Rebekah Burnett named CMS Teacher of the Year LADONNA RHODES NSU, and Colten who is a Ju- be a teacher until I had chil- “I also love getting to watch STAFF WRITER nior at CHS. My parents, Roy dren of my own. Working re- all my students compete as Rebekah Burnett has been and Donna Matthews, are both tail was very demanding and I well. I believe we should always named the Checotah Middle CHS graduates too, along with wanted a schedule more suit- support our students so I stay School Teacher of the Year. my brother, Mark Matthews, able for my family. Funny how active in many booster activ- Burnett is the 7th grade Math and sister, Jennifer Campbell, things worked out, because ities for baseball, softball and teacher at CMS and has been who is the CHS principal. We now I can’t imagine doing any- football. teaching for ten years. are a Wildcat family and I am a thing else. “Teaching students is not just “I bleed blue!” Burnett said. Wildcat for life!” “I love watching my kids par- about ‘making the grade.’ Don’t “Not only did I attend Checo- Burnett attended Connors ticipate in everything. When get me wrong. I definitely want tah K -12 but I married a Wild- State College to receive her Sara was in school, I chased her my students to be successful cat, Michael Burnett, who went Associates Degree then North- around the state, cheering her on their educational journeys to CHS K-12 as well. Togeth- eastern State University to re- on in softball and track. Now, but sometimes these kids need er we have two amazing chil- ceive her Bachelor of Science in I am chasing Colten around, more support. I feel like a lot dren, Sara, a 2019 CHS grad- Education in 2011. cheering him on in baseball of times these students need uate who currently attends “I honestly never wanted to and go-kart racing. SEE TEACHER, PAGE A2 Rebekah Burnett City council Area calendar declares returns

About one year ago the emergency McIntosh County Dem- ocrat stopped printing its weekly Area Calen- Wastewater plant suffers dar, which listed routine meetings held by differ- irrefutable damage ent organizations. LADONNA RHODES When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some busi- STAFF WRITER nesses closed or made ad- At this month’s City of Checotah council meet- justments to their hours. ing, council members had to declare an emergen- COURTESY PHOTO Meetings generally cy on the wastewater treatment plant that suffered Competition at the tournament held last year in Checotah. were canceled. irrefutable damage in the recent below zero snow- Now that the virus has storms that hit the area. become a little less per- Public Works Director Rick Cox told council vasive, but no less dan- members that the winter storm temperatures froze Pro/Am Disc Golf Tourney gerous when contracted, part of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and he some groups are begin- believed they were in a state of emergency, as did ning to once again meet Dakota Bryant, the Wastewater Plant Superinten- set for April 3 weekly or monthly. dent who has been there eight years. If your organization “An 8-inch stainless steel air transmission line JERRY FINK would like to include its literally became blocked by an ice dam,” Cox said. Am) competition on Saturday, April 3. schedule on the calendar, “When the blower motor tried to start, the ice dam MANAGING EDITOR Professional disc golfers will be- please do so. restricted the air flow and back pressure imploded Two of McIntosh County’s disc golf gin the day of competition at Eufau- Email the information, the fins on the blower. The treatment plant comput- courses, one at the Wetlands Park in la’s Wetlands Park for their first of SEE CALENDAR, PAGE A6 er system detected the blower failure and automati- Eufaula and the other at the Checotah two 18-hole rounds, and then play in cally started the backup blower, which met the same Sports Complex in Checotah, will host Checotah that afternoon for the sec- SEE EMERGENCY, PAGE A6 its first Professional/Amateur (Pro/ SEE DISC GOLF, PAGE A4 Catch the McGirt ruling continues to leprechaun It is March Mayhem at the McIntosh County bewilder legal system Democrat. Somewhere in the pa- JERRY FINK charged with rape and molesta- That reservation encompasses per there is a hidden lep- MANAGING EDITOR tion in Wagoner County. much of Northeastern Oklaho- rechaun. Look closely at Enforcing the law has never The decision by SCOTUS was ma. each ad. been easy. based upon the Court’s deter- And recently the Oklahoma Spot the elusive lepre- COURTESY PHOTO Today, it is a nightmare. mination that the crime in- State Court of Criminal Appeals chaun and be the fifth William Clayton Brown, Eufaula, who pled The bad dream began on July volved a Native American and expanded Indian Country to in- caller to call the McIn- guilty in 2018 to the 2017 stabbing death of 9, 2020 when the Supreme it took place on reservation clude Chickasaw and Cherokee tosh County Democrat Damion Martin filed a McGirt motion to have Court of the United States is- land belonging to the Muscogee land. his manslaughter charge dismissed because at 918-473-2313 on Mon- Martin was a member of registered Nativesued a decision overturning the (Creek) Nation – and Congress The Supreme Court had lim- day, March 29 at 11 a.m. American. He now awaits trial in federal court. conviction of Jimcy McGirt, a had never bothered to dissolve ited its McGirt decision to only and win a gift certificate While in prison he allegedly killed his cellmate. Native American, who had been the reservation. SEE MCGIRT, PAGE A3 from Wildcat Nutrition. CHECOTAH NEWS

Democratic Party elections set person who is a registered Democratic 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Checotah Sports for the adults going on at the same time The McIntosh County Democrat- Party member who resides within the Complex. Gates open at 11 a.m. for at the walking trail. Find the painted ic Party will hold its bi-annual county county is eligible to participate. games, inflatables and food. At 12:15 rocks and turn them into the Chamber party elections on Saturday, April 3. The p.m. the Egg Hunt begins for the chil- of Commerce Monday-Thursday for a convention will be held at the Checotah Checotah Community Easter Egg dren and at 12:45 p.m. they will have chance to win $50 on April 1. No fool- Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. County Hunt this Saturday prize drawings and a grand prize draw- ing! party officers as well as precinct officers The Checotah Community Easter Egg ing. This event is free to everyone. will be elected at the convention. Any Hunt will be this Saturday, March 27 at There will also be a painted rock hunt SEE CHECOTAH NEWS, PAGE A2

A2 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 Friends of Rentiesville Blues awarded grant The Oklahoma Historical Society has nization, which hosts both the Oklaho- the isolation of COVID-19 makes dig- ical Society with a goal of encouraging announced that the Friends of Rent- ma Blues Hall of Fame and the annu- itizing very important.” the collection, preservation and sharing iesville Blues Inc. has been awarded a al Rentiesville Dusk ’Til Dawn Blues A total of just over $460,000 in grant of Oklahoma history at the grassroots $7,500 grant through the Oklahoma Festival, hopes to educate current and funds will be distributed, with projects level in all parts of the state. Heritage Preservation Grant Program. future generations about the history of ranging from collections care and ex- Open to tribal and municipal gov- “I am thrilled that the Friends of blues music. hibit development to strategic planning ernments and not-for-profit historical Rentiesville Blues Inc. will be receiving “The D. C. Minner Rentiesville Muse- and educational programming. organizations located in Oklahoma and funding through the Oklahoma Heri- um/Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame are “This is only the second year for this registered with the Oklahoma secre- tage Preservation Grant Program,” said thrilled to be recipients of an Oklaho- grant program. As organizations wrap tary of state, this grants program offers Sen. Roger Thompson, Okemah. “With ma Heritage Preservation Grant,” said up their grant projects from last year funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 this grant, they will be able to move for- Selby Miner, head of staff. “Thank you and as we see the quality of the appli- for projects focused on collections, ex- ward in preserving the rich history of to the Oklahoma Historical Society and cations that came in for this grant cycle, hibits and programming. Oklahoma.” the legislature. As a museum and hall of it is clear that there is a strong need for Applications for this annual program The grant will be used to identify, fame, and having presented 30 years of this type of grant program,” said Nicole open in the fall and award announce- copyright, digitize, create lyric and festivals in the historic Black township Harvey, OHS grants administrator. ments are made in January. chord sheets and make publicly acces- of Rentiesville, we have an extensive The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation For more information visit www.okh- sible the music archive of Oklahoma music and photo archive. Accessibility Grant Program is a grants-in-aid pro- istory.org/grants. Blues legend D. C. Minner. The orga- to people in these difficult times with gram offered by the Oklahoma Histor- Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame manager remembered

LADONNA RHODES stomping ground. sician of the Year Award STAFF WRITER Hamm had grown up and was known through- Oklahoma Music Hall in the Muskogee and out the country with his of Fame manager Har- Fort Gibson area where Stevie Ray Vaughn Trib- ley Joe Hamm, Jr., 50, he attended school, grad- ute Concerts. He also passed away from an un- uating from Fort Gibson loved to give back to the disclosed cause on Fri- High School in 1989. community. day, March 12 in Musk- That love of music set Hamm was known for ogee and was laid to rest him on a path travel- teaching several students on Thursday, March 18 ing first to Minneapolis, how to play the guitar at the First Assembly Minnesota then to Las at Square Deal Music in of God in Muskogee. Vegas for a brief time and Muskogee. He was also Family, friends and the finally to Nashville where recorded on the Okie community came out he played music for two from Muskogee video to remember this mu- years. and has performed at the sic legend they knew as However, Hamm Muskogee Little Theater “Cowboy.” couldn’t quit missing his in the Hank Williams Hamm, a well-known home state roots so he Productions. musician who loved mu- moved back to Muskogee Friends and colleagues sic and loved people was where he continued play- stated Hamm will be re- always working to pro- ing music in Muskogee membered for not just COURTESY PHOTO mote great talent and and Tulsa. Hamm loved his music ability but his CHS sophomore Chloe Smith and CHS senior Jacob Schiebert recently competed and achieved spots in the 2021 the greater City of Musk- to perform. Last year he smile and his genuine Virtual Allstate Choirs. Smith sang in the Treble Choir and Schiebert sang in the Mixed Choir. ogee which was his home received the Blues Mu- support of others. March 30 deadline to request absentee ballots for April 6 elections The following elections are scheduled tures and equipment.” McKnight reminds voters that only on April 6: Applications for absentee ballots must the applicant can submit his or her own • Precinct 460310 - City of Eufaula Municipal Election be received by the County Election absentee ballot application. It is against (Hanna Community Center) for Councilmembers Ward #3, Ward #4 Board no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, the law to submit an absentee ballot ap- • Precinct 460312 and At Large March 30. plication for another person. (Salem Baptist Church) - Eufaula Public Schools General Elec- Janelle McKnight, County Election In-person Absentee Voting (some- • Precinct 460313 tion for Board Member Office #1 Board Secretary, says absentee voting is times called “early” voting) will be held (Tiger Mountain Fire Department) - Graham-Dustin Public Schools available to all voters and can be sub- at the McIntosh County Election Board General Election for Board Member mitted several ways. on the 1st floor of the McIntosh Coun- Voters who regularly vote at those Office #1 “In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to ty Courthouse, 110 North First Street, precincts should apply for an absentee - Henryetta Public Schools General vote by absentee ballot, and it’s easy to Eufaula, Oklahoma, on Thursday, April ballot by mail or vote early. Election for Board Member Office #1 apply. Voters can submit their applica- 1, and Friday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 Sample ballots are available at www. - Midway Public Schools for Proposi- tion online, in-person, by fax, mail, or p.m. elections.ok.gov or at the County Elec- tion (bond issue) even email.” Voters should also be aware that for tion Board which is open from 8 a.m. to The Midway school district, in Voters can apply online using the OK the Graham-Dustin Public Schools 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Con- Council Hill, is asking voters to pass a Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ General Election and Henryetta Public tact us with questions at (918) 689-2452 $2,730,000 bond issue to “construct, ovp. Applications are also available at Schools General Election, the following or [email protected]. equip, repair and remodel school build- the County Election Board or can be precinct polling places will be closed on ings” and “acquire school furniture, fix- downloaded at oklahoma.gov/elections. April 6:

TEACHER ment that allows students to make mis- from their mistakes. bers of the team to promote growth for takes and ask questions without feeling “I also believe that teaching is impos- each student’s educational experience. CONTINUED FROM A1 judged. This is why I have students do sible to do without a strong support “My students never cease to amaze to know it is okay to make mistakes. corrections on any homework assign- system that includes the student, the me. I love it when they come back and Sometimes the greatest lessons learned ment that they make an 80 or below on. teacher, the parents or guardians and see me. I feel honored to have been their are from mistakes. I think my role as Giving the students the opportunity to administration. So I try to communi- teacher and to have been named CMS a teacher is to provide a safe environ- correct their work helps them to learn cate as much as possible with all mem- Teacher of the Year.”

CHECOTAH NEWS on Saturday, April 3 at 204 S. Main in Spring Tea 2021 Chamber taking vendor applications Oktaha, Joshua M. Seals Memorial, Post The Freedom House Adult and Teen The Checotah Chamber of Commerce CONTINUED FROM A1 403. Ages 12 and under. Candy or priz- Challenge Spring Tea fundraiser is now is excited to announce that they are get- Easter Egg Hunt at KOA next Saturday es in all eggs. underway. The Spring Tea and Gradua- ting ready to host the 55th Old Settlers On Saturday, April 3 at 2:30 p.m. the tion will be Saturday, May 1 from 12-2 Day on June 12, 2021. Applications for Checotah/Lake Eufaula West KOA Hol- Trinity Baptist Easter Egg Hunt p.m. at Summit Christian Academy, 200 vendors are now available on the web- iday located at 409329 Interstate 40, Oktaha Trinity Baptist Church is hav- E. Broadway, Broken Arrow, OK. There site Checotah.com and at the Chamber Checotah will host a free Easter Egg ing an Easter Egg Hunt at the Oktaha will be a silent auction, student testi- office. Stay tuned for more information Hunt for the kids. So bring those bas- Park on Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. monies, door prizes and catered lunch on the event. kets and come out to the park. Come and bring your basket and let’s by Tonya Rohr. hunt eggs! Tickets are $20 each. For more infor- Oktaha Annual Easter Egg Hunt All children are welcome. mation contact Tabitha or Julie at 918- Join in the Annual Easter Egg Hunt 473-3462.

Thursday, March 25, 2021 McIntosh County Democrat • A3 MCGIRT CONTINUED FROM A1 Defendants requesting dismissal of cases based upon major crimes – such as assault with intent to kill, man- slaughter, rape and arson. The Oklahoma Appellate Court expanded the crimes mcgirt decision of scotus to include any crime involving the member of a tribe. Since the McGirt ruling, there has been a flurry of During the past nine months or so at least 100 dangerours weapon; domestic abuse – assault and court filings by hundreds of people convicted of major defendants in a variety of criminal cases filed in battery crimes or those awaiting trial for major crimes with McIntosh County District Court have filed mo- • Jackie Lee Byrd: rape by instrumentation; two which they have been charged. tions for their cases to be dismissed based up the counts of lewd molestation Expect the flurry to turn into a blizzard since the July 9, 2020 McGirt decision issued by the Su- • Nick Allen Mabray: aggravated driving while Appellate Court expanded the scope of criminal ac- preme Court of the United States. under the influence of alcohol tivity to include any crime involving a Native Ameri- Defendants assert that the district court had no • Timothy Joe Shoemake: endeavoring/conspira- can – whether he or she be the victim or the suspect. jurisdiction over them and therefore could not be cy to deliver/manufacture/possess CDS; unlawful Law enforcement officers now face multiple issues tried. possession of drug paraphernalia; breaking and when making an arrest. Many have been successful in having their cases entering a dwelling without permission “We feel like we are the victims,” said one law en- dismissed. Others are awaiting a decision. In some • Aaron Richie McIntosh: child endangerment by forcement officer. instances the cases will be pursued either by a fed- driving under the influences Did the crime take place in Indian Country and in- eral court or a tribal court. • Twanna Almeda Cox: two counts burglary in volve a Native American? Some will not be tried, depending upon whether the second degree; knowingly concealing stolen Who should respond to the crime? Police? Sheriff? the federal or tribal courts decide to prosecute. property FBI? Tribal police? Others who have had their cases dismissed in • Christopher Tyler Duncan: driving a motor Lawmen have complained that a crime is no longer state district court have immediately been taken vehicle under the influence of alcohol (felony) an issue of where it took place but who committed it. into custody by federal authorities to be tried in • Georgina Hill: larceny of merchandise from Two suspects may stand before an officer, but who U.S. District Court in Muskogee. retailer; trespassing after being forbidden; resisting should arrest the person depends on whether the sus- The following is a small list of defendants who an officer; obstructing officer; possession of CDS; pect is Native American or Non-Native American. have had or will have hearings on their McGirt unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department Detective motions: • Valaina Beth Frost: knowingly concealing sto- Jared West, on March 14, responded to a shooting at • Courtney Eugene Elliott: first degree man- len property; harboring fugitive from justice Teasers Strip Club, 418646, Texanna Road. slaughter; DUI with blood alcohol count of .08 or • Damien Keith Stapp: possession of stolen West said Chaland Caldwell allegedly shot Checotah more – great bodily injury (felony) vehicle; knowingly receiving stolen property; resident Dakota Turney during a confrontation in the • Anthony Shane Hammer: plan/conspire/en- possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug parking lot of the club. deavor to perform act of violence (allegedly threat- paraphernalia; assault with a dangerous weapon; Caldwell fled the scene and Turney was taken to the ened to shoot up the McIntosh Country court- escape from arrest or detention; running a road- hospital with non-life threatening wounds. house in August, 2019.) block; possession of CDS; failure to register as a “I contacted McIntosh County Sheriffs’ office and • Courtney Stanton: Negligent homicide. sex offender provided them with the suspect and victim informa- • Karissa Suzanne Fulton: charged with posses- • Larry Joe Lee Arnold: endangering others while tion,” West stated in his report. “I requested that they sion of CDS; unlawful possession of drug para- eluding/attempting to elude police; unauthorized attempt to identify if either is Native American. They phernalia use of a vehicle; unlawful possession of vessel or advised that Dakota Turney is a member of the Cher- • Anita Jean Neilson: conspiracy; two counts of motor; unauthorized use of a vehilce; obstructing okee Nation, but the Creek Nation database was down burglary in the second degree officers and they could not provide any information. Based on • Margaret E. Brashier: breaking and entering • Jimmy Obrian Mitchell: assault with a dan- Mr. Turney’s status I contacted an Investigator with dwelling without permission gerous weapon; two counts of assault and battery the District Attorney’s Office, who is also a Task Force • Shawna Marie Buie: cultivation of controlled upon a police officer; obstructing officer; public Officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. substance; possession of firearm druing commis- intoxication “A short time later Muscogee Creek Nation Police sion of a felony; child neglect; obtaining cash and • Raven Maxie Lyons-Edwards: possession of Investigators arrived … FBI agents arrived (soon af- merchandise by bogus check; domestic abuse – stolen vehicle; knowingly receving stolen property; terwards and) identified himself as the agent assigned assault and battery possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug to this case. The scene was taken over by them and I • Rheillee Breece Maxwell: assault and battery paraphernalia provided the information I had gathered to that point. upon a police officer; assault and battery with a I stayed at the location until they completed their in- vestigation and departed.” Where do suspects go? out parole and two 500-year sentences to run concur- eigns in our county as to whom has the prosecuting Most police and sheriff’s departments have rently. authority over these non-major crimes, though the cross-deputization agreements with tribes, but it is After the McGirt decision, those charges were dis- conduct is still unlawful, dangerous and leads often not always clear-cut where to take them after an arrest. missed and McGirt was transferred from state to fed- to destruction of the person and community without Do tribes have the resources and facilities to handle eral custody and following a trial in Eastern District intervention. the flood of criminals that are, or soon will be, flood- Court he was found guilty on two counts of aggravat- “It pains this court to contemplate the potential ing their courts? ed sexual abuse in Indian Country and one count of harm which will inevitably arise from these new and “I’m not sure the tribes have the resources to prose- abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. abrupt jurisdictional challenges.” cute all of those charged with non-major crimes,” said Girty case dismissal Christopher Jason Hathcoat McIntosh County Assistant District Attorney David On March 3, Associate District Judge Brendon A more serious crime that was dismissed in state Pierce. Bridges dismissed two misdemeanor charges of un- court involved Christopher Jason Hathcoat, 42, of He said he isn’t as concerned about prosecution of lawful possession of a controlled and dangerous sub- Henryetta, who was charged on Aug. 10, 2016, with the major crimes, such as murder and other violence. stance against Kevin Wayne Girty, 53, of Porum. two counts of first degree murder in the shooting The federal authorities seem to have those under The first charge was filed on Jan. 15, 2019. While death of his father, Floyd Hathcoat, 73, and a friend of control, according to Pierce. awaiting trial on that charge, Girty was hit with the his father’s, Terry Alan Wetselline, 42. “The ones I have concerns about are those that aren’t second charge, which was filed on May 22, 2020. In August, 2018, he was convicted of killing his fa- major crimes,” he said. The defendant appealed, based on McGirt. ther, but not of killing Wetselline, and given a life sen- Who will pursue the non-violent offenders if they “On Aug. 13, 2020, this court denied the motion to tence with the possibility of parole. can’t be tried in state district court and the tribe’s don’t dismiss, finding McGirt should be construed narrow- Based upon the McGirt ruling, Hathcoat, a Native have the resources to try them and the federal author- ly addressing only ‘the statutory definition of ‘Indian American, appealed his conviction and on March 18, ities aren’t interested in using their resources on any- country’ as it applies in federal criminal law under the the Court of Criminal Appeals vacated the conviction thing but major crimes? Major Crimes Act,” Bridges wrote in his decision. and remanded the case back to the district court with Pierce pointed out a case involving Valarie Morgan, “More clearly put, this Court found although the instructions to dismiss. 30, of Boynton, who was charged in March, 2020, with defendant is an Indian under federal law and the of- The disposition of the case at press time is not embezzling $18,000 from the Hitchita Fire Depart- fense occurred within the historical boundaries of the known. ment, where she was a clerk. Creek Nation, the prosecution by the State was lawful William Clayton Brown “She has already paid restitution, but that was a case as the crimes were not within the definition of ‘major’ In October, 2018, William Clayton Brown of Eufaula where we felt like we needed to give her a conviction,” under the Major Crimes Act.” pled guilty to first degree manslaughter for the Sep- he said. However, the defendant appealed again and Bridg- tember 2017 stabbing death of Damion Martin and But in all likelihood she won’t face a trial. es re-evaluated his earlier decision and dismissed the was sentenced to life in prison. “There is evidence she is a Creek tribal member,” he charges. While at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAl- said. “Community safety is of the utmost importance to ester he alleged killed his cellmate, Mark Lawhead, in Essentially, he believes, the lower level criminals are this court. As previously set forth, McGirt impacts the October 2019. escaping justice. entirety of McIntosh County. Brown invoked the McGirt decision in connection “They’re thumbing their nose at the judicial system,” “The safety of our community, including our Native with the Martin killing, claiming the victim was a Na- he said of those who are avoiding prosecution due to American population, causes this court to be extreme- tive American. the McGirt decision. ly cautious in interpreting McGirt. Nevertheless, it is As a result, the manslaughter charge was dismissed. One lawman said dangerous people are being al- this court’s duty to follow the law and not choose be- However, he was not freed from custody. He remains lowed to walk free and cops can’t do anything about it. tween which laws it feels are either good or bad for incarcerated awaiting trial in federal court. The McGirt ruling has been likened to a get out of our community. It is a basic principal of government Escaping justice jail free card by some law enforcement officers. to say there always needs to be a prosecutorial author- SEE MCGIRT, PAGE A5 Or is it? ity and court available to address potential criminal Some of those convicted of the most egregious conduct. crimes in state court are simply transferred to federal “The court cannot say with certainty this basic prin- custody and are tried by a federal jury. ciple currently exists in McIntosh County. Jimcy McGirt “There appears to be much confusion among sover- Jimcy McGirt, 71, was never out of custody after the Supreme Court invoked his case to shake up the legal system in Oklahoma. He was convicted by a Wagoner County District Court jury in 1997 of rape, molestation and forcible sodomy of a child, and handed one life sentence with-

A4 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 Checotah, Eufaula see big sales tax revenue increases

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released 2021 2020 city sales tax collection figures that primarily rep- resents local tax receipts from November business. Jan/Feb Jan/Feb Tax collection Change The monies they reported this period represent sales 2021 Tax collection Taxable sales 2021 tax through Feb Taxable sales from 2020 from January 16 to 31 and estimated sales from Feb- City tax rate through Feb 15 through Feb 15 rate 15 through Feb 15 to 2021 Checotah 4% $340,853.71 $8,521,342.75 4% $311,192.62 $7,779,815.50 10% ruary 1 to 15. Eufaula 3.5% $180,769.23 $5,164,835.14 3.5% $144,081.43 $4,116,612.29 25% Statewide, the disbursement of $155,155,951 in sales Hanna 4% $925.10 $23,127.50 4% $1,749.94 $43,748.50 -47% tax collections returned to the cities and towns reflect- Rentiesville 4% $84.22 $2,105.50 4% $130.36 $3,259.00 -35% ed an increase of $13,007,562 from the $142,148,389 Vernon 4% $72.25 $1,806.25 4% $104.48 $2,612.00 -31% distributed to the cities and towns in March last year. Council Hill 2% $1,386.19 $69,309.50 2% $825.43 $41,271.50 68% The use tax disbursement to cities and towns was Henryetta 4% $255,267.94 $6,381,698.50 4% $206,224.81 $5,155,620.25 24% $24,850,114 according to the Oklahoma Tax Com- McAlester 3.75% $1,197,360.93 $31,929,624.80 3.75% $1,027,550.96 $27,401,358.93 17% mission. Muskogee 4% $2,099,513.06 $52,487,826.50 4% $1,822,677.88 $45,566,947.00 15% In county returns, the counties shared in a Stigler 3.5% $192,156.58 $5,490,188.00 3.5% $165,671.72 $4,733,477.71 16% $25,527,003 sales tax disbursement and a $4,003,038 Warner 4% $70,989.54 $1,774,738.50 4% $53,717.12 $1,342,928.00 32% use tax disbursement. County The chart below compares city sales taxes and tax- McIntosh 2% $335,012.71 $16,750,635.50 2% $300,702.54 $15,035,127.00 11% able sales in area cities, towns and counties as well as a Muskogee 0.650% $457,189.72 $70,336,880.00 0.650% $371,265.31 $57,117,740.00 23% comparison for the same period in 2020. Taxable Sales Okfuskee 2% $138,630.46 $6,931,523.00 2% $112,080.79 $5,604,039.50 24% are calculated by dividing the tax collected by the tax Sequoyah 1.417% $411,311.04 $29,026,890.61 1.417% $315,494.86 $22,264,986.59 30% rate and it shows a rough estimate of retail sales ac- Tulsa 0.367% $3,362,161.10 $916,120,190.74 0.367% $3,719,086.88 $1,013,375,171.66 -10% tivity. SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission Local artists create a Rock Hunt Chamber to Volunteer artists got creative ing for painted rocks to turn in on April 1 at noon. and painted scenes and sayings on for a chance to win $50 from the Local artists from across the area rocks for a Rock Hunt to coincide Heartland Heritage Museum and have paintings on display at the with the Community Easter Egg Gallery. Heartland Heritage Museum and host Member Hunt on Saturday, March 27 from Bring in found rocks and recip- Gallery. Plus there are rodeo mem- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Checotah ient’s name to Jerri Holder at the orabilia and Native American ar- Sports Complex. While the chil- Chamber of Commerce Monday, tifacts to see during the week. Ad- dren are hunting eggs, the adults March 29 through Thursday, April mission is free. Appreciation can be walking the trail and hunt- 1. One lucky winner will be drawn Luncheon The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Member Appreciation Luncheon on May 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at Veterans Park. The Chamber would like to show their apprecia- tion to each member who joined the Chamber this past year or renewed their membership by serving them lunch on Tuesday, May 11. There will be ham- burgers and more; and they invite each member to come and visit on that day in the park. If members are not able to stay for lunch, they can take their lunch to go. The Chamber of Commerce will be handing out their yearly awards for Member of the Year, Booster of the Year and Silent Hero. The McIntosh Coun- ty Democrat will also be awarding the Citizen of the Year. The awards will take place at noon on the stage at Veteran’s Park. Please RSVP to the Checotah Chamber of Com- merce at 918-473-2070. COURTESY PHOTOS

ond round. Amateur players will begin their day at ful scenery, finishing with a 931-foot par 5 18th hole Each hole is sponsored by a merchant. Sponsors in- the Checotah Sports Complex the morning of April 3 with McKinley Ave. out of bounds on the left and Lake clude: then switch to the Eufaula course after lunch. Eufaula out of bounds on the right.” Wetlands sponsors Curtis Hartshorn, President of the Lake Eufaula This will be the second annual Spring Fling held in Large Sign – Gentle Giant Disc Golf Alliance (LEDGA), who designed and de- the County. “Last year we held a C Tier tournament 1- Edward Jones veloped both courses, said he expects as many as 140 in Checotah, the first sanctioned tournament for this 2- Escalated Greens disc golfers to compete in this 2021 Big Foot Tour Se- course which was built in 2013,” Hartshorn explained. 3- Bank of Eufaula ries. This tournament is sanctioned by the Profession- “Holding a B Tier tournament is a major challenge. 4- Eufaula Canadian Tribal Town al Disc Golf Association. It is a “B Tier” tournament, I am eager to see what Professional disc golfers will 5- East Central Electric Co which Hartshorn considers an aggressive undertaking think of our courses. I did not design either course 6- Sisson Appraisal considering the Eufaula course is newly redesigned. for professionals. They are both set up for beginner 7- Farmers State Bank “For the PDGA to sanction an event the courses p l ay e r s .” 8- Basketcase must meet certain standards,” according to Hartshorn. The competition will heat up at 8 a.m. that Saturday. 9- Eagle Hills Disc Golf “Both of these courses have regulation 5 feet by 12 feet Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Entry fee for professionals is 10- Randy Randleman concrete tee pads. The Checotah course has PDGA $85, for amateurs $65. For junior players, 18 and un- 11- Eufaula Pharmacy sanctioned Discraft Chainstar baskets and Wetlands der, the fee is $50. Players of all skill levels are welcome 12- Hunn Funeral Home has the new Latitude 64 ProBasket Elites. Checotah including novice players. We have women’s divisions 13- Jason Burns has an open front 9 with a woodsy and more chal- as well. You can go to https://www.discgolfscene.com/ 14- Keith Shaw lenging back 9. Wetlands also starts off easy but has to register if you want to compete. 14b- Jeremy Owen some unique elevation change open shots and beauti- There is a $1,000 added cash purse for the profes- 15- Randall A. Mansfield, PLS sional winners. Amateur prizes include discs, towels 16- Basketcase and other disc golf supplies. Spectators are welcome. 17- Hangin’ 8 BBQ No cost for admission. Discs and supplies are available 18- McQuay Construction to Eufaula residents at Gentle Giant Home Solutions, 116 S. Main St., Eufaula. Checotah sponsors The LEDGA board wishes to thank Jeb Jones, Eu- Large Sign Front 9- First Family Credit Union faula’s Public Works Director, and his crew for helping 1- Walmart with the course’s development and maintenance. The 2- Cross High Speed Internet Wetlands tee pads were all poured by McQuay Con- 3- People’s National Bank struction. We appreciate their hustle to get the pads 4- T & R Tire finished in time. And thank you to Mayor Tarkington 5- Gambino’s Pizza in Checotah for your ongoing support of our sport. 6- Sharpe’s Department 7a- First Baptist Church 7b. Cross Telephone 8- Armstrong Bank 9- Access Health

Large Sign Back 9- Robert Jennings 10- Buddy’s 11- Voss Veterinary Clinic 12- Lion’s Club 13- Frame’s 14- D&J Auto 15- Armstrong Bank 16a- Cross Television 16b- 69 Diner 17- Health & Wellness 18- Matt House

Thursday, March 25, 2021 McIntosh County Democrat • A5 DEATH NOTICES

CHECOTAH - Marvin Keith Robertson, age 59, U.S. Monday, March 15th, 2021 at Walnut Grove Nursing tionist Outreach Coordinator for McIntosh County Army veteran and former resident of Checotah/Pierce Home in McAlester. Funeral services were held March for over 25 years. community, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 in 22 at First Methodist Church of Checotah. Interment CANADIAN - Jeffrey Shane Shoemaker, 45, former- his home in Kansas City, MO. Service of Memory will in Greenlawn Cemetery. ly of Henryetta, passed away Wednesday, March 17, be conducted, Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the OKTAHA - Johnny W. Huggins Sr. , 71, passed away 2021 in Canadian, OK. A memorial service was held Precious Memories Chapel of House of Winn Funeral Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Services were held Monday, March 20. Home-Muskogee, Rev. Marcus Burkhalter eulogizing. March 22. Interment at Middleton Chapel Cemetery MUSKOGEE -Jenna Lee King, 81, passed away Interment will follow in Ft Gibson National cemetery, in Oktaha, OK. peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Dogwood with military honors provided by American Legion HENRYETTA - Christopher Ryan Placker, 40, Creek Retirement Center in Muskogee, OK. A memo- Post 20. No Public Visitation, viewing only at service passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021.Funeral ser- rial was held March 23 at First Baptist Church of War- on Friday. vices are pending with Integrity Funeral Service. ner. Interment Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. CANADIAN - Mary Helen Young, 75, passed away WARNER - Clint Cole Barnett, 59, graduate of Ok- OKTAHA - Judy Kaye Orman, 53, passed away Fri- Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her home. taha, passed away at Hillcrest South Tulsa, OK on day, March 19, 2021 in Tulsa, OK with her loving fam- WHITEFIELD - Micah Francis Dunham, 23, passed Thursday, March 18, 2021. Memorial service was held ily surrounding her. Services are pending. away after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, March March 24 at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. EUFAULA - Nicole Zimmerman, 38, passed away on 13 in Tulsa, OK. Services were March 19 at Whitefield EUFAULA - Stephanie Jane Heneha-Roubidoux, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. View- Baptist Church. Interment in San Bois Cemetery. 30, passed away Thursday, march 18, 2021 in Eufaula, ing is Friday, March 26, from 4-8 p.m. at Integrity Fu- HENRYETTA - Richard Noah “Rick” Colbert, 57, OK. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March neral Chapel, Henryetta, OK. No Service is scheduled. passed away Monday, March 15th, 2021 in Tulsa, 27 at 1 p.m. at the Eufaula High School Auditorium. OK.Memorial services were held Friday, March 19th Interment Polokee-Charles Cemetery. at Integrity Chapel. EUFAULA - Agnes Morris, 89, passed away Mon- CHECOTAH - Danita Caryl Hicks, 58, passed away day, March 15, 2021. She was employed as the Nutri- FLEAS offering $1,000 scholarship FLEAS (Friendly Lake Eufaula Area The student may plan to attend a uni- en a place to socialize and to make new has not had regular meetings, but hopes Supporters) is taking applications for its versity, college or vocational school. friends. FLEAS’ community involve- to get back to those very soon. annual Irene Van Sandt Scholarship of The Van Sandt recipient (named af- ment includes the awarding of scholar- Monthly meetings include a business $1,000. ter FLEAS founding leader Irene Van ships to local high school students each meeting, program and lunch at a min- The scholarship will be awarded to Sandt) may reapply up to four years year, the backpack children’s program, imal cost. Meetings are held the fourth the most deserving student from one with verification of a 3.0 grade point donations to the WISH Women’s Shel- Tuesday of each month. of three local high schools: Eufaula, average, but will be competing with all ter with toiletries and handbags and FLEAS also includes a group of ladies Checotah or Canadian. other applicants each year. Christmas gifts to Eufaula Manor resi- who play Canasta each week. Applications have been mailed to the After the recipient has been selected, dents. If you are interested in more informa- counselors at the three high schools for that person will be honored at one of Members are a diverse group who tion about the organization contact Joy distribution to their seniors. FLEAS’ monthly meetings. come from many areas of the nation Hamilton at 405-919-5431. Applicants must have at least a “B” FLEAS is a ladies social group formed and bring with them their talents and “Make some new friends and have average and in need of financial help to in 1976 by Irene Van Sandt. experiences. some fun,” Hamilton said. continue their education. It is an organization that gives wom- Because of COVID the organization

MCGIRT pass legislation allowing their colleagues to pass on those citizens we can However, Bridges re- the state to partner with legislation to allow state help, including our Na- cently met with tribal au- CONTINUED FROM A3 the Cherokee and Chick- law enforcement to part- tive American commu- thorities. “This (recent court rul- Creeks will go for that.” asaw Nations on criminal ner with these two tribes nity, whose traditions “I did meet with Chief ings) is having a great af- However, some in state jurisdiction. Both these to continue their most and customs I respect David Hill and many fect on our ability to hold government would like Nations have also called important job of protect- tremendously and whose of those integral to the people accountable for to see such a compact, at for Congress to pass such ing all Oklahomans.” safety and future I care tribe’s criminal justice crimes,” Pierce said. “I least with the Cherokee federal legislation. Judge Bridges is mind- deeply about,” Bridges system,” Bridges said. “I haven’t been to the Creek and Chickasaw Nations, “We have successfully ful of the confused state said.”We must contin- appreciate their hearing Nation, but I don’t know which only recently were compacted on important of affairs as defendant ue the fight to keep, and my proposals. The meet- if they have the ability to added to what is identi- issues, but compacting after defendant stand be- increase, our funding to ing also gave me the op- prosecute all these crimes fied as “Indian Country” on criminal jurisdiction fore him seeking to have tackle the mental health portunity to express that and to follow through.” Attorney General Mike requires federal legisla- their cases dismissed be- and substance abuse cri- our County wants to be a He said people are con- Hunter, Senate Pro Tem tion first. Crimes are be- cause of McGirt. sis, make sure we provide part of a prompt solution. cerned about cases not Greg Treat and House ing committed every day One court observer prompt fairness and a “I am also very appre- being prosecuted. Speaker Charles McCall on lands now recognized noted that some of those sense of justice to those ciative of our State lead- “Criminals not having released a statement after to be reservations, and defendants have acquired we serve and to those ership, such as Senator any accountability is a the State Court of Crim- today’s decisions only a certain degree of arro- who are impacted by our Roger Thompson, for his major concern,” he said. inal Appeals determined place greater burdens on gance and have shown decisions.” availability on this top- Even the criminals who that the Cherokee and federal resources that are disrespect for the legal Calls by the newspaper ic and concern for the commit not-so-major Chickasaw Nations had already stretched. system in general and to the Muscogee (Creek) immediate needs of our crimes put the public at never been disestablished “That is why we are call- judges in particular. Nation to interview offi- C ou nt y.” risk – for example, drunk by Congress. ing on the leadership of “What this court must cials about the McGirt is- driving. The result of the de- the state’s congressional do in the immediate wake sue and its impact on the As a result of the chaos, cision, they said, is that delegation to work with of the decision is focus tribe were not returned. the victims of crimes and crimes involving trib- their families are being al members in the 27 put through the pain of counties that are wholly again of there is another or partially within these trial, Pierce said. reservations will now be The legal system has prosecuted by federal or been turned upside tribal authorities. down, Pierce and many “We have reviewed others believe. the ruling ... Although “We need some kind (the) outcome was not of compact between the an unexpected result of (courts for the) state and the McGirt decision, it the Creek Naion,” he shows more than ever said, but I don’t think the the need for Congress to Checotah Police Report

March 15-22, 2021 • John C. Lawrence: Petit Larceny • Kenneth Lee Deines: Failure to Comply with Compulsory Insurance • Barry Forest Hill: Failure to Pay Taxes Due to State / Expired Tag • Shaw Alan Sourjohn: Trespassing • Omar Denyvous Henderson: Operating MV While License Suspended • Amanda Lee Lawon: Operating MV While License Suspended

A6 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 OPINION Spring into fresh starts happy to survive cold and the first blooms, right? downs, its seasons and dormant seasons in our However, this makes me its sorrows. Now spring lives. think a lot about life and is here and it’s up to me As I hack and cough my how many times we can’t if I want a fresh start. way through the aisle of see past our winters to see The season has changed. the nearest drugstore to the beauty and blessings I have changed. A lot of load up on every form of spring. However, when things have changed just Spring is definite- perature outside is ris- of allergy medicine I can spring arrives we have to in this last year. So I think ly upon us and I think ing as the earth breaks find, from nasal decon- go through all the adapt- it’s time to clean out the there’s no better time forth with tender blades gestant, day/night allergy ing to the climate chang- clutter, like raking the than this season to get a of green grass and color- relief pills to cough syrup es, the high pollen days, leaves to reveal the green fresh start on whatever ful blooms of beautiful and cough drops, I ac- the rain and the sunshine grass beneath. There is you need to change in flowers burst from their tually get tickled at how just to get to the bene- life under what may seem your life than now. After long-awaited winter’s many of us are looking fits but yet it seems as if old and dead. Spring into all, even Mother Nature slumber. Birds are chirp- for the same cure. it blooms overnight. a fresh start this season is working extra hours ing and happy to have Here in the midst of all My life has really been and see what blessings are just to make sure every- survived the long cold the beauty of spring, we no different than anyone waiting to bloom. thing gets done. The tem- winter just like we are are just trying to survive else’s. It’s had its ups and What is your stimulus check really costing you?

son, or $69,000 per fam- spend billions of dollars pect us to be good stew- ily of four. to fund their Green New ards of these funds and All of that is on top of Deal and other big gov- make tough decisions on the massive amount of ernment policies that what to spend it on. national debt our country are part of their radical Our country cannot has amassed. In October agenda, knowing full well continue down a path of 2020, it surpassed $27 their options to pay for it reckless spending with no Millions of Americans costing you? trillion, which is nearly will be to raise taxes or plan for repayment. We will soon be receiving a Our country has spent $85,000 per citizen. This add to the debt. are saddling our future $1,400 stimulus check more than $5.7 trillion is a huge price to pay for As Congress continues generations with a huge from the latest round of on COVID relief pack- a one-time check. to debate these issues, I price to pay because at Oklahoma and Washing- “COVID” relief. While ages since March of last President Biden, Speak- encourage you to think the end of the day, some- ton on your behalf? Sign I’m sure many people are year. If you divide that er Pelosi, and Majori- about the real cost of the one has to pay back what up for my newsletter by happy about seeing this by the roughly 330 mil- ty Leader Schumer are legislation we pass. This we have borrowed. visiting Mullin.house.gov. extra money come in, lion people living in our showing no signs of is not Monopoly money; have you thought about country, that will cost curbing our out-of-con- it’s taxpayers’ money. The Want to stay up-to- what that check is really about $17,000 per per- trol spending. They will people of Oklahoma ex- date on what I’m doing in

a lot of people and small businesses who are barely scraping by right now in an economy that’s nowhere near full recovery from the pandemic hit we took. Thank you And I’m sure a lot of them would say, screw Mullen and just get us some help. I’m wondering if he might echo the sentiments of QaRon Johnson, who said he wasn’t afraid for himself To the Editor: as murderous seditionists overran our nation’s capi- I see where Markwayne Mullen is still neck-deep tol because, basically, he was on their side. Mullen has in drivel about the border, because that’s one of the boasted of his bravery that day, making himself out to boogeymen him and every other sorry excuse for a be some cross between Chuck Norris and Rambo. But human being AKA Republican wants to engage in I got a picture on my phone that says different. Poor The family of Vivian Frame would like to say right now. little Markymark was cowering behind a desk looking thank you to all who were there for us during the But he sure doesn’t want to talk about exactly why ready to pee his pants. loss of our mother, grandmother and great-grand- he voted against the COVID-19 relief bill. Maybe be- But telling struggling people they don’t need help, mother. Thank you to Curtis Hartshorn for presid- cause him and none of the rest of his rich businessmen now THAT’S courage. ing at the grave and Chaise Noah for leading the friends and donors are gonna get their thieving hands Larry Parsons, songs for us. on this one like the one last year. When he does refer Warner Whether you sent a card, flowers or offered words to it he says it’s a handout to Pelosi’s pals. Well I know of kindness, we thank you. Thank you to John Garrett and the staff at Garrett Family Funeral Home for the beautiful services. EMERGENCY for the bypass equipment is $10,000 per month and we Also, thanks to the casket bearers and honorary estimate $125,000 in damages to the treatment plant.” casket bearers for their help at the service. CONTINUED FROM A1 Also discussed at the meeting was the possible up- Thank you to the employees, nurses, C.N.A.s and fate. There was however enough air pressure to push grade of a camera/timesheet login system for city em- administration at Checotah Nursing and Rehabili- the ice dam into the diffusers located 17 feet deep in ployees. tation Center for the wonderful care given to mom the sequencing batch reactor. Once the ice dam hit the The mayor also addressed a recent letter to the editor over the last three years and 10 months. diffusers, they too were destroyed. The depth of the stating “All our property on Broadway and Gentry is Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank basins compounds the problem because divers will zoned commercial. That was something planning and you very much! have to be used to do replacement of the failed parts.” zoning had done. I can’t tell you how many years ago God Bless, The family of Vivian Frame Checotah uses sequencing batch reactors (SBR) that or for what reason. I’m not certain. Maybe it was a res- Mike, Danny and Larry Frame are a type of activated sludge process for the treatment ident lease that was easier to place a business on there. of wastewater. SBR reactors treat wastewater, such as That was one thing that was in the paper that it talk- sewage or output from anaerobic digesters, by bub- ed about and such I wanted to let the council know CALENDER bling oxygen through the mixtures of wastewater and everywhere on Broadway and Gentry there are both activated sludge to reduce the organic matter. commercial businesses and residential homes that are CONTINUED FROM A1 Checotah also uses an ultraviolet light for disinfec- zoned commercial.” including, name and contact information, to the tion. Editor’s note: The letter to the editor to which Mayor McIntosh County Democrat: ladonna@cookson. “Currently the treatment plant is using stand-by Tarkington was referring to was the March 4th Cath- news or mail to the McIntosh County Democrat at blower motors and a diffuser to stay in compliance erin Stanley letter questioning an Affidavit of Candi- 200 A, South Broadway, Checotah, OK, 74426. or with EPA guidelines. The lead-time on the new diffus- dacy for office, stating under oath that said candidate call 918-473-2313. er racks and blowers is 14 weeks. The monthly rental lived within the city limits.

Thursday, March 25, 2021 McIntosh County Democrat • A7 Checotah stories from the past

JERRY FINK E.L. Rankin, President. Gas and Electric Co., declared. MANAGING EDITOR Jay Pierce, Sec.-Treas. 115 Years Ago: E.H. Courtney, Manager. John Cleek Trains for Atomic Test Checotah Times • November 23, 1906 Pvt. John Cleek Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Johnson Rinner Makes State Team of Checotah, is now training at Roswell army Air Field Public School Report for the Following the State basketball tournament at Still- in New Mexico as a member of the Army Air Forc- Second Month water last week authorities on the game began picking es Task Group charged with carrying out the atomic To Patrons of Checotah Public School: the best players for the all state team. Orville Rinnert bomb tests in the Marshall Islands in May. The AAF We have repeatedly insisted that the students attend of Checotah high was one of the men honored being task force is commanded by Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ra- school regularly, but some are so irregular that they picked as a member of the Second all state team. This mey. are receiving little or no benefit from the school. We is indeed a high honor for Orville and we extend con- find pupils on the street in the afternoons and on “call- gratulations. 50 Years Ago: McIntosh County Democrat • March 25, 1971 ing up” the parents we are told that John or James was Chaplin permitted to stay at home that afternoon. Team Wins First in Land Judging What for? We do not know, but one thing we know: You know Charlie Chaplin - see him and The Kid at “They are on the streets, in the stores, around the de- the Cozy Friday night. The Checotah team of the Future Farmers of Amer- pot, perfectly idle – an injustice to the teacher and one ica placed first in the county land judging contest of the very greatest that could be done the boy.” Brumley last week. Those on the team were Larry Frame, Tim There are children of school age in this town who W.C. Brumley is serving his country at Vinita this Thomas, Mike Ogden and Randy Knight. have not been to school a day this term. We appeal to week, doing jury duty in the United States Federal Man Arrested on Dope Count their parents to show greater interest in the school and Court. their children. Perry Calton, 20, was has operated a recreation par- To Build Elevator lor in Checotah for the past 10 months, was arrested Preliminary Work Is Performed by The Farmers Market Association, an organization last Friday on charges of possession of marijuana. which was formed last year among the farmers of this Constitutional Convention section for the purpose of handling small grains, is this 25 Years Ago: Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 21 - The entire day in the con- year contemplating enlarging the scope of influence. McIntosh County Democrat • March 28, 1996 stitutional convention was spent in making ready to Incorporated last year with a capital of $3,000, the begin business of make the document. The morning officers of the company are now busy contracting for Annual Hobo Gathering April 13 session was characterized by a speech by Delegate additional stock which will enable them to build an And they’ll be joined at the Katy Depot by pioneers, Ledbetter, of Ardmore, in which he presented for the elevator in this city. soldiers, Indians and outlaws for the ninth annual consideration of the body, the old southern principal Hobo Dinner and Pie Supper. of state rights. It was moved to appoint a committee to Society A crew of trained volunteers has signed on to make pass a resolution stating that the convention accept- Mrs. S.P. Doss was hostess to the Smart Set Tuesday the traditional free stew and cornbread event its usual ed the enabling act and was acknowledged the Unit- afternoon. At five o’clock delicious refreshments were success. ed States Constitution as the supreme law of the land. served. The dinner/pie sale has become the Preservation So- Ledbetter insisted that we were to become a sovereign The Study club will meet with Mrs. Herbert Wetzell ciety’s most successful fundraiser. state with a right to do as we please. next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. H.W. Presson was hostess to the Poinsettia club Jury Selection Complete in Ray Checotah’s New Church Wednesday afternoon. After the games a lovely lunch Lampley Trial The new Presbyterian Church, the contract for was served. building which was let last week to Messrs. Allen & Nine women and three men have been selected to Likowski, will be one of the handsomest little church- hear the bomb conspiracy trial of McIntosh County 75 Years Ago: residents Willie “Ray” Lampley, 65, his wife, Cecilia, es in the new state when completed. McIntosh County Democrat • March 21, 1946 The building and fixtures complete will cost in the 50, and neighbor James Baird, 53. neighborhood of $2,600 which will include circle PILOT KILLED IN PLANE CRASH The three have been charged with conspiring to pews, bowled floor, leaded art glass windows, etc., make a bomb and have been in jail since their arrest etc. The Presbyterian people look forward with much NEAR EUFAULA in November of 1995 at their home near Vernon in pleasure to the time when the building will be ready The body of A.H. Mullinax, civilian pilot of Biggs southwest McIntosh County. for dedication and worship. Work on the building will Field, Texas was pulled from the wreckage of his plane Checotah I.O.O.F. Members Dedicate be commenced at once. on Flat Rock Mountain near Lenna Thursday after- noon by a group of Eufaula rescue workers. New Lodge 100 Years Ago: The accident happened a week ago when Mullinax The Aug. 8, 1992 fire that destroyed a complete block McIntosh County Democrat • March 24, 1921 was piloting a plane from El Paso to Memphis for de- of Checotah’s downtown business district also laid livery to a civilian purchaser. to ruin two of Checotah’s more active groups’ meet- ORGANIZE BALL CLUB When the plane failed to show up at the Fort Smith ing places, Checotah Masonic Lodge and Checotah’s An enthusiastic crowd of baseball fans and ballplay- flying field for refueling an immediate search was I.O.O.F. Lodge. ers met at the city hall Tuesday night for the purpose started by the Army Search and Rescue Command. Now both have been rebuilt and the members of of determining whether or not the city would be rep- Municipal Electric Proponents Beaten Checotah I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 30 gathered this past resented in the Eastokla League again this season. Sti- Saturday to dedicate their new building and honor gler was bidding for the Checotah franchise and was Proponents of government control of electric util- some longtime members for their years of dedication very anxious to get into the league. ities were overwhelmingly defeated Tuesday when to the Oddfellow cause. After some discussion it was agreed that we remain the people in Tulsa, Muskogee and McAlester voted Follwing the 1992 fire, Checotah Lodge No. 30 met in the league and the following officers were elected to against candidates running on municipal ownership in the basement of the Oddfellows home on North pilot the team through the season: tickets, George A. Davis, president of the Oklahoma Broadway in Checotah. Native Americans to receive record funding

JOE TOMLINSON undisclosed formula developed by the homa’s tribes will certainly put its fu- American Rescue Plan in that distribu- GAYLORD NEWS U.S. Treasury. ture allocation of these funds to good tion of the funds will be based in part Oklahoma tribes are both hopeful and Another portion of that money is use. Indeed, the investment will benefit on tribal consultation, and there are anxious as they wait for the funds and from Housing and Urban Development, the health and well-being of both tribal strict timelines that federal agencies spending rules from the American Res- in which Oklahoma tribes will receive members and surrounding communi- must adhere to in order to ensure timely cue Plan that President Biden signed around $65 million under the Indian ties,” he said. distribution of funds. Based on our ex- last week. Housing Block Grant program, Wash- Despite the amount of money set to perience with the CARES Act funds, we Native American tribes nationwide burn said. Under a separate program be sent to Native American communi- are concerned about possible onerous, will receive more than $31 billion as from HUD, the Indian Community De- ties, Ben Barnes, chief of the Shawnee restrictive agency guidelines that could part of the American Rescue Plan, the velopment Block Grant program, there tribe, has concerns about the distribu- impede on our ability to serve our cit- largest one-time investment to Na- is a $280 million dollar pot that tribes tion process. izens and communities. We’ve asked tive American communities in history. nationwide can apply for via grant. The tribe received the minimum the Biden Administration to allow for However, the amount of money set to Housing infrastructure has been an $100,000 from the CARES Act in March flexibility in use of the funds and defer be given to Oklahoma tribes on an in- ongoing issue for many tribes in Okla- of 2020, due to a stipulation within the to tribal nation decision-making giv- dividual basis is largely unknown, and homa throughout the pandemic, and distribution formula that mistakenly en we are in the best position to know likely will be until further tribal consul- Washburn expects Oklahoma Tribes to accounted that the Shawnee tribe had a the needs of our communities,” Hoskin tation has occurred. take advantage of these programs. population of zero. Several other tribes said. Nonetheless, some Oklahoma tribes The Osage Nation, like other tribes, is faced similar issues regarding the cen- The Biden Administration released a hope the ARP will be able to pull them developing a very early, broad spending sus, including the Choctaw tribe, the memorandum during the President’s out of the fight against COVID and re- plan that remains difficult to finalize Delaware tribe of Indians in Oklahoma, first week in office stating that they will turn them to normal. without further guidance from the fed- and others nationwide. “[make] respect for Tribal sovereignty “I think [spending will] be less [fo- eral government, but they’re focusing Due to this uncorrected error, the and self-governance, commitment to cused] on the PPE and testing and on some key areas, one of them being Shawnee Tribe, which reported a popu- fulfilling Federal trust and treaty re- [more focused on] the economy [being] infrastructure. lation of 3,021 to the U.S. Treasury, was sponsibilities to Tribal Nations,” as well decimated and making things kind of “We’re trying to identify some of those effectively denied up to $12 million dol- as stating “regular, meaningful and ro- get back to somewhat of a new normal,” areas. It’s still a draft and work in prog- lars in the CARES Act. The tribe filed bust consultation with Tribal Nations” said James Weigant, COVID Task Force ress… but infrastructure is a big part of suit against the Treasury, and Shawnee is a “priority”. Tribes are hopeful the coordinator for the Osage Nation. that,” Weigant said. Tribe v. Mnuchin is ongoing. Biden Administration’s commitment “But at the same time, you’re hearing U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, a Chickasaw “My concern with the American Res- to Native American communities will rumors of a fourth wave in Europe, and who voted against the COVID-19 relief cue Plan is they’re going to try and shine through in the American Rescue you know, the other shoe could drop, package, sent a statement to Gaylord come up with some weird formula. And Plan and help put COVID behind them. and we’re back into the trenches again.” News regarding the investment into they’re not going to use a tribe’s actual “[Native Americans] were hit among Out of the $31 billion the tribes will tribal nations. number of citizens for the distribution,” the hardest in the entire country,” Wash- receive, $20 billion will focus on com- “While I disagreed with many provi- Barnes said. burn said. “This is really helping them bating COVID-19 and stabilizing safety sions unrelated to the pandemic con- In a statement to Gaylord News, Cher- build back to where they were and get nets in tribal communities. One billion tained in the legislation signed into law okee Nation Principal Chief Chuck on stronger footing for the future.” dollars will be split evenly between the by President Biden, I am glad that addi- Hoskin Jr. also voiced concern about 574 federally recognized tribes, por- tional resources will be made available the needs of his tribe, including mental Gaylord News Reporter Libbey Dean tioning about 1.7 million dollars to to support the pandemic response of health services, Native language pres- contributed to this story. Gaylord News each tribe, including the 38 federally tribal nations. This includes additional ervation, domestic violence, substance is a Washington-based reporting project recognized Oklahoma tribes, said Libby funds for vaccine-related activities, vi- abuse services as well as broadband in- of the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord Washburn, Special Assistant to Presi- rus mitigation efforts and mental health frastructure, sanitation infrastructure College of Journalism and Mass Commu- dent Biden. The remaining $19 billion services,” Cole said. and much more. nication. will be distributed to each tribe using an “As home to 39 tribal nations, Okla- “Tribes are unique in terms of the

A8 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 COMMUNITY Senate makes history with confirmation of Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary SARAH OVEN newable energy sources. CRONKITE NEWS The department includes the Bureau The Senate made history Monday, of Indian Affairs and holds most trib- March 15, with its confirmation of New al lands in trust. Haaland, a member of Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as the next the Laguna Pueblo, was often referred Interior secretary, making her the first to as a 35th-generation New Mexican Native American to head a Cabinet during her confirmation hearing. agency. Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten The confirmation came over the ob- Sinema joined other Democrats Mon- jection of Senate Republicans, particu- day voting to confirm, with both saying larly those representing Western states they look forward to working with Haa- dependent on fossil fuels, who have land. called Haaland an environmental ex- The confirmation drew applause tremist. from Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, But Democrats – and four Republi- and chairman of the House Natural cans who voted to confirm the nomina- Resources Committee where Haaland tion – pointed to Haaland’s reputation served. He said in a written statement as a bipartisan House member as well as that Haaland will bring “a profound re- the historic nature of her nomination. sponsibility and commitment to climate “The confirmation of Deb Haaland change, equity, and public actions that is amazing,” Senate Majority Leader all Americans will benefit from.” Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said after the The American Petroleum Institute 51-40 confirmation vote. “It creates a COURTESY PHOTO | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulated Haaland on her confir- Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaking in Congress about the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in spring 2020. Haaland is government that more embodies the the first Native American selected to run a Cabinet agency after the Senate confirmation of her nomination to be the mation, but warned that the Biden ad- full richness and diversity of this coun- next secretary of Interior. ministration is already off on the wrong t r y.” foot with its decision to temporarily Critics for weeks had been attacking unprepared to head Interior. tation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, both halt mineral leases on federal lands, Haaland’s record in the House, where Both Oklahoma Republican Senators, white men. something Interior oversees. The in- she was a member of the Natural Re- Jim Inhofe and James Lankford, voted “No senator referred to these nomi- stitute said lifting that pause should be sources Committee and took stands against her confirmation. But her nom- nees as ‘extremist’ or ‘radicals.’ But how Haaland’s “first priority.” in support of the Green New Deal and ination was supported by four Republi- did the women of color fare?” Smith “We have a shared goal for a low-car- against the Keystone XL Pipeline. can Senators: Lindsey Graham of South asked. “We have seen this dance time bon future, but this is the wrong ap- During a confirmation hearing last Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa and time again.” proach and will only lead to more for- month, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., one Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both of Haaland’s supporters point to the fact eign energy imports from countries of the most vocal opponents of Haa- Alaska. that, among House freshmen, the New hostile to American interests,” said API land’s nomination, questioned her on Opponents were largely silent Mon- Mexico Democrat had among the high- President and CEO Mike Sommers in a her views on fossil fuels and their im- day, but their previous criticism drew est number of bipartisan sponsors for statement. “We can build on the signifi- pact on state economies. a sharp rebuke from Sen. Tina Smith, her bills, according to a GovTrack.US cant environmental progress the nation “We should not undermine America’s D-Minn., who accused critics of em- report card. And even though that same has made while simultaneously leading energy production, and we should not ploying a double standard for white, report card ranked her “9th most polit- the world in energy production, or we hurt our own economy,” Barrasso said male nominees as opposed to women ically left” in the House, her nomina- can return to the days of relying on en- then. and nominees of color. tion was supported by Rep. Don Young, ergy from foreign nations with lower Other GOP senators also criticized “We have got to come to grips with R-Alaska, who said he often disagreed environmental standards.” what they called Haaland’s “radical” the reality that time after time, strong with Haaland but that she was always Despite the criticisms, however, Haa- views that they said are “squarely at women, and especially women of color, willing to listen. land is sure to “bring people together” odds with the mission of the Depart- are attacked when white men with the As Interior secretary, she takes over to move forward in a bipartisan man- ment of the Interior and outside of the same views are welcome to walk right an agency with about 70,000 employees ner, said Traci Morris, executive direc- mainstream.” When they tried to pin through that door, unopposed,” Smith and a budget of more than $20 billion tor of the American Indian Policy Insti- her down on issues, Haaland repeatedly said. that oversees national parks and mon- tute at Arizona State University. said she would merely carry out White She pointed to the “relatively tame” uments, manages 480 million acres and “I don’t think she has any specific House policy, leading some senators to confirmation hearings for Agriculture 700 million acres of minerals, including agenda,” Morris said. “She’s going to charge that the two-term Democrat is Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transpor- coal, oil and natural gas, as well as re- SEE SENATE, PAGE A9

OWRB passes new Illinois River water quality standards, minus “critical condition”

KELLY BOSTIAN period. Previously data looked at a 30-day geometric The OWRB worked “extensively” with the Arkansas CONSERVATION COALITION OF OKLAHOMA mean with zero exceedances allowed. Department of Environmental Quality, federal and The Oklahoma Water Resources Board adopted pro- OWRB staff have noted the rolling average was more tribal stakeholders for nearly two years to develop a posed changes to water quality monitoring standards scientifically sound and consistent with standard scientific and regulatory viable definition for the term, for the Illinois River watershed in its Tuesday meet- practices across agencies, and that the zero-exceed- Nascimento said. ing, but one key proposed change failed to clear the ances rule was not realistic. The rolling average allows The group’s analysis led to a definition that critical public comments hurdle. regulatory flexibility without sacrificing water quality, condition would be defined as, “when base flow is 55% The proposed standards involved Chapters 45 and staff noted. or greater of the total daily average flow” calculated by 46 of the state’s Water Quality Standards and were Cauthron told board members the new rules under analysis of in-river gauge readings, she said. fashioned according to recommendations of the 2018 Chapter 46 called for the 6-month average to include But nearly all written comments on the propos- Oklahoma-Arkansas Joint Agreement. The goal is readings from at least five of the preceding months al from 20 organizations questioned the new defini- controlling phosphorus concentrations in the sensi- and at least four values from four of those months. It tion, with lengthy argument from the Arkansas Farm tive Scenic Rivers of the Upper Illinois and its Flint also calls for OWRB to eye a minimum of 10 rolling Bureau, the Arkansas Department of Energy & Envi- Creek and Barren Fork tributaries. 6-month means per year. ronment, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, as Water quality criteria are laid out in Chapter 45 and Missing from the changes proposed for Chapter 46 well as the Oklahoma House of Representatives, Okla- the means to assess whether those criteria are support- last September was a new concept that came at the homa Farm Bureau and the Poultry Council. ed appear in Chapter 46. The board voted on changes recommendation of the Joint Agreement; that the to each chapter. standards be based on a “Critical Condition.” Kelly Bostian is a conservation communications pro- Water Quality Programs Division Director Bill Cau- While the two-state agreement recommended “crit- fessional working with the Conservation Coalition of thron told board members the new Chapter 45 Wa- ical condition” the term was not specifically defined Oklahoma Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to ter Quality Standard for streams would not change beyond stating it was “the conditions where surface education and outreach on conservation issues facing from a maximum phosphorus concentration of 0.037 runoff is not the dominant influence of total flow Oklahomans. To support Kelly’s work please consider ppm. However, the new rules look at that standard on and stream ecosystem processes,” said Rebecca Vei- making a tax deductible donation at https://www.okla- a 6-month rolling average that is not to be exceeded ga Nascimento, environmental program manager for homaconservation.org. more than once a year or three times in a five-year OWRB. Deadline nears to apply for OHP cadet academy

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol an- Oklahoma Elks Lodge president and an Students will receive presentations from in any career path they may choose.” nounces applications for the 47th Cadet OHP trooper. the OHP bomb squad and see how drug Troopers, officers, communications Lawman Academy are open until April The program offers students insight interdiction K9s operate. officers and other law enforcement 1. to a law enforcement officer’s training “The Oklahoma Highway Patrol does personnel staff the program. It is spon- The free, weeklong summer program and way of life and a first-hand look at not use Cadet Lawman as a recruiting sored by the Oklahoma State Troopers is open to students between their junior what it takes to be a trooper. Students tool but many of our alumni go on to Association, the Oklahoma Elks Majors and senior years of high school with a get training in precision driving, traffic become troopers or work in law en- Project and CUDD Pressure Control. 2.0 GPA or higher. Students applying and boating law enforcement, firearm forcement,” said Captain Jansen Idlett, This year’s program is being held June must also be physically able to par- instruction, self-defense and law en- Commandant of the 47th Cadet Law- 6-12 in Warner on the Campus of Con- ticipate in all activities as well as have forcement history. man Academy. “This camp is a lead- nors State College. Visit the following signed endorsements from their high The program combines classroom in- ership program that teaches students link for a form to apply: https://form. school principal or superintendent, an struction with real world experiences. valuable life skills that will assist them jotform.com/

Thursday, March 25, 2021 McIntosh County Democrat • A9 Woman dies AG appoints former U.S. in mobile attorney to investigate Pardon and Parole Board Attorney General Mike Hunter would be best to appoint an out- as Oklahoma’s District 27 district home fire today announced the appoint- side counsel to look at the claims. attorney. There, he oversaw cas- ment of former U.S. Attorney for I have worked closely with Brian es in Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah A woman’s body was found in a burning mobile the Eastern District of Oklahoma on several important issues and and Wagoner Counties. Kuester home in Piney Creek Estates 10 miles east of Eufaula Brian Kuester as a special counsel have the utmost confidence in also previously served as an assis- on Saturday, March 13. to investigate allegations reported him. I have no doubt that he will tant district attorney in the Tulsa Assistant State Fire Marshal James Fullingim said to the Attorney General’s Office look at the accusations and dis- County District Attorney’s Office. the fire started in the west bedroom of the residence. surrounding the Oklahoma Par- patch a fair, reasonable legal con- “I appreciate Attorney General “We don’t know the exact cause. It is still under in- don and Parole Board. clusion. Brian will also work with Hunter’s confidence in me to look vestigation,” he said. The appointment comes as the Oklahoma State Bureau of Inves- into these allegations on behalf of The State Medical Examiner has identified the vic- Attorney General’s Office contin- tigations Director Ricky Adams the state,” Kuester said. “Although tim as Betty Jo Davis. The exact cause of death is still ues to receive complaints about and his team on the investigation. I have transitioned to the private under investigation. the manner in which the Pardon I appreciate both Brian and Di- sector, my passion for truth and Fire Department 9 Chief Danny Choate said a call and Parole Board has conducted rector Adams for their work and justice remains, and I remain com- came in at about 9:30 p.m. on March 13 about a trailer recent agency actions. look forward to these issues being mitted to serving my state when house fire. Attorney General Hunter said resolved.” the need calls. With help from the “A fellow called in and said he thought a woman was appointing a special counsel en- Kuester currently works in pri- attorney general’s team and the inside the house,” Choate said. “When we got there a sures confidence and objectivity. vate law practice. Most recently, OSBI, we will work together to female was found inside the burning trailer.” “The role of the Attorney Gen- he served as the U.S. Attorney for bring answers to these questions, He said no one else was at the scene of the fire. eral’s Office at the Pardon and Pa- the Eastern District of Oklahoma, so Oklahomans can have confi- The mobile home was on Sunrise Drive in Piney role Board is to represent the state where he was appointed in 2017 dence in the Pardon and Parole Creek Estates south of State Highway 9. in clemency hearings,” Attorney and resigned earlier this year as is Board moving forward.” Four surrounding fire departments assisted Depart- General Hunter said. “Because of customary after a presidential ad- Kuester received a bachelor’s de- ment 9 in fighting the blaze. this role, and several of the specific ministration change. gree from the University of Cen- allegations surrounding the board Before his appointment as U.S. tral Missouri and a law degree we have received, I determined it Attorney, he was elected in 2010 from the University of Tulsa. Eufaula woman dies in head-on Food, Fun, 4-H gets kids crash in the kitchen

Second fatality in the TRISHA GEDON Oklahoma 4-H families who register for the pro- OSU COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST gram will receive a kitchen utensil kit related to that area in 2 weeks A program intended to keep 4-H’ers connected month’s recipes, along with other informational ma- while they were forced to stay socially distant during terial. Youth must prepare at least two of the recipes Stephanie Jane Hene- admitted in stable condi- the COVID-19 pandemic was so successful it’s mak- in the packet and complete a post-lesson report. Par- ha-Roubidoux, 30, of Eu- tion with leg injuries. ing a return this year. ticipants also are asked to submit two photos – one faula died in a head-on Roubidoux was pro- Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development’s Food, Fun, of them preparing the dish and another of the family collision early Thursday. nounced dead at the 4-H program, operating in 55 classrooms statewide unit sharing the meal. This qualifies them to receive The accident occurred scene. from May through August, also will broaden its per- the next month’s utensil kit. shortly before 1:30 a.m., This was the second fa- spective with an emphasis on international cuisine. Allen said there have been many requests from Ex- March 18, on State High- tal accident in that area in Cathy Allen, 4-H curriculum coordinator with tension educators in other states and the program way 9 near Honeysuckle two weeks. Oklahoma State University Extension, said the orga- is open to anyone. Families who are not involved in Road on the south side of On March 3 Jacob Bor- nization’s original target goal was 100 members, but 4-H are still eligible to participate and receive the Eufaula. ba, 21, of Eufaula, was it ended up much larger with 727 participant fami- monthly recipes, educational materials and family According to the Okla- killed in a head-on colli- lies. activities via email, but are not eligible for the kitch- homa Highway Patrol, sion three miles south of “We were so excited to have so many families par- en utensil kit. Roubidoux was driving Eufaula on SH 9 in Pitts- ticipate in the inaugural program. During the time “One thing we learned through participants’ feed- a 2005 Chevrolet Impala burg County. in which families were sheltering in place, our club back was they shared more meals together as a fami- when she collided with According to the OHP members and other participants were engaged in ly. Food, Fun, 4-H brought families together over the a 2013 Volkswagen Jet- the fatal collision oc- fun, positive youth development,” Allen said. “Our dinner table where they were more actively involved ta that had moved left of curred when a 2007 Audi program engaged youth from third-graders through in sharing conversation,” Allen said. center. driven by Rodney Hart- high school seniors with monthly packets containing This summer’s program will be a great way for par- The OHP identifiedline, 41, of Eufaula went themed recipes, educational skills lessons, a family ticipants to learn more about the world. The packets Wendy Dawn Johnson, left of center and collided physical activity and dinner conversation starters, as will contain information about a particular region. 36, of Eufaula, as the with Borba’s 2000 Toyota. well as fair entry ideas.” It’s a great way to continue the educational process driver of the Volkswagen. Hartline was flown to In addition to promoting kitchen and cooking over the summer. Johnson was taken to St. Francis Hospital in skills, Food, Fun, 4-H also teaches youth how to be 4-H programming has focused on learning by do- St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa where he was listed smart consumers through planning, time manage- ing for more than a century. Food, Fun, 4-H is just Muskogee, where she was in critical condition. ment and budgeting. another way to honor the roots of the world’s largest Audrey Allen, a member of the South Logan Coun- youth development program. ty 4-H Club, said she likes cooking, especially with Fun, Food, 4-H has been highlighted by the Na- her friends. tional 4-H Council and is sponsored by a Walmart “I really liked trying the different foods we made. It Healthy Habits Grant. Mullin invites gives me a feeling of accomplishment,” said Audrey, For more information about Food, Fun, 4-H, or to who has been cooking since she joined 4-H several enroll in the summer program, contact Allen at 405- years ago. 744-8892 or [email protected]. students to enter Congressional Art Competition Congressman Markwayne Mullin invites students to enter the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. The Artistic Discovery competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the na- tion, as well as in the Second Congressional District of Oklahoma. The competition is open to all high school students (grades 9 -12) who live in or attend school in the Second District. The winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from other participating congressional districts for a full calendar year. This year’s competition will be held virtually, with photos of the artwork submitted via email and an awards ceremony hosted on Zoom. The theme of the TODD JOHNSON | OSU AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES artwork must fit “Oklahoma Treasures.” Visit Mullin. Audrey and Luke Allen, Logan County 4-H’ers, enjoy participating together in Food, Fun, 4-H. House. Gov/ArtCompetition for more information, including size requirements for artwork. Photos of the artwork and the student release form must be sub- SENATE News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs. Mass Communication. The Univer- mitted to Mullin.Artcompetition@mail. By 5 p.m. on org. sity of Oklahoma Gaylord College April 30. CONTINUED FROM A8 of Journalism and Mass Communi- For more information, contact Mullin’s Claremore bring people together to create a Cronkite News is a reporting proj- cation is partnering with Cronkite office at 918-283-6262 or email Mullin.ArtCompeti- plan. She’s done that before.” ect of the Arizona State University News to expand coverage of indige- tion@mail. For more stories from Cronkite Cronkite School of Journalism and nous communities.

A10 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 COMMUNITY Child advocacy group’s Heroes Ball wins national award for “Best Virtual Presentation”

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Ad- way than we had ever done it before.” previous sponsor from the previous their hard work in making the 2020 vocacy (OICA) is the winner of a na- The decision was made to make year’s event, the revenue and ticket sales Virtual Heroes Ball such a great suc- tional award for Virtual Presentations the event virtual, in essence, an on- exceeded the past year’s totals. cess,” said Bruce Schultz, 2021 OICA for its 2020 Heroes Ball, OICA’s annual line awards show and presentation. As The effort did not escape national no- Board President. “Not only are they awards and fundraising banquet. the event was slated for July 31, it was tice. Lawrence Ragan Communications, charged with executing an aggressive The COVID-19 pandemic canceled among the first such award presenta- Inc. is a leader in training for profes- advocacy plan, but we also ask them to countless events during 2020, including tions to adopt the virtual format. sionals in corporate communications, develop the program to fund the efforts. many nonprofit organizations’ fund- “We were breaking new ground,” said public relations, social media, and man- This award is evidence of the team’s raising events. As these cancellations Mitchell Rozin, OICA’s 2020 Board agement. Ragan also sponsors a series dedication to Oklahoma’s children, and reached epidemic proportions, OICA’s President. “Not only were we design- of public relations awards, including the entire Board of Directors is proud of Board of Directors and staff realized ing a new way to honor our state’s out- its Video, Visual & Virtual Awards, or their work.” their own annual event – the Heroes standing child advocates, but we had to “V3.” Dorman noted the event was a team Ball – was at risk. do it on an extraordinarily compressed In the category of “Virtual Presenta- effort, which was recognized by Ragan’s The Heroes Ball normally hosts about schedule. We had to pivot from plan- tion,” OICA’s Virtual Heroes Ball won “V3” award committee. The award pre- 400 child advocates, state leaders, and ning our traditional in-person event Ragan’s V3 award for Best Virtual Pre- sentation extended congratulations to award honorees in a traditional banquet to thinking outside the box on how to sentation. Dorman; Peyton Stacy, OICA Director hall. Proceeds from the event comprise present the event virtually and doing it OICA joins a host of winners in other of Policy & Grant Administration; Jay almost one-quarter of OICA’s annual all on the fly.” categories that include national brands Gumm, OICA Director of Communi- budget for child advocacy. The challenge The event was broadcast on Zoom such as Microsoft, IT provider Citrix, cations and Public Relations; Miranda was to find a way to properly honor the from the National Cowboy & West- Johns Manville, University of Califor- Hines, OICA Program Director; and state’s outstanding child advocates and ern Heritage Museum (which was the nia Davis Health, and The Kroger Co. Fundraising Consultant Sarah Baker; generate the revenue from the event on planned site for the original, live event). grocery chain. Organizations receiving and previous staff and interns who were which the organization depends. using their in-house Audio/Visual crew honorable mention in OICA’s category on the team at the time of this event. “Had we been forced to cancel the He- with pre-recorded speeches and spliced include ReSource Pro for its U.S. team “We have a great team in place,” Dor- roes Ball, not only would our advocacy in live with hosts and an auction. In ad- meeting; ServiceNow, a Silicon Valley man concluded. “These are the right efforts be put at risk, OICA’s entire ex- dition, the organization provided ban- IT workflow company that was a win- people to continue fighting for Oklaho- istence would have become uncertain,” quet meals through a sponsorship from ner in several other categories; and Su- ma’s children, and I am proud of each said Joe Dorman, OICA chief executive Postmates to do $25 gift cards to attend- perior Essex, a communications tech- of them and the tremendous work they officer. “The show, as they say, had to go ees who chose a meal option. Not only nology company. d o.” on, even if it had to go on in a different did the Heroes Ball maintain all their “We are very proud of our staff and Take steps to maximize available Assistance available for ranchers with hay in cattle operations livestock losses

DONALD STOTTS tom. Hay waste was the lowest for the hay and from animal manure The Livestock indemnity Program (LIP) provided by AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES the cone feeder, while the polyeth- and urine, all in a relatively small Cattle producers are only half- the USDA Farm Service Agency provides assistance to ylene feeder and the open-bottom area,” said Paul Beck, OSU Ex- you for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality way through the hay feeding sea- steel ring feeder had the highest tension beef cattle specialist and son, so it’s a good time to dou- caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by ani- percentage of waste – 5.3% com- holder of the university’s Dennis mals reintroduced into the wild by the federal govern- ble-check they’re not wasting that pared with 21% and 20.5%, re- and Marta White Endowed Chair precious resource, said experts ment or protected by federal law. spectively. The sheeted-bottom in Animal Science. For disease losses, FSA county committees can ac- with Oklahoma State University’s feeder had an intermediate waste Various research trials indicate Department of Animal and Food cept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths level of 13%. there can be 10 to 20 times more were directly related to adverse weather and unpre- Sciences. Producers may choose to simply phosphorus, potassium and or- “Management of input costs can ventable through good animal husbandry and man- unroll hay bales and let cattle graze ganic matter in those types of agement. mean the difference between op- on the ground. Many operations hay feeding areas than in the sur- erational profit or loss,” said Da- For 2021livestock losses,you must file a notice with- use a bale bed or a tractor with a rounding pasture. Rotating hay in 30 calendar days of when the loss is first apparent. vid Lalman, OSU Extension beef hay unroller to make windrows of feeding areas and unrolling hay cattle specialist and holder of the You then must provide the following supporting doc- hay bales during the winter. There across a pasture throughout the umentation to your local FSA office no later than 60 university’s Harrington Endowed are several issues with unrolling winter months will help spread Chair in Animal Science. “Costs calendar days after the end of the calendar year in hay, not the least of which is hay out the nutrients. which the eligible loss condition occurred. associated with nutrition have waste if cattle are fed several days’ In addition, cows like to calve been shown to contribute 40% • Proof of death documentation, I.E., pictures with worth of hay at a time – often 25% and then bring their calves to their dates to 60% of the annual budget of a to 50% waste. favorite hay feeding site. Poor hy- typical cow-calf operation. When • Proof of beginning inventory When unrolling hay, OSU Ex- giene in those areas during calv- • Proof of normal mortality documentation it comes to hay waste, using the tension recommendations are to ing can lead to health issues such right type of bale feeder can make • Copy of growers contracts, if applicable. feed only as much hay as the cat- as scours and navel ill in calves. USDA has established normal mortality rates for a significant cost-savings differ- tle will clean up each day. Larger Fact sheets detailing re- e n c e .” each type and weight range of eligible livestock, i.e., amounts fed every third day or search-based best management adult beef cow=1.5% and nonadult beef cattle (less A 2011 study by Lalman and longer will lead to more waste. practices for cattle and calves are other scientists with OSU’s Divi- than 400 pounds) = 3%. These established percentag- Another challenge with unroll- available online and through OSU es reflect losses that are considered expected or typical sion of Agricultural Sciences and ing hay is that producers often Extension county offices. Natural Resources examined four under “normal’ conditions. will have favorite hay feeding ar- Oklahoma is annually the na- In Addition to filing a notice of your loss, you must bale feeder designs: a conven- eas based primarily on convenient tion’s fourth- or fifth-leading tional open-bottom steel ring, a also submit an application for payment by March 1, access. producer of cattle and calves, ac- 2022. sheeted-bottom steel ring, a poly- “Continuing to feed hay in the cording to U.S. Department of ethylene pipe ring and a modified For more questions or for more information, contact same place can lead to the concen- Agriculture National Agricultural the Oklahoma FSA office at 405-752-1130. cone feeder with a sheeted bot- tration of a lot of nutrients from Statistics Service data. Foreclosure moratorium and mortgage forbearance deadline extension will bring relief to rural residents USDA extends evictions and foreclosure moratorium to June 30

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Thursday, March 25, 2021 McIntosh County Democrat • A11 Kiowa elder bonds with 10-year-old actress on World News movie set

NANCY MARIE SPEARS GAYLORD NEWS “I can look you in the eye and just about tell sincerity in somebody,” said Dorothy WhiteHorse DeLaune, who built an enduring friendship with a then-10-year-old German actress on a New Mexico movie set. “I knew she was a special child, there was nothing snobby or anything,” said WhiteHorse, 88. “If she found me on the set, she’d come over and get her little chair and sit with me.” The first time WhiteHorse met Helena Zengel, she gave the child star a beaded cross. The second time, White- COURTESY PHOTO | LYNDA DELAUNE Horse gave her a little doll. Zengel was so touched by the Dorothy WhiteHorse DeLaune and Gary Tsoodle pose for a picture to- gifts that she couldn’t put them down, WhiteHorse said. gether on the set. Along with a Kiowa linguist, WhiteHorse taught Zen- gel the language and customs of the Kiowa Tribe for the girl’s role in “News of the World,” which stars two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. Actor ‘stood a little On Monday, “News of the World” received four Acad- emy Award nominations for best original score, best cin- ematography, best production design and best sound. COURTESY PHOTO | LYNDA DELAUNE straighter’ after The movie was shut out in nominations for best picture, Helena Zengel sits beaming next to her Kiowa teacher. Hanks or Zengel. Horse said. “I have seen them do those shots when I went “News of the World,” released on Christmas Day 2020, the first time. The poor little thing’s walking with her hair learning he would is based on a 2016 novel of the same name by Texas nov- all over (the place) but that’s the way we actually lived.” elist Paulette Jiles. The film follows Captain Jefferson Kyle The way Kiowas lived was done with historical accura- Kidd (Hanks), a Confederate veteran who travels from cy thanks to the research the producers’ conducted. Gary town-to-town reading the news, as he seeks to return play Kiowa chief Tsoodle, 62, a Kiowa Tribe member, said he appreciated NANCY MARIE SPEARS the 10-year-old Johanna (Zengel) to her last remaining the effort. relative. Johanna had been captured and raised from a Tsoodle lives in Anadarko and portrayed the Kiowa GAYLORD NEWS young age by the Kiowa after her German settler family chief. He said he watched the friendship grow between After nearly 30 years of playing indigenous char- was killed in Texas. Zengel and WhiteHorse. Sometimes, he would see Ze- acters, Kiowa tribal member Gary Tsoodle finally “It was a thrilling experience for me at this age,” White- ngel following WhiteHorse around “just to get more fa- played a Kiowa. Horse said of her work with the movie production. “But miliarity with the role,” he said. Tsoodle, 62, has a growing resume acting in these I’ve been wanting to tell you about our tribe. It has been “I did get a chance to talk with the young lady, and we roles after his contribution to the Oscar-nominated my lifetime goal. I’m still proud to be a Kiowa woman.” had a real good talk,” Tsoodle said. “She had a lot of fun “News of the World,” a movie starring Tom Hanks On Jan. 25, 1933, WhiteHorse was born in a tipi near on the set. She’s very, very friendly.” and Helena Zengel. Anadarko, which is 60 miles southwest of Oklahoma The Kiowa language has a lot of nasal sounds and syl- Known for previous roles in “Last of the Dogmen” City. She is the last remaining survivor of her parents’ 12 lables that sound “spit out,” WhiteHorse said, but Zengel and “Last of the Mohicans,” Tsoodle was chosen to children and many more adopted siblings. picked it up. WhiteHorse called her “a wonder child.” At play the Kiowa Chief in the “News of the World,” WhiteHorse, who had eight children of her own, was only 10 years old, she was already very knowledgeable which was released Christmas Day 2020. widowed when she was 50 and never remarried. She pre- about Kiowa history, even before learning several lines of Tsoodle learned he would portray the Kiowa chief fers to be called by her maiden name. the language for her role. shortly after arriving at the cast’s hotel in Sante Fe, WhiteHorse is one of just a handful of Kiowa Elders left WhiteHorse said Zengel really came to hang on to her New Mexico, in 2019. who are fluent in the language. She said she didn’t learn quite a bit while she was on the set. They have even kept “I immediately felt honored,” Tsoodle said. “I English until she was about six years old. in touch via telephone after WhiteHorse returned to her stood up a little straighter at that point. To be doing Her family used to hold their Native American church home in Anadarko. something like that, to be in that position, I took it meetings at night, “so the agents wouldn’t catch them WhiteHorse is not new to teaching the Kiowa language as a feather in my cap.“ and tear down the tipi before daylight,” she said, referring to children of all ages and ethnicities. Tsoodle, who works for the city of Anadarko, has to the government Indian agents. She first began telling Kiowa stories for the Anadarko been responding to casting calls since the 1990s. “If they were caught practicing any of their things, they school system, “just little old stories to keep the lullabies He said he appreciated the Kiowa research that was were not going to kill us in that time but they were going together,” she said. She once took her class on a field trip done by the producers and the fact that they used to withhold their rations and their land allotment money to see Palo Duro Canyon in Texas, the final holdout for indigenous acting talent. and everything. And I grew up like that. And we just kept the Kiowa clan before their removal in the late 19th cen- “This particular instance, they contacted the Kio- on practicing.” tury. wa tribe because the Natives in the movie were Ki- WhiteHorse and the linguist began teaching the young Around 1875, the soldiers killed all of the Kiowa hors- owas,” Tsoodle said. “So I thought that was a good actress the Kiowa language needed for her role nearly a es, forcing the tribal members to walk 225 miles east positive step, you know, get Kiowas to play Kiowas, year before the producers invited WhiteHorse and her to Fort Sill, WhiteHorse said. They called the event the because I’ve been Cheyenne three times in different daughter Lynda to join the set in New Mexico in Sep- Wrinkled Hand Chase - wrinkled from walking in the m ov i e s .” tember 2019. That’s when WhiteHorse first met Zengel rain during their removal. While there have been several movies loosely in-person. “And that was our last hurrah,” WhiteHorse said. “Each based on other tribal nations, such as the Lakotas “It’s not every day you have a production and movie tribe, I imagine, has their own Trail of Tears. The Navajos in “Dancing with Wolves,” the Apache in “Geroni- crew who want to know more about your tribal history have theirs, and we have ours.” mo” and the Mohican tribe in “The Last of the Mo- and language,” Kiowa Chairman Matthew Komalty said. WhiteHorse still teaches Kiowa to Anadarko students. hicans,” few have been specifically about the Kiowa “They couldn’t have picked a better teacher than Doro- In her mind, her role in the making of “News of the Tribe, Tsoodle said. thy Whitehorse DeLaune,” Komalty said. “She is our roy- World” highlights her urgency to pass on her knowledge Tsoodle said it was “about time” that Kiowa cul- alty and a tribal treasure, her teachings and knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. ture started getting better representation in the film are irreplaceable. We hold her in high regard and most of “There’s not too much time because with this movie, industry, and he would like to see a movie where all we are proud of her and her accomplishments.” I’ve even had several Kiowas say ‘give me your autograph’ Kiowas are at the center. WhiteHorse said there was a private screening of the and I say, hey, I’m going to be 88 years old. I have no “They were nomadic and they were warlike, and movie in Lawton, but due to COVID she could invite ambition anymore about trying to do something but the they were horsemen,” Tsoodle said. “They didn’t re- only a few people instead of the entire tribe. The people least I can do is tell you about it so you can go on and ally go around like all Natives have been shown to who attended were “just full of wonder” about Zengel’s learn it. Learn our language, learn our history, and keep be in movies, where they were the savages and they ability to speak Kiowa, WhiteHorse said. on. were the out-of-control beings that they were. “I think you have to have something extra to learn our “I keep telling my class, ‘come on, hurry up and learn “You know, they were pretty sophisticated, and crazy language. It is hard,” she said. this,’” WhiteHorse said. had their way of life and lived it. Didn’t bother no- WhiteHorse said Zengel picked up even the most dif- body unless they were bothered,” he said. ficult Kiowa sounds easily. Even the way she carried her- Gaylord News reporter Nancy Marie Spears is a member In the movie, Johanna, the 10-year-old girl played self was true to the Kiowa way, WhiteHorse said. of the Cherokee Nation. Gaylord News is a reporting proj- by Zengel, has a life-saving encounter with a band “My favorite scene of her is walking by his (Hanks’) ect of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Com- of Kiowa who apparently kept watch over her horse, when there’s nothing but cowboys all over in that munication at the University of Oklahoma. during her travels with Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd, scene where she’s walking with the blanket on,” White- the Civil War veteran portrayed by Hanks. Without the assistance of the Kiowa, the lead characters in the movie probably would have perished. The indigenous film industry will be prominent this year in Oklahoma, as the Osage story “Killers of the Flower Moon” directed by Martin Scorsese and the Muscogee Creek television comedy series “Reservation Dogs” are set to be filmed here. Tsoodle said his career began when he was cast in part three of a television mini-series called “North & South” (1985-1994) based on John Jakes’ novel about the Civil War and its effect on two families. Later, he shot scenes in “Last of the Dogmen” in Mexico and Canada, and after that people “were calling him for different things,” Tsoodle said. “And so I kind of thought I might have been on to something, but I had a daughter at home and I was single and raising her,” Tsoodle said. “I couldn’t just up and leave.” With “News of the World,” Tsoodle is ready to take the casting calls again.

Gaylord News reporter Nancy Marie Spears is a member of the Cherokee Nation. Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma COURTESY PHOTO | LYNDA DELAUNE Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communi- Tom Hanks gets his picture with the Kiowa cast and WhiteHorse. cation.

A12 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 25, 2021 COMMUNITY

COURTESY PHOTO This was Chayda Carpenter’s first year to show livestock and here she is at COURTESY PHOTO the McIntosh County 4-H Oklahoma Youth Expo winning 1st place, Bronze Dr. Kayse Shrum, President of OSU Medical School, participated in legislative showmanship with Jade McPeak at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Dorper. Carpenter has had some pretty big wins this year. New rehab facility to host virtual tour Total Rehab, a physical, occupa- viding care for our community,” Total Rehab’s Eufaula clinic in- tional and speech therapy outpa- said Howell. “We think our pa- cludes separate therapy areas for tient clinic serving McAlester for tients will be really pleased to see pediatric and adult patients as well over 15 years, announces the open- the new clinic space was designed as a large gym, private treatment ing of a second location in Eufaula with their needs in mind.” rooms and specialized equipment. at 617 S. Main St. in the old Sears Clinic co-owner Michele Cox, Therapists are following all rec- building. physical therapist, said they ommended CDC health and safety A live, virtual tour of the new had seen an increased need for guidelines and offering telehealth clinic is planned for Tuesday, high-quality therapy services services when appropriate. March 30 at noon. across all age groups in Eufaula. To learn more about the clin- Manager Layce Howell, occupa- “Many of our therapists already ic, please visit totalrehab-ok.com tional therapist, will conduct the serve young patients in Eufaula-ar- or call 918-423-2220. To join the live tour on the clinic’s Facebook ea schools,” she said. “We’re also Facebook Live virtual tour on page. excited to treat adults in our com- March 30 at noon, visit facebook. “The staff is really excited to munity who need therapy for inju- com/totalrehaboklahoma/. move into this amazing new space ries, post-surgical recovery, back COURTESY PHOTO and begin the next chapter of pro- pain and other ailments.” Therapist Felicia Lewis (right) with a patient. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, March 25, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

Eufaula native Kendrick Shaver returns to Oklahoma to coach Tulsa’s Safeties; Buckels moves to corners and defensive passing game coordinator

tor. He and Coach Gil- fensive coordinator, has lespie are working side- the defense playing with by-side. Coach Gillespie big time swag. I look for- is still making all the ward to earning the trust calls, but we thought it of the guys,” Kendrick was a good opportunity Shaver said. for Coach Buckels to con- In 2018, Shaver’s group tinue to have a stronger of safeties and Nickels voice in our secondary combined for six inter- and schematically every ceptions and 10 tackles- week.” for-loss while helping “As I had a chance to Washington State finish sit down and visit with fourth in the Pac-12 in Kendrick Shaver was two seasons (2018-19) at Kendrick, his dream has total defense, fourth in named safeties coach at Washington State, where always been to come back pass defense and tied for The University of Tulsa, he served as the Cou- and coach in Oklahoma. second in takeaways. while Carlton Buckels gar safeties and NICKEL He brings a lot of experi- Prior to WSU, Shaver will coach the corner- coach. ence to our defense. He’s coached seven seasons backs and serve as Tulsa’s “With the departures coached in a lot of dif- (2011-17) at Utah State, defensive passing game on our defensive staff we ferent defenses and has including the final two coordinator. looked at some different coached all parts of the as the co-defensive coor- Buckels has coached scenarios and decided secondary throughout dinator. Shaver spent six Tulsa safeties for the past that for the betterment of his career,” said Mont- seasons coaching in the three seasons and has 22 our defense we wanted to gomery. secondary before work- years of collegiate coach- move Coach Buckles to “I thank God for the ing with outside lineback- ing experience as a defen- corners and bring Coach unmerited favor he’s ers in 2017. He was part sive secondary coach. Shaver in to coach the faithful in all ways. In this of a Utah State program A native Oklahoman, safeties,” said Montgom- profession you seldom get that played in a school- Shaver has coached safe- ery. a chance to work in your record six-straight bowl ties, cornerbacks and “Buck has been in- home state so I’m very games, to go along with outside linebackers in his strumental in what we’ve humbled and thankful for a 2012 Western Athletic career and has also served done defensively, espe- this opportunity. Coach Conference champion- a stint as co-defensive cially in the secondary Montgomery has created ship. coordinator since begin- and we thought it was the a family atmosphere here In his final two seasons, RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR ning his collegiate coach- right time for us to con- and it’s all about pouring the Aggie defense ranked University of tulsa safeties coach Kendrick Shaver throws a pass ing career in 2004. Shav- tinue to grow his role as into our student-athletes. among the top 20 nation- during defensive drills. Shaver spent the last two years at Wash- er, most recently, spent passing game coordina- ington State and seven years at Utah State before joining the Gold- Coach Gillespie, our de- See SHaVeR, page B2 en Hurricane staff.

Wildcats/Ironheads begin Spring break with wins

Rodney Haltom for the Ironheads as the SPORTS EDITOR youngster went all seven Eufaula Ironheads’ innings, allowing one run early lead over Prague set on five hits and striking the stage for victory. out an impressive nine The Eufaula Ironheads batters. (2-2, 2-0) jumped out to “I was really proud of an early 4-1 lead in the how we were at the plate. first inning before seal- We were very produc- ing a 9-1 victory over tive and we played a sol- Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo Prague on Tuesday. Eu- id baseball game today,” faula scored on a single Eufaula head coach Josh by Luke Adcock, a double Luna said. by Tyler Lee and a stolen The Ironheads had 10 base by Ethan Metcalf all hits with Jacob Fitzer, Tye in the first inning. RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR See WInS, page B2 eufaula pitcher luke adcock throws a strike in the Ironheads’ 9-1 Adcock earned the win win over Prague. adcock struck out nine batters. Lady Ironheads shut out Okmulgee 9-0

Rodney Haltom pitcher Adison McLaugh- ley and Mykah Osborne ing it over the wall mo- SPORTS EDITOR lin pitched her best game connected on pitches that ments later. The Eufaula Lady Iron- this season. She didn’t al- drove in three runs in The duo of Townley LARRY NEWTON | COURTESY heads dominated the Ok- low a single run with just the fifth. The production and Osborne did it again ty dodd of eufaula makes a successful deadlift of 485 pounds. He mulgee Bulldogs 9-0 on six hits. at the plate for the Lady in the sixth inning as Eu- finished at no. 10 overall in Class 2a. Monday at Chris Gawf It was a defensive Ironheads was outstand- faula scored five more Field in Eufaula. It was a battle until the fifth and ing as Kambry Williams runs to seal the victory. cloudy day with rain nip- sixth innings. Eufaula led hit a homerun in the fifth Eufaula racked up 12 hits top 10 finish for dodd at ping closer to the game 1-0 going into the fifth inning and Gabby Norie- on the day. State Powerlifting event but not until Eufaula inning when Mea Town- ga smashed a pitch send- See lady IRonHeadS, page B2

Rodney Haltom coach Larry Newton said. SPORTS EDITOR Dodd made his pres- Eufaula two-sport ence known as one of athlete Ty Dodd con- Eufaula linemen in the tinued Eufaula’s success Ironheads’ football sea- at the OHS Powerlift- son. The 6’5’, 290-pound ing event. Dodd placed junior has the frame and 10th overall in Class 2A. skill set to attract colle- Dodd totaled an impres- giate recruiters. He played sive 1,235 pounds. He a key role in Eufaula’s had a 450-pound squat, success on the gridiron 300-pound bench press the last three seasons. and a 485-pound dead- “I know Ty and what lift. kind of mindset he has. “I couldn’t be more You can bet he will put proud of him. He really the work in to be in the put the time in the weight best possible shape going room this off-season and into next season and you throughout football. He can bet he will qualify really has improved his for the state powerlift- RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR strength, which made ing event again. I’m very RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR him more powerful and eufaula pitcher adison mclaughlin throws a strike in the lady Iron- proud of him,” Newton heads 9-0 win over okmulgee. mclaughlin did not allow any runs Checotah’s Halle Britt smashes this pitch for a homerun in the lady impressive,” Eufaula head added. in the contest. Wildcats’ 11-4 victory over Wagoner.

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Eufaula Golf Schedule SHAVER 3/29 at Henryetta Boys 3/29 at Hilldale Girls from page B1 tored future NFL draft se- table, but also understand ceivers in 2002. 3/30 Heartland Conference Boys and Girls ally in fewest passing lections Will Davis (2013) we like what we’re doing A native of Eufaula. 3/31 Canadian Girls (Arrowhead) yards allowed, finishing and Nevin Lawson (2014). defensively and be able to Shaver played two seasons 4/3 Lake Eufaula Classic (Fountainhead) the 2017 season ranked Shaver was named jump in and add to that.” (1998-99) at Northeastern 4/7 Canadian Boys 19th for allowing 182.5 FootballScoop.com’s Co- Before his appoint- Oklahoma A&M Junior 4/15 Henryetta Girls passing yards per game. Defensive Backs National ment at Utah State, Shaver College before transfer- 4/19 Canadian Boys (Arrowhead) The Aggies also forced 29 Coach of the Year in 2012. spent four years (2007-10) ring to Missouri State, 4/20 3A Girls Qualifier TBA turnovers that season to He also served an NFL as the secondary coach at where he was a free safety 4/26 3A Boys Qualifier Fountainhead rank sixth nationally. Minority Coaching Fel- Northern Colorado. He and cornerback in 2000 4/27 3A Girls Qualifier Fountainhead Throughout his seven lowship with the Oakland also served as the second- and 2001. Shaver spent 5/3 3A Boys Regional (Claremore Heritage Hills) years on the Aggies’ de- Raiders in 2014. ary coach and recruiting the 2003 season playing 5/5-6 3A Girls State (Norman Westwood GC) fensive staff, Utah State “Kendrick has served coordinator at North- for the Sioux Falls Storm 5/10-11 3A Boys State (Cushing-Buffalo Rock) was at or near the top of as a co-defensive coordi- eastern Oklahoma A&M of the NIFL before coach- the Mountain West Con- nator, so that experience (2006), and defensive and ing full-time. ference and among the was a huge factor in add- special teams graduate Shaver graduated from Checotah Golf Schedule top third of the national ing him to our staff,” said assistant at Eastern Ken- Missouri State with a 3/29 at Henryetta Boys defensive leaders in sev- Montgomery. “We wanted tucky (2004-05). bachelor’s degree in busi- 3/31 at Arrowhead-Canadian Girls meet eral categories. In 2013 to hire a guy that was ex- Shaver began his ness in 2002. He earned 4/3 Eufaula Classic at Fountainhead and 2014, the USU de- cited to be a part of our coaching career at Hill- his master’s degree in 4/5 at Stigler Brier Creek Boys fense ranked seventh and program, that can take us crest (Mo.) High School, physical education in 4/6 at Stigler Brier Creek Girls 12th, respectively, in scor- to another level and bring where he coached defen- 2005 from Eastern Ken- 4/12 at Poteau (Choctaw Country Club) boys ing defense. He also men- some new ideas to the sive backs and wide re- tucky. 4/16 at Wagoner girls 4/19 at Poteau girls 4/20 Girls Qualifier 4/26 Boys Qualifier WINS 4/27 Girls Regional from page B1 5/3 Boys Regional 5/5-6 Girls State Pippenger and Adcock 5-10-11 Boys State each having multiple hits. Matt Clover led Eufaula with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with an impressive nine stolen bases. Prague totaled five hits in the game and had two stolen bases. The Ironheads scored a run in the second and third innings, two runs in the fourth and added an- other in the seventh for the win. -----

Checotah splits RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR in three-way in Eufaula third baseman Tye Pippenger tags out a Prague runner in the first inning of the Ironheads’ win. Crowder The Checotah Wild- with a two-run single, cats (6-3) rallied from Zach Mullen had an RBI behind to take a 9-7 double and Brock Butler Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule 2021 win over Caney Valley added an RBI of his own. on Tuesday in Crowder. From the pitchers Date Opponent There Place 4:00 Time ScrimmageGames The Wildcats got eight mound Butler walked 3-25 Canadian Tourn There TBA V runs in the sixth inning four and had four un- 3-29 Holland Hall Here 4:00 V-V to propel the win. They earned runs in 1 2/3 in- 3-30 Crowder Here 6:00 JV trailed 6-0 in the third 4-1 Dewar Tourn There TBA V nings. Colten Burnett 4-5 Holdenville There 4:30 V-JV inning before putting up threw 5 1/3 innings al- 4-6 Holdenville Here 4:30 V-JV their first run. lowing just three hits and 4-8 Morris Tourn There 4:30 V Jake Vernon’s two-run two runs. 4-12 North Rock Creek Here 4:30 V-JV single sparked the Che- Crowder defeated 4-13 North Rock Creek There 4:30 V-JV cotah come back. Clan- Checotah 9-1 in the 4-15 Okmulgee There 5:00 V-JV cy Campbell followed Wildcats’ first game. 4-16 Checotah There 4:30 V-JV 4-19 Henryetta There 4:30 V-JV 4-20 Henryetta Here 4:30 V-JV 4-22 Warner Here Here 4:30 6:00 V-JV V 4-23 Morris Here 4:30 V-JV LADY IRONHEADS

from page B1 fect from the plate going RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR “Hey these girls did 4-for-4 with a homerun Checotah’s Brock Butler connects on a successful bunt for a base an outstanding job. They to lead the Lady Wildcats hit. Checotah rallied to defeat Caney Valley on Tuesday. 2021 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule continue to get better with (5-4) to an 11-4 win over every game and that’s all Wagoner. Halle Britt also Date Opponent Location Time I can ask of them, to get 3/253/9 Oktaha Checotah Tournament Oktaha Checotah TBA 4:00 connected on a homerun better with every game. that scored three runs. 3/26 Crowder Crowder 4:00 I’m so proud of this team “Amanda is excep- 3/29 Okemah/Wewoka Okemah 4:30/5:30 and their effort today. Re- tional. She has a great ally, really proud,” Eufau- 3/30 Gore/Crowder Eufaula 3:30/5:30 competitive spirit and is la head coach Ryan Green McIntosh County connections 4/1 Morris/Kiefer Morris 4:30/5:30 an awesome teammate. said with a smile. 4/6 Okay Eufaula 4:00 This team really played continue success Kambry Williams led well today against a good 4/8-4/9 Checotah Tournament Checotah TBA Eufaula with three hits Wagoner team. I’m very This past week brought many smiles to citizens 4/12 Canadian Canadian 4:00 and three RBIs, Osborne happy for them as we was 2-for-3 with a pair of of McIntosh County. Eufaula graduate Kendrick 4/13 Warner Eufaula 4:00 continue to get better,” RBIs. Shaver was hired at the Tulsa University as their 4/15 Checotah Eufaula 4:00 Checotah head coach safeties coach. Shaver already has an impressive ----- Erin Bridges said. 4/16 Warner Warner 4:00 history of coaching at the D1 level with stops at Bridges had a great day 4/19 Okemah/Wilburton Eufaula 4:30/6:30 Brown leads Utah State and Washington State. He has devel- as she saw several players 4/20 Preston/Kellyville Preston 4:30/5:30 oped All Americans and NFL players during his Checotah to get hits. Jessie Roachell, 4/22 District Tournament TBA TBA career. victory Kaitlyn Searles and Kloee Bring Shaver on staff instantly gives Tulsa an 4/29 Regional Tournament TBA TBA Checotah senior Vanmeter each went edge in recruiting in the terrain of Oklahoma high Amanda Brown was per- 2-for-4 at the plate. 5/5 State Tournament TBA TBA schools are well known to this talented coach. Secondly Eufaula standout and University of Oklahoma football great Junior Golding legacy 2021 Checotah HS Baseball Schedule lives on as his grandson Joe Golding led Abilene Christian University to the NCAA tournament. The No.14 ranked ACU fell to No.11 UCLA 67-47 on Monday. Head coach Joe Golding, the grand- son of Joe “Junior” Golding, leads ACU. Golding was recently inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Two tidbits of information that has ties to Mc- Intosh County. 1-2-3 break.

Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 [email protected]

Thursday, March 25, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

Quail Ecology and Management Project Report for February 2021

COURTESY Dru caught a massive rainbow last week! It measured 24 eas. WMA. The data on rap- inches long and 6 1/2 lbs. He caught this monster in 10 ft of water while fishing with Broken Bow Trout Guide Steve The results showed tor observations in the Branson at the Lower Mountain Fork Trout Fishery. Get your that the direction, magni- burn areas do not seem license and cast a line this weekend. tude and scale of north- to show an overall effect ern bobwhite habitat se- of prescribed burns on lection is site-dependent raptor activity. at Packsaddle and Beaver In the north block of River. Specifically, there burn plots, Reeves re- was a strong selection corded 23 raptor obser- against trees at Pack- vations in the 2019 burn saddle and no relation- (two growing seasons ship between bobwhites post-burn), eight raptors and trees at Beaver River in the 2020 burn (one (Figure 1). Addition- growing season post- ally, there was selection burn) and eight raptors in for shrub cover at both the unburned area (more WMAs, however bob- than two growing seasons Provided by Oklaho- on their theses, Jennifer whites selected for shrubs post-burn). ma Cooperative Fish and Knutson, John McQuaig more strongly at Beaver In the south block, Wildlife Research Unit, and Landon Neumann River than they did at there were overall fewer Oklahoma State Univer- have been preparing a Packsaddle (Figure 1). raptor observations with sity number of manuscripts Interestingly, bobwhites seven raptors observed No quail transmitters for publication in scien- selected for bare ground in the 2019 burn, eight were deployed or recov- tific journals. These in- at Packsaddle, but select- raptors in the 2020 burn, ered in February. The last clude the effects of woody ed against bare ground at and 12 raptors in the un- transmitters that were vegetation height on the Beaver River (Figure 1). burned area. still transmitting became density of quail and other The resulting paper has Northern harriers stationary in January, in- members of the grassland been submitted to “Ecol- were observed more than dicating that the quail bird community; the re- ogy and Evolution” for twice as frequently as any had perished. Thus, no sponse of vegetation and publication and is cur- other raptor, followed by rently in peer review. American kestrels, mer- new quail locations were animal use to prescribed COURTESY In the invertebrate lins, and red-tailed hawks. obtained in February. burning; and how bob- Checotah head wrestling coach Brett Oleson caught this big In total, 64,948 indi- white movement activity research, Jacob Reeves The plan for the future is crappie slab while fishing on Lake Eufaula. vidual locations from varies with time of day, submitted a manuscript for raptor observation lo- live quail were collected season and weather. on the effects of pre- cations to be overlaid on since the launch of the Using telemetry data scribed burns and disk- a GIS-interpolated map first transmitter in May from the previous quail ing on invertebrate prey of seed nutrient availabil- Lake Eufaula Fishing Report 2018. The field work has study along with land of bobwhite quail to ity for bobwhites to as- “Rangeland Ecology and sess correlations between ended for the quail com- cover data from the Elevation normal, water 40 and murky. For ponent, and the students Rangeland Analysis Plat- Management” for publi- food availability and rap- cation consideration. We tor activity. current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army are working on analyzing form, Samantha Cady ex- Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt- the data and writing their amined the relationship have also been working Finally, Reeves has on his other manuscript begun processing seed wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. Large- theses and dissertations. between habitat use and mouth, smallmouth, spotted, striped and white For the invertebrate percent cover of woody on the nutritional quality samples collected during of arthropod prey of bob- his January fieldwork and bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, plastic and seed component, shrubs, trees and bare baits and spinnerbaits around docks and main data collection will con- ground, and whether whites to prepare it for has also been planning submission. for the spring field sea- lake. Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on tinue through spring. these selection patterns chicken liver, cut bait, hotdogs, live bait, live shad In addition to continu- varied between Pack- In addition, Reeves son. has begun processing (This project is funded and stinkbait below the dam, along channels, dis- ing their analyses of col- saddle and Beaver River charge and main lake. Crappie good on hair jigs, lected data and working wildlife management ar- data from his January in part by the Oklahoma fieldwork at Packsaddle Department of Wild- jigs, minnows, plastic baits and tube jigs along life Conservation’s State channels, creek channels, docks, main lake and Wildlife Grants Pro- river channel. gram, Federal Aid Project Report submitted by David deMontigny, game OSSaa wants more say in F18AF001-10: Quail Ecol- warden stationed in McIntosh County. ogy and Management II.) streaming service

RODnEy HaLTOM basketball team over an Network, which has ex- SPORTS EDITOR open microphone. clusive rights to broad- Oklahoma Secondary Jackson announced in cast Oklahoma postsea- School Activities Asso- a statement that the crew son contests. In an earlier ciation Executive Direc- would not be announcing published report, it was tor David Jackson said any more games for the estimated the network that his organization remainder of the champi- would pay the OSSAA an should have more input onship games. estimated $550,000 over toward the selection of A recommendation the life of the contract. broadcasters used to live will be made to the OS- NFHS Network hires stream postseason events SAA board of directors streaming services like for the NFHS Network, concerning the organiza- OSPN and others, both which has an exclusive tion’s relationship with the inside and outside of contract with OSSAA for NFHS Network moving Oklahoma, to cover OS- such presentations. forward when the board SAA’s postseason events. The statement came af- meets on March 24. Jackson said the OSSAA ter an announcer spewed The OSSAA is in the sometimes has input on racist speech directed at midst of a 10-year agree- these hirings and often the Norman High girls ment with the NFHS does not. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, March 25, 2021 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

words and figures. LegalLEGAL Notice NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHER’S (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, NOTICE: Construct, equip and furnish PROBATE OF ESTATE, LETTERS Prepared by: The Heirs, Executors, Ad- All real estate advertised herein Legal Notice Phase VI of a new Cafeteria/Safe OF ADMINISTRATION, APPOINT- Barry G. Reynolds, OBA ministrators, Devisees, Trust- is subject to the Federal Fair Published in the McIntosh County Room to include but not be limited MENT OF PERSONAL REPRESEN- #13202 ees and Assigns of Willie A. Housing Act, which makes it Democrat, Thursday, March 18 and to: electrical fixtures and equipment TATIVE, AND DETERMINATION R. Kyle Alderson, OBA Green, Deceased, the Unknown 25, 2021 $215,000 OF HEIRS #30470 Successors of Willie A. Green, illegal to advertise “any pref- Eagan Law Office PROCLAMATION AND Construct, equip and furnish A cashier’sNOW, on check, this 17a thcertified day of Marchcheck TITUS HILLIS REYNOLDS Deceased, and the State of erence, limitation or discrimi- NOTICE OF ELECTION Phase VII of a new Cafeteria/Safe 2021, Anna Jo Benton and Randall L. LOVE Oklahoma; ex rel, Oklahoma nation because of race, color, Under and by virtue of Section Room to include but not be limited Clark,five percent having (5%) filed of thein thisbid shall Court the 15 East Fifth Street, Suite Tax Commission religion, sex, handicap, famil- 26, Article X of the Oklahoma Con- to: flooring and kitchen equipment Petition for Probate of Will, Appoint- 3700(918) 689-2528 stitution and Title 70, Article XV, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 No. CV-21-26 ial status or national origin, 15 (fifteen) days from date of this $215,000 ment of Personal Representative, and Oklahoma Statutes 2011, and other Construct, equip and furnish Determination of Heirs, alleging that (918) 587-6800 Fax: (918) or intention to make any such lawsfull no supplementary more than 15 (fifteen) and amenda- days Phase VIII of a new Cafeteria/Safe Joseph A. Butenschoen died testate 587-6822 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION preference, limitation or dis- tory thereto and a Resolution of the Roomin, be denied to include the butbenefits not be of limitedor be on or about February 1, 2021, leaving Attorneys for Petitioners STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO crimination.” Board of Education of Independent to: millwork, doors and Windows real and personal property within the THE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AD- 4. Certification of Non- This newspaper will not know- School District Number 27 of McIn- $215,000 jurisdiction of this Court, and praying MINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, ingly accept any advertising for tosh County, Oklahoma, adopted on Construct, equip and furnish for a determination of the heirs, the Legal Notice TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS the 25th day of January, 2021, an elec- Phase IX of a new Cafeteria/Safe appointment of Anna Jo Benton and OF WILLIE A. GREEN, DE- real estate which is in violation Published in the McIntosh Petition filed in said Cause on or tion is hereby called to be held in said Room to include but not be limited to: Randall L. Clark as Co-Personal Rep- County Democrat, Thursday, CEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN of the law. All persons are here- School District on the 6th day of April, paint, and interior finishes $215,000 resentativesthirty (30) days of the from Estate the of date Joseph of the A. March 25, April 1 and 8, 2021 SUCCESSORS OF WILLIE A. by informed that all dwellings 2021, for the purpose of submitting to Construct, equip and furnish Butenschoen, and for issuance of Let- IN THE DISTRICT COURT GREEN, DECEASED, GREET- advertised are available on an the registered qualified electors there- Phase X of a new Cafeteria/Safe Room ters Testamentary. FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY INGS: equal opportunity basis. of the following proposition: to include but not be limited to: ex- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that STATE OF OKLAHOMA You and each of you are PROPOSITION terior finishes; security equipment the Petition for Probate of Will, Ap- Claudia Landon, Vincent herebytitle and notifiedconfirming thatpossession you as have “Shall Independent School Dis- $215,000 pointment of Personal Representative, Green, been sued in the District Court trict Number 27 of McIntosh County, Construct, equip and furnish Final and Determination of Heirs be and is Plaintiffs, of McIntosh County, State of A one-third (1/3) interest in a part Oklahoma, incur an indebtedness by Phase of a new Cafeteria/Safe Room hereby set for hearing on the 5th day of vs. Oklahoma, in Cause No. CV- issuing its bonds in the sum of Two to include but not be limited to: ad- May, 2021, at the hour of 9 o’clock am/ (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) Million Seven Hundred Thirty Thou- ditional school furniture, fixtures and pm of said day, in Courtroom 1 before sand Dollars ($2,730,000) to provide equipment $715,000 the Honorable Judge of the District funds to be issued in series for the TOTAL: $2,730,000 Court, Probate Division, McIntosh purpose of constructing, equipping, WITNESS our hands as President County Courthouse, in the City of Eu- Legal Notice HOUSING / repairing and remodeling school and Clerk of the above Board of Edu- faula, Oklahoma. Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, March 25 and April 1, 2021 PROPERTY buildings, acquiring school furniture, cation and the seal of said School Dis- It is further ordered that notice fixtures and equipment and acquiring trict this 25th day of January, 2021. of said hearing be given by mail to STATE OF OKLAHOMA and improving school sites and levy (SEAL) each of the heirs whose addresses are DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For Rent and collect an annual tax, in addition /s/ BARRY C. HORSLEY JR. known, and by publishing same in The Advertisement to Contractors - April 15, 2021 to all other taxes, upon all the taxable ManagementPresident, Board(SAM) of registration Education Mcintosh County Democrat, a news- 10:30 A.M. Bid Opening property in such District sufficient to ATTEST: paper published in said county, all ac- Plans and proposals for this bid opening will be ready for sale on March 25, 2021. For Rent: two bedroom, one pay the interest on such bonds as it /s/ BILLY SKILES cording to law. No bidding proposals will be issued to any Contractor after April 14, 2021 10:30 A.M. bath, handicapped acces- falls due and also to constitute a sink- tractors)Clerk, in Board order to of be Education awarded Any person interested in the The cost for each bidding proposal is $50.00 + tax. State Standard Specifications sible, outbuildings, one block ing fund for the payment of the prin- estate may appear and contest tionmay of be said purchased Plaintiff by on contacting file in Officesaid Services Division. No refunds will be made cipal thereof when due, said bonds to the Petition by filing written op- for bidding documents or specification books purchased. from lake, Enchanted Oaks, bear interest not to exceed the rate position thereto on the ground $500/month, $500 deposit. Legal Notice Sample proposals, preliminary plans, long form and short form notices, order forms, of ten (10%) percentum per annum, Published in the McIntosh County of incompetence of the appli- bid tabs and awards, can be accessed on ODOT’s Web site: http://www.okladot. 918-473-7944. payable semi-annually and to become Democrat, Thursday, March 25, 2021 cant or may assert his/her own state.ok.us/contracts/index.htm due serially within ten (10) years from IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT rights to the administration cordance with specifications on Bids must be prepared as directed by the State Standard Specifications. Unless their date?” COURT OF MCINTOSH COUNTY and pray the Letters be issued Need a place to hide and re- file in the Engineer’s Office. Plans, (property)otherwise situatedspecified, in bids McIntosh for all projects must be submitted over the internet to Bid The voting devices used at said STATE OF OKLAHOMA to himself/herself. specifications and other bidding Express(http://www.bidx.com) using AASHTOware Project Bids. Instructions for us- lax? Two-room suites $350/ election shall set out the proposition DATED this 17th day of In the matter of the Estate of ing Bid Express, Project Bids, and the electronic bidding process are available from week, one-room $220/week. as above set forth and shall also con- March 2021. JOSEPH A. BUTENSCHOEN, the Office Engineer Division. When written bids are allowed, sealed proposals may tain the words: By:/s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED Utilities paid, fully furnished, Deceased. be delivered directly to the Office Engineer Division prior to the scheduled bid open- For the above proposition BY BRENDON BRIDGES fridge, microwave. Monthly Case No. PB-2021-15 ing. For written bids, do not disassemble the bidding proposal in any way. Against the above proposi- rates available! Lake Eu- Judge: JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT the official Plat thereof. tion ORDER AND NOTICE OF COURT Any firm bidding a project as a joint venture must complete the ‘Request for Joint faula Inn, I40 and Hwy 150. The polls shall be opened at seven HEARING FOR PETITION FOR District Judge Venture’ form, which is posted on the ODOT website, prior to the bid opening. 918-473-2376. o’clock A.M. and remain open con- Unless otherwise specified in the proposal, all bids must be submitted with a pro- tinuously until and be closed at seven posal guaranty equal to 5% of the bid total. o’clock P.M. BUSINESS / EMPLOYMENT A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on April 02, 2021 concerning this April 15, Mobile Homes The number and location of the 2021 10:30 A.M. bid opening in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation(ODOT) polling places and the names of the Commission Room. Submit any questions or concerns to the Office Engineer Divi- persons who shall conduct said elec- Help WantedPetition filed in said Cause on or sion via email: [email protected], fax: 405-522-0972, or phone: 1998 Waverly mobile home, tionTelephone: shall be (918)designated 689-253 by the County 16x80 with three bedrooms (405) 521- 2625. Please include the words “Pre-bid question(s)” along with the call Election Board(s). Such officers shall Part-time office assistant Now hiring experienced order and the bid opening date of the project in question in the subject line of the two baths, A/C, carport on also act as counters. correspondence. The specific projects for which at needed: phones, invoicing, cooks and servers at 6/10th of an acre, $55,000. Plans, proposals, and specifications may be examined for free in the ODOT plan least seventy (70%) percent of the pro- computer experience a plus, Chuck’s Bar & Grill. Call 918-618-4028 or 918-441- reading room, in the Office Engineer Division in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or on ceeds of the aforesaid Bonds shall be Hardcopy plans and specifications 7744. rotating weekends and holi- 573-944-2870title and confirming for possession interview as the ODOT website. expended and the dollar amounts for days. Terra Starr RV Park appointment. each project shall be as follows: The minimum wage to be paid laborers and mechanics employed on this project 918-689-7094. shall be included in the proposal. May,Construct, 2020, and equipthen at and said furnishoffice Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block SALES Phase I of a new Cafeteria/Safe Room KirkOne (1) Tank Bridgeport Trucks Beach in SecondMorris The Oklahoma Department of Transportation(ODOT) ensures that no person to include but not be limited to: Part-time housekeeper/ needs an oil hauler with or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national site work and preconstruction services origin,age, disability, retaliation or genetic information, be excluded from participa- cleaning person needed. ClassNortheast A Quarterand hazmat. (SW/4 NE/4) 918- ment 15 Garage(fifteen) days Sale from date of $190,000 Will be responsible for daily tion in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under Construct, equip and furnish 733-2600.of Section Eleven (11), Township any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, its recipients, cleaning of buildings on Ten (10) North, Range Sixteen (16) Movingin full no more sale than on 15 Lake (fifteen) Eu- Phase II of a new Cafeteria/Safe Room sub - recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation please contact the property, including rest- Hiring all levels of techs, pay faula April 1st, 2nd and 3rd, to include but not be limited to: ADA Coordinator at 405-521-4140 or the Oklahoma Relay Service at 1-800-722- site work and foundation $105,000 rooms and cabins. Terra based on experience. Call 0353. If you have any ADA or Title VI questions email [email protected]. 8:00am-3pm. Exit Hwy 69 Construct, equip and furnish Starr RV Park 918-689- 918-473-2214 and ask for Description of work and location of project: (918) 689-2528 at Stigler/Carlton Landing. envelope addressed as specified Phase III of a new Cafeteria/Safe 7094. Chris or Joe. WITNESS my hand and official seal Call Order: 175 Follow the signs to Wind- Room to include but not be limited to: SSP-251C(116)PM US-266 MUSKOGEE JP NO. 26288(04) sor Shores, 92 Lochview concrete work and masonry SBR-4000(107)SB I-40 MCINTOSH JP NO. 33440(04) $215,000 WIDEN, RESURFACE, AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION Lane. Tools, 15 ft. canoe, Construct, equip and furnish lawn equipment, table saw, Phase IV of a new Cafeteria/Safe I-40/US-266: I-40, OVER US 266 0.6 MILES WEST OF THE MUSKOGEE fishingCOMMISSIONERS and hunting gear, Room to MINUTES include but not be limited COUNTY LINE. US-266, FROM 1.4 MILES EAST NEAR WARNER. to: HVAC fixtures and equipment STATE OF OKLAHOMA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION kitchen, refrigerators, crafts (918) 689-2528 MINUTES OF REGULAR$215,000 MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. - By: TIM GATZ, Director. and more. (918) 471-4002 facsimile McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OFConstruct, COMMISSIONERS equip and furnish The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. April 6th, 2020 F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation Phase V of a new Cafeteria/Safe Room No. R-20-27. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. The McIntosh County Board of Commissionersto met include on Monday, but notApril be 6th limited, 2020, in to: a regu- exte- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’rior partitions meeting and roominterior on the partitions first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6th, 2020. The Motion was approved with floor. Chairman,MISC. Michael Burns; Vice Chairman, Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; and the following votes: All aye. County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Advance$215,000 notice of the Meeting was posted on H. BOCC acknowledged receipt of McIntosh County Treasurer Statutory Report as of the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east January 31st, 2020 (prepared by State Auditor and Inspector). entrancesFree of the Firewood Courthouse, on the 2nd day of April, 2020. I. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Cash Fund I. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations. The Motion was approved II. Roll was called with the following responses: Burns, present;SERVICES Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. Tulsa FreePendley, firewood, present. excellent J. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Monthly III. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Minutes of the Reports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Stockyard Inc. quality, Commissioners’ come and Meeting pick held onit Marchup. 30th, 2020.Gravel, The Motion Sand,was approved Etc with the All aye. 918-618-3397. following votes: All aye. K. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Certificate IV. Purchaseor Orders:consigning A Motion was please made by Phillips call andthe seconded office by Pendley to approve of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Sale every Monday 9 a.m. signing of purchase orders to be processed forAll payment your on Aprilgravel, 6th, 2020. sand, The Motion rock was Tax. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. N.E. Oklahoma’s largest and finest livestock market. approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020and other911 Phone materials 386, AT&T (SBC), deliv- 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer Over 100,000 head sold annually. UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. AT&T, 317.53, UTILITIES389, AT&T (SBC), 317.53,ered. UTILITIES390, Full loads AT&T (SBC), (ten 317.53, wheel- UTILI- the following votes: All aye. TIES 391, AT&T,Call 234.34,Jean forUTILITIES; CDBG 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- M. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election MENT; General 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS,er) or halfLLC, 1023.09, loads. Road Tractor Material3081, and Board Payroll Reimbursement. The Motion was approved with the following Weekly Market Report BANK OF EUFAULA,all your 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART,skid 397.03, steer FUEL3083, available. PHILLIPS, Terry’sBILLY votes: All aye. Total Head of Cattle: 2,935 BOB, 30.19,advertising TRAVEL3084, needs... BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers SALARY3086, MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00,Trucks RENT3087, 918-707-0732. SHATSWELL, GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved 300-350 CAMILLE, 918-689-2191150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER with the following votes: All aye. $190.00-$200.00 $155.00-$165.00 LEASE3089, EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for 350-400 $186.00-$196.00 $153.50-$163.50 FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- PUBLICOak Grove Senior Citizens NOTICE Center (Bailey Breedlove) for $200.00. The Motion was VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093,Tractor Work INDIAN NATION approved with the following votes: All aye. 400-450 $173.00-$183.00 $155.00-$165.00 WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 450-500 30.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN You benefitof Appropriations from public (County notices. Jail) in thePublic amount notices of $7,000.00. are required The Motion because was $172.00-$182.00 $154.50-$164.50 VALLEYOKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52,Tractor UTILITIES3098, work PIED PIPER, and 60.00, build: PEST a governmentapproved with body the or following corporation votes: All wants aye. to do something you need 500-550 $162.00-$172.00 $145.00-$155.00 SPRAYING3099, EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL, LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic 550-600 $158.00-$168.00 AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIESpads, 3102, driveways, CVEC, 164.29, roads,UTILITIES3103, tin to knowpayment about. for Bank of America P-Card statement (March 2020) for $337.53. The $140.00-$150.00 OG&E,CLASSIFIED 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 600-650 $157.50-$167.50 $120.50-$130.50 188.27, UTILITIES3106, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT,horn 374.90, installation, COPIER/OVERAGES brush 3107, hog- R. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve 324A Claim AT&T, 157.97, UTILITIES3108, AT&T, 108.88, UTILITIES;ging, under- Health 301, brush OKLAHOMA cut STATE and Whenfor government payment to Porum is about Public to Works change Authority your in life, the oramount your of property $24,817.50 or DEPTAD OF HEALTH,NETWORK 10939.38, SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PESTstacked. SPRAYING304, Call FIVE STARBob OFFICE Green SUPPLY, assetsS. A areMotion about was madeto be by taken, Pendley newspaper and seconded notices by Phillips are to approvethere to Transfer keep of Joe Don Eaves 129.40,FOR OFFICE MORE SUPPLIES305, INFO CALL STATEWIDE COMMERICAL CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, you informed.Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was Cell 918-760-1300 JANITORIAL SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66,918-490-2232 TRAVEL307, LYNN, orAMANDA, 918-361- 15.12, approved with the following votes: All aye. Office 918-234-3438 1-888-815-2672TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86,5276. TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of Home 918-266-2893 182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Fundswww.oklahomanotices.com (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved AGE METER/EQPWANT LEASE311, TO BUY WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, U. A Motionfor free was access made byto Pendleypublic noticesand seconded in Oklahoma by Phillips newspapers to approve Transfer of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316,Recycle/Trash SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, Service 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved OLDUTILITIES317, GUITAR$ AT&T WANTED! (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, LARRY 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of BRING$SERVICE, CA$HINC, 480.00, for REPAIRS1916, vintage USAMHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved guitars,DISCOUNT tube TIRE amps, OF STILLWATER, banjos, mandolins, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. Petition filed in said Cause on or ING1919, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of etc.75.00, Fender, TRASH Gibson, SERVICE1921, Martin, MHC Gretsch, KENWORTH TULSA, 118.74, PARTS1922, CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The SPECIAL COW SALE others.UNIFORM Call CLEANING1923, or text 918-288-2222. CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 105.62, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. www.stringswest.comUTILITIES1924, AT&T, 266.50, UTILITIES1925, SOUTER LIMESTONESue’s & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 8333.20, Road Material1926, P&K EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE,RECYCLING, 331.00, BLADES1927, CINTAS, of Appropriations (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of 130.02,MINERAL UNIFORM CLEANING1928, AUCTION HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK OF AMERICA, 88.86, PARTS1931, Y. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY CO., 716.10, HYDRAULIC FLUID1932,SANITATION HOPKINS OIL & CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of MINERALRENT ON HANNA AUCTION YARD, 200.00,+ RENT1933, NAPATRANSFER AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, STATION PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE– OF 440 STILLWATER,/- acres 511.24, TIRES1935, CVEC, 161.51, UTILITIES1936, Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll + PUBLIC working SERVICE interest. CO. OF Kingfisher, OK., 35.90, Major, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Lots NINE (9) and TEN (10), in Payne,UTILITIES1938, Blaine SUES & Garfield RECYCLING Co., & SANITATION, OK. 65.00,Let UTILITIES1939, Us Supply HOPKINS Your FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids Block THREE (3), of Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; received for asphalting. The Motion was approved with – the SERVING following votes: AprilJail-ST 1st 1236, @ MR. 10am. PRINTER, Online 247.00, bidding SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER,Trash 247.00, Disposal SIGN1238, Needs G&C ELEC- DON’SAll aye. A Motion MOBILE was made by Phillips HOMES and seconded by Pendley to approve available!TRIC, BILL wigginsauctioneers.com E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, for TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following detailsMEDICAL1240, OR Lynsie MR. @ PRINTER,580-554-2633. 96.00, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- THEvotes: AREA All aye. SINCE 1984. FEATURING PLIES1242, OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTILResidential WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. CLEANINGOFFICES SUPPLIES1244, FOR LEASE ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- HOMESAttended by County BY Clerk, WINSTON, Treasurer, Assessor, and all HAMILTON, three Commissioners. TIVE INC., 20.98, TINT1246, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC,Commercial 1677.00, phone • Industrialcards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. 44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII.NEW A Motion wasVISION made by Phillips & andDEER seconded byVALLEY. Pendley to adjourn CHECK Meeting. The FORREIMBURSEMENT348, LEASE: Three Offices OFFICE / 40DEPOT, Rooms. 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. FINANCE, 529.98, COPIER LEASE350, DOUGS AUTO REPAIR, 71.00, REPAIRS351, BRANS- Signed this 13th day of April, 2020. Roll-in Showers Ideal for clinics, travel nurses, CPA’s. Call for Prices OUR Roll-in WEBSITE Showers TO SEE FLOOR- SATURDAY, MARCH 27 CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers LargeV. Reports footage. Remodeled. High traf- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS fic locationA. 911 in Idabel,Coordinator, Oklahoma Matt Hackler, near gave his reportWe to the Pick BOCC. Up or PLANS, PICTURES,for qualified VIRTUAL TOURS AT NOON B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified for qualified BeaversVI. Action Bend. Items 580-286-8081. You Bring to Us! Bill &Phillips, PRICING. Vice Chairman for qualified A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member Apache Auction Market ADVERTISEreplacement STATEWIDE vehicle for Emergency Management. The Motion was approved with Veterans the following votes: All aye. ATTEST: Veterans B. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded918-473-2286 by Phillips to approve Transfer 3020 West Cherokee, Sallisaw VeteransVeterans Apache, OK Put your messageof Appropriations where it matters (Emergency most Management) in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk – IN OKLAHOMAMotion was NEWSPAPERS. approved with Wethe following votes:Open All Mon-Fri aye. 8am to 4pm Call Now! For more information on buying or consigning please call the office C. 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21-26, wherein Claudia Land- of the plaintiffs filed herein ceased, the known and un- taken as true and correct and supplies, equipment, tools, and forwarded by mail, the sealed on is plaintiff, and The Heirs, against you on or before the known heirs, executors, ad- judgment rendered accordingly personnel to perform all neces- envelope containing the bid Executors, Administrators, De- 15th day of May, 2021, the al- ministrators, trustees and decreeing that said Plaintiff is sary labor for the renovation of must be enclosed in another visees, Trustees and Assigns legations of said Petition, will assigns of Dean Alan Ehlers, if the owner of the property de- Eufaula City Hall. This project envelope addressed as speci- of Willie A. Green, Deceased, be taken as true, and judgment any. scribed in said Petition, to the is eligible for sales tax exemp- fied in the bid form. All blank et al., are defendants, and the determining the heirs of Willie YOU, and each of you, are exclusion of the Defendants tion. spaces for bid prices must be plaintiff alleging that they are A. Green, deceased will be en- hereby notified that the Plain- named therein. Given under A mandatory Pre-bid confer- completed in ink, or typewrit- they owner of and in posses- tered, and a Decree quieting tiff named in the caption hereof my hand and seal the 2 day of ence for all bidders will be held ten and in both words and fig- sion of the following described plaintiffs’ title to the above-de- has filed a Petition in the Dis- March, 2021. at Project Location on March ures. real property, to-wit: scribed property will be entered trict Court of McIntosh County, (SEAL) 25, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., local Bids received more than A tract of land lying in the against each of you, the said State of Oklahoma, Case No. COURT CLERK time. Prospective bidders are ninety-six (96) hours, exclud- SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 20, defendants. CV-2021-23 against you, and McINTOSH COUNTY, OKLA- required to attend. ing Saturdays, Sundays and Township 12 North, Range 16 WITNESS my hand this 12 each of you, et al., alleging that HOMA The work shall be done in holidays, before the time set East, IB&M McIntosh County, day of March, 2021. she is the owner of the fol- By:/s/ Donna Coffman accordance with plans and for opening of bids, as well as more particularly described as Lisa Rodebush, Court Clerk lowing-described real property Deputy specifications on file in the bids received after the time set follows: Beginning at a point McIntosh County, Oklaho- situated in McIntosh County, WRIGHT STOUT & WIL- City Engineer’s Office. Plans, for receipt of bids, WILL NOT 208.72 feet East of the NW ma State of Oklahoma, to-wit: BURN, P.L.L.C. specifications and other bid- be considered and will be RE- corner of said SW1/4SW1/4; By /s/ Crystal Newton Lots 128 in Blue Water Paula Ranallo Wilburn, OBA ding documents are available TURNED UNOPENED. thence East 296.40 feet; thence Deputy Oaks Amended Plat, a subdivi- # 12446 for public inspection and cop- A cashier’s check, a certi- South 230 feet; thence West Prepared by:/s/ Pat Layden sion located in the NE/4 of the 300 W. Broadway; P.O. Box ies may be obtained by visiting fied check or a surety bond in 296.40 feet; thence North 230 Pat Layden, OBA #12370 NW/4 of Section 13, Township 707 the respective Engineer: the amount of five percent (5%) feet more or less to the point of Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. 10 North, Range 18 East of the Muskogee, Oklahoma Cowan Group Engineer- of the bid shall accompany the beginning; less and except and 23 E. Carl Albert Parkway IM&M, McIntosh County, Okla- 74402-0707 ing, LLC, 7100 N. Classen, sealed proposal of each bid- reserving to the grantor, his P.O. Box 1871 homa, according to the record- (918) 682-0091/ Fax: (918) Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK der. Deposits will be returned heirs and assigns an easement McAlester, OK 74502 ed plat thereof 683-6340 73116. to unsuccessful bidders. Each for roadway along the North 22 Phone: (918) 423-7211 That said Defendants, and Attorney for Plaintiff phone: 406-463-3369 bid submitted is a legal of- feet for the use and benefit of Fax: (918) 423-4888 each of them named herein, Complete digital project fer and when accepted by the owners in the SW1/4SW1/4; claim some right, title, lien, bidding documents are avail- Town, constitutes a FIRM AND and less and except all oil, gas, estate, encumbrance, claim, Legal Notice able for a non-refundable fee BINDING CONTRACT. The coal and other minerals in and Legal Notice assessment or interest in and Published in the Indian of $50.00 by going to www. Town reserves the right to RE- under said land. Published in the Indian to said real property involved Journal, Thursday, March 18 cowangroup.co, navigating JECT ANY or ALL BIDS. The Lots Twelve, Twenty-four, Journal, Thursday, March 11, herein adverse to that of said and 25, 2021 to the Bid Documents page, Owner reserves the uncondi- Thirty-six, Thirty-seven, Forty- 18 and 25, 2021 Plaintiff, which constitutes a City of Eufaula and by entering Quest Project tional right to cancel all or any nine, Fifty-eight, Sixty-seven, IN THE DISTRICT COURT cloud upon the title of said SOLICITATION FOR BIDS #7654956 the website’s project portion of this project within Sixty-eight and Seventy-two in OF McINTOSH COUNTY property, as is set forth in the Notice is hereby given that search page. Please contact thirty (30) days from the date Gentry Creek Acres, situated STATE OF OKLAHOMA Petition filed herein, reference the City of Eufaula, “Owner” QuestCDN.com at 952-233- of the opening of the bids, for within the North half of North- CYNTHIA WEBB made thereto. will receive and open sealed 1632 or [email protected] for any reason and at its sole dis- west Quarter of Section Thirty- Plaintiff, That the Defendants, and Bids for the construction of: assistance in free membership cretion. two, Township Twelve North, vs. each of them, be adjudged to Eufaula City Hall Renova- registration, downloading and Range Sixteen East, in McIn- have no right, title, claim, es- tion working with this digital proj- tosh County, Oklahoma. DEAN ALAN EHLERS, if he tate or interest in and to the in City Hall, P.O. Box 684 or ect information. Legal Notice A tract of land lying in the is married, his spouse and if real property involved in this 17 Hospital Dr., Eufaula, Okla- Hardcopy plans and specifi- Published in the Indian N1/2 NW1/4 of Section 32, deceased, the known and un- cause of action and that they, homa 74432 until 10:00 a.m., cations are available for a non- Journal, Thursday, March 18 Township 12 North, Range 16 known heirs, executors, ad- and each of them, be perpetu- on the 1st day of April 2021 for refundable fee of $75.00 from and 25, 2021 East in McIntosh County, more ministrators, trustees and as- ally barred and enjoined from the renovation of Eufaula City Cowan Group Engineering. No IN THE DISTRICT COURT commonly described as follows; signs of DEAN ALAN EHLERS setting up or asserting any Hall. Bids shall be opened at documents will be mailed until IN AND FOR Lots Seventy-three and Seven- Defendants. right, title, claim, estate or in- the above stated time for re- payment is received in full. MCINTOSH COUNTY ty-four, located in Gentry Creek Case No. CV-2021-23 terest in and to said property. ceipt of Bids or as soon there- Each bid must be submit- STATE OF OKLAHOMA Acres development, according NOTICE BY PUBLICATION That said Defendants, and each after as practicable at Eufaula ted in a sealed envelope bear- IN THE MATTER OF THE to recorded plat thereof. THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA of them, must answer the Peti- Community Center, 121 High ing on the outside, the name ESTATE OF TONY RACKLEY And you, the said defen- tion filed herein by Plaintiff on St., Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432. of the bidder, his/her address Dean Alan Ehlers and if th dants, are further notified un- married, his spouse and if de- or before the 20 day of April, This project consists of fur- and the name of the project for (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6 less you answer said Petition 2021, or said Petition will be nishing all required materials, which the bid is submitted. If

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Deceased. total of the sums to bear interest at the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Oklahoma and approved by the Own- bers for each physical location Case No.: PB-20-44 legally allowed rate per annum until that you have been sued in Case No. Property Address: 416721 E er and Engineer, will be required for of a business. All entities doing NOTICE OF HEARING FI- paid, whereof all of the sums remain CV-2021-____ in the District Court 1210 Road the faithful performance of the con- business with the U.S. Govern- NAL REPORT AND FINAL AC- unpaid. Appraised at $45,000.00. of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by Eufaula, OK 74432-5433 tract. A Maintenance Bond guaran- ment can receive a DUNS num- COUNT AND PETITION FOR WITNESS MY HAND this 9th day ROSEMARY MAXEY as Plaintiff and subject to taxes, tax sales, teeing the repair of all damage due to ber FREE of charge and, under FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIB- of March, 2021. you and each of you must answer said expenses for preservation of improper materials or workmanship normal circumstances, within TUION AND DISCHARGE SHERIFF OF MCINTOSH Petition filed in said Cause on or be- the involved real estate; prior for a period of one (1) year, after the 1-2 business days when using NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN COUNTY fore the 10th day of May 2021, or the mortgages and liens and re- acceptance of the work by the Owner, the D&B web form process at that TONY RACKLEY, Adminis- STATE OF OKLAHOMA allegations contained therein will be demption rights, if any. will be required. http://fedgov.dnb.com/web- trator of the Estate of CHERYL BY /s/ Angela Reasor taken as true and judgment rendered Said sale will be made pur- This project is to be financed by form A. RACKLEY, deceased, having Deputy as prayed therein, against you and suant to a Special Execution a loan from the Oklahoma Water The bids filed with the McIn- filed in this Court a FINAL AC- Prepared by: each of you, quieting the title and con- and Order of Sale duly issued Resources Board through the De- tosh County Rural Water Dis- COUNT AND PETITION FOR Collin M. Hinds, OBA #17391 firming possession as to the following upon a judgment entered in partment of Environment Quality trict # 8 will be opened and ORDER ALLOWING FINAL AC- Hinds Law Firm, PC described property, to-wit: the District Court of McIntosh Drinking Water State Revolving Fund considered by the McIntosh COUNT, DETERMINATION OF 115 W. 3rd St., Ste. 410 The NW/4 NW/4 and the N/2 County, Oklahoma, in the (DWSRF) and shall be referred to as County Rural Water District HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ES- Tulsa, OK 74103 SW/4NW/4 in Section 9, Township 9 above-numbered case wherein DWSRF Project No. P40-1020529-01. # 8, at a meeting to be held TATE, the hearing of the same, (918) 514-3203 North, Range 15 East, less oil, gas and Arvest Bank is Plaintiff and A. “Equal Opportunity in in the Rural Water District , which will include a hearing [email protected] other minerals and less tracts to USA. those persons or entities set Employment: All qualified appli- Oklahoma at 10:00 am on the upon various matters request- Attorney for Plaintiff And forth above are Defendants. cants will receive considerations for 14th day of April , 20 21, but ed therein to be taken into con- S/2 NW/4 and E/2 SE/4 NW/4 SHERIFF OF MCINTOSH employment without regard to race, all bids shall remain on file sideration by the Court, has of Section 35 and SW/4 SW/4 and COUNTY color, religion, sex, national origin, age at least forty-eight (48) hours been fixed by the Judge of said Legal Notice W/2 NW/4 SW/4 of Section 36, all in By:/s/ Angela Reasor or physical handicap. Bidders on this thereafter before a contract Court for the 13th day of April, Published in the Indian Township 9 North, Range 14 East, less W. Brent Kelley work will be required to comply with will be made and entered into 2021, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., Journal, Thursday, March 18, oil, gas and other minerals and less KELLEY & TAYLOR, P.C. the President’s Executive Order No. thereon. Bids received more in the Courtroom of the un- 25 and April 1, 2021 tracts to USA 401 N. Hudson Ave., Suite 11246, as amended. The requirements than ninety-six (96) hours prior dersigned Judge, MCINTOSH CV-2021-3 barring and enjoining you and 200 for bidders and contractors under this to the Bid Opening will be re- County Courthouse, Eufaula, AMENDED NOTICE BY each of you from ever asserting any Oklahoma City, OK 73102 order are explained in the specifica- turned. Oklahoma, and all persons in- PUBLICATION right, title or interest in and to said Telephone: (405) 848-6803 tions.@ A pre-bid conference will terested in said estate are no- THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA property adverse to the determination B. “Each bidder must fully be held on this project at 9:00 tified then and there to appear TO: of ownership made by the Court. comply with the requirement, terms am on the day of April 6, 2021, and show cause, if any they NEW SOUTH FEDERAL WITNESS my hand this 2nd day of Legal Notice and conditions of the Department of in the McIntosh County Rural have, why said account should SAVINGS BANK, devisees, lega- March, 2021. Published in the Indian Journal, Environmental Quality Small, Mi- Water district #8, Oklahoma. not be settled and allowed and tees, successors and assigns (SEAL) Thursday, March 25 and April 1, 2021 nority, Women’s Businesses Require- The contract is to be award- said estate distributed. immediate and remote, and MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT Oklahoma Drinking Water State ments including affirmative steps to ed to the lowest responsive, re- DATED this 9 day of March, EVERBANK, devisees, legatees, CLERK Revolving Fund contract with small, minority and sponsible bidder. The Owner 2021. successors and assigns imme- By:/s/ Taylor Thomason Advertisement for Bids women’s businesses during the per- reserves the right to waive any /s/ Brian McLaughlin diate and remote, Defendants, Deputy Notice to Bidders formance of this contract. The bidder informality in the bidding and JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT GREETINGS: Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 Notice is hereby given that Rural commits itself to the affirmative steps the right to reject any and all COURT You are hereby notified that Attorney for Plaintiff Water District # 8 hereinafter called to contract with small, minority and bids in accordance with the COURTNEY L. EAGAN the Plaintiff, TIGER JO MCEL- 150 Foley Avenue the “Owner” will receive sealed bids women’s businesses contained herein Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Eagan Law Office HANEY, has filed Petition in Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 at the Office of the RWD #8,116659 S. and all other requirements, terms and Act. Conditional bids shall not 150 Foley Ave. the District Court of McIntosh (918) 689-2528 4241 Road Eufaula , Oklahoma, until conditions of these bid conditions be accepted. Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 County, Oklahoma, to quiet ti- 10:00 am on the day of April 14 , 20 by submitting a properly signed bid. 3/8/21 918-689-2528 - phone tle as to the following described 21 . Requirements are contained in DEQ Date 918-689-2529- fax real estate in McIntosh County, Legal Notice Drinking Water McIntosh County Guidance and Procedures, DW-700.” Oklahoma, to-wit: Published in the Indian Rural Water District # 8 Water System C. All bidders must comply with Jeff Phillips A tract of land located in Journal, Thursday, March 25 Improvements the Anti-Kickback Act and the Con- Typed or Printed Name Legal Notice the SE/4 SW/4 of Section 18, and April 1, 2021 Installation of a Mixing System in tract Work Hours Standards Act.@ /s/ Jeff Phillips Published in the Indian Journal, Township 12 North, Range 15 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S a Storage Tank and installation of an D. ADavis Bacon Act wage rules Signature Thursday, March 18 and 25, 2021 East of the I.B.M., McIntosh SALE Oxidant Chemical Feed System shall apply. All laborers and mechan- Plant Manager IN THE DISTRICT COURT County, Oklahoma, more par- Case No. CJ-2020-17 DWSRF Project No. P40- ics employed by contractors and sub- Title WITHIN AND FOR MCINTOSH ticularly described as follows: TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC 1020529-01 contractors on projects funded di- COUNTY Beginning at the Southwest AND TO PERSONS OR OTHER All bids received at said time shall rectly by or assisted in whole or in part STATE OF OKLAHOMA Corner of said SE/4 SW/4; ENTITIES AND THEIR UN- be publicly opened and read aloud. by and through the Federal Govern- Legal Notice Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, thence East 240 feet along the KNOWN SUCCESSORS HAV- All work shall be performed and all ment shall be paid wages at rates not Published in the Indian Journal, Inc., Southerly line thereof, thence ING AN INTEREST IN THE construction and material used and less than those prevailing on projects Thursday, March 25, 2021 Plaintiff, North 261.36 feet; thence West HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- furnished shall be in accordance with of a character similar in the locality as IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Vs. 240 feet to the West line of ERTY WHICH SPECIFICALLY the Plans and Specifications prepared determined by the Secretary of Labor AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY Burton F. Tate aka Burt Tate aka B. said SE/4 SW/4; thence South INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITA- by Neel, Harvell & Associates, and in accordance with subchapter IV of STATE OF OKLAHOMA Tate and Malta R. Tate aka Malta Re- 261.36 feet to the Point of Be- TION, THE FOLLOWING: on file in the office of the McIntosh Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- nee Tate, husband and wife, et al., ginning,

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HOMA; homa Tax Commission LESS AND EXCEPT: Defendants. A TRACT OF LAND LOCAT- ED IN THE SE/4 OF THE NE/4 Case No.: CV-2021-29 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 11 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: INDIAN BASE AND MERIDIAN, 1. “The successors, both MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLAHO- known and unknown of D.C. Dabbs, MA, MORE PARTICULARLY DE- deceased;” SCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A 2. “Unknown heirs, execu- POINT 1675 FEET SOUTH OF THE tors, administrators, devisees, lega- NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID tees, trustees, successors and assigns, SECTION 21; THENCE WEST 210 immediate and remote, of AGNES FEET; THENCE SOUTH 210 FEET; SCOTT, Full Blood Creek Indian, Roll THENCE EAST 210 FEET; THENCE No. 8551, deceased.” NORTH 210 FEET TO THE POINT GREETINGS: OF BEGINNING; YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 4220 that you have been sued in Case No. ROAD, CHECOTAH, OKLAHOMA, CV-2021-29 in the District Court 74426. of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by Notice is hereby given that a hear- Kathleen Dabbs and Debbie Ann ing will be held on Confirmation Jones as Plaintiffs and you and each of of Sheriff’s Sale of real estate in this you must answer said Petition filed in cause, on the 22nd day of April, 2021 said Cause on or before the 24th day of at 9 o’clock a.m. in the District Court May 2021, or the allegations contained of McIntosh County, Oklahoma. therein will be taken as true and judg- Any objection to said sale pro- ment rendered as prayed therein, ceedings or to the Motion to Confirm against you and each of you, quieting Sheriff’s Sale must be presented at that the title and confirming possession as time, or the Motion to Confirm Sher- to the following described property, iff’s Sale will be sustained and that sale to-wit: confirmed. A tract of land situated in the W Toni Bradley Smith, OBA #19577 19.52 acres of Lot Two (2), Section Armstrong Bank, SVP/Gen- Eighteen (18), Township Nine (9) eral Counsel North, Range Sixteen (16) East, more particularly described as follows: be- 1111 West Broadway ginning at the NW corner of said P. O. Box 188 19.52 acres of Lot Two (2); thence East Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402-0188 along the North line of said Lot Two Telephone: (918) 680-6903 (2) a distance of 437.46 feet; thence Facsimile: (918) 680-6949 South Parallel to the West line of said Lot Two (2) a distance of 208.7 feet; thence East parallel to the North line Legal Notice of said Lot Two (2) a distance of 208.7 Published in the Indian Journal, feet; thence South parallel to the West Thursday, March 25, April 1 and 8, line of said Lot Two (2) a distance of 2021 130.77 feet; thence West parallel to COURTESY IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF the North Line of said Lot Two (2) a distance of 644.16 feet; Thence North The Eufaula Lady Ironheads golf team pictured left to right; Rhyatt Dunn, Graciejane Lasiter, Chelsea Marshall, Ryleigh Martin and Savan- McINTOSH COUNTY nah Goodman. STATE OF OKLAHOMA along the West line of said Lot a dis- KATHLEEN DABBS, and tance of 339.47 feet to the point of DEBBIE ANN JONES, beginning. Plaintiffs, barring and enjoining you and each of you from ever asserting any Eufaula Lady Ironheads compete in vs. right, title or interest in and to said property adverse to the determination The successors, both known and of ownership made by the Court. Seminole Golf Tournament unknown of D.C. DABBS, deceased, WITNESS my hand this 18 day of March, 2021. The Eufaula Lady Ironheads kicked off their 2021 placed 10th overall. No other scores or information and (SEAL) golf season with a trip to Seminole at the Jimmie Aus- was available. Check next weeks newspaper for more The Unknown heirs, executors, ad- MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT tin Golf Course. Ryleigh Martin led the team and details of this golf meet. ministrators, devisees, legatees, trust- CLERK ees, successors and assigns, immediate By:/s/Bailey Burns and remote, of AGNES SCOTT, Full Deputy Blood Creek Indian, Roll No. 8551, Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 deceased. Attorney for Plaintiff NCAA News and 150 Foley Avenue Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 No. 15 ORU tops No. No. 4 Oklahoma State No. 8 Oklahoma Soon- scored a career high 30 State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- (918) 689-2528 7 Florida 81-78 to secure saw their season come to ers fall to No. 1 Gonzaga points with 13 rebounds. a spot in the Sweet 16. an end in an 80-70 loss to 87-71 on Monday. The OU ends the season 16- ORU won a seventh game No. 12 Oregon State. The Bulldogs (28-0) earned 11. Austin Reaves scored in a row and became only Pokes ends with a 21-9 their 32nd consecutive 27 points to lead the the second 15 seed to ad- record win as Drew Timme Sooners. vance to the Sweet Six- teen, where it will face No. 3 seed Arkansas. Tip time is set for 6:25 p.m. Saturday on TBS. Court Report McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Sharon Matthews vs. agement vs. Debbie Charles Clifford Coo- Barrett Newton, et al Monks, et al per: battery/assault & Civil Cases less Small Claims battery on police officer; Belle Starr Ranch obstructing officers than $10,000 Property vs. Yun Sellers, Joseph Howard Cox: Midland Credit Man- et al felony DUI agement vs. Lori Jane Belle Starr Ranch Rodney Jones: driving Bevenue, et al Property vs. Edward A. an MV under the influ- LVNV Funding vs. Thele, et al ence of alcohol Kody Casey, et al Belle Starr Ranch Steven Lloyd Woods: Cavalry SPV I vs. Jaime Property vs. Jeffery Hop- domestic abuse – assault Cheyenne Nixon, et al per, et al & battery Citibank vs. Ingrid Melissa S. Lublin vs. Jessica Shea Woods: Smith, et al Fredrick Kernkamp, et al embezzlement LVNV Funding vs. Gerald Grandstaff, et al Traffic Cases Misdemeanor LVNV Funding vs. Na- Amber Craker: no li- Cases thaniel Grayson, et al ability insurance Trevor Lee Curtis: DUI LVNV Funding vs. John C. Lawrence: Wesley Owen Lewis: Laura Herrin, et al driving under suspension actual physical control of Midland Credit Man- Katelynn Marie Lewis: vehicle under the influ- agement vs. Joshua Paul speeding ence Hooten, et al LVNV Funding vs. Protective Civil Cases Ronald W. Kelly, et al Midland Credit Man- Orders in excess of agement vs. Mary Wood Norvella Susett Gibson Midland Credit Man- vs. Steven Lloyd Thorson $10,000 agement vs. Brian Rich- Ashley Marie Thorson Armstrong Bank vs. mond, et al vs. Steven Lloyd Thorson Dakota Kenny Palmer, et Midland Credit Man- Carley Susann Starkey al vs. Thomas Allen Hale Alexandria Nicole Jen- nings vs. Tanner Wayne Jones Turner Alan Spivey vs. Albert Price Marriage licenses filed Cody Dewayne Ber- LAKE EUFAULA ryhill and Mariah Nicole Hendricks CHOICE PROPERTY Reagan Cotter Dickens and Bailey Junell Norton *ACROSS FROM #9 MARINA Kenneth Henry Hager *6 ADJOINING LOTS (1 1/2 ACRES) and Beverly Ann Hager Jessy Lee Milner and *1 LOT WITH SMALL CABIN Cheyenne Kathryn Rob- *LARGE CLEARING BELOW LOTS inson PRICE REDUCED! Divorces filed $120,000$195,000.00$180,000 Jennifer N. Costa vs. FOR MORE INFORMATION Jeffery Allen Costa 405-823-6161 Trisha Dawn Hart vs. Misty Dawn Hart