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Information sought COVID-19 impact goes beyond the virus in homicide Stress affecting students, teachers JERRY FINK ment. jected about a disease that The investigation into ing. MANAGING EDITOR It was the day the re- had not yet been detected the murder of Gregory Singleterry’s body was March 12 will be the ality of COVID-19 pan- in McIntosh County. Singleterry, whose body found at his home by Eu- first anniversary of the demic hit Eufaula. However, the pandem- was found Feb. 2 at his faula Police officers who day the Lady Ironheads The tournament was ic was spreading rapidly Sherwood Forest Addi- responded to a call. boarded a bus and head- canceled over fears of the in other parts of the na- tion residence, is con- D.A. Agent Kevin ed to Oklahoma City to virus and the team had to tion and the world. tinuing. Branscum said that due compete in the 2020 State board its bus and return Community transmis- As of Tuesday, there to the circumstances sur- 3A Basketball Tourna- home, frustrated and de- sion of the virus was first were no new develop- rounding the death the detected in the U.S. in ments. Violent Crime Task Force Feb. 2020 and by mid- The District Attor- was asked to lead the in- March all 50 states had ney’s Violent Crime Task vestigation. reported COVID-19 cas- Force is asking the pub- Branscum said anyone es. lic to come forward with with information about Since then, there have any information they the death should contact been more than 27 mil- Elementary School Counselor may have about the slay- him at 918-894-7787. lion cases in the U.S. re- Shasti James sulted in almost 464,000 deaths; in Oklahoma gering, but don’t tell the there have been almost whole story as it relates to Black History Month 405,000 cases and more students who have been than 3,800 deaths; and in forced to make dramatic ALMA HARPER Frederick Douglass (Feb. McIntosh County, 1,821 changes in their lives to GARDENIA ART CLUB 14). Both men greatly in- cases and 32 deaths. Black History Month The numbers are stag- See IMPACT, page A2 fluenced the Black Amer- Anxiety is the annual celebration ican population. of achievements by Black Douglass was an es- Americans and a time for caped slave who became recognizing the central an abolitionist and civil role of African Ameri- rights leader and Presi- School staff to receive cans in U.S. History. dent Lincoln signed the Black History Month Emancipation Proclama- $500 stipend is successor of Negro tion, which abolished History Week which was slavery in America’s con- initiated on Feb. 12, 1926 federate states. JERRY FINK ation has been scheduled by Dr. Carter G. Wood- MANAGING EDITOR for 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. In the 1960s, thanks in Eufaula School staff son, noted historian and part to the Civil Rights 11. founder of The Asso- will be happy to hear they In an administrator’s Movement and a growing will be receiving a one- ciation for the Study of awareness of black iden- report, High School Prin- Negro Life and History time district stipend $500 cipal Heather Combs ex- tity, Negro History week thanks to federal COVID (ASNLH). has evolved into Black pressed her frustration, Known as The Associa- funds. as well as the frustration History Month. “They’re calling it haz- tion for the Study of Af- President Gerald R. of teachers, over COVID. rican American Life and ardous duty pay,” Super- “You think it’s going Ford officially recognized intendent Jeanette Smith History (ASALH), this Black History Month in away, get excited and organization was dedi- said. then it comes back,” she 1976. The School Board vot- cated to researching and Each year the ASALH said. “Two teachers are in promoting achievements ed unanimously to ap- quarantine and as I was selects a new theme for prove the payment. by Black Americans and Black History Month. The sitting here I heard from other people of African The money is to com- another teacher who said 2021 theme is “The Black pensate staff for its hard descent. Family: Representation, she had been exposed.” Dr. Woodson was con- work and out-of-pocket Combs said the school Identity and Diversity”. money they have spent cerned that the contri- It focuses on relation- might begin the day with butions of Black Ameri- in keeping the schools three students in quaran- ships, the ties that bind open. cans were overlooked or people together by blood, tine and be excited about misrepresented and be- “We’re one of the few the low number, and by by race, by social affinity schools that have stayed gan lobbying for Negro and by religious convic- the end of the day 10 may CITY OF EUFAULA | COURTESY History Week as early as open at this time. It’s be in quarantine. Work crew replacing lift station at J.C. Watts Avenue and Lake- tion. a credit to everybody,” shore Drive. 1915. When Negro His- The history of the black Combs and Middle tory Week was first cele- Smith said. “It takes a School Principal Jeremy family is an integral part whole crew to make it brated in 1926 the second of our nation’s heritage. Gragg reported that the Lift station improvement underway week in February was happen.” number of parents at- Black family traditions, The school received chosen to coincide with arts, sports and music and tending a recent parent- Construction is under- The new lift station will the birthdays of Abraham more than $1 million to teachers conference was spend on COVID-related way for the new waste- be more reliable, sit fur- Lincoln (Feb. 12) and See BLACK HISTORY, page A3 down. water lift station at J.C. ther back from the lake to items, which will include “We only had about 50 text books, masks, hand Watts Avenue and Lake- avoid flooding and have parents,” Gragg said. shore Drive. This is re- a back-up generator for sanitizers and other sani- Combs said the num- tation expenditures. placing an old lift station emergencies, he said. ber at the high school was that often malfunctioned According to Foos “With 1,200 kids and similarly low. 150 staff, we go through a and occasionally caused the construction cost is She attributed the low sewer overflows in the $234,478. Of that amount lot of masks,” Smith said. number to the fact that A special meeting to area, according to City $63,000 is funding from discuss the COVID situ- See STIPEND, page A3Manager Jacob Foos. See LIFT STATION, page A3 Weather is brrrrr-fect, for polar bears Frederick Douglass Abraham Lincoln JERRY FINK McManus said it’s pos- There are no local road Seminole, Okfuskee and MANAGING EDITOR sible that the tempera- closings or power out- Hughes County. Schools in Eufaula and tures may not get back to ages. Reduction in services High School searching Checotah were closed above freezing until Feb. “Folks just need to were approved through- Tuesday due to inclement 20. slow down,” Whittle said. out much of the state, es- for veterans weather, with tempera- Locally, the weather U.S. 69 northbound pecially in the north and tures dipping into the low has not caused any major and southbound traffic west. The Eufaula High the veteran, the year they 20s with the chance of problems as of late Tues- between Savannah and McManus said the School EAST Program graduated and in which snow and icy roads. day morning. Kiowa was shut down state may be in store and the History Depart- war they participated. The temperatures McIntosh County/Eu- early Tuesday due to ice for some of the coldest ment are asking that any- The time period in- aren’t expected to get faula Emergency Man- on the road and multiple weather it has had since one who has a relative who cludes: above freezing for at least agement Director Suzie vehicles off the roadway. Feb. 10, 2011, when tem- graduated from Eufaula World War I, World the rest of the week and Whittle said the only ma- Due to the weather, peratures bottomed out High School and par- War II, The Korean War, could be about 30 degrees jor accident reported was the Commissioner of at -31 degrees in Nowata, ticipated in wars fought The Vietnam War, Opera- below normal for as many one near the dam involv- Public Safety at about 5 the lowest temperature during the 20th and 21st tion Desert Storm, Opera- as seven days, according ing four vehicles, includ- a.m. Tuesday announced ever recorded in the state. centuries to contact Alli- tion Enduring Freedom to Gary McManus, State ing a semi. a temporary reduction He said the weather son Aday at akaday@Eu- and Operation Iraq Free- Climatologist with Okla- “But there were no in- in non-essential services could rebound some on faula12 with the name of dom. homa Mesonet. juries,” she said. in Pittsburg, Wagoner, See WEATHER, page A3

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • February 11, 2021 IMPACT from page A1 The isolation factor af- this area. dents who didn’t want to fects different students in “I’ve seen an increase wear the masks,” Ranallo different ways – but most in stress levels due to said. “For the students crave socialization, which the challenges associated that are here at school we is difficult under the so- with distance learning at haven’t seen that much cial distancing require- times, student/teacher of an issue with it. It is a ments. quarantine protocol, and rule/standard for in-per- “Students whose par- at times, even though our son learning this year and ents have chosen the vir- district has been fortu- the students/staff have tual platform experience nate to offer connectivity done what is asked of the isolation … and so to many of our students, them. Even if they don’t most don’t have the op- unforeseen connectiv- like the masks, I think portunity to interact with ity issues. The kids worry they understand why we other students.” that their grades will be are wearing them. The students are faced affected if they can’t get “We had students who with the unknown, the something submitted be- chose a completely vir- uncertainty of isolation. fore a deadline.” tual option because of “There are a lot of un- Anxieties over testing the masks and are not Middle School Counselor High School Counselor Special Education Director knowns,” Dalton saids. and homework are more required to attend school Rachael Ranallo Jennifer Smith Michelle Dalton “All of this stuff on the prevalent this year. in-person. If the students cope with the disease Abnormal has become “Obviously kids are news, our younger kiddos “They’re more preva- have solid educational that threatens them, their the new normal. under a lot of stress,” says don’t have the ability to lent than normal due support at home this has teachers, their family, But students crave and Eufaula Public Schools process and understand to quarantine protocol been okay. Like all new their friends and their need normal. Special Education Direc- what’s going on. Not only which places students and platforms, some students neighbors. “I have noticed that tor Michelle Dalton. “Our fear for themselves, but teachers out of school for are struggling with this Students who are still students are more than students are handling the fear of what will happen extended periods of time option. in the process of develop- ready to get back to some stress quite well under the to their families. Some of as well as just the chal- “The masks do make ing mentally, emotion- type of normalcy, as circumstances, but things them have experienced lenges associated with the it hard to communicate ally and psychologically we all are,” noted High are so much is different, losses (due to the pan- adjustment to distance sometimes. When teach- are having to cope with a School Counselor Jen- which has brought a lot of demic). learning,” James said. ers give verbal instruc- disease that is adding un- nifer Smith. “The stu- challenges for students. “They may wonder if “As this global crisis tion (like a spelling test) imaginable stress to their dents are finding it hard The global pandemic the student in their class- has placed hardships on it can be difficult to un- young psyches. to navigate the different is a trauma that won’t go room who is absent one the entire world, we’ve derstand what they are How the stress is af- platforms, going back away, at least not in the day will come back. They seen families have to saying without seeing fecting them is not yet from traditional to dis- short run. feel the tension and the make the decision to ei- their lips move. I think fully understood, but it is tance learning and they “It’s a prolonged trau- pressure. ther leave our district or the students and staff all real. definitely do not like the ma,” Dalton said. “It’s a “The inconsistencies move into our district be- have problems with this While distance learn- unknown. trauma that will impact in all this had had an im- cause of financial stress. sometimes. We’ve had ing and virtual class- “They miss the struc- everyone differently, but pact. “Loss of jobs or wages to be better at enunciat- rooms once were a novel- ture of knowing exactly with a child it is a greater “Last year they didn’t due to COVID has been ing and speaking louder/ ty, they now are a reality. what is expected of them impact - and if there are come back to school after a reality for many people. more clearly.” Some students now in the classroom. I see underlying pressures, it spring break. They may Some have moved here Ranallo said students work from home. that students are strug- can make it even more wonder when we have out of necessity to live have come to her with Those who attend gling socially, and even difficult.” break if they will come with family, whether it’s worries concerning their classes in classrooms our system alerts have Isolation to control the back.” been for financial stability grades and school work, wear masks and keep safe shown more students are virus is one of the most Dalton stressed the or to care for a loved one especially if they’ve had distances. searching online for is- difficult issues. need for consistency in who has been adversely to be quarantined for any The high school, ear- sues such as depression, “Isolation has been dif- the lives of all students, affected by this virus. health reason. lier in this semester, was suicide and anxiety. We ficult, but we are blessed especially the younger “Kids are generally “They have also been forced to close its class- have a mental health or- in Eufaula to be able ones. very resilient and end up staying home more, and rooms briefly when the ganization, CREOKS, on to maintain in-person “All students need rou- adapting well here; but, socializing in-person less, virus got out of hand. campus now and that has learning at all three sites. tine and structure to feel those major life moves because of the pandemic. Although School Su- been a great tool in these The high school tempo- safe. The unknown and still have an impact on For many students this perintendent Jeanette times.” rarily had a brief period inconsistencies have cre- their emotional stability gives them time to be Smith reported at Mon- CREOKS is the largest where they had to switch ated anxieties.” and cause them to have more active on social day’s School Board meet- non-profit, mental health to distance learning. Dalton noted that the anxious thoughts and media and that is not al- ing that the COVID and substance abuse “Several students had younger kids don’t have fears associated with be- ways a positive. While numbers were down, the provide in Oklahoma. It to be in quarantine, some the ability to understand ing in a new place in the the opinions of others district still must contend provides comprehensive of them more than once what’s going on. middle of very challeng- used to be something we with issues created by the health, wellness and so- - and each time 7 to 10 “So it’s scarier for ing times.” could leave alone once we pandemic. cial services. days or more.” them,” she said. James said probably left school, now it follows Wearing of masks, the hardest part of the sit- kids home. though an important part uation has been trying to “Students are also con- of controlling the virus, keep everything in per- cerned for their families. creates issues with the spective when you watch Some have lost work and young people that some your children miss out are struggling financially never thought of before. on milestone memories like they never have be- “The kids can’t read fa- and “once-in-a-lifetime” fore this past year. The cial expressions, which is opportunities that can thought of losing their a way of communicating,” personally never be ex- home has come up in Dalton said. perienced in that aspect conversation and I hate She said the school dis- again. for any kid to have to trict it can to make sure Middle School Coun- worry about their hous- students feel safe and selor Rachael Ranallo ing situation. have support. says the impact of CO- “The office doors are “One of the most im- VID has definitely taken always open to students portant things we can do a toll on students differ- who need help. I have vis- is to be there for them,” ently than the stresses ited with many students she said. “Having that normally see in middle this year for numerous support is the best way school students. reasons. Every situation we can get through this.” “Students are hav- is unique and we are will- Elementary School ing trouble with the un- ing to help all our stu- Counselor Shasti James known of learning that dents with their issues. I says she has seen an in- we’ve all had to navigate wouldn’t say any situation crease in separation anxi- through this year. Quar- is serious or not serious. ety due to kids getting antine and virtual learn- Perception is reality for used to being at home ing is new and different these kids and we want with family more than for these kids and any- to help them no matter normal during a typical thing new is tough to deal how big or small the is- school year. with in the beginning. I sue may seem to us. We “There’s always some applaud our teachers that have resources available of that to be expected, have been working on a and want students to feel but the inconsistency in digital platform previous safe and secure, at school schedules over the past to this school year since it or elsewhere. year has definitely caused helps students feel slight- “We have been incred- an increase in their anx- ly more comfortable with ibly fortunate this year to iousness,” James said. these new expectations,” have CREOKS Counsel- “We’re creatures of habit, Ranallo said. ing services at our sites. and believe it or not, most The requirement to I cannot thank them students crave a daily wear masks took some enough for their support routine. The pandemic getting used to for the and knowledge they are has been everything but students. sharing with our fac- routine and has definitely When the school year ulty to help our students challenged students in started there were stu- through these struggles.”

Correction/clarification

Due to an editing er- statement, Pafford am- stated she would sit down ror it was incorrectly re- bulance service contracts with Pafford ambulance ported in the Feb. 4 issue with the county, not the management to work on of the Indian Journal that city and therefore stations the issue. Pafford ambulance has an ambulance in the county. However, her quote ambulance dedicated to If Pafford were to place in the article made it ap- the City of Eufaula. The an ambulance in Eufau- pear she would discuss article should have stated la, the company would the issue with the County the ambulance service probably charge for that Commissioners and that does NOT have an am- service. the County Commis- bulance dedicated to Eu- Susan Whittle, Direc- sioner would charge for faula. tor of McIntosh County the service. That is not To clarify another Emergency Management correct.

Thursday, February 11, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 BLACK HISTORY from page A1 many other things make African American fam- up the American culture. ily explores the past and This month celebrates present experiences and African American fami- rich traditions and con- lies in all their historic tributions made to the diversity. The study of the history of our country. STIPEND from page A1 teachers are in constant said. contact with parents be- In other business, cause of the COVID situ- head softball coach Ryan ation. Green was named the “Our teachers do a school district’s Bullying good job of interacting Co-Ordinator, a position with parents. They’re required by the state. practically in constant “Thankfully, we don’t contact,” she said. have to use that position Smith reported that often,” Smith said. overall, the COVID num- Former Middle School bers in the schools are Principal Chris Whelan down. is the former co-ordina- “The numbers are re- tor. He held the position CITY OF EUFAULA | COURTESY ally looking good,” she for about seven years City crews are hard at work rebuilding the wastewater lift station ect, the remaining $171,478 comes from the city’s Capital Improve- said. “Last Friday was the until his resignation last at J.C. Watts Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. The construction cost is ment Plan (CIP) Fund, money that comes from a $7.15 CIP charge on lowest since October.” year to become superin- $234,478. The Indian Health Services is donating $63,000 to the proj- utility bills. She attributed the de- tendent at Webbers Falls crease in numbers to in Muskogee County. adhering to face masks, Also, following an Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Parent Committee to meet social distancing and executive session, the constantly sanitizing School Board voted to A meeting of the Eufaula School Johnson O’Malley/ Okla. 74432. school buildings, as well re-hire Superintendent Title VI Indian Education Committee will be held on We would love for all parents of Indian children as to vaccinations. Smith and all school ad- Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at Eufaula Ad- and anyone that would like to show their support to “Half of our staff have ministrators for the 2021- ministrative Office, 1684 JM Bailey Hwy., Eufaula attend. taken their second vac- 22 school year. cinations. That helps the The next school year numbers go down,” she will begin Aug. 16. LIFT STATION from page A1 Indian Health Servic- paying for the new water es and the remaining meters, $5.50 is what gets $171,478 will come from set aside to do other capi- the City’s Capital Im- tal projects. provement Plan Fund. With approximately Foos said the CIP 1,850 customers paying Fund is funded through the CIP fee every month, the $7.15 CIP charge on it took approximately 17 utility bills. months to save up for the Because $1.65 of the City’s portion of the proj- CIP charge is directed to ect at $171,478.

wEATHER COURTESY Eufaula Elementary School from page A1 said. “And it doesn’t take January Students of the Month Wednesday before anoth- a lot with freezing weath- include: Back row (left to right) er surge of colder air hits er to cause big problems. Adisyn Daniel; Luke Folsom; the state later in the week. “The best idea is to Paislee Box; Bre’Anna Bu- “There’s not a lot of chanan; and Eli Hearod. Front hunker down and stay row (left to right): Glenn Burns; moisture to work with abreast of the latest con- Linkin Finch; Paige Smith; Jurre over the next seven days, ditions and forecasts, un- James; Kenley Secrest and Pay- but this could also til this whole winter craze ton Perry. Not pictured: Natalie change,” McManus passes over.” Taylor and Cruz North. Mayor files for re-election Incumbent Mayor numerous other proj- Eufaula James Duty has had a ects facing the city in the School Board change of heart and has months and years ahead. - Martha Jane Asher, decided he will run for “Even my wife want- incumbent, Office 1 re-election. ed me to run again,” he - Terry Nelson Burns, Duty, who has served laughed. Office 1 on the City Council for 12 The election will be Checotah City Council, years, filed for the Ward held April 6. treasurer candidates IV seat Wednesday after Eufaula City Council Incumbents had no stating Monday he had candidates challengers decided not to run again. - Jeffery Todd Warren Checotah (incumbent), At Large School Board “I received so many Incumbents had no calls from people after - Brandon Frank Lin- stead, At Large challengers that urging me to file Graham-Dustin School again and so I decided - Jamie Wayne Upton, Board to run,” he said. “There is Ward 3 - Jimmy Shaddix, Of- so much work still to be - Evelyn Sue Gulley, fice 1 done I hate to quit now.” Ward 3 - Jeremy Pippim. Of- He cited the water sys- - Emma Watts, Ward 4 fice 1 tem infrastructure now - Danny Gene Kirby, Henryetta being worked on as well Ward 4 School Board as the need for street - James Andrew Duty - David Molet, Office 1 work, ambulance ser- (incumbent mayor), - Richard Myers, Of- vice, new fire station and Ward 4 fice 1

Eufaula Director of Tourism and Economic Develop- ment Adam White is beginning a new column with this issue of the Indian Journal entitled Businesses in the Spotlight. His first feature is about Mama Tig’s Wood Fired Pizza, 123 Selmon Road.

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 11, 2021 Opinions

Senseless tragedies Letters This father shot and killed three of his own chil- dren, one-year-old Jalaiya, three-year-old Jaidus, and Thank You six-year-old Neveah. He also killed his girlfriend’s two Dear Editor, other children, five-year-old Harmony and nine-year- The family of Linda Dover would like to thank each old Que’dynce along with his brother Javarion. and everyone of you for the kindness shown during He tried to kill his girlfriend Brittany but she sur- her illness. We appreciate the cards, flowers, food and vived. Though she survived physically, I can’t help messages at this difficult time. She is rejoicing with but wonder how she will survive mentally? I can’t our Father in Heaven. Senseless tragedies are happening all around us even imagine burying one of my children let alone God Bless You, today. Lives are being snuffed out by evil individuals all five. Absolutely heartbreaking and senseless. This The Dover Family who seem to have no sense of remorse and no con- mother’s heart will ache as she does her best to navi- science. Just in this past week alone seven children gate life without her children now. and two adults have lost their lives and one adult is These are the psychopaths that are wreaking hav- still recovering. oc and causing such destruction in our communi- Accomplishments to our city The first family was from Sand Springs. The de- ties. These psychopaths are generally cold-hearted ranged man fatally stabbed his four-year-old daughter and calculating as they carefully plan out each move Dear Editor, River, his two-year-old daughter Piper and his girl- and use aggression to get everything they want to de- Following results of an election to a City Manag- friend Anastacia “Stacey” before killing himself. stroy everyone and everything in their path. er form of government, Eufaula hired Jacob Foos, a I’m not surprised that he had a history of domestic Both of these men, who I will not give fame to their young professional, who from the beginning, delved assault, not with Stacey, but in his other past relation- names only their victims, had different skin colors, into the many problems facing our community, up- ships. However, none of those cases resulted in any different backgrounds, different dynamics but tragic dating our infrastructure, waste water treatment plant, convictions. Am I surprised? Not really. outcomes due to mental health illnesses going un- housing and finances to name a few. According to the National Coalition Against Do- checked and domestic violence being swept under the A huge issue in Eufaula has been a lack of housing mestic Violence 72% of all murder-suicides involve an rug too many times. available for newcomers. As a result of his efforts to intimate partner; 94% of the victims of these murder- So what can we do to make a difference? get housing, Eufaula is going to see multi-million dol- suicides are female. We can stand up for victims. lar housing developments take place which will bring I guess the police won’t have to worry about press- We can fight back and create better policies and pro- new people to our community … which means more ing any charges anymore. Officers called it “a trag- cedures to follow on domestic violence cases and vote tax dollars for Eufaula. Families and businesses who edy for the community,” but I call it an “injustice to for those individuals that represent our towns. have thought about relocating to Eufaula will be as- every battered partner.” We can make sure our voices are heard loud and tonished to find availability of new housing options. The mother of the man discovered the bodies Sat- clear and that all these young lives were not lost in Immediately, Mr. Foos began working, prioritiz- urday when she came over to babysit so the couple vain. ing issues and writing grants to take care of millions could go out for Stacey’s birthday. Wow, even more We must learn to stand up and speak up when we of dollars required to do what urgently needed to be heartbreaking. see domestic violence happening in our neighbor- done. Residents and business owners are realizing the Plus Stacey had two other teenage children from hoods, in our churches (yes I said it) and in our own value of those grants he wrote. another relationship who now have to navigate life homes. It is very gratifying to see the new businesses down- without a mother. We cannot be silent any longer. Children are dying. town and along the Cove and the beautification that is The second family was from Muskogee. This mass Partners are dying. This has got to stop because our continuing to take place. Accomplishments to our city murder was only two miles from my home and .3 world as we know it is dying from all these senseless make it a city to be proud of. miles from my friend’s home. tragedies. Marty Sellers Member of Eufaula Citizens for Continued Progress the opportunity to show- help improve the Census For the Children case their talent and help count in towns across the make a difference in the state by holding a rivalry state. contest. We reached out Grants available from We were pleased to to municipal and school Oklahoma Humanities partner with the Okla- leaders, encouraging homa State Medical As- them to get members of OKLAHOMA CITY Major and Challenge sociation (OSMA) for their local area involved - Oklahoma Humani- Grant applications are re- our calendar art com- boost U.S. Census re- ties (OH) has announced viewed by the OH Board Advocacy efforts take petition. Young artists sponse. Each person new grant funding is of Trustees in late April, were called to submit counted in a Census re- available for cultural pro- and applicants are noti- center stage work for inclusion in our sponse brings back to gramming. fied of funding decisions OH is accepting appli- by May 1. JOE DORMAN tions, and alert the public 2021 daily desktop cal- our state about $1,700 CEO – OICA about critical issues. We endar. The submissions per year in our tax dol- cations by March 1 from Eligible projects must With the work begin- have found contact from were impressive and the lars we send to Washing- nonprofits wishing to support OH’s mission to ning at the State Capitol Oklahomans often helps judges from our board ton, D.C. apply for a Major Grant strengthen communities in the Oklahoma Legis- make bad bills good and and OSMA doctors had Wann, Oklahoma, lo- award of up to $10,000 or by helping Oklahomans lature this past week, the good bills even better. a difficult time choosing cated in Nowata County, a Challenge Grant award learn about the human Oklahoma Institute for Follow this column, a winner. won the effort, increas- of up to $20,000. 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143 Years ago guarded until pressures on rents are relieved and nor- Thursday, July 12, 1877 mal landlord-tenant bargaining is restored.” IndianThe Eufaula Journal ••••• DeaD or aLIVe Bill Posey was to be Taken either way 50 Years ago How an Outlaw Kept His Word and “Died Game” Thursday, Feb. 4, 1971 (From the Chicago Times) Eufaula, I.T. June 22 - “Killed while resisting arrest,” Mayor and City officials to receive is the return to be made by Sunthlarpee, of Ochee Pay Hike, May 1 town, Captain of the Creek Light Horse, in the case A motion was made by Clyde Harrison that the City of Bill Posey, one of the most notorious and reckless Stories from the past Attorney be paid a monthly salary of $100, and $10 for dare-devils of the gang that raids through Indian Ter- miscellaneous expenses. The motion was seconded by ritory and Kansas – desperadoes, horse thieves and J.C. Willmon, voted on and carried unanimously. cattle thieves that had infested this country for years. JERRY FINK, MANAGING EDITOR The Mayor asked for additional salary beginning the Death to all who stood in their way and robbing next term of office and also for the job to be for fulla time from all but their friends has been their motto. same company doing the street paving in Eufaula and mayor. In the discussion, it was decided that the Mayor Bill Posey was an escaped convict form the Texas is making good headway on this work. would not be permitted to have any other job, although They are nowNew fireworks laying pavement in the downtown Penitentiary. He was a skilled, daring and influential ordinance proposed details of the other job were not actually stated. leader. A Spanish-Mexican with a claim to Indian district and are in the middle of the business section Marshall Foley recommend a salary of $6oo per blood in his veins, Posey has made his headquarters of Main street. month. Jimmy Dobbs made the motion and it was on Cane Creek, Polecat and Arkansas rivers, drifting seconded by Dan Harper. The motion was voted on back and forth as required, always armed to the teeth gardening Time is Here; and carried unanimously. with a Spanish knife and three six-shooters and a rifle. Better Put Your Chickens Up Clyde Harrison recommended that the City Clerk On Friday last the Captain learned that Posey had Better put your chickens up that are runnnng at by given a raise. Presently the salary is $350 per visited Okmulgee that day and had a wounded finger large or the officers will get you if you don’t watch out. month. Marshall Foley made a motion that her salary amputated, and had left, going toward the Arkansas According to the city ordinance all chickens run- be raised to $425 per month. river. ning at large must be cooped up beginning the first of A recommendation was made that the Chief of Po- All that night, with a posse of two picked men, they March of each year and kept up all during the garden- lice be raised from $350 to $425 a month. followed his trail and Saturday evening they came up ing season. A motion was made and seconded that the City with him near Concharte town on Pole-cat-creek, If your neighbor’s chickens are bothering you tele- Treasurer be raised from $60 to $100 per month. driving some stray horses ahead of him. phone the chief of police and the matter will be looked He was well-mounted as usual and disdained to into immediately. eufaula Lake records gain in run from three Indians. Visitors During 1970 The Captain ordered him to surrender and throw MaN aND CHILDreN KILLeD WHeN Eufaula, with 3,214,000 visitors - a gain of 448 to up his hands. The fight commenced. Posey reached for WagoN TUrNs oVer Here 500 over 1969 - was the second most visited lake in his ever-present rifle, but his lost finger was in the way A sad accident occurred a few miles west of Eufaula the Tulsa District. and before he could bring it to bear a load of buck- Thursday of last when T.H. Denniston, well-known A popular water playground for more than a quar- shot went crashing through his right arm, breaking farmer and school teacher, in company with his three ter of a century, Lake Texoma continued to be the it above the elbow. As it dropped limp at his side he children, with a wagon and team was hauling a load most frequently visited Federal lake in the Southwest. dropped the rifle, drew his revolver with his left and of dirt. When going over a sharp curve hill the wagon It attracted 9,715,000 persons in 1970. emptied two of the chambers when another mass of was turned over, breaking one of the children’s neck buckshot broke his left arm. Spurring his well-trained and burying Mr. Denniston and another child be- school Board Member retires horse, he charged full speed at the Captain, knocking neath the dirt smothering them to death. Claude Bess Jr. retired from his position on the Eu- him and his horse over the bluff to the creek below The children killed were Charles and Fred, ages six faula Board of Education effective January 26, 1971. Posey then wheeled upon the posse, who stood and two years. A little girl a few years old was able to His retirement came about as a result of the annexa- make her way out of the wreck and give the alarm. their ground, firing at him with their revolvers. The ••••• tion of the Bunnie Creek area into the City of Eufaula. orders to take him dead or alive must be obeyed. Since he represented the outlying area, he was no lon- The fight was now at close quarters. Riddled with ger eligible to serve during the coming year. bullets and shot, the flesh torn from his hips. Both 75 Years ago Bess was born and reared in the Eufaula area. He at- arms broken, he continued the fight, trying to ride Thursday, Jan. 31, 1946 tended the Eufaula School System, graduating in 1939. down the officers. Captain Sunthlarpee had again He was elected to the board on March 28, 1961 and joined his posse, this time on foot. A well-aimed shot army engineers To Hold Meet served two consecutive five years terms with no op- tore off Posey’s nose completely. A survey report on the Arkansas river and tributar- position. It seemed impossible to kill him. ies for improvement in the interest of navigation, flood ••••• Still he refused to surrender. Their revolvers nearly control and power development and other water uses, empty, it looked as though he would again escape, but which was prepared in compliance with several con- 25 Years ago the last bullet from the Captain’s revolver struck him gressional acts and committee resolutions by a special Thursday, Feb. 29, 1996 in the chin, breaking his jaw and went crashing up board, is now under consideration by the war depart- through his brains. ment. In connection with the review of the report by Fires Keep Lake eufaula area Firefighters Busy Mangled almost beyond recognition, game to the the board of engineers for rivers and harbors, public Firefighters from almost every fire department in last, he fell dead from his horse, making good his oft- hearings were held by the board in Tulsa on May 4 and the Lake Eufaula area battled fires this past Friday af- repeated boast, “that he would die but would never be 5, 1945, and in Little Rock, Ark., on May 7, 1945. ternoon that destroyed a number of buildings, vehi- taken prisoner.” cles and boats in the area south of Texanna Road near ••••• Blackberry Meet To Be Held Here on Wednesday Indian Springs. A meeting is to be held in Eufaula, Wednesday af- Steve Leathers, Texanna Volunteer Fire Department 100 Years ago ternoon, February 6, to discuss blackberry produc- chief, said the blaze destroyed two mobile homes (a Thursday, March 3, 1921 tion. This meeting will be held in the court room at single and double wide), eight outbuildings, a house, the court house beginning at 1:30 p.m., Sam Criswell, three vehicles and two boats. CITIZeNs BUY sITe For ParK PUrPoses county agent, revealed. Lions’ Club Fathers Proposition – Swimming Pool, Blackberry production has good possibilities and apply Now For absentee Ballots For Bath Houses, Swings, Etc. to Be Installed may become a good cash crop in the future. Presidential Preferential Fathered by the Lions’ Club, the citizens of Eufaula Voters in McIntosh County who want to have ab- by public donation this week purchased of Bunnie rent Control Need Is Met, oPa says sentee ballots mailed to them for the March 12 Presi- McIntosh seven acres of land with a large running Stabilized rents are being subjected to great pres- dential Preferential Primary should apply now, Coun- stream, one and a half miles northwest of the city. The sures today, far greater than those that sent uncon- ty Election Board Secretary Polly Williams said today. stream is being cleaned, with a spillway, bath houses, trolled rents skyrocketing 50 percent in the period etc. being erected, swings, etc. and the ground is being between the Armistice in 1918 and 1921, Robert Tax revenue shows December sales Up made into a park. Thomas, area rent director, said today. Both Eufaula and Hanna, according to the Febru- “The housng shortage is more acute now than it was ary disbursement of city sales tax by the Oklahoma WorK To sTarT oN sTorM seWers sooN after the first World War, when 90 percent of the rent Tax Commission, saw their coffers enriched also from All material has been ordered and work will be inflation during the war period took place. Then, $40 December 1995 sales. pushed to an early completion on Eufaula’s storm rents soared to $60 and $50 rents climbed to $90. Eufaula received $93,783.40, up from $87,272.34 sewers. “Today we have rent control to protect tenants from one year earlier while Hanna collected $5,735.22, an The contract was given more than a week ago to similar or even greater inflation. As long as OPA rent increase over the $4,914.30 received from December Comstock and Smedley company of Tulsa. This is the control is continued by Congress, tenants will be safe- ‘94 sales.

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Lake Eufaula Christian Church like our Father wants. volved in everything you The adult class is cur- Pastor Jeremy Little in- Lord. All others will fail. the satisfaction we de- We need to communicate do. If God is not in your rently studying the Book vites and welcomes you If the Master Builder isn’t sire. Peace is not earned to our children that they family planning, build- of Matthew. to join us at Lake Eufaula consulted, we will labor through the world, it are precious to us and ing your fortress will fail. Our worship service Christian Church. Our in vain. Construct your is only provided by the God. C. The Jubilation Help your family to see starts at 11 a.m. Our week two of Family Mat- spiritual house according Lord. Point: The poten- of Children: “Blessed is that God is loving, ap- Wednesday Night Bible ters was A Fortress With- to His design. B. Protec- tial of a family fortress the man whose quiver is proachable, and vital for Study starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Home from Psalm tion: “Unless the Lord relies on God-centered full.” Children raised in their lives. A Christ-cen- Our youth group di- 127: 1-5. watches over the city, the construction, protection, a Godly home will bring tered home recognizes vides into elementary Have you made your guards watch in vain”. In and satisfaction. II. Prof- honor to their parents, God’s value in the poten- and secondary classes for home a spiritual fortress? our homes and families, itability: “Children are a Legalistic Christianity tial and profitability of Bible Study. We are start- A relationship with the when we enjoy blessings, heritage from the Lord, and Lukewarm Christi- the family fortress. ing a new series called, Lord is the most impor- God has covered us with offspring a reward from anity don’t work well Are you seeking salva- “Let’s Fall in Love Again” tant thing for the con- His grace. Our home is Him.” Profitability would in truly God-centered tion? 1. Hear the Word. with a study of the five struction and defense our fortress in the world. be the measure of effi- home, Fall in love with (Romans 10:17) 2. Believe Love Languages. This will of one’s family. Without If God is there, it will ciency of the home. God the humanity and grace the Word (Mark16:16) be group studies for men Him, the foundation foster growth, love, and shows you it is profitable of Jesus—not just rules 3. Repent of Sins (Luke and women. Please join of the fortress will fail. discipleship. If God is to understand His gift and lukewarm Christian 13:3) 4. Confess Christ us to study the ways to A Fortress within the not there, the enemy will of children. Each child ideas, The Kingdom of (Matt. 10:32) 5. Be im- understand and improve Home: In Psalm 127: 1-2, prevail. Solomon said born into this world is God needs homes that mersed in baptism for relationships. Awaken Solomon speaks of how that it is self-conceited God’s miracle. B. The can shine like a Christ- remission of sins (Acts student Ministry offers a Godly relationships im- pride and vanity to not instruction of children: centered beacon. “I have 2:38). faith-filled youth group pact the home’s potential have God involved in “Like arrows in the hand no greater joy than this, to If you are searching for study. and profitability I. Po- building your home. C. of a warrior are children hear of my children walk- a church where the Bible If you are looking for tential: “Unless the Lord Satisfaction: “—for He born in one’s youth. Ar- ing in the truth.” 3 John: is preached and taught as a respite from the trials builds the house, the grants sleep for those He rows must be shaped and 4. Point: The profitability God’s divine word then and tribulations of today’s builders labor in vain.” A. loves.” Solomon reveals sharpened. The same of your family fortress re- join us at Lake Eufaula world and a place to wor- construction: In our de- the vanity of human and is true for children. We alizes the provision, in- Christian Church. ship and study in spirit cisions to build our fam- effort within the home. must spend time with struction, and jubilation Join us for coffee, do- and in truth, then join us! ily, there must be a firm God must be present in our children teaching of children. Life Applica- nuts, and Sunday School Take Your 2021 journey foundation based on the our endeavors to achieve them and shaping the tion: God needs to be in- at 10 a.m. with us!

Trinity Episcopal Church in a very concrete way, with him – to move and strengthens the pow- Our Gospel this week News here? or wounded. But Jesus is showing us what that among our families, erless… Those who wait continues to teach us First of all, something always close to us in the wholeness looks like. friends, coworkers and for the Lord shall renew about the healing power profound has just hap- midst of our pain, our He’s casting out whatev- community, sharing the their strength, they shall of Jesus… pened with Jesus’ heal- afflictions and our “in- er demons fight against Good News of God’s love mount up with wings Jesus has been teach- ing. First he was in the ternal injuries,” always the reign of God; those and grace and the very like eagles, they shall run ing in the synagogue all synagogue preaching ready to heal us with love demons can be in peo- real power of God’s heal- and not be weary, they day where he healed a and healing, but now and compassion. ple, in communities or ing presence among us. shall walk and not faint” man with an unclean he has gone into Peter’s But Jesus’ healing is in institutions. And we We respond to our (Isaiah 40:29, 31). spirit. Afterwards he HOME, where his friend even more than that – see over and over again own healing with love, Take those words to goes to Peter’s house LIVES. Jesus doesn’t it demonstrates what that these demons are gratitude and service. We heart. By the grace of and immediately heals just wait for us to come the Good News of his no match for the Good reach out to people wher- God, we are the healed. Peter’s ill mother-in- to him in a formal way preaching is all about. News and compassion of ever they are in life and We are also the healers. law. Then everybody• when we are in need of Jesus’ primary purpose Jesus. share God’s love, com- And as Paul tells the Cor- in town descends upon healing – he comes to us wasn’t to be a great faith I am certain everyone passion and mercy with inthians, “We do it all for Peter’s house, bringing “where we live,” to all the healer or miracle worker is looking for some kind them; we do our best to the sake of the Gospel, so every sick, disabled and intimate places in our – it was to preach the of healing in this world bring honesty, justice that we may share in its mentally disturbed per- lives where we might be Good News about the of ours. That’s where and forgiveness into the blessings” (Corinthians son with them, and Jesus wounded, weak or strug- coming of God’s King- the last couple of verses world, especially wherev- 9:23). heals them all. The next gling. Perhaps we do not dom. Jesus preaches of this particular Gospel er we find injury and suf- Wherever you are on morning he tells his dis- have the courage or con- about God’s love, for- story become really im- fering. Of course we can’t your spiritual journey, ciples he (and they) are fidence to go on our own giveness and compas- portant for us. “Let US fix or heal everything, but we welcome you into our setting out for the neigh- to Jesus and ask for heal- sion, and about all of hu- go on to the neighboring we all can make a differ- family at Trinity. Sunday boring towns so he can ing; we might be embar- manity being healed and towns, so that I might ence in another person’s worship and Holy Com- preach his Good News rassed; we might think made whole. When he proclaim the message life, and that makes an munion are at 10am, there also – “For that is we should be able to physically heals people there also,” Jesus says. enormous difference in 305 W. High St., Eufaula, what I came out to do,” “suck it up” and heal our- and casts out demons, This is essentially him our life with God. 689-2369. Face masks he says (Mark 1:29-39). selves; or we might not he makes a little piece telling us to grab OUR Isaiah tells us, “God and social distancing re- What is the Good even realize we are sick of that Kingdom happen “go bags,” too, and come gives power to the faint quired. Mama Tig’s fires-up the Eufaula menu

more people come in for moving to the Eufaula a few minutes to have a taurant happen. People Businesses in the our sub sandwiches, pasta area closer to family. hot fresh pizza at home,” giving us a shout out on Spotlight and salads,” said Janette. “We are constantly explained Janette. “It’s re- social media helped us ADAM WHITE There are daily specials learning. Restaurants are ally popular for people make Mama Tig’s a suc- EUFAULA DIRECTOR OF TOURISM AND from the secret menu, a fast-paced business, but who live out of town. We cess. A huge thank you to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA such as Bob’s Famous it’s worthwhile to see our do it ourselves sometimes everyone in Eufaula and Egg-Salad Sandwich and customers come in three when work is hectic. It’s the local area,” expressed Janette’s Thursday Lasa- or four times per week,” a great option to remem- both Bob and Janette. gna. said Janette. “We want ber.” “Our customers are the Janette mentioned she to do the best at every- Bob and Janette wanted best. It’s why we’re here.” enjoyed many of the local thing we can – and that to thank the whole town If you would like to rec- restaurants in Eufaula but includes having fresh, ex- of Eufaula, especially the ommend a business for a wanted to make Mama citing menu options.” local business owners. spotlight, please contact Tig’s Pizza a place that Bob and Janette want “From day one, our Adam White at AWhite@ “felt like something I had to make Eufaula a “res- customers made this res- CityOfEufaulaOK.com. growing up.” taurant row” for locals As the restaurant grew and visitors. Bob added, in popularity, so did the “there are a lot of fantas- demand for help. Em- tic restaurants here. We ploying 15 local commu- want to see Eufaula as the nity members, Bob and hotspot everyone goes to Janette see their percep- eat. You can decide what tions change as the busi- you want when you get Janette and Bob Davis. ness evolves. here. Pizza, steak, Mexi- “We are at the point can – Eufaula has it all!” Is there anything bet- or three weekends per now where our goals are Mama Tig’s pleasantly ter than a hot wood-fired month. We didn’t think moving from selling piz- surprises a lot of first- pizza on a cold evening? we would be making a zas to making our work- time visitors with some of Bob and Janette Davis, living doing this, but we family successful. They the unique offerings. owners of Mama Tig’s kept seeing more and make the business what “It’s hard to find a place Wood Fired Pizza, 123 more people every week. it is,” explained Bob. “We that does keto pizza well. Selmon Road, don’t think We started by selling 10 are getting to the point This is the best low-carb so. Taking inspiration or 12 pizzas a day. Then now where we can make pizza in the state, hands from Janette’s parents in that number turned to that a reality. It’s about down,” said Josh Cham- Michigan, they decided 20, then 50, and now it’s making something truly bers, an Oklahoma City to open a pizza truck in taken a life of its own,” special for our commu- resident who comes to 2016 that slowly grew said Bob. “It’s truly grown nity.” Eufaula for weekends. into one of the most pop- by word of mouth, which Despite Mama Tig’s Mama Tig’s also pro- ular stand-alone eateries is really exciting to see.” success, Bob and Janette vides par-baked pizzas as in Eufaula. “Our hand-made piz- didn’t start in the restau- an option for those who “Originally, we thought zas are Mama Tig’s forte. rant industry. Bob had a want to enjoy a hot pizza we would be open two But we are seeing a lot long and fascinating ca- at home. reer as an engineer. At “We can par-bake the the same time, Janette pizza to keep the wood- worked as a software re- fired taste so you can tailer before retiring and throw it in the oven for Bob and Janette Davis, Mama Tig’s owners.

Thursday, February 11, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries

Marcia Rae Russell Jeanne Yearwood Oct. 12, 1951 – Feb. 1, 2021 Feb. 19, 1947 – Feb. 1, 2021 Marcia was born on Oct. brother-in-law, Tony Jeanne. She passed away Antiques Roadshow and 12, 1951 in McAlester, Rackley, of Eufaula; Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at OSU and OU sporting Oklahoma to Arnold Al- cousin, Keith Russell, of home in Colony. events. bert and Sarah Francis Mustang; nieces: Tracy Jeanne grew up in Eu- Although she moved (Emanuel) Russell. She Keplinger and Kim Cur- faula and graduated from with her husband to Col- attended Midwest City tis, both of Oklahoma high school there. After ony in 2009, she never Schools. City; great-nephew and attending college briefly, forgot her Eufaula roots In her younger years, nieces: Tyler Curtis, Sar- she went to work at the and maintained a lake Marcia loved traveling ah Maldonado and Madi- state welfare depart- house there close to her with her family going to son Maldonado. ment in Oklahoma City brothers until last year. horse races. She is preceded in in 1967. Shortly thereaf- Jeanne is survived by In 1972, she moved to death by her parents and ter, she transferred to the her husband of 40 years, the Eufaula area with her one sister, Cheryl Rack- Oklahoma State Mental Lonnie of their home in parents. ley. Health Department and Colony; one son, Andrew Marcia enjoyed card Cremation arrange- worked as an accountant and his wife Mandy of games, watching Wheel ments were made with until her retirement in Collinsville; two daugh- of Fortune and bird Hunn Black & Merritt 1999. Her husband began ters, Emily Morrow and watching. She would al- Graveside services working at the depart- her husband James of Marcia Rae Russell, ways put up feeders. Mar- Funeral Home & Crema- ment in 1979 and on Feb. Guthrie and Connie Fin- tory. for Jeanne Yearwood, 69, of Eufaula, passed cia was a member of the 73-year-old Colony resi- 9, 1980, they were mar- ley and her husband Ryan away on Feb. 1, 2021 at Lindsay Chapel Baptist Online condolences ried in Oklahoma City, of Ocala, Florida; two may be made at www. dent, were held at 2 p.m., the St. Francis Hospital Church. Thursday, Feb 4, 2021, at where they made their brothers, Bryce McKin- in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Survivors include: hbmfuneralhome.com. Red Top Cemetery with home. ney of Eufaula and Bob Carol Waters officiating. Their union was McKinney and his wife Members of the Red Rock blessed with three chil- Brenda of Eufaula; and Mennonite Church in dren. Jeanne took great seven grandchildren. Thelma (MiMi) Knight Shields Eakly sang gospel hymns. pride and joy in the chil- Jeanne is also survived May 6, 1942 – Jan. 29, 2021 Lockstone Funeral Home dren and seldom missed by KoKo, her beloved dog directed the service. any of their scholastic who was on her lap or by several years raising ba- grandson Lance Weeks Jeanne was born Feb. and athletic events. her side for the past 11 bies and ironing military of McAlester; her grand- 19, 1947, in Muskogee to She was an excellent years. fatigues and police uni- daughter Whitney Weeks Joseph Stephen and Helen cook and made outstand- In lieu of flowers, con- forms. of Tulsa; her great-grand- Mae (Bryce) McKinney. ing desserts for family tributions may be made Thelma later spent son Caden Johnson of She was named Ida Jenita get-togethers for many to Colony Community in several years working in McMinnville, Or.; her after her grandmothers years. She loved watching Action, Inc., P.O. Box 66, the sheet metal and heat- great-granddaughter but was always known as cooking shows, Jeopardy, Colony, OK 73021. ing and air conditioning Emmelyn Johnson of Mc- business in Shreveport. Minnville, Or. In 1979, when Neal re- She is also survived by tired from the Shreveport three special little aunts, Linda Lou Dover Police Department, they numerous cousins, two returned to his home- half-sisters and several Aug. 27, 1954 – Jan. 18, 2021 town of Eufaula. Thelma nieces and nephews. Eufaula Public School. of Jackson, Mich.; Mari- enjoyed working in her She is preceded in She was a member of the lyn Tolbert, of Mellette, flowerbeds, reading and death by her maternal Burns Chapel Church of Okla.; William Dover, of doing genealogy. grandparents, Exa and God where she played Lawton, Okla.; and Bob- She was an avid scrap- William Horton and her piano. by Dover and wife, Lisa, booker but her favorite paternal grandparents, From a young age of Mellette, Okla.; and Thelma (MiMi) Knight thing was being MiMi to John and Katie Waters growing up on the farm, many nieces, nephews Shields, 78, of Eufaula Brad and Zach and later Knight; her parents An- Linda nurtured and cared and cousins. passed away on Jan. 29, to Caden and Emmelyn. nie Horton Howell and for the calves and horses, Preceding her in death 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thelma was a member Walter Ross Knight; and Baby and Shadow. She are her parents, brother, Thelma was born May of First Baptist Church her granddaughter Katie liked to cook, collect Larry Dover, nephews, 6, 1942 in Shreveport, in Eufaula. She was a Johnson. dolls and teddy bears and Joseph Michael Dover Louisiana and was the member of the John Family visitation was became a caretaker for and Stephen Dover, sis- only child of Annie Hor- Jumper #2599 Chapter of on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from her elderly cousin. Her ters-in-law, Jackie Dover ton and Ross Knight. She the Oklahoma Division 5 -7 p.m. life’s pleasure was giving and Jeanette Dover. spent much of her child- United Daughters of the Services were held to others in need. Her favorite verse of hood in Florien, Lousi- Confederacy, and was a in the Chapel at Hunn, Later in life, Lin- the bible is John 3:16, ana where she was raised Past President of the Di- Black, & Merritt on da lived near Siloam first memorized to her by her maternal grand- vision. She served in sev- Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2 Linda Lou Dover went Springs, Arkansas, and by her mother. “For God parents, Exa and William eral offices at the Chapter p.m. with Mike Scifres of- to be with the Lord Jan. enjoyed going on outings so Loved the World that Horton. She graduated and Division level. She ficiating. 18, 2021, at the Specialty with groups of friends to he gave his only begotten from Stonewall (Louisi- was also a member of the Interment was at the Hospital, Ft. Smith, Ar- Eureka Springs, Spring- Son that whosoever be- ana) High School in 1960, Okemah Chapter of the Greenwood Cemetery in kansas. She was born dale and Fayetteville. She lieveth in him should not where she was voted Miss Daughters of the Ameri- Eufaula. on Aug. 27, 1954 at her was a beloved sister and a perish but have everlast- Stonewall High, Friendli- can Revolution. Pallbearers were Scott home in Mellette, Okla- kind generous loving per- ing life.” est and Most Popular by Survivors include her Shields, Donnie John- homa the sixth child of son. A memorial service her senior class. husband, Neal, of the son, Brad Johnson, Zach Mary Eugenia Redman Linda is lovingly sur- will be held at a later date Following graduation, home; her daughter, Kaye Shields, Dr. Stanley and Virgil Lloyd Dover vived by her siblings: at Mellette Cemetery. Thelma worked as a tele- Johnson and husband McIntosh and Hunter Sr. Virgil Lloyd Dover Jr. of Online condolences phone operator for South Donnie of Eufaula, Okla.; Schaeffer. She attended school at Lafayette, La.; Marion may be made at www. Central Bell. She soon met her son, Scott Shields and In lieu of flowers, do- Mellette Community and Dover and wife, Diane, hbmfuneralhome.com a handsome young police wife Brenda of McAlester, nations may be made officer, Neal Gary Shields, Okla.; her grandson Brad to Wreaths for Warriors and on Jan. 14,1961, Neal Johnson and wife Colby Walk, PO Box 3533, Ft. and Thelma were married of McMinnville, Or.; her Stewart, GA 31315 or the OK School for the Deaf offers adaptive equipment for in Shreveport, Louisiana. grandson Zach Shields Oklahoma Medical Re- Oklahomans with hearing or speech communication needs She spent the next of Muskogee, Okla.; her search Foundation. Oklahoma City smoke alarm sounds, – Telephone and as- a doorbell rings, a sistive equipment is baby cries and/or Sue Ann Bumgarner available for eligible when severe weather Oklahomans who are warnings are issued. April 18, 1935 – Feb. 5, 2021 deaf, hard of hearing, “It is an honor to April 25, 1954 at Little four great-grandchildren: deaf-blind and those be the home of the Coweta Baptist Church. Keisha Postoak, Natasha with speech com- Equipment Distri- She married Leonard Postoak, Jonathan Stroble munication needs bution Program and Ray Bumgarner on April II and Kaysen Stroble. through the Okla- one more way that 2, 1981 at Eufaula United She is preceded in homa School for the the Oklahoma School Pentecostal Church. They death by her parents, Deaf’s Equipment for the Deaf fulfills were happily married for James and Kogee (Morri- Distribution Pro- its statutory role as a gram. statewide resource on 11 years before he pre- son) Deere; son, Nathan- COURTESY ceded her in death on iel (Peanut) Grayson; sis- This adaptive deafness,” OSD Su- equipment is free or Brandy Johnson displays telephone and perintendent Chris July 28, 1992. ter, Evelyn Jean Dowling; other adaptive equipment available through Sue retired from the and two brothers: James at little cost for those Oklahoma School for the Deaf’s Equipment Dvorak said. “Brandy Eufaula Hospital. After (Squeak) Deere Jr. and who meet the guide- Distribution Program at employment fairs, works hard each and retirement, she enjoyed Daniel Deere. lines of the program. senior centers and community events. every day to serve sewing, beading, and go- A funeral service was The equipment pro- Oklahomans with ing to craft fairs. Sue was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, gram is located on all levels of hearing OSD’s main campus in sages that are transmitted across all ages to improve a member of New Arbor Feb. 9, 2021 at the Kelley over regular phone lines,” Sue Ann Bumgarner, Baptist Church in Eufau- Memorial Chapel with Sulphur. access, equity and quality The school is a division Brandy Johnson, DRS of life.” 85, of Eufaula, passed la. She was also a mem- Gary Hawkins and Phil equipment distribution away on Friday, Feb. 5, ber of the Creek Nation Lawrence officiating. of Oklahoma Depart- For more information ment of Rehabilitation program coordinator, about OSD’s Equipment 2021 at the McAlester Community. Burial followed at said. Regional Health Center. Survivors include: her Morrison Cemetery un- Services. Distribution Program or “OSD’s Equipment Home alerting devices other services for Okla- Sue was born on April 18, daughter, Carolyn Stroble der the direction of Hunn that are available through 1935 to James and Kogee Pickering; four grand- Black & Merritt Funeral Distribution Program homans who are deaf or offers telephone devices, the program include hard of hearing, please (Morrison) Deere. She children: Misty Post- Home & Crematory. flashing or vibrating graduated from Stidham oak, Nathaniel (Chubby) Online condolences such as amplified phones, visit https://www.osd. captioned phones which signalers. The assistive k12.ok.us/255639_2 or High School. Grayson, Sara Stroble, may be made at www. equipment will alert the Sue was baptized on and Jonathan Stroble; and hbmfuneralhome.com automatically display contact Johnson by phone conversation as text, and consumer by vibration at 580-622-4913, video- text telephones (TTYs) and/or flashing lights phone for the deaf at 405- with keyboards that en- when the phone rings, 294-3977 or bjohnson@ able users to type mes- an alarm clock buzzes, a osd.k12.ok.us.

PAGE A8 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 11, 2021 Eufaula High School Band earns honors

Will perform concert April 16

The Eufaula High School Band made the EOBDA Honor Band 2021 and will perform a concert on Friday, April 16 at Sti- gler High School. Band members at all grade levels made the Honor Band, which includes grades 6 through 12. “The amount of students who made the Honor Band are the most the program has ever had make it,” noted Band Director Rusty Helms. The Eufaula High School band making the EOB- DA Honor Band 2021 includes: Flute: Kailyn Willis, Sarah Brown and Cam- mian Magreevy Clarinet: Tredon Curtis, Abigail Bell, Alexis Tootill, Abigail Charlton and Dasyn McIntosh Bass Clarinet: Carys Brillo Alto Sax: Andrew Worley, Jake Berry and Destiny Jennings Tenor Sax: Gabe Bell and Noah Alexander Baritone Sax: Alexander Worley Trumpet: Cayla Cox and Jace Berry French Horn: Robert Johnson Trombone: Christian Stevenson Baritone: Nicholas Bradford Tuba: Logan Johnson and Timothy Summers Percussion: Tucker Leathers and Willow Poling

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119 S. Main St. • 918-689-9334 The 6th Graders who made EOBDA Honor Band 2021 includes: Baritone Sax: Jayson Collins Flute: Kyiah Lynn Trumpet: Shayleigh Johnson Clarinet: Savanna Adams Trombone: StarrleighAaron and Tyse Buck Alto Sax: Kenadee Roberts Percussion: Jagger Gore Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, February 11, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Cord Montgomery tightens his hold on Andrew Mullins of Stilwell Checotah senior Jalen Atkins picks up Dillion Con of Stilwell and Checotah senior Zach Whitman pins Stilwell’s Trey Chuculat in and pins him in 3:20 in the Mat Cats meet on Monday. slams him to the mat before pinning him for the win. Monday night’s action. Mat Cats celebrate Senior Night, fall to Stilwell

RODNEY HALTOM “I really thought we did well and com- 106 Leland Phillips (Checotah) wins 152 Taner Jones (Checotah) lost by SPORTS EDITOR peted at a high level. This team continues by forfeit. fall 3:38. The Checotah Wildcats wrestling pro- to improve with each meet. We just need 113 Keith McGuire (Checotah) wins 160 Checotah forfeit. gram hosted the highly talented Stilwell to continue that until we reach our po- by fall 2:42 over Sean Newman. 170 Cord Montgomery (Checotah) Indians Monday night at Truman Dixon tential as a team,” Checotah head wres- 120 Checotah forfeit. wins by fall 3:20. Fieldhouse in Checotah. It was a special tling coach Brent Oleson said. 126 Dalton Murray (Checotah) lost by 182 Creed Hall (Checotah) lost by fall night for the Wildcat seniors as they were The Checotah seniors of Jalen Atkins, fall. 1:00. recognized in a pre-meet ceremony. Malachi Harris and Zach Whitman each 132 Zach Whitman (Checotah) won 195 Checotah forfeit. Afterward there was great action on the had victories while Jhonathen McGuire’s by fall. 220 Kyler Pouncil wins by major deci- wrestling mat. However, Stilwell edged out opponent forfeited. 138 Checotah forfeit. sion 14-3. Checotah 42-40 for the win after the Wild- Meet Results: 145 Malachi Harris (Checotah) wins 285 Jalen Atkins (Checotah) wins by cats had multiple forfeitures in the contest. Weight-Name-Result by fall 2:49. fall in 5:59. Ironheads split with Pirates Bulldogs bite Wildcats

RODNEY HALTOM Khelil Deere and Luke as they trailed just 15-11 SPORTS EDITOR Adcock while Tye Pip- at the end of the first peri- The Eufaula Ironheads penger, Jacob Fitzer and od. However, the second split games with the Pres- Adcock rule the paint for [period was all Preston as ton Pirates on Tuesday. rebounds on both ends of they out rebounded Eu- Eufaula boys’ team domi- the court. faula on both ends of the nated Preston to earn a “I’m really proud court and forced several 58-45 victory. It was a of how hard our guys turnovers to out score the game of forced turnovers worked tonight. We had Lady Ironheads 10-1 and and free throws. Eufaula six players score with take a 25-12 lead into the outscored Preston 14-7 in nearly three players in halftime break. the first period and 21-9 double figures. We just Eufaula came out the in the second period to need to keep this pace up third period with in- take a 35-16 lead into the and play up to our poten- tensity as McKenzie halftime break. tial,” Eufaula head coach Crawley and Osborne Eufaula has a team Jeff Oliver said. each grabbed multiple full of players that make Alex Parish led the rebounds while Jordas plays that are not in stats. team with 21 points; McClish, Kylie Diaz and Several players deflect Nick Jones 13, Tye Pip- Allie Anderson forced balls, dive on the court penger 9, Justis James 6, several turnovers. But Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo for loose balls and block Luke Adcock 5 and Jacob Eufaula struggled to score out to make sure a team- Fitzer added four points. as Preston out scored Eu- mate gets a rebound and The Lady Pirates de- faula 19-9 in the final pe- that’s exactly what hap- feated Eufaula 62-31 in a riod to win 62-31. pened Tuesday night. The lopsided victory. Eufaula “We’re a young team perimeter shoot of Alex came out with a lot of en- and we need to find that Parish and Justis James ergy and MyKah Osborne confidence that I know compliments the skill of was effective under the these girls have. Preston RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR driving to the basket and basket while the Eufaula is a good team and they scoring by Nick Jones, Eufaula forward Alex Parish drives the baseline and scores over two Preston defenders. Eufaula de- guards made an impact See IRONHEADS, page B2 feated Preston 58-45. Parish led all scorers with 21-points.

Checotah’s Hayden Price signs with Connors State College RODNEY HALTOM signed his letter of intent tion by the OSSAA. true for him. He put in the Cowboys’ head coach I have always wanted to SPORTS EDITOR to play for Connors State “Hayden has such a a lot of blood, sweat and Perry Keith,” Checotah play baseball at Connors Checotah senior base- College. Price had a sen- great work ethic and is tears into his game and head coach Tom Butler and now it’s going to hap- ball player Hayden Price sational sophomore year very humble and great conditioning and I have said. pen. I have to thank God, made a dream come true pitching and hitting be- teammate. Playing for no doubt he will have a “I’m so excited about on Wednesday as he fore last season’s cancella- Connors is a dream come bright future playing for going to the next level. See PRICE, page B2

RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Checotah baseball standout Hayden Price signs Butler, Jackie, Hayden and Danny Price and Che- Hayden Price’s family looks on as he signs his (great grandmother), Jackie, Hayden and Danny his letter of intent with Connors State College. cotah assistant coach Robert King. letter of intent to play for Connors State College. Price. Back row, Taylor Cone and Helen Waller Pictured left to right; Checotah head coach Tom Front row pictured left to right; Mildred Crawley (grandmother).

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 11, 2021 Sports IRONHEADS Oklahoma Coaches Association from page B1 proved that tonight,” Eu- announce football honors faula head coach Jeff Oli- ver said. rodney hAltoM ning back Braden Drake Bulldogs bite Wildcats SPORTS EDITOR and wide receiver Chase The Spiro Bulldogs Oklahoma Coaches As- Nanni from Wagon- cruised to a 56-39 victory sociation announced their er; Fort Gibson running over the Checotah Wild- All-State team and was back Deven Woodworth cats Friday night. Checo- joined by 10 other local and linebacker Coleman tah came out and com- athletes as OCA All-Stars ordination. Jones had 720 Patterson. peted at a high level as per class. yards on 42 catches with Class 3A: No area players. they trailed 14-10 at the In Class 2A, Eufaula six TDs. Class 2A: Eufaula wide end of the first period. wide receiver Nick Jones, The only two area ath- receiver Nick Jones, run- But the Bulldogs turned running back Noah Alex- letes chosen for All-State ning back Noah Alexander the tide in the second ander and linebacker Ty were Hilldale offensive and linebacker Ty Pip- period scoring 21 points Pippenger were picked. lineman Jay Stroble and penger. while holding Checotah Noah Alexander com- Wagoner defensive line- Class A: Gore quarter- to eight. Spiro bewildered mitted to the Army during man Isaac Smith, both back Weston Shanks, who Checotah’s offensive at- the summer. Alexander picked to take part in the missed his entire senior tack and forced numer- (5’10”, 185 pounds) is as OCA All-State game on year with a torn ACL. ous turnovers while scor- strong as he is fast. Alex- July 30. Two Midway Chargers ing in transition. ander had 214 carries for Selected as All-Stars per were chosen for the Okla- “That second period 1,350 yards and 18 touch- class: homa Eight-Man Football hurt us. We can’t give up downs. He averaged 6.31 Class 6A: Muskogee re- Coaches Association’s All- 21 points in a period and yards per carry and caught ceiver Antonio Zapata. Stars by class that included expect to win if we only two passes for 16 yards. Al- Class 4A: Stroble, wide defensive lineman Kanyen score in the single digits,” exander finished his high receiver Dylan Walker Lang and defensive line- Checotah head coach Ja- school career with over from Hilldale; Smith, run- man Leslie Howard of son Dowdy said. 3,000 rushing yards. The Wildcats clawed RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Tye Pippenger domi- their way back as Spiro eufaula’s Jordas Mcclish drives to the hoop and scores over the out nated opposing offens- out scored them 8-7 in stretched hands of Preston defenders. Mcclish scored five points es with his incredible the third period and 15- in the contest strength, quickness and 14 in the fourth period. toughness. He led the “I was proud of how faula Lady Ironheads de- ish was on target from the team in tackles with 211, we played in the second feated Beggs 52-34. The perimeter with 16 points over 40 more tackles than half. We made Spiro earn Lady Ironheads were led but Beggs out rebounded his closest teammate. He everything thing they by freshman Allie Ander- Eufaula and made their recorded four quarterback got. We just need to play son with 16 points. Eufau- foul shots to get the win. sacks, two forced fumbles, within our own skill set. la outscored Beggs 14-5 in Nick Jones finished with a fumble recovery and an These guys work hard the first period but trailed 13 points, Khelil Deere interception returned for on and off the basket- 20-19 at halftime. Head had 9 and Jacob Fitzer a touchdown. Pippenger’s ball court. We’re on the coach Jeff Oliver had his added seven points in the (6’, 220 pounds) off-season verge of turning a corner team focused on defense loss. dedication to the weight and rebounding in the Eufaula rolls to 61-40 with this team,” Checotah room was pivotal to his tye Pippenger nick Jones head coach Jason Dowdy second half as Eufaula victory success. said. outscored Beggs 8-7 in The Eufaula Ironheads Nick Jones received his Adam Oxtoby led the the third and ran away in won their second con- first collegiate offer of the Wildcats with 11 points, the fourth period 15-7 to secutive game this week season from Northeast- texas tech and oklahoma state Daylen Warrior had 10, earn a big win 52-34. Jor- with a 61-40 victory over ern State University. Jones eye eufaula’s deere Trey Hurt 7 and Kon- das mcClish had 10 points Kellyville on Friday. Eu- (6’2”, 190 pounds) has nor Collins added four and Mykah Osborne add- faula outscored the Po- great speed, quickness and rodney hAltoM speed is dynamic, hand- points. ed nine in the win. nies in every period. Nick incredible hand/eye co- SPORTS EDITOR to-eye coordination and The Checotah Lady In the boys game, Jones led the team with Khelil Deere could be- ability to catch the football Wildcats did not compete Beggs topped Eufaula 19 points. The Ironheads’ come Eufaula’s next Divi- is phenomenal. Deere has due to Covid-19 quaran- 64-53. The Demons out- perimeter shooting and sion I athlete since track a great vertical jump and tine restrictions. scored Eufaula 18-11 in physicality in the paint and field star Macayla his toughness and ability Basketball Round-Up the first and 20-15 in the was incredible. Alex Par- Needham signed with to tackle defense is impres- On Saturday the Eu- second period. Alex Par- ish had 12 points, Justis North Texas State Univer- sive. Deere as quarterback James 10, Khelil Deere 9 sity. Deere is by far the best was 1-for-1 for 35 yards and Jacob Fitzer had 7. athlete as far as God-given and a touchdown. He had Wrestling schedule talent on any Eufaula roster. 11 carries for 74 yards Deere’s standout play on and a touchdown as run- Feb. 19-20 Regionals TBA the gridiron has caught the ning back, averaging 6.73 attention of Texas Tech and Feb. 26-27-State OKC TBA yards per carry. He led the Oklahoma State Universi- team in receptions with ties as both have reached 53 for 1,110 yards and 14 out to Deere and Eufaula touchdowns. On defense, Checotah High School head football coach Larry Basketball Schedule Deere recorded 38 tackles, noah Alexander Newton. a forced fumble and three “ Texas Tech head coach interceptions. He also led 2-12 vs. Poteau JV/V 4:00/6:30 Matt Wells told me he in kickoff returns with 2-13 at Eufaula JV/V 4:30/6:30 PRICE thinks Deere could be the three touchdowns and av- best athlete in Oklahoma,” eraged 34 yards per return. from page B1 Newton said. Deere was named the my parents and extended This junior may be the Most Valuable Player for Eufaula High School Basketball 2020-21 most athletic player on the Eufaula Ironheads by Schedules are subject to change. family and my teammates for all their support. Es- the team. His breakaway the Eufaula Indian Journal. Feb. 11 Thurs.@ Kiefer* V - 6:00 pecially coach Butler and Feb. 13 Sat. Checotah V - 6:30 coach King. I would not RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR be here without them,” Feb. 15 Mon. ??? Preston* Not confirmedV - 6:00 Adison Mclaughlin sets up Checotah senior Hayden Feb. 16 Tues. Beggs* V - 6:00 a play as she drives up court Price said. against Preston. Price will join former Class act by Preston teammate Caden Martin at Warner. The Checo- There is no other kind of accolade that a coach tah baseball program has can receive than from his peers. Eufaula head coach been a pipeline of talent Jeff Oliver was the recipient of just that Tuesday for Connors and head night at Preston. coach Keith. Preston superintendent Mark Hudson sur- “As parents we are just prised the crowd between games with an emotion- so happy for Hayden. He al speech and a plaque to Eufaula head coach Jeff has been working so hard Oliver, recognizing him and the 2019-2020 Eufaula to reach this goal and to- girls’ team for making the OSSAA 2020 State Tour- day he made that dream nament and finishing with a 25-4 season. come true,” said Hayden’s Oliver was caught by surprise and broke down mother Jackie Price. crying with jubilation. Hudson did not have to do Price is listed as one of that but after a long friendship and Oliver’s 29 years the top high school pros- of coaching, he felt the need to recognize Eufaula pects in Oklahoma. The and their accomplishment. 6’1”, 193-pound senior That my friends is a class act on Preston and ran a 7.72 60-yard dash, a Hudson’s part and also the definition of sportsman- 73 mph slider and an 87 ship and kindness. May we see many more types mph fastball. Price has so of sportsmanship and acts of kindness as we chart much power in both his through an up and down athletic season in high upper and lower body school sports in Oklahoma and across the nation. that he has a variety of 1-2-3 break. change-ups he can add to his arsenal. Price is the son of Danny and Jackie Price Rodney Haltom and the grandson of Hel- Sports Editor en Waller and the great grandson of Mildred Mc- 918-689-2191 Cauley. [email protected]

Thursday, February 11, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

Checotah Wildcats Senior Night on this day in Black History RodnEy HaLtom Colonel, James was Vice On February 11, Commander of the 33rd 1920 – Daniel “Chap- Tactical Fighter Wing, pie” James was born on Elgin Air Force Base, this date in 1920. He was Florida, in 1967-69. From an African American there he was promoted to pilot and military com- Brigadier General, was mander. From Pensacola, named base commander Florida, he learned to of Wheelus Air Force Base fly while attending the in Libya. In March 1970 Tuskegee Institute and be became Deputy Assis- after graduation in 1942 tant Secretary of Defense continued civilian flight for Public Affairs and ad- training until he received vanced to Major General. appointment as a Cadet In September 1974, with in the Army Air Corps the rank of Lieutenant in January 1943. He was General, he became Vice commissioned in July Commander of the Mili- 1943 and throughout the tary Airlift Command remainder of World War at Scott Air Force Base, RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR II he trained pilots for Illinois. In 1975, James Checotah senior malachi Harris is the son of michelle and Carl Checotah senior Zach Whitman is the son of Kristie and Lance the all-Black 99th Pursuit Woods. Whitman. became the first Black of- Squadron while work- ficer in the history of the ing in other assignments. United States military James was next stationed to attain 4-star full Gen- in Ohio and in the Philip- eral rank. At that time he pines. was named Commander During the Korean of the North American War he flew 101 fighter Air Defense Command missions. From 1953 (NORAD), with account- to 1956 he was at Otis ability for all aspects of Air Force Base, Massa- the air defense of the chusetts, and there was United States and Cana- promoted to the rank of da. Major. After graduating He was also much- from the Air Command- sought after as a public Staff School in 1957, he speaker and devoted con- was assigned to staff duty siderable time to address- in Washington. ing youth groups, partic- From 1960 to 1967, ularly minority students. where he was stationed Daniel James died shortly in England, Arizona and after his retirement from in Vietnam where from the Air Force of a heart at- RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR 1966-67 he flew 78 com- tack in Colorado Springs, Checotah senior Jhonathen mcGuire is the son of Glenna Botello Checotah senior Jalen atkins is the son of Kimberly atkins. bat missions. By then a Colorado. and Earl mcGuire.

Bucs win Super Bowl On this day in U.S. military history Brady wins seventh championship RodnEy HaLtom York in 7 hours 2 minutes. “It is evident that the enemy has RodnEy HaLtom ing out of retirement. On February 11, 1765 – The 1943 – General Eisenhower lost his chance for achieving a de- SPORTS EDITOR And his third touchdown term “Sons of Liberty” is used in was selected to command the al- cisive military decision in Korea.” Buccaneers quarterback went to Antonio Brown, a letter written by Jared Ingersoll, lied armies in Europe. This statement came on the eve of Tom Brady led Tampa Bay who Brady wanted with Sr. The term would soon be ad- 1944 – At the Anzio beach- the Chinese fourth phase offen- to a 31-9 victory against him on the Buccaneers opted by American patriots. head, German forces capture sive. Kansas City at Raymond team. 1790 – The first petition to “The Factory” from the British 1951 – The Chinese fourth- James Stadium. He won Kansas City quarter- Congress for emancipation of the 1st Division. Meanwhile forces of phase offensive was launched his seventh Super Bowl back Patrick Mahomes slaves was made by the Society of the US 5th Army continue to en- against X Corps in central Ko- title in 10 tries. He was the was 26 of 49 passing for Friends. gage German defenders around rea along the Hoengsong-Wonju MVP for the fifth time. 270 yards and two inter- 1805 – Sacagawea, the Sho- Cassino. The US 34th Division axis. The U.S. 2nd and 7th Infan- Both are NFL records. ceptions (both on tipped shone Indian interpreter and makes an unsuccessful attempt to try Divisions and the 187th Air- Brady was 21 of 29 passes), and it was the guide to the Lewis and Clark ex- approach the Cassino monastery borne Regimental Combat Team passing for 201 yards first time he didn’t throw pedition, gives birth to her first from the north. suffered 2,018 casualties during and three touchdowns. a touchdown in a game child, Jean Baptiste Charbon- 1945 – American USAAF B-24 the Battle of Hoengsong. The He connected for two since Week 4 of the 2019 neau. Meriwether Lewis and Wil- and B-29 bombers raid Iwo Jima largest single loss of U.S. soldiers touchdowns with Rob season, a 34-30 victory liam Clark first met the young in preparation for the landings happened when 530 men of the Gronkowski, who joined against the Lions. His Sacagawea while spending the later in the month. They drop 15th and 503rd Field Artillery Brady in Tampa Bay from 52.3 passer rating was the winter among the Mandan In- a daily average of 450 tons of Battalions were completely over- New England after com- worst of his career. dians along the Upper Missouri bombs over the course of 15 days run. River, not far from present-day (6800 tons). 1952 – Captain Margaret G. Bismarck, North Dakota. 1951 – U.N. forces pushed Blake, the first Army nurse in Ko- 1809 – Robert Fulton patented north across the 38th parallel rea to earn the Bronze Star Med- the steamboat. once again. Forty-five years after al, and one of the very few in any 1890 – President Benjamin shipping out to fight in Korea, service to return voluntarily to Harrison orders 11 million acres Col. Harry Summers, Jr., got new Korea, finished her second tour of Sioux Reservation territory insight into what the war had of duty. open for settlement. been all about. 1973 – First release of Ameri- 1939 – A Lockheed P-38 Light- 1951 – General MacArthur in- can prisoners of war from Viet- ning flies from California to New formed the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nam takes place.

Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for actions taken this day COURTESY *BENNETT, THOMAS W. Looking for a place to check out recently caught fish in okla- homa? Head on over to the dock, the place to post your fish- Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, 2d ing across open areas to give aid and comfort to his ing photos with odWC. Lindsey Leslie recently caught this Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry. wounded comrades. He valiantly exposed himself rainbow trout on the Lower mountain Fork River. We would love to see your fishing successes, big or small, on the dock. Place and date: Chu Pa Region, Pleiku Province, to the heavy fire in order to retrieve the bodies of Click on this photo to submit your catch or see what others Republic of Vietnam, 9-11 February 1969. Entered several fallen personnel. Throughout the night and caught. service at: Fairmont, W. Va. Born: 7 April 1947, following day, Cpl. Bennett moved from position to Morgantown, W. Va. Citation: For conspicuous gal- position treating and comforting the several person- lantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life nel who had suffered shrapnel and gunshot wounds. above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Bennett dis- On 11 February, Company B again moved in an Lake Eufaula Fishing Report tinguished himself while serving as a platoon medi- assault on the well fortified enemy positions and cal aidman with the 2d Platoon, Company B, during became heavily engaged with the numerically supe- Elevation above normal, water 37 and murky. a reconnaissance-in-force mission. On 9 February rior enemy force. Five members of the company fell For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. the platoon was moving to assist the 1st Platoon of wounded in the initial assault. Cpl. Bennett ran to Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www. Company D which had run into a North Vietnam- their aid without regard to the heavy fire. He treat- swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. ese ambush when it became heavily engaged by the ed 1 wounded comrade and began running toward Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, live bait, minnows intense small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and another seriously wounded man. Although the and tube jigs around brush structure, creek chan- rocket fire from a well fortified and numerically su- wounded man was located forward of the company nels, docks and main lake. Largemouth, small- perior enemy unit. position covered by heavy enemy grazing fire and mouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jerk In the initial barrage of fire, 3 of the point mem- Cpl. Bennett was warned that it was impossible to baits, jigs, small lures and spinnerbaits around bers of the platoon fell wounded. Cpl. Bennett, with reach the position, he leaped forward with complete brush structure, coves, docks, main lake, points complete disregard for his safety, ran through the disregard for his safety to save his comrade’s life. In and standing timber. Blue, channel and flathead heavy fire to his fallen comrades, administered life- attempting to save his fellow soldier, he was mortal- catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, hotdogs, live saving first aid under fire and then made repeated ly wounded. Cpl. Bennett’s undaunted concern for shad and stinkbait below the dam, along channels, trips carrying the wounded men to positions of his comrades at the cost of his life above and beyond creek channels, flats, main lake and river channel. relative safety from which they would be medi- the call of duty are in keeping with the highest tradi- Report submitted by David deMontigny, game cally evacuated from the battle position. Cpl. Ben- tions of the military service and reflect great credit warden stationed in McIntosh County. nett repeatedly braved the intense enemy fire mov- upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 11, 2021 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

Legal Notice words and figures. PUBLISHER’S LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, : /s/ Brendon Bridges Court a Petition for Probate of /s/ KURT GLASSCO All real estate advertised herein Legal Notice Brendon Bridges, said Will of decedent, determi- KURT G. GLASSCO Legal Notice is subject to the Federal Fair Published in the Indian Journal, Associate Judge of the District nation of heirs, legatees, and JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Published in the Indian Housing Act, which makes it Thursday, February 11 and 18, 2021 Court devisees, and that Letters Tes- COURT Journal, Thursday, February 4 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN and 11, 2021 illegal to advertise “any pref- Gregory R. Stidham, OBA#8632 tamentary be issued thereon to Eaganby:/s/ Law BaileeOffice Hillhouse AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY Attorney for Estate PatriciaA cashier’s Longcrier. check, a certified check Deputy Court Clerk IN THE DISTRICT COURT erence, limitation or discrimi- STATE OF OKLAHOMA P. O. Box 265 Said Petition will be heard Robyn Owens, OBA #6828 IN AND FOR MCINTOSH nation because of race, color, IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Checotah, Ok 74426 byfive said percent court (5%) at ofthe the courtroombid shall THE OWENS LAW FIRM, COUNTY religion, sex, handicap, famil- TATE OF, CALVIN LEON DORNAN, 918-473-5700 in the County Courthouse in P.C.(918) 689-2528 STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ial status or national origin, a/k/a15 (fifteen) CALVIN, days L. from DORNAN, date of this a/k/a the City of Eufaula, in said 234 West 13th Street ESTATE OF RITA RUTH WARD, or intention to make any such CALVIN DORNAN, DECEASED. County of Pittsburg, on the Tulsa, OK 74119 CASE NO. PB-2020-48 3rd day of March, 2021 at 9:00 (918) 587-0021 NEE SEVIER full no more than 15 (fifteen) days in, beLegal denied the Noticebenefits of or be preference, limitation or dis- NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL Published in the Indian o’clock a.m., when and where (918) 587-6111 Facsimile crimination.” Deceased. ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR Journal,4. Certification Thursday, of February Non- all persons interested may ap- Attorney for General Guard- This newspaper will not know- DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, 11, 2021 pear and contest the same. ian Case No.: PB-20-70 ingly accept any advertising for DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF The court will also determine Judge: McLaughlin NOTICE TO CREDITORS real estate which is in violation Notice is hereby given that Glenda MCINTOSH COUNTY heirs. Petition filed in said Cause on or Dornan, aka Glenda Kay Dornan aka STATE OF OKLAHOMA Witness my hand and seal Legal Notice STATE OF OKLAHOMA of the law. All persons are here- Glenda K. Dornan, Personal Repre- IN THE MATTER OF THE ofthirty said (30) court days from affixed the date this of the 3rd Published in the Indian ) by informed that all dwellings sentative of the Estate of Calvin Leon ESTATES OF Connie Dodge day of February, 2021. Journal, Thursday, February ) ss. advertised are available on an Dornan, aka Calvin L. Dornan, aka and Gladys Dodge __s/ Brendon Bridges 11, 2021 COUNTY OF MCINTOSH equal opportunity basis. Calvin Dornan, deceased, having filed Husband and Wife, Both de- THE HONORABLE BREN- ORDINANCE #21-02-01 ) in this Court her Final Account of the ceased DON BRIDGES AN ORDINANCE PROVID- titleAll and creditors confirming having possession claims as Administration of said estate, and her CASE NO. PB-2021-5 ASSOCIATE DISTRICT ING FOR THE ANNULMENT, against RITA RUTH WARD, Petition for Distribution of said estate JUDGE NEE SEVIER, deceased, are NOTICE OF HEARING PETI- VACATION AND DISCONTINU- A one-third (1/3) interest in a part and for final discharge of said Per- TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL PREPARED BY: ANCE OF A PORTION OF A required to present the same sonal Representative, the hearing of AND APPOINTMENT OF PER- __s/ Michael D. Parks PUBLIC WAY THAT RUNS BE- with a description of all secu- the same has been fixed by the Judge SONAL REPRESENTATIVE Michael D. Parks, OBA TWEEN LOTS 1-3 AND LOTS rity interests and other collat- of said Court for 9:00 o’clock A.M., Notice is hereby given to all #6904 4-6 OF BLOCK 35 OT-EUFAU- eral, if any, held by each credi- on the 10th day of March, 2021, at the persons interested in the Es- 10 E. Washington, Suite 102 LA, IN McINTOSH COUNTY, tor with respect to such claim, HOUSING / Courtroom of said Court in the Dis- tate deceased, that on the 3 day P.O. Box 3220 OKLAHOMA, AS SPECIFICAL- to JACQUELINE FACTOR, Ad- trict Courthouse in Eufaula, McIntosh of February, 2021, Brandon McAlester, OK 74502 LY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND ministrator, in care of: PROPERTY County, Oklahoma, and all persons in- Wheeler produced and filed in (918) 426-1818; (918)426- DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. COURTNEY L. EAGAN terested in said estate are notified then the District Court of McIntosh 1836-Fax WHEREAS, that it being EAGAN LAW OFFICE, PLLC and there to appear and show cause, if County, Oklahoma, an instru- [email protected] necessary for the preservation 150 Foley Ave. For Rent any they have, why the said account ment in writing purporting to ATTORNEY FOR PETITION- of public health, public safety, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 should not be settled and allowed, beManagement the Last Will(SAM) and registration Testament ER, and general welfare, an EMER- on or before the following the heirs of Calvin Leon Dornan, aka of Connie Dodge and Gladys PATRICIA LONGCRIER GENCY is hereby declared to presentment date, on the 2 day Country house for rent: Calvin L. Dornan, aka Calvin Dornan, of April, 2021, or the same will Dodge,tractors) in both order deceased,to be awarded and exist, and said ordinance shall three bedroom, two bath, deceased, determined, said estate dis- also filed in said Court a Peti- be in full force and effect from be forever barred. open living-dining-kitchen tributed, and the Personal Representa- tion for Probate of said Will of Legal Notice andtion of after said Plaintiff its passage on file byin said the Dated this 26 day of Janu- area, laundry rm, office, tive discharged. decedents, determination of Published in the Indian Eufaula City Council, Eufaula, ary, 2021. th /s/ Courtney L. Eagan detached garage/barn, Stid- WITNESS my hand this 4 day of heirs, legatees, and devisees, Journal, Thursday, February Oklahoma. February, 2021. and that Letters Testamentary 11, 2021 Adopted this 1st day of Feb- COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA ham School District. No be issued thereon to BRANDON IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ruary, 2021. #22553 indoor pets, $600/month. WHEELER.cordance with specifications on TULSA COUNTY (SEAL) 150 Foley Ave. Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 918-617-4340. SERVICES filePursuant in the Engineer’s to an Office. Order Plans, of STATE OF OKLAHOMA (property)By: /s/ situated James in Duty McIntosh saidspecifications court made and other on the bidding 3 day IN THE MATTER OF THE James Duty 918-689-2528-phone of February, 2021, notice is GUARDIANSHIP OF RAYMOND Mayor 918-689-2529-fax Need a place to hide and re- Cleaning hereby given that the 22nd day HETZEL AND PATRICIA /s/ Valarie Cox Attorney for Administrator lax? Two-room suites $350/ of February 2021, at 10:30 HETZEL, Valarie Cox week, one-room $220/week. No Fuss No Dust Cleaning o’clock a.m., has been ap- HUSBAND AND WIFE. City Clerk pointed as the time for hearing incapacitated persons. the official Plat thereof. Legal Notice Utilities paid, fully furnished, Service: home, boat, busi- Published in the Indian fridge, microwave. Monthly ness, pressure washing, said Petition and proving said CASE NO. PG 2020-880 Will at the District Courtroom Judge Kurt G. Glassco Legal Notice Journal, Thursday, February 4 rates available! Lake Eu- tree/yard service. 918-421- in the courthouse in the City of NOTICE OF HEARING RE- Published in the Indian and 11, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT faula Inn, I40 and Hwy 150. 9966. Eufaula County of McIntosh, TURN OF SALE OF REAL AND Journal, Thursday, February IN AND FOR McINTOSH 918-473-2376. State of Oklahoma, when and PERSONAL PROPERTY AT 11, 2021 where all persons interested PUBLIC AUCTION ORDINANCE #21-02-02 COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Gravel, Sand, Etc may appear and contest the Notice is hereby given that AN ORDINANCE RELAT- same. Wendy Nightingale of Purview IN THE MATTER OF THE Mobile Homes Telephone: (918) 689-253 Petition filed in said Cause on or ING TO PART 17 - UTILI- All your gravel, sand, rock In testimony whereof, I have Life Tulsa, General Guardian of TIES, CHAPTER 1 – UTILITY ESTATE OF TERRY LEN HEI- and other materials deliv- hereunto set my hand and the the Person and Estate of Ray- SERVICES IN GENERAL, OF LIG, DECEASED. 2010 Clayton mobile home Case No. PB-2021-3 ered. Full loads (ten wheel- seal of said court, this __ day of mond Hetzel and Patricia Het- THE CODE OF ORDINANCES to be moved. Three bed- February 2021. zel, incapacitated (the “Wards”), NOTICE TO CREDITORS er) or half loads. Tractor and OF THE CITY OF EUFAULA, room two bath, 16x76, front /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED has presented for confirmation OKLAHOMA; AMENDED SEC- In the Matter of the Estate of skid steer available. Terry’s Hardcopy plans and specifications title and confirming possession as Terry Len Heilig, late of the City and back deck, partially fur- BY BRENDON BRIDGES and filed in this Court her Re- TION 17-104(a) RELATING TO Trucks 918-707-0732. Judge of the District Court turn of Sale of all the right, title UTILITY TAPS AND CONNEC- of McAlester, County of Pitts- nished, very good condition, PREPARED BY: and interest of said Ward to the TIONS; UTILITY DEPOSITS; burg, State of Oklahoma. Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block $28,500. 918-618-3707; May, 2020, and then at said office /s/ David N. Martin following described real prop- FEES; AND DECLARING AN All persons having claims One (1) Bridgeport Beach Second against said Terry Len Heilig, 918-618-3708. Recycle/Trash Service David N. Martin, OBA #5722 erty located at 114857 South EMERGENCY. P.O. Box 1 4277 Road, Porum, Oklahoma, WHEREAS, that it being deceased, are required to pres- Henryetta, OK 74437 and legally described as: necessary for the preservation ent the same with the necessary ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) vouchers to the undersigned, (918) 716-4450 of SectionLots Six Eleven (6) (11), and Township Seven (7), of public health, public safety, OKLAHOMA ATTORNEY FOR PETITION- TANGLEWOOD BLUFF AD- duly appointed and qualified in full no more than 15 (fifteen) Ten (10) North, Range Sixteen (16) and general welfare, an EMER- ER, DITION NO. 2, a subdivision GENCY is hereby declared to Personal Representative of the CLASSIFIED Sue’s located in the Northeast Quar- exist, and said ordinance shall estate of said deceased, at the ter of the Southeast Quarter be in full force and effect from office of Hackler Law Office, 19 RECYCLING, (918) 689-2528 AD NETWORK Legal Notice (NE/4 SE/4) of Section Nine and after its passage by the East Carl Albert Parkway, P. O. SANITATION & envelope addressed as specified (9), Township Ten (10) North, WITNESS my hand and official seal Box 954, in the City of McAl- FOR MORE INFO CALL Published in the Indian Eufaula City Council, Eufaula, TRANSFER STATION Journal, Thursday, February Range Eighteen (18) East of Oklahoma. ester, County of Pittsburg and 1-888-815-2672 11, 2021 the Indian Base and Merid- Adopted this 1st day of Feb- State of Oklahoma, on or before IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ian, McIntosh County, State of ruary, 2021. the following presentment date: WANT TO BUY Let Us Supply Your MCINTOSH COUNTY the 1st day of April, 2021 or the Trash Disposal Needs Oklahoma, according to the re- (SEAL) STATE OF OKLAHOMA corded plat thereof. By: /s/ James Duty same will be forever barred. OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES IN THE MATTER OF THE a/k/a 114857 South 4277 James Duty Dated this 29 day of Janu- BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- ary 2021. Residential ESTATES OF: ADDIE KATH- Road, Porum, Oklahoma., in- (918)Mayor 689-2528 tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins,MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. /s/ Christopher Scott Heilig Commercial • Industrial ERINE WILLIAMS, 1/2 CREEK, cluding the 2004 Sunshine, (918)/s/ 471-4002 Valarie facsimileCox etc. Fender, Gibson, McINTOSH Martin, Gretsch,COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Christopher Scott Heilig, th NE, AND DEAN WILLIAMS, 1/4 VIN ALS11186 A/B Valarie Cox others. Call or text 918-288-2222.April 6 , 2020 F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation CREEK,No. NE, R-20-27. deceased. The Motion was approved withSaid the following real property votes: All aye. was sold City Clerk (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) www.stringswest.comThe McIntosh County Board of Commissioners met onCall Monday, forApril 6Pricesth, 2020, in a regu- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedat public by Phillips auction to approve to the Expense Robert larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room on the first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6th, 2020. The Motion was approved with floor.ADVERTISE Chairman, Michael STATEWIDE Burns; Vice Chairman, Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; and CASEthe NO. following PB-21-4 votes: All aye. and Mary Burger Living Trust County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Advance noticeWe ofPick the Meeting Up orwas posted on NOTICEH. BOCC OFacknowledged HEARING receipt PETI- of McIntoshfor County the Treasurer sum of Statutory $95,000.00 Report as of in BUSINESS | EMPLOYMENT st the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east TION FORJanuary PROBATE 31 , 2020 (prepared OF WILL, by State Auditorcash. and ReferenceInspector). is made to Putentrances your message of the Courthouse,where it matters on the most 2nd day of April, 2020.You Bring to Us! I. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Cash Fund – IN I. The OKLAHOMA Meeting was NEWSPAPERS. called to order by We Chairman, Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. LETTERSEstimate OF of Needs ADMINISTRA- and Request for Appropriations.said Return The Motionof Sale was forapproved further Help Wanted can II. place Roll was your called ad inwith 148 the newspapers. following responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and TION, ANDwith the DETERMINATIONfollowing votes: All aye. particulars. Pendley, present. J. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedA hearingby Phillips toon approve said MonthlyReturn of ForIII. moreA Motion information was made by or Pendley to placeand seconded by 918-473-2286Phillips to approve Minutes of the OF HEIRSReports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: an ad, Commissioners’ contact LandonMeeting held Cobb on March at 30th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the The All State aye. of Oklahoma to Sale has been set for the 1 day (405) following 499-0022 votes: or All toll-free aye. in OK at Open Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm the heirs,K. A Motion next wasof kin,made andby Pendley cred- and secondedof March, by Phillips 2021 to approve at 9:00 Certificate o’clock IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded421106 byE 1040 Pendley Rd to approve of County Treasurer, Request for Approvala.m. of Allocation before of Kurt Alcoholic G. Beverage Glassco, Access Home Care II 1-888-815-2672.signing of purchase orders to be processed for payment on April 6th, 2020. The Motion was itors of Tax.the The said Motion Addie was approved Kather- with the following votes: All aye. approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020 911 PhoneChECOTAh, 386, AT&T OK (SBC), 317.53, ine L. Williams, A Motion was 1/2 made Creek, by Phillips NE, and secondedJudge by ofPendley the toDistrict approve TreasurerCourt, in UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with 3 miles north of Checotah on Bus. 69 and Dean Williams, 1/4 Creek, the District Courtroom 701, AT&T, 317.53, UTILITIES389, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILITIES390, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. Tulsa County Courthouse, in in Checotah TIES 391, AT&T,Advertise! 234.34, UTILITIES; CDBG 4, SHADY GROVEsuesrecycling.com RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- NE, M.deceased: A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election MENT; General918-689-2191 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, 1023.09, Road Material3081, You areBoard hereby Payroll Reimbursement. notified that The Motionsaid was county approved and with state,the following at which BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083, PHILLIPS, BILLY Patriciavotes: Longcrier All aye. has applied time and place any person in- BOB, 30.19, TRAVEL3084, BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve is seeking to hire SALARY3086, MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00, RENT3087, SHATSWELL, GINNA for LettersRequisitioning of Administration and Receiving Officers (Countyterested Jail). may The Motion appear was approvedand show CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER on the estatewith the offollowing Dean votes: Williams, All aye. cause, if any there be, why LEASE3089,PUBLIC EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00,NOTICE FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, 1/4 O. Creek, A Motion NE, was tomade be by grantedPhillips and secondedsuch by sale Pendley should to approve not Blanket be con-for Personal Care Aides FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove) for $200.00. The Motion was VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093, INDIAN NATION to Patriciaapproved Longcrier with the following and votes: re- All firmed.aye. WHOLESALE,How much 667.86, do public FOOD3094, notices HENSON cost? CONSTRUCTION, The Oklahoma 1400.94, Legislature REPAIRS3095, sets MCI, questsP. Athe Motion court was made to determine by Pendley and secondedA by copy Phillips of to this approve Notice Transfer shall 30.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN the identityof Appropriations of all heirs (County of Jail) the in the amountbe published of $7,000.00. one The Motion(1) time was in a VALLEYa rate, ELECTRIC which is COOPERATIVE, typically much CVEC, lower 77.52, thanUTILITIES3098, other newspaper PIED PIPER, 60.00,ad rates, PEST approved with the following votes: All aye. $9.00 an hour in the Checotah, Warner, SPRAYING3099, EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL, LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, deceased.Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondednewspaper by Phillips in to approve Tulsa Electronic County, AT&T,so the 166.03, cost UTILITIES3101,of notices can OG&E, be 99.28,controlled, UTILITIES and 3102, exact CVEC, wording 164.29, UTILITIES3103, – rather On payment this for date, Bank of America Patricia P-Card statementOklahoma (March in 2020) which for $337.53. any Theof the Muskogee and Okmulgee areas. OG&E, 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the followingreal votes: property All aye. is situated and in 188.27,than a UTILITIES3106, summary – MILLER printed. OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES 3107, LongcrierR. A Motion produced was made and by Phillipsfiled andin seconded by Pendley to approve 324A Claim AT&T, 157.97, UTILITIES3108, AT&T, 108.88, UTILITIES; Health 301, OKLAHOMA STATE the Districtfor payment Court to Porum of McIntosh Public Works Authoritythe County in the amount where of $24,817.50the Order is No certification needed. DEPTThe OFpublic HEALTH, is well-served 10939.38, SALARY302, by notices ELITE published SPRAY SERVICES, in a community LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- County,(District State #2). ofThe Motion Oklahoma, was approved made, with the andfollowing mailed votes: All to aye. all inter- ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PEST SPRAYING304, FIVE STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, S. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedested byparties Phillips toentitled approve Transferthereto of at 129.40,newspaper. OFFICE SUPPLIES305, STATEWIDE COMMERICAL CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, an instrumentAppropriations in (General writing Government) pur- in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was JANITORIAL SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, porting approvedto be the with Lastthe following Will andvotes: All theiraye. last known address not Call 918-473-1851 to schedule TRAVEL308, www.oklahomanotices.comEUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86, TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, TestamentT. A Motion of was Addie made Katherineby Pendley and secondedless than by Phillips ten to (10)approve days Transfer before of an appointment for an interview. 182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Williams,Funds 1/2 (RWD#5 Creek, CDBG) NE,in the amount de- ofthe $38,043.78. time set The forMotion the was hearing. approved AGE METER/EQPfor free LEASE311, access WAL to public MART, notices 209.52, inMEDICAL Oklahoma SUPPLIES312, newspapers AT&T MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, ceased,U. A andMotion also was made filed by Pendley in andsaid secondedDated by Phillips this to 5approve day Transfer of Febru- of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount ofary, $156,609.94. 2021. The Motion was approved UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. Petition filed in said Cause on or ING1919, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of 75.00, TRASH SERVICE1921,NASCAR MHC KENWORTH Xfi nity TULSA, Series 118.74, - thePARTS1922, CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The UNIFORM CLEANING1923, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 105.62, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. UTILITIES1924,Beef. AT&T, 266.50, It’s UTILITIES1925,What’s For SOUTER Dinner.® LIMESTONE 300 & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 8333.20, Road Material1926, P&K EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00, BLADES1927, CINTAS, of Appropriations (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of 130.02, UNIFORMon FOX, CLEANING1928, February HOPKINS 13, FUEL 2021 & PROPANE, at 4:00 218.53, p.m. FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Tulsa AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK OF AMERICA, 88.86, PARTS1931, Y. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY CO., 716.10, HYDRAULIC FLUID1932, HOPKINS OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of Stockyard Inc. RENT ON HANNA YARD, 200.00, RENT1933, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24, TIRES1935, CVEC, 161.51, UTILITIES1936, Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OK., 35.90, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Sale every MondayLots NINE (9)9 and a.m. TEN (10), in UTILITIES1938, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids N.E. Oklahoma’s largest andBlock finest THREE livestock (3), market.of Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; DON’Sreceived for MOBILE asphalting. The Motion HOMES was approved with – the SERVING following votes: Over 100,000 head sold annually. Jail-ST 1236, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1238, G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. TRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following MEDICAL1240, MR. PRINTER, 96.00, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- THEvotes: AREA All aye. SINCE 1984. FEATURING PLIES1242, OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTIL WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. Weekly Market Report CLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- HOMESAttended by County BY Clerk, WINSTON, Treasurer, Assessor, and all HAMILTON, three Commissioners. Total Head of Cattle: 1,311 TIVE INC., 20.98, TINT1246, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC, 1677.00, phone cards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers 44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII.NEW A Motion wasVISION made by Phillips & andDEER seconded byVALLEY. Pendley to adjourn CHECK Meeting. The REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 300-350 $162.00-$172.00 $145.00-$155.00 th FINANCE, 529.98, COPIER LEASE350, DOUGS AUTO REPAIR, 71.00, REPAIRS351, BRANS- SignedOUR this 13 Roll-in day WEBSITE of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in TO Showers SEE FLOOR- 350-400 $160.00-$170.00 $142.00-$152.00 CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers V. Reports BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 400-450 $160.00-$170.00 $143.00-$153.00 A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. PLANS, PICTURES,for qualified VIRTUAL TOURS 450-500 B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified for qualified$158.50-$168.50 $137.00-$147.00 VI. Action Items Bill Phillips,& PRICING. Vice Chairman for qualified500-550 $157.00-$167.00 $133.00-$143.00 A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member 550-600 replacement vehicle for Emergency Management. The Motion was approved with Veterans $155.00-$165.00 $122.50-$132.50 the following votes: All aye. ATTEST: Veterans 600-650 $133.50-$143.50 $119.50-$219.50 B. A Motion wasRACE made by Pendley OVER and seconded byTO Phillips to approve Transfer 3020 West Cherokee, Sallisaw VeteransVeterans of Appropriations (Emergency Management) in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Call Now! C. Sherry www.oklabeef.orgBurke with Health Dept. came and gave update on COVID-19. On 918-775-5581Call Now! • 800-940-5581 Joe Don Eaves Thursday April 9th, 2020, the Eufaula Health Dept. will offer testing with prior Call CellNow! 918-760-1300 appointmentfor fromrecipes 9am until and 1pm. cooking tips. 800-975-0056 Call Now! D. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

Personal Representative OKLAHOMA BANKING INSTITU- settled and allowed, the heirs of and West and 256.370 feet South of the NE By:/s/ Taylor Thompson Deborah L. Hackler TION, said Eugene Bryant Hawkins, ABIGAIL K. TAYLOR corner of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 of Deputy Hackler Law Office Plaintiff, 7/8 Cherokee, NE, deceased, and said Section 16; thence S 00° 06’ 12” Courtney L. Eagan, OBA P. O. Box 954 vs. determined, said estate distrib- State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- W a distance of 378.884 feet; thence N #22553 McAlester, Oklahoma 74502 JESSE LEE JOHNSON, et al., uted, and the Personal Repre- homa Tax Commission 47° 22’ 09” E a distance of 257.110 feet; Attorney for Plaintiff (918) 423-0140 Defendants. sentative discharged. Defendants. thence N 42° 37 51” W a distance of 150 Foley Avenue Attorney for Personal Repre- Case No. CJ-2020-51 DATED THIS 26th day of CV-2019-41 278.294 feet to the Point of beginning; Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 sentative FORECLOSURE January, 2021. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION otherwise described as Lots 1, 2, & 3, (918) 689-2528 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE __s/ Brendon Bridges STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Southport III, according to an unre- Notice is hereby given that in THE HONORABLE BREN- “The successors both known and corded plat thereof. Legal Notice pursuance of a Special Execution and DON BRIDGES unknown immediate and remote of barring and enjoining you Legal Notice Published in the Indian Order of Sale issued out of the District ASSOCIATE DISTRICT DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased.” and each of you from ever as- Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, February 4 Court of McIntosh County, Oklaho- JUDGE GREETINGS: serting any right, title or in- Journal, Thursday, January and 11, 2021 ma, in an action wherein Armstrong PREPARED BY: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED terest in and to said property 28, February 4 and 11, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT Bank, an Oklahoma Banking Institu- __s/ Michael D. Parks that you have been sued in Case No. adverse to the determination of ANYONE HAVING AN IN- IN AND FOR MCINTOSH tion, was the Plaintiff and Jesse Lee Michael D. Parks, OBA CV-2019-41 in the District Court ownership made by the Court. TEREST IN A 1965 HONDA COUNTY Johnson, were Defendants, directed #6904 of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by WITNESS my hand this 28 BENTLEY VIN# CA953110522 STATE OF OKLAHOMA to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said 10 E. Washington, Suite 102 David Lee Henderson and Robert L. day of January, 2021. CONTACT TODD PACKER AT IN THE MATTER OF THE County commanding him to levy P.O. Box 3220 Henderson as Plaintiffs and you and MCINTOSH COUNTY, 918-617-1354. SALE DATE upon and sell with appraisement the McAlester, OK 74502 each of you must answer said Petition COURT CLERK FEBRUARY 12, 2021. ESTATE OF, JUDITH ANN th COLCLASURE, DECEASED. following described property in said (918) 426-1818; (918) 426- filed in said Cause on or before the 5 CASE NO. PB-2020-17 County, to wit: 1836-FAX day of March 2021, or the allegations NOTICE OF HEARING FI- THE SE/4 OF THE NE/4 (SE/4 [email protected] contained therein will be taken as NAL ACCOUNT AND PETI- NE/4) OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL true and judgment rendered as prayed Legal Notice Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, TION FOR DETERMINATION 11 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST OF REPRESENTATIVE, GLEN- therein, against you and each of you, February 4, 2021 and February 11, 2021. OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION THE INDIAN BASE AND MERID- DA WELTY quieting the title and confirming pos- IAN, MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLA- session as to the following described OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND DISCHARGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that HOMA; property, to-wit: LESS AND EXCEPT: Legal Notice A one-third (1/3) interest in a part NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN Jeffrey Charles Colclasure, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Personal Representative of the A TRACT OF LAND LOCAT- Published in the Indian of the SW/4 of the SW/4 NE/4 and ED IN THE SE/4 OF THE NE/4 Journal, Thursday, February 4 part of the E/2 NE/4 SE/4 NW/4 of In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section Estate of Judith Ann Colcla- 2-141 Captain John’s Eufaula, 412 Lakeshore Dr., Eufaula, OK sure, deceased, having filed in OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 11 and 11, 2021 Section 16, Township 9 North, Range NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST OF THE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 16 East, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, 74432, a corporation, hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply this Court his Final Account of within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage INDIAN BASE AND MERIDIAN, MCINTOSH COUNTY said parcel of land being described the Administration of said es- Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLAHO- STATE OF OKLAHOMA as follows: Beginning at the SW cor- tate, and his Petition for Dis- authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if MA, MORE PARTICULARLY DE- IN THE MATTER OF THE ner of the NW/4 SW/4 NE/4; thence tribution of said estate and for granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment SCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A N 63 degrees 21’ 51” W a distance of final discharge of said Personal ESTATES OF RAYMOND RICH- with business premises located at 412 Lakeshore Drive in Eufaula, POINT 1675 FEET SOUTH OF THE 369.45’; thence N 00 degrees 05’ 23” E Representative, the hearing of IE BEAVER, 4/4 CREEK, NE, McIntosh, Oklahoma, under the business name of Captain John’s. NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID a distance of 496.53’; thence 289 de- the same has been fixed by the and HATTIE JANE BEAVER, Dated this 27th day of January, 2021. Judge of said Court for 9:00 SECTION 21; THENCE WEST 210 1/2 CREEK, NE, deceased. grees 57’ 52” E a distance of 1132.27’; Signature of applicant (s): If partnership, all partners must sign. If th FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; thence S 00 degrees 06’ 09” W a dis- o’clock a.m., on the 24 day of CASE NO. PB-2020-56 corporation an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability February, 2021, at the Court- THENCE EAST 210 FEET; THENCE NOTICE OF HEARING FI- tance of 245.86’; thence S 42 degrees company a manager must sign. room of said Court in the Dis- NORTH 210 FEET TO THE POINT NAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR 37’ 51” E a distance of 14.54’; thence /s/ Michael J. Evans trict Courthouse in Eufaula, OF BEGINNING; DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, S 00 degrees 06’ 12” W a distance of County of McIntosh, State of Oklahoma McIntosh County, Oklahoma, PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 4220 DISTRIBUTION AND DIS- 405.028’; thence N 89 degrees 58’ 43” Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: and all persons interested in ROAD, CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA, CHARGE W a distance of 813.00 feet to the point /s/ Michael J. Evans said estate are notified then 74426 Notice is hereby given that of beginning, said tract contains 16.5 to be known to be the person (s) described in and who executed and there to appear and show to satisfy a judgment and decree of Robert Beaver, Personal Repre- acres, more or less the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the cause, if any they have, why mortgage foreclosure in favor of said sentative of the Estates of Ray- and same as his free act and deed. the said account should not be Plaintiff and against Jesse Lee Johnson, mond Richie Beaver, 4/4 Creek, A part of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 /s/ Stacey G. Roberts settled and allowed, the heirs obtained and made in said Court on NE, and Hattie Jane Beaver, of Section 16, Township 9 North, (Notary Public) of Judith Ann Colclasure, de- the 18th day of December, 2020, on its 1/2 Creek, NE, deceased, hav- Range 16 East, McIntosh County, October 15, 2023 ceased, determined, said estate cause of action wherein court found ing filed in this Court his final Oklahoma, said parcel of land being (My commission expires) distributed, and the Personal there was due $67,136.67, including account of the administration described as follows: Beginning at a (SEAL) Representative discharged. attorney fees, plus interest after judg- of said estate and Petition for point, said point being 513.453 feet WITNESS my hand this 1st ment at the contract rate, until paid, order allowing same, determi- day of February, 2021. abstract expense, advances for taxes, nation of heirs, distribution /s/ Brendon Bridges property preservation and court costs and for final discharge of said herein. Personal Representative, the Brendon Bridges, th Associate Judge of the Dis- Said Sheriff will, on the 9 day of hearing of the same has been trict Court March, 2021 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. set by the Court for the 10th Gregory R. Stidham, of said day at the front door of the day of March, 2021, at 9:00 OBA#8632 County Courthouse in the aforemen- a.m., at the courtroom of the Attorney for Estate tioned County, offer for sale and sell Associate District Judge, in the P. O. Box 265 to the highest bidder for cash, the said Courthouse at Eufaula, in the Checotah, Ok 74426 property above described, or as much County and State aforesaid, 918-473-5700 thereof as will satisfy said judgment and all persons interested in with interest, costs and attorney’s fees said estate are notified then accrued and accruing. Said property and there to appear and show has been duly appraised at $97,500.00. cause, if any they have, why Legal Notice WITNESS my hand this 25th day of Published in the Indian Journal, the said account should not be January, 2021. Thursday, February 4 and 11, 2021 settled and allowed, the heirs of IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Sheriff of McIntosh County, Okla- said Estates of Raymond Richie AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY homa Beaver, 4/4 Creek, NE, and STATE OF OKLAHOMA By: /s/ Angela Reasor Hattie Jane Beaver, 1/2 Creek, Deputy IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- NE, deceased, determined, said Toni Bradley Smith, OBA #19577 TATE OF, LOUIE MOORE, JR., DE- estate distributed, and the Armstrong Bank, General Counsel CEASED. Personal Representative dis- 1111 West Broadway CASE NO. PB-2020-42 charged. P. O. Box 188 NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL DATED THIS 26th of Janu- Muskogee, Oklahoma ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ary, 2021. 74402-0188 DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, _s/Brendon Bridges Telephone: (918) 680-6903 DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE THE HONORABLE BREN- Facsimile: (918) 680-6949 Notice is hereby given that Lori DON BRIDGES Ann Moore, Personal Representa- ASSOCIATE DISTRICT tive of the Estate of Louie Moore, Jr., JUDGE deceased, having filed in this Court Legal Notice PREPARED BY: her Final Account of the Administra- Published in the Indian _s/ Michael D. Parks tion of said estate, and her Petition Journal, Thursday, February 4 Michael D. Parks, OBA for Distribution of said estate and for and 11, 2021 #6904 final discharge of said Personal Repre- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 10 E. Washington, Suite 102 sentative, the hearing of the same has MCINTOSH COUNTY P.O. Box 3220 been fixed by the Judge of said Court STATE OF OKLAHOMA McAlester, OK 74502 for 9:00 o’clock a.m., on the 24th day of IN THE MATTER OF THE (918) 426-1818; (918) 426- February, 2021, at the Courtroom of ESTATE OF EUGENE BRYANT 1836-FAX said Court in the District Courthouse HAWKINS, 7/8 CHEROKEE, [email protected] in Eufaula, McIntosh County, Okla- NE, deceased. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL homa, and all persons interested in CASE NO. PB-20-57 REPRESENTATIVE, ROB- said estate are notified then and there NOTICE OF HEARING FI- ERT BEAVER to appear and show cause, if any they NAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR have, why the said account should DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, not be settled and allowed, the heirs DISTRIBUTION AND DIS- Legal Notice of Louie Moore, Jr., deceased, deter- CHARGE Published in the Indian Journal, mined, said estate distributed, and the Notice is hereby given that Thursday, February 4, 11 and 18, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Personal Representative discharged. Glenda Welty, Personal Rep- McINTOSH COUNTY WITNESS my hand this 26th day of resentative of the Estate of STATE OF OKLAHOMA January, 2021. Eugene Bryant Hawkins, 7/8 /s/ Brendon Bridges Cherokee, NE, deceased, hav- DAVID LEE HENDERSON, Brendon Bridges, ing filed in this Court her final and Associate Judge of the Dis- account of the administration ROBERT L. HENDERSON, trict Court of said estate and Petition for Plaintiffs, Gregory R. Stidham, order allowing same, determi- vs. OBA#8632 nation of heirs, distribution The successors both known and Attorney for Estate and for final discharge of said unknown immediate and remote, of P. O. Box 265 Personal Representative, the DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased Checotah, Ok 74426 hearing of the same has been and 918-473-5700 set by the Court for the 10th JUDY M. TAYLOR day of March, 2021, at 9:00 and a.m., at the courtroom of the TONYA TOTH Associate District Judge, in the and Legal Notice Courthouse at Eufaula, in the Published in the Indian Journal, GORDON TAYLOR County and State aforesaid, Thursday, February 4 and 11, 2021 and IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF and all persons interested in JERRED TAYLOR MCINTOSH COUNTY said estate are notified then and STATE OF OKLAHOMA and there to appear and show JOSHUA A. TAYLOR cause, if any they have, why ARMSTRONG BANK, AN and the said account should not be DAVID A. TAYLOR, II

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