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Vol. No. 32 Issue No. 48 viannews.com Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Sheriff Lane Defeats his Webbers Falls Vice Mayor to appear before Judge Opponents by a Landslide On Embezzlement Charge Burlison and Cox win other races; Thornton AMIE REMER trict Court Records. Fred Shamblin, to pur- EDITOR He is now scheduled chase them from a hard- elected to Vian Board of Education Town of Webbers Falls for a July 7 disposition ware store in Gore be- vice mayor Bobby S. before Muskogee Coun- tween September 5, 2019 Ogg, Jr., 38, of Gore, was ty Special District Judge and May 29, 2020. charged on June 23 with Robin Adair. The probable cause af- a criminal misdemeanor According to a prob- fidavit states Ogg then count of embezzlement able cause affidavit, Ogg told Shamblin to report- and a warrant was issued was allegedly accused of edly charge the items for his arrest the same taking four semi-truck to the Town of Web- day. He was released on tires, a lawnmower belt bers Falls store account his own recognizance and three mower deck and drop them off at his on June 24, according to spindles after allegedly (Ogg’s) residence. The Muskogee County Dis- telling a town employee, See JUDGE, page 3 Vian Police Nab Two in stop

AMIE REMER Sheriff Larry Lane, Jr. Gina Cox Beau Burlison EDITOR ROY FAULKENBERRY With all precincts re- (3.07 percent). Two South Carolina SPECIAL TO THE NEWS porting, Lane easily out- “Huge thank you to residents were arrested Sequoyah County vot- paced former sheriff Ron the citizens of Sequoyah and charged last Tuesday ers left little doubt as to Lockhart, winning every County. I am over- following a traffic stop in who they wanted to con- precinct, absentee and whelmed with the elec- Vian. tinue to be their sheriff early voting. Lane collect- tion results. I have never Michael S. Mayes, Jr., for the next four years by ed a total of 2,953 votes seen a Sheriff’s election 38, and Reva Caudill, 33, giving Sheriff Larry Lane, (82.42 percent) to Lock- with such a huge mar- both of Seneca, were each Jr., a wide margin of vic- hart’s 520 votes (14.51 gin of victory,” Lane said. charged with possession tory over his two op- percent). Eric Cope, the “Thank you all for rec- of marijuana and unlaw- ponents in last Tuesday third man in the race for ognizing the great job ful possession of para- phernalia before bonding night’s primary election. sheriff, received 110 votes See SHERIFF, page 3 VCF, Armstrong Park Bike Trail is an OTRD Grant Recipient

Recently the Oklaho- “The Recreational for the projects is provid- ma Tourism & Recreation Trails Program gives ed by federal transporta- Department (OTRD) an- communities the op- tion funds. In Oklahoma, nounced grant recipients portunity to build or en- the program is managed for the 2020 Recreational hance recreational trails by OTRD. Trails Program (RTP), for their residents to en- RTP guidelines require VIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT | SUBMITTED which included the Vian joy the outdoors,” said the funds be used for rec- Two jars containing marijuana totaled 18 grams altogether. Community Foundation, Jerry Winchester, Execu- reational trails and trails- Armstrong Bike Trails tive Director of OTRD. related projects. Specific out. tang driving improperly Phase V. The RTP provides for uses include: trail main- Vian Police Officer and attempted to initiate This year OTRD a Federal-aid assistance tenance and restoration, Daniel New reported on a traffic stop. New report- awarded more than $1.5 program to states for pro- land acquisition, con- June 30 at around 12:26 ed the vehicle stopped million to communities vision and maintenance struction of new trails, VIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT | SUBMITTED p.m. that he was patrol- just west of town limits One of two jars found by po- ling on US-SH 64 and on US-SH 64. across the state, accord- of recreational trails for trail access for persons lice that contained marijuana ing to a press release from motorized and non-mo- with disabilities, and de- is shown, along with a grinder Blackstone Street when Vian Police Chief Mark he saw a 2008 Ford Mus- OTRD. torized use. The money See GRANT, page 3 that was confiscated. See POLICE, page 3 We Asked Kids... Woman, Under the Influence, Arrested at Neighbor’s Residence AMIE REMER a smoking device with who was on her neigh- dence. EDITOR JESSICA DAVIS burnt residue. bor’s porch and allegedly According to the prob- A Vian woman, al- Kelly Armer, 47, was appeared to be under the able cause affidavit, the legedly under the influ- formally charged on June influence of narcotics. deputy arrived to find ence of drugs, has been 15 and is now scheduled While en route dis- Armer standing on the charged with felony bat- for a July 8 felony disposi- patch advised Stafford the neighbor’s porch wear- tery/assault and battery tion docket. woman’s family members ing a shirt but no pants or on police officer, public On June 8 Sequoyah were on their way to the shoes. Stafford reported intoxication and unlaw- County Sheriff’s Deputy Sheriff’s Office to file a when he approached her ful possession of drug Thomas Stafford report- report on threats of vio- she immediately became paraphernalia after show- ed he was dispatched to lence against them before agitated and speaking of ing up on her neighbor’s 451244 East 1000 Road the woman had wandered things not taking place. in reference to a woman down to a neighbor’s resi- porch and handing her See WOMAN, page 3 Fleet Faces Burglary, Embezzlement Charges AMIE REMER scheduled for Fleet as of the property owner that the neighbor who told EDITOR press time. no one had permission to him he could still hear A Webbers Falls man Sequoyah County be on the property. people and it sounded Karma Patton Rowty Redburn was charged on June 19 Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Smithson arrived to like they might be stuck. Age 6, Vian Age 14, Vian in Sequoyah County Dis- Smithson reported on find the gate to the prop- Smithson said he decided trict Court with felony June 9 he was dispatched erty taken off the hinge to wait at the end of the Where is your favorite Where is your favorite second-degree burglary to E. 1020 Road regard- and propped up to appear driveway in plain view, place to eat? It’s Taco Bell! place to eat? I love Den- and embezzlement. A ing trespassing after a it was closed. He also re- which was appropriately What is your favorite ny’s! bench warrant was issued neighbor contacted the ported seeing tire tracks 50 yards from the victim’s foods? Hard tacos are my What is your favorite for Gene D. Fleet, 51, the Sheriff’s Office stating through tall grass to the driveway, to prevent a favorite. foods? Chipotle! same day and returned he’d seen and could hear driveway, which showed pursuit. What do you not like What do you not like on June 23, according to people next door to him. a vehicle had been down “While waiting I could to eat? I just love tacos! to eat? I do not like Chi- court records. No formal The reporting party said at some point. hear a vehicle coming Tacos are life! nese food! court dates have been he’d also verified it with The deputy spoke with See FLEET, page 3

Page 2 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Obituaries | Area News

Ethel McGowan Ruth Lollis England County Residents March 7, 1929 – June 26, 2020 Dec. 29, 1946 – June 30, 2020 Sallisaw – Funeral ser- Sallisaw – Services for Urged to Complete vices for Ethel McGowan, Ruth Lollis England, 73, 91, of Sallisaw, were held of Sallisaw were held on at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June Mon., July 6, 2020 at 10 2020 Census 30, 2020, at Immanuel a.m. at Agent Mallory Baptist Church in Salli- Martin Chapel in Sal- saw. ROY FAULKENBERRY citizens are counted in lisaw. Burial followed at SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Burial was at Sallisaw Peters Cemetery in Sal- the census. City Cemetery under Have you been count- The Census Bureau is lisaw under the direction ed? Chances are you may the direction of Agent & of Agent Mallory Martin prohibited by law from Mallory-Martin Funeral not be counted for the sharing your information Funeral Home. 2020 Census. Home. Mrs. England was born with law enforcement. Mrs. McGowan was At present, Sequoyah The Census Bureau says on Dec. 29, 1946 in Salli- County ranks 55 out of born on March 7, 1929, saw to Alfred Lollis and that questions that will in Gore to Buddy Burris 77 counties in the state NOT be asked are your Ethel Broyles Lollis and in terms of responses to and Etter (Bell) Burris. passed this life on Tues., Social Security number, She died on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Sallisaw. the census, according money or donations, any- June 30, 2020 in Sallisaw. She married William Rufus to Kirk Martin, direc- She was a homemaker. England in 1971 in Tulsa. She was a former machine thing on behalf of a po- She married Raymond Earl McGowan Jr. on Sept. tor of performance and litical party, your bank or operator at Tuscarora. accountability with the 6, 1955, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death on Sept. Survivors include one daughter, Penny Atchley of credit card account num- 23, 2003. Oklahoma Department bers. Sallisaw; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins, of Commerce. Sequoyah Survivors include five daughters, Ethel and Stephen other relatives and friends. If someone claim- Sherrill of Greenwood, Ark., Rose Mary Lawler of San County has a response ing to be from the Cen- She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; rate of 42.6 percent. Angelo, Texas, Sharon and Charles Abrams of Sanger, one son, Stevy Harp; two brothers; and eight sisters. sus Bureau contacts you Texas, Sue Jenkins McCoy and J.D. Barrow of Sallisaw Up until this point, via email or phone and Pallbearers were Hunter Henning, Erick Henning, most of the responses and Lisa and Brad Russell of Waxahachie, Texas; three Bryan Batemon, Damon Rozell, Jackie Holcomb and asks you for one of these sons, J.D. and Betty Atkerson of Roland, Bill and Jew- have been self-respons- things, it’s a scam, and Greg Copeland. es where individuals or ell Atkerson of San Angelo and Sherman McGowan Honorary pallbearers were Dewayne Atchley and you should not cooper- of Sallisaw; one sister, Mary Whiten of Connors, Ga.; households can fill out ate, according to infor- Tommy Kelly. the census online, by four brothers, Emmett Burris and Odis Burris both of mation provided by the Sapulpa, Donald Burris of Stillwater and Walter Bur- mail or by telephone, Census Bureau. but Martin said he is un- ris of Vian; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchil- Your answers cannot dren and great-great-grandchildren; and other family Frances Caughman certain as to when the be used to impact your enumerators will start members and friends. Feb. 17, 1937 – June 28, 2020 eligibility for any govern- She was also preceded in death by her parents; three to go into the field and ment benefits, including contact the households brothers, Elmer, Monroe and Roy Burris; and three Sallisaw – Graveside any potential stimulus sisters, Evie Hollis, Eller Glass and Helen Ledbetter. services for Frances that have been identified package. The Census Bu- as not having completed Pallbearers were Richard Matthews, John Mat- Caughman, 83, of Salli- reau said there is a false thews, Steven Jenkins, Jonathan Walters, Kyle Burris saw were held on Thurs., the census. He added that rumor circulating that right now everybody is and B.R. Rutherford. July 2, 2020 at 10 am. at individuals posing as Brushy Cemetery in Sal- pushing the self-respons- workers for the Depart- es. lisaw under the direction ment of Home Affairs of Agent Mallory Martin Martin said in some are going door-to-door instances, individuals or AG Reminds Oklahomans Funeral Home. to check IDs for the 2020 Mrs. Caughman was households do not have Census. a common address which To Take Children, Pets born on Feb. 17, 1937 Martin said it’s impor- to Robert Hill and Lilly will prompt the enumera- tant to complete the cen- Out of Unattended Vehicles tors to visit the home. If Duke Hill and passed this sus for a number of rea- life on Sun, June 28, 2020 there is no contact, the sons. enumerator will hang With temperatures about children being in in Sallisaw. She married Completed every 10 expected to reach triple the back seat. There are plastic bags on the door years, the census will de- Johnnie George Caughman in September 1956 in Sal- containing census infor- digits in some areas of also several smartphone termine congressional the state this weekend, apps parents or guard- lisaw. She was a homemaker. mation to be filled out. representation and deter- Survivors include three daughters, Betty Edwards, Each of the census Attorney General Mike ians can download to mine hundreds of billions Hunter today is remind- help remind them about Tawanna Keith and Shorty, and Patricia Caughman, questionnaires has a Cen- in federal funding every all of Sallisaw; four sons, Bobby Caughman and Bren- sus ID number in order ing Oklahomans to never children and pets in the year. leave children or pets in backseat. da, Jimmy Caughman, Mark Caughman and Louise, to track where the form The count will de- and Glen Caughman and Melissa, all of Sallisaw; 21 came from. unattended vehicles. Safety tips to remem- termine the number of In 2019, it is estimated ber if your child or pet is grandchildren; several great and great-great grand- Martin said the infor- seats each state has in the children; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other mation is private and can- that 52 U.S. children died in the backseat: House of Representatives of heatstroke after being - Make it a habit to relatives and friends. not be shared with any and also be used to draw She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; other government agen- left in hot cars, and be- open the backdoor of congressional and state tween 1990 and 2019, it your car every time you one sister, Ann Hill; one grandson, Johnny Caugh- cy, which should alleviate legislative districts. man; and one great-grandson, Deegan Springwater. any fears of immigrants is estimated that 25 Okla- park, even if you know The census data, each homa children died. Ac- you do not have a child Pallbearers were Coy Brooks, Matthew Caughman, or non-citizens. Every- year, determines federal Luke Caughman, Sheldon Caughman, James Keith, one has to be counted, he cording to kidsandcars. or pet in the backseat; funding for over 100 pro- org, an advocacy and - Keep a belonging Brandon Caughman, Eric Caughman, Tommy Tubbs said. grams that include such and Michael Tubbs. According to the U.S. education nonprofit or- like a cellphone, wallet things as school lunches, ganization, the figures are or purse in the backseat Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Caughman, Jim- Census Bureau, the re- highway construction my Caughman, Mark Caughman, Glen Caughman, sponse rate for Okla- likely an undercount be- so you will open the back and education. cause there are no official door to get those items; Dion Caughman and Shorty Keith. homa as of June 21 was The data will also de- 56 percent. Sequoyah data collection systems. - Keep a stuffed animal termine how hundreds Attorney General in the car seat when it’s County compares at 42.6 of billions of dollars in percent with 18.5 percent Hunter said a child’s not occupied. When the Jamie D. Goforth Speer federal funding are allo- body temperature rises child is in the seat, place responding by Internet. cated to programs such Nov. 12, 1976 – June 21, 2020 Following are the self- three to five times faster the stuffed animal in the as Medicaid, Head Start, than an adult’s, and they front passenger seat as a Jamie D. Goforth Speer, 43, died on Sunday, June response rates for the block grants for commu- individual towns in Se- could die faster than visual reminder; 21, 2020, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Nov. nity mental health servic- adults may realize when - Always keep your ve- 12, 1976, at the Naval Air Station, Whidby Island, Oak quoyah County, showing es and the Supplemental the total percentage first, left in a hot vehicle. hicle locked so children Harbor, Wash., to James and Donna Fay Goforth. Nutrition Assistance Pro- “This is a preventable cannot accidentally get A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ar- followed by the Internet gram (SNAP). response percentage: tragedy,” Attorney Gen- trapped inside when the rangements are under the direction of Forever Memo- According to the Cen- eral Hunter said. “It’s im- vehicle is not in use. ries Funeral Service. Sallisaw - 53.9 percent- sus Bureau, data will be age total; 22.6 percent In- portant for Oklahomans Actions for bystand- She was a homemaker. used to adjust or redraw to know that children and ers: She married Josh Speer on Oct. 11, 2006. ternet. electoral districts, based Gans – 29.8 percent to- pets are more vulnerable - Act quickly. The Survivors include her husband, Josh Speer; three on where populations to heatstroke. Caregivers primary concern is the children, James of Vian and Joshua and Jessica both tal; 10.6 percent Internet. have increased or de- Muldrow – 46.8 per- need to make sure they safety of the child and of Van Buren, Ark.; one brother, Bobby Williamson of creased. are getting children and animal; Lemoore, Calif.; one grandchild; her father; and other cent total; 22.6 percent The information also Internet. pets out of the car, even if - Assess the health family members and friends. affects federal funding they think they will only of the child or animal, Gore – 38.4 percent to- for hospitals, fire depart- tal; 15.9 percent Internet. be away from their car take note of the make, ments, and school lunch for a second. With mod- model, description and Roland – 49.8 percent programs. total; 24.4 percent Inter- ern technology and free license plate number into Martin said the Census resources from organi- the business establish- net. Bureau has asked the fed- Vian – 30.2 percent to- zations like the National ment where the vehicle eral government to push (USPS No. 0003508) tal; 12.4 percent Internet. Highway Traffic Safety is parked and have the back the date for comple- Administration (NHT- manager announce the ESTABLISHED AUGUST 20, 1987 Webbers Falls (Musk- tion of the census to Oct. ogee County but in our SA), there is no excuse situation and vehicle in- Published every Wednesday at 31. He urged everyone to to leave a child or pet be- formation over the inter- 603 West Schley - Hwy 64 West - Vian, OK 74962 coverage area) –16.3 per- Office Hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday complete the census as hind.” com in an attempt to find PH: 918.773.8000 Fax: 918.773.8745 cent with 7.7 percent In- soon as possible. ternet. The temperature in- the owner; e-mail: [email protected] You can visit my- side a car rises almost 20 - If the owner doesn’t Martin said the census THE VIAN TENKILLER NEWS 2020census.gov for in- degrees in 10 minutes, immediately respond, an independent weekly community newspaper published by does not ask about citi- formation on how to get zenship status and non- according to the NHT- call 9-1-1 or the local hu- Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. started. SA. When temperatures mane authority; and Copyright 2020 Cookson Hills Publishers Inc. - All rights reserved outside are in the 80s, the - If the child or ani- ______inside of a car can reach mal’s health seems to be Amie Remer Jeff Mayo Gina Cato close to 125 degrees deteriorating, take more Editor Publisher Graphic Design within 60 minutes ac- drastic measures. Get at Lea Lessley Beth Mayo Jessica Davis cording to the National least one other person to Sports Editor Business Manager Office Manager Oceanic and Atmospher- confirm your assessment, ic Administration. Heat- then take action to get Annual Subscription Rate stroke begins when the the child or animal out of $22 in Sequoyah County • $33 outside Sequoyah County core body temperature the vehicle. Periodical Postage Paid MEMBER reaches 104 degrees. - Signs of heatstroke at Vian, OK 74962 National Periodicals Permit Issued Newspaper In recent years, nu- include excessive sweat- Under USPS 0003508 Association merous companies have ing, panting, vomiting, developed car seat alarms lethargy and lack of co- POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to... that remind parents ordination. VIAN Tenkiller NEWS, 111 N. Oak, Sallisaw, OK 74955 Wanda’s Corner By Wanda Edwards Henry’s confirmation

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Summers was first Wednesday, July 8, 2020 hired on as a reserveVIAN offi Tenkiller NEWS Page 3 Area News Gore Traffic Stop Results In Arrest ficers get little recogni respect and fair representa- County voters gave in- received 358 and 315 votes tion for District 2. Those are cumbent Randy Randle- respectively. SHERIFF The officer informed from page 1 the things I ran on and will man the nod over chal- The same was true for I think he’s trying continue to run on,” Burli- lenger Angie Brinlee in the districtwide voting with that our Sheriff’s Officefollowing son said. a “The traffic contributing stop race for State Representa- Mullin receiving 53,116 has done, we will keep factor to my win is God. He tive District 15. Randle- votes (79.91 percent) to to kill me working hard to keep our is in control. God is very man received 448 votes Silk’s 8,440 votes and Hop- important to me and I’m (76.58 percent) to Brinlee’s kins’ 4,910 votes. I love my machine, making the air county as safe as possible and to make all of you very appreciative. I want 137 votes (23.42 percent). For Corporation Com- orange and stop, thus waking me up to thank my family for the Randleman received a total missioner, county voters white Tom while gasping for air. proud to say that you live in Sequoyah County. support they’ve given meofficer of 2,587 no. votes (73.27 per- reflected state voting, giv- cat, Pistol Well this last time he and the people of District 2 Whencent) tothe Brinlee’s officer 944asked votes ing Todd Hiett the nod Pete. My woke me like he always “And to the drug deal- ers and thieves: the peo- who are ready for change. I (26.73 percent) for the en- with 2,036 votes (61.44 niece, Sarah does but for some rea- believe it showed last night tire district. percent) to Harold Spra- Amie R i c h a r d s son, I lifted up a little off ple have spoken, they Cato-Remer want you to stop what (last Tuesday).” In the race for United dling’s 1,278 votes. On the gave him my pillow just enough Burlison will face in- States Senator on the Re- state level, Hiett received to me a few when he started to jump you’re doing or go to jail.a traffic stop. AROUND So, it’s on for the next 4 cumbent Steve Carter in publican ticket, county vot- 266,061 votes (74.59 per- years ago af- from my machine to the the general election. ers stuck with Jim Inhofe cent), to Spradling’s 90,631. TOWN ter her little other side of my bed, and years, this is an impor- tant life decision for you, Gina Cox outdistanced with 2,227 votes (63.43 One vote that did not ones began he landed on top of mynear the floorboard of Shaloa Edwards in the percent). Inhofe’s closet coincide with the statewide having re- head! I immediately felt choose wisely! “Next; I want to thank race for Sequoyah County competitor was J.J. Stitt vote was the State Question spiratory issues. I agreed a warm gush of blood thenCourt gave Clerkthe officer by gettinghis who received 917 votes, No. 802 Initiative Petition to take him in so they draining onto my fore- all of my family, friends, and supporters for all 2,463 votes (71.33 percent), followed by John Tomp- involving Medicaid expan- could have a cat hair-free head and face, and ran fortrafficking, possession of while Edwards received kins, 225 votes and Neil sion. home and he could help the bathroom. your help during this a loadedelection, firearm, it means posses the 990 votes (28.67 percent). Mavis, 142 votes. County voters voted me with the mice. ‘Sweety Petey’ had got- Cox will be facing incum- Local voting mirrored 3,673 (57.03 percent) His nicknames soon ten me good and didn’tsion world of a firearmto me. I in especially com want to thank my worka friendbent for Vicki the Beatyfirst time in the statewide voting where against the proposal and became ‘Sweety Petey’ give me any sympathy, general election. Inhofe had 277,746 votes 2,767 for the proposal. and ‘Petey Pie’ because either. He ran behind me family. The deputies, in- vestigators, jailers, advo- “Yesterday was a day (74.06 percent); J.J. Stitt, Statewide the question he was one of the most like we were racing to the of firsts and so far I’m off 57,400 votes; John Tomp- was approved by a narrow handsome, sweetest, well- bathroom for fun and cates, dispatch and office personnel. This blowout to a pretty good start on kins, 23,550 votes; and Neil margin of 340,279 (50.48 mannered cats I’ve ever then licked water from the my first election,” Cox Mavis, 16,351 votes. percent) for the proposal owned; he’s neutered and faucet while I was trying win is testimony to your hard work, dedication said. “First off, thank you On the Democrat ticket to 333,761 against the pro- pretty laid back. Some- to get the blood out of my Mr. Edwards for running for United State Senator, posal. times I swear he smiles hair. He looked at me with and professionalism over the last 3 1/2 years. I truly a clean campaign. I wish county Democrats favored There were also three at me but the other day the ‘Bolton stare’ again Joiningyou the luck Fighton your endeav-AgainstAbby Tax Broyles Increases with 1,148 school board races includ- he gave me a look similar and I could tell he wasn’t thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, lets keep ors. Next, thank you to my votes (44.07 percent). She ed on the ballot for Belfon- to John Bolton starring at sorry. In fact I think I saw family and friends who was followed by R.O. Joe te, Braggs and Vian. President Trump, than a a snide grin come over his moving forward,” Lane said. have shown their support. Cassity, Jr., who had 597 At Belfonte, Lawana look of love and admira- sweet little face. There is not a lot a person votes; Sheila Bilyeu, 512 Turner defeated Ceclia tion. I thought about the The race for Sequoyah County Commissioner can do without the rightric votes; and and fingerprint Elysabeth Britt,in identification Muskrat by systemsa vote of as 140 He’s around 7-years- episode from Sex and support system. 348 votes. (85.37 percent) to 24 old and loves staying the City where Miranda District 2 saw the numbers a little more spread out “And finally, thank you For the most part, votes. both indoors and out, so Hobbs tells Carrie Brad- voters for your support! I county voting followed Braggs School District I thought the heat might shaw she’s afraid she between three candidates but Beau Burlison came know those are the words the statewide voting with involves more than one be getting to him. Then will die old and alone at a lot of candidates have Broyles receiving 163,845 county and there were no one night we had a good home, and no one will out ahead of Jay Alred and Mike Cobb with 697 votes used a lot of times before, votes (60.46 percent); Britt, votes for either George rain and Pete was outside be able to identify her but I mean it! Making sure 45,166; Bilyeu, 32,320; and Chandler or Danny Doo- my window meowing, because her beloved cat, (56.85 percent). Alred re- We can find other ceived 221 votes (18.03 you’re registered to vote, Cassity, 29,686. lin in Sequoyah County. which is his signal ‘for Fatty, has eaten her face making the time and tak- Markwayne Mullin had James Thornton defeat- let me in.’ I opened the off. I hope this isn’t in my percent) and Mike Cobb collected 308 votes (25.12 ing the time to go to you overwhelming support in ed Mike Cobb in the Vian door, he flew in and got future, that’s not the way I lawpolling enforcement place officials and doing Sequoyah County in his School Board election by a in bed with me. I decided want to go. percent). “I appreciate the turn- your research on the can- bid to be re-elected as Unit- vote of 574 (56.22 percent he’d make a good snuggle So if I go missing for didates is a big deal! I don’t ed States Representative to 447 votes. partner and went back to a few days, someone, out and show of support at the polls. I’m not going take your effort for grant- District 2. Mullin received These results are unoffi- sleep. please, come and check ed. The next election is a 2,848 votes (80.89 percent) cial as of press time Friday Oh yeah, I forgot to on me. If Pete is outside to do anything different than what I campaigned few months away on Nov. while challengers Joseph and will be certified later mention that I’ve slept I’m probably okay but if 3,” Cox said. Silk and Rhonda Hopkins on today. with a CPAP machine/ he’s looking at you like on, leadership, a show of whatmask I figured for the after past what two John Bolton through the that raise a red flag? years. If Pete is indoors window, please bust the during the night and de- door down! According to meet- employment. ed Ogg spoke to several cides he wants out, he And how was JUDGE ing minutes, the board According to the prob- church deacons on or be- jumps on top of my CPAP your week? from page 1 voted to go into executive able cause affidavit, Web- fore June 3 about the alle- session for confidential bers Falls Mayor Sandra gations and claimed he’d 33rd Annual Azalea amount of the reported communication between Wright was made aware return the items if the is- items purchased totaled the board and their town of the situation at the spe- sue were dropped. Pageant Marchtrail 25 with skills course, $810.93. attorney, Larry Vickers, cial meeting. Later on that day, Web- GRANT 48” wide x 1/4 mile pump The NEWS reported Jr., concerning a pending “At this point, all I can bers Falls interim police from page 1 track. in an earlier issue that investigation, claim or say is that the matter is Chief Keith Bell report- “These federal dol- the town held a special action regarding the em- still under investigation edly called Ogg and asked velopment of trail-head lars will help commu- meeting on Monday, June ployment of Shamblin. and we cannot comment if he wanted to speak with and trail-side facilities. nities provide new and 1, to reportedly discuss After about 30 min- on it,” Webbers Falls town him, but Ogg told him he 2020 RTP Community improved tourism desti- and take possible action utes, the board recon- attorney, Larry Vickers, was advised not to speak nations that provide an recipients and projects in- on the employment of vened and voted to take Jr. said. (USPS 0003508)with Bell until his attor- enhanced quality of life,” clude: Vian Community ESTABLISHEDwww.facebook.com AUGUST 20, 1987 Shamblin. no action on Shamblin’s The affidavitPublishedSearch alsoevery stat- Wednesdayfor Vianney couldTenkiller at be News present. said Winchester. “These 205 Thornton - PO Box 750 - Vian, OK 74962 Foundation, Armstrong Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday PH: 918.773.8000 FAX: 918.773.8745 facilities will benefit not e-mail: [email protected] Park Bike Trails Phase V, THE VIAN TENKILLER NEWS only Oklahoma residents, an independent weekly community newspaper published by $240,000, to construct an Big Basin Enterprises, LLC but also visitors that trav- Copyright 2009 Big Basin Enterprises, LLC - All rights reserved additional 3 miles of 36” away from the deputy. she refused ______to walk,” Staf- quoyah County Detention el to our State.” WOMAN Jeff Mayo wide, earthen material Sherrel Henry Publisher Gina Cato The deputy was then able fordStaff Writer reported. “When in Center Graphic a female Design jailer as- from page 1 Beth Mayo to get hand restraints on Bobfront Swofford of my patrolBusiness vehicle, Manager sisted StaffordAshley Brown with getting Sports Editor Published every Wednesday atOffice Manager 100-B DavisAmie Lane, Remer Roland, OK 74954 Ms. Armer using her Editorright Armer inside. 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Warner Reunion is Saturday FLEET Stafford reportedly fol- to northwest. Other units started a search with oth- from page 1 The Warner 2020 Re- Coffee, tea and water lowed the tire tracks back arrived in the area and er deputies,” Smithson re- union “Is Happening” will be furnished. Bring up the driveway. I then to the main residence, began to search. ported. for all alumni from 1 your own mask and hand observed a dark-colored a barn-style apartment “While at the vehicle Deputy Jenkins and to 5 p.m. on Saturday, cleaner (desired, but not early 2000’s Ford quad with a shop. Stafford and I observed Investigator BR Ruther- July 11, at the War- required). cab pickup with several “As we passed the several items that we be- ford reportedly located a ner Events Center, 900 For more information, items visible in the bed building I could see sev- lieved to have been stolen female subject laying in a Fourth Ave. Admission contact Hope Hill at 817- of the truck,” Smithson eral smaller buildings from the property that tree line who told author- is free and there will be 781-9750, WarnerAlum- reported. “The truck was around and a shed with included several elec- ities she was under the a drawing. [email protected], or Boyd about 20 to 25 yards from a tractor,” Smithson re- tronic items, such as a impression she was help- Attendees are asked Roberts at 972-529-8464, the gate to exit the prop- ported. “Stafford and I TV, computers, speakers, ing Fleet move property to bring a potluck snack. [email protected]. erty, then put the vehicle continued to follow the and several other things,” from a family member’s in reverse and started to tracks the best we could, Smithson reported. residence back to his resi- back down the driveway then we lost sight and ex- A wrecker was called dence. at a high rate of speed.” ited the vehicle and pro- and then the deputies If convicted of felony Due to the driveway ceeded on foot. Stafford proceeded back to the second-degree burglary, being muddy and having quickly seen the suspect’s road for further assistance the crime is punishable tall grass, the deputy said vehicle on a ridge.” from other deputies. by imprisonment for up he was unable to drive his Once the vehicle was “Under Sheriff Greg to 7 years. Felony em- patrol car on it and called cleared and the immedi- Cox arrived and we ex- bezzlement is punishable for assistance. Deputy ate area was checked, the plained the situation and by imprisonment in the Thomas Stafford arrived deputies notified dispatch showed him on the map State Penitentiary for up and the two reopened the and saw what appeared where the vehicle was lo- to 8 years and a fine not gate and proceeded down to be a foot trail leading cated. He went to a road to exceed $10,000 and the driveway. from the vehicle, north further north of us and restitution.

Page 4 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Religious Blown by the Wind Act 27:15 “And when the ship was ty of God’s Earth. safe. It is when the anchor drags or the anchor rope caught, and could not bear up into the I am writing this article for I have noticed that all breaks that the boat is in trouble. wind, we let her drive.” things blown before the wind are not good things. Many in the Church today have not anchored firmly. I have always loved the wind and Ships that lose their anchor during a storm are nor- When the wind blows they accept it and try to live with its power. Having grown up in Mis- mally wrecked on the shore. Wind whipped waves the change while God commands us to stand firm. souri and now living in Oklahoma, I crash on the shore and destroy things built too close Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore, having your loins Pastor have enjoyed the storms and the wind. to the beaches. Some of these things are known dan- girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of Michael Martin As a child my mother used to instruct gers and we choose to accept the risk to see the beauty. righteousness;” us on where we should go if the storm Other things are not planned and cause great harm. The political winds are blowing and trying to com- Vian got too bad. Our house had an el that I am worried that today’s church is being blown pletely change our culture. Our Country was founded Baptist was sheltered and we were told to grab by the wind. I am worried that like a tree, Christians on the principles of the Word of God. God promises Church a blanket and hide in that el. Later I are being moved by the constant pressure and are be- a good life if we adhere to His rules for life, yet when found out that it might have been the ing blown away from their anchorage. They are being the wind blows many move in the direction it blows. worst place for us to hide, but I never moved out of their safe harbor and being blown into I worry that Churches are becoming venues of en- told mom that. If the house had begun to break up, the rough seas. tertainment instead of beacons of hope for a better the void area was where the debris would have likely And as it is with ships, so is it not infrequently with life. The wind blows and they change their message fallen (on top of us). lives; they drift because of interior breakdown and to something that will not cause controversy. They When we used to drive in the summer time, I al- strong pressure to conform. It may cause a breakdown preach a social gospel. They condemn nothing and ac- ways had my arm out the window of the car making in morality, though no one knows anything about it cept everything. my hand into a wing and allowing the wind to move yet. It may cause a breakdown in the will, for the will Hebrews 3:6 “But Christ as a son over his own my hand up and down as I changed the hand’s posi- is the shaft of life. It may cause a breakdown in some house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confi- tion. I still see adults doing that today. I sometimes sweet and simple piety like that of prayer in the secret dence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.” wish that children did not have cell phones and games place— and the ship goes drifting on the sea. “Stand firm until the End” is the message the Scrip- for they miss so much by having their faces buried in I often watch as the tide makes boats swing on their ture exhorts us. Be an overcomer instead of being a them instead of looking around them to see the beau- anchors, yet the anchor holds and the boat remains drifter before the winds of this life.

Baptist Health Relocates COVID-19 Testing Site Delight in God’s Baptist Heath-Fort call 479-709-6845 to pre- Stephanie Whitaker, care and access much of Smith has relocated its register for a COVID-19 MSN, RN, Vice Presi- your medical records on- COVID-19 testing site test. dent of Patient Care and line. Word...or Drift for people concerned The site was formerly Chief Nursing Execu- Baptist Health-Fort about possible exposure at Ben Geren Regional tive for Baptist Health- Smith is also extend- “But his delight is then have perished in my to COVID-19 or who Park on Zero Street as a Fort Smith and Baptist ing the hours of its CO- in the law of the Lord, affliction” (Ps 119:92). are experiencing symp- regional operation with Health-Van Buren. “We VID-19 hotline, which is And in His law he medi- There is power in His toms such as shortness Mercy Hospital Fort are still working with staffed by nurses to help tates day and Word (Heb. 4:12). When of breath, fever or cough. Smith. Mercy will still Mercy, as well as county residents better under- night” (Ps you study to learn, you Beginning Wednes- provide testing for their officials, to coordinate stand their conditions 1:2). delight in it and then you day, July 1, the drive- patients at that location. our services to benefit and receive direction on We will be can claim His promises. I thru testing site will be “With an increase the community.” next steps for care should blessed when believe God loves to hear located in the southeast in the need for testing To access lab results they be concerned about we walk “not us pray His Word. Our parking lot of the Bap- availability in our re- including those from exposure to COVID-19. Shirley R. in the coun- God delights in us! “As tist Health Medical Plaza gion, we decided to of- COVID-19 screenings, The hotline is (479) 709- Watts sel of the un- for the saints who are on located at 1500 Dodson fer the second location patients can sign up for 6845 and is open from 8 godly, Nor the earth, “They are the Ave. The site is open on our campus to meet MyChart and download a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday stands in the excellent ones, in whom from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the needs of residents of the MyChart app. It is through Friday, and 8 path of sinners, Nor sits is all my delight” (Ps seven days a week. Those western Arkansas and the easy and secure way a.m. to noon, Saturday in the seat of the scorn- 16:3). wishing to be tested can eastern Oklahoma,” said to manage your health and Sunday. ful;” Ps. 1:1 The Christian must You cannot walk, keep in mind that the stand or sit with the un- devil is good at what he godly, sinners and scorn- does. He hates the Word Drive-Thru ers and be blessed. This and always misquotes it means you do not do as and if you are not in the Retirement they do, go where they Word, you will eventu- go. They do not glorify ally find yourself drifting. Fair God. Therefore Chris- The Word of God is tians keep your distance! your weapon against the >> There are too many who ways of the world. The The Sequoyah County Times’ confess Christ who are Word improves your first-ever Drive-Thru Retire- taking up life-styles of the walk in Christ. ment Fair was a huge success. ungodly and this should When you become Though the Retirement Fair Church Directory not be! We see too many a Christian, you are a had a different approach and feel this year due to COVID-19 “Christian Drifters!” “new” person (Eph. 4:22- and recommendations from the If the Christian is to be 24). You should study CDC, it was well attended and blessed you must “delight and pray and share your well received. Over 320 people in the law of the Lord, testimony. You must be came by last Saturday to pick And in His law he medi- in the “Book”; otherwise up their “Senior Swag” bag filled with information, cou- tates day and night” (Ps. you will find yourself pons, treats and goodies that 1:2). drifting and sometime were provided by local servic- Do I delight…? can last for years. That’s es and businesses. Ask yourself: “Do ANDREW NEWBURY | COURTESY a shame, for you miss out I “delight” in God’s on all the blessing God Word…His law? Am I a has for you. “Christian-drifter” from Christian Drifter ChurCh DireCtory God’s Word? You de- “Drift” is to wander light… or you drift! aimlessly. Blackgum Christian First Baptist Church Landmark Vian First Free Will “Delight” is a high de- What does the “Chris- Union Church of Gore Missionary Baptist Baptist Church gree of gratification: joy, tian drifter” look and act Rev. Reggie Kelley, D. Div.- Pastor Garry Brown The home of Trouty T Church SUNDAY to rejoice. like? You are in a state of CPT USA (Ret) Pastor Doug Bane Pastor Steve Spyres “Come as You Are. We’re Here to Serve” Sunday School--10am A godly man or mind that doesn’t delight FBC Gore...your place to belong “Growing in Grace” Morning Worship--11am The Working People’s Church. SUNDAY woman will become ac- in God’s Word. You are Veterans and Bikers Welcome SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School--10am quainted with the Word carried away by worldly 918-773-5971 Sunday school--9:45am Service--7pm SUNDAY Morning Worship--11am 1 block N of Vian Police Dept., of God, so that the Word influence. You have no Morning Worship--11:00am Evening Worship--6pm Sunday School--10am Discipleship Training and Corner of Blackstone and becomes part of the life. time for study or prayer WEDNESDAY Sequoyah Morning Worship--11am choir practice--5:00pm You meditate on it, think and find yourself in the Evening Worship--5pm Evening Bible Classes--7pm 918-776-4510 Evening worship--6:00pm WEDNESDAY Join us for worship and Bible study, about it. When you take company of those who you are always welcome! Weekday Service--6pm WEDNESDAY Vian United the Word in you will not are not interested in Hwy 82 E, 1/4 mile E of Prayer meeting and youth Van Ministry available-- Methodist Church be so quick to compro- God. It is a gradual shift Hwy Intersection, Vian group--7:00pm Call to make arrangements Rev. Richard Brasher 5th and Main Street Hwy 82 N of Vian “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” mise with the ungodly… Blessedin attitude, are the pure opinion in heart: and Blackgum Gore, OK 918-773-5892 Come as you are, we would world, devil and the flesh. forposition. they shall see You God. have lost www.vianlandmark.org love to see you! Christians are not KJinterest Matthew in 5:8 God and move First Baptist Church SUNDAY Pastor Tim Hare First Presbyterian Sunday School --10am reading God’s Word, along with the flow. There We exist to bring glory to God by Church Round Mountain Worship--11am so they can’t delight in I willis no bless dedication! the Lord at all exalting His Son, growing in His Pastor Dianah Gourley Community WEDNESDAY truth and fulfilling His mission. something they haven’t times:Christian, his praise shall are con- you “Worship amid beautiful stained glass Youth -- 3pm-6:00pm SUNDAY with friendly people who are preserv- Church read. Prayer is another tinuallydrifting? be in my If mouth. so, it is be- Sunday School--9:45am Pastor Kenneth Byrd Dinner for all at 6:00pm ing the past, serving Christ in the pres- Mid week worship 7:00pm area the Church is not cause you are not “de- Worship Service--10:45am ent, and looking forward to the future” SUNDAY KJ Psalms 34: 1 Corner of Lee and Evening Service--5pm SUNDAY Morning Worship--10:30am engaging in. This is why lighting” in His Word. I WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Blackstone we see so many Christian challenge you to pick it Children’s Sunday School-9:30am Church Office 918-773-5335 I am the light of the world: Kids Meal--5:30pm Evening Worship--7pm Prayer Meeting and Bible Adult Sunday School-9:30am who are “drifting” out heup that and followeth just beginme shall read- not Study--6pm Sunday Worship Service-11am 4 miles west of Vian into the world. Delight- ing and allowing God to on Hwy 64, Westside walk in darkness, but Kids and Youth--6pm 918-775-4868 Church of Christ ing in His Word prepares teach you. Your drifting 918-773-5431 Corner of Creek St. and watch for church sign, shall have the light of life. SUNDAY Corner of Blackgum South Oak, Sallisaw, OK turn left, go across us for trials and temp- KJwill John begin 8:12 to slow down Worship--10:30am and 4pm Landing Rd and Hwy. 100 [email protected] RR Track, continue tations. Without “de- and before you know WEDNESDAY 1/2 mile W & S light”…you “drift!” it, you are back enjoy- Evening Service--7:00pm Thou wilt keep him in perfect Cornerstone 918-521-6116 Gore United Hwy 64 West, 1 block north I have learned that peaceing whose God, mind His Word,is stay and Tabernacle Methodist Church on Old Hwy 82, Vian the Word of God can prayer. Don’t let it go any Pastor Jeff Green Vian Baptist Church ed on thee: because he trust- Rev. Richard Brasher relieve me of headaches further, stop and return “Cornerstone is the “Open hearts sharing God’s love.” Pastor Mike Martin eth in thee. Foundation of the Family” and physical pain. It can to the Lord. Without SUNDAY SUNDAY List your church 5 SUNDAY Sunday Service--9:30am Sunday School--9:45am for only comfort when we lose a TrustGod ye in in theyour Lord life for- you are Morning Worship--10:30am Fellowship--10:30am Morning Worship--10:45am $4.50 per week loved one. It relaxes when not blessed. Evening Worship--6:30pm ever:.... Sunday School--10:45-11:30am Evening Worship--6:00pm tired and stressed. These Blessed is the man WEDNESDAY or call KJ Isaiah 26:3-4 Evening Service–6pm WEDNESDAY Evening Service--7pm Jan at 918-775-4433 to things come only if you whose “delight is in the We’d Love to See You! Wednesday Night Live--6:30pm Turn on 8th Street, receive a discount when take in his Word, delight law of the Lord, And in www.goreumc.org Corner of Hwys. 64 West That he might present it to go west to end, Gore and Old 82 you pay for a year. 4th and Winn, Across street in it and meditate on it. himselfHis law a glorious he meditates church, not day 918-489-2385 918-773-5226 from Grade School “Unless Your law had havingand night.”spot, or wrinkle, been my delight, I would or anyDelight…Don’t such thing; but that Drift! it should be holy and without blemish. KJ Ephesians 5:27

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 5 Religious | Area News Let God Go Before You As the Hebrews left Egypt–let God go saying, God will surely visit you; and that he had not gone with his feet. 4Who ing, and as a thing of nought. 13For I the before you! He’ll make a way! ye shall carry up my bones away hence hath wrought and done it, calling the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, Exodus 13:15-22, 15And it came to with you. 20And they took their journey generations from the beginning? I the saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help pass, when Pha- from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, LORD, the first, and with the last; I am thee. 14Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and raoh would hard- in the edge of the wilderness. 21And the he. 5The isles saw it, and feared; the ends ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith The Christian ly let us go, that LORD went before them by day in a pil- of the earth were afraid, drew near, and the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy Union Station the LORD slew lar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and came. 6They helped every one his neigh- One of Israel. all the firstborn by night in a pillar of fire, to give them bour; and every one said to his brother, Follow the Lord! Trust the Lord in 22 7 Pastor Reggie Kelley, in the land of light; to go by day and night: He took Be of good courage. So the carpenter all His ways! Let God lead you! Jesus Blackgum Christian Egypt, both the not away the pillar of the cloud by day, encouraged the goldsmith, and he that Christ will make a way! Listen and wait Union Church firstborn of man, nor the pillar of fire by night, from be- smootheth with the hammer him that upon the Lord in all things! and the firstborn fore the people. smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for John 14:1-7, 1Let not your heart be of beast: there- Wait upon the Lord in all that you do! the sodering: and he fastened it with troubled: ye believe in God, believe also fore I sacrifice to the LORD all that Most of our problems are we try to go nails, that it should not be moved. 8But in me. 2In my Father’s house are many openeth the matrix, being males; but before the Lord! We can mess things up thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom mansions: if it were not so, I would have all the firstborn of my children I re- when we try to do things our way! Look I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my told you. I go to prepare a place for you. deem. 16And it shall be for a token upon to the Lord in all things! friend. 9Thou whom I have taken from 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, thine hand, and for frontlets between Isaiah 40:31...But they that wait upon the ends of the earth, and called thee I will come again, and receive you unto thine eyes: for by strength of hand the the LORD shall renew their strength; from the chief men thereof, and said myself; that where I am, there ye may be LORD brought us forth out of Egypt. they shall mount up with wings as ea- unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have also. 4And whither I go ye know, and the 17And it came to pass, when Pharaoh gles; they shall run, and not be weary; chosen thee, and not cast thee away. way ye know. 5Thomas saith unto him, had let the people go, that God led them and they shall walk, and not faint. 10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be Lord, we know not whither thou goest; not through the way of the land of the Exodus 41:1-14, 1Keep silence before not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will and how can we know the way. 6Jesus Philistines, although that was near; for me, O islands; and let the people renew strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, God said, Lest peradventure the people their strength: let them come near; then yea, I will uphold thee with the right and the life: no man cometh unto the repent when they see war, and they re- let them speak: let us come near to- hand of my righteousness. 11Behold, Father, but by me. 7If ye had known me, turn to Egypt: 18But God led the people gether to judgment. 2Who raised up the all they that were incensed against thee ye should have known my Father also: about, through the way of the wilder- righteous man from the east, called him shall be ashamed and confounded: they and from henceforth ye know him, and ness of the Red sea: and the children to his foot, gave the nations before him, shall be as nothing; and they that strive have seen him. of Israel went up harnessed out of the and made him rule over kings? he gave with thee shall perish. 12Thou shalt seek There is no other way than Jesus! Fol- land of Egypt. 19And Moses took the them as the dust to his sword, and as them, and shalt not find them, even low Him! In the name of Jesus Christ, I bones of Joseph with him: for he had driven stubble to his bow. 3He pursued them that contended with thee: they love you. Be about the Father’s business! straitly sworn the children of Israel, them, and passed safely; even by the way that war against thee shall be as noth- Just come as you are. God bless!

Clothes Closet Offering School Clothes on July 11 Scribbles and Poems by a Blackgum Mountain Boy God’s Blessing Clothes ing Clothes Closet said. Charles S. Davis, Written July 2020 Closet in Vian, located on “We will give them 30 US SH 64 West, will be minutes and no children How to Make Love Last open on Saturday, July 11 please, because of the from 8 to 11 a.m. for par- heat. You will have to It is amazing to see love shared by two, Unexpected problems often stand in the way, ents to get school clothes wear a mask.” Young or old, it is always touching to you. Devoting with trust is a must everyday. only. They are also in need Happiness can be seen in their smile and eyes, “We will have five of a good small refrigera- Tears of excitement often make them cry. Even then a union may fail like bad glue, grownups at a time (one tor and kitchen items. A third party is a must to stand by you. from each family),” Ruby “Thank you from God’s Their enjoyment was not formed overnight, This is not another mortal to love, Pigeon with God’s Bless- Blessings,” Pigeon said. True devotion is not there at first sight. It has to come from our Savior above. Both must build trust and hold each other dear, It will not last if there is doubt or fear. When we truly ask God for a helping hand, An alliance between two will usually stand. Vian Lake Trail 5K Gone Virtual Sometimes one or both sadly change their mind, Year after year this trust must hold true, The Vian Lake Trail cial media. That is why lasting love is hard to find. 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Opinion More Questions than Answers for Start of Fall Seasons CHRIS DAY homa Sec- is the COVID-19 virus how will teams be able High Schools study on Many administrators SPECIAL TO THE NEWS o n d a r y itself. to practice social dis- the transmission of the still are looking at their University of Oklaho- pS c h o o l s According to the Cen- tancing on planes and virus through the play- options — classroom ma athletes returned to CActivities ters for Disease Con- buses on road trips. Will ing of instruments. It instruction only, a mix campus July 1 to begin A s s o c i a - trol and Prevention, the marching bands, cheer- should be completed in of classroom and virtual voluntary workouts for mi liertion re-af- United States has expe- leaders and spirit squads a few weeks, and the OS- instruction or having fall sports seasons. firmed its rienced 40,000 new posi- go on road trips. Will SAA could issue band the ability to switch to The University of Tul- h Chris Day hc o m m i t - tive COVID-19 cases they even be allowed to and spirit squad guide- distance learning if CO- sa and Oklahoma State ment to each day for the past four perform in pre-game or lines later this month. VID-19 forces another University already have Overtime sigfall-sports days. The U.S. experi- halftime shows? Decisions about social classroom closure. returned to weight and s e a s o n s , enced 40,000 cases a day The American Athletic distancing on buses for These academic and cardio rooms. and re- just once previously on Conference already has road trips, band and spir- athletic discussions are High school athletes leased procedures for April 6. COVID-19 cas- answered the band and it squad participation at underway, but the re- have started their Sum- rescheduling regular es are spiking in Florida spirit squad questions. Its games, quarantine poli- surgence of COVID-19 mer Pride conditioning season games if schools and Texas. There hasn’t answer is no traveling for cies if athletes contract cases clouds the ability programs under strict have to cancel in-class been a huge spike in bands and spirit squads. COVID-19, concession- to move forward confi- sanitization and social education because of a Oklahoma although Tul- No pre-game or halftime stand operation proce- dently. distancing procedures. public health emergen- sa County has become a marching band perfor- dures and policies on The big priority for Organized practice for cy. It also released post- COVID-19 hot spot in mances. The home team’s how many fans can be in the restart of sports must fast-pitch softball and season guidelines in case the state. band can be in the stands the stands will be left to be the safety of athletes, cross country starts July games were lost to the It’s unclear if CO- and perform, but must the local school districts. coaches, officials, fans, 15 and the seasons open pandemic. VID-19 cases will drop follow mandated social The OSSAA may pro- families and communi- Aug. 10. High school Those are the answers before school starts in distancing guidelines. vide some guidance ties. football limited prac- as we close in on fall August, and that creates Other conferences about all this, but the Right now, I still have tice starts Aug. 10. High college and high school uncertainty for profes- haven’t reached this de- final decisions will rest high hopes for fall high school football players sports. Plenty of ques- sional, college and high cision yet. The Oklaho- with individual districts. school sports, but there can put on full pads and tions — some big ones — school fall sports. ma Secondary Schools Right now, the dis- are a lot of questions start contact drills on remain before fall sports Let’s assume the foot- Activities Association is tricts are wrestling with that need to be answered Aug. 15. can start. ball season starts. waiting for the results of returning to classroom in the next four to six Last week, the Okla- The biggest question At the college level, a National Federation of instruction this fall. weeks.

OKC Thunder Which Players Will Have Most Impact for Restart? JOE MUSSATO known these days as Danilo Gallinari: His THE OKLAHOMAN president of the Players 3-point shooting is an ir- With coach Billy Association than Thun- replaceable skill on a team Donovan, Shai Gilgeous- der point guard, but the that lacks sharpshooters. Alexander (2), Steven off-court power broker The 31-year-old forward Adams (12) and Chris was one of the best play- has converted 41% of his Paul (3) leading the way, makers in the league this 3-point attempts — tops the Thunder will take a season. Paul was named on the Thunder and 18th 40-24 record to the NBA an All-Star for the first in the NBA. Gallinari, an- “bubble” in Florida. Last time since 2016. His 17.7 other player acquired in Wednesday was the first points and 6.8 assists per the Clippers trade, could day of mandatory indi- game don’t match the 20 pass Gilgeous-Alexander vidual workouts in the and 10 numbers he once as the team’s leading scor- NBA, and Thunder coach put up, but Paul has been er after the eight seeding Billy Donovan confirmed the primary catalyst be- games. that all 17 of his players hind the Thunder’s sur- Steven Adams: Only have returned to Okla- prise season. Russell Westbrook, Nick homa City and are par- Shai Gilgeous-Alex- Collison and Kevin Du- ticipating. ander: He has the tools rant have played more “We’ll see what it looks to become a multi-time games in a Thunder uni- BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN | COURTESY like in terms of traveling All-Star. The second-year form than Adams. He party and all those kinds With coach Billy Donovan, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), Steven Adams (12) and Chris Paul (3) leading guard is averaging a team- is averaging his fewest the way, the Thunder will take a 40-24 record to the NBA “bubble” in Florida. of things here coming high 19.3 points while points (10.9) and minutes into next week,” Donovan pulling in 6.1 rebounds (27) per game since 2015- said, “but our guys have per game. Ten days shy of 16, but he’s one of the Nerlens Noel: He con- third-best on the team Diallo a month and a been very, very active in turning 22, Gilgeous-Al- most reliable centers in sistently does his job behind Gallinari and half of games from mid- terms of utilizing the op- exander is primed to be the league when healthy. without attracting much Schröder. November to January. It portunity to come into the franchise cornerstone Adams regularly played attention. He’s a rim pro- Terrance Ferguson: was unfortunate timing the facility.” the Thunder coveted as a through minor injuries, tector on one end and a The Tulsa native lost his for Diallo’s development. The Thunder is sched- return in the Paul George so the extra rest should rim runner on the oth- starting job after missing The second-year guard, uled to fly to Disney trade. serve him well. er. The 6-foot-10 center eight games in January known for his ferocious World this week to begin Tier 2: The closers Tier 3: Glue guys ranks seventh in the NBA due to undisclosed per- dunks, has been in and training camp for the 22- Dennis Schröder: He Luguentz Dort: The with 2.9 blocks per 36 sonal reasons. He’s had his out of Donovan’s rota- team season restart. Each leads the NBA in bench rookie out of Arizona minutes while shooting playing time reduced in tion. His skill set overlaps team will be limited to a scoring at 19 points per Statesigned a multi-year 69% from the floor — a 14 games since then. Fer- with Dort and Ferguson, 35-person travel party, game. The 26-year-old extension last week. It career and team high. guson remains a scrappy which makes it hard for which includes up to 17 point guard is battling was well-deserved after Tier 4: Energy boost- perimeter defender, but him to find minutes as players. Clippers reserves Lou starting 21 games as an ers he’s a nonfactor offen- a career 20% 3-point It’s been almost four Williams and Montrezl undrafted rookie two- Abdel Nader: He es- sively. Of all players who shooter. months since the Thun- Harrell for Sixth Man of way player. Dort won’t tablished a regular role logged at least 1,000 min- Tier 5: Wild cards der last played, so it’s time the Year. Schröder has always close games, but in the rotation from mid- utes this season, Wizards Darius Bazley: For for a roster refresher. never been more efficient he’s likely to stay in the February until the season guard Isaac Bonga is the those who don’t attend Here’s a look at all 17 on offense, but it’s his starting lineup to defend was suspended March 11. only player who attempt- Skinz League games, the players, sorted in tiers by defense that has gained the opposing team’s best Unlike his teammates in ed fewer shots (184) than last look at Bazley was the impact they’re expect- Donovan’s trust. Schröder guard. Dort is still raw of- this tier, Nader is a threat Ferguson (199). Feb. 9 against the Celt- ed to have in Orlando. has the best defensive rat- fensively, but he’s a bully to score off the bench. Hamidou Diallo: A ics. He missed the next Tier 1: Star power ing among OKC’s regular on defense at 6-foot-3 He’s shooting a career- hyperextension sprain Chris Paul: He is more rotation players. and 215 pounds. high 37% from three, in his right elbow cost See OKC THUNDER, page 7 Opinion Could Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State Learn from Mike Leach and Texas Tech?

BERRY TRAMEL But Maverick Mike’s both Gundy and OSU. THE OKLAHOMAN teams won big. They The major differences Mike Leach, left, and played cutting-edge of- between Leach and Gun- Mike Gundy shake hands fense and built up the fan dy is that Leach didn’t after the 2008 OSU-Texas base and helped ignite have a huge buyout in his Tech game in Lubbock. glittering facilities that contract (Gundy does) [CHRIS LANDSBERG- were once unimaginable and that Leach is known ER/The Oklahoman] on the Plains. Maverick for his bizarre soliloquies Maverick Mike. Eccen- Mike was the leader of a and Gundy is known for tric. Nationally known golden age at the Big 12 his mullet. Otherwise, for his unconventional school, and no other pe- their stories are strikingly style. Didn’t get along riod in program history similar. The lessons are, with his athletic director. was even close. too. Constant dalliances with And then Maverick No matter your success other jobs to increase Mike was fired. rate, the decision-makers his contract leverage. What? You thought I on a college campus can Got crossways with the was talking about Mike get weary of the constant university’s big boosters. Gundy? Nope. Not yet. turbulence. Eventually didn’t even This was the Mike Leach But be careful; main- CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN | COURTESY have the support of his story at Texas Tech. And players. Mike Leach, left, and Mike Gundy shake hands after the 2008 OSU-Texas Tech game in Lubbock. it’s an instructive tale for See GUNDY, page 7

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Gans High School Athletics Board Hires Walker to Coach Grizzlies’ Football CHRIS DAY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Logan Beakley, who resigned to take feeling that this is the guy, and that was will return this season. a teaching position at Liberty Elemen- the feeling I had. I think he’s enthusias- Holt is a Gans High School gradu- The Gans’ school board approved tary near Roland. tic about starting a program here that ate, and son of former Gans’ coach hiring Josh Walker as a teacher-coach “Josh had a little more experience is going to be his own. I’m looking for- Trent Holt, who is the coach of Web- for the 2020-21 school year. than some of the other candidates,” ward to what he is going to do for us,” bers Falls’ football and baseball teams. Walker, who coached running backs Gans’ superintendent Larry Calloway Walker accepted the coaching posi- Hunter Holt was an assistant coach at at Sallisaw High School last season, will said. “He worked in the Broken Arrow tion offer in mid-June, and already was Webbers Falls last year. be the Grizzlies’ head football coach. school system and last year in Sallisaw. working with Gans’ athletes during Beakley also served as the girls’ He also was hired to coach power- Although he hasn’t been a head coach, summer pride before Thursday’s board basketball coach at Gans. Dean Arm- lifting and track, and will teach physi- I feel his experience at those programs vote, Calloway said. strong, who was boys’ basketball and cal education. would be sufficient for what we needed Walker also will have a new assistant baseball coach and assistant football Walker was a volunteer coach at to do here. That’s what set him apart coach. In May, the Gans school board coach last season, will be the school’s Broken Arrow High School before from the others.” hired Hunter Holt as a teacher-coach. boys and girls basketball coach this joining the Sallisaw. He played high Calloway said most of the candi- Thursday night, the board made Holt season. school football at Spiro. dates that applied at Gans didn’t have the head baseball coach. He also will James Henry will continue to coach It will be Walker’s first stint as a head head coaching experience, and some be an assistant football coach and an girls fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball football coach. had never coached before. assistant boys’ basketball coach. at Gans. He will become the assistant Walker will replace football coach “When I visited with Josh, you get a Assistant football coach Jarrard Rae girls’ basketball coach this season.

GUNDY where Leach reportedly contract in 2009 was only But Tech is not an au- has been a consistent press conference to call from page 6 banished James during $2 million. tomatic-win place. It’s a winner. for the quick reopening taining high levels of practice while recovering But Leach has had the tough job. And Leach was Gundy’s 15-year re- of athletic facilities and gridiron success isn’t au- from a concussion. Most last laugh in other ways. a consistent winner. cord is 129-64. Pat Jones get the economic engine tomatic at a place that’s Tech players seemed to Texas Tech football The same holds true in and Jim Lookabaugh rolling again, countering historically something support James, though has been a solid football Stillwater. OSU is not an rank right behind Gundy everything OSU, the Big less than a big winner. many former Tech play- program going back to its automatic-win place. It’s on the all-time Cowboy 12 and the NCAA were Gundy has reached ers supported Leach. days in the Border Con- a tough job. And Gundy victory list. They won 120 trying to promote, Gun- the same crossroads at That was Tech’s open- ference in the 1950s and has been a consistent games — combined. dy angered administra- OSU that Leach reached ing to fire Leach with earlier. But Tech never winner. Gundy’s Big 12 record tors perhaps more than in Lubbock a decade cause, citing insubordi- won like it won with Gundy’s 15-year re- is 77-52; in the Big 12 ever before. ago. Both iconic coaches, nation, and not pay off Leach. And it’s rarely cord is 129-64. Pat Jones pecking order, the Cow- And now OSU has the mostly popular with the his contract. Leach sued lost like it’s lost without and Jim Lookabaugh boys have jumped all player component, too, mainstream fan base, but Tech, but the university Leach. rank right behind Gundy but OU, including Texas, with Chuba Hubbard’s in constant turmoil with claimed sovereign immu- In 10 seasons, Leach’s on the all-time Cowboy Kansas State and TCU. In tweet a couple of weeks the administration and nity through Texas shield teams went 84-43, a .661 victory list. They won 120 a combined 26 seasons, ago leading to findings big-money boosters, and laws, and Leach never winning percentage that games — combined. OSU coaches Jim Stanley, that Gundy has a major then player discontent got his day in court. As is by far the best in school Gundy’s Big 12 record Jimmy Johnson, Jones disconnect with his play- surfaced. recently as 2018, Leach history. is 77-52; in the Big 12 and Les Miles — four ers. Tech fired Leach two still was filing suit against In the 10 seasons since pecking order, the Cow- pretty fair country foot- Gundy’s contract calls days before the 2009 Al- Tech, seeking bonuses Leach’s departure, Tech is boys have jumped all ball coaches — totaled 82 for a $17 million buy- amo Bowl, after “other and salary he says went 59-65, its worst 10-year but OU, including Texas, conference wins. Gundy out unless he’s fired with things” were discovered unpaid. stretch since 1956-65. Kansas State and TCU. In has 77 himself. cause. Ten years ago, by the board of regents The Leach/Tech flap Leach’s teams were 47-33 a combined 26 seasons, That’s one of the risks of Texas Tech found cause. during an investigation started soon after his in the Big 12. Tech since OSU coaches Jim Stanley, replacing Gundy, as OSU’s It also found itself, soon of Leach’s treatment of 2000 arrival; before the is 30-59 in the Big 12. Jimmy Johnson, Jones administration ponders enough, wallowing in injured receiver Adam end, Tech wasn’t even try- The Red Raiders and Les Miles — four his job status. These have mediocre football. James. All in the wake of ing to entice him to stay. didn’t have dolts coach- pretty fair country foot- been great times for Cow- I’m told Tech officials the famous shed story, The buyout on Leach’s ing. Tommy Tuberville ball coaches — totaled 82 boy football. had confidence in their was a proven winner in conference wins. Gundy The same headaches program to believe, a the SEC who now has a has 77 himself. Tech endured with Leach decade ago, that the Red chance at the U.S. Sen- But Tech is not an au- — not getting along with Raiders could continue to ate. Kliff Kingsbury had tomatic-win place. It’s a the administrators, alien- prosper without Leach. OKC THUNDER a promising maiden sea- tough job. And Leach was ating high-dollar boost- I know OSU officials from page 6 son coaching the NFL a consistent winner. ers — are the headaches believe they can thrive Cardinals. We’ll see how The same holds true in OSU has been dealing without Gundy. 11 games with a bone bruise in his right knee. Bazley’s Oklahoman Matt Wells, Stillwater. OSU is not an with for almost a decade. But you never know. upside is intriguing (he just turned 20), but it’s too the current coach, fares automatic-win place. It’s In April, when Gundy The Mike Leach story in early to project how he’ll factor into the Thunder’s re- long-term. a tough job. And Gundy used his only pandemic Lubbock tells us that. turn. Keep in mind that the Thunder is thin at power forward behind Gallinari, which is why Bazley made eight starts. Mike Muscala: The veteran was brought in as a cen- University of Oklahoma Launches ‘OU Online’ ter who stretches the floor, but he was dreadful from 3-point range to start the season. Then came steady The University of Okla- can provide a more acces- ing on the degree, can be faculty and adjunct facul- improve ment. Muscala shot 42% from three in Janu- homa has announced the sible path to world-class completed in as little as ty who are professionals ary and 50% in February, but his minutes started to launch of OU Online, a learning at the graduate 15 months. in each field of study. dry up. The former Bucknell star is another option to central division that will level. We see online edu- Gregg Garn, senior “By offering our stu- get backup power forward minutes. deliver the university’s cation as a true fulfillment associate provost of on- dents the scholarly in- Deonte Burton: His taste of playing time keeps him online graduate degree of our purpose as a public line education at OU, ex- sight of our exceptional out of the bottom tier, but he’s not likely to see the floor programs, expanding research university – to plained that OU Online faculty, the practical ex- much at Disney World. His unique build at 6-foot-4 OU’s ability to reach stu- develop strategic educa- programs are developed pertise of industry lead- and 240 pounds can be useful in certain matchups. dents in Oklahoma and tional opportunities that based on extensive eco- ers and the undeniable Tier 6: End of the bench beyond. benefit a more diverse nomic analysis and mar- quality of an OU educa- Kevin Hervey: He played seven games for the Thun- Designed for adult segment of students and ket research. tion, the graduate pro- der, but spent more time with the G League Oklahoma learners seeking career foster economic growth “Before we consider grams delivered through City Blue as a two-way contract player. The Thunder advancement, OU On- for our state.” launching a new profes- OU Online prepare stu- drafted Hervey 57th overall in 2018. The 6-foot-9 for- line’s programs offer spe- The graduate degree sional graduate program dents to make an imme- ward from UT-Arlington made the NBA despite tear- cialized graduate degrees programs offered through for OU Online, we con- diate impact in their own ing two ACLs, one in both knees. in a variety of professional OU Online capitalize on duct thorough research workplaces and commu- Devon Hall: The Thunder waived Hall in Decem- fields. Of the initial 33 on- a number of OU’s areas to determine if the pro- nities,” Harroz said. ber, and now he’s back on the roster as a two-way sub- line graduate programs of academic strength, gram would serve an Students who enroll stitute player. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 15.6 points being offered through OU such as business, energy, economic need for Okla- in an OU Online pro- per game in 30 starts with the Blue. Online, six are new pro- nursing, criminal justice homa or the world,” Garn gram will have the same Isaiah Roby: He was acquired in an easily forgotten grams launching this fall. and more – a majority of said. “This helps ensure customary academic and January trade that sent Justin Patton to the Mavericks. “The University of which are also offered in our graduates have the support services available Roby, a 6-foot-8 rookie forward, appeared in three Oklahoma has a strong a traditional, in-person best opportunities for job to them as on-campus games for the Thunder. He was the 45th overall pick tradition of serving format. The programs placement and helps sup- students. Upon gradu- in the 2019 NBA Draft, becoming the first Nebraska learners across the globe are specifically designed port Oklahoma’s future.” ation, they will become Cornhusker selected this century. through a number of to be flexible and acces- Each program features OU alumni – no matter Andre Roberson: He has participated in individual highly acclaimed online sible to adults who work a rigorous curriculum how far from the univer- workouts and is expected to travel with the team to graduate degree pro- full-time while pursuing developed by OU aca- sity they completed their Disney World, but it’s difficult to imagine Roberson grams,” said OU Presi- their degrees. Several of demic departments and courses. having any impact. It’s been almost 30 months since dent Joseph Harroz, Jr. the degree programs are faculty members. OU To learn more about Roberson last played. “By uniting our efforts presented in an acceler- Online courses are taught OU Online, visit ou.edu/ *** through OU Online, we ated format that, depend- by a blend of tenured OU online. Thunder restart schedule Aug. 1: Jazz, 2:30 p.m., ESPN/FSOK OKDHS announces new online Reporting Portal for Adult Protective Services Oklahoma Human strategy to provide one OKDHS Aging Services 19,000 allegations of Aug. 3: Nuggets, 3 p.m., FSOK Services (OKDHS) will point of contact for ac- Director Jeromy Bu- vulnerable adult abuse, launch a new online cess to OKDHS services chanan. “The new por- neglect and exploita- Aug. 5: Lakers, 5:30 p.m., ESPN/FSOK portal July 1, 2020 for and report allegations of tal allows better access tion were received by the general public, com- maltreatment. In addi- for our numerous com- Adult Protective Services Aug. 7: Grizzlies, 3 p.m., FSOK munity partners and law tion to the new portal, munity partners and the (APS). Numerous com- enforcement to report calls will continue to be general public to help munity partners work Aug. 9: Wizards, 11:30 a.m., FSOK allegations of abuse, ne- answered at the state- us provide more help with APS to provide vul- glect and exploitation wide abuse hotline at and hope to vulnerable nerable adults and their Aug. 10: Suns, 1:30 p.m., FSOK of vulnerable adults to 1-800-522-3511. adults who need protec- caretakers with access to Adult Protective Ser- “It’s important for tion from abuse, neglect services to help vulner- Aug. 12: Heat, 7 p.m., FSOK vices (APS). The new people to know about and exploitation.” able adults who cannot portal, OKHotline.org, is this improvement in our In State Fiscal Year protect themselves be- Aug. 14: Clippers, TBD, FSOK part of the agency’s online reporting,” said (SFY) 2019, nearly cause of age or disability.

Page 8 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Public Records | Area News PD Investigating Possible use Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records Editor’s note: If the age Criminal Gore: Poss. of CDS; Un- does not appear next to a lawful poss. of drug para- name, it was not listed in phernalia. of Excessive Force the court record. Misdemeanors Jerry Blackwell, 72, Monet Shields, 30, Sac- ROY FAULKENBERRY Sallisaw: DUS. ramento, Calif.: Possess, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS with a gun outside of and telling her relative to Felony Docket an apartment at Gard- stop the cops from arrest- Tricia Brandenburg, deliver, sell or manufac- While Sallisaw Police Stephen Barton, 41, ture drug paraphernalia. enWalk Apartments on ing Brandy. I observed a Hector, Ark.: Trafficking 31, Fortuna, Calif.: Pos- Lt. Billy Oliver remains sess, deliver, sell or Geri Smith, 37, North on paid administrative Ruth Street. white male running to- in illegal drugs; Unlawful “Upon our arrival, Lt. ward the other officers manufacture drug para- Las Vegas, Nev.: Possess, leave, Sallisaw Police poss. of drug parapher- deliver, sell or manufac- Oliver observed a female and deputies and I took nalia. phernalia (using M/V); Chief Terry Franklin said Possess schedule I CDS ture drug paraphernalia. the investigation is con- near the playground off running at him telling Brian Blount, 41, screaming and she had him to stop and to get out (marijuana) using M/V. Jefferson Stimson, 52, tinuing into whether or Muldrow: Domestic Muldrow: DUS. something in her hand. of here multiple times. A&B. Robert Childers, 22, not Oliver used excessive Sallisaw: Domestic abuse Tiera Trail, 25, Hender- force in making a recent The female turned around The individual was iden- Marvin Cotton, 37: and started running and tified as Charles Day,” –A&B. sonville, Tenn.: Possess, arrest. Unlawful poss. of CD deliver, sell or manufac- threw something. Lt. Oli- Rogers’ report said. with intent to distribute; James Cordray, 24, “The Sallisaw Police Vian: DUI-alcohol. ture drug paraphernalia. Department has received ver then ordered the fe- Rogers said Day kept Acquire proceeds from male to the ground and yelling but eventually Derrell Davis, 53, Vian: Phillip Watts, 47, Salli- a complaint concerning drug activity; Unlawful saw: DUI-alcohol; TOC- placed her in handcuffs. moved back to the park- poss. of drug parapher- Poss. of CDS; Unlawful possible use of excessive poss. of drug parapher- alcohol; Resisting an of- force by one of our offi- The female was scream- ing lot. He said in the nalia. ing and yelling the entire report he then placed nalia; DUS. ficer; DL to be carried; cers during the arrest of Bo Dowdy, 25, Muld- Failure to yield for emer- time we were there. The Brandy in his patrol row: Poss. of a precursor Nancy Debuce, 65, an individual,” Franklin Duarte, Calif: Possess, gency vehicle. said. “The Sallisaw Po- female was later iden- unit. “Once Brandy was to manufacture a CDS; tified as Brandy Turn- placed in the rear seat of Poss. of CDS; Unlawful deliver, sell or manufac- lice Department takes all ture drug paraphernalia. Small Claims complaints seriously. If bough-Newton,” Rogers my patrol unit she began poss. of drug parapher- Midland Credit Mgmt. said in his report. screaming and hitting her nalia; DUS. Darryl Dickerson, 37, the complaint is founded, Henderson, Nev.: Possess, vs. Diana Sanders – Mon- appropriate action will be Rogers said in his re- head on the window,” the Shawn Finley, 30, Mal- ey judgment. port he then went to talk report said. vern, Ark.: Unauthorized deliver, sell or manufac- taken.” ture drug paraphernalia. The individual in ques- to the family that had Rogers said in the use of a vehicle; Unlawful Civil originally called and they report that he then re- poss. of drug parapher- Monte Elliott, 47, tion that was arrested on Gans: DUI-alcohol; Elud- a misdemeanor charge told him the man next turned to Kyle Day to nalia. Appearances door had a gun. That man give him a witness state- Zyan Haneberg, 19, ing/attempting to elude Cleland Edwards vs. of disorderly conduct is police officer; Resisting Chad McReynolds, et al – Charles Raymond Day, was identified as Kyle ment and while doing Sallisaw: Burglary-third Day. so a young female began degree; Burglary-third an officer. Money judgment. 39, of Sallisaw. Day is Jacynda Eppler, 32, James O. Smith vs. claiming Oliver placed When he spoke with arguing with Oliver and degree; Burglary-third Kyle Day, Rogers said screaming at him. degree; Burglary-third Sallisaw: DUS. Soda Steves, LLC – Fore- him in a “choke” hold and Jace Faraneh, 28, closure. was trying to take him Kyle Day told him he “Eventually. Lt. Oli- degree. had come to visit his girl- ver was able to calm the Shari Rippeto, 46, At- Hendersonville, Tenn.: down to the ground while Possess, deliver, sell or Marriages his arm was stuck in the friend at her apartment young female down and kins, Ark.: Trafficking in and it smelled like weed. he was taking her back to illegal drugs; Unlawful manufacture drug para- Jonathan Brock, III window of a vehicle. phernalia. and Allison Guthrie. Video from the body Kyle said he then went to her family who was in the poss. of drug parapher- the neighbors door and parking lot and (Charles) nalia; DUS. Crystal Hofer, 40, Mar- Michael Worm and camera of another officer ble City: DUI-drugs. Beverly Taylor. at the scene shows Oli- asked if they were smok- Day was one of them. Anthony Watson, 49, ing weed and if so could While Lt. Oliver was tak- Lyons, Ore.: Domestic Michael Mason, Jr., 40: Craig Ruda and Shaw- ver pulling one of Day’s Obstructing an officer; na Mendoza. arms away from the win- they go outside to smoke ing her to her family, Day A&B by strangulation; it because they had kids came up to Lt. Oliver and Protective order violation Poss. of CDS; Unlawful Cianan Kutil and Ta- dow and putting his arm poss. of drug parapher- mara Henson. around Day’s neck and inside their apartment. began screaming at him Marqarius Williams, “The neighbors said no and shoved Lt. Oliver. 19: Unlawful poss. of CD nalia; DL to be carried; Paul Warford and another officer assist- Failure to wear seat belt. Lachrisha Gaddis. ing in taking Day to the they were not smoking At this point, Lt. Oliver with intent to distribute; marijuana and so Kyle informed Day to put his Acquire proceeds from Timothy Muskrat, 55, William Dillon and ground. The investigation Stilwell: DUS. Amanda Dillon. into excessive force was left and went back to his hands behind his back drug activity; Unlawful apartment and opened and he refused to do so. poss. of drug parapher- Daniel Perron, 33, Brett Sizemore and generated after investiga- Worchester, Mass.: Pos- McKenzie Cordova. tors saw the video. all the windows to get Lt. Oliver and Hofstetter nalia. the smell out. A short then had to assist Day to Ricardo Williams, 32, sess, deliver, sell or man- Daniel Shafer and It has also been re- ufacture drug parapher- Deborah Petree. ported that Oliver did time later a female (Turn- the ground before they Lawton: Poss. of fire- bough-Newton) came could get him in hand- arm after former felony nalia. Bobby Chambers and not have his body camera Jennifer Sanders, 34, Kasey Elkins. on at the time of the in- over and started yelling cuffs. Lt. Oliver then conviction; Committing and beating on the door. placed Day in the rear felony with firearm with cident. DUI: Driving under the influ- POSS: Possession “We have a body cam- Brandy then began trying seat of his patrol unit,” defaced ID number. ence TOC: Transporting open to open the door and try- Rogers said in the report. Amanda Yocum, 26, DWI: Driving while intoxicated container era policy that says the DUS: Driving under M/V: motor vehicle ing to tear the screen out Day was charged with Muldrow: Child endan- suspension D.L.: Driver’s license officer activates the cam- CDS: DPS: era when they make di- of the window. At that disorderly conduct and germent by DUI; DUI- Controlled dangerous Department of Public point, Kyle got his pistol resisting an executive of- substance Safety rect contact with the pub- aggravated; TOC-alco- CD: Controlled Drug A&B: Assault and Battery lic,” Franklin said. “We and chambered a round ficer. He was released on hol. are trained to use neck and told them to stop,” a $497 cash bond. restraints, but we don’t Rogers’ report said. Franklin said his de- choke people. There is a Rogers said he re- partment is doing its own Single Highest Day Jump Reported in COVID-19 Cases turned to his unit to get internal investigation and difference in restraint and LYNN MCCULLEY Mandi Collins, spokes- has been testing from choking.” witness statements and depending on what the SPECIAL TO THE NEWS asked a deputy to place results are of that investi- person for the Sequoyah 10 to 13 people daily for According to an inci- Last Monday, Se- County Health Depart- COVID-19. We can only dent report filed by Of- Turnbough-Newton in gation, he may call in an quoyah County Emergen- his car. outside agency to con- ment said the department test those who are from ficer Josh Rogers, a call cy Management Director is not responsible for the the state so not everyone came in about 1:53 a.m. “At this point a young duct a further investiga- Steve Rutherford reported female started screaming tion. OSDH website. “I imag- who comes in for a test is June 7, about a person during the regular meet- ine the numbers are just from Sallisaw or Sequoyah ing of Sequoyah County lagging and they haven’t County,” Collins said. Board of Commission- updated their site yet,” she Collins would not say if Over 100! Oklahoma Centenarians ers there were 32 positive said. people who have been test- cases of COVID-19 (10 ac- According to the OSDH ed in Sallisaw are all from tive) in Sequoyah County. coronavirus website the 40 Sequoyah County. Celebrating July Birthdays Last Tuesday morning, cases in Sequoyah County Rutherford said al- Sequoyah County Health includes the following in- though the cases have ris- Pauline Morton 101 Tulsa Della Barnett 102 Beaver officials reported 40 posi- Bernice Walker 102 Muskogee Ernesteen Masters 104 Hollis formation: Sallisaw with en significantly overnight, tive cases, the single high- (19 cases and eight recov- “It’s really not that bad” and Viola McMahon 101 Washington Maggie Barnes 107 Tulsa est daily jump in Sequoyah Lorene Richison 102 Osage eries) Gore, (nine cases, mentioned other counties County since the pandem- one death and seven re- that are dealing with sig- Hazel Briant 101 Creek If you know an Oklahoma Citizen ic began in March. The Imo McLean 103 Custer 100-years of age or older and would coveries), Muldrow, (eight nificantly more cases than death toll remains at three. cases, one death and four Sequoyah County. Doug Zook, Sr. 101 Tulsa like to honor them at no cost with Although the state re- Flora McKee 103 Pittsburg a biography, an award certificate and recoveries), Vian, (four “We may be at 40 and it’s ports 40 cases on their cases, one death and three a lot but trust me, there are Mary Yoder 101 Mayes a Golden Okie pin, contact Gloria website, when cases are Johnie Rounds 103 Beckham Helmuth at 918-510-0150, email cente- recoveries,) Marble City, towns even near to us that counted throughout the (1 case), and Roland, (one are dealing with so much Olinda Berry 101 Oklahoma nariansok.com, or visit Centenarians of towns or communities in Georgia Santin 103 Lincoln Oklahoma on Facebook. case, one recovery). The higher numbers than Sequoyah County, that number of cases in those ours,” Rutherford said. Helen Mann 102 Marshall Due to COVID-19 all awards will be number of cases total to Sybil Rippetoe 103 Harmon sent by U.S. Mail. towns or communities to- “Ottawa County has 42. tal 42. 70 cases, Adair 115 and Meanwhile, Collins McCurtain 471. There’s said the Sequoyah County probably just one county Health Department is now in Oklahoma that doesn’t administering COVID-19 have a recorded case of CO- tests for anyone who wants VID-19,” Rutherford said. to be tested as long as they Collins said she asks make an appointment. residents to continue social Testing is available from distancing and wearing a 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday mask. through Fridays. Anyone “We’re still asking peo- who is from Oklahoma ple that just because the can be tested by calling economy has reopened, 918-775-2021 and get an to wear their masks and appointment, Collins said. don’t touch your face. If Collins said the testing you’re inside with a group for anyone who wants to of people, maintain your be tested without having distance and wear a mask. to meet a certain criteria, If you’re outside at a pro- became available last week. test or where large groups “The criteria has are gathered, wear a mask, changed and changed so but if you’re out running we’re doing more testing or exercising, then don’t. oklabeef.org on a daily basis,” she said. It’s mostly just using your “The health department common sense,” she said. • • • • •

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Page 10 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Area News DiamondNet Continues Upgrade to Improve Internet Speed Connections

JEFF MAYO does not require any active electronics in the field. PUBLISHER The Internet, telephone and video feeds come directly DiamondNet, the City of Sallisaw’s Fiber to the from DiamondNet’s headend building. home (FTTH) system, has suffered the same work Skelton said the city leveraged DiamondNet as part backlog induced by the coronavirus outbreak as many of the package to lure the new VA Center to town. businesses, all while seeing growth in daily Internet “DiamondNet offered gigabit internet service to the traffic. center for three or four years for free, plus about 100 “We saw a 40 to 50 percent increase in bandwidth video customers are planned,” Skelton said. The video usage during the day,” Clint Smith, Telecommunica- service will not be for free because the cost paid to tions Superintendent said. “Normal day time usage is content providers is too much to absorb, Skelton said. half of prime-time usage in the evening.” “No other city bidder could offer free Internet ser- Besides the students who were at home during the vice,” Skelton said. day, Smith said they have many customers who rely “Our video service is break even and the costs are on DiamondNet who work from home, most in the increasing,” Skelton said. “Retransmission fees are $16 medical field. to $17 per month per subscriber just for the broadcast At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, Diamond- channels.” Net was working on replacing legacy equipment that When it first started, DiamondNet’s backhaul cost greatly increases the bandwidth capacity to customer’s COURTESY Clint Smith, Telecommunications Superintendent for DiamondNet, was $125 per MB, and is now $6 per MB and the city’s homes. “We have completed about 350 upgrades with installs a fiber connection to equipment inside DiamondNet’s head- capacity has gone from 250 MB to 20 GB, Skelton 1,800 to 2,000 more to go,” Smith said. end in Sallisaw last week. Smith said the new equipment will al- said. This allows for 80 times more capacity when Dia- “Before COVID we were doing about 25 upgrades a low for greater Internet speeds for customers and more effective mondNet connects to the Internet outside the system. week,” Smith said. troubleshooting for DiamondNet staff. Beyond offering fiber to the home, DiamondNet of- During the “Safer At Home” state requirements to fers wireless service in the middle two-thirds of the combat COVID-19, DiamondNet had to pull back on county from Maple Community in the east to Gore its in-home installations. Half their employees work- includes managed Wi-Fi service and the video qual- in the west and to almost the north county line to the ing one week and the other half the next, Smith said. ity is better.” river, Smith said. All the employees did keep their full pay. Some of the old gear was maxed out by heavy Inter- “We are serving the community and keeping rev- There was a large backlog of customer installations, net usage in a served neighborhood, Smith said. Smith enue within the community as opposed to a corpo- but they are now caught up, Smith said. said the new equipment allows for base Internet speed rate provider where most of the money goes out of the DiamondNet did offer free WiFi in the library park- plan of 50 MB while the existing is 20 MB. community,” Skelton said. ing lot and in the city lot to the west where the farmer’s “We are able to offer gigabit service on the new Skelton said when the system was first launched the market takes place, at Brushy Lake City Park and the equipment if a commercial customer requests it,” city council knew it would be subsidized by other util- Sports Complex hoping to allow parents and students Smith said. ity services’ revenue to make it work. access to WiFi for work and school, Smith said. “We can do a lot more troubleshooting remotely “I am happy DiamondNet is now making money,” Keith Skelton, city manager, said they are working with the managed Wi-Fi,” Smith said. “Also, with the Skelton said. “We try to keep our head above water on to formalize a plan for upgrading the whole system. equipment inside the customer’s home, there are fewer video programming. The system belongs to the com- “We have the funds to do about 500 more homes calls because the equipment is on the customer’s side munity and we want it to be the best it can be.” this year,” Skelton said. “The new equipment pro- of the electric power.” “We feel like we have the best Internet service in the vides 2.5 times the speed, has router functionality, Smith went on to explain that the new equipment State of Oklahoma,” Skelton said.

Cherokee Nation Removes Confederate Monuments from Historic Capitol Square

Two Confederate Cherokee Nation lens, were erected on the prop- monuments were lifted told appropriately, and erty before the Cherokee by crane and removed told in a message that Nation reclaimed owner- from the Cherokee Na- evokes unity. ship in 1979. tion Capitol Square in “There are some painful “Today marks a new Tahlequah last Saturday references on these monu- chapter in the history as directed by Principal ments and I think we live of the capitol square in Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., in a time when we need which Cherokees, for the who observed from a few to be mindful of the unity first time in over a centu- feet away. we have here on the court- ry, can exercise control of Both monuments were house Capitol Square. If the entirety of the square placed on the capitol there is one place at the and let Cherokees, not square nearly a century Cherokee Nation that non-Cherokees, tell our ago when the property should stand for unity it story more fully,” Hoskin was a county courthouse should be here. After all, added. and owned by the state. this is where we recon- It took about two The Cherokee Nation stituted our government hours for the monuments did not place the monu- and came back together to be removed Saturday. ments. as a people, and I think we They will now be stored “We’ve suffered for need to do that today.” by the Cherokee Nation. centuries with too many The capitol square in The tribe is working on others telling our story downtown Tahlequah more expansive plans for for us as they see fit,” CN COMMUNICATIONS | SUBMITTED houses the Cherokee Na- the capitol square, which Chief Hoskin said. “It’s Two Confederate monuments were lifted by crane and removed from the Cherokee Nation Capitol tion’s most iconic and include commissioning difficult to tell our story Square in Tahlequah last Saturday. oldest building, the for- future art projects such as when we have non-In- mer Cherokee Nation a monument dedicated to dian-driven monuments izing confederate soldiers A second granite mon- Chief Hoskin said the Courthouse, which is the Trail of Tears. talking about the Con- and Confederate General ument weighing 13,000 Cherokee Nation is not now a Cherokee history “A lot is going on in federacy, when they greet Stand Watie was dedicat- pounds also honored Gen- erasing history, as the museum. this country in terms people as they come into ed in 1913 by the Daugh- eral Watie, who was last to Civil War story needs The site has 13 different of racial strife and the our Cherokee Nation ters of the Confederacy surrender during the Civil to be told as well as the mismatched monuments, Cherokee Nation plays a museum. It was time for and was situated directly War. The monument was stories of pivotal figures several with no ties to role in healing, and this is a change.” in the center of the capi- dedicated in 1921 by the such as General Watie Cherokee history or the one of the ways we can do A fountain memorial- tol square. same organization. – but told through the capitol square, since they that,” Chief Hoskin said.

Mike Strain elected as OPA President for 2020-2021

Mike Strain, manag- vice-president; and Jeff University of Oklahoma in an effort to identify would regularly send us ing editor of the Tulsa Mayo, publisher of the in 1989. the best services we can an envelope so stuffed World, is the new presi- Vian Tenkiller News and His first newspaper provide. full of newspaper clip- dent of the Oklahoma Eastern Times-Register, job was at the Shawnee “With all the half- pings that it was nearly Press Association. as treasurer. News Star as a part-time truths and misinforma- bursting. It wasn’t as fast Strain was elected on Suzie Campbell, pub- sports writer. Strain tion on social media as getting news from the June 18 at the annual lisher of the Countywide joined The Oklaho- and the internet, our internet but a lot more business meeting held at & Sun in Tecumseh, was man’s staff in 1990 and papers and websites play exciting,” said Strain. the OPA office in Okla- elected to a three-year spent nearly 15 years in an even more important He still remembers homa City. He will serve term as director. Don various roles there. He role. We’re the ones our the smell of the news- a one-year term begin- Mecoy, managing editor joined the Tulsa World communities trust to let print in the newsroom ning July 1. of The Oklahoman, was staff in 2005 as sports them know what’s hap- from his first job at the Other officers elected re-elected to a three- editor, became news ed- pening. I believe our Shawnee News-Star. were John Denny Mont- term as director, and itor in 2011 and manag- role today is more vital “I remember how gomery, co-publisher of Ray Dyer, co-publisher ing editor in 2014. than at any time in my much fun it was working Mike Strain The Purcell Register, as of the El Reno Tribune, “It’s an honor to be 30 years in the business.” with Fred Fehr, Brian will serve a one-year named president and es- Strain said he still re- Johnson and Mike Mc- term as past president. pecially at such a crucial members The Duncan Cormick,” Strain said. Other members of time in our history,” said Banner being delivered “More than 30 years the 2020-2021 OPA Strain. “I know the pan- to the farm where he later, it’s safe to say I was board are Mark Mill- demic has wreaked hav- grew up. hooked.” sap, The Norman Tran- oc and many commu- “I was always a sports Strain has received script; Zonelle Rainbolt, nities and papers have fan and more than 40 numerous awards for Wesner Publications; been hit hard. I want years later, I remember his blog, feature writing Shauna Belyeu, The Eu- everyone to know the the thrill of seeing my and news coverage. He faula Indian Journal; OPA board and its staff picture in the paper or has also been a speaker and Sheila Gay, Wood- is committed to helping reading about people I at Oklahoma Press As- ward News. our members through knew,” he said. sociation and National Strain has lived most this time with a goal to However, the Banner Newspaper Association of his life in Oklaho- come out stronger on wasn’t his family’s only events. ma. He graduated from the other side. In the news source. Strain and his wife Bray-Doyle High School coming months, we will “My grandfather lived Kay live in Claremore in 1985, and from the be contacting members in Pennsylvania, and he and have two adult sons.