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Watts drops out of Council race Emma Watts has dropped out of the race for the Ward 4 City Council seat, according to the McIntosh County Election Board. Watts’ withdrawal leaves only incumbent Mayor James Duty and challenger Danny Gene Kirby running for the po- sition. Duty initially said he was not going to seek re- election after 12 years on the Council, but had a change of heart and re- filed. Others who are run- ning for Council seats in- clude incumbent at-large Councilman Jeffery Todd

Warren and his challeng- RODNEY HALTOM | INDIAN JOURNAL er, Brandon Frank Lin- Frigid temperatures, ice and snow turned McIntosh County into a winter wonderland. stead; and Ward 3 candi- dates Evelyn Sue Gulley See WATTS, page A3 County weathers Slaying victim to be buried the weather Greg Singleterry, 58, who was killed at his Eu- JERRY FINK Checotah Mayor Dan- faula area residence on MANAGING EDITOR iel Tarkington said the Feb. 2, will be buried on McIntosh County city has opened the Com- Saturday, Feb. 20, at the seems to have survived munity Center for those Chapel Hill Cemetery in the record-breaking low who need shelter. Oklahoma City. temperatures that has kept As long as people show Authorities continue residents in a deep freeze up, he said, the doors will to investigate the homi- for the past several days. remain unlocked and the cide of Greg Singleterry, There haven’t been building will be manned. 58, who was found slain any reports of major ac- If people don’t show up at at his Sherwood Forest cidents, although many night, the doors will be Addition residence on motorists have found locked, but a number will Feb. 2. themselves in ditches be posted to call if some- District Attorney In- and other locations they one needs to be let in. MICHAEL PENDLEY, VANTAGE POINT VIDEOGRAPHY | COURTESY vestigator Kevin Brans- didn’t want to go because Tarkington said eight Frozen creek in McIntosh County looks more like bridge by South Point, formerly called Peter’s cum asks anyone with of slick roads and streets. members of the Okla- a green snake from an aerial view. The photo was Point by locals. information about the In Eufaula, there was homa National Guard taken near the Eufaula Cove over the low water death to contact him at a report of an electri- have used the Commu- 918-894-7787. cal outage in one area of nity Center and two or The mayor said four for everyone and anyone cause of the extremely See SINGLETERRY, page A3 town. three OHP troopers have or five people from the who needs help.” low temperatures. City Manager Jacob dropped by for coffee and Eufaula area have called Tarkington said city Adding to the problem Foos said Monday morn- to get warm. about the availability of crews were working on a is the weather-related High School ing that the only major A couple of people have the Center. major water line break on closing of several rental issue was a frozen water stayed overnight and an- “I hope people’s pride Gentry by the laundry. places where the city searching for veterans, line at the water treat- other person is coming in won’t keep them from The workers were hav- rents equipment, such as ment plant. from the Fountainhead coming in and using the ing difficulties with get- jack hammers. descendants “Hoping to get that State Park. facility,” Tarkington said. ting the diesel-powered cleared up ASAP,” he said. “That’s what it is here for - machinery started be- See WEATHER, page A3 The Eufaula High School East Program and the History Department are asking that anyone Black History Month DeLois McGee, an educational who has a relative who graduated from Eufaula High School and partici- ALMA HARPER Americans included Toni Mor- inspiration to all GARDENIA ART CLUB rison, Maya Angelou and Nikki pated wars fought in the Artistic works by African 20th and 21st Centuries Giovanni. LADONNA RHODES McGee began her teaching ca- Americans have added much STAFF WRITER to contact Allison Aday at A Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou reer at Pierce Elementary in Pierce to American culture. In the “You may write me down in Retired Checotah educator in 1964 and relocated to Checo- akaday@Eufaula12 with 19th century America, there Dr. DeLois Ann McGee has the name of the veteran, history tah Public Schools in 1965, where were no special schools for Af- With your bitter, twisted lies; taught so many individuals at she taught at the elementary and the year they graduated rican Americans where they school and in the community and in which wr they par- You may trod me in the very could freely exhibit their tal- dirt, of Checotah to say she is an See MCGEE, page A3 ticipated. ents for art. inspiration at almost 80 years See VETERANS, page A3 But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” After the Civil War, many These were the powerful words old is simply an understate- African American artists start- pinned by Dr. Maya Angelou in ment. Black History ed to be recognized. the poem “And Still I Rise.” McGee, who was born on In the early 1920s there was “On the Pulse of Morning” Feb. 19, 1941 to Henry and Month seminar a movement that was called was a poem that she wrote for Mary Louis McGee in Rich- the “Negro” or “Harlem Re- the inauguration of President Bill ardsville, Oklahoma, was the A seminar on Black naissance.” Clinton in 1993. oldest of nine children and History Month will be Langston Hughes, Zora See ANGELOU, page A3 graduated as co-valedictorian held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Neal Hurston and Claude from Pierce High School in Feb. 27, at Mt. Olive Star McKay were noted authors Pierce in 1960. B. Church, Rev. Samuel from that era. McGee earned an Asso- Cunningham, Pastor. Arna Bontemps played an ciate Degree in 1962 from The church is 10 miles important role in the world of Eastern Oklahoma State Col- west of Checotah. black letters and literature of lege in Wilburton. In 1964, The seminar is spon- this country from the days of she received a B.S. degree in sored by the Warrior the Harlem Renaissance. His Elementary Education from School Restoration Or- books included “Black Thun- Northeastern State University ganization, Alma Harper, der,” “God Sends Sunday” and in Tahlequah, followed by an president. “Free At Last: The Life of Fred- M.S. degree in reading educa- erick Douglass.” tion from the same university LADONNA RHODES | INDIAN JOURNAL See SEMINAR, page A3 Contemporary African Maya Angelou later on. Dr. DeLois McGee

PAGE A2 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • February 18, 2021 Oklahoma farmers relieved following upholding of water rule

JOSEPH TOMLISON Environmental Protec- GAYLORD NEWS tion Agency told a key WASHINGTON — senate committee he Oklahoma farmers ex- wanted to look at the op- pressed optimism about tions and any lingering the Senate’s 51-49 vote concerns over the rule. to uphold the Trump “But I also want to be administration’s Navi- sure that we do that in a gable Waters Protection way that we are protect- Rule, which replaced an ing our water quality, our Obama-era regulation wetlands, and our bays,” farmers feared would said nominee Michael lead to costly litigation Regan, who currently and limit water use on heads North Carolina’s their own land. Department of Environ- “When [the Obama-era mental Quality. rule] first came out, it was Under the NWPR, panic time,” said Jimmy non-navigable wetlands, Kinder, a farmer from ponds, streams and rivers Walters. Kinder’s farm is 11 are less heavily regulated JIMMY KINDER | COURTESY miles from the Red River, under the Clean Water Jimmy Kinder’s farm in Walters. Kinders said if water from his ponds were to spill into Deep Red Creek, then Cache Creek and into the the closest navigable water, Act, allowing farmers Red River, he could be subject to federal regulation under the Obama-era ruling. but under the Obama-era to manage and operate ruling, Kinder was at risk those waters without fear of water were considered have to say this too—it’s orders as setting goals Environment and Public of litigation if heavy rains of costly litigation. WOTUS, and which were one that everyone ought and setting vision. But in Works Committee voted caused runoff from his Prior to the Trump of fair use for farmers. to be concerned about those executive orders, 14-6 to move Regan’s farm into the river. Administration’s rule tak- “It’s been a patch- because that’s the number they leave plenty of room nomination to the full “The one thing I was ing effect in June of 2020, work of what rule applies one issue,” Inhofe added. for how these things will Senate. worried about is that we the Obama administra- where,” Moesel said. Regan sought to reas- be implemented,” Regan “While I have great run cattle, and if [ma- tion’s Waters of the Unit- The Trump rule has sure Inhofe and other said. “So we have a ton respect for Secretary Re- nure] goes into the wa- ed States (WOTUS) rule caused some blowback Republicans of his collab- of time, in my opinion, gan, I cannot in good terway, that could be a was opposed by farmers from environmental orative approach to gov- to aim for these goals but conscience vote to con- problem,” Kinder said. due to what they viewed groups who believe the ernment in his opening massage the processes by firm him to lead the EPA “It was just a cloud hung as the rule’s obscurity Trump-era definition statement, but was met which we would achieve as he will be tasked with over us.” and broadness. They of WOTUS could leave with skepticism. those goals.” carrying on many failed Oklahoma Farm Bu- feared WOTUS would bodies of water vulner- “In North Carolina Moesel said he is cau- Obama-era policies,” In- reau President Rodd limit their use of waters able to pollution without we’re moving beyond tious but hopeful that Re- hofe said in a press re- Moesel was also pleased by leading to uncertainty regulation from the fed- the old argument that gan will keep farmers in lease. with the upholding of the over whether waters on eral government. we have to pit creating mind. Thursday’s 51-49 vote Trump administration’s their own land would fall Still, the rule enjoys jobs against protecting “Making sure we have was tipped toward Re- rule. under the Federal Clean wide support from Re- the environment,” Regan those lines of communi- publicans due to Sen. “We think the redefini- Water Act. publican lawmakers. said. “If confirmed, I will cation with [Regan] and Joe Manchin (D-WV) tion that was done under “It’s like [they] can’t tell U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R- work with the entire ad- the others in his agency joining them in favor of the Trump administra- you for certain what the OK), a veteran member ministration to build and is very important,” Mo- Trump’s NWPR rule. tion is much clearer and speed limit is, but [they’ll] of the Senate Environ- strengthen that partner- esel said. “But the early In the future, Biden gives a lot more clarity to let you know when you’re ment and Public Works ship to power America’s signs from based on what could negotiate with our farmers and ranch- • speeding,” Kinder said of Committee, voiced con- economy with cleaner en- the North Carolina folks Manchin in hopes of ers, and for that matter, the Obama-era WOTUS cern over the fate of the ergy and create millions have told us from dealing splitting the vote 50-50, everyone else who owns ruling. NWPR rule during Re- of good-paying middle with him are hopeful.” leaving Vice President land,” said Moesel. “The Obama rule was gan’s confirmation hear- class jobs.” Despite Regan’s claims Kamala Harris to cast the “We’re encouraged so broad in its defini- ing last week. Regan then spoke to of his collaborative ap- deciding vote. about the vote.” tion that there was lots “Can we have a chance the uneasiness surround- proach toward gov- Gaylord News is a re- That Senate vote oc- of concern,” Moesel said. to talk about [NWPR]?” ing Biden’s recent execu- ernment, Inhofe voted porting project of the Gay- curred just a day after He pointed to lawsuits Inhofe asked Regan. tive orders, and the prog- against his nomination lord College of Journalism President Joe Biden’s filed across the country “That issue is going to be ress that could be made. to be administrator of and Mass Communica- nominee to lead the U.S. relating to which bodies the one—and politically I “I see the executive the EPA on Tuesday. The tion.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 WATTS WEATHER held April 6. from page A1 from page A1 There is also a race for day morning ties the low- 12/23/1983 - 5.6F cold weather continues and Jamie Wayne Upton. Office 1 on the Eufaula “We hate to shut down est temperatures 01/12/1918 - 5.6F to impact our state, I en- Gulley and Upton are School Board. anyone’s water to fix the recorded in the state 01/04/1959 - 5.8F courage Oklahomans to running for the seat held Incumbent Martha leak because it will freeze since the Miami Mesonet 01/18/1930 - 6.3F pay attention and not pay by incumbent Nick Pend- Jane Asher is being chal- their pipes,” Tarkington site dropped to -22 de- 12/22/1990 - 6.5F inflated prices if they en- ley, who chose not to run. lenged by Terry Nelson said. grees back on Jan. 17, 02/08/1933 - 6.5F counter them.” The election will be Burns. Monday was Presi- 2018. 02/14/2021 - 6.7F For more information dent’s Day, a national hol- In fact, the -22 degrees or to report a complaint, iday, which allowed many measured this morning at Menwhile, Attorney individuals are encour- people to stay home. Kenton is the lowest tem- General Mike Hunter is aged to contact the At- SINGLETERRY Schools were closed a perature ever recorded reminding Oklahomans torney General’s Con- couple of days last week from page A1 this late in the season, looking to do business sumer Protection Unit by and tree trimming busi- due to inclement weather, and easily the lowest tem- in the state that the price phone at (405) 521-2029, Mercer-Adams Fu- ness for over 15 years. and they were closed for perature ever gouging statute is in effect or email at consumerpro- neral Service of Bethany Eventually Singleterry the holiday on Monday recorded for all Feb. statewide with the ongo- [email protected].. is conducting services embarked upon a sales and it was announced 15ths on record for the ing state of emergency With record cold tem- for Singleterry, which career, eventually settling Eufaula schools would state, according to Mc- due to the winter weather peratures, and more snow are scheduled to be live- in Eufaula. be closed Tuesday and Manus. that continues to impact in the forecast, officials streamed at 11 a.m. on While growing up he Wednesday because of The all-time record the state. are encouraging people to Feb. 20 on the Mercer- spent most weekends at the weather. low for Oklahoma is -31 The Emergency Price stay home. If individuals Adams obituary page. the family cabin at Lake Checotah announed degrees set at the Nowata Stabilization Act, also re- need to travel, they can Viewing will be from Eufaula around the Sher- it would rely on distance Mesonet site back on Feb. ferred to the state price check road conditions 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, wood Forest Addition. learning the rest of the 10, 2011. gouging statute, prohib- with the interactive map Feb. 19 at Mercer-Ad- He is survived by his week. Those are actual tem- its an increase of more provided by the Oklaho- ams, 3925 N. Asbury, daughter, Gabrielle Sin- Monday morning the peratures. than 10% for the price ma Department of Trans- Bethany. gleterry of Oklahoma area low was 1 degree, They don’t take into of goods or services af- portation, here: https:// Singleterry, who lived City; his sisters, Diane climbed to about 8 de- consideration wind chill. ter a declared emergency. bit.ly/3jXMhZ9. in the Sherwood Forest Singleterry of Oklahoma grees around 3 p.m. and The -36 degrees at The statute automatically Also, check local news Addition in Eufaula, was City, and Janis Tanksley then began to fall again. Boise City was the low- triggers after the issuance services for closings and born in Oklahoma City, and her husband Mark Some four inches of est wind chills we’ve seen of a state or federal emer- cancelations. Sept. 9, 1962 and gradu- Cowan of Dibble, Okla- snow fell on the county since Feb. 10, 2011, as gency declaration. As of Monday morn- ated from Putnam City homa, and Janis’ children over the weekend, with well,” McManus said. Attorney General ing, more than 150 mil- West High School in Taylor Groschick and his more expected Tuesday Hooker hit -38 degrees Hunter said the statute lion people were under a 1980. wife Korey and their chil- and Wednesday, when back on Dec. 18, 2016. allows his office to pursue winter storm warning or After graduation, he dren Tyler and Thatcher, temperatures were fore- McManus said state- charges against individu- winter weather advisory attended Southwestern and Tory Haynes and cast to be a high of 20 and wide temperatures are als or businesses that en- in 25 states, stretching Oklahoma State Univer- husband Blake and their 25, according to weather zooming up the record gage in price gouging. over 2,000 miles from sity for a time. children Titus, Warren, forecasters. books as well. “The majority of Okla- southern Texas to north- He owned a landscape and Ashton. A break could come Yesterday’s statewide homans typically look to ern Maine, according to Thursday when there was average temperature of help their neighbors in the National Weather no snow in the local fore- 6.7 degrees marks Feb. times of need, including Service. cast and the temperature 14, 2021, as the times of emergency like Bitter, record-smash- VETERANS should reach a high of 27. 15th coldest day in we are experiencing with ing cold accompanied the Major relief is due at from page A1 state history. the frigid weather,” Attor- storm across the central The Vietnam War, Oper- the end of the week, when “We calculate these ney General Hunter said. U.S. Hundreds of daily The time period in- ation Desert Storm, Op- the high on Friday should back to 1915, to ensure “However, there are some record low temperatures cludes: eration Enduring Free- be 35, high on Saturday, adequate station cover- that look to benefit and have been or will be World War I, World dom and Operation Iraq 45, high Sunday of 49 and age,” McManus said. seen opportunity when broken during this pro- War II, The Korean War, Freedom. high Monday of 54. Here are the record low others are struggling. I longed “polar plunge,” Next Tuesday, Feb. 23, high temp temperature want to warn those look- the weather service said, the high should reach 56. readings for Mondays: ing to gouge unexpecting “with some February According to Gary 12/22/1989 - 1.9F Oklahomans by making and even all-time low SEMINAR McManus, state climatol- 12/22/1983 - 3.5F them pay exorbitant pric- temperature records in from page A1 ogist with Oklahoma Me- 12/23/1989 - 3.6F es for goods or services jeopardy.” More than 50 ing. sonet, record-breaking 12/24/1983 - 4.2F that they will face charges million people could see Please wear masks and For more information low temperatures are oc- 12/25/1983 - 4.7F if an investigation proves temperatures dip below practice social distanc- call 918-689-5658. curring across the state. 01/04/1947 - 4.7F they are in violation of zero during the next sev- The -22 degrees re- 01/17/1930 - 5.2F the state’s price stabiliza- eral days, according to the ANGELOU corded at Kenton Mon- 01/22/1930 - 5.5F tion act. While record Capital Weather Gang. from page A1 son in 1928 in St. Louis, Maya Angelou, famous Missouri. When she was MCGEE author, poet, artist and three years old and her activist passed away on brother was four they from page A1 erb, “Reach one, teach sociation have a live zoom birthday May 28, 2014 at the age were sent to live with middle school levels for one.” Living by that stan- - Member of Checotah party. of 86. She was known their grandmother in another 34 years. Stu- dard she has taught, men- Foundation of Excellence Recently a friend asked for her elegant language Stamps, Arkansas. dents loved her gracious tored, and built relation- - Executive Board of McGee, “How does a and her passion for civil Although she was best demeanor and staff loved ships with students and the Friends of Honey 79-year-old woman take rights. known for her autobiog- her dedication. families from all walks of Springs Battlefield Inc. care of a 99-year-old Throughout her life raphy, “I Know Why the Retiring in 1998, af- life and continues to em- - Secretary and found- woman?” she was a poet. Caged Bird Sings,” she ter devoting 35 years to power others along her ing member of the War- McGee simply replied, She wrote autobiogra- is primarily known as a teaching, McGee believed journey. rior School Restoration “I guess because Pierce phies, poems, children’s poet. that education was just a McGee was awarded Organization Inc. women are raised a little books, essays, plays and Some of her poetry way of life and we should an honorary Doctorate - Member of Checotah tougher and girls just get screenplays. includes “Just Give Me always look for “teach- degree from Liberty Col- Chamber of Commerce the job done.” She was awarded the a Cool Drink of Water able moments” which she lege in Lynchburg, Vir- - Member of Delta McGee is still going Presidential medal of ‘Fore I Die,” “Caged Bird” always did. ginia on Oct. 1, 1999. Kappa Gamma Society strong today. Though she Freedom in 2010 by Pres- and “Life Doesn’t Fright- Throughout her life In 2000, McGee had International says the pandemic has ident Barack Obama. en Me.” and career, McGee has the opportunity to take - Member of South- caused her to stay inside Maya Angelou was Maya Angelou shared adhered to the Afri- the position of Literacy west Creek Seminole Dis- more to keep her mother born Margurite John- her talents with the world. can American prov- Coordinator for the Jim trict Association and herself safe, she is Lucas Checotah Public - National Publishing still getting the job done Library and organized the Board Member of the Re- and will be the speaker of library as the designated view Board for Sunday a zoom presentation for Asher announces re-election bid GED site in the commu- School and BTU Litera- the state convention, Feb. nity, which has proven to ture. 19, proving once again be a valuable asset to the McGee’s honors in- that a woman’s work is Board member Mar- for our students and our Martha Asher for Eufaula community.” School Board. community of Checotah. clude: never done. tha Asher announces her For the past 20 years, - Inducted into the bid for reelection to the For additional infor- Email - asher4eps@ mation: Facebook page - gmail.com she has tutored basics in Muskogee Hall of Fame Eufaula School Board. reading, math, writing (1967) Currently serving in the Call Jean and social skills. She has - McIntosh Coun- for all your District 1 School board also taught English as a ty Teacher of the Year seat, Asher is seeking an second language, citizen- (1982), advertising needs... additional term during ship and survival skills. - Regional Director of 918-689-2191 the April 6, 2021 election. McGee has been instru- the Year (1985) School Board members mental in bridging the - Oklahoma Federa- are responsible for estab- gap for disadvantaged tion of Colored Women lishing school policies learners in the classrooms (OFCW) Woman of the to guide the school’s op- but has also been help- Year (1988 and 1995) Sue’s erations consistent with ful to adults who needed - McIntosh County RECYCLING, Oklahoma School Codes special instruction to ac- Democrat Citizen of the SANITATION & and Federal regulations. complish their goals in Year (2007) TRANSFER STATION Additionally, the Board life and has dedicated her - Oklahoma Federa- adopts annual school whole life to doing so. tion of Colored Women Let Us Supply Your budgets within legal re- McGee has stayed in- 50-year Living Legend Trash Disposal Needs quirements. volved in many organi- Award (2018) Regarding her current Residential zations throughout the - Oklahoma African Commercial • Industrial term, Asher says, “I be- years and continues to American Educators Hall lieve a solid education is play an integral role in of Fame (2018). Call for Prices one of the most impor- her community even Currently she has re- tant things a community though she claims to be turned to her home roots We Pick Up or can provide its children retired. in Pierce to help take You Bring to Us! and youth. Serving on the Here is a list of McGee’s care of her mother Mary. school board has been accomplishments: Both ladies have upcom- 918-473-2286 both an honor and a great - Member of McIntosh ing birthdays. DeLois will responsibility. I appre- County Retired Educa- turn 80 years old on Feb. Open Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm ciate the trust you have 421106 E 1040 Rd tors Association 19 and Mary will turn 100 ChECOTAh, OK given me. With your - Member of Oklaho- years old on March 10, 3 miles north of Checotah on Bus. 69 support, I look forward ma Retired Educators As- which the family hopes to suesrecycling.com to continuing to work Martha Asher

PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 18, 2021 Opinions

When is enough really enough Letters out, week after week, year after year. These children suffer from not enough in many areas, which is dif- Positive change was possible ficult to understand, even for a simple country girl like me. Dear Editor: Growing up in the country we didn’t eat out much. As a newer member of this community, I have We worked hard and grew our own gardens. We watched growth happen and when other communities raised our own Black Angus for beef and even pigs are suffering, and even prior to the year of the pan- at one time. However, I really didn’t feel like we were demic, Eufaula seemed almost collectively depressed. I believe life is an uphill climb for most and many missing out on anything. Heck, it was hard work and When I moved here permanently, I would never have just don’t have enough to make ends meet. Not too we were thankful at the end of the day to have our bel- thought positive change was possible in short time. many are born with a silver spoon in their mouths lies full and a warm bed to sleep in with the assurance Once here, I realized that Eufaula felt like an im- and my brothers and I were no exceptions to that fact. we would have enough the next day and the day after penetrable wall of depression. I, amongst most others, Even though I was the baby of the family and the only that day. believed the potential of this community and wanted girl, and my brothers thought I was spoiled to a great- Shoot now I would love to have my own fresh veg- so badly for people to see their businesses flourish er degree than they were, I assure you, I was not. Now gies canned on hand. I even tried this past summer to and find opportunities for jobs with growth and fam- whether there were times that all three of us siblings grow a few tomatoes, peppers, okra and watermelon ily sustainability. Yet, there are folks here who don’t. got more than what we deserved could be an arguable but it was literally a drop in the bucket compared to They would change the current council-management point, but I still think we grew up in a rather blue-col- what we used to grow. In those days we picked pro- city government back to a mayor-council structure. lar average-working class family. It had it’s advantages duce for days, shelled and shucked for several more Simply put, a council-manager government is more and it had it’s disadvantages like a lot of homes in our days and then my mama and grandma canned all day protective and drives stable business development, area did. and night for a solid week. revenue; and to residents that means more jobs and That being said, I truly think we were raised with So the concept of real poverty is hard for me to better pay. Growth, plain and simple. Let’s examine enough, technically more than enough. We never grasp yet I see it’s right there under our noses. It’s the points: went hungry, we always had a roof over our heads and in our neighborhoods. It’s in our schools. It’s in our 1. Skill vs. Politician: City managers are hired for we knew we were loved by both of our parents. churches. It’s in America and if we don’t realize it and their education and skill to manage a city. They’re Not every child can say that. In fact, many kids to- do something to help stop it or at least curb it then skilled in managing facilities, living infrastructures day can’t say that because they barely get by because are we doing enough? What else can we do? Can we like water, sewer and roads systems and daily opera- mom or dad is on drugs, or they’ve moved so many take a few extra cans down to the food bank? Can tions (traffic, police, fire, I could go on). Securing times because there’s never enough money to keep we pull out a few extra coats or blankets and drop grants and funding – also part of this role. There are up with rent, utilities and groceries. Some kids might them off at the homeless shelter? Can we offer some degrees and associations dedicated to this field. Most even have to live with their grandparents. Some might place that allows shelter for the homeless and their city governments in the US identify as “council-man- go into foster homes. Why? Simply because there’s pet so they don’t have to choose between freezing to ager” government. However, a mayor must only win not enough-not enough money, not enough food, not death or letting their pet freeze to death? Can we an election. It’s about popularity, not proven skill or enough help. show a little more love and kindness to our fellow knowledge. A city manager can be fired, an elected of- Some of us can’t even grasp what real poverty looks man? When is enough really enough? I guess when ficial cannot. like or what true abandonment or abuse really looks every child in the world goes to sleep with a full belly 2. Anti-corruption: The fact that you cannot fire like to a child. The physical hunger pains from lack- in a warm bed, surrounded by people who love them. an elected official is the risk for corruption. According ing a meal or two can’t even compare to the emotional Then we all will understand the word “enough” and it to the Fels Institute of Government with the Univer- hunger pains these children endure day in and day will be enough. sity of Pennsylvania, a council-manager government works best for communities under 100,000 people to provide skill over opinion. This is not only fact but has day, we considered two House Bill 1681 by Rep. past experience here and the reason our infrastruc- This Week at the Capitol pieces of legislation deal- Rick West would elimi- tures have suffered neglect for 20+ years. Inexcusable. ing with fees for state nate state park entrance People living with boil-out orders. Businesses cannot run, schools must close, and people cannot drink wa- State Rep. Randy Randleman parks, which the Oklaho- fees for county residents. ma Tourism and Recre- Both of these bills ter they have paid for. Governments run by politicians (405) 557-7375 invite the “good ole boy” system. Your trust is in a [email protected] ation Dept. started charg- passed committee, so ing last year for access they are now eligible to be politician – regardless of skill or education. Does that to state parks and camp- heard on the House Floor. seem logical? Oklahoma is battling schools for forty years, I grounds. I have heard The Tourism Committee Compelling as this is, ask yourself, would you like to frigid temperatures and understand the signifi- from many constituents also discussed holding an drink clean water, have a strong first responder force icy conditions across cance this bill holds for in my district who regu- interim study later this (police, fire, ambulance), smooth roads, business de- the state, but lawmakers many Oklahomans, as larly frequent the state year to look into funding velopment, capitalizing on the visitors coming here? continued to meet at the one out of five children parks in our area and are for our state parks. Well, you now have these and more because of our city Capitol to address the in our state have a read- unhappy with the addi- The deadline to pass manager, Jacob Foos. many concerns of our ing disability. It’s incred- tion of these fees. bills out of committee is Coming from a functional Colorado community, I constituents. ibly important to identify Of course, it is impor- Thursday, Feb. 25, and I am happy to see competent management in place and On Tuesday, I pre- these issues as early as tant that our state parks am scheduling commit- so many positive changes in three years. “The best pre- sented House Bill 2223 possible so that any nec- are adequately funded so tee hearings for my re- dictor of future behavior is past behavior” ~Dr. Phil, to the House Common essary adjustments may we can keep them enjoy- maining bills throughout think about that, how did we get where we were, who Education Committee, be reached quickly, as able for both Oklahomans the coming weeks. See LETTERS, page A5 which I am a member of. reading is one of the ma- and out-of-state visitors. As always, please feel The bill would require the jor ways children acquire I don’t believe charging free to reach out with any State Dept. of Education information. Identifying entrance fees is the right questions or concerns Letters Policy to maintain a dyslexia and addressing these is- way to address this issue, about legislation. My of- handbook. sues early has the poten- so I have been working fice phone is (405) 557- The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects This would begin the tial to change a student’s with Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell 7375 or you can email me of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for process of establishing ap- attitude toward class- and the Cherokee Nation at randy.randleman@ok- publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian propriate assessment and room assignments and Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. to find alternate funding house.gov. Thank you for Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel interventions for children toward education overall! to keep our state parks allowing me to represent or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. The author’s name with dyslexia, dysgraphia HB2223 passed com- beautiful. you! will not be withheld as a signed letter carries more weight with readers. and processing delays. mittee unanimously and House Bill 1117 by Rep. Randy Randleman “Letters” used do not necessarily reflect the policies, opinions or beliefs of The bill would also ad- is now eligible to be heard Rep. Jim Grego would represents District 15 in The Indian Journal staff. dress the neurology be- on the House floor for All letters must have the handwritten signature of the writer and include lower the annual fee for the Oklahoma House of address and daytime telephone number for verification purposes only hind these kinds of issues consideration by all of the entrances to state parks Representatives, which in- (address and phone number will not be published). and medications that are representatives. from its current $60 fee to cludes portions of Haskell, All letters should be addressed to: The Indian Journal, 109 S. Main, used to address them. I am also a member of $20 for residents so they LeFlore, McIntosh, Musk- Eufaula, OK 74432 or emailed to [email protected] As a licensed psychol- the House Tourism Com- can visit their local parks ogee, Pittsburg and Se- ogist who has worked in mittee, and on Wednes- at a discounted rate. qouyah Counties. The Indian Journal Iran deal are both treaties As Commander and with foreign nations and Chief, presidents can Oklahoma’s Oldest Newspaper hence should fall under make decisions about the the powers of Congress, military. Lincoln’s Eman- (Established 1876) yet they were not. There cipation Proclamation is nowhere in the Consti- was an executive order. It Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. tution that explicitly gives was done as a military or- (USPS 261-620) presidents power of exec- der to hurt the South by Executive Orders II utive orders; instead, the taking away their work Jeff Mayo, Publisher A couple of years ago, tive orders, one of which power is implied from force. Agree with the Shauna Belyeu, General Manager after President Trump was to reenter the Paris Article II. idea or not, Biden’s use Jerry Fink, Managing Editor backed out of the Paris Climate Deal. Not all executive or- of an executive order to Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor Climate Treaty and the As with my first ar- ders are the same; some allow transgenders into Jean Gawf, Advertising Representative Iran Nuclear Deal, I wrote ticle, I am not arguing are perfectly legitimate. the military is legitimate. LaDonna Rhodes, Staff Writer a column for “Histori- that we should or should The Supreme Court has It falls under his military Daphanie Hutton, Classifieds/Legals cally Speaking,” justifying not join with the climate said a president can use authority. Gina Cato, Composing his actions because those agreement. My argument the power if given author- Another legitimate use deals had been made by is about the process. The ity by a clause in the Con- of executive orders is in 918-689-2191 executive orders so could very fact that Obama can stitution or if Congress the enforcement of laws, legally be overturned by join it, Trump pull us out, delegates it. 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143 YEARS AGO At a meeting Monday, February 1, 1971 held at the Thursday, July 19, 1877 County Court House, city and county officials agreed IndianThe Eufaula Journal to allow Oklahoma State Civil Defense to prepare a THE HOSTILE SIOUX Community Fallout Shelter Plan (CSP) for McIntosh Sitting Bull Interviewed by a Canadian Officer County. Washington, D.C., July 14 – The Indian Office The CSP plan, when finished and distributed to all has been informed that Major Walsh, of the Canada the families in the county, will tell everyone where to Mounted Police, visited Sitting Bull near head waters, go for shelter and what to do in case of a nuclear war. on Frenchman’s creek. Sitting Bull said he desired to remain with the Canadians during the summer; that Eufaula Given Civil Defense Warning he would do nothing against the law; that he came Stories from the past Announcement has been made by W.H. “Willie” there because he was tired of fighting, and if he could Palmer, Civil Defense Director here that the Warning not make a living in Canada, he would return to the System located at the McIntosh County Court House, United States. JERRY FINK, MANAGING EDITOR is ready for immediate emergencies if needed. Spotted Eagle, Rain-in-the-Face, Medicine Bear and a number of other chiefs of the hostile Sioux, were the Comstock-Smedley company have had a busy Eufaula Loses Movie Slated To Film Here present, together with about 200 lodges. The Indians week n the down town district laying pavement and The movie that was to be filmed in Eufaula has with pretty weatherNew fireworks permitting, will almost complete were told they would be allowed ammunition only for ordinance proposed been moved to Cordell, Oklahoma, according to Mrs. hunting purposes, and should any of their people cross all of Main street by Saturday night, and will get on Charlene Willmon, the coordinator, hired by Marvin to the American side and commit any depredation the Foley avenue in the early part of next week. Schwartz Productions of Los Angeles, California. chiefs would be held responsible and punished. Mrs. Willmon stated she was told the move was due The Canadian Indians are opposed to having these JUDGE PRESLIE COLE DIES SUDDENLY AT to cutting down on production costs. hostile Sioux on their side of the boundary line, as OKLAHOMA CITY ••••• they are not at war with them. Former District Judge of McIntosh County suffers Fatal Attack of Acute indigestion 25 YEARS AGO THE WAR OKLAHOMA CITY, March 8 – Preslie B. Cole, Thursday, March 8, 1996 The recent dispatches announcing that great battles state pardon and parole attorney, died suddenly at his were progressing in Bulgaria prove entirely ground- home here, late tonight. He was appointed by Gover- Indian Journal Employee Recovering less. That the Russians are closing upon Rutschuk is nor Robertson about five months ago to succeed Wil- From Attack probable, and the Turks are likely to wait develop- liam A. Collier, who became a supreme court justice. Indian Journal employee Eula Pedigo remains in a ments in expectation that Rutschuk and Shumla must An attack of acute indigestion caused death. Mr. Tulsa hospital after being brutally attacked, kidnapped be besieged and one or both be reduced before the Cole was 58 years old. and left for dead in a dump. advance on the Balkan can be undertaken. Judge Cole was on the district bench of Pittsburg Gordon Flud, 40, formerly of Eufaula, led lawmen and McIntosh counties for eight years. He came to to where he had hidden her body after his arrest Tues- FIERCE FIGHTING Oklahoma City three years ago as assistant United day, Feb. 27. States district attorney. Howard’s Troops in Idaho ••••• Pedigo was found wrapped in a carpet under a Heavy Losses on Both Sides couch in a remote dumpsite west of Eufaula. Authori- San Francisco, July 14 – A press dispatch from Port- ties were surprised when she moved her leg as they land gives the following official dispatch just received 75 YEARS AGO uncovered her. Flud had allegedly stated he would ftom Gen. Howard: Thursday, Feb. 8, 1946 show them where he left her body. Headquarters Department of Columbia, Camp Williams, left bank south fork Clearwater, near the HANNA YOUTH GETS SILVER STAR MEDAL Sam Medley Files Lawsuit Against mouth of Cottonwood, I.T., July 12, via Walla Walla, TOKYO BAY (Delayed) – The Silver Star Medal has Industrial Authority July 14 – By making a forced march I struck the en- been awarded Willmer reed Cato, 21, steward’s mater, The founder of the Mega Star Amphitheater project emy at 1 p.m. yesterday about 300 strong in a deep first class, USNR, Hanna, for gallantry in action dur- in the Lake Eufaula cove has filed a lawsuit against the canyon near the mouth of the Cottonwood near south ing the assault and capture of Okinawa. Eufaula Industrial Authority. And, Attorney J. Mark Fork of Clearwater, I opened fire at once with a howit- Dobbs and Dobbs and Crowder Law firm have field zer, and succeeded in startling the Indians from their City to Have Trailer Park for Residents three motions to dismiss a recently filed EIA lawsuit. position. Passing around, traversing the canyon for a The establishment of a trailer park for residents These are the latest suits concerning the Mega Star mile and a half, I began battle in good earnest, and who are unable to find suitable housing accommoda- project as a tangle of paperwork is beginning to stack dismounting, formed in ravines and behind rock bar- tions, was announced here this week. up in the McIntosh County clerk’s office. ricades well prepared for seven hours. The trailer park will be located at the old Dixie Every charge we made gained on them; still, at school building and grounds. The basement of the Council Conducts Usual Business, night our position was not a very good one, as the en- building will be opened to the occupants of the trail- Listens To Concerns emy lay contiguous to my communication, and I was ers for toilet facilities, and electric lines will be run to Monday night’s City Council meeting was business short of rations. the parked trailers. as usual expect for the hearing of three citizens. ••••• Eufaula resident David Nelson addressed the coun- SEN. ROY WHITE, COL. H.B. PARRIS cil with concerns about their choice of legal counsel 100 YEARS AGO FORM LAW FIRM in the Mega Star lawsuit. He also made it clear that he Thursday, March 10, 1921 Merger of two law firms in Eufaula was announced this praised the efforts of the fire department to save his week. Sen. Roy White and Col. H.B. Parris, both promi- residence in last month’s fire and had no criticism for NEW THEATRE FOR EUFAULA APRIL 1ST nent in legal circles of Oklahoma, have formed a partner- city employees, only the council and the mayor. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Creason, proprietors of the Prin- ship to be known as White and Parris, attorney’s-at-law. Total Marine Services owner Tom Bachi discussed cess Theatre, have secured a five-year lease on on the Their offices are in the Fuller-Fears bulding, on the the cleanup of property at the corner of “E” Street and second floor. lower floor of the court house building, corner Maine ••••• Adams. street and Railey Avenue, and are remodeling the in- Bachi told the council he had been doing cleanup, terior part of the building for the purpose of making a on his own, at the property across from his business modern, up-to-date play house and picture show and 50 YEARS AGO when Mayor Johnson drove past. when completed will be one of the best in the state. Thursday, Feb. 11, 1971 The next day he received a letter form the City tell- ing him to keep off the property. He also told the coun- BUSINESS STREETS ARE BEING PAVED McIntosh County Plans For Community cil he just wanted to make the property look good for Superintendent Craig and Foreman Thomason of Fallout Shelter his customers. FINCK sive Age and expanded act on these issues be- and was not in a hurry safe from a tyrannical person. It goes against ev- from page A4 during FDR and the Cold cause either Congress to recreate a new one. government the Execu- erything they feared and War, presidents little by refuses to or moves too In fact, the first national tive Branch had to be as everything Montesquieu sis. FDR, who guided the little have taken away slowly. While I under- government, The Articles powerful as the Legisla- taught. Biden needs to nation through two of (and Congress has let stand, the Constitution of Confederation, did not tive and Judicial Branch- be careful. For a man the hardest episodes in them) the primary task does not grant the presi- even have an executive es. If not, the Legislative who claimed Trump was our history – the Great of Congress which is to dent legislative powers in branch. Branch had the power a tyrant, Biden has more Depression and WWII, make laws. Whereas or- cases where the Congress When creating the to become tyrannical. than doubled the number used orders to create the ders were meant for ex- is too slow, refuses to act, Executive Branch, the Therefore, the Executive of Trump’s executive or- Works Progress Admin- ecuting presidential du- or cannot get enough man who inspired the Branch had to be strong. ders for the same amount istration and later the ties, many are now used votes to pass its legisla- Founders’ thinking was However, none of the of time in office. Manhattan Project. Un- to bypass Congress to tion. the French philosopher Founders ever imagined Dr. James Finck is an der this thinking, any of legislate. Again, I am not When the Founders Montesquieu, who ar- what the President has Associate Professor of His- Biden’s executive orders arguing for or against any gathered in Pennsylvania gued the idea of “trias become in the 21st Cen- tory at the University of issued to stop COVID of Biden’s orders, but his to create our governing politica” or “separation tury. No matter if you Science and Arts of Okla- have some validity. executive orders on im- document, their most of powers.” The Found- support or condemn homa in Chickasha. He The second part of the migration and transgen- difficult task was creating ers were scared of creat- Biden’s orders, which is Chair of the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling dered athletes are estab- an executive branch. The ing a strong president, he now holds the record Civil War Symposium. of when Congress del- lishing law and should be other two branches were but what Montesquieu for in his first days, the Follow Historically Speak- egates is more problem- dealt with by Congress. easy by comparison, but argued, and the Founders Founders never envi- ing at www.Historically- atic. Who’s at fault is too It has been argued to me America had just broken understood, was that in sioned so much raw pow- speaking.blog. long for this article but that presidents need to away from a monarch order to keep the people er in the hands of just one starting in the Progres-

ernment-run health care, Since their first day without any bipartisan in office, the Biden Ad- LETTERS cooperation. ministration has been fo- We cannot afford cused on weakening the from page A4 to write blank checks economy and destroying were our leaders? Where are we now, and how to did that will ultimately fall hundreds of thousands we get to this better place, who is our leader now….? on the backs of hard- of American jobs. Now, With gratitude, Carol Albro The Biden Plan is a bad deal working families across they’re wanting to further PS: with the limitations for words, stay tuned for the country. The pro- increase our dependence my letter next week outlining all the benefits enjoyed Despite President lief” bill, which will fund posed Biden “Stimulus” on the federal govern- because of our current government structure. Biden’s calls for unity, the their socialist agenda. Plan, combined with ment rather than getting radical Left are continu- The budget reconcili- the relief bills that have our economy reopened ing their all-or-nothing ation process is a way to already been signed and Americans back to crusade of wasteful gov- fast-track bills into law. into law, will cost more work. At the end of the ernment spending, blue This process is a powerful than $17,000 per per- day, the Biden Plan is a state bailouts, and bur- tool, but it also limits de- son, which is roughly bad deal for the Ameri- densome regulations that bate on the bill and low- $69,000 for a family of can people. hinder our economic re- ers the number of votes four. With more than $1 Want to stay up-to- covery from the pandem- needed for it to pass the trillion from previous date on what I’m doing ic. Congressional Demo- Senate. It will allow Con- relief bills that has yet to in Oklahoma and Wash- crats are using what’s gressional Democrats be spent, saddling future ington on your behalf? called the budget recon- to force through their generations with more Sign up for my newsletter ciliation process to pass a radical policies, like the debt in the name of “re- by visiting Mullin.house. massive $1.9 trillion “re- Green New Deal and gov- lief” is reckless. gov/.

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Trinity Episcopal Church shoulders. Or it might pecially need to look for and strengthen you for Can you imagine how divinity that will sustain in the ordinary. have been just an ordi- him in all the ordinary the road ahead. Peter, James and John feel them for the rest of their Can you think of times nary moment in an or- places in our lives be- And instead of keep- the day Jesus takes them lives. They will certainly when you were suddenly dinary day that suddenly cause “ordinary” is what ing those experiences to up on the mountain to need the strength and re- aware of the presence of became filled with mean- we have the most of. yourself (as Jesus warned pray, and suddenly Jesus’ assurance of Jesus’ divine something greater than ing and importance, and I promise you - if you his disciples to do as they face shines like the sun, presence during the diffi- yourself, or distinctly a sense of God’s pres- seek Jesus, you will find came down the mountain his clothes turn dazzling cult days surrounding his aware of God’s love, joy ence. Think for a mo- him. He certainly will because his time had not white, Moses and Elijah crucifixion, and then as and peace surround- ment about those times find you. So be diligent yet come), I humbly sug- appear and God’s voice they carry on his mission ing you and filling your in your life, whether in your prayer, in your gest you share your sto- comes booming out of after the Resurrection. heart? You might have they were joyful, excit- worship, in your Scrip- ries with everyone you the clouds, “This is my Do you ever think, been deep in prayer, or ing, peaceful or even ture reading and in what- possibly can, because the Son, the Beloved…listen “Why can’t I have great your heart was aching gut-wrenchingly painful, ever other spiritual prac- time for Jesus and his to him!” (Mark 9:2-9)? visions like that or lit- and someone listened or when you knew God was tices you follow. Also Kingdom are certainly These three disciples erally hear God’s voice gave you a hug at just the present and revealing make it a habit to keep here. are given an incredible speaking to me?!” That right time. Maybe you himself to you - and re- your eyes open for those We invite and welcome gift this day – literally be- kind of miraculous expe- simply looked up and assuring, supporting and small “transfiguration” everyone to worship with ing in the middle of the rience would surely so- saw joy in the face of a loving you. moments that happen in us as we learn to take glory of God as Jesus re- lidify your faith, banish child, or peace in the eyes Those may seem like your everyday life – those God’s love into the world. veals the fullness of who your fears and give you of someone who was dy- ordinary times but they times when Jesus makes Sunday worship and Holy he is to his closest friends. strength and reassurance ing. Perhaps something are infused with grace his presence known and Communion are at 10am, Why does Jesus do this? especially during these wonderful and impor- and the glory of Christ. shows you who he is and with Evening Prayer at Perhaps he wants to give difficult times, wouldn’t tant was happening, or They help us know who what he is about in your 5pm on Wednesdays dur- them strength and en- it?! But that’s not how we something painful and Jesus is, and assure us of life. Be mindful of those ing Lent, now through couragement before their usually encounter God, stressful, and you knew his divine presence with times and don’t be afraid Easter. 305 W. High, Eu- final journey into Jeru- with lots of fanfare and you weren’t alone. Per- and in us. We need to be to let them sink in. Let faula, 918-689-2369. salem, or, more impor- special effects. Far more haps a great burden had aware of Jesus’ presence them change you a little Face masks and social dis- tantly, reassurance of his often, we encounter him just been lifted off your at all times, and we es- bit. Let them refresh you tancing required.

Burdine Farm Supply feeds Eufaula’s growth

Burdine Farm Supply has seeing that passed along the area, especially at deliver if their vehicle Businesses in the been the recent increased and introducing the next her age. The farm supply can’t handle a larger or- focus on organic garden- generation to a local farm store, cattle, oil and gas; der.” SPOTLIGHT ing and feed. store. We are glad to have she is in a little bit of ev- Jon and Gale want to ADAM WHITE “Every year, we have them come in and talk erything,” continued Jon. let Eufaula and the sur- EUFAULA DIRECTOR OF TOURISM AND a little bit more organic with us.” “We owe every bit of our rounding area know their ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT supplies and feed op- The next brood of success to our parents gratitude. tions,” explained Gale. chicks should be available and the town.” Jon closed by com- “That’s where we see the starting Feb. 23. “With everyone stay- menting on the town, most demand from our As for Jon and Gale, ing home more in 2020, “we want to thank the community. We are con- they remember growing a lot of people started town for supporting us tinuing to learn more and up in Eufaula and Bur- gardening. We heard throughout the years. It more about organics so dine Feed Supply. “We that might be a one-off, makes an impact on us, we can help our custom- were raised in the busi- but a lot of people found knowing our customers ers make the best deci- ness. We didn’t have bab- they enjoyed it and want as neighbors. We hope to sions.” ysitters,” said Gale. “Our to do it again this year,” support the town in the “The technology and mom [Doris] turns 90 said Jon. “Gardening, same way.” products change, but the this week, and this store lawn-care, or pet-care, If you have a business trusted-brands usually is really her story.” we have a new customer to recommend for a busi- stay the same for dogs, “Mom [Doris] is prob- walk through our doors ness spotlight, contact chickens, horses, and ably the most diversi- every day. A lot of peo- Adam White at AWhite@ cattle,” added Jon. “There fied businesswoman in ple are surprised we can CityOfEufaulaOK.com. has been a big push for ADAM WHITE | COURTESY organic feed, even for Brother and sister Jon and Gale Burdine in front of Burdine Farm chickens.” Supply. “Another recent One of the longest- semi-truck loads of seeds. change is pet and garden lasting businesses in Corn, alfalfa, cotton, wa- supplies – premiere dog Eufaula might have just termelon and soybean – food and potting soil. what you need for your we supplied everyone in That’s all-new, and most 2021 garden and lawn the area,” explained Jon people don’t know we needs. Burdine Farm Burdine, who now oper- carry those products,” Supply has provided for ates the store with his sis- continued Gale. “But of the Eufaula community ter Gale. course, we still have the since 1958, when Doris “After the lake came, old farm supply favorites and the late Harold Bur- we had to adjust from al- like spring chicks.” dine opened the doors to falfa to azaleas,” laughed “We have a lot of their farm supply store. Jon. “The first 10 years grandmas bring in their Since that time, the spirit were the biggest transi- grandkids to see the of providing for the local tion for the store and the chicks every year. They community continues. local farmers; we had to want them to see what a As the community shift to lawn seeds and farm supply store is and evolved, so did the busi- more of a plant nursery feels like,” said Jon. “They ness. business.” tell their grandkids, ‘This ADAM WHITE | COURTESY “I remember before One of the most con- is the store where we went Brother and sister Jon and Gale Burdine inside the Burdine Farm Supply, one of the oldest businesses the lake came in, we sold siderable changes to their when I was a kid,’ It’s great in town.

Boards, commissions, city councils and more can resume meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday, Many government and non- an election year and the current Feb. 10, signed legislation to tem- profit governing boards and com- Oklahoma Legislature wasn’t for- porarily modify the state’s Open missions are required to follow the mally organized until lawmakers Meeting Act to allow public bodies Open Meeting Act to ensure meet- met for organizational day in early to meet via teleconference or vid- ings are open to the public and the January. eoconference. media. “This measure keeps govern- In his first bill bill signing As Oklahoma’s COVID-19 cases ment running even when board or this year, Stitt signed Senate Bill spiked in December, nearly 200 lo- commission members may need to 1031 by Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, cal elected officials and nonprofit quarantine,” Echols said in a news R-Oklahoma City, and House Ma- leaders asked Stitt to call the Okla- release. “The public will still have jority Floor Leader Jon Echols, R- homa Legislature into a special ses- access to these meetings and the Oklahoma City. sion to reinstate the virtual meet- materials presented in them. This “We had constituents, we had ings exemption. ensures openness and transpar- local school boards, we had state Earlier this week, Echols said it ency and allows our state to con- agencies all wanting this to be able would have been difficult to ad- tinually move forward even during to meet virtually,” Stitt said in a dress the legislation in a quick spe- these trying times.” signing ceremony with legislative cial session because legislative pro- Because of an emergency leaders at the Oklahoma state Cap- cedure requires five days for a bill clause on SB 1031, the bill took itol. to pass through the House and the effect immediately upon Stitt’s The legislation reinstates the vir- Senate. Once the regular legislative signature. tual meetings exemption that ex- session kicked off Feb. 1, lawmak- The virtual meetings allowance pired in November. It also requires ers fast-tracked the virtual meet- is effective until Feb. 15, 2022 or public bodies to provide meeting ings legislation, passing the bill in until 30 days after the governor’s materials to virtual participants record time emergency declaration expires. and prevents groups from meeting House Speaker Charles McCall, Stitt has renewed his emergency in person after posting notice of a R-Atoka, also said the Legislature declaration throughout the pan- virtual meeting. was stymied because last year was demic.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries

Wanda Odessa Smith Michael Douglas Francis Sr. June 25, 1933 – Feb. 13, 2021 Dec. 16, 1949 – Feb. 8, 2021 Wanda Odessa Smith, They were happily mar- children; and one sister, eighth grade football Oklahoma; Brian Stacy 87, of Longtown, passed ried for 59 years and Oleta Moreno. team and later coaching Francis and wife Jenni- away on Feb. 13, 2021 at raised three children to- She is preceded in the Ada Braves, his fam- fer, Ada, Oklahoma; and the Fountainview Manor gether, before he preced- death by her parents, ily’s co-ed softball team. Michael Douglas Francis in Henryetta, Oklahoma. ed her in death on April James and Chloe Pearce; When he wasn’t coach- Jr. and Alicia, Coalgate, Wanda was born on June 22, 2010. husband, Elmer Smith; ing he enjoyed watch- Oklahoma. Daughters: 25, 1933 in Russellville, Wanda was a mem- and one grandson, Dar- ing his family play from Cheryl John and Velton, Oklahoma to James Daw- ber of the Longtown Full rell Fretwell. the stands where he of- Ada, Oklahoma; Melissa son and Chloe Leona Gospel Church. Cremation arrange- ten shouted unsolicited Francis and Gerald, Ada, (Elam) Pearce. She grad- Survivors include: ments were made with directions and sugges- Oklahoma; Lisa Francis uated from Canadian two sons: Gerald Smith Hunn Black & Merritt Fu- tions. He also enjoyed co- and Curtis, Pauls Valley, High School. and James Smith; one neral Home & Crematory. coaching, along with his Oklahoma; Tamara Fran- On May 5, 1951, Wan- daughter, Debra (Smith) Online condolences son Brian, the Wildcats cis, Coalgate, Oklahoma; da married Elmer Smith Fretwell; four grandchil- may be made at www. Flag Football team. and Jessica Francis, Coal- in Eufaula, Oklahoma. dren; two great-grand- hbmfuneralhome.com. But what Michael re- gate, Oklahoma. Broth- ally loved was spending er: Jerry Francis, Bixby, Michael Douglas Fran- time with his family tell- Oklahoma. Sisters: Han- cis Sr., born to Joe An- ing stories, laughing and nah Francis, Tulsa, Okla- Deadline to request absentee ballots nears thony Francis Sr. and Vir- listening to music of the homa; and Edna Natse- ginia (Beaver) Francis on ‘60s, especially Elvis Pre- way, Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you are a registered Any registered voter and the spouses and de- Dec. 16, 1949 in Eufaula, sley and The Dave Clark Also 29 grandchildren voter in McIntosh Coun- eligible to vote in the elec- pendents of each group Oklahoma and passed Five, although he listened and 32 great-grandchil- ty and live in the Warner tion may vote by absentee may apply by mail, by fax, away Feb. 8, 2021 in the to all types of music. One dren. School District, you may ballot without stating a or by e-mail. For more home at Coalgate, Okla- of his favorite songs was Michael is preceded wish to request an absen- reason. However, absentee information and instruc- homa. “Does Fort Worth Ever in death by his parents, tee ballot by mail to vote voters can activate certain tions, military and over- Michael, along with his Cross Your Mind” by Joe and Virginia Fran- in the March 2 Warner special conditions in the seas voters may visit the siblings, was raised by his country singer George cis; Uncle and Aunt: Ben School District Special following circumstances: Federal Voting Assistance aunt and uncle Ben and Strait. and Henrietta Marshall, Election. - Registered voters who Program website: www. Henrietta Marshall in ru- He was known for be- Brothers: Joe Francis, Jr While the deadline to are physically incapaci- fvap.gov/oklahoma. ral Eufaula, Oklahoma, ing brash but comical; and Reno Francis; Sis- receive applications for tated and voters who care Eligible voters may also famously known as “the cynical but charming; and ter: Marion Peyketewa; absentee ballots by the for physically incapaci- vote absentee in-person Country” by family and serious but silly. He often Daughter: Tonia Denise County Election Board is tated persons who cannot (early) at the McIntosh friends. took the opportunity to Francis, and Grandson: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, be left unattended may County Election Board His education began at make silly faces when- Matthew Ashton. voters are urged not to apply for absentee ballots in the McIntosh County Jones Academy in Harts- ever a camera pointed in Pallbearers will be wait until that date. by mail, fax, e-mail, on- Courthouse, 110 North horne, Oklahoma where his direction. His humor grandsons: Jacob Francis, At least two mail trans- line or via an agent who 1st, Eufaula, on Thursday, he excelled in sports such shown through even after Josh Francis and Ruben actions must be made and is at least 16 years of age Feb. 25, and Friday, Feb. as football, basketball and diabetes and the stroke Francis. And cousins: delivery by the Post Office and who is not employed 26, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. boxing before earning a overtook him and left Mitchell Barnett, Rus- is sometimes delayed due by or related within the There is no early voting welding certification in him bedridden with one sell Barnett and Rodney to weather conditions or third degree of consan- on Saturday for this elec- Dallas, Texas. After his ed- of his last pictures of his Barnett. Honorary Pall- other unforeseen events. guinity or affinity to any tion. ucation he married Emma children surrounding bearers will be family and McIntosh County vot- person whose name ap- Precinct polling place Lou Gibson on April 28, him on his bed and hold- friends. ers must be registered at pears on the ballot. 460102 (Church of 1968 in Coalgate, Oklaho- ing up their index fingers Wake services were and reside at an address - Registered voters Christ, 309 East Gentry, ma and together they had and he holding up two held Wednesday, Feb. within the geographical who are confined to nurs- Checotah, Oklahoma) 9 children. fingers making everyone 17, from 6-8 p.m., at the boundaries of the Warner ing homes in the county will be open from 7 a.m. His love for sports present laugh. But as long Tuskegee Indian Baptist School District to be eli- may apply by mail, by fax, to 7 p.m. for eligible Mc- continued as he continu- as he was with his wife Church. gible to vote in the school by e-mail, online or via Intosh County voters on ously watched Oklahoma and family he was happy. Funeral services will be district election. an agent who is at least election day. Sooners football and the He was a proud mem- Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Absentee voters may 16 years of age and who A sample ballot is New York Yankees base- ber of the Muscogee at 1 p.m. at the Tuskegee apply in person at the is not employed by or available using the On- ball team. Creek Nation. Indian Baptist Church, County Election Board related within the third line Voter Portal at www. His other sports en- Michael is survived by Stidham, Oklahoma, and office or may send their degree of consanguinity elections.ok.gov. deavors included coach- his wife, Emma Lou (Gib- burial will be at Marshall applications by mail, fax, or affinity to any person For more information ing the Cleveland Mus- son) Francis, of the home. Family Cemetery, Eufau- or e-mail. An online ver- whose name appears on on absentee voting, con- tangs, his son Mark’s Sons: Mark Francis, Ada, la, Oklahoma. sion of the form may be the ballot. tact the McIntosh Coun- filled out and submitted - Military personnel, ty Election Board at (918) electronically at www. residents of McIntosh 689-2452 or visit: www. elections.ok.gov. County living overseas, elections.ok.gov.

New opportunity for Oklahomans to purchase health insurance during Marketplace Special Enrollment Period

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PAGE A8 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 18, 2021 Continued unemployment claims decline for 33rd consecutive week OESC pays out more than $4 billion since March 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY justed number of contin- information into one lo- – The Oklahoma Em- ued claims totaled 30,467, cation. ployment Security Com- a decrease of 5,897 from Unemployment claim- mission (OESC) reports the previous week’s re- ants should be aware that a continued decline in vised level of 36,364. not returning to work continued and initial un- - Continued claims’ when recalled or when employment claims, with four-week moving av- work is available could the continued claims erage was 36,291, a de- potentially lead to dis- four-week moving aver- crease of 2,752 from the qualification from receiv- age declining for the 33rd previous week’s revised ing unemployment ben- consecutive week. average of 39,043. efits. “The continued de- Nationally, the ad- Employers may report cline in claims is cer- vance figure for seasonal- this activity by emailing tainly encouraging, but ly adjusted initial claims [email protected]. we remain focused on during the same period ok.us, calling 405-962- providing Oklahomans was 773,000, a decrease 7524, or mailing OESC with the help they need of 19,000 from the previ- at P.O. Box 52006, Okla- as they continue to navi- ous week’s revised level, homa City, OK, 73152- gate unemployment,” said the U.S. Department of 2006. Shelley Zumwalt, OESC Labor reports. The four- If a claimant returns Executive Director. “Be- week moving average was to work full time, they tween March 2020 and 823,000, a decrease of should keep their un- January 2021, OESC paid 33,500 from the previous employment claim open out more than $4 billion week. For the week end- with OESC and not cer- in benefits. That’s more ing Jan. 30, DOL reports tify a weekly claim. If than our agency has paid the advance seasonally they return part time, a out to Oklahomans in the adjusted insured unem- claimant may continue to past 10 years combined. ployment rate was 3.2%, certify their weekly claim Even as claims decrease, a decrease of 0.1 percent- and must report all gross our staff continues to age point from the previ- earnings for the week to work hard to improve our ous week’s revised rate. potentially receive a par- systems and processes to The national weekly tial benefit. Eligibility for meet the needs of Okla- seasonally adjusted initial continued benefits is de- homans throughout the claims report is one of 10 termined on the circum- pandemic.” components in the Com- stances of each individual Weekly Unemploy- posite Index of Leading claimant. ment Numbers for Week Economic Indicators. To OESC is an excellent Ending Feb. 6 smooth out the volatil- resource for people look- - For the week end- ity in the weekly initial ing to re-enter the job ing Feb. 6, the advance claims data, a four-week market by connecting number of initial claims, moving average is used to Oklahomans with avail- unadjusted, totaled 5,253, assess trends. able employment through a decrease of 2,414 from Claimant Resources https://okjobmatch.com/. the previous week’s re- Individuals seeking If a PUA-eligible claim- vised level of 7,667. unemployment benefits ant reopens their busi- - Initial claims’ four- should go to https://ui.ok. ness, they will still receive week moving average was gov and create an account backdated unemploy- 6,580 a decrease of 441 with the Get Started but- ment benefits to when from the previous week’s ton to connect their so- their COVID-19-related revised average of 7,021. cial security number and job loss or business clo- - The advance unad- pull all unemployment sure occurred.

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saintfrancis.com/urgentcare Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, February 18, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

Cowboys and Sooners placed in Top 3 in recruiting in Big 12

It was a big surprise rank): Caleb Williams, when national recruit- QB (6) ing was complete that After finishing as the the Oklahoma Sooners runner-up to Texas in would be ranked No.1 in each of the past three the Big 12 but what is a cycles, Oklahoma is back surprise in their rival up on top of the Big 12 re- the interstate. The Okla- cruiting rankings for the homa State Cowboys first time since the 2017 placed third overall in cycle. It was a rather quiet the Big 12 following only National Signing Day Texas at No.2 and OU at for the Sooners, who’d No.1. already locked up all 16 Here is a breakdown players they planned on of each team’s recruiting taking from the high bombardment. school ranks back in De- 1. OKLAHOMA cember during the early National rank: 11 signing period. That in- Points: 267.92 cluded 13 who were of RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR 2021 cycle signees: 16 The Oklahoma Sooners will be ready to run onto the gridiron in 2021 as they ranked No.1 in the Big 12 and No.11 nationally. Top-rated signee (natl. See TOP 3, page B3

RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR The Oklahoma State Cowboys and head coach nationally. The Cowboys will host OU in a key Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Kyler Murray runs Cowboys will be host rival Oklahoma November Mike Gundy will be ready for all comers as they game for the Big 12 Championship. pass an Oklahoma State defender and scores. The 27 at Boone Pickens stadium this fall. placed third in recruiting in the Big12 and No.39

Adventures with Divot & Swish promotes NFL announces 2020-21 Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo positive impact of sports award winners RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR Your children can trav- are able to gain valuable surfing and afraid of what tionally and positively The National Football League announced its el the globe, meet new skills and develop “super- could happen if they fall impact the young people yearly awards. Alex Smith won Comeback Player people, learn about vari- powers” through playing off their surfboards. They in their lives through of the Year while Cleveland Browns head coach ous cultures and experi- sports. follow Sammy’s lead and sharing the stories of Div- Kevin Stefanski earned Coach of the Year. The fol- ence exciting adventures “With all of the nega- work to learn how to ot and Swish. lowing is a list of all winners. with Divot and Swish, tivity in our world, Divot stand, balance and pad- Author Beth Brown, the relatable stars of the and Swish bring positiv- dle. Ph.D., is a life-long edu- new children’s book se- ity, an openness to learn- Apprehensive and un- cator on a mission to in- ries, Adventures with ing, and a fresh look at sure of their abilities, spire families and kids to Divot & Swish. the opportunity to use Divot and Swish watch have fun, become more Divot is a golf-loving sport and physical activi- Sammy take on the waves active and learn life les- character who appreci- ty to help make the world before trying it them- sons through sports in ates meeting new people a better place,” says au- selves. Will they find their her children’s book se- from different places and thor Beth Brown, Ph.D., superpower of courage so ries Adventures with Div- cultures. Her friend Swish who is passionate about they can have an incred- ot & Swish. After picking is a basketball fanatic who positive youth develop- ible adventure surfing up a basketball at age 2 is a little shy, but always ment through sport. with the fish? and swinging her first loves trying other sports The first in the se- While the series is golf club at age 8, Beth and activities. In each ad- ries, Adventures with written primarily for el- was hooked on sports. venture, the duo meets Divot & Swish in Costa ementary school-aged Her youth sport partici- a new friend who intro- Rica, takes readers to the children from 5 to 11, pation paved the way for duces them to a sport tropics where the duo kids of all ages will iden- her collegiate success as a they’ve never played be- meets Sammy the Surfer, tify with the inspirational member of the University fore, and they experience who takes them through characters, appreciate the of Oklahoma basketball the many emotions that the lush jungle to a fun-filled adventures, and and conference cham- accompany the conquer- beach-side town where enjoy learning about new pion women’s golf teams. ing of these challenges. he’ll teach them how to places and activities. The As her love for sports Through support and en- surf. Like many children series also gives parents, continued, she realized couragement from their would be, Divot and caregivers and educators friend, Divot and Swish Swish are nervous about an opportunity to inten- See ADVENTURES, page B2

Iowa State sign Campbell to multi-million contract

RODNEY HALTOM clones to a 32-19 record the last pearance and a Fiesta Bowl champi- SPORTS EDITOR four seasons. Terms of the new con- onship. Iowa State went 9-3 in Camp- Iowa State head football coach tract were not disclosed. Campbell bell’s fifth season since taking over the Matt Campbell and the university earned an average of $3.5 million program in 2015 after a successful agreed to new terms that will keep annually on his previous contract, stint as head coach at Toledo. the hugely successful Campbell which ran through 2025. Campbell’s name has been cir- under contract with the Cyclones Campbell led the Cyclones to their culating in the NFL as a new re- through 2028. most success season in school history placement for several coaching va- Campbell has guided the Cy- in 2020 with a Big 12 title game ap- cancies.

PAGE B2 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 18, 2021 Sports

Women’s Rodeo World Championship announces updates regarding Challenger Women’sclassification Rodeo World and ChampionshipNew Leader board announces release updates regarding Challenger classification and New Leader board release

The Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) today announced updates regarding Challenger classification for the Nov. 1-6 event, at South Point Arena, held in conjunction with Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals in Las Vegas. In addition to the classification updates for 2021, there will also be a new The Women’s Ro- rate athletes into Pro and verified earnings in Break- lenger athletes into their deotechnology World Champion- release associatedChallenger with - with the a Lea- WRWCaway Leaderboard Roping. Rodeo (S Lo-egmentrespective W21), pools which of com-will separate athletes into shipPro and (WRWC) Challenger today - derboardwith a Leaderboard for each classi- for gisticseach Athleteclassification. Classifica- petition in the WRWC announcedLast year, updates WRWC re- launchedfication. the inaugural eventtions using is a tiering this revo processlutionary qualifying Pro and rounds. Challenger This classification gardingsystem. Challenger Athlete clas- classificationLast year,is established WRWC whereunder athletes the Rodeo are ranked Logistics gives Athlete each group Classifcati both ons (RLAC); sification for the Nov. launched the inaugural based on earnings in their a fair and direct path to 1-6using event, Equi-Stat at South Point earnings event in using Barrel this Racing, revolu- Globalrespective Handicaps WRWC disci-Systemscompete numbers at the WRWC.” in Team Roping and Virtual Arena,Rodeo held Qualifer in conjunc- verifedtionary earnings Pro andin Breakaway Chal- plines. Roping. Rodeo LogisticsSmith Athlete also stated Classifcations that is a tiering tionprocess with where Professional athletes lenger are classificationranked based sys- on earnings“Instituting in the ir Chal- respectiveathletes WRWC classified disciplines. as a Bull Riders (PBR) World tem. Athlete classification lenger is an effort to cre- Challenger are eligible Finals“Instituting in Las Vegas. the Challenger In is established is an under effort the to createate more more opportunities opportunities to compete for all in women either the rodeo athletes,” said additionAssociate to the Vice classifi- PresidentRodeo of Logistics Athlete Athlete Initiatives for all Sami women Jo Smith. rodeo “ThisWRWC effort Challenger will levelcom- the playing field by cation updates for 2021, Classifications (RLAC); athletes,” said Associate petition or the WRWC thereseparating will also bethe a newPro andusing Challenger Equi-Stat earnings athletes Vice into President their ofrespe Athletective Pro pools Competition. of competition Ath- in the WRWC technologyqualifying release rounds. asso- Thisin Barrel gives Racing, each Global group Initiativesboth a fair Sami and Jo Smith. dire ct letespath classified to compete as Prosat the WRWC.” ciatedSmith with also the stated WRWC thatHandicaps Systems athletes classified num- “Thisas a Challengereffort will level a rethe eligibleare only eligibleto compete to com- in either the WRWC Leaderboard (Segment bers in Team Roping and playing field by separat- pete in the WRWC Open W21),Challenger which will competition sepa- Virtual or Rodeothe WRWC Qualifier Pro ing Competition. the Pro and Chal-Athletescompetition. classified as Pros are only eligible to compete in the WRWC Open competition. TheThe newlynewly updated updated earnings earnings for Rodeo for Logistics Rodeo Athl Logisticsete Classifications (classification) Athlete Classifications is as follows: (classification) is as follows: Barrel Racing: Breakaway Roping: Team Roping: OSU AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES | COURTESY You are a Challenger if your You are a Challenger if your You are a Challenger Team Colton Tripp provides comfort bags to help ease the transition of children who are removed from their homes through court orders or earnings do not exceed the earnings do not exceed the Roper If… other reasons. Kay County law enforcers say they greatly appreci- amount listed below in any amount listed below in any one ate his community service project. one of the defined time of the defined time periods:  At or below a periods:  2018-20= #4.5 Header  2018-20= $6,000  At or below a Kay County 4-H’er helps $20,000 Annually #4.5 Heeler youth in troubling times Annually  Lifetime  Lifetime Earnings = *Based on the Global TRISHA GEDON a little easier. The com- Earnings = $20,000 Handicaps System OSU AG COMMUNICATIONS fort bags are a welcome * All team ropers MUST have a STILLWATER – The $100,000 Oklahoma 4-H Youth distraction, and they current Global Handicaps Development Program is give the child items they membership keen on developing a pas- sometimes don’t have at home or are able to take sion for community ser- *Based on the Global Handicaps System vice within its members. with them.” The* All teamannouncement ropers MUST have revealed a current anGlobal athlete’s Handicaps status membership as a Pro or Challenger will be determineOne Kayd based County on 4-H’er Kelley added, “The Kay known (verifiable) information as of January 1, 2021. The athlete’s status will remainhas astaken classified that to heart by County Sheriff’s Office is The announcement re- Classification update, cation. earned over 250 points very thankful for Colton following this date, regardless of their competitive efforts or earnings through the starthelping of competitionyouth in his com- vealed an athlete’s status WRWC also announced Challenger athletes on the Pro or Challenger munity. and his amazing idea and asat a the Pro 2021 or Challenger WRWC. that the 2021 WRWC who are currently ranked leaderboard, they can Colton Tripp, a mem- we look forward to help- will be determined based Leaderboard will now on the W21 leaderboard no longer switch leader- ber of the OK-Okies ing him with this project on known (verifiable) be separated by Pros and as of today, will have the boards. 4-H Club in Blackwell, any way we can.” informationIn addition as to of the Janu- ClassificationChallengers using update, each WRWCopportunity also to ann chooseounced Nominationsthat the 2021 for WRWC the Oklahoma, Leaderboard developed Liz Nicholson, Tripp’s arywill 1, 2021. now Thebe separated athlete’s discipline’s by Pros Rodeo and Challengers Lo- the leaderboard using on each which disci Novemberpline’s 2021 Rodeo Women’s Logistics his comfort Athlete bag commu- OSU Extension 4-H Edu- cator in Kay County, said statusClassifications will remain as clas-. For gisticsall athletes Athlete Classifica-that nominatethey would an event like to for com- the RodeoW21 S Worldegment, Champi- and earnnity service points, project they when sified following this date, tions. For all athletes that pete by emailing sup- onship (Segment W21) he learned children dis- the boy is an exemplary regardlesswill be placed of their com-on thenominate respective an event leaderboard for [email protected] based on their by individual will remain classification. open until placed from their homes member of his club and petitive efforts or earn- the W21 Segment, and Sunday, Feb. 28. New ath- October 3. Women ro- through court orders of- terrific role model for all ings through the start of earn points, they will be letes on the W21 Leader- deo athletes from all over ten had no time to gather 4-H’ers. competition at the 2021 placed on the respective board have until April 30 the globe are eligible to their personal belong- “Colton has always had WRWC. leaderboard based on to choose their classifica- qualify to compete at the ings. a very giving heart, and In addition to the their individual classifi- tion. Once an athlete has $750,000 payout event “When I learned these his service shines in our kids didn’t get to take community. He leads by anything with them, it example, is always kind broke my heart,” said and inclusive of others 15-year-old Tripp. “I de- and spreads his kindness cided to do something to across the entire county,” help with that and started Nicholson said. putting together comfort Colton also is involved bags to give to police sta- in a 4-H family and con- tions and the sheriff’s of- sumer sciences project, as fice in my county. They well as a breads project. can give them to the chil- He has baked cookies for dren who are removed fire fighters and bread for from their homes to help families during the pan- make it not so traumatiz- demic. ing for them.” “His service heart The pull-string bags and go-get-it attitude is contain a blanket, pillow, outstanding to see in a stuffed animal, crayons, younger member, and I coloring book, a picture love that he shares that book, toothbrush and toi- county wide,” she said. letries. All items for the Tripp’s endeavor fits his bags have been donated or citizenship/community purchased with donated service project area. He funds. He is refining his donated 20 comfort bags sewing skills by making in January and hopes to the small pillows included increase that to 30 or 40 in the comfort bags. in February. Kay County Sheriff “Everything I’m doing Steve Kelley said calls to with this service project is his department to remove going right back into the children from harmful community,” he said. “I situations are the some love the feeling of helping of the worst calls any law someone and just know- enforcement officer has ing that you made their to make. day and helped them in “The deputies are often some way.” seen as the bad person re- Anyone who would moving a child from the like to donate items or home, and the child will make a monetary dona- always remember the guy tion to help Tripp with his comfort bag project COURTESY in the uniform as the one ‘who took me from my may email Nicholson at mother or father and gave elizabeth.nicholson@ok- Oleson wins State me to a stranger,’” Kelley state.edu. To learn more about 4-H activities in Checotah’s Owen Oleson won the OKWA Novice State tournament said. “Anything law en- forcement can do to ease Kay County, follow their in the 67-pound division. Owen is the son of Brett and Misty Oleson Facebook page. of Checotah. the pain makes our jobs

Thursday, February 18, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

USA softball Oklahoma Sooners 2021 football schedule WRESTLING PLAY BALL event SCHEDULE RODNEY HALTOM Oct. 30th vs. Texas Tech SPORTS EDITOR Nov.13 at Baylor Feb. 19-20 Postponed to Feb. 20 Sept. 4 matchup at Tulane Nov. 20 vs. Iowa State Sept. 11 vs. Western Carolina Nov. 27 at Oklahoma State Regionals TBA Sept. 18 vs. Nebraska The Big 12 Football Championship is Due to inclement weather, the drive-thru PLAY Sept. 25 vs. West Virginia BALL event has been postponed to Saturday, Feb. 20. scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, at AT&T Feb. 26-27 Oct. 2 at Kansas State Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Soon- Oct. 9 in Dallas vs. Texas ers have won the last six Big 12 titles State OKC TBA In effort to provide children with an oppor- Oct. 16 vs. TCU and 14 overall since the inception of the tunity to stay involved in the game during CO- Oct. 23 at Kansas league back in 1996. VID-19, USA Softball, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the OKC Dodgers will be hosting a drive-thru PLAY BALL event Saturday, Feb. 20 where participants will be gifted with items to make playing ball at home possible. On this day in U.S. military history REGISTER NOW » RODNEY HALTOM erally the ninth most Berlin dropped thou- physics, he was enlisted On February 18, distant planet from the sands of propaganda into the fledgling U.S. WHAT: Drive-thru PLAY BALL event 1861 – Southern Arapa- sun, is discovered at the leaflets on each other atomic weapons pro- Children are encouraged to stop by to receive ho Indian Agent, Albert Lowell Observatory in after the end of a month gram in 1941. giveaway items that they can utilize to play ball Boone, grandson of the Flagstaff, Arizona, by long truce. 1985 – GEN Wil- at home. Giveaway items include a free Franklin famous Daniel Boone, astronomer Clyde W. 1955 – Operation liam Westmoreland bat and ball set and an OKC Dodgers hat. held a council attended Tombaugh. Teapot begins. A series and CBS, INC. reach by some of the Southern 1944 – The Germans of 14 nuclear detona- an out-of-court settle- WHO: Children ages 18-Under bands of the Arapaho commit 26th Panzer and tions to determine the ment in Westmoreland’s Parents and grandparents are welcome to re- tribe and a few Chey- 29th Panzergrenadier effects of nuclear weap- $120 million libel suit ceive gifts if the child is not in attendance. enne. He reported he Divisions to the attack ons on a variety of ma- in which he charged had gotten consent for on Anzio. Strong allied terials and in a variety that a CBS documen- WHEN: the cession of their land artillery holds off and of conditions begins tary falsely accused him Saturday, February 20 in exchange for a small blunts the attacks. Kes- with detonation Wasp. of misrepresenting the 2pm - 4pm CT reservation on Colo- selring and Mackensen This test evaluated the strength of Vietcong rado’s Sand Creek. It is realize that the Allied effects of low altitude forces. WHERE: not clear whether they beachhead cannot be detonations. The total 2001 – Robert Philip Greater New Zion Baptist Church understood the terms wiped out. The Germans device weight was 1500 Hanssen (56), senior 1005 NE 28th St. or not, as their chief in- launched a more intense lb. Although the bomb FBI agent, was arrested Oklahoma City, Okla. 73111 terpreter, Left Hand was assault against the 45th was much heavier, the for spying. He had al- not there. Hunting buf- Division at dawn and implosion system was legedly passed informa- CONTACT: falo from Sand Creek destroyed one battalion the lightest nuclear ex- tion to the Russians for Destinee Martinez - Managing Director of would be very hard as of the 179th Infantry plosive system fired up 15 years. It was believed Sport Development they ranged east and before pushing the re- until this time. that he had betrayed [email protected] north of the reserva- mainder of the unit back 1964 – The United the construction of a 405-425-3419 tion. At Sand Creek, the a half mile farther to Lu- States cuts off military tunnel under the Soviet Cheyenne were to have cas’ final defensive line assistance to Britain, Embassy in Washing- the eastern half and the by midmorning. France, and Yugoslavia ton. He pleaded guilty Arapaho the western. 1951 – An enemy in retaliation for their July 3 to avoid execu- The Northern Arapaho shore battery scored a continuing trade with tion. His disclosures TOP 3 did not consent to the hit on the destroyer USS the communist nation were later reported to from page B1 as No. 81 overall prior cession. Ozbourn and wounded of Cuba. have played a role in the the four-star variety or to a recruiting surge in 1878 – John Tunstall two sailors. This was the 1967 – J. Robert Op- execution or jailing of higher and five 247Sports June with six commit- is murdered by outlaw first time a U.S. Navy penheimer, the “father at least 3 Russians and Composite Top100 play- ments during a five-day Jesse Evans, sparking ship operating in the of the atomic bomb,” threatened the identity ers, one of those the No. 1 span. That stretch of new the Lincoln County War vicinity of Wonsan had dies in Princeton, New of another 50 people. quarterback in the coun- pledges moved Oklaho- in Lincoln County, New been hit by gunfire from Jersey, at the age of Hanssen was sentenced try in Caleb Williams. ma State just outside the Mexico. a shore battery. 62. An expert in quan- to life in prison on May 3. OKLAHOMA STATE top 30 at the time. The 1930 – Pluto, gen- 1954 – East and West tum theory and nuclear 10, 2002. National rank: 39 Cowboys continued to Points: 196.26 piece together their class 2021 cycle signees: 20 with several more addi- Top-rated signee (natl. tions in the late summer rank): Aden Kelley, DT months before making (315) another late push in Oc- The Cowboys secured tober through Decem- 20 signatures two months ber. Oklahoma State ago and have seen 12 new secured four Top247 additions, not including four-star prospects in walk-ons, already enroll this class with Thomas on campus and begin (Oklahoma) defensive workouts. Back in April, tackle Aden Kelley rank- the Pokes ranked as low ing the highest. ADVENTURE from page B1 agency, Team Aureus. the unique opportuni- When she isn’t writ- ty sport has to impact not ing the next adventure only physical abilities, for Divot and Swish, Beth but life skill development enjoys cheering on her as well. Since earning her beloved Sooners, riding Ph.D. in sports psychol- her bike, and spending ogy at the University of time with family, friends Kansas, Beth has gone on and puppy Truman. She to influence and impact is an enrolled citizen of thousands through her the Cherokee Nation and roles as a golf coach, an lives in Norman, Okla- educational program de- homa. veloper at The First Tee For more information, and LPGA-USGA Girls please visit www.adven- Golf, and founder and tureswithdivotandswish. owner of the consulting com.

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report Elevation above normal, water 40 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www. swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html. Crappie good on jigs, minnows, small lures and tube jigs below the dam, along channels, creek channels, docks, main lake and river channel. Largemouth, smallmouth and white bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits and jigs below the dam, around brush structure, channels, discharge, docks, main lake and standing timber. Blue, chan- nel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, hotdogs, live shad, minnows and stinkbait below the dam, along channels, discharge, main lake, river channel and river mouth. Report submitted by David DeMontigny, game warden stationed in McIntosh County. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal PAGE B4 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, February 18, 2021 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

Legal Notice words and figures. PUBLISHER’S LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, : has further requested that the State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- thence S 00 degrees 06’ 12” W a All real estate advertised herein Legal Notice identity of the heirs of said de- Legal Notice homa Tax Commission distance of 405.028’; thence N is subject to the Federal Fair Published in the Indian Journal, cedent be judicially determined Published in the Indian Journal, Defendants. 89 degrees 58’ 43” W a distance Thursday, February 11 and 18, 2021 at the initial hearing pursuant Thursday, February 4, 11 and 18, 2021 of 813.00 feet to the point of Housing Act, which makes it IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN to the provisions of 58 O.S. EaganCV-2019-41 Law Office beginning, said tract contains illegal to advertise “any pref- McINTOSH COUNTY AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY §240, as amended. A cashier’s check, a certified check NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 16.5 acres, more or less STATE OF OKLAHOMA erence, limitation or discrimi- STATE OF OKLAHOMA Pursuant to an order of STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: and nation because of race, color, IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- this Court, said Petition and fiveDAVID percent (5%) LEE of the HENDERSON, bid shall “The successors both known and A part of the NE1/4 SW1/4 religion, sex, handicap, famil- TATE OF, CALVIN LEON DORNAN, application will be heard be- and unknown(918) 689-2528 immediate and remote of NE1/4 of Section 16, Township ROBERT L. HENDERSON, ial status or national origin, a/k/a15 (fifteen) CALVIN, days L. from DORNAN, date of this a/k/a fore this Court in the Probate DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased.” 9 North, Range 16 East, McIn- Plaintiffs, or intention to make any such CALVIN DORNAN, DECEASED. Courtroom in the Adair County GREETINGS: tosh County, Oklahoma, said CASE NO. PB-2020-48 Courthouse at Stillwell, Okla- vs. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED parcel of land being described full no more than 15 (fifteen) days in, be denied the benefits of or be preference, limitation or dis- NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL homa, on the 23rd day of Feb- that you have been sued in Case No. as follows: Beginning at a point, crimination.” The successors both known and ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ruary,4. 2021, Certification at 9:00 of Non- o’clock CV-2019-41 in the District Court said point being 513.453 feet This newspaper will not know- DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, a.m. when and where all per- unknown immediate and remote, of of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by West and 256.370 feet South ingly accept any advertising for DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE sons interested in said estate DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased David Lee Henderson and Robert L. of the NE corner of the NE1/4 and real estate which is in violation Notice is hereby given that Glenda may appear and contest the Henderson as Plaintiffs and you and SW1/4Petition filed NE1/4 in said of saidCause Section on or Dornan, aka Glenda Kay Dornan aka same. each of you must answer said Petition 16; thence S 00° 06’ 12” W a of the law. All persons are here- Glenda K. Dornan, Personal Repre- WITNESS my hand this 5 thirtyJUDY (30) M. days TAYLOR from the date of the filed in said Cause on or before the 5th distance of 378.884 feet; thence by informed that all dwellings sentative of the Estate of Calvin Leon day of February, 2021. day of March 2021, or the allegations N 47° 22’ 09” E a distance of advertised are available on an Dornan, aka Calvin L. Dornan, aka /s/ Elizabeth Brown and contained therein will be taken as 257.110 feet; thence N 42° 37 equal opportunity basis. Calvin Dornan, deceased, having filed JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT true and judgment rendered as prayed 51” W a distance of 278.294 in this Court her Final Account of the COURT TONYA TOTH therein, against you and each of you, feettitle and to theconfirming Point ofpossession beginning; as Administration of said estate, and her Wayne Bailey (OBA #19746) quieting the title and confirming pos- otherwise described as Lots 1, Petition for Distribution of said estate Attorney for Petitioner and session as to the following described 2, & 3, Southport III, according and for final discharge of said Per- 205 West Shawnee property, to-wit: toA one-thirdan unrecorded (1/3) interest plat thereof.in a part sonal Representative, the hearing of Tahlequah, Oklahoma GORDON TAYLOR A one-third (1/3) interest in barring and enjoining you the same has been fixed by the Judge 74464 a part of the SW/4 of the SW/4 and each of you from ever as- of said Court for 9:00 o’clock A.M., TEL: (918) 456-6113 and NE/4 and part of the E/2 serting any right, title or in- on the 10th day of March, 2021, at the FAX: (918) 456-5561 NE/4 SE/4 NW/4 of Section terest in and to said property Courtroom of said Court in the Dis- JERRED TAYLOR 16, Township 9 North, Range adverse to the determination of HOUSING / trict Courthouse in Eufaula, McIntosh and 16 East, McIntosh County, ownership made by the Court. PROPERTY County, Oklahoma, and all persons in- Legal Notice Oklahoma, said parcel of land WITNESS my hand this 28 terested in said estate are notified then Published in the Indian Journal, JOSHUA A. TAYLOR being described as follows: Be- day of January, 2021. and there to appear and show cause, if Thursday, February 18, 25 and March ginning at the SW corner of the MCINTOSH COUNTY, For Rent any they have, why the said account 4, 2021 and NW/4 SW/4 NE/4; thence N COURT CLERK should not be settled and allowed, ManagementIN THE DISTRICT (SAM) registration COURT 63 degrees 21’ 51” W a distance By:/s/ Taylor Thompson the heirs of Calvin Leon Dornan, aka WITHIN AND FOR MCINTOSH DAVID A. TAYLOR, II of 369.45’; thence N 00 degrees Deputy Three bedroom doublewide Calvin L. Dornan, aka Calvin Dornan, COUNTY and • 05’ 23” E a distance of 496.53’; Courtney L. Eagan, OBA on three acres with shop, deceased, determined, said estate dis- tractors)STATE in order OF OKLAHOMA to be awarded thence 289 degrees 57’ 52” E a #22553 located three miles north tributed, and the Personal Representa- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO- ABIGAIL K. TAYLOR distancetion of said of Plaintiff 1132.27’; on file thence in said S Attorney for Plaintiff on Stidham Road. Contact tive discharged. CIATION, 00 degrees 06’ 09” W a distance 150 Foley Avenue WITNESS my hand this 4th day of and Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Chadd at 785-204-1769. Plaintiff, of 245.86’; thence S 42 degrees February, 2021. vs. 37’ 51” E a distance of 14.54’; (918) 689-2528 /s/ Brendon Bridges JAMES W. SANDERS, INDIVID- Need a place to hide and re- Brendon Bridges, UALLYcordance AND with AS specifications TRUSTEE OF on THE Associate Judge of the District SANDERSfile in the Engineer’s FAMILY REVOCABLEOffice. Plans, (property) situated in McIntosh lax? Two-room suites $350/ Court TRUSTspecifications ESTABLISHED and other ONbidding THE week, one-room $220/week. Gregory R. Stidham, OBA#8632 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018, Utilities paid, fully furnished, Attorney for Estate et al., fridge, microwave. Monthly P. O. Box 265 Defendant(s). Court Report Checotah, Ok 74426 rates available! Lake Eu- No. CJ-2020-75 918-473-5700 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION the official Plat thereof. faula Inn, I40 and Hwy 150. THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA 918-473-2376. TO: James W. Sanders, Individually McIntosh County District Court Report Legal Notice and as Trustee of the Sanders Fam- Published in the Indian ily Revocable Trust Established on the Mobile Homes Journal, Thursday, February 12th day of December, 2018, Felony Cases injury to property – un- Traffic Cases 18 and 25, 2021 Bette J. Sanders, Individually and Patrick Evan Gibbs: der $1,000 Judy Lanell Botts: no 2010 Clayton mobile home NOTICE OF DEFAULT as Trustee of the Sanders Family Re- Matthew Thompson: Little Turtle RV & Storage vocable Trust Established on the 12th trafficking in illegal liability insurance Telephone: (918) 689-253 Petition filed in said Cause on or to be moved. Three bed- Storage Unit I-12, rented by day of December, 2018 drugs; distribution of resisting an officer; public Douglas Scott Bueh- room two bath, 16x76, front Jolene Molter TAKE NOTICE that you have CDS including posses- intoxication ner: operating MV on and back deck, partially fur- Delinquent from November been sued by U.S. BANK NATIONAL 11, 2020 ASSOCIATION, and that you must sion with intent to dis- which taxes due have nished, very good condition, Little Turtle RV and Storage answer the Petition of said Plaintiff on Civil Cases Hardcopy plans and specifications tribute not been paid; driving $28,500. 918-618-3707; located at 114161 Highway 69, file in said cause on or before April 4, titleRyan and confirming Mundell-Sorrell: possession as under suspension, first 918-618-3708. Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose 2021, or the allegations of said Petition in excess of and/or dispense said property will be taken as true and judgment assault/battery and bat- offense; failure to use inMay, Storage 2020, and Unit then I-12 at said to satisfyoffice rendered, foreclosing any interest you Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block teryOne (1) on Bridgeport a deputy Beach Second $10,000 signal; no liability insur- Lessee’s default in payment 15 may have in the following-described ance SERVICES (fifteen) days from date of this real estate (property) situated in Mc- Jerry McDonald vs. publication. Lessee must pay Intosh County, Oklahoma, to-wit: Misdemeanor Stoney Lewis, et al Sonny J. Laughlin Jr.: ment 15 (fifteen) days from date of Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) in full no more than 15 (fifteen) Lots 24 and 25 of Block 5 of Stout’s of Section Eleven (11), Township driver not wearing seat- Cleaning days from the date of this pub- Second Addition to the City of Che- in full no more than 15 (fifteen) Ten (10) North,Cases Range Sixteen (16) Civil Cases less belt lic notice to avoid this action. cotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, Jacob Joseph Ander- Signed Kailyn Lavonia Willis: No Fuss No Dust Cleaning being a part of the S1/2 of the SW/4 of son: obstructing officer; Service: home, boat, busi- Little Turtle RV & Storage Section 32, Township 12 North, Range than $10,000 speeding 17 East of the Indian Base & Merid- public intoxication American Express Na- (918) 689-2528 ness, pressure washing, envelope addressed as specified ian AND Lot 8 and 9 Block 5 of Stout’s Jamie Kiann Johnson: tionalWITNESS Bank my hand vs. and J. Sandersofficial seal tree/yard service. 918-421- Legal Notice Second Addition to the City of Che- Protective 9966. Published in the Indian cotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, domestic abuse – assault LVNV Funding vs. Journal, Thursday, February being a part of the S1/2 of the SW/4 of & battery Larry Webb, et al Orders 18 and 25, 2021 Section 32, Township 12 North, Range Ryan Mundell-Sorrell: LVNV Funding vs. Alan Chadwick Her- Gravel, Sand, Etc NOTICE OF DEFAULT 17 East of the Indian Base & Meridian, COMMISSIONERSLittle MINUTESTurtle RV & Storage for the sum of: two counts of malicious Twylene Webb, et al ron vs. Paula Giles All your gravel, sand, rock Storage Unit I-14, rented by Reason - Unpaid Principal Bal- (918) 689-2528 MINUTES OF REGULARJolene MEETING Molter ance:E. Amount A Motion - $254,720.36 was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. and other materialsMcINTOSH deliv-COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. (918) 471-4002 facsimile th Date of Default: 11/01/2019 ered. Full loads (ten wheel-April 6 , 2020Delinquent from October 7, F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation 2020 InterestNo. Due R-20-27. From: The 10/01/2019 Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. er)The or McIntosh half loads. County Board Tractor of Commissioners and metLittle on Monday, Turtle April RV 6th, 2020,and inStorage a regu- includingG. A Motion all subsequentwas made by advancesPendley 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 skidfloor. steer Chairman, available. Michael Burns; Terry’s Vice Chairman, located Bill Phillips; at Member,114161 Tim Highway Pendley; and 69, by Plaintiff,the followingif any, for votes: taxes, All insuranceaye. TrucksCounty Clerk,918-707-0732. Ronda Prince, were all present. AdvanceEufaula, notice OK of the74432 Meeting will was dispose posted on premiums,H. BOCC or acknowledged expenses necessary receipt of forMcIntosh County Treasurer Statutory Report as of the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ room, and also at both the south and east the preservationJanuary 31 ofst, the2020 subject (prepared prop- by State Auditor and Inspector). nd and/or dispense said property Call Jean entrances of the Courthouse, on 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,in Michael Storage Burns, Unit at 8:00 I-14 am. to satisfy erty, all costsEstimate of this of Needs action; and reasonable Request for Appropriations. The Motion was approved II. Roll was called with the following responses:Lessee’s Burns, present; default Phillips, in present;payment and 15 attorney’swith fees the and following costs votes:as the All Court aye. Pendley,OKLAHOMA present. (fifteen) days from date of this may J. allow, A Motion and the was costs made ofby Pendley foreclos- and seconded by Phillips to 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: th for all Commissioners’ Meeting held on March 30publication., 2020. The Motion Lessee was approved must with paythe ing your Allinterest aye. in the property and followingCLASSIFIED votes: All aye. in full no more than 15 (fifteen) orderingK. A said Motion property was made sold by Pendley with orand seconded by Phillips to approve Certificate DON’S MOBILE HOMES – SERVING IV. Purchase Orders: A Motion was made by Phillipsdays and from seconded the bydate Pendley of thisto approve pub- without appraisementof County Treasurer, as Plaintiff Request formay Approval of Allocation of Alcoholic Beverage signing of purchase orders to be processed for payment on April 6th, 2020. The Motion was Tax. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. THE AREA SINCE 1984. FEATURING approvedAD withNETWORK the following votes: All aye: 2019-2020lic notice 911 Phoneto avoid 386, AT&T this (SBC), action. 317.53, elect,L. all A of Motion which was you made will by Phillips take due and seconded by Pendleyyour to approve Treasurer UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE,Signed CVEC, 27.82, UTILITIES388, notice. Quarterly Fee Report (quarter ended 3/31/20). The Motion was approved with HOMES BY WINSTON, HAMILTON, AT&T,FOR 317.53, MORE UTILITIES389, INFO CALL AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILITIES390, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. TIES 391, AT&T, 234.34, UTILITIES; CDBG 4, SHADYLittle GROVE Turtle RWD#5, RV38043.78, & Storage REIMBURSE- WITNESSM. A Motion my was hand made andby Pendley official and seconded by Phillips to approve Election 1-888-815-2672MENT; General 3080, SOUTER LIMESTONE & MINERALS, LLC, 1023.09, Road Material3081, seal this 28Board day Payroll of Jan, Reimbursement. 2021. The Motion was approved with the following NEW VISION & DEER VALLEY. CHECK BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083, PHILLIPS, BILLY Lisa Rodebush,votes: All aye. Court Clerk advertising BOB, 30.19,WANT TRAVEL3084, TO BUY BURNS, MICHAEL GENE, 88.38, TRAVEL3085, E.O.D.L.S., 9412.72, By:/s/N. A Donna Motion wasCoffman made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve OUR WEBSITE TO SEE FLOOR- SALARY3086, MCINTOSH CO FAIR BOARD, 600.00, RENT3087,Legal SHATSWELL, Notice GINNA Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved CAMILLE, 150.00, JANITORIAL SERVICE3088, CANONPublished FINANCIAL SERVICES, in the 145.51, Indian COPIER DEPUTYwith theCOURT following CLERK votes: All aye. PLANS, PICTURES, VIRTUAL TOURS OLDLEASE3089, GUITAR$ EMBROIDERY WANTED! PLUS, 264.00, LARRY FIREMEN Journal, GEAR3090, Thursday,SAF-T-GLOVE, INC, February 174.04, DonO. Timberlake A Motion was -made # 9021 by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for BRING$FIREMEN CA$HGEAR3091, for OSU vintage COOPERATIVE USA EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- ChynnaOak Scruggs Grove Senior - # 32663 Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove) forneeds... $200.00. The Motion was VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC,18, 128.16, 2021 PUBLICATION3093, INDIAN NATION approved with the following votes: All aye. & PRICING. guitars,WHOLESALE, tube amps, 667.86, banjos, FOOD3094, mandolins, HENSON CONSTRUCTION,IN THE DISTRICT 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, COURT MCI, IN KimP. S. A JenkinsMotion was - # made 32809 by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer etc.30.70, Fender, UTILITIES3096, Gibson, EAST Martin, CENTRAL Gretsch, ELECTRIC, ANDECE, 120.01, FOR UTILITIES3097, ADAIR COUNTY CANADIAN Williamof Appropriations H. Sullivan - (County# 8761 Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098, PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST BAERapproved & TIMBERLAKE, with the following P.C. votes: All aye. 3020 West Cherokee, Sallisaw others.SPRAYING3099, Call or EAST text CENTRAL 918-288-2222. OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL,STATE LLC, OF6200.00, OKLAHOMA PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by918-689-2191 Phillips to approve Electronic www.stringswest.comAT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIESIn 3102,The CVEC,Matter 164.29, of UTILITIES3103,the Estate P.O. Boxpayment 18486 for Bank of America P-Card statement (March 2020) for $337.53. The OG&E, 857.22, UTILITIES3104, EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, OklahomaMotion City, was approvedOK 73154-0486 with the following votes: All aye. 188.27, UTILITIES3106, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT,of 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES 3107, R. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve 324A Claim 918-775-5581 • 800-940-5581 FREONAT&T, 157.97, WANTED: UTILITIES3108, We pay AT&T, $$$ 108.88, for UTILITIES;JOUA Health BEE 301, LOR, OKLAHOMA deceased STATE Telephone:for payment to (405)Porum 842-7722Public Works Authority in the amount of $24,817.50 cylindersDEPT OF andHEALTH, cans. 10939.38, R12 R500SALARY302, R11 ELITE SPRAYCase SERVICES, No. PB-2021-1 LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- Facsimile:(District #2). The (405) Motion was 848- approved with the following votes: All aye. visit us at donsmobilehomes.com ING303, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PEST SPRAYING304, FIVE STAR OFFICE SUPPLY, 9349S. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of R113129.40, R114. OFFICE Convenient.SUPPLIES305, STATEWIDE Certified COMMERICALNOTICE CLEANING OF COMPANY,HEARING 1250.00, PETI- Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was Professionals.JANITORIAL SERVICE306,Call 312-291-9169 BLIZZARD, or visit APRIL, 22.66,TION TRAVEL307, FOR ISSUANCE LYNN, AMANDA, OF 15.12, LET- [email protected] with the following votes: All aye. SALES & SERVICE • MOBILE HOME INSURANCE TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86, TERSTRAVEL309, OF PITNEY ADMINISTRATION, BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of RefrigerantFinders.com182.46, POSTAGE METER/EQP LEASE310, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $38,043.78. The Motion was approved AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, WAL MART, 209.52,APPOINTMENT MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, OF AT&T PERSONAL MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. 41.85, UTILITIES313,CATTLE SALEAT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, REPRESENTATIVEUTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, AND DE- U. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316,TERMINATION SUES RECYCLING & OFSANITATION, IDENTITY 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved UTILITIES317, AT&T (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. McALESTER50.00, DRUG STOCKYARDSTESTING1914, CINTAS, SPECIAL 56.68, UNIFORMOF HEIRS,CLEANING1915, DEVISEES ENGELMAN’S TRUCK AND V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of COWSERVICE, & BULL INC, 480.00, SALE, REPAIRS1916, Saturday, Feb.MHC KENWORTHLEGATEES TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved Petition filed in said Cause on or 20th,DISCOUNT at Noon! TIRE OF Quality STILLWATER, Bred 1409.94, Cows, TIRES1918,THE CINTAS, STATE 56.68, OF UNIFORM OKLAHOMA CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. ING1919, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE, 2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of Heifers,75.00, TRASH Pairs, SERVICE1921, & Bulls. 918-423-2834 MHC KENWORTH TO: TULSA, THE 118.74, HEIRS, PARTS1922, NEXT CINTAS, OF 56.68,KIN, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The www.mcalesterstockyards.comUNIFORM CLEANING1923, CANADIAN VALLEYCREDITORS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, AND CVEC, ALL 105.62, PER- Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. UTILITIES1924, AT&T, 266.50, UTILITIES1925, SONSSOUTER LIMESTONE INTERESTED & MINERALS, IN LLC, THE X. A Motion was made by 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 130.02,ADVERTISE UNIFORM CLEANING1928, STATEWIDE HOPKINS FUELESTATE & PROPANE, OF 218.53, JOUA FUEL1929, BEE RINKER LOR, $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930,DECEASED. 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 PutYELLOWHOUSE your message MACHINERY where it matters CO., 716.10, most HYDRAULICYou FLUID1932, are hereby HOPKINS notified OIL CO., that of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of INRENT OKLAHOMA ON HANNA YARD, NEWSPAPERS. 200.00, RENT1933, NAPA AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. – DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, We 511.24,Kao TIRES1935, Lor has CVEC, applied 161.51, forUTILITIES1936, the is- Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll canPUBLIC place SERVICE your ad CO. in OF 148 OK., newspapers. 35.90, UTILITIES1937, suance EAST CENTRAL of Letters ELECTRIC, of ECE, Admin- 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Lots NINE (9) and TEN (10), in ForUTILITIES1938, more information SUES RECYCLING or to & placeSANITATION, 65.00, UTILITIES1939, HOPKINS FUEL & AA. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to accept all 3 bids Block THREE (3), of Bridgeport PROPANE, 2366.63, FUEL1940, AT&T (SBC), 202.20,istration UTILITIES1941, in the AT&T, estate 52.58, of UTILITIES; Joua received for asphalting. The Motion was approved with the following votes: an Jail-ST ad, 1236, contact MR. PRINTER, Landon 247.00, Cobb SIGN1237, at BeeMR. PRINTER, Lor, deceased, 247.00, SIGN1238, and G&C for ELEC- his All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve (405)TRIC, 499-0022 BILL E. GRISSOM, or toll-free 244.43, in ELECTRIC1239, OK at appointment TURN KEY HEALTH as CLINICS, Personal LLC, 12345.03, Rep- awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following 1-888-815-2672.MEDICAL1240, MR. PRINTER, 96.00, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- votes: All aye. PLIES1242, OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243,resentative SIMPLISTIL of said WELLNESS, estate, 459.00, and AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. CLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- Attended by County Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and all three Commissioners. TIVE INC., 20.98, TINT1246, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC, 1677.00, phone cards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. 44, 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 REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. FINANCE,PUBLIC 529.98, COPIER LEASE350, NOTICE DOUGS AUTO REPAIR, 71.00, REPAIRS351, BRANS- Signed this 13 thRoll-in day of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in Showers CUM, KEVIN JOSEPH, 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers V. Reports BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A publicA. 911notice Coordinator, is information Matt Hackler, intended gave his to report inform to thecitizens BOCC. of for qualified B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified VI.government Action Items activities. The notice should be published in a forum Bill Phillips, Vice Chairman for qualifiedfor qualified A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member independentreplacement of the vehicle government, for Emergency readily Management. available The to Motion the public, was approved with Veterans capable theof beingfollowing securely votes: All archived aye. and verified by the publisher. ATTEST: Veterans B. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer VeteransVeterans of Appropriations (Emergency Management) in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk This newspaperMotion was carries approved public with the notices following and votes: is proudAll aye. to serve the Call Now!Call Now! C. Sherry Burke with Health Dept. came and gave update on COVID-19. On public inThursday this way. April 9th, 2020, the Eufaula Health Dept. will offer testing with prior Call Now! appointment from 9am until 1pm. 800-975-0056800-975-0056 Call Now! D. BOCCwww.oklahomanotices.com and Monica Smith, Jail Administrator, discussed COVID-19. 800-975-0056 for free access to public notices in Oklahoma newspapers 800-975-0056 LPXLP HalfHalf PricePrice HalfHalf Walk-inWalk-in Tubs Tubs PricePrice Walk-inWalk-in Tubs Tubs

Thursday, February 18, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B5 Love County 4-H team earns reserve champion title in skills competition

TRISHA GEDON OSU AG COMMUNICATIONS training. those categories feature able to practice in person, and the effort they put succeed. They deserve to STILLWATER – A “This team has com- 25. Categories include so it’s up to each of us to into the competition. be congratulated,” Steele team of Love County peted at district and state things such as window study,” she said. “If you “These girls have said. 4-H’ers demonstrated levels for a few years, so treatments, textiles, sew- want to succeed, you have worked so hard over Visit the Oklahoma their knowledge and they were well prepared ing notions, cooking to put the work in.” the years, and it’s excit- 4-H Youth Development earned a reserve cham- for this competition,” items, spices and other Steele said he’s proud ing for them and for our website to learn more pion title from the recent Steele said. “Due to CO- everyday household of the Love County team 4-H program to see them about 4-H. National FCS Skillathon. VID-19, they weren’t able items,” Kelley said. “The Taryn Blankenship, to practice together as nutrition class starts with Camdyn Cook, Keona a team, but we received a situation statement and Ellis and Graci King practice information the team puts items in earned their spot among from USU Extension, order from best to worst other teams nationwide and the girls were able to choices.” by winning the Oklaho- practice on their own.” 4-H’er Camdyn Cook ma Skillathon contest at Janna Kelly, Ponto- said she enjoys being part the virtual, statewide 4-H toc County OSU Exten- of the team because she Roundup last summer. sion director, serves as gets to learn new skills. Under normal circum- the Oklahoma super- “Skillathon is a great stances, the team would intendent for the FCS competition,” Cook said. have competed for the ti- Skillathon competitions, “I like the consumer tle at the Denver Western and said there are four judging part of the con- Roundup, but that event skills categories: test because I can tell was canceled due to pan- - Sewing and clothing. which foods are health- demic concerns. Instead, - Housing and interior ier by reading the label. Utah State University Ex- design. Being on the team has tension stepped in and - Food and cooking. helped me learn so much hosted the event online. - Nutrition judging and will help me in life.” Mike Steele, Oklaho- classes. Cook said she also has ma State University Ex- “When practicing, developed her leader- tension director in Love the first three categories ship and public speaking County, said his team’s have anywhere from 50 skills, as well as a stronger success is due to a good to 100 items the students sense of responsibility. work ethic and extensive must learn to identify. In “Because of the pan- the contest itself, each of demic, we haven’t been

COURTESY CAPTION: Love County 4-H’ers Graci King, Cam- ommendations were in place, won the reserve dyn Cook, Taryn Blankenship and Keona Ellis, champion title in the recent virtual national FCS pictured before COVID-19 social distancing rec- Skillathon competition.

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