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Fundraiser set for accident State Supreme Court to decide on victim’s funeral expenses city manager election issue A fundraising event will be held Friday and JERRY FINK sued Carl Grauberger, cil should set an election ernment met the require- tering contradictory Saturday, April 16 and MANAGING EDITOR representing those who date on the question. ments of state law ... findings, in that it found The issue over wheth- want to revert to the al- That date ostensibly which requires a petition that it was not “review- 17 at Billy’s Bar in Eu- er to hold an election to faula on behalf of Kristi dermanic form of gov- would have been set by to change form of govern- ing the petition for its change the form of city ernment that is overseen the Council at its regu- ment to be “filed at least substantive validity,” Heneha-Roubidoux. government in Eufaula is The money will be used by a full-time mayor. lar monthly meeting on 120 days before the filing and also then finding now before the Supreme Opposition to the April 5. date for the next munici- that the “substantive va- to help pay for the funeral Court of the State of of Kristi’s marital part- change want to keep the However, Tulsa attor- pal general election.” lidity” had already been Oklahoma. current form of govern- ney David Weatherford, 2 – The Trial Court determined by the city ner Stephanie Heneha- No hearing date has Roubidoux, 30, who was ment whose day-to-day representing Sellers, filed committed error by find- attorney. It is undisput- been set. operation is overseen by a Petition in Error with ing that there was a time- ed that all petitions sub- killed in a car wreck on Proponents of the March 18. a city manager who is the State Supreme Court ly petition to change the mitted prior to October change filed a petition in hired by an elected city on March 17, thus put- form of government … 8, 2020, were invalid, as Billy’s Bar, located in McIntosh County Dis- Longtown at 16443 State council. ting the election on hold. as the petitions submit- found by the city attor- trict Court in January re- After considering The issues raised by ted more than 120 days ney. Highway 9, is hosting the questing an election. Op- fundraiser. briefs filed by attorneys Weatherford in the ap- prior to he statutory elec- 4 – The trial court com- ponents filed a protest, for both parties in the peal include allegations tion (scheduled on April mitted error by finding The event includes: alleging a number of er- - 7:30 p.m., Friday a case, District Judge Mi- that: 6, 2021) were all found to that a petition could meet rors that invalidated the chael Hogan ruled on 1 - The Trial court be deficient by the city at- the statutory deadline re- Modified Blind Draw petition. Dart Tourney. March 8 that Grauber- committed error by find- torney. quired ... when signatures Martha Sellers, repre- ger’s petition was valid ing that the petition to 3 – The trial court had not been obtained for - Noon, Saturday a Jack senting the opposition, and Jill Tourney followed and that the City Coun- change the form of gov- committed error by en- the petition. by a Throwdown Quali- fier along with raffles, an auction and pies in the face. Council considering - 1 p.m. Saturday a Blind Draw Cornhole ambulance options; also Tourney. For details call 918- 452-3793. agrees to switch software server companies

Golf tourney JERRY FINK with Pafford EMS, and MANAGING EDITOR on February 23 they said benefit set The City Council dealt they would compile in- with two frustrating is- formation on what would A benefit golf tourna- sues at Monday’s month- be needed to house an ment will be held at 9 ly meeting, one continues ambulance in town. a.m., May 15 at Fountain- to be a frustration and the As of April 2, at 2:40 head Creek Golf Course other problem the Coun- p.m., Foos said, Pafford with the proceeds going cil was able to resolve. EMS claims to still be re- to Santa’s Soldiers and The issues were the viewing the City’s request Team Up To Clean Up. ambulance service pro- for information. A four-man scramble STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL vided by Pafford EMS, “Approximately two will feature teams of four Disc golfer aims for a hole at Wetlands Park. which has been a sore weeks earlier Pafford EMS players. point for many people in had claimed they had the The $400 entry fee per town, and the other issue information and were just team includes green fees, Disc Golf Tournament brings was alleged poor service waiting for an email from golf cart rental, lunch and provided by Computer the City, but they continue two drink tickets. the community together Information Concepts, to stall and be unrespon- There is a 28-team lim- the company that pro- sive,” Foos said. it. CURTIS HARTSHORN day, you saw our disc golf weather was perfect and vides the City’s software. Foos said the City is Sponsors include LAKE EUFAULA DISC GOLF ALLIACE PRES. course covered with men so was the condition of The Council resolved looking at another op- NAPA Auto Parts and The Second Annual and women from around the course. the software issue by tion, but is not ready to Mama Tigs Wood Fired Spring Sling Disc Golf the country throwing For the past month agreeing to change the announce specifics at this Pizza. Tournament is in the bright colored plastic leading up to this event, City’s provided to Tyler time. To register or for spon- books. discs. Players from as far many from the Eufaula Technologies, a Plano, “It’s not a quick solu- sorship contact Amy at If you were anywhere away as Florida came to community were in- Texas company. tion, the planning pro- NAPA, 918-689-2112, or near the cove or Wetlands compete on our newly Ambulance service cess is likely a 6-12 month Bob at Mama Tigs, 918- Park area this last Satur- redesigned course. The See DISC GOLF, page A3 Pafford EMS has a con- implementation period if 805-9448. tract with the McIntosh the option is successful,” County Commissioners Foos said. to provide service for the Until then, the City entire county. continues to attempt to GriefShare The company stations work with Pafford. an ambulance north of City software program Eufaula in the Texanna Foos told the Council Road area. Councilman there have been major underway Todd Warren has pointed issues with Computer out that construction on Information Concepts A new GriefShare U.S. Highway 69 between (CIC) for several months. group started on Wednes- Texanna Road and State “It (recently) took ap- day, April 7. The 13-week Highway 9 has left resi- proximately four hours program will meet on COURTESY dents of Eufaula vulner- to get CIC to answer their Wednesday evenings at Pride of Eufaula band at the OSSAA State Band Contest. able in emergencies and phones, and the staff was 6 p.m., in the East wing, has urged Pafford to park told that there was a sys- Room 220-A at the an ambulance in town. tem issue and there was Checotah First Baptist Police Chief Mark no estimate on when the Church under facilita- Band hits high note in state competition Goodwin and City Man- system would be opera- tors, Wilmatine Griffin ager Jacob Foos have been tional,” Foos said. and Beth Blackwell. It is a Earns superior rating attempting to meet with The system was down free program and anyone school band can achieve. Pafford officials for over for several days. It was going through the loss of “The band earned straight superior ratings from To earn this award, the two months to discuss partially restored on a loved one is welcome. all six state judges, literally the highest score possible. band must earn superior the issue, but have been March 25 and not fully GriefShare is a week- This award is equivalent to a state championship in ratings at OSSAA Re- unsuccessful in holding restored until April 1. ly non-denominational sporting events.” gional Marching Contest, a substantive discussion “During the prolonged support group for people – Rusty Helms OSSAA District Concert with them.. outage City Hall opera- grieving the death of a Band Contest and earn The issue was brought tions came to a stop. A loved one. The group of- The Pride of Eufau- Contest in Elk City, earn- superior ratings on stage up in the Feb. 1 Council workaround had to be fers a comfortable envi- la band competed on ing the OSSAA State and in sight reading at meeting. done to do payroll. Util- ronment where the emo- Wednesday, March 31 at Sweepstakes Award, which state, said Band Director Foos said Goodwin ity bills were delayed in See GRIEFSHARE, page A3 the OSSAA State Band is the highest honor a high Rusty Helms. was able to make contact See CITY COUNCIL, page A3

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • April 8, 2021 Opponents react to governor’s signing of education bills Puts rural schools in the crosshairs OKLAHOMA CITY these bills were stage- Hofmeister made the fol- rounded education.” ic changes in a commu- ban — requested nor ad- - Members of the Okla- managed from behind lowing remarks after the Rural and Small-Town nity, a move Pope is con- vocated for this bill. The homa House Democrat the scenes. A coordi- House and Senate both Table of Common cerned rural areas will changes caused by the Education Policy Team nated effort ensured that passed education bills Interests come to regret. passage of this bill will released the following last-minute language regarding open transfer “Very disheartening,” “I’ve lived through especially hurt our urban statement last week in was dropped in the bill, and the school funding said Clay Pope, Chairman oil busts and farm cri- and rural schools. response to the passage and the new language formula. of the Rural and Small- sis’ before and seen “During the debate, of Senate Bill 783 and to- was treated as a foregone “Today marks one step Town Table of Com- what can happen,” Pope lawmakers who spoke in day’s signing by the gov- conclusion evidenced by forward and two steps mon Interests described said.“Some say this bill support of the bill talked ernor of both SB783 and a pre-scheduled ‘victory back for public educa- the passage of HB 2078, won’t negatively effect about funding following House Bill 2078. bill signing’ this after- tion. While Senate Bill a measure designed to things. Others fear it’s de- the child. We know that it “Today, the governor noon. 783 holds real promise change the school fund- signed to start the long- already does. That’s what and the Legislature fixed Oklahoma students for many families and ing formula to negatively desired goal of some to our funding formula was a problem that didn’t ex- will continue to suffer students, House Bill impact schools with de- start ‘weeding out’ rural set up to do and has done ist. Last year 25,000 kids until the Legislature and 2078 unfortunately com- clining enrollment. schools without actually for years. successfully transferred this governor deliver sub- promises any gains that “The State Senate has calling for consolidation. “Another debate point schools. This is a solution stance instead of show.” would come with open decided to follow the Over time I guess we will we heard was that this looking for a problem. Education Policy Team transfers. House of Representatives see who’s right. I worry change will increase per The real obstacle pub- members signing the “Children in rural in passing this conceived we are gambling with ru- pupil funding. That is lic schools face is the lack statement: Oklahoma deserve to bill,” Pope said. “It’s ex- ral Oklahoma’s future. inaccurate. This bill only of legislative interest in Rep. Andy Fugate, D- have a high quality ed- tremely disappointing Oklahoma Education shuffles money — and fixing the critical issues Del City ucation and HB 2078 that so many rural legis- Association does not give students an driving families to seek Rep. Melissa Provenz- potentially jeopardizes lators decided to follow OEA President Alicia extra penny. Our children other schools. ano, D-Tulsa (primary that. This bill removes direction from folks out- Priest’s response to HB deserve better. Touted as “parent author) financial safeguards side their districts to sup- 2078: “Even with bipartisan choice,” the open transfer Rep. Trish Ranson, D- meant to protect all stu- port this act.” “The quick passage of opposition, the Senate bill does not actually im- Stillwater dents from the impact The measure in ques- HB 2078 and Gov. Stitt’s passed the bill 27-19. We prove choices for parents. Rep. John Waldron, D- of abrupt changes in the tion will change the subsequent signing of the thank those who stood Parents and guardians Tulsa local economy. Kids will school funding formula bill is disappointing. with the majority of are still forced to choose State School lose when schools are to remove any financial “It is disappointing be- Oklahoma taxpayers who between one underfund- Superintendent forced to make sudden cushion in the formula cause no school district say they want well-fund- ed school and another Hofmeister cuts in essential services for schools facing declin- — rural, urban, or subur- ed schools.” underfunded school. State Superintendent and opportunities which ing enrollment due to Additionally, both of of Public Instruction Joy provide access to a well- economic or demograph- Eufaula Area Calendar (If you would like to list your routine meetings on the School choice advocates thank lawmakers Eufaula Area Calendar please sent the information to [email protected], or call 918-689-2191 or mail to the Eufaula Indian Journal, 109 S. Main St., Eufaula, for passing eduction bills 74432. Include the event, time, place and contact infor- mation) OKLAHOMA CITY - School child, you should have the right to students). HB 2078 passed 27-19 choice advocates praised the Okla- pursue that option,” said Choice- in the Senate and now heads to the homa Legislature for advancing Matters Executive Director Robert governor’s desk. Finding hope two landmark education bills that Ruiz. “SB 783 is a huge step in en- “It’s important for schools to be Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones of they say together empower parents suring that the quality of your edu- funded for the students they are ac- addiction. It is a meeting where you will find educa- and increase accountability in pub- cation is not tied to your zip code or tually educating, not the students tion, inspiration and a community of other loved ones lic schools. your family’s income. This is a major they educated two years ago,” said who have been impacted by addiction. Don’t miss this The Oklahoma House of Repre- win for all parents, especially those Ruiz. “First, it protects the integrity opportunity to find the hope you have been search- sentatives today passed Senate Bill looking for more choices within the of the system and ensures tax dol- ing for. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the 783 by a vote of 65-30. SB 783 al- public school system.” lars are being spent as they were month. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: North Fork Baptist lows for true and transparent open Also today, the Oklahoma State intended. Second, it is another tool Church. Contact information: findinghopeeufaula@ transfers within the public school Senate passed House Bill 2078, which provides parents with more gmail.com Meetings are open to all. system and provides that school which amends the school funding leverage and power in the public districts must accept transfer stu- formula to reflect more current school system. If a school is grow- dents unless they are at or over student enrollment counts. The ing because of its performance or capacity. The bill now heads to the current system, which relies on a because it offers services others do CYSSe laNe desk of Governor Kevin Stitt for “three year high” student count, not, it should benefit from that. HB his consideration. allows multiple schools to col- 2078 allows parents to take their (BUCKSKiN) “As a parent, if you believe there lect funds for the same students (a dollars with them when they select is a better option for educating your loophole known as counting “ghost the school of their choice.” Yahola Tiger Jr. ed to attend. My name is Yahola Other news Tiger Jr. I’ll be writing a Wedding Bells for Ca- monthly column regard- leb Scott, grandson of ing news and information Chester and Ruby Scott House passes resolution condemning about Native people. at 4:30 p.m., April 24 at Spring has sprung. The the Cornerstone Baptist monarchs are on their Church, Little Axe. He is a violence against Asians way. The smell of wild rookie patrolman with the onions is a sure sign that OHP in the Shawnee area. A resolution con- cans and Pacific Island- spring has arrived. The The Eufaula Indian demning violence and ers. With this resolution, ceremonial grounds are Community (EIC) has hateful rhetoric against we are telling the AAPI cleaning their camps and reorganized. The commu- Asian Americans and Pa- community—especially grounds to get ready for a nity meeting is Thursday, cific Islanders was unani- our AAPI children—that new season of dancing. April 29, at the EIC build- mously adopted by the they are seen, valued, Two young ladies who ing, 800 Birkes Road. House last week. loved, and that nobody served a princesses for the Meeting time is 6 p.m. Get House Resolution has a right to take away Eufaula/Canadian Tribal involved and see what ac- 1015, authored by Rep. their safety or self-worth.” Town (ECTT), have been tivities and services they Cyndi Munson, D-OKC, Munson is the first selected as cheerleaders have to offer. acknowledged the his- Asian American woman for the 2021-2022 year. Okfuskee Indian Bap- tory of racism against elected to the Oklahoma Grace Tiger (2019-2020) tist (circa 1868) is reorga- AAPI community mem- Legislature. Rep. Daniel and Yvette Sanchez (2020- nizing. After the death of bers, including the recent Pae, R-Lawton, joined 2021) have been chosen to their pastor to the virus attacks in Georgia. Ad- Munson as a co-author cheer on the Iron Heads. in 2020, they are planning ditionally, the document on the resolution. We are proud of these the future of the church. If condemned the rhetoric “The heartbreaking young ladies for their abil- you are looking for a place that often proceeds hate shootings in Atlanta re- ities and hard work. They of worship, these are good crimes. As the resolu- flect a long list of violent are good ambassadors for people to share that expe- tion points out, examples crimes and discrimina- ECTT and epitomize the rience. of this rhetoric have in- tion against the Asian strength and beauty of West Eufaula Baptist creased since the COVID American and Pacific Is- our Native women. (circa 1850) reports on COURTESY Upcoming events progress of its new Fel- pandemic began. lander community since State rep. Cyndi Munson, D-oKC, today presented house resolu- “This resolution is im- the COVID-19 pandemic Wild Onion Dinners: lowship Hall. The second tion 1015, which condemns violence and hateful rhetoric against - April 10: Davis Cha- portant to all of us but es- began one year ago,” Pae asian americans and Pacific islanders. The resolution passed phase (electrical) will be- pecially children who are said. “Incendiary rheto- unanimously. pel UMC, Coweta; carry gin in two weeks. An an- growing up right now,” ric, xenophobic resent- out only; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. nouncement of a dedica- Munson said. “As a gov- ment, and scapegoating We can’t become de- all my colleagues in the - April 17: Concharty tion is forthcoming. erning body, we are tak- have led us to today. sensitized to tragedies House against hate and UMC at 19040 Garfield For the May issue, I am ing a stand against those “We must acknowl- like what happened in violence,” Fugate said. Road, Okmulgee conducting an unscien- who wish to disparage edge and condemn rac- Atlanta, nor should we “We cannot be top ten ECTT Activities: tific survey about which or harm Asian Ameri- ist rhetoric and actions. give in to us-versus-them until we learn to love our - April 10: Monthly organization has the best factionalism. We need to neighbors as much as we ECTT meeting, 11 a.m.; wild onion dinner. Call or listen and learn from one love ourselves.” West Eufaula Church text me at 457-6671. All another because more The resolution received - May 1: Arts & Crafts, you onion heads let me empathy leads to a better praise from outside of the Posey Park, 9 a.m. to 4 know your opinions. society.” Capitol as well. p.m. Tack Dinner from 11 As I mention, this is Rep. Andy Fugate, one “I feel that passing this a.m. to 2 p.m. at 502 Foley, a monthly column. Na- of three Asian Americans resolution is a step in the carry out only. tive churches, ceremonial serving in the Oklahoma right direction for us,” - May 15: Princess grounds, native commu- House, echoed his fellow said Thuan H. Nguyen, crowning for ECTT, 2 nities, family reunions, representatives’ senti- the president of the Asian p.m. Rachel Scott of Nor- etc., let me know what is ment toward the resolu- District Cultural Associa- man is the new princess. happening in the native tion. tion. “I hope with this res- She is of the Chickasaw, world. “I’m proud to stand as olution we all can rise to- Sac/Fox and Mvskoke Mvto-Hvtvm cehec- an Asian American with gether and stand as one.” tribes. The public is invit- ares.

Thursday, April 8, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 DISC GOLF CITY COUNCIL from page A1 job of getting the course course. Special thanks to our from page A1 bathroom,” White said. volved in getting pre- mowed in time. Between now and next hole sponsors: Gentle being mailed out. Cus- “Pilots would drag in pared for this big event. Competition with big year our goal is to en- Giant Home Solutions, tomers could not check on lounge chairs to sit.” Members of the Lake Eu- events in Tulsa and Okla- courage more local play- Edward Jones, Esca- the status of their account. Now, there is free wifi faula Disc Golf Alliance homa City hurt our num- ers to participate in the lated Greens, Bank of Any payments, new cus- and a weather station (LEDGA) framed out bers some. Still, 61 golf- tournament, especially Eufaula, Eufaula Cana- tomer accounts, address so pilots can keep up on the teepads so McQuay ers showed up to enjoy women players. dian Tribal Town, East changes, etc. had to be weather conditions. Construction could come 36 holes of disc golf on Beginning Thursday, Central Electric Co., handwritten and properly There is also a snack pour the cement for us. two courses in McIntosh June 24, the Wetlands Sisson Appraisal, Farm- saved until the system was bar. We were able to get County. Eighteen partici- Disc Golf Course will ers State Bank, Basket- back online, and then all Creek artist Jon Tiger the individual hole signs pants were professional have its first DG League. case, Eagle Hills Disc of the information had to has agreed to provide put up just in time. Team disc golf players compet- The League will run for Golf, Randy Randleman, be entered into the sys- some artwork for the fa- Up to Clean Up came out ing for a combined purse 12 weeks ending with an Eufaula Pharmacy, Hunn tem,” Foos said. cility to make it more the Saturday before to of $2,335. Matt Bell won awards ceremony. The Funeral Home, Jason Kirk Cunningham, a appealing with a Native pick up trash, rake and overall first place setting LEDGA is hoping this Burns, Keith Shaw, Jer- representative of Tyler American flare. do all they could to make the new course record will encourage many Eu- emy Owen, Randall A. Technologies, outlined White said another the park look nice. Then at Wetlands Disc Golf faula area residents to Mansfield, PLS, Hangin’ 8 Tyler’s services. hanger will be built, twice Jeb Jones and the rest of Course with a 43. He come and enjoy your new BBQ and McQuay Con- After the presentation, the size of the largest one the city crew did a great shot a 49 at the Checotah course. struction. the Council agreed to now at the airport. make the change, which A transformer is also will cost about $131,000 being added to the facil- the first year, which in- ity, which will end black- cludes training, hardware outs during bad weather. and software. After the A blackout at midnight first year the annual cost makes it impossible for will be $45,000 for the pilots to see the landing following four years. strip, he said. The first year’s cost will White said there has be paid from from the Di- already been an increase saster Emergency Fund. in the number of pilots “We will make your life coming into Eufaula, a lot easier,” Cunningham many from places such as said. Canada, Ireland and Aus- Tyler specializes in lo- tralia. cal governments. It has “Eufaula has a great 2,400 clients in 40 states, reputation and we want including 80 in Oklaho- to continue to improve,” ma. Among Oklahoma he said. clients are Checotah and White envisions events Claremore. being held at the airport, Cunningham said such as an art festival and the company is listed on fly-ins and other things to the New York Stock Ex- attract the general public. change and in the past A major project will be COURTESY two years has had over a the construction of a con- Tournament Director Mike Delorro; Masters Division Winners: Victor Frescas, Jeff Crittenden, Curtis Hartshorn; Professional Winner: Matt billion dollars in revenue. crete taxiway and apron Bell; Women’s Division winners: Nicole Curry, Britney Robinson; Men’s Division Winners: Grant Shipman, Derek Gish, Devon Underhill. “Our technology is rehabilitation. second to none,” he said. Bids are expected to be He noted that in 89 let in the next three to five percent of the times cus- months for the $564,300 tomers have called with project, ultimately paid problems, the problems for by the Federal Avia- were resolved during the tion Administration. first call. City ordinance Foos said with the CIC modifications it usually takes three or The Council agreed to four calls to resolve an is- modify three ordinanc- sue. es, including regulations It may take as long as a concerning the parking year for Tyler’s programs of campers, travel trailers to become fully opera- and inoperative vehicles tional. in residential areas. Eufaula The change also allows Municipal Airport• for the use of metal roofs Adam White, Director on businesses and resi- of Tourism and Econom- dences. ic Development, updated A third change re- the Council on various lates to animal control, projects being undertak- which now allows a judge en at the local airport. to make a determina- The goal is to attract tion whether an animal more pilots to the area, is dangerous and what, which will have an im- if any, restrictions may COURTESY pact on the city’s revenue. be put in place (such as The Pride of Eufaula senior band members who competed on March Amanda Cox, Timothy Summers, Alexis Tootill, Alexander Worley, “Every hour spent on higher fencing). 31 in the OSSAA State Band Contest in Elk City included Noah Alex- Kailyn Willis, Cayla Cox and Ryleigh Martin. ground, $180 is spent in Splash Pad ander, Nicholas Bradford, Raylee Bratton, Gabe Bell, Robert Dodd, the community,” he said. Foos updated the Among the projects is Council on fund raising making a lounge area that for a splash pad. is more inviting. So far more than Over 100! Oklahoma Man charged with sexual “It used to be very ba- $44,000 in donations have been raised. Centenarians Celebrating assault of 8-year-old sic, just four walls and a

April Birthdays Thomas Eugene Cor- March 29 following an ley, 61, of Eufaula, has investigation launched a Pauline Minnick, 101- Payne been charged with rape week earlier by McIntosh GRIEFSHARE Payne Vera Lawhorn, 104 - by instrumentation, County Sheriff’s Depart- from page A1 tial. No one is pressured Olivia Whitaker, 102- Tulsa child sexual abuse and ment Detective Jared tions and process of grief to talk, but most people Oklahoma Betty Wolfe, 101 - lewd exhibition in con- West. are understood and wel- eventually feel the need Hazel Cusac, 101 - Tulsa nection with a case in- Associate District comed. to share. Members come Payne Hattie Hall, 105 - Lat- volving an eight-year-old Judge Brendon Bridges, Participants learn for help and end up help- Bertha Thies, 102 - imer girl. on March 31, entered a practical strategies for ing each other. It doesn’t Cleveland Hulda Atwater, 106 - The alleged victim told not guilty plea on behalf grief recovery through matter how long ago the Bill Rapp, 101 - Pot- Tulsa investigators the sexual of the defendant and set the highly acclaimed vid- death occurred, if you are tawatomie Attention: 100-year- assaults had been taking bond at $250,000. eo series and group dis- still struggling, come join Joe Hardin, 102 - olds, family and friends, place routinely since she A pre-preliminary cussion. Everything said the group and find hope Washington Centenarians of Okla- was four or five years old. hearing conference was in the group is confiden- again. Emily Lopes, 101 - Mc- homa would like to honor Corley was charged on set for 9 a.m., April 27. Intosh those age 100 and over Ava Forrester, 103 - with a certificate. If you SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS... PAGE B4 Oklahoma Anglers Georgia Call, 101 - know someone over 100 Washington or who will soon be 100, Nelmarie Henthorne, contact Gloria Helmuth at Restaurant 104 - Tulsa 918-510-0150 or cente- Recovery Technology by James OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Evelyn Leak, 101 - nariansok.com. MON. - THURS. 7AM - 8PM 918-916-1122 FRI. - SAT. 7AM - 9PM • SUN. - 7AM - 3PM 640 Alexander Drive, Suite 104, Eufaula, Ok 74432 !Clip this Coupon REPAIR SHOP ONLY Anglers Fried Pork (Laptops and Cell Phones) Chuckwagon Special Tenderloin Topped with Hash Browns, an Egg Screen Replacements $ 00 and smothered in White Gravy IPhone and Laptop Charge Port Replacements only With FREE Drink! Must present6 coupon - Expires 04-17-21 (Coffee, Tea or Soda) Battery Replacements - Computer Virus Remover Hard Drive Replacement with Windows 10 100 Birkes Rd. Eufaula Rates: Cost of parts plus $40 labor Some IPhone screens in stock.

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Opinions Life after resurrection Letters

ble loss of one of them. We have all prayed for healings while pleading for God to move His mighty hand to Thank you ease our suffering. We have had a thousand sleepless Dear Editor: nights and a cried out to God as our hearts ached over We, the family of Jacob Layne Borba, want to say our greatest disappointments. thank you to all the first responders that gave of their However, maybe there was a purpose for the pain time to work the collision of March 3, 2021 on Hwy. and healing is coming through our tears? Maybe the 9 East. heartbreak was to remind us that this place is not To Jacob’s and our friends that were on the scene, it Easter 2021 has come and gone but as I celebrated our final destination and all these trials of our lives gives some comfort knowing he wasn’t alone. the Resurrection of my Savior, I also was reminded of were only there to show us His mercies. Yes, these To our family and friends that were there for us im- the excruciating pain He went through on the cross blessings actually came by us going through all the mediately and continue to stay in contact. for my redemption. That thought alone made me real- pain and disappointments so we could see we have To his co-workers, friends and school mates who, ize that the real purpose of my life was my life after a heavenly home waiting with a loving Savior who through your own sadness of his passing, were there my resurrection. For you see, I too was dead in sin, understands all our pains because He took our place. for us and continue to be. Your presence at Jacob’s but unlike Jesus who was innocent I was not so in- These hard times were actually blessings in disguise dinner and funeral showed us how blessed he was to nocent. In fact, I was found guilty and sentenced to because it made us appreciate our lives after resur- know someone as thoughtful as all of you. die a lonely and painful death of heartache, despair rection. The life of resurrection, which Jesus bought Thank you for being there and helping us. and divorce. Then miraculously this man named Jesus for us, so we could live a victorious life, was already Thank you to Jennifer, Jay, Kathy and the entire fu- stepped in and took my place so I could go free. So purchased. Who doesn’t want to live victoriously neral home staff on your patience, help and under- how does one ever repay such a redeeming sacrifice right? However, victorious means there’s a victor so standing. except to take up my cross and follow Him to live my there must have been a battle too. Often blessings Thank you to the Eufaula VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary life after resurrection? come after the battles and God knows I’ve had plenty and gentlemen who helped set up and serve lunch the Does that mean I can easily forget the pain and ago- of them. So now I’m going to focus on the redemp- day of his funeral. ny I suffered prior to my resurrected new life? tion of the cross and how I can best live my life after Thank you Jeremy Jones and the Parmacated em- Of course it doesn’t. We all understand the heart- being resurrected from a life of destruction to better ployees and friends, Belva Humphrey, her son Dustin aches of this life. We have all prayed for peace, yet felt serve the One who thought I was worth dying for. Bray and family for the food and the employees of the like we were losing our minds. We have prayed for Yes, there is life after resurrection thank God and for Stigler Choctaw Nation Health Clinic for the desserts protection for our family then suffered an unimagina- that I am eternally grateful. the days before and the day of his funeral. Thank you to the ones who donated money, who gave of their time for the beautiful flowers and plants ting them at risk of home- develop and offer violence sent. For the Children lessness and incarcera- de-escalation programs. Thank you to the employees of the cemetery, thank tion and the bill would be With the growing strain you for allowing our family and friends to do the last funded by recently passed from the pandemic, bully- handshake (a tradition in Native tribes) our way. federal dollars. ing, home-life issues, and We, the family, thank each and everyone for words House Bill 1773 by other stressors, HB 1027 of compassion and the thoughtfulness. It meant more Rep. Sherrie Conley, R- outlines how to prevent to us than we can ever express. Newcastle, and Sen. Jes- bad situations from be- As Jacob always said, “Jesus loves you.” sica Garvin, R-Duncan, is coming worse. The family of Jacob Borba Lawmakers consider ideas trauma-related legislation House Bill 1104 by Rep. that would help students Mark Vancuren, R-Owas- to improve children’s lives with behavioral issues. so, and Sen. John Michael JOE DORMAN rect an omission made in This bill requires certain Montgomery, R-Lawton, Served 24 years as Eufaula’s mayor CEO – OICA state law a few years ago teacher candidates to would include the collec- This week, I want to study Multi-Tiered Sys- tion of tribal affiliation- (Part II of III parts) that reduced the age of Dear Editor: write about some of the mandatory seat belt usage tems of Support (MTSS) related student data to the great ideas for children in the teacher prepara- Student Data Accessibil- Could I run or hold office? Absolutely. The statutes for young children. Pre- allow it. Any mistakes I made have been paid for many being considered by Okla- viously, children 12 and tion program. MTSS is ity, Transparency and Ac- homa’s representatives designed to address the countability Act of 2013. years ago. Would I? Absolutely not. under were required to be I’m very happy with the new life my wonderful wife and senators. The job of a buckled in, but a change core academic and non- Schools could seek grants lawmaker is often tough; academic needs of all stu- based upon tribal enroll- Beverly and I have established in Texas for the last 22 in the law – a mistake, re- years. Of course, I will always be a Sooner. I have been fortunately, there are ally – lowered that age to dents. ment, accessing more fed- many advocates and ac- OICA has been work- eral funding to which it is blessed with a new career that I’m very happy with. We 8. have an executive consulting firm and help upper-lev- tivists who are experts in We all know the data ing for several years to entitled. their respective fields who help establish policies and While we focused this el executives and professionals with their careers. I’m show seat belts save lives. the managing partner for four offices. They include provide input and ideas. OICA strongly supports training to reduce Adverse week on good ideas go- It is the job of the Okla- Childhood Experiences ing through the Legisla- Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and also the Kansas City the bill and hopes the Leg- office. Even though we love Austin, I recently moved homa Institute for Child islature will send this bill (ACEs) with young Okla- ture, not every bill would Advocacy (OICA) to offer homans. These traumatic have a positive impact for my headquarters to our Dallas office to be closer to to Governor Stitt for his my kids in Oklahoma. Also, when you get my age you data-driven suggestions signature. events can lead to adult children. Next week, I will on policy to help lawmak- House Bill 1709 by Rep. health issues when left review ideas that need See LETTERS, page A5 ers make good decisions Brian Hill, R-Mustang, untreated by elimination some work to make each on the best path for state and Sen. Paul Rosino, R- of the long-lasting trauma of them a better policy. government to help chil- Oklahoma City, is called and counseling on how to Thank you to these dren. OICA is watching “The Successful Adult- address the situation. HB lawmakers, and the many Letters Policy 200 bills with potential hood Act.” The bill would 1773 would help provide others who work to im- The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects impacts on children still those in foster care on needed counseling by in- prove the lives of Okla- of interest to our readers. 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143 Years ago 250,000 men. Saturday, September 15, 1877 IndianThe Eufaula Journal Pepsi-Cola Plant is sold To rogers Bros. Thirty Years among the Indians Announcement was made today that Elbert Turley BY H.F. BUCKNER and Hollis G. Daily, local bottlers, have sold their Pep- Eufaula, Creek Nation, Indian Territory si-Cola Bottling company. The new owners are A.K. CHAPTER VIII – continued Rogers of Tulsa and his brother, E.L. Rogers, of Hoyt. THEIR MANNER OF WAR – PREPARATION BE- ••••• FORE GOING ON THE WAR PATH When the Indians were suddenly surprised by an 50 Years ago enemy, the first warrior who knew of it ran with all Stories from the past Thursday, April 1, 1971 his might, repeating the war whoop as he ran with all his might, and as others heard him, they also took up City election To Be Tuesday, april 6th the war whoop as they ran, until in this way all were JERRY FINK, MANAGING EDITOR The City of Eufaula will hold an election Tuesday, notified. It was not every one, however, that was al- April 6th. The purpose of the election is to elect a lowed to whoop but only certain ones appointed, and Mayor and a City Councilman in Ward 3. known to the whole tribe. It was always death by the eUFaULa To HaVe NeW HoTeL JUNe 1 Incumbent Tully O’Reilly is seeking re-election as New fireworks law to create a false alarm with this whoop, or for any Miss Baileyordinance Leases proposed Lower Floor of Tully Building City Mayor for his second term, while retired busi- than the proper ones to repeat it. Very false notions on Foley Avenue nessman T.P Collie is also a contender for the post. have prevailed relative to this whoop. It was not loud, Miss May Bailey, proprietress of the Tully Rooms In February the Council agreed to pay a full-time as nearly all have supposed, but was peculiar, and on Foley ave. has leased all the down stairs floor of the mayor $800 per month beginning the next tenure of like a suppressed cry. It was not calculated to create a building now occupied by Griff Golding’s pool hall, office. At present the salary is only $90 per month. scare or general panic for none but the initiated knew and White’s Restaurant, and will remodel same into a Incumbent Boyd Knight is seeking re-election as it, and the Creek war whoop was wholly unknown to modern hotel lobby, dining room, office, kitchen and Councilman in Ward 3 and Luke Pyle, a long-time other tribes. etc., with a swell cafe. resident, is his opponent. When the warriors recognized this whoop, each man prepared himself speedily for the fight by repar- LargesT raIN IN Years FeLL Here T.H. rogers Lumber Company ing with all haste to the principal war chief, who was The largest and heaviest rain that has fallen in Eu- grand opening set For saturdays sure to be among the first to receive the intelligence faula and McIntosh county for a nubmer of years fell The T. H. Rogers Lumber Company is celebrating and to learn all that could be learned of the number here Monday, putting the North Canadian river and its grand opening Saturday, April 3, after a beautiful and position of the enemy. all creeks out of their banks. Crops are reported badly renovation job. damaged. As noted in the flyers attached in the Journal, they LoCaL ITeMs have many specials and free prizes are to be given - Go to the fair at Muskogee athletic Club Being organized away throughout the day. - Go to the fair at Fort Gibson. An athletic club is being organized in Eufaula this The T.H. Rogers Lumber Company was founded in - The Indian Journal will soon be in a new building. week and a drive for membership is being put on. The 1900. The original yard is in Bristow. The yard in Eu- - Dr. W. H. Bailey is in town. His friends will be glad Journal will have more to say about it next week after faula was opened in 1902. to meet him. the organization has been a little more perfected and At the present time Euldeen Beebe is the manager - Gen. Ben Grierson, 10th cavalry, passed through the membership drive proven a success. and has been with Rogers Lumber Company ten years Eufaula Wednesday. ••••• this past November.

DIeD 75 Years ago Journal renovation August 15th, at John Ingrams, Eufaula. Evalina, Thursday, March 28, 1946 Those that have been around town have probably daughter of of J.L. and Mollie Norfleet aged 2 years noticed we’re getting a renovation job on our office and 1 month. They were pilgrims and strangers pass- ADVERTISEMENT: at the Journal. Will take a few weeks, since we can ing through the Indian country, and they have our Just Received … Shipment of New 1946 ELECTRIC only do half of it at a time and continue to operate, heartfelt sympathies. RADIOS! SEE THEM TODAY. MAX SILVERMAN but we’re going to be mighty proud to have a complete ••••• Department Store. new front on our building and a new floor. ••••• 100 Years ago Pilots escape Death In second Plane Crash Here Thursday, April 28, 1921 A second airplane tragedy within in the space of 25 Years ago one week was narrowly averted on Flat Top Mountain Thursday, May 2, 1996 FUgITIVe CoUNTY TreasUrer HeLD west of Lenna Friday afternoon. Wagoner, Okla., April 22 – C.E. Whitlow, fugi- Just a day after the rugged terrain of the Len- No Indictments Handed Down, tive former county treasurer of McIntosh county, for na country had divulged its week-long secret of a No Questions on Mega star whom there is a warrant charging misappropriation of wrecked At-6 airplane and the body of its pilot, A.H. The Oklahoma multi-county grand jury met this $14,000 funds of that county, was lodged in jail here Mullinax, vice president of the Lincoln Airplane cor- past week to hear testimony about the City of Eufaula’s shortly after midnight this morning by Deputy sher- poration, two flyers cracked up only 300 yards north financial transactions, but did not hand down any in- iff Ruble of Wagoner county on a charge of forgery. It of the fallen “sky-bird” and escaped with only minor dictments. is alleged that he defrauded the First National Bank bruises and cuts. The jurors will go back into session on May 6 in of Wagoner out of approximately $500 through bad Oklahoma City to hear more testimony. checks. soMe IDea oF THe DeaD IN WorLD War II Whitlow was removed form office in February of Figures of casualties in the Second World War are russian Teacher Chats about “state of Union” last year while serving his second term as treasurer. not yet exact; but it is interesting to note the figures Russia’s economy almost collapsed in 1995, but now gaehered from the newest and most available sources: it is improving, according to Alexei Malakhovski, an NoTICe To CoTToN groWers The Axis paid most heavily. Germany lost 3,500,000 assistant professor at Moscow’s Peoples Friendship Cotton planting time is almost here and we wish men. Japan’s military deaths ran to about 1,500,000. University. to call the attention of the cotton growers that it is to Italy’s losses were between 150,000 and 200,000 Malakhovaski was in McIntosh County Monday their own individual interest to plant their entire cot- and the Nazi’s satellites, including Romania, Finland, visiting Jim Gideon and his wife, Betty, of Stidham. ton crop with Acala Cotton Seed, as it matures 15 to Hungary and Bulgaria totaled about 225,000. The Russian and Gideon met two years ago while 20 days earlier and has much superior staple than the Russia, with 3,000,000 deaths, had two-thirds of the both were working oil feild jobs near the Caspian Sea average cotton that we have been growing here. total Allies losses. American official estimates of Rus- and have since become fast friends. We are selling our Acala Cotton seed at $2 per sian looses run as high as 7,000.000. bushel while they last. Come in early and get your The Britsh Empire lost 400,000 killed in action. Creek Chief Perry Beaver To Lead Acala Cotton-seed before they are all gone. The dif- The United States had 325,000 battle deaths. Tribal registration Drive ference in price that you will receive for your Acala The Free French lost 167,000, Poland about 125,000 Muscogee Nation Chief Perry Beaver will lead a cotton this fall will pay for your Acala seed and leave a and the Yugoslav guerrillas 75,000. tribal-wide voter registration drive beginning June 21 nice margin to help meet other expenses. If you do not Greek losses were 50,000, Belgium’s 7,000 and Hol- at the Creek Nation Festival and Rodeo. get your Acala cotton seed it is not our fault. - Brown land, in five days fighting in May, 1940, had 6,000illed. k More than 10,000 citizens from all over the country Bros., Eufaula China, since Pearl Harbor, has lost an estimated are expected to attend.

you cannot deny voting Because states can de- LETTERS based on race, sex, or age. cide who votes, they can The Constitution does also decide who does from page A4 not prohibit states from not, as long as the reason have to come home for a lot of funerals. Now, I’m clos- blocking voters for differ- is not illegal. So, for Jim er to Eufaula and my friends and family. We also have ent reasons. Crow, the 14th Amend- little place on Lake Texoma we like to visit, although I Gender is a good ex- ment stated you could feel like I’m cheating on Eufaula when I’m on that lake. Jim Crow voting? ample of this. Before not deny anyone the right Even more important, my two kids got their educa- the passage of the 19th to vote based on their tion from OU and have successful careers. Kristi has Possibly one of the ironic is during Jim Crow Amendment, states could race, skin color, or condi- her own law practice in Norman and Blake is a success- most important fights of Democrats tried to keep choose for themselves tion of previous servitude ful attorney with a large practice in OKC. Blake was this new century is be- Black Americans from if they wanted to allow (used to be a slave). What the 2007 national debate champion. My grandson KC ing waged right now in voting booths while to- women to vote. In fact, southern states did was is in law school at OU and Catlin my granddaughter is the halls of Congress, in day Republicans are try- starting with Colorado, establish poll taxes or ed- a 4-point student at OU. A father could not be prouder state houses across the ing to force them to have thirteen states, mostly ucation tests as require- of his children or grandchildren than I am of mine. nation, and with lesser to use them. in the west, gave women ments for voting. Since I served 24 years, as Eufaula’s full time Mayor. Most significance on social First things first. the right to vote before most Black Americans at agree that we were able to accomplish many positive media. The question is What does the Consti- the Federal Government the time were poor and things for our community. Some did not and nev- about voter accessibility tution say about voting forced the rest to catch uneducated, this legally er will but, the election results showed they were in and who has the right to practices? According to up. See FINCK, page A7 the minority. I won five four-year terms, two unop- determine it. Article I, Section Four, posed. We were able to build a hospital, new health With COVID-19, voter “The Times, Places and dept building, DHS bldg., doctors’ clinic, senior citi- accessibility was expand- Manner of holding Elec- zen center, fire dept, we brought in industry, com- ed and quite possibil- tions for Senators and mercial development, a new streetscape to beautify ity responsible for Biden’s Representatives, shall be downtown, a transportation system, new water and victory. The Democrats prescribed in each State sewer plants, library, city hall, water tower, industrial who benefited from CO- by the Legislature there- track. We restored and remodeled over 400 homes for VID rules want to make of; but the Congress may the elderly. We opened up the cove with the new ac- those changes permanent at any time by Law make cess road that led to the building of the marina and on the federal level, while or alter such Regulations, other developments Eufaula cove is experiencing. We Republicans who suffered except as to the Places of were able to attract many new businesses like Braums, want to return to tradi- choosing Senators.” Love’s and McDonald’s to name a few. tional rules through state In other words, voting To make a point, we accomplished them as a com- governments. President laws are made state by munity. I don’t claim to have done it alone. I never Biden weighed in last state. The Federal govern- thought I was too smart but I was smart enough to week, calling Republican ment has passed amend- hire good people. This was done with a lot of help attempts a return to Jim ments dealing with who from a lot of hardworking folks who had dreams and Crow. can vote, but not how. wanted realities. It takes cooperation and working as It is worth taking a Even then, as discussed a team. Most of my council made Eufaula’s future a look at Jim Crow voting in an earlier column, the sense of duty. practices, but historically Constitution does not say Former Eufaula Mayor Joe Johnson speaking, what seems voting is a right, only that

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Lake Eufaula Christian Church If not for Christ’s death Sins (Luke 13:3) 4. Con- for Bible Study. Awaken Pastor Jeremy Little in- Hope: Jesus’ followers makes os justified before and resurrection, we fess Christ (Matt. 10:32) Student Ministry offers a vites and welcomes you were devastated when He God. Romans 4:25 “Just would still be separated 5. Be immersed in bap- faith-filled youth group to join us at Lake Eufaula was crucified. as if I’ve never sinned.” from God in our sin. tism (Acts 2:38). study. A youth leader- Christian Church. Some had followed The resurrection offer us Point: The cure for spiri- If you are searching for ship team comprised of The Lord was pleased Him for three years. certain hope that we can tual death is a risen Sav- a church where the Bi- Jeremy, Matt Helms, Bo as a full house heard His But, on the third day, Je- spend eternity with God. ior. Christians should be ble is preached and taught Banfield, Jesse Walker, word and worshipped sus was raised from the Point: The cure for false envied for their offer of as God’s divine word then Kenley Flinn, and Sierra Him on Easter morning. dead. Jesus is alive. The hope is an empty tomb spiritual life. An empty join us at Lake Eufaula Adams teach and guide Our Awaken young peo- resurrection changes ev- and a living Savior. tomb validates the truth Christian Church. the students each week. ple brought us a couple erything. If Jesus wasn’t 2. The resurrection of the scriptures. Jesus is Join us for coffee, do- If you are looking for of Easter songs, and our resurrected, our message is the Cure for Spiritual the Son of God who was nuts, and Sunday School a respite from the trials choir glorified Him with of salvation is pointless. Death: John 11:25-26 “: crucified for our sins, at 10a.m. and tribulations of to- worship music. Socrates, Plato, Moham- I am the resurrection but was raised from the The adult class is cur- day’s world and a place This was week three med and Buddha are all and the life. The one grave on the third day. rently studying the Book to worship and study in of God Changes Every- dead. Jesus is the true who believes in me will The Father’s rescue plan of Matthew. spirit and in truth, then thing. We have discussed Savior who is alive. Je- live, even though they hinges in your belief. Is Our worship service join us! Take Your 2021 the Curse, the Cross and, sus is the only cure for die. And whoever lives Jesus your rescue story? starts at 11 a.m. Our journey with us! If you today, the Cure. sin. We cannot save our- by believing in me will Are you seeking sal- Wednesday Night Bible can’t join us, watch us on Today, we discuss the selves. Only Jesus can of- never die.” Christ’s death vation? 1. Hear the Study starts at 6:30 p.m. LECC Facebook group or cure for False Hope, and fer us eternal life. With- and resurrection set us Word. (Romans 10:17) Our youth group di- Our YouTube channel, Spiritual Death. out Jesus, our hope is free from fearing death. 2. Believe the Word vides into elementary Lake Eufaula Christian 1. The Cure for False false. The Resurrection Christ defeated death. (Mark16:16) 3. Repent of and secondary classes Church.

Trinity Episcopal Church and goodness towards challenged this past year Our baptism enables us Imagine being with Mary’s story becomes and justly, and helps us us, and a resilient hope by so many things - the to take up the story of Jesus’ disciples on that their story - they all be- respect the fullness of for the future. It gives us Covid pandemic, a po- Jesus and live a new life third day after the cru- come certain he is alive humanity in all its cul- an incredible sense of joy litical season of unprec- made possible by his Res- cifixion when suddenly and very much present tural, racial, religious, and peace that suffering edented ugliness, and urrection. We KNOW Mary Magdalene bursts with them. economic and social di- and even the fear of death social justice issues com- Jesus is still here, and his into the room exclaim-• And now the “Jesus versity (and there’s a lot itself can’t take away. Je- ing to the forefront, just Way of life surrounds us ing, “I’ve seen the Lord!! story” is our story! Or of diversity out there!). A sus’ whole life shows us to name a few. We have with joy, love, purpose, He talked to me!! HE IS rather, the story we can good story enables us to that our lives don’t have been called upon like community, hope, peace HERE!” (John 20:11-18). choose to make our own. act with true hospitality to be dominated by fear never before to actually and goodwill. Mary can’t explain “how” We all need a good “life and openness to others, and mistrust, or self-cen- BE the Christ-filled “Eas- On Easter we don’t cel- or “why,” but she is abso- story”– a story that says, and shows us how to live teredness and defensive- ter people” God calls us ebrate a set of doctrines lutely certain that “some- “This is who I am. This in peace together. And a ness. The Resurrection to be, calling us out into or moral principles – we thing” has happened. She is what gives my life pur- good life story helps us especially shows us that world to make his pres- celebrate being part of has experienced Jesus’ pose and direction. This deal with suffering, loss, the powers that rule the ence known and felt in a this amazing, incredible presence and is sure of is the framework that grief and disappoint- world ultimately are not world that often denies life-giving sacred story, her story. shapes my relationships, ment without losing hope wealth, violence and ha- him while needing him and we recommit our- Jesus goes on to make my view of the world and or our abiding sense of tred, but rather generos- more than ever. selves to truly living it several more appearances my hopes and expecta- peace, joy and the good- ity, compassion, justice, St. Paul said, “If any- and sharing it with the over the next few weeks – tions for the future.” ness of life. love and peace. We can one is in Christ, there is a world. Alleluia! on the road to Emmaus, A good life story helps As Christians, we be- be kind, generous and new creation: everything We invite you to join us walking into locked us see the full truth of lieve we’ve found just forgiving and risk being old has passed away; see, as we celebrate our new rooms, frying fish on the who we are – wonder- such a story in the life, vulnerable. We can trust everything has become life in Christ. Sunday beach. Eventually all his fully made and loved death and resurrection that God’s love will tri- new!” (2 Corinthians Worship and Holy Com- disciples experience his by God even though we of Jesus, and that chang- umph over all attempts to 5:17). munion are at 10am, 305 resurrected presence and are flawed and sinful. It es everything for us! It defeat it. We don’t have to hold W. High, Eufaula, 918- the same “something” helps us see other people gives us a deep, abiding Admittedly, our “life on or live according to 689-2369. Masks and so- happens to them, too. and situations truthfully confidence in God’s love story” has been sorely the “story of the world.” cial distancing required.

345th CSSB Soldiers depart United Methodist Women meet for yearlong mobilization Eufaula United Meth- Lead.” Merrick presented the It was approved to sup- odist women met on This program was minutes from the last port Circle of Care again ANTHONY JONES the spread of COVID by Wednesday, March 31 at based on Matthew 28:1- time we met. this year. This entity has ADA - More than 60 caring for and providing the church. 10, the visit of the first Vice President Twyla charge of the children’s Oklahoma Army Nation- logistical support to units President Robyn Bur- persons to visit the emp- King shared a newslet- homes and other projects al Guard Soldiers said and individual Soldiers ris conducted the meet- ty tomb. Those persons ter she had received of the United Methodist farewell to their families who test positive for CO- ing. Members were were bold women. from Randy Hildebrand, Church. in a virtual send-off cer- VID. armed with face masks A candlelight service an Oklahoman who is a Books in our reading emony at the National Having received their and practiced social dis- was held to honor the Church and Community program were discussed Guard armory in Ada, mobilization orders tancing. members and spouses of Worker in Newberry, and chosen to read. Oklahoma on April 1. about 90 days prior to Dorothy Merrick pre- members who died since Michigan. He told of his The next meeting will The Soldiers are as- departing for Fort Bliss, sented the program, en- our last meeting. work with the after school be May 5 at 1 p.m., God signed to the 345th Com- making this the unit’s titled “Holy Bold Women Secretary Dorothy programs there. willing. bat Sustainment Support third short-notice mobi- Battalion, 90th Troop lization. The first was in Command, and are leaving 2003 when the unit was for a yearlong mobiliza- deployed to Kuwait and CASA for Children focuses on supporting families tion to Fort Bliss, Texas to again in 2007 when the provide COVID-19 miti- unit was deployed to Iraq. during National Child Abuse Prevention Month gation support for Army Due to the ongo- units deploying to and re- ing COVID pandemic, April is National Child works that work to care port and healthy relation- tives, friends or other turning from overseas. the unit chose to hold Abuse Prevention Month, for families, make reuni- ships needed to heal. adults that are important Lt. Col. Darrin Fox, a virtual ceremony that and CASA for Children is fication a possibility, and Locally, CASA for in the child’s life—keep- of Moore, Oklahoma, is was broadcast live via raising awareness of the help break the cycle for Children served over ing a child connected to serving as the Battalion’s the Oklahoma National need for more dedicated the next generation.” 300 children in the foster their home community. commander for this mis- Guard’s Facebook page. members of the commu- CASA volunteers are care system throughout “We at CASA for Chil- sion and said his unit will Following the ceremony, nity to step up and be- assigned to one child or Muskogee, McIntosh, dren always hope for the be supporting Soldiers Soldiers were able to pro- come CASA volunteers, sibling group to advocate Sequoyah, and Wagoner day when CASA, fos- who have tested positive vide short messages to and help end child abuse for their best interest in counties, but we are still ter care and a national for COVID. their loved ones on the and neglect, through court, in school and in in need of more volun- month dedicated to child “This mission deals broadcast. supporting children and other settings. They get teers to advocate for these abuse prevention are no with Soldiers mobiliz- Col. Lars Ostervold, their families. to know the child and vulnerable children. This longer needed because ing and demobilizing commander, 90th Troop CASA volunteers, or everyone involved in April, consider stepping all children are growing at Fort Bliss,” Fox said. Command, thanked fam- Court Appointed Special their life, such as their up to make a difference up safe, secure and sup- “Compared to a combat ily members who were Advocates, are everyday parents and other family by becoming a CASA vol- ported with their fami- mission – we are still per- watching on the Face- people from all walks of members, foster parents, unteer. lies,” said Hughes. “Until forming our duties when book live stream. life who are recruited and therapists, caseworkers “There is always a need then, we will continue to it comes to logistics.” “Thank you to the fam- specially trained to advo- and teachers, in order to for more CASA volun- seek more members of Fox said the Oklaho- ilies that support our ser- cate for children in foster develop a realistic pic- teers,” said Hughes. “By the community to join ma Citizen-Soldiers will vice members and what care and provide a consis- ture of the child’s unique becoming a volunteer, our growing movement form the headquarters they do,” Ostervold said, tent, reliable adult pres- situation. They engage you can take your efforts so that we can provide a of a battalion that will be directly addressing the ence for them during a those important to the beyond just awareness, CASA volunteer for ev- made up of transporta- camera. “Thank you for difficult time in their life. child and family in or- and do your part to help ery child who needs one.” tion, logistical and medi- allowing them to serve “Our volunteers’ first der to build a network of support children and April is National Child cal personnel from the and giving them the op- priority is to keep fami- support around them, so families in crisis right Abuse Prevention Month. National Guard and U.S. portunity to serve our lies together whenever that the family has access here in our community.” If you see abuse, report it Army Reserve. The com- country and thank you safe and possible,” said to support and resources When reunification to 1 (800) 522-3511. If a bined National Guard/ for your continued sup- Suzanne Hughes, execu- after the case ends. They is not a possibility for child’s life is in danger, Reserve unit will mitigate port.” tive director of CASA for make recommendations the children they serve, call 911. For more infor- Children. “Foster care is to the judge overseeing CASA volunteers work to mation on CASA, visit only a temporary solu- the child’s case, with the find others that can pro- www.casaok.org or con- tion to the problems at goal of ensuring that the vide a positive, healthy tact Jenny Crosby at 918- hand. We need to create child is safe and the fam- and loving environment. 686-8199 or via email at long term support net- ily has the resources, sup- These can include rela- [email protected].

Thursday, April 8, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Disc golfers swarm Wetlands Park Saturday

FINCK from page A5 fore COVID. It is actu- ers would turn in a piece stopped the vast major- ally Democrats trying of paper with their vote, ity of Blacks from cast- to change or keep new but even then, the votes ing a ballot. To be legal, election laws. But yes, it were published. At the states that wanted to stop is true, Republican laws time, it was believed Blacks from voting also will limit participation. voters should openly had to stop poor and un- However, the laws are support who they voted educated White Ameri- really just a screen for for. Even though trans- cans from voting as well. the real issue that needs portation was more dif- There is some suggestion to be addressed. Should ficult in early America that some poor whites all people be allowed to than today and they had were willing to give up vote? This is a difficult a functioning postal ser- some political power to question because our vice, part of a stake in retain white supremacy. instinct in a democracy society was the expecta- With this in mind, is to say yes, but we also tion of showing up. are new proposed vot- get the question con- No person who wants ing laws in Republican fused with should all to vote should be denied states the same as Jim people have the oppor- the privilege to do so. Crow laws? Biden clear- tunity to vote? Those are Extending voting days ly thinks so. It seems different questions. to up to a week should like at the heart of all The Founding Fa- guarantee access, yet the laws are two things: thers did not find the the process, at least ac- mail-in voting and vot- question difficult. They cording to the Founders, er IDs. On the surface, believed that all people should be done in per- these new state laws are should have the oppor- son as intended. Thomas saying that in-person tunity to vote but that Paine once said, “What voting with an ID is the did not mean that all we obtain too cheap, we only way to stop voter people should be able to. esteem too lightly.” fraud. Below the sur- The Founders limited Voting should not be face, however, they are voting only to men who easy. It should be impor- saying that mail-in vot- had a stake in society. tant. As a bare minimum, ing is allowing Demo- This was shown by own- voters should at least crats to go door-to-door ing property or control- show up. As for Jim Crow, to collect ballots from ling their own means of there are some similari- those who traditionally survival. If you worked ties, but there are those do not vote. Democrats for someone else, then who risked their lives in are arguing that Repub- you were not truly free the 1950s and 1960s for licans are trying to re- and so did not have vot- the opportunity to vote strict voters, especially ing rights. Property re- in person. Let’s be careful Black voters, by making quirements did not deny not to compare them to them show up in per- citizens the opportu- those who want to be able son. This assertion is nity to vote. It was seen to sit at home and mail that it is harder for the and even hoped that all in their ballot instead of poor to make it to vot- Americans could be- having wait in line. ing stations and afford come property holders Dr. James Finck is a IDs, while Republicans and hence vote, but it Professor of History at claim voting is the only took some effort on the the University of Science official activity allowed part of the person. and Arts of Oklahoma without an ID. One other require- and Chair of the Okla- Is it like Jim Crow? ment we see across all 13 homa Civil War Sym- Yes and no. Republi- states was that the men posium. To receive daily cans are not trying to had to show up. They historical posts, follow pass new laws per se. had to. Most early voting Historically Speaking They are trying to re- was done by voice. Early at Historicallyspeaking. tain the laws from be- in the 19th Century, vot- blog or on Facebook.

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A cast and crew of 102 performed “The Messiah” to a packed out auditorium on Thursday and Friday night at Lighthouse Christian Center, which has put on Easter productions for over 20 years.

LADONNA RHODES | STAFF

Canadian GEAR UP students tour Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Planetarium

WILBURTON – Fif- Students toured ty-one Canadian fresh- through the American men and sophomore Airlines MD-80 and GEAR UP students re- competed to land a hot cently toured the Tulsa air balloon in one of the Air and Space Museum museum’s simulators. and Planetarium. GEAR Last on the tour was the UP students received a James E. Bertelsmeyer guided tour of the mu- Planetarium. seum. The Planetarium show The guides shared sto- explored the journey to ries of their time in the the furthest reaches of aviation industry as they our galaxy to experience explained the aerospace both the awesome beauty industry through the and destructive power of utilization of an array of “STARS.” Students were visual aids spanning over left in awe of the Plan-

COURTESY 12 years. etarium experience. Canadian GEAR UP students tour the Tulsa Air and Garbarini, Lana Sanders, (row 4) JoslynDickey, Space Museum and Planetarium. Pictured are Seneca Loma, Kirsten Martin, Baylie Gardner, (front row, left to right) Destiny Bell, Nella Nash, Dasie Graham, Zoe Davis, Alexis Reynolds, Ga- Kaylee Dever, River Melton, Grayson Moore, briel Hubbard, Brandon, Ybanez, Daniel Howell, Gavin Wooten, Kimberly Belcher, Angel Williams, Darran Maynard, Evan Melton, (back row) Ange- Nikita Crain, (row 2) Alaina Senna, Quinna Frank, line Albaugh, Grace Shipley, Stetson Peek, Am- Shekinah Harrington, Kayleigh Hardin, Ashley ber Hampton, Brook Davis, Reece Russell, Tommy Diamond, Teona Billy, April Reiland, Karlie Bell, Sims, Miya Bradford, Blade Davis, Camden Har- (row 3) Ava Moreno, Tammanie Anzlovar, Kate- ris, Isaac Smith, Weldon Harrison, Chris Johnson lyn Woodruff, Sofie Welch, Jadon Snyder, Alfred and Dominic Emberson.

STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce hosted old Sears building. Layce Howell is the manager. a ribbon cutting for Eufaula’s latest business last For information about their services call 918-423- week, Total Rehab – an occupational and speech 2220. therapy outpatient clinic at 617 S. Main St. in the

COURTESY The Eufaula Elementary School’s March Stu- Carsen Taylor. Also, front row, left to right: Oak- dents of the Month include, back room, left to ley Parker; CarrieAnn Sandlin; Londyn Pendley right: Lee Brantley; Ava Pendley; Noah Taylor; and Mathis Huff. Not pictured: Logan Leeper and Alivia Watkins; Ty Ballard; London Wingo and Ransom Guinn. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, April 8, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Gracie-Jane lasiter of eufaula hits a great drive on hole no.3 at the Hayley Forsblom of Checotah sinks this putt on hole no.2 at the emma Roach of oktaha sends this drive onto the greens on the no.3 lake eufaula Golf Classic. lasiter shot 115 on the day. lake eufaula Classic golf tournament at Fountainhead Creek Golf hole at Fountainhead Creek Golf Course. Club on Saturday. Lake Eufaula Golf Classic continues to grow

Rodney Haltom fourth with a score of 435. Chelsea Marshall followed with 112 and Dunn tenth with 119. SPORTS EDITOR with a score of 106, Gracie-Jane Lasiter 115, Savannah On Wednesday they finished third with a score of The Lake Eufaula Golf Classic continues to be a Goodman 120 and Rhyatt Dunn finished with 115. 456 at the Canadian tournament at Arrowhead. Mar- stage for some of the best high school golfers to shine. “Both of these teams continue to get better with shall led Eufaula with a score of 102 (7th place), Las- Over 20 schools participated in Saturday’s event each event. The more we play and practice the better iter had 116, Goodman 120 and Dunn had 118. held at Fountainhead Creek Golf Club. Golfers from we will be. This tournament has become a big tourna- In boys action, Eufaula won the Heartland Confer- Prague to Keys came to play against the best competi- ment and the folks out here at Fountainhead always ence title with a score of 377. Alex Parish placed first tion in Oklahoma. makes this tournament a class act,” Eufaula head golf as an individual with a score of 84, Sweitzer had 97 The Eufaula boys placed fifth overall as a team with coach Bill Bumgarner said. (5th place), James 96 (4th place), Morgan 100 (7th a total of 412. Briar Sweitzer led the Ironheads with The Lady Ironheads are coming off two top 10 fin- place) and Williams finished with 124. a score of 92 followed by Justis James with 95, Slade ishes. Eufaula placed second at the Heartland Confer- Andrew Robinson placed 6th overall with a score of Williams with 111 and Andrew Robinson with 114. ence on Tuesday. Martin placed third as an individual 123 and Jacob Parish placed 7th overall. Ryleigh Martin led the Lady Ironheads with a score with 94, Marshall sixth place with 108, Lasiter seventh (No other stats were made available for other teams) of 99. She placed eighth overall and the team placed Gray leads Eufaula to victory

Rodney Haltom to improve each week. As SPORTS EDITOR a coach that’s all that I can Senior Noah Gray led ask for. They did really the Eufaula Ironheads well against a good team. to a 17-7 victory over I’m proud of how we Weleetka on Thursday. played, limiting our er- Gray went 4-for-4 at rors,” Eufaula head base- the plate. He singled in ball coach Josh Luna said. the first inning, singled The Ironheads led 8-7 in the second, doubled in going into the fourth in- the fourth and singled in ning but scored nine runs the fourth. in the fourth to seal the Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo Jacob Fitzer gave the 17-7 victory. Gray led Ironheads a spark from the the offensive attack as plate to start the game with Ethan Metcalf, Matt Clo- a bang as Fitzer smashed a ver, Luke Adcock, Fitzer RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR three-run home run in the and Tye Pippenger each eufaula catcher Stetson Smelser jumps to his feet and prepares to first inning. throw to second base for an out as a base runner failed to steal second base. “These guys continue See GRay, page B3

RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR eufaula kick returner Khelil deere takes this kickoff 57 yards to the Wildcats’ 22-yard line in the Ironheads’ win over Checotah. Heavener bewilders lady Ironheads spank Kiefer in 21-4 contest eufaula’s deere receives Checotah Adison McLaugh- lin earned the win from first division 1 offer Lady Wildcats the pitching circle. She went four innings, allow- Rodney Haltom les, a forced fumble and ing only five hits on four SPORTS EDITOR three interceptions. He Rodney Haltom runs. Eufaula scored nine Eufaula football stand- also led in kickoff returns SPORTS EDITOR The Heavener Wolves runs alone in the fourth out Khelil Deere received with three touchdowns inning. his first Division 1 offer and averaged 34 yards per cruised to a 12-1 victory over Checotah in game “This team showed as the University of Tul- return. some toughness today. sa made their offer last “It’s always a great feel- two on Thursday. Heav- ener and Checotah were I’m very proud of the week. This junior is one of ing to have a player get production we got at the the most athletic players offered a football scholar- tied 1-to-1 going into the third inning when the plate today and I thought on the Ironheads’ foot- ship, but it is truly special we did a good job of lim- ball and basketball teams. when that offer comes Wolves scored three runs and added four runs in iting our mistakes,” Eu- His breakaway speed is from a D1 school. We faula head coach Ryan dynamic, hand-to-eye knew when Khelil was the sixth and seventh in- ning to get the win. Green said. coordination and abil- in the seventh grade that The Lady Ironheads ity to catch the football is this opportunity would Heavener racked up 22 hits in the contest. collected nine runs and phenomenal. Deere has present itself to him if he scattered 22 hits. Avery a great vertical jump and worked hard. The other Checotah pitcher Bia Fields surrendered 12 Williams and McKinzie his toughness and ability players will benefit now RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR runs on 22 hits over sev- Crawley played outstand- to tackle defense is im- that all collegiate re- Caleigh Rippy of eufaula was 3-for-3 with 4 RBIs in the lady Iron- en innings, striking out ing as they both had pressive. cruiters will be watch- heads’ 21-4 win over Kiefer. triples, while Mea Town- Deere as a quarterback ing Eufaula games or one. Kloee Vanmeter and Kaitlyn Searles each had ley and Caleigh Rippy was 1-for-1 for 35 yards highlights,” Eufaula head Rodney Haltom 4-for-4 with a single in hit singles. Noriega hit a multiple hits for the Lady SPORTS EDITOR and a touchdown. He had coach Larry Newton said. the first, doubled in the home run and Kambry 11 carries for 74 yards Deere was named the Wildcats. Gabby Noriega led second, singled in the The Lady Wildcats the Eufaula Ironheads Williams swatted a dou- and a touchdown as run- 2020 Eufaula Indian Jour- third and hit a home run ble. ning back, averaging 6.73 nal Most Valuable Player. dominated Sallisaw 12-2 (5-3) to an impressive in the fourth inning to in game one on Thursday. 21-4 victory over Kiefer Kiefer gave up 21 runs yards per carry. He led the “It is also a first in a seal the win. on 22 pitches. team in receptions with while for Eufaula to have Checotah scored two on Thursday in a 3-way Kiefer would not go runs in the first inning, with the Bulldogs and the McLaughlin 3-for-3 53 for 1,110 yards and 14 back-to-back potential away easily as they scored with an RBIs, Caleigh touchdowns. On defense, D1 athletes on the same and five runs in each Morris Eagles. Noriega three runs in the fourth Deere recorded 38 tack- team,” Newton added. See lady WIldCatS, page B3 blasted pitches, going inning in a losing rally. See lady IRonHeadS, page B2

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, April 8, 2021 Sports | Outdoors Apply today for controlled hunts

count holders will be able that can be claimed any- ply as usual for the stan- overharvest might occur to apply for hunts in vari- time before the day of dard $5 fee, but the hunter otherwise. ous categories, all for one the winner’s hunt. This will now have an option Anyone who experi- $5 entry fee. protection costs an ad- to select PPO in each cat- ences difficulty in ap- The application period ditional $5 and can be egory. Hunters may pur- plying should call the will continue through purchased when applying chase only one point per Help Desk at (833) 721- May 20. or before the application category per year. PPO is 1035 or email Help- New this year deadline. designed for hunters who Desk@GoOutdoorsOkla- New this year, ap- Preference Point already know when they homa.com. plicants can choose to Only (PPO) is for hunt- apply that they will not be Log on to www.wild- add PointGuard or Pref- ers who choose not to en- able to attend hunts dur- lifedepartment.com/ erence Point Only op- ter in a hunt category but ing certain times of the ControlledHunts for tions when they apply. still want to obtain an ad- year if selected for those complete application in- PointGuard protects a ditional preference point hunts. structions, including tips ODWC | COURTESY winning hunter’s prefer- for future drawings in Controlled hunts are on enhancing chances of ence points and eligibil- that category. This op- held on Wildlife Depart- being selected. Last year, The Oklahoma De- to enter randomized ity for future drawings tion is only available dur- ment or other govern- more than 5,700 con- partment of Wildlife drawings for ODWC- in case the hunter can- ing the application period ment-owned or managed trolled hunt permits were Conservation’s popu- sanctioned hunts includ- not attend the hunt he or from April 1 to May 20. lands where unrestrict- available, and a similar lar controlled hunts pro- ing once-in-a-lifetime she draws. PointGuard is To choose the PPO op- ed hunting would pose number of hunts will be gram is open starting elk and antelope hunts, like an insurance policy tion, the hunter will ap- safety concerns or where drawn for this year. today for online applica- highly sought-after buck tions, with a couple of hunts, and a range of oth- new options for hunt- er quality deer and turkey ers wanting to safeguard hunting opportunities. Proposal for Organization of Competing Schools in the OSSAA their standing in future A list of available hunts drawings. and locations will be JOE VAN TUYL enrollment of individuals would be in effect for four Stakeholders under- The annual con- provided online at quo- STRUD SUPERINTENDENT or groups on standards year periods. stand there are few per- trolled hunts pro- tahunt.GoOutdoor- Opportunities to create differing from those of E. Declarations and de- fect solutions in a group gram allows hunters sOklahoma.com. Ac- equitable and voluntary the Oklahoma State De- cisions of category would dynamic. However, this relationships for com- partment of Education. be made in two year pe- is a huge step in the di- petition among member 3. Control enroll- riods. rection of competitive Eufaula Golf Schedule schools of the OSSAA ment for the maintenance Clarification: Requests equity among member 4/15 Henryetta Girls should be a goal for all of a maximum size stan- for placement in a com- schools across our state. 4/19 Canadian Boys (Arrowhead) member schools. The dard. petitive category are In the eyes of many ad- 4/20 3A Girls Qualifier TBA brief outline below cre- 4. Tuition or costs made every two years. ministrators, coaches, 4/26 3A Boys Qualifier Fountainhead ates opportunities which of attendance are factors The decision on category players, parents, and fans 4/27 3A Girls Qualifier Fountainhead logically would allow for admission and enroll- is in effect for four years. across ours state, the 5/3 3A Boys Regional (Claremore Heritage Hills) competing groups to find ment. This declaration is appli- current approach is not 5/5-6 3A Girls State (Norman Westwood GC) areas of alignment which II. Alignment Stan- cable for each school for acceptable. Our solution 5/10-11 3A Boys State (Cushing-Buffalo Rock) most appropriately match dards. all competition. proposal is a simple so- their interests. A. Schools may remain F. All other alignment/ lution to achieving com- I. Groups of Schools. in the current alignment classification standards petitive equity for our Checotah Golf Schedule A. Schools of Unre- of the classifications of remain in effect regard- member schools. 4/12 at Poteau (Choctaw Country Club) boys stricted Enrollment. the OSSAA as schools ing equitable relation- Self-determination is 4/16 at Wagoner girls 1. Must accept all of Unrestricted and Re- ships of ADM and levels a powerful component 4/19 at Poteau girls students for enrollment stricted Enrollments. of competition. in creating a coopera- 4/20 Girls Qualifier and attendance within B. Current standards of Note: Clearly this could tive and functional envi- 4/26 Boys Qualifier their district boundaries. enrollment divisions for present some short term ronment for competing 4/27 Girls Regional 2. May accept trans- classes for competition obstacles and might need groups to coexist in ben- 5/3 Boys Regional fer students from stu- remain in place. some adjustment. It is be- eficial ways. Our propos- 5/5-6 Girls State dents living outside of C. A new category for lieved all schools wish to al seeks to model equity 5-10-11 Boys State their own districts. schools of Unrestricted compete for a champion- in the image of all stake- 3. Follow residency Enrollment will be cre- ship of competitive value. holders. rules of Oklahoma State ated. Schools meeting Department of Education the definitions of those regarding district resi- of Unrestricted Enroll- dents and district trans- ment may compete in this fers. category by requesting 4. Tuition or costs a move to this category for attendance are not under guidelines deter- factors restricting enroll- mined by the OSSAA. McIntosh County ment. Classifications by enroll- B. Schools of Restrict- ment would be in place sports unmatched ed Enrollment. in the new Unrestricted 1. Maintain entrance Enrollment category. requirements for admis- D. Unrestricted or Re- Back in the 1970’s, Hall of Coaches Ray sion and enrollment. stricted categories for Grandstaff (Checotah) and Paul Bell used to re- 2. Decline student competition decisions fer to this region as the All-State or All-Star con- ference because of all the superior athletes pro- Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule 2021 duced from Okmulgee to Eufaula to Checotah, Date Opponent There Place 4:00 Time ScrimmageGames Spiro, Vian and Sallisaw. Recently, football fans 4-8 Morris Tourn There 4:30 V LADY IRONHEADS have seen a surge of athletes signing letters of 4-12 North Rock Creek Here 4:30 V-JV intent to play at the next level. Eufaula and Che- 4-13 North Rock Creek There 4:30 V-JV from page B1 cotah have seen players like Dontierre Fisher 4-15 Okmulgee There 5:00 V-JV Rippy was 3-for-3 with ing out one and walking (7 offers), Noah Alexander (Army), Drew Dan 4-16 Checotah There 4:30 V-JV (Illinois), Jacob Barrett (Eastern Michigan) and 4-19 Henryetta There 4:30 V-JV 4 RBIs, Avery Williams one. 4-20 Henryetta Here 4:30 V-JV 1-for-3 with 3 RBIs, Eufaula tallied 11 hits Zach Henson (Western Illinois), Caleb Knight 4-22 Warner Here Here 4:30 6:00 V-JV V Noriega 4-for-4 with a in the game. Mykah Os- (Virginia) each receive D1 offers and multiple 4-23 Morris Here 4:30 V-JV home run and 3 RBIs, borne, Caleigh Rippy and players receiving D2 & D3 offers. Crawley 4-for-4 with a Kambry Williams each For the first time in nearly a decade Checotah pair of RBIs. went 2-for-3. failed to graduate a senior that had a collegiate offer. However, the 2021 season will see Fisher Eufaula shuts out be crowned the most offered athlete in Checo- Gore’s success 2021 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule Morris tah school history. The Lady Ironheads continues in win Eufaula has produced a collegiate player Date Opponent Location Time shut out Morris 6-0 in since 2012 under head coach Larry Newton. 3/9 Checotah Checotah 4:00 4/8-4/9 Checotah Tournament Checotah TBA game one. The Lady Iron- over Eufaula Vian has produced two D1 players the last two 4/12 Canadian Canadian 4:00 heads scored three runs Gore continued its years, Sallisaw, Okmulgee and Beggs (Daniels) success as they defeated too have produced quality collegiate athletes. 4/13 Warner Eufaula 4:00 in the second inning, one in the third and two in Eufaula 10-4. Gore im- In order to make this happen, football staffs 4/15 Checotah Eufaula 4:00 the sixth inning. Morris proves to 14-8 overall have to have great assistant coaches. As NFL 4/16 Warner Warner 4:00 struggled throughout the with the win. The Eufaula Hall of coach Bill Parcells said, “ Assistant 4/19 Okemah/Wilburton Eufaula 4:30/6:30 game. Adison McLaugh- Lady Ironheads tried to coaches are the bolts and nuts of an organiza- 4/20 Preston/Kellyville Preston 4:30/5:30 lin earned the victory rally in the final inning, tion.” from the pitching circle. scoring two runs but fell When you have that much talent on parade 4/22 District Tournament TBA TBA short. Avery Williams led no wonder veteran coaches call this area of 4/29 Regional Tournament TBA TBA She pitched all seven in- nings, allowed five hits Eufaula (6-4) going 2-for- Oklahoma the All-State or All-Star conference. 5/5 State Tournament TBA TBA and zero runs while strik- 4 with a pair of RBIs. When a county athlete receives a collegiate offer they should receive the support of the en- tire county no matter what school they attend- 2021 Checotah HS Baseball Schedule ed. Good luck to Deere and Fisher next year and congratulations to all the assistant coaches for making your programs and athletes better. 1-2-3 break.

Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 [email protected]

Thursday, April 8, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

Spring Turkey hunting opens April 6; Youths get earlier shot

Tuesday, April 6, was the urged to consider delay- opening day for spring ing their turkey hunt- turkey hunting in all but ing until later during the eight southeastern coun- season. Less disturbance ties of Oklahoma. Youths in the woods in early 17 and younger will have April will allow better an opportunity to hunt nesting conditions and even earlier, as youth hopefully increase nest- spring turkey season ing success. Finally, hunt- is open this Saturday ers who normally plan to and Sunday, April 3-4, in hunt in the western and the bulk of the state. southwestern parts of the In the eight south- state could consider going easternmost coun- to other regions where ties, youth spring turkey turkey numbers have de- JUANITA HARRIS, READERS’ PHOTO SHOWCASE 2017 | COURTESY season will be April 17- clined less. Wild turkey hunting season opens april 6 across oklahoma except 18 and will The Wildlife Depart- the eight southeasternmost counties. this year’s Gobbler Report in- open April 19 for all ment reminds every- dicates bird numbers have declined in most areas. hunters. All spring turkey one that the Outdoors seasons close statewide Are Always Open. Tur- May 6. key seasons will oc- cal, mostly after they fly Oklahoma Adventures Field reports of fewer cur as usual on private down. raffle program for your turkeys being seen gen- lands, ODWC areas WMA best bets: Camp chance to win one of two erally in western and and Oklahoma Land Ac- Gruber WMA is fantastic turkey hunting southwestern Oklaho- cess Program lands. But open west of State High- trips. ma have hunters specu- other public lands may way 10 for the entire sea- You can choose to en- lating about a less success- have restrictions due to son while the east side ter drawings for a Guid- ful spring turkey season. COVID-19, and hunt- will open April 17, and ed Spring Turkey Hunt Turkey populations have ers planning to use those bird numbers should be With HiRoost Outfit- shown a decline in the areas should contact the good. Cherokee and Fort ters or an All-inclusive past several years in managing agency for the Gibson WMAs have a fair Spring Turkey Hunt in western Oklahoma, and latest information. number of birds and usu- Central Oklahoma. ally lots of hunters. Be Raffle tickets are $10 biologists have cited un- By region, here are COURTESY favorable weather condi- some current insights sure and check the hunt- apiece, or $30 for five ing regulations for the tickets in the drawing Paige ann Smith caught this monster large mouth bass while tions as part of the rea- for turkey hunters this fishing on Lake Eufaula. son. Plans are in place for spring. area you are planning to of your choice. There is a research project to take NORTHEAST hunt. also an Ultimate Bundle a close look at what may REGION Tips for success: Scout, for $50 that gives you 14 be causing these declines Report by Brent Mor- scout and scout. Know tickets — one in each of Lake Eufaula Fishing Report in the turkey population. gan, Wildlife Biologist the area, try to pattern the 14 drawings for this birds a bit, and make sure year’s Outdoor Oklaho- Elevation normal, water 55 and clear. For cur- New bag limits Current gobbler activ- rent elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army this spring season restrict ity: Birds are definitely to be patient. It’s also a ma Adventures. good idea to hunt week- Raffle tickets are on Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt- harvest to one tom per being seen breaking up wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. Large- county statewide except from their winter pat- days and plan for all-day sale now through the sits. Wildlife Department’s li- mouth, smallmouth, spotted, striped and white for the southeastern re- tern. Gobbling activity is bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, spinner- gion, where harvest is slow, but with the warmer Mistakes to cense website at GoOut- avoid: Overcalling and doorsOklahoma.com. baits and tube jigs around docks and main lake. limited to one tom from weather close by, every- Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on chick- the entire eight-county thing should be heating moving in to a gobbling The final day to buy tick- bird are always common ets is Aug. 6, 2021. en liver, cut bait, grubs, hotdogs and stinkbait be- region. This spring’s sea- up. Toms and jakes are low the dam, discharge and main lake. Crappie son limit remains three being seen with large mistakes hunters make. See details of each Ad- Another common mis- venture along with the good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, small lures and toms for each hunter. groups of hens. tube jigs around docks, main lake and shallows. ODWC is encouraging Condition of habi- take is trying to get close rules at www.wildlifede- to the roost in early sea- partment.com/outdoor- Report submitted by David deMontigny, game hunters to participate in tat: Habitat conditions warden stationed in McIntosh County. this spring’s turkey hunt- look very good. Lots of son. ok/adventures. ing season, but many recent controlled burns Opening-day expec- hunters are wondering and food plots are look- tations: Birds should be what they can do to help ing great. Years past have fired up with the warmer the wild turkey situation provided lots of growth, weather coming in for the On this day in U.S. military history right now. so there is plenty of cover. weekend. Modest bird numbers and heavy pres- RodnEy HaLtom Amphibious Corps, at- namese 2nd Division “The Department Things are greening up 1789 – The U.S. tacking northward on troops drive out of Laos is urging hunters to con- quickly, and insects are sure are expected in east- ern Oklahoma. Arkan- House of Representa- the island, have cut the and Cambodia to open sider harvesting fewer already emerging, so tives held its first meet- neck of the Motobu a third front of their of- turkeys this spring than there is plenty of food sas’ season won’t begin until April 19, so numer- ing. Peninsula and US 6th fensive in the Central they normally would; availability. 1832 – Some 300 Marine Division begins Highlands, attacking instead of a full season’s Reports from land- ous hunters will cross the state line seeking birds. American troops of the operations to clear it of at Kontum and Pleiku bag limit of three birds, owners or scouting hunt- OUTDOOR 6th Infantry left Jeffer- Japanese forces. At sea, in attempt to cut South decide to take only one ers: Scouting hunters are OKLAHOMA son Barracks, St. Louis, there are less intense Vietnam in two. or two this spring,” said seeing a few birds along ADVENTURES to confront the Sauk Kamikaze attacks. 1981 – General of Wildlife Senior Biolo- the roads but aren’t hear- TURKEY HUNT Indians in what would 1945 – The US forc- the Army Omar Brad- gist Rod Smith, ODWC’s ing much from the roost. RAFFLES become known as the es on Negros are rein- ley, commander of the wild turkey coordinator Very few birds are being Black Hawk War. forced by the landing of 12th Army Group who for western Oklahoma. seen by some landown- Don’t forget to en- ter this year’s Outdoor 1918 – Actors Doug- a second regiment, in ensured Allied vic- Also, hunters are ers. But they are being vo- las Fairbanks and Char- the northwest of the is- tory over Germany, lie Chaplin sell war land, near Bacolod. dies. Born on Febru- bonds on the streets of 1946 – The League of ary 12, 1893, Bradley New York City’s finan- Nations assembled in was a graduate of the GRAY cial district. Geneva for the last time. U.S. Military Academy 1925 – 1950 – from page B1 relief pitcher. Jordan Sut- First planned A US Navy at West Point (Dwight knocked in runs. ton started the game for Ironheads edge night landings on a car- privateer airplane flew Eisenhower was a class- Brett Pippenger earned Eufaula. He allowed one rier, USS Langley, by from Wiesbaden, West mate). Wildcats VF-1. Germany, to spy over 2005 – Eric Rudolph the win from the mound. hit and five runs over one The Eufaula Ironheads 1935 – He surrendered zero runs inning, striking out two. The Works the Soviet Union with agrees to plead guilty to won third place at the Progress Administra- 10 people on board. four bombings includ- on zero hits over one and The Ironheads had the Dewar Gumbo Tourna- two-thirds innings, strik- heavier bats as Josiah Os- tion (WPA) was ap- Soviet reconnaissance ing the 1996 Centennial ment after topping Che- proved by Congress. spotted the plane over Olympic Park bombing ing out one and walking trowski and Fitzer each cotah 10-9. 1945 – one. Gray came in as a hit home runs in the win. On Okinawa, Latvia and shot it down. in exchange for four life the forces of US 3rd 1972 – North Viet- sentences.

LADY WILDCATS Congressional medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day CREWS, JOHN R from page B1 Combs had the hot bat for bert. Searles doubled on Rank and organization: Staff Ser- was killed and the other was badly of the next two innings Checotah, going 4-for-4 the first pitch in the third geant, U.S. Army, Company F, 253d wounded, he continued his advance to get the win. Amanda with a pair of RBIs. Kloee inning scoring two runs. Infantry, 63d Infantry Division. Place up the hill in the face of terrific enemy Brown and Bia Fields Vanmeter had a pair of The Lady Wildcats con- and date: Near Lobenbacherhof, Ger- fire. Storming the well-dug-in posi- each hit home runs in RBIs as she went 3-for-4 tinued to focus as they many, 8 April 1945. Entered service at: tion single-handedly, he killed 2 of the the game. Fields earned and both Marci Britt and scored seven runs in the Bowlegs, Okla. Birth: Golden, Okla. crew of the machinegun at pointblank the win from the pitching Bia Fields went 2-for-3 fourth inning. Citation: He displayed conspicuous range with his M 1 rifle and wrested circle going four innings, with two RBIs. In game two, Checotah gallantry and intrepidity at the risk the gun from the hands of the German allowing two runs on six scored 10 runs in the first of his life above and beyond the call whom he had already wounded. He hits, striking out two with two innings and 11 in the of duty on 8 April 1945 near Loben- then with his rifle charged the strongly zero walks. Checotah crushes fourth to seal a 22-2 vic- bacherhof, Germany. As his company emplaced automatic rifle. Although Fields went 1-for-2 Warner 22-2/ tory. Bia Fields earned was advancing toward the village un- badly wounded in the thigh by cross- with four RBIs, Jessie the win from the pitching der heavy fire, an enemy machinegun fire from the remaining enemy, he kept Roachell and Amanda Hulbert 11-3 circle as she allowed one and automatic rifle with rifle support on and silenced the entire position Brown each went 1-for-2 The Checotah Lady hit and two runs in over opened upon it from a hill on the right with his accurate and deadly rifle fire. with a pair of RBIs. Wildcats (9-8) were on a here innings, striking out flank. Seeing that his platoon leader His actions so unnerved the remain- Tahlequah defeated roll Monday as they de- one and walking one. had been wounded by their fire, S/Sgt. ing enemy soldiers that 7 of them sur- Checotah in a shootout feated Warner 22-2 and Checotah collected 16 Crews, acting on his own initiative, rendered and the others fled. His hero- 14-13. The Lady Tigers Hulbert 11-3 at War- hits with Jordyn Combs, rushed the strongpoint with 2 men of ism caused the enemy to concentrate rallied in the sixth in- ner. In game one Kaitlyn Fields, Halle Britt and his platoon. on him and permitted the company to ning, scoring three runs Searles drove in four runs Amanda Brown each Despite the fact that 1 of these men move forward into the village. to seal the victory. Jordyn on two hits against Hul- having multiple hits. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, April 8, 2021 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

words and figures. ______Legal LEGALNotice NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES______LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHER’S (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, 1 Col = 1.0” NOTICEX 3.9” : 1 Col =1.5” X 2.6” 1 Col = 1.83” X 2.3” 1 Col = 2.0” X 2.0” Legal Notice above location and must be debt. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ty-four, located in Gentry Creek Acres linesAll real estate words advertised herein 7 tab lines, 46 words returned to the same tab location lines, 46More words information concern- STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO development, according to recorded is subject to the Federal Fair Published in the Indian before close of business on the ing the sale can be obtained by THE HEIRS,tab EXECUTORS,lines, 46 words ADMIN- plat thereof. Journal, Thursday, April 8, ______Housing Act, which makes it last day of the filing period. The contacting us at 918-473-2237 ISTRATORS,______DEVISEES, TRUST- And you, the said defendants, are 2021 Eagan Law Office illegal to advertise “any pref- Election will be held on Tues- or PO Box 324 Checotah, Ok EES AND ASSIGNS OF WILLIE A. further notified unless you answer day, June 1, 2021. 74426.A cashier’s check, a certified check GREEN, DECEASED, AND THE said Petition of the plaintiffs filed NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC erence, limitation or discrimi- /s/ Gary W. Updyke This Notice will be pub- UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF WIL- herein against you on or before the OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD nation because of race, color, Board of Directors Repre- lishedfive percent in the (5%) McIntosh of the bid County shall LIE A. GREEN, DECEASED, GREET- 15th day of May, 2021, the allegations FOR THE DOCUMENTED (918) 689-2528 religion, sex, handicap, famil- sentative Democrat, on April 8, 2021 INGS: of said Petition, will be taken as true, COOPERATIVE PROCESS 15 (fifteen) days from date of this /s/ Laura Willmon /s/ Stormy Moham You and each of you are hereby no- and judgment determining the heirs of ial status or national origin, FOR CONSULTING ATTEST: District represen- PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK tified that you have been sued in the Willie A. Green, deceased will be en- or intention to make any such NON-METROPOLITAN full no more than 15 (fifteen) days tative Subscribed before me on District Court of McIntosh County, tered, and a Decree quieting plaintiffs’ LOCAL OFFICIALS in, be denied the benefits of or be preference, limitation or dis- this 24 day of March, 2021 State of Oklahoma, in Cause No. title to the above-described property crimination.” The Oklahoma Department of Trans- 4. Certification of Non- My commission expires CV-21-26, wherein Claudia Landon will be entered against each of you, the This newspaper will not know- portation is seeking public comment Legal Notice 5/15/24 is plaintiff, and The Heirs, Executors, said defendants. on the Documented Cooperative ingly accept any advertising for Published in the McIntosh /s/ Christie Bobo Administrators, Devisees, Trustees WITNESS my hand this 12 day of Process for Consulting Non-Metro- Petition filed in said Cause on or real estate which is in violation County Democrat, Thursday, Notary Signature and Assigns of Willie A. Green, De- March, 2021. politan Local Officials procedures. April 8, 2021 COMM# 20005529 ceased, et al., are defendants, and the Lisa Rodebush, Court Clerk of the law. All persons are here- The procedures can be viewed NOTICE OF SALE thirty (30) days from the date of the plaintiff alleging that they are they McIntosh County, Oklahoma by informed that all dwellings online at https://oklahoma.gov/con- Peoples NATIONAL BANK owner of and in possession of the fol- By /s/ Crystal Newton advertised are available on an tent/dam/ok/en/odot/documents/p- CHECOTAH OKLAHOMA Legal Notice lowing described real property, to-wit: Deputy r-div/stip/Consulting%20Non-Met- 74426 A tract of land lying in the Prepared by:/s/ Pat Layden equal opportunity basis. Published in the McIntosh County title and confirming possession as ropolitan%20Local%20Officials. “Since 1911” Democrat, Thursday, March 25, April SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 20, Town- Pat Layden, OBA #12370 pdf Please address all comments to The Unknown Heirs, Execu- 1 and 8, 2021 ship 12 North, Range 16 East, IB&M Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. Sarah McElroy at SMcElroy@odot. tors, Administrators, Devisees, IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR McIntosh County, more particularly A one-third23 E. Carl (1/3) Albert interest Parkway in a part org. The Department will take com- Legatees, Trustees, Succes- MCINTOSH COUNTY described as follows: Beginning at a P.O. Box 1871 ments through June 15, 2021. sors, and Assigns, immediate STATE OF OKLAHOMA point 208.72 feet East of the NW cor- McAlester, OK 74502 and remote of Rita Carson. Claudia Landon, Vincent Green, ner of said SW1/4SW1/4; thence East Phone: (918) 423-7211 We are in possession of the Plaintiffs, 296.40 feet; thence South 230 feet; Fax: (918) 423-4888 following: vs. thence West 296.40 feet; thence North Legal Notice 2005 FORD F150 PK 230 feet more or less to the point of be- Published in the McIntosh HOUSING / VIN#1FTRF12265NA83843 ginning; less and except and reserving County Democrat, Thursday, The Heirs, Executors, Administra- Legal Notice Sale will be held on April 13, to the grantor, his heirs and assigns an PROPERTY April 1 and 8, 2021 tors, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns Published in the Indian Journal 2021 @ 4:00 easement for roadway along the North NOTICE OF FILING PERIOD of Willie A. Green, Deceased, the Un- Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 Sale will be conducted at 22 feet for the use and benefit of own- FOR ELECTION OF known Successors of Willie A. Green, CV-2021-37 Peoples National Bank Repo lot ers in the SW1/4SW1/4; and less and NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR Management (SAM) registration Deceased, and the State of Oklahoma; For Rent located at 108094 S 4200 RD except all oil, gas, coal and other min- TO ALL PERSONS INTER- ex rel, Oklahoma Tax Commission THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Checotah, OK 74426 erals in and under said land. ESTED: TO: PATSY WILLIAMS, if living, The proceeds from the sale Lots Twelve, Twenty-four, Thirty- One bedroom duplex in Notice is hereby given that tractors) in order to be awarded No. CV-21-26 and if deceased, her unknown heirs, will be applied to the existing six, Thirty-seven, Forty-nine, Fifty- executors, administrators, devisees, River Oaks, $500/month, any person who is a registered tion of said Plaintiff on file in said eight, Sixty-seven, Sixty-eight and voter and a resident of the Che- legatees, trustees, successors, and as- $300 deposit. Call Tommy Seventy-two in Gentry Creek Acres, cotah Conservation District signs, immediate and remote, and 405-420-3690. BUSINESS / EMPLOYMENT situated within the North half of and has entered into or will RHODA J. COFFEY, if living, and if Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty- enter into a Cooperator Agree- deceased, her unknown heirs, execu- two, Township Twelve North, Range ment with the Directors of said tors, administrators, devisees, legatees, Real Estate for Sale cordance with specificationsHelp on Wanted Sixteen East, in McIntosh County, District, may have their name trustees, successors, and assigns, im- file in the Engineer’s Office. Plans, Oklahoma.(property) situated in McIntosh mediate and remote, and DEWIGHT placed on the official ballot of Maintenance.specifications and Call other 918-521- bidding Part-time office assistant A tract of land lying in the N1/2 One bedroom one bath the District Director Election STODOLA, if living, and if deceased, NW1/4 of Section 32, Township 12 32x32 dwelling, well house, of said District for Position 6219. needed: phones, invoicing, his unknown heirs, executors, admin- North, Range 16 East in McIntosh - computer experience a plus, istrators, devisees, legatees, trustees, large storage building, septic Number 2 by filing a Notifica County, more commonly described as tion and Declaration of Candi- successors, and assigns, immediate system, two lots, lakeview, Part-time housekeeper/ rotating weekends and holi- follows; Lots Seventy-three and Seven- $26,500 OBO. 918-473- dacy with said District located cleaning person needed. days. Terra Starr RV Park the official Plat thereof. (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) at 417738 E 1210 Rd. Eufaula 918-689-7094. 0090. OK 74432 between the dates of Will be responsible for daily May 3-14, 2021. Notification cleaning of buildings on Now hiring experienced Mobile Homes and Declaration of Candidacy property, including rest- PUBLIC NOTICE forms may be obtained at the rooms and cabins. Terra cooks and servers at How much do public notices cost? The Oklahoma Legislature sets 1998 Waverly mobile home, Starr RV Park 918-689- Chuck’s Bar & Grill. Call 7094. 573-944-2870 for interview a rate, which is typically much lower than other newspaper ad rates, 16x80 with three bedrooms SALES Petition filed in said Cause on or two baths, A/C, carport on Telephone: (918) 689-253 appointment. so the cost of notices can be controlled, and exact wording – rather 6/10th of an acre, $55,000. Yard Sale than a summary – printed. 918-618-4028 or 918-441- The public is well-served by notices published in a community 7744. Vivian Firehouse yard sale newspaper. Friday, April 9 and Saturday, Hardcopy plans• and Help specifications Wanted title and confirming • possession as April 10. Glassware, collect- www.oklahomanotices.com ibles, too much to list. Five May, 2020, and then at said office Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers OKLAHOMA miles west of Eufaula. Waitresses & experiencedOne (1) Bridgeport BeachCooks Second CLASSIFIED ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of SERVICES apply in Northeastperson Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) AD NETWORK of Section Eleven (11), Township WANENMACHER’SWANENMACHER’S in fullFOR no more MORE than INFO 15 CALL(fifteen) Ten (10) North, Range Sixteen (16) 1-888-815-2672 Lawns anglers 100 Birkes Rd, eufaula TULSA ARMS SHOW WANT TO BUY Total lawn service: rototilling (918) 689-2528 flowerbeds and gardens. envelope addressed as specified WITNESSAPRIL my hand and official seal 10 & 11 OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY Call Jim 918-490-3795. BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA WORLD’S LARGEST GUN & KNIFE SHOW! guitars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, HELP WANTED Bring your Guns to Sell, Trade or Free Appraisal. etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, Water Wells Tulsa Fairgrounds – Sat: 8-6; Sun: 8-4. Tell your others. Call or text 918-288-2222. Friends! www.stringswest.comCOMMISSIONERSJ&T Water MINUTES Well Service. Call www.TulsaArmsShow.com Jim 918-490-3795. (918) 689-2528 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTIONMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING E. A DietaryMotion was made by Pendley andCook/Aide seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. McINTOSH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. (918) 471-4002 facsimile April 6th, 2020 F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION – April 16th No. R-20-27. The Motion5AM was approved - with2PM the following votes: All aye. @ The10a: McIntosh CAT Skid County Steer Board & Attachments of Commissioners | Mobile met on Monday, Small April Engine 6th, 2020, inRepair a regu- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense larly scheduled Meeting, at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room on the first Report for FY 2019/2020 dated April 6th, 2020. The Motion was approved with Hayfloor. & Harvest Chairman, Equip. Michael | Hopper/Grain Burns; Vice Chairman,Trlr Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; and the following votes: 11PMAll aye. - 7AM | KubotaCounty RTVClerk, | RondaKubota Prince, Tractor were | Bucketall present. AdvanceMobile notice lawn of the Meeting mower was posted and on H. BOCC acknowledged receipt of McIntosh County Treasurer Statutory Report as of Trucksthe bulletin | Light Towersboard next | Trlrs to the | Implements Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east January 31st, 2020 (prepared by State Auditor and Inspector). nd small engine repair. 918- | 4entrances Wheeler of the | GolfCourthouse, Cart |on Shop the 2 & day of April, 2020. I. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Cash Fund I. The Meeting was called to order by Chairman,490-3795. Michael Burns, at 8:00 am. Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations. The Motion was approved Farm II. Roll Related was called Items with | the 580.233.3066. following responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. Tulsa wigginsauctioneers.comPendley, present. J. A MotionChecotah was made by Pendley and Nursing seconded by Phillips toand approve Monthly III. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Minutes of the Reports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Commissioners’ Meeting held on March 30th, 2020.Gravel, The Motion Sand,was approved Etc with the All aye. Stockyard Inc. followingOFFICES votes: FOR All aye.LEASE K. A Motion was madeRehabilitation by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Certificate IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve of County Treasurer, Request for Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage Sale every Monday 9 a.m. th FORsigning LEASE: of purchase Three Offices orders to/ 40 be Rooms.processed forAll payment your on Aprilgravel, 6 , 2020. sand, The Motion rock was Tax.321 The MotionSE 2nd was approved St., with Checotah, the following votes: OK All aye.74426 N.E. Oklahoma’s largest and finest livestock market. approved with the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 386, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer Over 100,000 head sold annually. Ideal for clinics, travel nurses, CPA’s. and other materials deliv- UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. LargeAT&T, footage. 317.53, UTILITIES389, Remodeled. AT&T High (SBC), traf- 317.53,ered. UTILITIES390, Full loads AT&T (SBC), (ten 317.53, wheel- UTILI- the following votes: All918-473-2251 aye. TIES 391, AT&T, 234.34, UTILITIES; CDBG 4, SHADY GROVE RWD#5, 38043.78, REIMBURSE- M. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election fic MENT; location General in Idabel,3080, SOUTER Oklahoma LIMESTONE near & MINERALS,er) or halfLLC, 1023.09, loads. Road Tractor Material3081, and Board Payroll Reimbursement. The Motion was approved with the following Weekly Market Report BeaversBANK OFBend. EUFAULA, 580-286-8081. 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART,skid 397.03, steer FUEL3083, available. PHILLIPS, Terry’sBILLY votes: All aye. Total Head of Cattle: 1,589 BOB, 30.19, TRAVEL3084, BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers SALARY3086,GUN MCINTOSH SHOW CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00,Trucks RENT3087, 918-707-0732. SHATSWELL, GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER with the following votes: All aye. 300-350 $198.00-$208.00 $156.00-$166.00 LEASE3089, EMBROIDERY PLUS, 264.00, FIREMEN GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for 350-400 $190.00-$200.00 WORLD’SFIREMEN GEAR3091, LARGEST OSU COOPERATIVE GUN EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- Oak Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove) for $200.00. The Motion was $158.00-$168.00 HELP WANTED 400-450 SHOWVICES –3092, April COOKSON 10 & 11 HILLS – Tulsa,PUBLISHERS OK INC, 128.16, PUBLICATION3093,Tractor Work INDIAN NATION approved with the following votes: All aye. $168.50-$178.50 $154.00-$164.00 WHOLESALE, 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 450-500 Fairgrounds.30.70, UTILITIES3096, Saturday EAST 8-6, CENTRAL Sunday ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was $170.00-$180.00 $150.00-$160.00 8-4.VALLEY WANENMACHER’S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, TULSA ARMSCVEC, 77.52,Tractor UTILITIES3098, work PIED PIPER, and 60.00, build: PEST approved with the following votes: All aye. 500-550 $165.00-$175.00 $143.00-$153.00 SHOW.SPRAYING3099, Free appraisals. EAST CENTRAL Bring OKLAHOMA your APPRAISAL, LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic 550-600 $160.00-$170.00 AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIESpads, 3102, driveways, CVEC, 164.29, roads,UTILITIES3103, tin payment for Bank of AmericaCNAs P-Card statement (March 2020) for $337.53. The $142.00-$152.00 guns!OG&E, www.TulsaArmsShow.com 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 600-650 $154.50-$164.50 $128.00-$138.00 188.27, UTILITIES3106, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT,horn 374.90, installation, COPIER/OVERAGES brush 3107, hog- R. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve 324A Claim AT&T,COVERALL 157.97, UTILITIES3108, LIQUIDATION AT&T, 108.88, UTILITIES;ging, under- Health 301, brush OKLAHOMA cut STATE and for payment to Porum PublicAll Works shifts Authority in the amount of $24,817.50 DEPT OF HEALTH, 10939.38, SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PESTstacked. SPRAYING304, Call FIVE STARBob OFFICE Green SUPPLY, S. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of Joe Don Eaves LIQUIDATION129.40, OFFICE – SUPPLIES305,500 pair FR STATEWIDEroyal blue COMMERICAL918-490-2232 CLEANING COMPANY, or 918-361- 1250.00, Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was Cell 918-760-1300 coveralls.JANITORIAL Call SERVICE306,or Fax for moreBLIZZARD, informa- APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, Contactapproved with Jeana the following Campbell, votes: All aye. Administrator Office 918-234-3438 TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86,5276. TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of Home 918-266-2893 tion.182.46, Ph: POSTAGE 800-252-7412; METER/EQP Fax: LEASE310, 580-255- PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved 5511.AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, U. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316,Recycle/Trash SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, Service 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved UTILITIES317,ADVERTISE AT&T STATEWIDE (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with theChecotah following votes: All aye. Nursing and 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of SERVICE, INC, 480.00, REPAIRS1916, MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved Put your message where it matters most Petition filed in said Cause on or INDISCOUNT OKLAHOMA TIRE OF NEWSPAPERS. STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN- with the followingRehabilitation votes: All aye. – ING1919, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, We2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of can75.00, place TRASH your SERVICE1921, ad in 148 newspapers. MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 118.74, PARTS1922, CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations321 SE 2nd(Pierce Rd.St., Project, Checotah, District #3) in the OK amount 74426 of $85,000.00. The ForUNIFORM more CLEANING1923, information orCANADIAN to place VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 105.62, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. an UTILITIES1924, ad, contact AT&T, Landon 266.50, CobbUTILITIES1925, at SOUTER LIMESTONESue’s & MINERALS, LLC, X. A Motion was made by918-473-2251 Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer 8333.20, Road Material1926, P&K EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE, 331.00, BLADES1927, CINTAS, of Appropriations (Paradise Point Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of (405)130.02, 499-0022 UNIFORM or CLEANING1928, toll-free in OK HOPKINS at FUEL & PROPANE,RECYCLING, 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 1-888-815-2672.AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK OF AMERICA, 88.86, PARTS1931, Y. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY CO., 716.10, HYDRAULIC FLUID1932,SANITATION HOPKINS OIL & CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of RENT ON HANNA YARD, 200.00, RENT1933, NAPATRANSFER AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, STATION PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24, TIRES1935, CVEC, 161.51, UTILITIES1936, Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OK., 35.90, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Lots NINE (9) and TEN (10), in UTILITIES1938,WANTED SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids Let Us Supply Your Block THREE (3), of Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; HELPreceived for asphalting. The WANTEDMotion was approved with the following votes: DON’S MOBILE HOMES – SERVING Jail-ST 1236, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER,Trash 247.00, Disposal SIGN1238, Needs G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve HomesTRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following MEDICAL1240, MR. PRINTER, 96.00, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. THE AREA SINCE 1984. FEATURING inPLIES1242, your OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTILResidential WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. CountyCLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- Attended by County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and all three Commissioners. HOMES BY WINSTON, HAMILTON, TIVE INC., 20.98, TINT1246, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC,Commercial 1677.00, phone • Industrialcards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC CommentsHousekeeping or Concerns: None. needing44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to adjourn Meeting. The NEW VISION & DEER VALLEY. CHECK REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. th 4 on – 2 off FINANCE, 529.98, COPIER LEASE350, DOUGS AUTO REPAIR,Call 71.00, for REPAIRS351, Prices BRANS- Signed this 13 Roll-in day of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in Showers OUR WEBSITE TO SEE FLOOR- CUM,METAL KEVIN JOSEPH, ROOFS 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers V. Reports BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS7AM - 3PM $ A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his reportWe to the Pick BOCC. Up or for qualified PLANS, PICTURES, VIRTUAL TOURS 3,500.00*B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified for qualified VI. Action Items You Bring to Us! Bill Phillips, Vice Chairman for qualified& PRICING. A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member Completelyreplacement Installed vehicle for Emergency Management. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES and remote, and LINDA STODOLA, a distance of 143.90 feet; thence N89 DON BRIDGES returned to the same location (SEAL) Ranch, McIntosh County, State of if living, and if deceased, her unknown degrees, 52 minutes, 54 seconds E for DISTRICT JUDGE before close of business on the /s/ Taylor Thomason Oklahoma heirs, executors, administrators, devi- a distance of 158.41 feet; thence S00 PREPARED BY: last day of the filing period. The COURT CLERK, and all Defendant must answer sees, legatees, trustees, successors, and degrees, 07 minutes, 50 seconds W for James Sicking, OBA #18467 Election will be held on Tues- MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLA- said Petition on or before the 10th day assigns, immediate and remote Defen- a distance of 239.10 feet to the point of 611 South Detroit Avenue day, June 1, 2021. HOMA of May, 2021 or judgment and decree dants, beginning, containing .78 acres, Tulsa, OK 74120 /s/ Douglas Howell BELLE STARR RANCH PROP- will be granted as prayed for in said GREETINGS: and all Defendants must answer 918-777-4529 (P) Board of Directors Repre- ERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Petition. You are hereby notified that the said Petition on or before the 23rd day 918-890-4529 (F) sentative P. O. Box 945 Dated and signed the 22nd day of Plaintiffs, JOHN RICHARDSON and of May, 2021, or judgment and decree Attorney for the Personal /s/ Laura Willmon Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 March, 2021. WANDA RICHARDSON, husband will be granted as prayed for in said Representative ATTEST: District represen- 918-490-2156 (SEAL) and wife, have filed Petition in the Petition. James Givens tative /s/ Taylor Thomason District Court of McIntosh County, Dated and signed the 24 day of COURT CLERK, Oklahoma, to quiet title as to the fol- March, 2021. Legal Notice MCINTOSH COUNTY, OKLA- lowing described real estate in McIn- (SEAL) Legal Notice Legal Notice Published in the Indian Journal, HOMA tosh County, Oklahoma, to-wit: LISA RODEBUSH, COURT Published in the Indian Published in the Indian Journal, Thursday, April 1, 8 and 15, 2021 BELLE STARR RANCH PROP- Lot 1 in Block 1 of Belle Starr CLERK Journal, Thursday, April 1 and Thursday, April 1, 8 and 15, 2021 Case SC-21-46 ERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION Ranch, a subdivision located in Sec- /s/ Lisa Rodebush 8, 2021 Case SC-21-45 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION P. O. Box 945 tion 8, Township 10 North, Range 17 Deputy NOTICE OF FILING PERIOD NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 East of the I.B.M., McIntosh County, GREGORY R. STIDHAM, O.B.A. FOR ELECTION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: 918-490-2156 Oklahoma, #8632 DISTRICT DIRECTOR TO: Affordable Lake Properties & Edward A. Thele C/O Linda Thele and all Defendants must P.O. Box 265 TO ALL PERSONS INTER- Oklahoma Vacation Property, C/O Defendant, GREETINGS: answer said Petition on or be- Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 ESTED: Yun Sellers You are hereby notified that the Legal Notice fore the 23rd day of May, 2021, 918-473-5700 Notice is hereby given that Defendant, GREETINGS: Plaintiff, Belle Starr Ranch, has filed Published in the Indian or judgment and decree will be ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS any person who is a registered You are hereby notified that the a small claim in the District Court Journal, Thursday, April 1, 8 granted as prayed for in said voter and a resident of the Mc- Plaintiff, Belle Starr Ranch, has filed of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, to and 15, 2021 Petition. Intosh County Conservation a small claim in the District Court collect past due debt as to the follow- IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Dated and signed the 23rd Legal Notice District and has entered into of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, to ing described real estate in McIntosh AND FOR day of March, 2021. Published in the Indian or will enter into a Cooperator collect past due debt as to the follow- County, Oklahoma, to-wit: MCINTOSH COUNTY (SEAL) Journal, Thursday, April 1 and Agreement with the Directors ing described real estate in McIntosh Lot 22 in Block 11 in Belle Starr (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6 LISA RODEBUSH, COURT 8, 2021 of said District, may have their County, Oklahoma, to-wit: CLERK IN THE DISTRCT COURT name placed on the official bal- Lots 22 & 23 in Block 3; Lot 29 in /s/ Bailey Burns FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY lot of the District Director Elec- Block 11; Lot 29 in Block 15; Lot 3 in Deputy STATE OF OKLAHOMA tion of said District for Position Block 17; Lot 18 in Block 22 in Belle Legal Notice GREGORY R. STIDHAM, IN THE MATTER OF THE Number 2 by filing a Notifica- Starr Ranch, McIntosh County, State Published in the Indian Journal, O.B.A. #8632 ESTATE OF BETTY LOU GIV- tion and Declaration of Candi- of Oklahoma Thursday, April 8, 2021 P.O. Box 265 ENS, dacy with said District located and all Defendant must answer City of Eufaula Public Hearing Notice Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 Deceased. at 417738 E 1210 Rd. Eufaula said Petition on or before the 10th day 918-473-5700 OK 74432 between the dates of of May, 2021 or judgment and decree Notice is hereby given that the City The public hearing will be held as ATTORNEY FOR PLAIN- Case no. PB-2019-0022 May 3-14, 2021. Notification will be granted as prayed for in said of Eufaula, Oklahoma, will conduct a follows: TIFFS NOTICE OF HEARING FI- and Declaration of Candidacy Petition. public hearing on the Specific Use Ap- April 19, 2021 at 5:30 P.M Plan- NAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR forms may be obtained at the Dated and signed the 22nd day of plication for property located within ning and Zoning Commission, Eu- DETERMINATION OF above location and must be March, 2021. the City of Eufaula. faula Community Center, 121 High Legal Notice HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION AND The property requesting a Specific Street. Published in the Indian Journal DISCHARGE Use Permit is described as follows: At this time any interested citizen Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 Notice is hereby given that Legal Notice Legal Description: Lots Five (5), of Eufaula, Oklahoma will have the CV-2021-39 James Givens, Personal Repre- Published in the McIntosh County Democrat, Less the West 660 feet of Corley Es- opportunity to be heard regarding the NOTICE BY PUBLICATION sentative of the Estate of Betty Thursday, April 1 and April 8, 2021 tates II, a subdivision located in the zoning variance request. If there are THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Lou Givens, deceased, having OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS Southeast Quarter of the Northwest any questions about the proposal, or TO: LAKELAND ENTERPRISES filed in this Court his final ac- ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION Quarter (SE/4 NW/4) in Section you need additional information prior CORPORATION, an Oklahoma Cor- count of the administration NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN Thirty-three (33). Township Ten (10) to the public hearing, please contact poration, its devisees, legatees, and as- of said estate and Petition for ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE North, Range Sixteen (16) East of the the Eufaula City Hall at 918-689-2534. signs, Defendant, GREETINGS: order allowing same, determi- In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section I.B.M., McIntosh County, Oklahoma. A copy of the application is available You are hereby notified that the nation of heirs, distribution 2-141 Jazmin’s Mexican Restaurant, 212 South Broadway St., Che- General Location Known as: 768 for public inspection during normal Plaintiffs, TUBBY MCDONALD and and for final discharge of said cotah, OK 74426, a Oklahoma Limited Liability Company, hereby pub- Pecan Lane. working hours and can be accessed JULIE MCDONALD, husband and Personal Representative, the lishes notice of her intention to apply within sixty days from this date to Specific Use Request: Installation from the Eufaula City Hall at 918-689- wife, have filed Petition in the District hearing of the same has been the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for of Mobile Home. 2534 or by emailing aa@cityofeufau- Court of McIntosh County, Okla- set by the Court for the 5th day a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with Applicant/s: Bobby Clapsaddle. laok.com. homa, to quiet title as to the follow- of May, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., at the said Act: That she intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a ing described real estate in McIntosh the courtroom of the District Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 212 South Broadway St. in Checotah, McIntosh, Oklahoma, under the busi- County, Oklahoma, to-wit: Judge, in the Courthouse at ness name of Jazmin’s Mexican Restaurant. Tract 66 of Bar Harbor Heights, Eufala, in the County and State Dated this 25 day of March, 2021. McIntosh County, Oklahoma, further aforesaid, and all persons in- Signature of applicant (s): If partnership, all partners must sign. If described as tract of land located in terested in said estate are no- tified then and there to appear corporation an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability the East half of Section 32, Township company a manager must sign. 10 North, Range 17 East of the Indian and show cause, if any they have, why the said account /s/ Jasmaine Rojas Meridian, more particularly described County of McIntosh, State of Oklahoma as follows: beginning at point 503.46 should not be settled and al- lowed, the heirs of said Betty Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: feet N00 degree, 12 minutes, 26 sec- /s/ Jasmaine Renee Rojas onds W and 2105.32 feet S89 degrees, Lou Givens, deceased, deter- mined, said estate distributed, to be known to be the person (s) described in and who executed the 42 minutes, 25 seconds W of the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same and the Personal Representa- Northeast Corner of the SE/4 of the as her free act and deed. tive discharged. SE/4 of said Section 32; thence N89 /s/ Victoria Sands DATED THIS 22 day of degrees, 52 minutes, 10 seconds W for (Notary Public) a distance of 134.65 feet; thence N00 March, 2021. June 4, 2024 degrees, 25 minutes, 45 seconds W for /s. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY (My commission expires) a distance of 96.33 feet; thence N08 BRENDON BRIDGES (SEAL) degrees, 59 minutes, 33 seconds W for THE HONORABLE BREN-

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No.: PB-21-9 Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: IN THE DISTRICT COURT ministrators, devisees, legatees, trust- NORMAN ANESTHESIA NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF “JERRED TAYLOR,” and “JOSH- OF MCINTOSH COUNTY ees, successors and assigns, immediate PROVIDERS, STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) McINTOSH COUNTY UA A. TAYLOR.” STATE OF OKLAHOMA and remote, of AGNES SCOTT, Full Plaintiff, )ss. STATE OF OKLAHOMA GREETINGS: IN THE MATTER OF THE Blood Creek Indian, Roll No. 8551, vs. COUNTY OF MCINTOSH ) CHARLOTTE LEE, and YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ESTATES OF ANDY PROC- deceased. JENNIFER R. VOSSEN, All creditors having claims Plaintiff, that you have been sued in Case No. TOR 4/4 CREEK, NE, and and Defendant. against LINDA C. JARBOE, de- CV-2020-41 in the District Court JUDY LASLEY PROCTOR, 4/4 ceased, are required to present vs. of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by CREEK, NE, State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- Case No. CS-2020-135 the same with a description of David Lee Henderson and Robert L. deceased. homa Tax Commission NOTICE BY PUBLICATION all security interests and other The successors both known and Henderson as Plaintiffs and you and Defendants. JENNIFER R. VOSSEN, collateral, if any, held by each unknown immediate and remote, of each of you must answer said Petition CASE NO. PB-21-18 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED creditor with respect to such PAULINE BLACK, deceased filed in said Cause on or before the 4th NOTICE OF HEARING PE- Case No.: CV-2021-29 that you have been sued by claim, to ANGELA S. ALLEN, and day of June 2021, or the allegations TITION FOR LETTERS OF AD- NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NORMAN ANESTHESIA PRO- Administrator, in care of: contained therein will be taken as MINISTRATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: VIDERS and you must answer COURTNEY L. EAGAN The successors both known and true and judgment rendered as prayed The State of Oklahoma 1. “The successors, both Plaintiff’s Petition on or before EAGAN LAW OFFICE, PLLC unknown immediate and remote, of therein, against you and each of you, to the heirs, next of kin, and known and unknown of D.C. Dabbs, the 15 day of July 2021 or a 150 Foley Ave. A.J. BLACK, deceased quieting the title and confirming pos- creditors of the said Andy Proc- deceased;” money judgment in the amount Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 and session as to the following described tor, 4/4 Creek, NE, and Judy 2. “Unknown heirs, execu- of $1,000.00 plus interest and on or before the following property, to-wit: Lasley Proctor, 4/4 Creek, NE, tors, administrators, devisees, lega- attorneys fees will be rendered presentment date, on the 5 day WANDA JEAN HERVEY, if liv- A one-third (1/3) interest in a part deceased: tees, trustees, successors and assigns, accordingly. of June, 2021, or the same will ing and if deceased, the unknown of the SW/4 of the SW/4 NE/4 and You are hereby notified that immediate and remote, of AGNES Dated this 22 day of March be forever barred. successors of WANDA JEAN part of the E/2 NE/4 SE/4 NW/4 of Darrell Proctor has applied for SCOTT, Full Blood Creek Indian, Roll 2021. Dated this 30 day of March, HERVEY Section 16, Township 9 North, Range Letters of Administration on No. 8551, deceased.” MCINTOSH COUNTY 2021. and 16 East, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, said estate to be granted to Dar- GREETINGS: COURT CLERK /s/ Courtney L. Eagan said parcel of land being described rell Proctor and requests the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED By: /s/ Deserea Crawley COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- as follows: Beginning at the SW cor- court to determine the identity that you have been sued in Case No. Approved by: #22553 homa Tax Commission ner of the NW/4 SW/4 NE/4; thence of all heirs of the deceased, and CV-2021-29 in the District Court /s/ Kristin Blue Fisher 150 Foley Ave. Defendants. N 63 degrees 21’ 51” W a distance of that said Petition will be heard of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by Kristin Blue Fisher, OBA Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 CV-2021-42 369.45’; thence N 00 degrees 05’ 23” E by said court at the courtroom Kathleen Dabbs and Debbie Ann #15898 918-689-2528-phone NOTICE BY PUBLICATION a distance of 496.53’; thence 289 de- in the County Courthouse in Jones as Plaintiffs and you and each of Timothy A. Fisher, OBA 918-689-2529-fax STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: grees 57’ 52” E a distance of 1132.27’; the City of Eufaula, in said you must answer said Petition filed in #15899 Attorney for Administrator “The successors both known and thence S 00 degrees 06’ 09” W a dis- County of McIntosh, on the said Cause on or before the 24th day of Fisher & Fisher unknown, immediate and remote, of tance of 245.86’; thence S 42 degrees 21st day of April, 2021, at 9:00 May 2021, or the allegations contained 8177 S Harvard Ave., #333 PAULINE BLACK,” and “the succes- 37’ 51” E a distance of 14.54’; thence o’clock a.m., when and where therein will be taken as true and judg- Tulsa, OK 74137-1612 Legal Notice sors both known and unknown, im- S 00 degrees 06’ 12” W a distance of all persons interested may ap- ment rendered as prayed therein, Telephone 918-488-9191 Published in the Indian mediate and remote, of A.J. BLACK.” 405.028’; thence N 89 degrees 58’ 43” pear and contest the same. against you and each of you, quieting [email protected] Journal, Thursday, April 8 and GREETINGS: W a distance of 813.00 feet to the point Witness my hand and seal the title and confirming possession as 15, 2021 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of beginning, said tract contains 16.5 of said court affixed this 25th to the following described property, IN THE DISTRICT COURT that you have been sued in Case No. acres, more or less day of March, 2021. to-wit: Legal Notice OF MCINTOSH COUNTY CV-2021-42 in the District Court and _s/ Brendon Bridges A tract of land situated in the W Published in the Indian Journal, STATE OF OKLAHOMA of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by A part of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 THE HONORABLE BREN- 19.52 acres of Lot Two (2), Section Thursday, April 1, 8 and 15, 2021 IN THE MATTER OF THE CHARLOTTE LEE as Plaintiff and of Section 16, Township 9 North, DON BRIDGES Eighteen (18), Township Nine (9) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ESTATE OF GREGORY LOUIS you and each of you must answer said Range 16 East, McIntosh County, ASSOCIATE DISTRICT North, Range Sixteen (16) East, more SINGLETERRY, Deceased. Petition filed in said Cause on or be- Oklahoma, said parcel of land being JUDGE particularly described as follows: be- MCINTOSH COUNTY th STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-12 fore the 4 day of June, 2021, or the described as follows: Beginning at a PREPARED BY: ginning at the NW corner of said RENITA WEST, NOTICE TO CREDITORS allegations contained therein will be point, said point being 513.453 feet _s/Michael D. Parks 19.52 acres of Lot Two (2); thence East All creditors having claims taken as true and judgment rendered West and 256.370 feet South of the NE Michael D. Parks, OBA along the North line of said Lot Two Plaintiff, against Gregory Louis Single- as prayed therein, against you and corner of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 of #6904 (2) a distance of 437.46 feet; thence terry, deceased, are required each of you, quieting the title and con- said Section 16; thence S 00° 06’ 12” 10 E. Washington, Suite 102 South Parallel to the West line of said vs. to present the same, with a firming possession as to the following W a distance of 378.884 feet; thence N P.O. Box 3220 Lot Two (2) a distance of 208.7 feet; description of all security in- described property, to-wit: 47° 22’ 09” E a distance of 257.110 feet; McAlester, OK 74502 thence East parallel to the North line RICHARD WEST, if living, and if terests and other collateral, if The East 208.71 feet of the West thence N 42° 37 51” W a distance of (918) 426-1818; (918) 426- of said Lot Two (2) a distance of 208.7 deceased the unknown successors any, held by each creditor with 417.42 feet of the North 417.42 feet of 278.294 feet to the Point of beginning; 1836-FAX feet; thence South parallel to the West of RICHARD WEST deceased, respect to such claim, to Ga- the NE/4 of the NW/4 of Section Thir- otherwise described as Lots 1, 2, & 3, [email protected] line of said Lot Two (2) a distance of and brielle L. Singleterry, Personal teen, Township Eleven North, range Southport III, according to an unre- ATTORNEY FOR PETITION- 130.77 feet; thence West parallel to Representative of the Estate of Fifteen East of the IB&M, in McIntosh corded plat thereof. ER, the North Line of said Lot Two (2) a ROBERT WEST, if living, and if Gregory Louis Singleterry, at County, Oklahoma, containing two barring and enjoining you and DARRELL PROCTOR distance of 644.16 feet; Thence North deceased the unknown successors of the office of Rick L. Denker, At- acres, more or less, SUBJECT to ease- each of you from ever asserting any along the West line of said Lot a dis- ROBERT WEST deceased, torney at Law, 4700 NW 23rd ment for county road along the north right, title or interest in and to said tance of 339.47 feet to the point of and Street, Suite 112, Oklahoma 40 feet thereof. property adverse to the determination Legal Notice beginning. City, Oklahoma, 73127, on or barring and enjoining you and of ownership made by the Court. Published in the Indian Journal, barring and enjoining you and st State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- before the 11th day of June, each of you from ever asserting any WITNESS my hand this 31 day of Thursday, March 25, April 1 and 8, each of you from ever asserting any homa Tax Commission 2021, or the same will be for- right, title or interest in and to said March, 2021. 2021 right, title or interest in and to said Defendants. ever barred. property adverse to the determination (SEAL) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF property adverse to the determination DENKER & ZUHDI, PLLC of ownership made by the Court. MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT McINTOSH COUNTY of ownership made by the Court. st Case No.: CV-2020-33 /s/ Rick L. Denker WITNESS my hand this 31 day of CLERK STATE OF OKLAHOMA WITNESS my hand this 18 day of ALIAS NOTICE BY PUBLICA- RICK L. DENKER, March, 2021. By:/s/ Crystal Newton KATHLEEN DABBS, and March, 2021. TION OBA#2294 (SEAL) Deputy DEBBIE ANN JONES, (SEAL) STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: 4700 NW 23rd Street, Suite MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 Plaintiffs, i. “ROBERT WEST, if living, 112 CLERK Attorney for Plaintiff MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT and if deceased, the unknown succes- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma By:/s/ Crystal Newton 150 Foley Avenue vs. CLERK sors of ROBERT WEST, deceased” 73127 Deputy Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 By:/s/Bailey Burns ii. “RICHARD WEST, if liv- (405) 946-5533 Telephone Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 (918) 689-2528 The successors, both known and Deputy ing, and if deceased, the unknown (405) 947-7904 Facsimile Attorney for Plaintiffs unknown of D.C. DABBS, deceased, Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 successors of RICHARD WEST, de- [email protected] 150 Foley Avenue, P.O. Box 310 Attorney for Plaintiff ceased” mailto:sara@denkerzuhdi. Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Legal Notice and 150 Foley Avenue GREETINGS: com (918) 689-2528 Published in the Indian Journal, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Attorney for Personal Repre- Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 The Unknown heirs, executors, ad- (918) 689-2528 that you have been sued in Case No. sentative IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CV-2020-33 in the District Court of Legal Notice MCINTOSH COUNTY McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by Re- Published in the Indian Journal, STATE OF OKLAHOMA nita West as Plaintiff and you and each Legal Notice Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 In re the Marriage of: of you must answer said Amended Pe- Published in the Indian Journal, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF JONI HUDGENS, tition filed in said Cause on or before Thursday, April 8 and 15, 2021 McINTOSH COUNTY Petitioner, Court Report the 26 day of May 2021, or the allega- IN THE DISTRICT COURT STATE OF OKLAHOMA and tions contained therein will be taken WITHIN AND FOR McINTOSH DAVID LEE HENDERSON, as true and judgment rendered as COUNTY and TRAVIS HUDGENS prayed therein, against you and each STATE OF OKLAHOMA ROBERT L. HENDERSON, McIntosh County District Court Report of you, quieting the title and confirm- IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Plaintiffs, Respondent. ing possession as to the following de- TATE OF Dwight James Hughes, Capital One Bank vs. scribed property, to-wit: Deceased. vs. Case No. FD-2019-3 Felony Cases Lot 5 and the West 8 feet of Lot 6, Case No.: PB-2020-73 NOTICE OF HEARING Corley, Thomas Eu- Reid Warrenburg, et al in Block 82, City of Eufaula, McIntosh Judge Brendon Bridges The successors both known and Notice is hereby given to Respon- Crown Asset Manage- nd gene: rape by instrumen- County, State of Oklahoma NOTICE TO CREDITORS unknown immediate and remote, of dent, Travis Hudgens, that on the 22 ment vs. Charles Peter- and STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased day of October, 2020, Petitioner, Joni tation; child sexual abuse; The North 93.5 feet of the East 60 )ss. and Hudgens filed in the District Court lewd exhibition of person son, et al feet of Lot 6, Block 82 and the West COUNTY OF TULSA ) of McIntosh County, Eufaula, Okla- Discover Bank vs. Ed- 10 feet of the East 60 feet of the S/2 of All persons having claims against JUDY M. TAYLOR homa, a Motion to Set for Pre-Trial. die Haworth, et al Lot 6, block 82, of the original Town of Dwight James Hughes, Deceased, are This matter is set for Pre-Trial in Misdemeanor Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma required to present the same with a and the District Court of McIntosh Coun- Synchrony Bank vs. barring and enjoining you and description of all security interests and ty, Eufaula, Oklahoma, on the 8 day Cases April Lee each of you from ever asserting any other collateral, if any, held by each TONYA TOTH of June, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., and Heather Darst: public right, title or interest in and to said creditor with respect to such claim, to Respondent, Travis Hudgens is direct- property adverse to the determination the named Personal Representative at: and ed to appear. intoxication Small Claims of ownership made by the Court. c/o Stewart E. Field IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT Michael Ray Har- Jolita G. Alonzo vs. WITNESS my hand this 26th day of McCormick & Field, P.L.L.C. GORDON TAYLOR THE HEARING, A PERMANENT baugh: driving while Jean Myers, et al March, 2021. 6440 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 100 ORDER GRANTING THE PETI- MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 and TONER ALL RELIEF REQUESTED license is canceled/sus- Michael Allen Hum- CLERK on or before the following present- IN HER PETITION SHALL BE IS- pended/revoked phreys Sr. vs Megan Bau- By:/s/ Crystal Newton ment date: June 10, 2021, or the same JERRED TAYLOR SUED WITHOUT FURTHER NOIT- Christopher Joseph man, et al Deputy will be non-suited, void and forever and CE TO YOU. Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 barred. Signed this 30 day of March, 2021. Harper: possession of Attorney for Plaintiff Dated this 26th day of March, 2021. JOSHUA A. TAYLOR /s/Brian McLaughin CDS; unlawful posses- Traffic Cases 150 Foley Avenue /s/ Stewart E. Field JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT sion of drug parapherna- Bailee Davis: driver Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Stewart E. Field and COURT not wearing seatbelt (918) 689-2528 Attorney for Devin J. Hughes, Prepared By: lia Personal Representative DAVID A. TAYLOR, II Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 Vincent John Hen- Seth Hays Leon Gour- Stewart E. Field, OBA# 2891 and EAGAN LAW OFFICE nessy Jr.: knowingly con- ley: seatbelt Legal Notice McCORMICK & FIELD, P.L.L.C. 150 Foley Ave. Daniel Lewis Lane: ABIGAIL K. TAYLOR Eufaula, OK 74432 cealing/holding/receiv- Published in the Indian 6440 S. Lewis Avenue, Suite 100 seatbelt Journal, Thursday, April 8 and Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 (918) 659-2528 ing stolen property 15, 2021 (918) 488-8000 and (918) 471-4002- Facsimile Michael Dane Martin: Stanley Lyons: driver IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN [email protected] Attorney for Petitioner not wearing seatbelt State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- driving a motor vehicle AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY Attorney for the Personal Repre- Baileigh Renee McCul- STATE OF OKLAHOMA sentative homa Tax Commission under the influence of IN THE MATTER OF THE Defendants. Legal Notice alcohol; reckless conduct lar: failure to carry insur- ESTATE OF LINDA C. JAR- Published in the Indian ance verification CV-2020-41 with firearm; carrying BOE Legal Notice Journal, Thursday, April 8, David L. Moxon: seat- Deceased. Published in the Indian Journal, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 2021 firearm while under the influence; transporting belt open container of alcohol Brandon Glenn Mul- Blake Wayne Nelson: lins: seatbelt Pirates make Wildcats walk the plank driving a motor vehicle Zackary Ryan Reyn- under the influence of al- olds: seatbelt RODNEY HALTOM Cody Alexander Rob- SPORTS EDITOR cohol The Poteau Pirates used Brandon Kyle Watson: inson: driver not wearing a fast start to top Checotah possession of CDS; un- seatbelt 12-7. The Wildcats fell be- lawful possession of drug Kenneth Wayne Wil- hind as the Pirates scored paraphernalia son: seatbelt three runs in the first, sec- Protective ond, third and fourth in- Civil Cases nings. The Wildcats tried to in excess of Orders make a game of it by scor- Candie McKeefer vs. ing four runs in the second $10,000 William Arthur Shaver inning cutting the score to 21st Mortgage Corp. 6-4 but Poteau would not vs. Geremy Hill, et al Marriage be denied. Hayden Price hit American Express Na- a homerun in the contest tional Bank vs. Charles licenses filed RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Dustin Lee Phillips going 2-for-3. Hall, el al Sallisaw (16-9, 8-1) de- Checotah’s Colten Burnett gets tagged out as he attempts to steal third base in the Wildcats’ 14-5 loss and Lacy Nicole Thomp- feated Checotah 14-5 on to Sallisaw. Civil Cases less son Monday at Checotah. The had 12 hits on the day with Flud, Brock Butler, Clancy two innings with Jake Ver- Wildcats were plagued five players having mul- Campbell and Zack Mul- non coming in the third in than $10,000 Divorces filed with errors that produced tiple hits. Colton Burnett len were all 2-for-4. relief. The Black Diamonds Bank of America vs. James Brewer vs. Me- runs. Checotah (7-11, 2-5) went 3-for-4, while Kason Butler pitched the first had 14 hits with eight walks. Jacob Prather, et al lissa Brewer

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MOVING AUCTION Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:00AM Onapa, Okla Area Owners: Paul & Jerri Wulff Directions: Onapa is located 8 miles north of Eufaula, OK or 5 miles south of Checotah, OK on Hwy 69. Take Onapa exit Sooners hire Loyola Chicago coach Porter Moser and go approximately 4 miles east (watch for auction signs). RODNEY HALTOM Loyola University Chicago, Moser is tied for 10th most wins by a Di- •2014 Chrysler 200 convertible w/approx. 111,000 SPORTS EDITOR won three regular-season Missouri vision I head coach since the start miles, tagged and road ready. (The car will sell with The University of Oklahoma has Valley Conference titles, won six of the 2017-18 season. officially announced that Porter NCAA Tournament games, made Moser is the 15th coach in Okla- owner confirmation). Everything else sells to the Moser has been hired as the men’s highest bidder. two Sweet 16s and reached the Fi- homa’s storied history. He replaces basketball team’s new coach. nal Four in 2018. He amassed a 99- Lon Kruger who retired after 10 •1988 Champion 17 1/2 ft bass boat w/1989hp During the last four seasons at 36 record during that time, which years at the helm of the Sooners. mariner motor - 2 live wells, trolling motor, trailer, tagged. •Husquvarna riding lawn mower w/23hp mower. OSU’s Boynton signs contract extension

Lots of modern and antique furniture RODNEY HALTOM led the Cowboys to their lease by the program, it June 30. That keeps Boyn- Collectibles • Round pen • 2 saddles SPORTS EDITOR first win in the NCAA keeps in place the current ton in Stillwater through Asst. Tack • Water trough • 3 long guns Oklahoma State Uni- tournament since 2009 pay structure, which in- the 2027-28 season. versity and head basket- and going 11-7 in the cludes the 25 percent vol- Boynton led the Cow- Asst. tools • Cello • Accordion ball coach Mike Boyn- Big 12 conference where untary salary reduction boys to a 21-9 overall re- ton came to terms on a Lots and lots of items too numerous to mention the Cowboys finished instituted last fall due to cord, 11-7 in Big 12 play, new contract. Boynton’s fifth. pandemic-induced bud- during the 2020-21 sea- deal is for seven years According to the re- get constraints, through son. For pictures visit us on Facebook @ Parent Auction Service and will increase his sal- Terms of Auction: cash, checks with proper I.D., debit & credit cards. ary to $3 million dollars 2021 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments HELD RAIN OR SHINE! per year. This comes off Tournament Tournament Name Contact Address City, State, Zip # of Ramp a fourth season as head Date Boa PARENT AUCTION SERVICE Powers ts coach where Boynton AprilFeb. 10-1127 ChickashaFuture Bass Bassmasters Trails JoeLynn PO Box 3372084 Roff,Blanchard, OK 74865 OK 73101 6255 South North CovePoint 918-618-3764 Conway April 17 Fishermanʼs Choice Larry Farrar PO Box 582 Tuttle, OK 73089 75 South Point April 17 OK Crappie Club Troy Hurd 1141 2nd St Pryor, OK 74361 100 North Cove April 18 Hawg Haven Bass Club Doug 609 Meadow Lane Tuttle, OK 73089 15 North Cove Schaekel April 24 Future Bass Trails Joe PO Box 337 60 South Point Copeland May 1 American Bass Anglers South Point May 8 Future Bass Trails Joe PO Box 337 Roff, OK 74865 60 South Point Copeland May 8 South Central Bass 8 North Cove Anglers May 15 MLFLW Mike Hale 30 Gamble Dr. Benton, KY 42025 150 South Point May 15 OklahomaFishermanʼs Bass Choice North Cove Federation May 16 Oklahoma Bass North Cove Federation 0D\ $QJOHU1DWLRQ -RH'DYLV 32%R[ 7XOVD2.  6RXWK3RLQW 0D\ $QJOHU1DWLRQ .LGV 6RXWK3RLQW 7RXUQDPHQW -XQH $OO$PHULFDQ$QJOHUV 5\DQ +DUGHVW\5RDG 6KDZQHH2.  1RUWK&RYH 2ҋ5RUNH -XQH )LVK1)UHQ]\%DVV&OXE (GJDU 0HDGRZ/DQH &KRFKWDZ2.  1RUWK&RYH +HUQDQGH] -XQH 2NODKRPD%DVV1DWLRQ 5LFKDUG ($VK6W (O5HQR2.  1RUWK&RYH 0LQ\DUG -XQH 2NODKRPD%DVV1DWLRQ 5LFKDUG ($VK6W (O5HQR2.  6RXWK3RLQW 0LQ\DUG -XQH )XWXUH%DVV7UDLOV -RH 32%R[ 5RII2.  1RUWK&RYH &RSHODQG -XQH 7XOVD6RXWK6LGH &KDUOHV 6UG:HVW$YH 7XOVD2.  6RXWK3RLQW +RRNHUV 0RRUH -XQH )LVKHUPDQҋ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