• Okmulgee Elementary students celebrated Native American Day, learning about the Muskogee Creek Nation. Victoria Kelly demonstrated authentic garments and discussed tribal customs. Tom Barnett then explained the Creek Stomp Dance, introducing tribal members and sharing his people’s history and traditions. The day concluded with students and staff watching Stomp Dances performed by approximately 20 tribal members.

• Eva Faye Gleason of Beggs showed off her ‘I Tackled the Times’ t-shirt after being named the inaugural winner in the 2015 ‘I Tackled the Times’ football pick contest. Gleason submitted an entry form that correctly predicted 13 of the 15 games on the ballot.

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• Hercules Incorporated (NYSE:HPC) has finalized its agreement with Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking Partners II L.P. to form CP Kelco ApS. The combination of the Hercules Food Gums Division and Kelco’s Biogums unit is a superb strategic fit that brings together two market-leading companies. CP Kelco will be a top tier global supplier of xanthan, pectin and carrageenan, which are used to enhance and stabilize a variety of products.

• Basketball Queen Mable Asberry was chosen as All-Sports Queen Friday night during Okmulgee High School’s Homecoming at Harmon Field. Mable’s escort was Michael Hill.

• The Okmulgee Bulldogs pulled off an impressive 26-6 win over the Broken Bow Savages, scoring a 20-point margin of victory before a large homecoming crowd. When the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Bulldogs were 3-2 overall and 2-0 in district play.

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