As local schools prepare for the 2025-26 year, each district also has important information and updates.
Renovations:
Construction at Charter Oak Elementary is continuing with the addition of six classrooms expected to be completed by the end of the fall semester.
Concrete work and curbing is ongoing at Cotteral for both the playground and drop-off/pick-up lanes, bus lanes, and parking lots. “Due to recent rainfall, the playground might not be quite ready,” the school stated. “If necessary, students will be bused to the park for recess (as we did last year) until the playground equipment is installed.”
Cashion Public Schools
Superintendent Shane Hood said that a couple of renovations should be ready not long after the school year begins.
“We passed the bond last school year to build a new high school addition and a new football field house with weight training facilities for the district,” Hood said. “And then we also went out and secured a lease purchase to move our football field inside of our track, and also to upgrade our softball facility with turf and some other amenities.”
Hood said the plan is for the football field to be completed by the end of August. The softball field, he said, should be ready around August 17.
Crescent Public Schools is also seeking to update their facilities with a bond issue that is set to be voted for on August 12. The bond is for $2,100,000 and is intended to help with district-wide improvements and purchases in school transportation. Voters will be choosing to pass two propositions for this bond (without any tax implications).
Proposition No. 1 includes:
Ag facility improvements; district-wide HVAC installations; site enhancements such as new fencing and playground improvements; athletic equipment improvements, such as light poles and scoreboards, and upgrades to furniture, fixtures, and equipment districtwide. This is estimated at $1,560,000.
Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off New School Year
Story by Nicole Westermier
Summer is coming to an end and school is right around the corner in Logan County.
Local schools, such as Guthrie, Cashion, Crescent, Coyle and Mulhall-Orlando public schools are already delivering important school supply information just in time for the annual Tax Free Weekend, from August 1-3.
Parents will have the opportunity to shop at locally owned stores or chain retail stores, such as Walmart and Staples.
School supply lists can also be found by clicking the “Parents” tab on the GPS website under enrollment information, or by typing https://www.guthrieps.net/162575_2.
Guthrie Public Schools:
Across the county, Meet the Teacher events are being scheduled, as well.
Guthrie Public Schools will host Meet the Teacher events on August 12, with varying times:
* All elementary sites: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
* G.U.E.S.: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
* Jr. High Open House: 3:30-6 p.m.
* Freshman orientation: 5-8 p.m.
Moreover, before the school year starts parents and guardians are all being asked to complete the emergency action plans and medication authorization forms if they have a student with a medical condition that requires such. These forms are available on the school’s website, or by
Coyle Public Schools will be open Monday, August 4 from noon to 7 p.m. and August 5 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help parents complete the enrollment process or to bring copies of proof of residency or other enrollment documents. If you have completed enrollment, but still need to provide proof of residency, these documents can be emailed
VFW Post 4578, Auxiliary to Host Charity Event for Fire Victims
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In the community of Logan County, tragedy has cast a long shadow over the Bush/ Smith family as a merciless fire took the lives of three family members and reduced their home to ashes.
During this time of unimaginable sorrow, a charity event hosted by the VFW Post 4578 will take place Saturday, August 2, starting at 2 p.m. All of the money raised will go directly to the family, and donations for the silent auction (which closes at 7 p.m.) can be dropped off at the Guthrie VFW Post.
Red Cross Seeks Donors for Summer Blood Drives
Story by Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Logan Wright, Communications Manager for the Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma, is sounding the alarm: summer’s vacation season leads to a drop in blood donations.
To meet this challenge, the Red Cross is hosting a series of blood drives throughout July and August.
However, Logan County currently has no events scheduled.
Wright is encouraging local businesses, churches and community organizations to host a blood drive. Those interested can apply at redcrossblood.org and collaborate with Red Cross staff to organize a blood drive in
on August 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a donation.
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Rhonda’s Journey to Alaska: A Community’s Gift
Thanks to the generosity and support of the local community, Rhonda Ward and her husband will set sail for Alaska on September 11.
Following Rhonda’s diagnosis in September 2024 of cholangiocarcinoma, a bile-duct cancer, her oncologist suggested she fulfill her bucket list dream of visiting Alaska as soon as possible, since they cannot predict what the coming
This family-friendly gathering is free to attend and will take place at VFW Post 4578, 5223 S. Division St., in Guthrie. Your presence can help bring hope and healing to those who have lost so much.
Barb Coughran, an event helper, said several activities are planned to raise funds. For example:
* Participants can enter darts and pool tournaments for a $10 fee, with registration at 2:30 p.m. and games starting at 3.
* A 50/50 raffle and a bake sale are also planned.
* A pulled pork sandwich dinner will be available from 5 p.m. for $5 per plate, with takeout options.
* The event concludes with a silent auction, which ends at 7. Coughran encourages donations of baked goods, which can be dropped off at the VFW.
“We want the Bush/Smith family to know we love and support them,” she said. “Our community always shows up and gives from their hearts.”
Brenden Jenkins, Senior Vice President at the VFW Auxiliary, and Jim Coughran organized the charity event. Jenkins, a family friend, expressed his commitment to helping, since two survivors are veterans, aligning with the VFW’s mission.
He highlighted the family’s need for funds to rebuild after the tragedy and reiterated the importance of community support, saying it is both an honor and a privilege to assist others in their time of need. Donations can be dropped off at the VFW, where an envelope labeled with the Bush/ Smith name is available for contributions.
Logan County. Meanwhile, Logan County donors
Story and photo by Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Story and photo by Shelley Malicote
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Pictured above is Barb Coughran, VFW Charity Volunteer.
With the help of Team Rhonda and support from the community, Rhonda was able to check off a special item from her bucket list.
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Tractor Supply Company Awards Grant to Crescent Veteran to Support Farming Venture
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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), have awarded veteran Jeffrey Vialard in Crescent $1,000 to support his farm, Rocking V Ranch.
The grant is part of Tractor Supply’s $100,000 donation to FVC’s Fellowship Fund, which provides direct assistance to veterans in their beginning years of farming or ranching. Jeffrey is one of 50 veterans to receive a $1,000 Tractor Supply gift card to purchase items crucial to supporting their farm business.
“At Tractor Supply, our ability to serve our nation’s veterans who live and love Life Out Here is due in large part to their sacrifice,” said Colin Yankee, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer at Tractor Supply and former U.S. Army Captain. “It is our honor to support them as they navigate their next chapter as civilians, especially when it comes to farming and ranching. Whether it’s helping them get the tools and equipment needed to get their operation off the ground, funding a FVC training session or providing some friendly advice, Tractor Supply and its Team Members are thrilled to help.”
said FVC Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo. “TSC is not only a longtime supporter of the FVC, but daily they walk alongside our members as they grow and expand their operations. They have become an integral partner and assisting us in achieving our mission throughout the country.”
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Rocking V Ranch specializes in raising the heritage breed of Texas Longhorns for both breeding and beef. With these funds, Jeffrey plans to grow the farm’s operations. Prior to launching Rocking V Ranch, he served in the Air Force for nine years.
This is the seventh year Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC to assist farmer veterans from all branches of service as part of its ongoing commitment to veteran causes. Through the joint initiative, the Company has provided more than $650,000 in gift cards and funding to FVC, assisting more than 400 farmer veterans nationwide.
Fellowship winners are selected by a team of seasoned agriculture industry professionals. Applications were evaluated based on farm training, experience and/or transferable skills, level of personal investment in their farm business and ability to show how an award will help grow their farm business. Applicants were also asked to share their vision for how their business would support their communities.
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“Agricultural start-ups can require the acquisition of substantial tools and equipment to become operational, so the continued support Tractor Supply provides is very much appreciated by our members and the communities they feed,”
This year’s $100,000 donation to FVC was part of a larger $1 million total donation from Tractor Supply to 10 different charity organizations committed to supporting the nation’s military service members, veterans and first responders. Each organization received $100,000 each, including FVC, 9/11 Day, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Folds of Honor, K9s For Warriors, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation, National Police Dog Foundation, National Volunteer Firefighters Council, Operation Homefront and Team Rubicon.
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In addition to donations and the FVC grant program, Tractor Supply honors military service members, veterans and first responders every day with the Hometown Heroes benefit available through its Neighbor’s Club rewards program.
As one of the few recognition programs that provides everyday savings to military service members, veterans and first responders with no limit on total savings and no brand exclusions, participants simply join Neighbor’s Club and verify their status through ID.me. Current and former military service members and first responders who have enrolled in Neighbor’s Club can verify their Hometown Hero status through ID.me by visiting Tractorsupply.com/ hometownheroes and clicking “verify.”
pany’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer, and Allivet, a leading online pet pharmacy, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.
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to hsawatzky10@coyle. k12.ok.us or brought to the High School Office. School supply lists are out and available for parents of students Pre-K- 12th grade in Coyle Public Schools. The link to this information can be found on the school website, or by searching: https:// core-docs.s3.us-east-1. amazonaws.com/ documents/asset/ uploaded_file/1064/ CPS/5881526/ COYLE_PK-12_ SCHOOL_SUPPLY_ LIST.pdf. Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools: School Supply Lists for Pre-K-6th Grade can be found on the school website at https://mops.org/static/pdf/announcements/Elementary%20Supply%20 List%202026.pdf. Additionally, enrollment
forms can be located at https://m-ops.org/ parents/enrollment
Cashion Public Schools: August 12 is Meet the Teacher Night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be food trucks during the event, as well as an opportunity for parents to pick up their students’ schedules. Crescent Public Schools: August 12 is Meet the Teacher Night from 5-7 p.m. Parents can expect more details through email by August 2. Additionally, any parent having difficulties enrolling their child can email enrollment@ crescentok.com. Links to the Elementary and Middle School supply lists can also be found at 2025-2026 School Supply Lists.
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CSC, INC. – CURING SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AFTER 30 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS WED. AUG. 13TH AT 10:00 AM ITEMS LOCATED AT: 2916 E. HWY 37, TUTTLE, OKLA.
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INSPECTION: MON. AUG. 11TH & TUES. AUG. 12TH FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM AUCTION HELD AT: DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLY AT WWW.DAKIL.COM REAL ESTATE SOLD FIRST AT 10:00 AM 2916 E. HWY 37, TUTTLE, OKLA. TO BE VIEWED ON INSPECTION DAYS OR SHOWN
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As of March 29, 2025, the Company operated 2,311 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 206 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information, visit www.tractorsupply. com and www.Petsense. com.
Proposition No. 2 includes: Transportation in the form of one 2026 IC bus with a 71 passenger capacity for bus routes; two 14 passenger multi-function activity bus; and one 2027 IC passenger activity bus. This is estimated at $540,000.
the district the week before school starts.”
Dr. Simpson also addressed Guthrie Public School’s response to the new law, which includes an updated school policy approved by the Board of Education earlier in June.
Legislation: In light of the recent legislation passed regarding school lunches, the Superintendent Mike Franz of Crescent Public Schools has stated that “our plan is to continue operating under state law. This includes encouraging and providing applications for free/reduced meals while offering both breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices.”
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To learn more about Hometown Heroes, Tractor Supply’s FVC partnership, and all of the ways the Company supports military service members, veterans and first responders year-round, visit TractorSupply.com/honoringheroes.
About Tractor Supply Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 296 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 52,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need –anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve. As part of the Com-
Likewise, Cashion Public Schools Superintendent Hood, and Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson also released statements regarding the cellphone ban recently signed into legislation.
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“We are updating our cellphone policy to follow the guidelines of the state mandate,” Hood said. “Information will come out from
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About Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) Farmer Veteran Coalition is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces embarking on careers in agriculture. With the mission of mobilizing veterans to feed America, it provides education, resources, and small grants, and fosters the collaboration of the farming and military communities to cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders. FVC simultaneously offers veterans a new purpose on America’s farms. Established in 2008, its in-house programs include the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund small grant program, the nationally recognized Homegrown by Heroes label for veteran-grown products, and national and regional conferences. FVC has been successful in getting millions of dollars of USDA funds appropriated for farmer veteran and the groups that support them. They have built an extended community of organizations that look to them for leadership and guidance as the pioneer in this military-to-agriculture movement. Learn more at www.farmvetco.org or follow on Facebook or Instagram at @FarmerVeteranCoalition and Twitter at @FarmVetCo. Tractor Supply Company Media Contact FINN Partners for Tractor Supply Company TSCmedia@finnpartners.com
“Students will be expected to power off their devices and keep them out of view for the entire school day, including passing periods and lunchtime,” Dr. Simpson said in a press release. “Principals will be visiting with their students and parents about this policy as we begin the school year.”
Coyle Public Schools also released a statement, stating: “In accordance with a new state law (SB139), from the first bell to the last, students will be required to keep personal devices -- phones, smartwatches, and earbuds turned off and put away. This includes the passing period and other transitional times throughout the school day.”
Exceptions however will be made for medical monitoring, emergencies, and other school-approved educational uses.
RHONDA'S JOURNEY
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year will bring.
Despite undergoing cancer treatments, Rhonda declared, “I’m going to see Alaska!”
On a scorching July 22 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Guthrie, about 500 people gathered with a shared purpose at the Rally for Rhonda event, raising $8,200. Rhonda and her sister, Cindy, wanted to thank everyone for their contributions, prayers and support. Cindy, holding back tears of appreciation, spoke about the dedication of the food truck vendors who tirelessly cooked and served under the relentless hundred-degree heat at the rally. Rhonda and Cindy also wanted to express
their gratitude to the vendors who generously donated 15% of their sales during the event, ensuring Rhonda would be able to take a cruise to Alaska and have the chance to see the majestic humpback whales.
Since the age of 19, Rhonda has devoted herself to caring for the elderly in Guthrie, through nursing homes, home health care, hospice care, and the health department. Her impact on the lives she has touched is immeasurable. As Rhonda embarks on this journey, we send our warmest wishes. May this trip be filled with unforgettable moments, woven with love and resilience.
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3T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
BOBBY COBB, Plaintiff, vs. CRAIG COBB, Deceased, his unknown HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, if any, Defendants. Case No.: CV-2025-116
SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: CRAIG COBB, Deceased, his unknown HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, if any, and in each of them
GREETINGS:
You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named Court upon Petition of Plaintiff, alleging that Plaintiff is the owner of and in possession, the following described real property situate in Logan County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: Lot Eleven (11), in Block Three (3), of Merry Meadows Addition, to Logan County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The following described tract of land: Beginning at the Northeast corner (NE/c) of said Lot Eleven (11); Thence South 08°42’16” East, on the East line of said Lot Eleven (11), for a distance of 120.00 feet; Thence South 00°12’16” East, on the East line of said Lot eleven (11), for a distance of 91.38 feet; Thence North 89°59’29” West, and parallel with the North line of said lot eleven (11), for a distance of 212.73 feet; Thence North 00°12’16” West for a distance of 210.00 feet to the North line of said lot 11; Thence South 89°59’29” East for a distance of 194.99 feet to the Point of Beginning. together with all improvements thereon situate; and appurtenances there-unto belonging. That you claim some right, title lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest in and to the above described real property adverse to the right, title and interest of the Plaintiff to said real property which constitutes a cloud upon the title of the Plaintiff. That you must answer the Petition filed herein by Plaintiff on or before the 29th day of August, 2025, and set forth any claim you may have, or might have, in and to the above-described real property, or the Petition of Plaintiff will be taken as true, and judgment rendered for Plaintiff and con-
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firming and quieting the title in Plaintiff to the above described property, forever barring and enjoining you from claiming an interest therein adverse to the Plaintiff, and other proper relief. You are referred to the Petition filed herein for all particulars. Dated this 14th day of July, 2025.
CHERYL SMITH, COURT CLERK
By: Cheryl Smith Deputy Court Clerk
Attorney for Plaintiff: Sheri L. Mueller, OBA#18784 Mueller, Wheeler & Associates, PLLC
202 E. Harrison Ave. P.O. Box 1201 Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)282-7677
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, July 23 & 30, 2025) 2T PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION
Under and by virtue of Section 26, Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution and Title 70, Article XV, Oklahoma Statutes 2021, and other laws supplementary and amendatory thereto and a Resolution of the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 2 of Logan County, Oklahoma, adopted on the 9th day of June, 2025, an election is hereby called to be held in said School District on the 12th day of August, 2025, for the purpose of submitting to the registered qualified electors thereof the following proposition:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
“Shall Independent School District Number 2 of Logan County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of One Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($1,560,000) to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within ten (10) years from their date?”
PROPOSITION NO. 2
“Shall Independent School District Number 2 of Logan County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000) to provide funds for the purpose of purchasing transportation equipment and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in
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such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date?”
The voting machines or voting devices used at said election shall set out each proposition as above set forth and shall also contain, with respect to each proposition, the following words:
□ For the above proposition
□ Against the above proposition
The polls shall be opened at seven o’clock A.M. and remain open continuously until and be closed at seven o’clock P.M.
The number and location of the polling places and the names of the persons who shall conduct said election shall be designated by the County Election Board(s). Such officers shall also act as counters.
The specific projects for which at least seventy (70%) percent of the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be expended and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Ag improvements to include but not be limited to:
Interior renovations, wall removal, Bathroom renovations; and parking improvements; Acquire and install district wide HVAC equipment; Acquire technology equipment; Acquire and install district wide improvements to include but not be limited to: fencing and playground; Acquire and install athletic equipment to include but not be limited to: light poles; scoreboards and clocks; as well as additional school furniture, fixtures and equipment
$1,560,000
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Acquire Student Transportation Equipment
$540,000
WITNESS our hands as President and Clerk of the above Board of Education and the seal of said School District this 9th day of June, 2025. /s/ BRIAN DALKE President, Board of Education
ATTEST: /s/ KAYLA BURCHFIELD Clerk, Board
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, July 23 & 30, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILIP SHUMATE, CASE NO. PB-2024-56 DECEASED. NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION
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FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE, AND DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
NOW, on this 21st day of July, 2025, the Court sets the 5th day of August, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock, a.m. as the date and time for hearing the Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Account, Determination of Heirship, Distribution of Estate and Final Discharge of Personal Representative. The hearing will be held before the Honorable Louis A. Duel, Judge of the District Court in the Logan County Court House, Guthrie, Oklahoma. Approved as to form:
DAVID P. HARTWELL, OBA# 14248 1217 Sovereign Row, Suite 105 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, July 23 & 30, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA JUNE PANICK
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE PB-2025-1
Notice is hereby given that BILLY GENE PANICK, Personal Representative of the Estate WANDA JUNE PANICK, deceased, having filed in this Court, his Final Account of the Administration of said Estate and her Petition for Determination of Heirship, Distribution and Discharge, the hearing of same is hereby fixed by said Court for the __5__ day of August, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at the District Courtroom in the Logan County Courthouse, at Guthrie, Oklahoma, in the County and State aforesaid, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said WANDA JUNE PANICK, deceased determined, said estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged. Dated this 17th day of July, 2025.
Louis A. Duel
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LOUIS A. DUEL ASSOCIATE JUDGE of the DISTRICT COURT
WILLIAM W. WHEELER, JR., OBA NO. 17458
Mueller, Wheeler, & Associates, PLLC PO Box 1201 202 E. Harrison Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044
Phone: (405) 282-7677
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, July 23 & 30, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Case No. PB-2025-56
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To the Creditors of CHARLOTTE Q. MITCHELL, deceased: All creditors having claims against CHARLOTTE Q. MITCHELL, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to JERRYME MITCHELL, Personal Representative, at the law offices of Mueller, Wheeler & Associates, PLLC, Attorney at Law, PO Box 1201, Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044, addressed to, addressed to William W. Wheeler, Jr., attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: September 22nd, 2025, or the same will be forever barred. DATED this 15th day of July, 2025.
WILLIAM W. WHEELER, JR., OBA #17458 Mueller, Wheeler & Associates, PLLC 202 E. Harrison Ave. P.O. Box 1201 Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-7677
Attorney for Petitioner
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, July 23, 30 & Aug 6, 2025) 3T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA DONNA LAFERRY and CLAY LAFERRY, Plaintiff, v. DANNY TERRY; SPOUSE OF DANNY TERRY, IF MARRIED; JANE DOE, AS OCCUPANT OF THE PREMISES, JOHN DOE, AS OCCUPANT OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. Case No. CJ-2025-165 SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: Spouse of Danny Terry, if married; Jane Doe, as occupant of the premises; and John Doe, as occupant of the premises. You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above-named District Court of Logan County upon the Petition of the Plaintiffs herein, alleging that they are the owners
and in possession of the following described real property located in Logan County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) of Section Three (3), Township Fifteen (15) North, Range Three (3) West of the Indian Meridian, Logan County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter (SW/C NE/4) of said Section; thence N 00°42’44” W along the West of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of said Section a distance of 1256.33 feet; thence N 89°35’ E and parallel with the North line of said Section a distance of 286.30 feet for a point of beginning; thence S 00°29’24” E and parallel with the East line of said Section a distance of 419.72 feet; thence N 89°35’00” E and parallel with the North line of said Section a distance of 259.46 feet; thence N 00°29’24” W and parallel with the East line of said Section a distance of 419.72 feet; thence S 89°35’00” W and parallel with the North line of said Section a distance of 518.92 feet to the Point of Beginning, subject to a private road easement along the North side and West side, and all Easements and Right-Of-Ways of record (hereinafter “the Real Property”); The Plaintiffs further allege in their Petition that you claim some right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest in or to said real property adverse to the Plaintiffs, which constitutes a cloud upon the title of
Story by Guthrie News Leader Staff
7/14/2025 1:47, NOISE
DISTURBANCE, 600 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE DR, Caller Advised Neighbors Across From Him Playing Music Loud
7/14/2025 2:31, NOISE
DISTURBANCE, 600 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE DR, Caller Called Back and Advised they Are Playing Music Loud Again
7/14/2025 2:54, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, 3000 BLOCK OF DAVIS RD, Out With Subject Wheelchair and Motorized Scooter
7/14/2025 7:08, WELFARE CHECK, 1600 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Tan Suburban Parked Near the Grocery Entrance With 2 Small Children Inside - No Adult
7/14/2025 7:41, BURGLARY, 700 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Employee Came In and there Are Open Doors and the Cash Drawer Is Gone -
7/14/2025 12:18, SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE, 1600 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Vehicle Behind Murphy’s Gas Just Sitting Dark Blue Nissan 4door Suv Will Be Facing North Has Dark Tinted Windows
7/14/2025 15:55, DOMESTIC, 600 BLOCK OF N WENTZ, Son Threw Bottle Of Cooking Oil At Her - Son Left In a Ford Brown Truck
7/14/2025 15:56, ANIMAL CALLS, 100 BLOCK OF HARVEST RD, Tied To the Back Porch No Water and No Shade and Continuesly Barks
7/14/2025 18:01, VANDALISM, 100 BLOCK OF N MAPLE, Vehicle Vandalized - Daughter’s Car Was Vandalized By Son’s Girlfriend
7/14/2025 20:03, DRUG OFFENSES, 3100 BLOCK OF W University Ave, Job Corp Student Came Back With Drugs
7/14/2025 21:31, WELFARE CHECK, 1700 BLOCK OF E EDMUNDS, Caller Advised Her Husband Took Off On Foot Towards Pine and Was Threatening To Harm Himself No Weapons She Doesn’t Know What He Was Wearing Thinks Gray Shirt
7/14/2025 22:16, LAKECALLS, LIBERTY LAKE, Liberty
Guthrie Police Blotter July 7-13, 2025
Lake Camp Site # 8 Subject Fishing
7/14/2025 22:34, ALARMBUSINESS, 5300 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Alarm Company Advised Male Subject Walking On Property
7/15/2025 0:51, DISTURBANCE, 400 BLOCK OFN 1ST, Caller Advised His Wife Has Been Drinking and Going Crazy No Weapons
7/15/2025 4:07, UNWANTED SUBJECT, 2300 BLOCK OF E Noble, Caller Advised there Is Male Subject Laying By there Storage Building and they Want Him To Leave
7/15/2025 6:16, SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, 1900 BLOCK OF E PERKINS, Caller Is Heading Home From Work and Advised a Light Came On - On Her Alarm System and Heard Someone Talking Shouldn’t Be Anyone there
7/15/2025 8:14, ANIMAL CALLS, 1600 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Dog Tied Up Outside Of the Auto Dept - Not Vicious
7/15/2025 9:47, HARASSMENT, 300 BLOCK OF W OKLAHOMA, Caller Advises Her Ex Sister In Law Has Been Harassing Her At Work
7/15/2025 10:46, WELFARE CHECK, GUTHRIE HIGH SCHOOL, Approx 4 Year Old White Female By the Work Out Rooms Crying - No Parent Around
7/15/2025 11:15, UNWANTED SUBJECT, 1000 BLOCK OF ELMWOOD DR, Her Homeless Son and His Girlfriend Are Doing Laundry In Her Garage - Does Not Think He Is there But His Girlfriend Is 7/15/2025 12:07, FOUND PROPERTY, 300 BLOCK OF W OKLAHOMA, Found a Case For Apple Glasses At Mineral Wells Splash Pad
7/15/2025 12:24, WELFARE CHECK, 600 BLOCK OF E HARRISON, Checking On Male Subject - Not Answering His Phone - He Does Have Medical Issues
7/15/2025 14:56, RECKLESS DRIVER, 4000 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Excessive Speed - Flashers On - Pulled In To
Mercy Clinic
7/15/2025 16:18, ANIMAL
CALLS, 1700 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Black German Shepherd Runniing In To Traffic
7/15/2025 18:45, ANIMAL CALLS, HIGHLAND PARK POND, White Duck With Blood On It’s Wings Is Approaching People.
7/15/2025 21:42, WELFARE CHECK, 400 BLOCK OF S 1ST, Caller Advised White Female White Shirt Yellow Shorts Has Been Pacing Back and Forth From the 300 Block To 400 Block All Day Last Seen Walking Towards the 300 Block S 1st
7/16/2025 5:53, BURGLARY, 300 BLOCK OF E CLEVELAND, Caller Advised Someone Is Breaking Into Her Vehicle At the Moment No Description -- Caller Advised Her Brother Came Upstairs To Tell Her and then When Came Back Downstairs they Left - In Brown Van Towards Noble Unknow After That - Caller Is Parked At the School White Van
7/16/2025 8:45, WELFARE
CHECK, 600 BLOCK OF N WENTZ, Male Subject Hasnt Been Seen Since Friday; Hes a Regular Customer At Loves Truck Stop
7/16/2025 9:18, FRAUD / FORGERIES, 2200 BLOCK OF E OKLAHOMA, Received a Bad Check
7/16/2025 9:47, ANIMAL CALLS, 900 BLOCK OF W MANSUR, Over Animal Limit Dal 7/16/2025 10:53, UNWANTED SUBJECT, 500 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Female Has Been Trespassed Through Corporate and Is In the Store
7/16/2025 12:12, DOMESTIC, 500 BLOCK OF S 1ST, Female In the Roadway After Possible Domestic Dispute, 2nd Caller Advised It Was a Black Suv 7/16/2025 21:58, JUVENILE CALL, LOVES TRUCK STOP, Ten Year Old Boy Needing a Place To Go 7/16/2025 22:53, DISTURBANCE, 100 BLOCK OF HARVEST, Caller Says Someone Is Enroute To Her House and
Threatening Violence / Caller’s Son’s Father Is a Friend Of This Person and Said She Is Welcome there 7/16/2025 23:21, THREATS, 700 BLOCK OF E PERKINS, Caller Has Received Threats From His Landlord 7/17/2025 17:38, TRAFFIC COMPLAINT, DIVISION AND OKLAHOMA, Group People With Flags Jumping In the Roadway 7/17/2025 19:23, JUVENILE CALL, 8TH AND NOBLE, Young Child By Himself / Approx 6 Yo 7/17/2025 23:03, ANIMAL CALLS, 2000 BLOCK OF W WASHINGTON, Snake In Her House 7/17/2025 23:42, SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE, 300 BLOCK OF S 17TH ST, Black Male In a White Yukon Has Driven By Several Times 7/17/2025 23:58, NOISE
DISTURBANCE, 1700 BLOCK OF W WASHINGTON, Caller Says they Are Working On the House Making a Lot Of Noise
7/18/2025 1:18, WELFARE CHECK, WENTZ AND OKLAHOMA, Two Subjects Sitting On a Bench
7/18/2025 2:30, STAND BY - KEEP THE PEACE, 1500 BLOCK OF W CLEVELAND, Ex Is Threatening Her and Is On His Way Home / Should Be there Within Ten Minutes
7/18/2025 7:56, THREATS, 300 BLOCK OF W OKLAHOMA AVE, Ex Threatening To Post Photos Of Caller If He Doesnt Send Her Money
7/18/2025 10:07, LARCENY, 1400 BLOCK OF COLT DR, Interior Door Stolen From House
7/18/2025 10:49, ANIMAL CALLS, 400 BLOCK OF W ORBIT, Cat Stuck Upside Down 7/18/2025 11:14, JUVENILE CALL, 200 BLOCK OF E PLEASANT HILL DR, 15 Year Old Male Angry After Mother Tried Taking Away His Computer, Swung At Mother and Is Kicking Doors 7/18/2025 11:19, ANIMAL CALLS, 700 BLOCK OF E WARNER, Found Dog
7/18/2025 11:37, ANIMAL
CALLS, 1300 BLOCK OF W LOGAN, Follow Up On Animal Limit
7/18/2025 12:01, SHOTS FIRED, 700 BLOCK OF E PERKINS, Caller Heard Several Gun Shots
7/18/2025 12:15, ANIMAL CALLS, JUNIOR HIGH, Junior High; Lost Dog
7/18/2025 12:52, HARASSMENT, 400 BLOCK OF E PERKINS, Caller Is Receiving Messages Through Different Methods
7/18/2025 13:53, UNWANTED SUBJECT, WALMART, 2 Homeless People Walking Around Parking Lot Asking For Money
7/18/2025 13:57, LAKECALLS, GUTHRIE BOAT RAMP, Guthrie Boat Ramp; South 7/18/2025 14:18, ASSAULT, 800 BLOCK OF S DIVISION, Caller Gave Subject a Ride He Assaulted and Threatened Caller and Wont Get Out Of Her Car 7/18/2025 20:19, VANDALISM, 100 BLOCK OF E COLLEGE, Caller Says the Ac Units At Her Neighbors House Are Open Like Someone Has Been Tampering With them 7/18/2025 20:24, DISTURBANCE, 400 BLOCK OF S 1ST, Caller Says Male Subject Is there and Is Extremely Intoxicated and Causing a Scene 7/18/2025 21:11, THREATS, 3100 BLOCK OF W UNIVERSITY / GUTHRIE JOB CORPS, a Students Guardian Pick Up the Student / After they Signed Out they Threatened the Caller 7/18/2025 21:53, 88DRUNK DRIVER, DIVISION AND INDUSTRIAL, Caller Saw a Man and Woman Step Out Of Gray Challenger and Stumbled 7/18/2025 22:29, FRAUD / FORGERIES, 300 BLOCK OF W OKLAHOMA, 7/19/2025 11:19, FOUND PROPERTY, 300 BLOCK OF W OKLAHOMA, Found Wallet At Carl Jr’s In the Parking Lot 7/19/2025 19:18, JUVENILE CALL, 1600 BLOCK OF S Division St, Caller Advised Has a 14 Year Old Female Walk In the Store With All Her Things
Saying She Doesn’t Want To Go Back Home
7/19/2025 21:42, ALARMBUSINESS, 100 BLOCK OF E OKLAHOMA, Boomerang Front Door Neg Keyholder
7/19/2025 21:56, DISTURBANCE, MINERAL WELLS, Fireworks
7/20/2025 0:32, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, 1700 BLOCK OF CLARK DR, Caller Advised there Is a Male Subject Sleeping On a Matress Behind Her House
7/20/2025 3:24, SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, 100 BLOCK OF S CYPRESS, Caller Hears Someone Messing Around Outside Her Residence Thinks they May Be In An Hhr
7/20/2025 8:04, ALARMRESIDENTIAL, 1400 BLOCK OF N CANYON WAY, Back Door
7/20/2025 11:28, WELFARE CHECK, 500 BLOCK OF E VILAS, Checking On Grandchildren - Vehicle Has Not Moved In a Week
7/20/2025 12:34, LOST PROPERTY, 12TH & WARNER, In the Alley - Bloody Vomit Bag
7/20/2025 18:53, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, 2300 BLOCK OF E NOBLE, White Male Gray T-Shirt - Black Shorts Dancing Around In and Out Of Traffic
7/20/2025 19:01, DOMESTIC, 200 BLOCK OF N DREXEL, Caller Advised His Wife Assaulted Him They are Seperated Now Unknown Weapons
7/20/2025 23:08, DOMESTIC,
Election Day Reminders for August 12 Voting
With the August 12 Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.
EARLY VOTING BEGINS
THURSDAY
Early voting begins Thursday, August 7 for voters in Logan County. Logan County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott, said early voting is open to all voters. “You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the County Election Board or State Election Board—from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. This is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Winscott said.
Early voting is available Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Logan CEB Early Voting Area located at 219 S. Broad St., Guthrie, OK 73044. Winscott reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
Some voters may need assistance to vote because they are blind or visually disabled, physically disabled or infirmed, or illiterate. Such individuals may request to have an assistant or vote privately and independently using the ATI device attached to the voting device. Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct
official or contact the County Election Board directly for instructions.
REQUEST AN EMERGENCY BALLOT FOR THE AUGUST 12 ELECTION
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 28 and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot. Logan County Election Board Secretary Sheleen Winscott, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 28 to vote under special provisions. Winscott said emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about. “Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”
If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. July 28, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Winscott said Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot.
PERSONS ALLOWED
INSIDE ELECTION
ENCLOSURE
It is a crime for any person other than voters and election officials to remain within 30 feet of a ballot box while an elec-
tion is in place. Additionally, it is unlawful for any person other than election officials and voters to be inside the election enclosure where voters are checked in, issued ballots, and vote. This law is not intended to include minor children who accompany voters to their voting location.
A news reporter or photographer may, while covering the election being conducted, be allowed inside the election enclosure for no more than five (5) minutes. The reporter or photographer shall not interfere with voters or election officials and shall neither observe any individual voter while the voter marks a ballot, nor photograph any voter who is marking a ballot.
ILLEGAL VOTING
It is a crime to vote more than once at any election, or vote in a precinct after having transferred your voter registration to a new precinct, or vote knowing that you are not eligible. It is also unlawful to vote and submit an absentee ballot issued to another person.
ELECTIONEERING
Electioneering is advocating for or against a candidate or issue that is on the ballot. It is a crime to electioneer within 300 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress.
Electioneering can be verbal or it can include displaying items such as signs, pamphlets, tshirts, buttons or hats. If voters are unsure wheth-
er or not their clothing or accessories would constitute an election crime, it is recommended that those items be left at home.
PRINTED MATERIAL
No printed material other than that provided by the election board shall be publicly placed or exposed within 300 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress. Voters may, however, bring personal notes to assist them with their election choices while they are marking their ballot. Personal notes must remain concealed at all other times while inside the election enclosure.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND DISCLOSURE OF VOTE
A voter may take a digital image or photograph of their marked ballot while inside the election enclosure. However, it is unlawful for voters to post the image or photograph on social media or otherwise distribute or disclose how they voted until they have left the election enclosure.
ELECTION
INTERFERENCE
It is a misdemeanor to interfere with the orderly and lawful conduct of an election.
No one, including a lawfully appointed watcher or exit pollster may interfere with a registered voter who is attempting to vote, or may attempt to influence the vote of a person by means of force or intimidation. This includes activity both before and during an election.
POLLSTERS
An “exit pollster” is a person who receives an official commission from the County Election Board Secretary to conduct “polls” or interviews of voters leaving the polling place. No pollster shall be permitted within 50 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress and shall be limited to written polling materials.
Any person conducting an exit poll within 300 feet of any ballot box shall display identification provided by the Secretary of the County Election Board. Voters are not required to participate in exit polls.
INTOXICATION
It is unlawful to take intoxicating liquors of any kind or quantity to within one-half mile of any polling place on
an Election Day. Additionally, no person shall attend an election or be within 300 feet of a polling place in an intoxicated condition on an Election Day.
REPORTING POTENTIAL CRIMES
Voters who believe an election crime is being committed, should contact their county election board or local law enforcement while the act is in progress or as soon as possible. Be prepared to provide as much information and documentation as possible. For more information or to report a potential violation of election law, contact the Logan County Election Board at (405) 282-1900 or logancounty@elections. ok.gov.
Story by Shelley Malicote Stutchman
American Legion’s Vision Unfolding
Guthrie American Legion Post No. 58 is moving forward with an ambitious multi-phase development on nine acres at 125 Rush Road, aimed at serving veterans and the wider community.
Chaplain and Community Engagement Officer
Steven Sibley outlined the Legion’s plan, which includes an assembly hall, office building, outdoor recreation center, Veterans Park, an RV park, and tiny homes for veterans.
“My dream is to create a space where veterans can bring their children and grandchildren,” Sibley said. “The young ones can interact with older veterans, learn about their experiences and contributions, and teenagers learn about military service and the opportunity for a debt-free college education.”
In December 2024, the Legion, a 501(c)(19) nonprofit, purchased the site outright and relocated there in February 2025. Phase 1 encompasses an assembly hall and an office building. Funds for construction have been secured through borrowing against equity, member labor donations, a private gift for the office building, and a grant from The Home Depot Foundation.
The assembly hall, which features a kitchen and additional rest-
rooms to accommodate reunions, craft shows and other events, is on track for completion by October 1. Rental income from the hall is expected to bolster ongoing project costs.
Once the assembly hall and offices are finished, the Legion will develop a dedicated parking area. Phase 2 includes grant research conducted by a professional writer, as well as calls for an outdoor recreation center featuring BBQ pits, cornhole lanes, sand volleyball, Frisbee golf, horseshoes, and potentially a pickleball court, all slated for completion sometime in 2026.
Longer-term objectives over the next two to five years include finishing Veterans Park, constructing veteran-only tiny homes, and opening a 10-stall RV park. Projections suggest that the RV park could generate $60,000 to $100,000 annually. Sibley said the Legion will soon meet with city officials to secure the necessary permits and approvals.
“We are in a major recruiting mode now, simply because we need more help,” Sibley said. “Any veteran can be a member along with their spouse, children or grandchildren. We’re also creating a new group called the Patriot Corps, who are simply civilian supporters of our country, the consti-
tution and veterans.”
For information on volunteering or making a donation, please get in touch with Steven Sibley at 918-404-0807 or steven.t.sibley.vet@
gmail.com. Another way to learn more is to attend one of the Thursday morning donuts and coffee gatherings at the American Legion.
