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JERRY FINK hands have touched. Jeanette Smith said. “We MANAGING EDITOR And traffic. will be working on a so- Welcome to the new State Highway 9 West lution for that problem.” norm in Eufaula Public was jammed with traffic The traffic began Schools. trying to get into the el- backing up before 7:45 Face masks, routine ementary/middle school a.m., when school doors temperature checks, complex early Monday, opened. classroom distancing, the first day of school. There may have been a sack lunches and break- “Traffic at the elemen- few disgruntled parents, JERRY FINK | INDIAN JOURNAL fasts and constant sanitiz- Getting temperature checked tary school was the main but most seemed to ac- as he enters school. ing of hands and surfaces issue,” Superintendent See FIRST DAY, page A3 JERRY FINK | INDIAN JOURNAL Looking for his room on day 1 of the school year. Cases citing McGirt decision making their way to court

JERRY FINK awaiting hearings to de- MANAGING EDITOR termine if the defense Defense attorneys have claims are valid. a new weapon in their The three cases include JERRY FINK | INDIAN JOURNAL arsenal for their clients, Having breakfast before class begins. defendants DeMarco Pat- based upon the recent terson, 24, of Checotah, U.S. Supreme Court deci- who is alleged to have sion involving convicted had sex with a 14-year- child rapist Jimcy Mc- old girl in June, 2019 after Girt. he met her at a Checo- Many attorneys are tah restaurant; Fredrick now filing motions to dis- Lamont Burkhalter, 47, miss cases against their of Rentiesville, charged clients claiming that the with 11 counts of ani- state courts lack jurisdic- mal cruelty and Fredrick tion if the alleged crimes Cody Burkhalter, 22, also were perpetrated by an of Rentiesville, charged Indian on Indian land. with unauthorized use of Three recent cases a vehicle. making those claims are Attorneys for each sus- JERRY FINK | INDIAN JOURNAL currently in McIntosh Trafﬁc into the school is a problem that will be addressed. County District Court, See MCGIRT, page A3 Sales tax ﬁgures setting records Runoff Primary Election Tuesday Voters will go to the Janelle McKnight said. polls Tuesday, August 25, “The health and safety JERRY FINK tion out of state, or even remotely, I think that like Xtreme RV Resort MANAGING EDITOR out of country. kept the ‘summer home’ and E’s Hideway Restau- for the Runoff Primary of election workers and Eufaula continues to “With school being crowd here for longer rant which attract more Election. voters is of utmost con- have record-setting sales out for longer and many stretches of time. people into town are a The only local candi- cern for the McIntosh tax collections, even people being able to work “Also, new businesses major factor.” dates on the ballot will be County Election Board as some communities Deena Farrow and Jenni- and we are working very around the state are suf- fer Ballard, competing for hard to make sure the fering economic declines the office of county clerk. election is conducted as due to COVID-19. Incumbent Ronda safely and securely as City Manager Jacob Prince lost her bid for re- possible. Voters can help,” Foos says tax collection election in the primary McKnight said. numbers released in Au- election earlier this year. “We request that in- gust by the Oklahoma She received 30.96 per- person voters wear masks Tax Commission show cent of the votes cast. Far- or cloth face coverings to the steady increase. row received 37.89 per- help protect our precinct “What we collected cent and Ballard received officials and other voters in July was the highest 31.15 percent. from the spread of the we had ever collected The election presents virus. We request that in a single month, at unique challenges to voters maintain social $215,336,” Foos said. election administrators distancing requirements “Now our August collec- because of the COV- while waiting their turn. tion has beaten that re- ID-19 pandemic, County cord with $257,911. Election Board Secretary See RUNOFF, page A3 “This time last year we were down because of flooding, but if we com- pare this year’s collec- Annual Celebration of Life tions (Fiscal Year 2021) set for Josh & Cody with FY2019, we have an increase of 20.7% year to There will be a Celebration of Life in memory date.” of Josh & Cody from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, The City’s goal is to Aug. 22 at Mission Acres Country Store on State hold on to this momen- Highway 9 West. tum as new businesses The celebration is in memory of Joshua Laugh- open up in town and visi- lin and Cody Gray, both 20, who died in a tragic tors get to experience ev- accident while riding a four-wheeler on Aug. 17, erything the community 2013 near Stidham. has to offer, Foos said. Join us for a fun-filled day of events, including: “I don’t know of any inflatable water slide, bounce house, horse- individual thing creating shoes, volleyball, corn hole toss, balloon release, the increase, but I think it giveaways, door prizes, fireworks, food, drinks is a combination of many and much more. factors,” he said. “People Under 18 years of age must be accompanied are doing more ‘local’ by an adult. travel, coming to Eufaula Bring your own lawn chair. instead of going on vaca-

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, August 20, 2020 Famed 3D artist to begin Sept. 12 have been created. Level 1: For donations of $1 to $999, the donor will receive recognition publicly as a donor in all print materials. Level 2: $1,000 to $2,999. In addition to Level 1, the donor will have his or her name posted publicly as a do- nor on a lasting plaque at the site. Level 3: $3,000 to $4,999. In addition to Level 1 and 2, the donor will be given a signed print of the mural. Level 4: $5,000 and more. Your name will be embedded in the mural by the artist – a lasting tribute to your generos- ity. Donors should make checks out to Vision Eu- faula and mail them to P.O. Box 711, Eufaula, Okla.,74432 or take the checks to Our Favorite Place, 127 N. Main St., Eufaula. For questions, call 918- COURTESY 695-7405. 3D rodeo roping, a sample of thousands of works by 3D illusion artist Tracy Lee Stum. ABOUT STUM Stum earned a Bach- After months of de- that will adorn the vacant Also, Weldin and elor’s degree at Tyler lay, primarily due to the lot where JM’s restaurant Weldin-owned busi- COURTESY School of Art in Philadel- Tracy Lee Stum COVID-19 pandemic, once stood. nesses have made phia. She continued her world-renowned 3D il- Eufaula businesswom- contributions,businesses studies in naturalism at In 2006 Tracy made is continually creating lusion artist Tracy Lee an Karen Weldin spear- that include Eufaula the Florence Academy of the Guinness World Re- commissioned 3D and Stum is scheduled to be- headed the campaign by Lakeshore Realty, Our Art in Italy. cord for the largest street 4D works in chalk for gin work Sept. 12 on a Vision Eufaula to create Favorite Place and Legacy She began street paint- painting by an individual. advertising, public and massive mural at 115 Sel- the eye-catching 3D mu- on Main Street. ing in 1998 and is consid- In 2013 she was hon- private events, corporate mon Road. ral that will dominate the All donations are tax ered by many to be one of ored to be a contributor PR and educational sec- Work on the project mini-park. deductible. the finest street painters on the Cannes Gold Lion tors. was to have begun in Oc- Cost of the project is Vision Eufaula is today. award winning team for In 2013 she was named tober, 2019, but another about $50,000. Of that dedicated to revitalizing Known for splash- their work in the now curator of the first annual project by Stum took lon- amount, $21,000 is for downtown, making Eu- ing color in festivals and iconic Honda CRV com- DO/AC 3D Chalk Festi- ger than expected and Stum’s work and the rest faula a tourist destination events in all corners and mercial. val in Atlantic City, New caused a delay. And then, for work on the site. and helping small busi- crevices of the globe, her Experienced in multi- Jersey, showcasing 14 re- the new coronavirus hit Weldin notes that con- ness owners thrive. paintings have won nu- city campaigns for such nowned international 3D the country shortly after tributions or commit- The art project is a ma- merous awards and ac- clients as Cadillac, SoBe, street art and chalk art- the first of the year. ments have been made jor step toward realizing colades. and Dos Equis, Stum ists. Stum is expected to by the Muscogee (Creek) those goals. be in Eufaula until about Nation, Bank of Eufau- Donations of all Sept. 28. la, Farmers State Bank, amounts are still wel- The public is invited to Vision Eufaula, Gary come. watch her create the art Moores and J.C. Watts. Several donor levels CASA gets new volunteer Stevens said. “Training taught me to listen to the child, the facts, the history and to keep my common sense zoned in. I want to help the children who are too scared to have a voice but have not been heard because they are a child and the adults are not listening. Some- times that happens - as adults, we forget to listen to the kiddos whose lives are actually being impacted because of our grown-up decisions.” CASA for Children trains and supports volunteers to serve children in foster care in Musk- ogee, Sequoyah, Wagoner and now McIntosh counties. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens, from all walks of life, who are dedicated to advocating for abused and neglected children.

COURTESY CASA is committed to continuing to advocate Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges, left, with new CASA volunteer Delaina Stevens following a CASA swearing in ceremo- for children and fami- ny on Aug. 4. lies through the current pandemic and is hopeful Beginning this month, emotionally hard work, others will consider join- some children navigating but the reward of protect- ing the CASA movement. the juvenile court system ing our future, I think it’s CASA for Children hopes will have another advo- worth it for those able to to recruit, train, and sup- cate looking out for their help,” said Bridges in a port enough volunteers best interests. Facebook post announc- so that every child can Associate District ing the Aug. 4 swearing- have an advocate. Judge Brendon Bridges in of Delaina Stevens, the The volunteer recruit- signed an agreement on first official volunteer of ment, screening and May 27 to implement a the new program. training process have McIntosh County Court CASA volunteers are all moved online during Appointed Special Ad- screened and trained the COVID pandemic vocates program, part of through a thorough in order to continue to a nationwide program of training program before expand the CASA vol- trained volunteers. being sworn in as officers unteer roster. Online The agreement helped of the court and assigned classes are forming now to create a county satel- to advocate on behalf of for McIntosh, Muskogee, lite CASA program under an abused or neglected Wagoner, and Sequoyah the auspices of CASA for child or sibling group. counties. Children, which oper- Once assigned, the advo- For more information ates similar programs in cate becomes a voice for on CASA for Children Muskogee, Wagoner, and the child’s best interests or to RSVP to attend the Sequoyah Counties. in court. virtual meeting contact “My wife was a vol- “CASA allows me to Jenny Crosby via email at unteer and a former co- be a part of a kiddo’s life [email protected] or via ordinator. I know it is when they need it most,” phone at 918-685-1501.

Thursday, August 20, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 FIRST DAY Former MCN Principal Chief Tiger sentenced from page A1 “We will continue to cept the inconveniences consult with the Okla- Gets one year for embezzlement as the price to pay to fight homa Health Depart- the COVID-19. ment, other schools and ally recognized Indian with a transaction or se- sue those who exploit, Smith said she knew of our staff to decide if and tribe with an enrollment ries of transactions of the for their own benefit, only one student out of what changes need to be of 461 members. The AQTT.” Tribal organizations and the hundreds tested who made as we move for- AQTT-owned business “Mr. Tiger took ad- their business entities had a high temperature ward,” Smith said. “We’ll entities focus primarily vantage of the position of that support critical na- and had to be sent home. also monitor the Oklaho- on federal contract pro- trust he had been given tional security programs “The parent was not ma Health Department’s curement in Huntsville, by the people of the Al- funded by the Depart- angry. She did didn’t re- Color-Coded risk level Alabama. abama-Quassarte Tribal ment of Defense (DoD). alize there was a tem- for McIntosh County, as Terry was sentenced Town. Instead of acting DCIS will continue to perature problem,” Smith well as our own internal to 48 months’ imprison- in the best interests of investigate corruption said. numbers, as we move ment, three years super- those he was appointed and fraud that affects the About 17 percent of forward with school and vised release, and ordered to serve Tiger sought out DoD through the exploi- the student enrollment activities.” to pay restitution in the and received unlawful tation of Small Business opted for distance learn- Earlier this month the amount of $1,250,000 profit for himself. Terry Administration pro- ing through the schools school board voted to re- for the theft and embez- likewise exploited his grams designed to help virtual classroom. quire masks be worn at zlement of funds from position as an agent of a disadvantaged groups.” Of a total student pop- school. business entities wholly tribal government for his The Defense Crimi- owned by the AQTT. own selfish and unlawful nal Investigative Ser- ulation of 1,187, about “There were no mask George Tiger 200 are in a virtual class- issues,” Smith said about Terry was also sen- gain.” said United States vice (DCIS) – Office of room, Smith said. the first day of school. tenced to 36 months’ Attorney Brian J. Kue- Inspector General, the JERRY FINK imprisonment, one year ster. “This office and the Federal Bureau of Inves- MANAGING EDITOR supervised release, and agencies who have been tigation (FBI), the In- MUSKOGEE - George ordered to pay restitu- involved in this inves- ternal Revenue Service, Tiger, 70, former Princi- tion in the amount of tigation are committed the Small Business Ad- MCGIRT pal Chief of the Musco- $105,068.58 for federal to identifying, investi- ministration – Office of from page A1 ued to be part of the res- gee (Creek) Nation, was tax charges. Terry’s sen- gating, and prosecuting Inspector General, the pect assert that the dis- ervation for purposes of sentenced in federal court tencings are to run con- those who corrupt the General Services Ad- trict court lacks jurisdic- criminal prosecution of Thursday to 12 months currently. positions of trust and au- ministration – Office of tion in their respective major crimes. and one day in prison for According to a press re- thority they hold.” Inspector General, the cases. The decision ruled embezzling funds from lease issued by the United Melissa Godbold, Spe- Army Criminal Investi- Patterson was to stand that much of Oklahoma the Wetumka-based Al- States Attorney’s Office cial Agent in Charge of gations Division, and the trial on a second degree continues to be part of abama-Quassarte Tribal for the Eastern District of the FBI’s Oklahoma City Naval Criminal Investi- rape charge during this reservations and that ma- Town (AQTT). Oklahoma, Tiger was an Field Office, said, gative Service participat- month’s term of court, jor crimes committed on Tiger, who was de- agent of the AQTT from “While serving as ap- ed in the investigation but on Aug. 7 his attor- those reservations should feated in his bid for re- Sept. 26, 2017 through pointed officials within that lead to the Indict- ney, Donn Baker, filed a be tired in federal court, election in 2015, also was Dec. 4, 2018. the Alabama-Quassarte ment of Tiger and Terry. motion to dismiss on the not district courts. ordered to two years of His duties included Tribal Town, George Ti- The Honorable Ron- grounds that the court Indians who were con- supervised release and serving as the Chair- ger and Aaron Terry en- ald A. White, U.S. Dis- lacked jurisdiction. victed of major crimes on to pay a $10,000 fine for man of the Economic gaged in various bribery trict Judge in the United Assistant District At- Indian land conceivably bribery concerning pro- Development Authority schemes with the sole States District Court for torney David Pierce’s re- could ask to have their grams receiving federal (EDA) Board. intention of personal fi- the Eastern District of sponse to the motion was cases dismissed or retried funds. The AQTT formed the nancial gain. The pros- Oklahoma, in Musk- that that the motion is in federal court. Tiger, a Bristow resi- EDA to identify, plan, ecution of these subjects ogee, presided over the void on its face in that it The court ordered the dent, pled guilty to the initiate and develop trib- should serve as a warn- sentencing hearings for does not allege any crime state charges against Mc- crime in September, al economic and indus- ing that law enforcement each of the defendants. that would violate the Girt be dismissed. How- 2019. trial activities on behalf will not tolerate officials Assistant United States Major Crimes Act. ever, McGirt was taken A co-defendant in of the AQTT. The In- who abuse their posi- Attorney Douglas Horn, He also stated “no into federal custody in the case was Aaron De- dictment to which Tiger tions of trust.” Assistant United States mandate has been issued Muskogee, where he has wayne Terry, 64, of Wich- entered his guilty plea Michael Mentavlos, Attorney Ryan Heather- for the case defendant re- been re-charged – this ita Falls, Texas, who held alleged that “from on Special Agent-in-Charge man, and Special As- lies on to defeat state jur- time in federal court - various management and or about Sept. 26, 2017 of the DCIS Southwest sistant United States At- sidiction.” with aggravated sexual control positions with through on or about Feb. Field Office, said, “The torney Courtney Jordan Special Judge Brian abuse in Indian County. AQTT-owned business 15, 2019, he corruptly sentencings today illus- represented the United McLaughlin set a hearing McIntosh County As- entities. He pled guilty to solicited, demanded, ac- trate the commitment States at the sentencing on the issue for 9 a.m., sociate District Judge one count of Theft By An cepted and agreed to of the Defense Crimi- hearing. Tiger and Terry Sept. 23. Brendon Bridges, who Agent Of An Indian Trib- accept a bribe from Mr. nal Investigative Service will be supervised by the Defense attorney Ryan will be presiding over al Government Receiving Aaron Terry, intending (DCIS), along with our United States Probation Ferguson filed his “Mc- many of those cases in his Federal Funds. to be influenced and re- law enforcement part- Office for the Eastern Girt” motion on behalf district’s court, pointed The AQTT is a feder- warded in connection ners, to aggressively pur- District of Oklahoma. of his client, Fredrick out that many of the de- Lamont Burkhalter, on fendants may not want to Aug. 12. Associate Dis- be tried in federal court. trict Judge Brendon “Sometimes the sen- RUNOFF place, verify their regis- identity under the law accordance with the vot- Bridges set a hearing for tences are more severe,” from page A1 tration information, or (only one proof of iden- er’s wishes. 9 a.m., Sept. 16. he noted. “We request that vot- view a sample ballot can tity is required): Show a Alternatively, all blind, Wes Cherry, attor- A question facing ers use their own blue or do so online. valid photo ID issued by visually impaired, and ney for Fredrick Cody judges will be the defini- black ink pen to sign the The Online Voter Tool federal, state, or tribal physically disabled vot- Burkhalter, filed a lack tion of major crimes. registry and mark their can be accessed on the government; or show the ers in McIntosh County of jurisdiction motion In 1885 Congress ballots; or, select a pen Oklahoma State Election free voter identification may use the audio-tactile on Aug. 7. District Judge passed the Major Crimes provided by precinct offi- Board’s website: www. card issued to every voter interface (ATI), a feature Mike Hogan will here the Act, which included: cials and take it with you elections.ok.gov. by the County Election offered on all Oklahoma arguments before Sept. - Murder when you leave so it is Those who vote by Board; or sign an affida- voting devices, to vote 22 - Manslaughter not re-used by other vot- mail can also check the vit and vote a provisional privately and indepen- In court filings the - Rape ers. Precinct officials will status of their ballot using ballot. (If the information dently, either at McIntosh three attorneys refer to - Assault with intent to be sanitizing door knobs, the Online Voter Tool. on the affidavit matches County Election Board the Supreme Court de- kill tables, etc. throughout Sample ballots are also official voter registration during early voting or cision on June 9 in the - Arson the day, but please re- available at the County records, the ballot will at their assigned polling matter of McGirt v. Okla- - Burglary frain from unnecessary Election Board office. be counted after Election place on election day. homa. - Larceny contact such as shaking Voters in Precinct Day.) Voters who have McGirt, serving 500 That list has been up- hands or touching the #460313 who previ- Physically disabled vot- moved since the last elec- years each for rape and dated to include: voting equipment.” ously voted at the Linda ers who cannot enter the tion, but who have not molestation and life with- - Maiming Early voting will be Been Residence on Tiger polling place, need help transferred their voter out parole for forcible - A felony under chap- available at the County Mountain should now marking their ballots, registration to their new sodomy of a child, ap- ter 109A (i.e. sexual Election Board on the know their new poll- blind or visually disabled address, may do so on pealed his 1997 convic- abuse) 1st floor of the McIntosh ing place is at the Tiger voters and illiterate voters Election Day by going to tion in Wagoner County - Incest County Courthouse, 110 Mountain Fire Depart- may be assisted by a per- vote at the polling place District Court and the - A felony assault under North 1st, Eufaula, as fol- ment, 109276 South 4030 son the voter chooses. where their registration appeal made its way to section 113 (e.g. assault lows: Road, Henryetta. In all cases, a person has been in the past. the Supreme Court. with intent to commit - Thursday, Aug. 20, 8 Oklahoma law re- providing such assistance While voting, they may The high court, in a murder or assault with a a.m. to 6 p.m. quires every voter who may not be the voter’s fill out a form instruct- 5-4 decision, ruled that dangerous weapon) - Friday, Aug. 21, 8 votes in person at the employer or an agent of ing the County Election the land in question in - An assault against a.m. to 6 p.m. precinct polling place or the employer or an offi- Board to transfer their the McGirt case was part an individual who has Polls are open from 7 during early voting at the cer or agent of the voter’s registration to the new of the Muscogee (Creek) not attained the age of 16 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, County Election Board to union. address before the next Nation’s original reserva- years August 25. show proof of identity be- A person providing as- election. Political affilia- tion dating back to 1866 - Felony child abuse or Anyone who needs fore receiving a ballot. sistance also must swear tions cannot be changed and that the area contin- neglect to look up their polling There are three ways or affirm that the voter’s April 1 through Aug. 31 for voters to prove their ballots will be marked in of even numbered years. Any violation of election law will be reported Sex offender charged with failing to comply with offender registration law to the proper law enforcement authorities. A 48-year-old Che- ment was reported to the Jean Nelson, 55, also was alone. the residence. Electioneering is not cotah area resident has Sheriff ’s Department by set for 9 a.m., Sept. 9. Her West went to Thomp- The mother and child allowed within 300 feet been charged with failure a caller. bond was set at $3,000. son’s home west of Che- said they slept on a mat- of a ballot box. It is also to comply with the state’s “I would encourage Associate District cotah were he found tress in the living room unlawful to remove a bal- sex offender registration anyone who knows of a Judge Brendon Bridges Thompson, Nelson and and Thompson slept in a lot from the polling loca- law after it was learned similar situation to call entered not-guilty pleas Nelson’s daughter at the back room, West said. tion, possess intoxicating he allegedly allowed an the Department. That’s on behalf of both defen- residence. West described the liquors within half a mile 11-year-old girl to live at often how we find out dants. According to West, dirty condition of the of a polling place or to his residence. about it,” Detective Jared According to a prob- Nelson admitted leav- home, where eight dogs disclose how you voted The girl’s mother, who West said. able cause affidavit filed ing the child alone with were kept. while within the election also is alleged to have Michael Dean in district court by West, Thompson while she left He said there was enclosure. lived at the residence, Thompson’s bond was the Sheriff ’s Department to buy a refrigerator. She dog feces and trash on For additional elec- has been charged with set at $15,000 and a pre- received a call at 9:10 said she and her daugh- the floors and the heavy tion-related information, child neglect. preliminary hearing was p.m. on Aug. 7, report- ter had moved in a few smell of urine. call the McIntosh County There are no allega- ordered for 9 a.m., Sept. ing that a registered sex days earlier and were be- “The conditions were Election Board at (918) tions of sexual abuse. 9. offender had an 11-year- ing allowed to live there poor, at best,” West 689-2452 or visit: www. The living arrange- A hearing for Tanna old female in his home in exchange for cleaning wrote. elections.ok.gov.

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, August 20, 2020 Opinions The beneﬁts and blessings of COVID-19 Letters home and go no where else. It made us make time for our family and home life, a blessing that we so often take for granted. To the citizens of Eufaula Lastly, COVID-19 made us appreciate our place of I read in this week’s Indian Journal that there is a work and the coworkers we work with on a daily basis. group that wants to replace City Manager Jacob Foos. We learned that we should never take our jobs for Why do they want this change? What do they want? granted. It made us realize that being cautious and care- No reason was listed. ful to keep everyone well was important. Previous city governments had left us in poor health While preparing to put out two newspapers last It also made us appreciate the teachers who teach our with no direction as to how to get out of the mess we week, I randomly said how nice it was to actually have children. It made us appreciate the restaurants that fed were in. The citizens of Eufaula felt that professional the front doors of our offices locked during this COV- us during the day and the businesses that we maybe took assistance was needed to get us back to a properly ID-19 crisis because it actually made time for us to edit for granted, like the hair stylist who cut and colored our functioning city. The city manager style of govern- the papers without as much distraction. Then I laughed hair every six weeks, the nail tech who filled and aintedp ment was selected by a vote of the citizens of Eufaula. and said that will be my next column-the benefits of our nails and the freedom to just shop at various stores We are on our third and best city manager. Mr. COVID-19. for whatever you needed. All these things made us ap- Foos has followed guidelines given to him by the City We all laughed but I started making my list of all the preciate the blessings we have, the benefits we often for- Council. He is attempting to correct previous inad- benefits and blessings of the COVID-19 pandemic and get when they are it all readily available to us. equacies and see that the city is much more financially here are a few things I came up with: Yes, COVID-19 has benefited us in ways that we responsible than previous administrations have been. First of all, COVID-19 has made everyone reevalu- might not have realized because it’s made us stop in our Under Mr. Foos’ leadership the city is well on the way ate what is most important in their lives. Whether it is tracks and realize what’s really important. to accomplish these first tasks. faith, family, work or all the above, people are learning Even nature benefitted by our break at home. As the Maybe there are some decisions that have undoubt- to appreciate what they have rather than taking life for emissions from our cars became less and smog and edly gone against the personal desires or priorities of granted. noise pollution went down, wildlife thrived and re- a few citizens. Maybe it was some kind off personality In matters of faith, I believe that true believers are ceived the benefit of less people in their space. clash. Mr. Foos is all business and the “good ole boys” rising up and taking their place of authority in the king- Of course, maybe the biggest blessing was just slow- system no longer works here in Eufaula. I do not get dom. I’m not talking about those individuals who want ing down this rat race called life. Taking it all one day it! What is the deal? to cause strife and division, but those who are learning at a time. The city is also moving forward with many other to trust God and follow Him even through the contro- Heck, our pets even got more downtime with us, projects as requested by the Council. versy in this world. spoiling them even more to our constant companion- I fully support his efforts and I encourage all citi- Past the politics and the pandemic, there is a Sav- ship. I’m not sure my grand cats will ever be the same. zens of Eufaula to stand behind Mr. Foos and support ior who still sees us in our plight and is ready to save I laughed when I thought about how many people him to reach the goal of a better and more prosperous us from all this turmoil. But sometimes it’s really about didn’t have to come up with an excuse to not go over to Eufaula. the anxiety and the situations we put ourselves in. God the in-laws or make up an excuse to not go into work Thank you! doesn’t want us stressed out and always in a dilemma. or not get out of their pajamas all day. They probably Sam and Gwyn Sylvester He says “come unto me all ye that labor for I will give even saved a little on the water bill from not bathing as you rest.” often and not having as much laundry. I even laughed Learning to trust God even during a pandemic is because I’ve saved on lipstick from wearing a mask out. powerful. We can’t lose our faith or identity in Christ. So, I guess even though this pandemic has changed Thank You Trust me, no pandemic surprised Him and He is still us in many ways maybe we need to see the benefits and I want to thank Able Roofing for their great work. I in control even when this world gets out of control and the blessings that we have received because of it. I’m not highly recommend them. The owner was kind and his crazy. We can find peace in Him. talking about the sickness and death which is sad for workers were professional and respectful. Secondly, COVID-19 has made a lot of people stay so many, but the time that we have actually not lost but Kathy Magreevy home with their family. gained because we never would have taken the time off Eufaula This has caused children to finally have some much- if it wasn’t mandated. needed time that they have been missing with their We say we can’t wait to get back to normal, but I parents. I’ve seen more dads outside throwing a ball am not sure that I really want to go back to the world’s Walmart destroys local businesses, with their kid, the whole family going on bike rides and definition of normal, more work time than home time, more time for families to make meals together, eat to- more group time than personal time. communities gether and just be together. Maybe when it’s all said and done, we need to stop At the beginning of the pandemic, as I was driving to and realize the benefits and the blessings that we aket If Walmart is allowed to remain in our community work due to being an essential worker, I couldn’t help for granted each day. Maybe by going through a pan- then the future of Eufaula is uncertain at best. Within but notice all the cars that were now at home. Even demic, we can learn the importance of life and we can two years of Walmart stores opening in the strug- those of us who had to work, also had to come straight benefit from it. gling west side of Chicago over 82 local stores went out of business according to a landmark study done by Loyola University. Likewise, here in our hometown The use of telehealth, the mental health of our instead of growing our retail economy, Walmart just This Week at the Capitol including telemedicine state’s children. Howev- simply overtook it. Shuttering multiple businesses. and teletherapy, has seen er, the drawback to this Walmart doesn’t bring new jobs it brings unemploy- State Rep. Randy Randleman a sharp increase across approach is that it is less ment and poverty. In 2008 the Journal of Urban Eco- (405) 557-7375 the state and country precise than a face-to- nomics published a study that examined about 3,000 [email protected] since the start of the pan- face meeting, and for this See LETTERS, page A7 demic in March. Previ- reason, telehealth is not The COVID-19 pan- to healthcare providers ously, one school took intended for use in situ- demic has brought new and resources may be advantage of the oppor- ations regarding child policy and government limited. Being able to do tunities offered in this custody issues. Letters Policy efficiency concerns to the telehealth visits can dras- bill, but that number has Telehealth is just one The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects forefront of the issues we tically reduce common since increased to 13 as a area that has been im- of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for face today. One policy barriers to care, such as result of COVID-19. pacted by the COVID-19 publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. issue that has received transportation or limited Recently, I met with pandemic. Please feel free Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel heavier focus in recent time off work. U.S. Sen. James Lankford to reach out to me about or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name months is telehealth, The very first bill I and State Senators Larry how the pandemic has will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers. which allows healthcare passed in the Legislature Boggs and David Bul- impacted your life to see “Letters” used do not necessarily reflect the policies, opinions or beliefs of providers to consult with last year was regarding lard to discuss the ongo- if we need to discuss leg- The Indian Journal staff. All letters must have the handwritten signature of the writer and include patients via a phone call telemedicine. Senate Bill ing COVID-19 pandemic islative solutions to the is- address and daytime telephone number for verification purposes only or video chat. 575 addressed healthcare and school boards’ deci- sues that have been raised (address and phone number will not be published). More precisely, tele- access and services by sions regarding their best in recent months. You All letters should be addressed to: The Indian Journal, 109 S. Main, health is defined as the approving telemedicine options for the upcoming can contact me at randy. Eufaula, OK 74432 or emailed to [email protected] use of audio, video or in public schools. Tele- school year. randleman@okhouse. other electronic media medicine also diagnoses In my career as a li- gov or (405) 557-7375. for the purpose of di- sick children faster than censed psychologist, I Thank you for allowing agnosing, consulting or waiting for an in-person traveled across the state me to serve you! The Indian Journal prescribing treatment in doctor’s visit so that sick to perform evaluations Rep. Randy Randleman real time. Telehealth ser- children spend less time on kids in our school represents District 15 in Oklahoma’s Oldest Newspaper vices are used to quickly in school. This reduces systems. When consider- the Oklahoma House of deliver quality health care the risk of transference ing whether to stop these Representatives, which in- (Established 1876) access to patients. of illness to other kids, evaluations altogether cludes portions of Haskell, These services help im- which will be especially or shift them to a tele- LeFlore, McIntosh, Musk- Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. prove care in rural areas important in the new health option, I believe ogee, Pittsburg and Se- (USPS 261-620) of the state where access school year. the latter is the best for quoyah Counties. Jeff Mayo, Publisher burpees. You can also take of sleep you need each Shauna Belyeu, General Manager a walk around your neigh- night. Jerry Fink, Managing Editor borhood or go for a hike Eat a balanced diet. I Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor at a nearby park. 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144 YeArs Ago Mrs. Louise Cates retires July 15 October 26, 1876 A retirement dinner was held August 3rd in the IndianThe Eufaula Journal Terrace Room of Fountainhead Lodge for Mrs. Louise THe FArMer’s grINDsToNe Cates. There is no tool as essential on the farm as a good Mrs. Cates retired July 15th as a caseworker from grindstone; it is therefore necessary that every farmer the Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilita- should have one and know how to take properly care tion Services in McIntosh County. She began working of it. for the Department July 8, 1957. The past few years Formerly the only grindstones used in the United she has worked with Children’s Services. States were imported from England. Then the Nova Those attending the dinner were Idelle Bear, Earl Scotia stones were introduced and found to be a great Stories from the past Cook, Charlotte Curtis, Kay Foley, Billie Freeman, improvement on the English ones. Ruth Hunter, Mamie Kirchner, Joe Bryce McKin- ney, Patti Pipkins, Helen Shroyer, Lennie Wade, Bess KANsAs gAMe LAW HeArs CoX sPeAK IN DAYToN, oHIo White, Oren Turner and Marty Nelson. The Kansas game law prohibits the killing of quail Local Man Says Democratic Nominee for ••••• in any way whatever, except from October to January President Sure to Carry Ohio on a man’s own land. It also prohibits the killing of Attorney Clark Nichols, who has been in Washing- 25 YeArs Ago New fireworks prairie chickens, except from the 15th of August to the ton, D.C. for ordinancethe proposedpast week, looking after legal matters, Thursday, August 17, 1995 1st day of January, and then only on land owned by returned home the first of the week. While in Wash- the person who kills. Squirrels, wild ducks and geese ington Mr. Nichols dropped over to Dayton, Ohio, New Business, expansion seen can be killed at any time. where he heard Governor Cox, the democratic nomi- Throughout eufaula nee for the presidency, make his acceptance speech. Eufaula is growing and expanding – FroM THe WICHITAs ••••• just take a look around. Phillip Block, interpreter for the Wichitas, in camp Workmen are putting down the floor for a Dollar on Sugar Creek, writes the Journal that a large fire 75 YeArs Ago General Store at the site of the old OK Cafe on Hwy 9 occurred in the Wichita camp by which they lost all Thursday, August 9, 1945 East, Marine Development Inc. at the city’s industrial they had, only saving their lives. site has a new, larger building, plans are developing The dry grass burned so rapidly as to destroy ev- JAPANese sUrreNDer Is eXPeCTeD for a Taco Mayo near the high school, and in the Cove erything. Wah-loope, a famous chief and member of MoMeNTArILY BY U.s. AUTHorITIes Don Walt Investment, Inc., is adding 12 new docks. the General Council, is very sick and not expected World Looks For Early End to Hostilities But, wait … that’s not all. Checotah businessman to live. The world hoped for an early end of hostilities Mike Earlywine has broken ground for a movie the- The Wichitas are out of flour, sugar and coffee and Thursday when Radio Tokyo ordered all Japanese sta- ater adjacent to American Contract Sewing Co. have been for a month. tions to “stand by” for an important announcement. “With all this going on, how can we possibly be dis- They have nothing but beef and pecans to eat, the Meantime American airmen dropped another atomic couraged about the future of Eufaula?” This is the way supplies promised them by the government not hav- bomb, this time on Nagasaki, a Jap city of 253,000 Eufaula Mayor Joe Johnson sees the developments. ing been received by their agent. They have reason to population, only 145 miles from Hiroshima, which Perhaps the most “visible” sign of progress in Eu- complain when their neighbors, the Cheyennes and was destroyed by an atomic bomb on Monday. faula is the site of a Taco Mayo restaurant near Eu- Arapahos, under another agent have plenty of provi- faula High School. It is expected to be operational by sions and blankets. Capt. r.g. McIntosh Buried In City sunday November. ••••• Capt. Roley Guy McIntosh, 48, veteran of World The owners, Karen Weldin and Susanne Bain, have War I and a lifelong resident of Eufaula, died at his moved from Oklahoma city to the Eufaula area to take 100 YeArs Ago home here Friday after a long illness. charge of construction and the operation of the busi- Thursday, August 12, 1920 The son of the late Bunnie McIntosh, well-known ness. Creek Indian, Capt. McIntosh was born in Eufaula, PLeAsUre JAUNT For rICH INDIAN July 22, 1897. He was a graduate of the Kemper Mili- special City election For Hotel/Motel Tax Jackson Barnett, Wife and Her Daughter to tary academy at Boonville, Mo., and was one of the “Friday, August 18, is the last day to apply for voter Spend Month In the Rockies youngest full-blood Creek Indians in the War. registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Sep- MUSKOGEE, August 11 – Jackson Barnett, mil- tember 12, Eufaula Special Election,” Mcintosh Coun- lionaire Creek Indian, needs a change of climate. Ap- City “on The Air” From Tulsa radio ty Election Board Secretary Polly Williams said. pearing at the office of Gabe E. Parker, superintendent station KVoo Voters will be asked to approve a five percent hotel/ of the Five Civilized Tribes, Jackson, in company with Ken Miller Stages Interesting motel excise tax for the City of Eufaula. his newly-acquired bride, her daughter and Harold Program From This Town McGuigan, attorney for Mrs. Barnett, insisted that he Sunday morning at 11:30, Eufaula will be the subject Country singer’s sister Will Be Kidney Donor was sick and needed the refreshing air of Colorado to of a 30 minute broadcast from radio station KVOO in If country singing artist Anthony Armstrong Jones put him back in shape. Tulsa. Ken Miller, news editor of the Tulsa station, was could re-record his famous “Proud Mary” he might Carrying with her a statement from a reputable phy- in this city Thursday to make the transcription for the rename it today, “Proud Beverly” after his only sister sician in Jackson’s home town, Henryetta, the woman broadcast Sunday morning. (Beverly Eagle, a McIntosh County resident). who kidnapped the rich Indian asked that an allow- Miller interviewed a panel of leading Eufaulans, Later this month the Oklahoma native will undergo ance be made so that they could leave the latter part who told of the advantages of being residents of this a kidney transplant in Shreveport, La. His sister will of this week for Colorado Springs, Denver and other City. In this group were R.L. Simpson Sr., Mayor El- be the donor. points in Colorado, where they will spend a month in bert Turley, Dr. C.E. Dickey, J. R. Doss, County Agent “I hope we can do it as soon as possible,” Beverly hopes Jackson will recuperate. Sam Crisswell, E.G. Mouser, R.B. Olive and Hubert M. said, explaining she will be resting for about three Riddle. weeks and it is coming right at the beginning of fa;; rooseVeLT FIres FIrsT BIg gUN ••••• classes at Northeastern, where she is seeking a teach- IN DeMoCrATIC FIgHT ing degree. Makes Strong Speech for Support of 50 YeArs Ago Armstrong, who recored “Bad, Bad LeRory Brown” Independent Voters of Both Sexes Thursday, August 27, 1970 and “Take a Letter to Maria” on the country charts CHICAGO, Aug. 11 – Franklin Roosevelt, demo- in the ‘70s, was in Eufaula this past April. He sang at cratic nominee for vice president, fired the opening Payne-Brightman and Campbell Win Mayor Joe Johnson’s election celebration at Gator’s gun of the 1920 campaign here tonight in a strong ap- In the Commissioner’s race in District 2, Poogie Restaurant. peal for the independent vote. Brightman outlasted three opponents to win re-elec- Armstrong was the backup singer for Conway The high spot of his speech was reference to the tion without a runoff. Twitty for many years after being introduced into the In District 3, Odell Campbell won by a margin of country music business by Twitty, Beverly said. split in 1912 and the mention of the progressive lead- over 6-1 over two opponents. ership of Theodore Roosevelt, his cousin. The refer- “He was the opening act for Conway Twitty. They In the Senate race, Tom Payne, incumbent, carried met in Oklahoma City, where we are from.” ence was greeted with a storm of applause that lasted McIntosh County by a vote of 2,850 to 1,204. several minutes. eufaula Fair opens Tonight The Eufaula Fair Board has announced that the 9th annual fair will open at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday eve- Stay connected to loved ning, August 27th. MULLEN ones through phone calls from page A4 or video chats. If you are spending time with the feeling overwhelmed, Lord, reading and pray- reach out for help. ing. It seems to center me It’s never too late to and gets me focused. The invest in your health. At last thing I say is “love a time when society is the people, love the call” focused on ways to stay because being angry and healthy, there is no better frustrated throughout time to make a positive the day doesn’t help any- change in your lifestyle body. Your mental health that will benefit you and is just as important as your family long after this your physical health. At is over. a time when our world Want to stay up-to- is changing rapidly, we date on what I’m doing in sometimes need to take a Oklahoma and Washing- deep breath and find our ton on your behalf? Sign center again. My center up for my newsletter by is focusing on the Lord. visiting Mullin.house.gov/ Find what works for you. newslettersignup. 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lems to go away. with all people. There is masks will be required at Trinity Episcopal Church The lesson Jesus is a place for everyone at all times (and are avail- trying to impress upon God’s table. As Jesus’ dis- able at the church) and In-person services Aug. 23 status quo, to see things for everyone, including his disciples in this Gos- ciples, our job is to lov- strict social distancing Remember Jesus’ en- as they hadn’t been seen her. God loves all of his pel story is huge. What ingly gather people in, will be observed. We are counter with the Canaan- before. In their culture, children equally, and in- makes you “right” with not selfishly or fearfully mindful that not every- ite woman who begs him Jesus should have indeed vites and welcomes them God is not simply fol- keep anyone away. one is ready to return to to heal her daughter? He ignored her – a Canaan- all home. lowing the long standing So think about that in-person worship and initially rebuffs her, say- ite, a woman, begging The fact that we are all rules and customs of your today: What comes out that is completely un- ing he’s only been sent to for his help. Even Jesus’ beloved children of God culture or even of your of your heart as you deal derstandable. Links to the lost sheep of Israel and disciples are in her way, is more important than church. God calls us to with people every day? online Episcopal wor- it isn’t right to throw the urging Jesus to send her ever for us to remember something much greater. Where does it come ship can be found on children’s food to the dogs away. She’s not “one of right now as we are con- What makes us right with from? What do you want our Facebook page, @ (ouch!). But the woman us,” she doesn’t fit in; they stantly bombarded by the God is what actually pro- to fill your heart, and to TrinityEpiscopalChur- is persistent, telling him want her to just go away. realities of daily life that ceeds from our hearts. proceed from it? Pray for chEufaulaOklahoma, or that even the dogs eat the But these difficulties only sink our spirits and knock Jesus calls us to live that, and remember that our Diocesan website, crumbs that fall from the strengthen her faith and us off our feet. Covid-19 with hearts filled with where your heart is, there epiok.org. We encourage master’s table. Jesus prais- her resolve, and make and the ongoing struggles grace, peace, joy and love, your treasure will be also. everyone to choose the es her persistence and her her more actively stand for racial equality and and to act with selfless- We are happy to an- option that best fits their faith, and heals her daugh- up against the cultural justice are just two of the ness and compassion to- nounce that we are re- worship needs and health ter immediately (Matthew norms of her time to find critical challenges we face wards all of our brothers suming in-person wor- situation. Above all, we 15:21-28). healing for her daughter. that point out our need and sisters. He reminds ship at Trinity beginning continue to pray for one Where would this This Canaanite wom- for healing, and the fact us that we can always be this Sunday, Aug. 23, with another and our whole woman have been with- an’s faith pays off, and that far too many people sure of his abundant love our 10 a.mm Holy Eucha- community, that we may out her faith and her enables Jesus to demon- in our own culture are for us – a love that doesn’t rist. Strict safety guide- all be filled with God’s stubborn determina- strate what he has been considered to be “not like need to be guarded or lines will be followed to abiding presence, his wis- tion?! She challenges teaching all along: that us,” are marginalized and rationed out, a love that help minimize the risk dom, his courage and his Jesus to go beyond the there is a seat at the table we just want their prob- can be infinitely shared of Covid-19 infection; love. 918-689-2369.

Simeon was a prophet Simeon waited, worked, God’s divine word then Lake Eufaula Christian Church filled with the Holy Spirit. and worshipped God for join us at Lake Eufaula His life was working for many years waiting to Christian Church. Pastor Jeremy Little in- two birds to the Temple seven years of marriage. God. Anna was a proph- see Jesus appear. Point: Join us for coffee, do- vites and welcomes you for the purification pro- Sorrow can make you etess who worked all Every day, we are given nuts, and Sunday School to Lake Eufaula Christian cess. In this event, two hard, bitter, and resent- day at the Temple pray- opportunities to worship at 10 a.m. Church. older people step out of ful, or it can make you ing and fasting (37). She God and share the Good The adult class is cur- Our services are cur- the shadows. kinder, gentler, and more spoke of her Redeemer to News. Simeon and Anna rently studying the Book rently online on Sunday In Luke 25-40, we meet sympathetic. Anna chose others. Application: How teach us to trust in God’s of Matthew. at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Simeon and Anna, two el- to reveal the grace of God is our service to God? timing, to be expectant Our worship service LECC Facebook group, derly Jewish saints. They in her life. Anna chose to Are we righteous, devout of His promises, to share starts at 11 a.m. Our and Wednesday evening provided an example of stay single and worship servants of God? Do we the Good News, and to Wednesday Night Bible at 6:30 p.m. on LECC being fruitful and faith- God every day. Applica- fast and pray? Point: We bridge the generation gap Study starts at 6:30 p.m. Facebook group, and ful servants. They waited tion: What are we waiting should want to work for of God’s love. God lov- Our youth group di- Awaken Student Ministry on God, worked for God, on. Are we seeking our the Lord daily and give ingly fulfills His prom- vides into elementary Instagram on 7 p.m. and worshipped God. own pleasures, or are we Him our best. ises to those who wait for and secondary classes for Our current series is 1. Simeon and Anna serving God while wait- 3. Simeon and Anna Him, work for Him, and Bible Study. Serving in the Shadows. Waited: (25-26; 38) ing on God’s promises for Worshipped: Simeon: worship Him. Our current Wednes- Sunday’s message was Simeon is waiting “for a beautiful life in His tim- (Luke 2: 28-35) Simeon Are you seeking salva- day adult series is a study “Simeon and Anna: Se- the consolation of Is- ing? Simeon and Anna responds to the fulfill- tion? 1. Hear the Word. of Ephesians. nior Citizen Prophets” rael”, and Anna is wait- served while waiting on ment of God’s promise (Romans 10:17) 2. Believe Awaken student Min- from Luke 2:21-40. Sime- ing “on the redemption God’s timing. by taking the baby Jesus the Word (Mark16:16) istry offers a faith-filled on and Anna lived with of Israel.” Simeon was 2. Simeon and Anna in his arms and blessing 3. Repent of Sins (Luke youth group study. great expectations as they waiting on God’s prom- Worked: Simeon was “just God for His faithfulness. 13:3) 4. Confess Christ If you are looking for a waited patiently in the ise that he would see the and devout” (25) Anna Simeon’s life is now com- (Matt. 10:32) 5. Be im- respite from the trials and shadows while serving Messiah before he passed devoted herself daily to plete. Anna (2:38) Anna mersed in baptism for tribulations of today’s the Lord. from this life. So, he wait- “fasting and prayer in knew that her Redeemer remission of sins (Acts world and a place to wor- Setting the Stage: Luke ed patiently and expec- the temple.” Simeon’s life was at the Temple, and 2:38). ship and study in spirit 2: 21-24 .According to tantly on this promise. was characterized by vir- she also praised and If you are searching for and in truth, then join us! the Law, Mary and Jo- Anna (36-37) Was left as tue and devotion to God. worshipped God that Je- a church where the Bible Take Your 2020 journey seph took baby Jesus and a young widow after just He now was an old man. sus was there. Anna and is preached and taught as with us!

Connors awarded $1.4 million to help low income, first generation and students with disabilities

WARNER – The U.S. low income, first genera- possible debt. persistence rate. I am financial hardship which portunity in Education Department of Educa- tion (those whose par- SSS began in 1968 and extremely proud of our keep promising stu- in Washington, D.C., tion announced that ents do not have a four- is one of the eight federal students and am looking dents from succeeding dedicated to furthering Connors State College year college degree) or “TRIO” programs au- forward to working with in college. Student Sup- the expansion of college will receive a federal Stu- students with disabili- thorized by the Higher our students for the next port Services is needed opportunities for low- dent Support Services ties. Education Act to help five years.” now more than ever,” income, first-generation (SSS) grant of $1,423,780 The array of services college students succeed “The COVID-19 pan- said Maureen Hoyler, students, and students to help more students the SSS program pro- in higher education. It demic has worsened the president of the non- succeed in and graduate vides are comprehensive recognizes that students systemic inequality and profit Council for Op- with disabilities. from college. and includes academic whose parents do not The five-year renewal tutoring, financial aid have a college degree grant supports 180 stu- advice, career and col- have more difficulties dents, and the amount lege mentoring, academ- navigating the complex- Obituary represents a 3.5% in- ic advising, and academ- ity of decisions that col- crease from the previous ic transfer assistance. lege requires for success; grant funding cycle for Such services enhance it bolsters students from Cheryl Annette Rackley the college. academic success and low income families who Connors State Col- make it more likely that have not had the aca- Oct. 16, 1946 – Aug. 11, 2020 lege’s SSS program helps students will graduate or demic opportunities that college students who are transfer with the lowest their college peers have Russell. was a member of the had, and helps students She lived most of her Lady Texanna Crafters. with disabilities remove youth on various Air Survivors include: her Force bases in the Unit- husband, Tony, of the In Loving Memory of obstacles preventing them from thriving aca- ed States and Japan and home; her daughters, JOSH LAUGHLIN demically. graduated from McAles- Tracie Keplinger and Kim “Connors State Col- ter High School in 1964. Curtis both of Oklahoma 8/27/1992 - 8/17/2013 lege is dedicated to sur- She attended OSU Tech City; her sister, Marcia R. rounding our students and Rose State College. Russell; and three grand- Although we cannot see you, with people and re- Cheryl worked in children, Tyler Curtis, Oklahoma City in the Sarah Maldonado and you are with us everyday, sources they need to be successful. This grant is medical field for over 25 Madison Maldonado. For all the love we have for you another tool in our tool years. She also worked in She is preceded in will never go away. chest of support for our the insurance business. death by her parents, Ar- students. We are ex- She was a loving moth- nold Albert and Sarah When you were taken from us tremely proud of our Cheryl Annette Rack- er and wife and loved ani- Russell. our world just fell apart, students and SSS staff ley, 73, of Eufaula, passed mals of every kind. Cremation arrange- away Tuesday, Aug. 11, She was a resident of ments were made with But the memories we have of you who work with them to achieve their goal of 2020, at the McAlester Oklahoma City for many Hunn, Black & Merritt we carry in our hearts. a college degree,” said Regional Medical Center. years where she met the Funeral Home & Crema- No matter where we are, Dr. Ron Ramming, CSC Cheryl was born on Oct. love of her life, Tony tory. President. 16, 1946, in McAlester, Rackley. They married on Online condolences no matter what we do, Christina Conner, Oklahoma the daugh- June 7, 1983, in Gaines- may be made to the fam- Our days will always start and end Connors SSS Program ter of Arnold Albert and ville, Texas. They moved ily at www.hbmfuneral- Sarah Francis (Emanuel) to Eufaula in 2007. She home.com. with loving thoughts of you. Director, expressed how excited she is to have re- Lots of love to Heaven we send, ceived the grant renewal. from broken hearts that will never mend. “Ninety-six percent of our students who partic- Death Notice: MISSED BEYOND WORDS. ipate in the SSS program Lenora “Christine” Layman, 90, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Califor- MOM & JUSTIN have good academic nia. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at Kelley Memorial standing with an 82% Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hanna Cemetery.

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to questions that have persisted since Oklahoma state- The forum for these discussions is equally as crucial LETTERS hood. This clarity creates renewed and expanded op- as its scope and participants. It is our current under- from page A4 portunities to improve the public safety and economic standing that the staff intends to receive input from in- prosperity for Native citizens and their non-native dividuals on a one-on-one basis. The lack of transpar- Walmart store openings nationally and found that neighbors alike. ency afforded by this methodology would further limit each store caused a net decline of about 150 jobs. We recognize there are many implications of the Su- this working group’s effectiveness and seemingly leave Another study done by Puget Sound Sage stated that preme Court’s recent decision. We believe the best way the staff as the ultimate arbiters of the truth. each new Walmart store decreases the local commu- to address these implications is through conversations Last, three weeks is hardly sufficient time to fully nity’s economic output over 20 years by an estimated among governmental partners and other stakeholders consider an issue of such breadth and magnitude. An $13 million. The research discovered also that each to explore areas of need, understand the new opportu- arbitrary timeline without justification for such urgen- Walmart store costs the community an additional $14 nities that exist, and work toward new intergovernmen- cy would seem to indicate a predetermined plan rather million in lost wages over the 20 years. tal agreements that will realize the promise of those op- than an hon- est exploration of the matters and oppor- We must start shopping local. For our prescriptions portunities. We applaud the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, tunities presented. we need to start shopping at our local pharmacies. For as well as other tribal nations in Oklahoma, for aggres- Any conversation aimed at determining the future our plants we must start shopping at our local nurser- sively leading such efforts, as intergovernmental agree- of all Indian Country should be open, transparent, ies. For our gasoline we need to start shopping from ments are the hallmark of respect among sovereigns. and allow ample time for a robust public discussion local gas stations. And for our tools, auto parts, and This process must be given time to work. So, we be- between all those affected, not just those within the everything else we must start shopping at our locally lieve that any effort that begins with the preconceived boundaries of one state. owned businesses to save our communities. Walmart goal of crafting federal legislation restricting tribal ju- The simple truth is that there is a better way. Tribes destroys towns, and if we allow Walmart to remain in risdiction would be, by definition, dismissive of sov- and the American people now have a possibility for a our town it will completely destroy our city and every ereignty and would replace respectful government to better future. The jurisdictional clarity provided yb the business in it. government negotiations with a harmful one-size-fits- “Unity Decision” paves the way for a new era of flexible, Somehow during the “shutdown” every other busi- all federal dictate. mutual- ly beneficial intergovernmental agreements ness was required to close except of course Walmart Rushed legislation, even if narrowly crafted, would that will ensure more excellent public safety and eco- which was allowed to remain open. Leaving hundreds create a dangerous blueprint and expectation that Con- nomic prosperity for tribal nations and everyone in the of thousands of “privately owned” American busi- gress should be engaging in diminishing tribal author- regions surrounding the reservations. nesses in debt with no way to make ends meet. If we ity—instead of restoring or preserving it. Such a blue- We stand united in our pledge to work as partners allow Walmart to continue unimpeded they will not print, predi- cated on the Court’s historic decision in and engage in conversations with any parties who wish stop until all businesses are closed, and they are all McGirt, would threaten the sovereignty of all of our to work together to ensure that the greater possibili- that remains. We all must take an extra effort to stop tribal nations, and ultimately would undermine the ties presented by the Court’s historic decision become shopping at Walmart and start shopping at our local safety and prosperity of all of those who live within or realities. But we stand equally united in opposition to businesses. We need to start rebuilding our communi- near a reservation. any rushed process that limits discussion, limits partici- ties before Walmart completely destroys them. In addition to questioning the goals of this working pants, and drives towards a calculated goal of passing Jace Bryant group, we believe that its limited geographic focus and destructive federal legislation. Eufaula the narrow list of participants misses the mark and will Sincerely and Respectfully, have unintended consequences. President Fawn Sharp, The Court’s affirmation of sovereignty was a win for National Congress of American Indians An open letter to Sen. Jim Inhofe every tribal nation in the United States, as well as com- CC: munities that neighbor tribal nations. As such, an Okla- Chris James, President & CEO, The Honorable James Lankford The Honorable Kev- homa delegation-led effort to receive input primarily The National Center for American Indian in Hern from corporations with Oklahoma interests is narrowly Enterprise Development The Honorable Markwayne Mullin The Honorable focused and fails to consider the impact that will occur Frank Lucas from coast to coast. Chairman Harold C. Frazier, Cheyenne River The Honorable Tom Cole The exclusion of tribal leaders from this dialogue is Sioux Tribe likewise problematic. The individuals invited to par- The Honorable Kendra Horn Chairman, Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Re: Concerns about the establishment of a con- ticipate in the working group discussions should also Association, Inc. gressional working group undermining Tribal sover- reflect that any policies contemplated will affect lal of eignty and jurisdiction Indian Country and those who do business with them. President Leonard Forsman, Dear Senator Inhofe: From coast to coast, tribal governments routinely Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians It has come to our attention that staff members of govern reservations within urban areas with high non- the Oklahoma congressional delegation have formed a Indian populations. They have done so in a manner Frank Ettawageshik, working group with the ostensible purpose of establish- that promotes economic development to bring about President of the Board for the Association ing, in a matter of weeks, proposed legislation to abro- prosperity for all. Just like all sovereign governments, on American Indian Affairs gate the tribal sovereignty upheld by the Supreme Court tribal governments work to promote business and eco- in its July 9, 2020 decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. We nomic growth, while ensuring economic growth does President Shan Lewis, fear that any such bill could irreparably undermine the not significantly undermine the health, safety, or el-w Inter Tribal Association of Arizona sovereignty of tribal nations across the country. fare of those living within the sovereign’s borders. Many in Indian Country have characterized the Su- Any working group tasked with discussing the re- President Kirk Francis, preme Court’s recent decision affirming the reservation alities of McGirt must and should include voices from United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty boundary and sovereignty of the Muscogee (Creek) both urban and rural reservations across the United Protection Fund Nation as the most significant of our lifetime, calling it States, where tribal leaders have succeeded in collabo- the “Unity Decision.” rating with local state governments to ensure the safety Chairman Aaron Payment, The Court’s decision brought jurisdictional clarity and welfare of all. Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes

Checotah man sentenced To the Honorable James Duty, to prison on rape charges Mayor for the City of Eufaula: A 21-year-old Checo- one of them 15, in 2019. charges, with 10 years to tah man has pled guilty Goodwin also pled serve and 10 out. to charges of first degree guilty to failure to register On the failure to regis- We, the undersigned legal voters of the rape and rape by instru- as a sex offender. ter charge, Goodwin was mentation. District Judge Mike sentenced to five years in Jordan Acie Goodwin Hogan sentenced Good- prison with the sentence City of Eufaula, respectfully order that the is alleged to have sexually win to 20 years in prison to run concurrently with assaulted two teenage girls, on the two sex assault the other sentences. following proposed Resolution shall be submitted to the legal voters of City of Eu- faula for their approval or rejection at the regular general election (or regular or special city election). The question we here- with submit to our fellow Voters: Shall the following Resolution be approved?

The current City Manager for the City of Eufaula, Jacob R. Foos, shall be immediately removed from office and the City Council shall appoint a new City Manager.

Any Citizens in the City limits of Eu- faula that are registered voters and have missed signing the petition our Volun- teers are passing around, Text number 918-618-8053 or 918-284-1648 and we will have someone contact you.

YOUR SIGNATURE COUNTS Eufaula Citizens for Change

Paid for by Vernon Hysell.

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Hanna Schools is in full swing. Veteran Grade School teacher Johnna Skinner is taking a break from English to show her students how to learn to disinfect classroom and work on social responsibility to help out Hanna’s maintenance staff. We are working classroom skills and students are enjoying being back in school. We have made a few changes like bottled water for students, practicing social distancing, taking advantage of beautiful days to do some outdoor classwork. Next week we will open the gym at night to let our students come shoot and work on drib- bling skills on their own, Su- perintendent Hull told us.

COURTESY

COURTESY County, state sees sales tax increase from June business Left to right are Susie Campbell, Jagubie Holden, Kayleann Holden, The Oklahoma Tax Commission tions returned to the cities and disbursement and a $4,490,375 use Russellyn Ervin and William Burleson. Hanna School bus driver Susie Campbell got creative on the first day of school. Hanna is recently released city sales tax col- towns reflected an increase of tax disbursement. taking preventative measures to keep students and staff safe and lection figures that primarily rep- $9,172,781 from the $158,951,388 The chart below compares city to prevent spread of coronavirus. She decorated her bus to be anti- resents local tax receipts from June distributed to the cities and towns sales taxes and taxable sales in area Covid with mask and eyeballs. It was a big day for Kindergartener business. The monies they report- in August last year. The use tax dis- cities, towns and counties as well as Jagubie Holiden, his first time to ride a school bus. Hanna School ed this period represent sales from bursement to cities and towns was a comparison for the same period Board member William Burleson is sharing in first day activities. June 16 to 30 and estimated sales $25,322,999 according to the Okla- in 2019. Taxable Sales are calcu- from July 1 to 15. homa Tax Commission. lated by dividing the tax collected Statewide, the disbursement of In county returns, the counties by the tax rate and it shows a rough Frix, Transportation $168,124,169 in sales tax collec- shared in a $27,598,606 sales tax estimate of retail sales activity.

2020 2019 Committee comment on June/ July June/ July Change Top Ten Bridge Status 2020 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2019 tax Tax collection Taxable sales from 2019 City rate through July 15 through July 15 rate through July 15 through July 15 to 2020 Checotah 4% $455,034.49 $11,375,862.25 4% $349,752.49 $8,743,812.25 30% OKLAHOMA CITY structure for Roads and Eufaula 3.5% $257,911.07 $7,368,887.71 3.5% $176,764.74 $5,050,421.14 46% – State Rep. Avery Frix, Bridges plan to maintain Hanna 4% $971.92 $24,298.00 4% $2,245.58 $56,139.50 -57% R-Muskogee, chair of the state and rural roadways Rentiesville 4% $111.11 $2,777.75 4% $244.97 $6,124.25 -55% House Transportation and to repair or replace Vernon 4% $76.14 $1,903.50 4% $304.03 $7,600.75 -75% Committee, and other hundreds of structur- Council Hill 2% $1,084.00 $54,200.00 2% $911.33 $45,566.50 19% Republican members of ally deficient or obsolete Henryetta 4% $264,737.05 $6,618,426.25 4% $238,653.71 $5,966,342.75 11% the committee on Friday bridges throughout the McAlester 3.75% $1,340,796.18 $35,754,564.80 3.75% $1,299,328.35 $34,648,756.00 3% issued a joint statement state. Today’s news that Muskogee 4% $2,364,024.94 $59,100,623.50 4% $2,151,865.67 $53,796,641.75 10% Stigler 3.5% $218,554.10 $6,244,402.86 3.5% $180,645.91 $5,161,311.71 21% on the announcement by we have achieved top ten Warner 4% $78,993.64 $1,974,841.00 4% $78,247.13 $1,956,178.25 1% Gov. Kevin Stitt that the status for the condition of County state is now ranked ninth our ODOT-maintained McIntosh 2% $459,833.72 $22,991,686.00 2% $410,323.88 $20,516,194.00 12% in the nation for the status highway bridges is a fan- Muskogee 0.650% $492,693.86 $75,799,055.38 0.650% $457,794.35 $70,429,900.00 8% of highway bridge condi- tastic endorsement of our Okfuskee 2% $132,757.54 $6,637,877.00 2% $125,084.24 $6,254,212.00 6% tions, according to the lat- commitment. Sequoyah 1.417% $413,383.34 $29,173,136.20 1.417% $337,291.19 $23,803,189.13 23% est data from the Federal “Safe and well-main- Tulsa 0.367% $3,515,099.10 ########### 0.367% $3,602,089.89 $981,495,882.83 -2% Highway Administration. tained infrastructure is SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission This includes interstates, the economic lifeline of U.S. highways and state our state, as it helps us highways that are ODOT’s move our families and responsibility. our products safely and “Since Republicans efficiently. It’s another took the majority in the reason to claim Okla- Legislature more than a homa as a hub for fami- decade ago, we have made lies and major businesses. transportation a priority,” Again, this year we made Frix said. “We’ve worked transportation a priority diligently each year to in our state budget, and fully fund our Oklahoma we will continue that ef- Department of Transpor- fort so that someday we tation’s eight-year plan will be No. 1 in both roads and our County Infra- and bridges in America.”

Ryal participating in free lunch program Ryal School, in western participating in or admin- McIntosh County near istering USDA programs Henryetta, is participating are prohibited from dis- in a free breakfast and/or criminating based on lunch program for the cur- race, color, national ori- rent school year (2020-21). gin, sex, disability, age or All students enrolled in reprisal or retaliation for the district may partici- prior civil rights activity pate in the breakfast and/ in any program or activ- Name: Deena Farrow or lunch program at no ity conduced or funded by Husband: Marty Farrow charge. USDA. Household applica- Persons with disabili- Married: 22 years tions for free and reduced ties, who require alter- Education: Stigler High School and Connors State College meals will not be collected native means of com- Church: Northfork Baptist Church at CEP schools or Provi- munication for program Parents: Steve & Dee McDonald of Enterprise, Ok and Jerry & Tena sion 2 and 3 schools in a information (e.g. Braille, non-base year. Household large print, audiotape, Mittasch of Carney, Ok. My Father & Mother-in-law are Byrd & Kay applications will be col- American Sign Language, Farrow. lecting at Non-Pricing etc) should contact the Children: Nick Farrow (33) and his wife Melissa; Sydney Parker (25) and her schools and Provision 2 agency (state or local) husband Christopher; Cody Faries (25) and his wife Adrianna; Nicole and 3 schools in a base where they applied for Scheidt (21) and her husband Christian; and Kaden Farrow (20) and 10 year. benefits. Individuals who By providing breakfast are deaf, hard of hearing beautiful grandchildren. and/or lunch to all chil- or have speech disabili- Experience: 23 years combined public service in McIntosh County at City, dren at no charge, we can ties may contact USDA County and State levels. I have already worked in the County Clerk’s office and have performed a create a better learning through the Federal Rely majority of the duties such as processing payroll from start to finish, maintained inventory records, environment for our stu- Service at 800-877-8338. dents. Additionally, program in- recording meeting minutes and filing documents, and have reviewed purchase orders to ensure they The school breakfast formation may be made meet statute requirements ensuring accurate spending of your tax dollars. and lunch we serve fol- available in languages Training: I have already received my County Clerk Basic Accreditation Certificate through OSU Training lows U.S. Department of other than English. program. Agriculture guidelines for To file a program com- Vision: Serve the citizens of McIntosh County with respect, provide a good working and friendly helpful healthy school meals. The plaint of discrimination, program cannot succeed complete the USDA Pro- atmosphere, stay within budget by planning for future, provide stability in employment and reduce the without your support. gram Discrimination turnover rate in the County Clerk office, pay bills on time, and work together to get a job done. I will Please encourage your Complaint Form (AD- work for and answer to YOU, the citizens of McIntosh County. children to participate in 3027) found onling at the school meal programs. http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ I am asking you for your support and your vote on AUGUST 25, 2020! All meals are served to complaint_filing_cust. all students at no charge. html, and at any USDA Vote Deena Farrow In accordance with office, or write a letter ad- Federal civil rights law dressed to USDA and pro- and U.S. Department of vide in the letter all of the for McIntosh County Clerk Authorized and Paid for by Deena Farrow for Agriculture (USDA) civil information requested in If you have any questions, please contact me at 918-617-1289. Thank you! County Clerk 2020. rights regulations and the form. policies, the USDA, its To request a copy of the agencies, offices and em- complaint form call 866- ployees and institutions 632-9992. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, August 20, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

2020 Checotah Lady Wildcats fast-pitch softball preview

RODNEY HALTOM year are assistant coaches SPORTS EDITOR Caleb Knight (Chicago The Checotah Lady Cubs draftee) and Mal- Wildcats could be the colm Warrior. sleeper team that earns a Bridges inherited a way into postseason play. well-oiled machine of Checotah fans and play- athletes that have great ers have a lot to be ex- talent at every position cited about this season. and has a lot of time play- New head coach Erin ing together. Five terrific Bridges brings a much- seniors will lead the Lady needed dose of positive Wildcats. energy and experience to Alexis Hamilton the program. The Texas (pitcher) has great con- high school sensation trol, speed and power at and Northeastern State the pitching position. She softball standout brings a has the ability to send any wealth of enthusiasm and pitch over the wall from knowledge to the team. the plate. Vanessa Hen- Assisting Bridges this See PREVIEW, page B2

2020 Checotah Lady Wildcats Fast-Pitch Roster RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF The 2020 Checotah Lady Wildcats’ fast-pitch softball team and coaches. No.21 Vanessa Henson 12 1B,3B No.2 Amanda Brown 12 CF,SS No.5 Natalie Knight 10 Catcher No.13 Jessie Roachell 10 2B No.7 Ciara Moore 12 3B,SS No.24 Jordyn Madewell-Combs 12 1B,3B No.25 Halle Britt 11 CF,RF No.3 Kohie Atkins 11 LF, CF No.1 Briana Fields 11 P,SS No.14 Kaitlyn SEarles 11 1B, LF No.4 Maci Britt 9 Util No.12 Kloee Vahmeter 11 OF No.9 Alexis Hamilton 12 P No.11 Chloe Floyd 11 OF

RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF Head Coach-Erin Bridges Assistant Coach-Caleb Knight The Checotah Lady Wildcats’ 2020 senior class pictured left to The 2020 Checotah fast-pitch coaching staff pictured left to right; right; Alexis Hamilton, Amanda Brown, Vanessa Henson, Jordyn assistant coach Caleb Knight, head coach Erin Bridges and assis- Assistant Coach-Malcolm Warrior Madewell-Combs and Ciara Moore. tant coach Malcolm Warrior.

Stella Tracy wins Wakesurf National Championship

Stella Tracy, 11, cap- Cable Park and Surf Re- tured the 2020 National sort in Waco with more Championship title in than 150 contestants in Girls Wakesurf at the amateur and pro divisions World Wake Association in wakeboard, wakeskate, National Championship and wakesurf. Contes- held in Waco, Texas, on tants were required to Aug. 5 – 9. qualify for entry to the RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF Sponsored by Nau- national championship Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo tique Boats and presented within their respective World Champion bull rider J.B. Mauney hangs onto the bull known as Ridin Solo for a score of 871/4 points in the championship round of by GM Marine Technol- regional championships. the PBR Unleash the Beast event in Guthrie. ogy, the championship event took place at BSR See TRACY, page B2 Kaique Pacheco ices the competition in Guthrie to Win PBR’s Bullnanza and Rise to No. 5 in the World Porum’s Cannon Cravens competes with worlds best

RODNEY HALTOM iconic PBR (Professional in the world standings onship Saturday to keep SPORTS EDITOR Bull Riders) Bullnanza, and on No. 1 Jose Vitor his chances alive for as- GUTHRIE – The part of the elite Unleash Leme (Ribas do Rio Par- cending to the top of the world’s No.1 bull rider The Beast, wound to a do, Brazil). Can-Am cage at event’s who looked invincible fi- close today, perennial After 2018 PBR World end. nally faltered in Guthrie, contender Kaique (Ie Champion Pacheco “The Ice Man” convert- Oklahoma, and a World elite Unleash The Beast, bucked off @PBR on ed under pressure wiop Champion stepped up to came) iced the competi- TikTok (Paradigm Bull of the Can-Am cage at win significa faltered in tion to win his first elite Company) in Round 1 event’s end. Guthrie, tle race. tour event in 2020, gain- Friday evening, he need- “The Ice Man” convert- As the revival of the ing significant ground ed to cover on Champi- See PBR, page B3

Lady Ironheads top Canadian 6-1

RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR The Eufaula Lady Iron- heads improved to 2-0 as they defeated Cana- dian with a quick start 6-1. Eufaula scored three runs in the first, two in the second and one run in the third inning to get the win. Gabrielle Noriega drew a walk, scoring the game’s first run. Freshman pitching sensation Avery Wil- liams was the winning pitcher. She allowed three hits and one run over COURTESY four innings, striking out Stella Tracy is all smiles after winning the 2020 National Champi- nine and walking one. RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF onship title in Girls Wakesurf at the World Wake Association Na- Eufaula’s Kambry Williams connects on this pitch for Caleigh Rippy looks down the pitcher as she pre- tional Championship held in Waco, Texas, on Aug. 5 – 9. See LADY IRONHEADS, page B3 a base hit in the Lady Ironheads’ win over Canadian. pares to hit. Rippy made a base hit on the pitch.

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, August 20, 2020 Sports PREVIEW from page B1 out at first base. Jordan Kohlie Atkins (LF/ ter on the team and is well-rounded athlete with better assistant coaches Madewell-Combs is ver- CF) is well-rounded ath- very cerebral of the game. a strong mentality, tough in coaches Knight and son (1st base) is a sea- satile at both (1st/ 3rd lete that can play several Floyd (OF) is quick, fast and has great quickness Warrior. We have a great soned athlete with great Base) positions and she positions for Bridges. and has the athleticism to at second base. She is also group of seniors and a length and arm strength packs the power at the Fields (Pitcher/SS) has be productive on defense talented with a bat. Look bunch of underclassman and very productive at plate to send runs in. great hand-to-eye coor- or productive at the plate. for Roachell to make big that want to win now. the plate. Amanda Brown The juniors on the dination, speed on de- Jessie Roachell and plays when needed. That is our mentality, (CF/SS) is an all-around team are Hallie Britt, Ko- fense and the arm talent Natalie Knight are the Maci Britt is the lone win now,” Checotah head athlete with great vision hie Atkins, Briana Fields, as a pitcher to be very sophomores on the team. freshman for Checotah. coach Erin Bridges said. of the field. Ciara Moore Kaitlyn Searless, Kloee productive at either po- Knight (catcher) has a Britt has talent, is effec- This season has the (3rd base) is a power hit- Vahmeter and Chloe sition and is effective at terrific work ethic and tive at the plate and could makings of being one of ter at the plate and is dan- Floyd. Britt (CF/RF) is a the plate. Searless is an the capability to be a star play a big role in relief of the most productive and gerous on defense. Her terrific athlete and effec- incredible player at 1st at the plate on offense any out fielder. exciting seasons for the athleticism allows her to tive at the plate and has base or left field. She may for the Lady Wildcats. “I’m very excited about Lady Wildcats’ program make big-time catches the speed to run down be the most powerful hit- Roachell (2nd Base) is a the team and the pro- since Ed Clover was head and she has the arm tal- hits to make plays in the gram. I couldn’t ask for coach. ent to throw anyone outfield. TRACY Checotah Wildcats the riders based on dif- 2020 Varsity Football Schedule from page B1 ficulty, risk, intensity, va- The event kicked off on riety and execution. All Date Opponent Place Time Wednesday, Aug. 5, with competitors ride behind 8/21 Poteau Home TBA semifinal rounds where the same boat in what- 8/28 Football Preview Home TBA National Anthem Stella competed in Wom- ever weather conditions 9/4 Hugo Away 7:00 en’s Wakeskate and Girls are present. “There were 9/11 Hilldale Away 7:30 celebrated at PBR (Age 10-13) Wakeboard. a lot of great riders in the 9/18 Eufaula Home 7:30 Stella sailed through the competition,” Stella said. This past week I covered the Professional Bull competition qualifying “My main goal was just to District Games Riders’ event Unleash the Beast in Guthrie. With for finals in both divi- go out and do my best.” 9/25 *Tulsa Webster Home 7:00 the nation in duress from the pandemic and in- sions. In the final rounds To finish out this year’s 10/2 Stigler Home 7:00 dividuals arguing over mandates and other pro- on Thursday, Aug.6, competitive season, Stella 10/9 Seminole Away 7:30 cedures to limit the coronavirus, groups should Stella was up against will compete in the 2020 10/15 Westville Away 7:00 take notes from the PBR. Everyone that partici- competitors from North World 10/23 Lincoln Christian Home 7:00 pated in the event including riders, media, pro- Carolina, Texas, Florida, Championships in all 10/30 Tahlequah Seq Away 7:00 duction and others wore a mask. What really Alabama and Missouri. three of her divisions at 11/5 **Locust Grove Home 7:00 caught my attention was the honor that bull rid- Stella secured 3rd place in Callaway Gardens in Pine *Homecoming ers from other countries and the USA gave the Women’s Wakeskate with Mountain, Georgia on **Senior Night American Flag as the national anthem was sung. a variety of spins and Aug. 28 – 30. The PBR is made up of athletes from across airs, and 4th place in Stella is a seventh Checotah Wildcats the world and to see the respect they gave made Girls Wakeboard with a grader at Eufaula Middle 2020 Junior Varsity Football Schedule me emotional. huge heelside backroll. School where she is an PBR practiced safe, social distancing as they On Friday, Stella com- honor student, plays Date Opponent Place used the POD plan in placing fans, such as a peted in semifinals for basketball and is a 9/7 Beggs Home family together, then placing the next fans six Girls (Under 12) Wake- cheerleader. She is spon- 9/14 Hilldale Home feet apart and most fans wore their face cover- surf. Landing a 360 and a sored by Sammy’s Surf 9/21 McAlester Away ings. This is the perfect example of what we will variety of airs and techni- Shop in Eufaula Cove and 9/28 Poteau Home have to do if we want sports. cal tricks in the semifinals is out practicing and en- 10/6 Stigler Away Facial coverings will most likely eventually be put her in the top quali- joying Lake Eufaula with 10/19 Eufaula Away mandatory. 1-2-3 break. fying spot over her com- her parents, Natalie and 10/26 OPEN petitors. In the finals on Aaron, nearly every day Games start at 6:00 Saturday, Stella capped of the week. *6:30 Start Time Rodney Haltom her performance with a About the WWA: De- switch body varial to take veloped for riders by rid- Checotah Wildcats Sports Editor home the 2020 National ers, the World Wake As- 2020 Jr. High Football Schedule 918-689-2191 Championship title. sociation stands as a [email protected] During the competi- global network of Date Opponent Place Time tion, the judges critique passionate representa- 8/23 Poteau (Scrimmage)(A) TBA tives dedicated to the 9/1 Poteau Away TBA (7-8-9) growth of wakesports. 9/7 Beggs Home 5:30 (7-8) Checotah Lady Wildcat Softball 2020 Since 1989, the WWA has 9/17 Hilldale Home 5:30 (7-8-9) sanctioned and produced 9/22 Wagoner Home 5:30 (7-8-9) more than 12,500 world- 9/29 Sallisaw Away 5:30 (7-8-9) wide events. For more in- 10/6 Stigler Away 5:30 (7-8) formation on the World 10/12 McAlester Home 5:00 (7-8-9) Wake Association, visit 10/19 Eufaula Away 5:30 (7-8) www.thewwwa.com .

2020 Eufaula Varsity Date Opponent2020 HS Fastpitch ScheduleTIME LOCATION Date Opponent Location Time Aug.7-14 21 GoreMORRIS (Practice/Scrimm)Gore 5:30pm 10:00HOME (Scrimmage) Aug.7-16 27 Thur. HeavenerSPIRO (Scrimmage) Eufaula6:00pm 6:00 AWAY (Scrimmage) Sept.7-21 4 WarnerVIAN Eufaula7:00pm 11:00 AWAY (Scrimmage) Sept 11 STIGLER 7:00pm HOME 7-23 TBA Oktaha TBA (Scrimmage) Sept 18 CHECOTAH 7:30pm AWAY 7-28 McAlester Eufaula 11:00 (Scrimmage) Sept 25 HARTSHORNE*** 7:00pm Home 7-30 TBA Oktaha TBA (Scrimmage) Oct. 2 HUGO* 7:00pm HOME 8-4 Hartshorne Eufaula 11:00 (Scrimmage) Oct 9 ATOKA* 7:00pm AWAY Oct8-10 15 Thur. WebbersWILBURTON Falls * Eufaula7:00pm 5:00HOME (V/JV) Oct8-13 23 thru 8-15 PrestonIDABEL Tournament* Preston7:00pm TBAAWAY Oct.8-17 30 *BeggsVALLIANT* Eufaula7:00pm 5:00HOME (V/JV) Nov.8-18 6 *OkmulgeeANTLERS* Okmulgee7:00pm 5:00Away (V/JV)

8-20 Quinton Quinton 4:30 (V/JV) * Denotes District Game 8-21 Antlers Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) ***Denotes Homecoming 8-24 *Beggs Beggs 5:00 (V/JV)

8-25 *Okmulgee Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) 8-27 *Henryetta Eufaula 5:30 (V/JV) 8-28 Gore Gore 4:30 (V/JV) 8-31 Checotah Checotah 4:00 (V/JV) 9-1 *Henryetta Henryetta 5:30 (V/JV) 9-3 thru 9-5 Eufaula Tournament Eufaula TBA 9-8 *Spiro Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) 9-10 thru 9-12 Kiowa Tournament Kiowa TBA 9-14 *Kiefer Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) 9-15 *Morris Morris 4:30 (V/JV) 9-17 Checotah Eufaula 5:00 (V) 9-19 *Spiro Spiro 12:00 (V/JV) 9-21 *Kiefer Kiefer 5:00 (V/JV) 9-22 *Morris Eufaula (Senior) 4:30 (V/JV) 9-25 or 9-26 Bi-District Tourney TBA TBA 10-1 thru 10-3 Regional Tourney TBA TBA 10-8 thru 10-10 State Tourney TBA TBA

*Denotes District 3A-6 Opponent

Schedule is subject to change due to changing circumstances, weather, or other factors

2020 Eufaula Varsity Date Opponent TIME LOCATION

Aug. 21 MORRIS (Practice/Scrimm) 5:30pm HOME Aug. 27 Thur. SPIRO (Scrimmage) 6:00pm AWAY Sept. 4 VIAN 7:00pm AWAY Sept 11 STIGLER 7:00pm HOME Sept 18 CHECOTAH 7:30pm AWAY Sept 25 HARTSHORNE*** 7:00pm Home Oct. 2 HUGO* 7:00pm HOME Oct 9 ATOKA* 7:00pm AWAY Oct 15 Thur. WILBURTON* 7:00pm HOME Oct 23 IDABEL* 7:00pm AWAY Oct. 30 VALLIANT* 7:00pm HOME Nov. 6 ANTLERS* 7:00pm Away

* Denotes District Game ***Denotes Homecoming

Thursday, August 20, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors PBR the championship round from page B1 of the final closed event ed under pressure with held inside Lazy E Arena the second best score in mid-May. The result: a of Round 2, dominat- 90-point score, Teel’s first ing Midnight Ride (Cord of the season. McCoy/Pioneer Bulls) for Teel was poised in the 88 points. chutes, and would once Earning the fifth pick in again remain in step the championship round with Milk Man, reaching bull draft, Pacheco se- the requisite 8 for 88.75 lected 2018 ABBI (Amer- points. ican Bucking Bull Inc.) Teel is now ranked No. Classic Champion Ho- 16 in the world, gaining cus Pocus (D&H Cattle/ eight positions after en- Almand/Lone Star/Out- tering the event No. 24. law). He is now within 616.75 A powerful bovine ath- of No. 1 Leme. lete known for swift buck- Third was young RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF offs, Hocus Pocus entered gun Ezekiel Mitch- Kaique (Ice Man) Pacheco rides Midnight Rock for a score of 88 Cannon Cravens of Porum rides the bull known as Audacious in the the showdown having ell (Rockdale, Texas) points to win the Unleash the Beast event in Guthrie. Championship round of the PBR event in Guthrie. been ridden just twice in who, for the second con- his 26 career outs across s secutive week, recorded ers to cover his first two Taylor rose two po- buckoff of Taylor in the reigning World Cham- premier series. a 90-point ride in the draws, Lima entered the sitions, climbing from championship round, en pion Bull Smooth Op- However, despite the championship round. championship round atop No. 17 to No. 15, within route to his third YETI erator (Dakota Rodeo/ bull’s prowess of downing Delivering a perfect the leaderboard having 613.75 points of Leme. “Built for the Wild” Bull Julie Rosen/Clay Struve/ the world’s best cowboys, 2-for-2 performance covered Shaken (Owens/ In the bullpen, Chis- of the Event honors of Chad Berger) for the No. Pacheco proved to have on Saturday afternoon, Wyatt/Smith) for 87.25 eled (FLinn/D&H Cattle 2020. 1 spot in the world. Each the solution to Hocus Po- Mitchell began the final points and XO (D&H Co.) delivered a massive Entering the event bull currently holds a cus’ magical ways. day of PBR Bullnanza ac- Cattle Co./KB Bulls) for 46.25-point score cour- No. 3 in the world, Chis- 45.75-point season aver- Matching the D&H tion with an 85.75-point 86.5 points. tesy of his 7.27-second eled is now tied with age. Cattle Co. bull jump for ride aboard Cinnamon Lima’s hopes of vic- jump, Pacheco reached Kat (Payson Parker/D&H tory, however, were the 8 second whistle, lead- Cattle Co.). dashed when he bucked ing the crowd inside Lazy Mitchell then initially off three-time PBR World OSSAA rules fall sports can continue Champion Bull Sweet- E Arena to erupt in rau- selected Marquis Metal RODNEY HALTOM Games this week in (COVID-19) cases and cous cheers as the speak- Works Bill The Butch- Pro’s Bruiser (D&H Cat- SPORTS EDITOR tle Co./Buck Cattle Co.) softball and volley- the number of deaths (in ers boomed to announce er (Paradigm Bull Co./ The Oklahoma Sec- ball are the first in any Oklahoma) has not im- his 89.25-point score. Marquis Metal Works) in in 5.32 seconds in the fi- ondary School Activi- nal round. sport to count toward proved.” While four cowboys the championship round, ties Association’s board statewide rankings and Jackson cautioned still remained in the however, earned a re-ride He concluded the of directors took no ac- event earning a $7,124.09 championships since that the situation could round, Pacheco’s 2-for-3 keeping his hopes of vic- tion following a 30-min- COVID-19 descended change and competition showing was enough to tory alive. payday, in addition to 36 ute discussion on the world points. in March, cancelling the may have to be altered if outlast their gritty efforts, As his new oppo- continuing threat of the Class 6A-2A basketball conditions worsen. propelling him to his first nent Zorro (Jane Clark/ After beginning the coronavirus in Okla- event No. 52 in the world, state tournaments and “If we thought there Unleash The Beast event Gene Owen) was loaded homa and its impact on all remaining spring was a big majority of win of the 2020 season, into the chutes, the char- Lima’s Top-5 finish al- high school athletics. lowed him to nearly crack sports activity. schools that had to close, and first on the premier ismatic 22-year old ap- It means the fall reg- Speaking to a large we’re certainly gonna series since October 2018. peared as focused as ever, the Top 35 and earn a ular seasons in cross- more permanent position audience for the board’s pounce on that right Cannon Cravens of Po- eager to log his second country, fast-pitch soft- August Zoom telecon- away and make adjust- rum drew a world-class qualified ride. on the premier series. ball, volleyball and cheer The 32-year-old is now ference, executive direc- ments,” Jackson said. bull to ride in the cham- Mitchell converted in may continue as sched- tor David Jackson said “If a large number of pionship round in Auda- monstrous fashion, dom- No. 38 in the world, with- uled, along with pre- in a slim 2.16 points of the a survey of member schools backed away cious. The tough cowboy inating the Gene Owen season football practice. schools showed signifi- from in-person learning nearly held on for a full bovine athlete for 90.25 threshold. Football scrimmages Joao Ricardo Vie- cant support for going and don’t feel it’s safe for ride but just missed get- points, the high-marked will be Aug. 20-21 and ahead with activities as their students to partici- ting points. ride of the event, and ira (Itatinga, Brazil) the regular season starts and Mason Taylor (May- planned, even though pate, we think that would The 25-year-old left his second consecutive Aug. 27-29. he noted “the number of be our trigger.” Lazy E Arena $30,779.69 90-point effort in an elite pearl, Texas) rounded out richer, having also earned tour event’s final round. the Top 5, tying for fifth. a critical 100 world points. Last weekend in Bis- Each going 1-for-3 to OU to open Big 12 play against K-State in Dallas Pacheco is now ranked marck, North Dakota, collect 29 world points, No. 5 in the world, ris- Mitchell reached an im- Vieira won Round 1 with The Sooners will The start of the sea- as Big 12 Commissioner ing two positions in the portant career milestone an 88.75-point score now open the 2020 Big son can be delayed to Bob Bowlsby is meeting standings, and gained sig- when he recorded the aboard Marquis Metal 12 Conference season as late as Oct. 10, with with the media. nificant ground on world first 90-point ride of his Works Draggin Up (Para- against Kansas State on the slate concluding on OU was previ- No. 1 Leme, who was Unleash The Beast ca- digm Bull Co./Marquis Sept. 26, according to a Dec. 12 and the Big 12 ously set to open up shutout at the PBR Bull- reer, a 90-point score Metal Works), while Tay- report by Brett McMur- Championship set for league play against Bay- nanza. aboard Goodnight Ro- lor topped Round 2 with a phy of Stadium. OU-Tex- Dec. 19, McMurphy re- lor on Oct. 3. Under the Pacheco now trails bicheaux (Dakota Rodeo/ matching score on Black as is also still scheduled ports. The full sched- old schedule, it wouldn’t Leme by 383 points, after Chad Berger/Clay Struve/ Cadillac (Gene Owen/ for Oct. 10 in Dallas, per ule is expected to be have hosted Kansas State beginning the tour stop Diamond Willow). David Perry). McMurphy. released at 11 a.m. CT, until Nov. 14. 483 points behind. Mitchell’s seventh Top- Vieira earned Cody Teel (College 10 finish of the 2020 sea- $6,128.84, while Taylor Station, Texas) renewed son netted him $11,376.62 collected $6,015.77. his rivalry with Milk and 59.5 world points, With his finish, Vie- On this day in Man (TNT Bucking propelling him from No. ira surpassed two-time Bulls/Hart Cattle Co.) en 19 to No. 14 in the world. World Champion Jess U.S. military history route to a runner-up fin- The Texan now trails the Lockwood (Volborg, Montana) in the world RODNEY HALTOM resistance in the area. He was the grandson ish, garnering $14,521.31 No. 1 spot by 605 points. STAFF and 68 world points. Fourth was Paulo rankings, now No. 2 and The Battle of Fallen Tim- of former 9th President Much like Pacheco, Lima (Bezerros, Brazil). within 203.25 points of On August 20,1494 – bers was the final battle (and Guard general) Teel entered Round 2 As one of only two rid- No. 1 Leme. Columbus returned of the Northwest Indian William H. Harrison, having yet to record a to Hispaniola. He had War, a struggle between who died one month qualified ride. confirmed that Jamaica American Indian tribes into his term in 1841. Turning the tides, the was an island and failed affiliated with the West- 1940 – Radar was Texan covered Hell on to find a mainland. ern Confederacy, includ- used for the first time, The Red (Jane Clark/ LADY IRONHEADS 1619 – The 1st Af- ing minor support from by the British during Gene Owen) for 87.75 from page B1 RBIs and Jordas McClish rican slaves arrived to the British, against the the Battle of Britain. points to punch his ticket Eufaula head coach had one RBI. North America aboard United States for control 1941 – Adolf Hitler to his sixth champd (Jane Ryan Green wanted more Avery Williams had 13 a Dutch privateer. It of the Northwest Terri- authorized the develop- Clark/Gene Owen) for production at the plate first pitch strikes in the docked in Jamestown, tory (an area bounded ment of the V-2 missile. 87.75 points to punch his after Eufaula’s season victory. Virginia, with twenty on the south by the Ohio 1950 – General Ma- ticket to his sixth champi- opening win and got to- The Lady Ironheads human captives among River, on the west by the cArthur repeated his onship round of the sea- day. Kambry Williams dropped their first loss as its cargo. Mississippi River, and July 4th warning to son. went 2-for-3. Noriega Heavener defeated Eufau- 1707 – The first siege on the northeast by the North Korean leader In a match-up that has led Eufaula with a pair of la (2-1) 1-0 on Thursday. of Pensacola in Spanish Great Lakes). The battle, Kim Il Sung concerning been seen five times in Florida by English sup- which was a decisive vic- the treatment of prison- the past 16 months, Teel ported Creek Indians tory for the United States, ers of war as a result of selected Canadian born Lake Eufaula Fishing Report resulted in the destruc- ended major hostilities in the Hill 303 (Waegwan) Milk Man. tion of the town, but the region until Tecum- murder of 36 American First meeting in April Fort San Carlos de Aus- seh’s War and the Battle soldiers. Elevation normal, water 81 and murky. For of Tippecanoe in 1811. 1952 – In interser- 2019 on the elite tour in current elevation conditions go to the US Army tria successfully resisted Columbus, Ohio, the two the onslaught. 1804 – Sergeant vice air operation at Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt- Charles Floyd dies three Chang Pyong-ni, Ko- teamed for an 89.25-point wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html.Alliga- 1781 – George Wash- score. ington began to move months into the voyage rea, U.S. Navy, Marine tor gar good on shad and bow fishing below the of Meriwether Lewis and and Air Force aircraft While their next meet- dam, along the dam and shallows. Striped bass his troops south to fight ing resulted in a re-ride, Cornwallis. William Clark, becoming destroy 80 percent of excellent on cut bait, jigs, plastic baits, shad and the only member of the assigned area. the subsequent three topwater lures below the dam and along the dam. 1794 – American showdowns all concluded General “Mad Antho- Corps of Discovery to die 1998 – Pres. Clinton Spotted and largemouth bass good on bill baits, during the journey. ordered cruise missile in similar fashion – Teel nymphs, small lures and topwater lures around ny” Wayne defeated celebrating as massive the Ohio Indians at the 1833 – Future 23rd attacks on Sudan and brush structure, shallows, shorelines and weed President of the United Afghanistan 13 days af- scores flashed on the beds. Battle of Fallen Timbers scoreboards. Most recent- in the Northwest ter- States, Benjamin Harri- ter the deadly embassy Report submitted by Cannon Harrison, game son, is born on this day. bombings in East Africa. ly, the two accomplished warden stationed in McIntosh County. ritory, ending Indian athletes squared off in Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, August 20, 2020 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

words and figures. TRANSPORTATION LEGALLegal NOTICESNotice LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Van & RVs Glass at Indian Capital Technology Center. her Return of the sale of the following interest, attorney’s fees and Legal Notice Distributors Inquiries concerning this policy may described real property of said Estate, costs, for all of which judgment Published in the McIntosh Persons wishing to place bid be directed to the Superintendent, 320 located in McIntosh, County, State of will be taken. 40 ft. travel trailer, nice one, County Democrat, Thursday, for said project must attend the W Jefferson, Checotah, Okla 74426. Oklahoma, to-wit: Dated this 04 day of August, $2,500. 405-549-5117. August 20 and 27, 2020 pre-bid construction meeting Phone: 918-473-5610 EaganSW Law NE ANDOffice a tract in the NW SE 2020. Notice of Pre-Bid Meeting and provide proof of insurance A cashier’s check, a certified check described as follows: Beginning at the Court Clerk of The City of Checotah is and W9. NW corner of the NW SE, thence East McIntosh County /s/ Lisa HOUSING / hosting a pre-bid construction five percent (5%) of the bid shall 209 feet, thence South 627 feet, thence Rodebush meeting on September 3, 2020, Legal Notice Published in the McIntosh (918)West 689-2528209 feet, thence North 627 feet, By:/s/ Carlye Thompson PROPERTY at 10:00 A.M., at 200 N. Broad- County Democrat, Thursday, to the point of beginning of Section 6, Deputy (SEAL) 15way, (fifteen) Checotah, days from date Oklahoma. of this Legal Notice Published in the McIntosh County August 20, 27 and September Township 10N, Range 16 E and con- W. Brent Kelley, OBA 11380 Bidding is for the renovation Democrat, Thursday, August 20, 2020 3, 2020 taining 43 acres, more or less. KELLEY & TAYLOR, P.C. For Rent fullof theno more building than 15 located (fifteen) at days 200 in, be denied the benefits of or be Checotah Public Schools does not ANYONE HAVING AN IN- To Blond Lee for the sum of Attorneys for Plaintiff North Broadway, Checotah, th discriminate based on race, color, na- TEREST IN: $68,000.00, and that on the 25 day 401 N. Hudson Ave., Suite Oklahoma, and the building 4. Certification of Non- Need a place to hide and tional origin, sex, disability or age in 1. 1987 SKEETER VIN# of August, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. of said 200 located at 136 S. Broadway, relax? All utilities paid, fully its programs or activities. Career and STEU3794I687 day, at the court room of the District Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Checotah, Oklahoma. The City Court in the McIntosh County Court- Phone: (405) 848-6803 technical education is offered to all 2. 1987 MERCURY 115hp Petition filed in said Cause on or furnished, fridge and micro- of Checotah is looking to accept students at the high school in Agri- VIN#0B125244 house in the City of Eufaula, McIntosh Fax: (405) 848-6876 wave, weekly and monthly bids for contractors for the fol- cultural Education, Business and In- thirtyCONTACT (30) days from CYNTHIA the date of PEL- the County, Oklahoma aforesaid has been rates available. Lake Eufaula lowing areas: formation Technology and Family and TON 918-689-0882. duly appointed by said Court for hear- Interior finisher Inn, I40 and Hwy 150. 918- Consumer Science. Students in 11th SALE DATE SEPTEMBER 4, ing said Return, at which time any Drywall Legal Notice 473-2376. and 12th grade may participate tuition- 2020. person interested in said Estate may Published in the Indian Journal, Stone Mason free in technical training programs appear and file his or her exceptions titleThursday, and confirming August possession20 and 27, 2020as Flooring in writing to said Return and contest IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT Real Estate for Sale the same, are hereby referred to said COURT OF McINTOSH Legal Notice Return for further particulars. A one-thirdSTATE (1/3) OF OKLAHOMA interest in a part BUSINESS | EMPLOYMENT Published in the McIntosh DATED this 6th day of Aug, 2020. 1979 12x80 mobile home, County Democrat, Thursday, IN THE MATTER OF THE /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY BREN- ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE IN- good condition, no junk, lo- August 6, 13 and 20, 2020 DON BRIDGES cated near Eufaula, $6,000 Help Wanted NOTICE OF SALE GRAM, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT DECEASED. or best offer. 405-549-5117. 2006 Ford Pickup COURT Tag 702XMG STATE OF KY Probate No. PB-2016-35 See Anchor Financial Ser- for Judge McLaughlin NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO VIN 1FTSX21566EC55080 COURNTEY L. EAGAN, Large lot near marina - 2.5 vices for consolidation, car, OWNER Randy D Guston PRESENT CLAIMS OBA#22553 All creditors having claims against acres Coon Creek Rd. by back to school, loans to fit Checotah Auto Repair LLC Eagan Law Office Avalon Bay. 918-490-3520. 710 E Gentry Ave, Checo- Richard Lee Ingram, deceased, are your needs with no loan lim- 150 Foley Ave. required to present the same with a Management (SAM) registration tah, OK 74426 Eufaula, OK 74432 its. We are all about second (918) 473-6933 description of all security interests and chances. Apply at 303 South 918-689-2528 - telephone other collateral (if any) held by each 918-689-2529 - facsimile creditor with respect to such claim, MERCHANDISE tractors)5th, McAlester in order to orbe awardedonline an- to Gary Ingram, the named Personal chorfinanceme.com. Legal Notice tion of said Plaintiff on file in said Farm Equipment Representative, c/o 300 West Broad- Published in the Indian Journal, Legal Notice way, P.O. Box 707, Muskogee, Okla- Experienced Haul Truck Thursday, August 13 and 20, 2020 Published in the Indian homa 74402-0707, on or before the 2013 Kubota L4600 trac- IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR Operator and Hammer Hoe Journal, following presentment date: October tor with front end loader, MCINTOSH COUNTY Thursday, August 13, 20 31, 2020, or the same will be forever Operator needed for Young- STATE OF OKLAHOMA 340 hours, rear hydraulics, cordance with specifications on and 27, 2020 barred. fileman in theRock Engineer’s Quarry. Office. Apply Plans, In the matter of the estate of clean, $24,995. 918-519- (property)NOTICE situated BY PUBLICATION in McIntosh Dated at Muskogee, Oklahoma, specificationsin person, 112126and other S.bidding 4190 CHARLES B. HICKOK, Case No. CJ-20-17 this 12th day of August, 2020. 4014. Road, Checotah, OK 74426. deceased. WILLIAM D. MAGREEVY; /s/ Gary Ingram Case No. PB-2018-57 918/689-3361. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, Gary Ingram, Personal Represen- OKLAHOMA NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL OF WILLIAM D. MAGREEVY; tative of the Estate of Richard Lee In- SERVICES PROPERTY UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCES- gram, Deceased CLASSIFIED Notice is hereby given that Chelsea theSORS official AND Plat ASSIGNS thereof. OF WIL- WRIGHT, STOUT & WILBURN, Scott, the duly appointed and qualified LIAM D. MAGREEVY; UN- PLLC Brushhogging AD NETWORK Administrator of the Estate of Charles KNOWN TENANT, IF ANY, OF ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL FOR MORE INFO CALL B. Hickok, deceased, has returned and 416721 E. 1210 ROAD, EU- REPRESENTATIVE Brushhogging, small acre- 1-888-815-2672 presented for confirmation, and filed FAULA, OK 74432-5433 age mowing, tilling, barn in said Court her Return of the sale of The above stated Defen- FARM EQUIPMENT the following described real property dants will take notice that the Legal Notice and garage cleanup, $55/ of said Estate, located in McIntosh, Plaintiff, Arvest Bank, filed its Published in the Indian Journal, hr, minimum two hours. 918- LOW CROP PRICES HURTING FARM County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: Amended Petition in the Dis- Thursday, August 20 and 27, 2020 Telephone: (918) 689-253 Petition filed in said Cause on or 843-0902. INCOME? Lease hunting rights and Unit 144 in the Bridgeport trict Court in and for McIntosh IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF get dependable yearly income with “Dunes,” being a part of the W/2 County, State of Oklahoma, MCINTOSH COUNTY virtually no risk. Call 1-866-309-1507 of Section 11, Township 10 North, against the above stated De- STATE OF OKLAHOMA Gravel, Sand, Etc. www.BaseCampLeasing.com Promo range 16 East of the I.B.M., McIntosh fendants, and said Defendants IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Code: 319 County, Oklahoma, according to the must answer said Amended TATE OF CHARLES HUGH BISHOP, All your gravel, sand, rock Hardcopy plans and specifications titleamended and confirmingre-plat thereof possession as Petition on or before the 24th III, and other materials deliv- WANT TO BUY SUBJECT to easement, rights of day of September, 2020, or said Deceased. ered. Full loads (ten wheel- way, protective covenants and mineral Amended Petition will be taken Case No. PB-2018-31 May,Want 2020,to purchase and then minerals at said and office other Lotsreservations Two (2) ofand record. Three (3) in Block as true, and a judgment will be NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF er) or half loads. Tractor and oil/gas interests. Send details to: Oneto (1) Campbell Bridgeport 2013 Beach Revocable Second Trust rendered in said action against REAL PROPERTY skid steer available. Terry’s PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 u/a dated 21st day of February, 2013 the above named Defendants, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Trucks 918-707-0732. for the sum of $137,725.00, and that foreclosing their interest in the that, in pursuance of an Order of the OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY Northeastth Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of on the 25 day of August, 2020, at 9:00 following described real estate, District Court of the County of Mc- BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- of Section Eleven (11), Township a.m. of said day, at the court room of to wit: Intosh, State of Oklahoma made on tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, Ten (10) North, Range Sixteen (16) in full no more than 15 (fifteen) the District Court in the McIntosh LOTS 336, 337, 338, 339, August 12, 2020, in the matter of the Tractor Work etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, County Courthouse in the City of Eu- 340, 341, 342, 343, 344 IN Estate of Charles Hugh Bishop, III, others. Call or text 918-288-2222. faula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma EAGLE BLUFF ESTATES AD- Deceased, the personal representa- Tractor work and build: pads, www.stringswest.com (918) 689-2528 driveways, roads, tin horn in- aforesaid has been duly appointed by DITION #3, A SUBDIVISION tives of the Estate having been granted envelope addressed as specified said Court for hearing said Return, at WITNESSLOCATED my hand IN SECTIONand official seal 15, authority under said order will sell, FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for stallation, brush hogging, un- which time any person interested in TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE at PUBLIC SALE and auction, to the cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 der- brush cut and stacked. said Estate may appear and file his or 16 EAST OF THE I.B. & M., IN highest and best bidder for cash, sub- R113 R114. Convenient. Certified her exceptions in writing to said Re- MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLA- ject to confirmation of this court, on Call Bob Green 918-490- Professionals. Call 312-291-9169 or visit turn and contest the same, are hereby HOMA ACCORDING TO THE Tuesday the September 15, 2020 at 2232 or 918-361-5276. RefrigerantFinders.com referred to said Return for further par- RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the front steps COMMISSIONERSADVERTISE MINUTES STATEWIDE ticulars. Property Address: of the Pittsburgh County Courthouse, Tree Service DATED this 6th day of Aug., 2020. located at 115 E. Carl Albert Parkway, (918)416721 689-2528 E 1210 Road MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded/s/ by Phillips ORIGINAL to approve SIGNED deposits. BY Put your message where it matters most (918)Eufaula, 471-4002 OK facsimile 74432-5433 McAllister OK 74501, all the right, McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the followingBRENDON votes: All BRIDGES aye. title, interest in said estate of the Estate April 6th–, 2020IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation and a judgment will be ren- McGowan’s Tree Service can place your ad in 155 newspapers. No. R-20-27. The Motion was approved withJUDGE the following OF votes: THE All aye. DISTRICT dered on the promissory note of Charles Hugh Bishop, III, Deceased, The TreeMcIntosh Removal County •Board Trimming of Commissioners Formet on more Monday, information April 6th, 2020, or in to a regu- place G. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedCOURT by Phillips to approve Expense against the Defendant, Wil- at the time of his death and all the larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room on the first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6th, 2020.For TheJudge Motion McLaughlin was approved with right, title and interest that the said es- floor. Chairman,Bucket &Michael Chip Burns;Truck Vice Chairman,an Bill Phillips; ad, contact Member, LandonTim Pendley; Cobb and at the following votes: All aye. liam D. Magreevy, adjudging CountyInsured Clerk, & BondedRonda •Prince, Free Estimates were all present. Advance(405) 499-0022notice of the or Meeting toll-free was in posted OK aton H. BOCC acknowledged receipt of McIntosh CountyCOURTNEY Treasurer Statutory L. Report EAGAN, as of that default has been made in tate has, by operation of law, or other- st the bulletinSenior board & Military next Discountsto the Commissioners’ 1-888-815-2672.room, and also at both the south and east January 31 , 2020 (prepared by State AuditorOBA#22553 and Inspector). said note and mortgage; and wise, acquired in and to all the certain entrancesServing YOURof the Area Courthouse, for over 30on years the 2nd day of April, 2020. I. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedEagan by Pendley Law Office,to approve PLLCCash Fund I. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations. The Motion was approved that Plaintiff has a valid, prior real property situate, lying and being 918-775-6500 II. Roll was called with 918-774-8623 the following responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. 150 Foley Ave. and superior mortgage lien on in the County of Pittsburgh, State of Pendley, present. J. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedEufaula, by Phillips OK to 74432 approve Monthly said real estate in the amount III. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Minutes of the Reports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) th 918-689-2528 - telephone of $35,591.40, with applicable Commissioners’ Meeting held on March 30 , 2020. The Motion was approved with the All aye. following votes: All aye. K. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded918-471-4002 by Phillips to approve- facsimile Certificate IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Roll-in Showerssigning of purchase orders to be processed for payment on April 6th, 2020. The Motion was Tax. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020 Roll-in 911 Phone 386,Showers AT&T (SBC), 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with LIVESTOCK Legal Notice for qualifiedAT&T, 317.53,Call UTILITIES389, Jean AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILITIES390, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. Roll-in Showers TIES 391, AT&T, 234.34, UTILITIES; CDBG 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- M. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedPublished by Phillips in to the approve Indian Election Journal, MENT; General 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONE Roll-in & MINERALS, Showersfor LLC, 1023.09, qualified Road Material3081, Board Payroll Reimbursement. The Motion wasThursday, approved withAugust the 13following and 20, 2020 Buying and Selling BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083, PHILLIPS, BILLY votes: All aye. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF for qualifiedVeterans BOB, 30.19, TRAVEL3084, BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedTHE by Phillips MCINTOSH to approve COUNTY SALARY3086, forMCINTOSH all CO FAIR BOARD,for 600.00, qualified RENT3087, SHATSWELL, GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANONVeterans FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER with the following votes: All aye. STATE OF OKLAHOMA LEASE3089, EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedIN by THE Pendley MATTER to approve OF Blanket THE for VeteransCall Now!FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove) for $200.00. The Motion was J&J LivestockA Commission Company VICES 3092, COOKSONyour HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093, INDIAN NATION approved with the following votes: All aye. GUARDIANSHIP OF THE WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSONVeterans CONSTRUCTION,Call 1400.94, Now! REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedESTATE by Phillips OF, to approve Transfer For selling or buying cattle at 800-975-005630.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was Call Now! VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098,800-975-0056 PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST approved with the following votes: All aye. ROBERT E. CARON SPRAYING3099,advertising EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL,800-975-0056 LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedDOB: by Phillips 04/16/55 to approve Electronic Oklahoma City National Stock Yard AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E,Call 99.28, UTILITIES Now! 3102, CVEC, 164.29, UTILITIES3103, payment for Bank of America P-Card statementan Alleged (March 2020) Incapacitated for $337.53. Person. The 800-975-0056 OG&E, 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. In Oklahoma City 188.27, UTILITIES3106, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES 3107, R. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedCase by Pendley No. PG-19-9 to approve 324A Claim AT&T, 157.97,needs... UTILITIES3108, AT&T,800-975-0056 108.88, UTILITIES;WANTED Health 301, OKLAHOMA STATE for payment to Porum Public Works AuthorityNOTICE in the amount OF of SALE $24,817.50 OF REAL HaDEPTlf OF HEALTH, 10939.38, SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved PROPERTYwith the following votes: All aye. ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PEST SPRAYING304, FIVE STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, S. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of 129.40, OFFICE SUPPLIES305, STATEWIDE COMMERICAL10 HOMES CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, Appropriations (General Government) in theNotice amount is of hereby $ 29.22. given The Motion that Patricia was Office: 405-602-5026 JANITORIAL SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, approved with the following votes: All aye. NEEDINGHalf Caron, the duly appointed and quali- HalfP riTRAVEL308,ce918-689-2191 EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86, TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedfied byGuardian Phillips toof approvethe Estate Transfer of Robertof Jimmy Eaton 405-391-6244 182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEYMETAL BOWES RESERVE ROOFS ACCT, 182.46, POST- Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved Walk-inAGE T METER/EQPubs LEASE311, WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. E. Caron, an alleged incapacitated per- 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62,H UTILITIES314,SIDINGalf OG&E, OR 248.85,WINDOWS UTILITIES315, U. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedson, has by Phillips returned to approve and presented Transfer of for Mobile 405-831-7692 Price WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316, SUES RECYCLINGPr i& SANITATION,ce 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount ofconfirmation, $156,609.94. The andMotion filed was approvedin said Court UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highwayfor our 1913, Advertising ALPHA DRUG Program. TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. Walk-in Tubs 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORMW CLEANING1915,alk-in ENGELMAN’S Tub TRUCKs V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTHWe are TULSA, opening 257.57, a branch PARTS1917, ofﬁ ce & willDIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved Price Petition filed in said Cause on or DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918,be using CINTAS, these 56.68, homes UNIFORM for advertising CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. ING1919,PUBLISHER’S HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920,purposes.Upon SUES RECYCLING being selected, & SANITATION, receive W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of 75.00, TRASH SERVICE1921, MHCW KENWORTHalk TULSA,-in 118.74, Tu PARTS1922,bs CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The UNIFORM NOTICECLEANING1923, CANADIAN: VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE,$300 gift certiﬁ CVEC,cate. 105.62, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. UTILITIES1924, AT&T, 266.50, UTILITIES1925, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer All8333.20, real Road estate Material1926, advertised P&K herein EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00, BLADES1927, CINTAS, of Appropriations (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of is130.02, subject UNIFORM to CLEANING1928, the Federal HOPKINS Fair FUEL SAVE& PROPANE, HUNDREDS 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Tulsa AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK OF AMERICA, 88.86, PARTS1931, Y. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as HousingYELLOWHOUSE Act, MACHINERY which makesCO., 716.10, it HYDRAULICNO FLUID1932, MONEY HOPKINS DOWN OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of RENT ON HANNA YARD, 200.00, RENT1933, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Stockyard Inc. illegalDIRECT DISCOUNT to advertise TIRE OF “any STILLWATER, pref- 511.24, LOW TIRES1935, MONTHLY CVEC, 161.51, PAYMENTS UTILITIES1936, Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll erence,PUBLIC SERVICE limitation CO. OF OK., or discrimi-35.90, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Sale every MondayLots NINE (9) 9 and a.m. TEN (10), in UTILITIES1938, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids nation because of race, color, FIRST PAYMENT 01/2021 N.E. Oklahoma’s largest andBlock finest THREE livestock (3), market.of Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; received for asphalting. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Over 100,000 head sold annually. religion,Jail-ST 1236, sex, MR. PRINTER, handicap, 247.00, famil- SIGN1237, MR.Senior/Military PRINTER,Senior/Military 247.00, Discounts.SIGN1238, Discounts. G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve TRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. ialMEDICAL1240, status orMR. nationalPRINTER, 96.00, origin, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICECALL DEPOT, 218.25,NOW! OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. 88-878-6443 orPLIES1242, intention OFFICE to DEPOT,make 349.99, any suchOFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTIL WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. Weekly Market Report CLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245,8 O REILLY AUTOMO- Attended by County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and all three Commissioners. Total Head of Cattle: 2,179 preference,TIVE INC., 20.98, limitation TINT1246, PRODIGY or dis- SOLUTIONS, INC, 1677.00,88-878-6443 phone cards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. Weight 44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to adjourn Meeting. The Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers crimination.”REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 300-350 th $185.50-$208.00 $160.50-$172.50 ThisFINANCE, newspaper 529.98, COPIER will LEASE350, not know- DOUGS AUTONOW REPAIR, 71.00, HIRING REPAIRS351, BRANS- Signed this 13 Roll-in day of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in Showers 350-400 CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers $188.00-$207.50 $157.50-$168.00 inglyV. Reports accept any advertising for Muskogee Dry Van trucking BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 400-450 $174.00-$192.00 $155.00-$166.00 real A.estate 911 which Coordinator, is in Matt violation Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. for qualified B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gavecompany her report to seeking the BOCC. Class A Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified 450-500for qualified$160.50-$181.00 $143.00-$154.50 ofVI. theAction law. Items All persons are here- CDL drivers. Bill Phillips, Vice Chairman for qualified500-550 A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member $153.00-$166.00 $140.00-$148.00 by informedreplacement that allvehicle dwellings for Emergency Management.1. Home weekly,The Motion miles was you approved need, with Veterans 550-600 $149.50-$164.50 $136.00-$149.00 the following votes: All aye. paid weekly. ATTEST: Veterans advertised are available on an 600-650 $148.00-$159.00 B. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded2. Excellent by Phillips medical to approve insurance, Transfer VeteransVeterans $132.00-$145.00 equal opportunityof Appropriations basis. (Emergency Management)401K. in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Call Now! C. Sherry Burke with Health Dept. came and3. 6gave months update experience on COVID-19. required. On Call Now! Thursday April 9th, 2020, the Eufaula Health Dept. will offer testing with prior Joe Don Eaves Also hiring Owner/Operators. Call CellNow! 918-760-1300 appointment from 9am until 1pm. 800-975-0056 Call Now! D. BOCC and Monica Smith, Jail Administrator, discussedCall Keva COVID-19. for more 800-975-0056 Office 918-234-3438 information and to apply at 800-975-0056800-975-0056Home 918-266-2893 (918) 910-2990 LPXLP HalfH alf PriceP rice HalfH alf Walk-inW Taulbks-i n Tubs PricPer ice Walk-iWn Talukb-isn Tubs

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Oklahoma Dryer and Associates, P.C. NOTICE OF HEARING 9th day of September, 2020, at R. WILKINS, Deceased are required lic notice to avoid this action. described as follows to wit: 5110 South Yale Avenue, THE STATE OF OKLAHO- 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Court- to present the same, with a descrip- Signed Tract 1 [SURFACE ONLY] Suite 430 MA TO: Carl G. Morrison; Le- room of the undersigned Judge tion of all security interests and other Little Turtle RV & Storage A tract of land containing 161.575 Tulsa, OK 74135 ticia L. Cronin; Cynthia Denise of the District Court, Oklahoma collateral (if any) held by each creditor acres, more or less, in Section 22, (918) 712-9172 Grogan; Dewey E. Rinehart County Courthouse, Oklahoma with respect to such claim, to the un- Township 8 North, Range 15 East, (918) 712-2692 (fax) Jr., possibly one in the same City, Oklahoma, at which time dersigned named Personal Represen- Legal Notice more particularly described as follows: as Dewey Ray Rinehart, Jr.; any person interested in said tative at the law office of Charles M. Published in the Indian Beginning at the Southwest corner of [email protected] Estate of Bettie Sue Hays c/o estate may appear and file ex- Laster, 102 East Highland, Shawnee, Journal, Thursday, August 20, the NW 1/4 of Section 22; thence Attorney for Personal Repre- Melvin L. Hayes, Jr.; Estate of ceptions in writing to the Re- Oklahoma, 74801, attorney for the 27 and September 3, 2020 North 0°00’46” West along the West sentatives Clara B. Davis c/o Charles A. turn of Sale and contest the Personal Representative on or before NOTICE TO SELL COUNTY line of Section 22 a distance of 560.65 Davis; Estate of Everett C. Ar- same, and is hereby referred to the 24th day of August, 2020, or the PROPERTY feet; thence South 89°39’41” East a nold c/o Chanthasone Chatt the Return of Sale for further same will be forever barred. (Acquired at Resale) distance of 3651.50 feet to the point Legal Notice Arnold; Estate of Lindy Arnold particulars. Dated this 20th day of July, 2020. NOTICE is hereby given, on the West side of the existing county Published in the Indian c/o Betty Reynolds; Estate of S/ Allen Welch /s/ James R. Wilkins, Jr. pursuant to the receipt of road; thence South 51°15’15” East a Journal, Uldine White c/o Jean Patricia JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT JAMES R. WILKINS, JR., bid, that I, Betty Whisenhunt, distance of 377.04 feet; thence South Thursday, August 20, 2020 White; GS&T Energy and Ex- COURT Personal Representative County Treasurer of McIntosh 0°00’53” East along the West line of the BEFORE THE CORPORA- ploration LLC; Jimmy Rinehart, s/ Gerald E. Kelley CHARLES M. LASTER, OBA County, Oklahoma, will on the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 22 a distance TION COMMISSION OF THE possibly one in the same as GERALD E. KELLEY, OBA #5256 8th day of September, 2020 of 327.73 feet; thence South 89°38’32” STATE OF OKLAHOMA James Towner Rinehart; John- #4923 LAWYERS BUILDING beginning at 9:00 A.M. at my East along the South line of said SE 1/4 APPLICANT: BLUE WATER ny Rinehart; Missouri Kansas GERALD E. KELLEY LLC 102 EAST HIGHLAND office in the Courthouse at NE 1/4 a distance of 411.53 feet to a RESOURCES, LLC & Texas Railway c/o Farmers One Leadership Square SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801 Eufaula, Oklahoma, sell sepa- point on the West line of the existing RELIEF SOUGHT: National Company; Rocky Lee 211 N. Robinson Suite 800 PHONE: (405) 273-2910 rately the hereinafter described county road; thence South 51°15’15” LOCATION EXCEPTION Hopper; Sid Risner; William E. North FAX: (405) 273-2398 tracts, parcels, or lots, of land, East along said existing county road a LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Rinehart; their heirs, devisees, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Attorney for Personal Representa- all situated in McIntosh Coun- distance of 486.37 feet; thence North SW/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN- executors, administrators, 73102 tive ty, Oklahoma, and heretofore 89°38’32” West a distance of 1758.16 SHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 17 trustees, successors and as- (405) 235-4671 (405) 234- acquired by said County at the feet to a point; thence South 0°01’41” EAST, AND ALL OF SECTION signs and all persons, owners, 5511 (fax) resale authorized by 68 O.S. § East a distance of 2333.31 feet; thence 18, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, producers, operators, purchas- [email protected] Legal Notice 3125. Following the description North 89°33’51” West a distance of RANGE 17 EAST, MCINTOSH ers and takers of oil and gas, Published in the Indian of each property separately of- 347.10 feet; thence North 0°06’54” COUNTY, OKLAHOMA and all interested parties, par- Journal, Thursday, August 20 fered for sale is the name of the West a distance of 1317.41 feet; thence CAUSE CD NO. 202001423 ticularly in McIntosh County, Legal Notice and 27, 2020 bidder and the amount of the North 89°42’24” West a distance of NOTICE OF HEARING Oklahoma. Published in the Indian Journal, NOTICE OF DEFAULT bid, as follows: 2630.53 feet to a point on the West THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Thursday, August 13 and 20, 2020 Little Turtle RV & Storage Description: line of said Section 22; thence North TO: all persons, owners, pro- that Applicant requests the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Storage Unit G-2, rented by LOT 16 BLK 4 TWIN MTN along the West line of said Section 22 ducers, operators, purchas- Corporation Commission enter McINTOSH COUNTY Heather Pritchard EST #3 Amount: 550.00 a distance of 1320.38 feet to the Point ers and takers of oil and gas, an Order, to be effective as of STATE OF OKLAHOMA Delinquent from March 14, Bidder: JAY WRIGHT of Beginning; and all interested parties, par- the date of the execution there- IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- 2020 The said properties will be And ticularly in McIntosh County, of or as of a date prior thereto, TATE OF JAMES R. WILKINS, SR. Little Turtle RV and Storage separately sold to the highest All that part of SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NE Oklahoma. authorizing Applicant or some s/p/a JAMES R. WILKINS, deceased. located at 114161 Highway 69, competitive bidder, for cash in 1/4 of Section 22, Township 8 North, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN other party recommended by NO. PB-2020-30 Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose hand, or to the original bidder Range 15 East, lying South and West that Applicant requests the Applicant to drill, complete and AMENDED NOTICE TO CRED- and/or dispense said property at the amount bid if there be of the Southwest line of the existing Corporation Commission enter produce one additional well in ITORS in Storage Unit G-2 to satisfy no higher price offered, subject county road, more particularly dean Order, to be effective as of the SW/4 of Section 18, Town- TO THE CREDITORS OF: Lessee’s default in payment 15 to the approval of the Board of scribed as follows, to-wit: the date of the execution there- ship 11 North, Range 17 East, JAMES R. WILKINS, SR. s/p/a JAMES (fifteen) days from date of this County Commissioners. A tract of land containing 1.55 of or as of a date prior thereto, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, R. WILKINS publication. Lessee must pay acres, more or less, in Section 22, authorizing Applicant or some so as to produce hydrocar- All Creditors having claims against in full no more than 15 (fifteen) (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6 Township 8 North, Range 15 East, other party recommended by bons from the Middle Atoka JAMES R. WILKINS, SR. s/p/a JAMES days from the date of this pub- more particularly described as follows: Applicant to drill, complete and (Gilcrease) common source of Beginning at the Southwest corner of produce a well at the off-pat- supply in the 160-acre drilling NW 1/4 of Section 22; thence North tern location described as 200 and spacing unit established 0°00’46” West along the West line of feet from the north line and therefore and establishing a Section 22 a distance of 560.65 feet; 450 feet from the west line of proper allowable for such wells thence South 89°39’41” East a dis- the SW/4 of Section 18, Town- and unit. tance of 3651.50 feet to a point on the ship 11 North, Range 17 East, NOTICE IS FURTHER West side of the existing county road; McIntosh County, Oklahoma GIVEN that Applicant in this thence South 51°15’15” East a distance for the Middle Atoka (Gilcrease) Cause is requesting the fol- of 377.04 feet to the TRUE POINT OF common source of supply; and lowing special relief: Applicant BEGINNING; thence South 0°00’53” 2,440 feet from the south line may request the Order be ef- East along the West line of the SW 1/4 and 450 feet from the west line fective as of the date of the ex- SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 22 a distance of Section 18, Township 11 ecution thereof or as of a date of 327.73; thence South 89°38’32” East North, Range 17 East, McIn- prior thereto and designate along the South line of said SW 1/4 SE tosh County, Oklahoma for the Applicant or some other party 1/4 NE 1/4 a distance of 411.53 feet to Cromwell common source of recommended by Applicant to a point on the West line of the exist- supply so as to produce hydro- drill, complete and produce the ing county road; thence Northwesterly carbons from the Middle Atoka well(s). along said existing county road to the (Gilcrease) common source of NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- True Point of Beginning. supply in the SW/4 of Section EN that this Cause be set be- -AND- 18, so as to produce hydrocar- fore an Administrative Law Tract 2 [SURFACE ONLY] bons from the Cromwell com- Judge for hearing, taking of The NE 1/4 of Section 27, Town- mon source of supply in Sec- evidence and reporting to the ship 8 North, Range 15 East, more tion 18 without any downward Commission. particularly described as follows, to- allowable adjustment. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- wit: NOTICE IS FURTHER EN that this Cause will be A tract of land containing 159.748 GIVEN that Applicant in this heard before an Administrative acres, more or less, more particularly Cause is requesting the follow- Law Judge on the Initial Hear- described as follows: Beginning at ing special relief: Applicant ing Docket at the Corporation the Northeast corner of Section 27; may request the Order be ef- Commission, 1st Floor, Jim thence South 0°21’59” East along the fective as of the date of the ex- Thorpe Building, Oklahoma East line of Section 27 a distance of ecution thereof or as of a date City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., 2641.58 feet; thence North 89°38’58” prior thereto and designate on the 8th day of September, West along the South line of said NE Applicant or some other party 2020, and that this Notice be 1/4 a distance of 2637.12 feet; thence recommended by Applicant to published as required by law North along the West line of said NE drill, complete and produce the and by the rules of the Com- 1/4 a distance of 2645.70 feet; thence well(s). mission. East along the North line of NE 1/4 a NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- distance of 2627.86 feet to the Point of EN that this Cause be set be- EN that Applicant and inter- Beginning; fore an Administrative Law ested parties may present tes- including: Judge for hearing, taking of timony by telephone. The cost A permanent easement for road- evidence and reporting to the of telephonic communication way and utility purposes along the Commission. shall be paid by the person Easterly 30 feet of that part of the NE NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- or persons requesting its use. 1/4 SE 1/4 lying South of the county EN that this Cause will be Interested parties who wish road, and along the Southerly 30 feet heard before an Administrative to participate by telephone of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, and along the Law Judge on the Initial Hear- shall contact Applicant or Ap- Easterly 30 feet of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4, ing Docket at the Corporation plicant’s attorney, prior to the and across the Southerly 30 feet of the Commission, 1st Floor, Jim hearing date, and provide their Easterly 966.83 feet of the S ½ SW 1/4 Thorpe Building, Oklahoma name and phone number. SE 1/4 of Section 22, and along the City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- Southerly 30 feet and the Westerly 30 on the 8th day of September, EN that all interested persons feet of the S ½ SW 1/4 of Section 22, all 2020, and that this Notice be may appear and be heard. For in Township 8 North, Range 15 East. published as required by law information concerning this under the terms of a cash sale only. and by the rules of the Com- action, contact Cassie S. Walk- Copies of this notice will be given mission. er, Arkoma Alliance Natural to all heirs, legatees and devisees, by NOTICE IS FURTHER Gas, LLC, 841 S. Kelly Avenue, mailing a copy of this notice to them GIVEN that Applicant and in- Suite 130, Edmond, Oklaho- not less than Ten (10) days prior to the terested parties may present ma 73003 (405) 906-2353; or, day set for sale. testimony by telephone. The Karl F. Hirsch of the law firm Dated this 12 day of August, 2020. cost of telephonic communica- Hirsch, Heath & White PLLC, /s/ David M. Dryer tion shall be paid by the person Attorney for Applicant, 901 Ce- DAVID M. DRYER, OBA #15221 or persons requesting its use. dar Lake Boulevard, Oklahoma DRYER AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. Interested parties who wish City, Oklahoma 73114, (405) 5110 SOUTH YALE AVENUE to participate by telephone 235-1768. SUITE 430 shall contact Applicant or Ap- CORPORATION COMMIS- TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74135 plicant’s attorney, prior to the SION OF OKLAHOMA (918) 712-9172 PHONE hearing date, and provide their J. TODD HIETT, CHAIRMAN (918) 712-2692 FAX name and phone number. BOB ANTHONY, VICE ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV- CHAIRMAN REPRESENTATIVES EN that all interested persons DANA L. MURPHY, COM- may appear and be heard. For MISSIONER information concerning this DONE AND PERFORMED Legal Notice action, contact Cassie S. Walk- THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, Published in the Indian er, Arkoma Alliance Natural 2020. Journal, Gas, LLC, 841 S. Kelly Avenue, BY ORDER OF THE COM- Thursday, August 20 and Suite 130, Edmond, Oklaho- MISSION 27, 2020 ma 73003 (405) 906-2353, or Peggy Mitchell, Secretary IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Karl F. Hirsch of the law firm MCINTOSH COUNTY Hirsch, Heath & White, PLLC, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Attorney for Applicant, 901 Ce- Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF THE dar Lake Boulevard, Oklahoma Published in the Indian ESTATE OF CHARLES HUGH City, Oklahoma 73114, (405) Journal, BISHOP, III, 235-1768. Thursday, August 20, 2020 Deceased. CORPORATION COMMIS- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Case No. PB-2018-31 SION OF OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS J. TODD HIETT, CHAIRMAN STATE OF OKLAHOMA To the Creditors of Charles BOB ANTHONY, VICE IN THE MATTER OF THE Hugh Bishop, III, Deceased: CHAIRMAN ESTATES OF LOIS YON and All creditors having claims DANA L. MURPHY, COM- CHARLES C. YON, against Charles Hugh Bishop, MISSIONER Deceased. III, Deceased, are required to DONE AND PERFORMED Case No. PB-2017-745 present the same with a de- THIS 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, NOTICE OF HEARING RE- scription of all security in- 2019. TURN OF SALE OF REAL terests and other collateral BY ORDER OF THE COM- PROPERTY (if any) held by each creditor MISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN with respect to such claim, to Peggy Mitchell, Commission that Gerald E. Kelley, the duly Shayla Gayle Bishop-Brown Secretary appointed and qualified Per- and Shawna Bishop-George, sonal Representative of the Es- Personal Representatives, at tates of Lois Yon and Charles the law offices of Dryer and As- Legal Notice C. Yon, Deceased, has returned sociates, PC, 5110 S. Yale Ave., Published in the Indian and presented for confirma- Suite 430, Tulsa, OK 74135 Journal, tion and filed in said Court his addressed to David M. Dryer, Thursday, August 20, 2020 Return of Sale of the following attorney for the Personal Rep- BEFORE THE CORPORA- described real property, to wit: resentative, on or before the TION COMMISSION OF THE Lots Twenty-Nine (29) and following presentment date: STATE OF OKLAHOMA Thirty (30, Quail Ridge Acres, September 28, 2020, or the APPLICANT: BLUE WATER being a part of the West half same will be forever barred. RESOURCES, LLC (W/2) of the Southeast Quarter DATED this 27 day July, RELIEF SOUGHT: I N - (SE/4) of Section 20, Township 2020. CREASED WELL DENSITY 10 North, Range 16 East, of /s/ David M. Dryer LEGAL DESCRIPTION: the Indian Meridian, McIntosh David M. Dryer, Attorney for SW/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN- County, Oklahoma the SHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 17 Setting out the sale price of Personal Representatives EAST, MCINTOSH COUNTY, $12,000.00 cash and the buy- David M. Dryer (OBA# OKLAHOMA er, Kelly Yon and said Return 015221) CAUSE CD NO. 202001422 of Sale will be heard on the LPXLP

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LEGAL NOTICES the inevitable—guilty of war crimes. Captain Jack, The apportioned cost of ad- The Modoc Nation Schonchin John, Black vertisement and other expense incident to said sale shall be Jim and Boston Charley paid by the purchaser, in ad- were hanged. The Ban- dition to the amount bid upon genocide. cho and Sioux sentences said properties. Witness my hand this 10TH Thousands died dur- were commuted to im- day of AUGUST, 2020. ing the forced marches prisonment on Alcatraz Betty Whisenhunt to land designated as Island. Shadwick said the County Treasurer Indian Territory. For heads of the hanged were members of the 39 shipped to the Smithson- Legal Notice tribes in Oklahoma, the ian Institute in Washing- Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, August 13 and 20, 2020 removal stories have ton, D.C. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE not been forgotten. One hundred sixty- CJ-2019-96 They called it the Neither has the Dawes three prisoners-of-war Notice is given that on the 15th day of September, 2020, at 10:00 am., “Indian problem.” The Severalty Act of 1887, began the Modoc Na- at the first floor of the County Court- white settlers wanted intended to assimilate tion in Oklahoma. They house, in the City of Eufaula, McIn- more land, and the Native Americans into were loaded onto the tosh County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell, tribes held rich acre- white society by strip- “Iron Horse” in Redding, with appraisement, for cash, at public ages. Removing tribes ping them of their cul- California. Shadwick auction, to the highest and best bidder, from the Southeast was tural and social tradi- describes them as be- all that certain real estate in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, to-wit: more than just an idea tions. The ramifications ing shipped like freight, Lots Two (2) and Three (3), Block by the time Andrew persist today. many shackled to the Forty-five (45), Oakwood Harbor Jackson was elected Thie University of floor, in box cars of the #5, according to the recorded plat thereof, McIntosh County, State of president in 1828. Oklahoma’s Gaylord train. They weren’t told Oklahoma, Including any residen- The Indian Removal News project has writ- their ultimate destination tial dwelling located thereon, which Act was among his de- ten a series of stories for fear of revolt. They dwelling is or may be a manufactured home described as 1999 Clayton ID fining pieces of legisla- about this issue entitled stopped in Wyoming, #CW2005121TXAB; tion. Jackson argued Exiled to Indian Coun- then northern Kansas, subject to unpaid taxes, advance- that moving tribes try. The series details then Baxter Springs in ments by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, and expenses necessary west of the Mississippi the stories of how each southeast Kansas. The for the preservation of the subject River would guarantee of the state’s 39 tribes prisoners arrived cold, property, if any, said property having their survival. Instead wound up in Oklaho- hungry and destitute in been duly appraised at $25,000.00. Sale will be made pursuant to a Spe- it launched an era of ma. northeastern Oklahoma cial Execution And Order Of Sale by wagon in November issued in accordance with judgment of 1873 to live under the entered in the District Court of Mc- JIM NORTH tion” in 1850 against the Intosh County, Oklahoma, in Case GAYLORD NEWS MODOC NATION | COURTESY governmental Quapaw Modoc. He earmarked Agency. No. CJ-2019-96, entitled Wilming- The Modoc are few $500,000 from the legis- Captain Jack, leader of the Modoc tribe, was born in 1837 near Tule ton Savings Fund Society, FSB d/b/a Lake, Calif. His name in the Modoc language means “Strike the “The Quapaw reserva- Christiana Trust, not in its individual in numbers but not in lature as reward money Water Brashly.” tion had been proposed capacity but solely in its capacity as might. for each member killed. Certificate Trustee for NNPL Trust Well into the 19th cen- for funding to provide Series 2012-1, Plaintiff, vs. Rebecca Jack Shadwick, ambas- tury, home for the Modoc settler from Indiana, government pressed for shelter and food, but Platt, AKA Jane Platt, AKA Rebecca sador of the Modoc Na- it didn’t exist. It wasn’t Jane Platt and Spouse of Rebecca meant 5,000 square miles tion, said scalps paid a capitalized by rounding a Modoc return to the Platt, if married, being all of the of northern California there,” Shadwick said. Af- Defendants and persons holding or commission of $25 to $50 up volunteers from Yre- Klamath reservation, and southern Oregon in ka, Calif., and meeting “to bring them back and ter two forced removals, claiming any interest or lien in the each. even poorer conditions subject property. the vicinity of Tule Lake, “The U.S. Congress… with the Modocs under if necessary, by force,” Kevin Ledbetter, Sheriff of McIn- between the Cascade and were the result. tosh County, Oklahoma gave money to California a presumed white flag of Shadwick said. The Battle Sierra Mountain ranges. peace. Rather, this be- of Lost River ensued in The same journalist BY: /s/ Angela Reasor to assist in the settlement concluded the following DEPUTY Patricia Scruggs Tro- and resolving these is- came known as the Ben November 1872, launch- Don Timberlake - #9021 linger was the Modoc in his November 1873 BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C. sues, which included kill- Wright Massacre. Thirty ing the Modoc War, also tribal historian from members of the tribe known as the Lava Beds piece: P.O. Box 18486 ing Indians and a bounty “An Indian knows how Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0486 1978-2003. She described on each one of their scalps were slain. In fact, Wright War. Telephone: (405) 842-7722 the first California gover- to die. He fights for his Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 they brought back.” killed 170 Modoc people By April of 1873, led nor, Peter Burnett, calling in one year alone, Tro- by Gen. Edward Canby, freedom and his home BT File No.: 119532 In 1852, Benjamin while there is the slight- for a “War of Extermina- Wright, a gold-mining linger said. Consequent- the U.S. army met with ly, a white flag to Modocs Captain Jack and his est hope, then he gives didn’t necessarily equal warriors under another up and awaits the action peace. “white flag of peace.” of his executioner. There Court Report “Ben and his group During the peace nego- are those who regard the went out and didn’t care tiation with Canby, “The Indian as being all bad, if they were men, women, [Modoc] party had actu- without redeeming quali- McIntosh County District Court Report Indian children, or what ally put up a flag upside ties. We judge them dif- Indian tribe,” Shadwick down, which was one of ferently and believe that proper or fair treatment drug paraphernalia vs. Anita Jean Neilson, et said. distress,” Shadwick said. Felony Cases The Oregon Trail Captain Jack reiterated would secure the same Gillian Lowe: actual Jacob Patrick Wylie: al from them. At any rate, physical control of ve- domestic violence – as- Oakwood Harbor vs. passed through Modoc his request for a reser- lands. The push west vation on Modoc lands, the Indian is human. God hicle under the influence; sault and battery Dean L. Shawn, et al made him and he once transporting open con- with the 1849 Gold Rush which was rejected. Civil Cases Traffic Cases and construction of the A journalist in No- had rights in this coun- tainer of alcohol; driving Lindsey Rae Brashear: try. How happens that without a valid drivers transcontinental railroad vember of 1873 described in excess of speeding produced immediate more taking place behind he has lost them? Will license Michelle Renee Carter: our boasted civilization Joshua Ryan Martin: conflicts, resulting in the the scenes: $10,000 driver not wearing seat- eventual Treaty of Coun- “At the very time Can- please answer this?” bail jumping Corey Hart vs. Sheri belt The Modoc people Bradley Joseph Mat- cil Grove in 1864. This by was negotiating a flag Lynn Wiggins, et al Brandy Lyne Crall: called for government of truce, he was actually survived against incred- tioda: second degree bur- Leira Bowerman vs. speeding ible odds, Shadwick said. glary removal of the Modoc bringing his men into State of Oklahoma, ex Reagan Cotter Dick- people to the Klamath position, violating one “I think in some ways Drew L. McKeefer: rel., et al ens: passing in no passing they were probably a very second degree burglary reservation in Oregon. of the best-known rules Kyle Wood vs. Cody zone The 1864 removal act of honorable warfare, gentle tribe but once they Tanna Jean Nelson: Honel, et al Tyler Flud: speeding were pushed, like many child neglect was not ratified or signed that pushing military op- Elizabeth Williams vs. Dustin Wayne Gat- by President Ulysses S. tions under a flag of truce of us, past the break- Michael Dean Thomp- Robert Madden, et al wood: driving under ing point, then they did son: failure to comply Grant until 1870. Shad- should not happen.” suspension, first offense; wick explains the com- Captain Jack fired a whatever they felt like with sex offender regis- Civil Cases less speeding they should do in order tration plication of moving in shot, killing Canby, the than $10,000 Troy A. Hamilton: advance. only American general to survive at all.” driver not wearing seat- “So, you move the peo- killed in an Indian war. Today, the Modoc Na- Misdemeanor Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. tion has 300 members, Garard Davis, et al belt ple, but the treaty isn’t rat- The Lava Beds War con- Damon Ray Hargrove: ified. So, you don’t really tinued, costing the U.S. with more than 100 in Cases Onemain Financial Oklahoma. Their sense Yvette Applegarth: Group vs. Michael Con- speeding have any rights anymore. more than $1 million by Wayne L. Phillipi: fol- You’ve given up these its conclusion. Fifty-three of connection spans the driving MV under influ- ner, et al miles to Oregon and 20 ence of alcohol lowing too closely rights and you’ve moved, Modoc warriors with- Small Claims Charles Robert Puck- but you don’t have the re- stood more than 1,000 of other states. The offices Christopher James of Chief Bill Follis are Bullard: domestic abuse - Bryce McKinney vs. ett: speeding sources that follow that the U.S. Army for seven Terra Francis, et al Jirous Radko: left of commitment. They were months, losing only six located in Miami, where assault and battery he oversees strategic re- Mindy Jean Butzbach: Randy Wayne Lille- center stuck there in Oregon, I men. The caverns, natu- gaard vs. James Bruner guess you might say, and ral trenches and high vitalization efforts of lan- domestic abuse – assault guage, culture and eco- and battery Eufaula Village Apts. Protective took the bullying [by the grounds of the Lava Beds vs. Danny G. Catlett, et al larger Klamath tribe] and proved a strategic strong- nomic growth.. Cody Joe Carey: public Jim North is a reporter intoxication Charles Rea vs. Checo- Orders the lack of the food sup- hold for the Modoc. tah Quick Lube and Tire Sheri Ballard vs. Jenni- plies and the other neces- In response to the out- with Gaylord News, a re- Curtis Allen Cody: fer Hamilton porting project at the Uni- driving without a valid Peoples National Bank sities that were promised. break, Gen. William Te- vs. Clark Davis, et al Brenda Kay Rowell vs. When you lacked these cumseh Sherman called versity of Oklahoma Gay- drivers license; unlawful Trena Lorraine Dunn lord College of Journalism possession of drug para- Peoples National Bank for two years, it was time for the murder of “every vs. Clark Nolan Davis II, Jennifer Dawn Wylie to move on to try some- Modoc man, woman, boy and Mass Communica- phernalia; transporting vs. Jacob Patrick Wylie tion. open container of alco- et al thing else, and so they and girl, until they ceased Oakwood Harbor vs. Marriage licenses filed did.” to exist,” Trolinger said. hol; failure to carry in- Cody Donald Smith surance/security verifica- Amy Ellington Kintpuash, also known “Everything we have Oakwood Harbor vs. and Morgan Alayne Bate- as Captain Jack, led about [historical records] says, tion; public intoxication man Breanna Jane Gard- Roland Evans, et al one-third of the tribe, 53 yes, he made that state- ner: driving with license Oakwood Harbor vs. Divorces filed warriors and 150 people, ment,” Shadwick said. cancelled/suspended/re- Shadi Seyed Fallah, et al Shannon Lynn Kinsey back to northern Cali- Eventually, the U.S. voked Oakwood Harbor vs. vs. Terry Lyn Kinsey fornia where they rees- Army cut off the water Melvin Leon Hays Jr.: Wayne Fischer, et al Angela Marie Lees vs. tablished a new village at supply and flushed out trespassing after being Oakwood Harbor vs. Brian Duwayne Lees Lost River. the warriors from their forbidden J.B. Hardgraves, et al Colton Bailey Martin “They left [the reserva- hiding places. Captain Jimmy O’Brian Mitch- Herndon Joseph vs. vs. Brittany Martin tion] believing the treaty Jack and his men sur- ell: obstructing officer Mike Howard, et al Lynn Earl McDow vs. had been broken or at rendered due to lack of Rickey Earl Pearson Oakwood Harbor vs. Sharon Kay McDow least the U.S. govern- ammunition and food by Jr.: driving with license W.M. Smith, et al James Lewis Renfro vs. ment hadn’t lived up to June of 1873. He and five cancelled/suspended/re- Peoples National Bank the treaty commitments. leaders were tried by mil- JIM NORTH, GAYLORD NEWS | COURTESY Amanda Sue Renfro Rosie Jack, daughter of Captain voked vs. Dustin Logan, et al Romana Faye Smith vs. About two-thirds or itary tribunal. Gallows Oakwood Harbor vs. Jack, was the first prisoner-of- Kevon Daniel Wood- Daniel Joe Smith more stayed at Klamath,” and scaffolding were con- war buried at the Modoc tribal all: possession of CDS; John Michael Loper, et al Matthew Alan Taylor Shadwick said. structed in advance for cemetery in northeastern Okla- unlawful possession of Autumn Melody Sinor vs. Kayela Taylor Upon ratification, the the six, foreshadowing homa—age 7.

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