'Citizens for Change' Want to Oust City Manager
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PAGE C4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, September 3, 2020 Thursday, September 3, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE C1 & ‘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 IndianThe Eufaula Journal OKLAHOMA’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER, EST. 1876 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.