Council Votes Not to Raise Water, Sewer Rates Chamber Director Gives Update to Board

Okmulgee Schools suffer flood damage Copeland gives update on repair work PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR Okmulgee Schools Maintenance Director Kevin Co- peland gave an update on the recent flooding that affected several district sites. Copeland showed photos and shared what he en- countered that day. After 4 a.m. June 7, and noticing lots of rain, Cope- land went to the Okmulgee Primary School. “It was like floating over there, it was really, really bad,” he said. PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR After entering the school, he noticed some flooding and then tried to remove the water. However, a pow- Bulldog Rummage Sale Starts Today er outage around 4:30 a.m. caused the sump pumps to quit working, which then caused major flooding. Sandra Northcross sorts items in preparation for the Bulldog Rummage Booster Club, are holding the sale with a goal of raising at least $6,000. He stated that measures are being taken to ensure that Sale this weekend. The event will be held Friday and Saturday beginning at Foster promises this will be a “true rummage sale.” Lots of items have DAMAGE, 8 a.m. at the Armory, west of Okmulgee High School on Alabama Street. been donated from crystal glassware, kitchen utensils, books, clothing, SEE PAGE A4 Her daughter, Jennifer Foster, along with the Okmulgee Bulldog Football furniture, framed pictures and lots of movies. Council votes not to raise water, sewer rates Chamber director gives update to board

PATRICK FORD es for all rural water districts, wa- council. PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR NEWS EDITOR ter corporations and public trusts. During Tuesday’s session, the Okmulgee Schools Maintenance Director Kevin Copeland gives the school The Okmulgee City Council All the members voted to deny council heard a presentation from board an update on the recent flooding and recovery efforts. voted not to raise water and sewer the increases at this time. Okmulgee Chamber of Com- rates during their regular sched- The council also approved the merce Executive Director Kay uled session Tuesday. 2021-2022 fiscal year budget for Rabbitt-Brower. She updated the The proposed changes were ta- the City of Okmulgee, Okmulgee members on the previous year’s bled during the May meeting and Municipal Authority, Okmulgee events and challenges. placed on this month’s agenda for Economic Development Author- Last year, COVID-19 forced Frontier Days consideration. ity and the City of Okmulgee many Chamber activities to be Members were considering ad- Community Trust. cancelled, including the Pecan justments for water service, san- A public hearing on the pro- Festival. itary sewer service and garbage posed budget was held June 11 “We have decided this year we in Beggs this collection, along with rate increas- during a special meeting of the SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A5 Saturday Volunteers come MELISSA HEMINOVER REPORTER Vendors, Kids Zone, Car Show, Rodeo...something for everyone is slated for this year’s Beggs Area Chamber of together for Commerce Frontier Days happening tomorrow, June 19. According to Beggs Area Chamber of Commerce Publicity Chair, Ali Gobel, “There is so much happening at this year’s event. We are ready for everyone to flood victims come out and enjoy Frontier Days with us.” There will be a “Kid Zone” promising a 75 foot ob- MELISSA HEMINOVER would need and how stacle course and bounce house. REPORTER they could join together “The entire town has been working so hard to make Victims of the recent to help. sure everything is ready for this event.” flooding are continuing Donation items began In addition to the downtown events, the Beggs to gather items needed being accepted as well as Alumni Association also has festivities planned in- as they navigate through a load of overstock items cluding a dinner Saturday evening. each day since the event. from places like Ama- The Beggs Round-Up Club is hosting their Annual Helping them in their zon. Rice Brother’s Memorial Open Rodeo as well. The ro- efforts have been numer- Mayor Richard Lara- deo is scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights with ous citizens as well as a bee, who is a member of sheep riding kicking off at 7 p.m. and the rodeo at 8 number of local pastors Okmulgee Prayer 365, p.m. nightly. that are part of Okmul- joined the pastors to be- All downtown events will be taking place along Main gee Prayer 365. gin assisting as a volun- COURTESY PHOTO Street near Legacy Park including a BBQ competi- These pastors gath- teer as well. Members of Neal’s Furniture joined John Neal Jr. as they delivered buckets ered with city officials “As we continue get- of cleaning supplies to the donation site set up at the old Warehouse Mar- tion with awards for people’s choice as well as a first ket location on 8th Street. Flood victims had the opportunity to stop by place price from the panel of judges. A cookie bake immediately following ting items that those in Wednesday and Thursday as volunteers assisted them in gathering items off competition will also see prizes going to the fan fa- the flooding to begin our community need, we needed from the donations that poured in from the community and other SEE FRONTIER DAYS, PAGE A4 discussing what victims SEE VOLUNTEERS, PAGE A5 organizations.

A2 • Okmulgee Times NEWS Friday, June 18, 2021

PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR CP Kelco is the corporate sponsor for the upcoming 2021 Field House Fixer Upper & Football Fundraiser Steak Cook- out, an idea and event put together by Morris 9th grader Jackson Casey. Pictured from left are Morris High School Football Coach Robert Daniels, Debbie Watkins, Marilyn Townsley, Jackson Casey, Shanna Tyler, Spike Casey and Udonna Edmonds. Morris teen assisting football program with steak cookoff Event set for Sept. 18 at Claude Cox Omniplex

PATRICK FORD High School and member of the foot- NEWS EDITOR ball team, came up with the idea of hav- A young member of the Morris foot- ing an event to benefit the school. ball team is inviting the community to “My football coach, Robert Daniels, join in a fundraiser event to assist the spoke with me about some ideas that school’s program. he wants to do in and around the field- On Sept. 18, a Steak Cookoff Associa- house at Morris High School,” Jackson tion-sanctioned event will be held at the said. “The field house is a multi-pur- Claude Cox Omniplex, in Okmulgee. pose facility that houses locker rooms There will be be two events held. for high school and middle school ath- This cookoff is being used as a fund- letes at my school.” raiser for improvements to the Morris One of the proposed plans is to re-do Schools Field House. the outside of the fieldhouse, which is Jackson Casey, a 9th grader at Morris SEE STEAK COOKOFF, PAGE A9

Friday, June 18, 2021 OBITUARIES Okmulgee Times • A3

Francis Harjo Sr. Calvin ‘Mike’ Littlejohn Jamison Jaron Weeden June 21, 1945 - June 13, 2021 July 1, 1954 - June 10, 2021 April 22, 1993 - June 5, 2021 On June 13, 2021, Fran- The sun rose and Jamison Jaron Weed- cis Harjo Sr. took the shined brightly on en was the sixth of eight hand of Our Lord and July 1, 1954, bring- children born to Joyce returned to his family in ing a joy of happi- Todd Weeden. Jamison Eternity. ness for Joseph T. grew up in Okmulgee and Francis Harjo Sr. was Andrewes and Lula attended Okmulgee Pub- born into the Bear Clan Mae Littlejohn, as lic Schools. He attend- and Alabama Tribal Town they welcomed the ed Church at Eastside in Okemah, June 21, birth of a hand- Church of God in Christ, 1945, to Jim Busey Harjo some, baby boy. where the former pastor Sr. and Lena (Wind) Har- They named him was his grandfather, the jo. Calvin Littlejohn late Elder Oathar Henry He was preceded in and over time, he Todd, Sr. death by his parents Jim B Harjo and Lena (Wind) was given the nickname “Mike” or “Tack Head.” Jamison was a quiet young man that mostly kept to Harjo of Okemah; infant sister Connie Lynn Harjo; Born and raised in Okmulgee, he attended Ok- himself. He loved his family and enjoyed spending his brothers John James Harjo of Morris, Norman Lee mulgee Public Schools, where he attended Dun- time with them, especially his brothers and male cous- Harjo of Sapulpa, and Duke Monroe Harjo of Sapul- bar High School and graduated from Okmul- ins. When they got together, they liked to “Free Style pa; and great-granddaughter Maliya Kay Foster. gee High School with the Class of 1973. Calvin Rap” and Jamison was really good at it, even though He attended school at Murrow Home in Muskogee; married Sharon Marie Littlejohn and from this he was usually a quiet young man. “Rapping” was one Jones Academy and Sequoyah High School. union, two daughters were born, Shlonda Lynn of the things he most enjoyed. Jamison liked to walk He proudly served his country in Vietnam as part and Andrea LeShawn. Calvin and Sharon were around his hometown of Okmulgee and you could of the Airborne MACV Team 95 / 4th Psychological married for 27 years and eventually separated, always see him walking throughout the community. Operations Group Special Forces in Bien Hoa from but remained close to share a wonderful, fun He also loved to play basketball with his family and 1967-1968. loving friendship. friends at one of the local outdoor courts, usually at He received the Presidential Citation with his unit, Mr. Littlejohn served his country in the United a park. Jamison’s greatest joy was his seven-year-old Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, States Navy - Naval Reserve from June 13, 1973, son, Gabriel. He loved his son with all of his heart and Combat Infantry Badge, Aircraft Crewman Badge, until June 7, 1979, culminating with his E-3 Sta- his son loved him. Gabe loved spending time with his Expert Rifleman’s Badge, Air Medal, Army Commen- tus and receiving an Honorable discharge. He dad and would get so excited when he was with him. dation Medal, Hood Conduct Medal and the National was a wonderful provider for his family through In his 28th year, Jamison Jaron Weeden left this life Defence Medal. his employment at Git-N-Go convenience stores on Saturday, June 5, 2021, from Okmulgee. He was On his return from Vietnam, he went to Haskell In- for more than 20 years and worked for the City preceded in death by his father, James L. Weeden; his dian College in Lawrence, Kansas, where he enjoyed of Bixby as a water meter reader until he decided brother, Corey Todd; his sister, Jasmine Weeden; his studying silversmithing and making jewelry. He also to enjoy retirement. grandfather, Oathar H. Todd; and his grandmother, attended Northeastern State Oklahoma University Calvin began in Ministry, wanting to better Irma Jean Todd. where he graduated with a BA in Business and OSU understand the word of God. He knew the Bi- Jamison will be missed by the Todd family and ev- Okmulgee for Upholstery Arts. ble and understood it in translation. He taught eryone that loved him. He leaves his love and mem- He enjoyed buying, selling and restoring classic cars, Sunday School, where he ministered at Cleaves ories with; his mother, Joyce Todd Weeden; his son, traveling across the U.S.A., silversmithing, dancing, Memorial C.M.E. Church. He was full of life Gabriel; his brothers, Quinton, Donte’, Jamel, Jamesel; writing poems, writing short stories and spending and laughter, always helping the needs of others. and his sister, Carmen; as well as several nieces, neph- time with his family. He was truly loved by his children. They were a ews, cousins aunts and uncles. May God keep Jamison He had been elected as a member to the Council blessing from God, and they were his strength in his care until we meet again. of the Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town, worked as a and his rock. The final hour with Jamison will commence on Fri- housing inspector for the Sac and Fox Nation and for On Thursday morning, June 10, 2021, Calvin day morning, June 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Chap- the Cherokee Nation. He also worked for Muscogee made his transition to eternity from Saint Fran- el of Peace of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Nation Housing. cis Hospital in Tulsa. He was preceded in death Inc., of Okmulgee. Elder Booker T. Mangum will of- He is survived by his children Francis Harjo Jr. and by his parents, Joseph T. Andrews and Lula Mae ficiate and Superintendent Oathar Todd, Jr., will give Maria Florencia Agazzi of London, England, James Littlejohn; a brother, Clennon R. Dade; a sister, Words of Comfort. Hotulkocee Harjo and Ruby Starr of Glenpool, Jennifer Mildred Johnson; and two aunts, Alice Young Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ok- “Missy” Dawn Harjo-Porter of Sapulpa; their mother and Bertha Richardson. mulgee. Jeannette Harjo of Sapulpa; brother Jim B. Harjo Jr. Calvin leaves in God’s care to cherish his mem- Visitation was Thursday from 1-6 p.m. of Okmulgee; nephew Jim B Harjo III of Tulsa; niece ory Sharon Marie Littlejohn; two daughters, Arrangements are under the direction of the Keith Laura Harjo of Norman; nephews Christopher James Shlonda Lynn Hatcher and husband Donnie, D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. Okmulgee Chapel. Harjo and Terrence Duke Harjo; niece Connie Harjo Tulsa, and Andrea LaeShawn Littlejohn, Euless, all of Okmulgee; grandchildren Brittany Dawn Harjo Texas; his brothers, Carl Littlejohn, Jr., Broken of Oklahoma City, Valori Faun Harjo of San Francis- Arrow, Tommy Littlejohn [Barbara], Tulsa, Tab Art Brown co, Calif., Charlie Christine Harjo of Glenpool; Tyler Howard Littlejohn, Sand Springs, and Kenneth November 1, 1965 - June 11, 2021 Wade Porter, Christian Porter and Kylie Sierra Porter Littlejohn [Leanora], Hanford, Calif.; his sisters, of Sapulpa; James Hotulkocee Harjo X of Glenpool Linda Reed, Sand Springs, Teresa Boyd [Jodie], Tab Art Brown was and great grandchildren, Lily Leona Farve, Kiara Jade Tulsa, Sheila Mast, Tulsa, Denice Moore [Tony], born in Tulsa, on No- Harjo. Sand Springs, Carolyn Morre [Farris], Okmul- vember 1, 1965, to the Pallbearers are Tyler Wade Porter, Lee Moses, Cur- gee, JoAnn Littlejohn, Sapulpa, and Margaret late Charles C. and Evay tiss Plunkett, Gene Daniel, Aaron Crown, David Gal- Davis, Tulsa; his cousin and friend whom he Marie Brown. He passed van, Christopher Harjo and Terrence Harjo. Honorary loved like a brother, Earnest Richardson; along away on Friday June 11, pallbearers are Christian Porter and James Hotulko- with a caravan of other relatives and many 2021, at the 55 years old. cee Harjo X. Reverend Norman Daniel will officiate. friends who will cherish his memory. Tab graduated from Until we meet again Dad, our hearts and love are al- The Hour of Remembrance for Mr. Littlejohn East Central. He got ways with you. will commence on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 2 saved in 1993 and started Viewing was held Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of the Keith D. Bi- attending Guts Church p.m. at the Integrity Funeral Service. Wake service glow Funeral Directors, Inc., of Okmulgee. Rev- where he helped with the was held at 7 p.m. that evening at High Springs Indian erend Marshall Goff, Pastor of Cleaves Memorial Nightmare and apart- Baptist Church, Okemah. Funeral will be Friday, June CME Church will officiate. ment evangelism. Soon after, he started Victory 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the High Spring Indian Baptist You may visit Mr. Littlejohn on Friday, 1-6 Christian Center. While there, he worked in the TV Church in Okemah. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the p.m. at the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, department volunteering as an usher, greeter, nursery Wind Family Cemetery in Okemah. Inc., of Okmulgee. worker, and he was the cook at the Camp Victory, and Arrangements were under the direction of the Integ- Burial will be on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 12 the Wednesday night children’s church assistant pas- rity Funeral Service of Okemah. Noon in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery. tor. The funeral procession will leave the funeral Tab and his family moved to Okmulgee in 2013, home at 10:45 a.m. on Monday. where it did not take him long to start making friends. Hardeman ‘Hardy’ C Montague II Arrangements are under the direction of the He initiated the school’s door greeter program. During December 6, 1950 - June 15, 2021 Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. Okmul- 2020, he helped bring in “Go Fresh Food” trucks to gee Chapel. feed the community. He was a part of the leadership in Hardeman Montague II was born December 6, 1950, his church Cornerstone Foursquare. His favorite part in Okmulgee to MaryAnn and Dr. Robert Montague. of his job at Okmulgee Public Schools was getting to He passed into the arms of the Lord on June 15, 2021, Lola Marie Shipman interact with kids every day. after a long illness and suffers this earth no longer. August 2, 1947 - June 4, 2021 He is preceded in death by his father Charles C. Preceding him in death are his parents, MaryAnn Brown, Jr.; mother Evay Marie Brown; brothers Mark and Dr. Robert Montague; brothers, Robert and Lola Marie Shipman, 73, died Friday, June 4, Brown, Jeff Brown; father-in-law Walter Green; moth- Hardiman F. Montague; and his nephew, James How- 2021, in Okmulgee. She was born Saturday, Au- er-in-law Lois Green; sister-in-law Bethena Quail. ard. gust 2, 1947, to Walter Russell Davis and Jewell Tab is survived by his wife Marsha Brown; son Caleb He is survived by his sister, Pamela Rawlings and her Clessie (Raymer) Davis in Bee Branch, Ark. Brown; daughters Hannah Brown, Ariel Brown, and husband Terry of Okmulgee; brother Lane Montague Funeral service will be held June 19, 2021, at 10 Sarah Brown, all of Okmulgee; brother Charles (Chip- and his wife Maggie of New Orleans, La., and many a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Morris with per) Brown and wife Vivian of Wagoner; sister Donna nieces and nephews. Rev. Ray Moffeit officiating. Coyle of Prue; sisters in law Debra Green of Enid, Ter- There are no memorial services planned at this time. Memorials May Be Made to Tulsa Hills Youth ry Apgar and husband Tom of Sapulpa; brother in law Cremation services were provided by Gary Kelley’s Ranch at https://www.tulsahillsyouthranch.org/ Jimmy Holman and wife Deanna of Sapulpa; uncles; Add’Vantage Funeral Service. donate/ or donations to Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch, aunts; cousins; nephews; nieces; great nephews; great 5906 W Canyon Rd., Tulsa, OK 74131. OR to nieces; and one great-great niece; and many friends The Rowan Fund. Donations can be physically who love him. Francis E. Smith mailed to: The Rowan Fund, P.O. Box 522, Mor- A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. September 11, 1926 - June 15, 2021 ris, OK 74445 or PAY PAL TheRowanFund@ Friday June 18, 2021, at Refuge Church, 1206 W 5th gmail.com St, Okmulgee, with Pastor Mickey Baldwin officiat- Francis Elaine Smith, 94 of Henryetta, passed away Cremation services were handled by Gary Kel- ing. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt Okmul- on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Tulsa. She was born on ley’s Add’Vantage Funeral Service of Tulsa. gee Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and September 11, 1926, in Golden. Services have been friends may send memories and condolences to the provided by the Integrity Funeral Service of Henryet- family online, www.schaudtfuneralservice.com. ta. Obituaries continued on page A4

A4 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES / NEWS Friday, June 18, 2021

Shirley Ann Edmonston December 14, 1936 - June 14, 2021 Shirley Ann (John- Okmulgee County sales tax up 19% son) Edmonston, age 84, passed away Tues- day, June 14, 2021, at The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released according to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. St. John Hospital in city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents In county returns, the counties shared in a $30,856,699 Tulsa. She was born local tax receipts from April business. The monies they sales tax disbursement and a $5,405,288 use tax dis- December 14, 1936, in reported this period represent sales from April 16 to 30 bursement. Okmulgee, to Vernon and estimated sales from May 1 to 15. The chart below compares city sales taxes and taxable and Cledith Johnson. Statewide, the disbursement of $183,157,926 in sales sales in area cities, towns and counties as well as a com- Shirley is preceded in tax collections returned to the cities and towns reflected parison for the same period in 2020. Taxable Sales are death by her husband an increase of $40,826,490 from the $142,331,436 dis- calculated by dividing the tax collected by the tax rate Bill, parents Vernon tributed to the cities and towns in June last year. The use and it shows a rough estimate of retail sales activity. and Cledith Johnson; tax disbursement to cities and towns was $24,521,257 four brothers Kenneth, Lindell, Melvin and Harold; 2021 2020 and one sister, Charnella Brislin. She is survived by one son, Stephen Pospisil and Apr/May Apr/May Change his children Wendy and Ian; three step-children 2021 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2021 tax Tax collection Taxable sales from 2020 Douglas Edmonston (Kathy) and their children City rate through May 15 through May 15 rate through May 15 through May 15 to 2021 Danielle and Alex, Carolyn Aird (Doug) and their Beggs 4.5% $39,998.29 $888,850.89 4.5% $47,250.98 $1,050,021.78 -15% children Robert, Kristie, Jamie and Jessica, Paul Dewar 4% $15,290.86 $382,271.50 4% $10,698.40 $267,460.00 43% Edmonston (Sharon) and their children Melissa Grayson 4% $1,715.31 $42,882.75 4% $877.59 $21,939.75 95% and Gina. She is also survived by one sister, Elaine Henryetta 4% $290,358.36 $7,258,959.00 4% $247,226.58 $6,180,664.50 17% Martin and her children Jami and Brent; and two Morris 4% $21,534.23 $538,355.75 4% $20,415.40 $510,385.00 5% Okmulgee 4% $663,196.33 $16,579,908.25 4% $561,924.15 $14,048,103.75 18% brothers, Allen Johnson (Peggy) an their children Schulter 5% $273.73 $5,474.60 5% $429.31 $8,586.20 -36% Delisa, Chistopher and Allen, Brett Johnson (Deb- Glenpool 5.1% $1,033,424.30 $20,263,221.57 5.1% $895,224.38 $17,553,419.22 15% bie) and their daughter Melanie; and many great Jenks 3.55% $774,555.24 $21,818,457.46 3.55% $578,430.88 $16,293,827.61 34% grandchildren. Muskogee 4% $2,567,596.65 $64,189,916.25 4% $2,011,379.50 $50,284,487.50 28% A graveside service will be held at Okmulgee County Cemetery on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. Okmulgee 1.583% $474,451.18 $29,971,647.50 1.583% $397,885.05 $25,134,873.66 19% Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mc- McIntosh 2% $451,673.19 $22,583,659.50 2% $389,431.47 $19,471,573.50 16% Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Muskogee 0.650% $533,213.74 $82,032,883.08 0.650% $426,894.33 $65,676,050.77 25% Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be Okfuskee 2.00% $143,622.25 $7,181,112.50 2.00% $117,996.63 $5,899,831.50 22% shared with the family on Shirley’s Tribute Page at Tulsa 0.367% $4,066,868.90 $1,108,138,664.85 0.367% $3,060,410.95 $833,899,441.42 33% www.mcclendon-winters.com. SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission

Ernest A. Smith BBQ Judging – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. KanOkie Designs November 14, 1932 - June 12, 2021 FRONTIER DAYS BBQ Samples for Sale – 12 p.m. to Raven Rock CONTINUED FROM A1 2 p.m. Yee Haw Sisters Boutique Ernest A. “Ernie” Smith died Saturday, June 12, vorite and a first place nod from the Parade – 2 p.m. Melton Crafts 2021. Ernie was born to the late Warren A. Smith competition’s judges. Competitors Cookie Judging – 3 p.m. My Own Creations and Vera Mae (Treece) Smith on November 15, can visit the Beggs Area Chamber of Fishing Weigh In – 4 p.m. Kiss My Lash 1932, in Clinton, Ark. Commerce Facebook page for entry Awards & Announcements – 5 Rustic Goat/Cabin Chic A funeral service will be held 11a.m., Friday, June details. p.m. Fennies Salsa 18, 2021, at the Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor “We will keep registration for all Street Dance – 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 Just Bead It Bill Bowen and Pastor Richard Manning officiat- of the events open until Friday after- p.m. Thunder Trading Company ing. Pallbearers will be Michael Newton, Jonathan noon for anyone that wants to par- Rodeo – 8 p.m. S A Stained Glass Creations Newton, Warren Smith, Brad Calkins, Gavin Car- ticipate.” Numerous vendors are slated for Rosewaterly LLC penter, and Bryan Austin. Interment will be held The schedule for Frontier Days is: Frontier Days: Linda Sadler’s Jazzy Gems Monday, June 21, 2021, in Alexander, Ark. at the Vendors - 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Franks Meat Sauce Okie Sisters Tees Pinecrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family Kids Zone - opens at 9 a.m. LovaMe Boutique LLC One Crafty Nana ask that donations be made to the Calvary Baptist Cornhole Tournament – 10 a.m. Scentsy Oklahoma National Guard Children’s Ministry, Happy Hands Education Cen- Cookie Entries Turn In – 10 a.m. Okie Skies & Fireflies H&K Designs ter of Tulsa, or Clarehouse Hospice in Tulsa. Car and Bike Show – 10 a.m. to 1 Cricket Wireless Pure Romance Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mc- p.m. Sweet Cheeks Designs K&M Country Customs Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Quilt Exhibit – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Paula’s Dazzling Nails Sweets On 120/Broken H Designs Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be Coin Scramble – 10 a.m. K&S Custom Designs CMA shared with the family on Ernie’s Tribute Page at Turtle Race – 10:30 a.m. JTC Tactical Eloco Striping www.mcclendon-winters.com.

James L. Roberts, Sr. DAMAGE September 22, 1942 - June 11, 2021 CONTINUED FROM A1 James L. Roberts, Sr., 78, died Friday, June 11, doesn’t happen again, including installing a generator. 2021, in Okmulgee. The sacred farewell to Mr. On the east side of the school, water almost reached Roberts will be on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the top of the awning in the garden area, which is over 10 a.m. at a graveside ceremony, Okmulgee Ceme- four feet tall. The blacktop was washed out, but will be tery. Elder Hubert Fary will officiate. replaced. The funeral cortege will depart from the funeral At Okmulgee High School, water flooded sever- home at 9:40 a.m. al offices and classrooms on the first floor. Recovery Arrangements are gwith the Okmulgee Chapel of specialists worked at remediating water damage and the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. installed humidifiers. “They cut the wall up about 24 1/2 inches up because of the soaking of the water,” Copeland said. Carpet, Beth Witt along with sheetrock, has been removed to remediate March 12, 1950 - June 11, 2021 mold. The director stated that a search is underway to Stella “Beth” Witt, a resident of the Wilson com- determine where the water came in from during the munity in Henryetta, died Friday, June 11, 2021, in event. Tulsa. Beth was born March 12, 1950, in Washita, Brock Gym’s boiler room was flooded up to the base to Charlie Britton and Irma Britton (Eager). A Cel- of high voltage cabinets. Locker rooms and hallways ebration of Life service is scheduled for 2 p.m, Sat- had standing water. urday, June 19, 2021, at the Jubilee Christian Center “There was so much water it was just coming back in Okmulgee. Arrangements are under the direc- out of the drains and flowing back into the locker tion of the Integrity Funeral Service. rooms,” Copeland said. “Every room was flooded.” Carpets will be replaced, and sheetrock was removed that will need replaced. At the former Eastside School, there was only minor COURTESY PHOTO flooding. None was reported at Dunbar School. Repairs are currently underway at Okmulgee High School after the recent Superintendent Renee Dove told the board that the flood caused damage throughout the bulding. State Department had awarded school improvement grants to the district. Okmulgee Primary received After an executive session, the board returned to ap- $100,000 for extended learning and professional de- prove the following hires for the 2022 school year: velopment; Dunbar School, $100,000 for instructional • Gerrell Thomas - Certified coaching; and Okmulgee High School, $189,000. • Tisha Hinojos - Certified The district submitted a grant for obtaining behavior • Andre Barnett - Certified and trauma counselors for the district. • Kendon Young - Support “We’ll know by July 1,” Dove said. The board accepted the resignations of Milee Stites, During the meeting, the board approved a resolution Certified; Joseph Farrell, Certified; and Dewayne authorizing the school to enter into an annually-re- Hammer, Support. newal Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with The board tabled action regarding the American Farmers Bank & Trust to acquire and install energy Rescue Plan for Return to Learn Federal Procedures conservation measures for the district’s facilities. Most for FY22. of the cost-saving measures will be at Okmulgee High Also approved were: School, including upgrades to LED lighting across the • School Rental/Fundraising Requests: district and a new cooling system at OHS. Coach Brown’s Annual Steak Off for Okmulgee Work has already begun at the school and will con- Football - Sunday, July 18 tinue through the next few months. Next week, a Aviation Academy Isabel Modica Memorial Steak chiller will be removed to make way for the new one Cookoff - Sunday, Sept. 19, Okmulgee Fairgrounds. to be installed later in the summer. Bulldog Boot Camp - July 5-29 on Monday, Tuesday The board also approved the quote from Jerry Hale and Thursday - Comprehensive workout program de- Insurance/OSIG for insurance coverage for FY22. The signed for all ages and all fitness levels. Camp Director news was not so good as there was a significant in- Coach Scott martin. crease, which is affecting all schools this year. Hale New Beginnings, July 9-10, Brock Gym and Armory, said the loss ratio average of schools was 177 percent. Basketball Tournament Okmulgee’s loss ratio was below average, at 167 per- Men and Women of Okmulgee, July 21-25, Football cent. Camp, Harmon Field “I have one school whose loss ratio was 331 percent,” Wrestling and Football Camp, July 19-23, Harmon Hale said. Field

Friday, June 18, 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Okmulgee Times • A5 Morris School board makes personnel decisions Brett Marsaln to lead high school baseball program

The Morris School board met Monday eve- American Heritage Bank (2019, 8 years, Discrimination, Harassment and Retalia- ning, discussing and approving matters re- bond construction) tion. lated to the upcoming school year. Mabrey Bank (2019, 5 years, copiers) • Contract with Wonderfully Made Thera- One of the personnel items was the hiring Mabrey Bank (2019, 4 years, Ag truck) py Group for Occupational Therapy, Physi- of Brett Marsaln as the high school baseball • Open Transfer Applications for FY22 cal Therapy, and Speech Services. coach. Marsaln is an assistant coach for the • Activity Fund Transfers: • Entering into a contract with a qualified high school football team. $600 from #816 Senior Account to #815 person to serve as an external Title IX appeal Following an executive session that opened Freshman Account decision maker. the meeting, the board approved the follow- $600 from #816 Senior Account to #813 Following another executive session, the ing items: Sophomore Account board approved the following personnel is- • Contract Renewals with J&J School Ser- $600 from #816 Senior Account to #814 sues: vices, OKTLE, Kellogg & Sovereign, OSAG, Junior Account • Dennis Diviny - MS Teacher/FB Coach OROS, OSAC, OASIS and OSIG. The board accepted resignations from Ste- • Monica Bowling - Elementary Teacher • Lease Purchase Agreements for FY 22: fan Lane, Ed Vaughn and Montana Brackett. • Brett Marsaln - HS Baseball Midwest Bus (2020, 3 years, buses) Other items considered and approved • Greg Seamns - Vocal Music Empire Finance/Summit Bus (2021, 3 were: • Becky Alexander was increased to a 12 years, buses) • Custodial Supply bids for FY22 month contract Empire Finance/Summit Bus (2021, 3 • Board policies for Non-discrimination; The board did not make a hire for cheer- years, buses) Discrimination, Harassment and Retalia- leading coach and also rescinded the hire of Mabrey Bank (2020, 5 years, LED light tion; Grievance Procedure for Filing, Pro- Jacob Dye. project) cessing and Resolving Complaints Alleging

June 18-19 day, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 hold an Indian Taco & Bean Hoffman Fellowship | Hoff- of each month at the American Bulldog Rummage Sale | The p.m. The food will go to the Ok- Dinner Friday, July 2, from 11 man Fellowship is open for Legion, located at 6th & Okla- 2nd Annual Bulldog Rummage mulgee County Homeless Shel- a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post home, gospel singing each Saturday, homa. Sale has been rescheduled to ter and the Okmulgee County 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. beginning at 5 p.m. take place Friday and Satur- Family Resource Center. Narcotics Anonymous Group day, June 18-19, beginning at July 10 Unity Club | NA and AA meet- Meetings | Lost & Found Group 8 a.m. at the Armory just north June 28 VFW Poast 1189 Auxiliary ings are held daily at 12 noon will meet at First United Meth- of the OHS band room. OCGS Meeting | Okmulgee Meeting | The VFW Post 1189 and 7:30 p.m. at 1201 N. Griffin odist in Okmulgee. Go down the County Genealogical Society Auxiliary Meeting will be held St. in Okmulgee. ramp between the two build- June 19 will meet Monday, June 28, at Saturday, July 10, at 10 a.m. ings into the fellowship hall on Beggs Frontier Days | Beggs 1:30 p.m. on the topic of how American Legion Post the north side. The schedule is Frontier Days will take place to research female ancestors. Ongoing Events 10 Meetings | Okmulgee’s as follows: Mondays - Closed Saturday, June 19, in down- Visit www.okmcgs.com for Free Desktop Computers | American Legion Post 10 has (book study); Wednesdays & town Beggs, featuring a car more information. P.C. Memories is giving away commenced regular monthly Fridays at 7 p.m. - Open; first & bike show, vendors, food free desktop computers. Call meetings each 2nd Thursday Monday of each month at 7 trucks and more. June 29 918-557-1379 for more infor- at 5 p.m. at the hut, located at p.m. - Open (Candlelight Meet- Okmulgee Blood Drive | A mation. the southeast corner of 6th & ing). Group Conscience is held June 25 blood drive will be held Tues- Oklahoma. Meals are served at the first Monday of each month Okmulgee United Way Day day, June 29, from 11 a.m. to Creek Nation Council House 5:30 p.m. and business meet- and birthday meetings are held of Caring Food Drive | Ok- 5 p.m. at VFW Post 1189, 1427 Hours | The new hours for the ings begin at 6 p.m. the last Friday of each month. mulgee United Way Day of Car- N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee. Creek Nation Council House For any questions, feel free ing will hold a food drive in the are Monday through Thursday Okmulgee County Republi- to contact Stephanie Maddon 4355 or Ashley Bryant at 918- parking lot of the old Ware- July 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri- cans Meeting | The Okmulgee at 918-758-9618, Cody Hen- 995-9372. house Market on the southeast VFW Indian Taco & Bean day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Republicans meetings drickson at 918-777-8450, corner of 8th & Muskogee Fri- Dinner | VFW Post 1189 will are held the second Tuesday Deborah Dawson at 539-286- SEE CALENDAR, PAGE A6

all of the items and for victims to come We have the resources available to help In addition to the volunteers from VOLUNTEERS in and grab bags and totes full of things anyone complete the form that is unable churches and area pastors, members of CONTINUED FROM A1 they needed. Neal’s Furniture brought t o.” Boy Scouts of America, Tim Craighton also are helping them fill out the City’s in cleaning supplies for the families to The churches and pastor volunteers with Okmulgee Emergency Manage- flood relief form,” Mayor Larabee said. pick up as well. representing Okmulgee Prayer 365 in- ment, Representative Scott Fetgatter “We are also needing anyone that has “There are some families that do not cluded: and Justin Newport also volunteered been affected in any way by the flood- have means of transportation to get Refuge Church their time to aide the victims. ing to complete the damage.gov form.” here or to get the items back to their Jubilee Christian Center Mayor Larabee stated that anyone in The Mayor says this information is what homes. We have volunteers that have Clearview Baptist the community will be invited to stop FEMA will use to determine if any assis- stepped up and offered to help deliver Town & Country Church by the old Warehouse Market location tance will be provided. “The more citi- those items.” New Salem Baptist Church on 8th Street Saturday morning begin- zens we can get to complete that form, The victims that had the opportuni- First United Methodist Church ning at 10 a.m. to browse the items still the closer we will be to getting the fund- ty to come in and grab necessary items Cornerstone/Four Square Church available from the donations received. ing we need to fix those issues that were were among those that completed the First Baptist Church under Pastor “We want those directly affected by the directly related to the cause of some of City’s Okmulgee Flood Relief Form Dennis Taylor flooding to have the opportunity to get the flooding that occurred.” which can be accessed through Mayor Eastside Baptist Church what they may need, but we want ev- As donations began coming in, vol- Larabee’s Facebook page. Love International eryone in the community to have the unteers sorted through the items at the “Anyone needing help filling out the World Outreach chance to come by as well.” old Warehouse Market location on 8th form, or anyone that doesn’t have access Okmulgee First Assembly of God Street. to Facebook can contact my office or Church The location allowed ample room for those at Deep Fork Community Action. Conversion Ministry Church

rums for the community. Legislative Forums are held nity is invited to come and enjoy the Okmulgee Mu- COUNCIL the first Friday of each month from January through nicipal Park where there will be food vendor trucks CONTINUED FROM A1 May. beginning at 7 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 10 are going to try to come back with a vengeance,” Rab- The Chamber provides networking opportunities p.m. bitt-Brower said, “so we are having a lot of activities, for local businesses, such as Chamber After Hours. An executive session was held to update the council and just finished the Pecan Festival.” For the first time this year, the Chamber held a golf on a pending claim. Upon return to open session, the The director briefly shared what the Chamber of tournament. panel voted to deny the claim. Commerce does. “That was a networking opportunity, so we will Mayor Richard Larabee stated that as of Tuesday, “What the Chamber does is mainly try to promote probably do that again next year also,” Rabbitt-Brower 59 people responded they were affected by the recent the economic area within Okmulgee,” she said. “We said. flooding. try to promote our businesses, we try to come up with The Okmulgee Chamber also holds their arts and “The city is working well with us on helping pick up a climate that is good for our businesses to prosper. crafts fair, promoting those small businesses and en- damaged stuff,” he said. We also do try to have a positive effect on the quality couraging tourism. Larabee also thanked Deep Fork Community Ac- of life in Okmulgee.” “We just try to be relevant, we try to be visible, we tion, pastors, and Rep. Scott Fetgatter who obtained Last year, there were nine ribbon cuttings held in try to be helpful,” she said. water for the volunteers who are assisting in disaster Okmulgee, down from 18 events held in 2019. The director also thanked the city for the assistance relief agencies. “We’ve already done six this year,” Rabbitt-Brower from Ken Anderson during the Pecan Festival. Councilmember Mickey Baldwin acknowledged the said. “He has a work ethic that is really rare these days,” challenges being faced by the Okmulgee Police De- The Chamber Ambassadors also serve the commu- she said. “I couldn’t do it without Ken Anderson ... partment on the reporting of information related to nity and assisted the OADC with their S.T.E.M. Con- thank you for letting me have him during the Pecan McGirt decision. cert and the opening of OSUIT Grand Old Post Office Festival.” He thanked Chief Joe Prentice and officers for their Residential Housing. On a related note, preparations are underway for the hard work. “They are available to help where needed like that,” annual City of Okmulgee Fireworks Extravaganza, set she said. for Sunday, July 4. The Chamber hosts Legislative and Candidate Fo- There will be no all-day activities, but the commu-

A6 • Okmulgee Times COLUMNS & OPINION Friday, June 18, 2021 The Okmulgee Spirit - Paying It Forward

she was paying for the items for all of those in line. Though the thoughtful act caught everyone off guard, Tail of a Snail and though not necessary, it was greatly appreciated by everyone. “Pay it forward is an expression for when the recip- Once a person believes - trusts his life to Jesus - he ient of an act of kindness does something kind for starts becoming a new kind of person. He begins someone else rather than simply accepting or repay- the long journey of living and of thinking in good ing the original good deed.” and beautiful ways that are different than before. I didn’t get the full reason why the lady wanted to A hunger within had helped bring him to this do this act for so many people, but for me, seeing a place. The earlier hungering that moved him to Okmulgee area residents are known to be very giv- complete stranger offering to help someone else and open up to God and to trust his life to Jesus now ing and generous people. Though we do face our chal- the smile on her face, along with everyone that was stirs him to progress forward in him. We speak of lenges and even negative publicity on occasion, in the waiting in line, made my day just a little brighter. this as “growing in Christlikeness”. grand scheme of things, our small city has many who But it also made me take the opportunity to ‘pay it We enter what the Bible calls “training in righ- would do anything to assist their neighbor. forward’ for a complete stranger later that week. That teousness.”* That spirit has been on display over the last week. smile from them made it worth doing something for Like an infant child who is born to thrive and to When torrential rains flooded parts of Okmulgee, someone without even asking. grow and to mature so every Christian is called neighbors, friends, first responders and volunteers Though we are all busy with our own lives and fam- to change. Over time, his belief in Jesus becomes stepped up to ensure all were safe and moved into ilies, sometimes we all should stop a minute, and put “seen”. This is the calling of every believer. So, our temporary shelters. All of this was done without hes- ourselves in the other person’s shoes. lives show on the outside what we believe to be true itation. “What if that was me or my family that was facing on the inside. The last few days, there has been an outpouring of difficulties?” I have a friend (R.S.) from India. R.S. is a senior donations to help those who lost everything in the “What can I do to make someone else’s life a little engineer. floods. better?” As he began observing the natural created world City, county, tribal and church leaders have come “How can I assist my community - even if it’s just around him, R.S. discovered something. Taking a together to try to aid those in dire straits. That willing something small, like picking up trash or even volun- close look at nature can often lead a researcher to spirit is greatly appreciated by all who have done what teering?” great scientific breakthroughs. they can to help. Every positive thing we do - and say - can contribute “Whenever you think of trying out a new idea,” Last week, I was at a local store waiting in line to to a stronger, cleaner and happier family, neighbor- Dr. R.S. would urge his university students, “you make two small purchases, along with about 10 oth- hood and community. will want to first see what the natural world can of- er people, when a lady told the store employee that It doesn’t take a lot of time and effort, just the will- fe r you .” “For instance,” he goes on, “petroleum engineers work in the field of solving problems within that specialty. “Suppose I visit the seashore. Along the water’s edge, I spot a snail, one of those cone-shaped kind. The creature reminds me of a project I am on at Husband wants wife to the lab - a petroleum industry drill bit. This little creature from the world of nature may hold within its own design important keys to developing a more effective drilling bit.” Here is the point. Because Robello had confidence in (believed in) his theory about nature’s role in update her wardrobe good engineering practices, he showed it. He wrote of it. He lectured and demonstrated to his students differently now, and no longer want to be close to him. that his thoughts were likely based on what is true He’s a good father and husband, but I’m struggling and what is helpful and what is real. with how to accept this new information, and I need As a Jesus follower, I too am designed for forma- some guidance. -- WISH I DIDN’T KNOW tion. To be changed by him. My life then shows forth His ways, His nature and life. DEAR WISH: People usually lie because they ar- Jesus calls, “You are called for training. Become en’t proud of the truth. You say he has been a good like me. Be my apprentice.” husband and father. This is why you need to find it in your heart to forgive him. If you have caught him in Copyright 2021 Jerry Lout lies since then, you have a reason to be reacting the Writer-speaker Jerry Lout grew up in Okmulgee DEAR ABBY: I love my wife dearly. We’ve been mar- way you have. However, if you haven’t, please consider County. He formerly served in international missions ried for 21 years. I’m frustrated with how she dresses talking with a licensed marriage and family therapist and has authored / co-authored several books. Jerry’s for work and when we go out. Her idea of fashion is until you have worked it through. The resentment you “Living with a Limp” and “Giants in the Rough” are wearing clothes that are too large in size for her. I don’t feel could destroy your marriage. Please do not let that available on Amazon.com. Current projects include like going out in public with her when she dresses happen. “Inside Out.” He welcomes reader comments. that way. Granted, she put on some weight after our [email protected] • 918-857-4373 third child, but she still has a nice, shapely figure. I DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man who has been in an on- have seen women with similar body shapes who wear again/off-again relationship for three years. My part- closer-fitting clothes, and they look great. How can I ner still lives at home with his mother. He has never convey that her style is unflattering without upsetting left the home, aside from a four-month period when Area Menus her? -- FRUSTRATED WITH FRUMPY he and his mom weren’t getting along. My issue is, aside from never fully committing, DEAR FRUSTRATED: Your wife may dress the way my partner, “Damien,” seems to always find a way to Project Heart Senior she does because she’s self-conscious about her weight abandon me when I hit a rough patch. I lose my job • Monday: Sloppy Joe, Green Peas, Baked Ap- or simply because she thinks loose-fitting clothes are and I’m low on money? He yells at me and leaves. And ples, Oatmeal Cookie, Milk more comfortable. Because you feel they don’t flat- he manages to not return until I’m “back on my feet.” • Tuesday: Pollock Fillet, Coleslaw, Baked ter her, start by asking why she’s dressing the way she When the coronavirus hit and I had all my bills paid Beans, Cornbread, Chocolate Chip Cookie does. Tell her you think she is beautiful and that the but nothing to eat, I finally had to say, “Hey, can you Bar, Milk items she is choosing don’t do justice to her “nice, get me something?” We go to a burger place, the line’s • Wednesday: Chicken & Rice Casserole, shapely figure.” You might even volunteer to go with long and he complains nonstop about the wait. We Glazed Carrots, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, her to help her choose some things, if she’s interested. leave and go to my place to hang out. Then he leaves Bread, Cherry Delight, Milk But if she isn’t, let the subject drop because, ultimately, and calls me and talks about what he’s going to eat. I • Thursday: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes w/ she’s going to wear whatever she wants. hang up. Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Lime Gelatin w/ Before, when I was homeless, even though he doesn’t Pineapple Bits, Milk DEAR ABBY: I met my husband on the job when have a place of his own, he never offered any help. If • Friday: Lasagna, Buttered Broccoli, Sliced we were one year out of school. We are both 36. We I say, “I know you’re really guarded with your mon- Peaches, Bread Stick, Lemon Bar, Milk dated for three years and were compatible in every ey,” he becomes enraged. And when he hears about way. Ten years later, we have two kids (7 and 5), own a my difficulties, he talks down to me and mocks the home and are financially secure. situation I am in. He attributes his never leaving home When we dated, we discussed our “history,” and he to his family helping him and caring about him. The CALENDAR p.m. at the Okmulgee Amer- told me that he’d had five prior girlfriends. I had three fact that I’m not in a situation like his implies my fam- ican Legion building on the CONTINUED FROM A5 boyfriends in college. Well, I learned a few months ago ily doesn’t care. Can you help? -- A LOT WRONG IN corner of Oklahoma & 6th, -- at his reunion -- that he completely “forgot” the part TEXAS City-Wide Prayer Band | across from Randy’s Foods. about his competitive frat-boy past with hook-ups Okmulgee City-Wide Prayer For more information, please and one-night stands. He now estimates that he was DEAR A LOT WRONG: I’ll try. It’s time you rec- Band is looking for new with over 50 different girls during college, but says it ognized that Damien is NOT your “partner.” Partners call secretary Nicole Rains at members to join them every 918-759-7227 or Pres. Cas- “shouldn’t bother me” because it was meaningless sex help each other when they are in trouble. The sooner Thursday at 2 p.m. at Conver- and in the past. He said he told me “five” because they you lose this person, the sooner you will start to feel sandra Northington at 918- were the ones he counted as relationships. better. Damien is all about Damien. His character is sion Ministry Church, 1330 E. 830-1628. Now I see women on his social media who went to fully formed. You can’t change him, and neither can Martin Luther King Dr. the same school and I obsess about how they fit into I. Leaving Damien may help you become more inde- COVID-19 Vaccines | The his past. It’s driving me crazy, and I feel like just a pendent -- and that’s a good thing. Trust me on that. Okmulgee Community Okmulgee County Health number now. I know if this situation were reversed, Playhouse | The Okmulgee Department offers COVID-19 he’d flip out about it. Copyright 2021 Uexpress Community Playhouse is vaccines Tuesday through I wish I had never found this out because I see him seeking local, talented peo- Thursday from 8 a.m. to ple for theatrical produc- 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. tions, plays, musicals, skits, COVID-19 testing is offered talent shows and backstage Tuesday through Friday, from assistants. The group is now 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to rehearsing for a mystery 4 p.m. Please call ahead to play, as well as other talent set up an appointment for a Subscribe Today! productions. The OCP meets nurse to meet you outside. Visit www.cookson.news Monday evenings at 6:30

Friday, June 18, 2021 RELIGION Okmulgee Times • A7 Richard Dailey to be installed as new pastor at Trinity Lutheran

A new pastor will be installed this of Arts with a major in history. Thereaf- Sunday at Okmulgee’s Trinity Lutheran ter, he attended Concordia Theological Church. Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. (CTS- Richard M. Dailey has been called to FW). Richard served as a vicar at Bethel serve as pastor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Lutheran Church, and his ordination Valley Lutheran Church in Bismarck, and installation service will take place N.D. He graduated from CTSFW in on June 20 at 4 p.m. May of this year, earning a Master of Dailey grew up in North Pole, Alaska, Divinity. where he enlisted in the Army at the age Dailey is married to his wife of 11 of seventeen after graduating from the years, Sarah Dailey (Mindemann) of Galena City School District. He served Apache. Together, they have four chil- from 2006-2010 in the infantry and was dren: Matthias (6), Ruth (4), Samuel deployed to Afghanistan from 2008- (2), and Naomi (4 mo.). 2009. He enjoys the outdoors with his fam- After his honorable discharge from ily, hunting, fishing, board games, and the Army, Dailey attended Cameron weightlifting. COURTESY PHOTO University, where he earned a Bachelor Pastor Richard Dailey with his wife, Sarah, and children Matthias, Ruth, Samuel and Naomi.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church go to bat for you too if you knew him. He never met Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church will host “Uni- a stranger. He worked hard for our Okmulgee Public ty in the Body Fellowship” Sunday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Schools and loved those kids in a huge way. He never Meet My The theme is “Back Together Again,” taken from 2 had enough power tools, but loved riding his Victory Timothy 4:11. For more information and details on motorcycle in the country with his wife. Tab could the event, contact Claudette Richardson at 918-759- cook up a mess of beef on the grill and why? Because 1353 or Lisa Currington at 229-603-0714. he loved his family dearly. We will miss Tab Brown Father greatly and we will honor his life this Friday, June 18, Trinity Lutheran Church at The Refuge Church, located at 1206 W. 5th Street RANDY ZINN holy. This Sunday, June 20, is the Fourth Sunday After at 2 p.m. Contributions can be made toward his Trib- PASTOR, RUSSELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST As Jesus prayed in John Pentecost. The readings are from Job 38:1-11, 2 Cor- ute by going to the Schaudt’s Funeral Service website. This Sunday we will cel- 17:11 just before going inthians 6:1-13 and Mark 4:35-41. Thank you Tab for modeling Fatherhood for us. ebrate a national holiday to the Garden of Gethse- The Word of Christ Bestows Peace on His Creation Be our guest this Sunday as we connect face-to- we call “Father’s Day.” I mane and shortly before through His Forgiveness of Sins face. We are asking God to fill us with hope as we am thankful for our fa- His arrest, He referred to In his anguish and affliction, Job must be reminded celebrate Fatherhood and Friend Day with everyone thers, fatherhood and God, “Holy Father, keep that, as a finite creature, he is in no position to ques- who comes. A shared meal will be served after the especially for my own through thine own name tion the Maker of the heavens and the earth. Job’s service. father. My dad, Enoch those whom Thou hast “words without knowledge” are unable to penetrate The CF campus is located at 617 N. Oklahoma Zinn, parted this life at given me.” Again in Verse the wisdom of the Lord (Job 38:1-2). For the Lord Ave. in Okmulgee at the intersection of Oklahoma the age of 70 in Batesville, 25 He prayed, “O righ- has “prescribed limits” and “set bars and doors,” so and Trent. Services are streamed live on Facebook AR, about 16 years ago teous Father, the world that “here shall your proud waves be stayed” (Job at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays to and I look forward to see- hath not known Thee; but 38:9-11). That’s how He humbles us unto repentance. connect with our Facebook Family. The campus is ing him again in glory in I have known Thee.” But also by His powerful Word, He calms the “great closed Wednesdays. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sundays that “land of song.” Secondly, we notice windstorm” and the waves “breaking into the boat.” for connecting with a cup from Café Hope if you like. My dad worked very that the Heavenly Father He does not permit the chaos of this fallen world to The CF Band will kick off a time of passionate mu- hard as a construction is also faithful. In Lam- overwhelm us or bring us to despair. By the Word of sic at 10:30 a.m. and there is children’s programming worker to provide for my entations 3:23 we read His Gospel, He speaks “Peace!” to us, which bestows and Spirit-led encouragement from God’s Word. We mother and his six boys. concerning His mercies, the “great calm” of His new creation (Mark 4:37-39). have a seat for you. We never had a lot, but he “They are new every Therefore, do not be afraid, and do not receive this Other ways to connect can be found at these so- made sure our needs were morning; great is Thy grace of God in vain. “Now is the favorable time,” cial media sites: Instagram - CornerstoneOkmulgee, met. As most families, we faithfulness.” and “now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:1-2). Twitter - @#CornerstoneOK and Youtube. For more enjoyed times of youthful We find, too, in I John Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Rick Tabisz information, call 918-756-4787 or find us online at fun with Dad which in- 1:9 that my Father is for- Elder: Jason Remington www.okmulgeefoursquare.org. #followingjesus #ho- cluded hunting and fish- giving where we read Activities for the Week: peishere #ThisIsThat #FathersDay ing trips, swimming, pic- these words, “If we con- Sunday nics, etc., leaving us with fess our sins, He is faith- 10 a.m. Children’s & Adult Sunday School First United Methodist Church many fond memories. ful and just to forgive us 11 a.m. Divine Service 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee We always knew we our sins, and to cleanse 12:15 p.m. Confirmation Class www.fumcokmulgee.org were loved, but like all of us from all unrighteous- 4 p.m. Ordination & Installation of Richard M. You are invited to join First United Methodist us who are fallen human ness.” Hebrews 10:17 Dailey as pastor Church this coming Sunday morning. Tradional beings, my dad made assures us that He is a Trinity Lutheran is located at 1314 E. 6th Street Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, mistakes and wasn’t per- forgetting God when we in Okmulgee. The office phone number is 918-756- followed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. fect. I am thankful, also, bring our sin to Him, 6046 and office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Children’s Church is at 11 a.m. Contemporary Praise that I have another Fa- “And their sins and iniq- through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Friday. and Worship Service meets in the Rowe Family Life ther and He is my Father uities, will I remember no Center at 11 a.m. On Sunday evenings, the adults God who is my Heavenly m ore .” First Presbyterian Church and youth meet in RFLC for a meal, followed by Bi- Father because of my per- There are so many other First Presbyterian Church is located at 401 S. Sem- ble Study and the youth head to the EPI Center for sonal relationship with things I could say about inole in Okmulgee. All are welcome at 11 a.m. each worship, fun and fellowship. His Son, the Lord Jesus my Heavenly Father such Sunday morning to come worship our Lord and Sav- Opportunities of the Week: Christ. as, “He is forceful and ior, Jesus Christ. Childcare is provided. Please wear Sunday, June 20 The Bible teaches us judges sin; He is fulfilling facial covering upon entering and leaving the wor- 9 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary that, when we place our in His promises; He is full ship service. 10 a.m. Sunday School faith in Jesus Christ as of love, grace and kind- Happy Father’s Day! Come join us this Sunday as 11 a.m. Worship in the Rowe Savior and Lord and ask ness; and He is forever we celebrate the father figures in our lives. 5 p.m. Bible Study & UMYF Him to come into our and eternal.” However, The Epistle reading for Sunday, June 20, is Corin- Monday, June 21 heart and life, God be- one of the best things I thians 15:12-28. Rev. Jeff Francis’ message is titled 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement comes our Heavenly could tell you is that He “Blessed Indeed!” and the scripture is Revelation 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Father. In John 1:12 we is available to all who call 14:12, 13. We welcome you as we continue our study Tuesday, June 22 read, “But as many as upon Him to supply ev- through the book of Revelation. 5:30 p.m. Crafts - Children’s Building received Him (Jesus), to ery need in this life and a Wednesday, June 23 them gave He power to Heavenly home after this Cornerstone Foursquare Church 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry become the sons of God mortal life. If you haven’t “Cornerstone is a place to honor Fatherhood this 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement even to them that believe done so yet, won’t you weekend,” lead pastor Rev. Mickey Baldwin said. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement on His (Jesus’) name.” please meet my Father “Our Heavenly Father is truly a Good, Good Father. 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Jesus tells us in John today. Father God has placed in us fathers, here on Earth, a Thursday, June 24 14:6, “I am the way, the love for hard work, power tools, fast cars, good food 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry truth, and the life: no Randy Zinn is pastor of and family - well, not in that order and not only this Friday, June 25 man cometh unto the Fa- Russell Missionary Baptist limited list - I’m sure. My friend Tab Brown was truly 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement ther, but by Me.” In the Church, Russell, Ark.; for- that kind of man. He loved his family in a big way and 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement following verse He said, merly of Okmulgee. would fight for them if he had to. In fact, he would “If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father, also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him.” There are some very special and important things I want everyone to know about my Heav- enly Father. First, He is Heavenly and He is holy. On many occasions, Je- sus told His disciples and others that He came from His Father and He came from above. He declared, too, that His Father was

A8 • Okmulgee Times PUBLIC RECORDS Friday, June 18, 2021

vised him he needed to get in contact with the Sher- requesting to speak to a deputy in reference to the dog iff’s office in reference to a vehicle they reported stolen from next door. that was involved in a pursuit. 10:55 a.m. - Traffic Hazard - Hwy. 75 SB south of 9:58 a.m. - Accident No Injury - 266th east of Hwy. Preston - Man in roadway trying to hitchhike possibly 75 - RP advised of people fighting. Looks like there but in way of traffic. was a wreck. Truck was in ditch. Other truck left going 11:10 a.m. - Fraud - 1300 block of N. 250 Rd. - Scam NB on Hwy. 75. Advised OHP and deputies. fraud. 11:00 a.m. - Drugs - 26000 block of Howard Rd. - 11:24 a.m. - Animals - 6000 block of N. 250 Rd. - RP requesting a call in reference to subjects smoking Advised a dog keeps going on to their property and marijuana on her property. Advised they have medical now has it in a cage. Wants to know what they can do 06/07/2021 marijuana cards but wants to know if she can legally with it. 4:08 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 13000 block tell them they aren’t allowed to smoke there anymore. 11:33 a.m. - Threats - 15000 block of N. 253 Rd. - of Heather St. - RP advised someone was shining a 2:15 p.m. - Accident No Injury - Hwy. 75 NB/Loop Advised getting threats from a male. light into the house. Her stepdad saw two people out- 56 - ODOT worker advised someone in white Dodge 12:52 p.m. - Welfare Check - 800 block of S. Kern - side and he went outside to check. He does have a gun with four wheeler in back rear ended them and took Requesting a welfare check on her grandkids. for protection if needed. off NB on Hwy. 75. OPD out with vehicle. 1:36 p.m. - Animals - West of 600 block of N. 136 Rd. 1:05 p.m. - Domestic - 17000 block of S. 255 Rd. - RP 2:32 p.m. - Fraud - RP advised someone called her - Advised neighbors horse and baby are under weight advised she needed Sheriff Rice and the FBI here now claiming to be her grandson and that he was in a wreck and tied to a tree all day. Cuts on both and fungus. then disconnected. Could hear yelling in background. and in jail and needed money to post bail. Advised they break free and come to her house where 1:25 p.m. - Welfare Check - Hwy. 62/Prairie Bell - 4:21 p.m. - Burglary - 27000 block of Wilson Rd. - she has been giving them hay but she is tired of them RP advised they stopped to help car because it had 1st National Bank going to a home that is being fore- being mistreated. stalled. Advised the driver was elderly but seemed re- closed on. Owner passed away, son gave back keys. 1:39 p.m. - Disturbance - 1600 block of N. Bryan - ally confused. Wanting someone to go check on him. When RP went to home, he noticed a window bro- Advised she is trying to leave but her boyfriend won’t Small red car. ken and the screen off. RP called back and advised he give her their son or her things. Advised he is a felon 1:40 p.m. - Accident with Injury - Hwy. 75 south of saw a male walking across back yard possibly into the with guns in the home. Okmulgee - RP advised hydroplaned and hit center house. RP is going to wait at residence to the north for 2:57 p.m. - Other - 4400 block of Beeline Rd. - Man median. Advised car was smoking. Looks like every- deputy. struck by power line, unconscious and still in bucket. one is out. Subject has infant in arms. 5:00 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Six miles west of Shell EMS, Fire and County en route. 4:17 p.m. - Alarm - 7200 block of Brook St. - Resi- Station - Reported reckless/weaving driver, white Ford 6:15 p.m. - Animals - 13000 block of Chandler - RP dential burglary, indicator tamper panel. sedan. Advised County. advised of three dogs chained up panting and not able 4:33 p.m. - Domestic - OMH - OPD advised out with 5:00 p.m. - Domestic - 9300 block of N. 150 Rd. - to stand up. domestic victim, determined it happened in county. Domestic, grandson vs. grandmother. Verbal only at 8:14 p.m. - Animals - I-40 WB MM 244 - RP advised 6:07 p.m. - Stolen Vehicle - 13000 block of Daisy St. this time. Will be a 21-year-old grandson. of a cow walking in the ditch. - Requesting to file for a stolen vehicle report. Advised 5:19 p.m. - Larceny - Schulter - Stolen purse. her husband gave permission to his son to drive car 5:41 p.m. - Animals - Herrick Rd. near 150 Rd. - 06/11/2021 but stated it was stolen from him last night. Loose horse. 1:01 a.m. - Domestic - 11000 block of 271st St. - Beggs PD advised they just got off the phone with a 06/08/2021 06/09/2021 possible verbal domestic. RP advised her and her oth- 12:40 a.m. - Other - Wilson Schools - Building check. 2:13 a.m. - Accident with Injury - 251st one mile er half were arguing and needed to get her stuff out of 3:05 a.m. - Other - Crossroads Baptist Church - east of Hwy. 75 - Rollover accident, one vehicle. EMS, the house. Building check. Beggs Fire, OHP and deputy en route. 1:14 a.m. - Other - 20000 block of Gilmer - RP ad- 3:40 a.m. - Other - Twin Hills Schools - Building 11:46 a.m. - Larceny - 800 block of S. Kern - Advised vised she needs somebody to come get her that she check. her washer/dryer was taken out of her trailer on Mon- needs to leave the house. Male subject has something 4:50 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 15000 block day when they had to leave due to the flood. wrong with him and is going crazy. RP advised she of N. 253 Rd. - RP advised a strange vehicle, dark in 6:10 p.m. - Road Debris - Hwy. 75/211th SB - RP ad- wants to go to her daughters in Oologah. color is backed into his 90-year-old elderly female vised of a bag in the middle of the roadway with logs 10:01 a.m. - Other - 2600 block of N. 205 Rd. - RP neighbor’s drive. She usually does not have anyone in it. Advised OCSO and OHP. advised his neighbor has dumped off animal parts on there. Requests deputy to check on her welfare. 6:43 p.m. - Other - Hwy. 75/Celia Berryhill - Deputy their property. Doesn’t like the smell of it. 6:15 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Hwy. 266 advised the truck that lost the pallets earlier is parked 2:09 p.m. - Fraud - 6500 Aspen Rd. - Requesting to River between Dewar/Deep Fork River - RP advised at the old Hole in the Wall Bar. Requesting if they can speak to someone about fraud. he was fishing yesterday and they found a safe that had go and make contact with them. 3:32 p.m. - Welfare Check - Dentonville/Lincoln-Ru- an OKC Police Officers badge in it. 7:22 p.m. - Road Debris - Hwy. 75 south of Preston ral Water #7 - SE corner of Dentonville and Lincoln 8:52 a.m. - Welfare Check - 9000 block of Ferguson SB - RP advised of a pallet in the roadway. Trail. Red truck, black Dodge and cab over tractor in Rd. - RP advised there are usually 3-4 kids playing out- 8:55 p.m. - Alarm - 15000 block of N. 247 Rd. - Com- yard. side and yard is well kept. RP advised hasn’t seen kids mercial burglary alarm indicator interior motion. Key 4:55 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75/161st SB - lately and yard is grown up. Only activity is a light in- holder requesting dispatch. ETA ten minutes. Will be Glenpool PD advised of a black 2020 Dodge Ram. side on or off randomly. Wants welfare check to make in a silver Chevy Silverado. Advised vehicle can’t maintain lane and has already sure kids are okay and they didn’t get abandoned or no caused two other vehicles to run off into the ditch. one is sick or anything. 06/10/2021 4:58 p.m. - Suicide - 1800 block of N. Morton - RP 9:15 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Community 1:29 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 24000 block requesting welfare check on male in 50’s. Advised he Center - Black in color 90’s model truck. Unsure if it’s of Hwy. 62 - RP advised somebody is shining a light went over to his house and found him sitting on the abandoned or what’s going on with it. in her eyes. bed with a shotgun. RP advised subject advised he is 9:40 a.m. - Stolen Vehicle - Advised his parents ad- 9:30 a.m. - Animals - 4200 block of Jones Rd. - RP SEE SHERIFF, PAGE A9

machete inside vehicle. - Loud music. 11:41 a.m. - Traffic Accident No Injury - 8th/Ohio - 12:56 a.m. - Suspicious Person - 1400 block of N. Morgan’s Wrecker, Jeep Cherokee. Okmulgee - Male was outside her window. 1:28 p.m. - Fighting - 1300 block of N. Oklahoma 3:15 a.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - 9th/Seminole - - Fighting in street. White shirt, black pants walking White Chevy pickup. EB. Has firearm. Red headed female last seen with 9:30 a.m. - Animal Control - Animal Shelter - Drop- gray hoodie. Male with tattoo on face walking NB. ping off felines. Advised ACO. 1:56 p.m. - Disturbance - 1400 block of N. Griffin - 11:51 a.m. - DOA - 800 block of N. Oklahoma - Pos- OPD on scene with OCSO. sible natural fatality. 2:47 p.m. - Disturbance - 8th/Wood - RP advised 12:30 p.m. - Animal Control - 500 block of S. Wilson 06/06/2021 subject threw cream pie at clerk and cussed her. Cur- - Dead squirrel in road. 9:35 p.m. - Disturbance - Ridge Creek Apartments - rently north of the store. 1:56 p.m. - Animal Control - McDonald’s - Kids on Loud music. 3:46 p.m. - Animal Control - 500 block of N. Sher- horses. One got off horse and punched animal in the 11:56 p.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - 900 block of E. 3rd man - Black Lab mix at large. face. - Out checking vehicle with lights on. 4:08 p.m. - Assault-Physical - 700 block of S. Mor- 2:13 p.m. - Traffic Accident Hit and Run - Hwy. 56/ ton - Requesting to speak to an officer in reference to Hwy. 75 - White Dodge with four wheeler in back. 06/07/2021 landlord trying to kick him out with no eviction pa- Rear ended ODOT vehicle and fled. 8:53 a.m. - House Fire - 1000 block of N. Bryan - pers. 3:12 p.m. - Animal Control - 20th-Circle K - Two House fire. 7:25 p.m. - Burglary - 5000 block of N. Wood - Gen- Huskies. 9:14 a.m. - Animal Control - 900 block of S. Miami eral burglary activation. Negative contact with key 3:22 p.m. - Animal Control - 600 block of S. Ala- - Injured cat. holder. bama - Black stray dog. 9:39 a.m. - 400 block of S. Taft - Two loose Pits. 3:31 p.m. - Animal Control - Moreland Rd. - Out 10:45 a.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - 1500 block of N. 06/08/2021 with Huskies. Wilson - Abandoned vehicle. Billfold, hammer and 12:01 a.m. - Disturbance - Prairie between 10th/11th

State of Oklahoma vs. Levell, Jeffery Dean 06/10/2021 Driving Under Suspension Parker, Don Farris and Watson, Melissa June CM-2021-00209 Marriage License 06/15/2021 ML-2021-00078 State of Oklahoma vs. Hawkins, Kaylie Rae 06/10/2021 Driving Under Suspension Bergevin, Damion Cross and Santiago Roman, Milagros CM-2021-00210 Marriage License 06/15/2021 ML-2021-00080 State of Oklahoma vs. Hudson, Joshua Allen 06/10/2021 Driving Under Suspension Stamper, Sam Culver and Mcelhaney, Zadie Rae Felony CM-2021-00211 Marriage License CF-2021-00085 06/15/2021 ML-2021-00081 06/10/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Ledford, Tyler Dylan 06/10/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Kelley, Stefany Paige Driving Under Suspension Hess, Jackson Collier and Vangundy, Kelcey Nicole Trafficking in Illegal Drugs CM-2021-00212 Marriage License w/ Counseling CF-2021-00086 06/15/2021 ML-2021-00082 06/14/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Mars, Jenifer 06/11/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Reyes, Alex Rodriguez Driving Under Suspension Whitlock, Nathan Trent and Denton, Jenifer Nicole DUI Alcohol-Municipal Marriage License w/ Counseling Divorce ML-2021-00083 Misdemeanor FD-2021-00098 06/11/2021 CM-2021-00206 06/15/2021 Duncan, Kenneth Shane and Campbell, Autumn Nicole 06/09/2021 Redfern, Vallerie Nicole vs. Redfern, Clifton Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Haygood, Schenene Denise Divorce ML-2021-00084 Domestic Abuse A&B FD-2021-00099 06/11/2021 CM-2021-00207 06/15/2021 Ingle, Clint Cadmon and Ezell, Kayla Nicole 06/09/2021 Owen, Michael Jack vs. Owen, Alisha Laray Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Nero, Early III Divorce ML-2021-00085 Petit Larceny 06/15/2021 CM-2021-00208 Marriage License Allen, Jason Wayne Jr. and White, Rachel Rayette 06/14/2021 ML-2021-00075 Marriage License

Friday, June 18, 2021 COMMUNITY Okmulgee Times • A9

MELISSA HEMINOVER | REPORTER American Legion Celebrates Flag Day American Legion Post 10 displayed various flags and symbols in honor of Flag Day this past Monday. Pictured are just a few of the many flags in front of the American Legion building.

SHERIFF fore Wilson Rd. - Deputy advised of a way. Traveling at high rate of speed. 5:30 a.m. - Other - Twin Hills Schools tree blocking ½ of the roadway. Transferred to OHP and advised Coun- - Building check complete. CONTINUED FROM A8 4:07 a.m. - Hwy. 75 north of Preston ty Units. 8:56 a.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75 ok. RP is worried he is not in the right - RP advised there is something in the 10:39 p.m. - Other - Wilson Schools - SB from Garfield - RP advised of white state of mind. middle of the road. Advised there is Security check. electrical truck with “Benton” on side 5:47 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. a vehicle on the side of the road. May 11:11 p.m. - Unwanted Person/Vehi- swerving all over roadway. 75/36th St. SB - RP advised of a semi have fallen off of it. cle - 9400 block of W. Main - RP advised 12:05 p.m. - Other - Across from EZ that has tried to run four vehicles off 5:33 a.m. - Abandoned Vehicle - Hwy. his daughter’s mom is at the residence Mart on Hwy. 75 in Preston on NB side the roadway. No description of semi. 75 SB south of Hwy. 16 - 2005 Chevy. and he doesn’t want her there. in ditch - Report of a Carnival trailer in Advised OCSO, OHP and HPD. 9:47 a.m. - Larceny - Hwy. 16/Hickory ditch. Either on its side or upside down. 8:10 p.m. - Animals - Will Sampson - Advised he had copper taken from his 06/13/2021 Advised County and OHP. east of Hwy. 75 - RP advised of a black work site. 2:26 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle 7:22 p.m. - Welfare Check - 30000 and grey horse in the ditch. 10:17 a.m. - Suicide - 15000 block of - R and S Collision - Out with truck in block of Dustin Rd. - Welfare check on 8:16 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle Old Morris Hwy. - RP called from dis- lot with hood up and doors open. juvenile. - 9400 block of N. 150 Rd. - RP advised connected cell. Advised he cut his wrists 2:50 a.m. - Other - Nuyaka Baptist 7:56 p.m. - Alarm - 23000 block of S. just arrived to her dad’s house. Nobody and wants to die. Church - Building check. 300 Rd. - Back door/entry door indica- is supposed to be there and all the doors 1:30 p.m. - Assault and Battery - 15000 3:10 a.m. - Other - Crossroads Baptist tor. are open. block of Skyline Dr. - Advised she got Church - Building check. 8:23 p.m. - Fire - Hwy. 75/Catalpa Rd. 9:50 p.m. - Accident No Injury - Loop hit and wants to press charges. 3:23 a.m. - Other - Tulsa RV Ranch - - Structure fire. north of Eufaula - RP advised he has 6:55 p.m. - Animals - Hwy. 62 east of Building check. been in an accident. No injuries, just 320 Rd. - RP advised of a red cow out. wanting advice on what to do. Trans- 10:21 p.m. - Reckless Driver - SB Hwy. ferred to OHP. 75 from Happy Camp - RP advised of small newer model white truck, pos- 06/12/2021 sibly a Tacoma, pulled in front of RP 3:14 a.m. - Road Debris - Conifer be- from Duck Creek and is all over road- STEAK COOKOFF CONTINUED FROM A2 currently metal, with brick. “Part of this re-bricking project is to honor long time Morris Football Coach Larry Bookout,” Jackson said. “The other part of what Coach D wants to do is to redo the lockers inside the fieldhouse,” he said. “Both of these projects will come with prices. That is where I decided to help.” On a related note, Jackson is perhaps the youngest certified steak judge in the state at just 14-years of age. Persons interested in competing in the steak cookoff can enter by visiting the one is scheduled for Sunday. SCA website at steakcookoffs.com for Jackson’s father, Spike, is a former em- all the rules and pertinent information. ployee of CP Kelco, and reached out You don’t have to be a member to enter. to the business for assistance with the Two steaks are provided for those en- event, for which they are now the spon- tering the contest. The steaks are choice sor of the cookoff. grade or better 1-1/8” or thicker rib Even if you are not able to enter the eyes. contest, donations are greatly appreci- The entry fees are: ated to help offset the purchase of the • Steak A - $150 steaks. • Steak A&B - $300 Jackson has started a GoFundMe ac- • Cooks Choice (side dish) $25 count “The 2021 Field House Fixer Up- • Dessert - $25 per & Football Fundraiser Steak Cook The schedule for the event is as fol- off” to help defray costs. lows: “If you could help me out by purchas- 9 a.m. Cooks Meeting, Steak Selection ing a steak for the contest, that would A & B be great,” Jackson posted. “We are esti- 11 a.m. Judges Meeting mating that the steaks would cost some- 12-12:30 p.m. Steak A turn-in where between $10 and $15 each and 2-2:30 p.m. Steak B turn-in we will need to purchase two steaks per 3:15-3:30 p.m. Choice turn-in entrant per contest (there will be 2) plus 4:15-4:30 p.m. Dessert turn-in 20. We are hoping to host 40 or more 5:30 p.m. Awards entrants. That would leave us purchas- The First Place Steak payout is $1,000; ing somewhere around 200 steaks.” $500 for second place; $350 for third; “I am really hoping to make this con- $250 for fourth; $150 for 5th and those test a success and any help is appre- in 6-10th place win $50. ciated,” Jackson said. There is also a Cooks Choice Payout and Dessert Facebook page “The 2021 Field House Payout (separate categories) is $125 for Fixer Upper & Football Fundraiser first place; $75 for second and $50 for Steak Cook Off.” third place. All proceeds will be donated to the Jackson has been working along with Morris Schools Football Fund. his parents, Spike and Trenace Casey, For more information, contact Spike and grandparents, Terry and Debbie Casey at 918-261-8667 or spkecasey@ Watkins, to host the events. yahoo.com; or Terry Watkins at 918- “I’m so proud of what he’s doing,” his 991-5654. grandparents said. For a complete set of rules, see steak- Terry Watkins also pointed out that cooks.com this will be a double-double event. Be- sides the contest on Saturday, another

A10 • Okmulgee Times COMMUNITY Friday, June 18, 2021

COURTESY PHOTOS Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony Held at Landmark Landmark for All Generations, Inc. held a Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony Saturday at the former Black Hospital, flag were Chris Gideon, Scout Master Troop 22 of Muskogee, and Donnie Alexander, Scout Master Troop 102 of 210 N. Wood Drive. Special guest speaker for the dedication was Adam Lynn, Director of Honey Springs BattlefieldOkmulgee, along with Troop members. & Visitor Center in Rentiesville. Mayor Richard Larabee welcomed those in attendance to the event. Raising the

MELISSA HEMINOVER | REPORTER For the Love of Quilts Scrap Happy Quilters Guild held their annual quilt show in conjunction with the Pecan Festival last weekend. More than 30 quilts were on display during the two-day event, named “Birds of a Feather Stitch Together.” The First Baptist Church was the host location for the event. Guest judges picked out their favorite quilt submission as part of a competition for Best Quilt. There were also various vendors on hand to showcase some of their quilting accessories and products. Law enforcement, first responders honored by Elks The Okmulgee Elks Lodge recently hosted a ban- quet for Law Enforcement and First Responders. Ap- proximately 150 individuals attended or received a carry out dinner. Those agencies attending included: SHARON SIBERT | ELKS LODGE Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Department, Okmulgee Okmulgee County 911 Employee of the Year - Christa Walker. Award pre- Okmulgee County District Attorney Outstanding Employee 2021 - Linda Police Department, OSUIT Police Department, Ok- sented by Tim Craighton, Director of Emergency Management, and Rebecca Manns. District Attorney Carol Iski, assisted by Rebecca Fleming, ER of the mulgee EMS, Okmulgee Emergency Management, Fleming, ER of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Okmulgee Elks Lodge, presented the award. Okmulgee 911, Okmulgee County District Attorney’s Office, Okmulgee Fire Department, Air Evac, Wilson Fire Department, Preston Fire Department, Schulter Fire Department, Morris Fire Department, Okmul- gee County Criminal Justice Authority and Okmulgee County Commissioner David Walker.

Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Department Deputy of the Year - Duston Todd. Rebecca Fleming, ER of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, presented District Attor- Traci Gaither was named Outstanding Employee 2021 from the Okmulgee He was unable to attend, but the award was announced by Sheriff Eddy ney Carol Iski with a check for $500 from the Elks Lodge and the Elks Ladies County District Attorney Office by District Attorney Carol Iski. She was Rice, assisted by Rebecca Fleming, ER of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge. Auxiliary for her Drug Prevention Program. assisted by Rebecca Fleming, ER of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge.

Friday, June 18, 2021 LIONS CLUB Okmulgee Times • A11 Tulsa Life Flight rep is guest of Lions Club

Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting chroni- cles the existence of a 43 year-old Oklahoma business which is new to Okmulgee, and that is Tulsa Life Flight, based at the Okmulgee Regional Airport in hangar space/living quarters made available by Paul Abbott and Covington Aircraft. The program was presented by Teresa Snell, Area Manager--Oklaho- ma-East, and Kent Schmidt, Senior Account Execu- tive--South Central Region, under the conglomerate Air Methods Corp. Snell is a nurse with 25 years of experience and DEAN CRAIG | LIONS CLUB holds the following degrees/certifications--MBA, BSN Pictured from left are Acting President Rev. Lion Dale Fillmore, Kent Schmidt and Teresa Snell. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), CCRN-K (does not stand for Critical Care Registered Nurse-Adult) but is (not to mention the cost of the helicopter), operating • Do Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries need a designation describing meeting certain criteria and on 12-hour shifts. They have seven day shifts, then off membership? The truth is, air medical transportation experience, CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse), for seven days, and return for seven night shifts. That is a covered benefit for both Medicare (Part B) and and NPR (National Registered Paramedic). Schmidt is way each pilot gets to maintain day/night experienc- Medicaid patients. Medicaid patients have no deduct- also a paramedic with 25 years’ experience and pre- es. Of course, FAA regulates all pilots’ flight hours. ible at all. And, if you are a Medicare beneficiary, there sented a short power-point program regarding the It is not unusual for a life flight to cost in the $10,000 are many Medicare-approved and regulated Medigap company, Air Methods Corp. to $12,000 range and easily could be upwards to the policies that will cover any small deductible or copay According to Schmidt, Air Methods have about 300 $30,00 to $40,000 range. You got the bad news, so now required. Memberships therefore provide little, if any, aircraft in the contiguous 48 states and operates under let me give you the good news, and it is best explained actual benefit to you, the patient. the 3 P’s principles - People, Partners, and Patients, in the hand-out pamphlet, so I quote: “NO MEMBER- • State legislatures and Department of Insurance are and are absolutely committed to everyone’s safety. For SHIPS. NO SURPRISES. EVERY PATIENT. ANY IN- beginning to look at how to protect citizens from de- example, he explained that all of the flight teams wear SURANCE.” ceptive membership programs. West Virginia recently night vision goggles, giving each of the flight crew a Continuing. passed a law (HB2776) that will fully regulate mem- different perspective of the landscape to avoid possi- • In December 2020, Congress passed a law to pro- berships as an insurance product, providing critical ble dangers. If they need to land in a pasture at night, tect you from large air medical bills, making member- protections for consumers. And through the National they need to be able to identify possible cattle, deer, or ships useless. If someone tries to sell them to you, say Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), additional other animals. NO. If you have a membership, CANCEL IT NOW. SEE LIONS CLUB, PAGE A12 The team members all must be certified, with the • Are the funds collected from your community for medical team members requiring a minimum three memberships used to serve your community? The years’ experience and usually having at least five years’ truth is, membership fees go into a corporate fund experience, to be hired. Of course, the pilots are all used for lobbying to retain memberships. Member- FAA certified with a minimum of 2,000 hours of ships are just a money-making scheme. flight time. Their lead senior pilot has 26 years’ expe- • Do memberships really cover deductibles? The rience. The Operational Control Center is located in truth is, hospitals typically submit their bills to the in- Denver and Schmidt said they could be controlling up surance first, before the air medical transport provider to 120 flights at any one time. does. Therefore, your deductible is already met prior Now, Schmidt went on to explain why life flights are to your air ambulance bill being processed by your in- so astronomically expensive, in other words “higher surance carrier, resulting in no deductible payable for than a cat’s back on halloween,” because they have four your air transport. Memberships are rarely needed to pilots, four nurses, a mechanic, and the cost of fuel cover your deductible.

A12 • Okmulgee Times LIFESTYLES Friday, June 18, 2021

SHARON SIBERT | ELKS LODGE Members of the Okmulgee Elks Lodge participate in Flag Day Services. Okmulgee Elks Lodge honors the U.S. flag SHARON SIBERT of the flags were presented as troops and their willingness to of our flag reminds us of the Those participating in the ELKS LODGE their significance and place in carry our flag in the defense of sacrifices being made by the ritual included Becky Flem- The Okmulgee Elks Lodge history was explained. The his- a free world. It included the men and women of our Armed ing, Exalted Ruler; Lisa Laugh- 1822 recently held Flag Day tory included where each of firefighters raising our flag over Forces around the world. It is lin, Lecturing Knight; Jeremy Services in honor of the United the flags were carried in battle the ruins of the World Trade also a tribute to the heroes of McCormick, Esquire; Julie States Flag. Officers participat- and how the flag progressed Center, the draping of our flag the police and fire departments Trantham, Chaplain; Carrie ing in the ritual began by tell- from the Pine Tree Flag to our on the side of the Pentagon, the nation over. Stephenson, Inner Guard; and ing the significance of the flag present flag containing thirteen and the placing of our flag at At the conclusion of the ritu- Kevin Johnson, Trustee. Assist- from their station. stripes and 50 stars. the site where brave Americans al, those attending honored the ing with the flags were Jennifer The ritual continued present- This meaningful ritual con- died fighting the hijackers of flag by standing and repeating McCormick and David Arnold. ing the history of the flag. Each tinued with the actions of our Flight No. 93. The displaying the Pledge of Allegiance.

LIONS CLUB deductibles). ception and money-making fraudsters in the community. And remember, it Air Methods believes in Patient Ad- - say “NO” to air medical memberships. ain’t gossip if it’s true. CONTINUED FROM A11 vocacy and going in-network with Protect yourself and your financial “WE SERVE.” states are investigating how to best reg- insurance companies. This approach well-being.” ulate memberships to ensure that their has enabled us to reduce our patients’ Another way to protect your well-be- Information provided by Dean Craig, citizens are protected. Learn more at out-of-pocket expenses to an average ing and share a laugh or two would be with excerpts from Air Methods Tulsa http://www.MembershipDeception.com. of $200, which includes copays and de- to give our club a visit any Tuesday at Life Flight pamphlet. The average out-of-pocket expense in ductibles. noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church 2020 was $200 (including copays and Don’t fall victim to membership de- and get caught up on all the goings-on

Final Workouts Okmulgee summer basketball league to conclude next week

LARRY OWEN SPORTS EDITOR The 2021 Okmulgee Summer Basketball League will conclude next week with four days of cage action. LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Girls basketball teams from across the state will com- Preston’s Kate Smith slides in safely at second base during Wednesday’s summer fastpitch softball meeting with Okmulgee at the Okmulgee high school pete in summer league action Monday and Tuesday, softball field at Bateman Park. while boys basketball teams will go to battle Thursday and Friday at Okmulgee’s Brock Memorial Gymnasi- um. Besides the host Okmulgee Bulldogs and Lady Bull- dogs, the other girls teams that have participated at the girls summer basketball league that got underway June 1 are the Morris Lady Eagles, Beggs Lady De- County Showdown mons, Wilson Lady Tigers, Schulter Lady Bulldogs, Haskell Lady Haymakers, Idabel Lady Warriors, Bris- Okmulgee, Preston go to battle in summer softball action tow Lady Pirates, Liberty Lady Tigers, Chandler Lady Lions, Webbers Falls Lady Warriors, and Sasakwa Lady LARRY OWEN Vikings. The other boys teams that have competed at Mounds, Porter, Rejoice the boys summer basketball league that began May 25 SPORTS EDITOR Christian, Stroud, and are the Preston Pirates, Henryetta Golden Knights, Okmulgee County ri- Warner. Dewar Dragons, Schulter Bulldogs, Wilson Tigers, vals, the Okmulgee Lady Wednesday’s meet- Glencoe Panthers, Stilwell Indians, Idabel Warriors, Bulldogs and Preston ing was played under Checotah Wildcats, Bristow Purple Pirates, Kellyville Lady Pirates, met at the a 3-run, 3-out format, Ponies, Chandler Lions, Holdenville Wolverines, Lib- Okmulgee high school meaning the inning end- erty Tigers, Porter Pirates, and Kiefer Trojans. softball field at Bateman ed with either the offense Each summer league contest has consisted of two Park Wednesday morn- scoring three runs or the 18-minute halves and one 10-minute junior varsity ing for a summer fast- defense recorded three quarter and each contest takes place once an hour. pitch softball showdown. outs. Admission to the summer league is $2 for adults and The two county dia- The Lady Pirates mond squads battled SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE B2 opened the scoring with for five innings with the four runs in the top of Lady Pirates coming the first. The first run away with an 8-0 ‘vic- came across on a wild tory’ over the host Lady pitch, while the other Bulldogs. three tallies in the frame Wednesday’s summer crossed on a 3-run, in- showdown was being side-the-park, home run used to help the county by McKenna Jones. squads get better pre- Preston recorded three pared for the upcoming outs in the top of the 2021 campaign, which is second before a run was scheduled to get under- recorded, giving the visi- way in August. tors a 7-0 advantage after Okmulgee finishedone and one-half innings 2020 with a 4-22 record of action. and were winless in Dis- The final Preston run trict 3A-6, while Preston in the contest came in finished 2020 with a 16- the top of the fourth on 16 record and were 5-9 an RBI sacrifice fly with in 2A-6. one out in the frame. For the next two sea- The host Lady Bull- sons (2021, 2022), the dogs threatened to tally Lady Bulldogs will be runs in the bottom of part of District 3A-7 the second, loading the with Eufaula, Beggs, bases with no outs in Haskell, Henryetta, the frame. The Lady Pi- Holdenville, and Morris, rate defense worked out LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR while the Lady Pirates of the bases-loaded jam Okmulgee’s Cyann Powell camps under a pop fly at first base during Okmulgee’s Rhonisha Smith (3) stays close to a Haskell defender during will be part of District with three-straight outs Wednesday’s summer fastpitch softball meeting with Preston at the Ok- Tuesday’s summer league action at Brock Memorial Gymansium. 2A-7 with Dale, Gore, SEE SHOWDOWN, PAGE B2 mulgee high school softball field at Bateman Park. Hall vies for NHSRA Junior High title Beggs native headed to finals in Iowa

MELISSA HEMINOVER and dedication, Bleu won her way to REPORTER being crowned the All Around Junior Many rodeo athletes have been in full Cowgirl, Champion Junior Breakaway swing and some have already begun Cowgirl, Champion Junior Trail Cow- competing in their respective associa- girl and Reserve Champion Junior Goat tions finals. Tying Cowgirl. For Bleu Hall, she’s been traveling As soon as competition wrapped up in hard these past few months and finding Arkansas, Bleu headed to the practice herself on the winning end of several pen to prepare for the National High events in the area. School Rodeo Association Junior High In May Bleu, a student at Beggs, was Division Finals in Des Moines, Iowa. named to the National Oklahoma Ju- Hall will be competing among some nior High School Rodeo Team. of the best athletes in the nation in Earlier this month, Bleu brought Break Away Roping. Joining Hall will COURTESY PHOTOS Bleu Hall recently brought home several buckles during home several buckles from the Central be fellow Okmulgee County cowboy the Central Arkansas Little Britches finals. Hall will be Arkansas Little Britches Rodeo Asso- Tayzen Cummings competing in Chute competing this weekend at the National Junior High Fi- ciation. Thanks to a lot of hard work Dogging. nals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa.

B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Friday, June 18, 2021

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR Okmulgee’s Gabbi Garcia prepares to make contact with a pitch during Wednesday’s summer fastpitch softball meeting with Preston at the Okmulgee high school softball field at Bateman Park. SHOWDOWN CONTINUED FROM B1 to keep the host Okmul- of the fourth, but were circle for Preston, while gee offense off the score- unable to produce any McKenna worked an in- board. runs in their final three ning of relief in the fifth, The Lady Bulldogsat-bats to award the vis- and Jade Whinery went loaded the bases in both iting Lady Pirates the 8-0 the distance in the circle the third and fifth innings ‘victory’. for the host Okmulgee LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR and had runners in scor- Katie Smith worked the squad. Preston’s Hallie Hinds prepares to make a catch in right field during Wednesday’s summer fastpitch softball meeting ing position in their half first four innings in the with Okmulgee at the Okmulgee high school softball field at Bateman Park.

BASKETBALL 4 p.m. - Webbers Falls vs Schulter 7 p.m. - Sasakwa vs Chandler 9 p.m. - Dewar vs Okmulgee Black 5 p.m. - Okmulgee vs Morris ------CONTINUED FROM B1 6 p.m. - Webbers Falls vs Wilson Boys Summer League Friday, June 25 children and passes are not allowed. 7 p.m. - Schulter vs Liberty Thursday, June 24 12 p.m. - Bristow vs Chandler Below are the schedules for next 8 p.m. - Liberty vs Sasakwa 12 p.m. - Wilson vs Kellyville 1 p.m. - Holdenville vs Preston week’s final week of summer league ac- --- 1 p.m. - Idabel vs Okmulgee Red 2 p.m. - Porter vs Bristow tion in Okmulgee. Tuesday, June 22 2 p.m. - Glencoe vs Okmulgee Red 3 p.m. - Holdenville vs Okmulgee Black 1 p.m. - Haskell vs Liberty 3 p.m. - Idabel vs Bristow 4 p.m. - Porter vs Okmulgee Red Girls Summer League 2 p.m. - Morris vs Wilson 4 p.m. - Glencoe vs Dewar 5 p.m. - Beggs vs Henryetta Monday, June 21 3 p.m. - Liberty vs Okmulgee 5 p.m. - Idabel vs Preston 6 p.m. - Kiefer vs Schulter 1 p.m. - Morris vs Haskell 4 p.m. - Haskell vs Webbers Falls 6 p.m. - Dewar vs Checotah 7 p.m. - Kiefer vs Henryetta 2 p.m. - Schulter vs Morris 5 p.m. - Okmulgee vs Chandler 7 p.m. - Holdenville vs Liberty 8 p.m. - Schulter vs Liberty 3 p.m. - Moris vs Webbers Falls 6 p.m. - Webbers Falls vs Sasakwa 8 p.m. - Checotah vs Henryetta 9 p.m. - Kellyville vs Okmulgee Red

LARRY OWEN | SPORTS EDITOR The Wilson Lady Tigers and Schulter Lady Bulldogs battled one another this past Tuesday afternoon at the Okmulgee Girls Basketball Summer Leauge at Brock Memorial Gymnasium in Okmulgee.

Friday, June 18, 2021 SPORTS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B3

COURTESY PHOTOS Joe Smith Shares Techniques with Morris Wrestlers Morris Wrestling hosted a special guest this past week at their camp. Joe on, 3-time State Champion, and Junior National Champion. Smith is pictured Wrestling, contact Coach Mark Smith at 918-688-6382. Smith shared techniques, conditioning and live wrestling during his visit. with the campers, along with his cousin, Hunter Smith, who is a member of Smith holds the honor of being 3-time All American, 2-time Big 12 Champi- the Morris Wrestling Club. For more information about being a part of Morris

Let’s Go Dancing NC State among trio looking for first national baseball crown

LARRY OWEN World Series. • Stanford (17) SPORTS EDITOR Saturday, June 19 • Tennessee (5) The 2021 NCAA Division I Men’s Baseball College Game 1: Stanford vs. NC State | 1 p.m. | ESPN • Texas (37; NCAA record) World Series is scheduled to begin play on Saturday at Game 2: Vanderbilt vs. Arizona | 6 p.m. | ESPN • Vanderbilt (5) 1 p.m. with the Stanford Cardinals, the No. 9 national Sunday, June 20 • Virginia (5) seed, taking on postseason Cinderella, North Carolina Game 3: Tennessee vs. Virginia | 1 p.m. | ESPN2 Here is how each team punched their ticket to the State. Game 4: Texas vs. Mississippi State | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 74th Annual Men’s College World Series: The Wolfpack pulled off the biggest so far this post- Monday, June 21 Fayetteville Super Regional season, as the Wolfpack eliminated No. 1 Arkansas Game 5: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser | 1 p.m. | ESPNU No. 1 Arkansas 21, NC State 2 in the Fayetteville Super Regional, defeating the top- Game 6: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner | 6 p.m. | ESPN NC State 6, No. 1 Arkansas 5 ranked Razorbacks by a 3-2 margin this past Sunday Tuesday, June 22 NC State 3, No. 1 Arkansas 2 in the third game of the Best-of-3 series. Game 7: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser | 1 p.m. | ESPNU *NC State advances to the College World Series Arkansas appeared on its way to an 11th College Game 8: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 --- World Series appearance after routing the Wolfpack Wednesday, June 23 Nashville Super Regional 21-2 in the opening game of the Fayetteville Super Re- Game 9: 6 p.m. | ESPN No. 4 Vanderbilt 2, No. 13 East Carolina 0 gional last Friday. North Carolina State avoided elim- Thursday, June 24 No. 4 Vanderbilt 4, No. 13 East Carolina 1 ination last Saturday with a thrilling 6-5 victory over Game 10: 6 p.m. | ESPN2 *Vanderbilt advances to the College World Series the Razorbacks in Game 2 of the Best-of-3 series. Friday, June 25 --- Saturday’s other opening-round game at TD Amer- Game 11: 1 p.m. | ESPN2 Lubbock Super Regional itrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, will feature Game 12: 6 p.m. | ESPN No. 9 Stanford 15, No. 8 Texas Tech 3 the Vanderbilt Commodores, the No. 4 national seed, Saturday, June 26 No. 9 Stanford 9, No. 8 Texas Tech 0 battling the Arizona Wildcats, the No. 5 national seed, Game 13: 1 p.m. | ESPN (if necessary) *Stanford advances to the College World Series at 6 p.m. Game 14: 6 p.m. | ESPN2 (if necessary) --- Both of Saturday’s contests will be televised on ESPN. CWS Finals (Best-of-3 series) Tucson Super Regional Sunday’s action at the MCWS will begin with the Game 1: 6 p.m. | Monday, June 28 | ESPN2 No. 5 Arizona 9, No. 12 Ole Miss 3 Tennessee Volunteers, the No. 3 national seed, taking Game 2: 6 p.m. | Tuesday, June 29 | ESPN No. 12 Ole Miss 12, No. 5 Arizona 3 on the Virginia Cavaliers at 1 p.m., followed by the Game 3: 6 p.m. | Wednesday, June 30 | ESPN2 (if nec- No. 5 Arizona 16, No. 12 Ole Miss 3 Texas Longhorns, the No. 2 national seed, matching essary) *Arizona advances to the College World Series up with the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the No. 7 na- Arizona, Mississippi State, and Virginia also needed --- tional seed, at 6 p.m. three games to punch their tickets to the MCWS. Just Austin Super Regional Both of Sunday’s scheduled games will be televised like North Carolina State, Virginia won the final two No. 2 Texas 4, South Florida 3 on ESPN2. games of its Best-of-3 series against Dallas Baptist af- No. 2 Texas 12, South Florida 4 Saturday’s losing teams will battle in an elimination ter falling to the Patriots by a 6-5 margin in the open- *Texas advances to the College World Series contest Monday at 1 p.m. on ESPNU, while Saturday’s ing game of the Columbia Super Regional. --- winning teams will meet Monday at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Five of the eight teams in this year’s College World Knoxville Super Regional Sunday’s losers will square off in an elimination Series field have been crowned national champions No. 3 Tennessee 4, LSU 2 game Tuesday at 1 p.m. on ESPNU, while Sunday’s with Texas leading the way with six titles (1949-50, No. 3 Tennessee 15, LSU 6 winners will match up against one another Tuesday at 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005). Arizona is next with four *Tennessee advances to the College World Series 6 p.m. on ESPN2. (1976, 1980, 1986, 2012), followed by Vanderbilt --- The MCWS action will continue until there is one (2014, 2019) and Stanford (1987, 1988) with two each. Starkville Super Regional team remaining in each bracket with the final two Virginia’s lone national championship came in 2015. No. 7 Mississippi State 9, No. 10 Notre Dame 8 teams battling each other in a Best-of-3 championship Vanderbilt is recognized as the defending national No. 10 Notre Dame 9, No. 7 Mississippi State 1 series that will begin Monday, June 28. champion, as the Commodores were the last Division No. 7 Mississippi State 11, No. 10 Notre Dame 7 The second game of the Best-of-3 championship se- I team to capture the title, as the MCWS was cancelled *Mississippi State advances to the College World Se- ries will take place Tuesday, June 29, while the third last year due to COVID-19. ries game (if necessary) will be played on Wednesday, June Mississippi State, North Carolina State, and Tennes- --- 30. see will be looking to capture their first MCWS title in Columbia Super Regional The Best-of-3 championship games will each get school history. Dallas Baptist 6, Virginia 5 started at 6 p.m. with Monday and Wednesday’s games College World Series appearances by each team: Virginia 4, Dallas Baptist 0 slated to be televised on ESPN2, while Tuesday’s con- • Arizona (18) Virginia 5, Dallas Baptist 2 test is slated to be televised on ESPN. • Mississippi State (12) *Virginia advances to the College World Series Below is the complete schedule for the 2021 College • North Carolina State (3)

B4 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance TV GRIDS Friday, June 18, 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021 TV GRIDS Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B5

B6 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance PUBLIC NOTICES Friday, June 18, 2021

NOTICE OF HEARING PE- Published in the Okmulgee Times The Board voted to Approve and Commissioners declaring an Published in the Okmulgee Times ANNOUNCEMENTS TITION FOR REMOVAL FOR 6-18-2021 Awarded Bid #24 Bid - 6 Month Emergency situation in Okmulgee 6-18-2021, 6-23-2021, 7-2-2021 TRUSTEE AND TO June 7, 2021 Material Bids to all bidders based County beginning June 7, 2021 LIEN SALE Legal Notices APPOINT SUCCESSOR Pursuant to the Notice of Regular on the Purchasing Agents recom- and continuing until emergency 2017 LOADMAX TR TRUSTEE Meeting properly filed and posted mendations. Motion, Connors; has ended, heavy rains, storms and VIN# 4ZEGC3636H1138720 Published in the Okmulgee Times NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by law, a regular meet- Second, Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; ﬂooding, causing no known fatali- CONTACT ROBERT REED 6-11-2021, 6-18-2021 to all persons interested that on ing of the Board of County Com- Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. ties and minor injuries at this time, 918-319-0678 PUBLIC NOTICE the 16th day of June, 2021, James missioners of Okmulgee County The Board opened and awarded with considerable damage to public Notice is hereby given that the Blatchford filed in the District was held June 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Bid #27 for Grayson Vol. Fire properties. Immediate attention is Tribal Transportation Department Court of Okmulgee County, Okla- in the County Commissioners Department to purchase a 2021 required to protect public health, Published in the Okmulgee Times of the Muscogee Nation has devel- homa, a Petition to Appoint Suc- Office at the Okmulgee County OR NEWER PICK-UP TRUCK reduce further damage, ensure 6-18-2021, 6-25-2021 oped a draft Tribal Transportation cessor Trustee. Courthouse. Present were Ron Bal- AND FLATBED Bid was awarded public safety and render emergen- IN DISTRICT COURT Improvement Program (TTIP) NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN by lard, Chairman; R. David Walker, to sole bid of Harlan Ford Inc. 830 cy relief. Conditions constitute a IN AND FOR OKMULGEE priority list and is requesting public Publication that on the 14th day Vice-Chairman; James Connors, Fairgrounds Rd, Okmulgee, OK threat to the safety and welfare of COUNTY STATE OF comments. The TTIP identifies of July, 2021, 9:00 o’clock, a.m., Member. Cathi Murphy, County 74447. To purchase for the project the County, and create an emer- OKLAHOMA and prioritizes transportation has been appointed as the time Clerk, was present to take minutes. price of $42,342.00 a 2022 Ford gency disaster situation within the IN THE MATTER OF THE projects proposed for the next 5 for hearing said Petition in the The Board approved the minutes F350 Super Cab $37,100.00 with 8ft means of Section 683.3, Oklahoma ESTATE OF years. A public meeting will be Okmulgee County Courthouse, of June 1, 2021. Motion, Walker; Flat Bed from Kenny’s Auto Acces- Emergency Management Act of ASA VERNEAL FORBES held on June 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. State of Oklahoma, at which time Second, Connors. Vote: Walker, sories$5,242.00 together. 2003, as amended. The Board does Deceased. at the Tribal Transportation Office all persons interested may appear. yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. hereby declare Okmulgee County Case No.: PB-2020-36 located at 12805 East Gun Club Dated this 16th day of June, 202l. The Board voted to approve the Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; to be a disaster area, entitled to aid, Judge: Cynthia Pickering Road, Okmulgee to discuss the /s/Cynthia D. Pickering Election Board Secretaries Salary Ballard, yes. relief and assistance and does here- NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL draft TTIP. Questions regarding Judge the District Court Reimbursement Claim Voucher The Board tabled the renewal of by direct the implementation of the REPORT the draft TTIP may be addressed Prepared by: in the amount of $4,032.68. Mo- ACCO-SIF workman’s Compensa- County Emergency Operations AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND to the Secretary of Interior Affairs, Courtney L. Eagan, OBA # 22553 tion, Walker; Second, Connors. tion renewal quote for 1 week for Plan. Motion, Connors; Second, PETITION FOR Jesse Allen, at jallen@muscogeen- 150 Foley Ave. Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; time to check on pricing options. Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBU- ation.com. Comments concerning Eufaula, OK 74432 Ballard, yes Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. yes; Ballard, yes. TION AND DISCHARGE the draft TTIP may be submitted (918) 689-2528 office The Board voted to approve the Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Continued with signing of doc- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Secretary of Interior Affairs (918) 471-4002 facsimile District Attorney’s Office Expen- Ballard, yes. uments. that BOBBY FORBES, Personal until June 30, 2021. Attorney for Petitioner ditures Reimbursement Claim The Emergency Management The meeting adjourned at 9:31 Representative of the Estate of Voucher in the amount of $816.76. Director, Tim Craighton was not a.m. with a motion by Ballard and ASA VERNEAL FORBES, de- Motion, Connors; Second, Walker. in attendance due to an ongoing a second by Walker. Vote ceased, having filed in this Court Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, yes; ﬂooding. But later called during the Walker, yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, Published in the Okmulgee Times a Final Report And Final Account Ballard, yes meeting with a request to the Board yes. 6-18-2021 And Petition For Final Decree Of The Board voted to approve the to proclaim and sign a Disaster /s/Cathi Murphy IN THE DISTRICT COURT Distribution And Discharge, the agreement with Sequoyah En- Emergency Proclamation. CATHI MURPHY, COUNTY FOR OKMULGEE COUNTY hearing of the same, which will terprises, Inc.; AKA: “Youthful Under New Business: CLERK STATE OF OKLAHOMA include a hearing upon various Services” for Juvenile Detention A Disaster Emergency Proclama- /S/Ron Ballard In the matter of the estate of matters requested therein to be Services for the period beginning tion was made and signed by the RON BALLARD, CHAIRMAN JOHN M. KEYLON REVOCA- taken into consideration by the July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, Board of County BOARD OF COUNT BLE INTER VIVOS TRUST, Court, has been fixed by the Judge 2022. Motion, Connors; Second, COMMISSIONERS Case No. PT-2021-1 of said Court for the 29th day of Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; Connors, June, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., in yes; Ballard, yes. the Courtroom of the undersigned Published in the Okmulgee Times Judge, Okmulgee County Court- 6-18-2021, 6-23-2021, 7-2-2021 house, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, IN THE DISTRICT COURT and all persons interested in said IN AND FOR OKMULGEE estate are notified then and there COUNTY to appear and show cause, if any STATE OF OKLAHOMA they have, why said account should IN THE MATTER OF THE not be settled and allowed and said ESTATE OF estate distributed. OTIS RAY BROWN, DATED this 15th day of June, Deceased. 2021. Case No.: PB-2019-48 /s/ Cynthia D. Pickering Judge: Cynthia Pickering JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL COURT REPORT AND FINAL AC- KELLY M. HUNT, OBA#31387 COUNT AND PETITION FOR DRU R. TATE, OBA#30434 FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBU- South County Law Firm, PLLC TION AND DISCHARGE 1700 E. 6th Okmulgee, OK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 74447 that JOHN ARNOLD BROWN, 918.756.1000-phone Personal 918.917.8485-fax Representative of the Estate of OTIS RAY BROWN, deceased, having filed in this Court a Final Published in the Okmulgee Times Report And Final Account And 6-18-2021, 6-25-2021 Petition For Final Decree Of Distri- IN THE DISTRICT COURT bution And Discharge, the hearing OF OKMULGEE COUNTY of the same, which will include STATE OF OKLAHOMA a hearing upon various matters IN THE MATTER OF THE requested therein to be taken into ESTATE OF VIRGINIA M. consideration by the Court, has CURL, deceased, been fixed by the Judge of said th No. PB 2021-34 Court for the 20 day of July, 2021, NOTICE TO CREDITORS at 9:00 o’clock A.M., in the Court- TO THE CREDITORS OF VIR- room of the undersigned Judge, GINIA M. CURL, deceased Okmulgee County Courthouse, All creditors having claims Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and all against, VIRGINIA M. CURL, de- persons interested in said estate are ceased, are required to present the notified then and there to appear same, with a description of all se- and show cause, if any they have, curity interests and other collateral, why said account should not be if any, held by each creditor with settled and allowed and said estate respect to such claim, to NANCY V. distributed. KING, Personal Representative of DATED this 15th day of June, the Estate of VIRGINIA M. CURL, 2021. deceased, at the office of Donald /s/Cynthia D. Pickering W. Henson, Attorney At Law, P. JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT O. Box 993, Okmulgee, OK 74447, COURT [Physical address: 5353 N. Wood KELLY M. HUNT, Drive, Okmulgee, OK 74447] on or DRU R. TATE before the following presentment South County Law Firm, PLLC date of August 18, 2021 or the same 1700 E. 6th St. Okmulgee, will be forever barred. Oklahoma 74447 Dated this 15 day of June, 2021 Phone - 918.756.1000 By: /S/ Donald Henson Fax - 918.917.8485 DONALD W. HENSON, OBA #4118 Attorney At Law P. O. Box 993 Okmulgee, OK 74447 (918) 756-5023

Friday, June 18, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICES Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B7

Published in the Okmulgee Times All persons interested in said SHELLY BASQUEZ F/K/A Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, SECOND: The judgment and 7666 East 61st Street 6-11-2021, 6-18-2021 Estate are hereby notified that on SHELLY KAY CHASTAIN, according to the recorded Plat first lien of the Plaintiff, U.S. Bank Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 DISTRICT COURT OF August 3, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. in A/K/A SHELLY KAY PEAR- thereof, commonly known as National Association, as indenture Telephone (918) 254-0626 OKMULGEE COUNTY Courtroom No. 1 of the Okmulgee SON; TOMMY BASQUEZ 121 East Jefferson Street, Mor- trustee, for the CIM Trust 2016-2, Facsimile (918) 254-7915 STATE OF OKLAHOMA County Courthouse, Okmulgee, A/K/A TOMMY LEE ris, OK 74445 (the “Property”) Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series E-mail: [email protected] PROBATE DIVISION Oklahoma, the Final Account and BASQUEZ; et al. Second alias sale will be made 2016-2, in the sum of $74,126.86 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF IN THE MATTER OF THE Petition For Order Allowing Final Defendants. pursuant to a Special Execution with interest thereon at the rate ESTATE Account, Determining Heirs, Dis- Case No. CJ-2019-155 and Order of Second Alias Sale of 9% per annum, as adjusted, if OF tributing Estate And Discharging Judge Adair, Ken issued out of the office of the Court applicable, from October 1, 2018, Published in the Okmulgee Times BILLIE JEWELL COLEMAN, Personal Representative will be NOTICE OF SECOND ALIAS Clerk in and for Okmulgee County, until paid; advances for taxes, in- 6-11-2021, 6-18-2021, 6-25-2021 Deceased. heard and ordered and all persons SALE OF LAND UNDER EXE- Oklahoma, and pursuant to said surance and preservation expenses, “Twin Hills Public Schools” is Case No. PB-2014-21 interested in said estate are notified CUTION judgment reserving the right of accrued and accruing; abstracting taking bids for the Twin Hills NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND to then and there appear and show THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO Plaintiff to recall said execution by expenses, accrued and accruing; Schools – Cafeteria Addition for NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL cause, if any they have, why the COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY oral announcement and/or order bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; various bid packages. Plans and ACCOUNT AND PETITION same should not be done. The Final INFORMATION OBTAINED of the Court, prior to the second and an attorney’s fee, plus costs, Specifications are available for re- FOR ORDER ALLOWING Account and Petition will be filed WILL BE USED FOR THAT alias sale, said judgment entered with interest thereon at the same view at Twin Hills Public Schools FINAL ACCOUNT, by July 26, 2021. PURPOSE. in the District Court in and for rate, until paid. and Tulsa area plan rooms. Hard DETERMINING HEIRS, June 7, 2021. Notice is hereby given that on said County, State of Oklahoma, Persons or other entities having copies of Bidding Documents may DISTRIBUTING ESTATE AND /S/Cynthia D. Pickerin the 13th day of July, 2021, at 10:00 in Case No. CJ-2019-155, entitled interest in the property, including also be procured by bidder (limited DISCHARGING PERSONAL CYNTHIA D. PICKERING o’clock, A. M., (location at Court- U.S. Bank National Association, those whose actual addresses are number) by contacting Schilt Man- REPRESENTATIVE Associate District Judge house or Room #), North door, of as indenture trustee, for the CIM unknown and persons or other agement Services at 918-824-2800. All persons having claims The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. the Okmulgee County Courthouse Trust 2016-2, Mortgage-Backed entities who have or may have Sealed Bids will be due Thursday, against Billie Jewell Coleman, 310 East Seventh Street in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the Notes, Series 2016-2, Plaintiff, vs. unknown successors and such July 8th at 2:30 PM @ Twin Hills deceased are required to present Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 undersigned Sheriff will offer for Shelly Basquez f/k/a Shelly Kay unknown successors are hereby Public Schools (Cafeteria) located the same with a description of all second alias sale and sell for cash Chastain, a/k/a Shelly Kay Pearson; notified are: Shelly Basquez f/k/a at 7225 Twin Hills Rd. Okmulgee, security interest and all other col- to the highest and best bidder, sub- Tommy Basquez a/k/a Tommy Shelly Kay Chastain, a/k/a Shelly Ok. 74447. Bids will be publicly lateral, if any, held by each creditor Published in the Okmulgee Times ject to real estate ad valorem taxes, Lee Basquez, et al., Defendants, to Kay Pearson; Tommy Basquez opened and read aloud. with respect to such claim to Riley 6-11-2021, 6-18-2021 superior special assessments and all satisfy: a/k/a Tommy Lee Basquez; Oc- B. Powell, Personal Representative IN THE DISTRICT COURT interests of record, if any, except the FIRST: The costs of said action cupants of the Premises; Unifund at the offices of his attorneys, The IN AND FOR OKMULGEE Mortgage and interests foreclosed accrued and accruing; CCR, LLC. Barksdale Law Firm, P.C., 310 COUNTY herein on the following described The property has been duly ap- East Seventh Street, Okmulgee, STATE OF OKLAHOMA real property, to-wit: praised in the sum of $85,000.00. Oklahoma 74447, by the following U.S. BANK NATIONAL Lots Ten (10), Eleven (11), WITNESS MY HAND this 3rd presentment date: July 14, 2021 or ASSOCIATION, AS INDEN- Twelve (12), Thirteen (13) and day of June, 2021. same will be forever barred. TURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE Fourteen (14) in /S/Eddy Rice CIM TRUST 2016-2, MORT- Block Twenty-eight (28) of Sherriff GAGE-BACKED NOTES, JOHNSTON’S ADDITION to KIVELL, RAYMENT AND SERIES 2016-2: the Town of Morris, FRANCIS Plaintiff, A Professional Corporation vs. Jason Howell, OBA #19128 Triad Center I, Suite 550

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Locksmith OSU Institute of Tech- Tree Services HOUSING/PROPERTY nology in Okmulgee is seeking qualified applicants for a Lock- For Rent smith position. This position Fishers Tree Service Serving Ok- primarily serves as a locksmith for mulgee for 20 yrs. Trees removed, all campus buildings and facilities; trimmed, topped, stump grinding, as well as other assigned duties. bucket truck service, insured, free High School/GED, with 3 years of estimates Mark Fisher 918-756- experience in a related field. A val- 5145 id driver license required. Human Resources will arrange for a criminal history check. For a full job summary and to apply, visit http:// jobs.okstate.edu. Computer access is available in Human Resources. “Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-verify employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSUIT is a tobacco-free campus.”

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FRANK AND ERNEST ® by Ron Thaves THE BORN LOSER ® by Art & Chip Sansom

ARLO & JANIS ® by Jimmy Johnson

Concentrate on what’s important to you. Stay away from uncertain or confusing situ- ations. Focus on using your skills and attributes to excel. Revenge will stand between you and your dreams. Let go of the past and head into the future with optimism, honesty, trust and hope. THATABABY ® by Paul Trap GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Persuasive tactics may work initially, but they will eventually affect your reputation if you don’t deliver. Protect your integrity by making a point to stick to the truth. Do the best job possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Put your energy where it will do some good. Concentrate on home improvement projects that will encourage you ALLEY OOP ® by Dave Graue & Jack Bender to be more aggressive when earning a living and handling your financial future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Share your plans with someone special. The interest you receive will increase your en- thusiasm and help you complete what you set out to do. Make a commitment that complements your long-term goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) BIG NATE ® by Lincoln Peirce Tidy up loose ends and make changes that will give you the freedom to do things that bring you joy. An open mind will lead to prospects far be- yond your initial plans. Put HERMAN ® by Jim Unger your energy where it counts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Think, research and turn your plans into a reality. A passionate approach will lead to new beginnings and a stable future. Refuse to let anyone mess with your mind. Trust THE GRIZWELLS ® by Bill Schorr the facts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Make the most of what you’ve got. Expand your plans to include fixing up your space to accommodate your goals. Cre- ating a place of learning and enlightenment will help you as well as others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Take one step at a time. Don’t rush into something based on vague advice. Do your due diligence and sort through the pros and cons before you make a big change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’ll gravitate toward change and adventure. Someone or something unique will spark your imagination and encourage you to engage in a lifestyle that will be volatile before it stabilizes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You are heading in the right direction. Follow your heart, and you’ll discover your true calling. Weather the storm; the calm that follows will lead to the happiness you desire.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Expand your interests, take on a new hobby and engage in pastimes that build strength and courage. Put more energy into building and maintaining meaningful relationships.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Clear up any uncertainty you face quickly and intelligent- ly. Ask questions, summarize what’s required to reach your objective and finish what you start. Enjoy some time in nature.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Tie up loose ends and enjoy the finer things in life. Plan to spend time doing something you enjoy with a loved one. A change will be revitalizing and inspirational.

B10 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance COLUMNS & OPINION Friday, June 18, 2021

2 Tbsps. chopped cilantro ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. sugar Farmers Market Finds ¼ tsp salt Combine kohlrabi, cabbage, carrots, onion and cilantro in large bowl. In smaller bowl, whisk together our community as well. So go downtown in Okmulgee mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour dress- to the Square and visit the friendly vendors. They will ing over slaw, and mix until fully coated. Chill for sev- happily answer your questions and ask the King Bee eral hours before serving. Ranch to try a sample of the freeze dried Skittles. They Recipe from thekitchn.com are amazing! Pick up your produce this weekend and pick up anything else from the store. Then, meet me in the kitchen for these recipes using farmers market produce!

Did you know there are 8,690 farmers markets na- tionwide according to the list on U.S.D.A. of Nation- al Farmers Markets? Ours is not listed-I checked. So the list isn’t even all markets, just the ones registered with the U.S.D.A. The Farmers Market here in town officially began a few weeks ago. They have a great selection of homegrown products to try out. They even have some unusual products to try out. There is a new booth this year from King Bee Ranch. They have freeze dried candies that are amazing! If you haven’t been to the farmers market, you can check it out on the corner of 6th and Morton every Friday morning through October. Kale Smoothie The USDA defines farmers market as: “a multi-stall 1 cup almond milk market at which farmer-producers sell agricultural 1 medium frozen banana products directly to the general public at a central or 2 kale leaves, stems removed fixed location, particularly fresh fruits and vegeta- 2 to 3 small ripe peaches, pitted and sliced then frozen bles (but also meat products, dairy products, and/or ½ teaspoon grated ginger grains).” The idea behind this is to cut out the middle- Enchilada Stuffed Patty Pan ½ teaspoon matcha, optional man – grocery stores. This can have many benefits for 4 patty pan large enough to stuff Handful of ice all of us as consumers. 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped (I used rotisserie) In high-speed blender, combine almond milk, ba- Locally grown foods are much healthier than what ¼ cup finely chopped onions nana, kale, peaches, ginger and matcha. Blend until you can pick up at the store. They are picked fresh, ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend for filling, creamy. Add handful of ice and blend again. much fresher than products shipped to a store to pur- plus more for topping Recipe from loveandlemons.com chase. Many studies have shown that the nutrients in ¼ cup green chiles chopped fruits and veggies are optimal when ripe. Once picked ½ cup enchilada sauce or harvested, the nutrients begin diminishing. Often, Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tops off squash and clean fruits and veggies picked for grocery stores are not out seeds making bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes and ripe yet so they have time to get to the stores. The nu- let cool. Add chicken, onion, chiles, enchilada sauce trients from this produce has yet to even fully form so and 1/2 cup of cheese in mixing bowl. Mix well and they are not great to begin with. stuff squash with mixture. Add shredded cheese on top You can also ask the farmer what goes on his pro- of each squash. Place in baking dish or cookie sheet in duce. Chances are, not much. Most local farmers oven for 25 minutes or until cheese is browned. Let don’t treat their produce with pesticides and fertilizers cool 3-5 minutes and serve. You can top with sour if used tend to be more natural. They are also more cream, guacamole, or cilantro if you wish. environmentally friendly as there are far fewer fossil Recipe from mylifecookbook.com fuels being used (and pollution being spewed into the air) to get to the farmers market compared to sending produce to the store from wherever. There is also less waste as there is not extra packing for shipping. One of the best reasons to shop the farmers market is you never quite know what you might find as the season progresses. Right now, peaches and tomatoes Peach Lemonade are just starting to ripen and be available. Potatoes 4 cups water, divided come in red, yellow and purple from one vendor. Let- 2 medium peaches, chopped tuce is prevalent from kale to Romaine (my favorite). 1 cup sugar But you can also find more unusual finds like kohlrabi 3/4 cup lemon juice and patty pan. Fresh honey is wonderful from a local 1 medium lemon, sliced vendor. And Kelly always has fresh baked mini loaves Mint sprigs, optional of bread (Adrian’s favorite is the Banana Split Bread In small saucepan, bring 2 cups water, peaches and she makes) and hand made jewelry. Soon, though wa- sugar to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for termelon and cantaloupe will be available and fresh 5-7 minutes or until peaches are tender. Remove from strawberries. Yum! As the summer wanes, we will get Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw heat. Cool. Strain, discarding peach skins. In large more squash and gourds. 1 large kohlrabi, peeled, stems trimmed off, grated pitcher, combine peach mixture, lemon juice and re- While the grocery store will never go away and ¼ head purple cabbage, shredded maining water. Add lemon slices and mint if desired. there will always be things you will likely need/want 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated Serve over ice. to purchase there, the farmers market has a place in ½ red onion, grated Recipe from tasteofhome.com