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75¢ DurantDemocrat DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 Tax incentive plan gets go ahead Job growth touted by majority, Grube says this is not the right time BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS ish-based industrial tubing allows for the Durant Industrial [email protected] manufacturer, plans to invest Authority to issue bonds. between $40 and $62 million in “If they issue bonds and the During a public hearing Tues- Salem Tube, a company project- company folds, who’s going to day night, the Durant City Coun- ed to employ up to 140 people pay those bonds?” Masoner cil approved Tax Increment with an average annual salary of asked. Financing for Salem Tube on a $55,000. Dan Batchelor, an attorney 4-to-1 vote with Councilmember The hearing was the final with the Center, said that lan- Oden Grube casting the only no. chance for residents to hear de- guage was included in the TIF or- “Unemployment is the lowest tails of the TIF plan and ask dinance to allow for the issuance it’s been in 50 years. The Choc- questions. Jean Masoner, of Du- of bonds if necessary. Batchelor taws will be hiring 1,000 workers rant, asked about debt that may said the plan is for there to be no and can’t find people to fill those be associated with the plan. In debt. However, he said it’s impos- jobs,” Grube said. “I’m definitely previous meetings, representa- sible to plan for every eventual- for economic development. How- tives of the Center of Economic ity. He said that regardless, the ever, I don’t understand why we Development Law, which wrote city will be the final arbiter on have to give incentives for compa- the plan, stressed that the TIF debt. nies to come here when the econ- does not call for any debt. How- “You have complete control as Photo provided by Center for Economic Development omy is booming.” ever, as Masoner pointed out, the Tubacex Holdings plans to invest between $40 and $62 million in Tubacex Holdings, a Span- ordinance establishing the TIF SEE TAX, PAGE 3 Salem Tube plant on this 40-acre parcel. Bryan County road grant completed BY MATT SWEARENGIN Road received asphalt, [email protected] and in District 3, asphalt was used on Caddo Hills A public hearing was Road. held to close out a grant The projects have all for three road-improve- been completed and ment projects in the commissioners Ron county that have been Boyer, Tony Simmons completed. and Jay Perry voted to The hearing was held approve the resolution Wednesday morning at closing out the projects. a special meeting of the In other action in the Bryan County Commis- meeting, Pat Peay, ex- sioners. ecutive director with Funding for the proj- the Southern Oklaho- ects came from a Com- ma Nutrition Program, munity Development asked the county for Michael Clements | Durant Democrat Block Grant in the help to repair a trans- Heavy equipment from Bushwackers Land Clearing of Calera chopped, mulched and cleared trees, brush and debris from amount of $150,000 di- mission in their truck the site of a proposed reading park adjacent to the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center and Library this past Tuesday. vided equally among all which will cost approxi- three districts. Matching mately $3,300. funds were also provid- The Durant Senior ed by the district. Citizens Center is one of Library has big plans for small property Millie Vance, Commu- the centers supervised nity Development Block by the nutrition pro- brary, which is planning which is surrounded by wackers Land Clearing BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Grant administrator, gram. The truck is used the park, said the project city property. Turning ti- of Calera volunteered to [email protected] said the project served to take meals to home- will be costly, difficult and tle of the land over to the clear away the brush and target areas in each dis- bound residents. A land clearing crew is just beginning. city cleared the way for debris. trict of the county with a “There is never mulched trees and brush “It’s a work in progress. the Friends of the Library “We were looking for total of 290 people served enough money,” Peay on a parcel of land next The Friends will work on to start planning the park. prices and (Bushwackers) with 66.36 percent of said. “We get cut (from to the Donald W. Reyn- it as we can but it’s going Mullen said the park will said they would be happy them being low/moder- funding) practically olds Community Center to be a costly thing,” Mul- be dedicated to Angela to just come down and do ate income families. every year and we are and Library preparing len said. Christine Allen, the Al- it,” Mullen said. “That’s For District 1, two down to bare bones.” to develop the space as a The plan was set in mo- len’s infant daughter who a huge donation to the miles of Lakewood Commissioners ex- reading park. However, tion when the family of died. Friends.” Ranchettes Road re- pressed interest in help- Angela Mullen, treasur- Robert and Paula Allen The next step was tak- ceived a gravel overlay. er for Friends of the Li- donated the small plot en care of when Bush- SEE LIBRARY, PAGE 3 In District 2, Roberta SEE GRANT, PAGE 3

Two bills seek to remove INDEX OBITUARIES, 2-3 It’s time for Holiday Follies Oklahoma auto sales tax COMICS, 4 SE theatre program to celebrate Christmas season PUZZLES, 5 OKLAHOMA CITY from the tax during the STAFF REPORT (AP) — Two bills filed this 2017-2018 fiscal year, ac- CLASSIFIEDS, 5-6 week look to end Oklaho- cording to the Oklahoma SPORTS, 7 Southeastern Okla- ma’s automobile sales Tax Commission. homa State University’s tax, which was enacted The state’s revenue sit- BIBLE theatre program pres- during that state’s budget uation has improved after ents The Holiday Follies crisis last year. lawmakers approved tax QUOTE this Friday and Saturday The Senate bills would increases on cigarettes, night at the SE Visual halt the 1.25 percent sales fuel and oil and gas pro- Let the message of and Performing Arts tax on vehicles bought af- duction. Christ dwell among you Center. For two nights, ter July 1, 2019, The Okla- State Sen. Julie Dan- richly as you teach and the talented Southeast- homan reported. The iels of Bartlesville, who admonish one another ern Chorvettes will part- state’s excise tax would filed the other bill, has with all wisdom through ner with the SE Sparks remain. opposed the tax from the Dance troupe to present Southeastern Oklahoma State University photo Republican Senate Ap- start. psalms, hymns, and musical selections of Alumni Jarrett Self and Minda Rocha are part of the long propriations Committee “I see this as double songs from the Spirit, holiday favorites from tradition of performers in Southeastern’s Holiday Follies. Chair Kim David, who taxation of an expensive singing to God with grati- yesterday and today. authored one of the pro- purchase for the vast ma- tude in your hearts. Produced in the style here at Southeastern, they perform at Six Flags posals, supported the tax jority of Oklahomans,” Colossians 3:16 of the musical showcases and we are so happy to Over Texas as part of when it first went into ef- Daniels said. seen in Branson, the the- keep it going. It’s always Holiday In The Park later fect. She said it’s time to Oklahoma is one of atre program uses this such a great way to kick in December. revisit the issue because eight states that taxes format to train students off Durant’s holiday sea- Curtain time is 7:30 the state is in a different vehicles on the full price. in personality projection son. With the combined p.m. nightly in the Visu- place financially. Most states only tax the ISSUE 373 as well as experience in faculty talents of Aaron al and Performing Arts The sales tax was intro- trade-in difference, said VOLUME 141 song and dance. Adair, Riley Coker, Deb- Center and tickets are duced during last year’s Rose Morgan, executive Southeastern theater orah Clements and Re- $10 for adults and $8 for budget crisis to provide director of the Oklahoma director Dell McLain becca Walters, the show students and seniors. an additional revenue Independent Automo- said, “This show is in- is sure to please.” Reservations can be source. Oklahoma col- credibly fun and light. It The faculty will ac- made by calling the box GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC lected almost $131 million SEE BILLS, PAGE 3 has become a tradition company the students as office at (580) 745-2696. 2 • NEWS/OBITUARIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT OBITUARIES

DAVID LEE HAWKINS followed by Trails End you beat him you knew laugh was infectious and in Durant, OK as a small you accomplished some- if he could pull a prank On Friday, Nov 23rd, engine mechanic. thing. He liked taking his on you he would—-all in 2018, Jesus Christ & David and his wife, family on long Sunday good natured fun. His Heavenly Host Jessie are long time drives after church. You Memorial services welcomed home David members of The Fam- never knew where you will be held at 10:00 AM, Lee Hawkins. David was ily Worship Center in would end up. Once we on Saturday, December born on Nov 30, 1933, on Bokchito, OK and prior stumbled on an air show 1, 2018, at Faith Baptist Thanksgiving Day, in to that, members of and spent the rest of Church in Bokchito, OK; Bennington, Bryan Co, Faith Baptist Church. the afternoon watching Pastor Philip Rowland OK. His long- time faith in as planes maneuvered will officiate. David will A joyful reunion Jesus Christ began at a through their stunts be cremated and be greeted him as he joined tent revival in the Bryan David enjoyed life: interned at the Bokchito loved ones that have County area. From that his immediate and Cemetery. gone on before him. time on he faithfully extended family, vis- The family would like His father, Samuel Dee read God’s word and iting friends, gospel & to express its deepest ap- Hawkins (1875-1950); his quietly applied it to the original country preciation to those who mother, Stella Victoria Rowlett, TX; and a son, TX his life and that of his music, fishing, playing took the time to visit, Ford (1901-1995); his Rickey Lee Hawkins David was drafted family. His countless games, making and or call, or extend their siblings: Reno Fullwood (1958-1995). The family into the U.S. Army and deeds for others in his flying model airplanes, prayers on our behalf. known as “R.F” (1921- added to their family, proudly served his community showed to air shows, gardening, Your love and concern 1925); Edgar Franklin Montie Dale & “Penny” country from 1956 to all around him that his raising various kinds touched our hearts and (1922-1980), Sarah Eliz- Linda (VanSickel) Brid- 1977. He was an aviation belief in Jesus Christ as of birds, raising tropi- our lives and blessed us abeth Jones (1924-2006); well, calling them “son mechanic and served his Savior was not just cal fish, working with beyond measure. Mary Lou Wilson (1926- & daughter”. two tours in Viet Nam. in word only. honey bees, and wood Services are under 1990); Willie Dee (1928- He was grandfather to David earned the Na- As a father, David had working. He enjoyed the direction of Brown’s 1979); Jack Levi (1930- Joshua Metcalf (1978- tional Defense Service a firm but gentle hand on meeting people and Durant Funeral and 1972); and Helen Delene 2017); Jonathan Rawls Medal, Good Conduct his children. He was not never met a stranger. Cremation Service. Jeffreys (1935-2017). & wife, Holly (Martinez) Medal, Aircraft Crew- afraid of teaching them He learned several card Online condolences On Dec 9th, 1955, David of McKinney, TX; and man Badge, Vietnam right from wrong in a tricks which he enjoyed may be made to the married his beloved Megan (Metcalf) Foster Cross of Gallantry loving manner. He was showing to children and family at brownsfuner- wife, Jessie Mae Cox at of Rowlett, TX with Palm, Bronze Star patient when he taught adults alike. He main- alservice.com the First Baptist Church He was great-grand- Medal, and the Army them the games he liked tained a sharp mind by parsonage in Bokchito, father to Jadyn Foster Commendation Medal. to play; checkers, chess, doing crossword puzzles, Bryan Co, OK. To them of Forney, TX; Jordyn He retired from military 42 and cribbage. He had working jigsaw puzzles, was born a daughter, Foster of Rowlett, TX; service honorably, and a gift for teaching and he and reading his beloved Charlotte Gail, hus- Lilian Rawls and Benja- then worked at Wright did not let you win, you Zane Gray & Louis band Joe Metcalf Jr of min Rawls of McKinney, Airmotive in Plano, TX; had to earn it. But when L’Armour westerns. His

STEPHAN ALAN many sights and mak- KENNETH FREDERICK his own story about grow- BYFIELD ing as many memories RUHL ing up in Sapulpa. as they possibly could. Preceding him in death Stephen Alan (Steve) He also had a great love Kenneth (Ken) Freder- were his parents and his Byfield, of Rosharon, of music and attended ick Ruhl, of Durant, OK, brother, Robert J. Ruhl. Texas, beloved hus- concerts all around the died Sunday, November Survivors to cherish his band, father, grandfa- United States. 18, 2018 at a special reha- memory include his wife ther, and family mem- His family and bilitation hospital in Sher- Mary, daughter Cindy ber died in his home friends will always re- man, Texas. His memorial Ruhl, son Kurt Ruhl, on November 24, 2018. member him as a hard service and celebration of all of Durant, son Chris Steve was born Novem- worker that always did his life will be Saturday, Ruhl and wife Michelle of ber 24, 1955 to Charles his best and expected December 1, at 11:00 a.m. earning a bachelor of sci- Oologah, OK, six grand- and Betty Jo (Baker) everyone else to be the at the First Presbyterian ence degree in business. sons Daniel Ruhl (Rachel) th Byfield in Tulsa, Okla- best possible person Church, 501 N. 15 Ave., On July 17, 1953 Ken and John Ruhl (Megan) all homa. He was preceded they could be Durant, OK. Cremation married Mary June of Tulsa, Samuel Ruhl of in death by his parents Steve’s family and has been chosen and there Bradley in the Y Chapel Pueblo, CO, Joshua Ruhl, in 2011. Steve is sur- friends invite you to will be no interment at on campus at Central Jonathan Ruhl, and Isaiah vived by his wife Norma this time. Science. come visit between the State College, beginning a Ruhl of Ardmore, OK, Byfield of the home, Ken was born in Steve married his hours of 6 and 8 p.m., marriage that was to last and four granddaughters daughter Kayla and Sapulpa, OK on Septem- wife Norma Kay Wil- Saturday, December more than 65 years. Most Mary Grace Robinson husband Jacob Dawson, ber 16, 1930 to parents son March 12, 1983 in 1st at Brown’s Funeral of his working years were (Dwight) of Ft. Worth, grandchildren Kayden Ollie Jean (Grubbs) Ruhl Bokchito, Oklahoma, Home, 4900 W Highway in sales including 25 years TX, Sarah Prettyman Malcolm Dawson and and Kenneth P. Ruhl. He and the couple moved 70, Durant, Oklahoma. with OG&E where he (Colton) of Washougal, Krystalynn Gail Daw- attended Sapulpa Public to Texas to work and A celebration of retired in 1987 as Division WA, Hannah Ruhl and son, all of Rosharon, Schools and graduated make their home. Steve’s life will be Supervisor, Consumer Ruthanna Ruhl both of Texas, son Kyle Byfield with the Class of 1948. Steve worked in held at 1:00 on Sunday, Services, in Ardmore, Ardmore, OK. There are of Wichita, Kansas, He was active in school accounting for the oil December 2nd, also at OK. He spent another four great-grandchildren. sister Nelita (Byfield) activities and in the Boy industry for a number Brown’s Funeral Chap- ten years self-employed Memorials may be Cash and husband Scouts where he earned of years and recently el. Burial will follow in selling specialty advertis- made to Goodland Acad- David of Muskogee, the Eagle Scout award and had retired from ENI Bokchito, Ok. Con- ing. He was in Lion’s Club, emy, P.O. Box 1056, Hugo, OK and brother Stan membership in the Order Petroleum in Houston, dolences may be sent both in Durant and Ard- OK 74743-1056 or First Byfield and wife Nancy of the Arrow. Following Texas where he was the to the family at www. more, and active in many Presbyterian Church, of Richmond, VA., also graduation, he attended Senior Accounting and brownsfuneralservice. community activities. A Durant, OK. several nieces, nephews Central State College (now Reporting Coordinator. com. Arrangements are member of the First Pres- Gordon Funeral Home, and cousins. University of Central rd Steve had a great love under the direction of byterian Church, he had 221 N. 3 Durant is han- Steve graduated from Oklahoma) for one year of life and enjoyed expe- Brown’s Funeral Ser- served as a deacon and dling the arrangements. Durant High School before enlisting in the US riencing everything he vice in Durant, OK. on a number of church www.gordonfh.com in 1974 and went on to Air Force. After complet- possibly could. He and committees. During further his education at ing his military service, Norma traveled from retirement he enjoyed Southeastern Oklaho- he returned to Oklahoma Alaska to the Mayan woodworking, watercolor ma State University and completed college at Ruins in Peru, from the painting, traveling with where he obtained a Oklahoma City University California coast to Mas- his wife, as well as writing Bachelor’s Degree in sachusetts, taking in as DOYLE LEE MAXEY Coker, Carter Blackburn and Emma Blackburn. Doyle Lee Maxey passed Great-great grandkids: away Tuesday, November Briar Brassfield and Blair Properties by Sullivan 27, 2018 at his home in Brassfield. Residential • Commercial Calera, Oklahoma at the Proceeded in death 580-931-6077 age of 80 years old. Doyle by his parents, Ruben was born to Ruben Lee Lee Maxey and Flossie Maxey and Flossie Ger- Gertrude (Trammel) “I Sell What I List ” trude (Trammel) Maxey Maxey, wife Elizabeth on September 1, 1938 in Ann (Burkhalter) Maxey, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Farris, Oklahoma. Later son Tedwin Vance Maxey, of Fort Bragg, California. FOR SALE OR LEASE Doyle married his wife brothers: Danny, Eldon Grandchildren: Libby Elizabeth Ann Burkhalter “Judge”, Floyd, and Wes- Fournier and husband on December 16, 1962 in ley Maxey, sister Linda HOME FOR SALE Andrew of Sierra Vista, Calera, Oklahoma where Franks; and son-in-law, Arizona, Josh Reynolds 3BR, 2.5 Bath home at they spent 51 years togeth- Tommy Reynolds. and wife Maurie of The er before her passing in Family hour will be 2196 N. 49th St., Woodlands, Texas, Heath- 2014. Friday, November 29, 2018 sits on 2 lots, $298,500. er Clay of Calera, Oklaho- Doyle’s favorite past at Holmes~Coffey~Mur- ma, Aaron Clay and wife time was dancing with ray Funeral Home from Kylie of Celina, Texas, Elizabeth and any place 6:00-8:00PM in Durant, Jason Coker of Durant, that played country music. Oklahoma. A celebration Oklahoma, Aaron Coker He loved deer hunting of life will be 10:00 AM Sat- of Calera, Oklahoma, Kev- and fishing. He loved to urday, December 1st, 2018 in Blackburn of Durant, watch western movies, at the First Baptist Church Oklahoma, Jessica Crank especially ones with John in Calera, Oklahoma and husband Rusty of Du- Wayne in them. Doyle with Brother Jacob Toew rant, Oklahoma, Zachary UNDER loved spending time with officiating. Internment FOR SALE OR LEASE Maxey and wife Brandi of his best friend Little Bit, will follow at Highland Building and small office, plus Calera, Oklahoma, Colby and of course his children Cemetery in Durant, Maxey and wife Weslina fenced in yard located at 302 N and grandkids. He enjoyed Oklahoma with Floyd CONTRACT of Colbert, Oklahoma, 17-ACRE ESTATE HOME FOR SALE playing dominoes with Maxey, Randy Townsend, 49th. $225,000. Owner Krister Maxey and wife (Durant City Limits) 2267 Folsom Rd. anyone who would play. Brad Hodge, Joe Maxey financing available. Ariel of Calera, Okla- Doyle was also a mem- Jr., Steve White, Tim homa, Tiffany Williams ber of the Calera Baptist Newton, Cory Burkhalter, of Bentley, Arkansas, Church in Calera, Okla- and Bryan Barton serving Shelby Barrett of McA- homa. as pallbearers and Keiller lester, Oklahoma, Kylie Doyle is survived by his Burkhalter, Jarvis Maxey, Townsend and husband daughters: Cathey Reyn- Jeff Burkhalter, and Har- Josh of Hendrix, Okla- olds of The Woodlands, lan Joe Maxey as Honor- homa, Alex Cravins and Texas, and Karen Clay and ary Pallbearers. wife Mary of Alexander, husband Robert of Calera, Services are under the Arkansas. Great-grand- Oklahoma. Sons: Charlie direction of Holmes~Cof- kids: Caleb Clay-Ellevold Maxey and wife Holley fey~Murray Funeral Aubrey, Dylan Williams, of Mead, Oklahoma, and Home in Durant, Oklaho- FOR LEASE Easton Clay, Bella Clay, Todd Maxey and wife Lin- ma. www.holmescoffey- 900 SF office space located inside building at 200 W. Beech, Durant. Josiah Fournier, Creek da of Calera, Oklahoma. murray.com Brothers: Joe Maxey Sr. of Maxey, Raynger Maxey, Atoka, Oklahoma, Jarvis Tedwin Maxey, Anzalee Maxey of Durant, Oklaho- Maxey, Traveller Reyn- DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM ma, and Houston Maxey olds, Brooke Brasfield, Nathaniel Marshall, Trista DURANT DEMOCRAT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 NEWS/OBITUARIES • 3 OBITUARIES WI students earn awards DESSIE MAE ROSE Washington Irving principal Dessie Mae Rose of Lisa Whitley Bokchito passed from presented the this life on Wednesday, following Wash- November 28, 2018 at the ington Irving age of 86. She was born in students with the Bokchito, OK on Wednes- Principal Pride day, August 17, 1932 to Award for mod- Ruby Lee and Winnie eling exemplary Mae (Hall) Harris. character and She came to Bokchito following the from Del City in 1993. Lion Code. Pic- She married Eldon Ray She loved gardening, tured with Mrs. Rose on July 5, 1952 in De flowers and taking care of Whitley are: (left Queen, Arkansas. She cattle. She was a lifelong to right) Berkeley was preceded in death by Baptist. Bro. Ross Phillips Clymore, Mack- her parents. will be officiating. Marty enzie Alberda, Her husband died Fisher, Pat Ricks, Sean Dominic Pickens, on February 14, 2001. White, Jonathan White, Landry Jackson, She is survived by her Larry Dalton and Bran- Mackenzie Rich- ardson, Tyrese daughters Kathy Rose of don Fisher will be serving Williams and Norman, OK, Linda Gail as pallbearers. Alicea Thies. (Rose) Terry of Norman, A funeral service will OK, Phyllis Fisher and be held at 2:00 pm on Sat- husband Marty of Ben- urday, December 1, 2018 nington, OK, and Debbie at the Reynolds Chapel, Photo provided | WI Ann (Rose) White and Bennington, OK. followed husband Mauro Ciche- by a graveside interment ro of Oklahoma City, at the Bokchito Cemetery. POLICE LOG OK; sister, Dorothy Lee Arrangements are un- Dalton of Del City, OK; der the direction of Gor- A cross section of calls to the Bryan 2:08 theft First Cedar Storage 5:41 prowler 4500 block of University granddaughters Shannon don Funeral Home, 221 N. County Communications Center 2:57 vandalism Big Valley Rd. 9:28 theft 300 block of Bryan Drive Remieski of Edmond, 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916- Nov. 26 5:30 unwanted guest 100 block of Hail, 11:37 theft 2100 block of W. Evergreen OK and Lindsay Candy 9090, www.gordonfh.com. Bokchito 11:39 vandalism 1200 block of S. Ninth of Yukon, OK; grandsons 8:19 a.m. auto burglary 100 block of 7:23 unwanted guest 3000 block of Old 12:33 p.m. fire Fourth and Locust Sean White of Austin, TX, Pecan Highway 70 12:48 fire Hilltop Rd. and Deer Drive Brandon Fisher of Tuttle, 10:02 burglary 500 block of W. Missis- 11:11 disturbance 2200 block of Four 1:30 theft 2500 block of Streetman OK and Jonathan White sippi Seasons 2:14 assault Silo High School of Austin, TX. 10:23 harassment 400 block of W. Main 11:57 fire 1200 block of Allison 3:07 fire 2400 block of Tuklo 10:27 vandalism Cedar Drive Nov. 27 4:09 theft Colbert RV Station 12:03 p.m. fire 4700 block of Peanut Trail 7:02 noise complaint 500 block of W. TAX 70 Bypass. It is within the 12:51 fraud 2100 block of W. Main 2:23 a.m. prowler 600 block of S. 15th Alabama Durant city limits and 1:30 domestic incident 4000 block of 2:47 fight 3500 block of W. Main CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 10:49 prowler 1600 block of Church the Calera Independent Crooked Bridge Rd. 2:51 public intoxication 600 block of W. School District. 1:56 theft 500 block of Wilson Louisiana From the Durant Police Department. a safeguard,” he said. According to Sabin, At the first public hear- the plan would generate ing on Tuesday, Nov. 13., around $6.6 million to be Jeff Sabin, an attorney used on the project which with the Center for Eco- must be a minimum in- nomic Development Law, vestment of $40 million said the plan is the most but could go has high as basic TIF. Salem Tube $62 million. The project would receive a rebate of is expected to generate DurantDemocrat 99 percent of any prop- around 600 temporary erty tax generated above construction jobs with the base taxable value an estimated payroll of for the 40-acre plot in the $21 million. When con- Enterprise Zone for up to struction is complete the NOW AVAILABLE 13 years. Once the plan company has committed expires, the entire tax rev- to hiring 140 permanent enue will go to the taxing workers with an average Same Day Mail Delivery Store Flyers & Coupons entities. annual salary of $55,000. Sabin called the TIF a Councilmember Mike “pay as you go” plan. He Dills asked Buntz what Lower subscription rates said the plan carries very impact this would have little risk because it re- on the labor pool in Bryan quires no bond debt. County. Grube had point- Publishes Masoner asked what ed out that existing busi- $ 10 would happen if the com- nesses have complained 3 MONTH 25. pany were to close before about the difficulty of Tuesday, Thursday the TIF expired. Paul finding qualified employ- $ 20 Buntz, the DIA’s interim ees. Dills pointed out that and Saturday 6 MONTH 48. director, said that the way bringing new jobs increas- the plan is structured nei- es opportunities for Bryan $ 40 White edges Blue in ther the city or the DIA UPCOMING 1 YEAR overtime at SE spring game 92. County residents. At the EVENTS SPORTS 9 would incur any liability. April 7 Properties by Sullivan Magnolia Farmers Mar- same time, he pointed out, ket starts this Saturday Residential Lady Storm walkoff and every Saturday • Commercial through October at 580-931-6077 East Central for sweep Market Square in down- “In fact, if they close town Durant. Hours SPORTS 3 the businesses will likely are 8 a.m. to noon. For a “I Sell What I List ” vendor application, call Democrat (580) 924-1550. Durant down, they have to pay us April 12 On April 12 at 7 recruit workers from out- p,.m., Book Talk meets at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & Library, 1515 W. Main for the property,” Buntz St. in Durant, to discuss SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 50¢ side the county increasing “Traveling Mercies: eekend Durant Some Thoughts on DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM $ DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM Democrat DHS Lions Faith,” by national W1.50 capture bestselling author Anne Choctaw Nation said. Lamott. Marion Hill, lo- THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Kingston title Foster Care fights the tax rolls here. cal mystery writer, will SPORTS 6 lead discussion of the child abuse book she describes as Council rejects DIA director plan PAGE 8 “thoughtful, sometimes Over the wall… The TIF is limited to the touching, often hi- larious.” Copies of Book New plans “So, this will give peo- Talk selections are Hitchcock said he was available for purchase “overhead.” concerned over the idea of Questions aboutlast August. ordinance Under the new raised at the library service “We would no longer be the director answering to rector would have been plan, the executive direc- desk. The public is sending up to $800,000 per two bodies. 40-acre plot at Country BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS paid by the city and report tor’s salary would be paid welcome at the group’s year to the DIA for ‘over- “What happens when [email protected] to the city manager. At the from proceeds of a fran- underway head,’” said Rundel. ple an opportunity to pick discussions. The May 10 same time, the director the city and the (DIA) is at chise fee paid by OG&E Councilmembers Destry meeting will not have a The Durant Industrial would have worked for the odds?” he asked. for providing power at the Hawthorne, Chad Hitch- chosen book to discuss Authority (DIA) will be DIA and answered to its Rundel said that ulti- TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 CMC expansion. Rundel cock and Oden Grube vot- but will be the annual without an executive di- board of directors for that . Mayor mately, the director would Club Road, State High- said this would give the ed against the plan Democrat “sharing session,” when rector a little longer after work. work for the city. Tomlin- individual members city more control and ac- Jerry Tomlinson and 50¢ the Durant City Council City staff has been work- PAGE2 Durant and choose where they countability because it REJECTS, SEE for Durant recommend books rejected a plan presented Councilman Mike Dills DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM ing on the plan since the would be paying for a spe- they’ve read and liked. by City Manager Tim Run- voted for it. former executive director, cifi c item rather than just BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Book Talk will then del. fi re to transportation to Tommy Kramer, retired [email protected] way 78, and the Highway take its summer break, Under the plan, the di- public health services are resuming on September challenged. Without a plan, work,” Dills said. Matthew Nahrstedt it as we go,” he said of the 13. Nahrstedt said city leaders Groups plan homeless shelters for county doesn’t believe Durant can Singing Church Women resources for them, or ser- proposed shelter, which is would be hard pressed to ready provide on-the-spot will be in be successful unless it has a vices for transitional liv- being erected in his spare of Oklahoma deal with the demand. BY ZACH MAXWELL resources for homeless in- comprehensive plan. ing.” time. Ervin is a full-time concert at 7 p.m. April Durant City Council [email protected] dividuals and families, in- “Successful communi- One group is currently registered nurse at Al- 12 at Bloomer Sullivan Having a blast Member Oden Grube, who cluding basic necessities, ties don’t just happen,” said building a 24-bed shelter Arena, 130 Magnolia Av. represents Ward 2, was at Bryan County’s home- lianceHealth in Durant. Nahrstedt, Durant’s new food bags and vouchers in Calera under the name in Durant. the meeting. She said she’s less population will soon be “It’s going to take every- community development for short-term motel stays Compassion Outreach glad to see a plan. Grube getting some desperately one doing their part. If we April 15 director and city planner. in some situations. But Center. Photos of work on said the city is outgrowing needed resources, thanks work together, we can ac- The St. William Calf Fry Nahrstedt spoke to about the one thing these people the structure have been its infrastructure because to the efforts of local indi- complish a lot.” will be Sunday, April Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat 30 visitors at a town hall need most – medium to circulating online recently, of industrial growth that viduals and churches. His inspiration came 15 in Haggard Hall at meeting in the Donald long-term housing – has and Pastor David Ervin of doesn’t directly benefi Two homeless shel- from helping a woman the Fairgrounds. Food Workers and heavy equipment are at the bottom of an W. Reynolds Community t been elusive until now. Glory Bound Pentecostal Durant. While recent busi- ters are in the works, one out of homelessness a few will be served at noon empty pool at Carl Albert Park, getting the pool refur- Center & Library Tuesday “We desperately need Church in Calera said do- nesses have produced jobs, planned for Durant and years ago. She went on to and a live auction and bished for the coming swim season. night. In addition to asking a homeless shelter,” said nations are being accepted Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat Grube said the company’s another already under become a nurse herself. “I silent auction will be questions and expressing Pamela Mitchell Robinson, for clothing, hygiene items pay little in the way of local construction in Calera. know you can’t help every- Items found at a possible homeless camp near the Durant an asset to the communi- had as well as activities ideas, visitors studied maps cantly in- director of Bryan County and furniture. There were no serious injuries after this vehicle drove through a wrought iron fence and over a 12-foot wall Tuesday in the taxes. This will signifi PAGE8 library include clothing, chairs, books and this pair of shoes. for the children. Tickets Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat of the city marked with United Way. “We’ve had “We’ve been raising our SEE SHELTERS, parking lot of Whataburger. Durant police on the scene said the driver went to the hospital with a possible minor injury, “We need more retail crease the level of aid for can be purchased at the Pool work on possible improvements. a homeless problem for a own money and paying for while a passenger in the vehicle was unharmed and could be seen talking to offi businesses,” Grube said. local homeless families. door. The live auction Nahrstedt pointed out that long time. We don’t have LIBRARY Charlie Bachmann is a Groups in Durant al- begins about 1:30 p.m. cers at the scene near Radio Road. Durant has seen signifi cant long-time Durant resident ty. They envision a place and there will be a $500 changes since its last com- track for ‘Splash who moved to the city in Residents ticket drawing following prehensive plan was writ- 1978. He left for several the auction. You must ten in 2002. years then moved back af- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be present to win. “This (comprehensive ter he retired. He said he is Sherman Andruswill Day’ opening plan) needs to be updated Easter eggs dropped by helicopter object to glad to see the city is plan- be in concert at the Colbert ISD bond wins every 5-7 years,” Nahrstedt that the library’s chil- Michael Clements | Durant Democrat of the project covers ev- ning for its future. Bach- Durant First Nazarene said. BY ZACH MAXWELL erything from pool liner mann said he hopes there , 724 West Texas St. in re off “Aunt Jane” during the 27th Annual As new industries move [email protected] replacement to painting will be an emphasis on proposed Durant at the 10 a.m. Members of the First U.S. Artillery reenactors fi into Bryan County, they the big green mushroom zoning and building codes. service April 15. He Rendezvous at Fort Washita, Thursday. Nick Wallace of Fort Towson is a member of the group place an increasing demand red. Wallace’s fellow Dig out those swim- in the baby pool. Bachmann said the city sang with the “Andrus and said he has been involved in historic reenactments since he was a boy. Wallace said that suits, Durant! We are ex- big, Rock Creek dies on Durant’s infrastructure. dren’s programs can use, A second phase, after Blackwood Company.” the cannon belongs to Fort Washita and is a crowd favorite when it is fi Everything from police and actly seven weeks away this summer, will entail opening of The public is invited reenactor, Garrett Mussett, said the group named the cannon Aunt Jane for a reason. “We SEE PLANS, PAGE from “Splash Day” at the renovation of the bath 9 and the concert is free, named her Aunt Jane after a ghost that haunts the fort,” he said. The Rendezvous opened BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Carl Albert Park pool. house and some upgrades allow teachers and students to in- but there will be a love Wednesday and will be open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected] City parks crew has se- to the fi ltration system. teract with the curriculum rather when the new school year begins Now that the proper- offering. section line Members of Ms. Wigin- lected May 26 (a Saturday) Early estimates place the next August. a place for residents to cial opening Colbert ISD Superintendent than just read it. In addition, the 2 ton’s second-grade class as the offi cost of this work around Jarvis Dobbs was elated at the re- bond issue will pay for single- In the same election Rock Creek SEE EVENTS, PAGE BY MATT SWEARENGIN from Silo elementary en- day for the pool, which is $450,000 because more sults of the April 3 vote for school failed to get a $1.5 million bond rst entry locking systems at all the [email protected] gaged in a spirited game currently under the fi structural building mate- bond issues. However, Rock Colbert school buildings. Dobbs issue for construction. Roughly of stickball during the phase of a two-phase, rial will go into the work.Creek’s superintendent was likely 54 percent of Rock Creek voters th said this will enhance security Bryan County Commissioners ty is cleaned up, Mullen 27 Annual Rendezvous $750,000 renovation. Pub- For now, the real ac- disappointed. by allowing school personnel to turned down the proposition with read or sit in quiet reflec- at Fort Washita Thursday lic Works Director Marty tabled action on opening a section tion is in the pool. In re- Colbert voters approved a control who has access to school 46 percent approving. The Okla- afternoon. In addition line at Folsom and Wilson roads to Cook said the contracted cent weeks, park visitors$465,000 bond issue for technology facilities. homa Election Board reported 192 INDEX to stickball, the children construct a road for property that is work is currently “at or could see a pickup truckand security upgrades. yes votes against 220 no votes for a learned other traditional According to the Oklahoma landlocked. OBITUARIES, 2 ahead of schedule.” and other equipment total of 412 votes cast. Native American games “I want to thank all the com- Election Board Website, 185 voters Commissioners Ron Boyer, Tony said the Friends of the Li- After a few swimming down at the bottom of themunity for supporting our school supported the bond issue while 25 Rock Creek offi cials were hop- COMICS, 4 including marbles and Simmons and Jay Perry met Monday tion and to enjoy the out- seasons of wrangling (empty) pool. Some sand-and our students,” Dobbs said. voted against the measure for a ing to build a new administra- MAILPUZZLES/TV, 5 chunky, a game in which TO: Durantwith the Oklahoma De- Democrat morning in the Bryan County Court- the children threw sticks blasting of the walls is go-Eighty-eight percent of voters total of 210 votes cast. tion and conference building and partment of Health over house Annex. CLASSIFIEDS, 6 at a stone disc that is ing on, as contractors re-approved the plan to fi “Safety is pretty high on every- covered walkways to connect the Property owner Dr. Kinion Whit- safety and regulatory is- nance the new and existing buildings. Rock rolled across the ground. place a plastic liner withinstallation of interactive boards body’s list and everybody wants tington has requested that a section RELIGION, 8 sues, the city has gotten Creek Superintendent Preston Michael Clements | Durant Democrat brary will begin making in every classroom. The boards the newest technology,” he said. Matthew Nahrstedt, Community Development Director and line be opened so a road can be built rst $305,000 of work PAGE2 doors. She said they all SPORTS, 9 the fi SEE POOL, use touchscreen technology to Dobbs expects the boards and Burns was not available for com- City Planner for the city of Durant, talks with Johnny Shep- underway. This portion to his property. security system to be in place ment, according to Rock Creek herd during a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Nahrstedt Several residents who live in the staff. is working on a long-range comprehensive plan for the city BIBLE Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat area spoke out against it. er Egg which he hopes have completed within the next 10 months. Jerry Carter expressed concerns QUOTE Senate approves $40M for erent age plans for the park. She Walter Prentice with Prentice Aviation Inc. during the Fusion Bible East that a sand pit will be put on the site have ideas and it is now “I have told you these and that trucks are already damaging 200Child hit W. by carLocal Beech poet a fi nalist INDEX St., Eggs are dropped Saturday from a helicopter piloted by the roads. things, so that in me Drop on a fi eld at the Durant High School. Fifteen-thousand eggs were dropped from the helicopter in two separate drops for diff Deborah Lawrence, who has lived you may have peace. schools as strike goesenough,” Duvall on said. “I OBITUARIES, Choctaw Nation literacy program groups of children. Fusion Bible is building a church at 1097 Gerlach Drive across from the high school. whether to sign the reve- anticipate that we’ll be 2 on property near there for 54 years, In this world you will BY SEAN MURPHY in book awards is excited because one of nue-raising plans into law. back up here on Monday.” at Walmart SPORTS, 3 said the proposed road would go have trouble. But take Associated Press Some of Oklahoma’s re- a matter of putting those Senate Floor Leader When Durant fiBY MATT SWEARENGIN includes a mobile book nook through her front yard and be three heart! I have overcome largest school districts Greg Treat, a key negotia- BY MATT SWEARENGIN COMICS, feet from her porch. the world.” OKLAHOMA CITY — fi ghters arrived, [email protected] 4 have already canceled tor on the budget, said he [email protected] BY ZACH MAXWELL “Cars would be running up and The Oklahoma Senate ap- County EMS was on the PUZZLES/TV - John 16:33 classes on Monday. Okla- had not met with educa- , 5 [email protected] down the side of my house,” Law- proved two bills Friday scene, and there wasA Southeastern a Okla- homa Education Asso- tion union leaders and A boy was injured after homa State University (SE) CLASSIFIEDS, rence said. “I think it would be re- the elements of the park designed to generate about grandmother lying on the 6 ciation Executive Direc- didn’t know what it would being hit by a car Thurs- If you see a colorful bus ally dangerous to the people who live together. $40 million more for public ground with heradjunct grand- English professor tor David Duvall says he Durant,day at Walmart. OK 74701painted up with smiling there.” take to resolve the situa- schools, but it was unclear son in front of aand car, poet ac- has been named BIB LE doesn’t think the legisla- tion. The accident hap- animals rolling up and PAGE8 whether that would be cording to a Duranta fi nalist Fire in The Oklahoma SEE OBJECT, tion does enough to keep “I’m not the one who pened at approximately down the Highway 70 cor- ISSUE 275 enough to placate thou- Department report.Center for the Book Awards. QUOTE ve- teachers from walking out started the walkout, so I’m 3:30 p.m. just outside the ridor, it’s likely delivering VOLUME 141 sands of teachers on a fi Ron Wallace has written will be sponsored read- again next week. doors on the pharmacy SEE CHILD, PAGE2 books to preschoolers in not the person to ask,” said eight books of poetry and Ron Wallace is shown with “We feel like it’s a dia- day strike seeking more “Our members know side of the building. “He was despised and southeast Oklahoma. 2 this is the fourth time he money for education. SEE STRIKE, PAGE his poetry book “Renegade rejected by mankind, This bookmobile is part their needs, and they’re has been named a fi Republican Gov. Mary nalist. and Other Poems.” of the Early Steps to Lit- Woman injured going to tell us when it’s This time, it is for his new- a man of suff ering, Fallin next will decide eracy program of Choctaw ies in to drop its eggs at the GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC est book, “Renegade and at SE. Mrs. Letts was the and familiar with pain. Nation Child Care As- People are shown reacting as the helicopter fl ing benches that can be Other Poems.” author of the best-selling after swerving (and a lot more care, if you need it). Like one from whom Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat mond in the rough,” Mul- novel, “Where the Heart is,” sistance. Two Head Start Children from Miranda Matlock’s class at Choctaw Nation Durant High School. Fusion Bible estimated that 4,000 people attended 580-634-2151Wallace was born at the people hide their faces instructors take turns Head Start in Durant enjoy their books from the tribe’s and organizers said it was a great event. As the helicopter approached, the former Haynie Hospital in and Mr. Letts was an actor. Less waiting for emergency care he was despised, and driving the bookmobile to bookmobile visit on Tuesday, April 3. crowd chanted, “Drop those eggs.” vehicle to Durant in 1953 and his fa- Starks was an avid poet who The race for the eggs begins at the Fusion Bible Easter Egg pre-K classrooms and day In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at AllianceHealth Durant, you’ll find faster care ther was a Durant police published a book of his po- we held him in low Drop. See photos of other Easter egg hunts on page 3. cares throughout Bryan, a giant teddy bear and pil- dedicated to individuals. in the emergency room. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a medical professional* in offi cer. ems in the 1990s. esteem.” lows form a sort of reading or day care, the kids come INDEX Choctaw and McCurtain avoid animal len said. “We just don’t A 1977 graduate of SE, Wallace’s poems were - Isaiah 53:3 nook. Both walls of the on, pick their books and 30 minutes – or less. And, with a team of dedicated medical specialists, we can provide a lot more MyAllianceHealth.com counties. fi le back out to get back to OBITUARIES, 2 Wallacepart by physicians. began teaching at fi rst published in 1976 in vehicle, a converted Head care, if you need it. “It’s crazy but it’s so BY MATT SWEARENGIN Colbert High School in 1978, SE’s poetry magazine, In- class. COMICS, 4 fun,” said one of those in- Start bus, have book racks [email protected] The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge – AllianceHealth*Medical professionals may include Durant. physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. AllianceHealth Durant is owneda position in he held almost sight. stacked fi ve high and It’s all part of an early structors, Makenzie Mus- literacy support program Locals stand at intersections PUZZLES/TV, 5 She has been told that 30 years. He has taught at He said he did not write fi lled with children’s tales. A Durant woman was seriously sett of Fort Towson. “The to encourage the children know what’s there. We’re Southeastern since August again for publication for al- There are no seats – except SPORTS, 6 injured after swerving her vehicle to kids know the bus, you 2008. Wallace says he was most 30 years. ISSUE 274 for the driver of course. to read more. Program Co- VOLUME 141 can see them looking at it CLASSIFIEDS, 7 miss an animal in the roadway, the inspired by the late Den- In 2005, he started writing ordinator Rhonda Vaught through the fence. They At this point, we should to show support for teachers Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. said there is also a home nis and Billie Letts, and at an online site and won a point out that they don’t Sixty-two-year-old Dianne Houston get so excited, it makes it visitation component to BIBLE the late Howard Starks, all publishing contract with actually take the kids any- BY MATT SWEARENGIN was fl own to Plano Medical Center, the first bench will be all worth it.” the program. When the former English instructors where on this particular [email protected] super excited at the po- When the youngsters QUOTE Plano, Texas, after the 6:28 p.m. Fri- Bookmobile is not making SEE FINALIST, PAGE GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC book bus. No seats; that day accident on Old Highway 70 2.1 9 enter the bus, most make a the rounds, her staff visits Durant Schools were closed beeline for the back where would be unsafe. They stay “The beginning of miles east of Durant. NAME : Monday to allow educators to parked by the Head Start wisdom is this: Get She was listed in critical condition SEE BOOK, PAGE9 visit the teacher rally at the wisdom. Though it at the time of the OHP report. dedicated to her mother, State Capitol while many who cost all you have, get OHP said she was driving a pickup tential prospects of what stayed in town held signs at in- understanding.” westbound when she swerved to the tersections to show support. - Proverbs 4:7 right to miss an animal in the road- From approximately 7 a.m. way. Her pickup struck a fence post, a until 6 p.m. Monday, teachers, Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat tree and then rolled 3/4 time. Ruth Morris, who was a support staff, parents and stu- Houston was pinned approximately , we can do out there.” dents stood at the Washington Durant Schools were closed Monday to allow educators to travel to the 20 minutes before being freed by Du- Avenue and University Boule- State Capitol to advocate for education funding. Teachers, support staff ISSUE 273 rant fi refi ghters, according to the re- vard intersection. Others had parents and students held a show of support Monday at the Washington VOLUME 141 port. She was wearing a seat belt. also been set up on West Main Avenue and University Boulevard intersection. Trooper Kyle Ince, assisted by charter member of the Street. and for those who could not go, Trooper B.J. Keeling, investigated the Gina Pilgreen, a one-on-one Mullen said to learn Some of the signs were en- we chose to show our support accident. The Bryan County Sheriff’s teacher aide, said about 20 peo- couraging motorists to honk if this way,” Pilgreen said. Offi ce and Bryan County EMS also they love and support teachers. ple were participating in the Organizers said it was not GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC responded. Many horns were honked as show of support in rotating sup- TEACHERS, PAGE8 traffi c went through the inter- port. SEE Friends of the Library “A group went to the capitol more about the project or ADDRESS: section. and a proponent of litera- to donate call the Donald cy in Bryan County. W. Reynolds Communi- Mullen said the Friends ty Center and Library at want a space that will be (580)924-3486.

he has been told that GRANT the money the county CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 receives is for county ex- PHONE NUMBER: penses and they do not ing and said it is a good have the discretion to use program, but it is not it as they wish. something the county The nutrition program has in its budget. is seeking help to raise 3 MONTH 6 MONTH 1 YEAR Commissioner Perry funds to repair the truck said that in prior talks and anyone interested in with the state auditor donating can call 580-421- and a district attorney, 9504.

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Published in the Durant obtain tax credits on the new Pursuant to an Order of this mentary issue thereon, and for #5 reserve the right to refuse livery or mailed by first class Democrat 11/29/2018 and construction of a proposed Court made on November 26, a judicial determination of the any and all bids. U.S. mail to Chris D. Jones, 12/06/2018. Development, the name of 2018, notice is given that the heirs, devisees and legatees LPXLP Jones Law, PC at 113 N. 3rd IN THE DISTRICT COURT which will be Lindenwoods 17th day of December, 2018, of decedent. Ave., Durant, OK 74701, and OF BRYAN COUNTY Townhomes Phase I. Said at 9:30 a.m., is the day and Notice is also given that the Published in the Durant Dem- must be received by Noon STATE OF OKLAHOMA development is proposed to time that the Petition will be 17th day of December, 2018, ocrat 11/17/2018, 11/21/2018, on the 31st day of Decem- Case No. PB-2018-81 be located on vacant land at heard in the District Courtroom at the hour of 9:30 a.m. has 11/24/2018 and 11/29/2018. ber, 2018, at which time said IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- approximately 2706 Thomas of the County Courthouse, been appointed as the time for IN THE DISTRICT COURT sealed bids shall be opened at TATE OF Way Durant, OK 74701. There 402 W. Evergreen, Durant, hearing said petition, before OF BRYAN COUNTY Jones Law, PC. ROBBIE REYNOLDS A/K/A will be a total of 14 units in Bryan County, Oklahoma, and the undersigned Judge of the STATE OF OKLAHOMA Additionally, the estate is ROBBIE RAY REYNOLDS, the development Of this total, all persons interested may ap- District Court, in the District Case No. PB-2015-15 holding a public auction of Deceased. 100% percentage will be rent pear and contest the same. Court Room, Bryan County In the Matter of the Estate of the personal items and equip- NOTICE OF HEARING FIRST and income restricted units. Witness, the undersigned, Courthouse, Durant, Oklaho- HAROLD TURNER GODBEY, ment of the estate consisting AND FINAL ACCOUNT, PETI- OHFA Trustees will consid- Judge of the District Court of ma, when and where all per- deceased. of tractors, a pick up, trailer, TION FOR er this Application at OHFA’s Bryan County, State of Okla- sons interested in said estate NOTICE OF SALE OF PROP- guns, and lots of miscella- DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION, May, 2019 Trustees meeting. homa, this 26th day of Novem- may appear and contest the ERTY neous items. The Estate Farm APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY’S Trustee meeting dates can ber, 2018. same. Notice is hereby given that Auction will be held by Moore pursuant to 58 Okla. Stat. Ann. FEES, COSTS be found on OHFA’s website, /s/ Mark Campbell Dated this 27th day of Novem- Auctions on the 1st day of De- AND EXPENSES, AND DIS- www.ohfa.org. Any questions JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT ber, 2018. § 423 the Administrator of the cember, 2018, beginning at Estate of HAROLD TURNER CHARGE OF PERSONAL regarding this Application may COURT /s/ Mark Campbell 10:00 a.m. on site of the real REPRESENTATIVE be directed to Michael D. Tib- Matt B. Mickle, OBA #21534 JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT GODBEY, deceased, will sell property located at 7083 Arm- by private sale for cash, sub- Notice is hereby given that betts, 8580 County Rd. 167, 323 W. Main Street COURT strong Academy Road, Ben- Sharon Reynolds a/k/a Sha- McKinney, TX 75071, 405- Durant, OK 74701 MARY KAY NABORS OBA ject to confirmation of the Dis- nington, Oklahoma. trict Court, the real property of ron L. Reynolds, the duly 585-2527, Fax 405-585-2527. Telephone: (580) 924-7777 #014788 Signed and dated this 14th appointed and qualified Per- For information regarding the Telefax: (580) 924-2600 114 N. 3rd Ave. the estate which consists of day of November, 2018. the following legal description sonal Representative of the hearing of the Application con- Attorney for Petitioner Durant, OK 74701 /s/ Mark Campbell Estate of Robbie Reynolds tact Darcy Green, Housing LPXLP (580) 924-9393 to-wit: JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT The W/2 SW/4 of Section 34, a/k/a Robbie Ray Reynolds, Development Team Program Attorney for Petitioner COURT Deceased, has filed her Final Supervisor, OHFA, P.O. Box Published in the Durant Dem- LPXLP Township 5 South, Range 12 Chris D. Jones OBA No. ocrat 11/29/2018. East of the Indian Base and Account, Petition for Decree 26720, Oklahoma City, OK 21247 of Distribution, Approval of 73126-0720, (405) 419-8145, IN THE DISTRICT COURT Published in the Durant Dem- Meridian, Bryan County, Okla- Jones Law, PC OF BRYAN COUNTY, STATE ocrat 11/10/2018, 11/13/2018, homa, according to the Gov- Attorney’s Fees, Costs and [email protected]. 113 N. 3rd Ave. Expenses, and Discharge of LPXLP OF OKLAHOMA 11/15/2018, 11/24/2018, ernment Survey thereof, with Durant, Oklahoma 74701 NO. PB-2018-102 11/27/2018 and 11/29/2018. a 1994 Skyline Mobile Home Personal Representative. A Telephone (580) 924-1444 hearing has been fixed by the Published in the Durant Dem- In the Matter of the Estate of Bryan County Rural Water #5 (Vin No. ending 15GAB), (ap- Fax (580) 924-0444 ocrat 11/29/2018. MARY P. SAMPLE, has the following items up for praised value $168,000.00). Judge of the Court for the 7th www.joneslawpc.net day of January, 2019, at 9:30 IN THE DISTRICT COURT deceased. sealed bids. The sale shall be conduct- Attorney for Administrator OF BRYAN COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING PE- 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Regu- ed through a private sale by a.m., in the District Courtroom, LPXLP County Courthouse, 402 W. STATE OF OKLAHOMA TITION FOR PROBATE OF lar Cab 4X4 178,000 miles sealed written bids being sub- Case No. PB-2018-93 WILL, APPOINTMENT OF 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD mitted either by personal de- Evergreen, Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, and all IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- PERSONAL REPRESEN- Regular Cab 4X4 with utility persons interested in the Es- TATE OF TATIVE, DETERMINATION bed 119,500 miles tate are notified to appear and JOHN PRINT BUTTRILL, De- OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND 2003 Kerr Trailer ceased. LEGATEES 20 ft.+ 5 ft. = 25ft. #20,000 show cause, if any they have, why the Account should not be AMENDED NOTICE OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN GVWR Tandem Axle Dual settled and allowed, the Es- HEARING PETITION FOR to all persons interested in Wheel PROBATE OF WILL, the estate of MARY P. SAM- Items may be seen at Rural tate distributed, the Attorney’s NOTICE Fees, Costs, and Expenses APPOINTMENT OF PER- PLE, deceased, that there has Water #5 office 22404 State SONAL REPRESENTATIVE, been produced and filed in the Rd. 78S Durant between the Public Meeting to be held approved, and the Personal 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Representative discharged. DETERMINATION District Court of the Count of hours of 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m. OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND Bryan and State of Oklahoma, Monday-Friday. Bids close December 20, 2018 DATED this 26th day of No- Proposed Relocation for vember, 2018. LEGATEES an instrument in writing pur- December 3rd at 4:00p.m. · /s/ Mark Campbell Notice is hereby given to all porting to be the Last Will and Items sold as is. Rural Water Platter Main Post Office JUDGE OF DISTRICT persons interested in the Es- Testament of MARY P. SAM- COURT tate of John Print Buttrill, De- PLE, deceased, with a petition Meeting Location: Matt B. Mickle, OBA #21534 ceased, that on the 26th day praying that the Will be admit- Platter Main Post Office (Lobby) 323 W. Main Street of November, 2018, there ted to probate, Letters Testa- 313 2nd St., Platter OK 74753-9998 Durant, OK 74701 was produced and filed in Telephone: (580) 924-7777 the District Court of Bryan John’s Telefax: (580) 924-2600 County, State of Oklahoma, an instrument purporting to Attorney for Petitioner Tractor 580-775-3623 LPXLP be the Will of John Print But- ATOKA LIVESTOCK, LLC trill, deceased, dated October 580-924-9290 Published in the Durant Dem- 21, 2004 and there was also Work FULLY BONDED AND INSURED Driveways and Roads ocrat 11/29/2018. filed in the Court the Petition FOR YOUR PROTECTION NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF of Steven Wayne Buttrill pray- Dirt and Gravel PO Box 1103 • Atoka, Oklahoma 74525 A TAX CREDIT APPLICATION ing that the Will be admitted to Mobile Home Pads SALE BARN: 580-889-3264 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF probate, Letters Testamenta- FAX: 580-889-9772 AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMI- ry issued to him as Personal Tractor Work auction: MONDAY NOON LY HOUSING Representative of the Estate, Brush Hogging Express Development, Inc., to serve without bond, for a Applicant, will submit an Appli- judicial determination of the Haul Scrap Metal cation to the Oklahoma Hous- heirs, devisees and legatees SALES RESULTS FROM 580-740-1913 ing Finance Agency (OHFA) to of the Decedent. 60716169 November 26, 2018

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Bryson Lyday is road, returns shown dribbing the ball during a game Tuesday for homestand night with Atoka. outheastern basketball teams open Great American Confer- Matt Swearengin Sence play tonight at Oklahoma | Durant Baptist. Democrat Coach Kelly Green’s men are 3-0, coach Darin Grover’s ladies are 1-2 and now the funnies are out of the way. Now they’re playing for keeps. Katie Webb (5-10, junior from Melissa, Texas) and Kellen HAROLD Manek (6-7, 225, soph- HARMON omore from Harrah, Feedback Oklahoma, and Oral Roberts University) each claimed GAC Player of the Week honors. Webb hit 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds against Arlington Baptist; 22 and eight against Pittsburg (Kan- sas) State; and posted 25 points and 10 boards against Texas A&M-Com- merce. She is back as a redshirt junior missing most of last season because of an injury. After three games, she is averaging 22.3 points and 9.3 rebounds. Manek scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Arlington Baptist; 16 and three against Texas A&M-International and logged 27 points and three boards against St. Mary’s of San Antonio, Texas. After Lions claw way to victory three games, he is averaging 20.3 points and 4.7 boards. The Storm will visit Oklahoma Bap- tist for games at 5:30 and 7:30 tonight, then travel to Southwestern Saturday against Wampus Cats for games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Fans may follow the action on Mix BY LARRY MILLER The Lions made a control of the game. 96 at 96.1 FM with pregame shows statement in the sec- Long began to use scheduled for 5:20 and 12:45, respec- It looked like it was ond quarter, outscoring his power inside more tively. going to be a long night Atoka 27-9. and Wynn hit effec- After a pair of conference games Tuesday for Durant Wynn got it going with tively from every- on the road, the Storm returns for a when the Atoka Wam- back to back 3-pointers where, becoming Mr. four-game home stretch beginning pus Cats scored 10 of midway through the pe- Inside and Mr. Outside. Thursday, December 6, against South- the last 12 points of the riod and Bryson Lyday The two combined to ern Nazarene at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in first quarter, taking a followed with another score 11 of Durant’s 17 Bloomer Sullivan Arena. 25-15 lead. 3-pointer to put the Li- fourth-quarter points. All Southeastern fans are encour- But the Lions seemed ons on top. The lead stretched to aged to participate in the second-an- to jell in the second Down 8 at half (42- 11 with 1:34 left in the nual Teddy Bear Toss during the quarter, sparked by a 34), Atoka came out like game, and it was pret- women’s game against Southern 12-point outburst from Cats on a hot tin roof, ty much a free throw Nazarene. Dominic Wynn, and out- tying the score at 44 shooting contest after Fans bringing a stuffed animal (new played the Cats down in less than 3 minutes. that as the Lions main- and with tags attached) will compete the stretch for a 74-66 Senior Tyler Hamblin tained a comfortable at halftime of the women’s game when opening-season win. ended their rally with a margin. they will toss the stuffed animals onto Four players scored 3-pointer, Long muscled Next up: At Plainview the court. Closest to half-court will be in double figures, led inside for 2, Hamblin on Friday. the winner of a Savage Storm Prize by the outside shooting added another 2, and Scoring – Long 22, Pack. from Wynn (21) and the Zyarius Clark hit for Wynn 21, Hamblin 14, All stuffed animals will be collected power play of Daniel 2 on a great pass from Lyday 10, Clark 4, Bur- Luke Gaines prepares to shoot a free and donated to the Children’s Medical Long inside (22). Wynn, as the Lions took khalter 2, Gaines 1. throw. Center in Plano, Texas. The Teddy Bear Toss is for a great cause and it provides an opportunity for Storm fans to participate. Lady Lions lose by one point against Wampus Cats Northwestern is here for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. games on Saturday, December BY LARRY MILLER and it was a shaky start for 8, before the Storm steps away from both. Durant’s passing and GAC action to host Ecclesia College of When senior Deanna Wall dribbling was not sharp, and Arkansas on Saturday, December 15, nailed a 3-pointer with 36 some players seem to occa- at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. seconds left, it gave the Lady sionally pass up open shots. League play resumes Tuesday, Lions a 42-41 lead and ap- That’s when it helps to have December 18, when Henderson State peared to secure an intense senior leadership step up. comes in for noon and 2 p.m. games. fourth-quarter comeback. Enter senior Tristyn Ham- Circle the times since they’re a bit After a quick back and ilton, the leading scorer unusual. forth, Atoka found itself for the Lions last year, who The men travel to Texas to take on with the ball to inbound on scored 10 of her 19 points in the University of Texas-San Antonio Durant’s baseline and 9.5 the first quarter as Durant at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, to seconds left in the game. Fol- controlled the first half, lead- close out play for the 2018 part of the lowing a time out by Atoka, ing 13-12 at the quarter and schedule. the ball was inbounded, drib- 26-24 at the half. Hamilton The final stretch run of 17 confer- bled the length of the court Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat was also effective defensively ence games in a row begins January and a layup was missed. But Coach Aaron George is shown talking to players during the Durant as her quickness produced 3, 2019, when Arkansas Tech comes to Atoka’s Ashleigh Pittman High School Girls basketball game against Atoka. several steals and blocked town. rebounded and put it back up shots. Her hustle resulted in THE LATEST GAC basketball Wampus Cats had won in a for the winning goal. half quarters. her ending up on the floor at standings have been released with no With only 1.4 seconds left, 43-42 thriller, despite Durant It was the first game of Durant had no chance. The leading for nearly three and the season for both teams, SEE LADY LIONS, PAGE 8 SEE HARMON, PAGE 8 Colbert sweeps Calera to highlight county action BY KEVIN FARR Preslee Jordan notched mission before watching (girls) Eastwood pitched in In addition to Dill’s 13, Coker ended with the Bulldogs rally in the four, Chelsea Belvin and total, the Scorpions got For the Democrat The Lady Rebels eight, Hannah Rhoades third. Aliyah Salcido two each seven points apiece from romped to a 28-3 edge scored four and Toree Keith Jeffreys pumped with Carlie Reynolds Jesus Rubio and Lee Rob- Colbert got a big first after one quarter and Buck had three. in seven of his game-high and Lyndi Lowery both erts. Robbe Pierce scored quarter from Leigha never looked back while Mykah Carlton and 15 points in the period as scoring one. three while Kollin Edge Brown but it was six cruising to the win. Maddi Virgin both Calera knotted the score and Kason Barker added third quarter points Silo was up 38-8 at the Silo 58, Boswell 44 reached double figures at 25 heading into the two each. from Kinzee Coker that half and 49-11 through (boys) proved vital for the Lady for Calera with 13 and final frame. three frames. Senior Dylan Turner Kingston 76, Caddo 46 Leopards in a tight 46-42 12 points respectively. Peebles topped Colbert Rae Hill and Mattie erupted for 14 first half (girls) victory over rival Calera. Kendra St. Clair added with 12 points while Busby contributed nine points to stake the Rebels Class 3A sec- The Lady Bulldogs eight, Koty White pitched Segura ended with 11. points apiece to spur to a 26-18 first half lead ond-ranked Kingston raced to a 16-14 advan- in seven and Cassidy Brandon Denton checked the Lady Rebel offensive and they steadily pulled flexed its muscle and tage through one period Mullens had two. in with seven, McK- charge. away from there. tremendous depth early before the visitors tied ye Marquez had four, Colbert 39, Calera 35 Randi McLarry tossed Hayden Dill had a huge exploding for 27 first the contest at 25 going Braden Mueller notched (boys) in seven, Lexi McDonald game to keep Boswell quarter points on the way to intermission. The three and Dillon Winger Carlos Segura and and Ashlynn Turner had within striking distance to the win. Lady Leopards then took added two. Huner Peebles combined six each, Karlee Russell by pumping in a team- The Lady Redskins led the lead for good with a In addition to Jeffreys’ for nine points in a and Taylor Shives both high 23 points. 46-22 at the half as they 13-9 edge in third frame total, Calera also got dou- decisive fourth quarter to scored five with Hallie Silo was up 41-31 at the steadily pulled away. and hit just enough free ble figure scoring from help Colbert to the Bryan Jones, Alaria Bell and end of three quarters. Caddo got 11 points throws down the stretch Tim Iker, who dropped County Conference road Hannah Jones rounding Korben Ford contrib- from Karlee Robison to hold on. three treys and tallied 11. win. out the scoring with four uted 14, Jacob Lawless and nine by Brittany Brown tallied 11 points Bodie Smith posted seven The visiting Leopards apiece. had nine, Chase Corbin Miller to lead the way in the first quarter and points and Tyler Shupert took a quick 9-3 edge Boswell was led by chipped in seven and offensively in the contest. finished with a game- tossed in a pair. after one stanza and were Miah Van Duren with Leyton Manners notched high 18 to pace Colbert. still up 19-13 at inter- Silo 61, Boswell 17 eight points. Ashton four for the Rebels. SEE HIGHLIGHT, PAGE 8 8 • SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT Teddy Bear Toss to be held Oklahoma ahead of Ohio State during SE basketball game in pivotal playoff rankings rematches Texas (9-3) in lose — the CFP could The second annual tags on them. At half- followed by the men at BY RALPH D. RUSSO the Big 12 title game in have two SEC teams in “Teddy Bear Toss” will time of the women’s 7:30 p.m. You can watch AP College Football Writer Arlington, Texas. The it for the second straight be held on Dec. 6 when game, fans can par- and listen live on the Oklahoma is on the Longhorns handed the season. And, just to make Southeastern basket- ticipate in a contest to Southeastern Sports doorstep of the College Sooners their only reg- even more people angry, ball takes on Southern throw the stuffed an- Network and Mix 96.1 Football Playoff. ular-season loss in Oc- Notre Dame’s inclusion Nazarene for a dou- imals onto the court. FM. The Sooners were No. tober. Ohio State’s lone would mean three of the ble-header in Bloomer The person with the In addition, all those 5 in the pivotal second- loss was by 29 points at Power Five conference Sullivan Arena. closest toss to halfcourt who bring two canned to-last College Football Purdue. would not be represented. All fans who bring a will receive a Savage food items or one cloth- Playoff rankings released Can the Buckeyes vault new stuffed animal to Storm prize pack. ing item will receive IS CLEMSON IN AL- Tuesday night, ahead of past the Sooners if both the game will receive All items will be col- free admission to the READY? Ohio State heading into win Saturday? free admission to the lected and donated to game on Dec. 8 versus championship weekend There is some prece- Looks good for the Ti- game. the Children’s Medical Northwestern Oklaho- when the final four will dent. In 2014, Ohio State gers. Don’t bet on Clem- In order to be accept- Center in Plano, Texas. ma State. be set. beat Wisconsin 59-0 in the son losing to Pitt (7-5) in ed, all stuffed animals The women’s game Submitted by The biggest question Big Ten championship the Atlantic Coast Con- must be new and have will tip-off at 5:30 p.m. SE Athletics. facing the selection com- game and jumped from ference championship mittee this week was sixth to fourth, passing game this weekend — se- how much to value Ohio co-Big 12 champions Bay- riously, do not do that. If State’s 62-39 blowout of lor and TCU. The Buck- it were to happen, though, Tishomingo Refuge to be Michigan on Saturday. eyes might need a similar would it really be worse The answer: The Buck- performance to have a than losing to Purdue the eyes moved up four spots shot this time. way Ohio State did? And closed to public for deer hunt but were still stuck be- What else could make could the committee re- hind the Sooners. for mystery heading into ally pass over Clemson’s A large portion of on Friday evening. ma Department of Wild- “I really don’t have a selection Sunday? balance on both sides of the ball — fourth in offen- Tishomingo National No hunting will occur life Conservation for measurement for close- MAXIMUM OUTRAGE Wildlife Refuge will be near the Rock Creek this special hunt. The ness,” selection commit- sive yards per play and closed to the public on and Bell Creek access hunt is sponsored by the tee chairman Rob Mul- The defense-smitten third in defensive yards Thursday and Friday, points so they will re- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ser- lens said when asked committee could be pre- per play — for the lopsid- Dec. 6 and 7 for a con- main open for permitted vice and the Oklahoma what separated Ohio sented with an alterna- ed Sooners? trolled white-tailed deer activities during this Department of Wildlife State and Oklahoma. tive option for the fourth Not having that con- gun hunt. closure. Conservation. For more Mullens cited Oklaho- spot depending on how ference championship Refuge gates at Refuge This closure will not information on these ma’s historic offense. The things go in the SEC could get tricky, and Ohio Road (Main Entrance), affect the Wildlife Man- controlled hunts, visit Sooners are on pace to set championship game. It State and Oklahoma fans Murray 23 and Nida agement Unit portion of the ODWC controlled an FBS record for yards will drive fans outside would cry strength of Point will be closed to the Refuge. hunts website at www. per play, averaging 8.92. of SEC country out of schedule because of a the public by about 8 Twenty hunters were wildlifedepartment. “While their defense their minds, but Alabama down year in the ACC, a.m. on Thursday and selected in a random com/controlledhunts. has been a challenge, seems like a lock to make but having played Texas will reopen after dark drawing by the Oklaho- htm their offense has been su- the playoff even if it los- A&M and South Carolina perior,” Mullens said. es — barring some kind outside the conference The top three teams in of epic beatdown of the means the numbers look HIGHLIGHT opening victory. 17 for the Redskins. the selection committee’s Tide by the Bulldogs in OK there for the Tigers, The Redskins led Achille 50, Wapanucka rankings held steady for Atlanta. Note: Alabama too. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 has never lost a game by 21-8 after one stanza 22 (girls) a fourth straight week. TOUGH LOSS FOR THE before the visiting Alabama, Clemson and more than 14 points un- Karah Manry COUGARS Abbi Graham and Bruins made a game of Notre Dame — all under Nick Saban. poured in a game-high Kynsey Dixon notched it, cutting the margin beaten — are Nos. 1, 2 and What could make SEC After Washington State 18 points as Achille six each while Gracie to 33-24 at the break. 3. Georgia moved into haters even angrier? Al- lost to Washington last grabbed the lead early Moore, Addi Thomas Caddo was unable to the fourth spot that was abama beats Georgia Friday to hand the Hus- and never looked back and Kylie Anderson all keep the offense going previously occupied by 31-28 on a last-play field kies a spot in the Pac-12 for the victory. scored four. Kennedy after intermission Michigan, heading into goal and the committee championship game, the The Lady Eagles Morgan pitched in two. however managing only its SEC championship is so impressed with the assumption was Wazzu were on top 15-6 after Kingston had four six points in each of the game against Alabama. Bulldogs they just throw was still in fine shape for one stanza, 26-16 at players in double fig- final two frames. It’s a given the SEC win- them in there at No. 4, a big game. Maybe the Fi- intermission and broke ures topped by Danna K.W. Adair pumped ner makes the playoff. despite the two losses esta Bowl. it wide open in the Wagnon’s 14 points. in 10 points and Braden Maybe the loser, too. and lack of a conference Upon further, review third while building the Avri Weeks notched 13, Couch added nine, Notre Dame is already championship. probably not. advantage to 41-19. Presley McKnight had including three treys, to in the clubhouse at 12-0 That seems extreme The Cougars (10-2) Rylee Stanglin and 11 and Brit Henderson pace the Bruins. Hunt- and Clemson faces Pitts- considering the commit- were ranked 13th, behind Sommer Rater also 10. er Hamill finished with burgh in the Atlantic tee has yet to include a ninth-ranked Florida, reached double figures Kingston 65, Caddo eight, Michael Creel Coast Conference cham- two-loss team in the play- 10th-ranked LSU, 11th- with 11 and 10 points 36 (boys) and Kolton Neptune pionship game. That off, bypassing ones with ranked Washington and respectively. Jackie produced four apiece leaves one spot very conference champion- 12th-ranked Penn State, Size proved to be Todd posted eight and and Halen Triplett much in play. ships for one-loss teams all with three losses. Waz- too much for Caddo to Taylor Davis rounded managed one point. Ohio State faces North- without. But if Ohio State zu will likely settle for the overcome as top-ranked out the scoring with Jacob Germany had western (8-4) in the Big and/or Oklahoma are un- Alamo Bowl and the Pac- Kingston cruised to the three. 18 and Conner Brister Ten championship in In- impressive winners on 12 will get just one team dianapolis and Oklahoma Saturday — or they both in the New Year’s Six.

figures at 11 points. Central and Harding are HARMON Kamryn Cantwell tied at 2-2 with North- Madi Keel is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 (5-8, freshman from western, Oklahoma shown with an Bowie, Texas) averag- Baptist and Southwest- Atoka player conference games hav- es 9.7 points and four ern knotted at 1-3. who has the ing been played. rebounds; Briley Moon Storm men are av- ball. For the ladies Harding (5-6, freshman from eraging 81.7 points per is on top at 4-1 with East Martin’s Mill, Texas) is game and allowing 69.3 Matt Swearengin Central, Henderson at eight points and four ppg. | Durant State and Southwestern boards; Katie Branam Manek averages 20.3 Democrat knotted at 3-1. (5-9, sophomore from points and 4.7 rebounds Oklahoma Baptist Bells, Texas) averages a game, followed by is 3-2, Arkansas Tech 7.7 points; and Tracy Kevin Buckingham (6-6, 2-2, Ouachita Baptist Johnson (5-5, junior 220, junior from Keller, 2-3, Southeastern 1-2, from Poolville, Texas) Texas) at 18 points and a Northwestern 2-4, scores 6.3 points a game, team-high nine boards. Southern Arkansas 1-3, grabs a second-best 5.3 Jett Jobe (6-3, 185, ju- Arkansas-Monticello 0-3 rebounds and leads the nior from Tuttle, Okla- and Southern Nazarene team with 10 assists. homa, and Mississippi at 0-4. GAC standings for the State) shows 15 points, Storm women are av- men: Southeastern is 3.7 rebounds and a eraging 73.7 points per 3-0, Southern Nazarene team-leading 14 assists. game and allowing 57.3 6-0, Southern Arkansas Adam Dworksky (5-11, ppg. Webb is the leading 5-1, Henderson State 4-1 170, sophomore from scorer and rebounder and Ouachita Baptist Flower Mound, Texas) with Alix Robinson (5-6, 3-1. scores 9.7 points a game LADY LIONS junior from Cashion, Arkansas Tech, Ar- and has a second-best 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Oklahoma) in double kansas-Monticello, East assists. • least a half-dozen times in both the first and second halves. • * • .,• * • The third quarter was DURANT MAIN STREET’S highlighted by a lot of * * turnovers and missed shots by both teams. The Lions scored only 7 points but held the Cats to 6, giv- Dash for Cash ing them a 33-30 lead after three quarters. Christmas Giveaway Atoka tied the game early in the final period NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 20 at 33 and steadily built Alli Keel reaches for the ball during the Tuesday evening SHOP LOCAL AND WIN UP TO $5,000! a 5-point cushion, 41-36, game with Atoka at Durant High School. with about 3 minutes left. Bella Ragazza Boutique Foster Creativity Pretty Lovely Events But Durant scored the Bliss Boutique Generations & Merle Norman Rayzor Blades Salon next 6 points on a free Caked Up Journey Well Roadhouse Bar & Grill throw from Alli Keel, CactusGypsies Boutique Kopper Kettle Studio One Photography a bucket from Annalee Cobblestone Outfitters Mackey Home Furnishings The Country Framer Jones on a great pass Count Your Blessings Christian Marie’s The Jubilation House & Co. from Hamilton, and the Bookstore Mitchell Jewelers The Pickery Antique Mall 3-point bomb from Wall. Don’t Blink Photography Nautilus Fitness The Southern Drawl Boutique Pittman’s layup, only Durant True Value Lumber On Your Toes Performance Wear U-We Designs her second goal of the Elite Advanced Medical Spa Opera House Coffee game and both coming in $5,000 Downtown Shopping Spree! the fourth quarter, ended $1,500 Downtown Shopping Spree! Durant’s rally. The Lions will be at 25 Gifts from Downtown’s Plainview on Friday. Favorite Things List! Durant scoring – Ham- • ilton 19, Jones 6, Wall 6, * • Westmoreland 5, M. Keel Durant players shown with Atoka players are Lauren Harkey WWW.DURANTMAINSTREET.ORG/DASHFORCASH • 3, A. Keel 3. and Alli Keel.