September 15

The Road to Success runs uphill

Allen Advocate VOLUME 69 NUMBER 50 ALLEN, PONTOTOC COUNTY , OKLAHOMA 1 SECTION (USPS 543600) 50¢ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

After many hours of practice and bumps and bruises along the way the Allen High School Cheerleaders will be competing in their first ever OSSAA Regional Cheer Competition this Saturday, September 17th, at the Chickasha High School. Their Class 2A Division begins at 12:00 noon. Pictured are (back, left to right) Meysa Dohlman, Shaylee Hopkins, Caitlin Riddle, Autumn Hamilton, Chelsea Wedlow; (center) Taelor Diener, Hailey Masterson, Alyssa Maloy, Kayla Lawler; and (front) Laramie Sanders, Sydney Payne, Jailynn Porter, Makenna Pegg and Allison Chitwood.

Allen enrollment increases to 534 students T he Allen Board of Education met Monday evening, September 12th, for an almost three-hour meeting which included the hiring of two certified personnel and four aides.

Three members of the school board, Cindy Davis, Robert Hammonds and Jeff Maloy, were in attendance, along with administrators Bill Caruthers, Tony Wellington and Greg Mills, board secretary Brenda Robertson, and guest Jami Rinehart. Board members Chad Goodson and Frayne Black were absent.

Following the reading of the Statement of Open

Meeting Law, approval was given to twelve items in the consent agenda.

These included minutes of the previous meeting, purchase orders and encumbrances, treasurer’s report, activity fund report, the naming of 2016-17 committees, approval of the Estimate of Needs, change of activity sub-accounts and fundraisers, bank authorization, travel reimbursement for a School for the Blind student, payment from the Chickasaw Nation “Packed Promise Program”, travel requests, and the declaration of surplus Ag education equipment.

Administrators, teachers, students and community members have been named to the advisory committees for Gifted & Talented, Professional Development, Safe-Fit & Healthy Schools, Reading Sufficiency, Title I and Title II. A copy of the school’s Estimate of Needs can be found in this issue of The Advocate.

Dr. Caruthers’ signature was authorized for QZAB money with BancFirst.

Travel requests for Encyclomedia and livestock showings at the Tulsa State Fair were approved for the school librarian and Ag teacher; and Ag

equipment no longer serviceable to the students was declared surplus and now can be sold/removed from the school.

The Board opened and discussed bids received concerning the proposed Allen football field house project. Authorization was given to the Superintendent to accept and/or negotiate with those who submitted bids.

Approval was given to a contract for psychological/testing services for the current school year, and also to policy changes regarding the District’s leave policy to make it meet state statutes, and

to the school’s wellness policy to meet USDA and Oklahoma guidelines.

Dr. Caruthers was given the authority to pursue a course of action to revise and update the local school board policy manual. The transfer of revenue from the extended day activity account to the General Fund was then approved before the Board and administrators adjourned to Executive Session.

U pon their return the Board accepted the recommendation to hire two certified personnel, Jan Rutherford to work with the elementary reading

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Mustang Football Travel to Haileyville Friday Night • Mustang Football - Page 2 • Alycia Evans Makes Rowing Team - Page 6 • Classifieds - Page 8

• Message from the Superintendent -Page 7 • Lady Mustang Fast Pitch - Page 9 • One Pharmacist’s View - Page 5

C ountry Comments

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by Bill Robinson, Publisher

Connie Dyer writes that getting older has some fun moments . . .

My goal for 2016 was to lose just 10 pounds? Only 15 to go.

Ate salad for dinner ? Mostly croutons & tomatoes . . . Really just one big, round crouton covered with tomato sauce . . . And cheese . . . FINE, it was a pizza . . . I ate a pizza?

How to prepare Tofu: 1. Throw it in the trash.

2. Grill some Meat.

I just did a week’s worth of cardio after walking into a spider web.

I don’t mean to brag but I finished my 14-day diet food in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

A recent study has found women who carry a little extra weight live longer than men who mention it.

Senility has been a smooth transition for me.

Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below zero out they closed school? Me neither.

I may not be that funny or athletic or good looking or smart or talented – I forgot where I was going with this.

I love being over 80—I learn something new every day—and forget 5 others.

A thief broke into my house last night—He started searching for money—so I woke up and searched with him.

I think I’ll just put an “Out of Order” sticker on my forehead and call it a day.

Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

—CC— Here is the next installment of the 1948 Teaching Tactics.

Teacher-Profession Relationships • The teacher who reads is more likely to be the teacher who leads.

• The teacher who is satisfied with average results will never be a top-notcher.

• If you are using some device or method that brings results, pass it on. That is working with the team. Teamwork wins. This is your school and it will be what you and your neighbor make it—no more, no less. The school’s success is your success, and your success is the school’s success.

• When you pay for experience, be sure to keep your receipt.

• There isn’t such a thing as remaining at the same professional level. You either progress or grow stale.

• Do not follow ideas merely because they are new.

• It is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

• Are you a better teacher today than you were one year ago? If you are not, something is wrong.

• Without enthusiasm nothing is accomplished. Enthusiasm is contagious so it will pay to develop it. Keep things moving and avoid the drag. Good teaching involves the ability to inspire enthusiasm.

• No true teacher works by the hour.

• Where there is no poise, there is no power.

• We should pity the teacher who “turns up her nose” at everything and complains continually about being overworked.

• Are you teaching because you love it, or because you are waiting . . .?

• The teacher who considers his personal habits a matter of his own business is in the wrong profession. Remember that our profession has for its purpose the direction, guidance, and development of youth. Youth learns more by example than by precept.

• Too many teachers watch the clock.

• Some men who can tell how a city should be built, can’t build a bonfire.

• The teacher who is not heartily in love with her work will not succeed.

• Your profession demands of you an exceptional standard of conduct.

• Sad is the day for any teacher when she becomes satisfied with the job she is doing.

• It isn’t your position, but your disposition that makes you happy or unhappy.

• The growing teacher does not wait to be rated; she rates herself.

• The most vital force in the schoolroom is the teacher. llen dvocATe • Teaching Tishea A way ofAliving.

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• Education is the encouragement Devotion of the Week of right habits.

ON EARTH • StagnationHEAVEN is the most common sin in our profession.Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the • The better school. first heaven and the the teacher, first earththe hadbetter passedthe away.

Also there was no moreonly, sea. Revelation 21:1 wisdom is cau• Ignorance, is cocksure; tious. Christians often ask, Where is heaven? Heaven is mentioned more than 500 times in Scripture, but the • Have your work for the day plannedofinJesus detail. only location suggested is “up.”

The apostles stood plans “gazingyou up are into like heaven” as Jesus ascended Without a ship drifting on the(Acts waves.

1:11).

The apostle Paul was “caught up” into a “third A good teacher plans his work carefully. heaven”—but he doesn’t say any more than “up” about • Be patient. location (2 Corinthians 12:2).

• Given The teacher willof never get far whoheaven’s has to be the lack specificity about location, Christians by default think it is somewhere coaxed along. overhead, somewhere in the “heavens.” But Scripture • The future welfare of humanity depends upon seems to suggest that heaven will be on earth, not in the the training of the generation.

Teachers sky. When thepresent apostle John saw the New Jerusalemhold of heaven,” it came to the earth the “coming future indown theirout hands.

(Revelation 21:2). present • Teachers withAnd thatPeter “tireddescribed feeling”theare seldom heavens and earth being “burned up” and “dissolved” tired(2through overwork.

Peter 3:10-11), replaced by “new heavens and a new • Your workrighteousness should be your medicine. earth in which dwells” (verse 13). So it seems that God will renovate and restore His originaland • Often too much attention is given to housing creation by creating heaven on earth. equipment and too thebut quality of the You may lovelittle whereattention you live to now, you will teaching staff. love your heaven-on-earth home that is coming much more!

• A most serious fault is to be conscious of none.

• Character training should be the aim of all school activities.

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Mustangs looking to get back in win column

By HERMAN at home last week inBROWN cluded more turnovers Allen correspondent for the Mustangs. Coach Caldwell point that to an The Allen Mustangs will issue in recent losses. be looking to get back on “Turnovers have been track this Friday evening very costly the last two with a non-district football games,” the coach said. game at Haileyville.

“We have to take care of Coach Steven Caldwell’s the ball. We have to get team suffered a 46-16 better.” loss to the visiting DeThe coach realizes that war Dragons last Friday his Mustangs have faced at Mustang Stadium. AHS two of the best Eight Man had lost to Wetumka 28- teams in Wetumka and 14 a week earlier. The Dewar. While not coming win came in a Zero Week away with wins, the coach blowout victory over the saw a benefit to playing the Fox Foxes. two strong opponents.

The 30-point setback “We knew our non-dis-

Allen School Board from Page 1

program and Alan Ogles to teach high school social studies. Also hired were Kristi Smith and Crystal Bear as elementary aides and possible bus drivers; Patricia Spray as part time paraprofessional special education assistant; and Vanessa Scroggins as a secondary aide.

Work at the football field continues with progress on the restroom facility; the new band room is in use and the cafeteria has been expanded to encompass their former space. Current enrollment has increased to 534 students.

Country Comments from Page 2

• Our school is good only in so far as it is growing better every day.

• You don’t have to live in a big town to do big things in education.

• Correct English should be taught in every classroom. Every teacher is an instructor of English.

• We all make mistakes; that is why there are erasers on pencils.

• The “just-as-soon-as” habit is serious with some teachers.

• Remember that few men can be experts in more than one or two lines.

• Personality is a vital factor in teaching. Develop it.

• Nothing is too small to pay attention to if it is big enough to interfere with your success.

• Since our profession involves the future of children, it should be taken seriously.

• Get married if you want to, but don’t merely teach school until that times comes.

• If you know your failings, you have learned much.

• Thoroughness beats brilliancy.

—CC— And last of all my favorite story of the week . . .

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK Hillary Clinton goes to a gifted-student primary school in New York to talk about the world. After her talk she offers question time.

One little boy puts up his hand. Hillary asks him what his name is. “Kenneth,” he says.

“And what is your question, Kenneth?” she asks.

“I have three questions,” he says.

“First—whatever happened in Benghazi?

“Second—why would you run for president if you are not capable of handling two e-mail accounts?

“And, third—whatever happened to the missing six billion dollars while you were Secretary of State?”

Just then the bell rings for recess. Hillary informs the kiddies that they will continue after recess.

When they resume Hillary says, “Okay, where were we? Oh, that’s right, question time. Who has a question?

A different boy—little Johnny—puts his hand up.

Hillary points to him and asks him what his name is. “Johnny,” he says.

“And what is your question, Johnny?” she asks.

“I have five questions,” he says.

“First—whatever happened in Benghazi?

“Second—why would you run for president if you are not capable of handling two e-mail accounts?

“Third—whatever happened to the missing six billion dollars while you were Secretary of State?

“Fourth—why did the recess bell go off 20 minutes early?

“And, fifth—Where’s Kenneth?”

trict schedule was going to let us know where we were at, so now we know,” he said. “We need to get better offensively and defensively. Our passing game has been really good. We just have start controlling the line of scrimmage to get our run game going.

We need to coach them up better. It’s my fault. They will be ready to go.”

Against Dewar, AHS quarterback Colton Frederick completed 10 of 19 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.

Rush Black was the most prolific receiver against the Dragons. Black hauled in 5 passes for 94 yards.

Garrett Wallis added 2 catches for 19 yards and Joe Howshar, hauled in a pair of passes for 17 yards.

Ty Brown rounded out the list with one catch for17 yards.

The ground game for the Mustangs was led by Joe Howshar with 6 carries for 49 yards. Colton Frederick followed with 14 carries for 38 yards.

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Garrett Wallis was close behind with 8 carries for 37 yards. Shane Rinehart ran twice but finished with 0 yards rushing.

The top defensive showings came from Ty Brown with 7 tackles and 2 assists, Joe Howshar with 5 tackles and 5 assists, and Colton Frederick with 2 tackles and 5 assists.

Dewar took an 8-0 lead at the 8:32 mark of the first quarter. The Dragons scored on a 5-yard run and added a conversion run.

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Threads of Life

by Cleo Emerson LeVally

In my local newspaper there is a news article published daily that I always read. It is DATABANK. The article starts out with the date and then lists the day of the year it is. The article I am writing about starts out with the date of ‘Friday, September 9, 2016’ and then a print such as ‘Today is the 253rd day of 2016 and the 92nd day of summer.’

I read this even though I already know what day it is and the number of the date in the year is unimportant to me, but I usually look at it anyway.

Last week the facts listed in this column were very interesting as I certainly would not have thought of it or researched any facts that had happened on this date in years past, but last week this column got to me.

Under that date in history: ‘In 1776, the Continental Congress officially changed the name of the United Colonies to the United States of America.

‘In 1791, the capital of the United States was

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‘In 1850, California was admitted as the 31st U.S. State.

‘In 1893, Ester Cleveland, second child of President Grover Cleveland and his wife Frances, became the only child of a president to be born in the White House.

‘In 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

And as of last week, 210.8

million albums of his were certified sold, making him second only to the Beetles (269.5 albums sold) as the greatest selling artist of all time.

‘On today’s date, in 1965, Los Angeles Dodger’s pitcher Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game against the Chicago’s Cubs.’

Also a fact was listed that California did not go through a formal period as other states did to become

Services for Robert Charles Anderson, 86, were 2:00 p.m. Monday, at September 12th, the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, James Hammonds officiated.

Burial followed at Allen Cemetery with the Chickasaw Honor Guard conducting military honors.

Mr. Anderson died

Thursday, September 8, 2016 at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born March 8, 1930 in Wetumka to Clint and Tilda Mae Ussery Anderson. He attended Allen School.

Bob married Bobbie Sue Moreland on March 4, 1952. She preceded him in death on July 24, 1982. Mr. Anderson was a MSGT (ret) from the United States Army, serving 26 years. After retiring from the military he had several other jobs.

Survivors include one son, Paul Anderson and wife Karen of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Cindy Hammonds and husband James of Gerty, Charlene Popp of

a U.S. territory because that year California has over 6000 residents, the number listed in order to become a state. That was because of the gold rush and its population mushroomed.

I checked Databank on Sunday thinking there would be a lot published about 9/11, when planes bombed the World Trade Center in New York and other sites which claimed nearly 3000 lives and there was only a short paragraph listed. I was surprised at the brevity of this.

Services held for Robert Anderson

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Wagoner, and Karen Dull and husband Robert of Wewoka; two brothers, Tommy Anderson of Allen and Jimmy Anderson, both of Allen; three sisters, Fran Berglund of Ada, Dorothy Poison of Moore, and Mildred Burk of Allen; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cathy Janda; one brother, Don Anderson; one grandson, Robert Hammonds; and a son-in-law, Joe Popp.

Bearers were grandson and great-grandsons.

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

Services held for Donald Hoover

Donald Paul Hoover, longtime resident of Holdenville, passed away on September 9, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born June 1, 1933 in Holdenville to H. M. Hoover and Stella Mae (Farley) Hoover.

He graduated from Holdenville High School and worked as a mechanic for Ford in Garland, Texas. Later, he returned to Oklahoma to work in the oilfield. Paul worked for many years installing aluminum siding. He loved to tinker and fix things. He could fix anything from a watch to a lawn mower or car motor. He was truly a jack of all trades.

Preceding him in death are his parents; daughter Vicki Hoover; sister Joyce Mitchell; and brother Tommy Hoover.

Survivors include his children Debra Whitley of Tecumseh, Sheree Lucas and husband Dusty of Holdenville, Jerry Hoover and wife Barbie of Holdenville, Jeff Hoover of Kansas City, Kansas, Amber Radebaugh and husband Kevin of Bixby, and Jonathan Hoover of Buffalo, New York; grandchildren Megan, Destiny, Tobin, Hannah, Hunter, Brandy and Vicky; greatgrandson Weston; siblings David Hoover and wife Joyce of Calvin, Joe Hoover and wife Judy of Colorado, Johnny Hoover and wife Carla of Holdenville, and Scotty Hoover of Maud; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 15th, at the Holdenville Cemetery. Rev. Dane Robinson will officiate. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Hoover, Hunter Hoover, Dusty Lucas, Jerry King and Dwight Reams.

Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

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One Pharmacist’s View I t was 1956 and our cruise to the far Pacific was about done. We had been shot at, spied on and caught in a major Typhoon. We had stayed at sea for 30 days stretches and only had 4 movies.

We survived a collision at sea with our AKA (Cargo Replenishing ship). We managed to suffer 4 deaths at sea and lost 23 other sailors when the Chinese shot down our re-con plane. One had drowned at Oahu.

But we were lucky to be on an aircraft carrier.

The USS Lexington had its own bakery, ice cream machines and abundant stores of food unless you liked eggs, milk or most any kind of red meat. The Navy was big on oatmeal, SOS, (unknown sauce on toast), red beans and cornbread. When our next big liberty was announced to be in Hong Kong and for 12 days, we were pretty excited.

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ful place to look at. The mountains crowding Victoria Harbor also served as home for this city of sky-scrapers. The city was full of British tailor shops. It also was home to thousands of French people and other Europeans. The result was you could buy quality clothing there at bargain-basement prices.

D id I say there were French there? Well yeah.

Lots of great French restaurants. Cheap? Oh yeah. The Hong Kong dollar was vastly undervalued and it was a buyer’s market. Found a French restaurant the first day ashore. Boy, was it good. My friend from Albuquerque, a guy named Forrest Hannon decided we needed some clothes and we found a good shop.

These guys take you down to your underwear and sew these garments on while you stand. A beautiful

Chinese girl brings little drinks with umbrellas in them and little platters of crumpets. Then they tell you how much you owe and when to come back.

Time passes and our time to leave was nearing. One last big liberty. Hannon and I had an invite from some Royal Navy guys to meet them at the Hong Kong British Sailor’s hang out. We were to have steak. Again. Also we needed to pick up our new suits and pay for them.

But wait. There was a hitch here. A pair of Marines detailed to our ship came and joined us as sort of “unwelcomed guests.”

Trouble was brewing.

One of the British Sailors asked me if I had invited them and I said no. He then informed them that this was not only a private club but a private party.

That’s when the trouble started. I won’t go into a blow for blow, tit for tat

Light from God’s Word

Mark Legg Allen Church of Christ

An umpire named Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, “There’re 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball, tomato head.” Suspecting that the umpire would erupt with anger, the coaches and players braced themselves for Ruth’s ejection. However, the cool headed Pinelli replied, “Maybe so, Babe, but mine is the only opinion that counts.”

In the Christian world, men have many different opinions about God, worshipping God, the church, how to be forgiven of sins and many other things.

However, we need to realize that God’s judgment is the only one that counts.

It doesn’t matter if every person on earth believes something that is contradictory to God word, God’s word is still correct.

It is a grave mistake to blindly follow the majority. Jesus said, “…wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruc-

tion, and there are many who go in by it.” (Matt 7:13) We will not be judged by the beliefs or opinions of men, but by the words of Jesus Christ. He said, “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him — the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.” (John 12:48) If we are trying to serve and worship God by following the teaching of a particular church, we may be making

rendering of the spat that followed, but Hannon and I were both tossed out.

The sparring match continued out on the sidewalk with a crowd of fans cheering us on. I’m not too sure they were yelling for me or them but soon we heard the hee-haw of their version of a siren and Hannon said, “let’s get out of here.” And we did.

Later we picked up our new suits and since they were so cheap we both bought new uniforms.

And why not? Ours were ripped here and there and what with a bloody nose-well you know.

We caught a cab down to the water front, ready to go back to the ship. Then I saw one forlorn Marine handcuffed to a handrail.

He was our guy. I now looked real good with my stripes and stuff so I went

over to the MP in charge and told him I had come for the Marine and I would take him back. “Do you have some charges?” I asked. He responded and said, “Oh yeah, it’s all right here taking 2 or 3 sheets of paper out of his clipboard. I signed for him and they released him to my custody. I kept the papers and we all walked aboard like nothing ever happened. The Marine asked me the next day, “What did you do with those papers?” I told him, “I thought you had ‘em.”

LOL. I haven’t been back to Hong Kong since but I doubt if they are still looking for me. Don’t know about my Marine buddy, however. Have a good weekend and go to church Sunday.

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a grave mistake. Trying to serve God by what seems right to us is also a dangerous thing because “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12) What seemed right to the 40,000 baseball fans didn’t count; it was still a ball and Babe was out.

May God help each of us to read and study God’s word for ourselves rather than following along with the crowd and their opinions.

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Alycia Evans makes UCO Rowing Team

A fter two intensive weeks of training and tryouts, the University of Central Oklahoma women’s rowing program announced its novice roster ahead of the 2016-17 season. UCO Rowing added 23 novice athletes to the pre-existing 22 member varsity athlete roster including 2016 Allen High School graduate Alycia Evans.

“We had a strong showing of about 50 students for try-outs this year and are excited about the newcomer athletes that

made the cut,” assistant coach Montia Rice said.

“We want to congratulate the 23 who made the team and are now part of our program. We look forward to working with this group to continue developing the program by adding depth and speed.”

R owing has quickly soared to one of the more successful sports at Central Oklahoma. Last year, the Bronchos finished second in the NCAA Division II championships and, in just eight seasons of rowing, UCO has produced nine All-Americans.

Alycia is the daughter of LeaAnn Wells of Allen and Jason Evans of Iowa; she is the granddaughter of Jim and Lyn Anderson, Allen.

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Jaedyn Spradling was selected as the Calvin Elementary Student of the Month for September. She is a fifth grade student. Jaedyn enjoys playing, basketball, basketball and basketball. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Jenny Spradling.

Connor Dunn is the High School September Student of the Month. A sophomore at CHS, Connor enjoys playing sports and deer hunting. He is the son of Jason and Jodie Dunn.

Message from the Superintendent THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 - PAGE 7

Allen Public Schools Dr. Bill Caruthers Hello again! Lots of things are going on right now at Allen Public

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doing well and heading to the Tulsa State Fair soon. The Softball girls are doing very well and are showing real progress every day. I think (and I heard this from Principal Wellington, too) they are going to be a team that no one wants to tangle with come playoffs time! The football boys have hit a rough patch recently, but their enthusiasm is very high and the positive approach of their coaches is contagious! If we keep working hard, the fruits of our labor will begin to show. I appreciate the entire HS and JH staff for their hard work and support of our students.

As for our student body as a whole, I would like to commend our students on their overall demeanor and the way they approach things. They aren’t perfect, but they do quite well as a whole. Several times already this year

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I have already had calls from patrons from other communities bragging on our students’ politeness and the way they carry themselves when they are out of our sight. That is one of the highlights of a school administrator’s day and it is much appreciated. It is just fine to catch someone being good and let us know about it. I would expect you to let me know if a student or staff member was acting negatively in public, so I would certainly appreciate knowing when they do something that we can point to with pride.

With that in mind, I would like to take a moment to recognize Mr. Spenser Cody, Allen Band Director, who was just named the KTEN TV September Teacher of the Month. The TV crew will be here this week speaking with Mr. Cody for broadcast soon.

He is looking forward to showing off his new Band Room. Join me in congratulating Mr. Cody next time you see him!

As for the Elementary and Middle School, I have never seen a more prepared and inviting place for kids to go to school. Many hours of Summer time preparation went into getting those rooms in shape and I want to commend the staff for their work ethic and attention to detail. Our kids are worth it! The 6th grade kids have been on trash detail and it looks like all systems are on “Go!” for a good school year! We are looking

forward for a big Parent/ Teacher Conference tonight, Thursday the 15th, and hope you all will be there. Come see us!

Finally, I want to talk a little bit about the Cafeteria and the changes there. As you might already know, Allen Public Schools decided to discontinue its association with Keystone Foodservice in the cafeteria and take the Child Nutrition operations back over there ourselves! From the looks of things this has been successful so far and if our numbers hold up where they have been for the first several weeks, we expect to serve over 10,000 more lunches there this year. It might not be too exciting, but we want our kids to be safe and well fed and part of that starts right here.

It is not uncommon for an Allen student to get a breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack here this year. I appreciate Candice Wilson, Lacy, Bob, Terri, and Bonnie for making this change as seamless as possible.

I would also like to thank Freda Holder for helping retrain and get us back on board, even though it was just for a short time.

I appreciate it!

As I said earlier, a lot is going on and we are doing our best to make sure that Allen Public Schools puts its best foot forward at everything that we do! Come by and see us sometime. I am still meeting new people every day and if we haven’t met already, I hope we do soon!

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Notice is hereby give, pursuant to the receipt of bid, that I, Glenda Gonderman, County Treasurer of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, will on the 19th day of September, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at my office in Ada, Oklahoma, sell separately the hereinafter described tracts, parcels, or lots of land, all situated in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and heretofore acquired by said county at the resale authorized by 68 O.S. Sec3125.

Following the description of each property separately offered for sale is the name of the bidder and the amount bid as follows: Description: Tract within Reserve A – Beg. at pt 50’W and 168’S of NE/C of NW/4 – 50’W-50’S-50’E-50’N to pob. Washington Heights Bidder: Kim Jones Amount Bid: $10.00 The said properties will be separately sold to the highest competitive bidder, for cash in hand, or to the original bidder at the a mount bid if there be no higher bid offered, subject to the approval of the Pontotoc County Board of county Commissioners.

The apportioned cost of advertisement and other expenses incident to the said sale shall be paid by the purchaser, in addition to the amount bid upon said properties.

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Lady Mustangs Win 2 and Lose 2 in Tournament Allen 8 Locokeba Sickles 0 The Allen Lady Mustangs jumped out to an early lead on LookebaSickles and captured an 8-0 victory on Thursday at New Lima Tourney.

The game was decided quickly as the Lady Mustangs exerted its will early with eight runs in the first three innings.

Faith Caldwell racked up

two RBIs on two hits for Allen, while Abby Gaines had three RBI’s on two doubles.

Riley Koonce had 2 RBI on one hit.

Allen Abby Gaines kept Lookeba-Sickles off the scoreboard for all four innings she was in the circle.

She pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out five.

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Meegan Costner and the Lady Mustangs are hoping to bring home the RWB Tournament crown home this week. First game Thursday 6 p.m. at Wynnewood.

An impressive two-way performance from Abby Gaines led Allen Lady Mustangs to a 5-3 win Thursday over Stuart as Gaines came up huge at the dish and on the rubber.

Gaines went a perfect 3-3 at the dish for Allen.

She doubled in the second inning and singled in the third and fifth innings.

Gaines’ six strikeouts were enough to push the Lady Mustangs past Stuart. Gaines allowed one earned run, five hits and one walk over five innings.

Allen held off Stuart, OK, as Stuart, was unable to overcome a fiverun third inning deficit.

Stuart scored on an RBI triple in the third inning and a two-run single in the fifth inning. Stuart, wasn’t able to take the lead back.

Allen didn’t relinquish the lead after scoring four runs in the second inning when it scored on a three-run single

by Emily Smith.

Asher 6-0 Allen fell 6-0 to Asher as their pitcher threw a no-hitter on Friday at N e w L i m a To u r n e y.

No Lady Mustang was able

to locate Asher’s pitcher during the game. As she threw a no-hitter, striking out five batters and walking one. She got Meegan Costner to fly out for the final out of the game.

Abby Gaines was charged with the loss. She allowed six runs in five innings, walked two and struck out one.

Konawa 2-0 Abby Gaines surrendered two hits, but Allen fell to Konawa 2-0 in five innings on Monday at New Lima Tourney. However the Lady Mustangs bats were almost silent in the game Gaines ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. She lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed two runs.

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Thank You ALLEN It is with humble appreciation and tremendous pride that we want to send our sincerest thank you and appreciation to the Town of Allen for maintaining and insuring the Allen Cemetery remains in a continuously beautiful and respectfully glorious final resting place for those loved ones that have received God’s promise for eternal life and for those of us that will have a place to visit that loved one and remember the good times here on earth.

Our beautiful Jeanie McDonald was given a place to rest in the Allen Cemetery last Thursday, September 8, 2016. Even though our hearts are broken we are also rejoicing for her. A special Thank You to Jearl Knighten, Linda and HC Spain, Pat Bullard and the First Baptist Church for unselfishly welcoming us and providing a place, food and drink to our entire family and friends from both Allen, other towns and states to visit after Jeanie’s Celebration of Life and graveside service.

Their efforts will always be remembered and appreciated.

The funeral home director from Stillwater remarked to us how impressed he was with the reception and help he received in planning the service and how beautiful the cemetery was. The Allen Standard truly shined thru.

From our heart, thank you all from the family of Jeanie McDonald.

James, Sarah, Jay, Jake, Ron, Joy, and June.

Allen falls 46-16 to visiting Dewar Dragons

from Page 2 Allen answered at 03:01 with Rush Black’s 31yard touchdown pass from Colton Frederick. Shane Rinehart hammered home the conversion run to tie the game at 8-8.

In the second quarter, Dewar used touchdown runs of 12 yards at 9:56 and 42 yards at 5:02 to forge a lead of 22-8.

Allen fought back with Ty Brown’s 17-yard scoring toss from Colton Frederick with 20 seconds remaining in the half.

The Mustangs then closed the gap to 22-16 with Joe Howshar’s successful conversion run.

Allen fans were hoping for a strong second half of football. However, the Mustangs were unable to find the end zone again.

Meanwhile, the visiting Dragons generated three more touchdowns to turn a close game into a 30-point victory.

Dewar scored at 8:04 on a 7-yard run and a conversion run to make it 30-16.

The Dragons also finished a drive with a 2-yard touchdown run at 4:27 of the third stanza. The conversion run swelled the DHS advantage to 38-16.

In the fourth quarter, Dewar struck for a final touchdown. The Dragons rounded the scoring at 7:11 with a 1-yard TD run.

DHS also tacked on the conversion run to make it a final at 46-16.

Coach Caldwell expects his Mustangs to put in the effort to improve - and to put on a stronger showing against the Haileyville Warriors this weekend.

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At a glance

Sept. 9 @ Allen Dewar 46, Allen 16 Dewar - 8 - 14 - 16 - 8 - (46) Allen - 8 - 8 - 0 - 0 - (16)

— — Team and Individual stats Situation..................................Dew..................................Allen Total Offense .......................... 406 . .................................281 Number of Plays . ..................... 55 . ...................................49 Yards per Play ......................... 7.4 . ..................................5.7 Passing . ................................... 97 . .................................147 Completions - Attempts ...........4-8 . ............................. 10-19 Yards per Pass ...................... 24.3 . ................................14.7 TTs - Interceptions . .................0-1 . ................................. 2-0 Rushing .................................... 09 . .................................134 Rushing Attempts ..................... 47 . ...................................30 Yards per Rush . ...................... 6.6 . ..................................4.5 Receiving . ................................ 97................................... 147 Receiving Completions................ 4..................................... 10 Yards per Catch . ................... 24.3 . ................................14.7 Penalties - Yards.................. 11-95 . ............................... 9-90 Turnovers ................................... 2 . .....................................2 Fumbles - Lost . .......................1-1 . ................................. 3-2 Interceptions Thrown .................. 1 . .....................................0 Punting Att - Avg Yds . ........... 1/25 . ................................1/42 Defen Sacks - Yards . ..............1-4 . ................................ 0- 0 Time of Possession.............. 36:07 . ..............................11:53 Downs First Downs............................... 21 . ...................................16 First Downs - Rushing .............. 15 . .....................................7 First Downs - Passing................. 4 . .....................................8 — PASSING - ALLEN Colton Frederick, 10-19-0, 147 yards, 2 TDs — RECEIVING - ALLEN Rush Black, 5 catches, 94 yards, G Wallis, 2 catches, 19 yards Ty Brown, 1 catch, 17 yards Joe Howshar, 2 catches, — RUSHING - ALLEN Joe Howshar, 6 carries, 49 yards Colton Frederick, 14 carries, 38 yards G Wallis, 8 carries, 37 yards Shane Rinehart, 2 carries, 0 yards — Allen tackles Solo/Assist Ty Brown, 7/2 Joe Howshar, 5/5 Colton Frederick, 2/5 J Bailey, 3/3 C Nelson, 2/1 Shane Rinehart, 2/1 B Dickerson, 2/1 Rush Black, 2/1 C Lee, 0/3 T Simpson, 1/0 G Wallis, 1/0 Hunter Simpson, 1/0

and Emily Smith were the only Allen players getting hits in the contest, each with a single.

Next up for the Lady Mustangs is a trip to Wynnewood for the conference Red White and Blue Tournament. Allen will face the host Wynnewood at 6 o’clock Thursday. A win there would bring them back Friday for a 4:40 contest.

Tournament finals are slated for Saturday. The tournament will be a 5 inning or 1 hour and 10 minute time limit. Gate admission to the contest is adults $5 and students $3.

The team will travel to Stratford on Tuesday for their final tune up before district playoffs begin. The Lady Mustangs will be pitted against Velma Alma and Wynnewood in district play at Wynnewood.

Thank You

The family of Bob Anderson would like to thank their friends and the community of Allen for the many kindness shown them during their recent loss. The remembrances of cards, flowers and calls were greatly appreciated.

A special thanks to the Allen sorority for providing a family meal following the service.

Sincerely, The Bob Anderson Family

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Pontotoc County Commissioners Proceedings August 2016 August 1, 2016 The Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners met for a regular scheduled meeting in which the time, place, and agenda were duly posted on July 28, 2016 at 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. Gary Starns, Randy Floyd, Justin Roberts, and Tammy Brown were present for the meeting.

The following guests attended: Glenda Gonderman, Chris Wood, Kevin Low, Chad Letellier, Carl Lewis, and John Christian.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to approve July 25, 2016 meeting minutes. All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Pontotoc County Treasurer’s Financial Statement for FY 2015-2016. All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Resolution #17-04, Randy Davidson’s request for rezoning from A-2, Suburban District to C-2, General Commercial District at the NW corner of County Road 1540 and County Road 3530. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve Resolution #17-05, AgriPlex disposing of equipment: New Holland Farmall Tractor serial #ZEAH00864 inventory #62-AP304-05 All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to table approval of preliminary plat for Bridge Creek Estates Addition.

All aye.

Discussion regarding cleaning services for uniforms, mops, and mats included issues with uniforms and the pricing they are charging the County.

Chris Wood and Kevin Low, representatives from Cintas stated they would like to present a list with cheaper pricing for the County at the next Board of County Commissioners’ meeting.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to approve the following utility crossing application for permit: Bentley Service phone line County Road 3560 &1560 (District #1) All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve third quarter payment request for Emergency Management’s SLA Grant. All aye.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to approve the following Call-A-Ride Fire Tax Purchase requests: AT&T phone service $257.34 RSI Inc. repeater rental $150.00 CenterPoint Energy gas service $13.52 CenterPoint Ene gas service $24.40 Cable One internet service $72. 45 OG&E electric service $399.41 All aye.

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134.82, SPLY; 198, WARREN CAT, 102.61, SPLY; 199, WARREN CAT, 387.55, SPLY; 200, DOLESE BROS, 1306.48, SPLY; RESALE PROPERTY: 15, A C C O, 466.35, REMITTANCE; 16, CODA, % KAREN MUEGGENBORG, 100.00, TRAVEL; 17, CENTER FOR LOCAL GOVT TECH, 3000.00, REMITTANCE; SHERIFF FEES: 31, A C C O, 24780.00, REMITTANCE; 32, A C C O, 19771.34, REMITTANCE; MTG TAX CERT: 1, A C C O, 331.90, REMITTANCE; COUNTY CLERK MECH LIENS: 5, A C C O, 1264.59, REMITTANCE; AGRI PLEX: 24, ADA FEEDCENTER, 79.00, SPLY; 25, ADA FEEDCENTER, 97.90, SPLY; 26, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 810.33, SPLY; 27, HISLE BROS. INC., 49.16, SPLY; 28, J B LUMBER, 23.50, SPLY; 29, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 47.98, SPLY; 30, MEAD LUMBER DO-IT CENTER, 13.78, SPLY; 31, O G & E, 6260.13, REMITTANCE; 32, PICK OF THE DAY, 30.00, SPLY; 33, PICK OF THE DAY, 80.00, SPLY; EXCESS RESALE PROPERTY: 1, PONTOTOC COUNTY TREASURER, 19140.51, REMITTANCE; ZLODGE: 11, A C C O, 5191.74, REMITTANCE; ZSALESTAX: 27, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 796.58, REMITTANCE; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 7, A C C O, 1243.18, REMITTANCE; 8, CABLE ONE, 165.03, REMITTANCE; 9, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 175.25, SPLY; USE TAX: 1, A C C O, 46506.00, REMITTANCE;” Approved July 2016 monthly reports: Agri-Plex Health Department Sheriff’s office Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve July 2016 monthly meeting minutes for publication. All aye.

Glenda Gonderman, Pontotoc County Treasurer, presented ten properties owned by the County that can be put up for sale.

Sheriff John Christian requested a purchase order for $225.00 for Crowell Lock out of County General account for repairs on the Courthouse doors.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to adjourn. All aye.

August 8, 2016 The Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners met for a regular scheduled meeting in which the time, place, and agenda were duly posted on August 4, 2016 at 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. Gary Starns, Randy Floyd, and Tammy Brown were present for the meeting.

The following guests attended: JR Grissom, Steven Bates, Jenn Green, Todd Ray, Janna Kelley, Chad Letellier, John Christian, Chris Wood, Kevin Low, Carl Lewis, and Glenda Gonderman.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve August 1, 2016 meeting minutes. Floyd and Starns aye.

Todd Ray and Janna Kelley discussed the fair books and updates for the Pontotoc County Fair. They included the fact that it is the 100th Year Anniversary for the Pontotoc County Fair, and that the fair books advertise this historical event. The Pontotoc County Fair is scheduled for August 26, 2016 through September 3, 2016, and will also be linking with Ada Fest which is August 27, 2015 for advertisement of all events.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to table preliminary plat for Bridge Creek States Addition. Floyd and Starns aye.

Cintas would like to honor the discounted pricing and presented a five year contract. If the County agrees with the pricing and would like to enter into the contract, the County will save $12,565.00 a year. Commissioners will review savings and discuss at the next meeting.

Jenn Green discussed the Air-Med Care benefits that would cost the County $65.00 per employee with all household members included per year. This total cost would be based on how many employees Pontotoc County has to enroll. Air-Med Care offers a plan called the Census Plan, which allows slots for each employee and if that employee terminates a newly hired employee will fill that slot.

The Ada Airport will be the launching base and should be ready to use by September 15th. This decision will be based on the Pontotoc County budget for 2016-2017.

Discussion regarding payment to Mercy Hospital for ambulance services. Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve paying $120,000.00 for the County’s part of ambulance services fee. Floyd and Starns aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve Resolution #17-06, interlocal agreement between Pontotoc County Sheriff and the Town of Roff.

Starns and Floyd aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Resolution #17-07, Treasurer’s office disposing of equipment: Dell computer serial #2KJ1KM1 inventory #62-C-238-28 Floyd and Starns aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve the following utility crossing applications for permit: District #1 McCurdy Backhoe water service CR 3570 District #2 Mid-America Pipeline gas service CR 1580 and State HWY 1 District #2 McCurdy Backhoe water service CR 1470 and CR 3450 Floyd and Starns aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve juvenile detention service contract for: Community Works-Pottawatomie County $24.34/day Starns and Floyd aye.

Youth Services of Bryan County submitted a letter stating a new rate of $39.35 will be going into effect beginning September 1, 2016, and to request a contract upon approval of the new rate. The Commissioners stated a request for contract can be submitted, but they would like to see this juvenile detention service be used as a last resort due to the high rates.

In addition, they would like the judges to be notified of the rate increase so it can be taken into consideration before juvenile placement is issued.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve the following Fire Tax Purchase requests: Pickett VFD AT&T

phone service $720/year $60/month Call-A-Ride B&S Sanitation trash service $46/month

Ada City Utilities water $78/month Floyd and Starns aye.

Approved claims.

Approved blanket purchase orders: General 800-803 ZAP 804 ZSF 805 ZFIRE 833 Approved purchase orders for payment: GENERAL: 1736, HOUSE OF TROPHYS, 1113.70, SPLY; 1737, KINDRICK & CO., 240.50, SPLY; 1738, COMMUNITYWORKS, 2312.30, JUV DET; HIGHWAY: 3108, BUMPER TO BUMPER, 253.49, SPLY; SHERIFF FEES: 801, SUPER LUBE, 277.90, SPLY; 802, XEROX CORPORATION, 434.76, SPLY; ZCOMMISSARY: 18, TIGER COMMISSARY SERVICES, 6815.43, SPLY; 2016-2017 ZFIRETAX: 15, P E C, 70.41, REMITTANCE; 16, P E C, 128.93, REMITTANCE; 17, P E C, 49.81, REMITTANCE; 18, A T & T, 257.34, REMITTANCE; 19, CABLE ONE, 72.45, REMITTANCE; 20, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 13.52, REMITTANCE; 21, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 24.40, REMITTANCE; 22, O G & E, 399.41, REMITTANCE; 23, RSI COMMUNICATIONS, 150.00, REMITTANCE; GENERAL: 126, THOMSON WEST, 262.00, REMITTANCE; 127, ADA TIRE CENTER INC, 573.72, SPLY; 128, AUTO ZONE, 61.58, SPLY; 129, BATTERY CENTER, 30.00, SPLY; 130, HEART J DESIGN, 2100.00, SPLY; 131, NICKERSON PLUMBING, 97.50, SPLY; 132, KELLEY, JANNA L EDWARDS, 1253.28, TRAVEL; 133, MCDANIEL, JUSTIN T, 671.19, TRAVEL; 134, WALKER, BECKY, 509.71, TRAVEL; 135, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, 212.50, REMITTANCE; 136, J P COOKE CO, 14.35, SPLY; 137, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 717.14, REMITTANCE; 138, BROKEN ARROW ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC, 63.04, SPLY; 139, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, 139.78, REMITTANCE; 140, LOCKE SUPPLY, 22.99, SPLY; 141, O G & E, 4967.53, REMITTANCE; 142, P E C, 44.50, REMITTANCE; 143, TERRY S PEST CONTROL, 140.00, REMITTANCE; 144, THE GOOD BOOK STORE, 75.98, SPLY; 145, OWENS, JAMES M, 216.54, TRAVEL; 146, RHODES, FREDDIE E, 261.90, TRAVEL; 147, SHINDIGZ, 421.31, SPLY; 148, J P COOKE CO, 36.90, SPLY; HIGHWAY: 201, STARNS, GARY, 205.59, TRAVEL; 202, A & B RADIATOR, 80.00, SPLY; 203, ADA TRUCK PARTS, 47.85, SPLY; 204, ALLEN CAMPER, 60.00, SPLY; 205, B & S SANITATION, 46.00, REMITTANCE; 206, BUMPER TO BUMPER, 48.80, SPLY; 207, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 777.64, SPLY; 208, CUMMIN S CONSTRUCTION, 14436.98, SPLY; 209, CUMMIN S CONSTRUCTION, 6730.25, SPLY; 210, CUMMIN S CONSTRUCTION, 24583.54, SPLY; 211, CUMMIN S CONSTRUCTION, 34052.86, SPLY; 212, HASKELL LEMON CONSTRUCTION CO, 1349.66, SPLY; 213, J B LUMBER, 39.81, SPLY; 214, JAMES SUPPLIES & RENTAL CO., 258.00, SPLY; 215, NAPA OF ADA, 2.25, SPLY; 216, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 76.49, SPLY; 217, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 87.41, SPLY; 218, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 42.82, SPLY; 219, P E C, 630.34, REMITTANCE; 220, RSI COMMUNICATIONS, 75.00, REMITTANCE; 221, SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP, 509.25, SPLY; 222, WAL MART COMMUNITY BRC, 86.73, SPLY; 223, WARREN CAT, 12.67, SPLY; 224, B & S SANITATION, 45.00, REMITTANCE; 225, BATTERY CENTER, 299.90, SPLY; 226, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 701.14, SPLY; 227, FITTSTONE INC, 414.68, SPLY; 228, HOOTEN OIL CO., 2298.10, SPLY; 229, LOCKE SUPPLY, 10.42, SPLY; 230, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 302.80, SPLY; 231, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 164.26, SPLY; 232, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 14.64, SPLY; 233, P E C, 527.22, REMITTANCE; 234, RSI COMMUNICATIONS, 75.00, REMITTANCE; 235, RURAL WATER DIST #8, 40.89, REMITTANCE; 236, SHERRELL STEEL L.L.C, 26.00, SPLY; 237, DOLESE BROS, 412.47, SPLY; 238, DOLESE BROS, 140.50, SPLY; 239, DOLESE BROS, 431.21, SPLY; 240, DOLESE BROS, 414.09, SPLY; 241, FITTSTONE INC, 978.45, SPLY; 242, FITTSTONE INC, 862.81, SPLY; 243, FITTSTONE INC, 932.21, SPLY; 244, FITTSTONE INC, 1009.46, SPLY; 245, DOLESE BROS, 408.86, SPLY; 246, FITTSTONE INC, 766.26, SPLY; 247, FITTSTONE INC, 995.00, SPLY; 248, FITTSTONE INC, 1010.19, SPLY; 249, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 806.92, SPLY; 250, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 843.20, SPLY; 251, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 1213.13, SPLY; 252, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 1220.49, SPLY; 253, ROBERTS, JUSTIN, 164.70, TRAVEL; 254, ADA TRUCK PARTS, 16.14, SPLY; 255, ARROW PUMP & SUPPLY, 99.26, SPLY; 256, B & S SANITATION, 45.00, REMITTANCE; 257, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 472.70, SPLY; 258, KELLPRO COMPUTER SOLUTIONS-TIM, 1823.80, SPLY; 259, O G & E, 86.63, REMITTANCE; 260, RSI COMMUNICATIONS, 75.00, REMITTANCE; 261, ROFF PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY, 32.72, REMITTANCE; 262, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 79.48, SPLY; 263, T & W TIRE, 32.00, SPLY; HEALTH: 15, A C C O, 12202.00, REMITTANCE; 16, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 52.03, SPLY; 17, GLAXOSMITHKLINE, 762.80, SPLY; 18, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, 70.34, SPLY; 19, MORRISON, ARLUS, 10.80, TRAVEL; 20, O G & E, 2974.09, SPLY; 21, U S CELLULAR, 225.68, SPLY; 22, WAL MART COMMUNITY BRC, 67.07, SPLY; RESALE PROPERTY: 18, W P S INC, 268.24, SPLY; 19, W

P S INC, 32.50, SPLY; 20, CHANEY LAWN CARE & LAND SCAPING, 175.00, SPLY; SHERIFF FEES: 33, BYNUM, SHANDY SHANAY, 114.75, TRAVEL; 34, CHRISTIAN, JOHN GILBERT, 216.75, TRAVEL; 35, HURLEY, MICHAEL BRANDON, 140.25, TRAVEL; 36, RHOADS, BRENT, 147.50, TRAVEL; 37, WALKER, MICHAEL LEE, 147.50, TRAVEL; 38, ZUBAIR A KHAN, 114.75, TRAVEL; 39, MICHAEL WALKER, 54.00, TRANSP JUV; 40, JOE WILLIAMS, 138.00, TRANSP JUV; 41, DYLAN YEAGER, 24.00, TRANSP JUV; 42, TODD YOUNG, 170.86, TRANSP JUV; 43, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 80.14, SPLY; 44, COMDATA, 989.65, SPLY; 45, FUELMAN OF SOUTHERN OK, 4832.94, SPLY; 46, GUIDANCE SOFTWARE, 1480.73, SPLY; 47, MID AMERICAN AUTO GROUP, 540.00, SPLY; 48, SMITY S TOWING & REPAIR, 75.00, SPLY; 49, SUPER LUBE, 136.95, SPLY; 50, SUPER LUBE, 96.52, SPLY; 51, VERSATILE NETWORKS, 1696.10, SPLY; 52, XEROX CORPORATION, 494.97, SPLY; 53, ABC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, 105.00, SPLY; 54, CULLIGAN, 287.90, SPLY; 55, I C S, 2093.00, SPLY; 56, NICKERSON PLUMBING, 203.75, SPLY; 57, NICKERSON PLUMBING, 138.00, SPLY; 58, ROMAINE CO, 1385.00, SPLY; AGRI PLEX: 34, A T & T, 62.05, REMITTANCE; 35, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 478.41, SPLY; 36, CULLIGAN, 30.00, REMITTANCE; 37, J B LUMBER, 190.12, SPLY; 38, LOCKE SUPPLY, 46.71, SPLY; 39, PICK OF THE DAY, 40.00, SPLY; 40, U S ALERT LLC, 35.99, REMITTANCE; ZLODGE: 12, HISLE BROS. INC., 1250.00, SPLY; 13, N D PENDENT SERVICES LLC GLENN BECK, 18200.00, SPLY; ZSALESTAX: 28, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS LLC, 12500.00, SPLY; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 10, PAGE PLUS, 11.90, REMITTANCE; 11, SPRINT, 37.99, REMITTANCE;” Approved July 2016 monthly reports: County Clerk Election Board Treasurer Approved August 2016 monthly and special appropriations: Highway....................... $350,068.15 CAR ................................. $9,827.62 Resale Property.............. $10,094.40 Law Library....................... $2,128.76 Visual Inspection.......................... $Mortgage Tax Cert.............. $665.00 Mechanic’s Liens............. $1,287.00 Agri-Plex........................ $17,571.00 Victim Rights`............................... $Preventive Child Abuse................. $Court Clerk Trust.......................... $Drug Court Sentencing.................. $911........................................ $50.96 Preservation Fees........... $3,845.00 REAP............................................ $Court Clerk Revolving...... $3,672.69 Juvenile Drug Court...................... $Flood Plain Management.............. $Assessor’s Revolving......... $443.64 Lodging Tax................... $32,422.08 Sales Tax Proceeds..... $349,003.67 Emergency Management............. $Dept. of Environmental Quality..... $Hazmat Planning Grant................ $County Reward Fund................. $Pontotoc Co. Educa Faci Auth ..... $DARE........................................... $Commissary................... $23,908.74 Sheriff’s Fees................. $48,255.67 CDBG........................................... $Health Department.......... $7,643.63 Excess Resale.............................. $County Use Tax............. $20,916.23 Fire Tax.......................... $73,705.55 County Fire Use Tax........ $5,704.43 Permit Fees.......................... $25.00 TOTALS $961,239.22 Special 2016-2017 Apportionment: Highway $90,418.04 Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to adjourn. Starns and Floyd aye.

August 15, 2016 The Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners met for a regular scheduled meeting in which the time, place, and agenda were duly posted on August 11, 2016 at 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. Gary Starns, Randy Floyd, Justin Roberts, and Tammy Brown were present for the meeting.

The following guests attended: JR Grissom, James Lampkin, Paula Hall, Lori Wightman, Jeff Davenport, Scott Wood, Debbie Byrd, Cathleen Branscum, Kevin Low, Chris Wood, and Carl Lewis.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve August 8, 2016 meeting minutes. All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Resolution #17-08, contract between Mercy Hospital Ada, Inc. and Pontotoc County for fiscal year 2016-2017. Whereby, Mercy Hospital will provide emergency medical services (EMS) to individuals in need of emergency care and transportation within Pontotoc County and the County will pay a subsidy in the amount of $120,000.00 for said services. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve Air Med Care benefits for Pontotoc County employees and family members. All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Kim Jones’ bid in the amount of $10.00 for County owned property in Washington Heights. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve Transcript of Proceedings from August 8, 2016 sale of County owned property in Washington Heights in the amount of $200.00. All aye.

Motion by Floyd, second by Starns, to approve Cintas contract for FY 20162017. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve appointing Tim Hensley to the Happyland Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors to complete the term for Frank Jared. All aye.

Opened bid #2, construction of wildland brush truck (Happyland VFD).

Bids were as follows: Casco Industries $35,961.00 Motion by Floyd, second by Roberts, to table bid #2, construction of wildland brush truck. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve the following Happyland VFD Fire Tax Purchase requests: Douglas Construction & Welding repair on exhaust leak $292.85 and service engine #1470

Conney Safety Products traffic safety cones $173.54 and shipping All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to approve the following Vanoss VFD Fire Tax Purchase request: Casco Industries ( 4 ) SCBA masks and shipping and handling $915.00 All aye.

Approved claims.

Approved blanket purchase orders: HWY 921-922 General 923-926 ZCOMM 927-928 ZSF 929-937 Approved purchase orders for payment: ZFIRETAX: 184, OSWALT RESTAURANT SUPPLY, 3073.22, SPLY; 185, SIGN SOURCE, 2584.00, SPLY; GENERAL: 1739, CRAIG CO REG DET CTR, 85.10, JUV DET; 1740, SEQUOYAH ENTERPRISES, 395.42, JUV DET; HIGHWAY: 3109, KIRBY SMITH EXCHANGE, 2405.75, SPLY; 2016-2017 ZCOMMISSARY: 1, TIGER COMMISSARY SERVICES, 7704.79, SPLY; ZFIRETAX: 24, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 78.90, REMITTANCE; 25, B & S SANITATION, 46.00, REMITTANCE; 26, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 20.90, REMITTANCE; 27, WCA WASTE CORPORATION, 22.42, SPLY; 28, HOOTEN OIL CO., 447.01, SPLY; GENERAL: 149, ADA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, 413.63, SPLY; 150, ADA TIRE CENTER INC, 40.00, SPLY; 151, ADA TIRE CENTER INC, 293.60, SPLY; 152, CROWELL LOCK & SAFE, 159.30, SPLY; 153, NAPA OF ADA, 94.90, SPLY; 154, NAPA OF ADA, 114.00, SPLY; 155, NAPA OF ADA, 19.47, SPLY; 156, WILSON TIRE, 24.00, SPLY; 157, CABLE ONE, 84.45, REMITTANCE; 158, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 282.51, REMITTANCE; 159, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 52.43, REMITTANCE; 160, ADA NEWS, 29.40, PUBLICATION; 161, ADA NEWS, 64.80, SPLY; 162, ADA NEWS, 28.00, PUBLICATION; 163, CABLE ONE, 94.95, SPLY; 164, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 23.31, SPLY; 165, SOUTHEASTERN ALARM, 125.00, REMITTANCE; 166, CABLE ONE, 71.75, SERVICE; 167, BYRD, DEBBIE L., 362.64, TRAVEL; 168, FURIMSKY, PATRICIA RENAE, 371.28, TRAVEL; 169, GRIFFIN, BELINDA SUE, 178.50, TRAVEL; 170, TOTAL ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS CORP, 5000.00, SPLY; HIGHWAY: 264, STARNS, GARY, 280.25, TRAVEL; 265, A C C O, 720.00, REGISTRATION; 266, BUMPER TO BUMPER, 255.90, SPLY; 267, BUMPER TO BUMPER, 9.98, SPLY; 268, CIRCUIT ENGINEERING DIST #4, 509.12, SPLY; 269, CUMMIN S CONSTRUCTION, 4039.34, SPLY; 270, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 8175.63, SPLY; 271, HASKELL LEMON CONSTRUCTION CO, 1358.16, REMITTANCE; 272, J B LUMBER, 15.18, SPLY; 273, NAPA OF ADA, 15.22, SPLY; 274, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 74.12, REMITTANCE; 275, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 91.15, SPLY; 276, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 9.16, SPLY; 277, SEAL MASTERS INC, 3003.77, SPLY; 278, STAPLES, 24.58, SPLY; 279, T & W TIRE, 325.77, SPLY; 280, FULSOM CONSTRUSTION INC, 10400.00, SPLY; 281, FLOYD, RANDY WADE, 90.72, TRAVEL; 282, EMBASSY SUITES, 180.00, REGISTRATION; 283, DC IGNITION, 80.00, SPLY; 284, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 89.20, SPLY; 285, W P S INC, 599.40, SPLY; 286, DOLESE BROS, 1140.91, SPLY; 287, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7910.34, SPLY; 288, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7854.51, SPLY; 289, FITTSTONE INC, 908.14, SPLY; 290, ADA TRUCK PARTS, 104.36, SPLY; 291, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 341.80, SPLY; 292, DAVIS FLEET PARTS, 260.42, SPLY; 293, DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE, 359.46, SPLY; 294, DOLESE BROS, 1236.03, SPLY; 295, FITTSTONE INC, 1920.39, SPLY; 296, GEORGE SMITH SALVAGE, 300.00, SPLY; 297, GRISSOMS, 37.98, SPLY; 298, HOOTEN OIL CO., 2602.50, SPLY; 299, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 206.86, SPLY; 300, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 476.01, SPLY; 301, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 46.44, REMITTANCE; 302, STONEWALL PUBLIC WORKS AUTH., 140.07, REMITTANCE; SENIOR CITIZENS TRANS: 14, ADA TIRE CENTER INC, 15.00, SPLY; 15, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 31.83, SPLY; HEALTH: 23, ADA NEWS, 375.00, SPLY; 24, OKLAHOMA SPORTS PARK INC, 800.00, SPLY; 25, QUILL CORP., 33.78, SPLY; 26, SANOFI PASTEUR INC, 132.73, SPLY; 27, STAPLES, 432.39, SPLY; 28, SUPPLY WORKS, 397.80, SPLY; 29, UMB BANK CORP TRUST & ESCROW SER, 26400.75, REMITTANCE; RESALE PROPERTY: 21, KELLPRO COMPUTER SOLUTIONS-TIM, 17.33, SPLY; 22, W P S INC, 215.00, SPLY; 23, W P S INC, 1098.91, SPLY; SHERIFF FEES: 59, WOOD, KEVIN, 114.75, TRAVEL; 60, A T & T MOBILITY, 935.05, SPLY; 61, CABLE ONE, 123.50, SPLY; 62, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 80.14, SPLY; 63, GALLS INCORPORATED, 150.78, SPLY; 64, OK SHERIFF ASSOCIATION, 420.00, SPLY; 65, OK SHERIFF ASSOCIATION, 225.00, SPLY; 66, OMES/FEDERAL PROPERTY, 1175.71, SPLY; 67, SHRED IT, 284.70, SPLY; 68, OMES/FEDERAL PROPERTY, 1020.18, SPLY; 69, CABLE ONE, 250.43, SPLY; 70, FIVE STAR OFFICE SUPPLY 02, 1595.42, SPLY; 71, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, 1418.80, SPLY; 72, NAPA OF ADA, 48.60, SPLY; 73, NICHOLS DOLLAR SAVER, 685.20, SPLY; 74, OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION, 75.00, SPLY; 75, TERRY S PEST CONTROL, 65.00, SPLY; COUNTY CLERK MECH LIENS: 6, BROWN, TAMMY, 114.75, TRAVEL; 7, SECRETARY OF STATE/NOTARY, 10.00, SPLY; AGRI PLEX: 41, KIMBERLYN D TEACHEY, 200.00, REMITTANCE; 42, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 498.68, REMITTANCE; 43, BLUE LINE RENTAL, 394.44, SPLY; 44, CABLE ONE, 74.50, REMITTANCE; 45, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 235.72, SPLY;

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Pont Co- Commissioners Proceedings 46, DAVE S MUSIC, 89.85, SPLY; 47, FOREHAND S GARAGE, 273.00, SPLY; 48, J B LUMBER, 236.21, SPLY; 49, J B LUMBER, 75.41, SPLY; 50, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 89.00, SPLY; 51, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 52.17, SPLY; 52, LOCKE SUPPLY, 27.59, SPLY; 53, MEAD LUMBER DO-IT CENTER, 9.60, SPLY; 54, MEAD LUMBER DO-IT CENTER, 16.24, SPLY; 55, SUPERIOR SIGN SHOP, 720.00, SPLY; 56, TERRY S PEST CONTROL, 60.00, SERVICE; COUNTY ASSESSOR FEE REVOLVING FUND: 1, COUNTY RECORDS, 114.00, REMITTANCE; ZSALESTAX: 29, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 4914.29, REMITTANCE; 30, GUDERIANS, 10279.87, SPLY; 31, PONTOTOC COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY, 270253.67, REMITTANCE; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 12, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 166.00, SPLY; 13, STAPLES, 119.99, SPLY; 14, TESSCO TECHNOLOGOIES, 71.18, SPLY;” Approved July 2016 monthly reports: Treasurer Assessor Approved special appropriation: Call-A-Ride $5,381.92 Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to table Quarterly Meeting for Pontotoc County personnel until next week.

All aye.

John Christian, Sheriff, stated the Courthouse door is not getting shut properly after- hours. The locking mechanism is not working correctly, and Christian is receiving multiple calls that the Courthouse door is not locked.

This issue needs to be addressed for security reasons.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to adjourn. All aye.

August 22, 2016 The Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners met for a regular scheduled meeting in which the time, place, and agenda were duly posted on August 18, 2016 at 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. Gary Starns, Randy Floyd, Justin Roberts, and Tammy Brown were present for the meeting.

The following guests attended: JR Grissom, Glenda Gonderman, Claude Bess, Chad Letellier, Debbie Byrd, Randy Mitchell, Marilyn McDaniel, and Jeff Davenport.

Motion by Floyd, second by Roberts, to approve August 15, 2016 meeting minutes. All aye.

Motion by Roberts, second by Starns, to approve Resolution #17-09, approval of FY 2016-2017 REAP Grant application for the County Commissioners. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to approve the following attendant care/detention transportation FY 20162017 contracts: Comanche County Regional Juvenile Detention Center $40.00/ day Youth Services of Bryan County Inc. $39.35/ day Community Works/Cleveland County $24.34/day Oklahoma Juvenile Justice Services/Garfield County $23.26/ day All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to award bid #2, construction of a wildland brush truck (Happyland VFD) to Casco Industries, Inc. in the amount of $35,961.00 for a 2016 Ford F350 extended-cab, four-wheel drive truck. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to approve Byng VFD Fire Tax Purchase request: Casco Industries, Inc. (5) Vulcan flashlights $159.00 each/$815.00 Plus shipping All aye.

Approved claims.

Approved transfer: T2D#3 to T3#3.................. $2,500.00 Approved blanket purchase orders: HWY................................1045-1053 General............................1054-1057 ZSF..................................1058-1061 ZFIRE..............................1062-1072 Approved purchase orders for payment: HIGHWAY: 3110, FASTENAL, 115.07, SPLY; 2016-2017 ZTAX: 2, PONTOTOC COUNTY TREASURER, 55.00, REMITTANCE; GENERAL: 171, ADA, CITY OF, 350.00, REMITTANCE; 172, ADA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, 818.12, SPLY; 173, ALLEN ADVOCATE, 1155.64, PUBLICATION; 174, CABLE ONE, 123.50, REMITTANCE; 175, COMANCHE COUNTY REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTE, 640.00, SERVICE; 176, COMMUNITYWORKS, 2823.44, JUV DET; 177, CRAIG CO REG DET CTR, 527.62, JUV DET; 178, J P COOKE CO, 33.45, SPLY; 179, MILLER OFFICE, 33.70, REMITTANCE; 180, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 33.70, SERVICE; 181, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 24.92, SERVICE; 182, NAPA OF ADA, 240.13, SPLY; 183, O S U COOP EXTENSION SERV, 7038.00, REMITTANCE; 184, SEQUOYAH ENTERPRISES, 139.56, JUV DET; 185, STAPLES, 15.56, SPLY; 186, MERCY HOSPITAL ADA, 120000.00, SPLY; HIGHWAY: 303, CIRCUIT ENGINEERING DIST #4, 182.96, SPLY; 304, HOOTEN OIL CO., 3939.30, SPLY; 305, FLOYD, RANDY WADE, 194.67, Travel; 306, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7817.29, SPLY; 307, CIRCUIT ENGINEERING DIST #4, 249.72, SPLY; 308, COCHRAN S TIRE SERVICE, 115.00, SPLY; 309, HOOTEN OIL CO., 2655.40, SPLY; 310, KEMPER REFRIGERATION, 159.21, SPLY; 311, SHERRELL STEEL L.L.C, 16.82, SPLY; 312, T & W TIRE, 108.00, SPLY; 313, EMBASSY SUITES, 90.00, REGISTRATION; 314, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 33.37, REMITTANCE; 315, FITTSTONE INC, 664.20, SPLY; 316, FITTSTONE INC, 1985.05, SPLY; 317, FITTSTONE INC, 2011.96, SPLY; 318, FITTSTONE INC, 862.99, SPLY; 319, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 196.89, SPLY; 320, MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 2080.74, SPLY; 321, NAPA OF ADA, 66.36, SPLY; 322, O G & E, 308.81, REMITTANCE; 323, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 114.05, SPLY; HEALTH: 30, ADA CITY UTILITIES, 173.89, SPLY; 31, ADA

REGIONAL UNITED WAY, 500.00, SPONSORSHIP; 32, ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION OK CHAPTER, 500.00, SPLY; 33, CABLE ONE, 85.56, SERVICE; 34, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 82.44, SPLY; 35, TERRY S PEST CONTROL, 44.00, REMITTANCE; SHERIFF FEES: 76, BABB ELECTRIC, 895.00, SPLY; 77, MELTZNER, STEVEN D. DMD, 1655.00, SPLY; 78, ADA MINI STORAGE, 100.00, SPLY; 79, COM DATA CORPORATION, 330.18, SPLY; 80, SMITY S TOWING & REPAIR, 105.00, SPLY; 81, SUPER LUBE, 92.69, SPLY; COUNTY CLERK MECH LIENS: 8, BOLIN, BRENDA JO, 176.06, TRAVEL; 9, C N A SURETY, 30.00, REMITTANCE; 10, BEST WESTERN PLUS, CIMMARRON HOTEL, 92.56, TRAVEL; AGRI PLEX: 57, CEDAR VALLEY NURSERY, 396.49, SPLY; 58, LOCKE SUPPLY, 182.56, SPLY; ZSALESTAX: 32, O G & E, 4591.54, SERVICE;” Items under discussion at the Quarterly Meeting for Pontotoc County personnel were the following: Every two years receiving agents and requisitioning officers will be required to attend a Purchasing Procedures class through the OSU-CTP program.

Employees must wear seat belts while operating a County vehicle.

Personal usage of cell phones will be addressed with County personnel.

Addition to County handbook regarding employee’s after-hour office usage.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to adjourn. All aye.

August 29, 2016 The Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners met for a regular scheduled meeting in which the time, place, and agenda were duly posted on August 25, 2016 at 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Oklahoma. Gary Starns, Randy Floyd, Justin Roberts, and Tammy Brown were present for the meeting.

The following guests attended: JR Grissom, Chad Letellier, Glenda Gonderman, Danny Williams, and Carl Lewis.

Motion by Floyd, second by Roberts, to approve August 22, 2016 meeting minutes. All aye.

Danny Williams with One Net internet services presented information on internet services that could be a better benefit for the County. Williams will contact the County Clerk, Tammy Brown, so he can do further research on the current internet services the County has with the elected officials and their offices.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve Resolution #17-10, Air Med Care Network Group Full Census membership contract. All aye.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to approve Proclamation declaring October 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve the close-out document with SODA for District #1 REAP Grant #15-045. All aye.

Motion by Roberts, second by Starns, to approve Emergency Management applying for the 2017 EMPG/ SLA Grant. All aye.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to approve the following Call-A-Ride Fire Tax Purchase request: Hooten Oil fuel $3,000.00 All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Floyd, to approve the following Allen VFD Fire Tax Purchase request: Chief Fire and Safety............. equip $5,967.00 .Sign Source...............truck lettering $635.00 All aye.

Motion by Starns, second by Roberts, to approve the following Byng VFD Fire Tax Purchase request: Chief Fire and Safety . wildland gear $1,950.00 Casco Industries.............. equipment $5,941.00 All aye.

Approved claims.

Approved transfers: T3 District #1 to T2 District #1 $16,000.00 SF2 to SF4 $1,200.00 Approved blanket purchase orders: General 1176-1177 ZSALESTX 1178-1179 ZSF 1180-1185 HWY 1187-1188 ZAP 1189 Approved purchase orders for payment: ZFIRETAX: 186, CASCO INDUSTRIES INC, 4992.00, SPLY; SHERIFF FEES: 803, SMITH, SAM, 250.00, REMITTANCE; 804, STAPLES, 307.32, SPLY; 805, STAPLES, 999.96, SPLY; 2016-2017 ZCOURT: 7, SOUTHWESTERN STATIONARY & BANK SUPPLY, 338.25, SPLY; 8, OK COURT CLERKS ASSOCIATION, 225.00, SPLY; 9, GRIFFIN & HANEY INC, 125.00, SPLY; 10, U S ALERT LLC, 35.99, SPLY; 11, COPELINS OFFICE CENTER, 413.91, SPLY; ZFIRETAX: 29, WELCH STATE BANK, 551.25, REMITTANCE; 30, WELCH STATE BANK, 2041.07, REMITTANCE; 31, A T & T, 57.61, REMITTANCE; 32, T D S TELECOM, 91.37, REMITTANCE; GENERAL: 187, A T & T SERVICES INC, 272.94, REMITTANCE; 188, A T & T SERVICES INC, 77.40, REMITTANCE; 189, A T & T SERVICES INC, 81.53, REMITTANCE; 190, A T & T SERVICES INC, 119.23, REMITTANCE; 191, A T & T SERVICES INC, 65.69, REMITTANCE; 192, A T & T SERVICES INC, 1923.54, REMITTANCE; 193, A T & T SERVICES INC, 92.85, REMITTANCE; 194, ADA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, 259.34, SPLY; 195, KINDRICK & CO., 120.50, SPLY; 196, U S POSTMASTER, 235.00, REMITTANCE; 197, A T & T, 137.07, SPLY; 198, CABLE ONE, 79.25, SPLY; 199, THOMSON WEST, 262.00, REMITTANCE; 200, MARRIOTT SOUTHERN HILLS, 534.00, HOTEL; 201, ADA, CITY OF, 2700.00, REMITTANCE; 202, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 540.31, SPLY; 203, BROKEN ARROW ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC, 59.65, SPLY; 204, CENTERPOINT ENERGY ARKLA, 237.06, REMITTANCE; 205, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 276.27, SPLY; 206, J B LUMBER, 14.90, SPLY; 207, J B LUMBER, 27.42,

SPLY; 208, O G & E, 241.43, REMITTANCE; 209, SIGN SOURCE, 13.80, SPLY; 210, TREAT S SOLUTIONS, 253.29, SPLY; 211, HOUSE OF TROPHYS, 238.80, SPLY; 212, HOUSE OF TROPHYS, 215.50, SPLY; 213, QUILL CORP., 121.86, SPLY; 214, A C C O, 35.00, REGISTRATION; HIGHWAY: 324, A T & T SERVICES INC, 213.55, REMITTANCE; 325, BUMPER TO BUMPER, 243.99, SPLY; 326, HISLE BROS. INC., 88.55, SPLY; 327, J B LUMBER, 27.40, SPLY; 328, MHC KENWORTH, 687.95, SPLY; 329, MIDWEST DRUG, 162.00, SPLY; 330, NAPA OF ADA, 26.05, SPLY; 331, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 161.65, SPLY; 332, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 43.00, SPLY; 333, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 19.99, SPLY; 334, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 12.49, SPLY; 335, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 19.09, SPLY; 336, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 214.87, SPLY; 337, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 18.57, SPLY; 338, O T A PIKEPASS CTR-GOVT ACCT, 11.40, SPLY; 339, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 275.69, SPLY; 340, SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP, 41.65, SPLY; 341, U S CELLULAR, 148.24, REMITTANCE; 342, OK DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 1207.18, REMITTANCE; 343, OK DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 1207.18, REMITTANCE; 344, VISION BANK, 3138.17, REMITTANCE; 345, A T & T SERVICES INC, 65.29, REMITTANCE; 346, O T A PIKEPASS CTR-GOVT ACCT, 20.53, SPLY; 347, SEAL MASTERS INC, 1451.10, SPLY; 348, SHERRELL STEEL L.L.C, 20.00, SPLY; 349, U S CELLULAR, 148.24, REMITTANCE; 350, CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERV, 1749.89, REMITTANCE; 351, CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERV, 1749.89, REMITTANCE; 352, FIRST UNITED BANK, 1791.12, REMITTANCE; 353, OK DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, 1156.30, REMITTANCE; 354, VISION BANK, 2675.18, REMITTANCE; 355, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7975.49, SPLY; 356, A T & T, 62.37, REMITTANCE; 357, ADA SALES & RENTAL, 6000.00, SPLY; 358, ADA TRUCK PARTS, 47.34, SPLY; 359, DC IGNITION, 95.00, SERVICE; 360, DOLESE BROS, 798.65, SPLY; 361, DOLESE BROS, 1559.79, SPLY; 362, DOLESE BROS, 160.89, SPLY; 363, DOLESE BROS, 1327.82, SPLY; 364, DOLESE BROS, 939.16, SPLY; 365, DOLESE BROS, 1645.48, SPLY; 366, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 2549.93, SPLY; 367, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 2525.11, SPLY; 368, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7938.26, SPLY; 369, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7804.88, SPLY; 370, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7820.39, SPLY; 371, ERGON ASPHALT AND EMULSIONS, 7730.43, SPLY; 372, FITTSTONE INC, 786.93, SPLY; 373, FITTSTONE INC, 1177.82, SPLY; 374, HOOTEN OIL CO., 2142.90, SPLY; 375, O T A PIKEPASS CTR-GOVT ACCT, 2.80, SPLY; 376, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 18.36, SPLY; 377, SOUTHERN OKLA TRUCK REPAIR, 118.02, SPLY; 378, T D S TELECOM, 150.16, REMITTANCE; 379, WAL MART COMMUNITY BRC, 134.45, SPLY; 380, CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERV, 1749.89, REMITTANCE; 381, EMPIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1882.41, REMITTANCE; 382, VISION BANK, 8693.79, REMITTANCE; 383, WELCH STATE BANK, 1033.03, REMITTANCE; HEALTH: 36, ROE, BECKY, 65.88, TRAVEL; 37, A T & T, 1073.23, SPLY; 38, ECU FOUNDATION, 500.00, SPLY; 39, M & M OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE, 520.00, SPLY; 40, O G & E, 2986.40, SPLY; 41, STAPLES, 597.53, SPLY; 42, WAL MART COMMUNITY BRC, 75.46, SPLY; SHERIFF FEES: 82, SCOTT, ARNOLD, 396.52, TRAVEL; 83, WILSON, TRAVIS, 243.00, TRAVEL; 84, U S CELLULAR, 140.87, REMITTANCE; 85, VERISON, 801.25, SPLY; 86, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 1943.32, SPLY; 87, CINTAS CORPORATION LOC 618, 80.14, SPLY; 88, HAGAR RESTAURANT SERVICES, 610.50, SPLY; 89, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, 563.51, SPLY; 90, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, 351.38, SPLY; 91, HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES, 1519.00, SPLY; 92, LOCKE SUPPLY, 300.02, SPLY; 93, MIDWEST DRUG, 90.00, SPLY; 94, RHYNES SURPLUS, 79.99, SPLY; 95, STAPLES, 71.54, SPLY; 96, T & D TRIM, 570.00, SPLY; AGRI PLEX: 59, A T & T SERVICES INC, 99.01, REMITTANCE; 60, CEDAR VALLEY NURSERY, 163.40, SPLY; 61, J B LUMBER, 16.65, SPLY; 62, J B LUMBER, 21.55, SPLY; 63, LATTA TRUCK & TRAVEL, 47.03, SPLY; 64, O G & E, 24.96, REMITTANCE; 65, O G & E, 4696.96, SPLY; 66, RHYNES SURPLUS, 99.99, SPLY; 67, U S ALERT LLC, 35.99, REMITTANCE; ZPRESERVE: 8, MIDWEST PRINTING CO, 562.15, SPLY; ZSALESTAX: 33, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ARKLA, 699.66, REMITTANCE; EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 15, A T & T SERVICES INC, 62.86, REMITTANCE; 16, LETELLIER, CHAD JAMES, 249.25, TRAVEL; 17, EMBASSY SUITES, 89.00, HOTEL; 18, CABLE ONE, 165.03, REMITTANCE; 19, STOLZ TELECOM, 90.00, SPLY;” Approved payroll for August 2016.

Approved special appropriation: ZREAP $11,177.49 Earth Wind and Fire is November 17, 2016.

Chad Letellier, Emergency Management, reported that HYPER Reach was used this past weekend.

Motion by Roberts, second by Floyd, to adjourn. All aye.

The foregoing are the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners for the month of August 2016 of the County Commissioners Journal No. 14.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PONTOTOC COUNTY, OKLAHOMA

Gary Starns, Chairman Justin Roberts, Member Randy Floyd, Member

ATTEST: Tammy Brown County Clerk (Published in The Allen Advocate on September 15, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

(Published in The Allen Advocate on September 15, 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 FOR HEARING PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION, AND DISCHARGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J. L. McMeans, Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara Jeanne McMeans, Deceased (the “Personal Representative”), having filed in this Court a Petition for Determination of Heirs, Final Decree of Distribution, and Discharge of the Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been fixed for the 30th day of September, 2016, at 8:15 o’clock a.m., before this Court in the District Courtroom, Pontotoc County Courthouse, Ada, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in the Estate are notified then and there to appear, the heirs of the Decedent determined, the Estate distributed to the heirs, devisees, and legatees, and the Personal Representative discharged.

DATED this 8th day of September, 2016.

S. Kessinger JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Susie Bolin Summers, OBA #22069 Alvin D. Files, OBA #2902 SUMMERS & FILES, PLLC Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 846 121 South Broadway Avenue Ada, OK 74821-0846 Telephone: (580) 436-6500 Facsimile: (580) 332-7202 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Published in The Allen Advocate on September 15 and 22, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA No. PB-2016-64 In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph Patrick O’Connor, Deceased.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of an Order of the District Court of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, made and on file in the above-numbered and styled cause, the personal representative of said estate will sell at private sale to the highest bidder, subject to confirmation by said District Court, on or after the 27th day of September, 2016, at the law offices of James R. Scrivner, Attorney at Law, 120 East 14th Street, Ada, Oklahoma 74820, all the right, title, interest, and estate of the above said deceased in and to the following described real property situated in Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: All of Lot 7 in Block 1 of Clearview Acres, a subdivision of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

Bids must be in writing and must be unconditional. Bids may be left at the law offices of James R. Scrivner, Attorney at Law, 120 East 14th Street, Ada, Oklahoma 74820.

Dated this 13th day of September, 2016. /s/ James R. Scrivner James R. Scrivner, OBA #8033 120 East 14th Street; P. O. Box 1373 -- Ada, Oklahoma 74821-1373 (580) 332-9033; Fax: (580) 332-9291 Attorney for the Personal Representative (Published in The Allen Advocate on September 15 and 22, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR PONTOTOC COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2016-73 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF ALBERT JAMES AND RAMONA JAMES, both deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF OKLAHOMA )

) ss.

COUNTY OF PONTOTOC ) All creditors having claims against Albert James and Ramona James, both 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 Adrianne Bynum, Personal Representative at the offices of Gregory S. Taylor, Attorney, 115 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 1737, Ada, Oklahoma 74820, attorney for Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: The 7th day of November, 2016, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this 6th day of September, 2016. s/ Gregory S. Taylor Gregory S. Taylor, Attorney for Personal Representative for the estates of Albert James and Ramona James, both deceased GREGORY S. TAYLOR 115 S. Broadway • P.O. Box 1737 Ada, OK 74821 • 580/332-7717 Attorney for Personal Representative (Published in The Allen Advocate on September 8 and 15, 2016)

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