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eufaulaindianjournal.com vol 141, issue 24 (usPs 261-620) – TWo secTions, 14 Pages –june 11, 2020 $1.00 Elliott charged with manslaughter in traffic death of Taylor Daniel Suspect arrested at hospital emergency room

JERRY FINK McIntosh County Dis- SUV driven by Daniel. “Elliott proceeded to MANAGING EDITOR trict Court Judge Bren- Daniel was pro- tell me that he had been Courtney Eugene El- don Bridges set bond for nounced dead at the drinking and was just liott, 39, was charged Elliott at $100,000. His scene. trying to get back to Po- Tuesday, June 2, with first next court appearance According to the re- rum,” Cummings said. degree manslaughter fol- will be a pre-preliminary port, Daniel’s daughter Cummings said he lowing a fatal traffic ac- hearing conference at 9 was a passenger in the noticed Elliott had red, cident Sunday, May 31, a.m. on June 23. SUV. She was airlifted to watery eyes and slurred Hannah Rippy that claimed According to a police a Tulsa hospital for ob- speech. the life of report filed by Eufaula servation. “I also noticed that El- Rippy dies 28-year-old Police Chief Mark Good- Elliott was transported liott was unsteady on his Taylor Re- win, the accident oc- by EMS to a Muskogee feet and had an odor that after float nee Daniel curred sometime before hospital, where he later I … associate with an al- of Eufaula. 10 p.m., May 31 on State was arrested by Sgt. Josh coholic beverage,” Cum- accident In addi- Highway 9 southeast of Cummings of the Eufaula mings said. tion to man- Elliott the Dollar General store Police Department. Elliott was transported Hannah Rippy, 25, s l au g ht e r, on the south side of town. In a probable cause by EMS to the emergen- a 2013 graduate of Eu- Elliott was charged with The location was at affidavit filed by Cum- cy room at St. Francis- faula High School, died driving under the influ- State Highway 9 and mings with the McIn- Muskogee Hospital. Sunday, May 31, as the ence with a blood-alco- Honeysuckle Road. tosh County Courthouse, Cummings arrested result of an accident on hol count of .08 or more The report said Elliot Cummings stated that the suspect shortly after the Illinois River near causing great bodily inju- was driving a white 2006 when he arrived at the midnight. A blood sam- Tahlequah. ry and with driving with F-250 pickup truck south scene of the accident El- ple was taken and sent to See RIPPY, page A3 a license that has been on SH 9 when it went liott was crawling out of the Oklahoma State Bu- cancelled/suspended/re- left of center and struck the passenger side of his voked. head-on a Chevy Acadia vehicle. See MANSLAUGHTER, page A3 Taylor Renee Daniel Boy drowns in Eufaula cove School Board hears ESPN2 televising live coverage A 9-year-old Broken re-opening plans Arrow boy drowned at of Bassmaster Eufaula Cove late Satur- day. JERRY FINK with plan ‘A,’ things will Elite Event According to the Okla- MANAGING EDITOR not be normal. homa Lake Patrol the The Eufaula School New protocols are be- Enthusiastic fans of youth was standing on Board at its monthly ing developed – clean- bass fishing — and sports the swim platform of a meeting Monday heard ing protocols; enrollment fans who have missed the 1997, 20-foot Malibu plans being made for the adjustments; coping with thrill of competition — shortly after 8 p.m. when reopening of the school mental health issues of are catching live on-the- he fell into the water and district. students and staff caused water action from Lake did not resurface. Because of the uncer- by the stress created by Eufaula on ESPN2. tainty all school districts the virus. See DROWNING, page A2 The Bassmaster Elite face due to the fears gen- Gragg said the dis- Series came to Eufaula erated by the new coro- trict will have to deter- came to town Wednes- navirus, all plans are ten- mine where the students day, June 10, and will Local man dies tative. are in terms of learning, continue through Friday, while driving Jeanette Smith, su- whether there is a gap in June 13. perintendent; Heather learning created by the The Dewalt Bassmas- Tony Davis, 75, of Eu- Combs, high school prin- premature closing of the faula, apparently suffered cipal; Kristel Hickman, schools and how to close See BASSMASTER, page A3 a fatal medical episode elementary school prin- the gap. while driving on a county cipal; and Jeremy Gragg, “We will have to see road Friday, according to middle school principal, where the students are,” Pie auction, fish the Oklahoma Highway have been meeting regu- he said. Patrol. larly to develop a strategy Gragg told the Board fry June 20 The incident took place for the eventual reopen- more details will be avail- shortly before 5 p.m. on ing. able at the July Board The Warrior School June 5. “There are a whole lot meeting. STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL grounds, 10 miles west of The OHP report said of moving parts,” Gragg Smith noted that the Nadia Gaylord, on the ladder, and Rachael Brown, holding the lad- Checotah, will be the site told the Board. “Plans administrators have been der, have spent a couple of weeks turning a manhole into a work of of an old-fashioned pie Davis was westbound on art. Not shown is student Cristen Burns. County Road E 1196 just change weekly.” working on plans to re- auction and fish fry from At this point, schools See DAVIS, page A3 open for months. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, aren’t sure whether they She said students will EAST students leaving June 20. will open sooner – or have their temperatures Political candidates are later. taken as they are getting invited for a meet and Free concert at “We have a plan ‘A’ if on buses. Glass parti- their mark greet at the event. there is a normal opening Proceeds will go to the Xtreme theatre tions are being installed JERRY FINK mark on Eufaula. and a plan ‘B’ if we have at appropriate locations. MANAGING EDITOR Warrior School Restora- to do distance learning EAST is an acronym The Lost Highway Masks will be available. Students with the Eu- for Education Accelerat- tion Organization. Band will perform a free again,” Gragg said. faula High School’s EAST Bring your lawn or concert from 8 p.m. to 11 Even if the district goes See SCHOOL, page A2 program are making their See EAST, page A2 folding chairs. p.m., Saturday, June 13 at the Xtreme RV Resort Amphitheatre. For information, call 918- Courthouse flowerbeds 705-5636 or email xtreme- [email protected]. getting a makeover Fun Day at Drug Court participants do public service Xtreme precedes JERRY FINK who are in a Drug Court MANAGING EDITOR program that allows Poker Run The exterior of the them to defer sentences county courthouse is by meeting certain goals Saturday’s annual looking a little more Golden Eagle Poker Run set up by the drug court beautiful today, thanks judge. will be preceded by a to a Beautification Team Free Family Fun Day on One of the goals is that has been working community service. Friday at the Xtreme RV several weeks pulling Amphitheater on Lake- By completing all of the weeds, planting seeds and requirements set by the shore Drive. doing a little painting. The day of fun begins judge, those in the pro- The Beautification gram may avoid spend- at 3 p.m. Friday and con- Team is comprised of vol- tinues until 11 p.m. STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL ing 20 or more years in Crystal Newton, an employee of the McIntosh County Assessor’s Office, oversees Beautification Team unteers from the court- See XTREME, page A3 project. house and individuals See BEAUTIFICATION, page A2

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 11, 2020 BEAUTIFICATION EAST from page 1 from page 1 ed by Service & Technol- ogy, a class that is part of the curriculum offered at the high school but is af- filiated with the Kiamichi Technology Center cam- pus in McAlester. The facilitator at the high school is Allison Aday. The most recent EAST project is the painting of an above ground man- hole that stands about 10 feet tall in the cove. Three EAST students, all of whom will gradu- ate June 27, have been working on the manhole art since the middle of STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL the school year this past Drug Court participants, as part of their community service requirement, work on a flowerbed around spring. the courthouse. “They were in the middle of the project when the school closed,” Aday said. COURTESY Now that restrictions Tristen Burns works on artwork she designed. due to the COVID-19 virus have eased up, the The three students students are once again will be studying art at Cottey College in Ne- designed their artwork busy with their paint- using Adobe Illustrator. brushes. vada, Mo. She created the design that appears Then they sanded the Last year EAST stu- manhole, power washed dents painted two tall on the manhole. - Nadia Gaylord, who it, applied a primer coat manhole covers in the and then began painting. Eufaula Wetlands Park. plans to study nursing at Northeastern State Uni- Aday said EAST stu- Aday credits Eufaula dents also may be paint- City Manager Jacob Foos versity in Tahlequah. - Rachael Brown, who ing the outdoor restroom for the painting project on Lakeshore Drive in the cove. is still undecided about her future plans. south of the Xtreme RV “He saw what the stu- Resort. dents did at the Wetlands “These projects are re- ally good for the kids,” Possibly by the June 27 STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL Park and liked it and Aday said. “They learn high school graduation Drug Court participants paint tires to be used in flowerbeds. suggested that we do the date, another project by same thing here in the about all the things they have to do to accomplish an EAST student will be cove,” Aday said. completed. prison. hoeing the flowerbeds ries of the program is the Working on the proj- their goal, including get- Associate District around the courthouse, children who attend Kids ting the Corps of Engi- JoDan Marshall, 18, ect are: who will be a senior next Judge Brendon Bridges is pulling weeds and paint- Court. - Tristen Burns, who neers’ approval.” the Drug Court judge. ing tires that will be put Kids Court is a pro- year, designed a new “I am proud of the in some of the beds. gram designed to famil- press box at the football Drug Court program and Crystal Newton, who iarize children involved field. very proud of the turnout works in the County As- in foster care and custody The box is now under by those involved,” Bridg- sessor’s office, oversees cases with the court sys- construction. es said. “Community ser- the beautification team. tem. In the past, EAST stu- vice is an important part “Patty Daniel got the Bridges said the courts dents have mapped the of what they do.” program started,” she can intimidate the kids, location of fire hydrants Detective Rob Rumble, said. and so Kids Court was in the city and mapped with the district attor- Daniel works in the of- developed to soften the gravesites at Greenwood ney’s office, is the compli- fice of the Election Board. blow. Cemetery. ance officer who oversees She also heads Team The children come to Nadia, in addition to those who have chosen Up to Clean Up (TUCU), court once a month and the art on the manholes, painted a new sign for the Drug Court route a volunteer organization play games, participate in STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL rather than going to dis- that has worked for years arts and crafts and meet the Eufaula Municipal Artwork that has been painted onto a 10-feet tall manhole in the Airport. trict court and pleading to clean up Eufaula and with the judge on a per- cove by three EAST students. their cases. the surrounding areas, sonal level so he can de- “This is their alterna- conducting trash collec- termine how the court tive to prison,” he said. tion drives and planting proceedings are affecting “Over 30 people are in- flowers. them. SCHOOL volved in the program Newton said TUCU Newton said the Kids from page 1 countywide. donated money to the Court children are in- “Some are concerned ny Bohannon said he and “They have to com- project, which enabled volved in the beautifica- “Things are still in flux. they won’t have access Smith would meet with plete so many hours of the Beautification Team tion project. They change every day,” to an honors class they coaches on Wednesday, community service and to start work. “When the kids come Smith said. want,” she said. “But two June 10, to discuss the is- this project counts as “We are re-doing to court they will plant Combs addressed an or three honors classes sue. community service.” flowerbeds and planting seeds,” she said. “We have issue of concern for some are available per class “We will put our heads The Drug Court partic- seeds,” she said. a site dedicated to Kids students: access to honors period. And with vir- together to decide what ipants were busy recently One of the beneficia- Court.” courses. tual classes, all kinds of is best for us,” Bohannon options are available for said. “The main thing for honors credits. And with all of us is the safety of distance learning, there athletes and coaches.” is no reason students Smith said a decision Name: Deena Farrow can’t get the class they about sports event should Husband: Marty Farrow want.” be made “pretty quick” Married: 22 years Also of major concern after Wednesday’s meet- in the district is sporting ing. Education: Stigler High School and 41 hrs. at Connors State activities. “We don’t want to fall College Athletic Director John- behind,” Bohannon said. Church: Northfork Baptist Church Parents: Steve & Dee McDonald of Enterprise, Ok and Jerry & Tena Mittasch of Carney, Ok. My Father & Mother-in-law are Byrd & Kay More graduation plans revealed Farrow. Children: Nick Farrow (33) and his wife Melissa; Sydney Parker Superintendent Jeanette Smith said for this (25) and her husband Christopher; Cody Faries (25) and his wife month’s high school graduation ceremony ev- Adrianna; Nicole Scheidt (21) and her husband Christian; and Kaden ery other row of bleachers will be closed off, but Farrow (19) and 9 beautiful grandchildren. bleachers on both sides of the field will be used. Experience: 23 years combined public service in McIntosh County. Eufaula Police “The stage on the field will be facing north,” Department for 3 ฀ years, Office of Juvenile Affairs (State of Oklahoma) for 12 ฀ years, she said. McIntosh County Clerk office 4 ฀ years, and McIntosh County Court Clerk 2 years. Graduation will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Knowledge: Payroll, requisitioning, purchasing, maintaining inventory, budget process, deeds, The First Baptist Church will host a Baccalau- reate for the 2020 seniors at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, mortgages, liens, oil & gas leases, plat maps, posting agendas, recording meeting minutes and June 21. If you have a senior that would like to filing documents. participate from any school call the church office Training: I have already received my County Clerk Basic Accreditation Certificate through at 918-689-2437. OSU Training program. Vision: Serve the citizens of McIntosh County with respect, provide a good working and friendly helpful atmosphere, reduce the number of transfers of monies between accounts to ensure accuracy and accountability in spending, stay within budget by planning for future, DROWNING provide stability in employment and reduce the turnover rate in the County Clerk office, pay bills on time, and work together to get a job done. I will work for and answer to YOU, the from page 1 12 feet of water by the Eu- citizens of McIntosh County. The boat was docked faula Fire Department. when the incident oc- The victim was trans- I am asking you for your support and your vote on June 30, 2020! curred. ported to St. Francis Hos- The Lake Patrol report- pital in Muskogee, where Vote Deena Farrow ed that the victim, who he was pronounced dead. was not wearing a floata- Others on the boat at for McIntosh County Clerk tion device, was sitting on the time of the incident If you have any questions, please contact me at 918-617-1289. Thank you! the swim platform when were William Free, 47, Authorized and paid for by Deena Farrow for County Clerk 2020 he stood up and fell into Mark Sedlack, 47 and the water. Kaitlyn Sedlack 18, all of He was removed from Broken Arrow.

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RIPPY golfer in 2013, Rippy re- Area man touched by from page A1 ceived her Bachelor’s De- gree in Dental Hygiene Rippy reportedly was in 2018 from the Uni- on a raft with friends versity of Arkansas Fort 75-year-old article in paper floating the river when Smith. their vessel struck a tree At the time of her pass- JERRY FINK appeared in the May 28 Ballinger Jr., 73, was spending years as a la- and flipped over. ing she worked at the Pin- MANAGING EDITOR issue of the newspaper, pleasantly surprised for borer for brick layers, and Justin Alberty, spokes- nacle Hills Dental Group The Indian Journal was a brief account of a this piece of information avoiding talking about man for the Grand River in Rogers, Arkansas, and runs a weekly column McIntosh County soldier from his family history. the war. Dam Authority, said Rip- lived in Springdale. called “Indian Journal being injured in World “I knew he had been Ballinger Jr.’s mother, py was underwater for Rippy was a member stories from the past,” sto- War II. wounded, but I didn’t Nellie, 93, still lives in several minutes before of the Stidham Baptist ries that are taken from The paragraph read: know it was in Germa- Fresno. she was taken out of the Church. the archives of newspa- HANNA BOY WOUNDED ny. I knew he fought the “That’s where all my water and transported to Survivors include her pers stored at the Eastern IN ACTION IN GERMANY Japanese in islands in the immediate family lives,” Northeastern Health Sys- father, Shane Rippy, of Oklahoma Library Dis- Tech Sgt. Kermit R. Pacific and I knew he was Ballinger Jr. said. tem, where she was ad- Eufaula; her mother, trict in Muskogee. Ballinger was “slightly injured in the hand.” But the son, now a re- mitted into ICU. Shanna Rippy, of Semi- The Journal is the old- wounded” in Germany The son had not yet tired bricklayer, always An obituary appears nole; and her fiance, Matt est newspaper in the April 16, 1945. been born when his fu- had a desire to return to in this issue of the Indian Schenk, of Ft. Smith. state, beginning publi- He is the son of Mr. ture father was shot near Oklahoma. Journal. A funeral service was cation by the Muscogee and Mrs. McKinley Ball- the end of the war in Ger- He went into the army After graduating from held Friday, June 5, at the (Creek) Nation in 1876 inger and the husband of many. in 1968, spent time in high school, where she Eufaula High School Au- before eventually chang- Mrs. Nellie Ballinger, also As Ballinger Jr. was Vietnam and was dis- was a State Champion ditorium. ing hands several times. of Hanna. growing up, Ballinger Sr. charged in 1969. Some of the earliest ------didn’t say much about his Ballinger Jr. married a stories give a glimpse of The item caught the war experiences, which girl with Oklahoma roots events that took place be- eye of Hanna resident had traumatized him. and they moved here in DAVIS fore and after the Battle of Corina Davis, who in “He was what used to 1971. cident on the roadway, the Little Big Horn in the from page A1 turn brought it to the at- be called shell shocked,” “We lived in Edmond which caused him to de- Dakota Territory, per- tention of Porum Land- Ballinger Jr. said. quite a while,” he said. west of County Road S part the road to the right haps best remembered ing resident Kermit R. Ballinger Jr. was born They eventually moved 4120 approximately five for approximately 17 feet for Custer’s Last Stand. Ballinger Jr., son of the in Hanna, where he grad- to Eufaula and three or miles west and one mile before coming to rest, the Stories progress wounded warrior. uated from the first• grade. four years ago moved to south of Eufaula. OHP said. through the decades, cov- Davis is the aunt of Ballinger Sr. then Porum Landing to take Davis was driving a He was pronounced ering 144 years of news. Ballinger Jr. moved his family to Fres- care of her parents. 2001 GMC truck when dead at the scene by Paf- One of the items in a “She is my mother’s no, California. he suffered a medical in- ford EMS personnel. recent column, which brother’s wife,” he said. He died there after

BASSMASTER OSBI arrests wife of man as result from page A1 ter and B.A.S.S. Times), ter Elite at Lake Eufaula website (Bassmaster. of child pornography investigation is being televised live on com), television show ESPN2 and ESPN3 start- (The Bassmasters on OKLAHOMA CITY were tracked to the Jones, vealed additional sexual Oklahoma County Jail ing at 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. ESPN2 and The Pursuit – The Oklahoma State Oklahoma, area. assault crimes com- facing charges that in- central). Channel), radio show Bureau of D u r i n g mitted by both parents clude child sexual abuse, Live coverage of this (Bassmaster Radio), so- Investiga- the inves- against the same child lewd or indecent propos- highly anticipated tour- cial media programs and tion (OSBI) t i g a t i o n , from the 2018 pictures. als/acts to a child, dis- nament pits 87 of the top events. For more than 50 has arrested OSBI agents Additionally, it was dis- tributing, manufacturing bass anglers in the world years, B.A.S.S. has been 26-year-old determined covered the pair were and possession of child against one another as dedicated to access, con- C h e ro k e e the images violating a pet. pornography and unlaw- they compete for the servation and youth fish- White fol- White Rogers were of a White is currently in ful use of a computer. $100,000 first-place prize ing. lowing an 14-month- the Oklahoma Coun- He could face additional and a total purse of more The Bassmaster Tour- investigation by the Bu- old child and were taken ty Jail facing multiple charges as a result of the than $700,000. nament Trail includes reau’s Internet Crimes in November 2018. That charges including child ongoing investigation. “Lake Eufaula is one the most prestigious Against Children (ICAC) led to the arrest 28-year- sexual abuse, manufac- The children have been of the best fisheries in events at each level of unit. old Joseph Rogers, who is turing child pornog- removed from the home the country,” said Elite competition, including This investigation be- married to White. raphy, beastiality and and now are in protective Series pro Clent Davis of the Bassmaster Elite Se- gan in January 2020 af- A forensic investiga- unauthorized use of a custody of the Oklahoma Montevallo, Ala. “We’re ries, Basspro.com Bass- ter a Virginia ICAC unit tion of electronics seized computer. Department of Human excited to compete again, master Opens Series, forwarded images that after Rogers’ arrest re- Rogers remains in the Services. and fans are going to love TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. seeing big bass again.” Nation Series, Carhartt About B.A.S.S. 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The Okla- XTREME la Association’s annual of those communities. tail respondents reported without e-commerce suf- homa Main Street pro- The survey took into a decrease of 70%. fered a 67% loss. gram serves as the state from page A1 Golden Eagle Poker Run on Saturday, June 13. account whether or not “This crisis is causing all Despite the loss in coordinating program for The day will include a For information about local merchants had on- small businesses to look at sales, the majority of re- Main Street America, a DJ Bouncy House, water- registering for the Poker line sales in place, what their practices,” said Brent spondents reported they program of the National slide, sno cones, popcorn Run call 918-689-7751. sales looked like last year Kisling, Executive Direc- do not expect to go out Main Street Center, Inc. and a concert by “The Cost is $200 for five compared to 2020 during tor, Oklahoma Depart- of business, but will likely The Oklahoma Depart- Agenda” of Broken Ar- cards; $225 for six. En- the crisis period, whether ment of Commerce. “One need further assistance ment of Commerce over- row. The musical group trants must be 21 years of or not the business was thing that’s been spot- from groups like Okla- sees the state Main Street performs everything age. Each hand purchased considered essential, busi- lighted in this survey, and homa Main Street, in ad- Program. from rock to pop and comes with a free Golden ness resilience, and what from our own experiences dition to access to grants For more information country. Eagle Run tee shirt and services and assistance as consumers during this and loans. about the Oklahoma Main Sponsors for the Free an honorary one-year will be beneficial going time, is the need for all “The feedback we re- Street Program, please call Fun Day include: Bank membership to Lake Eu- forward. small businesses to have ceived was very informa- (405) 815-6552 or visit of Eufaula, Armstrong faula Association. 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PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 11, 2020 Opinions Why the world needs real love best of times and the worst of times. LOVE is friendship and respect. It’s laughter and adventure and holding one up in prayer. LOVE is devotion, commitment, kindness, and Together, we will get through this charity. LOVE is a precious gift that should never be Our country is hurting. history, but every time we taken for granted. It is protective. The COVID-19 pan- emerge stronger and better Best of all, Agape LOVE is self-sacrificing. It shows demic has claimed more because of them. Ameri- mercy, grace and favor even when it’s undeserving. than 100,000 lives and cans always rise to the oc- Why the world needs real love right now is obvious, LOVE is GOD Himself, perfection personified. 1 put more than 40 million casion and overcome even especially with so much hate and violence that’s going John 4:7-9 states “ Beloved, let us love one another: Americans out of work. the greatest obstacles. back and forth. But do many even know the true defi- for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of Small businesses across the We are thankful we are nition of LOVE? God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth country have had to shut a God-fearing country. As far as its grammatical function, is LOVE an ad- not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the their doors and some of When there is suffering, jective naming an attribute? Is it a verb? Or is it a noun? love of God toward us, because that God sent his them may never reopen. we turn to the Lord for Amazingly, it is all of the above. only begotten Son into the world, that we might live Oklahomans are tough and comfort and strength. We LOVE is an adjective. In fact, the greatest LOVE through him.” resilient and are anxiously often pray for our leaders story ever told wasn’t one between a man and a woman LOVE is a commandment. Jesus asked his disciple awaiting a return to nor- that God gives them wis- but between God and the world. John 3:16 says ”For in John 21:17, “Do you love me?” They replied, “Lord, mal. dom they need to make the God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten you know we love you.” And he replied, “Feed my As our country began to best decisions for our coun- Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not per- sheep.” So love is tending to people’s needs and lead- see the light at the end of try. Our national motto is ish, but have everlasting life.” Can you imagine giving ing them to follow the Great Shepherd. the tunnel of the pandemic, “In God We Trust” and we up your only son to be sacrificed not only for the ones If we learn how to truly love, then when we will see we were hit with another know through Him, we can that loved him but also for the ones that cried out to His glory. “There is no fear in love; but perfect love tragedy which should have do all things. crucify him? What an amazing love story of a loving casteth out fear.” never happened. It sparked In Oklahoma, we are God whose loving Son died for all of us! The world is crying out for justice and compassion protests, including some thankful we live by the That being said LOVE is definitely a verb or an today. Show them that LOVE is an adjective, a verb in our communities, and Oklahoma Standard. No action. LOVE is an action that you take. LOVE is a and a noun. Show them a supernatural kind of love conversations across the matter the situation, neigh- passion that can make the strongest of walls come found in 1 Corinthians 13. U.S. which need to be had. bors will always help neigh- crumbling down. It’s standing up for what is right “LOVE is patient, LOVE is kind. It does not envy, it Sadly, rioters, looters and bors through tough times. and refusing to back down. It’s having compassion for does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not thieves have taken advan- Throughout the pan- mankind, giving everything and leaving apathy be- self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record tage of the situation and demic, our rallying cry has hind. of wrongs. incited violence, wreaking been “we’re all in this to- LOVE was an action when our Savior took our sin LOVE does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth. havoc on cities. gether.” That could not be and shame and nailed it to an old rugged cross. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always We find ourselves in truer than it is today. Every Last but not least, LOVE is a noun. LOVE is happi- preserves. a perfect storm. People day when I wake up and do ness and affection. It’s caring for someone through the LOVE never fails.” have been pent up for my devotion, I say “love the months and this tragedy people, love the call.” I love has exposed issues we still this state, this country and out and drowned. The po- also had specific obtain- struggle with as a country. the people in it. I am con- lice refused to arrest the able goals. What he and Even if it feels like we are fident we will get through white man for his sense- others wanted were cour- at a breaking point, we live this together and come out less murder of Williams, teous treatment by bus in the greatest country on stronger. leading to violence that operators; first-come, Earth and still have many Want to stay up-to-date caused the death of 38 first-served seating for all, things to be thankful for. on what I’m doing in Okla- with another 500 injured with blacks sitting from We are thankful we are a homa and Washington on This week I do not have Literally hundreds of and more than 1,000 the rear and whites from country of possibilities. We your behalf?Sign up for my a clever opening. Ameri- such incidents occurred black families homeless. the front; and black bus have encountered many newsletter by visiting Mul- ca is in pain and especial- decade after decade, but The century continued operators on predomi- challenges throughout our lin.house.gov/. ly our black brothers and the worst of the violence in this light with hun- nantly black routes. It ul- sisters. This is an under- occurred in the years just dreds of incidents across timately took court cases standable pain, especially after WWI. The Great the country. Some made to win the results King Letters when seen through the War led to a shift in big headlines, including desired, but results came lens of American history. America as men left to the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, and the boycott ended. Their pain goes back over fight the war. Most know the 1965 Watts riots, and Not that racial harmony the past four centuries, that in WW II women the 1968 reactions to the suddenly appeared, but Thank You but if we focus on just the jumped in to fill men’s death of Martin Luther steps were made and the The family of Orvis “Ross” Neal would like to sin- last one, maybe we can jobs during the war. King. Then, of course, boycott concluded. cerely thank family, friends and everyone for flowers, learn a lesson from the What is less known is that there have been the more Maybe there is a lesson prayers, cards and food. It was greatly appreciated. past and also try to un- in WWI black men filled modern events, such as here. I support today’s Wanda Neal derstand the reaction. that role. In what became the 1992 Rodney King ri- protesters. The incidents When I teach my class- known as the Great Mi- ots, the 2001 Cincinnati of the last few weeks must es on the Middle East, I gration, thousands of riots, and the 2015 Fergu- end. As a society, we can- spend a great deal of time black families tried to es- son riots, all because po- not tolerate police killing Letters Policy explaining to my students cape the racist conditions lice killed unarmed black unarmed black men in The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects that there is no justifica- of the South and moved men. custody or other citizens of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for tion for terrorism. How- to northern industrial cit- I do not have the space shooting black people publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. ever, if we spend some ies for work. The problem to even begin to list them jogging down the street. Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel time trying to under- was that, when whites all, but when taken to- But how do we, as a soci- or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name stand the history of these returned home from the gether it is easy to un- ety, actually achieve this? will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers. countries, perhaps we can War, they found blacks derstand the anger. Black If we can learn anything “Letters” used do not necessarily reflect the policies, opinions or beliefs of understand why so many had taken their jobs. Americans have been from the past on this issue, The Indian Journal staff. All letters must have the handwritten signature of the writer and include feel the need to commit What we find is that the fighting for the same we can learn that the ap- address and daytime telephone number for verification purposes only such acts. Once we un- majority of the race riots things for 100 years with- proach of Dr. King was by (address and phone number will not be published). derstand, we can work that occurred in the years out seeing improvement. far the most effective form All letters should be addressed to: The Indian Journal, 109 S. Main, towards a solution. The after the war were now in Who among us would of racial change and heal- Eufaula, OK 74432 or emailed to [email protected] same holds true with the northern cities instead of show toleration for the ing. King did not accept current protests in our the south where black/ loss of life in our families? racial inequality and he cities. 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Yet, even among the earned some respect, at nonviolent resistance, Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. paigns he had recogniz- (USPS 261-620) majority, there is enough least from the French, which I do believe made able achievable goals the anger to cause harm. and had returned home a major difference. But he hoped one day would The history of the 20th now as soldiers who felt there were still violent re- lead to his dream of racial Jeff Mayo, Publisher and 21st centuries is one they deserved the same actions to the protests, and equality. With this current Shauna Belyeu, General Manager of violence against black respect from their own Dr. King could not control crisis we need to come to- Jerry Fink, Managing Editor Americans. As early as nation. Of course, the re- that minority who wanted gether in our local areas, Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor 1906, a riot broke out in spect never came, and in- violence. Instead I want denounce the violence Jean Gawf, Advertising Representative Little Rock, Arkansas, stead the fact they wanted to focus on the protesters’ and destruction, and talk LaDonna Rhodes, Staff Writer after a retired policeman to be treated as men put demands. Let’s look at one about achievable goals Daphanie Hutton, Classifieds/Legals killed a black musician. off white Americans. of the most famous epi- that can end the protests Gina Cato, Composing The next day, as a group One of the worst of the sodes of the Civil Rights and open the dialog that of mourners tried to en- post war riots came in Era, the Montgomery Bus will work towards the ulti- 918-689-2191 ter the funeral home, they Chicago in 1919. The vio- Boycotts. mate goal of equality and were stopped by a police- lence began when a black In 1955 after the death peace. I was happy to see a Toll-free: 1-866-236-7437 man. 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144 Years Ago COLLIER REPORTED LEADING IN RACE there did not seem to be a portrayal of the awful event June 29, 1876 FOR JUDGESHIP that was to happen in this area later in the week. In Eufaula jurist gets much encouragement the beginning the front was building on a broad scale THE JOURNAL Judge William A. Collier of Eufaula, for two terms across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. We received Chartered by the Creek Council member of the Supreme Court Commission and lead- report of rain. Later in the week and right on time PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ing candidate for judge of the Criminal Court of Ap- Thursday afternoon the big black ominous clouds William P. Ross – Editor peals for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, was in Eu- began to roll in, dropping rain in great amounts and faula Sunday, the guest of home folks. accompanied by great bolt of lightning. SHAWNEETOWN The judge says that he will devote his time from Then about 8:30 o’clock our friends and neighbors Correspondence Indian Journal now until after the election to campaigning over east- to the southeast of Eufaula experienced the devastat- The Journal meets with general approbation, and ern Oklahoma in the interests of his candidacy; that ing death dealing force of a tornado. will steadily gain ground. Our people are slow to take he has already visited many of the counties in his dis- To be exact, the storm dropped in on the Alta hold of new enterprises, but will soon come to regard trict and that he is receiving encouragement and sup- Vista Longtown area, Lake Eufaula, traveling in a th Journal as a necessity, and give it herty support. port from evry section off his district. northerly direction breaking up the east half of the All is quiet here now. The community has been old Bower school. In its wake it left homes and busi- greatly disturbed by the depredations of a small band RESIGNS AS SUPT. OF INDIAN SCHOOL nesses destroyed. This being a resort area, many mo- of horse thieves, but there have been no new cases Resignation to Take Effect July 31 bile homes and campers were broken and consumed for two weeks, as the Shawnees and other citizens Mrs. Gertrude Melton, for the past eight years su- by its fury. have organized to suppress horse stealing. A fund perintendent of the Eufaula Board School for Creek An 18-year-old girl identified as Theresa Whitley, has been raised to pay the expenses of a sufficient Indian Girls maintained by the Government here, has living in the Alta Vista Subdivision on Lake Eufaula, posse of vigilants to recover stolen horses and cap- sent her resignation to the authorities at Washington was killed Thursday night as a result of the tornado, ture the thieves. and asks that it take effect July 31. and her four brothers were injured and hospitalized Mrs. Melton first took charge of the school in Janu- but were released Friday. BLACK HILLS OUTRAGES ary, 1912, under the civil services; reorganizing the Sherman Courier entire system of academies and industrial instru- David Hall To Visit In Eufaula June 19 The Indians are killing off the miners in the Black tors, modernizing the school, remodeling most of David Hall, Democratic candidate for Governor of Hills (in the Territory of Dakota) at a fearful rate, and the buildings and erecting many new ones, installing the State of Oklahoma, will visit in Eufaula and have their warfare is attended with details of great atroc- gas, water, sewer, electricity, etc., and converting the a public coffee at J.M.’s Cafe at 4 p.m. Friday, June 19, ity. Every day brings tidings of losses sustained by the school from a mixed blood Indian school to a 95 to 97 1970. The public is invited. white adventurers in the Hills. percent full-blood school. We regard the government responsible for every ••••• State Sen. Tom Payne To murder committed, every outrage perpetrated. Had Be Here June 16th it discharged its solemn duty to preserve the vested 75 Years Ago State Senator Tom Payne announced today that rights of the Indians, the whites would have been ex- Thursday, May 31, 1945 he will be in Eufaula, Tuesday, June 16 at the County cluded from the reservations and prevented from tres- Junior Smith Aboard Heavy Cruiser Election Board office, ground floor of the Court House passing upon the Indian domain. They have no right In Naval Bombardment Of The Japs form 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to be there and if they make the venture, they must Eufaula Boy Takes Part in Okinawa Campaign “I would be glad to visit with any citizen of McIn- rely upon their own means for self-defense. C.L. Smith, Coxswain, son of C.L. Smith, Sr., Smiths tosh County upon any subject of which I may be of The United States is bound by treaty obligations barber shop, Eufaula, fought aboard this heavy cruiser service,” Senator Payne stated. to insure the Indians undisturbed possession of the when her big guns pounded the enemy at Okinaway ••••• lands now invaded by the gold hunters. The Indian is to avenge the dark days of 1942 when they spoke only required to remain upon his reservation, and leaves it defensivley against the then-dominant Japanese. Re- 25 Years Ago only at the peril of his life. The land belongs to them, cent exploits of the Indianapolis as a member of the Thursday, June 8, 1995 and they alone have the right to say who shall enter potent Pacific fleet in attacks on Tokyo, Iwo Jima and City Sets $1.8 Million Budget upon it. Okinawa helped erase memories of the desperage de- The Eufaula City Council set aside Thursday, June laying actions of three years ago. 15, for a public hearing on a projected $1.8 million TUBS THAT STAND ON THEIR budget for fiscal yer 1994-95 at a meeting Monday OWN BOTTOMS Eufaulan Weathers Intense Jap Barrage night. The impression is general and fixed among the ma- For five days and five nights, Pvt. Garland Pratt, The hearing will be held at 11 a.m. in city hall, 64 jority of white Americans that all the Indian tribes Eufaula infantryman, stayed glued to his foxhole in memorial Drive and citizens will have the opportunity are more or less supported by the general Govern- Okinawa, while the Japs kept up a constant artillery to give written and oral comment. ment in the matter of subsistence, or of schools, or of barrage over his head. The budget calls for $1,754,207 for the Public Works something else – that while the Indians do not con- He is now a patient at William Beaumont General authority and $1,057,682 for the general fund … tribute to the support of the government, the gov- Hospital, one of the army’s largest, recovering from a “Lets make this thing work; that’s what I want to ernment contributes to the support of the Indians, shell fragment wound he received on April 19. He was do,” Mayor Joe Johnson told committee members more or less. it in the left ankle and leg, while advancing on a Jap Glenn Pittman, Dick Willis and Don Wilkerson. This impression ought to be correct so far as the position on Okinawa. tribes of the Territory … Medley Signs Agreement To The Cherokees get nothing from the government Eufaulan Praised By General Doolittle Settle Mega Star Mess either directly or indirectly that they have not fully Among the 185,000 men nd women of the Eighth Mega Star Productions L.L.C. President Sam Med- paid for, and may not claim as a right. Air Force congratulated this week by Lt. Gen. James ley has signed a non-binding agreement that could ••••• H. Doolittle, who assumed command of the Eighth in eventually settle the dispute over the Amphitheater in January, 1944, was T-5 Edward C. Whatley of Eufaula. Eufaula cove. 100 Years Ago “I wish to extend my personal contratualtions and It would eliminate a $2.9 million mortgage Med- Thursday, June 10, 1920 herftle appreciation to every one of this group for the ley has on the project and eliminate two management PYLE BUYS BRICK BUILDING HERE magnificent job you have done,” Ge. Doolittle said. contracts in the amount of $700,000. T.T. Pyle Buys Business House ••••• T.T. Pyle, this week, purchased through the pro- National Cheerleaders Association Pick bate court, from Eastman Richards, guardian of Velva 50 Years Ago Six Eufaula High School Girls Richards, the business house on Main street now oc- Thursday, June 18, 1970 Six Eufaula Cheerleaders were selected by the Na- cupied by the Pyle Hardware store. Mr. Pyle expects to Devastating Tornado Rips Lake Eufaula Area tional Cheerleading Assocaiton. The criteria for selec- make some improvements to the building. Area teen-ager Loses Life in Storm tion was: leadership, talent and enthusiasm. For those who watched the weather of last week, These young ladies will be able to participate in spe- cial events such as the Aloha Bowl, Macys Christmas Parade and others. All American Cheerleaders are: Cynthia Pierce, People with diabetes may face Heather Peterson, Crystal Foresee, Leslie McKinney, complications with COVID-19 Barbara Ann Neal and Melinda Willmon. OKLAHOMA CITY – risk of diabetic ketoaci- are being diagnosed with posure to COVID-19. Sonshine Both adults and children dosis, most common in Type 2, he said. However, if people with Country with diabetes that is not people with Type 1 dia- “For the kids I take diabetes need emergency well controlled may face betes. Both may contrib- care of, I emphasize that care, George said, they Christian a higher risk of compli- ute to complications if a the normal care they do shouldn’t hesitate to go Bookstore cations if they contract person with diabetes gets to keep their blood sug- to the hospital because COVID-19. Healthcare COVID-19, Friedman ars normal is so much healthcare professionals leaders at Harold Hamm said. Levels of inflam- more important now are taking every precau- Bibles • Books • Gifts Diabetes Center at OU mation may be higher in – that they’re checking tion to keep patients safe. Located inside Medicine are provid- patients with COVID-19 their blood sugars fre- Thus far, it does not Eufaula Pharmacy ing awareness and guid- and diabetes compared quently, whether it’s with appear that insulin is in ance during the ongoing with those without dia- a blood sugar checker short supply, nor is dis- spread of the virus. betes. This suggests that or a continuous glucose tribution affected, Fried- People with diabetes patients with diabetes monitor that checks their man said. However, that are not more likely to be are more susceptible to blood sugar every five could change as the vi- infected with COVID-19, an inflammatory storm, minutes or so,” George rus infects more people but they may face an up- which leads to a more said. “If their sugars are and further affects supply hill battle if they catch the rapid deterioration with in the right range, there’s chains, he said. FATHER'S DAY virus, said Jed Friedman, COVID-19, he said. a much lower change Harold Hamm Dia- Ph.D., director of Harold It does not appear that chance of them becom- betes Center is assessing Hamm Diabetes Center. COVID-19 infects people ing dehydrated or going all clinic appointments CARDS “If a person’s diabetes with Type 1 and Type 2 dia- into a diabetic coma, or to determine if they can is well-managed, the risk betes differently, Friedman diabetes ketoacidosis.” be safely delayed and re- of severe illness with CO- said. Rather, symptoms and Whether adult or child, scheduled. When pos- AND GIFTS. VID-19 is about the same risks vary by age, complica- people with diabetes sible, the Diabetes Center as the general public,” tions and how well diabetes should try to stay active will conduct telemedicine Friedman said. “How- is being managed. and eat healthy meals, visits so that patients can ever, if diabetes is not While the majority of in addition to following interact with their health- well-managed, or if a per- Oklahomans with diabe- Centers for Disease Con- care providers from the WE STILL HAVE son has other conditions, tes are adults who have trol guidelines on social safety of their homes. such as heart disease or Type 2, children with dia- distancing, washing their Clinic staff continue to be GRADUATION CARDS ALSO. hypertension, the effects betes can also face seri- hands frequently and available by phone to dis- of COVID-19 could be ous complications with not touching their face, cuss appointments and worse because the body’s COVID-19, said Minu George said. He contin- diabetes management. ability to fight infection is George, M.D., Harold ues to see his patients via For more information compromised.” Hamm Diabetes Center telemedicine and works about diabetes and CO- Viral infections can pediatric endocrinolo- with them to manage VID-19, visit the Harold 401 S. Main • Eufaula increase inflammation gist. Most children with their diabetes and avoid a Hamm Diabetes Center Book Store Jeff Pippenger (918) 689-9751 in people with diabetes, diabetes have Type 1, but trip to the hospital, where website at hammdiabe- Owner (918)689-7701 Carla McLaughlin as well as increasing the an increasing number they could face more ex- tescenter.org.

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Trinity Episcopal Church the end of the age” (Mat- justices, our life and work Although our public thew 28:19-20). The as the Christian com- worship services are cur- This past week we cel- that life” of the Trinity, need to build his King- most important thing we munity must reflect the rently suspended to help ebrated Trinity Sunday, Lewis said. What matters dom here on earth. You need to remember about very nature of God if we prevent the spread of honoring the very nature most is the relationship may relate to one of these the nature of God is that to claim to be his follow- COVID-19, we continue of God himself – Father, we share with the Father, “persons” of God more he loves us and is with us ers. We can’t sit back and to hold one another up in Son and Holy Spirit. Son and Holy Spirit to- strongly than the others always; his kingdom is al- do nothing - we have to prayer and pray especially Each of these is a distinct gether. at different times in your ready a work in progress, show up and do our part for those whose lives are “person” of God, yet to- God’s relationship with life, and we need all three here, now, with us. to make God’s love, com- directly impacted by this gether still just one God. us is a dynamic, living to help us better know the Our witness as Chris- passion, peace and justice illness. May we all know Some people explain the thing. He comes to us as fullness of who God is and tians must always be one real in the world around God’s abiding presence Trinity as being like three the Father, Creator of all what our lives are sup- of loyalty and service to us, especially speaking with us and be filled with sides of a triangle or three things, ever present, all posed to be like as we live our creating, liberating, out and standing up for his wisdom, his courage leaves of a clover, but in knowing and all power- in relationship with him. life giving God, reflect- those who are marginal- and his love. For links to the end our human brains ful. He comes as Jesus, Just before Jesus left his ing our loving relation- ized or powerless. That, online Episcopal worship are just not capable of un- the Son, in the form of a disciples, he told them, ship with God dwelling too, is part of being sent please visit our Facebook derstanding this mysteri- human being to show us “Go therefore and make in our hearts and dem- out into the world to page, @TrinityEpisco- ous nature of God. But how to live and to redeem disciples of all nations, onstrated by our love for witness in the name of palChurchEufaulaOkla- as C.S. Lewis said, being us. He comes as the Holy baptizing them in the all God’s children. Espe- the Father, the Son and homa, or the Diocesan able to explain the Trinity Spirit – his own life and name of the Father and of cially as we respond to the Holy Spirit – to have website, epiok.org. We isn’t the important thing. presence acting in the the Son and of the Holy this global health pan- the fullness of our God look forward to resuming “The thing that matters is world now through us, Spirit. And remember, demic and wrestle with abiding in and working in-person worship soon. actually being drawn into giving us the abilities we I am with you always, to issues of deep social in- through us. 918-689-2369.

Participation is vital. The sion: Hur played a major us for coffee, donuts and Lake Eufaula Christian Church church needs you to use role. He was overshad- Sunday School at 10 a.m. your giftedness for the owed by Moses, but he The adult class is cur- Pastor Jeremy Little major figures who were down, Amalek prevailed. Lord. IV. Hur’s Persis- served as God had called rently studying the Book welcomes you to Lake Eu- with Moses. There was Aaron took one arm , tence : (12b) “And his to faithfully serve. of Matthew. faula Christian Church. another named Hur who and Hur took the other hands were steady until You can be a Hur to Our worship service Our services are cur- served in the shadows to help Moses keep his the going down of the encourage others to seek starts at 11 a.m. Our rently online on Sunday but was critical in the arms outstretched in sun.” Hur completed the and serve the Lord. Some Wednesday Night Bible at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on fight against the Amale- prayer to God. God used task. We must be faithful like Hur remain in the Study starts at 6:30 p.m. LECC Facebook group, kites. Hur in a critical position to the task at hand and be shadows but are great Our youth group di- and Wednesday evening Text: Exodus 17: 8-13. to help Israel defeat the persistent until the task is servants. vides into elementary at 6:30 p.m. on LECC I: Hur’s Position: (10) So Amalekites. There are completed. Point: Don’t Are you seeking salva- and secondary classes for Facebook group, and Joshua fought with Ama- many ways that one can quit. Continue to use tion? 1. Hear the Word. Bible Study. Awaken Student Ministry lek, and Moses, Aaron be a Hur to serve in the your potential. V. Hur’s (Romans 10:17) 2. Be- Our current Wednes- Instagram on Wednesday and Hur went to the top church. Use your poten- Prosperity: (13) Hur took lieve the Word (Mark day adult series is a study at 7 p.m. of the hill. Hur was over- tial to serve. Point: Don’t his position, realized his 16:16) 3. Repent of Sins of Galatians. Our current series is shadowed by Moses, but just be a consumer, be a potential, participated (Luke 13:3) 4. Confess Awaken student Min- Serving in the Shadows. God chose him to help contributor. Turn your with persistence, and Christ (Matt. 10:32) 5. Be istry offers a faith-filled Sunday’s message was Moses in a critical posi- potential into a contri- experienced prosperity immersed in baptism for youth group study. If you Honored to be a Hur. tion. Point: You are im- bution. III. Hur’s Par- through victory. Point: remission of sins (Acts are looking for a respite Moses was leading the portant. Let God use ticipation: (12) They got Experience victory by al- 2:38) from the trials and tribu- Israelites to the Promised you to serve Him in our a stone for Moses to sit lowing God to use your If you are searching for lations of today’s world Land when they were at- church family. II. Hur’s on , and Aaron and Hur service to prosper others. a church where the Bible and a place to worship tacked by the Amale- Potential: (11-12) When held up Moses’ hands. Each of us has had a Hur is preached and taught as and study in spirit and in kites. God had prepared Moses held his hand Hur utilized his poten- to support us. Each of us God’s divine word then truth, then join us! Take the Israelites for success. up, Israel prevailed, but tial to contribute when can be a Hur to serve the join us at Lake Eufaula Your 2020 journey with Aaron and Joshua were when he put his hand God needed him. Point: Lord and others. Conclu- Christian Church. Join us!

Generations of Oklahoma Arts Institute alumni reunite in virtual choir project

OKLAHOMA CITY “’One Voice’ speaks to performance that builds — For over four decades, the power of individual as a single voice, and is Oklahoma’s most talented voices joining together,” joined by many to reach high school students have said Cohen. “It seemed a crescendo of voices gathered each June in the like the perfect metaphor singing in harmony. In Wichita Mountains for for our isolation and the the final video project, intensive studies in their need to pull together dur- the performers appear artistic disciplines. For a ing this difficult time.” on screen together, sing- young artist in Oklahoma The project features ing the words, “This is… seeking to further their Oklahoma Arts Institute the sound of me sing- skills, acceptance into the community members of ing with you, helping Summer Arts Institute at all ages and from all parts each other to make it Quartz Mountain is the of the country—includ- through.” holy grail. ing students and alumni View “One Voice” on But when the COV- of the Summer Arts Insti- the Oklahoma Arts Insti- ID-19 pandemic began, tute, as well as educators tute’s YouTube channel. plans for the in-person and others who par- The Oklahoma Arts Institute quickly fell ticipate in the Institute’s Institute is a private, apart, leaving hundreds programs. nonprofit organization of aspiring artists in its Participants recorded founded in 1977, with a wake. And as the isola- themselves singing at mission to provide excep- tion of shelter-in-place home, with violin and tional multidisciplinary orders set in, the Arts In- guitar accompaniment arts experiences that stitute’s President & CEO, created by Kyle Dilling- develop individual tal- Julie Cohen, searched ham and Peter Markes of ent and inspire a lifelong for ways to bring their Horseshoe Road, both of passion for the arts. Stu- COURTESY community together, re- whom are also Oklahoma dents are selected for the Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain, located in Greer County in southwest Oklahoma. sulting in “One Voice,” a Summer Arts Institute Summer Arts Institute virtual choir rendition of alumni. The individual through a competitive attends the program on a Institute, OAI adminis- for adults every fall. For a song by the Wailin’ Jen- videos were edited to- statewide audition, and full scholarship. In addi- ters a series of continu- more information, visit nys. gether to create a moving every accepted student tion to the Summer Arts ing education workshops oaiquartz.org.

Voters should apply early for absentee ballots

Voters in McIntosh are: primary election; and reside at an address • Voters who are physi- polling place and allows nel should contact the County who want to have Graham Dustin School within the geographical cally incapacitated and these persons to vote un- Voting Service Officers absentee ballots mailed to District general election. boundaries of a school voters who care for physi- der circumstances similar in their units for applica- them for the June 30 elec- Absentee ballot appli- district or a municipal- cally incapacitated persons to those at a regular pre- tion forms and additional tions should apply now, cation forms are available ity to be eligible to vote in who cannot be left unat- cinct polling place. They information or visit the County Election Board at the County Election school district or munici- tended may vote absentee. may apply only by mail, Federal Voting Assistance Secretary Janelle McK- Board office located at the pal elections. They may apply only by by fax, by email, online Program website (www. night said Friday. McIntosh County Court- Unlike some states, it mail, by fax, by email, on- or via an agent who is at fvap.gov/oklahoma) for Although the County house, 110 N 1st, Eufaula. is not necessary to give a line or via an agent who is least 16 years of age and more information and Election Board can accept An online version of reason for voting absen- at least 16 years of age and who is not employed by instructions. Residents of applications for absentee the form can be filled out tee. “While anyone can who is not employed by or related within the third Oklahoma living overseas ballots until 5 p.m. on and submitted electroni- vote absentee without giv- or related within the third degree of consanguinity can obtain the same ma- Tuesday, June 23, McK- cally using the Online ing a reason, the law still degree of consanguinity or affinity to any person terials from any United night urged voters who Voter Portal at: www.elec- provides several advan- or affinity to any person whose name appears on States military installation want to vote by absentee tions.ok.gov. tages to absentee voters whose name appears on the ballot. and from United States ballot to apply early be- A print form can also in some categories,” McK- the ballot. • Military personnel Embassies and Consulates cause of the mailing time be downloaded at that ad- night said. • Voters who are con- and residents of the coun- as well as on the FVAP involved. dress. By stating one of the fined to nursing homes ty living overseas and the website. Ballots must be in the McKnight said any following reasons on their in the county may vote spouses and dependents For more information hands of County Election registered voter may vote applications, absentee vot- absentee. An Absentee of each group are eligible or to view sample bal- Board officials by 7 p.m. by absentee ballot in any ers can activate special con- Voting Board actually receive absentee ballots. lots, visit www.elections. on Election Day to be election in which he/she is ditions that make it easier goes to the nursing home These voters may apply ok.gov or contact the Mc- counted. eligible to vote. However, for them to use absentee a few days before the only by mail, fax, or by Intosh County Election Elections on June 30 a voter must be registered ballots. The reasons are: election, sets up a small email. Military person- Board at 918-689-2452.

Thursday, June 11, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries

Taylor Renee Daniel Felicia Upton March 13, 1992 - May 31, 2020 Nov. 10, 1988 - May 31, 2020 On May 25, 2012, Tay- brothers, Christopher attended Eufaula Public friends, Caseton Parks lor married Christopher Littleman and wife Ter- Schools. and Samantha Douglas. Daniel. ry of Eufaula, Jase Lee of She worked as a ca- She is preceded in She worked at Carlton Apache and Logan Lee shier, cook and at the death by her father, Wil- Landing for 3-4 years. of Anadarko; and her drive-thru of McDon- liam Upton Jr. Taylor was a member sister, Victoria Little- alds for six years. She also A graveside service was of the Calvary Baptist man of Chickasha. worked at Narconon for held 2 p.m., Friday, June Church. She is preceded in three and a half years. 5, 2020 at the Greenwood She loved spending death by her maternal Felicia loved fishing Cemetery with Dusty time with her kids, fam- grandmother, Sandra and playing video games. McKeefer officiating. ily and friends. She also Gomez and an uncle, She also enjoyed spend- Pallbearers were Wil- enjoyed taking pictures, Richard Gomez, Jr. ing time with her neph- liam Upton III, Terry singing and dancing. A funeral service was ews. Upton, Richard Combs, Taylor was always the held 11 a.m., Saturday, Survivors include: her Floyd Ketcherside, Bran- fun one who kept peo- June 6, 2020, at the Cal- mother, Janet, of Eu- don Hampton, Chris ple laughing. She will be vary Baptist Church with Felicia Upton, 31, of faula; her brothers, Wil- Wheeler, Curtis Batman Taylor Renee Daniel, missed by all. Rev. JR McDonald offici- Eufaula, passed away liam Upton III and Terry and Chris Burns. 28, of Eufaula, Oklaho- Survivors include: her ating. Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Upton; her sister, Tiffany Services were under ma passed away Sunday, husband, Chris Dan- Burial followed at the the Baptist Health Center Ketcherside and husband the direction of Hunn, May 31, 2020, in Eufaula. iel, of the home; her Greenwood Cemetery of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Floyd, all of Eufaula, Black & Merritt Funeral She was born on March mother, Richelle Lee under the direction of Felicia was born on Nov. Amber Upton of Clare- Home & Crematory. 13, 1992, in Tahlequah, and husband Jeremy of Hunn, Black & Merritt 10, 1988, in Okmulgee, more; host of aunts and Online condolences Oklahoma, the daugh- Anadarko, Okla.; her Funeral Home & Crema- Oklahoma, the daughter uncles as well as nieces may be made to the fam- ter of Yancy Littleman father, Yancy Littleman tory. of William Edward and and nephews. She is also ily at www.hbmfuneral- and Richelle (Gomez) of Denver, Colo.; her Online condolences Janet (Tate) Upton. She survived by two special home.com. Lee. She graduated from daughter, Adisyn Daniel may be made to the fam- Eufaula High School in and son Callaway Dan- ily at www.hbmfuneral- 2010. iel both of the home; her home.com. Raven Denise Voice Sept. 24, 1972 - June 2, 2020 Hannah Paige Rippy School in 1990. Okla.; sisters: Jacqueline Nov. 19, 1994 - May 31, 2020 Raven attended Wes Williams and KaLeah Watkins Technology Williams, both of Tulsa, Dental Hygiene from the Chunkey Rippy, of Eufau- School in Wetumka for Okla.; and three grand- University of Arkansas la; paternal grandfather, her LPN. She worked as children: Sylus Spain, Fort Smith in 2018. She Jerry Casey, of Eufaula; an LPN. Skye Spain, and Opv worked at the Pinnacle aunt, Caina Grider and She was a member of Beard. Hills Dental Group in husband Tim; cousins: the Hope Indian Baptist A wake service was Rogers, Arkansas. Treyton and Taber Grid- Church. held at 7 p.m., Monday, Hannah was a member er; aunt, Sheila Rippy; Survivors include: her June 8, 2020 at the Ok- of the Stidham Baptist uncle, Jason Rippy and sons: Tyler Dean Beard fuskee Indian Baptist Church. wife, Lori; and cousins: and wife, Sabrina Sertu- Church. A funeral service She loved to play golf Jacob and Caleigh Rippy. cha, of McAlester, Okla.; was held at 2 p.m., Tues- and was a State Cham- She is preceded in Sampson Kowakuce day, June 9, 2020 at the pion in 2013. Hannah death by her maternal Spain, of Ponca City, Okfuskee Indian Baptist loved the beach and her grandfather, Clonnie Lay- Okla.; daughter, Savan- Church with Don Tiger fur baby, Ace. man and paternal grand- nah Amaronia Skye officiating. She enjoyed shopping mother, Diane Casey. Raven Denise Voice Spain and husband, Burial followed at Mc- and decorating. A funeral service was passed away on June 2, Ricky Hooks, of Ponca Intosh Deere Cemetery Hannah Paige Rippy, Her favorite date night held at 2 p.m., Friday, 2020 at the St. Francis City, Okla.; brothers: under the direction of 25, of Springdale, Arkan- place to go with Matt was June 5, 2020 at the Eufau- Hospital in Tulsa, Okla- Louis Postoak and wife, Hunn Black & Merritt sas, formerly of Eufaula, Dave and Busters and her la High School Auditori- homa. Raven was born on Dinah, of Broken Arrow, Funeral Home & Crema- passed away on May 31, favorite place to eat was um with Rev. Gene Cook, Sept. 24, 1972 in Dallas, Okla.; Justin Williams, tory. 2020 in Tahlequah, Okla- Chick-fil-A. Rev. Chuck Tankersley Texas to Sherry (Voice) Jonathan Williams and Online condolences homa. Hannah was born Survivors include: her and Rev. Dave Howell of- Williams. She graduated wife, Jessica; and Zach- may be made at www. Nov. 19, 1994 in Musk- father, Shane Rippy, of Eu- ficiating. from Hartshorne High ary Williams, all of Tulsa, hbmfuneralhome.com. ogee, Oklahoma to Shane faula; her mother, Shanna Burial at Rumsey Cem- and Shanna (Layman) Rippy, of Seminole; her etery under the direction Rippy. fiance, Matt Schenk, of of Hunn Black & Merritt She graduated from Ft. Smith, Ark.; brother, Funeral Home & Crema- Eufaula High School in Dalton Rippy, of Eufaula; tory. Court Report 2013. maternal grandmother, Online condolences Hannah received her Frieda Layman, of Eufau- may be made at www. Bachelor’s Degree in la; paternal grandfather, hbmfuneralhome.com. McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Case liams-driving a motor ve- Kristin Renee Allen- Orvis Ross Neal Courtney Eugene hicle under the influence speeding of alc. Christopher Jake Bak- April 7, 1936 - April 14, 2020 Elliot-manslaughter 1st degree, DUI with BAC of er-speeding .08 or more, driving with Civil Cases Ryan Earl David- a heating and air trade son, Orvis Ray Neal in speeding school in Wichita, Kan- 2011, a great-grandson, license cancelled/under exceeds $10,000 suspension Katle Ann Broughton- sas. Marcel Williams and his Hossstyle Motors, LLC speeding On June 27, 1955, Ross brothers, Don Neal and vs. Forest River, Inc. married Wanda Faye Mc- Bill Neal. Misdemeanor Armstrong Bank, vs. Protective Gee. They were happily A service was held 2 Cases Ronnie Lynn Bryce married 64 years. p.m., Friday, April 17, Bobby Gene Brins- Cavalry SPV I LLC. vs. Orders filed They resided in Wich- 2020, at the Kelley Me- field-domestic abuse, as- Sasha Warrior Alicia Nicole Putman ita, Kansas from 1955- morial Chapel. sault and battery Kenneth Lee Pace vs. vs. Brian Ray Essary Jr. 1980. They then moved Burial was at the Lenna Shelby Denise Castle- Larry Dean Smith Lovina Ann Kies, vs. to Eufaula, Oklahoma Cemetery with Chaplain berry-driving a motor Kyle James Tabb where he opened his own Steve Holestine officiat- vehicle under the influ- Small Claims Jackie R. Pangle Jr. vs. business, Neal’s Refrig- ing. Pallbearers were First Family Federal vs. Dylan Thain Lemmings ence of alcohol Lisa Ray Moye eration, for 50 years and Brian Schroeder, Colton James Wayne Davis- also raised cattle. Neal, Kyle Wilson and Shawn Ryan McKee vs. Divorces domestic abuse assault Joshua Toney Survivors include: his Tim Sparks. Burial was at and battery wife, Wanda Neal, of the the Lenna Cemetery. filed Orvis Ross Neal, 84, Larry Wayne Dill-pos- Traffic Cases Jessica Lea Williams home; two daughters: Services were under session of C.D.S. of Eufaula, Oklahoma, Sharon Grace of Wichita, the direction of Hunn, Bobbie Jo Abell-seat vs. Brandon Ross Wil- passed away Tuesday, John Michael Lollis- belt liams Kan. and Lisa Neal of Eu- Black & Merritt Funeral failure to require passen- April 14, 2020, at his faula; his sisters, Pauline Home & Crematory. home. Ross was born on ger under 13 to wear PFD Alexander of Jay, Okla., Online condolences Dallas Lee McKinney- April 7, 1936, in Eufau- Betty Lou Curran of Che- may be made to the fam- la, Oklahoma the son of public intoxication cotah, Okla. and Anna ily at www.hbmfuneral- Christopher Scott Wil- Isom “Bill” Slaughter and Sue Hampton of Stidham; home.com. Lourina (Creekmore) nine grandchildren; and Neal. 13 great-grandchildren. He attended Artusee He is preceded in School and also attended death by his parents, one Senior Center menu June 15 – June 19

Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342

Monday, June 15: BBQ chicken; sweet potato; cabbage; cornbread; fruit; milk Tuesday, June 16: Taco salad; refried beans w/ cheese; tortilla or chips; muffin; milk Wednesday, June 17: Deli croissant sandwich w/fixing; pasta salad pineapple fluff; milk Thursday, June 18: Chopped steak w/pepper; brown gravy; rice; green beans; roll; fruit cup; milk Friday, June 19: Baked pork loin; seasoned po- tatoes; broccoli; cornbread; applesauce; milk

PAGE A8 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 11, 2020 Green Country Tourism launches campaign

TULSA — Green doors and invite visitors The whole family for beginners and sea- tion protocols, including outdoor pools, an event Country Tourism has back for the first time will enjoy a trip to Visit soned hikers, trail run- regularly sanitized doors center, liquor store and unveiled their brand new in months. Take a look Muskogee’s Butterfly Pa- ners and mountain bikers and handrails, hand sani- general store. #GreenMeansGo cam- below for a sampling of pilion at Honor Heights alike. tizing stations and lim- Dining: paign to let would-be Green Country business- Park! There are beauti- Indoor Attractions: ited capacity inside the Dine under new red visitors know that Green es to visit soon. And re- ful gardens that attract Oklahoma Historical galleries. umbrellas at the Price Country is an open, af- member, #GreenMeans- butterflies, as well as an Society businesses began Lodging: Tower Arts Center’s Cop- fordable, safe and fun Go! enclosed Butterfly House opening up at the begin- Book a stay at POST- per Restaurant + Bar in place to visit. Outdoor Attractions: that is filled with free- ning of June, including OAK Lodge & Retreat in Bartlesville. The restau- Green Country Tour- Experience some of the flying butterflies. The the Pawnee Bill Ranch Tulsa to enjoy swimming rant has reopened with ism Executives will host natural beauty of Green Butterfly Papilion is open & Museum in Pawnee. in the pool, relaxing in Wright Chef Jordan Keen a press conference on Country with a trip to Monday-Saturday from 9 Plan a trip to this histori- the hot tubs, adventuring cooking up exciting new Thursday, June 11 at 2 Lake Eufaula State Park a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday cal attraction to tour the across the canopy zipline dishes from Wednesday p.m. announcing the in Eufaula. Built around from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. mansion, the blacksmith and communing with to Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 #GreenMeansGo cam- the state’s largest lake, the Located on the banks shop, log cabin and the nature down award-win- p.m. and Sunday from 9 paign and what it means park is a great family des- of the Arkansas River, bison pasture. ning trails. Safety mea- a.m. to 2 p.m. to regional businesses. tination offering outdoor Turkey Mountain Urban The Museum Broken sures include separating Be sure to share your The conference will be fun for all ages including Wilderness Area in Tul- Arrow reopened June 2 guests between lodges Green Country adven- held at the Northeast boating and fishing, na- sa is just minutes from with limited hours of 10 and delicious continental tures using the hashtag Oklahoma Travel Infor- ture activities at the Deep downtown, making it a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tues- breakfast delivered right #GreenMeansGo, and mation Center at 20 N. Fork Nature Center, hik- perfect for a quick escape days and Saturdays. The to your door each morn- follow along at facebook. Eight Tribes Trail in Mi- ing and mountain bike from the hustle and bus- genealogy library will ing. com/OKGreenCountry/ ami. trials, horseback riding tle of city life or a fun de- also be open during those Those looking to travel for even more great travel With Oklahoma pro- at Lake Eufaula Stables, tour for those traveling. hours. in an RV will enjoy all ideas. ceeding to Phase 3 of the glamping in a climate- With four marked trails The Will Rogers Me- the amenities offers by Green Country Tourism “Open Up and Recover controlled yurt, and (of ranging from .8 to 5.7 morial Museum in Cla- Xtreme RV Resort in Eu- is one of 11 Multi-County Safely” plan, many Green course) taking in a beau- miles and 25 miles of un- remore is now open daily faula. This beautiful RV Organizations promoting Country businesses are tiful Oklahoma sunset marked trails to explore, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. resort and amphitheater regional tourism in Okla- beginning to open their over the water. it’s a great outdoor spot with increased sanita- offers both indoor and homa.

4-H Youth Development Program under new leadership

TRISHA GEDON Kingfisher counties, and distancing. He has al- club members and re- COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST STILLWATER – When another seven years as a ready contacted his peers main relevant to commu- Steve Beck took the helm state specialist in Oklaho- through online virtual nity needs, we must adapt as state 4-H program ma 4-H administration. meetings, which will con- through innovation and leader for the Oklahoma “I thought I would tinue over the next sev- new projects. We must be 4-H Youth Development be seeing some familiar eral weeks. seen as leaders in youth Program, he knew there faces when I got back, As state program lead- development. would be challenges in but the pandemic had er, Beck said his role is to “Regardless of whether his new position. He was other ideas,” he said. “I’d support the traditional our youth are raising a not, however, expecting planned on hitting the values of 4-H while seek- steer for a livestock show to start his role without ground running by mak- ing opportunities for in- or working on a robotics employees in the office. ing in-person county novation. program, the goals are Beck returned to Okla- visits because I wanted “The Oklahoma 4-H the same,” he said. “We homa in late March, amid to talk in person with program is built on a want all youth to expe- the COVID-19 pandem- educators to learn more strong foundation of rience the outstanding ic, following nearly five about their 4-H programs what we call traditional benefits that come from years as the 4-H Youth and find out how I and programming. These pro- being involved in 4-H. TRISHA GEDON, OSU COMMUNICATIONS | COURTESY Development depart- the rest of the state staff grams are the backbone Oklahoma 4-H has ex- Steve Beck returns to Oklahoma to lead the Oklahoma 4-H Youth ment head at New Mexico could improve our sup- of 4-H and I will contin- ceptional educators and Development Program at Oklahoma State University. State University. Before port to them.” ue to support them,” he volunteers who provide he went out of state, he Thanks to technology, said. “However, we live in club members the op- Beck has been able to a rapidly changing world, portunity to belong to an grams. He said recruiting tive youth development spent 10 years as a county and training new volun- through online resources educator in Harper and conduct his visits while and in order to continue organization that teaches still maintaining social to meet the needs of our them life skills through teers to lead programs is during the COVID-19 experiential, hands-on also a priority. pandemic.” learning.” “Our parent volunteer Beck said returning to Beck said his previous base is very different than Oklahoma is like coming years in Oklahoma 4-H, it was 20-plus years ago, home, and he is looking coupled with his leader- and we need to develop forward to settling into ship role in New Mexico, new strategies that will his new leadership role. have given him the need- engage and allow vol- “I’m proud to be part ed perspective of deliver- unteers to work with us of this team. I’m looking ing quality programming around their busy sched- forward taking my expe- and working with clien- ules,” he said. riences as program lead- tele on a daily basis. Thomas G. Coon, vice er in New Mexico and “Our educators are ex- president for agricultural being able to provide a tremely busy doing great programs at OSU, said clear message conveying work with our youth and Beck is definitely an asset the decisions I’ll make in volunteers, and I need to for Oklahoma 4-H. Oklahoma,” he said. “One work closely with them “Dr. Beck proved to be thing New Mexico taught to find new programs an innovative and com- me is that green chile and innovations that will passionate leader during sauce goes on almost ev- be beneficial,” he said. his time as state 4-H lead- erything.” “In this time of social er for New Mexico State Beck earned his bach- distancing, it’s crucial University. That’s no sur- elor’s degree in agricul- to find resources to help prise to us from our ex- tural education from our 4-H educators con- perience with Dr. Beck’s OSU, his master’s degree tinue to deliver quality programmatic leadership in secondary educa- programs.” previously with Oklaho- tion from Northwestern Beck said one of the ma 4-H,” Coon said. “We Oklahoma State Univer- challenges facing 4-H to- already see the impact sity and his doctorate day is finding innovative of his insights and em- degree in health, leisure ways to reach new audi- pathy as Oklahoma 4-H and human performance ences and market pro- adapts to fostering posi- from OSU.

RE-ELECT RONDA PRINCE COUNTY CLERK

EXPERIENCED VOTE JUNE 30th

Paid for by Ronda Prince for County Clerk campaign. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, June 11, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

COURTESY COURTESY Darin Young and Brian Young enjoy the spotlight as they won the American Crappie Trail National B’nM Poles pros Darin Young and Brian Young stand in front of their new Ranger bass boat and their Championship on Sardis Lake in Batesville, Mississippi. National Championship trophies after winning the American Crappie Trail National Championship. Young brothers win American Crappie Trail National Championship

RODNEY HALTOM throughout the year. A last thank you on it throughout the tournament. We winning this thing. Finally all the hard SPORTS EDITOR to everyone that has congratulated us knew we had a good chance of winning work and hours on the lake finally paid Checotah Co-Offensive coordina- through calls, texts, and messages. We this tournament if we could just contin- off. We’re going back to Oklahoma with tor Brian Young and his big brother cannot say enough good things about ue to land the big fish and we did,” Brian a National Championship Trophy,” Da- Darin, representing B’nM Poles, took the American Crappie Trail family. We Young said. rin Young said. their fishing skills to Mississippi and have made some lifelong friends in dif- The Young brothers won with a total “There are two things that I love to won the American Crappie Trail Na- ferent parts of the country because of weight of 33.24 pounds and 200 points. do and that’s fishing and football,” Brian tional Championship on Sardis Lake. Crappie tournaments and for us that’s “I want to say thank you to my wife Young said. The Youngs won nearly $41,500.00, in- the best thing about fishing,” Brian Aimee and all our sponsors when we The top five placing are as follows; cluding a new Ranger bass boat worth Young said. started this three years ago it was a 1. Brian Young/Darin Young 33.24 $40,500.00. The three-day tournament saw the dream of ours to win a ACT tourna- pounds, 200 points $41,500 “Darin and I have been blessed to Young brothers consistently placing at ment. We found some really good fish 2. Kevin Rogers/Matt Beckham 31.77 have won the American Crappie Trail the top and on the second was in second and caught probably 60-70 fish a day, pounds, 199 points $8,000 National Championship on Sardis Lake place going into the final day. Daniel chasing them down with livescope in 3. Marty Snider/Jackie Albin 31.68 in Batesville, Mississippi this week- Porter and Jeremy Aldridge led on day timber and open water. This is the first pounds, 198 points $5,250 end. First, I want to thank my wife one and fell to third on day two, finish- time Brian and I have fished Sardis 4. Tim Hebert/Andre Smith 31.27 Kara Young for putting up with all of ing in sixth place overall. Lake. I told Brian around 11 a.m. we pounds, 197 points $4,225 this. Secondly, a huge thank you to all “We found a great spot that produced have over 11 pounds let’s go. We have a 5. Ron Bilbrey/Thomas Hankins our wonderful sponsors that helped us some really good fish and we just stayed sack of fish that gives us a great shot of 31.19 pounds, 196 points $3,200

Checotah hires Zac Ross as Oklahoma State Parks app now available new head football coach from Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department coaching vacancies Mon- day night at the school Users can find nearby parks, learn more about each park and make reservations. board meeting with the partment has created a “There is truly something hiring of Zac Ross as golf courses.Rodney EachHaltom | IJ park• Demo head football coach. Ross new app that will make it for everyone at these also has a deals page that comes to Checotah after easier for travelers to find parks, and we wanted showcases available dis- coaching stints at Porter nearby state parks, learn an app that would allow counts. (four years) and Wyan- more about what’s avail- travelers to easily see all The app also provides dotte (two years). able at each one and book the opportunities avail- extensive information Ross continues his reservations. able to them. This app for the many Oklahoma football career coaching Launched Monday, the should make trip plan- State Parks hiking trails, after playing college foot- OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Parks ning easier and provide including maps, trail ball at Oklahoma State. Spread out across Okla- app is available free in a better user experience length and type. In 2005 Ross red- homa are more than 30 Apple’s App Store and in for visitors once they get “To have our state park shirted at Oklahoma Oklahoma State Parks. the Google Play Store. to the parks.” amenities now available State. High School: Zac Visitors to the parks will “The Oklahoma State The app features a to our visitors in one Coach Zac Ross was the district 6A-4 find beautiful scenery, in- Parks are not a one-size- wealth of information easy-to-use app is ex- football player of the year viting accommodations fits-all experience,” said on each park, and it pro- citing,” said Oklahoma his senior season and was and a diverse range of ac- Jerry Winchester, ex- vides links for users to State Parks Director Kris RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR named the area Player of tivities and amenities. ecutive director of the book camping and lodg- Marek. “Especially the The Checotah Wildcats The Oklahoma Tour- Oklahoma Tourism & ing reservations and tee filled one of their four See ROSS, page B2 ism & Recreation De- Recreation Department. times for the state park See PARKS, page B2

McAlester’s Eldridge and Bokchito’s Burkett earn wins at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Double-Header on Eufaula Lake

Co-angler Division Victories Go to Kansas’ Schmidt & Claremore’s Bradfield EUFAULA – It was a ing League present- organization, resched- kett won Sunday’s top double-header for bass ed by T-H Marine on uled the events after the prize of $5,779. anglers this past week- Eufaula Lake events. coronavirus pandemic “I had boat issues, so I end in Eufaula with FLW, the world’s larg- forced the organization only was able to run 3 or the Phoenix Bass Fish- est tournament-fishing to pause competition in 4 miles from takeoff,” said mid-March. Eldridge, who earned Boater Heath Eldridge his first BFL victory as COURTESY of McAlester, Oklaho- a boater. “There was no Cade Horton was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player ma, brought five bass wind, but there was a lot of the Year. to the scale totaling 18 of boat traffic, so I found pounds, 1 ounce to win some current near some Horton named Oklahoma Gatorade Saturday’s event, while rip rap on bridges and boater Hayden Burkett that turned out to be the Baseball Player of the Year of Bokchito, Oklahoma, key area.” brought in three bass Eldridge said the ma- RODNEY HALTOM The 6-foot-3, weighing 15 pounds, 8 jority of his bass came SPORTS EDITOR 195-pound senior short- ounces, on Sunday to on a shaky-head rig Norman High School’s stop and right-handed earn the win. Eldridge with a junebug-col- Cade Horton has been pitcher was 1-0 on the COURTESY earned a total of $5,380 ored GrandeBass Airtail named the 2019-20 Gato- mound with a 0.00 earned Heath Eldridge of McAlester placed first with five bass weighing for his victory and Bur- rade Oklahoma Baseball 18-pounds. See ELDRIDGE, page B2 Player of the Year. See HORTON, page B2

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 11, 2020 Sports ROSS ELDRIDGE from page B1 from page B1 touchdowns as a senior. 1st: Chad Schmidt of bass, 15-4, $2,507 standings, along with the Year by the Muskogee He was recruited by Tex- worm, but he also added Clearwater, Kan., five 3rd: James Marsh of the five winners of each Phoenix. He was also a as Tech, but chose to play a solid keeper on a shad- bass, 13-15, $2,690 Thomas, Okla., three bass, qualifying event, will be Ford Award nominee for for the Cowboys. Per- colored Bomber crank- 2nd: Billy Johnson of 12-1, $1,670 entered in the Oct. 22- the top player in the Tulsa sonal: Born Sept. 9, 1986, bait. McAlester, Okla., five 4th: Lance Williams of 24 Phoenix Bass Fishing area. Zac lettered in foot- Zac is the son of David The top five boaters on bass, 12-11, $1,345 Billings, Mo., three bass, League Regional Cham- ball, basketball and base- and Alice Ross. His father Saturday were: 3rd: Randy Staton 11-1, $1,170 pionship on Table Rock ball his freshman and is an assistant coach at Il- 1st: Heath Eldridge of Muskogee, Okla., five 5th: Dane Coale of Lake in Branson, Mis- sophomore years at Fort linois State. of McAlester, Okla., five bass, 12-10, $899 Norman, Okla., three souri, hosted by Explore- Gibson High School. Ross replaces Chad bass, 18-1, $5,380 4th: Eli Brumnett of bass, 10-13, $1,003 Branson.com. Boaters He then transferred Hendricks who was 2nd: Brandon Mosley Wagoner, Okla., five bass, Complete results for will compete for a $60,000 to Muskogee and led named the head coach of Choctaw, Okla., five 12-9, $628 Sunday’s event on Dale prize package, including a the Roughers to the first of Tahlequah Sequoyah. bass, 16-13, $2,690 5th: Bill Black of McAl- Hollow can be found at FL- new Phoenix 819 Pro bass round of the Class 6A Ross inherits one of high 3rd: Jeremy Whitson of ester, Okla., five bass, 12- WFishing.com. boat with a 200-horse- playoffs both his junior school football’s most Denison, Texas, five bass, 3, $538 Burkett brought a power Mercury outboard and senior seasons. Zac dynamic offenses and a 16-7, $1,794 Danny Kindle of Stil- 7-pound, 13-ounce lunk- and $10,000, while co- had 1,500 passing yards, team that finished 8-3 in 4th: Nick Kincaid of well, Oklahoma, caught er to the scale Sunday to anglers will fish for a new 800 rushing yards and 24 2019. Coweta, Okla., five bass, the largest bass in the Co- add to his winnings and 18-foot Phoenix bass boat 15-5, $1,255 angler Division Saturday, earn the day’s Boater Big with a 200-horsepower 5th: Mark Johnson of weighing in at 4 pounds, 8 Bass award of $765. outboard. Weleetka, Okla., five bass, ounces. The catch earned Steve Bradfield of Cla- The 2020 Phoenix Bass PARKS 15-1, $1,031 him the day’s Co-angler remore, Oklahoma, won Fishing League presented 5th: Samuel Byrd of Big Bass award of $427. the Co-angler Division by T-H Marine is a 24-di- from page B1 on Oklahoma State Parks Tahlequah, Okla., five Due to the extreme and $2,474 Sunday after vision circuit devoted to trails information, since or to order a free Okla- bass, 15-1, $1,031 heat on Sunday, Tourna- catching three bass weigh- weekend anglers, with 128 there are so many hiking, homa State Parks & Out- Complete results ment Director Robert ing 8 pounds, 13 ounces. tournaments throughout biking and equestrian door Guide, visit Trav- for Saturday can be Evans made the decision The top five co-anglers the season, five qualify- opportunities in our state elOK.com/Parks. found at FLWFishing. to change the format to a Sunday finished as follows: ing events in each divi- parks.” Follow the Oklahoma com. three-fish limit – instead 1st: Steve Bradfield of sion. The top 45 boaters The app’s home page Tourism & Recreation Cory Carter of Musk- of the normal five – and Claremore, Okla., three and co-anglers from each also includes a feature Department ogee, Oklahoma, brought opened the scales at noon bass, 8-13, $2,474 division, along with the that shows what state on social media a 5-pound, 11-ounce bass for anyone that wanted to 2nd: Dalton Ross of five winners of the quali- parks are nearby, and Twitter: Twitter.com/ to the scale to win Sat- weigh their fish early. Centerton, Ark., three fying events, will advance visitors can select their TravelOK urday’s Boater Big Bass Hayden Burkett took bass, 8-9, $1,237 to one of six regional favorite parks to make it Facebook: Facebook. award of $855. advantage of Evans 3rd: Raymond Moody tournaments where they even easier to access in- com/TravelOK Justin Lillie of Edmond, change, bringing in three of Norman, Okla., three are competing to finish formation on those parks. Instagram: Instagram. Oklahoma, was the high- bass – including the day’s bass, 8-7, $824 in the top six, which then To download the Okla- com/TravelOK est-finishing FLW PHOE- big bass – right at noon 4th: Cody Abbott of qualifies them for one homa State Parks app, Pinterest: Pinterest. NIX BONUS member and earning the win. Fort Gibson, Okla., three of the longest-running visit the App Store or com/TravelOK and took home an extra “I was mainly crank- bass, 8-2, $536 championships in all of Google Play Store. YouTube: YouTube. $500. Boaters are eligi- ing them a little bit, but I 5th: Hunter Alsip of competitive bass fishing – For more information com/TravelOK ble to win up to an extra also had a little dock pat- Chouteau, Okla., three the Phoenix Bass Fishing $7,000 per event in each tern going,” said Burkett. bass, 8-2, $536 League All-American. Phoenix Bass Fishing “Everywhere I went to- Michael Wood of Guth- The 2020 Phoenix League presented by T-H day, I was catching them. I rie, Oklahoma caught Bass Fishing League All- Marine tournament if all caught a big one out deep, Sunday’s largest bass in American will be held HORTON requirements are met. and I caught a big one the Co-angler Division, Nov. 11-13 at Lake Hart- from page B1 More information on the fishing docks.” weighing in at 5 pounds, well in Anderson, South RBIs and 34 doubles. FLW PHOENIX BONUS Burkett mentioned his 1 ounce. The catch earned Carolina and is hosted by run average and five Horton is the first Ga- contingency program crankbait of choice was a him the day’s Co-angler Visit Anderson. The top strikeouts in four innings torade Oklahoma Base- can be found at Phoenix- Sexy Shad-colored Strike Big Bass award of $377. 45 boaters and co-anglers pitched this spring for the ball Player of the Year to BassBoats.com. King Series 6, but did not The 2020 Phoenix Bass plus tournament win- Tigers (3-1-1) before the be chosen from Norman Chad Schmidt of divulge the baits that he Fishing League presented ners from each Phoenix season was canceled due High School. Clearwater, Kansas, won used on the docks. by T-H Marine Double- Bass Fishing League divi- to the COVID-19 cri- Horton has main- the Co-angler Division The top five boaters on Header on Eufaula Lake sion earn priority entry sis. He compiled a .375 tained a 3.66 GPA in the and $2,690 Saturday after Sunday were: was the first and second into the FLW Series, the batting average with six classroom. He has signed catching five bass weigh- 1st: Hayden Burkett of five qualifying events in pathway to the FLW Pro runs and six RBIs. Hor- to play baseball at the ing 13 pounds, 15 ounces. of Bokchito, Okla., three the Okie Division. Circuit and ultimately the ton concluded his high University of Oklahoma, The top five co-anglers bass, 15-8, $5,779 The top 45 boaters and MLF Bass Pro Tour, where school baseball career where he plans to also Saturday finished as fol- 2nd: Jeremy Whitson co-anglers in the Okie top pros compete with no with a .420 batting aver- walk on to the football lows: of Denison, Texas, three Division based on point entry fees. age, 140 hits, 128 runs, 87 team as a quarterback. NCAA sets sanctions for Oklahoma State Victory Christian hires former NBA standout Larry Owens as RODNEY HALTOM ruling concludes an inves- son ban. even with his older broth- SPORTS EDITOR tigation that ruled former If the appeal is lost, er, Cannen, on Boynton’s new girls basketball coach The NCAA set sanc- Cowboys associate coach there is no NCAA tourna- coaching staff. He could tions on the Oklahoma Lamont Evans accepted ment. Three scholarships elect to join the G-League, State basketball program RODNEY HALTOM the Golden Eagles and bribes to influence stu- — and Oklahoma State play overseas or transfer. SPORTS EDITOR on Friday morning. Okla- dent-athletes from 2016- currently has all 13 filled According to NCAA was named Mid-Conti- homa State was banned Former Oral Roberts nent Conference defen- 17. — are gone. bylaws, Cunningham and University standout Lar- from the 2020-21 post- The university an- This includes Cade all other freshmen are al- sive player of the year season, placed on proba- ry Owens has been hired as a senior. He went on nounced its intention to Cunningham, who has lowed to sign elsewhere as the new girls head tion for three years and appeal the ruling, calling been projected as the No. because of the penalties. to play for pro teams in lost three scholarships coach at Victory Chris- France, Belgium, Turkey, the ruling “unfair and un- 1 overall pick in the 2021 Even current Oklahoma tian. A 2006 ORU gradu- for the next three seasons just.” NBA draft, could elect to State players can elect to Mexico and Japan and along with several other ate, the 6-foot-7 Owens had short stints with the Oklahoma State offi- not arrive in Stillwater, transfer. played for two NCAA recruiting penalties on cials primarily expressed NBA’s Spurs, Wizards Friday, the NCAA’s Divi- Tournament teams with and Nets. disbelief in the punish- sion I Committee on In- ment — the first handed fractions announced. The out after an FBI probe into college basketball recruiting that led to in- vestigations at Kansas, LSU, Southern California, New press box for Eufaula a North Carolina State, Au- burn, Arizona and Louis- jewel for Paul Bell Stadium ville. Evans, who spent a year on Brad Underwood’s The Eufaula Ironhead fans will see a new ad- staff but never coached dition to Paul Bell Stadium this fall in a new a game under Boynton, press box. The new press box will be double lev- was fired after he received eled with more than enough accommodations federal charges in Septem- for media members, coaches, announcers and ber 2017. Evans accepted videographers. For the last decade the old press bribes to link top players box, built in 1973, has been a liability with weak with bribe-paying manag- flooring that some media members fell through, ers and financial advisers, poor lighting, sound system and outdated win- a scheme that began as a dows all proved to be an underlying problem. coach at South Carolina. The new addition will have state of the art sound He pleaded guilty to ac- systems, heat and air and ample space for certi- cepting $22,000 in bribes fied personnel. This is just one of many new fa- and last June was sen- cilities that Eufaula Public Schools has been able tenced to three months in to build. 1-2-3 break. prison. Oklahoma State re- ceived a Level 1 punish- ment, but while coop- Rodney Haltom erating with the NCAA Sports Editor argued for a Level 2 pun- ishment. That would not 918-689-2191 have included a postsea- [email protected]

Thursday, June 11, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

Team Cooper Tires builds sizable lead with third consecutive win to conclude first weekend of new PBR Team Challenge

World No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme headlines dominant performance by Team Cooper Tires, while Stetson Wright leads undefeated Team Las Vegas as both teams go 3-0 on opening weekend of the PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge

• we would have expected temporomandibular joint his second bull on Satur- them to,” five-time PBR (TMJ) when he collided day. He returned to com- World Finals Qualifier with Cliff Jumper’s head. petition on Challenge turned commentary Col- He remained in competi- Day 3. by Yates said. “To get tion. RETURNING: Team through this whole deal, RETURNING: Team Wrangler’s Brennon El- they’re going to have to Cooper Tires’ Sage dred did not compete step up.” Kimzey aggravated an ex- on Challenge Day 2 after Team Las Vegas: 174.75 isting right (riding) arm sustaining a concussion points injury while attempt- on Friday, June 5. He Team Wrangler: 0 ing Skitso on Challenge competed on Challenge points Day 2. He did not get on Day 3. INJURY UPDATES OUT: Team Wran- gler’s Joseph McCon- nel did not compete on Challenge Day 3 after sustaining a left groin and lower abdominal strain while attempting Moulin Rouge, his first bull of the game, on Saturday night. ANDY WATSON, BULL STOCK MEDIA | COURTESY OUT: Team YE- Chase Daugherty scored an 87.25-point ride aboard Silent Night. TI’s Cole Melancon did not compete on Chal- lenge Day 2 after ag- Team Las Vegas began trip aboard Dynamite Cattle Co./Randy Wood). gravating a pre-existing Challenge Day 3 of PBR’s Cap (Hart Cattle Co./ The 174.75-0 win allowed right knee injury on new televised team tour- Randy Wood). After de- Team Las Vegas to main- Challenge Day 1. He re- nament with a bang, rid- livering his first quali- tain their No. 2 rank in turned to competition on ing to its second shutout fied ride of the uniquely Division A. They trail No. Challenge Day 3. While victory and improving to formatted PBR Monster 1 Team Cooper Tires, also attempting Big Black 3-0 in Division A. Reign- Energy Team Challenge, with three wins, by 324 Cat on Sunday Morning, ing PRCA All-Around presented by U.S. Bor- points in the overall event Melancon re-aggravated Champion and Cap- der Patrol on Saturday aggregate. Team Las Ve- his knee injury, and did tain Stetson Wright (Mil- evening, Chase Dough- gas will next go head-to- not attempt his second ford, Utah) headlined his erty’s (Canby, Oregon) head against Team Can- bull. team’s dominating win in- momentum continued. Am on Challenge Day 4 OUT: Team Union side the Pendleton Whis- The Oregon cowboy con- on Friday, June 12. After a Home Mortgage’s Lu- ky Let ‘Er Buck Saloon at tributed the team’s second hard-fought loss on Chal- ciano de Castro aggra- South Point Arena in Las score, an 87.25-point ride lenge Day 1 when it was vated a chronic right hip Vegas with an 87.5-point aboard Silent Night (Hart narrowly bested by Team injury while attempt- Union Home Mortgage ing Paint The Town on by 79.75 points, Team Challenge Day 2. While Wrangler has been on a he remained in competi- downhill skid, shut out tion for Challenge Day 3, in its final two games. he further aggravated the Ranked last in the Di- injury while riding Ris- vision A standings, the ing Sun, sidelining him contingent captained for the rest of the game. by Colten Jesse (Konawa, COMPETING: Team Oklahoma) will look to Union Home Mort- right its course and ad- gage’s Mason Taylor ag- vance to the champion- gravated his injured right ships in Sioux Falls, South wrist while attempt- Dakota, when the league ing Short Pop on Chal- will welcome back fans to lenge Day 2 and did not the arena, when they next get on his second bull. COURTESY face off against Division After not competing in Boston Bentley, 2 1/2 years old, holding his first largemouth bass. He’s hooked for life! He caught this while fishing with A’s No. 1-ranked roster, the first half of the team’s family friends at a farm pond. Share your photos with us on Team Cooper Tires. game on Challenge Day 3, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. “They’ve done most of Taylor returned to com- the work,” Captain Stet- petition to attempt Land- son Wright said of his slide as the alternate for Lake Eufaula Fishing Report team. “They have been an injured Castro. for June 11 packing me on this team, COMPETING: Team and I have let a few get by Wrangler’s Roscoe Jar- Elevation above normal, water 72 and murky me. The have been rid- boe competed on Chal- near the mouth. For current elevation conditions ing good, and I feel good. lenge Day 2 and Chal- go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website This is just awesome. I lenge Day 3 with a bruised at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA. want the riding to do the right shoulder sustained lakepage.html. Largemouth and spotted bass talking.” on Challenge Day 1 when good on plastic baits, small lures and spinnerbaits “Even though (Team he was stepped on by War along riprap, rocks, standing timber and in coves. Las Vegas) have won Wagon. On Challenge White bass excellent on in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, three games, they haven’t Day 3, Jarboe also sus- live bait and small lures along the dam, in the ridden as many bulls as tained an injury to his left main lake and deep water drop-off particularly near Porum Landing and Longtown. Blue and flathead catfish excellent on cut bait, live bait, live shad and shad below the dam and along the dam. Report submitted by Cannon Harrison, game warden stationed in McIntosh County.

Tulsa COURTESY Clint Johnson holds up the 90.7 pound flathead catfish. Stockyard Inc. Sale every Monday 9 a.m. N.E. Oklahoma’s largest and finest livestock market. Over 100,000 head sold annually. Huge 90-pound flathead Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. Weekly Market Report Total Head of Cattle: 2,377 sets new lake record Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers 300-350 $174.00-$184.00 $145.00-$155.00 RODNEY HALTOM and had an amazing 350-400 $170.00-$180.00 $145.00-$155.00 SPORTS EDITOR 40.25-inch girth. 400-450 $158.50-$168.50 $144.50-$154.50 Pine Creek Lake in The fish was caught 450-500 $155.00-$165.00 $137.50-$147.50 southern Oklahoma has using a trotline and nat- 500-550 $141.00-$151.00 $137.00-$147.00 a new record flathead 550-600 $139.50-$149.50 $135.00-$145.00 ural bait placed at the 600-650 $129.50-$139.50 $114.00-$124.00 catfish. In fact it’s a huge bottom. The state record record. The 90.7-pound for the flathead catfish Joe Don Eaves catfish was caught by is a 106-pounder taken Cell 918-760-1300 Clint Johnson of Avery, out of Wister Lake back Office 918-234-3438 Texas. The monster flat- in 1977, also caught on a Home 918-266-2893 head was 52-inches long trotline. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 11, 2020 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA nal, Thursday, June 11 and 18, with a description of all securi- 821-0928. 2020, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. the A one-third (1/3) interest in a part $65,000 no owner financ- IN THE MATTER OF THE 2020 ty interests and other collateral following described personal ESTATE OF SANDRA SUE MCINTOSH COUNTY COURT (if any) held by each creditor ing. 918-869-6046 text or property of said estate: ENGLAND, CASE NO. PB-2020-21 with respect to such claim, to voicemail. Vans & RVs All of the personal property Deceased. NOTICE TO THE Andrea Logan, Personal Rep- of the Decedent and specifically Case No. PB-2020-25 CREDITORS OF KENT RAY resentative, at the Law Office Nice 40 ft. travel trailer, the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. Tiny home: one living area, Judge Bridges WERLY, DECEASED of KAY ROBBINS WALL, At- DATED this 1st day of June, $2,500. 918-843-0468. COMBINED NOTICE TO All persons having claims torney for Personal Represen- bedroom, kitchen and bath- 2020. CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF against KENT RAY WERLY, de- tative, P.O. Box 769, Eufaula, room. Home is wired and 1.66” X 7.1” /s/ Chelsea Scott HEARING ceased, are required to present OK 74432 on or before the fol- Chelsea Scott, Administra- insulated; also has plumb- To: All persons interest in the same with the necessary lowing presentment date: July tor of the Estate of Charles B. ing and gas pipes in place, OKLAHOMA the Estate of Sandra Sue Eng- vouchers, to the undersigned 28, 2020 or the same will be ManagementHickok, deceased (SAM) registration land, Deceased Personal Representative, at the forever barred. $5,995. 918-810-6602. Prepared by: CLASSIFIED You are hereby notified that Law office of Gregory R. Stid- Witness my hand the 27th COURNTEY L. EAGAN, on the 13th day of May, 2020, ham, 106 South Broadway or day of May, 2020. tractors)OBA#22553 in order to be awarded AD NETWORK the Petitioner, Sherry Ellis, c/o P.O. Box 265, Checotah, Okla- /s/ Andrea Logan SERVICES Eagan Law Office tion of said Plaintiff on file in said Brett D. Cable. Cable Law, 438 homa, 74426, within 60 days of Andrea Logan FOR MORE INFO CALL 150 Foley Ave. E. Carl Albert Parkway, McAl- the date of first publication of Personal Representative Eufaula, OK 74432 1-888-815-2672 ester, Oklahoma, Attorney for this notice, that date being the Submitted by: Lawn Services 918-689-2528 – telephone Petitioner, filed in the District 10th day of August, 2020, or the /s/ Kay Robbins Wall FOR SALE 918-471-4002 - facsimile Court of McIntosh County a same will be forever barred. Kay Robbins Wall, OBA J2B’s Lawn Service - Eufau- cordance with specifications on rd • WEED WIPERS:• New, Used, and Petition for Summary Adminis- Dated this 3 day of June, #9303 la lake and surrounding ar- file in the Engineer’s Office. Plans, tration, Appointment of Special (property)2020. situated in McIntosh Attorney for Personal Repre- • Re-covers. Front End Loader Brackets. specifications and other bidding eas - mowing, weed eating, 21’ and 30.5’ carts. PH. 405-321-7843 Legal Notice Administrator, and Admission /s/ Jimmy A. Sexton sentative • weed control, tree trimming, Published in the Indian Jour- of Will to Probate. JIMMY A. SEXTON, P.O. Box 769 • lot cleaning. Free estimates WANT TO BUY nal, Thursday, June 11, 2020 The Petitioner has alleged Personal Representative Eufaula, OK 74432 IN THE DISTRICT COURT that: (a) Sandra Sue England, (918) 689-7737 • and bids given. Call/text Jon OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY WITHIN AND FOR Deceased, of legal age, died 580-634-1883. BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- MCINTOSH COUNTY testate on December 28, 2019, the official Plat thereof. tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Legal Notice domiciled in and residing in Published in the Indian Jour- Legal Notice etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Rose Acceptance, Inc., McIntosh County, State of nal, Thursday, June 11, 2020 Published in the Indian Jour- others. Call or text 918-288-2222. Plaintiff, Special Services Oklahoma; (b) Petitioner Sher- IN THE DISTRICT COURT nal, Thursday, June 4 and 11, www.stringswest.com vs. ry Ellis is the sister of the Dece- FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY 2020 All your gravel, sand, rock Cathy Newby and Brandon dent; (c) The name and address STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE OF DEFAULT FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for Newby, wife and husband, and other materials deliv- of the heirs or devisees are: Mi- In the matter of the estate Little Turtle RV & Storage cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 Bonnie Newby, a single person, chael Dorris, 7452 C.C. 1525, of Storage Unit J-67 ered. Full loads (ten wheel- R113 R114. Convenient. Certified et al., Telephone: (918) 689-253 PetitionAda, OK filed 74820; in said NathanCause on Law-or HICKOK FAMILY TRUST, Delinquent from February er) or half loads. Tractor and Professionals. Call 312-291-9169 or visit Defendants. son, 195 Maxwell Dr., Clarks- Case No. PT-2020-1 10, 2020 RefrigerantFinders.com Case No. CJ-2019-105 skid steer available. Terry’s ville, TN 37043; Lucas Lawson, NOTICE OF HEARING PE- Little Turtle RV and Storage NOTICE OF HEARING MO- Trucks 918-707-0732. 604 S. Lee St., Fort Gibson, OK TITION TO APPOINT SUCCES- located at 114161 Highway 69, ADVERTISE STATEWIDE TION TO CONFIRM SALE 74434; Nina Campbell, 7237 SOR TRUSTEE Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Hardcopy plans and specifications Cantrell Rd., Douglasville, GA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and/or dispense said property Put your message where it matters most TO: Cathy Newby and Bran- title and confirming possession as 30135; and (d) that the total to all persons interested that in Storage Unit J-67, rented Brushhogging – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We don Newby, wife and husband, value of the Decedent’s proper- on the 2 day of June, 2020, by Daniel Syvertson, to satisfy can place your ad in 155 newspapers. Bonnie Newby, a single person, Lotsty in Two Oklahoma (2) and Three is $94,500.00. (3) in Block Chelsea Scott filed in the Dis- Lessee’s default in payment 15 Brushhogging, small acre- May,For more2020, informationand then at orsaid to office place Armstrong Bank OneAttached (1) Bridgeport to theBeach Petition Second is trict Court of McIntosh County, (fifteen) days from date of this an ad, contact Landon Cobb at TAKE NOTICE that the age mowing, tilling, barn an instrument purporting to be Oklahoma, a Petition to Ap- publication. Lessee must pay (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at Plaintiff has filed herein a Mo- and garage cleanup, $55/ the original Last Will and Tes- point Successor Trustee. in full no more than 15 (fifteen) 1-888-815-2672. tion to Confirm Sheriff’s Sale tament of the Decedent. Peti- ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN by days from the date of this pub- hr, minimum two hours. 918- in the above entitled cause, oftioner Section has Eleven asked (11), this Township Court to Publication that on the 14th day lic notice to avoid this action. 843-0902. requesting confirmation of in full no more than 15 (fifteen) Tenadmit (10) theNorth, Will Range to probateSixteen (16) and of July, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock, Signed that sale made by the Sheriff for other summary proceed- a.m., has been appointed as Little Turtle RV & Storage of McIntosh County, State of ings pursuant to 58 O.S. 245, the time for hearing said Peti- Oklahoma on June 2, 2020. et seq. Roofing tion in the McIntosh County (918) 689-2528 The Motion to Confirm Sher- In an Order for Combined Roll-in Showers envelope addressed as specified WITNESSCourthouse, my hand State and ofofficial Oklaho- seal iff’s Sale will be heard before Legal Notice Roll-in Showers Notice entered on the 29th day ma, at which time all persons Judge Hogan in the McIntosh Published in the Indian Jour- Roll-in Showers • Metal Roofs of May, 2020, the Court found interested may appear. for qualified• Shingles County Courthouse on the 9th nal, Thursday, May 28, June 4 Roll-in Showers that it should dispense with Dated this 2 day of June, • Hot Tar NEW for qualified day of July, 2020, at 9 o’clock and 11, 2020 the regular estate proceedings 2020. for qualified • Leak Repairs prescribed by law and order IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF • Free Estimates ROOFS for qualified /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Veterans notice to creditors and issue MCINTOSH COUNTY 918-773-8275 Ron Hutchinson BRIAN McLAUGHLIN STATE OF OKLAHOMA cell: 918-773-7512COMMISSIONERSVeterans MINUTES an order for hearing upon the Veterans 35 Years Experience SALES Judge of the District Court CREDIT ACCEPTANCE Petition for Summary Adminis- (918)Prepared 689-2528 by: Call Now! MINUTESVeterans OF REGULAR MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedtration by Phillipsand Admission to approve deposits. of Will to CORPORATION, McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. (918)Courtney 471-4002 L.facsimile Eagan, OBA # th Plaintiff, Call Now! April 6 , 2020Call Now! F. AGarage Motion was made Sale by Phillips and secondedProbate, by Pendley the to final approve Donationaccounting, 22553 800-975-0056 800-975-0056 No. R-20-27. The Motion was approved andwith the petition following forvotes: determination All aye. v. TheSPECIAL McIntosh County NOTICES Board of CommissionersCall met Now! on Monday, April 6th, 2020, in a regu- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense 150 Foley Ave. COLBERT GORDON, ofth heirs, devisees and legatees, 800-975-0056 larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’800-975-0056 meeting room on the first June Report 11-12, for FY 2019/2020 starting dated atApril 6 , 2020. The Motion was approved with Eufaula, OK 74432 Defendant. floor. Chairman, Michael Burns; Vice Chairman, Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; and the following votes: All aye. and distribution. (918) 689-2528 office County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Advance notice of the Meeting was posted on 7:00am,H. BOCC 223acknowledged E. Elm receipt ofSt., McIntosh CountyPursuant Treasurer toStatutory the Report Order as of for Case No. CS-19-135 Free to Good Home800-975-0056 st the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east Eufaula.January 31 , 2020 (prepared by State Auditor and Inspector). (918) 471-4002 facsimile NOTICE BY PUBLICATION entrances of the Courthouse, on the 2nd day of April, 2020. I. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedCombined by Pendley Notice, to approve all Cash creditors Fund Attorney for Petitioner HaLoving, I. l Thef Meeting gentle was called dogto order (1/2by Chairman, Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations.having claims The Motion against was approved Sandra COLBERT GORDON you blonde II. Roll was lab called & with 1/2 the pit)following born responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. Sue England, Deceased, are are hereby noticed that you Half Pendley, present. SALESJ. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedrequired by Phillips to to present approve Monthly the same have been sued by Credit Ac- Sept.III. A Motion 11, was2019, made by neutered, Pendley and seconded by PhillipsH to approvea lMinutesf of the Reports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Pri c Commissioners’e Meeting held on March 30th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the All aye. with a description of all securi- Legal Notice ceptance all shots following up votes: to All date. aye. Do notH alf K. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedty interests by Phillips and to approve other Certificate collateral Published in the Indian Jour- Corporation and you must PriWcaelk -inIV. PurchaseTub Orders:s A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approveEstate Sale of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage nal, Thursday, June 11, 2020 answer Plaintiff’s petition on wantsigning toof purchase part orderswith to him be processed but for payment on April 6th, 2020. The Motion was Tax. The Motion was approved with the(if following any) votes: held All by aye. each creditor Price IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Walk-in Tubshealth approved reasons with the following dictate votes: All oth- aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 386, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedwith by respect Pendley to to approve such Treasurer claim, to or before JULY 27, 2020 or a UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20).Sherry The Ellis,Motion was Personal approved with Repre- McINTOSH COUNTY money erwise.AT&T, 317.53, Free UTILITIES389, to good AT&T home (SBC),P 317.53, r UTILITIES390,ice AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. Walk-in Tubs sentative, at the law offices of STATE OF OKLAHOMA judgement in the amount of andTIES someone391, AT&T, 234.34, who UTILITIES; will takeCDBG 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- M. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election MENT; General 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONEWa &l MINERALS,k-in LLC,T u1023.09,bs Road Material3081, Board Payroll Reimbursement. The MotionCable was approved Law, 438with the E. following Carl Albert IN THE MATTER OF 4,989.55 plus interest will be goodBANK OFcare EUFAULA, of him. 5.00, Payroll3082, 918-617- JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083,• Estate PHILLIPS, BILLY Salevotes: All aye. • Parkway, McAlester, OK 74501, THE ESTATE OF JAMES R. rendered accordingly. BOB, 30.19, TRAVEL3084, BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve 1313;SALARY3086, 918-698-9192. MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00, RENT3087, SHATSWELL, GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (Countyaddressed Jail). The to Motion Brett was D. approved Cable, at- WILKINS, SR. s/p/a JAMES R. Dated this day 5-15-20 CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES,House 145.51, COPIER Soldwith the– following votes: All aye. torney for the Personal Repre- WILKINS, deceased. (seal) LEASE3089, EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for NO. PB-2020-30 A FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Baileysentative, Breedlove) for on $200.00. or before The Motion the was fol- VICES 3092,Driver’s COOKSON HILLS Ed PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093,Everything INDIAN NATION approvedGoes! with the following votes: All aye.lowing presentment date June NOTICE OF HEARING PETI- By: /s/ Deserea Crawley WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded29, 2020 by Phillips or to the approve same Transfer will be TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL DEPUTY COURT CLERK 30.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was Notice is hereby given to FOR SummerVALLEY ELECTRIC driver’s COOPERATIVE, educa- CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098, PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST approved with the following votes: All aye.forever barred. June 19 & 20 all persons interested in the MCINTOSH DISTRICT tionSPRAYING3099, classes EAST June CENTRAL 22-23, OKLAHOMA to APPRAISAL, LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedNotice by Phillips is to also approve hereby Electronic given AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIES 3102, CVEC, 164.29, UTILITIES3103, payment for Bank of America P-Card statementthat a (March hearing 2020) willfor $337.53. be held The on estate of JAMES R. WILKINS, COURT CLERK beOG&E, held 857.22, at UTILITIES3104, Eufaula EUFAULASenior TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. SR. s/p/a JAMES R. WILKINS, APPROVED BY: 188.27, UTILITIES3106, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES9am 3107, - 5pmR. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedthe 22nd by Pendley day to ofapprove July, 324A 2020, Claim at CitizensAT&T, 157.97, building, UTILITIES3108, 121 AT&T, High 108.88, UTILITIES; Health 301, OKLAHOMA STATE for payment to Porum Public Works Authority9:00 in o’clock the amount a.m. of $24,817.50 at the Mc- deceased, that there has been St.,DEPT Eufaula, OF HEALTH, 10939.38,9:00am-12pm SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved Intoshwith the following County votes: All Courthouse, aye. produced and filed in this Court /s/ Greg A. Metzer ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PEST SPRAYING304,704 FIVE Spring STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, - ChecotahS. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of an instrument in writing pur- Greg A. Metzer, OBA # (classroom).129.40, OFFICE SUPPLIES305, To enroll STATEWIDE go COMMERICAL CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, Appropriations (General Government) in110 the amount N. First of $ 29.22. St., The Eufaula, Motion was OK porting to be the Last Will and 11432 toJANITORIAL alexanderdrivereduca- SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, approved with the following votes: All aye.74432, before Judge Bridges. TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86, TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedAt the by Phillips hearing to approve the Transfer Court of will Testament of the above named METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C. tionschool.com182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP or call LEASE310, 918- PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved decedent, and also filed in said 1 South Broadway, Suite AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY,AUCTIONS with the following votes: All aye. decide whether to approve the 683-8244.41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, U. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedPetition by Phillips for Summary to approve Transfer Adminis- of Court was a Petition, praying 100 WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 43.00,Absolute Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount oftration $156,609.94. and The Admission Motion was approved of Will to for the probate of said Will and Edmond, OK 73034 UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. an order determining the indi- (405) 330-2226 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedProbate by Phillips and to the approve final Transfer account of SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount ofand $50,146.28. petition The Motion for determinationwas approved vidual identity of each of the (405) 330-2234 (FAX) Petition filed in said Cause on or DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918,2 LARGE CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM ABSOLUTE CLEAN- with AUCTIONS the following votes: All aye. of heirs, devisees and legatees, heirs, beneficiaries, legatees ATTORNEYS FOR PLANTIFF 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 75.00, TRASH SERVICE1921, MHC KENWORTH TULSA,One 118.74, of Oklahoma’s PARTS1922, CINTAS, Largest 56.68, Dealers Appropriationsof Casual (PierceFurnitu Rd. Project,re, Districtand #3) distribution in the amount of of $85,000.00. the Petition- The and devisees, and that Letters UNIFORM NOTICECLEANING1923, CANADIAN: VALLEY ELECTRICPottery, COOPERATIVE, Rainbow CVEC, Play 105.62, Systems & FiresideMotion was Products, approved with Etc.the followingers. votes: The All aye.final account and peti- Testamentary issue thereon to AllUTILITIES1924, real estate AT&T, advertised 266.50, UTILITIES1925, herein SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedtion forby Phillips determination to approve Transfer of heirs, JAMES R. WILKINS, JR., the Legal Notice 8333.20, Road Material1926, P&K EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00, BLADES1927,AUCTION CINTAS, ONEof Appropriations (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of Petitioner herein, and the Per- is130.02, subject UNIFORM to CLEANING1928, the Federal HOPKINS Fair FUEL & PROPANE, 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approveddevisees with the following and votes:legatees All aye. and dis- Published in the Indian Jour- AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK OF AMERICA,Statuary 88.86, PARTS1931, World, PatioY. & AFireside Motion was made by Pendley and secondedtribution by Phillips will to be approve filed Transfer herein on sonal Representative named in titlenal, and Thursday, confirming May possession 28, June as 4 HousingYELLOWHOUSE Act, MACHINERY which makesCO., 716.10, it HYDRAULIC FLUID1932, HOPKINS OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of Thurs. June 18th, Fri. June 19th & Sat. June 20th at 9:00 am each day or before the 1st day of July, said Will; and that said Petition illegalRENT ON toHANNA advertise YARD, 200.00, “any RENT1933, pref- NAPA AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. and 11, 2020 DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24, TIRES1935,Items CVEC, 161.51,Located UTILITIES1936, At: 3806 W. RenoZ. Ave, A Motion Okla. was City, made OK by Phillips and seconded2020. by Pendley to approve payroll will be heard in District Court, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF erence,PUBLIC SERVICE limitation CO. OF OK., or discrimi-35.90, UTILITIES1937,Inspection: EAST CENTRAL Tues. ELECTRIC, June ECE,16th 35.00, & Wed. June 17thdated from April 8:00 8th ,am 2020. to The5:00 Motion pm was approvedYou with are the hereby following advised votes: All aye.that in the County Courthouse of Lots NINEMCINTOSH (9) and TEN COUNTY (10), in UTILITIES1938, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids McIntosh County, in the City Block THREE (3), of Bridgeport nationPROPANE, because 2366.63, FUEL1940, of race, AT&T color, (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T,and 52.58,starting UTILITIES; at 8:00 am each auctionreceived dayfor asphalting. The Motion wasyou approved must with file the followingobjections votes: to the STATE OF OKLAHOMA Jail-ST 1236, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1238, G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips Petitionand seconded for by Summary Pendley to approve Adminis- of Eufaula, State of Oklahoma, PAUL ROM, religion, sex, handicap, famil- AUCTION TWO th TRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The trationMotion was and approved Admission with the following of Will to on the 24 day of June, 2020, Plaintiff, ialMEDICAL1240, status orMR. nationalPRINTER, 96.00, origin, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. Statuary World, Patio & Fireside Probate and the final account at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at which vs. orPLIES1242, intention OFFICE to DEPOT,make 349.99, any suchOFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTILFri. June WELLNESS, 26th & 459.00,Sat. June 27thAB. at 9:00 (9:30 ama.m.) each Quarterly day Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. CLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- Attended by County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor,and petition and all three for Commissioners. determination time, all persons interested D. ARNOLD CLINTON, aka preference,TIVE INC., 20.98, limitation TINT1246, PRODIGY or dis- SOLUTIONS, INC, 1677.00,Items phoneLocated cards; At: Mtg 8401 Cert N. I-35 VII. Service BOCC CommentsRd, Okla. or City, Concerns: OK None. of heirs, devisees and legatees, may appear and show cause, if 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 Dennis Arnold Clinton, if liv- Inspection: Thurs. June 25th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and starting and distribution at least ten any they have, why the prayer crimination.”REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. ing, and if deceased the un- at 8:00 am each auction dayth of said Petition should not be ThisFINANCE, newspaper 529.98, COPIER will LEASE350, not know- DOUGS AUTO REPAIR, 71.00, REPAIRS351, BRANS- Signed this 13 Roll-in day of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in Showers(10) days before the hearing known successors of D. AR- CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Both Auctions Held At: Dakil Auctioneers, Inc. and send a copy to the Roll-in Peti- granted. Showers Roll-in Showers NOLD CLINTON, aka, Dennis inglyV. Reports accept any advertising for BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITNESS MY HAND this 1st A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. 200 NW 114th St, Okla. City, OK for qualifiedtioner in care of her attorney, Arnold Clinton, deceased, real B.estate Emergency which Manager,is in violation Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified Brett D. Cable, Cable Law, 438 day of June, 2020. Can’t make it to the auction, bid live on-line at www.dakil.com for qualified and 1,000’S of Items, 100’S of Lots; Majority ofVI. Equipment theAction law. Items All Brand persons New! are here- Bill Phillips, Vice Chairman E. Carl Albert Parkway, McAl-for qualified/s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by1,000’S Pendley of to Items, approve 100’S purchase of Lots; of MajorityTim Pendley, of Equipment Member Brand New! BY BRENDON BRIDGES by informedreplacement that allvehicle dwellings for Emergency Management.Gigantic Dinosaur, The Motion Aluminum was Cast approved Cows, Bull, with Animals, Lady Liberty; (50+) Park Benches, PatioVeterans Furniture, ester, OK 74501 or you will be homa Tax Commission the following votes: All aye. (100+) Fireside Tables & Chairs, Fireplaces, (75+) SmokersATTEST: & Grills S/S &Veterans Black; 4,000+ Pots of All Sizes, deemed to have waived any ob- JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Defendants. advertisedB. A Motion are availablewas made by onPendley an and seconded(50+) Fountains, by Phillips 1,000’s to ofapprove Decor Items, Transfer Lounges, Gigantic Lot of Playground Equipment, 100’s of Pre-Lit Veterans Christmas Trees, 1,000’s of Floral Items, 100’s of Gas Logs, Burners, Log Holders, Rocking Chairs, Tons of jections. If you have no objec-VeteransCOURT of Appropriations (Emergency Management) in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk Case No.: CV-2020-45 equal opportunity basis. Patio Chair’s, Lighted Santa’s & Reindeer, Christmas Items, Free Standing Umbrellas, Spanish Decor, Motion CHARLES M. LASTER, OBA Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Call Now!tions, you need not appear at NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Clocks, Yard Ornaments, Nissan Forklift & Daewoo Forklift, 75+ SectionsCall of Pallet Racking, Now! Ride-On Floor #5256 C. Sherry Burke with Health Dept. came andSweeper, gave Shopupdate Fans, on (30+)COVID-19. 2 & 4-Wheel On Dollies & Carts, Propane Bottles, Heavy Duty Shelving, Computer the hearing or make any filings STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Thursday April 9th, 2020, the Eufaula HealthSystems, Dept. Phone will System, offer Printers,testing Lotswith of prior Office Misc., (2) Large Sections on Rod Iron Fencing, 1,000’s of with the Court. LAWYERSCall Now!BUILDING appointment from 9am until 1pm. Call Now! i. “D. ARNOLD CLINTON, Figurines, Refrigerator, Microwave, Desk, File Cabinets, Pub High Tables & Chairs, Ladders, 800-975-0056Rugs & Rug 102 EAST HIGHLAND D. BOCC and Monica Smith, Jail Administrator,Holders, discussed Stove, Floor COVID-19. Protectors and Much More. This is only a partial listing!800-975-0056 If an objection is filed at aka Dennis Clinton Arnold, least ten (10) days before the 800-975-0056SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA if living, and if deceased, the • 405-751-6179 Auctioneers, Inc. • 405-751-6179 hearing, the Court will 800-975-0056 deter- 74801 www.dakil.com mine at the hearing whether PHONE: (405) 273-2910 (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) LPXLP HalfH alf PriceP rice HalfH alf Walk-inW Taulbks-i n Tubs PricPer ice Walk-iWn Talukb-isn Tubs

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES unknown successors of D. AR- SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN 08-05-20 PUBLIC NOTICE NOLD CLINTON, aka Dennis Legal Notice TO BEFORE ME THIS 3 DAY COMM #16007588 Clinton Arnold, deceased” Published in the Indian Jour- OF JUNE, 2020 A public notice is information intended to inform citizens of GREETINGS: nal, Thursday, May 28, June 4 NOTARY PUBLIC /s/ government activities. The notice should be published in a forum YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- and 11, 2020 Stormy Moham independent of the government, readily available to the public, FIED that you have been sued NOTICE OF LEASE SALE MY COMMISSION EXPIRES Legal Notice in Case No. CV-2020-45 in The Oklahoma Department 08-05-20 Published in the McIntosh capable of being securely archived and verifi ed by the publisher. the District Court of McIntosh of Wildlife Conservation is ac- COMM #16007588 County Democrat, Thursday, This newspaper carries public notices and is proud to serve the County, Oklahoma, by Paul cepting cash bids for an Agri- May 28, June 4 and 11, 2020 Rom as Plaintiff and you and cultural Lease on the Eufaula NOTICE OF LEASE SALE public in this way. each of you must answer said Wildlife Management Area in The Oklahoma Department Petition filed in said Cause on McIntosh County. For infor- Legal Notice of Wildlife Conservation is ac- www.oklahomanotices.com or before the 10th day of July mation about the leases, con- Published in the McIntosh cepting cash bids for an Agri- 2020, or the allegations con- tact Area Biologist J.D. Ridge County Democrat, Thursday, cultural Lease on the Eufaula for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers tained therein will be taken as at 918-617-1113. To receive June 11, 2020 Wildlife Management Area in true and judgment rendered lease bid packets, contact Kelli Peoples NATIONAL BANK McIntosh County. For infor- as prayed therein, against you Joyner at 918-683-1031. CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA mation about the leases, con- and each of you, quieting the Legal Notice 74426 tact Area Biologist J.D. Ridge Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, June 4 and 11, 2020 title and confirming possession “Since 1911” at 918-617-1113. To receive as to the following described OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS Legal Notice NOTICE OF SALE lease bid packets, contact Kelli ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION property, to-wit: Published in the McIntosh DATE JUNE 2, 2020 Joyner at 918-683-1031. Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN County Democrat, Thursday, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Block One (1) Bridgeport Beach June 11, 2020 TO ANTHONY SHANE COOK, In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section Second Addition, a subdivision Peoples NATIONAL BANK BONNIE COOK OR TO ANY 2-141 Firehouse Pizza and Sandwiches, LLC, 428699 Texanna Rd., located in the Southwest Quar- CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA PARTY OR PARTIES HAVING Porum, OK 74455, a Limited Liability Company, hereby publishes ter of the Northeast Quarter 74426 AN INTEREST IN THE HEREIN notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the (SW/4 NE/4) of Section Eleven “Since 1911” DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO- Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a (11), Township Ten (10) North, NOTICE OF SALE WIT: Retail Beer License under authority of and in compliance with the Range Sixteen (16) East of the DATE JUNE 2, 2020 2012 GMC ACADIA VIN # Call Jean said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a I.B. & M., McIntosh County, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1GKKRTEDXCJ253468 Retail Beer establishment with business premises located at 428707 Oklahoma, according to the re- TO ANTHONY SHANE COOK 1997 FORD F-150 PK VIN # Texanna Rd., In Porum, McIntosh, Oklahoma, under the business corded plat thereof. OR TO ANY PARTY OR PAR- 1FTDF0726VKD31460 for all name of Randy’s M and M. barring and enjoining you TIES HAVING AN INTEREST THIS SALE WILL BE CON- Dated this 28th day of May, 2020. and each of you from ever as- IN THE HEREIN DESCRIBED DUCTED TO SATISFY A LIEN Signature of applicant (s): If partnership, all partners must sign. If serting any right, title or in- PROPERTY, TO-WIT: ON SAID PROPERTY CLAIMED your corporation an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability terest in and to said property JOHN DEERE RIDING BY PEOPLES NATIONAL company a manager must sign. adverse to the determination of MOWER 42” CUT BANK, CHECOTAH, OK. A /s/ Betty Morrison ownership made by the Court. SER #BG21025 PUBLIC SALE WILL BE HELD advertising County of McIntosh, State of Oklahoma WITNESS my hand this 20 THIS SALE WILL BE CON- ON JUNE 16, 2020 AT 4:00 Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: day of May, 2020. DUCTED TO SATISFY A LIEN PM. SAID SALE TO BE HELD /s/ Betty Morrison MCINTOSH COUNTY, ON SAID PROPERTY CLAIMED AT THE PEOPLES NATIONAL needs... to be known to be the person(s) described in and who executed COURT CLERK BY PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK STORAGE LOT LOCAT- the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the (SEAL) BANK, CHECOTAH, OK. A ED AT 108094 S 4200 RD, 918-689-2191 same as her free act and deed. By:/s/ Carlye Thompson PUBLIC SALE WILL BE HELD CHECOTAH, OK, SAID PROP- /s/ Angela Long (Notary Public) Deputy ON JUNE 16, 2020 AT 4:00 ERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE August 19, 2023 Courtney L. Eagan, OBA PM. SAID SALE TO BE HELD HIGHEST BIDDER. (My commission expires) #22553 AT THE PEOPLES NATIONAL PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK (SEAL) Eagan Law Office BANK STORAGE LOT LOCAT- BY: /s/ Glenda Park, AVP Attorney for Plaintiff ED AT 108094 S 4200 RD, SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN 150 Foley Avenue CHECOTAH, OK, SAID PROP- TO BEFORE ME THIS 3 DAY Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 ERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE OF JUNE, 2020 (918) 689-2528 HIGHEST BIDDER. NOTARY PUBLIC /s/ PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK Stormy Moham BY: /s/ Glenda Park, AVP MY COMMISSION EXPIRES

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