December 31

Allen AdvocateVOLUME 69 NUMBER 14 ALLEN, PONTOTOC COUNTY , OKLAHOMA 1 SECTION (USPS 543600) 50¢ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015

The December 2015 meeting of the Allen Board of Education was held Monday, the 14th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building on the school campus. All five board members were present as were Superintendent Bob Gragg, High School Prin-cipal Michael James, and Minutes Secretary Brenda Robertson. One guest, Jamie Rinehart, was also in attendance.

The meeting opened with a welcome to the guest and reading of the Statement of Open Meet-ing Law. This was fol-lowed by discussion of the 2015-16 school budget. School Treasurer, Brenda Robertson, detailed the report to those present.

Also discussed were a letter from the Arbuckle Area Council of the Boys Scouts; the 2014-15 Re-mediation Report; and

the 2015-16 Remediation Plan.

Reports were then given by the administration. Superintendent Gragg ad-vised the Board on the status of a Facility Plan, and shared a letter from the Oklahoma Youth Expo requesting the school to consider a change to the 2017 Spring Break dates.

He also updated the Board on the installation of the alarms system in

the buildings, repair of the storm damage repairs and cafeteria/band room expansion, and stadium renovations. A check from FEMA for assistance in repair of storm dam-age has been received in the amount of $4,569.85 with more payments an-ticipated.

He also reported on an employee motivational session planned for Thurs-day, December 17th; an Impact Aid payment; and an upcoming OSSBA Ses-sion on School Construc-tion set for late January. The new “Every Student Succeeds” Act, which re-places the “No Child Left Behind” legislation, was discussed. This new plan returns more control to the state and local schools. He concluded his report with policy changes needed to clarify requirements of various activity accounts.

Elementary Dean of Stu-

dents, Greg Mills, was unable to attend the meet-ing due to conflicts with the scheduling of junior high basketball games but he left a report informing the Board that the current elementary enrollment stands at 294 students.

The kindergarten stu-dents enjoyed a recent field trip to the Jasmin Moran Children’s Muse-um and lunch in Seminole; the Chickasaw Eagle Ad-venture team has finished their classes with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students; OCCT test scores were sent home with the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students; and the 1st grade Little Drib-blers performed during half time of the Allen/New Lima basketball game, the kindergarten class are scheduled for Tuesday, the 15th.

The Allen Masonic Lodge will not be holding a Janu-ary 2016 breakfast. Regularly held the first Saturday of the month, the January meal is cancelled because the New Year’s holiday.

Remember to join them for the breakfast on February 6th.

No Masonic Breakfast this month

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December School Board Meeting

The rain came down and the wind blew . . . and the tree fell. This tree came down in the yard on Main Street doing damage to the fence and making lots of noise.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace . . . The Allen 2nd grade class did an excellent job of performing “Silent Night” at the recent Elementary Christmas Program. Pictured here are Jessica Craddock, Bryar Wilson, Cobin Smith, Blake Campbell, Emma Tomb, Landen Rippee, Jaycee Boolin and Morgan Davis.

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Pigeons That Spot Cancer To a con artist, a pigeon is a gullible person,

but pigeons are actually surprisingly shrewd. They can pick out letters of the alphabet,

detect emotion in people’s faces and even tell a Picasso from a Monet. During World War II, the renowned psychologist B.F. Skinner taught pigeons to guide bombs toward a target for the U.S. Navy, although his avian pilots were never sent into com-bat.

Now researchers at the University of Cali-fornia, Davis, the University of Iowa and Emory University have demonstrated that pigeons are surprisingly good at detecting cancer as well. Using grain as a reward, the scientists managed to train hungry pigeons to reliably spot malignancies in images of human breast cells.

The birds achieved roughly 85% accuracy, which is probably better than beginning medical students, the scientists said, although it doesn’t ap-proach the prowess of seasoned pathologists. On the other hand, the birds’ training only involved 24 slides at four times magnification (and they graduated debt-free). What’s more, when Edward A. Wasserman and his colleagues exploited the “wisdom of flocks” by combining the “votes” of four pigeons on each slide, the birds’ accuracy shot up to an astonishing 99%.

When confronted with mammograms, by contrast, the pigeons were flummoxed. After

awhile, they seemed to learn to detect cancer on these images, but when shown new ones, they couldn’t do any bet-ter than chance, which implies that they had simply memorized the right calls on the initial images during repeated viewings. By contrast, birds that learned to pick out cancer from tis-sue samples could carry over their skills to new images.

Why so good with im-ages of actual tissue yet so bad with mam-mograms? The former consist of breast cells seen under a micro-scope, while the latter are murkier images of overlapping elements (such as blood vessels) within the breast. Like physicians, pigeons find it easier to make the diagnosis by looking at cells, which is why biopsies are taken.

The research is square-ly in the Skinnerian tra-dition. The birds, kept at 85% of their normal weight, are put into what are known as Skinner boxes, allowing strict control of their environ-ment, and shown images on a flat screen. If they spot cancer, they might be required to peck on a blue area of the screen. If there is no cancer, they might have to peck yel-low. Choosing correctly yields a grain reward. If they choose wrong, they see the image again and have another chance to peck the right color.

Dr. Wasserman, who has been working with pigeons at the Univer-sity of Iowa for decades, says the research could help scientists better teach humans the com-plex and high-stakes task of detecting cancer visually. Insights from the pigeons could also help computers do the job someday, Dr. Was-serman says. A small team of pigeons in a ru-ral area of a developing country, he says, might even be able to provide a rudimentary form of cancer screening.

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More than 200 years ago, Thomas Jefferson wrote: “The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.” Although Jefferson didn’t have CrossFit trainers, cosmetolo-gists, hair braiders and ride-sharing companies in mind when he penned this prescient line in a letter to Edward Carrington, they’re a perfect demonstra-tion of the truth of the sentiment.

Earlier this year the White House released a report detailing how occupational licensing laws affect the economy: “more than one-quarter of U.S. workers now require a license to do their jobs” and “the share of workers licensed at the State level has risen five-fold since the 1950s.”

If that sounds benign, consider that licenses for low- and middle-income professions on average cost more than $200 and require nine months of training and at least one exam, according to the Institute for Justice. There’s scant evidence that these hurdles improve quality or safety, so why does government make it so difficult for Americans to improve their lives by plying a new trade?

It takes 372 days on average to become a licensed cosmetologist, but only 33 days to become an emer-gency medical technician, known as an EMT. In several states, a hair-braiding license requires 1,500 hours of training and multiple exams. For those with limited means, that may prove impossible.

Rather than removing these obstacles, govern-ment at all levels increasingly protects the “haves” at the expense of the “have-nots.” Consider the response to Uber, which threatens the municipal taxi system monopoly. Instead of allowing entre-preneurs to develop services that succeed or fail on the merits, politicians have encouraged businesses to seek out favors. As a result, politicians try to protect their supporters from competition instead of encouraging it.

Last year the city council of Washington, D.C. passed a measure requiring CrossFit and other fit-ness trainers to register with the mayor’s office and pay a fee. But it was heartening in September to see the council take steps to scrap the idea of requiring them to obtain a license from the city.

Who pushed for these laws? The Board of Physi-cal Therapy, a little-known agency within the D.C. Health department charged with regulating the practice. This board, composed mostly of physical therapists, is a textbook case of a special interest working with the government to restrict competi-tion.

Lawmakers across the country are beginning to see the folly of such requirements. Legislators in Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin are considering abolishing and even prohibiting new occupational licenses.

The harm of licensing rules shouldn’t be under-estimated: By one assessment, such regulation has prevented the creation of nearly three million jobs and lowered entrepreneurship rates. Instead of licenses, states could require certification, a lower qualification that doesn’t bar outsiders from offer-ing a similar service.

Reducing burdensome requirements on job seek-ers is part of reforming the criminal justice system. If nonviolent ex-offenders who paid their debt to society aren’t able to obtain a license for certain types of employment, how can we expect them to rejoin society, partake in American life, create value in their communities and improve their lives? By removing these needless barriers to opportunity, we can offer a hand up to the people who need it most.

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Highway sign: “SPEED LIMIT 65 for most cars and some trucks under 8,000 pounds – only if they’re empty, unless you weigh over 300 pounds – then divide by six. For additional information call the IRS, which helped write this.”


The elementary students will be performing in their Christmas Program on Fri-day, December 18th. The Pre-K and Kindergarten classes will perform in the auditorium at 9:00 a.m.; the 1st thru 3rd performance will be at 9:30; and the middle school band will play at 10:15.

Principal James advised the Board the high school enrollment is currently 215 students (78 in ju-nior high and 137 in high school). Semester tests are currently underway; the recent Blood Drive was a huge success; and the

AHS Band/Choir Christ-mas Program was well attended.

He also reported on the success of the basketball teams. The Allen high school girls won the Pon-totoc Conference Tourna-ments and now have a 6-0 record; the boys placed 4th.

The maintenance report noted that four quotes have been received for lighting at the softball field; two new door have been in-stalled at the band room and the cafeteria addition; repairs have been com-pleted to the high school gym roof; the gym floor

will be refinished dur-ing the Christmas break; stadium grandstand work is continuing; and new bulbs will be installed in the new gym, and ceiling tiles reinstalled at the old gym during the holiday vacation.

The consent agenda item included minutes of pre-vious meeting, purchase orders and encumbrances, the treasurer’s report, ac-tivity fund report, renewal of the drug testing con-

sortium, and approval of a travel request from soft-ball coach Cady Barnes to attend a national con-ference in Kansas City, Kansas.

No action was taken on proposed changes to the District Policy CFBB on activity accounts and booster clubs, but ap-proval was given to a Lease/Purchase Agree-ment which will include but not be limited to the softball field lights, re-

pairs to the grandstand, fire alarms, purchase of property and technology updates.

Following time in ex-ecutive session, approval was given to the hiring of Becky Dyer as a school aide, and to Casey John-son as a cheerleader lay-coach contingent upon her meeting the certification requirements.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

FELONIESCody Lee Bennett—unlawful possession of CDS with

intent to distribute methamphetamineAshley B Fisk—unlawful possession of CDS with

intent to distribute methamphetamineJerry Keef—possession of controlled dangerous

substance-methamphetamineKyle Lynn Thomas—unlawful possession of CDS

with intent to distribute methamphetamine

MISDEMEANORWilliam Shaun Watters—domestic assault & battery

in presence of minor

MARRIAGEMarshall Gaines & Alisha Cowart, both of Holden-

ville

DIVORCEDeborah Kat Chitwood vs James Donald ChitwoodKyle McIntosh vs Chelsea McIntosh

CIVILCommerce Bank vs Henry Gene Factor—indebted-

ness

SMALL CLAIMSColleen Harrington vs Deborah Gale Harrington—

replevin

TRAFFICJesse D Alexander—no seat beltAlexandria Anderson—speeding 1-10 mph over

limit; operating motor vehicle without valid driver’s license

Amisty Lee Beck—speeding 21-25 mph over limitRoger L. Birdcreek—speeding 11-15 mph over

limitKimberly Dawn Brown—driving under suspension-

1st offense; passing without sufficient clearanceJustin Allen Glaspey—operating motor vehicle on

which all taxes due state are not paidMichael Brentmode Green—speeding 16-20 mph

over limitWesley A. Henry—speeding 1-10 mph over limitRoy Gene Larney—driving under suspension-1st of-

fenseChristy Lopez—speeding 11-15 mph over limit; op-

erating vehicle without driver’s license in immediate possession

George E. McIntosh—transporting open container-beer

Roy Wallace Patrick—failure to comply with com-pulsory insurance law

Sammy S. Pierce Jr.—speeding 1-10 mph over limit

Devon Lynn Wagner—no seat belt

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Yes, I have written a book about my spiri-tual experiences, and one to my family about growing up during the Depression years. Some people who bought my spiritual book also saw a copy of the writings I had done for my family, which had the stories I had written to them about growing up during the Depression years, and they requested cop-ies of that one also.

Of the book about my spiritual experiences, I ordered 200 copies

and have sold all but thirty copies that are still on hand. The one I did for the family about the Depression years is now sold out and I am in the process of printing more. That one I just had on display when I was showing my new book and many people who saw it, wanted a copy.

I am also in the process of going through copies of my weekly column and hope to someday have a book published on those. That is one that I probably will not get done as my ninety-third birthday is this Thurs-day and I may not have the time to get that one ready to be published.

It is very gratifying to get a letter or have someone write to the publisher of the papers where my column ap-pears, and make com-

ments about my column. That is what makes it worthwhile and encour-ages us to keep on. If we never got a fan let-

ter, would we keep on writing? It is nice to find out that someone enjoys your column. However, I like to write so much,

I might do it if I never did get a comment but they are sure appreci-ated when they come. So keep on reading and I will keep on writing. That is my promise.

Services for Robert Gene “Bob” Somerh-alder, 84, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January

2nd, at the First United Methodist Church in Ada, Rev. David Daniel will officiate.

M r. S o m e r h a l d e r passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at his home. He was born September 23, 1931 in Burlington, Oklahoma to Elias and Mary Lyd-ia Allenbach Somerh-alder. He attended grade school in Burlington and graduated from Burl-ington High School. He attended Northwestern University in Alva be-fore joining the Navy. He received his Bach-elor’s and Master’s De-grees from East Central University in Ada. He and his family moved to this area in 1963 from Pharoah.

He marr ied Carol Jeanne Jones on July 31, 1956 in Ada. Mr.

Somerhalder was em-ployed with the Allen School System from 1963 until retiring in 1991. He had been the Jr. High Principal, girl’s basketball coach and teacher before becoming the High School Princi-pal. He was a member of the First United Method-ist Church in Ada and had served in the U. S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Jeanne, of the home; his daughter, Lisa Elliott and her husband John and their children, Christine, Annabelle and Nicholas, all of Ada; a son, Doug Somerhalder and his wife Jenny and their children, Lexi and Brock, all of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Jake Somerhalder and wife Bonnie of Burlington, and John Somerhalder of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Shirley Herd of Garland, Texas; many nieces and nephews; and former students who meant the world to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Mary Somer-halder; and three sisters, Kathryn Banwart, Helen Huette and Alberta Ras-si.

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

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As 2015 draws to a close Allenites have a lot to be thankful for. We just narrowly missed a big Christmas storm and I consider that to be a big plus. Many areas in the state are laboring to clear broken trees, snapped off power poles and power lines out of their streets. It’s cold and very windy and hav-ing the power on is sud-denly the most important thing going. Especially if yours is off. The ice storm did miss us and I consider that a plus and those of us able to stay home this Christmas feel

pretty good about that. In these modern times

electricity makes every-thing work. All these “toys” for sure have to have a little of it. Most heating gadgets, such as our home furnaces, go cold and silent without it. In fact, many of us are so dependent on having power we have to buy ourselves a “backup” generator. If you can afford one of these gad-gets be sure you buy one that is safe and if you’re not a mechanical genius you probably need to get

one that is automatic and comes with a service policy. Make sure it’s safe for you and others.

While we seem to have dodged the ice, the wind was persistent. High winds did some limb damage and in fact blew some fascia trim off my garage and probably my house too. I haven’t ventured out yet for an inspection. Maybe I’ll send my wife. The hard winter is still in front of us. Be sure you are ready for it. Frozen pipes can be very damaging and very preventable. Take care of that stuff before it gets extremely cold.

Allen is growing. New houses and a few new businesses are good signs of life as is the gradual increase in our school enrollment. One guy told me, “Aw, that’s just numbers, don’t mean nuthin’.” Well actually they do. The same pes-simists make a lot out of declining numbers and often that’s all we have to go by--numbers. So I welcome the good numbers and like to see my hometown doing OK as we start a new year.

Business trends are such that we old-timers will never see our little town’s main streets re-build and again be popu-lated by numerous stores. Things have changed, drastically. One large store can replace dozens while a well-stocked grocery provide for a city--the time of dozens of home-owned shops providing services for a community is over. But I am thankful for the retailers we have in Al-len that still provide for

our needs. Let’s be sure and support these guys in 2016. They sure do their part for us.

I hope your year is

Do you have faith in God? What evidence could you give to prove you have faith in God? Suppose I claim to have faith in God, but I never read God’s word so I can know what He wants me to do. In that case, do I really have faith in God? If I never pray or never go to worship at church, do I really have faith in God? Suppose I commit adultery; do I really have faith in God? If I have faith in God, doesn’t that mean I will obey Him?

Of course, we are not saved by anything that we might do, but by faith in God. But how can we claim to have faith in God if we re-fuse to do what He has commanded? He has told us to pray, but if I never talk to Him in prayer, how can I claim to have faith in Him. If my faith does not move me to act according to God’s will, how can I really have faith in Him? James writes about the possibility of having a “dead faith.” He says if a brother or sister is without food and cloth-ing and you do nothing to help, your faith is dead. (James 2:17) Your faith is dead because you failed to obey God’s command to feed the hungry and love your neighbor as yourself.

Some couples who

claim to have faith in God, live together though they are not mar-ried. Can they really have faith in God when He says, “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adul-terers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4) If one lives an unrepentant ho-mosexual life, can he really have faith in God when God says, “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” (Le-viticus 18:22)

If I really have faith in God, my actions will demonstrate that faith by doing as God com-mands. We will be judged by our works because our works are the proof of our faith! May God help us to live lives that demonstrate our faith in God.

happy and prosperous and that God blesses you and your families. Be sure and go to church Sunday.

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December 31 — Evan Allgeier, Mason Riley, Amber Ford

January 2 — Doyle Lee Price, Mike Ross, Sophia Smith, Melonie Johnson

January 3 — Ruth Crisp, Don Crisp, Zayne Erickson, Steve Brannan, Brandi Brannan

January 6 — Mr. & Mrs. Ed Harman*, Shawn Rolen, Caidence Cross, Kyndall Branna, Brynlee Brannan, Breken Woodward, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Johnson*

January 7 — Hank DeatonJanuary 17 — Hadleigh HillJanuary 18 — Bear DeHartJanuary 20 — Papa Pybas

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will enter the 2016 por-tion of the basketball season with a record of 4 wins and 3 losses.

The team has had 14 dif-ferent players to contrib-ute points in the scoring parade. Of those players, Josiah Jones has emerged as the top offensive weap-on.

Jones has scored 104 points in seven games. His biggest personal per-formance came in a tough 67-65 loss to the Stone-wall Longhorns.

He landed in double digits in six of the seven games this season. The only time Jones didn’t reach double figures in scoring came Decem-ber 11 in the 38-33 loss to Roff. Jones was the leading scorer that night but managed only seven points in the game.

Brendan McClure is second on the team in scoring with a total of 67 points. McClure scored in double figures in four games. His best games were 18 and 17 points, respectively, against New Lima and Asher. He was the top scorer for the Mustangs in both of those games.

Logan George is the third-leading scorer with 54 points. George opened the season with a 12-point performance. He has one more double-digit showing since then, a 17-point game December 10 against Stonewall.

Christ ian Henry is fourth at Allen with 45 points. He has produced a pair of double-digit games (both 10 points) during the season.

Ty Brown is fifth on the squad with 43 points. His best game was a 12-point showing in the Decem-ber 4 home game against New Lima.

The following is the overall scoring for the Mustangs during the first part of the season, includ-ing total points, name, (double digit games) and

Jones’ 104 points top Allen scoring paradeMustangs bring record of 4-3 in January portion of schedule

then game by game point totals:104 - Josiah Jones (6) 16, 14, 16, 13, 23, 7, 1567 - Brendan McClure (4) 12, 10, 18, 17, 6, 454 - Logan George (2) 12, 9, 9, 17, 5, 245 - Christian Henry (2) 10, 10, 4, 8, 7, 6 43 - Ty Brown (1) 9, 12, 5, 6, 2, 931 - Tommy Peay (0) 5, 5, 3, 3, 8, 5, 2 30 - Kaden Mills (2) 10, 4, 5, 11 18 - Tadyn Walker (0) 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 418 - Tucker Elliott (0) 2, 4, 1, 2, 5, 410 - Hunter Simpson (0) 3, 710 - Jordan Stick (0) 3, 4, 3 8 - Shane Rinehart (0) 4, 2, 2 5 - Fernando Medina (0) 4, 1 3 - Drew Back (0) 3

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The unbeaten Allen Lady Mustangs will host the Tupelo Lady Tigers on January 5, 2016. Coach Jeremy Strong’s girls will put their perfect 7-0 record on the line.

At the break, the scoring load has been carried for the most part by six play-ers. The group includes Alison Sells, Charlea Leonard, Faith Caldwell, Kennedy Prentice, Sun-zie Harrison and Hannah Heck.

Alison Sells is number one on the scoring chart with 87 points and has generated five double-figure games. Sells owns a personal-best 18-point performance on December 4 against New Lima. She also knocked down 17 points in a win over Roff in the conference tourna-ment semi-finals.

Second on the team is Charlea Leonard with 80 points. Leonard has landed in double figures in scoring four times. Her best game was 19 points in the December 15 victory over Roff.

At No. 3, Faith Caldwell is also a major weapon in the offense. Caldwell has piled up 72 points in seven games. She has four double-figure scoring games, with the best being a 21-point game against Roff in the last game of December.

There is a tight logjam for the fourth, fifth and sixth leading scorers on the team. Kennedy Prentice is third with 56 points and has three double-figure games. Sunzie Harrison was fourth with 54 points and a pair of double-digit games.

Just two points back in fourth place was Sunzie Harrison with 54 points and two double-figure games.

Hannah Heck rounds out the Top 5 list with 52 points. She also gener-ated three double-figure scoring performances this season.

The following is the overall scoring for the Lady Mustangs during the first part of the season, in-cluding total points, name, (double digit games) and then game by game point totals:

87 - Alison Sells (5) 11, 14, 18, 10, 17, 8, 980 - Charlea Leonard (4) 7, 12, 6, 16, 8, 12, 1972 - Faith Caldwell (4) 11, 6, 10, 13, 9, 2, 2156 - Kennedy Prentice (3) 6, 13, 5, 12, 4, 12, 454 - Sunzie Harrison (2) 12, 7, 15, 7, 7, 3, 352 - Hannah Heck (3) 3, 5, 8, 2, 11, 12, 11 6 - Alycia Evans (0) 3, 35 - Kayley Brill (0) 5

4 - Payton Prentice (0) 1, 34 - Tara Osborne (0) 44 - Meysa Dohlman (0) 2, 24 - Chelsea Wedlow (0) 2, 22 - Oke-Tw’sha Roberts (0) 22 - Meegan Costner (0) 22 - Brooke Holcomb (0) 2

Five Lady Mustangs power scoring driveAlison Sells and Charlea Leonard both break 80’s barrier

Faith Caldwell and Sunzie Harrison along with Charlea Leonard are putting on the defensive pressure during a recent game.

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LEGAL NOTICEIN THE DISTRICT COURTOF PONTOTOC COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMACase No. CV-2015-159

JIMMY GOULD, JR., and HEATHER GOULD, Plaintiffs,

Vs.The Heirs, Executors, Administra-

tors, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of DARLA GAIL PHILLIPS and LARRY WAYNE PHILLIPS, SR., Both De-ceased; DOUGLAS MARK SHULTE, if Living, and if Deceased, his Un-known Successors; and The State of Oklahoma, ex. rel. The Oklahoma Tax Commission; Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The Heirs, Executors, Administra-

tors, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns, and the Unknown Successors of DARLA GAIL PHILLIPS and LARRY WAYNE PHILLIPS, SR., Both De-ceased; DOUGLAS MARK SHULTE, if Living, and if Deceased, his Unknown Successors.

TAKE NOTICE that you and each of you, have been sued by the above named Plaintiffs in the above entitled action in the District Court of Pontotoc County, State of Oklahoma, and that you must answer the Petition filed by Plaintiffs in said cause on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, or said Petition will be taken as true and judg-ment rendered accordingly in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants above named in said action, quieting title to the following described real property located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma:

A tract of land located in the SE/4 of Section 31, Township 4 North, Range 5 East, of the I.B.M., Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, being more particularly de-scribed as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SE/4 of said Section 31; thence S90º00’00”W along the South line of said SE/4 a distance of 990.00 feet to the point of begin-ning; thence S90º00’00”W a distance of 474.90 feet; thence N00º00’00”E a distance of 1373.50 feet to a point on the South right-of-way line of the abandoned A.T.&S. Railroad; thence N63º41’11”W along said right-of-way line a distance of 42.47 feet; thence along said right-of-way line on a curve to the left having a radius of 2767.73 feet for a distance of 1135.48 feet (hav-ing a chord bearing of N75º26’01”W and a chord distance of 1127.00 feet) thence N87º11’12”W along said right-of-way line a distance of 51.86 feet to a point on the West line of the SE/4 of said Section 31; thence N00º00’13”E a distance of 969.07 feet to the North-west corner of the SE/4 of said Section 31; thence S89º57’50”E along the North line of said SE/4 a distance of 1653.37 feet to a point 990.00 feet West of the Northeast corner of said SE/4; thence S00º02’45”E a distance of 2646.34 feet to the point of begin-ning, containing 57.89 acres, more or less,

and judicially determining the heir-ship of DARLA GAIL PHILLIPS and LARRY WAYNE PHILLIPS, SR., both deceased.

WITNESS my hand and seal this 21 day of December, 2015.

Karen Dunnigan, Court ClerkPontotoc County, Oklahoma

By: B. MyersDeputy (SEAL)

Barry G. Burkhart, OBA#14,092120 South BroadwayAda, Oklahoma 74820(580) 332-2800(580) 332-2811 (fax)Attorney for Plaintiffs (Published in The Allen Advocate

on December 24 and 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE FRYE BROTHERS, INC., P.O. Box 1624, Ada, OK 74820, has submitted a

permit revision application for permit #L.E.2379 to the Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODM) to mine sand and select fill through the surface mining method on portions of the following parcel of land:

All of Section 22, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, of the Indian Base and Meridian, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACTS: A part of the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 22, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Pon-

totoc County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE/4 SE/4 of Section 22; thence N89º50’07”W along the South line of said SE/4 SE/4 a distance of 638.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence N89º50’57”W a distance of 466.69 feet; thence N00º09’03”E a distance of 580.00 feet; thence S89º50’57”E a distance of 466.69 feet; thence S00º09’03”W a distance of 580.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 6.21 acres, more or less.

AND The W/2 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 of Section 22, Township 5 North, Range 5 East,

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, containing 5 acres, more or less. The revision request is to increase permitted acreage. The total permit area, containing 629 acres, is located in the Pontotoc County,

Oklahoma U.S.G.S. quadrangle map. The permit site is located approximately seven (7) miles west of the town of Ada, Oklahoma and five (5) miles north of State Highway 3-W, from the intersection of CR 3490 and CR 1470, go one and one-half (1.5) miles east to property on north side. Buckhorn Creek meanders through the center portions of the proposed permit area in a northeasterly direc-tion.

A copy of this completed permit application is available for public inspection and copying at the Pontotoc County Courthouse, 301 S. Broadway, Ada, Okla-homa.

Upon written request to the Oklahoma Department of Mines, information con-tained in the permit application may be inspected or copied at the Department of Mines. Any landowner or resident of any occupied dwelling, any public entity or public agency, or any party that may be adversely affected has the right to submit comments or object to the issuance of the permit in writing. An informal conference will be provided if specifically requested in writing. Any written objections or requests for an informal conference on this application must be received no later than fourteen (14) days after the final publication of this notice to the

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Caitlin E. Spencer, a 2011 graduate of Allen High, has been promoted to Social Worker at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur. The promotion was effective December 1, 2015.

Ms. Spencer earned her degree in social work from East Central University, Ada, in May 2015. She had done her internship at OSD during her college career and was hired as an Administrative Assistant immedi-ately upon graduation.

The Oklahoma School for the Deaf has approximately 235 students who live at the school during the week, commute from home or attend summer school classes. They have maintained a 100% graduation rate for the past five years; students must meet all state mandated graduation requirements.

OSD operates two satellite preschools, one at the Uni-versity of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, and at the Uni-versity of Arts and Sciences of Oklahoma, Chickasha. The School for the Deaf is a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Caitlin SpencerEarns Promotion

Sunday was a busy day. In the morning we had our regular service and in the evening we had our Christ-mas program. We always look forward to seeing our children perform. Our adult choir provided some of the music.

The name of our program was “Signs of Christmas.” Our children included Dylan Sanford, Preston West, Kylie Taylor, Makenzie, Brayden, Dakota, and Mon-tana Smart, Tiffani, Rosie, Harmony, Hunny, and Joe Fulsum, Caynen Jones, and Sophie Cassell. The chil-dren sang “Deck the Halls”, “Ring Those Bells”, “Joy to the World”, and “C is for the Christ Child.” Sophie sang, “There was a Little Baby” and Kylie sang “Away in a Manger.”

Following the program we enjoyed cookies and punch in the fellowship hall. The children also received gifts given by their adopted parents in the church.

We enjoy our children and want to teach them the true meaning of Christmas.

Next Sunday we invite you to join us. At 9:15 we will be serving breakfast.

As we begin this New Year, let’s take our children to church. It’s the greatest investment you can make in their future.

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Lou Yargee enjoyed Christmas with family in Noble, Oklahoma, at the home of her sister, Linda Berry.

—O&A— Doyle Lee Price spent

Christmas Day as a guest in the home of James and

Monday by Freddie John-son.

On Tuesday they all made the trip to the BSA Hospital to meet the new-est family member, Na-than Michael Scali, born December 22, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. He weighed in at 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. Na-than is the great-grandson of the late H.D. and Geor-gia Lee (Bell) Yoakum, Doc and Myrtle Yoakum, and Watt and Betty Bell. Mommy and Nathan are doing great.

The Johnson returned home Christmas Day to beat the bad weather that was coming in.

—O&A— Christmas Day at the

Milne’s home was cel-ebrated when Jerry and Norma had all four of their children home for the holiday.

Spending the day were Debbie Wilson of Hold-enville with her daugh-ter Robin Escarcego of Moore; Sarah and Paul Randell of Allen and their son Adam Randell of Law-ton; Jerry Ault Milne and Rhonda of Moore; Dillon Milne, and Joel Milne and Tye.

—O&A— Out & about from Josh-

ua, Texas were Kevin and Deanese Grigsby, Brock and Gage. They were here to visit her parents, Donny and Judy Johnson.

The group enjoyed Christmas dinner with her brother and family, Sam and Melonie Johnson, Tif-fany and Taylor.

—O&A— Kenny and Johnna

Shires enjoyed Christmas Eve with son Chance and Jerrica Shires, Sophia and Van, and Kenny’s mother, Pat Shires.

Christmas Day they spent in Stonewall with Johnna’s family.

—O&A— Margaret Johnson en-

joyed her Christmas holi-day and dinner with her son, Denny and Kandy Johnson, Ashli and Nic, in Cushing.

Joining in that visit were Jimmy and Candy Johnson and Melissa from Ada.

—O&A— Christmas was really

special for Martha Files. She and husband Robert, and son Scotty, made a trip of Oklahoma City to spend the day with Tim and Drew Files.

After a luscious Christ-mas dinner it was time to open gifts. Martha’s gift was last and she was told to go outside and get it from their car. At the same time Tim was opening the garage door. Martha’s gift was a new red Mercedes with a giant bow on top.

Needless to say, she was very pleased with her gift.

—O&A— Mark and Robyn Legg

traveled to Oklahoma City and Newcastle for Christmas. They had a wonderful day spending time with their grands and great-grandkids. Nearly all the family was there for the holiday.

—O&A— Doreen Mitchell spent

the holiday with her two sons and their families in Plano and Austin, Texas.

In Plano she visited with son Robert and Janet Mitchell, their daughter and husband, Lindsay and Chas Fields. They attend-ed Christmas Eve services at St. Andrews Methodist Church, and enjoyed the annual Christmas gather-ing of friends in the home of Randy and Barbara Hedlund.

On Christmas day she traveled on to Austin for a visit with son Terry and Patricia Mitchell and their son Robert, daughter Mor-gan and her fiancé, Scott Case, of Dallas, Texas.

—O&A— Billy Spray’s cousin, Ja-

son Thomas, accompanied him back from California following his Aunt Thel-ma Thomas’ funeral. He spent time visiting with Billy and Rhonda Spray, and has enjoyed several fishing trips.

He also enjoyed a won-derful holiday with all the family at the home of Willis and Jami Rinehart on Christmas Eve.

Jason plans to return to California after the first of the new year.

—O&A— BrayCee Wilson was

out & about during the Christmas holiday visiting with Barbara McPherson. BrayCee’s mother, Shellie, came to enjoy Christmas day.

Former residents, Shellie and BrayCee now live in the Muskogee area.

—O&A— Spending the Christmas

get together with the fam-ily of Thurman and Betty Rinehart were Sherry and Robert Whitaker of Okla-homa City, Sean Phil-lips Whittaker, Denise Rinehart Barber, Kevin Barber, and Ben Barber of Edmond, Shannon, An-gelia and Dakota Clark of Bethany, Candace Phillips and Daniel Prieto, Rickey, Beverly, Logan and Taylor Rinehart of Ada, Trapper, Macey, Tess and Harris Wilson of Edmond, and Larry, Kim and Colton Lee from Allen.

—O&A— James and Chris Mc-

Donald had son Matt, Ce-cilia, and Jonathan from Dallas, son Josh from Tulsa and Annetta Doyle from Oklahoma City for Christmas.

—O&A—

Brenda Linker. He would like to thank

the Linkers and all those who remembered him this holiday season.

—O&A— Harold and Robin Sand-

ers and Dixie spent Christ-mas at the home of Robin’s

mother, Dixie Roberson.—O&A—

Diane Miller was out & about this past week. She arrived to spend Christmas Eve with Fay Rinehart and was joined in the visit by Stormy and Jess Rine-hart.

Then on Christmas Day, Diane, Stormy and Jesse made a trip to McAlester to spend the day with Goldie Rinehart.

—O&A— Lynn and Debbie Milner

hosted Christmas dinner for her family.

—O&A— The Chi les f ami ly

Christmas was enjoyed at their Deer Camp.

Enjoying the day were Morris and Diane Chiles, Laudeen Josh Burnett, Cricket Burnett, Tyler Burnett, Cody Burnett, Hayli Burnett, and Cody’s friends from Calvin.

—O&A— Chr i s and Amanda

Allgeier, Evan and Ca-leb, arrived in Allen on Tuesday, December 22nd, to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Harold and Cindy Davis. Joining them to spend time with their nephews were Danny Davis and Maegan Russell of Ada.

Saturday the family cel-ebrated Evan’s third birth-day with a Paw Patrol cake and more presents.

The Allgeiers were out & about until Sunday when they left to return to their home in Edmond.

—O&A— Glendene Griffin was in

Norman from Tuesday to Friday, the guest of Todd and Lea Kay Tidwell. Also there were grand-daughter Kelsey from Stillwater and grandson Matthew of Norman.

Bruce Griffin of Gerty arrived Thursday; and daughter Marla and David Tinkler and Dillon of Ada, and grandson Conner and Rikki Tinkler, Jordan and Lennon of Norman, ar-rived on Christmas Day.

—O&A— Brooke Kidwell and

friend, Mick Burkett, were out & about for a Christ-mas visit. They enjoyed time with her parents, Alden and Kelly Kidwell, other family and friends.

Brooke and Mick then traveled to Maryland to visit his family.

—O&A— John and Juanita Mat-

thews were out & about spending Christmas Day with her daughter and family, Cristina and Kelly Hurt, Kelsey and Christo-pher.

—O&A— Deann Johnson traveled

to Amarillo, Texas on Sun-day, December 20th, to the home of daughter Ashlee and Fabian and Nicholas Scali. They were joined

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24 ozLoaf

Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

10 oz Can

Shurfi ne

15.2-16.25 oz

Bar-S

$Chuck Roast

Coke, Sprite orDr Pepper

¢239 69¢

99¢Rotel

5$

10$Steamers

1$2Lbs

Shurfi ne Low Fat

Yogurt¢99

Tampico

Fruit Punch 3$2 128

oz

12 ozpkg

• Meat• Turkey• Smokehouse

Viva Vantage

PaperTowels 6$

Del Monte

KetchupWolf Brand

Chili 1$ 8815 ozcan

PeanutButter

Jif 2$ 4816 oz 2$ 50

16 ozBox

Nabisco

PremiumCrackers 3$ 49

24.4-36 oz

• Frosted Mini Spooners• Tootie Fruities• Cinnmon Toasters• Berry Colossal Crunch

Malt-o-Meal

C&H Granulated

129$12 ozPkg

Meat Bologna

$

Sliced Smoked

Jowl 2$ 89Lb

15 ozCan

2 liter 5 249$

48 ozBottle

Liquid Laundry Detergent

9992-100 oz Jug

Green CabbageHealthy Choice Cafe

9.5 to 10.3 oz2 $5

US #1RussetPotatoes

29910 LbBag

Bagged

YellowOnions

1$ 993 LbBag

Sweet TexasGrapefruit

1$4 for

Premium Red

DeliciousApples

99¢Lb

1$36 ozcarton

Fast Bites

4.6-5.5 oz

99big 6

roll pkg 24 oz plastic bottle

Sugar 5$ 9910 LbBag

Pizza -

Classic • Thick Cut •Smokehouse

Bar-S

1$ 12 ozPkg

ChoppedHam 89

99Lb

Extra Lean Fresh 93%Fat Free

994Lean Boneless Beef

$Stew Meat

Lb

89Lb

Lean Boneless Sirloin

89Lb2

Smallside Pork

$Spareribs

5Eckrich

$210-14 ozPkg

All VarietiesRope or Links

99

$ 49¢Lb

YellowOnions

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$PorkChops 1

Vegetable Oil

GroundChuck 4$

Call in and we’ll get it ready

Sandwiches

Open New Years Day

Blackeye Peas- fresh or withsnaps-

99¢

SmokedSausage

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