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eufaulaindianjournal.com vol 141, issue 36 (usPs 261-620) – THree secTions, 20 Pages –sePTemBer 3, 2020 $1.00 Democrats ‘Citizens for Change’ want to oust city manager to meet Also to revert to mayoral form of government The McIntosh County Democrats will hold an JERRY FINK mands, says Hysell, “Citi- the form of the city gov- not represent the views of open air general meeting MANAGING EDITOR zens for Change” will cir- ernment back to one the citizens of Eufaula. for members at 7 p.m. on Vernon Hysell says culate more petitions to ruled by a mayor, not a “We want (the) city Thursday, Sept. 10 at the he and a group called recall city council mem- city manager. council to vote to remove Pavilion in the Sports “Eufaula Citizens for bers who do not vote to In a prepared state- (the) city manager. Coun- Complex in Checotah. Change,” who are seek- for Foos’ removal. ment issued Monday, Hy- cil members not acting to Members need to bring ing the ouster of Eufaula No specific reason was sell said: “We the Eufaula remove (him) after seeing their own chairs and wear City Manager Jacob Foos, given for their demand Citizens for Change have the amount of signatures a mask. have enough signatures that Foos be fired other presented Mayor James will also be in a recall pe- There will be physi- to force the city council than he “doesn’t represent Duty 332 signatures to- tition to follow, to remove cal distancing and using to take action on their the views of the citizens day, August 31, 2020, to them for not doing their techniques that will help demands. of Eufaula.” recall Eufaula City Man- job. We also are going to folks from potentially be- If the council doesn’t The group says it also ager Jacob Foos. The rea- do a petition to change acquiesce to their de- ing a risk to each other as plans a petition to change son: This manager does See OUST, page A3 the pandemic is surging Jacob Foos in the county. Farrow wins County McIntosh Clerk race County Horse Deena Farrow, 44, won Show Sept. 20 the race for McIntosh County County Clerk in The McIntosh County the Aug. 25 run-off pri- Horse Show will be held mary election, defeating at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at opponent Jennifer Bal- the Eufaula Round-Up lard, 36. Club Arena. According to the Mc- Free to all children in Intosh County Election McIntosh County. Board, unofficially, Far- Call or text Randa row received 877 votes to Goddard at 918-617- Ballard’s 424, winning by 0814 to enter. 62.5 percent. The deadline for entry Following the election, Farrow, who is married is Sept. 18. Deena Farrow Events include: to Eufaula Police Officer Marty Farrow, posted a financially, and those who Ages 8 and under – COURTESY walk/trot; showmanship message on her Facebook helped me campaign ei- (left to right): Executive Director Christie Baldridge, Cindy Farley, James Dawson, Board Chair Gary page, stating, “Thank you at halter; flag; barrels; Updyke, Diane Dawson (James’ wife), Leslie Bark and Jean Cooper. ther by going door to poles. McIntosh County citizens door with me, riding in Ages 9 through 8th for your confidence in parades, or volunteering grade: Western pleasure; James Dawson honored by me as your next County your time. Your time is showmanship at halter; Clerk! I am truly humbled valuable and I appreciate halter geldings; halter Deep Fork Community Action at the outpouring of sup- you giving it to me. Con- mares; trail or horse- port you have shown and gratulations to Deena.” given to me. I am looking manship; poles; barrels; Deep Fork Commu- resident James Dawson tion. Farrow and Ballard flag. forward to positive chang- work at the courthouse – nity Action Foundation, with a certificate of ap- “Throughout his time es coming January 1st! 9th through 12th Inc. of Okmulgee re- preciation for his 33 years on our Board of Direc- Farrow as Deputy Court “Through my cam- Clerk and Ballard as First grade - Western plea- cently presented Eufaula of service to the Founda- See DAWSON, page A2 sure; showmanship at paign, I have had the Deputy Treasurer. halter; halter geldings; honor of meeting so many Farrow will replace cur- halter mares; trail or new great people in our rent County Clerk Ronda horsemanship; poles; county that I otherwise Gail Prince, 60, who lost barrels; flag. might not have had the her bid for re-election in chance to meet. Thank the June 30 primary elec- you to my family that tion. spent countless hours The 2020 General Elec- Mvskoke Spelling with me and also the time tion will be held Nov. 3. Bee Sept. 12 sacrificed away from me. Locally, the only race The people that supported will be for District 2 The 6th annual Mvs- me financially (you know County Commissioner. koke Spelling Bee will be who you are), allowed me Clifford Shatswell, a dem- held at 10 a.m., Sept. 12 at to put up signs, and also ocrat, and Monty Grider, the Eufaula Community those who supported me a republican, will face Center, 121 W. High St., by word of mouth... thank each other. Eufaula. you from the bottom of Statewide, in the U.S. The event is sponsored my heart. I will always Senate race Oklahoma by the Eufaula-Canadian remember and appreciate voters will choose be- Tribal Town. you! I also want to con- tween incumbent Jim Prizes include: gratulate Jennifer Ballard Inhofe, a republican, and - first place, $300 Dumpster over-flows. STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL for a good clean race.” challenger Abby Broyles, - second place, $200 Ballard was gracious in a democrat. - third place, $150 City cleaned up her defeat. The last day to regis- - fourth place, $100 On Facebook, she said, ter to vote in the General Participation is free “I’d like to say thank you Election is Oct. 9. Patty Daniel, with derly Without Families Macen, and Under One to everyone who support- and a meal will be served. Team Up to Clean Up, Mary Moorman, Hodge Roof. The deadline to request For more information ed me in the county clerk absentee ballots is 5 p.m., said Saturday’s citywide and Summer.” “What great helpers. election. These last few and study guides and cleanup event was a huge Others to be thanked With them the Eufaula oct. 27. rules, call 918-457-6671. months gave me the op- Early voting will take success thanks to “City were Readyline Equip- community is a much portunity to meet a lot of of Eufaula City Manager ment, RAGZ, Sues Recy- cleaner neater, place place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. new people and reconnect on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Jacob Foos, Public Works cling, LDS Church mis- to live, work and play. with old friends. Thank Carry-out Taco Director Jeb Jones, and sionaries, Chad Burns, Thanks everyone,” Daniel Friday, Oct. 30, and 9 a.m. you to the ones who con- to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. the other city crew that Michael and Meagan said. tributed to my campaign sale Sept. 5 spent the day helping El- Burrows, Riley, Chance, 31. The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will hold an Indian Taco Sale from 11 Mark your calendar for upcoming events a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 5, at 502 Foley Ave., Eufaula. Following a brain-storming meeting held date information, call the chamber office at 5 - Trump Boat Parade on Lake Eufaula, 11 Price of the meal, least week with a group of business people, 918-689-2791. a.m., starting at North Beach at Eufaula Cove. which includes a drink, the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce re- September: 5 - Labor Day Fun Day at Eufaula State is $8. leased four months worth of events. 5 - Indian Tacos at the Tiger House on 502 Park, 11 a.m. Meals are carry-out Chamber Executive Direct Pam Rossi said Foley St. 11 – 2 p.m. $8. Carryout only. 5 - Concert at Xtreme Amphitheater with only. the events are subject to change. For up-do- 5 - Labor Day Fireworks at #9 Marina. See CALENDAR, page A3

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 FLEAS donates to W.I.S.H.

Friendly Lake Eufaula Area Supporters (FLEAS) members generously do- nated toiletries and hand- bags to the Women’s Shel- ter operated by W.I.S.H. (Women in Safe Homes). These donations are one of several commu- nity projects that FLEAS participate in throughout the year. In addition to our proj- ects, three scholarships are given each year to de- serving area high school students. Although we are not presently meeting due to COVID, we are always looking for new mem- bers. If you are interested in joining a fun, dedi- cated group of women, who serve our commu- nities, please contact Joy Hamilton, President. at COURTESY (405)919-5431. Pictured is Kendra Russell, Outreach Advocate of W.I.S.H. (Women in Safe Homes) accepting the FLEAS donations.

Oklahoma Food Banks ask public to take action to end hunger TULSA - Asking for Oklahomans going hun- Food Banks by visiting help isn’t easy but helping gry in the wake of the their websites can be. During Hunger COVID-19 pandemic. • Read Feeding Amer- Action Month, join the “With more people ica’s The Impact of Coro- Oklahoma Food Banks, than ever needing food navirus on Food Insecu- the Community Food assistance, many for the rity Bank of Eastern Okla- first time, Hunger Ac- Advocacy homa and the Regional tion Month takes on • Register to vote or Food Bank of Oklahoma, added significance this register others to vote in taking action to end year,” said Lori Long, • Contact your legisla- hunger. CEO of the Community tors and encourage them Every September, the Food Bank of Eastern to support policies that Feeding America nation- Oklahoma. “Each action address the root causes wide network of food taken affirms our strong of hunger and poverty in banks mobilize to take sense of community and Oklahoma action in the fight against our commitment to one Support hunger. another. Together we can • Host a food and fund “Everyone has a role paint Oklahoma orange.” drive to play in ending hunger The Oklahoma Food • Donate to the Re- and we need your help Banks encourage the gional Food Bank’s Food now more than ever,” public to take action for Kids Match said Deb Bunting, inter- in one of the following • Donate to the Com- im CEO of the Regional ways: munity Food Bank of Food Bank. “Engage, ad- Awareness Eastern Oklahoma’s Food vocate or donate. Even • Wear orange, the col- for Kids Match an action as small as or of hunger awareness, • Participate in Tulsa- spreading awareness on on Sept. 10 in recognition People’s 14th Annual Res- social media can make a of Hunger Action Day taurant Week benefiting big difference.” • Spread the word Community Food Bank Hunger Action Month about Hunger Action of Eastern Oklahoma comes at a crucial time in Month on social media A full list of Hunger Ac- 2020 as Feeding America Education tion Month opportunities projects food security • Sign up to take a vir- offered by the Oklahoma rates to climb higher than tual tour of the Regional Food Banks can be found the peak of the Great Re- Food Bank by visiting okfoodbank. cession with more than • Learn more about the org/hunger-action-month an additional 215,000 work of the Oklahoma or FeedingOklahoma.org.

Spend a night at a zoo TUTTLE - Tiger Sa- away and 20 feet up, and monkey feeding with fari Zoo in Tuttle is offer- overlooking the animals your admission. ing an overnight stay in a below as weel as beautiful Each treehouse is treehouse at the zoo for views of the zoo and the beautifully decorated and $135 plus admission. surrounding land. comes with a gas grill, Tiger Safari Zoo re- Families enjoy a relax- mini fridge, microwave, COURTESY Deep Fork Community Action Foundation Execu- with a certificate of appreciation for his 33 years cently opened Tiger ing evening at the fire pit keurig coffee maker, tive Director Christie Baldridge, left, and Board of service. Overlook Treehouses, on the deck listening to utensils, cups and plates Chair Gary Updyke, Right, present James Dawson where you can spend the the lions roar and all of for your convenience. night overlooking golden the other animal sounds There are also African tabby tigers, black bear, that occur at the zoo. Safari Huts for overnight a grizzly bear and even a Treehouses are just stays. DAWSON hyena. $135 plus admission, Visit TigerSafariZoo. from page A1 tor Christie Baldridge. need and strengthen the There are four tree- which includes a two day com or call 405-381-9453 tors, he has represented “While we are sad to see communities by provid- houses that sit 50 feet pass. You also get deer for more details. for three sectors: low in- him go, we know he will ing an opportunity for come, public and private. spread joy in his next en- growth in the future. We are beyond thankful deavor. We are beyond “From us and all you Resolution of Support for all the time and care grateful for your numer- have helped, thank you The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Board would he has put into the board ous hours of volunteer- James, for the generosity like to go on record to endorse the City Manager form of for our Foundation,” ing to improve the qual- and leadership you have Government for Eufaula, OK. Over the last 5 years we have said Executive Direc- ity of life for those in shown us over the years.” seen substantial growth and a resurgence in a positive at- titude in our community. Through the current leadership we have accomplished much. From the needed water and sewer improvements, to greater efficiencies in operations, to better allocation of resources. It was the fore-sight of concerned citizens that began the process of change to this method of governing. It has proven to be more effective with budgets, daily operations, long-term strategies and overall effectiveness. The City Council whom we elect, have done a great job working with our City Manager in developing long term goals and business development strategies. They empower our City Manager to seek alternative funding re- sources, work with the tribe and seek out resources to make our city function and stabilize our infrastructure needs.

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors encourages our businesses and individuals to continue to support this pathway for our future. Our goal is to live in a community that is vibrant, a safe place to live, work and play.

We also would like to commend the City Council members, Jacob Foos, City Manager and City Staff for their continued work to make our local government run as smooth as possible in these times of change and pandemic.

Thursday, September 3, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 OUST from page A1 hiring of Foos. Chamber posted a reso- support for the City Man- and Zoning Commission, ited for years. Since Foos became city lution in support of Foos ager form of Government stated in an Indian Jour- “In my visits I have the form of government manager, there has been and the city manager for Eufaula, OK. Eufaula nal Letter to the Editor: seen a city with empty back to mayor. an aggressive move to re- form of government that for the first time in a long “I read in this week’s dilapidated buildings “We have shown (the) place the city’s decaying stated: time is moving in a posi- Indian Journal that there on Main Street go to council (that) we have infrastructure. Currently “The Eufaula Area tive direction, making is a group that wants to renovated and occupied the signatures to get a a $7 million project is Chamber of Commerce progressive changes and replace City Manager Ja- buildings in most recent citywide election. The underway to rehabilitate Board would like to go improvements. “Running cob Foos. Why do they years. I have seen new last city election had 136 the water system. In the on record to endorse the a City as a business is our want this change? What park equipment replace voters. It takes 25 percent months ahead issues fac- City Manager form of only hope of being suc- do they want? No reason worn out equipment. This of that number to get on ing the wastewater treat- Government for Eufaula. cessful. Our current City was listed. gives families a gathering (the) ballot. We have 332. ment system will be ad- Over the last five years Manager, Jacob Foos, is “Previous city govern- place to enjoy, and enter- Eufaula citizens want dressed. we have seen substantial doing a great job. ments had left us in poor tain children, eat lunch, a city manager, mayor, Whether the petition growth and a resurgence “It is so exciting that health with no direction and visitors a place to police chief, city clerk to fire Foos is effective re- in a positive attitude in we finally after years and as to how to get out of the gather as well. I have also and city attorney that mains to be seen. our community. Through years of talk, we are now mess we were in. The citi- seen a cleaner neater Eu- citizens can decide (on) Hysell, represent- the current leadership we getting a new water infra- zens of Eufaula felt that faula with properties and every four years to keep ing Eufaula Citizens for have accomplished much. structure. This is huge for professional assistance businesses properly taken or replace instead of five Change, presented City From the needed water our City. It is exciting to was needed to get us back care of. This improves council members. (The) Clerk Valerie Cox with and sewer improvements, watch his vision and fore- to a properly function- the quality of life for all council has 30 days to the petition on June 2. to greater efficiencies in sight to make plans and ing city. The city manager residents in Eufaula. vote on this recall.” She responded to the operations, to better al- secure funds to improve style of government was “I have also seen a Neither Hysell nor the petition with a legal no- location of resources. It Eufaula. selected by a vote of the dated water system being petition state specific is- tice in the Indian Journal was the foresight of con- “Unfortunately prog- citizens of Eufaula. updated, improvements sues as to why the city that stated: cerned citizens that be- ress and change brings “We are on our third in the wastewater plant should return to its for- “I, Valerie Cox, City gan the process of change unfounded criticism. I and best city manager. through grants, other mer system of govern- Clerk of the City of Eu- to this method of gov- can’t imagine how much Mr. Foos has followed improvements in many ment, other than greater faula, hereby serve notice erning. It has proven to progress we could make guidelines given to him areas of public use land. I control over the council. that my office received a be more effective with as a community if all of by the City Council. He Feel that these new grants, Foos and Mayor James proposed initiative Pe- budgets, daily operations, the negative energy and is attempting to correct no interest loans are the Duty declined to com- tition in the form con- long-term strategies and criticism could be turned previous inadequacies product of a Council and ment. tained herein on June 2, overall effectiveness. around and funneled into and see that the city is City Manager Jacob Foos The form of govern- 2020. Pursuant to appli- “The City Council positive efforts and coop- much more financially working together to bet- ment issue first came cable provisions of Titles whom we elect, have eration. responsible than previ- ter Eufaula. up in 2013, when Selina 11 and 34 of the Okla- done a great job working “I continue to support ous administrations have The job isn’t easy, and Jayne-Dornan was may- homa Statutes, I find that with our City Manager the City Manager form of been. Under Mr. Foos’ there are some that don’t or. the subject of the initia- in developing long term government for Eufaula. leadership the city is well like how the changes af- It became a hot issue in tive Petition is insuffi- goals and business devel- I continue to support Ja- on the way to accomplish fect them, but I see across 2014 and Eufaula voters cient and invalid as be- opment strategies. They cob Foos. I continue to these first tasks. the board fairness for ev- on June 24, 2014 chose to ing outside the scope of empower our City Man- believe in the possibilities Maybe there are some ery resident to be treated make the change. an initiative Petition as ager to seek alternative for our City, the good- decisions that have un- equally. There is no fa- The vote was 368 for it deals with an admin- funding resources, work ness of our citizens and doubtedly gone against voritism to anyone due to and 202 against – for a istrative matter pertain- with the tribe and seek the perseverance of the the personal desires or status in the community, total of 64.6 percent in fa- ing to personnel and not out resources to make our faithful. I hope and pray priorities of a few citi- length of time lived in the vor and 35.4 percent op- with a legislative matter. city function and stabilize we continue to move for- zens. Maybe it was some community or where they posed. Any and all citizens of our infrastructure needs. ward - do not go back- kind off personality clash. live in the community. The change wasn’t the City of Eufaula may The Eufaula Area wards - and allow Eufaula Mr. Foos is all business I see the water depart- made until 2015 when file a protest or objection Chamber of Commerce to blossom into the great- and the ‘good ole boys’ ment runs in the positive a new city council was to this finding and/or the Board of Directors en- ness that has been sup- system no longer works instead of the negative as elected – however all of initiative Petition by writ- courages our businesses pressed for way too long.” here in Eufaula. I do not in years past. With every- those who were elected ten protest within 10 days and individuals to con- Retired businesswom- get it! What is the deal? one doing their fair share were on the old council. after publication filed tinue to support this an Janiece Vest also post- “The city is also mov- to help bring in sales tax In May, 2015, the coun- with the District Court of pathway for our future. ed an online support: ing forward with many dollars, utility payments cil hired Frank Kucish as McIntosh County. Cop- Our goal is to live in a “Thank you for post- other projects as request- made on time and in- acting city manager. ies are also to be served community that is vi- ing this. The city manager ed by the Council. volvement in helping vol- In June of that year, on the City Clerk of the brant, a safe place to live, works in an entirely dif-11-28 IJ.qxp_IJ/DEMOI fully TEMPLATE support 11/25/19 3:29 PM his Page 23 ef- unteer and bring positive Greg Buckley was hired City of Eufaula, the party work and play. ferent way than a mayor. forts and I encourage to the community the ef- as the first city manager. submitting the initiative “We also would like In today’s environment it all citizens of Eufaula• to forts show. 11B He resigned two years Petition and any other to commend the City takes a city manager with stand behind Mr. Foos “I also see an uptick in later to become assistant party who files a protest Council members, City background in education and support him to reach visitors that spend money city manager in Durant, a or objection.” Manager Jacob Foos and in that field to properly the goal of a better and in our businesses that not position he held for about Although the peti- City Staff for their con- manage the city’s busi- more prosperous Eufau- only help the business 19 months before becom- tion claims 332 voters tinued work to make our ness. The city manager is la.” owner but the city with ing town administrator in the city support Foos’ local government run not a politician, they’re a Meagan Burrows, a dollars to continue to for Carlton Landing. ouster, several people as smooth as possible in business person running newcomer to Eufaula, work on improvements. Former Coweta City have shown their sup- these times of change and the business of a city. Mr. sent the following Letter Do we have a ways to Manager Steve Whitlock port for him, including pandemic.” Foos has done a great job to the Editor: go, yes we do, but we are was hired as interim city the 10-member Board of Businesswoman Karen securing the funding nec- “Recent expressions headed in the right direc- manager to fill in after Directors of the Eufaula Weldin, one of the driv- essary to update Eufaula in the Indian Journal re- tion with the right per- Buckley left. Area Chamber of Com- ing forces behind the s decaying and ancient garding the current form son working with Coun- Whitlock was replaced merce. need to change the form water system. I encour- of City Manager form cil and the right form of in May, 2018, with the On its Facebook, the of government, posted age the community to of government and City government that bring the following statement continue to support this Manager Jacob Foos professionalism, educa- online: highly effective method prompted me to give an tion in city government, “Thank you Eufaula of city management.” opinion. and a dedication to work CALENDAR Chamber of Commerce Sam Sylvester, chair- I am a recent resident for all the residents of Eu- for your resolution of man of the city’s Planning of Eufaula but have vis- faula equally.” from page A1 Dog Festival in Posey Deadweight, The Red Park. Clay. 7:30 p.m. FREE. 20 - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Con- SHRED DAY at the cession available. Chamber building, 301 Connors gets $1.4 million to develop 7 - Fishing Derby at N. Main. Eufaula State Park with 28 - 1 p.m. Ribbon cut- computer scienses studies the Friends of the Park. ting for Lake Day Spa, 45 12 - VFW Post 8799 Selmon St. WARNER – The U.S. prove and expand their ing in the skills and com- dent. Auxiliary Fishing Derby 31 - Halloween Fest. November: Department of Education capacity to serve Native petencies with the great- Ms. Rhonda Wilson, at Longhorn Loop Pond announced that Con- Americans and low-in- est regional, state, and Connors Division Chair at Eufaula State Park. 9 - Shop Local Raffle nors State College will come individuals.” national demand. for Business, expressed a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 5 - Movie Night 12 -13 11 receive a Title III grant Connors State Col- “Connors State Col- how excited she is to have – OK State - Veteran’s Day Pa- of $1,499,105 to build on lege’s newly awarded lege is excited for this op- received this grant. “I’m Championship Crappie rade, 1 p.m. Connors’ strengths and NASNTI, Native Ameri- portunity to provide our extremely thankful for Masters Tournament. 12 - Movie Night. 12 14 experience as serving a can Serving Non-Tribal students with expanded the opportunity as it will - Tracy Lee Stum, - The Legacy on continuously increasing Institution, responds to degree/certificate options provide our students with 3D Artist arrives to work Main – Aretha Franklin Native American student a regional need and the in a high-demand, high- more choices in broad- on Mural on Selmon St. Tribute by Nedgra Culp. population and capitalize corresponding oppor- wage field of Computer ening their educational 12 - The Legacy on 19 - Movie Night. 26 on regional and national tunity it creates for stu- Science. Connors is ded- opportunities. I look Main – The British Inva- - Thanksgiving Day workforce trends that dents. Efforts will focus icated to surrounding our forward to working with sion - Beatles Tribute. Dinner at VFW. 19 28 create solid opportunities on a new Associate of students with people and the NASNTI team to help - Eufaula Area Art - Small Business for high-wage/successful Science (AS) degree in resources they need to be our students for the next Festival – Downtown Saturday and Lighted careers. Computer Science with successful. This grant is five years.” Chamber, 918-689-2791. Boat Parade. The funding, provided three sub specialization another tool in our tool The program, open to 20 - Brown Bag Brunch December: 1-16 by the Department of options. Additionally, chest of support for our all students, is expected with Art Festival partici- – Twelve Days of Education, is designed Connors will develop students,” stated Dr. Ron to be available for student pants - North Cove Pavil- Ugly Sweaters. 3 to provide “assistance to three distinct Certifi- Ramming, CSC Presi- enrollment Fall 2021. lion. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Movie Night. Native American Serv- cate Options, also in the October: 5 - Santaland & Light- 10 ing Institutions to enable Computer Science field, - Dedication for The ed Night Parade & Light- these institutions to im- to provide focused train- Eufaula Wetlands Park – ing of Tree. 10 am. 10 - Movie Night. 10 - Eufaula VFW 11 - Live Reindeer - 8798 Golf Tournament, Hot Chocolate – Carriage Arrowhead Course. 8 Rides. a.m. – sign in 9 a.m. tee 12 - Cookie Crawl. off. 918-689-5577. 12 - The Legacy on 10 - The Legacy on Main – A Legacy Christ- Main – Branson on the mas. Road – Debbie Horton’s 17 - Movie Night. Branson Variety Show. 12-24 - Twelve Days of 12 - Indigenous People Christmas Window Dec- Parade orating. 17 - Poker Run to Ben- 25 - Christmas Dinner efit Animal Rescues and at the VFW Post 8798.

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 Opinions Lighten up and laugh a little

good for your health. It literally triggers physical and emotional changes in your body to strengthen your immune system, boost your mood and diminish pain by releasing endorphins into your body to give you a sense of well-being. Little things can make Laughter has also been shown to decrease stress hormones and who doesn’t need help with that these a big difference days. Laughing also increases our immune cells and With all the COVID craziness and politics going on infection-fighting antibodies which then helps us The Bible teaches in Matthew 25 to lend a hand to in the world today it’s enough to make me want to say, fight off diseases like diabetes, cancer and COVID-19. our neighbors as we would Christ: “For I was hun- “Lighten up and laugh a little.” Yes, I said it. When all Who doesn’t need that right? gry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty else fails, just laugh. I mean what else are you going to Have you ever laughed until your stomach hurt? and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger do, cry about it? I don’t think so. So grab a tissue. Get That’s because belly laughing is an internal workout and you invited me in.” Jesus explains: “Whatever you a grip. Pull up your bootstraps and just laugh a little that exercises your diaphragm, contracts your abs and did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of at life. even strengthens your heart. Wow! Now that’s some mine, you did for me.” I know. I already hear some of you saying that life strong medicine. As Christians, we are called to give back to the less just isn’t fair and there’s nothing funny about the mess Here’s another little secret: a good, hearty laugh will fortunate and help those in need. During these tough that America is in right now. Well, you are right. We are actually release tension and stress and leave your mus- times, neighbors have stepped up to help neighbors seriously in a world of hurt right now and there seems cles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. just like we always do; it’s the Oklahoma Standard. to be constant chaos around us, but that’s exactly why Sounds like we all need to watch some funny mov- Giving back to our community and living the Okla- we have to laugh at the situation or quite frankly, it’s ies or go to the comedy club tonight. homa Standard shouldn’t be something we only do going to kill us from stress. Like welcome to the final That’s why laughing with your friends and family during the difficult times. It should be something we show folks. and coworkers is essential medicine. do all the time. That’s why I choose optimism. I’d rather lighten up We live in a society that wants to divide everyone Donating money isn’t the only way you can help. at little and laugh a lot more. Somehow we have got to based on our differences or isolate us and make us Sometimes, the best way to give back is to volunteer motivate ourselves to change our perspective in life, lose our sense of belonging. But laughing together can your time. Help a soup kitchen prepare a meal or which in turn will change our mood and hopefully in- improve relationships and empathy between people. collect canned good for a local food bank. Coach a crease our level of happiness at work and home. Laughter can foster better communication rather than youth sport or tutor a student. Write letters to seniors If laughter doeth good like a medicine then open confrontation. You laugh with each other, rather than in nursing homes or service members deployed over- your mouth and say “Ah” and take your laughter med- at each other. seas. While it may seem like a small commitment on icine. In fact, some of you crabby patties might even Just a little sense of humor lightens your burdens, your part, it can make a huge difference in peoples’ need a double dose. connects you to others and keeps you grounded to live lives. Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body a longer, healthier life. And that, my friend, is some- Earlier this week, I met with Volunteers for Youth back into balance like a good laugh. Yes, laughter is thing to laugh about. in Claremore, which aims to help at-risk youth suc- ceed. This group was started in 1998 when a group of volunteers saw a need in their own backyard and wanted to make a difference. Their programs are now No. State law requires that you register to vote ac- helping at-risk youth across Rogers County. Letters cording to your address of residence. You may vote It’s often said the little things can make a big dif- only at the polling place to which you are assigned ference. I encourage you to take some time to extend based on the address where you are registered. (But the Oklahoma Standard to someone who needs a little you can request an absentee ballot by mail or vote ear- extra help in your community. It just might make a big Letter to the Editor ly at the McIntosh County Election Board from 8 a.m. difference in their life. to 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday prior to election Want to stay up-to-date on what I’m doing in Okla- Several voters arrived at their precinct polling plac- day (or, if a state or federal election, on Saturday prior homa and Washington on your behalf? Sign up for es to vote in the Aug. 25, 2020 Primary Runoff Elec- to election day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) my newsletter by visiting Mullin.house.gov/. tion only to find they were not eligible to vote in the 2. I am registered to vote in Tulsa, but I am in col- election. While the primary elections are still fresh in lege in Norman. Can I vote in Norman? our minds, here is a list of Frequently Asked Ques- You can request to have an absentee ballot mailed tions for voters to consider. to you in Norman or you may choose to register to Janelle McKnight, vote in Norman. If you register in Norman, your reg- Secretary, McIntosh County Election Board istration in Tulsa will be canceled. Frequently asked questions Primary Elections Letter to the Editor 1. I am a Democrat. Can I vote in another party’s primary or runoff primary? Recent expressions in the Indian Journal regarding No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. Registered the current form of City Manager form of govern- voters of a political party may only vote to select their ment and City Manager Jacob Foos prompted me to party’s nominees. give an opinion. 2. I am a Republican. Can I vote in another party’s I am a recent resident of Eufaula but have visited primary or runoff primary? for years. In my visits I have seen a city with empty No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. Registered dilapidated buildings on Main Street go to renovated Letters Policy voters of a political party may only vote to select their and occupied buildings in most recent years. I have party’s nominees. seen new park equipment replace worn out equip- The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects 3. I am a Libertarian. Can I vote in another party’s ment. This gives families a gathering place to enjoy, of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for primary or runoff primary? and entertain children, eat lunch, and visitors a place publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian to gather as well. I have also seen a cleaner neater Eu- Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. 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144 YearS ago attend Funeral Services in eufaula For OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION BETTER NEWSPAPER November 14, 1876 CONTEST Lucille McIntosh AWARD WINNER The Eufaula Among the many relatives and friends who attend- Indian Journal 2017 aCCIDeNTaL SHoT ed the funeral services for the late Miss Lucille Mc- Mrs. States, with a child in her arms, came out to Intosh Monday afternoon, August the 20th, were her the wagon to greet her relatives just arrived. A loaded father, sisters, brothers and other relatives. sixshooter was a part of the load, and it was handed ••••• her to take care of, and there is where the mistake oc- curred. She failed to take proper care. Taking the muz- 50 YearS ago zle of the pistol in her hand and bringing it towards Thursday, September 10, 1970 her, the pistoal touched on the wagon box, causing the cartridge to explode, sending the ball through the Stories from the past Two County Women Named to Library Board fleshy part of her hand between the thumb and index Two McIntosh County women have been named to finger, burning her badly with power. The wound is the Board of Directors for the newly created Eastern very painful, but not dangerous. the county were in attendance at the trial and doubt- Oklahoma Multi-County Library System. Mrs. G.R. less this will be a hard fought case when it comes up Crumpler, of Checotah and Mrs. Mary Tolleson of Eu- SCHooL rePorT DraFT for trial in the district court. faula will meet with representatives of other counties Mr. Paul Weaver, teacher in the Creek Nation, has New fireworks in the system in Tahlequah on Wednesday. ordinance proposed just finished a draft for the use of teachers – of mak- DeMoCraTS THINK SUFFrage HeLPS ing up their School Report – the most complete and NEW YORK, Aug. 24 – The Democratic ticket won School enrollment slightly Down perfect we have ever seen. We trust Superintendent with a few women voting in 1916. It will win with all From 1969-1970 Term women voting in 1920,Muscogee said a(Creek) statement Nation by the wom- The overall school enrollment in the Eufaula McCombs will see the utility and benefit to be de- ushers in new leadership rived from a more perfect uniformity in regard to the en’s bureau of the democratic national committee, Schools was slightly down as compared with the 1969- school reports required by law, and furnish teachers published here today. They focus on strength and unity 70 enrollment. This is mostly due to the fact that the with blanks for that purpose. “The party pledged itself to urge ratification in time graduating class of 1970 was the largest in the history for all the women of the United States to participate in of the school. CoMMeNDaBLe JUSTICe the election,” it continued. “It has kept its word. The Not long since an Indian boy got on an engine to women of America remember on November 2, the ef- City Council Meets In ride from the water tank to Stringtown. He enquired fective support of the democratic nominee for presi- Tuesday Night Session of the engineer the amount of the fare and was in- dent, Governor Cox, and his running mate, Franklin The regulary monthly City Council meeting was formed fifty cents. Having no change he handed the D. Roosevelt, to redeem the promise made by the held Tuesday night at 7:30. The following members engineer a five dollar bill, which he put in his pock- democratic national convention.” were present: Mayor Tully O’Reilly, Boyd Knight, et, said he would give him the change at the station, Marshall Foley, Jimmy Dobbs, Kenneth Willmon and which he failed to do, but pulled out the train leaving receives Victory Medal Clyde Harrison. the boy on the track. On the return trip the Indian boy Clarence Mills, a Eufaula boy who volunteered his ••••• was waiting to collect his change, and failing to get it services to his country early in the late war, this week he attacked one of the brakemen and a fight ensued. received from the war department for bravery and 25 YearS ago ••••• service rendered, a Victory Medal. A Look InsIde Thursday, August 31, 1995 Mills saw active service on the Aisne, Aisne-Marne, 100 YearS ago St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and defensive sector. Masonry Work Continues on Co. Courthouse Thursday, August 26, 1920 ••••• Masonry work on a $404,000 addition to the Mc- Intosh County Courthouse is about 50 percent com- DorrIS aND WIFe are BoUND oVer 75 YearS ago plete, and the entire project could be finished by o-N Sam Dorris and wife, charged with the murder of Thursday, August 23, 1945 vember. Mrs. Green, a widow lady residing in the east end of the county, were bound over without bail in the pre- School Faculty Is announced For New Term eufaula Indian Community Hosts liminary trial held before Judge H.B. Reublet Thurs- Two new members have been added to the Eufaula 9th annual Labor Day Pow-Wow day, Public School faculty. Mrs. David Wall Henley will The 9th annual Eufaula Indian Community’s Labor An unusually large crowd of people from that end of teach in Dixie and Mrs. Lucille Click Chaffin has been Day Pow-Wow will highlight the holiday weekend on selected to teach English in the High School. Lake Eufaula...this year’s event is expected to be the largest ever. Bond owners are advised To Keep Their Purchases Blues Festival Kicks off Sat. OPA attorney dies “Hang on to those war bonds,” was advised today by If you live in Rentiesville you will no doubt be in- David McCullough, an as general counsel for OPA the two Eufaula banks, State National bank and Farm- flicted by the blues this weekend as the Dusk ‘til Dawn attorney for the Oklaho- and as lead counsel of ers and Mercantile bank, as a wave of bond-cashing Blues Festival will draw more than 100 musicians in ma Press Association and OPA’s Legal Services Plan. hit this city after the war ended. 30 bands representing 12 states to this sleepy little the OPA’s Legal Services McCullough then be- community just north of Checotah. Plan, died August 27, came a founding mem- 2020, after a brief illness. ber of Freedom of Infor- Services are pending. mation Oklahoma (FOI A funeral service was Oklahoma). He served held at 10 a.m. Monday, as a board member for August 31, at the Norman FOI Oklahoma, elected Community Church of the as president in 1993 and Nazarene, 1801 N. Porter then was named as an ad- Ave., Norman, Okla. visory board member. McCullough was born McCullough served as January 6, 1953. He was 67. the Chief Counsel and He started his career Attorney General for the as a journalist who later, Wyandotte Nation Tribe as an attorney, became a over the past 28 years. champion for freedom Among other accom- of information and First plishments during this Amendment issues. time, he successfully ad- After graduating with judicated two landmark a B.A. in Journalism from land-into-trust cases on the University of Okla- behalf of the tribe, which homa in 1977, he became have since been referred a general assignment re- to by numerous tribes porter for The Duncan and attorneys across the Banner. He was named United States. This year, sports editor of the Pauls he was chosen by tribal Valley Daily Democrat in leadership to be the “Wy- 1978, and a year later was andotte Nation Person hired as manager editor of of the Year” and was to the Guthrie Daily Leader. be honored at the annual In his two years as edi- meeting in September. tor, he became known for McCullough also his unwavering pursuit of worked with the Iowa government controversies Tribe of Oklahoma for as well as mentoring jour- more than 35 years. nalists who went on to He is survived by his distinguished careers. parents, Billy and Mona; In 1989, he started his wife of 38 years, Deb- working with Michael ra Jo; his four daughters, Minnis as an attorney on Cathryn (Robert), Jayme behalf of news organiza- (Mike), Jo Caryn (Bar- tions for the Oklahoma ney), and Cayla (Derek); Press Association. After his grandchildren; and his Minnis retired earlier this younger brothers and sis- year, McCullough served ters. Senior Center menu Sept. 7 – Sept. 11 Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342 Monday, Sept. 7: Pinto beans with ham; mac- aroni & cheese; seasoned cabbage; wheat bread; fresh fruit; milk Tuesday, Sept. 8: Spaghetti w/meat sauce; Ital- ian vegetables; wheat roll; chilled fruit cup; milk Wednesday, Sept. 9: Chicken and dumplings; seasoned carrots; wheat roll; fresh fruit; brownie; milk Thursday, Sept. 10: Meatloaf; seasoned mashed potatoes and gravy; green beans; wheat roll; fresh fruit; milk Friday, Sept. 11: Country-baked chicken; poultry gravy; steamed rice; mixed veggies; wheat roll; chilled peaches; milk

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Trinity Episcopal Church in the sight of all…So far years these crosses can tions. You will see that “If any want to become world overnight. No, lives. It means not back- as it depends on you, live become numerous and your efforts make an in- my followers, let them Jesus is going to redeem ing out when the going peaceably with all…Nev- heavy, and it can become credible difference, to deny themselves and take mankind the messy way - gets rough – sticking to er avenge yourselves… very frustrating or even you and to God. You will up their cross and follow the hands-on, right-here- our faith and our rela- If your enemies are hun- overwhelming trying to see God’s Kingdom being me,” Jesus says to his dis- among-his-people way tionship with Christ even gry, feed them; if they are be like Jesus. You might built up, little by little, de- ciples. At this point, Jesus’ - with blood, sweat, tears, when it costs us some- thirsty, give them some- think, “What difference spite everything else go- face is set towards Jeru- agony and dying. thing. thing to drink…Do not does it make in the big ing on around you, and salem and he is adamant And he says that if We all have opportuni- repay evil with evil, but scheme of things wheth- you will see God’s love, about setting his disciples we want to be his dis- ties every day to grace- overcome evil with good” er or not I take up all joy, peace and hope being straight about suffering ciples, and be a part of fully lug a cross around (Romans 12:9-21). these crosses, or sacrifice made real in the world. and carrying crosses – his this process of redemp- with us. Listen to what Who does all that?! or persevere, especially God’s presence will be own, and theirs (Matthew tion and share eternal St. Paul says to the early Rest assured that if you when I don’t see any re- made manifest because 16:21-26). life with God, we have to Christians in Rome: “Let do, it will most likely earn sults?” Fair enough ques- of what YOU do, and the Surely Jesus must be deny ourselves, take up love be genuine; hate you some negative feed- tions. crosses you choose to frustrated at times with OUR crosses and follow what is evil; hold fast to back, even from friends But that’s you think- carry. his disciple’s inability him. We are called to live what is good…Be patient and family, and probably ing in human terms and We invite and welcome to see the big picture of the same kind of messy, in suffering; persevere a cross or two to carry. about your own limited all to join us as we learn who he is and how hu- hands-on life that Jesus in prayer…Extend hos- You may even earn a abilities, as if you didn’t to take up the crosses mankind is going to be did. pitality to strangers… reputation for being a se- have any help. But if you that wait for us each day. redeemed. Jesus isn’t go- To “take up our cross” Bless those who per- rious Christian (!). But can prayerfully set your Sunday worship and Holy ing to become a worldly means to willingly accept secute you; weep with that’s OK! Our job is to mind on divine things Communion are at 10am, king and save mankind and patiently endure any those who weep…Do keep doing what is right (and prayer is a HUGE 305 W. High, Eufaula, through politics, and hardships that come our not be haughty; associ- and handle any fallout as part of this), hopefully 918-689-2369. Masks God isn’t going to magi- way as a direct result of ate with the lowly…Take gracefully as possible. you will see beyond the and social distancing re- cally change the whole putting Jesus first in our thought for what is noble Admittedly, over the difficulties and limita- quired.

Lake Eufaula Christian Church 2. He used his gift to children and generations a church where the Bible LECC WELCOME Ministry Instagram on 7 of the Lord after the Ark prophesy God’s truth: of singers and musicians is preached and taught as BACK SUNDAY TO p.m. returned. (1 Chron.16: (2 Chron.29:30) Asaph to serve the Lord with God’s divine word then THE BIG REVEAL: Our current series is 4-5) David appointed praised and proclaimed their musical gifts. Asaph join us at Lake Eufaula September 6, 2020 “Serving in the Shadows.” Levites to minister before the awesome God through served King David at the Christian Church. Join Pastor Jeremy Little in- Sunday’s message was the Ark and to praise and his music. Asaph was a tent, and then served us for coffee, donuts, and vites and welcomes you “The Legacy of Asaph” thank the Lord with mu- seer-a prophet. His music David’s son, Solomon, Sunday School at 10a.m. to Lake Eufaula Christian from 1 Chronicles 15/16. sic. Asaph was the chief; was a vessel of the holy- with singing and wor- The adult class is cur- Church. Setting the Stage: King they were to play the inspired word of God. ship music in the temple. rently studying the Book This Sunday, Septem- David was going to re- lyres, harps, and cymbals. Asaph wrote 12 of the in- (2Chron.5: 12-13) Point: of Matthew. ber 6, we will resume our store the nation of Israel Three characteristics spired Psalms, Psalm 50 Bring your heart of wor- Our worship service regular church services to worship the one true that we can learn from and Psalms 73-83. Those ship to help lead others starts at 11 a.m. Our back in the building as God. His men were go- Asaph to serve in the psalms were set to music to God’s purpose for their Wednesday Night Bible we invite you to experi- ing to bring back the Ark church today: to prophesy the goodness lives. Study starts at 6:30 p.m. ence our beautiful newly of the Covenant to Jeru- 1. Asaph used his gift to of the Lord. King David David and Asaph used Our youth group di- remodeled sanctuary. salem. David wanted to worship and glorify God: and Asaph left a legacy of their gifts to honor and vides into elementary Everything will be clean create a great musical in- Asaph would be consid- worship through music. glorify God. Let’s use our and secondary classes for and sanitized, and we will troduction for the return ered as David’s first min- Point: Bring your heart gifts to teach others and Bible Study. Our current practice the proper safety of the Ark. (1Chron.15: ister of music. Asaph was of worship to seek God’s to honor God and pro- Wednesday adult series is procedures and social 1-17;27) “There he had appointed as the chief truth and proclaim His claim His goodness to all. a study of Ephesians. distancing. Masks will be the Ark placed in a tent musician to create choirs promises. Are you seeking salva- Awaken student Min- encouraged, but not re- and began to organize to sing songs of praise 3. He used his gift to tion? 1. Hear the Word. istry offers a faith-filled quired. and appoint 288 pro- and thanksgiving. Asaph train his children and (Romans 10:17) 2. Believe youth group study. We will continue offer- phetic singers and 4,000 used his musical gifts to others in service to God. the Word (Mark16:16) If you are looking for a ing our services online on musicians to minister play the cymbals and di- (1 Chron. 25: 1-2;6-8) 3. Repent of Sins (Luke respite from the trials and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11 before the Lord to make rect the choirs to honor Asaph helped David 13:3) 4. Confess Christ tribulations of today’s a.m. on LECC Facebook petition, to give thanks God. He served the Lord enlist 288 professional (Matt. 10:32) 5. Be im- world and a place to wor- group, and Wednesday and praise the Lord” through his music. Point: singers and musicians to mersed in baptism for ship and study in spirit evening at 6:30 p.m. on (1Chron.6:31-32) Da- Bring your heart of wor- teach 4,000 pupils. Asaph remission of sins (Acts and in truth, then join us! LECC Facebook group, vid put men in charge of ship to use your gifts to invested his life in teach- 2:38). Take Your 2020 journey and Awaken Student the music in the House honor God. ing his children, grand- If you are searching for with us!

Eastern’s Language and Humanities degrees Bring the Smithsonian Institution offer essential skills beyond STEM to your rural community WILBURTON – In re- elementary education, get this hands-on expe- cent years, there has been English, general studies, rience until later in their OKLAHOMA CITY ing a MoMS exhibit of- The Crossroads exhibit a strong focus on degrees health, physical education junior and senior year of - Oklahoma Humani- fers communities an consists of 6 free-stand- in the fields of science, and recreation, mass com- college studies, but East- ties (OH) has announced opportunity to increase ing, double-sided panels technology, engineering munication, and music. ern provides a unique op- that the Smithsonian is visitation, visibility, and and one interactive digi- and math - the STEM Eastern’s music pro- portunity to gain radio coming to Oklahoma civic pride. Host sites tal kiosk. The layout and fields. However, employ- gram provides a top- and broadcast skills early. in 2021. In partnership will be selected based design allow each site to ers also value creativ- quality education in vocal This is valuable experi- with the Smithsonian on geographic location, maximize the amount ity, critical thinking and or instrumental studies. ence for students to dis- Institution, OH will se- evidence of strong com- of Smithsonian content communication skills as Students perform with play on their résumés.” lect six rural Oklahoma munity support, ideas in the smallest possible much as technical skills the Concert Choir, Band, Eastern’s Humanities communities to host the for supplemental pro- space. The exhibit takes or training. or Eastern Expressions, courses offer a look at traveling exhibit, Cross- gramming, and physical up 750 square feet, and a According to studies a student-led rock/pop world cultures, music, roads: Change in Rural event space. OH staff minimum ceiling height from the National Associ- group. The Music De- art, religion, film and phi- America, as part of the may conduct site visits to of 8 feet is required. ation of Colleges and Em- partment typically hosts losophy. Museum on Main Street collect additional infor- About Oklahoma ployers (NACE), employ- a fall and spring concert “Humanities are es- (MoMS) program. mation prior to the final Humanities ers often rank skills such as as well as the annual Can- sential courses in helping Museums, libraries, host site selections. Oklahoma Humani- critical thinking and com- dlelighting program; one students gain a better un- historical societies and Additional informa- ties (OH) is an indepen- munication above techni- of Eastern’s longest stand- derstanding of the world other cultural organiza- tion about the Cross- dent, nonprofit organiza- cal aptitude as essential for ing traditions that is in its so they can navigate the tions in communities roads exhibit and a link tion whose mission is to career readiness. 94th year. constant changes and with populations of up to to the online application strengthen communities Kristen Turner, dean Students in the mass adapt to an ever-changing 20,000 are invited to ap- can be found at www. by helping Oklahomans of the Language, Hu- communication program society,” Turner said. “It’s ply for this exhibit that okhumanities.org. The learn about the human manities and Education study video production, our goal to help students explores rural life. The deadline for applica- experience, understand- Division, said that across photography, reporting become well-informed tour will take place be- tion submissions is Sep- ing new perspectives, all industries, employers and graphic arts, while citizens.” tween September 2021 tember 30, 2020. For and participate knowl- are looking for people working on the college’s Turner said Eastern’s and June 2022. questions, contact Kelly edgeably in civic life who can write and speak newspaper and weekly incredibly diverse field of “We are honored to Burns, OH Program Of- through humanities dis- well, and bring multiple video news segment. professors helps achieve host the Smithsonian in ficer, at kelly@okhuman- ciplines such as history, perspectives to problem- Turner said students can that goal. Oklahoma and partner ities.org. literature, film studies, solving and decision- also work as interns at “The faculty in our with local organizations About the Exhibit art criticism, and phi- making processes. Eastern’s commercial ra- division combined have to showcase the diversity The Crossroads ex- losophy. As the state “Of course we under- dio station, Mountaineer more than 100 years of and culture of our rural hibit pays tribute to ru- partner for the National stand the critical need Radio KWLB 93.1 FM teaching experience at communities” said Caro- ral identity, land, com- Endowment for the Hu- for degrees in STEM and 104.9 FM. Eastern,” Turner said. line Lowery, OH Execu- munity, persistence, and manities, OH provides a fields, but graduates with “Students serve as in- “Not only do our profes- tive Director. “This rare managing change. It also free educational maga- a broad-based education terns and on-air personal- sors have backgrounds in and significant opportu- acknowledges that liv- zine and monthly pod- are also in high demand,” ities, producing news and English, communications nity will provide hosting ing and working in rural cast, Smithsonian Insti- Turner said. “Most of the weather reports, public and education, but they organizations the pow- America has never been tution exhibits, reading degrees in our division service announcements also bring military, jour- er of the Smithsonian easy. It takes a commit- and discussion groups, focus heavily on reading, and other programming. nalism, performing arts brand to catalyze lasting ment of time, sweat, and and other cultural op- writing, speaking, cre- They can also select mu- and ministry experience community improve- economic risk to live portunities for Oklaho- ativity and critical think- sic, produce their own to their classrooms.” ment and increase eco- in the country. The ex- mans of all ages. OH ing. Those are beneficial show, help with live re- For more information nomic impacts.” hibit acts as a catalyst for engages people in their skills for any job market.” motes and provide play- on Eastern’s Language, This cultural pro- conversations regarding own communities, stim- Eastern’s Language, by-play and color com- Humanities and Educa- gramming opportunity education, demographic ulating discussion and Humanities and Educa- mentary during sports tion Division, contact valued at $15,000 per change, access to services, helping them explore the tion Division offers as- broadcasts,” Turner said. Turner at kturner@eosc. community is offered agriculture, commerce, wider world of human sociate degrees in pre- “Students don’t typically edu or 918-465-1720. free of charge. Host- and infrastructure. experience. 11-28 IJ.qxp_IJ/DEMO TEMPLATE 11/25/19 3:29 PM Page 23

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Thursday, September 3, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries

Jamie Rae Gideon Foster Gray Sr. Oct. 12, 1971 – Aug. 14, 2020 Feb. 28, 1933 – Aug. 22, 2020 Jamie Rae Gideon, 48, homa. line Louise Clinken- cis. She preceded him in Tayna Bullard, Starla of Eufaula, Oklahoma, She had a love for beard of Eufaula, Okla. death on April 17, 2009. Burns, Bryant Corley, passed way Friday, Aug. cooking. and son Daniel Watkins Foster liked to fish, Gerald Colenutt, Nakoa 14, 2020, at her home. She loved her fam- and wife Sara of Cordell, spend time with his wife, Gray and Nevaeh Gray; Jamie was born Oct. ily, especially her nieces, Okla; aunts and uncles kids and grandkids, hunt his great-grandchildren, 12, 1971 in Midwest City, nephews and cousins Emmett and Carol Gil- and watch WWF and Lauren Bradbury, Betty Oklahoma to James and and their children. lespie of Stidham, Mary westerns on TV. Bradbury, LaMiya Nest- Sally Gideon. She gradu- Survivors include: and Art Marsh of Mus- He always thought he er, Uriah Nester, Peyton ated from Liberty Acad- Mason Sawyer (partner tang, Okla., Kenneth and had a way with the ladies, Nester, Vivian Williams, emy in Shawnee, Okla- of 12 years) of the home; Mary Gideon of Eufaula, and was a prankster with Leo Williams, Lillie homa in 1991. father James Gideon of Okla., Mark and Loraine a good sense of humor. Young, Aniyah Bullard, Jamie worked for Stidham, Okla.; sister Gideon of Eufaula, Okla., Survivors include: Blazen Burns, Falyn Decorative Arts Com- Ruby Elizabeth Gideon Wayne Wilson of Eufaula his daughters, Virginia Gray, Tynsley Gray and pany of Oklahoma City of Florida and two niec- and many more cousins Whitehead of Tulsa, Braydn Gray. as a print designer. Later es, Sara and daughters and their children. Lena Jay and husband A graveside service she moved to Muskogee, Mandela and Alexan- Jamie is preceded in Tim of Tulsa, Ramona was held 1 p.m., Thurs- Oklahoma to work for drea, Rebecca Sanders death by her mother, Sal- Gray Smith of Eufaula, day, Aug. 27, 2020, at the Walmart as a cash office and husband Brian and ly Gideon, grandparents Foster Gray, Sr., 87, of Eufaula, passed away Winey Fowler and hus- Gray Cemetery with Jake clerk for nine years. three children, Josh, Jay and Lucille Gideon band Randy of Eufaula Jackson officiating. Jamie was a member Marissa and Cora, all of and Emmett and Ruby Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Tulsa. Foster was born and Yahnnie Gray; his Pallbearers were Jer- of First Free Will Baptist Florida. Gillespie and aunt Patri- sons, Foster Gray, Jr., emiah Gray, Nocuselle Church in Eufaula, Okla- Also, sister: Jacque- cia Wilson. on Feb. 28, 1933, in Mc- Intosh County, the son of Nocus Elle Gray and Jer- Gray, Ben Gray and Ger- Mandy Gray. He attended emiah Gray; his grand- ald Colenutt. 62 School House. children, Benjamin Services were under James Robert ‘Bob’ King While at the Bacone Gray, Amanda Bradbury, the direction of Hunn, May 21, 1927 – Aug. 23, 2020 Orphanage in Muskogee, Scott Whitehead, Eliza- Black & Merritt Funeral beth Whitehead, Timmy Home & Crematory. On- Wendell, already in the as long as he was able. Foster learned to box, take care of cattle and Jay, Randi Nester, Raini line condolences may Navy, Bob enlisted in the Bob was well-known Nester, Ramona Nester, be made to the family at Navy on June 11, 1945. He for being an excellent gar- taught himself to read. On Oct. 18, 1967, Fos- Kenneth Nester, Holley www.hbmfuneralhome. was honorably discharged dener, raising vegetables Fowler, Joseph Fowler, com. on July 6, 1946 after the as well as strawberries. He ter married Earline Fran- war was over. His rank enjoyed sharing his pro- was Seaman 1st class, with duce with others. listing as a Deck hand - Bob spent many hours landing craft. working as a volunteer in DEQ announces online training for Bob went to work for the Eufaula Community the Air Force at Tinker Air Garden. In 2002 he was water and wastewater operators Force Base and worked named Outstanding Vol- there as an Aircraft Sheet- unteer for his work there. metal Worker until his Bob was preceded in DEQ is excited to an- challenge this presented, The training platform retirement on January death by his parents and nounce the release of the DEQ extended the dead- can be accessed by going 25, 1983 - having worked two brothers, one un- Online Operator Train- line for meeting annual to the Operator Certifi- there 36 years. Bob mar- named and Wendell Fay ing Platform. This new PDH requirements from cation page on the DEQ ried Twyla Trent on April King. platform provides ad- July 1, 2020, to Septem- website and clicking on James Robert “Bob” 25, 1958 at First Baptist He is survived by his ditional training oppor- ber 30, 2020, and initi- the Online Training but- King, of Eufaula, passed Church in McLoud. They wife, Twyla, and his chil- tunities to Oklahoma’s ated efforts to develop ton or by using the fol- away on Aug. 23, 2020 began their married life dren and their spouses: water and wastewater online training. lowing link: https://www. at the age of 93. Bob was at Meeker, Oklahoma and Ed and Michelle King, of operators, and it is a no- DEQ is committed to deq.ok.gov/water-quali- born on May 21, 1927 in lived there 36 1/2 years Carmel, Ind.; Robyn and cost web-based solution developing solutions for ty-division/operator-cer- Lincoln County, Okla- until they moved to Eu- Randy Burris, of Eufaula; for acquiring Profession- training. While the im- tification/online-train- homa near the town of faula in 1994. Tim and Julie King, of al Development Hours mediate objective of pro- ing-catalog/ Meeker. His parents were They were blessed with Pryor, Okla. - as well as (PDHs) required for cer- viding an online training For questions or ad- Vern Laster King and Eas- 62 years of marriage and his grandchildren: Chel- tification renewal. option as quickly as pos- ditional program infor- ter Ogilvie King. three children: James Ed- sea Burris, Emily Burris, Due to COVID-19, sible has been achieved, there has been a signifi- DEQ continues to work mation, please contact Bob attended many ward, Robyn Kaye, and Serena King and Zachary David Pruitt at (405) 702- one-room schools in Lin- Timothy Trent. King. cant reduction in train- on developing new, on- coln County, including Bob was a faithful A private family grave- ing opportunities for op- line solutions with en- 8184 or david.pruitt@ Shaw School and Mam- member of the United side service was held at erators. Recognizing the hanced capabilities. deq.ok.gov. moth School. He also at- Methodist Church. He Meeker Cemetery. tended one year at Eufaula attended Sunday School Cremation arrange- when they lived with his regularly and was a mem- ments were made with Granddad King. ber of the board of trust- Hunn Black & Merritt Fu- He graduated from ees at both Meeker and neral Home & Crematory. White Rock High School Eufaula churches. He was Online condolences may in 1945. With World War willing to help with any be made at www.hbmfu- II raging and his brother, project around the church neralhome.com

Helen ‘Thomas’ Grigsby Dec. 28, 1923 - July 11, 2020 Her life was dedicated adopted grandchild, Mi- to her family. She loved chael Merkins of Germa- to cook for her family ny; great-grandchildren: and friends. She loved to Shelby, Carson, Morgan, buy Christmas presents Conner, Edison, Ellory, but could not keep them Daniel and Jan and a host a secret until Christmas. of nieces and nephews. She loved to dance. She is preceded in She even loved to wash death by her parents; her a load of laundry every husband, L.J. Grigsby; day, even if it was just brothers, J.T. Thomas three pieces. She enjoyed and wife, Irleen, J.C. gardening and canning Thomas, J.D. Thomas her vegetables, she loved and wife, Dean; sisters, her flowers and always Ruth MyDell Grigsby hoed them and kept and husband Guy, Doris them beautiful. She en- Turpin and husband Mel- joyed mowing the grass, vin and Anna Lou Wade; Helen “Thomas” (which got Larry in trou- brothers-in-law - Harold Grigsby, 96, of Checo- ble with the local men). Grigsby, Hollis Grigby, tah, passed away Satur- She loved her friends Leon Grigsby; sisters-in- day, July 11, 2020, at her and neighbors. She loved law - Evelyn Rae, Nora home surrounded by the Gospel Jubilee. She Padgett, Bernice Edwards family. Helen was born also loved her Thunder! and Inez Moore. on December 28, 1923, Go OKC. Her greatest A funeral service in Bower, Oklahoma, the love was her family and was held at 10 a.m. on daughter of Dewey and they loved her. Wednesday, July 15, Linda (Beck) Thomas. Survivors include: her 2020, at the First Baptist On Dec. 30, 1941, son, Dewey Lee Grigs- Church of Checotah with Helen married L.J. “Son” by and wife, Brinda, of Steve Dennis officiating. Grigsby. They were hap- Muskogee, Okla.; daugh- Pallbearers were Jay Ca- pily married for 50 years. ter, Pamela Sue Jennings lavan, Chad Choat, Con- Helen loved children and husband, Larry, of nor Calavan, Carson Ca- which is why she chose Checotah, Okla.; sister, lavan, Dennis Whitfield, to work as a Head Start Joyce Ingram, of Braw- and Wayne Fairchild. Driver and a babysitter in ley, Calif.; sisters in-law, Honorary pallbear- her lifetime. She loved to Geraldine Thomas, of er was Donald Brown. watch her kids, grandkids Canadian, Okla. and Burial followed at Bower and great grandkids play Lois Thomas, of Talihi- Cemetery under the di- basketball, golf, tennis, na, Okla., Wanda Grigs- rection of Hunn Black & and sing. by and Luetta Grigsby; Merritt Funeral Home & She had a very com- grandchildren: Misty and Crematory. Online con- petitive spirit and loved Chad Choat, Dusti and dolences may be made at to play games. She usu- Jay Calavan, and Cody www.hbmfuneralhome. ally won. and Jenny Jennings, and com.

PAGE A8 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning

DONALD STOTTS “People are used to just land County where ur- OSU COMMUNICATIONS getting on the internet ban and rural lifestyles STILLWATER – Ap- and looking things up, meet, a horse owner pearance, functionality but information about may want to provide pri- and animal safety are im- what plants are accept- vacy screening to keep portant factors for horse able around horses can be animals out of sight of owners to consider as very confusing and often neighbors. There are sev- they change the trees and seemingly contradictory,” eral elements to weigh, other plants in an equine’s said Brad Secraw, Cleve- among them whether the environment, Oklahoma land County Extension plants grow well in Okla- State University Exten- agricultural educator. homa, whether they lose sion experts said. For example, in Cleve- their foliage during win-

TODD JOHNSON, OSU COMMUNICATIONS | COURTESY Oklahoma is home to more than 250,000 horses, fifth-most in the nation behind only Texas, California, Florida and Ohio.

ter months and, most im- of leaves in winter may Good pasture will keep a portantly, whether they limit the screening effect. horse happily munching are toxic to horses. Forsythia – This selec- on grass, but poor-qual- “I recommend con- tion has showy yellow ity forage can lead to in- tacting your local county flowers in the spring, quisitive equines looking agricultural or horticul- and while it loses leaves for more palatable food tural Extension educator in winter, the plant has options. In drylot situa- to see if he or she can’t a thick branching struc- tions, a bored horse may make an on-site visit,” ture. However, it only chow down on anything said Kris Hiney, OSU Ex- grows to about 5 feet tall. that looks interesting. tension equine specialist. Rose of Sharon – Nice Southern magnolia, “General recommenda- flowers and it becomes cottonwood, American tions a person might get more treelike as the plant sycamore and hackberry off the internet are a good ages. The major draw- are useful shade options. starting point and can back is that it loses leaves Elm trees have poten- help the property owner in winter. tial, but some varieties better understand input Russian olive – This at- are susceptible to disease costs and investment tractive option is a light and therefore may not be of time, energy and ef- silvery green color. Un- the best monetary invest- fort. However, there are a fortunately, it has thorns ment. Certain Ameri- great many variables that and loses its foliage in the can elms – the Princeton need to be considered winter. and Prairie Expedition with each specific site.” Star magnolia – Flow- varieties, both favorites For privacy, the follow- ers in the spring but loses of Secraw – are disease- ing plants are good pos- its leaves in the winter. resistant and have been sibilities for Oklahoma Southern magnolia – identified as “Oklahoma horse operations: An attractive and func- Proven” under that plant Eastern redcedar – An tional selection for any- evaluation and marketing invasive plant seen far one not in a hurry. The program coordinated by and wide across Okla- drawback is that a group faculty in OSU’s Depart- homa but able to main- of such trees would likely ment of Horticulture and tain its greenery in cold- take 20 or more years to Landscape Architecture. er weather. Never plant effectively screen off an “Don’t confuse Ameri- seed-bearers, often re- area. can sycamore with acer ferred to as females. Tree The listed plants are pseudoplatanus, a type of nursery operators should not poisonous to horses maple that is also called know the difference be- and other equines. They sycamore in England tween sex types. should be planted 15-20 and has been connected Arborvitae – Similar feet from the fence line to atypical myopathy in to a cedar tree but not as and spaced from one an- horses,” he said. “If your competitive with other other according to plant- internet source is from plants in terms of soil nu- ing recommendations. England, it’s easy to be- trient and water use. It is Cost will vary according come confused because a thick and tall evergreen to planting size. of language differences.” when fully grown. “I would not recom- The acorns of oak trees Crepe myrtle – Scenic mend Leyland or Arizo- are dangerous to horses. flowers will bloom mid- na cypress; the trees are Never plant a maple tree in to late-summer. The loss great for a while, but then a horse pasture or lot. For issues such as Seiridium barns and fence lines, err and Botryosphaeria can- on the side of safety and ker can become an is- keep all plants out of reach. sue,” said Jen Olson, OSU For more information Extension diagnostician about research-based with the university’s Plant horse management and Disease and Insect Diag- horticultural practices, nostic Laboratory. “Prop- consult OSU Extension Welcoming erty owners with horses fact sheets, available might want to consider online and through all one of the improved, up- county Extension offices. right junipers such as OSU Extension is one of Spartan or Taylor.” two state agencies admin- New Patients Just because a tree istered by the university’s might be a good candi- Division of Agricultural date for privacy screening Sciences and Natural Re- does not automatically sources and is a key part make it a desirable choice of OSU’s state and feder- for shade, where poten- ally mandated teaching, tial toxicity issues be- research and Extension Tilak Sharma, M.D. come more of a concern. land-grant mission. Internal Medicine

Saint Francis Health System is pleased to welcome Tilak Sharma, M.D., to Warren Clinic McAlester. Dr. Sharma is an internal medicine physician who provides a broad range of care for adults which includes general health and wellness to the management of complex illnesses. His special interests include geriatric medicine, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and more.

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1401 East Van Buren Avenue McAlester, Oklahoma 918-426-0240 saintfrancis.com/warrenclinic Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B1 Thursday, September 3, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. Eufaula Ironheads 2020 football preview

RODNEY HALTOM signed to play his college The Ironheads lost key SPORTS EDITOR career at Army, becoming players to graduation. The Eufaula Ironheads the first Ironhead to go Filling that void will be are coming off two con- to WestPoint. Alexander center Ty Dodd (6’4” 310 secutive 10-win seasons goes into the 2020 season lbs.) and Tye Pippenger that included back-to- with 2854 total rushing (6’1”, 220 lbs.), Blake Pen- back district champion- yards. He also poses as a nington (5’11”, 210 lbs.) ships. Head coach Larry deep threat coming out of and JoDan Marshall (6’1”, Newton has the players in the backfield as a receiver. 320 lbs.). place and a staff that con- Eufaula offensive co- “I feel very confident tinue the success of the ordinator Josh Luna about our skill positions program. The Ironheads has several weapons in on offense. But you know return eight starters on his arsenal as junior re- as well as I do success be- offense including duel ceiver Khelil Deer (5’11”, gins on the line of scrim- threat quarterback Nick 176lbs) returns after re- mage. We have some ath- Jones. Jones (6’ 180 lbs.) cording 33 receptions letes that have the talent can score with his legs for 557 yards with nine but need more game time or in the air. He threw touchdowns. With Deere experience. Most of these for 771-yards and ran for and Alexander getting kids have been playing 865-yards with 18 touch- most of the attention football with each other downs. One of the Iron- from defenses, tight end throughout little league heads’ weapons will begin Jacob Fitzer (6’3”, 215 and junior varsity and with senior running back lbs.) could cause havoc in they know what is ex- Noah Alexander. the flats as a receiver and pected of them,” Eufaula Alexander (5’11”, look for Trevion Nichols head coach Larry New- 192 lbs.) rushed for (5’11”, 165lbs) and Ty- ton said. 1,448-yards with 17 ler Lee (6’2”, 185 lbs.) to Defensively, the Iron- touchdowns. Alexander make big plays. heads will be led by se- RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF computed in state tour- The key for Eufaula is nior linebacker Tye Pip- The Eufaula Ironheads will be led by several to right, back row; JoDan Marshall, Ty Dodd, Tye naments for track and the play on the offensive highly talented players in effort to achieve their Pippenger and Jacob Fitzer. Front row, left to right; powerlifting. He recently line. See IRONHEADS, page B2 third straight district championship. Pictured left Noah Alexander, Nick Jones and Khelil Deere. Checotah Wildcats 2020 football preview

RODNEY HALTOM Fisher in the backfield will Connor Scott (6’1”, 220), SPORTS EDITOR be Elijah Fuller (5’8”, 170) Alex Robison (6’, 225) The Checotah Wild- who has great speed and and Kyler Pouncil (5’10”, cats are coming off a power. 240), Omarion Warrior sensational 9-3 season in Juniors Matt Clover (6’3”, 320). 2019 and look to battle (5’10”, 180) and Trenton The Wildcats return for the Class 3A-3 dis- Dan (6’, 199) will be a ro- tackle leader Bailey Mc- trict championship. New tating duo at the quarter- Intosh on defense. Mc- head coach Zac Ross who back position as both can Intosh played all 12 takes over for Chad Hen- score on the ground or games and led the team dricks who took the helm throw it deep. The receiv- in tackles with 127. He at Tahlequah Sequoyah ing group is one that is finished with 61 solo will lead Checotah. Ross versatile and productive. tackles and 66 assisted is eager to start the sea- Bailey McIntosh (6’, 210) tackles, two quarterback son, as he will juggle both and Dan combined for sacks, 12 tackles for a head coaching duties and 500 yards and five touch- loss, four forced fumbles defensive coordinator. downs and speedster and four fumble recover- The Wildcats return a Malachi Harris (5’9”, 155) ies. Checotah has several team that is loaded on- and tight end Johnathan key players that can dis- both sides of the football. McGuire (6’2”, 195) can rupt any offense.Rodney Haltom | IJ Clancy • Demo On offense, Dontietter be lethal in the flats. In Campbell (5’10”, 160) Fisher (5’9”, 188) will con- addition Brock Butler (6’, totaled 109 tackles at tinue the running back 170) and Connor Jenkins middle linebacker with duties. Fisher had 124 car- (6’, 160) each have great Brach Hall (6’3”, 195) at ries for 1062 yards and 18 hand-eye coordination, defensive end adding 68 touchdowns. He averaged speed and toughness to tackles. 8.56 yards per carry and make key receptions. The defensive line will RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF 106.2 yards per game with The Wildcats are load- rotate with several big The Checotah Wildcats are loaded with talent Pouncil, Trenton Dan, Dontierre Fisher and Bai- only one fumble the en- ed with size on the of- advantages. Tyler Vinson in the 2020 season and will be led by the follow- ley McIntosh. Back row, Brach Hall, Elijah Fuller, tire year. He also had four fensive line with seniors (6’2”, 285), Jayson Ham- ing pictured front to back, left to right, front row Omarion Warrior, Clancy Campbell, Jalen Atkins receptions for 40 yards Jalen Atkins (6’3”, 260), Matt Clover, second row, Malachi Harris, Kyler and Connor Jenkins. and a touchdown. Joining See WILDCATS, page B2

RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF Checotah senior Amanda Brown sends this deep into center field, Eufaula freshman pitcher Avery Williams throws a strike against Checotah senior Ciara Moore steals third base in the Lady Wild- scoring two runs in the Lady Wildcats’ 12-0 win over Eufaula. rival Checotah. cats’ 12-0 win over Eufaula. Lady Wildcats shut out Eufaula 12-0 RODNEY HALTOM Moore connected for a Amanda Brown then The Lady Ironheads held teams. Avery Williams 3-0 going into the third SPORTS EDITOR base hit then stole second connected on a double Checotah scoreless in the connected for a base hit inning as storms began to The Checotah Lady base. Vanessa Henson that scored Searless, end- inning. Williams finished followed by a big hit by move closer toward east- Wildcats (4-2) earned followed Moore with an- ing the first inning 3-0 in with three strikeouts, Gabrielle Noriega that ern Oklahoma. Eufaula’s a huge home win with a other base hit then Kait- the Lady Wildcats’ favor. eight first pitch strikes was snuffed out by Van- Caleigh Rippy fell vic- 12-0 shutout of rival Eu- lyn Searles hammered a Eufaula played tough and three walks and gave essa Henson’s spectacular tim to Checotah pitcher faula. pitch for a double with behind the pitching of up five hits. throw to first base for the Alexis Hamilton as she Checotah started off two RBIs giving Checo- freshman Avery Williams The inning was full out. struck out in the top of hot at the plate as Ciara tah a 2-0 lead. in the second inning. of excitement for both The Lady Wildcats led See LADY WILDCATS, page B2

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 Sports

Checotah Wildcats IRONHEADS State prep football scores 2020 Varsity Football Schedule from page B1 vision of the football Date Opponent Place Time from Aug.28 8/21 Poteau Home TBA penger. The salty veteran field. Jones and Deere 8/28 Football Preview Home TBA linebacker has played the combined for nine inter- 9/4 Hugo Away 7:00 position since he was a ceptions in 2019. Adair 46, Jay 7 9/11 Hilldale Away 7:30 freshman and has the tal- The Ironheads also Bishop Kelley 28, Poteau 7 9/18 Eufaula Home 7:30 ent, speed and toughness have a special teams Bixby 34, Union 0 to force opposing offens- unit coached by Micheal District Games Campbell, that can score Booker T. Washington 28, Southmoore 10 9/25 *Tulsa Webster Home 7:00 es to change game plans. Cascia Hall 42, Victory Christian 20 10/2 Stigler Home 7:00 Pippenger led the team in from any part of the field 10/9 Seminole Away 7:30 tackles with 155 tackles. on punt and kickoff re- Cashion 47, Rejoice Christian School 14 10/15 Westville Away 7:00 Joining Pippenger will be turns with Alexander, Central High 41, Paoli 6 10/23 Lincoln Christian Home 7:00 fellow senior Noah Gray Jones or Deere. Chelsea 41, Porter 18 10/30 Tahlequah Seq Away 7:00 “I believe that we have Chickasha 47, Altus 14 11/5 **Locust Grove Home 7:00 (6’1”, 197 lbs.). Gray pos- *Homecoming sesses great quickness off a quality team that has Community Christian 35, Crossings **Senior Night the football and has the the skill set to overcome Christian School 20 power and strength to adversity and win some Crescent 13, Hennessey 7 Checotah Wildcats dominate offensive line- ball games for us. They Dewey 52, Miami 42 2020 Junior Varsity Football Schedule men. Gray racked up 137 want to win as much as I El Reno 42, Cache 35, OT do or any of our coaches. Date Opponent Place tackles. Enid 63, Madill 0 9/7 Beggs Home The play at linebacker We have to take into ac- Fairview 20, Hobart 19 9/14 Hilldale Home is key for Eufaula defen- count the lack of hav- 9/21 McAlester Away sive coordinator Jeremy ing spring practices and Frederick 16, WF City View, Texas 3 9/28 Poteau Home Gragg. Seldom has the conditioning. We don’t Guthrie 34, Shawnee 16 10/6 Stigler Away Ironheads allowed teams want anyone to get hurt. Heavener 22, North Rock Creek 6 10/19 Eufaula Away Idabel 28, Foreman, Ark. 6 10/26 OPEN to score in the second This is a great group of Games start at 6:00 half in 2019. He counts seniors that have earned Inola 35, Sequoyah-Claremore 7 *6:30 Start Time on high speed and text- their stripes and want go Jenks 31, Har-Ber, Ark. 15 book tackling from his out on top with a state Jones 31, Bethany 7 Checotah Wildcats linebacking corp and championship. That’s our Lincoln Christian 36, Beggs 8 2020 Jr. High Football Schedule goal. We want to win our defensive secondary. McAlester 21, Broken Bow 13 Date Opponent Place Time Deere, Jones and junior third consecutive dis- McGuinness 20, Muskogee 13 8/23 Poteau (Scrimmage)(A) TBA Tyler Lee (6’1”, 185 lbs.) trict championship but Meeker 45, Stroud 7 9/1 Poteau Away TBA (7-8-9) will make up the sec- our biggest goal is bring Midwest City 27, Westmoore 20 9/7 Beggs Home 5:30 (7-8) ondary. This talented home a state champion- 9/17 Hilldale Home 5:30 (7-8-9) group has great com- ship,” Eufaula head coach Moore 33, Edmond Memorial 13 9/22 Wagoner Home 5:30 (7-8-9) bined speed and great Larry Newton said. Oklahoma Christian School 27, Christian 9/29 Sallisaw Away 5:30 (7-8-9) Heritage Academy 14 10/6 Stigler Away 5:30 (7-8) 10/12 McAlester Home 5:00 (7-8-9) Owasso 48, Edmond Santa Fe 21 10/19 Eufaula Away 5:30 (7-8) Pampa, Texas 49, Elk City 21 WILDCATS Paris, Texas 34, Metro Christian 14 from page B1 great practices and our Pawhuska 64, Perry 7 Checotah Lady Wildcat Softball 2020 staff has been working re- Prague 27, Luther 14 ilton (6’2”, 250), Warrior, ally hard. With all of the Atkins and Pouncil. The outside commotion with Quapaw 19, Chouteau-Mazie 7 rich tradition linebak- the coronavirus it was Sayre 6, Cordell 3 ing corp continues with great to see the OSSAA Stigler 25, Sallisaw 0 McIntosh, Butler, and agree to open high school Texhoma 40, Gruver, Texas 6 Campbell. Trenton Dan, athletics in Oklahoma. Tuttle 28, Sulphur 7 Dontierre Fisher, Mala- We have a lot of talent on Vian 26, Gravette, Ark. 8 chi Harris and Matt Clo- this team on both sides of Washington 35, Pawnee 14 ver will lead the defensive the football and we just Webbers Falls 38, Gans 20 backs. need to take care of what Wilburton 47, Pocola 14 “I feel really good we do best and stay the about going into the sea- course,” Checotah head son. We have had a lot of coach Zac Ross said. LADY WILDCATS from page B1 Fast-pitch roundup Week 1 Friday Night High School the third inning. Allie The Eufaula Lady Iron- Anderson connected on a heads put the game out Football Schedule ground out before Jordas of reach from the start, McClish struck out send- scoring eight times in the Muskogee At Bentonville West, 7 p.m. ing the Lady Wildcats to first inning in a three- Tulsa Rogers at Hilldale, 7:30 p.m. the plate. inning run-rule 12-0 win Berryhill at Fort Gibson, ccd., Berryhill COVID The nine-run inning over the Lady Pirates on Tecumseh at Fort Gibson, 7 p.m. began with two walks to Friday. Gabrielle Norie- Henson and Searles. The ga was 1-for-2 with two Coweta at Wagoner, 7 p.m. fireworks exploded when runs scored for Eufaula Checotah at Hugo, 7 p.m. senior Amanda Brown (6-5) and two RBIs, Ad- Eufaula at Vian, 7 p.m. sent a pitch deep for a dison McLaughlin was C. Sequoyah at Haskell, 7 p.m. triple scoring two runs, also 1-for 2 with one run Warner at Savanna, 7 p.m. (5-0). scored and three RBIs Briana Fields, Jor- and Avery Williams, who Keys at Gore, 7 p.m. dyn Combs and Jessie scattered three hits with Mounds at Porter, 7 p.m. Roachell were hit by a six strikeouts in the circle, Gans at Webbers Falls, 7 p.m. pitch sending all to first was 1-for-2 at the plate Porum at South Coffeyville, 7 p.m. base and scoring a run, with two runs scored. Midway at Arkoma, 7 p.m. 6-0. “This was a big win for Moore then grounded us. I’m so proud of this out for their first out and team. They played up

Eufaula head coach Ryan to their potential and it 2020 Eufaula Varsity Green changed pitchers showed on the scoreboard Date Opponent2020 HS Fastpitch ScheduleTIME LOCATION today,” Eufaula head coach Date Opponent Location Time going to Liberty Glover. Aug.7-14 21 GoreMORRIS (Practice/Scrimm)Gore 5:30pm 10:00HOME (Scrimmage) Aug. 27 Thur. SPIRO (Scrimmage) 6:00pm AWAY Glover walked Natalie Ryan Green said. 7-16 Heavener Eufaula ​ 6:00 (Scrimmage) Sept.7-21 4 WarnerVIAN Eufaula7:00pm 11:00 AWAY (Scrimmage) Sept 11 STIGLER 7:00pm HOME Knight scoring another The Checotah Lady 7-23 TBA Oktaha TBA (Scrimmage) Football is around the corner Sept 18 CHECOTAH 7:30pm AWAY 7-28 McAlester Eufaula 11:00 (Scrimmage) Wildcats improved to Sept 25 HARTSHORNE*** 7:00pm Home run, 7-0. 7-30 TBA ​ Oktaha TBA (Scrimmage) Oct. 2 HUGO​* 7:00pm HOME 8-4 Hartshorne Eufaula 11:00 (Scrimmage) Hamilton then was 3-2 in District 4A-5 with Oct 9 ATOKA​* 7:00pm AWAY Oct8-10 15 Thur. WebbersWILBURTON Falls ​* Eufaula7:00pm 5:00HOME (V/JV) The high school football season is upon us as lo- walked, scoring another a 11-6 win over the Lady Oct8-13 23 thru 8-15 PrestonIDABEL Tournament​* Preston7:00pm TBAAWAY Tigers on Friday. Nata- Oct.8-17 30 *BeggsVALLIANT​* Eufaula7:00pm 5:00HOME (V/JV) cal teams prepare to play their first games of the run, 8-0. Henson then Nov.8-18 6 *OkmulgeeANTLERS​* Okmulgee7:00pm 5:00Away (V/JV)

8-20 Quinton Quinton 4:30 (V/JV) season. The Class 2A Eufaula Ironheads travel to stepped up to the plate lie Knight was 4-for-4 * Denotes District Game 8-21 Antlers Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) ***Denotes Homecoming Vian to take on the Wolverines. Eufaula head coach and grounded out scor- with a double as Checo- 8-24 *Beggs Beggs 5:00 (V/JV)

tah improved to 5-8 on 8-25 *Okmulgee Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) Larry Newton is 0-8 against Vian however, if there ing Moore to make it 9-0. 8-27 *Henryetta Eufaula 5:30 (V/JV) was a year that Vian could fall it’s this year after the The home crowd the season. Fort Gibson 8-28 Gore Gore 4:30 (V/JV) 8-31 Checotah Checotah 4:00 (V/JV) Wolverines lost several key seniors to graduation. erupted when Searles dropped to 1-10 overall, 9-1 *Henryetta Henryetta 5:30 (V/JV) 1-3 in 4A-5 with no stats 9-3 thru 9-5 Eufaula Tournament Eufaula TBA The Checotah Wildcats will make the long trip sent a pitch deep into 9-8 *Spiro Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) to Hugo. Checotah’s new head coach Zac Ross will center field for a triple reported as of press time. 9-10 thru 9-12 Kiowa Tournament Kiowa TBA 9-14 *Kiefer Eufaula 5:00 (V/JV) showcase his team that brings in new quarterbacks to lead 12-0. The game Oktaha 3, Commerce 1 9-15 *Morris Morris 4:30 (V/JV) 9-17 Checotah Eufaula 5:00 (V) but also has one of the most talented skill posi- was called when rain and — The Lady Tigers scored 9-19 *Spiro Spiro 12:00 (V/JV) tioned teams in Class 3A. Kick off is at 7pm. Fans lightening began move in single runs in the second, 9-21 *Kiefer Kiefer 5:00 (V/JV) 9-22 *Morris Eufaula (Senior) 4:30 (V/JV) should prepare to wear facial masks and practice the area. third and fourth innings 9-25 or 9-26 Bi-District Tourney TBA TBA 10-1 thru 10-3 Regional Tourney TBA TBA safe social distancing. 1-2-3 break. Senior pitcher Alexis then held off a seventh- 10-8 thru 10-10 State Tourney TBA TBA Hamilton earned the win inning rally at Commerce *Denotes District 3A-6 Opponent from the pitching circle. on Friday. Ryleigh Bacon She went all three innings was 2-for-3 for Oktaha Schedule is subject to change due to changing circumstances, weather, or other factors Rodney Haltom with three strikeouts and (6-1, 2-1 District 2A-6) 2020 Eufaula Varsity Sports Editor seven first pitch strikes. with one run batted in, Date Opponent TIME LOCATION

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Thursday, September 3, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Rodeo Historical Society announce 2020 Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees, Tad Lucas and Ben Johnson award honorees Original Rodeo Hall of Fame continues 65-year tradition of honoring rodeo’s greatest athletes

highest-marked saddle times. As an RCA bull- Association of America 1969 Ommert was a Ran- member of the National bronc ride at Cheyenne riding director, Robinson (later changed to the cho California Horse- Museum of Racing Hall for 25 years and won the developed the PROCOM International Rodeo As- men’s Association found- of Fame, Texas Cowboy $50,000 at Calgary the system, which vastly im- sociation) in 1954 and ing leader, with a mission Hall of Fame, Texas Horse first year it was given. proved the system for en- winner of the RCA Steer to develop a network of Racing Hall of Fame, Tex- One of the Budweiser Six tering rodeos, and was on Roping Championship safe equestrian trails for as Rodeo Cowboy Hall of OKLAHOMA CITY — Pack Team, the first to be the committee to build in 1956. He was the Re- future generations. A Fame and the PBR Ring The National Cowboy & sponsored by a corpora- the PRCA’s facility and serve RCA Steer Roping National Cowgirl Hall of of Honor. Western Heritage Muse- tion and Texas Circuit hall of fame at Colorado Champion in 1952 and Fame inductee, Ommert Rodeo Hall of Fame um and Rodeo Historical Saddle Bronc Champion Springs, Colorado. As 1958, and in 1959 he won and her veterinarian hus- inductees, along with Society (RHS) have an- twice, today Brown is production manager for the Steer Roping Aver- band, Will, received a the Tad Lucas Memorial nounced the 2020 Rodeo a corporate pilot who the PRCA Winston Tour, age at the first-ever NFR Lifetime Achievement Award and Ben Johnson Hall of Fame inductees volunteers his time to he took rodeos to Fin- with 170.4 seconds on six Award from the Califor- Memorial Award honor- as well as the Tad Lucas fly surgeons and organs land, Japan, France and head. Snively died Sep- nia Professional Horse- ees, are recognized each Memorial Award and where needed for organ Venezuela. tember 18, 1998. men’s Association. fall during Rodeo Hall Ben Johnson Memorial transplants. He lives in BOBBY AND SID The 2020 recipients of Ben Johnson Memo- of Fame Weekend, which Award recipients. Cho- Newcastle, Oklahoma. STEINER are the third the Tad Lucas Memorial rial Award 2020 honor- includes an Induction sen via popular vote by RICHARD “TUFF” and fourth generation Award and Ben Johnson ee CARL NAFZGER was Ceremony and Champi- RHS membership, the HEDEMAN was born in of legendary rodeo pro- Memorial Award are also born August 29, 1941, in ons’ Dinner as well as an Rodeo Hall of Fame Class El Paso, Texas, on March ducers Buck and his son highly regarded members Plainview, Texas. During Inductee Panel Discus- of 2020 in both the Living 2, 1963. He began bull Tommy of Steiner Rodeo of the Western commu- a 12-year bull-riding ca- sion, the Rope ‘N’ Ride and Deceased categories riding, team roping and Company. Bobby was nity: reer, Nafzger qualified for Cocktail Reception, live includes: winning All-Around ti- born November 27, 1951, Tad Lucas Memorial the NFR three times in and silent auctions to Living tles while in high school, and son, Sid, December Award 2020 honoree PAT three consecutive years. benefit RHS and other - Ricky Bolin and was on the Sul Ross 8, 1974, in Austin, Texas. NORTH OMMERT was After retiring from bull festivities. However, due - Bobby W. “Hooter” University championship Bobby competed as a bull born October 12, 1929, riding in 1972, Nafzger to COVID-19, a decision Brown team in 1982, compet- rider and bareback rider in Bell, California. From focused his energies on is forthcoming in mid- - Richard Neale “Tuff” ing in team roping, steer from 1968 – 1973, quali- 1941 – 1962 Ommert horse training and soon September whether or Hedeman wrestling, bull riding and fying for the NFR three wowed audiences coast to found success in that not Rodeo Hall of Fame - Cody Lambert bronc riding. Hedeman years and becoming the coast with her trick rid- arena as well. Nafzger has Weekend will be held in - Jerome Robinson competed profession- 1973 RCA World Cham- ing, Roman riding and trained three champion 2020. Once a decision - Bobby and Sid Stein- ally from 1983 – 1998 in pion Bull Rider. Bobby specialty acts while ap- horses — Unbridled, Ban- is made regarding the er (father and son) bull riding and qualified is a PBR Ring of Honor pearing at venues such as shee Breeze and Street 2020 Rodeo Hall of Fame Deceased 11 years for the NFR. He recipient. Sid competed the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Sense — and has won the Weekend, information - John (1887 – 1973) was the World Champion as a steer wrestler from Rodeo, Madison Square Kentucky Derby twice will be posted on the Na- and Thomas (1915 – Bull Rider in 1986, 1989 1995 – 2002, when he Garden, Boston Garden (1990 and 2007). Recipi- tional Cowboy Museum 1981) Rhodes (father and and 1991, and won the became the PRCA Steer and Bobby Estes’ Wild ent of the Eclipse Award and RHS website at na- son) NFR Average in 1987 and Wrestling World Cham- West Show in Mexico for Outstanding Train- tionalcowboymuseum. - Jim W. Snively (1911 1989. A PBR co-founder pion. Sid received the City, to name a few. In er in 1990, Nafzger is a org/rhs. – 1998) and its president from nickname “Sid Rock” Each year, the family 1992 – 2004, Hedeman during his career due to of trick-riding legend Tad was Bull Riders Only his rebellious nature and Lucas bestows the Tad World Champion in showmanship, qualities On this day in Lucas Memorial Award 1993, PBR ProDivision he received from his fa- upon a living female Champion and World ther, Bobby. Both Bobby U.S. military history whose actions promote Champion in 1995 and and Sid presently ranch the values represented by RODNEY HALTOM the first bull riding mil- near Austin, Texas. STAFF 1783 – The Treaty of eral Dwight D. Eisen- Tad Lucas; the Ben John- lionaire. He lives in Mor- JOHN AND THOM- Paris between the United hower and Italian son Memorial Award gan Mill, Texas. AS RHODES were fa- On September 3, States and Great Britain Marshal Pietro Bado- winner is chosen by com- CODY LAMBERT was ther and son who both 1609 – Henry Hudson officially ended the Revo- glio sign the Armistice mittee each year to honor born December 2, 1961, excelled in roping events. discovered the island of lutionary War. of Cassibile aboard the a living individual who in Artesia, New Mexico. John was born on Octo- Manhattan. 1838 – Future aboli- Royal Navy battleship represents the Western A saddle bronc, bull rid- ber 3, 1887, and died No- 1709 – The 1st major tionist Frederick Doug- HMS Nelson off Malta. lifestyle as exemplified by ing, calf roping and team vember 25, 1973. Thomas group of Swiss and Ger- lass escapes from slavery. 1945 – Japanese screen and rodeo legend roping cowboy, he won was born July 24, 1915, man colonists reached 1855 – General Wil- surrender Wake Island Ben Johnson. The Tad the Men’s All-Around at and died September 15, the Carolinas. liam Harney and 700 sol- in ceremony on board Lucas Memorial Award the 1982 National Colle- 1981. Both were born 1777 – The Ameri- diers take revenge for the USS Levy (DE-162). honoree of 2020 is Pat giate Rodeo Association in Arizona and became can flag is flown in Grattan Massacre with a 1950 – A U.S. Mili- North Ommert, while the (NIRA) Finals. Lambert cattle ranchers there. battle for the first time, brutal attack on a Sioux tary Assistance Advi- Ben Johnson Memorial qualified for the NFR in John competed from during a Revolutionary village in Nebraska that sory Group (MAAG) Award honoree is Carl saddle bronc competi- 1919 – 1968 and Thomas War skirmish at Cooch’s left 100 men, women, and of 35 men arrives Nafzger. tion in 1981, 1990 and from 1933 – 1960. John Bridge, Maryland. Pa- children dead. in Saigon to screen The Rodeo Hall of 1991 and in bull riding in was a 1936 and 1938 triot General William 1885 – First classes at French requests for Fame Class of 2020 is 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, World Champion Team Maxwell ordered the U.S. Naval War College American military aid, stocked with a truly im- 1991, 1992 and 1993. Roper, a 1944 Champion stars and strips banner begin. assist in the training pressive lineup of rodeo Lambert was a PBR co- Steer Roper and a 1947 raised as a detachment 1918 – Five soldiers of South Vietnamese greats. Following is bio- founder and went to the Champion Team Tyer. of his infantry and cav- were hanged for alleged troops, and advise on graphical information on PBR Finals in 1994, 1995 He is known for inno- alry met an advance participation in the strategy. each inductee: and 1996. A Texas Circuit vating healing from the guard of British and Houston riot of 1917. 1971 – The Water- RICKY BOLIN was Finals Champion twice right side in team roping, Hessian troops. 1939 – In response to gate team broke into born November 24, in bull riding, twice in and was instrumental in 1782 – As a token of Hitler’s invasion of Po- Daniel Ellsberg’s psy- 1958, in Dallas, Texas, saddle bronc and three founding the Tucson, Ar- gratitude for French aid land, Britain and France, chiatrist’s office. and competed from 1975 years as the All-Around, izona, rodeo. Thomas was during American Revo- both allies of the overrun 1976 – The un- – 1989. A high school Lambert designed the a World Champion Steer lution, the U.S. gives nation declare war on manned U.S. space- bull-riding champion at protective vest for ro- Roper in 1943, Cham- America (first ship-of- Germany. craft Viking 2 landed 15, Bolin competed pro- deo in 1992. Chosen for pion Team Roper in 1944 the-line built by U.S.) 1943 – Italy surren- on Mars to take the fessionally primarily as the PBR Ring of Honor, and World Champion to France to replace a dered. The Allied inva- first close-up, color a bull rider from 1975 – today Lambert ranches Team Tyer in 1945 and French ship lost in Bos- sion of Italy begins on the photographs of the 1989. He qualified for the near Bowie, Texas. 1946. ton. same day that U.S. Gen- planet’s surface. Texas Circuit in bull rid- JEROME ROBIN- JIM SNIVELY was born ing from 1978 – 1989, be- SON was born October September 17, 1911, in coming the Texas Circuit 16, 1947, in Ogallala, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Bull Riding Champion Nebraska. A bull riding, and was a top calf roper in 1988. Bolin qualified Actions Taken This Day steer wrestling, bareback from 1935 until the 1950s *KRZYZOWSKI, EDWARD C. for the National Finals riding and team tying when he began excelling Rodeo (NFR) in 1978, participant, Robinson in steer roping, too. Win- Rank and organization: Captain, eral hundred yards and inflicting nu- 1979, 1983 and 1985, and made the top 10 in bull ner of the Calgary Stam- U.S. Army, Company B, 9th Infantry merous casualties. Overwhelmed by was one of the first ro- riding during college, pede calf roping in 1951, Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Place the numerically superior hostile force, deo athletes to receive a then joined the Rodeo he was among the top 10 and date: Near Tondul, Korea, from 31 he ordered his men to evacuate the major sponsorship with Cowboys Association steer ropers in the RCA August to 3 September 1951. Entered wounded and move back. Providing Coors Beer Distributing (RCA, today the PRCA) from 1952 service at: Cicero, Ill. Born: 16 Janu- protective fire for their safe withdraw- in Temple, Texas. Select- in 1969 and competed – 1962. Snively was ary 1914, Chicago, Ill. G.O. No.: 56, 12 al, he was wounded again by grenade ed for the Professional until 1982, qualifying the World Steer Roping June 1952. Citation: Capt. Krzyzows- fragments, but refused evacuation and Bull Riders (PBR) Ring for the NFR a total of 11 Champion of the Rodeo ki, distinguished himself by conspicu- continued to direct the defense. On 3 of Honor in 2017, Bolin ous gallantry and indomitable cour- September, he led his valiant unit in lives in Sunnyvale, Texas, age above and beyond the call of duty another assault which overran several with his wife, Melanie. Lake Eufaula Fishing Report in action against the enemy as com- hostile positions, but again the com- BOBBY “HOOTER” manding officer of Company B. Spear- pany was pinned down by murderous BROWN was born Janu- Elevation normal, water 80 and murky. For heading an assault against strongly fire. Courageously advancing alone to ary 1, 1952, in Amarillo, current elevation conditions go to the US Army defended Hill 700, his company came an open knoll to plot mortar concen- Texas, and competed Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt- under vicious crossfire and grenade trations against the hill, he was killed in all three roughstock wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. Striped attack from enemy bunkers. Creeping instantly by an enemy sniper’s fire. events and steer wrestling bass fair on live shad and topwater lures below up the fire-swept hill, he personally Capt. Krzyzowski’s consummate for- from 1970 – 1991. Brown the dam. Blue and channel catfish fair on shad eliminated 1 bunker with his grenades titude, heroic leadership, and gallant went to the NFR 11 and stinkbait below the dam and around the main and wiped out a second with carbine self-sacrifice, so clearly demonstrated years in the saddle lake. Crappie fair on jigs around brush structure fire. Forced to retire to more tenable throughout 3 days of bitter combat, bronc event, becom- and at 6-10 ft. on bottom. positions for the night, the company, reflect the highest credit and lasting ing Reserve Champion Report submitted by Patrick Matlock, game led by Capt. Krzyzowski, resumed the glory on himself, the infantry, and the in 1982 and taking third warden stationed in Okmulgee County. attack the following day, gaining sev- U.S. Army. place in 1983. He held the Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B5 PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 LPXLP LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

ing and Urban Development Act words and figures. Court. DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased Legal Notice of 1974, as amended; 12LEGAL U.S.C. NOTICESBids received more than ninety-six WITNESS my hand this LEGAL17 day of NOTICESand HOUSING/PROP-HOUSING / PublishedBUSINESS in the Indian Journal, / 1701U, which requires that, to the (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, April, 2020. ERTY Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2020 PROPERTY EMPLOYMENT greatest extent feasible, opportuni- SundaysCONTACT and holidays, CYNTHIA before the PEL- MCINTOSHIN THE COUNTY, MATTER COURT OF THE Stateat the of Oklahoma, amount bid ex rel, if thereOkla- be NOTICE OF DEFAULT ties for training and employment time set for opening of bids, as well CLERK homa Tax Commission Little Turtle RV & Storage Legal Notice TON 918-689-0882. ESTATE OF CHERYL A. RACK- no higher price offered, subject be givenPublished lower-income in the residents McIntosh as bidsSALE received DATE after SEPTEMBER the time set 4, By:/s/LEY Deserea Crawley Defendants.to the approval of the Board of For Rent Storage Unit J-47 of the project area and contracts for receipt of bids, WILL NOT be Deputy CV-2020-41 For Rent Help Wanted County Democrat and Indian 2020. Deceased. County Commissioners. Delinquent from October 13, 2019 for work in substantial part by considered and will be RETURNED Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 Judge: Little Turtle RV and Storage locat- Journal, Thursday, August 27, Case No.: PB-20-44 The apportioned cost of ad- Need a pla e to hide and rela ? persons residing in the area of the UNOPENED. Eagan Law Office NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Need a place to hide and edHVAC at 114161 technicians Highway 69,and Eufaula, sheet September 3 and 10, 2020 Judge: vertisement and other expense All utilitie paid, full furni hed, project; A cashier’s check, a certified check Attorney for Plaintiff STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: relax? All utilities paid, fully OKmetal 74432 installers will dispose needed. and/or dis-Call 3. NOTICE Section TO109 SELLof the Hous- or a suretyLegal bond inNotice the amount of 150 ORDERFoley Avenue AND NOTICE OF “Theincident successors to said both sale known shall and be fridge and microwave, continental pense said property in Storage Unit ing andCOUNTY Community PROPERTY Development fivePublished percent (5%) in of the bid McIntosh shall Eufaula,RE-SETTING Oklahoma HEARING 74432 ON unknownpaid by immediate the purchaser, and remote in ad- of breafurnished, fa t, wee fridge l and monthland micro- rates J-47,H&P rented Mechanical by Darrin at Moore, 918-426- to Act of(Acquired 1974, which at Resale) assures that accompanyCounty Democrat, the sealed proposal Thursday, (918)PETITION 689-2528 FOR APPOINTMENT DAVIDdition A.to TAYLOR,the amount deceased” bid upon awave, ailable. weekly La e Eufaula and Inn, monthly I40 and satisfy2889. Lessee’s default in payment no personNOTICE shall, is on herebythe grounds given, of ofSeptember each bidder. 3, Deposits2020 will be OF ADMINISTRATOR, DETER- GREETINGS:said properties. Hwyrates 150. available. 918-473-2376. Lake Eufaula 15 (fifteen) days from date of this race,pursuant color, natural to the origin receipt or sex, of returnedPeoples to unsuccessful NATIONAL bidders.BANK MINATION OF HEIRS, DEVI- YOUWitness ARE HEREBY my hand NOTIFIED this 10TH that publication. Lessee must pay in bebid, excluded that I,from Betty participation Whisenhunt, EachCHECOTAH bid submitted is OKLAHOMAa legal offer SEES AND LEGATEES, AND youday have of AUGUST, been sued 2020. in Case No. NiInn, e twoI40 bedroomand Hwy mobile 150. home, 918- fullTRANSPORTATION no more than 15 (fifteen) days in,County be denied Treasurer the benefits of McIntosh of or be and74426 when accepted by the City, ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF CV-2020-____Betty Whisenhunt in the District Court 473-2376. from the date of this public notice wor a ailable to appl to rent if subjectedCounty, to Oklahoma,discrimination. will on constitutes“Since 1911”a FIRM AND BINDING of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by to avoid this action. ADMINISTRATIONLegal Notice County Treasurer wanted, ome utilitie furni hed. 4. Certification of Non- CONTRACT.NOTICE The CityOF SALEreserves the David Lee Henderson and Robert Signed the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, PublishedNow, onin the this Indian the Journal, 24 day of 405-273-3326. Boat Segregated Facilities, which as- rightDATE to REJECT August ANY 21, or 2020ALL BIDS. L. Henderson as Plaintiffs and you Real Estate for Sale Little Turtle RV & Storage 2020 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Thursday,August, 2020, April 9, TONY 16 and RACKLEY 23, 2020 suresmy office the bidder in the does Courthouse not maintain at The NOTICECity of Eufaula IS HEREBY reserves GIVENthe INpetitioned THE DISTRICT this COURT Court IN for AND the and eachLegal of you must Notice answer said RV space - beautiful, private area, or provide any segregated facilities; unconditional right to cancel all or Flat bottom boat, 15 ft. with Eufaula, Oklahoma, sell sepa- TO Spurr Duvall OR TO ANY FORappointment McINTOSH COUNTY as Administra- PetitionPublished filed in said in Cause the on Indian or boat ramp at end of street, electric comply with the terms of Section any portion of this project within before the 15th day of May 2020, or Three bedroom two bath motor, trailer, 9.9 engine, rately the hereinafter described PARTY OR PARTIES HAVING STATE OF OKLAHOMA Journal, Thursday, August 27 504 and the American with Dis- tor of the Estate of CHERYL the allegations contained therein and water in luded, ero drama thirtyAN INTEREST (30) days from IN THEthe date HEREIN of the BANK OF EUFAULA and September 3, 2020 brick home for sale by owner live well, depth finder, cover, abilitiestracts, Actparcels, or lots, of land, opening of the bids, for any reason A. RACKLEY, deceased, and will be taken as true and judgment tolerance, seniors welcome, $365/ DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO- A Banking Corporation IN THE DISTRICT COURT at 109269 S. 4200 Rd., Che- beenLegal in water Notice six times, 5.all situated Equal in OpportunityMcIntosh Coun- Pro- and at its sole discretion. prayed that the heirs of said rendered as prayed therein, against month. Call 405-204-1138. ty, Oklahoma, and heretofore WIT: Plaintiff.Decedent be determined by the IN AND FOR MCINTOSH cotah, on 4.5 acres. Make Published$2,500. in918-637-2639. the Indian Journal, visions – Executive Order 11246, vs. you and each of you, quieting the Thursday, April 16, 23 and 30, asacquired amended, by which said assuresCounty non- at the 2007 FORD F 250 VIN Court, and that Letters of Ad- title and confirmingCOUNTY possession as appointment,Real Estate makeFor Sale offer. #1FTSW21P67EA35458 DEBBIE A. BLISS; STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2020 discrimination.resale authorized by 68 O.S. § JOHNministration DOE, AS be OCCUPANT issued to OF TONY to the following described property, Call 918-689-4711. THIS SALE WILL BE CON- IN THE MATTER OF THE ANYONE HAVING AN INTEREST 6.3125. Following Minority theBusiness description THERACKLEY. PREMISES; to-wit: SALES DUCTED TO SATISFY A LIEN ESTATE OF BOBBY WAYNE La e iew 32 32 one bedroom IN A 1998 HONDA CIVIC EX VIN# Enterpriseof each property and Women separately Business of- Legal Notice JANEIT DOE, IS HEREBYAS OCCUPANT ORDERED OF A one-third (1/3) interest in a part one bath, septic, well water, shed, 1HGEJ8248WL032768 CONTACT Enterprisefered for saleprovisions is the which name en- of the PublishedON SAID inPROPERTY the Indian Journal,CLAIMED THEthat PREMISES;said Petition be and here- ofSWINDLER the SW/4 of the SW/4 NE/4 Large lot near marina - 2.5 TYLER McKEE AT 918-617-1348. courage minority-owned business and part of the E/2 NE/4 SE/4 $30,900. 918-473-0155. Garage Sales bidder and the amount of the Thursday,BY PEOPLES April 23, 30 and NATIONAL May by is set for hearing on the Deceased. acres Coon Creek Rd. by SALE DATE MAY 1, 2020. andbid, women-owned as follows: businesses to 7,BANK, 2020 CHECOTAH, OK. A STATE22nd day OF ofOKLAHOMA Sept., 2020, EX REL.,at 9:00 NW/4Case of Section No.: PB-20-4 16, Township 9 ThreeAvalon bedroom, Bay. 918-490-3520.two and a half bath bid onDescription: the project. INPUBLIC THE DISTRICT SALE WILL COURT BE OF HELD MC- OKLAHOMAA.M., in the TAX Courtroom COMMISSION of the North,Judge: Range 16 East, McIntosh bri home, two- ar garage, de- Fabric, fabric, fabric! Plus 7. N2 NW Assurances NE SW that NW, surety W 60’ INTOSHON SEPTEMBER COUNTY 8, 2020 AT Defendants.undersigned Judge, MCIN- County,NOTICE Oklahoma, OF HEARINGsaid parcel of FI- companies executing bonds appear land being described as follows: something for everyone. NW NE NE SW NW AKA LOT 6 STATE4:00 PM.OF OKLAHOMA SAID SALE TO BE CaseTOSH No. County CJ-2020-8 Courthouse, Eu- NAL REPORT AND FINAL AC- tached car garage, barn, all on two on the Treasury Department’s list Beginning at the SW corner of the SEC 27-11-18 PAULHELD ROM, AT THE PEOPLES NA- NOTICE BY PUBLICATION COUNT AND PETITION FOR acresMERCHANDISE two miles east of Checotah, Sept. 3 and 4, 8:00am un- and are authorized to transact faula, Oklahoma. NW/4 SW/4 NE/4; thence N 63 Legal Notice TIONAL BANK STORAGE LOT STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBU- $275,000. 918-617-3956. til ?. Take I-40 exit 259 to businessAmount: in the $50.00 State where the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN degrees 21’ 51” W a distance of Published in the Indian Journal, Plaintiff,LOCATED AT 108094 S 4200 Jane Doe, as occupant of the TION AND DISCHARGE Brush Hill, follow the signs projectDescription: is located. TO ALL PARTIES that this mat- 369.45’; thence N 00 degrees 05’ Equipment Thursday, April 16, 23 and 30, LOT 15 BLK 5 TWIN MTN vs.RD, CHECOTAH, OK, SAID premisester has been ordered set down NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ANNOUNCEMENTS 2020 8. System for Award John Doe, as occupant of the 23” E a distance of 496.53’; thence to 415668 E. 1092 Rd., EST LAKEVIEW PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD TO for Hearing to be held on the that BRITNI D. MEANS, Admin- NOTICE OF LEASE SALE Management (SAM) registration D. ARNOLD CLINTON, aka Dennis premises 2 89 degrees 57’ 52” E. a distance Checotah. THE HIGHEST BIDDER. nd istrator of the Estate of BOBBY The Oklahoma Department of and Amount:a DUNS number $25.00 is required Arnold Clinton, if living, and if de- TAKE22 dayNOTICE of Sept., that you 2020, have at been 9:00 of 1132.27’; thence S 00 degrees 1959 Allis-Chalmers four PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK WAYNE SWINDLER, deceased, Legal Notices Wildlife Conservation is accepting for CDBGDescription: Awardees (Prime con- ceased the unknown successors of suedA.M. by All Bank parties of Eufaula, are directed and to 06’09” W a distance of 245.86’; cylinder grader, gas motor, BY: /s/ Stormy Moham having filed in this Court a Fi- cashFour-family bids for Agricultural garage Leases sale tractors)LOT in 16 order BLK to be 5 awarded TWIN MTN D. ARNOLD CLINTON, aka, Dennis thatappear you must at the answer aforesaid the Peti- date thence S 42 degrees 37’ 51”E a contractsEST LAKEVIEW by the CDBG program. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN distancenal Report of 14.54’; And thence Final S Account 00 everything works. $3,500 or onfrom the LowerThursday, Illinois RiverSept. PHFA 3 to Arnold Clinton, deceased, tionand of time said forPlaintiff hearing on file and in showsaid OBO. Call Jerry 918-473- in Sequoyah County and the AwardeesAmount: must $25.00 go to Sam.gov to andTO BEFORE ME THIS 21 DAY causecause, on ifor anybefore they the 22nd have, day why degreesAnd Petition 06’ 12” W For a distance Final Decree of Legal Notice Saturday, Sept. 5 at Indian complete the registration process. OF AUGUST, 2020 405.028’;Of Distribution thence N And89 degrees Discharge 58’ Published in the McIntosh County Eufaula Wildlife Management Area Description: ofTONY May, RACKLEY2020 or the shouldallegation not of be 4515. The DUNS number site is http:// NOTARY PUBLIC /s/ Cheryl 43”and W Applicationa distance of 813.00 for Attorney feet to Democrat, Thursday, April 16, 23 inSprings McIntosh Addition County. offFor Texanna informa- LOT 6 BLK 1 LAKEWOOD State of Oklahoma, ex rel, saidappointed Petition Administrator,will be taken as trueheirs tion about the leases, contact Area fedgov.dnb.com/webformPARK AMENDED OklahomaRock Tax Commission andbe determined,judgment rendered, and foreclos- Letters of theFees, point the of hearingbeginning, of said the tract same, and 30, 2020 Rd. Furniture, misc dishes, The work shall be done in ac- contains 16.5 acres, more or less NOTICEFarm OF LEASE Equipment SALE Biologist J.D. Ridge at 918-617- Amount: $50.00 Defendants.MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ingAdministration any interest you issued may have to TONY in which will include a hearing 1113.tools, To antique receive leaseparlor bid set, packets, fuel cordance with specifications on Case08-10-24 No.: CV-2020-45 the following-described real estate Andupon various matters request-

ALL ZONES ALL Description: RACKLEY. The Oklahoma Department of file in the Engineer’s Office. Plans, A part of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 contacttank for Kelli back Joyner of pickup, at 918-683- small LOT 5 BLK 3 TWN MTN EST NOTICECOMM BY PUBLICATION#12007564 (property)Your Failuresituated toin McIntoshAppear may ed therein to be taken into con- Wildlife2013 ConservationKubota L4600 is accepting trac- specifications and other bidding of Section 16, Township 9 North, cash bids for Agricultural Leases 1031.utility trailer, much more. Fol- #2 STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: County,result in Oklahoma the relief to-wit: requested by sideration by the Court, has tor with front end loader, documents are available for public i. “D. ARNOLD CLINTON, Lot 2, Block 5 in Lakeland First Range 16 East, McIntosh County, on the Lower Illinois River PHFA low signs. inspectionAmount: and $50.00 copies may be the Petitioner being granted. Oklahoma,been fixed said by parcelthe Judge of land of said aka Dennis Clinton Arnold, if liv- Addition, a subdivision located th in340 Sequoyah hours, County rear andhydraulics, the obtainedBidder: by visitingJACOB the P respectiveJOHNSON Legal Notice IT IS SO ORDERED. beingCourt described for the as 8 follows: day of Begin- Sept., Eufaula Wildlife Management Area 1.66” X 7.8” ing, Publishedand if deceased, in the McIntosh the unknown County in the City of Eufaula, McIntosh 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., clean, $24,995. 918-519- Engineer:The saidCowan properties Group Engineer- will be successors of D. ARNOLD CLIN- County,/s/ BrendonOklahoma, Bridges according to ning at a point, said point being in McIntosh County. For informa- ing,separately LLC, 5416 sold S. Yale, to theSuite highest 210, Democrat, Thursday, September 3, 513.453in the feet Courtroom West and 256.370 of the un- 4014. TON, aka Dennis Clinton Arnold, the JUDGEofficial Plat OF thereof. THE DISTRICT tion about the leases, contact Area Tulsa,competitive OK 74135. bidder, for cash in 2020 COURT feetdersigned South of Judge,the NE corner MCINTOSH of the Biologist J.D. Ridge at 918-617- deceased”PUBLIC NOTICE for the sum of: LegalOKLAHOMA Notice Completehand, or digital to the project original bidding bidder Prepared by: NE1/4County SW1/4 Courthouse, NE1/4 of said Eufaula, Sec- 1113. To receive lease bid packets, Published in the Indian Journal, GREETINGS: Unpaid principal balance: For Sale documentsat the amount are available bid if for there a non- be YOUAll ARE persons HEREBY having NOTIFIED an indebted- that $40,945.26COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA tionOklahoma, 16; thence and S 00° all 06’ persons 12” W ain- contact Kelli Joyner at 918-683- Thursday,CLASSIFIED April 23 and 30, 2020 refundable fee of $50.00 by going ness or claim against THE CITY OF distanceterested of in 378.884 said estatefeet; thence are no-N 1031. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS no higher price offered, subject you have been sued in Case No. Date#22553 of Default: October 31, to www.cowangroup.co, navigating CHECOTAH/CHECOTAH PUBLIC 47°tified 22’ 09”then E aand distance there of to 257.110 appear Owner: City of Eufaula / Eufaula to the approval of the Board of CV-2020-45 in the District Court 2019Eagan Law Office 1980 39-40 ft. 5th wheel AD NETWORK toCounty the Bid Commissioners. Documents page, and by ofWORKS McIntosh AUTHORITY County, Oklahoma, are hereby no- Interest150 DueFoley From: Ave. September 30, feet;and thence show N cause,42° 37 51” if anyW a dis- they Public Works Authority entering Quest Project #7012693 tance of 278.294 feet to the Point FOR MORE INFO CALL FOR MORE INFO CALL The apportioned cost of ad- bytified Paul that Rom all invoicesas Plaintiff and anddocumenta- you 2019Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 have, why said account should travel trailer with slide-out, Address: 17 Hospital Drive, Eu- on the website’s project search of beginning; otherwise described Legal Notice faula, OK 74432 vertisement and other expense andtion eachpertaining of you to must said purchaseanswer said order Interest918-689-2528 accruing: $5.80 - telephone daily not be settled and allowed and good condition. Must see for 1-888-815-2672 page. Please contact QuestCDN. Unpaid principal balance: as Lots 1, 2, & 3, Southport III, Published in the Indian Journal, Telephone: (918) 689-253 incident to said sale shall be Petitionor contract filed must in besaid recorded Cause inon the or of- 918-689-2529 – facsimile said estate distributed. the money, $2,500. Located com at 952-233-1632 or info@ beforefice of theCity 30 of th Checotahday of May clerk 2020, on or orbe- $17,016.91 according to an unrecorded plat Thursday, April 16 and 23, 2020 SeparateFARM SEALED EQUIPMENT BIDS for the questcdn.compaid by the for purchaser, assistance in ad- thereof.DATED this 20 day of Au- NOTICE3/4 mile OF DEFAULTwest of Eufaula construction of Eufaula Waste- dition to the amount bid upon thefore allegations September contained30, 2020, covering therein all Date of Default: October 31, gust, 2020. LEASE YOUR LAND FOR free membership registration, will be taken as true and judgment 2019 barring and enjoining you and LittleWater Turtle Plant RV &to Storage Corley Road, waterLEASE Treatment YOUR LAND Improvements FOR HUNTING said properties. debts now unpaid and incurred during Legal Notice /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY HUNTING Prepaid annual lea e downloading and working with rendered as prayed therein, against Interest Due From: September 30, each of you from ever asserting any Storage Unit G-2 -Prepaid Project annual No. 17517 lease paymentsCDBG 19 $5m will lia- this Witnessdigital project my hand information. this 17TH the period beginning July 1, 2019, and Published in the Indian right,BRENDON title or interestBRIDGES in and to said pa ment $5m liabilit in uransecond e. house on left. 405- you and each of you, quieting the 2019 Delinquent from November 14, bebility received insurance. by Wethe handle City of everything Eufaula for Hardcopyday of AUGUST, plans and 2020. specifications ending on June 30, 2020, or said ac- Journal, Thursday, August 20, propertyJUDGE adverse OF to THE the determi- DISTRICT We handle e er thing for ou. Ba549-5117. e title and confirming possession as Interest accruing: $1.78 daily 2019 atyou. the Base City Camp Hall, Leasing 17 Hospital 1-866-309-1507 Drive, are availableBetty Whisenhunt for a non-refundable count shall be void and forever barred. 27 and September 3, 2020 nationCOURT of ownership made by the Camp Lea ing 1-866-309-1507Little Turtle RV and Storage locat- Eufaula, OK 74432 until 10:00 to the following described property, including all subsequent ad- www.BaseCampLeasing.com Promo fee ofCounty $100.00 Treasurer from Cowan Group to-wit:/s/ LouAnn Moore vancesNOTICE by Plaintiff, TO SELL if any COUNTY for taxes, Court.For Judge McLaughlin www.Ba eCampLea ing. omed at 114161 Highway 69, Eufaula, a.m., CST, on the 14th day of Engineering. No documents will be WITNESS my hand this 2 day of Code: 339 LotsLouAnn Two (2) and Moore, Three Deputy(3) in Block City insurance premiums,PROPERTY or expenses COURTNEY L. EAGAN Promo Code: 339 OK 74432 will dispose and/or dis- May, 2020, and then at said office mailed until payment is received Clerk (Acquired at Resale) April,Eagan 2020. Law Office penseSPECIAL said property NOTICES in Storage Unit publicly opened and read aloud. One (1) Bridgeport Beach Second necessary for the preservation of WANT TO BUY in full. NOTICE is hereby given, MCINTOSH150 Foley COUNTY, Ave. COURT G-2, rented by Heather Pritchard, This project is eligible for sales tax Legal Notice Addition, a subdivision located the subject property, all costs of Each bid must be submitted in in the Southwest Quarter of the thispursuant action; reasonable to the attorney’s receipt of CLERKEufaula, Oklahoma 74432 to satisfy Lessee’s default in pay- exemption.OLD GUITAR$ A mandatory WANTED! pre-bid LARRY a sealedPublished envelope in bearing the McIntoshon the By:/s/ Donna Coffman OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY For Rent NortheastLegal Quarter Notice (SW/4 NE/4) feesbid, and that costs I, Bettyas the Whisenhunt,Court may 918-689-2528 - phone ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of meeting will be held on May 5th outside,County the Democrat, name of the Thursday,bidder, Deputy BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- of SectionPublished Eleven in(11), theTownship Indian allow,County and Treasurer the costs of offoreclosing McIntosh 918-689-2529- fax BRING$ CA$H for intage USA gui-this publication. Lessee must pay at 10:00 am, at the Eufaula City his/herAugust address 20, 27 and and the September name of Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, TenJournal, (10) North, Range Sixteen (16) yourCounty, interest Oklahoma, in the property will onand the tar , tube amp , banjo , mandolininLake , full no lots more and than RVs 15 (fifteen) for rent Hall, located at 17 Hospital Drive, the3, 2020project for which the bid is Attorney for Plaintiff etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, EastThursday, of the I.B. & M., September McIntosh 3, ordering8th day said of property September, sold with 2020 or et . Fender, Gib on, Martin, Gretdays h, from the date of this public Eufaula, OK 74432. submitted.ANYONE If forwarded HAVING by ANmail, IN- 150 Foley Avenue, P.O. Box 310 nightly, weekly, monthly, Allothers. bids must Call include or text assurances 918-288-2222. County,2020 Oklahoma, according to withoutbeginning appraisement at 9:00 A.M.as Plaintiff at my Legal Notice other . Call or te t 918-288-2222.notice to avoid this action. theTEREST sealed envelopeIN: containing the Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Signed thatwww.stringswest.com the following provisions will be theIN recorded THE DISTRICT plat thereof. COURT mayoffice elect, inall of thewhich youCourthouse will take at Published in the Indian Journal, www.stringswest.com six months. Swim, fish, ski, bid must1. 1987 be enclosed SKEETER in another VIN# (918) 689-2528 Little Turtle RV & Storage complied with: barringIN AND and enjoiningFOR MCINTOSH you and dueEufaula, notice. Oklahoma, sell sepa- Thursday, August 27 and September relax. Waterfront park on ADVERTISE STATEWIDE envelopeSTEU3794I687 addressed as specified each of you from ever asserting any WITNESS my hand and official seal 1. Federal Labor Standards in the bid form. All blank spaces COUNTY rately the hereinafter described 3, 2020 Lake Eufaula, all utilities, Provisions, US Department of 2. 1987 MERCURY 115hp right,STATE title or OFinterest OKLAHOMA in and to said this 2 day of April, 2020. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Put your message where it matters most for bid prices must be completed property adverse to the determi- /s/tracts, Bailee parcels, Burns or lots, of land, Put our me age where it mat-storm cellar, boat storage. Labor, 29 CFR 5; VIN#0B125244 MCINTOSH COUNTY – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We in ink, or typewritten and in both nation of ownership made by the DEPUTYall situated COURT in McIntoshCLERK Coun- ter mo t – IN OKLAHOMACall 405-273-3326. 2. Section 3 of the Hous- STATE OF OKLAHOMA can place your ad in 155 newspapers. Courtneyty, Oklahoma, L. Eagan, and OBA heretofore#22553 Legal Notice NEWSPAPERS. We an pla e IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- For more information or to place EAGANacquired LAW by OFFICE said County at the Published in the Indian Journal, our ad in 155 new paper . TATE OF CARMIN CARTER TAY- PUBLICPUBLIC NOTICE NOTICEan ad, contact Landon Cobb atPUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE 150resale Foley authorized Ave. by 68 O.S. § Thursday, April 9, 16 and 23, 2020 For more information or to place COMMISSIONERS MINUTES LOR, SR., SERVICES (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at Eufaula,3125. Following OK 74432 the description IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Mc- an ad, onta t Landon Cobb at (918)of each 689-2528 property separately of- INTOSHDECEASED. COUNTY NewspapersNewspapers are more thanMINUTES are justmore OFthe than REGULAR traditional1-888-815-2672. just the MEETING mediumtraditional for medium for NewspapersNewspapersE. are A Motionmore thanwasare mademore just by the than Pendley traditional just and the seconded traditionalmedium by Phillips for medium notices. to approve for notices. deposits. (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at (918)fered 471-4002 for sale isfacsimile the name of the STATECase OF No. OKLAHOMA P-20-41 notices. Newspapersnotices.McINTOSH Newspapers watch COUNTY government watch BOARD government closelyOF COMMISSIONERS and closely report onand report on NewspapersNewspapers watchThe Motion government watch was approved government closely with andthe closely following report and onvotes: governmentreport All aye. on government 1-888-815-2672. Gravel, Sand, Etc. April 6th, 2020 F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation bidder and the amount of the MILDREDCOMBINED ROSS, and NOTICE LARRY WIL- TO governmentgovernment activities. activities. activities. activities.No. R-20-27. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. bid, as follows: LIAMSON,CREDITORS; NOTICE OF HEAR- The McIntosh County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 6th, 2020, in a regu- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense Plaintiffs, WANTED th Description: ING PETITION FOR ADMISSION Alllarly Newspapersyour scheduled gravel, NewspapersMeeting, are credible, sand,at 8:00 are a.m.independent, rockcredible, in the Commissioners’ independent, and can guarantee meeting and can room guarantee on the first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6 , 2020. The Motion was approved with vs. ANTED floor. Chairman, Michael Burns; Vice Chairman, Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; andNewspapers Newspapers arethe credible, following are votes:independent, credible, All aye. independent, and can guarantee and can guarantee LOT 16 BLK 4 TWIN MTN OF WILL TO PROBATE, PETITION andCountyreadership. other Clerk, Rondareadership.materials Newspapers Prince, wereNewspapers aredeliv- all passed present. are alongAdvance10 passed to noticeotherHOMES along ofreaders, theto otherMeeting readers, was posted readership. on readership.H. Newspapers BOCC acknowledged Newspapers are passed receipt are along of passed McIntosh to other along County readers, to Treasurer other and readers,Statutory can Report and can as of EST Legal#3 Amount: Notice 550.00 FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRA- 10 HOMES 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). The successors both known and ered. Full loads (ten wheel-nd PublishedBidder: in JAYthe Indian WRIGHT Journal, TION, AND THE PETITION FOR entrancesand can of providetheand Courthouse, can affi providedavits on theof affi publication. 2 davits day of of April,NEEDING publication. 2020. provide affiprovide davitsI. A Motion ofaffi publication. davits was made of publication. by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Cash Fund unknown immediate and remote, of 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 Thursday, April 9, 16 and 23, 2020 DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DIS- er) or half loads. Tractor and METAL ROOFS The said properties will be ELBERT G. TOLLEY, deceased II. Roll was called with the following responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. INseparately THE DISTRICT sold COURT to the OF highest Mc- TRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND DIS- skidPendley, steerwww.oklahomanotices.com present. available.www.oklahomanotices.com Terry’s SIDING OR WINDOWS J. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Monthly INTOSH COUNTY and III. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Minutes of the www.oklahomanotices.comReportswww.oklahomanotices.com of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: competitive bidder, for cash in Trucks 918-707-0732. th STATE OF OKLAHOMA (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) Commissioners’for free accessfor Meeting free to public access held onnotices toMarch public in 30 Oklahoma notices, for2020. our Thein newspapersOklahomaAdvertising Motion was newspapersapproved Program. with the All aye. hand, or to the original bidder The successors both known and following votes: All aye. for K.free Aaccess Motionfor free to was public access made notices by to Pendley public in Oklahoma andnotices seconded in newspapersOklahoma by Phillips newspapers to approve Certificate DAVID LEE HENDERSON, and IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by PhillipsWe and are seconded opening bya branch Pendley offi to ce approve & will of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage ROBERT L. HENDERSON, unknown immediate and remote, signing of purchase orders to be processed for payment on April 6th, 2020. The Motion was Tax. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. of SHARON L. TOLLEY a/k/a,

be using these homes for advertising ZONES ALL Plaintiffs, approvedTractor with the following Work votes: All aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 386, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer purposes.Upon being selected, receive vs. SHARON L. HUNT, deceased UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarterAUCTIONS ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with LIVESTOCKand AT&T, 317.53, UTILITIES389, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILITIES390,$300 AT&Tgift certifi (SBC), cate. 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. TractorTIES 391, workAT&T, 234.34, and build:UTILITIES; pads, CDBG 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- M. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election The successors both known and driveways,MENT; General 3080,roads, SOUTER tin LIMESTONEhorn in- & MINERALS, LLC, 1023.09, Road Material3081, Board Payroll Reimbursement. TheEstate Motion was approved with the following unknown immediate andBuying remote, of and State Selling of Oklahoma, ex rel, BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART,SAVE 397.03, FUEL3083, HUNDREDS PHILLIPS, BILLY votes: All aye. Oklahoma Tax Commission stallation,BOB, 30.19, TRAVEL3084, brush hogging, BURNS, MICHAEL un- GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Defendants. SALARY3086, MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00,NO RENT3087, MONEY SHATSWELL, DOWN GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved der-CAMILLE, brush 150.00, cut JANITORIAL and stacked. SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER with the following votes: All aye. CV-2020-40 O ONT CallLEASE3089, Bob EMBROIDERY Green PLUS,918-490- 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090,LOW SAF-T-GLOVE, MONTHLY INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove) for $200.00. The Motion was J&J LivestockA Commission Company A NTS 2232 or 918-361-5276. STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093,PAYMENTS INDIAN NATION ESTATEapproved with the following votes: AUCTION All aye. “The successors both known and WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer For selling or buying cattle at Senior/Military Discounts. unknown immediate and remote 30.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC,Senior/Military ECE,Senior/Military 120.01, UTILITIES3097, Discounts. Discounts. CANADIAN of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was VALLEY TreeELECTRIC Service COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098, PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST SAT,approved with SEPT. the following votes: All5 aye. @ 10:30am of ELBERT G. TOLLEY, deceased” SPRAYING3099, EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL, LLC,CALL 6200.00, NOW! PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic Oklahoma City Nationaland “The successors Stock both Yard known AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIES 3102, CVEC, 164.29, UTILITIES3103, SUN,paymentFOR for MOREBankSEPT. of AmericaINFO CALL P-Card 6 statement @ (March 12:30pm 2020) for $337.53. The and unknown immediate and 88-878-6443 OG&E, 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94,8 BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. FOR MORE INFO CALLIn Oklahoma City McGowan’s188.27, UTILITIES3106, Tree MILLER Service OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 374.90,88-878-6443 COPIER/OVERAGES 3107, R. A708 Motion Eastside was made by PhillipsBoulevard, and seconded Muskogee,by Pendley to approve OK 324A Claim remote of SHARON L. TOLLEY AT&T, 157.97, UTILITIES3108, AT&T, 108.88, UTILITIES; Health 301, OKLAHOMA STATE forSelling payment to EstatePorum Public of Works D.C.Gaither, Authority in the amount Attorney, of $24,817.50 a/k/a, SHARON L. HUNT, de- DEPTTree OF HEALTH, Removal 10939.38, • Trimming SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. ceased” ING303, BucketELITE SPRAY & Chip SERVICES, Truck LLC, 80.00, PEST SPRAYING304, FIVE STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, andS. Athe Motion remainder was made by Pendley of the and secondedlate Dr. by Phillips M. Kazarto approve TransferEstate. of GREETINGS: 129.40, OFFICE SUPPLIES305, STATEWIDE COMMERICAL CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was Office: 405-602-5026 Insured & Bonded • Free Estimates EZ-GO Golf Cart RXV w/lift kit - Like new (Must see) JANITORIAL SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, approvedOLD GUITAR$ with the following WANTED! votes: LARRY All aye. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that TRAVEL308,Senior EUBANKS, & Military SUSANDiscounts DIANE, 105.86, TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made 1997by Pendley Ford and F150 seconded LWB byTruck Phillips to approve Transfer of OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY you have been sued in Case No. Serving YOUR Area for over 30 years BRING$ CA$H for intage USA gui- Jimmy Eaton 405-391-6244 182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- ForFunds pictures (RWD#5 CDBG) and in the listing amount baileydavisauctions.com of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved BRING$ CA$H for intage USA gui- CV-2020-40 in the District Court 918-775-6500AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, 918-774-8623 WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, withtar ,the tube following amp ,votes: banjo All , mandolinaye. , 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, U. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of tar ,Mobile tube amp 405-831-7692 , banjo , mandolin , of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, et . Fender, Gib918-840-3997 on, Martin, Gret h, WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved et . Fender, Gib on, Martin, Gret h, by MILDRED ROSS and LARRY UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., withother the . following Call or votes: te t 918-288-2222.All aye. other . Call or te t 918-288-2222. WILLIAMSON as Plaintiffs and you 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. Awww.stringswest.com Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of and each of you must answer said SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved www.stringswest.com DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. Petition filed in said Cause on or ING1919,PUBLISHER’S HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of before the 13th day of May 2020, or 75.00, TRASH SERVICE1921, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 118.74, PARTS1922, CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The the allegations contained therein UNIFORM NOTICECLEANING1923, CANADIAN: VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 105.62, MotionPut ourwas approved me age with where the following it mat- votes: All aye. will be taken as true and judgment UTILITIES1924, AT&T, 266.50, UTILITIES1925, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer Put your message where it matters most All8333.20, real Road estate Material1926, advertised P&K herein EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00, BLADES1927, CINTAS, ofter Appropriations mo t – (ParadiseIN OKLAHOMA Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of rendered as prayed therein, against – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We is130.02, subject UNIFORM to CLEANING1928, the Federal HOPKINS Fair FUEL & PROPANE, 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00.NEWSPAPERS. The Motion We was anapproved pla ewith the following votes: All aye. Tulsayou and each of you, quieting the 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 can place your ad in 158 newspapers. our ad in 158 new paper . title and confirming possession as HousingYELLOWHOUSE Act, MACHINERY which makesCO., 716.10, it HYDRAULIC FLUID1932, HOPKINS OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of For more information or to pla e to the following described property, RENT ON HANNA YARD, 200.00, RENT1933, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, PARTS1934, $135,000.00.For more informationThe Motion was or approved to place with the following votes: All aye. Stockyard Inc. illegal to advertise “any pref- an ad, onta t Landon Cobb at to-wit: DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24, TIRES1935, CVEC, 161.51, UTILITIES1936, Z. Aan Motion ad, was onta made t by Landon Phillips Cobband seconded at by Pendley to approve payroll erence,PUBLIC SERVICE limitation CO. OF OK., or discrimi-35.90, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. (405) 499-0022Sale or toll-free every in OK Monday at Lots NINE (9) 9 and a.m. TEN (10), in (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at nationUTILITIES1938, because SUES ofRECYCLING race, color,& SANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids 1-888-815-2672.N.E. Oklahoma’s largest andBlock finest THREE livestock (3), ofmarket. Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; received1-888-815-2672. for asphalting. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Over 100,000 headMobile sold annually.Home Village, Section 2, a religion,Jail-ST 1236, sex, MR. PRINTER, handicap, 247.00, famil- SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1238, G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve TRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following Large enough to serve you, smallsubdivision enough of to part know of the you. SW/4 of ialMEDICAL1240, status orMR. nationalPRINTER, 96.00, origin, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. Section 12, Township 10 North, orPLIES1242, intention OFFICE to DEPOT,make 349.99, any suchOFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTIL WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. Weekly MarketRange Report16 East of the I.B.M., McIn- CLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- Attended by County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and all three Commissioners. Total Head of toshCattle: County, N/A Oklahoma, according preference,TIVE INC., 20.98, limitation TINT1246, PRODIGY or dis- SOLUTIONS, INC, 1677.00, phone cards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. 44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to adjourn Meeting. The Weight Feeder Steersto the recordedFeeder plat thereof.Heifers crimination.”REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Transferred with property: 1985 th 300-350 $188.00-$198.00 $149.00-$159.00 ThisFINANCE, newspaper 529.98, COPIER will LEASE350, not know- DOUGS AUTO REPAIR, 71.00, REPAIRS351, BRANS- Signed this 13 day of April, 2020. Roll-in Showers Cameo Mobile Home Vin # CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers 350-400 Roll-in ShowersRoll-in Showers $184.50-$194.50 50105229,$145.00-$155.00 Title #: 720787110017F inglyV. Reports accept any advertising for BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 400-450 $169.00-$179.00 A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. for qualified LESS AND$135.00-$145.00 EXCEPT all oil, gas, and real B.estate Emergency which Manager,is in violation Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified 450-500 $159.00-$169.00other minerals;$134.00-$145.00 VI. Action Items Bill Phillips, Vice Chairman for qualified of the law. All persons are here- for qualified500-550 $153.50-$163.50barring and$133.50-$143.50 enjoining you and A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member each of you from ever asserting any by informedreplacement that allvehicle dwellings for Emergency Management. The Motion was approved with Veterans 550-600 $145.00-$155.00 $131.50-$141.50 the following votes: All aye. ATTEST: Veterans right, title or interest in and to said advertised are available on an 600-650 B. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer VeteransVeterans $148.50-$158.50 property adverse$125.50-$135.50 to the determi- equal opportunityof Appropriations basis. (Emergency Management) in theCall amount Jeanof $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk nation of ownership made by the Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Call Now! Court. C. Sherry Burke with Health Dept. came and gave forupdate allon COVID-19. your On Call Now! th 800-975-0056 Thursday April 9 , 2020, the Eufaula Health Dept. will offer testing with prior 800-975-0056 CallJoe Now!Don Eaves WITNESS my hand this 30 day of appointment from 9am until 1pm. Call Now!Cell 918-760-1300 800-975-0056800-975-0056 March, 2020. D. BOCC and Monica Smith, Jail Administrator,advertising discussed COVID-19. needs... 800-975-0056800-975-0056Office 918-234-3438 MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT 918-689-2191 DeluxeDeluxe 800-975-0056800-975-0056Home 918-266-2893 Walk-In DeluxeDeluxe LPXLP Walk-InHalfH alf BathtubsBathtubs Walk-InWalk-In PriceP rice HalfH alf Walk-in Tubs BathtubsBathtubs W$alk-in $Tubs Price Bran5,995 newBran5,995 new Price Walk-iWn $Talukb-isn Tubs 405-531-0800 m405-531-0800 els m els $ 5,995 918-896-0027 Bran5,995 newBran new 918-896-0027/5 -/5 - 405-531-0800 m405-531-0800 els m els /8 -/8 - 918-896-0027 918-896-0027/5 -/5 -

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CHARGE said hearing. Telephone: (918) 683-0309 solution of Marriage in the Dis- APPEAR ON THE DATE AND I have hereunto set my hand NOTICE IS HEREBY given to all Any person receiving this notice Facsimile: (918) 686-7510 trict Court in and for McIntosh TIME SPECIFIED, YOU SHALL and seal of said Court this 13th persons interested in the Estate of Car- or any interested party may file objec- Attorney for the Petitioner County, State of Oklahoma in LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS day of August, 2020. min Carter Taylor, Sr., Deceased, that tions to the Petition at or before the Case Number FD-20-51 You A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN /s/ Brendon Bridges on this date, Becky Gail Helms, who final hearing. All objections to the Pe- have been sued by, Shannon NAMED IN THE PETITION OR JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT may be contacted through counsel tition and/or any relief requested must Legal Notice Lynn Kinsey, and must answer MOTION. ADDITIONALLY YOU COURT at the address below, filed a Petition be made in writing, with such objec- Published in the Indian Journal, her Petition within forty-one ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR Taylor A. Burke, OBA # for Summary Administration in the tion to be filed herein, with a copy be- Thursday, August 27, September 3 and days of the first publication of DUTY TO SUPPORT THESE 21121 District Court of McIntosh County, ing provided to the Petitioner and the 10, 2020 this Notice, or by the 15 day CHILDREN SHALL NOT TER- Barber & Bartz State of Oklahoma, attaching thereto attorney for the same, and if the objec- IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN of September, 2020 @ 2pm, or MINATE UNTIL SUCH TIME 525 S. Main Street, Suite an instrument purporting to be the tion is not made within the allowed AND FOR McINTOSH COUNTY Judgment will be taken against THAT A FINAL DECREE OF 800 Last Will and Testament (“Will”) of time, all persons will be deemed to STATE OF OKLAHOMA you. Shannon Lynn Kinsey is ADOPTION IS ENTERED. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103- said Deceased and naming Becky Gail have waived any objection to the Peti- BANK OF EUFAU- requesting a divorce, and that Dated this 17 day of August, 4511 Helms as Personal Representative, tion and the relief prayed for. LA she be allowed to keep all prop- 2020. Telephone: (918) 599-7755 praying for the probate of said Will, If an objection is filed on or be- A Banking Corporation erty currently in her posses- /s/ Brendon Bridges Facsimile: (918) 599-7756 that Letters of Special Administration fore the hearing date, on the hearing Plaintiff. sion, free and clear of any right, BRENDON BRIDGES E-mail: tburke@barber- issue to Becky Gail Helms, that Letters date the Court will determine whether vs. title and interest you may have, ASSOCIATE DISTRICT bartz.com Testamentary, if necessary, issue to the summary proceedings are appropri- ERIC S. POINDEXTER; and that you keep all property JUDGE Attorneys for Personal Rep- same. Said Petition further prays that ate, and, if so, whether the Estate will JOHN DOE, AS OCCUPANT OF currently in your possession, resentative the heirs at law, devisees and legatees be distributed and to whom the Estate THE PREMISES; free and clear of any right, title of said Decedent be determined; that will be distributed. JANE DOE, AS OCCUPANT and interest she may have. Legal Notice the property of the Decedent subject TO ALL CREDITORS OF THE OF Respectfully submitted, Published in the Indian Legal Notice to the jurisdiction of this Court be dis- ABOVE NAMED DECEDENT: All THE PREMISES; /s/ Deserea Crawley Journal, Thursday, September Published in the Indian Journal, tributed; and that the Special Admin- creditors having claims against the STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX Deputy Clerk 3 and 10, 2020 Thursday, September 3 and 10, 2020 istrator be discharged, and for other above named Decedent are required REL., OKLAHOMA TAX COMMIS- IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF relief as prayed for in said Petition, to present the same, with a descrip- SION IN AND FOR MCINTOSH MCINTOSH COUNTY which Petition you may refer to for tion of all security interest or other Defendants. Legal Notice COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA further particulars. collateral (if any) held by each creditor Case No. CJ-2020-33 Published in the Indian Journal, STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- The names and addresses of the with respect to such claim, to J. Mark ALIAS NOTICE BY PUBLICA- Thursday, August 27, September 3 and In the Matter of the Estate TATE OF KELLY ALAN BROWN, heirs-at-law, legatees, devisees and Dobbs at the address shown below, TION 10, 2020 of DECEASED. nominated or previously appointed within thirty (30) days following the STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CARROLL M. SHOFFNER, CASE NO. PB-2020-11 Personal Representatives of the Dece- filing of the Petition and Combined Jane Doe, as occupant of the prem- MCINTOSH COUNTY, Deceased. COMBINED ORDER AND NO- dent so far as known to the Petitioner Notice herein, or the same will be for- ises OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2018-10 TICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR are: ever barred. John Doe, as occupant of the IN THE MATTER OF AMENDED NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Heirs-at-Law, Legatees and Devi- Dated this 14th day of August. premises H.M. HEARING PETITION FOR AL- AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS sees 2020. TAKE NOTICE that you have B.M. LOWANCE OF FINAL AC- On this 24 day of August, 2020, Name: Carmin Carter Taylor, Jr. /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY been sued by Bank of Eufaula, and DEPRIVED CHILD(REN) COUNT, FOR DETERMINA- there comes on for consideration by Age: 55 BRENDON BRIDGES that you must answer the Petition of Case No. JD-2020-0007 TION OF IDENTITY OF HEIRS, the Court, the Petition for Letters of Residence: 17212 Amble Trail BRENDON BRIDGES said Plaintiff on file in said cause on or NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DEVISEES AND LEGATEES, Administration and Determination of Greenville, South Carolina 29609 JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT before the 8th day of September, 2020 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION, Heirs (“Petition”) filed by the Petition- Relationship to Decedent: Son COURT or the allegation of said Petition will be TO: AND DISCHARGE OF PER- er, Molly Beth Brown, March 10, 2020. Name: Becky Gail Helms /s/ J. Mark Dobbs taken as true and judgment rendered, JESSIE MURRAY SONAL REPRESENTATIVE For good cause shown, the Court finds Age: 59 J. Mark Dobbs, 14215 foreclosing any interest you may have You are hereby notified that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Petition should be set for hearing Residence: 118245 South 4100 111 South Main Street in the following-described real es- a Petition has been filed in the to all persons interested in the at a date and time certain, with notice Road, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 tate (property) situated in McIntosh above styled and numbered Estate of Carroll M. Shoffner, given as required by law. Relationship to Decedent: Daugh- Telephone: (918) 689-6931 County, Oklahoma to-wit: case, alleging that the above deceased, that on the 13th IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED ter Facsimile: (918) 689-5122 Lot one (1) and Lots one hundred named children are deprived day of August, 2020, JoDee that the Petition is set for hearing be- Name: Deborah Jo Potter, De- [email protected] four (104) and one hundred five (105), and seeking to terminate your Shoffner produced and filed in fore the assigned Judge of the District ceased Attorney for Petitioner in SHERWOOD FOREST ADDI- parental rights to said minor the District Court of McIntosh Court on September 23, 2020 at 9:00 Age: 52 at time of death TION, being a part of the SW/4 of Sec- children, and the same has County, Oklahoma, a Peti- o’clock a.m. at the McIntosh County Residence: 113587 New Texanna tion 6, Township 9 North, Range 17 been set for hearing on the 6th tion praying for the allowance Courthouse, City of Eufaula, Okla- Road, Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 Legal Notice East of the I.B.M., McIntosh County, day of October, 2020 at 2:00pm of her Final Account, that the homa, when and where any interested Relationship to Decedent: Daugh- Published in the Indian Journal, Oklahoma, according to the recorded in the McIntosh County Court- identities of heirs, devisees and person in said estate may file written ter Thursday, August 27, September 3 and plat thereof. house, Eufaula, Oklahoma. legatees of the decedent be de- opposition to the Petition and may Name: Steven Byron Potter 10, 2020 for the sum of: The Petitioner prays that the termined, and for an Order of appear and show cause why the relief Age: 59 IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT OF Unpaid principal balance: above named children be adju- Distribution. requested, or some portion thereof, Residence: 113587 New Texanna MCINTOSH COUNTY $244,867.78 dicated deprived and that your NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN should not be granted, the requested Road, Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 STATE OF OKLAHOMA Date of Default: August 19, 2019 parental rights to said children that the 23rd day of Septem- Personal Representative be appointed, Relationship to Decedent: heir-in- ERIC L. ARMSTRONG, III, et all Interest Due From: July 19, 2019 be terminated and dealt with ber, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 and that pursuant to Tit. 58 O.S. §240, law Petitioner, Interest accruing: $42.03 daily according to law, and for all o’clock a.m., of said day, has the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Name: Steven Byron Potter, II vs. including all subsequent advances proper orders and relief. been appointed as the time for decedent, KELLY ALAN BROWN, be Age: 36 CLARENCE L. BACCUS JR, et all by Plaintiff, if any for taxes, insurance That this matter is set for hearing said Petition at the Dis- determined by the Court. Residence: 14907 South 22nd Respondent. premiums, or expenses necessary for Initial Appearance on the 6th trict Court room in the Court- IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Street, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123 Case No.: CV-2020-79 the preservation of the subject prop- day of October, 2020 at 2:00pm, house in the City of Eufaula, Notice be given to all interested per- Relationship to Decedent: heir-at- Judge: Bridges erty, all costs of this action; reasonable in the District Court, McIntosh County of McIntosh, State of sons in the Estate of KELLY ALAN law CORRECTED NOTICE BY PUB- attorney’s fees and costs as the Court County Courthouse, Eufaula, Oklahoma, when and where all BROWN, by mailing copies of this Name: Joseph David Potter LICATION may allow, and the costs of foreclos- Oklahoma, before Judge Bren- persons interested may appear Notice to all heirs, devisees and lega- Age: 31 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA ing your interest in the property and don Bridges at which time and and contest the same. Residence: 1825 N.E. 11th Street TO: ordering said property sold with or place you may appear and IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6 Moore, Oklahoma 73160 Clarence L. Baccus Jr without appraisement as Plaintiff may show cause, if any you have, Relationship to Decedent: heir-at- Jane Doe 1, real name unknown, elect, all of which you will take due why order and judgment in the law the spouse of Clarence L. Baccus Jr., notice. proceedings should not be en- Legal Notice Name: Kassandra Lynn Potter if any WITNESS my hand and official tered as in the Petition prayed, Walker Marianne Baccus seal this 20 day of Aug, 2020. and you are hereby summoned Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, September 3, 2020 John Doe 1, real name unknown, (SEAL) and notified to be present at Age: 22 City of Eufaula Public Hearing Notice Residence: P.O. Box 322 the spouse of Marianne Baccus, if any /s/ Deserea Crawley said time and place, under Warner, Oklahoma 74469 A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED DEPUTY COURT CLERK penalty of law. Failure to ap- Notice is hereby given that the City follows: Relationship to Decedent: heir-at- AGAINST YOU. The Petitioners, Eric Courtney L. Eagan, OBA pear without reasonable cause of Eufaula, Oklahoma, will conduct a September 21, 2020 at 5:30 P.M law L. Armstrong, III and Barbara A. Arm- #22553 may result in you being held in public hearing on the proposed Specif- Planning and Zoning Commission, Individuals or Entities Nominated strong, Trustees of the Eric L. Arm- EAGAN LAW OFFICE contempt of Court and a war- ic Use Permit application of the prop- Eufaula Community Center, 121 High in Will strong, III and Barbara A. Armstrong 150 Foley Ave. rant being issued for your ar- erty located within the City of Eufaula. Street. Name: Becky Gail Helms Revocable Trust dated September 25, Eufaula, OK 74432 rest pursuant to Title 10A O.S. The property requesting a Specific At this time any interested citizen Address: 118245 South 4100 Road, 2018, have filed a Petition on 8-19-20, (918) 689-2528 § 2-2-107(G). Use Permit is described as follows: of Eufaula, Oklahoma will have the Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 in the above numbered and styled case (918) 471-4002 facsimile You are advised that the Legal Description :Lot 3 Less S95’ opportunity to be heard regarding the The probable value of the estate of in the above-named County. respondent parents, guardian BLK 81 OT – Eufaula 642/217 705/543 zoning variance request. If there are Carmin Carter Taylor, Sr., Deceased, Unless you file in the Office of or custodian, and respondent 1051/625 1081/309 (Tastee Freez); any questions about the proposal, or so far as known to the Petitioner is the Court Clerk of the above-named Legal Notice child is entitled to be repre- General Location Known As: 514 you need additional information prior unknown. County a written ANSWER to said Published in the Indian sented by an attorney at each N Main Street. to the public hearing, please contact the The above named Decedent died Petition by October 19, 2020, a decree Journal, Thursday, August 27, and every stage of the proceed- Proposed Use: Permanent com- Eufaula City Hall at 918-689-2534. A on the 26th day of March, 2019, at quieting the Petitioner’s title in the fol- September 3 and 10, 2020 ings and if the parties are un- mercial wholesale, distribution, and copy of the application is available for which time the address of the Dece- lowing described real property located IN THE DISTRICT COURT able because of lack of present retail sale of fireworks. public inspection during normal work- dent was 116270 South 4262 Road, in McIntosh County will be entered: IN AND FOR MCINTOSH financial resources to obtain Applicant/s: Patrick Notaro and ing hours and can be accessed from the Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432. Pursuant The North Half of the Southwest COUNTY an attorney, they entitled, Regina Blair Eufaula City Hall at 918-689-2534 or by to an Order of said Court, notice is Quarter of Section 27, Township 9 STATE OF OKLAHOMA upon demonstrating this fact The public hearing will be held as emailing [email protected]. hereby given that the 30 day of Sep- North, Range 13 East of the Indian In re: The Marriage of: to the Court’s satisfaction, to a tember, 2020, at the hour of 9 o’clock Base and Meridian, McIntosh County, SHANNON LYNN KINSEY, Court-appointed attorney at no A.M. in the Courtroom of the under- State of Oklahoma, lying West of the Petitioner, expense to such parties. signed Judge, or the Judge to whom Indian Nation Turnpike VS. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY this cause is assigned on said date, in ISSUED this 19 day of Aug, 2020. TERRY LYN KINSEY, APPEAR AT THE HEARING the County Courthouse in the City of (SEAL) Respondent, CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO Eufaula, Oklahoma, McIntosh Coun- BY: /s/ Deserea Crawley Case No. FD-20-51 THE ADJUDICATION OF THE ty, Oklahoma, has been appointed as Court Clerk/Deputy Court Clerk NOTICE MINOR CHILDREN AS DE- the time and place for hearing said Pe- John Tyler Hammons, OBA TO: TERRY LYN KINSEY PRIVED AND TERMINATION tition, proving said Will, and consider- #32409 Please be advised that the OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS ing all relief prayed for in the Petition HAMMONS & PRICE, PLLC Petitioner, Shannon Lynn Kin- TO THESE CHILDREN. IF presented to the Court on said date. 330 N 4th Street sey, has filed a Petition for Dis- YOU FAIL TO PERSONALLY All persons interested may appear at Muskogee, OK 74401

Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, August 27 and September 3, 2020 Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, August 27 and September 3, 2020 STATE OF OKLAHOMA STATE OF OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Advertisement to Contractors - Advertisement to Contractors - September 17, 2020 10:30 A.M. Bid Opening September 17, 2020 10:30 A.M. Bid Opening Plans and proposals for this bid opening will be ready for sale on August 27, 2020. Plans and proposals for this bid opening will be ready for sale on August 27, 2020. No bidding proposals will be issued to any Contractor after September 16, 2020 No bidding proposals will be issued to any Contractor after September 16, 2020 10:30 A.M. The cost for each bidding proposal is $50.00 + tax. State Standard 10:30 A.M. The cost for each bidding proposal is $50.00 + tax. State Standard Specifications may be purchased by contacting Office Services Division. No refunds Legal Notice Specifications may be purchased by contacting Office Services Division. No refunds will be made for bidding documents or specification books purchased. will be made for bidding documents or specification books purchased. Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, September 3, 2020 Sample proposals, preliminary plans, long form and short form notices, order forms, City of Eufaula Public Hearing Notice Sample proposals, preliminary plans, long form and short form notices, order forms, bid tabs and awards, can be accessed on ODOT’s Web site: http://www.okladot. bid tabs and awards, can be accessed on ODOT’s Web site: http://www.okladot. state.ok.us/contracts/index.htm Notice is hereby given that the City from R-1 Residential to RM-1 Resi- state.ok.us/contracts/index.htm Bids must be prepared as directed by the State Standard Specifications. Unless of Eufaula, Oklahoma, will conduct a dential Multi-Family. Bids must be prepared as directed by the State Standard Specifications. Unless otherwise specified, bids for all projects must be submitted over the internet to Bid public hearing on the proposed zoning Applicant/s: STSS LLC. Richard otherwise specified, bids for all projects must be submitted over the internet to Bid Express(http://www.bidx.com) using AASHTOware Project Bids. Instructions for change of the property located within and Stan Shelton. Express(http://www.bidx.com) using AASHTOware Project Bids. Instructions for using Bid Express, Project Bids, and the electronic bidding process are available the City of Eufaula. The public hearing will be held as using Bid Express, Project Bids, and the electronic bidding process are available from the Office Engineer Division. When written bids are allowed, sealed proposals The property requesting a zoning follows: from the Office Engineer Division. When written bids are allowed, sealed proposals may be delivered directly to the Office Engineer Division prior to the scheduled bid change is described as follows: September 21, 2020 at 5:30 P.M may be delivered directly to the Office Engineer Division prior to the scheduled bid opening. For written bids, do not disassemble the bidding proposal in any way. Legal Description: E2 NW10.07A, Planning and Zoning Commission, opening. For written bids, do not disassemble the bidding proposal in any way. S2NE10.07A Lot 4 Less 1.05 A & Eufaula Community Center, 121 High Any firm bidding a project as a joint venture must complete the ‘Request for Joint Less 1.25A Sec 2-09-16 (baseball Street. Any firm bidding a project as a joint venture must complete the ‘Request for Joint Venture’ form, which is posted on the ODOT website, prior to the bid opening. Venture’ form, which is posted on the ODOT website, prior to the bid opening. field) 44D/322. Tract in Gov’t Lot 4 At this time any interested citizen Unless otherwise specified in the proposal, all bids must be submitted with a N011218W 656.14’ S883208W 433.79’ of Eufaula, Oklahoma will have the Unless otherwise specified in the proposal, all bids must be submitted with a proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the bid total. POB N052405W 214.03 N001024W opportunity to be heard regarding the proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the bid total. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September 04, 2020 concerning 67.80’ N870524W 57.27’ Curve Left zoning variance request. If there are A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September 04, 2020 concerning this September 17, 2020 10:30 A.M. bid opening in the Oklahoma Department of Chord Bearing S630619W Arc Length any questions about the proposal, or this September 17, 2020 10:30 A.M. bid opening in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation(ODOT) Commission Room. Submit any questions or concerns to the 7.20’ Radius 62.29’ S265531W 79.79’ you need additional information prior Transportation(ODOT) Commission Room. Submit any questions or concerns to the Office Engineer Division via email: [email protected], fax: 405-522- Curve Left Chord Bearing S074838W to the public hearing, please contact Office Engineer Division via email: [email protected], fax: 405-522- 0972, or phone: (405) 521- 2625. Please include the words “Pre-bid question(s)” Arc Length 93.71’ Radius 2390.02’ the Eufaula City Hall at 918-689-2534. 0972, or phone: (405) 521- 2625. Please include the words “Pre-bid question(s)” along with the call order and the bid opening date of the project in question in the S012303E 93.93’ N883208E 185.72’ A copy of the application is available along with the call order and the bid opening date of the project in question in the subject line of the correspondence. POB 2-9-16 (City Pool) 836-637 for public inspection during normal subject line of the correspondence. Plans, proposals, and specifications may be examined for free in the ODOT plan 1060/31 working hours and can be accessed Plans, proposals, and specifications may be examined for free in the ODOT plan reading room, in the Office Engineer Division in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or on General Location Known As: 215 from the Eufaula City Hall at 918-689- reading room, in the Office Engineer Division in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or on the ODOT website. N 6th St. 2534 or by emailing aa@cityofeufau- the ODOT website. Zoning Change Request: Change laok.com. The minimum wage to be paid laborers and mechanics employed on this project The minimum wage to be paid laborers and mechanics employed on this project shall be included in the proposal. shall be included in the proposal. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation(ODOT) ensures that no person The Oklahoma Department of Transportation(ODOT) ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,age, disability, retaliation or genetic information, be excluded from participation origin,age, disability, retaliation or genetic information, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, its recipients, sub - and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, its recipients, sub - recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation please contact the ADA recipients, and contractors. To request an accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator at 405-521-4140 or the Oklahoma Relay Service at 1-800-722- 0353. If Coordinator at 405-521-4140 or the Oklahoma Relay Service at 1-800-722- 0353. If you have any ADA or Title VI questions email [email protected]. you have any ADA or Title VI questions email [email protected]. Description of work and location of project: Call Order: 904 Description of work and location of project: Call Order: 830 HSIPG-263F(078)TR US-59 JP NO. 34777(04) NHPP-019N(175)PM US-69 MCINTOSH JP NO. 30572(04) POTTAWATOMIE, BRYAN, HUGHES AND MCINTOSH GRADE, DRAIN, AND SURFACE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT US-69: FROM THE SH-9 JUNCTION, EXTEND NORTH IN EUFAULA. (CENTERLINE RUMBLE STRIP AND PAVEMENT MARKING) STATE OF OKLAHOMA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - By: TIM GATZ, Director. - By: TIM GATZ, Director. LPXLP

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

tees, whose addresses are known, at an action has been filed in west Quarter (SW/4) of the least ten (10) days before the hear- the District Court of McIntosh Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of ing. Notice of the hearing shall also be County, State of Oklahoma, Section Eleven (11), Township given by publication once each week styled Progressive Direct Insur- Ten (10) North, Range Sixteen for two (2) weeks in a legal newspaper ance Company vs Leslie Lee (16) East of the I.B.&M., Mc- published in McIntosh County, Okla- Furr and Hurricane Express Intosh County, Oklahoma, homa, and not less than ten (10) days Incorporated, alleging that thence West and along the prior to the hearing. Plaintiff is entitled to judgment South boundary of said SE/4 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I against the Defendant. SW/4 NW/4 for a distance have hereunto set my hand and seal You are hereby notified that of 195.17 feet to the point of of said District Court this 24th day of you have been sued and must beginning; thence continuing August, 2020. answer the Petition filed by West on the above described JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT the Plaintiff on or before the boundary for a distance of COURT 17th day of October, 2020, or 165.17 feet to a point; thence /S/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY the allegations contained in Northeasterly with an angle BRENDON BRIDGES said Petition will be taken as right of 106 degrees 51 min- Prepared By: true and judgment entered utes 30 seconds for a distance Justin B. Munn, OBA thereon against you as prayed of 132.41 feet to a point, said #18116 for in Plaintiff’s Petition in the line being radial to the center SMAKAL MUNN, PC amount of $6,662.75. of a 40.00 foot radius curve 320 S. Boston Ave., Suite Given under my hand and for distance of 53.66 feet to a 718 seal this 21 day of August, point; thence East and par- Tulsa, Oklahoma 2020. allel to the South boundary (918) 582-3400 Court Clerk of said SE/4 SW/4 NW/4 for Attorneys for Petitioner By: /s/ Deserea Crawley a distance of 80.53 feet to a Deputy point; thence South and par- FELKER, SANDER & ASSO- allel to the East boundary of Legal Notice CIATES, P.C. said SE/4 SW/4 NW/4 for a Published in the Indian Journal, Lori A. Sander (OBA# distance of 145.00 feet to the Thursday, September 3, 10 and 17, 16577) point of beginning, with home 2020 3934 NW 36th St. and boat slip in 6-Stall Boat IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Dock Permit $172. AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY (405) 842-7305; (405) 842- for the sum of $206,000.00, STATE OF OKLAHOMA 7371 on the real property and that ANDY C. AND LU DORA OVER- ATTORNEYS FOR PLAIN- on the 16th day of September, MON, as Trustees of the Andy C. and TIFF 2020, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., of Lu Dora Overmon said day, at the District Court- TRUST dated July 28, 2014 room of the District Court in Plaintiff, Legal Notice the Courthouse in the City of vs. Published in the Indian Journal, Eufaula, McIntosh County, The Unknown heirs, executors, Thursday, September 3, 2020 State of Oklahoma, has been administrators, devisees, legatees, IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT duly appointed by said Court trustees, successors and assigns, COURT OF MCINTOSH COUNTY for hearing said return, at immediate and remote, of MARY STATE OF OKLAHOMA which time any person inter- A. INGRAM, Full Blood Creek Indi- BOKF, NA, DBA BANK OF ested in said estate may ap- an, Roll No. 6186, deceased. OKLAHOMA; pear and file their exceptions in Defendants. PLAINTIFF, writing to said return and con- CV-2020-82 vs. test the same, and are hereby NOTICE BY PUBLICATION HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRE- referred to said return for fur- STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: SENTATIVES, DEVISEES, SUCCES- ther particulars. 1. “Unknown heirs, execu- SORS, ASSIGNS, TRUSTEES, AND In testimony whereof I have tors, administrators, devisees, lega- THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS hereunto set my hand this 27th tees, trustees, successors and assigns, OF THOMAS D. DOWLING AKA day of August, 2020. immediate and remove, of MARY A. THOMAS DEWAYNE DOWLING; /s/ORIGINAL SIGNED BY INGRAM, Full Blood Creek Indian, OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; BRENDON BRIDGES Roll No. 6186, deceased.” ANDREW SCOTT DOWLING; AND Brendon Bridges, GREETINGS: TOMMIE ARLINDA UPTON AND Associate District Judge YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED JAMIE WAYNE UPTON, WIFE AND that you have been sued in Case No. HUSBAND; CV-2020-82 in the District Court DEFENDANTS. Legal Notice of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by CASE NO. CJ-19-99 Published in the Indian Journal, Andy C. and Lu Dora Overmon, as NOTICE OF HEARING MO- Thursday, September 3, 2020 Trustees of the Andy C. and Lu Dora TION TO CONFIRM SALE IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Overmon Trust dated July 28, 2014 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY as Plaintiffs and you and each of you TO: STATE OF OKLAHOMA must answer said Petition filed in said EACH DEFENDANT ABOVE IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Cause on or before the 24th day of NAMED TATE OF GERALD D. WEBB October 2020, or the allegations con- TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff Deceased. tained therein will be taken as true and has filed herein its Motion to Con- Case No.: PB-20-45 judgment rendered as prayed therein, firm Sale in the above entitled cause. ORDER AND NOTICE OF SET- against you and each of you, quieting That said Motion to Confirm Sale will TING HEARING ON PETITION the title and confirming possession as be heard before Judge Bridges in the FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMIN- to the following described property, Courtroom 1 (third floor) of the Mc- ISTRATOR, DETERMINATION OF to-wit: Intosh County Court House, Eufaula, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES, The Southeast Quarter of the Oklahoma, on the 16th day of Septem- AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF Southwest Quarter (SE/4 SW/4) of ber, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. You must ADMINISTRATION Section Six (6), Township Ten (10) appear at said time and present any Now, on this the 25th day of Aug, North, Range Sixteen (16) East of the objections to the said sale proceedings 2020, CHRISTOPHER L. WEBB pe- I.M., LESS that part acquired by the or the Motion to Confirm Sale will be titioned this Court for the appoint- U.S.A. sustained and the sale confirmed. ment as Administrator of the Estate barring and enjoining you and /s/ Kent E. Renfrow of GERALD D. WEBB, deceased, and each of you from ever asserting any KENT E. RENFROW prayed that the heirs of said Decedent right, title or interest in and to said Attorneys for Plaintiff be determined by the Court, and that property adverse to the determination KENT E. RENFROW & ASSOCI- Letters of Administration be issued to of ownership made by the Court. ATES CHRISTOPHER L. WEBB. WITNESS my hand this 25 day of 8906 E. Skelly Drive IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Aug, 2020. Tulsa, OK 74129-3403 said Petition be and hereby is set for (SEAL) (918) 665-7725 hearing on the 22nd day of September, MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT Fax (918) 665-7726 2020, at 9:00 A.M., in the Courtroom CLERK Email: [email protected] of the undersigned Judge, MCIN- By:/s/ Donna Coffman TOSH County Courthouse, Eufaula, Deputy Oklahoma. Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Attorney for Plaintiffs Published in the Indian ALL PARTIES that this matter has 150 Foley Avenue Journal, Thursday, September been ordered set down for Hearing to Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 3, 2020 be held on the 22nd day of September, (918) 689-2528 IN THE DISTRICT COURT 2020, at 9:00 A.M. All parties are di- IN AND FOR MCINTOSH rected to appear at the aforesaid date COUNTY and time for hearing and show cause, Legal Notice STATE OF OKLAHOMA if any they have, why CHRISTOPHER Published in the Indian IN THE MATTER OF THE L. WEBB should not be appointed Ad- Journal, Thursday, September ESTATE OF, JUDITH ANN ministrator, heirs be determined, and 3, 10 and 17, 2020 COLCLASURE, DECEASED. Letters of Administration issued to IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CASE NO. PB-2020-17 CHRISTOPHER L. WEBB. MCINTOSH COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING RE- Your Failure to Appear may STATE OF OKLAHOMA TURN OF SALE OF REAL result in the relief requested by PROGRESSIVE DIRECT IN- PROPERTY the Petitioner being granted. SURANCE COMPANY, Notice is hereby given that IT IS SO ORDERED. as subrogee of Sheila Scott, Jeffrey Charles Colclasure, the /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Plaintiff, duly appointed and qualified BRENDON BRIDGES vs. Personal Representative of the JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT LESLIE LEE FURR Estate of Judith Ann Colcla- COURT AND sure, deceased, has returned For Judge McLaughlin HURRICANE EXPRESS IN- and represented for confirma- Prepared by: CORPORATED, tion and filed in said Court his COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA Defendants. Return of the sale of the follow- #22553 Case No. CS-2020-79 ing real property of said estate Eagan Law Office PUBLICATION NOTICE to-wit: 150 Foley Ave. STATE OF OKLAHOMA Commencing at the South- Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 TO: LESLIE LEE FURR east corner of the Southeast 918-689-2528 - telephone You are hereby notified that Quarter (SE/4) of the South- 918-689-2529 – facsimile Court Report McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases phernalia Protective Zachary Tyler Wood: driving a motor vehicle Civil Cases Orders under the influence of in excess of Cortney Sue Brown vs. alcohol; carrying firearm Kim Doolittle while under the influence $10,000 Candice Renee New- Crown Asset Manage- port vs. Kim Doolittle Misdemeanor ment vs. Michael Bridges, Lenita Diann Peb- et al sworth vs. Gaberyl John Cases Consumer Portfolio Martin Earnicco Lyndell Bow- Services vs. Julie Evans, Marriage licenses filed en: DUS et al Kenneth Earl King Matthew John Brown: and Jennifer Lyn Cum- public intoxication Traffic misky Dennis Burris: domestic Logan Don Larkin and abuse – assault & battery Cases Hope Gabrielle Glover Paradise Jackson: plac- Aimee Elizabeth Tristen Mitchell Wil- ing obscene/threatening/ Beard: driver not wearing liams and Cassandra harassing phone call seatbelt Dawn Walker Angela Dawn Murray: Zane Andrew Cum- Divorces filed eluding/attempting to mings: inattentive driv- Catherine Carr vs. elude police officer; pos- ing resulting in collision Christopher A. Carr session of CDS; unlawful Shannon Renee Mann: Sharon K. Siweckyj vs. possession of drug para- DUS Walter Siweckyj

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SCOTT HAAS after being moved to GAYLORD NEWS Since initially being Kansas, they lost nearly removed from the Great half their members due to Lakes area in 1831, the the drastic change from Ottawa Tribe of Oklaho- the cool, damp north to ma has had a long jour- the dry, hot plains. ney, separated from the “Another big impact on main tribe by hundreds the tribe was all the wars of miles. prior to the removal,” The Ottawa Tribe first said Rhonda Hayworth, settled around the Great Ottawa historian/librar- Lakes, which includes the ian/archivist. “During Detroit area, as well as the second removal, there Ohio and parts of Can- were 35 adults and 150- ada. They are one of the some children who were four recognized tribes removed, so there were a of the Odawas, which lot of orphan children in means “traders,”as they that removal.” were known for buying After living in Kansas and selling with other for a time, the Ottawa tribes. used money from their In 1831, after President allotment in Kansas to Andrew Jackson signed buy the land they are cur- the Indian Removal Act, rently on in Oklahoma. most of the Odawas were Tribal headquarters is in exempt from being re- Miami. moved due to being west The Ottawa people be- of the Mississippi River. lieved that if they used But the members who their own money to buy were east of the Missis- land, the U.S. govern- sippi River were forcibly ment would not be able moved to Kansas. to remove them again. Nevertheless, the govern- In the first three years OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA | COURTESY Members of the Ottawa Tribe pose for a photo in Kansas, where many died due to the drastic change in climate after they were forcibly moved from the Great Lakes area in the 1830s. genocide. Thousands died dur- ment came and allotted other tribes informed with Gaylord News, a re- lord College of Journalism ing the forced marches some of the land they had about each other. porting project of the Uni- and Mass Communica- to land designated as purchased and gave it to Scott Haas is a reporter versity of Oklahoma Gay- tion. Indian Territory. For other tribes. members of the 39 The Ottawa Tribe of tribes in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma enrollment removal stories have is about 3,000, while the not been forgotten. Ottawa tribe as a whole is They called it the Neither has the Dawes about 300,000 strong. “Indian problem.” The Severalty Act of 1887, The Ottawa Tribe of white settlers wanted intended to assimilate Oklahoma was able to more land, and the Native Americans into gain federal recognition tribes held rich acre- white society by strip- in 1936, which allowed ages. Removing tribes ping them of their cul- members to receive nu- from the Southeast was tural and social tradi- merous benefits, includ- more than just an idea tions. The ramifications ing education. They lost by the time Andrew persist today. recognition in 1956, but Jackson was elected Thie University of were able to regain it in president in 1828. Oklahoma’s Gaylord 1979 under a bill signed The Indian Removal News project has writ- by President Jimmy Cart- Act was among his de- ten a series of stories er. fining pieces of legisla- about this issue entitled Some of the Ottawa tion. Jackson argued Exiled to Indian Coun- tribes in the north didn’t that moving tribes try. The series details know about the Okla- west of the Mississippi the stories of how each homa Ottawas until a de- River would guarantee of the state’s 39 tribes cade or so ago, Hayworth their survival. Instead wound up in Oklaho- said. Since then, they’ve OTTAWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA | COURTESY it launched an era of ma. been in contact with one Members of the Ottawa Tribe who eventually settled in Oklahoma gather in front of a church after their another and have kept forcible removal to Kansas. Sooners Continue Championship Tradition Rentiesville RODNEY HALTOM ference championships, Dusk Till Dawn Blues Festival SPORTS EDITOR 29 bowl championships, University of The University of seven Heisman trophy Oklahoma Juke Joint in Cyberspace! 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Oct.17 @ Iowa your house OU has seven national Riley has coached two championships, 49 con- State TBA back-to-back Heisman RODNEY HALTOM | STAFF Fri.-Sun. trophy winners in Baker Oct.24 vs. OSU TBA Sooner coach Lincoln Riley has Mayfield and Kyler Mur- Oct.31 @ TCU TBA been to the CFP twice in his Sept. 4-6 first two seasons at the helm at ray with both going first Nov.7 @ West Vir- 6 p.m. until midnight. Chargers overall in NFL draft, Oklahoma. setting a new record for ginia TBA shutdown Cave Riley. In addition, Jalen Nov.14 vs. Kansas Springs 58-0 Hurts was Heisman run- State TBA ner-up last year. Nov.21 vs. Kansas With a new defensive RODNEY HALTOM TBA SPORTS EDITOR coordinator, Oklahoma’s The Midway Chargers future looks bright on Nov.28 @ Texas (1-0) rolled to a shutout that side of the football Tech TBA victory at home in their and with a new and the Dec.5 Big 12 Cham- most talented and re- season opener Thursday, pionship scoring in every aspect cruited receivers’ corp in of the game. The home the nation. crowd filled the stadium at Council Hill to cheer on the Chargers. Geral Washington threw five TD passes, three to Caden Miller and one to Cole Miller and another to Rick Hero- neme, all between 35 and 50 yards. Jaxson Harrison blocked a punt and scored off of it. Leslie Howard blocked one that Kaleel Shumake scored off of. Cole Miller added one for the defense with a 35-yard fumble recovery.

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& ‘Keep Calm – Old Settlers Day On’ • Saturday, September 5th • Saddle up for a full day of family fun at the UTVs. So bring one and have some fun. It starts at Checotah Sports Complex this Labor Day weekend 3 p.m. and is followed by the awards presentations with three events rolled into one. for the oldest settler, the best beard and the farthest Old Settlers Day, the City of Checotah’s Firework travelers. Show and the 2020 Car Show will be hosted together New to this year is $3,000 in Checotah Bucks being as one spectacular event you won’t want to miss. given away by the Checotah Chamber of Commerce. Area residents and visitors alike can take a stroll However, you must purchase a bolo tie for your back in time to enjoy an entire day and night of fam- chance to win part of the $3,000 in Checotah Bucks. ily festivities. From traditional games of the past, to Drawings start at 4:30 p.m. the lawn mower and power wheel races of the pres- There will be a drawing for a new grill also. Tickets ent, there’s fun to be found for everyone. are $1 each or six for $5. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained It’s off to the races at 5:30 p.m. This is where the to include: inflatables, pony and train rides, a fishing rubber meets the road. Bring your A-game here derby, a scavenger hunt, a youth home run derby and because Mayor Daniel Tarkington has racing in his more. blood and is a hard one to beat, especially when you The adults can enjoy the car show, a corn hole blindfold him. That’s why he’s the reigning champion tournament, a mechanical bull, cow chip tossing, an along with Chamber of Commerce President David adult home run derby, vendors and more. Prince in the Blindfold Doubles. After you work up an appetite and grab a bite from At the end of the day, kick back in your lawn chair the local vendors, you can head over to the splash and listen to the live band while you wait for the largest pad to cool off with the kids. It’s open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. firework show in McIntosh County to begin at dusk. The Justin Durrett Memorial Pavilion also offers When you get home, tuck your little cowgirl and shade and facilities. cowboy into their beds tight, say your prayers, and The parade is always a crowd favorite and this thank the Good Lord for keeping you all day and year it’s only bicycles, golf carts, ATVs and night.