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112 Years • Issue 146 Years 112 ly acquired the former Vinita Country Club prop- erty with future plans to add a cultural tourism site to the location. “We continually look across Cherokee Nation for opportunities to better OURNAL tell the world about our wonderful history, lan- J guage and culture,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. “The First Lady and I have encouraged Cherokee Nation Businesses to ex- pand Cherokee Nation’s wonderful award-winning cultural tourism efforts, and we are appreciative of this latest acquisition in Vinita.” HE The property, located in Craig County, was pur- Photo by Denton Thomason chased at auction. The Cherokee Nation has purchased the former Vinita Country Club building and property at “This location is stra- an auction with tentative plans to renovate the facility into a cultural tourism site along Route T tegic in this regard, right 66. Standing here for the official announcement are (from left) Cherokee Nation Deputy Speaker on a major interstate and Victoria Vazquez, Cherokee Nation First Lady January Hoskin and Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Route 66, in an historic Jr., Amelia Hoskin with parents Mayor Chuck Hoskin, Sr. and City Councilor Stephanie Hoskin. Cherokee community but more than an hour away ly removed from tribal new communities and and Elias C. Boudinot of Elias Boudinot the first VDJ from any of our other de- homelands east of the townships throughout founded the town of Vinita editor of the first Native veloped cultural tourism Mississippi River to Indian the area. In the 1870’s in preparation for the rail- American newspaper, vdjonline.com sites,” Chief Hoskin add- Territory, now present-day the Missouri, Kansas and way. the . ed. Oklahoma, the Cherokee Texas Railway made its Boudinot was a promi- Boudinot named the town After being forceful- people began setting up way to Indian Territory, nent Cherokee and the son See Projects Page 12 Mayor excited about upcoming city projects , Cherokee investments GROWING UP Angela Thomason Club, the future update and renovation of the investment in Vinita.” in VINITA Journal Reporter Buffington building in downtown Vinita, and He said that CNB does its due diligence Vinita Mayor Chuck Hoskin, Sr. had the priv- a donation of $150,000 toward the City of when looking at ways to invest into commu- by Dr. Bob Green ilege of announcing to the Vinita City Council Vinita’s Miller Street improvement project. nities and look for ways that these invest- New column on Tuesday about various investments that the In an interview this week, Hoskin, Sr. said, ments will best serve the community and its featured inside Cherokee Nation is making in Vinita, includ- “This is tremendously exciting news that Cherokee residents. Page 7 ing the purchase of the former Vinita Country Cherokee Nation Businesses is making this See City Page 12 SPORTS Lady Hornets a force in state 1600M relay since 2008 Page 5

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Photo by Denton Thomason 9173 Cherokee Nation and Vinita officials gathered Friday morning near Hall-Halsell Elementary School to announce a major street project the are helping to fund for improvements to the Miller Street area. Standing here are (from left) Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. and First Lady January Hoskin, Deputy Speaker Victoria Vazquez, Amelia Hoskin with parents Mayor Chuck Hoskin and City Councilor Stephanie Hoskin, City Councilor Skip Briley and Street Commissioner Allen Goforth. The Cherokee Nation is donating $150,000 toward this project. Monday Street Commissioner updates council on upcoming street projects 87/69 Angela Thomason The council previously approved and ear- from Excelsior to Delaware, which they plan Journal Reporter marked $118,000 for street projects, and to start on as soon as the milling machine is Vinita City Councilors approved upcoming Goforth updated the council on plans to up- available. street projects during Tuesday’s council meet- grade South Scraper Street and Miller Street. The other project is an upgrade to Miller ing which have been coordinated by Street The South Scraper Street project will include Street, which will be partially funded through Commissioner Allen Goforth. milling and overlaying streets for two blocks See Streets Page 12

SHOP LOCAL. Dalis Hoodenpyle taking kids to the Vinita Swimming Pool… Peggy Published by Vinita Printing Co., EAT LOCAL. Winfrey bringing in a meeting notice… Mayor Chuck Hoskin talking a division of Reid Publishing Street Scenes SPEND LOCAL. about remembering local Vietnam veterans… Makenzie Brown visiting ENJOY LOCAL. with a customer at the checkout line at Carters…David and Alberta Burgess sharing fresh squash from Support the local businesses their garden with friends ...Jake says when someone asked him what his dream job was, he answered, who support the area where “Well, in my dreams I don’t work!” you live, work, and play. Page 2 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Weekender, July 25, 2020

Chief Chat... by Chuck Hoskin Jr. Cherokee Nation Career Services provide new opportunities in a diffi cult time strength and expand new pro- online instruction for trib- for a wide range of career direction forward. By invest- If you are a Cherokee look- grams to help citizens living al citizens seeking a high fi elds, including many tracks ing in our workforce, we help ing for new career opportuni- on our reservation who have school diploma. We are also that can be completed by our citizens develop the skills ties during this critical time, I been negatively impacted by expanding our summer youth the end of the year, such as needed for the future. This encourage you to contact the COVID-19. employment program and ex- construction, truck driving, moment is extremely diffi cult, Cherokee Nation Career Ser- The Cherokee people want tending the completion date welding and health care. We but it can also be an opportu- vices department at 918-453- to work, but it can be a chal- through December, because will also have a technology nity to jumpstart a long-term 5555 to learn more about the lenge during the worst public so many teens were unable enhancement grant available career. right program for you. health crisis in generations. to work summer months due for many of these career trade The expanded programs are to COVID-19. With the pro- students. providing essential support, gram extension, high school Finally, our work experience training and education to help and college students will have program, which gives citizens Cherokee families weather more opportunity to earn in- a chance to get on-the -job the economic impact of the come while in school. training and transition into Chuck Hoskin Jr. pandemic. We have increased funding full employment with Cher- Well before the pandemic, to our tribal training program, okee Nation, its entities and By Cherokee Nation Cherokee Nation was stra- formerly known as “Day partners, will get a fi nancial Principal Chief tegically investing in career Work.” Participants of the boost. Chuck Hoskin Jr. training. Our earlier work has program receive payment to These expanded opportu- At Cherokee Nation, we are enabled us to rapidly pivot to help with emergency necessi- nities will now help more putting the federal CARES also support the COVID-19 ties such as gasoline, grocer- Cherokees gain employment Act dollars to work for our response. Our team has been ies and utility bills. during this diffi cult time. citizens and our communi- incredibly diligent in this un- To help fi ll the growing de- They will also improve the ties. To that end, we have precedented and ever-chang- mand for remote health posi- economic health of our whole committed more than $7 mil- ing time. tions, we are increasing our region. Recovering the econ- lion to our Career Services With the infusion of $7 focus on areas such as tele- omy is essential for protect- Department. This will keep million, we are expanding medicine and health IT tech- ing our communities and our our existing programs at full our GED program to offer nicians. mental and physical health. Additionally, we have ex- With so much uncertainty panded tuition assistance by around how long it will take ALL DK Series $1 million for tribal citizens the economy to fully return to who are interested in class- pre-COVID-19 levels, Okla- es via a Career Tech center. homa’s tribal and state lead- These programs are available ers must provide relief and a

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Raymond and Colleen Hoodenpyle now Inside the Museum Notes from Eastern Trails Museum... By Kathleen Duchamp DOCServices offers weekday lunch for seniors 60 and over DOCServices offers a daily lunch at Bur- sage patty, hash brown patty, mixed fruit cup, roughs Manor to any senior adult age 60 or fruit juice over, suggested donation of $3 per meal. Mon- • Wednesday, July 29 - Beef enchilada, cas- days through Fridays at 11:30 a.m. serole, refried beans, rosy applesauce, cake • Monday, July 27 - Chicken tenders w/gra- • Thursday, July 30 - Ham and cheese sand- vy, tater tots, peaches, sliced bread, granola wich, tomato soup, pineapple chunks, brownie bar • Friday, July 31 - Beef stroganoff, broccoli, • Tuesday, July 28 - Biscuit and gravy, sau- tossed salad, seasonal fruit

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Six teenagers from the Centralia area at Blue Mound, west of Centralia, in 1915. VDJ THE Centralia’s Blue Mound JOURNAL One summer day in 1915, memories of other good times tials on a big sandstone rock. Founded June 30, 1907 A combination of the Vinita Chieftain, the seven young people went to there. Many years later my wife and Vinita Leader and the Craig County Democrat, scenic Blue Mound west of What follows are some of I made a trip back but the ini- serving the area continuously since 1882. Centralia to have a good time. Mr. Graham’s recollections tials were all gone.” THE VINITA DAILY JOURNAL (USPS659-960) is published daily except Sundays, Mondays Some got there in a horse- of his youth spent on the en- The girlfriend he mentioned and holidays by Graphics One Printing (Vinita Printing Co.) 138-40 S. Wilson, Vinita, OK drawn buggy while others had chanting Blue Mound: became his wife and they 74301. Periodicals postage paid at Vinita. the privilege of arriving in a “One Sunday about a dozen were still married at the time POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE VINITA DAILY JOURNAL, P.O. Box 328, Vinita, 1909 Ford automobile. boys brought eggs and other of his writing in 1984 when OK 74301. (918) 256-6422. The accompanying photo- goodies and met there on the they were both over 84 years John Link General Manager Janet Link V.P. Marketing/Sales graph shows six of these par- Mound. We played Hide and old. Kathrine Robinson Sales ty-goers. Standing on the hood Seek and Go Sheepie Go and Clarence Graham would be Michelle Milner Sales David Burgess Managing Editor is Curtis Hafford and Gertie other games until we were all pleased to know that his 1915 Angela Thomason Associate Editor/Reporter Denton Thomason Reporter Nix. The girls on the back are tired out. We put all the food photograph and teen memo- Mary Claiborne Reporter David Johnson Sports Writer sisters Anna and Mattie Minor together and boiled about ries would be seen by people Brenda Haskell Lifestyles Editor with Clarence Graham behind three dozen eggs.” over a hundred years later. Joe Wallis Production Manager Aaron Dick Circulation them. Nora Crumpacker is at “Many times I rode my horse Adolescents no longer play Marie Wasson Bookkeeper the wheel. The photographer Dexter to Centralia which was Go Sheepie Go. And they SUBSCRIPTION RATES: is unknown. 6 miles. I would go the livery don’t consider hard boiled 1 YR 6 MO 3 MO 1 MO Craig County $120.00 $69.00 $38.00 $12.00 Blue Mound was a popular stable and take off the saddle eggs as a special treat, or wear All other counties $174.00 $101.00 $55.00 $24.00 place to meet and engage in and hitch him to a one-horse neckties to picnics. Those Outside Okla. $252.00 $146.00 $79.00 merriment. This casual pho- buggy which I rented for fifty people are long gone. But tograph captures a moment cents.” Centralia’s Blue Mound re- when young people were en- “Then I drove out to pick up mains. joying themselves in a remote my girlfriend and we would Eastern Trails Museum part of the county, early in the go for a drive. Then I took 215 W. Illinois 20th century. the buggy back to the stable, Vinita, OK 74301 T H E Clarence Graham, one of the saddled Dexter and rode back [email protected] merrymakers, not only saved home.” eaterntrailsmueum.com the photo but wrote about his “One time we carved our ini- 918 244 5810 F A R M H O U S E Vinita Senior Citizens Center Menu Located in the Due to concerns of the out- Yum Chicken / green beans • Friday July 31 - Chef Sal- break of COVID-19, the Se- & corn, Cheesy Scalloped ad, With Fixings, Chocolate CHERRY RED nior Citizens Center will be Potatoes, Cherry Danish Chip Cookies Vintage Market & Boutique in Adair closed, and will reopen July 27. They will offer pickups 209 W. Main Street, Adair • 918-953-8178 from 11:30 a.m. till 12:30. Tuesday-Friday 10am to 5pm & Saturday 10am to 4pm Price for meals are $3.50. Ivan’sEst 1972 • Monday, July 27 - Chick- JEWELRY MART • Women’s Clothing en Lasagna, Green Beans, • Shoes • Jewelry • Short drive Watch & Jewelry • Wood Signs • Pillows Green Salad, Garlic Bread, Repair in love with our jewelry selections from Vinita! • Home Decor • Candles Poke Cake • Lotions & More this Holiday ! • Tuesday, July 28 - Fried • We Service We Buy Gold & Silver Chicken, Mashed Potatoes / #PM001548 Gravy, Hominy, Salad, Bis- What We Sell! cuit, Apple Pie • Full Service • Wednesday July 29 - Like Us on Facebook Baked Pork Roast / Pota- Jewelry Store toes/ Kraut, Pasta Salad, Hot Mon-Fri 9-5 or call for appt Mon-FriRolls, Apple 9-5 orPie call for appt 218 E Graham • Pryor, OK 218 E Graham • Pryor, OK • (918)Thursday 825-4373 July 30 - Yum (918) 825-4373 Page 4 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Weekender, July 25, 2020 Sports

Photo by DJ Johnson Photo by DJ Johnson Vinita’s Jaxon Eichhorn works out during the Hornets’ summer conditioning earlier Vinita’s Hunter Todd loosens up during the Hornets’ workout earlier this week at this week at Memorial Stadium. Vinita’s football team has an all-time record of 231- Memorial Stadium. 152-5 at Memorial Stadium since it opened in 1948. Pages of the Past Vinita Hornets 30 YEARS AGO-1990 at Memorial Stadium Union downed Vinita’s 3A American Legion team 9-3 in 1948-2019 the Zone Tournament in Cleveland, eliminating Vinita from All-Time Record: 231-152-5 the playoffs. It was only the 2nd time since 1977 that Vinita Record in Home Openers: 48-24 failed to qualify for the state tourney. Tracey Jinks had a pair Record in Home Playoff Games: 19-11 of hits to lead Vinita’s offense. Vinita had fallen into the los- Most Consecutive Wins at Home: 17 (1985-87) er’s bracket with an 8-0 loss to Cleveland, who got a one-hit Most Consecutive Wins in Home Opener: 11 (1985-95) pitching performance from ace Jeremy Hammontree. Vinita’s Record at Memorial Stadium since 1980: 141-83 Dale Wicks was the hard-luck loser against Cleveland despite First game at Memorial Stadium: Vinita 14, Picher 0 - in only allowing one earned run in six innings of work. Vinita, 1948. An estimated crowd of 1,800 people watched Vinita beat coached by Jeff Jones, finished 24-33 against a brutal schedule. the Wardogs behind TDs by Don Casto and Bobby Whitfield. 45 YEARS AGO-1975 First playoff game at Memorial Stadium: Muskogee Man- The Vinita Little League Minor League All-Stars were list- ual 20, Vinita 0 - in 1966. The Hornets were shutout in the 1st ed in the Journal. They included: Kenny Henderson, Rusty round of the playoffs. Bennett, Scott Montgomery, Johnny Kuder, Doug Wayman, First playoff win at Memorial Stadium: Vinita 28, Spiro 20 Tommy Winfrey, Mark McSpadden, Tom Allard, Nick Mar- - in 1967. The Hornets rallied back from an early 14-0 deficit tin, Kenny Ruark, Keith Johnston, Eddie Russell and Steve to down the 2A No. 4 Bulldogs in the 1st round. Hayward. *Vinita has recorded 12 perfect at home in school-his- 65 YEARS AGO-1955 tory including six at Memorial Stadium. The Hornets’ 6 un- Centralia downed Climax Oil of Alluwe 8-3 in a game in beaten home seasons on L.P. Williams Field follows. Nowata. Eddie Young was the winning pitcher, striking out 15 1972: (6-0) Hornets outscored their opponents at home by batters. Tom Spence went 4-5 for the winners. an average of 32-5. Beat Dewey 33-6 in the first round of the playoffs before falling to eventual state champion Broken Bow 28-8 in the semifinals to finish 10-2. All-State 1985: (8-0) Hornets outscored their opponents by a com- bined score of 253-89 at home. Went 3-0 at home in playoffs football game with average score of 29-6. Lost to Bristow 27-7 in state cham- pionship game at OSU to finish the season with a 12-3 mark. is this weekend 1986: (7-0) Hornets outscored their foes by an average score The Oklahoma Football of 27-3. Vinita won pair of home playoff games by a combined Coaches Association’s All- score of 48-0. Lost to Clinton 20-0 in the quarterfinals to finish State football game, which 10-3. was cancelled last month due 1992: (6-0) Vinita outscored their opponents by a combined to the conronavirus pandem- score of 201-53 at home. Beat Spiro 33-14 in first round of ic, is set for Saturday night at playoffs before losing to Broken Bow 28-16 in quarterfinals Oklahoma Baptist University to finish 10-2. in Shawnee. The game will 1994: (6-0) Vinita outscored opponents by an average score kick off at 7 p.m. of 30-9 at home. Beat Eufaula 18-0 in quarterfinals at home The Oklahoma Basketball before losing to Marlow 45-10 in the semifinals at OU to finish Coaches Association’s All- the season 9-4. State (boys) games will be 1995: (6-0) Hornets outscored their opponents by an average played on Saturday at the Uni- score of 29-15. Won pair of home playoff games by a combined versity of Central Oklahoma score of 59-34 before falling to Frederick 39-7 in the state in Edmond. The small-school championship game at OSU to finish 13-1. Subscribe game will be at 3 p.m. *All stats are unofficial. Today!

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Photo by David Burgess Photo by David Burgess Tyrney Steinhoff, Tosha Tyler, Mattie Callahan and Caitlyn Spurgeon won the Class Tosha Tyler, Valarie Negrete, KeKe Daggs and Tyrney Steinhoff won the Class 4A 4A state 1600 meter relay in 2009 in 4:06. state 1600 meter relay in 2008 in 4:02.21, still the school record.

Photo by David Burgess Photo by David Burgess Coach Scott Reed stands with the Lady Hornets’ 2014 Class 4A state champion 1600 (From left) Rylie Roach, Carsyn Spurgeon, Keely Dickson and Bailee Orr won the meter relay - Meg Watkins, Baylee Mendell, Bailee Orr and Keely Dickson - which 2015 Class 4A 1600 meter relay with a time of 4:02.6, helping the Lady Hornets to the won in 4:02.6. state championship.

Photos by David Burgess (From left) Hannah McMeen, Baylee Mendell, Bailee Orr and Carsyn Spurgeon won the Class 4A state 1600 meter relay in 4:11.04, helping the Lady Hornets win the state championship in 2013. Page 6 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Weekender, July 25, 2020 Attorneys file motions to dismiss local felony cases after McGirt v. Oklahoma decision By Denton Thomason Lexington Correctional Center. ther,” Hoskin said. Journal Reporter Johnson’s motion is asking the court to vacate the judgement He added that the Cherokee Nation does not want to create The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 ruling in McGirt v. and sentence against Berry and is seeking his release from a new criminal justice system in each town within the nation. Oklahoma is starting to be felt in Craig County. prison, citing McGirt V. Oklahoma and arguing that the state The tribe’s focus is in healthcare, education and taking care The ruling pertained to the Major Crimes Act and ruled that did not have the jurisdiction to prosecute Berry. of elders. much of eastern Oklahoma remains Native American lands Vinita attorney Clint Ward also filed a motion for a hearing He said that Oklahoma tribes are working with the state to after finding that the federal government never disestablished seeking to have felony charges dismissed against his client, quickly resolve the issues of jurisdiction and emphasized that Indian reservations of the Five Civilized Tribes. Roy Williams, 52, a Cherokee who was charged in February nobody wants to see criminals go unpunished. The Supreme Court’s decision directly impacts Native Amer- with multiple felony counts of lewd molestation and child por- “The question in every criminal case is about jurisdiction,” ican descendants that are currently convicted under state law nography, court records show. Hoskin said. for crimes committed on the former reservation lands, as well A date for the motion hearing has not yet been set, but Wil- He said that there are many aspects to the McGirt decision as for any future descendants that may be arrested for similar liams is anticipated to accept a plea agreement with prosecu- that will require new legal language to be created to resolve crimes covered by the Major Crimes Acts, as their prosecution tors on Aug. 27, records show. these issues. would become a matter of the federal courts and not the state. Ward said in a telephone interview that the McGirt decision Hoskin added that he and the other chiefs of the Five Civ- To that end, attorneys representing three local men have has far reaching ramifications for the state legal system. ilized Tribes issued a joint statement of principals pledging filed motions with Craig County District Court to have their “It’s got all kinds of implications,” Ward said. to work with the government. It can be read in its entirety at charges dismissed or sentences vacated. He noted that attorneys are bound by oath to defend their cli- anadisgoi.com. Attorneys from Martin Law Firm, who are representing Karl ents and he feels that they have no choice but to raise a McGirt The statement said, in part, “The Five Tribes joined Okla- Jones, 59, who is accused of shooting with intent to kill and issue when defending a tribal citizen. homa Attorney General Mike Hunter in presenting to Okla- assault with a deadly weapon for the Dec. 17, 2017 shooting “I believe you do. I don’t think you have much choice be- homa’s congressional delegation an agreement-in-principle of a Vinita softball coach, filed a motion seeking to have those cause you cannot waive jurisdiction. It’s like charging me, to facilitate enactment of appropriate federal law in response charges dismissed citing that Jones is a Cherokee and that the from Craig County, in the state of Kansas,” Ward said. to McGirt. The Tribal leaders indicated they recognize more shooting took place within the boundaries of the Cherokee Na- He expressed that attorneys are closely following how Mc- work will be necessary as they work on legislation, but they tion, court records show. Girt is tracking because of many moving parts involved. look forward to continued intergovernmental collaboration Jones is currently scheduled to begin his jury trial on Aug. “It’s definitely an interesting subject,” Ward said. and cooperation to complete these important efforts.” 3, records show. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. discussed Hoskin told the Journal that his hope is for the U.S. Congress Attorney Wesley Johnson filed a similar motion for a hearing some of the aspects of McGirt. to pass a bill to amend some of the legal issues to allow for that will be held Aug. 20 before District Judge Shawn Taylor. He said that while the McGirt decision was terrific for tribal criminal prosecutions in Oklahoma to proceed the same way Johnson is representing Stacey Berry, 52, a Cherokee who sovereignty, it’s created a disaster for the state legal system they did before the McGirt ruling. pleaded guilty in 2016 to multiple felony counts of child sexu- “It’s a great victory for Indian sovereignty, but it’s a night- “What Congress can do is adjust some of the pieces,” Hoskin al abuse and sexual battery, court records show. mare for district attorneys and U.S. attorneys. U.S. attorneys said. “Things are moving quickly.” Berry is currently serving a 45-year prison sentence at the can’t keep up with the case load and U.S. Marshals can’t ei-

Subscribe to eEdition at Citizens file Open Records Meeting suit against Town of Big Cabin vdjonline.com By Denton Thomason Ed Sullivan, Mike Ryan and meetings to be declared un- historically had not been al- Journal Reporter Kash Harlan held four public lawful and invalidated. lowed. It had to be posted on THANK YOU to A group of Big Cabin res- meetings during the months Lee said in an interview, an agenda with information idents have filed a lawsuit of March, April, May and “Our governments are not al- on how to attend by video- everyone that has against the town board al- June where citizens were de- lowed to operate in secrecy. conference or teleconfer- leging that they violated the nied access due to COVID-19 They represent the citizens ence,” Lee said. purchased a brick Open Meetings Act by lim- social distancing restrictions. who have an interest and “They can’t operate behind for a loved one at iting the number of persons The plaintiffs are seeking right to know what decisions closed doors. Look at what allowed to attend monthly an injunction from the court are being made.” they did. They passed an or- the Honor Plaza. business meetings during the to provide the written records “When COVID came out, dinance giving the mayor COVID-19 shutdown. audio recording of all busi- like many other businesses, more power, they hired and We still have bricks for sale. The lawsuit filed July 16 ness discussed during the two cities and legislatures were fired people, and they dis- by the Vinita attorney Josh executive sessions to be made affected by a serious and cussed an Oklahoma State Lee, who is representing the public. strange situation. An emer- Bureau of Investigation into 12 plaintiffs, alleges that de- The plaintiffs are also seek- gency bill was approved by some of the board members. fendants Mayor Sam Yeoman ing for the court to declare all the state to allow cities to do We don’t even know who and trustees Tom Trundle, actions taken, including ordi- business by videoconference they are,” Lee said. nances passed, during those and teleconference, which See Big Cabin Page 7

PUBLIC NOTICE EDNA S. SEARS A/K/A EDNA SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS such other and further relief to (Published in the Vinita Daily SEARS, DECEASED; LOWELL OF LOWELL V. SEARS which it may be entitled. Journal July 11, 18 and 25, 2020) V. SEARS A/K/A LOWELL Defendant(s). WITNESS MY HAND AND IN THE DISTRICT COURT SEARS, DECEASED; SPOUSE, Case No. CJ-2020-28 OFFICIAL SEAL, this 24th day of OF CRAIG COUNTY IF ANY, OF LOWELL V. SEARS; Judge Shawn S. Taylor June, 2020. STATE OF OKLAHOMA JOHN DOE, OCCUPANT; NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DEBORAH MASON TIB THE INDEPENDENT SHAWN MAPLE; UNKNOWN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COURT CLERK BANKERSBANK, N.A., HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND TO: Spouse, if any, of Lowell By: s/ Cindy L. McCabe Plaintiff, ASSIGNS OF EDNA S. SEARS; V. Sears, Unknown Heirs, Deputy V. AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, Successors and Assigns of Edna Shapiro & Cejda, LLC S. Sears and Unknown Heirs, 770 NE 63rd St. Successors and Assigns of Lowell Oklahoma City, OK 73105-6431 V. Sears, if living or if dead, and (405) 848-1819 to said Defendant(s)’ unknown File No. 19-135361 successors, if any. TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued by TIB The Independent Bankersbank, N.A., in the District PUBLIC NOTICE Court of Craig County, State of (Published in the Vinita Daily Oklahoma, and that you must Journal July 25, 2020) answer the Petition on or before Pelivan Request for Proposal 0% APR September 5, 2020, or the Grand Gateway EDA dba Pelivan for allegations of said Petition will Transit and the Northeast be taken as true and judgment Oklahoma Tribal Transit programs 48 months Mow with Confidence rendered against you awarding are giving public notice that we WAC Plaintiff a first lien upon the are currently soliciting request Rebate up to $1000 following described real estate, for proposal for insurance situated in Craig County, State of Broker for Vehicle/Liability Oklahoma, to-wit: Insurance coverage for FY-2020 LOTS 10, 11, AND 12 AND (10/01/2020 through 10/01/2021. THE EASTERLY 75 FEET OF Please submit your proposal for LOT 13, IN BLOCK 1-A; AND consideration by the close of LOT 24, IN BLOCK 1-B; ALL IN business on Friday, August 23, EXCELSIOR ADDITION TO THE 2020 in a sealed envelope with the CITY OF VINITA, OKLAHOMA, original and three copies included ACCORDING TO THE for committee review. Notification RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, of the selected Insurance Broker CRAIG COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. will be issued within two (2) weeks PROPERTY ADDRESS: 508 S. along with information requesting Miller, Vinita, OK 74301 the same to proceed in securing for the sum of $23,696.03, with insurance coverage of Pelivan ProCat 6000MX interest from February 1, 2019, Transit for the upcoming fiscal at 9 percent per annum, together year. with a reasonable attorney’s fee, Please contact us to request the $225.00 for abstracting, advances RFP criteria and Pelivan Transits 35 Years of for taxes, insurance and property scope of services or if you have Sales, Parts preservation, and the costs of this any other questions. action, and ordering said property Jonnetta Marquis & Service sold to satisfy said judgment, and Pelivan Transit Administrative Austin Brown Insurance Agency Inc. forever barring you and all persons Compliance Officer Austin Brown, Agent Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm • Sat 8am - Noon 102 S 3rd Street claiming by, through or under you Grand Gateway EDA Vinita, OK 74301 3 Miles East of Vinita on Hwy 60 from ever setting up or asserting 333 South Oak Street Bus: 918.256.6424 NMLS# 493750 any right, title, equity or interest in P.O. Drawer B (918) 256-5774 and to said real estate adverse to Big Cabin, OK 74332 www.johnstractorworks.com the right and title of the purchaser Phone (800) 482-4594 ext. 234 at said foreclosure sale, and for Fax (918)783-5797

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Tommy Carroll • 918-244-1677 Phil Carroll • 918-244-1526 Page 7 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Weekender, July 25, 2020 Growing Big Cabin (Cont. from Page 6) hit Oklahoma. tial communications between Up InVinita Big Cabin City Attorney Those persons who were the board and their attor- By Dr. Bob Green Dale Marlar refuted the among the nine who were ney only if “that disclosure plaintiff’s claims. allowed inside included the would seriously impair the A note from the author: During my year of being president of Vinita Rotary Club, 2009- “In my opinion, the town fi ve town board members, ability of the public body to 2010, I started doing “Vinita Moments” about growing up here in the 50’s and 60’s. Starting did nothing wrong in the way the town clerk, the city attor- process the claim or conduct at Hall-Halsell in 1954 and graduating from VHS in 1966 there were a lot of memories. Times it conducted its meetings. ney and other town employ- a pending investigation, liti- were different, some a lot different from the way things are today. Hopefully some of these will There had been a directive ees, the suit alleges. gation, or proceeding in the make you smile and think about when life was a little simpler. Maybe not always better but I from the governor stating that The suit also alleges that public interest.” would not trade those experiences and the people who were there for anything. I have always no more than 10 people were the town board did not pro- The suit alleges that barring been proud to have grown up in Vinita. Hope you enjoy these little slices from the past. allowed at a public meeting vide videoconference access the public from a discussion because of the public health or teleconference access to of the OSBI investigation interest and the safety of the the general public, which the into some board members Hauling Hay public,” Marlar said in an in- suit alleges was a violation did not qualify for an exec- Driving around the country this time of year In the 9th grade I partnered with B.G. Cogle terview. of the Open Meetings Act, utive session, which limits you can’t help but notice all the big, round and who was a bull. “They allowed nine persons a misdemeanor criminal of- privileged discussions only square bales of hay. The usual crew was 3 but we could never and did social distancing fense under Oklahoma law. for investigations being con- What a great smell when you drive past a fi nd a third person that lasted longer than a amongst themselves. Even The lawsuit also alleges ducted by the town board, fresh cut hay meadow. day. the police chief and fi re chief that during two of the regular not an outside law enforce- There was a time that all you saw were small, After the third one quit we just decided to do were asked to leave at one town board meetings, exec- ment agency. rectangular bales and a crew of hay haulers it with the two of us. meeting so that they could utive sessions were held to “The Town Board of Trust- picking them up and taking them to a barn. We made more money than any of our speak with an engineer. They discuss the hiring of a town ees being investigated by the All of my relatives were farmers or ranchers friends and paid no taxes. were trying to be conscious employee, an unemployment OSBI is defi nitely a matter but we were “city folk”. We rented a two-ton fl atbed truck from Oli- of the public’s health and claim and an ongoing inves- of public concern and not Always admired my granddad Shearhart and ver Woolman and did not have a loader so we welfare and safety,” Marlar tigation of the town board be- the type of matter to be dis- wanted to impress him that city kids could loaded from the ground. Great exercise. said. ing conducted by the OSBI. cussed behind closed doors, work as hard as country kids. When the bailer broke down we pulled out The lawsuit alleges that a The suit alleges that priv- under the cloak of secrecy,” In the 8th grade I began my career as a hay our fi shing rods or backed the fl atbed up to the sign was posted on the door ileged executive sessions, the fi ling states. hauler. dam and used it as a diving board. of the city hall prohibiting which are conducted in pri- The town of Big Cabin has At the end of my fi rst season Granddad gave Those were some good times. more than 10 persons from vate, are “permitted for very 20 days to fi le a response the me his custom made hay hooks. And those hay hooks have always had a spe- attending the public meet- limited reasons only” under plaintiff’s request for an in- These had been made at Anderson’s Metal cial place on display in my bookcase, kind of ings when COVID-19 fi rst Oklahoma law for confi den- junction. Works and I would use them for the next 5 like a trophy. summers. Lessons learned: They had wooden handles and a special Hard work pays off. Subscribe to eEdition at vdjonline.com curve that allowed you to buck the bales with Timing when bucking bales, like a your knee and with a perfectly timed fl ick of lot of things, is everything. If you are a print subscriber, you the wrist, release. Farmers are some of the best people can get an online subscription free. The usual hay hook had a bigger hook with in the world. at no curve and a round metal handle. Grand- Call 918-256-6422 for more details. dad’s were much better. Vinita Daily Journal

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Gathering Up The Fragments “The Drip Plan” By Eddie Wrinkle

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord; be of program moving?” his study as if anxious about some- knowledge, to knowledge self-control, good courage, and He shall strengthen The Lord said, “Gerald, you know thing. She said, “Phillips, what is the to self-control perseverance, to perse- your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord! how stalactites and stalagmites form, matter?” He said, “I’m in a hurry, but verance godliness, to godliness broth- A friend of mine was pastoring in one drip at a time over a period of many God isn’t!” erly kindness, and to brotherly kind- Ruston, Louisiana several years ago. years. Gerald, you’re on my drip plan!” That’s the way it is with us many ness love.” And James 1:2-4 says, “My He had driven to southern Louisiana to That didn’t comfort him very much at times. We’re in a hurry, but God isn’t. brethren, count it all joy when you fall do a wedding and was returning late on the time, but at least he knew that God Twice in today’s verse, we’re told to into various trials, knowing that the Saturday night. The church was going had a plan for the church’s building “wait on the Lord.” The Bible tells us testing of your faith produces patience. through a building program at the time program. there is a value in waiting. Paul says in But let patience have its perfect work, and the progress was dragging along. So much of the time we want God to Romans 5:3-5 “And not only that, but that you may be perfect and complete, He began to pray about the situation to work in our lives like a microwave, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing lacking nothing.” the Lord. While driving he looked up often He chooses to use the crockpot that tribulation produces perseverance; If you’re on God’s “Drip Plan” today, into the starlit night and began to say, or “drip plan” method. Phillips Brooks and perseverance, character; and char- you’re in pretty good company. Be en- “Lord, You made the stars and the uni- was a famous minister, known for his acter, hope.” 2 Peter 1:5-7 says “But couraged and hang in there. Eventually, verse and everything in it in six days. great patience. One morning his wife also for this very reason, giving all dili- it will come to pass! Until next time… Why can’t You help get this building noticed him pacing back and forth in gence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue LET THERE BE LIGHT!

ASSEMBLY OF GOD The Church of God Four Corners • Stanley E. Dickson, Minister Assembly of God Bluejacket • 918-784-2538 EPISCOPAL Leonard Stoner, Pastor St. John’s Episcopal Church 522 W. Canadian, Vinita Center Disney Assembly of God PO Box 439 • 918-435-4512 918-256-3766 Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service/Sunday Pastor, Daryl Lee School Theatre Family Praise Center 330 W. Dwain Willis Ave., Vinita FOURSQUARE 918-256-6530 • Pastor Ben Coats New Life Foursquare 33515 South 4430 Rd. • 918-782-2780 of Vinita Gateway Assembly of God Welch • 918-788-3783 Pastor Kevin Baker Pastor John Dorsey GOSPEL 918-256-2097 Living Water Assembly of God Spavinaw, Jerry Shoemaker Council Grove Full Gospel Emmett DeVore, Minister Lone Chapel Assembly of God Pryor Greer Full Gospel Chelsea Riley Phillips, Minister for showtimes go to BAPTIST Lighthouse Christian Center 3/4 Mi. North of 82-85 Jct. Bunker Hill Baptist Scott Dickerson, Pastor JEHOVAH’S WITNESS centercinemas.com Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Vinita • 918-256-7179 US 60 West and Road 4300 • 431782 E 210 Rd, Vinita ChiCks N Chaps Calvary Baptist 434 N. 1st, Vinita • 918-256-3427 LUTHERAN shake Your shamrocks 5k and Obstacles Fun Run Messiah Lutheran 460 N. Wilson, Vinita 138Saturday, S. Wilson March 14 • Vinita, OK Freddy Griffi n, Pastor Fun Run 8 am • 5K 9 am Carter Baptist Terry Wise, Pastor 918-256-3223 • 918-855-1614 • Rev. Bruce Cottrell, Pastor For more details, call 918-944-9083 VINITA DAILY JOURNAL, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 50¢ Cleora Baptist Leon Landrum • 918-256-3745 METHODIST 918-256-6422 Cornerstone Faith Mission Carroll Hopkins, Pastor Adair United Methodist Adair News DepartmentLocal woman Craig County Baptist Vinita • Dale Bigham, Pastor Big Cabin United Methodist Church Don Scott, Pastor David Burgesssays illness 918-256-7255 First United Methodist Vinita • 918-256-5727 112 Years • Issue 52 Years 112 [email protected] flu, Dupree Baptist Andrew Haire, Pastor Angela Thomason Otterbein United Methodist not Covid-19 First Baptist Afton • 918-257-4493 [email protected] Thomason Journal Reporter First Baptist Big Cabin • Shane Culp, Pastor Langley, 918-782-9739 • Don Baker, Pastor OURNAL Denton ThomasonA Vinita woman who caused a buzz in town earli- er this week after posting on Facebook her concerns

J about a risk of possible Covid-19 exposure on a return- First Baptist Bluejacket • Wesley Davis, Pastor United Methodist Afton [email protected] cruise ship shared the good news that she and her spouse are likely just suffering from a terrible case of

the flu. First Baptist Langley, 918-782-2673 Davies Vanpool, Pastor United Methodist Delaware & Chelsea Siehara Kennedy and her wife recently returned to Vinita after returning to California on the Carnival Sports DepartmentPanorama cruise ship. Serenity Baptist Church 345 N. First Street, Vinita United Methodist Welch • 918-788-3276 Guests aboard the ship were delayed being able to depart the ship for 27 hours after one guest exhibited David Johnsonsymptoms, but later tested negative for Covid-19. Robert Ramsey, Pastor Dr. Robert Van House But when Kennedy and her spouse started getting sick, the possibility of being exposed by cross-con- Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference HE [email protected] from guests aboard another cruise ship, the First Baptist Vinita • 918-256-7831• Pastor Cody Wells Royal Princess, which stopped at the same ports of call with an identical itinerary, became a serious concern. All Nations UMC Fellowship When a concern over her spouse returning to work

First Baptist Strang T Photo by Denton Thomason came up, Kennedy turned to social media to alert the Jaycie Martin (left) of SuperiorLifestyles 4-H earned Grand Champion Department Goat hon- public. 201 S. Maple; Commerce, OK 74339405-380-6852 ors Saturday at the 2020 Spring Livestock Show held at the Craig County Kennedy explained that guests from both ships mixed Living Hope Baptist Church Welch Fairgrounds. Martin, who also earned first place in Senior Showmanship, together at various port entertainment venues, and also stands with (from left) show judge NicholasBrenda Moody, cousin Haskell Jackson that both ships shared crew members. Rev. David Little VDJ Martin and niece Brynlee Langley. “Those tested on Royal Princess came back nega- (former VFW building) 9257 S. 4440 Road tive... this is great news! Our direct contact with Royal vdjonline.com [email protected] was a major part of our concern... happy Judy Little 918-675-8018 • Karyn Braswell 918-713-8027 Jaycie Martin wins top goat honors dance,” Kennedy posted on Facebook after receiving Welch First Baptist Corner of 5th & Curtis Welch 918-788-3592 Denton Thomason earned by Cash Parrish of Craig County the good news. Journal Reporter 4-H. See Local Page 12 First Freewill Baptist Vinita • Justin Turner, Minister NAZARENE Local youth showcased their livestock Parrish also earned first place in the in the Goat Show last Saturday when the Junior Showmanship competition for “We are so grateful. So many people reached Church of the Nazarene Vinita • 918-256-5760 MUSEUM 2020 Spring Livestock Show was held at grades 3-6. out to us. I just want to tell that the communi- First Southern Baptist Ketchum • 918-782-3282 the Craig County Fairgrounds. Tom Oliver-Ayers earned earned first Vinita graduate Jaycie Martin of Superior 4-H earned ty really came together and were so happy to place in the Intermediate Showmanship a pioneer in the Carter’sGrand Champion Goat honors. help. People were offering to bring groceries to David Stevens, Minister competition for grades 7-9. Kevin Lancaster, Pastor development of Martin also earned first place in the our mailbox. People were also grateful that we Senior Showmanship competition for The show was judged by Nicholas Moody, were honest about our situation...” drones. Foodan agriculture Center and commercial lender with grades 10-12. PENTECOSTAL Page 3 Siehara Kennedy Greer Baptist Chelsea • Kenneth Smith, Minister Reserve Grand Champion Goat was Union State Bank of Bartlesville. Kelso Faith Baptist Bill Busch, Pastor • Vinita 918-559-9149 Apostolic Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal and Great $1 Store SPORTS Where are Vinita Maybelle Baptist Lindey Leforce • Pastor 918-256-6658 Rev. Dale Stephens • 302 N. Miller, Vinita • 918-256-2290 Ketchum splits 102games at softballN Scraperstudents going? • Vinita • 918-256-5641 Fourth Street Mission festival. School tracing departing students South Grand Lake Baptist East of Tia Juana Page 4 Angela Thomason Journal Reporter Pastor, Mike Fry • 439 N. Fourth St., Vinita • 918-323-2152 With a steady decline in enrollment over the past 918-435-4588 several years at Vinita Public Schools, school admin- Today istrators have researched and traced where students are Trinity Baptist 335 N. Smith, Vinita, 918-256-6702 TRINITY PENTECOSTAL going when they leave the district. During Monday night’s school boardT meeting, Supt.H E 55/42 Kelly Grimmett and Asst. Supt. Rusty Rankin gave Timberhill Baptist Four Corners Calvary Lighthouse Church Pastor Doug Peper a report on their findings based on tracking data this school year to help pinpoint exactly where students are going after they leave the district, and why they are Pastor Dan Weiser 502 E. 4th (on corner of Oak) Chelsea • 918-789-2710 leaving. Grimmett explained that finding out where students Tomorrow are going is tough to keep up with sometimes with stu- Trinity Southern Baptist Afton 918-257-4072/918-257-4047 PRESBYTERIAN F Adents moving inR and out of schoolM districts, and withH O U S EPhoto by Denton Thomason some trying out online charter schools and returning Cherokee Nation Deputy Speaker Victoria Vazquez presents a $3,000 49/39 to the district. donation to E-911 coordinator Jim Butcher on Monday. The funds will 101 S. Thompson • Vinita be used as part of a $9,000 project to install a new repeater to improve United Missionary Baptist Church Vinita • 918-256-2391 Far- Pilgrim Presbyterian Rankin said that in the 2019-20Located school year, the dis- in the trict lost a total of 135 students who transferred out cell phone coverage in the Centralia area, along with upgrades to the 911 of the district. This number was offset by 79 others dispatch center. ris Downing, Pastor • Raymond Irving, Assoc. Pastor 918-256-2258 • Ken Bailey, Minister coming into Vinita’s school district, leaving a net loss of population at 56 students. Sunday Grimmett added that a lot of those students coming Legion invites veterans to Saturday socials Utopia Baptist Randy Thorman, Pastor SEVENTH day ADVENTIST backCHERRY into the district were returning from Epic charter RED The American Legion is inviting local get out of the house,” Heflin said. school, but that there were also new students coming veterans to come out on Saturday morn- During that time, the Legion will also be Vinita Seventh Day Adventist Vintage57/44 into the district Market this year. & Boutiqueings to enjoy coffee, doughnuts and conin- selling Adair memorial bricks to be laid at their White Oak Baptist Church Leland Bartlett, Pastor Their report listed six categories of where students versation with their peers from 8 a.m. un- new veteran’s Honor Plaza. have gone after leaving the district during the 2019-20 til noon. The engraved bricks come in two colors 536 N. Scraper, Vinita 575-430-4077 school209 year so far. They W. include: Main Street,Post Commander James Adair Heflin recom- and several different sizes. The bricks can 918-256-7028 www.whiteoakbc.com • 69 students transferring to another public school in mends that veterans attending the coffee be custom ordered to include insignias Oklahoma socials bring a veteran friend with them. and more to honor veterans for their ser- 5 miles W of Vinita on Hwy 66 to White Oak, S at sign ½ block Andrew Spooner, District Pastor Tuesday-Friday 10amSee Students to Page 5pm 12 “Go & pick Saturdayup a friend that might need 10am to vice. to 4pm Free bingo every Wednesday after Joe Wallis winning Candlebox tickets on his 31st dialing attempt Published by Vinita Printing Co., lunch at 12:45 p.m. at the Vinita Senior Seventh Day Adventist Ketchum, a division of Reid Publishing Street Scenes in a Tulsa radio station contest. He has now won concert tickets 16 CATHOLIC Citizens Center, 222 W. .918-953-8178 times, other prizes three times and qualified for 10 other prizes that Persons 50 and older welcome. For more information, call 918-256-7696. he didn’t win...Elton Sunday happy birthday...Kendall Crane downtown on business...Brandon and Holy Ghost Catholic Vinita, 918-256-2281 Andrew Spooner, District Pastor Brittani Lierle belated happy 15th anniversary...Brandon McCabe happy birthday...Sherri Vanatta happy birthday...Jake says if you want to quickly find something you’ve lost around the house, just buy VINEYARD Women’s Clothingits replacement. & Accessories Father Michael E. Cashen • Mass Times Wed 6pm/Sun 10am Rustic, Shabby Chic Home Decor and More St. Ann’s Catholic Welch • Father Michael E. Cashen Vineyard Christian Fellowship Mass Times Sun 8 am 1380 W. Hope Rd. • Vinita • 918-256-2866 St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church Langley • 918-782-2248 NON-DENOMINATIONAL / OTHER Mass Sat. 6:30 pm, Sun. 8 am, Wed. 6 pm Alivechurchvinita.tv 945 E. Illinois, Vinita Father Valentine Ndebilie Pa stor Robert Sanders • www.alivechurchvinita.tv Vinita, Ok CHRISTIAN 2 Ch 7:14 meeting meets 2nd and last Friday of every month at Providing Powerful Service To Northeastern Adair Christian Parsonage 918-785-2006 Church 918-785- 7:14 p.m. at Oklahoma State Community Room 918-850-3457 Oklahoma & Southwestern Missouri 2751 Amazing Grace Chapel Langley • 918-782-3490 Christian Big Cabin, 918-783-5272 Max B. Adams, Minister Allen Byrd, Pastor Christian Welch, 918-788-3591 Jesse Burns, Minister Calvary Apostolic Church 103 S. Vann • Vinita First Christian Vinita 918-256-6202 • Gary Graham, Minister Pastor, Joseph Anderson First Christian Langley • 918-782-2708 • Dan Miller, Pastor Church On The Lake 2 mi. E. of Ketchum on Hwy 85 South Grand Lake Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 918-782-4474 • Pastor, Mark Deckard Off Hwy 82 on Grand Lake Town Rd. • 918-782-4463 Cleora Community Church 451154 E. 295 Road, Cleora Rev. Gina Jackson 918-256-3665 • Rev. Ben Lindsly CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Cowboy Junction Wade Markham Christian Science Society Vinita • 918-256-6398 2 Miles West & ½ Mile South of Vinita • 918-256-4180 CHURCH OF CHRIST Emmanuel Church Pastors Tim and Dona Lunk Ketchum Church of Christ Ketchum • 918-782-2826 (Home) Crossroads Church Lewis Bunch, Minister 56900 E. Hwy. 59 Cleora - Pastor Jerry Basser Church of Christ Adair, Ryan Kepke, Minister 2 mi. W. of Vinita on Hwy. 66 • 918-256-6497 Timber Hill Church of Christ Marshall Miller, Pastor Faith Chapel Sportsman Shores Strang • Don Kirk, Minister Vinita Church of Christ Hwy 60, Vinita • 918-256-6319 Isaiah 58 Ministries 25837 S. 4420 Rd., Vinita • 918-697-9103 Bob Hampton, Minister Bobby Wisdom, Pastor CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Services Sunday 10:30 am & Wednesday 6:30 pm OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Ketchum Holiness Strang Community of Christ 924 Hope Rd. • Vinita Log Cabin Ministries, Inc “A Place of Refuge” Don Goettel, Pastor 442515 E. 330 Rd., Vinita • 918-256-2044 Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Tom & Mary McGlasson Grove Branch 1104 Lee St. Grove • 918-766-4920 Lighthouse Christian Center Bishop Stephen C. Kohler - 803 Delaware Street, Vinita Pastors - Randy and Terri Willhite • 33279 S. Hwy 82, Ketchum 918-256-9929 River Church 1st & Cherokee P.O. Box 536 • Langley CHURCH OF GOD 918-261-2727 Freddy Griffi n, Pastor Church of God Holiness Bluejacket Onos Hood, Minister Hickory Grove Church Pastor M.L. Jackson Contact John Link 918-639-2133 First Church of God Vinita • 918-256-2195 24801 S. 590 Road • Grove • 918-786-4109 Michael Carter, Rev. Sunshine Bible Bob Whitchurch, Minister Janet Link 918-639-8921 Happy Hill Church of God Craig-Nowata Woodshed Truckstop Ministry Inc. Big Cabin offi ce: 918-256-6422 • [email protected] Una Jim Ed. Hicks, Minister Herbert Stelle Page 11 - Vinita (Okla.) DAILY JOURNAL, Weekender, July 25, 2020 Deaths Maternity leave, dental insurance McMullin children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by highlight Vinita bargaining success all who knew him and loved him. This article is reprinted by Leon was preceded in death permission from the Oklaho- by his parents, Charles Ed- ma Education Association’s ward and Elaine McMullin, Summer 2020 edition of Ed- wife, Judith McMullin, son, ucation Focus. Roger McMullin, sister, Bet- Maternity leave, dental in- ty Kuder, and great-grandson, surance and a $1,220 raise for Jason Wolfgang Crawford. all teachers were three items Leon is survived by his in a successful bargaining daughter, Reanay Brown season for the Vinita Class- of Claremore, OK; grand- room Teachers Association in children, Tulani Paige of 2019-20. Oologah, OK, Jarel Paige and In honor of the team’s Leon McMullin wife Catherine of Chippewa hard work leading up to and Falls, WI, Ashley Brown and the success of negotiations, Edward Leon McMullin, partner Cody Crawford of VCTA has been named win- passed away on July 18, 2020 Tulsa Oklahoma; great-gran- ner of the OEA’s 2020 Col- in Vinita, OK. Edward, more children, Jordan Paige, Logan lective Bargaining Award. commonly known as Leon, Wallace, Teagan Paige and The VCTA negotiations team Mackenzie Paige, along with takes a big-picture approach Smiley or Mac, was born on Courtesy photo many other family, friends, to bargaining, prioritizing May 01, 1933 in Blue Hawk, The Vinita Classroom Teachers Association bargaining team (from left) Barbara and loved ones. language that is benefi cial OK to Charles Edward and Stecklein, Sherri Callahan and Beckie Bandy, was awarded the OEA’s 2020 Col- Family visitation will be on not only for teachers but for Elaine (Stookey) McMullin. lective Bargaining Award for negotiating with the school district’s administration Thursday July 23, 2020 from the district as a whole. They Leon attended schools in during the 2019-20 school year not only for teachers, but for the district as a whole, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at even try to negotiate items Craig County, Oklahoma. He including support staff . was of the Baptist faith and the Luginbuel Funeral Home that will benefi t the support worshipped at the Church of Chapel in Vinita, OK. Funer- staff, which does not bargain • added a Step 34 to the sal- gotiations team has sought “We now have better ben- God. Leon met and married al services will be held Friday with the district. ary schedule, and to negotiate items that make efi ts that we do not have to the love of his life, Judith, in July 24, 2020 also at Lugin- Last year, VCTA negoti- • procured a $150 bonus for Vinita Public Schools an at- pay for, we have more time 1952 in Chelsea Oklahoma, buel Funeral Home Chapel at ated that the district pay for all district employees. tractive workplace for new to spend if someone dear to and would spend 60 years 2:00 PM with Pastor Skip Mc- the fi rst fi ve days of materni- The team also clarifi ed per- employees as well as assist us passes away, we’ve (re- putting smiles on each other’s Clain offi ciating. Interment ty or adoption leave for any sonal business leave language in retaining current employ- ceived) pay raises and bonus- faces. Leon worked for the will immediately follow at teacher who has been with and updated the school em- ees.” es due to (VCTA) spending Oklahoma Turnpike Authori- Fairview Cemetery in Vinita, the district for at least two ployee dress code. Vinita teachers also are time bargaining for all of ty for 30 years. He was a true OK. Jarel Paige, Cody Craw- years. Sick leave may be used Joy Doggett, VCTA vice aware of just how effective these things and a whole lot Cowboy and an avid rancher. ford, Paul Wallace, Logan after the fi rst fi ve days. Dis- president, said the negotia- VCTA is at the bargaining more,” Jennifer said. “If it He began raising cattle at a Wallace and Andy Chockley trict-paid maternity leave is tions team works to protect table. Jennifer Zagar, a Pre-K wouldn’t have been for all young age, and bailed hay all will be serving as Pall Bear- a rare item in local contracts the rights of employees and to teacher in the district, was a of the hard work that I have over northeast Oklahoma. He ers. and VCTA believes its lan- ensure that students receive a POE member but left that or- seen our VCTA doing for us, loved working with cattle and Services are under the di- guage is unique to northeast- quality education. ganization and joined VCTA/ I would never have changed being out in his pastures. In rection of Luginbuel Funer- ern Oklahoma. “In an era of teacher short- OEA. (organizations).” later years he loved to watch al Home, Vinita, OK. On- In addition, VCTA ages and budget cuts, VCTA westerns, play solitaire, and line condolences may be left • secured 100% district-paid maintains a strong and open read, he had read every Lou- at www.honoringmemories. dental insurance, relationship with the district’s is L’amour book ever written. com or our Luginbuel Face- • added $1,220 to each col- administration,” Doggett Vancil Ventures, LLC Leon was much loved by his book page. umn of the salary schedule, said. “As such, VCTA’s ne- Above and Below Ground Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms Night of Worship at Vinita Sale Barn starts back Monday, July 27 • Fiberglass, Steel, Concrete The public is invited to A ing worship, followed by next to Ropin Flamingo Ital- listen in. • Sales & Installation Night of Worship on Monday, a message by Pastor Scott ian Ice. There will also be a kids • Residential & Commercial July 27, at the Vinita Sale Dickerson. 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Nation retail operations. celebrating The town of Vinita has a Deputy Speaker of the Trib- and culture here,” Vazquez rich history and connection al Council Victoria Vazquez said. “I am excited about the to the Cherokee Nation and predicts the purchase will future of this property.” its people. have a positive impact on her A timeframe has not yet The tribe’s tourism efforts home community. been set for the property de- currently include specialty “It is fitting that as we be- velopment. and event tours and the oper- gin celebrating the founding City (Cont. from Page 1) to the country club, the Buff- make such a sizeable invest- ington building downtown ment in the Vinita communi- “The Cherokee Nation will be renovated, including ty,” he said. Businesses is known for the upper level, and though The former Vinita Country making good business in- I’m not certain what they Club was also most recently vestments, and although we will put in, it could very well the home of Alive Church don’t know exactly what they be used for medical offices or Vinita, which built a new fa- plan to do with the property, something similar. cility on W. Hope Road. The I believe Vinita will be happy Add in that they are in- Franks/Helms family owned with whatever they put in and vesting in our Miller Street the country club property, it will be something we can project, it’s an exciting time and sold to the Cherokee Na- Photo by Denton Thomason all take pride in. In addition to see the Cherokee Nation tion Businesses at auction. The Cherokee Nation has acquired the Barrett-Buffington building in downtown Vinita with plans to renovate the building into offices. Standing in front of the build- ing on Fridaywere (from left) Cherokee Nation Deputy Speaker Victoria Vazquez, Streets Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and First Lady January Hoskin, Amelia Hoskin (Cont from Page 1) purchase some items like this in good shape, and one came with parents Mayor Chuck Hoskin and City Councilor Stephanie Hoskin. a grant from the Cherokee by authorizing the Vinita De- with storage tool box which Nation for $150,000. velopment Authority to pur- will be mounted on another Council approves economic development funds More on the street projects chase items at a good price at vehicle for optimal use. will appear in an upcoming auction and then to be reim- Some of the budgeted funds article. bursed from city funds. used to purchase the vehicles By Angela Thomason council also approved $8,515 age for monthly meetings to Journal Reporter In other business, Mayor He said that in order to be came from storm water reim- for the following partner- Northeast Oklahoma Region- Chuck Hoskin announced able to purchase items at the bursement funds. Moving forward with the ships/memberships for eco- al Alliance - $800. that the city was able through auction and to avoid having The council also approved city’s action plan for econom- nomic development includ- • Annual dues to OK Pro- the Vinita Development to hold a special council the promotion of Vanessa ic development, city council- ing: fessional Economic Devel- Authority to purchase two meeting because of timeli- Hicks from Assistant Library ors approved expenditures • Subscription to Synchro- opment Association - $1,350. trucks for the solid waste and ness, he checked with City Director to Library Director, for new city logos and part- nist Economic Development • Annual dues to Interna- street departments through Attorney Leonard Logan to which went into effect on nerships/memberships with Software - $2,000 for da- tional Economic Develop- a J.B. Robison Auction sale make sure they could autho- June 23, at the rate of $17/ area economic development tabase for economic devel- ment Association - $455. held recently. rize the purchase on behalf hour, and the appointment/ associations during Tuesday opment organizations with • Travel expenses to Heart- Hoskin explained that they of the city through the city’s hiring of Mary Post as Li- night’s city council meeting. $2,000 fee for first year and land Economic Development wanted to be transparent development authority. brary Assistant at a rate of Economic and Community $1,100 for subsequent annual Conference in KC for two about how they were able to Hoskin said the trucks are $11/hour effective July 21. Development Coordinator maintenance. representatives Misty Bing- Misty Bingham submitted • Annual dues to Interna- ham and Stephanie Hoskin Oklahoma State Senate looks into redistricting based on U.S. Census requests for $2,450 for pro- tional Council of Shopping - $1,600. fessional designs of five lo- Centers - $100. • Sponsorship of Famil- OKLAHOMA CITY - The moves ensure the gen- will include: public hearings gos concepts for the City of • Professional design and iarization Tour for Dept. of Oklahoma Senate leaders eral public’s role in the up- at locations across the state Vinita which will be used for printing of generic flyer by Commerce staff with Miami this week announced more coming redistricting process with the opportunity for the marketing and on the city’s Stealth Creative for $1,000. and Grove to Miami Cham- details regarding the process in the senate, said Senate public to offer comments at new website which is being • Supplies for the creation ber of Commerce - $500. the Oklahoma Senate Select President Pro Tempore Greg the hearings, the public sub- upgraded. The logo will also of a volunteer group and po- These items will come from Committee on Redistricting Treat, R-Oklahoma City, the mission of proposed maps of include celebration of Vin- tentially add volunteer/am- the economic development will use as the senate pre- senate reported. state legislative and congres- ita’s Sesquicentennial anni- bassadors, purchased from budget fund, which is partial- pares for redistricting next Sen. Lonnie Paxton, chair sional districts and public versary next year. Quill - $610. ly funded through the city’s year upon receipt of data of the committee, said the notice given before action Based on recommendations • Marketing campaign to at- PSO franchise tax for eco- from the 2020 U.S. Census, public will have an important taken by the committee, the from economic development tract hotel chain - $100. nomic development. the Oklahoma State Senate role in redistricting and the senate reported. consultant Jim Fram, the • Annual dues and mile- office reported this week. senate redistricting process

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