How cool is it that God, who created the mountains, oceans and galaxies; looked at you and thought the world needed one of you too!
Allen Advocate VOLUME 69 NUMBER 31 ALLEN, PONTOTOC COUNTY , OKLAHOMA 1 SECTION (USPS 543600) 50¢
Allen City Council Meets The Allen city council met for the May meeting on Monday May 2. Present were Dianna Brannan, Joy Anderson and Rhonda Skelton. Guest present were Margaret Johnson, Brenda Allen, Phil Burk, Debbie Frazier, Assistant fire chief Mike McCarn, Police chief Billy Sanford. After the claims and minutes were approved applications for summer lifeguards and pool managers were discussed. Amery Dickerson and Drew Back were rehired
for this years lifeguards. There were two applicants for pool manager so each candidate will be interview sometime during the month so a decision can be made. Next order of business was a discussion on the current status of one of the homes in the Home Rehabilitation grant. A stipulation of keeping the insurance current and the property taxes paid has not been fulfilled on one of the three homes built in the program. According to the grant administrator
Mustang Paint Party
Saturday night begining at 6 p.m. come and let your paint fly. An evening of fun, food and fellowship. Cost of $45 get s you a canvas, paint, brushes and a little instruction. Craft corner for kids will be offered for $5 per child. Proceeds benefit Allen Alumni Association. Call (580)235-1495 Brooke or (580)421-5469 Danli for more info.
FFA Banquet May 10
The Allen FFA banquest will be held Tuesday, May 10th, at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Awards will be presented following the brisket dinner. Everyone is invited to attend.
Masonic Breakfast & Mother’s Day Dinner Join the Allen Masonic Lodge for breakfast Satur-
day, a May 7th, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the Lodge on West Broadway. The breakfast fund-raisers are held the first Saturday of each month with a menu of sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and coffee. The meal will be served free of charge but donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated. On Sunday May 8th the Lodge will be holding their annual Mother’s Day Dinner. Proceeds from that meal will fund the Annual school scholarships.
the mortgage of the house is kept by the town of Allen for five years until all requirements are met by the home owner. Since the requirements weren’t met the ownership reverts to the town of Allen. Therefore the town must pay the back taxes on the property taxes in the amount of approximately $3,450. In further discussion it was decided to insure the house for a short amount of time while a decision is made on what to do with the property. During the guest section some of the members of the crowd discussed the stray dogs and unkept property in their areas. The Allen fire department discussed the usefulness of a 4x4 side-by-side to get into the more densely overgrown areas of a grass and pasture fire and the possibility of using the insurance money from the truck that was burnt in a recent fire. If the purchase is made they would request money from the fire tax money to buy a trailer for the unit. In the police report section Chief Sanford stated that officer Derek Stewart is performing well in CLEET and has 8 weeks remaining in the course. A report that the department have been continued Page 3
Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated at Allen Schools and employees enjoyed gifts and meals each day from many area residents and businesses. Stacy Laden and Julie Mills were first in line for the pizza provided to the staff on Wednesday from Mid-America Auto Group of Ada. It was delivered by Matt Bolles, a sales consultant for the company. Others contributing this week included LeaAnn Wells, Debby Rippee, Jodi Watkins, Debbie Strong, Krystal Carlton, Danielle O’Daniel, Christina’s Cookies, Keith Warren and his 4-Daughters Greenhouse, Heather Prentice, Debbie Prentice and Amber Ford. More pictures next week.
THURSDAY, May 5, 2016
Rowsey awarded ECU’s Robert W. Sledge & H.Y. Benedict Fellowship at National Alpa Chi Convention Displays Research Abilities at Tri Beta Convention
East Central University senior Tyler Grant Rowsey has earned the Robert W. Sledge and H.Y. Benedict Fellowship, it was announced recently at the National Alpha Chi Convention in Alexandria, Virginia. Grant, a graduate of Allen High School, claimed the award after placing first at the convention for his presented paper on “Investigating the Mechanism of Action of a Novel Antifungal.” The $3,500 fellowship will apply toward Grant’s studies this fall at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. Two fellowships, worth $3,500, were handed out at the convention while ten more, valued at $2,500, were presented. The Sledge Fellowship is named for Dr. Robert Sledge, who served on the National Council for 24 years, 1973-87 and 1989-99, and 12 of those as president. He also is author of the history of Alpha Chi’s first 75 years. The Benedict Fellowship honors Dr. Harry Benedict, the society’s first president. Grant, who majors in both biology and chemistry with a minor in mathematics, is part of ECU’s Presidential Leadership Program and is a part of the McNair Scholars Program. He was also the recipient of the Raniyah Ramadan Scholarship and presented work at the Fourth Annual Raniyah C. Ramadan Neuroscience Symposium on January 28. He is the son of Roger and Cheryl Rowsey, Allen. South Central Regional Tri Beta Convention Showing the successful ability in conducting research, Tyler was among a group of East Central University biology students honored at the recent Tri Beta South Central Regional Convention in Cedar Hills, Texas. There were a total of 180 students from about 30 colleges and universities from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Seven ECU students attended the event held at the Mount Lebanon Camp as four poster presentations and two oral presentations were made. “They were all wellreceived and they all showed how our students conduct great research at ECU,” said Dr. Charles Biles, ECU professor of biology.
C ountry Comments
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 2
by Bill Robinson, Publisher
COUNTRY COMMENTS Sunday is Mother’s Day and Art Linkletter once asked the children on his show how did their mom and dad meet and fall in love. Here are some of my favorites. *”My mom worked in a real estate office and dad was going to buy a bum house filled with termites. She tipped him off and he was so grateful he married her.” *”My dad was walking down this street and he fainted, and my mother came along and dragged him into a drugstore. So Dad said the only way he could pay her back was to drag her to the altar.” *”My dad was in the Navy and mom was always there when the ship came in, to help with the anchor or something.” *”My dad married my mom when her daddy told him there was a law and he ought to.” *My dad was a boss, and my mom worked for him. He kept chasing her around the desk until he finally caught her. And here I am.” *”My daddy was a lifeguard at this big swimming pool where my mom lost her swimming suit. I don’t know what happened then, but they got married.” My favorite of all was the following . . . Jimmy, how did your parents meet? “They were both poor, but my Mom owned a bathtub and she let my dad share it with her.” —CC— And as we prepare to honor Mothers here is one of my favorite stories. “Why are you crying?” he asked his mom.
“Because I’m a mother,” she told him. “I don’t understand,” he said. His mom just hugged him tightly and said, “You never will.” Later the boy asked his father why Mother seemed to cry for no reason. “All mothers cry for no reason,” was all his dad could say. The little boy grew up, still wondering why mothers cry, so he finally put in a call to God and when he got Him on the line, God said, “You see, Stan, when I made mothers, they had to be special. I made their shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world. I gave them the inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that eventually comes from their children. “I gave them a hardiness that allows them to keep going when everyone else gives up, and to take care of their families through sickness and fatigue without complaining. “I gave them the sensitivity to love their children under all circumstances, and no matter how badly they are hurt. This same sensitivity helps them to make a child’s
boo-boo feel better, and helps them share a son’s teen-age anxieties. “I gave them a tear to shed. It’s theirs exclusively to use whenever it’s needed. It’s their only weakness. It’s a tear for mankind.” —CC— Quote of the week . . . WHEN A BABY IS BORN, SO IS A MOTHER —CC— And last of all Alda Ellis wrote the following . . .
My Mother’s Hands, They Cradled Me The little white frame house on Harrison Street will always be forever blessed, for that is where my mother lived. Even though Mother is gone now, that house will always be filled with cherished memories, for I can still picture her there sweeping the walk every morning, planting pansies in the springtime, and enjoying peanut-butterand-jelly sandwich picnics with me on the back doorstep. In every room of that dear house, I feel her presence. The kitchen still glistens with the floors she always waxed so shiny. The hall bespeaks of her lover for family with the gallery of photographs she artistically arranged. And the bedroom, accented with her favorite shade of green, simply says “mama.” Sometimes I miss her until I ache. I wish I could again feel her kiss on my cheek. And I imagine back to one brisk, golden autumn morning some forty years ago when my daddy drove down an avenue lined with oak trees, proudly carrying his beloved wife and brand-new-baby daughter home from the hospital. It was upon looking through my mother’s cedar chest that I discovered just how ready my parents were to welcome their new baby home. The wicker bassinet trimmed with yards of lace had stood ready for weeks, fresh diapers had been neatly folded and stacked, and the baby announcement cards sat in a pile to be mailed out to family and friends. Mother and Daddy had been married ten years, and the nursery was filled with well-loved furniture that had long been in the family. They were so excited for their baby girl to be born. Some forty years later, Mother and I carefully removed from the cedar chest the baby clothes she couldn’t bear to part with—an elfin pair of handmade booties, a delicately cross-stitched bib, a rattle shaped like a bow, and a tiny patchwork quilt that had belonged to Mother when she was little. To my mother all of these things brought back her own memories, but to me they spoke of security, for they were precious reminders of all the love that went into each handmade stitch. The quilt, now a bit tattered and threadbare, was created not only to warm my body but also to warm my heart. Mother’s lullabies were sung to me as a melody of hope and love. Just to touch the soft baby quilt after all these years reminds me of the blessing of a mother’s touch. How miraculous a mother’s touch that warms us when we are cold, feeds us when we are hungry, comforts us when we are sick, and plays games with us to put joy in our souls. Wrapping me a warm quilt of love and devotion, my mother’s hands, they cradled me. The Allen AdvocATe
USPS 543600
Periodical Postage Paid at Allen, OK 74825 Published Weekly at 101 S. Easton • Allen, OK 74825
Bill & dAynA RoBinSon, PUBliSheRS diAne BRAnnAn, ediToR cindy dAviS, office MAnAgeR
Devotion of the Week
Lo, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it; his appearance was as lightening and his clothes were as white as snow. For fear of him, the guards trembled and became as dead men. And the angel said to the women, “Be not afraid I know that you seek Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He is risen. He is not here. Why seek the living among the dead? Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful man and be crucified and on the third day rise again.’ Come now and see that place where He lay. (Then they remembered His words.)” “Go quickly and tell His disciples and Peter that He is risen from the dead, and lo, He goes before y ou into Galilee. There, you will see Him as He told you.” Some went away with fear and trembling and said nothing because they were afraid. Others went away quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell the disciples. Seeds of Hope
Smile of the Week
For the second week in a row, my son and I were the only ones who showed up for his soccer team’s practice. Frustrated, I told him, “Please tell your coach that we keep coming for practice but no one is ever here.” My son rolled his eyes and said, “He’ll just tell me the same thing he did before.” “Which was?” “That practice is now on Wednesdays, not Tuesdays.” Postmaster send change of address to:
The Allen AdvocATe 101 S. Easton Allen, OK 74825
580-857-2687 in TRAde AReA, one yeAR $25.00
(inclUdeS coAl, PonToToc
And
hUgheS coUnTieS.)
elSewheRe in oklAhoMA, one yeAR $28.00 oUT of STATe, one yeAR $30.00 online SUBScRiPTionS: $22.00 allennewspaper.com
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 3
Seminole State College held their 18th Annual Recognition of Excellence & Honors this past Monday evening. Outstanding high school seniors from all schools in surrounding counties were selected for the honor. Those from Allen receiving the recognition were (back) Taryn Wofford, Auston Hamilton, Christian Henry and Charlea Leonard; (seated) Hannah Heck, Alison Sells and Kennedy Prentice.
S M A LL T O W N
Fitness Tanning is Open
Get fit and feel great at a price of $1 per day!
Coming Soon
Law Enforcement Discount
Emily’s
$10 off any membership for all law enforcement personel
Also.....location of
HAIR SHOP & Nutrition Club
101 N. Easton Allen, OK
just south of Nursing Home old Hitchin’ Rail Location
Samantha Graduating with Masters from OCU
The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 2,102 graduates, May 6th and 7th in UCO’s Hamilton Field House. Samantha J. Manuel of Allen. Samantha is graduating with honors, receiving her MA in English (20th and 21st Century Studies).
3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt
Congratulations, graduates. Taylor P Howard Financial Advisor .
1500 Hoppe Blvd Suite 11 Ada, OK 74820 580-436-1632 www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Yard Central Sale Now thru May 9th
Allen City Council from Page 1
working many burglaries have been occurring in and around city limits. Pontotoc County was able to arrest two for stolen property and a meth lab right outside of city limits. Chief Sanford discussed the pros of officers carrying pepper guns ans a less lethal use of force. The guns are considered to be more effective than tasers and are cheaper. The cost of a pepper gun is around $400. The department is going to purchase one and make a decision on supplying all the officers with one. Also the department requested approval to purchase a body camera for filming interviews and cases where they could film crime scenes and confessions. It would be a useful tool for cases taken to the District Attorney. Municipal citations for April were: speeding – 18, DUS -1, animal at large 1, possession of marijuana 1, DWLR -1 , defective equipment – 2, harboring a vicious animal – 1, failure to wear seatbelt – 1, failure to obey a stop sign – 1 DISTRICT CITATIONS: Possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, altering a or changing a license plate, providing false information to a police officer, taxes due state. During old business the subject of clean up letter response was discussed. One property owner has hired someone to demolish the building; while two have promised action, with little progress. It was discussed the next step would be ticketing the property owners until the situation is resolved. A reminder to all property owners in this position, it is lawful to increase a fine daily until the cleanup has been performed. It is not the town of Allen’s goal to levy fines, however; after the order is totally ignored we will have not other action, so please take care of your property immediately. The police officers will be instructed to issue citations. In other action an architect has visited and made preliminary plans on renovating the old alumni building into a new nutrition site. Mr. Forest Neal came Monday and will be submitting his proposal to the town and County Commissioner Gary Starns to start to move on the project.
J.B.’s Lumber & Ace Home Center
1407 North Country Club Road • Ada, Oklahoma • (580)436-3992 Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Sat 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sun 12 to 6 p.m.
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 4
Threads of Life ••• Mother’s Day •••
by Cleo LeVally
T his is the only time have another holiday com- and every mother with a past years, that practice of the year when we get ing up. Is it just because I corsage. has changed at my church to enjoy the Texas Blue am getting older that time Mothers whose moth- to giving out a candy bar, Bonnets, the Indian Paint seems to be flying by? ers still lived received a or in the past few years to Brushes and other wild Can it really be Mother’s corsage of red roses, and giving a mechanical pen flowers that come out Day already? those whose mothers had or something similar just along the highway. I re And thinking of Moth- passed away received a something so that they get ZONES: SE ally do appreciate the er’s Day, I thought of the corsage of white roses. a gift. At least they are county now mark that day That changed to just giv- recognized. At least they for commissioners week of Mayway1,we2016 and 2x2 thoseads whomay carerun for anywhere our and how it has changed. Don’t are recognized. in your newspaper. forget to remind your classifi ed department to ing out a single flower. The highways to letthe theline wild beenattoo many download ads It forhas thisnot week flowers grow there this years since THE our AD church www.okpress.com/ocan - CHOOSE SIZE CLOSEST TO YOUR COLUMN WIDTH time of year. had a special recognition Then I checked the cal- for the oldest mother, preendar and saw that we senting her with flowers
Frontier Press Prints Perfect gift for printing press enthusiasts! Beautiful, full color 19” x 26” prints. An Interview The Reporter The Editor The Engraver
Job Printer Politics Washington Hand Press The Typesetter
Full set of 8 $350; individual prints $50. To view all prints and place your order, visit:
“Politics”
www.OkPress.com/Frontier-Press
Looking for an Eye Doctor?
HOLDENVILLE E yE CE n tE r
Dr. Nick Hardgrave • Dr. Sarah Mulliniks • Dr. Jay LaValley New Extended Call today for an appointment
(405)379-3700
Hours on Thursday Evenings
Keep your eyes healthy with comprehensive checkups • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Children’s Eye Exams • Diabetic Eye Exams Choose from hundreds of styles that • Contact Lens Fittings make you see clear and look great • Treatment of Eye Infections and Injuries • Management and Treatment of Eye Diseases * Most major medical and vision insurance plans accepted
720 N. Hinckley • Holdenville, Oklahoma
Time to Service your Furnace for a care-free winter
Brett, Danielle, Ryan, Ty & Ely O’Daniel
It goes something like it used to be: the oldest one is recognized and then others are introduced. So we are still recognizing mothers on their special day at our churches. I’ll probably be the oldest one at our church again. That’s not a bad thing.
Services held for Rita Howell
FRONTIER PRESS PRINTS Rita was a gentle and band Russell of Calvin, Perfect gift for printing press enthusiasts! Beautiful, full color 19” x 26”loving prints. sole who loved
Oklahoma; granddaughflowers, gardening, can- ters, Teresa LeAnn Howell An Interview Job Printer ning, reading, visiting of Ft. Worth, Texas, and The Reporter Politics The Editor Washington Hand Press with her sister Bobbie and, Sunny Renee’ Howell The Engraver The Typesetter most of all her family. Rita of Anchorage, Alaska; Full set of 8 $350; individual prints $50. was a longtime member of grandsons, Michael Glenn To view all prints and place your order, visit: “Politics” Howell of McAlester, and First Baptist Church where www.OkPress.com/Frontier-Press she had many friends she Christopher Loyd Howell of Rawlins, Wyoming; Rita June Howell, age loved dearly. Preceding her in death great-grandson John Mi87, a resident of Calvin, Oklahoma, passed away were her husband Loyd chael Howell of Arlington, peacefully in her home (Pete) Howell; her father Texas; her brother Marion on Wednesday, April 27, Harvey Marion Baxter; Ray Baxter and wife Doher mother Johnnie Eunice nella of Wapanucka; along 2016. Rita, a homemaker and (Casey) Baxter; and her with many special nieces excellent cook, was born sister Bobbie Jean (Bax- and nephews. Funeral Services were June 18, 1928, in Wil- ter) Johnson and husband held at First Baptist Church son Township in Atoka John W. Johnson. S urvivors include her in Calvin on Monday, May County. She was the eldest nd child of Harvey Marion sons, Terry Lee Howell 2 , at 11:00 AM. Pastor Baxter and Johnnie Eu- and wife Mary of Bis- Eddy Mathews officiated. nice (Casey) Baxter. Rita marck, Arkansas, Steven Interment followed at the attended Wilson Elemen- Ray Howell of Anchorage, Calvin Cemetery in Caltary and Wapanucka High Alaska, and Bobby Dean vin, Oklahoma. Services School where she loved Howell and wife Vicki were under the direction her teachers and often of Rawlins, Wyoming; of Hudson-Phillips Fuspoke fondly of her class- daughter Laura Lynn neral Home, Holdenville, mates and of the good (Howell) Fent and hus- Oklahoma. times they shared. Rita married Loyd Lee (Pete) Howell on December 5, 1947 in Sherman, Texas. Rita and Pete made their home in Ft. Worth, Texas where they raised their four children, until 1975 when they moved back to Oklahoma and the town of Calvin. R ita was preceded in death by her beloved husband Pete on April 18, 2003, with whom she shared 55 happy years of marriage.
Monday thru Friday
Grill Open til 7 p.m. Come in for Breakfast, Lunch and supper • Cheeseburgers • • Fries • • Broasted Chicken • • Full Line Deli •
Cooked Fresh and Delicious
Plus Lunch Specials! Large Selection at the Fountain Drink Bar
Allen Quick Pic
Hwy 1 • Allen • (580)857-2459
Lois Edna Williams Passes Away
Lois Edna (Baker) Williams, 100, a resident of Calvin, passed away on April 28, 2016. She was born on September 25, 1915 to Thomas and Elizabeth (Parnell) Baker and was the youngest of 12 siblings all of whom precede her in death. She attended Welty Public Schools. Lois married her love, Harl Edward “Pete” Williams on October 20, 1934 in Welty, Oklahoma and the couple had one son, Dale Williams. They enjoyed over 75 years of marriage. Known for her cooking skills, Lois cooked for many over the years at various locations including her church, First Southern Baptist Church of Del City. She enjoyed working and worked for Williams Candy Company. More than anything, Lois loved being Nanny to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren, it was her favorite hobby. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Sewing and quilting and reading were her favorite pastime activities, but she enjoyed listening to Blake Shelton music and watching Sam Elliott movies. Her parents, husband Pete, son Dale, and granddaughter, Twyla Williams precede her in death. Survivors include her grandchildren, Gary Dale Williams Sr. of Del City, Kelly Williams Stringfellow and husband Mike of Calvin, Dane Williams and wife Laurel of Choctaw, James Stubblefield and wife Denise of Norman, Leandra Bessinger and husband Don of Oklahoma City, and Glenn Seidl of Eufaula; 15 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside service were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 30th, at the Welty Cemetery in Welty. Pastor Charlsie Rich officiated the service. Pallbearers were Mike Stringfellow, Shannon Williams, Blaine Stringfellow, Gary Williams Sr., Gary Williams Jr., Dane Williams, Mark Rich, and Jeremy Rolen. Honorary bearers were Josh Bessinger, Don Bessinger, James Stubblefield, Richard Underwood, and Kyler Turpin. Services were under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville.
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 5
One Pharmacist’s View We’ve had a lot of rain the past 3 or 4 days. Five inches of the pure water from heaven. And while I had already said “enough” the rains came again. But we needed it. The years of drought had pulled down Oklahoma’s lakes and water tables. But now, area lakes are back to full, even some of the “nearly dry” such as Lake Canton or Lawtonka out by Lawton appear to be full to the brim. Parts of Allen now sound like “frog-hollow” as the frogs take over. And then there is this. I was brushing my teeth and minding my own business in my own bathroom but I felt I was being watched. I looked around and sure enough, a big fat toad was watching my every move. I captured and returned the frog to my very wet back yard wondering why I ever did enjoy carrying frogs around when I was a kid. This one gave me the creeps and I was glad to be shed of it. And I wondered how he got in. My rain gauge shows that we got over 5 inches of rain during this latest series of downpours. Did he walk, hop or swim in? Meanwhile, my faithful wife, Pat, came face to face with a serpent. He was lounging on the side-
It is so sad! Maybe it’s not the saddest statement in the Scriptures, but it’s definitely among the saddest! It is said of King Solomon that “his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to his God, as was the heart of his father David.” (1 Kings 11:4) I t seems incredible that a man like Solomon would not remain loyal to God. God heard his prayers and gave to him “wisdom and exceedingly great understanding and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.” (1 Kings 4:29-30). God also gave to him riches, wealth and honor, such as never possessed by any king before or after him. Through his Godgiven wisdom, Solomon ruled over one the most powerful and glorious kingdoms ever known to man. How could such a sad thing happen? Answer: Something other than
Mama of Sorts from Heaven
walk by my back door but retreated when he saw her. I do that too, sometimes. I hope this “Garter” snake just stays out of the house. I know they are harmless but I can do without them in the house. Especially my bed. Once upon a time, when I was 7 years old, I was spending a few weeks with my grandparents, Ruby and J. T. Bullard down on Goat Ridge in Leflore County. A varmint had killed some of the chickens one night and my Uncle Jack set a trap and caught the chickenloving-coyote. While the chickens were happy about this as events developed, I wasn’t. Loose talk abounded about how traps angered coyotes making them attack whoever they could get revenge from. They were good at what they did such as seeking revenge. It was speculated by my Uncle and older brother Gerald that the angry coyote might rip off the screen door (which I was sleeping close to), dragging away and eating a child. That would be me. I was afraid, of course, and decided to change locations. I got in bed with Uncle Jack. As the new
moon flooded through the window I noticed movement. There was a hole in the screen where the lock had been picked in prior times and making its appearance was nothing less than a big black snake. It was a hot, “sweaty” night and the big snake slithered right across my Uncle Jack’s bare chest. Jack awoke and we both fled. We finally got a lamp lit. No electricity on Goat Ridge. The snake was long gone I suppose. I moved my bed to Grandma’s bedroom. J. T. wouldn’t let me sleep in their bed so I bunked on the floor. All was well, for a moment except for the cat incident. Well, I won’t go into that but just know that I drew very close to God that night so long ago. T hen there was this. Gerald and I were home in Centrahoma. A terrible cloud came up and we were all afraid. It contained a visible tornado and my scared mama crawled under the bed. I didn’t have to be coaxed to go with her. I felt there could be no good from this but there was. When it was over there were live fish flopping around in our
Light from God’s Word
love for God took control of his heart! Love for his wives ruled his heart! It should not surprise us that God wants our heart. Whatever rules our heart, rules our actions and words. Life and death are decided by what is in our heart! It is no wonder that Jesus said that the greatest commandment was “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matt 22:37) Solomon should have
paid attention to his own writing, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) All of us need to follow the advice of King David to Israel when he said “set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God.” (1 Chron 22:19) And, let us do as did Ezra who prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it.” (Ezra 7:10)
yard. We didn’t question the science of it but my older brother Gerald recalls that after mom came out from under the bed, the fish were gathered up, and cleaned. We considered them our “Manna from Heaven.” I can’t remember but Gerald says
they were delicious. I hope you all have a good weekend and if we do have a tornado come that it just goes on over and this time, instead of fish, I hope it drops hundred dollar bills. It would be easier to explain. Be sure and go to church Sunday.
Wayne Bullard, DPh
waynebullard@sbcglobal.net
Heating & Air Condition Ice Machine Sales & Service
Gary Vinson (580)857-2239 (580)467-3136
Skelton’s Dive- N 401 E Hwy 1 • (580)857-1234
Drive thru - walk up - outhouse
Try our Charbroiled Burgers & Nathans Beef Hot Dogs - BBQ Sand - Salads, Slaw - Frito Pie - Hot Dog / Links - Sno-Cones
Hours 10-10 Sun - Thurs 10 - midnight Fri & Sat
2 to 4
Closed Wednesday & Sundays
or use our convenient Golf Cart Entrance
$60
Concealed or open Carry Class
May 12 • 6 p.m. • Moss High School Contact Tom Cartwright • 405-380-6729 No ownership of firearm needed for class!
Loans
Loans from $150 to $1000 “Phone applications welcome!”
(580)436-4123
COMMERCE FINANCE
119 E Main - Ada, OK - (580)436-4123
Allen Vet Clinic 1/4 Mile East of Allen Quick Pic - Hwy 1 (580)857-2991 Open 8 to 5 Monday - Friday
Tim Costner,D.V.M
Allen Rural Medical Clinic
It’s not just rabbits that reproduce like rabbits. Help your pet live a longer, healther, happier life.
Walk-ins accepted
Mon - Tues - Thurs - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Wednesdays 8-12 •• (580)857-1300
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 6
Spring Festival Saturday, May 14th • starts at noon •
Rocky Top Winery and Vineyard FREE
HOLDENVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL WELCOMES HEATHER PRENTICE, ARNP-cnp Holdenville General Hospital is excited to welcome Heather Prentice, ARNP-CNP to our medical staff. Mrs. Prentice will begin her practice in the Allen Health Clinic on June 6th. Heather King-Prentice APRN-CNP is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse practitioner she has gained experience in family practice, internal medicine, and urgent care. Prior to becoming a family nurse practitioner she worked for 10 years as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings including emergency department, medical/surgical, obstetrics and hospice. She has spent the last 8 years teaching for East Central University in the School of Nursing while practicing as a registered nurse. She comes to the Allen Health Clinic from Arbuckle Internal Medicine in Sulphur, OK. Heather graduated high school from Allen in 2001. Her higher education includes a Bachelor’s of Science from East Central University in 2006, Masters of Science from Oklahoma University in 2010, and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2015. Heather has a unique compassion for caring for others and looks forward to bringing her services to her home community.
Celebrate Mother’s Day
FJ246
$99
FJ225
$119
Create a Necklace as Unique as Your Family
FJ236
$99
In Sterling Silver FJ204
Coin Gemstones All Months $15 ea. FJ203
Briolette Gemstones All Months $29 ea.
FJ243
FJ210
Each Initial
$22
Each Charm
FJ242
$22
Mommy Chic Gemstones, Initials and Boy & Girl Charms Sold Separately
Diamond Shop 100 E Main - Ada - (580)332-0457 Open Monday - Friday 10 to 5:30 Saturday 10 to 5
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs and Wine Sampling Christinaʻs Craft Cookies Vendors
Live Music Bob &Wilma Harden (580)857-2869 • (580)421-5792
7569 EW 148 • Allen (Hwy 1 to Allen, south on County Line Road for 1 mile, turn back east on E. Gilmore (Gerty Road) for 6 miles. Watch for Signs)
Everyone is Invited
Announcing
HEATHER PRENTICE, APRN
ALLEN HEALTH CLINIC
BEGINNING JUNE 6TH, 2016 SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW! 580-857-2424 202 W. BROADWAY, ALLEN OK 74825
“Accessible Care, Close to Home” 100 McDougal Drive -Holdenville, Ok-74848
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 7
IT PAYS TO OWN A KUBOTA
• Kubota L2501DT Power Package: • Kubota L2501DT Tractor • Kubota LA525 Loader/Bucket • Land Pride RCR1260 Cutter • Land Pride BB1260 Box Blade • 18ft Light Duty Trailer
POWER PACKAGES
$19,500
• Kubota L3301DT Power Package: • Kubota L3301DT Tractor • Kubota LA525 Loader/Bucket • Land Pride RCR1260 Cutter • Land Pride BB1260 Box Blade • 18ft Light Duty Trailer
POWER PACKAGES
$22,999 • Kubota B2320DT Power Package: • Kubota B2320DT Tractor • Kubota LA304 Loader/Bucket • Land Pride RCR1248 Cutter • Land Pride BB1248 Box Blade • Light Duty Trailer
POWER PACKAGES
$16,999 $12,985
$56,262
$13,989
Kubota BX1870 w/Loader & Bucket & Land Pride BB1248
Kubota M9960 w/Loader & Bucket
Kubota ZD1211 60” Catcher Not Included
Limited-Time
EXCLUSIVE OFFER for Kubota M Series Owners
HUGE TRADE-IN REBATES
$500 Off Kubota DM Series Mowers or $1000 Kubota Round Baler Purchases If you Own A Kubota M-Series Tractor (Offer Ends 6/30/16)
Kubota BV4160
BIG Rebates & Incentives on Kubota Hay Tools End June 30th
$9,910 Kubota DM2028 9Ft
- The Brand That Works For You -
Great Plains Kubota Great Plains Ada 1601 N. Mississippi (580)427-9000
WWW.GPKUBOTA.COM
Great Plains Duncan Great Plains Edmond Great Plains Shawnee 3445 N. Hwy 81 (580)255-1117
I-35 & Waterloo Rd. (405)330-5300
815 E. MacArthur (405)275-4455
RENTS
Happy Mother’s Day to Our
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 - PAGE 8
Who knows their mothers better than the Allen Pre-K students? No one, that’s why when we needed information we went right to the best source . . . W hat is your mother ’s name? Mom How old is she? 7 How tall is she? 6 feet How much does she weigh? 40 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Clean up What is her favorite drink? Tea What is her favorite thing to eat? Chips W hat is her favorite TV show? Mickey Mouse What does she cook? Macaroni Where does she like to go? McDonald What does she like to do for fun? Lets us clean with her — Zoey Ables W hat is your mother ’s name? Tama How old is she? 27 How tall is she? 8 feet How much does she weigh? 20 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Eat What is her favorite drink? Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Cheeseburger W hat is her favorite TV show? Grown-up shows What does she cook? Noodles Where does she like to go? Home What does she like to do for fun? Watch TV — Raeleon Brown W hat is your mother ’s name? Cassandra How old is she? 60 How tall is she? 13 feet How much does she weigh? 15 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Cleans What is her favorite drink? Tea What is her favorite thing to eat? Tacos W hat is her favorite TV show? News What does she cook? Anything Where does she like to go? Nana & Papa Kenny’s house What does she like to do for fun? Clean up the house — Brinlee Cardinalle W hat is your mother ’s name? Nat How old is she? 300 How tall is she? 100 feet How much does she weigh?
100 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Nothing What is her favorite drink? Tea What is her favorite thing to eat? Everything W hat is her favorite TV show? Good Parks What does she cook? Everything that we like Where does she like to go? Everywhere What does she like to do for fun? Takes us somewhere fun — Broady Johnson W hat is your mother ’s name? Sarah How old is she? 6 How tall is she? 9 How much does she weigh? 90 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Cleans What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Chicken W hat is her favorite TV show? Football W hat does she cook? Chicken Where does she like to go? To the store What does she like to do for fun? Folds clothes — Harley Langley
W hat is your mother ’s name? Melany How old is she? 60 How tall is she? 60 feet How much does she weigh? 50 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Watches TV What is her favorite drink? Tea What is her favorite thing to eat? Steak W hat is her favorite TV show? Football W hat does she cook? Steak Where does she like to go? Marios What does she like to do for fun? Go on a field trip — Konner Love W hat is your mother ’s name? Olivia How old is she? 5 months How tall is she? 5 feet How much does she weigh? 70 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Work What is her favorite drink? Shakes What is her favorite thing to eat? Pasta
W hat is her favorite TV show? Horses What does she cook? Macaroni & Cheese Where does she like to go? Ada to work What does she like to do for fun? Watches us do cartwheels — Ayla Manuel W hat is your mother ’s name? Olivia How old is she? 18 How tall is she? 17 feet How much does she weigh? 8 pounds W hat color is her hair? White What does she do around the house? Carries the babies What is her favorite drink? Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Gravy W hat is her favorite TV show? Scary movies What does she cook? Gravy Where does she like to go? Where we play at What does she like to do for fun? Watch movies — Taycee Manuel W hat is your mother ’s name? Jessica How old is she? 12 How tall is she? 1 foot How much does she weigh? 12 pounds W hat color is her hair? Blonde What does she do around the house? Dishes What is her favorite drink? Every kind of drink What is her favorite thing to eat? Lots of food W hat is her favorite TV show? Football What does she cook? Lots of meals Where does she like to go? No where, she likes to stay home What does she like to do for fun? Play with me — Tristan Melton W hat is your mother ’s name? Heather How old is she? 29 How tall is she? 100 feet How much does she weigh? 40 pounds W hat color is her hair? Gray What does she do around the house? Cleans What is her favorite drink? Tea What is her favorite thing to eat? Ice Cream W hat is her favorite TV show? News W hat does she cook? Chicken Strips Where does she like to go? Shopping for clothes What does she like to do for
fun? Play with me — Kingston Prentice W hat is your mother ’s name? Jerrica How old is she? 27 How tall is she? 10 feet How much does she weigh? 46 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Laundry & dishes What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Tacos W hat is her favorite TV show? Team Mom What does she cook? Beans, Rice & Tacos Where does she like to go? Walmart What does she like to do for fun? Play with me — Sophia Shires W hat is your mother ’s name? Nicole How old is she? 6 How tall is she? 4 feet How much does she weigh? 6 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black, she has two colors in her hair What does she do around the house? Clean What is her favorite drink? Pop What is her favorite thing to eat? Sushi W hat is her favorite TV show? Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs W hat does she cook? Chicken Where does she like to go? To a big water park What does she like to do for fun? Go on a trip — Sophia Smith W hat is your mother ’s name? Mom How old is she? 18 How tall is she? 18 feet How much does she weigh? 90 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Plays with my toys What is her favorite drink? Coffee What is her favorite thing to eat? What she makes W hat is her favorite TV show? Everything What does she cook? What she likes Where does she like to go? Store What does she like to do for fun? Plays toys with me — Preston West W hat is your mother ’s name? Erin How old is she? 13 How tall is she? 11 feet How much does she weigh? 12 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Cooks dinner What is her favorite drink? Kool-Aide What is her favorite thing to eat? Sausage with Gravy W hat is her favorite TV show? Grown-up shows What does she cook? Gravy, tears up bread and puts in gravy Where does she like to go? To get gravy What does she like to do for fun? Plays with us — Aspen Sullivan W hat is your mother ’s name? Momma How old is she? 7 How tall is she? Bigger than me How much does she weigh? 9 pounds
W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Cleans & Cooks What is her favorite drink? Milk What is her favorite thing to eat? Fruit W hat is her favorite TV show? I don’t know What does she cook? Spaghetti Where does she like to go? Shopping What does she like to do for fun? Play with me — Edward Gonzalez W hat is your mother ’s name? Noemi How old is she? 4 How tall is she? 2 inches How much does she weigh? 1 pound W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? She holds me What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Vegetables W hat is her favorite TV show? Scooby Doo W hat does she cook? Toast Where does she like to go? The park What does she like to do for fun? She likes to swing — Mario Gonzalez W hat is your mother ’s name? Amber How old is she? 8 How tall is she? 12 inches How much does she weigh? 17 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Clean up What is her favorite drink? Diet Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Broccoli W hat is her favorite TV show? Chicken Little What does she cook? Green Beans Where does she like to go? The store What does she like to do for fun? Play X-Box car games — Tayden Frederick W hat is your mother ’s name? Kimberly How old is she? 26 How tall is she? 7 inches How much does she weigh? 55 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Wash dishes when we get done eating What is her favorite drink? Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Salad W hat is her favorite TV show? Frozen What does she cook? Pizza Where does she like to go? Ada What does she like to do for fun? Go eat at Chili’s — Ricklyn Jasna
Pre-K Moms - We Love You THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 -PAGE 9
W hat is your mother ’s name? Geri How old is she? 20 How tall is she? 20 inches How much does she weigh? 20 pounds W hat color is her hair? White What does she do around the house? Cleans & Cooks What is her favorite drink? Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Squash W hat is her favorite TV show? The News What does she cook? Steak & Squash Where does she like to go? Dollar General & Walmart What does she like to do for fun? Goes to the store — Joseph Johnson W hat is your mother ’s name? Cassi How old is she? 30 How tall is she? 40 inches How much does she weigh? 90 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Clean What is her favorite drink? Pop What is her favorite thing to eat? Watermelon W hat is her favorite TV show? Policeman shows What does she cook? Sandwiches for me Where does she like to go? To the store What does she like to do for fun? Ride her bike — Ryder Johnson W hat is your mother ’s name? Kim How old is she? 4 How tall is she? 8 inches How much does she weigh? 20 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown & Blonde What does she do around the house? Watch TV What is her favorite drink? Mt. Dew What is her favorite thing to eat? Tacos W hat is her favorite TV show? A cooking show What does she cook? Enchiladas Where does she like to go? To the store What does she like to do for fun? Play dolls with me — Jessi Mann W hat is your mother ’s name? Debbie How old is she? 10 How tall is she? She can touch the ceiling in my room How much does she weigh? 15 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? She works on paperwork and cooks all of our dinners What is her favorite drink? Juice What is her favorite thing to eat? Spaghetti W hat is her favorite TV show? The News because it tells her about the weather What does she cook? Spaghetti Where does she like to go? To the store What does she like to do for fun? Watch us play outside — Laira Rippee W hat is your mother ’s name? Momma How old is she? 30 How tall is she? She is big like my daddy How much does she weigh? 5 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Folds clothes What is her favorite drink?
Kool-Aide What is her favorite thing to eat? Sausage & Eggs W hat is her favorite TV show? Cartoons What does she cook? Fish Where does she like to go? To the store What does she like to do for fun? Go to the park with all of us — Emma Roberts W hat is your mother ’s name? Chelsea How old is she? 20 How tall is she? Big How much does she weigh? 2 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Cleans What is her favorite drink? Coffee What is her favorite thing to eat? Toast W hat is her favorite TV show? Cartoons & Mama Shows What does she cook? Sandwiches Where does she like to go? Ada What does she like to do for fun? Go to Walmart — Ryleigh Tate W hat is your mother ’s name? Jamie How old is she? 91 How tall is she? 91 inches How much does she weigh? 100 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Sometimes she cleans What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Roast W hat is her favorite TV show? Star Wars W hat does she cook? Meat Where does she like to go? To the movie theater What does she like to do for fun? Watches TV — Sophie Cassell W hat is your mother ’s name? Shawntel How old is she? 19 How tall is she? 14 inches How much does she weigh? 40 pounds W hat color is her hair? Brown What does she do around the house? Chores What is her favorite drink? Coke & Pepsi What is her favorite thing to eat? All kinds of fruit W hat is her favorite TV show? That teen mom show What does she cook? Oatmeal Where does she like to go? The 3rd circus What does she like to do for fun? She likes to play with me at the park — Stryker Henderson W hat is your mother ’s name? Ronna How old is she? 33 How tall is she? 48 inches How much does she weigh? 20 pounds W hat color is her hair? Same as me, a little darker What does she do around the house? Clean up my mess What is her favorite drink? Red stuff she puts in a big container of water What is her favorite thing to eat? Chicken & Potatoes W hat is her favorite TV show? I think Jessie on Disney What does she cook? Mimi Noodles” like I used to eat at Mimi’s house Where does she like to go?
Shopping What does she like to do for fun? Play with me — Kolbi Clark W hat is your mother ’s name? Momma Wilson How old is she? 5 How tall is she? Big How much does she weigh? 46 pounds What color is her hair? Yellow & Brown What does she do around the house? Cook What is her favorite drink? Dr Pepper What is her favorite thing to eat? Potatoes W hat is her favorite TV show? Batman movie W hat does she cook? Mashed Potatoes Where does she like to go? Walmart What does she like to do for fun? Play with me and listen to me talk to her — Rayna Wilson
W hat is your mother ’s name? Katherine H ow old is she? 19 or something How tall is she? 7 inches How much does she weigh? 7 pounds W hat color is her hair? Blonde like mine What does she do around the house? Cleans What is her favorite drink? Pepsi What is her favorite thing to eat? Popcorn W hat is her favorite TV show? Looney Tunes What does she cook? Mac & Cheese Where does she like to go? Walmart What does she like to do for fun? Take us to the park — Haven Ables W hat is your mother ’s name? Angela How old is she? 6 How tall is she? 60 inches How much does she weigh? 80 pounds W hat color is her hair? Gray What does she do around the house? Clean it up What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Eggs W hat is her favorite TV show? Wrestling
What does she cook? Pancakes Where does she like to go? Walmart What does she like to do for fun? Play the X-Box — Korbin Ashby W hat is your mother ’s name? April How old is she? 6 How tall is she? 7 inches How much does she weigh? 82 pounds W hat color is her hair? Black What does she do around the house? Wash dishes What is her favorite drink? Water What is her favorite thing to eat? Popcorn W hat is her favorite TV show? Cartoons What does she cook? Seaweeds Where does she like to go? LazerZone What does she like to do for fun? Play toys with me — Becket Burris
Helping you celebrate all the milestones in your lives!
• • • • • Serving the area and your family since 1941
Wedding Mother’s Day Graduation Birthday Retirement We are here to help.
www.gemjewelersada.com
101 W Main , Ada • (580)332-2277
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 - PAGE 10
Proud Supporter of
Allen Mustang Athletics
www.adadodge.com
Dodge Durango
1109 N Broadway Ave., Ada, OK 74820 (580)332-9400 •
up to
$5,000 Off
Mustangs end season with regional losses
By HERMAN BROWN Allen correspondent The Allen Mustangs saw their high school baseball season come to an end Monday afternoon in Wright City. Coach Steven Caldwell’s Mustangs played a total of four baseball games over the past week. AHS defeated the Broken Bow Savages 8-5 in the final non-playoff game of the season. The win came a week ago Monday at Allen High School.
On Thursday, Allen moved into the Class A regional baseball tournament. The Mustangs edged an exciting 7-6 win over the Porum Panthers. Allen played a second game on Thursday. However, the outcome was different as the Mustangs were beaten 5-1 by the Wright City LumberJax. Rain rolled in Friday and delayed the final regional game
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2016-38 In the Matter of the Estate of JOIE DALE BURK, Deceased. COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All persons interested in the Estate of Joie Dale Burk, Deceased You are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of May, 2016, Nancy Carole Burk (the “Petitioner”), Post Office Box 1488, Ada, Oklahoma 74821, by and through Susie Bolin Summers of Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Attorneys for Petitioner, filed in the District Court of Pontotoc County a Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, and Admission of Will to Probate (the “Petition”). The Petitioner has alleged that Joie Dale Burk, deceased (the “Decedent”), died testate on November 4, 2014, at the age of 82 years, domiciled in and residing in Riverside County, State of California, and that the total value of the Decedent’s property in Oklahoma is approximately $9,000.00. Attached to the Petition is an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Joie Dale Burk. Petitioner has asked this Court to admit the Will to probate and for other summary proceedings pursuant to Section 245 et seq. of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes. In an Order for Combined Notice entered on the 3rd day of May, 2016, the Court found that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and order notice to creditors and issue an order for hearing upon the Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate, the Final Accounting, and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees and Distribution. The names and addresses of the heirs or devisees of the decedent are as follows: Nancy Carole Burk Nancy Carole Burk, Trustee of the Joie Dale Burk and Nancy Carole Burk Living Trust Dale Scott Burk Dena Carole Burk c/o Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Post Office Box 1488, Ada, Oklahoma 74821 Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Joie Dale Burk, 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 Nancy Carole Burk, Special Administrator, at the law offices of Susie Bolin Summers, of Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Attorney for the Special Administrator, on or before the following presentment date: June 2, 2016, or the same will be forever barred. Notice is also hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 1st day of July, 2016, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. at the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma. At the hearing the Court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate and the Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, and Distribution of the Petitioner. The Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees and Distribution will be filed herein on or before the 8th day of June, 2016. You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate and the Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, and Distribution at any time before the hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner in care of her attorney, Susie Bolin Summers, Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Post Office Box 1488, Ada, Oklahoma 74821-1488, or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court. The Court will determine at the hearing whether the Will attached to the Petition shall be admitted to probate and whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the Estate will be distributed and to whom the Estate will be distributed. Susie Bolin Summers Susie Bolin Summers, OBA #22069 Alvin D. Files, OBA #2902 Charles D. Mayhue, OBA #5822 MAYHUE, SUMMERS & FILES, PLLC Attorneys at Law 121 South Broadway Avenue Post Office Box 1488 Ada, OK 74821-1488 Telephone: (580) 436-6500 Facsimile: (580) 332-7202 Attorney for Petitioner (Published in The Allen Advocate on May 5 and 12, 2016)
until Monday. Allen took a trop to Wright City and lost a 6-2 game to the Lumberjax. The setback was the second and final loss the Mustangs would
AT A GLANCE April 25 @ Allen Allen 8, Broken Bow 5 BB - 002 200 1 - (5-11-0) All - 032 120 0 - (8-11-1) Allen pitching Tucker Elliott, 1.0 inning, 0 runs, 0 hits 0 walks, 1 strikeout Josiah Jones, 2.0 innings, 4 runs, 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 strikeout Tommy Peay, 3.0 innings, 1 run, 5 hits, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts Team totals: 7.0 innings, 5 runs, 11 hits, 5 walks, 5 strikeouts --Regional Tournament April 28 @ 12:50 p.m. Allen 7, Porum 6 Allen - 011 032 0 - (7-10-1) Porum - 000 030 3 - (6-6-2) Allen pitching Josiah Jones, 4.2 innings, 3 runs, 4 hits, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts Tadyn Walker, 0.0 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts Tommy Peay, 2.0 innings, 3 runs, 2 hits, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts Tucker Elliott, 0.1 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 1 strikeouts Team totals: 7.0 innings, 6 runs, 6 hits, 6 walks, 8 strikeouts Allen hitting Tommy Peay, 2 walks Rush Black, 2-4, 1 RBI Tucker Elliott, 1-3, home run, 1 run, 1 RBI Josiah Jones, 2-2, 2 runs, 1 RBI Tadyn Walker, 2-3, 2 runs, 1 walk Aaron Dockrey, 1-3, 1 walk Drew Back, 2-3, double, 2 runs, 4 RBI, 1 walk Ty Brown, 1-4, 1 run Team totals: 11-28, 8 runs, 7 RBI,
suffered during the 2016 spring baseball campaign. Allen finished the year with a 21-13 win-loss record and
ranked No. 13 in the class. Here are the highlights of the recent games:
Legal Notice
5 walks ---
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2015-70 In the Matter of the Estate of Judith Kay Young, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is given that Jamie J. Henderson, Personal Representative of the Estate of Judith Kay Young, Deceased, having filed in this Court a Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, for Distribution and Discharge, the hearing of the same has been fixed by the Judge of said Court for 8:30 o’clock A.M., on May 16, 2016, at the Courtroom of said Court in the County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of Judith Kay Young, Deceased, determined, said estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged. WITNESS MY HAND this April 25, 2016. Steven Kessinger JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in The Allen Advocate on April 28 and May 5, 2016)
WE BUY LAND Contact Walnut Creek Property Investments, LLC Manager: Gary Coffee Phone: (405)596-9365
No Real Estate Commission to Pay! More Money in Your Pocket! (Published in The Allen Advocate April 28, May 5 and May 12, 2016)
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 - PAGE 11
For Sale BUSINESS FOR SALE JimLock Storage BY OWNER — Lakeside Mini Storage Units Convenience Store & Bait 3 sizes to choose from Shop for sale due to fail(405) 645-2457 ing health. Prime location ~~~ with active business. MinThe Gun Store now vats, coolers, soda 100 N. Hinckley, Holdenfountain and deli case inville cluded. Full kitchen with (405) 379-3331 deep fryer. Price goes up Cash for Gold & Silver with each passing month. Coins Buy – Sell – Trade Call 405-220-3487 and leave message with con~~~ Carolyn’s Hair Shop tact information.
580-320-7494
(31)
~~~
Call for an Appointment
Garage Sale GARAGE SALE — Friday & Saturday, 200 S. County Line Road. Lots of Miscellaneous, all $5 or less.
~~~
Larry’s Lawn Service Mowing, Weedeating, Trimming, Yard Clean Up
Reasonable Rates
Larry Akins 405-221-7909
YARD SALE — Friday & Saturday, 507 S. 2nd Street, Allen. Record player, cassette player. Lots of miscellaneous.
~~~
Onions for Sale
The Ada Shriners will be selling Vidalia onions, beginning Tuesday, May 3rd. They may be purchased at McFerran’s, Margerum’s Small Engine Repair, or by calling (580) 768-4880,
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 Scott McCormack Cell 580-310-4389
West of Ada on Hwy 3W • (580)436-5033 southernoklivestock.com
Thank You for your patronage & support! Stockers & Feeder • Pairs, Cows & Bulls
Wednesdays starting at 9:00 a.m. Average Report for 4/27/16 Total Head: 584
Steers 192-197 ...............$250.00-$260.00 300-345 ...............$200.00-$217.00 403-445 ...............$185.00-$192.00
Sale Every Wednesday
Heifers 300-335 .............. $170.00-$183.00 374-397 .............. $160.00-$163.00 350-394 .............. $165.00-$175.00 405-445 .............. $155.00-$166.00 455-495 .............. $154.00-$167.00 601-602 ............................ $137.00 953.....................................$115.00
...If it’s Real Estate We Can Sell It!! • Acreages • Farms
• Residential • Commercial
REAL ESTATE
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 101 N. Hinckley
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
Broker Associate
Sales Associate 405-221-1325 405-380-6517 405-221-6132 405-380-6715 405-380-8033 405-221-3330 State, National & Global Exposure
For complete list of all listings, go to www.jsherryrealestate.com • www.realtor.com
MLS - member of the Shawnee Board Multilist “Members of OKMAR - Oklahoma City Metro Area Realtors”
Mother’s Day Flowers
Big Selection Potted Plants Flowers Vegetable Plants Great Prices Good Selection Locally Grown
Allen Tire & Feed & Emily’s Nutrition Club LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. P-05-41 In the Matter of the Estate of CLIFFORD RAY RHODES, Deceased. COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All persons interested in the Estate of Clifford Ray Rhodes, Deceased You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of April, 2016, Robert P. Warden (the “Petitioner”), by and through Susie Bolin Summers of Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Attorneys for Petitioner, filed, in the District Court of Pontotoc County, an Amended Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, and Admission of Will to Probate (the “Amended Petition”). The Petitioner has alleged that Clifford Ray Rhodes, deceased (the “Decedent”), died testate on March 27, 2004, at the age of 67 years, domiciled in and residing in Jasper County, State of Missouri, and that the total value of the Decedent’s property in Oklahoma is $9,666.00. Attached to the Amended Petition is a certified copy of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament. Petitioner has asked this Court to admit the Will to probate and for other summary proceedings pursuant to Section 245 et seq. of Title 58 of the Oklahoma Statutes. In an Order for Combined Notice entered on the 20th day of April, 2016, the Court found that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and order notice to creditors and issue an order for hearing upon the Amended Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate, the Final Accounting, and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees and Distribution. The names and addresses of the heirs or devisees of the Decedent are as follows: Michael Ray Rhodes Don Rhodes Greenpeace Fund, Inc. c/o Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Post Office Box 1488, Ada, OK 74821 Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Clifford Ray Rhodes, 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 Robert P. Warden, Personal Representative, at the law offices of Susie Bolin Summers, Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: May 20, 2016, or the same will be forever barred. Notice is also hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 21st day of June, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma. At the hearing the Court will decide whether to approve the Amended Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate and the Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, and Distribution of the Petitioner. The Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees and Distribution will be filed herein on or before the 25th day of May, 2016. You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the Amended Petition for Summary Administration and Admission of Will to Probate and the Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, and Distribution at any time before the hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner in care of his attorney, Susie Bolin Summers, Mayhue, Summers & Files, PLLC, Post Office Box 1488, Ada, Oklahoma 74821-1488, or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court. The Court will determine at the hearing whether the Will attached to the Amended Petition shall be admitted to probate and whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the Estate will be distributed and to whom the Estate will be distributed. Susie Bolin Summers Susie Bolin Summers - OBA #22069 Alvin D. Files, OBA #2902 Charles D. Mayhue, OBA #5822 MAYHUE, SUMMERS & FILES, PLLC Post Office Box 1488 Ada, OK 74821-1488 Phone: (580) 436-6500 Attorneys for Petitioner (Published in The Allen Advocate on April 28 and May 5, 2016)
Allen Tire and Feed (580)857-2455 • Hwy 1 and County Line Road • Allen, Oklahoma Welcome our new mechanic and tire guy
Justin Henderson See Justin for all you mechanic and tune up work • Oil Changes • Tire Rotations and also check out our Flowers and Vegetable plants, potting soil and expert advice for your garden LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA SUSAN C. COLEMAN Plaintiff, vs. The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of EDMOND HAROLD HALL, Deceased; Defendants. CV-2016-43 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of EDMOND HAROLD HALL, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE that you and each of you, have been sued by the above named Plaintiff in the above entitled action in the District Court of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, and that you must answer the Petition filed by Plaintiff in said cause on or before the 9th day of June, 2016, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants above named in said action, quieting title to the following described real property located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma: A part of the SE/4 of Section 33, Township 3 North, Range 7 East, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the East Quarter Corner of said Section 33; thence S 89º 00’26” W, along the North line of said SE/4 a distance of 1488.20 feet; thence S 00º 25’43” E a distance of 186.66 feet; thence S 54º 47’58” W a distance of 187.00 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of old State Highway No. 3; thence S 33º 55’38” E along said right-of-way line a distance of 955.25 feet; thence N 58º 55’03” E a distance of 290.00 feet; thence N 75º 55’03” E a distance of 896.86 feet to a point on the East line of said SE/4; thence N 00º 55’35” W a distance of 745.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 30.27 acres, more or less, and judicially determining the heirship of EDMOND HAROLD HALL, deceased. th WITNESS my hand and seal this 18 day of April, 2016. KAREN DUNNIGAN Court Clerk Pontotoc County, Oklahoma By:S) P. Weaver Deputy Barry G. Burkhart OBA #14092 120 South Broadway Ada, Oklahoma 74820 (580) 332-2800 (580) 332-2811 (fax) Attorney for Plaintiff (Published in the Allen Advocate April 21, 28 and May 5, 2016)
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE CHICKASAW NATION ADA, OKLAHOMA Case No. A-2013-06 In RE the Adoption of G.E.H. (DOB 04/04/2006), A Minor Chickasaw Child NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: SHAUNA HOLLIS NORRIS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Amended Petition and Amended Application to Proceed without Consent of Natural Mother have been filed against you in the District Court of the Chickasaw Nation, Ada, Oklahoma, in an action entitled In RE: Adoption of G.E.H., Sherry Lyn Snider and Edgar Jerome Snider, Petitioner, and Shauna Hollis Norris is the natural mother of the above named child, Case No. A-2013-06. This Notice by Publication is specifically directed to Shauna Hollis Norris, whose whereabouts are unknown. The nature of this suit is an adoption wherein Sherry Lyn Snider and Edgar Jerome Snider, are petitioning the Court to adopt the above minor child, and have further requested this Court to determine that your consent is unnecessary because you have abandoned the minor child and have failed to meet your child support obligations. Unless you answer the Amended Petition and Amended Application to Proceed Without Consent of Natural Mother, Shauna Hollis Norris, on or before May 8, 2016, [41 days from 1st publication], the adoption proceeding will proceed without your consent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official signature and seal of Court this the 21 day of April, 2016. Wayne Joplin, Court Clerk By: s) Edward Stillwell Deputy Clerk s) Deresa Gray, CBA#47 Attorney for Petitioner 805 East Main Street- P.O. Box 1463 Ada, Oklahoma 74820 580/272-9300 - 580/272-9301 fax (Published in The Allen Advocate on April 28, May 5 and 12, 2016)
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2016-37 In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA JEANNE McMEANS, Deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Notice is hereby given to all heirs, devisees, and legatees of Barbara Jeanne McMeans, Deceased (the “Decedent”), that on the 2nd day of May, 2016, J. L. McMeans (the “Petitioner”) produced and filed in the District Court of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of the Decedent (the “Will”) and also filed a Petition for Probate of Will, Appointment of Personal Representative, and Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees (the “Petition”) praying that the Will be admitted to probate, that Letters Testamentary be issued to the Petitioner as Personal Representative to serve without bond, and that the identity of all heirs, devisees, and legatees of the Decedent be judicially determined. Pursuant to an Order of the Court, notice is hereby given that the 16th day of May, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., has been appointed as the time for hearing the Petition and proving the Will in the District Courtroom of the Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 2nd day of May, 2016. L. Jackson JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Susie Bolin Summers, OBA #22069 Alvin D. Files, OBA #2902 Charles D. Mayhue, OBA #5822 MAYHUE, SUMMERS & FILES, PLLC Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 1488 121 South Broadway Avenue Ada, OK 74821-1488 Telephone: (580) 436-6500 Facsimile: (580) 332-7202 (Published in The Allen Advocate on May 5, 2016)
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2016-27 In the Matter of the Estate of Macon Hughes, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All creditors having claims against 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 Patrick W. Hughes, Personal Representative at the law offices of Robert W. Gray, P.O. Box 2487, Ada, Oklahoma 74821-2487, on or before the following presentment date: June 16, 2016 or the same will be forever barred. Steven Kessinger JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in The Allen Advocate on April 28 and May 5, 2016)
THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, MAY 5, 2016 - PAGE 12
d C o o e F n t n er ll e
Prices Valid Thursday, May 5 thru Wednesday, May 11
• Movie Rental • Accept SNAP • WIC Approved • VISA • MasterCard • American Express • Discover • Money Orders
A
Senior Citizen Discount Day is Downtown Allen • 857-2627 •Store Hours Wednesdays 8 to 7 Monday - Saturday : Sundays 12 to 6 • XXL Lay’s Family SizeHunt Bro. Pizza
Fresh Red Ripe
Potato Chips $
Strawberries $
23
2 5 Pre Priced $4.29
1 Lb carton
Shurfine Soda
Fresh Frozen Pork
Spareribs
Boneless New York
Strip Steaks
1 25 Lb
12 pack cans
Dr Pepper, Coke & Sprite
45 3
Spaghetti Sauce Rotel
Diced Tomatoes 10 oz can 1 oz
99 98
Tampico ¢ Punch Shurfine
¢
Shurfine
Dips
• French Onion • Ranch • Green Chile • Jalapeno
99
Nunn Better
Kraft
Dressing
2
$
16 oz bottle
original or Sesame
TenderCrust Large
Hamburger 99 Buns $ 79
5
$
1
24.2 oz 30.5 oz
8 cnt Pkg
Ice Cream Sandwiches
23 USDA Choice Boneless
Rump Roast
Covered Wagon
Cure 81 Boneless
Best Buy
3
99 Lb
for
69
21
99
¢
$
10 lb bag
for
Shurfine
Parkay
Yogurt 6 oz cup
2 13
$
4 1 $
Cucumbers Onions
8 pk
$
Sliced Bacon • whole or half •
99
16 lb bag
White
Soft Spread Tub
3 2 89
$
99
Kool-Aid Drink Mix 2 Quart
Fresh
2
Blue Bunny
6
39 Dog Food $
DAIRY AND FROZEN BARGAINS
$
$
99
24 oz Loaf
128 oz
$
1 Lb
12 oz
Hams
23 $
Russet Potatoes
Sweet Peppers
2
Coffee
30 oz Jar
US #1
Wilson’s Mini
$
99
$
Lb
Sandwich Bread ¢
Mayo
$
24 oz can
Shurfine White
Hellmann’s
2 liter bottles
Hunt’s
6
99
$
$
$ 99
¢
$
1
Red Diamond
Tea
25
99
$
gal
13 oz Tub
USDA Choice Tenderized
99 Bottom Lb
$
Round Steak Jamestown
Sliced Bacon $
25 1 Lb Pkg
3 1
49 Lb
fully cooked
99 Ham 10 Lb Box
Lb
$
Steaks
Country Pride
99 Lb
Hormel ‘Little Sizzler’
Breaded Chicken Link Sausage Tenders or Nuggets $ ¢
2 5 99 26 oz bag
12 oz box