(Published in the Woodward News on January 14th & 21st, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR WOODWARD COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. PB-2025-50

In the Matter of the Estate of
BARBARA JO PARKS, Deceased.

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT,
PETITION FOR DECREE OF
DISTRIBUTION, APPROVAL OF
ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND
EXPENSES, APPROVAL OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FEES AND DISCHARGE OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Personal Representative of the estate of the above deceased, having filed in the court a First and Final Account, Petition for Decree of Distribution, Approval of Attorneys Fees, Costs, and Expenses, Approval of Personal Representatives Fees and Discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing is hereby fixed for 1:30 p.m. on the 11th day of February, 2026, at the Courthouse at Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, and notice by publication be given to all persons interested in the estate to then be settled and allowed, the heirs, legatees and devisees legally determined and the estate distributed to the heirs, legatees and devisees thereof.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of the notice of this hearing be mailed to the heirs, legatees and devisees, whose addresses are known, with postage thereon prepaid, at least ten (10) days before the date of the said hearing.
DATED this 8th day of January, 2026.

/s/Erin N. Kirksey
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Vickie L. Cook OBA No. 11764
Vickie L. Cook, P.C.
3242 Osage Drive
Woodward, OK 73801
(580) 254-3995 Phone
vlcook29@yahoo.com
Attorney for Personal Representative

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on January 14th & 21st, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR WOODWARD COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. PB-2025-50

In the Matter of the Estate of
BARBARA JO PARKS, Deceased.

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT,
PETITION FOR DECREE OF
DISTRIBUTION, APPROVAL OF
ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND
EXPENSES, APPROVAL OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES FEES AND DISCHARGE OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Personal Representative of the estate of the above deceased, having filed in the court a First and Final Account, Petition for Decree of Distribution, Approval of Attorneys Fees, Costs, and Expenses, Approval of Personal Representatives Fees and Discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing is hereby fixed for 1:30 p.m. on the 11th day of February, 2026, at the Courthouse at Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, and notice by publication be given to all persons interested in the estate to then be settled and allowed, the heirs, legatees and devisees legally determined and the estate distributed to the heirs, legatees and devisees thereof.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of the notice of this hearing be mailed to the heirs, legatees and devisees, whose addresses are known, with postage thereon prepaid, at least ten (10) days before the date of the said hearing.
DATED this 8th day of January, 2026.

/s/Erin N. Kirksey
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Vickie L. Cook OBA No. 11764
Vickie L. Cook, P.C.
3242 Osage Drive
Woodward, OK 73801
(580) 254-3995 Phone
vlcook29@yahoo.com
Attorney for Personal Representative

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on October 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on October 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on January 14th, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR WOODWARD COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. CJ-2025-75

THE STOCK EXCHANGE BANK,
a banking corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
DENICE L. THOMAS, N.L. THOMAS
LEE ANN THOMAS; THE STOCK
EXCHANGE BANK, a banking corporation;
OCCUPANT(S) OF THE PREMISES;
WOODWARD COUNTY BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WOODWARD COUNTY and KIM BOWERS, WOODWARD COUNTY TREASURER,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF HEARING RETURN OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:DENICE L. THOMAS, N.L. THOMAS
LEE ANN THOMAS; THE STOCK
EXCHANGE BANK, a banking corporation;OCCUPANT(S) OF THE PREMISES; WOODWARD COUNTY BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WOODWARD COUNTY and KIM BOWERS, WOODWARD COUNTY TREASURER
Notice is Hereby Given that the Stock Exchange Bank, Plaintiff herein, has returned and presented for confirmation and filed in said Court, its return of sale of the following described real estate situated in Woodward County, Oklahoma, to-wit:

Lots Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Six (6) in Vaughans Addition to the Town of Fort Supply, Woodward County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (hereafter, the Subject Property);
Address: 611 4th Street, Ft. Supply, Oklahoma

said property being sold to The Stock Exchange Bank for the sum of $56,695.00 to be credited against Plaintiffs judgment rendered in the above styled case.
The 29th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the District Courtroom in the City of Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, has been duly appointed by said Court for hearing said return and all objections thereto, if any, shall be presented at said time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND THIS 6th day of January, 2026.

TAMMY ROBERTS, Court Clerk
Woodward County, Oklahoma

By: /s/ Tammy Roberts

Vickie L. Cook, OBA No. 11764
Vickie L. Cook, P.C.
3242 Osage Drive
Woodward, OK 73801
(580) 254-3995
vlcook29@yahoo.com
Attorney for Plaintiff

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on January 14th, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR WOODWARD COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. CJ-2025-75

THE STOCK EXCHANGE BANK,
a banking corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
DENICE L. THOMAS, N.L. THOMAS
LEE ANN THOMAS; THE STOCK
EXCHANGE BANK, a banking corporation;
OCCUPANT(S) OF THE PREMISES;
WOODWARD COUNTY BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WOODWARD COUNTY and KIM BOWERS, WOODWARD COUNTY TREASURER,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF HEARING RETURN OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:DENICE L. THOMAS, N.L. THOMAS
LEE ANN THOMAS; THE STOCK
EXCHANGE BANK, a banking corporation;OCCUPANT(S) OF THE PREMISES; WOODWARD COUNTY BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WOODWARD COUNTY and KIM BOWERS, WOODWARD COUNTY TREASURER
Notice is Hereby Given that the Stock Exchange Bank, Plaintiff herein, has returned and presented for confirmation and filed in said Court, its return of sale of the following described real estate situated in Woodward County, Oklahoma, to-wit:

Lots Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Six (6) in Vaughans Addition to the Town of Fort Supply, Woodward County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof (hereafter, the Subject Property);
Address: 611 4th Street, Ft. Supply, Oklahoma

said property being sold to The Stock Exchange Bank for the sum of $56,695.00 to be credited against Plaintiffs judgment rendered in the above styled case.
The 29th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the District Courtroom in the City of Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, has been duly appointed by said Court for hearing said return and all objections thereto, if any, shall be presented at said time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND THIS 6th day of January, 2026.

TAMMY ROBERTS, Court Clerk
Woodward County, Oklahoma

By: /s/ Tammy Roberts

Vickie L. Cook, OBA No. 11764
Vickie L. Cook, P.C.
3242 Osage Drive
Woodward, OK 73801
(580) 254-3995
vlcook29@yahoo.com
Attorney for Plaintiff

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on October 18th and 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on October 18th and 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th & 14th, 2026)

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A MIXED BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Polly Anna Cafe LLC, a limited liability company, is applying for a mixed beverage license and will operate as a mixed beverage establishment at 900 Main St. under the business name Annex.
Signature of applicant(s): if partnership, all partners must sign. If corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability company, a manager must sign. If tribe, a tribal member must sign
County of Woodward, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared; Laura Edwards, to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/ Louise Ogden Notary Public My commission expires 04-12-26 Commission # 10002996 (Seal)

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th & 14th, 2026)

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A MIXED BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Polly Anna Cafe LLC, a limited liability company, is applying for a mixed beverage license and will operate as a mixed beverage establishment at 900 Main St. under the business name Annex.
Signature of applicant(s): if partnership, all partners must sign. If corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability company, a manager must sign. If tribe, a tribal member must sign
County of Woodward, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared; Laura Edwards, to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/ Louise Ogden Notary Public My commission expires 04-12-26 Commission # 10002996 (Seal)

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News October 18th and 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News October 18th and 25th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th, 2026)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA, GIVING NOTICE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE WOODWARD COUNTY ELECTION BOARD CONCERNING THE APRIL 7, 2026, MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA,

That notice shall be given by the City of Woodward to the Woodward County Election Board regarding the following Municipal Election:

A. That Municipal Election is to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 to elect Commissioners for Wards 1 and 4.

B. Qualifications for officers are:

1. Citizen of the United States.
2. Resident of the City of Woodward for two (2) years prior to election.
3. Twenty-five (25) years of age.
4. Elector of the City of Woodward.
5. Cannot be in litigation with the City of Woodward.
6. Cannot be in arrears for City taxes when elected.
7. Cannot be the owner of any stocks or bonds of any public service corporation doing business in or with the City of Woodward.
8. Candidates for Commissioner of a Ward must reside in that Ward.
9. Candidates for At-Large may reside in any Ward in the City of Woodward.

C. All offices will be filled by voting at large.

D. Absentee ballots shall be made available and absentee voting conducted in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

E. The officers of Wards 1 and 4 will be elected for two-year terms.

F. Filing period shall begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

G. Any contest to the qualifications of a candidate must be filed by written petition with the Secretary of the County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day following the filing period and must allege that the contested candidate was not qualified by law to become a candidate and the reasons therefore.

H. Pursuant to OS §26-13-103(C), Precinct 770307, partially contained within the limits of the City of Woodward, shall not be opened, as no persons reside within that portion of the precinct contained within the City limits.

That the City Clerk of the City of Woodward shall submit a copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of the Woodward County Election Board.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2026.

/s/TOM FISHER
MAYOR
(SEAL)

ATTEST:

/s/ANDREA MURLIN
CITY CLERK

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th, 2026)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-1

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA, GIVING NOTICE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE WOODWARD COUNTY ELECTION BOARD CONCERNING THE APRIL 7, 2026, MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA,

That notice shall be given by the City of Woodward to the Woodward County Election Board regarding the following Municipal Election:

A. That Municipal Election is to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 to elect Commissioners for Wards 1 and 4.

B. Qualifications for officers are:

1. Citizen of the United States.
2. Resident of the City of Woodward for two (2) years prior to election.
3. Twenty-five (25) years of age.
4. Elector of the City of Woodward.
5. Cannot be in litigation with the City of Woodward.
6. Cannot be in arrears for City taxes when elected.
7. Cannot be the owner of any stocks or bonds of any public service corporation doing business in or with the City of Woodward.
8. Candidates for Commissioner of a Ward must reside in that Ward.
9. Candidates for At-Large may reside in any Ward in the City of Woodward.

C. All offices will be filled by voting at large.

D. Absentee ballots shall be made available and absentee voting conducted in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Oklahoma.

E. The officers of Wards 1 and 4 will be elected for two-year terms.

F. Filing period shall begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

G. Any contest to the qualifications of a candidate must be filed by written petition with the Secretary of the County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second day following the filing period and must allege that the contested candidate was not qualified by law to become a candidate and the reasons therefore.

H. Pursuant to OS §26-13-103(C), Precinct 770307, partially contained within the limits of the City of Woodward, shall not be opened, as no persons reside within that portion of the precinct contained within the City limits.

That the City Clerk of the City of Woodward shall submit a copy of this Resolution to the Secretary of the Woodward County Election Board.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2026.

/s/TOM FISHER
MAYOR
(SEAL)

ATTEST:

/s/ANDREA MURLIN
CITY CLERK

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on November 21st and 28th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on November 21st and 28th, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
WOODWARD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
PB-2025-73

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DONALD L. MORRIS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS,
DEVISEES AND LEGATEES

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Donald L. Morris, Deceased, that on the 30th day of December, 2025, Petitioner, Laura Kuligowska, produced in the District Court of Woodward County, Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Donald L. Morris, Deceased, and also filed in said Court her Petition, together with said Will, praying that the Will be admitted to probate and praying that Letters Testamentary issue to Laura Kuligowska as Personal Representative and for a judicial determination of the heirs, legatees and devisees of said decedent.

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January, 2026, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., the Petition will be heard at the Woodward County Courthouse, Woodward, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

Dated this 30th day of December, 2025.

/s/ Erin N. Kirksey
Judge of the District Court

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Mike Stake
Mike Stake OBA #8539
Michael F. Stake, P.C.
2207 Downs Ave.
Woodward, Oklahoma 73801
Telephone: 580.254.9181
Fax: 580.254.9183
Email: mike@mikestakelaw.com
Website: mikestakelaw.com
Attorney for Petitioner

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on January 7th, 2026)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
WOODWARD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
PB-2025-73

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DONALD L. MORRIS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS,
DEVISEES AND LEGATEES

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Donald L. Morris, Deceased, that on the 30th day of December, 2025, Petitioner, Laura Kuligowska, produced in the District Court of Woodward County, Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Donald L. Morris, Deceased, and also filed in said Court her Petition, together with said Will, praying that the Will be admitted to probate and praying that Letters Testamentary issue to Laura Kuligowska as Personal Representative and for a judicial determination of the heirs, legatees and devisees of said decedent.

Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January, 2026, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., the Petition will be heard at the Woodward County Courthouse, Woodward, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.

Dated this 30th day of December, 2025.

/s/ Erin N. Kirksey
Judge of the District Court

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Mike Stake
Mike Stake OBA #8539
Michael F. Stake, P.C.
2207 Downs Ave.
Woodward, Oklahoma 73801
Telephone: 580.254.9181
Fax: 580.254.9183
Email: mike@mikestakelaw.com
Website: mikestakelaw.com
Attorney for Petitioner

LPXLP

(Published in the Woodward News on November 28, 2023)

(Published in the Woodward News on November 28, 2023)