March 17

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

Community Egg Hunt Scheduled for Saturday

Area youngsters need to get their baskets ready for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s event, sponsored by the Allen Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 19th, in the Allen City Park.

Rain date for the Buck Gilmore Memorial Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 26th. If at the last minute it is determined that the hunt will be postponed due to weather we will post notices around town and on various Facebook pages.

All children in grade 3 and younger are invited to participate. Students in Kindergarten thru 3rd grade will hunt in the south half of the park; Pre-K students and pre-schoolers will be hunting in the northern half of the park and each child in this division will be allowed to have one adult assist them.

The Allen 4-H have again agreed to help the bunny out by assisting the hiding of eggs. So anyone wanting to help hide show up at the park around 12:15.

AHS senior Ashton Huffstutlar signed her letter of intent with Midland University of Fremont, Nebraska recently, joining their Warrior Shotgun Sports Team. Looking on are her parents (standing) Gary and Monica Huffstutlar, and her new coach, Bret Erickson (seated).

Ashton Shooting for College

A s h t o n H u ff s t u t l a r became addicted to shotgun sports in 2011 at the age of 13 when she began shooting sporting clays competitively.

Adding trap and skeet to her shooting disciplines, Ashton has shot over 40,000 registered competition targets and won in excess of 120 trophies from 8 states. In addition to trophies, Ashton has qualified for All-State and All-American Trap and Sporting Clay teams.

In 2015, Ashton was featured in the Explore Ada – Shooting stars documentary for the Ada Trap and Skeet Club where she is an active member.

On March 10th, Ashton’s goal of earning a college shooting scholarship was achieved when she signed with Midland University to shoot with the Warrior Shotgun Sports Team. To sign her letter of intent, Ashton met the coaches and members of the team in Oklahoma City where

they were competing at the Cowboy Shootout hosted by Oklahoma State University.

Midland University is located in Fremont, Nebraska approximately 30 miles northwest of Omaha. The head coach is a four-time Olympian and former coach of the US National Shooting Sports Team, Bret Erickson.

Currently the Warrior Shotgun Sports Team is made up of shooters from 11 states but no one from the state of Oklahoma.

Ashton would like to thank John Stafford and Vicki Pinkston for

coaching her and being instrumental to her getting started in shotgun sports.

She would also like to thank the staff and faculty at Allen High School and the Allen School Board for their support. Most of all, she would like to thank her family for their many sacrifices and encouragement in pursuing her dream.

Ashton is the daughter of Gary and Monica Huffstutlar and has one sister Kaylee. She is the granddaughter of Ruben and Carolyn Huffstutlar and Edd and Joyce Disheroon.

Allen School Board to Host Public Meeting for Bond Election

Once again, Allen Schools enrollment is up. Eight new students have been added to the high school since the last meeting of the Allen Board of Education. This report was received at the March school board meeting held Thursday, March 10th.

Also included in the high school administrative report were updates on the successful seasons of the boys and Allen Senior Tommy Lee Peay delivers a strke girls basketball teams and the powerlifting team; the Tuesday in the Mustangs home opener. Allen Continued Page 3

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by Bill Robinson, Publisher

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Many of us can identify with the following story . .

When you think about all the different numbers we have to memorize throughout our lives, it’s no wonder we’re stressed.

It used to be we only had our Social Security, telephone and driver’s license numbers to deal with.

Nowadays, everything has a number. We’ve got credit card numbers, answering machine access codes, and personal identification number (PINs) for everything from our checking account to our video rental cards.

I didn’t realize just how many different numbers had been assigned to me until the other day when I called my credit card’s 800 number to inquire about my available credit. From the moment that machine picked up the line, it was a downhill journey for both of us.

“Welcome to our convenient automated credit line.

Please enter your account number.”

I did that.

“For security purposes, and for your peace of mind, please enter your PIN.” I did that too.

“Sorry, that is an incorrect PIN. Please try again.”

I reentered my PIN. “The PIN you entered does not match this account.

If you would like to speak with an operator, please stay on the lien. If you’d like another chance to reenter your

PIN, you may do so at this time.”

Okay, so maybe I was entering the wrong PIN, I decided to try another number that I had in my head.

“Sorry, that is an incorrect PIN.” Figuring I had inadvertently entered my savings account PIN, I tried another four digits.

“The PIN you entered does not match this account.”

Well, maybe that was telephone credit card PIN. I tried again.

I was wrong again. “ If you would like to speak with an operator,” the voice repeated, “please stay on the line. If you’d like another chance to enter your PIN . . . and hopefully get it right this time . . . you may do so now.”

I began entering every number I knew – my Instant Teller PIN, my Social Security number, my driver’s license number, my frequent flyer account numbers, my grocery story check cashing number

and, finally, my address added to my age, number of children in my family and my grade point average in school, multiplied by my SAT score and divided by my systolic blood pressure (which happened to be steadily climbing at the moment).

“Sorry, but since you have failed to enter a correct PIN,” the voice said, “we cannot grant you access to this account. Thank you for calling.”

“No, wait!” I pleaded. “I know my PIN. I just need more time!”

I started pressing four-digit number combinations at random . . . 7734 . . . 9986 . . . 3395 . . . 2241 . . .

“You have exceeded the number of tries you are allowed,” the recorded voice insisted.

“C’mon,” I cried, continuing to press numbers as fast as I could. “I know my code. Give me another chance!

Maybe it’s 6948 . . . or 9375 . . .or maybe 3390.”

“Please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may cause you . . .”

“4483. That’s it! . . . or how ‘bout 2951? 9964?

5128?”

“It’s been a pleasure serving you . . . “ “1148 . . . 9963 . . . 9024 . . .”

“Do have a nice day,” it continued, as I frantically pressed more numbers, “and please know that all of this is for your own peace of mind. Good-bye.”

“And so is this,” I said as the machine disconnected me. And I cut up the card.”

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FFA and 4-H showings at the Pontotoc County Livestock Show, the FCCLA 3rd place finish at the STAR event at the capital; the after-prom activity; and the junior high/high school spring fundraiser.

All students in the elementary school were able to attend the annual book fair; the 5th grade writing

tests were administered on February 23rd; the FFA hosted a petting zoo for the Pre-K thru 3rd grade students during National FFA week; the Parent/ Teacher Conferences had an 80% turnout; and the Pre-K went on a field trip to see The Lorax movie to celebrate Dr. Suess Day. The superintendent’s re-

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port included the status of the grandstand improvements, and upcoming calendar changes.

Sportsfield Lighting has begun working at the softball field on the lights and wiring; Miller Glass will install new windows in the Middle School during Spring Break; installation of new doors on the band room and library is completed; and the sewer line from the three school buildings has been reconnected to the main line.

R esults of the school board election, held last month, were certified and the Oath of Office was given by Jeff Maloy, board seat #1.

Approval was given to the Financial Audit Agreement with Kerry John Patten; the Accounting Software Service Agreement with Municipal Accounting Systems; Teacher/Employee Evaluation Service Agreement with OKTLE/SEES; and the

Web Hosting License/Service Agreement with Gabbart Communications.

The board also approved the decision to hold a Public Meeting to answer questions about the April 5th Bond Election.

The open meeting will be March 29th, 7:00 pm, in the school auditorium.

The board retired into

executive session and upon their return approved the rehiring of teachers, substitute teachers and support personnel as presented. Further, they accepted the resignation of Monte Johnson.

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Threads of Life was very large. We would climb the tree to get to the fruit, eat what we wanted, and maybe gather some to take home for Mom. She would use it to make pies. I don’t remember it she made it into a cobbler or if she just made it into a regular pie.

I learned to make Apri-

cot pies several years ago.

The ladies at one of our churches in town made the pies each week and people would call in their order.

When they quit making them, I asked one of the ladies how to make them and was given a recipe. I still have it in my file. Of

course then, I did not have a tree that had the fruit on it, so I could cook a package of dried apricots and would add a can of apricot pie filling. It turned out well for me.

The first time I tried to make these, the crust did not turn out very well. I

was using the recipe I was using for regular pecan pies. I called the friend and she gave me a recipe.

I do not know if it was the one the church used but it turned out well.

If the Apricot tree in my yard has fruit this year that survives any frost or freeze, I may be making Apricot pies again.

S ervices for Kenneth Aaron Mitchell, 86, of Allen were 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16th, at the Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. Buddy Drake officiated. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery.

He died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home. He was born October 25, 1929 near Allen to Odis and Mary Motes Mitchell.

He attended the Chilocco Indian School.

Kenneth married Betty Wallace on October 24, 1952 in Van Buren, Arkansas. Mr. Mitchell was a rancher and farmer who also enjoyed team roping,

rodeo events and dominoes. He served in the U.S. Air Corps, and was a member of Allen Masonic Lodge #81.

S urvivors include his wife Betty of the home; three daughters, Kathy Battles of Holdenville,

Judy Smith and husband Ed of Allen, and Brenda Ashby of Konawa; one brother, Harold Mitchell and wife Janelle of Allen; ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daugh-

ter, Linda Beth Lee. Bearers were grandsons, Dustin Battles, Corey Lee, Chris Lee, Chad Lee, Justin Smith, Johnathan Ashby and Tanner Ashby.

Services were under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

spirational prayer warrior who loved to share God’s word.

She was born December 18, 1936 near Non to C.E. “Pete” and Annie Cross Wainscott. She attended Red Oak and Allen Schools.

She married Don Kerr on November 14, 1953. Mrs. Kerr was a homemaker and attended the First Free Will Baptist Church.

S urvivors include her husband, Don of the home; two sons, Keith Kerr and wife Debra of Stonewall and Kenneth Kerr and wife Linda Sue of Wilburton; two daughters, Dawna Hutchings of Ardmore, and Karen Roundtree of Stonewall; three brothers, Mearl Wainscott of Whitesboro, Texas, Millard Wainscott of Gerty and Morris Wainscott of Allen; three sisters, Lemesa Clenney of

Atwood, Lou Janda of Ada and Ailene Brooks of Wilson; nine grandchildren, Jobrena Hutchings, Amanda and Jake Brooks, Luke and Talia Kerr, Chris and Lori Roundtree, Kent and Shelley Kerr, Taylor and Tessa Kerr, Keressa and Brad Compton, April Kratky and Maekayla and Joe Holloway; twenty-one great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

S he was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ferman, Ben and Max Wainscott; and a sonin-law, Brent Hutchings.

B e a r e r s w e r e K e n t Kerr, Chris Roundtree, Luke Kerr, Taylor Kerr, Jordan Buck, Jay Tuley, Brad Compton and Jake Brooks.

A rrangements were under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.

••• More about apricots •••

by Cleo LeVally

Still thinking about the Apricot tree in my yard.

When the freeze does not get all the fruit, the limbs are so high, I cannot reach the fruit so I have to wait until it falls and then I can gather it up. So if I pick the fruit up in the morning, there are no ants on it. If I pick the fruit up around noon, there are a few ants on it. If I pick it up in the evening, there are more ants on the fruit. So why are there no ants on the fruit in the morning? Do ants sleep at night, and just wait until the sun comes up to get around?

I did not plant this tree. I discovered it one summer when it was about five feet tall and had a small amount of fruit on it. That is when I knew it was an Apricot tree.

One summer I discovered an Apricot tree on the creek bank at our farm. I did not know what kind of tree it was until I saw the fruit. The first time I saw the fruit on this tree, it was probably thirty or forty feet tall and the fruit

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Margie “Granny” Kerr went home to be with Jesus, March 10, 2016. The family celebrated her 79 wonderful years of life at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 14th, at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Ada. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Criswell Funeral Home.

Margie lived her life as a soulmate for her husband, Don, and loving mother for her four children. She loved spending time with her grandkids, great-grandkids and greatgreat-grandkids. She always was the glue of the family, keeping everyone connected. When family and friends gathered, they feasted on large homemade meals filled with Granny’s love. Margie was a devoted member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Ada and an in-

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Monday Fish, Baked Potato Wedges, Pea Salad, Hush Puppy Cornbread, Tartar Sauce, Ketchup, Cherry Dump Cake, 2% Milk, Coffee and/or Tea Tuesday Lasagna, Broccoli/Cauliflower Mix, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Salad Dressing, Lemon Pie, 2% Milk, Coffee and/or Tea Wednesday Stir Fry Chicken with Vegetables, Beets, Bread Sticks, Margarine, Fruit Gelatin, 2% Milk, Coffee and/ or Tea Thursday Frito Chili Pie with Cheese, Ranch Style Beans, 5-Cup Salad, Mustard, Relish, Cookies, 2% Milk, Coffee and/ or Tea Friday Chicken & Dumplings, Tossed Salad, Baked Okra, Crackers, Salad Dressing, Carrot Cake, 2% Milk, Coffee and/or Tea

Area Birthdays

March 19 — Emily Sells March 21 — Don Cooley March 22 — Cassandra Alexander March 24 — Pam Price, Donnie Hightower March 25 — Tammy Lawler March 27 — Melissa Sells March 31 — Janice Deaton, Jewel Rocha, Carol Dodson April 4 — Lauren Baber, J.B. Nelson April 6 — David Barlow April 9 — Emma Peay April 10 — Lesli Costner April 14 — Cowboy Sanford

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One Pharmacist’s View The lady finally asked me if she could help me and I told her yeah, I’m trying to find my way back to I-20. The lady looked me over like she had never seen an idiot before as she gave me directions which took me back the way I had just driven.

“No, I came up that way ‘cause I-20 was under water. I need to go east and pick it back up again further East.”

“I-20 closed? Why that?” She asked in her best Homer, Louisiana drawl.

T he nice looking girl just wasn’t much help, so Pat and I ducked back out in the rain to do battle with the flooding that had already won round one of my travel plans. Signs abounded pointing the way to shelters as dirty water, pieces of furniture and pillows, and stuff floated downstream with the current. Lots of furniture just sitting out in the yards.

We had left Allen at 6 AM that morning heading for points east. Places like Brewton, Alabama and Miami, Florida. By the time we had sloshed our way south to I-20 I was commending myself for my excellent driving skills and for the fact we had made it safely down Texas 271. A narrow two lane highway, it crossed what seemed like a jillion flooding creeks. Flooded barns and unhappy livestock painted an ominous picture of hardship and questionable survival. I told Pat that “we’re past the worse of this.” We have several miles of I-20 and we know it will be OK. It’s these little two lane roads we have to watch.” Boy was I ever wrong.

Driving I-20 without a paddle

I touched the Icon that concerned road conditions on my in-dash navigator and everything looked OK. We were still shy of Shreveport when we zipped by an electric road sign. Pat said, “Did it say that I-20 was closed?”

I told her I didn’t think so. They’re not likely to close something like I-20, I retorted. She’s always coming up with some sort of gloomy forecast whenever she gets the chance.

We barreled ahead, making good time. Just east of Shreveport I told Pat “I told you I-20 was OK. I was still working on my navigation device and suddenly it said “Detour ahead.” “I-20 closed.”

We drove along on the detour and soon a welcome sign informed us to turn right to get back on I-20.

I acted like all was well.

Didn’t want my wife to panic. We headed to I-20, complacent. She was still driving.

We were alone. Well almost. A truck came toward us flashing his headlights and waving his arm. And well he should. There was water ahead. We turned around. We got real good at turning around on narrow roads. Eventually we got to Homer. Homer had two feet of rain. We were on our own and found a two lane road east and eventually came out near Monroe. We got back on I-20 there and drove on to Vicksburg, got us a room.

I wondered about all those navigation aids and why hadn’t the traffic warnings worked that we paid Sirius to keep us safe.

Oh well. The next day we made it into Brewton, Alabama and spent three

nights seeing about Pat’s brother, Don. Don and I grew up together in the Stonewall area in spite of my marrying his sister, we remain good friends. Don spent nearly 30 years in the service, retiring as a well decorated Army Chief Warrant Officer. His days haven’t been so hot the past

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Uncle Dick loved to eat but he noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of pork-induced gout and told him that he must quit eating those fatsaturated chitlins. When he returned home from the doctor’s office, his wife asked him how the appointment had gone.

Uncle Dick plopped off his shoes and replied, “The doctor said I’m going to have gout about 3 times a week.“ Why would Uncle Dick continue to eat chitlins when he knew they would cause him great pain?

Could it be for the same reasons that people refuse to listen to God even though they are dying because of not listening to Him? Uncle Dick would not listen to the doctor because he loved chitlins.

Why will we not listen to God? Could it be that we love the things we do even

several months. Thanks to the loving care of his wife, Laura Kathryn, he lives a decent life at home.

Don likes to remember his good days growing up around the Stonewall, Tupelo area and always asks me a lot of questions about his old buddies back in Oklahoma. It was good to get to see him again

and we hated to leave but Monday morning we loaded our car and headed south to South Florida and a visit with our eldest son, Ron. I hope all of you have a good weekend and that the floods are finished with us.

And I hope Spring is well entrenched by the time I get home. Be sure and go to church Sunday.

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though they are in disobedience to God’s word?

Could it be that we really do not believe that sin causes us to die? Maybe we think that something so enjoyable couldn’t possibly lead to death. Do we think we know more than God! How can we claim to have faith in Him, if we will not listen and do what He commands?

Will a faith that does not lead to obedience save us?

Can a faith that does not lead to obedience really

be faith?

Often, we do not listen to God or do what He commands because it doesn’t fit our schedule! Or, it doesn’t suit our agenda! Or, it’s too hard or it’s not what we think needs to be done!

Who are we kidding? If we do not do our best to listen and obey Jesus Christ, we don’t have saving faith in Him! God says that such a faith is dead just as the body without the spirit is dead. (James 2:14-26)

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Russhell Chancey and her sons, Dax and Rex, were out & about from Edmond this weekend visiting her parents, Kenny and Johnna Shires.

—O&A— Lesley and Arlene Rinehart enjoyed a visit from her great-niece, Millie Rose Crosby, this past Tuesday.

Millie Rose lives in Kingston.

—O&A— C hris McDonald journeyed to San Antonio, Texas this past week. While there she attended a baby shower for her daughter-inlaw, Cecilia McDonald.

—O&A— Freddie and Deann Johnson traveled to Oklahoma City this past weekend, Saturday to Monday.

While there they watched

grandson Jakob Hisaw show his calves in the area livestock show and, of course, visited with his parents, their daughter Lindsey and Derek Hisaw.

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By HERMAN BROWN Allen corresponent The Allen High School slow-pitch softball campaign will begin following the current week-long spring break.

Coach Cady Byrnes and assistant coach Jeremy Strong will lead the Lady Mustangs into their first official game on Monday, March 21st. Allen will travel to Mill Creek to play the Mill Creek Lady Bull Frogs.

The initial week of action will also feature a Tuesday road game at Vanoss against the Lady Wolves.

The third game of the season will be a March 24th showdown. On that Thursday, Wannette will be in Allen for the home opener for Allen.

The Lady Mustangs will have - weather permitting eight regular-season varsity games on the schedule.

Allen will also compete in two regular-season tournaments. The first such event will be April 14-16 at Latta High School.

The second tournament during the campaign will be the Red, White & Blue Tournament that starts on April 28th and concludes on April 29th.

--AT A GLANCE --Lady Mustang roster Lady Mustang sched1. Meegan Costner ule 2. Samantha Hammonds Mar 21 - @ Mill Creek 3. Stevi Caldwell Mar 22 - @ Vanoss 4. Meysa Dohlman Mar 24 - vs. Wannette 5. Katie Manuel Mar 31 - @ Stonewall 6. Chelsea Wedlow Mar 31 - *Rock Creek 7. Abby Gaines Apr 5 @ Asher 8. Taryn Wofford --9. Shakla Crabtree Latta Tournament 10. Brooke Holcomb Apr 14-16 11. Emily Smith --12. Kyla Williams Apr 18 - @ Wannette 13. Tara Osborne Apr 19 - @ Maud Coach Cady Byrnes --Assistant Jeremy Strong Red, White & Blue Tournament April 28-29

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Allen piles up wins in recent action Mustangs baseball squad takes down Dewar, Weleetka &Colbert

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By HERMAN BROWN Allen correspondent The Allen Mustangs baseball squad swept three games in recent diamond action.

Coach Stephen Caldwell’s Mustangs took down Dewar and Weleetka on Thursday, March 10 th, in a pair of games played at Weleetka.

Allen crushed the Dewar Dragons 19-1 in a noon contest. The Mustangs followed up with a 6-2 win over the hosting Weleetka Outlaws.

More recently, Allen rallied to win a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Colbert Leopards Monday down in Bryan County.

In the Dewar game, the Mustangs finished off Dewar in five innings. AHS scored three times in the second, third and fourth innings and then erupted for 10 runs in the top of the fifth inning. Dewar’s only response was a 1-run effort in the third inning.

Colton Frederick was the winning pitcher for the Mustangs. Frederick worked all 5 innings and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and 0 walks while striking out 8 batters.

Offensively, here are the stats for the Mustangs: Drew Back, 4-4, double, 3 runs and 3 RBI Josiah Jones, 3-3, 2 doubles, 4 runs, 4 RBI and 1 walk Tommy Peay, 2-4, home run, double, 2 runs, 3 RBI and 1 walk Tadyn Walker, 2-3, double and 2 RBI Colton Frederick, 2-4, 2 doubles, 2 runs and 1 RBI Tucker Elliott, 0-1, 3 runs and 2 walks Ty Brown, 1-4, triple, 1 run and 2 RBI Tanner Wofford, 0-2, 1 run, 1 RBI and 1 walk Aaron Dockery, 0-3, 1 run, 1 RBI and 1 walk As a team, Allen was a combined 14 of 29 at the plate with 19 runs, 17 RBI and 7 walks.

In an afternoon game, Allen knocked off the Weleetka Outlaws 6-2 in their showdown.

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The Mustangs used a pair of hurlers to win the game.

Tucker Elliott started on the mound and worked 4 innings. Elliott allowed 0 runs on 0 hits and 2 walks while striking out 8 batters.

Tommy Peay came on in relief and worked 2 and 2/3 innings. Peay surrendered 2 runs on 2 hits, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts The team pitching total was 6 2/3 innings and 2 runs on 2 hits and 4 walks. AHS also mowed down 14 batters on strikeouts.

Offensively, Allen scored once in the first inning, once in the second, three times in the fourth inning and once in the sixth. Weleetka plated one run in the fifth inning and another in the sixth.

The winning pitcher was Colton Frederick. The hurler worked 5 innings and allowed only 1 run on 3 hits and 0 walks while striking out 8 batters.

Here are the offensive leaders for Allen in the 4-run victory: Tommy Peay, 1-3 and 2 runs Tadyn Walker, 1-3 and 1 RBI Ty Brown, 0-1, 1 run and 1 walk Tanner Wofford, -1, 1 run and 1 walk Josiah Jones, 1-2 and 1 RBI Drew Back, 1-2 and 1 run Allen’s team totals included 5-17 at the plate, 6 runs, 5 hits and 2 RBI with 3 walks.

On Monday, Allen was back in action with a game at Colbert.

The Mustangs’ two-game winning streak looked to be in danger late in the contest.

“We had a good game against Colbert,” said Coach Caldwell. “We were down 4-2 with two outs in the top of the seventh inning. We didn’t hit it real well at the start of the game ... and was down by 2 runs with 2 outs in the sevenths. We wound up beating them 5-4.”

The hosting Leopards broke onto the scoreboard with three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Allen countered with a run in the third inning and another tally in the fifth to get to within a run at 3-2. However, Colbert answered with another run in the bottom of the fifth to extend the lead to 4-2.

In the seventh, Frederick opened the rally with a single to left field. He stole second with one away and moved on to third on a walk. However, the Mustangs made outs on a fly to left and a strikeout. Back to back walks to Wofford and Dockery loaded the bases.

Jones followed with a 2-run single to tie the game at 4-4.

Back followed with a clutch single to score what proved to be a game-winning run, pushing the Mustangs into a 5-4 lead.

In the bottom of the seventh, Frederick pitched his second inning of relief. The hurler surrendered a leadoff walk to Colbert. The runner the stole second base to get into potential scoring position. However, Frederick slammed the door on the home team by striking out the next three batters. Frederick’s masterful mound performance earned him the pitching victory.

Josiah Jones also deserves credit for a solid performance as the starting pitcher. Jones worked 5 innings and allowed 4 runs on 8 hits and 2 walks. He struck out nine batters.

Frederick was inserted in the sixth inning and pitched the final 2 innings. He allowed 0 runs on 0 hits and 2 walks while fanning four batters.

The two AHS pitchers combined for 7 innings and 4 runs on 8 hits, and 4 walks. They also recorded 13 strikeouts in seven innings - almost an average of two per inning.

Offensively, Tommy Peay and Colton Frederick were the top bats in the Allen lineup. Peay was 2-for-5 with a triple and a single and scored once. Frederick was 2-for-2 with a double, 2 runs and 1 walk.

Here are the others who contributed in some way to the offense for the Mustangs: Ty Brown, 1-4 Aaron Dockery, 1-2, 1 run and 1 walk Josiah Jones, 1-3, and 2 RBI Drew Back, 1-4 and 1 RBI Tanner Wofford, 0-2, 1 RBI and 1 walk Tucker Elliott, 0-2 and 2 walks Allen was 8-for-28 at the play with 5 runs, 4 RBI and 5 walks.

--AT A GLANCE March 10 @ Weleetka Allen 19, Dewar 1 Allen - 0-3-3-3-10 - (19-14-1) Dewar - 0-0-1-0-x - (1-3-2) --March 10 @ Weleetka Allen 6, Weleetka 2 Wel - 0-0-0-0-1-1-0 - (2-2-4) Allen - 1-1-0-3-0-1-x - (6-5-1) --Mar. 14 @ Colbert Allen 5, Colbert 4 Allen - 0-0-1-0-1-0-3 - (5-8-0) Colbe - 3-0-0-0-1-0-x - (4-80) --Baseball results March 5 @ McAlester Broken Bow 5, Allen 2 McAlester 7, Allen 6 --March 10 @ Weleetka Allen 19, Dewar 1 Allen 6, Weleetka 2 --Mar. 14 @ Colbert, won 5-4

THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MARCH 17, 2016 - PAGE 8

An Explanation of the Proposed Allen School Bond — Bob Gragg, Superintendent Allen Public Schools

Tuesday April 5th is Election

Day for the upcoming Allen School Bond Election. As the date draws near the community will focus more and more on the details and questions are likely to arise. Here are a few general questions that I would like to address in this first of a series of informational articles about the bond…….. What process did the board of education and administration utilize in deciding the priorities included in this bond issue? ….Will this bond put the district at a maximum capacity during the lifetime of the bond series? … What about other needs such as athletic facilities, future growth and unexpected facility needs? …. How much will it cost taxpayers on your annual property taxes? ….

How does the current state budget shortfall crisis impact the need and the timing of new construction?... What is the impact on the bond issue of seeking to close campus streets?

Some of these questions are about issues that are outside of the upcoming Bond Election issues, and many are either underway and/or on the facility plans for the future.

The April 5th Bond Election is asking voters to approve construction funds for additional classrooms to relieve current overcrowding in the elementary, junior high, and high school buildings/ cafeteria; and to provide safe rooms for all students and employees.

What process did the board of education and administration utilize in deciding the priorities included in this bond issue? The process that the board and administration used to determine the priorities for this bond issue was a routine facility planning based on a continuous improvement process. The discussions began with a review of the current scope and make-up of the school; number of students, growth patterns and likelihood of future growth; age and size of the buildings and facilities; safety of the students and employees; age of the buildings, and needs of the district in terms of facilities. A list of potential needs and projects was developed and a survey distributed during the parent teacher conferences during the fall semester of this school year. The results of the survey gave the members of the board a basis to prioritize the needs as outlined on the survey, and then the experts including a financial bond consultant and professional construction engineers/ architects were brought to the planning discussions.

The priorities that came to the top of the list were centered on addressing Overcrowding and providing Safe Rooms along with maximizing and updating existing space, such as the expansion of the Cafeteria into the former administration office and eventually into the current band room. The overcrowding is not just about future growth; it is about the classrooms that were constructed several years back, when there were not the needs for computers and technology that is required for education today. There is also over-

crowding in the Junior High Building (Hi Tech) where a space that was originally built for one vocational business program is being used for all four basic academic classrooms. This creates overcrowding and additional safety concerns. The lobby area of the New Gym (which was built in 1979) is not adequate for the crowds that attend Allen School events. The district’s only area for safety during a severe storm is the basement under the Cafeteria. The basement is prone to have drainage water that has to be pumped out during any heavy rain, and is not up to the current standards required for a School Safe Room.

The growth projection model indicated that the district is likely to reach an enrollment of 600-650 within the next five to ten years. The growth projection was a factor, along with the estimated construction costs and possible bond issue options.

The current bond structure, a series bond, was selected because it addresses the most pressing needs, and it allows the district to receive the entire construction funds up front for the construction now rather than when the bonds are issued. This is allowable by issuing lease revenue bonds through a local finance authority. The local authority issues the construction funds (lease revenue bonds) much like a bank might provide if a local citizen wanted to build a new house; then when the house is completed that individual would likely obtain a mortgage to pay off the construction loan, and begin making payments on the mortgage. The bonds will be issued in a series over the life of the bond cycle, and the sale of the bonds will be used to retire the construction financing. The local property taxes will be collected to pay off the bonds much like the individual would pay off a mortgage.

This leads into the next question: Will this bond put the district at a maximum capacity during the lifetime of the bond series? The answer is “No” it will not max out the district’s bonding capacity. The series bonds are projected to be completely paid off in thirteen years.

During that time, by issuing the bonds in series, the district will maintain adequate capacity for additional needs and future bond issues should unexpected needs arise or if the district should choose to seek additional bonds for other projects prior to the completion of these series bonds. One additional note about series bonds combined with construction funds (lease revenue bonds), is that even though the district will pay interests and fees for the financing, the history of series bonds have shown over the years that the savings on current verses future construction costs (building now verses waiting to build later) has been a wise strategy since construction costs have typically increased over the life of a series bonds.

What about other needs such as athletic facilities, future growth and unexpected facility needs? The original Facility Plan, as updated by the board’s recent planning sessions includes a number of

projects such as these, which are not part of the current bond issue. Some of these are being addressed through ongoing operations costs and most are being addressed by means of lease-purchase financing. The first phase of expanding the Cafeteria has been completed with the administrative offices relocating to the oldest building on campus – the old Junior High Building. Sliding wall partitions have been installed in the cafeteria, including the partition between the existing Band Room and Cafeteria, which is in preparation for the band room to be relocated to the current Field House. The Field House will be relocated to a new metal building at the Football and Baseball athletic field area where it will serve as a locker room for baseball and football, and a weight lifting facility.

The first phase of repairs to the Stadium Grandstands has been underway and is expected to be completed prior to the 2016 Football season.

The Grandstands has been determined to be structurally sound; however it was also determined to be functionally unsafe in terms of the exterior. The continuing phase of improvements at the Grandstands include re-roofing the structure, repairing the bleachers, constructing the new Field House/ Weight Lifting facility (metal building), relocating the football concession stand to a metal building on the west end of the stadium, and adding a new restroom facility. And as with any renovation, new codes require new compliances such as ramps and chair lifts which are being included at the grandstands.

New lights are being installed at the Softball Field, and plans are underway to renovate the softball concessions building to make improvements to the locker room, and to provide a new sprinkler system, and to make general repairs to the infield and general upkeep of the fields.

The current Middle School Building is scheduled to have new energy efficient windows installed this spring, much like the windows that have been installed in the High School in recent years. Several of the existing school buildings do not have Fire Alarms that meet today’s standards. Some have no Fire Alarms at all. The leasepurchase is providing funding for new Fire Alarms for the buildings which do not have fire alarms and for those that are out of compliance.

The new facility plans also set up a process of annual review of the plans by the board of education. This provides a timely opportunity for the board to look at the progress, and re-prioritize the projects accordingly, every year. It is also an opportunity for the board to continue surveying the students, teachers, parents and community members to seek input for the ongoing facility plans (continuous improvement process).

How much will it cost taxpayers on your annual property taxes? Allen School District has not had a major bond issue in several years, and this bond issue will be an increase in local property taxes (approximately 17.58%

increase). The board members took that in to consideration when they considered the options and they wanted to do the most they could in terms of construction improvements, without putting an unreasonable burden on the property owners. With the passage of the Bond Election on April 5th, the first year’s impact of local taxes compared to the previous year will be an increase of $17.58 per year, per $100 in taxes (which amounts to an increase of $1.47 per month). For someone whose property taxes were $500 last year, the increase will be $87.90 annually ($7.33 per month); and for a tax payer with $1000 per year in taxes last year, the increase will be $175.81 per year ($14.65 monthly). The bond series has been structured so that the projected increase is a one-time increase and then the bond fund taxes should remain at that level going forward.

How does the current state budget shortfall crisis impact the need and the timing of new construction? While the projection includes providing relief to overcrowding for the next five to ten years, it is not just about the future growth.

The Bond Issue is also about relieving overcrowding and providing safe rooms for now. The current state budget crisis is an issue that has to be of major concern to every school district in Oklahoma, including Allen.

Having adequate classroom space and adequate safe rooms sends a message to the local students, teachers, parents and community that Allen School is prepared to meet the financial challenges head on. Without strong local support, many school districts in Oklahoma will not survive the current financial crisis that is being faced. Allen School is well prepared to face the economic downturn. The fiscal oversight of the Allen Board of Education, and the financial practices of the past two superintendent’s and finance officer at Allen have provided what I would call “being wise during the 7 years of plenty, while preparing for the 7 years of famine.” The operational outlook at Allen School is solid; not wealthy, but conservatively solid.

What is the impact on the bond issue of seeking to close campus streets? The Allen Board of Education is seeking an agreement with the City of Allen to close streets that are within the perimeters of the school campus. This is a result of the focus on School Safety and Security. Students are crossing these streets during the school day, and during after school events on a regular basis. The rationale is that city streets should not be open to the public thoroughfares within a public school campus. The intent is to make the campus as safe and secure as possible.

The construction plans of the current bond issue are not contingent upon this agreement. The current plans are progressing under the current reality that the streets may only be closed during the school day, and the bond issue construction

plans are not contingent upon the streets being closed. The street closure issue is not an issue on the Bond Election ballot on April 5th.

I hope this answers some of the general questions about the upcoming April 5th Bond Issue for the school. If you have additional questions or concerns, my encouragement is that you visit with one of the members of the Allen School Board, or visit with one of our administrators at school. We will try our best to provide you with the facts about the process and the bond issue. We are planning to post this information on the school website (www.allen. k12.ok.us) and the board has scheduled a Public Meeting to inform the community about the bond issue, and that meeting is set for Tuesday March 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the School Auditorium. And as I mentioned at the beginning of this article, we plan to provide additional informational articles about the bond issue in the next two editions of the Allen Advocate.

This Bond Issue is not going to solve all the needs of the school district. It does meet some that have been identified as most pressing; primarily Relieving Overcrowding, and providing Safe Rooms.

Thanks for allowing me to be a small part of the Allen School District and community.

April 5th – Bond Issue Priorities • New Classrooms to relieve overcrowding, to be constructed on the elementary school campus • Safe Rooms to be included in the new classrooms on the elementary school campus, and within the gym lobby/student commons expansion • Gym Lobby/Student Commons Expansion to relieve overcrowding at ballgames land other events held in the new gym, and to provide a student commons area for junior high and high school students • Completion of the Cafeteria Expansion creating a multi-purpose cafeteria which will relieve overcrowding during breakfast and lunch, and provide space for special student and community events On-going Projects that are NOT part of the Bond Issue • Grandstand/Stadium improvements – including repair of the grandstands, new baseball and football locker room/ weight room building, new concessions building and new restroom building • Softball Field improvements – including new lights, renovations to the concession/locker room, sprinkler system, and general upkeep/ improvements • General building improvements – new fire alarms, new energy efficient windows in the middle school, and relocation of the admin offices, first phase of the cafeteria expansion, new entry-door security, new burglar alarm system, new computer/testing labs, new entry door at the library, and technology upgrades • Pending request with the City of Allen to close streets within the perimeter of the school campus

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Sunday we had a crowd for worship services. Judy Mathis’s sister and her family came from Texas to celebrate her birthday. Jill, Judy and Sophie sang the special “This is Amazing Grace.” Sophie is Judy’s granddaughter and only 4 years old. She knew every

word. We are so proud of her.

B ro. Larry’s message, “God is Working Right Now!” was taken from Psalm 126. Life has its seasons of joy, sorrow, labor, harvest, drought , rain, etc.

They are all part of life. The

Out & About

—O&A— Cindy Davis enjoyed the past weekend in Edmond with her daughter and family, Amanda and Chris Allgeier, Evan and Caleb.

Spending time with the family is a priority before the family is transferred to Winnipeg, Canada in April. Major Allgeier, USAF, will be stationed at the Canadian Force Air Base there.

—O&A— Hank and Janice Deaton and Thelma Goddard enjoyed a Sunday visit from Thurman (Termite) Rail of Ardmore.

He was out & about to visit the Deatons and the Kenneth Mitchell family.

—O&A— Jerry Ault Milne of Moore was out & about during the past weekend. During his time in Allen he visited his parents Jerry and Norma Milne, his uncle and aunt Jearl and Linda Knighten, and cousin Tammy and Mike Lawler and daughters.

—O&A— Terry Hogue of Longview, Texas is out & about visiting his mother, JoeAnn Hogue, and other family members.

Terry Hogue of Longview —O&A— Flora Factor and daughter, Caitlen Factor, both of Wewoka, long time friends of Lewis and Geri Johnson, were out & about recently, visiting the Johnson family.

AllenWeek School Menu of March 21 st

Monday Breakfast – Oatmeal, Sausage, Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch – Corn Dog, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk Tuesday Breakfast – Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch – Chicken & Dressing, Gravy, Roasted Carrots, Dinner Roll, Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk Wednesday Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch – Hamburger, Tater Tots, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk Thursday Breakfast – Pancake on a Stick, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch – Chicken Wrap, Italian Salad, Sun Chips, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk Friday No School!

writer understands that they are all part of life. Year after year we see each of earth’s seasons come and go. The seasons of Life are not quite as predictable as the climate.

We never know what lies just ahead. The same God who is with us in joy is with us in sorrow.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2015-81 In the Matter of the Determination of Death and Heirship of BELLZORA (ALLEN) THOMAS, Fullblood Chickasaw, NE (PM 2581; PF 1029) and SANDRA DEE WESLEY, Fullblood Chickasaw/ Creek, NE (MGGF 1029, MGGM 2581, PGF 6670; PGGF 7212), Deceased AMENDED NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The unknown successors, claimants and unknown heirs of Bellzora (Allen) Thomas and Sandra Dee Wesley, deceased.

You have been sued by Petition alleging that Bellzora (Allen) Thomas, died intestate on the 18th day of March, 1951, a resident of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma and that Sandra Dee Wesley, died intestate on the 16th day of October, 2008, a resident of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma seized of an estate of restricted property, more particularly described in the Petition on file herein and any other property which decedents may have owned in a restricted status.

The Petition further alleges that there has been no administration of the estate of Bellzora (Allen) Thomas or Sandra Dee Wesley, deceased; decedents’ heirs have not been determined; this Court has jurisdiction of said matter petitioner seeks determination of the death and heirship of Bellzora (Allen) Thomas and Sandra Dee Wesley, deceased. This matter is set for hearing in the District Court, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma on the 16th day of May, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., and all unknown successors and heirs of said decedents are directed to answer at said time and submit to this Court any evidence that is competent to establish heirship of said decedents, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. s) Steven Kessinger Judge of the District Court Niki Lindsey, OBA#19344 Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. P.O. Box 2600 Ada, OK 74821-2600 T: (580) 272-0038 F: (580) 272-0665 Attorney for Petitioner (Published in The Allen Advocate on March 17, 24 and 31, 2016)

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Many of those “returning “ to Zion had never actually been there. They had been born into captivity. They had been told the stories of God. They had experienced God at work for the first time

in their lives. It was like a dream come true until reality began to set in. In those times it was necessary to once again consider all that God had done and would do in the future.

N ext Sunday is Psalm Sunday. We invite you to attend church with us during this Easter season.

LEGAL NOTICE PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION

Under and by virtue of Section 26, Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution and Title 70, Article XV, Oklahoma Statutes 2011, and other laws supplementary and amendatory thereto and a Resolution of the Board of Education of Independent School District Number 1 of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, adopted on the 1st day of February, 2016, an election is hereby called to be held in said School District on the 5th day of April, 2016, for the purpose of submitting to the registered, qualified electors thereof the following proposition: PROPOSITION Shall Independent School District Number 1 of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by issuing its bonds in the sum of Six Million Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($6,815,000) to be issued in series to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites, and levy and collect an annual tax, in addition to all other taxes, upon all the taxable property in such District sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it falls due and also to constitute a sinking fund for the payment of the principal thereof when due, said bonds to bear interest not to exceed the rate of ten (10%) percentum per annum, payable semi-annually and to become due serially within five (5) years from their date?

The ballots used at said election shall set out the proposition as above set forth and shall also contain the following words:

For the above Proposition Against the above Proposition

The polls shall be opened at seven o’clock A.M. and remain open continuously until and be closed at seven o’clock P.M. The number and location of the polling places and the names of the persons who shall conduct said election shall be designated by the County Election Board(s). Such officers shall also act as counters.

The specific projects for which at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the proceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be expended and the dollar amounts for each project shall be as follows: SERIES I Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire improvements related to the relocation of the Band Room $390,000.00 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: general requirements, site work and utilities $240,000.00 Subtotal: Series I $630,000.00 SERIES II Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: structural steel $740,000.00 SERIES III Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: steel erection $495,000.00 SERIES IV Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire a Gym Lobby expansion with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: general requirements, demolition, utilities, cast-in-place concrete, structural steel and steel erection $495,000.00 SERIES V Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: technology infrastructure $197,000.00 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire a Gym Lobby expansion with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: carpentry, roofing, waterproofing, doors, door frames and door hardware, fire protection and technology infrastructure $298,000.00

Subtotal: Series V $495,000.00 SERIES VI Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: masonry, doors, door frames, door hardware, windows, glass and glazing $245,000.00 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire a Gym Lobby expansion with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: windows, glass and glazing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, flooring, paint, specialties, and equipment $250,000.00

Subtotal: Series VI $495,000.00 SERIES VII Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: paint $80,000.00 Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire a Gym Lobby expansion with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: plumbing, HVAC equipment and electrical $415,000.00

Subtotal: Series VII $495,000.00 SERIES VIII Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: cast-in-place concrete and specialties $495,000.00 SERIES IX Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: HVAC equipment $495,000.00 SERIES X Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: carpentry, roofing and waterproofing $495,000.00 SERIES XI Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: fire protection and electrical $495,000.00 SERIES XII Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: drywall, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and plumbing $495,000.00 SERIES XIII Construct, furnish, equip, and/or acquire an Elementary Classroom Addition with Safe Room to include, but not be limited to: equipment and masonry $495,000.00

TOTAL: $6,815,000.00 WITNESS our hands as President and Clerk of the above Board of Education and the seal of said School District this 1st day of February, 2016.

Robert A. Hammonds President, Board of Education ATTEST: Cindy Davis Clerk, Board of Education (SEAL) (Published in The Allen Advocate on March 17, 2016)

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Tom Spillman sang “Be S urvivors include his cause He Lives” in the daughter, Sadie Weaver; fiSunday worship service. ancée Hailey Scroggins; parents Billy and Tonja Weaver Because Jesus lives, we of Holdenville; sister, Dallas have eternal life in heaven Weaver of Madill; grandand a more meaningful parents Richard and Connie and abundant life here on Day of Ft Smith, Arkansas, earth. Not a bad message D akota Grant Weaver and John Painter of Seattle, for an old song. of Holdenville, Oklahoma Our guest speaker was passed away on March 8, Washington; uncle Johnny Dr. Erwin Shaw. His mes- 2016. Dakota was born on Weaver and wife Sherry of Gordonville, Texas, aunt NotOurDestiny.com sage that getting saved isVisitJanuary Visit NotOurDestiny.com 10, 1988 in Wefor recipes, stories and more.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Cause No. CJ-2015-115 ROBERT V. BAGDA, Plaintiff, vs...

KRISTAN GOODNIGHT, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the front door of the Pontotoc County Courthouse at Ada, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell for cash at public auction to the highest and best bidder, with appraisement, all that certain real estate in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, to-wit: All of Lot 12 Block 40 Commercial Addition to Town of Allen, Oklahoma” (located in Pontotoc County), subject to taxes, said property being duly appraised at $10,000.00.

The sale will be made pursuant to an Order of Sale issued upon a judgment entered in the District Court Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in Cause No. CJ-2015-115, wherein Robert V. Bagda, is Plaintiff, and Kristan Goodnight is Defendant, to satisfy said judgment of the Plaintiff in the sum of $14,898.16, together with all costs of this action accrued and accruing.

Pursuant to 12 O.S. 764 (C), when required by the sheriff, the successful bidder may be required to 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.

This sale is made to extinguish all interest in the above described property, including but not limited to those whose addresses are unknown.

Witness my hand this 7th day of March, 2016.

Linda Wood for John Christian Sheriff of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma John A. Baca, OBA #31471 Harold Heath Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 472 / 112 West 7th Holdenville, OK 74848 (405) 379-5445 (Published in The Allen Advocate on March 10 and 17, 2016)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2016-20 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BONNIE JEAN GREGORY, Deceased.

COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION; AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS; AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP. DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given to all person interested in the estate of Bonnie Jean Gregory, who died on November 10, 2013 while a resident of Ada, Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, hereinafter referred to as Decedent, that Sherry Louise Burell of Ada, Oklahoma, filed in the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, a copy of the Last Will and Testament of Bonnie Jean Gregory, deceased, and also filed her Petition praying for the probate of said Will. The total value of the estate of Decedent in Oklahoma as set forth in the Petition is $11,726.35. This Combined Notice is given pursuant to Order of this Court entered on this date.

All creditors having claims against Bonnie Jean Gregory, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Sherry Louise Burell, Personal Representative at the offices of Bryan L. Kingery, P.O. Box 398, Ada, OK 74820, attorney for Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: the 15th day of April, 2016, or the same will be forever barred.

All persons interested in the estate of said Decedent are hereby directed to appear in Courtroom #315 of the District Court of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, on the 29th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 a.m at which time the Petition will be heard. Objections to the Petition must be filed not less than ten days before the hearing and a copy mailed to Petitioner in care of her attorney at the address shown above, or any objections shall be deemed waived. If an objection is timely filed, the Court will determine at the hearing whether the Will should be admitted to probate, whether Summary Administration proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed. The final accounting and a petition for distribution will be filed on or before the 22nd of April, 2016.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 1st day of March, 2016.

S. Kessingher Judge of the District Court Bryan L. Kingery P.O. Box 398 Ada, OK 74820 580-436-6705 Attorney for Personal Representative

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2016-27 TDH RANCH, LLC, Plaintiff v.

The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns and the Unknown Successors of THEODORE MOSLEY PERRY, ¼ Blood Chickasaw Indian, Roll No. 4238, Deceased, Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns and the Unknown Successors of THEODORE MOSLEY PERRY, ¼ Blood Chickasaw Indian, Roll No. 4238 GREETINGS: You and each of you will hereby take notice that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named Plaintiff and you must answer its Petition filed herein on or before the 22nd day of April, 2016, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordingly adjudging that the Plaintiff, TDH Ranch, LLC, is the legal and equitable owner, in possession and entitled to possession of the following described real property and premises situated in Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: Tract 1: SW/4 NW/4 and W/2 NE/4 SW/4 and NW/4 SW/4 of Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 7 East; Tract 2: NW/4 NW/4 of Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 7 East; And quieting and confirming Plaintiff’s title and possession therein and adjudging that you have no valid claim of right, title, lien or interest in and to any of the above described real property, and forever barring and enjoining you, and each of you, and all persons claiming by, through or under you, from now or hereafter asserting or attempting to assert any claim of right, title, lien or interest in or to said above described real property adverse to the Plaintiff and for such other and further relief to which the Court deems just and proper.

DATED this 29 day of February, 2016.

Karen Dunnigan, Court Clerk By: s) P. Weaver Court Clerk/Deputy (SEAL) Deresa Gray, OBA#19110 Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1463 Ada, Oklahoma 74821 580/272-9300 580/272-9301 fax (Published in The Allen Advocate on March 3, 10 and 17, 2016)

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2015-61 In the Matter of the Estate of: ANITA RUTH (HARJO) LYON, Deceased.

ORDER FOR AND NOTICE OF HEARING IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the duly appointed and qualified representative of the above captioned Estate filed in this Court a First and Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Account, Final Settlement, Approval of Attorney’s Fees, Distribution and discharge; said hearing of the same will be heard on the 30th day of March, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. in the courtroom of the Honorable Steven Kessinger, Judge of the District Court, at the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said Estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if they have any, why said account should not be settled and allowed, and said estate distributed and the personal representative discharged.

Dated this 8th day of March, 2016. s) Steven Kessinger Judge of the District Court Peary L. Robertson, OBA#22895 Robertson Law Office, PLLC P.O. Box 2336 Seminole, OK 74818 Tel: 405-382-7300 Fax: 405-382-2887 Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in The Allen Advocate on March 10 and 17, 2016)

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