If you’ve been around the downtown area lately, you’ve seen that battle has been well and truly joined in the project to upgrade Guthrie’s sidewalks. ODOT began construction work the week of March 12th, with Harrison closed on the east side of Division.
In communications with ODOT, they confirm that’s the first of six total phases of work that will run from the project’s
start last month through some time in July, barring significant delays from weather, equipment, or other unforeseen challenges.
The project’s six phases will consist of three phases covering the east side of Division, then three more phases covering the west side of the street. They will proceed as has been seen with the Harrison closure, with all traffic on that intersection entrance halted for the duration of the work, which typically takes around three weeks for each
section to be done.
Again, ODOT specified a total projected timeline of 120 days for completion of all work, putting the tentative completion some time in July. They stressed that these timelines are obviously dependent on the friendliness of the weather, always a dicey proposition given the work will be done at the height of Oklahoma’s nationallyrenowned severe storm season.
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City of Guthrie Hosts Groundbreaking for Owen Field Expansion Project
Last week the City of Guthrie hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the long awaited expansion project for Owen Field Sports Complex.
Submitted story and photo
In 2021, the City of Guthrie received a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Award Letter from the Oklahoma Department of Tourism (OTRD) announcing that Guthrie was approved for a $1,000,000 LWCF Grant for the Owens Field Softball Complex. After a lengthy process of moving the project through state and federal approvals, the project has been released for construction and we are finally moving forward with an improved sports complex for our community.
Subject to bid submissions, the project will include the following site improvements:
• Construction of new softball/baseball fields
• Installation of lighting system at one new
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By George McCormick
On Monday, April 8, skywatchers have the opportunity to witness an historic astronomical event. A total solar eclipse is set to grace Earth and will be visible throughout the entire United States, with its totality making a brief appearance in southeast Oklahoma.
The “Great North American Eclipse” as some are dubbing it, also occurred back in 2017, however, the viewing duration this year will last up to twice as long depending on the viewing location.
An eclipse’s totality is referred to when the moon’s path places it directly between the Earth and the sun, fully covering the bright star when viewed from certain places on Earth. The shadow that the moon casts will make some areas appear completely dark, save for the little light that peeks out from the outer edges of the moon. The path of the eclipse’s totality will start in western Mexico at the city of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and move northwest through the middle of Texas. Cities such as Uvalde, Austin and Dallas will fall within the path of the totality, with the viewing experience lasting between one to five minutes.
Oklahomans residing in the southeastern Oklahoma localities, such as Idabel, Broken Bow, Hugo and Antlers, will be able to view the totality in full before it sweeps across the central and eastern
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2024 89er Days Parade and Celebration Events
With the 2024 89er Days Celebration close upon us, let’s take a look at this year’s exciting line-up of events!
Story by Chris Mallow
Tuesday, April 16
89er Window Contest begins Chuckwagon Feed and Auctions, Logan County Fairgrounds, dinner at 5:00pm, live auction 7:00pm
Carnival begins, 4:30-10:00pm, W. Cleveland and 2nd St., wristbands are available for $30
Food and craft vendors open, 12:009:00pm, 1st St. between Cleveland and Harrison Barrel Racing at Guthrie Rodeo Grounds, 5:30pm
Thursday, April 18
The Great Bed Race, sponsored by Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, Jelsma Stadium, 5:30pm, Guthrie Jazz Band
Story and photo by Chris
Left to right: Steven Gentling – Mayor, John Talley – State Rep. District 33, Dr. Mike Simpson –Superintendent, Phil Nichols – Task Force Member, Kim Biggs – City Clerk, Chris Evans – Task Force Chair, Jon Chappell – Task Force Member, Menecca Gibbs – Task Force Member, Eddie Faulkner – City Manager, Tenny Maker – Public Works Director.
Photo by Shelton's Photography
Submitted The Guthrie Rotary Club Student of the Week is Rylin Wells. She is the daughter of Bryan and Melissa Wells. Rylin has been a Bluejay football trainer, a member of the Varsity Golf team, team captain 2 years, active with FFA, showing swine and a member of National Honor Society. She has earned her State
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Farmer Degree, was the 2023 Homecoming Queen and honorable mention in All-State golf. After graduation, Rylin plans to attend Friends University in Wichita n a golf scholarship and study Radiology. Pictured with Rylin and s Rotary President, Tyler Calvert and GHS Assistant Principal,
Banc rst Brings Oklahoma Children’s eatre To Guthrie Elementary Students
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Third grade students in Guthrie will enjoy a performance from the BancFirst Tour of the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.
Each year BancFirst joins Oklahoma Children’s Theatre to sponsor performances in communities around the state. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre scales down one of their stage performances, including sets, costuming, and cast to take on the road to share a high quality, live theatre experience with elementary school students in select BancFirst communities.
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre will present Oklahoma’s Own to Guthrie 3rd grade students on April 11. Oklahoma’s Own is a fast-paced Game
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Show “tour” of Oklahoma looking at our shinning stars, unique landmarks, festivals, and endearing local flavor. Cast members interact with the audience during the performance to make it fun for the students and personalize their experience.
LARGE ABSOLUTE AUCTION SPECIALITY LABS GROUP & EXPRESS TOXICOLOGY CANNABIS LABS WED. APRIL 17TH AT 9:00 AM CST ITEMS LOCATED AT: SPECIALITY LABS GROUP: 3609 S. COUNCIL RD STE A, OKLA. CITY, OKLA. & EXPRESS TOXICOLOGY: 1717 W. 33RD ST, EDMOND, OKLA. & 501 N. MILLER AVE, OKLA. CITY, OKLA.
“We’re thrilled Okla-
make appearances in five other Oklahoma communities this spring with a total of 12 performances.
the program for
homa Children’s Theatre will making a stop in Guthrie this year,” remarked LaVerne Dowding, president of BancFirst Guthrie. “Their plays are always entertaining and give the children and staff the opportunity to enjoy live theater.”
The BancFirst tour will
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ODOT affirmed that all construction work will be halted and all streets will be opened for the duration of the 89ers celebrations, so that the parade and all other events, arguably Guthrie’s biggest local event, can go off without a hitch.
All construction being done is part of the ADA Accessibility project originally envisioned by the City all the way back in 2016, as part of a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant through ODOT that provided $678,000 in funding.
• New ADA compliant concession/restroom facility
AUCTION HELD AT DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC. 200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OK (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner) CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION, BID LIVE ON-LINE AT WWW.DAKIL.COM
• Quick connects for irrigation at each field
• New entryway from State Highway 33
After years of wrangling with local groups over the scope and design of the project, the City was able to complete approvals and funding for the project last summer. Last November, ODOT took the final step and awarded the construction contract to Ellsworth Construction out of Tulsa for a total contracted amount of $1,068,600.
The News Leader has requested notices for start times of upcoming phases and will provide further updates as new information is received from ODOT.
TWO COMPLETE CANNABIS LABS WITH EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT BOUGHT NEW, IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. 1,000’S OF ITEMS, 100’S OF LOTS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILED LISTING &
• ADA compliant parking area to serve all fields
The Guthrie Sports Task Force, appointed by the City Council, worked diligently with a wide array of city staff and City Engineer Bill Myers of Myers Engineering to develop a project scaled to a fundable size to be both affordable and competitive for this grant opportunity. We project that construction for the project will start early May. City
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THURS., MAY 2ND AT 10:00 AM
AUCTION HELD AT DAKIL AUCTIONEERS, INC.
staff is looking forward to seeing this project come to fruition after many years of hard work from
200 NW 114TH ST, OKLA. CITY, OK (W. Side Service Rd of the Bdwy Ext. between 122nd & Hefner)
By Chris Mallow
Pawnee,
God’s Food Bank will hold its “Flavors of the Frontier” fundraiser at the Santa Fe Depot in Guthrie on Saturday, April 13, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Tickets for admission to the event will be $25 at the door, However, anyone will be able to get advance tickets for $20 by contacting the Food Bank directly, and they will accept cash or checks.
Mary Coffin with God’s Food Bank told the News Leader, “we do have a variety of restaurants providing food for the event.” As of press time, Coffin’s current list of participating restaurants includes Biggsy’s BBQ, Granny Had One, Golden
the community and we are grateful to our Mayor and City Council for their continued support and dedication to funding this project!
THURS., MAY 2ND AT 10:00 AUCTION HELD AT DAKIL AUCTIONEERS,
Flavors of the Frontier
Chick, Roma’s Italian Restaurant, Rick’s Fine Chocolates & Coffees, Nano Tribe Creation, Inspire Cookies, and
Scooter’s Coffee. Coffin affirmed that there are several spots available for any restaurants who are interested in joining in on the affair.
Coffin also said that there will be several items raffled during the evening’s festivities, with gift baskets from Hoboken Coffee Roasters, Glass Gallery, Licorice Man, Pollard’s, Rick’s Fine Chocolates & Coffees, Cottage Floral, Treasures and Books, Remington Park, The Greens Launch Pub, and Boutique 206.
Additionally, Martha Miller is donating a blown glass piece, and Benjamin Coffin is donating pottery.
Raffle tickets will be sold for one dollar each. Participants will then drop tickets into the relevant receptacle for the gift basket or baskets that they would like to win. The drawing will be done at the end of the evening. Coffin also indicated there are still plenty of spots left for any restaurants who might wish to be included, as well as for additional sponsors to help bring in guests for the event. God’s Food Bank is offering four different sponsorship levels, each including a number of tickets for admission as well as increasing exposure for the sponsor business with signage and media coverage. Again, anyone who is interested in attending can reach out to God’s Food Bank for advance tickets. Any businesses who would like to sponsor the event can reach out to Mary Coffin at 405-699-1960.
Phase I Rendering by Myers Engineering.
State budget negotiations between the Senate and House are beginning in earnest now that we’ve passed the halfway point in this legislative session. My Senate colleagues and I spent much of the first half of the session coalescing around a proposed state budget for the upcoming year. Now, we’re seeking input from the House so we can come to a broad consensus on our state budget for next year. Leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees typically negotiate the particulars of a state budget. As the Senate Appropriations Committee’s vice chairman, I typically spend long hours going over budget numbers with chairman Roger Thompson and our House counterparts. We recently met with House budget leaders for the first time this session, and initial talks went well. They were inquisitive about our initial proposal, which we hope will be the start of an open dialogue that carries us through the end of the session. Lawmakers are constitutionally required to pass a balanced state budget each year.
There appears to be
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By Senator Chuck Hall
Budget Negotiations
widespread support in the Legislature for my idea to create a new state fund devoted to helping colleges, universities, state parks and state agencies tackle deferred building and facilities maintenance. Several lawmakers filed bills this year to address the state’s backlog of aging infrastructure needs. From institutions of higher education and state parks to government-owned buildings across Oklahoma, the state has billions of dollars in maintenance projects that have been put off for years. The projects include replacing old heating and air conditioning systems, updating electrical wiring, renovating or replacing old buildings and ensuring state parks have accessible drinking water. I introduced legisla-
tion this year to create a self-sustaining fund that allows the state to repair its aging buildings and facilities. I proposed the state initially deposit $500 million in one-time funds into the new account. This wouldn’t be a typical savings account, though. Investment managers at the state treasurer’s office would be tasked with investing those dollars so the fund continues to grow. Senate Bill 1399 would also create a new commission that would develop several five-year plans to direct how the appropriations are spent. The funds will be divided among public institutions of higher education, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and various state-owned buildings and properties. SB 1399 also stipulates that $50 million be deposited into the Long-Range Capital Planning Legacy Fund each year beginning in fiscal year 2029.
Now that bills have crossed the Capitol rotunda, I’ve signed on as a coauthor to many House bills. Among those is House Bill 3683, which would create the Defense Workforce Grant
program. This program would provide grant funds to companies in rural Oklahoma that are working with the Department of Defense or branches of the military. Essentially, these grants would allow companies that are already working with our armed forces to expand their work. This will help these businesses hire more employees and make Oklahoma a hub for the defense industry. This bill gave me a chance to present legislation in the Senate Veterans Committee for the first time, and I’m proud to say HB 3683 passed unanimously.
As always, it’s an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Senate District 20.
The Oklahoma Legislature provides a livestream of legislative activity. Senate proceedings can be viewed online at oksenate. gov and House proceedings can be viewed at okhouse.gov.
Please feel free to contact my Capitol office with any questions or concerns you may have about legislation or other issues impacting our state at 405.521.5628 or at Chuck. Hall@oksenate.gov.
Jeffrey Allen “Jeff” Runnels, 49, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his immediate family. Born in Concord, CA, on December 10, 1974, Jeff was known for his lovable and friendly personality, his loyalty and willingness to always lend a hand.
Jeff attended El Modena High School in Orange, CA where he enjoyed his studies and lettered on the soccer team for 3 years. He later pursued higher education at the University of Missouri, St. Louis and graduated from Arizona State University.
Jeff lived in many different areas of the country, including California, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and finally Arizona. Throughout his professional career, Jeff worked in various capacities in the construction and service industries.
were not capable of doing themselves.
During his time in Guthrie, OK, Jeff was deeply involved at Trinity Episcopal where he worshipped and worked during his time in the Sooner state.
Jeff is survived by his father Terry A. Runnels, mother Katherine Runnels, brother David S. Runnels, nephew Griffin Runnels and sisterin-law Lee A. Runnels. He also leaves behind three uncles, Joseph Knight, Jim Knight, and Randy Runnels.
A service to honor Jeff’s life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Guthrie, OK on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in his name to Trinity Episcopal Church, to help preserve the church, which is a protected state landmark.
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Jeff was a gifted athlete and enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, softball, and golf recreationally after school. His greatest passion, however, was helping friends and even strangers with tasks they
Jeff will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Submitted
Gov. Stitt on Tuesday signed House Bill 1006 into law, which will grant 4-H students an excused school absence when participating in an approved activity.
The bill’s author, Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, said he’s pushed the legislation for the past four years as a way to provide fairness for students that participate in 4-H.
recognized by the county 4-H facilitator.”
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4-H Excused Absences Signed by Governor
This will allow students to make up any missed work, West said. He said the request for the measure was from a constituent, but it has gained statewide support.
TOOLS, SAFES, SADDLES AND HORSE TACK, HUNTING AND FISHING EQUIPMENT, RELOADING SUPPLIES, BOWS & ARROWS, CAMPING GEAR, PIPE, FENCING SUPPLIES, WELDERS, GENERATORS, WORK BENCHES, JOB BOXES, SAWS, SHOP TOOLS, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
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governor who quickly signed it into law. The bill will become effective 90 days after the Legislature adjourns sine die, in time for the next school year, West said.
4-H is not offered through local school districts but is instead part of the Oklahoma State University Extension Program. FFA, by contrast, is offered through local school districts but overseen by the state Department of Career and Technology Education.
“Students that participate in FFA and other school activities already get excused absences,” West said. “Our 4-H students deserve the same consideration to not have their grades negatively affected when they participate in an activity that is
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Those in the totality path in Oklahoma should see the solar eclipse at around 1:45 P.M. central time. Viewers in the rest of the state will see partial coverage of the sun starting at around 12:28 P.M. and lasting until about 3 P.M.
The number of excused absences allowed is still subject to the attendance policy of the a local school board. Students are not excused if they miss days during statewide assessments or during any period of time for which the student has been disciplined, suspended or expelled, if the terms of punishment would preclude them from participating in an educational field trip or extracurricular activity.
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Spectators must take special precautions in order to safely view Monday’s eclipse. The naked eye cannot view an eclipse without sustaining significant damage, so those wishing to fully witness the event must wear ISO-certified-safe eclipse glasses or binoculars. Certified glasses can be purchased at most retail stores and select eyewear outlets.
That was part of the challenge West said he had to overcome in convincing other lawmakers to vote in favor of the bill. The measure passed the House in 2023 but only passed the Senate on March 19 this year.
West praised his Senate author, Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, for getting the bill over the final hurdle and sent to the
Those looking for an optimum viewing experience are instructed to wear their eclipse glasses when the sun is partially covered. Only viewers in the path of the eclipse’s totality can take their glasses off, but only when the sun is completely covered by the moon, according to NASA.
TRUST SERIES INABS 2005-D,
EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN AS-SET-
CERTIFICATES SERIES INABS 2005-D,
v. JALIL ABDUL-BAQQEE A/K/A JALIL ABDUL A/K/A JALIL BAQQEE A/K/A JALIL A. BAGGEE A/K/A JALIL ABDUL BAGGEE; SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF JALIL ABDUL-BAGGEE; FELICIA DIANNE MCGEE; JOHN DOE, OCCUPANT; MILLENNIUM CUSTOM HOMES AKA S & T FRAMING, INC.; SWEETWATER SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; LVNV FUNDING, LLC; AND STATE OF OKLA-HOMA EX REL OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION Defendant(s). Case No. CJ-2022-77 Judge Phillip C. Corley NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO: Jalil Abdul-Baqqee a/k/a Jalil Abdul a/k/a Jalil Baqqee a/k/a Jalil A. Baggee a/k/a Jalil Abdul Baggee, Spouse, if any, of Jalil Abdul-Baggee and Felicia Dianne McGee, if living or if dead, and to said Defendant(s)’ unknown successors, if any. TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST Series INABS 2005-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES Series INABS 2005-D, in the District Court of Logan County, State of Oklahoma, and that you must answer the Petition on or before May 22nd, 2024, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you awarding Plaintiff a first lien upon the following described real estate, situated in Logan County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK THREE (3) SWEETWATER SPRINGS SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, LOGAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ACCORDING TO THE FINAL PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 8 PLATS, PAGE 8 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12222
Canyon Circle, Guthrie, OK 73044 for the sum of $211,827.07, with interest from October 1, 2016, at 2 percent per annum, and a deferred principal balance of $42,148.59, together with a reasonable attorney’s fee, $875.00 for abstracting, advances for taxes, insurance and property preservation, and the costs of this action, and ordering said property sold to satisfy said judgment, and forever barring you and all persons claiming by, through or under you from ever setting up or asserting any right, title, equity or interest in and to said real estate adverse to the right and title of the purchaser at said foreclosure sale, and for such other and further relief to which it may be entitled. WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL, this 12th day of March, 2024.
Court Clerk By: Deputy LOGS Legal Group LLP 770 NE 63rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105-6431 (405) 848-1819 File No. 21-137619
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader March 20, 27, April 3 & 10, 2024) 4T NOTICE OF SALE—TIME AND PLACE OF SALE TO THE FOLLOWING PARTIES: Mr. Shane Davidson Ms. Kelli Davidson 19355 W. Simmons Rd. Edmond, OK 73025
RE: Contract for Deed, dated April 20, 2021, from SHANE DAVIDSON, as mortgagor (the “Mortgagor”), to LINCOLN COUNTY INVESTMENTS, LLC, as mortgagee (the “Mortgagee”), in the face amount of $45,000.00 and record in the office of the County Clerk of Logan County, Oklahoma on August 25, 2021,
and recorded in Book 3074 at Page 148 et seq. (the “Mortgage”). This “Notice of Sale—Time and Place of Sale” is being given pursuant to Title 46, O.S., § 45. A default has occurred under the terms of the Contract for Deed, under which the default has occurred, such default being a failure to make payments due, and/or as otherwise specified in the Notice of Intent to Foreclose by Power of Sale dated April 20, 2021. LINCOLN COUNTY INVESTMENTS, LLC (“Mortgagee”) has elected to use the remedy available pursuant to the Power of Sale Mortgage Foreclosure Act (the “Act”) as described in Title 46, O.S., §§ 40 to 49, inclusive. The legal description of the property as it appears in the Mortgage and any street address of the property is described as follows: TRACT 11 A tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Sixteen (16) North, Range One (1) West of the Indian Meridian, Logan County, Oklahoma, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of said NE/4 of Section 24, being a found 3/8” Iron Bar with a cap; thence N0°34’42”W along the East line of said NE/4 a distance of 378.49 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing N0°34’42”W a distance of 331.57 feet; thence S89°37’58”W a distance of 659.41 feet; thence S0°34’47”E a distance of 323.78 feet to a point on the North line of an adjoining tract of land described in Book 2644, Page 692, records of the Logan County Clerk; thence S89°41’25”E along said North line a distance of 659.48 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract containing 4.960 acres. Street address: 2891 South Indian Meridian Road Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044
The Property shall be sold on the 26th day of April, 2024, at 11:00
o’clock A.M. at the following address: Logan County Courthouse First Floor Lobby 301 E. Harrison Street Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044
The Mortgagor has the right to redeem the Property from foreclosure by paying all principal, interest and other sums secured by the Mortgage to the Mortgagee prior to the execution and delivery of a deed resulting from the intended sale as described in Title 46, O.S., § 47. All other parties to whom this Notice is addressed who claim an interest in the Property are hereby advised that the Property will be sold and that your interests may be terminated by the sale unless you take appropriate legal action. IF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS MORTGAGE IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD, IT SHALL BE SOLD PURSUANT TO A POWER OF SALE WITHOUT JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE UNLESS, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD UNDER A POWER OF SALE, THE MORTGAGOR SENDS WRITTEN NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE MORTGAGEE STATING THAT THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD AND THAT JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS ELECTED, AND FILES OF RECORD A COPY OF SUCH NOTICE, WHICH CONTAINS A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY, WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED. IF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD PURSUANT TO A POWER OF SALE, THE MORTGAGOR MAY AVOID A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT BY SENDING A WRITTEN NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE MORTGAGEE, AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS BEFORE THE PROPERTY IS TO BE SOLD UNDER THE POWER OF SALE, THAT STATES THAT THE
PROPERTY INVOLVED IS THE MORTGAGOR’S HOMESTEAD AND THAT THE MORTGAGOR ELECTS AGAINST A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT. THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION INVOLVING THE PROPERTY OF THE PERSONS OR COMPANIES RECEIVING THE SAME AND SUCH PERSONS OR COMPANIES MAY WANT TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IF A PURCHASER OTHER THAN THE MORTGAGEE, WHEN REQUIRED BY THE MORTGAGEE, FAILS TO POST CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE AMOUNT BID FOR THE PROPERTY WITHIN TWENTY FOUR (24) HOURS OF THE SALE, EXCLUDING SUNDAYS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS, OR OTHERWISE FAILS TO COMPLETE THE SALE, THE MORTGAGEE MAY PROCEED WITH THE SALE AND MAY ACCEPT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID. THE PARTY THAT FAILS
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, ONE GAS, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, d/b/a Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, a corporation, Cox Systems Technology, Inc., f/k/a Cox Communications, Inc., a corporation, a corporation, NOTICE is hereby given that Plaintiff, DALE FORD, Trustee of The DALE FORD LIVING TRUST, Dated December 8th, 1995, has filed herein, his Petition/ Application to vacate a portion of street described as follows, to-wit: THE 20’ STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS B AND G OF GAFFNEY SUB- DIVISION AND BLOCK 3, LOTS 1-6, POWERS SUB-DIVISION, NORTH HALF, NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, LOGAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, LOCATED WITHIN THE GUTHRIE CITY LIMITS.
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NOTICE is further given pursuant to an Order of this Court entered on the 29th day of March, 2024, that the Petition/Application has been set for hearing before the undersigned Judge of the District Court of Logan County, State of Oklahoma, on the __7__ day of June, 2024, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., in the District Courtroom of Logan County Courthouse, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, at which time and place all interested persons may appear and contest the Petition/Application of the Plaintiff. NOTICE is further given that any formal objections, answers or contests to the Application of the Plaintiff, must be filed in the Office of the Court Clerk of Logan County, State of Oklahoma, at least five (5) days prior to the date set for hearing of the Petition/ Application. DATED this __29th__ day of March, 2024. Cheryl Smith_______ JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT SHERI L. MUELLER, OBA# 18784 Mueller, Wheeler & Associates, PLLC 202 E. Harrison Ave. PO Box 1201 Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 282-7677
Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader April 3, 2024) 1T IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN
AND FOR LOGAN COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN RE THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE ASHBY, JERRY ASHBY, PAMMA LEE ASHBY, deceased persons. Case No. PB-2022-97 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING RETURN OF SALE AND FOR CONFIRMATION OF SALE Bobby Blackwelder, Personal Representative, by way of his counsel of record, Joseph R. Wells of Wells Law, PLLC, has filed in this court a Return of Sale for the real property of the Estates of Bobby Joe Ashby, Jerry Ashby and Pamma Lee Ashby, deceased; IT IS ORDERED AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE HEREBY NOTICED that the Petition be set for hearing on the 23 day of April, 2024, at the hour of 9, in Courtroom No. of the District Court, Logan County Courthouse, 301 E. Harrison St., in Guthrie, Oklahoma; that notice of the hearing be given, not less than ten (10) days before the hearing, to the persons required by law to be notified including the attorney for the subject of the proceeding, if any, and if known to the petitioner; and that any persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why such sale should not be made, at said hearing. DATED THIS 22 day of March, 2024. Louis A Duel JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT WELLS LAW, PLLC Joseph R. Wells, #20889 320 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 1026 Tulsa, OK 74103 (918) 392-4030
(Published in the Guthrie News Leader April 3, 2024) 1T NOTICE, APPLICATION NO: 2400302503 STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owner, producers, operators, purchasers, and takers of oil & gas, and all other interested persons, particularly in Logan County, Oklahoma. NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN: That M M Energy Inc. P.O. Box 21904 Okla City, OK 73156 is requesting that the Commission, pursuant to OCC-OGR 165:10-5-5 and 165:10-5-6 and ROP 165: 5-7-30 authorize the approval of disposal/ injection of saltwater into a well as follows: WELL NAME & LOCATION: Laura Crews South 14 S/2 SW NW SE 30-22N-3W Logan County DISPOSAL ZONE AND DEPTH: Pennsylvanian and Simpson 28505576 ft. RATE & PRESSURE: 8000 BOPD at 940 PSI Objections if any may be filed with the
As the state’s
2024 89er Days Parade and Celebration Events
With the 2024 89er Days Celebration close upon us, let’s take a look at this year’s
and Choir performance to follow Central & Charter Oak Honor Choir, Post Office Steps, 6:00pm Ranch Rodeo, Guthrie Rodeo Grounds, 7:00pm, tickets $10 adults / $5 kids
Carnival, 4:30-10:00pm
Food and craft vendors, 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday, April 19
Geezers, Gassers, & Hawgs, sponsored by Guthrie Rotary Club, downtown until 9pm
Big Wheel Race, sponsored by Guthrie Kiwanis Club, 1st St. and Oklahoma Ave., 5:00pm 89er Days Rodeo, Guthrie Rodeo Grounds, 7:00pm, tickets $10 adults / $5 kids
Carnival, 4:30-11:00pm
Food and craft vendors, 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, April 20
95th ANNUAL OKLAHOMA ‘89ER PARADE, HIGH NOON
Free Museum Day, Oklahoma Territorial Museum, 9:00am-5:00pm
line-up of events! Continued from front page
ZONES: CENTRAL
First in State Fun Run, 9:00am, starts and ends at Honor Park, all ages welcome
for week of March 31, 2024 ads may run anywhere in your newspaper. Don’t forget to remind your
this week at www.okpress.org (ocan033124) -
3rd Annual Land Run Beard and Mustache Competition, Grand Ole Barbershop, 2:00pm U.S. Marshals Show, American Legion Le Bron Post, 2:30pm or immediately after parade Parade and Contest Awards, American Legion, 3:30pm Old Timers Baseball Game, Cottonwood Flats, 3:30pm 89ers Day Rodeo, Guthrie Rodeo Grounds, 7:00pm, tickets $10 adults / $5 kids
Carnival, 1:00-5:00pm / 6:00-11:00pm
Food and craft vendors, 10:00am-9:00pm
2024 89er Days commemorative buttons are available for $5 each at the following locations:
Guthrie News Leader
Carrie Fryar Realty
Guthrie Chamber of Commerce
Heritage Collection
Interbank
The Leather Shop
Licorice Man
Mouthfull Confections
Rose Trellis Antiques & Gifts
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Story by Chris Mallow
Photos by Mike Monahan
The Guthrie Bluejays baseball team took their first loss of the season against perennial Class 3A powerhouse Heritage Hall in an 8-0 run rule at Squires Field last Thursday.
Guthrie threw everything they had at the Chargers but just couldn’t pull anything through, managing only three hits, one each from Lance Evans, Owen Wilder, and Daelon Rice. Guthrie’s lone bright spot on offense was Wilder’s hit, a triple to center in the bottom of the second.
The Chargers didn’t exactly blow the Bluejays away, but consistently put runs on the board against Guthrie starter Luke Hubbard, only coming up empty in the third inning. Indeed, the Hall put Guthrie behind the 8-ball early and often, setting the tone with a leadoff home-run on the game’s very first pitch by Charger senior Julius EjikeCharles. After that initial blow, freshman Grady Murray promptly drove a double past Kellen Hirzel in center. Murray got to
Chargers Hand Bluejays First Loss
third on Wilder’s passed ball, and scored on Andrick Golden’s sacrifice fly to Hayden Clymer in right field. Those first two runs
turned out to be more than enough. Heritage Hall put up two more in the second, then one each in the fourth and fifth, and two in the sixth to
Story and photos by Mike Monahan
Guthrie High’s softball team posted a 5-1 record in last week’s Enid Tournament, extending its winning streak to 11 games before losing to Waukomis 13-11 in the championship.
The Lady Bluejays were 3-0 in pool play, starting with a 15-1 three-inning rout of Pioneer-Pleasant Vale. Guthrie scored 10 runs in the second inning to support pitcher Katelyn Siess, who also led the hit parade with a home run and a double.
Saylor Hamilton had two doubles and Savannah Ingle had a double, while Ava Hebensperger chipped in with two hits.
Ryann Waters delivered four hits and scored three times to highlight an 11-8 win over KremlinHillsdale. Guthrie had 19 hits. Hebensperger had the lone home run, but doubles by Waters (2), Hamilton (2), Ingle and McKenna Tucker helped account for much of the scoring. Hamilton finished with three hits and
for Guthrie, giving up five runs, four earned, on six hits and three walks in four full innings. He did strike out six Charger batters. Clymer and Hirzel also spent time on the mound.
Ben Thomas and Rhett Davis had a stellar showing as they split pitching duties for Heritage Hall, with Thomas starting, and each working three full innings. They struck out nine Bluejays combined while giving up only the three hits and two walks. Thomas registered the victory.
close it out. Ejike-Charles was the offensive star for the Chargers, going 3-for3 with two RBIs and four runs scored. Brody Offel also showed well, with
two hits in four tries, including his home run after Clymer had relieved Hubbard in the fourth inning.
Hubbard took the loss
Guthrie plays this Tuesday against Guymon, in a game moved from Monday due to weather concerns. The Bluejays then head to the annual Kingfisher Tournament this Thursday through Saturday. Guthrie will play as part of Pool A at Kingfisher and will meet Woodward at 12:15pm on Thursday. They will then play back-to-back games on Friday, against Chisholm at 1:15pm and Perkins-Tryon at 3:30pm. Championship bracket games will run 11am, 1:15pm, and 3:30pm on Saturday at Kingfisher.
Lady Bluejays go 5-1 in Enid Tournament
three RBI. Ingle drove in two more with two hits. In the last pool play game of the day, Guthrie beat Ringwood 10-1. Hebensperger and Waters each had three hits, with Waters driving in three. Hamilton, Ingle and Ashayah Thirsty each had two hits. Siess, who
won her third game of the day, hit a double, as did Waters and Ingle.
The tournament turned to single elimination bracket play on March 29.
The Lady Bluejays opened with Enid in a game that was tied 5-5 before Guthrie scored six runs in the fourth in-
ning and four more in the fifth to secure a 15-6 win. Codi Hibbs had three hits and scored three times to lead the way. Waters also had three hits, including a home run and a double, and scored four times. Ingle drove in three with a homer and single, and Tucker added a double.
In the semifinals, Guthrie had 16 hits and trailed 5-4 before scoring eight runs in the fourth inning to win 13-5. Siess, Hebensperger and Hamilton all had three hits in the 16-hit attack.
In the championship game, Waukomis scored five times in the top of the seventh to win the game 13-11. Hebensperger had four hits and four RBI, with two home runs. Siess, Tucker, Hamilton and Ingle had doubles. Siess took the loss, walking 10 batters. The Lady Bluejays were home last night against Norman as the season winds down.
Meeting at the mound.
Guthrie's Lance Evans at the plate.
Guthrie softball Mckenna Tucker.
Guthrie softball pitcher Katelyn Seiss.
Guthrie's Luke Hubbard with the wind-up.
Guthrie track teams face 6A teams at Mustang; Bethany meet Saturday
By Mike Monahan
Submitted photos
Guthrie High’s track teams traveled to Mustang last week in a meet loaded with Class 6A teams, and will be busy every weekend until the state meet in May. Next up is Saturday’s meet at Bethany.
The Bluejays finished sixth behind five Class 6A teams with 37 points, including Mustang, which won the division with 261 points. The Lady Bluejays finished fifth with 56 points behind four 6A teams. Mustang also won, with 226.
Lily Rechlin cleared 5 feet, 2 inches to win the high jump for Guthrie, the only local winner of the day. Among the boys:
Sprints: Gregory Stevenson (11.19) and Zane Thomas (11.25) finished fifth and sixth for the Bluejays in the 100 meters. Amari Watson, Dereon Whitehorn, Alex Juarez, Jonathan Rollins and Codie Carlock did not place. In the 200, Thomas placed seventh in 23.31. Nate Benford, Juarez, Quadri Muhammed, Elijah Jones and Rollins also ran in an unlimited field of over 100 runners.
Middle distance: Isaiah Blevens and Zane Reece ran the 400 meters, but did not place. In the 800, Josiah Dement, Riley Wilkerson and Wyatt Watson also did not score. Distance: Kallon Cyphers, Beckett Terry, Wilkerson, Issac Talley and Corbin Madison ran the 1,600, but did not place. In the 3,200, Terry was seventh in 10:53.50, while Blevins, Madison
and Talley did not score. Hurdles: Seniors Gideon Hiel and Lael Dressen are back for another shot at the state meet. Hiel finished in eighth place in the 110 meters in 17.19, and ran 47.52 in the 300. Dressen ran 18.19 in the 110 race and 47.45 in the 300. Freshman Zechariah Robinson ran 20.14 in the 110 and 55.61 in the 300 to give the Bluejays three solid hurdlers this season. Amari Watson also competed in the 110.
Relays : The Bluejays picked up valuable points in the relay races with a fourth-place finish in the 4x100 with Thomas, Kyran Axtell, Stevenson and Benford running 44.98 for the Guthrie A team. The Bluejays also entered a second team of freshmen with Jones, Robinson, Carlock and Whitehorn running 50.20.
The Bluejays finished second in the 4x200 as Stevenson, Juarez, Axtell and Benford ran 1:34.54 for the Guthrie A team. The B team finished ninth in 1:41.83.
Also, the B team of Stevenson, Reece, Carlock and Watson ran 3:50.87 in 4x400, but did not place.
Field events : Gavin Hood went 11-3 in the pole vault for a fourthplace finish and Zeb Talley went 9-9 to finish eighth. Rowan McHone did not place. In the shot put and discus events, Bryce Dennis, Van Calvert, Wyatt Silvis and Ryen Duncan did not place.
Jaylen Harper and Xavier Williams competed in the high jump and the long jump without placing. Jonathan Rollins
was in the high jump and Brayden Morgan was in the long jump. Among the girls:
Distance: The Lady Bluejays finished 3-45 in the 800 as Peyton Read (2:37.83), Hannah Smith (2:38.36), and Taylor Schroder (2:39.79) led the way. Raley Hooper, Addison Poupard and Kristie Botello also competed. Taylor Schroder (6:00.10) placed sixth in the 1,600. Hooper and Poupard also ran, but did not place.
Sprints : Madison Brooks had the Lady Bluejays› best finish, plac-
ing sixth in the 200-meter race in 27.34. Saphera White and Alix Hernandez competed in the 200 and 100, but did not place. Lindy Huddleston and Marissa Bell also competed. Cora Leach, Botello and Huddleston ran the 400, finishing outside the top 10. Hurdles: Mary Vaughn (17.17), Ryn McCormick (17.73), and Micah Countess (19.31) finished 3-5-8 to earn valuable points in the 100-meter hurdles. Taylor Mays and Chloe Sanders ran both hurdle races without placing. Countess and Piper Gann ran in the 300.
Relays : Haley Gallo, Lily Rechlin, Brooks and Bryan finished sixth on the A ream in the 4x100 in 55.08. The B team finished seventh as the quartet of Bell, Countess, McCormick and Saphera White ran 55.31.
The 4x200 A team of Gallo, Rechlin, Brooks and Bryan finished third with a time of 1:52.03. The B team finished seventh in 2:01.73. The 4x400 relay Smith, Gallo, Read, and Leach placed fourth in 4:32.56. The B Team ran 4:54.96. Field events : Rechlin cleared 5-2 to win the high jump for Guthrie. Vaughn and Gann also competed and finished out of the top 10. Sheyanne Cossey and Lilyanna Crick entered in the shot put and the discusand finished outside the top 10. Savanah Rodriguez and McCormick entered the pole vault with no placing points. In the long jump, Powell and Bell competed for Guthrie.
Guthrie Junior High Tennis Places ird
at Edmond Tourney
Submitted Congratulations to the Guthrie Junior High Tennis Team placing 3rd at the Edmond Qualifying Tournament. (L-R) Lola Brown placed 4th at 1 singles, Teagan Duehning and Lania Woodard placed
4th at 1 doubles, Haven Hudson placed 5th at 2 Singles and Taylor Shipley and Kinley Nelson, not pictured placed 5th at 2 doubles. This was a 16 team draw and the girls were 2 points away from qualifying for State!
