Record snowfall ahead? Weather causes event delays PATRICK FORD the cold, have caused closed early due to the NEWS EDITOR problems for residents. perilous conditions. Hazardous weather The Okmulgee Coun- County schools not al- conditions have post- ty Courthouse, along ready on distance learn- poned numerous events with the County Health ing moved to that plat- in the county. Department was closed form for the safety of Road conditions the Wednesday and Thurs- students and staff. Most past few days, along with day. Many businesses all athletic activities were cancelled for those days with more changes pos- sible this weekend and next week as conditions change. The 54th annual Ok- COURTESY PHOTOS mulgee County Spring Okmulgee FFA members Brooklyn Scott, Nora Tiger, during the upcoming Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Si- Livestock Show was and Alex Armstrong pose with examples of the Ag lent Auction on February 22 at Brock Gym. scheduled to begin yes- Boosters metal signs that will be available for purchase terday, but has now been moved to Feb. 18. All times remain the same, except for the chicken and broiler Ag Boosters holding show, which is now on PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Saturday, Feb. 20. City crews work to clear downtown 6th Street of ice earlier this week. For more information Freezing temperatures have caused many roads to be caked with ice. SEE SNOWFALL, PAGE A5 sign fundraiser
Okmulgee FFA Ag Boosters have metal signs that will be available for purchase during the upcoming Pie & Silent Auction on Feb. 22 at Brock Marcus Jeffrey wins Gym. The signs, designed and fabricated by Okmulgee AgEd students in the agri- Ward 4 council seat cultural mechanics class, will be avail- able for purchase for $20 at the event. PATRICK FORD Quantities are limited, so be sure to get for their vote. FUNDRAISER, NEWS EDITOR “Thanks again everyone for your sup- SEE PAGE A5 Marcus Jeffrey has won election to port,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City getting to work and helping to make Council. Okmulgee strong. On Tuesday, Jeffrey bested incum- “My goal is to work together, and all bent Javier Ramirez in a low voter turn- citizens come together and try to move out, 203-117. the city forward. I’m anxious to get to Vaccination efforts Ramirez has served on the council for work and keep the city moving for- the past four years. w ard .” Part of the reason for the low voter “I want to thank all the Okmulgee cit- turnout was attributed to the weather izens who took the time to vote today continue to ramp up conditions which caused many busi- despite the cold, icy weather,” Ramirez nesses and schools to close. posted on social media. “Even though PATRICK FORD as “flatten the curve” in tent, the spread of this vi- Jeffrey, a former Okmulgee School the results were not in our favor today, NEWS EDITOR order to see a slow in the rus is beginning to slow board member, and pastor of Eastside I want to thank all those who voted for Everyone has been spread of the COVID-19 down. Baptist Church, is looking forward to me. I also want to congratulate Marcus learning a new normal pandemic. “There may be an as- getting started in his new post. Jeffrey and wish him the best during for almost a year. Now, with vaccines be- sociation between the First, he thanked his opponent, his 1st term on the council.” Words and phrases now ing administered and so- decline in COVID-19 Ramirez, for calling him and congrat- Councilmember Mickey Baldwin being used most have cial distancing still being cases and increase in ulating him, and he thanks the citizens SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A3 never heard before, such practiced, to a certain ex- SEE VACCINATION, PAGE A3 Championship Fever Reagor captures 2nd-straight world title in steer wrestling LARRY OWEN This championship did CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER not take place on the David ‘Coop’ Reagor Jr. basketball court, but in a knows what it feels like rodeo arena. to be part of a champi- Reagor was crowned onship team, as the 2009 the American Cowboys Preston High School Rodeo Association’s graduate was a member world championship in of the Pirate basketball steer wrestling. team that won the state On Jan. 23, in Tulsa, championship in 2009. Reagor became a back- In fact, Reagor played an to-back world champion instrumental part in the in steer wrestling. championship, hitting a For winning the world COURTESY PHOTO pair of clutch free throws championship, Reagor in the final minutes of was presented with a Morris Homecoming overtime in the title gold belt buckle, as well game against Texhoma. as a saddle. Royalty Announced In 2019, Reagor cap- Reagor was award- Congratulations to Chari Barnett and Kolby Adams who were selected as tured the second cham- ed his second-straight COURTESY PHOTO 2020-21 Homecoming Queen and King at Morris High School. pionship in his life. SEE REAGOR, PAGE A10 Javi Fultz and David “Coop” Reagor.
A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Friday, February 12, 2021
Roy Edward Madden September 15, 1947 - February 2, 2021 Roy Edward Madden, a resident of Weleetka, Governor Stitt signs first passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Wele- etka, at the age of 73. He was born September 15, 1947, in Holdenville, to Leonard Ray Madden & Hazel Jean (Mangrum) Clark. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 1 bill of legislative session p.m. at Integrity Chapel in Henryetta. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Reinstates modifications allowing for virtual public meetings Martha Lowe Governor Kevin Stitt instates the same exemp- ing this bill into law and cover any kind of prob- May 10, 1946 - February 5, 2021 signed Senate Bill 1031 tions to the Open Meet- that the first bill he signed lem in this process, the into law Wednesday, his ing Act that were signed into law this session is Legislature will be able to Martha Lowe, a resident of Okmulgee, died Febru- first bill of the 2021 legis- into law in 2020 with one that garnered huge address it.” ary 5, 2021, at the age of 74. Wake service will be 6 lative session, reinstating some minor changes, in- bipartisan support.” During a signing cere- p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Hickory Ground temporary modifications cluding requiring public The exemptions took mony at the Capitol, the #1 and funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, to the Open Meeting Act bodies to post documents effect upon the gover- governor expressed sup- February 17, 2021, at Hickory Ground #1. Interment allowing for virtual pub- or materials online that nor’s signature and will port for potential future will follow at the McNac Family Cemetery under the lic meetings. are provided to partici- remain in place until Feb. legislation to permanent- direction of the Rogers Funeral Home. “I want to thank Pro pants of the meeting. 15, 2022, or until 30 days ly modify some sections Tem Treat, Speaker Mc- “With the signing of after the COVID-19 state of the Open Meeting Act Call and the Legislature this bill, public entities of emergency expires, to increase citizen partic- Kathyren Anne White for getting this across the can continue to meet and whichever is earlier. ipation in government. November 3, 1951 - February 8, 2021 finish line to my desk,” do so safely until the pan- “This measure keeps “We’ve seen how virtual Kathyren Anne White, a resident of Henryetta, Gov. Stitt said. “We’ve demic is behind us and government running meetings has led to more died February 8, 2021, at the age of 69. Funeral all heard from constitu- the people of Oklahoma even when board or com- Oklahomans engaging service will be 10 a.m., Friday at the Carson Baptist ents, state agencies, local maintain access to pub- mission members may with the people who rep- Church, Carson. Interment will follow at the Car- school boards and other lic meetings at all levels need to quarantine,” Rep. resent them,” Gov. Stitt son Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers public bodies requesting through virtual meet- Echols said. “The public said. “We always want to Funeral Home. this, and I’m pleased we ings,” Sen. Treat said. will still have access to attract the best people to were able to deliver so “The Senate fast-tracked these meetings and the serve in state government qu i c k l y.” this bill, and I appreciate materials presented in and I believe we can inno- Trace Royce Todd SB 1031, authored by Speaker McCall and the them. This ensures open- vate and make it more ap- November 25, 1962 - February 10, 2021 Senate President Pro Tem House for doing the same ness and transparency pealing to serve on state Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma and getting this bill to the and allows our state to boards and commissions Trace Royce Todd, 58, died Wednesday evening, City) and House Majority governor’s desk early in continually move for- regardless where you live February 10, 2021, in Tulsa. Service arrangements Floor Leader Jon Echols the session. I am thankful ward even during these in Oklahoma.” are pending in the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. (R-Oklahoma City), re- for Governor Stitt sign- trying times. If we dis- Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc.
Tommy Talton November 20, 1934 - February 5, 2021 Tommy Talton, 86, a resident of Okmulgee, died Red Cross offers home heating, Friday, February 5, 2021, in the V.A. Medical Cen- ter, Oklahoma City. A Service of Memory will be conducted, Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Mt Zion Baptist Church, 1500 N. Miami St. winter safety tips with Pastor Douglas Currington eulogizing. Inter- ment will follow in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery. The American Red Cross wants Kansas and Oklahoma. flammable surface, such as a ce- Public visitation, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in to remind people how to use space ramic tile floor. Do no place space Precious Memories Chapel/House of Winn Funer- heaters and other heat sources Heat Your Home Safely heaters on rugs, carpets or near al Home-Okmulgee, during the hours of 1-5 p.m. safely. When temperatures drop, many bedding or drapes. Plug power The family has been cared for by House of Winn “Many people are using space people resort to space heaters and cords directly into outlets and nev- Funeral Home-Okmulgee. heaters and other heat sources to other sources to keep their homes er into an extension cord. stay warm during this week’s win- warm. To reduce the risk of heat- 3. Never leave a fire in the fire- ter weather and there are simple ing-related fires, the Red Cross rec- place unattended and use a glass Gary Frazier tips to help people do so safely,” ommends these steps: or metal fire screen to keep fire and February 9, 2021 Johnnie Munn, senior disaster pro- 1. All heaters need space. Keep embers in the fireplace. gram manager said. children, pets, and things that can 4. Never use a cooking range or Gary L. Frazier, longtime Morris resident, passed Along with these tips, Munn burn (paper, matches, bedding, oven to heat your home. away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Tulsa. A funeral reminds people who need Red furniture, clothing, carpets, and 5. Turn off portable space heaters service will be held Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m. at Cross services to call 1-800-RED- rugs) at least three feet away from every time you leave the room or the First Baptist Church in Morris. Arrangements CROSS. Also, people can use the heating equipment. go to sleep. are under the direction of McClendon-Winters Fu- community referral and informa- 2. If you must use a space heater, neral Home. www.mcclendon-winters.com. tion service of 2-1-1 available in place it on a level, hard and non-
Stitt signs executive order to expedite renewals of driver’s licenses, IDs Governor Kevin Stitt signed Ex- driver licenses and identification,” er license services. DPS is thankful ecutive Order 2021-05 Wednesday Gov. Stitt said. “No Oklahoman for the eager willingness of Gover- Here are the latest re- Increase of 3,364 directing the Department of Public should have to wait months to ob- nor Stitt and a bipartisan group of sults from the Oklaho- Safety to expedite renewals or re- tain an ID or take a day off work lawmakers to act on the Depart- ma State Department Okmulgee County placements of valid driver licenses to renew their license. I’m proud ment’s recommendations. Now of Health as of Feb. 11. Total Cases: 3,520 and identification. Specifically, the to sign this executive order today that Governor Stitt has issued the Total Recovered: 3,302 executive order will waive restric- to help Oklahomans and eliminate executive order, DPS will imple- Oklahoma Total Deaths: 39 tions on tag agents to make it easier the long wait times.” ment the planned changes quickly.” Total Cases: 409,401 to obtain a driver’s license renewal, “The Department of Public Safe- “I appreciate the governor Increase of 23,111 City / Deaths / allow Oklahomans to obtain iden- ty understands and shares the pub- fast-tracking this executive order Active Cases: 23,111 Recovered tification if a REAL ID is not avail- lic’s frustration with driver license to get a solution for people seeking Total Recovered: Beggs: 382/4/359 able, allow Oklahomans to obtain service and is working around the or renewing their driver’s licenses,” 382,342 Dewar: 78/0/73 a downgraded license, if necessary, clock on critical improvements,” said Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Ar- Total Deaths: 3,948 Henryetta: 897/11/845 and allow third parties to admin- DPS Commissioner John Scully row. “Many people have been wait- Increase of 48 Morris: 332/2/313 ister driver’s license examinations. said. “In those efforts, DPS recently ing for this change, and I’m glad to Okmulgee: “The COVID pandemic has neg- identified steps that can be taken see some relief in this area.” United States 1,443/22/1,336 atively affected so many of our nor- by the governor and the Legislature Total Deaths: 471,567 Schulter: 42/0/41 mal processes, including renewing that will improve delivery of driv- Lunch and Prayer planned for Feb. 25 Local pastors will be coming together for Lunch and do is to RSVP to 918-815-2430 and bring the prayer,” Prayer on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 12-1p.m. for a time Rev. Mickey Baldwin, spokesperson for Okmulgee to connect, eat, and pray together. Prayer 365, said. “It will be one hour of Connection The event is being host in the Blue Room of the Mc- that could change our city. So if you are a local full- Culloch Bldg. time pastor or a bi-vocational pastor, this meeting is “The food has been donated so all pastors need to for you .”
Friday, February 12, 2021 NEWS Okmulgee Times • A3 Black History Month MPD to Okmulgee natives leave mark on music scene Black History Month is a time In 1958, he moved to Copenha- cording of the ballad “Be Ever receive two to pay tribute to some of the won- gen, Denmark until his death on Wonderful” in 1959. His first LP derful, historic people who have Sep. 8, 1960, at age 37, from a vi- “Ted Taylor Sings” was issued on given so much to move this nation rus related to polio. Warwick in 1963. In 1965, his sin- along in incredible ways. Jazz scholars describe him as one gle on the Okeh label “Stay Away Whether through inventions, of the most melodically inventive From My Baby” reached number new units politics, activism, science or and technically agile bassists in 14 on the Billboard R&B chart. philanthrophy, these individuals jazz! - George O. Carney After further singles, Taylor have left their mark in history. signed with Ronn in 1969. He re- Okmulgee County has several leased three albums (“Shades Of Council discusses sale of people who have gone on to be Blue”, “You Can Dig It” and “Tay- property request known in their particular field lor Made”) and a fourth with label and contributed to Black History. mate Little Johnny Taylor entitled PATRICK FORD In this first part, we look at four “The Super Taylors” in 1973. NEWS EDITOR people with Okmulgee County Three more LPs appeared in the The Morris City Council approved replacing two ties that excelled in the music in- 80s including one with MCA in police vehicles during Monday’s session. dustry. 1981 (“Keepin’ My Head Above One of the vehicles will replace a unit recently in- Water”) and two for his own Sol- volved in a collision with a deer. Insurance will replace pugits label. it with a new Dodge Charger, with some costs associ- Taylor died in an automobile ated with branding and equipment. accident in Lake Charles, La., on The second unit will be an SUV that will replace an October 23, 1987, at age 53. aging Crown Victoria. A discussion was held concerning a request of Ja- maica Lawson to purchase city-owned property on Massingale Road. “I’m open to any resolution on this,” Jamaica said. Ted Taylor The property in question leads to the city’s youth Theodore (Ted) Taylor was born sports complex. The Lawsons are currently maintain- in Okmulgee on Feb. 16, 1934. He ing the property. moved to California in 1952 and “Our only goal is to keep it nice,” Jamaica said. became a member of the Mighty Council members pondered whether to sell the Clouds of Joy gospel group, before property or if some type of lease agreement would be joining the Santa Monica Soul possible. The frontage that runs along the Lawson’s Seekers as a tenor singer. property is about 660 feet. In 1955, the Soul Seekers ap- Councilmember Wayne Payne brought forth the op- Oscar Pettiford proached Maxwell Davis at Mod- tion of the mayor working with the Lawsons on some He was born in Okmulgee on ern Records for a recording deal, type of lease agreement and bringing it back to the Sept. 30, 1922. He was a jazz artist and he persuaded them to con- board for consideration. who played in his father’s family centrate on secular R&B music. A motion was made to give Mayor Jeremy Avery the touring band based in Oklahoma The same group recorded as both ability to go into negotiations with the homeowner, and Minnesota until 1941. The Cadets on Modern and The Jimmy Nolen but did not pass. More discussion and a possible reso- In 1943, he joined Charlie Bar- Jacks on the subsidiary RPM la- Jimmy Nolen was born April 3, lution to the request will be brought before the council net’s band in New York as a double bel. Taylor sang lead vocals on 1934. A native of Okmulgee Coun- at a future date. bass player. After a brief stint with The Cadets’ “Do You Wanna Rock ty, he grew up in the Grayson area Agenda items approved were: the Roy Eldridge Quintet, he be- (Hey Little Girl)” and “I Cry” and and attended school there. • January 11, 2021, minutes. came a bebop movement pioneer also on The Jacks’ “Away” and “My He left the sleepy little commu- • Authorization for the payment of claims. on Forty-Second Street in New Darling.” Taylor left the group, nity to play his guitar at clubs in • Monthly report of activity from city departments: York City. and recorded two singles on Mela- Tulsa. He later made his way to - Police Dept. - Chief Tim Bell reported 12 tickets Pettiford and Dizzy Gillespie led tone Records in 1957 with the Bob Los Angeles’ thriving music scene. issued, no accidents, and loss of one officer to other a combo at the famed Onyx Club Reed orchestra on which he was In 1965, Jimmy was hired to employment. The chief also introduced a new officer in 1943-44. From 1944 to 1948, he credited for contractual reasons as play in the James Brown Band. to the force, Aaron Hacker. played in several bebop combos “Ivory Lucky”. Over the next sev- As a guitarist, Nolen was known - Fire - Chief Stewart reported one structure fire and as well as with Duke Ellington’s en years, he recorded singles for for his distinctive “chicken two smoke investigations on the city side. Rural side and Wood Herman’s big bands. a succession of labels including scratch.” This is where the guitar had one motor vehicle assist, two public service, three During the 1950s, he formed his Ebb, Duke, Top Rank Internation- strings are pressed lightly against lift assists, one smoke investigation, one vehicle fire own sextet and thirteen-piece al, Laurie (where several of his re- the fingerboard and then quickly and one grass fire. band known for their innovative cords were credited to Austin Tay- released just enough to get a mut- - Public Works - For January, Supt. Coverdale re- arrangements and instrumenta- lor), Warwick and more. ed “scratching” sound produced ported one leak and six funerals. tion. At Duke, he made the first re- SEE HISTORY, PAGE A5 SEE MPD, PAGE A5
May this departure from City Okmulgee IGA and his family community,” Fetgatter said in Pct. 8 22 18 COUNCIL Council give you more time has contributed to so many in conclusion. Pct. 9 99 18 CONTINUED FROM A1 with family and new adventure our community … I also want The new city council mem- Pct. 10 2 2 also thanked Ramirez for his to run with,” Baldwin said. to thank Javier Ramirez for bers will be sworn in before the Pct. 11 58 45 service. “Congratulations to Mar- the time he spent working as a April council meeting. Pct. 32 4 2 “I have enjoyed serving with cus Jeffrey on your election to Council member. He has been Pct. 36 2 1 you as you always bring a lot to the Okmulgee City Council,” through thick and thin in his Election Totals Totals 203 117 the table—no matter what table Representative Scott Fetgatter time and has always been solid. Precinct MJ JR you sit at. Thanks for serving posted. “Marcus and I go way “Thank you both for caring Pct. 4 2 2 our community in all you do. back to when he worked at enough to want to serve our Pct. 7 14 29
public health front line fection according to the vaccines will be received Carollo advises those VACCINATION facilities. State Health Department. at this time. that have not yet received CONTINUED FROM A1 “We do not have an an- If you fall into the Phase “The Oklahoma State their vaccine, but have it COVID-19 vaccinations,” Currently, those in ticipated date as to when 2 category and still have Department of Health’s scheduled, to wear their Kristen Carollo, Public Phase 2 of the vacci- we will move to Phase 3 not received your vac- top priority has been vac- mask and social distance Information Officer for nation roll-out include of vaccinations,” Carollo cine, you are asked to vis- cinating as many Oklaho- when they arrive. the Okmulgee County both paid and unpaid said. it the online portal for the mans as possible within Health Department, said. first responders, those Phase 3 will include re- Oklahoma State Depart- the phased roll out plan,” “We are not yet able to providing direct outpa- maining teachers, staff ment of Health to sched- Carollo said. state the decline in cases tient care and services to and other residents in ule your appointment. is directly caused by the COVID patients, adults school settings and criti- In addition to the local vaccination initiative.” 65 years of age and old- cal infrastructure person- health department, it was However, many in the er or any adult with co- nel which was specified recently announced Wal- healthcare field still stress morbidities. Also in that in the third executive or- Mart Pharmacy in both the importance of con- group are Pre-Kinder- der by Governor Kevin Okmulgee and Henryetta tinuing to practice all the garten through twelfth Stitt. This executive order have been added to the safety measures we have grade teachers and staff included workers at high list of Wal-Mart stores become so accustomed in schools and education- risk of exposure to, trans- that will soon be ad- to. al settings, staff and resi- mission of, and morbidi- ministering the vaccine. The Okmulgee County dents in congregate loca- ty and mortality resulting Pharmacists do not have Health Department has tions, and support staff in from a COVID-19 in- a time frame for when seen COVID-19 cases beginning to trend down- ward. Carollo recently stated the last death in the county due to Covid-19 was reported on Jan. 29. Since beginning vac- cinations in the coun- ty, approximately 1,500 first dose vaccines have been administered by the County Health Depart- ment. “We are administering both Pfizer and Moder- na Vaccines at the Health Department,” Carollo said.
A4 • Okmulgee Times NEWS Friday, February 12, 2021 Morris Schools Special insurance enrollment rehire principals period to begin Feb. 15 for upcoming year
PATRICK FORD Tips offered to make navigation easier NEWS EDITOR MELISSA HEMINOVER Melissa Parchman, some families will bene- “With many becoming The Morris School board approved the re-employ- STAFF WRITER president of Magoon & fit from this special en- recently unemployed, I ment of two principals during their Monday evening In the past year, many Associates in Tulsa, is rollment period. suggest they go off of last session. have experienced nu- an Okmulgee County Insurance companies year’s income taxes un- Becky Alexander will remain the elementary school merous changes in life resident and says this is participating in the en- less they’re unemployed,” principal, while Heather Adams leads the middle including working from a way for those in the rollment period are Blue she said. Deductibles and school. home, virtual classes, pipeline industry and Cross & Blue Shield, out of pocket expenses The board also discussed Covid cases and the dis- and for some, changes others in the area that CommunityCare, Med- are often lower for cus- trict’s response, according to Superintendent Chris in employment or loss have recently found ica, Bright HealthCare tomers signing up since Karch. of employment. A ma- themselves out of work and Oscar. Parchman it is based off income. Also considered was the annual dropout report for jor concern for many is a way to provide them- stated Bright and Os- The criteria a person students in grades 7-12. Karch stated only one drop- having adequate health selves and their families car primarily serve the or family must meet in out was reported. Members discussed and reviewed insurance. with insurance. Oklahoma City area, but order to qualify for the the annual college remediation report. A recent change en- “This is going to be knows some in the area enrollment period are Agenda items approved were: acted recently will allow treated like the Open En- may use physicians from those that do not have • Financial Reports an additional period to rollment Period,” Parch- that part of the state. access to group insur- • Resignations - Greg Seamans, Kathy Seamans and obtain health care insur- man said, “that typically When a family is con- ance, have changed jobs Emily Kell. ance. takes place November sidering applying for in- since the previous Open • Additions to Substitute List: Robert Whiddon, Jr. An enrollment peri- through December 15.” surance through Health- Enrollment period, have and Anastacia Simons. od accessed through Parchman says her Care.gov, Parchman had a child become of • Payment for FY21 National Board Certified bonus HealthCare.gov will company has served noted the coverage and age that they no longer and benefits for Lisa Merrill and Tammy Spurrier. open Monday, Feb. 15 those in Okmulgee cost is based off house- fall under their parent or • Morris Public Schools Calendar for FY22 and continue through County for over three hold size and yearly in- guardians insurance, or a The board also approved a stipend for cafeteria staff. May 15. years and knows that come. SEE INSURANCE, PAGE A6 Okmulgee Lions Club holds ‘chocolate bingo’
meeting of chocolate bingo rather than our annual the owners of Twisted Confections couldn’t get here evening Sweetheart Banquet. from the Tulsa area because of the icy roads. Due to the COVID pandemic (which has affected The eight winners were: Lions Lane Pilkington, nearly everything), we did not have adequate space Donna Thomas, Dan Anderson, Ron Martin, Lar- to social distance, and by adding spouses, increased ry Howell, Dale Fillmore, Duane Janzen and Dean the number of people sharing a smaller space. For Craig. Because Larry Howell won the grand prize, he this reason, the club thought it best to proceed in this had to give his lesser win to a non-winner. manner. Even though this event was a slight departure from We followed the same format for Turkey Bingo and having a guest speaker, it allowed for a bit of levity and Pie Bingo, and awarded eight 1/2 lb. box of Valentine camaraderie. See what all you “sweet-tooths” missed? Tuesday’s Okmulgee Lions Club meeting was short chocolates, and a grand prize of one 1 lb. box of Valen- Give us a visit and you might get a surprise gift. Just and sweet because, at the suggestion of 1st VP Dale tine chocolates, from Twisted Confections. However, ask John McConnel and Mike Tipton from last week. Fillmore, the club opted to have the regular noon we had to give “rain checks” to the winners because SEE LIONS CLUB, PAGE A6
the neighbors. Advised he doesn’t know who it is but Hwy. - Requesting a call in reference to dog that has knows where they live. Has been going on for three become aggressive. years and if someone doesn’t do anything about it they 7:14 p.m. - Fire - Creager/310 Rd. - Grass Fire. HFD are going to end up dead. enroute. 12:51 p.m. - Animals - 15000 block of Hwy. 62 - RP advised a puppy is bloody and looks like they’ve been 02/02/2021 through a garbage disposal. Confronted homeowner 6:13 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Madison by and thought homeowner was on something. Coke Plant - RP advised of several vehicles parked the 1:07 p.m. - Juvenile - 21000 block of Smith Rd. - RP wrong way. advised juvenil is being physically violent toward her. 7:50 a.m. - Other - Sun Downer Club - Property 02/01/2021 RP called back and advised they no longer need any- Check - 10:07 a.m. - 911 Hang-up with Response - 11:23 a.m. - Speak with Officer - Beggs City Lim- one to respond. Things are calmed down. 12000 block of Old Hwy. 75 - RP yelling at someone its - RP requesting a call on getting advice on what to 1:43 p.m. - Alarm - 25000 block of Wilson Rd. - Res- advising she needs an RIT. Not responding to ques- do with abandoned property. Advised she spoke with idential panic alarm. tions. Advising all she hears is static and disconnects. deputy yesterday and they said they couldn’t tell her 2:17 p.m. - Fire - West side of Hwy. 75 south of Duck Called back advising she is heading to the courthouse. anything. Creek Casino - Controlled burn. 11:15 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - Trail Mo- 11:54 a.m. - Animals - Hwy. 16/210 Rd. - Report of 3:48 p.m. - Animals - SW corner of 160 Rd./Mc- tel - Rp advised she is trying to get her heat turned a black cow near highway. Advised County and OHP. Gowen - RP advised horse has been stolen. Brown/ on and pay her rent but there is no one there and no 12:31 p.m. - Vandalism - 1900 block of N. 185 Rd. white painted Gildan. Needs a report so he can go to vehicles. Everyone is just gone like they disappeared. - RP advised there is a group of subjects that keep the sale barn tonight to get help from them. 12:30 p.m. - Domestic - South of Kern/Eufaula - RP vandalizing his mailbox and stealing things from 6:29 p.m. - Animals - 15000 block of Old Morris SEE SHERIFF, PAGE A9
Project Heart Senior Beggs Schools Chocolate Chip Cookie Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed • Monday: Philly Cheesesteak on Hoa- Milk variety and cereal options offered Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Roll gie, Potato Wedges, Spiced Pears, Pud- daily for breakfast. Extra fruit and veg- Preston Schools • Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast ding w/Whipped Topping, Milk etable options available for lunch. Milk Choice of fat free and low fat flavored Sticks, Yogurt • Tuesday: Ham & Bean Soup w/Onion, variety and water offered at lunch. white or chocolate milk and chilled fruit Lunch: Corndogs, Baked Beans, Tater Spinach, Stewed Tomatoes, Cornbread, • Monday: Breakfast: Pancake Sau- served daily for lunch and breakfast. Ce- Tots Warm Fruit Compote, Milk sage Griddle or Scrambled Eggs, Toast, real option and fruit juice served daily for • Thursday:Breakfast: Breakfast Bar • Wednesday: Chicken Pot Pie, Brussel Peaches, Apple Juice breakfast. Only main entrees are listed. Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti, Mixed Veg- Sprouts, Spiced Peaches, Biscuit, Poke Lunch: Cordog or Chicken Nuggets, • Monday: Breakfast: Strawberry Short- gies, Bread Sticks Cake, Milk Steamed Carrots, Peaches, Chocolate cake • Friday: Virtual Day • Thursday:Chili Mac, Green Beans, Pudding Lunch: Corndog or Pizza Munchables Apricots, Sliced Bread, Blonde Brownie, • Tuesday: Breakfast: Grilled Cheese or Taco Salad Twin Hills School Milk Sandwich or French Toast Sticks, Toast, • Tuesday: Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll All meals served with white or chocolate • Friday: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Oranges, Grape Juice Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Ham & milk. Salad bar available for lunch. Potato w/Gravy, Vegetable Blend, Roll, Lunch: Chicken & Waffles or Okie Cheese Sandwich or Cobb Salad • Monday: Breakfast: Oatmeal, Toast, Cheesecake w/Fruit Topping, Milk Spud, Toast, Steamed Broccoli, Orange/ • Wednesday: Breakfast: Colby Egg Banana Pineapple Mix Omelet Lunch: Frito Chili Pie, Carrots, Apples Morris Schools • Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Lunch: Chicken Patty or Italian Sub or • Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit, All meals served with fruit and milk. Gravy & Sausage Patty or Mini Waffles, Chicken Caesar Salad Jelly, Apricots Breakfast also served with juice and Pop Cheese Stick, Pears, Apple Juice • Thursday:Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit Lunch: Taco, Black Beans, Apples Tart option. PB&J is an option each day Lunch: Meatloaf or Sliced Turkey w/Gra- Lunch: BBQ Pork on Bun or Nacho • Wednesday: Breakfast: Confetti Pan- for lunch. vy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Pears, Roll Munchable or Italian Chef Salad cakes, Mixed Fruit • Monday: President’s Day! No School! • Thursday:Breakfast: Colby Egg Om- • Friday: Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed • Tuesday: Breakfast: Stuffed Hash Brown elet or Ham & Cheese Croissant, Toast, Lunch: Cheese Pizza Squares or PB&J Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Peaches Lunch: Beef Taco, Beans, Lettuce Cup Apple Slices, Grape Juice or Popcorn Chicken Salad • Thursday:Breakfast: Cereal Bar, Apples • Wednesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Lunch: Pepperoni Sandwich or BBQ Lunch: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Bread Gravy, Sausage Chicken Breast, Potato Wedges, Straw- Schulter Schools Stick, Mixed Fruit Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans berries All meals served with milk and fruit. • Friday: Breakfast: Bacon Biscuit, • Thursday:Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll • Friday: Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit or Breakfast is also served with juice and an Pineapple Lunch: Chicken Noodles, Carrots Oatmeal w/Toppings, Yogurt, Apple- option for cereal. Lunch: Chicken Burgers, Curly Fries, • Friday: Breakfast: Mini Cinni sauce, Orange Juice • Monday: Presidents Day! No School! Mixed Fruit Lunch: Mama Mia Pasta, Broccoli Lunch: Cheeseburger or Roasted Chick- • Tuesday: Breakfast: Biscuit and Gra- en Sandwich, Baked Beans, Applesauce, vy, Sausage
Friday, February 12, 2021 COMMUNITY Okmulgee Times • A5 Okmulgee FFA Member of the Week February 13 VFW Auxiliary Meeting | Please call Cheryl at 918- Firefighter Lunch Saturday, Each week, Okmulgee OCYFR Pancake Breakfast VFW Post 1189 Auxiliary will 733-2424 for any questions. Feb. 20, at 12:30 p.m. FFA advisor Tim Taylor | Okmulgee County Young meet Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 will feature a program Farmers & Ranchers will hold a.m. February 18 February 23 member for their service. a pancake breakfast Satur- Okmulgee Blood Drive | A Beggs Blood Drive | A Beggs Week 3: Angel Edwards, day, Feb. 13, at the Okmulgee February 15 blood drive will be held Thurs- High School Student Council Okmulgee FFA 8th Grade County Fairgrounds in con- Twin Hills JOM Meeting | day, Feb. 18, at VFW Post Blood Drive will be held Tues- Secretary junction with the Spring Live- The Twin Hills School John- 1189, 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. day, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 • Why did you join FFA? stock Show. The breakfast will son O’Malley Program will from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. p.m. in the Dome lobby. Ap- I joined FFA because take place from 7:30 to 10:30 meet Monday, Feb. 15, at 6 pointments are appreciated I wanted to learn more a.m. and pancakes, sausage, about food and plants. p.m. in the school conference February 20 and walk-ins are welcome. I also wanted to do lots bacon, milk and juice will be room. The group will approve First Responder / Firefight- served at $5 per person. or reject FY 21 Budget Revi- er Lunch | VFW Post 1189 of new hands-on experi- Angel Edwards ments during class. sion. Facemasks are required. will hold a First Responder / • What’s your Super- experiment to learn about vised Agricultural Experi- osmosis and turned eggs ence (SAE)? into rubber eggs. Getting HISTORY End of the Year Awards list, Bill- I’m still planning my out in the courtyard gar- board magazine, 1980 SAE with Mr. Taylor and den has been fun too. CONTINUED FROM A3 •Best Female Singer, Memphis Mrs. Johnson. I’m think- • What are some of your by rapid rhythmic strumming of Chapter of NARAS, 1986, 1988, ing about something re- future FFA goals? the opposite hand near the bridge. 1997 lated to Ag Mechanics. I want to continue serv- A dispute resulted in Nolan leav- •Best Female Entertainer, Beale • What’s the best thing ing as an officer, but on ing Brown for a 2-year stretch be- Street Merchants Association, about FFA? the senior team. Serving fore he re-joined the superstar in 1995 My favorite thing is get- as the 8th grade secretary 1972. Jimmy played with Brown •Honorary doctorate in mu- ting to learn new things has been fun and a great for the next 11 years. sic, Grand Valley State University, while in class! We did an experience. Jimmy died of a heart attack in 1995 Atlanta on Dec. 18, 1983. He had •Music Pioneer, United Music played with the Godfather of Soul Heritage, 2000 MPD of $1,750. for 16 of his final 18 years. •Initiative award, Women of All items on the agen- The musician’s body was re- Achievement, 2000 CONTINUED FROM A3 da for the Morris Public turned to his native Okmulgee •Emissary of Music, Memphis • Bi-annual disburse- Works Authority were County. He was buried in the and Shelby County Music Com- ment to Morris Youth approved, including min- family plot in a cemetery on the ing with different blues and jazz mission, 2009 Sports, Inc. in the amount utes and claims. northern edge of Grayson. bands. While pursuing a mas- •HEBE Award, Memphis Sym- Nolen was inducted in the Okla- ter’s degree at Wright State Uni- phony League, 2009 homa Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. versity in social work by day, she •Best Vocalist, Memphis Fly- was singing in clubs at night. She er readers’ poll, 2011 and 2012 FUNDRAISER Joyce Cobb was offered a road gig singing in When Joyce Cobb’s on Beale CONTINUED FROM A1 Joyce Renee Cobb was born on duo with Bill Temme for Rama- opened in 1992, it was the first there early. June 2, 1945, in Okmulgee, and da Inn hotels and quit pursuing club on historic Beale Street to There will be a live pie auction featuring both do- first sang in her grandmother’s a vocation as a social worker to be named for a woman. That club nated homemade and store-crafted pies/desserts as church. In 1955, her family moved become a professional singer and was later sold. well as baskets and items donated by FFA members to Nashville, Tenn., when her fa- songwriter. Cobb still resides in Memphis, and community members and businesses in the high- ther was hired at Tennessee State Between 1969 and 1971, Cobb most recently serving as adjunct ly-competitive silent auction. University as the head of the was on Ramada Inn’s Midwest cir- faculty at the University of Mem- There will also be a Frito chili pie meal for purchase, health and physical education de- cuit for entertainment, perform- phis Rudi E. Scheidt School of served by Okmulgee FFA members. The cost is $7. partment. Her parents owned a ing in duo under the title Joyce Music. Funds raised from the event will go towards off- large record collection of music and William [Temme] Duo both setting costs related to sending FFA members to the that influenced her at a young age. singing and playing guitars. Information from Okmulgee Oklahoma FFA State Convention in OKC and other Her professional music career Her awards include: Times files and Wikipedia. chapter programs such as project grants and leader- started in Dayton, Ohio sing- • New Female Single Pop Artist, ship camp registration costs. If you or your business would like to donate items to the silent auction, please contact Okmulgee AgEd instructor Tim Taylor at [email protected] or 918-758-2075 extension 3127. Donations of pies or desserts for the pie auction would also be greatly ap- preciated. The live pie/dessert auction begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be livestream coverage and interviews with mem- bers of the FFA. Social distancing and face coverings will be encouraged. SNOWFALL CONTINUED FROM A1 and to keep up-to-date on any changes, see the Ok- mulgee County Spring Livestock Show page on Face- book. For more information, contact the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds at 918-756-1958. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Pancake Breakfast has also been moved to Feb. 20 to coincide with the sale. Extremely cold temperatures are forecast for the next few days, along with two chances of snowfall. From Sunday night until Monday, portions of Okla- homa lie in an area predicted to receive anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow. Monday’s high temperature is forecast to be 11 de- grees and a low of -4 possibly. Here is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service: Friday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 3 and 13. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday - A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday Night - Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Washington’s Birthday - Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 11. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday - Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tuesday Night - A 20 percent chance of snow. Most- ly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph. Wednesday - A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
A6 • Okmulgee Times COLUMNS & OPINION Friday, February 12, 2021 New Councilmen and Councilwomen
housing and our youth. We’ve had good conversations insight to our decision-making process on the Coun- about her ideas and I know she’ll be engaging with the cil. community quite a bit as well. Dawn won the Ward 3 I’m sure, or I’m hopeful I should say, you’ve seen election uncontested, so there was no voting that took the news about these local election results already in place since no one else filed. Currently, Terry Bemis this paper or on Facebook, but I hope I brought a per- serves in our Ward 3 seat until April. sonal touch to helping describe the efforts of both of Just this week, Marcus Jeffrey won his election for our new Council members before they were elected the Ward 4 seat on our City Council. In April, he’ll re- as well as my excitement to see how they’ll serve our place incumbent Javier Ramirez. Javier has been, and community in their new positions. Please reach out to will continue to be, an asset to our community as a me anytime you have a question for this column, and 2021 is already bringing a lot of changes with it, and local attorney and a Boy Scout leader. He’s served well thanks for reading! some are right here locally I want to make sure you’re on the Council the past few years even holding the aware of! I get asked a lot about local elections, when Vice-Mayor seat in 2018, I believe. Javier, we’ll miss Richard Larabee is an entrepreneur and the owner of they’re happening, and how the process works. So, to- you, but I know you’ll stay active in all the positive several small, local businesses in Okmulgee. He is the day, I’m addressing these concerns by sharing about changes we see happening in Okmulgee! owner and operator of Oklahoma Land Research Com- two new council members we’ll have taking office in Marcus Jeffrey’s is a local Pastor of Eastside Baptist pany, which provides mineral rights ownership research April. Church and used to serve on our School Board. I met reports for any county in Oklahoma and can help you First off, I know both of the new council members Marcus through prayer gathering efforts and we grew lease, sell, or appraise your oil and gas mineral rights. very well and I’m excited to see what ideas they’ll to be friends these past few years. He’s given me the He co-owns and manages the historic McCulloch Build- bring to the table. I know both are there with YOUR opportunity to preach to his congregation, and I know ing downtown at 5th and Grand. His consulting com- best interests in mind, so it will be a privilege to serve he’s very passionate about serving Okmulgee. Marcus pany, ‘The Community Entrepreneur,’ provides business with them. Dawn Carter, our new Councilwoman for has led the Okmulgee Steering Committee for at least to business services, community outreach and creative Ward 3 (my old Ward seat) is a local real estate agent the past three years that I’m aware of. This organi- fundraising for non-profit organizations. Richard cur- and very active in her church and the community. zation helps to identify community needs and takes rently serves as Mayor of Okmulgee. If you’d like to Dawn has worked with me on multiple fundraising action on putting projects together to address those speak to Richard, call his office today at 918-645-3161, efforts and has a heart to see change in our commu- needs. I find Marcus very thoughtful in his approach cell 918-720-1760, or email him at richardplarabee@ nity. As far as I know, she is most passionate about to dealing with local problems, and I know he’ll add gmail.com. In-home camera systems don’t sit well with sitter
friends -- more like family. He was best friends with my beloved late uncle. We have decided to meet, with sex at the forefront Stuck of our thoughts. How do I prepare myself to go into this with a sex-only mind frame? Do you think this could damage our 30-year friendship? -- NERVOUS When a child is sexually abused, a “quick” recov- IN OREGON ery is rare, nearly unheard of. Confusion and mis- directed guilt can stalk them far into their adult DEAR NERVOUS: It has been my observation that years. men and women view sexual relationships differently. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a bro- DEAR ABBY: I enjoy babysitting for the children of Women often let their emotions get involved. Men can ken and contrite heart, O God, you will not de- family and friends. But while I have nothing to hide, I more easily separate the two. It could absolutely dam- spise.” The ancient passage consoled me again and hate how everyone seems to have inside cameras. I feel age your 30-year friendship if what he expects is a again through my bitter-sweet seasons of life. Lay- like I’m in a fishbowl, like if I let their kids veg in front casual friends-with-benefits relationship and at some ing my wounded heart before him was all I knew of the TV or the computer, I’ll be judged as lazy. I also point you decide you need more from this man you to do. Turning myself over to his mercy, repeatedly, hate having my picture taken, so the idea of being on have had a crush on since your teens. sincerely. a live feed all day is off-putting. “All that the Father gives me shall come to me; Do I ask them to turn off the cameras, or stop DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old daughter has stopped and he that comes to me I will in no wise cast out.” babysitting? I can’t be the only person who is uncom- talking to me. She said I need counseling to discuss Rehearsing such verses in periods of quietness fortable being monitored all day like a caged animal. the abuse during her childhood. I asked, “What helped tether me. His mercy sustained me. What’s a good way of handling this? -- MONITORED abuse?” She won’t say! I can’t think of any. She was Regret - contrition - repentance - thanksgiving. IN OHIO never spanked. She was given anything she asked for The cycles continued, ending every time at the door and allowed to join any club or sport she was interest- of mercy, before one nearer than a brother. Jesus. DEAR MONITORED: People usually have camer- ed in. Friend of sinners. My theme verse for a good long as inside their home for security reasons, and so they The only thing she finally mentioned was my hus- while could read something like, will have a warning or evidence in case of a break-in. band and I had arguments. We didn’t argue often. I’m “I obviously need help. I realize I don’t have what Parents and pet owners enjoy peace of mind knowing at a loss. Should I step back and leave her alone? I send it takes. I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide to do they can periodically check to see how their precious texts and call her once a week. Most go unanswered. good, but I don’t really do it; I decide not to do bad, angels are doing. The intent is not to spy on you. When she does answer, she asks if I have started coun- but then I do it anyway … It happens so regularly If you feel you are being watched excessively, ask seling. Please advise. -- CUT OFF IN INDIANA it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, the parents how they think you are doing. Unless sin is there to trip me up…” (Romans 7, Message they complain about your performance, a good way DEAR CUT OFF: Tell your daughter you are open Bible) of handling this would be to simply accept the situ- to counseling, but only if it is joint counseling with Still, all the while I knew to ‘own’ my wrongs, my ation, or restrict your babysitting to homes that are her to figure out why there is such a disparity in your unhelpful thinking. The notion of dodging respon- camera-free. -- and her -- memories of her childhood. If you do, it sibility, excusing my wrongs did not attract me. I may -- I can’t guarantee -- resolve what’s happening knew what disobedience felt like, knew wrong-do- DEAR ABBY: I have had a crush on a man since we now. ing, wrong fantasizing when it entered the neigh- were in our teens. We’re now in our mid-40s. Both of borhood. Like a drug-detecting dog, my conscience us ended long-term relationships about a year ago. We Copyright 2021 Uexpress picked up transgression’s scent. The buck stopped have stayed in contact every now and then, but only as with me. During those days in Christian culture, few re- ligious communities walked with their people INSURANCE quired information and ed the enrollment process through the mine fields of sexual brokenness. answer any additional and have begun coverage, There were likely more caregivers available than we CONTINUED FROM A4 questions you may have. she and her associates are knew. But that was part of the problem. 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One of their coverage is almost imme- contact Magoon & As- Writer-speaker Jerry Lout grew up in Okmulgee certain insurance. insurance specialists will diate for this enrollment. sociates 918)-743-7744 County. After serving with his wife in overseas mis- A question some have inform you of what in- “As soon as the insur- Monday through Friday sions, he founded and directed a TU campus min- when using a compa- formation you will need ance company receives from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. istry. Twice visited by polio, Jerry authored “Living ny like Magoon’s to help to provide and schedule their first payment, cov- or email melissa@ma- with a Limp.” His “Giants in the Rough” memoir navigate the insurance a second phone for them erage begins,” Parchman gooninsurance.com. highlights the Africa years. Both books are available industry is if there is ex- contact you. During the said. through Amazon. 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LIONS CLUB Feb. 16 - Mike Ashley, Okmulgee Postmaster. Pro- gram chair is Dean Craig. Birthdays: CONTINUED FROM B4 Feb. 19-20 - 3-E District Convention at First Family Feb. 13 - Sara Alexander “WE SERVE.” Federal Credit Union, Henryetta. International Direc- Feb. 17 - Dolph Hayden tor Judge Shea Nickell. Feb. 18 - Jim McClendon Calendar of Events • February 2021 Feb. 23 - James Quinn, licensed psychotherapist. Programs Program chair is Duaine Janzen.
Friday, February 12, 2021 RELIGION Okmulgee Times • A7
Cornerstone Foursquare Church Other ways to connect with us can be day). The readings are from 1 Samuel Jubilee Christian Center is a non-de- A Place to Hear from God found at these social media sites: Insta- 16:1-13, Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians nominational church located 1/2 mile “God is moving by His Spirit is a gram - CornerstoneOkmulgee, Twitter 13:1-13 and Luke 18:31-43. north of the MCN Physical & Rehab phrase in one of my favorite songs,” says - @CornerstoneOK and Youtube. For “Faith Alone” Center on the east side of Hwy. 75, in Rev. Mickey Baldwin, lead pastor of more information, call 918-756-4787 The seeing are blind, while the one Okmulgee. Cornerstone Foursquare (CF). He adds, or visit www.okmulgeefoursquare.org. who is blind can see (Luke 18:31-43). Pastors Dale and Colleen Litsey invite “You may be looking at the circum- #follwingjesus #hopeishere #givethanks Jesus tells the twelve He is going up you to Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m. stance around you and the world, but I #seeyousunday to Jerusalem to suffer and die and rise and 6 p.m. and Wednesday Services at believe God is working in the midst of again, but they cannot understand or 7 p.m. it all. COVID has been bad, but think First United Methodist Church grasp what He is saying. The meaning Adult Sunday School: Sunday at 9 a.m. about how many people have turned to 8th & Seminole • Okmulgee of His words is hidden from their sight. Celebrate Recovery: Friday from 6 to Christ this past year. Social media can www.fumcokmulgee.org However, as Jesus makes His way up to 8:30 p.m. be a pit of wasted time, but the internet First United Methodist Church in- Jerusalem, a blind man calls out to Him Children’s Ministry: Nursery is avail- is flooded with the Word of God being vites you to join us this coming Sunday for mercy. This blind man sees Jesus able for ages 0-2 for all church services. preached around the world. Yes, this morning. Traditional Worship Service is the Messiah, the Savior, for he calls Pre-School Class for ages 3-5 for all past year has been rough, but if you are begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, fol- Him “Son of David.” Indeed, Jesus is the services. Children’s Church for ages reading this right now, you are here for lowed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for Lord’s anointed, the keeper of sheep (1 6-8 and 9-12 are Sunday morning & a purpose. Would you consider finding all ages. Children’s Church is held at Sam. 16:1-13) who goes to lay down His Wednesday evening. God’s purpose for you here at CF. Don’t 11 a.m. every Sunday (except the first life for the sheep. He is the incarnate Intercessory Prayer: Tuesday at 1 p.m. let circumstances steal your HOPE! Call Sunday of the month). Contemporary love of the Father who suffers long and Rampart: Pre-service prayer is Sunday out to Father God today and let Jesus Praise & Worship Service is held at 11 is kind, who is not puffed up, who never from 9:50 to 10:20 a.m. (his Son who has paid the final price a.m. in the Rowe Family Life Center. fails us (1 Cor. 13:1-13). Jesus opens the Jail Ministry: Okmulgee County Jail to give you life according to John 3:16) The youth meet Sunday in the EPI Cen- eyes of the blind (Is. 35:3-7) to see Him Ministry is every other Sunday from 9 bring you a New Hope made on Father’s ter from 5 to 7:30 p.m. not according to outward appearances a.m. to 2 p.m. word .” Opportunities of the Week: of lowliness, but according to His heart Jubilee Men’s Ministry: Breakfast The CF family would love for you to Sunday, Feb. 14 of mercy and compassion. Those who meetings are the first Saturday of each discover God’s Word with us this 2021 9 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary behold Him thus by faith follow Him to month at 8 a.m. as we dive in to be more and more a re- 10 a.m. Sunday School the cross through death into life. Victorious Women Fellowship: VWF flection of Jesus Christ. 11 a.m. Worship in the Rowe Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews meetings are the third Monday of each When you join a CF Sunday or 5 p.m. Youth - EPI Center Elder: Jason Remington month at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at our Okmulgee campus Monday, Feb. 15 Activities for the Week: Youth Ministry: Youth classes for ages or by connecting via LIVE stream on 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Sunday 13-18 are Wednesday at 7 p.m. Facebook, you are family - you matter. 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Divine Service, in per- The CF campus is located at 617 N. Tuesday, Feb. 16 son (sermon also on our Facebook page, Morris Church of Christ Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee at the in- 5:30 p.m. Craft Night Trinity Lutheran Church Okmulgee) Morris Church of Christ invites the tersection of Oklahoma & Trent. Our Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Ash Wednesday 10:10 a.m. Sunday School for All public to hear its new minister, Dr. Bob service streams LIVE on Facebook 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry 12:15 p.m. Confirmation Class Whiddon, Jr. Listen to him in person at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Monday during worship service each Sunday at Wednesdays to connect with our CF 5:15 p.m. Dinner - RFLC 10:30 a.m. Bible Study (also live on 10:45 a.m. You may also hear him in a Facebook family. 6:15 p.m. Service - Sanctuary our Facebook page) recorded sermon on the Small Church The doors open at 10 a.m. for con- 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Wednesday Project Facebook page. Morris Church necting and Café Hope, followed by 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 10 a.m. Pre-Sem of Christ is located at 105 S. Hughes in passionate music, childrens program- Thursday, Feb. 18 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service Morris. ming and encouragement from God’s 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry Thursday Word at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19 2 p.m. Tulsa Circuit Meeting; BA / New Life Apostolic Church Rev. Baldwin concluded, saying, “Put- 12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement Muskogee Catechesis New Life Apostolic Church has relo- ting our trust in God often follows hear- 12:30 p.m. OBI Blood Drive - RFLC Pastor Rev. Dr. Christian C. Tiews cated. Come join us at 4900 N. Wood ing His Word or seeing God work in our 7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - Basement and Trinity Lutheran, a congregation of Drive in Okmulgee. Elect Lady Anna lives. My prayer is that you will discover the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, Lewis is the pastor. Jesus Christ as we seek this God of ours Trinity Lutheran Church cordialy invite you to attend services. Sunday morning prayer is at 9 a.m. who is a compassionate Father moving This Sunday, Feb. 14, is Quinquagesi- Trinity Lutheran is located at 2014 Sunday morning service is at 10 a.m. by His Spirit.” ma (roughly 50 days before Easter Sun- E. 6th Street in Okmulgee. The office followed by Live Apostolic Holiness phone number is 918-756-6046 and of- Broadcasting from Iowa, with Bishop fice hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- Terry Gilmore. day through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Bible Study is Tuesday evenings at 6 Friday. p.m. Wednesday evening prayer is at 6 p.m. Jubilee Christian Center and Bible Study is at 7 p.m. (Live Apos- World’s Greatest 918-756-5338 • jccokmulgee.com tolic Holiness Broadcasting). Valentine
RANDY ZINN tation and verse which then, of course, PASTOR, RUSSELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST were definitely romantic. Now, 37 years “How do I love thee? Let me count the later, my wife contends that second val- ways. I love thee...” (by Elizabeth Barrett entine is still “the greatest valentine” Browning). Remember that one? There ever - from me. are countless ways we can say, “I love While most of us probably have a story you” to the people who are special to of “the greatest valentine” ever received us. In February each year, we give our from someone we love, all those valen- sweethearts and other loved ones flow- tines pale in comparison to the “World’s ers, candy, valentines, etc., to express Greatest Valentine” with the wording, our affection for them. “For God so loved the world, that He The tradition of giving and receiv- gave His only Begotten Son, that who- ing valentines did not originate until soever believeth in Him should not per- the 19th century. Saint Valentine was ish, but have everlasting life.” a Roman priest who was martyred and There is no greater love than the love February 14 is a feast day celebrated by God has for us - fallen, sinful creatures some in his honor. Nevertheless, for in need of a Savior, a loving Savior Who most of us it is a day to present special is only a prayer away. His valentine gifts and valentines to that precious is no doubt the greatest valentine we someone in our life and often to receive could ever receive from anyone. Now, the same in return. let’s open up this valentine message and Did you know the God of Heaven sent look at it closely. us a special valentine written in red and First, we see a loving Creator, “For paid for by the blood of His dear Son? God so loved.” The Creator of the heav- The “World’s Greatest Valentine” was ens and the earth loves us. Wow! He purchased by Jesus and its message can made us in His image and put an empty be found in the Holy Bible in John 3:16. spot in our heart only He can fill. The In February, 1983, I was in my senior second thing we see is the object of year of Bible college in Oklahoma City His great love, “the world” - the whole when I decided to send a friendly val- world - a lost, sin-cursed, blind and dy- entine to a young lady with whom I had ing world of sinners in need of His love been associated in ministry work for (Romans 5:8). several years in Batesville, AR. Since we Next, we see a liberal sacrifice, “that had never dated or demonstrated any He gave His only Begotten Son.” He romantic interest in each other, I chose gave us the very best He had, His pre- a beautiful card with a simple greeting cious Son. His Gift was not only liberal, for a friend. but it was liberating as well. Jesus said However, six months down the road, in John 8:36, “If the Son therefore shall a whirlwind of events had transpired make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” and, by August, she and I were engaged We can be free from sin and the penalty to be married. When Valentine’s Day of that sin. rolled around in 1984, I had finished Finally, we find this valentine is a mes- Bible college and had moved to Okmul- sage with lasting results, “Whosoever gee, where I served in a local church as believeth in Him should not perish, but associate under Pastor Bill Whitfield (a have everlasting life.” At the passing of a native of Mt. View, Ark.). Just before loved one or as we near the end of our Valentine’s day, I went shopping for life, there is no message as precious as the perfect card for my fiancee. Then, I the promise of everlasting life. It is ours drove five hours to Batesville to deliver for the claiming by turning from our it in person. self and sin to Jesus and accepting His After I took Melissia home at the end invitation to us, “Give me thine heart of our evening out, something prompt- (Proverbs 23:26).” ed her to look for my valentine from the year before. To her amazement (and Randy Zinn is pastor of Russell Mis- later to my complete surprise), the two sionary Baptist Church, Russell, Ark.; cards were identical except for the salu- formerly of Okmulgee.
A8 • Okmulgee Times PUBLIC RECORDS Friday, February 12, 2021
7:24 p.m. - Silver and black Mustang doing donuts in 01/29/2021 parking lot - Shoe Sensation 12:24 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle parked in parking lot 8:21 p.m. - Suspicious vehicle backed in - NE corner - YMCA Sherman & Cherokee 12:52 a.m. - RP advised someone tried breaking into 11:21 p.m. - Motor Vehicle Theft - 700 blk of Emer- her vehicle, left running south - 700 blk N. Alabama son 1:35 a.m. - RP advised heard single gun shot in area - 1200 blk N. Bryan 01/27/2021 1:35 a.m. - Abandoned vehicle - 7th & Severs 12:06 a.m. - Reckless Driver in silver car with out of 2:09 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle blocking one of en- state tag - NB Hwy 75 from Dewar trances for about an hour - 8th & Wood Circle K 01/24/2021 12:18 a.m. - RP can hear fighting - Turning Leaf 3:18 a.m. - Suspicious Black Ford Ranger - Mission 12:21 a.m. - RP advised they are out of town and got Apartments & 20th an alarm the back door just opened. Nobody should 1:37 a.m. - Alarms sounding - Dollar General 5th St 5:36 a.m. - RP advised heard loud crash - 1100 blk be there and there are dogs inside - 800 blk S Creek 3:37 a.m. - RP hears disturbance outside - 600 block S. Rogers 1:44 a.m. - Reckless Driver - Love’s W. 12th 10:20 a.m. - RP advised dog jumped in to vehicle, 3:26 a.m. - RP advised somebody is trying to break 5:11 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle running for over an needs to be picked up by Animal Control - Library into home - 1400 blk N Bryan hour - near 500 blk N. Grand 11:09 a.m. - RP requesting to make report about sto- 10:42 a.m. - Civil matter with mother refusing to 6:25 a.m. - RP advised water coming out of street - len property - 1000 blk E. 2nd give RP his property - 1500 blk N Chickasaw 1100 blk of E 9th 11:25 a.m. - RP advised subject giving away puppies 1:20 p.m. - RP advised juvenile walked in to resi- 6:30 a.m. - Car stolen - 300 blk of E. 6th in parking lot, Requesting Animal Control - Walmart dence - 1600 blk E 13th 8:26 a.m. - Cats need to be picked up - 900 blk S.Rog- 12:22 p.m. - RP saw individual going in and out of 3:30 p.m. - Aggressive dog with black and white ers residence behind house - 1400 blk E. 13th spots - 100 blk E 10th 9:16 a.m. - RP advised stolen vehicle has been found 12:37 p.m. - Non injury accident - Circle K 20th & 5:58 p.m. - Possible shots fired - near Arby’s - 1500 blk E. 6th Wood 6:04 p.m. - Trailer and gate found that was reported 11:38 a.m. - RP has complaint of dogs running loose, 12:40 p.m. - Reckless driver possibly drunk driving stolen - 600 blk N Muskogee afraid will bite child - 1600 blk E. 3rd all over roadway - EB from Madison on 20th 10:08 p.m. - Male subject digging through trash and 11:58 a.m. - RP advising of disturbance - Turning 2:56 p.m. - RP working on property, left for couple making mess - Briarwood Leaf Apts of weeks, returned to find all copper stolen from base- 11:53 p.m. - Disturbance of strange noises - 500 blk 1:20 p.m. - RP advised received email about coyote ment - 1400 blk E. 6th of Clearcrest in field north of school - Dunbar 3:36 p.m. - Truck missing - 1200 blk N. Alabama 2:18 p.m. - Animal Control contacted, RP advised 6:27 p.m. - Reckless Driver in Chevy Trailblazer all 01/25/2021 dog left behind by homeowners - Corner of Choctaw over roadway - Wood Dr & McDonald’s SB 12:35 a.m. - Panic Alarm - 15000 blk Skyline Dr & Randolph 6:29 p.m. - RP Advised neighbor playing really loud 3:01 a.m. - Reckless driver NB Hwy 75 near Schulter 3:09 p.m. - Animal Control contacted, live trap for music - 1300 blk W. 6th 7:33 a.m. - RP advising silver Chevy Suburban possible skunk - 1400 blk E. 8th 7:54 p.m. - RP advised three vehicles driving very parked on wrong side of road for about a week caus- 3:18 p.m. - RP requesting Animal Control for well- fast and loud - 1200 blk of S Miami ing problems for bus drivers to make turn - Sherman ness check on dog - 500 blk S. Woodlawn 8:10 p.m. - RP advised was in fight with male sub- 11:45 a.m. - Bag found on church property - St An- 6:09 p.m. - Non-injury accident - Dairy Queen ject and has possible broken nose and bruises all over thony’s 6:53 p.m. - RP advised heard about eight shots going back, wants to file a report - 6th and Morton 2:29 p.m. - Unwanted adults causing problems and off in area, 2nd RP advised heard about 12-15 shots - 11:28 p.m. - RP advised possible domestic - 200 blk messing with things behind store - Sunny Stop Belmont & Taft S. Porter 2:46 p.m. - Funeral escort - McClendon Chapel 7:20 p.m. - Welfare Check requested - Budget Inn 11:39 p.m. - RP advised he believes someone stole 3:46 p.m. - Someone broke into and burglarized ve- credit card, wants to file report - 900 blk E. Henry hicle overnight - 600 blk of S. Seminole 01/28/2021 11:58 p.m. - RP advised loud truck with pipes speed- 4:22 p.m. - Gray truck and Green Chrysler fighting 12:06 a.m. - RP advised not safe in home - 600 blk ing up and down road - 700 blk N. Taft over one of them having a loose vicious dog - Love’s W. 12th 4:58 p.m. - Silver SUV almost hit RP on RP bike, has 12:17 a.m. - 911 Call with response, RP advised 01/30/2021 on video - 4th & Morton physical domestic - 900 blk S. Florida 3:17 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle parked in parked lot - 6:14 p.m. - RP hit dog - KFC 2:28 a.m. - Front Door burglary alarm - VFW Jubilee Christian Center 8:13 p.m. - Underage drinking - Skatepark 4:12 a.m. - Suspicious Vehicle - 9th & Woodlawn 3:48 a.m. - Patrol advised hole in fence - Horn 10:24 p.m. - Traffic violation of male on bike - Boo- 5:44 a.m. - Non-Injury Accident, RP throwing news- Wrecker merang papers and accidentally struck vehicle - W 6th near 5:09 a.m. - Alteration with relative, now refusing to 10:42 p.m. - Abandoned vehicle - SB Hwy 75 near Monroe leave - 1300 blk E. Lafayette DHS 6:02 a.m. - Truck sitting, looks like driver slumped 2:18 p.m. - All four street lights not working - Wood 11:54 p.m. - Reckless driver in Silver SUV - 6th and over in driver’s seat - E 20th & Mission Dr. & MLK Woodlawn 10:54 a.m. - RP advised son has gone missing from 4:41 p.m. - RP advised found BB hole in front win- residence - 700 blk S. Woodlawn dow, unsure when if occurred - 800 blk of Crutchmer 01/26/2021 10:55 a.m. - Funeral Escort - McClendon Ave 4:45 a.m. - Police Assist - Kern Trailer Park 10:57 a.m. - Advised Animal Control dogs out in 5:06 p.m. - Stolen vehicle recovered - Walmart Park- 5:55 a.m. - RP advised suspicious white male no area - Liberty & 3rd ing lot shirt, no shoes or socks walking in and out of store - 12:15 p.m. - Disoriented subject walking around - 6:04 p.m. - Shoplifting of $600 in tools by male Sunny Stop DHS & George Nigh NB 7:08 p.m. - Aggressive pit bull at large - 600 blk S. 11:02 a.m. - Smaller Dodge Pick-up white male and 2:46 p.m. - Reckless driver now sitting in parking lot Seminole white female grab-and-run theft, left West on 13th 15 almost ran into vehicle on 20th - Walmart 7:49 p.m. - Juveniles threatening customers - Love’s minutes prior - Sharpe’s 3:05 p.m. - Non Injury accident - 500 blk E. 16th 7:52 p.m. - Reckless driver all over road - SB Hwy 75 11:44 a.m. - Juvenile showed up lost at residence en- 3:12 p.m. - Unwanted person in motorhome - Phil- & Celia Berryhill route to police station, made contact with parent - 800 lips Auto 8:02 p.m. - Stolen ID and bank card - Boomerang blk of S. Park 4:58 p.m. - RP requesting to speak with officer in ref- 9:23 p.m. - Reckless Driver - SB Hwy 75 & Beggs 11:58 a.m. - Funeral Home Escort - Schaudt’s Funer- erence to buying stolen property they didn’t know was Exit al Home stolen - 12th & Prairie 9:36 p.m. - Reckless Driver - SB Hwy 75 & Beggs 12:01 p.m. - Racoon in trap - 800 blk N. Bryan 7:02 p.m. - RP needing to file stolen vehicle report - Exit 12:14 p.m. - Alarm call - Eastside School Police Station 12:58 p.m. - RP advised green Escape jumped curb 7:11 p.m. - Non injury accident - 8th & Wood 01/31/2021 and nearly hit RP multiple times - Wood Drive Circle 8:07 p.m. - Suspicious vehicles reported parked in 1:07 a.m. - RP hears something outside - 600 blk W. K front of store after calling asking store to stay open 12th 2:41 p.m. - Dirt bike stolen, electric and vehicles late - Hibbett Sporting Goods 7:10 a.m. - Non injury accident - Loves Truck Area gone through - 700 blk E. 16th 8:46 p.m. - RP advised somebody tried to open front 10:58 a.m. - Domestic - 100 blk N. Bryan 3:47 p.m. - Whote car female driver with dog in car door knob, requesting officer - 800 blk S. Mission 11:23 a.m. - Stolen trailer - 1300 blk E. 11th almost hit male walking, possibly know each other - 9:35 p.m. - RP advised sounds like 2 females fighting 2:53 p.m. - Panic Alarm - Metro PCS Hwy 62 and Hwy 56 WB outside, can hear glass breaking - 1400 blk E. 7th 9:19 p.m. - Male screaming in street - 1100 blk N. 5:20 p.m. - Unwanted male standing on corner Alabama screaming - Ausbrooks on Wood Dr.
Unlawful Poss. of CDS with Intent to Distribute State of Oklahoma vs. Airington, Nicki Joe Larceny of Merchandise From a Retailer Misdemeanor CM-2021-00034 CM-2021-00025 02/09/2021 02/04/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Palacios, Rafael State of Oklahoma vs. Chalakee, Christopher Cody Domestic Abuse A&B Driving Under Suspension CM-2021-00035 CM-2021-00026 02/09/2021 02/04/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Mosco, Victor Wayne State of Oklahoma vs. Vance, Andrew Mckenzie Tyler Eluding/Attempting to Elude Police Officer Felony Threaten to Perform Act of Violence CM-2021-00036 CF-2021-00011 CM-2021-00027 02/09/2021 02/03/2021 02/04/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Thompson, Spencer State of Oklahoma vs. Argueta, Guillermo State of Oklahoma vs. Keith, Shawn M Eluding/Attempting to Elude Police Officer Unlawful Poss. of Cds with Intent to Distribute Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property CF-2021-00012 CM-2021-00028 Divorce 02/03/2021 02/04/2021 FD-2021-00013 State of Oklahoma vs. Driver, Cassie Breanne State of Oklahoma vs. Thompson, Tiffany Dawn Mitchell, Katresha Breann vs. Mitchell, Tyler Minum Obtaining Money or Property by False Pretenses DUI Drugs-Municipal Divorce CF-2021-00013A CM-2021-00029 FD-2021-00014 02/03/2021 02/08/2021 02/03/2021 State of Oklahoma vs. Driver, Cassie Breanne State of Oklahoma vs. Riley, Austin Landon Pitts, Sara Marie vs. Pitts, Hunter Austin Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property Driving Under Suspension Divorce CF-2021-00013B CM-2021-00030 02/03/2021 02/09/2021 Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Riddlespurger, Brandon State of Oklahoma vs. Rash, William ML-2021-00011 Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property Driving Under Suspension 02/08/2021 CF-2021-00014 CM-2021-00031 Johnson, Charles D and Reeder, Mary Ann 02/03/2021 02/09/2021 Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Makibben, Ross State of Oklahoma vs. Harris, Brett Douglas ML-2021-00012 Burglary, 1st Degree Leaving the Scene of Accident Involving Damage 02/09/2021 CF-2021-00015 CM-2021-00032 Caywood, Dillon Shane and Sills, Stephanie Marie 02/03/2021 02/09/2021 Marriage License w/ Counseling State of Oklahoma vs. Tippin, Michael Paul State of Oklahoma vs. Mcconnell, Kelbe Dawn ML-2021-00013 Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Driving Under Suspension 02/09/2021 CF-2021-00016 CM-2021-00033 Chasteen, Wyatt Ennis and White, Sandra Elaine Bryant 02/03/2021 02/09/2021 Marriage License State of Oklahoma vs. Young, Cleo
Friday, February 12, 2021 PUBLIC RECORDS Okmulgee Times • A9 SHERIFF 9:24 a.m. - Alarm - 4800 block of Twin Hills Rd. - 11:45 p.m. - Alarm - 20000 block of Grimes Rd. - Living room motion. White Acura RDX. Sirius button push for assistance CONTINUED FROM A4 1:17 p.m. - Welfare Check - 31000 block of S. 175 with no voice response and not currently active. advised they saw a man hitting a woman. East side of Rd. - Welfare check to attempt to make contact with road. owners of a dog that have let their dog out to get hit 02/06/2021 12:33 p.m. - Welfare Check - 14000 block of Tyler by a car. RP has taken care of dog and would like to 12:43 a.m. - Other - Twin Hills School - Security Road - Left facility and unable to care for himself. know if owners want dog back, if not RP will gladly check. Possibly returned to residence and is a fall risk. Took take the dog. 2:22 a.m. - Other - Area of 1500 block of S. Florida - KATS bus from McAlester yesterday. 2:51 p.m. - Accident No Injury - Hwy. 16/Denton- RP advised she hears people talking and loud banging. 1:01 p.m. - Alarm - 11000 block of Hwy. 75 - Resi- ville - Minor accident, two vehicles, no injuries. Trans- Would like a drive through. dential burglary indicator motion. ferred to OHP. County advised. 4:25 a.m. - Other - Crossroads Baptist Church - Se- 2:31 p.m. - Unwanted Person/Vehicle - 32000 block 3:09 p.m. - Animals - 1400 block of N. 320 Rd. - RP curity Check. of S. 200 Rd. - RP advised of a neighbor that keeps states she bought a dog for $100 and it ran off with the 11:43 a.m. - Animals - Between Hwy. 75 and Alt. showing up at his home causing problems. Advised dogs. Old owner has info on it. Old owner came and Hwy. 75 and Celia Berryhill - Advised cattle out on this is the 3rd time in less than a year. Wants to speak picked the dog up and is refusing to give it back to the the road and side of the road. with a deputy. RP after the RP paid for the dog. Requesting to speak 1:00 p.m. - Abandoned Vehicle - Bald Hill/280 Rd. - 3:29 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Schulter area toward to deputy. Advised of a tank truck being on the side of the road. Store from Gensing - RP advised of a dark blue 2001- 3:48 p.m. - Dumping - 2600 block of Howard Rd. Advised of who it belongs to. 2003 Chevy truck with ties in the back driving at 50- - Advised his brother-in-law is at the end of his drive- 2:51 p.m - Other - Sundowners - Security check. 60 mph. way in a white Chevy pickup and he feels threatened 5:15 p.m. - Accident with Injury - Hwy. 56 Curve/120 4:27 p.m. - Domestic - 3900 block of N. 195 Rd. - Rp by his presence due to him assaulting him in January. Rd./Ash Rd. - Vehicle rollover with fire. One person advised of physical domestic not in progress, Red Sat- Requesting a deputy to come out and make him leave, trapped. urn in unknown direction. Advised no EMS. Advised County Units. 11:16 p.m. - Other - EB Hwy. 62/west of Prairie Bell - 5:18 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - West of 4:56 p.m. - Reckless Driver - 8300 block of Creager RP advised ran out of gas, unable to call anyone other 12000 block of Creager Rd. - Pickup parked at a gate Rd. - Advised a neighbor in a white minivan was tail- than 911. to a property that RP owns. gating him and about ran him and his little sister off the road. Advised she lives in the area. 02/07/2021 02/03/2021 6:06 p.m. - Other - Courthouse - Election ballots se- 1:06 a.m. - Other - 5th/Main - Vehicle waving unit 7:07 a.m. - Burglary - 9700 block of N. 300 Rd. - RP cure. down. requesting a deputy. Advised he has an intruder that 10:32 p.m. - Other - Wilson School - Security Check. 4:01 a.m. - Other - Twin Hills School - Security was trying to get into his mother-in-law’s house. RP 10:53 p.m. - Other - Sundowner Bar - Security check. called back and advised he possibly found truck be- Check. 12:42 p.m. - Threats - 14000 block of Bluebell St. - longing to subject that’s possibly wrecked. RP advised she is here in town trying to get her vehi- 8:04 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - S. 300 Rd./ 02/05/2021 cle but subject is threatening to kill her if she doesn’t Hwy. 266 - Wrecked out vehicle. 2:22 a.m. - Accident No Injury - S. 220 Rd./south get off the property. RP advised vehicle is a ’96 Chevy 10:02 a.m. - Larceny - 100 block of Creager - Ad- of Conifer Rd. - 911 call. Automated voice advised Tahoe. vised he works for County and they hauled in gravel of single vehicle accident. Advised HPD, EMS, HFD, 1:45 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - RP advised yesterday and all the gravel that was put down, some- DEP and OHP. a tan Volkswagen with Kansas plates drove up on him one came through and scooped it up. Requesting a 3:24 a.m. - Other - 1500 block of S. Florida - Security and flashed white lights but its not a patrol vehicle. deputy to file a report. check. Then he is speeding up to 100 mph to get around peo- 1:24 p.m. - Animals - Bristlecone Rd. and Hwy. 52 - 4:26 a.m. - Other - Will Sampson/Hwy. 75 SB - Ve- ple. Advised the cow was in the curves. hicle check. 2:31 p.m. - Reckless Driver - Hwy. 75 SB from Hwy. 1:30 p.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 220 Rd./Co- 4:49 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 24000 Hwy. 16 - Rp advised of orange Charger doing speeds of 95- nifer - Male subject sitting on side of the road in a 62 - RP advised someone flashing lights in house, on 100 mph. blanket. walls and on her ceiling. RP just requesting extra pa- 3:33 p.m. - Animals - 15000 block of Hectorville Rd. 4:39 p.m. - Disturbance - 27000 block of S. 250 Rd. trol at this time. - RP advised there is a dog chained to a tree and left - RP advised her husband locked her out of the house 8:31 a.m. - Other - 8000 block of Hwy. 56 - Wants outside overnight and the weather is about to get cold. and won’t let her get her clothes. Requesting a deputy. to file a report on his stolen travel trailer. Last seen 4:21 p.m. - Juvenile - 21000 block of Smith Rd. - RP 6:50 p.m. - Open Door - 6800 block of Ruby Lane - yesterday. advised her 13-year-old juvenile keeps hitting stuff RP advised came home and back door is wide open. 9:15 a.m. - Animals - 1400 block of N. 320 Rd. - and choked her. THis has happened before. No weap- She is outside by garage door. Has not entered house Calling in reference to dog call yesterday. ons, drugs or alcohol. Advised juvenile is depressed. yet, unknown if someone is inside. 10:44 a.m. - Other - Hwy. 75/Coalton Rd. - Advised RP called back requesting ETA. Advised RP left resi- 10:34 p.m. - Other - Wilson School - Security Check. that someone took a TV out of one of the RV’s and dence and is down the road and now the juvenile is wants to file a report. making suicidal threats. RP advised this is not normal 02/04/2021 10:55 a.m. - Civil - 600 block of N. 220 Rd. - Issue of him and there is nothing in the home for him to 5:05 a.m. - Other - Twin Hills School - Security with landlord entering her home on what she believes hurt himself other than maybe a kitchen knife. Check. false claims as an excuse to enter the home before the 6:00 p.m. - Animals - 1400 block of N. 320 Rd. - Re- 8:26 a.m. - Disturbance - 17000 block of S. 210 Rd. RP has moved out after having been served an evic- questing a call from deputy regarding report of dog - Disturbance. tion notice. being swiped.
As of presstime, all games and matches are still scheduled. Games may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather. Golden Opportunity visit the ossaa website for updates. Henryetta’s Byroads, Morris’ Ramos punch ticket to state LARRY OWEN their tickets to the state Morris grappler took representative at Mon- CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER wrestling tournament home the regional run- day’s regional tourna- Sights Set Okmulgee County will with Top 5 finishes at ner-up medal. ment - Skyler Owens. have two representatives the Girls East Regional Byroads earned her Owens suffered back- at the Oklahoma Girls Wrestling Tournament second straight trip to to-back losses following State Wrestling Champi- Monday at Broken Ar- the girls state wrestling a first-round win to end on State onships in 2021. row High School. tournament with a third- her bid for a state tour- Henryetta’s Madison Ramos was the top in- place finish at Monday’s nament appearance. Byroads and Morris’ dividual finisher for the regional tournament. The state wrestling Rikki Wolfe prepares Sasakwa Eden Ramos punched county wrestlers, as the Morris had one other SEE GOLDEN, PAGE B6 squad for postseason run LARRY OWEN CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Postseason play begins this weekend for Oklahoma high school basketball teams in Classes A and B. Bulldogs upended Teams playing this weekend have one goal in mind - reach the state tournament. One team, in particular, that will begin a possible 3-week journey to the state tournament is the Sasak- wa Lady Vikings. at Douglass The Lady Vikings are coached by former Schulter High School basketball standout Rikki Wolfe, who knows first-hand what it takes to reach the state tour- Williams’ 21 not enough in double-digit loss nament, having helped guide the Schulter Lady Bull- dogs to the Class B state tournament in 2006. LARRY OWEN contest. Williams did most of his This is Wolfe’s seventh season at the helm of the CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER scoring in the first eight minutes Sasakwa girls basketball team, beginning her head The Okmulgee Bulldog varsity of action, finishing the opening coaching career in 2014-15. basketball team suffered their sev- period with 12 points. Wolfe’s Lady Viking squad will enter this year’s enth-straight defeat of the season The Bulldogs were scheduled postseason with an 8-11 record and will play host to here last Saturday. to host Wagoner on Monday two other teams in their 3-team district tournament, The latest setback for the Bull- and travel to Beggs and Catoosa which is currently scheduled to start this evening. dogs (1-12) came to the host Thursday and Friday, respectively, Sasakwa will join Coleman and Victory Life Acade- LARRY OWEN | CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Oklahoma City Douglass Trojans but all three contests were can- my at the Class B Area IV, District 4 tournament. The Okmulgee’s Braeden Williams finished with a by a 73-44 margin. celled for an unknown reason. Lady Vikings will begin postseason play this evening team-high 21 points in last Saturday’s road Braeden Williams led Okmulgee In last Saturday’s road game SEE WOLFE, PAGE B2 game at OKC Douglass. with a team-best 21 points in the SEE BULLDOGS, PAGE B2
A10 • Okmulgee Times COMMUNITY Friday, February 12, 2021 REAGOR good chance at coming away with his second CONTINUED FROM A1 world championship. world championship at He has had the oppor- the conclusion of the tunity to compete all over 2020 ACRA Finals at the the United States during Tulsa Expo Fairgrounds. his 12-year rodeo career, At the Finals, Reagor even going to Canada competed against other three times. steer wrestlers in a total Steer wrestling, as well of three rounds. Reagor as other rodeo events, finished with the top time have received lots of neg- in the first round, but did ativity and negative com- not have the best times ments from individuals in the other two rounds and animal rights orga- and finished with the nizations, who feel the second-best overall total. animals are being treated Despite not having the poorly and have wanted best times in the final two these events shut down rounds, Reagor was still because of their strong at the top of the season beliefs about animal cru- standings, which meant elty. the Preston graduate was “There are people that the top performer in steer just don’t understand how wrestling for the sec- much care you put into ond-consecutive season. the animals, including Reagor did not just be- your practice animals,” come a world champion said Reagor, about the steer wrestler overnight. COURTESY PHOTO negativity steer wrestling Reagor has spent the Cutline? and other rodeo events last 12 years perfecting receive. “If (the protes- his technique, getting The sport of steer wres- his cousin, and fellow Fultz by his side and en- pend on you, just more tors) could just see how started in 2009 while also tling features two cow- Preston 2009 graduate, joys being able to cele- depending on you and much care the cowboys spending time on the boys on a team attempt- Javi Fultz. brate with, not only his him.” and cowgirls actually put basketball court helping ing to bring down a Fultz’s job during the cousin, but also his best In order to be consid- towards their animals.” the Preston boys’ basket- runaway steer in the least event is to ride parallel friend. ered for a world champi- Since winning his ball team in their journey amount of time. While with the steer once it be- “You still have the same onship, Reagor and Ful- second-straight world towards a state champi- the cowboy that does the gins running and ensure feelings, but (the differ- tz have to compete, and championship, Reagor onship. steer wrestling gets all of it runs in a straight line, ence is) when you can do do well, at lots of rodeos has been putting in work, “I was roping calves one the credit, it also takes a allowing the steer wres- it with your best friend,” around the country. preparing for his journey day and decided to give it ‘hazer’ to help keep the tler the best chance of Reagor said, about win- In an average year, Rea- towards a possible 3-peat a try,” Reagor said, about cowboy in line with the taking down the runaway ning a championship gor usually competes at at the top steer wrestler in his start in steer wres- runaway steer. steer in the least amount with just two people 40-45 rodeos, traveling the ACRA. tling. “I fell in love with For the last four years, of time. compared to winning as to events in Oklahoma, If he and his ‘hazer’ Ful- the adrenaline run and Reagor has had the privi- In both of his champi- part of a team. “You don’t Texas, Missouri, Kansas, tz can continue their suc- kept going with it.” lege of working alongside onships, Reagor has had have a lot of people to de- and Arkansas, as well as cess at every rodeo they making a trip to Canada compete at in 2021, the at least once a year. possibility of a third-con- With the recent secutive world champi- COVID-19 pandemic onship could be within that took place most of reach for Reagor. 2020, Reagor was only We’ll just have to wait able to compete at about and see if a 3-peat is in half of that total. Rea- the cards for the one gor made the most of of the members of the his shortened season, 2009 Preston Pirate state winning a total of eight championship team. events, setting the Pres- ton graduate up for a
B2 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance SPORTS Friday, February 12, 2021 Split Grappling for Gold Decision 3 county mat squads seek State berths this weekend LARRY OWEN gional tournament at Plainview low, McLoud, Mill Creek, Pauls Demons, Lady Pirates earn CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER High School. Valley, Perkins-Tryon, Plainview, Three varsity wrestling teams from The other teams that will be com- Prague, Salina, Sulphur, Temple, double-digit wins Okmulgee County will have their peting at the Class 3A East region- Vinita, Warner, Wilburton eyes set on capturing spots at the al tournament include Barnsdall, In order for any county wrestler LARRY OWEN 2021 state wrestling tournament. Berryhill, Blackwell, Cascia Hall, to be a part of the state wrestling CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Grapplers from Okmulgee, Mor- Cashion, Chandler, Daniel Web- tournament in Oklahoma City, Beggs and Preston renewed their hardwood ri- ris, and Henryetta were scheduled ster, Hennessey, Holland Hall, Hul- they will need to find a way to fin- valry here last Friday with both programs coming to compete against wrestlers from bert, Inola, Jay, Lincoln Christian, ish with one of the top five spots in away with a double-digit victory. across the state this weekend at the Locust Grove, Metro Christian, their respective weight class at the The host Lady Pirates began the county cage Class 3A regional wrestling tour- Morrison, Newkirk, Oklahoma regional tournament. Any county meeting with a 64-35 win over the visiting Beggs nament. The regional tournament, Christian School, Pawhuska, Paw- wrestler that finishes sixth at re- Lady Demons, while the Demons closed out the which was slated to get started to- nee, Perry, Sperry, Tonkawa, Vic- gionals will have a chance at com- battle with a 76-49 decision in the nightcap. day and continue on Saturday, was tory Christian, Vian, and Watonga. peting at the state wrestling tourna- The two county schools were scheduled to com- pushed back to next Thursday and The other teams that will be com- ment if one of the top five finishers plete the home-and-home series this past Monday Friday due to freezing temperatures peting at the Class 3A West region- has to be replaced due to injury in Beggs, but that contest was cancelled. and possible inclement weather. al tournament include Anadarko, or other circumstances. (Note: A As of presstime, Beggs and Preston are scheduled Okmulgee and Henryetta will Bethel, Bridge Creek, Checotah, sixth-place regional winner will to return to action this evening with Beggs hosting compete at the Class 3A East re- Comanche, Community Christian, not replace one of the top five (1-5) Morris and Preston traveling to Henryetta. gional tournament at Blackwell Cordell, Crossings Christian, Da- regional place-winners who fails to Both county programs are also scheduled to be High School, while Morris will vis, Geary, Hinton, Hobart, Lex- make weight at the first weigh-in of on the road this Monday with Beggs traveling to compete at the Class 3A West re- ington, Little Axe, Mangum, Mar- the state wrestling tournament.) Henryetta and Preston traveling to Eufaula. In last Friday’s girls game, the host Lady Pirates took the opening frame by a 13-4 margin, then out- WOLFE scored the Lady Demons 16-12 in the second stan- za for a 29-16 advantage at the halftime break. CONTINUED FROM B1 The Preston ladies extended their lead to 29 points at 6 p.m. against Victo- (54-25) after coming out of the third quarter with ry Life Academy, who is a 25-9 margin. 1-11 on the year. A win Both teams tallied 10 points in the final period to over Victory Life Acade- put the host Lady Pirates on the winning end of a my will put the Sasakwa 64-35 outcome. cage squad in Saturday’s Four Preston players reached double figures in district title game against the contest, led by Jadyn Roberts with a game-high Coleman, who is current- 15 points. Other double-digit scorers for the Lady ly 17-5 on the year and Pirates were Maycie Jones with 13, Adrianne Wil- ranked 19th in Class B, at son 12, and Mya Tiger 10. 6 p.m., as well as a spot in The remaining Preston scorers in the county next week’s regional tour- showdown were Ashlynn Foster with five, Shaunas- nament. si Jordan four, KaTory Batiste three, and Emilie Sasakwa will serve as a Stidman two. sub-site for next week’s Caylee York was the leading scorer for Beggs in regional tournament with COURTESY PHOTO the meeting, finishing with 12 points. first-round games being Sasakwa head coach Rikki Wolfe, center, talks to her team during a timeout in a recent game against Butner. Wolfe Other Lady Demon scorers against Preston were played next Thursday. A and the Lady Vikings will begin postseason play this evening at home against Victory Life Academy. Heiress Hicks with six, Kiamynd Daniels and Sani- regional championship ah Jordan five each, Melea Phillips three, and Haily for Sasakwa will put the year. the area tournament, pionship), Springer (re- Barnes and Ashiyah Lewis two apiece. Lady Vikings in the win- The Lady Vikings began missing the state tourna- gional quarterfinals), and In the boys contest last Friday, the Demons led ner’s bracket quarterfi- the Davis Tournament ment by three wins. The Calvin (regional finals) 19-9 after one quarter of action. The visitors took nals next Thursday at 6 January 7 with a loss to following season (2015- to advance to the area the second stanza by an 18-12 margin to send the p.m., while a regional Marietta. Sasakwa re- 16), Sasakwa once again title game for the sec- game to intermission with Beggs in front by 16 runner-up will drop the bounded from the first- reached the area tour- ond-straight season. points, 37-21. Sasakwa squad in the round loss with a 62-35 nament. Just like in the Wolfe and the Sasakwa The Demons pushed their lead to 25 points (61- consolation quarterfinals victory in the consolation previous season, the Lady cage squad would not 36) with eight minutes left in regulation after out- next Thursday at 1 p.m. semifinals against theVikings came up three have a repeat from the scoring the host Pirates 24-15 in a high-scoring A loss to Victory Life Dickson junior varsity wins short of a state tour- previous season, defeat- third period. Academy will bring a team. nament appearance. ing LeFlore in the area The Preston squad attempted to overcome the close to the Lady Vikings’ The Sasakwa squad fin- Wolfe and the Lady Vi- title game to earn a sec- 25-point deficit in the final frame, but were edged season. ished sixth at the 3-day kings were determined ond-consecutive trip to 15-13 in the quarter to give Beggs the 76-49 victory. Wolfe began her sev- tournament, suffering a to make the state tour- the state tournament. Kendal Daniels and Blake Gomez led a balanced enth season at Sasakwa heartbreaking 35-34 loss nament the next season The Lady Vikings add- offensive attack for the victorious Demons with Dec. 4 at home against to Lexington in the con- (2016-17). Sasakwa en- ed another key milestone 15 points apiece. Kameron Whiteley also reached Indianola. The season solation title game. tered the 2017 postsea- to Wolfe’s coaching ca- double figures for Beggs with 11, followed by Trey opener was a tough one After road losses to son with a 19-4 record. reer - her first state tour- Gaines with eight. for Wolfe, as the former Paden (61-48) and The Lady Vikings found nament win - as Sasakwa Other Demon scorers in the county battle were Schulter standout went Strother (62-39) put the themselves one win away edged past No. 6 Leedey Kaden Stanton, Caleb Parker, and Jameson Ross into that contest without Lady Vikings at 4-8 on from a state tournament in the first round. with six points apiece, Kyron Grayson five, and one of her biggest sup- the season, the Sasakwa appearance after earn- The win over Leedey Evin Kemp four. porters in the stands, her ladies improved to 6-8 ing wins over Mulburn earned the Lady Vikings Jervais Goree was tops in scoring for Preston with mother, Minnie Wolfe, with wins over Moss (54- (district championship), a rematch with Hammon a game-high 16 points. Markhi Johnson also fin- who passed away No- 19) and Carney (55-36), Whitesboro (regional in the semifinal round. ished in double-digit scoring for the Pirates with vember 25. The Lady Vi- respectively. The win over quarterfinals), and Caney Sasakwa was unable to 12. kings dropped the sea- Carney came in the open- (regional finals). give Wolfe an opportu- Malachi Ligons was next for Preston with eight, son-opening contest by a ing round of the Paden Sasakwa had their state nity to coach in the state followed by Orlando Bagby with six, Tucker Webb narrow 40-38 decision. Tournament. tournament dreams de- championship game, as three, and Keyton Smith and Lance Porter two Four days later (De- The Lady Vikings fin- railed for just one day, the Lady Vikings fell to each. cember 8), Wolfe and the ished the Paden Tourna- losing a heartbreaker Hammon to end their --- Sasakwa ladies evened ment with a narrow 41- to Varnum in the area dreams of a state title in Girls Game their season record with a 39 loss to Depew in the championship game. The the semifinals, finishing Preston 64, Beggs 35 hard-fought 45-43 victo- semifinals and a 43-26 Lady Vikings would not Sasakwa’s season at 24-4. Beggs: 4 - 12 - 9 - 10 (35) ry over New Lima in the win over Union City in be denied a state tour- Wolfe and the Lady Vi- Preston: 13 - 16 - 25 - 10 (64) first round of the Little the third-place contest. nament berth, defeating kings finished the 2018- Beggs Scoring: Caylee York 12, Heiress Hicks 6, River Conference Tour- The final win for Sa- Caney in the area con- 19 season with a 20-7 re- Kiamynd Daniels 5, Saniah Jordan 5, Melea Phillips nament. sakwa this season came solation finals to punch cord and saw their season 3, Haily Barnes 2, Ashiyah Lewis 2. The Lady Vikings fin- on January 29, defeating their ticket to the Class B end with an overtime loss Preston Scoring: Jadyn Roberts 15, Maycie Jones ished the 3-day tourna- Butner by a 74-37 margin state tournament. to Battiest in the consola- 13, Adrianne Wilson 12, Mya Tiger 10, Ashlynn ment with the third-place at home. Sasakwa’s state tourna- tion finals of the regional Foster 5, Shaunassi Jordan 4, KaTory Batiste 3, Em- trophy, dropping their Prior to the win over ment appearance in 2017 tournament. ilie Stidman 2. semifinal contest with Butner, the Lady Vikings was short-lived, as the Sasakwa finished 14-15 --- Varnum by a 69-31 mar- dropped a 57-29 decision Lady Vikings fell to sec- last season, but was able Boys Game gin, then knocking off to third-ranked Varnum ond-ranked Hammon in to reach the area tourna- Beggs 76, Preston 49 Earlsboro 57-46 in the on January 26. the first round to finish ment for the fifth time in Beggs: 19 - 18 - 24 - 15 (76) third-place game. On February 2, the the 2016-17 season with a Wolfe’s six coaching sea- Preston: 9 - 12 - 15 - 13 (49) After back-to-back loss- Sasakwa cage squad 23-6 record. sons. The Lady Vikings Beggs Scoring: Kendal Daniels 15, Blake Gomez es to North Rock Creek dropped a 50-39 decision The following season were unable to earn a spot 15, Kameron Whiteley 11, Trey Gaines 8, Kaden (57-44) and Mason (63- to Southwest Covenant to (2017-18), the Lady Vi- in the state tournament, Stanton 6, Caleb Parker 6, Jameson Ross 6, Kyron 55), Sasakwa got back in finish their regular-sea- kings once again found falling to LeFlore in the Grayson 5, Evin Kemp 4. the win column January 5 son schedule at 8-11. themselves one win away consolation quarterfinals Preston Scoring: Jervais Goree 16, Markhi John- at home against Bowlegs, In her first season at Sa- from a state tournament of the area tournament. son 12, Malachi Ligons 8, Orlando Bagby 6, Tucker routing the Lady Bison sakwa, Wolfe’s team fin- berth, having defeated Webb 3, Keyton Smith 2, Lance Porter 2. 68-6 to sit at 3-4 on the ished 14-10 and reached Bowlegs (district cham-
BULLDOGS The Bulldogs continued to have trou- performance, Calip Harjo and Mala- OKC Douglass 73, Okmulgee 44 ble keeping up with their opponents chi Simmons were next in the scoring Okmulgee: 16 - 10 - 8 - 10 (44) CONTINUED FROM B1 in the third quarter, as the Okmulgee column for the Bulldogs with nine and Douglass: 11 - 28 - 25 - 11 (73) at Douglass, the OHS squad took the squad was outscored 25-8 in the frame eight points, respectively, followed by Okmulgee Scoring: Braeden Williams opening frame by a 16-11 margin, led by to fall further behind, 62-34, with eight Justin James with four points. 21, Calip Harjo 9, Malachi Simmons 8, Williams’ 12-point performance, which minutes remaining in regulation. The duo of Isaac Graham and Joseph Justin James 4, Isaac Graham 2, Joseph featured bookend 3-point baskets. Okmulgee edged the Trojans 11-10 in Robertson rounded out the Okmulgee Robertson 2. The host Trojans came out of the sec- the final period but wound up on the scoring with two points each. ond stanza with a 28-10 advantage to losing end of a 73-44 outcome. --- take over the lead at 39-26 at halftime. Besides Williams’ team-best 21-point February 6
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Stick to your plans. Taking unnecessary risks will set you back. Stay focused on what you can accomplish and how best to use your skills, attri- butes and intellect to get ahead. Keep temptation at bay. Your personal life will im- prove if you are attentive and live up to your promises. THATABABY ® by Paul Trap AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Make your point clear when dealing with a friend or rela- tive, but don’t let your temper escalate. How well you deal with controversy will be cru- cial. A romantic gesture will enhance your love life.
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Pursuant to the Notice of Regular Under New Business: The Board TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff South County Law Firm All creditors having claims against ANNOUNCEMENTS Meeting properly filed and posted approved the following Transfers has filed herein its Motion to 1700 E. 6th St. William Vernon Bearden, Sr., as required by law, a regular meet- of Funds: transferring $53,808.81 Confirm Sheriff’s Sale in the above Okmulgee, OK 74447 deceased, are required to present Legal Notices ing of the Board of County Com- out of the E-911 Fund and into entitled cause. That said Motion 918.756.1000-phone the same, with a description of all missioners of Okmulgee County the General Fund; transferring to Confirm Sheriff’s Sale will be 918.917.8485-fax security interests and other collat- Published in the Okmulgee Times was held February 01, 2021, at 9:00 $25,192.97 out of General Fund heard before Judge Ramirez, in Attorney for Personal eral (if any) held by each creditor 1-29-2021, 2-5-2021, 2-12-2021 a.m. in the County Commissioners and into the E-911 Fund; transfer- Room 1 of the Okmulgee County Representative with respect to such claim, to the DISTRICT COURT OF Office at the Okmulgee County ring $171.51 from CD interest in Courthouse, on the 9th day of Executor of the Estate, William V. OKMULGEE COUNTY Courthouse. Present were Ron the General Fund. Motion, Walker; March, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. Bearden, Jr., 18902 S. Prairie Bell STATE OF OKLAHOMA Ballard, Chairman; R. David Walk- Second, Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; You must appear at said time and Published in the Okmulgee Times Rd, Morris, OK 74445, on or before IN THE MATTER OF er, Vice-Chairman; James Connors, Ballard, yes. present any objections to the said 2-12-2021, 2-19-2021 the presentment date of April 16, OKMULGEE CREEK CON- Member. Cathi Murphy, County There were no claims to approve; sale proceedings or the Motion IN THE DISTRICT COURT 2021, or the same will be forever SERVANCY DISTRICT NO. 1 Clerk, was present to take minutes. continued with signing of docu- to Confirm Sheriff’s Sale will be IN AND FOR OKMULGEE barred. OF OKMULGEE COUNTY, The Board approved the minutes of ments. sustained and the sale confirmed. COUNTY Respectfully submitted, OKLAHOMA. January 29, 2021. Motion, Walker; At 9:16 a.m. the Board voted to go Witness my hand this 9th day of STATE OF OKLAHOMA LAW OFFICE OF STAN NO. 28,286 Second, Connors. Vote: Walker, into Executive Session to discuss February, 2021. IN THE MATTER OF THE BEARDEN NOTICE OF ANNUAL yes; Connors, yes; Ballard, yes. a confidential communication RIGGS, ABNEY, NEAL, TUR- ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD By: /s/ Stan Bearden MEETING FOR ELECTION The Board approved the monthly matter with the Board of County PEN, ORBISON & LEWIS STEPHENS Stan Bearden, OBA #13654 OF DIRECTORS report for the month of January: Commissioners’ Attorney. Motion, By: /s/Ryan Assink Deceased. Attorney for Personal Represen- TO: Health Department in the amount Ballard; Second, Walker. Vote: Ryan J. Assink, OBA # 17568 Case No.: PB-2021-6 tative ALL OWNERS OF LAND IN OK- of $1,418.06. County Clerk in the Walker, yes; Ballard, yes. 502 West Sixth Street Judge Cynthia D. Pickering 7715 E. 111th St, Suite 105 MULGEE CREEK CONSERVAN- amount of $28,110.10. Motion, At 10:37 a.m. the Board voted to Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tulsa, OK 74133 CY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF OKMUL- Walker; Second, Ballard. Vote: return from Executive Session PH: (918) 587-3161 STATE OF OKLAHOMA (918) 746-5551 GEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, Walker, yes; Ballard, yes. and back to the regular meeting. FX: (918) 587-9708 ss. ON WHICH APPRAISED BENE- The Board approved the following Let the record show that no action [email protected] COUNTY OF OKMULGEE FITS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED Utility Permit(s): Rural Water Dis- was taken by the Board in Exec- ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF All creditors having claims against Published in the Okmulgee Times Notice is hereby given that trict #6, Okmulgee County; Water- utive Session. Motion, Walker; JAMES EDWARD STEPHENS, de- 2-5-2021, 2-12-2021 a meeting of the owners of all line Happy Camp Rd & N. 180 Rd; Second Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; ceased, are required to present the IN THE DISTRICT COURT lands located within the District Motion, Walker; Second, Ballard. Ballard, yes. Published in the Okmulgee Times same with a description of all secu- OF OKMULGEE COUNTY on which appraised benefits have Vote: Walker, yes; Ballard, yes. No Vote/Action being taken on 2-12-2021, 2-10-2021 rity interests and other collateral, STATE OF OKLAHOMA been confirmed is called for the The Board approved the following any item(s) discussed in Executive IN THE DISTRICT COURT if any, held by each creditor with IN THE MATTER OF THE purposed of electing one (1) Di- Resolution #21-72 for Disposing Session at this time. IN AND FOR OKMULGEE respect to such claim, to MARY ESTATE OF rector to serve a two (2) year term, of Equipment: (1) Savin MLP31N The meeting adjourned at 10:38 COUNTY LAFERN DURBIN, Personal Rep- BRICE ANTHONY MCGIRT, ending December 31, 2022. The Laser Printer D237-0202 District a.m. with a motion by Walker and STATE OF OKLAHOMA resentative, in care of: Deceased. election is to be held in District 2 Junked; Motion, Walker; Sec- a second by Ballard. Vote: Walker, IN THE MATTER OF THE DRU R. TATE Case No. PB-2020-094 Courtroom No. 1 of the Okmulgee ond, Ballard. Vote: Walker, yes; yes; Ballard, yes. ESTATE OF South County Law Firm, PLLC Judge Cindy Pickering County Courthouse, Okmulgee, Ballard, yes. /s/Cathi Murphy VIRGINIA C. LOWERY 1700 E. 6th Street NOTICE TO CREDITORS Oklahoma at 1:30 p.m. on April 6, The Board took no action at this CATHI MURPHY, COUNTY Deceased. Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 All creditors having claims 2021. At said election, each owner time; of the request by the Sheriff to CLERK Case No.: PB-2015-61 on or before the following the against BRICE ANTHONY MC- of property on which appraised look into considering an alternative /s/ Ron Ballard Judge: Cynthia Pickering presentment date, on the 20th day GIRT, deceased, are required to benefits have been confirmed shall drug testing company. Sheriff Eddy RON BALLARD, CHAIRMAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS of April, 2021, or the same will be present the same, with a descrip- be entitled to one vote for each Rice is working on this and when BOARD OF COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA forever barred. tion of all security interests and Director either in person or by he has all the information, he will COMMISSIONERS ss. Dated this 9th day of February, other collateral (if any) held by proxy duly signed and verified by bring it before the board and ask COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA 2021. each creditor with respect to such Affidavit. that it be placed back on the agenda All creditors having claims against /s/ Dru R Tate claim, to the undersigned Personal January 26th 2021. at that time. Published in the Okmulgee Times VIRGINIA C. LOWERY, deceased, DRU R. TATE, OBA#30434 Representative, Tina Brown, at CHARLY CRINER, Court Clerk The Board approved the renewal 2-12-2021 are required to present the same South County Law Firm PLLC the office of counsel of record, L. By /s/ Desiree Underwood of VistaCOM onsite maintenance IN THE DISTRICT COURT with a description of all security 1700 E. 6th St. Justin Lowe, 3133 NW 63rd Street, Deputy agreement with Okmulgee 911 OF OKMULGEE COUNTY interests and other collateral, if any, Okmulgee, OK 74447 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116, The Barksdale Law Firm, P.C. Communications, effective Febru- STATE OF OKLAHOMA held by each creditor with respect 918.756.1000-phone in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 310 East Seventh Street Okmul- ary 1, 2021, for a 12-month term. GATEWAY MORTGAGE to such claim, to PHYLLIS DIL- 918.917.8485-fax on or before the 1st day of April, gee, Oklahoma 74447 Motion, Ballard; Second, Walker. GROUP, a division of Gateway LARD, Personal Representative, Attorney for Personal 2021, or the same will be forever Vote: Walker, yes; Ballard, yes. First Bank, p/k/a Gateway Mort- in care of: Representative barred. The Board approved the letter to gage Group, LLC, KELLY M. HUNT, DATED this 25th day of January, nominate R. David Walker for a 3 Published in the Okmulgee Times Plaintiff, DRU R. TATE 2021. year term on the EEOD Board of 2-12-2021 vs. South County Law Firm L. Justin Lowe, OBA #18958 Directors. Motion, Ballard; Sec- Published in the Okmulgee Times February 01, 2021 TERESA RIDGE et al., 1700 E. 6th St. 2-12-2021, 2-19-2021 3133 N.W. 63rd Street ond, Walker. Vote: Walker, yes; Defendants. Okmulgee, OK 74447 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116 Ballard, yes. IN THE DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. CJ-2019-113 on or before the following the OF OKMULGEE COUNTY Telephone: (405) 848-7777 NOTICE OF HEARING OF presentment date, on the 20th day STATE OF OKLAHOMA Facsimile: (405) 767-0529 MOTION TO CONFIRM of April, 2021, or the same will be IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- [email protected] SHERIFF’S SALE forever barred. TATE OF WILLIAM VERNON Attorney for Personal TO: TERESA RIDGE; RICH- Dated this 9th day of February, BEARDEN, SR., Deceased Representative ARD ROE (real name unknown), 2021. No: PB-2020-100 spouse, if any of TERESA RIDGE; /s/ Dru R Tate NOTICE TO CREDITORS OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMIS- KELLY M. HUNT, OBA#31387 ES DRU R. TATE, OBA#30434
GOLDEN class and received a first- margin. tion second round. The Downum’s shoulders to --- round bye. The Morris Ramos’ bid for a re- Henryetta grappler con- the mat at the 1:34 mark 118 lbs. - Skyler Owens CONTINUED FROM B1 grappler advanced to the gional championship tinued her run through of the opening period. (Morris) tournament will take semifinal round by pin- ended in the tournament the loser’s bracket with The Morris grappler First Round: pinned place February 25 at the ning her quarterfinal op- finals, falling by pinfall to a major-decision (14-2) suffered a pinfall loss one Madelyn Downum (Cla- State Fairgrounds Arena ponent - Claremore’s Em- Pawhuska’s Landon Mc- victory over Jolie Wilhite minute into the second remore); 1:34 in Oklahoma City. The ily Lege - in the first 1:01 Cartney at the 1:57 mark, of Stilwell in the consola- period of her quarterfinal Quarterfinals: pinned event will get started with of the match. finishing with the region- tion third round. match with Grove’s Briley by Briley Pennington the wrestle-in matches at In the semifinals, Ra- al runner-up medal. Byroads punched her Pennington to drop into (Grove); 3:00 10:30 a.m. mos punched her ticket Byroads competed in second-consecutive state the consolation side of Consolation Second At the regional tourna- to the state tournament the 147-pound weight tournament trip with a the tournament bracket. Round: pinned by Brook- ment, Ramos competed by defeating Zoey Free- class and scored a quick pinfall win over Tulsa Owens’ bid for a state lyn Rowan (Vinita); 1:43 in the 112-pound weight man of Bristow by a 2-1 pinfall victory in the first McLain’s Ronnia Parker tournament berth end- --- round, pinning Tale- in the consolation semi- ed in her next match, 147 lbs. - Madison By- quah’s Mandi Ingram in finals. Byroads pinned the consolation second road (Henryetta); 3rd just 33 seconds. Parker’s shoulders to the round. The Morris wres- Place In the quarterfinals, By- mat at the 3:34 mark of tler found herself on the First Round: pinned roads’ road to the state the match. losing end of a pinfall Mandi Ingram (Tahle- tournament was derailed Byroads earned an in- decision at the 1:43 mark quah); 0:33 with a sudden-victory jury default victory over of the match to Vinita’s Quarterfinals: lost to loss to Fort Gibson’s Pei- Chandler’s Alison Con- Brooklyn Rowan. Peighton Mullins (Fort ghton Mullins by an 8-6 way in the third-place --- Gibson) by sudden victo- margin. match to come away with Girls Regional ry; 8-6 Byroads overcame the the third-place finish. Tournament Consolation Second quarterfinal loss by pin- Owens competed in the 112 lbs. - Eden Ramos Round: pinned Hope ning Warner’s Hope 118-pound weight class (Morris); Runner-up Moses (Warner); 1:09 Moses at 1:09 of the first at the regional tourna- First Round: received a Consolation Third period in the consola- ment, earning a pinfall bye Round: major decisioned win over Claremore’s Quarterfinals: pinnedJolie Wilhite (Stilwell); Madelyn Downum in Emily Lege (Claremore); 14-2 the first round, pinning 1:01 Consolation Semifinals: Semifinals: decisioned pinned Ronnia Parker Zoey Freeman (Bristow); (Tulsa McLain); 3:34 2-1 Third Place Match: de- Finals: pinned by feated Alison Conway Landon McCartney (Chandler) by injury de- (Pawhuska); 1:57 fault
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B8 • Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance COLUMNS & OPINION Friday, February 12, 2021 For Love of Pizza
Canadian bacon and turkey sausage. Feel free to use what meat you prefer. Shredded cheese-I used Italian blend, but again use what you prefer. 1 jar pizza sauce 1 jar 4 cheese Alfredo sauce cause I don’t like marinara Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parch- ment paper. Cut loaves in half and then cut each half lengthwise. Arrange on baking sheet. Lightly butter The entire second week in February is celebrated as and sprinkle with seasoning if desired. Bake loaves the Great American Pizza Bake, not to be confused for 15 minutes to give them a nice toast. Otherwise, with National Pizza Week in January. National Pizza they end up soggy once you add sauce. Remove from Day is February 9 and is encompassed in this week oven and layer each loaf with sauce. Top with meat ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place dough and press as well. There are several other pizza related National and cheese to taste. You can put them back in the oven in bottom and up sides to form crust. Pinch edges to- days throughout the year I am not going to mention for another 10 minutes to melt the cheese or crank up gether so dough is seamless. Bake 13 minutes or until here. During this week, you are encouraged to make the oven to broil and just bake it for the few minutes golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In your own pizza at home. Not only is it cheaper, you it takes to melt. Be careful if using the broiler though. small bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic pow- know what’s going in it as well. Everything from the It will burn in just a few minutes if you aren’t paying der and Ranch dip until smooth. Spread over crust. crust to the sauce can be homemade and your top- attention. Serve hot with additional sauce if desired. Top with vegetables. Serve immediately, or cover and pings are easily customizable. No worrying about refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving. something being wrong when you are doing it your- Note: Feel free to replace or add vegetables to make self! it to your liking. These are just the vegetables I had on Fun Facts: hand! According to Eat This, Not That, 350 slices of pizza are eaten in the U.S. every second! That is a lot of piz- za!! That being said, the Dept. of Agriculture claims only 13% of Americans are eating that pizza on any given day. Apparently, according to the same source, it’s mainly males as 1 out of 6, ages 2-39, are eating piz- za for breakfast. If not for breakfast, sales show most pizza is ordered on Saturday evening. All this pizza averages to about $38 billion in sales of pizza just in the U.S. each year! Each year, Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest pizza selling day. Pizza Hut alone averages over 2 million pizzas for just that Sunday. Wow! Speaking of Pizza Hut, they are the most popular pizza chain, but Dominos gives you far more choices with 34 million options with different sauces, meats and vegetables you can choose from. Our love of pizza has grown so much, the cheese Seafood Pizza consumption has increased 41% just since 1995. Pizza Crust, you can either make your own or get There are about 70,000 pizzerias in the U.S. with one ready to bake Apple Dessert Pizza 9,000 of them in New York State alone. 4 Tbsps. butter, divided Crust The world record for pizza stands at 122 feet, 8 inch- 2 Tbsps. all-purpose flour 2¾ cups all-purpose flour es in diameter. The pizza was made in Rome by 5 gen- ¾ cup whole milk 2 tsps. baking powder tlemen who were trying to raise awareness of healthy ¾ cup chicken broth, more or less as needed to thin ¼ tsp. kosher salt food choices. The pizza was 100% gluten free. sauce 1 cup unsalted real butter, softened Around the world, there are some funky pizza ¼ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 1½ cups granulated sugar plus 3 Tbsps., divided choices. In Japan, you can have anything from squid ½ cup shredded Italian blend cheese, plus more for 2 large eggs to mayo as toppings. Cambodia bakes a specialty ‘hap- topping 2 Tbsps. bourbon py’ pizza with marijuana. In Scotland, deep fried pizza 1lb uncooked bay scallops, quartered 5 dashes bitters is all the rage. In Australia, egg is the most common ½lb peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped 2 tsps. orange extract pizza topping. NASA even funded and tested a 3D 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon printer to make pizzas for astronauts in space. 2 tsps. paprika, to taste 1 can apple pie filling This week, make your pizza dreams come true at Prepare pizza dough and preheat oven according to Crumble Topping home. Have you seen the forecast? You don’t want to package directions. Press onto lightly greased 12-in. 8 Tbsps. butter, at room temperature get out and you shouldn’t make the delivery guys bring pizza pan and build up edges slightly to prevent sauce 1 cup flour it to you either. Make your list and hit the store Satur- from running off. Prick dough thoroughly with fork. 1 cup light brown sugar day. Then, meet me in the kitchen to make pizzas! Bake dough according to package. Meanwhile, in large Drizzle if desired saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium 1½ cup powdered sugar heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk 2-5 Tbsps. vanilla vodka, as needed to get thick driz- and broth. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, zle (If you don’t want to use as much vodka, use 2 Tb- or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese blends sps. and cut the rest with milk or heavy cream. Once until melted. Remove from heat. In large skillet, melt it’s on the pizza though, you really don’t notice all the remaining butter over medium heat. Add scallops and vodka.) cook 3-4 minutes or until firm and opaque. Stir in Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, whisk together shrimp, paprika and about ¼ cup of cheese sauce. Re- flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl of stand move from heat. Spread remaining sauce over crust. mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale in Lightly sprinkle with paprika. Top with seafood mix- color. Add egg one at a time and beat until combined. ture and sprinkle with Italian blend cheese if desired. Add bourbon, bitters and extract and beat to combine. Bake for 13-16 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let Add flour mixture gradually until incorporated. Com- stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. bine remaining sugar and ground cinnamon in small Recipe adapted from tasteofhome.com bowl. Spread cookie dough onto lightly greased pizza pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase Veggie Appetizer Pizza oven temp to 400°F. Top with apple pie filling. Mix 2 8oz cans refrigerated crescent rolls or crescent together butter, flower and brown sugar for crumble dough sheet until well combined. Sprinkle over top of pie filling. French Bread Pizza 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened Place back in oven 30-35 minutes or until topping 2 loafs of French style bread - You want to make sure ¾ cup sour cream no longer appears wet and is golden brown. Remove you can cut it in half lengthwise and in the middle to 3 Tbsps. ranch dressing mix from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Prepare drizzle by make at least 4 pizzas per loaf. ¼ tsp. garlic powder placing powdered sugar in medium bowl. Add vodka Butter ½ cup small fresh broccoli florets, diced smaller 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a drizzle con- Head Country Seasoning, or other seasoning of 1 shredded carrot sistency. Use a spoon to drizzle over pizza in a zig zag choice ¼ yellow pepper, diced motion. Cut and serve as is or with ice cream. YUM! Meat of choice-For these, I used canned chicken, Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both cans of dough. In