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UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 3 Durant Newcomers DurantDemocrat meet at 11 a.m. Thurs- day, Jan. 3 for a lun- cheon at 401 N. Fourth Ave. with hostess LaWanda Lynn and co-hostesses Celeste Justus and Natalia Duval. eekend $ Jan. 12 WDURANTDEMOCRAT.COM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 1.50 The 37th Annual Bennington Young Farmers Barbecue will be Saturday Jan. 12 at the Harold Chitwood Community Center Former teacher faces in Bennington from 5-8 p.m. with a pie, cake and other items Auctioned off starting at 6 p.m. There will be to-go orders. The event will benefit the child porn charges youth of Bennington 4-H and FFA who are participating in the Bryan County Junior Court records show no evidence of local victims Livestock Show. For BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS ing a computer Investigators used ISP infor- Fleeman was caught in an un- more information, [email protected] chat room short- mation to trace the post to a dercover operation involving the call 847-2310 Ext 276. ly after midnight home on Crestview Lane in Du- Department of Homeland Secu- The local show will A former Durant teacher on Jan. 29, 2017, rant that Fleeman shared with rity, Tulsa Police Department be Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at turned himself in at the Bryan and posting four his wife and child. Fleeman was and the Durant Police Depart- the Ag Building. The County Jail on child pornogra- web links to im- questioned after a search of the ment, the Oklahoma Attorney barbecue is sponsored phy charges Wednesday. ages of nude home on May 10 and according to General’s office said in the prob- By Albany Masonic Derek James Fleeman, 30, for- DEREK JAMES prepubescent a probable-cause affidavit, he ad- able-cause affidavit. Lodge #159. merly of Durant, is charged with FLEEMAN children. In mitted to posting the images. Fleeman worked as an as- Ongoing possession of child pornography, some of the pho- Fleeman had his first court ap- sistant band director with the Clothes Closet First distribution of child pornogra- tos, the children pearance by video from the jail Durant Independent School Dis- Baptist Church hosts phy and violation of the Comput- were allegedly depicted engaging Thursday. He was advised of the trict until he resigned last May. a free clothes closet er Crimes Act. He was in the Bry- in sexual acts with adults. Noth- charges against him, his right to Durant school superintendent for anyone in need of an County Jail on $60,000 bond ing in the court records indicates a court-appointed attorney and Duane Merideth said Fleeman clothing. The closet Friday. whether anyone in the photos his bond amount. His next court SEE CHARGES, PAGE 12 features, shoes, coats Fleeman is charged with enter- have been identified. appearance is set for Feb. 14, 2019. and other types of clean, serviceable clothing. The closet is at 217 N. 2nd St. in Durant across from Man killed the church. It is open Property taxes due the second Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The clos- in ATV et accepts donations from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. accident Child Find is a search for all children with disabilities who are STAFF REPORT not receiving a free, A Bokchito man was killed in an appropriate, public ed- all terrain vehicle crash over the ucation. This applies Christmas holiday, the Oklahoma to children between Highway Patrol said. the ages of birth and The body of 52-year-old John twenty-one years of Thomas was found at approximate- age, who have not yet ly 12:30 p.m. Christmas day on pri- graduated from high vate property three miles west of school. Caddo Public Bokchito. Schools offers full ed- According to OHP, Thomas was ucational opportuni- operating a Honda Rancher ATV ties for all students. If Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat and traveling down a steep trail you suspect your child The Bryan County Treasurer’s Office has been busy accepting property tax payments and deputy Janice when the vehicle rolled one-quarter may have a disability, Wright is shown looking up a property owner’s information. Monday, Dec. 31 is the final day to pay property time. Thomas was thrown approxi- or know of a child taxes for the year and under state law, taxes become delinquent Jan. 1. Owners may pay one half of the tax mately six feet and pronounced with a disability who and can then pay the remainder by March 31. dead at the scene due to head and is not receiving a free, internal-trunk injuries. appropriate, public OHP said Thomas left the resi- education, please dence at about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 24 and contact Caddo Public his body was discovered the next Schools. day. Big Five Head Start Medical Examiner LeRoy John- is a free child devel- Shutdown could block son responded to the scene and the opment program victim’s body was taken by Brown’s designed to meet the Funeral Service to the Oklahoma needs of 3-and-4 year- Medical Examiner’s Office in Okla- old children. Eligibil- federal aid to farmers homa City. Thomas was not wearing a hel- SEE EVENTS, PAGE 12 BY JULIET LINDERMAN programs, will be put on hold provides food aid and nutri- met, according to OHP Lt. Scott Associated Press beginning next week, and tion counseling for pregnant Hampton’s report. Trooper Tommy won’t start up again until the women, new mothers and Richardson of Troop E and Capt. WASHINGTON (AP) — The government reopens. children, and food distri- Ronnie Hampton of OHP’s Traffic end of 2018 seemed to sig- There is little chance of bution programs on Indian Homicide Investigations Unit as- INDEX nal good things to come for the government shutdown reservations, will continue sisted in the investigation. America’s farmers. Fresh off ending soon. Trump and Con- on a local level, but addition- OBITUARIES, 2 Bryan County EMS and the Phila- the passage of the farm bill, gress are no closer to reach- al federal funding won’t be delphia Volunteer Fire Department COMICS, 4 which reauthorized agricul- ing a deal over his demand provided. School lunch pro- also responded to the accident. PUZZLES/TV, 5 ture, conservation and safety for border wall funding, and grams will continue through The circumstances of the acci- net programs, the USDA last both sides say the impasse February. dent are under investigation by RELIGION, 6 week announced a second could drag well into January. USDA has earmarked OHP. SPORTS, 7 round of direct payments to Although certain vital about $9.5 billion in direct OHP investigated another acci- growers hardest hit by Pres- USDA programs will remain payments for growers of soy- dent Dec. 23 on Highway 70 4.5 miles CLASSIFIEDS, 8 ident Donald Trump’s trade operational in the short term, beans, corn, wheat, sorghum west of Mead. war with China. that could change if the shut- and other commodities most According to the OHP report, BIBLE Then the government shut down lasts for more than a affected by tariffs. The first 50-year-old Glenna Roesler of Du- down. few weeks. round of payments went out rant was driving a car at 11:50 p.m. QUOTE The USDA in a statement The Supplemental Nutri- in September. The deadline to when she traveled left of center and “Come to me, all you issued last week assured tion Assistance Program, sign up for the second round collided head on with a car driv- who are weary and farmers that checks would or food stamps, helps feed of payments is January 15. en by 30-year-old Dawn Blend of continue to go out during the roughly 40 million Ameri- The impact of the shut- burdened, and I will Kingston. first week of the shutdown. cans. According to the USDA, down, which began shortly Roesler was flown by air ambu- give you rest. But direct payments for eligible recipients are guar- before most federal workers lance to Plano Medical Center, Pla- Matthew 11:28 NIV farmers who haven’t certified anteed benefits throughwere scheduled for a holiday no, Texas, where she was admitted production, as well as farm January. Other feeding pro- break, started coming into fo- in stable condition with leg injuries. loans and disaster assistance grams, including WIC, which cus by midweek. Blend was taken by Bryan Coun- ty EMS to AllianceHealth in Durant and also was treated for leg injuries. ISSUE 385 Both drivers wore seat belts, ac- VOLUME 141 EDITOR’S NOTE cording to Trooper Tommy Rich- The Durant Democrat will close at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, and will be closed ardson’s report. Troopers Mitchell Patten and Colby Murray assisted all day Tuesday, Jan. 1. No paper will be published Thursday, Jan. 3, due to in the investigation. West Bryan the holidays. County Fire-Rescue also responded GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC to the crash. 2 • OBITUARIES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
GENE O. SMITH OR, Ava and Sophie GERTRUDE LAIRD Clint, Scott, and Taylor, Blackwelder of Edmond, GOAD and granddaughter Gene O. Smith, 93 of OK, and two great great Micah. She was preceded Bokchito, OK passed away grandchildren Brinlee May 5, 1923-December in death by her husband on Wednesday, December and Brevyn Brooks both 26, 2018 (Clint) of 59 years, moth- 26, 2018 in Denison, TX. He of Durant, OK, daughter Gertrude was born in er (Ethel Bryson Laird), was born on September in law Gayla Dickson and Wizard Wells Texas to three siblings (Fannie 18, 1925 in Bokchito, OK husband Raymond of Bo- Wesley Purl and Ethel Doak McAvoy, Elda to Sonie Vern and Ruth swell, OK, and numerous Bryson Laird. The family Purl Thompson, Bryson (Colwell) Smith. nieces and nephews. later moved to Benjamin Laird), other family Gene lived most of his Funeral Service will be Texas where she grad- members, and many dear life in Bryan County. He Vern Smith, Jr., and David held on Saturday, Decem- uated high school. She friends. married the love of his life “Doc” Smith, and sister ber 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM at attended Texas Tech for Nebraska, Okinawa Acknowledgements: Ruby Charlyne Marlow on Ruby Williams. the Church of Christ in two years until the out- (Japan), and Maryland, Caregivers who be- July 25, 1942 in Bokchito, Gene is survived by his Bokchito, OK. Bro John break of WWII. During prior to their military re- came part of her family: OK and had 76 wonderful wife Ruby Charlyne Smith Frank will be conducting the war, she worked for tirement. Gertrude was a Loretta Whalin, Diana years together. He was a of the home, grandson the service with interment the Phillips 66 Company part-time school teacher, Gonzalez, Elizandra truck driver for 50 plus Andy Smith and wife to follow at Bokchito Ceme- at its headquarters in Cub Scout den mother, Cuestas, Brenda James, years and after retiring Melanie of Mead, OK, tery. Family hour was held Bartlesville, where she and a consummate artist, Janet Ingram, Sue he was a bus driver for a granddaughters; Shannon Friday, December 27, 2018 met Clint Goad, who had working in oil, acrylic, Mounkes, and especially few years for Rock Creek Andrews and husband from 6-8:00 PM at Brown’s served during WWII with and water color paint- Victoria Roland, who Schools. He enjoyed trav- Jason of Springfield, OR Funeral Service Chapel. the Army-Air Corps. ing, pottery, sculpture, became as a daughter for eling, ranching, fishing, and DeVynna Blackweld- Condolences can be sent They were married in quilting, sewing, cro- the past 7-plus years. spending time with family, er and husband Justin to www.brownsfunerals- Muskogee, Oklahoma cheting, cake decorating, Unity Home Health and loved to go on motorcy- of Edmond, OK, great ervice.com. Arrangements on April 20th, 1947. and much more. Some of team: nurses, aides, and cle rides. grandsons Blake Smith are under the direction of The Goads owned and her best paintings were staff with special thanks Gene is preceded in of Broken Arrow, OK and Brown’s Funeral Service operated a flower shop completed in the Ozarks, to Megan Cummins who death by his parents Sonie Cade Andrews of Stillwa- in Durant, OK. in Durant while Clint where she sketched and supported her for over Vern and Ruth Smith, sons ter, OK, great granddaugh- attended Southeastern painted the vivid Fall 5 years, nurses Brandy Dannye Gene Smith and ters; Brooke Brooks of State College, earning scenery. Gertrude and Humble and Kaylee Terry Dale Smith, broth- Durant, OK, Terry Baleigh his bachelor’s degree in Clint loved traveling Schier, Special thanks to ers; Jake Smith, Sonie Andrews of Springfield, Industrial Arts. in their motor home, Doctor Kevin Gordon. The Goads became an especially enjoying long Support of family and RALPH MATTINGLY which includes 4 world Air Force family in 1951, weekends with friends at friends, visits, cards, champion players. Ralph and served worldwide Lake Texoma. calls of encouragement, Ralph Mattingly was enjoyed singing Karaoke until Clint’s retirement in Gertrude was a lifelong especially Dee and born July 2, 1938 in Den- and he knew over 300 June 1969. They returned member of the Church Charlie Davis, Diane and ison, Texas to Guy Ralph songs. He was a veteran to Durant, to be near the of Christ, the hub of Paul Mauck, Pat and Don Mattingly and Ina Mae and a life time member of Goad family in south- the Goad family. She Duncan, John and Ola (Winnett) Mattingly. Ralph VFW Post 2772 in Sher- east Oklahoma and the taught Sunday School Fay Carrell, Mickey and was united with his Lord man. Laird family in north classes and participated Barbara Davis, Kyron and Savior on Saturday, He married Jane Branch Texas. Their two sons, in ladies’ organizations Wyatt and many other December 22, 2018. Mattingly in 2009 and they Dan Michael and Ronald for many years. She was members of the Church Friends and family will enjoyed traveling, espe- Dale, both graduated a loving wife, a devoted of Christ congregation. gather to celebrate his life cially going on cruises and at Southeastern State parent, always thought- A celebration of her on Wednesday, January 2, road trips. College; Gertrude later ful of others, including life will be conducted at 2019 at 1:00 PM at Dannel Left to cherish his took classes at the same helping those in need Northwest Church of Funeral Home, 302 S. Wal- memory are his wife, Jane university. of prayer, visits, and Christ in Durant Monday, st nut, Sherman, Texas. In- “Sunshine” Mattingly of Gertrude was a full- meals. Gertrude and December 31 with family terment will follow at West Sherman; daughter, Gail time homemaker, includ- Clint were committed to visitation from 1 to 2PM Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Lynn Mattingly of Euless; ing two, one-year stints church-sponsored pro- followed by a service and Family visitation will be son, Russel Lane Mattingly as a single parent while grams such as “Search,” interment at Highland Wednesday, January 2, of Yukon, OK; sister, Don- Clint served overseas Pettijohn Springs pro- Cemetery. from 12:00 until 1:00 PM at na Kaye Bowen and hus- tours in Korea and Saudi grams, and other mis- Dannel Funeral Home. band Tommy of Calera, Arabia. She made a home sions worldwide. Ralph attended school at OK; nephews and nieces, wherever the Air Force Gertrude is survived Lemon Hill Grade School 1998 in Durant, Oklahoma Ricky and Treva Mattingly, took the family, raising by her two sons, Dan in Achille, Oklahoma. He and Nevada, Missouri. He Brian Mattingly, Deborah her sons in Oklahoma, Michael and Ronald Dale graduated from Achille won many trips, state and Mattingly, and Dawn Ben- Texas, Florida, Wyoming, and wife Gail, grandsons High School as valedicto- national awards. Ralph nett and husband Grant of rian on April 12, 1957. He was also named Man of North Carolina; grandson JOYCE FRANCES sas; and, Denise Reed, attended college at SOSU the Year by the Nevada Clifton Reynolds of Dallas Deltona, Florida. She has in Durant, Oklahoma. (MONTGOMERY) Missouri Jaycees and and daughter in law Laura BARBICK 10 grandchildren and He played basketball for he was instrumental in Shainker and husband 24 great-grandchildren. Coach Bloomer Sullivan establishing the Vernon Ken of North Richland Joyce Frances (Mont- Joyce was predeceased and finished his basketball County Missouri Health Hills, TX. gomery) Barbrick, 83, by granddaughter career at Stephen F. Austin Department. Pallbearers will be was born in Connecticut Lindsay Williams and in Nacogdoches, Texas. Ralph had many hob- Ricky Mattingly, Brian on July 13, 1935. She great-granddaughter Ralph served 3 years in bies, including dedicating Mattingly, Shawn Bowen, entered Heaven’s gates Emily Markus. Children the U.S. Army in Germany his adult life to communi- Clifton Reynolds, Ken on December 26, 2018 held a special place in on the East/West Bor- ty, church, and veterans Shainker, and Joel Camp. in Durant, Oklahoma her heart and she would der, and also as a Master volunteer services. He Honorary Pallbearers will Sergeant in the Reserves, where she had resided crochet a baby Afghan had a deep passion for be members of VFW Post for many years. demonstrated His love in for every baby she knew eventually obtaining the 2772 in Sherman and Cal- children’s athletics and Joyce was a loving and all these ways in addition was born. rank of Captain. era Oklahoma Shufflers junior and senior baseball caring mother, grand- to volunteering at the The family wishes to He married Eva Gail and basketball leagues. He Domino Club. mother, and great-grand- Alzheimer’s Center and give Chris Glendening Lambert in 1961. They also coached square danc- Military Honors will be donating monies to vari- had 2 children, Gail Lynn mother who was always the greatest and warmest ing, spending 18 years accorded by VFW Post 2772 ous churches throughout Mattingly and Russell interested in the welfare gratitude for his faithful calling square dances with in Sherman. Durant. Joyce carried Lane Mattingly. He was a of others before herself. support to Joyce as Chris Ray and Cecilia Smith In addition to flowers be- her love and patriotism faithful member of West- She loved to bake for her cared for her with deep and many others. He had ing sent to Dannel Funeral for our country to the ern Heights Church of family, friends, and even affection during her the honor of throwing out Home, memorial contri- local fire and police Christ in Sherman, Texas. the first pitch at an OKC butions may be made in total strangers when she life and was especially He was employed by John found out they were hav- departments by having supportive at the end of Royals game. He enjoyed Ralph’s name to VFW Post cakes made and “enough Mansville Pipe Company 2772 in Sherman, or to the ing a birthday. Joyce felt her life. playing dominos in tour- food to feed an army.” for 5 years as a shift man- charity of donor’s choice. that love was the most A viewing will be held naments all throughout She was married to a ager. He was an insurance Oklahoma as a member You may sign the online important to demon- all day on Thursday, Vietnam War Air Force agent for Shield of Shelter of the Calera Oklahoma guestbook at www.Dannel- strate in this world January 3, 2019 until 8:00 Chaplain for 35 years and Insurance from 1969 until Shufflers Domino Club, funeralhome.com. (“actions speak louder p.m. and the funeral ser- than words”) and it was had a special love for all vice celebrating her life the mission of her entire military branches. will be held Friday, Jan- life. This came about due Joyce loved her uary 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to Joyce’s relationship children deeply: Patty all at Brown’s Funeral HACNO’s with Jesus whom she Wyscarver (Gary), Stow, Service located at 4900 W loved with all her heart, Ohio; Deborah Jarboe Highway 70, Durant, OK New Year Auction soul, and mind. Joyce (Vernon), Topeka, Kan- 74701. The Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (HACNO) will be receiving sealed bids for an auction. All equipment, vehicles, office Properties by Sullivan furniture and items sold as is no warranty implied or given. Items can be Residential • Commercial viewed at 209 Jim Monroe Rd. Hugo, Oklahoma between the hours of 580-931-6077 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday and items at 1508 South Ada St. “ ” Coalgate, Oklahoma must be made by appointment to view. I Sell What I List COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Bids will be accepted until January 25th @ 3:30pm and opening will FOR SALE OR LEASE be January 28th @ 9:00am. Please email John Wolf at [email protected] or call at 580-326-7521 ext. 6393 for HOME FOR SALE information regarding this advertisement. At request, a digital auction 3BR, 2.5 Bath home at catalog with the bid sheet will be provided via email. 2196 N. 49th St., sits on 2 lots, $298,500. All bid lots must be sealed and clearly marked on the bid sheet and physically mailed or deliver to: The Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation 209 Jim Monroe Rd. Hugo, Ok. 74743. Winners will be contacted and the winners will have until February 4th to pay and remove the winning items. After February 4th, a storage fee of $25.00 per day, per item will be charged to the buyer for any items that have not been removed. BUYER MUST PROVIDE ANY STRETCH WRAP, TIE DOWNS, ROPE 7-PLUS ACRES ON HIGHWAY 70 2738 N ROBERTA RD NEEDED TO SECURE ITEMS PURCHASED. HACNO WILL BE NOT Near the Walmart shopping area 55 acres, great homesite, $270K ABLE TO HELP LOAD OR TRANSPORT ANY ITEMS. The Seller DOES NOT provide transportation or loading services for buyers to remove their merchandise. Any and all methods of lifting, towing, and hauling, as well as all other methods or requirements for the removal and transport of the materials, equipment and/or vehicles, is the sole responsibility of the buyer. The ownership of any and all items not removed by February 18th will revert back to the Seller and they may re-sell or dispose of the property FOR LEASE as they see fit. 900 SF office space located inside building at 200 W. Beech, Durant. Republican tax plans hurt Oklahoma’s DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM ForumSATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 3 EDITORIAL poor population Fat cats, big business prospering under GOP leadership BY PAUL CARTLEDGE Democratic Party of Bryan County
Poverty in Oklahoma is at a 10-year high, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In Durant and Bryan County, poverty affects 8,523 persons, or 18 percent of the population. Statewide, 652,460 people live in poverty, 16.2 percent of the population. At least part of what is driving poverty and economic stagnation in Oklahoma is tax policy put forth by Republican lawmak- ers over the past decade. In Oklahoma, the poorest 20 percent of households pay 13.4 percent of their incomes to taxes. That is Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat the fifth highest rate in the country. Durant has a bright future. A Washington, D.C., based think tank, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), recently concluded that poor- and middle-income Oklahomans are actually 2019 will bring challenges, changes paying a greater share of their income in taxes than the national average, while Oklahoma households with incomes of $194,500 or more are taxed below the nation- Let’s resolve to work together in good faith al average. The turning of the year to open Salem Tubing in ly. But it’s not all sunlight city’s needs and how to fi- ITEP said taxation on the poorest Okla- is traditionally a time of Durant. These businesses and roses. Growth means nance them. The task force homa households takes 2.1 times as much reflection. As we prepare are bringing hundreds of growing pains and Durant will present a report to the of their gross earnings as does taxation on to begin a new trip around new jobs to complement certainly has its share of city at the end of June. the wealthiest families. the sun, we think about those created by Big Lots, challenges. As we reflect on the past, The ITEP study evaluates state and local what happened in the past Cardinal Glass, Web- The city is dealing with not just the past year but taxes, including personal and corporate 365 days. The past year staraunt and others that a growing homeless popu- actions from years past income taxes, property taxes, sales and was a year of change for previously decided to call lation. Efforts to help those that the city still must deal other excise taxes. The ITEP study ranks all of us, including the Bryan County home. in need are drawing crit- with, we can’t help but ask Oklahoma among the 10 worst states for tax Durant Democrat. When it comes to em- icism from property and what could have been done inequality. Customers have noticed ployment Bryan County business owners who must better? Did we really need Republican lawmakers have cut the tax some changes in the by- is a buyer’s market with deal with people trespass- to renovate city hall rather rate on wealthy Oklahomans by almost 25 lines, a continuing up- some of the most compet- ing on their properties and than pave streets? Was it percent, while median-income households grade of the newspaper’s itive wages in the state. impacting their business- wise to borrow against a have realized $200 in annual income-tax design, an emphasis on Anyone who truly wants es. How the city balances sales tax that is due to sun- reductions. Median income in Durant and local news coverage and to work and is willing to the legitimate needs of the set? Is it time to rethink Bryan County is $37,883 for a family of less reliance on sources work can find work in poor while protecting the some of the decisions four. Federal poverty income is $25,100 for a outside of Bryan County. Bryan County. legal rights of its residents made in the past? family of four. We have improved our But our community will be a major challenge These are legitimate The rise in poverty rates and the condi- product, and, along the is more than news and in the coming year. questions that deserve se- tion of tax inequality can both be directly way, we have found new money and jobs. We have The expansion of rious, thoughtful reflection attributed to Republican tax cuts for the challenges to meet. an active and energetic industry means increased and action. But they have wealthiest Oklahomans, which strip state This includes renovating civic leadership. From the demand on infrastructure. also been the flashpoint coffers of more than $ 1 billion annually. our offices and welcoming South 9th Avenue Arts As outlined in the pages of for some criticism and con- Under the Republican regime, public school some new businesses to District project, which this newspaper, the city’s flict. Public critique of past systems are in dire straits; roads, highways, share our space with us. will highlight Durant’s sewage system is almost and present city leaders bridges and other elements of infrastruc- It’s all part of the phenom- culture, creativity and to capacity. Our streets has resulted in a lawsuit ture, including sewer and water systems, enal growth in Durant and cuisine, to its current are in a sad state of repair between the current city are facing huge deficits in maintenance Bryan County. But there efforts to secure a spot and the stormwater runoff manager, the city and a funding. have been greater chang- on the “Small Business and drainage situation city councilmember. Out- Rural health clinics are dropping like es and challenges in the Revolution – Main Street” would be funny if it were landish, vile and offensive flies. community. online television program. not so serious. Residential social media posts have This imposed condition of austerity on Durant’s business com- From Durant Main Street, construction meant to poisoned the atmosphere state government has a dampening effect munity continues to grow to its civic clubs to its ar- meet the growing demand to the point that many on new small-business startups, too. Small at a pace other communi- tistic community, Durant for affordable housing who would consider public businesses are the economic engine that ties would love to match. benefits from a populace exacerbates the stress on service are loath to step drives creation of entry-level jobs with CMC Steel Oklahoma that believes in their com- the city’s systems. into the ring. potential for increased wages. officially began produc- munity and want to see it City leaders are working Durant has everything it In order to make up some of the squan- tion, SteelFab is in limited thrive. with concerned residents needs and more to pros- dered income-tax revenue, Republican operation and moving All this bodes well for on a long-range compre- per and thrive. Let’s all lawmakers have steadily increased fees and quickly toward an offi- 2019. If we continue on this hensive plan. The city commit to dealing with excise taxes on all kinds of services pro- cial opening, the Spanish path prosperity, while it council has also autho- one another in good faith vided by state government. These fees and manufacturer Tubacex cannot be guaranteed, is rized an infrastructure as we begin our new year taxes are the same regardless of the payer’s has signed an agreement certainly made more like- task force to study the together. income, and that fact contributes to some of the tax inequality in the state. When Oklahoma Republican lawmakers were moving to eliminate or drastically cut Oklahoma income taxes, the story line was You don’t have to be Einstein to figure this out that the result would be a more prosperous overcome in pursuit of an religion as superstitious Oklahoma with industry flocking to this agenda. attempts to make sense of Famous scientist knew SEE HURT, PAGE 10 People in Durant are the physical world. reluctant to run for public His letter to Gutkind, what was truly important office because they become which sold for $2.9 million FORUM GUIDELINES targets. It’s not just honest at auction recently, was BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Facebook or twitter stream criticism, it is venomous generally a critique of Letters to the Editor has become a sea of poison [email protected] hatred spewed with no traditional Judaism. Based Letters to the editor are encouraged and must with strangers assigning regard for the facts. It is on Menand’s article, the include the author’s name, mailing address and I once read an article the worst possible motives the assignment of motives letter was strongly worded daytime telephone number. The name and city of about a study on road rage. to people they don’t know while ignoring the truth. and forceful. But the residence will be used if the letter is used in print or Researchers wanted to and who are limited to re- It hasn’t always been this ending paragraph, espe- online. Addresses and phone numbers will not be know why people behave sponding in 280 characters way and it shouldn’t be cially when read in light published. Letters have a 250-word limit. Letters in their cars in ways they or less. this way today. of current social media may be edited for length, style and grammar. Send typically wouldn’t in per- I must confess, I have The simple fact is that culture, was refreshing to [email protected]. Mail. to Letters to son. If someone cut in line fallen prey to such pas- we all want basically the and restorative. the Editor, 200 W. Beech, Durant, OK. 74701. in front of me at a theater I sions. same thing. We want a safe Menand begins the last Forum column submissions may or may not say some- But I believe the problem and secure community for section of his article quot- The purpose of an opinion page is to serve as a thing. But if they were to goes much deeper than our families and friends. ing Einstein’s letter. catalyst for discussion and debate in the community. cut me off in traffic, I am just the ability to hide We want to live in harmo- “’Now that I have Therefore, one of the Durant Democrat’s objectives liable to react with angry behind a computer. It is ny with our neighbors and expressed our differences is to be a forum for that discussion and debate. Here gestures and foul language. manifested in our day-to- we want the freedom to in intellectual convictions are the Democrat’s guidelines for opinion articles If the other driver were to day interaction. live our lives as we see fit. I completely openly,’ he submitted for publication on our Forum page: see my reaction, he might I was taught to address don’t know of any normal writes, ‘it is clear to me 1. Opinions should be about local policy issues or state issues with a strong local tie. We do not consid- launch into his own tirade. people as Mr. or Mrs. My person who truly wants that we are very close to Researchers determined parents demonstrated how er national issues with no clear local tie. harm to come to others. each other in the essen- 2. They should be debatable, taking a position that people felt safer to to meet new people (a firm So why do we behave as if tials, that is, in our evalua- that some but not all would agree with. react in the relative pro- handshake, look in the eye, those we disagree with are tions of human behavior.’ 3. They should not be in direct response to tection and anonymity of speak clearly in a friendly the enemy? He thinks that if he and previous columns, letters to the editor or editorials. an automobile. As drivers tone). One of the reasons In an article in the Dec. Gutkind met and talked Those should be sent as a letter to the editor. surrounded by metal and Chick Fil A has survived 25 issue of The New York- about ‘concrete things,’ 4. They should come from local authors who are moving away from the so many boycotts is that er, Louis Menand writes they would get along fine. knowledgeable or offer a unique perspective. conflict, they knew they its staff is trained to treat about a 1954 letter Albert He is saying that it doesn’t 5. They should be no more than 600 words. would likely never be everyone with courtesy Einstein sent to author matter what our religious 6. They cannot endorse political candidates or commercial products. We do allow for submissions held accountable for their and respect. But respect Eric Gutkind. Gutkind had or our philosophical actions. We see this same has become something we stating support for non-partisan ballot questions. written a book entitled commitments are. The 7. 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OF BRYAN COUNTY of the said MANDY TAYLOR Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at CDBG Awardees (Prime con- Trustees and Assigns, imme- Further, notice is hereby given STATE OF OKLAHOMA RENFRO, deceased and 9:00 a.m., CST/DST. tractors) in order to be award- diate and remote, of the afore- that on the 19th day of Febru- No. PB-2018-107 daughter, IDA LEE DELAS- All bids must include assur- ed contracts by the CDBG mentioned individuals; and ary, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., Plain- In the Matter of the Estate of HAW, deceased. ances that the following pro- program. Awardees must the State of Oklahoma ex Rel, tiffs’ Petition for Quiet Title will JAMIE SUE BARNES a/k/a You are hereby notified that visions will be complied with: go to Sam.gov to complete Oklahoma Tax Commission be heard in the District Court JAMIE S. BARNES, De- MARILYN MITCHELL has ap- 1. Federal Labor Standards the registration process. The YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, Room, Bryan County Court- ceased. plied for Letters of Administra- Provisions, US Department of DUNS number site is http:// are hereby notified that you house, Durant, Oklahoma NOTICE OF HEARING tion on said estate to be grant- Labor, 29 CFR 5; fedgov.dnb.com/webform have been sued in the Dis- when and where all persons PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ed to her, and requests the 2. Section 3 of the Housing The Contract documents may trict Court of Marshall County, interested may appear and ADMINISTRATION Court to determine the identity and Urban Development Act be examined at the following State of Oklahoma, in Case contest the same. AND DETERMINING HEIRS of all heirs of the deceased, of 1974, as amended; 12 locations: No. CV-2018-96 wherein WITNESS my hand this 10 The State of Oklahoma to the and that said Petition will be U.S.C. 1701U, which requires Infrastructure Solutions Charles W. Towne III and day of December, 2018. heirs, next of kin and credi- heard by said court at the that, to the greatest extent Group, LLC, 719 S. George Charles Kerry Towne are the DONNA ALEXANDER, tors of the said JAMIE SUE courtroom in the Bryan Coun- feasible, opportunities for Nigh Expressway, McAlester, Plaintiffs, and Velda M. Curt- COURT CLERK BARNES a/k/a JAMIE S. ty Courthouse in the City of training and employment be OK 74501 man, deceased; Clay T. Curt- By: /s/ BARNES. Durant, State of Oklahoma, in given lower-income residents Bryan County RWD #6, 206 man; Clay Thomas Curtman; Deputy You are hereby notified that said county, on the 22nd day of the project area and con- Buffalo Street, Caddo, OK Reatha Mary Williams; and Chris D. Jones OBA No. THOMAS LAYTON RICE has of January, 2019, at 9:30a.m. tracts for work in substantial 74729 their spouses, if any, if living, 21247 applied for Letters of Admin- when and where all persons part by persons residing in the Copies of the contract doc- and if they be deceased, their Jones Law, PC istration on said estate to be interested may appear and area of the project; uments may be obtained at Known and Unknown Heirs, 113 N. 3rd Ave. granted to him, and requests contest the same. 3. Section 109 of the Housing the office of Infrastructure Executors, Administrators, Durant, Oklahoma 74701 the Court to determine the Witness my hand and seal of and Community Development Solutions Group, LLC, lo- Devisees, Trustees and As- Telephone (580) 924-1444 identity of all heirs of the de- said court affixed this 21st day Act of 1974, which assures cated at 719 South George signs, immediate and remote, Fax (580) 924-0444 ceased, and that said Petition of December, 2018. that no person shall, on the Nigh Expressway, McAlester, of the aforementioned individ- www.joneslawpc.net will be heard by said court at JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT grounds of race, color, natural OK 74501, upon payment of uals; and the State of Okla- Attorney for Plaintiffs the courtroom in the Bryan COURT origin or sex, be excluded from $75.00 for each set. homa ex Rel, Oklahoma Tax LPXLP County Courthouse in the City By /s/Donna Alexander participation in, be denied the Bill Miller Commission, are Defendants, of Durant, State of Oklahoma, DONNA ALEXANDER, benefits of or be subjected to Chairman and the Plaintiffs allege that in said county, on the 22nd COURT CLERK discrimination; December 22, 2018 & Decem- they are the owners of and day of January, 2019, at 9:30 DAVID W. KELLY OBA #4932 4. Certification of Non-Seg- ber 29, 2018 in possession of the following a.m. when and where all per- Attorney at Law regated Facilities, which as- Date described real property, to-wit: sons interested may appear 512 W. Evergreen sures the bidder does not LPXLP Lot 1, LESS AND EXCEPT and contest the same. P. 0 . Box 1047 maintain or provide any seg- the South 60 feet thereof in Witness my hand and seal of Durant, OK 74702-1047 regated facilities; comply with Published in the Durant Dem- Block 136 in the Town of Cal- said court affixed this 21st day (580) 924-1202 the terms of Section 504 and ocrat 12/15/2018, 12/22/2018 era, (formerly Sterrett), Bryan 580-775-3623 of December, 2018. LPXLP the American with Disabilities and 12/29/2018. County, Oklahoma, according JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Act IN THE DISTRICT COURT to the official plat thereof. 580-924-9290 COURT Published in the Durant 5. Equal Opportunity Pro- OF BRYAN COUNTY AND, YOU, the Defendants, By /s/Donna Alexander Democrat 12/22/2018 and visions – Executive Order STATE OF OKLAHOMA are further notified that unless DONNA ALEXANDER, 12/29/2018. 11246, as amended, which Case No. CV-2018-96 you answer the Petition of the COURT CLERK ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS assures non-discrimination; CHARLES W. TOWNE III, and Plaintiffs’ filed herein against DAVID W. KELLY OBA #4932 Bryan County Rural Water 6. Minority Business Enter- CHARLES KERRY TOWNE, you on or before 5:00 p.m. Attorney at Law District #6 / Bryan County prise and Women Business Plaintiffs, on the 18th day of February, 512 W. Evergreen Commissioners Enterprise provisions which -vs- 2019, the allegations of the P. 0 . Box 1047 Owner encourage minority-owned VELDA M. CURTMAN, de- Petition will be taken as true, Durant, OK 74702-1047 5 West Main Street, Durant business and women-owned ceased; et.al, and judgment will be entered, OK 74701 Defendants. (580) 924-1202 businesses to bid on the proj- and a Decree quieting Plain- 60716169 LPXLP Address ect; NOTICE BY PUBLICATION (580)283-3711 7. Assurances that surety THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Published in the Durant Dem- Telephone companies executing bonds TO: ocrat 12/29/2018 Separate SEALED BIDS for appear on the Treasury De- Velda M. Curtman, deceased; IN THE DISTRICT COURT the construction of partment’s list and are autho- Clay T. Curtman; Clay Thom- ADVERTISING SALES OF BRYAN COUNTY Proposed 14’ diameter x 127’ rized to transact business in as Curtman; Reatha Mary STATE OF OKLAHOMA Tall welded steel standpipe the State where the project is Williams; and their spouses, No. PB-2018-106 with alternate bid of reduction located. if any, if living, and if they be PERSON WANTED In the Matter of the Estate of to 12’ diameter. MANDY TAYLOR RENFRO, will be received by the Bry- The Durant Democrat is looking Deceased an County RWD #6 / Bryan to hire a sharp, energetic, and and IDA LEE DELASHAW, County Commissioners at MANAGEMENT POSITION Deceased the County Clerk’s Office until self-motivated sales person interested NOTICE OF HEARING 8:45 a.m., CST/DST, on Tues- AVAILABLE PETITION FOR LETTERS OF day, January 29, 2019, and in selling newspaper advertising in the ADMINISTRATION then publicly opened and read Pay commensurate with education and experience greater Durant market. Sales Responsible for managing a private gated community background is a plus but not Attention Licensed Nurses Directing day to day operation, and overseeing necessary – we will train the right Are you looking for a change? approximately 7 employees And other functions assigned by board of directors person. Position is mostly outside Southern Pointe Living sales to local businesses, but will Center Required Qualifications include: include some inside sales and clerical is seeking caring, energetic 5 years of management, facilities and operations experience 3 years in supervisory capacity work. Account list is included, with nurse for the position of Strong knowledge of computer skills incentives on expanding the list by up
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Published in the Durant barred. Known and Unknown Heirs, Court Room, Bryan County sors, trustees and assigns, moved herein. Democrat 12/22/2018 and Dated this 14th day of De- Executors, Administrators, Courthouse, Durant, Oklaho- immediate and remote, of the You are further notified that 12/29/2018. cember, 2018. Devisees, Trustees, Benefi- ma when and where all per- following named deceased you must answer the peti- IN THE DISTRICT COURT /s/ Chris Jones ciaries and Assigns, immedi- sons interested may appear persons, to-wit: Fred Lyles, tion filed by the said plaintiff OF BRYAN COUNTY Chris D. Jones, OBA No. ate and remote, of the afore- and contest the same. Edna Lyles, also known as on or before the 11th day of STATE OF OKLAHOMA 21247 mentioned individual; and WITNESS my hand this 10 Edna Mae Lyles, also known February, 2019, or said peti- Case No. PB-2018-62 Jones Law, PC State of Oklahoma ex Rel, day of December, 2018. as Edna Lyles Chapman tion will be taken as true and In the Matter of the Estate of 113 N. 3rd Ave. Oklahoma Tax Commission DONNA ALEXANDER, and Gary Graham; and, the a judgment and decree quiet- MARTHA MORENE DEFER Durant, OK 74701 YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, COURT CLERK spouses of each of the above ing the fee simple title to the a/k/a Telephone (580) 924-1444 are hereby notified that you By: /s/ named defendants; above described real prop- MARTHA DEFER, deceased, Facsimile (580) 924-0444 have been sued in the District Deputy GREETINGS erty in the plaintiff, Sunview NOTICE TO CREDITORS www.joneslawpc.net Court of Bryan County, State Chris D. Jones OBA No. You, the above named de- Development, LLC, will be To the Creditors of: MAR- Attorney for Personal Repre- of Oklahoma, in Case No. 21247 fendants, and the unknown entered forever barring you THA MORENE DEFER a/k/a sentative CV-2018-97 wherein Gary Ar- Jones Law, PC successors, officers, trust- from asserting any interest in MARTHA DEFER, deceased. LPXLP nett, is the Plaintiff, and Mar- 113 N. 3 rd Ave. ees and assigns of the above or to the above described real All creditors having claims ion Lee Arnett, Tommy Joe Durant, Oklahoma 7470 I named defendants, are here- property. against MARTHA MORENE Published in the Durant Dem- Davis, and Edna Marie Davis, Telephone (580) 924-1444 by notified that you have been IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I DEFER a/k/a MARTHA DE- ocrat 12/15/2018, 12/22/2018 individually and their spouse, Fax (580) 924-0444 sued in the District Court of have hereunto set my hand FER, deceased, are required and 12/29/2018. if any, if living, and if they be www .joneslawpc.net Bryan County, Oklahoma, in and the seal of said Court on to present the same with a IN THE DISTRICT COURT deceased, their Known and LPXLP case numbered CV-2018-95, the 21st day of December, description of all security in- OF BRYAN COUNTY Unknown Heirs, Executors, styled, Sunview Develop- 2018 terests and other collateral STATE OF OKLAHOMA Administrators, Devisees, Published in the Durant Dem- ment, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Gloris Donna Alexander, Court Clerk (if any) held by each creditor Case No. CV-2018-97 Trustees, Beneficiaries and ocrat 12/29/2018, 1/5/2019 & Kuhn, et al., Defendants, by BY:/s/ with respect to such claim to GARY ARNETT, Assigns, immediate and re- 1/12/2019 plaintiff’s petition filed herein Deputy Court Clerk Russell Edward Sweeney, Plaintiff, mote, of the aforementioned IN THE DISTRICT COURT on the 5th day of December, J. FRANK WOLF, III, OBA Personal Representative, -vs- individual; and State of Okla- OF BRYAN COUNTY 2018; that in said petition the #11577 at the law office of Chris D. MARION LEE ARNETT, et.al, homa ex Rel, Oklahoma Tax STATE OF OKLAHOMA Plaintiff alleges that Sunview J. Frank Wolf, III, PLLC Jones, Jones Law, PC. 113 Defendants. Commission, are Defendants, Case No. CV-2018-95 Development, LLC, is the 402 E. Jackson N. 3rd Ave., Durant, Oklaho- NOTICE BY PUBLICATION and the Plaintiff alleges that Sunview Development, LLC, owner of the full, legal and P.O. Box 726 ma 74701, attorney for the THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA he is the owner of and in pos- Plaintiff, equitable title and is in the Hugo, OK 74743 Personal Representative, on TO: session of the following de- vs. peaceable possession of the Phone: (580) 326-6427 or before the following pre- Marion Lee Arnett, Tommy scribed real property, to-wit: Gloris Kuhn, et al., following described real prop- Fax: (580) 326-6032 sentment Joe Davis, and Edna Marie The West 100 feet of Lot 6, Defendants. erty situated in Bryan County, Attorney for Plaintiff date: February 14, 2019, Davis, individually and their Block 2, Burbank Gardens, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Oklahoma, to-wit: LPXLP or the same will be forever spouse, if any, if living, and City of Cartwright, Bryan THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Tract 1: if they be deceased, their County, Oklahoma. TO: Lot 2 of the South 15th Ave- Published in the Durant Dem- AND, YOU, the Defendants, Gloris Kuhn, Sarah Griffith, nue Development as shown ocrat 12/29/2018, 1/5/2019 & are further notified that unless JoAnn Keithley, Rex Keithley, on the Development Plat filed 1/12/2019 you answer the Petition of the Billy Rex Keithley, Mary Cath- of record in Book 1213, Page IN THE DISTRICT COURT Attention Licensed Nurses erine Aven, Angela Keithley OF BRYAN COUNTY, STATE Are you looking for a change? Plaintiff filed herein against 290, LESS AND EXCEPT the you on or before 5:00 p.m. Hanks, Neal Keithley, Linda West 571.66 feet thereof, in OF OKLAHOMA Southern Pointe Living on the 18th day of February, Quarles, Effie J. Bradford, Bryan County, Oklahoma, ac- CASE NO.CS-18-497 2019, the allegations of the Gerald E. Chapman, Ralph cording to the recorded plat DISCOVER BANK Petition will be taken as true, Armstrong and Mattie M. thereof; Plaintiff, Center Armstrong, if living and if they vs. is seeking caring, energetic and judgment will be entered, Tract 2: and a Decree quieting Plain- or any of them be dead, then The E/2 of Lot 3 in Block 308 TAMMY E DENNIS LPN or RN for 2 pm – 10 pm tiff’s title in and to the above the heirs, executors, adminis- in the City of Durant, Bryan Defendant described property will be en- trators devisees, successors, County, Oklahoma, according NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Monday - Friday charge tered against each of you. trustees and assigns, imme- to the Official Plat thereof; THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Further, notice is hereby giv- diate and remote of such of Tract 3: TO: TAMMY E DENNIS nurse on our memory unit en that on the 19th day of them, the said defendants, Lot 1 in Block 309 in the City The Sheriff of BRYAN County, as might be dead; and, the Oklahoma, Greetings: Come join our team! February, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. of Durant, Bryan County, Plaintiff’s Petition for Quiet Ti- known and unknown heirs, Oklahoma, according to the You will take notice that the Apply in person only at 101 Sherrard Drive tle will be heard in the District executors, administrators, official plat thereof; Plaintiff, DISCOVER BANK, in Colbert devisees, creditors, succes- You are further notified that filed its petition in the Dis- trict Court of BRYAN Coun- Ask for Malorie Weger, Assistant in said petition the plaintiff alleges that you and each of ty, Oklahoma, against the Administrator or above-captioned Defendant, Attention Licensed Nurses you are claiming some right, Heather Mitchell, Administrator title, interest, lien, estate or TAMMY E DENNIS, seeking a Equal Opportunity Employer Calera Manor Nursing Home equity in and to the said real money judgment against De- is seeking caring, energetic property adverse to the said fendant, TAMMY E DENNIS plaintiff, Sunview Develop- in the amount of $9900.03, ment, LLC; that such claims with post-judgment interest Published in the Durant Democrat 12/29/2018. LPN or RN are wholly without right and at the statutory rate, and constitute clouds and defects costs of this action, and un- The City of Durant For weekend doubles upon the title to the said real less Defendant answers said Office of Community Development position property and that plaintiff is petition on or before the 1st NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC2019-02 day of March, 2019, said peti- Come join our team! entitled to have such clouds and defects canceled and re- tion will be taken as true and On December 19, 2018 David Burrage filed an application Apply in person only at 1061 N. Service judgment will be rendered for requesting approval of a Final plat for property located near Road in Calera Plaintiff for $9900.03, with Redbud and Washington, Terra Bella Phase II, Durant and post-judgment interest at the more particularly described as; Ask for Gwin Peteet, DON or RUCKER statutory rate, and costs of A TRACT OF LAND IN A PART OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP Heather Mitchell, Administrator this action. 6 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN AND Equal Opportunity Employer FARM Dated this 20th day of De- BASE LINE, BRYAN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA BEING MORE cember, 2018 PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS PRODUCE COURT CLERK WITH A BASE GRID BEARING BEING N 00°54’46” W. DONNA ALEXANDER BASED ON THE OKLAHOMA STATE PLANE COORDINATE BY; /s/ SYSTEM (NAD 83), ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NW/4 Attention Licensed Nurses Deputy Clerk OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, Are you looking for a change? CLOSING /s/Leah Clark MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: Stephen L. Bruce, OBA COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NW/4 OF Southern Pointe Living FOR #1241 SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST; Everette C. Altdoerffer, OBA THENCE N 00°54’46” W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE Center #30006 NW/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF 1216.53 is seeking caring, energetic SEASON! Nicholas L. Massey, OBA FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF #30399 TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE 1 FOR THE TRUE LPN or RN for dayshift EVERYTHING Leah K. Clark, OBA #31819 POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N 00°54’46” W, ALONG Kyle W. Riddel, OBA #30418 THE WEST LINE OF THE NW/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, A charge nurse Monday -Friday Attorneys for Plaintiff DISTANCE OF 433.26 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST COR- ON SALE!!!! P.O. Box 808 NER OF THE S/2 S/2 NW/4 NW/4 OF SAID SECTION 17; and a dayshift charge nurse 123 N. Franklin Edmond, Oklahoma 73083- THENCE N 89°23’26” E, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE Downtown Colbert, OK 0808 S/2 S/2 NW/4 NW/4 OF SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE for our memory unit 580-296-2323 (405) 330-4110 OF 1326.61 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF Monday-Friday LPXLP THE W/2 OF THE NW/4 OF SAID SECTION 17. THENCE S 00°58’00” E, EAST LINE OF THE W/2 OF THE NW/4 OF Come join our team! SAID SECTION 17, A DISTANCE OF 879.82 FEET TO A Apply in person only at 101 Sherrard Drive Attention Licensed Nurses POINT AT THE NE CORNER OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DI- in Colbert VISION PHASE 1; THENCE S 89°26’17” W, ALONG THE Are you looking for a change? NORTH LINE OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE, A Ask for Malorie Weger, Assistant DISTANCE OF 363.10 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NE COR- Administrator or Southern Pointe Living NER OF LOT 7 BLOCK 2 OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION Heather Mitchell, Administrator Center PHASE 1; THENCE N 00°54’46” W A DISTANCE OF 185.72 Equal Opportunity Employer FEET;THENCE N 89°23’26” W A DISTANCE OF 290.82 is seeking caring, energetic FEET TO A POINT AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 3 BLOCK 3 OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE 1; THENCE LPN or RN for nightshift N 00°54’46” W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF TERRA Published in the Durant Democrat 12/29/2018. BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE, A DISTANCE OF 247.89 charge nurse on our FEET;THENCE S 89°23’26” W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE THE CITY OF DURANT memory unit OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE, A DISTANCE Office of Community Development OF 393.51 FEET; THENCE N 00°54’46” W, ALONG THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PC2019-01 Come join our team! NORTH LINE OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVISION PHASE, Apply in person only at 101 Sherrard Drive On December 12, 2018 Dale Goad filed an application re- A DISTANCE OF 12.41 FEET; THENCE S 89°26’17” W, in Colbert ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF TERRA BELLA SUB-DIVI- questing the approval of a Conditional Use Permit including SION PHASE, A DISTANCE OF 280.01 FEET BACK TO THE a rezoning from C-2 Highway Commercial to A-1 Agriculture Ask for Malorie Weger, Assistant POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS and allowing the operation of a Worship Facility located at Administrator or 5312 N 1st, Durant and more particularly described as; 18.77 ACRES MORE OR LESS. SAID TRACT OF LAND BE- All that part of the NE/4 of Section 17, Township 6 South, Heather Mitchell, Administrator ING DESCRIBED BY DAVID L. PAGE JR, PLS #1566, ON Equal Opportunity Employer JANUARY 5, 2018. Range 9 East lying East of State Highway No, 78 Right of Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held re- Way and North of U.S. Highways No. 69 and 75 Right of Way and West of K.O. and G Railroad Right of Way containing BEFORE THE garding the above-described application. The Durant Plan- BEFORE THE 9.87 acres, all being of the Indian Base and Meridian in Bryan STATE OF OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION ning Commission will conduct the hearing in the Roscoe J. STATE OF OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION County, Oklahoma. Hatfield Council Chambers of Durant City hall, 300 West Ev- In the Matter of the Application of Aristotle Unifi ed ) Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held re- In the Matter of the Application of Aristotle Unifi ed ) ergreen Street, Durant, Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday Communications LLC for a Certifi cate of ) garding the above-described application. The Durant Plan- Communications LLC for a Certifi cate of Convenience ) Cause No. January 15, 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to at- Convenience and Necessity to provide ) Cause No. ning Commission will conduct the hearing in the Roscoe J. and Necessity to provide Local Exchange and ) PUD 201800156 tend the Public Hearing and are invited to provide additional Local Exchange and Interexchange ) PUD 201800156 Hatfield Council Chambers of Durant City hall, 300 West Ev- Interexchange Telecommunications Services ) information as well as express concerns pertaining to said Telecommunications Services ) ergreen Street, Durant, Oklahoma at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday within the State of Oklahoma. ) application. within the State of Oklahoma. ) January 15, 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to at- Contingent upon the recommendation of the Durant Munic- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant, Aristotle Unifi ed Communi- tend the Public Hearing and are invited to provide additional NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant, Aristotle Unifi ed ipal Planning Commission, PC2019-02 will be considered cations LLC, has fi led an Application, pursuant to OAC 165:55-3-1, seeking information as well as express concerns pertaining to said Communications LLC, has fi led an Application, pursuant to OAC by the Durant City Council in the Roscoe J. Hatfield Council a Certifi cate of Convenience and Necessity authorizing it to provide local application. 165:55-3-1, seeking a Certifi cate of Convenience and Necessity Chambers, Durant City Hall, 300 West Evergreen Street, Du- exchange and interexchange telecommunications services within the State Contingent upon the recommendation of the Durant Munic- authorizing it to provide local exchange and interexchange telecom- rant, Oklahoma at during the regular scheduled meeting that of Oklahoma. Aristotle Unifi ed Communications, LLC is requesting state- ipal Planning Commission, PC2019-01 will be considered munications services within the State of Oklahoma. Aristotle Unifi ed begins at 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2019. wide authority with its initial service territory located in the Vian exchange by the Durant City Council in the Roscoe J. Hatfield Council Communications, LLC is requesting statewide authority with its initial Written comments and/or protest regarding this case may of Oklahoma Windstream (Sequoyah county), the Sallisaw exchange of Chambers, Durant City Hall, 300 West Evergreen Street, Du- service territory located in the Vian exchange of Oklahoma Windstream be submitted for the record by January 10, 2019. All written Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Oklahoma (Sequoyah rant, Oklahoma beginning at 6:00p.m. on February 12, 2019. (Sequoyah county), the Sallisaw exchange of Southwestern Bell comments may be county), and the Battiest and Smithville exchanges of Windstream Okla- Written comments and/or protest regarding this case may Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Oklahoma (Sequoyah county), and emailed to plan- homa (McCurtain county). [email protected] be submitted for the Battiest and Smithville exchanges of Windstream Oklahoma or mailed to: Pro- the record by Jan- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any person desiring to fi le an objection (McCurtain county). to the Application must do so within thirty (30) days from the date of fi rst posed plat on file uary 10, 2019. All NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any person desiring to fi le an publication of this Notice. Objections must be fi led with the Court Clerk within the Com- written comments objection to the Application must do so within thirty (30) days from the at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Room 130, Jim Thorpe Offi ce munity Develop- may be emailed to date of fi rst publication of this Notice. Objections must be fi led with the Building, 2101 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105, and served ment Department. planning@durant. Court Clerk at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Room 130, Jim on counsel for Applicant and on any intervenors. Community Devel- org or mailed to: Thorpe Offi ce Building, 2101 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK opment Depart- Community Devel- NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no objections are timely fi led, the 73105, and served on counsel for Applicant and on any intervenors. opment Depart- Commission, without hearing, shall issue such orders and grant such relief, ment NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no objections are timely fi led, ment P.O. Box 578 if any, as it deems fair, just, reasonable, and lawful in the premises, whether P.O. Box 578 the Commission, without hearing, shall issue such orders and grant Durant, OK 74702 or not specifi cally requested in the Application. Durant, OK 74702 such relief, if any, as it deems fair, just, reasonable, and lawful in the Sincerely, Darla Smith, Sec- NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN For further information concerning this premises, whether or not specifi cally requested in the Application. retary Darla Smith Cause contact Jill Schumacher, 401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 700, Little NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN For further information concerning this Durant Planning Secretary for Plan- Rock, AR 72201, (501) 374-4638 or the Offi ce of the General Counsel, Cause contact Jill Schumacher, 401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 700, Little Commission ning Commission Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Room 400, 2101 North Lincoln Boule- Rock, AR 72201, (501) 374-4638 or the Offi ce of the General Counsel, LPXLP LPXLP vard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, (405) 521-2255. Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Room 400, 2101 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, (405) 521-2255.
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Marion Hill, lo- THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Kingston title cal mystery writer, will Foster Care fights SPORTS 6 lead discussion of the ADVERTISE STATEWIDE child abuse book she describes as Council rejects DIA director plan PAGE 8 “thoughtful, sometimes Over the wall… ADVERTISE STATEWIDE touching, often hi- larious.” Copies of Book New plans Talk selections are Hitchcock said he was available for purchase “overhead.” concerned over the idea of Questions aboutlast August. ordinance Under the new raised HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! “We would no longer be at the library service the director answering to rector would have been plan, the executive direc- desk. The public is sending up to $800,000 per two bodies. BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS paid by the city and report tor’s salary would be paid welcome at the group’s year to the DIA for ‘over- “What happens when ADVERTISE STATEWIDE! For more [email protected] the cityHAS manager. At the fromCASH proceeds of a fran- WILL DASH! For underway head,’” said Rundel. discussions. The May 10 same time, the director the city and the (DIA) is at chise fee paid by OG&E Councilmembers Destry meeting will not have a The Durant Industrial would have worked for the odds?” he asked. ADVERTISE STATEWIDE! For chosen book to discuss for providing power at the Hawthorne, Chad Hitch- Authority (DIA) will be Rundel said that ulti- TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 DIA and answered to its CMC expansion. Rundel For old guitars, amps, mandolins, but will be the annual cock and Oden Grube vot- mately, the director would without an executive di- board of directors for that said this would give the ed against the plan. Mayor information or to place an ad contact Democrat “sharing session,” when rector a little longer after work. work for the city. Tomlin- individual members city more control and ac- Jerry Tomlinson and 50¢ the Durant City Council City staff has been work- PAGE2 Durant countability because it SEE REJECTS, for Durant recommend books rejected aold plan presented guitars, amps, mandolins,Councilman Mike Dills ukuleles, DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM more information or to place an ad ing on the plan since the would be paying for a spe- they’ve read and liked. by City Manager Tim Run- voted for it. former executive director, cifi c item rather than just BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Book Talk will then del. Tommy Kramer, retired (405) 499-0020 or tollfree in OKfi re to transportation at to [email protected] ukuleles, Gibson, Fender, Martin take its summer break, Under the plan, the di- public health services are resuming on September Matthew Nahrstedt challenged. Without a plan, contact (405) 499-0020 or tollfree in 13. Nahrstedt said city leaders Groups plan homelessit as weshelters go,” he said of the for county doesn’t believe Durant can resources for them, or ser- Singing Church Women would be hard pressed to proposed shelter, which is Gibson, Fender, Martin Gretsch, etc. be successful unless it has a ready provide on-the-spot vices for transitional liv- of Oklahomawill be in being erected in his spare 1-888-815-2672. comprehensive plan. deal with the demand. BY ZACH MAXWELL resources for homeless in- ing.” time. Ervin is a full-time concert at 7 p.m. April Durant City Council [email protected] dividuals and families, in- “Successful communi- One group is currently registered nurse at Al- 12 at Bloomer Sullivan Having a blast Member Oden Grube, who cluding basic necessities, Gretsch, etc. Top dollar cash paid. ties don’t just happen,” said building a 24-bed shelter OK at 1-888-815-2672. Arena, 130 Magnolia Av. represents Ward 2, was at Bryan County’s home- lianceHealth in Durant. food bags and vouchers Nahrstedt, Durant’s new in Calera under the name “It’s going to take every- in Durant. the meeting. She said she’s less population will soon be for short-term motel stays community development Compassion Outreach one doing their part. If we April 15 glad to see a plan. Grube getting some desperately in some situations. But Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in Tulsa. director and city planner. Center. Photos of work on work together, we can ac- said the city is outgrowing needed resources, thanks The St. William Calf Fry Nahrstedt spoke to about the one thing these people the structure have been its infrastructure because to the efforts of local indi- complish a lot.” will be Sunday, April Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat 30 visitors at a town hall need most – medium to circulating online recently, His inspiration came of industrial growth that viduals and churches. long-term housing – has 40 years in Tulsa. 1-800-525-7273 15 in Haggard Hall at meeting in the Donald and Pastor David Ervin of from helping a woman Workers and heavy equipment are at the bottom of an doesn’t directly benefi Two homeless shel- been elusive until now. the Fairgrounds. Food W. Reynolds Community t Glory Bound Pentecostal out of homelessness a few empty pool at Carl Albert Park, getting the pool refur- Durant. While recent busi- ters are in the works, one “We desperately need will be served at noon Center & Library Tuesday Church in Calera said do- years ago. She went on to bished for the coming swim season. nesses have produced jobs, planned for Durant and a homeless shelter,” said Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat and a live auction and night. In addition to asking nations are being accepted become a nurse herself. “I 1-800-525-7273 www.stringswest.com Grube said the company’s another already under Pamela Mitchell Robinson, OCAN122318 questions and expressing for clothing, hygiene items silent auction will be pay little in the way of local construction in Calera. know you can’t help every- Items found at a possible homeless camp near the Durant had as well as activities ideas, visitors studied maps cantly in- director of Bryan County and furniture. There were no serious injuries after this vehicle drove through a wrought iron fence and over a 12-foot wall Tuesday in the This will signifi PAGE8 library include clothing, chairs, books and this pair of shoes. Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat of the city marked with taxes. United Way. “We’ve had “We’ve been raising our SEE SHELTERS, www.stringswest.com for the children. Tickets parking lot of Whataburger. Durant police on the scene said the driver went to the hospital with a possible minor injury, crease the level of aid for OCAN122318 “We need more retail a homeless problem for a can be purchased at the Pool work on possible improvements. own money and paying for while a passenger in the vehicle was unharmed and could be seen talking to offi businesses,” Grube said. local homeless families. door. The live auction Nahrstedt pointed out that long time. We don’t have Charlie Bachmann is a Groups in Durant al- begins about 1:30 p.m. cers at the scene near Radio Road. Durant has seen signifi cant long-time Durant resident and there will be a $500 changes since its last com- track for ‘Splash who moved to the city in Residents ticket drawing following prehensive plan was writ- 1978. He left for several the auction. You must ten in 2002. years then moved back af- be present to win. “This (comprehensive ter he retired. He said he is Sherman Andruswill Day’ opening plan) needs to be updated Easter eggs dropped by helicopter object to glad to see the city is plan- be in concert at the Colbert ISD bond wins every 5-7 years,” Nahrstedt Michael Clements | Durant Democrat of the project covers ev- ning for its future. Bach- Durant First Nazarene said. BY ZACH MAXWELL erything from pool liner mann said he hopes there , 724 West Texas St. in re off “Aunt Jane” during the 27th Annual As new industries move [email protected] replacement to painting will be an emphasis on proposed Durant at the 10 a.m. Members of the First U.S. Artillery reenactors fi into Bryan County, they the big green mushroom zoning and building codes. service April 15. He Rendezvous at Fort Washita, Thursday. Nick Wallace of Fort Towson is a member of the group place an increasing demand red. Wallace’s fellow Dig out those swim- in the baby pool. Bachmann said the city sang with the “Andrus and said he has been involved in historic reenactments since he was a boy. Wallace said that suits, Durant! We are ex- big, Rock Creek dies on Durant’s infrastructure. A second phase, after Blackwood Company.” the cannon belongs to Fort Washita and is a crowd favorite when it is fi Everything from police and actly seven weeks away this summer, will entail opening of The public is invited reenactor, Garrett Mussett, said the group named the cannon Aunt Jane for a reason. “We SEE PLANS, PAGE from “Splash Day” at the renovation of the bath 9 and the concert is free, named her Aunt Jane after a ghost that haunts the fort,” he said. The Rendezvous opened BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS Carl Albert Park pool. house and some upgrades allow teachers and students to in- but there will be a love Wednesday and will be open today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected] City parks crew has se- to the fi ltration system. teract with the curriculum rather when the new school year begins offering. section line Members of Ms. Wigin- lected May 26 (a Saturday) Early estimates place the next August. cial opening Colbert ISD Superintendent than just read it. In addition, the 2 ton’s second-grade class as the offi cost of this work around Jarvis Dobbs was elated at the re- bond issue will pay for single- In the same election Rock Creek SEE EVENTS, PAGE BY MATT SWEARENGIN from Silo elementary en- day for the pool, which is $450,000 because more sults of the April 3 vote for school failed to get a $1.5 million bond rst entry locking systems at all the [email protected] gaged in a spirited game currently under the fi structural building mate- bond issues. However, Rock Colbert school buildings. Dobbs issue for construction. Roughly of stickball during the phase of a two-phase, rial will go into the work.Creek’s superintendent was likely said this will enhance security 54 percent of Rock Creek voters th Annual Rendezvous Bryan County Commissioners 27 $750,000 renovation. Pub- For now, the real ac- disappointed. by allowing school personnel to turned down the proposition with at Fort Washita Thursday tabled action on opening a section lic Works Director Marty tion is in the pool. In re- Colbert voters approved a control who has access to school 46 percent approving. The Okla- afternoon. In addition line at Folsom and Wilson roads to Cook said the contracted cent weeks, park visitors$465,000 bond issue for technology facilities. homa Election Board reported 192 INDEX to stickball, the children construct a road for property that is work is currently “at or could see a pickup truckand security upgrades. yes votes against 220 no votes for a learned other traditional According to the Oklahoma landlocked. OBITUARIES, 2 ahead of schedule.” and other equipment “I want to thank all the com- Election Board Website, 185 voters total of 412 votes cast. Native American games After a few swimming Commissioners Ron Boyer, Tony COMICS, 4 including marbles and down at the bottom of themunity for supporting our school supported the bond issue while 25 Rock Creek offi cials were hop- Simmons and Jay Perry met Monday seasons of wrangling (empty) pool. Some sand-and our students,” Dobbs said. voted against the measure for a ing to build a new administra- MAILPUZZLES/TV, 5 chunky, a game in which TO: Durantwith the Oklahoma De- Democrat morning in the Bryan County Court- tion and conference building and the children threw sticks blasting of the walls is go-Eighty-eight percent of voters total of 210 votes cast. house Annex. CLASSIFIEDS, 6 partment of Health over ing on, as contractors re-approved the plan to fi “Safety is pretty high on every- covered walkways to connect the at a stone disc that is nance the Property owner Dr. Kinion Whit- safety and regulatory is- place a plastic liner withinstallation of interactive boards new and existing buildings. Rock RELIGION, 8 rolled across the ground. body’s list and everybody wants tington has requested that a section sues, the city has gotten in every classroom. The boards the newest technology,” he said. Creek Superintendent Preston Matthew Nahrstedt, CommunityMichael Development Clements | Durant Director Democrat and rst $305,000 of work PAGE2 line be opened so a road can be built SPORTS, 9 the fi SEE POOL, use touchscreen technology to Dobbs expects the boards and Burns was not available for com- City Planner for the city of Durant, talks with Johnny Shep- underway. This portion to his property. security system to be in place ment, according to Rock Creek herd during a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Nahrstedt Several residents who live in the staff. is working on a long-range comprehensive plan for the city BIBLE Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat area spoke out against it. er Egg which he hopes have completed within the next 10 months. Jerry Carter expressed concerns QUOTE Senate approves $40M for erent age Walter Prentice with Prentice Aviation Inc. during the Fusion Bible East that a sand pit will be put on the site and that trucks are already damaging “I have told you these 200Child hit W. by carLocal Beech poet a fi nalist INDEX St., Eggs are dropped Saturday from a helicopter piloted by the roads. things, so that in me Drop on a fi eld at the Durant High School. Fifteen-thousand eggs were dropped from the helicopter in two separate drops for diff Deborah Lawrence, who has lived you may have peace. schools as strike goesenough,” Duvall on said. “I OBITUARIES, Choctaw Nation literacy program groups of children. Fusion Bible is building a church at 1097 Gerlach Drive across from the high school. whether to sign the reve- anticipate that we’ll be 2 on property near there for 54 years, In this world you will BY SEAN MURPHY in book awards nue-raising plans into law. back up here on Monday.” at Walmart SPORTS, 3 said the proposed road would go have trouble. But take Associated Press Some of Oklahoma’s re- Senate Floor Leader When Durant fiBY MATT SWEARENGIN includes a mobile book nook through her front yard and be three heart! I have overcome largest school districts Greg Treat, a key negotia- BY MATT SWEARENGIN fi ghters arrived, Bryan COMICS, 4 feet from her porch. the world.” OKLAHOMA CITY — have already canceled [email protected] tor on the budget, said he [email protected] County EMS was on the BY ZACH MAXWELL “Cars would be running up and The Oklahoma Senate ap- classes on Monday. Okla- PUZZLES/TV - John 16:33 had not met with educa- scene, and there wasA Southeastern a Okla- , 5 [email protected] down the side of my house,” Law- proved two bills Friday homa Education Asso- A boy was injured after tion union leaders and grandmother lyinghoma on Statethe University (SE) CLASSIFIEDS, rence said. “I think it would be re- designed to generate about ciation Executive Direc- 6 If you see a colorful bus didn’t know what it would being hit by a car Thurs- ground with heradjunct grand- English professor ally dangerous to the people who live $40 million more for public tor David Duvall says he Durant,day at Walmart. OK 74701painted up with smiling there.” take to resolve the situa- schools, but it was unclear son in front of aand car, poet ac- has been named BIB LE doesn’t think the legisla- tion. The accident hap- animals rolling up and PAGE8 whether that would be cording to a Duranta fi nalist Fire in The Oklahoma SEE OBJECT, tion does enough to keep “I’m not the one who pened at approximately down the Highway 70 cor- ISSUE 275 Department report.Center for the Book Awards. QUOTE enough to placate thou- teachers from walking out 3:30 p.m. just outside the ridor, it’s likely delivering VOLUME 141 ve- started the walkout, so I’m Ron Wallace has written sands of teachers on a fi PAGE2 books to preschoolers in again next week. not the person to ask,” said doors on the pharmacy SEE CHILD,eight books of poetry and day strike seeking more “Our members know Ron Wallace is shown with “He was despised and southeast Oklahoma. 2 side of the building. this is the fourth time he money for education. SEE STRIKE, PAGE his poetry book “Renegade rejected by mankind, This bookmobile is part their needs, and they’re has been named a fi Republican Gov. Mary nalist. and Other Poems.” of the Early Steps to Lit- Woman injured going to tell us when it’s This time, it is for his new- a man of suff ering, Fallin next will decide eracy program of Choctaw ies in to drop its eggs at the GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC est book, “Renegade and at SE. Mrs. Letts was the and familiar with pain. Nation Child Care As- People are shown reacting as the helicopter fl Other Poems.” author of the best-selling Like one from whom after swerving (and a lot more care, if you need it). sistance. Two Head Start Children from Miranda Matlock’sZach class Maxwell at Choctaw | Durant Democrat Nation Durant High School. Fusion Bible estimated that 4,000 people attended 580-634-2151Wallace was born at the novel, “Where the Heart is,” people hide their faces instructors take turns Head Start in Durant enjoy their books from the tribe’s and organizers said it was a great event. As the helicopter approached, the former Haynie Hospital in and Mr. Letts was an actor. Less waiting for emergency care he was despised, and driving the bookmobile to bookmobile visit on Tuesday, April 3. crowd chanted, “Drop those eggs.” vehicle to Durant in 1953 and his fa- Starks was an avid poet who The race for the eggs begins at the Fusion Bible Easter Egg pre-K classrooms and day & In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at AllianceHealth Durant, you’ll find faster care ther was a Durant police published a book of his po- we held him in low Drop. See photos of other Easter egg hunts on page 3. cares throughout Bryan, a giant teddy bear and pil- in the emergency room. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a medical professional* in offi cer. ems in the 1990s. esteem.” lows form a sort of reading or day care, the kids come INDEX avoid animal Choctaw and McCurtain on, pick their books and 30 minutes – or less. And, with a team of dedicated medical specialists, we can provide a lot more A 1977 graduate of SE, Wallace’s poems were - Isaiah 53:3 nook. Both walls of the MyAllianceHealth.com counties. fi le back out to get back to OBITUARIES, 2 Wallacepart by physicians. began teaching at fi rst published in 1976 in vehicle, a converted Head care, if you need it. “It’s crazy but it’s so BY MATT SWEARENGIN Colbert High School in 1978, SE’s poetry magazine, In- class. COMICS, 4 fun,” said one of those in- Start bus, have book racks [email protected] The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge – AllianceHealth*Medical professionals may include Durant. physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. AllianceHealth Durant is owneda position in he held almost sight. stacked fi ve high and It’s all part of an early structors, Makenzie Mus- literacy support program Locals stand at intersections PUZZLES/TV, 5 30 years. He has taught at He said he did not write sett of Fort Towson. “The fi lled with children’s tales. A Durant woman was seriously Southeastern since August again for publication for al- to encourage the children SPORTS, 6 kids know the bus, you There are no seats – except injured after swerving her vehicle to 2008. Wallace says he was most 30 years. ISSUE 274 for the driver of course. to read more. Program Co- VOLUME 141 can see them looking at it CLASSIFIEDS, 7 miss an animal in the roadway, the inspired by the late Den- In 2005, he started writing ordinator Rhonda Vaught through the fence. They At this point, we should to show support for teachers Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. said there is also a home nis and Billie Letts, and at an online site and won a point out that they don’t Sixty-two-year-old Dianne Houston get so excited, it makes it visitation component to BIBLE the late Howard Starks, all publishing contract with actually take the kids any- BY MATT SWEARENGIN was fl own to Plano Medical Center, all worth it.” the program. When the former English instructors where on this particular [email protected] Plano, Texas, after the 6:28 p.m. Fri- When the youngsters Bookmobile is not making QUOTE SEE FINALIST, PAGE GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC book bus. No seats; that day accident on Old Highway 70 2.1 9 enter the bus, most make a the rounds, her staff visits Durant Schools were closed beeline for the back where would be unsafe. They stay “The beginning of miles east of Durant. NAME : Monday to allow educators to parked by the Head Start wisdom is this: Get She was listed in critical condition SEE BOOK, PAGE9 visit the teacher rally at the wisdom. Though it at the time of the OHP report. State Capitol while many who cost all you have, get OHP said she was driving a pickup stayed in town held signs at in- understanding.” westbound when she swerved to the tersections to show support. - Proverbs 4:7 right to miss an animal in the road- From approximately 7 a.m. way. Her pickup struck a fence post, a until 6 p.m. Monday, teachers, Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat tree and then rolled 3/4 time. support staff, parents and stu- , Houston was pinned approximately dents stood at the Washington Durant Schools were closed Monday to allow educators to travel to the 20 minutes before being freed by Du- Avenue and University Boule- State Capitol to advocate for education funding. Teachers, support staff ISSUE 273 rant fi refi ghters, according to the re- vard intersection. Others had parents and students held a show of support Monday at the Washington VOLUME 141 port. She was wearing a seat belt. also been set up on West Main Avenue and University Boulevard intersection. Trooper Kyle Ince, assisted by Street. and for those who could not go, Trooper B.J. Keeling, investigated the Gina Pilgreen, a one-on-one Some of the signs were en- we chose to show our support accident. The Bryan County Sheriff’s teacher aide, said about 20 peo- couraging motorists to honk if this way,” Pilgreen said. Offi ce and Bryan County EMS also they love and support teachers. ple were participating in the Organizers said it was not GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC responded. Many horns were honked as show of support in rotating sup- TEACHERS, PAGE8 traffi c went through the inter- port. SEE ADDRESS: section. “A group went to the capitol
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Changes to the church page will be made once a BRYAN COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY month. Please This Devotional Directory is made possible by these have your changes businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services. APOSTOLIC Mead Baptist: Kerry Groce, minister. 924-7612. S.s. 9:45 a.m.; Caddo United Methodist: John Breon, pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. in by the 15th of Apostolic Lighthouse Church: 1325 W. Texas St., Durant W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Discipleship Training 5 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. 11 a.m. Pastor: Danny Maples. S.S. 10a.m. and 6p.m., Tues. Eve Service Murray Hill Baptist: S.Ss. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; and Sun. eve. 5 Calera United Methodist: Jan Kellogg, pastor. 580-434-5484. the month. 7p.m. p.m. 3 miles East of Colbert on Hwy. 91. Adult S.S. 10 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m. You may contact Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ: 820 E. Main, Nida Baptist: Howard Stanley, Pastor. S.s. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Colbert Methodist: Karen Slater, pastor. 296-2665. S.S. 10 a.m.; Durant. 924-3588. Pastor: George E. Brown. S.S. 10a.m. and Philadelphia Baptist: Ben Jackson, minister. S.5. 2 p.m. Platter W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kay Allen 6p.m., Wed. Eve. Service 7p.m. Baptist: John Heath, Pastor. S.s. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Prairie First United Methodist: 5400 W. Main, Durant. John Breon, Lighthouse of Colbert: 130 Somers, Colbert, OK. Pastor: Joe View Missionary Baptist Church: Jim Parrish, pastor. S.s. 10 Pastor. Jeff Hiller: Assoc. Pastor, Tim Ford Associate Pastor and at 580-634-2155 Beshirs, Sun. W.S. 10:30a.m. and 6p.m., Wed: 7p.m. a.m.; M.W. 11 a.m.; 2 miles E of Achille on Hwy 78. 434-5777 Youth at 11:00 am at Durant and 5:00 pm Youth Service: Kim 580-296-5970 Red River Valley Cowboy Church: George Toma,Pastor. 19531 Vincent. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. and 11. or email New Beginning Apostolic Church: 105 McKinley, Calera, OK. State R. 70 E. 580-847-2210.2 MilesE. of Albany. Sunday Service MORMON [email protected] Pastor: Brandon Smith, S.S. 12p.m., Wed. 7p.m. 580-775-1200 10 a.m. every Sunday. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 505 Sunny New Life Ministries: 820 E. Main St. Durant. Pastor: Jessie Reynolds Chapel Baptist, Bokchito: Greg Thralls, Pastor. S.S. Meadows Dr., Durant. 924-5936. W.s. 10 a.m. Farrell 580-380-8918 Sunday 10:30 a.m./6:00 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. NAZARENE 7:00 P.M. Roberta Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bro. Mike Wing ield, Albany Nazarene: 924-3746. S.s. 10 a.m.; W.5. 11 a.m. The Last Call Ministries Church: 50 W. Liveoak, Durant. Pastor: pastor. Caddo Church of the Nazarene: Rev. John Kinsey. S.S. 10 B.J. Eggenberg. S.S. 10a.m. and 6p.m., Wed. 7p.m. Robinson Baptist: Donald Ford, Pastor. 2 miles East and 2 1/2 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:50 a.m.; Even. Worship 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Victory Tabernacle: 702 Hwy. 70E, Durant. 924-0179. Pastor: miles South of Caddo. 924-9081. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 First Church of the Nazarene: Pastor Brent Smith and wife Doyle Pair, M.W. and S.S. 10:30a.m., W.S. 6p.m., Wed. 7:30p.m. p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Michelle, S. Ninth and Texas, Durant. 924-0800. S.S 9 a.m.; S.W. Bokchito-First Pentecostal Church: Corner N. Bogg & E. Silo Baptist Church: Scott Hamilton, pastor. 924-5896. S.S. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; W. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Norman Sts., Sunday 10:00a.m to 6p.m. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; D.T. 5 p.m.; W.S. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. New Hope Church of the Nazarene: 1277 Redbud Lane, off 6:30 p.m. Hwy. 69 N. 924-3050. Clifford Joines, minister. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; ASSEMBLY OF GOD Stone Creek Baptist: Dennis Pena, Pastor. 580-755-7484 S.S. W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Calera New Life Assembly of God: Pastor: Stephen Biggerstaff, 9:45 a.m.; S.W. 11 a.m., Sun. eve. 6p.m. Wed 6p.m. Pilgrim Nazarene Church: 2225 Cale Switch, Durant, OK. S.S. 9:30a.m., W.S. 10:30a.m. and 6p.m., Wed. 7p.m. Streetman Road Baptist: Pastor Jody Shires. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 580-434-5382. S.S. 9:45 a.m., W.S. 10:30 & 6:00 p.m., Add Calvary Temple Assembly of God: 2220 N. First, Durant. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. night 6 p.m.; Wed. night 6:30 p.m. University Thursday Service 7pm. Pastor Steve & Connie Snodgrass, Asst ADVERTISE 924-0058, Reverend: Ron Brannan. 580-795-7343 S.S. Free Will Baptist: 4105 W. University, Pastor Clayton & Emily Skiles 9:45a.m., W.S. 10:45a.m. and 6p.m., Wed. 7p.m. Carol Shelton Durant. Raymond Coats, Pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.s. PENTECOSTAL 580-775-0825 10:50 a.m.; Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Abundant Life Temple-First Pentecostal Holiness: Chuck HERE First Assembly of God Boswell: S.S 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and Utica Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Wade Baptist: Charles Barrineau, Pastor. 1307 N. Washington, Durant. 924-5646. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. David Williams, minister. S.S. Sunday: SS, 9:30 a.m. WS, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Call First Assembly of God: 303 N. 49th, Durant. 924-2049. Pastor: 10 a.m.; W.Ss. 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Western Caddo Pentecostal Holiness: Linda Watson, minister. S.S. 10 Michael J. Bradley, W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Meadows Baptist Church: Highway 70 West, Terrell Suggs, a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 580-634-2159 Yarnaby Assembly of God Church: Hwy 78, Yarnaby, OK. Pastor. Cornerstone Full Gospel: 316 N. Main, Caddo, OK. 74720, 285-2250. Pastor: Rick Ring. 285- 2335 S.5. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 Western Meadows Baptist Church: Cole Newton, Pastor. 53 Pastor: Russell Horn. 1-469-733-7691. Sun. Morn. 11 a.m. Sun. a.m.; Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Shawna Drive, Durant, Ok. 580-924-6006. Eve. 6 p.m. Thursday Youth Service 7 p.m. Westside Baptist: Jesse West, minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 BAPTIST Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God: 928 N. Eighth, Achille Community Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11a.m.; Pastors a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Durant. 580-916-8710. Grady Ford, minister. s.s. 9:45 a.m.; w.s. 11 Bob Stevens, J. T. Welch & Dennis Pena CATHOLIC a.m.; Sun. night 6:00 p.m; Wed. night 7:00 p.m. Achille First Baptist: Mark Gunnels, minister. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; St. Williams Catholic: 802 University Blvd., 924-1989; Family Worship Center: Pastor Bob McClough, S.S. 9:30 a.m., W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 :30 a.m. Spanish Mass 6:15 p.m. W.s. 10:30, E.W. 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Corner of 5th & Tennessee, Albany First Baptist: Clark Harp, minister. S.S. 10a.m.; W.S. CHRISTIAN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Durant, OK 775-7202 11a.m. First Christian: 301 N. Third, Durant. 924-5252. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; First Visionary Pentecostal Church: Larry Jackson, pastor. Armstrong Baptist: Monty Wood, pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. W.S. 10:45 a.m. Andy Shelton, Reverend Hwy 78 Achille, OK. Thus. W.S. 7 p.m. Sun. W.S. 4 p.m. 11 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God: Corner of Main and McKinley Bennington First Baptist: Jay Perry, minister S.S. 10am, W.S. Bokchito Church of Christ: Graham McKay, minister. 580- St., Calera, OK. David & Sandy Ervin, pastors. S.S. 10 a.m.; Sun. Morn 11 11am, W. 6 p.m. 295-3687. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. and Children’s Church 11 a.m.; a.m.; Sun. Even. 6 p.m. Wed. Eve Youth Night 7 p.m. 924-5581 Bible Baptist: 2707 E. Hwy. 70, Durant. 924-3103. Mark Wesley, Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Liveoak United Pentecostal Church: 4129 University, Durant. minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.s. 11 a.m. Caddo Church of Christ: 512-627-6672 Cory Myers, minister. 924-6258. Rev. Lawrence Buller, pastor. W.S. 10 a.m. Sun Eve. 6 ADVERTISE Blue Baptist: Dale Ballard, minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Sun, eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 Blue River Fellowship, Caddo OK: 4 miles East of Caddo on p.m. p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Highway 22. 580-775-4042. S.B.S. 10 a.m.; S.S. 11 a.m.; S.E.S. 6 Calera Church of Christ: Travis Huffman, minister. HERE Platter Pentecostal Church: Platter, OK. S.S. 10 a.m., M.W. p.m.; W. Evening Youth, Children's Programs and Prayer Service 580-434-2707. Sunday Worship 9:00 A.M. Sunday Bible Classes 11 a.m.; S.N. 6:30 p.m.; Thur. 7 p.m.; Host Pastor Charles and 6:30 p.,. 10:00 A.M. 2nd Worship Service 10:50 A.M. Wednesday Service Call Bokchito Faith Baptist: Ryan Perry, minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 7:00 P.M. Tammy Wilson, 580-434-7886 11 a.m. Mead Church of Christ: C.W. Amlin, minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. PRESBYTERIAN 580-634-2159 Bokchito First Baptist: Preston Burns, pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. First Presbyterian: 501 N. 15th, Durant. 580-924-0433. S.S. W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Northwest Church of Christ: 1421 Chuckwa Dr., Durant. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:55. Brown Baptist: Winston Smith, pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 924-1366. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 7th First Presbyterian, Caddo: W.S. 9:30 a.m.; S.S. 10:45 a.m. New a.m.; discipleship training 6 p.m.; E.W. 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. & Beech Church of Christ: Minister Layne Heitz. Bennington Presbyterian: W.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 11:00 a.m. Old Bushnell Baptist: Pastor Roddy Arnold S.S. 5 p.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 924-1643. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.s. 10:40 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Bennington Presbyterian: S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD Seventh Day Adventist: Lonnie Carbaugh, pastor, S.S. 9:45 Caddo First Baptist: Cory Myers, minister. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. Harvest Hour Pentecostal Church of God, Cartwright, Okla: a.m.; W.S. 11a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. J.B. Bourrough, pastor. Rebecca Teeples, Youth Leader. S.S. OTHER Calera First Baptist: Jacob Toews, minister. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 9:45 a.m.;W.S. 10:45 a.m. and Sun eve. 6 p.m. Thurs. Youth County Gospel Lighthouse: 1/2 mi. So. of Colberton Old River 10:50 a.m. and 6:50 p.m. Service 7:30 p.m. Rd. A full gospel church. W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; W.S. Wed. 7 Calvary Baptist: 715 W. Louisiana, Durant. Bro. Darel Bunch, EPISCOPAL p.m.; Pastor B.J. Beal. 580-296-2141. pastor. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:40 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal: 515 W. Beech, Durant. 924-1332. James CrossFire Ministries (Nondenominational): 2804 Rodeo Rd., 60525079 Cartwright First Baptist: Troy Phillips Pastor, S.S,10 a.m; WS 11 R. Blagg, minister. W.5. 10 a.m. (nursery provided) Mon, Tues, Durant 580-931-6254. Pastor Frankie Hill, Sun. 10:30 a.m.. Wed. a.m and 5pm; following 5pm service prayer meeting. Wed student Thurs, & Fri Evening Prayer 5:30 p.m., Wed Holy Communion Bible Study 7 p.m. Southeastern Electric Ministry 5-7 pm. 5:30 p.m. NON-DENOMINATIONAL Cooperative, Inc. Cobb Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.s. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. GOSPEL Colbert First Baptist: Roddy Arnold, minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. Caddo Full Gospel: Rev. Matt Stubblefield, Pastor. 6B N. Main INTERDENOMINATIONAL 11 a.m. Ave. Worship times: Sun morning 11 a.m., Sun. eve. 6 p.m.; S.S. Full Gospel Tabernacle, Inc. Headquarters: 106 N. 2nd, Emmanuel Baptist, Mead: S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S.10:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., Thurs. eve. 7 p.m. Hendrix, OK. 74741; PO Box 72, 580-838-2208. Pastor Harry SERVING: BRYAN • CHOCTAW • JOHNSTON 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Cathedral of Praise: 1124 W. Alabama, Durant. Sun. W.S. 10:30 White. ATOKA • COAL COUNTIES Fairview Baptist: Bill Ledbetter, Pastor. 1200 University Blvd. a.m. and 6 p.m. Pirtle Community: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 P.O. BOX 1370 • DURANT, OK Durant. 924-2148 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; p.m. (580) 924-2170 - Office • (580) 924-1315 Emergency Wed. 7 p.m. HISPANA MISSION The River: Pastor Dr. John Hollar, professor at and executive Faith Baptist Missionary Church: Bro. Curtis Jones S.S. 10 Primera Iglesia Bavtista: Alex Benito, Pastor. Servicios: board member of Christ for The Nations Institute -CFNI- Dallas, a.m.; 5.W. 11 a.m. & 1 :30 p.m. 1600 Radio Rd. Durant OK 74701 Domingo 10 a.m. y 6 p.m., Miercoles 6:30 p.m. Estamos ubicados Texas and his wife, Pastor Ann Hollar. Worship and fellowship, 580-335-1416 en a esquina de la calle 12 y Alabama. 1124 W. Alabama 580- Sunday 10 a.m. Children’s Church, 4-12 years; Nursery, newborn - ADVERTISE First Baptist: 124 W. Evergreen, Durant. 924-3573. Pastor 920-0008 3 years. Wednesday evening services start at 7; Youth services for 12-18 and Nursery - new born - 5 years James Robinson, M.W. 9 a.m.; S.S. 10:15 a.m.; late M.W. HOLINESS Rock Church: 409 North Hamilton, Bokchito, OK. S.S. 10 a.m.; Fri. 11 :15 a.m.; Sun. Night 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 5 p.m. Meal Wed. Focus Colbert Bible Way Holiness: EA Doty, minister. S.S. 10 HERE 7 p.m. Pastor Wesley Parker, 580-920-5617. groups 6:30 p.m. a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Chapel of Praise: 206 Maupin St., Colbert, OK. Pastor J.E. First Baptist Church Colbert - 307 N Franklin St. Roddy Arnold Full Gospel Lighthouse Bennington: Rev. Carl Dunlap, pastor. Arnold. 580-296-4275. S.S. 10 a.m.; SW. 11 a.m., Sun. Eve. 6 Call is Pastor. S.S. starts at 9:45, Worship service is at 10:45, (580) 580-326-3516. Services: Sun. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 296-2926. p.m. Wed. Eve. Prayer Svc. 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Yuba: Joe Smith, Pastor. SW. 10 a.m. INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Community Sacred Paths Circle (Nondenominational): 622 N. McLean, 580-634-2159 and 7 p.m. Discipleship Training 6 p.m.; Wed 7 p.m. Christian Church of Durant: 5325 University Avenue, two Durant, OK. Rev. Casey and Krysty Underwood, Services Every Folsom Freewill Baptist Coleman: Youth Pastor: Kris Brown blocks west of 49th Street in Durant. Sunday: Sat. 2 p.m. S.s. 10 a.m.; W.s. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Coffee & Donuts, 9:00 a.m.; S.S., 9:30 a.m.; W.S., Victory Life: 3534 University, Durant. 920-1791. Duane and Sue Grace Baptist: 206 E. Main, Durant. 924-4884. Anthony Williams, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Wednesday Night Live -Snack Sheriff, ministers. Sunday Morning Express 8 a.m., 2nd Service minister. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Discipleship Meal, 6:00 p.m.; Bible Classes, 6:30 p.m. For more info., call 9a.m., 3rd Service 11a.m., Wed. 6:30 p.m. Training 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. (580) 745-9247 or visit: www.cccdurant.org. Grace Indian Baptist: Hwy. 78 South. S.s. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jehovah’s Witnesses: Henry Early, minister. Public Discourse Hendrix Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 9:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:30 a.m. 1115 Gates Ave., Durant service 7 p.m. 924-1111 Hopewell Freewill Baptist: Leonard Cook, minister. W.S. 10 LUTHERAN a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. 6 miles off 48 North, Watch Our Saviour’s Lutheran ELCA: Pastor Jeff Corson: 1524 W. for Church sign. 580- 937-4401 Main, Durant. 924-1309. 9:15am.; W.S. 10:30am. Kene ic Baptist: Pastor: Royce Couch 580-295-2180 S.S. 9:45 Faith Lutheran Church: Pastor David Lusk. Assoc. of Free a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Sun. eve. 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Lutheran Congregation. 3802 Washington S.s. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. Lake Point Community Church: 120 South 2nd, Durant. S.S. 10:45 a.m.; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday of month. 924-9907 9:15a.m.; W.s. 10:30 a.m. METHODIST Lee Heights Baptist: North McLean Dr., Durant. 924-3799. Harry Boswell United Methodist: 1 block N. Hwy 70 on 5th St. Lay AN EMPLOYEE OWNED Boydstun, pastor. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Speakers: Lisa Cody & Christine Hack, S.5. 10 a.m.; COMPANY Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 10:45 a.m. Member F.D.I.C. 60721980 609 BUFFALO, CADDO 580-367-2258 Brown's Durant Funeral ADVERTISE and Cremation Service HERE • Coalgate • Atoka Call • Durant 4900 W. US Hwy 70 Durant OK 580-634-2159 • Madill DURANT DEMOCRAT • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 NEWS • 9 Christmas parade winners
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This was a year when many of the most memorable games required working overtime. There was Alabama’s sudden vic- tory in the college football champion- ship, not to mention the U.S. women capturing Olympic gold in a thrilling hockey shootout. Of course, we’ll long remember that 18-inning marathon at the World Series. And don’t forget Notre Dame shocking mighty UConn at the wom- en’s Final Four with a last-second shot in extra time. A look back at the compelling con- tests of 2018: HAWAIIAN PUNCH Facing conference rival Georgia in the national championship game, Alabama trailed 13-0 at halftime and Photos provided wasn’t doing much of anything offen- Scott Newell (left) and Carie Dry (right) present the HOF jacket to their father, Greg Newell. sively. In one of the gutsiest decisions of his brilliant coaching career, Nick Saban benched quarterback Jalen Hurts and brought in freshman Tua Tagovailoa. The Hawaii-born Tagov- Newell inducted into ailoa threw for 166 yards and three touchdowns, including the winning 41-yard pass to DeVonta Smith in overtime for a 26-23 victory. It was the fifth national title of Saban’s 11-year tenure in Tuscaloosa, and perhaps the Wrestling Hall of Fame most satisfying. “Just a great win,” Saban said. “Unbelievable.” BY KEVIN FARR GOLDEN GIRLS For the Democrat The two powerhouses of women’s As the proverbial architect hockey faced off in the gold medal of the Durant wrestling pro- game at the Pyeongchang Winter gram, Greg Newell continues Games. It lived up to the hype in ev- to take pride in its success ery way. The United States broke even more than a decade af- its 20-year gold medal drought and ter his retirement. denied Canada its fifth straight title Newell not only started the with a 3-2 shootout victory. Jocelyne program from the ground up Lamoureux-Davidson scored for the after arriving in southeast- Americans in the sixth round of the ern Oklahoma in the 1980s, shootout with a dazzling, triple-deke he had a host of state quali- move, sliding the puck past the out- fiers along the way in his 18 stretched glove of Canadian goalie years at the helm. Shannon Szabados. U.S. goalie Mad- For his efforts this fall, he die Rooney stuffed the last two Cana- was inducted into the Okla- dian shooters to clinch the thrilling homa Chapter of the Nation- Shown is the Newell family, Cindy Newell, Matt Newell, Coach Newell, Carie Newell Dry andScott Newell. triumph. “Joy’s the only word that al Wrestling Hall of Fame comes to mind,” said Gigi Marvin, a with the Lifetime Service to Hays State to help with the Newell still has plenty of works with on a regular basis three-time Olympian and oldest mem- Wrestling award. wrestling program. In 1980, vivid memories of those ear- to more experienced wres- ber of the U.S. team. Other honorees in this he was contacted by then ly groups that came through tlers that are instructed by UP ALL NIGHT year’s induction class were DHS head football coach and and admittedly still stays in former grappling standouts athletic director Tom Spicer contact with many of those Brandon Brooks and Chaz A fall classic, indeed. The longest Dale Estep, Tony Macias, game in World Series history finally Darren Peaster, Nick Wil- about coming to Durant to former wrestlers. Polk. start a wrestling program. “I had a lot of really good “When you have kids com- ended with Max Muncy’s leadoff ho- liams and John Henry Ward. mer in the bottom of the 18th inning, The recognition and induc- They moved to Durant in wrestlers while I was head ing up through the ranks for 1982 where he helped Spicer coach,” he stated. “I remem- 10 or 15 years you can be re- giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3-2 tion came as quite a surprise victory over the Boston Red Sox. The to the long-time skipper that with the football program ber that first group with the ally successful and they have while still working on the Ansiel boys, Josh Grider and several now in high school seven-hour, 20-minute marathon last- also helped coach football ed until 12:30 a.m. on the U.S. West and golf during his tenure model for the school wres- Greg Newman. Tony Tubbs that have come all the way tling program. In the mean- was our first state placer and up through the system and Coast — and 3:30 a.m. for those still at DHS after moving from awake back East. Game 3 had a bit of Larned, Kansas back in the time, however, the Ansiels later Jeremy McCoy was a are competing very well,” and others had begun a youth four-time state qualifier for he pridefully added. “Wres- everything: 46 players, including 18 early 1980s. pitchers, and 561 pitches. Never before “I filled out some applica- program. us, two-time state placer and tling is a very unique sport. The first year of the Lions’ state runner-up and that got When you get involved, you had a World Series game gone more tion paperwork for a friend of than 14 innings. In the end, it was the mine that was already in Hall wrestling team finally came us some publicity and more get involved. It’s an individu- around in 1986. interest in the program. al sport for the most part so Dodgers’ only highlight of the series. of Fame last year and didn’t Boston won the title in five games. think much about it,” Newell “Those parents involved in “Some of the kids coming most of those kids have to be commented. the youth program were re- to us just started wrestling self-driven to get the recogni- BUZZER BEATER (x2) “They contacted me right ally putting the pressure on in the seventh or eighth tion. I’m really proud of some UConn was undefeated on the sea- after the regional tourna- David Williams (then super- grade so we were a little of the things the kids have son, with just one loss in its previous ment in February and told intendent) to continue things behind some of the bigger accomplished and where our 147 games, when the Huskies faced me that I was going to be in- into the school system,” schools that we compete program is right now. I still Notre Dame in the Final Four semi- ducted so it was quite a sur- Newell said. “Gib (Dolezal) with, but more and more stay in contact and remain finals. In overtime, with the score prise and definitely an hon- had been at Perry and seen began getting involved with part of the program. tied and one second left on the clock, or. Especially when you see their wrestling success and the youth program that is “This year is probably the Arike Ogunbowale hit a jumper from some of the other guys that we agreed that we wanted still going today. It was a big best overall groups that we the corner that gave the Fighting Irish are inducted and have been to get it going. Those young advantage for us when Jim have had at the high school a stunning 91-89 victory. Ogunbowale honored. kids were going into junior Taylor came back to Durant level and I think they have wasn’t done, either. Two nights later, “We went up to Oklahoma high and the school wanted and started coaching those a shot to get to dual state for she swished a buzzer-beating 3-point- City for the induction in Oc- to just start there but I said if junior high kids. When the the first time and be one of er to lift the Irish to a 61-58 win over tober. Several people from we we’re going lets just go all opportunity came when the top eight wrestling pro- Mississippi State in the NCAA cham- Durant went up. Ron and Bob the way through. I was going to get out of grams in the state of Okla- pionship game. “We took a pretty good coaching, we wanted Jim to homa in Class 5A. We’re still Ansiel, who were two of the MINNESOTA MIRACLE founding fathers of the youth beating at the high school move into that position and looking for that first state wrestling program, and their level because of numbers the administration agreed. champion, but I think that Case Keenum was down to his fi- sons were there along with and inexperience those first Things have continued to is coming in the next couple nal play in an NFL playoff game. His several others and my family, couple of years but it got bet- progress since then.” of years. Hopefully, Durant only option was to throw the ball up so it was a neat deal.” ter and better as the years Newell continues to point will be noted as one of the top like he used to do his Texas back- Newell coached wrestling went along. And it was fun to the youth programs, which wrestling schools in the state yard and hope for the best. Keenum at Larned for a few years building because it was my now includes divisions of of Oklahoma in the near fu- heaved a pass along the sideline to before moving over to Fort program.” new wrestlers that Taylor ture.” Stefon Diggs, who somehow slithered away from the defense for a 61-yard touchdown that gave the Minnesota Vikings a 29-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints. “”It never ends that way,” Diggs said. “Usually, it’s reali- NCAA confirms suspension of ty.” The remarkable play shall forever be known as the Minnesota Miracle. RED DEVILS RALLY Clemson star DT Dexter Lawrence Belgium, one of the world’s’ top- ranked teams, was expected to brush BY RALPH RUSSO anabolic steroid. The usu- of Lawrence and two re- week the school had been aside Japan in the Round of 16 at the al NCAA suspension for a serves. notified by the NCAA about AP College Football Writer World Cup in Russia. Then, early failed PED test is one calen- “The athletic department the failed tests by Lawrence, in the second half, the Asian squad DALLAS (AP) — Clemson dar year. will have no further com- reserve offensive tackle Zach scored two quick goals to grab the defensive tackle Dexter Law- Earlier Thursday, Law- ment on the matter this eve- Giella and freshman tight lead. The European powerhouse was rence will not play against rence participated in No. 2 ning as it considers all of our end Braden Galloway. down but not out. Jan Vertonghen No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cot- Clemson’s College Football options, including appeals,” Lawrence’s appearance at started the comeback with a wild, ton Bowl after the NCAA Playoff media day session at Radakovich said. the home of the Dallas Cow- looping header in the 69th minute. confirmed a suspensionAT&T Stadium and said he Media day for both CFP boys in Arlington, Texas, Five minutes later, substitute Ma- Thursday for a failed test has no idea what may have semifinals were held simul- on Thursday morning was rouane Fellaini headed in the tying for performance-enhancing led to the failed test. Law- taneously with No. 1 Ala- something of a surprise. Like goal. Finally, in waning seconds of drugs, possibly ending the rence was holding out hope bama and No. 4 Oklahoma the most of the other start- stoppage time, Nacer Chadli capped talented junior’s college ca- additional testing by the meeting with reporters at the ers, he had a small table set a remarkable 3-2 victory with an reer. NCAA would lead to the sus- Orange Bowl in South Flor- up for him with a name card. end-to-end attack. The Red Devils Lawrence is one of three pension being lifted. ida. Lawrence’s status has He sat and answered ques- became the first team to overcome Clemson players who tested But in a statement, Clem- been the lead story going into tions for most of the 45-min- a two-goal deficit in a World Cup positive for ostarine, a sub- son athletic director Dan Saturday’s games. ute session, but the crowd of knockout match since West Germa- stance used to treat osteo- Radakovich says the NCAA Clemson coach Dabo Swin- reporters thinned after about ny in 1970. porosis that can act like an confirmed the suspensions ney announced earlier in the 20 minutes. 12 • NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT
certified Service Offi- bers each month from Wednesdays. to participate in this of each month at noon EVENTS cers that are located in September through May. A Christ-centered 12-step seminar/support group. in the small dining room CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the VFW post at 123 S Times of meetings will meeting for men will be All persons in the area of Roma Restaurant in ity is determined by the 2nd Ave here in Durant. be posted in advance. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at who are experiencing Durant. The meetings The Hendrix Community child’s age and family in- These service officers Durant First Baptist separation or divorce feature guest speakers Center has a game night Church, Room 207. For come based on the 2018 attend training and get or have experienced and discussions of cur- from 5-7 p.m. the first information, call (580) Family Income Guide- recertified each year. divorce years ago are rent events. Both women Saturday of each month. 924-3574. lines. Ten percent of en- The purpose of the encouraged to attend. and men are welcome to The Lighthouse of Colbert Bryan County Court Ap- rollment must be made certification is to be sure For information about the meetings. will have a gospel sing- pointed Special Advocates Mead Community available to children all the service officers DivorceCare or to pre- ing at 7 p.m. the second is conducting ongoing Center serves lunch 12-1 with disabilities. Heath are current on all new register, call the church Friday of each month. volunteer training. at 924-3573, Katherine p.m. Tuesdays-Thurs- screenings and trans- forms and procedures The church is located at Contact Betty Colclazier Brown at 924-1472, or days. Cost is $4. Caddo portation is provided for that are necessary to 346 Somers Ave. south of or Carolyn Thompson at e-mail kmbrown740@ Community Associa- qualifying children. For file claims for Veterans the post office. (580) 924-0564 for CASA simplynet.net. Visit tion meets at 6 p.m. the more information, call and their families. The New Horizon Fellowship’s details. Flexible training www.divorcecare.org or second Monday of each 924-7404 or 924-5331. Ap- hours are 11 am to 3 pm temporary location is schedule available. www.dc4k.org to learn month at the Indian plications are available Monday through Friday. 383 Bushnell Lane in Du- “DivorceCare,” a di- more. Territory Museum and at Jackie Watson Child If it is not possible for rant. Services soon will vorce-recovery seminar The Democratic Party of Library. New members Development Center, the veteran to make begin at the permanent and support group, is Bryan County meets at 6 always welcome. 3725 W. Arkansas St. and these hours due to work address of 501 S. First a 13-week series con- p.m. the first Tuesday of Red River Pride meets 1502 N. First Ave. or what ever we will do St. in Calera. Worship ducted at First Baptist the month in the small at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Durant Masonic Lodge appointments. Just call times: Sunday school 10 Church, 124 W. Ever- dining room of Roma the Donald W. Reynolds No. 45 holds its breakfast the Commander, Don a.m., Sunday worship green St., Durant. The Italian Restaurant in Community Center and on the third Saturday “Pappy” Papin at 580 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and ministry remains open, Durant. Meetings are Library, 1515 W. Main of each month from 6:30 634 2905 and set up an Wednesday at 7 p.m. so people may attend as open to the public. St., Durant. Anyone a.m. until 10 a.m. at the appointment. Reynolds Chapel Baptist they have need. Weekly The Bryan County Feder- interested in the com- The Bryan County Mag- lodge on the corner of Church hosts a singing at sessions are 6-7:30 p.m. ation of Democratic Women munity-oriented organi- nolia Garden Club monthly Gates and University. 7 p.m. the third Satur- Wednesdays in Room meets the third Tuesday zation is welcome. Cost is $5 per plate. third-Monday morning day of the month. Bible 210. There is no obli- The Disabled American meetings convene in the study will be at 6 p.m. gation to attend First Veterans, “DAV” has five homes of different mem- on the first and third Baptist or any church POLICE LOG A cross section of calls to the 9:34 suspicious activity 200 Bryan County Communica- block of N. Park Lake Drive tions Center 11:42 domestic incident 100 Dec. 26 block of McLean 12:11 a.m. threat 600 block of Dec. 27 N. Fourth 12:29 a.m. noise complaint 700 2:42 public intoxication bypass block of N. 13th south of 70W 2:28 domestic incident 700 2:50 larceny 9100 block of block of N. Third Highway 70 2:54 disturbance 300 block of 5:58 disturbance 500 block of N. 10th W. Main 11:01 burglary 2500 block of 7:17 theft 2100 block of W. Main S. Ninth 8:31 stolen vehicle 3300 block 11:05 burglary 100 block of of 70E Fairway 8:36 suspicious activity 8th and 12:17 p.m. burglary 200 block of Cedar Main, Hendrix Switch and Get 9:21 threat 1800 block of W. 12:29 domestic incident 600 Elm block of W. Cedar 9:43 domestic incident 300 12:46 domestic incident Joe block of Finch, Colbert Bullard Drive 10:55 larceny 800 block of N. 2:13 theft 400 block of Crest- First view 11:28 dumping 300 block of W. 2:24 theft 3700 block of W. Liveoak Main 11:46 auto burglary 2400 block 7:13 domestic incident 600 of N. First block of N. Fifth 12:44 p.m. burglary 1400 block 7:40 auto burglary 800 block of LATEST of S. Ninth Gerlach 1:56 vandalism 6900 block 7:58 public intoxication 1500 of 70 block of W. Main 2:10 unwanted guest 2100 9:13 theft 1800 block of Folsom block of W. Main 10:04 unwanted guest 1900 3:23 disturbance 1000 block of block of W. Evergreen Radio Rd. 11:05 vandalism 2300 block of 3:41 auto burglary Posey Lane W. Main PHONES 4:07 assault 300 block of 11:26 unwanted guest 100 Bluebird block of Walnut, Mead 4:22 vandalism 17th and Mason 11:29 domestic incident 600 7:00 prowler 1200 block of W. block of N. Fifth Main 11:49 domestic incident 1300 8:15 suspicious activity N. block of N. 49th Ranchette 8:33 suspicious activity Hickory From the Durant Police Depart- FREE St., Silo ment. “This is the first I’ve CHARGES heard of this,” Merideth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said. Merideth pointed out gave no reason for re- that no law enforcement signing. Merideth said personnel had contacted that local law enforce- the school district about ment told him of an in- Fleeman. He said this in- vestigation involving a dicated that whatever al- school district employee legedly happened, it was last year, but never said not related to Fleeman’s anything else about the job. All the allegations in matter. Thursday, Me- the probable-cause affi- rideth said he was not davit involve a computer aware Fleeman was the at the residence on Crest- focus of an investigation view Lane that Fleeman or that he had turned reportedly shared with himself in. his wife.
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