Thanksgiving Celebrated at Checotah Schools

Two Sections • 16 Pages • Vol. 110, No. 49 Thursday, November 28, 2019 USPS335-220 • $1.00 Thanksgiving celebrated at Checotah schools

LaDonna Rhodes ron Scott’s, and they will receive a pizza Staff Writer party. Thanksgiving was celebrated at Che- Then Checotah Intermediate had cotah Public Schools many different their annual Turkey Olympics that was ways this year. Marshall Elementary loud and proud with so many games. PreK performed a “Thanksgiving Sto- The entire day was full of competi- ry” to the delight of many parents and tion between all the classes. school faculty. Finally, at the end of the day Inter- A preacher jumped up to say “halle- mediate Principal Ryan Ambrose an- lujah” to the turkeys running across the nounced the winning classes. stage shaking their tail feathers during They were: the play, which was entertaining to all. - 5th grade: LaDonna Utley At the Middle School they held a can - 4th grade: Stacy Coleman drive led by the student council. They - 3rd grade: Amber Walker raised over $620 and collected 3,143 - 2nd grade: Laura Rainbolt. who was cans and non-perishable items for the the overall winner. Methodist Missions, showing everyone No matter how many ways the they know how to give back to the com- schools chose to celebrate their Thanks- munity. giving week, they all had fun and were LADONNA RHODES | THE DEMOCRAT This year the winning class was Sha- ready for their Thanksgiving break. Checotah students celebrate Thanksgiving at Marshall Elementary.

Turkey and stuffing award prize money to the may fill your bellies this winners of the Best Float weekend, but don’t for- competition: first place, get to register your float $150; second place, $100; for next weekend with and $50 for third place the Checotah Chamber during the Shop Checo- of Commerce. Yes, be- tah Give-Away. lieve it or not, we are only The float competition one week away from our is sponsored this year by Christmas parade and Gambino’s Pizza. Shop Checotah Give- The theme this year Away on Saturday, Dec. on the parade is “A Gin- 7. gerbread Christmas” so To register a float in get creative with all those the parade, entrants must gumdrops, peppermints call the Chamber office and gingerbread men. at 918-473-2070 no later Line up starts at 2:30 than Friday, December p.m. The parade starts at 5. Floats will be assigned 4 p.m. and will go north an entry number, which down Broadway. LADONNA RHODES | THE DEMOCRAT must be displayed on Immediately following First responders and their families were treated to a free Thanks- bly. Pastor Bud Shackelford, who also serves as a chaplain for the each float. giving dinner at the Checotah First Assembly of God on Nov. 20 with Checotah Police Department, said it’s just a nice way to thank all The Chamber will See REGISTER, page A2 the help of Thrivent Financial and the congregation of First Assem- the First Responders for all they do for the community.

A Civil War Christmas at Checotah Man Honey Springs Sentenced by Federal Honey Springs Battle- opportunity to sit, talk Court for Illegal field and Visitor Center and take photographs announces its second an- with Santa. Possession of a Gun nual Civil War Christmas There also will be event to be held from 3 Christmas crafts, a col- MUSKOGEE – The p.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur- oring contest, Civil War federal court in Musk- ogee last week sentenced day, Dec. 14. soldiers dressed in pe- Checotah resident Joshua The event will be fun riod attire and refresh- Dewayne Funburg, 34, for adults and children ments provided by the to almost eight years in Checotah Roundup Playday season ends on a win alike. Checotah Landmark prison after Funburg pled Children are encour- Preservation Society guilty in May to posses- aged to bring their wish from the Katy Depot in sion of a firearm after a The 2019 Checotah 38 competitors that qual- and Pole Bending. lists to the Visitor Center, Checotah. former felony conviction. Roundup Club Playday ified in the horse riding The season began on season was a great suc- events – Barrel Racing, where they will have the See HONEY SPRINGS, page A2 See CHECOTAH MAN, page A2 cess. This year there were Flag Race, Rings, Goats, See ROUNDUP, page A2

Checotah News File for Checotah School Monday, Dec. 2 through Wednesday, Dec. 4. What’s Inside Board race December The No. 5 district is bounded by Interstate 40 on the north and 4210 Opinions ...... A4 PNB to close 2-4 Road on the west. The Board of Education of Che- Court Report ...... A5 Thanksgiving Day cotah Public Schools announces that Sports ...... B1-B2 Peoples National Bank will be closed qualified individuals interested in Time to reserve and set Area Calendar ...... B3 Thursday, Nov. 28 in the national ob- running as a candidate for the No. 5 seat on the Checotah Board of Educa- up Christmas tree Business Directory ...... B8 servance of Thanksgiving. All its facili- It’s time for the annual tree decorat- tion may file to run as a candidate for Classifieds/Legals ...... B9 ties will reopen during regular business this seat at the McIntosh County Elec- ing down South Broadway. Businesses hours on Friday, Nov. 29. tion Board between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., See CHECOTAH NEWS, page A5 Obits ...... A5 PAGE A2 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com REGISTER ROUNDUP from page A1 from page A1 Reserve Champion: ful Christmas music sung Benchmark buckle, the parade, the 2019 Shop by the local school choir, March 31. There were matching Oxbow breast Checotah Christmas the Blue Notes. Plus there usually two playdays collar and bridle, bucket, Give-Away will get un- will be cookies and cocoa per month on Sunday and a hoodie. derway at Veterans Park to lure in Santa. Don’t afternoons. The largest 3rd Place: Benchmark with hundreds of dollars forget your camera to number of competitors buckle, Oxbow leather/ worth of merchandise, capture the moments for this year was 50. The beaded headstall, bucket, gift baskets, certificates with your little ones. competitors range in age and a hoodie. and Checotah Bucks. Float competition win- from one to 18 years old. 4th Place: Benchmark Gates will open at 5 ners will be announced The Leadline class is for buckle, Oxbow Rawhide LADONNA RHODES | THE DEMOCRAT p.m. and tickets are free then the evening will kids that are learning to braided headstall, bucket, Students from Ms. Lacie William’s 4th grade class try their hand at for the drawings. Howev- draw to a close with the ride. PeeWee is 8 years and a hoodie. the pulley systems on the Science Matters Mobile Museum truck er, you must be 18 years lighting of the City of and younger, then there 5th Place: Benchmark of age or older to receive Checotah’s Christmas are 9-11 years-old, 12- buckle, Oxbow hand a ticket and you must be Tree. 14 years-old, and 15-18 braided mule tape halter, present to win. It will be fun for all, so years-old. bucket, and a hoodie. Science Matters There will be wonder- make plans to attend. This year over $9,000 6th Place: Benchmark in cash and prizes was buckle, Oxbow brush, Mobile Museum Stops awarded! On behalf of hay bag, and a hoodie. the CRUC Playday Crew, Qualifiers: Benchmark we want to thank all the buckle, bucket, and a In Checotah HONEY SPRINGS parents, grandparents, hoodie. friends, and family that from page A1 not officially designated continually support these 2019 PLAYDAY LaDonna Rhodes of Beth Sherrill from a federal holiday until kids inside and outside of Staff Writer The program is free to WINNERS/QUALIFIERS the Jim Lucas Library, it 1870. President Ulyss- the arena. We would also A grant from EPSCoR didn’t take long before the public, but donations es S. Grant designated LEADLINE are always welcome. like to thank the numer- funded a recent visit of all the students were Christmas as an official ous local businesses that 1. Jax Wilhite the Science Matters Mo- fully immersed in the Soldiers celebrated holiday after the Civil 2. Presley Ford Christmas in camp dur- donated money to help bile Museum to Checo- wonders and relevance War in an attempt to re- purchase the prizes for 3. Hannah Madewell tah Intermediate School of science. ing the Civil War in many unite the still fractured 4. Baylie Miller ways. For example, they the contestants. None of (CIS) for a few days of in- Each student country. this is possible without 5. Hallie Madewell teractive fun. The grant was transported into an commonly decorated For more information 6. TJ McFall trees in their campsites, all the volunteers and is a limited run program interactive environment regarding the event and continual support of the where four specially cho- with highly engaging ex- sang Christmas carols Honey Springs Battlefield PEEWEE and gave gifts. community. sen libraries in Oklaho- hibits that encouraged and Visitor Center, please We would like to 1. Taggart Duvall ma are prototype affiliate them to explore, investi- Although Christmas email honeysprings@ 2. Halia Salyer was celebrated during thank Heather and Jason members with the Okla- gate and experiment with okhistory.org or alynn@ Combs, Jayme and Buck 3. Rylee Goddard homa Museum Network. all forms of science. the Civil War by both the okhistory.org, or call 918- 4. Ace Wilhite North and South, it was Fields, Jenny and Spud This grant allows them Some students loved 473-5572. Duvall, Matt and Brandy 5. Joey Groseclos access to professional seeing their shadows McFall, Aaron and Ta- 6. Abigail McFall development training, li- captured on the white mara Miller, Dean Casey, brary program kits, and wall while others learned and Doug Madewell for 9 thru 11 the use and training of about gravitational pull CHECOTAH MAN taking care of all the be- 1. Traegan Duvall the Science Matters Mo- and pulley systems. Oth- hind the scenes work 2. Tru Pippin bile Museum. from page A1 ers were fascinated by the in federal prison by the that is done to keep these 3. Bailey Burton CIS Principal Ryan vortex and others wanted events going for the kids. 4. Rylie Harris Ambrose and his Inter- Between July 2002 and Eastern District Court to hear how different fre- February of this year, of Oklahoma, Funburg The banquet food and 5. Noah Ellis mediate teachers were quencies changed their drinks were donated by 6. Aurora Madewell thrilled to receive the Funburg was arrested will be required to be un- voice through a micro- multiple times in Mc- der supervision for three the CRUC Roundup club, grant and opportunity for phone. Top Value, Walmart, and 12 thru 14 their students. “We are al- Intosh County. Charges years after his released. The Science Mat- United States Attor- Casey’s General Store. 1. Chance Pippin ways looking for fun and included assault and bat- 2. Larry Burton ters Mobile ensures that tery with a dangerous ney Brian J. Kuester said, We would like to thank innovative ways to en- students use their own Michael and Shawnna 3. Ali Salyer gage our students and the weapon, eluding a police “The defendant has a sig- curiosity, a necessary nificant criminal history Wilhite and Jason Moore 4. Logan Jones Science Matters Mobile officer, unauthorized use 5. Rachel Stauffer and vital element for any of a motor vehicle, pos- including multiple felony for smoking the meat. did just that,” Ambrose budding scientist. This The Chamber of Com- 6. Kaylin Leon said. session of CDS, second convictions, yet he pos- inspires students to use degree burglary, robbery sessed a firearm. This of- merce provided the PA The students of CIS their observational and 15 thru 18 by force or fear and rob- fice and our federal law system; thank you Mayor 1. Gunner Harris took turns by class- critical thinking skills Tarkington for providing rooms as they boarded bery with a weapon. enforcement partners 2. Gracie Burnside to discover what each Funburg’s last arrest will continue to utilize us with a location to host the 40-foot truck that exhibit has to offer and 3. Sidney Royse was on Feb. 12, when he resources and federal law the banquet. 4. Camarie Lansdale was parked in the park- what they have to offer In addition to cash that ing lot. With the help was charged with rob- to assist state, local, and the world. bery with a weapon, pos- tribal agencies in their each contestant received, Qualifiers session of a firearm after ongoing efforts to combat these are the prizes that • Alivia Groseclos * conviction of a felony, violent crime. Working were awarded based off Trevin Madewell knowingly concealing together, we will reduce the total year-end all • Avaree Bowen * stolen property and leav- violent crime.” around results: Emme Jackson ing the scene of an acci- The Honorable Ronald Champion: Bench- • Allie Bowman * dent involving damage. A. White, U.S. District mark buckle, Oxbow Madison Madewell The arrest followed an Judge in the United States Black Diamond Luxe • Teagan Madewell * investigation by the Mc- District Court for the Saddle Pad, Oxbow an- Dillon Madewell Intosh County Sheriff’s Eastern District of Okla- tique halter with lead • Payson Ellis * Owen Office, the Checotah Po- homa, in Muskogee, pre- rope, bucket, and a hood- Ellis lice Department and the sided over the hearing. ie. Federal Bureau of Inves- Assistant United States tigation. Attorney Dean Burris In addition to being represented the United sentenced to 94 months States. School Board candidate filing begins Dec. 2

Senior Center Menu The candidate filing No Notary Public is period for the Board of available after 4 p.m. Dec. 2 – Dec. 6 Education in McIntosh No filing fee is re- Monday, Dec. 2: Steak fingers; cream of County school districts is quired. potato soup; green beans; roll; Rice Krispies Dec. 2, 3 and 4. The Board of Educa- Treat; milk All candidate filings tion positions at stake Tuesday, Dec. 3: Fettuccine Alfredo w/ will occur at the McIn- will be filled at the Board chicken; peas; breadstick; mixed fruit; Jell-O tosh County Election of Education Primary Board office from 8 a.m. Election scheduled Feb- w/whipped cream; milk to 5 p.m. in the McIntosh ruary 11, 2020, and the Wednesday, Dec. 4: BBQ chicken; potato County Courthouse at Board of Education Gen- salad; coleslaw; bread; pudding; milk 110 North 1st, Eufaula. eral Election on Tuesday, Thursday, Dec. 5: Swiss steak w/peppers & While the courthouse April 7, 2020. onions in gravy; carrots; roll; angel food cake closes at 4 p.m. daily, the If only two candidates w/strawberries; milk Election Board office will file, the position will be remain open until 5 p.m. filled at the General Elec- Friday, Dec. 6: Hot dog w/chili & cheese; to accommodate persons tion in April. corn; fresh fruit; carrot cake; milk who wish to file. If more than two candidates file, a Primary Election will be held in February. OPEN INVITATION TO THE CHECOTAH PUBLIC LIBRARY If no candidate re- ceives more than 50 percent of the total votes cast OPEN HOUSE in the Primary Election, the two candidates re- Sunday, December 1st ceiving the highest number of votes will meet in 1:00 to 4:00 the General Election. Get your picture with "Rose the Reindeer" Candidates may file for Refreshments the following offices: LIVE Checotah School Dis- REINDEER Make-It-Take-It Crafts trict – Board Position #5 Door Prizes (5 year term) Bring your camera, tablet, phone or other device to take your pictures. Program made possible by Peoples National Bank, Armstrong Bank & First Family Federal Credit Union Eufaula School District

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Checotah Middle School Makes Donatations

Submitted Checotah Middle School collected 3,143 cans and nonperishables for the local Methodist Mission.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

Hosstyle Motors is the Chamber Business of the Month. Hosstyle Motors is owned by Hoss and Misty Durrett. The business is located at 2238 N. Broadway. Hours are Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. They specialize in diesel trucks and Spartan lawn mowers. They also carry a full line of Husqvarna products. See them for all of your tire/ wheel needs. Submitted Checotah Middle School donated $620 to the local Methodist Mission. PAGE A4 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com OPINIONS Thankful for a strong mother Because I had a strong mother, I learned my own Most of all, I learned how to survive because of independence and how to speak my mind. I learned I my strong mother. Even through some of the hardest didn’t have to depend on anyone but myself. Howev- times in our lives when my daddy and grandmother er, I learned I better not leave God out of the picture. were dying, my strong mother never quit. She never My strong mother also knew the importance of gave up. She never stopped tending and taking care education and she pushed me to get good grades, but of everyone and she taught me I could always rise she also encouraged me to express myself through above any situation and shine again, just like she had As a strong-willed child, I unfortunately learned literacy. Now I love to write and hopefully one day done for herself. the hard way on just about everything. Therefore, I I’ll write the children’s book that’s been in my head So here’s to my strong mother because I under- often seemed to knock a knot on my head or knock for 30 years. stand there is so much more that goes into becoming the hide off my knees, but my strong mother would My strong mother also taught me to respect others a strong mother. come to my rescue, fix me up and I would be good to and myself. I wish more mothers would teach this We become strong, even stronger every year, and go again to learn another life lesson. today. that is the testament of our love for our children that Because I had a strong mother I understood how As I look back on my childhood, I see all the defin- they too will become strong men and women. May love felt and the bond between a mother and child. I ing moments that molded me into the woman that this strength be something we stand in awe of as it I am today. Those defining moments seemed to re- also understood how families were supposed to love teaches us and our children and our children’s chil- volve around my strong mother and for that, I am and help each other because I had the example of a dren. truly thankful. strong mother. Celebrating our Heritage Letters legacy and hardships Native Americans have over- come. We know the stories of our ancestors and we pass them on to future generations. Our history and our sovereignty are what bind us together. Policy Earlier this month, I joined several of my colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing the month The staff of The McIntosh County Demo- November is National Native American Heritage of November as National Native American Heritage Month. This month gives all Americans the oppor- Month. The resolution recognizes the contributions of crat welcomes Letters to the Editor on sub- tunity to celebrate the legacy of the first people who Native Americans along with the need to strengthen jects of interest to our readers. Short letters called this land home. the United States’ government-to-government rela- are most likely selected for publication, but tionship with Native Nations. I am a member of Cherokee Nation and one of only the use of any material is at the discretion of four Native Americans in Congress. Being Cherokee I am proud to embrace my Cherokee heritage and I is an important part of my heritage. Like many Native believe that our heritage and traditions should be cel- The McIntosh County Democrat staff. Let- Americans, my wife and I are raising our children on ebrated not only this month, but year-round. ters should not be over 500 words. Editing the same plot of land where my ancestors have been Want to stay up-to-date on what I’m doing in may be necessary for space or clarity or to Oklahoma and Washington on your behalf? Sign for generations. avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy, Native Americans have a unique opportunity to up for my newsletter by visiting Mullin.house. educate their children and fellow Americans about the gov/. but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers. “Letters” used do not necessarily reflect the policies, opinions or beliefs of the Democrat staff. For the Children: All letters must have the handwritten sig- nature of the writer and include address Preparing for the 2020 Census and daytime telephone number for verifi- cation purposes only (address and phone Joe Dorman, CEO number will not be published). Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy It was an honor and a privilege to speak to a group of All letters should be addressed to: concerned Garfield County residents last week about The McIntosh County Democrat, 109 S. the United State Census and the impact this 2020 Main, Eufaula, OK 74432 or email to de- count will likely have on our state. The good news for [email protected] Garfield County is it was one of the better perform- ing communities across the state, with a 2010 census response rate of approximately 73 percent. That com- pares favorably to Oklahoma’s overall response rate of 68 percent, and just below the national rate of 74 percent. Based on the latest census estimates (for the 2013- 2017 period), 3,786,725 people lived in 1,468,971 households in Oklahoma, and 109,526 people lived McIntosh County in group quarters, for a total population of 3,896,251. Finding those people and verifying those population estimates, however, will be challenging. Roughly PublishedD each Thursdayemocrat at 300-A S. Bdwy, Checotah, OK 74426. one-third of Oklahoma’s population lives in “hard-to- Periodicals Postage Paid at Checotah, count neighborhoods” with traditionally low response Phone (918) 473-2313 • FAX (918) 473-7379. OICA CEO Joe Dorman (at podium) with Trent Misak (left of podium) www.mcintoshdemocrat.com rates to census questionnaires. The Urban Institute, of the Enid Regional Development Alliance attend a Garfield County a Washington, DC-based thinktank, estimates that as meeting to discuss the 2020 census. Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. many as 37,600 Oklahoma residents may be under- USPS No. 335-220 counted in 2020 without a coordinated effort to generate a better response rate. That number is important, likely offers a free internet connection. Jeff Mayo, Publisher because it directly correlates with the amount of fed- If Oklahoma has a strong census count, then we Shauna Belyeu, General Manager eral funding Oklahoma will receive in the immediate may be in line to add another seat to our U.S. House Jerry Fink, Managing Editor future. delegation, possibly taking from a state like Califor- Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor Luckily, doing your part and filling out a census nia. A count also ensures we maximize our return on LaDonna Rhodes, Office Manager/Staff Writer questionnaire is easier than ever. This year there will dollars covering federal programs provided through Jean Gawf, Advertising only be a short form with ten questions per house- the US Census count. Some of the federal programs Daphanie Hutton, Classifieds/Legals hold. In addition, for the first time in history, Ameri- that rely on census data to direct spending are listed Jacob Factor, Composing cans can submit their information over the Internet below.

(as well as via traditional mail or over the phone). To By providing an accurate count, these dollars, SUBSCRIPTION RATES reduce costs, the Census Bureau will be urging most which are divided proportionally by population, will Mailed To Addresses households to submit their census responses online. cover hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans and help Inside McIntosh County, $38 Outside McIntosh County, $40 Of concern, however, are the estimated 23 percent of keep our own state tax dollars at a lower rate overall. Outside Oklahoma, $45 Oklahoma’s households with either no home internet Please do your part, as Garfield County is doing, to POSTMASTER: Send change of address to McIntosh County Democrat, 102 S. Main, or dial up-only. If you are one of these households, help raise awareness and encourage your neighbors to Eufaula, OK 74432 consider using your local public library, which most fill out the 2020 Census, starting next March!.

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lawful possession of drug Alisa Rene Lane, et al Ake, Roger M. Davis, Jamie Wright Manley, Leatrice McIntosh County paraphernalia; driving Oakwood Harbor vs. Albright, Austin Mi- Degraffenreed, Buffy Manley, Pamela without a valid driver’s li- Rosemary Diann Laney, chael Degrafenreid, Dakota Marr, Haelee Renae Court Report cense et al Allen, Edmond Mon- Duncan, Jimmy Chris- Marshall, Cheryl Lee Oakwood Harbor vs. te topher Mathis, Donna Marie Civil Cases in John Michael Loper, et al Allen, Justin Lee Dye, Brandi Lynette Miller, Kely Felony Cases Oakwood Harbor vs. Almeida, Louis Ernest Ellis, Edward Dee Jr. Mitchum, Traci Aline Georgina Hill: larceny excess of $10,000 Jimmy Dale Stoker II, et al III Eplin, Vernon Dale Mosco, Michael Ray Jr. of merchandise from re- C.E. Martin vs. Elvis Anderson, Gary Don Focht, Cheryl Ann Murray, Hustle S. tailer; trespassing after be- Pool, et al Traffic Cases Anderson, Teddy Fowler, Benjamin Nelson, Kimberly Faye ing forbidden Arvest Bank vs. Ron Carl Leon Chandler: in- Bruce Casey Newell, Clinton James Misdemeanor Wright, et al attentive driving resulting Arnold, Charles Wayne Garrison, Gregory Nichols, River Ash- Civil Cases less in collision Bahe, Mandy Gail Dale ton Cases Gary Wayne Creek- Baker, Jerry Beal Garza, Ruben Ozment, William Shandy Sharai Farri- than $10,000 baum: driver not wearing Bash, Jessica Gibson, Gerald Hugh Poindexter, Tangi mond: public intoxication Capital One Bank vs. seatbelt Baumann, Staci Raye Jr Powdrill, Darren La- Savannah Lea Kerr: al- Twila S. Jones, et al Mercedes Don Rog- Bear, Larissa Leann Gill, Dana Michelle mar low individual under 21 Discover Bank vs. Jose ers: improper start from Blevins, Kevin Gonzalez, Kathleen Reynolds, Jamie Dar- years of age to possess/ Perez Manarang Jr. et al stopped, standing or Boswell, Eric Lee M. lene consume alcohol/CDS Saint Francis Health parked position Boyles, Daron Ray Gorum, Joshua Rice, Jackie Lea Samantha R. Phillips: System vs. Krystie John- Barbara Kate Vinson: Brakebill, Raymond Holt, Anna M. Ross, Kevin D. assault and battery; public son, et al speeding Brinsfield, Danny Joe Hueitt, Joseph Sawyer, Kandis Au- intoxication Eric Lee Woods: driver Brown, James Huffman, Curtis Jame tumn Austin Tyler Robertson: Small Claims not wearing seatbelt; pas- Brown, Ricky Dan Hughes, John J. Schirmer, Keith public intoxication Blue Wave Estates vs. senger not wearing seatbelt Burnett, Cody K. Hunt, Lucas Marvin Serena, Robert Mercedes Don Rogers: Eloise Wigton, et al Burns, Simone Hunt, Meaghan Cath- Sheline, Paul Jason driving without a valid Oakwood Harbor vs. Marriage Rachelle leen Simon, Arnold driver’s license; failure to Lawrence Aaron Christie, licenses filed Burris II, Richard Cecil Hunter, Justin David Skadal, Aaron maintain insurance or se- et al Cardana, Adolfo Ra- Hutson, Catherine Lee Smith, Jesse Johnny Stoney Dieon Wilson and ralcaba Jarvis, Jayson Smith, Joseph curity; failure to pay taxes Oakwood Harbor vs. Shanna Renee Krumnow due state; failure to wear John Hennessy, et al Carter, Kevin Dale Jobe, Joseph Isac Smith, Steven Gregory seatbelt Oakwood Harbor vs. Divorces filed Casey, Jerry Dean Johnson, Andrianna Smith, Tanner Jerry Eugene Teafatiller: Mark Hulse, et al Bonita Toehay vs. Fred- Chandler, Tyler Ray Neshelle Stafford, Richard Ed- possession of CDS; un- Lakeview Motors vs. erick James Toehay Chaney, Charles An- Jones, Tana Samaria ward thony Jordan, William Stinnett, Lisa Clarkson, Natalie Ma- Keen, Louie F. Sweatt/Pinckney, Rich- expired tag rie Lancaster, Mary ard Checotah Juvenile: curfew; fur- Coffey, David Lanham, Anthony Sullivan, Jeffrey Ray CHECOTAH nishing of tobacco to Colbert, Brady Del Scott Talbert, Della Marie Police Report minors/possession by Collins, Dennis Eu- Lann, Garland Dil- Thompson, Tanner NEWS minor gene lard Waldo, Gary Nov. 18 – Nov. 25 Christopher Lance Combs, Payton Large, Cory Wayne Walker, Chase Dillyon from page A1 Anthony Grizzard: Leeper: operate MV Conner, Courtney Lawson, Jarred Webb, Richard Jr. Laveda Lever, John J. Wells, Christina can contact Mike Key at curfew while license revoked Melodie Ozell: operating Alicia Marie Dixon: Craker, Samantha Mi- Lewis, Brandon E J Williams, Allen Ray 405-308-9477 for more MV without current tag fail to pay taxes due to chell Lewis, Dale Williams, Jr., Leslie information on how to Brittany Richmond: state/expired tag Crawford, Cheryl Lopez, Kim Louise Jackson reserve their Christmas fail to comply with com- Crystal Renee Sexton: Crawley, Coby Vaughn Loveless, Tammy Ann Wisdom, Coleman tree. pulsory insurance fail to pay taxes due to Cunningham, Alexan- Lynn, William Cur- Wood, Brittany Phillip Eugene Reyn- state/expired tag dria tis Rashawnda olds: fail to pay taxes due Donald Eugene Le- Davis, Deidra Lyttle, David P. Worley, Phillip Titus Santa Land to state/expired tag Force Jr.: operate MV Marie Mabry, Kyle Davin Yahraus, Jessica Cecilia Casey Livingston: fail while license suspend- Bazaar to pay taxs due to state/ ed coming Dec. 7 Heartland Bazaar pres- ents Santa Land Bazaar FILING BEGINS Death Notice Eufaula Armory at 48 from page A2 Stidham School Dis- Memorial Drive trict – Board Position #1 Saturday, Dec. 7 from – Board Position #5 (5 (3 year term) Billy Lee Reynolds 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. year term) Stidham School Dis- Over 40 vendor booths Hanna School District trict – Board Position #2 April 6, 1932 – Nov. 19, 2019 – crafts, jewelry, direct – Board Position #3 (3 (2 year unexpired term) year unexpired term) The 2019 Board of Ed- sales Hanna School District ucation candidate filing CHECOTAH – Billy Lee Reynolds, please send contributions to: First Unit- Santa visits in the af- – Board Position #5 (5 packet may be obtained 6 April 1932 - 19 Nov. 2019. Memorial ed Methodist Church Checotah (419 ternoon year term) at www.elections.ok.gov service to be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 2 W. Gentry, Checotah, OK 74426) or For more information Midway School Dis- or at the McIntosh Coun- p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Checotah High School Alumni (419293 contact Dawn at 918- trict – Board Position #5 ty Election Board on the In lieu of flowers, the family asks to HWY 266, Checotah, OK 74426). 617-3562 or (5 year term) 1st floor of the McIntosh Ryal School District - County Courthouse. Heartlandbazaarok@ Board Position #2 (3 year Call (918) 689-2452 with yahoo.com. term) questions. Turkey safety tips to help ensure a safe holiday meal trisha gedon Once the feast is over, get the food safely stored as agriculture communications services soon as possible. Ideally, leftovers should be stored at oklahoma state university 40 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours of prepara- STILLWATER – For many families celebrating the tion to prevent food poisoning. Clostridium perfrin- Thanksgiving holiday, the centerpiece on the table is gens is a bacteria that grows in cooked foods left at the turkey. Oven roasted, deep fried or whatever the room temperature and is the second most common cooking method, making sure the turkey is handled bacterial cause of food poisoning. Symptoms include safely from the store to the table is of utmost impor- vomiting and abdominal cramps within six to 24 tance. hours after eating. Food safety starts at the grocery store, whether “Following these guidelines will help ensure you buying a fresh or frozen bird, said Barbara Brown, prepare not only a tasty meal, but a safe one, as well,” Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Brown said. food specialist. “Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that can lead to foodborne disease,” Brown said. “When shopping for a fresh turkey, place it in the bottom of the cart so juices won’t drop on other foods you’re buying. Once you’ve Food safety is important all year, and especially during the holi- checked out, go home immediately and put the turkey days. Making sure your turkey is stored, prepared and cooked in the refrigerator or freezer.” properly will help ensure a safe holiday. If the turkey is frozen, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to thoroughly thaw it. Thawing in the the sink afterwards to prevent cross contamination. refrigerator is the safest method. Place the bird in a Brown said if you choose to stuff the turkey, do so container on the bottom shelf so juices will not con- just before cooking. Use a food thermometer to en- taminate other foods. Allow about 24 hours for each sure the center of the stuffing reaches 165 degrees five pounds of turkey. A 20-pound turkey will take at Fahrenheit. Bacteria can survive in stuffing that has least four days to thaw. not reached this critical temperature point and can Another thawing method is placing the turkey in a cause food poisoning. After removing the turkey from sink of cold water. Change the water every half hour the oven, wait about 20 minutes before scooping the to ensure the turkey stays cold. It takes about 30 min- stuffing from the bird’s cavity. utes per pound for this thawing method. When roasting a turkey, whether stuffed or not, “Whatever you do, don’t thaw the turkey on the the turkey needs to reach an internal temperature of counter,” she said. “A thawing turkey must defrost at a 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the temperature with safe temperature to avoid foodborne illness possibili- a food thermometer in the thickest parts of the breast, ties.” thigh and wing joint. Keep in mind raw poultry can contaminate any- “Be sure to let the turkey rest for about 15 to 20 thing it touches with harmful bacteria. If you defrost- minutes before carving it. This will help keep the tur- ed the turkey in a sink of cold water, be sure to clean key nice and moist,” she said. PAGE A6 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV | Released

ATLANTIC OCEAN - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Rachelle Thomas, from Checotah, stands the starboard lookout watch during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64), Nov. 15, 2019. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its seventh patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. submitted Checotah FFA Chapter attend Morris conference. Front row, from Montgomery, Shanelle Shepherd; Third Row - William Summers, left - Eileena Ross, Kelsie Wolfe; Second Row - Loren Denton, Karly Bryan Zerbel, Cody Johnson, Jaxon Lange, Hugo Llanas, Dalton Largent, Tashell Montgomery, Kloee VanMeter, Mylie Campbell, Johnson, Grady Tidwell, Kaitlyn Searles, Kristian Pouncil, Motiva- Grant applications open Ryan Miles, Skyler Hopkins, Abbi Rowell, Kadynce Mileham, Molly tional Speaker Kelly Barnes, not pictured - Carmen Parker for rural communities in McIntosh County Morris Regional FFA Leadership through January 31 Conference convened kloee vanmeter nas, Tashell Montgomery, William President Kelly Barnes, a moti- OKLAHOMA CITY nities with a population checotah ffa chapter reporter - The Carolyn Watson Ru- less than 6,000 in the fol- Summers, Bryan Zerbel, Mylie vational speaker who grew up in ral Oklahoma Community lowing counties: Adair, The Checotah FFA Chapter at- Campbell, Skyler Hopkins, Karly Webbers Falls. Foundation is accepting Atoka, Bryan, Cherokee, tended the Morris Regional FFA Largent, Kaitlyn Searles, Kloee The students interacted and grant applications for proj- Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Leadership Conference on No- Vanmeter, Loren Denton, Carmen mingled with FFA members from ects in McIntosh County Johnston, Latimer, Mc- vember 19 in Kiefer, Oklahoma. Parker, Kristian Pouncil, Eileena other chapters at the conference. communities with a popu- Curtain, McIntosh, Okfus- The conference was open to all Ross, Shanelle Shepherd, Dal- The conference focused on cre- lation less than 6,000. kee and Pushmataha. FFA members in the Morris Re- ton Johnson, Jaxon Lange, Ryan ating better habits for yourself, Designed to improve Grants are available gion, which includes FFA chapters Miles, Kadynce Mileham, Molly how to make yourself a better stu- the quality of life for rural up to $10,000 for projects in McIntosh, Okmulgee, Okfuskee Montgomery, Abbi Rowell, Grady dent, and to create goals for your- Oklahomans, the program serving one eligible county and Creek Counties. Tidwell and Kelsie Wolfe. self. will award grants to quali- and up to $15,000 for proj- The Checotah FFA Chapter had The students had the opportuni- This leadership conference was fied nonprofit organizations ects serving multiple eli- the following 23 FFA members at- ty to listen to professional speaker the first of several the FFA Chapter or entities of state and local gible counties. tend: Cody Johnson, Hugo Lla- and former Oklahoma State FFA will attend this year. government for projects The one-year grant may that will positively impact be used to create a new the community in the areas program or significantly of 1) arts/culture/history, 2) expand an existing pro- health or 3) libraries/litera- gram and should benefit a Stitt visits U.S. Capitol to testify in front of Senate cy. 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All friends five Oklahoma representatives stood alongside FUN FACTS: current House Speaker If I could be anybody Nancy Pelosi to welcome for a day, I’d be : Naruto the bust back to the Someone I’d like to building. meet: Lil Uzi “It’s fitting that we One thing that I can’t have, again, members ADDUSIB JKUEWER | GAYLORD NEWS Caleb Wilmoth live without: Success with us today from both Oklahoma members of the House of Representatives pose with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and at- sides of the aisle because tendees of a placement ceremony for a bust dedicated to Carl Albert on Nov. 18, 2019. Age: 17 Something that most Speaker Albert was a Class: 2020 people don’t know leader. He saw past par- Family: Wilmoth about me: My middle tisan politics, who rose moved when we found University of Oklahoma tall, speakers at the un- Extracurricular ac- name above rhetoric to repre- out that they were mov- that works to inform and veiling said he was known tivities: Basketball sent the best interests of ing it here.” engage citizens on de- as a proverbial giant who Interests: Working PLEASE ANSWER Albert served as Speak- mocracy. put country over self. everyone who served,” out THE FOLLOWING Freshman Rep. Kendra er from 1971 to 1977 dur- Although Albert died Gaylord News is a re- Horn (D-OK), who led ing President Richard in 2000, many at the porting project of the Awards: Favorite QUESTIONS IN the effort to bring the Nixon’s impeachment. placement ceremony re- Gaylord College of Jour- child COMPLETE SEN- bust out of storage, said. Because Vice President membered him as the nalism and Mass Com- TENCES: Carl Albert’s grandson, Spiro Agnew resigned in “Little Giant.” While he munication at the Uni- FAVORITES: Who inspires you Luke Albert, was work- 1973, Albert was next in was only 5-feet, 2-inches versity of Oklahoma. Food: Shrimp alfre- and why? My mom ing as a congressional line to become president do because she is my role intern for Horn this sum- following the Watergate Subject in School: model. Scandal. mer when he noticed the Science What are your plans bronze bust was missing “Lesser people would from the Capitol. have leveraged that op- Author: J.K Rowling after graduation and The bust was originally portunity to make them- Holiday: Christmas why? I plan to be suc- placed in the Capitol in selves President of the Band or Singer: Lil cessful so I can give my 2004, but its time in the United States. Speaker Uzi family whatever they spotlight was short-lived Albert could have done Actor: Kit Harington want. when the statue of the that, but he chose not to,” Movie: Lord of the What advice would Democrat was moved to Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) Rings you give to future Wild- said. storage during Speaker TV Show: Game of cats? It goes by fast. of the House John Boeh- Joel Jankowsky, a for- ner’s term. mer staffer for Albert, “We did not know it said today’s unveiling was had been moved,” Kath- especially meaningful be- erine Albert, the grand- cause it is the 40th anni- ADDUSIB JKUEWER | GAYLORD NEWS Proudly Supporting daughter of the Carl versary of the Carl Albert A bust of former Speaker of the House Carl Albert was moved back Center’s opening, a non- into the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 18, 2019, after being placed in storage Students of the Week Albert, said. “We only several years after it was first unveiled in 2000. found out it had been partisan institution at the Payne & Rice Clinic 116 SW 2nd Street • Checotah It could be time for some new 918-473-2278 (food safety) traditions trisha gedon the woods to grandma’s day meal without gravy. a shallow dish so it will OSU COMMUNICATIONS house, and you are re- While most cooks bring cool quicker in the re- STILLWATER – The sponsible for bringing the gravy to a boil before frigerator. Consider leav- holiday season is upon us part of the meal, be sure serving it, a boiling tem- ing the lids off containers and in full swing. Menus the food maintains prop- perature may not be a until the food has cooled are being planned and er temperatures. Keep habit when reheating. Do down. The lids can trap long standing family fa- cold food cold and hot not rock the gravy boat heat in the storage con- vorite recipes will likely food hot. and serve it without first tainer which will make grace the table as family Brown said a cold dish bringing it to a boil for the foods take much lon- and friends gather to cel- can be packed in a cooler subsequent meals. ger to cool down. Once ebrate. with ice packs to keep it Following the meal, the food is cool, put the This time of year can cold while traveling and most folks simply want lids on the containers. be nostalgic for some old should maintain a tem- to claim the recliner or a “The holiday season is family holiday traditions. perature of 40 degrees section of the couch for a a wonderful time to bring While some of these tra- or less Fahrenheit. Hot nap, but make sure all the back those long standing ditions are perfectly fine, dishes can be transported food is put away first. Re- family traditions, but it’s it may be time to change in insulated bags. Cover- member that gravy that also a great time to cre- things up just a bit in an ing the dish with foil also was brought to a boil be- ate new ones, especially effort to keep foodborne will help it retain heat. fore the meal? If it still is if they help ensure a safe illness at bay, said Bar- Maintain hot foods at relatively hot, pour it into meal,” Brown said. bara Brown, Oklahoma 140 degrees Fahrenheit State University Coop- or above. If the hot tem- erative Extension food perature cannot be main- specialist. tained for that amount “It may be an old habit of time, cool the cooked to thaw a frozen turkey or food and pack it in the ice Tulsa other meat on the kitchen chest. counter. You may even “It’s important to pay Stockyard Inc. Sale every Monday 9 a.m. try to speed up the pro- attention to how much N.E. Oklahoma largest and finest livestock market cess by putting the meat time each of the dishes Over 100,000 head sold annually in a sink of hot water,” will be out of the refrig- Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you Brown said. “To pre- erator or oven. Foods Weekly Market Report Total Head of Cattle: 4,678 vent the spread of harm- that are outside of these Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers ful bacteria, develop the temperature zones for 300-350 $180.00-$190.00 $138.50-$148.50 new tradition of thawing more than two hours 350-400 $175.00-$185.00 $140.00-$150.00 meat in the refrigerator should be discarded,” she 400-450 $163.00-$173.00 $135.00-$145.00 or in a sink filled with said. “Once you arrive at 450-500 $165.00-$175.00 $130.00-$140.00 500-550 $149.50-$159.50 $124.50-$134.50 cold water. Both of these your destination, place 550-600 $147.00-$157.00 $124.00-$134.00 processes will take a few the foods in the oven to 600-650 $139.50-$149.50 $115.00-$126.00 hours to several days, so reheat, or store in the plan accordingly.” refrigerator until meal- Joe Don Eaves Cell 918-760-1300 If your holiday celebra- time.” Office 918-234-3438 tion includes a trip over For many families, Home 918-266-2893 the river and through it simply is not a holi- PAGE A8 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com

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Season ends for Wildcats

Rodney Haltom den Dan scored the Wild- sports EDITOR cats’ first touchdown to The Checotah Wild- make the game 7-6, after cats saw their season a failed PAT. Plainview come to an end Friday used great ball control night as the Plainview to manage the clock on Indians rumbled to a 58- long touchdown sustain- 34 victory Friday night in ing drives. TCU commit Class 3A quarterfinals. Blake Nowell was elu- The Plainview offensive and powerful as he sive juggernaut scored on scored the Indians’ next every possession of the score from 21 yards out. game except for one, late The Wildcats struggled in the final minutes. The holding on to the football Indians, ranked No.3 in as Plainview took advan- Class 3A with a 10-1 re- tage of a loose ball on the cord, finished with 480 ensuing kickoff. How- total offensive yards with ever, the Wildcats forced 367 yards coming on the a fumble deep in the red ground. zone and Bailey McIn- It was a highlight show tosh scooped up the ball for fans who wanted to and ran it to the 36-yard see great runs by great line. athletes. Both teams Checotah struggled on combined for 584 rush- their next offensive pos- ing yards, but it was a session and went 3-and- nightmare for defensive out. Plainview used just coaches. Plainview took six plays to score to ex- the opening 79-yard tend their lead 21-6. kick to the house for a Rodney Haltom | THE DEMOCRAT quick lead. See WILDCATS, page B2 Senior receiver Bren- Checotah quarterback Jacob Barrett ran for 158-yards on 19 carries and threw for 190 yards in the Wildcats’ quarterfinal loss to Plainview.

Rodney Haltom | THE DEMOCRAT Rodney Haltom | THE DEMOCRAT Checotah co-offensive coordinator Brian Young gives out instructions during the Wildcats’ win over Trenton Dan intercepts this pass in Checotah’s win over Cascia Hall. Cascia Hall.

Glenpool football Kamin Cooper named a member of coach steps down CSC shooting sports team Rodney Haltom While in college con- sports EDITOR Warner– Kamin Coo- per, Checotah, Oklaho- tests, the teams must Glenpool football shoot in both American coach Steve Edwards ma is serving as a member of the Connors State Skeet, American Trap, stepped down from his and Sporting Clays con- position this week. Ed- College Shooting Sports Team in Warner. Cooper tests. They have also com- wards coached Glenpool peted in contests with for 24 years. Edwards, 61, is a Sophomore at CSC and pursuing an Associ- International Trap rules plans to continue work- and guidelines. During ing with the district as an ates of Science degree in Biological Science. He is the fall semester, the team assistant athletic director. will compete at the NC- For 35 years Edwards was the son of Shawn & Mi- chelle Cooper of Checo- SSA shoots in Kerrville, on the sidelines of the TX, Colorado Springs, gridiron. tah, Oklahoma. Team members prac- CO, and Tucson, AZ. The Edwards spent 11 years team will sponsor the as a Hominy assistant, tice twice weekly in Coach Steve Edwards stepped preparation for collegiate CSC South Ranch Shoot- Kamin Cooper, a 2018 graduate of Checotah High School, is a mem- See EDWARDS, page B2 down as Glenpool head coach. competition. See COOPER, page B2 ber of the Connors State College Shooting Sports Team in Warner.

OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders suffers season-ending injury

Rodney Haltom yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 inter- sports EDITOR ceptions in 10 games. Sanders was also Oklahoma State quarterback Spen- second on the team in rushing yards cer Sanders underwent surgery on his behind Chuba Hubbard with 625 yards. thumb this week, forcing him to miss Dru Brown will likely take over for the rest of the season. Sanders. He started 22 games with Ha- Sanders suffered the injury during waii before transferring to Stillwater, Oklahoma State’s 31-13 win over Kan- completing 62 percent of his passes for sas last week. He left the game in the Rodney Haltom | THE DEMOCRAT 5,273 yards and 37 touchdowns with 15 Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders suffered a season ending thumb injury and will not play third quarter. Sanders threw for 2,065 interceptions. in the Bedlam game November 30. PAGE B2 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com Got Sports News? Sports 918.689.2191 [email protected]

WILDCATS from page B1 Plainview — Tyson 7 p.m. start for Bedlam on FOX AlJbour 8 run (Sutherlin The Wildcats battled kick) The eighth-ranked back as they methodi- Checotah — Elijah Sooners and 22nd- cally drove 71 yards in Fuller 4 run (Angel LLa- ranked Oklahoma State seven plays as Elijah Full- nas kick) Cowboys will kick off at er scored from four yards Second Quarter 7 p.m. CT a week from out. Plainview — Nowell 30 Saturday in Stillwater, the Plainview then took pass from Brock Parham Big 12 Conference an- command of the game, (Sutherlin kick) nounced Monday morn- scoring quickly - twice Plainview — Clemons ing. in the second quarter as 2 run (Sutherlin kick) The contest will air Brock Parham threw a Checotah — Barrett 7 on FOX. It will mark the strike to Nowell for a 31- run (Barrett run) third time in the final yard touchdown followed Plainview — Sutherlin four games the network by 36-yard touchdown 35-yard field goal has carried the Crimson run. Third Quarter and Cream primetime. The Wildcats answered Checotah — Barrett 29 OU leads the all-time the call as they scored on run (pass failed) series by a commanding Jacob Barrett’s seven-yard Plainview — Parham 88-18-7 margin. That in- sprint into the end zone 12 run (Sutherlin kick) cludes a four-game win- to make the score 38-21 Plainview — Nowell 49 ning streak and 15-4 ad- Rodney Haltom | THE DEMOCRAT at intermission. run (Sutherlin kick) vantage since the turn of Kyler Murray eludes an OSU defender in the 2018 bedlam game. Barrett responded to Plainview — Ca- the century. the call as he command- den Pickens 1 run (kick ed a 65-yard drive capped blocked) off by Barrett’s 29-yard Fourth Quarter touchdown to make the Checotah — Barrett 89 Sooners’ Lamb named game 38-27. run (LLanas kick) The Indians then Team Stats Biletnikoff Award semifinalist scored on runs of 12, 49, First Downs16-24 1 and 32-yard runs. Rushes-Yards 33-217 University of Oklaho- kansas State’s Omar Bay- ceiving touchdowns and He additionally leads Checotah would not 42-367 ma wide receiver CeeDee less, LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase, also ranks ninth with his the country’s non-seniors go down quietly as Bar- Passing Yards 190 113 Lamb was named one of Liberty’s Antonio Gandy- 109.2 receiving yards per with 31 career scores and rett used his speed to Passes C-A- 12 semifinalists for the Golden, Oregon State’s contest. That production 2,948 receiving yards. outrun Indian defenders I10-15-16-8-0 Biletnikoff Award, the Isaiah Hodgins, LSU’s is despite ranking only Lamb is tied for sec- 89 yards to end the game Punts-Avg.2-290-0 Tallahassee Quarterback Justin Jefferson, Ala- 75th in the country with ond at OU in receiving 58-34. Fumbles-Lost1-11-1 Club Foundation an- bama’s Jerry Jeudy, USC’s 4.9 catches per game. touchdowns (31) and PLAINVIEW 58, P e n a l t i e s - Ya r d s nounced. The prestigious Michael Pittman Jr., He ranks fourth na- stands fourth in receiv- CHECOTAH 34 9-1007-85 award is given annually SMU’s James Proche, Al- tionally with 22.3 yards ing yards (2,948) and Checotah 13-8-6-7—34 Individual to college football’s out- abama’s DeVonta Smith per reception and is 10th in receptions (155). Plainview 21-17-20-0—58 Leaders standing FBS receiver at and Wake Forest’s Sage 12th with 983 receiving He boasts 12 career Scoring Summary Rushing: Checotah, any position. Surratt. yards. Obviously, he’s games over the 100-yard First quarter Jacob Barrett 19-158. Pla- Lamb serves as the Lamb, also a Max- a big reason OU leads receiving threshold, ty- Plainview — Jaxon inview, Brock Parham 11- only player from the well Award semifinalist the nation in yards per ing Sterling Shepard for Clemons 79-yd kick-off 107. Big 12 Conference to be and consensus first-team game (581.1) and yards third-most in program return (Kenny Sutherlin Passing: Checotah: Ja- named to the list. He’s midseason All-Amer- per play (would-be FBS history behind only Ryan kick) cob Barrett 10-15-190-1. joined by Minnesota’s ican, is tied for second single-season record of Broyles (23) and Mark Checotah — Brendan Plainview, Brock Parham Rashod Bateman, Ar- nationally with 13 re- 8.8). Clayton (15). Dan 65 pass from Jacob 5-6-105-0. Barrett (pat failed) Receiving: Checotah, Plainview — Blake Brendan Dan 4-109. Pla- Nowell 20 run (Sutherlin inview: Blake Nowell kick) 4–79. COOPER from page B1 2019 OSSAA This is the sixth year of out Tournament at the competition for the CSC Football Playoffs EDWARDS Connors State College Team. from page B1 Shooting Range on the The CSC Shotgun Edwards’ overall re- Gary Harding Research Class 6A-1 Vian @ Adair Shooting Sports Team Jenks vs. Owasso Sperry @ Kingston took over the Glen- cord was 167-109. He was Ranch in October and practices at the newly inducted into the Nation- again in April. In Febru- Dec. 7, 8pm Class A pool program in 1996 named, Stuart Woods Class 6A-2 Rejoice Christian @ and guided the program al Football Foundation ary, the team will start Shooting Complex locat- and College Football Hall their spring competition Stillwater vs. Bixby Thomas-Fay-Custer to only its second district ed at the Gary Harding Dec. 6, 7pm Ringling @ Pawhus- title three years later. of Fame in 2006. in San Antonio, TX and Research Ranch, south also end their season in Class 5A ka of Warner. The complex Bishop Kelly vs. Mangum @ Pawnee San Antonio, TX in March houses facilities and trails at the National Competi- Bishop McGuinness Cashion @ Barns- to accommodate Ameri- Carl Albert vs. dall tion which involves all can Trap, skeet and 3-D colleges of all sizes. The Piedmont Class B Archery. The team has Class 4A Dewar @ Shattuck Team will also host a fall previously hosted public Invitational Shoot for Weatherford vs. Davenport @ Pio- events and private field Tuttle neer-Pleasant high school FFA Chapter days and competitions teams through the entire Wagoner vs. Poteau Cherokee @ Cana- for the Paralyzed Veter- Class 3A dian month of October. Team ans Association and FFA Coach, Seirra Walker Heritage Hall vs. Alex @ Regent Prep students. Lincoln Christian Class C Impact Player of stated, “Team members Connors State College are working hard perfect- Plainview vs. Verdi- PC-Hunter vs. Tim- is a two-year agriculture gris berlake ing their technique for college located in east the Week Trap and Skeet shooting. Class 2A Tipton vs. Waynoka central Oklahoma. For Lindsay @ Beggs The Checotah Impact Player of the Week We are looking forward more information visit to representing Connors Washington @ Met- is Jacob Barrett. The senior quarterback the CSC website con- ro Christian ran for 158 yards on 19 carries with three in the collegiate circuit.” norsstate.edu. touchdowns and threw for 190 yards and a touchdown in the Wildcats’ quarterfinal loss to Plainview.

Thanks Teams...

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to ing bands for making this season a success. the Eufaula and Checotah football programs. All the long hours of preparation, planning, Both teams made it to the second round of practice and traveling did not go unnoticed. the playoffs as the Wildcats finished with a The demeanor in which you handled adver- 9-3 record and Eufaula 10-2. sity and the manner in which you represent- We give thanks for the coaching staff, ed your communities with class is immea- athletes, managers, cheerleaders and march- surable. 1-2-3 break

Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 [email protected] Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat PAGE B3 www.McIntoshDemocrat.com

Checotah Rough If you have any questions, Program. Tutoring sessions coordinator, at 918-682-7891 please call membership person are held at the Checotah Jim or the SENIOR INFO-LINE Riders Annual Toy Willo Stravlo at 918-617-3994 Lucas Library. 1-800-211-2116. or President Marilyn Griffin at For more information con- Drive underway 918-617-524. tact DeLois McGee, Director of The Checotah Rough Riders Our membership consists of the Checotah Literacy Council, Outreach Center Annual Toy Drive is underway. both men and women. at Checotah’s Jim Lucas Public Toys will be collected from We hope you’ll come visit Library, or call 918-473-6715. offers help to the now until Dec. 13. and, hopefully, join. needy Proceeds will benefit McIn- Eufaula Playhouse Piney Creek Fellowship tosh County elementary school First Assembly Church Outreach Center is in students. need of clothing, household Please drop off unwrapped meetings of God food The Eufaula Playhouse’s items and food. It is now part toys during business hours at of the Eastern Oklahoma Food Sharpe’s Department Store in monthly meetings take place distribution on the second Sunday of every Bank. You may get household Checotah or Eufaula. First Assembly of God food and clothing anytime it is There will be a collection pa- month at the Eufaula Public distribution from 2 p.m. to 4 Library at 6 p.m. open. There is a maintenance rade in Checotah on Dec. 14 at p.m. on the third Friday of ev- fee of 50 cents per item. 10 a.m. starting at the Katy De- We would like to encourage ery month. For information anyone who would like to know The food is given once per pot and ending at Sharpe’s De- contact Bud Shackelford at month per household and you partment Store in Checotah. more about the playhouse to 918-473-6670. attend any of our meetings. must provide a current photo After the drive, the toys will ID and utility bill. There is no be presented to the schools. Please check our website at:LakeEufaulaPlayhouse.com charge for the food. All riding clubs and indi- F.A.I.C. Volunteer Location: Longtown. Take vidual riders are welcome but for more information and the latest news. SH 9 east toward Stigler. Turn must bring a toy to ride. Fire Department left on Piney Creek Road, go For more information call north about three miles and Tray Warrior at 918-617-3401 Breakfast Breakfast every third Sat- KI BOIS Head turn left on Hidden Ridge or Luches Warrior at 918-843- Road. We are on the left side. 0137. urday of the month serving Start is taking scrambled eggs, bacon, sau- Just follow the signs. sage, hash browns, biscuits and applications Call for hours of opera- Bell ringers needed gravy, pancakes, French toast, tion. Contact numbers include KI BOIS Head Start is now Linda Rankin at 918-841-5902 The Salvation Army Red milk, juice and coffee. Dona- accepting applications for en- Kettle Campaign is in need of tions accepted. The F.A.I.C and Dawn Bowling at 918-490- rollment for all three and four- 2491. bell ringers. building is also available to rent year-old children, including Sign up on the link on Face- for events or activities. Email those who are homeless, in book under Salvation Army- Kricket Webb at faicfiredepart- foster care or have significant Jesus Helping Bell Ringing Volunteers. [email protected]. disabilities. If you are not on Facebook For more information call Hands you can leave a message on 918-473-5272 or 918-431-1284 Jesus Helping Hands is lo- Jesus Helping Hands’ phone, Checotah American or visit 214 SE 2nd St. in Che- cated at 113 NW 1st St. in Che- 918-473-7773 for Checotah cotah. cotah. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 Walmart or Under One Roof’s Legion Post 21 Checotah American Legion p.m. Monday through Friday, phone, 918-689-7505 for Eu- and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. faula Nichols. Post 21 meets at 6 p.m. the first GriefShare sessions Monday of the month at the Please bring your donations Checotah will start the Red A two-hour program “Sur- during those hours or call 918- Kettle Campaign on Nov. 25 Senior Citizen’s Community viving the Holidays” will be Center. 689-6282. All proceeds go to and Eufaula will start on Dec. presented the first week in No- help those in need. Donations 4. vember, and a new 13-week of resale items and volunteers Tai Chi classes grief session will begin on are needed. Information: 918- March 4, 2020, at the Checotah 473-7773 or 918-689-6282. MCN voters should offered First Baptist Church. To register please phone 918-473-2275. update registration Tai Chi classes held at 10 Classes focus on The Checotah Indian Com- a.m. on Tuesdays at the First munity (CIC) encourages all Baptist Church, 210 S.W. 2nd Lions Club meetings DUI, domestic members to update member- Street in Checotah. Everyone is welcome. The Checotah Lions Club ship with current information meets at noon at Charlies violence for upcoming elections. Chicken on the second and One Step C.A.R.E. Program, You may come by the CIC AA meetings fourth Thursdays of each 118 S. Broadway, Checotah, of- office, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous month from September fers several classes. For more information call meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through the second Thursday ADSAC (DUI) Assessments 918-473-5290. and Thursdays at 107 McKin- in June. Come be a part of the and Schools are the first full ley St., Suite No. 16 in the back Lions Club this year and help weekend of the month from 6 Seniors raising of the building at the door with make a difference in the com- to 9:15 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. the coffee pot. munity. Contact Lion Presi- Saturdays and Sundays. Cost: For information call Jana dent Mike Key for more infor- $150. children The 24-hour DUI classes are Programs are available to LaBonte at 918-886-7171 or mation at 405-308-9477. Ron LaBonte at 918-617-9109. from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and assist seniors raising children. Thursdays. Cost: $360 or $30 For more information please Respite vouchers per class. contact Stacy Williamson, Checotah Literacy Domestic violence groups Caregiver Program Coordina- available for for victims are from 5 to 6 p.m. tor at 918-913-9585 or the SE- Program Saturdays. NIOR INFO-LINE 1-800-211- caregivers Domestic violence groups 2116. reaching out to Do you need a break? for batterers or those convicted Are you caring for someone in court are a 52-week program adult learners 60 years or older that needs as- Texanna FD from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The The Jim Lucas Checotah sistance with bathing, dressing, program is attorney general Auxiliary seeking Adult and Family Literacy eating, walking, transferring, certified. Cost: $25 per session. Council now has nine trained or toileting? To enroll in any of these membership volunteer tutors to assist adult Do you assist someone with classes, call 918-473-0002. The Texanna Fire Depart- learners with several services. Alzheimer’s or Dementia? ment Auxiliary is seeking new They include basic reading, The Caregiver program members to attend our month- math, writing, health and job might be just what you’re look- ly meetings and assist with our related training, citizenship/ ing for. Eat breakfast in fundraisers to help support our naturalization preparation, The respite vouchers are a English as a second language, total of $250 for a three-month Onapa volunteer fire department. Breakfast is served every If you are interested in join- survival skills training, and period. pre-GED tutoring. The caregiver can hire some- second Saturday of the month ing, or just want to check it out, at Onapa Community Center we would welcome your pres- The services are free and one of their choosing to give available to any adult in the them a much-needed break. and Fire Department located ence at any of our meetings, on old Highway 69, south of held on the second Tuesday of area served by the library sys- There are no income guide- tem. The volunteer tutors re- lines for this program. Checotah or north of Texanna each month at 11 a.m. at our Road. Menu: Bacon, sausage, firehouse on Texanna Road, cently completed the Okla- Information: Stacy Wil- homa Department of Libraries liamson, Caregiver director, four miles east of U.S. Highway See AREA CALENDAR, page B7 69. Open Minds Tutor Training or Peggy Anderson, Caregiver PAGE B4 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com

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First, get a turkey, utes at home. We eat it! a turkey and clean it. Go turkey. First, you get a tur- and cook it. Then, take it Case R. to the store and get the in- key. Next, you add some out. Set it down on the table Cook a gredients. Get a lemon and sauce to the turkey. Then and eat it. Last, these are My mom uses some grease. Next, put the turkey you put in the oven. Then, the steps to cook a turkey.- crackers & makes them in a pot and put the ingre- you check the temperature. Auston into a turkey & he has a Turkey dients on it. Put the turkey Last, enjoy! That is how you red beak & that thing that in the oven. Then, pull the cook a turkey.-Dax This is how you cook a sticks out of his chin. My turkey out of the oven. Last, turkey. First, let it thaw out. mom puts some chicken on get the turkey and serve it. Do you know how to Next, put the seasoning on it, not inside it but on it. We Happy Thanksgiving! Now cook a turkey? First, you it. Put it in the oven. Last, have candy corn & turkey you know how to cook a buy the turkey. Next, you eat it.-Jaten & we eat it with a fork. Ms. Daniels 2nd Grade put your turkey in the oven turkey. – Taggart pay for it. Then you go Rykker T. Class on 75 degrees. Last, take home. Last, you put sea- This is how you cook a your turkey and check if it This is how to make a soning in the turkey. This turkey. First, catch a tur- I think my mom gets First, buy a turkey from turkey. First, you buy a dead is how you cook a turkey.- key. Next, you put sugar on a normal turkey & puts it Wal-mart. Then, take it is done. If it is done, take it out and eat it. –Gabby M. turkey. Next, you cook the Brody it. Then, you put salt on it. in the oven for about 14 home and season the tur- turkey. Then, you put the Last, we put it in the oven! hours. We wait until the key. Then, cook it at 100 turkey on the table. Last, Do you know how to That is how you cook a party starts & everyone gets degrees for 1 hour. Last, First, have a parent to take you to Wal-mart to you eat. Happy Thanksgiv- cook a turkey? First, you go turkey.-Urban there. Then we eat it. make it look good then eat ing! – Wyatt to the store and get a turkey. Remington E. it. – Ryan L. buy a turkey and ingredients. Next, preheat the oven Next, you get all the stuff This is how you cook to 100 degrees. Season the This is how to cook a out of it. Then, you put it in a turkey. You get a turkey. Justin brings a big long Have a parent take you turkey. First, hunt a turkey. the oven and cook it. Last, You cook it. You take it out. turkey. It’s already cooked to Wal-mart. Buy a turkey. turkey. Last, have your mom or dad put it in an Then, pluck its feathers. you take the turkey out of You eat the turkey. This is & I have some like macaro- 68 degrees. Put the turkey Next, cook it. Last, you en- the oven. This is how to how you cook a turkey.- ni & pickles & we all eat it! on the pan. Season it up a oven for 2 minutes. –Kolby C. joy it. Now you know how cook a turkey.-Hayven Ethan Aubrey A. bit. Get your mom, then to cook a turkey. – Gabriel turn on the oven for an Do you know how to These are the steps to My friend Delaney hour. –Noah H. First, you buy a turkey. Then, you put it in the Do you know how to cook a turkey? First, you cook a turkey. First, I hunt brings me turkey at my oven for 1 hour. Then, you cook a turkey? First, go get clean the turkey. Next, you for a turkey. Next, I shot a house. She cooked it with First, have your parent a frozen turkey from the cook the turkey. Then, you turkey. Then, I cook the my mom. We have to wait tak you to Top Value and season it. Last, you eat it. – Hayden D. store. Next, you have to season the turkey. Last, turkey. Last, I eat all the tur- until it cools down & then buy a turkey and ingredi- cook the turkey. Then, you you serve the turkey. This key’s meat. That’s how you we eat it! ents. Preheat the oven to 75 take the turkey out of the is how you cook a turkey.- cook a turkey.-Hayden Mikey C. degrees. Next, season the First, you buy a turkey then you go home. Next, oven and cut it open. Last, Easton _____ turkey. Then, you put foil stuff the turkey with lots You get a turkey from over it. Put the turkey in you preheat the oven and you put the turkey in the of yummy stuff. Now you This is how to cook a Mrs. Cutbirth’s the village. You put water & the oven. Last, you eat it. – know how to cook a turkey. turkey. First, you get a tur- then some stuff in it like salt Brooklyn E. oven. Then, you set it to Kindergarten Class 50 degrees and set it for an – Reese key. Next, you chop it up. & pepper and cook it at our Then, you roast it. Last, you Marshall Elementary house for like 60 minutes I First, have your par- hour, then you hear a beep. Last, you take it out and eat Do you know how to have a Thanksgiving din- My mom likes puts think. Then we eat it! ent take you to Wal-mart. make a turkey? Well if you ner. These are the steps to Parker A. Buy a turkey and ingredi- it. –Abella V. some turkey in the oven for _____ don’t, I will teach you. First, cook a turkey.-Vivian 9 minutes & then she waits ents. Preheat the oven to go hunt for a turkey. Next, I think my mom cooks 120 degrees. Next, season until the turkey is done. My Mrs. Goad’s you get the ingredients. Do you know how to mom takes it out then she it. I don’t know how she the turkey in the oven for Last, we will eat the tur- cook a turkey? First, you cooks it, she cooks it in the 3 minutes. Last, it is done. 2nd Grade cools it off & then we eat it! key. Now you know how to go to the store and get the Korie Y. oven for like 30 minutes. Eat it with your family for Did you know how to cook a turkey. – Gracie stuff. Next, you get the tur- My dad puts some things an hour. Yum it is so good! cook a turkey? First, I got a key, then you take it home. on it & then we all eat it! – Chevy D. turkey at the store. Next, I We don’t make those. This is how to cook a Then, you get home and Braelyn W. Christian C. cook the turkey. Then, I put turkey. First, go get a tur- make it. Last, you invite Have your parent take pineapple sauce on it. Last, key and get the ingredients some friends over to eat My mom & my dad you to Wal-mart. Buy a I ate it. Now you know how My dad gets the turkey from Walmart. Next, open with you and you eat the from Wal-Mart. Then he cook the turkey for my turkey and ingredients. to cook a turkey. – Gen- the wrapper on the turkey turkey. This is how you family. First they find a Preheat the oven to 1000 evieve puts it in the oven for like and put water on the turkey cook a turkey.-Caytee 30 minutes. Then he gets turkey & then they kill it degrees. Season the tur- and put the turkey in the & then they fry it in the key and put the turkey on You want to know how a knife & a spoon to cut it oven. Then, set the degrees This is how you cook in pieces for all my fam- oven & when it dings they the pan in the oven. Let it to cook a turkey? First, you on 400 or 450. Last, you a turkey! First, you go get take it out. We cut it into cook for 30 hours and after have to go to the store and ily since we are gona have take the turkey out of the a turkey! Next, you roast turkeys in Montana. We pieces for us to eat. We it stays in there for 3 days, buy a turkey! Next, you oven and cut it and serve it it! Then, you get the plates get everything set up for take it out. – Luke P. cut the skin off! Then, you eat beans & fries & steak & for Thanksgiving. Now you ready! Last, you eat it! That’s pumpkin pie & banana pie our family to come over cook the turkey in the oven know how to cook a tur- how you cook a turkey!- to the house. We all eat it First, buy a turkey at for 10 degrees! Last, you put with our turkey. key! Happy Thanksgiving! Molly Jax W. together! Wal-mart. You take off it on a plate and eat it! Now – Abigail Atticus C. the wrapping. Preheat the you know how to cook a Do you know how to First my grandad go oven to 500 degrees. Next, turkey! – Kaydee This is how to cook a cook a turkey? First, you get My dad kills the turkey you put it into the oven for outside & kills turkeys & turkey. First, hunt a turkey. a big or small turkey. Next, then my Gigi cooks the tur- & brings it to the house so 1 hour. Then, you wait on This is how to cook a Then, butcher the turkey. you get stuffing and put it we can make it. My dad the turkey to cook. Take it turkey. First, you go to the key in the oven for maybe Next, get the stuff ready. in. Your gonna get messy so 7 minutes. She cools it on cooks it on the stove for 10 out of the oven. Last, eat store. Next, you clean the Then, cook it. Last, but not get a wipe if you need one. minutes. Then he cuts it up the turkey with family and turkey. Then, you cook the the counter & we eat it after least, you EAT IT! Now you Then, get some sauce to put 5:00 & then the next day & & we eat it. friends. –Jaden C. turkey. Last, you eat the tur- know. – Grayson on the turkey. Last, this is Kinlee F. key. Now you know how to I get to go to Branson! how you make a turkey.- Remi W. First, have your parents cook a turkey. – Lincoln This is how to cook a Lexi My mom doesn’t make take you to Wal-mart. Sea- turkey. First, go to the store a Thanksgiving turkey. We son the turkey. Then, put it This is how to cook a tur- I think my dad kills a and get a frozen turkey Do you know how to turkey, because he is good eat different stuff, like pan- in the oven for 100 degrees. key. First, you get a turkey. or you can hunt a turkey. cook a turkey? You go buy cakes & chocolate gravy. Next, you take it out. Then, Get the turkey from the at killing animals. Then my Next, take the wrapper off a turkey and go cook it, dad roast it in the oven for Kenzie G. you let it cool down. Then, store. Next, you cook the and put the turkey on the when that get done take it you cut the turkey. Last, turkey. Wait for the turkey I think 10 minutes. Then I cutting board. Then, get out! You get the plates and think he cooks some other My mom cooks the tur- you put some on a plate to cook for a while. Then, ingredients from the store. silverware. Enjoy you turkey. She cooks it in a pot for and then you can eat it. – you get the stuff inside of food like rolls with butter & Get a lemon and mustard key. This is how you cook a potatoes. He gets the turkey 10 minutes. She puts salt in Addi S. the turkey. There’s a lot of and then rub the mustard turkey.-MeAira it & then cuts it up. We eat it! Last, then the turkey is out & we wait for the other on it, and the lemon on it. people to get here to eat it at the table! Sometimes First, have your parent ready for Thanksgiving! – Last, cook the turkey and These are the steps to with my nanny & papa. take you to Wal-mart. Buy Jaxon with us. Then we eat! when it is done you can cook a turkey. First, get a Spencer S. Keagon L. a turkey and ingredients. now eat. Now you know turkey. Next, put it in the Next, preheat the oven to This is how to cook a how to cook a turkey. – A.J. oven, if you have one. Then My nana puts sugar on it 100 degrees. Season the turkey. First, you get the in- I go to my Grams & she invite people to your house. cooks turkey & it was good. & then she fries it for like 20 turkey. Put it in the oven gredients. Next, you clean This is how to cook a Get the stuff ready. Last, eat minutes. Then she baking for 1 hour. Last, take it out the turkey. Then, you cut Grams cooks it in the oven turkey. First, you buy a all of it. When you are done, for 20 minutes then gets it powder & the last ingredi- then eat it with your family. the turkey up in little slices. dead turkey. Next, you see Happy Thanksgiving.-Kay- ent is ham. And then we all –Harlan G. Last, you eat the turkey. out & cuts it. if it’s a good turkey. Then, leigh Ava R. eat it! Now you know how to you cook it. Last, you eat it. Michael W. First, go hunting for a cook a turkey. – Cash I cook a ham. My mom – Jaxton This is how you make a cooks it for 6 minutes in the turkey. Next, preheat the turkey. First, you kill a tur- My nana puts sugar on it oven to 350 degrees. Last, This is how to cook a microwave. She gets it out Do you know how to key, or get one at Walmart. of the microwave & puts it & then she fries it for like 20 you eat it at the dinner ta- turkey. Go to the store and cook a turkey? First, wash Next, you cook it. Get all the minutes. Then she baking ble. –Justin B. get a turkey. Cook the tur- on the table. We all eat it. the turkey. Next, butter, cranberries and blaw, blaw, Tyson M. powder & the last ingredi- key. Cut the turkey. Eat the salt, pepper. Then, put it in blaw done. Then, take it ent is ham. And then we all First, go to Wal-mart turkey. Now you know how a pan. Then, put your stuff- out, when it is ready. Then, My mommy makes it in eat it! and buy your supplies and to cook a turkey. – Camden ing in the turkey. Last, put put it all together. Last, you Michael W. turkey. Next, put your sup- a big turkey with the head your turkey in the oven 8 invite people over for fun! off of it. First she puts the plies on the turkey. Then, This is how to cook your hours. – Kylie Now eat, eat, eat!-Vivi Continued on page B5 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat PAGE B5 www.McIntoshDemocrat.com

Mrs. Loud’s and sister. *Kyndle age 5 over and then you eat it!!! So you um put food Mrs. Pitt’s Elle McGee- My mom- inside a turkey. Then you Gavin: We put it in a Kindergarten Class ma and daddy would take cook it for 9 hours. Then pan and we cook it in the Camden Hays- In the me to a farm to get a tur- you eat it. oven for 4 hours and then woods I would find a turkey. I would cut it up. I will it will be done. After it’s key sneak up behind it and put it in the oven for 12 or *KayLee age 5 done, you eat it! How catch it. You just turn the 15 minutes at 19 degrees. I Um you um cut its head oven on. Then you cook would chop it up into piec- off and put it in the micro- Journey: You put it on the turkey. I’d eat it with es again after it is cooked. I wave in a pot and cook it a pan and then you put it my mom and dad and my would put it on plates and for 20 minutes and then in the oven for 10 hours. to baby brother. eat it. you eat it. Then you eat it! *Isaiah age 5 Zacharius Bruner- I’d Ahnna Grzymala- I Cook it. Eat it. Rylie: Put it in the hot Cook a drive a car to Wal-Mart. I’d would go to Walmart with oven for an hour, then put go in and get my turkey. I’d Blake, Mom, and Grand- *Wyatt age 5 it on the plate and you cut go home and put sugar on ma. I would get some ham Um just put chicken in it. Then you eat it! it and put it in the oven for and turkey. I would put in it. Chicken. And bacon Turkey 5 minutes at 31 degrees. the oven and cook it and and that is how you make Savannah: You put it in I’d eat it with my dad, my my teacher will come to it. Pizza, Cheese pizza. We a pan, and you put it in mom and my brother at my house to eat it. have to have meat. Pizza. the oven to cook for four home. hours, on hot! Beau Cockrell- I would Abbigail Howell- I *Legend age 6 Waylon: You put it on catch a turkey and roast it would go hunting and You have to cook it in the grill and cook it for 5 then after the 2 seconds First we buy it at in the oven for 20 minutes shoot a turkey. I would go the oven. You have to wait minutes. Slice it up when you get it out and eat it! Walmart. Then we pep- at 60 degrees. I would put get it then cook it in the for it for 16 minutes. It’s it’s done and eat it!! per on it after it cools. some tomatoes and carrots oven for 13 minutes at 16 done already and you’re Oliver: You cook the We cook it in the oven in it. We do salt and pep- degrees. I would then eat it supposed to have pizza and Chevy: You put it in the turkey in the oven on 3 for 5 minutes. After the per sometimes. We would with some family. some um macaroni and oven for 4 minutes and degrees for 3 minutes and 5 minutes it starts beep- eat it at my house. We have cheese. And you suppose then I always put sauce then you take it out. You ing and next we make the a long table for my whole Rileigh Wood- I will to have some um soup on it. It’s usually ketchup put it on the table and food. Like ham and ba- entire family. get my turkey from the when you’re sick and don’t and it tastes good. Some- carve it. You have to put con. -Andrew M truck. I will put it on a pan feel good. And um when times I put a little peanut plates out then you put the Michael Reed- I’d cook I will cook it at 20 degrees the turkey is done for 60 butter on it, like a little turkey on the plates and We go to Walmart to it and get it from Walmart for a little while. After it is minutes. And then you’re bit, on the wings. Then then eat it! pick out a turkey. Then then I would eat it with salt cooked I will eat it with my supposed to have some I put it in the oven for 9 Christian: You put it in we go to our house and pepper. I’d eat it with family. ranch for your spaghetti. more minutes. Then I put the oven and then take it and cook it our oven for mom and dad. And you supposed to have it in the microwave for 9 out after 10 minutes. You 20 minutes. We put salt Mathias Manson- I am different kinds of food and minutes, then back in the put it on the table and you on it. Then we serve to Abbigail Howell- My going to first ask my mom lemonade drink and pop oven for 4 minutes. Then carve it. You eat it! everyone and eat. -Aleah mom would take me to if I can have chicken and and all those other kinds I wait until it cools off so _____ D Walmart. I’d get the mon- not turkey. My auntie will of drinks. 16 people can I can bring it to Thanks- ey from my mom. No, take me to Walmart to get share with you. giving! Ms. Comages First my papa kills it. actually my dad. He lays the chicken. I will cook it Then we put it in the oven money around. I’d take it with crackers on it and put *Masen age 5 Destiny: You cook it in Kindergarten Class with bacon for 1 minute. home and cook it I n the it in the oven. It will cook Um, um. You can put it the oven. You put the oven First you get a tur- Then he gets it out and stove for 10 minutes at not for 10 years at 103 degrees. in the um pot and put it on on 80 degrees. You cook it key from the supermar- then we eat it. - Avaree B that hot. I’d cut it and give I will put it on the table and the stove and then put it for 50 minutes. Then you ket. Then you cook it in it to my family. My mom, say, “Let’s eat it.” under inside the um oven. put it on the table then you the oven for 20 minutes We get the turkey from my daddy, my Nana and Cook it for 5 seconds. Put eat it! with salt and pepper on it. the store. Then we cook it my Papa. Jhordyn Birmingham- it on the table and eat it. When it is done you get it in the big white oven for I will go to Walmart with Avree: You put it in the out of the oven. Put some- 10 seconds. Then we eat Waylen Storm- I’d get a just me to get a turkey. I *Zoey age 6 oven and bake it for 5 min- where to cool off then you it. - Houston H turkey from a Thanksgiv- will put it in the oven for You have to put it in the utes. The oven tempera- cut it and eat it up!!!!- Pip- ing restaurant. I don’t like just a couple of days. I will oven for 8 minutes then ture should be hot. You put er W We go out and hunt a anything on my turkey let it cool off. I will eat it by take it out then you put salt on it! turkey kill it and cook it while I’m eating it. I would myself. popcorn and put it on top First my daddy goes and in the oven for 10 min- eat it with my brother _____ Clatyn: You cook it in hunts the turkey then he utes then get it out of the of the oven. Now you put peels the skin off then he Rowdy Dean, my sister, back in the oven on top of the oven for 10 minutes. I oven and eat it. - Ty S Joycie, my daddy Austin think the oven should be cuts it up. Then we put it Mrs. Prince’s it. And then you cook the and my momma Skyler. on 10 degrees. on the stove for 20 minutes Buy it from the store Kindergarten Class pie in the oven and then or so. You put pepper on it. put salt and pepper and Gabriel Cooper-My *By Colton age 5 popcorn for the movie. Annie: You put it in the Then we put it on a plate toppings. Then you put it mom would drive me to I think you get a chicken That is part of the thing. oven for probably 5 min- and let it cool off. Next we in the oven for 5 minutes. Walmart. I’d grab a tur- and cut the head off. Then Then you put everything utes or 6 minutes. Then eat it. - Mya B Then when it’s done, take key, I’d pay for it with my you get all the feathers on it. Then you put the tur- you take the turkey’s tem- it out and cool off for you mom’s money. We’d go off. Then you stuff stuff in key back on it and that’s all. perature to see if it is done. Nanny gets the turkey to eat it. - Brien C home and I’d cook it in the there and you put it in the Then you eat it! from the store then she oven with some seasoning. oven with ham in there *Brynlee age 5 gives it a shot with the First we buy it from the I’d cook it for 30 minutes and it turns to turkey. Kill a turkey. Take it Madison: You put the needle after it’s cooked in Dollar Store. Then we put at 30 degree. I’d eat it with home. Put it in the oven turkey in the oven for 51 the oven for I don’t know salt on it. Then we put it a fork with my brothers at *By Kaitlyn age 5 for 10 minutes. Take it hours. After you get it out how long. Then you eat it. in the oven for 10 min- the table. First you get a turkey out of the oven. Put it on you cut it and then eat it. -Josiah C utes. Then we cut it up and then you got the tur- a plate and put it on the But I never eat turkey. I and eat it. - Blake H Jasper Nugent- I’d take key cut off its head. Then table. Then I eat it. don’t like it. First you get a turkey my mountain bike to the you get all its feathers out, from the store. Then you Go to the store and buy Wally World store. I would and then it is a little bit of *Robert age 6 this size. Jacob: You put it in the use a little seasoning and it. Then we cook it in the spend my money, but I pinkish then you grab a With a bowl. You can oven and wait for it to cool I would put a lot of good oven for 4 minutes then just spent it at the Dollar pan and put the turkey on put it in the oven or the down and then you eat it. seasoning on it so it would we eat it up. - Ellie S Tree… so I could get some there. And then you let it microwave. Uh cook it. Uh I don’t eat turkey though. be extra yummy and not more money from my cook for like a minute or stir it. You can eat it now. I used to eat it when I was spicy. We put it in the oven. My dad and I go hunt birthdays. I used to have two. Then you take it out You can have a drink after a baby, but when I growed Then we cook it for 30 it. Then we take off the $30 but now I only have if the oven. And then you you eat it. And the last one. up and tried it, it tasted a minutes then we take it out feathers. Then we put it $5. So I would get my tur- can put some stuff on it. little weird. and cut it up and take the in the oven for 45 hours. key then drive back home. And then you’re done. *Rylan age 6 bones out and we serve the Then we eat it. –Ukiah F I would cook the turkey in Cut its head off. Cook it. Rhilynn: You put it in bones to our dogs Westley, the oven for about 20 min- *By Hayden age 5 Eat it with your family. the oven and then you heat Amber, and Lola. Then we My pappi and my utes at 30 degrees. Then Put it in the oven and _____ it up for 2 seconds and serve the turkey to all of brothers and I go hunt me and my family would cook it. And eat it. then after the 2 seconds our families. -Haven W it. Then we bring it home eat it. Mrs. Walker’s you get it out and eat it! and get all the meat out *By Charlie age 5 First we buy the turkey and then we put some Emily Tarwater- I’d have I think what you do Kindergarten Class Oliver: You cook the from the store. Then my salt and peppers then my mom drive me to the is you get the turkey and Ethan: My mom cooks turkey in the oven on 3 Mamo (Grandma) puts we cook it in the oven store. I would go to the wash it. Then you cook it. the turkey in a hot oven for degrees for 3 minutes and bacon oil on it then she then after the oven I store in Oklahoma. I’d get Then you put salt and pep- 5 hours! then you take it out. You cooks it in the oven for I would put a little flour on the turkey, buy it, then I per on it when it is cook- put it on the table and think 30 minutes. Then it then put it back in the would cook it on the stove ing. Cook it for about thir- Kyrah: You cook the carve it. You have to put she takes it out and sucks oven then we cook a little for 10 minutes 9 degrees. ty minutes or so. Then you turkey in the oven. You set plates out then you put the all the juice out and then more then get it out and I would take it out of the bring it to the Thanksgiv- the oven temperature on 1. turkey on the plates and we have Thanksgiving. eat. We also make other oven with one of those ing party. Then you eat it! then eat it! -Casey S stuff like cakes, pies, and square things. I would cut Serenity: You put it in Christian: You put it in eggs. We have lots of it with a knife and eat it *Ava age 5 the pot, then you put it on the oven and then take it First we buy the turkey food. – Gentry E with my friends and family I don’t know. Get the the plate and then eat it! out after 10 minutes. You from the store. Then we at my Aunt Holly’s. turkey from the farm. Cut put it on the table and you cut it and cook it in the We get it from the store the head off. Cook it. Eat it. Mason: You put the tur- carve it. You eat it! oven for 70 minutes. Then and my mom and Grand- Alijah Wilson- I key in a pan and then put we eat it. - Katherine P ma cook it. I don’t really wouldn’t go to Walmart. *Kamillia age 6 it on the stove top for 7 key though. I used to eat know how long but then There isn’t turkey there. I’d You go find a turkey and hours. When it is done you it when I was a baby, but First we go to the store we eat it. – Arron H maybe ask my mom to get cut his head off and stuff take it somewhere, you put when I growed up and to buy a turkey. Then we the turkey. I don’t know stuff in it. Cook it for ten it on the table! tried it, it tasted a little put it in the oven for about We buy it from the store where it would come from. minutes in the stove. Take weird. maybe like for 50 min- and cook it in the oven for I’d cook it in a pan on the it and set it in the table and Timber: You put it in utes. Then we get it out the a while then we eat it. – stove for 20 minutes on then you have Thanksgiv- the oven and start it for 20 Rhilynn: You put it in bones I guess. Then we just Emma M very hot. I’d cut it with a ing. seconds and then you get it the oven and then you heat eat it. - Arianna M _____ knife and would eat it with out when the 20 seconds is it up for 2 seconds and PAGE B6 Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat www.McIntoshDemocrat.com Rut Report: Saturday’s the big day for thousands of deer hunters in Oklahoma

The most highly antici- October issue of Outdoor advice for hunters on pated day of the year ar- Oklahoma magazine, opening weekend of gun rives Saturday for many hunters took 39,409 does, season. Scout for food thousands of Oklahoma amounting to 36 percent sources around or near hunters. The state’s deer of the 2018-19 harvest, buck sign as that will be gun season officially be- well short of the 40-45 your best shot at locat- gan a half-hour before percent target range. ing a buck. If hunters are sunrise Nov. 23. Doe harvest helps keep persistent and have done For many sportsmen populations in balance their scouting home- and sportswomen, the with available habitat, work, there is no reason 16-day season will be the helps maintain healthy they shouldn’t harvest a best time to put meat in buck-to-doe ratios, and nice buck. Calling and the freezer and maybe helps synchronize fawn- rattling can also be ef- hang a trophy on the wall. ing when conditions are fective in luring in a lone And some big-time most favorable for fawn buck. trophies are certainly out growth. Biggest Mistakes to there this year — Guner To help hunters plan Avoid: Scent control is Womack, 18, of Morri- their opening-day outing very important; hunt the son, will vouch for that. in the deer woods, here wind direction. Hunt- Just a few weeks ago, are up-to-date regional ers are reporting that the Via Facebook) Womack took his bow reports from Wildlife De- does are busting them out for an archery hunt partment field personnel. by catching their scent, Guner Womack, 18, of Morrision, took this monster buck in Pawnee County with a bow earlier this year. Record trophy bucks could be in the cards for Oklahoma’s 2019 deer gun hunting season, which on family land in Pawnee NORTHEAST REGION so be careful about scent opens Saturday, Nov. 23. (Via Facebook) County. That evening, Reported by Brent control. A hunter rush- the Oklahoma State Uni- Morgan, Wildlife Biolo- ing their shot on a deer or versity freshman got his gist forcing it through a mar- first-ever archery harvest Current Buck Rutting ginal spot can result in a Creek collectively pro- the deer stand. A list of late; the middle of the day and most likely a No. 1 Activity: In the past week, crippled animal and a tag vide a lot of hunting ac- WMAs that have shoot- is usually the best time to ranking in the official buck activity has really unfilled. cess for southern Okla- ing ranges can be found hunt on land with heavy Oklahoma Cy Curtis big picked up. Bucks have Opening Morning Ex- homa hunters. Please on the Department web- pressure. Be sure and game record book. been spotted checking pectations: It should be keep in mind that WMAs site. Lastly, leaving your check the deer hunting Womack’s buck green- out scrapes in the mid- the tail end of the rut on in the region experienced stand too early or getting regulations for your re- scored 192 6/8 net, which dle of the day. Deer have opening morning with record flooding this year, there too late. gion and area. Don’t as- if stands will put his been using food plots a few does that might and conditions on these Opening Morning Ex- sume land not posted is name atop the list for late in the evening, and still be in season. But it areas may not be like pectations: The rut will be OK to hunt. Oklahoma’s largest typi- acorns and browse dur- should be a great opening what hunters have expe- slowly winding down, but Opening Morning cal whitetail bucks taken ing midday. Deer activ- morning of gun season as rienced in the past. Most deer movement should Expectations: Opening with a bow. ity will no doubt pick up long as the weather coop- of the agricultural les- be great if the weather co- day always has the most Overall, the state’s deer with some cooler fronts erates. Visibility is great sees were unable to plant operates. Does will be re- deer harvested by far. population is in great pushing through the re- as we have experienced crops, and high water lev- turning to food sources, The forecast predicts rain shape this year, thanks to gion. Bucks are being some hard freezes and els suppressed the growth and bucks will be travel- Friday, so opening morn- abundant (in some cases seen chasing does at all most of the leaves have of cover along river bot- ing in between, searching ing could be muddy. This record-setting) spring times of the day. Mature fallen. The WMAs should toms. Scouting may be for receptive does. Hunt- should be another great rainfall and a fairly mild bucks are cruising mid- have a good number of more important this year ers should expect a great year for hunters. We summer, said Big Game day looking for does in hunters, but persistence than in the past in order opportunity at harvesting have great deer numbers, Biologist Dallas Bar- heat. is the key. Stay as long as to have a successful hunt a deer. and the rut is underway. ber with the Oklahoma Habitat Conditions: you can as the deer move- on the WMAs that ex- SOUTHEAST REGION There is a bumper crop Department of Wildlife Habitat conditions look ment has been very good perienced flooding. Be Reported by Jeff Ford, of acorns, so the deer Conservation. great with lots of acorns midday. sure to consult hunting Wildlife Senior Biologist are going to be up feed- “Along with habitat available. But the soft CENTRAL REGION regulations before head- Current Buck Rut- ing during the day. Get conditions, deer num- mass is mostly gone be- Reported by Matt Mat- ing out. WMA-specific ting Activity: Bucks are out and have some fun, bers look good over most cause of early freezes. The tioda, Wildlife Biologist regulations can be found in full rut. Most mature be safe and make some of the state.” That means northeast had a very wet Current Buck Rutting on the Department web- bucks are with does, and memories. plenty of deer are mov- summer that produced Activity: Colder weather site, in the annual hunt- younger bucks are trav- * * * ing about with the rut, or food readily available and and shorter days made ing regulations guide, or eling looking for does. Hunters are reminded breeding season, under- abundant. Deer also have for great rutting activ- on the new Go Outdoors Large bucks are also on that online E-Check of way. an abundance of browse ity through the first two Oklahoma mobile app. the move looking for new all harvested deer is re- “The rut has been go- where controlled burns weeks of November. Do not hesitate to contact does. quired using the Go Out- ing strong over the last were conducted. Habitat Conditions: the area biologists with Habitat Conditions: doors Oklahoma website two weeks across much Hunter and Landown- Record-setting rain- any questions, as they are Conditions are excel- or mobile app. All hunt- of the state,” Barber said. er Reports: Most deer be- fall in 2019 provided an always willing to help. lent. The rain and freez- ers who have yet to con- “While most does have ing observed are bucks equally heavy acorn crop Advice for Deer Hunt- ing temperatures have firm their account status been bred by the time with does or bucks cruis- over most of the region. ers: Take time to scout be- put most acorns on the on Go Outdoors Oklaho- gun season starts, it will ing looking for does. Very Both red and white oak fore going hunting. Look ground. Some areas have ma are strongly urged to not be uncommon to still few does are seen alone. species have produced for food sources that are received more rain than do so before going afield; see bucks seeking does Deer are also off their an above-average crop in being used, as well as others, so it’s pretty wet. this will allow any issues that have yet to be bred.” pattern trails as the bucks many areas. Highly pre- other deer sign such as Hunter and Landown- with accounts to be ad- Deer hunting plays a have pushed them away ferred browse and soft scrapes and rubs. Many er Reports: Hunters are dressed before the need major role in the Wildlife from their norm. masts like persimmons hunters like to take ad- seeing a lot of deer mov- to E-Check arises. For Go Department’s deer herd Public Land Best Bets: are also abundant. There vantage of the extended ing at all times of the day Outdoors account help, management strategy. For If you plan on hunting a was also above-average shooting range that gun as the rut is in full swing. call (405) 521-3852 from cover production this hunting provides, caus- There are good numbers 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- the past several years, the WMA, make sure to learn TOR Department has stressed any special regulations year. Grasses will pro- ing them to hunt in larger of mature bucks and does days or (833) 457-7285 the role deer hunters play for that area. All WMAs vide plenty of cover for openings. But if deer in with yearlings being seen. until 8 p.m. weekday eve- with the slogan “Hunt- are not alike and don’t ex- deer when they are out- your area are feeding on The deer numbers are nings or from 7 a.m. to 5 ers in the Know … Let actly follow the statewide side of wooded areas. acorns, you will likely high in most areas. p.m. weekends. Young Bucks Grow!” regulations. WMAs will Hunters who prefer to have better success hunt- Public Land Best Bets: Any hunter needing a Barber praised hunters have more hunting activ- hunt from the ground ing in timber. The rut Three Rivers and Hono- regular hunting license or for their voluntary par- ity than private land so be should keep this in mind will be winding down bia Creek WMAs; Wister deer license can log on to ticipation, because every cautious and aware of the as visibility may be more throughout gun season, WMA; Ouachita WMA Go Outdoors Oklahoma time a hunter decides to area you are hunting be- difficult this year. which will cause bucks to (Le Flore and McCurtain or use the mobile app for pull the trigger, he or she cause you are more than Hunter and Landown- move more throughout units). immediate sales. With is making a management likely sharing with fellow er Reports: Great deer the day in search of does. Advice for Deer Hunt- the Go Outdoors Okla- decision. hunters. Cherokee WMA movement the past two Sit as long as you can, be- ers: Look for a good food homa app, electronic li- This year, he is hop- and Camp Gruber WMA weeks. Successful hunters cause much of this move- source near thickets. Go censes carried on a mo- ing hunters will harvest are always popular des- have reported that they ment will occur midday. early and stay as long as bile device are now legal more does than they did tinations for gun season are seeing lots of buck Biggest Mistakes to possible. Keep human in the field. in 2018. but be aware those ar- movement throughout Avoid: Underestimating odor to a minimum. For complete infor- “It still remains as im- eas are open the same as the day, not just early or a deer’s sense of smell. Look for buck sign as the mation and license re- portant as ever to place statewide dates but closed late. Not scouting beforehand; bucks are still checking quirements, consult the emphasis on doe harvest to antlerless harvest. Fort Public Land Best Bets: even tried-and-true scrapes and making rubs. current Oklahoma Hunt- to keep a healthy, thriving Gibson WMA has pro- Kaw Wildlife Manage- spots may have changed Please use safety equip- ing and Fishing Regula- population,” Barber said. duced good harvest num- ment Area is always the over the course of the ment when hunting from tions Guide found online Antlerless deer harvest bers in the past, but no- biggest producer in the year. Shooting lanes may a tree stand. at wildlifedepartment. becomes even more im- tice the boundaries when central region. Keystone need to be cleared, straps Biggest Mistakes to com, on the Go Outdoors portant in the state’s deer hunting and be aware this WMA provides a lot of may need to be replaced Avoid: Moving too much, Oklahoma free mobile management plan when WMA is only open the access and opportunity. on tree stands, etc. Not as the deer are being app for Apple or Android populations grow. first nine days and closed The Texoma WMA areas sighting in the gun before pressured almost daily. devices, or in print across According to the 2018- to antlerless harvest. of Washita Arm, Love going hunting; missing Do plenty of pre-season the state wherever hunt- 19 Big Game Report pub- Advice for Deer Hunt- Valley, Fobb Bottom, your target is better done scouting. Don’t assume ing and fishing licenses lished in the September/ ers: Scouting is the best Tishomingo and Hickory on the range than from deer only move early and are sold. Thursday, November 28, 2019 • The McIntosh County Democrat PAGE B7 www.McIntoshDemocrat.com World Champions Rodeo Alliance Hofmeister announces no-cost availability announces addition of Division Y with of safety phone app to Oklahoma schools Public schools state- school emergency. trators, teachers and staff opportunity for youth to compete in wide have an opportu- Offering the system be more prepared. This nity to strengthen safety statewide ensures each will be equally important $1 million major rodeo and security through an of Oklahoma’s nearly for other districts that initiative being offered 700,000 students and face similar natural disas- Launches With National High School to school districts free of more than 85,000 teach- ters or other emergency charge, according to State ers and staff members events.” Rodeo Association As An Alliance Superintendent of Public have uniform protection “Oklahoma’s future de- Instruction Joy Hofmeis- and that first responders pends on its children, and The World Champions deo will give one youth ternational level. ter. working across multiple we owe it to them and to Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) in each discipline the op- “NHSRA is always Hofmeister recently jurisdictions can bet- our state to make sure today announced the portunity to run at more looking for ways to pro- announced the avail- ter communicate with they are able to thrive,” unveiling of the WCRA than $111,000, with the vide our members with ability of The Rave Panic schools and one another. said Sen. Dewayne Pem- Division Y (DY), a youth winners walking away opportunity to grow in Button app, provided The app has been im- berton, chair of the Sen- division designed to give with at least $50,000 and out of the arena, by Rave Mobile Safety, plemented in all 50 states ate Appropriations Sub- youth the most exclusive each. while striving to build a which allows users to si- and is used in local and committee for Education. opportunity to qualify “Based on feedback strong foundation for our multaneously connect state school systems in “This technology will and compete in a one-day throughout the rodeo in- members,” said NHSRA with 9-1-1 and first re- Chicago, Washington, give them, their families $1,000,000 major rodeo. dustry, we have made the Executive Director, James sponders and sends a text D.C., Arkansas, Louisi- and their school district DY will feature ath- decision to add a youth Higginbotham. “While alert to school staff in the ana and many others. an enhanced safety tool letes ages 13 and up from division to give the youth there are roughly 1,800 event of an emergency. Funding for statewide so the focus is where it around the globe com- a chance to earn big pay- NHSRA sanctioned ro- The Rave Panic Button implementation was se- should be – on educa- peting for their spot on outs on a large stage,” said deos throughout the is available to all Oklaho- cured after state leaders tion.” the WCRA DY Leader- WCRA President, Bobby year, WCRA will give ma K-12 public schools added $3 million to the At the news confer- board (age limit is de- Mote. “While we real- our members a chance to and 9-1-1 centers to en- common education budget. ence, Hofmeister was termined by sanctioning ize the need for growth compete, if they choose, hance school safety and “We live in a day of a joined by Norman Public bodies where DY athletes in rough stock, our first on an additional plat- security. great deal of uncertainty, Schools District Superin- earn points). The top 24 event will only feature form.” Hofmeister and repre- especially when it comes tendent Nick Migliorino, athletes in each discipline the six major timed event Youth competitors sentatives of the educa- to security in our schools,” Oklahoma 9-1-1 Coordi- as of April 12, 2020 on disciplines. Rough stock can begin earning points tion and law enforcement said Sen. Roger Thomp- nator Lance Terry, mem- the DY Leaderboard will disciplines will be added through nominating their communities discussed son, Senate Appropria- bers of the Norman Police advance to the May 14-15 in a future segment.” efforts beginning Decem- the benefits of the Rave tions Chair. “The Rave Department, Cleveland Youth Stampede At The E WCRA also an- ber 2, 2019 and conclud- Panic Button in a news Panic Button is a proven County Commissioner event in Guthrie, Okla- nounced their first youth ing April 12, 2020. Ath- conference at Norman resource to assemble first Darry Stacy, representa- homa at the legendary alliance- The National letes will be given the North High School. Nor- responders immediately. tives from the Oklahoma Lazy E Arena. High School Rodeo As- opportunity to nominate man Public Schools im- I was honored to be an State Department of Edu- The May 14-15 Youth sociation (NHSRA). for $25 and earn points plemented the Rave Pan- active part of the conver- cation’s Office of School Stampede at the E will The NHSRA is an in- or the youth division. ic Button last school year. sation that resulted in ad- Safety and Security, and host competitors in each ternational, non-profit Nominating DY and the “Oklahoma schools are ditional funding for this Rave Mobile Safety vice of the six disciplines; organization dedicated open division will not be not immune to threats, program.” president Noah Reiter. girl’s breakaway roping, to the development of permitted. Athletes who whether in the form of “This app will create a The Oklahoma Sher- steer wrestling, team rop- sportsmanship, horse- are under 18 years of age severe weather, fire or a safer environment for our iffs’ Association recently ing, tie-down roping, and manship and character in must chose to compete in school intruder. Ensuring children and all who work endorsed the Rave Panic barrel racing, — each the youth of our country the open VRQ division or the safety of every student in our schools by improv- Button. athlete competing for through the sport of ro- the youth divison. is our foremost priority,” ing response times during “We became aware of their piece of the $50,000 deo. The NHSRA mem- “What better way to said Hofmeister. “Chil- emergencies,” said House the Rave Panic Button purse. The event format bership consists of over launch our youth initia- dren cannot learn unless Appropriations and Bud- school safety program will be two rounds and 11,500 members from tive than with the largest their basic needs, includ- get Chair Kevin Wallace. from Arkansas, where it an average. Athletes will 43 states, five Canadian youth rodeo association ing a sense of safety, have “Protecting our children is deployed statewide to not be required to pay an provinces, Australia and in the world,” said Mote. been met. This is an ef- while they are in our care over 1,000 schools,” said entry fee. Mexico. The NHSRA also “We could not be more fective safety enhance- is equally as important as Ray McNair, executive The average champi- supports athletes dreams proud to join forces with ment that can be held in ensuring they are receiv- director of the Oklaho- ons from each discipline by annually awarding the NHSRA to take youth the palm of one hand. We ing a quality education.” ma Sheriff’s Association from the youth event will more than $550,000.00 rodeo to new heights. are pleased to offer it to “I’m glad to have been (OSA). “OSA members advance to the WCRA $1 in scholarships at the You can’t be all for rodeo- our districts and are con- in a position this year endorse this school safe- Million Stampede At The national level, and $1.8 if you’re not developing fident it will help us fos- to help secure the fund- ty application as a solu- E on May 16. The one- million in scholarship the next generation of the ter a culture of safety in ing for this panic button tion that will save lives, day $1 million major ro- cumulatively on the in- sport.” every school and district app that I know will save and most importantly, where it is utilized.” lives,” said Rep. Mark Mc- will work for all types of When activated, the Bride, chair of the House school emergencies.” Rave Panic Button app Appropriations and Bud- Rave Panic Button is Fishing Report for November 28, 2019 delivers critical data such get Subcommittee for provided through Rave’s as location and school Education. “In Moore, partnership with AT&T. Eufaula: Elevation above normal, water murky. Blue and channel catfish floor plans to 9-1-1 and our schools have faced For more details, vis- fair on cut bait along channels, river channel and river mouth. Flathead first responders, enabling many severe weather di- it ravemobilesafety.com. catfish fair on sunfish along channels, creek channels, river channel and them to coordinate a sasters, and having this Interested districts can river mouth. Report submitted by Jake Bersche, game warden stationed in app in place would have McIntosh County. faster, more effective re- sign up to deploy the sponse to any type of helped school adminis- Rave Panic Button here.

AREA CALENDAR is available at 10:45 a.m. you desire. Meals are on a Bingo Texanna Lady from page B3 The fire department is donation basis. Texanna Fire Depart- Crafters Monthly third located nine miles east of The center welcomes ment Bingo is at 7 p.m. hash browns, scrambled U.S. 69 on Texanna Road. guests from 9 a.m. to 1 Texanna Lady Craft- eggs, biscuits, gravy, pan- Saturday Everyone is invited to at- p.m. Everyone is wel- Saturdays at Texanna ers meets at 10 a.m. every cakes or waffles, coffee, tend. come. Fire Department on Tex- Thursday for Craft Day milk and orange juice. singing event anna Road. Hot food is on Texanna Road, one Donations welcome. The pastor and congre- served. mile east of U.S. 69. gation of Freedom Baptist Checotah Weight Lake Eufaula It is open for business Church, Porum Landing, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Checotah Boy will host a third Saturday Watchers now Crafters Guild Free Clothes Thursday to Saturday. Scout/Cub Scout singing each month. This Lake Eufaula Craft- is an open singing event. known as ers Guild is a group that Closet at Musicians bring your in- FLEAS meeting WWStudio@ meets monthly to make Checotah Free Checotah Cub Scout struments. Everyone is new crafts and keep lo- (Friendly Lake Pack 642 and Boy Scout welcome. Checotah Covered-dish potluck cal crafters informed of Will Baptist Eufaula Area Troop 642 meet Tues- WWStudio@Checo- other craft classes and A free Clothes Closet days at Masonic Lodge is at 5 p.m. Singing starts tah (formerly known as shows. Membership is Supporters) 86, 625 W. Gentry Ave. at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers) meets at Checotah First Freewill Information: 918-617- not required to attend Baptist Church is open Friendly Lake Eufaula Cub Scouts meet from 6 Mondays at 5 p.m. for Area Supporters meets to 7 p.m. Boy Scouts meet 7248 or 918-618-3394. Wellness Checks (weigh- and there is no member- from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ship fee. The only fee is at 11 a.m. on the fourth from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ins)ZONES: and at 5:30 SE p.m. for and Thursdays. Park by Tuesday of each month All interested boys Porum Landing workshops at the Jim Lu- for the use of the build- the carport on the south at the Eufaula First should contact Scout- cas for Checotah week Public of NOVEMBER Li- ing and 24, for 2019 materials side of the church. Dona- United Methodist master Randy Nester, Volunteer Fire brary,2x2 626 ads W. may Gentry. run anywhereto in make your newspaper. the crafts. Don’t The forget to remind your classifiedChurch, department 251 to download Matthews the 918-616-0873, for info. tions of clean clothes are Department line ads for this week at www.okpress.com/ocangroup meets at 1 p.m. -on CHOOSE appreciated. THE AD SIZE CLOSEST TOLane. YOUR Info: COLUMN 918-916-0862. WIDTH Visit senior the second Thursday of DAV meets first events each month at the High- The Porum Landing citizens way 9 Community Cen- Thursdays in Volunteer Fire Depart- Checotah Senior Citi- ter in Longtown. Every- ment has a complimen- zens and Community one is welcome to attend. Onapa tary meal schedule that Center invites everyone Disabled American to come by and meet your The fee for the use of the includes free bingo, with building is $2. Go to the Veterans meets at 6:30 prizes, on the second and fellow senior citizens for p.m. on the first Thursday fourth Tuesdays of each a get together. Lake Eufaula Crafters of each month in Onapa. month. Bingo is at 10 a.m. The center is open ev- Guild website for more CSO officers are available. and the meal is served at ery weekday you can play information or call 918- For information, call Bill 11:30 a.m. Blood pres- dominos, and have all the 452-3023, 918-470-1227 Day at 918-618-2633. sure and glucose testing free coffee and cookies or 918-799-5096.

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A.Not more than one commercial permit for the same residence for STORAGE LOT LOCATED AT HOUSING/ vehicle which does not exceed one a period of 2 years from the date of 108094 S 4200 RD, CHECOTAH, SERVICES SERVICES tractor truck per family living on expiration except in circumstances OK, SAID PROPERTY WILL BE the premises shall be permitted, which, in the opinion of the City, SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. PROPERTY and in no case shall a commercial constitute exigent, nonrecurring PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Cleaning Roofing vehicle used for hauling explosives, circumstances which could not BY: /s/ Glenda Park, AVP gasoline, or liquefied petroleum have been reasonably foreseen by SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO No Fuss No Dust cleaning service: For Rent products be permitted. the applicant. BEFORE ME THIS 21 DAY OF home, boat, business, carpet/tile B.Not more than one camping or 6. An applicant aggrieved by the NOVEMBER, 2019 travel trailer or hauling trailer per decision of the City to not issue a NOTARY PUBLIC /s/ Pam McAdoo cleaning, pressure washing. 918- Blue Wave Mobile Home Park - family living on the premises shall permit or, having so issued one, MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 03- 421-9966. Available: large two bedroom, one be permitted, and the trailer shall to not grant an extension may ap- 17-21 bath $550/month; one and two not exceed 35 feet in length or peal such decision to the Board of COMM #01002223 Special Services bedrooms, one bath with living and eight fee in width, and such trailer Adjustment as otherwise provided kitchen $650/month-$675/month, shall not be parked or stored for by this Code. more than one week unless it is lo- SECTION 2. CODIFICATION. The All your gravel, top soil, sand, river all utilities paid. One block from cated behind the front yard build- City Clerk is hereby directed to rock and other materials delivered. Eufaula Marina and downtown. ing line. A camping or travel trailer enter the added section into the Full loads (ten wheeler) or half Free WI-FI and average water bill. shall not be occupied permanently appropriate place in the Checotah PublishedLegal in the McIntoshNotice County loads. Tractor and skid steer avail- Come join us! Call or text 918-490- while it is parked or stored in any City Code of Checotah, Oklahoma, Democrat, Thursday, November able. Terry’s Trucks 918-707-0732. 3520 for details. area within the incorporated limits as authorized and approved by this 28, 2019 except in a mobile home park Ordinance. The Board of Education of MIDWAY Four bedroom, three bath home in authorized under the ordinances SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If Public School District hereby pro- Concrete work wanted, all types - Longtown, 52 N. Hieliger off Kelso. of the city. any provision, paragraph, word, vides legal notice that the school no job too small, free estimates. 918-452-2099. C.A mobile home shall be parked section of article of this Ordinance board election filing period for 918-552-0001. or stored only in a trailer court is invalidated by any court of com- candidates will open on Monday, Two bedroom, one bath, big kitch- which is conformity with the ordi- petent jurisdiction, the remaining December 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. and en, carport, close to Nichol’s, Eu- nances of the city. provisions, Paragraphs, words, will close Wednesday, December 4, Tractor work and can furnish: pads, faula, $475/month, $450 deposit. D. section and chapters shall not be 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Board Member driveways, roads, tin horn installa- 918-617-2626. 1. Notwithstanding the prohibi- affected and shall continue in full Position on Ballot: tion found in paragraph B above, force and effect. tion, brush hogging, under brush The voters shall elect a board cut and stacked. Call Bob Green Two bedroom, one bath, near a camping or travel trailer may be SECTION 4. REPEALER. All other member for board position No. 5, 918-490-2232 or 918-361-5276. Checotah, no pets, references re- temporarily occupied in excess of Ordinance and parts of other Ordi- which has a 5-year term of office. quired, $486/month, $300 deposit. the one-week period for so long nances Inconsistent or conflicting as an applicant holds a valid with any part of this Ordinance are 918-474-3124. temporary trailer permit from the hereby repealed to the extent of BUSINESS / EMPLOYMENT City. The City shall only issue such such inconsistency or conflict. Real Estate For Sale permit upon the applicant (1) pay- SECTION 5. EMERGENCY Special Notices ing an administrative fee of $50.00 CLAUSE. An immediate necessity One bedroom, 32x32, well, septic and (2) possessing a valid building existing for the preservation of the permit for the residence at which public peace health and safety, an Giving away Border Collie/Lab mix and garage at Oakwood Harbor the camping or travel trailer will be emergency is hereby declared to puppies, about four weeks old, al- Access Home Care II across the street from the cove, located. The City shall issue only exist by reason of which this ordi- most weaned. 918-318-7905. $32,500. 918-473-0101. one such permit per residence. nance shall be I full force and effect at 200 W. Gentry Ave. in Checotah 2. A temporary trailer permit shall from and after passage, approval ANNOUNCEMENTS be valid for a period 90 days from and publication or posting. STOP LAWSUITS, Garnishments, is seeking to hire the date of issuance, provided PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE Repossessions, Foreclosures, the applicant may request an ad- CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Collections and Harassing Creditor Legal Notices ditional 90 days. Extensions shall CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA, THIS 12 only be granted if, in the opinion of DAY OF November, 2019. Calls. You have rights, learn what Personal Care Aides the City, the applicant has made /s/ Daniel Tarkington they are. It could cost you every- $9 hr in the Checotah, Eufaula, satisfactory progress on the con- Daniel Tarkington, Mayor thing if you don’t. It’s never too late. struction for which the underlying (SEAL) Call Kenneth C. McCoy, Attorney Stidham and Hwy 150 areas. PublishedLegal in the McIntoshNotice County building permit was issued. For ATTEST: at Law. Confidential communica- Democrat, Thursday, November each extension, the applicant shall /s/ LouAnn Moore 28, 2019 tions, 40 years experience. Eastern Must be 18 and over pay an additional $50.00 admin- LouAnn Moore, Deputy City Clerk Oklahoma, Debt Relief Agency. ORDINANCE NO. 589 istrative fee. Multiple extensions Approved as to form and legality and have reliable transportation. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY are allowed, provided, under no this 12 day of November, 2019. Evenings available. 918-935-8857. OF CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA, circumstance shall the total period /s/ John Tyler Hammons Please call to schedule AMENDING CHAPTER 48, ZON- of validity of such a permit exceed John Tyler Hammons, City At- ING, ARTICLE V, SUPPLEMEN- 1 year. torney BUSINESS/EMPLOY- an appointment 918-473-1851. TAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS, 3. The continued validity of a tem- DIVISION 1, GENERALY, SECTION porary trailer permit shall be sub- MENT 48-178, STORAGE AND PARKING ject to the continued validity of the OF TRAILERS AND COMMER- underlying building permit. Should CIAL VEHICHLES, TO ALLOW the underlying building permit be Help Wanted TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY OF expired, cancelled, or revoked for Legal Notice TRAILERS DURING CONSTRUC- Published in the McIntosh County any reason, the temporary trailer Democrat, Thursday, November Help Wanted: general laborer. Call TION OF HOME; PROVIDING FOR permit shall also expire, cancel, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND 28, 2019 918-521-6219. and be revoked by operation of law. Peoples NATIONAL BANK DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. In such instance, the applicant NOW THEREFORE, BE IT OR- CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA 74426 shall have 5 days to remove the “Since 1911” HTS Worker, five days/week, DAINED BY The City Council of the associated trailer. Failure to do City of Checotah, Oklahoma: NOTICE OF SALE 10:00am-6pm. Bonny Crest Home 901 E Main, Stigler, OK 74462 so shall constitute an offense and DATE NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Health 918-949-4555. SECTION 1. Section 48-178 to each day in violation shall consti- the Checotah City Code is hereby NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Now Hiring! tute a separate offense. KRYSTLE DAWN LANE OR TO ANY amended to read as follows, to-wit: 4. No more than one camping or Sec. 48-178. Storage and park- PARTY OR PARTIES HAVING AN FIELD RN travel trailer may be located at any INTEREST IN THE HEREIN DE- MERCHANDISE ing for trailers and commercial residence by virtue of a temporary Full-time position for Stigler Office vehicles. SCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: trailer permit. Such temporary 2015 NISSAN VERSA VIN # Competitive salary with paid time off, health/dental insurance, THIS COPY ONLY CommercialFOR THE vehicles and WEEK trail- OFtrailer permit shall be prominently Pets & Supplies ers of all types, including travel, 3N1CE2CP2FL390679 retirement, life insurance and mileage reimbursement displayed on the exterior of the THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED camping and hauling trailers associated trailer during the period Nov 24-30, 2019 and– mobile(OCAN112419). homes shall not be TO SATISFY A LIEN ON SAID Happy Jack LiquiVict 2x: handy ALL ZONES ALL of its validity and such permit may Qualified applicants pick up/submit applications parked or stored on any lot oc- PROPERTY CLAIMED BY PEOPLES dispenser insures accurate dos- not be transferred or assigned to NATIONAL BANK, CHECOTAH, OK. Please choose the copy below that bestcupied fits your by aONE dwelling column or on anywidth. lot Thank you. age to treat hook & round worms. to the Stigler office or contact: different camping or travel trailer. A PUBLIC SALE WILL BE HELD in any residential district except 5. Upon the expiration of a tempo- Atwoods of Checotah. (918) 473- Rebecca Edwards, RN Administrator in accordance with the following ON DECEMBER 10, 2019 AT 4:00 rary trailer permit, the City shall 4730. (www.kennelvax.com) provisions: PM. SAID SALE TO BE HELD AT 918-967-1002 not issue a new temporary trailer THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK 1.5” X 9.1” 1.66” X 9” OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Debt Payments 5, MCINTOSH CO. PUB. FAC. AUTH., 87548.09, JAIL DEBT PAYMENT; Jail-ST MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 533, PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, 11580.33, FOOD FOR JAIL; 534, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, AD NETWORK AD NETWORK McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 86.18, JAIL SUPPLIES; 535, COMDATA, 181.05, FUEL; 536, OFFICE DEPOT, 1053.93, OFFICE FOR MORE INFO CALL FOR MORE INFO CALL November 12th, 2019 SUPPLIES; 537, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., 20.00, DRUG TESTING; 538, OFFICE DEPOT, 1-888-815-2672 351.31, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 539, OFFICE DEPOT, 562.27, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 540, OFFICE 1-888-815-2672 The McIntosh County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, in a DEPOT, 53.08, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 541, DASH MEDICAL GLOVES INC, 1956.00, MEDICAL SUP- NEWSPAPER FOR SALE regularly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room on the first PLIES; 542, CHANEYS PIZZA, SPAULDIN, REBECCA, 117.00, MEALS ; 543, NELSON FEED & NEWSPAPER FOR SALE floor. Chairman, Tim Pendley; Vice Chairman, Michael Burns; Member, Bill Phillips; and SEED, 9.30, SUPPLIES; 544, SMITH, MONICA S., 33.64, MEALS / MILEAGE ; 545, CHANEYS Family Business for Sale! County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Also in attendance were Melissa Fink, Susan PIZZA, SPAULDIN, REBECCA, 170.00, TRAINING; 546, OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION, 30.00, Family Business for Sale! Community Community local newspaper in east- Whittle, Matt Hackler, Trina Williams and Cathy Stoy. Advance notice of the Meeting was TITLE/TAG; 547, NICHOLS GROCERY, 753.79, FOOD FOR JAIL; 548, ALPHA DRUG TEST- local newspaper in eastern Oklahoma. ern Oklahoma. Covers two towns posted on the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south ING CO., 40.00, DRUG TESTING; 549, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., 20.00, DRUG TESTING; Covers two towns in vibrant & growing in vibrant & growing county. 918- and east entrances of the Courthouse, on the 7th day of November, 2019. 550, OG&E, 3377.93, UTILITIES; 551, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC, 304.00, PHONE SERVICE; county. 918-638-0533 638-0533 I. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Tim Pendley, at 8:00 am. 552, AT&T, 50.98, INTERNET SERVICE; 553, AT&T, 89.57, UTILITIES; ML Fee 21, BODY IN II. Roll was called with the following responses: Pendley, present; Burns, present; and Phil- MOTION CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB, LLC, 36.75, DRUG TESTING; 22, BODY IN MOTION CHI- WANT TO BUY lips, present. ROPRACTIC & REHAB, LLC, 36.75, DRUG TESTING; 23, STAPLES, 20.16, SUPPLIES; Mtg Cert WANT TO BUY III. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to approve Minutes of the Com- 20, AT&T (SBC), 53.83, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 187, AT&T (SBC), 269.15, PHONE SERVICE; Want to purchase minerals and other th Want to purchase min- missioners’ Meeting held on November 4 , 2019. The Motion was approved with the follow- 188, COMDATA, 950.81, FUEL; Use-ST 24, OG&E, 108.70, UTILITIES; oil/gas interests. Send details to: erals and other oil/gas ing votes: All aye. V. Reports PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by Burns and seconded by Phillips to approve A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. interests. Send details to: th PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 signing of purchase orders to be processed for payment on November 12 , 2019. The B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! For Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 188, HOPKINS VI. Action Items old guitars, amps, mandolins, ukuleles, FUEL & PROPANE, 145.64, FUEL; 189, KAY ROBBINS WALL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 225.00, A Motion was by Burns and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. The Motion HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! For A. Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, etc. ATTORNEY FEES; 190, U.S. CELLULAR, 147.81, CELLULAR SERVICE; 191, AT&T (SBC), 93.42, was approved with the following votes: All aye. old guitars, amps, mandolins, ukule- Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in Tulsa. UTILITIES; 192, AT&T (SBC), 20.76, UTILITIES; 193, AT&T, 234.34, UTILITIES; Assr Rev Fee B. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to approve Fair Board les, Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, 1-800-525-7273 www.stringswest.com 2, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 73.90, COPIER/OVERAGES; Drug Court 1, PITTSBURG CO. Donation No. R-19-132. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All etc. Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in DIST 18 DRUG COURT, 244.90, PAYMENT; General 1460, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION aye. Tulsa. 1-800-525-7273 www.string- ADVERTISE STATEWIDE SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES; 1461, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, C. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to approve the Expense swest.com COPIER LEASE; 1462, SHATSWELL, GINNA CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE; 1463, Report for FY 2019/2020 dated November 12th, 2019. The Motion was approved Put your message where it matters most PHILLIPS, BILLY BOB, 53.54, TRAVEL; 1464, TOWN OF HANNA, 225.00, RENT; 1465, CANA- with the following votes: All aye. ADVERTISE STATEWIDE – IN OKLAHOmA NeWSpAperS. We DIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 99.35, UTILITIES; 1466, GRAND TETON BOT- D. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to approve Monthly Report can place your ad in 158 newspapers. TLING, 10.00, WATER/ GALLON ; 1467, STANDLEY SYSTEMS, 247.91, COPIER LEASE; 1468, of the County Treasurer to the State Auditor and Inspector (October 2019). The Put your message where it mat- AT&T (SBC), 107.66, PHONE SERVICE; 1469, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 792.98, PROPANE; Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. For more information or to place ters most – IN OKLAHOmA 1470, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 36.55, SUPPLIES; 1471, MCI, 31.04, UTILITIES; 1472, OKLA- A Motion was made by Burns and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer an ad, contact Landon Cobb at E. NeWSpAperS. We can place TEL, 45.39, UTILITIES; 1473, T.H. ROGERS LUMBER CO., 14.49, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES; of Appropriations for Assessor in the amount of $3,000.00. The Motion was (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at your ad in 158 newspapers. 1474, PIED PIPER, 65.00, PEST SPRAYING; 1475, LEWIS, BONNIE SUE, 120.00, JANITORIAL approved with the following votes: All aye. 1-888-815-2672. For more information or to place SERVICE; 1476, PIED PIPER, 165.00, PEST SPRAYING; 1477, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 49.99, F. A Motion was made by Burns and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic an ad, contact Landon Cobb at PARTS; 1478, EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL, LLC, 9207.00, Appraisals/Reviews; Funds Transfer in the amount of $1,000.00 for Bank of America P-Card (October (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at 1479, TOP VALUE, 99.55, FOOD FOR SENIOR CENTER; 1480, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, SALARY; 2019). The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 1-888-815-2672. 1481, KC FARM MACHINERY, INC, 2304.00, MATERIAL; 1482, CORE & MAIN LP, 1770.00, G. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to approve District MATERIAL; 1483, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., 440.00, DRUG TESTING; 1484, INDIAN JOUR- Attorney Claim. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Roll-in Showers NAL, 128.16, PUBLICATION; 1485, AT&T (SBC), 53.83, UTILITIES; 1486, OG&E, 1616.11, H. A Motion was made by Burns and seconded by Phillips to approve One-Time Pay. UTILITIES; 1487, AT&T, 52.16, UTILITIES; 1488, OG&E, 30.80, UTILITIES; 1489, A.E.P. SUR- The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye.

Rollfor-in qualified Shower s PLUS AUCTION, 200.00, EQUIPMENT BID; Health 149, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, VII. New Business: None. Roll-in Showers 43.00, TRASH SERVICE; 150, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 13958.74, VIII. Public Comment: None. SALARY; 151, STANDLEY SYSTEMS, 211.41, COPIER LEASE; 152, STATEWIDE COMMERICAL IX. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE; 153, H&P MECHANICAL LLC, 320.00, X. Announcements: None. Rollfor-in qualified Shower s Veteransfor qualified HEATER/AC UNIT; 154, STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE, 369.90, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 155, XI. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Burns to adjourn Meeting. The WAL MART, 41.29, SUPPLIES; 156, STANDLEY SYSTEMS, 176.04, COPIER LEASE; Highway Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. th Veteransfor qualified 894, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC., 7.34, PARTS; 895, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC., 519.59, Signed this 18 day of November, 2019. CallVeterans Now! SUPPLIES; 896, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 838.07, PARTS; 897, AT&T (SBC), 53.83, UTILITIES; 898, WELCH STATE BANK, 946.74, Equipment Payment; 899, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 250.05, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CallVeterans Now! SUPPLIES; 900, APAC INC-ARKHOLA, 847.80, ASPHALT; 901, T.H. ROGERS LUMBER CO., 800Call-975 Now!-0056 89.95, LITTER CREW SUPPLIES; 902, YOUNGMAN ROCK INC., 624.25, Road Material; 903, Tim Pendley, Chairman NAPA AUTO PARTS, 1525.29, PARTS; 904, CINTAS, 130.93, UNIFORMS; 905, C.L. BOYD 800Call-975 Now!-0056 800-975-0056 COMPANY INC., 1295.00, GRADER BLADES; 906, O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC., 228.75, Michael Burns, Vice Chairman 800-975-0056 PARTS; 907, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 37.94, UTILITIES; 908, C&C TRANSPORTATION 800-975-0056 INC., 791.39, Road Material; 909, ROLLING PRAIRIE-FILTER CARE OF MO, 24.55, FILTERS; Bill Phillips, Member 800-975-0056 910, WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 183.38, UTILITIES; 911, CINTAS, 128.82, UNIFORMS; 912, Half C&C TRANSPORTATION INC., 1859.90, Road Material; 913, NBC OKLAHOMA, 653.77, Equip- ATTEST: ment Payment; 914, CHECOTAH PUBLIC WORKS, 31.75, UTILITIES; 915, SUES RECYCLING & Half SANITATION, 86.00, DUMPSTER RENT; 916, STAPLES, 64.99, OFFICE FURNITURE; 917, U.S. Ronda Prince, County Clerk PHraiclfe CELLULAR, 85.20, PHONE SERVICE; 918, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 63.36, UTILITIES; Half 919, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 60.09, UTILITIES; 920, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINER- Price Walk-in Tubs ALS, LLC, 12919.73, Road Material; 921, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00, DUMPSTER Walk-in Tubs Price RENT; 922, DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 195.80, TIRES; 923, SOUTER LIME- Price STONE & MINERALS, LLC, 547.81, Road Material; 924, VIVIAN WATER DISTRICT #6, 22.04, WBrandalk-in new Tub s UTILITIES; 925, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 4208.10, FUEL; 926, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, WBrandalk-in new Tub s 536.40, PROPANE; 927, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 75.00, DUMPSTER RENT; 928, 2020 models STAPLES, 181.97, OFFICE SUPPLIES; 929, VIVIAN WATER DISTRICT #6, 20.00, UTILITIES; 2020Brand models new Brand new 930, CROWL OIL CO., 3398.30, DIESEL; 931, CINTAS, 70.98, UNIFORM CLEANING; 932, 405/531-0800 RURAL WATER DIST #8, 35.00, UTILITIES; 933, U.S. CELLULAR, 85.20, CELLULAR SERVICE; 405/531-08002020 models 2020 models Jail Authority 4, MCINTOSH CO. PUB. FAC. AUTH., 640.50, RENTS ETC COLLECTED; Jail 405/531918/896-08000027 405/531918/896-08000027 918/896 -0027 918/896 -0027

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(Addison Kliewer/Gaylord News) (Addison Kliewer/Gaylord News) Oklahoma Avenue, one of the 50 state-named avenues in Washington, D.C., sits two miles east of Capi- A streetcar, which was brought to Washington in 2016 to provide transportation opportunities for resi- tol Hill. dents in the northeastern part of the district, makes its final stop atO klahoma Avenue on August 22, 2019. Oklahoma Avenue in nation’s capital thrives despite mysterious history

addison kliewer more exciting than that,” said Williams. “They have a lot of development that is taking place gaylord news On July 21, 1926, the now-shuttered Washington in D.C. It almost just did like a facelift,” said Covington. WASHINGTON –– Oklahoma Avenue, a diagonal, Star, referenced Oklahoma Avenue in a story, according Despite these attractions, Oklahoma Avenue did not two-block-long residential street that sits two miles east to District of Columbia Public Library archives. This even make the list of top state avenues in Washington, of Capitol Hill, is one of the 50 state-named avenues in means the street had undergone a name change prior according to a 2015 article on the Greater Greater Wash- Washington, but it has an untraceable history. to Williams’s 1927 estimate. ington website. There were 49 states on the list, and Okla- In 1981, the Tulsa World published a story about the To one man, this lack of documentation did not di- homa was the only state-named avenue missing. lack of documentation regarding when and why Okla- minish the street’s significance. Stanley Covington, who States were ranked based on many factors including homa Avenue received its name. Thirty-eight years lat- was shopping at a farmer’s market on the avenue, said their length, as well as the number of notable circles er, the mystery remains unsolved. he has pride in both state of Oklahoma and Oklahoma and squares they connect to. “All the 50 states have diagonal streets named for Avenue. “I would speculate that leaving Oklahoma Avenue them here, and presumably, there’s a record somewhere Although Covington grew up in Washington, he said off was probably just a mistake,” said Dan Malouff, a showing the naming,” the Tulsa World reported. “But he attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University transportation planner for Arlington, Virginia, and a no one seems to know just when Oklahoma was hon- in Alva. Nearly 40 years later, he stood on Oklahoma contributor for Greater Greater Washington. ored with a street.” Avenue buying fresh produce, over one thousand miles While many readers noticed Oklahoma’s absence on Prior to the late 1920s, the avenue was called Cool away from his alma mater. the list, some suggested Oklahomans throw a party to Spring Road, built before Washington was recognized Oklahoma Avenue has changed dramatically since bring attention to the avenue and its progress. as a district, said Kim Williams, an architectural histo- Covington’s childhood. The two block avenue, which “You need to talk to your state’s congressional del- rian with the D.C. Historic Preservation Office. sits between Benning Road and C Street, now has Am- egation about doing an art piece, or whatever, celebrat- Many avenues in the district were named because of trak train lines, as well as a new streetcar system created ing your state and street,” said a comment in response their connections to states, such as development compa- in 2016 to bring residents greater transportation oppor- to the missing state. nies with ties to different areas around the country, but tunities, running through it. The street is also home to While Oklahoma Avenue may be a rising spot in the Williams said this was not the case for Oklahoma Avenue. Kingman and Heritage Islands Park, which hosts an an- district, it remains an avenue of unanswered questions. “I would just say that probably in 1927, there were nual bluegrass festival and sits directly next to the Rob- Gaylord News is a reporting project of the Gaylord only so many states left that didn’t have streets named ert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the former home of College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the for them, and so that’s how it was chosen. It’s nothing the Washington Redskins. University of Oklahoma.

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