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Serving Muldrow, Roland and all of Eastern Sequoyah County Vol. No. 14 - Issue No. 27 easterntimesregister.com Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Police Locate Pedestrian In Stable Condition

AMIE REMER following an incident that 6:30 p.m. on County Earls said Cannon, 19, Juvenile Editor occurred on Jan. 13. Road 4760 near the west was driving a 2018 Dodge A 28-year-old Roland According to a report edge of the roadway, ap- Ram 3500 pickup south- man who was struck by issued by Oklahoma proximately one mile bound when he topped a a pickup while walking Highway Patrol Trooper west of U.S. Highway 64 hill crest and struck Vin- Runaway down a County Road was Brice Earls, Aaron Lee when he was struck by cent with his passenger admitted in stable con- Vincent was walking another Roland man, Jar- side mirror. dition to a local hospital northbound just before ett Cannon. See STABLE, page 3 AMIE REMER School gymnasium. Editor Anyone with informa- On January 11, the tion on Farmer was asked Muldrow Police Depart- to contact Harkins at the ment posted on their police department. No Injuries Facebook page that they On Jan. 16, Harkins were searching for Jona- posted an update stating Reported than Farmer, 27, a person that thanks to the post, of interest in locating a the runaway had been 17-year-old female run- found and returned home in I-40 away. safely. The juvenile was Sgt. Mark Harkins re- reportedly with Farmer ported the runaway juve- when she was found. Rollover nile had been entered into “Thanks to the post, NCIC through the Muld- the juvenile has been Accident row Police Department found and returned and that Farmer and the home,” Harkins wrote. minor were reportedly “Thanks for the quick re- last seen together on Jan. sponse in returning this AT LEFT: 9 at the Muldrow High child.” Members of the Roland Fire De- partment were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident on U.S. Interstate-40 just after 7 a.m on Jan. 10. Upon arriving, Dollar Wanted After firefighters found the vehicle resting on the driver’s side. The ccident was investigated by Alleged Assault, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and no injuries were reported. Damage Done to Vehicle

ROLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK PAGE AMIE REMER Editor The probable cause af- fidavit states on Dec. 10, A bench warrant has Sequoyah County Sher- been issued for the arrest iff’s Deputy Jeff Neigh- Couple Charged After Office Destroyed of a Muldrow man after bors was dispatched to he allegedly damaged a the Sheriff’s Office to vehicle and committed speak to a reporting par- During Reported Argument assault and battery on ty who alleged Dollar had another individual in Sal- assaulted a family mem- ber and then vandalized AMIE REMER office. 53, of Muldrow faces a Fine Blvd. in Roland after lisaw. Editor Clifford L. Dollar, 22, her 2011 Ford Escape. Melva Lewis, 42, was criminal misdemeanor being advised a physical faces a felony charge of The reporting party A Roland woman has formally charged on Jan. charge of domestic abuse assault had occurred and malicious injury to prop- said the family member been charged with a fel- 6 and received a $3,000 – assault and battery. He the female party, Lewis, erty – over $1,000 and a was currently in the Se- ony count of malicious bond. She is now sched- was charged on Jan. 7. was at the Roland Police criminal misdemeanor quoyah County Deten- injury to property – over uled for a Feb. 26 felony Sequoyah County Department receiving charge of assault and bat- tion Center on a public $1,000 following an as- disposition docket before Sheriff’s Deputy Jason medical treatment. Offi- tery. The charges were intoxication charge. The sault where she reported- Sequoyah County Dis- Stone reported on Dec. cer Shea Steely reported filed in Sequoyah County family member was then ly broke computers and trict Judge Kyle Waters. 28 around 11 p.m. he was Lewis had multiple bruis- District Court on Jan. 10. See DOLLAR, page 3 other items inside a local Timothy R. Williams, dispatched to 802 W. Ray See OFFICE, page 3 We Asked Kids... Man Writes Bogus Checks By JESSIE DAVIS for Roland Rental Sakura Couch, 7 Sandy Ware, 8 Muldrow Elementary Muldrow Elementary AMIE REMER Editor value – two or more bo- gus checks together af- At what age is a person At what age is a person A bench warrant has ter he reportedly wrote an adult? Age 16, because an adult? Age 29, because been issued for the arrest the two checks. The first you can get your drivers my uncle is 29. of a Fort Worth, Texas check was written on Dec. license. If you could change man after he reportedly 6, 2017 in the amount of If you could change one rule, what would it wrote two checks to pur- $675, and the second for one rule, what would it be? That I could jump on chase rental property $700 on Feb. 20, 2018. be? To go outside more! the beds! on Math Lane from JAB District Attorney Jack Of all things you’re Of all things you’re Rentals in Roland. Thorp said in the affida- learning, what will be the learning, what will be the Kyle Daugherty, who vit that Daugherty re- most useful as an adult? most useful as an adult? also has a former address portedly knew he had I’ll use words and prob- Math, you’ll have to know in Muldrow, was charged insufficient funds on the ably writing stuff down. how to count to pay bills. on Jan. 10 with felony See CHECKS, page 3 Page 2 Eastern Times-Register Wednesday, January 22, 2020 OBITUARIES

Bobby E. Butler Larry W. Brunk Jimmie Jewell Vandiver Cantrell Jan. 16, 1959 - Jan. 15, 2020 May 22, 1948 – Jan. 13, 2020 Oct. 13, 1931 – Jan. 12, 2020 Muldrow – Bobby E. Redland – Services for Roland – Funeral ser- Butler, 60, of Muldrow, Larry W. Brunk, 71, of vices for Jimmie Jewell was born Jan. 16, 1959 in Redland were held Fri., Vandiver Cantrell, 88, Charleston, Ark. to Rob- Jan. 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. of Roland, were held at ert E. Butler and Shirley at Lewis Funeral Chapel 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. Rogers Butler and passed in Fort Smith, Ark. Buri- 16, 2020, at the Agent & this life on Wed., Jan. 15, al followed at Redland Mallory-Martin Chapel 2020 at his home. Cemetery in Muldrow in Muldrow. He was formerly em- under the direction of Burial was at the Na- ployed at Riverside Fur- Lewis Funeral Home. tional Cemetery in Fort niture. Mr. Brunk was born Smith, Ark., under the di- He is survived by two May 22, 1948 in Redland rection of Agent & Mallo- sons, Michael and Randy and passed this life Mon., ry-Martin Funeral Home. Butler; one sister, Twilia Jan. 13, 2020 in Fort Mrs. Cantrell was born Sexton; seven grandchildren; and two great grand- Smith, Ark. on Oct. 13, 1931, in Bo- children. Survivors include his wife, Lela; three sons and swell to Jewell Jefferson A service will be held at a later date. Cremation was one daughter, Shane and wife Ruby, Heath and wife Vandiver and Myrtle Irene (West) Adair. She died on under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Tabitha, all of of Redland, Georgia Gordon and hus- Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Roland. of Fort Smith, Ark. band Jimmy of Figure Five, Ark., and Eddie Estes and She started working at Bank of Commerce in Stil- wife Renee of Uniontown, Ark.; two sisters, Ruthy well in 1965. She worked in the banking field for 20 Boyd of Tyler, Texas and Pat Christenberry and hus- years. After retirement she worked as a Tour Escort band Eugene of Redland; four brothers, his twin Jerry Tony Lee Freeman for LK & Company in Wagoner for six years. of Sallisaw, Jimmy and wife Carolyn and Paul Wayne She married Roy Leslie Cantrell on April 18, 1949, March 9, 1968 – Jan. 14, 2020 and wife Willa Mae, all of Redland, and Roger and in Tahlequah. He preceded her in death on July 27, wife RoMar of Roland; nine grandchildren; and 11 Roland – Services for 2004. great grandchildren. Survivors include five children, Janice Faye Cantrell, Tony Lee Freeman, 51, Pallbearers were Chris Thompson, Jamie Estes, of Roland were held Fri., Pat Cantrell and Leslie Dewayne Cantrell all of Ro- Quentin Brunk, Mason Mooneyham, Ethan Romano, land, Curtis Ray Cantrell and Judy of Clinton, Miss., Jan. 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Dakota House and Jesus Sandoval. Trinity United Method- and Lorrie Sue (Cantrell) Matlock of Muldrow; two ist Church in Muldrow. sisters, Mary Francis (Adair) Hensley of Tahlequah Burial followed at Roland and Darlene (Vandiver) Moore of Garland, Texas; City Cemetery under the Tammy Sizemore Vinson eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and oth- direction of Agent Mallo- er family members and friends. ry Martin Funeral Home. April 12, 1976 – Jan. 14, 2020 She was also preceded in death by her parents; five Mr. Freeman was born brothers, Earl, Byrl, Edward Lewis, Danny Joe and Sallisaw – Services for Walter Scott “Scottie” Adair Jr.; and four sisters, Anita March 9, 1968 in Fort Tammy Sizemore Vin- Smith, Ark. to Robert Jean ( Vandiver) Ray, Nina Lou (Adair) Hudson, Eula son, 43, of Sallisaw were Marie (Adair) Hunter and Thadda Sue (Adair) Horn. Gene Freeman and Bar- held Fri., Jan. 17, 2020 bara Jean Curtis Freeman Pallbearers were Jeff Davis, Matthew Matlock, Cory at 10 a.m. at First Chris- Sloan, Ron Hudson, John Horn and Charley Jones. and passed this life Tues., tian Church in Sallisaw. Jan. 14, 2020 in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a janitor for Burial followed at Dwight over 20 years for Hymans Janitorial service. Mission Cemetery in Sal- Survivors include his parents, Robert and Barbara lisaw under the direction John Allen Baldridge Freeman of Roland; siblings, Debbie and Mike Pe- of Agent Mallory Martin ters, Angie and Wendell Cannon, Cynthia Whitaker, Funeral Home. Dec. 23, 1970 – Jan. 14, 2020 and Mike and Amber Freeman, all of Roland, Butch Mrs. Vinson was born April 12, 1976 in Fort Smith, Sallisaw – John Allen Baldridge, 49, of Sallisaw, died and Kathy Freeman of Sallisaw, and Ronnie and Kelly Ark. to Donny Lee Sizemore and Linda May Sanders Freeman of Chouteau; two aunts, Martha McGuire on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. He was born on Dec. 23, Sizemore and passed this life Tues., Jan. 14, 2020 in 1970, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Curtis Lee Baldridge and and Mary Davis, both of Fort Smith, Ark.; and numer- Fort Smith, Ark. She married Wyatt Vinson on Sept. ous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Allean Blanche (Southern) Baldridge. 13, 2008 in Sallisaw. She was a clerk for Cherokee Na- No formal service is planned at this time. Crema- Pallbearers were Aaron Peters, Joshua Peters, Jeremi- tion Food Distribution. ah Peters, Seth Peters, Blaine Owens and Stephen Do. tion was under the direction of Agent & Mallory- Survivors include her husband, Wyatt of the home; Martin Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Brian Flurry and Dustin children, Cody Cooper, Kaydence Cooper, BricLynn Carter. Mr. Baldridge grew up in Sallisaw and enjoyed con- Vinson, Madysen Vinson and Colten Vinson, all of struction work. Sallisaw; parents, Donny Survivors include one sister, Janet Sanders; two Sizemore and Linda of brothers, Bobby Baldridge and Tim Baldridge and Sallisaw; two sisters, Me- Christie of Denver; and other family members and linda Mefford and Chris friends. and Stephanie Robinson He was preceded in death by his parents. and Shane, all of Sallisaw; father in law and mother in law, Larry Vinson and Joyce of Sallisaw; sister in law, Amanda Wittman Cinderella For Prom and Danny of Gans; three brothers in law; Robert Collecting Donations Vinson and Nicki of Ni- cut, and Jarod Vinson Let’s give these girls The pictures will then and Amanda, and Eric a prom experience they be put on a thumb drive Vinson and Wendy, all of will never forget! for the girls as a keep- Sallisaw; and numerous In March, there will sake. nieces, nephews, other be a shopping day where Cinderella For Prom is relatives and friends. the girls can come into a currently collecting do- Pallbearers were Don- boutique-style space and nations of dresses, shoes, ny Sizemore, Dewayne pick everything out. Then accessories, hair and Walters, Christ Mefford, in April, their package makeup products, as well Sammy Eagle, Cody Coo- will be ready and waiting as thumb drives. per and Jeff Sanders. on them, where they will If you would like to Honorary pallbearers get the whole prom ex- volunteer, please contact were Larry Vinson and perience – hair, makeup, Dawn Little at 918-316- Loved ones Kevin Sanders. nails and pictures. 0740 or on Facebook. quitting tobacco? check us out at Your support can make the difference. easterntimesregister.com or visit us on facebook

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to Mercy Hospital in Fort men’s condition’s were mille, the Sequoyah Commissioner Blames STABLE Smith, Ark. with head normal at the time the ac- County Sheriff’s Depart- from page 1 injuries where he was ad- cident happened and list- ment, Roland Fire De- Utilities For Road mitted in stable condition. ed the cause as pedestrian partment and Pafford Cannon was uninjured. in roadway. EMS assisted Earls at the Vincent was trans- Earls reported both Trooper Spencer Sch- scene. Construction Delay ported by Pafford EMS lynn mcculley with a utility design. Special to the REGISTER picked up Dollar, who ment occurred before he toxicated. “In less than two weeks, was the friend’s boyfriend. reportedly punched the When detention offi- Representatives from our consultant was on lo- DOLLAR Cookson Hills Electric, They then reportedly pur- family member multiple cers were asked to bring cation to begin staking the from page 1 chased liquor and went to times with his fist. Dollar in for a statement, engineers, contractors new location for the pow- and the Cherokee Nation a residence to drink. The family member they said he’d already er lines so that we could brought into the deputy’s The family member said she walked off and bonded out of jail. met last week with Dis- begin the relocation pro- trict 2 County Commis- office for questioning. said the three of them left when she came back, Neighbors reported he cess,” Orme said. The reporting party and went to a convenience Dollar reportedly pushed has been unable to make sioner Steve Carter to dis- “During this same day, cuss utility relocation and told police the family store to buy cigarettes her to the ground. The contact with Dollar by our consultant noticed member had been driv- where Dollar knocked family member then phone and that Dollar other issues pertaining to that most of the right the delay of the Dwight ing her Ford Escape dur- down some shelves. The walked to a neighboring had reportedly moved to of way boundary mark- ing the early hours of family member said the residence and asked them Arkansas. Mission Road project. ers were missing as well Construction for the Dec. 10 with Dollar inside clerk in the store told to call police. If found guilty of the as tree debris which had when the family member them she had called po- The family member’s malicious injury charge, nearly $12 million five- been cleared by the coun- mile road project which in- reportedly witnessed Dol- lice and they needed to friend was then brought the crime is punishable ty and was left in the area lar damage her vehicle. leave. in for an interview. The by imprisonment in the cludes a bridge have been that we needed to relocate delayed due to utility poles The family member told After leaving, the fam- friend claimed she didn’t state penitentiary for up our lines, which would Neighbors that Dollar al- ily member said at some remember Dollar hitting to 2 years or a fine not and lines which have not prevent construction been removed or relocated legedly committed assault point they stopped and her friend but said they exceeding $1,000, or equipment from accessing and battery on her person Dollar was allowed to did argue. She also said both; the assault and bat- by Cookson Hills Electric the property. “Our con- Co-op, Carter said. and malicious damage drive. Dollar then re- Dollar never pulled her tery charge is punishable sultant notified Guy En- to the Ford Escape. The portedly pulled over and hair but that she couldn’t by imprisonment for up Carter said he believed gineering and requested a meeting with Cookson family member said after began pulling his girl- remember much because to 90 days, a fine of up to assistance to relocate right picking up a friend they friend’s hair, and an argu- she was reportedly in- $1,000, or both. Hills and all entities in- of way markers and to volved would help get the dispose of the tree debris. issues resolved and allow Our consultant returned construction to begin. the first part of Novem- with her at the hospital As Stone was leaving forcing her to the floor. Carter’s district includes ber to attempt to stake the OFFICE and observed multiple the office, hospital staff He then begins kicking the western part of Se- contusions and bruises told him Lewis was de- her in the head multiple lines again, but no right from page 1 quoyah County including of way markers had been on her face. clining medical treatment times. Dwight Mission Road. He replaced and the debris “When questioned and said she was leaving. “He stood on top of said the main hold up to remained. es on her face and hands. about what had hap- The deputy went back her head, using the desk widening the road is get- “On December 5, Guy Stone and Steely trav- pened, Lewis told me that to Ray Fine Blvd. and for balance, and jumped ting Cookson Hills to re- Engineering notified our eled to the location to Williams, whom she lives spoke with Williams up and down with both locate utility poles. consultant that the coun- make contact with the with, had held her cap- about Lewis’ version of feet repetitively,” Stone “Cookson Hills said ty would not re-stake the male party involved, Wil- tive for several hours. She the story. Williams said reported. they would have the poles right of way boundar- liams. He reportedly had also told me that he held he didn’t do anything Williams was arrested relocated by June 2019. ies. We requested that a large cut above his left her down and slammed wrong and agreed to let for domestic assault and Then the date was moved Mr. Carter meet with eye and Steely said he her head multiple times the deputy watch the battery with great bodi- to Jan. 31, this year, and us to help us determine was able to see the office against the floor,” the video surveillance. While ly injury and placed in now the date has been the location right of way from where Williams was deputy reported. trying to watch the video, Stone’s patrol car. He re- changed again to April,” boundaries. standing. Due to Lewis slur- Lewis arrived and began quested Lewis be arrested Carter said. “My staff met with Mr. “Furniture was de- ring words, reportedly arguing with the parties. for destroying his prop- “It’s a 515-day project Carter on Dec. 9, and was stroyed, computers were screaming at Stone and She was asked to wait erty. and the longer we wait to able to make considerable broken and debris was the strong odor of al- outside while Stone con- Lewis was arrested for get started, the longer it progress to determine laying in the floor,” Stone cohol coming from her ducted his investigation, malicious injury to prop- is for the completion date the boundaries. Due to reported. “When I asked person, Stone asked her if however she refused to erty and taken to the Ro- and we have several play- holidays, absences and Williams what happened, she’d been drinking. She comply. land City Jail by Steely to ers involved in this project illnesses, our consultant he said Lewis had alleg- reportedly admitted to Stone said Lewis con- await transport, due to her whom we have to answer could not come back to edly became intoxicated drinking a pint of whis- tinued to escalate the situ- extremely aggressive be- to.” the location until the week and irate, and then hit key. ation by becoming more havior while continuing Carter said if the coun- of Jan. 13. him in the face.” “Due to Ms. Lewis’ in- irate and combative, while to make multiple threats try should go to war and “On Jan. 13, our con- Williams alleged Lewis toxication level, I did not refusing to follow com- against Williams. She re- our gas prices go up, cir- sultant was on location to had done thousands of take a written statement mands to wait outside. fused to ride in the same cumstances or dates could stake but encountered an- dollars in damage to his from her at that time. Ms. She was told she would be vehicle with Williams and affect the bids submitted. other area that was missing office. When asked if he Lewis then became irate, arrested for obstruction if continued screaming, Cherokee Nation, the the county’s right of way had hit Lewis, Williams saying that nothing was she could not go outside even as Steely was putting largest financier, has con- markers, preventing him said he hadn’t. going to happen to Wil- and wait for the deputy her in his patrol vehicle. tributed nearly $8 mil- from accurately staking “Due to the injuries liams, and she was going to get the information he Stone transported both lion for the project which the location for the new sustained by both par- home,” Stone said. “I ad- needed. After multiple parties individually to the serves as the main road- power lines. We requested ties involved, along with vised her I was still inves- requests, she finally com- Sequoyah County Deten- way to the Stokes Smith that Mr. Carter meet us on inconsistent stories of the tigating the incident but plied and went outside. tion Center without fur- Stomp Grounds, a popu- location to assist. events per Officer Steely, that for her safety, I ad- “While watching the ther incident. lar Cherokee cultural site. “Today a representative who also advised me that vised her not to go home video, I was able to see If found guilty of the Julie Orme, general of the CED (Eastern Okla- the female victim had at that time. She told me Williams opening the malicious injury to prop- manager for Cookson homa circuit engineering markings on her hands she was going anyway.” door from the rear of the erty charge, Lewis faces Hills, was in attendance district) met my staff on and across her knuckles, When Lewis was asked office. Lewis then walks imprisonment in the state for the meeting. Orme location, and was able to we were still unable to de- about Williams’ eye, she through the door and penitentiary for up to 2 said Cookson Hills has no assist us in determining termine who the aggres- told Stone she’d hit him they appear to be arguing. years or a fine not exceed- motivation to delay this the right of way markers. sor was,” Stone reported. while trying to get away. Lewis begins grabbing ing $1,000, or both. project. Any utility relo- The staking of the new Stone went to the Ro- She also reportedly said computers and slamming Sequoyah County Dis- cation costs that are reim- lines is being completed land Police Department she and Williams had them on the floor, along trict Court Records show bursable to Cookson Hills this week,” Orme said. where EMS was prepar- both destroyed the of- with destroying other the couple applied for a by the county or state are “To date, and in ac- ing to transport Lewis to fice and to watch the property,” Stone reported. marriage license on Jan. paid up front by Cookson cordance with the notice Mercy Hospital in Fort video surveillance, which Williams can then be 15 in Sequoyah County Hills’ members. to proceed, we are not Smith, Ark. Stone spoke would prove it. seen grabbing Lewis and District Court. “It is our desire to com- behind schedule,” Orme plete the project as quick- said. ly as possible in order to Martin Keiner, opera- EPA Grant to Cherokee Nation Will recover those funds, and it tions manager for Guy is our desire to work with CHECKS Engineering of Tulsa, said from page 1 the county and all agen- he was glad the meeting Fund Hazardous Waste Work cies involved,” she said. “brought all the players” Recently, the U.S. En- waste,” said Regional Management Grant Pro- count with the bank on Orme said in October, together. Guy Engineering, who is vironmental Protection Administrator Ken Mc- gram for Tribes provides which the two checks “I believe communica- Agency (EPA) announced Queen. “With this grant, financial assistance to contracted for the project, tion helped us all to get on were drawn, and that notified Cookson Hills of a grant to the Cherokee EPA is proud to continue tribal governments and they were worthless, track and move this job Nation to support a va- supporting their work tribal consortia for the the “Notice to Proceed” forward,” he said. false, bogus and of no riety of hazardous waste on behalf of the Nation’s development and imple- value, and did utter and management activities. people and lands.” mentation of hazard- Under the Resource Con- The Cherokee Nation ous waste programs; for deliver the same to JAB servation and Recovery Environmental Program building capacity to im- Rentals, with the fraudu- Act, EPA’s Tribal Waste will use the grant to prove and maintain reg- lent intent to cheat and Management Program administer its hazard- ulatory compliance; and defraud them. 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What’s in Your Tent? “The voice of rejoic- the Lord” (Ezra 3:11). has done and is doing in seen much take place God defeat the enemy. the Holy Spirit freedom, ing and salvation Is in “But let all those re- your life? Do you think in worship that was not Stop the Thief it is sin! We are just filing the tents of the righteous; joice who put their trust about God’s will for you? of God. We have cir- The “tent of meeting” in and out. The right hand of the in You; Let them ever Are you a happy Believer? cumstances, people, and belongs to God. Many We must leave all the Lord does shout for joy, because What is on your mind things, hindering our have forgotten why the things that hinder our valiantly. The You defend them; Let most of the time? Are you spiritual lives. We car- local church meets. It has fellowship with the Lord right hand of those also who love Your trusting God? ry this into the “tent of been provided by God outside our worship. the Lord is name Be joyful in You” Believers should be meetings.” This brings in who gave His Son on Better yet, repent, give exalted; The (Ps 5:11-12). asking these questions. sad faces, stress, and the the Cross. It must be His them to God, hold up our right hand of Personal Life When the individual Be- devil runs with it (Eph. time! Most of the hour head in victory and walk of Believer Shirley R. the Lord does liever has fellowship with 4:25-32). is devoted to things that in and take the service Watts valiantly” (Ps Let’s examine our per- Jesus during the week, There is pressure from should not be. We call it back. 118:15-16) sonal life and the life of there will be true wor- all directions. We can “worship” but, it is not! Many will ask “what “And they our “tent of meetings”— ship in the public “tent of spend more time think- We stop the thief does the sound of this sang responsively, prais- our local church worship meeting.” If you are a joy- ing on these things and when there is “rejoicing great shout in the “tent ing and giving thanks to services. ful Believer there will be not on Jesus Christ our in the Lord,” “gladness meeting” mean? (I Sam. We must start with our much joy in our worship Lord. The devil can eat in the Lord,” and “shout- 4:6-7).We must let them personal life. Examine it service. up your joy, praise, Bi- ing for joy, praise for His know that God has come and see what’s happen- The Worship Thief ble study time, prayer awesome works”, “sing- in to our “tent meeting” Church ing? Are you a joyful Be- “The thief does not time. Politics today is ing with joy,” “thanks- (I Sam. 4:6-7). liever in Christ? Are you come except to steal, and being used to destroy giving,” “prayer.” These “…for the people Directory experiencing victory in to kill, and to destroy. I our Nation, and we are things must be, for they shouted with a loud shout, Jesus? DayspringAre you thankful? Evangelical have come that they may concerned as we should will put the devil on the and the sound was heard Methodist Church Every religion is good that Are you praising God? have life, and that they be, but it must not be run. He hates praise to afar off” (Ezra3:13). How is yourPastor prayer Ken Swearingen life? may have it more abun- allowed to occupy our God. He hates joyful ‘Let them shout for teaches man to be good. Swon Road –Thomas Paine Do youJohn study Welsey the Methodism– Bible dantly” (John 10:10). mind and our time. God Believers. He hates God joy and be glad,…And We Believe: Baptist Church daily? Are•The you Bible sharing is the Inspired, If the In- devil steals your will take care if we are in and he must be deleted let them say continually, 1st Assembly - the Gospelfalible with Word theof God un- personal worship, he Sundaywill fellowship with Him con- from our personal lives, “Let the Lord be magni- •Christ is the virgin born son Sunday School--9:30am Muldrow believers?of God Are you shar- follow you to the “tent of stantly. If we pray, and do therefore from the “tent fied,”( Ps 35:27). Pastor Shawn Money ing your testimony•In the New Birth with through meetings” con- Morning and steal Worship--10:30am the His will, let’s not worry of meetings.” Believer, what is in version Evening Worship--6pm Sunday Believers •In of the what Spirit God Filled worship Life by service. I have about things and watch If we are not allowing your tent? 9am, 10:45am and 6pm Sanctification Wednesday Wednesday •In the Bodily Resurrection and Service-6:30pm the second Coming of Christ. Children and Youth •In an Eternal Heaven and a Liberty, OK Ministries - 6:45pm neverending hell. Human Trafficking Adult Ministries - 7pm Mosby•Whosever will may is come Sallisaw to cancelled Teacher3-21 per Jan of the Year 200 W. Sequoyah, Muldrow Christ by Grace through Faith. Awareness & 918-427-4091 Everyone is Welcome–Everyone is Special. sented with a certificate “What she’s meant to Prevention Seminar You will experience a warm of appreciation, teaches this school...I mean when Set for Jan. 30 First Baptist Church welcome at Dayspring! graphic design at the they turn a kid over to of Roland Sunday ‘A caring place... high school. He was se- this school and leave that Sunday School--9:45am kid in the hands of some- Northeastern Health caring for people’ Morning Worship--10:45am New Beginningslected for the honor by Come Worship With Us Christian Churchhis peers and a special one like Mrs. Johnson, the System Sequoyah will be Sunday Evening Worship--6pm parents can rest assured hosting a Human Traf- Wednesday Pastor Randy Farmerselection committee. He Sunday School (all ages) - Sunday they have left that child in ficking Awareness & Bible Study--7pm now has the opportu- 10am Morning Worship--10amnity to be selected as the good hands knowing she Prevention Seminar on Sunday Worship - 11am 428 Ray Fine Blvd. (Hwy. 64) Evening Worship--6pm Roland, OK state teacher of the year, will love them and care Thursday, Jan. 30 begin- Sunday Evening - 5pm Tuesday Wednesday 479-650-9977 Evening Service--7pmRandy Wood, superin- for them,” he said. “She ning at 12 noon at Carl 721 E. Shawntel Smithtendent, Blvd. #7said. will be missed.” Albert State College in Evening - 6pm Muldrow, OK 203 Carson Road, Roland “He does a fantastic “We always tell others Sallisaw at the Stites Cen- 918-427-6062 job of teaching and the here, ‘be a Mrs. Johnson,’” ter, 1601 S. Opdyke. kids love him. We’re just Wood said. Every 30 seconds anoth- First Presbyterian lucky to have him here Wood also acknowl- er person becomes a vic- Church and we appreciate him,” edged his appreciation to tim of human trafficking. Pastor Dianah Gourley Wood said. school board members, The hospital invites the ‘Worship amid beautiful stained glass Justin McGrew, Bobby community to join them with friendly people who are preserving Johnson has worked the past, serving Christ in the present, for Liberty Elementary as Qualls, Frank Sullivan for a free educational and LYNN MCCULLEY | COURTESY and looking forward to the future’ a first grade teacherCalvary and III, Free Amanda Will Trudeau- informative event open Sunday Scott Mosby, left, was chosen as Teacher of the Year and presented later worked at EastsideBaptist Hatcher. Church to the public. Objectives Children’s Sunday School-9:30am with a certificate of appreciation by Sallisaw Superintendent Ran- devoting a total of over 50 “This is School Board include gaining a better Adult Sunday School - 9:30am dy Wood Monday night. New 3-3-15 Pastor L.D. Marston Sunday Worship -11am years teaching in Sallisaw. SundayAppreciation month and understanding of human Corner of Creek St. and Board members Sunday “regret- School--10amI just want the board to trafficking and identifying South Oak, Sallisaw, OK 1ST Assembly – Morning Worship--11amknow how much I appre- resources for addressing 918-775-4868 Lynn McCulley accepted the retirement/ fully” accepted his resig- [email protected] Special to the REGISTER Muldrow|Rolandnation, as one stated.Evening Worship--6pmciate them,” Wood said. human trafficking in com- The Sallisaw School resignation from teacher Wednesday Doris JohnsonPastor at Shawn their MoneyFrank Sullivan said “It’s a thankless job and munity setting. Mineral Springs Board recognized Sal- Mrs. Johnson wasEvening his Service--7pmit takes special people to Please RSVP by email- regular Sunday meeting last Go S on Roland Rd, turn left on lisaw’s Teacher of the do and I appreciate them ing [email protected] Free Will Baptist Church Monday. Roland Campusteacher - 9am when heOld attended Hwy 64, 100 yards on the left ‘We welcome all ages to our family. Year Scott Mosby and Liberty. very much.” or calling 918-774-1171. Serving God in Spirit and Truth.” Mosby, Muldrow who was pre-Campus - Sunday 10:45 am Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship 10:40am and 6pm Evening Worship 6pm Baptist Health Offers Wednesday UAFS Dean’s ListWednesday Announced Evening Service 7pm Roland Campus - Mid- Breastfeeding Education 3 miles North of Muldrow The University of Ar- *Molly Cherry; *Sasha Oscar Gomez; *Michael on Hwy 64 B kansas – Fort Smith has Davis; Evelynpoint De Leon; Rice; *Jade Rogers; Bay- released the Dean’s List Cade Floyd;Young *JoshuaAdult Servicelie Sessums; - 7 Braden Ted- Classes for Busy Moms-to-Be New Beginnings for theRoland fall 2019 Church semester, of ChristFreeman; pm *Jordan Hard- ford; and Bailey Wright. Christian Center according to Dr. Georgia wick; JesseMuldrow Harmon; Brit- CampusSallisaw: - Ethan Getting everything tation counselors will Hale, provost and vice tany Hollis; *Braden Lik- Brooks; *Shane Praise Cal- Temple Pastor Randy Farmer Sunday School starts at Youth ready for a new baby can prepare mothers for ‘We invite you to join us for a wonderful chancellor for academic ens; *Michael Lonsway; lahan; Olivia Coulter;Outreach be Ministries a busy time for any positive and successful time of worship and fellowship!” 10 a.m. and Adult Ministries - affairs. Gregory Lowe; *Miles Alexis Davis; AndrewPastor Sheilafamily. K. Jones That’s why Bap- experiences with breast- Sunday Students with a 4.0 Mason; *Alana6:45 Matheny;pm Duch; Derek Non-Denominational-Spirit Farmer; Filled Sunday School 10am “We would liketist everyone Health-Fort to come Smith feeding by discussing (straight-A)Sunday grade worship point at LaTreace Matlock; Re- *Rebecca Greer; Gray-and worship wtih us... Morning Worship 11am has added a weekend the many benefits of average10:45 are markeda.m. with bekah McAllister;200 W. *PabloSequoyah, son Muld Haden;- MadisonLifting up Christbreastfeeding our Savior” education breastfeeding, how to Evening Worship 5pm an asterisk. Monroy; *Elliot Nemeth; Huff; *Blake Karr; *Pay- Sunday Wednesday row class to make it more get started, basic tech- Gore: Alexis Huckbay. Ashton Nichols; *Mack- ton Karr; EdwardWorship--2pm Ruark; convenient for mothers niques and solutions to Wednesday Service 7pm Evening worship at 6 918-427-4091 Children’s Church--2pm First Baptist Church Muldrow: Dylan Ab- enzie O’Kelley; *Destiny *Claire Taliaferro; Bran- to receive vital informa- commonPastor C.W. Blood problems. It 721 E. Shawntel Smith Blvd. bott;p.m. *Jordan Aikey; Riddle; Harleigh Sharp; don Whitekiller; JessicaThursday (across from the funeral home) Word and tionFellowship-- as they prepare to is SUNDAY recommended that Muldrow, OK Christopher Anderson; *Joshua Smith; Lindee Whitekiller; and6:30pm *Jacen welcome a wonderfulSunday mothers School-10am bring a support *HannahWednesday Boyett; *Lind-worshipSmith; at 7 and Amber Walk- Williams. 1st & 3rdnew Tuesday life into the world.Morning person Worship-10:45am with who will Training Union–4pm Roland sey p.m. Brown; Quinton er. Vian: CassidyPrayer Ford Meeting--7pm In addition to an eve- learn these same basic Broyles; Kaitlin Butler; Roland: Misty Bynum;Church Directoryand Alexis Kleman.Long, OK, 7 1/2 miles on 64-B Evening Worship–5pm Church of Christ $3.00 per week. Hwy Northning of Muldrow. course offered the skillsWEDNESDAY and help support Watch for church sign in curve Sunday For info: 918-427-3636. third Thursday of everyServices–7pm the mother during their 427-7372 aftermonth, 6pm, or 427-4810 certified lacta- 203hospital Carson stay Road and return Sunday School - 10am Located at 103 South Behind Oasis Car Wash tion counselors at Bap- to home.Roland Morning Worship - 10:45am Roland Road.Local Residents on Connors 918-427-6062 Evening Worship - 6pm tist Health-Fort Smith Evening Classes, 6 to will now teach the class 8 p.m., Feb. 20; March Wednesday State College Honor Roll Evening Worship - 7pm For more information one Saturday a month 19; April 16; May 21; 103 S. Roland Road call 918-427-6622 from 10 a.m. to Noon. June 18; July 16; Aug. 20; 918-427-6622 Connors State College is pleased to To qualify for the Vice President’s Third Thursday classes Sept. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. announce the names of students on the Honor Roll, students must complete are held from 6 to 8 p.m. 19; and Dec. 17. Trinity President’s and Vice President’s Honor at least 12 semester credit hours and All classes are open to Saturday Classes, 10 United Methodist Rolls. maintain a 3.5 grade pointVictory average. Temple breastfeeding mothers a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 15; Pastor Kip Heatley To qualify for the President’s Honor Recipients of this honor are:Pentecostal Gabrielle Churchor women interested March 14; April 11; May Sunday Roll, students must complete at least 12 Collins, Stephanie Dugger, JaceyPastor Dyer Charles Phillipsin breastfeeding in the 9; June 13; July 11; Aug. Sunday School - 9:45am semester credit hours and maintain a and Melissa Girty of Gore; Grace BaneSunday future. Classes will be 8; Sept. 12; Oct. 10; Nov. Morning Worship - 10:50am 4.0 grade point average. The recipients Sunday School--10amheld in the Nancy Orr 14; and Dec. 12. 1601 E. Shawntel Smith Blvd. of this honor are: Kaleb Glass of Salli- and Alyssa Papp of Sallisaw;Morning Kaitlin Worship--11am Conference Center on The classes are free, Hwy 64 Between Muldrow & Roland saw; Emilee Edwards of Vian; and Ken- Byrd, Michael Salsbury andEvening Benjamin Worship--6pm the third floor of Baptist but registration is en- 918-427-4151 Spyres of Vian; and Kaylee CarterWednesday and www.trinityokumc.com dra Brown, Addison Day and Raven Evening Worship--7pmHealth-Fort Smith. couraged. To regis- Stone of Webbers Falls. Haley Cato of Webbers Falls. Monday Breast milk is known ter for one of the dates First Assembly of God Prayer Meeting--7pmto be rich in nutrients listed, visit baptist- List Your Church Muldrow/Roland Hwy 64, Roland,and OK provides health health.com or call Bap- for only $4.25 per week... Submit Your Local Church’s News to... 427-5432 Call Jan at Pastor Shawn Money benefits for both moth- tist Health HealthLine 918-775-4433 easterntimesregister.com er and baby. Baptist at 1-888-BAPTIST for Sunday Health’s certified lac- more information. 9AM @ Roland campus First Baptist Church 10:45AM & 6PM @ of Roland Pastor C.W. Blood Muldrow campus “Come Worship With Us” Wednesday SUNDAY 6:45 PM Youth Minis- Sunday School - 10:00am tries ~~~ Worship Service - 7 PM Children & Adult ‘I am the light of the 10:50am Ministries world: he that Evening Service - 6pm followeth me shall WEDNESDAY not walk in darkness, Worship - 7pm but shall have the light 203 Carson Rd. of life.’ One block off Hwy 64 –KJ John 8:12 behind car wash ~~~ Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Eastern Times-Register Page 5 area news McCloria Crowned Homecoming Queen

The Muldrow Bull- McCloria. dogs and Lady Bulldogs The queen attendants celebrated their 2020 recognized were Taylen basketball homecoming Collins, daughter of Ter- at 6 p.m. last Tuesday in ry and Donnella Collins, the Roger Sharp Activity Olivea Mayes, daughter of Center at Muldrow High Chad and Contrel Mayes, School. Lauryn McCoy, daughter The ceremony featured of Betty Jo McCoy, and introductions of the Bull- Madelyn Reeves, daugh- dog and Lady Bulldog ter of Bryant and April team members, a dance Reeves. by the varsity cheerlead- Fourth-graders Key- ers and the presenta- Lee Thompson and Jack tion of the homecoming Rhodes were chosen as queen and her court. flower girl and crown Alicia McCloria has bearer. KeyLee is the been chosen as the 2020 daughter of Mariah and Basketball Homecoming Tyler Schuetz, and Jack is Queen. She is the daugh- the son of Raymond and ter of Thomas and Jessica Michele Rhodes. submitted

UAFS and Food Bank to Collect Peanut Butter State Election Board Releases Official during MLK Week 2020 Voter Registration Statistics In partnership with raise awareness about the the River Valley Regional need to supply community Official Oklahoma voter regis- relatively small in overall numbers, 2018. Democrats had long been Food Bank, the University groups such as the River tration statistics released last week Libertarians now have more than the largest political party in Okla- of Arkansas - Fort Smith Valley Food Bank with show 2,090,107 Oklahomans are 11,000 voters for the first time in homa, but were passed by Republi- will host its second annual enough peanut butter jars registered to vote heading into the state history.” cans in January 2015. peanut butter donation to meet the needs of our 2020 election cycle. Oklahoma’s The largest number of Oklaho- Independents, or “no party” vot- drive in conjunction with fellow residents.” official voter registration statistics ma’s voters are Republicans, who ers, are now 15.9% of Oklahoma the Martin Luther King Ju- River Valley Regional are counted every year on Jan. 15. make up more than 48.3% of reg- voters, up from 14.8% two years nior Week celebrations. Food Bank Executive “These statistics continue a de- istered voters. Two years ago, Re- ago. Peanut butter is one of Director Tracy Engel ex- cades-long trend of growth for In- publicans accounted for 46.8% of The Libertarian Party, which the most coveted items of pressed her excitement in dependents and Republicans as a registered voters. gained recognition in 2016, now need at food banks across continuing the partnership share of the Oklahoma electorate,” Democrats are the second-larg- has 11,171 registered voters, more the country due to its high with UAFS in an effort to said State Election Board Secretary est party at 35.3% of registered vot- than double the number in January nutritional content, ease keep River Valley fami- Paul Ziriax. “And although they are ers, down from 38.2% in January 2018. of use and lengthy shelf lies healthy and shared an life. It serves as an excel- impactful quote from Dr. lent source of protein and King. Oklahoma’s registered voters: offers children struggling During his acceptance Jan. 15, 2020 Jan. 15, 2018 with hunger the energy of the Nobel Peace Prize DEMOCRATS, 738,256, 35.3% 769,772, 38.2% to get through the day, in Oslo, Norway, on De- REPUBLICANS, 1,008,569, 48.3% 942,621, 46.7% explained Justin Bates, cember 10, 1964, Dr. King LIBERTARIANS, 11,171, less than 1% 4,897….less than 1% marketing and develop- emphatically stated, “I INDEPENDENTS, 332,111, 15.9% 298,867….14.8% ment coordinator with the have the audacity to be- RVRFB. lieve people everywhere TOTAL 2,090,107 2,016,157 Last year the bins placed can have three meals a day at UAFS garnered more for their bodies, educa- HISTORICAL VOTER REGISTRATION IN OKLAHOMA than 100 pounds of peanut tion and culture for their The State Election Board began recording statewide voter registration statistics by party in butter for the food bank, minds, and dignity, equal- 1960. assisting numerous fami- ity and freedom for their YEAR DEM REP IND OTHER lies in the region. spirits.” 1960 82.0% 17.6% 0.4% N/A “It is quite fitting that, “This quote reflects the 1980 75.8% 22.8% 1.4% N/A on a week commemorat- mission and the partner- 2000* 56.7% 35.0% 8.3% * ing Dr. Martin Luther ship that the River Valley 2020* 35.3% 48.2% 15.8% * King Junior, we should cel- Regional Food Bank has *Minor parties account for less than 1 percent of voters in Oklahoma. ebrate his legacy by aim- with UAFS in striving to ing to achieve a purpose make sure everyone gets much greater than our- to eat no matter what, for selves,” said Dr. Williams hunger has no borders and Yamkam, associate pro- affects us all,” Engel said. fessor at UAFS and chair “We are so appreciative of UKB Chief Removal ‘Unsuccessful’ of the campus chapter of each and every one who the American Democracy participates in this com- Project. “By collecting munity effort and look for- LYNN MCCULLEY Still, Sharon Benoit, Peg- peanut butter jars that will ward to seeing it grow each Special to the REGISTER gy Girty, Jennie Tidwell, then be distributed to those year.” A small faction within Barry Dotson, and Trea- in need in our community, Bins arrived at the the United Keetoowah surer Ella Mae Worley we collectively make life a UAFS Campus Center and Band were unsuccess- and Assistant Chief Jamie bit easier for many people UAFS Boreham Library ful in their attempts to Thompson. Voting no and we make our commu- on Jan. 17, and the week- remove Chief Joe Bunch were Councilors Eddie nity a bit better. Hopefully long donation event ends from office following a Sacks, Charles Smoke, this will be a defining mo- on National Peanut Butter hearing which lasted into Jeff Wacoche and Secre- ment in the campaign to Day on Friday, Jan. 24. the early morning hours tary Joyce Hawk. of Jan. 7. The impeachment There were 13 counts hearing was called after filed against Bunch in Sequoyah District Rep- Eagle Watch Tours Slated the attempt. The coun- resentative Barry Dot- cil voted to impeach on son filed for Bunch’s im- Sequoyah National til the young birds fledge five counts but not re- Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) (leave the nest). peachment on Nov. 21 of move him from office, last year. will be offering free Eagle This is an exciting time according to a statement Watch Tours beginning of year on the Refuge be- “Under the definition released by the tribe’s me- of the UKB Impeach- this month. These tours cause the eagle territories dia representative. provide the public with an come alive with action as ment Code, ‘impeach- “The majority felt the ment means a proceeding amazing opportunity to the adults care for eggs and infractions did not rise to view bald eagles in their the growing eaglets. Dur- against a public officer BRITTNEY BENNETT, GCN | COURTESY the level of my removal before a body, instituted UKB Chief Joe Bunch celebrated with family and supporters af- natural habitat. ing the tours, eagles are of- from office but the coun- ter the impeachment hearing concluded during the early morning Tours take place on the ten seen soaring through by a written accusation hours of Jan. 8. cil did vote to censure the called articles of im- following Saturdays; Janu- the air, hunting for food, “the chief,” Bunch said in ary 25; February 1, 8, 15, or attending to a nest. peachment,’” Brittney a written statement. Bennett, a tribal spokes- 22 and 29; and March 7 for Leann Bunn, the natu- “I’m happy for the rul- the 2020 season. All tours ralist from Tenkiller State person stated in a press ing but sad the constitu- release. GRAHAM start at the Refuge Head- Park, will serve as a Guest tion was misused when it quarters at 9 a.m. and end Guide during the tours. “Remedies proposed by clearly states there needs Council included removal about noon. Tours are free Tours are conducted from to be two-thirds of the OPTICAL and no pre-registration is a tour bus and the Refuge from office, but ultimately votes from the council only one was passed to required. has binoculars and spot- (8) needed to pass an Southern Bald Eagles ting scopes available for issue Bunch an official impeachment and there censure letter before the SERVING GREENWOOD typically lay eggs during your use. were only seven who vot- and Surrounding Areas for the months of December To get to Sequoyah meeting concluded in the ed and the assistant chief, early morning hours of OVER 47 YEARS or January, and incubate NWR, take exit 297 off Bunch said. Bunch said In_Network Providers for: the eggs for approximately I-40 at Vian, travel 3 miles Jan. 8,” Bennett said. •AR/OK Medicaid Thompson’s vote is still Chief Bunch said he •Medicare •VSP 35 days before they hatch. south on the county road. questionable but did not After the eggs hatch, the Watch for signs along the plans to address the UKB comment further. in a recorded statement $40 OFF real work begins with both way. More information is Voting to impeach Complete Pair of Glasses on Day of Exam adults providing continual also available by contact- this week which will be *Some Restrictions apply Bunch were Councilors posted on the tribe’s web- 18 Town Square, Greenwood • 996-2441 care for the young over the ing the Refuge at 918-773- Adalene Smith, Frankie 11 to 12 week period un- 5251. page. 1001 Lexington, Fort Smith • 782-6737 Page 6 Eastern Times-Register Wednesday, January 22, 2020 SPORTS

High School Basketball Roland, Muldrow Start Tournaments Thursday Lea Lessley Roland opens tourna- On Saturday, cham- Roland takes on Green third-place (6 p.m. in the Quapaw winner at 4:30 Sports Editor ment play at 11 a.m. on pionship (7 p.m.), third- Country at 9 p.m. on Miami Activity Center), p.m. in the College Gym Roland and Muldrow’s Thursday against Tulsa place (4 p.m.), con- Thursday in the College fifth-place (3 p.m. in the and the losers will play at high school basketball Memorial. The winner solation (1 p.m.) and Gym, and the winner will College Gym) and sev- 3 p.m. in the Student Ac- teams begin action on will play the Tuttle-Hill- seventh-place (10 a.m.) play the Chetopa (Kan.)- enth-place (noon in the tivity Center. Thursday at tournaments dale winner at 4:20 p.m. games will be played in Wyandotte winner at 7:30 College Gym) games will Muldrow Boys in Miami, Fort Gibson on Friday and the losers the girls’ division. p.m. on Friday in the Stu- be played. The Bulldogs (6-7 and Checotah. will meet at 11 a.m. on Roland Boys dent Activity Center. Roland’s junior varsity overall) will take on Vian Roland Girls The Class 3A No. 2 (8-2) at 5:30 p.m. on The Class 3A No. 5 Friday. Tuttle is ranked Other teams in the boys team is also entered No. 14 in 4A. Rangers (10-2 overall) are Gold Bracket are second in the tournament (Blue Thursday inside Truman Lady Rangers (10-2 over- favored to repeat as Gold Dixon Fieldhouse in their all) return to Fort Gib- Roland is seeded sec- seeded Nowata, Miami, Bracket) and the Rang- ond in the tournament Bracket champions of the Oklahoma Bible and ers will play Fairland at 6 Checotah Crossroads son’s Old Fort Classic 75th annual Northeast- Classic opener. for the second straight behind 4A No. 3 Fort Commerce. Nowata is p.m. on Thursday in the Gibson and other teams ern Oklahoma A&M Col- ranked No. 19 in 2A. Student Activity Center. The Muldrow-Vian season and this year Ro- lege (NEO) High School winner will meet the Che- land looks to improve on in the tourney are Stil- On Saturday, the Gold On Friday, the Roland well, Tulsa Hale and Ida- Tournament, which starts Bracket championship (9 JV boys-Fairland win- it fourth-place finish of a on Thursday in Miami. See HS BASKETBALL, page 7 year ago. bel. p.m. in the College Gym), ner will meet the Braggs-

Muldrow Girls Basketball Lady Bulldogs Improve to 10-3 with 3 Wins

Lea Lessley 23-14 at the intermission. lah (7), Jaiden Conaway Sports Editor In the third stanza (6), Saylor Kemp (2) and The Class 4A No. 5 the Lady Bulldogs sliced Racheal Watie (1). Muldrow Lady Bulldogs three points (9-6) off the Muldrow improved to improved to 10-3 for the deficit and they complet- 10-3 and Roland fell to season last week with vic- ed the comeback by out- 10-2. tories over Poteau, Stil- scoring the Lady Rangers Muldrow Girls 39, well and Roland. by eight points in the fi- Stilwell 21 Muldrow Girls 39, nal frame. Muldrow led 17-7 Roland 37 at the end of the open- The Lady Bulldogs out- Muldrow’s Mariah Jen- kins led all scorers with ing period last Tuesday scored the Class 4A No. 5 night inside the Roger Lady Rangers 16-8 in the 19 points and also scor- ing for the Lady Bulldogs Sharp Activity Center final period on Friday before shutting out the night inside Carl Matlock were Taylen Collins (6), Chelsi Possage (5), Ali- visiting Lady Indians in Fieldhouse as Muldrow the second stanza as the defeated Roland for the cia McCloria (4), Chan- lee McCrary and Khadija Lady Bulldogs celebrated second time in six days. homecoming with a vic- Roland led 9-6 at the Jackson (2 each) and Ca- Tia Gladney (1). tory over Stilwell. end of the opening period Muldrow homecoming before adding six points Scoring for Roland were Makya Perryman queen Alicia McCloria (14-8) to its advantage in made a pair of 3-pointers Lea Lessley | REGISTER the second quarter. (11 points), Kaitlyn Mar- Muldrow’s Kelsi Qualls (21) and Taylen Collins (right) defend against Gore’s Addison Sheffield during a The Lady Rangers led tinez (10), Kyla Abdul- See MHS GIRLS, page 7 high school basketball game in Muldrow earlier this month.

Roland Boys Basketball Rangers Sweep NOAA Opponents

Lea Lessley gins was the leading last-second shot was off Sports Editor scorer in the game with the mark. The Class 3A No. 2 23 points and also scor- Spiro led 11-8 after the Rangers defeated Spiro ing for the Rangers were first eight minutes and and Muldrow in a pair Xavier Robertson (17), 26-21 at the half after of Northeastern Oklaho- Jackson Kemp (9), Mar- outscoring the Rangers ma Athletic Association cus Murray (7) and Dar- 15-13 in the second stan- (NOAA) contests last ian Rougeux (5). za. Marcus Murray made week. Scoring for the Bull- a pair of two-point bas- Roland Boys 61, Muldrow 55 dogs were Trenden Col- kets in the second period Muldrow led 13-12 at lins (21 points), Rylan and teammates Cole Da- the end of the first quar- Walters, Kainon Marti- vis and Darian Rougeux ter on Friday night inside nez, Sean Irvan and Watie added three points apiece Carl Matlock Fieldhouse Byrd (7 each) and Hunter for the Rangers while but Roland reclaimed the Breedlove (6). Derek Carter and Ethan lead in the second stanza Roland improved to Robbins led the Bulldogs and went on to defeat the 10-2 overall and Muld- with six and five points, Bulldogs and stay un- row dropped to 6-7. respectively. beaten in conference play. Roland Boys 45, The Rangers sliced Spiro 44 three points (13-10) off The Rangers led 34-22 A three-point play by at the half after outscor- the deficit in the third Roland’s Xavier Robert- quarter as Davis and ing the Bulldogs 22-9 in son with eight seconds the second period. Murray registered four remaining was the differ- points apiece and Jackson Muldrow sliced six ence last Tuesday night in points (15-9) off the Kemp hit a 3-pointer. Me- Spiro as the Class 3A No. khi Roberson and Rob- deficit in the third quar- 2 Rangers edged the Bull- ter and went to the final bins scored three points dogs in a Northeastern apiece for the Bulldogs, frame trailing 43-37. Oklahoma Athletic Asso- Each team scored 18 who took a 36-34 advan- ciation contest. Lea Lessley | REGISTER points in the final eight tage to the fourth. Following Robertson’s Roland’s Jaxon Wiggins watches the ball after as Roland teammates Jackson Kemp (from left), minutes of the contest. free throw, the Bulldogs’ See RHS BOYS, page 7 blocking a shot by Gore’s Weston Shanks during Marcus Murray and Xavier Robertson look on. Roland’s Jaxon Wig- a high school basketball game earlier this month

Roland Girls Basketball Lady Rangers Split Conference Contests

Lea Lessley minutes as Roland remained unbeaten points in the second stanza and Racheal In the low-scoring fourth period Wa- Sports Editor in Northeastern Oklahoma Athletic As- Watie and Perryman contributed three tie hit a pair of two-point baskets for the Class 3A No. 5 Roland split a pair of sociation (NOAA) play with a convinc- apiece while Lily Blankenship recorded Lady Rangers. Northeastern Oklahoma Athletic Asso- ing win over the Lady Bulldogs at Spiro. three points for the Lady Bulldogs, who Trailing Perryman in scoring for Ro- ciation (NOAA) contests last week. In the first period Makya Perryman trailed by 12 at the half after being out- land were Kemp (10 points), Watie (7), The Lady Rangers lost 39-37 at home scored seven points, Saylor Kemp reg- scored 14-13. Abdullah and Cannon (6 each) and to 4A No. 5 Muldrow on Friday (see istered five and Kaitlyn Martinez and The Lady Rangers added 10 points Martinez (5). Muldrow girls basketball story) after Kyla Abdullah each hit a 3-pointer as (14-4) to their advantage in the third Scoring for Spiro were Ainsworth and winning at Spiro last Tuesday. Roland grabbed an 18-7 lead. Reagan quarter. Perryman made eight of her Jasmine Dees (6 points each), Brook- Roland Girls 52, Spiro 29 The Lady Rangers led 32-20 at the Gist made a 3-pointer for Spiro in the game-high 18 points and Kemp added lyn Neeley (4), Cassidy Means, Gist half last Tuesday night before adding 11 quarter. three while Chloe Ainsworth scored all and Blankenship (3 each) and Madilyn points to their advantage in the final 16 Roland’s Lana Cannon totaled four of Spiro’s points. Lovell and Carli Matthews (2 apiece). Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Eastern Times-Register Page 7 SPORTS / area news HS BASKETBALL Muldrow Boys Basketball from page 6 place (5 p.m.) and conso- the Checotah-Putnam lation (2 p.m.) games will Heights Academy win- be played in the Checo- ner at 8:30 p.m. on Fri- tah Event Center. day in the Checotah Muldrow JV Girls Event Center and the Because the Class 4A losers will play at 4 p.m. No. 5 Lady Bulldogs (13- on Friday inside Truman 3 overall) have already Dixon Fieldhouse. Class played in three tourna- 4A No. 20 Checotah is ments this season, Muld- the top boys’ seed in the row’s junior varsity girls tournament. team will compete in Vian defeated Muld- the Checotah Crossroad row 56-48 in the third- Classic this week. place game of the Arm- On Thursday the Lady strong Bank Sequoyah Bulldogs play Checotah County Area Classic ear- at 7 p.m. inside the Che- lier this month. cotah Event Center. On Other teams in the Friday the winner will Checotah tournament meet the Keys-Wagoner are second-seeded Wag- winner at 4 p.m. inside oner, 3A No. 11 Eufaula, the event center and the Stigler and Keys. losers will play at 7 p.m. On Saturday, cham- inside Truman Dixon pionship (8 p.m.), third- Fieldhouse. MHS GIRLS from page 6 Fieldhouse and Muld- and totaled eight points row went on to down the in the first quarter and Lady Pirates to record teammates Taylen Col- their fourth conference Lea Lessley | REGISTER lins and Chelsi Possage win of the season. Muldrow’s Trenden Collins goes in for a layup during a high school basketball contest earlier this month in Muldrow. added six and four points, In the first period respectively, as the Lady Chanlee McCrary made Bulldogs build a 10-point a pair of 3-pointers and advantage. Talib Mink hit totaled eight points and a 3-pointer for Stilwell in Chelsi Possage and Alicia Bulldogs Fall to Stilwell, Roland the frame. McCloria added five and The Lady Bulldogs three points, respectively. added seven points to Madison Dotson led Po- in NOAA Play their advantage while teau with four points in blanking Stilwell 7-0 in the quarter. Lea Lessley their advantage by seven Kainon Martinez and Odom (3) led their re- the second period and led Dotson (6 points) and Sports Editor Lexi Wood (5) helped Muldrow dropped points (18-11) in the final Watie Byrd added five spective teams in scoring 24-7 at the half. frame and Trey Cone and Muldrow increased its the Lady Pirates slice two Northeastern Oklaho- and four points, respec- in the fourth. points (14-12) off the def- ma Athletic Association Muldrow’s Fisher Qualls tively. Kagan Stockton re- Trailing Cruise in scor- lead by six points (11- registered five points 5) in the third quarter icit in the second stanza (NOAA) games to Stil- corded four points for the ing for Muldrow were while Taylen Collins reg- well and Class 3A No. 2 apiece for their respective Pirates, who trailed 33-19 Martinez (10 points), as Chanlee McCrary re- teams. corded five points, and istered four points for the Roland (see Roland boys at the intermission. Byrd and Irvan (9 each), Lady Bulldogs, who led basketball story) last Collins scored a team- The Bulldogs’ Sean Ir- Claborn (8), Collins Stilwell sliced five points high 13 points for the (9-4) off the final deficit 32-20 at the half. week. van, Jacob Claborn and (7), Walters (5), Hunter Collins scored eight of Stilwell Boys 56, Bulldogs and also record- Cruise each registered Breedlove and Josh Price in the fourth. ing points for Muldrow Collins led all scorers her game-high 16 points Muldrow 39 four points in the third (2 apiece) and Fisher in the third quarter as Muldrow trailed 21-18 were Irvan and Walters (8 period while Spencer Qualls (1). with 10 points and also each), Qualls (5), Watie registering points for Muldrow outscored Po- at the half last Tuesday Wells scored eight for the Scoring for Poteau teau 9-7. night in its homecoming Byrd and Jacob Claborn Pirates. Muldrow went were Odom (11 points), Muldrow were McCloria (2 each) and Hunter (8), McCrary (5), Mariah Wood (4 points) and contest against Stilwell to the fourth frame lead- Wells (8), Jayden Mankin Mariah Jenkins (3) led but the Indians outscored Breedlove (1). ing 51-31 after outscor- (5), Williamson and Jenkins, Kelsi Qualls and Trailing Bautista in Lili Vega (4 each), Pos- their respective teams the Bulldogs 35-21 in ing Poteau 18-12 in the Stockton (4 each) and in scoring in the final the second 16 minutes scoring for Stilwell were third. Cole Hensley, Micah sage (3) and Katie Grace Lee (15 points), Pritchett Floyd (1). frame. to hand Muldrow its first Muldrow’s Trenden Lloyd and Vaka Tuifua (2 Trailing Collins in NOAA loss of the season. (12), Cone (5), Codey Pe- Collins (5 points) and apiece). Scoring for Stilwell tree (3) and Bryar Thurb- were Mink (8 points), scoring for Muldrow The Indians led 8-4 at were McCrary (8 points), the end of the opening er (2). Bre’auna Soap (4), Brean- Muldrow Boys 65, na Benham (3) and Jesse Jenkins (7), Possage stanza but the Bulldogs Sports outscored the visitors 14- Poteau 38 Sanchez, Heather Hamp- (5), McCloria and Katie The Bulldogs climbed Calendar Grace Floyd (3 each) and 13 in the second quarter ton and Winter Holmes out of a 13-9 first quarter (All teams listed are high school teams) (2 each). Khadija Jackson and Kel- behind the scoring of Sean Irvan (6 points on a hole last Monday night in Muldrow Girls 46, si Qualls (2 apiece). Poteau by outscoring the Thursday, Jan. 23 pair of 3-pointers), Tren- Muldrow junior varsity girls basketball vs. Checo- Poteau 33 Wood (11 points), Pirates 24-6 in the sec- The Lady Bulldogs Dotson (10), Maura Tecla den Collins (5) and Ry- tah (7 p.m. at Event Center) in Checotah Crossroads lan Walters (3). Cayden ond stanza as Muldrow Classic; jumped out to a 20-6 (4), Emmy Ford (3), Alis- went on win their fourth sa Owens and Apal Neal Lee and Jorge Bautista Muldrow varsity boys basketball vs. Vian (5:30 lead after the first eight NOAA contest. p.m. at Truman Dixon Fieldhouse) in Checotah minutes of last Monday’s (2 each) and Annie Baker recorded seven and four points, respectively, for Poteau’s Colton Wil- Crossroads Classic; NOAA contest inside (1) provided the scoring liamson and Dean Odom Roland girls basketball vs. Memorial (11 a.m.) in Poteau’s Sherman Floyd for Poteau. the Indians. Fort Gibson’s Old Fort Classic; Bautista scored eight of registered four points apiece in the opening Roland junior varsity boys basketball vs. Fairland his game-high 19 points (6 p.m. at Student Activity Center) in NEO Tourna- in the third period to help period to help the hosts build a four-point advan- ment at Miami; Stilwell outscore Muld- Roland varsity boys basketball vs. Green Coun- tage. Rylan Walters hit RHS BOYS row 17-10. Lee (5 points) try (9 p.m. at College Gym) in NEO Tournament at a 3-pointer for the Bull- from page 6 ures with 10. Also scoring and Garvin Pritchett (4) Miami. also scored for the Indi- dogs in the frame. Friday, Jan. 23 for Roland were Rougeux Muldrow’s Michael Robertson scored eight ans and Collins led the Muldrow junior varsity girls and varsity boys bas- (5 points), Tuvaris Noon- Cruise scored eight of his ketball in Checotah Crossroad Classic (To Be Deter- of Roland’s 11 points in an (4), Kemp (3) and Jax- Bulldogs with five points. The Indians increased game-high 12 points in mined); the final frame and Rob- on Wiggins (1). the second quarter and Roland girls basketball in Fort Gibson’s Old Fort bins recorded three of Robbins led all scorers Classic (TBD); Spiro’s eight points. with 14 points and also Roland junior varsity and varsity boys basketball Murray and Davis scoring for Spiro were in NEO Tournament at Miami (TBD). shared team-high scor- Roberson (9), Braden John Ross Museum temporarily Saturday, Jan. 24 ing honors with 11 points Riggs (8), Carter (6), Muldrow junior varsity girls and varsity boys in apiece and Robertson Braxton Peterson (5) and closes for renovations Checotah Crossroads Classic (TBD); also reached double fig- Roland girls basketball in Fort Gibson’s Old Fort Jared Huff (2). Classic (TBD); Cherokee Nation Cul- housed in an old, rural Roland junior varsity boys and varsity boys in NEO tural Tourism is tempo- school building, known Tournament at Miami (TBD). Tuesday, Jan. 28 rarily closing the John as School #51, and sits Roland girls and boys basketball at Sallisaw (6:30 Muldrow Youth Baseball Ross Museum beginning at the foot of Ross Cem- p.m.). Jan. 20, as work begins to etery, where John Ross Signups Scheduled update the efficiency of and other notable Chero- the drainage system sur- kee citizens are buried. Muldrow Youth Base- Tee Ball, Coach Pitch and rounding the property. The John Ross Muse- ball signups will be held Kid Pitch divisions. The exterior renova- um is located at 22366 S. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Registration fee is $40 tions are expected to take 530 Rd. in Park Hill. Saturdays at the Muldrow per player and $35 for about a month to com- The other Cherokee Middle School Gym on each additional sibling. plete. Nation museums will the following dates: Jan. Contact Devin Palmer The John Ross Mu- remain open Tuesday 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8. (479-719-3975) or Jimmy seum highlights the life through Saturday, 10 a.m. Youth baseball is open Hyles (479-650-6308) for and legacy of John Ross to 4 p.m. to ages 3-12 in Tiny Tee, more information. and houses exhibits and For information on interactive displays on Cherokee Nation Cul- the Trail of Tears, Civil tural Tourism, including War, Cherokee Golden museum operations, call Check Us Out at...easterntimesregister.com Age and Cherokee Na- (877) 779-6977 or visit tion’s passion for edu- www.VisitCherokeeNa- cation. The museum is tion.com. Page 8 Eastern Times-Register Wednesday, January 22, 2020 public records / AREA NEWS

Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records Editor’s note: If the age 35, Muldrow: Obtaining agreement/contract. Ford Motor Credit Co. does not appear next to a cash or merchandise by Kirby Credit LLC vs. vs. Joann Girty – Money name, it was not listed in bogus check/false pre- Terry G. Hodges, et al – judgment. the court record. tenses. Money judgment. Ampco Electric, Inc. Thomas W. Eveld, 49, Fort Smith, HMA, LLC vs. Bobby Brown – Mon- Felony Docket Sallisaw: Obtaining cash vs. Christina D. Bell – ey judgment. Melissa A. Byers, 47, or merchandise by bogus Money judgment. Sallisaw: Felony value - check/false pretenses. Fort Smith HMA, false pret./bogus check/ Michael S. Girdner, 36, LLC vs. Candis R. Dow – Civil con game. Vian: DUS. Money judgment. Tracy L. Campbell, 47, Sarah L. Hendricks, 39, Barclays Bank Dela- Appearances Vian: Felony value - Two Muldrow: Obtaining cash ware vs. Natalie Johnson Caliber Home Loan, or more bogus checks to- or merchandise by bogus – Breach agreement/con- Inc. vs. Kyle McGowan, gether. check/false pretenses. tract. et al – Foreclosure. Kyle Daugherty: Fort Shawna L. Henggeler, Barclays Bank Dela- Wells Fargo Bank NA Worth, Texas: Felony val- 37, Tahlequah: Obtain- ware vs. Joshua B. Rog- vs. Jeffrey Rutherford, et ue - Two or more bogus ing cash or merchandise ers – Breach agreement/ al – Foreclosure. checks together. by bogus check/false pre- contract. Johnathan Limore vs. Clifford L. Dollar, 22, tenses. Absolute Resolutions Kathy Buzzard, et al – Muldrow: Malicious in- Loal L. Hickey, 55, Investments vs. Skyler Friendly suit. jury to property - over Muldrow: PI. Wilson – Breach agree- Crown Asset Manage- $1000; A&B. David S. Lindsey, 52, ment/contract. ment, LLC vs. Tarieta Brian W. Qualls, 46, Muldrow: Knowingly re- Synchrony Bank vs. Johnson – Money judg- Muldrow: DUI - alcohol. ceiving or concealing sto- Nora J. Rounds – Breach ment. Mario Reagan, 40, Ir- len property; Resisting an agreement/contract. Pennymac Loan Ser- vices, LLC vs. Jason Lee Roy Parnell ving, Texas: Endangering officer. Fort Smith HMA, LLC others while eluding po- John M. Nabors, 35, vs. Morgan Rogers – Tassey, et al – Foreclo- lice officer; Poss. of CDS; Sallisaw: Obtaining cash Money judgment. sure. Cherokee Casino Roland Resisting an officer. or merchandise by bogus Capital One Bank Marriages Christopher J. Robin- check/false pretenses. (USA), N.A. vs. Jeffery W. son, 29, Atlanta, Ga.: Pos- Billy G. Ackerson and Seth L. O’Neal, 25, Cantrell – Money judg- McKenzie Collins. to host Lee Roy Parnell sess firearms after convic- Roland: Domestic abuse ment. tion or during probation; Timothy Williams and - A&B; Disrupt/prevent/ Capital One Bank Melva Lewis. Grammy-nominated music icon to play Knowingly receiving or interrupt/emergency (USA), N.A. vs. Tyler D. free February show concealing stolen prop- telephone call. Carlson – Money judg- Divorces erty; Transporting load- Michael G. Riggs, 29, ment. Robert Bain vs. Ramo- Among the elite few McClinton, Merle Hag- ed firearm in M/V; Poss. Muldrow: Obtaining cash Capital One Bank na Bain. who can be identified as gard and Bonnie Raitt. He of CDS; Unlawful poss. or merchandise by bogus (USA), N.A. vs. Eric Kev- Susan Barber vs. Den- a triple threat, multiple has earned two Grammy of drug paraphernalia. check/false pretenses. itt – Money judgment. nis Rutledge. Grammy Award nominee Award nominations for Janice S. Sanders, 53, Tony Robertson, Capital One Bank Cassie Burris vs. Wil- Lee Roy Parnell estab- his instrumental tracks Muldrow: Felony value Muldrow: Obtaining cash (USA), N.A. vs. Linda A. liam Burris. lished his career through “Cat Walk” with Flaco Ji- - Two or more bogus or merchandise by bogus Davidson – Money judg- Angela Pruitt vs. Dan- his impressive guitar of- ménez and “Mama, Screw checks together. check/false pretenses. ment. ny Pruitt. ferings, smooth, soul- Your Wig On Tight,” and Matthew Swaim, 25, David R. Rogers, 56, drenched voice and top- he is a two-time CMA Muldrow: Feloniously Pearcy, Ark.: DUS. shelf songwriting skills. Vocal Event of the Year pointing firearm; A&B Misty Sharp, 43, Muld- Parnell is bringing in- nominee for “Workin’ with dangerous weapon. row: Obtaining cash or fluences of Texas blues Man’s Blues” with Steve Criminal merchandise by bogus Community and country, Memphis Wariner and Diamond check/false pretenses. Calender soul and southern rock Rio and “John the Rev- Misdemeanors Randy R. Skelton, traditions to Lee Creek elator” with The Fairfield Russell L. Atterberry, 40, Muldrow: Domestic The Volunteer Muldrow Public Tavern inside Cherokee Four. 69, Stilwell: Obtaining abuse – A&B. Express Library Calendar Casino & Hotel Roland Parnell’s efforts as a cash or merchandise by Crystal Summers, 40, The Volunteer Ex- Silver Citizens Domi- on Feb. 29. The show be- songwriter earned him an bogus check/false pre- Muldrow: Bringing con- press is a group of noes - Every Tuesday gins at 8 p.m. and is free induction into the Texas tenses. traband into jail; Tres- people who come to- at 1 pm to attend. Heritage Songwriter’s Raymond D. Brandly, passing after being for- gether with a common Preschool Story The Abilene, Texas, Hall of Fame in 2011. In bidden; Obstructing an goal, and that goal is Time - Every Thursday 28, Vian: DUS; Speeding. at 10:30 am. Stories, officer. to provide companion- native broke onto the na- 2017, Parnell released his Sally A. Burrow, 70, Songs, Crafts, Finger tional scene with 1992’s first new album in over Sallisaw: Obtaining cash Rusty J. Waters, 41, ship and friendship to Sallisaw: Protective order Plays with Miss Ginger “Love Without Mercy.” a decade — the critically or merchandise by bogus residents in four local The Muldrow Pub- The album features the acclaimed “Midnight Be- check/false pretenses. violation. nursing homes. We lic Library, a branch of singles “What Kind Of liever.” He produced the Ethan Cowett, 20, Sal- Amanda L. Whalen, would like to invite the Eastern Oklahoma Fool Do You Think I Am” album himself and co- lisaw: PI. 35, Sallisaw: Obtaining others to hop on board District Library System, and “Tender Moment,” wrote all 10 songs with Teresa M. Davis, 46, cash or merchandise by the Volunteer Express. is located at 711 W. which both peaked at No. award-winning songwrit- Cowlington: Obtaining bogus check/false pre- Info: Belinda Scog- Shawntel Smith Blvd 2 on the country charts, er Greg Barnhill. The al- cash or merchandise by tenses. gins-Kokendoffer, 918- across from the Muld- as well as the popular title bum went on to make All bogus check/false pre- 774-2450. row High School A.J. cut, which became a Top Music’s Best of 2017 Fa- Small Claims Hinshaw Football Sta- tenses. dium. Info: 918-427- Citibank N.A. vs. National Call Center 10 hit. vorite Blues Albums list. Tommy L. Edwards, 6703 During his storied ca- In addition to solo Linda Towner – Breach for Homeless Vets reer, Parnell has released Midnight Believer Tour Veterans who are Bizzy Beez nine albums and charted dates, Parnell tours with homeless or at risk of Volunteers 20 singles, including five Guitar Army, which also homelessness—and The Bizzy Beez vol- Top 5 hits and two Top features fellow world- their family members, unteers are always 10 hits. Among those class guitarists John Jor- friends and support- looking for more vol- are “On The Road,” “I’m genson and Joe Robin- ers—can call 1-877- unteers. They meet on Holding My Own,” “A son. 4AID VET (877-424- Thursday from 2 to 4 Little Bit Of You” and Cherokee Casino & 3838) to speak with p.m. at Blue Ribbon “Heart’s Desire.” Hotel Roland is located trained counselors who Chapel, 3700 W. Cher- okee, Sallisaw. Anyone are ready to talk con- While earning a repu- off Highway 64 on Chero- interested in learning tation as one of the most kee Boulevard in Roland. fidentially 24 hours to crochet or becoming respected slide guitarists For more information, a day, 7 days a week. a volunteer for hospice worldwide, Parnell has visit www.cherokeecasi- Or visit https://www. should contact Marga- toured and collaborated no.com or call (800) 256- va.gov/homeless/. ret Wood at 918-571- with many music icons, 2338. All guests must be 3345. including The Allman a least 21 years of age to Kozie Quilters Need Brothers Band, Delbert attend. Volunteers Gospel Singing The Kozie Quilters There will be a Gos- DUI: Driving under the influ- POSS: Possession are a group of ladies pel singing every Tues- ence TOC: Transporting open making quilts for needy day in Muldrow start- ZONE: NE DWI: Driving while intoxicated container children in Sequoyah ing at 7 p.m. next to DUS: Driving under M/V: motor vehicle the Wagon Wheel on S. suspension D.L.: Driver’s license County. They donate for week of JANUARY 19, 2019 Main. Everyone invited! CDS: Controlled dangerous DPS: Department of Public quilts to Catholic Char- 2x2 ads may run anywhere in your newspaper. Don’t forget to remind substance your classified department Safety to download the line ads for this week at www.okpress.com/ocan - CHOOSE CD:THE Controlled AD SIZE Drug CLOSEST TO A&B:YOUR Assault COLUMN and Battery WIDTH ities, Crisis Center and Steel Guitar Club to school children who The Arklahoma Steel need them for naps. Guitar Club holds The group is in need meetings the first Sun- day of each month ROLAND FIRE DEPT FACEBOOK PAGE | COURTESY of volunteers. All sup- plies are furnished from 1-4 p.m., hosted Vehicle Gets Stranded on Flooded Roadway through donations. All by Gerry and Pam Gage skill levels of quilters at Muldrow Music Row, The Roland Fire Department responded to a vehicle stranded on a are welcome to join in. located at 107 East Shawntel Smith Blvd flooded roadway near Moffett in front of Roberts Parts-U-Pick on The group meets Jan. 10. Firefighters said the driver was able to self-rescue before in Muldrow. For more the department’s arrival. As the rain continues to come down, fire- from 9 a.m. to noon on info. call Hal Stack- fighters are asking others to please use caution as some roadways Wednesdays at Trinity house at 479-650-2433 are becoming submerged underwater. No other problems were re- Methodist Church, just or Ron Frederiksen at ported in the Moffett area as of press time. outside Muldrow. 479-650-7676.

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