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HE Photo by Denton Thomason The driver of this semi was able to walk away from an accident early Wednesday morning after he drifted off the north side of a bridge on E. 250 near Boones Corner, nearly landing in Elm Creek. T Semi crashes off rural bridge Denton Thomason Corner when a westbound 18-wheel semi haul- own power to an arriving ambulance. Journal Reporter VDJ ing a tanker drifted off of the north side of the Johnson, a driver with Elliott Truck Line, was A semi driver was able to walk away from bridge spanning Elm Creek, crashed through treated and released at Saint Francis Hospital vdjonline.com an accident early Wednesday morning after his the guardrail and rolled onto its side. Vinita for minor injuries, the Oklahoma tractor drifted off the side of a bridge. Firefighters at the scene said that driver Alan Highway Patrol said. The accident occurred at approximately 6:46 Johnson, 67, of Texas was able to climb out of No other information on the cause of the acci- a.m. Wednesday on E. 250 Road near Boones the cab and walk up the embankment on his dent was available, the OHP said. past County goes with City Hall Well-known sing- er Porter Wagon- state on Biden, roof to get er was to perform at the Center President Trump upgrade Theatre. Denton Thomason Journal Reporter Angela Thomason Page 2 Journal Reporter Craig County voters were in Vinita City Hall will be step with the rest of the state getting upgrades to roofing during Super Tuesday’s pref- soon. Sortsp erential primary election, with Bluejacket routs City councilors ap- former Vice President Joe Biden proved $63,788 in funding Wesleyan Chris- leading the pack of Democratic contenders and a Tuesday night and awarded tian for third landslide primary win for President Donald Trump. the bid for the roofing proj- straight victory. On the Democratic side, Biden won the state of ect to Horizon Roofing & Oklahoma with 117,552 votes (38.6 percent); Sen. Page 4 Construction, Inc. Bernie Sanders came in second at 25.4 percent with The company had made 77,302 votes; with Michael Bloomberg coming in the last upgrade to City third at 13.9 percent with 42,243 votes, according Hall’s roof between 8 and Today to the state election board. 10 years ago, according Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished on the heels of to city councilors, and the Bloomberg at 13.38 percent with 40,676 votes. warranty on that project re- The rest of the Democratic candidates earned less cently ran out. 66/33 than a few percentage points across the state. Amy With the new upgrades, Klobuchar came in at 2.21 percent with 6,728 votes, the project cost includes a and Pete Buttigieg trailed at 1.68 percent with 5,113 15-year labor and product votes despite both of them having dropped out of warranty. the race. City Director Ben Elmore Tomorrow Tulsi Gabbard came in at 1.68 percent with 5,106 informed the council that votes. The other Democratic candidates earned less the upgrades made by than a percentage point of the vote. Horizon Roofing will not Trump predictably carried the Oklahoma Photo by Sherrie Guthrie/WRES require that antennas on top 60/37 Republican vote with 273,562 votes (92.6 percent). Will Rogers student Nona Cox dressed as a of City Hall be removed, Craig County election results mirrored the state character from the book ‘Dear One from Mama which will be a cost sav- outcome with Trump receiving 1,051 votes (95.6 Do You Love Me?’ on Favorite Book Character ings on the overall project. percent). Day as part of the celebration of Read Across See County Page 12 America Week. See City Page 12 Saturday Council approves payment for city valve project 64/46 Angela Thomason Tuesday night’s Vinita Utilities than the entire water distribution and current plans are for the city Journal Reporter Authority meeting. system during an emergency to install the upgrades between The Vinita City Council ap- The remainder of the grant water main break or construction June and September. proved payment of $10,915 to fund will be used to continue this project. During the VUA meeting, the Atlas Steel for a city valve project project that will allow the city to Atlas Steel is designing retrofits council also approved an updated paid for by a REAP grant during shut off water by quadrants rather for the city’s water line system, See Council Page 12

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Defending early states after Super Tuesday When Christ, who is your life, By Jonathan Bernstein and so they interpret polls and to New Hampshire. Bloomberg Opinion even election results in the And after all, I suspect a appears, then you also will (TNS) proper context. President Biden would like One of the oddities of this That’s one of the big reasons the idea of two states he’s year’s Super Tuesday was that why Buttigieg didn’t pick up done badly in leading off appear with him in glory. a lot of people used it to attack much support from the party the calendar: If he did run Iowa and New Hampshire. after his early-state success- for re-election and got a pri- Some of the attacks seemed es: He was already thought mary challenge, he’d either —Colossians 3:4 to be knocking the early states to have real problems with get extra credit from every- for getting it wrong. But the black and Latino voters, and one for winning in Iowa and reason for the sequential he couldn’t prove otherwise New Hampshire, or, if he lost, system isn’t for the first two until the campaign moved to most people would give him states to select the nominee; Nevada — at which point he a mulligan. If South Carolina it’s for them to winnow the demonstrated to everyone’s were first? He’d be measured field, and to provide informa- satisfaction that those prob- against his 2020 results. tion for party actors (and vot- lems were real. Don’t forget, too, that mov- ers) in subsequent states. Could things have been ing the calendar around isn’t Other attacks had to do with different with a different something national Demo- the outsized importance of schedule? Yes, I suspect they crats could do with a snap of Best friend can’t suppress his crush on gay woman those early states. But if Su- could have been — but only the finger. It would take co- by Abigail Van Buren I understand that flexibility is key, but my me- per Tuesday proved anything because Joe Biden’s success- ordination with state parties, DEAR ABBY: I am a gay woman. My male tabolism works overtime compared to theirs. this year, it was that Iowa and es depended on a variety of state legislatures and Repub- best friend has had a crush on me for more than How do I go about venturing off on my own for New Hampshire aren’t all that events working out just right licans. And Republicans seem a year. It is so intense that he is almost delu- food without coming across as rude or looking important. If they were, Joe for him. So shuffling the cards pretty happy with Iowa. sional. We have talked extensively about it. He like I’m not a team player? -- HUNGRY MAN Biden would be out of the might have produced differ- I do think Iowa is in some knows where I stand and that it will never hap- IN NEW YORK contest, and Pete Buttigieg’s ent results. As it is, however, pen, and he says he accepts that. But he can’t DEAR HUNGRY MAN: Explain it to your danger, but not because of campaign would be alive and it’s hard to fault a system for stand the thought of me spending time with a co-workers as you have to me. If your body is demographics — Iowa might well. being biased against black woman, even if it’s just a friend. He wants all signaling that you must eat something NOW, lose its slot because the Dem- Yes, it’s true that a lot of voters when a candidate sup- of my time and doesn’t want to share me, even you need to do it -- if only enough to take the ocratic Party is increasingly candidates were eliminated ported by many black voters with mutual friends. edge off your hunger. To do that isn’t rude. Tak- opposed to caucuses. Espe- before the voters were in- and black politicians appears Here’s the kicker: I had invited him to move ing care of yourself is important, and it doesn’t cially bungled ones. So it may volved. But this time around, to have an excellent chance to back to my college town with me. We both mean you aren’t a team player. Perhaps you be that something really does most of them were winnowed win. thought that moving to a big city would open should carry something with you to tide you have to be done about Iowa. before Iowa and New Hamp- At any rate, I can’t agree up more dating opportunities for us and help over from meal to meal. shire. Cory Booker, Jay Inslee with this prediction: “R.I.P. Still, if Democrats do win him get over me. It was an ordeal for him, but *** and others? They dropped out Iowa and New Hampshire on the presidency this year, I’d he put in a ton of work to be able to move. DEAR ABBY: Today I was in a small neigh- because they failed to attract the Democratic calendar if expect New Hampshire to be We planned to be housemates. This happened borhood restaurant with a friend. I ordered a support from the national par- there’s a President Biden.” A very safe, and I wouldn’t be during a time when we thought he was feeling special burger. When the cook brought it to the ty or in national polls. President Biden would have surprised if they wound up more resolved about our relationship. table, my friend immediately pulled out her Sure, Iowa and New Hamp- won under the current sys- keeping Iowa in place too. We have been staying with my relative while camera and snapped several shots. A stranger shire aren’t entirely irrele- tem. Why would he change ——— we search for a house in the big city, so we are who had been sitting at the bar jumped off his vant; if nothing else, they’re it? And the Democratic Party, ABOUT THE WRITER trapped in the same space, and he has nowhere stool and came over to our table with his cam- polled far more than other if there’s a President Biden, Jonathan Bernstein is a else to go. Since moving in together, his feel- era. I’m not sure how many photos of my meal states, and party actors around would presumably be pret- Bloomberg Opinion colum- ings for me have resurged. I no longer want to were taken before I was able to start eating. My the nation see those polls and ty happy about how things nist covering politics and be roommates because of his possessiveness. friend was logging onto Facebook to post be- react to them. But Democratic worked out. I doubt either policy. He taught political But it would devastate him if I left him alone fore I took my first bite. I was dumbfounded. Party actors aren’t dolts: They Biden or the party as a whole science at the University of here, especially since it was my idea to go, and I What can be said to people who are this rude? are very aware (well, at least would be very interested in Texas at San Antonio and De- was meant to be his support system. I feel like I -- GET IT WHILE IT’S HOT most of them) that Iowa and putting in the effort to change Pauw University and wrote A am trapped in his drama and cannot live my life DEAR GET IT: What can be said? Plenty -- New Hampshire are atypical, things, especially with regard Plain Blog About Politics. without ruining his. Please help! -- TRAPPED starting with, “Knock it off!” or “I don’t like LESBIAN IN THE WEST that!” Talk about an invasion of privacy as well DEAR TRAPPED LESBIAN: Do not rent as personal space. I don’t blame you for feeling an apartment with him or buy a house! To do invaded. so would be an expensive mistake. You cannot *** fulfill his needs. If you allow this to continue, DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years he will destroy every opportunity that comes got mad at me and destroyed all my late moth- your way because it will be a threat to his fan- er’s vintage jewelry. It had been in the family 1955 Smith up the street...Mrs. Roy County’s past can be found tasy. for 70 years. He apologized when I returned W.C. ‘Bill’ Melton, 421 East Pierce on the phone...M.N. at the Eastern Trails Muse- He needs to find other living arrangements home, but I don’t think he is sincere. What Canadian, announced that he ‘Lefty’ Smith comments on um, 215 W. Illinois. Open NOW, and you and your relative should in- should I do? -- STOLEN MEMORIES IN had filed as a candidate for the weather...Mrs. Raymond Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 sist upon it. This is not going to have a fairy- CALIFORNIA city councilman in Ward 3. Allen wishing she could go p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. tale ending, and you probably will not remain DEAR STOLEN MEMORIES: Your boy- Melton, who had lived in fishing. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday and friends as you move along with your life. But friend appears to have serious anger manage- Vinita 16 years, was married Other memories of Craig holidays. move along is what you must do, for both your ment problems. What you should do is realize and had eight children. He sakes. that the longer you two are together, the greater was a member of Trinity Bap- *** the chances of him damaging not only more of tist Church and was employed DEAR ABBY: I went out of town on a busi- your property, but also even you. Continue this as a taxi driver. ness trip with two co-workers (both females), relationship ONLY if he starts anger manage- ••••••• and the trip was a success. We got along great ment classes. If he refuses, end the romance. Tuesday night TV lineup and accomplished all of the goals we set for *** for KTVX, Channel 8, Musk- ourselves during our stay. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also ogee: 5:45, Chief Blue Eagle; During the few outings we had off company known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her 6:30, Hopalong Cassidy; 7, time, however, there were moments when we mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Ange- Life is Worth Living; 7:30, all wanted to link up and do everything together les, CA 90069. Make Room for Daddy; 8:30, but our stomachs disagreed. If I wanted to go to To receive a collection of Abby’s most memora- U.S. Steel Hour; 9:30, Stop breakfast at 8 a.m., someone would want to go ble -- and most frequently requested -- poems and the Music; 10:10, weather at 11 a.m., or another co-worker wouldn’t want essays, send your name and mailing address, plus with Don Woods. to go at all. Another example is, we would plan check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear ••••••• dinners (after touring the city all day) at a cer- Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Porter Wagoner, described tain time, but it was so late my stomach would Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are as “one of American’s great- growl loudly. included in the price. est recording artists,” was to appear at the Center Theatre. He would sing Company’s Our rich is Comin’, Hey Maw and How Quick, among others. getting richer, and Wagoner had been featured on the Grand Ole Opry. our poor is ••••••• Charles York Sr. in the of- getting poorer fice...Francis Goodpaster on his way to lunch...Connie all the time. VDJ THE – December 14, JOURNAL 1930 Founded June 30, 1907 A combination of the Vinita Chieftain, the Vinita Leader and the Craig County Democrat, serving the area continuously since 1882. Heath Cliff THE VINITA DAILY JOURNAL (USPS659-960) is published daily except Sundays, Mondays and holidays by Graphics One Printing (Vinita Printing Co.) 138-40 S. Wilson, Vinita, OK 74301. Periodicals postage paid at Vinita. 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Love in Action Ministries our of the will host revival March 8 mate and wife Donna Pierce, Nowata/Childers area is inviting all who to come and sing their thru 11. The church is locat- two boys and one daughter, favorite gospel song with the Love in Action Big Creek Gospel ed at the intersection of 4300 who also help out in the min- Band. The singing begins at 7 p.m. You can enjoy a cup of cof- and Highway 60, seven miles istry when needed. fee or tea with a treat along with the music. For more informa- west of 66/60 junction. Start- The worship ministry fea- tion call Roy at 918-440-5683 or Ellie at 918-440-7339. These ing Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m. tures David Edwards. David singings will then be held the first Friday of every month. service, free lunch. Sunday, is a 3rd generation pastor/mu- • March 8-11 - Bunker Hill Baptist Church Revival. Pastor March 8 thru Wednesday, sic minister serving Exciting for revival will be Rob Pierce, IPRA World Champion calf rop- March 11, light meal 6 p.m., Southeast Baptist Church as er, rancher, business owner, founder of Believer Arena Minis- service 7 p.m. the fulltime associate pastor try and pastor at Exciting Southeast Baptist Church in Pryor The pastor for the reviv- and worship leader. He was a Rob Pierce David Edwards and Tahlequah. The worship ministry features David Edwards. al will be Rob Pierce, IPRA tenor for 6 years for By His He is a 3rd generation pastor/music minister serving Exciting World Champion Calf Rop- Grace Quartet, worship lead- Southeast Baptist Church as the full time associate pastor and er, rancher, business owner, er for Freeway Ministries and their music ministries includ- lost to Jesus both here and worship leader. Staring Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m. service - free founder of Believer Arena the Church at the Forensic ing Salina FBC and Langley around the world. lunch. Sunday, March 8 thru Wednesday, March 11, light meal Ministry and pastor at Excit- Center. FBC. His heart is to always For more information, con- 6 p.m., service 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Scott ing Southeast Baptist Church David has been involved share the gospel in song and tact pastor Scott Dickerson at Dickerson at 918-244-6786. Everyone is welcome. in Pryor and Tahlequah. Rob with many local churches and sermon and help bring the 918-244-6786. • March 14 - River Ridge Bluegrass Association Bluegrass music show, Bernice Baptist Church Community Building, 120 Hickory Street Highway 85A, Bernice. Cody Frost Band Is intermittent fasting a quick fix? at 6 p.m., Lonesome Road at 7 p.m. Admission: $5 donation. Mayo Clinic News Network says there can be safety con- relieve inflammation, and it long term. 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Photo by DJ Johnson Accepting a $3,000 grant from the Walmart Community Grant program to support Vinita sophomore Rashaud Morgan (right) battles Bridge Creek’s Brent Dawson last Vinita’s new junior high baseball program are (from left) JH Baseball Coach Beeper Friday at the Class 3A state tournament at State Fair Arena in OKC. Morgan rallied Huffman, Vinita Schools Activity Fund custodian Shelby Vancil, Vinita Walmart to down Dawson 9-8 in overtime in their quarterfinal match at 132-lbs. Rashaud Manager Jared Cash and Ewing Halsell Middle School principal Joe Gramlich. missed placing by one match and finished the season with a 39-14 record. Area Sports News Calendar drew one walk each. Charles struck out eight bat- March 5: Foyil at Chelsea rallies Chenoweth, Noah Barton, ters and issued no walks. Ketchum HS baseball. 4 Perryman and Johnson com- Keegan Francis came on in p.m. past Wildcats bined to pitch for the Wild- relief and pitched the final two March 5: Oaks at Welch cats. innings for Bluejacket, strik- HS slowpitch softball. 5 By David Johnson Gage Carmach went 2 for ing out five batters. p.m. Journal Sportswriter 3 with a walk and two runs Francis tripled and singled March 5: Vinita HS girls Chelsea rallied to score four scored to pace Chelsea’s of- twice to pace a balanced of- basketball at 4A Area runs in the bottom of the sev- fense. Koby Reed and Tanner fensive attack for the Chief- Tournament in Skiatook. enth inning to edge Welch 9-8 Robertson combined to pitch tains. Kyle Chapman added a vs. Sallisaw at 6:30 p.m. in the Wildcats’ season opener for the Green Dragons. triple and single, and Spiegel March 6: Vinita HS girls on Tuesday in Chelsea. doubled and singled. basketball at 4A Area Seth Haywood went 4 for 5 Other hitters for Bluejacket Tournament in Skiatook. with a double and 2 RBIs to Chieftains blast were: Kadan Tipton, double; Vinita/Sallisaw winner pace the Welch offensive at- Wesleyan Christian Johnny Estes, single; Railey vs. Locust Grove/Holland tack. Boone Perryman tripled, Mauk, single; Heath Jones, Hall winner at 1:30 p.m. scored and had 2 RBIs, and for 3rd straight win two singles. March 6: Bluejacket JH/ Ethan Costerisan doubled, “The kids have really come HS baseball at Commerce. scored a run and added an By David Johnson 4 p.m. Journal Sportswriter to play this year,” Coach Lar- RBI. Jagger Jordan added a ry Martin said. March 7: Welch JH/HS double, walked twice, scored Bluejacket improved to 3-0 Martin added, “We have 19 baseball at Fairland. 11 three runs and had an RBI, on the season with an 11-1 out for baseball this year and a.m. Austin Brown Insurance Agency Inc. and Dylan Johnson singled, win over Wesleyan Christian March 7: Vinita HS girls Austin Brown, Agent they have really impressed 102 S 3rd Street on Tuesday in Bartlesville. basketball at 4A Area Vinita, OK 74301 walked and scored a pair of me.” Bus: 918.256.6424 Charles Spiegel started and Tournament in Skiatook. NMLS# 493750 runs. Seth Schaper also add- The Chieftains return to ac- ed a single, and Brady Che- pitched five solid innings to tion Friday at Commerce at If Vinita wins on Thursday noweth and Nate Beaty both get the win for the Chieftains. 4:30 p.m. and Friday. 6:30 p.m.

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Photo by Cherokee Nation to add something more to that administration. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and First Lady January Hoskin help Little Cherokee Ambassador Wyatt Carey chain -- to break ground on In recent years, the health during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center in Stilwell. Junior Miss Cherokee the expansion of the Wilma center has become one of the Desiree Matthews and At-Large Tribal Councilor Mary Baker Shaw stand nearby. P. Mankiller Health Center top three busiest of the Chero- named in honor of a strong kee Nation’s nine health cen- leader,” Principal Chief ters, experiencing a 10 per- Chuck Hoskin Jr. said. “In the cent increase in patient visits past 50 years we have been in annually. In 2019, the health an increasingly strong posi- center had more than 130,000 tion to do something import- ambulatory care visits and ant for our people, making around 200,000 pharmacy health care more accessible. visits. Today we are celebrating a “I’m excited and grateful $30 million expansion that for this expansion, which will will open access to health mean more access to quality care, do something for our care for the citizens in Adair people and stimulate growth County,” said District 7 Tribal in the local economy as we Councilor Canaan Duncan. “It expand and build onto this fa- also gives the employees the cility.” proper tools and environment The expansion is slated for to continue being successful.” completion in 2021 and will Along with the facility ex- increase the overall size of pansion, a new and larger the facility to approximately parking area will provide an 110,000 square feet. Included elevated drop off for patients. in the expansion will be a sec- “The expanded Wilma P. ond story, which will house Mankiller Health Center will dental and other health ser- offer access to more services,

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918-256-6422 or 918-639-8921 Page 8 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Thursday, March 5, 2020 Gas station linked to Bonnie and Clyde could become landmark over objections By Robert Wilonsky up to two years, during which this is a part of history,” said The Dallas Morning News Jackson can make no changes Elsa Cadena, a West Dallas (TNS) to 1221 Singleton – and make native. “Why doesn’t West DALLAS — Brent Jack- no money from it. Dallas have more historic son, who recently bought the “This was not in our busi- monuments? This is because long-ago home and service ness plan,” Jackson said after West Dallas was where the station owned by Clyde Bar- the meeting. His company, poorest of the poor lived, the row’s father, made it clear Oaxaca Interests, also bought forgotten, the discarded, the Monday he has no interest in several properties along Sin- immigrants and, yes, even the saving the brown, boarded-up gleton, including the old West criminals.” brick structure. Dallas Pharmacy next door. That building, in the shadow “My plans are not to keep Jackson and three other of new apartments stretching this building,” the West Dal- speakers begged the commis- westward from the Trinity, las developer told the Land- sion not to preserve a place was once the Barrow family mark Commission when tied to cop-killers and bank home, a rough-hewn shack asked what he intends to do robbers. Among those voices hauled from the family’s en- with the former Star Service in opposition was Larry Of- campment on the muddy West Station on Singleton Boule- futt, co-founder of the former Dallas campgrounds about vard. Jackson said he could Historic Preservation League, half a mile away. Henry and not, in good conscious, make who spoke of our current his children – save for Clyde, a landmark of a place tied to spike in violence: “We have who was behind bars in the Barrow and Bonnie Parker, no business venerating some- early 1930s – built next to it who “murdered multiple – thing like this.” multiple – people.” But several speakers – and, a service station from which Thirteen, to be precise, in- most important, 14 commis- they sold gas, water, home- cluding a Fort Worth sheriff’s sioners – argued for its pres- made booze and slaughtered deputy who Barrow shot to ervation because of its ties to hogs. death in 1933 just around the Bonnie and Clyde, foremost, Preservationists and histo- corner at the home of Lillie but also because of what it rians have long believed the McBride. represents. They spoke of a Star Service Station should But for the foreseeable fu- West Dallas that for decades be turned into a museum; ture, at least, Jackson will was ignored and loathed by it’s already a stop on a popu- have no choice but to leave the big city across the river, a lar tour – a photo op even in the one-story building as it place that choked on the dust its current dilapidated state. stands. of cement made at nearby Robert Swann, the Landmark Courtesy photo Over his voluble objections, plants and drowned beneath commissioner from Oak Cliff, Bradley Corbett (center), Vinita resident and chemistry major at Emporia State the commission voted to be- the Trinity during heavy said its preservation would be University, Emporia, Kan., presented a program at the 18th annual Kansas Idea Net- gin proceedings that could re- rains. a boon to heritage tourism in a work of Biomedical Research Excellence Symposium in Wichita, Kan. Present were sult in the former gas station “Those opposed say we city whose best-known land- Dr. Qiyang Zhang (left), assistant professor of physical sciences, Emporia State becoming an official Dallas should not glorify criminals mark is likely the former Tex- University, and Dr. Brent Thomas, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, landmark. That process takes and poverty and all this, but as School Book Depository. Emporia State University. Page 9 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Thursday, March 5, 2020 Five takeaways from Super Tuesday as Biden surges By Evan Halper But the race still has a long win Texas outright, he could a disaster in the second de- presence in the field (notwith- THIS WILL GET UGLI- Los Angeles Times way to go. vacuum up many delegates. bate, but he did little to reas- standing her pledge earlier in ER (TNS) Will donors dig deep enough Again, the appeal of Sand- sure voters who chiefly want the campaign to disavow any A lot happened on Su- WASHINGTON — Got to help Biden compete with ers to Latinos is playing big. someone who can trounce such outside money during per Tuesday. But one thing whiplash yet? This race looks Sanders’ huge war chest? Those successes strengthen Trump. Now, voters have the primary). that did not happen was any nothing like it did a week ago. Will the organizational chaos the Sanders argument that he delivered their verdict and Warren supporters argue she movement toward reconcili- It is no longer Bernie Sand- in the Biden campaign ease is best equipped to beat Presi- Bloomberg is under pressure can rack up enough delegates ation between these warring ers versus a muddled mess of now that the establishment dent Donald Trump. A robust to get out of the way and clear to play an influential role at wings of the party. candidates in the moderate cavalry is invested in boost- Latino turnout is crucial to a path for Biden. the party’s convention in Mil- The ideological battle lines middle. Joe Biden emerged ing him toward the nomina- that effort. Both men are in their late waukee — or even emerge as have only hardened. Sanders from Super Tuesday as the tion? Will Biden finally stick With small donors pour- 70s, have made voters cringe a compromise candidate. ticked off his litany of griev- clear counterweight to Sand- to a coherent message on the ing millions of dollars into while onstage, and often seem Beyond that, they just like ances with Biden in an angry, ers. And he emerged strong. campaign trail and stop wan- the Sanders campaign, the out of step with this genera- having her voice in the race. finger-wagging election night THE ESTABLISHMENT dering into gaffes and goofy self-declared democratic so- tion’s electorate. But Biden, She is a fierce presence on speech. Biden has been un- STRIKES BACK non sequiturs? cialist has built a formidable who spent next to nothing, the debate stage. Warren’s restrained in ripping into the Biden looked like a gon- THE BERNIE BOOM IS machine, one positioned to will emerge from Super Tues- broadsides arguably sank democratic socialist agenda er for much of February. He FAR FROM OVER barrel over any number of ob- day with a sizable bounty of Bloomberg in the debates. that Sanders is promoting. got creamed in Iowa, was Sure, it was better for the stacles — possibly including delegates. Bloomberg, who She is an effective champion Now that the nomination creamed again in New Hamp- Sanders campaign when the the Democratic Party estab- spent more than any candi- for equal rights, and makes a shire, and hobbled out of Ne- opposition was splintered and lishment. date in history, won but a persuasive case for big eco- battle has narrowed down to vada a distant second. His aimless. It is now him against MIKE DIDN’T GET IT smattering. nomic change and expansive these two, all signs suggest vast lead in the polls at the a mostly united establish- DONE A month ago, with centrists social programs to audiences it will get more personal and start of the race seemingly ment. But betting against his Former New York Mayor splintering the vote and no that Sanders is not reaching. the jabs will be more pointed. had vanished. He looked tired movement is a big risk. It is Bloomberg spent more than clear counterweight to Sand- As long as donors like what Will they come together at events, overwhelmed on still strong. half a billion dollars and won ers emerging, the billionaire’s Warren is saying and contin- once a nominee is chosen? the debate stage, and mean- Sanders won in Colorado … American Samoa. timing looked impeccable. ue to give, she will have the Perhaps. But there is also the dering in the field. and his home state of Ver- The poor billionaires. They Now he is looking more like resources to stay in the field potential for lasting damage Then came his sweeping mont, and was leading in del- have been beat up and bat- a nuisance. — even if nowhere near the to the party at a time it is des- victory Saturday in South egate-rich California and Tex- tered throughout this con- WARREN WON’T GIVE front of it. perate for unity. Carolina. And on Tuesday as, the night’s biggest prizes. test. Usually by the left. But UP THE WAR — YET he plowed through the South But his drubbing in Alabama, Bloomberg is finding the This race looks increasing- thanks to overwhelming sup- North Carolina and Virginia mainstream isn’t thrilled to ly hopeless for Warren. The port from African American reflects the same weakness he have him around either. left has largely coalesced Deaths voters and a big shift his way faced in 2016, when much of Bloomberg went from es- around Sanders. Moderates in the suburbs. He won or was the South did not buy what he tablishment savior to spoiler are spooked by her far-reach- Edwards leading in states where he was was selling. He has had par- and now punch line. His en- ing plans. She has underper- Homer Junior Edwards Jr. barely on the radar last week. ticular difficulty appealing to tire case for running was built formed in state after state. A was born Nov. 30, 1929, in What happened? The estab- African American voters in around Biden’s weakness, weak showing in Massachu- Garland, Okla., to Homer B. lishment fell into line. Big the Sun Belt. not his stunning comeback. setts is yet more dismal optics and Jewel Goad Edwards. He donors grabbed their check- But he also entered Super Bloomberg spent with aban- for this candidate. She has no died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, books. Democratic heavy- Tuesday poised to clean up in don to make the case that he clear path to the nomination. in Owasso, Okla., at the age weights such as former Vir- California, the largest state, was the only moderate who Yet, she pushes on. of 90 years. ginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe thanks in large part to the in- could best Sanders for the As long as this race could Junior spent most of his and former Senate Majority roads with Latino voters, who nomination. Voters roundly lead to a contested conven- working life as an auto body Leader Harry Reid got off the also propelled his win last rejected him Tuesday. tion, the Warren campaign repairman for his brother-in- sidelines and endorsed. Voters month in Nevada. Bloomberg’s case collapsed sees a place for her in it. And law and service station atten- who had considered billion- Sanders’ prospects also once America saw not just his so do some very wealthy dant for his brother at various aire Michael R. Bloomberg looked good in Texas, the ubiquitous ads but the man backers, who are plowing service stations in Vinita. He Junior Edwards moved to Biden en masse second-largest state voting behind them. He face-planted millions into a super PAC enjoyed a variety of pastimes, his parents, Homer Edwards Tuesday. Tuesday. Even if he does not in his first debate. He was less aimed at keeping her a visible including listening to country and Jewel Huda; five sisters, music and traveling to Bran- Lorene, Evelyn, Betty, Mary son with his niece. He was and Ann; and two brothers, also a fan of country music, Lonnie and James. Police Report Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. A graveside service was Traffic Citations driving under the influence. - local. Matthew Barnett, disturbing Those he leaves behind who held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Brandon Leroy Reed, Jordyn Nekole Inman, Brian Chauncey DeVore, the peace, public intoxication. hold many cherished memo- Winganon Cemetery in Win- speeding. speeding. warrant - local. Tanner John William Med- ries include: brother Kenneth ganon, Okla., with Pastor Amy Lea Bennett, failure to Kelsyn Lee Nichols, speed- Keith Wayne Ray, warrant - earis, possession of parapher- Edwards and wife Betty of Leonard Pirtle officiating. Ar- obey stop sign/stop light. ing in school zone. other jurisdiction. nalia, possession of meth. Kermit, Texas; and a host of rangements and services were Michelle Shaleen Kern, Billy Ray Ratcliff, speeding Jacob Wayne McDonough, Cody A. Turnbough, posses- nieces, nephews and other rel- entrusted to Mowery Funeral failure to obey stop sign/stop in school zone. warrant - other jurisdiction. sion of paraphernalia, posses- atives and friends. Service of Owasso. light. Joey Ryan Mitchell, no Cody A. Turnbough, posses- sion of marijuana, possession He was preceded in death by www.moweryfs.com Chrislyn Hoskin, no insur- drivers license. sion of marijuana, possession of meth. ance, failure to stop at stop Other Violations of paraphernalia. Tyson Wade Newton, pos- sign/light. Travis Lee Scott, possession Chuck Norris Jones, posses- session of meth. Montgomery Anastacio Richard Simen- of paraphernalia, possession sion of marijuana. Matthew Ryan Gragg, pos- Deetta Montgomery, will be announced later by the tal, no driver license. of marijuana, warrant - other Dalton Lee Haire, warrant - session of marijuana, posses- 73-year-old Vinita resident, Burckhalter-Highsmith Fu- Carolyn Simental, allow un- jurisdiction. local. sion of alcohol under 21 years passed away Tuesday in Tul- neral and Cremation Service authorized driver to operate a Francis Marsh, illegal dis- Maranda Kay Mueller, un- old. sa. Services are pending and of Vinita. motor vehicle. posal of hazardous waste. authorized use of vehicle, Timothy Austin Attardi, Carrie Jean Liggett, warrant warrant - local. Thank You Court Report

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––––––––––––––––––––––– ing, Large Mudroom $49,900 Business, 29.89, Ink Cartridge; Stillwater, 120.00, Wheel; 1412, Telephone charges; 1481, Anouncements 70, Comdata, 222.04, Fuel; 71, U. Yellowhouse Machinery, 195.15, Automatic Fire Control Inc., Cherokee State Park and photos! sherlockmobilehom- Cleora Public School is cur- S. Cellular, 346.49, Phone; 72, Hydraulic; 1413, Vogel Oil/CPP, 151.96, System service; 1482, Golf Course in Langley is es.com (918)652-7000 Amazon.com, 84.25, Supplies; 2076.00, Fuel; 1414, Welch State Livingston Plumbing, 80.24, rently accepting bids for Estray Cattle: 2, Vinita Daily Bank, 3460.44, Payment; 1415, Labor; 1483, J. T. Mechanical, hiring camp hosts, general #S901- Triple-wide 42x64 Groundskeeping/Mowing Journal, 24.45, Publication; Automotive Supply Company, 989.35, Motor; 1484, Heavens maintenance & clerks. Must 4B/2.5 BA Textured Sheet- General: 1341, Office Depot, 578.86, Oil filters; 1416, Best Carpet Cleaning, 334.00, during the rest of the 2020 52.97, Supplies; 1342, Cable Yellowhouse Machinery, 177.13, Carpet Cleaning; 1485, Techsico pass a background check. rock Walls, 6 Inch Exterior year. (Please contact Ken- One, 20.33, Cable; 1343, Amazon. Parts; 1417, Vogel Oil/CPP, Enterprise Solutions, 1125.00, Call 918-435-8066 Walls, Real Wood Cabinets, com, 59.99, Computer part; 1344, 1451.25, Fuel; 1418, Yellowhouse Intercom; 1486, Helm, Dwight, ny Guthrie at 918-256-6401 American Stamp & Marking Machinery, 216.09, Parts; 1419, 73.00, Travel; 1487, Cordray, ––––––––––––––––––––––– Fireplace $89,900 photos! or [email protected] to Products, Inc., 32.92, Stamp; Automotive Supply Company, Nancy, 8.63, Travel; 1488, Big Cabin City Hall accept- sherlockmobilehomes.com 1345, OSU-CTP, 40.00, Class; 223.85, Supplies; 1420, Atwoods, Johnston, Dale, 32.20, Travel; schedule an appointment to 1346, Kellpro, 184.00, Battery; 143.58, Supplies; 1421, Dub Ross 1489, Helm, Dwight, 5.75, Travel; ing applications at 264 Main (405)386-5444 view the grounds and un- 1347, Office Depot, 33.50, Company, 2361.90, Tin Horn; 1490, Hometown Bottled Water Street for Maintenance Posi- #S703- Solitaire! 16x80 Supplies; 1348, Touchtone 1422, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion, Service, 8.00, Cooler Rent; 1491, derstand the required scope Communications, .64, Phone; 371.04, Oil; 1423, Atlas Steel Alliance Business Services, tion. Applications are at 264 3B/2BA Knock Down Tex- of work) Bids can be submit- 1349, Amazon.com, 33.49, Products Inc., 268.10, Plate; 120.69, Telephone charges; 1492, Main Street or Mail Resume tured Sheetrock Walls, Supplies; 1350, Office Depot, 1424, Vogel Oil/CPP, 675.00, Standley Systems, 217.70, Copier ted to Cleora Public School, 65.98, Supplies; 1351, Office Diesel; 1425, Atwoods, 254.96, maint. & overage; 1493, Smith to PO Box 102, Big Cabin, Vaulted Ceilings, Plywood 451358 East 295 Road, Afton, Depot, 48.73, Supplies; 1352, Supplies; 1426, Automotive Automotive, 114.78, Oil change; OK 74332 Sub-floors $26,900 pho- Giles, Nicole Kay, 293.80, Travel; Supply Company, 317.72, 1494, Southern Tire Mart LLC, Ok 74331 or sent via email to 1353, Lee, Terri L., 322.28, Travel; Hydraulic; 1427, Direct Discount 137.50, Tire Repair; 1495, ––––––––––––––––––––––– tos! sherlockmobilehomes. [email protected] or faxed 1354, Mendell, Hannah C, 354.88, Tire Of Stillwater, 3000.00, Tires; Snedden Trustee, Michael B., Taking applications for com(405)386-5444 Travel; 1355, MailFinance, 1428, Welch State Bank, 5152.99, 544.50, Native Materials; 1496, to 918-256-2128. Bids will be 140.59, Lease; 1356, CODA, Payment; 1429, OReilly Auto OReilly Auto Parts, 376.56, PHARMACY TECH POSI- accepted until March 23, 2020 100.00, Reg. fees; 1357, Parts, 4.28, Headlights; 1430, Supplies; 1497, Fastenal TION Experience Preferred, Motorcycles and Bikes McCartys Office Machines Inc., OReilly Auto Parts, 754.25, Industrial & Const. Co., 139.90, at 1:00 pm. REDUCED PRICE !!! Over 78.40, Contract & copies; 1358, Supplies; 1431, Junction Internet Supplies; 1498, OReilly Auto Full time-Part time Opportu- United Linen, 219.31, Mats; 1359, LLC, 94.95, Internet charges; Parts, 422.09, Supplies; 1499, For Rent nity. Applications Available $1000 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Sadler Paper Company, 282.50, 1432, McCartys Office Machines Hamill Metals, 341.53, Metal; 2000 miles, 1 owner $4967.00 Supplies; 1360, Wal-Mart Inc., 7.39, Supplies; 1433, 1500, OReilly Auto Parts, 587.47, Brick, 2 Br Duplex 918-256- at Chelsea Family Pharmacy. Business, 196.23, Supplies; 1361, Amazon.com, 87.56, Supplies; Supplies; 1501, Oklahoma Dept. You may submit resume’ and 918-625-5490 Oklahoma Natural Gas, 783.40, 1434, Nellen, Frank F, 38.54, of Trans., 4909.82, Lease; 1502, 4333 Gas; 1362, Vinita Daily Journal, Reimb. for fuel; 1435, Sam s Tire Yellowhouse Machinery, 629.68, ––––––––––––––––––––––– application to chelseafp@sb- Services Offered 38.40, Publication; 1363, Shop, 36.00, Mount; 1436, Visual Doors; 1503, OReilly Auto Parts, cglobal.net Hometown Bottled Water Service, Force Inc., 43.00, Supplies; 1437, 505.60, Supplies; 1504, Summit 3BR/ 11/2 B near school & OFFICE/HOUSE CLEAN- 25.00, Water; 1364, H & E Canon Financial Services, 116.48, Truck Group, 176.74, Filters; hospital. $650/Month $650/ –––––––––––––––––––––––– ING SERVICE! Do you want Equipment Services, 1204.10, Copier maint. & overage; 1438, 1505, Kemp Stone Fairland, Now hiring! CNA, CMA, or Inspection; 1365, Jack George, Hiseley Customs, 150.00, 2758.89, Rock; 1506, Vogel Oil/ Deposit No Pets 918-557- a clean house/office? Give us 324.00, Light bulbs; 1366, Vinita Lettering; 1439, John Vance Auto CPP, 4100.00, Diesel; 1507, 1999 RCA. Apply at Homestead a call 918-257-4065 Daily Journal, 619.00, Publication; Group, 146.95, Battery; 1440, Battery Outfitters, 172.77, Battery; Residential Care Facility. –––––––––––––––––––––––– 1367, Cintas, 424.49, Restock; State Of Oklahoma, 24.00, 1508, Warren Cat, 261.81, Filters; Garage Sale 1368, Vinita Flag & Apron, 364.33, Renewal; 1441, Neighbors 1509, Oklahoma Dept. of Trans., Must be able to pass OSBI THE PAINTER LADY. Inte- Flags; 1369, Cable One, 40.66, Helping Neighbors, 25.00, Booth 6284.16, Lease; 1510, OReilly Big Multi Family Garage Background Check. Offering rior & Exterior. Local refer- Cable; 1370, Touchtone Rental; 1442, S & B Alignment, Auto Parts, 458.74, Supplies; Sale Furniture, dishes, mov- Communications, 4.07, Phone; 420.00, Repair; 1443, McCartys 1511, Welch State Bank, 3460.44, health Insurance and AFLAC ences. Susan 406-647-6555 1371, Overhead Door Company, Office Machines Inc., 69.23, Payment; 1512, Comdata, ies, baby to toddler clothes & 35284 S 4440RD Vinita 918- –––––––––––––––––––––––– 487.50, Labor, travel, etc.; 1372, Supplies; 1444, Winfrey, Heath, 3393.97, Fuel; 1513, OReilly Auto much more. 521 N 1st Fri & J. T. Mechanical, 1461.32, 73.32, Reimb.; 1445, Winfrey, Parts, 244.67, Supplies; 1514, 782-9969 Stump Grinding, Free Esti- Supplies; 1373, Brents Pest Heath, 99.00, Reimb.; 1446, Automotive Supply Company, Sat 8:30 to ?? mates Credit Cards accepted Control, 225.00, Pest Spraying; Welch State Bank, 384.86, Lease 148.94, Supplies; 1515, Ergon Mobile Homes 1374, Hanson, Robert C, 110.00, purchase payment; 1447, D & K Asphalt & Emulsion, 343.14, Oil; 918-323-6491 Contract labor; 1375, Hometown Auto & Wrecker Serv., 342.99, 1516, Atlas Steel Products Inc., Hay for Sale Bottled Water Service, 25.00, Towing fees; 1448, Canon 59.32, Pipe; 1517, Yellowhouse Hay for Sale 5X6 John Deere For Sale –––––––––––––––––––––––– Water; 1376, J. T. Mechanical, Financial Services, 116.48, Copier Machinery, 117.65, Parts; 1518, baled. 2nd cutting, native #T502- Double-wide 32x80 1853.00, Service agreement; maint. & overage; 1449, Welch Vogel Oil/CPP, 601.80, Diesel; Wanted 1377, Vinita Utilities Authority, State Bank, 397.99, Lease 1519, Automotive Supply grass $45.00 Bale. Can load 4B/2BA Never been used! 2101.00, Water & garbage; 1378, purchase payment; 1450, Cable Company, 659.56, Supplies; Ketchum Appliances Wanted: Big Cabin area 918-323-2521 Thermal windows, mas- Courtyard Oklahoma City One, 20.33, Cable; 1451, 1520, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion, Appliances, working or not. Northwest, 148.41, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 56.87, 379.05, Oil; 1521, OReilly Auto or 918-232-6654 sive rooms, barn wood style Accomodations; 1379, Garrett, Gas; 1452, Mercy Regional Parts, 335.40, Battery; 1522, cabinets $79,900 photos! Free pick up. Appliances for Twila, 297.15, Travel; 1380, Craig Oklahoma, 24000.00, Ambulance Welch State Bank, 5152.99, Help Wanted sale w/warranty. 586 Lakev- County Election Board, 72.00, Subsidy; 1453, Craig County Payment; 1523, Oklahoma sherlockmobilehomes.com Pre-election expense; 1381, Detention Center, 250.00, Natural Gas, 55.56, Gas; 1524, Main Cook position. Part (918)652-7000 iew Ave., Ketchum, OK 918- McCartys Office Machines Inc., Juvenile detention; 1454, A T & T, Amazon.com, 187.96, Supplies; time. Applications at Senior 782-8722. Call before com- 52.50, Supplies; 1382, Hometown 74.67, Telephone charges; 1455, 1525, Amazon.com, 62.45, #T301- Double-wide 28x52 Bottled Water Service, 6.25, Alliance Business Services, Supplies; 1526, Flocks Auto Citizens Center 918-256- 3B/2BA 6 Inch Walls, Ther- ing. Water; 1383, McCartys Office 120.69, Telephone charges; 1456, Repair, 1196.95, Fuel tanks; 1527, 7696 Machines Inc., 49.50, Supplies; Malone, Tammy, 520.46, Travel; Aero Precision, LLC, 1488.94, mal Windows, Masonite Sid- 1384, Cable One, 20.33, Cable; 1457, Kellpro, 69.00, Labels; Rifles; 1528, McCartys Office PUBLIC NOTICE 1385, Hometown Bottled Water 1458, Kellpro, 184.00, Monitor; Machines Inc., 44.91, Supplies; (Published in the Vinita Daily Service, 6.25, Water; 1386, 1459, Malone, Tammy, 88.00, 1529, Finish Line Fleet Dept. #50, Journal March 5, 2020) Malone, Tammy, 215.60, Travel; Reimb. for postage; 1460, OME 3571.86, Fuel; 1530, Junction Apply WE PAY $100 The Board of County 1387, McCartys Office Machines Corp LLC, 192.00, Ink Cartridge; Internet LLC, 94.95, Internet REFERRAL Commissioners of Craig County, Inc., 36.99, Paper; 1388, Standley 1461, A T & T, 74.67, Telephone charges; 1531, Alliance Business Today! Systems, 284.30, Contract; 1389, charges; 1462, Alliance Business Services, 120.69, Telephone Respecting People. Impacting business. ™ Vinita Oklahoma met in regular BONUSES! session on the 2nd of March, 2020 APAC-Oklahoma Inc., 212.71, Services, 120.69, Telephone charges; 1532, Human Skills & and had the following meeting to Rock; 1390, Warren Cat, 100.00, charges; 1463, Lee, Terri L., Resources, 272.00, UA Kits; Now Hiring Refer a friend and wit: Nuts, bolts, etc.; 1391, Summit 293.33, Travel; 1464, Embassy 1533, Verizon, 1305.62, Phone; • -3rd Shift Masking (aerospace mfg) 2019-2020 CBRI: 25, APAC- Truck Group, 1865.51, Repairs; Suites, 300.00, Accomodations; 1534, OReilly Auto Parts, 58.89, receive a $100 1465, McCartys Office Machines Supplies; 1535, Craig County • -Production Workers (gas can mfg/ Oklahoma Inc., 110.64, Crusher; 1392, D P Supply Co., 678.00, referral bonus after 26, APAC-Oklahoma Inc., 247.92, Pipe; 1393, Vogel Oil/CPP, Inc., 39.47, Contract & copies; Detention Center, 700.00, plastics mfg) Crusher; 27, Craig County Water 3450.75, Diesel; 1394, Warren 1466, MailFinance, 281.18, Juvenile detention; 1536, Alliance • -2nd Shift Planner (aerospace mfg) they complete 120 Dist. #3, 12182.72, Materials; 28, Cat, 2307.72, Filters; 1395, Lease; 1467, DataScout, LLC, Business Services, 120.69, • -Non Code Welder (weld test APAC-Oklahoma Inc., 275.68, Maxwell Supply, 200.56, Supplies; 2750.00, Mapping software, etc.; Telephone charges; 1537, hours through 1468, A T & T, 74.67, Telephone Standley Systems, 529.04, Copier required) Crusher; 29, APAC-Oklahoma 1396, P & K Equipment Inc., our office! Inc., 60.39, Crusher; 30, APAC- 673.12, Parts; 1397, P & K charges; 1469, Alliance Business maint. & overage; 1538, Lee, Tari, • -Truck Bed Installer Oklahoma Inc., 386.66, Crusher; Equipment Inc., 134.61, Parts; Services, 120.69, Telephone 295.39, Travel; 1539, Vinita Daily • -Shipping & Receiving Clerk (They must 31, APAC-Oklahoma Inc., 110.42, 1398, P & K Equipment Inc., charges; 1470, Oklahoma Journal, 85.00, Subscription; • -Experienced Landscaping Laborer Crusher; 32, APAC-Oklahoma 314.41, Bearings; 1399, OReilly Department Of Labor, 25.00, Health: 147, Oklahoma State mention you during Inspection; 1471, Public Service Dept. of Health, 12464.48, Salary • -Brake & Shear Operator Inc., 1054.05, Crusher; 33, APAC- Auto Parts, 150.30, Supplies; the application & Oklahoma Inc., 887.56, Crusher; 1400, Tallman, Patricia, 645.75, Company, 362.13, Electric & fringe; 148, Oklahoma State • -CDLA Sanitation Driver 34, APAC-Oklahoma Inc., 549.56, Native Materials; 1401, G. W. charges; 1472, Public Service Dept. of Health, 12220.66, Salary • -Casino Line Cooks interview process) Asphalt; 35, APAC-Oklahoma Vann Keppel Co., 214.38, Company, 6224.31, Electric & fringe; 149, Oklahoma State • -Casino 3rd Shift Deep Cleaner Inc., 1349.44, Crusher; 36, Guy Supplies; 1402, Excel Machinery charges; 1473, Hometown Bottled Dept. of Health, 12220.59, Salary Water Service, 20.00, Water; & fringe; 150, Hometown Bottled • -Casino 3rd Shift EVS Engineers Inc., 3115.41, On call Ltd., 733.57, Screens; 1403, CBI services; CH Improv-ST: 205, Electric, 313.03, Electrical work; 1474, Sadler Paper Company, Water Service, 20.50, Water; 151, • -Medical Delivery Tech Craig County Treasurer, 1404, Kemp Stone Fairland, 337.93, Supplies; 1475, Junction Wal-Mart Business, 63.45, • -PT Delivery Driver for Stanleys 65555.20, Bond payment; Drug 1319.84, Stone; 1405, IBT Inc., Internet LLC, 64.95, Internet Supplies; 152, St. Francis Hospital Get It Today Court: 7, Fleming, Tim, 1000.00, 332.50, Bearing; 1406, Warren charges; 1476, Steve Smith, - Vinita, 90.00, X-rays; 153, Vinita 415.00, Lawn maintenance; 1477, Daily Journal, 112.00, • -Dock Construction Laborers Compliance visits; 8, Confirm Cat, 199.48, Filters; 1407, Frost Biosciences, 3078.00, Drug Oil Company, 1434.37, Oil; 1408, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 677.07, Subscription; 154, Oklahoma Come in and see us today for an interview! Let us help testing supplies; Emergency Miami Industrial Supply, 199.19, Gas; 1478, A T & T, 221.95, Natural Gas, 114.33, Gas service; you find the job you are looking for. Mgmt: 66, 66 Apparel, 14.00, Hose; 1409, Cabin Diesel Service, Telephone charges; 1479, 155, Touchtone Communications, 235 S. Wilson, Vinita, OK Embroidery; 67, Office Depot, 368.28, parts; 1410, Yellowhouse Hometown Bottled Water Service, 60.91, Phone; 156, A T & T, 9-11am or 1-3pm - Monday through Friday 49.78, Supplies; 68, Bolt, 250.32, Machinery, 366.58, Hydraulic; 12.50, Water; 1480, Alliance www.expresspros.com - call 918-256-4747! Internet charges; 69, Wal-Mart 1411, Direct Discount Tire Of Business Services, 120.63, (Legal Cont. on Page 11)

• 918-256-7625 • 418 E Illinois • Vinita

SOLD $89,900 Pending 4 30 Acres Bedrooms

3 bd hardwood Updated 4bd 3ba Just 4 bd 3 ba 2465 sq ft Why rent when you can own floors, large kitchen. Charming brick move-in- minutes from HWY 66. brick home #19-1784 this affordable home!! 3 bd MLS #19-2525 ready home. MLS #20-57 MLS #19-1932 30 ACRES with magnificent views. 2 ba with a shop on almost 3 bd 2ba office shop, pond, storm shelter- $74,400 half an acre Super cute 3 bd 1 ba safe room and 2 car garage. The perfect $107,000 New Listing MLS #19-2584 home on a corner lot. property! Call today! MLS #20-201 MLS #20-344 30 acres 4 ponds, 30X50 New Listing shop, storage 37 ACRES 1/2 acre corner lot 3 bd 1.5 ba. MLS #19-2498 30 Acres shed 3 bd 2 NEW LISTING ba metal roof 1356 sq ft huge fenced in and storm back yard with storage shed. shelter. MLS #19-2281 1 Duplex Left! Call today!! New Listing MLS #20-460 37 Acres M/L on 1730 sq ft 3 bd 2 ba living room with paved road Excellent fireplace plus bonus room. location on paved This well maintained 4 duplex is MLS #20-410 New price! Lots for Sale!! Cobblestone road on corner lot a rare find! Each unit has an open Creek, subdivision. Lot size MLS #19-2197 floor plan with 2 bd, 2 ba and .25 acre. MLS 20-407 garage.. MLS #19-902 Must $29,000 Commercial 25 Acres SOLD See! Lot 3bd 2 ba home 40X40 Prime Location!! Directly Westwood 3 bd 2 ba 2 car garage 25 ACRES shop. $35,000 - 1476 sq ft across from the Will Rogers central vac Large Patio POOL 3bd 2ba with 20x24 shop MLS needs TLC. Call for a AMAZING updated home. Turnpike Gate Vinita exit. MLS #19-1408 showing! MLS #19-2161 MLS #20-91 3BD 2BA. You will fall #19-1835 in love with this beauty. MLS #19-2634 Pending Perfect for Beautiful back deck with $89,900 investors as a Gazebo. MLS #19-1319 Commercial Listing! 3 bd 2 living rental or first Endless possibilities here. Store includes all equipment, 2 large $170,000 rooms & 2 ba. time buyers. walk-in coolers, Generac generator, seating for 100, safe room & MLS 19-2217 much more! 2 bathrooms & a private office, plenty of parking! MLS #19-1159 MLS #19-1982

NEW LISTING

Amy Turner Traci Kunkel Lori Veal Amy Cherry Steven Rhodes Sheila Anderson Alicia Henry Mike Bichard Becky Bichard Kendra Gillette 918-533-4899 918-244-5057 918-782-8886 918-244-2206 918-244-1231 918-944-3334 918-944-3925 918-944-3325 918-323-2077 918-223-5597 Didn't realize but on the 1st column last 2 pics you have the pending on the wrong one. So MLS 19-2161 should have a banner of $29,000 and MLS 19-2217 should be Pending Page 11 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Thursday, March 5, 2020

(Legal Cont. from Page 10) 1027, CLEAN the Uniform Co., Oklahoma Inc., 65.56, Stone; 466.10, Stipend/travel; 391, Amazon.com, 12.98, Supplies; Subsidy from City of Vinita for 748.73, Phone; 157, Vinita Utilities 1039.59, Uniforms; 1028, 1081, Yellowhouse Machinery, Selman, Virginia, 283.55, Stipend/ 253, Wal-Mart Business, 25.54, the month of January 2020. Authority, 96.42, Water & garbage; Yellowhouse Machinery, 503.22, 317.41, Parts; 1082, Continental travel; 392, Sutton, Debra, 257.05, Supplies; 254, Dr. Loni Pearish, 02/18/2020 158, Xerox Corporation, 244.12, Blower; 1029, Cornwell, Dennis Refuse Service, 40.00, Trash Stipend/travel; 393, Tune, 2500.00, Jail medical care; 255, R-19/20-137- A Resolution Copier maint. & overage; 159, A T Ray, 300.00, Wood; 1030, APAC- service; 1083, American Welding Barbara, 78.45, Stipend/travel; ICS, 505.80, Jail Supplies; 256, Approving to appoint Nicole & T, 81.29, Phone; 160, Oklahoma Inc., 66.74, Waste; & Gas Inc., 238.95, Lease; 1084, 394, Wright, Earnestine, 151.60, Osborn Drug, 69.00, Inmate pres.; Giles as Receiving Agent for the Bringardner, Lana, 134.90, Travel; 1031, APAC-Oklahoma Inc., Sam s Tire Shop, 648.00, Tires; Stipend/travel; 395, Blizzard, 257, Diamond Pharmacy Assessor’s Office. 02/18/2020 161, Baumert, Pamela, 93.15, 76.45, Stone; 1032, Pikepass, 1085, Sam s Tire Shop, 25.00, Tommy, 665.65, Stipend/travel; Services, 1077.35, Pres. for R-19/20-138- A Resolution Travel; 162, Moore, Marsha, 2.50, Pikepass charges; 1033, U. Flat repair; 1086, Junction Internet 396, Frazier, Mary, 139.20, inmate; 258, A T & T, 160.87, Approving Declaration of Surplus 40.83, Travel; 163, Holt, Hannah, S. Cellular, 39.99, Screen LLC, 39.95, Internet charges; Stipend/travel; 397, Hickam, Telephone charges; 259, Idemia, for an HP Server C-236-45 in the 62.10, Travel; 164, Fleak, Maci, Protector; 1034, ACE Town & 1087, Public Service Company, Harold, 111.30, Stipend/travel; 2688.00, Maintenance contract; Treasurer’s Office. 02/18/2020 186.30, Travel; 165, Rutzer, Country, 27.98, Supplies; 1035, 331.17, Electric charges; 1088, 398, Hickam, Joyce, 111.30, 260, Alliance Business Services, R-19/20-139- A Resolution Lacey, 24.15, Travel; 166, Touchtone Communications, .27, Airgas Mid South Inc., 12.97, Stipend/travel; 399, Jennings, 120.69, Telephone charges; 261, Approving Guy Engineering to Osment, Lauren, 93.15, Travel; Phone; 1036, Sam s Tire Shop, Oxygen; 1089, T. H. Rogers Barbara, 321.55, Stipend/travel; Osborn Drug, 46.72, Inmate pres.; perform H&H Studies Located 167, St. Francis Hospital - Vinita, 48.00, O-rings; 1037, ADT Lumber Company, 28.98, Lumber; 400, Jones, Pamela, 284.40, The Following is a list of at WPA bridges on 4400 Rd and 90.00, X-rays; 168, Guardian Security Services, 30.57, Security 1090, Sam s Tire Shop, 50.00, Stipend/travel; 401, Ketcher, Resolutions passed by the Board Between Roads 10 & 20 and Heat And Air, 75.00, Repair; 169, system; 1038, Cintas, 44.08, Flat repair; 1091, A T & T, 148.83, Betty, 140.60, Stipend/travel; 402, of County Commissioners of Craig 4450 Rd etc. 02/18/2020 Quill Corporation, 71.96, Supplies; Restock; 1039, CLEAN the Telephone charges; 1092, CLEAN McDaniel, Robert, 227.50, County, Vinita, Oklahoma and are R-19/20-140- A Resolution 170, OSU-CTP, 40.00, Training Uniform Co., 1186.89, Uniforms; the Uniform Co., 791.26, Stipend/travel; 403, OKelley, available for public viewing at any Approving 324A Form for Seminar; 171, Frazier Electric 1040, U. S. Cellular, 245.20, Uniforms; 1093, Sadler Paper Peggy, 484.80, Stipend/travel; time. acquisitions done on Little Big LLC, 536.00, Supplies; 172, Vinita Phone; 1041, Sam s Tire Shop, Company, 35.96, Supplies; 404, Pyle, Norma, 84.80, Stipend/ R-19/20-128- A Resolution Cabin Creek j/p 28528 in District Utilities Authority, 128.69, Water & 119.00, Flat repair; 1042, Sam s Mental Health: 14, Carters, 16.59, travel; 405, Ritchey, Carolyn, Approving to re-appropriate #3. 02/24/2020 garbage; 173, Smith, Monica Tire Shop, 80.00, O-rings; 1043, Cake; 15, NADCP, 60.00, 453.75, Stipend/travel; 406, $40.00 into 1212 Emergency R-19/20-141- A Resolution Lynn, 800.00, Cleaning service; Vinita Utilities Authority, 20.00, Membership dues; ML Fee: 7, Ritchey, Carolyn, 162.95, Stipend/ Management for sale of office Approving to re-appropriate 174, Public Service Company, Water & garbage; 1044, Oklahoma Cable One, 20.33, Cable; Mtg travel; 407, Sharp, Colleen, chairs. 02/03/2020 $12,564.89 into District #3 241.88, Electric charges; 175, Department Of Labor, 25.00, Cert: 14, Bruce, Becky, 26.64, 204.00, Stipend/travel; 408, R-19/20-129- A Resolution account 0001-6-8043-2005 Steve Smith, 100.00, Lawn Inspection; 1045, Fastenal Travel; 15, Embassy Suites, Spicer, Emma, 411.05, Stipend/ Approving to select Guy reimb. For FEMA projects 5&9. maintenance; 176, Xerox Industrial & Const. Co., 20.95, 200.00, Accomodations; Resale: travel; 409, Tune, Bruce, 285.90, Engineering for certain design 02/24/2020 Corporation, 238.71, Copier Drill bits; 1046, Lone Star 94, McCartys Office Machines Stipend/travel; 410, Waggoner, services in connection with a public The Board of County maint. & overage; 177, Oklahoma Consultants & Design LLC, 35.00, Inc., 209.62, Toner cartridge; 95, Vickie, 453.20, Stipend/travel; project known as on demand Commissioners, Craig County, Natural Gas, 103.60, Gas service; Fuel tanks; 1047, Dept. Of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, 411, Waid, Joetta, 305.20, bridge and culvert replacement Vinita, Oklahoma, within and for 178, St. Francis Hospital - Vinita, Environmental Quality, 12.00, 150.00, Online subscription; 96, Stipend/travel; 412, Anderson, for District #2. 02/03/2020 the State of Oklahoma, being 90.00, X-rays; Highway: 992, Permit; 1048, Cintas, 54.22, Washam, Lisa, 305.45, Travel; 97, Joan, 258.15, Stipend/travel; 413, R-19/20-130- A Resolution in regular session approve the Warren Cat, 36.72, Bolts & Nuts; Restock; 1049, Weldon Parts Inc., Alliance Business Services, Brown, Quana, 49.70, Stipend/ Approving cleaning waterway and following reports: Lowell Walker, 993, Fastenal Industrial & Const. 99.69, Supplies; 1050, Atwoods, 120.69, Telephone charges; 98, travel; 414, Cloke, Martha, adding rip rap to Ratcliff Bridge District #1 Commissioner; Co., 90.10, Nuts, bolts, etc.; 994, 21.97, Supplies; 1051, Amazon. Moss, Chryl J, 1988.99, Payroll; 137.55, Stipend/travel; 415, Site #6 using Natural Resources Mike Fitzpatrick, District #2 Pikepass, 4.00, Pikepass charges; com, 78.88, Supplies; 1052, 99, American Fidelity Assurance, Goodhue, Doug, 149.05, Stipend/ Conservation Services. Commissioner; Dan Peetoom, 995, Atwoods, 35.71, Supplies; American Welding & Gas Inc., 16.12, Payroll; 100, IRS, 234.22, travel; 416, Griffin, Donna, 378.10, 02/10/2020 District #3 Commissioner; Heath 996, Weldon Parts Inc., 154.98, 26.10, Oxygen; 1053, Craig Payroll; 101, O P E H & W Plan, Stipend/travel; 417, Harris, R-19/20-131- A Resolution Winfrey, Sheriff; Lisa Washam, Supplies; 997, Atwoods, 12.93, County Water Dist. #2, 28.51, 610.68, Payroll; 102, O P E R S, Patricia, 148.40, Stipend/travel; Approving cleaning waterway and County Treasurer; Deborah Supplies; 998, Warren Cat, 80.52, Water service; 1054, Metro 520.00, Payroll; 103, Oklahoma 418, James, Judy, 144.40, adding rip rap to Ratcliff Bridge Mason, Court Clerk; Tammy Supplies; 999, Amazon.com, Waste, 50.00, Trash service; Tax Commission, 72.00, Payroll; Stipend/travel; 419, Lankford, Site #6 and Woolman Bridge Malone, County Clerk; Terri Lee, 20.94, Supplies; 1000, Public 1055, U. S. Cellular, 48.33, 104, State Contributions Fund, Tammy, 221.70, Stipend/travel; Site #8, using Natural Resources County Assessor; Twila Garrett, Service Company, 132.32, Phone; 1056, Langley, Austin, 395.34, Payroll; 105, Lakeland 420, Mooney, Joe Dale, 510.25, Conservation Services. Election Board Secretary; Tari Electric charges; 1001, Touchtone 81.50, Reimb.; 1057, Atwoods, Office Systems, 43.60, Service Stipend/travel; 421, Oliver, Amy, 02/10/2020 Lee, OSU Extension Agent; Communications, 3.95, Phone; 3.63, Bolts; 1058, Junction agreement; Senior Companion: 99.00, Stipend/travel; 422, R-19/20-132- A Resolution M.D. Bluejacket, Emergency 1002, ACE Town & Country, Internet LLC, 49.95, Internet 374, Craig County Health Dept., Phelps, Ted, 483.80, Stipend/ Approving Lease Purchase Management. 13.98, Supplies; 1003, Johnson s charges; 1059, Southwest Trailers 3553.75, Salary & fringe/Senior travel; 423, Pletcher, Alan, 309.70, Agreement and 324A form for There being no further business, Lumber Co., 613.20, ; 1004, & Equip., 41.64, Supplies; 1060, Companion Prog.; 375, Hogan, Stipend/travel; 424, Prather, the purchase of a Cat Skid Steer the meeting was adjourned Atwoods, 88.79, Supplies; 1005, OKVMA Workshop, 80.00, Janea, 175.95, Travel; 376, Beverly, 245.80, Stipend/travel; Loader in District #1. 02/10/2020 subject to call. Tucker & Son, 45.00, Metal; 1006, Training Seminar; 1061, Weldon Castle, Bobbie DBA/Castle 425, Schmell, Willard, 124.20, R-19/20-133- A Resolution s/ Lowell Walker Hard Hat Safety And Glove, 35.00, Parts Inc., 86.78, Supplies; 1062, Cakes, 25.00, ; 377, Case, Stipend/travel; 426, Triplett, Approving to start proper MEMBER Coats; 1007, Tulsa County BOCC, A T & T, 148.82, Telephone Leonard, 289.90, Stipend/travel; Dianna, 116.90, Stipend/travel; procedures to close down 4430 s/ Michael Leo Fitzpatrick 284.00, Supplies; 1008, Fabick charges; 1063, Atwoods, 9.20, 378, Chafin, Reese, 95.40, 427, Walker, Bobbye, 238.80, Rd, Between Roads 210 and 220 MEMBER Cat, 44.73, Filters; 1009, Bolts; 1064, Unifirst, 1431.90, Stipend/travel; 379, Chapman, Stipend/travel; SH Commissary: in Craig County. 02/10/2020 s/ Danny Peetoom SummerFitzpatrick, Mike, 105.80, Travel; Uniforms; 1065, Oklahoma Home Barbara, 376.60, Stipend/travel; 20, Shout & Sack, 346.80, R-19/20-134- A Resolution CHAIRMAN 1010, Atwoods, 31.90, Supplies; Department Of Labor, 25.00, 380, Corlett, Charlotte, 87.30, Commissary items; 21, Shout & Approving Lease Purchase ATTEST: 1011, Fastenal Industrial & Const. Inspection; 1066, Katner-Mills Stipend/travel; 381, Daniels, Sack, 346.80, Commissary items; Agreement and 324 A form for the s/ Tammy Malone Co., 23.95, Bolts; 1012, Pikepass, Motor Supply, 140.00, Connector; Belle, 245.30, Stipend/travel; 382, 22, Prodigy Solutions Inc, purchase of Cat Wheel Loader in COUNTY CLERK 19.45, Pikepass charges; 1013, 1067, Northern Tool & Equipment Farrow, Merry, 267.60, Stipend/ 4500.76, Jail commissary Service; District #1. 02/10/2020 [SEAL] Empire District Electric Co., Co., 34.99, Supplies; 1068, Fleet travel; 383, Galvin, Nadine, 23, HomeWAV, LLC, 3233.98, R-19/20-135- A Resolution SERVICESPride, 1943.73, Service call; 1069, 147.30, GUIDE Stipend/travel; 384, Phone; 24, Shout & Sack, 348.60, Approving to re-appropriate 348.80, Electric charges; 1014, Bradshaw, Kim, 70.59, Travel; Katner-Mills Motor Supply, 17.49, Lewis, Sandra, 583.30, Stipend/ Commissary items; SH Svc Fee: $6,720.00 into 0001-1-8500- 1015, A T & T, 42.20, Phone; Supplies; 1070, N. E. O. Electric travel; 385, Norris, Judy, 250.60, 247, Graves Menu Maker Foods, 2005 act, Reimb. For Ambulance 1016, Amazon.com,Rely on this122.36, comprehensive Coop., 588.00, Electric directory charges; forStipend/travel; the best 386, businesses Norris, 4764.75, and Food For Jail; 248, Subsidy from CEMSA for Parts; 1017, Atwoods, 27.96, 1071, Welch Public Works Ronald, 396.95, Stipend/travel; Diamond Pharmacy Services, the month of January 2020. Supplies; 1018,services Automotive to Authority,meet all76.50, of Water your & garbage; home 387, improvement Rhodes, Katherine, needs! 314.90, 1107.09, Pres. for inmate; 249, 02/18/2020 Supply Company, 21.94, Filter; 1072, U. S. Cellular, 48.29, Stipend/travel; 388, Scott, Margie, Cable One, 67.47, Cable; 250, R-19/20-136- A Resolution Phone; 1073, Atlas Telephone 219.35, Stipend/travel; 389, AAdvantage Laundry Systems, Approving to re-appropriate 1019, Alert 360, 539.40, Yearly Shannon Sumner - Contractor CJ's LANDSCAPEContract; 1020, OKVMA Company, Inc., 77.35, Phone; Searan, Mary, 369.85, Stipend/ 318.00, Washer/dryer lease; 251, $8,640.00 into 0001-1-8500- 1074, Summit Truck Group, travel; 390, Seaton, BondedSharon, & InsuredTotal Radio, 686.00, Repair; 252, 2005 act, Reimb. For Ambulance Workshop, 80.00, Training License #072717 CREATIONSSeminar; 1021, P & K Equipment 208.51, Supplies; 1075, Victor L. 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Agents Available 7 Days a Week. Mon. thru Fri. 9-5 Page 12 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Thursday, March 5, 2020 A coronavirus danger: Touching your face By Rong-Gong Lin II per hour on average. the human test subjects in- Los Angeles Times “It’s human nature to want creasingly touched their fac- (TNS) to touch your face,” said Dr. es when their attention was LOS ANGELES — We all Otto Yang, an infectious dis- distracted and they needed to touch our face. With this new eases expert at UCLA. refocus. coronavirus outbreak, how do There’s a reason for that. Unfortunately, the things we we stop? Face touching can help us touch the most often can often Touching our faces is a real deal with anxiety and discom- be filthy. Such as our beloved health risk. So in this new fort, and may be comforting, smartphones. Which we prob- world, not only is nose pick- the report said. We might ably touch as soon as we wash ing thought to be gross, but think we want to touch our our hands. so is nose scratching, mouth faces because of a perceived Colonies of bacteria were touching and eye rubbing. itch or to groom ourselves, discovered on the vast ma- All it takes is just one virus to but research suggests we’re jority of health care workers’ hitch a ride on a contaminated actually doing it because cellphones in one study; 93% finger and slip into the body we’re somehow uneasy or un- of the phones studied were through a nostril or a wet part settled, according to research found to be crawling with of the face. described in the study. germs. Most non-health care Then the virus can latch Touching our faces is also workers’ phones were also on, finding a human cell in thought to be a way we might dirty, with 58% of them home the throat, nose or sinuses to try to avoid being distracted. to microbes, said the study. hijack and destroy it, flood- In a study of face touching, “Mobile phones are not only ing the body with even more researchers concocted ways capable of transferring mes- copies of itself. In critical ill- of trying to distract study sages but also are disease-pro- nesses, that one careless touch participants during a difficult ducing microbes,” the study from an unwashed finger can mental task, and found that said. begin a process of destroying lungs and kidneys and, in a worst-case scenario, trigger productive months for the septic shock, multiple organ Council VUA, with continued repairs failure and make it impossible to water lines, reading meters to breathe on your own. Continued from Page 1 and preparing for installation resolution agreement be- And yet. It’s still so, so hard of more meters. tween the VUA and the City to stop touching our faces. He also reported that he Much of time it’s sponta- of Vinita, as well as as updat- ed agreement on leases and observed repairs to controls neous, and we aren’t even at the Wastewater Treatment aware of it. One study caught easements of city property. Plant, ensuring that backup medical students in class VUA Supervisor Ben touching their faces 23 times Elmore reported that Janu- systems are in place in case ary and February were both of power outages. County Continued from Page 1 See a picture you like? Biden also carried Craig

Photo by Denton Thomason County with 36.6 percent and Junior’s Wrecker Service employees ponder how to tow this semi out of Elm Creek 458 votes. 8x10 after the driver drifted off the north side of a bridge Wednesday morning on E. 250 Sanders finished second $15 Road near Boone’s Corner. The driver was able to climb out of the semi on his own at 16.6 percent with 208 and was released from Saint Francis Hospital Vinita in good condition. votes, narrowly trailed by *** Bloomberg at 16.1 percent 5x7 two hangar lease agreements, of Doc’s stuff is gone from and 202 votes. City from The Charles Dean Spen- storage that included collect- Warren came in fourth at $10 10.4 percent with 131 votes. cer and Betty M. Spencer ible train sets. I want to thank *** Continued from Page 1 Revocable Trust to Landon Allen Goforth for his help in The rest of the Democratic Horizon will use new ma- Hayes and to Mike Ross, getting this accomplished. pack were non-factors. 4x6 terials that are applied using upon approval of sale of those The new owners have aircraft Super Tuesday’s turnout was different procedures than properties. and with what they are want- pretty strong for a preferential $5 were implemented a decade J.B. Robison Sr. spoke at ing to do at those hangars, it primary in Craig County, with ago, to be more effective at the meeting on behalf of the will hopefully increase our 2,312 of 6,888 registered vot- preventing leaks, according to Spencers and noted that both airport traffic.” ers participating in the elec- Call 918-256-6422 to order reports. hangars had been cleared, and The council also approved tion. Other expenditures ap- that Hayes had purchased the two requests for 5K runs, proved by the council includ- larger hangar for $54,000, with one being the Chicks ed a recommendation from and Ross had purchased the N Chaps 5K Run to be held the Street and Alley Commit- smaller hangar for $10,000. on March 14, and the annual tee to purchase a steel dump Robison noted, “About 90% PAAS 5K Run on May 2. RED TAG SALE! flatbed with hoist from Atlas Steel, not to exceed $9,000, Thank You to everyone that to be paid out of FEMA storm Save up to $10,000! reimbursement funds. has purchased a brick for a Street Commissioner Allen Goforth said that the steel loved one at the Honor Plaza. dump flatbed will be added onto the old street sweeper that was out of commission and could be repurposed for We will continue selling bricks $500 this. In other business, the coun- every saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. cil approved the transfer of towards Tag, Have Vancil Ventures, LLC Tax, and License information on a Above and Below Ground recent crime? Storm Shelters Call the & Safe Rooms Vinita Police • Fiberglass, Steel, Concrete • Sales & Installation Anonymous Crime • Residential & Commercial Tip Line at 20661 S Hwy 2 • Vinita 256-6158. [email protected] $500 www.stormshelterpro.com 918-944-0092 trade-in assistance $500 towards your first payment

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