June 30

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it.

And one path we shall never choose is that is the path of surrender or submission.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016

The Allen Class of ‘76 had a great time last Saturday, June 18th. The get-together was for all who had attended classes during the class’ years at Allen. Fourteen attended the reunion out of 32 graduates; eight classmates have passed on. Classmates pictured are (back) Melvin Margerum, Ferman Traylor, Tony Alessi, Delwayne Johnson, Kathy Sliger, Ronnie Davis, and Jack Jenson; (front) Carolyn Margerum, Jolene Hanks Pierce, Alyene Hanks Steele, Elaine West Rhynes, Laquita Ashby Johnson, Tina Duncan Kibby, Sandy Royer Humphreys and Carla Anderson Brown.

Beulah Receives Big Gift for her 101st Birthday

Everyone invited to Celebrate at Rocky Top Winery

Bobby and Wilma Harden wish to invite everyone to join them this Saturday, July 2nd, for a hamburger/hot dog cookout at the Rocky Top Winery, east of Allen. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m.

The evening will also include a display of fireworks at dark!

by Bob Melton- Holdenville News When Oklahoma Liquefied Gas representative Arliss Ford learned that longtime customer Beulah Arnold was 101 years old, he decided to do something special for her. On Tuesday, June 21st, he informed Ms. Arnold she would be receiving credit for 101 gallons of liquefied gas – one gallon for each year she was celebrating.

Although she wasn’t certain how long she has been a faithful customer, Beulah stated she has been a customer since moving to her current home southwest of Atwood. She explained that her family originally lived on the land where the McAlester Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) is now located. They were dislocated when the plant was built, so she and other family members living nearby moved to the Atwood area.

Beulah’s daughter, Barbara Sanders, lives with her husband, Eugene, across the rural road from her mother and says her mother has lived in the same place as far Classmates and good friends always, Corene Sims Evett of Ada and Inez Bell Qualls of Corpus Christi, back as she can remember. Beulah’s husband, Noel Texas enjoy time together each year during the Allen Alumni weekend. This year they met at the Nancy passed away in 1975.

McDougal Memorial Breakfast Saturday morning and continued visiting at Corene’s house. Both ladies will In addition to the gift of liquefied gas, OLG employ- soon be celebrating their 90th birthdays, Inez on August 21st and Corene on September 17th. ees Kyle Atyia and Frank Stapp painted the liquefied gas tank in Ms. Arnold’s back yard. Beulah was surprised and thankful for this unexpected gift. Ford informed her that she would receive 102 gallons on her next birthday.

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Hughes County resident Beulah Arnold, center, was informed by Arliss Ford, right, on Tuesday that Oklahoma Liquefied Gas (OLG) was giving her 101 gallons of liquid gas to celebrate her 101 birthday.

Beulah’s daughter, Barbara Sanders, says her mother been OLG customers as far back as she can remember. In addition to giving Beulah Arnold 101 gallons of liquid gas, Frank Stapp (right) and Kyle Atyia painted the large natural gas tank in her back yard.

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THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, JUNE 30, 2016 -PAGE 2

by Bill Robinson, Publisher

ON THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION From a letter by John Adams to Abigail Adams, his wife, dated July 3, 1776 . . . Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America, and a greater, perhaps, never was nor will be decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, and as such they have, and of right ought to have, full power to make war, conclude peace, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which other States may rightfully do.” You will see in a few days a Declaration setting forth the causes which have impelled us to this mighty revolution, and the reasons which will justify it in the sight of God and man. A plan of confederation will be taken up in a few days.

When I look back to the year 1761, and recollect the argument concerning writs of assistance in the superior court, which I have hitherto considered as the commencement of this controversy between Great Britain and America, and run through the whole period, from that time to this, and recollect the series of political events, the chain of causes and effects. I am surprised at the suddenness as well as greatness of this revolution. Britain has been filled with folly, and America with wisdom. At least, this is my judgment. Time must determine. It is the will of Heaven that the two countries should be sundered forever. It may be the will

of Heaven that America shall suffer calamities still more wasting, and distresses yet more dreadful.

If this is to be the case, it will have this good effect at least. It will inspire us with many virtues which we have not, and correct many errors, follies, and vices which threaten to disturb, dishonor, and destroy us. The furnace of affliction produces refinement, in states as well as individuals. And the new governments we are assuming in every part will require a purification from our vices, and an augmentation of our virtues, or they will be no blessings.

The people will have unbounded power, and the people are extremely addicted to corruption and venality, as well as the great. But I must submit all my hopes and fears to an overruling Providence, in which, unfashionable as the faith may be, I firmly believe . . .

The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be

celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.

You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is more than worth all the means, and that posterity will triumph in that day’s transaction, even although we should rue it, which I trust in God we shall not.

—CC— This weekend most of us will enjoy the 4th of July holiday. As we do let us remember that every holiday we enjoy is because of the sacrifice of others . . . including many that we never met.

The following story made me more aware of that fact than ever.

A FALLEN SOLDIER’S FINAL SALUTE

By Sharon McDonald

It’s a Saturday morning, and I am eager to fly away.

My husband and I will meet up with our son on the other side of the country to learn and explore together.

Sitting now at the airport gate, my husband wanders away to stretch his legs. Moments later, he returns and whispers in my ear. I rise and follow him around the corner toward a large window facing the landing area.

A crowd, solemn and still, gathers at the window and gazes out.

Now I am one of those peering in silence. On the tarmac, Marines stand straight and tall in formation, the plane door open, a ramp waiting. A white hearse is parked nearby. A man and a soldier stand on either side of a woman, supporting her, waiting for what is to come, for a sight she must surely have hoped and prayed never to see.

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People are like weather reports: they change frequently and are not always reliable. Over the years the prescripton for predicting the weather has changed dramatically. Now, when weather persons make their reports it is usually in “percentages.”

They are always correct because they leave room for variations in their predictions as to what may or may not happen.

God is not that way. If He declares it, we can depend on it. “Trust in Him,” said David. We have all trusted in family and friends only to be disappointed.

Not that they intended to deceive us or disrupt our lives, it’s just that they are as human as we are and have the potential as well as the probability to be wrong. “People are still people,” Dean Edwards often said. “They are as human today as they were in Eden.”

Our ability to trust, however, fluctuates. It seems to come and go depending on the situation. That’s why he added “at all times.” Our trust in God is to be constant and continual, not casual and conditional.

Some of us have a fair-weather faith. If we do not get the answers we want when we want them we usually rely on our own strengths and strategies and the results are usually second best rather than God’s best.

And we prove to Him that we trust in Him when we pour our hearts out to Him. It’s like emptying a jar of water by turning it upside down and letting every drop fall to the ground. We must “let go and let God” have all of our wishes and wants, our sighs and sorrows.

Smile of the Week Herein lies the difference in my kids’ personalities: My teenage son bought me a beautiful necklace; my daughter called dibs on it when I die.

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Enjoying the free swim during Customer Appreciation Day was Miss Jessi Mann.

No Breakfast this Month

The Allen Masonic Lodge will not be holding their monthly breakfast in July.

Regularly held the first Saturday of each month, the date would fall on the 4th of July weekend so the decision was made to cancel next month’s fund raiser.

The next breakfast will be served on August 6th.

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The ramp begins to move, and a flag-draped casket starts its descent. Airport personnel stand in reverent stillness. A few place their hands over their hearts, as I have done. We’re joined in witness, sending love to an honorable soldier whose name we’ll never know.

The woman’s face is contorted in pain as she wails in the way only a mother can, though her cries are unheard by those of us on the other side of the window. She collapses, knowing she will never again hear “mom” from her son’s lips. She’ll never feel his loving arms encircle her shoulders or relish his sweet peck on her cheeks.

Another face, that of a square-jawed man, grimaces in pain, weakened by grief. The father holds his head in his hands and turns it back and forth, a refusal to accept this new reality. His son, the tiny boy he no doubt wrestled playfully, the teen he probably taught to drive, the son he stood so proudly by as he donned his Marine uniform, now lives only in his memory.

Those behind the glass stay silent, reflecting on this life, this loss, as the family and soldiers depart the runway. A dozen of us women, with red-rimmed eyes and tear-stained cheeks, move slowly away, dabbing our faces and sharing a mother’s profound grief.

Soon, each of us will fly off in planes and return to an ordinary life made extraordinary by this soldier’s courage, by this family’s sacrifice, and by this love shared by all who look out the window and know.

Readers Digest Thank God for our veterans and our free country.

The Allen Board of Education met twice during the month of June, on the 13th and again this past Monday, the 27th.

Present at the first meeting were the five board members, Cindy Davis, Robert Hammonds, Jeff Maloy, Chad Goodson and Frayne Black, Superintendent Bill Caruthers, Dean of Students Greg Mills, Principal Michael James, and Minutes Clerk Brenda Robertson. Also present were June Caruthers, Tony Wellington and Dr. Bob Gragg.

During the regular meeting on Monday, June 13th, the Board approved the consent agenda dealing with purchase orders and encumbrances; a travel request from Melissa Sells, high school business teacher, to attend a class in Springfield, Missouri using incentive funds to offset the cost; insurance and workmen’s comp coverage; and membership in various school organizations.

Approval was also given to compensating Monte Johnson for unused leave time due to his retirement.

E ntering to executive session, the board discussed the resignation of the current high school principal and hiring of his replacement.

Returning to regular session, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Michael James and voted to accept the recommen-

dation of the Superintendent to offer the position of high school principal and athletic director to Tony Wellington.

On June 27th the board members, Supt. Caruthers, Dean Mills, and Minutes Clerk Brenda Robertson met for a special meeting.

T he consent agenda again had the board approving encumbrances and payments; reappointment of Ms. Robertson as Treasurer and Minutes Clerk, and Juanita Riddle

as temporary Encumbrance Clerk until a full time clerk is hired; and giving Supt. Caruthers the authority to increase purchase order, if necessary, with a $250 increase limit.

Also approved was authorization of signatures for the activity fund accounts.

After entering into and returning from executive session, the Board accepted the resignation of teacher/coach Cady Byrnes.

Cooling off during the Customer Appreciation Day’s free swim event was Emma Tomb.

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Threads of Life ••• Chiggers •••

by Cleo LeVally This week I did something that I have never forgotten to do in the past.

I went out to the border of my yard and pulled some weeks and what I forgot to do was something that I had learned many years ago.

I grew up on a farm and had many occasions to go out in the pasture to bring the cows in for milking, or cut out across the pasture to go to the farm pond to swim or crawdad fish and I always put powdered sulfur around my shoes to keep the chiggers out.

Well, last week I went out to pull the weeds at the edge of the yard and did not remember about the

chiggers.

Three nights later I woke up in the middle of the night itching, with bites all over my legs. I then remembered the chiggers.

Well, it was too late for the sulfur and I have had three sleepless nights because of the itching. After 3 pm on those night, after getting up and using the anti-itch cream again, I did get to sleep This week I have used every thing I had for bug bites and hopefully, the fourth or fifth night is going to be some better, and perhaps I will get some sleep. I do not have any powdered sulfur in my storage room but you can

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bet I will always have it on hand in the summer again.

Also, in the past I have sprinkled it around the perimeter of my yard because it will keep the armadillos

out. I guess it is good for a lot of other things, but I do know it will keep the chiggers away and the armadillos out of the yard.

I wish I had remembered that this week.

W hen I had my photography studio, I carried powdered sulfur in my car. I never knew when I would get a call to photograph an accident where I had to wade through high weeds. It sure worked good then and I was never without it in the trunk of my car.

Service Thursday for Rosalee Abney

Rosalee Abney passed away on June 26, 2016 in Non, Oklahoma. She was born on August 20, 1924 in Bearden, Oklahoma to Andrew Jackson Royster and Minnie Magdaline (Ott) Royster.

She attended Social Hill Public School. On September 4, 1937 she married her sweetheart, Vernon Abney. The couple enjoyed over 60 years of marriage and had two children, Tony and Lyndol.

Rosalee was a homemaker who loved to cook and have her family around. She was an excellent cook and everyone loved to gather at her place and enjoy her meals. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and enjoyed attending and fellowships at the Freewill Baptist Church of Non. Tending to her garden and yard work were favorite pastimes. She took pride in her yard and making it beautiful. In her younger years she worked the cattle and tended to needs around her farm. Staying abreast of current events and politics was important to Rosalee. She enjoyed many lively conversations with family and friends

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She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Abney; parents Andrew and Minnie Royster; great-grandson Trevor Bane; brother Troy Royster; and sisters Ruby Abney, Edith McFerran, Mildred Morris, Leona Price, Thelma Clift, and Julene Willard.

Survivors include her children Tony Abney and wife Sue of Non, and Lyndol Willard of Glenpool; grandchildren Sheila Bane of Glenpool, Jeff McDonald and wife Jaymi of Glenpool, Scott McDonald of Glenpool, Tim Abney and wife Rhonda of Non, and Terra Peters and husband Tony of Ada; greatgrandchildren Andrea Bane, Alexis Bane, Morgan Fox, Lindsey Fox, Emily Abney, and

Trendon McDonald; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00PM on Thursday, June 30th, at the Freewill Baptist Church of Non. Bro. Bill Adcock will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be Tim Abney, Jeff McDonald, Scott McDonald, Randy Willard, Kenny Royster, Lawayne Morris.

Honorary bearers will be Tommy McFerran, Gene Clift, Ronnie Davis, Terry Abney, C. L. Thornton, Roger Shields, and Royce Montgomery. Interment will follow at the Non Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of HudsonPhillips Funeral Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Services Friday for Mary Manuel Services for Mary Louiza Manuel, 89, of Ada, are 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 1st, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Mick Snider will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery.

Mrs. Manuel passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at an Ada hospital. She was born January 3, 1927 in Allen to Clark and Mary M. Prince Knighten. She attended Red Oak school south of Allen.

She married C.C. Manuel in 1942 in Allen. Mrs. Manuel was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Survivors include her husband, C. C., of the home; two daughters, Mary Joyce Odom of Roff and Beverly Bishop of Tupelo; a son, Kenneth Lee Manuel of Fittstown; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Charles D. Manuel, Jimmy Manuel and Melvin Manuel; one daughter, Leona Simmons; seven brothers, John Knighten, Thomas Knighten, William Knighten, Clarence Knighten, Robert Knighten, Jesse Knighten and Jerry Knighten; and three sisters, Zora Villa, Tennie Thomas and Lorene Trammel.

Bearers will be Robbie Odom, David Bacon, Michiel Odom, Joe Odom, Jeffery Manuel and Lowell Nickell.

Honorary bearers will be Casey Odom, Marty Odom, Sebastian Bacon, Kendell Manuel Kevin Manuel and Phillip Manuel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

Jenneah Wilkerson Passes Away

Jennea Wilkerson from Atwood passed away May 31, 2016. She was the daughter of Herman Kraettli and was a graduate of Allen High School.

Preceding her in death were her husband Earlene (Jelly) Wilkerson and her son Johnny Wilkerson.

Survivors include her daughter Sherri Alexander and husband Barney; granddaughter Julie Smith; and greatgrandchildren; Trey, Makenna, and Kylah.

THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, JUNE 30, 2016 -PAGE 5

One Pharmacist’s View Whether you fly in or arrive by sea at Port LaGuarva, going to Caracas is exciting. This city lies atop beautiful mountains just north of this Caribbean port city. While I was in the Navy a long time ago, Caracas was one of my favorite port stops.

At least it was then. Caracas is a beautiful and fairly wealthy city as Venezuela is home to the largest known oil reserves in the world. There was just one big oil company called Patroleos. Exports pumped up the nation’s economy and until recently it was becoming a paradise on earth. Patroleos fed these fortunate people and made them well off.

I was given a good tour of the city by a proud Caracas sailor who had been stationed in Norfolk. He had grown to love America as well as his own country and he showed me with much pride all the new housing, parks and superhighways

How do you like it now?

the government was building for the poor. These beautiful 24 storied buildings were well fitted out for former peons and their families. Ample elevators whisked people from their beautiful lobbies up to their apartments. The parking lots were home to plenty of cars for what had been peasants just a few years earlier. Government checks to the poor, subsidized the residents trips to sumptuous super markets which were stocked with any kind of foods a person could want. Large shopping malls and very nice department stores downtown made it possible for “cash flush” natives to have about what they wanted. Gasoline was sold by the government for 15 cents a gallon. It seemed too good to be true.

I thought that this is a paradise on earth. But the people wanted more

and there were rumblings of political change and a better life from politicians and more “free” stuff.

Like tuition. Move over Hillary and Bernie.

Socialism was coming to Venezuela and, boy, did it ever. I mentioned in an article a few weeks ago that when a country goes socialistic, like Cuba did, the first thing to disappear is toilet tissue. This happened in Caracas about three years ago. Money reserves ran out quickly and so did the TT. I don’t know about you, but TT is a pretty important item in our house. The free tuition? Well, uh, see toilet tissue. Seems they “drank the socialist Kool-Aid” and the first effects of socialism are already there.

Well they went ahead, as I said, and voted in communism and socialism and they nationalized the economy, including Patroleos (the national

Light from God’s Word

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Edgar Harrell was one of the three hundred survivors of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last US ship sunk by the enemy in WW2. The men who survived were stranded in the water for five days – many with only a life vest – all facing thirst, hunger, injuries, dehydration and sharks.

They all came face to face with the fear of death and their own mortality.

L a t e r, E d g a r s a i d , “Clearly there were no atheists in the water that day. Gone was that damnable attitude of pride that deceives men into thinking that there is no God, or if there is, they don’t need Him. When a man is confronted with death, it is the face of Almighty God he sees, not his own.

We were all acutely aware of our Creator during those days and nights.”

(David Harrell, “Out of the Depths,” Xulon Press, 2005, 112-113).

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the fear of meeting God felt by those men could have been bottled so that every so often all of us could take a drink of it! When we endure such catastrophes, we often turn to God in prayer and realize our dependence on Him for life and for all things to sustain life.

On the other hand, when everything in life is good, we seem to forget that God exists and that we depend upon Him. In arrogance, we begin to think that we are the provider and sustainer of our lives.

One of the basic reasons why we forget about God and even commit sin in disobedience to Him is that we do not have any fear of God. In Romans 3:10-18, the Apostle Paul lists several sins – lying, murder, cursing, deceit – all committed because “There is no fear of God

oil company) and kicked out the “dirty” Capitalists that ran it. In fact, their president “took back” a lot of “stuff” telling the peasants that he was taking back what was “theirs” from those who had stolen it off you. They just took it. Venezuela imports lots of things like sugar, coffee, flour and of course the precious toilet paper.

Oil production and exports went into the toilet and so did their money reserves.

Soon, the store shelves were bare and no amount of money could buy hamburger meat and important foodstuffs such as baby formula. Food riots broke out. The army now has to guard warehouses and stores in Caracas. Mobs roam the streets.

A nd that cheap gas?

Oops, gone. The whole country is falling apart.

Their politicians now require armed soldiers to protect them from the mothers and housewives in the streets. And the failed government politicians are also fearful of the same soldiers and pray they won’t turn around and shoot them. Leaders are baffled. What could have gone wrong?

You would think people would learn but even here in our country young voters are feeling the “Verne” as supporters of Bernie Sanders, a socialistic presidential candidate and professing socialist. This is an indictment of our educational systems that so many young people are willing to drink the same Kool-Aid. Be sure and go to church Sunday. Be careful at the polls. We don’t need to feel the “Verne.” We need to save the TT.

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The crowd gathered in the shade at the Allen park last Saturday for an evening for food, music, visiting and a lot of give-aways.

Allen Chamber Hosts Customer Apprecation Celebration

I t might have been a smaller than usual crowd but the weather was perfect and the food was delicious at this year’s Customer Appreciation Day in the Allen City Park.

This year marked the 22nd annual event hosted by the Allen Chamber of Commerce, Farmers

State Bank and the Allen Food Center. For all of those years, Blue Bunny ice cream has provided the frozen treats, and Pepsi-Cola has donated the soft drinks for the past 15+ years. Music was provided this year by R.T. Valine.

A good number of lucky

people went home with prizes from the items donated by located by local merchants. Winners were: David Jones and Tammy Randles, hamburger baskets from Dave’s Diner; from Carolyn’s Flowers & Gifts, a photo album went to Larry Wheeler and a western frame went to Delwayne Johnson; haircuts from Carolyn’s Hair Shop went to Nub Rinehart and Ryn Parker; baskets of pecan goodies, donated by Bryant Pecan Co., went to C.J. Jones and Travis Johnson; Stacy Laden took home a $25 gift certificate, De-

onna Griffin an orange camo cap, Tammy Lawler won a pen and flashlight set, and Bobbie Milner, a pen and knife set, all donated by Bailey’s Outdoor Shop, Ada; Jake Champ won a $25 gift certificate to Farm Girl

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Carmen Alcaida enjoyed the free swim with a crowd of her good friends Saturday.

The music is always a highlight of Customer AppreThe Rinehart’s enjoyed the evening in the park during Customer Appreciation ciation Day and this year was no exception. Entertain- Day. Pictured are Arlene Rinehart, Mike and Peachie (Rinehart) Cross, and ing the crowd were R.T. Valine and Conner Wilson. Heavy Rinehart.

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Showing the world they still have what it takes to play a little B-Ball during Allen Alumni weekend were past Lady Mustang stars. Pictured seated are Nicole Turpin Smith, Beyla Skelton, Jordyn Mills Parker, Amber Skelton, Jodie Cundiff Watkins, Emily Warren Smith, Mika Strong, and Lacey Skelton Wofford; players standing are June McDonald Albright, Billie Ann Pipkin Cozad, Glendene Prentice Griffin, Becky Summers Hefley, Casey Tyler, Lorrissa Skelton King, Stacy Nix Laden, and Heather King Prentice. Pictured with the ladies is the referee for the game, Adam Colbert.

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set of sheets from Allen Surplus & Hardware; vendor coupons for bags of ice, donated by Allen Sto & Go and Kooler Ice (Easton Street, Allen) were won by Don Ray Sims and Mark Huitt; $10 gas gift certificates from the Allen Quick Pic went home with Tim Postoak, Morris Chiles, Taylor Harrison and Skyla Smith; Jessi Mann won a hunk of pizza and drink, and Sonny Wallace took home a certificate for ribeye steaks, both from the Allen Food Center; Buddy Drake was the luck winner

of a year subscription to The Allen Advocate; winning $50, donated from the Farmers State Bank, were Victoria Johnson and Louise Howard; also donated by Farmers State Bank were a water blaster gun won by Nelda Yoss and a sand basket of toys won by Sheila Champ; Flora Sells and Purvey Knighten both took home indoor/outdoor thermometers donated by Farmers Insurance, Larry Howard agent; Kayla Stephens won a $25 gift certificate to Idle Time RV; M elissa Crabtree has

a haircut coming from Mary’s Beauty Shop; a buck knife donated by McFerran’s went to Irina Campbell; Tricia Corner won a $25 gift certificate to Prairie Notions Fabric Shop; from Rocky Top Winery, Jewel Rocha won a $25 gift certificate and Joy Morris took home a tote bag; car washes,

donated by Sanders Car Wash went to Madison Jackson and Gabe Manuel; a western theme gift basket went to Gary Walker and a ladies’ accessory gift basket to Kim Tatum, both donated by That Extra touch; a tire repair at Tony’s Auto Shop were won by Jim Anderson and Eddie Boyd; Frank

Huffstutlar won a bag of gifts from the Allen Health Clinic; A.J. Hill and Marilyn Kingston both won car washes at Plunk’s Car Wash; and caps, donated

by Good Journey Home Health, went to Celcy Young, Mike McCarn, Dianna Brannan, Glenda Howard and Brenda Linker.

A llen First Baptist Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School June 20-24. This year’s theme was “Submerged.”

On average, 38 children from Pre-K through 6 th grade attended each night.

Students rotated between sessions of Bible study, recreation, arts and crafts, missions, music, and snacks.

Throughout the week, children were encouraged to bring their spare change for a boys vs. girls penny war. At the end of the week, the money was totaled and the girls won with $84 in their box. In all, $105 was raised. The money will be donated to the Baptist Children’s Homes.

The Pre-K class was led

by Candice Wilson and Johnna Shires. Stacy Frederick taught the kindergarteners. First and second graders were taught by Jennice Dye. Jill Kaminski

and Catlin Gardner taught third and fourth graders.

Fifth and sixth grade was taught by Hailee Alcaida.

In addition, Geri Johnson taught missions; Jacklyn Johnson and Juanita Hamilton taught arts and crafts; Kayla Lawler, Laney Deaton, and Jaden Wilson led music; Conner Johnson led recreation; and JB and Paula Nelson prepared the snacks.

Youth helpers were Connor Wilson, Colton Dyer, Nate Johnson, Gerison Johnson, Joseph Williams, McKenzie Laplante, Billy Cradduck, Kasen Deaton, and Brendan Seija.

Tammy Lawler helped with registration, Jeree Knighten helped with the nursery, and Michele Gardner and Paula Nelson were the co-directors.

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Area Election Results Close election between McCoy & Conditt

The people have spoken and the unofficial results of Tuesday’s Primary Election are in . . .

In the Libertarian party, Robert T. Murphy and Dax Ewbank competed for the office of U.S. Senator. The party representative in the General Election in November will be Robert Murphy.

In the District 4 US Representative race, which included voters in Pontotoc County, incumbent Tom Cole defeated his two opponents by earning 71.39% of the Republican votes cast. Defeated were Shawn M. Roberts and James Taylor. Running on the Democrat side for the District 4 seat, Christina Owen defeated Bert Smith.

Republican Todd Thomsen, incumbent in the State House District 25, also retained his party’s vote over Scott Knighten.

I n the U.S. Representative District 2 (Hughes County), Democrat Joshua Harris-Till defeated Paul E. Schiefelbein; on the Republican side of that race, incumbent Markwayne Mullins defeated opponent Jarrin Jackson. Mullins and Harris-Till will now face each other in November.

Also of interest to Hughes County voters, incumbent Donnie Condit defeated challenger Cord McCoy by a small margin for the State Representative District 18 race. Condit received 50.51% of the votes to McCoy’s 49.49%.

Jet McCoy faired better with his race for the State Senate seat in District 13. That seat was vacated by Susan Paddock as she “term-limited” out. McCoy had the majority of votes, 43.60%, over Greg McCortney’s 38.30% and Shawn Howard’s 18.10%. That lead was not enough to take the party’s candidacy. McCoy and McCortney will now have a run-off in August to determine the party’s candidate for the General Election in November.

Atwood Baptist to Welcome New Pastor I t’s official! Darrell Brown will be our new pastor as of July 3rd and we are very pleased to welcome him as pastor of Atwood Baptist Church.

Next week we will have the First Sunday Breakfast as usual, and as usual the serving time is at 9:00 A.M. I don’t know if the menu is usual or not, but it is bound to be good.

We enjoyed listening to James Hammonds and Ted Deaton sing “Stroll over Heaven with You” as our special this week.

This is an old classic that lifts our eyes of faith from the struggle on earth to the joys of heaven, and there are times when that view is exactly what we need.

Darius Emerson was our guest preacher again this week. We have certainly appreciated his willingness to preach here during the time our church has been between pastors, and he has always brought well researched, inspired messages that have been both informative and challenging. This week he finished his series of messages on Joseph with a message on temptation which was based on Genesis 38 and 39.

It is possible that one reason God sent Joseph to Egypt was so that the Jews would not marry into Canaanite families as Judah did. If all the sons of Israel and Leah had married into Canaanite families, could they have resisted the temptation to assimilate into the culture and religious customs of the Canaanites? How could the Jewish tradition have continued?

Although Joseph arrived in Egypt as a slave, he did not give in to despair or let go of the standards of behavior he had been taught. In fact, his character was so exceptional that he was eventually placed in charge of his master Potiphar’s household and finances. Often when we have achieved success, Satan chooses to hit us with major temptations — and he knows which buttons to push and how often to push them. Potiphar’s wife made Joseph an offer that was difficult to refuse, but Joseph stuck to his faith and refused anyway. And though Joseph went to prison because of it, with God’s help he emerged even more victorious than before.

Is our faith strong enough to do the right thing even when no one knows about it? Can we reject temptation before it becomes sin? Can we overcome temptations that hit like an avalanche at just about the time we’ve achieved the pinnacle of success? Our usefulness in God’s Kingdom is greatly increased if we can.

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Great Day at Gerty - Parade, Fun and Fireworks

Skip Powell drives the turck while Ayla and Taycee Manuel, Lacy Williamson and Trent Fronterhouse throws candy during the parade

Brenda McDonald handled the Army Jeep driving duties.

Mary Ann Starkey rode like a queen in the back of the red convertible

Makenzie Dalinger sure enjoyed the parade!

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2016-47 In the Matter of the Estates of ROBERT F. McGUIRE, also known as Robert Fred McGuire, and also known as Bob McGuire, and BILLIE J. McGUIRE, also known as Billie Jean McGuire, Both Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors and All Persons Interested in the Estates of Robert F. Mcguire, also known as Robert Fred McGuire, and also known as Bob McGuire, and Billie J. Mcguire, also known as Billie Jean McGuire, Both Deceased All creditors and persons having claims against Robert F. McGuire and Billie J. McGuire, Both Deceased, are required to present the same, with the description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor or person with respect to such claim, to the undersigned Co-Personal Representatives, being Terri McGuire Watson and Bobby Jack McGuire, in care of Susie Bolin Summers, Attorney at Law, Post Office Box 846, 121 South Broadway Avenue, Ada, Oklahoma 74821, on or before the presentment date of August 24, 2016, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this 21st day of June, 2016.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CJ-2015-208 FIRST UNITED BANK AND TRUST CO., Plaintiff, Vs. HUNTER R&R, LLC; JAMES HUNTER, Individually; and Unknown Occupants of the Premises, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of August, 2016, at 10 o’clock a.m. at the South entrance of the Pontotoc County District Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell for case in excess of two-thirds of the appraised value at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following real estate located in Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma: All of Lot 17, 18 and 19 of the Herring Southside Addition, a subdivision of the N/2 SW/4 NW/4 of Section 3, Townshp 3 North, Range 7 East, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma (said Property being more commonly known as 1125 Taylor Street, Ada, Oklahoma); Sale will be made pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued upon a judgment entered on the 22nd day of April, 2016, in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2015-208, wherein First United Bank and Trust Co. was Plaintiff and Hunter R&R, LLC and James Hunter, Individually, were the Defendants, to satisfy judgment, attorney’s fees, costs and other charges allowed by law, together with the amount of costs incurred in executing upon the judgment, including the Sheriff’s costs of said sale. Said lands and tenements have been appraised according to law at the value of $32,000.00.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CJ-2015-209 FIRST UNITED BANK AND TRUST CO., Plaintiff, Vs. HUNTER R&R, LLC; JAMES HUNTER, Individually; and Unknown Occupants of the Premises, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of August, 2016, at 10 o’clock a.m. at the South entrance of the Pontotoc County District Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell for case in excess of two-thirds of the appraised value at public auction, to the highest bidder, the following real estate located in Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma: All of Lot 16 in block 32 of the Original Townsite of Ada, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. (said property being more commonly known as 304 W. 5 th Street, Ada, Oklahoma); Sale will be made pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued upon a judgment entered on the 22nd day of April, 2016, in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2015-209, wherein First United Bank and Trust Co. was Plaintiff and Hunter R&R, LLC and James Hunter, Individually, were the Defendants, to satisfy judgment, attorney’s fees, costs and other charges allowed by law, together with the amount of costs incurred in executing upon the judgment, including the Sheriff’s costs of said sale. Said lands and tenements have been appraised according to law at the value of $30,000.00.

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June 15, 2016 Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, all bids must be submitted over the Internet via Bid Express. When written bids are allowed, sealed proposals sent by registered mail will be received through the ODOT Office Engineer Division until 30 minutes prior to the scheduled bid opening. From 30 minutes prior to the bid opening until the time of the bid opening, bid proposals must be turned in directly to the ODOT Commission Room located on the east side of the lobby. The scheduled bid opening is 10:30 A.M., July 21, 2016 for the work listed below.

No Proposal for construction or maintenance work of the department will be issued to any contractor after 10:30 A.M. on the working day preceding opening of bids for any contract.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid made payable to the State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, as a proposal guaranty.

Proposal checks will be held or returned by the Department as per Section 103.04 of the State Standard Specifications.

The minimum wage to be paid laborers and mechanics employed on this project shall be included in the proposal.

Bids must be prepared as directed by the State Standard Specifications.

Plans, proposals, and specifications may be examined in the plan room or in the Office Engineer Division at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation central office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This work will be done under the Oklahoma Department of Transportation applicable specifications for highway construction as depicted on the lower left corner of the plan’s title sheet.

Plans and proposal forms may be ordered from the Office Engineer Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Cost of Bidding Documents is $50.00 + tax for each Bidding Proposal. State Standard Specifications may be purchased for $55.00 + tax. (Oklahoma tax is 8.375%).

Plans (Reduced Size Complete) $81.28 X-SEC $46.60 + postage/handling. Make checks payable to Oklahoma Department of Transportation. No refunds will be made for bidding documents or Specification books purchased.

Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, upon award of the contract to the successful bidder, the contract will be completely and correctly executed by the contractor and returned to the Department within ten (10) working days from the date of award. The Department will have fourteen (14) working days from the date of award to complete it’s execution of the contract.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) ensures that no person or groups of persons OF PONTOTOC COUNTY shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability/handicap, or in income status, STATE OF OKLAHOMA be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discriminaNo. CV-2016-81 tion under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, it’s recipients, subrecipients, and contractors.

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TOWN OF ALLEN AMENDED SEALED BID AUCTION The Town of Allen will be accepting Sealed Bids on the sale of property located on North Easton Street, Allen, Oklahoma.

Property is defined as: Beginning at point on the Northeast corner of Block 70, Lot 1, Commercial Addition of Allen, Oklahoma, and the West right-of-way of Easton Street and South right-of-way of the KO&G Railroad, thence Westerly to the Northwest corner of Block 70, Lot 9, Commercial Addition of Allen, Oklahoma, and the East right-of-way of Commerce Street and South right-of-way of KO&G Railroad; thence Northerly to the Center line of KO&G Railroad right-of-way and East right-of-way of Commerce Street; thence Easterly along Centerline of KO&G Railroad right-of-way to the West right-of-way of Easton Street, thence Southerly to the point of beginning, less a 60’ easement of Railroad Street along the Southern right-of-way of KO&G Railroad.

Bids will be accepted at the Allen City Hall, 216 East Broadway Street, Allen, OK 74825, until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Bid Opening will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2016. The Town of Allen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

(Published in The Allen Advocate on June 30 and July 7, 2016)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. JD-2014-4 In the Matter of BRAYDEN BEVIS, DOB: 09/11/2008, Alleged Deprived Children as Defined by the Laws of the State of Oklahoma SUMMONS AND NOTICE THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COUNTY OF PONTOTOC TO: Father: Dustin Bevis, 1317 Franklin St., Sarcozie, Missouri 64862-9597 You are hereby notified that a PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS has been filed in the above styled and numbered case, alleging that the above named child has been adjudicated deprived, and that the State alleges your rights, parental rights may be terminated under Title 10A under the Oklahoma statutes. The attached Petition is hereby made a part of this Notice and incorporated by reference.

That this matter will be heard at a hearing upon the Motion on the 23rd day of September, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., in the District Court for Pontotoc County, located at 120 W. 13th St., Ada, Oklahoma, at which time and place you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why order and judgment in the proceedings should not be entered as in the Motion prayed, and you are hereby summoned and notified to be present at said time and place.

You are advised that the respondent parents, guardian or custodian, and respondent child are entitled to be represented by an attorney at each and every stage of the proceedings and if the parties are unable because of lack of present financial resources to obtain an attorney, they are entitled, upon demonstrating this fact to the Court’s satisfaction, to a Court-appointed attorney at no expense to such parties. The duty of the parent to support his or her minor child will not be terminated except for adoption.

Failure to personally appear at this Hearing constitutes consent to the termination of your parental rights to this child or these children. If you fail to appear on the date and time specified, you may lose all legal rights as a parent to the child or children named in the Petition or Motion attached to this Notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10 day of June, 2016.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA You, and each of you, are hereby No. CV-2016-85 notified that Kimberlee Canada and Dean Stone and Lisa Stone, Plaintiffs, Clayton Canada, as Plaintiffs, have vs. filed a Petition in the District Court of Union Churches of Wilson School District No. 64 of Pontotoc County, a n d Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church or their unknown successors; Mattie Stewart, above-numbered and styled cause of Earl Stewart, Carl Stewart, Louie Stewart, Ruby Holkum, nee Stewart, and A. action, suing you, Gary Sawyer and L. Bagby, if living, or if dead, their unknown successors, Defendants.

Allen Advocate Cathy Sawyer, if living, or if dead, their NOTICE BY PUBLICATION unknown successors, if any. That 2THE col STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: said Petition alleges that you are Union Churches of Wilson School District No. 64 of Pontotoc County, and claiming some right, title, lien, estate, Wilson Free Will Baptist Church or their unknown successors; Mattie Stewart, encumbrance, claim, assessment, or Earl Stewart, Carl Stewart, Louie Stewart, Ruby Holkum, nee Stewart, and A. interest in the following described real L. Bagby, if living, or if dead, their unknown successors; property located in Pontotoc County, You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Dean Stone and Lisa Stone, Oklahoma: as Plaintiffs, have filed a Petition in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in the above-numbered and styled cause of action, suing you, Union All of Lot 6 in Block 59 of the Churches of Wilson School District No. 64 of Pontotoc County, and Wilson Free Original Town of Francis, Oklahoma; Will Baptist Church or their unknown successors; Mattie Stewart, Earl Stewart, adverse to the right, title, and interest of the Plaintiffs therein; that you Carl Stewart, Louie Stewart, Ruby Holkum, nee Stewart, and A. L. Bagby, if living, or if dead, their unknown successors. That said Petition alleges that you have no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment, or in- are claiming some right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment, or interest in the following described real property located in Pontotoc County, terest in said real property and should Oklahoma: be required to show in open court A one acre square tract in the Northeast Corner of the SE/4 NE/4 SW/4 of what claims, if any, you now have in or to said real property adverse Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 5 East, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the SW/4 of said Section to the right, title, and interest of the Plaintiffs therein; that you should be 7; thence N 00̊50’48” W, along the East line of the SW/4 of said Section 7, a distance of 1772.81 feet to the Northeast Corner of the SE/4 NE/4 SW/4 of said perpetually barred and enjoined from asserting any such claims in or to said Section 7 and the point of beginning; thence S 89̊09’12” W a distance of 208.71 real property adverse to the right, title, feet; thence N 00̊50’48” W a distance of 208.71 feet; thence N 89̊09’12” E a distance of 208.71 feet to a point on the East line of the SW/4 of said Section and interest of the Plaintiffs therein; that Plaintiffs are the owners of the 7; thence S 00̊50’48” W, along said East line a distance of 208.71 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.00 acre, more or less, fee simple title to said real property; which has been previously described in various conveyances as, and is the and prays for judgment against you same property as: and in favor of the Plaintiffs, quieting A tract of ground one acre square in the Northeast Corner of the SE/4 NE/4 their title to said real property against SW/4 of Section 7, Township 3 North, Range 5 East, less and except all oil, you. gas, mineral and mineral rights.

You must answer the Petition filed adverse to the right, title, and interest of the Plaintiffs therein; that you have by the Plaintiffs on or before the 8th day of August, 2016, or it will be no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment, or interest in said accepted as true and judgment will real property and should be required to show in open court what claims, if any, be rendered against you, and each you now have in or to said real property adverse to the right, title, and interest of you, decreeing the Plaintiffs to be of the Plaintiffs therein; that you should be perpetually barred and enjoined the owners of said real property and from asserting any such claims in or to said real property adverse to the right, entitled to possession thereof, and title, and interest of the Plaintiffs therein; that Plaintiffs are the owners of the decreeing that you have no right, fee simple title to said real property; and prays for judgment against you and title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, in favor of the Plaintiffs, quieting their title to said real property against you. assessment, or interest in said real You must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiffs on or before the 5th day property, and quieting title thereto in of August, 2016, or it will be accepted as true and judgment will be rendered against you, and each of you, decreeing the Plaintiffs to be the owners of said the Plaintiffs. real property and entitled to possession thereof, and decreeing that you have Given under my hand and seal this no right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment, or interest in said 16th day of June, 2016. real property, and quieting title thereto in the Plaintiffs.

KAREN DUNNIGAN, Court Clerk Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of June, 2016.

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma KAREN DUNNIGAN, Court Clerk By: /s/ B. Myers Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Deputy By: /s/ S. Brady James R. Scrivner, OBA #8033 Deputy JAMES R. SCRIVNER, P.C. James R. Scrivner, OBA #8033 Post Office Box 1373 JAMES R. SCRIVNER, P.C. Ada, Oklahoma 74821-1373 Post Office Box 1373 Attorney for the Plaintiffs Ada, Oklahoma 74820 (Published in The Allen Advocate Attorney for the Plaintiffs on June 23, 30 and July 7, 2016) (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 23, 30 and July 7, 2016)

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40 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in cantaloupe, watermelon, and other diversified crop in Otero County, Colorado, for L & M Farms of Colorado, LLC with work beginning on or about 07/18/2016 and ending on or about 10/15/2016. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.27 per hour and piece rates may be offered. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to Division of Workforce Solutions, 308 Santa Fe Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, (719) 3833191, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #CO6526034. EOE. H-300-16137-624674.

Heating & Air Condition Ice Machine Sales & Service

Gary Vinson (580)857-2239 (580)467-3136

HOME PROPANE, INC. For all of your bulk fuel needs P.O. Box 116 • Calvin, OK

Office 800-870-2251 • 405-645-2251 Farm Diesel, Road Diesel and Gasoline

NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS FOR

AUCTION Saturday, July 9, 2016 10 a.m.

423 West Main, Holdenville Autos, Farm Equipment, Motorcycles, 4-Wheelers, Travel Trailers, Etc… Contact: James Welch: 405-380-7988 Don Merriman: 405-380-5862

10% Sellers Fee, 10% Buyers Premium • Credit Cards Accepted

Next Sale Date October 8, 2016

...If it’s Real Estate We Can Sell It!!

• Acreages • Farms

Welch Real Estate

379-3331 JAMES WELCH, BROKER (405)380-7988 Brenda Welch, Sales assoc.

(405)379-8044 Cell 380-8188

Office is located at 100 N Hinckley • Holdenville, OK

Jack Sherry real eState & InveStmentS Holdenville

405-379-3977

Jack Sherry Owner/Broker

Nancy Sherry Faith Fullerton Paige Sheffield Tara Goodson Docelia Shields

Broker Associate

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Provisional

Mowing, Weedeating, Trimming, Yard Clean Up Reasonable Rates Larry Akins

405-221-7909 ~~~ POSITIONS ALLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS is currently accepting applications for Financial Secretary. Please go to http://www.allen.k12. ok.ushttp://www.allen.k12. ok.us to view details of the position vacancy. If you have any questions, please call the superintendent’s office at (580)857-2417. Allen Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.~~~ WANTED WANT TO BUY — 80 to 300 acres of land in Hughes County. 580-320-1790. ~~~ GARAGE SALES COLLECTOR’S GARAGE SALE — 116 Warren, Holdenville. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 30, July 1 & 2, 7am to ?? Miscellaneous crafting, quilting, beading supplies; porcelain dolls and parts; books; records; antiques and more!

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No. PB-2015-50 In the Matter of the Estate of Emette Litten, Deceased.

NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE Notice is given that Wanda Jean Litten, personal representative of the estate of Emette Litten, deceased, has filed in this Court a Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirship, for Distribution and Discharge, and the hearing of the same has been fixed for 8:30 o’clock a.m. on the 8th day of July, 2016, in the District Courtroom of the Pontotoc County Courthouse situated in Ada, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said deceased determined, said estate distributed, and the personal representative discharged.

Witness my hand this 16th day of June, 2016. /s/ S. Kessinger JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT JAMES R. SCRIVNER, P.C. 120 East 14th Street Post Office Box 1373 Ada, Oklahoma 74821-1373 Attorney for the Estate (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 23 and 30, 2016)

Swimming Lessons Offered It’s time for swimming lessons in Allen! Kim Mowdy be meeting with everyone on Tuesday, July 5th at 6:00 at the Allen Pool for swim testing. The lessons will be $30 for 6 sessions and will be for ages 4 and up. If there’s enough interest, she will do a mommy and me class for the younger ones or you could do private lessons. Private lessons will be offered for $15 for one hour. It usually only takes a few sessions since it’s one on one. You can message her on FB to sign up or call/text me at 580-222-9538

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2016-76 In the Matter of the Petition of Valor Wayne Nolen, by and through his mother and next friend Sherry Gail Davis, to Change his Name.

ALIAS NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TAKE NOTICE that Valor Wayne Nolen has filed in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, his Petition to have his name changed from Valor Wayne Nolen to Valor Wayne Davis and that said matter has been scheduled for hearing before the Judge of said court on July 15, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., in the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma.

Any person may file a written protest in this case at any time prior to the date set for hearing as provided by 12 O.S. §1633.

DATED this June 27, 2016.

KAREN DUNNIGAN Court Clerk Sherry Gail Davis 21190 County Road 1590 Stonewall, Oklahoma 74871 (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 30, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2016-77 In the Matter of the Petition of Sylver Lee Nolen, by and through her mother and next friend Sherry Gail Davis, to Change her Name.

ALIAS NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME TAKE NOTICE that Sylver Lee Nolen has filed in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, her Petition to have her name changed from Sylver Lee Nolen to Sylver Lee Davis and that said matter has been scheduled for hearing before the Judge of said court on July 15, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma.

Any person may file a written protest in this case at any time prior to the date set for hearing as provided by 12 O.S. §1633.

DATED this June 27, 2016.

KAREN DUNNIGAN Court Clerk Sherry Gail Davis 21190 County Road 1590 Stonewall, Oklahoma 74871 (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 30, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA FD-2015-86 In the Matter of the Dissolution of the Marriage of William Thomas Dixon, Petitioner, and Sherri A. Branch, Respondent.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Sherri A. Branch Take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the said Petitioner, William Thomas Branch, for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility.

You must answer said Petition on or before August 19, 2016, or said Petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered for Petitioner granting him a decree of divorce.

Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this June 29, 2014.

KAREN DUNNIGAN, Court Clerk By: P. Weaver Deputy William Thomas Dixon P.O. Box 175 Ada, Oklahoma 74821-0175 (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 30, July 7 and 14, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. JD-2013-23 In the Matter of BROOKLYN LAMBERT, DOB: 08/29/2012, Alleged Deprived Children as Defined by the Laws of the State of Oklahoma SUMMONS AND NOTICE THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COUNTY OF PONTOTOC TO: Father: Unknown You are hereby notified that a PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS has been filed in the above styled and numbered case, alleging that the above named child has been adjudicated deprived, and that the State alleges your rights, parental rights may be terminated under Title 10A under the Oklahoma statutes. The attached Petition is hereby made a part of this Notice and incorporated by reference.

That this matter will be heard at a hearing upon the Motion on the 23rd day of September, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., in the District Court for Pontotoc County, located at 120 W. 13th St., Ada, Oklahoma, at which time and place you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why order and judgment in the proceedings should not be entered as in the Motion prayed, and you are hereby summoned and notified to be present at said time and place.

You are advised that the respondent parents, guardian or custodian, and respondent child are entitled to be represented by an attorney at each and every stage of the proceedings and if the parties are unable because of lack of present financial resources to obtain an attorney, they are entitled, upon demonstrating this fact to the Court’s satisfaction, to a Court-appointed attorney at no expense to such parties. The duty of the parent to support his or her minor child will not be terminated except for adoption.

Failure to personally appear at this Hearing constitutes consent to the termination of your parental rights to this child or these children. If you fail to appear on the date and time specified, you may lose all legal rights as a parent to the child or children named in the Petition or Motion attached to this Notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23 day of June, 2016.

Karen Dunnigan, Court Clerk By: s) G. Pingleton Deputy (SEAL) (Published in The Allen Advocate on June 30, 2016)

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REAL ESTATE

101 N. Hinckley

JimLock Storage Mini Storage Units 3 sizes to choose from (405) 645-2457 ~~~ The Gun Store 100 N. Hinckley, Holdenville (405) 379-3331 Cash for Gold & Silver Coins Buy – Sell – Trade ~~~ Larry’s Lawn Service

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Mary Terry - Owner/Broker ................................ 320-3165 Sherry Hickman- Bro/Asc .................................. 421-4881 Scott Ward - Bro/Assoc ..................................... 272-3343 Chillie Bills - Auctioneer/Asc ............................. 258-0312

2 BED, 1.5 BATH — 528 W 3rd, Konawa. $36,500 MLS52441 ***** 3 BED, 2 BATH — Inground Pool, 400 NS 351, Konawa $115,000 ***** 3 BED, 2 BATH — 1105 Emily Lane. $164,000 MLS#52095 ***** 56 ACRES — On Hwy 1. $499,000 MLS#52374 ***** 3 BED,1 BATH — 7026 CR 3610. $89,000 MLS#51770 REDUCED TO $79,000 *****

SOLD CONTRACT

409 NW J.A. Richardson Loop Ada, OK (580) 332-8933 www.maryterry.com

Rebecca Terry - Assoc. ...................................... 399-9418 Kristina Belcher, Assoc. .................................... 320-1764 Chrissy Hamilton - Assoc. ................................. 399-3172 Tiffany Barton - Assoc. ....................................... 3402787

HUNTING ACRES — Lots starting at $22,5000 Byng School District. Owner/Broker ***** 2.5 ACRES BYNG AREA — $30,000 MLS#50633 ***** 1.66 ACRES — Close to town. Road frontage on two sides of property. Ahloso Road. $15,000 MLS#50855 ***** GREAT BUILDING LOTS at Lake Hills, lake lots and other lots avaiable. Will Build to Suit ***** 3 bed, 2 bath on 2 acres - 21183 St Hwy 1 MLS#52261 $149,900

SOLD

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