Guthrie High Choir Director, Students Survive Head-On Collision
Photos courtesy of Guthrie Public Schools
Facebook page Friday evening, six members of the Guthrie High School Choir, along with their director and driver
Bill Perring, were involved in a head-on collision while traveling home on State Highway 33 and Coyle Road after working in the concession stand at Oklahoma
Crescent Queen Shines Bright on Homecoming Night
Treasures and Books owner Leaves Volumes of Heartfelt Memories
Boyett’s devotion to Guthrie community won’t soon be forgotten
Story by Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Submitted photo
Carole Boyett, 78, longtime owner of Treasures and Books, and a community advocate, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, devotion and local pride.
Three months after they had met on the internet, Carole asked George Boyett, “Would you consider marrying me?” George said that the proposal perfectly captured Carole’s decisive nature, her intelligence, her loving heart, and her deep commitment to others.
Carole and George built a life “full of joy and fun,” grounded in Carole’s strong faith and close family ties.
For more than a decade, Carole was the face of Treasures and Books located in downtown Guthrie. She delighted in greeting each customer with a warm smile, recommending local attractions
Vintage Motorcycles Rumbling into Guthrie
Free event at Fairgrounds Arena features races, exhibitions
Story by Shelley Malicote Stutchman
Jim Bachman’s white handlebar mustache flutters in the wind as he leans into a curve on his vintage Harley-Davidson, the same bike he will showcase at Vintage Motorcycle Day.
Bachman is the event host and welcomes everyone to the Guthrie Fairgrounds Arena (215 Fairgrounds Road) on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with races starting at noon.
Visitors can admire classic motorcycles without spending a dime — Jim’s gift to Guthrie.
Organizers plan to transform the rodeo arena into a motorcycle racing track for the event. Bachman and rodeo arena manager Bobby Cain will do the work to create a hard, road-like surface for motorcycles so they won’t slip as much.
“To my knowledge, this marks the first conversion of the Guthrie rodeo grounds into a motorcycle track,” Bachman said, “and likely represents Guthrie’s inaugural Vintage Motorcycle Day.”
to visitors from around the world who ventured into the store, and sending shoppers down the block if she didn’t carry a particular item.
A steadfast believer in supporting small businesses, Carole and George always chose to shop in Guthrie, even if it meant paying a little more.
Before becoming a bookstore proprietor, Carole enjoyed a distinguished 30year career as Vice President of Training in Midland Bank’s mortgage division. After retiring, she purchased Treasures and Books from founder Linda Norton.
When Carole fell ill, Norton reacquired the store, saying Carole was “Sweet, kind and lovable. She greeted every customer with a smile and
Story by Tim Willert
A controversial plan to reduce the city’s feral cat population sparked heated words between members of the City Council, which voted to approve it after more than an hour of public discussion Tuesday night.
The 6-1 vote was met with applause from supporters of the community cat management ordinance, which calls for the animals to be trapped, removed, spayed or neutered, and returned.
Mayor Adam Ropp spoke of an ongoing “feral animal problem” in Guthrie and Logan County that has seen a “significant reduction” because of a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program started by Lisa New, the founder of Helping Community Claws and Paws.
Ropp pointed to an area near Interstate 35 with 105 feral cats.
“She reduced them to five,” he said. “This is the effectiveness of the TNR program. I would like to continue this success ... in the city limits.”
Ropp addressed what he called a misconception that the city values animals more than humans by returning the cats where they were found.
“That’s not what this is,” he said. “The return part is to reduce them. It’s called the vacuum effect.
“The cats are there for a reason. There’s a dumpster, there’s a trash can or somebody is feeding them or there is a mice infestation.
“If you just remove them, more cats will move in from the outskirts and set up shop. They will breed and they will turn into 90 again. You trap those, you remove them, you’ll have more come in, they will breed and they will multiply again. It doesn’t stop.”
Ropp cited nearly two dozen communities that use TNR programs and said he could not find one community “where it did not work.”
The mayor told residents he understands why some feel like their rights are being “infringed, that these animals have to come back on.”
“We want what you want,” he said. “And you also have to understand the cats are not going to go away. We want them gone, too.”
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Story by Nicole Westermier
Gracie Ruggs, escorted by Smith Gordon, Flower Girl Harlym Perkins, and Crown Bearer Leo Heskett was crowned Crescent’s Homecoming Queen on Friday night.
Crescent High School Homecoming Court 2025 pictured left to right Addi Payne, Miranda Dimmitt, Aja Adams-House, Zori Wilson, Gracie Ruggs, Kami Weber, Cheyenne Jenkins, Ava Beaty
Photos by Dallas Barber and Leslie Kelley
Guthrie Rotary Student of the Week
The Guthrie Rotary Club Students of the Week are Kyla Huskey and Jace Rainwater. Kyla is the daughter of Ben and Jessica Huskey. She is the Student Body President and has been busy working on Homecoming activities. Kyla is a member of National Honor Society, Bluejay Crew and plays tennis. After graduation, Kyla plans to attend OU or UCO and major in nursing.
Jace is the son of Lana and Robbie Rainwater. He is active in Bluejay football and baseball and a member of National Honor Society. He is on track to be a Valedictorian. After graduation, Jace plans to attend OSU for Applied Exercise Science to become a Chiropractor. Pictured with the students is Rotary President, Coy McPeek and Blake Shipman with the Midwest Liftfest.
Jonquil Garden Club Yard of the Week
Guthrie Jonquil Garden Club is pleased to announce Yard of the Week to Charles and Carol Downs, 1001 East Warner. Pictured is Dana Bertram and Carol Downs.
Guthrie Chamber Shop & Win Giveaway Ends Sept. 30
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Crescent Fire Department Receives Donation
Invenergy recently presented the Crescent Fire Department with a $1,000 donation to support the department’s work in Logan County. Pictured accepting the donation are firefighters Grady Birchfield and Scotty Hitchcock. Submitted photo
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The Orlando Public Works Authority Receives $1,000,000 Grant for System Improvements from the OWRB
Robby Short, Legislative Liaison
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
The Orlando Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $1,000,000 in funding on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s wastewater infrastructure. Construction of upgrades and improvements to the wastewater system will be financed by the OWRB American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. The Authority operates a wastewater collection system that serves the community. To help restore compliance with regulatory requirements regarding inflow and infiltration (I&I),
the town is moving forward with improvements that will reduce excess groundwater and rainfall entering the sewer system. The project will replace 4,282 linear feet of sewer line and 10 manholes, along with related infrastructure, to strengthen the system’s performance. These upgrades will help protect water quality, improve service reliability, and support the long-term needs of residents and businesses. The estimated cost of the project is $1,000,000.00 which will be funded by the OWRB ARPA Grant of $1,000,000.00. Lori Johnson, chief of the OWRB’s Financial Assistance Division, calculated that the Authority’s customers will save an
estimated $1,657,800.00 compared to traditional financing. “This project is about protecting public health and ensuring Orlando has the infrastructure to serve its citizens for decades to come,” said Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry. “By addressing wastewater issues now, we’re securing safe and reliable service for families and businesses.” "I'm grateful to the Water Resources Board for allocating this funding to address issues impacting the sewer line in Orlando,” said Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando. “This will prove beneficial to our residents who rely on this service." “We are grateful to State Senator Chuck Hall and State Representative John Pfeiffer for their continued support of our financial assistance programs,” said Julie Cunningham, Executive Director of the OWRB. The ARPA grant program is administered by the OWRB with funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and appropriated through the American Rescue Plan Act grants program. This OWRB program has been structured to provide communities and other eligible entities with the financial resources necessary to address water and wastewater infrastructure needs within their systems. Since 1983 the Water Resources Board has approved over $8.3 billion in loans and grants for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma.
County Approves REAP Grant Applications
Story by Van Mitchell
Logan County’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved several Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant applications.
Among those was a resolution for a REAP grant application for an overlay on Charter Oak Road between Post Road and Westminster Road in District 2; ditches and gravel on Midwest Boulevard; and ditches, gravel and culvert on College Avenue.
The REAP Grant Program is a point-based program designed to
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Carole’s passion for literacy touched countless lives. She tutored Job Corps students, led adult literacy classes at the library, and taught English as a second language to Guthrie’s Hispanic community. An avid reader herself, often
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State’s football game.
assist smaller communities that lack sufficient fiscal capacity. Priority is given to cities, towns and municipalities with a population less than 1,750, school districts with less than 525 students, and rural water and/or sewer districts with less than 525 non-pasture taps.
Commissioners also approved a resolution executing an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the following CIRB project: Douglas Boulevard, beginning at State
Highway 105 extending north 0.5 miles to SH 33 in District 2 at a total project cost of $1,124,546.06. The County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan, established by the state Legislature, is a collaborative program involving ODOT, county governments and Oklahoma’s eight Circuit Engineering Districts. Funding is sourced from a mix of state, federal, local and tribal contributions, allowing counties to pool resources for larger-scale efforts.
finishing 10 books a month, Carole knew every title on her shelves and could speak at length about authors’ lives and works. When not working, Carole loved cooking. Her leg of lamb and homemade bread were considered legendary. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Territorial Christmas, championed the local animal shelter, and advocated for human rights. Her catchphrase, “It is what it is,” became a reminder to accept life’s challenges with grace. Guthrie has lost one of its most dedicated supporters. Carole’s spirit endures in every book read, every local business strengthened, and every neighbor helped. Those who knew her take comfort in the belief that she’s still watching over Guthrie and all its citizens from above.
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to support local businesses with its “Shop & Win Giveaway,” offering one shopper the chance to win $1,000 in cash. The promotion runs through Sept. 30, with every purchase at a Guthrie business — or any Chamber investor business, even if located outside of Guthrie — qualifying as an entry. Each receipt submitted is worth one entry, while receipts from Chamber investor businesses count for two. Purchases must be at least one cent. Receipts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30. The winner will be drawn Oct. 1. Receipts can be submitted through the Chamber’s website and social media pages or dropped off at the Chamber office, 113 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Among the six students, four were taken by ambulance with nonlife threatening injuries to OU Medical Center, Integris Baptist and Stillwater Medical Center. Perring also was transported by ambulance as well.
The remaining students were released to their parents at the scene, and two of the four taken by ambulance were later released at the hospital.
“The more you shop, the more chances you have to win,” Chamber officials said in the announcement.
Perring took to social media Monday afternoon with an update on his condition.
“I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love
and support my whole family has received since Friday evening,” Perring said. “Just to give you an update, I am at home and recovering.”
Perring stated that while he is “hurting and sore.” he is otherwise in good shape.
“I have talked to all the families of my students involved and it seems all of my kids are on the road to recovery,” he said.
The choir members were working in the concession stand for fund-raising purposes during the rare Friday night football game for the Cowboys, who
ended up losing to Tulsa 19-12 on national TV.
Superintendent of Guthrie Public Schools Dr. Mike Simpson also released a statement on the school’s social media on Saturday. “I arrived at the scene around 11:40 p.m. last night and was later joined by GHS Principal Dusty Throckmorton and Operations Director Cody Thompson,” Dr. Simpson stated. “We are extremely thankful that the accident wasn’t worse given how the scene appeared. We expect everyone to make a full recovery.”
Dr. Simpson also
thanked the first responders on the scene, which included the Coyle Fire Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Payne County Sheriff’s Office, Lifenet from Stillwater, and the Guthrie Fire Department EMS.
“The were professional and compassionate in aspects of rendering aid,” he said. “This was truly close to your worst nightmare.” Two other vehicles were involved in the crash. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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Public Notices
maintenance bonds (as required) will be required by the lowest responsible bidder for any bid over $50,000. These costs are to be included in your bid amount. All questions shall be furnished in writing via email to: Lane McMillan: lmcmillan@ crossland.com (405) 919-5505
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 17 & 24, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILMA PEARL BRANSON, Deceased. Case No. PB-2025-10 NOTICE OF HEARING
AMENDED FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that LAVON DEE RIGDON, Personal Representative of the Estate WILMA PEARL BRANSON, deceased, having filed in this Court, her Amended 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 7th day of October, 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 WILMA PEARL BRANSON, deceased determined, said estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged.
Dated this 12th day of September, 2025. Cheryl Smith HONORABLE LOUIS A. DUEL ASSOCIATE JUDGE of the DISTRICT COURT WILLIAM W. WHEELER, JR., OBA#17458 Mueller, Wheeler, & Associates, PLLC PO Box 1201 202 E. Harrison Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: (405) 282-7677 ATTORNEY FOR PERSON-
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 17 & 24, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Probate No. PB-2025-39
RICHMOND KINNARD, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICATION FOR FINAL DECREE IN ESTATE OF RICHMOND KINNARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Timothy E. Kinnard, has applied to this Court for a Final Decree distributing the assets of the Estate of Richmond Kinnard to the heirs previously named and determined herein, said heirs having previously executed a waiver for a final accounting and for an inventory and appraisement and same being filed in this action on or about September 8, 2025.
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER of the District Court, notice is hereby given that the 7th day of October, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the District Courthouse in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing said Application for Final Decree, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of September, 2025. Louis A. Duel
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
LeeAnn M. Littlejohn, OBA No. 36185
Spencer Fane LLP 9400 N. Broadway Ext., Suite 600 Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Telephone: (405) 844-9900
Facsimile: (405) 844-9958
llittlejohn@spencerfane.com
Attorney for Personal Representative Timothy E. Kinnard
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 17 & 24, 2025) 2T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Estate of GERALD CHARLES GILPIN, Deceased. Case No. PB-2025-81
CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the Estate of Gerald Charles Gilpin, deceased: You are notified that Charles James Gilpin of 140 Loch Lane, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099, has filed in this Court a Petition for Summary Administration and, pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 58, §§ 245 et seq., states as follows:
1. Gerald Charles Gilpin (“Decedent”) died at the age of 70 on May 22, 2024, a resident of Logan County, Oklahoma.
2. The names and last known addresses of the heirs, legatees, and devisees of the Decedent, so far as known to the Petitioner, are as follows: Name & Last Known Address
Age Relationship
Charles James Gilpin 140 Loch Lane Yukon, OK 73099
Legal Son, Heir-at-Law, Legatee, and Devisee
Jonathan David Gilpin
8712 Huckleberry Road Edmond, OK 73034 Legal Son, Heir-at-Law, Legatee, and Devisee
3. The probable value of the probate estate of the Decedent in the State of Oklahoma, as set forth in the Petition in greater detail, is approximately $171,000.00.
4. The final hearing on the Petition will be held on the 21st day of October, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., in the Courtroom of Louis Duel, Judge of the District Court, at the Logan County Courthouse, 301 E. Harrison, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma.
5. Any person receiving this Notice, or any interested party, may file an objection to the Petition at any time before the final hearing and send a copy of such objection to the Special Administrator at 2212 Shadowlake Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159, or that person will be deemed to have waived any objections to the Petition. Any person receiving this Notice who does not object to the Petition need not appear or otherwise respond.
6. If an objection is filed before the hearing, the Court will determine at the hearing whether summary proceed-
so, whether the Estate will be distributed and to whom the Estate will be distributed.
7. The claim of any creditor will be barred unless such claim is presented to the Special Administrator no more than thirty (30) days following the date of this Combined Notice, the same being the date of the Order admitting the Petition and Combined Notice.
8. All creditors having claims against Gerald Charles Gilpin, 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 the claim, to Martin Postic, Jr., Special Administrator, at 2212 Shadowlake Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159.
DATED the 10th day of September, 2025. Postic & Bates, A Professional Corporation: Martin Postic, Jr., OBA #7241 David M. Postic, OBA #32855 2212 Shadowlake Drive Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159
Phone: 405/691-5080
Fax: 405/691-6329
Email: posticm@posticbates. com Attorneys for the Special Administrator
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 17, 24 & Oct 1, 2025) 3T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CAPITAL ONE, N.A., successor by merger to Discover Bank Plaintiff, vs. JESSICA MEEKS
Defendant CASE NO.CS-25-267
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: JESSICA MEEKS
The Sheriff of LOGAN County, Oklahoma, Greetings: You will take notice that the Plaintiff, CAPITAL ONE, N.A., successor by merger to Discover Bank, filed its petition in the District Court of LOGAN County, Oklahoma, against the above-captioned Defendant, JESSICA MEEKS, seeking a money judgment against Defendant, JESSICA MEEKS in the amount of $2285.88, with post-judgment interest at the statutory rate, and costs of this action, and unless Defendant answers said petition on or before the 8TH day of December, 2025, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered
for Plaintiff for $2285.88, with post-judgment interest at the statutory rate, and costs of this action. Dated this 11 day of September 2025. COURT CLERK BY: CHERYL SMITH
Court Clerk /s/ Roger M. Coil
Stephen L. Bruce, OBA #1241
Everette C. Altdoerffer, OBA #30006
Leah K. Clark, OBA #31819
Roger M. Coil, OBA #17002
Attorneys for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 808
Edmond, Oklahoma 730830808 (405) 330-4110 brucelaw@sbrucelaw.com (Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 17, 24 & Oct 1, 2025) 3T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
THOMAS VARGHESE, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID C. BUCHANAN, Deceased, his KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, and LEGATEES, et.al., Defendants. Case No.: CV-2025-157 SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: DAVID C. BUCHANAN, Deceased, his KNOWN and UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, and LEGATEES, JANE DOE, Spouse of DAVID C. BUCHANAN, if any, DAVID M. BUCHANAN, Personal Representative of the Estate of DAVID C. BUCHANAN, DAVID M. BUCHANAN and KYLE L. BUCHANAN, COTRUSTEES of the DAVID C. BUCHANAN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, Dated November 1, 1988, MILDRED G. BUCHANAN, Deceased, her KNOWN and UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, and LEGATEES, THOMAS H. GRANT, Deceased, his KNOWN and UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, and LEGATEES, JANE DOE, Spouse of THOMAS H. GRANT, if any, the Personal
Representative of the Estate of THOMAS H. GRANT, if any, DAVID MICHAEL BUCHANAN, KEVIN CARL BUCHANAN, KENT LANG BUCHANAN, KYLE LYNN BUCHANAN, SHERRI GEANETTE HILBURN, and in each of them
GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named Court upon Petition of the 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: A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at a point 505 feet East of the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Four (4) West of the Indian Meridian, Logan County, Oklahoma; thence North a distance of 390 feet; thence East a distance of 20 feet; thence South a distance of 390 feet; thence West a distance of 20 feet to the point of beginning, hereinafter referred to as the “Property A,” and the following described real property in Logan County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: A tract of land lying in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Seventeen (17) North, Range Four (4) West of the Indian Meridian, Logan County, Oklahoma, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE/4); thence East along the South line of said Southeast Quarter (SE/4) a distance of 505 feet; thence North a distance of 390 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North a distance of 231.27 feet; thence East a distance of 95 feet; thence South a distance of 231.27 feet; thence West a distance of 95 feet to the point of beginning, hereinafter referred to as the “Property B”, 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 21st day of October, 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 confirming 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 12th day of September, 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, Sep 24, 2025) 1T
Ordinance No. 3425, creating Article 10 of Chapter 3: Community Cat Management and Trap-Neuter-Release of the Guthrie Municipal Code, providing definitions, authorization of TNR activities, caregiver responsibilities, protections for ear-tipped cats, enforcement and procedures, amending Sections 3-1, 3-15, 3-31, 3-46, and 3-48 of the Guthrie Municipal Code to conform with Article 10, providing for codification, repealer and severability. Adopted by the Guthrie City Council on September 16, 2025.
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 24, 2025) 1T PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be advised that the local unit of government of the City of Guthrie will hold a public hearing at the regular Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers 2nd floor of City Hall located at 101 N. 2nd Street for the following applications:
PC Application No. 25-010
– Discussion and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a metal accessory building within the Main Corridor Building Overlay District per Article V, Section 6, Subsection 6.5.B.4 of the City of Guthrie Zoning Code.
PC Application No. 25-011
– Discussion and possible action on a request to rezone a 5-acre property from R-1 (Single-family Dwelling District) to A-1 (General Agriculture District) located at 6706 S. Academy Rd. (NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 6, Township 15 North, Range 2 West).
PC Application No. 25-012
– Discussion and possible action on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow for a manufactured home on a 3-acre property within the R-1 (Single-family Dwelling) zoning district for a property located at northeast corner of Coltrane Rd. and Lake Rd. At that time, you may submit your views on the matter in person or by representative. You may also write to the City of Guthrie Planning Department, PO Box 908, Guthrie, OK 73044, prior to the Public Hearing. Written responses should be received before 5 p.m. on Friday October 3, 2025.
FURTHER NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN to all property owner(s), mortgage holders and residents of the City of Guthrie, that if the Thursday October 9, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting is canceled due to any reason such as but not limited to adverse weather conditions, lack of a quorum, etc., the October 9, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting will either be adjourned to be continued to a new specific date and time as announced at the October 9, 2025 meeting to conduct the above Public Hearing or the Public Hearing will automatically be rescheduled and placed on the agenda for the Thursday, November 13, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 24, 2025) 1T IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of VERCIE ADELL BEASLEY, a deceased person. Case Number: PB-25-87 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, WAIVER OF BOND, AND WAIVER OF INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estate of Vercie Adell Beasley, deceased, that, Petitioner, Pilar Dawn McCary (“Petitioner”), has filed a Petition for Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative, Determination of Heirs, Waiver of Bond, and Waiver and Inventory and Appraisement (“Petition”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the hearing on the Petition is to be held on the 7th day of OCTOBER, 2025 at 9:00 a.m, before the Honorable Duel, Judge of the District Court at the Logan County Courthouse and where any person interested in said Estate may appear and contest the Petition by filing written opposition hereto of the aforesaid Petitioner, or may assert his/her own rights to the administration and pray the Letters be issued to himself/ herself.
WITNESS my hand this 19th day of September, 2025. Charles T. Battle, OBA #22486 The Battle Law Firm, PLLC 1415 NW 43rd Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
Telephone: (405) 420-0082
Facsimile: (405) 416-5492
Email: charles@battlelawfirmok.com
Attorney for Petitioner Pilar Dawn McCary
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 24, 2025) 1T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA FRENCHJARDEL, Deceased., Case No. PB-2024-112 NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FINAL ACCOUNT, DETER
MINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that Executrix, BETTY POWELL, of the Estate of LORETTA FRENCH-JARDEL, deceased, having filed in this Court, her Final Account of the administration of said estate and their Petition for Determination of Heirship, Distribution and Discharge, the hearing of same is hereby fixed by said Court for the 21st day of October, 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 LORETTA FRENCHJARDEL, deceased, determined, said estate distributed and the Executrix discharged. Dated this 19th day of September, 2025.
HONORABLE LOUIS A. DUEL
ASSOCIATE DISTRICT
JUDGE
WILLIAM W. WHEELER, JR., OBA #17458 Mueller, Wheeler, & Associates, PLLC PO Box 1201 202 E. Harrison Ave. Guthrie, OK 73044 Phone: (405) 282-7677
ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTRIX
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader, Sep 24, 2025) 1T IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Logan COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Steven Ray Fowler, DECEASED. Case No. PB-2025-75
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE CREDITORS OF Steven Ray Fowler , DECEASED:
All creditors having claims against the above-named Decedent are required to present the same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative at the offices of Bedlam Law c/o Mary R. McCann, attorney for said Personal Representative, at the address shown below on or before the following presentment date, to-wit: the 10th day of November, 2025, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 16th day of September, 2025. Shane Fowler
Personal Representative
John A. Alberts, OBA #14944
Mary R. McCann, OBA #34717
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NOTICE OF SALE—TIME AND PLACE OF SALE TO THE FOLLOWING PARTIES:
Gary Jones 2329 NW 54th St,
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
Gary Jones
Salvatore Puccio
8451 Centennial Farms Dr. Coyle, OK 73027
Salvatore Puccio
725 Blair Court
Apt. H Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Salvatore Puccio
15724 Wild Creek Dr. Edmond, OK 73013
Salvatore Puccio
16212 Old Oak Dr. Edmond, OK 73013
Re: Contract for Deed, dated May 1st, 2024, from Gary Jones and Salvatore Puccio, as mortgagors (the “Mortgagor”), to SE 26TH INVESTMENTS, LLC, as mortgagee (the “Mortgagee”), filed in the office of the Logan County Clerk, State of Oklahoma, on July 14th, 2025, and referenced at Book 3416, at Page 676 et seq. (the “Mortgage”) This “Notice of Sale—Time and Place of Sale” is being given pursuant to Title 46, 0.8., § 45. Attached hereto is the Affidavit required by Title 46, 0.8., § 45. A default has occurred under the terms of the Contract for Deed, under which the default has occurred, such default being a failure to make payments due, and/or as otherwise specified in the Notice of Intent to Foreclose by Power of Sale dated August 4th, 2025. SE 26TH INVESTMENTS, LLC (“Mortgagee”) has elected to use the remedy available pursuant to the Power of Sale Mortgage Foreclosure Act (the “Act”) as described in Title 46, 0.S., §§ 40 to 49. inclusive.
The legal description of the property as it appears in the Mortgage and any street address of the property is described as follows: LOT 5 OF BLOCK 3 IN CENTENNIAL FARMS, PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW/4) AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4) OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, LOGAN COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, (5.05 acres MOL) Physical address: 8451 Centennial Farms Dr., Coyle, OK 73027
The above described property is hereinafter referred to as the “Property”. The Property shall be sold on the 28th day of October, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at the following address:
The Mortgagor has the right to redeem the Property from foreclosure by paying all principal, interest and other sums secured by the Mortgage to the Mortgagee prior to the execution and delivery of a deed resulting from the intended sale as described in Title 46, 0.8., § 47. All other parties to whom this Notice is addressed who claim an interest in the Property are hereby advised that the Property will be sold and that your interests may be terminated by the sale unless you take appropriate legal action. IF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS MORTGAGE IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD, IT SHALL BE SOLD PURSUANT TO A POWER OF SALE WITHOUT JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE UNLESS, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD UNDER A POWER OF SALE, THE MORTGAGOR SENDS WRITTEN NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE MORTGAGEE STATING THAT THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD AND THAT JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS ELECTED, AND FILES OF RECORD A COPY OF SUCH NOTICE, WHICH CONTAINS A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY, WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD PURSUANT TO A POWER OF SALE, THE MORTGAGOR MAY AVOID A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT BY SENDING A WRITTEN NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE MORTGAGEE, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD UNDER THE POWER OF SALE, THAT STATES THAT THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD AND THAT THE MORTGAGOR ELECTS AGAINST A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT. THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OF THE PERSONS OR COMPANIES RECEIVING THE SAME AND SUCH PERSONS OR COMPANIES MAY WANT TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IF A
POST CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE AMOUNT BID FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN TWENTY FOUR (24) HOURS OF THE SALE, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS AN LEGAL HOLIDAYS, OR OTHERWISE FAILS TO COMPLETE THE SALE, THE MORTGAGEE MAY PROCEED WITH THE SALE AND MAY ACCEPT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID. THE PARTY THAT FAILS TO MAKE SUCH PAYMENT SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO SUFFERS LOSS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES, OCCASIONED THEREBY AND THE MORTGAGEE MAY THEREAFTER IN ANY SALE OF PROPERTY REJECT ANY BID OF SUCH PERSON. THE TEN PERCENT (10%) DEPOSIT SHALL BE PLACED IN ESCROW BY THE MORTGAGEE AND HELD IN ESCROW PENDING COMPLETION OF THE SALE. IN THE EVENT A PURCHASER WRONGFULLY FAILS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION OF SALE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE SALE OR A LONGER REASONABLE TIME PERMITTED BY THE MORTGAGEE, ANY DEPOSIT SHALL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE EXPENSES OF THE SALE AND THE BALANCE TO THE DEBT, AND THE PURCHASER SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO SUFFERS LOSS OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES, OCCASIONED BY THE RESALE OF THE PROPERTY. Sheri L. Mueller SHERI L. MUELLER, OBA #18784 Mueller, Wheeler & Associates, PLLC 202 E. Harrison Ave. P.O. Box 1201 Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-7677 smueller@oktitleattorney.com
Attorney for Mortgagee STATE OF OKLAHOMA ss: COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 16th day of September, 2025. Sheri L. Mueller, as attorney for SE 26TH INVESTMENTS, LLC. William W. Wheeler Notary Public My Commission # is
Oklahoma Sports Heritage Museum donates
$15,000 to Guthrie athletics
Submitted
The Oklahoma Sports Heritage Museum Board has announced a $15,000 donation to the Guthrie High School athletic department.
The gift will help purchase two four-wheel utility vehicles for the school’s baseball and softball programs and fund a kiosk to display GHS sports history.
The museum, once located in Guthrie, closed its doors and moved its collection to the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Board members said they wanted to
MOTORCYCLES
Bachman expressed hope for the future, noting, “If all goes well, we intend to establish this as a yearly tradition.”
Then, he added: “A high school boy asked me, ‘Is this show really free?’ I told him yes. The boy then told me he was going to bring a hundred people since it was free. I like that enthusiasm.”
So, what is a vintage motorcycle?
“A motorcycle hits vintage status at the quarter-century mark,” Bachman said. “Our showcase will feature classics from Triumph, BSA, Ducati and Harley-Davidson — the full spectrum.” Vintage flat-track motorcycle racing is just part of the event. There’s a Shine & Show exhibition for owners to showcase their bikes and automobiles. This celebration runs in partnership with the Guthrie Motorcycle Swap Meet, coordinated by Andy Barrett.
CLAWS
Ropp proposed a compromise by offering to remove feral cats from neighborhoods and not bring them back.
“But, if weeks later, two weeks later, there’s more cats that come into your area, that proves what we’re saying, that there then is a vacuum. Only then will we do the return program, and we will do that at your consent and scheduling with you and coordinating with you. Nobody goes on to your property without your consent.
“We want the cats gone,” he continued. “We just want to do it the right way that works and in a humane manner.”
More than an hour of public comment followed, but not before Ropp and Councilman Brian Bothroyd got into it after Ropp made a
Friday's Homecoming Marks First District Play
Thursday, September 26 - Guthrie, Oklahoma
give back to the Guthrie community and thank local sports fans for their support over the years.
The board is composed of Jack Herron, president; Alan Penner, vice president; John Vance; LaVerne Dowding; Richard Mason; Steve Zabel; Daniel Calvert; William “Bill” Wheeler; Hugh Plagg; Damon Devereaux; Bill Blair; Sandy Goff; Tami Boxley; and Richard Hendricks, museum director.
“Thanks again, Guthrie!” the board said in a statement.
“I couldn’t bring Vintage Motorcycle Day to Guthrie without help from dozens of folks,” Bachman said. “And every last one of them volunteered out of pure love for these old machines and the community of Guthrie.”
Bachman will be bringing his beast — a 45-year-old Harley that screams like a banshee and has left countless competitors choking on its dust.
The races will erupt with two classes: the Vintage Open, where only machines with a quarter-century of grit can compete, and the Hooligan Class, where daredevils rip their everyday street bikes from the asphalt and hurl them into the Thunderdome of the track.
There is a need for more volunteers to make this event run smoothly. If you are interested or have any questions, call Jim Bachman at 405364-8151.
motion to approve one of two draft ordinances and got a second from Councilman Grant Aguirre.
“Why can’t you wait to hear the second (draft)?” Bothroyd asked. “The second only has two modifications in it, very minor.”
Ropp said, “I’m opening this up for comments and questions for everybody. I don’t know what your problem is.”
Bothroyd responded with, “The problem is you make a motion before we even get to have a conversation about either/or. We had meetings scheduled for a whole group that you canceled, that we could have come in here with one ordinance that we could have agreed upon.”
New addressed the council, telling members
Brandon "Bags,, Bag well, Class of 1995, was an outstanding baseball player for the Bluejays. His honors include be ing named First Team All-Conference twice, Big All-City, and All-State.
After graduation, Bran don continued his career at the University of Cen tral Oklahoma, where he helped lead the Bronchos on a tremendous run that ended as national runnerup. He later earned induc tion into the UCO Base ball Hall of Fame, where he still ranks in the Top 10 all-time in hits, runs scored, triples, games played, stolen bases, and batting average. A versatile athlete, he earned All-Conference honors at both shortstop and centerfield, and delivered one of the program's most memorable moments - a walk-off home run that sent UCO to the national finals.
Looking back, Brandon says that having the chance to play and compete alongside his childhood friends at Guthrie was unmatched. Celebrating this Hall of Fame induction alongside his 30-year class reunion makes the honor even more special.
Today, Brandon serves as an Operations Superintendent for Ovintiv Oil and Gas, continuing to demonstrate the leadership, discipline, and dedication he first honed on the baseball field. He would like to thank his coaches - Willie Young, Pat Hughes, Terry Bennett, and Jon Chappell - whose guidance and support helped shape the man he is today.
Biography of Willie (Wilford) Young Willie (Wilford) Young was a proud graduate of Guthrie High School,
the second draft was weaker because it calls for cats to be euthanized if they are removed and an organization doesn’t take them.
“There’s no TNR grant programs that would fund that,” she said. “The first draft is the one we agree with the mayor.”
City Manager Eddie Faulkner pointed to “several different components” of the ordinance and “many different conversations.”
Faulkner described a month’s worth of phone and email discussions between the city attorney and multiple council members, along with several outside meetings.
“It has been difficult to try and make sure that everybody is on the same page at the same time,” he said.
raising three childrenKendal, Shannon, and Shavon.
In 1975, Willie earned his degree from Central State University. With a heart for service and a deep love for his hometown, he dedicated his life to giving back to the community that helped shape him. For over 30 years, Willie served as a teacher, coach, and umpire, touching countless lives through his commitment to young people and the sport he loved. His impact went far
State Champions Runners: Santon Jones, Jeremy Cleek, Michael Damron, Barry Mize, Garry Mize, Brian Cormish, Reed Maxson Coach: Clay Tarter
The 1994 Guthrie Bluejays captured the OSSM Class 4A Boys Cross Country State Championship, etching their names into school history. Guided by Coach Clay Tarter, the team's discipline and determination carried Guthrie to the top of Oklahoma distance
ITU National Championships (2009, 2010, 2011 ). Beyond athletics, he has served his community as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Along with his teammates, Garry credits Coach Clay Tartar's mentorship as a lasting influence in his life.
Together, these athletes exemplified grit, teamwork, and excellence, and their legacy endures through their impact on both.
Left to right Mike Simpson, Mike Simpson – GPS Superintendent, Richard Hendrix, Hugh Plagg, Jack Haron, Alan Penner, John Chappell- Athletic director. Photo by Brent Fuchs
Courtesy of the GPS Athletics Department
Brandon "Bags" Bagwell - Class of 1995
Brandon "Bags" Bagwell
Wilford "Willie" Young
100 Strikeouts
Guthrie Band Attends Deer Creek Invitational
Guthrie Lady Jays Athletes of the Week
Photo courtesy of Lady Jays Softball Booster Facebook Page
It was another big week for the Guthrie Lady Jays, and the coaching staff had a tough time narrowing the list with so many standout performances. These three athletes rose to the top:
Sophomore Lola Brown came up clutch with the game-tying hit against Midwest City and stayed hot at the plate, hitting more than .400 for the week.
Sophomore Holland McLemore pitched two outstanding games, including the win over Midwest City that kept the team in the running for districts, before suffering an injury against El Reno that will sideline her for the rest of the season. Her presence on the field will be missed.
Junior Ryn McCormick was a steady force in the leadoff spot, proving to be a tough out and sparking momentum all week long.
THURSDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
Story by Tim Willert
Guthrie Football Preview
The significance of Friday’s Class 5A football game between Guthrie and John Marshall is not lost on longtime Bluejays coach Kelly Beeby.
It’s the district opener for Guthrie (2-1), winners of two straight, and it is homecoming.
Jelsma Stadium will be packed with current and former students, and nostalgia will fill the air for the 7 p.m. kickoff.
“We talk about the great tradition of homecoming at Guthrie,” Beeby told the News Leader. “It’s like no other. They’ll be classes there from 50, 60, 70 years ago. It’s a townwide event, school lets out early, and I support it 100 percent. I love it.
“I just tell our kids that we have one job to do. We are going to wear our traditional Guthrie uniforms and anybody that comes to the ball-
game is going to look out there and remember when they were in high school. And our part of homecoming is to win the football game.”
For more than two decades, Guthrie players have worn silver helmets, blue jerseys, silver pants and blue socks, according to Beeby.
“In the modern era, in the last 25 years, that’s what we think of,” he said.
Homecoming festivities will include a parade the day of the game, a town-wide event that will be well-attended, Beeby said.
The parade will include a homecoming
court with some members of the football team.
“Our homecoming is unbelievably well attended,” Beeby said. “I don’t know of anybody else that does it quite like Guthrie does. They’ll be people trying to rope off their seats at 8 in the morning down at the stadium.”
Among the huge class reunions will be the Class of 1975, which will be honored.
“It’s a big event,” he said.
In John Marshall (12), the Bluejays face an opponent with “a lot of raw speed,” Beeby said.
“Defensively, they’re scrappy,” he said. “They’re going to give up this, give up that, and then they’re going to make a big play. The kids are going to play hard for four quarters.”
The Bluejays are coming off of a 48-7 thrashing of Blanchard, a game in which the defense
scored touchdowns on an interception and a fumble return.
“I just thought we played really fast and really physical throughout the course of the night,” Beeby said. “And when you do that, you make a lot of breaks for yourself.”
He cites player maturity as a big reason for the team’s success so far.
“We’re growing up a little bit,” Beeby said. “I think, defensively, we look better because our defensive line’s playing a little bit faster and making it easier on our secondary. If you’ve got to guard great receivers for more than a secondand-a half, most of the time you’re going to lose.
“We’ve got some guys on the offensive line that are first-year starters that have now played in three ballgames against three good football teams, so they’re jelling a little bit.”
Area Football Roundup
by Tim Willert
Photos by Brent Fuchs and Leslie Kelley
Bluejays Tune Up for Homecoming with Another Blowout
The Guthrie Bluejays are beginning to look like a team that played for a Class 5A state championship last season.
Coach Kelly Beeby’s football squad made it two straight blowouts with a 48-7 win over Class 4A Blanchard on Sept. 19 at Jelsma
Stadium.
Since losing their opener 38-13 to Class 4A opponent Tuttle on Aug. 28, the Bluejays have defeated nonconference opponents Duncan and Blanchard by a combined 80-27.
In the Blanchard game, Guthrie led 41-7 at halftime. Quarterback Daelon Rice threw three touchdown passes before the break, including a pair to Owen Wilder covering 11 and 12 yards.
Stadium on Friday.
Crescent routs Mooreland Class A-I Crescent rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 43-8 rout of visiting Mooreland on homecoming.
The Tigers (2-1) led 29-0 at halftime on the strength of three Tucker Stover touchdown passes and 3-yard scoring runs by Luke Dalke and Braylin Babb.
Amare Watson also had a big night for the Bluejays, catching a 40yard TD pass from Rice to open the scoring and then adding a 3-yard TD run to make it 14-0 after Cesar Lopez’s extra point.
Guthrie’s defense also played a big part in the lopsided outcome.
Not only did the Bluejays smother the Blanchard running game (24 carries for seven yards), but they also got a fumble return for a touchdown by Mason Russell and an interception return for a score by Rowan McHone.
“The kids played Guthrie-tough today,” Beeby told the News Leader.
The Bluejays (2-1) host John Marshall for homecoming to open district play at Jelsma
Crescent had to guard against another letdown after surrendering a halftime lead the previous week and losing to Hennessey.
“My message before the game was to get back on track by going out and playing well, and getting a win,” Coach Brandon Gipe told the News Leader. “I stressed the importance of preparing each day and not wasting days leading up to the game.”
Crescent owned the second half as well, outscoring Mooreland 14-8. Stover threw his fourth TD pass of the game in the third quarter and Jeremiah Rogers added a 26-yard TD run in the fourth.
Crescent hosts nondistrict foe Hinton on Friday.
Coyle falls at Tipton Tipton scored 20 fourth-quarter points
to pull away from Coyle on Thursday and hand the Bluejackets their first loss of the season, 56-26.
Coyle (3-1) was led by quarterback Tyree Lancaster, who accounted for 229 yards and two touchdowns on 144 yards passing and 85 yards rushing. Lancaster completed 14 of 29 passes with one interception. He threw scoring passes of 3 yards to James Lackey and 11 yards to Xavier Noble. Lackey also scored on a 22-yard run and Elijah Sims added another touchdown on an 18yard run.
Coyle doesn’t play this week and will look to get back in the win column on Oct. 3 against visiting Depew. Cashion gets ready for Friday
Class A-I Cashion
Friday.
Guthrie News Leader would like to congratulate 8th grader
Hadley Henning on 100 strikeouts so far this season! Photo Courtesy of Guthrie Lady Jays Softball Booster Facebook page
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(30) did not play last week. The Wildcats play at Merritt on
Guthrie’s Amare Watson looks for running room against Blanchard on Sept. 19. Bluejays won 48-7.
Tyree Lancaster James Lackey
A pair of defenders tackle a Mooreland ball carrier during the Tigers’ 43-8 win on homecoming.
Jeremiah Rogers tries to avoid Mooreland tacklers during the Tigers’ 43-8 win on homecoming.
On Saturday, September 20th, eighteen high school march-
ing bands performed in the preliminary round at the Deer Creek Invitational Marching Contest, twelve of those bands made it to the finals round. In the preliminaries, the Guthrie High School Marching Band took 3rd place in 2A then went on to take 9th place in the finals round. Photo by Bobbi Waddell