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Vol. No. 33 Issue No. 21 viannews.com Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Former Vian Police Chief indicted on embezzlement, perjury charges Jeremy Floyd free on $50,000 bond KAYLEA M. HUTSON-MILLER ter members of the 18th THE JOPLIN GLOBE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Multicounty With only two weeks Grand Jury issued an in- left of his term, Ottawa dictment and is now free County Sheriff Jeremy on a $50,000 bond. Floyd, who also once Miami Police officers served as Vian’s police made the arrest at Floyd’s chief has been accused home. A bench warrant in the disputed improper had been issued earlier in use of about $1,100 in the day by Judge Jennifer county money in 2018 McAffrey. He was taken AMIE CATO-REMER | NEWS and making a false state- to the Miami Police sta- ment this year in his can- tion for processing before didacy declaration for a being booked into and AFR makes donation to fire department second term. released from the Ottawa Joe Farmer, center, president of the Sequoyah County American Farmers & Ranchers Association pre- He was arrested af- Jeremy Floyd See CHIEF, page 3 sented a $500 donation to the Vian Volunteer Fire Department last week. Shown accepting the donation is Vian Fire Chief Keith Boshers, right, and firefighter and mayor Dennis Fletcher, left. Farmer said the money came from AFR Mutual Insurance Company Oberste Insurance in Sallisaw. First Day Hikes set for Jan. 1 at LYNN MCCULLEY cessibility. the guided hike during SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The second hike will be the first day of the new First Day Hike is set on at 3 p.m. and adds a little year on the trails of Ten- New Year’s Day at Ten- more rugged terrain and killer State Park. killer State Park with two is a little more prone for The event first began free guided hiking ses- serious hikers. The hike in Massachusetts in 1992 sions available for those will be led by park staff and then went nation- who wish to take part and is at the moderate to wide in 2012 under the which includes a parking difficult fitness level. Ap- aegis of the America’s fee waiver, Tenkiller State propriate foot and outer- State Parks alliance, ac- Park officials announced. wear is required. cording to Bunn. Those who plan to take Both guided hikes From paved, mani- AMIE CATO-REMER | NEWS part in the hike are asked are about one and a half cured walkways, to the Little to meet at the Driftwood miles long and there will rugged wooded terrain Nature Center, just inside be plenty of staff to pro- of eastern Oklahoma’s Houses the park entrance. vide any help for partici- “Heaven in the Hills”, The 1 p.m. hike is more pants. there is something for ev- torn down family oriented and ADA The annual event is of- eryone. friendly, LeAnn Bunn, fered by the 50 state park “You can even get the The Town of Vian demolished park Naturalist, said. systems of the United T-shirt to proclaim you two little houses located on the Registration is free and States which includes conquered the First Day corner of old US-SH 82 and US- Tenkiller. Hike of 2021 at beauti- SH 64 last week, according to open to all ages. The hike, Vian Town Administrator Keith led by Bunn, is designed Park guests, day-use ful Lake Tenkiller,” Bunn Boshers. Boshers said the lot for families and begin- visitors, and local resi- said. belongs to Dean and Gina Ris- ners and meets the 2010 dents of all ages and fit- Bunn said social dis- ley of Vian, who are talking of building duplexes once the lot ADA Standards for Ac- ness levels are invited on See HIKES, page 3 cleanup is completed. Clothes We Asked Kids... Closet gets a new roof AMIE CATO-REMER

God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian received a new roof last week, just in time for Christ- mas. Raymond and Ruby Pi- geon, who operate the clothes closet, said although they will be closed during the month of January, they are currently in need of men’s shirts and coats in sizes 2XL and 3XL, and boy’s sizes shoes, shirt and jeans. The items can be left in front of the clothes closet, located on US-SH 64 west or by calling the Pigeons at 918-705-1251.

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Luke Sandlin Thomas Sandlin Trees create problem for wireless customers Age 4, Vian Age 4, Vian When I grow up, I When I grow up, I ROY FAULKENBERRY them wireless internet a problem for some time. go onto private property want to...? When I grow want to...? I want to be a Special to the NEWS beginning Jan. 20, 2021. “It’s been a constant and start cutting down up I want to shoot a deer. doctor. About eight Diamond- The customers were battle to keep it going,” he trees. If you had a lot of If you had a lot of Net wireless internet cus- told in the letter that the said. “Those eight custom- money, what would you money, what would you tomers are losing their wireless signal has be- The tree problem ers seem to understand. buy? I would buy tools for buy? I would buy a new service due to trees. come too weak due to is similar to buildings We hated to do it, but my daddy. four-wheeler. Those eight customers tree growth. blocking a satellite signal, it’s just been a constant At what age is a person At what age is a per- in Vian received notice Sallisaw City Manager Skelton said. There is no battle,” Skelton said. “We an adult? Why do you son an adult? Why do from the City of Sallisaw Keith Skelton said the other alternative other looked at other avenues, think so? When they are you think so? Age seven last week that the city will pole that serves those than cutting down trees, but there is no solution.” old, like you mama! because that’s how old my no longer be able to serve eight customers has been and he said the city can’t mama is.

Page 2 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Obituaries | Area News Baptist Health opens remodeled Pediatric Unit John D. Marlow Oct. 20, 1943 – Dec. 16, 2020 Webbers Falls – Services thanks to local nurse, donation for John D. Marlow, 77, of Webbers Falls were Agent talks about art teacher, art classes with Wakie Trudeau held on Tues., Dec. 22, 2020, at Cornerstone Fu- Baptist Health-Fort neral Home Chapel with Smith recently opened a Bro. Kenneth Byrd offici- newly remodeled pedi- ating. Interment followed atric unit thanks to the at White Cemetery under creativity of a local nurse the direction of Corner- and a donation from stone Funeral Home. the Baptist Health-Fort Mr. Marlow was born Smith Auxiliary. on Oct. 20, 1943, in The auxiliary donated Muskogee to Earl and $25,000 to go toward Lena (Tranthan) Marlow purchasing artwork and and passed away on Wed., Dec. 16, 2020. He married new furniture for the Linda F. Marlow on Jan. 22, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. unit’s playroom, waiting He was an electrician for Fluor Daniel until his re- room and patient rooms, tirement in 2007, and of the Assembly of God faith. which are now located on Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; chil- the second floor. dren, Danny Lowery and wife Melinda of San Diego, “The auxiliary has al- Calif., Kimberly Mocha of Tulsa, Tim Warren of Web- ways been able to fund bers Falls, Todd Warren of Wagoner, Brian Warren the free valet service at and wife Kristen of Bixby, and Brody Warren and the hospital, but with wife Brittany of Broken Arrow; honorary son, Cody COVID-19 we’ve had Warren and Tuffy “Preston” Terrell of Webbers Falls; to temporarily suspend honorary daughter, Brooklyn Zarn of Broken Arrow; that service,” said Alice and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Swaim, auxiliary presi- nieces, nephews and other family members. dent. “We saw this time He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, as an opportunity to sup- The new Pediatric waiting room. SUBMITTED Mark D. Marlow; a brother, Darrell Marlow; and sis- port the hospital and its ters, Blanche Cash and Chlorice Blackwood. patients in other ways. labor and delivery for the age by her fourth-grade sioned last year to paint a Pallbearers were Todd Warren, Brian Warren, Bro- When the opportunity to last five years. teacher, Sherree Reid. 12-foot-by-20-foot mural dy Warren, Sage Warren, T.J. Warren and Steve Spears. create this beautiful space Various types of “I began taking art of the old Sallisaw bank Honorary pallbearers were Rick Marlow, Nicholas came up, we were excited whales, tropical fish, jelly classes with Wakie in a pocket park in the Lowery, Randy Foley, Donald Marlow and Jim Harris. to be a part of it.” fish, an octopus, coral and Trudeau, a local art- city’s downtown. Agent The unit now features anemones fill a wall of the ist from Sallisaw,” Agent said she had a great time chairs, recliners and waiting room. She named said. “She was a great working on the mural couches in bright shades the mural “Hattie’s Fish” teacher and is still very and visiting with staff William Kenneth ‘Ken’ James, Sr. after her daughter. special to me.” members who stopped of green and blue, as well June 17, 1931 – Dec. 20, 2020 as a marine life mural by Agent is a Sallisaw na- Agent learned from by the see the progress. Leah Agent, a registered tive whose artistic talent Trudeau through her se- She hopes it continues to Sallisaw – William Ken- nurse who has worked in was noticed at a young nior year of high school make people who work neth “Ken” James, Sr., 89, and continued to study and visit the area happy. of Sallisaw, was born on art in college. She earned “We are extremely June 17, 1931, in Sallisaw a degree in graphic de- grateful for the generous to Obid C. James and Ha- sign from Northeast- donation of the Baptist zel Faye (Towell) James ern State University and Health-Fort Smith Auxil- and passed away on Sun., later chose to go back to iary which helped us pro- Dec. 20, 2020, in Sallisaw. school to study nursing. vide a kid friendly envi- He married Margaret Agent graduated from ronment for the Pediatric Helen (Woods) James on the University of Okla- patients we serve and for July 29, 1952, in Sallisaw homa with a Bachelor of Leah, who took the time and she preceded him in Science in Nursing. De- to create such a beautiful death on Dec. 31, 2008. spite the career change, piece of artwork. She is Survivors include two she still paints in her free so gifted and we are very sons, William “Bill” Ken- time. proud of her,” said Kristin neth James, Jr. and Cindy This isn’t the first mu- Johnson, BSN, RN, direc- Rogers, and Mark Dewayne James and Brandi, all of ral Agent has had a hand tor of Women’s and Chil- of Sallisaw; four grandchildren; seven great grand- in. In addition to work- dren’s department at Bap- children; one sister-in-law: Fran (Woods) Bewley; and ing on murals in college, tist Health-Fort Smith. Local artist and nurse, Leah Agent. SUBMITTED many nieces and nephews. she was also commis- He was also preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Geraldine, Lorene and Freda; and five broth- ers, OC, Jesse Dean, Harold, Donald and Gene. Pallbearers were Nelson Bewley, Brad Myers, Da- VA begins COVID-19 Vaccine vid Stubbs, Leroy Hensley, Chris Hensley and Barry James. Distribution with Moderna Honorary pallbearer was Perry Kuykendall. 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as of Friday, Floyd had been on any type of pro- sheriff until the end of his CHIEF not offered to refund the bation for the crime of term, when David (Dean) from page 1 county. embezzlement, “when in takes over,” Wright said. “I’m not at all sur- fact Jeremy Floyd knew “Just like any other crimi- County Jail. prised,” Earls said of the that the statement was nal case, all he is facing is Russell Earls, District embezzlement charge. not true.” an allegation.” 3 county commissioner, “We’ve been dealing with The case contends that “The facts responsible said he was unsuccessful this for a long time and in the late 2000s, Floyd for both of those charges in contacting Floyd. going through the mo- was arrested and charged are pretty straightfor- “I called to ask for his tions, through the inves- with embezzlement in ward,” Wright said, but resignation,” Earls said, tigative audit we asked Sequoyah County follow- he did add there still are noting Floyd has two for two years ago, the ing an investigation into some remaining ques- weeks left on his term in (Oklahoma State Bureau missing funds during his tions. office. “Our undersheriff of Investigation) investi- tenure as chief of police Incoming Sheriff Da- is scheduled to leave on gation, and the AG’s of- for the town of Vian. vid Dean said Floyd is the 22nd, and it would fice vetting everything.” “When you file a dec- due his day in court, just be nice if Jeremy would “We’re going to man- laration of candidacy, like other defendants. He AMIE CATO-REMER|NEWS tender his resignation so age things in the sheriff’s there’s two things you indicated should Floyd our new incoming sheriff department the best we swear to: that you haven’t resign, he is willing to Mini basketball goal is up (David Dean) could be can,” Earls said. “Hope- (pleaded) guilty or no step into office early. Town of Vian workers are shown with Vian Police officer Joseph sworn in early. It would fully Jeremy will tender contest to a misdemean- As of now, Dean said Burkett as they finished hanging the new mini basketball goal and help us continue operat- his resignation. If not, or or felony,” Wright said. he will assume the sher- net at Anna Bell Farmer Park last week. The smaller half court was ing things as normal in we’ll rely on Undersheriff “The other ... is if you iff’s role on Jan. 1. His constructed next to the full court for the younger basketball play- the sheriff’s department.” Dan Cook and ask Dan to have ever been arrested first day in the office is ers. Multiple attempts by stay on through Dec. 31.” or a warrant has been is- slated for Monday, Jan. phone and text message Ottawa County Dis- sued for your arrest for 4, when an incoming au- to contact Floyd for a trict Attorney Kenny misdemeanor or felony dit takes place. He will be statement were unsuc- Wright said he, too, was embezzlement.” sworn into office on Jan. cessful on Friday. not surprised by the Wright said in both 5. Embezzlement grand jury’s indictment. instances, it does not Statement A charge of embezzle- “At the end of the day, matter if the terms of a Floyd released a state- ment against Floyd stems he spent taxpayer money deferred sentencing ar- ment via his personal from a dispute regarding to fly his wife out there,” rangement may have in- Facebook page regarding the use of $1,132.78 in Wright said. “Now how cluded a local expunge- his charges: March when, according serious of a crime, or ment of the crime or a “I first want to thank to the indictment filed in what the appropriate grand expungement, my family and friends Ottawa County District punishment should be, which includes erasure of for their support. In all Court, Floyd “willfully, will be figured out further the charges from OSBI or honesty there is so much feloniously and fraudu- down the road.” FBI records. I want to say and/or needs lently, without autho- Perjury In the case of a local ex- to be said, but at this point rization appropriated A perjury charge stems pungement, Wright said, I will be saving that for my money” to use for a plane from Floyd’s declaration records are sealed re- day in court. I know in my ticket for his wife to at- of candidacy form, filed garding the case, but the heart the charges are as far tend a law enforcement on April 9, 2020, as he charges and court find- fetched with no true merit. A photo shared by Sequoyah County Game Warden Jerry Haney of seminar in Las Vegas, sought a second term in ings would still appear on I am certain without any game birds disposed last week near U.S. Interstate-40 in Sequoyah Nev. office. the individual’s criminal reservations the truth be- County. The funds were dis- The indictment states background check. hind these bogus charges covered after county Floyd declared under What’s ahead will prevail, especially with Game Warden seeks leads after commissioners asked for oath he had not been ar- “Unless he (Floyd) the mountain of informa- an audit of the sheriff’s rested for the crime of chooses to voluntarily tion that will show the true illegal game birds are dumped department. Earls said embezzlement or ever resign, he can remain intent of my defense....”

LYNN MCCULLEY birds, not cleaned and left SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Sequoyah County to waste. “This type of activity is HIKES Deadline nearing to comply with Game Warden Jerry from page 1 Henry said there has not tolerated. Please help us bring those respon- Federal CDL Drivers Database been no leads to locat- tance measures will be in ing the person or persons sible for this action for- ward. It sheds a negative place and masks are re- LYNN MCCULLEY the Federal Government, tories. Drivers may also responsible for illegally SPECIAL TO THE NEWS light on all hunters es- quired in indoor spaces will give employers, view their own records disposing 19 Lesser Ca- according to standards FMCSA, state drivers li- nadian Geese and one pecially waterfowlers to Schools, trucking for information recorded the non-hunting public,” set by the Oklahoma Park companies, businesses or censing agencies and state on or after Jan. 6, 2020. Snow Goose last week in System. law enforcement person- Sequoyah County. Henry said. agencies which hire CDL The Bibbs said the di- Henry said the irre- “Tenkiller State Park drivers have until Jan. 5 nel real-time information rective gave all those who The location of the is proud to offer this hike about CDL driver drug birds is on Dwight Mis- sponsible action was also to enter their employees are required to submit a waste of meat, which through the programs into a Federal drug and and alcohol program vio- their information one sion Road near the east of the Driftwood Nature lation to “enhance safety” bound exit 303 ramp off could have been donated alcohol database due to year but their time will be as opposed to dumping Center. We look forward an act of Congress or face on the nation’s roadways. up soon. U.S. Interstate-40 in Se- to everyone who decides The Bibbs said many quoyah County. The in- and leaving it for waste. expensive penalties, ac- Currently the county “I’m not sure if we’ll to come out.” cording to the Federal businesses and agencies has several CDL drivers cident was posted on the For more information, which hire CDL drivers, Oklahoma Game War- ever find out who did this Motor Carrier Safety Ad- working for each district but if anyone knows any- contact the park office at ministration (FMCSA). are unaware there is a Jan. in their county barns who den’s Facebook page last 918-489-5641. 5 deadline to complete week asking for help in thing, they can contact Sequoyah County will be included in the da- us,” he said. Commissioners signed the Federal database. tabase. The Bibbs said they locating those respon- “After that, if any driv- sible. Anyone with any infor- an agreement last Mon- have also been in talks with mation may contact Hen- day with Derrick and er whose name is run some of the schools in the Henry said anyone in- through the data base volved can be looking at ry or Sequoyah County Spring 2021 Jennifer Bibbs, owners county. Game Warden Brek Hen- of 5B- (Bar) Services of who has failed to comply, “A person who is an a $1,000 fine or more for the penalties will also fall illegally disposing the ry by calling 918-431- Enrollment Muldrow, a Clearing- owner operator can do this 2544 or 918-431-2550. house business to check on the employer,” Mrs. by themselves but it’s a lot now open Commercial Driver’s Bibbs said. of documentation that’s in- Licensed employees of On Jan. 6, 2020, Con- volved,” Derrick Bibbs said. Connors and ICTC Hold at CASC any violation of histories gress directed the Secre- “We’re considered a regarding illegal use of tary of Transportation to third-party but we have Pinning Ceremony Enrollment for spring drugs or alcohol. establish the Clearing- been researching this for 2021 is now open at According to infor- house. However, Bibbs quite some time and gave Connors State College, Dakota Lashley, Anthony Carl Albert State College mation provided by the said employers with CDL it a lot of thought before in cooperation with In- Miller, Maryah Milton, (CASC). Bibbs, who provide a employees, have until Jan. we began our business,” dian Capital Technology Christy Murry, Ariana Carl Albert is also dili- third-party service for 5 of next year to bring all he said. Center, held the annual Riley, Hunter Roberts, gently working to ensure businesses and agencies requirements up to date. Bibbs said he has about pinning ceremony for 13 and Gabrielle Tucker. the safety of all on cam- who hire CDL drivers, According to the fact 25 years of knowledge graduates of the Physical The Occupational pus this coming spring. many may not be aware sheet, on Jan. 6 of this year, and experience regarding Therapist Assistant Pro- Therapist Assistant Pro- In addition to in- of the substantial penal- authorized users were re- FMCSA and has offered to gram and 15 graduates of gram delivers occupa- creased safety measures ties attached to anyone quired to complete the his help to companies from the Occupational Thera- tion-based intervention on campus, additional who does not comply. actions described in the all over the U.S. pist Assistant Program in diverse settings to as- learning options have The Bibbs said busi- Clearinghouse final rule. “A lot of this has to do on Dec. 15, at Muskogee sist others with autism, also been implemented nesses, especially truck- At this time, employers with the medical mari- ICTC. cerebral palsy, down through VikingFlex, Carl ing and agencies or were required to conduct juana industry. There’s a lot The pinning ceremony, syndrome, traumatic in- Albert’s blended learning schools, can be fined both electronic queries of drug and alcohol abuse followed by a recessional, juries, stroke, Alzheim- platform. Through Vi- anywhere from $2,500 to and traditional manual in the trucking industry recognizes the accom- er’s disease, or mental kingFlex, students have $11,000 from the Depart- inquiries with previous and Congress just wants to plishments of the gradu- health conditions. The the opportunity to con- ment of Transportation employers to meet the crack down on violators,” ates, following clinical program utilizes rigor- struct the class schedule should any of their driv- three-year timeframe re- he said. and coursework comple- ous curriculum with that works for them, and ers be found non-compli- quired by FMCSA’S drug Bibbs said anyone tion. relevant clinical instruc- choose from in-class, vir- ant. and alcohol use testing wanting more informa- The Physical Therapist tion in a variety of set- tual, or online instruc- Clearinghouse, an on- program, for checking tion may call 479-650- Assistant Program helps tings. tion. line database directed by CDL driver violation his- 6372. students gain the skills Graduates of the Fall Students who wish to needed to help individu- 2020 OTA Program in- enroll in the spring se- als regain physical func- clude: Rayleigh Beck, mester at Carl Albert tion and improve mobil- Raye Brown, Stacy Clas- may contact Enrollment In Need of Clothing? 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Page 4 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Religious Poverty is Always Close Luke 16:19-21 There was a certain with such contrasts all the world is teeming. Do you Sabbath day. When he failed in his obligations to help rich man, which was clothed in purple live in a roomy terrace in a great city? There is want those less fortunate, he failed to perform that which and fine linen, and fared sumptuously and misery within a stone’s throw. Is your home a little the law required. every day: And there was a certain beg- villa in some quiet town? Learn something of that lane The question becomes, Who is our Neighbor? Who gar named Lazarus, which was laid at that you pass on Sundays going to the church. Are you should we try to help. Many give that responsibility his gate, full of sores, And desiring to a farmer’s daughter? Who was that tramp that the dog away to organization that were founded to do just Pastor be fed with the crumbs which fell from barked off today? Wherever you are, there is a Lazarus that. The organizations to feed the hungry, to make Michael Martin the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs near.” sure no child is without are everywhere these days. I came and licked his sores. It seems that we all have someone close that does encourage you to give locally and help people in your Vian This section of Scripture is used for not have what we have and there is a myriad of differ- own area. As much as I hate to say it, not all of those Baptist proving many different lesson for man- ent reasons. Our attitude toward them in more impor- organizations spend the money you send them to help Church kind to take note of. Its main thrust is tant than their circumstance. The Rich Man could not the people you want them to help. Much of the money comparing the lives of two men, then be bothered tending to the poor man. He was too busy is used up on “administration costs” and a very small showing the careful reader what the fu- making more so he could spend more on himself than percentage of the funds you give actually get to those ture held for each man. One thought only to pleasure to notice a poor man eating with his dogs. in need. himself. One thought only to survive another day. The Maybe he did notice him there. Maybe he thought The desire to give to the less fortunate is a good following excerpt is from a devotional I read every it was a fitting place for a person of his lowly estate. thing. Just don’t count on it getting you to heaven. Je- day. George H. Morrison wrote Devotional Sermons Maybe he thought he was doing the right thing by sus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man and included this paragraph for today’s scripture. allowing him to stay there to eat with the dogs. The cometh to the father but by me.” (John 14:6) The Bible “Here are two men, and day after day there is not word sumptuously means splendidly or magnificently. also tells is in Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in the space of twenty yards between them, yet a distance Jesus was trying to teach a lesson. The simple part any other: for there is none other name under heaven like the sea divides the two. The one is rich, the oth- of it was that riches will not get you to heaven, but given among men, whereby we must be saved.” er is a beggar. The one has every dainty on his table, grace through faith will. It also teaches us what Jesus “Love thy neighbor as they self” is a command to the other gathers the crumbs to stay his hunger. The referred to in Mark 12:31 “And the second is like, God’s People not to provide righteousness but because one is clothed in the fine linen of Egypt; the other on namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy- of the righteousness they already have. That righteous- the doorstep is in rags. The one has servants to do his self. There is none other commandment greater than ness is given instead of earned. Philippians 1:11 “Be- smallest bidding, they are fanning him in the long hot these.” ing filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by afternoon to drive away the flies; the other has no one It was a scripture that had been around for centu- Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.” to drive away the dogs when they gather round him ries (Lev. 19:18).Vian Yet Jesus applied it in a different way. Who is your neighbor? Who can you help today? Is and lick his sores with their unclean tongues. It would He Church applied itof toChrist righteousness. When the rich man there someone living close to us that can use a helping be impossible to conceive a greater contrast—and failedPastor to take Jerry note Waters and help a fellow Israelite, it did hand? Don’t overlook an opportunity to help relieve SUNDAY Life Church there is only a porch and a door between the two! Yet notMorning matter Service--10:30am how much he placedPastor in Bob the and treasury Tammy Whiteleyon the someone’s suffering. No Evening Service “If religion has let you down, disap- Sequoyah & Thornton St. pointed you, or even wounded you, First Missionary Life Church can help” Vian Baptist Church Blackgum Harvestime SUNDAY Pastor Mack Jackson Morning Service--10:30am Sales tax revenueChurch increasesMembers in reportedChrist for “We believe Worship is not a spectator Lakeview Baptist Pastor Chris and Kim Armer WEDNESDAY activity. It includesNow singing, praying, When lis- They tening, giving, preaching and learning.” Pastor Casey Rader Assembly Evening Youth--7pm 918-773-8767 SUNDAY SUNDAY most countyPastor towns Robert Buttrey SUNDAY Come Start Life With Us Sunday School--10am Sunday School--9:45am “All are Welcome” Child Care Provided Sunday School--10am Morning Worship--11:15am Morning Worship--10:45am SUNDAY Behind Synergy Bldg. on Had Seen Them The Oklahoma Tax CommissionWeight Watchers--5:30pm recently released $26,747,038 according to the Oklahoma Tax Com- WEDNESDAY Evening Bible Study--6pm Sunday School--10am Hwy 64, Sallisaw, OK, Youth Evening Bible Study- city salesWEDNESDAY tax collection figuresNight that Worship--6pm primarily repre- mission.Morning Worship--11am 918-776-9548 What 5:30pm an experience “good tidings of great joy Evening Worship--6:30pm WEDNESDAY Evening Worship--6pm sents local tax receipts from October business. The In county returns, the counties shared in a Adult Evening Bible Study- Rt. 1 Box 136, Gore Adult Bible Study--9:30am WEDNESDAY the shepherds had as which will be to all peo- monies they reported this period represent sales from $25,051,185 sales tax disbursement and a $4,960,128 6:30pm 1 mile west of Fin and Feather Night Worship--7pm Evening Service--7pm they went about daily ple” they acknowledged Across from Lizzie Henry Park October918-487-5422 16 to 31 and estimated salesYouth from Services November use5 taxmiles disbursement. north of Vian on life.on The Martin messageLuther King of salva-St. the message, “I bring you” 1 to 15. Royal Rangers & Missionettes TheHwy chart 82, 773-3068 below compares city sales taxes and tax- Viantion comes… salvation! They didn’t ig- Statewide, the disbursement of $154,648,811THURSDAY in sales able sales in area cities, towns and counties as well as a “We too have“which a dream” will nore the message! They tax collections returned to the Clothescities and Closet: towns 9am-3pm reflect- comparison for the same period in 2019. Taxable Sales Now Serving Needy Famlies be to all peo- didn’t hesitate to seek the ed an decrease of $4,830,778 from the $159,479,589 are calculated by dividing the tax collected by the tax ple.” Savior…The Baby in the distributedGore First to Southern the cities and townsSecond in Chance December Program last rateFirst and it Missionary shows a rough estimate of retail sales activ- David & Kathy Nelson “So it was, manger. year.Baptist The use Churchtax disbursement to cities918-773-5179 and towns was ity. Baptist Church when the an- After the angels went SUNDAY Van Ministry Available Pastor Mack Jackson Sunday School--9:45am 2020 “We believe Worship is not a spectator2019 Change gels had gone back to Heaven, they said, activity. It includes singing, praying lis- Lighthouse Shirley R. Morning Worship-10:50am away from “let us go to Bethlehem Oct/Nov tening,Oct/Nov giving, preaching and learning” Tabernaclefrom Watts Vian Evening Worship--6pm2020 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2019 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2019 to Church of Christ SUNDAY Pastor W.O. Armstrong them into “and see this thing that City WEDNESDAYrate through Nov 15 through Nov 15 rate through Nov 15 through Nov 15 2020 Pastor Jerry Waters Sunday School--10am “Everyone Welcome” heaven, that has come to pass, which GansBible Study/Worship--6:30pm 2% $831.54 $41,577.00Morning 2% Worship--11am $657.52 $32,876.00 26% the shepherds said to one the Lord hasSUNDAY made known Intercessory Prayer Ministery SUNDAY New Beginnings Church Morning Service--10:30am Gore 4% $51,425.88 $1,285,647.00 4%WEDNESDAY $44,329.58 $1,108,239.50Sunday School--10am 16% another, “Let us now go toNo us.” Evening They Service were seeking Marble918-489-2224 City 3% for $943.78 $31,459.33Evening 3% Bible Study--6pm $468.10 $15,603.33 102% Pastor Mike Glass Sequoyah & Thornton St. Prayer Request or e-mail Morning Service--11am to“We Bethlehem believe in Jesus, and the Holy see Ghost this to know Him. They made Moffett 2% $1,055.56 $52,778.00Across 2% from Lizzie $783.67 Henry Park Evening $39,183.50 Service--6pm 35% Vian [email protected] and love. Please come and Muldrow 3.5% $63,266.66 $1,807,618.86on 3.5% Martin Luther $59,718.03 King St. $1,706,229.43WEDNESDAY 6% thingjoin that us in our has worship.” come to it an urgent decision and Roland108 W. 5th Street 4% $129,578.87 $3,239,471.75 4%Vian $106,324.89 $2,658,122.25Evening Service--7pm 22% pass, whichSUNDAY the Lord has acted quickly. If they had SallisawGore, OK 4% $563,753.96 $14,093,849.00“We 4% too have $509,642.68 a dream” $12,741,067.00Corner of 9th and Campbell, 11% madeSunday known School to us.”--10am put it off, they may never Vian918-489-5721 4% $46,594.48 $1,164,862.00 4% $33,435.36 $835,884.00and Geneva St, Gore, OK 39% Morning“And they Worship--11am came with have known salvation. Webbers Falls 5.5% $44,404.70 $807,358.18 5.5% $55,373.11 $1,006,783.82 -20% Evening Service--5pm Church Directory haste WEDNESDAY and found Mary They did not make ex- Poteau 3% $508,806.83 $16,960,227.67 3% $446,843.71 $14,894,790.33 14% andEvening Joseph, Service--6pm and the Babe cuses. They said…“let us Stigler 3.5% $195,629.20 $5,589,405.71 3.5% $185,264.00 $5,293,257.14 6% lying in2nd a MONDAY manger. Now now go.” Stilwell 3.5% $230,978.57 $6,599,387.71 3.5% $214,894.88 $6,139,853.71 7% Every 2nd Monday of the Tahlequah 3.25% $923,909.74 $28,427,992.00 3.25% $668,447.29 $20,567,608.92 38% whenmonth: they Special had Services seen Him, with Like so many today County they Differentmade widely Speakers known who see the manger and Sequoyah 1.417% $391,181.54 $27,606,318.98 1.417% $369,415.33 $26,070,242.06 6% theOur saying New Home which is 6 was miles told N hear the message, but do Adair 1.75% $163,953.16Church $9,368,752.00 Directory 1.75% $154,370.80 $8,821,188.57 6% themof Sallisaw concerning on Hwy 59 this not take it seriously. Cherokee 1.75% $624,432.05 $35,681,831.43 1.75% $555,234.12 $31,727,664.00 12% Child”. Have You Seen Him Haskell 2% $156,432.02 $7,821,601.00 2% $180,839.43 $9,041,971.50 -13% They could not keep LeFlore 2% $655,286.22 $32,764,311.00 2% $586,653.26 $29,332,663.00 12% And all those who heard it marveled at those it to themselves. “Now Muskogee 0.65% $445,498.00 $68,538,153.85 0.65% $435,686.85 $67,028,746.15 2% First Baptist Church SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission things which were told when they had seen Him, them byof the Gore shepherds” they made widely known (LukeThe home2:8-20). of Trouty T the saying which~~~ was told HavePastor You Doug Heard? Bane ‘I am the light of the ChurCh DireCtory them concerningworld: he that this FBCHave Gore...your you place heard to belong the Child.” Theyfolloweth began me to shall live “good tidingsSUNDAY of great the ‘great commission”…not walk in Blackgum Christian First Baptist Church Landmark Vian First Free Will Sundayjoy?” Whatschool 9:45did youa.m. do? go and tell!darkness, Today, many but Union Church of Gore Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Sunday morning worship ser- shall have the light viceThe 11:00 message a.m. is to you Believers are not witness- Rev. Reggie Kelley, D. Div.- Pastor Garry Brown of life.’ The home of Trouty T Church SUNDAY Discipleship Training and CPT USA (Ret) personally. It is “to all ing of the “good tidings Pastor Doug Bane Pastor Steve Spyres Sunday School--10am choir practice 5:00 p.m. “Come as You Are. We’re Here to Serve” people.” The Savior is of great joy” which is FBC Gore...your place to belong “Growing in Grace” Morning Worship--11am Sunday evening worship 6:00 –KJ John 8:12 The Working People’s Church. SUNDAY ~~~ Veterans and Bikers Welcome SUNDAY WEDNESDAY p.m.born! You can be saved! for all people. Christian Sunday School--10am 918-773-5971 Sunday school--9:45am Service--7pm WEDNESDAYHe loves you and He when was the last time Morning Worship--11am SUNDAY Morning Worship--11:00am 1 block N of Vian Police Prayerspeaks meeting, “to you” youth person- group, you shared with the un- Evening Worship--6pm children’s program 6:30 p.m Sunday School--10am Discipleship Training and Dept., Corner of Blackstone In all thy ways acknowl- WEDNESDAY and Sequoyah Wednesdayally. He came evening to forgive believer the salvation of Morning Worship--11am choir practice--5:00pm edge him, and he shall Evening Bible Classes--7pm 918-776-4510 5thyou, and give Main you Street eternal life Jesus Christ? Evening Worship--5pm Evening worship--6:00pm WEDNESDAY Join us for worship and Bible study, Gore, OK directThose thy paths.Who Heard WEDNESDAY you are always welcome! and you can enjoy peace Weekday Service--6pm Vian United here on earth. KJ“And Proverbs all 3: those 6 who Hwy 82 E, 1/4 mile E of Prayer meeting and youth Van Ministry available-- Methodist Church Hwy Intersection, Vian group--6:30pm Call to make arrangements “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” You will not find the heard it marveled…” 5th and Main Street Hwy 82 N of Vian Come as you are, we would changesBaby lying to Vian in a First manger BlessedWhen areyou the hear pure the in heart: mes- Blackgum Gore, OK 918-773-5892 love to see you! Freetoday, will He baptist grew up,in the gave forsage, they and shall have see God.seen Him, www.vianlandmark.org SUNDAY KJ Matthew 5:8 First Baptist Church Sunday School --10am churchHis life directoryfor you, was bur- and you ask forgiveness Pastor Tim Hare First Presbyterian Worship--11am ied raised the third day of sin and place your We exist to bring glory to God by Church Round Mountain WEDNESDAY takeand Heout went the sun-back to His Ifaith will blessin Him, the Lord there at willall be exalting His Son, growing in His Pastor Dianah Gourley Community Worship--6:00pm truth and fulfilling His mission. dayFather evening in Heavenworship, and times:great hisjoy praise that shallyou cannotcon- “Worship amid beautiful stained glass Church Corner of Lee and SUNDAY with friendly people who are preserv- takeawaits out the both time times to come tinuallyexplain. be You in my cannot mouth. keep Sunday School--9:45am Pastor Kenneth Byrd Blackstone ing the past, serving Christ in the pres- Church Office Worship Service--10:45am ent, and looking forward to the future” SUNDAY onagain Wednesday for His Church and (I KJthis Psalms to yourself. 34: 1 You will 918-773-5335 Evening Service--5pm SUNDAY Morning Worship--10:30am replaceThess. 4:13-18).with Service-- . want all to hear and know WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Kids Meal--5:30pm Children’s Sunday School-9:30am 7pmWill you be going with IHis am the love light and of the salvation… world: Adult Sunday School-9:30am Evening Worship--7pm Westside Prayer Meeting and Bible Church of Christ Him when He returns? heHis that forgiveness. followeth me shall This not is Study--6pm Sunday Worship Service-11am 4 miles west of Vian SUNDAY takeThe outway phonethings num-are today, walkyour in testimony!darkness, but This is Kids and Youth--6pm 918-775-4868 on Hwy 64, 918-773-5431 Corner of Creek St. and watch for church sign, Worship--10:30am and 4pm berone andshould replace not put with off the shallwhat have you the light share. of life. Many Corner of Blackgum South Oak, Sallisaw, OK turn left, go across WEDNESDAY Cornersecurity of of Blackstone his/her future. KJtoday John who 8:12 hear, but only Landing Rd and Hwy. 100 Evening Service--7:00pm [email protected] RR Track, continue andThen Sequoyah you are prepared to marvel at the message, 1/2 mile W & S Hwy 64 West, 1 block north and put it off as far as ac- on Old Hwy 82, Vian leave this all behind! You Thou wilt keep him in perfect Cornerstone Gore United 918-521-6116 must take the time today, cepting Christ. Not all Tabernacle 918-776-4510 peace whose mind is stay Methodist Church look into the Manger, the edwill on believe!thee: because They he trust- prefer Pastor Jeff Green Vian Baptist Church List your church Rev. Richard Brasher Cross, and the Resur- ethto in live thee. in sin, ignore the “Cornerstone is the “Open hearts sharing God’s love.” Pastor Mike Martin for only Foundation of the Family” SUNDAY rection and the Rapture 5light and perish (Jn.3). SUNDAY $4.50 per week SUNDAY Sunday Service--9:30am Sunday School--9:45am which is just ahead, it Trust Iye pray in the each Lord unbeliev- for- Morning Worship--10:30am Morning Worship--10:45am or call Fellowship--10:30am can’t be that long! I en- ever:....er who hears this message Evening Worship--6:30pm Evening Worship--6:00pm Jan at 918-775-4433 Sunday School--10:45-11:30am courage you to prepare KJwill Isaiah do as26:3-4 the shepherds WEDNESDAY Evening Service–6pm WEDNESDAY to receive a Evening Service--7pm Wednesday Night Live--6:30pm for thetook Future! out 4-1-2020 did…seek Him and when We’d Love to See You! discount when Christ the King Turn on 8th Street, www.goreumc.org Corner of Hwys. 64 West When the shepherds Thatyou he find might present Him you it to will and Old 82 you pay for a year. Church go west to end, Gore 4th and Winn, Across street heard the “angel of the himselfmake it a “widelyglorious church,known.” not 918-489-2385 918-773-5226 Pastor Janet James from Grade School Lord”And speak Barbara the Jenkins message havingUnbeliever spot, or wrinkle, will you of Salvation“Building forwhich the future. is the or any such thing;See butWATTS that, page it 5 Believing in the impossible.” SUNDAY should be holy and without Sunday School--9:30am blemish. Break--10:15am KJ Ephesians 5:27 Morning Worship-- 10:30am Evening Worship--6pm WEDNESDAY Children & Youth--6pm Bible Study and Service-- 6pm Corner of Main & Thornton St., Vian 918-773-8088

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 5 Religious | Area News Don’t Worship His Creation! It’s sad to say many worships the cre- my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that them. 20For the invisible things of him in their knowledge, God gave them over ation and not The Creator. God the Fa- without ceasing I make mention of you from the creation of the world are clearly to a reprobate mind, to do those things ther, The Son and The Holy Ghost must always in my prayers; 10Making request, seen, being understood by the things which are not convenient; 29Being filled be honored in all things and not His cre- if by any means now at length I might that are made, even his eternal power with all unrighteousness, fornication, ation! have a prosperous journey by the will of and Godhead; so that they are without wickedness, covetousness, malicious- Romans 1:1-32 God to come unto you. 11For I long to see excuse: 21Because that, when they knew ness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, The Christian “1Paul, a servant you, that I may impart unto you some God, they glorified him not as God, nei- malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, hat- of Jesus Christ, spiritual gift, to the end ye may be estab- ther were thankful; but became vain in ers of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, Union Station called to be an lished; 12That is, that I may be comforted their imaginations, and their foolish inventors of evil things, disobedient to apostle, separated together with you by the mutual faith heart was darkened. 22Professing them- parents, 31Without understanding, cov- Pastor Reggie Kelley, unto the gospel both of you and me. selves to be wise, they became fools, enantbreakers, without natural affection, Blackgum Christian of God, 2(Which “13Now I would not have you ignorant, 23And changed the glory of the uncor- implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing Union Church he had prom- brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to ruptible God into an image made like to the judgment of God, that they which ised afore by his come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) corruptible man, and to birds, and four- commit such things are worthy of death, prophets in the that I might have some fruit among you footed beasts, and creeping things. not only do the same, but have pleasure holy scriptures,) 3Concerning his Son Je- also, even as among other Gentiles. 14I “24Wherefore God also gave them up in them that do them.” sus Christ our Lord, which was made of am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the to uncleanness through the lusts of their Keep your eyes on the Lord! Don’t the seed of David according to the flesh; Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the own hearts, to dishonour their own bod- worship His creation! Beware of Astrol- 4And declared to be the Son of God with unwise. 15So, as much as in me is, I am ies between themselves: 25Who changed ogy! power, according to the spirit of holi- ready to preach the gospel to you that are the truth of God into a lie, and wor- Deuteronomy 18:10-12 10There shall ness, by the resurrection from the dead: at Rome also. 16For I am not ashamed of shipped and served the creature more not be found among you any one that 5By whom we have received grace and the gospel of Christ: for it is the power than the Creator, who is blessed for maketh his son or his daughter to pass apostleship, for obedience to the faith of God unto salvation to every one that ever. Amen. 26For this cause God gave through the fire, or that useth divina- among all nations, for his name: 6Among believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the them up unto vile affections: for even tion, or an observer of times, or an en- whom are ye also the called of Jesus Greek. 17For therein is the righteousness their women did change the natural use chanter, or a witch, 11Or a charmer, or a Christ: 7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God revealed from faith to faith: as it into that which is against nature: 27And consulter with familiar spirits, or a wiz- of God, called to be saints: Grace to you is written, The just shall live by faith. likewise also the men, leaving the natu- ard, or a necromancer. 12For all that do and peace from God our Father, and the “18For the wrath of God is revealed ral use of the woman, burned in their these things are an abomination unto Lord Jesus Christ. from heaven against all ungodliness and lust one toward another; men with men the LORD: and because of these abomi- “8First, I thank my God through Jesus unrighteousness of men, who hold the working that which is unseemly, and re- nations the LORD thy God doth drive Christ for you all, that your faith is spo- truth in unrighteousness; 19Because that ceiving in themselves that recompence them out from before thee. ken of throughout the whole world. 9For which may be known of God is manifest of their error which was meet. 28And In the name of Jesus Christ, I love you. God is my witness, whom I serve with in them; for God hath shewed it unto even as they did not like to retain God Just come as you are. God bless!

WATTS Scribbles and Poems by a Blackgum Mountain Boy from page 4 dered them in her heart. Charles S. Davis, Written December, 2020 trust Him now? Jesus is Then the shepherds re- coming soon and it may turned, glorifying and be before you finish read- praising God for all the Meeting You ing this! things that they had Christian, make it heard and seen, as it was I recall the day I first met you, I started wondering what I could do, “widely known” of Him. told them.” I felt a warm glowing that was new. I just prayed that you would want me, too. “But Mary kept all Questions: shirleyr- I desired to take you in my arms, these things and pon- [email protected]. Hold you close and whisper charms. They say a sure sign of true love, Is when you cannot see someone enough. I had never felt feelings quite like this, That is how I now feel about you, A kiss and hug from you were my wish. We bond together like paper on glue. 2020 Fall Nursing Candidates Hearing you speak made my heart flutter, When I spoke back, it came out a stutter. Only time will tell what happens now, Pinned at CSC I do know I found more than a pal. I was losing control of my mind, My heart now controls all things I do, Connors State College the classes’ journey to- My actions were getting out of line. It tells me I must gain your love, too. celebrated the graduation gether. Jennifer Ashwood of 21 new nurses in a pin- represented the Tradi- ning ceremony held Dec. tional Nurse program, 11, on the Warner cam- and Amanda Hamilton Cherokee veterans can register on Cherokee Warriors Database pus in the Melvin Self represented the Career Fieldhouse. The pinning Ladder program. Central portal will identify, track Cherokee citizen veterans ceremony signifies the Students received their nursing students’ official pins from their instruc- than to do this from our including federal funding initiation into the broth- tors, participated in the centralized Cherokee to support veterans. erhood and sisterhood of Candle Lighting Ceremo- Warriors Database, con- The Cherokee Nation nurses. ny, and gave the Night- necting all departments has launched the new Ga- The modern ceremony ingale Pledge. Students in the Cherokee Nation.” dugi Portal to empower is rich with symbolism; graduating from the Tra- The Cherokee War- every tribal citizen. This it is the right of passage ditional Nurse program riors Database can be centralized database al- which can be traced all were: Jennifer Ashwood, found at https://gadugi- lows citizens to register the way back to the 1860s Tasha Caudwell, Rob- portal.cherokee.org/ and connect directly to when Florence Night- ert Fox Glander, Jean- Veterans can register services with singular ac- ingale was awarded the camille Griffin, Timber with branch of military, tion, rather than multiple Red Cross of St. George Hammans, Kenzy Ham- years of service and up- connections and applica- in recognition for her mons, Tanya Harris, Pey- load their military service tions. diligent service to the in- ton Kays, Kelsey Lerma, documents (DD214s). Once a citizen registers jured during the Crime- John Lewis, Jaylee Light, The data is verified by the and updates their address, an War. By 1916, the Kristen Morton, Jazmyn The Cherokee War- per-capita rates than oth- tribe’s Office of Veteran for example, that data is practice of pinning new Stonecipher, Megan Tow- riors Database, a central- er ethnicities, and have Affairs and citizens are shared in the registration graduates was standard ie, and Kylie Walker. ized portal to identify fought in every major identified across all de- citizenship database and throughout the United Students gradu- thousands of Cherokee conflict and war since partments, such as Chero- in coming months with States, and Connors fol- ating from the Career veterans across the globe, this country was founded, kee Veterans Center, reg- all other departments lows this practice. Ladder program were: is now live for tribal citi- and it’s been a challenge istration and eventually in the Cherokee Nation. Among some of Vonnie Asaro, Kylee Bat- zens who have served or over the years to identify tag offices, housing, health Previously, a Cherokee the graduates, the class tenfield, Julie Bishop, are serving in the Armed and serve each Cherokee services and others. Nation citizen completed nominated two students Minerva Cole, Sharame Forces to register. veteran,” Principal Chief “We will be a stronger a paper form or faxed in who spoke to their fellow Guess, Amanda Hamil- “We know that Chero- Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. and more responsible a request for a change of classmates and the family ton, Bradley Price, and kees serve in the United “What better way to serve government when we address, and had to pro- and friends present about Cheri Williams. States military at greater and support our veterans can identify every single vide similar updates to Cherokee Nation veteran various departments. and keep those records The Cherokee Nation current and updated in partnered with Salesforce Public urged to attend redistricting meeting our database,” Cherokee to launch the new “Ga- Nation Secretary of Vet- dugi Portal.” ROY FAULKENBERRY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Ave in Tahlequah. and invite all interested on race or political af- eran Affairs S. Joe Crit- “The Cherokee Nation District 2 Rep. Jim Ol- Olsen is the chairman community leaders as filiation. tenden said. “The Chero- believes in ‘gadugi,’ work- sen is inviting the public of the Northeast Okla- well as anyone from the - Compactness – a kee Warriors Database ing together to better our to attend a Northeast homa Subcommittee general public that is in- district should not be will enable us to better tribe,” said Chief of Staff Regional Redistricting and will be hosting the terested in coming. This unduly spread out. connect veterans to the Todd Enlow. “The portal meeting to be held at meeting. is a public meeting, and - Contiguity – all critical services they need signifies our Cherokee 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. “I will be opening we want to hear from all parts of the district must and rightly deserve.” spirit and the dedication 7, 2021, in Webb Au- the meeting briefly, and that have an interest in be next to each other. Crittenden said the of every Cherokee Nation ditorium at Northeast- then our redistricting the topic.” - Preserve political tribe will be able to better employee working to- ern State University in staff will explain the Olsen said the prin- subdivisions as much as inform veterans of events gether for the betterment Tahlequah. principles involved, and ciples for proper redis- possible, counties, cities. and services and increase of our citizens, beginning Webb Auditorium is then take questions from tricting are: - Districts should be financial opportunities, with our veterans.” located at 612 N. Grand those in attendance,” Ol- - You cannot include, of equal population (as sen said. “Please attend or exclude people based close as possible).

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COVID-19 Issues Force Format Changes for SCAC Vian Boys are Seeded Second in Tournament

CHRIS DAY The Black Diamonds The Gans’ girls were SPECIAL TO THE NEWS defeated Roland 49-39, consolation champions The Armstrong Bank which had won 10 con- in the Nadine Carpenter Sequoyah County Area secutive Sequoyah Coun- Invitational Tournament Classic basketball tour- ty Area Classic champi- in December. nament will have a new onships. It was Sallisaw’s Tournament action is look this year because of first county tournament scheduled to start Jan. 4 the COVID-19 pandem- championship since 2009 with the girls bracket. All ic. when the Black Dia- games will start at 6:30 Sallisaw High School monds defeated Roland p.m. and Stigler High School 48-45 in overtime. Here’s the opening day were scheduled to be the Muldrow’s Lady Bull- schedule. main site and secondary dogs won their fourth- Gans (2-1) vs. Roland sites for this year’s tour- straight Sequoyah Coun- (4-0) at Roland nament, which is sched- ty Area Classic title last Vian (1-0) vs. Central uled for Jan. 4-9. The year. Muldrow rallied in (2-0) at Muldrow pandemic changed the the final quarter to beat Stigler (1-2) vs. Salli- plan. Roland 45-42 last year. saw (1-4) at Stigler Now, first-round The way the boys and Gore (1-1) vs. Muld- games will be played at girls brackets are set up row (3-1) at Gore four sites — Roland High the Roland and Muld- The boys’ bracket will School, Muldrow High row girls would meet in start on Tuesday. All School, Stigler High the championship game games will tipoff at 6:30 School and Gore High if they can win their first p.m. School. Winners bracket two games. Roland and Roland (4-2) is ranked quarterfinal games will Sallisaw would compete No. 10 in Class 3A. The be played at Gore High in the boys’ champion- Rangers are the only School and Muldrow ship game if they can win ranked team in the boys’ High School. their first two games. bracket. Muldrow is 4-0 Consolation bracket Three teams in the and has early season wins games and the champi- girls’ bracket are ranked over Roland and Salli- onship and third-place in the Oklahoma Sec- saw. Gans is coming off games will be played at ondary School Activities a third-place finish in the sites to be determined. Association rankings in Nadine Carpenter Invi- The Roland girls and their respective classes. tational Tournament in boys are the top seeds for Muldrow (3-1) is December. this year’s county tourna- ranked No. 14 in Class Here’s that schedule. ment and the Vian boys 4A. The Lady Bulldogs Roland (4-2) vs. Gans and Muldrow girls are only loss was to Roland, (1-1) at Roland seeded second. which is 4-0 and ranked Central (1-1) vs. Sti- Sallisaw High School is No. 2 in Class 3A. Cen- gler (0-0) at Stigler the defending champion tral High School (2-0) is in the boys’ bracket. ranked No. 9 in Class 2A. See SCAC, page 7

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL Playing in Cotton Bowl Important for OU’s Stevenson

CHRIS DAY serving his suspension. carries. OU won the title SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Stevenson returned to with a 27-21 victory over University of Oklaho- the field Oct. 31. He was the Cyclones. It was OU’s ma running back Rham- instrumental in OU’s 62- 14th Big 12 title in the ondre Stevenson helped 28 win over Texas Tech league’s 25-season history the Sooners flip their sea- in Lubbock. He led the and the 50th conference son and win their sixth Sooners in rushing with championship in school consecutive Big 12 cham- 87 yards on 13 carries. history. pionship game. He scored three rushing Now, Stevenson and Oklahoma started the touchdowns in the first the 8-2 Sooners are pre- season with a 1-2 record. half. paring for the Cotton The Sooners two losses He would lead the Bowl against the Uni- came against Kansas State Sooners in rushing yards versity of Florida. The and Iowa State in the first every game for the rest of 8-3 Gators lost to Ala- two weeks of conference the season. bama (11-0) 52-46 in the play. With an 0-2 record, He rushed for 104 Southeastern Conference the Sooners needed to yards and two TDs to championship game. win the rest of the games help OU beat Kansas 62- The Cotton Bowl on their schedules. 9. will be played at 7 p.m. The turnaround start- He rushed for 149 Wednesday at AT&T Sta- ed in the Red River Rival- yards on 26 carries in dium in Arlington. The ry in Dallas. The Sooners OU’s 41-13 win over game will be televised on rallied 53-45 quadruple Oklahoma State. ESPN. overtime victory. Stevenson carried the OU coach Lincoln Ri- Stevenson was practic- ball 15 times for 55 yards ley let the Sooners have a ing, but not playing for and a touchdown in OU’s few days off to visit family OU at this point. 27-14 victory over Baylor. for Christmas. They re- The running back had In the Big 12 Cham- turned to practice earlier been suspended prior pionship game against this week. BRYAN TERRY, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | COURTESY to 2019 College Foot- University of Oklahoma running back Rhamon- season. Cowboy defensive back Kolby Harvell- Iowa State, Stevenson led dre Stevenson rushed for 149 yards on 26 carries Peel tries to tackle Stevenson. ball Playoffs and was still See OU, page 7 OU with 98 yards on 18 against Oklahoma State University earlier this

OUTDOORS Oklahoma outdoors: Bundle up and go on a hike New Year’s Day ED GODFREY park staff and volunteers. Canadian: The park will THE OKLAHOMAN Hikers should remem- host two separate hikes. Oklahoma State Parks ber to practice safe so- Meet at the park office once again will be hosting cial distancing and wear at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. for a “First Day Hikes” on New face coverings or masks. moderate 1.3-mile hike Year’s Day. Parks officials recom- on the Trivia Trail. (918- The free, guided hikes mend bringing water and 339-2204) will be held in 22 state snacks. Cameras and bin- • State parks around the states. oculars are suggested for Park, Ardmore: Meet at Fort Cobb State Park will wildlife viewing. the Nature Center for hold its organized hike Pets on leash are wel- two separate hikes. The on Jan. 2 while the Great come at most hikes, but first hike is at 10 a.m., Plains State Park will hold check with the park first. and the second is at 1:30 its on Jan. 3. Some parks are offering p.m. Hikes are limited to Some of the hikes re- hot chocolate and coffee 25 to 30 persons per hike. quire reservations in ad- after completion of the RSVP by email in ad- vance while others just hikes. vance to Bonnie.Farris@ require showing at the “First Day Hikes” are TravelOK.com. Reserva- appointed time and meet- being held in the follow- tions will be taken until ing place. Parking will be ing state parks: hikes are full. free for hikers at all state • Arrowhead State • Lake Thunderbird OKLAHOMA STATE PARKS | COURTESY parks on New Years Day. Park on Lake Eufaula, Hikers enjoy a past “First Day Hike” at Beavers Bend State Park in southeastern Oklahoma. The hikes will be led by See OUTDOORS, page 7 Twenty-two state parks will be holding free, guided “First Day Hikes” on New Years Day.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 7 Sports SCAC HORSE RACING from page 6 and Muldrow. Sallisaw (0-3) vs. Muld- The consolation cham- row (4-0) at Muldrow pionships are scheduled Welder Extends Dominance in Horse of Vian (0-1) vs. Gore (0- for 6:30 and 8 p.m. The 2) at Gore site will be determined. The consolation brack- The third place and the Meeting Voting at Remington Park ets will start Wednesday championship games with games at 4 p.m. and will be held on Saturday. OKLAHOMA CITY 6:30 p.m. The site will be Girls’ bracket games will – It basically came down determined. be played at 1:30 p.m. and to a victory by a neck in Championship bracket 6:30 p.m. Boys’ bracket his first ever stakes on the play will be held Thurs- games will be played at 3 grass – the $70,000 Rem- day with games at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sites will ington Park Turf Sprint – p.m. and 8 p.m. at Gore be determined later. but that win among four victories boosted Welder to his unprecedented third Horse of the Meet- OU ing Championship. from page 6 ton Bowl more important Welder also won The OU running back to Stevenson. the $130,000 Oklaho- said he was glad to have “It means a lot being ma Classics Sprint, the the chance to spend able to play in this bowl $70,000 Silver Goblin Christmas with family game. I’m going to have Stakes and an allowance even if it meant wearing a a lot of fun doing it,” he race that was so chock- mask and social distanc- said. full of stakes winners ing. Stevenson probably that it proved to be eas- Being around his fami- will see more playing ily the best non-stakes ly was enough. It also was time in the Cotton Bowl. race of the season. In good to get away from Teammate T.J. Pledger that race, Welder had to football for a few days, he entered the transfer por- face Share the Upside, said. tal and won’t be on the who earlier in the year, Now, Stevenson and team for the bowl game. defeated Breeders’ Cup DUSTON ORONA PHOTOGRAPHY, REMINGTON PARK | COURTESY the Sooners are focused Pledger needed to do Welder, shown winning the $70,000 Silver Goblin Stakes in November, was voted the Remington Park Sprint winner Whitmore Horse of the Meeting for an unprecedented third straight season. on the Cotton Bowl and what was best for him in the King Cotton Stakes Florida. and his future, Stevenson at Oaklawn Park in Hot It’s a bittersweet mo- said. Springs, Ark. However, on the turf. I’m honestly “It’s very surreal to Senor Buscador – Cham- ment for Stevenson. He and the other OU not sure I made the right me when I take a mo- pion 2-Year-Old Male had Welder lost to Shan- The Remington Park It brings back memo- running backs will step non C, instead of finish- decision by running him ment and think about all ries of missing the CFP up to fill the void. on the grass. The David that Welder has accom- Turf Sprint was arguably ing in front of him by a one of the top two most playoff game against Lou- The Cotton Bowl could neck in that turf stakes, it Vance (Stakes, the same plished,” said Luneack. “If isiana State University in be Stevenson’s final game weekend) being six fur- anyone would have told exciting races of the sea- might have been a differ- son, with the other com- 2019. It also could mark as a Sooner. ent story. Twice it seemed longs on the dirt would me it was possible, I’d the end of Stevenson’s The running back re- have fit him perfectly. But have told them they were ing from this 2-year-old Welder was beaten down in winning the $200,000 career at OU. He has a members watching NFL the stretch of that race. with the purse structure crazy.” year of eligibility left be- football with his dad on the way it was this year, What makes Luneack’s Springboard Mile, im- The finish had both own- proving to 2-for-2 life- cause of the COVID-19 Sundays, and dream- er Clayton Rash (Ra-Max different choices were success with Welder, with pandemic but could de- ing about playing in the made. Luckily, Welder leading rider David Ca- time. Jockey Luis Qui- Farms) and trainer Teri nonez had to rally from clare for the NFL draft pros. Luneack of Claremore, once again showed his brera up, is that she only and start fulfilling his pro “The dream is getting greatness and got up for started training race- 17 lengths behind down Okla., claiming simulta- the backstretch, then not football dreams. closer and closer,” Steven- neous heart attacks. the win.” horses in 2014. Luneack “The feeling last year son said. “I’m not taking He did win, and Lu- trained horses for show only win with Senor Bus- “I’ve watched the re- cador, but he blew past the is a feeling I almost never anything for granted. play of the turf sprint neack was thrilled by the competition, including experienced before,” Ste- I do have the extra year idea of being voted Horse some champions, prior entire field to finish 5-3/4 many, many times,” Lu- lengths ahead at the wire. venson said. “It hurt me, at my disposal. I’m not neack said. “How he got of the Meeting a third to moving to racing. This my family, my teammates thinking about the NFL time, something no other meet, with trainers that All Quinonez could say up in the final two jumps after it was over was, “Oh not being able to do what now. I’m focused on this is beyond me. Shannon horse has ever done twice started at least 20 times at I love.” season. I just want to fin- in the 32-year history of Remington, she was the my God, what a horse I C is so deadly fast at five have.’” It will be fun to It also makes the Cot- ish the season strong.” furlongs and runs so well Remington Park. top conditioner in win percentage (33 percent) watch how this horse per- and in-the-money per- forms as a 3-year-old for centage (67 percent). owner Joe Peacock, Jr., of “It’s definitely been a San Antonio, and New OUTDOORS crazy ride, training race- Mexico-based trainer from page 6 Park, Eufaula: Meet at 10 proximately 2 hours to for an easy, 1-mile hike horses,” she said. “I never Todd Fincher. State Park, Norman: Meet a.m. at the Visitor Center complete. The Outdoor along the paved Heart would have imagined this Oliviaofthedesert – at 11 a.m. at the Discov- for an easy, 1.5-mile hike Classroom hike is 1 mile Healthy Trail. (918-257- is what I would have end- Champion 2-Year-Old ery Cove Nature Center on the Chinkapin Trail. in length and will take 8330) ed up doing in life. But Female for two different hikes. (918-689-5311) approximately 45 min- • Greenleaf State now I can’t see myself do- This young filly made The first will take guests • Lake Wister State utes. Each hike will be Park, Braggs: There will ing anything else. Show trainer Ken McPeek a on the Nature Trail, while Park, Wister: Meet at 1 capped at 20 persons per be three separate hikes. horses were rewarding, winner in the Trapeze the second will take p.m. at the Ward’s Land- hike. (918-465-25650) Meet at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or but nothing compares to Stakes, Remington Park’s guests on a paved, ac- ing Shelter for a moder- • , Foss: 1 p.m. at the park office that feeling you get when top race for 2-year-old cessible trail. (405-360- ate, 1-mile hike along the Meet at the Cedar Point for an easy, 1-mile hike your horse is running fillies. Three-time con- 3572) Ward’s Landing Heart shelter at 2 p.m. for a along the paved Fam- down the stretch giving secutive title-winning • Alabaster Caverns Healthy Trail. (918-655- moderate, 2-mile hike on ily Fun Trail. The 1 p.m. you all it’s got – what a jockey David Cabrera State Park, Freedom: 7212) the Great Western Trail. hike will be dog-friendly. rush!” rode Oliviaofthedesert Meet at the park office at • McGee Creek State (580-592-4433) (918-487-5196) Welder, a 7-year-old for the first time, gain- 2 p.m. for an easy, ½-mile Park, Atoka: Meet at • Quartz Mountain • , gelded son of The Visu- ing his first career score hike on the Cavern Trail. 1 p.m. at T-Hill in the State Park, Lone Wolf: Hulbert/Sequoyah Bay aliser, out of the Tiznow in the Trapeze Stakes. (580-621-3381) park for an easy, 1.4-mile Two hikes are planned. State Park, Wagoner: A mare Dance Softly, swept He was named Jockey of • Boiling Springs State walk through the Potapo For the first hike, meet full day of hikes begin- all four categories he was the Week by the Jockey’s Park, Woodward: Meet at Campground. (580-889- at the park office at 6:15 ning at 6:45 a.m. until in as Champion – Horse Guild for the final week the park office at 2 p.m. 5822) a.m. for the sunrise hike. 4:30 p.m. are planned at of the Meeting, Older of racing at Remington. for an easy, 1-mile hike • Robbers Cave State A car caravan will travel Sequoyah and Sequoyah Male, Sprinter and Okla- It was evident that Ol- on the River Trail. (580- Park, Wilburton: Two to the main boat ramp Bay state parks. All par- homa-bred – as he has iviaofthedesert had some 256-7664)• Beavers Bend separate hikes will be where hikers will amble ticipants must register all three years during his talent when she ran third State Park, Broken Bow: held simultaneously, ev- down the beach and for each hike. Sign up on title run. to Coach in the overnight Meet at 11 a.m. at the ery 3 hours. Meet at the watch the sunrise over Facebook or e-mail An- During the season, Rags to Riches Stakes at Forest Heritage Center nature center at 9:30 a.m. Lake Altus-Lugert. For gelina.Stancampiano@ Welder also tied the re- Churchill Downs in Oc- for an easy, 1-mile hike and choose your hike. the second hike, meet at TravelOK.com. (918- cord for all-time Rem- tober, and she proved along the Forest Heritage The Mountain Trail hike the park office at 9 a.m. A 772-2108) ington Park wins with that winning the $60,000 Center Tree Trail. (580- is a moderate-to-stren- car caravan will take hik- • Jan. 2 at Fort Cobb Trapeze. his 15th victory here and Shared Sense – Cham- 494-6300) uous trail that is 3 miles ers to Cedar Valley for a State Park, Fort Cobb: extended his record of • Lake Eufaula State long and will take ap- pion 3-Year-Old Male stroll. The hike will be ap- Meet at 10 a.m. at the consecutive stakes wins Into August, Godol- proximately a mile over Eagles’ Nest Pavilion, to 11. Welder, the six- phin’s Racing operation generally level terrain. CS2530 and Eagle View furlong record holder and trainer Brad Cox had Both hikes will be limited Road for a moderate, at Remington Park, also considered running this SportS to the first 15 people who 3-mile hike on the West- had the fastest time for colt in the Kentucky Der- Calendar sign up. (580-305-1964) ern Oaks Heart Healthy the season at 6-1/2 fur- by. When they opted out, • Keystone State Park, Trail. Call the park to longs, winning the Silver the Grade 3 Oklahoma (All teams listed are high school teams) Mannford: Meet at the sign up for the hike. (405- Goblin Stakes in a time Derby was chosen and park office. The first 643-2249) of 1:15.49. His time of Saturday, Jan. 2 he came through. The hike begins at 12:01 a.m. • Jan. 3 at Great Plains :55.53 at five furlongs on colt gave Cox his second Gore basketball vs. McCurtain (3:30 p.m.). and the second begins at State Park, Mountain Monday, Jan. 4 the turf in the Reming- Oklahoma Derby win in 10:30 a.m. The moder- Park: Meet at 10 a.m. ton Park Turf Sprint was a row (Owendale – 2019) Vian girls’ basketball vs. Central at Muldrow in ate, 1.25-mile hike will be at the park office gift Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County Classic (6:30 the second-fastest of the when jockey Richard held on the Rangers Pass shop for a guided hike. meet, despite his never Eramia pushed him to a p.m.); Trail. (918-865-4991) It will start out easy on Gore girls’ basketball vs. Muldrow at Gore in having competed over 2-1/2 length victory. • Osage Hills State the Healthy Heart and turf in his career. Envoutante – Champion Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County Classic (6:30 Park, Pawhuska: Meet at Mountain Shade Camp- p.m.). The three stakes wins 3-Year-Old Female Tuesday, Jan. 5 the ball field at midnight ground Nature Trails (3/4 for Welder were restrict- McPeek shipped En- Vian boys’ basketball vs. Gore at Gore in Arm- for the first hike. A sec- mile) then go through ed to Oklahoma-breds. voutante for the Grade strong Bank Sequoyah County Classic (6:30 p.m.); ond hike will be held at the Granite Hills Hiking Here are the rest of the 3 Remington Park Oaks Vian wrestling dual (junior high and varsity) at 1 p.m. The easy, 1-mile Trail, a moderate trail up divisional champions for straight from two Grade Poteau (6 p.m.); hikes will be along the to 5 miles. Pets on leash the 2020 Remington Park 1 stakes attempts, the Wednesday, Jan. 6 Creek Loop Trail. (918- are welcome. Thoroughbred Season, Ashland at Keeneland Girls’ (4 p.m.) and boys’ (5:30 p.m.) consolation 336-5635) For more informa- determined by a vote of and the Alabama at Sara- semifinals in Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County • Grand Lake State tion, visit Facebook.com/ media covering the sea- toga. She showed her Classic (To Be Determined). Park, Bernice: Meet at 11 OklahomaStateParks or son, along with track and a.m. at the nature center TravelOK.com. industry professionals. See HORSE RACING, page 8

Page 8 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Public Records | Area News Sequoyah County Courthouse HORSE RACING Public Records from page 7 ing of Hot Springs, Ark., Crazy Legs Hirsch – 164,000 fans on Facebook class by easily winning improved her record for Champion Claimer and 10,500 Twitter follow- Editor’s note: If the age Suzanne James, 59, the $100,000 Remington the meet to two wins This late-running ers, Remington Park has does not appear next to a Sallisaw: DUS. Park Oaks. The win was in three tries with one 3-year-old hard-knock- provided more than $254 name, it was not listed in Donald Jenkins, 43, McPeek’s second in the third. Quinonez was in ing gelding stole the Million to the State of the court record. San Diego, Calif.: Possess, Oaks (Montana Native, the saddle for the Flashy hearts of Remington Oklahoma general educa- Felony Docket deliver, sell or manufac- 2013). Cabrera was in Lady. Park fans, coming from tion fund since the open- ture drug paraphernalia. Marcos Bain, 30, Sal- Hope Jessup, 27, Madi- the saddle for the 3-1/4 Quality Rocket – as much as 20 lengths ing of the casino in 2005. lisaw: Malicious injury length victory. Champion Turf Performer behind to win races. He Located at the junction son Heights, Va., Possess, to property–over $1,000; deliver, sell or manufac- Caliente Candy – Quality Rocket created ran six times during the of Interstates 35 & 44, in Grand larceny. Champion Older Female a buzz winning two turf meet, winning three and the heart of the Oklahoma ture drug paraphernalia. Julio Cortes, 38, Santa Chasady Kloster, 36, This 4-year-old daugh- stakes races at Reming- running second in the City Adventure District, Fe Springs, Calif.: Ac- ter of Sidney’s Candy, ton Park – the Red Earth other three. Crazy Legs Remington Park is open Sallisaw: Neglect or re- quire proceeds from drug fusal to compel child to out of the Salt Lake Stakes and the Oklahoma Hirsch, a son of Mucho daily for casino gaming activity. mare Nicks, gave trainer Classics Turf, both for Macho Man, out of the and simulcast horse rac- attend school. James Cripps, 22, Sal- James T. Larchey, Danny Pish back-to- Oklahoma-breds. The Peace Rules mare West- ing. The $200,000 Spring- lisaw: Biochemical as- back wins on Oklahoma 6-year-old gelded son of ern Peace, did not win board Mile, the top stakes IV, 29, Braggs: Possess sault,; Battery/A&B on Schedule II CDS; Oper- Derby Day after he had Backstabber, out of the a race until his seventh event for 2-year-olds at police officer. saddled Huntsinger to King of Scat mare Lady career start, but once he Remington Park, is fea- ate vehicle with defective Athena Fowler, 42, Sal- lamps; Fail to properly a win in the Kip Deville Cambridge, was ridden got the hang of it, he was tured on Friday, Dec. 18. lisaw: Malicious injury Stakes the race before the by Garrett Steinberg for all about winning. Jockey The 2020 Thoroughbred wear seatbelt. to property–over $1,000, Lisa Long, 59, Sallisaw: Flashy Lady Stakes. Cali- trainer Boyd Caster. The Danny Sorenson rode for Season continues through Grand larceny. ente Candy, owned by horse is owned by M. Pish and owner GFB Rac- Sunday, Dec. 20. Visit Neglect or refusal to com- Douglas Geurin, pel child to attend school. Laurence Jones and Ev- Gerald Ball of Shawnee, ing of Argyle, Texas. remingtonpark.com for 25, Sallisaw: Domestic ans Thoroughbred Rac- Okla. Tracked by more than more information. Tony Moore, 61, Muld- abuse–A&B. row: Petit larceny; Tam- Jorge Orozco, 28, Wal- pering with utilities. dron, Ark.: A&B with a Christopher Myers, 38, dangerous weapon; A&B Muldrow: Operate M/C Nursing homes awaiting vaccine with a dangerous weap- without valid DL; Seat- on; Kidnapping; Endan- belt–driver not wearing Hospital in Phase I vaccinations gering others while elud- seatbelt. ing/attempting to elude Gregory Patton, 30, ROY FAULKENBERRY nursing homes and long- no one allowed outside cians’ offices in what she police officers; Escape McAlester: DUS. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS from felony arrest or de- While some long-term term care facilities is a the home. called Phase I. Thomas Standingwa- major step forward in A spokesperson at All those that were tention. ter, 46, Vian: Threaten to care facilities and nurs- Teresa Ramirez, 43, ing homes in the state our fight against COV- Vian Nursing Home also vaccinated last week will perform act of violence; ID-19,” Gov. Kevin Stitt said they have received have to undergo a sec- Acquire proceeds from PI. have started receiving drug activity. the COVID-19 vaccine, said last Tuesday. “This no vaccine but are hope- ond shot to complete the Taylor Tanner, 50, Sal- it hasn’t quite reached year has been particu- ful to hear something in inoculations. Criminal lisaw: Malicious injury to those in Sequoyah larly hard for Oklaho- the next few days. Six said she is hoping property–under $1,000. County. mans who live or work The same response Phase II will start soon. Misdemeanors Small Claims Northeastern Health in long-term care facili- also came from Se- Phase II will involve first Marquita Brogdon, ties, which is why I pri- quoyah Manor and the responders, teachers and 49, Muldrow: Domestic Bank of America, Systems Sequoyah in N.A. vs. Luke J. Roberts– Sallisaw started Phase 1 oritized then, along with Gore Nursing Home. those individuals 65 or A&B. our frontline health care Oklahoma is expected older. Melissa Byers, 48, Fort Breach agreement/con- of vaccinating direct pa- tract. tient care employees at workers, to receive the to receive 44,000 dos- The Phase I vaccina- Smith, Ark.: DUS; Fail to vaccine. I’m grateful for es for the inoculations tions have been using comply with compulsory National Bank of Sal- the hospital and other lisaw vs. Matthew Bias– healthcare workers. all our health care part- in long-term care and the Pfizer vaccine, but insurance law. ners who have made to- nursing home facilities. Six said the Moderna Christopher Carter, Money judgement. Spokespersons for Se- LVNV Funding, LLC. quoyah Manor Nursing day possible.” The doses are to be ad- vaccine should be avail- 32, Madison Heights, Va.: “We have not received ministered by CV’s and able as part of the Phase Possess, deliver, sell or vs. Amber Jarnagin– Home, Sequoyah East Money judgement. Nursing Home, Vian the vaccine. They are sup- Walgreens through an II vaccinations. manufacture drug para- Nursing Home and Gore posed to notify us a week agreed partnership with In addition, Six said phernalia. Civil Nursing Center all said in advance. We are in con- the federal government. the hospital has started Rudy Collins, 73, Vian: last Wednesday they had tact with them and we’re Meanwhile, Stepha- using a drug for outpa- Threaten to perform act Appearances not received the vaccine anxiously awaiting word,” nie Six, administrator tients with COVID-19 of violence; PI. Roger Pence vs, Shan- as of this time. Carolyn Turrentine, di- at Northeastern Health symptoms or are show- Dustin Day, 37, Ro- non Vann–Breach of con- The first long-term rector of the Sequoyah Systems Sequoyah, said ing signs of the early on- land: Obtaining cash or tract. care facility resident re- East Nursing Home, said the hospital started vac- set of COVID. merchandise by bogus Bank of America vs. ceived the COVID-19 last Wednesday. cinating hospital em- She said the drug check/false pretenses. Darrell Smith–Breach vaccination last Tuesday Turrentine said Se- ployees last week and is Bamlanivimab is basical- Rebecca Enlow, 37, agreement/contract. at The Lodge at Brook- quoyah East Nurs- continuing with vacci- ly for those people who Sallisaw: Neglect or re- Discover Bank vs. line. ing Home has been on nations of direct patient do not require oxygen fusal to compel child to Matthew George–Money “Getting vaccines into lockdown since March, care workers such as to help head off further attend school. judgement. meaning no visitors and those working in physi- symptoms. Delores Hawk, 63, Sal- lisaw: Malicious injury to Marriages property–under $1,000. John M. Ewing and Tyler Hediger, 32, Alyssa D. Carney. Open enrollment period for Low Income Home Gore: Domestic abuse– Thomas C. Williams A&B; Threaten to per- and Johnna L. Emerson. Energy Assistance Program opens Dec. 22 form act of violence. Ricky Humphery, 37, Divorces Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) will begin If any household member is Native American, ap- Muskogee: Petit larceny; Jennifer Agent vs. Clint taking applications for the federally-funded Low In- plication should be made online at OKDHSLive.org Poss. of paraphernalia. Agent. come Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or with the member’s tribe. Households cannot re- Alisha Imgrund, 39, Samantha M. Silva vs. winter heating beginning Dec. 22. ceive assistance from both OKDHS and a tribe during Greenwood, Ark.: Ne- Elena J. Bryan. Customers in need of assistance with their main the same federal fiscal year. glect or refusal to compel Paul D. Osburn vs. heating utility bill are encouraged to apply online at Only one payment per year, per household is al- child to attend school. Donna J. Osburn. OKDHSlive.org. lowed for LIHEAP winter heating assistance. Pay- Many households receiving public assistance ments made on behalf of eligible households must be through OKDHS have been preauthorized for winter applied to the primary source of heating. Authorized NSU to host Native Strong heating assistance and do not need to apply. Preautho- payments may not be applied toward water, sewer, rized households have already been notified of their trash, cable or other services. Household is defined as recruitment event eligibility by mail. individuals living under the same roof with one utility Other households receiving assistance through meter. The Center for Tribal ent dances performed by OKDHS that did not meet the preauthorized selection Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, some Studies and Admissions NSU Native student lead- were sent a notice in the mail informing them of the utility vendors have delayed cutoffs. If the tempera- and Recruitment Office at ers and two panel sessions. Winter Heating open enrollment period, and should ture rises above 32 degrees during daytime hours and/ Northeastern State Univer- In the first session, fu- apply online at OKDHSlive.org. or 20 degrees or above during nighttime hours in win- sity will host Native Strong, ture students can interact ter months and the utility is in a cutoff status, the ven- a hands-on experience for with a panel of NSU Native dor can cutoff the utility. high school students to student leaders and ask PUBLIC NOTICE To apply for Winter Heating, have the following in- learn more about the ad- questions. Family mem- You benefit from public notices. Public notices are required You benefit from public notices. Public notices are required because formation available: missions process, Jan. 22, bers have the opportunity because a government body or corporation wants to do a government body or corporation wants to do something you need Most recent utility bill from the heating utility pro- 2021. Students can expect for exchange with a panel something you need to know about. to know about. vider to learn more about the ap- of NSU faculty and staff in ID (such as a driver’s license) plication process, scholar- the second session. There When government is about to change your life, or your When government is about to change your life, or your property or Social Security number ships, Native student sup- each party can find out property or assets are about to be taken, newspaper notices assets are about to be taken, newspaper notices are there to keep Verification of income port services and much more about their prospec- are there to keep you informed. you informed. Maximum monthly gross income allowed: more. tive student and university. www.oklahomanotices.com www.oklahomanotices.com Size of Household Allowable Monthly “We want to give stu- “This won’t be like a for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers Gross Income dents tools that they can typical conference or a lec- for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspaper 1 $ 1,383 actually use, rather than ture,” Wildcat said. “This 2 $ 1,868 just throwing a bunch of is an opportunity for any- 3 $ 2,353 information at them,” Sky body to learn what college 4 $ 2,839 Wildcat, student services has to offer and what it 5 $ 3,324 coordinator, said. means to be a Native stu- 6 $ 3,809 Wildcat says they want dent attending college.” 7 $ 4,295 to provide Native high The Native Strong event 8 $ 4,780 school students with the will run from 9 a.m. to For additional information and to apply for ben- opportunity to get some 2 p.m. in the University efits, visit OKDHSlive.org. cultural exposure, other- Center on the Tahlequah wise students may have Campus. If the event is un- never felt the need to go able to happen in person, it DUI: Driving under the influ- POSS: Possession ence TOC: Transporting open to a powwow or other cul- will be available via Zoom. DWI: Driving while intoxicated container tural events. For more info, call the DUS: Driving under M/V: motor vehicle The Native Strong Center for Tribal Studies at suspension D.L.: Driver’s license CDS: Controlled dangerous DPS: Department of Public event will feature culture- 918-444-4350. To register, substance Safety focused presentations, in- visit https://tinyurl.com/ CD: Controlled Drug A&B: Assault and Battery cluding a variety of differ- y493t2h8.

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Annual Subscription Rate $20 In Sequoyah County • $30 Out of Sequoyah County POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to... Eastern Times Register, POB 750, Vian, OK 74962 Page 10 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Area News Pruitt’s Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Donald and Linda Colson and Garrett Rand District for 23 years as a Ruth Pruitt of Lewisville, of Lubbock, Texas. nurse and bookkeeper. Texas will be celebrating After Donald served Donald’s hobbies in- their 60th wedding an- his tour of duty in Korea, cluded coaching sports niversary on Thurs., Dec. they moved to Oklahoma and working on cars 31, 2020. City where he worked for and Linda enjoyed china Donald is the son of Ford Motor Company painting. They both loved Ivey and Opal Pruitt of and Linda worked for the to square dance. After Blackgum and Linda is Federal Reserve Bank. retirement they have the daughter of Monza They lived in Oklahoma enjoyed traveling and Marrs of Bakersfield, Ca- City for eight years before spending time with their lif. and Elvina Marrs of Donald was transferred grandsons. Vian. by Ford to Dallas, Texas. Donald and Linda plan They were married Donald and Linda on celebrating their an- in Vian by Robert Hill. made their home in Lew- niversary in Oklahoma Donald and Linda Ruth Pruitt then. SUBMITTED Together they have one isville, Texas. Donald re- City at the 21C Museum daughter, Ann Rand of tired from Ford Motor Hotel, where Ford Motor Houston, Texas; one son, Company after 40 years Company was originally Corey Pruitt of Lewisville, of service. Linda worked located and where Don- Texas; and two grandsons, for the Lewisville School ald began his career. Moore: I’m glad life brought me here

LYNN MCCULLEY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS found a job. I’m thankful I did,” she said, smiling. Cindy Moore of Gore Moore said her favor- said Oklahoma is the last ite pastime is taking road place she would have ever trips. thought of living but after “We actually go and having been in Sequoyah visit other state parks. We County for the past camp, go kayaking and three years, she’s glad life things like that. We both brought her “here.” can’t be still too long. We Moore, who lives on have a family member to Moonshine Road near come and take care of his Gore, works as a custom- Cindy Moore mom and then we’re usu- er service specialist for ally gone for a few days,” Tenkiller State Park. ervations. she said. “The first thing I “I work odd hours ac- Moore said her birth- thought about when I tually. I work from Friday day is coming up soon first moved here was why until Tuesday so I’m here and she and “Max” have would anyone want to most weekends,” she said. another trip planned. live in tornado alley?” she “But I love what I do. I She has a son, Brian, said, laughing. enjoy talking to people. I who just completed his “But it’s so beauti- worked in property man- four CPA tests and is taking ful here and I love the agement and worked in a job in Texas in January. people, those I meet at accounting services in “I’m just very proud of the lake who come from Texas. I’ve also worked in him,” she said. all over and those I meet Colorado which is where Moore said she has not from here and the sur- I thought I might want to decided if she will always rounding area,” she said. end up living but I’m glad live in Sequoyah County Moore was born and Donald and Linda Ruth Pruitt now. SUBMITTED circumstances brought or in Oklahoma. raised in Florida. She me here,” she said. “I’m not sure yet. I love later moved to Colorado Moore said she met this area and the hills are then Texas before coming her “significant other” in so beautiful. I love the to Oklahoma. Texas and he invited her lakes and I’m thankful I “I kind of like the four to come live in Sequoyah found a job working for seasons here in Oklaho- County. the state park,” she said. ma. In Florida, it’s either “He lost his father and “I’m an only child so Make the New hot or chilly,” she said. he made a promise to him my mom follows me. She As a customer service to take care of his mother doesn’t live too far from specialist for Tenkiller so we moved here to take me here so I’m glad she’s Year’s Resolution State Park, Moore said her care of her,” she said. “On here too. She seems to duties involve waiting on my days off, I take her like it here,” Moore said. customers, taking money, for doctor visits. It was a “But for right now, we answering phones, and little too quiet here until I like it,” she said, smiling. A New YOU Revolution. helping people with res-

Write down your reasons for quitting. Clerk and Keep these with you and read them as a Commissioner reminder when cravings hit. honored for years of service My Reasons for Quitting Tobacco: Sequoyah County Court Clerk Vicki Beaty and District 2 County Commis- 1. sioner Steve Carter were honored last week by the Sequoyah County 2. Democratic party for their years of dedication and service to the com- 3. munity. Both will be leaving office 4. in January. 5. SUBMITTED VIAN NURSING & REHAB You have your reasons, and you have our number. Remember, 305 N Thornton, Vian • 918-773-5258 the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is here to help with the FREE Presents Alison Farris Schuyler Montgomery tools, resources and support you need to quit tobacco. Administrator Owner Greetings all from Vian Nursing & Rehab! I hope and pray Call 1-800-QUIT NOW or visit OKhelpline.com to get started. Greetings everyone! I hope that you all are finding ways that members of our community and surrounding areas are all tostaying avoid healthy the Corona during Virusthis trying this week.time. We, There along is with so much Gore uncertaintyNursing Center, at thisare doing time our that best it’s to hard keep not abreast to take of all every the precautionrecommendations you can from think the of. CDC, One along thing with that thewe statedo know and atfederal this point guidelines. is that Currently, our elderly neither population home has seems any critical to be exceptionallyissues related tovulnerable COVID-19 with and this although particular we havevirus. restricted visitorsWith thatat this being time, said,we are Vian still Nursing taking daily & Rehab measures and to our monitor sister facility,our residents Gore Nursing and staff. Center, Our are residents restricting are all visitorskeeping from contact bothwith theirfacilities loved at this ones time. over We the feel phone that and the safety some wonderfuland well- beingcommunity of our members residents haveis our created greatest homemade concern at cardsthis point with andnotes this of encouragementprecaution has tobeen get receivedthem through well bythis our difficult residents time. andWe theirlook forward family to members. the days ahead We when will we re-evaluate can put this these virus 13-17-year-olds can receive free help to quit measuresbehind us, onbut a forweekly now letsbasis all and take will the ensure time to that do ourthe partvisitor to through live text, phone or web chat. Visit restrictionhelp prevent is thenot spreadin place of any illness longer for ourselves than is necessary. and our loved MyLifeMyQuit.com or text “Start My Quit” to ones. 855-891-9989. Until nextnext time time FromAlison the Farris,Farris, Staff Administrator Administrator & Residents at Vian Nursing & Rehab