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Volume 120, Number 44 • 14 Pages Shelley Duncan case moved to federal court By John A. Small er Duncan’s petition had originally Managing Editor been scheduled for 3 p.m. on April 21. A spokesman for the Johnston Coun- Former Tishomingo schoolteach- ty Court Clerk’s office confirmed to er and cheer coach Shelley Duncan’s the Sentinel that the hearing had been effort to have her conviction and sen- moved up to April 20, but was unable tencing nullified due to a 2020 ruling to say why. by the U.S. Supreme Court succeeded The Court Clerk spokesperson also last week - but it may result in a strict- confirmed that the judge’s order grant- er sentence than that originally handed ing Duncan’s request for post-convic- down by the state. tion relief stated that the case was dis- After last week’s issue went to missed and that Duncan was ordered to press, the Sentinel learned that Dun- be released. can’s application for post-conviction The Sentinel was the first news relief had been granted the previous agency to break the news when it post- day and that the original case against ed this information on its Facebook Duncan had been dismissed. page on April 21. A short time later, The Sentinel learned of the dis- it was reported elsewhere that a new missal during a check of online court charge - sexual abuse of a minor in In- records on the morning of Wednesday, dian Country - had been filed against April 21. As reported in the April 8 edition F See DUNCAN of the Sentinel, the hearing to consid- Page 9 County boundaries unchanged in latest state redistricting C M By John A. Small SEE DISTRICT MAPS ON PAGE 14 Y K Managing Editor

Leaders in the Okla- recorded every 10 years unchanged. He noted, homa State House of by U.S. Census data. however, that other areas Lightning strike destroys wind turbine Representatives and the The House’s redis- within the boundaries of The storm system that swept through Johnston County and the State Senate last week tricting proposal, which his district have changed surrounding area late last week resulted in the destruction of a made public their re- was received first by due to the data collected wind turbine at the Diamond Spring wind farm north of Mill Creek. spective proposals for the Sentinel, shows that during the 2020 Census. The turbine, located approximately two miles east of Highway 1, their new district maps, Johnston County will Shortly after the was believed to have been struck by lightning just after midnight showing that Johnston remain fully in House House proposal was re- on Saturday, April 24. Johnston County Emergency Management County’s representation District 22, which is ceived by the Sentinel Director Jason Bryant told the Sentinel that it took responders in both legislative houses currently represented last Wednesday, the State almost three hours to put out the fire, which he said posed no will remain unchanged. by State Speaker of the Senate’s redistricting danger to the public. The turbine was completely destroyed, and is Both redistricting House Charles McCall. maps were also released. expected to cost between $2 million to $5 million to replace. The U.S. reports were issued last During a visit to the Those maps show that National Weather Service in Norman reported Tuesday that another Wednesday, April 21. By Sentinel office on -Fri Johnston County is still storm system was expected to produce several rounds of showers law, the state legislature day, April 23, McCall divided between District late Tuesday into today (Thursday), with rainfall amounts of two to must redraw its district confirmed that Johnston four inches or higher possible within the Flood Watch region that boundaries to reflect County’s placement F See BOUNDARIES includes Johnston County. changes in population as in District 22 remains Page 14 Absentee application deadline nears for special Ravia election

The deadline to re- Wheation said. “Voters quest absentee ballots can submit their appli- by mail is approaching. cation online, in-person, Applications must by fax, mail, or even be received by the Coun- e-mail.” ty Election Board no lat- Voters can apply on- er than 5 p.m., Tuesday, line using the OK Voter May 4. Portal at oklahoma.gov/ Johnston County elections/ovp. Applica- Election Board Secre- tions are also available tary B.J. Wheaton said at the County Election this week that absentee Board or can be down- voting is available to all loaded at oklahoma.gov/ voters, and can be sub- elections. mitted several ways. Wheaton also re- “In Oklahoma, no minded voters that only excuse is needed to the applicant can submit vote by absentee ballot, his or her own absentee and it’s easy to apply,” ballot application. “It is against the law to submit an absentee Ravia city barn damaged in morning fire ballot application for Firefighters in Ravia were called to the scene of an early-morning fire Tuesday morning at another person,” she the city barn, located just north of City Hall. Sentinel correspondent Matthew Cravatt was said. “Voters who sub- notified of the fire by Ravia Trustee Ricky Kreger, who stated that the blaze was reported by a passerby who observed the fire around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. At last report the cause of the F See ELECTION fire was still under investigation. See story and additional photo on Page 3. (Sentinel staff Page 14 photo by Tom Lokey) Index Of Regular Features: Weekend Weather: Subscription Rates: FRIDAY: Pleasant with plenty of sun, high in upper 70s In-County - $30 per year; Small Talk...... Page 2 Milestones...... Page 6 or lower 80s. Overnight clear with low around 53F. SAT- Out-Of-County - $35 per year; Community News...... Page 3 Crime News...... Page 9 URDAY: Pleasant, high of 77F with more sunshine than Out-Of State - $45 per year; Senior/School Menus.....Page 5 Sports...... Page 10 clouds. SUNDAY: Partly sunny and breezy, expected high Foreign - $35 Plus Postage. Community Calendar...... Page 5 Classifieds...... Page 12 of 82F; chance for a thunderstorm in the afternoon. NO REFUNDS ON SUBSCRIPTIONS C M Contact us at (580) 371-0275; or [email protected] • Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Y K C M

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Page 2 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Thursday, April 29, 2021 A bucketful of observations, for whatever they’re worth It occurred to me the other day, for Best Picture instead of Star Wars. principle behind Superman’s ability while reminiscing about my teen Some teenage grudges die hard... to fly or the fact that every alien race years during an online discussion And for the record, I have nothing who visited Earth spoke perfect En- with an old high school chum, that the but respect and admiration for Bose- Small Talk glish. All that mattered to me was the 1970s were definitely an era of mixed man's talent as an actor. I enjoyed his John A. Small fact that they were simply entertain- messages. work in everything I've seen him in. I ing and exciting stories. Case in point: the same rock band admired the way he wore his status as was a great actor, too, but I didn't care Now that I'm pushing 60, I find I who told us to “Take It Easy” also an icon when his work and reputation for his performance in that film and feel the same way. These are heroic said “Take It To The Limit.” made him a spokesman for the entire still believe it was a sympathy vote. fantasies, not scientific treatises. If I No wonder some of us were so African-American community, while And I’ve never been a fan of sympa- want scientific fact, I’ll read Neil de- confused... at the same time accepting his role as thy votes. Grasse Tyson. In fact, I have read Neil - - - cinematic superhero in the film Black But, hey, that's just me... deGrasse Tyson… Just because you think you may Panther not only with grace but with - - - I am reminded of the time back in have found the answer does not mean good humor. On a somewhat related subject: the 1990s when Apollo 11 astronaut that there are not going to be more And I was as saddened by his early I recently read a pretty lengthy Buzz Aldrin - one of my childhood questions. passing as anyone, I truly was. Any- commentary written and published heroes, by the way - expressed similar - - - time someone with that much poten- online by a gentleman who said he “scientific implausibility” criticisms Take it from me: Hell hath no fury tial dies young, anytime a person is grew up reading the Martian novels over the film Independence Day. I like a woman whose last bite-sized taken from us before his or her prom- of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and that he responded to Aldrin’s comments at Snickers bar was eaten by someone ise can be fully realized - regardless has written some stories of his own the time as follows: “Most of us real- else while she was at work. of whether that individual is a famous apparently set in that universe. I hav- ize that it’s all make-believe, and are - - - celebrity or simply one of us “com- en't read any of those stories, so I have quite able to accept it as such and still For a variety of reasons - some of mon folk” - it is a tragedy for all of us. no idea of their quality… but that is enjoy the film as a great story, an es- them stemming from the fact that, be- But - and I say this without having beside the point. capist fable designed to let us slip the tween the pandemic and other issues yet seen EITHER of the two movies No, the crux of the writer’s criti- surly bonds of reality and touch the of a personal nature, I’d decided not at the heart of this debate - isn't it just cism revolved around what he con- face of imagination.” to hold my annual “Guess The Os- possible that, in this particular in- sidered to be the utter implausibility All these years later, I stand be- cars” Contest this year -I didn’t watch stance, Anthony Hopkins truly gave of the science in ERB's works, and hind that observation. the Academy Awards telecast Sunday the better performance? how he wished those books - which No disrespect intended to the gen- night. (Apparently a lot of people I mean, come on, he's Sir Anthony were not really hard science fiction in tleman who posted the comments didn’t watch, but I guess that’s a topic Hopkins, for Pete’s sake - the last (and the H.G.Wells-Isaac Asimov tradition regarding Edgar Rice Burroughs; ev- for another time.) in many ways the greatest) of the clas- in the first place, but the progenitor eryone brings their own perspective to I did, however, see a number of sically trained actors from his gener- of the fairy tale-like “space fantasy” such things, after all. But to me people articles and social media postings the ation. One of those actors who can genre that later gave us Flash Gordon who object to the implausible science following morning regarding the fact make even the worst film seem better and the aforementioned Star Wars - in ERB are like the people who com- that Anthony Hopkins won the Best just by being in it (Mission: Impossi- were (to use his words) “more scien- plain about the Starship Enterprise Picture Oscar for his performance in ble II springs immediately to mind, tifically accurate.” going "Swoosh" as it flies past the The Father. Apparently the late Chad- for example). I guess what he would have pre- screen in the opening credits of the wick Boseman was expected to be this Hopkins could stand in the park- ferred was a series of “John Carter of original Star Trek. year’s recipient for his performance in ing lot at McDonald's and recite the Mars” stories written by Tom Clancy. Come on, people. They call it "es- the biopic Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. drive-through menu and make it an Let's interrupt the action for a five- capism" for a reason. And when he didn’t win… well, let’s Oscar-worthy performance. He’s just page dissertation of the history of the - - - just say that it just didn’t sit well with that good. And to suggest that he was gun and how it works... Speaking of comments I’ve run a lot of people. unworthy of the award just seems ter- >yawn< across recently on social media: As a lifelong movie buff, I am ribly unfair and narrow-minded. As As a kid reading my dad's Ace and A few weeks back I ran across a certainly no stranger to feeling disap- great an actor as Boseman was, giv- Ballantine paperback editions of Bur- post that asked the question, "How's pointed or even a tad angry anytime a ing him the award simply because he roughs’ books - as well as the works your French?" film, performer or director I am cham- passed away would have been giving of Otis Adelbert Kline, H. Beam Pip- So I typed in reply, "My French pioning doesn’t get the top prize in it to him for the wrong reason. er, Philip Jose Farmer and others - I what?" their respective category. Forty-plus Full disclosure: I didn't think didn't care one whit if the science in These days one finds their enter- years after the fact, it still bugs me Heath Ledger deserved his Oscar for those books made sense or not, any- tainment where one can... that Annie Hall got the 1977 Oscar The Dark Knight, either. I thought he more than I cared about the scientific (Column copyright © 2021 by John A. Small) ‘Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness…’C M Y K By Bill Anoatubby cently about the effects ernments and the State now is work together Governor of the of the McGirt ruling is- of Oklahoma, it is to be Guest Column as neighbors, friends Chickasaw Nation sued last summer by the expected. and partners to protect U.S. Supreme Court, and Honest and produc- We all live and work suring public safety. We our common interests There has been con- given the historic signif- tive dialogue naturally in diverse communities are dedicated to seeking and ensure that justice siderable discussion re- icance for tribal gov- lead to a deeper under- and what affects one of justice for victims while is served. United by a standing of the situation us tends to affect all of securing the rights of the common mission, we and a deeper respect for us. We have long be- accused, and ensuring have made tremendous each other. With mutual lieved what is good for punishment for crimi- progress. respect, we can chart an the Chickasaw Nation nals. Working together, we SUCCESSOR PUBLICATION TO THE effective path forward can continue protecting JOHNSTON COUNTY CAPITAL-DEMOCRAT is good for the state of We are partners united (USPS 276-480) through a measured and Oklahoma, and what is in that commitment. To- and serving our families, cooperative evaluation friends and neighbors. Published weekly at 706 West Main Street, good for Oklahoma is gether, we have the tools of the challenges and By focusing on solu- Tishomingo, OK 73460. good for the Chickasaw we need to address the opportunities that lie tions together, we can E-Mail Address: [email protected] Nation. challenges of serving ev- ahead. shed light on the path to Telephone Number: (580) 371-0275 That belief is symbol- ery individual who calls However, when facing ized by our shared com- this area home. a brighter future for our Tom and Mary Lokey...... Publishers change, there is some- mitment to maintaining The most important children and grandchil- John A. Small...... Managing Editor times a tendency to fo- law and order, and en- thing we can do right dren. Jolee Northcutt...... Correspondent cus on challenges. Rex Lokey...... Advertising Sales Nevertheless, placing Rona Duke...... Typesetter our focus on solutions is County library to host special Joshua Small...Photography/Ad Layout & Design always more productive. Melissa Small...... Distribution Assistant As they say, “It is better REGULAR DEADLINES: to light a candle than to travel precaution presentation Classified Ads and Legals - 3 p.m. Monday; curse the darkness.” Join the Johnston County Library for Display Ads, Obituaries and The Chickasaw Nation a special virtual presentation on travel Community News - 5 p.m. Monday; remains focused on solu- precautions at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, All Other News and Photos: Noon Tuesday tions. Since the McGirt May 13. Periodicals Postage Paid at Tishomingo, OK 73460 decision was applied to The program will feature informa- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Chickasaw Nation tion on how to choose safe and clean Johnston County Sentinel, 706 West Main Street, on March 11, the Chick- lodging, and other travel tips will be Tishomingo OK 73460 asaw Nation has filed discussed. more than 140 new crim- The opinions expressed in columns and letters Sara Randolph will facilitate the pre- to the editor are those held by the individual inal cases in Chickasaw sentation via Zoom. Participants must writers, and do not necessarily reflect the Nation District Court. call and register to attend at 371-3006. position of the Publishers. Police continue en- “This program will provide a unique A proud member forcing the law and pros- and special experience for library of the ecutors continue work- guests,” Michael Henthorn, branch ing to bring criminals to manager, said. justice, while most peo- “Sara will share tips and resources ple see very little differ- To register for the virtual program or for traveling safely and taking precau- ence in their daily lives. for more information, call the Johnston tions before the traveling season be- The Chickasaw Nation County Library or visit the library at gins.” has always placed a high 116 West Main in Tishomingo. priority on public safe- ty, law enforcement and Letters Policy: equal justice for all. Early voting set to begin May 6 The Johnston County Sentinel welcomes and For years, we have Early voting begins early voting for all elec- gency Management Sys- encourages letters from our readers. Letters should worked closely in part- Thursday, May 6, for tions conducted through tem building, located address issues and ideas, not personalities; should nerships with federal, voters in Johnston Coun- the State Election Board at 604 E. 24th Street in be printed or typed and signed by the author; and are state and local law en- ty. - from school board and Tishomingo. subject to editing for clarity and space, or to eliminate forcement agencies to Voters who will not municipal elections to Wheaton reminds vot- statements considered libelous or in questionable taste. THE SENTINEL IS UNDER NO LEGAL OBLIGATION effectively and safely be able to make it to the state and federal elec- ers that early voting is TO PUBLISH ANY LETTER AND HAS THE RIGHT serve residents of our polls on election day tions,” Wheaton said. not available at polling TO REFUSE LETTERS THAT DO NOT MEET OUR area. have the option of vot- “This is a great option locations. GUIDELINES. Letters will be accepted at the Sentinel Cross deputizations ing early at their County for those who will be out The Johnston County office at 706 W. Main Street in Tishomingo, or may be and other agreements Election Board. of town on election day Election Board is locat- mailed to: Voice of the People, c/o Johnston County among federal, state Johnston County Elec- or who want to avoid ed at 403 W. Main Street, Sentinel, 706 W. Main Street, Tishomingo, OK 73460. and local partners sup- tion Board Secretary long lines.” Suite 104 in Tishomin- UNSIGNED LETTERS AND LETTERS IN SUPPORT port the efforts of all the B.J. Wheaton said early go, and is open from 9 OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE PUB- brave men and women voting is open to all vot- Early voting is avail- a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday LISHED. Letters may also be e-mailed to: jcsentinel@ yahoo.com. who maintain law and ers. able Thursday, May 6 through Friday. 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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 3 Dateline: Johnston County Tuesday fire at city barn still under investigation

By Matthew Cravatt Sentinel Correspondent Ravia News Early Tuesday morn- cility and cross reference direction as rain chanc- ing, about 4:30 a.m., with records. es subside, and skies while passing through John Rogers, assis- clear through with tem- Ravia headed west, a tant Ravia fire chief, peratures topping out in commuter called 911 kept visual over the the mid 70s, dropping and reported the Ravia scene at 101 North 2nd into the 50 degree range city barn was ablaze. street, just north of the overnights. Southerly Within minutes, Ra- town hall complex, and winds bring a warming via firefighters arrived answered questions from trend Sunday and into on the scene to find the an Atoka County Fire the workweek, under structure engulfed and Marshal, who then took mostly clear skies. the north overhead door up the watch until an- During our shared fallen in, allowing air to other investigator from times of economic/so- feed the flames. Oklahoma City could cial hardship, Ravia area Ravia Water Super- join in. residents are encour- intendent Tim Duncan At deadline, inves- aged to keep in contact arrived soon after, fol- tigators had no word on with family, friends and lowed closely by Ravia their findings. neighbors; be watchful Trustee Ricky Kreger, Although Oklahoma of mischievous actions who assisted firefight- Fire Mashal Investiga- on private/public prop- ing efforts in municipal tors concluded the fire erty; and call 911 should matters, providing infor- started on the city truck's a threat arise. mation on the location right side, the actual The Ravia Senior of equipment, parts, sup- cause could not be de- Citizens Center will be plies, fuel and chemicals termined because of fuel closed until further no- Ravia correspondent Matthew Cravatt provided the Sentinel with in the city barn facility. and other flammables in tice due to staffing is- this photograph showing damage sustained to equipment housed Throughout the proximate to the vehicle. sues. in the city barn due to the early morning fire on Tuesday, April 27. event, firefighters heard Investigators re- You can inform the several explosions, pre- leased the scene to Ravia Ravia area community sumed to be fuel in tanks employees and insur- of important news and and cans as grass cutting ance adjusters to begin upcoming events with May 6 is planned date season is in full swing, their work to replace a call to 371-0275, or requiring working vol- vehicles, trators, other e-mail at ravia.news@ umes to be on hand. equipment and supplies. gmail.com with details. for next prayer meeting Among the losses "I'd like to keep ev- are the city barn, city erything as local as we By Jerry Blackerby truck, sewer jetter, trac- can," said Kreger about Sentinel Correspondent Milburn News tor and brush hog, push the purchases and con- The next communi- proval. Community Center that mower, several grass tract that will be under- ty prayer meeting will ◊◊◊ I have not heard about. string trimmers, and lots taken in order to bring be May 6. We are few Bible Trivia: Which Please send an e-mail of fittings and electrical Ravia back to full oper- in number, but the Bible bird does Job say is to jerryblackerby@ components. ations. Much more is ex- The National Weath- C saysM “where two or three “lacking in wisdom,” windstream.net; or call are gathered together, due to the fact she leaves me at home at (580) 443- pected to be identi- er Service based fore- fied when Ravia Pub- cast summary for the Ra- Y thereK am I also.” Come her eggs on the floor? 5618 or my cell phone at join us if you can. Last week’s ques- (972) 824-2733, at least lic Works Association via area calls for winds Several local events tion: How many spies a week before an event, crews can access the fa- shifting to a northerly have been canceled be- did Moses send out to to have time to get an an- cause of the coronavi- explore the land of Ca- nouncement in the “Mil- rus. When I am notified naan? Answer: Twelve burn News” column. that local events are re- (Numbers 13:2-16). suming, I will include Read the entire chapter them in this column. of Numbers 13 for more ◊◊◊ information. Milburn School: ◊◊◊ Today (Thursday), “All we like sheep Counselors change lives! 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Page 4 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Thursday, April 29, 2021 State News Fact checking Stitt’s claims about McGirt ruling By Clifton Adcock a court, two were cases data, about 17 percent of The Frontier where the person was on the population within the probation rather than in- Cherokee Nation reser- (Editor’s Note: The carcerated, and two had vation are American In- Frontier is a non-profit other convictions or cas- dian; 7 percent are Indi- investigative news and es that prevented them an in both the Muscogee multi-media platform from being released (Creek) and the Chicka- website that practices leaving 18 individuals saw Nation reservation, long-form, watchdog who were released di- 12 percent in the Choc- journalism related to rectly from prison to the taw reservation and 20 the State of Oklahoma. street. percent in the Seminole Headquartered in Tulsa, The 18 people who Nation reservation. the publication is oper- have yet to be re-charged Claim: “We’ve cer- ated by The Frontier Me- by federal or tribal pros- tainly seen crime go dia Group Inc.) ecutors had convictions up.” – Kevin Stitt, April Oklahoma Gov. Kev- overturned for crimes 12, 2021, interview with in Stitt has been outspo- including second-degree KXII. ken about his displeasure murder; first degree man- Fact Check: False. with the U.S. Supreme slaughter; lewd acts with While there may be an- Court’s McGirt decision, a child under 16; robbery ecdotal reports of crime which he says is a threat and shooting with intent increases in some areas to public safety in the to kill. According to the of the state since the Mc- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. (Frontier photo by Ben Felder) state. tribes that would have Girt ruling in July 2020, Kimberly Graham tions. of around 220,000. The landmark 2020 jurisdiction over these the Oklahoma State Bu- was convicted in 2009 Claim: “So, literal- The Saginaw Chippe- court ruling found that crimes, several cases are reau of Investigation has on five counts of first-de- ly, we have two million wa Tribe’s Reservation Congress never disman- under review for poten- yet to issue its annual gree manslaughter and people living in eastern also includes the pre- tled Indian reservations tial prosecution. Uniform Crime Statis- sentenced to 107 years in Oklahoma – a million dominantly non-Indian for the Five Civilized The three U.S. Attor- tics for that year, which prison after crashing into people in the MSA of city of Mount Pleasant, Tribes that existed in neys’ offices in the state show crime rates both and killing five people Tulsa have grown up – Michigan. While the Tul- Oklahoma before state- have focused on filing statewide and in individ- on a Tulsa street before and now it’s called an sa area alone, which has hood and that much of charges in cases involv- ual counties. In addition, fleeing the scene Indian reservation. So, around 1 million people, the eastern part of the ing death or great bodily there are other confound- Her convictions have nowhere else is like this is the highest popula- state is Indian country. harm to the victim, and ing factors to the effect now been overturned be- in the United States.” tion Indian reservation The state of Oklaho- have delayed filing or of McGirt on crime rates. cause she is a tribal citi- – Gov. Kevin Stitt, in- in the country, it is by ma lacks jurisdiction to passing on to the tribes Tulsa County Dis- zen. Because the crimes terview with Fox News, no means the only area prosecute many crimes crimes that do not fit into trict Attorney Steve occurred in 2007, they April 7, 2021. predominantly inhabited on Indian land and the that matrix. Kunzweiler, whose ju- fall outside the federal Fact check: Mostly by non-Indians within an task now falls to tribes And while tribal risdiction includes the statute of limitations and true. No single Indian Indian reservation. and federal prosecutors. prosecutors have picked most populous region of she was released from reservation encompasses (Note: The Frontier’s Stitt says that people up some of those crimes, the state affected by the prison. a population of 2 million. full report can be read convicted of serious of- they are legally barred McGirt ruling, told The Claim: The ruling is The five tribes that have at https://johnstoncosen- fenses are being released from prosecuting cas- Frontier that his office like someone “coming thus far been affected tinel.com or www.read- from state prisons and es with a non-Indian had seen a drop in some into Manhattan, New by the McGirt decision frontier.org. The Frontier that hundreds of criminal suspect who commits non-violent criminal York City, and people have five different res- employed a methodology cases are going unprose- a crime against a tribal cases such as property claiming that is now ervations in the eastern in determining whether a cuted in the aftermath of citizen. In addition, state crime, but had seen an an Indian reservation.” and southern parts of claim was true similar to the ruling. prosecutors say there are increase in violent of- Gov. Kevin Stitt inter- the state. Combined, the that used by PolitiFact. But the Chickasaw even more criminal com- fenses such as assault view with Fox News, area has a total popula- “True” means claims Nation claims that Stitt plaints provided to the and firearm crimes. But April 7, 2021 (https:// tion of around 1.9 mil- were true with nothingC M has “sensationalized and tribes that have yet to be it’s unclear how much www.foxnews.com/pol- lion people, according missing, “Mostly True” filed. the coronavirus pandem- exaggerated accounts of itics/oklahoma-gover- to U.S. Census Bureau means the claim is trueY K transitional challenges” Claim: District attor- ic has had on crime rates nor-supreme-court-mc- estimates. but requires some clar- according to a brief the neys and prosecutors in over the same period. girt-criminals-released). However, according ification or additional Claim: tribe filed in the -Okla Oklahoma are “pulling The statute of Fact Check: False. to the National Congress information, “Partially homa Court of Criminal their hair out because limitations has already Manhattan, while once of American Indians, True” is partially ac- Appeals. The Frontier they can’t prosecute ran in a lot of cases that inhabited by American there are hundreds of curate but takes details has fact checked some crimes anymore.” – can’t be retried.” Kevin Indians, was never part predominantly non-In- out of context or leaves of Stitt’s recent claims Kevin Stitt, April 7 Fox Stitt, April 12, 2021, in- of the United States dian cities and towns out important details, about the ruling using News interview. terview with KXII. tribal reservation sys- within the borders of res- “Mostly False” means Fact check: Some- Fact check: True. interviews with law en- tem, whereas Oklaho- ervations in other plac- that the claim contains what true. forcement and informa- Several state Some criminal cas- ma, prior to statehood, es besides Oklahoma in an element of truth but tion from prosecutors, prosecutors within the es overturned by the Mc- was designated by the the United States. The ignores critical facts state and tribal officials, tribal boundaries have Girt decision fall outside federal government as Puyallup Indian Reser- that would give a differ- and public records. publicly expressed frus- the federal government’s Indian Territory and now vation is located in the ent impression, “False” We found that many tration with the ruling statute of limitations. Of encompasses 39 federal- heart of Tacoma, Wash., means that the claim is of Stitt’s claims about and the inability to pros- the 18 people released ly-recognized tribal na- a city with a population not accurate.) jurisdictional gaps and ecute some cases. The from Oklahoma prisons unprosecuted crimes af- Frontier spoke with two not yet facing federal or ter the McGirt ruling are district attorneys who tribal criminal charges, House passes bill requiring vote true. The Frontier also represent four Eastern eight had convictions found some of the gover- Oklahoma counties af- against them that fall nor’s claims are partially fected by the ruling who outside the federal gov- before local funds are redirected true and others that are expressed similar senti- ernment’s general five- The House last week important,” West said. as specified. If they need outright false. ments. year statute of limita- passed a measure that “Our constituents de- to be used for anoth- Claim: “Hundreds of Federal law has long tions.. will assure when local serve transparency for er purpose, the matter criminal cases are going held that state prose- There is no federal residents vote to increase how their taxpayer dol- should be brought to an- unprosecuted and hard- cutors can prosecute statute of limitations on their taxes for specific lars are spent. other vote of the people.” ened criminals are being crimes in cases in Indian crimes such as murder purposes - such as po- “When citizens vote SB 825 has now been set free,” Gov. Stitt’s of- country, where the per- and time limits vary for lice department budgets to increase their taxes, sent to the governor for fice said in a statement petrator and victim are other serious offenses. - those funds are spent as the funds should be used his consideration. to the Oklahoman pub- both non-Indian or in The general statute intended. lished April 14, 2021. victimless crimes. The of limitations in the trib- If those funds are re- “We’re seeing things number of cases affect- al systems also varies, directed or reduced, this not being punished. ed by the McGirt ruling typically 3 and 7 years, bill will ensure the mat- We’re seeing murderers in a county depends on though some tribes argue ter is taken back to a vote released, rapists.” Kevin the number of enrolled that the clock only begins of the people. Stitt said in an interview tribal members there, running on their statute Senate Bill 825, au- with KXII on April 12, according to Paul Smith, of limitations when the thored in the House 2021. district attorney for crime is discovered, giv- by Rep. Kevin West Fact Check: Some- Seminole, Hughes and ing them more time to (R-Moore), passed by a what true. Though a Pontotoc counties, and prepare a case that would 75-16 vote on Tuesday, number of cases have chairman of the District otherwise fall outside the April 20. A number of been overturned, there Attorney Association’s limit. constituents from West’s have been no mass re- McGirt Committee. But the law has yet House District 54 were in leases of violent crim- According to an anal- to be tested, according to the House gallery when inals from Oklahoma ysis by the Oklahoma tribal prosecutors and at- the measure passed. prisons as a result of the Tax Commission using torneys who spoke with “It is for these very Prepare for McGirt ruling. 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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 5 Commissioners approve amended bridge agreement By John A. Small day’s agenda. Department of Trans- Commissioner T.J. first and third Monday of amount of paperwork Managing Editor That item consist- portation regarding the Clements’ motion to ap- each month. to be signed by the ed of a bit of unfinished planned reconstruction prove the supplemental As previously report- commissioners at those The Johnston County business from the com- of a bridge over Sandy agreement was seconded ed in the Sentinel, the meetings. Board of Commissioners missioners’ previous Creek near Coleman. by Jacky Hallmark and commissioners had vot- The change had been held the final meeting of meeting on April 19 District 3 Commis- passed by a 3-0 vote. ed on April 12 to meet suggested by Clements its decades-old regular - specifically, approval sioner Cacy Cribbs, in Beginning next week, weekly instead of twice due to the small amount weekly schedule Mon- of a supplemental agree- whose district the bridge the commissioners’ reg- a month in an effort to of business that had been day morning, with only a ment between the coun- is located, had asked that ular meeting schedule scale back on lengthy included in so many re- single action item on the ty and the Oklahoma the matter be tabled last shifts from weekly to the agendas and reduce the cent agendas. week because of uncer- tainty as to the reason for Community Calendar the supplemental agree- School Menus ment. During this week’s COLEMAN Cinnamon roll, cereal, Lunch Pennington Regatta Is May 1 meeting, Cribbs said Monday fruit. Chicken spaghetti, garlic The 2021 Pennington Creek Canoe and Kayak he had learned that the Breakfast Lunch knot, Italian salad, green Regatta, co-sponsored by the Tishomingo Devel- agreement had been Sausage biscuit, cereal, Barbecue sandwich, beans, fruit. opment Team and Tishomingo Parks and Recre- amended due to an in- fruit. chips, baby carrots, Tuesday ation Committee, is scheduled for this Saturday, crease in the amount of Lunch fruit. Breakfast May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event participants federal money available Chicken spaghetti, garlic Cinnamon roll, cereal, are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but for the project. knot, Italian salad, green TISHOMINGO fruit. there will be kayaks available for use at the event Cribbs explained that beans, fruit. Monday Lunch as well. Registration is $15. Racing events will the federal money for Tuesday Lunch Beef taco, tortilla chips, include a women’s sprint, men’s sprint and “Best the project had been in- Breakfast Menu not provided refried beans, salsa, Overall” event. To register or for more informa- creased from $50,000 to Toast, breakfast Tuesday fruit. tion, contact Jordyn Frazier at (580) 219-0844. $364,000. The increased scramble, cereal, fruit. Lunch Wednesday federal funds will report- Lunch Menu not provided. Breakfast edly be used in place of Beef taco, tortilla chips, Wednesday Yogurt parfait, cereal. Yard Of The Month Contest some of the state funding refried beans, salsa, Lunch Lunch The Tishomingo Development Team (TDT) is that had originally been fruit. Menu not provided. Popcorn chicken, dinner inviting local residents to participate in its Yard slated to help fund the Wednesday Thursday roll, mashed potatoes of the Month contest. Those wanting to nominate project. Breakfast Lunch and gravy, fruit. a yard for consideration can find the nomination The bridge is located Yogurt parfait, cereal. Menu not provided. Thursday form at tishdevteam.com, or nominations can be 2.8 miles north and 1.8 Lunch Breakfast sent to the Tishomingo Development Team at P.O. miles west of Coleman. Popcorn chicken, dinner MILBURN Sausage biscuit, cereal, Box 923, Tishomingo OK 73460. The rules of the roll, mashed potatoes Monday fruit. contest can also be found on the website. A sign and gravy, fruit. Breakfast Lunch identifying that month’s winner will be placed in Online art Thursday Toast, breakfast Barbecue sandwich, their yard, and the TDT will also submit a picture Breakfast scramble, cereal, fruit. chips, baby carrots, fruit. of the winning yard for publication in the John- market to ston County Sentinel. begin May 28 Tishomingo Senior Citizens Center Menus Mask-Making Workshop The Artesian Online A leather animal mask-making workshop, Art Market is slated for 601 West Main, Tishomingo • 371-9116 featuring Oklahoma Artist-in-Residence Patrick May 28 through July 31, Riley, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. next Tues- and event coordinators day, May 4, at the Stadtler Event Center, located with the Chickasaw Na- at 202 West Main Street in Tishomingo. Registra- tion have opened a call tion cost is $20, which includes leather and mate- for artists. rials to make your own mask. The event is open Applications are to adults, and to children age 10 and over with available at Artesi- an accompanying adult. To register or for more anArtsFestival.com/ Apply. Registration is C information,M contact Trey Hays at treyhays196@ gmail.com. open now. The dead- line to enter a piece for Y K competition is 5 p.m., Library Closed May 7 May 7. Registration for The Johnston County Library in Tishomin- non-competition pieces go, along with all other branches of the Southern will continue throughout Oklahoma Library System, will be closed next the market as space is Friday, May 7, for professional development. available. Normal hours of operation will resume on Satur- Open to the public day, May 8. For more information, call (580) 223- for viewing and purchas- 3164 or visit www.southernoklibrarysyste.org. ing, the Artesian Online Art Market is available Deadline for all Community Calendar items at ArtesianArtsFestival. is noon on Tuesday. Announcements for com. More information Wednesday events should be published can be found at Artesi- the week before the event takes place. anArtsFestival.com, or Community Calendar items can NOT by calling (580) 272- run for two consecutive weeks. 5520; or e-mailing Ar- [email protected]. Buffalo Land Blue River RV Park 4th Annual Barn Sale 3 Days Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 29 through May 1 Welcome 4700 OK HWY 78 East Kary Holt, PA Emergency Medicine

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Paid Obituary Murray State elects new SGA officers Barbara Ferris Gillham Murray State Col- Puentes, a graduate lege (MSC) students of Gruver High School Barbara Diane Fer- have elected Student in the Texas panhandle, ris Gillham, 72, passed Government Association is currently studying away on Easter Sunday, (SGA) officers to repre- agriculture education at April 4, 2021. She made sent them during the up- MSC and plans to be- a miraculous recovery coming year. come a Texas 4-H Ex- after spending several Officer positions tension agent after grad- months in ICU on a ven- include president, vice uation. tilator (non-COVID), president, secretary, Hammons, from Ant- and enjoyed the remain- treasurer and media rela- and learn about the cam- toral program in veteri- lers, is currently study- ing months of her life tions officer. pus community. Con- nary medicine. ing animal science-busi- with her son and grand- All officers and rep- gratulations to all our Ray, from Byng, ness and plans to pursue sons and daughter-in-law in Orlando, Fla. resentatives of SGA are incoming SGA officers.” is currently in MSC’s a bachelor’s degree at She was born in Tahlequah, Okla., to Scott required to maintain Elected to officer Physical Therapist As- Oklahoma State Univer- Spear Ferris and Eleanor K. Ferris. As a youth, good standing in order positions were: Paxton sistant program and pur- sity following his time at she enjoyed spending time with her many cousins to continue representing Hutchings, president; suing a minor in animal Murray State. on the family ranch at Blue River. the organization and the Ashlynn Arnold, vice science. Enrollment for sum- A retired pastor of the United Methodist college. president; Hagen Pu- After graduation mer and fall is now Church, she joined St. Luke’s United Method- Student government entes, secretary; Easton from Murray State, he open. For more infor- ist Church in Oklahoma City at the age of 9 and is empowered to recom- Ray, treasurer; and plans to apply for the mation on enrollment or was active in many areas before being ordained mend any rules consid- Christian Hammons, University of Oklaho- scholarships at Murray in 1991. She received her Master’s of Divinity in ered necessary for the media relations officer. ma’s physical therapy State College, please call 1989, and studied at SMU Perkins School of The- betterment of the col- Hutchings, from program. (580) 387-7000. ology and OCU Graduate School of Religion. lege, to grant charters to Yuba, serves as an MSC She served as pastor in both the Oklahoma clubs and organizations Aggie Ambassador and and Illinois Conferences of the United Methodist who wish to become of- is currently majoring in Paid Obituary Church for several congregations before retiring ficially recognized, and agriculture. to Florida to be close to her family. to sponsor and supervise After graduation, she Surviving Barbara is her son, Dale Gillham extracurricular activities plans to attend Oklaho- Hazel Upton and wife Elizabeth; and two grandsons, Thomas at Murray State College. ma State University to Hazel Upton, 77, and Erik. A memorial service will be held Satur- “We are always so major in food science - passed away on Thurs- day, May 1, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Meth- pleased when students safety. day, April 22, 2021. Ha- odist Church, located at 222 NW 15th Street in participate in student Arnold, from Madill, zel was born April 24, Oklahoma City. government elections – is currently majoring in 1943, to the late Bunt Arrangements are under the direction of DeAr- both as candidates and as animal science and plans and Myrtle Hazel Tisdell man-Clark Funeral Home, Tishomingo. voters,” MSC President to attend Oklahoma in Tishomingo, Okla. Joy McDaniel said. State University to con- She grew up on “Student govern- tinue an animal science Daube Ranch, out in the Paid Obituary ment is a great way to degree program before middle of nowhere near get involved on campus applying to OSU’s doc- Reagan, Okla. She had a Betty Jo Clayton Daniel great childhood, especially being spoiled by her Betty Jo Clayton Paid Obituary dad. Most can only imagine growing up among Daniel passed on April cows and horses on Pennington Creek. They did 23, 2021, at the age of Opal Faye Staggs-Moody not have electricity until Hazel was 12 years old, 89 in Sherman, Texas, at and her mother cooked on a woodstove. Texoma Medical Center. Graveside services When she was about 15, while attending Betty is survived by for Opal Faye (Wallis) Tishomingo High School, she met her future hus- band, John I. Upton. They were married on June her children, Lilly and Staggs-Moody, 94, of C M Jerry Wisdom of Tisho- Wapanucka, will be held 20, 1959. To this union four children were born: Ricky, Debbie, Donna and Ronnie. They were mingo, Okla., Ralph and this Friday, April 30, at Y K Laurie Daniel of Weath- 2 p.m. at the Rosehill married for 42 years until his passing in 2001. erford, Texas, and JoAnn Cemetery in Wapanuc- Hazel worked various jobs in her life. She and Bryan Barnes of Tishomingo; her grandchil- ka, Lynn Wallis offici- loved being a salesperson and she was truly a nat- dren, Chad Hughes, Megan and Greg Shelton, ating. She was born Fri- ural at it. She had the gift of “gab” and never met a LeAnn and Jason Acker, Kacey and Justin Starr, day, Nov. 19, 1926, to stranger. Hazel will forever be remembered as the Jessica Daniel, and Bailee and Caison Ballinger; John and Bertha Seluda happiest person you could ever meet. and her great-grandchildren, Drayden, Waylee, (Smith) Wallis in Clarita, Okla. Faye passed away Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Janet Rose, Ashton, and Amberlynn. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Tishomingo, Okla. John Upton; her parents, Bunt and Myrtle Tisdell; Betty was born Feb. 11, 1932, to the late John She attended Clarita and Plainview schools two brothers, Marion Norton and Tommy Tisdell; T. and Bernice Bullah Pugh Clayton in Sulphur, and graduated from Wapanucka High School. A a son, Ronnie, in 2013; and a granddaughter, Ali- Okla., and she was the loving sister of five. She housewife, she married Ruban L. Staggs on Sat- cia Bowen, in 2006. is survived by her youngest sibling, Mary and urday, Sept. 24, 1947, in Gainesvillle, Texas. She Those she leaves to cherish her memories are spouse Reagan Hightower, who reside in Strat- later married Harry Moody on Oct. 10, 2000. her children, Ricky Upton and wife Sue, Debbie ford, Okla. Perry Clayton, Velma Miller, Margie Faye was a lifelong member of Wapanuc- Bowen and husband Danny, Donna Upton and Garrett, and John Clayton preceded her in death. ka First Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, Edmond “Skeeter” Thompson; her grandchil- Betty attended Wilson High School, graduating burning brush and spending time with her family, dren, Dusti Dennie (Nick), Dylan Upton, Kristina in 1950. In 1952 Betty married the late Ira Ralph especially her grandchildren. Noriega (Dylan), Katelyn Bowen (Cody), Justin Daniel and they had three children, Ralph, Lilly, Faye is survived by her daughter, LaTrell Upton and Clayton Upton; her great-grandchil- and JoAnn. Since Ira was in the Navy, Betty and Brown and husband Keith of Grand Prairie, Texas; dren, Tresley and Tristan; two children that she her family lived in many places within the United a son, Gregg Staggs of Norman, Okla.; two grand- nannied for the first five years of their lives, Kate- States, including California and South Carolina. daughters, Erin Minyard and husband Michael of lyn and Connor Kinney; two sisters-in law, Patri- In 1958, the family moved to Tishomingo, where Denison, Texas, and Melissa Hudson and husband cia Tisdell and Betty Palmer; her dogs, Sam and she resided for 63 years. Adam of Fort Worth, Texas; a great-granddaugh- Lilly; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends Betty worked in a variety of jobs in her life- ter, Ophelia Opal Hudson of Fort Worth; and from all across Oklahoma who will deeply miss time, including as a telephone operator in Wilson, many numerous nieces, nephews, and other rela- her. Okla. Once she moved to Tishomingo, she worked tives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at at Miley’s Cable Company, Murray State College Faye was preceded in death by her parents, the funeral home on Monday, April 26. A grave- as a dorm mom, and Tishomingo Chevrolet after John and Bertha Seluda (Smith) Wallis; two hus- side service to honor and celebrate Hazel’s life she retired. As one can tell, Betty loved working bands: Ruban L. Staggs and Harry Moody; a son, was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 26, at the with the public and made many friends wherever Delmer Staggs; a granddaughter, Brandi Brown; Troy Cemetery. she went. Betty was also involved in many orga- two brothers, J.T. Wallis and her twin brother, Services were held under the direction of nizations. She was a member of the Tishomingo Billy Fed; four sisters, Ethel, Loveta, Juanita and DeArman-Clark Funeral Home, Tishomingo. Chapter of Eastern Star, where she served as Wor- Wanda; a half-brother, W.D; and a half-sister, thy Matron and other various offices for many Nora. years. Through Eastern Star, Betty met many life- Visitation will be today (Thursday), April 29, long friends and made many memories. She was from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Service in Follow us on Facebook also an active member in school-related events, Atoka. even after her children graduated. Betty loved at- Condolences may be sent to the family by tending all Tishomingo sporting events, and when e-mail at [email protected]. Please reference the she could not attend she would listen on the radio name of the deceased in your correspondence. LARK and cheer everyone on. DeArman - C Family was everything to Betty. There was not FUNERAL Home a day that went by that she did not have a tele- phone in her hand, talking to one of her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and the 305 E Main occasional misdialed number. When she was not Tishomingo, OK 73460 talking on the phone, you could find her driving Thank You around town. Even after she was unable to drive, We would like to thank she enjoyed going for rides with her family no (580) 371-2338 matter where the destination. Betty was loved by everyone for the many. Her door was always open to anyone in clarkfuneralservice.net need, and she went above and beyond for every- flowers, food, prayers Joe DeArman Owner/Funeral Director one she loved. She answered to mom, sister, aunt, Chelsey LaFevers Funeral Director friend, granny and ninny because, throughout her and condolences for Kim Clark Secretary life, she touched so many. It was known that if shelter was needed, there was no other place to the loss of our beloved We are glad to say our funeral home owns all necessary go than the safe haven everyone called Betty Jo’s. equipment for any funeral or cremation service your Funeral services to honor and celebrate the wife, mother and family chooses. life of Betty Jo Daniel were held at 1:30 p.m. on When you place your trust in DeArman - Clark Funeral Tuesday, April 27, at the First United Methodist grandmother, Home your loved one never leaves facilities owned by our funeral home and never leaves the care of our staff. Church in Tishomingo. Interment followed in Lanora Ratliff Please compare our staff, services, facilities and the Tishomingo Cemetery. Family hour was held merchandise anywhere. Monday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. (We will gladly meet or beat any local Services were held under the direction of competitor’s prices.) DeArman-Clark Funeral Home, Tishomingo. C M From The Ratliff Family

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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 7 THS band planning trip to Memphis in May By Melany Patterson rights landscape. THS Band News the following: ing at 6 p.m. This is a Sentinel Correspondent The band has pro- Friday, May 7 - required performance for grammed seven pieces the Pacific. derstanding our darkest Band Reception at the band students in grades On May 17, the of music to honor the After his time in the moments in history, and Johnston County Fair eight-12; students will award-winning Tishom- history and solemnity Navy, Patterson com- how to be a better mem- Barn, starting at 7 p.m. report to the THS band ingo High School Band of the occurrence at the pleted his Bachelor of ber and leader of society. Outstanding band stu- room by 5 p.m. will travel to Memphis, Lorraine Motel on April Arts in Music Education He has loved hav- dents in grades five-12 Friday, May 14 - Tenn., to tour the home 4, 1968 - the assassina- at Southeastern Oklaho- ing a positive influence will be honored. 2021 THS Graduation at of blues, soul and rock tion of Dr. Martin Luther ma State University in on hundreds of students Monday, May 10 - the high school. This is a and roll. While in Mem- King Jr. Durant. over the years, and serv- Band Spring Concert, to required performance for phis, the band will be The Lorraine Motel With his years of mu- ing his community and be held in the THS gym- band students in grades taking tours and learn- was the spot where many sical and world experi- his church. nasium starting at 7 p.m. eight-11; students will ing about civil rights and Stax musicians congre- ence, he has used his vast •. •. • This is a required per- report to the THS band music history and how gated to cool off in the knowledge to help shape Tishomingo band formance for band stu- room by 5:30 p.m. they interact. pool, write hits and re- young minds of students. students in grade five dents in grades five-12. Monday, May 17 - The Tishomingo lax. Eddie Floyd and He believes that his role through seven were Students will report to Departure for the trip to High School Band – Steve Crawford wrote as an educator expands scheduled to participate the THS band room by 6 Memphis. Students will nicknamed the “Pride of “Knock on Wood” there. beyond just music. in the Arbuckle Fun- p.m. Students must stay arrive at the THS band Little Dixie” for the “Lit- At the height of the His goal is to not only fest Band Contest on for the entire concert. room at 6 a.m. to begin tle Dixie Congressional civil rights movement, teach music education, Wednesday, April 28. Wednesday, May loading the trailer and District” (so named by it was the rest stop and but also teach students Other upcoming 12 - Tishomingo High have their bags checked. the late President Harry impromptu headquarters valuable life lessons like dates for Tishomingo School Baccalaureate, The band will return on S. Truman) – has trav- for leaders like King. loving one another, un- band students include THS gymnasium start- Thursday, May 20. eled with WorldStrides Sadly, it was the spot previously, competing in where his life was trag- and winning the Alamo ically ended. Bowl competition in San Today, the Lorraine Small honored for Feb. 25 column Antonio, but this trip is Motel is the site of the different for the band. National Civil Rights The managing editor for his “Small Talk” col- the column sweepstakes and the Carter Bradley This year, the band is Museum. of the Johnston County umn that appeared in the award in 1994. First Amendment Award, traveling to explore the “The Lorraine is hal- Sentinel has once again Feb. 25 edition of the Small’s latest OPA- presented annually by roots of the blues, the lowed ground on Amer- been recognized by the Sentinel. ONG award is the 24th the Oklahoma Profes- birth of rock and roll, ican soil,” band director Oklahoma Press Asso- That column - enti- he has received since sional Chapter of the and the intersection of John Henry “Hank” Pat- ciation for his weekly tled “A Parable, To Do 1993. He is also a past Society of Professional music and civil rights. terson said. “As a musi- newspaper column. With What You Will… winner of the monthly Journalists. The group’s itinerary cian, an opportunity for The OPA recently But Was It Really?” - OPA-ONG editorial con- Besides numer- includes stops at plac- our kiddos to perform announced that John was a whimsical and test; as well as the OPA’s ous other awards from es like the Stax Muse- there is huge. A once-in- Small was the recipient somewhat surrealist ac- “Photo of the Month’ both the OPA and SPJ, um of American Soul a-lifetime trip. History.” of its column contest for count of how he reached contest, sponsored by Small’s work has also Music; Elvis Presley’s the month of February, a certain epiphany when Oklahoma Gas and Elec- earned awards from the Graceland; Handy Park; Patterson is a 20-year sponsored by Oklahoma he was younger. tric. National Newspaper As- a dinner cruise on a river teaching veteran, with Natural Gas. As winner of the In addition, the latest sociation, the Associated boat on the Mississippi 14 of those years being ONG sponsors a February contest, Small award is the 238th over- Press, the Public Service River; and the Rock ‘N’ in Tishomingo. Prior to monthly contest for both will receive an award all that Small has earned Company of Oklahoma Soul Museum. teaching, Patterson be- column writing and edi- certificate and a check during his journalism ca- and the Veterans of For- The trip will culmi- gan his music degree at torial writing. Winners’ for $100. His column reer. eign Wars. nate in a tour of The Na- Southwestern Oklaho- work is reprinted in the will also be placed in the In 2019 he was the He was also the re- tional Civil Rights Mu- ma State University in OPA’s monthly trade OPA-ONG 2021 Col- recipient of two major cipient of the Oklahoma seum and a performance Weatherford. publication, the Oklaho- umn Sweepstakes Con- state journalism awards: Education Association’s on the museum grounds. He put school on hold ma Publisher. test, along with the other the OPA’s Ray Lokey Marshall Gregory Award The trip will provide and was a United States Tom Fink of the 11 winners for this year. Memorial Award for Ex- for Year-Round Excel- students who delight in Navy musician for eight Oolagah Lake Leader The winner of the cellence in Reporting, lence in Education Re- music a chance to learn years, touring much of was the winner of the sweepstakes contest named in honor of the porting in 2000; and was C moreM about their musical Africa, North America, OPA-ONG editorial con- will be announced at the former longtime publish- inducted into the OPA’s heroes, and how they af- South America, Asia, the test for February. OPA’s annual conven- er of the Johnston Coun- Quarter Century Club in Y fectedK the nation’s civil Caribbean and most of Small was recognized tion in 2022. Small won ty Capital-Democrat; 2005.

TISHOMINGO Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE Wednesday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. CATHEDRAL Johnston County Church Guide PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS 99 and Morrow Lane • 371-0129 103 South Cherokee Revs. Daniel & Delores Stevens, Darryl Patrick, Pastor Pastors (580) 384-5421 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Bible Verse of the Week: Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. 211 N. Broadway • 371-2112 “Do not withhold good from Cordell and Erin Hines, Pastors PONTOTOC Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 10:40 a.m. those to whom it is due, when it Rev. Marsha Purtell, Pastor Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 9:45 a.m. BULLARD CHAPEL BAPTIST is in your power to act.” Bullard Chapel Rd • 371-2504 REAGAN Howard Stanley, Pastor PENNINGTON UNITED METHODIST Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. (Proverbs 3:27, NIV) Hwy. 7, Indian Church Rd. Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship...... 7 p.m. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. 193 E. Butcher Pen Road • Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship....10:45 a.m. 1/4 mi. South of Y • 371-9296 MT. OLIVE CHURCH OF 443-5675 SEELEY CHAPEL UMC Sunday Evening Worship.....6:00 p.m. RAVIA Rex Clayton, Pastor GOD IN CHRIST David Boggs, Pastor Rev. Gene Hancock, Pastor Thursday Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. RAVIA BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 701 East 6th Street • 371-3165 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Seeley Chapel Road • 836-7142 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 1 North Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Samuel Huff, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 211 S. Grand Ave. • 371-2065 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Kevin Russell, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. TEMPLE OF GOD Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Nightly Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Hwy 99 • 384-5569 Sunday Worship...... 10:50 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. 407 E. Main • 371-3243 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE COLEMAN Tony Poe, Pastor Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Luke Holmes, Pastor 400 South Muldrow • 371-3120 COLEMAN CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. P.O. Box 117• 371-9384 (Transportation available; Rev. Larry Strouse, Pastor OF CHRIST Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Len Gipson, Pastor call for ride.) Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Highway 48 Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m 15th and Burney Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning...... 10:00 a.m. Mat Benedick, Minister Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:40 a.m. Midweek Discipleship Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday)...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. FILLMORE Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. COLEMAN MISSIONARY Sunday Evening...... 5:00 p.m. ROCK HARBOR CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MURRAY STATE COLLEGE BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED Hwy 22, Ravia • 371-9441 6th and Burris • 371-3497 BAPTIST STUDENT UNION 6610 OK Hwy. 48 S., Coleman, (580) 380-6769 METHODIST CHURCH Jon Smith, Pastor Bobby L. Davis Sr., Pastor 801 South Murray • 371-2160 OK (580) 937-4311 Rev. Michael Horath, Pastor 13th and Chickasaw Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Evening...... 8:00 p.m. Ron Brown, Pastor Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Ron King, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday...... Noon. www.colemanbaptist.com Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. (580) 239-1161 (Home) Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. (580) 653-2649 Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. 202 N. Neshoba • 371-2498 Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. FIRST INDIAN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Joel Thompson, Pastor Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. WAPANUCKA 803 N. Byrd • (580) 443-5665 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 48A • (580) 443-5525 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Message) Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. FOLSOM FREE WILL Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. MILBURN Tim Carter, Pastor Rev. Dale Perry, Pastor Wed. ASK Group...... 3:30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Thursday Wesley MSC...... Noon Rayden Whitmire, Pastor Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. (229) 415-2283 Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. VICTORY TABERNACLE Coleman, OK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rev. Billy Hall and Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sun & Wed Evening...... 7:00 p.m. 201 West 4th St. www.folsomfwb.com Rev. Dusk Monetatchi, Pastor Sister Addie Hall, Pastors Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. FREE LOVE (580) 257-0180 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Breakfast...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD OUTREACH MINISTRY Charles Pitts, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 5th and N St. 609 North Byrd St. • 387-5035 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 5:30 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. 580) 364-2709 Gary Poole, Pastor; Angelia Poole, Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. HOPEWELL FREEWILL Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Leon & Sharon Crites, Pastors Co-Pastor Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Second Wednesday of the Month: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:30 p.m. Southeast of Coleman Fellowship Dinner Hwy. 78 • (580) 443-5713 Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. UNITED CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. (No service on Mark McGehee, Pastor Sunday Evening...... 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Overcomers...... 12:00 p.m. 8th & Kemp Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. any other Wednesday.) Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study... 6:30 p.m. Jon Hazell, Pastor Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:50 a.m. CHURCH OF GOD Thursday Overcomers...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. MANNSVILLE Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. OF PROPHECY CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. CONNERVILLE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Wednesday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Hwy. 48 North 212 South Muldrow Sunday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. BLUE BAPTIST CHURCH 20th & Chickasaw • 371-9685 CHRIST INDEPENDENT Frank Wallace, Pastor • 937-4430 Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 377 North • 836-7882 Charles Reed, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. BROMIDE Larry Hawkins, Pastor Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Brother Earl White, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:50 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST Allen Hicks, Pastor Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Thursday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. 9450 U.S. Hwy. 377 S. • 371-2271 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 6:30 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS Stuart Bailey, Minister Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. LEAP OF FAITH Kenneth & Shelly May Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 5:45 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FULL GOSPEL CHURCH MILL CREEK (580) 378-2309 Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 377 • 836-7161 1.9 miles west of Mannsville FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Art Brown, Pastor Rev. Judy Anglin, Pastor Corner of Pontotoc & Choctaw Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening...... 6:30 p.m. BUTCHER PEN Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 371-3442 Sunday School...... 9.45 a.m. Sunday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL OF PRAYER BAPTIST MISSION Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Fellowship...10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Evening...... 7:00 p.m. Sixth Street and North Byrd EMMANUEL MISSIONARY Kay Williams, Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Services...... 7:00 p.m. If you or your business are interested 402 E. 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Page 8 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Thursday, April 29, 2021 Nitro-Lift a national leader in gas and oil industry This week’s Member Spotlight is on Nitro-Lift Technologies. Nitro-Lift was founded in 2006 Chamber News by Danny and Vernon Daniels, broth- Jordyn Frazier ers who shared a vision. JCCC Executive Director Danny is the chief technology officer, who has nearly 30 years of operations, industrial applications, experience in oil and gas drilling, offshore operations in the Gulf, and production and construction. land-based drilling and completion He has supervised the drilling of services. more than 75 wells, and has installed They have over 400 master ser- more than 50 production facilities in vice agreements with names like Texas and Oklahoma. Shell, Exxon Mobil, Conoco Phil- He has been responsible for the lips and more; 15,000 wells suc- design and development of Nitro-Lift cessfully lifted or de-watered; have equipment and processes, and has a conducted 32,000 miles of nitrogen Welcome to the Glass Station number of patents pending. pipeline operations; have 750,000 Friends and supporters of CJ’s Glass Station joined representatives His continued search for im- runtime hours and experience oper- of the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the provement has resulted in the devel- ating nitrogen equipment; and have new business’ grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on opment of the DRY-PAC process and patented equipment and process in Monday, April 26. The retail establishment, located on North Kemp the CONG Unit. the U.S. and Mexico. Avenue in Tishomingo just north of Gonzalez’s Mexican Restaurant, Vernon is the president and chief In 2019, they received a match- specializes in CBD products, smoking accessories, apparel and executive officer, with more than 30 ing grant of $1 million to essen- more. (Sentinel staff photo by Joshua Small) years of experience in oil and gas ex- tially triple their footprint in their ploration and development. industrial park, adding jobs and in- He has been responsible for the frastructure to the community. Library plans summer program drilling of more than 100 wells, and Their headquarters is located at has supervised the development of 8980 Highway 1 South in Ravia, The Johnston County tinuing throughout the ucational and enjoyable more than 6,000,000 barrels of oil with their fabrication facility in the Library in Tishomingo summer months. affair. and 10 billion cubic feet of gas. Johnston County Industrial Park in will host the 2021 Sum- “We have programs “At SOLS, we value He is responsible for bringing the Tishomingo. mer Reading Program and entertainment the importance of engag- Nitro-Lift system to the energy mar- Nitro-Lift is a proud support- (SRP), Tails and Tales. planned for all ages and ing our youth in literacy ket. er of several charitable and youth The annual SRP will interests,” youth ser- and learning, especial- Chase Daniels, chief operating organizations like the Johnston provide programming vices coordinator Steph- ly during the summer,” officer, is responsible for all of the County Junior Livestock Associa- such as “Insect Adven- anie Way said. Executive Director Gail company’s operations throughout the tion; Tishomingo School athletics; ture,” “Teen Art Illus- “We are thrilled to Oehler said. U.S. and Gulf of Mexico. Our Neighbor’s Cupboard; and the tration,” “Dino O’Dell,” host an in-person Sum- The SRP is support- Headquartered in Tishomingo Johnston County Chamber of Com- “Mad Science,” “Ex- mer Reading Program ed in part by the Institute and Ravia with additional facilities merce. treme Animals,” “Bal- this year, and we invite of Museum and Library for Gulf Coast/Offshore in Beau- They were recently named the loon Artists,” and so everyone in the commu- Services through the mont, Texas, and Permian Basin in 2020 Large Business of the Year by much more. nity to come celebrate Library Services and Midland, Texas, this homegrown the chamber. Join the Johnston with us.” Technology Act, admin- company has between 90 and 100 For more information, visit ni- County Library for sum- All Summer Reading istered by the Oklahoma employees. trolift.com or call 371-3700. mer movies, crafts, book Programs are free, but Department of Libraries. Nitro-Lift provides nitrogen ser- clubs and kickoff parties. some may have age re- For more informa- vices nationwide and in the Gulf of “We cannot become what we Participants can win quirements. Check with tion or to pick up a sum- Mexico to the oil and gas industry, need by remaining what we are.” – prizes and discover so your local branch library mer reading calendar, including pipeline and midstream John C. Maxwell much more during the for more information contact the Johnston many programs begin- and dates of events. It’s County Library at 371- johnstoncountyokchamber.com ning in May and con- all part of this year’s ed- 3006. C M Support Your Local Businesses!Y K

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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 9 Crime News

Police Phone Log Johnston County Blotter MONDAY, APRIL 19: 1:30 p.m. - Medical call. The following cases were Misdemeanors Bristow - Speeding, 80/65. 2:24 p.m. - Caller reporting reckless driver. filed in the Johnston County Heather Lavette Guffee - Ob- Justin Newton Johnson, 6:57 p.m. - Caller reporting dispute. Court Clerk’s office in Tishom- taining cash/merchandise by bo- Overbrook - Speeding, 45/35. 10:58 p.m. - Caller reporting unwanted person. ingo during the week of April gus check/false pretense (three Fred Alexander Chapman - 16-22. counts). Sulphur - Speeding, 45/35. TUESDAY, APRIL 20: These are only cases filed, Kayla Elaine McKee - Ob- 6:37 p.m. - Caller reporting disturbance. and do not indicate guilt or in- taining cash/merchandise by bo- Wildlife 10:24 p.m. - Caller requesting extra patrol. nocence on the part of the de- gus check/false pretense. None. fendant. Corey Shane White - Obtain- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: Court records are a matter ing cash/merchandise by bogus Civil 5:40 a.m. - Alarm call. of public record, and are pub- check/false pretense. Discover Bank vs. David S. 5:04 p.m. - Caller reporting unwanted person. lished in the Johnston County Endora Nadine Hersom - Pos- Wilson - Indebtedness. Sentinel as a public service. session of controlled dangerous THURSDAY, APRIL 22: substance (methamphetamine). Small Claims 9:09 p.m. - Caller reporting suspicious activity. Felonies Buford Lee Fordman - Public Jeffrey Alan Simmons vs. Jennifer Renee Alexander intoxication (drugs); threatening Annie Martin - Forcible entry FRIDAY, APRIL 23: - Possession of controlled dan- violent act; resisting arrest. and detainer. 1:00 a.m. - Caller reporting suspicious activity. gerous substance with intent to 1:39 a.m. - Caller requesting welfare check. distribute; maintaining place for Marriages 8:34 a.m. - Caller reporting disturbance. keeping/selling controlled dan- Traffic None. 10:21 a.m. - Caller reporting property damage. gerous substance; conspiracy to Jamie Patricia Cregan, Musk- 12:35 p.m. - Caller reporting disturbance. Divorces 6:30 p.m. - Caller reporting open door. deliver/possess controlled dan- ogee - Speeding, 75/65. gerous substance. Skye Deann Varner McNeil, None. SATURDAY, APRIL 24: 4:43 p.m. - Caller reporting dog bite.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25: Local woman faces felony drug counts 2:44 a.m. - Caller reporting complaint. A Tishomingo wom- also punishable by up to Deputy Alexander was Both individuals 12:06 p.m. - Caller reporting suspicious activity. an faces possible impris- five years and/or a fine of able to identify him were transported to the 12:30 p.m. - Caller reporting vehicle accident. onment after being taken not more than $10,000. while approaching the Johnston County Jail. 6:30 p.m. - Caller reporting trespassing. into custody on several house. Barron is to be charged drug-related complaints. An affidavit by Dep- Barron was taken into in Chickasaw District Documents on file uty Gabriel Alexander custody and, while being Court, the affidavit Sheriff’s Phone Log at the Johnston Coun- of the Johnston County escorted to a patrol unit, states. ty Court Clerk’s office Sheriff’s Office states reportedly told officers The affidavit also state that the defendant, that he, several other that he had Xanax tablets states that a search of a MONDAY, APRIL 19: identified as 40-year-old deputies and an officer in his pocket. vehicle located on the 12:11 a.m. - Caller in Mannsville reporting fire. Jennifer Alexander, has with the Tishomingo Po- A search resulted in property resulted in the 4:34 a.m. - Caller in Milburn reporting vehicle been charged with a to- lice Department respond- the discovery of a con- discovery of several fire. tal of three felony counts ed to a residence on East tainer that contained plastic bags containing a 11:45 a.m. - Caller in Milburn reporting disturbance. in connection with the Kentucky in Tishomingo not only the Xanax tab- substance that tested pos- 7:55 p.m. - Caller in Coleman reporting April 16 incident. just before 11 p.m. on lets, but also three small itive for meth, as well as domestic. Those charges in- April 16 in search of an plastic bags containing a medical marijuana bag clude: individual identified as a crystal-like substance with Miss Alexander’s TUESDAY, APRIL 20: • Possession of a Ramon Barron. that field-tested positive name displayed upon it. 6:38 a.m. - Caller in Butcher Pen requesting controlled dangerous The affidavit states for methamphetaine welfare check. substance with intent to that Barron was wanted The affidavit states Miss Alexander made 11:13 a.m. - Caller in Ravia reporting lewd acts. distribute, which carries on an arrest warrant filed that the officers knew her initial appearance in

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Associate Dis- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: $100,000; Alexander had previous believed that she was trict Judge Laura Corbin 9:47 a.m. - Caller reporting controlled burn • Maintaining a place interactions with Bar- inside the residence but set bond at $50,000 and quarter-mile north of Coleman. for keeping or selling ron, which had resulted was refusing to answer scheduled a status hear- 10:03 a.m. - Caller in Mannsville reporting a controlled dangerous in Barron being taken the door. ing in the case for May threat. substance, punishable into custody at the time After several more 10 at 1:30 p.m. 6:23 p.m. - Caller in Milburn reporting cow out. by up to five years and/ on drug and firearms attempts, the affidavit A preliminary hear- 8:52 p.m. - Caller reporting suspicious vehicle or a fine of not more than charges. states, Miss Alexander ing date is expected to be at Highway 78 and South Willard Road. $10,000; and According to the af- finally opened the door set at that time. Alexan- 9:46 p.m. - Caller in Milburn reporting domestic. 9:48 p.m. - Caller in Tishomingo requesting • Conspiracy to deliv- fidavit, Barron was - out and was placed in hand- der was still being held lift assist. er or possess a controlled side the residence when cuffs upon exiting the in the county jail at last dangerous substance, the officers arrived and building. report. THURSDAY, APRIL 22: 10:49 a.m. - Caller in Milburn reporting suicidal individual. Duncan Continued from Page 1 2:09 p.m. - Caller on State Highway 78 east reporting unwanted person. Duncan in the federal last year’s U.S. Su- the crime with which granted jurisdictional 4:59 p.m. - Caller in Coleman reporting courts. preme Court decision in Duncan was charged control to the Muscogee suspicious vehicle. Duncan was report- McGirt vs. Oklahoma, and pled not guilty to Nation and extends to 7:37 p.m. - Caller requesting welfare check at edly picked up by U.S. Duncan’s application for occurred in Johnston four neighboring tribal Highway 78 and Willard Road. Marshals on April 20 post-relief stated that the County, which is located nations - including the 11:32 p.m. - Caller reporting unattended vehicle and taken into federal “judgment and sentence within the boundaries of Chickasaw and Choctaw at Wiley Church. custody by the Eastern entered against her is a the Chickasaw Nation. Nations - which togeth- er make up more than FRIDAY, APRIL 23: District of Oklahoma, nullity because the State which is prosecuting the of Oklahoma had no ju- The July 9, 2020, half the state. 1:24 a.m. - Caller in Wapanucka reporting case. risdiction to enter it.” ruling by the Supreme The nation’s highest domestic. Court reaffirmed Native court said Congress nev- 10:33 a.m. - Caller in Wapanucka reporting Duncan was three Duncan’s application theft. years into her six-year went on to state that the American rights to mil- er explicitly “disestab- 5:02 p.m. - Caller reporting reckless driver on sentence with the Okla- judgment and sentence lions of acres of land in lished” the 1866 bound- Highway 199. homa Department of against Duncan “must be eastern Oklahoma. aries of the Muscogee 9:44 p.m. - Caller in Mannsville reporting Corrections. She made vacated and set aside.” The 5-4 opinion (Creek) Nation. threat. her initial appearance on The court document 9:54 p.m. - Caller in Coleman reporting theft. the new federal charge states that Duncan is a during a preliminary member of the Choc- Follow us on Facebook SATURDAY, APRIL 24: hearing via video confer- taw Nation, and that 12:05 a.m. - Caller in Mill Creek reporting ence on Thursday, April structure fire at windmill farm. 22. 6:45 p.m. - Caller in Tishomingo requesting Duncan was convict- welfare check. ed in October 2018 for lewd acts with a child, SUNDAY, APRIL 25: and later sentenced to 11:54 a.m. - Caller in Mill Creek reporting six years with the Okla- cow out. homa Department of 6:36 p.m. - Caller in Ravia reporting cow out. Corrections the follow- ing December. Citing Stitt OKs restorative justice program Gov. Kevin Stitt this week signed method, utilizing evidence-based prac- into law a bill that will allow for a tices and techniques to create the com- victim-led restorative justice pilot pro- munity-based program. The law takes gram to be established in the state. effect Nov. 1. The purpose of House Bill 1880, During an interim study last year, authored by House Majority Cau- West brought in several experts from cus Whip Tammy West (R-Oklahoma across the country where such pro- City), is to divert non-violent offenders grams have seen success. She said she from traditional prosecution and in- liked the model because it was victim carceration models. Instead, cases are driven, but also helped offenders be re- referred to the program and trained cit- stored to their communities. izen-led mediation panels help deter- Under the program, an offender’s mine punishment and restoration. The plan could range from an apology, to goal is rehabilitation of the offender repayment or replacement of a stolen through reconciliation with the victims item, or other recommendations aimed and the community at large. at repairing harm to the victim and Under HB 1880, the DAC will giving the offender a chance to make C M use a deferred-prosecution agreement things right. Y K Physical fitness helps Chickasaw elder David Atkins C M Y K

Page 10 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Thursday, April 29, 2021 Sports Beat Collins excels in non-traditional high school sport By Jolee Northcutt Sentinel Correspondent Senior Spotlight Grace Collins is a tinue her rodeo career at Collins was a mem- member of the Tishomin- Southeastern. ber of the Tishomingo go High School Class of “I knew how good of FFA Chapter for four 2021, and is the daughter a school it was and how years, and has also been of Tina Russell and John good the rodeo program a high school cheerlead- Collins. was there,” Collins said. er for four years. She has attend- She added that Durant “I wanted the experi- ed Tishomingo Public was the perfect place to ence as a college athlete Schools for 13 years, and “better myself in the are- and to be able to grow as has been active in a few na.” an athlete,” she said of different organizations. Collins has been par- her decision to continue Collins has decided ticipating in rodeos for her rodeo career at the to accept her scholarship five years, starting at the collegiate level. for the rodeo program at age of 14, and has been “College rodeoing is Southeastern Oklahoma very successful with the not an experience many State University next fall goat tying events. people get. So when giv- to continue her goat ty- She was one of the en the opportunity, I was ing career. top 15 high school rodeo more than happy to take When the Senti- goat tying participants in it.” nel had the opportunity the state in 2020, win- Collins plans to pur- to contact Collins last ning three championship sue a degree in kinesi- week, she explained why goat tying saddles and ology while attending she has chosen to con- multiple trophy buckles. SOSU.

Senior Grace Collins (second from left) will continue her rodeo career at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Pictured left to right with Collins are Travis Simmons; SOSU Coach Christi Briad; and Tina Russell. THS track teams shine at LLC meet By Jolee Northcutt The boys were ex- Junior Justin Carde- Sentinel Correspondent tremely successful in the neas was the fourth place field events, placing first recipient in the 400-me- The Tishomingo in multiple events. Se- ter dash. boys’ and girls’ track nior Jackson Lawley and Meanwhile, the Lady teams traveled to Madill sophomore Ethan Van- Indians also had a swell High School last Satur- devier tied for the first run in the relays, win- day, April 24, to com- place medal in the high ning fourth place in the pete in the Lake Country jump event, while soph- 400-meter relay. C M THS seniors Jacob Carter, Ryan Patton and Levi Underwood were Conference (LLC) meet omore Darion Brown Sophomore Taylor recognized during the baseball team’s Senior Night ceremony last the day after the late placed first in the long Hallows placed fifth Y in K Monday, April 19. night at this year’s prom. jump. the long jump event.

THS Indians battle back to PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR defeat Comanche, 13-12 BACKED BY A By Jolee Northcutt nately fell short by a final score of 7-2. YEAR-ROUND Sentinel Correspondent Underwood took the loss on the CLOG-FREE mound, giving up seven runs on six Tishomingo High School’s baseball hits for Madill in six innings. GUARANTEE team had a couple of successful outings Burkhalter led the team with two of last week, playing a close game against the Indians’ total of five hits. Comanche on April 19 and against Dickson at the Lake Country Confer- Tishomingo’s second game of the ence (LCC) Tournament on April 22. LCC Tournament was also played last The home matchup against Coman- Thursday against the Dickson Comets. che on April 19 saw the Indians battle This time the Indians emerged vic- ATIO back from a seven-point deficit to de- torious, talleying up five runs against N N E ’ WE INSTALL H S T

feat the Comanche Indians by a score the Comets to claim the 5-4 win.

YEAR-ROUND! of 13-12. Linder got the start on the mound G U 1 D Senior Ryan Patton led the team to for the Indians. The lefty surrendered T R LIFETIME T E U A victory by driving in five runs. Patton four runs on nine hits over seven in- WARRANTY R G was 2-for-2 at the plate. nings, striking out five and walking Junior Brayden Linder also had two one. hits for the night contributing to the Carter, Patton, Burkhalter, Linder, team’s 10 hits. sophomore Jimmy Priddy and junior Fellow junior Mason Burkhalter Nick Strouse all had one hit to lead the was on the mound for the Indians for Tishomingo Indians to victory. the first part of the game, giving up 11 On Monday, April 26, the Indians runs, seven hits, and striking out four. traveled to Madill again and unfortu- Patton came in for the rest of the nately lost a close game by a score of 1 Micromesh game, giving up four hits and one run 2-1. while striking out three. Strouse was on the hill for the be- Monday evening was also Senior ginning of the game, then freshman 2 uPVC Frame Night for the Indians. Patton, Levi Un- Matthew Patton took over in the first derwood and Jacob Carter were rec- of several pitching changes during the ognized during a ceremony after the contest. game. Patton, Priddy, Underwood and 3 Hanger Thursday, April 22, marked the Burkhalter each also took turns on the start of the LCC Tournament at Madill mound during the game. 4 Existing Gutter High School. Patton led the team in hits with two Things got off to a rocky start for at the plate. Strouse, Burkhalter, and the Indians, who were paired up against sophomore Colby Gray all followed EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! Madill for the first game and unfortu- with one hit each. Rough week for combined squad % % % OFF + OFF + OFF By Jolee Northcutt The team struggled 2-for-2 performance at 15YOUR ENTIRE 10SENIORS & 5TO THE FIRST 50 * ** Sentinel Correspondent to contain the high-pow- the plate. PURCHASE MILITARY! CALLERS ONLY! ered offense of Elmore, The matchup against The combined Wapa- as Easton Russell surren- Earlsboro also sadly nucka and Coleman dered all 15 runs on 11 ended with a final score FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!1 public schools baseball hits over four innings. of 23-4. Promo Code: 285 team played their dis- Russell took the loss Zach Kirk took the 1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. trict games on Thurs- for the combined team, loss for the Indians-Wild- day, April 22, against striking out four and cats, allowing 12 hits and CALL US TODAY FOR the teams from Elmore walking one, and also led 15 runs over five innings A FREE ESTIMATE 1-888-709-0893 City-Pernell and Earls- the team in hits with his while striking out seven. Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST boro. *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. **Off er valid at time of estimate only 2The leading consumer report- Unfortunately, the In- ing agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system More sports news appears on in America.” CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# dians-Wildcats fell short 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# in their outing against C M C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suffolk Page 11 of this week’s issue HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114 Elmore, losing 15-5. Y K C M

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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 11 MSC men’s, women’s soccer teams notch wins Murray State College’s men’s soc- The close loss drops the Aggies to cer team headed into their game against five wins and two losses in conference Eastern Oklahoma State College on play and six-and-two overall. April 21 with five wins and only one This week, the Aggies play Uni- loss this season, and four-and-one in versity of Arkansas-Rich Mountain on conference play. Friday, April 30. The Mountaineers entered the After a hard-fought loss to East- game looking for their first conference ern Oklahoma State College on April win of the season, and also looking to 21, the Murray State College wom- avenge their eight-goal loss to the Ag- en’s soccer team welcomed Redlands gies on April 2. Community College to Tishomingo on In Wednesday’s game, the Aggies April 23 in a game that was relocated took the lead early in the first half with and played earlier in the day to avoid a pair of back-to-back goals by soph- forecasted inclement weather. omores Alex Guzman and Benito Au- After leading by one goal at half- sley. time, the Lady Aggies expanded their Murray State held on to the two- lead in the second half to net a 4-2 vic- goal lead for the remainder of the tory over the Cougars and secure their game to secure a 2-0 victory over the first conference win so far this season. Mountaineers. Scoring goals for the Lady Aggies On Sunday, the Aggies traveled to were Loryn Courville, Haley Courville Midwest City to take on Rose State and Kyleigh Bowers. College in a rematch of a double-over- With the victory over Redlands and time game on April 9, which resulted a loss to conference powerhouse Rose in a 2-1 victory for the Aggies and the State College on the road April 25, the only loss for the Raiders all season. Lady Aggies sit at one win, eight loss- Murray State College freshman Cesar Colorado (above) dribbles the Evenly matched through most of es and one tie overall this season. ball past a defender en route to the Aggies’ victory over Eastern the game, Rose State was able to sneak Next, the Lady Aggies travel to Oklahoma State College on April 21. The Aggies currently have a goal in 28 minutes into the first half Mena, Ark., to face the University of five wins and two losses in conference play and are 6-2 overall. and hold the advantage through the re- Arkansas-Rich Mountain team on Fri- In the photo below, MSC freshman Kyleigh Bowers saves the ball mainder of the game, despite multiple day, April 30, and then to Seminole from going out of bounds during the Lady Aggies’ contest against shots and aggressive offense by the to take on Seminole State College on Eastern Oklahoma State College, also on April 21. The MSC women Aggies. Sunday, May 2. defeated the Mountaineers to net their first win in conference play this season.

C M Y K SOSU sets annual golf tournament The Tishomingo boys’ and girls’ golf teams recently placed in the The Southeastern shotgun start at 2 p.m. Golf Classic is a com- annual Lake Country Conference Tournament and earned themselves Golf Classic is sched- Lunch will be served bined fundraising effort slots as regional qualifiers. uled to be played on Fri- on the course and out- to support the South- day, June 11, at Chicka- side of the clubhouse. eastern Foundation, the saw Pointe Golf Club in An awards ceremony Southeastern football Tishomingo HS golf squads Kingston. will be held at 8 p.m. at program, and South- Registration for the Choctaw Events Center. eastern Oklahoma State Presidential Flight will Format for the event University. continue their winning ways begin at 7 a.m., followed is a 6-person scramble. by a shotgun start at 8 Prizes will be awarded By Jolee Northcutt annual Lake Country the regional tournament, a.m. to the top three teams, For more informa- Sentinel Correspondent Conference (LCC) tour- which will be held at Ar- Registration for the long drive, and closest tion, visit https://www. nament. The Lady Indi- rowhead State Park on Gridiron Flight is at to the pin. se.edu/giving/southeast- The Tishomingo ans placed second with a May 3. 1 p.m., followed by a The Southeastern ern-golf-classic/. High School golf teams team score of 440. had another successful The boys also placed week, with the girls plac- second in the tourna- ing to qualify for region- ment, shooting a team IN TISHOMINGO als at the Tishomingo score of 336. Sophomore Tournament and both the Kegan LaFevers scored CORNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES girls and boys placing at an 81 to place third in- Ginger G. Cornell, Certified Public Accountant the Lake Country Con- dividually, followed by ference Tournament in senior Dilyn Hart who Ardmore. finished fifth with his The Lady Indians score of 83. Over 25 Years shot a 422 at the Tisho- Sophomore Hunter mingo qualifying tourna- Estep shot an 84 for sixth Experience In: ment, placing second to place. further their season into • Income Tax Preparation the regional tournament The THS boys’ squad scheduled for Tuesday, played in the qualifying • Payroll April 27, at Arrowhead tournament at Tishom- State Park. ingo on Monday, April • Bookkeeping Last Wednesday, 26, and placed first as a April 21, the Indians and team. Lady Indians traveled to This guarantees the Specializing in: Ardmore to play in the Indians to continue into Farm and Small Business NEED TO CLEAN OUT YOUR GARAGE AND SELL (580) 387-5030 YOUR OLD STUFF? 106 N. Kemp, Tishomingo 8:30 a.m. - Noon, 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday No appointment necessary Call to arrange ~ Show times ~ The Girl That Believes In Miracles curbside pick up To place an ad call: Thursday - 7:00 p.m. (580) 371-0275 Tom & Jerry Friday - 7:00 p.m. Saturday - 7:00 p.m. (580) 371-0096 • 114 West Main St, Tishomingo C M By John A. Small Y K Managing Editor

When the Johnston County Board of Com- missioners last week announced plans to cut back on the number of regular meetings it holds each month, the reason stated was that so many recent agendas had in- cluded very few action items - sometimes as few as only one or two. So there was a certain irony in the fact that this week’s vote to formalize that reduced schedule was part of the lengthiest agenda placed before the C M

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Call for showing. discriminate on theY K basis of handicap sta- BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN CONNERVILLE, former Small engine mechanic. tus in the admission or convenience store, cement block building, 2 gas pumps, Starting pay $15 per hour Part-time Housekeeper needed access to or treatment has approx 1064 sq.ft., 3 city lots, needs some tender lov- or employment in, its ing care on inside. Asking only $50,000. Call for showing. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Family Health Center federally assisted pro- JUST ONE MILE FROM NEW CASINO IN WILLIS, OK. grams and activities. 3 bdrms., 1 and 1/2 bths., frame, metal roof, tile flooring, of Southern Oklahoma ceiling fans, vaulted ceiling, many other extras, sets on Sand Blast operator. 610 East 24th Street, Tishomingo, OK. approx. 1 acre, also has older mobile hm. Located at 5472 S. Hwy. 377. Asking $230,000. Call for your showing. Refrigeration Tech. Cleaning experience preferred, but not required. Prepared by: Carpenters, Competitive salary with some benefits. /s/ Niki Lindsey Niki Lindsey, OBA #19344 sheet metal workers, Monday - Thursday evening, Friday Oklahoma Indian Legal Call The Services, Inc. and other trade workers. afternoon 4200 Perimeter Center Drive, Suite 222 work schedule. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Johnston T: (405) 943-6457 Pay commensurate Apply online on our website F: (405) 917-7060 to experience www.fhcso.org or pick up an Attorney for the Petitioner County application and return via mail, email, ______Summer work available (Published April 15, 22 & or fax. Fax: (580) 371-2451. 29, 2021) for 16 and up Mailing address: 610 E. 24th Street, ADVERTISEMENT FOR Sentinel Tishomingo, OK 73460 BIDS Taking applications at For more information call or email Tishomingo Municipal PBR equipment. Authority at (580) Joni Trosin at (580) 371-2343 City of Tishomingo, 1530 West Main, Oklahoma or [email protected]. Water Treatment Plant Tishomingo, OK. BMcD Project 5/6 Number: 116884 371-0275 NOTICE BY SALES PUBLICATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THE STATE OF OKLA- Big yard sale: Adult to place a Learn the Business! HOMA TO: The unknown Sealed Bids for the con- and children’s cloth- successors, claimants, and struction of the Tishomingo unknown heirs of Johnie Water Treatment Plant will ing, home goods, James and Cornelia (Samp- be received, by The Tisho- tools and more. son) James, deceased. mingo Municipal Authori- display or ty, at the office of the 1130 Help Wanted: 306 E. 18th Street, You have been sued by E. Main Street Tishomin- Tishomingo, Petition alleging that Johnie go, Oklahoma 73460, until James died intestate on 3:00 pm local time on Mon- Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., the 18th day of September, day, May 17, 2021, at which classified Trimmers needed Saturday 7 1984, a resident of Johnston time the Bids received will County, Oklahoma, and that be publicly opened and a.m. - Noon Cornelia (Sampson) James read. The Project consists Must be adult to handle product. ______died intestate on the 7th day of constructing a 1 mil- ad, or to of October 1988, seized of lion gallon per day (MGD) Yard Sale: Satur- an estate of restricted prop- surface water treatment Starting pay $10 per hour. erty located within the State plant. Facilities include day, May 1, 8 a.m. of Oklahoma, as more fully solids contact clarifiers, Working hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 406 N described in the Petition on media filters, pumps, yard subscribe. file herein. piping, concrete clear- Neshoba in Tishom- well, administration build- The Petition further al- ing, chemical storage and ingo. Women's cloth- leges that there has been feed facilities, and site Dispensary in Wapanucka ing, furniture, home no administration of the es- electrical. Site civil work, Credit tates of Johnie James and decor and more. modifications to the exist- opening soon. Cornelia (Sampson) James, ing raw water pump sta- ______deceased; decedents’ heirs tion, and connections to have not been determined; the existing lagoon sys- card this Court has jurisdiction of tem are also included. Will be taking applications at Legal Notices said matter; and that peti- tioner seeks determination Bids will be received for a PBR equipment. of the death and heirship single prime Contract. Bids (Published April 15, 22 & of Johnie James and Cor- shall be on a lump sum and payments 1530 West Main, 29, 2021) nelia (Sampson) James, unit price basis, with addi- deceased. This matter is tive alternate bid items as IN THE DISTRICT COURT set for hearing in the District indicated in the Bid Form. Tishomingo, OK. OF JOHNSTON COUNTY Court of Johnston Coun- can be STATE OF OKLAHOMA ty, Tishomingo, Oklahoma The Issuing Office for the on the 11th day of June, Bidding Documents is: In the Matter of the 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and all QuestCDN. Prospective Apply at office. Determination of the Death unknown successors and Bidders may examine the 5/6 and Heirship of Johnie heirs of said decedents Bidding Documents at the accepted James, are directed to answer at Issuing Office on Mondays Fullblood Miss. Choctaw, said time and submit to this through Fridays during nor- Roll No. M-118 and, Court any evidence that mal business hours, and Subscribe to the Cornelia (Sampson) is competent to establish may obtain copies of the James, heirship of said decedent or Bidding Documents from over the Fullblood Miss. Choctaw, said Petition will be taken as the Issuing Office as de- NE true and judgment rendered scribed below. Johnston County (PM 537 PF 182), accordingly. Deceased. All Prime Bidders must phone. /s/ Laura J. Corbin obtain copies of Bidding C M Case No. PB-2021-13 Judge of the District Court Sentinel LPXLP Y K C M

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Thursday, April 29, 2021 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Page 13 New loan forbearance rules in place for 2021 The COVID-19 culture, Department loan payments are pandemic has had a of Veterans Affairs, not due and no addi- crippling effect on Fannie Mae or Fred- tional interest will be the economy. With dy Mac. charged during the businesses closed “Other lenders forbearance period. and jobs lost, many may choose to offer “You are able to faced the challenge similar forbearance opt out of forbear- of making loan pay- offers, but they ar- ance and continue ments. en’t required to do to make payments Although the fed- so,” she said. if you choose to do eral government’s “If you are expe- so,” Clampet said. loan forbearance riencing difficulty “The U.S. De- program in 2020 meeting your loan partment of Edu- helped, that ended obligations, contact cation has stopped in January this year. your lender to see if collection actions However, a new set they have a program on defaulted direct it card debt and car to help,” she said. go ahead and make said. of guidelines has that can help.” and FFELP (Fed- loans don’t usually “Some lenders the payments if at all ”If someone asks been put in place, The deadline for eral Family Educa- qualify for loan for- may be able to re- possible. Forbear- you to pay a fee in Cindy Clampet, applying for HUD/ tion Loan Program) bearance. structure the loan in ance only lengthens order to help sus- Oklahoma State FHA, VA and USDA loans, and it has “If you can’t make a way that can bene- the amount of time pend mortgage loan University Exten- loans is June 30. expanded the zero your loan payments, fit your situation.” consumers will be or student loan pay- sion family resource Currently, Freddy percent interest to contact the lender While the forbear- paying the loan. ments, don’t fall for management assis- Mac and Fannie Mae defaulted loans ret- immediately, ex- ance is something “This also is a it. This scam should tant specialist, said. do not have a dead- roactive to March plain your situation many families need time when scam- be reported to the “There are new line. The initial for- 13, 2020.” and ask if there’s right now, Clampet mers come out of Federal Trade Com- rules concerning bearance is typically She added, “This anything they can do suggested trying to the woodwork,” she mission.” loan forbearance three to six months, also means bor- that will give people and consumers may rowers with FFELP who have federally ask for an extension. that went into de- Commissioners Proceedings backed mortgages The forbearance fault since March (Published April 29, 2021) Clements. This is for Dist #1. Clements moves to approve to Hold a Public Hearing to and student loans can be extended 13, 2020, will be Monday, April 19, 2021 Vacate an Existing Open and Maintained Public Road known some additional re- for up to 12 or 18 returned to good as East Peg Lane West off of OK Highway 48 South of Cole- Chairman Jacky Hallmark called regular meeting of 4-19- man, located in Section 11, Township 4 South, Range 8 East lief,” Clampet said. months, depending standing and the Ed- 21 to order at 9:25 a.m. Answering aye was Hallmark, TJ in Rural Johnston County, second Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, In order to qualify on when the initial ucation Department Clements and Cacy Cribbs. Others present Rick Mitchell, Cribbs and Clements. Aaron Sadler, Curtis Parker, John Rogers, Leanne Bentley, Transfers H-VI-A to H-VI-CL $10,000.00, Monthly Blankets: for the mortgage for- forbearance started. is requesting credit Guyla Hart, Rana Smith, John Small, Kathy Ritchie, Brooke Dist #1, 2, 3, Health, Drug, Reagan, General, Monthly Report: bearance program, Those holding bureaus to remove Burch, Patricia Wood, Stacy Pulley, Gary Dodd, Jason Bryant, County Clerk, Claims: 911 235, PITMON OIL, 44.00, 236, Sharline Pitmon and Kathy Ross. MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 37.86, 237, NENA, 142.00, homeowners must: Fannie Mae and records of the de- Cribbs moved to approve minutes for 4-12-21, second 238, QUILL, 69.72, 239, TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, • Be experiencing Freddy Mac loans faults.” Clements, vote aye Hallmark, Clements and Cribbs. 6.63, Drug Court 80, QUILL, 161.47, 81, SPARKLIGHT, 91.18, Clements moved to approve Quote from TeleComp for Emergency Communications 284, OKLAHOMA DEPT OF financial hardship can request up to It’s important to Phone Systems for Johnston County, second by Cribbs, vote PUBLIC SAFETY, 300.00, General 2137, OG&E, 100.00, due to the pandem- two additional, be aware that not aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. Aaron Sadler presented 2138, TERMINEX INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, 91.00, 2139, the quote for the TeleComp phone system for County Offices. THOMSON REUTERS WEST, 111.48, 2140, TOUCHTONE ic affecting them- three-month exten- all federal student The one time installation fee is $4,010.00 and the monthly COMMUNICATIONS, 2.78, 2141, TISHOMINGO WATER DE- selves, immediate sions for a maximum loans qualify. Some recurring charges would be $1,828.56 approximately plus PARTMENT, 93.09, 2142, LOWES, 139.18, 2143, SOONERS, surcharge fess. There will be about a 90 day roll out on 18.25, 2144, TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 1.28, 2145, family members or of 18 months. are owned by com- the system. TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 4.39, 2146, PEC, 36.90, their employment; However, Clam- mercial lenders or Cribbs moved to approve Resolution 21-8 for Declaration of 2147, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 452.73, 2148, Surplus 10’ x 54’ Flat Rail Car – Dist #3, second by Hallmark, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 126.29, 2149, MILL and pet said, the loan the school where the vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. CREEK PWA, 58.29, 2150, WELLS FARGO, 220.30, 2151, • Have a mortgage holders must have borrower attended. No Action on Supplemental and Modification Agreement #1 JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL, 536.55, 2152, STREET Project Maintenance, Financing and Right of Way Agreement COP TRAINING, 299.00, 2153, QUICK MART, 69.00, 2154, backed by feder- been in active for- These lenders are Co Br over Sandy Creek on NS 3683, 2.8 mi N and 1.8 mi W TOTAL ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS CORP, 3875.00, 2155, al agencies such as bearance as of Feb. not required to sus- of Coleman Local No 33, NBI 1037, Project # J3-3579(004) WATERLOGIC AMERICAS, 36.84, 2156, ADVANCED CI, State Job #33579(04) (05) (06) (07). Cribbs states that CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE, 3924.73, 2157, BA&B the Department of 28 this year. People pend the interest and he will call to find out what the exact modification is on the HEATING/PLUMBING, 80.00, 2158, ADA PAPER COM- Housing and Urban paying on federal- payments, but may Agreement. PANY, 47.84, 2159, SOONERS, 6.29, 2160, QUILL, 72.97, Cribbs moved to approve to Lease Purchase Agreement 2161, VARNER, KEEGAN, 1232.77, 2162, TOUCHTONE Development or ly backed student choose to do so on between Johnston County Commissioners and P&K Equip- COMMUNICATIONS, 4.88, 2163, OSU COOPERATIVE Federal Housing Ad- loans automatically a voluntary basis. ment for a 6145M Cab Tractor w/Boom Mower for total amount EXTENSION SERV, 3333.33, 2164, OFFICE DEPOT, 175.94, of $66,766.04, second by Hallmark, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs 2165, OG&E, 1621.07, 2166, OG&E, 248.80, 2167, S.O.R.D., ministration (HUD/ have been put into Contact the lender to and Clements. 61.50, 2168, OG&E, 218.44, 2169, OG&E, 218.45, 2170, FHA), the U.S. De- forbearance through see if this applies. Clements moved to approve SODA Acknowledgement TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 5.27, 2171, CASCO C M of Intent to Participate in SODA Economic Development INDUSTRIES, 450.00, 2172, V&E Custom Trucks, 3550.00, partment of Agri- Sept. 30, meaning Clampet said cred- Planning Program, second by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Health 135, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 115.77, Cribbs and Clements. 136, JOHNSTON COUNTY ASSESSOR, 8451.81, High-

Y DocumentsK from Burns nents waivers apply to May 20th, 2021 for AN EL- Clements moved to approve to put the FY17/18 WC Per- way 1405, S.O.R.D., 82.00, 1406, TISH LUMBER, 162.06, & McDonnell Engineering this contract. EMENTARY CAFETERIA formance Rebate Distribution Payment in to general fund, 1407, CHICKASAW PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, Company through Quest- RENOVATION PROJECT second by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. 535.44, 1408, OKLAHOMA CORP COMMISSION, 25.00, CDN, upon payment of Owner: Tishomingo FOR THE TISHOMINGO This $10,753.48 will be taken off of the premium due to ACCO 1409, C.L. BOYD, 417.56, 1410, C.L. BOYD, 622.85, 1411, a $25.00 non-refundable Municipal Authority PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The for W/C Coverage for FY 21/22. PITMON OIL, 3015.00, 1412, TISH LUMBER, 76.79, 1413, deposit to QuestCDN for bids will be opened publicly Cribbs moved to approve Appoint Charla Phillips as 911 OKLAHOMA CORP COMMISSION, 25.00, 1414, SPRING an electronic set of doc- By: Janice Cain at 3PM the same day, at the Board Member for Dist #2 to Existing Vacancy for a 5 year HOUSE WATER, 10.00, 1415, S.O.R.D., 2403.75, 1416, uments. Bidding Docu- school Superintendent’s of- term, second by Clements, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and OG&E, 284.29, 1417, OG&E, 167.63, 1418, TOUCHTONE ments for use in prepar- Title: Interim City fice, 1300 East Main, Tisho- Clements. COMMUNICATIONS, 11.49, JCIA 10, JOHNSTON COUNTY ing bids may be viewed Manager mingo, OK. Cribbs moved to approve New Meeting Dates for Commis- INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY, 957.93, F-FF 33, TOUCHTONE and downloaded by reg- sioners Meeting and Payroll Due Dates, second by Clements, COMMUNICATIONS, 3.47, CMT 34, TOUCHTONE COMMU- istering with QuestCDN Date: April 15, 2021 Plans and specifications vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. This will be effective NICATIONS, 5.04, RM&P 7, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, online at www.QuestCDN. may be obtained on-line 5-1-21 for the remainder of 2021. 645.41, ¼ Fire 48, DOUGLAS, JEFF, 125.00, BSF 285, com (QUEST Project ______from link furnished by Cribbs moved to approve to Assist with Updates and Re- TISH LUMBER, 15.37, 286, RHEA, JOE 385.00, 287, TISH #7750469) or by calling Construction Manager or pairs in amount of $1,795.00 on the Fire Dept County Wide LUMBER, 18.52, 288, COMDATA, 2704.00, 289, TOUCH- 952-233-1632. Bidders (Published April 29, 2021) the office of the Architect Trailer, second by Clements, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and TONE COMMUNICATIONS, 19.20, 290, MILLER OFFICE may view the Bidding – Corner Greer & Assoc. Clements. This will be taken from the ¼ Cent Comm/Fire EQUIPMENT, 42.40, 291, STOLZ TELECOM, 4368.80, 292, Documents at no cost IN THE DISTRICT COURT 580.223.1341. Success- Chiefs account. COMDATA, 3036.64, on QuestCDN; however, OF JOHNSTON COUNTY ful subcontractors shall be Clements moved to approve to Purchase 2021 Ford Rang- to be considered a Plan STATE OF OKLAHOMA responsible for purchasing er Crew Cab 4WD for amount of $28,970.00 from State Con- Report gave by Commissioners Secretary, New Business: Holder, Bidder must reg- and/or furnishing all plans, tract SW0035, second by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs None, Public Hearing: None ister on www.QuestCDN. IN THE MATTER OF THE specifications and required and Clements. This will be paid from Visual Inspection funds. com and download the ESTATE OF documents for construction Cribbs moved to approve Memorandum of Understanding Clements motioned to adjourn meeting at 11:00 a.m., documents. Only regis- RASWELL GARRISON of the project. Between Commissioners and Emergency Management for second by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. tered Plan Holders will STEVENS, Deceased Road Channel Usage, second by Clements, vote aye Hall- receive addenda and up- The “Owner” reserves the mark, Cribbs and Clements. Approved on 26th of April, 2021. dates. No. PB-21-14 right to reject any or all Clements moved to approve OTC Form 969 for Additional proposals or to waive any Homestead Exemption Claim for $12,598.00 for 2020, second Seal Bidding Documents also ORDER AND NOTICE OF informality or technicality in by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Clements. may be examined at Tisho- HEARING any proposal in the interest Clements moved to approve ODOT/SA&I Form 100 Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk mingo City Hall Mondays ON PETITION FOR of the School District. Purchase Contract to Purchase through the Revolving Fund through Fridays between LETTERS OF 2021 Komatsu Excavator Model #PC210LC-11 in amount of Chairman: /s/ Jacky Hallmark the hours of 8:00 am and ADMINISTRATION Board of Education $189,795.00 from Kirby Smith Machinery from State Contract Vice Chairman: /s/ T.J. Clements 4:00 pm. Tishomingo Public Schools SW0455, second by Cribbs, vote aye Hallmark, Cribbs and Member: /s/ Cacy Cribbs Alan J. Looney, having Tishomingo, OK Partial sets of Bidding Doc- filed in this Court a Petition Scott Hutchings, President uments will not be available for Letters of Administra- of the School Board from the Issuing Office. tion, stating that Raswell Neither Owner nor Engineer Garrison Stevens died in- ______Johnston County will be responsible for full or testate on April 20, 1987 partial sets of Bidding Doc- in Tishomingo, Johnston (Published April 29, 2021) uments, including Addenda County, Oklahoma, a res- Business & Service Directory if any, obtained from sourc- ident of Johnston County, IN THE DISTRICT COURT es other than the Issuing Oklahoma, and that Alan OF JOHNSTON COUNTY Office. A hard copy of the J. Looney be appointed STATE OF OKLAHOMA Bidding Documents must Administrator of said es- Advertising in the Business and Service Directory is $4.00 per column be submitted with the Bid. tate, seeks an Order from In the Matter of the inch per week. Ads must run a minimum of 13 weeks. the Court finding the above Estate of A pre-bid conference and matters. site tour will be held at 1:00 EARLENE HAYES, PERRY’S PM local time on Wednes- IT IS THEREFORE OR- Deceased Doug’s Blue River Brown's Lawn day, April 28, 2021 at the DERED, AND NOTICE IS LAWN CARE Tishomingo City Hall, HEREBY GIVEN that on CASE NO. PB-21-03 Plumbing RV Park and Small the 20, day of May, 2021, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Rates 1130 E. Main Street Tisho- Contractor Lisc. # 6936 Small Scale Decorative Tractor Service at 1:30 pm, a hearing NOTICE TO CREDITORS Laundry Facilities • Game mingo, Oklahoma 73460 Landscaping • Mowing shall be held on said pe- Prof. Drain Cleaning Room with many game tables, Leaf Removal • and virtually. Attendance Edging • Trimming tition in the District Court To the Creditors of Earlene, dart board, 55 inch television, at the pre-bid conference Repair • Remodel Trees & Shrubs • Leaf Mowing • Roof of Johnston County, Pro- Hayes, Deceased central heat & air and (either virtually or in-per- Removal Light Hauling bate Division, in the City Quality Service electric fireplace • Wifi • Kids Cleaning • Tree son) is mandatory for • Cleanups Prime Bidders. of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, All creditors having Playground Area • Walking 371-2255 (TFN) Spring & Fall Trimming • and in the Courtroom of the claims against Earlene Trail • Outdoor Wood Firepit Bid security shall be fur- below-noted Judge, when Hayes, Deceased, are re- (580) 272-3402 Brush SEWING MACHINE 4700 OK Hwy 78 East, Milburn (TFN) and where any persons in- quired to present the same nished in accordance with SERVICE Call (580) 443-5912 Hogging • the Instructions to Bidders. terested in said estate may with a description of all (TFN) appear and contest same. security interest and other Service on all makes Driveway Work Section 746 of Title VII collateral (if any) held by 20 years experience • Land Cleaning of the Consolidated Ap- Dated this 19 day of April each creditor with respect Ernest Brown Advertise Good job for a fair price! propriations Act of 2017 2021. to such claim, to Bill Hayes, 505 North Burris (Division A – Agriculture, Personal Representative/ With Us! Call (580) 387-9797(TFN) (580) 371-3510(TFN) Rural Development, Food /s/ Laura J. Corbin Independent Executor, at and Drug Administration, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT the law offices of R. C. Sla- and Related Agencies COURT gle III, P. 0. Box 1244, Sher- 5x10 (580) 579-0615 Appropriations Act, 2017) man, TX 75091, addressed 10x10 Pack It In and subsequent statutes By: Deputy Court Clerk to R. C. Slagle III, attorney (580) 443-5939 mandating domestic pref- for the the Personal Rep- 10x20 (580) 371-3611 erence applies an Amer- ALAN LOONEY, resentative/Independent Storage LLC ican Iron and Steel re- OBA #33953 Executor on or before the Units Available quirement to this project. Attorney at Law following presentment date: All listed iron and steel 1416 Terrace Drive May 10, 2021 or the same 4 miles North of Tishomingo, on east side of Highway 377 (7/1) products used in this Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 will be forever barred. project must be produced Office (918) 551-6060 in the United States. The Fax (918) 551-7296 DATED this 5th day of 5x10 Tishomingo Mini Storage term “iron and steel prod- [email protected] April, 2021. 10x10 To Rent Storages Come Glen & Jayne Hull ucts” means the following 905 E. Main Street (580) 371-7257 products made primarily ______/s/ Bill Hayes 10x12 to All Star Vehicle Sales Tishomingo (580) 371-2662 of iron or steel: lined or Bill Hayes, Personal 12x12 • 1505 W. Main St. • unlined pipes and fittings, (Published April 29 & May Representative/ Buildings Available manhole covers and oth- 6, 2021) Independent Executor (580) 371-2662 (TFN) er municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flang- ADVERTISEMENT FOR R. C. Slagle, III, 18480000 es, pipe clamps and re- BIDS Attorney at Law 5x10 straints, valves, structural P. 0. Box 1244, Sherman, Milburn 10x10 steel, reinforced precast Sealed proposals will be Texas 75091 concrete, and construc- received by the Construc- Office: 903-436-6771 MannsvilleMini Storage 18x10 tion materials. The dem- tion Manager, RFD Con- Fax: 903-892-8531 Dan & Peggy Shaffer 10x20 inimis and minor compo- struction, Ltd., 1700 W. 4th E-mail: bobslaglelaw@ Street, Sulphur, Oklahoma yahoo.com Madill (580)C M 513-3350 Storage Available LPXLP until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, (TFN) ______Y K C M

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Page 14 G JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL G Thursday, April 29, 2021 ECU plans in-person commencement ceremony The COVID-19 to host an in-person were unable to experi- throughout the rest of With the emergence safe social distancing, pandemic may have commencement at 10 ence an in-person com- the year led to the subse- of effective vaccines in as well as the accommo- shut down in-person a.m. Saturday, May 8, at mencement. quent cancellation of the 2021 and the successful, dation of guests for each commencement cere- Koi Ishto Stadium on the “We are delighted to fall 2020 event, as well. collective adherence – participating graduate. monies for consecutive campus in Ada. provide a formal, in-per- In the continued ab- for more than a year – to Each participating East Central University The ceremony is for son ceremony for our sence of any kind of COVID-19 safety proto- graduate will receive a (ECU) graduating class- spring and summer 2021 graduates this spring,” effective virus mitiga- cols on campus, ECU is ticket allotment, and in es, but it won’t happen a graduate candidates, as Dr. Katricia Pierson, tion program, ECU of- now poised to return to turn that allotment will third time. well as the two 2020 ECU president, said. ficials erred on the side an in-person ceremony. be figured on the number ECU is making plans graduating classes who “They have sacrificed a of safety and conducted Safety protocols will of graduates who partici- great deal this past year, its first-ever virtual com- still be followed, but pate in the ceremony. and we are pleased to mencement ceremony in ECU officials say they “With many stu- Continued from Page 1 provide them with this December for both grad- are happy to once again dents, staff and faculty Election important capstone ex- uating classes. offer the tradition-rich, now inoculated against mit their application in County Election Board perience.” While it was no re- beloved ceremony that is COVID-19, we believe person at the County at 371-3670. The outbreak in placement for the pomp arguably the apex expe- we can more safely bring Election Board will be The Johnston County March 2020 initial- and circumstance of an rience for most college people together,” Pier- asked to provide proof Election Board is located ly caused the cancel- in-person ceremony, the students and their fam- son said. of identity.” at 403 W. Main Street, lation of an in-person university wanted to do ilies. It is the payoff for ECU will also offer Suite 104, in Tishomin- commencement cere- everything possible to years of hard work. a livestream of the com- Voters with ques- go, and is open from 9 mony for spring 2020 honor graduates under The spring ceremony mencement for those tions about absentee vot- a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday graduates. The contin- those challenging cir- at Koi Ishto Stadium will who choose to partici- ing should contact the through Friday. ued spread of the virus cumstances. allow ample room for pate or view remotely.

Boundaries Continued from Page 1 6 (currently represented by David Bullard) and District 14 (represented by Frank Simpson). The normal legisla- tive process for both the House and Senate redis- tricting bills was sched- uled to begin this week. If those bills pass from both chambers, they will then go to the governor for signature or veto. Leaders of the redis- tricting committees in both houses said the open and transparent process used by those commit- tees this time produced better maps. Sen. Lon- nie Paxton (R-Tuttle), chair of the Senate Se- Oklahoma House District 22 lect Committee on Re- districting, noted that Ryan Martinez (R-Ed- Under the Oklahoma 22 town hall meetings mond), chair of the Constitution, redistrict- PROUD TO BE YOUR HOMETOWN PAPER! - both virtual and in-per- House Redistricting ing plans for state legis- son - were held across Committee. lative districts must be C M Oklahoma in coordina- “These districts are completed by the end of tion with the House. based on unprecedent- this year’s regular ses- Y K “We sought public ed public input gathered sion. Subscribe today - Call (580) 371-0275 input at every stage, in- through the most town Congressional redis- cluding accepting pub- halls ever held, sever- tricting has no deadline. lic map submissions, al committee meetings The Legislature plans and shared those results involving every House to reconvene in a spe- through our website,” district, and public map cial session in the fall to Paxton said. “Because of submissions,” Martinez complete congressional the open and transparent said. redistricting and make redistricting process, the “By putting the pub- any necessary adjust- Senate district maps this lic in the driver’s seat, ments to legislative dis- year are more compact the House was able to tricts upon the release of and better by most crite- produce a very strong final Census data, which ria than the 2010 district map providing fair and was delayed by the fed- maps.” proper representation for eral government until Paxton’s sentiments all Oklahomans for an- Sept. 30 due to the pan- were echoed by Rep. other 10 years.” demic.

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