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eufaulaindianjournal.com vol 141, issue 23 (usPs 261-620) – TWo secTions, 16 Pages –june 4, 2020 $1.00 Free music Farm to Families events at Xtreme Food Box program Xtreme RV Resort will host two free musical events this weekend, June rolls into town 5-6. The Friday event is a 6 First Assembly of God the distribution point p.m. pool party featuring local entertainer Janiece JERRY FINK It was drizzling rain as Vest. MANAGING EDITOR a host of volunteers be- For folks who just want The semi-truck loaded gan unloading the trailer to listen to the music, ad- with boxes of fresh pro- filled with food destined mission is free. But if you duce and dairy products for folks who have hit want to swim, you must rolled into the parking lot upon hard times during pay $10 for a day pass. of the Eufaula First As- this period of uncertainty The Saturday event is sembly of God Church created by the new coro- a free concert by Livin STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL on west SH 9 shortly be- navirus. Country Band at the Eufaula First Assembly of God Church Pastor Jeff Willis hands boxes of fresh produce to volunteers fore noon on Wednesday, Xtreme Amphitheatre. helping to unload a semi-truck full of food. May 27. See FOOD, page A3 Music starts at 8 p.m. There is plenty of room for social distancing at the amphitheater, so mu- sic fans should bring their LPN instructor saves the day with traveling pinning ceremony blankets or folding chairs and come one down to The Cove. Teacher is a lifelong Eufaula resident JERRY FINK dents be denied the thrill tion.” MANAGING EDITOR of the moment that they The idea LEA to host Golden Graduation is a special would carry with them was to have event, as everyone knows, for a lifetime. individual Eagle Poker Run but this year the COV- May’s ceremony had pinning cer- and Free Fun Day ID-19 pandemic threat- been cancelled. emonies for ened to diminish the ex- The ceremony for each of her citement for many who graduating licensed Chappell nine stu- To enter the Poker worked hard for years to practical nurses includes Chiles dents. Run by phone, call obtain their degrees. walking onto the stage, Initially, 918-689-7751. Schools throughout being pinned and given she wanted to surprise the state, closed due to a traditional Florence them by showing up at Lake Eufaula Associa- the virus, have gone to Nightingale Lamp. the door of their home tion is set to host its an- special lengths to make Chiles, born and raised unexpectedly. But, after nual Golden Eagle Poker sure the joy of the occa- in Eufaula and still a resi- meeting with co-workers, Run on Saturday, June 13. sion is not entirely lost. dent, pondered the pre- she decided that would Along with the event is a COURTESY Some have had parades dicament. not be practical. Free Family Fun Day, Fri- for graduates, others have LPN student Shaleccia McJunkins, left, is pinned by Chappell “Then I got this idea See PINNING, page A3 day, June 12. Chiles. held virtual graduation from watching TV during “2020 has been quite a ceremonies. our (virus) down time,” year so far,” said executive Chappell Chiles, a li- Chiles said. “The Pub- Morris woman director Connie Morris. UPS driver calling it quits censed practical nurse in- lishers Clearing House “It was a big decision to structor at Green Coun- ad came on and I came charged decide to move forward try Technology Center in up with what I thought with this event. The LEA after 2.1 million miles Okmulgee, was not going would be something ex- with negligent Board of Directors be- to let her graduating stu- citing to do for gradua- See POKER RUN, page A2 JERRY FINK to Divide, Colorado for a homicides MANAGING EDITOR summer of fly fishing. So, what does a UPS Almost 100 fans at- The McIntosh County Simple Simon’s driver who has driven tended the retirement Vernon story disputed District Attorney’s of- 2.1 million miles dur- festivity. fice last week charged Pizza to open ing a career that spans “One of the best parts JERRY FINK were never notified of the a 28-year-old Morris almost 35 years do when about this job is meeting MANAGING EDITOR meeting. Baccus said. woman with two counts in Eufaula he retires? people,” said the popular Clarence Baccus says At issue, is who runs of negligent homicide as “Travel,” D.C. Calvin, a recent story headlined the town. the result of a fatal car ac- Simple Simon’s Pizza driver whose route in- 55, said as he arrived at a cluded Eufaula, Checo- “Factions fight it out over Opposing sides have cident on March 30. will open at the former retirement party thrown who runs Vernon” was filed injunctions against Courtney Stanton was Northside Liquors store, tah, Okmulgee and other for him Friday, May communities in the area. misleading. each other in the case. driving a 2016 Chevro- 600 N. Main St., by Au- 29, by the Eufaula Area “This article gives a lot “There is no civil hear- let Equinox on U.S. 266 gust, according to J&H One of his favorite, he Chamber of Commerce said, was Daphanie Hut- of misinformation. There ing at this time,” Associ- two miles east of Hitchita Foods, parent company at the Xtreme RV Resort are no factions in Ver- ated District Judge Bren- when she went left of cen- of the food chain. ton, receptionist for the clubhouse. Eufaula Indian Journal. non,” Baccus said. “There don Bridges said at the ter and struck head-on a Brandon and Chrystal Calvin and his wife are the legal residents of meeting. “We are here to 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, Speir also have a Simple D.C. figures he drove Christy were going to 120 miles a day to and Vernon –vs- outsiders at- set a structure for litiga- according to the Oklaho- Simon’s in Okemah. The Florida in their RV when tempting to take over the tion.” ma Highway Patrol. Eufaula restaurant will be from work and about 200 the party ended. miles a day during work, town.” The judge set a pre- Killed in the accident their second operation. And from Florida the The story stemmed trial hearing date for 8:30 were the Jetta’s driver Er- “We are so pleased couple planned to head See RETIRING, page A3 from a May 14 meet- a.m., June 24. win Christensen and his to continue the growth ing in McIntosh County According to Baccus a wife Janet, both 62. See PIZZA, page A3 District Court. Baccus special election was held The Bristow residents and other elected officials See VERNON, page A3 See STANTON, page A2 Barrow Berry Farm to open City approves wholesale/retail fireworks business Bob Barrow, owner of JERRY FINK fireworks. open (at the new loca- the Barrow Berry Farm MANAGING EDITOR Patrick Notoro and Re- tion) by Christmas,” she north of Eufaula, says he The Eufaula City gina Blair, who also own said. tentatively will be open Council Monday evening Flavors Grill on the same According to City for business around June approved a request by lot as their fireworks Manager Jacob Foos all 11 – maybe a little earlier the owners of a fireworks stand, intend to put their property owners within or a little later. stand on the north side new fireworks operation a 300-foot radius of the To confirm the exact of town for a specific use in the former Sears build- Sears building were no- date go to their Facebook, permit that will allow the ing at 617 S. Main St. tified by mail in a letter barrowberries. couple to own and oper- Blair said the building dated March 9 and as of Berries will be avail- ate a retail and wholesale will not be ready in time May 26 no property own- able for picking through fireworks business that for this July 4 holiday, and ers had contacted the mid-July. will be open year round. so they will continue to City. The farm is closed The permit will allow operate the stand-alone Also, according to Tuesdays and Wednes- STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL for the commercial dis- stand. Foos, the Planning and See FARM, page A3 Retiring UPS driver D.C. Calvin and wife Christy. tribution and storage of “Hopefully, we will be See COUNCIL, page A3

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 4, 2020 PINNING from page 1 and they needed to be at and told what time to be She wanted the stu- home. ready. dents to be dressed in Because of that, the Joining Chiles on the their nurses’ uniforms, students were contacted more than 100-mile journey to Tulsa, Bro- ken Arrow, Coweta, Dustin and Okmulgee were Nursing Transi- tions Instructor Ana Richardson; Nursing Director Darlene Baker and Communications and Marketing Director Julie Roberds,. “Of course it rained that day,” Chiles said.

At each stop, Chil- STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL es met the students in The remains of a boat that caught fire in the Eu- Ashley Jansson, 36, of Halstead, Kansas were in- their front yards, pinned faula Cove Saturday, May 23, was pulled from jured. Marshall declined treatment but Jansson them, presented them the water by Cardinal Towing Thursday, May was taken to the Alexander Burn Center at Hill- COURTESY with the lamp and a cer- 28. Johnny Marshall 41, of Wichita, Kansas, and crest hospital in Tulsa. LPN student KeShawna Campbell, left, pinned by Chappell Chiles. tificate of completion and made a brief con- gratulatory statement. POKER RUN Family members were able to stand by and from page 1 from pop to country, The purchased comes with a watch their daughters lieve people want to get Agenda is comfortable free Golden Eagle Run pinned and to experi- out and do something in just about any musi- tee shirt and an honorary ence the excitement of fun, so the poker run is cal genre. You’re just as one-year membership to the moment. on!” likely to hear Eric Church Lake Eufaula Association. “We wanted to mim- Friday’s Family Fun as Kings of Leon. They More information and en- ic the experience they Day is set at Xtreme RV might go straight from ZZ try forms are available on- would have had in a Amphitheater on Lake- Top into something from line at VisitLakeEufaula. graduation ceremony,” shore Drive, across from U2. com, Lake Eufaula FB, at Chiles said. “That was Eufaula Cove Marina, Sponsors for the Free lake area marinas and the as close as we could get from 3-11 p.m. There will Fun Day include: Bank LEA Tourist Information to the ceremony.” be a DJ Bouncy House, of Eufaula, Armstrong Center, 701 S. Main, Eu- There was no cake waterslide, sno cones, Bank, State Farm Insur- faula. You can also enter COURTESY and punch or or group popcorn and a concert. ance, One Source Insur- by phone 918-689-7751. Stops for the poker LPN student Aurora Lookout, left, being pinned by Chappell Chiles. hugs or the showing of a All this is free and open to ance, Shelter Insurance, school video. the public. There will be OG&E, Xtreme RV and run include: No. 9 Ma- “But we did have a food truck on site and H&R Block. rina, Evergreen Marina, party horns. We tried beverages will be avail- Early registration is Belle Starr Marina, Katt to make it as exciting as able. open now for the Golden Daddy’s Cove Restaurant possible,” Chiles said. Music for the concert Eagle Poker Run. Cost is and Eufaula Cove Marina. C o m m u n i c a t i o n s is by “The Agenda” of $200 for five cards; $225 Entrants purchasing the Director Julie Roberds Broken Arrow. From clas- for six. Entrants must be sixth card will select it at went along as the driver sic rock to modern rock, 21 years of age. Each hand the packet pickup. and the photographer. Pre-registration and “It was a nice idea that packet pickup for the Chappell came up with,” according to the OHP. Golden Eagle Poker Run STANTON Associate District Roberds said. “We didn’t will be Friday during the from page 1 Judge Brendon Bridges Family Fun Day. want them to miss out set bond for Stanton at on the pinning experi- Plan to come to Xtreme died at the scene. $1,000. RV Friday, June 12, for a COURTESY ence. Stanton and two chil- Stanton’s defense at- Fun Day of free activities LPN student Courtney Palmer, left, receives a traditional Florence “I think they appreci- dren, Raelynn Stanton, torney, Warren Gotcher, and music. Then enter the Nightingale Lamp from instructor Chappell Chiles. ated it.” 3 and Brynlee Stanton 4, entered a not guilty plea. Golden Eagle Poker Run were taken to St. Francis A court date for a mis- on Saturday for more fun Hospital in Tulsa, where demeanor docket was set My name is Lisa Rodebush and I have and the chance to win had privilege to serving the last four the children later died, for 9 a.m., Sept. 4. CASH! years as your McIntosh County Court Clerk. I am seeking re-election on June 30, 2020. I am married to Matt Rodebush and the daughter-in-law of Ed and Gayle Rodebush. I have three children Warren Cox, Jessica Cox and Mattie Rodebush and one granddaughter Bryleigh Hunter. I am a member of the North Fork Baptist Church. I have worked in the Court Clerkʼs office for 16 years, I began in 2004 Myas Cost nameAdministrator isadvancing Lisa Rodebush in 2011 as the Court Clerkʼs 1st Deputy whereand I served I have until 2016 had when I wasthe privilege of elected by you, the citizens of McIntoshserving County. Ithe have the last four years as knowledge and experience of every taskyour performed McIntosh in our office. I have an County Court amazing team of ladies who support meClerk. and work alongside I am me on seekinga daily re-elec- basis. I have and excellent working relationshiption onwith our June Judges, District 30, 2020. I am Attorneyʼsa lifetime Office and all attorneys resident who of McIn- conduct business in our office. I have successfullytosh County.completed over 300 I hours am married to in OSU Court Clerk training to help our officeMatt better serve Rodebush our citizens. I have and we have made many improvements since becoming3 children, Court Clerk. This Warren Cox, Jes- improvements include creating an open floor plan within the Court Clerkʼs Office so we can sicaeasily operate Cox, as a team and and be Mattie more accessible Rodebush. to the public, upgrading I our have phone system, one granddaugh- writing and receiving grants from the Oklahoma Bar Foundation for a new recording and sound tersystem in Bryleigh the court room, purchasing Hunter. a high quality I am scanner the to preserve daughter-in-law our nondigital court of Ed and records for years to come, and assisting in remodeling the court room along with replacing Gaylebroken conference Rodebush. tables and jury chairs. I am a member of the North Fork Baptist

Church.I have worked and I will have continue to worked work my hardest in to be thetter serve Court you, the citizens Clerk’s of McIntosh office for 16 County. I ask each and everyone for your vote and support on June 30th! Help me continue to years.serve the Great I peoplebegan of McIntosh in 2004County! VOTE as RODEBUS CostH!!! Administrator, EXPERIENCED, advancing in 2011DEPENDABLE, as HONESTY,the Court INTEGRITY!!!! Clerk’s 1st Deputy where I served until Please contact me for any questions! Cell # (918) 617-0339 Court Clerkʼs Office # (918) 689- 20162282 when I was elected by you, the citizens of McIntosh Your vote counts and can make a difference! County.Thank You, I have the knowledge and experience of every task Lisa Rodebush performedYour McIntosh County Courtin our Clerk office. I have an amazing team of ladies who support me and work alongside me on a daily basis. I have an excellent working relationship with our Judges, District Attorney’s Office and all attorneys who conduct business in our office. I have successfully completed over 300 hours in OSU Court Clerk training to help our office better serve our citizens. I have made many improvements since becoming Court Clerk. These improvements include creating an open floor plan within the Court Clerk’s Office so we can easily operate as a team and be more accessi- ble to the public, upgrading our phone system, writing and receiving grants from the Oklahoma Bar Foundation for a new recording and sound system in the court room, pur- chasing a high quality scanner to preserve our nondigital court records for years to come and assisting in remod- eling the court room along with replacing broken confer- ence tables and jury chairs. I have worked and will continue to work my hardest to better serve you, the citizens of McIntosh County. I ask each and everyone for your vote and support on June 30th! Help me continue to serve the Great people of McIntosh County! VOTE RODEBUSH!!! EXPERIENCED, DEPENDABLE, HONEST, DEDICATED!!!! Please contact me for any questions! Cell # (918) 617-0339 Court Clerk’s Office # (918) 689-2282 Your vote counts and can make a difference! Thank You, Lisa Rodebush Your McIntosh County Court Clerk

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Thursday, June 4, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 FOOD VERNON • from page A1 away as Stigler, in Haskell from page A1 According to Baccus, he just showed up in town in the McIntosh County Though the boxes of County, participates in in September, 2019, at Cato was never a legiti- and proclaimed himself Election Boards office, perishables are unload- the program. Canadian which a Board of Trust- mately elected official. the mayor.” Whose duty it is to safe- ed at Pastor Jeff Willis’ Public Schools, in Pitts- ees was elected, including “No one ever bothered Cato doesn’t deny that guard and free the town church, most of it will be burg County, also takes Baccus (Elder Anderson to check,” he said. he lives in Tulsa, but says from the entangled web of sent to other churches advantage of the free C. Fields Sr., Kenny Fields, Cato denies Baccus’ al- for years he traveled back deception and incompe- and distribution points food. George Dozier Jr. and Eric legations. and forth. tence of the imposters that in the region. But mostly the church- Coley, Elizabeth I, Bur- “I was the first elected “The election board said has a strangle hold on it. There are at least 1,000 es and community groups ton, and Eric Armstrong.) mayor of Vernon,” Cato as long as I owned proper- “Like my father and boxes, each containing come from McIntosh Coley and Armstrong said. “There never was a ty in Vernon I could vote grandfather, I have an in- such items as lettuce, to- County. were never sworn in. mayor in Vernon before here,” Cato said. defatigable dedication to matoes and a variety of Churches in Renties- Baccus said Elizabeth me. I can prove it.” Baccus alleges Cato was the community and I am other fruits and vegeta- ville, Eufaula, Checotah Burton was named tem- He said the Vernon empowered by a group of inexorably committed to bles or dairy products. and rural areas are among porary mayor, a position Charitable Foundation, non-residents from Okla- a town government, that The free food is the the participants. she still holds. which was formed in 1978 homa City. is legal and legitimate, free result of a partnership “I have tried to reach One of the issues, ac- by his uncle Chester Arte- “Five years later Cato from corruption and self- between Tulsa-based Go- out to all of the com- cording to Baccus, is that berry and an uncle of Bac- rounded up other non- serving interest, and is Fresh Produce and the munities,” Willis said. Lonnie Cato of Tulsa just cus’, appointed him mayor residents and apparently unwavering in its resolve U.S. Department of Agri- “It’s kind of a McIntosh come into town and took about 15 years ago. a couple of unsuspecting to be all inclusive of its culture. County thing, but it’s it over 15 years ago. “The Foundation elect- residents and designated citizens, yet exclusive of Called the “Farm to much more.” Cato, on the other ed me mayor,” he said. them as his council mem- outside interference and Families Food Box” pro- When the truck ar- hand, has stated Baccus Baccus claims Cato bers.” influence,” Baccus said. gram, the distribution rives, Willis climbs into came to town recently and lives in Tulsa but improp- Cato claims to be un- Baccus said. “State law is slated to last for six the back of the semi’s took it over. erly obtained a McIntosh familiar with Baccus, but is crystal clear on who can weeks. trailer and begins hand- “He doesn’t know any- County voter’s card to vote. Baccus says “if he lived and cannot vote, run, or It began May 21 and ing boxes down to a line thing about Vernon. He “He was appointed the here he would know. My serve as elected officials will continue through of volunteers who pass moved to California years McIntosh County Minor- grandfather was Will Bac- of a town, or county, and much of June, with week- the food down the line, ago and spent most of his ity Representative to the cus (first “Sheriff of Ver- the court is obligated to ly drops at designated much like a fire brigade. life there. He just came Eastern Oklahoma Devel- non”) I’m the son of Clar- follow the law. We are ex- drop points across the Only it isn’t a fire back a couple of years opment District - all-the- ence L. Baccus Sr., former pecting nothing less.” state. they’re trying to stamp ago,” Cato said. while never even living Grand Master with Ma- The other issue Bac- The designated loca- out, but hunger. Baccus says Cato ini- in the county, or being a sonic Grand Lodge and cus said is an audit of the tion for this area is the “Since the pandemic tially announced his re- truly elected official,” Bac- Post Commander of the town. Eufaula First Assembly of began, we’ve seen a big tirement but then has “re- cus says. American Legion Post “We will do an audit to God Church, which will up-tick in the need,” Wil- declared himself mayor.” Baccus said Vernon 273.” determine if any funds are receive its next shipment lis said. Cato says he was plan- never held an election un- “I am the lawfully and missing and what if any Wednesday morning, When the First Assem- ning to retire, “but when til September, 2019, “and duly elected Trustee for mismanagement or mis- June 3. bly of God isn’t acting all this came up, I changed Cato was not on the bal- the incorporated munici- appropriation occurred Willis has already con- as a distributor for the my mind. I never retired lot.” pality of Vernon. Elected during Cato’s (alleged tacted numerous church- GoFresh Produce’s Farm and am still the mayor of “He lives in Tulsa,” Bac- in the September 2019 term in office),” Baccus es and community-ori- to Families Food Box Vernon.” cus said. “Yet back in 2005 Vernon election on file said. ented agencies to see if program, it has its own they need the free boxes food program, the Bread of produce. Basket Food Pantry, over- RETIRING When he graduated PIZZA Those that do deter- seen by Elaine Alexander. he was hired full-time by mine how many boxes The food boxes from from page A1 UPS. from page A1 they will need to feed GoFresh Produce and So instead of teaching the USDA are delivered delivering packages. of our brand in the Eu- chicken wings and the people in their area and “My boss tells me I and coaching he began faula area. Brandon and 29” Beast Pizza. pass that number along to the food pantry at the driving for a living. church. have driven 2.1 million Chrystal are great busi- Health conscious cus- to Willis, who keeps a list. miles,” DC said. The decision wasn’t too ness owners that will do tomers will also be able to When the semi-truck “But this isn’t about the difficult. Bread Basket, it’s about To put that into per- an excellent job serving purchase menu items on arrives, sometime before spective, 2.1 million He was earning about the Eufaula community,” cauliflower crust, gluten- noon, the groups asking the community,” Willis three times the amount said. miles is nine trips to said J&H Foods CEO B.J. free crust, KETO crust for boxes are called and the moon or almost 100 he would have made as a DuMond. and more. they come pick up the Once a month the teacher. Bread Basket gives out times around Earth. The facility will feature Simple Simon’s has food. And he had only two Plus, he was his own drive-thru and carryout been in business since Individuals can pick bags of groceries. boss. “We’ve been doing it minor accidents, another services for all call-in and 1983. up boxes at First Assem- phenomenal figure. “You don’t have some- online orders. Headquartered in bly between 5 p.m. and 6 for a little over a year one staring at you all day, now,” he said. D.C., a native of Bris- The new store will fea- Glenpool, J&H Foods has p.m. tow, went to work for and you set your own ture scratch made dough approximately 200 loca- “There are no restric- The families who pick pace,” he said. up the bags may include UPS when he was a and the full Simple Si- tions operating in nine tions as to income. Peo- student at Northeast- And, he loves the out- mon’s Pizza menu, in- states, including Okla- ple just come and pick it only one or two people, doors, which is another or as many as 12 or 13. ern State University in cluding the Original homa, Texas, Kansas, up,” Willis said. Tahlequah, studying to bonus for a UPS driver. Calizone, Signature Spe- Missouri, Arkansas, Ala- “This is fresh produce But they all get food. Since the new corona- “Every month, we see be a science teacher and cialty pizzas, breadsticks, bama, Montana, Idaho and it needs to be picked football coach. virus pandemic hit and oven-baked sandwiches, and Colorado. up today.” the numbers grow,” Wil- so many folks are stay- lis said. “I washed and unload- A church from as far ed the trucks,” he said. ing home, business has picked up for UPS. People are placing is up to handling it,” he phone orders like never clude four new boat slips before. COUNCIL said. that would add a total July 4 event “It has turned a nor- footprint of 116 feet wide mal week into Christmas, from page A1 The Council discussed by 128 feet long. How- plans for this year’s with more people order- Zoning Commission ever, the request now ing. It has probably dou- held a public hearing Fourth of July celebra- must be approved by the tion. bled,” he said. and considered the mat- U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Business for UPS may ter on May 18. Again, no Since July 4 will fall on neers. a Saturday, the celebra- not slow down anytime one attended the meet- - agreed to renew the soon. ing to object to the pro- tion will be held on that city’s annual lease agree- day at approximately 30 “People have learned posal and the Commis- ment with Sequoyah how easy it is to order sion voted unanimously minutes after sunset. Adair Cherokee County As was the case last from home,” D.C. said. to recommend that the (SAC) Nutrition for use But he won’t be worry- City Council give its ap- year, the fireworks dis- of a portion of the com- play will take place in the ing about all those tons of proval. munity center. The lease packages he used to load No one appeared at the South Point area of the is for $4,800. cove. and unload. council meeting Monday - re-appointed Sam His only concern this to protest. The Chamber of Com- Sylvester and Gordon merce has reduced the summer will be fly fish- After some discussion, Pennington to a three- ing. the council unanimously normal social activities year term to the Planning approved the use permit. that take place on the hol- and Zoning Commission Councilman Nick iday due to the pandemic, and the Board of Adjust- Pendley expressed some according to Foos. ment. ‘All because concern about safety is- Other business - rejected a request to - the council approved two people sues, given the explosive place a manufactured fell in love’ nature of fireworks. the 2020-2021 city bud- home at 301 E. Booker T. But Notoro and Blair get of $2.5 million. Washington Ave., follow- assured him that the safe- - approved a request ing the recommendation ty issues have been ad- by Eufaula Cove Marina of the Planning and Zon- dressed. to expand E-Dock to in- ing Commission. Notoro said a sprinkler system will be installed in the building that will ex- FARM tinguish any fire before it gets out of hand. from page A1 Send them a message on The system will in- days, open from 7 a.m. to Facebook or call 918-843- clude a water storage tank 7 p.m., Thursday through 2714 or 361-790- 4713. behind the building so Monday. To get to the berry that if the city water is not Folks can pick their farm, exit U.S. 69 high- available due to the water own blueberries and way at Texanna Road/SH being shut off for some blackberries or Barrow or 150. reason, there will still be his wife Cynthia will pick Go west a short dis- plenty of water to control them for you. tance to the first road on Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary! a potential fire, Notoro Prices remain the same the south, just before you said. as last year, you pick for get to the convenience Robert & Darlene Lane Councilman Todd $4 a pound or $20 a gal- store. Warren said he is “all for” lon; we pick for $6 a Follow that road (E- June 6, 1970 - June 6 2020 1140) to the right (west) the fireworks business. pound or $30 a gallon. Love your children & grandchildren, “If anything ever hap- The Barrows are taking and look for the sign on pens the fire department pre-orders for “we-pick.” the north side of the road. Jamie฀&฀Roberts฀Fears฀and฀Hunter฀•฀James฀&฀Tamara฀Lane฀and฀Mary

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Opinions Peace, peace; when there is no peace so. I know He created ALL of us to be different, look to live peacefully in this life. We can decide to bridge the different and to think differently. We are like a beauti- gap of humanity for future generations to cross over. Even ful broken mosaic that only He can put back together so though this means we will have to be humble enough to everyone can appreciate its beauty. Every color of skin - be walked over by some, we will still be the way for others black, white, red, yellow, etc. should be celebrated for its to get to the other side where there’s love and compassion uniqueness. waiting for all. I still believe there’s only one answer for a hurting I leave you with the words to my favorite song called world and that’s a loving and healing Savior. “The Blessing” that I have continued to sing through all Jeremiah 6:14 NIV states “They dress the wounds of I know the real issue of today is every man’s heart, so this chaos. It is my prayer for my children and for all hu- my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ Lord help us when we keep ignoring the real issues that manity. they say, when there is no peace.” Another version says, are happening in our nation. “The Lord bless you, and keep you. Make His face “They bandage the wounds of my people as if they were I do believe that remaining silent to any abuse of any shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord turn not very deep.” kind is allowing acceptance and teaching ignorance. We His Face toward you. And give you peace... I watch the images that come across the television must stand up and speak up but with a positive message. (Bridge) May His favor be upon you for a thousand screen and hopelessness drops into my stomach like a Yes, racism is real. We cannot close our eyes to it and generations and your family and your children and their rock being dropped into the sea. pretend it does not exist. No form of government will children and their children. May His presence go before Another black man, George Floyd, has lost his life ever change it, for it is a matter of the heart that falls back you and behind you and beside you. All around you, and by the senseless and brutal act of a police officer, Derek on ”The Church” (as a whole-everyone who believes) within you, He is for you. He is for you. In the morn- Chauvin, who placed his knee on this man’s neck while and those issues must be dealt with in our homes first. ing, in the evening. In your coming and your going. In George cried for his mother saying “I can’t breathe.” Then The scriptures again say in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If ym your weeping and rejoicing. He is for you. He is for you. this man lost consciousness and died. Why was there no people who are called by My name will humble them- Amen.” humanity in that moment? Where has man’s compassion selves and pray and seek My face, and turn from gone? their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven, As Americans of all colors hear of this tragedy some and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” Letters try to protest peacefully, but again violence breaks out We are products of our past generations but we can across the land. Anger erupts into rage. Fires are started. choose better outcomes for our children’s sake. Businesses are vandalized and looted, as police vehi- I believe no abuse should ever be tolerated, yet every Thank You cles are burned and officers injured. week right here in McIntosh County there are racist acts On Saturday, May 16 a huge green oak tree, 56 Again I watch in horror and disgust as our nation be- (that can come from either side) and even physical and comes more divided by race, religion, social status and inches in diameter, blew down in the Hanna Cem- sexual abuse of men, women and children of every race etery and fell across several grave sites, knocking the politics. I want to scream at the top of my lungs that this and religion and it needs to stop. brings no honor to this man murdered. This only brings tombstones over. If we want change, we must be willing to be the change. A funeral service was planned for Monday the 18th more people down to his murderer’s level. They become It will change when we stand up for those victims and part of the problem rather than becoming a voice to be and Memorial Weekend was coming up the 23rd. I give them a voice. It will change when the perpetrator immediately began to contact individuals and tree re- heard and a light to shine in the darkest of hours. serves the time for doing the crime. Martin Luther King, Jr. saw a dream of equality and moval companies. I came up with a dead end. I know I get angry too at the situations. I have been an- No way, I thought. was a light even when darkness tried to snuff it out. gry when my own child was called names because she His light and legacy still shines on today because of his But the next day, Sunday afternoon, I received a call dated someone of a different color. I got angry at het in- that said the tree and all the brush had been removed character and the cause that he stood for. He knew God difference shown toward her black boyfriend and friends Almighty Himself created ALL people equal and ALL and cleaned up. but I still know a spirit of love, unity and acceptance is I had to go see for myself this unbelievable story. people should be treated the same. what Our Father God expects out of ALL of us. God is no respecter of persons the Word of God says Not only was it true that the tree and brush were We do not have to agree on every issue of life to agree removed and hauled away, even the leaves, the twigs and sawdust were gone and the stones were back on their base. Only a stump left to show that a tree had management, housing, through the cracks dur- ever stood there. and emotional support. I ing this crisis. I had to bow my head and thank God for those will continue to fight for When it comes to car- young men and women of the Hanna community adequate funding for this ing for children, it really who, through their labor of love, accomplished this program which helps does take a village. This great task. so many foster youth month, I encourage you A simple thank you is inadequate to say how much achieve self-sufficiency. to think about the chil- we who have loved ones buried there do appreciate The COVID-19 pan- dren without a perma- you. Supporting our foster youth demic has also taken a nent home. Whether it Thank you Donnie and Jeannie Nester, Keith Bo- toll on foster youth across is helping a to prepare a May was National Oklahoma Department gle, Hunter Bogle, Chris Layman, Rachael Hart, Don the country. Last week, I meal or being a support Berryhill (Buzzard), Carla Berryhill, Cody Berryhill, Foster Care Awareness of Human Service, with was able to join a virtual system for a family with Month and as adoptive a need for 898 foster Mariah Hendricks, Leonard Stevens, Steven Kennedy town hall with current foster children, we can Jr. (Bub) and Steven Kennedy Sr. and Ken Driskol, parents of three, Christie families. These kids, and and former foster youth all work together to help and I are committed to the families who foster who brought equipment to haul debris off. to hear about what issues support those in foster Jack Mouser ensuring every child has them, need our help and they are facing in their care. If you are interested a safe, supportive, and support. communities. in becoming a foster or forever family. One common theme From unemployment adoptive parent, Okla- With more than we often hear about is to homelessness and a homa Fosters, a recruit- Letters Policy 400,000 young people making sure foster youth lack of healthcare, these ment organization which in the foster care system who age out of the system The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects older youth are at-risk for partners with OKDHS, of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for across the country, we have the resources they suffering from difficult can help you. publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian need to make sure the need to successfully tran- consequences caused by Want to stay up-to- Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. system in place is effec- sition into adulthood. the pandemic. That’s why date on what I’m doing Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel tive and functions prop- The John H. Chafee I introduced a bipartisan in Oklahoma and Wash- or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name erly. Foster Care Indepen- will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers. bill, H.R. 6766, earlier ington on your behalf? “Letters” used do not necessarily reflect the policies, opinions or beliefs of In Oklahoma alone, dence Program helps this year which would Sign up for my newsletter The Indian Journal staff. there are 7,789 children them with education, target support for these by visiting Mullin.house. All letters must have the handwritten signature of the writer and include in the custody of the employment, financial youth so they don’t fall gov/. address and daytime telephone number for verification purposes only (address and phone number will not be published). 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144 Years Ago Sheriff and Deputy at Alma, Ark. February 1943. June 22, 1876 OFFICER DISGUISED HIMSELF AS FARMER ••••• THE JOURNAL Lester Clark, murderer of Jailer Jack Hunter of Eu- Chartered by the Creek Council faula and escaped prisoner, was shot to death near 50 Years Ago PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Alma, Ark., Saturday by Sheriff J.S. McCune and Dep- Thursday, June 11, 1970 William P. Ross – Editor uty Jim Rushing. Disguised as farm hands, Sheriff McCune and Dep- Robert S. Walters To Attend TRIAL OF CALVIN COKER uty Jim Rushing went to the farm on which Clark, un- Passion Play In Germany A special session of the circuit court was called at the der the name of Roy Allen was working, and sought In 1633 the Black Plague was sweeping over Europe, Cherokee Nation Court House by Judge J.B. Mayes on work. Gaining access to the fugitive in this manner wiping out community after community. When it the 29th Day of May, 1876, for the trial of Calvin Coker, without arousing suspicion, and when the officers reached Oberammeru, the village priest and members charged with the murder of Isaac Journeycake, an adopt- sought to arrest Clark he resisted arrest and both of the council vowed on behalf of the villagers that the ed Delaware citizen of said Nation. Sheriff McCune and Deputy Rushing shot him. He Passion of Christ would be faithfully re-enacted every The writ charged that Calvin Coker murdered Isaac died within a few minutes. ten years if God would end the suffering and death. Journeycake, Saturday, 12th day of June, 1875, by shoot- Sheriff McCune went to Arkansas Friday night, act- That same day, the plague disappeared. ing him with a revolver. The jury was selected from a ing on a tip to the effect that Clark was on a farm near The following year the first Passion Play was per- panel of twenty-four persons, summoned by order of the Alma, going under the alias of Roy Allen. With full formed, establishing a tradition which persisted with Judge. co-operation of the Arkansas authorities, Sheriff Mc- few interruptions. For the prosecution, first witness, Daniel Anderson, Cune made his plans for the capture. Delaware, – through an interpreter – states that Isaac Hospital Plans Reportedly Approved Journeycake, Ellis Grimmit and himself were coming WOMAN KILLED AT CHECOTAH TUESDAY It was reported by Mayor Tully O’Reilly that Eu- down the road together, on the other side of Salt creek, Mrs. William Parks was shot and fatally injured at faula City Hospital was approved by State and Federal and just before they got to the cross road, running east Checotah Tuesday night. She was carried to Muskogee authorities. and west from Couch’s to Cokers; they saw about 300 and died in the hospital at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday Further details will be released as soon as the Mayor yards off, Coker and soon as Coker rode up to Journey- morning. is informed. cake, Coker put his arm around his neck and said “who William Parks, her former husband, and Vester Car- is this? Who is he?” and then asked him to go to one side mack were arrested and are being held in the county Bible Workshop Begins June 14 of the road as he wanted to speak to him. jail here in connection with the shooting. at First United Methodist Journeycake kind of smiled and said “you can speak Mrs. Parks and her husband had not lived together The United Methodiss Church will have a Bible to me as well here as off the road.” for some time, it is said. Workshop beginning Sunday night, June 14th through Coker answered yes and slipped his mule between Wednesday night, June 17th. our horses and struck Journeycake with his pistol, who SEN. GORE SPOKE HERE THURSDAY The workshop will be led by Dr. L.D. Thomas, Jr., knocked it back and fended it off. Failed to Get a crowd at Court House, pastor of United Methodist Church in Tulsa. Coker caught him by the hand when their horses So Spoke to Small Audience on Streets shied apart and they fell to the ground, between the hors- Senator (Thomas) Gore, who was widely adver- Joe Hendrix Completes Administrator Program es. Coker then said he was going to shoot him and did tised for a speech in Eufaula Thursday by the papers Joe E. Hendrix of Eufaula Nursing Home has been shoot him, when Journeycake kind of smiled, seized the throughout• the county, spoke to a crowd of people on notified that he has successfully completed the Nurs- pistol and said, “can’t you stop this man?” and fell dead. the streets numbering between forty and one hundred. ing Home Administrator Program conduced by the Health Studies Division of the University of Oklaho- ••••• As there was not an outspoken Gore man of any influ- ence and standing in Eufaula the Senator was com- ma. 100 Years Ago pelled to be introduced by an outside man – Charles ••••• Thursday, June 3, 1920 R. Freeman of Checotah, the only known man of any Lester Clark, Slayer of Jailer Jack Hunter, Killed by political standing in the county who is supporting the 25 Years Ago senator for reelection. Thursday, June 1, 1995 His speech was mostly a criticism of his opponent Scott Ferris. Agreement Pending On Mega Star ••••• The Eufaula Industrial Authority has reached a RANDLEMAN potential settlement with the former manager of the from page A4 75 Years Ago Mega Star Amphitheater, freeing the Authority to seek Thursday, May 24, 1945 additional funds to complete the project. Details of the pending agreement were released to EDITORIAL the Indian Journal on Tuesday by Eufaula Mayor Joe The War Ends Johnson and Bill Price, the Authority’s special counsel. The war has ended in Europe. That is momentous and happy news, of course. The formal surrender County’s “Prophet” Denies Recruiting of millions of Germans puts the stamp of undeni- For State Militia able reality on the fact that Germany is “thoroughly A 64-year-old rural McIntosh County minister has whipped.” Months ago it became clearly evident, even denied accusations he is a national recruiter for the to most of the German high command, that Germany Unorganized Militia movement in the United States. was “whipped,” and that those nazis who remained in Ray Lampley, who ministers from a farm house battle, fight as they would, could not possibly reverse near Vernon, does not, however, deny reports he is a the major decision of the war, and neither could they prophet. hope to change the allies’ terms of “uncondiional sur- “I get my authority from the Bible. Revelations render.” (11),” the affable Arkansas native says. Nevertheless, there were some fanatics who still chose to die for nazism, or who, knowing they had Judge: City Has No jurisdiction On been listed as “war criminals,” preferred death in bat- Lake Cove Road Construction tle to an almost certain end on the gallows. District Judge Steven Taylor has rejected a plea for a temporary restraining order against Eufaula and its COURTESY Eufaula Lieutenant Given High Praise Eufaula Industrial Authority (EIA). Rep. Randleman drops off care packages at Gore Nursing Center. First Lieut. Rueben L. Shirley, who formerly resided The order (or temporary injunction) has been west of Eufaula, received recently a high commen- sought by the owners of Total Marine Services in an attempt to stop construction along Lakeshore Drive the 2020 census. Census national response rate is dation for his part in the crossing of the Rhine river. Shirley was praised by his commanding officer. during the Memorial Day weekend. counts help determine 48.6%, and Oklahoma “The city and the EIA have no contractural relaton how much funding and overall has a 43.6% re- with the construction company doing the paving,” services our towns and R.L. Capps Receives Purple Heart Medal sponse rate so far. If you R.L. (Bob) Capps of Hanna received the Purple Judge Taylor stated. “Thus, the city and the EIA have cities receive annually for haven’t completed your no right to, or ability to, shut down construction.” the next decade. Heart Monday, May 21, 1945, for wounds he received census yet, go to 2020cen- on September 27, 1918 while serving with the 90th The census not only sus.gov or call 844-330- counts people, but is used Civision in the First World War. 2020 to complete it today. Bob is the brother of Andy Capps of Eufaula. as a guide for distribut- Although session has ing federal grants and adjourned, I will contin- BILL PREWITT IS PATIENT IN DENVER Sonshine other monies, which re- Country ue to work and be avail- T-4 Bill W. Prewitt, of Eufaula, has been a patient at sults in more funding for able to any constituents local schools and roads. this hospital since April 9 after serving 8 months over- Christian of District 15 who need seas with the 73rd Tank Battalion in the ETO. He was For each Oklahoman not assistance. Please reach Bookstore counted, our state loses wounded, December 29. 1944, in Holland. out to my office with He was a farmer before he entered the service in an estimated $1,675 per any questions or con- Bibles • Books • Gifts person per year. Over the cerns. You can contact next decade, that’s almost me at randy.randleman@ Located inside $17,000 in lost funding okhouse.gov or (405) Eufaula Pharmacy for every individual not 557-7375. Thank you for counted in the census! allowing me to serve you! That money will instead Rep. Randy Randleman go to other states, and represents District 15 in Oklahoma can’t afford to the Oklahoma House of NEW BOOKS miss out. Representatives, which in- A high response rate cludes portions of Haskell, THE ENGLISH DAUGHTER from all Oklahomans LeFlore, McIntosh, Musk- means more resources ogee, Pittsburg and Se- By Cindy Woodsmall for your community! The quoyah Counties. SECRETS OF MY HEART Senior Center menu By Tracie Peterson THE CROW CALLS June 8 – June 12 By Wanda Brunstetter Monday, June 8: Beef tips with gravy; steamed rice; mixed vegetables; wheat roll; fresh fruit; milk MENDING FENCES Tuesday, June 9: Smothered chicken; seasoned mashed potatoes; seasoned peas; wheat roll; STITCHES IN TIME stewed apples; milk TWO STEPS FORWARD Wednesday, June 10: Pinto beans with ham; macaroni and cheese; seasoned cabbage; wheat By Suzanne Woods Fisher bread; pineapple cubes; milk Thursday, June 11: Baked ziti and meat sauce; Italian vegetables; wheat roll; assorted cookies; 401 S. Main • Eufaula fresh fruit; milk Book Store Friday, June 12: Fried fish; candied sweet pota- Jeff Pippenger (918) 689-9751 toes; buttered spinach; wheat roll; fruit; milk Owner (918)689-7701 Carla McLaughlin

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Trinity Episcopal Church in our society and espe- ple of the Love of Jesus final say! We, we have This past Sunday we what Bishop Michael killing us. cially against People of Christ! We support you the power to bring about celebrated the Feast of Curry called in his Pente- Our own Diocesan Color. While most of the in your witness and thank change by proclaiming Pentecost, when the pow- cost sermon a “pandemic Bishop, Rev. Dr. Edward protests and rallies have you for your courage. We all people are children of er and presence of God’s of the human spirit” – a Konieczny, and newly been the peaceful exer- must continue to use our God and deserving of re- Holy Spirit officially came pandemic of self-cen- consecrated Bishop Co- cise of this country’s right voices and witness not spect, dignity, and love. down to live in Jesus’ teredness and selfishness, adjutor, Rev. Poulson to speak out against in- only in response to the “Pray for our commu- disciples (Acts 2:1-11). of making the “self” the Reed, issued this state- justice, there has been an unnecessary death of nities, state, and country. These men and women center of the world and ment on Monday about element that wants to use George Floyd, and count- Pray for those who protest were completely trans- putting everyone else on the ongoing protests and this time to further divide less others for decades, in peace for justice. Pray formed by the Spirit now the outside as “less than.” violence sparked by the us. but to stand up against for our first responders abiding in them. Now Such self-centeredness, recent death of George “This weekend in those who would seek to and leaders. Pray for all bold, confident and cou- he said, has and continues Floyd. Their words elo- Oklahoma, peaceful divide us further. There our sisters and brothers!” rageous, they would use to be the ultimate source quently go to the heart of gatherings of people from are those in the world The words of Bishops every gift and ability God of all human-created evil this mandate to love our every walk of life and eth- who seek peace and those Ed and Poulson remind gave them to go out and in the world, the cause brothers and sisters as nicity calling for justice in the world who desire all of us to pray for peace witness to the love of God of every instance of one Christ loved us: and equality for all peo- only hate. As a Christian and justice, to seek out and bring people into his person hurting another “Dear Sisters and ple were highjacked by people, in solidarity with and listen for the truth, to kingdom. human child of God. Brothers in Christ, those who have no desire all people of faith, we speak out for those who Nowhere is this sacred Love, he said – Jesus’ self- “It was a week ago to- to seek peace and love; seek the Love and Peace have no voice, and to love and compassion less sacrificial love that day that we witnessed the but only to spread hate of Jesus Christ! value the dignity and sa- more desperately needed saves us, and our sharing horrific death of George and violence. “Friends, we invite you credness of every human than our world here and that same love with ALL Floyd at the hands of “We know that many into a time of prayer and life as we move forward now. Not only are we suf- our neighbors – is the Minneapolis Police. Since of you participated this witness to the Love of Je- during these difficult fering from the effects only way of healing the then we have witnessed weekend in calling for sus Christ. It may seem times. God’s grace and of the worldwide COV- wounds of sin and our protests denouncing the an end to brutality and that the world around us love indeed will triumph. ID-19 pandemic, but we only hope for curing this excessive force which has injustice. Your peaceful is disintegrating, but the We are the ones who are also suffering from pandemic of spirit that is become common place presence is the exam- world doesn’t have the must help bring it. Lake Eufaula Christian Church Our encouraging influ- Paul established this vi- join us at Lake Eufaula Pastor Jeremy Little served in the shadows. whole body. ence will inspire others to brant body of believers. Christian Church .Join welcomes you to Lake Eu- I. The Calling of Barn- II. The Character of seek the Lord. Conclusion: Barnabas us for coffee, donuts, and faula Christian Church. abas: Acts 11: 19-23 Barnabas: (24) A. His III. The Cooperation played a major role in Sunday School at 10. Our services are cur- Thousands were coming Identification: He was a of Barnabas: (25-26a) establishing the early The adult class is cur- rently online on Sunday to Christ, and Barnabas good man filled with the Barnabas sought help to church. He was often rently studying the Book at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on was called into minis- Holy Spirit and faith. He share the Gospel. A. His overshadowed by Paul, of Matthew. LECC Facebook group, try. A. The Anticipation: was respected by others Wisdom: Barnabas went but he served as God had Our worship service and Wednesday evening (21-22a) Many new souls and sought to help others to Tarsus seeking Saul called to faithfully serve starts at 11 a.m. Our at 6:30 p.m. on LECC were coming to Christ. and live a faithful life. En- (Paul) to take him back and encourage. You can Wednesday Night Bible Facebook group, and Barnabas was commis- couraging others is an ad- to Antioch to help him be a Barnabas to encour- Study starts at 6:30 p.m. Awaken Student Ministry sioned to share the Gos- mirable trait of character. preach the Gospel. Barn- age others to seek and Our youth group di- Instagram on Wednesday pel. B. The Approval in B. His Invigoration (24) abas sought Paul’s help to serve the Lord. Some re- vides into elementary at 7 p.m. His Calling (22b) Barn- Barnabas’ life was char- save souls. Wise servants main in the shadows but and secondary classes for Our current series is abas was commissioned acterized by his faith and seek others to help serve are great servants. Bible Study. Our current Serving in the Shadows. to go as far as Antioch serving others with help in the ministry. B. His Are you seeking salva- Wednesday adult series Sunday’s message was to preach. He embraced from the Holy Spirit. Our Work (26b) Barnabas re- tion? 1. Hear the Word. is a study of Galatians. Service of Barnabas from the approval to share the power and abilities come mained in Antioch often (Romans 10:17) 2. Believe Awaken student Ministry Acts 11: 19-26. Gospel. He was willing to from the Lord. The Lord working in Paul’s shadow the Word (Mark 16:16) 3. offers a faith-filled youth Barnabas was a faithful be used by the Lord. C. uses those who submit to to save souls. Barnabas Repent of Sins (Luke 13:3) group study. servant of God who was Affirmation in His Call- His will. C. His Inspira- wasn’t seeking the spot- 4. Confess Christ (Matt. If you are looking for a often overshadowed by ing: (23) When Barnabas tion: (24b) Barnabas im- light. He simply wanted 10:32) 5. Be immersed in respite from the trials and Paul. You can faithfully arrived in Antioch , he pacted many lives being a to serve the Lord. Be will- baptism for remission of tribulations of today’s be a Barnabas by serv- rejoiced in their progress good man filled with the ing to serve the Lord as sins (Acts 2:38) world and a place to wor- ing the church and oth- and encouraged them to Holy Spirit. Our avail- He calls. C. His Witness: If you are searching for ship and study in spirit ers in any capacity. This continue saving souls. We ability and willingness to (26c) The disciples were a church where the Bible and in truth, then join us! series will explore great must be willing to em- be used by the Lord will first called Christians in is preached and taught as Take Your 2020 journey servants who faithfully brace and encourage the exceed our own abilities. Antioch. Barnabas and God’s divine word then with us! Locals honor drowning victims’ memories

LADONNA RHODES was disappointed to say celed this month due to STAFF WRITER the least when Rockla- concerns regarding the Local Checotah resi- homa, an annual hard ongoing coronavirus dent Shannon Bollinger rock music festival, can- pandemic. The three-day festival was set for May 22-24 at Pryor. For 13 straight years Rocklahoma has been known as “America’s Big- gest Memorial Day Party,” with four official stages, as well as many unofficial campground parties and performing acts and on- site vendors. At the first Rock- lahoma held in 2007 there were an estimated 100,000 people (about COURTESY 30,000 per day). Locals toast the memory of Ben Baber and Cody Parrick. Bollinger loved going to the event and liked the fact that every year Onapa Road and drove his friend. p.m. at the boys’ memo- Rocklahoma would pay straight into Lake Eufau- The group, named rial marker on Onapa tribute to those who la and drowned. Bridging the Gap-Search Road. were lost. For 16 days local au- Team, is located in Tul- This year included She understood too thorities and search par- sa but has helped with Ben’s mom, dad (Joe well because she had ties looked for any sign countless searches all Berryman) and sister lost her own son, Joshua of the silver 2005 Pontiac over the state. (Brandy Baber) along Mobbs in 2010. Montana minivan or the The team has had some with several friends. So with the change of boys. unfortunate recoveries, Besides Bollinger’s plans, she decided to take Baber’s cousin, Julie some unfound like Peggy bus, that was cleaned up her Rocklahoma’s Big Ol’ Pendley of Fayetteville, McQuire who was last by Checotah Officer Aar- Bus ( a modified bus) Ark., was the driving seen at her home in Stid- on Stubbs and dispatcher down to Onapa Road to force and organizer of ham, but the best ones Samantha Stubbs to be honor some other fami- many search groups that have been when the loved used for the annual toast, lies this year, the families included law enforce- one has been found alive local Becky Parker also of Ben Baber and Cody ment and volunteers. and well. donated the flower ar- After seeing where James Graham, who rangement that went on COURTESY Parrick. These two best friends the boys were found she was part of the founding top of the marker. Marker on Onapa Road where the boys drowned in May, 2015. from Okmulgee had stated “I wish we hadn’t members, has been a big “I know what it’s like gone to Rocklahoma on stopped at I-40...we were part of helping Baber’s to want a memory to live May 22, 2015, and never so close to finding them. mom, Donna Berryman, on, that’s why I wanted made it back home. A We could have been here with a Facebook page to help,” Bollinger said. huge storm had come in, sooner.” “Remember Ben Baber” “I know we will still cry, This has been the driv- that can be followed. flooding the entire area. but now we can cry in As the rains got harder ing force now behind the Each year a group of the boys had gotten lost search team that Pendley friends and families get appreciation too because on their way back. Mis- started five years ago af- together for an annual our children are not for- takenly, they went down ter losing her cousin and toast to the lost at 10 gotten.”

Thursday, June 4, 2020 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries Voter registration deadline Friday, June 5, is the the June 30 election date. county. Susan Mae Kelley last day to apply for voter The County Election Applications also are registration in order to be Board responds in writ- available at www.elec- Dec. 2, 1943 - May 24, 2020 eligible to vote in the June ing to every person who tions.ok.gov. 30 elections. submits an application Voters are reminded She grew up in Iowa daughters, Sherry Drum The following elections for voter registration. The that political affiliations and lived in California. and husband Edward of will be held: response is either a voter cannot be changed at She moved to Okla- Reno, Nevada, Julie Ed- - Primary Election identification card listing any time between April 1 homa to live close to her wards and Jeff Lambert - Graham-Dustin the new voter’s precinct and September 1 in even- children. of Eufaula; her sisters, School District General number and polling place numbered years. She received her GED Janet Etzel of Arizona, Election location or a letter that Other significant on Feb. 17, 1982 from Judy Callan of Fairfield, Persons who are Unit- explains the reason or deadlines approaching Indian Hills Community Iowa and Joyce Damron ed States citizens, resi- reasons the application include June 23 as the last College. of Iowa, 14 grandchildren dents of Oklahoma and at for voter registration was day to submit applica- On December 24, and 20 great-grandchil- least 18 years old may ap- not approved. tions for absentee ballots 1959, Susan married Her- dren. ply to become registered Any person who has by mail; early voting on man D. Edwards. She is preceded in voters. submitted a voter regis- June 25-26 from On June 18, 1985, Su- death by her parents, a Those who aren’t reg- tration application and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on san married Everett Leon sister, Jerry Massey, and istered or need to change who has not received a June 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 Kelley. He preceded her her husband, Everett Kel- their registration may response within 30 days p.m. at the county court- in death on May 25, 2000. ley. apply by filling out and should contact the Coun- house; and election day Susan Mae Kelley, 76, Susan was a home- Cremation arrange- mailing an Oklahoma ty Election Board office. voting on June 30 from of Checotah, Oklahoma maker. ments were made with Voter Registration Appli- Oklahoma Voter 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your passed away Sunday, May Survivors include: her Hunn, Black & Merritt cation form in time for it Registration Applica- precinct polling place. 24, 2020, in Stigler. Susan sons, Kirk Edwards and Funeral Home & Crema- to be postmarked no later tion forms are available Sample ballots can be ob- was born on Dec. 2, 1943, wife Millinda of Porum, tory. than midnight Friday, at the County Election tained at www.elections. in Fairfield, Iowa, the Glen Edwards of Eufaula; Online condolences June 5. Board office located in ok.gov or at the McIntosh daughter of Glen Burton stepsons, Mike Kelley, may be made to the fam- Applications post- the Courthouse at 110 N County Election Board and Anna Florence (Hall) Tim Kelley and Brian ily at www.hbmfuneral- marked after that time 1st, Eufaula, and at most located in the County Angstead. Kelley, all of Iowa; her home.com. will be accepted and pro- post offices, tag agencies Courthouse at 110 N 1st, cessed, but not until after and public libraries in the Eufaula.

Death notices: Tiger Mountain gets new polling location The polling place for Dustin School District new polling place. TAYLOR RENEE DANIEL – Taylor Renee Daniel, 28, of Eufaula, passed away Precinct 460313 has been General Election sched- Some voters have not Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Eufaula. Services will be Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at changed, Janelle McK- uled for June 30, the poll- updated their voter regis- Calvary Baptist Church. night, Secretary of the Mc- ing place for Precinct tration records to reflect Intosh County Election 460313 will be located at their 911 address. If the FELICIA UPTON – Felicia Upton, 31, of Eufaula, passed away Sunday, May 31, Board, announced Friday. the Tiger Mountain Fire ID card is not received 2020, at the Baptist Health Center of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Graveside services are Voters in the precinct Department, 109276 S by June 15, please call the Friday, June 5 at 2 p.m. formerly voted at the 4030 Road, Henryetta. County Election Board at Linda Been residence on Voters who live in Pre- (918) 689-2452 or com- HANNAH RIPPY – Hannah Rippy, 25, of Eufaula, passed away Sunday, May Tiger Mountain. Begin- cinct 460313 will be re- plete a new voter registra- 31, 2020. Services pending. ning with the Primary ceiving by mail new voter tion application online at Election and the Graham ID cards reflecting their www.elections.ok.gov.

used nationalism. the other way. Hence, communism is This model more accu- seen as left while fascists rately shows more simi- are seen as right. larities than differences Obviously, this is a in Marxism and fascism. simplified explanation, They are both failed phi- understanding.) 70 million people world- but the premise is true. losophies that caused Please do not misun- wide between all the vari- States like the Soviet death and pain for mil- Marxists vs. Fascists derstand me. I am not ous communists’ regimes Union, China and North lions, yet one is more ac- arguing that we should over time. Korea used Marxist phi- cepted than the other. Today, it seems that the start calling ourselves It is true that Marx- losophy to create dicta- Maybe it’s time to con- worst possible label you fascists. I have nothing ist and communists are torships the way the Ger- demn all forms of ex- can give a political leader but contempt for the con- not the exact same thing. mans did with fascism. tremism. is “fascist.” Traditionally, cept. But should we not Marxism is the political For years I have had The circle chart also this is a term reserved for have similar contempt for ideology of Karl Marx’s an issue with the gener- shows that Republicans far right leaders and has Marxism? Since WWII, ideas, whereas com- ally accepted left-right and Democrats are not so been applied by many to- fascism has always car- munism is the political political spectrum. As it polarized. If the two par- wards President Trump. ried a negative connota- system based on Marx’s currently looks, Republi- ties can purge any who Yet recently I have seen tion. In fact, the term is ideas. cans are on the right with adhere to either Marx- it used against liberal not really used except as a However, the same fascists on the far right. ism or fascism and focus governors of states who slight towards opponents. holds true with fascism Conversely, Democrats instead on democracy, are keeping quarantines eral students. I find this The public has under- and Nazism. Fascism is are on the left with com- maybe we can work a few in place. Calling a liberal strange and perplexing. standably denounced any a political ideology de- munists on the far left. things out. a fascist seems odd, but, First, do people re- fascist connections. The veloped in Italy during I prefer the model However, for that to historically speaking, it ally know the difference Nazis did cause WWII WWI. The Great War where ideology or par- happen, we need to con- may be understandable. between a fascist and a and were responsible for brought about destruc- ties are on a circle instead demn Marxists as much In the past, conserva- Marxist? And why is it the deaths of more than tion that the world had of a line. In this model, as we do fascists. tives sometimes referred acceptable to call your- 17 million during the Ho- never imagined, leading the bottom of the circle Dr. James Finck is a to liberals as communists self a Marxist but totally locaust. Italian Fascists to be- can be democracy with Professor of History at and Marxists as an attack. incomprehensible to call What is puzzling is lieve liberal democracy Republicans a bit to the the University of Science The problem with this to- yourself a fascist. (For that if Nazis are to fascists had failed, not unlike the right along the circle and and Arts of Oklahoma day is that some on the this piece, I need to note what communists are to communists. Democrats a bit to the and Chair of the Okla- left are owning the title of that I have a word count Marxists, then why is it Both ideologies have left. homa Civil War Sympo- Marxist or, at least, so I do have to generalize. acceptable to associate socialist tendencies, be- At the top of the circle sium. Follow Historically socialist. One of my col- I acknowledge that these with communists when lieving in state control, is totalitarianism with Speaking at www.Histori- leagues refers to himself topics should be explored they are responsible for but whereas communism fascism a bit to the right callyspeaking.blog or on as a Marxist, as do sev- in much more depth and the deaths of between 21- is based on class, fascists side and Marxism a bit Facebook.

Bruce, Avery Higgins, Reuben Robinson, Gene Elementary School Honor Rolls released: Buchanan, Bre’Anna Horton, Bradley Robinson, Sophia The following are the Efurd, Kye Roberts, Kenadee Burns, Aubrey Igney, Carissa Rosamond, Samuel names of Eufaula Elemen- Folsom, Luke Rodebush, Mattie Camren, Kasen Jackson, Jason Ross, Brooklyn tary School students who Garcia, Juan Sadler, Lakyn Carey, Kandyn Jennings, Cameron Samples, Peyton made the second semes- Garner, Riley Steele, Kase Clark, Michael Jones, Aaliyah Sheppard, Lyla ter Superintendent’s and Gragg, Briley Stevens, Carter Colbert, Karstan Jones, Alliyson Simmons, Morgan Principal’s Honor Rolls. Green, Kylee Stith, Jacob Collins, Aubri Jones, Chevelle Singleton, Heidi Superintendent’s Green, Leah Storms, Ayden Collins, Jayson Jones, Donald Smith, Brooklyn Honor Roll Hansen, Miranda Tackett, Ivy Collins, Kara Jones, Holden Smith, Desirea Adams, Ami Hickman, Jana Taylor, Carsen Coppick, Paige Kiker, Dakota Smith, Ryleigh Adams, Sami-Jo Hickman, Jasper Taylor, Noah Crafton, Bryce Kingfisher, Ryder Smith, Tru Anderson, Andrew Hughes, Mackenzie Templeton, Cylee Cragg, Acelan Lee, Natalya Southerland, Mason Ballard, Landen Johnston, Doss Turner, McKinna Cummings, Trenton Littleman, Kayne Stevens, Carsyn Beaird, Walter Kammer, Kayleigh Upton, Caleb Daniel, Adisyn Lively, Erick Sutton, Carrolline Bell, Thaddaeus Lanham, Aubree Walker, Lewis Dill, Paydin Luna, Olivia Swepston, Jayden Bladen, Hadley Lanham, Payden Wingo, London Dufour, Presleigh Luttrull, Lorean Swindell, Michael Bohannon, Baylor Lee, Maddison Principal’s Honor Roll Duncan, Megan Martin, Raymond Tate, Dalton Box, Abby Leeper, Codi Adams, Ronnie Epley, Layla McCarty, Honey Taylor, Andalynn Box, Asher Little, Rayleigh Adams, Savanna Ford, Westyn McIntyre, Bentley Thomison, Katie Box, Paislee Lynn, Kyiah Anderson, Annabelle Fry, Traven McNeely, Alyson Thompson, Kristee Brumley, Noah Martin, Tucker Anderson, Paydin Galliton, Taylor McNeill, Rylee Thompson, Zoey Buck, Tyse McDaniel, Claudia Ballard, Gavin Gill, Darbee McQuay, Rylan Townley, Kaylee Bumgarner, Trinity McLaughlin, Grayson Bastian, Shyann Gordon, Haylee Meineke, Gracie Trimm, Gavin Byrd, Christina Miller, Alyvia Beaver, Hannah Gore, Jagger Michener, Chloe Tuch, Rithanak Carey, Aidyn Moore, Jaxton Beckwith, Owen Graham, Jeslie Murphy, Braydon Tuch, Rithpechana Charlton, Ethan Murrill, Payton Blanco, Gracey Grantham, Levi Neill, Ava Walling, Joshlyn Corsini, Tessa Needham, Hannah Booth, Cameron Ham, Franklin Nixon, A’Nyah Wayne, Sawyer Cox, Lialah Oden, Payton Booth, Samuel Hamby, Olivia North, Cruz Williston, Marina Crawford, Danielle Quinn, Grayson Brantley, Lee Harton, Ameallyn Pendley, Ava Wise, Aleaya Curtis, Nathan Rainwater, Hannah Breeding, Mark Hawthorne, Matthew Phelan, Stetson Wise, Ian Downum, Mason Reiter, Luke Bridges, Max Hearod, Elijah Plunkett, Jessikiah Woods, Preston Earthman, Kambria Reynolds, Khloe Brinkley, Aiden Heathcock, Garrett Ramirez, Olivia Yahola, Jeremiah Efurd, Jabin Richardson, Karsyn Brown, Keyiera Higgins, Kalvin Rea, McKinley Yahola, Meske

PAGE A8 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Volunteers unload food destined for folks in need

I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma State Representative, District 18.

I am a lawyer and I have been representing people for over 15 years. I will be a strong voice for the people of this district.

As the father of a child with disabilities I understand what accessible and affordable healthcare should look like, and how to bring better healthcare to rural areas of our state like District 18.

Oklahoma is growing. Tulsa and Oklahoma City are showing obvious signs of benefiting from this growth. Meanwhile our district is being left behind because we do not have a voice of lead- ership in the Legislature.

We need more jobs and opportunities so that when our best and brightest go away to for school or training they have something to come back to. A place where they can get a good job, start a family, and grow our communities.

I believe in Criminal Justice reform. We need to keep the promise of SQ 781 and break ground on facilities to care for and heal those plagued by addiction.

I am pro-life. I believe in protecting ALL of our Constitutional Rights.

I am not only a critical thinker, but an independent one. I will not be a “yes man” for leadership or cower to anyone. I am not doing this for a career in politics, I am doing this for the people of District 18. Paid for by Breken Wagner for Dist. 18 House Seat. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, June 4, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

Fountainhead Creek Golf Course opens doors New membership packages to be offered to single golfers and families

MORGAN TAYLOR Golfers are being pre- REPORTER sented with the option to Life has slowly begun have one golfer per cart returning to normal for by not charging them for some businesses. the second cart if it is two The Fountainhead people. Creek Golf Course is one “Luckily golf is out- of the first to re-open as side and you can easily of Monday, May 18. practice social distancing It has been over a while golfing, the only month since the course interaction is in the club- has shut down. The house where people pay course is located in the and we have been sure to Lake Eufaula State Park. keep that as safe as pos- Director of Tourism sible,” said Lee. and Recreation Kyle Lee The golf club is also of- said the course is taking fering a limited menu for extra precautionary mea- patrons. sure to protect employ- “We are serving mostly ees, members and cus- prepackaged food with tomers. the exception of a few “In the proshop where items that don’t require a people check in a piece lot of contact.” Lee said. of Plexiglas has been put Currently there are no up in order to protect the CLINTON SINCLAIR, VIDEOGRAPHER | COURTESY requirements to limit the Fountainhead is opening up for business and taking precautionary measures. staff and the people who amount of people who are golfing,” Lee said. “We can be on a golf course at have put out extra hand then but I don’t believe in Fountainhead employ- “We have spent time some renovations on the one time. that being an issue,” said ees were able to continue while the course was clubhouse and added a sanitizer all around, we “If the course gets that clean the carts more thor- Lee. working. Updates and closed making upgrades. 70-inch TV. busy and it becomes an With the exception renovations were made We worked with the Trib- oughly with upgraded issue, we will confront it GOLF cleaners after each use.” of high-risk employees, during the shut down. al Construction making See , page B2

RODNEY HALTOM | INDIAN JOURNAL RODNEY HALTOM | INDIAN JOURNAL RODNEY HALTOM | INDIAN JOURNAL Bronc rider Brian Upton flies through the air after getting bucked Taylor Cummings nearly made a successful ride on the bronc Zac Newsome rides the bull known as Oklahoma Twister during off during the Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo. named Wildfire during the Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo. the Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo. Rodeo action runs deep in McIntosh County Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo RODNEY HALTOM grounds. Cowboys and cowgirls compete in events veteran rodeo cowboys like Checotah’s Duvall family, SPORTS EDITOR like bull riding, bronc riding, calf roping, breakaway Bill, Roy and Spud and Ote Berry. They earned several McIntosh County has a strong and deep tradition roping, saddles bronc riding, barrel racing and the fan world champions and are legends in rodeo lore. The of producing professional rodeo cowboys and cow- favorites junior and peewee barrel racing and mutton family trait lives on in Riley Duvall who has finished girls. Legendary events such as the Duvall Steer Wres- busting. in the top 10 to compete in National Finals Rodeo the tling JackPot, the Checotah Round-Up Club Rodeo, Money the Hard Way is also a fan favorite for any- last two years. Duvall’s cousin, Mason Carter also has Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo and the L.J. Jenkins one crazy enough to get the cash prize from the bull’s been on the rodeo scene making a name for himself. Buckin on the Lake Bull Riding Extravaganza draw neck. In addition to various vendors with delicious World Champion bull riders from across the planet participants and spectators to McIntosh County from eats and drinks, other various items will be on site. invade Eufaula for the annual Bucking on the Lake, across the country. Checotah is the Steer Wrestling Capital of the World an L.J. Jenkins promotion in August. Fans can watch The annual Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo bucks so it is no wonder that McIntosh County plays host to their favorite bull riders competing against each other into action the last Thursday through Saturday of the several great rodeos throughout the year. The founda- on the best rodeo bulls in the world. last weekend in July at the McIntosh County Fair- tion of rodeo action in McIntosh County began with Make plans now to attend any of these great family

2020 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments NSU named Tournament Date Tournament Name Number of Boats Ramp May 23, 2020 OK Team Fishing Trail 30 Southpoint Havens as May 30, 2020 S. Central Bass Anglers 15 Southpoint May 31, 2020 Future Bass Trails 60 Southpoint head men’s June 6 & 7, 2020 FLW 150 Southpoint basketball coach June 13, 2020 Poker Run 300 North Cove June 14, 2020 Future Bass Trails 60 Southpoint Northeastern State June 20, 2020 Tulsa SW Hookers 100 Southpoint University will be wel- June 20 & 21, 2020 OK Bass Federation 50 Southpoint July 11 & 12, 2020 OKC Team Fishing Trail 30 Southpoint coming back Ja (pro- July 18, 2020 Future Bass 60 Southpoint nounced as Jay) Havens July 25, 2020 Whole Hawg Poker Run 350 North Cove as its eleventh head men’s August 1, 2020 Future Bass Trails 60 Southpoint basketball coach, Interim August 8, 2020 Hawg Hunters Bass 70 Southpoint Director of Athletics Matt August 9, 2020 Future Bass Trails 60 Southpoint Cochran announced. Sept. 5, 2020 Crappie Masters 75 North Cove “NSU is a special place Sept. 5 & 6, 2020 Skeeter XFL 175 Southpoint for me, and it’s been a big Sept. 12 &13, 2020 Seminole Bass Club 10 North Cove part of my life and who Sept. 12 & 13, 2020 Crappie Masters 75 Southpoint I am,” said Havens. “I Sept. 18,19, & 20, 2020 PVA Mid-America Chapter 50 Southpoint have two degrees from Sept. 19 & 20, 2020 Chickasaw Bassmasters 20 North Cove here, and I got to serve Sept. 24, 2020 Muskogee FOP 12 Southpoint Sept. 26 & 27, 2020 Skeeter XFL 175 Southpoint as a graduate assistant for Sept. 27, 2020 Fish N Frenzy 35 North Cove two years under Coach Oct. 3, 2020 Electrified Bass 12 North Cove (Larry) Gipson after Oct. 3 & 4, 2020 OK Bass Federation 50 Southpoint playing for him for a year, Oct. 10 & 11, 2020 Sooner Bassmasters 14 Southpoint and I got to play for Ken Oct. 17 & 18, 2020 N OKC Bassmasters 12 SouthPoint Hayes. It’s a great place, Oct. 17 & 18, 2020 Lake Thunderbird 15 NorthCove I know what it meant for Oct. 24 & 25, 2020 OK Team Fishing Trail 30 Southpoint me, and I’m excited to COURTESY Oct. 25, 2020 OK Bass Nation 35 Southpoint get to sell that to recruits. Shane Laughlin of Eufaula has been successful at several noodling contests Nov. 6, 7, & 8, 2020 Lawter & Assoc. LLC 375 North Cove on Lake Eufaula and throughout Oklahoma. See HAVENS, page B2 CUTLINE

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Sports GOLF from page B1 Sooners to reopen athletics facilities ing.” We painted and rear- The golf course is ranged the pro-shop and launching membership to football on July 1 made it a bit more mod- packages and offering ern. We got new beer more beer selections to The University of has guided every step of and expected to follow a practices for personal in- coolers and more beer help promote the opening. Oklahoma will begin vol- our meticulous process. number of safety proto- teraction. Additionally, selections. We are having “I’ve been making a lot untary football workouts At OU, we are fortunate cols and guidelines. the athletics department new signs made that we of trips to Fountainhead in about a month. Facili- to have one of the most OU Athletics’ medi- is implementing height- will put outside. and working with our su- ties will be reopened for respected teams of doc- cal staff collaborates ened cleaning and strict We made the most of pervisor Larry Patterson them on July 1, the uni- tors and athletic trainers with the OU Health Sci- safety policies for con- our time by continuing to to oversee the upgrades versity announced. in the country. We have ences Center, Norman duct. Planning has been work on the on grounds and make sure the course This decision, OU looked to them for direc- campus student health all-encompassing, ac- and the course looks as was ready to reopen. We Vice President and Di- tion in our preparation officials, independent cording to head athletic good as ever,” said Lee. launched membership rector of Athletics Joe and protocols. They will in-state and out-of-state trainer Scott Anderson. Fountainhead staff packages that Fountain- Castiglione said, puts continue to play an im- infectious disease ex- “We believe in our ap- were able to maintain head hasn’t had in a cou- OU in position to meet portant role in the weeks perts and public health proach and are convinced working during the CO- ple years. We have differ- its goals all while being leading up to our open- specialists in the consid- that it best positions our VID-19 shut down other ent options for the family fully prepared. ing and beyond. eration of recommen- student-athletes and staff than the high-risk em- or single memberships,” “As we have planned Upon returning to dation of when athletes for long-term success. It ployees explained Lee. said Lee. for the reopening of our Norman, Sooner stu- return to campus. Staff is with great excitement “We were left with For those interested in facilities, the health of dent-athletes will be and student-athletes that we look forward to about four or five guys visiting or needing fur- our student-athletes and evaluated for clearance will receive extensive, their return in prepara- working that maintained ther information contact staff has been our top by the medical staff. advanced and ongo- tion for the upcoming the grounds, which was Fountainhead Creek Golf priority,” Castglione said. Student-athletes will be ing education regarding sports seasons,” Cast- a job we couldn’t stop do- Course at 918-689-3209. “It is the principal that continuously monitored facility usage and best glione said.

100 contests. Havens from a six-win season in HAVENS led the Tigers to back- 1997-98 to 14 in 1998-99. from page B1 to-back Great American “I could not be more I’m equally excited about Conference (GAC) Reg- excited or proud to the potential for the pro- ular Season Champion- welcome Coach Ha- gram and the impressive ships (2016 and 2017) vens home,” said Co- changes around campus. and won the 2017 GAC chran. “Coach Havens “We have a plan, we Tournament. He also has a strong track re- are going to hold people took the Tigers to their cord of putting together accountable to a higher first NCAA Division II championship-caliber standard, and believe in Central Regional during basketball programs on the process. We will work that 2017 season. the court and inside the as hard as possible to find At East Central, Ha- classroom. He under- student-athletes who will vens posted a winning re- stands the Northeastern buy into our program, cord in each of his seven- State University mission, and I believe that wins seasons and never missed the Tahlequah commu- are a byproduct of how the postseason, with 14 nity, and the rich history you operate and what players named All-GAC, of the men’s basketball you’re doing every day. and one named as Play- program. At NSU, we We are going to hold true er of the Year. Havens take great pride in our to our high standards and posted three straight 20+ men’s basketball alumni pursue excellence in ev- win seasons at ECU and and what they represent. erything we do on and off won 25, a program-best Coach Havens is a perfect the floor.” in 2017. bridge to that past and Havens played at Under Havens, ECU the future of our men’s Northeastern State for earned honors in the basketball program. two seasons (1996-98) classroom, claiming the “We were humbled KIM OPPER | COURTESY under NSU Hall of Fame National Association with the number of qual- Matthew, Owen, and Katie are having a blast Days on June 6-7, when everyone can fish with- ity applicants in this catching crappie on Lake Eufaula. Introduce out a state license head coaches Ken Hayes of Basketball Coaches someone to fishing on Oklahoma’s Free Fishing and Larry Gipson. After (NABC) Team Academic search. I would like to one year away from NSU, Excellence Award twice publicly thank our advi- he returned as a graduate (2018 and 2019). sory group for their hard assistant under Gipson. Before arriving in Ada, work during this pro- ‘Test the Waters’ on Free Fishing Days; They won two straight Havens spent eight years cess. Members included: Lone Star Conference as the assistant basketball Our athletics adminis- No License Needed June 6-7 North Division champi- coach at Drury Univer- tration, Jamie Hall, Scott onships and advanced to sity, which claimed the Pettus, and Don Vieth, the regional semifinals 2013 NCAA Division II Faculty Athletics Repre- Anglers hoping to in- when they buy a license. ers, streams and ponds of the NCAA Division II National Championship. sentative Dee Gerlach, troduce someone to the The Department’s Free across the state. People tournament. He has been He helped the Panthers Larry Gipson (retired sport of fishing this year Fishing Days can help us who just don’t know a member of teams that to five Great Lakes Valley head coach), and Pete have a chance to take introduce new anglers where to start can turn have gone to nine NCAA Conference West Divi- Vanzant (men’s basket- them for free June 6-7. and ensure that great to the “Where to Fish” Division II Tournaments sion Championships and ball alumnus).” Everyone can fish (while fishing and habitat work map at www.wildlifede- and two NCAA Division two tournament champi- Havens’ father Jerry is practicing social distanc- will continue for years to partment.com/fishing/ I Tournaments. onships. Drury had great a member of Oklahoma ing, of course) without a come. There’s no excuse wheretofish. And while “I am excited to see success in the NCAA, ad- Coaches Association Hall state fishing license on not to take someone fish- public waters are open Coach Ja Havens return vancing to the NCAA Di- of Fame, Oklahoma Bas- Oklahoma’s Free Fishing ing on June 6 and 7. The to anglers, fishing on any to NSU to lead the men’s vision II Tournament six ketball Coaches Hall of Days. weather is usually nice, private property will still basketball team,” said times and going 173-68 Fame and National High “These are some of the the fishing is great and, require the landowner’s President Steve Turner. in the eight years he spent School Coaches Asso- best days to take a new- best of all, it’s free.” permission. “Three things really im- with the program. ciation Hall of Fame. His comer or youth fishing While Free Fishing Anglers may also sign pressed me about Ja. His Before moving to brother Jon is the head with you,” said Skylar Days allows people to up to receive the weekly love for his family, pas- Drury, he spent four men’s basketball coach at St. Yves, fishing coordi- fish without having a Oklahoma Fishing Re- sion for teaching young seasons at the Univer- Richland College (Tex- nator for the Oklahoma state fishing license, an- port. Compiled by De- men, and his record of sity of Tulsa as an assis- as) and was an assistant Department of Wildlife glers still must abide by partment personnel and wins over the past 19 tant coach and director coach at NSU. Conservation. “There’s all other fishing regu- independent contribu- years. He and his wife, of basketball operations. Havens grew up in no state fishing license lations including daily tors, this report reveals Angie, are proud NSU The Golden Hurricane Stillwater, Okla. and requirements, so some- bag limits and size re- inside information on alumni and are a great fit earned two Western Ath- graduated high school in one who has never been strictions. And for folks the best places to fish, in our community.” letic Conference champi- Lewisville, Texas. before can just wake up not familiar with fishing when the fish are biting, Havens will come to onships during his tenure Havens’ wife Angie is in the morning and head just yet, the Department and what baits they are NSU from East Central and advanced to the sec- an occupational therapist out for a fun day of fish- has a handy Fishing Re- hitting the most. Anglers University (Ada, Okla.) ond round of the NCAA and also played women’s ing. And someone from sources page online. can have the fishing re- where he was head coach Division I Tournament. basketball at Northeast- out of state can visit and Even though the out- port e-mailed to them for seven seasons, carry- Havens started his ern State. The couple has enjoy what Oklahoma’s doors are always open in by subscribing at www. ing a record of 131-74, coaching career at St. three sons: Trey, Trent, waters have to offer Oklahoma, the Wildlife wildlifedepartment. and was the fastest coach Gregory’s in 1998 and and Ty and one daughter, without worrying about Department encourages com/fishing/fishingre- in ECU history to win helped the team improve Tatum. having a state fishing li- everyone to heed health port. cense.” officials’ recommenda- Participants in Free Oklahoma was the tions for staying safe Fishing Days should first state in the nation during the COVID-19 note that local permit to offer free fishing days outbreak. For anglers, it’s requirements may still almost 40 years ago and easy to distance yourself apply June 6-7 at specific << Ja Havens is has since been followed from others by the length fishing areas such as city returning to by dozens of other states of an adult’s fishing rod. lakes. Also, all of Lake Northeastern that have established Urban areas across Texoma is open for free State similar days. the state offer angling fishing June 6, but free University “License sales are one opportunities through fishing will only apply to as the head basketball of the primary sources the Wildlife Depart- the Oklahoma portion of coach. of funding for the De- ment’s Close to Home the lake June 7. Anglers

COURTESY partment,” said Barry Fishing Program, which must abide by all Texas Bolton, Chief of Fisher- provides quality fishing fishing license and per- ies for the Wildlife De- opportunities without a mit requirements when partment. “Sportsmen long drive from home. fishing the Texas portion and sportswomen pay Anglers also have ac- of Lake Texoma on June for conservation projects cess to public lakes, riv- 7.

Thursday, June 4, 2020 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors Kiefer Angler Busts State Record With 143-pound Paddlefish A fishing guide who quickly took a weight and normally gives clients a saw 146 pounds. “I then chance to snag a big Okla- got on the phone with homa paddlefish outdid wildlife management, himself May 23 when he and they immediately hauled in a 143-pound headed our way. … The giant that was certified Game Wardens did an the official state record outstanding job with the for that species, beating fish from the handling the previous record by a and gathering-informa- whopping 10.5 pounds! tion standpoint.” The fish actually Senior Fisheries Bi- missed being a rod-and- ologist Jason Schooley reel world record by only was one of two ODWC about a pound! employees able to rush Jeremiah Mefford of out to Keystone Lake. He Kiefer was enjoying some said they “immediately family time at Keystone headed to the lake with Lake on the Saturday of the scale, cradle, and ad- Memorial Day weekend ditional equipment. … when he connected with We had the fish weighed the huge primitive fish within 68 minutes of re- that harkens to prehis- ceiving the call, and I felt toric times. He operates that was about a best- Reel Good Time Guide case-scenario response Service but was taking time.” the day off to spend some Even though Mefford time fishing with his wife, was prepared to harvest Ashley, and his son, Bro- the huge fish, he indicat- dy. ed that he would choose JASON SCHOOLEY, ODWC | COURTESY Because of some to release it if possible. Kiefer angler Jeremiah Mefford, with help from his son, Brody, May 23, 2020. At 143 pounds, the fish busted the previous record by unique regulations per- Schooley determined a holds the state-record paddlefish he snagged at Keystone Lake on 10.5 pounds. taining to the snagging successful release would and harvest of paddlefish, be possible, as the angler the case. He said his de- trum is covered with tens as among the healthiest Anglers wanting to ex- several variables lined up had shown great concern cision to release this fish of thousands of sensory in the nation, and the perience battling these in order for the record about the well-being of was based on its solid receptors that enable the sport of snagging paddle- large fish are required paddlefish to be certified the paddlefish from the chance of survival and fish to detect weak elec- fish draws anglers from to have a state fishing li- by the Oklahoma Depart- moment he snagged it, that the angler agreed to trical fields produced by many states. The Wildlife cense (unless exempt) ment of Wildlife Conser- and the fish had been relinquish possession. In zooplankton, its primary Department’s paddle- and a free paddlefish per- vation. These included: treated with great respect. some cases, the delays re- food. fish management pro- mit. Regulations for pad- The fish was snagged Also, the water tempera- quired to certify a record The American pad- gram involves an exten- dlefish snagging can be on a day when harvest is ture was still somewhat fish might result in the dlefish roams lakes and sive process of netting, found here in the Okla- allowed. (Paddlefish reg- cool, which helps with fish’s death. rivers of the Mississippi weighing, measuring and homa Fishing Regula- ulations prohibit harvest survivability. “Paddle- Mefford wrote that he Basin. Paddlefish were marking paddlefish with tions Guide. on Mondays and Fridays, fish are ram ventilators, enjoyed visiting with the once very abundant metal bands on the lower And anyone wanting and ODWC will not cer- meaning that they need ODWC personnel. “And across their range but jaw. For several months to arrange a guided pad- tify any paddlefish re- to swim constantly to best of all, they were able have declined in many every year, the Depart- dlefish trip can find a list cords on those days.) get oxygen through their to release the fish, and it areas. These fish can ment operates a Paddle- of state-licensed fishing The angler had not gills. Restraining a pad- swam off vibrantly.” live up to 30 years, and fish Research Center near guides here on the Wild- reached his two-fish an- dlefish can often result The paddlefish is a they can grow to huge Miami, Okla. life Department’s website. nual limit for paddlefish in mortality, especially primitive species, with sizes. The rod-and-reel harvest, and therefore he in warm water temps,” a fossil record dating to world record American could legally hold and Schooley said. the age of the dinosaurs paddlefish, snagged in harvest the fish. (Regula- As it would be illegal about 75 million years Kansas in 2004, weighed tions specify no culling, for Mefford to release ago. Resembling a shark, 144 pounds. The largest which means a paddle- the fish himself (also it has smooth skin and a American paddlefish on fish cannot be held or known as culling), he skeleton mostly of carti- record, taken by a spear- restrained but must be agreed to relinquish pos- lage. fisherman in Iowa in released promptly if an session of the live fish to A long paddle-like 1916, reportedly weighed OSAA ruling puts angler chooses not to the Wildlife Department blade, called a rostrum, 198 pounds. superintendents backs harvest the fish.) so it could be released. extends forward from Oklahoma’s paddle- ODWC employees Schooley said the fish was the fish’s head. The ros- fish population is seen against the walls were nearby and were resuscitated for about able to respond in a time- 10 minutes on the boat ly manner to weigh the ramp then moved farther Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic As- fish and witness the state- offshore. “When the fish sociation’s board vote to reject the associations’ record affidavit. showed signs of vigor, we plan with COVID-19 guidelines to restart high Mefford wrote about let loose, watched it sink, school activities beginning June 1 has put school the day’s experience on and then monitored the superintendents backs against the wall. The vote social media. “It was time fish’s movements using was 7-6 and basically whipped the hands of the to leave … and then came Livescope (sonar). The OSSAA of any accountability. my favorite sentence: fish plainly swam into Each school district now has to develop their ‘Just one more.’ My wife deeper water, remained own set of precautions. The odds are greater state and son both decided to upright, and we followed wide for a head or neck related fatality than a let me reel one in, and of its directed swimming for COVID fatality. The impact monetarily is sub- course I’m OK with that. a few minutes until we stantial, but more importantly the safety and Little did I know it was a were convinced that the livelihood of student athletes and staff. true monster! fish was likely to survive Three areas will play a huge factor in the fu- “This fish had my arms the experience.” ture of this subject, accountability, responsibility worn out, and I was not Mefford’s catch was and liability. quite sure if it was from 76 inches in total length You can rest assured that somewhere, some- my lack of working out, and 44.5 inches in girth. time there will be a lawsuit due someone getting or was it a giant? After The previous state record sick or even dying. fighting the fish for sev- weighed 132 pounds, 8 What happens if in a football conference if eral minutes, it surfaced ounces, and was snagged half the schools decide not to play and the other about 40 feet from the about two years ago by half decide to play, how does that work? What if boat, and we got our first Larry Dale Morphew out a kid gets sick with the flu, will schools suspend glimpse along with four of the Arkansas River. everything? other boats watching the Schooley said this case I believe that private schools’ enrollment battle play out.” was fortunate in that it could blow up and then will the OSSAA toss out Once Mefford had the resulted in a successful COURTESY the enrollment numbers for future class assign- paddlefish at the boat, he release, which isn’t always Kye Efurd reeled this awesome fish in the Lake Eufaula/Stid- ments? ham-Fame area. This bass weighed little over 8lbs and was Will club sports teams now become the new almost 20 inches long. He was excited along with his mom Kinya Efurd-Meineke and grandparents Jerry and Vicki Efurd. normal like AAU style? Will some other sub- Oklahoma centenarians celebrate stitute governing body begin to organize club June birthdays sports for towns in Oklahoma? These are all real Lake Eufaula Fishing Report questions you must ask yourself. Francille Mace, 101, 106, Seminole. for June 6 No one loves sports more than I do, but safe- Tulsa County; Thera If you know an Okla- ty is the number one priority. The one factor Elles, 101, Carter; homa citizen 100 years Elevation above normal, water 69 and murky. that could end all of this is a vaccine. But until Jessie Collins, 102, Jack- of age or older and would For current elevation conditions go to the US then, like other business owners and employ- so; Elenora Lipinski, 102, like to honor them (at no Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www. ers, schools have to make critical decisions dur- Oklahoma; Marie Beaver, cost) with a biography, swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. ing this unprecedented health epidemic instead 102, Oklahoma; Waldine an award certificate and a White bass excellent on jigs, minnows and small of washing their hands of accountability. 1-2-3 Henderson, 103, Tulsa; Golden Okie Pin contact lures in coves, around points and sandbars. Blue break. Flora Hairell, 103, John- Gloria Helmuth at 918- and channel catfish good on live shad, shad and ston; Cecil Harrison- 510-0150 or at centenari- worms below the dam and along the dam. Large- Davis, 103, Atoka; Olga ansok.com. mouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crickets, small Smith, 103, Tulsa; Mary Centenarians of Okla- lures and worms along riprap, rocks, standing Rodney Haltom Childs, 104, Oklahoma; homa is on Facebook. timber and in coves. Sports Editor Leona Ford, 104, Cad- Due to Covid-19, all Report submitted by Cannon Harrison, game do; John Gilbreath, 104, awards will be made by warden stationed in McIntosh County. 918-689-2191 Payne; Winifred McKeel, U.S. Mail. [email protected] Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, June 4, 2020 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

1.66” X 10.2” Legal Notice words and figures. HOUSING / LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES OKLAHOMA (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, PROPERTY /s/ Brendon Bridges The Board of County Com- (918) 452-3685 or Tammi L. CLASSIFIED Legal Notice JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT missioners, McIntosh County, Johnson at Water Quality Divi- Real Estate For Sale Published in the Indian Jour- COURT Oklahoma is seeking six month sion, Oklahoma Department of AD NETWORK nal, Thursday, June 4 and 11, Prepared by: sealed bids for: Environmental Quality (DEQ), 2020 Jacob A. Hansen, OBA Road/Bridge Construction P.O. Box 1677; 707 N Robin- 2,500 sq. ft. updated lakev- FOR MORE INFO CALL Eagan Law Office IN THE DISTRICT COURT A#33902 cashier’s check, a certified check Material and Services for McIn- son, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma iew house by marina - two 1-888-815-2672 IN AND FOR McINTOSH LLOYD LEGAL PLLC tosh County; 73102, (405) 702-8100. Based COUNTY lots close to marina - 2.5 FOR SALE five104 percent S. Muskogee (5%) of the Ave.bid shall Sand, Gravel, Rock, Chip, on the application the DEQ will acres or half acre by Coon STATE OF OKLAHOMA Tahlequah, Oklahoma (918)Materials, 689-2528 Asphalt, Asphalt either issue a draft permit or IN THE MATTER OF THE 74464 Labor, Culvert Pipe, Corru- draft denial. Notice of the draft Creek and Avalon Bay. Own- 15WEED (fifteen) WIPERS: days from New, date Used, of this and ESTATE OF CLIFFORD HAR- Re-covers. Front End Loader Brackets. 918.201.2020 – Tel. gated Steel, Tin Horns, Tires permit or denial will be pub- er finance - lease to own. RIS LOGAN, 918.574.6927 – Fax & Tubes, Equipment Rentals, lished. This application may be full21’ noand more 30.5’ carts.than PH.15 (fifteen)405-321-7843 days 918-490-3520. in, beDeceased. denied the benefits of or be Attorney for Petitioner Striping, Grader Blades, Haul- reviewed at the, office of, Long- WANT TO BUY CASE NO. PB-2019-51 ing, Concrete, Concrete Labor, town RW&S Dist.#1, at 120 4. NOTICE Certification TO CREDITORS of Non- Three bedroom one bath on Bridge Labor. E 2nd St in Longtown, Ok or OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY To the Creditors of CLIF- Bid is for the 6-month bid- the DEQ headquarters, 707 N. one acre one mile west of FORD HARRIS LOGAN, De- Legal Notice BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA gui- Published in the Indian Jour- ding period of July 1, 2020 PetitionRobinson, filed Oklahoma in said Cause City, on Okor Checotah 1.5 miles north. tars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, ceased: THRU December 31, 2020. All persons having claims nal, Thursday, June 4, 2020 Metal siding/roof, covered etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, thirty (30) days from the date of the Bid: # 2020-4 against CLIFFORD HARRIS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF deck, two outbuildings. others. Call or text 918-288-2222. THE MCINTOSH COUNTY Bidding Period Closing Legal Notice www.stringswest.com LOGAN, Deceased, are re- Date and Hour: June 12, 2020 $65,000 no owner financ- quired to present the same, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Published in the Indian Jour- • IN THE MATTER OF @3:00 p.m. nal, Thursday, May 21, 28 and ing. 918-869-6046 text or FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for with a description of all securi- Sealed Bid Opening Date title and confirming possession as • ty interests and other collateral THE June 4, 2020 voicemail. cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 ESTATE OF, and Hour: June 15, 2020 Case SC-20-52 • R113 R114. Convenient. Certified (if any) held by each creditor @9:00a.m. with respect to such claim, to POLA O. FORD, A one-thirdNOTICE (1/3) BY PUBLICATION interest in a part • Professionals. Call 312-291-9169 or visit Decedent Location: Commission- THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA SERVICES RefrigerantFinders.com Andrea Logan, Personal Rep- ers’ Meeting Room, McIntosh • resentative, at the Law Office Case No. PB-2016-1 TO: Michael & Sandra Carter, NOTICE OF HEARING PE- County Courthouse, 110 North Defendant, GREETINGS: ADVERTISE STATEWIDE of KAY ROBBINS WALL, At- First Street, Eufaula, OK torney for Personal Represen- TITION TO SELL REAL PROP- You are hereby notified that Lawn Services ERTY Requesting Authority: McIn- the Plaintiff, Belle Starr Ranch, Put your message where it matters most tative, P.O. Box 769, Eufaula, tosh County – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We OK 74432 on or before the fol- NOTICE is hereby given that has filed a Small Claims in J2B’s Lawn Service - Eufau- Rita S. Monroe, Personal Rep- Bid packets can be picked the District Court of McIntosh la lake and surrounding ar- can place your ad in 155 newspapers. lowing presentment date: July up at the office of Ronda Prince, For more information or to place 28, 2020 or the same will be resentative of the Estate of Pola County, Oklahoma, to collect eas - mowing, weed eating, O. Ford, has filed in this Court McIntosh County Clerk, 110 past due debt as to the fol- an ad, contact Landon Cobb at forever barred. North First Street, Eufaula, OK weed control, tree trimming, (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at Witness my hand the 27th a Petition To Sell Real Property lowing described real estate in belonging to said estate and 918-689-3375 McIntosh County, Oklahoma, lot cleaning. Free estimates 1-888-815-2672. Managementday of May, (SAM)2020. registration The Board reserves the right /s/ Andrea Logan located in McIntsoh County, to-wit: and bids given. Call/text Jon Oklahoma, to-wit: to accept or reject any or all Lot 24, Block 11 in Belle Andrea Logan bids. 580-634-1883. ATTENTION tractors)Personal in order Representative to be awarded Lake View Country Estates Starr Ranch Lots 26 and 27, Block 2 First and all Defendant must an- HOMEOWNERS Submitted by: tion of said Plaintiff on file in said /s/ Kay Robbins Wall Addition swer said Petition on or before The hearing on said Peti- Legal Notice the 15 day of June, 2020 or Special Services NEED A NEW Kay Robbins Wall, OBA th #9303 tion has been set for the 9 day Published in the Indian Jour- judgment and decree will be METAL ROOF of June, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock nal, Thursday, June 4, 2020 granted as prayed for in said All your gravel, sand, rock • Attorney for Personal Repre- SIDING OR WINDOWS? a.m., in the District Courtroom, PUBLIC NOTICE Petition. and other materials deliv- sentative cordanceP.O. Boxwith 769specifications on McIntosh County Courthouse, The Longtown RW&S Dated and signed the 11 day FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY file in the Engineer’s Office. Plans, ered. Full loads (ten wheel- Eufaula, OK 74432 Eufaula, Oklahoma, at which (property)Dist.#1, situated Pittsburg in McIntosh County, lo- of May, 2020. SAVE UP TO 30% OFF specifications and other bidding nd er) or half loads. Tractor and (918) 689-7737 time and place any person in- cated at 120 E 2 St in the (SEAL) skid steer available. Terry’s LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS terested may appear and show Greer Heights addition in Long- /s/ Carlye Thompson cause, if any there be, why said town, Ok has filed a Tier II ap- COURT CLERK, Trucks 918-707-0732. NO MONEY DOWN Application should not be ap- plication on April 24, 2020 to a MCINTOSH COUNTY, NO PAYMENTS FOR 4 MOS. Legal Notice proved. New discharge Permit for mu- OKLAHOMA Published in the Indian Jour- DATED this 26 day of May, thenicipal official wastewater Plat thereof. from Long- BELLE STARR RANCH Roofing Mobile Homes Accepted nal, Thursday, June 4 and 11, 2020. /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED town RW&S Dist.#1, located at PROPERTY OWNERS ASSO- Senior/Military Discounts 2020 BY BRIAN McLAUGHLIN 1121 Bower Rd. the SE ¼ of CIATION SAVE HUNDREDS NOTICE OF DEFAULT (JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Sec- P. O. Box 945 • Metal Roofs OF DOLLARS Little Turtle RV & Storage COURT) tion 29, Township 9N Range Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 • Shingles Storage Unit J-67 EAGAN LAW OFFICE, PLLC 17E, Indian Meridian. The 918-490-2156 • Hot Tar NEW CALL NOW! Delinquent from February COURNTEY L. EAGAN, discharge point is located at, • Leak Repairs 10, 2020 • Free Estimates ROOFS OBA#22553 Lat:35-13-47”N, Lon: 95-31- 888-878-6443 Little Turtle RV and Storage 150 Foley Ave. 34”W, to Longtown Creek, trib- 918-773-8275 Ron Hutchinson Telephone: (918) 689-253 Petition filed in said Cause on or Legal Notice cell: 918-773-7512 35 Years Experience located at 114161 Highway 69, Eufaula, OK 74432 utary of the Eufaula Lake. The Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose Published in the Indian Jour- 918-689-2528 - telephone permit, if issued, would estab- nal, Thursday, May 21, 28 and and/or dispense said property 918-417-4002 - facsimile lish effluent limitations of the in Storage Unit J-67, rented June 4, 2020 discharge. The purpose of this Case SC-20-54 by Daniel Syvertson, to satisfy notice is to meet requirements TRANSPORTATION Hardcopy plans and specifications NOTICE BY PUBLICATION title and confirming possession as Lessee’s default in payment 15 Legal Notice of OAC 252:4-7-13. If further THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA (fifteen) days from date of this Roll-inRoll-in ShowersShowers information is needed, please Roll-in Showers Published in the Indian Jour- TO: Saruth Garcia, Defendant, Automobiles Roll-inRoll-in ShowersShowers publication. Lessee must pay contact, Eric Ellis at 120 E 2nd Roll-in Showers Lotsnal, TwoThursday, (2) and ThreeJune (3) 4, in2020 Block Roll-in Showersforfor qualifiedqualified Roll-inMay, Showers 2020, and then at said office in full no more than 15 (fifteen) St Eufaula, Ok 74432 or call (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) for qualified Roll-in Showers days from the date of this pub- One (1)INVITATION Bridgeport Beach TO BIDSecond Orange 2008 HHR Chevy, forfor qualifiedqualified for qualified good condition, garage kept, lic notice to avoid this action. for qualified Signed VeteransVeterans for qualified Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) Veteransment98,000 15 (fifteen) miles, days$4,700. from date 405- of Little Turtle RV & Storage Veterans 821-0928. VeteransVeterans of Section Eleven (11), Township CallCall inNow!Now! full no more than 15 (fifteen)Veterans Ten (10) North,NOTICE Range Sixteen (16) OF SALE Call Now! CallCall Now!Now! Legal Notice Call Now!800-975-0056800-975-0056 SPECIAL NOTICES Call Now! Published in the Indian Jour- 800-975-0056 800-975-0056 (918) 689-2528 Call Now! nal, Thursday, June 4, 2020 800-975-0056 800-975-0056800-975-0056 envelope addressed as specified WITNESS my hand and official seal Companion 800-975-0056 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 800-975-0056 McINTOSH COUNTY Looking for female compan- STATE OF OKLAHOMA The June Resale HHaallff IN THE MATTER OF THE Haionl forf motorcycle riding and ESTATE OF: Half to care for four dogs. 918- HHallff KENNETH WAYNE Pr210-9183.iceCOMMISSIONERS MINUTESHCall Jeanlf KERTESZ, DECEASED. will be held June 8, 2020 Half CASE NO. PB-2020-10 (918) 689-2528 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. PriWcaelk -in Tubs NOTICE RESETTING HEAR- (918) 471-4002 facsimile McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. April 6th, 2020 Pforri allc e INGF. ON A Motion PETITION was made FOR by Phillips WAIV- and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation Walk-in Tubs SALES ER OFNo. FINAL R-20-27. The ACCOUNTING, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. th in the West Parking Lot The McIntosh County Board of CommissionersPr metW ion cMonday,aelk April -i 6n, 2020, Tu in ba regu-s G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense ORDER ALLOWING DETER- th larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meetingyour room on the first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6 , 2020. The Motion was approved with floor. Chairman,Moving Michael Sale Burns; ViceW Chairman,alk Bill-i Phillips;n T Member,ubs Tim Pendley; and MINATIONthe following OF HERISHIP, votes: All aye. DIS- County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Advance notice of the Meeting was posted on TRIBUTIONH. BOCC acknowledged AND DISCHARGE receipt of McIntosh County Treasurer Statutory Report as of the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east January 31st, 2020 (prepared by State Auditor and Inspector). of the Courthouse, nd Notice is hereby given to all Hugeentrances moving of the Courthouse, sale June on the 5-6, 2 day of April, 2020.advertising I. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Cash Fund I. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. personsEstimate interested of Needs in and the Request Estate for Appropriations. The Motion was approved 8:00am-5pm, II. Roll was called with 116458 the following responses:S. Burns, present; Phillips, present; and of Kennethwith the Wayne following Kertesz, votes: All thataye. 4208Pendley, Rd., present. Eufaula, six miles J. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Monthly III. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips toneeds... approve Minutes of the on the Reports21st dayof County of May, Officials. 2020, The Motion was approved with thelocated following votes: at 110 N Street. east Commissioners’ of 69 Hwy Meeting on Texannaheld on March 30th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the there wasAll aye. produced and filed in following votes: All aye. the K. District A Motion Court was made of by McIntosh Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Certificate Rd.,IV. Purchase turn Orders:right Aon Motion 4220 was madeRd. by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage th County, State of Oklahoma, a thensigning follow of purchase signs, orders Belle to be processed Starr for payment918-689-2191 on April 6 , 2020. The Motion was Tax. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 386, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, PetitionL. A forMotion Waiver was made of byFinal Phillips Ac- and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer Forest.UTILITIES387, Tools, CANADIAN furniture, VALLEY ELECTRICpro- COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, counting,Quarterly Order Fee Report Allowing (quarter De-ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with AT&T, 317.53, UTILITIES389, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILITIES390, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. paneTIES 391, grill, AT&T, potted 234.34, UTILITIES;plants CDBGand 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- terminationM. A Motion of was Heirship, made by Pendley Distri- and seconded by PhillipsStarting to approve Election June 8, 2020 between the more.MENT; General 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, 1023.09, Road Material3081, bution Boardand PayrollDischarge. Reimbursement. The Motion was approved with the following BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083, PHILLIPS, BILLY Pursuantvotes: All to aye. an Order of this 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 Phillipshours to approve of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and SALARY3086, MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00, RENT3087, SHATSWELL, GINNA Court madeRequisitioning on theand Receiving 28th dayOfficers (County Jail). The Motion was approved CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER of May,with 2020, the following notice votes: is All given aye. LEASE3089, EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, thatO. on A theMotion 17th was made day by ofPhillips June, and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for A FIREMENPUBLIC GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE NOTICE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove)continuing for $200.00. The Motion was from day to day thereafter VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093, INDIAN NATION 2020, atapproved 9:00 with a.m. the following a hearing votes: All aye. WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, shallP. be A Motion held was before made by the Pendley Hon- and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 30.70,How UTILITIES3096,much do public EAST notices CENTRAL cost? ELECTRIC, The ECE, Oklahoma 120.01, UTILITIES3097, Legislature CANADIAN sets of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was orable Judge Bridges in Room VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098, PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST approved with the following votes: All aye. between the same hours until said sale SPRAYING3099,a rate, which EAST is typically CENTRAL muchOKLAHOMA lower APPRAISAL, than other LLC, newspaper 6200.00, PARCELS3100, ad rates, 1 ofQ. the A MotionMcIntosh was made County by Pendley Dis- and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic AT&T,so the 166.03, cost UTILITIES3101,of notices can OG&E, be 99.28,controlled, UTILITIES and 3102, exact CVEC, wording 164.29, UTILITIES3103, – rather trict Courthouse,payment for Bank 110 of America N. First P-Card statement (March 2020) for $337.53. The OG&E, 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Street, Motion Eufaula, was approved Oklahoma with the following votes: All aye. 188.27,than a UTILITIES3106, summary – MILLER printed. OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES 3107, R. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendleyhas to approve been 324A Claim completed according to law. AT&T, 157.97, UTILITIES3108, AT&T, 108.88, UTILITIES; Health 301, OKLAHOMA STATE 74432, for and payment all to persons Porum Public inter- Works Authority in the amount of $24,817.50 DEPT OF HEALTH, 10939.38, SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- ested may(District appear #2). The andMotion contest was approved with the following votes: All aye. ING303,The public ELITE isSPRAY well-served SERVICES, LLC,by notices80.00, PEST published SPRAYING304, in a FIVEcommunity STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, S. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of 129.40, OFFICE SUPPLIES305, STATEWIDE COMMERICAL CLEANING COMPANY, 1250.00, the same.Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was JANITORIALnewspaper. SERVICE306, BLIZZARD, APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, Witness,approved the with the undersigned, following votes: All aye. TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86, TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, JudgeT. A of Motion the was District made by Pendley Court and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of 182.46, POSTAGEwww.oklahomanotices.com METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, of McIntoshwith the following County, votes: State All aye. of Please bring lawn chairs and 41.85, UTILITIES313,for free access AT&T MOBILITY, to public 309.62, notices UTILITIES314, in Oklahoma OG&E, newspapers 248.85, UTILITIES315, Oklahoma,U. A Motion this was 28 made day by Pendleyof May, and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 43.00, 2020. Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transferrespect of social distancing. SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN-Legal Notice with the following votes: All aye. Petition filed in said Cause on or ING1919,PUBLISHER’S HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920,Published SUES RECYCLING in the Indian & SANITATION, Journal, Thursday,W. A JuneMotion 4 was and made 11, by 2020 Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of 75.00, TRASHNOTICE SERVICE1921, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 118.74, OKLAHOMAPARTS1922, CINTAS, ALCOHOLIC 56.68, BEVERAGEAppropriations LAWS (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The UNIFORM CLEANING1923, CANADIAN: VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE,ENFORCEMENT CVEC, 105.62, COMMISSIONMotion was approved with the following votes: All aye. UTILITIES1924, AT&T, 266.50, UTILITIES1925, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by PhillipsAnnouncements to approve Transfer at beginning of Sale All8333.20, real Road estate Material1926, advertised P&K herein EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00,NOTICE BLADES1927, OF INTENTION CINTAS, TO APPLYof Appropriations FOR AN (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of is130.02, subject UNIFORM to CLEANING1928, the Federal HOPKINS Fair FUEL & PROPANE, 218.53,ALCOHOLIC FUEL1929, RINKER BEVERAGE LICENSE$127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANKIn OFaccordance AMERICA, 88.86, with PARTS1931, Title 37, SectionY. 522 A Motionand Title was made37A, by Section Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as HousingYELLOWHOUSE Act, MACHINERY which makesCO., 716.10, it HYDRAULIC FLUID1932, HOPKINS OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in willthe amount ofexplain pay out procedures. illegalRENT ON toHANNA advertise YARD, 200.00, “any RENT1933, pref- NAPA2-141 AUTO Firehouse PARTS, 2089.05, Pizza PARTS1934, and Sandwiches, LLC,$135,000.00. 428699 The Texanna Motion was Rd., approved with the following votes: All aye. DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24,Porum, TIRES1935, OK CVEC, 74455, 161.51, a UTILITIES1936, Limited Liability Company,Z. A Motion herebywas made publishes by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll erence,PUBLIC SERVICE limitation CO. OF OK., or discrimi-35.90, UTILITIES1937,notice EAST CENTRALof its intention ELECTRIC, to ECE, apply 35.00, within sixty daysdated from April 8thisth, 2020. date The to Motion the was approved with the following votes: All aye. Lots NINE (9) and TEN (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 bidsThis is a Cash Only Sale.Block THREE (3), of Bridgeport nationPROPANE, because 2366.63, FUEL1940, of race, AT&T color, (SBC), 202.20,Oklahoma UTILITIES1941, Alcoholic AT&T, 52.58, Beverage UTILITIES; Laws Enforcementreceived Commissionfor asphalting. The for Motion a was approved with the following votes: religion,Jail-ST 1236, sex, MR. PRINTER, handicap, 247.00, famil- SIGN1237, MR.Retail PRINTER, Beer 247.00, License SIGN1238, under G&C ELEC- authority of andAll in aye. compliance A Motion was with made theby Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve TRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURNsaid KEY Act: HEALTH That CLINICS, it intend(s), LLC, 12345.03, if granted such awarding license bid to to operate McGuire Brothers. as a The Motion was approved with the following ialMEDICAL1240, status orMR. nationalPRINTER, 96.00, origin, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. PLIES1242, OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243,Retail Beer SIMPLISTIL establishment WELLNESS, 459.00, with businessAB. premises (9:30 a.m.) located Quarterly at Meeting 428707 of County Officials. NothingPublications new to report. have been in the McIntosh County Democrat orCLEANING intention SUPPLIES1244, to make ICS any WACO such SALES, 209.00,Texanna SUPPLIES1245, Rd., O In REILLY Porum, AUTOMO- McIntosh, Oklahoma,Attended under by County the businessClerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and all three Commissioners. preference,TIVE INC., 20.98, limitation TINT1246, PRODIGY or dis- SOLUTIONS,name INC, 1677.00, of Randy’s phone Mcards; and Mtg M. Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. and Indian Journal on the following dates: 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 Dated this 28th day of May, 2020. crimination.”REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. April 30, May 7, May 14 and May 21, 2020. ThisFINANCE, newspaper 529.98, COPIER will LEASE350, not know- DOUGS AUTO REPAIR,Signature 71.00, ofREPAIRS351, applicant BRANS- (s): If partnership,Signed this all13 thpartnersRoll-in day of April, must 2020.Showers Roll-insign. If Showers CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFFcorporation an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers inglyV. Reports accept any advertising for company a manager must sign. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS real A.estate 911 which Coordinator, is in Matt violation Hackler, gave his report to the BOCC. for qualified B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her/s/ report Betty to Morrisonthe BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified for qualified ofVI. theAction law. Items All persons are here- County of McIntosh, State of OklahomaBill Phillips, Vice Chairman If you havefor qualifiedany questions, please contact A. A Motion was made by Phillips and secondedBefore by Pendley me, tothe approve undersigned purchase of notary Tim public, Pendley, personallyMember appeared: by informedreplacement that allvehicle dwellings for Emergency Management. The Motion was approved with /s/ Betty Morrison Veterans advertisedthe following are available votes: All on aye. an ATTEST: Veterans B. A Motion was made by Pendley and secondedto beby Phillips known to toapprove be the Transfer person(s) described in and who executed the McIntoshVeterans CountyVeterans Treasurer’s Office equal opportunityof Appropriations basis. (Emergency Management)the foregoing in the amount application of $6,000.00. and The acknowledgedRonda Prince, that County she Clerk executed the Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. same as her free act and deed. Call Now!Call Now! C. Sherry Burke with Health Dept. came and gave update on COVID-19. On th at 918-689-2491. Thursday April 9 , 2020, the Eufaula Health/s/ Dept. Angela will offer Long testing with prior Call Now! appointment from 9am until 1pm. Call Now! (Notary Public) 800-975-0056800-975-0056 D. BOCC and Monica Smith, Jail Administrator,August discussed 19, COVID-19. 2023 (My commission expires) In the event800-975-0056 of inclement800-975-0056 weather, sale may be canceled. (SEAL) LPXLP HalfH alf PriceP rice HalfH alf Walk-inW Taulbks-i n Tubs PricPer ice Walk-iWn Talukb-isn Tubs

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GREETINGS: TOSH County, Oklahoma, in STATE OF OKLAHOMA Dated this day 5-15-20 Courtney L. Eagan, OBA Sand, Gravel, Rock, Chip, You are hereby notified that the above entitled and num- IN THE MATTER OF THE (seal) #22553 Materials, Asphalt, Asphalt the Plaintiff, Belle Starr Ranch, bered cause by the Plaintiff, ESTATE OF DENNIS WAYNE By: /s/ Deserea Crawley Eagan Law Office Labor, Culvert Pipe, Corru- has filed a Small Claims in and that you must answer the SIZEMORE, DEPUTY COURT CLERK Attorney for Plaintiff gated Steel, Tin Horns, Tires the District Court of McIntosh petition filed by Plaintiff in the Deceased. FOR MCINTOSH DISTRICT 150 Foley Avenue & Tubes, Equipment Rentals, County, Oklahoma, to collect office of the undersigned Court CASE NO. PB-2019-55 COURT CLERK Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Striping, Grader Blades, Haul- past due debt as to the fol- Clerk on or before the 2 day COMBINED NOTICE TO APPROVED BY: (918) 689-2528 ing, Concrete, Concrete Labor, lowing described real estate in of July, 2020, or judgment CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF /s/ Greg A. Metzer Bridge Labor. McIntosh County, Oklahoma, against you and a decree quiet- HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT Greg A. Metzer, OBA # Bid is for the 6-month bid- to-wit: ing Plaintiff’s title in and to the AND PETITION FOR DISTRI- 11432 Legal Notice ding period of July 1, 2020 Lot 8 in Block 6 of Belle following described property BUTION METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C. Published in the Indian Jour- THRU December 31, 2020. Starr Ranch and premises situated in MC- AND DISCHARGE 1 South Broadway, Suite nal, Thursday, May 28, June 4 Bid: # 2020-4 and all Defendant must an- INTOSH County, Oklahoma, All Creditors having claims 100 and 11, 2020 Bidding Period Closing swer said Petition on or before to-wit: against Dennis Wayne Size- Edmond, OK 73034 NOTICE OF LEASE SALE Date and Hour: June 12, 2020 the 15 day of June, 2020 or A tract of land situated in more, Deceased, are required (405) 330-2226 The Oklahoma Department of @3:00 p.m. judgment and decree will be the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) to present the same, with a (405) 330-2234 (FAX) Wildlife Conservation is accept- Sealed Bid Opening Date granted as prayed for in said of Section Four (4), Township description of all security in- ATTORNEYS FOR PLANTIFF ing cash bids for an Agricultur- and Hour: June 15, 2020 Petition. Eleven (11) North, Range Sev- terests and other collateral al Lease on the Eufaula Wildlife @9:00a.m. Dated and signed the 11 day enteen (17) East of the I.B.M., (if any) held by each Creditor Management Area in McIn- Location: Commission- of May, 2020. McIntosh County, State of with respect to such claim, to Legal Notice tosh County. For information ers’ Meeting Room, McIntosh (SEAL) Oklahoma, better described KAY ROBBINS WALL, Attorney Published in the Indian Jour- about the leases, contact Area County Courthouse, 110 North /s/ Carlye Thompson as follows: Beginning at the for Personal Representative, at nal, Thursday, May 28, June 4 Biologist J.D. Ridge at 918- First Street, Eufaula, OK COURT CLERK, Southeast Quarter (SE/4); P.O. BOX 769, Eufaula, Okla- and 11, 2020 617-1113. To receive lease bid Requesting Authority: McIn- MCINTOSH COUNTY, thence South 88º 16’ 51” West homa 74432, on or before the IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF packets, contact Kelli Joyner at tosh County OKLAHOMA along the South line of the said following presentment date: MCINTOSH COUNTY 918-683-1031. Bid packets can be picked BELLE STARR RANCH Southeast Quarter (SE/4) a June 22, 2020, or the same will STATE OF OKLAHOMA up at the office of Ronda Prince, PROPERTY OWNERS ASSO- distance of 134.14 feet; thence be forever barred. PAUL ROM, McIntosh County Clerk, 110 CIATION North 06º 39’ 00” West a dis- /s/ Veola Ivon Wade Plaintiff, North First Street, Eufaula, OK P. O. Box 945 tance of 317.89 feet; thence Veola Ivon Wade vs. Legal Notice 918-689-3375 Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 North 85º 49’ 43” East a dis- Personal Representative D. ARNOLD CLINTON, aka Published in the McIntosh The Board reserves the right 918-490-2156 tance of 164.56 feet to a point Further, all persons inter- Dennis Arnold Clinton, if liv- County Democrat, Thursday, to accept or reject any or all on the East line of said South- ested in said estate are hereby June 4, 2020 bids. th ing, and if deceased the un- east Quarter (SE/4); thence notified that on the 8 day of known successors of D. AR- ASR PUBLIC NOTICE – Lake Legal Notice South 01º 11’ 53” East along July, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A. NOLD CLINTON, aka, Dennis Eufaula East Published in the Indian Jour- the said East line a distance of M. in the District Court of Mc- Arnold Clinton, deceased, AT&T Mobility, LLC proposes Legal Notice nal, Thursday, May 21, 28 and 323.77 feet to the Point of Be- Intosh County, Oklahoma, Fi- and to construct a 270-foot self- Published in the McIntosh June 4, 2020 ginning nal Accounting, and Distribu- State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- support lattice Communications County Democrat, Thursday, IN THE DISTRICT COURT and judicially determining tion of the estate and Discharge homa Tax Commission Tower. The tower is antici- June 4, 2020 IN AND FOR MCINTOSH their possession and owner- of the Personal Representa- Defendants. pated to have dual lighting, red Peoples NATIONAL BANK COUNTY ship of said real property, all as tive will be heard and ordered Case No.: CV-2020-45 and medium intensity white CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA STATE OF OKLAHOMA set forth in the petition, will be and all persons interested in NOTICE BY PUBLICATION lights FAA Style E (L-864/L- 74426 BOBBY RAINBOLT and rendered accordingly. said estate are notified then STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: 865/L-810). The Site location “Since 1911” SHAWNNA RAINBOLT, Dated this 13 day of May, and there to appear and show i. “D. ARNOLD CLINTON, is 116610 S. 4240 Rd., Eufaula, NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff, 2020. cause, if any they have, why aka Dennis Clinton Arnold, McIntosh County, OK 74432, (N DATE MAY 13, 2020 -vs- LISA RODEBUSH, Court the same should not be done. if living, and if deceased, the 35-19-22.2, W 95-28-26.9). The NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The known heirs, execu- Clerk The Final Account and Pe- unknown successors of D. AR- Federal Communications Com- TO ROBERT MARSHALL OR By:______, Deputy tition for Distribution will be mission (FCC) Antenna Struc- tors, administrators, trustees, nd NOLD CLINTON, aka Dennis TO ANY PARTY OR PARTIES devisees and assigns of VELMA GAITHER LAW OFFICE filed on or before the 2 day of Clinton Arnold, deceased” ture Registration (ASR, Form HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE COLBURN, Deceased, LESTER Attorneys for Plaintiffs July, 2020. GREETINGS: 854) filing number is A1166634. HEREIN DESCRIBED PROP- CLINTON COLBURN aka L. Henryetta, OK /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ERTY, TO-WIT: C. COLBURN, Deceased, and BRENDON BRIDGES FIED that you have been sued – Interested persons may review 2009 GMC SIERRA PK VIN LESTER LEE COLBURN, De- JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT in Case No. CV-2020-45 in the application (www.fcc.gov/ # 3GTEK23349G120636 ceased, Legal Notice COURT the District Court of McIntosh asr/applications) by entering THIS SALE WILL BE CON- The unknown heirs, execu- Published in the Indian Jour- Submitted by: County, Oklahoma, by Paul the filing number. Environ- DUCTED TO SATISFY A LIEN tors, administrators, trustees, nal, Thursday, May 28 and /s/ Kay Robbins Wall Rom as Plaintiff and you and mental concerns may be raised ON SAID PROPERTY CLAIMED devisees, successors and as- June 4, 2020 KAY ROBBINS WALL, OBA each of you must answer said by filing a Request for Environ- BY PEOPLES NATIONAL signs, immediate, and remote, CASE NO. PB-2020-22 #9303 Petition filed in said Cause on mental Review (www.fcc.gov/ BANK, CHECOTAH, OK. A of VELMA COLBURN, De- NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS Attorney for Personal Repre- or before the 10th day of July asr/environmentalrequest) and PUBLIC SALE WILL BE HELD ceased, OF JOHNNY CRAIG RITCHIE, sentative 2020, or the allegations con- online filings are strongly en- ON JUNE 9, 2020 AT 4:00 LESTER CLINTON COL- aka JOHNNY RITCHIE, P.O. Box 769 tained therein will be taken as couraged. The mailing address PM. SAID SALE TO BE HELD BURN aka L. C. COLBURN, DECEASED Eufaula, OK 74432 true and judgment rendered to file a paper copy is: FCC AT THE PEOPLES NATIONAL Deceased, and LESTER LEE All persons having claims (918) 689-7737 as prayed therein, against you Requests for Environmental BANK STORAGE LOT LOCAT- COLBURN, Deceased, against Johnny Craig Ritchie, and each of you, quieting the Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, ED AT 108094 S 4200 RD, Defendants. aka Johnny Ritchie, deceased, title and confirming possession 445 12th Street SW, Washing- CHECOTAH, OK, SAID PROP- Case No. CV 20-32 are required to present the Legal Notice as to the following described ton, DC 20554. ERTY WILL BE SOLD TO THE ALIAS same with the necessary Published in the Indian Jour- property, to-wit: HISTORICAL EFFECTS – HIGHEST BIDDER. SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY vouchers, to the undersigned nal, Thursday, May 28, June 4 Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Public comments regarding the PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK PUBLICATION NOTICE Personal Representative at the and 11, 2020 Block One (1) Bridgeport Beach potential effects from this site BY: /s/ Glenda Park, AVP THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Law office of Gregory R. Stid- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Second Addition, a subdivision on historic properties may be SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO: ham, 106 South Broadway or MCINTOSH COUNTY located in the Southwest Quar- submitted within 30-days from TO BEFORE ME THIS 13 DAY The heirs, executors, ad- P.O. Box 265, Checotah, Okla- STATE OF OKLAHOMA ter of the Northeast Quarter the date of this publication to: OF MAY, 2020 ministrators, devisees, trust- homa, 74426, within 60 days of CREDIT ACCEPTANCE (SW/4 NE/4) of Section Eleven Amanda Sabol– CBRE, 70 West NOTARY PUBLIC /s/ ees and assigns of VELMA the date of first publication of CORPORATION, (11), Township Ten (10) North, Red Oak Lane, White Plains, Stormy Moham COLBURN, Deceased, LESTER this notice, or by the 27th day of Plaintiff, Range Sixteen (16) East of the NY 10604, whiteplainscultur- MY COMMISSION EXPIRES CLINTON COLBURN aka L. C. July, 2020, or the same will be v. I.B. & M., McIntosh County, [email protected] or (914) 08-05-20 COLBURN, Deceased, and LES- forever barred. COLBERT GORDON, Oklahoma, according to the re- 694-9600. COMM #16007588 TER LEE COLBURN, Deceased; Dated this 20th day of May, Defendant. corded plat thereof. The unknown heirs executors, 2020. Case No. CS-19-135 barring and enjoining you administrators, trustees, devi- /s/ Jimmye Erline Ritchie NOTICE BY PUBLICATION and each of you from ever as- Legal Notice Legal Notice sees, successors and assigns, Jimmye Erline Ritchie, Per- COLBERT GORDON you serting any right, title or in- Published in the McIntosh Published in the McIntosh immediate and remote, of sonal Representative are hereby noticed that you terest in and to said property County Democrat, Thursday, County Democrat, Thursday, VELMA COLBURN, Deceased, have been sued by Credit Ac- adverse to the determination of June 4, 2020 May 28 and June 4, 2020 LESTER CLINTON COLBURN ceptance ownership made by the Court. INVITATION TO BID IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF aka L. C. COLBURN, Deceased, Legal Notice Corporation and you must WITNESS my hand this 20 The Board of County Com- MCINTOSH COUNTY and LESTER LEE COLBURN, Published in the Indian Jour- answer Plaintiff’s petition on day of May, 2020. missioners, McIntosh County, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Deceased; nal, Thursday, May 28 and or before JULY 27, 2020 or MCINTOSH COUNTY, Oklahoma is seeking six month IN THE MATTER OF THE GREETINGS: June 4, 2020 a money judgement in the COURT CLERK sealed bids for: ESTATES OF EDITH KYLE RE- Take notice that you and IN THE DISTRICT COURT amount of 4,989.55 plus in- (SEAL) Road/Bridge Construction PLOGLE, A/K/A EDITH RE- each of you have been sued IN AND FOR McINTOSH terest will be rendered accord- By:/s/ Carlye Thompson Material and Services for McIn- in the District Court of MCIN- COUNTY ingly. Deputy tosh County; (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6

Legal Notice BROOMFIELD, KENNETH & CYN- EMERSON, MICAH, 48.40 KIRK, STEVE & JENNIFER, 44.10 NEWMAN, LEROY & REGINA, 50.55 SMITH, JAMES TRENT & KARI Published in the McIntosh County THIA, 454.75 EUFAULA DIALYSIS CENTER, KIZZIA, JACK R. LIVING TRUST, NIPPERT, KEGAN, 25.83 LYNN, 126.88 Democrat and Eufaula Indian Jour- BROWN, JAMES W., 182.78 236.53 139.78 NORWOOD, PAUL & ANGELA, SMITH, MITCHELL A., 22.60 nal, Thursday, June 4, 2020 BUNYARD, ROBERT CHAD & CAR- EUFAULA MONUMENT COMPANY, KNAB, TOM, 126.88 54.85 SMITH, SHAWN, 64.53 S.A.& I. 172 (2012) LENE, 104.30 45.42 KRAMER, RICHARD & SYLVIA, OAKES, CARMEN KAY & CHARLES, SMITH, WILLIAM JR., 92.48 Notice is hereby given, pursuant BURDINE, JAYMN MONROE, 67.75 EVANS, EDDIE, 81.73 69.90 144.08 SNOOK, TIMOTHY GLEN, 78.50 to 68 O.S. § 3102 that certain taxes BURKIE BELLE’S, 459.05 FAIRCHILDS, JIM & DEBRA, 97.95 KWIK ‘N’ EZ #2 - GENTRY, 311.78 OHLDE, JOSH & JULIE, 104.30 SNOWDEN, WILLIS, 89.25 on personal property have become BURNES, MONROE T & CANDACE, FEATHER, ROBERT L & JENNIFER KWIK ‘N’ EZ #3 BDWY, 885.83 OK WORLD OF SANDSTONE LLC, SOUTHEAST CLINIC URGENT delinquent for the year 2019, and if 59.15 L, 244.21 KWIK’N’ EZ TRUCK STOP, 2,347.83 295.65 CARE, 182.78 not paid within thirty (30) days from BURNS, CHRIS & JACKIE, 98.93 FIELDS, JAMES R. & JAMES D., LAKE COUNTRY FITNESS, 119.35 OLDHAM, JAMES M. & LINDSEY D., SOUTHEAST IMAGING, 206.43 date of this publication, shall be BURNS, ELDON, 325.28 239.75 LAKE, STEPHEN WAYNE & MONI- 134.40 SOUTHERN, JERRY, 87.10 placed on a personal tax lien docket CANNON, JOE KIRK JR. & JULIE, FIELDS, ROSE, 284.89 CA, 34.43 OLIVER’S AUTO TRUCK BOAT, STEWART-GREEN, TRENA KAY in the office of the McIntosh County, 217.18 FINANCIAL CONCEPS MORT- LAKE, STEPHEN WAYNE & MONI- 218.25 E, 63.44 Treasurer and to become a lien on CARTER, VICKIE, 420.35 GAGE, 33.35 CA., 144.08 OLIVER, JAMES, 68.83 STOUT, MARGARET F TRUST, all real and personal property of the CASEY, MARGARET, 232.23 FINISHING TOUCH, 108.60 LANDENERGY, LLC, 3,041.69 OLSEN, RANDY MARK, 194.60 149.45 taxpayer in the county for a period CASTLEBERRY, DONNA &, 131.18 FOCHT, JUSTIN & KARA, 91.40 LANDES, STEPHEN T. & JULIE D, ORGANIX RECYCLING, 81.73 SULLINS, LAURA D, 234.38 of seven (7) years. Pursuant to 68 CAUSON, JAMES W., 188.15 FORD, RODNEY, 29.05 202.13 OWEN, ELIZABETH, 252.65 TAYLOR, CODY, 110.75 O.S. § 2892, the County Assessor CHARLIE RUTH OIL CO. INC., FOREMAN, GEORGE TRUST, LANE, ALFRED L. JR., 59.15 PAM ACADEMY OF DANCE, 44.10 TEXANNA SPIC & SPAN LAUNDRY, is required to cancel the homestead 163.43 116.13 LATIMER, WAYNE, 74.20 PARADISE REALTY, LLC, 49.48 133.33 exemption of those property owners CHECOTAH FUNERAL AND CRE- FOX, HARVEY & STEPHANIE, LEMMING, THOMAS H. REVOCA- PATTERSON, CECIL JR., 20.45 THIRTY TWELVE LLC, 144.08 having delinquent personal property MATION, 143.27 173.14 BLE, 274.15 PATTERSON, KYLE & ROBIN, THOMAS, RICK & SHIRLEY, 74.20 taxes. Following is a list of persons, CHECOTAH QUICK LUBE & TIRE FRANZ, DON & KAREN, 161.28 LERBLANCE, ANDREW F. JR & 183.85 THREE RIVERS INVESTMENTS, firms, and corporations owing delin- LLC, 1,026.65 FRANZ, DONALD A., 190.30 BOBBIE, 89.25 PATTILLO, THOMAS B LIVING TR, LLC, 58.29 quent personal taxes and the amount CHESSER, NICHOLAS C., 76.35 FRAZIER, RHONDA & HEATHER LINDBURG, WENDY, 27.98 87.10 THREE RIVERS INVESTMENTS, due as of June 4, 2020. CHRISTIAN, JEFFREY, 76.35 REYNOLDS, 91.40 LOUDEN, RACHELL, 57.00 PECKHAM, RAY E., 70.98 LLC, 2,777.49 21ST MORTGAGE CORP, 277.38 CLIFFORD’S BARBER SHOP, 41.95 GALBREATH, CHRIS & HANNAH, LOWRY, MARTHA , 82.80 PETERS, BYRON, 70.98 TISLAND, LAREN & DONITA, 38.73 A PURDY PLEAZN, 30.13 COBALT ENTERPRISES LIM.PART- 31.20 LYON, ROBERT, 70.98 POLLARD, J.L., 144.08 TREASURE TEA ROOM, 86.03 AFLAC, 116.13 NER, 179.55 GAMBLE, RANDY, 70.98 LYONS, CAYLE, 89.25 POSH PAW MOTEL & SPA, 38.73 TROUT, LARRY & SANDRA COYLE, ALLEN, RICHARD & RENEE, 75.28 COBB, DAVID & LINDA C., 465.50 GARNER, BRIAN, 53.78 MABRY, SHANNON L & ROBERT E. POWELL, CHRISTOPHER WARD, 284.90 AMERICAN VENDING SOLUTIONS, COE, ADAM, 73.13 GARNER, CHARITY & JACOB, LYON, 40.88 113.98 TUCKER, BARBARA, 33.57 37.65 COHENOUR, AARON & JESSICA N, 76.32 MANN’S PIONEER FENCE CO., PRICE, PAMELA, 148.38 TWICE THE ICE, 612.95 ANDERSON, DOUGLAS & CARA 169.88 GARRETT, WILLIAM & COURTNEY, 62.38 PUCKETT, AUSTIN & RYAN FRANK, TWICE THE ICE 19-A, 706.68 LYNN, 113.98 CONNIE CLIP N CURL, 59.15 23.68 MATTHEWS, MICHAEL, 79.58 190.30 TYLER OGLE DIESEL REPAIR, ANSCHUTZ, MARK W., 100.52 CONRADY, GREG S., 307.48 GLIDDEN, CARL & SHARON, MAXWELL, RALEIGH G & CARO- PYLE, RITA, 287.05 434.33 ARCHER, JOEY, 69.90 CONTEXT MEDIA LLC, 17.23 202.49 LYN S, 287.05 PYLE, STAN & LANA, 51.63 TYRA, RODNEY & MELISSA, 103.61 ARKOMA WOODFORD PIPELINE, COOPER, COLBY & FELECIA GRANNY VAPORS, 55.93 MAXWELL, RALEIGH G & CARO- RAISING ARROWS LEARNING, UNDERHILL, MELVIN MH, 77.43 LLC, 516.13 CLARK, 96.78 GRAZIANO, KIMBERLY L., 61.90 LYN S, 1,044.93 81.73 UNLIMITED DESIGN CUSTOM ARKOMA WOODFORD PIPELINE, COSPER, CHARLES & SHIRLEY, GREB, GARY M & LORA A, 190.30 MCGUIRE, JAMES & JOHANNA REIL ROCK PRODUCTS, INC., HOMES, 161.28 LLC., 796.29 20.45 GREEN, CHRIS & MARY, 65.60 161.28 608.48 VANDIVER, WESLEY & TARA, ARMSTRONG, CARL CLINTON & D & J AUTO REPAIR, 31.20 GUISINGER, AMY, 98.93 MCGUIRE, MICHAEL, 134.40 RM ACQUISITION LLC, 18.30 104.30 MARIAH ALEXANDER, 206.43 DAN, WILLIAM JR, 59.15 HAGGARD, RICK, 81.73 MCINTOSH, ROLEY D.D.S., 360.15 ROBBINS, HOWARD & MONDA, VAUGHN, DONNIE & CHASITY, ARMSTRONG, SHARON, 65.60 DAVIS, SUSAN, 165.58 HALL, RONALD G. & DIANA, 149.45 MCKEEFER, MISTY, 92.48 235.45 44.10 ARNOLD, PAMELA, 19.38 DAWSON, JAMES, 74.20 HAMMONS, DAVID & MICKEY., MCVAY, JON & HOLLY, 186.53 ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE INC, VENABLE, TERRY & DEBRA, ASKINS, DREW & SUMMER, 221.48 DEE DEE SALON, 119.35 100.00 MELTON, WENDELL & PAULA, 928.83 161.28 ATLINK SERVICES, LLC 19-B DEION’S TINY TOTS, 34.43 HAMMONS, MICKEY, 145.15 134.40 RUSSELL, ROBERT O., 172.03 VIGIL, AMANDA & ELIU, 101.08 196.75 DEMONTIGNY, DAVID JR., 161.28 HAMPTON, MELODY & JIMMY MILNER, AMANDA, 38.73 RUSTY’S TIRE CENTER INC., VON, JEAN, 79.58 ATLINK SERVICES, LLC I-27, DIXON, ANN, 169.88 TEAGUE, 104.30 MINER, DON & DEBBIE, 104.30 405.30 WALL, MARTY, 160.20 1,464.18 DODGE, BILLY JOE, 290.28 HARJO, JOSH, 235.45 MIRACLE-EAR HEARING CENTER, SADLER, CLAYTON, 41.95 WARDLOW, SHAWN, 147.30 B & R BAIL BONDS, 17.23 DODGE, BILLY JOE & JANETTE, HARRINGTON, JOE, 58.81 68.59 SALON 136, 23.68 WERLY, KENT RAY, 48.40 BAKER, CHRISTOPHER & MAR- 81.73 HENSON, RHONDA, 21.53 MITCHELL, MICHAEL M., 104.30 SAND CREEK RENOVATIONS, WHITE, SAM & CANDA , 201.05 LENE, 149.45 DOMINION TAXIDERMY, 134.40 HERRON, PAUL & PAULA, 116.13 MITCHELL, MICHAEL O & AMBER LLC, 104.30 WHITT, MATTHEW & BILLIE VAN- BALLARD’S CARDINAL TOWING, DOOLITTLE, KIMBERLY J, 404.23 HILL, FRANK W & KARI M, 190.30 E, 44.10 SCALF, LYNN, 16.15 DERGRIFF, 96.78 98.93 DOVER, RICK, 25.83 HOGAN, RESE, 133.33 MOMMA T’S BBQ, 36.58 SCALF, LYNN., 32.28 WILLIAMS, GINA & ANGELA B BALLARD, CAROLYN, 64.53 DOWLEARN, JAN E, 104.30 HOLIDAY LAUNDRY, 352.63 MONKS, LARRY & SHELLY, 239.75 SCOTT, RICKY DON, 140.85 ODEN, 36.58 BALLARD, JOHNNIE C SR & SHERI, DRIETH, DALE AND KIMBERLY, HONEYCUTT, BLAKE & BREANNA, MOODY, JESSE & GAYLA, 22.60 SCREECHOWL, KATY, 283.83 WILLIAMS, ROGER, 20.45 25.83 576.23 190.30 MORENO, ROBBIE & JANET, SHACKELFORD, DAVID & BREN- WILLIS, VINCENT & NICHOLE, BARNES, DOUGLAS L, 78.89 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC., HUFF, CALEB, 81.73 254.80 DA, 104.30 126.88 BATTLES, MINDI L & WILLIAM E, 26.90 ISU PRIMIER INSURANCE, 116.13 MORGAN’S WRECKER SERVICE, SHADE, EARNEST & KAMEL BOW- WILSON, BRIAN R. & REBECCA, 36.58 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC., JACKSON, RONNIE & BRIDGIE, 19.38 IE, 74.20 195.68 BENNIGHT, JAMES E., 31.20 38.73 44.10 MORGAN, CLINTON, 65.13 SHAFER, STEVE, 50.55 WILSON, DEWAYNE & MAVIS., BENSON JAMISON FAMILY TRUST, DUFFY, DOUG & LISA, 228.24 JENKINS, WILLIAM H & CAROLYN, MORTON, MICHAEL G SR, 109.68 SHAVER, DAVID & JOYCE D., 45.18 274.15 48.40 DUKE, JUSTIN & SHANNON C, 147.30 MOUNGER, ASHLEY NICOL & SHEAR ADDICTION HAIR SALON, YOCHAM, MICHAEL & DEANNA, BENTON, ISSAC J., 93.55 465.50 JONES, MICKEY & SHERRY, 36.58 ETAL, 86.03 50.55 504.20 BICHSEL, SHERYL & RONNY &, DUNCAN, AMBER, 22.60 KATT DADDY’S ON COVE (INV.), MUNHOLLAND, DILLIN & JENNI- SIEBERT, KEITH ALAN & SU- YOCHAM, MICHAEL & DEANNA, 144.08 DURANT, DUSTIN & KATRINA, 134.40 FER, 36.58 SANNE, 183.85 48.40 BIG TIME BILLBOARDS, LLC 19-A 41.95 KATT DADDY’S SPORTS BAR, MURRAY, PATSY, 21.53 SIMON, RICHARD ALLEN, 48.40 YOUNG, LUKE, 25.83 ,547.20 DUREN, STEVE & MYDONNA, 554.73 NANCE, JACOB, 58.81 SIMS, ASHLEY, 112.90 ZIEGLER, ROBERT & KARLA, 80.65 BOAT DOCTOR, 53.78 50.55 KENNEDY, TOM & BRENDA, 460.13 NELSON FEED & SEED, INC., SINGLETERRY, LUCILLE & JANICE Betty Whisenhunt, BOOMER SOLUTIONS, LLC, DUROSSETTE, KATIE & DEL, 41.95 KEY, G. DENNIS & PAMELA D, 76.32 831.82 TANKSLEY, 115.05 County Treasurer 4,526.85 EDWARDS, MARLIN, 144.08 KILLINGSWORTH, JAMES H &, NELSON LAKE PROPERTY LLC, SINGLETERRY, LUCILLE & JANICE By:______BOWIE, CRYSTAL, 106.45 ELLEDGE, DOUG & LINDA, 199.98 64.53 113.98 TANKSLEY, 150.53 Deputy BOYD, MISTY, 54.69 EMERSON SAW MILL, 81.73 KING, PAUL, 20.45 NERO, SANFORD, 41.30 SMITH, GARY & WENDY, 48.40 McIntosh County, Oklahoma LPXLP

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PLOGLE, A/K/A EDITH CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF Marie Johnson, a/k/a Joyce found that proper application Deceased The Personal Representa- KYLE; EDITH RAYMOND, HEARING Marie Replogle (hereinafter had been made and entered Relationship Spouse tive alleged that the decedent, A/K/A EDITH MADELINE To: All persons interested “Joyce Marie Johnson”); all de- its Order Approving Petition Name Bert Kyle Replogle Bert Kyle Replogle, died intes- RAYMOND, A/K/A EDITH in the estates of Edith Kyle Re- ceased. for Summary Administration Age Adult tate on January 29, 2002, an MADELINE REPLOGLE RAY- plogle, a/k/a Edith Replogle, You are hereby notified that and Appointment of Personal Last-Known Address Now adult domiciled and residing in MOND, A/K/A EDITH MADE- a/k/a Edith Kyle (hereinafter on the 27th day of February, Representative, and Order for Deceased Washoe County, Nevada; and LINE REPLOGLE, A/K/A MAD- “Edith Kyle Replogle”); Edith 2020, Ramona Elizabeth Bang, Combined Notice, appointing Relationship Brother that the total probable value ELON RAYMOND; BERT KYLE Raymond, a/k/a Edith Mad- filed in the District Court of Ramona Elizabeth Bang as Name Louise R. Galt, a/k/a of his property is less than REPLOGLE; AND JOYCE MA- eline Raymond, a/k/a Edith McIntosh County, Oklahoma, personal representative of the Louise R. Rankin, a/k/a Opal $200,000.00. RIE JOHNSON, A/K/A JOYCE Madeline Replogle Raymond, her Petition for Summary Ad- above-referenced estates. Louise Galt, a/k/a Louise Re- The Personal Representative MARIE REPLOGLE; ALL DE- a/k/a Edith Madeline Replo- ministration and Appointment The Personal Representa- plogle Rankin Galt further alleged that the names, CEASED gle, a/k/a Madelon Raymond of Personal Representative. tive alleged that the decedent, Age Adult ages, and last-known ad- CASE NO. PB-2020-9 (hereinafter “Edith Raymond”); At the hearing on the 20th Edith Kyle Replogle, died intes- Last-Known Address Now dresses of the administrators, COMBINED NOTICE TO Bert Kyle Replogle; and Joyce day of May, 2020, the Court tate on December 16, 1978, an Deceased Relationship Sister executors, non-petitioning co- adult domiciled and residing in Name Joyce Marie Johnson nominees, heirs, legatees, and Gallatin County, Montana; and Age Adult devisees of the decedent, Bert that the total probable value Last-Known Address Now Kyle Replogle, so far as known of her property is less than Deceased Relationship Sister to the Personal Representative, $200,000.00. Name Ramona Elizabeth are as follows: The Personal Representative Bang Name Celia Ann Replo- further alleged that the names, Age Adult gle ages, and last-known ad- Last-Known Address 1730 Age Adult dresses of the administrators, Taylor Woods Road, Deland, Last-Known Address Now executors, non-petitioning co- Florida 32724 Deceased Relationship Spouse nominees, heirs, legatees, and Relationship Sister Name Mary Anna Replogle, devisees of the decedent, Edith Name Joan Marian Camp- a/k/a Mary Anna Replogle Sin- Kyle Replogle, so far as known bell, clair to the Personal Representative, a/k/a Joan Marian Replogle Age Adult are as follows: Age Adult Last-Known Address 13223 Name Edith Raymond Last-Known Address 804 East 43rd Street, Yuma, Ari- Age Adult Honeyhouse Land, Corvallis, zona 85367 Last-Known Address Montana 59828 Relationship Child Now Deceased Relationship Sister Name Albert Barton Replo- Relationship Daughter The Personal Representative gle, Jr., Name Bert Kyle Replogle further alleged that the names, a/k/a Albert Barton Re- Age Adult ages, and last-known address- plogle, a/k/a Albert B. Replo- Last-Known Address es of any known interested par- gle Now Deceased ties of the decedent, Edith Ray- Age Adult Relationship Son mond, so far as known to the Last-Known Address P.O. Name Louise R. Galt, Personal Representative, are as Box 2676 a/k/a Louise R. Rankin, follows: Carson City, Nevada 89702 a/k/a Opal Louise Galt, a/k/a Name Celia Ann Replogle Relationship Child Louise Replogle Rankin Galt Age Adult The Personal Representative Age Adult Last-Known Address Now further alleged that the names, Last-Known Address Deceased Relationship Sister- ages, and last-known address- Now Deceased in-law; Spouse of Bert Kyle Re- es of any known interested par- Relationship Daughter plogle ties of the decedent, Bert Kyle Name Joyce Marie Johnson Name Mary Anna Replogle, Replogle, so far as known to the Age Adult a/k/a Mary Anna Replogle Sin- Personal Representative, are as Last-Known Address Now clair follows: Deceased Relationship Daugh- Age Adult Name Ramona Elizabeth ter Last-Known Address 13223 Bang Name Ramona Elizabeth East 43rd Street, Yuma, Ari- Age Adult Bang zona 85367 Last-Known Address 1730 Age Adult Relationship Niece; Child of Taylor Woods Road, Deland, Last-Known Address 1730 Bert Kyle Replogle, Interested Florida 32724 Taylor Woods Road, Deland, Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s Relationship Sister Florida 32724 estate The Personal Representa- Relationship Daughter Name Albert Barton Replo- tive alleged that the decedent, Name Joan Marian Camp- gle, Jr., a/k/a Albert Barton Joyce Marie Johnson, died bell, a/k/a Joan Marian Re- Replogle, a/k/a Albert B. Re- intestate on April 5, 2013, an plogle plogle adult domiciled and residing Age Adult Age Adult in Kitsap County, Washington; Last-Known Address 804 Last-Known Address P.O. and that the total probable val- Honeyhouse Land, Corvallis, Box 2676 ue of her property is less than Montana 59828 Carson City, Nevada 89702 $200,000.00. Relationship Daughter Relationship Niece; Child of The Personal Representa- The Personal Representative Bert Kyle Replogle, Interested tive further alleged that the further alleged that the names, Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s names, ages, and last-known ages, and last-known address- estate addresses of the administra- es of any known interested par- Name Anne Elizabeth Bang tors, executors, non-petitioning ties of the decedent, Edith Kyle Age Adult co-nominees, heirs, legatees, Replogle, so far as known to the Last-Known Address 254 and devisees of the decedent, Personal Representative, are as New Mark Esplanade, Rock- Joyce Marie Johnson, so far as follows: ville, Maryland 20850 known to the Personal Repre- Name Bruce B. Raymond, Relationship Interested sentative, are as follows: a/k/a Bruce Bailey Raymond Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s Name Richard L. Johnson, Age Adult estate a/k/a Richard Lyle John- Last-Known Address Now Name Christopher Albert son Deceased Relationship Bang Age Adult Son-in-law; Spouse of Edith Age Adult Last-Known Address 7223 Raymond Last-Known Address 311 120th Street NW, Gig Harbor, Name Celia Ann Replogle Elkwater Washington 98332 Age Adult San Antonio, Texas 78258 Relationship Child Last-Known Address Now Relationship Interested Name Candace M. Johnson, Deceased Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson, Relationship D a u g h t e r - estate a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson in-law; Spouse of Bert Kyle Re- Name Mikael Ola Bang Kruger plogle Age Adult Age Adult Name Mary Anna Replogle, Last-Known Address 1730 Last-Known Address 35 a/k/a Mary Anna Replogle Sin- Taylor Woods Road, Deland, Garnier Lane, Columbia Falls, clair Florida 32724 Montana 59912 Age Adult Relationship Interested Relationship Child Last-Known Address 13223 Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s Name Ernest W. Johnson, East 43rd Street, Yuma, Ari- estate a/k/a Ernest Walter John- zona 85367 Name Candace M. Johnson, son Relationship Grandchild; a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson, Age Adult Child of Bert Kyle Replogle a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson Last-Known Address Un- Name Albert Barton Replo- Kruger known gle, Jr., Age Adult Relationship Child a/k/a Albert Barton Replo- Last-Known Address 35 The Personal Representative gle, a/k/a Albert B. Replogle Garnier Lane, Columbia Falls, further alleged that the names, Age Adult Montana 59912 ages, and last-known address- Last-Known Address P.O. Relationship Niece; Child of es of any known interested par- Box 2676 Joyce Marie Johnson; Interest- ties of the decedent, Joyce Ma- Carson City, Nevada ed Party of Bruce B. Raymond’s rie Johnson, so far as known 89702Relationship estate to the Personal Representative, Grandchild; Child of Bert Kyle Name Ernest W. Johnson, are as follows: Replogle a/k/a Ernest Walter John- Name Ramona Elizabeth Name Bonnie Replogle son Bang Age Adult Age Adult Age Adult Last-Known Address Now Last-Known Address Un- Last-Known Address 1730 Deceased known Taylor Woods Road, Deland, Relationship D a u g h t e r - Relationship Nephew; Child Florida 32724 in-Law; Spouse of Albert Bar- of Joyce Marie Johnson; Inter- Relationship Sister ton Replogle, Jr. ested Party of Bruce B. Ray- In the Order Approving Pe- Name Richard L. Johnson, mond’s estate tition for Summary Adminis- a/k/a Richard Lyle Johnson Name Richard L. Johnson, tration and Appointment of Age Adult a/k/a Richard Lyle John- Personal Representative, and Last-Known Address 7223 son Order for Combined Notice, en- 120th Street NW, Gig Harbor, Age Adult tered herein, the Court found Washington 98332 Last-Known Address 7223 that it should dispense with Relationship Grandchild; 120th Street NW, Gig Harbor, the regular estate proceedings Child of Joyce Marie Johnson Washington 98332 prescribed by law and order Name Candace M. Johnson, Relationship Nephew; Child notice to creditors and issue an a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson, of Joyce Marie Johnson; Inter- order for hearing upon the Peti- a/k/a Candace Marie Johnson ested Party of Bruce B. Ray- tion for Summary Administra- Kruger mond’s estate tion and the Final Accounting Age Adult Name Janet Raymond Za- and Petition for Determination Last-Known Address 35 lewski of Heirship, Distribution, and Garnier Lane, Columbia Falls, Age Adult Discharge. Montana 59912 Last-Known Address Now Pursuant to the Order Ap- Relationship Grandchild; Deceased Relationship Inter- proving Petition for Summary Child of Joyce Marie Johnson ested Party of Bruce B. Ray- Administration and Appoint- Name Ernest W. Johnson, mond’s estate ment of Personal Representa- a/k/a Ernest Walter Johnson Name James Zalewski tive, and Order for Combined Age Adult Age Adult Notice, filed herein, all credi- Last-Known Address Un- Last-Known Address 2175 tors having claims against the known Queen Anne Street, Merritt Is- above decedents are required Relationship Grandchild; land, Florida 32952 to present same, with a de- Child of Joyce Marie Johnson Relationship Spouse of Ja- scription of all security inter- The Personal Representa- net Raymond Zalewski ests and other collateral, if any, tive alleged that the decedent, Name Jamie Roth held by each creditor with re- Edith Raymond, died intestate Age Adult spect to such claim to Ramona on August 13, 1994, an adult, Last-Known Address 223 Elizabeth Bang c/o Munson domiciled and residing in Whit- East Columbine Lane, West- & McMillin, P.C., 247 North man County, Montana; and field, Indiana 46074 Broadway, Edmond, Oklahoma that the total probable value Relationship Child of Janet 73034. The claim of any credi- of her property is less than Raymond Zalewski tor will be barred unless the $200,000.00. Name Jodi Zalewski, a/k/a claim is presented no more The Personal Representative Jodi Bobo than thirty (30) days following further alleged that the names, Age Adult the granting of the Order Ap- ages, and last-known ad- Last-Known Address 101 proving Petition for Summary dresses of the administrators, Terry Street, Satellite Beach, Administration and Appoint- executors, non-petitioning co- Florida 32937 ment of Personal Representa- nominees, heirs, legatees, and Relationship Child of Janet tive, and Order for Combined devisees of the decedent, Edith Raymond Zalewski Notice. Raymond, so far as known to Name Jim Zalewski Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative, Age Adult this matter has been set for are as follows: Last-Known Address 2175 hearing on the 22 day of July, Name Bruce B. Raymond, Queen Anne Street, Merritt Is- 2020, at 9:00 a.m., before a/k/a Bruce Bailey Raymond land, Florida 32952 the Honorable Judge Bren- Age Adult Relationship Child of Janet Last-Known Address Now Raymond Zalewski (CONTINUED ON PAGE B7) LPXLP

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES don Bridges, at the McIntosh /s/ Brendon Bridges Court Report County Courthouse, 110 North JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT First Street, Eufaula, Oklaho- COURT ma 74432. At the hearing, the Tiffany K. Peterson, OBA Court will decide whether to No. 31186 • approve the Final Account and MUNSON & MCMILLIN McIntosh County District Court Report Petition for Determination of A professional corporation Heirship, Distribution and Dis- 247 North Broadway Felony Cases holic beverage ing to the delinquency of ing seatbelt charge. The Final Account and Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 Christian James Beck: a minor Patricia Marie Hale: Petition for Distribution will be Telephone: (405) 513-7707 Rheillee Breece Max- filed herein no less than twenty tpeterson@munsonmcmil- well: assault and battery obstructing officer; reck- Joshua Dewayne driver not wearing seat- (20) days before the hearing. lin.com w/a dangerous weapon; less driving; public intox- Seaton: pubic intoxica- belt You are hereby advised that Attorney for Personal Repre- ication tion Wade Austyn Harris: you must file any objections be- sentative domestic abuse – assault fore the hearing and send a copy and battery (misd) Anthony Fultz: public Courtney Stanton: two speeding to the Personal Representative’s Baily Jene Nelson: lar- intoxication counts of negligent homi- Bernard Jackson: driv- attorneys, Munson & McMillin, Legal Notice Joseph Charles God- cide w/any motor vehicle er not wearing seatbelt P.C., 247 North Broadway, Ed- ceny of automobile, air- Published in the McIntosh dard III: public intoxica- Civil Cases less than Shane Lee Lambert: mond, Oklahoma 73034, or you County Democrat, Thursday, craft or other M/V will be deemed to have waived May 28, June 4 and 11, 2020 Stephen Jack Nelson: tion $10,000 operating a M/V without any objections. If you have no NOTICE OF LEASE SALE Nathan T. Holland: AHS Hillcrest Medical a valid license; driver not objections, you need not appear use of vehicle in discharge The Oklahoma Department failure to register vessel Center vs. Merle W. Bal- wearing seatbelt at the hearing or make any fil- of Wildlife Conservation is ac- of weapon ings with the Court. cepting cash bids for an Agri- Jerwayne Ervin Lee: lard, et al Phillip Wayne Nichol- If an objection is filed before cultural Lease on the Eufaula Misdemeanor domestic abuse – assault LVNV Funding vs. son: operating a M/V on the hearing, the Court will de- Wildlife Management Area in and battery; malicious in- Larry D. Preble, et al which taxes due have not termine at the hearing, wheth- McIntosh County. For infor- er summary proceedings are mation about the leases, con- Cases jury to property – under been paid appropriate and, if so, whether tact Area Biologist J.D. Ridge Frank Eugene Bean: $1,000 Small Claims Tyrone Ray Watts: the estates will be distributed at 918-617-1113. To receive DUI; transportation of Alethea Nicole Lively: Bell Finance vs. Mala- driver not wearing seat- and to whom the estates will be lease bid packets, contact Kelli distributed. opened container of alco- two counts of contribut- chi Matthew Mills, et al belt Joyner at 918-683-1031. Traffic Cases Bailey Marie Benton: Protective driver not wearing seat- belt Orders Euchee Tribe Bailey Jordan Breed- Vickie Kay Brinsfield love: speeding vs. Bobby Gene Brinsfield GWYNNE EASLEY Yuchi spelling. “We kept Marriage licenses filed GAYLORD NEWS Lester D. Chandler III: When the Euchee (of- being Yuchi. We have driver not wearing seat- Water Forte Jr. and ten spelled Yuchi) tribe our own ceremonies and belt Sarah Frances England made first contact with our own language.” Jason Mark Dowdy: Sequoyah Levis Estep the European coloniz- Sacred ceremonies driver not wearing seat- and Denym Leigh Taylor ers, the members were and Yuchi traditions belt Divorces filed located in settlements in are practiced at three Annetta Lynn Fun- ceremonial grounds in burg: passenger not wear- Cassie Jo Hines vs. eastern Tennessee, ac- Christopher Hines cording to the Oklahoma eastern Oklahoma, said Historical Society. Brent Deo, afternoon During the remainder director for elementary of the 1600s, they trav- classes at the Yuchi Lan- eled to the southeastern guage Project in Sapulpa. United States and estab- “Our ceremonies are lished settlements neigh- what keep us together boring the Creek Nation as a Yuchi people,” Deo in Georgia and Alabama. said. • Tulsa The United States did The grant-funded Yu- not differentiate the Eu- chi Language Project Stockyard Inc. chee and the Creek even offers classes every day for toddlers through Sale every Monday 9 a.m. though they spoke dif- N.E. Oklahoma largest and finest livestock market high school students They called it the “Indian problem.” The white ferent languages. The Over 100,000 head sold annually settlers wanted more land, and the tribes held two tribes were removed and a community class Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you rich acreages. Removing tribes from the South- from the Southeast in on Wednesday night for Weekly Market Report east was more than just an idea by the time An- 1830, and were given a parents and anyone else Total Head of Cattle: 3,686 drew Jackson was elected president in 1828. land allotment in Okla- who wants to study the Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers The Indian Removal Act was among his de- homa. language, Deo said. 300-350 $174.00 - $184.00 300-350 $151.00 - $161.00 fining pieces of legislation. Jackson argued The Euchee settled the The Muscogee (Creek) 350-400 $171.00 - $181.00 350-400 $150.00 - $160.00 Nation also has a Euchee 400-450 $158.00 - $168.50 400-450 $138.00 - $148.00 that moving tribes west of the Mississippi Riv- northern and northwest- $159.00 - $169.00 450-500 $136.00 - $146.00 Language Department, 450-500 er would guarantee their survival. Instead it ern portions of the land, 500-550 $149.75 - $159.00 500-550 $126.00 - $136.00 launched an era of genocide. according to the Okla- according to manager 550-600 $145.00 - $155.00 550-600 $125.00 - $135.00 Thousands died during the forced marches to homa Historical Society. Yoney Spencer. 600-650 $132.50 - $142.50 600-650 $117.00 - $127.00 land designated as Indian Territory. For mem- They have been unsuc- Gwynne Easley is a reporter with Gaylord Joe Don Eaves bers of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma, the removal cessful in their efforts Cell 918-760-1300 News, a reporting project stories have not been forgotten. Neither has the to become a federally- Office 918-234-3438 Dawes Severalty Act of 1887, intended to as- recognized tribe inde- of the University of Okla- Home 918-266-2893 similate Native Americans into white society by pendent of the Musco- homa Gaylord College stripping them of their cultural and social tradi- gee (Creek) Nation. The of Journalism and Mass tions. The ramifications persist today. tribe is reconized by the Communication. Thie University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord News state of Oklahoma. Gaylord News Editor project has written a series of stories about this “The Muscogee have Kimberly Burk also con- issue entitled Exiled to Indian Country. The se- always reognized the Yu- tributed to this report. ries details the stories of how each of the state’s chi as being their own 39 tribes wound up in Oklahoma. people,” said Richard Whitman, who uses the Call Jean for all your advertising needs... 918-689-2191

DANA TIGER | COURTESY This painting by Native American artist Dana Tiger of Muskogee depicts a Euchee (Yuchi) stickball game. LPXLP

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