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Mcintosh County Democrat and Tims of Domestic Violence and We Will Contact Mike Key at 405-308-9477 by Pre-Packaged Bag Full of Goodies McGirt decision Domestic Violence Awakening looms large over gives voice to victims LADONNA RHODES affects all people regardless of age, STAFF WRITER social status, sexual orientation, Domestic violence has taken its gender, race, religion, or nation- local court toll on too many victims not just ality. Affecting more than just the in McIntosh County but in every victim, it reaches out and destroys Man charged with county and community. That is everything in its path. It affects why the McIntosh County Dem- the whole family, especially the manslaughter set for hearing ocrat and the Indian Journal have children. It also affects the victim’s JERRY FINK teamed up to bring awareness in friends and coworkers. the McIntosh area with a Domes- Domestic violence or abuse is MANAGING EDITOR tic Violence Awakening Walk on a pattern of disturbing behaviors On Nov. 3 the man Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. The walk will used by one partner to maintain charged with manslaugh- begin at the McIntosh County power or control over the other STAFF PHOTO ter of a Eufaula woman Democrat office at 300A S. Broad- partner in an intimate relation- in an accident on May Domestic violence survivor Felicia Brittle wish- way in Checotah and end down- ship. These behaviors range from es more victims would speak up against their 31 is scheduled to attend town at Veterans Park. physical harming to fear tactics abusers. Brittle is the daughter of Staff Writer a hearing in McIntosh Domestic violence isn’t biased; it SEE AWAKENING, PAGE A3 LaDonna Rhodes. County District Court claiming the court has no jurisdiction in the case. This legal move has be- come common in state Courtney Elliot courts across Oklahoma since the U.S. Supreme of Jimcy McGirt v. Okla- Court, by a vote of 5-4, homa. ruled that for the purpos- McGirt is a registered es of the Major Crimes member of the Seminole Act land throughout and Muscogee (Creek) much of eastern Oklaho- Nations who was convict- ma reserved for the Creek ed by a Wagoner Coun- Nation since the 19th ty jury in 1997 of rape, century remains a Native molestation and forcible American territory. sodomy of a child and The federal government given a life sentence. COURTESY PHOTO never took legal steps to He appealed the deci- Downtown Halloween is this Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Be sure to go by and check out Mandi and Marcus Pitts’ residence at 203 Duncan Ave. change the status of the sion and won. territory, according to the McGirt was not re- court, and therefore for leased from state prison, purposes of prosecuting where he had been for Downtown Halloween Celebration Saturday the commission of ma- more than 20 years. But On Saturday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Set up will be along Gentry west of the stoplight on jor crimes for and against he was turned over to come celebrate with the City of Checotah as the the south side of the street and along Broadway on Native Americans on res- federal authorities and town comes alive with little ghosts and goblins for the east side of the street. ervations only the federal now awaits trial in federal the Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat. SEE HALLOWEEN, PAGE A12 court has jurisdiction. court in Muskogee. The decision was ren- Since the decison, in dered on July 9 in the case McIntosh County attor- neys for a litany of de- fendants - current and Council holds special list of some who past - have filed what is have filed for now commonly called “McGirt motions” in the meeting on city events mcgirt relief hopes that their cases will be re-tried in federal • Jimmy O’Brian Mitch- court or be dismissed all and COVID-19 concerns ell: charged with assault together. LADONNA RHODES ensure CDC guidelines were with a dangerous weapon; The flood of McGirt STAFF WRITER followed and read their recom- assault and battery upon a police officer. Filed Mc- motions has become so Checotah City Council held a mendations which included: Girt motion on Sept. 10. great that between 50 special meeting Monday, Oct. 26 maintaining social distancing Withdrew the motion and 60 FBI agents have to discuss or take action on the by at least six feet between fam- Sept. 30 and pled guilty. been brought in to help Downtown Halloween Trick or ily units, pre-packaging treats Judge Joseph LeMasters • William Henry Lewis III: the federal courts in the Treat event scheduled for Satur- for adults to hand out wearing charged with larceny of an automobile and grand state to process the cas- day, Oct. 31 and any upcoming gloves and wearing a protective larceny. Filed McGirt mo- es, many of which reach events. mask not just a costume mask. Former Judge tion. Case dismissed for back for years. Mayor Daniel Tarkington be- Other council members also lack of subject matter ju- “This is hard on victims gan the meeting by addressing added their concerns but did not LeMasters dies risdiction in October. and their families and is council members to discuss any want to mandate wearing masks • Raven Maxie Lyons-Ed- wards: charged with pos- frustrating for account- concerns they had about trick- but preferred recommending ev- Former Associate District Judge session of a stolen vehicle, ability,” McIntosh County or-treating Saturday or later eryone wearing a mask for the Joseph Morgan LeMasters Jr., 77, possession of CDS and Assistant District Attor- events. public’s safety. passed away Sunday, Oct. 25. SEE LIST, PAGE A12 ney David Pierce said. Councilman Chris Robison The council agreed to continue A memorial service will be SEE MCGIRT, PAGE A12 voiced his concerns on how to SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A3 SEE JUDGE, PAGE A12 CHECOTAH NEWS Domestic Violence Awakening Walk County Democrat office where we will nesses to again help decorate the trees on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. - set for Oct. 29 walk to Veterans Park to honor the vic- down Broadway for Christmas. Please 7:30 p.m. Children can come and get a The McIntosh County Democrat and tims of domestic violence and we will contact Mike Key at 405-308-9477 by pre-packaged bag full of goodies. the Indian Journal would like to in- make sure that their voices are heard. Oct. 29 if interested. Trees will be picked vite the community to take a stand up There will be a special speaker and a out for businesses by Nov. 2 and must Annual Warrior Community against domestic abuse with our first balloon release in honor of victims. be decorated by Nov. 24 at the latest. Turkey Shoot October 31 Domestic Violence Awakening Walk on The Warrior Community will host its Thursday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. Time to trim Broadway’s First Baptist Church Fall Festival/ annual Turkey Shoot from 11 a.m. to 3 We believe everyone should “Raise Christmas trees Tailgates for Tots coming Oct. 31 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 on the Warrior your voice against violence, not your The City of Checotah is looking for- The First Baptist Church of Checotah School grounds across from the Mt. hands.” Join us in front of the McIntosh ward to the holidays and asking busi- will be having Tailgates for Tots only SEE CHECOTAH NEWS, PAGE A5 A2 • McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, October 29, 2020 Teens injured in single vehicle accident Two 16-year old Checotah females were injured early Saturday morning on State Highway 72 north- west of Checotah. The two were flown to St. Francis Hospital in Tul- sa, the driver with arm injuries and the passenger with head and external injuries. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, shortly before 1 a.m. the girls were southbound in a 2008 Pontiac G6 when for an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway to the right, rolled and came to a rest on the driver side. COURTESY PHOTO The OHP report listed the cause of the accident as The Checotah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Family their business hours of Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Stop in and say hello inattentive driving. Loan Company on Thursday, Oct. 21. The new business is located at 915 to Brittany Taylor, Tonia Williams, Kierstin Self and Craig Stanley or give Seatbelts were not in use by either the driver or W. Gentry, Suite A and offers personal loans from $160 to $1,500 during them a call at 918-926-3565. the passenger. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES Former Checotah graduate Caden Martin who signed this summer with STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES Connors State College Cross Country team ran with his teammates from Elderly Without Families held a raffle drawing for a Camo Savage Axis .243 tickets) to help with the renovation of a local resident’s home. EWF wants Warner to Muskogee last week to raise money for the WISH (Women In rifle with scope on Oct. 22. Joey Marion’s name was drawn live on the McIn- to thank everyone who helped raise $700 for the home projects. Pictured L Safe Houses) program. tosh Democrat’s Facebook page. Marion had bought $50 in tickets (300 to R: Mary Moorman, Hodge Todd and Checotah code enforcer Adam Arden. Annual Warrior Community Shoot October 31 The Warrior Community will host its School grounds across from the Mt. Ol- Bring your own gun to the event, or Please wear face masks. annual Turkey Shoot from 11 a.m. to 3 ive Star Baptist Church, 10 miles west of share.
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