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$1.50DurantDemocrat DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 Keeping your green Dropout rates low, on this side of the Red test scores strong BY MATT SWEARENGIN [email protected]

The Durant Board of Education heard presentations on test scores and dropout rates during a recent meeting of the board Hallie Hughes, director of second- ary education, and Beth Bean, direc- tor of elementary education, spoke about test scores. The Durant School District is above average in testing areas except fifth- grade math. Durant High School Principal Cher- yl Conditt spoke about the dropout rates. Fourteen students dropped out in the 2017-2018 school year and five of those had enrolled in school but were never actually on campus. She said the school has the Encore pro- gram back in place to help students and that there are also “lunch home- work” opportunities where teachers will help students during lunch. “Our teachers will stay after school and go before school starts to help students,” Con- “Our teach- ditt said. Michael Clements | Durant Democrat ers will stay Durant Middle This fire truck, one of the newest Christmas decorations gracing downtown, is emblematic of the possiblity for hot deals in Durant for School Principal the holiday season. Stephanie Gardner, executive director of Durant Main Street, said there are myriad reasons to “Keep your green on after school John Williamson this side of the Red.” said there have and go be- been no dropouts fore school at the middle school. Durant Main Street, starts to help “We’re trying to get our stu- students.” dents ready for City starting holiday Cheryl Conditt the rigor of her (Conditt’s) cam- Durant High School pus,” William- Principal son said. “We are push to shop local working together BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS several new businesses with our high school campus.” Medical marijuana will not be ex- [email protected] have opened downtown and Durant Main Street empt from the school district’s policy Durant sales tax revenue has been actively promot- on marijuana. is down more than 7 per- ing the area. Stephanie Superintendent Duane Merideth cent from what it was one Gardner, Durant Main said a policy recommended by school year ago. As the city enters Street’s executive director attorneys follows federal guidelines the Christmas shopping and a small business own- and does not change what the district season, city officials and er, said Durant Main street does pertaining to medical or recre- business leaders have a will kick off the shopping ational marijuana. message for shoppers. season with Small Busi- Merideth recognized accomplish- “Keep your green on ness Saturday, Nov. 24, ments by choir and band. The Durant this side of the Red,” said from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The High School Band earned straight Durant City Manager Tim event will feature a pro- first division ratings at the OSSAA Rundel. gressive brunch, live mu- Regional Marching Contest. This is That slogan is to encour- sic, pop up shops and a va- the 19th time the band has earned age shoppers to patronize riety of other activities. this honor in the past 21 years. local businesses as they go “We want to show cus- Durant Middle School Choir had 22 in search of holiday gifts. tomers everything that students selected by audition to the Rundel said the fact that downtown has to offer,” 2018 Southeast Oklahoma All-Dis- sales taxes are down is not she said. trict Choir. At Durant High School, alarming, but it is some- That same day Durant 20 choir students were selected for thing Durant consumers Main Street will begin it’s SEOCDA All-District Choir and eight can help remedy. annual “Dash for Cash,” for OKMEA All-State Choir. “That’s something we which will run through City crews are helping usher the Christmas shopping season into The board received the following have to keep an eye on,” he Dec. 20. Participants will Durant. Stephanie Gardner, executive director of Durant Main Street, resignations since the last meeting: said. said there are myriad reasons to “Keep your green on this side of the Rundel pointed out that SEE LOCAL, PAGE 2 Red.” SEE STRONG, PAGE 2

Bullard takes oath, begins first Senate term INDEX Affordable Care Act open STAFF REPORTS OBITUARIES, 2 COMICS, 4 enrollment is open now David Bullard is now officially on the job as PUZZLES, 5 BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS help folks who need insur- State Senator for District CLASSIFIEDS, 5 [email protected] ance. 6. The Durant Republi- To enroll online visit SPORTS, 8 can was sworn in during With the rise of Donald www.healthcare.gov for a ceremony at the Cap- Trump to the White House English or https://cuida- itol on Wednesday as BIBLE there has been plenty of dodesalud.gov for Span- friends, family and other QUOTE talk about changing pro- ish. Enrollment can also supporters watched from grams from the previous be done over the phone the gallery of the Senate Open my eyes that I administration but one by calling 1-800-318-2596, Chamber. may see wonderful program is still in effect TTY 1-815-889-4325. “I’m extremely grate- and is still the law, the Af- To schedule an in-per- Photo provided things in your law. ful to the citizens of Dis- fordable Care Act. Open son appointment call the David Bullard is shown being sworn in as State Senator trict 6 for entrusting me Psalm 119:18 NIV enrollment for the ACA library at 580-924-3486 and forDistrict 6 on Wednesday at the Oklahoma Capitol. to be their voice in the runs through Dec. 15. press 1. Appointments Senate,” Bullard said. amendment rights, the ison ISD Teacher of the Robbee Tonnubbee, di- can also be made by visit- “I’m looking forward to rights of our farmers and Year in 2016 and also won rector of the Donald W. ing www.donaldreynolds. promoting legislation to ranchers and the rights Outstanding Teacher of Reynolds Community okpls.org, or going to the help improve education of the unborn.” American History by the ISSUE 370 Center and Library, said Donald W. Reynolds Com- VOLUME 141 in our state while build- Bullard has spent 15 Daughters of the Amer- her department is avail- munity Center and Li- ing a stronger economy years teaching history ican Revolution in 2017. able to assist anyone who brary at 1515 W. Main St. with high quality jobs and government as well He holds a bachelor’s de- wishes to enroll for health in Durant. and more opportunity as adult education class- gree in social studies edu- insurance. The center According to informa- for our students. I’ll also es on the Constitution. received a mini-grant to work to protect our 2nd He was named the Den- SEE BULLARD, PAGE 2 GRAYSTONE MEDIA GROUP LLC promote the program and SEE CARE, PAGE 2 2 • NEWS/OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT

ness with neighbors, can’t be found locally, LOCAL rather than corporate the Internet isn’t the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 entities. revenue drain it used Texoma College Fair “When a business to be. qualify for a grand gets to know its cus- “Definitely see if you prize worth up to $5,000. tomers, it can better can do business with a Gardner said shoppers serve their needs,” local merchant first,” who spend at least $200 Gardner said. “When Rundel said. “But if at local shops will be you spend your money there’s an item you able to receive a gift locally, you’re helping absolutely cannot get from under the Durant support a local family.” here go look at Amazon, Main Street Christmas Gardner and Rundel we will get the sales tax tree. Each gift is worth said they have heard right here in Durant.” $25 and comes with an the objections to shop- Gardner pointed out entry in the Dash for ping locally. That mer- that Amazon also pro- Cash Christmas Give- chandise cost more, or vides a way for Durant away. that local merchants shoppers to benefit Du- Gardner said the $200 don’t have specificrant charities. Through for entry does not have items. However, Gard- the Amazon Smile pro- to be spent at one store ner said there are ways gram, shoppers can or on one day. to deal with these is- designate a portion of “So, make sure to sues. the money they spend hold onto your re- “If a local business to be shared with the ceipts,” she said. doesn’t have what charity of their choice. One $1,500 shopping you’re looking for ask Simply select the Am- spree and a $5,000 shop- them to order it for azon Smile link and Dan Hoke | SE ping spree will be given you,” Gardner said. search the charity of Some 25 colleges and universities participated in the Texoma College Fair last week in the away at the drawing. According to Rundel, your choice. Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium. Assisting high school students in this photo are biological While shoppers are even the Internet isn’t “Durant Main Street sciences professor Dr. Ning Wu and Christiana Kyles of the Gear Up program. Southeastern limited to 5 gifts from the enemy to local busi- is one of the choices,” served as host of the event. under the tree, they ness that it used to be. Gardner said. can enter for the Grand Since July of 2017 the Rundel said there Prize as many times as city has been collecting will be signs posted they wish. sales tax from Amazon. around town remind- REL class celebrates Thanksgiving Gardner said that in So, whenever a Durant ing shoppers to “Keep addition to bulking up resident makes an Am- your Green on this side the sales tax revenue azon purchase, the city of the Red.” And, he numbers, people who receives sales tax as if said shopping locally shop locally build rela- the purchase was made starts with the shop lo- tionships with business in Durant. Rundel cal push. owners that pay off in stressed that shopping “Those signs were other ways. She pointed in a local brick and made right here and out that shopping local- mortar store is the best bought right here in ly means doing busi- option, but if an item Durant,” Rundel said.

introduced, nationally ing a single insurer, CARE the average premium down from 56 percent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dropped by 1.5 percent last year. in the past year. This The number of states tion from the ACA, up is the first time premi- reporting a single in- to 85 percent of enroll- um prices have fallen surer is down by 50 ees will qualify for a tax since 2014. There are percent from 10 last credit and many can reportedly 23 more in- year to 5 this year. In find insurance for less surers participating the 39 states enrolled than $100 per month. in the HealthCare.gov in HealthCare.gov, 58 While premiums marketplace and only percent will have 3 or spiked immediately af- 39 percent of counties more insurers to choose ter the program was nationwide are report- from.

Photo provided | REL OBITUARIES Mrs. Sicking’s class at Robert E. Lee Early Childhood Center celebrated Thanksgiving JAMES NEIL Durant, OK and also LOTSPEICH a host of nieces and BULLARD attend Fairview Baptist the ranch will be a tre- nephews. Church where he serves mendous asset to our CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 James Neil Lotspeich Services for James as treasurer and as a caucus. I know Senator was born February 11, were to be held Tues- deacon. Bullard will be a strong cation from Southeast- 1954 in Durant, Oklaho- day, November 20th at Senate President Pro voice on behalf of Dis- ern Oklahoma State ma to Nettie and Arie 10:00am at the Holmes Tempore Designate Greg trict 6 in the State Sen- University and a mas- Lotspeich. James passed Coffee Murray Chapel. Treat said he was look- ate,” said Treat, R-Okla- ter’s degree in school away Saturday Novem- Roy Davis and Roy Davis ing forward to working homa City. administration. ber 17 at his home in Jr. officiated the service. with Bullard. The Senate will hold a David and his wife, Oklahoma City. James Pallbearers included; “Senator Bullard rep- one day organizational Amber, have been mar- served in the U.S. Army David Patterson, Tanner resents the core values meeting on Jan. 8, and ried for 15 years and as a Cook and Baker for Davis, Taylor Davis, that make Oklahoma the 2019 session will for- have two daughters, ten years and earned Bradley Davis, Cody great. His experience in mally get underway on Lydia and Abby. They the rank of Sergeant. He friends. Hatcher, Rick Hatcher the classroom and on Feb. 4. continued in that profes- He was preceded in and Anthony Lotspeich. sion until his death. He death by his parents Net- Interment was at the was employed as Night tie Webb Lotspeich and Highland Cemetery. MEETING acter education teacher at WI; Angel Reddick, Manager at Perry’s Arie Lotspeich, brothers; assistant at WI for the kindergarten teacher Services are under the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Restaurant in Oklahoma Oscar, Lester, Darrell direction of Holmes-Cof- remainder of the school assistant at NWH, and City. James loved to fish and Larry Lotspeich, sis- fey-Murray Funeral year due to resignation Nancy Hicks, Caroline Katie Tennison, fourth- and spent many hours ters; Ruth Bond, Esther Home in Durant, Okla- of Katie Tennison; April Blagg, Gayla Berreras grade math teacher at fishing with friends and Baker, and Lois Lukens. homa www.holmes- Clark, Choctaw Facili- and Elaine Ketchum, DIS; Marisa Monroe, family. James was a He is survived by sisters; coffeymurray.com tator/special education part-time reading teach- Choctaw facilitator/spe hardworking and a kind Wanda Reese of Wichita - teacher at DHS due to er assistants at DIS. hearted man. He was a Falls, TX, Lena Trent of cial education teacher the resignation of Mari- The following were Christian of the Freewill Ardmore, OK, Delorise assistant at DHS, and sa Monroe; Cheyenna added to the list of Baptist faith. He will be Hathaway of Oklahoma Aszra Wingfield, kin- Coy, special education non-certified substi- missed by his family and City, Dorothy Davis of dergarten assistant at teacher assistant at WI; tutes: Terri Garner, Bai- NWH. Kathryn Hays, time-out ley Hayes, Natalie Lem- Board members ap- teacher assistant at WI; ons, Melinda McQuigg, proved the following Gina King, special edu- Molly Pierce, Rhonda new hires: Stephanie cation teacher assistant Reid and Ashley Still- Properties by Sullivan Prus, fourth-grade math at WI; Flavil George, kin- well. Melissa Firquain Residential • Commercial teacher, transferring dergarten/character ed- was placed on the list of 580-931-6077 from kindergarten/char- ucation teacher assistant custodial substitutes.

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Courthouse Thanksgiving

Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat Bryan County offices held a Thanksgiving lunch at the courthouse annex on Friday. The courthouse and courthouse annex close at noon Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday week and will reopen the following Monday. Three Valley Museum to hold holiday open house The Three Valley tions, food, and friends.” enter the cookie baking in the R.L. Williams li- Museum will hold its’ This year, the Red contest. (see details on brary room. annual Holiday Open River Arts Council will facebook). “We hope that you House from 4-6 p.m. on once again sponsor a Once again, holiday will come help us kick Photo provided | WI Sunday, Nov. 25. Gingerbread House music will be waft- off the Season, en- Washington Irving Elementary Teacher of the Year 2018- Nancy Ferris, Cu- Competition with a $350 ing down Main Street joy homemade treats, 2019 is kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Ashly Hilburn. Mrs. Hil- rator of the museum, prize being awarded from the Middle School drink a cup of joy, and burn was selected for the honor by a vote of her peers and said, “This is the event by the Iron Horse Art Choir directed by Aprill delight in the sights and will continue in the district selection process for the title of that opens the holiday Gallery for the “Best of Raines. sounds of Christmas “District Teacher of the Year.” Pictured with Mrs. Hilburn is season in our area, with Show”. If holiday hous- Vendors with gifts for with your friends,” said Washington Irving principal, Mrs. Lisa Whitley. music, gifts, decora- es aren’t your thing, everyone will be set up Ferris.

UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 3-5 4 year-old children. El- day. If it is not possible day of the month. Bible Brown at 924-1472, or events. Both women The Board of Educa- igibility is determined for the veteran to make study will be at 6 p.m. e-mail kmbrown740@ and men are welcome to tion of Silo Public School by the child’s age and these hours due to work on the first and third simplynet.net. Visit the meetings. family income based on or what ever we will do Wednesdays. www.divorcecare.org or Mead Community Center District announces that the 2018 Family Income appointments. Just call A Christ-centered 12- www.dc4k.org to learn serves lunch 12-1 p.m. statutorily qualified in- Guidelines. Ten percent the Commander, Don step meeting for men will more. Tuesdays-Thursdays. dividuals interested in of enrollment must “Pappy” Papin at 580 be 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays The Democratic Party of Cost is $4. Caddo Com- running as a candidate be made available to 634 2905 and set up an at Durant First Baptist Bryan County meets at 6 munity Association for the No. 4 seat on the children with disabili- appointment. Church, Room 207. For p.m. the first Tuesday of meets at 6 p.m. the Silo Board of Education ties. Heath screenings The Bryan County information, call (580) the month in the small second Monday of each may file at the Bryan and transportation is Magnolia Garden Club 924-3574. dining room of Roma month at the Indian County Election Board provided for qualifying monthly third-Mon- Bryan County Court Ap- Italian Restaurant in Territory Museum and between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. children. For more in- day morning meetings pointed Special Advocates Durant. Meetings are Library. New members Dec. 3-5. formation, call 924-7404 convene in the homes of is conducting ongoing open to the public. always welcome. Dec. 6-8 or 924-5331. Applica- different members each volunteer training. Con- The Bryan County Red River Pride meets The Friends of the Li- tions are available at month from September tact Betty Colclazier or Federation of Democratic at 6 p.m. Thursdays at brary annual Holiday Craft Jackie Watson Child through May. Times of Carolyn Thompson at Women meets the third the Donald W. Reynolds Show is Thursday, Dec. 6 Development Center, meetings will be posted (580) 924-0564 for CASA Tuesday of each month Community Center and through Saturday, Dec. 3725 W. Arkansas St. in advance. details. Flexible train- at noon in the small Library, 1515 W. Main 8, at 1515 W. Main. The and 1502 N. First Ave. The Hendrix Commu- ing schedule available. dining room of Roma St., Durant. Anyone in- hours are 9 a.m. to 7 Durant Masonic Lodge nity Center has a game “DivorceCare,” a di- Restaurant in Durant. terested in the commu- p.m. Thursday and Fri- No. 45 holds its break- night from 5-7 p.m. the vorce-recovery seminar The meetings feature nity-oriented organiza- day and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. fast on the third Satur- first Saturday of each and support group, is guest speakers and tion is welcome. on Saturday. There will day of each month from month. a 13-week series con- discussions of current be 23 booths with home- 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at The Lighthouse of Col- ducted at First Baptist made crafts, sweets, the lodge on the corner bert will have a gospel Church, 124 W. Ever- décor, and more. of Gates and University. singing at 7 p.m. the green St., Durant. The This is a great way to do Cost is $5 per plate. second Friday of each ministry remains open, your Christmas shop- The Disabled American month. The church is so people may attend as Don’t wait! Veterans ping and support your , “DAV” has located at 346 Somers they have need. Weekly Sign up for a 2019 health insurance plan library. five certified Service Ave. south of the post sessions are 6-7:30 p.m. Ongoing Officers that are located office. Wednesdays in Room in the VFW post at 123 S New Horizon Fellowship’s 210. There is no obli- Clothes Closet First 2nd Ave here in Durant. temporary location is gation to attend First Baptist Church hosts a These service officers 383 Bushnell Lane in Baptist or any church The Affordable Care Act is still the law. free clothes closet for attend training and get Durant. Services soon to participate in this anyone in need of cloth- recertified each year. will begin at the per- seminar/support group. Open Enrollment is ing. The closet features, The purpose of the cer- manent address of 501 All persons in the area November 1 - December 15, 2018 shoes, coats and other tification is to be sure S. First St. in Calera. who are experiencing types of clean, service- all the service officers Worship times: Sunday separation or divorce able clothing. The closet are current on all new school 10 a.m., Sunday or have experienced Enroll online is at 217 N. 2nd St. in forms and procedures worship 11 a.m. and 6 divorce years ago are Visit www.healthcare.gov Durant across from the that are necessary to p.m., and Wednesday at encouraged to attend. for English or church. It is open the file claims for Veterans 7 p.m. For information about second Friday of each and their families. The Reynolds Chapel Baptist DivorceCare or to pre- https://cuidadodesald.gov month from 9 a.m. to 2 hours are 11 am to 3 pm Church hosts a singing at register, call the church for Spanish p.m. The closet accpets Monday through Fri- 7 p.m. the third Satur- at 924-3573, Katherine donations from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Timber John’s Published in the Durant Dem- Chris D. Jones OBA No. 21247 AN INCAPACITATED PERSON for further particulars. ocrat 11/17/2018, 11/21/2018, Jones Law, PC NOTICE OF HEARING RETURN In testimony whereof I have here- ridge Tractor 11/24/2018 and 11/29/2018. 113 N. 3rd Ave. OF SALE unto set my hand this 16th day of ApArTmenTs IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Durant, Oklahoma 74701 OF REAL PROPERTY November, 2018. Work BRYAN COUNTY Telephone (580) 924-1444 Notice is hereby given that /s/Rock Powers Driveways and Roads STATE OF OKLAHOMA Fax (580) 924-0444 JAMES PAUL FULLER, the duly JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Ask about our Dirt and Gravel Case No. PB-2015-15 www.joneslawpc.net appointed and qualified guardian COURT Mobile Home Pads In the Matter of the Estate of Attorney for Administrator of A. GAYLENE FULLER, an in- Mark A. Morrison 1, 2 & 3 HAROLD TURNER GODBEY, LPXLP capacitated person, has returned Attorney at law Tractor Work deceased. and represented for confirmation 524 W. Evergreen Bedrooms! Brush Hogging NOTICE OF SALE OF PROP- Published in the Durant Demo- and filed in said Court his return Durant, OK 74701 551 Wilson St ERTY crat 11/21/2018 of sale of the following real prop- LPXLP Haul Scrap Metal Notice is hereby given that pursu- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF erty described as following, to-wit: 580-924-1222 60733999 580-740-1913 ant to 58 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 423 BRYAN COUNTY A part of the S/2 S/2 of Section the Administrator of the Estate of STATE OF OKLAHOMA 17, Township 8 South, Range FOR SALE HAROLD TURNER GODBEY, Case No. CV-2018-91 12 East of the Indian Base and deceased, will sell by private sale In the Matter of the Application for Meridian, in Bryan County, Okla- Liberty Gun Safe for cash, subject to confirmation name change of D.L.L. a minor homa, described as Beginning Holds up to 24 long rifles, 4 pis- of the District Court, the real prop- child 3109.16 feet West of the South- tols in door, and room for docu- erty of the estate which consists NOTICE OF FILING PETITION east Comer of N/2 S/2 of said ments and ammo. of the following legal description FOR CHANGE OF NAME Section 17; Thence South 89 Asking $400 to-wit: That notice that Adriana Leyva degrees 46 minutes 45 seconds 580-740-1913 The W/2 SW/4 of Section 34, Alcaraz and Leonardo Alcaraz, West 538.62 feet; Thence South has filed in the above court a Pe- Township 5 South, Range 12 37 degrees 47 minutes 55 sec- FOR RENT East of the Indian Base and Me- tition to have their child’s name onds East 268.83 feet; North 82 ridian, Bryan County, Oklahoma, changed as follows, to-wit: From decree 13 minutes 28 seconds according to the Government D.L.L. to D.L.L.A.; and that the East 206.66 feet; Thence North 3 Bedroom 1 Bath New Re- Survey thereof, with a 1994 Sky- same will be heard by the District 42 degrees 11 minutes 27 sec- model line Mobile Home (Vin No. end- Court of Bryan County Oklaho- onds East 251.77 feet to the 1018 Four Seasons dr ing 15GAB), (appraised value ma, in the Bryan County Court- Point of Beginning. $950/rent $850/deposit $168,000.00). house located at Durant, Okla- for the sum of $112,500.00 to call 580-513-1197 The sale shall be conducted homa, on the 4 day of December, JUSTIN KARL THOMPSON. through a private sale by sealed 2018, at 9:30 o’clock A.M.; and That the 3rd day of December, 1 Bedroom Mobile Home For written bids being submitted that any person may file a written 2018, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. at the Rent either by personal delivery or protest in the case, prior to the District Courtroom of the District 4 Mi East of Durant mailed by first class U.S. mail to date set for the hearing. Court of Bryan County, Oklaho- $450Month $400Deposit Chris D. Jones, Jones Law, PC /s/Mark Campbell ma has been duly appointed by Call 5809317982 BIG FIVE HEAD START – DURANT at 113 N. 3rd Ave., Durant, OK JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT said Court for hearing said return COURT For rent or Sale 74701, and must be received at which time any person(s) in- 3 Bedroom 1 Bath w/applianc- by Noon on the 31st day of De- LPXLP terested may appear and file his/ JOB OPENINGS es cember, 2018, at which time said her exceptions in writing to said Published in the Durant Demo- 123 Kenefic st, Kenefic, OK Child Care Provide – Extended Day (Part Time) Must be 18 years sealed bids shall be opened at crat 11/21/2018 return and contest the same, and $500/Month $500/Deposit old and have a high school diploma or GED. Must demonstrate Jones Law, PC. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF are hereby referred to said return 5805792864 Additionally, the estate is holding BRYAN COUNTY capacity for effectively caring for pre-school aged children. a public auction of the person- STATE OF OKLAHOMA Cook – Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or al items and equipment of the PG-2017-55 estate consisting of tractors, a IN THE MATTER OF THE CACFP – NUTRITION SPECIALIST GED. Food service experience required. Prefer experience in pick up, trailer, guns, and lots of GUARDIANSHIP working with pre-school children and commercial cleaning. miscellaneous items. The Es- OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE Responsible for planning and preparing balanced meals. tate Farm Auction will be held by OF: FOR BIG FIVE HEAD START Moore Auctions on the 1st day A. GAYLENE FULLER, Cook Aide – Must be18 years of age and have a high school of December, 2018, beginning Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or diploma or GED. Prefer previous experience in working with at 10:00 a.m. on site of the real GED. Must have experience in clerical and general office pre-school children, food service, and commercial cleaning property located at 7083 Arm- RUCKER FARM work and demonstrated ability to understand and work with Substitute Teacher(s) – Must be 18 years old and have a high strong Academy Road, Benning- PRODUCE complex rules and regulations. Prefer experience in food and school diploma or GED. Must demonstrate capacity for effectively ton, Oklahoma. nutrition services. CACFP experience preferred. caring for pre-school aged children Signed and dated this 14th day of Responsible for monitoring all aspects of the USDA/Head November, 2018. NOW OPEN /s/ Mark Campbell Start Food Program. Complies invoices and develops claims OSBI background check and Oklahoma DHS Criminal Background Review JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT FOR SEASON to USDA for reimbursement. Maintains records as required for required. 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6 • NEWS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 • DURANT DEMOCRAT Lobbyist to speak at SE commencement How to Lobbyist/consultant Lesa involved in the drafting and bill, which has now become Smaligo will be the speaker at passage of the Tuition De- the model legislation for many Southeastern Oklahoma State regulation bill, the Endowed other states. protect University’s Fall Commence- Chairs bill and the OU/OSU The schedule for Saturday, ment on Saturday, Dec. 15. Optional Retirement bill. Dec. 15, will be two ceremo- Two ceremonies (10 a.m. and Switching to a contract lob- nies in Bloomer Sullivan Are- 2 p.m.) will be held in Bloomer byist role on behalf of multi- na, as follows: young Sullivan Arena. ple clients in 2004, she success- 10–11 a.m. School of Arts & Smaligo is a Southeastern fully lobbied for the passage of Sciences graduate, receiving her bach- HB 2660 – the Tobacco Tax bill. elor’s degree in business ad- In addition to contract lobby- • Master of Technology trees ministration in 1990. She was ing, Smaligo also spent three • Master of Music Education active on campus as a member years serving as Executive • Master of Science (Native runks of some new- of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorori- Director for CARE - Coalition American Leadership) ly planted trees, es- ty and the Southeastern Busi- of Advocates for Responsible • John Massey School of Tpecially those with ness Club. Following grad- Eldercare, Inc., a not-for-profit Business green trunks or thin- uation, she worked in High organization which is commit- • Master of Business Ad- bark, require protection School and College Relations ted to excellence in long term ministration from direct sunlight at Southeastern as a recruiter healthcare. In that role, she • Master of Science (Aero- during all seasons. They and scholarship coordinator, Lesa Smaligo successfully lobbied for an ad- space Administration and Lo- are especially suscep- served as assistant coach of ditional $20.4 million in fund- gistics) tible to After working in the private the Southeastern cheerlead- ing for nursing homes across • Master of Science (Safety) sunscald sector for two years, Smaligo ers, and was assistant direc- the state. (blister- served as Executive Assistant 2–3 p.m. School of Educa- tor of the Miss Southeastern In 2007, Smaligo was ap- ing and to the President of the Uni- tion & Behavioral Sciences Scholarship pageant. pointed by Governor Brad cracking Smaligo is currently a mem- versity Center at Tulsa and to serve on the Okla- • Master of Arts (Clinical of the ber of the Southeastern Alum- worked for the next five years homa Campus Life and Safety Mental Health Counseling) bark) ni Association board of direc- helping the Center become a and Security (CLASS) Task • Master of Early Interven- during tors. full branch campus of Okla- Force representing the inde- tion and Child Development ROBERT winter In the summer of 2006, she homa State University. pendent and private colleges • Master of Education BOURNE months founded The Smaligo Group, In 2000, Smaligo took a posi- in the State of Oklahoma. • Master of Science (Sports Guest when an Oklahoma-based LLC spe- tion as Legislative and Fiscal During the 2012 legislative Studies and Athletic Adminis- Columnist leaves are cializing in lobbying and con- Analyst for the State Regents session, she successfully lob- tration) absent. sulting. She is currently Prin- for Higher Education. During bied for the passage of the Submitted by SE University Protect the trunk with cipal of the Smaligo Group. her tenure there, Smaligo was Uniform Equipment Dealers Communications. a commercial tree wrap such as a polyurethane spiral wrap or paper REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS RECORDED IN THE BRYAN COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE (kraft) wrap. The wrap should be applied in James Scott Crain and Car- Ivan C. Bench and Kathy A. Syble Hestily Family Trust quit claim deed Cannaday, warranty deed the fall, but should be ol Crain to Claudel Senat, Bench to Jocelyn Guada- and Glenda Riddle to Billy Harold Gordon and Marga- Marilyn Hardy Pinkerton removed prior to trunk warranty deed lupe Alejo, warranty deed J. Busbey and Karen S. ret Gordon to Collin Gor- and Shari Stephens to expansion each spring. Timothy Lee Baggett and Donna A. Tyler Revocable Busbey, warranty deed don and Monett Gordon, Robert C. Jackson III, The most commonly Anna Kathleen Baggett to Living Trust to John A. The Durant Industrial Au- warranty deed warranty deed reported damage from Timothy L. Baggett, quit Jackson, warranty deed thority to Tubacex Durant Choctaw Nation of Okla- Teresa Beck and Greg Beck trunk protective wraps claim deed Sunstar LLC to Kaci Inc., warranty deed homa to United State of to Shawn Young and is trunk girdling or Jessica Hendrix Garner to Walston and Christopher Nettie Mae Mendenhall to America and Choctaw Adam Young, warranty constriction because the William E. Garner, quit Walston, warranty deed Linda Kay Mendenhall Nation of Oklahoma, deed wrap was too tight or left claim deed Kaci Dills, Kaci Walston and Bowen and Jeffie D. Bow- warranty deed Richard Lee McGee to on too long. Generally, a Darlene E. Falcone Revoca- Tyler Walston to Sandra en, warranty deed Jonathan Tatum and Chris- Harrell Mitchell, warranty tree will only need to be ble Trust to NLD Durant Gay McFarland, warranty Dufur Properties to Paul tine Hernandez to Philip deed wrapped the first season LLC, warranty deed deed Boise and Carole Boise, Lamar Parrott and Donna Homero Alejo, Patricia Alejo or two after planting. Don Singleton and Kathie Bonnie Jo English to Tamy warranty deed Marie Parrott, warranty and Rosa Alejo to Luis Tie the wrap firmly, Singleton to Don Single- Rae Casey, quit claim Texoma Home Center to deed Fernando Ibarra, warran- but not tightly. Poly- ton and Kathie Singleton, deed Antonia H. Vasquez, Sunstar LLC to Jeffrey Wil- ty deed urethane wraps ex- quit claim deed Chelsea L. Feltman, Chelsea warranty deed son and Jessica Wilson, Evelyn Charlyne Gage to pand without binding Benny H. James to Benny L. Sweet and Truett Wolf, Jennifer Wolf, warranty deed Richard Gage, quit claim the trunk. Start at the H. James and Cary H. Sweet to Truett James Jennifer Phillips to Dehlia Ann Rogers, Dehlia deed ground and wrap up to James, warranty deed Sweet and Chelsea L. William Vaughn and Kelly Ann Harrell and Paul Rog- Richard Gage and Charlotte the first branch slightly Renea Roberts and Sweet, warranty deed Vaughn, warranty deed ers to David S. Robinson Gage to Evelyn C. Gage, overlapping as you go. Terry Brooks to Carissa Summer Carlin Ahmed to Arrowhead Development & and Amanda Robinson, quit claim deed Do not attach wraps with Thompson and Jimmy Carol Diane Tomlinson, Construction to Khyris- warranty deed Jimmy Key and Carolyn Key wire, nylon rope, plastic Thompson, warranty warranty deed-RE tina Thannisch, warranty Judy Karen Harrell, Judy to Justin Thompson Liv- ties, or electrical tape. deed Burnett Crossing Properties deed Karen Moore and Gordon ing Trust, warranty deed Plants prone to winter Marla Wingfield, Marla to Gregory Davidson, Sovereign Homes of Durant Paul Moore to David S. James Mooney and Darla desiccation, such as Danell Wingfield, Marla warranty deed to Pecan Meadows Con- Robinson and Amanda Kay Mooney to Justin broadleaf evergreens, Herndon and Jason Nathan S. Gobert and struction, warranty deed Robinson, warranty deed Thompson Living Trust, when planted in open Herndon to Sandra C. Samantha Gobert to Orval Ray Miller, Ray Miller Kimberly Ann Porter, warranty deed windy areas may require Jackson, warranty deed Michael Rogers, warranty and Peggy Jean Miller to Kimberly Ann Taby and Larry Fryer and Christy Fry- additional protection. Secretary of Veterans Af- deed PRMNM LLC, quit claim Michael Porter to David er to Steven C. Callicoat Temporary protective fairs to Michael T. Wagner Syble Hestily Family Trust to deed S. Robinson and Amanda and Kesha N. Callicoat, barriers such as sheets and Gayle J. Wagner, Glenda Riddle, warranty Jimmy Acord to Emory Robinson, warranty deed warranty deed of burlap, lathe fencing, warranty deed deed Pettry and Cathy Pettry, Tracy Underwood to Eric bales of hay etc. can be constructed to provide protection from the drying winds. Unfortu- nately, antidesiccants Bryan County Properties generally do not relieve We Are Rec ognized, Res pect ed, and Rec ommended plant stress in Oklahoma (580) 924-6206 • 2902 University Blvd. Durant, OK 74701 • Alvie Nelson (580)-775-4664 in winter or summer. Protect young trees 379 Madison Street, Durant and shrubs from animal damage. Polyurethane wrap, wire mesh collars or rodent repellent paint can be used. Holly, hon- eylocust, elm, and fruit & trees are particularly susceptible. Remember snow will change the height of the bite. For more information on protecting landscape This agent owned House/Shop is MOVE-IN READY! plants during the winter House consists of 3 bed/3 bath with 2950 sq. ft. living see OSU fact sheet HLA area, 2450 sq. ft. shop, 20x25 sq. ft. garage, and 25x40 6404 – Winter Protection sq. ft. Carport, 12x 28 sq. ft. cabana all attached. A of Landscape Plants. 40x40 sq. ft. detached garage perfect for RV. 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Next: at Louisville. with a healthy QB Eric No. 22 Mississippi will play for the Atlantic The Wildcats mus- Dungey? State (7-4) Coast Conference cham- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 No. 15 Penn State (8-3) tered up some offense Heat check: Too hot. pionship against Clem- Next: at Mississippi. Next: vs. Maryland. against Middle Ten- son in two weeks. It has No. 20 Northwestern The Bulldogs have No. 7 Washington The Nittany Lions are nessee and they should been a strange season (7-4) been dominant against State (10-1) one victory away for be downright potent in the Coastal Division, squeezing the absolute Next: vs. Illinois. lesser opponents and Next: vs. No. 16 Wash- against whatever is left but credit Pitt for getting most out of a season, The Wildcats’ run mustered 16 points in ington. of Louisville. better. without really doing defense has shown big their losses. Coach Mike Leach is Heat check: Just right. Heat check: Too hot. anything special. improvement recently, Heat check: Just right. 132-82 in 17 seasons at Heat check: Too cold. No. 18 Utah (8-3) allowing no more than No. 25 Iowa State (6-4) Texas Tech and Wazzu, No. 23 Army (9-2) Next: vs. BYU. 3.11 per carry in three Next: vs. Kansas State. though this is just his No. 16 Washington Next: vs. Navy, Dec. 8. The Utes took a circu- straight games after five The Cyclones have second double-digit vic- (8-3) The Black Knights itous route to their first straight games over 4.0. played the third-tough- tory season. have their first ranking Next: at No. 7 Wash- Pac-12 South title, but Heat check: Too hot. est schedule in the coun- Heat check: Too hot. since 1996, a stunning ington State. beat BYU and Utes fans try, according to the No. 21 Boise State accomplishment consid- No. 8 UCF (10-0) The Huskies could have nothing to com- Sagarin Ratings. And ruin the Pac-12’s play- (9-2) ering how long Army Next: at South Florida. plain about this season. they still have a chance off hopes by beating the Next: vs. No. 14 Utah had been practically The more Heat Check Heat check: Too cold. to have consecutive Cougars, but also pretty State. noncompetitive against watches Oklahoma, eight-win seasons for the much assure the confer- No. 19 Syracuse (9-2) That New Year’s Six FBS competition. the more it believes first time since 1977 and ence gets two teams in Next: at Boston Col- bowl bid could still be in Heat check: Too hot, the Knights should be ‘78. the New Year’s Six in- lege. play for the Broncos (or but that’s OK. ranked higher. Heat check: Too cold. stead of one. Might be a It has been obvious for Aggies or Fresno State) Heat check: Too cold. No. 24 Pittsburgh (7-4) Should be out: North- good trade-off. weeks the Orange were if they can win out and Next: at Miami. western and Pittsburgh. No. 8 LSU (9-2) Heat check: Too cold. over-ranked, but would UCF is upset in the AAC The only FBS team to Should be in: Missouri they have been that help- championship game. Next: at Texas A&M. No. 17 Kentucky (8-3) lose to North Carolina and Oklahoma State. Before the season, less against Notre Dame Heat check: Too hot. most Tigers fans would have signed up for nine victories. But how would they feel if that’s all they end up with now? Heat check: Too hot. No. 10 Ohio State (10-1) Next: vs. No. 4 Michi- DurantDemocrat gan. The Buckeyes have allowed 20 plays of 40 yards or more, same number as Hawaii. Ohio State is a top-10 team be- NOW AVAILABLE cause there has to be 10 of them. Heat check: Just right. No. 11 Texas (8-3) Same Day Mail Delivery Store Flyers & Coupons Next: at Kansas. The Longhorns had not won eight regu- Lower subscription rates lar-season games since 2013. This is what prog- ress looks like. Heat check: Too hot. Publishes $ 10 No. 12 West Virginia 3 MONTH 25. (8-2) Next: vs. No. 6 Oklaho- Tuesday, Thursday ma. $ 20 The Mountaineers 6 MONTH 48. beat Texas. Not that long and Saturday ago. Heat check: Too cold, $ 40 White edges Blue in UPCOMING 1 YEAR flip flop with the Texas. overtime at SE spring game 92. EVENTS SPORTS 9 April 7 Magnolia Farmers Mar- Properties by Sullivan ket starts this Saturday Lady Storm walkoff No. 13 Florida (8-3) Residential • and every Saturday Commercial through October at 580-931-6077 East Central for sweep Market Square in down- town Durant. Hours SPORTS 3 are 8 a.m. to noon. For a “I Sell What I List ” Next: at Florida State. vendor application, call Democrat (580) 924-1550. Durant April 12 The Gators are aver- On April 12 at 7 p,.m., Book Talk meets at Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & aging 6.17 yards per play. Library, 1515 W. Main St. in Durant, to discuss SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 50¢ “Traveling Mercies: eekend Durant Some Thoughts on DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM $ DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM Democrat DHS Lions Faith,” by national W1.50 They haven’t cracked capture bestselling author Anne Lamott. Marion Hill, lo- THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Choctaw Nation Kingston title cal mystery writer, will Foster Care fights SPORTS 6 lead discussion of the child abuse 5.50 since 2009. So, yes, book she describes as Council rejects DIA director plan PAGE 8 “thoughtful, sometimes Over the wall… touching, often hi- larious.” Copies of Book New plans year one under Dan Mul- Talk selections are Hitchcock said he was available for purchase “overhead.” concerned over the idea of Questions aboutlast August. ordinance Under the new raised “We would no longer be at the library service rector would have been the director answering to plan, the executive direc- sending up to $800,000 per desk. The public is BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS paid by the city and report two bodies. tor’s salary would be paid year to the DIA for ‘over- len is a success. welcome at the group’s [email protected] to the city manager. At the “What happens when from proceeds of a fran- 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. for providing power at the Hawthorne, Chad Hitch- chosen book to discuss Authority (DIA) will be DIA and answered to its Rundel said that ulti- TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 CMC expansion. Rundel cock and Oden Grube vot- Heat check: Just right. but will be the annual without an executive di- board of directors for that mately, the director would said this would give the ed against the plan. Mayor 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 a plan presented Councilman Mike Dills DURANTDEMOCRAT.COM 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. fi re to transportation to Tommy Kramer, retired [email protected] No. 14 Utah State take its summer break, Under the plan, the di- public health services are resuming on September Matthew Nahrstedt challenged. Without a plan, 13. Nahrstedt said city leaders Groups plan homelessit as we shelters go,” he said of the for county doesn’t believe Durant can Singing Church Women resources for them, or ser- proposed shelter, which is be successful unless it has a would be hard pressed to ready provide on-the-spot of Oklahomawill be in vices for transitional liv- being erected in his spare (10-1) 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, ties don’t just happen,” said building a 24-bed shelter lianceHealth in Durant. Arena, 130 Magnolia Av. represents Ward 2, was at Bryan County’s home- 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 Next: at No. 21 Boise 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 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. State. the Fairgrounds. Food W. Reynolds Community t Glory Bound Pentecostal out of homelessness a few Durant. While recent busi- ters are in the works, one will be served at noon empty pool at Carl Albert Park, getting the pool refur- Center & Library Tuesday “We desperately need Church in Calera said do- nesses have produced jobs, planned for Durant and years ago. She went on to and a live auction and bished for the coming swim season. night. In addition to asking a homeless shelter,” said nations are being accepted Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat Grube said the company’s another already under become a nurse herself. “I silent auction will be questions and expressing Pamela Mitchell Robinson, for clothing, hygiene items 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. The Aggies’ dream There were no serious injuries after this vehicle drove through a wrought iron fence and over a 12-foot wall Tuesday in the taxes. This will signifi PAGE8 library include clothing, chairs, books and this pair of shoes. for the children. Tickets Zach Maxwell | Durant Democrat of the city marked with United Way. “We’ve had “We’ve been raising our SEE SHELTERS, parking lot of Whataburger. Durant police on the scene said the driver went to the hospital with a possible minor injury, “We need more retail crease the level of aid for can be purchased at the Pool work on possible improvements. a homeless problem for a 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 season was nearly side- 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 tracked by a Colorado 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 State Hail Mary. 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 BY MICHAEL CLEMENTS 9 and the concert is free, named her Aunt Jane after a ghost that haunts the fort,” he said. The Rendezvous opened 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 54 percent of Rock Creek voters th said this will enhance security Bryan County Commissioners 27 Annual Rendezvous $750,000 renovation. Pub- For now, the real ac- turned down the proposition with disappointed. by allowing school personnel to tabled action on opening a section FALLS at Fort Washita Thursday lic Works Director Marty 46 percent approving. The Okla- tion is in the pool. In re- Colbert voters approved a control who has access to school 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. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 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 closed the gap to 34-23 at 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 the halftime break. you may have peace. schools as strike goesenough,” Duvall on said. “I OBITUARIES, 2 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 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, [email protected] COMICS, 4 feet from her porch. The teams matched the world.” OKLAHOMA CITY — have already canceled BY ZACH MAXWELL “Cars would be running up and tor on the budget, said he [email protected] County EMS was on the 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.” each other in the third 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 quarter, posting equal 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 20 point outings in 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 quarter. SE would get 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 within seven points on a 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 fi lled with children’s tales. A Durant woman was seriously sett of Fort Towson. “The to encourage the children Southeastern since August again for publication for al- There are no seats – except SPORTS, 6 injured after swerving her vehicle to pair of Briley Moon free ISSUE 274 kids know the bus, you to read more. Program Co- 2008. Wallace says he was most 30 years. for the driver of course. 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. nis and Billie Letts, and at an online site and won a said there is also a home get so excited, it makes it point out that they don’t BIBLE Sixty-two-year-old Dianne Houston the late Howard Starks, all publishing contract with visitation component to own to Plano Medical Center, all worth it.” actually take the kids any- BY MATT SWEARENGIN was fl throws, before the deficit former English instructors the program. When the 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 moved back to 11 points 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- at the break. 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- Southeastern was nev- 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 er able to kickstart a 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 rally in the fourth quar- ADDRESS: section. “A group went to the capitol ter, getting outscored in the frame 17-14, with a Moon three in the closing seconds setting the final score at 71-57. From Southeastern Athletics.

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AP Top 25 Heat Check: Why not Mis- souri and Oklahoma State? Silo baseball standout By RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football Writer There are four teams that have al- ready lost four games in the latest AP Top 25, about the number that would usually be found in the final poll of the signs with NOC-Enid season. So why not a team with five losses, BY KEVIN FARR a drawing card for the Rebel like Oklahoma State (6-5)? Or Missou- For the Democrat stalwart. ri (7-4), which has surged since losing Former Southeastern play- its first four Southeastern Conference Over the past three years, er Nolan Fanning is current- games? Dylan Turner has been one ly an assistant with the Jets Oklahoma State has victories of the catalysts for the Silo and they also sport some of against three teams that did show up baseball squad on the way the best facilities in the state in the rankings this week in No. 11 to three state championship with a turf field on their own Texas, No. 12 West Virginia and No. 21 rings. campus with also access to Boise State. The Pokes also came with- The senior southpaw how- David Allen Ballpark in Enid in a 2-point conversion of beating No. ever has always had one on a regular basis. 6 Oklahoma. prime goal in mind – compet- “Enid had their eye on Mizzou has won three straight, in- ing in college – and will have me for quite a while,” Turn- cluding a resounding road victory that opportunity after sign- er said. “They showed me against No. 13 Florida, since falling to ing a scholarship offer last around campus on my visit No. 17 Kentucky in a game in which week with Northern Oklaho- and I loved the atmosphere some questionable officiating boosted ma College in Enid. and winning tradition they the Wildcats. The Tigers also played “It’s just a tremendously have developed. I’ve played No. 1 Alabama and No. 5 Georgia more amazing feeling,” Turner up there several times in competitively than most. commented. “My ultimate summer ball and am com- Heat Check is not about to get into a goal for years has been to go fortable with the location. knock-down fight for Oklahoma State to the next level and compete I just felt it was a good pro- Michael Clements | Durant Democrat and Missouri, but during a strange to just see where I’m at. Prob- gram to sign with. Soil baseball standout, Dylan Turner, puts his committment to season with plenty of parity in college ably since I first had a ball in “They probably have the Northern Oklahoma College at Enid in writing surrounded by his football after the first tier of teams my hand and was old enough best facilities of any college family in Silo. they have as a good a case as several to understand the game in in the state outside of Divi- teams that are ranked this week. kid pitch. sion I. It’s just top notch.” over Fletcher this fall. expect a whole lot of differ- The voters did make room for Army “I just want to continue to Through the past couple He expects to continue that ence what I have faced in in the Top 25, which Heat Check en- better myself and keep going of seasons Turner has estab- success on to the collegiate high school and summer ball. thusiastically endorses. forward. I’m ready for the lished himself as one of the level and fill a key role in the I just have to step into it like No. 1 Alabama (11-0) challenge.” top lefthanded pitchers in the Jet pitching rotation from its another game. You have the start. to know everybody is work- Next: vs. Auburn For several years NOC- state while piling up mound Enid has been one of the top victories in rapid fashion for “They told me they expect ing to get better and I have Not going to worry too much about me to be one of their confer- to continue to better myself a sleepy half against The Citadel un- Division II junior college pro- the Rebels, including a dom- grams in the state of Okla- inant effort in a state tour- ence rotation starters on the as well on a daily basis. I am less Auburn starts running triple-op- mound,” he added. “I don’t grateful for the opportunity.” tion, maybe. homa, which was definitely nament opening round win Heat check: Just right. No. 2 Clemson (11-0) Next: vs. South Carolina The Tigers have not allowed an of- fensive touchdown when the game NWH Hoop Shoot winners was competitive since Sept. 29 against Syracuse. Heat check: Just right. No. 3 Notre Dame (11-0) Next: at Southern California Irish offensive coordinator Chip Long showed a wrinkle against Syr- acuse, getting running backs Dexter Williams and Tony Jones into the short routes that QB Ian Book uses so successfully. Heat check: Just right. No. 4 Michigan (10-1) Next: at No. 10 Ohio State Red-zone problems are holding back the Wolverines. They are convert- ing trips inside the opponents 20 into touchdowns only 58 percent of the time (91st in the nation). Michigan set- tled for six field goals against Indiana, none longer than 33 yards. Heat check: Just right. No. 5 Georgia (10-1) Next: vs. Georgia Tech. Bulldogs fans got to enjoy QB Justin Fields in the rout of UMass. The five- star freshman had 100 yards rushing, 121 yards passing and accounted for three touchdowns. Heat check: Just right. No. 6 Oklahoma (10-1) Next: at No. 12 West Virginia. Here’s the argument for giving QB Kyler Murray the Heisman: The Soon- ers defense is so bad they need to their quarterback to be great more than Alabama needs Tua Tagovailoa to be great. Heat check: Too hot. Photo provided | NWH Northwest Heights Hoop Shoot winners and runner-ups were announced Friday during Rise and Shine. From left, Coach Currence, Boston Browder (Boys Winner), Avery Blackburn (Girls winner), Cameron Brown (Boys runner-up), Sawyer Boydston (Girls runner-up), and Coach SEE TOP 25, PAGE 7 Powell. Boston and Avery will go on to the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest in December. Savage Storm falls in first road outing Despite 22 points from the field with a pair Webb and Johnson from Katie Webb, a of threes. handled all of the scor- rough-shooting second She was joined in ing in the first quarter quarter left Southeast- double figures by Ka- for the Storm, with Webb ern in a whole they were tie Branam who turned finishing with seven in unable to get out of on in 11 points with a pair the frame while Johnson Friday in a 71-57 loss at of threes, while Tracy drained a pair of threes Pittsburg State in Pitts- Johnson just missed to finish with six, but SE burg, Kan. double-digits with nine trailed 14-13 at the end of The loss drops the Sav- points on a trio of threes. the first. age Storm to 1-1 on the The remainder of the PSU opened the sec- season heading into a Storm’s scoring came ond quarter on a 10-2 nine-day break around from Briley Moon and run and the Storm found the Thanksgiving with Jordan Benson off the itself down 24-15 before the team returning to bench as they each a Webb three at the mid- action on Nov. 25 at 2 turned in seven points. way point of the quarter p.m. in Bloomer Sulli- Webb also led the closed the gap to 24-18. van Arena against Texas storm on the glass with That was as close as SE A&M-Commerce. eight rebounds, while would get after the run, Webb’s 22 points led Johnson was right be- with the Gorillas push- all scorers in the contest hind with seven boards. ing out to a 14 point lead and marks her second Webb and Alix Rob- before a Jordan Ben- 20-point scoring outing inson each handed out son three at the buzzer Dan Hoke | SE in as many games. She two assists, while Moon Shown is Southeastern Women’s Basketball player Katie Webb. finished shooting 9-of-15 snagged three steals. SEE FALLS, PAGE 7