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8• SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 The Elk City News NEWS Summer Social Events for Dream Honoring an League Continue American Milestone By Sheryl Ponce The Split in Clinton, at 7 p.m., join in on the fun. both groups as we grow,” the an- By Landry Brewer also be called Independence Day. followed by the End of Summer “We want to start offering some nouncement on social media said. But the 4th of July marks the The Dream League kicked off Bash, on July 20th, at 6 p.m., that more fun social activities within For questions or more infor- Because of men who were will- birth of American independence. their summer social events on will include a cook-out and water our community for individuals mation, text Ashley Meadows at ing to risk their lives, livelihoods, Flawed though the nation was June 1st, at 6 p.m., with a mov- play. The location and time will be with special needs. We are start- 580-821-4195, or message Dream and honor 250 years ago, Ameri- at that birth, a framework was cre- ie night at the Eastside Baptist announced later in the month. ing small with just two activities a League Baseball on Facebook. cans are celebrating two and a half ated that would eventually lead to Church, and on June 15th, with These events are geared toward month this summer. We hope that Meadows began a Group Me for centuries of independence. freedom for the enslaved and legal Putt-Putt Golf in Ackley Park. teens and older groups of partici- we will eventually be able to grow those interested in participating. Specifically, we’re celebrating protections for all Americans as we Their next social will take place pants, although a person does not to include times for our littles and Contact her to be included in the a document that, consistent with struggled to create “a more perfect Monday, July 6th, bowling at have to be a baseball participant to potentially weekly activities for group. 18th-century American political Union.” philosophy, declared indepen- Flawed though the nation re- dence from Great Britain. mained in December 1862, Pres- According to that philosophy, ident Lincoln still called the Unit- rights are given by the Creator to ed States of America “the last best Annual Christmas in July to humans; humans form a govern- ment to protect their rights; hu- mans may permanently break with a government that violates those hope of earth” during the dark days of the Civil War. This year we celebrate a special anniversary of a special document Celebrate America’s Birthday rights. The famous document’s famous second paragraph put it memora- that announced to the world the birth of a special experiment in free self-government that has endured bly: and remains for many as the last By Sheryl Ponce Hand, and 20 percent will be re- “We hold these Truths to be best hope of earth. turned to the Foss Lake Associa- self-evident, that all men are cre- Thomas Jefferson was the Dec- Foss Lake’s Christmas In July tion. Ties will split the pot. The ated equal, that they are endowed laration of Independence’s primary will take place Friday and Sat- run starts at noon sharp. by their Creator with certain un- author. John Adams was a fellow urday, July 10 and 11 at the lake. For more information contact alienable Rights, that among these member of Congress and the Com- Celebrating America’s 250 years Randy Shenberger at 580-256- are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of mittee of Five responsible for creat- will be the theme for the event. is going to be at 5 p.m., and the hands for $100. The breakdown 9920. Gather friends, fire up the Happiness –That to secure these ing the document. The Poker Run, called “Liberty, pickup chips will be held at the of payouts will be 40 percent for boat, motorcycle, classic car, or Rights, Governments are insti- Both signed the Declaration of Land and Lake Rally,” will begin boat docks. Best Hand; 20 percent for second whatever can get you around the tuted among Men, deriving their Independence. Both later served as at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Cedar The cost for the poker run place; 10 percent for third place, lake. Join in for the Liberty Land just Powers From the Consent of American Ambassadors in Europe. Point Circle. The final turn in is $20 buy-in per hand or six 10 percent covers the Worse & Lake Rally Poker Run. the Governed, that whenever any Both became Vice President, then Form of Government becomes President. destructive of these Ends, it is the Amazingly, both died on the Right of the People to alter or to same day. Alzheimer’s and extreme heat: abolish it, and to institute new Government....” With an editorial assist from Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson wrote Jefferson and Adams died on July 4, 1826—50 years to the day after the Declaration of Indepen- dence was adopted. Their lives exercise caution those immortal words. Jefferson went on in the same document to chronicle examples of American rights violations by ended half a century to the day after they attended the birth of the United States. Now, 200 years later, Americans As temperatures rise, ex- “People living with Alzhei- low temperatures can still ex- conditions but symptoms may the British Crown that he believed in Oklahoma and around the na- treme heat can have a signifi- mer’s and other dementias can ceed 75 degrees with little be difficult to detect in people were worthy of separation. tion look back at the courage of cant impact on everyone’s safe- be more vulnerable than nor- fluctuation in humidity levels, living with Alzheimer’s and Jefferson and Franklin were those men and the words of that ty, but these conditions can be mal during extreme weather making for difficult sleeping other dementias. Keep indi- members of the congressional document with profound admira- especially stressful and confus- because their judgment may conditions, heightened anxiety viduals cool by using air con- Committee of Five, which was tion and appreciation. ing for individuals with Alzhei- be impaired and they may be and increased agitation. ditioning at home or move to tasked by the Congress in June The men who endorsed the Dec- mer’s and other dementias. unable to communicate their Prepare for behavioral chang- a public place, such as a senior 1776 with writing a document de- laration of Independence in 1776 “Alzheimer’s disease causes a discomfort,” said Pellow. “It’s es. Research shows that heat center or shopping mall. If you claring American independence were committing treason against number of changes in the brain important to take extra pre- can increase agitation and con- must go outside, dress appro- from the British. John Adams was the British Crown, a crime punish- and body that may affect the cautions with these individuals fusion in people. Try to remove priately with loose-fitting, light another committee member. able by hanging. individual’s safety, including during periods of extreme heat behavioral triggers by address- clothing, wear a hat and apply The Declaration of Indepen- Today, we enjoy “the blessings changes in sensitivity to tem- or other severe weather condi- ing the person’s physical needs sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or dence was adopted by the Congress of liberty” because those Ameri- peratures,” said Sandi Pellow, tions.” related to the heat, then tending higher. on July 4, 1776. cans 250 years ago were willing to executive director of the Alz- The Alzheimer’s Association to their emotional needs. Stay informed. Keep an eye Of course, the Revolutionary sacrifice everything to declare in- heimer’s Association of Okla- is offering important safety tips Stay hydrated. Increased wa- on local weather forecasts. War had to be fought against Great dependence in Thomas Jefferson’s homa. for caregivers and families deal- ter intake is essential to main- High temperatures are not the Britain and won for the United most consequential and enduring According to a study by the ing with Alzheimer’s and other taining good hydration and only cause for concern. Hu- States to actually be independent. literary work that ends with these National Institutes of Health dementias to prepare for the health during extreme heat. midity and air pollution can The Treaty of Paris, ending words: (NIH), people living with Alz- hot days ahead: Know the signs of heat ex- cause breathing difficulties. The the war and recognizing the “And for the support of this Dec- heimer’s were 6% more likely Make a plan. Family and haustion to avoid heat stroke. person should be monitored independence of the 13 colo- laration, with a firm reliance on the to die on an extremely hot day, friends should prepare accord- Dehydration may be difficult regularly, and seek medical at- nies-turned-states, was signed on protection of divine Providence, we with an added 6% increased ingly and make plans to regu- to notice in a person living tention if symptoms arise of September 3, 1783. mutually pledge to each other our risk for individuals with pre- larly check in on a person living with Alzheimer’s, as signs like dehydration, heat exhaustion or A case can be made that Septem- Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred vious hospital admissions for with Alzheimer’s during peri- increased fatigue, dry mouth heat stroke. ber 3—the day that Great Britain Honor.” atrial fibrillation. ods of extreme heat. Arrange and headache may be difficult The Alzheimer’s Association formally granted American inde- That independence is worth cel- There are more than 7.4 alternative plans for cooler to detect. People taking diuret- is here to help families prepare pendence—should be considered ebrating. million Americans living with spaces if air conditioning is un- ics, sedatives, or certain heart for and cope for such extraor- Independence Day. Landry Brewer is Bernhardt As- Alzheimer’s, including 70,500 available, and dress in loose-fit- medications may not sweat as dinary circumstances. For more The Treaty of Paris was ratified sistant Professor for Southwestern Oklahomans. Planning ahead ting, light clothing. much as others, but this does information, visit www.alz.org by the American Congress and Oklahoma State University and for weather changes, including Pay attention at night. Keep not mean they are not hot. or call the Association’s free went into effect, formally establish- teaches History and Political Sci- extreme heat, can prevent inju- people living with Alzheimer’s Stay indoors out of the sun. Helpline, staffed by trained pro- ing the independent confederation ence classes at SWOSU’s Sayre lo- ries and help a person feel more cool by using fans and keep the Heat stroke and heat exhaus- fessionals around-the-clock, at known as the United States, on Jan- cation. Brewer is also the author of relaxed and less overwhelmed. air conditioning on. At night, tion may occur in extreme heat 800-272-3900. uary 14, 1784. “Cold War Oklahoma,” “Cold War Which is why January 14 could Kansas,” and “Cold War Texas.” CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS Published in the Elk City News TY, OKLAHOMA, RESPON- following described real estate [email protected] owning real property located in jection is filed before the hear- on 6/27/26, July 4, and July 11, DENTS. situate in Beckham County, Attorney for Petition Beckham County at the time ing, the court will determine at 2026 Case No. CV-2026-63 Oklahoma, to-wit: /s/ Donna Howell of his death. The probable val- the hearing, whether summer Lot Two (2) in Block Three DONNA HOWELL, COURT ue of the estate is $50,000.00. proceedings are appropriate IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NOTICE BY PUBLICATION (3) of the Central Addition to CLERK The Petitioner is Leona Boha- and, if so, whether the estate BECKHAM COUNTY THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA the City of Elk City, Beckham LPXLP non, having an address of 416 will be distributed and to whom STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Joyce Johnson, Patsy County, Oklahoma, (herein South Washington Oklahoma. the estate will be distributed; LOGAN PIERCE Jean Moseley, as Personal “Property”). and that Petitioner Published in the Elk City News Decedent died inte state. and the claim of any creditor PETITIONER, Representative of C.V. Wilkens alleges that he is the owner of on June 27, 2026 and July 4, The name and address of the will be barred unless the claim v. and Georgie Lou Wilkins de- the legal and equitable title in 2026 heirs and devisees is as fol- is presented to the special ad- JOYCE JOHNSON, PATSY ceased, Patsy Jean Moseley, fee simple to and in possession lows: ministrator no more that thirty JEAN MOSELEY, AS PERSON- Betty Janell Nutley, Harold of said real estate, and that IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Ramona Michelle Green (30) days following the granting AL REPRESENTATIVE OF Dean Wilkins, Fred Nutley, the Respondents, and each of BECKHAM COUNTY James Richard Bohanon of the order admitting the peti- C.V. WILKENS AND GEORGIE Fred Nutley, as Personal Rep- them, are asserting or claiming STATE OF OKLAHOMA Denetha Haas tion and combined notice. LOU WILKINS, DECEASED, resentative of Betty Janell Nut- some right, title, interest or lien In the Matter of the Estate of Dillon Sottile All creditors having claims PATSY JEAN MOSELEY, BET- ley deceased, Deborah Go- in and to said property adverse LEONA BOHANON, Daughter against James C. Bohanon are TY JANELL NUTLEY, HAR- szwitz, Harold D. Wilkins, Jr., to Petitioner’s said title. DECEASED. Son required to present the same, OLD DEAN WILKINS, FRED as Personal Representative of AND YOU MUST ANSWER Case No. PB-2026- -34 Daughter with a description of all security NUTLEY, FRED NUTLEY, AS Harold D. Wilkins deceased, the Petition of Petitioner filed COMBINED NOTICE OF Son interests and other collateral (if PERSONAL REPRESEN- Cynthia K. Opdyke, Sherrie L. in said court and cause on or HEARING PETITION FOR 7009 S. Hampton Dr. NRH, TX any) held by each creditor with TATIVE OF BETTY JANELL Boge, Ralph McLean, Jr., Rob- before the 25th day of August, SUMMARY 76180 respect to such claim, to Leo- NUTLEY, DECEASED, DEB- inette McLean Bullard, Johnna 2026, or said Petition will be ADMINISTRATION, DETERMI- 2922 High Ridge Dr. High na Bohanon the named special ORAH GOSZWITZ, HAROLD Faust, Harold D. Wilkins, Jr., as taken as true and judgment NATION OF HEIRS, APPROV- Ridge MO, 63049 administrator of said estate, at D. WILKINS, JR., HAROLD D. Trustee of the Survivor’s Trust rendered accordingly judicial- AL OF FINAL 1115 W. 5th Elk City, OK 73644 the office of Cade Harris Law, WILKINS, JR. AS PERSONAL created under the Harold D. ly determining the Unknown ACCOUNTING, FINAL DISTRI- 121 Merritt Drive, Elk City, OK PLLC at 603 N. Main Street, REPRESENTATIVE OF HAR- and Patricia Wilkins Revocable Heirs, Executors, Administra- BUTION AND DISCHARGE, 73644 Elk City, OK 73644, on or be- OLD D. WILKINS, DECEASED, Survivor’s Trust dated April 25, tors, Devisees, Trustees and AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The final account and petition fore the following presentment CYNTHIA K. OPDYKE, SHER- 1994, and Jennifer Drury, Coun- Assigns, immediate and re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to for distribution will be filed by date: the 29th day of July , RIE L. BOGE, RALPH MC- ty Treasurer, and the Board mote of the said Respondents, all persons interested in the Es- the 29th day of July 2026. 2026 or the same will be for- LEAN, JR., ROBINETTE MC- of County Commissioners of and quieting Petitioners’ title tate of Leona Bohanon, The petition will be heard on ever barred. The claim of any LEAN BULLURD, JOHNNA Beckham County, Oklahoma, in and to the above-described deceased, that Denetha Haas the 12th day of August, 2026 at creditor not shown in the peti- FAUST, HAROLD D. WILKINS, and if any of the above-named real estate. filed in this Court a petition for 9:00 in the Court Room of this tion will be barred unless the JR., AS TRUSTEE OF THE Respondents are deceased, /s/ Donna Howell summary administration of the Court in the Beckham County claim is presented to the spe- SURVIVOR’S TRUST CRE- their heirs, executors, adminis- DONNA HOWELL, COURT estate of said decedents and Courthouse in the City of Sayre, cial administrator on or before ATED UNDER THE HAROLD trators, devisees, trustees and CLERK for determination of heirs at law Beckham County, Oklahoma. the presentment date. D. AND PATRICIA WILKINS assigns, immediate and remote DATED this 16th day of June, of decedent, approval of final The person receiving the no- Dated this 10th day of June, REVOCABLE SURVIVOR’S of the named respondents. 2026. accounting, distribution of said tice, or any interested party 2026 TRUST DATED YOU AND EACH OF YOU will Shane A. Regier, OBA #21335 estate and discharge. may file objections to the peti- /s/ Michelle K. Roper APRIL 25, 1994 and, JEN- take notice that you have been Wesner, Rainbolt & Regier, The name of Decedent is Leo- tion at any time before the final Michelle Kirby-Roper NIFER DRURY, COUNTY sued in the above styled court PLLC na Bohanon, who died April 20, hearing and send a copy to the Associate District Judge TREASURER, and the BOARD and cause by the above-named 121 East Main - P.O. Box 467 2026, whose address was 416 petitioner or that person will be LPXLP OF COUNTY COMMISSION- Petitioner in an action to quiet Cordell, Oklahoma 73632 South Washington, Oklahoma deemed to have waived any ob- ERS OF BECKHAM COUN- Petitioner’s title in and to the Telephone: (580) 832-3818 73644, having a residence and jections to the petition. If an ob-