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Wednesday, October 30Birthday Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m. Perry

Senior Citizens, 309 N. 7th.

Thursday, October 31Blocktoberfest, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Methodist

Church. Free games, moon bounces, food and prizes (for the kids).

Halloween Around the Square, 5 to 7 p.m. At participating businesses on the square.

Happy Birthday, Lonna Shiever.

Friday, November 1Happy Birthday, Mary Deken.

Sunday, November 3Daylight Savings Time Ends

Church Sing-Along, 7 p.m. Sumner Baptist Church.

Happy Birthday Talia. Love, Mema, Mom and all your siblings.

Happy Birthday, Marie. Your friend, Gloria.

Tuesday, October 29Operation Blessing Shopping Day, 9-11 a.m.Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. First Christian

Church, Perry.Joyce Meyer Bible Study on Fruit of the

Spirit, 10 a.m. First Christian Church.Dominoes, 1 p.m. Perry Senior Citizens, 309

N. 7th.CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: Community

Soup Kitchen, 5:30-6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 727 Elm, Perry.

Monday, November 4Happy Birthday, Burdettya Linn.

Tuesday, November 5Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m. First Christian

Church, Perry.American Legion, Post 53, meeting, 7 p.m.,

Legion Hall.Joyce Meyer Bible Study on Fruit of the Spirit,

10 a.m. First Christian Church.Happy Birthday, Audrey Voss.

hursday, November 7Community Soup Kitchen, 5:30-6:30 p.m. First

United Methodist Church, 727 Elm, Perry.Morrison Music Night, 6-8:30 p.m. Morrison

Fire Station

Friday, November 8Happy Birthday, Carolyn Christensen.

Monday, November 11VETERANS DAY

Therefore I have set my face like a fl int, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.

Isaiah 50:7

Father, life brings so many distractions that hinder the fulfi llment of Your purpose for my life. Help me to not allow daily chal-lenges keep me from spending time with You..

Amen

Today’s Prayerwww.pdjnews.comwww.pdjnews.com Coming Events

Please see ‘Farm Family of the Year’ on page 4

Three Sands Oil Co., owned by Harry and Mabel Hughes, was honored Friday morning as Main Street of Perry’s Business Spotlight Award for the Fall quarter.

The award is given by Main Street of Perry with support from the Mayor and City Council.

Staci Bolay, Main Street director, gave the welcome and announced this would be her last Business Spotlight.

She is resigning from her posi-tion in December.

Bolay recognized City Manager

Mary Rupp, Vice Mayor Gordon Johnson and Gloria Brown and the Perry Daily Journal for their coverage.

Vice Mayor Johnson made the Spotlight presentation on behalf of Mayor Chuck Hall who was unable to attend. Johnson said,

“It is important to recognize local businesses and Harry and Mabel Hughes have had many years dedicated to the commu-nity, the county and the state. You have loved it all and are still not retired,” said Johnson.

“We are pleased to honor you

and say thank you for your con-tributions to this community.”

Bolay described the grass roots business as family-run and said these types of businesses are the bread and butter of the com-munity.

“The Main Street Spotlight is a way to give back,” said Bolay. She also thanked Exchange Bank for providing refreshments.

A full story on the Hugheses and their activities in Perry and Noble County ran in the Thursday, Oct. 24 edition of the PDJ.

Parent Teacher Conferences were held right before fall break, which marks the end of the fi rst nine weeks.

I would like to thank all of the parents who took advantage of this opportunity to attend and work with your students’ teachers. It is hard to believe that we are already this far along into the school year.

As we continue through the school year, a good source of information/current announcements is our district web site www.perry.k12.ok.us. Visit this web site for school calendars and a link to the PARENT PORTAL, a system that allows you to follow all of your student’s activities: grades, homework, attendance. This is a great way to inform your child and yourself with school requirements.

A-F report cards for each school site will be coming

Main Street of Perry spotlight award given to Three Sands Oil Co. for the fall quarter

By Debbie BolayPDJ Stringer

Dennis and Melanie (Mornhinweg) Williams were introduced by Mignon Bolay as the Noble County Farm Family of the Year at the annual meeting of the Noble County Farm Bureau.

Their honors were extended a couple of weeks later, when they were named District Farm Family of the Year, one of six families to be considered for the state honor, which will be announced in November.

At the local meeting, Bolay gave highlights of the couple’s families, the Williamses and the Mornhinwegs, both of whom have a long history in Noble County.

Steve Keinholz, president, opened the county meet-ing with a welcome, followed by the invocation.

Following the meal, Keinholz thanked the women’s committee for the meal that was provided. He intro-duced special guests: Marty and Crystal Williams,

Farm Family of the year

Noble County Farm Family of the Year, from left: Mindy (Williams) and her husband Kelly Kiser, Cleveland, TN; Melanie Williams, Dennis Williams, Megan (Williams) and her husband, Danny Ripley, Pawnee; and Crystal and Marty Williams, Red Rock. Debbie Bolay photo

Please see ‘Superintendent’s Corner ’ on page 6

Harry and Mabel Hughes are pictured receiving their award from Vice Mayor Gordon Johnson. At right is Staci Bolay, Main Street executive director. Gloria Brown photos

Recognized at Farm Bureau annual meeting

out soon. The report card is a good tool for parents and staff to see how our students are scoring on state mandated testing. The report allows staff to see where students are succeeding and where support or inter-vention should be applied to help students reach their academic potential.

This year’s report card will be presented in a similar format as last year using 2013 Student Growth, Overall Student Growth, Bottom Quartile Student Growth and

Bonus Points. The calcula-tions used to reach a score in each area are different. This means that it will be diffi cult to compare it to last year’s scores.

Safety procedures are routinely practiced at each school site. At least two of the following drills must be

done yearly: lock down, fi re, tornado and intruder. An additional two drills picked from the list above add up to a total of ten safety drills practiced during the school year.

All sites have practiced fi re, tornado and lock down drills at the start of the school year. The local police department has been involved in these drill in order to assist and look for improvements.

The Superintendent’s Corner

By Scott ChenowethPerry Superintendent of Schools

2 Perry Daily Journal Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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by Abigail Van Buren

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Mirrors of yesterday

By Bruce AtkinsonRETAILERS SHARE THEIR ADVICE IN

DEALING WITH UNRULY KIDS

DEAR ABBY: I managed a retail store for 10 years, and I can relate to the shop owner who signed herself “Had It With Overindulged Kids” (June 28). She could turn things around by creating a designated play area and market to the children by taking any opened items and placing them there for a children’s testing ground.

I had a “play table” with toys to keep them busy while their moms shopped. I put a gated area around it and a dads’ bench in front of it so they could watch the children.

They are your customers. So cater to them and be thankful the parents shop in your store. Learn the children’s names and suggest new age-appropriate products. If you don’t have the time, hire someone who loves children and has the patience to play with them in a controlled environment. — JOYCE FROM MICHIGAN

DEAR JOYCE: Thank you for the helpful advice. Customers and retailers alike shared their experiences. Many of them questioned whether the children always misbehaved this badly in public and blamed their behavior on today’s parenting skills — or lack thereof. Here’s a sampling:

DEAR ABBY: I shopped at a local store for years, but gave up when the place seemed overrun by unruly children and distracted parents. Out of desperation, I took a job there and vowed to find a way to make the parents rein in their youngsters.

One: I posted a sign that read, “IF YOU BREAK IT, YOU BOUGHT IT.” If they refused, I didn’t push the issue, but I did gesture upward. They would always look up, and when they did, I’d thank them for smiling at our cameras.

Two: Any child found unaccompanied would be escorted to our customer service area and the parents paged repeatedly until they showed up.

Since I instituted these policies, the condition of the store has improved, the morale of the employees has improved, sales have risen, and old customers who left due to the old circumstances are returning. — SURVIVOR OF RETAIL HELL

DEAR ABBY: I was in a shop where a sign behind the counter read: “Unattended Children Will Be Sold!” It was enough to get most parents’ (and kids’) attention while eliciting smiles at the same time. — NONNA OF FIVE

DEAR ABBY: You mentioned posting a sign at the cash register. No, Abby, it should be at the entrance, so parents see it at the time they walk in.

Or how about a different sign: “Well-Behaved Children Will Win a Prize,” then rewarding such children with a small gift? It would be worth the expense of small tokens of appreciation compared to the cost of broken merchandise.

I sympathize with “Had It.” Parents often take kids on outings, believing they’re spending quality time with them. But I see parents ignore their children and spend their time on electronic gadgets, leaving the unsupervised youngsters to run amok. Too bad for the children. — GLORIA IN LAFAYETTE, CALIF.

DEAR ABBY: I like the sign a friend of mine put up in her store: “Unattended children will be given espresso and a puppy and returned to their parents.” — MARJORY IN BLOWING ROCK, N.C.

DEAR ABBY: I owned a small business with designated play areas for many years. One mom came in repeatedly with her two small sons, who were completely unruly and disruptive. I spoke to her several times, but I was wasting my breath. Here’s how I solved the problem:

When Mom checked out, I added the items the terrible twosome destroyed to her bill. When I told her how much she owed, she insisted it must be a mistake. I said, “No mistake; these items belong to your kids.” She paid the bill and remained a customer, but the kids were never with her again. — HAD ENOUGH, GAINESVILLE, FLA.

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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

ObituaryMaxine Dauman

1921 - 2013Maxine F. Dauman, 92, of Perry, Oklahoma, was

born on June 13, 1921 in Perry, Oklahoma to

Henry Sylvester and Bessie Lee (Anglemyer) Branham. She went to be with her savior on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry,

Oklahoma.She married her sweetheart

and love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Robert Dauman on

December 28, 1939 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Oklahoma and lived most of their married life in Perry.

Maxine enjoyed watching ice skating and soap operas when she was not having coffee and walking with her friends. She loved watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and you could always find her there cheering them on. Maxine loved her family with all her heart and she made each member feel special with her love and support. She once said that the most favorite time of her life was when all four children were at home.

She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Oklahoma.

A Rosary will be held Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Oklahoma.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 28, 2013 at 10:00 a. m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Perry, Oklahoma. Rev. Mariyanandam “Mario” Pulugujju will officiate. Interment will be at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Perry, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home in Perry, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association or the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Maxine is survived by three daughters, Marvie Rotter and her husband, Bill of Perry, Oklahoma, Cindy Luttrell and her husband, Bill of Edmond, Oklahoma, Jill Potter and her husband, Michael of Willis, Texas; seven grandchildren, Pamela Sherrill and her husband, Steve of Fairfax, Oklahoma, Rick Hansing and his wife, Carolyn, Jay Luttrell and his wife, Erin both of Edmond, Oklahoma, Evan Luttrell and his wife, Veronique of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Gabe Luttrell and his wife, Madeline of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kari Luttrell of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Mason Potter of Dallas, Texas; nine great-grandchildren, Jared Reaves and his wife, Justina of Wayne, Oklahoma, Kyle Reaves and his wife, Nicole of Perry, Oklahoma, Cooper Sherrill and Mary Lauren Sherrill both of Fairfax, Oklahoma, Jack Hansing, Lilly Hansing, Luke Luttrell, Nash Luttrell and Max Gordon all of Edmond, Oklahoma; four great, great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Dauman; one son, Jay Rodney Dauman; parents, Henry and Bessie Branham; one twin sister, Mildred May Crane and four brothers.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of Maxine’s friends for their love and support over the years.

Online condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.brown-duggerfuneralhome.com.

Morrison October students of the month were Serena Schaffler and Ashten Vincent, first grade; Ian Joslin and Erikah Battles, second grade; Hannah Switch and Jenna Will, third grade; Matthew Keith and Jack Bowers, fourth grade; Craig James and Mercedes Kling, fifth grade; and Courtney Pilkington, sixth grade.

A puppet show, put on by Glenda Burkett and Glenda Travis, was the highlight of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Royal Service in the upper classroom of the First Baptist Church. Attending were Josie Morris, Mrs. Wayne Knori, Mrs. Dorothy Cockrum Mrs. Travis, Mrs. Mary Ellen Daylor, Fern Rickert, Dianna Mason, Mrs. Burkett, Lois Lacy, Mrs. Wignall, Velma Moore and Mrs. Lillian Jeffery.

Latest addition to the Perry High school band was an eight-member uniformed flag bearer group. L to R, Pam Habben, Janan Karcher, Ramona Karcher, Melody Bingham, Leah Greene, Teri Henke, Tawnda Grim and Debbie Perkins.

Two free passes to the Perry Theater in Perry went to Henry Rucker.

———Glenda Bay was named editor of the Perry High

School yearbook, the Maroon Spotlight. Other members were Sandy Moore, Patti Soulek, Jackie Chelf, Glenna Bennett, Fran Matthews, Andrea Simon, Leroy Hafner, Harold Price, Jamee Cowell, Doris Brorsen, Alice Letterman, Janie Tayler, Terri Maughan, Deanna Myers, Sandra Lewellen and Michele Morris.

NewsBriefsChange of day for Soup Kitchen

The local Soup Kitchen, which usually serves on Thursday evenings at the First United Methodist Church of Perry, will serve on Tuesday evening, Oct. 29, instead of Thursday (which is Halloween night).

The announcement was made by Michelle Lawson, director.Help needed for PPT chili supper, silent auction

The annual PPT chili supper and silent auction, hosted by the PPT and Masonic Lodge #78, will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Perry Lower Elementary cafeteria. Along with the chili sup-per is the ‘family night’ of the Scholastic Book Fair.

Chili supper tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Kids under four years old get in free. Tickets may be purchased from elementary school students or the Lower Elementary office.

The PPT members are looking for volunteers to help cook and sell food at the chili supper. To prepare for the event children will have a canned food drive Oct. 23 – Nov. 8 for canned chili beans, diced toma-toes and tomato sauce.Blocktoberfest Oct. 31 at UMC

Blocktoberfest will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The block party will be held at the First United Methodist Church at Seventh and Elm Streets.

For the church, family and community, families are asked to plan for their best costume and get ready to participate in the block party. There will be free games, moon bounces, food and prizes for the chil-dren.

A Haunted House will be put on by the First United Methodist Youth group to raise money for their Mid-Winter Retreat and other youth activities. Admission is $5.Orlando United Methodist Church annual Chili and chicken noodle dinner Nov. 6

The Orlando United Methodist Church is having their annual chili and chicken and noodles dinner from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Orlando Community Center on Main Street in Orlando.

Chili or chicken and noodles, relishes, and all kinds of desserts will be served.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 6 and under. Proceeds will be used to fund church mission projects.Main Street of Perry Christmas Open house Nov. 3 downtown

Main Street of Perry’s 12th annual Christmas Open house will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 3, downtown on the square. Participating busi-nesses may have decorated shops, refreshments, in-store specials and drawings.

Participating merchants are Antiques on the Square, Belle Rose Antiques & Decor, D&H Trading Post, LJR Enterprises, Perry Sports & Outdoors, Thorn Originals and Yankee Dime Antiques. Perry Fire Department Activity Friday: 8:22 a.m. transfer from PMH to St. Ann; 7 p.m. standby at football game.Perry Fire Department Activity Saturday: 2:06 p.m. EMS, motor vehicle accident 4th and Grove; 4:36 p.m. EMS to 1700 block of 10th.Perry Fire Department Activity Sunday: 8:17 a.m. EMS to 400 block of Jackson; 10:21 a.m. EMS to 900 block of 7th.Perry Police Department Activity Friday: Complaint of reckless driver; non-injury accident on Fir; report of domestic; 11 traffic stops resulted in eight verbal warnings.Perry Police Department Activity Saturday: Two-vehicle accident at 4th and Grove, stop sign destroyed, citation issued; four traffic stops resulted in two verbal warnings and three arrests.Perry Police Department Activity Sunday: Officers assisted NCSO on domestic; complaint of assault; five traffic stops resulted in four verbal warnings and an assault.Friday jail bookings: Jimmie Darnall Blaser, 74, DUI; Brandon Thomas Goldsmith, 22, DUI, driving under suspension, transportation of open container; Aaron Kelly Whitmore, 46, misdemeanor value, false pretense/bogus check/con game; Olicia Eternity Williams, 19, minimum speed limit, no driver’s license.Saturday jail bookings: Olivia Jane McGuay, 24, permitting animals to run at large; Justin Ross Mistler, 29, driving with license cance l ed / suspended /revoked, speeding; Terrie Lynne Silver, 51, driving under suspension; Matthew Christian Talley, 25, hold for Payne County - DUI, transporting open container, possession of paraphernalia.Sunday jail bookings: None.

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Submitted by Helen Fuller

“Michelangelo Accepts a Commission” was the title of the program for the Oct. 8 meeting of the Ladies Tuesday Afternoon Club. The Great Courses in Art vid-eo, narrated by Professor J. Rufus Fears, University of Oklahoma, was infor-mative and interesting.

The course was tak-en from the guidebook “The World Was Never the Same: Events That Changed History.”

Michelangelo achieved early fame with his mag-nificent statue David. His commission to paint the Sistine Chapel has been recognized as a master-piece and serves for us as the defining artistic moment in history.

The artist’s plan was to depict the salvation of the human race by God as told through the allegory of the Old Testament.

The ceiling paintings carry out the themes: the creation of the world, the creation of mankind, the fall of mankind, and the salvation of mankind that comes when Noah was rescued from the flood. Michelangelo’s work

in the Sistine Chapel, together with a painting of the last Judgment, the construction of the Dome of St. Peter’s and the sculpture of the statue of David stand exemplars of perfection in art down to our own day. Janice Sharp and Alice Schuermann provided the program.

The group met in the Methodist Church Parlor. Alice Schuermann and Janice Sharp were co-hostesses. The parlor was beautifully decorat-ed with fall flowers and colors.

President Sherill Carothers conducted the meeting. Nineteen mem-bers answered roll call with: “Name an artist whose work you appreci-ate.”

There was a variety of answers from well known artists like Michelangelo and Monet and musicians Elvis Presley and Glenn Miller. Local artists mentioned were Bonnie Brown, Jim Franklin, Chris Sypert, and Bill Rotter’s Big Band.

Fran Wagner read a letter from Main Street about their kick off Drive. Letters of resignation were read from Shirley

Elliott and Pat Cook. The club voted to accept their resignations with regret.

Janice Sharp, conserva-tion chairperson, remind-ed members to check their furnaces and change the filters.

Gloria Maine, educa-tion, announced school activities for the upcom-ing weeks include con-ferences, fall break, and football homecoming.

Home Life chairperson, Kaye Hamm, gave a use-ful tip about using cof-fee filters. When heating food in the microwave, cover the food with the coffee filter to help keep the food from splattering on the microwave.

Marjorie Martin, International chairper-son, read from Time Magazine part of an arti-cle written by Michael Crawley “Behind the Charm Offensive.”

The author states Iran sanctions were taking effect and affecting the people.

Due to members’ conflicts the group’s time to serve at the Soup Kitchen will be resched-uled.

Kaye Hamm gave the dates and times of the play

“The Broken Statue” at the Boom Town Theater in Drumright. This play is about Lydie Marland the young wife of E.W. Marland.

Members toured the Marland Mansion last spring and the family history was very interest-ing. This play will be a continuation of Lydie’s history.

Gloria Maine won the hostess gift.

LTAC will meet Oct. 22 at the Methodist Church. In addition to the program Global Missions, mem-bers will participate in the “Boxless Luncheon” fundraiser.

The quote for the day was “Let each man exer-cise the art he knows’– Aristophanes.

Members attending the meeting were Cindy Boone, Tommie Cargill, Sherill Carothers, Roni Coldiron, Helen Fuller, Kaye Hamm, Patsy Hasenfratz, Marilyn Inselman, Dava Kukuk, Nanette Lane, Gloria Maine, Marjorie Martin, Donna Parrish, Alice Schuermann, Janice Sharp, Daphna Shipley, Elfrieda Wagner, Fran Wagner and Mary Webb.

Submitted by Norma Jerome

Maggi Hutchason, executive director of Dearing House Child Advocacy Center of Kay/Noble County, was guest speaker for the Perry Study at their Oct. 15 meeting.

Hutchason spoke on how the center helps chil-dren. She provided tips on recognizing, responding and reporting child maltreatment. The purpose of the child advocacy center is an environment where all the different agencies involved in child abuse investiga-tion are working together.

Hutchason described that task as making sure all the police, social workers, lawyers, counselors and medical professionals share information to prevent the child from being traumatized by repeated ques-tioning. Having a child advocacy center is an oppor-tunity to bring everyone to the table. Dearing House is a homelike setting where children and their care-givers can receive services such as interviews, abuse examinations, as well as specialized counseling in a private atmosphere. If you know of anyone need to report child abuse in Noble or Kay Counties, call 580-762-5266 for their help.

The meeting was held in the home of Norma Hughes with Norma Jerome serving as co-hostess. Cindy St. Clair, president, conducted the meeting which included the flag salute and reading the Clubwoman’s Collect. Members answered roll call by naming one of their hobbies. Business reports were given by Marilyn Goforth, treasurer, and Norma Jerome, recording sec-retary. Members voted to give a donation to Dearing House.

Carol Bluethman reported 50 invitations have been mailed to former members of the club, inviting them to the 100-year celebration luncheon, “You Look Good for 100.” The event will be held Nov. 5, 2013. Cindy St. Clair talked about plans for decorations

Maggie Hutchason of Dearing House Child Advocacy Center speaker for Perry Study Club

Norma Hughes, left, and Maggi Hutchinson, guest speaker for Perry Study Club. Carol Bluethman photo

‘Michelangelo Accepts a Commission’ LTAC program

for the special meeting. Members will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, to help decorate for the meeting.

Refreshments were served to Carol Bluethman, Sherrie Doughty, Marilyn Goforth, Yvonne Hodge, Norma Hughes, Norma Jerome, Cindy St. Clair, Juanita Bolay, Marilyn Branen, Beverly Crowe and Karen Wilcox.

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Farm Family :

Young Farmers and Ranchers Chairmen for District 7, Mason and Alyce Bolay, state President of the YF&R and Debbie Bolay, representing the Perry Daily Journal.

Marty Williams gave a brief update on the YF&R including the Farm Hand Olympics held during the Fall Fair and upcoming events at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau meeting.

Also introduced was Justin Wittmore, field representative for Noble County. He thanked everyone and encouraged each person to call or go see their leg-islators. He mentioned a flyer placed at each table setting showing the new member benefits.

Ryan Luter, Noble County YF&R president, was introduced along with the office staff including agent Freddy Wisdom.

LeAnn Covington, an agent in public policies development at the state level of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, addressed members and talked about the policies passed the past year. She said a hand-out was at each place setting telling how each legislature voted on each bill this past year.

Covington said she had been traveling around Oklahoma talking about resolu-tions for the Resolution Committee to consider at the state meeting. One of the hot topics at the state annual meeting will be water resolutions that members want to be developed, but she said it is hard to tell the really hot topics until they get to the committees. As far as the national policy updates, the recent government shutdown put a lot of things on “the back burner.”

Melanie Williams, president of the Noble County Historical Society, talked about Cherokee Strip Museum and ben-efits of membership in the Noble County Historical Society. She urged everyone to become a member and gave the costs for an annual family membership year and a lifetime membership.

Carol Steichen led a memorial service recognizing members who had died in the previous year. She read the poem “Our Lord Directs Our Way.”

Keinholz pointed out the minutes from the previous meeting, the president’s notes and treasurer’s report that was read and approved by all members. He also thanked everyone for their support throughout the year. Jerry Robertson

pointed out the state legislators were at the ice cream social ear-lier in the year at the First Bank and Trust new meeting room. He said they com-mented it was a very nice facility and they appre-ciated everyone who came out.

A free draw-ing was held with Wayne Hafner winning a free membership. Juani ta Bolay was introduced as the president of the Women’s Leadership Committee. She asked other com-mittee members to stand. The women’s commit-tee assists with v a r i o u s f u n c -t ions through-out the year. She announced a rally in Duncan coming up this summer.

A $2 bill was given to each child attending. The youngest of the nine children was an eight-week-old baby.

YF&R President Ryan Luter talked about needing more members in the YF&R and said anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 can join. The YF&R meets and talks about ag-related business. He also talked of some upcoming contests for which entries were due and said that if anyone needed help, Marty Williams, Mason Bolay or he would help fill out the paperwork.

Jim Kukuk discussed upcoming reso-lutions and members moved to adopt all of them. When asked about other resolutions to take to committee, Eldon Cinnamon discussed a pipeline blowout that had occurred on his land. This pipe-

Noble County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, from left: Mignon Bolay, Tracie Robertson, Juanita Bolay, Marcy Luter, Jeanne Wisdom, Carol Dvorak, Denise Keinholz and Paula Cinnamon.

Debbie Bolay photo

Noble County Farm Bureau board and office staff, from left: Freddy Wilson, agent; Eldon Cinnamon, Jim Kukuk, Wayne Hafner, Samantha Davis, office secretary; Jerry Robertson, Mike Bolay, Steve Keinholz and Ryan Luter.

Debbie Bolay photo

Steve Keinholz presents a plaque to Bill Hafner in appreciation of his 29 years service.

Debbie Bolay photo.

line was buried only six inches below the ground when it was put in 1925. This pipeline had been “grandfathered in.” This line has 500 lbs. of pres-sure on it, Cinnamon said, and the pipeline companies are not liable for anything that happens with these pipelines. New construc-tion is buried 48 inches deep. He said it would be desirable to get older pipelines buried at least 24 to 36 inches deep. It was decided the discussion on

this topic will be continued throughout the year.Bill Hafner, one of the directors, was given a plaque,

as he was retiring from the board. His son, Wayne Hafner, was elected to succeed his father. Jim Kukuk and Eldon Cinnamon, were both reelected by acclama-tion. The seven delegates elected to go to the state convention were the board members. A motion was also passed that Keinholz could elect alternate delegates in case the others could not attend.

Door prizes were awarded to Jordan Bolay (electric cord), Buchanan (cookbook), Barbara Bright ($10 Beef Checks), Dorothy Hayes ($10 beef checks), Megan Ripley ($10 beef checks), Jessica Dvorak ($10 Beef

Checks), Mindy Kiser ($10 beef checks), Crystal Williams (apron), and Marty Williams (apron).

The meeting was held Oct. 7 at the fairgrounds.

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by Kyle SmithFriday night was Homecoming for the Perry

Maroons who played host to the Luther Lions. Fans got their money’s worth as the Maroons put on a show in a game that came down to the final play.

After forcing a three and out, Perry got a short field on their second possession. Perry scored going 50 yards in 11 plays capped by a 5 yard run by Darreal Williams. The drive had two third-down conversions and the Maroons converted a 4th and one by forcing an off-sides with the hard count.

In the second quarter, Perry held up Luther at midfield to force a punt. The snap went over the punter’s head giving Perry a short field from the Lion-33. The Maroons scored in six plays, capped by a three yard run from Darreal Williams.

Luther ran into the same problem on the next drive, having to jump on a bad long snap after Perry forced a three-and-out. Perry went 21 yards in six plays, scoring on a two yard run by Hunter Condit.

Perry had a 20-0 lead at the half.Early in the third quarter, the Maroons threatened to

run away with an easy win. The Lions went three and out on their opening drive in the second half. Hunter Condit, on the next play, broke through along the left sideline for a 71 yard score. Perry had a 26-0 lead.

The Lions responded however, starting with a big kick return to the Maroon 39. Facing a 3rd and 19 after a holding penalty, the Lions scored on a screen from 32 yards out.

The score breathed new life into the Lions and was a clear turning point in the game. On the extra point try, Homecoming king Bo Montez went out with injury. Montez had a monster game at this point, racking up nine tackles plus two tackles for loss.

Late in the third, Luther scored their second touchdown on a 72 yard run. The Lions went for an on side kick and recovered, leading to another score early in the fourth. Perry’s lead was down to one possession: 26-20.

With plenty of time left in the game and momentum on the side of Luther, Perry needed a spark.

On the next drive, Hunter Condit found a hole on the left side of the offensive line and broke free for a 46 yard touchdown. 32-20 Perry.

Luther moved to the Maroon 46 and faced a fourth and one. Devon Blansett made the stop, and the Maroons had a chance to burn some clock with a two possession lead.

Unfortunately, Perry caught a case of the fumbles late in the fourth. Luther got the ball back and scored with 3:49 remaining to cut the score to 4 at 32-28.

Perry had a chance to put the game away driving to

From the left: Attendants Alexa Bracher and Devon Johnson, Queen and King Taylor Finley and Bo Montez with crown bearer Meagan Rames and gift bearer Caleb Kulak, attendants Brekyn Johnson and Hunter Condit.

Maroons win Homecoming thriller

the 18 with over a minute left. On the third down the Maroons just needed another run to bring the clock down to 30 seconds, but fumbled again to give the Lions one more chance with over a minute left.

The Lions managed the clock well moving to the Perry 46 with :41 left. Perry forced a fourth down but gave up a 30 yard play to the Maroon 16. With :16 left, the Lions had the ball at the Perry 7. The Luther QB found a receiver open on the next play but hit him out of the back of the endzone. Ten seconds left.

With their backs against the wall and Murphy’s Law in full effect, the Perry defense rose to the challenge.

Garrett Beier broke through the line first to hurry the quarterback. Beier soon had help and the QB was forced back to around the 20 before he found a receiver in the corner of the endzone. The pass was accurate but the distance gave Braden Sweet time to make a play on the ball. The football fell harmlessly to the ground and the clock read :00. 32-28 Maroons.

Rushing: Hunter Condit had 209 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries; Darreal Williams had 99 yards with two touchdowns on 22 attempts; Cooper

Skluzacek had 9 yards on 7 carries; Dawson Padilla had two yards on one run.

Passing: Cooper Skluzacek was 2 for 6 passing for 35 yards.

Receiving: Braden Sweet caught a pass for 16 yards; Drake Dale caught a pass for 19 yards.

Defense: Bo Montez had nine tackles and two tackles for loss; Drake Dale had two tackles and an interception; Dalton Blansett had two tackles and broke up two passes; Darreal Williams had two tackles and a tackle for loss; Hunter Condit had five tackles plus a tackle for loss; Dillon Buck had four tackles; Devon Blansett had two tackles and had a QB hurry for an incompletion; Dakota Heath had two tackles; Joe Rupp had two tackles and intercepted a 2- pt. conversion attempt; Andrew Randall had a tackle; Spencer Hartwig had a tackle; Braden Sweet had two tackles and broke up a pass; Braxton Williamson had three tackles; Garrett Beier had a tackle for loss and a QB hurry.

Hunter Condit tackles the Luther quarterback on the Lions last possession of the game.

Darreal Williams finds a hole into the enzone in the first half.

Coach Bennet reacts to Hunter Condit’s 71 yard touchdown.

Lori Battles photos

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Superintendent’s Corner:Continued from page 1

Teachers and staff were issued new quick reference manuals this year, along with a “Teacher Resource Backpack” to use in cases of evacuation. Both of these are tools to help our staff in the case of emergency and to help organize and provide safety for all students.

You may have noticed on the school calendar that classes have been released on the last Friday of August and September. Teachers and administrators are using these days to prepare for the upcoming change from PASS Skills to Common Core. PASS and CC are the standards that students must master at each grade level.

Along with gaining a better understanding of Common Core, teachers are working together to share and discuss the best practices and methods used in successful classrooms. This has been very valuable time for our staff. Staff members have also been trav-eling to workshops provided by the State Department

of Education, which aid in the transition to Common Core.

The old elementary site, which is located at 13th and Ivanhoe, is a situation that we are continuing to work on. Part of the location is still in use. The building that is located on the southwest corner, sometimes referred to as the Old Rock Building, is the location of the Maroon Academy (Alternative Education) as well as offices for the Special Education Department.

Three other buildings are used for storage. The main north building houses the gym and cafeteria and at this time is no longer in use. Several different demolition contractors have been brought in to propose removal of the main north building.

All estimate costs for removal are more than the district can afford at this time. Board of Education members are working with school staff members to find other options. A clean-up, with the help of the City of Perry, will be a first step in addressing the needs of the past elementary school.

Continuing to upgrade and advance our school district in the area of technology is a subject that stays on the top of the priority list. This year the high school building made strides to improve its computer lab. This lab has given students and staff more access for research and lab projects. It will also improve the testing schedule in the spring semester. As we move forward, improving computer labs at other sites in the district and the addition of handheld devices (iPads, tablets, notebooks, etc.) will be the main focus.

A bigger part of the puzzle, which is often overlooked when envisioning technology advancements in a school district, is the infrastructure required to support the new equipment. When improving technology we must take into account the timing of adding the hardware, software, and infrastructure when making changes.

The Perry Alumni Banquet was held last month and again it was a great success. Former students honored classmates with great stories and insight, which were both entertaining and impressive. The more Alumni Banquets I attend, the more impressed with our school system I become.

The list of accomplishments by our former graduates is truly something special and each year’s class of honor roll inductions brings to light someone else who made our school and town proud. No matter what aspect of life in which they have found success, each has one thing in common, a deep appreciation for the lessons they learned while attending Perry Public Schools.

Each former student had a teacher or coach who took the time to impress upon him or her beliefs and values it took to reach their full potential. Another common bond, no matter where they live now, they all call Perry home.

As we move into the late fall months, I want to congratulate all of the junior high and high school stu-dents who have taken advantage of the extracurricular opportunities that are offered by Perry Public Schools. We are very fortunate to have the many choices that are available.

These students have taken on the challenges to be part of a team, club, or organization that will enhance their education. Lessons learned outside of the class-room play a large role in developing young students into successful adults.

Time management, commitment, dedication, and self-motivation are all traits needed as students grow up. Some students have or will reach championship levels, others may not, but either way we must continue to show our support for any and all of our students.

Go Maroons!!!!

Northern Oklahoma College’s “Woodworking Class,” a community enrichment course, offers com-munity members and NOC students a great opportunity to build that special project they always wanted but didn’t have the space or equipment needed to get it

done. NOC’s large shop and large array of woodwork-ing equipment and tools will be available to those who attend this class.

NOC Director of Campus Construction Rick Allan said the class will begin Thursday, Nov. 5 and continue through Dec. 12.

Participants will meet in the woodshop located in the Creative Arts Building on the Tonkawa campus from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, except Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

The cost is $45, not including materials. Class mem-bers may either bring their own materials or purchase them in the class.

“Both men and women will enjoy working on their special projects, ranging from craft items to fine fur-niture,” Allan said. “Some of the projects completed during previous classes included a cedar chest, oak changing table, canning shelves, wood art, outdoor bench using old tractor wheels, decorative baskets, an entertainment center, cabinets constructed using old barn wood and a gun cabinet.”

NOC community enrichment classes are non-credit courses and have no grades, tests or attendance require-ments.

You may enroll Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the class or in advance at the NOC registrar’s office located in the Vineyard Library-Administration Building on the Tonkawa campus. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at (580) 628-6220.

NOC community enrichment course, “Woodworking Class” starts Nov. 5

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Forecast for Perry, Oklahomaas of 11 a.m. CDT October 28, 2013

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South

southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind

6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

Ida Mae Bocox, 91, of Perry, Oklahoma was the daughter of Raymond Edward and Loyce Emmaline (Potter) Clark. She was born February 9, 1922 in Kremlin, Oklahoma and died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Green Valley Nursing Home in Perry, Oklahoma.

Ida Mae married Dwight Day on June 13, 1940 in Enid, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born, Raylene, James, Maurice and Dwight (David). Dwight preceded her in death on December 17, 1991. After several years she married Jack E. Bocox on May 24, 1996 in Orlando, Oklahoma. Jack pre-ceded her in death on March 14, 2001.

She enjoyed gardening, quilting, embroidery, canning and cooking. She was also a doll collector. Ida Mae worked hard all her life, she and Dwight were always good partners in everything they did together. She loved her family above all and cherished every moment they were together.

Ida Mae was a member of the YMCA, Wheatheart Nutrition Center and WIMODAUSIS Homemakers Extension.

She was also a member of the First Christian Church in Marshall and in Orlando, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Perry, Oklahoma. Her

grandson, Brother Joe Day will offici-ate. Interment will be at Marshall Lions North Cemetery, Marshall, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Wheatheart Nutrition Center in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Ida Mae is survived by two sons, Maurice “Doc” Day and his wife, Kathy of Perry, Oklahoma, Dwight David Day and his wife, Marla of Manhattan, Kansas; one daughter, Raylene Smith and her husband, Delmar of Orlando, Oklahoma; one daughter-in-law, Maxine Day of Mulhall, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and seven great, great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dwight Day; one son, James Minton Day; parents, Raymond and Loyce Clark; four brothers and one sister and her second husband Jack E. Bocox.

Online condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.brown-duggerfuneralhome.com.

Sharon Ann Randall, 70,

of Stillwater, Oklahoma, passed

from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2013.

Born at home on January 31, 1943 in Geary, Oklahoma to William Albert and Dorothy Leota (Towns) McCoin, Sharon grew up in Wellston. July 26 1963, she married James William “Bill” Wells in Perkins, Oklahoma. To this union a daughter, Tiers Ann Wells was born.

She began a 42 year career in bank-ing in 1961 in Oklahoma City. She worked in the banking and savings and loan industries, and retired from the mortgage industry in 2003.

March 29, 1985 Sharon married Gordon E. Randall in Oklahoma City. Together they had a son, John Matthew Randall.

She was saved in 1975 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Norman. She always enjoyed attending and singing in church and telling others about her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She also enjoyed sewing and cross-stitching, often giving framed cross-stitches to friends and family.

Sharon’s children and grandchildren were the other most precious light of her life.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the Brown-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel in Perry, Oklahoma. Pastor Ron Keeling will officiate. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m. at the Jones I.O.O. F. Cemetery in Jones, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th Street, Perry, Oklahoma 73077.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Tiers Wisely and her husband, Tony of Perry, Oklahoma; son, John Randall and his wife, Jennifer of Newcastle, Oklahoma; her granddaughters, Ashley Wisely, Josephine Randall and Jessica Randall; grandson, Matthew Randall; sister-in-law, Mary Harrison; nephews Billy McCoin and David McCoin and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Randall; her parents, William and Dorothy; her brother, Don McCoin and her daughter-in-law, Amanda Randall.

Online condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.brown-duggerfuneralhome.com.

ObituaryIda Mae Bocox

1922 - 2013

ObituarySharon Randall

1943 - 2013

ObituaryEarl Kenneth King

1930 - 2013

Earl Kenneth King, 83, of Perry passed from this life on October

26, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Perry and a service celebrating Earl’s life will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, October 30 at the First Christian Church in Perry with burial following at Sumner Cemetery. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29 from 9am to 8pm with the family greeting friends at the funeral home from 6pm to 8pm. Earl was born on July 31, 1930 in Sumner, OK to Robert and Bertha (Hornberger) King. He grew up and attended schools in Sumner, but transferred to Perry High School for his senior year.

Following high school, Earl enlist-ed in the United States Army where he served honorably during the Korean War and attained the rank of corporal. Upon his discharge, he began working for Boeing in Wichita, KS before enrolling in the electrical technology program at

Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater. In 1954, Earl married the love of his life Donna Rae Thompson. In 1958, he began a lifelong career at the City of Perry. During his 45 year career, Earl worked for several years with each division of the Perry utilities dept.

He attempted to retire in the late 90’s, but was drawn back by his desire to serve his community. In 2005, Earl finally retired to spend more time with his family. Following his retirement, Earl continued to pursue his hobbies of raising cattle and chickens. He enjoyed playing his guitar, traveling and spend-ing time in his garden and with his grandchildren. Earl was an easy going man who was always willing to help a friend or family member in need.

He possessed a quiet strength and his smile lit up the lives of anyone near him. He was proud of his service to the city of Perry and he enjoyed his job and the wonderful friends and co-workers he made there. Earl King was a loving hus-band, a car-ing father, a proud grandpa,

a dependable employee, and a trusted friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Earl was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bertha King, and a son Kyle king.

He is survived by his wife Donna, of the home. Two children: Mike King and wife Brenda, of perry and Kim Fisher and husband Mark, of Norman. A daughter in law Teresa King of Stillwater. A sister Earlene Vernon of Fenton, MO. 8 grandchildren: Josh foster, Falon King Butler, Amanda Zemp, JD Foster, Steven Fisher, Robert King, Angel King Mast, and Macy Fisher. 9 great grandchildren: Isabella King, Joseph Warren, Emily Foster, Jaxon Foster, Ashley Mast, Kaden King, Jacob Foster, Maleah Zemp,

and Tanner Zemp.The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Companion Hospice for the extraordinary care they gave Earl over the last few months.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Earl’s name to Companion hospice in care of Palmer Marler Funeral home 203 Fir St. Perry, OK 73077

Condolences may be sent to the fam-ily via an online guestbook at www.per-rycares.com.

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(Published In The Perry Daily Journal October 29, 2013)IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NOBLE

COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMAIn the Matter of the Estate of BETTY JEAN HARROD, Deceased.

No. PB-2013- 34NOTICE OF FILING PETITION

FOR WAIVER OF INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL, FORMAL ACCOUNTING

AND DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION AND ORDER SETTING HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the estate of Betty Jean Harrod, deceased, that on the 28th day of October 2013, Marvin L. Harrod as Personal Representative of the Estate, filed in the District Court of Noble County, Oklahoma, a Petition for Waiver of Formal Inventory and Accounting and for Decree of Distribution. Upon receipt of that petition the court has set a date certain for hearing. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the Court that hearing on the Petition for Waiver of Formal Inventory and Accounting and for Decree of Distribution is set for 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of November 2013 in the District Courtroom at the Noble County Courthouse, Perry, Oklahoma. Notice of this hearing shall be sent to the last known address of the known heirs, devises and legatees and published as required by law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED by the court that all persons all persons interested who believe they have an interest in the estate of Betty Jean Harrod, deceased, should appear and make known their objections to the Petition and Distribution as proposed by the Personal Representative. Entered this 28thday of October 2013.

Lee Turner, JudgeE.W. “Bill” Shaw, OBA #8138MITCHELL DeCLERCK202 West BroadwayEnid, Oklahoma 73701Phone No. (580) 234-5144Facsimile (580)234-8890Attorneys for Petitioner

(Published In The Perry Daily Journal October 29, 2013)

DISTRICT COURT OF DEWEY COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

DSR INVESTMENTS LLC, on its own behalf and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff, v. DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, LP, Defendant.

Case No. CJ-11-12NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

OF CLASS ACTIONTO: THE POTENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASSThe lawsuit captioned above has been filed as a class action against Devon Energy Production Company, LP (“Depco”). The class action lawsuit (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in the District Court of Dewey County, located in Taloga, Oklahoma.The lawsuit was brought by a royalty owner (the “Class Representative”) acting on behalf of itself and other similarly situated royalty owners against Depco, seeking monetary damages and other applicable relief associated with the alleged underpayment of royalties and related claims. The Court has not ruled on the merits of the claims asserted by the Class Representative, or the defenses asserted by Depco. Instead, the Class Representative and Depco have entered into a Settlement Agreement involving the settlement class recently certified by the Court (the “Class”). The attorneys for the Class Representative and the Class that are later identified in this notice will be referred to as “Class Counsel.” The other capitalized words used in this notice will, unless indicated otherwise in this Notice, have the same meanings that are given to such words in such Settlement Agreement.In order for the Settlement Agreement to become effective, if at all, the Court must first conduct a hearing to determine the fairness of the Settlement Agreement (the “Fairness Hearing”). The Court must then enter an order approving the Settlement Agreement, and the order must become final and non-appealable.

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ROYALTY PAYMENTS ON A GAS WELL LOCATED IN THE STATE OF

OKLAHOMA IN WHICH DEPCO OWNS, OR OWNED, A WORKING

INTEREST, THIS NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT MAY AFFECT YOUR

RIGHTS.PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE

CAREFULLYl. What is a Class Action?A class action is a type of lawsuit in which a group of people collectively bring a common claim against a defendant. The named plaintiffs initiate the lawsuit on behalf of other “similarly situated persons,” also known as the “proposed class.” The class action lawsuit permits damages and other relief to be considered without the necessity of each person incurring the expense of filing a separate lawsuit or joining in the lawsuit. The orders and judgments in the case are then binding on all Class members.The order certifying this Lawsuit as a class action defined the Class as follows:All present and former owners of royalty interests with respect to production (or the proceeds therefrom) from Oklahoma wells in which Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. and/or Devon Louisiana Corporation currently own, or have previously owned, a working interest (whether by virtue of an oil and gas lease or forced pooling order of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or otherwise), which wells have produced gas and/or gas constituents (such as residue gas, natural gas liquids, helium, or condensate) during all or part of the time period from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2012. Excluded from the proposed class are (1) overriding royalty owners or other owners, (2) the Nowata County wells listed on Exhibit 1 [covered by a separate class settlement in the District Court of Nowata County, Oklahoma], (3) federal, state and local governments, including agencies, departments, or instrumentalities of the United States of America or State of Oklahoma, (4) publicly traded oil and gas exploration, production, and/or marketing and refining companies, and their affiliated entities, and (5) persons or entities that Plaintiffs’ counsel is, or may be, prohibited from representing under the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct.The Class Counsel are: Kandi Jepsen Pate, OBA# 10569 Mark A. Wolfe, OBA# 12534PATE & WOLFE1900 NW Expressway, Suite 1300Oklahoma City, OK 73118Rex A. Sharp, OBA #11990 GUNDERSON, SHARP & WALKE LLP5301 West 75th StreetPrairie Village, KS 662082. The Lawsuit.The Lawsuit is pending in the District Court for Dewey County. The Lawsuit is summarized below. The Class Representative alleges that Depco has underpaid royalties during the time period of January 1, 2001 through and including December 31, 2012 from Oklahoma wells covered by the above class definition. The Class Representative asserts that Depco breached the lease contracts, including the implied duty to market the gas, and breached fiduciary and other duties allegedly owed to its royalty interest owners. The Class Representative further claims that Depco has not reported royalty payments correctly, in violation of both statutes and other applicable law and has misrepresented certain information related to its royalty payments. The Petition in the Lawsuit includes, among other allegations, claims for breach of oil and gas leases, fraud (actual and constructive), deceit, conversion, breach of implied duty to market, unjust enrichment, tortious breach of oil and gas leases, breach of fiduciary duty and request for an accounting. The full and other allegations made against Depco are set out in the pleadings on file in the Lawsuit. Depco denies the Class Representative’s claims, and denies any liability to the Class Representative or to any members of the Class. Depco contends that it calculated and that royalties were both paid and reported in conformance with applicable contracts and law. The full contentions and other defenses of Depco are set out in the pleadings on file in the Lawsuit.After an analysis of the claims and defenses, and after extensive negotiations between the parties, the Class Representative and Depco agreed to settle and release the Released Claims as to the Released Parties under the terms set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The purpose of the Settlement Agreement is to compromise and settle protracted, complicated, and expensive litigation. In reaching this agreement, the Class Representative in no way conceded weaknesses in its claims, and Depco in no way admitted liability on the plaintiff’s claims. By giving this Notice, the Court is not expressing any opinion regarding the merits of either the Class Representative’s claims or Depco’s defenses. The scope of the Released Claims is defined at length in paragraph 1.18 of the Settlement Agreement, a complete copy of which appears on the internet website created for purposes of this class settlement: www.dsrdevonsettlement.comThe Court has entered an order preliminarily approving the Settlement Agreement and certifying the Class for settlement purposes only. Following Notice, the Fairness Hearing, and a final and non-appealable Order, the ultimate distribution of the Settlement Proceeds shall be in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the Plan of Allocation and Distribution provided for therein, after which the Lawsuit will be concluded.3.What are some of the key terms of the proposed Settlement Agreement? Some of the primary terms of the Settlement Agreement, which the Court is being asked to approve, are

(Published In The Perry Daily Journal October 29, 2013)

Legal NoticeThe Board of Education of the Frontier School District hereby provides legal notice that the annual election filing period for candidates will open on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. and will close Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. or when the Noble County Election Board Office closes for business that day.Board Member Position on Ballet:The voters shall elect a board member for board position No. Four, which has a 5-year term of office.

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as follows: Depco will pay Settlement Proceeds in the amount of $11,000,000.00 (Eleven Million Dollars), and will also advance the Administration Expenses as consideration for the value and benefits provided to Depco under the Settlement Agreement. Upon approval by the Court of this Agreement, and upon the Judgment becoming Final and Non-Appealable, and upon the deposit of the Settlement Proceeds into the DSR Settlement Account, the Class Representative and the members of the Class shall be deemed to have dismissed the Class Lawsuit with prejudice and, by operation of the Judgment, shall also be deemed to have, fully, finally and forever released, relinquished and discharged the Released Parties from all Released Claims. The members of the Class shall also be deemed to have entered into a Covenant Not to Sue the Released Parties directly or indirectly as to the Released Claims. Depco may obtain recoupment of the Administration Expenses, that it so advances, from the Final Undistributed Fund as provided in paragraph 1.10 of the Settlement Agreement, to the extent of the amount of such undistributed funds. Depco shall not be liable to the Class, the Class Representative or Class Counsel for any other costs, expenses or fees. All of these provisions, and other provisions, are more specifically described and defined in the Settlement Agreement that can be reviewed on the above-referenced class settlement website.4.Fees and costs associated with the settlement and distribution of the Net Settlement Amount to Class members.Class Counsel has requested that the Court (i) award Class Counsel an attorney’s fee of forty percent of the Settlement Proceeds; (ii) award the Class Representative an incentive award of one percent of the Settlement Proceeds; and (iii) reimburse Class Counsel from the Settlement Proceeds for all litigation expenses paid by Class Counsel. If the Court approves this request, said amounts will be deducted from the Settlement Proceeds. The Net Settlement Amount will then be distributed to the Class according to the Plan of Allocation and Distribution.Generally, the allocation of the Net Settlement Amount (as defined in paragraph 1.15 of the Settlement Agreement) shall be proportionately allocated among Class members based upon the size of the royalty owner’s interest and the actual or estimated volume of Depco’s gas produced from the owner’s well during the Released Period. The specific formula used to make individual allocations of the Net Settlement Amount to each Class Member must be approved by the Court in a Plan of Allocation and Distribution Order.The distribution to Class Members described above is based on certain assumptions, including: (a) that very few sales of royalty interests have occurred during the specified time period; (b) that, where sales did occur, the parties intended for the buyer to receive payment for past claims; and (c) that, where royalty interests passed through inheritance, devise or interfamily transfers, it was the intent that the heir, devisee or transferee receive the right to receive payment for claims based on past production. To the extent these assumptions are not correct in relation to particular transfers of interests; the Court will be asked to order that the Class member who receives payment shall in turn make payment to the proper party.5. When is the Fairness Hearing?The Fairness Hearing is set for December 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dewey County Courthouse, Broadway and Ruble, Taloga, Oklahoma 73667. IMPORTANT: The date and time for the Fairness Hearing may be changed without mailed or published notice of that change. Any person who intends to attend the Fairness Hearing should check the class settlement website at www.dsrdevonsettlement.com during the days before the earlier-indicated Fairness Hearing date, or should contact Class Counsel, to confirm whether the hearing date has been changed.6. What are your options as a Class member?A. You may participate in the proposed class settlement by doing nothing. If you choose to remain a Class member, YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE ANY ACTION WHATSOEVER. Class Counsel will represent your interests as a member of the Class and intend to urge the Court to approve the proposed settlement. You will be bound by the Class settlement if it is approved by the Court and becomes Final and Non-Appealable. If you remain a Class member, you may participate in any relief obtained on behalf of the Class by way of the Settlement Agreement. For this reason, you should notify Class Counsel (in writing at the address provided in section 1 of this Notice) of any corrections to, or changes in, your name or address.B. You may opt out of the settlement and the Class. If you are a member of the Class, you may elect to be excluded from the Class (“Opt Out”). By opting out, you are electing not to participate in the Settlement Agreement. Copies of your opt-out must be mailed on or before December 3, 2013, to both (1) Class Counsel at the two addresses shown in section 1 above, and (2) Counsel for Depco, Mark D. Christiansen, McAFEE & TAFT, 10th Floor, Two Leadership Square, 211 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Your opt out must be signed by you and must substantially state the following: “I do not want to be a member of the Settlement Class in DSR Investments LLC v. Devon Energy Production Company, L.P., No. CJ-11-12. I understand it will be my responsibility to pursue any claims I might have, if I so desire, on my own and at my expense.”C. You may remain a member of the settlement Class but object to the proposed settlement. Each person who wishes to appear at the Settlement Fairness Hearing in person or through separate counsel to object to the fairness, reasonableness or adequacy of the Settlement Agreement, or any provision thereof, or the amount of Class Counsel’s requested fees and litigation expenses, or the incentive award requested for the Class Representative, shall be required to timely file with the Court Clerk of Dewey County, Oklahoma and timely make delivery into the hands of Class Counsel and counsel for Depco (at the addresses set out above) by December 3, 2013, a notarized written objection which shall contain the following: (a) A heading referring to Case No. CJ-11-12, and to the District Court of Dewey County, State of Oklahoma; (b) A statement that the objector will appear at the Settlement Fairness Hearing, either in person or through counsel and, if through counsel, identifying counsel by name, address and telephone number; (c) A detailed statement of the specific legal and factual basis for each and every objection along with the attachment of any and all evidentiary or other support, legal authorities or other information that will or may be offered by the objector in support of its objections and other contentions; (d) A list of any witnesses the objector may call at the Settlement Fairness Hearing, together with a brief summary of each witness’ expected testimony; (e) A list and copies of any exhibits which the objector may seek to use at the Settlement Fairness Hearing; (f) The objector’s current address and telephone number; (g) If the objector has previously objected to a class action settlement, attach copies of any court orders showing the results of those objections; (h) The objector’s signature executed before a notary public; and (i) Identification of the objector’s interest in Class Wells by identifying each Class Well (by well name, well number, Section, Township and Range) and objector’s Operator-assigned owner or royalty number. Any objector who fails to follow the specified procedure for objecting to the

settlement, or fee, expense and incentive award requests, as set forth immediately above, shall not be permitted to raise or pursue an objection at the Fairness Hearing, and such failure shall constitute waiver of any objection to the Settlement Agreement or right to appeal. Furthermore, any objector who does not appear, either in person or by counsel, at the Fairness Hearing to present his, her or its objections shall be deemed to have waived the right to object.D. NOTE: By additional order of the Court, putative Settlement Class members in wells operated by Defendant shall continue to be bound by the Opt Out and Objection dates set forth in the Notice previously mailed to them.7. What is the effect of non-approval?If the Court does not approve the Settlement Agreement, or if the Court’s Order does not become Final and Non-Appealable, then the Settlement Agreement shall become null and void. If, for any reason, the Settlement Agreement becomes null and void, the parties will be restored to the positions they occupied prior to signing the Settlement Agreement, and the case will proceed as if the Settlement Agreement had not occurred.8. What is the scope of this Notice? This Notice is only a summary of certain key aspects of the Lawsuit and proposed Settlement Agreement. For a complete copy of the settlement documents, you may reference (and monitor the ongoing additions to) the settlement internet website at www.dsrdevonsettlement.com. You may also contact Class Counsel.

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE OR TELEPHONE THE COURT

CLERK’S OFFICE, DEPCO OR DEPCO’S

ATTORNEYS CONCERNING THIS PROPOSED CLASS

SETTLEMENT.Any questions concerning this

Notice or the Lawsuit should be directed to Class Counsel.

If you believe that you are a Class member, but you did not receive a copy of this Notice by mail, you should contact Class Counsel concerning your claim. You may also seek the advice of your own attorney, at your own expense.Issued October 21, 2013By Order of District Judge Ray Dean Linder

(Published In The Perry Daily Journal October 29, 2013)

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF

OKLAHOMAAPPLICANT: DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY, L.P. RELIEF SOUGHT: LOCATION EXCEPTION LANDS COVERED: SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, NOBLE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA

CAUSE CD NO. 201307081AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant requests an Order granting Applicant an exception to the well location for the Mississippian, Woodford, Misener, Sylvan, Viola and Simpson common sources of supply established by an Order to be entered in Cause CD No. 201307078, granting Applicant or some other party permission to drill the horizontal well. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said horizontal well will be located at:As to the Mississippian and Woodford:1st perforation: no closer than 150 feet from the south line and no closer than 330 feet from the east line of Section 26-21N-1E, Noble County, Oklahomalast perforation: no closer than 150 feet from the north line and no closer than 330 feet from the east line of Section 26-21N-1E, Noble County, OklahomaAs to the Misener, Sylvan, Viola and Simpson:1st perforation: no closer than 330 feet from the south line and no closer than 330 feet from the east line of Section 26-21N-1E, Noble County, Oklahomalast perforation: no closer than 330 feet from the north line and no closer than 330 feet from the east line of Section 26-21N-1E, Noble County, OklahomaThe entire length of the lateral will be cemented such that the perforations will be isolated from the beginning and end point of the lateral in order to protect the correlative rights of the offset units. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the offset units toward which this horizontal well will be moving are Sections 22, 23, 27, 34 & 35-21N-1E, Noble County, Oklahoma. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the initial hearing docket at the Corporation Commission, 1st Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m. on the 19th day of November, 2013, and that this notice be published as required by law and the Rules of the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate shall contact the Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing, and provide their name and telephone number. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact Brent Kimble, T.S. Dudley Land Company, 5925 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118, (405)507-2249, or David E. Pepper, Attorney, 1600 Bank of Oklahoma Plaza, 201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, (405)235-7000.

CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA

PATRICE DOUGLAS, CHAIRMAN BOB ANTHONY, VICE CHAIRMAN

DANA L. MURPHY, COMMISSIONER DONE AND PERFORMED this 25th day of October, 2013.BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:PEGGY MITCHELL SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION

(NAPSA) — As many families have discovered, the time before a child begins kindergarten is critical to his or her development and success, both in school and later in life.

In fact, up to 90 percent of brain development happens before children enter kindergarten. Skills learned early on will follow children for years to come. To help their kids succeed, it’s important for

families to help foster and build the skills that can ensure a young student is ready for school.

Expert AdviceTo prepare for this

new learning experience, Professor Shaun-Adrian Chofl‡ shares his ideas on how families can help a child transition from preschool to kindergarten and lay the groundwork for future success. He’s a faculty member in the child development program at The National Hispanic University, where the bachelor’s and master’s programs

Help your child love learning from the start in early childhood give educators the necessary in-depth knowledge and skills to prepare children for success in school.

For example, Professor Chofl‡ says that families should know home is the first place children develop the learning skills that will carry them throughout their scholastic careers. Signs Of Readiness

To that end, he advises families how to determine if a child is ready for

school. Such signs include whether he or she can:

• Communicate his or her needs verbally.

• Demonstrate inde-pendence.

• Get along well with others.

• Show basic skill recognition.

• Demonstrate self-control.What Families Can DoTo encourage learning

and support your child’s success in school, Professor Chofl‡ offers these suggestions:

• Create a culture of learning at home. Read

every day to your child and talk about the story.

• Build a relationship with your child’s teacher.

As someone who specializes in teaching children from infancy through 6 years of age, your child’s teacher can recommend other ways to support academic skills.Learn More

For more insight into teacher training and early childhood programs, visit NHU.edu/earlystart.

A good early childhood education can prepare children for success in school – and a good degree program can prepare teachers to provide just that.

HALLOWEEN ON THE SQUARE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

10 Perry Daily Journal Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Cherokee Strip Tiny Tot contest was sponsored by the Ladies Tuesday Afternoon Club. Participating in the 0-2 age group were Sydni St. Clair, Carleigh Brien, Aleeah Mears, Blakely Schwandt, Olivia Jones, Laylee Capps, Maddalyn Talley and Morgan Williams. The winner for this division was Laylee Capps. Laylee is the daughter of Ricky and Sheena (Kelly) Capps. Participating in the 3-5 age group were Bella King, Connor Bolay and Colton Mears. Winner of this division was Connor Bolay. Connor is the three-year-old son of Brandt Bolay. Division winner received a free ice cream cone from Foster Corner Drug store, and $100 gift card from ThePhotoShoppe. Grand Prize went to Laylee Capps, and she received tickets to the Wondertorium and Chamber bucks.

Submitted by Donna Parrish. Photos by Debbie Bolay.

NOC European tour details told; informational meeting Nov. 4

Northern Oklahoma College’s Division of Language Arts has announced the details of its May 2014 European tour.

Travelers will leave Oklahoma around May 15 for an 8-day visit to Paris, the Provence region of southern France, and the northern Spanish city of Barcelona. The annual tours, which NOC has offered most years since 2003, are sponsored in conjunction with EF (Education First) College Study Tours, the world’s leading tour company spe-cializing in educational tours designed especially for college students.

The tour is open to stu-dents 18 and older, NOC faculty and staff, alumni and community members. Younger teens are wel-come if accompanied by a parent or grandparent. This trip is designed to be a fast-paced educational tour best suited for indi-viduals willing to do a lot of walking and pack a lot of history and culture into each full day.

An informational meet-ing will be held Monday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Central Hall 206 on the NOC Tonkawa campus.

This meeting will cov-er the basics of the trip, including costs, payment plans, lodging and meal information, and security.

Also, there will be a question and answer ses-sion. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions, con-tact Dr. Don Stinson at (580) 628-6442 or donald.stinson@noc.edu.

Eiffel Tower by night

Main Street of Perry’s 12th annual Christmas Open house will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Nov. 3, downtown on the square. Participating businesses may have decorated shops, refreshments, in-store spe-cials and drawings.

Participating merchants are Antiques on the Square, Belle Rose Antiques & Decor, D&H Trading Post, LJR Enterprises, Perry Sports & Outdoors, Thorn Originals and Yankee Dime Antiques.

Main Street’s Christmas Open House

Sunday, Nov. 3