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Theyand Special are Nancy Elec Total - Ohiostrapped downloaded prize with kindergarten inmoney a and restraint that printed stu is- spent asheriff’s professorHowever, with office aand partici a department voterin -January must applications, these voters to the nursing home a contact the Voting Ser- Johnson,huahua first and nursinggrade; injuriesCindy Bates said she had re- were actually just bulldogs.orah’s many Florist; times Durant we are present Lumber- ed multiple interviews and homa are prohibited from moneytionsOKLAHOMA shouldto be given apply CITYaway now, this dents.chair.from year She the hasInternetpating served merchant,at with www. chairman2011. be the registeredHe better was at Southeastern. also your and once reside a can activate some spe- few days before the elec- vice Officers in their units Proctorto her leg Ballard, after two physical bulldogs the ported Durant the Public dogs Schools running HerThey mother have is been Mrs. JackietakenCompany; to ed with Five a Star vicious Office animal Sup -is continuing to conduct passing breed specific ordi- isCounty—running $2,000. The U.S. ElectionThe loose Department date attackedBoard for the elections.ok.gov.drawIn November,- chances a federwill- bepolice forat your anofficer address ticket in Achille. withinto the cial conditions that make tion, sets up a small poll- for application forms and education; and Janet Cor- for loose a total in ofthe 36 past years, but noth 22 -Bertrandthe animal of Durant. shelter whereply; Generations/Merlecase, the owner disappears Norman; others. nances, according to Lasit- ingSecretaryofthem will Justice in be their Tuesday, Lindasays yard a last Fahren former December week - aling grand“At 18 was least jurybe ever two drawn announced mail done. trans for The - a prize.Ageographicalthey former will On besheriff’s Thurs monitored boundaries - dep- for itbefore easier action for can them be totaken.” use ing“The place statutes and allows require these that additional information. ley, Pre-K. of those years have been at Ms. Cindy Proctor BalThe- Glittering Door; HNT Quilt er. However some states do atdorfOklahomaon 6 East p.m. said. Main sheriff’s on Although Street. the lieuten Market the- a Squareactions animal six-count control mustdays indictment befromofficer made,” 4-7 told p.m., uty ofrabies, who will a school oncebe and double spoke since district withthey or are a absenteeCharges ballots. are still The possible rea- personsthe prosecution to vote prove under that Residents of Oklahoma These three teachers NWH teaching first grade. lard has been with the DuShop;- The Hollow Tree; JJ Mundi; allow breed specific laws haveStage.Countyant Rhondabeen has Prize with pleaded Election Bates moneythe guiltyDurant said Board won toshe Her shallagainstFahrendorfher foremost be that Holt accordingticket interest on said. hours. federal to has “The the A special rantthemunicipalityclassified Democrat Public drawing Schools asaboutto for be vicious, eligible since the will sonsin the are: fatal April attack on circumstancesthe dog owner similar had prior to living overseas can ob- and 650 U.S. cities and all Publiccanusingwas Schools inaccepta stun her gun yard for applications to a withassault com - her always civilCountycity rights beenordinance Election in violations the on success animals, Board and 1990.case,toprobably vote said All that in ofbe school putthose among down. district years theWhitney James — Kerr, VotersHurst Attorney; when who he Mackey arewas those knowledge at a regular of an precinct offending tain the same materials spenta man with who any was participating under obstruction Du- a ofprize, justice which for hasallegations been donated was that by Holt military housing areas pro- 75¢ binedrantfordog totalMain absenteewhen of Street theover two ballots60 merchants. years.bulldogs un - and mustif welfare he wrotemail ofdowntown her the the students. ballots owners merchants, to of haveor Accordingmunicipal been will be at toheld Northwestelections. Lasiter, Home the It Appliancephysicallymauled to deathCenter; incapacitated in hisMarie’s; yard pollingdog’s propensity place. They toward may vi - from any United States Duranttilarrest. 5 p.m. on Wednesday, allegedlythe voter using and a Taser the voteron hadDemocratis usednot necessary a Taser against to give a and voters who care for apply only by mail or by militaryhibit or require installation insurance and DURANTDEMOCRAT.COMA receptioncameThe through Durant to honor a Main hole their in Street the However, the office bulldogs sheafter has a special ticketbeen a forThursday Heightsordinance nights. teaching requiring physical Mickle not by two Law pit Firm; bulls in Old Mead. Ice ciousness andTUESDAY, further that OCTOBER 16, 2018 JuneThe department 20th, Fahrendorf said in a must woman return who the had voted been bal - inmatesreason—-or who were excuse—-for in a physically incapacitated fax.Last minute details were finalizedfromfor pit United forbull the owners. StatesDurant Statis EmMain-- Street yearshasfence of been serviceand busyattacked will getting be her held little thestaunch ticketallowing supporter theThe dogs of following to her run education. only merchants dogs, She but graduated are any animalHouse; AccordingPat Phelps, to Attorney; witnesses inRo -the owner did not take rea- on urgedadog. news Wednesday, While voters release trying who that May to wantformer rescue 16 to fellow arrestedlotsfree, by educators he mail.” and would Ballots for two have many jailmust to fromrestraintvotingbe Silo secure chair.Under absentee. High on School property “Whilefed in- is Janet personsthat Corley case, who the cannotdogs had be a Cindy sonable— ProctorShopping Military precautions Ballard Spree. personnel Participatingto preNancy - bassiestics Johnson businesses show and that Consulates. received 67 percent the tick- bagsBryan ready County to beLt. dropped Kevin inmates off at in 2010.participating ineral this law, year’s using Holi excessive- ma’s Italian Restaurant; Steger fromvoteher 3:30-5:00 pet,by absentee she p.m. was ballot bittenin the to by years. bewrite She in her thehas a served handsticket inbecause of sev the- 1972,anyonepretty and vague. canSOSU vote in 1976 absen - thelefthistory position unattended of asescaping head may girls’ vote from orable andventets residents Recognition the and dog information fromof the for running coun the regarding- with Militaryof thedeaths the family contestearly personnel from business, dog maul this and - week. Bennett Holt of Achille Sheriff Bill Sturch said force against an inmate isLumber Company; Swearengin NorthwestDurantapplyone of early. the Heights Main dogs. Streetlibrary. merchantseralCountyher capacities pet Electionwasday not within Shopping Boardsecure the by al -with Spreetee “Animals, a without Bachelor’sare: A&M who giving Degreeare a deter rea --basketballabsentee.their yard. coach They atmay Yuba apply Mileagetyat livinglarge,From Fitness left, Redmanoverseas Alissa Club said.” and Atkinson; that the and Carlaoverseasing establishing were Dillard, citizensfrom Assistant pit a alsobulls. home incan the Du- pleaded guilty to violat- last year that his office a civil rights violation. Insurance; Take 2 Boutique; The whoMrs.Absentee are Johnson participating ballot is applica a na in- -theDurant7 Holi p.m. Education- on Engraving;election Associa day Bliss -in in Boutique; son, Health/Physical the law Center still provides Educa - Highonly School,by mail, whereby fax, sheor by shespouses implementedrant Main and Street dependents at NWH Office; décor downloadMatthew business, Corley the which appropriateand Turner will Norman. Statetiveing of the Marshall civilQuestions rights County of the tion,initiated working the as investigation DEA Presi- couldtion/Recreation.Holt faces up to She10 years alsoCountry make Framer; The Plaza; big The changes daytion Shopping forms are Spree. available For every order $10 to befor counted. Psychologicalseveral Development; excuses, and it servedtelegraph. for 12 years. Her in of 2003. eachStudents When group from sheare Durant beganeligible High be application calledSchool “Twilight” are completingform locatedfrom thetheir Ser- anda atinmate.patron Buncombe the Countyspends The Creek department with Election Re a- merchant, dent,intoFahrendorf Vice-president, allegations Central said against and Electric; thata obtainedin is prison Collier, to the and a FoxMaster’s a advantage $250,000 & DeUmbrella; - of special— and Voters honors Uncle who have Stew’s are been con Guns. - teachingto vice vote Learning absentee at Northwest Hours without for Mrs. Internet Latona’s at class. www.fvap.gov. said Tuesday that Holt Holt and then turned the fine when sentenced. A in Bremar’s Variety Depot. sort. She is a graduate of member of the negotiation gree from Southeastern in Bryan County Coach of the Heights,Les herShumake former coach She hits is looking the forward to GovernorKingstonadmitted elections, High during School, a and plea team, caseschool over NWH to the first funding FBI grade due Health/Physicalsentencing and date state Education/ was not investmentsYear 1983-84, and 1987-88; onand the mentor, Nov. Alvie Nelson, 6 ballot hearing that he intention- to the alleged civil rights announced. spending quality time with BY MICHAEL receivedCLEMENTS her Bachelor’s800 and De 801- wouldlead teacher, change and BLTState rep -QuestionRecreation 801 inis 1978. operations Cindy All as well Conference as con- Coachnadian of andwas theOklahoma principal. Ms.bility Bal -to family,adequately friends, fund and co-retir- gree from Universitythe ofway Mis - Oklahomaresentative gu for- firsttitled grade. “The taught Oklahoma for one yearstruction. in Wy- the Year 1982 andcounties, 1984; lardandground isRep. also Elise a member runningpublic of education. at HillsdaleDuane [email protected] th Choctaw ee,KOA Linda Condor. souri-Columbia withbernatorial a B.S. electionsMrs. Johnson are was Allowthe DISD Certain lie, TexasVoter-Ap coaching- 7A andYes voteBryan would County ap Athletic- Hall, Hall R-Dist. NEA, 100 OEA,which DEA, in- andMerideth, the superinten- th Mrs. Corley is a native Oklahoma invoters Elementary will run, Education. set up anTeacher investment of the Yearproved in 1990. Property 8 grade Taxes basketball to prove and the ofamendment Fame in 2010; to Oklahomacludes Bethany,OSSAA. Oklaho Her plans- fordent the of Durant Indepen- She holds a Master’s De- She is a member of NEA track. She then accepted Fit Kids Coalition – Hon- futureRandy includeBruce working See RETIRE | 2 have five state questionsDurant fund for oil and gasHigh reve- Fund School School District Op- Section seniors10 Article 10 of ma City andwillSports Warr Editor Acres. host dent School chili District, said to vote on Nov. 6. While nue and expand the ways erations Amendment.” the Oklahoma Consti- Neither was available for he doesn’t have strong two of them are getting school districts could use If approved, the question tution. A No vote would comment. Playing the grandfeelings ‘ole on the question plenty of attention, State ad valorem tax money. All would amend the con- maintain the status quo. The measuregame is of gener baseball- either captures way. Questions 793 and 794, the three questions are legis- stitution to allow school The measure was spon- ally opposedThreecontestthe by public minds ed and - charged heartsKenny for of Beams, second superin with- remaining three are less latively referred, mean- districts to use certain sored by Sen. Stephanie ucation officialsmany Americanswho see andtendent Bryan of Ripley Public publicized. celebrateing they were placed on propertytheir taxes to be graduationused Bice, R-Dist. 22, which it as a way forCounty the legisla hometown- boy Les State Questions 798, the ballot by legislators. to fund school district includes portions of Ca- ture to shirkstraightShumake its responsi is no -different. SEEyear CHANGES, PAGE 2 Shumake began his rise in Bertie Keeth turned 104 yearscocaine oldZach on Maxwell Tuesday. She wastrafficking born may 1, 1908, in baseball playing high school Oklahoma. She made her living asStaff a housekeeperReporter and is of the Pentecostal faith. She makes King’s Daughters andThreeball Sons for DesNursing Rock Moines, Creek.Center Iowa, her While home residents where have she par been- charged there, he broke into the line Cook crowned DHS Homecomingticipates Queen in church services everywith Wednesday Thetrafficking 29th Annualand cocaine Sunday. Southwest after Her troopersdaughter, Open Chilisaid Charlene Championshipone-half pound and South, visits often. Her favoriteof flowerscocaineand beganBody arewas redto found contributeroses. in Picturedtheir al vehicle.- with Bertie is her Kelsie Rae Northmost ofimmediately the Brazos Cookoffat center will be held this Saturday and Sun- nephew, Bill Works and his wife Leona.Chargedday (May Monday26-27) at werethe Choctaw/KOA ShamekiaLes M. Shumake RV Harston, Park on 31, the Anthogrounds- of Cook was ny field.J. Phillips, Now, 29, he and lends Destiny his bat R. McGregor, 24. named Durant theto Choctaw the Hillsdale Casino SaintsResort. in TheyIt is werethe second arrested year Mayin a row11 thatafter theIt Trooper takesWichita hardVern Falls-based workRoland event and High School stoppedMoore, arecovered carOk. for traveling 75 milesdedication per hour toin playa 70 zone at high Homecoming will call Durant its home. In 2011, the chili championship drew on HighwayThere 69-75, are always according going to anlevel affidavit. and Shumake isn’t Queen Friday moreto be than times 150 cooks of adaptation – up from the normal count of 85-100. Harston,Members identified of the Durant as the Lion’sdriver,afraid Club was to begin issued get his preperation ahands warning dirty for Toys evening before Courthousefor“It a seems freshman parking like we’ve entering grown a since going lot to the casinos,” said for speeding,for Tots. andFrom Roland left, Brian noticed Bond,to an become Chairman odor ofa better burntLion’s ballplay mariToys- for- Tots, the start of the Southwestnew ballfrom Open club, Committee especially Lake member Nancy Graves. Choctaw juana Daylininside the Hash vehicle, Landmark the affidavit Bank,er. Diane states. Nelson Shamrock Bank Lions football Ken Womack, Jay T Welch, Fred King, Ronny Arndald, Olen Bullard and David Whitlock were recognized Saturday dur- Casinowhen andit’s aResort jump will from hand high out chairs and other goodies as priz- ing Hendrix Church’s Centennial celebration for their time preaching at the church. Accordinges for the top to cooks, the patrol, but there the is driver much“I’m moreand alwayspassengers at stake. working gave on game. Cook schooland Justin to college Behrens baseball. Farm Credit. closed fordifferent Dependingjail stories upon whenexpansion the asked turnout about of mycooks, their swing a travelhandful and plans, of footwork the andhighest in represents The players are faster and Phillipsfinishers had in been the judgingon probation will automatically for thea 25-year outfield. qualify suspended for We the sen internapractice- - Durant High The west parking lot at thestronger. BryanTexoma ing that those who attempt to park Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones, landing support specialist, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st tencetional for chili cocaine. championship this fall infour Terlingua, days a Texas.week along with School Choir. Courthouse will be closed to makeButDurant way the transitionthere will Lions for have Shu their- and vehicles Marine towed. Corps Marine Logistics Group (Forward), from Chanhassen, Minn., tightens a chain on a load of TrooperThis STAFFweekend’s Alan Murray REPORT chili cookoff arrived is toactuallyscrimmages assist, divided and hisand into drug put two in dogevents: hard supplies headed to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. Gunnery Sgt. Tory Kidder (left), for expansion of the jail. alertedmake to was the bitvehicle,There more the fluidis a affidavit new and parking states, lot andon the coroccupants- Matt Swearengin Bryan County church turns 100 The Southwest Open on Saturdaywork and theon Northmy days of theoff.” Brazos said District No. 1 County Commissionerhe is now ner in considerationof Fifth and Beech that the county logistics chief, Regimental Combat Team 6; and landing support specialists, Lance Cpl. gavepod consent cookoff to on search. Sunday. The publicShumake, is invited “My to participate goals onin | Durant Monty Montgomery said the parkingforReserve Freshman A recentlybody All-American. was toy finished, recovered drive plus Sunday kicksthere af -are off new Heather Armstrong, from Durant, Okla.; Lance Cpl. Troy Page, from Blythe, Calif.; and Roland,both days, according and local judges to the are affidavit, urgedbaseball to volunteer. found are toa neverplastic settle con- Democrat LanceJessica Cpl. Luis Breger Bustillos, from San Diego, assist.lowed Marine by a welcomeHeavy Helicopter from Brother Squadron president 466, lot of willOklahoma be closed Baptist this morningtainer “It’s untilof ternoonapproximately different parking near from places one-half the high- Willis at pound the Bridge former of cocaine over Robert that was Staff Writer On Saturday, judges should signand up becomeat 1:30 p.m.all that at theI can KOA be 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), airliftedKen the Womack.load of water, food, and ammunitionUniversity. to construction is complete whichschool. he HighwayThis FromL. yearthe Williams 377standpoint marks at Lake Library the Texoma thatChamber is in being Mar con- of- Commerce behindmeeting the room driver’s ahead seat. of the 2 p.m. chiliand turn-in who time. knows, Same we’ll goes see for 1st Bn., 8th Marines, April 24, 2012. Their CH-53EAfter Super a poem Stallion entitled helicopter “Friends came withinThe day anticipatescontinued with will a be brief at the firstAccordingthat 14thof you shall the have anniversarytoverted County,the someone patrol, into the the chala of Descourthouse -Oklahoma the Moines serves annex.detective High as a- dropsaid all off point LocalHendrix and County Baptist leaders Church showed cel up- to officially open the Robert L. Williams Courthouse Annex Thursday after- Sunday. After judging, tasting cupsif will it be takes available me tofor the$3. next 10 feet of the ground as the logistics Marinesand latched Celebration” the pallet by of churchsupplies mem onto- thehistory heli- andDurantyear. recognizing Democrat: Zachthe wivesMaxwell lengingsuccessfulway you Patrol Parking for your partnershipsaid. on spot the south and side accepts of the applications noon. th threeBoth suspects events are benefit involved charities. in drug sales. Elizabethebrated Eggenberg its 100 Huff birthday performas on a Satsong- asber Durant Verna police Williams officers written Jesse for Petty, the Brandonand decedents MitchellThe ofand parkingpastors Shane Harkey present lot wasstand cordoned off Thecourthouse body was onrecovered Evergreenlevel.” Sunday Street by is copter’s hook. The supplies flew underneath the helicopter to their destination. Theand“Inbetween suspects you addition face toldtough to the the troopers pitching chili, Durant we that have they showfrom bought teams those the as cocaine families well,” said who guard aturday. a memorial The church wreath was on Thursday.built in the occasion, all pastors that were in and past. with tape and signs were postedin Dallas,everyday.” warnLion’sMarshall -Texas, being Club, said the reservedCounty affidavit Shumake, the Durant Searchfor states. the Sosheriff’s andAll just three Rescue what office. were kind booked of suc - town of Hendrix on Oct. 20 1912. Graves. “It gets crazy but it’s fun andcess light-hearted.” needhas Shumake additional been hav - help attendance were recognized. Lunch was shared at 12:30. into“When theArea Bryanand I Chambercame taken County to to Hillsdale Jail. the of local Com boat- ramp. BryanThe day Countywas celebrated bycuts invit- theAll sixribbon pastors that on were new in at- courthouseGuests could also enjoy annex scrap- The ChoctawIt was KOA sent recreational to Watts Funeral ing?vehicle throughIt’s park when Home is locatedhe the steps Christmason into En- terpriseI knewmerce Boulevard if and I put just the up north USgood of Ma the- casinoseason parking garage. with presents Logisticsing all who attend, have Marines attended tendance receivedassist a plaque and books that were made about the numbersof Madill I would by havethe Oklahoma a the batter’s Medical box when the Jessica Breger rine Corps Reserve to for their children. Brian or preached at the church over its words of thanks for serving the church. Books5k on the run history of togood benefitchanceExaminer’s to get Office Fresh -for magictheir Silo investiga happens.- He has a CeremonyStaff100-year Writer existence to congregate church. honorsthe churchPeace as well as recipe book provide needy children.520 Bond, batting chairman average in forfall the tion, OHP said. Tribemanof BryanAll-American. attorney County I’m with accuses infantryfrom 10 a.m. until 3with p.m. resupply“This was my first by pastoral,” air were available to purchase at the very happyAccording to have to great OHP, scrimmages,the Durantinitial in Lionscoupled- Toy with Box, Thursday,The day beganBryan withCounty music held fol an- opensaid Davidhouse Whitlock for who is now end of the festivities. AutomobilecoachesChristmasformation and blessed gifts indicates through with thea .550deathaccidentsaid, on was “The base a percentageDurant Lions the Robert L. Williams Courthouse Annex with a(LEFT) Lance Cpl. Luis Relaxationbaseballthesuicide Lions ability.” Garden and Toy the Box case and has beenSeeanticipate SHUMAKE turned this | Page year 2 to Officeribbon cutting ceremony and the unveilingMemorial of theBustillos, from San Diego, Day AGthe ofover Toys conflict the for the TotsMarshall pro -Countyofbe interest more Sher - of a challenge refurbished Robert Lee Williams sign. and Lance Cpl. Heather Youth Services of Bryan County,Justingrams. JuozapaviciusInc.iff”s schools Office. Plans to have help been educateThe because hearingteens on on good of the the in - current Armstrong, from Durant, By ZachThe Maxwell new courthouse annex holds the county has a program called BryanAssociated claims Countyunderway Press Inmental other since health,woman’snews listenin mid-junction Bryan to economic voices beganCounty, of Wednesday life stu situation,- but clerk’s office, treasurer’s office, tax assessor’sOkla., of- landing support spe- Systems of Care that helps children OctoberwithDeputy dents, for Mike and this help DiNapoli year’s with a Peerresponded Mediation SoutheasternStaff Writer celebrates Homecoming in Wet ‘n Wild styleSORTS,An early morning crash a killed inUnited federal onewith personcourt communityin and Tulsa left and three sup- fice, and the county commissioner’s secretary. cialist Marines from Combat behavioral or emotional difficultiesTULSAevent Saturday —as forprogram.A small Bryan to Amer aWithin call County- atthisis Toppers expected school year, Bar to wrapBryanin up by others injured. port the Lions Toy Box Although the official theme Logistics Battalion 4, 1st well as their families. The goalican is to IndiankeepMead County tribe where doesn’tSystems it was reportedofFriday. Care has someone helped put MoreThe than courthouse 100 people, annex including was previously the Robert Cleochildren. Deanna Daniel, 19, Durant, was dead at the scene of of Southeastern Oklahoma Marine Logistics Group the child in their home, in theirhave commu thehad - jurisdiction onbeen a tea run party over to to byeducate Anan automobile.attorney femalewill once students for theagain Kiale be- a suc - policeL. officersWilliams from library. a dozen The agencies building had been donated theWay 2 a.m.Each crash member year on a county children road one mile agency east of Durant, the State University’s homecom- (Forward), prepare to latch nity and in their school. build a casinoAlthoughon in important a Tulsait was topics gee,initially and Denniscess.” has report createdWhittlesey, Last- year a ar the- Toy servingto the Bryan city County,of Durant gathered by Williams. at Oklahomathroughout Highway Bryan Patrol Coun said. - ing this year was “Out of This 9,000-pounds of supplies to Organizers say the programsuburb in itself becauseed thatmural the the at 20-acre avictim local park guedwas in thatdeadconjunctionBox the at Project tribethe with has was had able to MarketThe Square old on library Thursday was for converted an into the court- Danielty are was the a passenger recipients in a ofToyota pickup driven by Wil- World,’’ a more appropriate the hook of a CH-53E Super is an amazing thing for localsite Jessica families lies withinscene, Bregera thelocal when boundar schools DiNapoli- artthe club.grams project arrived,Thosedistribute to under are provide hejust review gifts a transpor by to more- eventhouse marking annex National through Peace collaboration Offi- of local and liamStafftoys E.Writer Garner, and gifts 23, givenDurant. away According to the patrol, Garner description would be “Wet ‘n Stallion from Marine Heavy and throughout the state. However,ies of anotherthelearned couple larger that of tribe, highlights.the person the tationBryan Nationalhadthan notCountyto various been 800 Indian Bryan citizens Gam - County in cer Memorialcounty officials. Day. Helicopter Squadron 466, Durant Democrat: Zach Maxwell wasto driving families northbound who when cannot hethe lost counties control onit serves. loose gravel, Wild.’’ Local artist Janie Umsted readprogram the in sign Bryan she County refur- doesattorneys not stoprun told over a and federal had actuallying Commissionfamilies, gotten infor providing months more DurantDurantCounty High police School commissioner officers seniors placed celebrate Montya me- their Montgomery graduation onsaid Thursday3rd Marine night Aircraft at Paul Laird Wing Field. Nearly 200 graduates repre- droveThisafford off week’s the to roadway purchaseBryan and Coun struck gifts- aThe tree. Sooner Ride routes Despite unseasonably bished out-loud during the there. ribbon It cutting has also ceremony worked judge with Wednesday. localanother vehicle andand left, no See the one 5K report at RUN that | agency2 morialsentedduring wreath the thefirst in ceremony classfront for of thethe that newstage, he high wanted school tobuilding emphasize during(Forward), the 105th commencement April 24, 2012. exercises, witnessed by thousands of tyGarner Unitedfor theirwas Way taken agency children to isthe the Medical atprovide thanCenter rides 2,000 of Southeastern to Bryan Medicaid County heavy rains in the Durant at the Robert L.Williams Courthouse Annex Thursday Constructionstated. on the proj- has complainedChildren aboutwith Christmas the area, the show wentandpeople how officers on, in important with the packedfrom this stands.various project agencies was because of this colThe- resupply of ammunition, OklahomaSouthernChristmas. in Oklahoma Durant This where Rural year’s heproject’s iseligible listed legality. in clients serious to condition get to afternoon. ect continuesDiNapoli amid protest made contactgifts. with the a few minor modifications.placedlaboration. a rose for each of the 11 law food, and water is for Charlie fromwithTransportation thousandsdrive arm andfor neckoftoys (SORTS).area injuries.and resi contri- “Atand- nofrom point approved has anyone medical enforcement personnel killed in the Company, 1st Battalion, 8th SORTSperson was at his started home in and treatments. he saidRemember he got to look for And it all culminated“It’s in the a celebration of unity between local and levels of honor and respect he has seen in the com- dents,butions lawmakersinto an kick-off argument and pasbegan- withsuggested on a man to he us did they have line of duty in Bryan County since Marine Regiment, who are Firefighters1985 by Big Five respond Commu- These rides may some- Southeastern Savagecounty Storm leaders,” said Montgomery. Senator Josh tors. TheNovember lawyers presented5. The Durant a problem the with Marine’s gaming Toyson for fightingmunity. in the mountains not know and when that person was upsetting 15th 1894.rankedBrecheen and also commented on the unity of the two theirnity Lions arguments Services, Club Inc.during coordinates SORTS a this times land,”Tots lead Whittlesey Boxesas far as at to told Okla many - of of HelmandBefore province.cutting the For ribbon on the facility the re- driving out of the parkinghoma lot Cityto leave, and Dallas. If previously undefeatedFifteengovernment South municipal,- entities. state, tribal courtprovides withhearing transportation localin the casino businesses tothe judgethe in businesses opening state through- - and federal agencies enforce the law Marinesfurbished in remote Robert locations, Lee Williams sign was unveiled. citizensthe of car Bryan, grazed Carter, him. Accordingthese rides to are the approved by ern Arkansas Gov’t21-0 at“Unity Paul seems taking to be the theme of thisnew meeting,” stepsThe sign which stood,to outside combat of the library, was constructionfoodandreport, individuals fight. thestamp victim They to was helpments. not outinjured. fraudBryan County begin- in Bryan County. Eleven individuals resupplies by air are faster, to chemicalCoal and Love Counties.spillLogisticare (a Sooner Ride Laird Field. said Brecheen. Brecheen commented on the high refurbished by local artist Janie Umsted. said thewith 350-member Lastthe Lion’sweek, ToyDeputy Ki- Box TheDiNapoli ning state’s took firstNovember witness, 5. All representing seven agencies have safer and easier than by More than 75% of ridersUniversity Contractor) of Oklahoma the ride ishis at- no The three-daySAM celebration HANANEL said Kevin Concannon, theground. Both eBay and Craig- DurantgibleA tractor-trailer Democrat: for benefits. Zach Maxwell rig leaked alegee potassiumwithby Tribal acollecting the report spilling Towntrafficking of has outtoys an noatautomobile and/or approximatelyand stamp Toys burglary recipients 30 donated gallons include in Bryan given their lives, most recently a rightwho to stake use SORTS a claim areto the tran -torycost professor to the client. 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Creek Na- ing the intricate relation- turing bands and— dry Food weather. stamp recipients Overall, food stamp fraud ing their sites Firefightersand were Alabama dispatched who tooverseesher the calledvehicle the to state’s clean in disupthe- the drivewaycounties scene“Our and concern served. firefightand is They- that en in- tion tribalAccording members. to Big Fiveship between the Kialegee That was notare the ripping case Fri off- thethe govern elements- costs and taxpayers the tourney about $750(VPAC), for drew illegal an activ impressive- point, thebusinessthe Distinguished at 11:32have a.m. the and lowFormer - whentribution theywhen ofers food sheassisted stamps. went the tocrew go manycourageuntil to leavingwork instances, businesses theat 8:40 it may that “JurisdictionCommunity is Services something web -and Muscogee Creek Na- day morning asment a steady for millions rain ofwas dollars completed. million a year, or 1 percentcrowd. ity This and year’s would Distin- arrived,Faculty approximately awardest honorees percentage 25 gallons were ofMore thenext thanp.m. morning, 46 million she pointhavediscovered to employees a trafficking a in need issue,” of by illegally selling their chemical had leaked onto the parkingonesite, can’t lot, www.bigfive.org, acquireIn other by plant fire - calls,Thetion, firefighters dating back respondto treaties- pelted the Chickasaw‘Dirty Pointe 30s’Friday ofnight’s the a$75 billionpainfulDistin program- guished take Alumni down memory adsrecipients state’s handsDr. Ken Chinn, offor Dr. households Jane many Elder, people rear-passenger receive foodOklahomans stamps, door heajar.work said. transportationShe said to con- benefit cards for cash — according to a fire departmentingSORTS a flag”report. program ed on to a Dumpster isparcel funded of firesigned at 7:41in the p.m. late Sunday 1800s and Golf Club at the Whang Bang guished Awardsthat makes Banquet, up the bulk were of retiredoffering Col. foodTray Ardese, and Dr. Kenrequesting Elder. four nearly itemshalf of themwere children.missing andtactLast others SORTS. year, had about 850,000 Robertsometimes Barron even in the grazing the land, and when the couldhave still getbeenThe there,” leak tied was Hutchin coming- fromworld, a controlland, andin valveI state’spart was by outbehind attorney a in Section it. the I Lynn was car 5311 washgoing grade at forward. North school Second at Free Home, Alumni Golf Tournament. held indoorsthe department’sin the Visual total budDr.- Russellstamp DeBose-Boyd, benefits and or more cards The averagebeen strewn monthly throughout bene- peopleSORTS the vehicle, were has investigated routes to Enidopen, News on& Eagle eBay or Craigslist under the trailer which had been repaired.Grant fromAvenue the and Federal West MulberryAnderson, Street. an expert in Undaunted, 94 golfers braved & Performingget forrainArts the stopped, Center Supplemental theDr. dirt Barbara forbegan cash. to Rackley, Theson said. while “That was SEEa mess.” HOMECOMING,in a 12-month12 yearsPAGE Slade 2fit old. argued.is $132 By midnight,per person. it whichforHeadstart possiblewas west facilities food of Enid’s and stamp se - Glen- — and then asking the gov- unless theyFirefighters were not able Transit to stopaccording the Firefighters Administration to the report. hosedAmerican down Indian the history,fire in Nutritionblow Assistanceaway. Oklahoma Pro- USDAwas part also hasThe dust and wind wereperiod. so was stillFurthermore, tooBenefit hot to sleep. cards the I tribewent work like woodfraud.nior citizenElementary About centers 2,000 School. storesin the Free ernment for replacement leak, so they put trash cans underneathpassed it. throughapproximately the State twoofsaid minutes. the difference The cause between ENID (AP) — The dustgram. of a multi-state area of warnedthe Mid - Facebad,- absolutely Hutchinson remembers In his North out Car in-has thedebit no yard court cards, with system, allowing a blanket no us - Homewereareas sanctionedwas as well. a one-room SORTS for illegal De country- seemedcards. May to rise and hang in Most fraud occurs when book and Twit- The report statedolina, that the the state chemical full-timeersOklahoma’s wasto policeswipe was force Departmentthem undetermined. and for nofood of the conduct, groups is and that 1,200 the Mus stores- western and Southern Plains grandfather telling him he saw a and slept. We had one fan in the school.mand Response provides The Agriculture Depart- Transportation. cogee have a historical the air like floating death. Dirtunscrupulous that were retailers devastated al- ter by about the theprairie suspected dog trying to dig aalready hole house, issuespersonnel andpurchases it wasto properlyat a some small moni231,000 one.- weretransportation“I saw permanently clouds, to and removed various it turned INDEXment wants to curb the Other funds are providedclaim on the geographic where crops couldOpen be raised houselow customers held to turn in forpractice. Northwest Heightswarning letters tor 50thstores a casino around withanniversary thehundreds country dark.fromlocations. It the was food coming stamp pro in - from practice by giving states drought and wind. In 1932, the — 10fraudulent feet in the air. And I didn’tby city get and it,” countyHutchinson entities, area where the proposed ca- OBITUARIES,blew 2 away, suffocated livestocktheir number benefits of storms cards were for increasSouth - Dako“It- was lighter with yourto eyes people said. who of slotthat machines, are authorized Slade said.to take thegram. Ridewest and prices northwest, vary from and it more power to investigate lesser amountsand of cash.I enjoyed But ta, remi Oklahoma,- request four re-He partUnited added in theWay, that food a the Special stamp project State pro -sino sits. SPORTS,and 316th brought “dustSTAFF car pneumonia” REPORT activity.”Zach Ray to Appear at MOMSdimmed$1.50Large to the supermarkets $3 sun,” depending said are on Miller, people who repeatedly ing — 14 were reported that closed,” he said. HutchinsonRevolving said fund the made beds pos - Slade, the state’s attor- USDA officialsniscing are also withcon- Washington,former placement cardsis ingram. an areaOnce neara card schools, is report - seldomage and involved location. in Demand illegal to claimpeople Brother to trying lose Bud their to Metcalfeke benefit out presents a liv- Davidyear. Whitlock In 1933, with a there plaque wererecognizing 38. him Hutchinsonfor his time preaching. said the wind was were sometimessible through too our toasty legislators to ney, 86. asked Anderson if there COMICS, 4 Northwest cernedHeights about students people selling and D.C.,staff,” Minnesota Durant Mainin a Street year, letsings-churchesed in lost the orchoir, and stolen, and neighbor isit incan - be activity,Response Concannon transportation said. is ingcards. on Oklahoma farms. Some say 1936 was the worst equally— harsh.Kevin Concannon His grandfather sleep on.and contracts with other so-wasThe any exampleweather in had his been re- very Elementary orSchool trading cardsshe in said.the open “Northwest and Washington announced Zachting Raythem will know the hoods President’sdisabled and asked immediately. Leadership the judge But available from 7 a.m. to 4 PUZZLES,The 5FallinIt is “Dirty proposing Thirties” new rules areinks not year ofbill all. to stoplived at CarrierDepartment’s and placed a Hutchinson’scial organizations. father was an searchdryThe for ofvast twothe majorityKialegee or three ofbeing years fraud ahead celebrated its market,50-year including Heights through has a dynamicstate have the be this week’sthat featured officials Class.to sparethe ZachUSDA the community. started does not sing require- is found in smaller shops rememberedThursdaycrash that fondly would byallow those Enid’s George Hutchinson chain acrossundersecretary his fence for a gate. attorney andSORTS a member has several of the pro -grantedof the dust authoritySee SORTSstorms, outside | andPage animal2 CLASSIFIEDS, 5-6 anniversary withwebsites. an legacy in our commuhighest -percent- band for Musicare on monitoringMarket ing Oklahoma photo at church identification, Attorney and now Gen since- and convenience stores. whostates lived to through demand them. formal Hun -Last year, the depart- age of recipients food, nutritionSquare. The and publicthem is invit closely.- sings several regularly members at of thea family, thefeed tribe’s was Wetumpkaminimal on head their- farm. openPhoto provided house on Friday.was a studentnity and at Longfellowbeyond, and Ju - The chain would not stretch Oklahomaeral Scott Legislature. Pruitt sued He wasthe The USDA is currently BIBLEdredsexplanationsA two-vehicle of Oklahomans from crash people hap - moved ment nior sent High lettersbeing School able urging in to 1936, celebrateseeking a year four completely or consumer acrossed toservices the the opening, outdoorDean Simpson, stagerunning RodeoKialegee including for Opry Congress Tribal inchildren, Oklahoma Town in may 1936, in use quartersThere was in little southeastern grass, and his whoraises seek replacementMore thanfor 120 forOkla.- judges Oklahoma.developing tougher sanc- frompened the atstate approximately wheremer stafftheir 11 liveliandeBay - alum whichand- Craigslist hethat recalls was to noti asan very- absolutemore hot andreplace and- his grandfatherat First told and peoplechief Evergreen of economand theCity.-federal familythe cards court helped at indifferent him February, cam times. - family used hay and cottonseed cards more than three in Downtown Durant to The Thursday night con- “Itions found and nothing penalties pro - for QUOTEhoodp.m. blew May 16,away 2012,ni with attended on Braythe wind, thefy customerseventdusty. honor.”that it’s illegal ment cardshe looked at the chain to icsee family if servicpaign- accusingall summer.Concannon the He tribe stressedlost of by mov 34 that- cake as animal feed. timesRoadOKLAHOMA east a year. of Hotel Those CITYRoad who bipartisan support in the salaries of statewide elect- hear good country music certs through September vidingretailers them engaging any (author in food- Our Redeemer—theand many settledwhere in California. they tofellow buy and“I- sell remember foodThe stamps. school, one over day,funded a theyear. Call Butthe windfor was your blowing, FREE Hutchines for Hearing -the votes,North ingHutchinsonthe ahead Consultation! USDA with wantssaid. construction to be sen - Dirt filled the air, and his fam- don’tand(AP) north comply — Gov. of can Albany. Mary be denied FallinFour Legislature.USDA officials Lawmakers followed up edUSDA officials officials are tied to said judi- that in Carolinaa relaxed Divisionatmosphere. of Social It are sitive called to vulnerable Music on people ity),stamp period,” fraud. Anderson It is also an tak- - From 1934 toshipped 1938, nature’swith one schoolan- byclosed a bond about election, noon so was we son said. “I wouldwithout sit obtaining in the backseat federal ily draped wet towels or a cloth LORD Almightyfurtheroccupantshas is his signed cards. declined a measure trans to- hadlast argued month, that sayingit was poor they cialdoesn’t salaries. necessarilyThe salaries of indi - willServices, begin Thursday said the newnight, rules Market approvalwho Square. may to lease lose the their prop cards- swered.ing steps to make sure that severeprevent drought pendingother, and enjoyed the pay Greattiming a recepcould to approve- findcompleted pay our rais way -in judgeshome.the sum inOnce Oklahoma- Hutchinson range does not recall of the car and talk into a mi- around their noses to help keep name— is the Holyport“Up One to a to hospital. this point, the are still getting complaints cate a high rate of fraud. 1-866-965-0550Maywould 3rd, give at 7 her p.m. state Zach even erty.Forfor Pruitt moreinnocent isinformation, reasons. asking U.S. While Duringpeople disqualified cross-examina from- increases fortion Oklahoma in the libraryes while and Oklahoma mer wasof 1968still infrom time about for $105,000 for out the dust. They also placed Depressionstate’s hands nearly have been brought tied thethat peopleI thought are using they the should All states have arehow required long the by droughtRaymore is oflasted, from a boost Blanchard, but in curbingcrophone contact Districtit andmay Judge Durantsay,sound ‘Vote Gregorysuspicious Main for my K. for tion,the Whittleseyprogram for accused illegal ac - of Israel. judges, districtstrolled attorneys the building.emerging fromthe a recession. 1968-1969special school judges to $147,000 towels around the house to try to nationunless to they its knees. absolutely sus- websitesclosed, to illegally but they market didn’t law — to you reissue remembers lost or stolen 1936 OKfood as and verystamp (see a hot. freshmen fraud. our ad dad.’ atinside) StreetItFrizzell wassomeone atso to hot 924-1550. grant to it lose was an a injuncTheridicucard two-- Andersontivity are of not inventing able to use a it and other statewideThere elected were aThe lot Boardof year. of Judicial for the state’s chief justice. Kelly Johnson, Au.D. Isaiah 47:4Poorpected farming fraudulent practices activity,” had refood- stamps.couldn’t see down the cardshall. toEv those- who“The are year eli - 1936Southeastern“I was think the it Oklahomahot would- lous,” help concerts tionheor said. to three stop are timesconstruction free, a year, and atfood “two-tier”again in systemother states. for label - hugs and laughter plus NWH had 50th anni- ©2012 Starkey. All Rights Reserved. 11617-12 S976 8/1 2 Rob Neely, BC-HIS officials. Compensation last year The bill would have cost State University. He plays attendees are encouraged See MEMORY60346747 | Page 2 sulted in over-farming and over- eryone versary went home T-shirts while made they test dadgum summer in the Dalethe Miller site. recalls being in See TRIBE | 2 Fallin on Tuesdaygreat memoriessigned recommended shared a 6 percent the state about $2.7 million football at Southeastern, to bring their lawn chairs. Zach Ray a joint resolutionwith that former had raisestudents for judges and — andthese the aare year. still and faculty. available for $10 in the Valerie Crabtree school office. ISSUE 355 taught at NWH for 11 Alumni and others Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat VOLUME 141 Nancy Johnson, middle, and Joyce Northcutt, right, are among former teachers who visited years and has been the affiliated with NWH Northwest Heights Elementary School during an open house for the school’s 50th anniversary. school’s principal for are encouraged to join Johnson is a retired first-grade teacher and she also teaches part time in the NWH reading as- the past six years. the Northwest Heights Elementary Alumni sistance program since she retired in 2012. Her mother-in-law, Bernice Johnson, was a teacher “It was a wonderful at the school when it opened in 1968. Northcutt, a retired first-grade teacher, is the current GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC group on Facebook. event for our school president of the Durant Board of Education. 2 • NEWS/OBITUARIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT

dressed in SQ 801 to pay tion of the plan. The bill CHANGES for capital projects and passed the legislature OBITUARIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 repairs. By putting this but was vetoed by Gov. measure on the ballot, Mary Fallin. Fallin said OLEENE PHIPPS Wichita, Kansas, Ryan, Schools is quoted as say- Gov. Fallin is asking she opposed the measure Leah, and Avery Robison ing, “It really bothers me. schools to start choosing because it diverted rev- Oleene Phipps, a of Roberta, Oklahoma, Rather than us coming between paying their enue from existing pro- beloved family member, Adley Carpenter of up with new funds for teachers and repairing grams. She added that and resident of Caddo, Durant, Oklahoma, Isaac teacher salaries, just use broken buildings.” the plan allowed for the Oklahoma joined her Phipps of Tecumseh, your building fund for State Question 800 is state to pay county and Savior in Caddo, Okla- Oklahoma; great-great it.” “The Oklahoma Oil and municipal debts. homa on Friday October grandchildren, Camri Merideth said he un- Gas Development Tax “The state would be 12th, 2018 at the age of 87. Miller of Caddo, Oklaho- derstands the opposi- Revenue Investment paying for obligations She was born in Caddo, ma and Millie Poston of tion but doesn’t believe Fund Amendment.” not its own,” she said. Oklahoma on August 11, Wichita, Kansas; she is the question would have It was sponsored by a If State Question 798 1931 to Sylvia Ray Ballew also survived by numer- much of an impact local- group of six senators. passes, this could be the and Bonnie Bell (Howard) ous nieces, nephews, and ly. He pointed out that A Yes vote supports last time Oklahomans Ballew. Oleene married friends. Bobby Gene Phipps in most that ad valorem tax- amending the consti- vote for a governor and Mrs. Phipps was Sherman, Texas on Octo- vid Self and wife Dustee es are already dedicated tution to establish the lieutenant governor on preceded in death by her ber 9, 1948. of Wichita, Kansas, Laci to specific purposes and Oklahoma Vision Fund separate tickets. husband, Bob; parents, Oleene lovingly ded- Peevyhouse and husband he doesn’t expect that to for investment of 5 per- 798 is the “Oklaho- Ray and Bonnie Ballew; icated her life to caring Lucas of Caddo, Okla- change very much in Du- cent of the state’s oil and ma Governor and Lieu- granddaughter, Tammy for her home, and family. homa, Brian Wheat of rant. gas development tax rev- tenant Governor Joint Ellen Wheat; brothers, She was a talented seam- Caddo, Oklahoma, Eric “That’s a definitely enue and for the annual Ticket Amendment.” If Ardie, Roy and Wayne; stress that took pride in Wheat and wife Tracy possibility, but I try not transfer of 4 percent of approved by voters the sisters, Leotta, Leola, La- her work. Oleene loved of Caddo, Oklahoma, to dwell on that,” Meri- the fund’s capital to the question would amend veria, Burta, Annie and deth said. “At the end of working with her hands Sarah Heil of Dodge City, general fund. the state constitution Valdean. the day it’s not going to creating beautiful quilts, Kansas, Lyndsay Robi- A No vote would op- to require the governor A celebration of change what we do here and sewing. She attend- son and husband Daniel pose the amendment. and lieutenant governor Oleene’s life will be held in Durant.” ed the Caddo Baptist of Roberta, Oklahoma, Proponents claim the to run as a single ticket, at 10:00 AM Tuesday Oklahoma Education Church. Oleene enjoyed Amber Carpenter and move would generate al- the same way the presi- October 16th at the Caddo Association President any time spent watching husband Thomas of Du- most $32 million for the dent and vice-presidents 1st Church of the Naza- Alicia Priest released a her cherished grandchil- rant, Oklahoma, Aaron Vision Fund in 2018. That are elected. Proponents rene with Bro. Anthony statement, “Our schools dren, and great-grand- Chalk of Caddo, Oklaho- money would be invested say the change would Williams officiating. don’t have enough fund- children participate in ma, Zachary Phipps and by the state treasurer. streamline campaigns Burial will follow at the ing and State Question the all their sporting wife Ashleigh of Tecum- The question began life and prevent the situa- Gethsemane Cemetery 801 doesn’t do anything activities. seh, Oklahoma, Morgan as House Bill 1401 which tions in which the two with David Self, Brian to fix that. Schools al- Mrs. Phipps is survived Lowry and husband Cory set the statutory frame- top state officials are Wheat, Eric Wheat, ready use funding ad- work for implementa- from opposing parties. by her children, Brenda of Caddo, Oklahoma, and Self of Caddo, Oklahoma, Spencer Phipps and wife Zachary Phipps, Spencer Debbie Wheat and hus- Skye of Caddo, Oklaho- Phipps, and Aaron Chalk band Ed of Caddo, Okla- ma; great-grandchildren, as pallbearers. homa, Donna Heil and Ty Miller, Tobi Miller, Services are under the husband Dan of Hooker, Karsyn, A.J. and Rylan direction of Holmes~Cof- Oklahoma, Teena Chalk Peevyhouse, Zac and fey~Murray Funeral and husband Steve of Tanner Wheat, Paitln, Home in Durant, Oklaho- Caddo, Oklahoma, and Parker, and Phallyn Low- ma www.holmescoffey- Joe Phipps and wife ry, Foster and Palmer murray.com Darla of Caddo, Oklaho- Phipps , all of Caddo, ma; grandchildren, Tonia Oklahoma, Adam Poston Miller and husband Todd and wife Melinda, Regan, of Caddo, Oklahoma, Da- Kate, and Ezra Self all of

BEVERLY ANN (DUNN) Greg Burkhalter and NUGENT wife Holly of Calera, OK; Great nieces Karla Beverly Ann (Dunn) Speer and husband Nugent of Durant Chad of Calera, OK, passed from this life on Kelli Teafatiller and hus- Monday, October 15, band Rickey of Calera, 2018 at the age of 73. She OK, Terri Pratt of Cal- President Sean Burrage, far right, congratulates this year’s Distinguished Alumni and was born on Wednesday, era, OK, Brooke Sinor Former Faculty Award recipients: Dr. Ken Chinn, Dr. Jane Elder, Dr. Ken Elder, Dr. Barbara April 18, 1945 in Stuart, and husband Chance of Rackley, Dr. Russell DeBose-Boyd, and Col. Tray Ardese. OK, to Doyal J. and Ina Vee (Derryberry) Dunn. Calera, OK; Grand neph- HOMECOMING She married Jay Nugent ews Patrick Lake and in Grand Prairie, TX. wife Brittany of Durant, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She moved back to Bry- Hunter Burkhalter of an County from Grand She is survived by her Calera; and Aunt Joan More rain Saturday Prairie in 2012. She son Stacey Scalf of Du- Henslee of Denison, TX. morning moved tail- was a member of the rant; Stepdaughters Kim A family visitation will gating activities and First United Methodist Anderson of Austin, TX, be held from 6:00 – 7:00 live music to the VPAC. Church in Durant. She Jacque Hook of Austin, pm Thursday, Octo- In addition, a 30th an- was a graduate of Calera TX; Granddaughter ber 18, 2018 at Gordon niversary reunion of High School. She retired Mackylie Scalf of North Funeral Home, 221 N. Southeastern’s 1988 from Salvation Army Carolina; Sister Caro- 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916- Oklahoma Intercolle- Headquarters in Dallas. lyn Row and husband 9090, www.gordonfh.com giate Conference cham- She enjoyed shopping Odis of Calera, OK; A private graveside pionship football team Brother-in-Law Charles and decorating. Most of service will be held at a was held in the lobby of Houser of Milburn, all she loved spending later date. Bloomer Sullivan Gym- time with her family. OK; Nieces Cindy Parks nasium. She was preceded in and husband Gerald of On Saturday after- Dan Hoke | SE death by her parents; Calera, OK, Lisa Lake noon, Southeastern Southeastern president Sean Burrage stands with husband in February of Denison, TX, Carrie took a 7-0 first quarter Homecoming Queen and King Jamie Jackman and Nate 2013; son Richard Scalf; Jones and husband Roy lead over the visiting Hodson. and sister Guin Houser. of Calera, OK; Nephew Muleriders from South- ern Arkansas and then can Conference play. named Homecoming tacked on two touch- During halftime fes- Queen and King, respec- REBECCA MULLENS Mullens, and Jerry Paul downs in the final quar- tivities, Jamie Jackman tively. LESTER Mullens; sisters, Mozel ter for an impressive from Kingston and Nate Submitted by SE Uni- Brockhouse, Dora Dean victory in Great Ameri- Hodson of Durant were versity Communications. Rebecca Mullens Kennedy, and Doris Ann Lester, a cherished wife, Percell. mother and grand- Family hour will be mother, passed from this from 7-8:00 PM on Tues- Properties by Sullivan life in Denison, Texas day October 16, 2018 at on Friday October 12th, the Holmes~Coffey~Mur- Residential • Commercial 2018 at the age of 61. She ray Funeral Home in 580-931-6077 was born in Pleasant Durant, Oklahoma. A Hill, Oklahoma to Edly graveside service will be Hershel Mullens and “ ” by her beloved husband, at 10:00 AM on Wednes- I Sell What I List Dorothy Francis (Pad- Gary of the home; daugh- day October 17th at the dock) Mullens on July 30, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ter, Misty Polson of Arm- Pleasant Hill Cemetery 1956. Rebecca married strong, Oklahoma; son, in Armstrong, Oklahoma FOR SALE OR LEASE Gary Lester in Searcy, Rickey Shawn Buchanan with Bro. Monty Woods Arkansas on February of Durant, Oklahoma; officiating. 9th, 1999. sister, Delphia Corbett of Services are under the 17-ACRE ESTATE Rebecca was a truck Armstrong, Oklahoma, direction of Holmes~Cof- HOME FOR SALE driver by trade. She was and brother, BJ Mullens fey~Murray Funeral very creative and loved (Durant City Limits) of Armstrong, Oklaho- Home in Durant, Oklaho- to paint, and do arts and 2267 Folsom Rd. ma; and four grandchil- ma www.holmescoffey- crafts. Rebecca had a dren. murray.com compassionate nature Mrs. Lester was pre- that led her to always ceded in death by her par- help others. She loved her ents, Edly and Dorothy family with all her heart. Mullens; brothers, Jerald Mrs. Lester is survived Mullens, William Edly

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The moment felt surreal to Olym- pic 800-meter gold medalist Madeline Manning Mims as she stood on a track in North Carolina over the summer and performed a pitch-perfect rendi- tion of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Making it all the more so were those listening in the crowd: her close friends, John Carlos and Tommie Smith. Fifty years ago, Mims proudly posed on the top step at the Mexico City Games, soaking in a national anthem played in her honor. She was the first black woman — and still the only American woman — to claim the Olympic 800 title. It was three days af- ter Carlos and Smith struck one of the most iconic poses in Olympic history: raised black-gloved fists on the med- als stand during the national anthem on Oct. 16, 1968, to protest America’s social injustices. Mims didn’t raise a fist on the podi- um, she just waved her right hand to a cheering audience. Still, the longtime sports chaplain has been fighting for people in her own way ever since com- ing home from those history-making Photos by Kevin Farr games in Mexico City. Cameron Wax (99) celebrates with teammate Jared Bell (41) after a big fourth down sack Saturday afternoon. The Savage Storm de- “It’s interesting to be at this stage fense allowed just 59 yards rushing and pitched a shutout in a 21-0 victory over 15th ranked Southern Arkansas. of my life, where I have the opportu- nity now to look back and realize why I am where I am,” said Mims, who was known as Manning back then. “I’m at an age where I see everything fitting Southeastern stuns 15th together, like a puzzle and I see the picture now and I realize the purpose with which I was born.” To help others. The 70-year-old Mims has been at rated Southern Arkansas every Summer Olympics — except for the boycotted Moscow Games — since ‘68. That includes three Olympics as BY KEVIN FARR rainy conditions most of the an athlete — she was also part of the For the Democrat day. 4x400 relay team that captured silver Savage Storm defenders in ‘72 — one behind the scenes as a Southeastern honored its Andrew McBeth and Jon- motivational speaker (‘84) and the rest 1988 undefeated national athan Torres combined for as a sports chaplain, lending a spiritu- playoff team on Homecom- a tackle for a loss on the al ear for any athlete in need of it. ing Saturday afternoon at Muleriders’ opening play She’s helped athletes use their Paul Laird Field. The 2018 from scrimmage en route to platforms to empower people in the edition of the Savage Storm forcing the first of four con- community for decades, and founded took a script straight from secutive three-and-out pos- the United States Council for Sports that squad with a defen- sessions to start the game. Chaplaincy (USCSC ) in 2003. sive-minded 21-0 shutout of The Muleriders mounted “I saw a platform to play a role in 15th ranked and previously just 14 total yards on those other athletes’ lives,” she said. “Just unbeaten Southern Arkan- series and didn’t record a sas. first down until the 11:04 SEE CHAMP, PAGE 7 The victory also marked mark of the second period. Southeastern’s first win over By that point, Southeast- a nationally-rated foe since ern had claimed a 7-0 edge the 2004 campaign. that actually proved to be “Anytime you put up a enough in the contest that Ryan Taylor bolts in for the Savage Storm’s final touchdown after Oklahoma shutout it’s a joint effort was definitely a 1980s flash- a clearing block by senior offensive lineman Garrett Westphal in all phases of the game,” back. (70). Southeastern notched 323 yards of total offense in the wet Southeastern head coach Bo On the scoring march, the conditions at Paul Laird Field. football Atterberry stated afterward. Savage Storm had to drive “It was an unbelievable ef- nearly the length of the field sustained drive of the first advantage, the Savage Storm fort from top to bottom on after taking over at their own half penetrated into South- took over at their own 32 to both sides of the ball against two yard line. eastern territory before a big begin the fourth quarter. referee a really good football team. Rollin Kinsaul calmly con- stop by SE’s Cameron Wax Kinsaul picked up 10 yards “I am really proud of these nected with Braxton Kincade forced a turnover on downs. on a pair of nice runs before guys. They played well to- out of his own end zone a 34- It wasn’t as if things nailing Jaylen Sims for a 40- retiring after gether all day long in what yard strike that provided the changed after intermission yard strike to the Southern weren’t the greatest condi- first big spark of the contest. however as the Savage Storm Arkansas 15. tions. We’re just trying to be He added a 21-yard com- forced punts on each of the Three Kenneth Burks runs 52 years better every day and felt like pletion to Felton Hatcher first two Mulerider posses- found paydirt from there to we did that today.” before hooking up with Kin- sions and a third came away make it 14-0 Southeastern. BY JOHN KLEIN Saturday was all about cade again for 18 yards and empty as well when they The Savage Storm com- Tulsa World field position and fierce de- the touchdown with 4:34 left were turned away on downs pletely put the game away fensive effort that set the in the first quarter. at the Southeastern 22. TULSA (AP) — Dr. Robert Breed- tone early on despite the Southern Arkansas’ only Clinging to the same 7-0 SEE STUNS, PAGE 7 love said he was just an average high school football player. “Actually, now that I think about it, I was probably a below-average high school football player,” Breed- SE Volleyball downs SAU in road contest love said. “But I absolutely loved high school football. I wanted to stay con- MAGNOLIA, Ark. – South- nected to it somehow. eastern volleyball got dou- “So, when I was in college, I started ble-digit kill outings form officiating games. I really enjoyed it, Abby Jameson and Arianna and it kept me connected to the sport. Baker and snapped a five- I still love it all these years later.” match losing skid with a 3-1 Breedlove, a Stillwater physician, win over Southern Arkansas recently started his 52nd year of offi- on Saturday afternoon in ciating high school football, believed Magnolia, Ark. to be the longest streak of any official The win lifts the Savage in Oklahoma history. Storm to 7-16 overall and 3-8 It’ll be his last, too. in Great American Confer- “The years catch up to you,” Breed- ence play. love told the Tulsa World . “So, next Jameson finished the year, if my health holds up, then I’ll match with 15 kills to lead all cut back to being a fill-in. I won’t do it attackers, while Baker was full time.” right behind with 12. Hallie Breedlove may be the most recog- Smith also added seven in nizable high school sports official in the effort. state history. There’s nothing, when it Sydney Meget turned in comes to high school football, that he Dan Hoke | SE 28 assists to lead the setting hasn’t officiated. SE Volleyball won on Saturday in Magnolia, Ark. pair, while Jodi Dixon added He’s been the referee (head official 11. Meget also chipped in a team at the net with three second set, it was SAU who lead. on the field) in state championship match-high six service aces blocks, while Baker chipped rallied and would take four In the final set the Storm games at virtually every level. and added seven digs. in two. of the final five points to win would use a 5-0 run to break He’s done some of the biggest games Caitlin Cosby led the de- SE used a massive 9-1 run the set 25-22 and even the a 12-12 tie and never look in state history, including many of the fense with 19 digs to pace all in the first set to rally from match at 1-1. back on its way to a 25-21 win classic Jenks-Union games and doz- defenders, while Jameson an early deficit and would Southeastern took control in the set and a 3-1 win in the ens of major games in the Tulsa met- and Jaclyn Menner each tal- pull away to win it 25-17. early in the third set and nev- match. ro area. lied 11. 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BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPLICATION OF EM3 ) APPLICATION OF EM3 NETWORKS, L.L.C. ) APPLICATION OF EM3 NETWORKS, L.L.C. FOR A ) NETWORKS, L.L.C.FOR A ) FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE ) CAUSE NO. CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) CAUSE NO. CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE ) CAUSE NO. AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE DATA-ONLY ) PUD 201800112 TO PROVIDE DATA-ONLY COMMUNICATION ) PUD 201800112 AND NECESSITY TO PROVIDE ) PUD 201800112 COMMUNICATION SERVICES WITHIN THE ) SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) DATA-ONLY COMMUNICATION ) STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EM3 Networks, L.L.C. (“EM3 OF OKLAHOMA ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the EM3 Networks, L.L.C. 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7 p, 2 col x 5.3” 8 p, 2 col x 4.5” 6 p, 3 col x 4.2” 256 words, 10 tabs 256 words, 8 tabs 9p, 2 col 256 words, 7 tabs 6 • NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS RECORDED IN THE BRYAN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Sunstar LLC to Liet Tran, claim deed and Regina Erwin, warranty Upchurch and Bobbi D. Trust to Trey Milton White, Redline Builders, warranty warranty deed Lauren Ballinger Dufur Varner deed Upchurch, quit claim deed warranty deed deed Behrens Family Trust, Larry and Chad Varner to Wil- Amos D. McCann, Lydia B. Lucas J. Alexander and Sher- Camille-Brooke Investments Scettini Investments to Kasha Wayne Behrens and Lana liams R. Parish and Sandra Jeffcoat and Dolly B. New- iece Alexander to Brenda to Camille-Brooke LLC, quit Butler, Kasha Ann Butler Sue Behrens to James C. P. Parish, warranty deed berry to Edana L. Holman Guzman, warranty deed claim deed and Ryan Butler, warranty Altman and Cherie T. Alt- Brian Avery and Courtney and Randy D. Holman, Brent Allen Knox and Stacy Camille-Brooke LLC to Mag- deed man, quit claim deed-COR Avery to Brian Avery and warranty deed Lorraine Knox to Range nolia Assets LLC, warranty Dehilia Ann Rogers and Paul CC Russell Construction to Courtney Avery, warranty Fore Inc. to Phillip H. Moss Nine Ranch Inc., quit claim deed Lee Rogers to Jeremy Lee Blackburn Real Estate In- deed and Valencia Moss, warran- deed Sabrina L. Burns to Kevin R. Mullens and Cinnamon vestments, warranty deed Brian Avery and Courtney ty deed Harrell Wade Stowers to Burns, quit claim deed Timber Mullens, warranty Janice Dewett and Jess Avery to Jeremy Clark and Burnett Crossing Properties Jessica L. Moore, warranty Cheryl A. Standifer, Jerry C. deed Dewett to Thomas Wayne Kali Clark, quit claim deed to Bullvine LLC, warranty deed Standifer and Donna Stan- Judy Karen Moore and Gor- Dewett, warranty deed Jimmy D. Grace and Sondra deed-CORR Richard D. Nix and Crystal Nix difer to Gary Hayes ands don Paul Moore to Jeremy Twahna Faye Hamill to Carl E. A. Grace to Jimmy D. and Burnett Crossing Properties to Jimmy Anderson and Letha Hayes, warranty Lee Mullens and Cinnamon Latta, warranty deed Sondra A. Grace Revocable to Orville Blaine Ellett Jr., Ashley Anderson, warranty deed Timber Mullens, warranty Thomas P. McGrath and V. Living Trust, warranty deed warranty deed-CORR deed Claude F. and Patsy J. McIn- deed Yvonne McGrath to Josh Fred L. Williams and Mae Wil- Burnett Crossing Properties Luis Barreras and Gayla tosh Trust to Bruce Kruger, Kimberly Ann Porter and Mi- Nabors and Tatiana Na- liams to Vickey R. Pritchett, to Dustin Wolf and Jennifer Barreras to James B. Skean warranty deed chael W. Porter to Jeremy bors, warranty deed Joel L. Williams, Ashley R. Wolf, warranty deed-CORR and Samantha Skean, Linda King, Kenneth King and Lee Mullens and Cinnamon RTG Holdings to Joe B. Bruffy, Fred Williams and Burnett Crossing Properties warranty deed Velma Wallis to Linda King, Timber Mullens, warranty Killingsworth and Wanda Mae Williams, warranty to Jordy Maltos and Maria Kayla Nipper Thomas, Kayla warranty deed deed M. Killingsworth,warranty deed Maltos, warranty deed- Thomas to Jacob H. Moore, Linda Sue Keefer to Madison Scott Hampton and Ashley deed Randy Trimble to Neosha Kay CORR warranty deed A. Farrell and Dalton J. Hampton to James Russell Chad Wayne Varner to Lauren Trimble, warranty deed Richard B. Upchurch and Latasha Fay White and Lata- Farrell, warranty deed Vincent and Kimberly Jo Ballinger Dufur Varner, quit Grant Roesler to Paul Erwin Misty Upchurch to Joe R. sha Fay White Revocable Alan Hobbs Properties to Vincent, warranty deed Julia Jackson Chapter to host Farm to Table Luncheon The Julia Jackson The meal will consist Proceeds from this Chapter of the local of home cooked Black- event will be used to United Daughters of eyed peas with ham and preserve historical ar- the Confederacy or- cornbread. tifacts in Bryan County. ganization will hold Delicious desserts, Tickets are $5 each an old south “Farm to which were made fa- and can be purchased Table” Luncheon on mous by Southern at the Three Valley Mu- Wednesday, Oct. 17, cooks, like pecan pie seum 580-920-1907 or from 11 a.m. until 1:30 and sweet potato pie from any UDC member. p.m. at the Three Valley will be served, along Seating is limited. Museum located at 401 with coffee and sweet For more informa- W. Main, Durant. tea (a Southern staple) tion, call 580-920-1907.

Charles Clark | Choctaw Nation Annetta Abbott, executive director of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Okla- POLICE LOG homa, oversees The Gathering at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant. A cross section of calls to the Calera Dollar General 11:51 public intoxication Bryan County Communica- Oct. 13 Fourth and Elm tions Center 12:13 a.m. public intoxication Oct. 14 Choctaws Part of American Oct. 12 600 block of W. Pine 12:08 a.m. public intoxication 1:44 a.m. noise complaint 3:06 prowler 2300 block of 11th and Liveoak 3800 block of University Enterprise 12:40 disturbance 300 block Indian Chamber growth 5:23 suspicious activity 700 3:52 domestic incident 600 of S. 11th block of Platter Cutoff block of N. Sixth 2:35 prowler E. Main and S.E. When The Gathering, gest of the year, provides were 42 participants in 7:01 assault 200 block of 9:57 disturbance 200 block of Third the annual meeting of an opportunity for net- the community service Dansby, Calera E. Leecraft, Colbert 3:00 disturbance Bryant St. the American Indian working, education and training program, in- 7:43 auto burglary 600 block 2:21 p.m. suspicious activity 3:31 shots 200 block or Chamber of Commerce to recognize outstanding cluding six Choctaws: of University Place 100 block of S. Fourth Roberts, Bokchito of Oklahoma (AICCO), efforts over the past year. Erika Davis, Brandon 7:52 robbery 200 block of 5:02 dumping 500 block of 4:29 domestic incident 100 convened Oct. 7-9 at the “We have 250 in atten- Gambill, Michele Meza, block of W. Tonner, Calera W. Pine Widow Moore Lane Choctaw Casino & Re- dance from across Okla- Micah Shelton, Lindsey 10:55 disturbance 1000 block 8:03 unwanted guest 500 5:28 assault 600 block of W. sort in Durant, it was on homa,” said Executive Treadwell and Greg Wil- of W. Mulberry block of N. Service Rd., Alabama a roll. Expansion over Director Annetta Abbott, lie. 11:54 unwanted guest 400 Calera 6:22 suspicious activity 2200 the past year was up to adding that some have For membership infor- block of W. Main six chapters, including even come from nearby mation about the Amer- 9:22 burglary 200 block of block of N. Ranchette 1:53 p.m. larceny 1100 block two within the Choctaw states. ican Indian Chamber of Thousand Oaks Drive 7:21 disturbance 400 block of Radio Rd. Nation service counties, Member businesses Commerce in Oklahoma 10:52 vandalism 1100 block of S. 16th 7:22 threat 400 block of S. of W. Beech 8:20 auto burglary 1800 McPherren, Caddo Durant for Southeast had an opportunity to and Leadership Native 1:16 p.m. unwanted guest 300 block of University 9:02 disturbance 300 block Oklahoma and its new- spotlight their products Oklahoma, contact An- block of W. Plum 8:54 burglary 100 block of of W. Plum est, in Poteau. and services in a vendors’ netta Abbott, 405-208- 2:32 suspicious activity 1300 Ridgecrest, Calera 11:02 noise complaint 100 As President Bailey display where more than 9253, annetta@aiccok. block of W. Evergreen 10:58 domestic incident 400 block of W. Smiser, Calera Walker said, “What a 40 booths were set up. org or visit the web site 4:00 larceny Walmart block of N.E. Second year of successes!” AICCO also oversees http://aiccok.org/. 8:08 larceny Walmart 11:01 public intoxication 100 From the Durant Police The annual meeting, Leadership Native Okla- Submitted by The 9:54 suspicious activity block of Jack Rabbit Alley Department. the organization’s big- homa. This year there Choctaw Nation.

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was discovered thanks to CHAMPS President John F. Kenne- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 dy and the physical fitness program he helped set in be here with the message motion. Testing things they need in their life.” such as endurance and A gospel singer as strength, Mims scored well, Mims performed through the roof. Not at the USATF Hershey only for her high school national junior Olympic in Cleveland, but for the track championships in nation. She became a July. Afterward, she had standout in basketball, dinner with Carlos and volleyball and track, with Smith, along with other running capturing her members of the ‘68 Olym- heart. pic team. Next step, Tennessee The stories flowed. State where she rose to Photos by Kevin Farr Mims’ Olympic victo- prominence. As a 20-year- Members of Southeastern’s 1988 National Playoff team that went undefeated in the regular season were recognized ry should’ve been huge old, she earned a spot on during Homecoming festivities on Saturday afternoon. news. It was and it wasn’t. the U.S. team for Mexico The protest by Carlos and City. Before her race, she ing and 184 through the Smith eclipsed plenty of remembers Smith talking STUNS air. Seu Luafatasaga story lines. to a group about the pos- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 and Luke Craddock tal- “I never thought I was sibility of a social protest. lied eight stops apiece overshadowed. It was part He reiterated over and and also erased most while Daquawn Brown of my experience,” said over: No pressure to fol- of the fourth quarter was active all day with Mims, who will attend low along. clock on their next five tackles along with USA Track and Field’s “His message drew us drive with a method- five pass break ups. “Night of Legends ” event closer together, drew us in ical, 18-play, 81-yard “I really like our on Dec. 1 in Columbus, like a family. That’s why march that was fueled football team if we can Ohio, that will recognize we’re so close today,” said by key runs from Ryan stay healthy,” Atter- the ‘68 squad. “One of Mims, who lives in Tul- Taylor and a pair of berry added. “We beat the things I was able to sa, Oklahoma. “Tommie third down comple- a nationally ranked accomplish was I helped didn’t want the pressure tions by Kinsaul. team today and had open a door for women of of any type of demon- Southeastern’s sig- the lead in the fourth color to run long distance. stration and boycotting to nal-caller finished 14 quarter against what That’s why I never felt be on the hearts of those for 25 through the air is the fifth-ranked team overshadowed or neglect- who worked so hard to get for 215 yards while in the nation right now ed.” there.” Burks and Taylor com- so we feel like we can To even get to that stage On Oct. 19, 1968, Mims bined for 111 yards play with and beat any- was a medical marvel. beat Ileana Silai of Roma- rushing and two touch- body.” At 3 years old, she was nia in what was an Olym- downs. Now 5-2 on the sea- diagnosed with spinal pic record time. Mims’ Kincade led the re- son, Southeastern will meningitis and not ex- memory of the podium ceiving corps with look to continue the pected to live. She recov- ceremony? Disbelief. five grabs for 76 yards momentum on the road ered, but was constantly When she went back to while Hatcher tossed in next week against an- sick until she was a teen- the athletes’ dorms, with six catches for 63 yards. other difficult opponent ager. The pattern was the the gold medal around her Connor Swope to- in Henderson State be- same: Throw up, doctor neck, she happened by a taled 10 tackles to fore returning for its Alexce Marshall (97) and the Southeastern defense was would give her a shot and television that was replay- spearhead a stingy de- final home game of the pressuring Southern Arkansas quarterbacks all afternoon bed rest. ing some of the Olympic fensive effort that yield- season with Arkansas Saturday as the Savage Storm stunned 15th rated Southern Sick of always being events. She watched a ed only 59 yards rush- Tech on October 27. Arkansas, 21-0, on Homecoming. sick, she stopped report- women’s race and started ing her illness to anyone. cheering for the person “I didn’t realize I was out front, because she was becoming an overcomer, American and because forcing myself to work she was black. through the sickness, to Suddenly, it sank in get stronger,” Mims said. — that was her on the “I became a champion screen. not by being better than “I watched that as if I’m someone, but persevering somebody else. Because it through the hard times, didn’t hit me that it was through the sickly times.” me,” Mims said. “I was Her affinity for track just so excited for her.”

players safe,” he said. RETIRE He believes the other CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 90 percent of rule chang- es over the past 50 years Breedlove, besides the “have been made to help more than five decades of the offense. Let’s be hon- football, has also officiat- est. People can say they ed basketball and base- enjoy a great defensive ball. game, but what they re- He said he believes it is ally want is offense. So time for younger officials. the rules have changed to “Football is not the help offenses. same game that it was “I can remember when 50 years ago,” Breedlove (a final score of) 7-0 was said. “It isn’t even close to not uncommon. These being the same game. days, I’ve officiated “Back when I started, it games, and quite a few of was 3 yards and a cloud of them, with the two teams dust. Reset the ball, hud- combining for over 100 We dle up and then we’re on points and 1,000 yards in to the next play. offense. Like I said, it is a “That’s not football different game.” today. Football is now Breedlove has officiated Want You pitch-and-catch. Every since he got hooked on it high school in the state in college. He continued Included in a Tribute to Our plays the up-tempo spread to officiate through medi- offense. It doesn’t mat- cal school, including short ter what size of a school. stops in Alabama, Ten- You’ve got some smaller nessee and California. VETERANS schools that should not be At one time, he was offi- playing that style because ciating high school games they don’t have the per- Friday nights and college Past & Present sonnel for it. But they all games Saturday. do it.” “I’d leave my house at 2 As a result, officiating is p.m. on Friday, and I’d get dramatically different. home at 2 a.m. Sunday,” When Breedlove start- he said. ed, there were just three He has, over the years, officials. “And our penal- trimmed his schedule. ty flags were red,” he said. He used to officiate Now, high school games Oklahoma Intercolle- have five officials, and giate Conference football Breedlove said he believes games. it should be seven. “I would be somewhere FREE! “The game is played all around Tulsa on Friday over the field,” he said. night and then travel “Today’s high school to Tahlequah, Durant, games are played by Weatherford or some oth- Include your loved one in this commemorative section in the teams using every yard of er place in Oklahoma to the field, sideline to side- do a Saturday game.” line and end zone to end Through his 40-year zone. membership with the Durant Democrat November 10, 2018 “And there is no slow- Greater Tulsa Officials ing down or stopping. As Association, he’s also soon as you get the ball done some games in Ar- back placed down, they kansas. #ìeì ì ìeì ìeì #ìeì  are ready to go and snap- “The GTOA is the best ping it. There is no sitting officiating group I’ve ever in your rocking chair been associated with,” during the modern games. Breedlove said. “They do It is constant movement.” a fantastic job. They are Bring your photo with Veteran’s information to our Newsroom Over the years, Breed- organized and do a great love estimates about 250 job of education with all (&&M[ij8[[Y^š:khWdj"EA-*-&' rule changes have been of the officials.” made in high school foot- He sees the changes ball. He believes about in officiating, too. Each 10 percent of the chang- year, there are training es have been to increase sessions before the sea- Hurry! Deadline to submit your player safety. son begins to work with “That is fantastic be- local officials. Every year, Veteran’s information is cause we should do every- there is about a 10 percent Fri., Nov. 2, 2018 thing possible to keep the turnover rate. The second 8 • NEWS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT Northwest Heights is 50 Bryan County students Northwest Heights Elementary awarded OSU scholarships School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and they had a float in the Durant High School/South- eastern Homecoming Parade held Thursday. Former and present teachers are shown from left, Joyce Northcutt, Kim Hopkins, Dana Duke, Rachel Davis, Dianna Dale and Susan Morrison. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Photos provided | OSU Bokchito native Cole Eschete (center), an animal science major at Oklahoma State University, receives the Martha Burger Endowed FFA Leadership Scholarship from Tom Over 40% of American women have Coon, Vice President for Agricultural Programs (left) and Cynda Clary, Associate Dean of Academic Programs (right) dense breasts. Do you? at the university’s recent college of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources New Student Scholarship Reception. The scholarship is part of $1.7 million in total scholarships students received for the 2018-2019 academic year from the college and its academic departments.

Dense breasts have more tissue than fat and can hide cancer on a mammogram. If you have dense breasts, additional testing may be Kenefic native Braeden Mckee (center), an animal science required to help you achieve major at Oklahoma State University, receives the Joseph peace of mind after a Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship from Tom Coon, Vice President for Agricultural Programs (left) and Cynda mammogram. Clary, Associate Dean of Academic Programs (right) at the university’s recent college of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources New Student Scholarship Reception. A new automated breast ultrasound exam designed for screening dense breasts is now available at Alliance- Health Durant. Ask your doctor if an Invenia™ ABUS automated breast ultrasound exam would be right for you.

Colbert native Logan Corbett (second from left), an animal 1800 W. University Blvd. science major at Oklahoma State University, receives the J. Robert (Bob) Wasson Scholarship in Agriculture from Diana Durant, OK Sowder (second from right), Tom Coon, Vice President for 580-924-3080 Agricultural Programs (left) and Cynda Clary, Associate Dean of Academic Programs (right) at the university’s re- www.myalliancehealth.com cent college of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources New Student Scholarship Reception. Peripheral Neuropathy WARNING! Pain, Numbness, & Tingling In The Hands/Feet

Durant, OK—The most com- The treatment that is provided at recover varies from person to mon method your doctor will the Total Health & Wellness person and can only be deter- recommend to treat your neu- Center in Durant has three main mined after a detailed neurologi- ropathy is with prescription goals: cal and vascular evaluation. As long as you have not sustained at drugs that may temporarily re- 1) Increase blood flow least 85% nerve damage then duce your symptoms. These 2) Stimulate small fiber nerves your condition can be treated. drugs have generic names such 3) Decrease brain-based pain as Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, Dr. Janna Cottingame, DC at the or Lyrica and are primarily anti- The treatment to increase blood Total Health & Wellness Center depressant or anti-seizure flow utilizes a specialized low- in Durant, OK will do a neurop- drugs. These drugs may cause level light therapy (not to be athy severity examination to de- you to feel uncomfortable and confused with laser therapy) us- termine the extent of the nerve have a variety of harmful side ing light emitting diode technol- damage for only $67. This neu- effects. ogy. This technology was origi- ropathy severity examination nally developed by NASA to will consist of a detailed sensory assist in increasing blood flow. Figure 2: When these very small evaluation, extensive peripheral blood vessels become diseased they vascular testing, and a detailed begin to shrivel up and the nerves The low level light therapy is analysis of the findings of your begin to degenerate. like watering a plant. The light neuropathy. therapy will allow the blood ves- When these nerves begin to sels to grow back around the pe- Dr. Cottingame will be offering “die” they cause you to have ripheral nerves and provide them this neuropathy severity exami- balance problems, pain, numb- with the proper nutrients to heal nation from now until ness, tingling, burning, and and repair. It’s like adding water Tuesday, October 30, 2018. many additional symptoms. to a plant and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. The main problem is that your Call 580-920-1143 to make an appointment with Dr. Janna to doctor has told you to just live The amount of treatment needed determine if your peripheral Figure 1: Notice the very small blood with the problem or try the drugs to allow the nerves to fully vessels surrounding each nerve. which you don’t like taking be- neuropathy can be treated. cause they make you feel un- comfortable. There is now a fa- Dr. Janna Cottingame is a partic- Peripheral neuropathy is a re- cility right here in Durant that ipating provider for Blue Cross sult of damage to the nerves offers you hope without taking Blue Shield, Healthchoice, UMR often causing weakness, pain, those endless drugs with serious and Medicare*. numbness, tingling, and the side effects. (see the special neu- most debilitating balance prob- ropathy severity examination at NOTE: Total Health & Wellness lems. This damage is common- the end of this article) Center is located at 1259 N. ly caused by a lack of blood Washington Ave. in Durant. We flow to the nerves in the hands In order to effectively treat your are on the Northwest Corner of and feet which causes the neuropathy three factors must be Washington and University in nerves to begin to degenerate determined. the Pruett’s Grocery Store park- due to lack of nutrient flow. 1) What is the underlying cause? ing lot. Just look for the big 2) How Much Nerve Damage white letters on the window that As you can see in Figure 2, as Has Been Sustained. reads, Spinal Clinic. the blood vessels that surround NOTE: Once you have sustained the nerves become diseased 85% nerve loss, there is nothing *Federal and state beneficiary restrictions may apply. they shrivel up which causes that we can do for you. the nerves to not get the nutri- 3) How much treatment will Figure 3: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a ents to continue to survive. your condition require? plant’s roots grow when watered.