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Vol. No. 33 Issue No. 25 viannews.com Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Two Vian Officers’ resignations accepted in town meeting

AMIE CATO-REMER ous month’s police report meeting (see related story prior meeting minutes be- EDITOR regarding citations and on this page). fore adjourning. The Vian Board of budget. The trustees voted to The Vian Board of Trustees voted to accept Megan Nichols ap- accept the agreement be- Trustees meets the third the resignations of two proached the board about tween the town and the Monday of every month Vian Police officers dur- promoting a Farmer’s Sequoyah County Board in the Council Chambers, ing their regular monthly Market downtown the of Commissioners, and which are located inside meeting on Jan. 19. first Saturday of every then approved both the the Vian Police Depart- Farmer’s Market Trustees reportedly ac- month The trustees firefighter, and sanitation, ment. Since Presidents Day cepted the resignations agreed to examine their street and parks report. falls on Feb. 15, the Febru- of both Justin Lewis and existing Resolution to see The board also voted ary monthly meeting has coming to Michael Gray before vot- if any changes need to to approve the treasurer’s been moved to Tuesday, downtown Vian ing to approve the previ- be made at next month’s and fuel reports, and all Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. First event to be held Bill would open Bigfoot Hunting Season on March 6 State Representative also hopes to secure at least AMIE CATO-REMER tend on having it the first EDITOR Saturday of each month af- Vian Mayor Dennis ter that,” Fletcher said. “We $25,000 as bounty for the first person to trap one Fletcher said Thursday may add a second time District 19 State Rep. Justin guage for his bill that specifies that a Farmer’s Market each month at a later date, Humphrey, R-Lane, last week only the trapping of Bigfoot. will open up in downtown if needed.” filed legislation that would es- He also hopes to secure at least Vian at the Anna Bell Wainwright said she is tablish a Bigfoot hunting sea- $25,000 that can be used as a Farmer Park on Saturday, in the process of trying to son. bounty for the first person to March 6, and Kailey Wain- connect with others who House Bill 1648 would direct trap the creature. wright will oversee it. might be interested in the Oklahoma Wildlife Conser- “A lot of people don’t believe “We already have a selling their goods at the vation Division to promulgate in Bigfoot, but a lot of people Resolution for a Farmer’s Farmer’s Market, and is rules establishing the annual do,” Humphrey said. “Just like Market downtown in the also reaching out through dates of the season and creating some people like to go deer park but it’s only for the Instagram and Facebook. any necessary specific hunting hunting, while some don’t.” east side,” Fletcher said. “I’d like to get a head licenses and fees. Humphrey said he’s filed “We are modifying it so count of how many we can “Tourism is one of the big- numerous pieces of legislation that we can hold the Farm- expect for the first one so gest attractions we have in my this year on more serious mat- er’s Market all along Main we can know about how House district,” Humphrey said. ters, such as censorship, pro- Street in front of the park, many are going to be there “Establishing an actual hunting tecting the beef industry and so they will have more and if we might need can- season and issuing licenses for others. But to him, tourism is room to display and dis- opies, depending on the people who want to hunt Big- just as important to his House tribute their goods.” weather,” Wainwright said. foot will just draw more people district for the amount of dol- Fletcher said the origi- “If anyone has any ques- to our already beautiful part of lars it draws. HB 1648 has the nal Resolution stated the tions or is interested in the state. It will be a great way potential to increase that pres- Farmer’s Market would signing up for the Farmer’s for people to enjoy our area and ence and the resulting dollars only be good for selling Market, they can reach out to have some fun.” to boost the local economy, he fresh fruit and vegetables, on the Farmer’s Market Humphrey said he doesn’t said. but they will now allow the page on Facebook or Ins- want people to actually kill Big- Humphrey said the town of ROGER PATTERSON | COURTESY selling of crafts and other tagram, or call me.” foot, so he will be working with Honobia, OK, already has an Arguably the most famous and influential Bigfoot homemade goods. Wainwright can be the state wildlife and tourism annual Bigfoot festival each footage is the 1967 film shot by Roger Patterson and “After March 6, we in- reached at 918-360-4385. departments to craft final lan- See BILL, page 3 Bob Gimlin in Northern California. Town of Gore to hold Municipal Vian man charged Election for two Ward Seats with intent Seats are currently held by Don Card and Joni Couch to distribute

AMIE CATO-REMER Jan. 11 during a special Both seats will be for a that Ward for which they AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR meeting, stating that the four-year term set to ex- have filed. EDITOR A non-partisan Mu- filing period will begin at pire in 2025. All candidates will be A Vian man has been nicipal Election for the 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. To be eligible for the placed on the ballot as charged with a felony Town of Gore has been 1 and close at 5 p.m. on election, each candidate independent candidates count of unlawful posses- scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb. 3, for must be a resident and and absentee ballots will sion of controlled drug April 6, where two Ward the two positions. registered voter within be provided in accor- (methamphetamine) seats will be up for grabs. The Ward 2 seat is cur- town limits for at least dance with State Law, with intent to distribute The Gore Board of rently held by Don Cart- six months prior to filing according to the Resolu- and a criminal misde- Trustees approved Reso- er and the Ward 4 seat by a declaration of candi- tion. meanor count of unlaw- lution 01-11-2021-1 on Joni Couch. dacy and must reside in ful possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in Marble City. We Asked Kids... Arland D. Rowell, 61, AMIE CATO-REMER was formally charged on Jan. 12 in Sequoyah Arland D. Rowell County District Court Josey Jones Ralyn Barnes and following a Jan. 20 fied as Sandy Taylor and Age 7, Vian Age 7, Vian arraignment, no other her passenger as Row- court dates have been ell. Taylor was asked to Why do you like being scheduled for him as of exit the vehicle and sit Why do you like being press time. in the deputy’s patrol a kid? Because you can a kid? Because I can play have fun and be young! On the evening of car while Stone checked with toys and I can play Jan. 4, Sequoyah County Taylor’s license, and both What advice would with my dogs. you give your parents? Sheriff’s Deputy Jason occupants for warrants What advice would Stone reported he was through dispatch. Mom, don’t forget your you give your parents? keys like yesterday. Dad observing traffic in Mar- Stone was able to verify Don’t put up my stuffed ble City when he noticed that the vehicle had been don’t forget your wallet animals or the dog’s cage! and ipad. a SUV with no working purchased over 30 days What do you think you headlight and a paper tag, ago and hadn’t been reg- What do you think you will be doing 10 years will be doing 10 years and made a traffic stop on istered. According to Tay- from now? I’ll be an art- the vehicle. lor she had been unable from now? Working at ist! McDonald’s! The driver was identi- See INTENT, page 3

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Robert J. Gavin Navena ‘Vee’ Hembree Troxel Vee loved to meet new people, and she made friends wherever she went. She was so special. April 22, 1934 – Jan. 18, 2021 Feb. 5, 1929 – Nov. 13, 2020 Vee is survived by her children: daughter Anita Dolan and husband Peter, daughter Patricia Moyle Vian – A funeral mass Gore – Our dear Navena and husband Gary, son Russell Troxel and wife Alice, for Robert J. Gavin, 86, “Vee” Hembree Troxel, daughter Kimberly Shomo and husband Ron, and her of Vian was held at 1 p.m. 91, passed away on Nov. daughter Kari. Also mourning are her sister Thelma on Fri., Jan. 22, 2021, at 13, 2020, with her loving “Teddie” Jackson and husband Claude, her brother St. Francis Xavier Catho- daughter Kimberly by Kenneth Hembree and wife Joanne and her brother lic Church in Sallisaw. her side. Vee, as she was James Donald Hembree and wife Sherry. Grandchil- Burial followed at Buff- known by everyone, was dren: Tracy Underwood and husband Shawn, Kevin ington Cemetery in Sal- born on Feb. 5, 1929, in Dolan and wife Pam, Heather Olivarez and husband lisaw under the direction Blackwell, Okla. to Jess Bucky, Jessica Ashby and husband Mark, Meghan of Agent Mallory Martin Enos Hembree, Sr. and Murphree and husband Thomas, Dana Seymour and Funeral Service, Inc. Cleo Almeda Merrill husband Don, Russell Troxel Jr. and wife Kelly, Dale Mr. Gavin was born on Hembree. Moyle, Stephanie Fenton, Avery Purdin, Ann Shomo April 22, 1934, in Elwood, Vee married the love and Alan Shomo. Great grandchildren: Trevor Under- Ind., to Ernest Gavin of her life Vester “Ves” wood, Andy Olivarez, Katie Underwood, Cody Oliva- and Dorothy Gavin and Orville Troxel on May rez, Mark Ashby Jr, Elena Dolan, Christopher Dolan passed away on Mon., 23, 1953, in Tucumcari, and Garrett Seymour. Jan. 18, 2021, in Sallisaw. NM. Together, they raised five beautiful children: four Vee is preceded in death by her parents, Jess Enos He married Marlene Ault on Nov. 25, 1954, in Hart- daughters and a son. Hembree Sr. and Cleo Almeda Merrill Hembree; her ford City, Ind. He was a farmer and a member of St. Vee and Ves spent their retirement years in their adoring husband, Vester Troxel; her brother, Jess Enos Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw. beautiful log home that Vee designed in Gore, Okla. Hembree Jr. and his wife Mary Ellen; her brother, Survivors include his wife, Marlene of the home; Together, they both were instrumental and spent Robert Hembree; her son-in-law, Thomas Purdin Jr.; daughter, Debbie Haraway of Vian; five sons, Tom countless hours in setting up and organizing the Rural and her grandson, Patrick Fenton. Gavin and Pam of Bandero, Texas, Michael Gavin and Volunteer Fire Department that still serves that area Ann of Henryetta, John Gavin and Trish of Wetumka, today. Dale Rumple of Kansas, Okla., and Bobby Bowman To say Vee was a talented seamstress or quilter does and Cherie of Decatur, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; 21 not do her justice. She was truly a gifted crafts-wom- Donald Allen Simons great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. an. She loved to share her gifts; her children, grand- He was preceded in death by his parents; three children and great grandchildren were all blessed to Sept. 5, 1952 - Jan. 12, 2021 great-grandchildren, Dalton Suter, Matthew Gavin have received one of her handmade quilts as well as Vian – and Sara Gavin; and one brother, Richard Gavin. many other handmade items throughout the years. Donald Allen Pallbearers were Chase Weger, Colt Gavin, Matt She also made the dresses for many of the weddings in Simons, 68, of Vian, was Casebolt, Kyle Bowman, Trevor Gavin, Buddy Suter, the family over the years. She had a true gift. born on Sept. 5, 1952, in Robert Henderson and Jeremiah Gavin. Family was everything to Vee. She loved reunions. Corpus Christie, Texas Summers revolved around them. She loved to tell to Robert L and Mary stories about her grandchildren, and to dote over (Howls) Simons and Vian’s General Election her “greats,” the great grandchildren. She was so well passed away on Tues., loved. Jan. 12, 2021, at his home. set for April The hobby she was perhaps most passionate about Mr. Simons worked as a restaurant chef and had A non-partisan Gen- Kenyatta Wright, and Jen- was genealogy. She was fascinated with proving her family’s participation in the historic events of our a strong Christian back- eral Election for the Town nifer Sissom serves as the ground. of Vian has been sched- current Town Clerk/Trea- country, and loved to share her connections with Mayflower passengers, Jamestown founders, Revolu- He is survived by his uled for Tuesday, April 6, surer. All three seats will companion, Luci Guerra where two Board of Trust- be for a four-year term set tionaries, and Constitution Signers. Her body of work traced numerous branches of her family back to the of the home; one brother, ee seats and the Town to expire in 2025. Bobbie Simons and wife Clerk/Treasurer position To qualify for the elec- 16th century. She loved to spend countless hours in will be up for grabs. tion, each candidate libraries. Hope of Van Buren, Ark.; one sister, Laura Mae Si- The town approved must be a resident and Vee referred to herself as a professional volunteer, mons of Beebe, Ark.; one son, Kristopher Simons and Resolution 2020-004, registered voter within but she truly saw her membership in community or- wife Anna of Vian; one daughter, Kari Harper and stating that the filing pe- town limits for at least six ganizations as her civic duty. She was a lifelong mem- husband Kelly of Vian; step brother, Merlin Plew of riod will begin at 8 a.m. months prior to filing a ber of The Daughters of the American Revolution. She Blackgum; and seven grandchildren. on Monday, Feb. 1 for the declaration of candidacy. proudly served on the local, state and national levels. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister- three positions. Absentee ballots will be She served as the DAR president in Oklahoma and in-law, Gladys Plew; and one aunt. The two Board of Trust- provided in accordance she started The Talking Leaves Chapter in Sequoyah Memorial services will be held at a later date. Ar- ee seats are currently held with State Law, according County, Okla. She was also a lifelong member of The rangements are under the direction of Forever Memo- by Dennis Fletcher and to the Resolution. Colonial Dames. She loved service-minded clubs. ries Funeral Services, Sallisaw.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 3 Obituaries | Area News

Aaron ‘A.R.’ Washington Bruce Elvis Dunn This Week at the Capitol Jan. 8, 1929 - Jan. 15, 2021 Jan. 21, 1950 – Jan. 20, 2021 State Rep. Randy Randleman Gore – Services for Aar- Sallisaw – Bruce Elvis (405) 557-7375 on “A.R.” Washington, 92, Dunn, 70, of Sallisaw, [email protected] of Gore, were held at 10 died on Wed., Jan. 20, a.m. on Fri., Jan. 22, 2021, 2021. He was born on Thursday, Jan. 21 was state. at Emmanuel Pentecostal Jan. 21, 1950, in Russell- the bill filing deadline I have already been Church in Braggs. Burial ville, Ark., to Elvis and for the 58th Legislature. working on a bill to ad- followed at South Bethel Wilma Dunn. Lawmakers have filed all dress this issue, and I filed in Braggs under the di- A memorial service of their bills that will be the bill this week. Cur- rection of Agent Mallory will be held at a later date. considered in the upcom- rently, the Dept. of Men- Martin Funeral Service, Arrangements are under ing legislative session, tal Health and Substance Inc. the direction of Forever which begins Feb. 1. Abuse Services has a rule Mr. Washington was Memories Funeral Ser- Many bills are already restricting the number born on Jan. 8, 1929, in vice. online and can be viewed of community mental Stringtown to John Wash- Survivors include his on the House website at health centers to only one ington and Ola (Davis) wife of 19 years, Robin www.okhouse.gov. Un- per service area. As a re- Washington Sourjohn Dunn; one daughter, Amber Dunn Lehrman; one son, der the “Legislation” tab, sult, residents of House and passed away on Fri., Scott Dunn; stepchildren, John and Robby Finell; two click on “Advanced Bill District 15 must travel to Jan. 15, 2021, in Tahlequah. He married Eula (War- sisters, Linda Fielder and Cleta Bartlett; five grand- Search.” From there, click McAlester to seek these seat) Washington on Nov. 17, 1950, in Gore. children; and other family members and friends. on “Current Status” and services, which is simply He was a machine operator at Fansteel, Inc. and was He was preceded in death by his parents; and one retrieve the legislation too far for many to travel. a member of White Chapel Church in Gore. brother, Terry Dunn. for either chamber or for My bill, House Bill Survivors include his wife, Eula of the home; two both. 1637, will remove this daughters, Angela Hendrix of Guthrie and Tammy There were 1,942 bills limitation to allow each Pack of Gore; two sons, Allen Washington of Pryor filed in the House, which service area in the state to and Stanley Washington of Muskogee; seven grand- Sheila Ann Cheney is higher than past years have more than just one children; 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Patricia Oct. 1, 1943 – Jan. 18, 2021 because so many bills mental health center and had to be dropped last stabilization unit for chil- Crum of Braggs, Joan Carr of Catoosa and Carolyn Sallisaw – Memorial Rickner of Blackwell; and several nieces, nephews, session due to COVID. dren and adults. services for Sheila Ann We’re hoping we can get I am continuing to cousins, other relatives and friends. Cheney, 77, of Sallisaw He was preceded in death by his parents; one a handle on the corona- work with other lawmak- were held at 10 a.m. on virus and be together as ers on several bills to ad- daughter, Billie Joyce Washington; four sisters, Ima, Mon., Jan. 25, 2021, at Brenda, Phyllis and Pauline; and two brothers, Billy a group at the Capitol to dress mental health issues Agent Mallory Martin make the best decisions and to increase mental and Stanley “Teen.” Chapel in Sallisaw under Pallbearers were his grandsons. for our districts. health services in eastern the direction of Agent In preparation for the Oklahoma. I joined 27 Mallory Martin Funeral upcoming session, the other legislators to an- Service, Inc. Appropriations & Bud- nounce the formation of Bob Starr Mrs. Cheney was get subcommittees are a bipartisan, bicameral born on Oct. 1, 1943, in Dec. 31, 1932 - Jan. 15, 2021 conducting hearings with legislative caucus to fo- Rockford, Ill., to Homer different state agencies cus on mental health. The Sallisaw – Graveside Benson and Wanda (Gi- who are presenting their caucus will work together services for Bob Starr, erwiatoski) Benson and budget requests. I serve to discuss bipartisan so- 88, of Sallisaw were held passed away on Mon., as the vice chair of the lutions to Oklahoma’s at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. Jan. 18, 2021, in Sallisaw. A&B Human Services mental health and addic- 20, 2021, at Sallisaw City She married Ron Cheney on Jan. 17, 1970, in Rock- Subcommittee, which tion crisis. Cemetery under the di- ford and he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2019. She heard from various en- As a licensed psy- rection of Agent Mallory enjoyed attending church services and was a member tities within the Okla- chologist, I look forward Martin Funeral Service, of First Missionary Baptist Church in Sallisaw. homa Dept. of Human to helping lead the way Inc. Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Norman Services, including the in the Legislature to im- Mr. Starr was born and Lee of Mesa, Ariz., and Tammy Cary and Mike Commission on Children prove the mental health on Dec. 31, 1932, in of Darien, Wis.; two sons, James Cheney and Cassan- and Youth, the Office of of all Oklahomans. I am Waldron, Ark. to Audie dra of Spiro, and Keith Cheney and Janie of Sallisaw; Disability Concerns, the excited to work with the Austin Starr and Evelyn several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and Dept. of Rehabilitation members of the caucus (Smith) Starr and passed several other relatives and friends. Services, and the Office and other lawmakers away on Fri., Jan. 15, She was also preceded in death by her parents; and of Juvenile Affairs. from both the House and 2021, in Sallisaw. He mar- one son, Randy Cox. During their presenta- Senate who share this in- ried Patsy (Rice) Starr on tion, the Office of Juve- terest. Aug. 31, 1957, in Poteau. nile Affairs indicated that The pandemic has if there were more mental deeply affected many He was a veteran of the U.S.Navy, owner of Star Seigal Edward Rogers Furniture Manufacturing Company and was of the health services provid- Oklahomans’ mental Baptist faith. Oct. 1, 1930 - Jan. 14, 2021 ed to adolescents, there health. We’ve already Survivors include his wife, Patsy of the home; two would be fewer youth seen an uptick in depres- daughters, Reecia Goodwin of Sallisaw and Regina Fort Smith, Ark. – Services breaking the law and go- sion, anxiety and suicides Southerland and Robert of Bokoshe; one son, Robert for Seigal Edward Rog- ing through the Office of among many people, and Starr and Marilyn of Sallisaw; 12 grandchildren; 32 ers, 90, of Fort Smith, Juvenile Affairs system. these issues will likely great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; Ark. were held at 9 a.m. They recommended that continue to increase even four sisters, Glenda Pope of Waldron, Ark., Emma on Mon., Jan. 18, 2021, more services be made after we get control of the Lou Green of Gravette, Ark., Wanda Langston of at Agent Mallory Martin available throughout the pandemic. Greenwood, Ark. and Shirley Bryant of Pocola; one Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial sister-in-law, Judy Starr of Waldron, Ark.; and other followed at 10 a.m. at U.S. relatives and friends. National Cemetery in As Rowell was exit- He was preceded in death by his parents; two broth- Fort Smith, Ark. under INTENT ing the vehicle for the ers, Billy Don Starr and Elzie “Biggin” Starr; and one the direction of Agent from page 1 search, Stone reportedly son-in-law, Paul Goodwin. Mallory Martin Funeral saw a hypodermic needle Pallbearers were Ben Hogan, Nick Starr, Michael Service, Inc. to register it because they full of a clear liquid with Lee, Kevin Horn, Chase Quickel and Conner James. Mr. Rogers was born had been closed. the plunger of the needle Honorary pallbearers were Robert Southerland, on Oct. 1, 1930, in Gans Stone noted in the af- pulled back, and then de- Fisher Lee, Isaac O’Neal, Isaiah O’Neal and Frank to Ollie Eugene Rogers fidavit that Taylor’s pupils tained Rowell. The sub- Sumpter. and Beulah (Stimson) were extremely large, she stance reportedly tested Rogers and passed away on Thurs., Jan. 14, 2021, in was avoiding eye con- positive for methamphet- Sallisaw. He married JoAnn (Dowling) Rogers on July tact, her right leg was amine and both subjects Annual Azalea Pageant is March 20 8, 1969, in Eufaula. bouncing up and down denied that the substance He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired educa- uncontrollably, and he belonged to either of The 37th annual Aza- to 18 years of age. tor at Spradling Elementary School in Fort Smith and could hear her grinding them. They were then lea Pageant will be held on For entry forms and of the Baptist faith. her teeth while they were both arrested for being in Saturday, March 20, at the info, call Debbie Morgan Survivors include his wife, JoAnn of the home; one talking. possession of a controlled Roxy Theater in Muskogee. at 918-360-6886, debbiem- son, Brian Rogers of Fort Smith; step-daughter, Jan- When the deputy dangerous substance and The pageant is held to kick [email protected], or ice Jaco and Clint of Fayetteville, Ark.; seven grand- asked about their travel possession of parapher- off the Azalea Festival and Debbie Warren Morgan on children; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Diane plans, Taylor said they nalia. is open to girls from birth facebook. Robertson and Shelba McClure both of Sallisaw; three went to see a friend but A wrecker was called to brothers, Buddy Rogers of Sallisaw, Billy Rogers of didn’t provide a name. the scene and Taylor and Muldrow and Stimson Rogers of Sallisaw; and numer- When she was asked how Rowell were transported ous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. she knew Rowell, she said to the Sequoyah County He was preceded in death by his parents; three they’d met about a year Detention Center. sisters, Wynona Wright, Mayme Rogers and Wanda ago but was reportedly While walking into (USPS No. 0003508) Rogers; and one brother, Jimmy Dale Rogers, Sr. reluctant in giving the in- the jail, Stone reportedly Pallbearers were Tyler Rogers, Trevor Rogers, Jim- formation. noticed Rowell reaching ESTABLISHED AUGUST 20, 1987 into the rear of his pants Published weekly at my Dale Rogers, Darrel Rogers, David Lee Wright and Stone noted he be- 603 West Schley - Hwy 64 West - Vian, OK 74962 John Mays. lieved there was criminal and pulling out a large Office Hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday activity involved and that clear plastic bag and toss- PH: 918.773.8000 Fax: 918.773.8745 ing it to the ground. Stone e-mail: [email protected] Taylor appeared to be un- ticipated in the hunt,” der the influence of some recovered the bag where THE VIAN TENKILLER NEWS Humphrey said. “Again, type of narcotic based on he found three other clear an independent weekly community newspaper published by BILL plastic zip bags containing Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. from page 1 the overall goal is to get her appearance and ac- Copyright 2021 Cookson Hills Publishers Inc. - All rights reserved people to our area to en- tions. a hard crystal substance ______joy the natural beauty Dispatch confirmed that tested positive to the October, so the hunting presence of methamphet- Amie Remer Gina Cato season ideally would co- and to have a great time, the two were clear of any Editor Graphic Design amine. Jeff Mayo incide with that. and if they find Bigfoot warrants and Taylor’s Lea Lessley Publisher Beth Mayo while they’re at it, well drivers license was valid. Felony unlawful pos- Sports Editor Business Manager “Having a license and session of controlled drug a tag would give people hey, that’s just an even Taylor was then cited for bigger prize.” failure to register vehicle with intent to distribute is a way to prove they par- punishable by a term of Annual Subscription Rate and as she was leaving $22 in Sequoyah County • $33 outside Sequoyah County the deputy’s patrol unit imprisonment in the cus- tody of the Department of The Vian Tenkiller News welcomes your letters.We ask that he asked if he could speak Periodical Postage Paid MEMBER Corrections for not more at Vian, OK 74962 National they be: Written legibly, with your signature and telephone with her further and she Periodicals Permit Issued Newspaper number, free of libelous statements, in good taste, under 500 than 5 years and a fine of Under USPS 0003508 Association words and that they cover issues of public interest. agreed to do so. 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Page 4 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Religious Bare vs. Bear

John 1:15 “John bare witness of him, of Jesus the Christ. He spoke to Israel about the com- verse. and cried, saying, This was he of whom ing Christ and encouraged them to repent to be ready It cannot be read like a novel. It must be studied I spake, He that cometh after me is pre- for His arrival. because although all the Bible is written for us, it is not ferred before me: for he was before me.” If we used bear we would need to go all the way all written to us. 2Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself This is a study on the different uses down the list of meanings until we reach number 15, approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be of the word bare and bear. Almost ev- which states: To show or exhibit; to relate; as, to bear ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. “ Pastor ery new text tries to change the word testimony or witness. This seems to imply utterance, Most of the Old Testament is written so that we Michael Martin bare to the word bear. They think it like the Latin fero, to relate or utter. might learn from Israel’s mistakes. They had peaks makes more sense in the context of the True, it meaning is similar, but why change the and valleys. They served God then they fell into idol Vian sentence. They are wrong. scriptures when it is right to begin with? Do the schol- worship. God blessed them when they served Him Baptist There are less applications to the ars of today think they are better at Latin and Greek and terrible things happened when they served idols. Church word bare (8) than there is for bear than those who spoke it? Do they think they are better Those who do not learn from history are doomed to (20). Bear has 20 different yet related translators than the men of the 1600’s that all had clas- repeat it. meanings. One of those meanings lives sical educations? The New Testament is written to us instead of for us down the hill from me and comes to visit far too regu- There are pretty straight forward admonitions to learn from. It defines what Christianity is. It tells of larly. about changing the Word of God. Revelation 22:18-19 the New Birth. (John 3:7) It tells of how to be saved. This one is a black bear and it raids our trash cans, is pretty clear about tampering with the Word of God. (Ephesians 2:8-9) It reminds of us our Christian duty which we now have to keep in the garage. It eats the BUT, they claim, I am just making it more read- to others. Romans 13:9 “For this, Thou shalt not com- cat food if we leave the bowl out at night. It also de- able! Friend, you don’t need to have the Bible changed mit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, cided it wanted a bag of flea and tick pellets I had on to make it more readable, what you need is the Holy Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; the front porch. I was going to spread them to see if I Spirit living in you to help you understand it. John and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly could knock down our tick population this year. My 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love wife saw him carrying off the 5 lb bag as if he was Yogi whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach thy neighbour as thyself.” Bear from Jellystone Park. Maybe he thought we had you all things, and bring all things to your remem- If you have trouble reading and understanding the packed a lunch for him, I don’t know. brance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” Bible, come let us help you understand it. If you need The term bare is the right word for this application When you read the Bible you are reading the Words a Bible to study, come visit on a Sunday morning and of scripture. It means: Laid open to view; detected; no specifically given to us for specific reasons. When we I’ll give you one. We just want to help you find the longer concealed. John the Baptist was the forerunner change the words we lose the deeper meaning of the truth.

Spirit Led Christian – Let’s Praise As children of God we the church He puts us belly. God created He him. have a Father who loves in, then He will be able Children of God can Man is a spirit being, the Lord Our God us and to instruct us and teach expect to be led by the he is made in the like- wants to us how to be led by His spirit of God. ness of God. Jesus said be very spirit. All these verses tell us that God is a spirit (John Christian—Let’s Praise ren, having boldness to much a Many don’t understand that God will guide us 4:24) so man must be a “Oh come, let us sing to the enter the Holiest by the part of that when they accepted through our spirits. If spirit. Man is a spirit, he Lord! Let us shout joyfully blood of Jesus” (Heb. to the Rock 10:19-25). Praise Him! our daily Jesus, God became their we’re honest, we will ad- has a soul and he lives in Why Praise Him? lives. Father and He has a won- mit that when we’ve got- a physical body (I Thess. of our salva- tion. Let us “For the Lord is the Psalms derful purpose for them, ten into trouble is when 5:23). great God, And the great 32:8-9 I so they won’t come near we sought guidance other When the physical come before Pastor His presence King above all gods. In His Kenneth Byrd will in- Him and let Him teach than through the way body of a man is dead hand are the deep places of s t r u c t them, and instruct them God said He would guide and in the grave, the with thanks- giving; Let us the earth; The heights of Round thee and where they should go and us, and that is by our spir- spirit lives on. That part Shirley R. Watts shout joyfully the hills are His also. The Mountain teach thee what He has for them to it. of man is eternal. Spirits sea is His, for He made it; in the way do. The Bible doesn’t say can never die and man is to Him with Community psalms” (Ps. 95:1-2). And His hands formed the Church w h i c h When we allow God to that man’s body or his a spirit. Let’s Sing dry land” (95:3-5). thou shalt lead us and follow Him, mind are the lamp of the In Philippians 1:23-24 To God be the glory great He is Creator. “He is go, I will guide thee with then His grace will be Lord. It says His spirit is Paul is speaking of physi- things He has done the image of the invisible my eye. Be not as the there to help us in what- the lamp of the Lord and cal death. 23. For I am in So loved He the world God, the firstborn over all horse, or as the mule, ever we face. what that is saying is that a strait betwixt two, hav- that He gave us His son creation. For by Him all which have no under- One of the most im- God will use our spirits ing a desire to depart and Who yielded His life an things were created that standing: whose mouth portant things we can to guide us or enlighten to be with Christ which is atonement for sin are in heaven and that are must be held in with bit learn in our Christian us, not our bodies or our far better. 24. Never the And opened the life gate on earth, visible and invisi- and bridle, lest they come walk is how to be led by minds. less to abide in the flesh is that all may go in ble, All things were created near unto thee. the spirit of God – the Before we can under- more needful for you. Praise the Lord, praise through Him and for Him. If we are going to be safest place to be is where stand how God will lead Paul is going to live the Lord let the earth hear And He is before all things, in the will of God for our God leads us. us and guide us through whether in the body or His voice and in Him all things con- lives we must let Him Romans 8:14 For as our spirits, we need to out of the body he is still Praise the Lord, praise sist” (Col. 1:15-18). teach us and instruct us many asChurch are led by the understandDirectory the nature going to live. If he abides, the Lord let the people re- We praise Him be- as to where He wants spirit of God, they are the of man. We must under- or lives in the flesh he can joice cause… “The Lord is my us to go – that’s the best sons of God. stand that man is a spirit, teach the church at Phil- Come to the Father rock and my fortress and place in the world to be, Romans 8:16 The spirit he has a soul and he lives lipps and be a blessing through Jesus the Son my deliverer; My God, my where He wants us to be. itself beareth witness with in a body. to them. That would be Give Him the glory great strength, in whom I will Notice in our text that our spirit, that we are the Genesis 1:26-27 And more needful for them. things He has done trust; My shield and the for Him to be a part of children of God. God said, let us make It would be far better for How do we praise horn of my salvation, my our daily lives, we must Proverbs 20:27 The man in our image, after Paul himself however Him? We sing, shout, and stronghold” (Ps.18:2). God come near Him, spend spirit of man is the candle our likeness – so God to depart and be with give thanks to Him, all is our strength, stability, time with Him, in His of the Lord, searching all created man in His own See PASTOR BYRD, page 5 with joyful hearts. stronghold and protection. word, His presence, in the inward parts of the image, in the image of As we come together, Praise Him! He is so wor- let us praise Him. We are thy of our praise! He pro- together in spirit even tects us! Praise Him! ChurCh DireCtory when we are in different We praise Him because places. Christians around He is the One and Only Blackgum Christian First Baptist Church Landmark Vian First Free Will the world can praise Him Great, Living God, and He Union Church of Gore Missionary Baptist Baptist Church together. God will hear is above all the stone and Pastor Garry Brown the beautiful sound of His wooden idols people call Rev. Reggie Kelley, D. 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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 5 Religious | Area News Wickedness: This World is Evil

Jesus Christ wants everyone to come ceitful above all things, and desperately in him: but I will maintain mine own pitiation through faith in his blood, to to Him! He wants to save you from the wicked: who can know it? 10I the Lord ways before him. Trust God with all declare his righteousness for the remis- wickedness that surrounds you/me/ search the heart, I try the reins, even to your heart without doubting! You/me/ sion of sins that are past, through the us! I know I must sound like a broken give every man according to his ways, we cannot save ourselves! We must ask forbearance of God; 26To declare, I say, record! Jesus Christ wants to save you and according to the fruit of his doings. Jesus Christ into our lives! at this time his righteousness: that he from yourself! We’re wicked more than we can un- Ephesians 2:7-9 7That in the ages to might be just, and the justifier of him He loves you and derstand! This world is evil! come he might shew the exceeding which believeth in Jesus. Give God The Christian me beyond the Job 9:24 The earth is given into the riches of his grace in his kindness to- the glory to the highest! There is none bounds of this hand of the wicked: he covereth the fac- ward us through Christ Jesus. 8For by good—no not one! Union Station world! es of the judges thereof; if not, where, grace are ye saved through faith; and Romans 3:10-18 10As it is written, M a t t h e w and who is he? Does this sound famil- that not of yourselves: it is the gift of There is none righteous, no, not one: Pastor Reggie Kelley, 27 9 Blackgum Christian 11:27-30 All iar? God: Not of works, lest any man should 11There is none that understandeth, 6 Union Church things are deliv- I Peter 5:6-9 Humble yourselves boast. Confess your sins to Jesus Christ there is none that seeketh after God. ered unto me of therefore under the mighty hand of for all have sinned and fallen short of 12They are all gone out of the way, they my Father: and God, that he may exalt you in due time: His glory! are together become unprofitable; there no man knoweth the Son, but the Fa- 7Casting all your care upon him; for I John 1:8-10 8If we say that we have 8 is none that doeth good, no, not one. ther; neither knoweth any man the Fa- he careth for you. Be sober, be vigi- no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the 13 ther, save the Son, and he to whomso- lant; because your adversary the devil, truth is not in us. 9If we confess our Their throat is an open sepulchre; with ever the Son will reveal him. 28Come as a roaring lion, walketh about, seek- sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us their tongues they have used deceit; unto me, all ye that labour and are ing whom he may devour: 9Whom re- our sins, and to cleanse us from all un- the poison of asps is under their lips: heavy laden, and I will give you rest. sist stedfast in the faith, knowing that righteousness. 10If we say that we have 14Whose mouth is full of cursing and 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of the same afflictions are accomplished not sinned, we make him a liar, and his bitterness: 15Their feet are swift to shed me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: in your brethren that are in the world. word is not in us. blood: 16Destruction and misery are in and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Resist the world in the name of Christ! Romans 3:23-26 23For all have sinned, their ways: 17And the way of peace have 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is In the name of Jesus Christ, the Devil and come short of the glory of God; they not known: 18There is no fear of 24 light. Mankind’s heart is wicked beyond will flee! Being justified by his grace through God before their eyes. imagination! Look to the Lord in all things! Job the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 9 25 Please come to church. Just come as Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is de- 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust Whom God hath set forth to be a pro- you are. God bless!

Commissioners approve, State, County Election Boards release improve audit findings registration numbers The Oklahoma State Election Board now has 15,734 registered voters. LYNN MCCULLEY released its annual voter registration Oklahoma’s registered voters: SPECIAL TO THE NEWS from the tribes, there will ty Court House. be questions about large They also approved to statistics this week showing 2,272,252 JANUARY 15, 2021 During last Mon- Oklahomans are registered to vote. DEMOCRATS 748,222…32.9 percent day’s meeting, Sequoyah deposits and we’re pro- open and award a bid to hibited from drawing in- purchase a backhoe for Oklahoma’s official voter registration REPUBLICANS 1,138,947..50.1 percent County Board of Com- statistics are counted every year on Jan. LIBERTARIANS 15,734…....0.7 percent missioners approved to terest on funds over $500 Dist. 1 in the amount of so the monies have to be $49,825. 15. INDEPENDENTS 369,349....6.3 percent acknowledge the “minor” Sequoyah County Election Board TOTAL 2,272,252 findings from the 2018 sent to ODOT and sent Also approved were pretty quickly,” Rogers three resolutions to dis- Secretary Cindy Osborn also released The State Election Board also re- and 2019 audits and to the Sequoyah County figures recorded minds voters that the next election will provide requested docu- said. pose furniture from the Rogers said the reason Sequoyah County Elec- as of December 2020. be the Feb. 9 Board of Education Prima- ments to the Oklahoma In Sequoyah County, there were ry Election and Special Elections, which State Auditor and Inspec- why the state is just now tion Board with some completing the 2018-19 items given to the Se- 23,252 total registered voters in the includes the race for State Senator Dis- tor’s office to complete county. Broken down, there are 10,724 trict 22. Forty-nine counties have elec- their report. audits is partly due to the quoyah County Court coronavirus pandemic. Clerk’s office. registered Republicans; 9,539 registered tions in February. The final day to regis- According to the agen- Democrats; 12,889 registered Indepen- ter for that election was Jan. 15. da item, commission- “It’s slowed a lot of The commissioners things down,” he said. also approved a reim- dents; and 100 registered Libertarians. For future reference, party affiliation ers approved to provide According to Oklahoma State Elec- and address changes made within the documents for manage- “The state will also con- bursement of $230,530.72 duct two consecutive to Cookson Hills Electric tion Board Secretary Paul Ziriax, the same county can be made online using ment representation and largest number of Oklahoma’s voters are the OK Voter Portal. New Voter Regis- communication to those years of audit if they in aiding construction choose to. They just show on the Dwight Mission Republicans, who make up 50.1 percent tration Applications are available on the charged with governance; of registered voters. Democrats are the State Election Board website, at your and also “management up and we’re perfectly Road project, and a ser- fine with that. We want to vice agreement by and second-largest party with 32.9 percent County Election Board, most tag agen- acknowledgement of of registered voters. cies, post offices, and libraries. finding and reportable know if we need to make between Precision Drug any changes anywhere,” Screening for all three Independents, or voters not affiliated For more information on voter reg- findings.” with a party, make up 16.3 percent of istration OR to view or compare voter “Basically we had to go Rogers said. districts. “These were a few They also approved to Oklahoma voters. The Libertarian Par- registration statistics since 1960, visit back and acknowledge ty, which gained recognition in 2016, our website at oklahoma.gov/elections. we had seen the results findings but nothing purchase two 2021 Chev- and to approve the results bad. In the past 10 years rolet Tahoe four-wheel and then take care of the that I know of, Sequoyah drives on state contract findings,” Jim Rogers, County has always re- for the Sequoyah Coun- Vizavance to screen Vian Elementary Students in February chairman of the board of ceived good audits and ty Sheriff’s Office in the Sequoyah County Com- we’re glad about that,” he amount of $39,961.20 Vizavance, formerly will have their screenings vice Plan benefits provided missioners said. “They said. each. Prevent Blindness Okla- on Feb. 11. Virtual students by Vizavance, formerly weren’t bad. Just some Rogers said the com- They approved to pur- homa, is the only non- will need to schedule their PBO, or through their Vi- minor issues. Basically, it pleted audit will be post- chase one Caterpillar ex- profit agency in Oklahoma times by contacting the el- sion Quest assistance pro- was a pretty good audit.” ed online once the state cavator through a state dedicated exclusively to ementary office at 918-773- gram. Rogers said those is- completes their part. wide contract for District advancing children’s edu- 5798, ext. 112. Replacement glasses can sues involved such things In other related busi- 2 at a cost of $91,340.50. cation through better vi- Each year over 35,000 be received through the as making sure there are ness, the commissioners They also approved sion and eye health and children are referred with Changing Life Through more people involved in approved a “Turn Over an agreement by and safety. Through their Chil- possible vision problems Lenses program. Infants checks and balances by Audit” for the Sequoyah between USDA-APHIS dren’s Vision Screening for a comprehensive eye 0 -1 yr. old may receive a requiring several signa- County Court Clerk Wildlife Services and Se- Program, and a 35-year exam with their local op- free exam through the In- tures for any purchases “which is normally done quoyah County Board of partnership with the Okla- tometrist or ophthalmolo- fantSee program provided made to keep the county anytime there’s a change Commissioners which homa Masons, free vision gist. Vizavance strives to by local optometrists. For finances accountable. of elected officers for that helps with problems from screening will be provided educate the public on the information go to www. Also a few questions per- particular office,” Rogers wild hogs, beavers and at Vian Elementary School importance of eye screen- infantsee.org. taining to transferring said. pigeons, commissioners on Feb. 4 and 11, 2021. ings. For more information tribal road monies to the Under old business, the agreed. Students in the Gold Many children in Okla- on your child’s eyesight Oklahoma State Depart- commissioners approved Under new business, group will have their screen- homa can receive free ex- contact Melanie Gamble at ment of Transportation. a service agreement be- the commissioners ap- ings on Feb. 4, while stu- ams and glasses through Vizavance, 405-848-7123 “Anytime you handle tween Pennacle Telecom, proved two transfers of dents in the Purple group SoonerCare, Vision Ser- ext. 102. a large amount of money a business phone and in- appropriations from Dis- such as monies provided ternet service company, tricts 1 and 2 (Capital and the Sequoyah Coun- Outlay.) VIAN NURSING to various road projects & REHAB 305 N Thornton, Vian • 918-773-5258 PASTOR BYRD Presents Alison Farris Schuyler Montgomery Administrator Owner from page 4 inward man, who lives The outward man isn’t AN ABUNDANCE OF GRIEF Christ. 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VIAN WRESTLING Rodgers, Partain Win Weight Classes at Paul Post Classic Murchison Places Second in 220-Pound Division

CHRIS DAY Marlow won the tour- first four opponents — pins over Brody Harbour In the third-place bout, Christian, 10.5, 16, Bro- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS nament with 201 points. Ethan Rose, Metro Chris- of Perry, Ty Schlessman Adarren Breuil of Grove ken Bow, 0.5. Vian crowned two Wagoner finished second tian; Harley Stringer, Per- of Grove and Noah Flores pinned Shielke at the 3:11 Vian Results champions and one with 165 points. Host Sal- ry; Tucker Collinsworth, of Sallisaw. mark. 113 wrestler finished second lisaw finished ninth with Pryor; and Jayden Mathis, Partain’s longest match Vian’s Connor Fly- Round 1: Braylen Rod- to help the Wolverines’ 68 points. Pryor. came in Round 2 when nn placed sixth at 128 gers, Vian, pin Ethan wrestling team finish in Vian’s Braylen Rodg- Rodgers scored a 5-0 he faced Harbour. He pounds. Joe Crowder fin- Rose, Metro Christian, eighth-place of the Paul ers won the 113-pound decision over Gehrig needed 3:30 to pin Har- ished 13th at 148 pounds 1:52 Post Classic at Sallisaw weight division on Fri- Fuhr of Marlow in the bour. Partain needed just and Lane Jamison placed Round 2: Rodgers, High School. day. Rodgers pinned his championship match. 50 seconds to pin Sch- eighth at 195 pounds. Vian, pin Harley Stringer, The 145 pound and lessman. Team Scores Perry, 1:12 under weight classes In the 220-pound 1, Marlow, 201; 2, Round 3: Rodgers, wrestled Friday, while the weight class, Dil’n Mur- Wagoner, 165; 3, Pryor, Vian, pin Tucker, Collin- 152 pound and higher chison reached the first- 139; 4, Coweta, 137.5; 5, sworth, Pryor, 1:05 weights wrestled Satur- place bout with pins over Grove, 123.5; 6, Cascia Championship Brack- day because of the CO- Jack Michalcik, Metro Hall, 115.5, 7, Vian, 92; et: Rodgers, Vian, pin VID-19 pandemic. Christian; Caleb Cowan, 8, Perry, 83; 9, Sallisaw, Jayden Mathis, Pryor, The 113-pound title Sallisaw; and Jimmy Phil- 68; 10, Fort Gibson, 55; 0:45 felt good, Rodgers said. lips, Grove. In the first 11, Poteau, 51; 12, Mor- First-place match: “It took a lot of hard match in the champion- ris, 45; 13, Warner, 44; work. We are in the gym ship bracket, Murchison 14, Prague, 14; 15, Metro See WRESTLING, page 7 every single day and we recorded a 7-4 decision go to the gym every sin- over Logan Cole of Wag- gle night to get where we oner to reach the champi- need to be,” Rodgers said. onship bout. Fuhr was a tough op- In the first-place ponent in the finals bout, match, Caden Felts of Rodgers said. Pryor pinned Murchi- “I think it was a good son with 3:33 left in the match,” Rodgers said. “He match. Murchison fin- is a tough competitor.” ished in second place. Vian’s Cruz Partain Christian Shielke of won the 195-pound Vian finished in fourth Paul Post Classic cham- place at 120 pounds. pion medal on Saturday. Shielke won his first two Partain pinned Carson matches after receiving a CHRIS DAY | COURTESY Moore of Marlow with first-round bye. Pryor’s CHRIS DAY | COURTESY Vian’s Braylen Rodgers tries to foil a takedown attempt in the 2:42 gone in the bout. Tanner Cousatte pinned Vian wrestler Cruz Partain works to turn Carson Moore of Mar- championship match against Gehrig Fuhr of Marlow on Friday at Partain pinned all of his Shielke in the first cham- low in Saturday’s 195-pound championship match at the Paul Post the Paul Post Classic. Rodgers scored a 5-0 decision against Fuhr foes Saturday. He had pionship bracket match. Classic in Sallisaw. Partain won the 195-pound crown by pinning to win the championship medal. Moore in the first period of the match.

VIAN GIRLS BASKETBALL Lady Wolverines Finish Third at Checotah Tourney LEA LESSLEY cust scored four points and Carlton (3 apiece) each scored two points second stanza. Mariah offensively and Green- SPORTS EDITOR apiece in the second and Maci Smith (2). for Vian in the first. Jenkins (9 points), Car- lee Wells registered four The Class 3A Vian stanza to help the Lady Locust had 11 re- The Lady Bulldogs men Fields (8), Wight (4) points for the Lady Wol- High School girls’ basket- Wolverines add 11 points bounds, four assists and added 19 points (25-6) and Cailey Grinstead (3) ball team finished third in (13-2) to their advantage. four steals in the game, to their advantage in the led the way for Muldrow See VHS GIRLS, page 8 the Checotah Crossroads Vian led 24-10 at the half. Greenlee Wells regis- Classic by defeating 4A In the third frame tered four rebounds, two Wagoner 52-29 on Satur- Maisie Wells (6 points) assists and five steals, day afternoon inside the knocked down two Smith recorded four re- Checotah Event Center. 3-pointers, Greenlee bounds and two steals, The Lady Wolverines Wells (5) made her third Maisie Wells came off the lost 57-41 to 4A No. 19 trey of the contest and bench and hit two treys Muldrow in a semifinal Kahleisha Wright added and made two steals and contest on Friday after a pair of 2-point field Carlton collected two re- opening tournament play goals for the Lady Wol- bounds and two steals. on Thursday with a 51-41 verines. Vian went to the Muldrow Girls 57, Vian 41 win over 4A Checotah. fourth leading 41-18 after (Semifinals) Vian Girls 52, Wagoner Class 4A No. 20 Muld- 29 (Third-Place Game) outscoring the Lady Bull- dogs 17-8. row (8-3 overall) ad- The Lady Wolverines vanced to the Checotah (5-5 overall) outscored Each team scored 11 points in the final period Crossroads Classic title the Lady Bulldogs (4-8) game on Friday after- a combined 30-10 in the and Greenlee Wells (4 points) and Harlee Carl- noon inside the Checo- middle two periods on tah Event Center with Saturday as Vian beat ton (3) were Vian’s top scorers. the win over the 3A Lady Wagoner in the third- Wolverines (4-5). place game of the Checo- Greenlee Wells was the game’s leading scorer In the low-scoring first tah Crossroads Classic. quarter Kennedi Wight In the first quarter with 20 points and also registering points for hit a 3-pointer and to- Greenlee Wells hit a pair taled five points to help of 3-pointers and totaled Vian were Locust (8), the Lady Bulldogs take a SUBMITTED seven points as Vian took Wright and Maisie Wells (6 each), Isabella Gar- 6-4 lead. Tayden Locust The Vian High School girls’ basketball team shows off its third-place plaque after beating Wagoner an 11-8 lead. and Isabella Garrison 52-29 in the Checotah Crossroads Classic on Saturday. Wells and Tayden Lo- rison (4), Kacie Gibbins

VIAN BOYS BASKETBALL Wolverines Fall to Bridge Creek in Consolation Final

LEA LESSLEY riod but the Bobcats (7- an’s points. Bridge Creek final eight minutes. SPORTS EDITOR 5) outscored Vian in the led 18-17 at the half. Scoring for the Wol- The Vian High School next three quarters to win The Bobcats added verines in the contest boys’ basketball team fell the consolation title at five points (12-7) to their were Ramos and Lackey 43-32 to Bridge Creek in the Checotah Crossroads advantage in the third (8 points apiece), Mays the consolation final of Classic. quarter as Ojeda made (4), Porter and Grass (3 the Checotah Crossroads In the first stanza Di- a pair of 3-pointers and each) and Glass, Justice Classic on Saturday after- ego Ramos hit a 3-pointer Korstjens totaled five Retzloff and K’Den Rich- noon. and totaled seven points points. Joe Glass, Lackey ardson (2 apiece). The Wolverines de- and Xavin Lackey added and Yonsi Grass regis- Ojeda was the game’s feated Stigler 32-29 in three points as the Wol- tered two points apiece leading scorer with 16 overtime on Friday in verines went in front by for the Wolverines, who points and also recording a consolation semifinal six points. Caden Russell went to the fourth trail- points for Bridge Creek game and Vian lost 48-39 and Jacob Ojeda record- ing 30-24. were Korstjens (13), Rus- to Muldrow in its tourna- ed four points apiece for Ojeda went 6-for- sell (9), Dylan Hill (3) ment opener on Thurs- the Bobcats. 6 at the foul line and and Phillip Gingerich (2). day. Bridge Creek erased Korstjens added five Vian Boys 32, Bridge Creek Boys 43, Stigler 29, OT Vian 32 the deficit in the sec- points as Bridge Creek (Consolation Final) ond period by outscor- increased it lead by five (Consolation Semifinals) ing Vian 10-3. Gunner (13-8) in the final frame. The Wolverines (4-5 The Wolverines (4-6 overall) outscored the LEA LESSLEY | NEWS overall) led 14-8 at the Korstjens led the Bob- DeSean Mays (4 points) Vian’s Joe Glass drives past Muldrow’s Fisher Qualls during Thurs- end of the opening pe- cats with four points and and Eric Porter (3) were day’s first-round game of the Checotah Crossroads Classic as Diego Lackey scored all of Vi- Vian’s top scorers in the See VHS BOYS, page 8 Ramos looks on. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolverines 48-39.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 VIAN Tenkiller NEWS Page 7 Sports

GORE BASKETBALL VIAN BASKETBALL Gore Splits Home Games against Gans Thursday Vian Takes Two at Haskell Lady Pirates Win, Pirates Fall in Overtime

LEA LESSLEY LEA LESSLEY Kara Brimm also totaled Gore were Springer (15 the visitors 16-11 in the SPORTS EDITOR scoring for Vian were Lo- SPORTS EDITOR cust (18 points), Green- three points in the pe- points), Sheffield (12), third frame. Cooper (6 Vian’s high school The Gore High School riod and Ralea Brooksher (11), points) and Keigan Reid lee Wells (11), Garrison basketball teams split basketball (8), Maisie Wells (5) and Gans’ top Brimm (4) and Kaydance and Jackson Duke (4 teams won a their Riverside Athlet- scorers were Moore (2). each) were Gore’s lead- Maci Smith (2). ic Conference contests pair of non- Locust had five assists Taylor and Scoring for Gans were ing scorers and Renfroe conference against Gans on Thurs- M a d a l y n n Taylor (14 points), Whar- (4 points) and James and six steals in the con- day inside the Gore Event games at test and Greenlee Wells Huskey (4 ton (9), Phillips (8), Hus- (3-pointer) led the Griz- Haskell last Center. points each) key (4) and Ulissa Gaona zlies. registered three assists The Lady Pirates de- T u e s d a y and grabbed 10 rebounds. and Em- and Macy Lee (2 each). In the fourth period night. feated the Lady Grizzlies Reid ily Phillips Gans Boys 68, Reid (6 points), Coo- Scoring for Haskell 64-39 and the Grizzlies Gore 61 (OT) The Lady were Dowdy (14 points), (3-pointer). per (5) and Duke (3) Wolverines Kahleisha edged the Pirates 68-61 Gore led The Pirates (2-9 over- registered 14 of Gore’s Wright Brown (11), Kelly (7), in overtime. all) sent the game into topped the Morgan (5), Garner and Gore Girls 64, 32-24 at the 16 points as the Pirates Lady Hay- half. overtime by slicing seven erased the deficit (16-9). Kaydence Bowman (4 Gans 39 points off a fourth-period makers 65-46 and the The Lady Pirates (4-8 In the Renfroe (5 points) and each) and Elise Bowman deficit but Landon James Wolverines prevailed 59- (1). overall) outscored Gans third stan- Dylan Gavitt (4) record- 51 in the boys’ contest. za Skye scored nine points in the ed Gans’ points. Vian Boys 59, Haskell 51 (1-4) 25-8 in the third pe- extra frame as the Griz- Vian Girls 65, Haskell 46 The Wolverines (3-4 riod on Thursday night as Bro oksher In overtime James After trailing 32-31 Skye zlies (4-3) claimed the overall) outscored the Gore went on to top the conne c te d made a 2-point field goal, at the half Brooksher on three conference win. a 3-pointer and four foul Haymakers (2-3) 35-21 Lady Grizzlies in the con- Behind the scoring of last Tues- in the middle two quar- ference game. 3 - p o i n t - shots, Renfroe added a day night in ers and scored 11 of her Gabe Brunk (8 points) pair of free throws and ters last Tuesday night at In the first stanza Gore and Keith Renfroe (5) the Mu s k o g e e Haskell as Vian went on took a 12-9 lead. Skye game-high 20 points, Logan Henson hit a foul County the Sheffield made a pair of Grizzlies outscored the shot for the Grizzlies. Ben to win the non-confer- Brooksher hit a pair of Pirates 17-11 in the first Lady Wol- ence game. 3-pointers and Karli treys and Springer hit Kirkpatrick (3-pointer) verines (3-4 three 2-point shots to stanza. Brady Thomas led and Hunter McGee (2 Vian’s Javyn Wright Springer added three Gore with seven points in o v e r a l l ) made a couple of 2-point points for the Lady Pi- help Gore add 17 points free throws) scored for grabbed the Javyn Wright (25-8) to its advantage. the period. the Pirates. field goals in the opening rates while Jaylie Taylor The Grizzlies added lead in the stanza but the Haymak- made a 3-point shot and Zoe Wharton (5 points) Renfroe was the game’s third period and limited and Taylor (3-pointer) six points (19-13) to their leading scorer with 20 ers grabbed a two-point totaled seven points for advantage in the sec- the Lady Haymakers (3- lead (10-8), thanks in the Lady Grizzlies. provided the scoring for points and also scoring 4) to three points in the the Lady Grizzlies in the ond quarter. Brunk (8 for Gans were Brunk (18), part to the scoring of Ev- Springer went 6-for- points), Nakota White final frame to register the erett Lang (5 points) and 8 at the foul line in the period. James (14), Gavitt (6) and road victory. Each team scored (5) and Renfroe (4) were Henson and White (5 Deandre Lang (3). second quarter and Ra- Gans’ top scorers and In the opening quar- In the second period lea Brooksher (5 points), seven points in the fi- each). ter Isabella Garrison (6 nal quarter and Sheffield Thomas (two 3-pointers) Thomas led the Pi- Justice Retzloff hit a pair Addison Sheffield (3) and and Noah Cooper led points), Kahleisha Wright of 3-point field goals and Skye Brooksher (3) each (3-pointer) and Em- rates with 19 points and (5) and Greenlee Wells ily Phillips (5 points) led Gore with eight and three also registering points totaled eight points and knocked down a 3-point- points, respectively. (3-pointer) helped Vian Xavin Lackey added four er as the Lady Pirates their respective teams in for Gore were Cooper take a 15-11 advantage. scoring. Gans led 36-24 at the (14), Reid (12), Duke (9), as the Wolverines erased added five points (20-15) half. Baylee Garner and Ray- the deficit (14-7) to lead to their advantage. Gore’s Trailing Skye Brook- Kirkpatrick (5) and Mc- lin Morgan recorded four sher in scoring for The Pirates outscored Gee (2). 22-17 at the half. points apiece for Haskell Vian increased its ad- in the first. vantage by seven points Tayden Locust and (21-14) in the third quar- GORE BASKETBALL Wright scored seven and ter. Wright recorded six points, respectively, nine of his team-high in the second stanza and 19 points, Diego Ramos Gore Falls to Porter in Battle of Pirates Wells made her second knocked down a 3-point- trey of the contest but be- er and scored five points hind the scoring of Chas- LEA LESSLEY points off a 12-point 3-point shot Marshall (11), Hollis (7), and Joe Glass and Lackey SPORTS EDITOR si Dowdy (10 points), registered four and three deficit in the final eight for Gore Welch (5) and Brooklyn Lynzi Kelly (6) and Kay- Gore’s high school minutes of the game last points, respectively. J.T. basketball teams fell to (3-8 overall) Spencer (1). dence Bowman (4) the Tuesday night on the in the open- Porter Boys 57, Gore 54 Dixon (9 points) and Porter Consolidated last Lady Haymakers erased Deandre Lang (5) scored road but Porter hung on ing stanza After a sluggish first the deficit (21-16) to grab Tuesday night in Wagon- to register the non-con- quarter Gore closed to for the Haymakers, who er County. but Raylee a one-point lead at the in- ference victory. A l l i s o n ’ s within two points of the went to the fourth trail- Porter Girls 37, Gore 28 termission. ing 43-31. Gore sliced three Skye Brooksher made a seven points lead at the end of the third In the third period helped Por- Springer period last Tuesday night Glass (7 points), Wright recorded six of Wright (4) and Lackey ter (9-2) take in Porter but the host Pi- her game-high 21 points, a 13-6 lead. rates hung on to record (3) scored 14 of Vian’s Maisie Wells totaled five 16 points in the fourth Karli Springer, Ad- the non-conference win. and Locust added three dison Sheffield and Ra- Ben Kirkpatrick hit a frame but the Haymakers WRESTLING as the Lady Wolverines sliced four points (20-16) lea Brooksher (2 points 3-pointer in the opening went in front for good from page 6 Flores, Sallisaw, pin Lane apiece) ac- stanza for Gore (2-8 over- off the final deficit as De- Jamison, Vian, 5:34 (18-11). Saylor Brown led andre Lang scored 13. Rodgers, Vian, dec. Geh- counted for all) but Porter (7-4) took Haskell with six points. rig Fuhr, Marlow, 5-0 Round 2: Jamison, Gore’s points a 13-point advantage by Trailing Wright in Vian, pin Andrew Sparks, The Lady Wolverines’ scoring for Vian were 120 in the sec- outscoring the visiting defense allowed three Round 1: Christian Ft. Gibson, 3:18 ond period Pirates 16-3. Glass (11 points), Retzloff Round 3: Jamison, points by Brown in the and Lackey (10 each) and Shielke, Vian, bye while Brit- In the second stanza final quarter and Locust Round 2: Shielke, Vian, Vian, pin Justin Stover, tany Welch Brady Thomas (8 points) Ramos (9). Coweta, 1:45 (7 points), Wells (5) and Haskell’s top three pin Xavier Wolfe, Pryor, scored five made a pair of treys and Wright (4) provided the 4:38 Consolation Bracket: points for Cooper Keigan Reid and Jackson scorers in the contest Brody Harbour, Perry, scoring for Vian as the were Deandre Lang (23 Round 3: Shielke, P o r t e r , Duke added four points visitors added 13 points Vian, pin Trevor Jenkins, pin Jamison, Vian, 0:50 which led 23-12 at the apiece as Gore sliced a points), Dixon (14) and Seventh-place match: to their advantage. Everett Lang (9). Warner, 0:39 half after adding four point (16-15) off the defi- Trailing Wright in Championship Brack- Trae Gause, Wagoner, pin points (10-6) to its ad- cit. Reid went 4-for-4 at et: Tanner Cousatte, Pry- Jamison, Vian, 2:47 vantage. the foul line in the period or, pin Shielke, Vian, 2:57 195 In the low-scoring and Duke hit a pair of Third-place match: Round 1: Cruz Partain, third stanza Sheffield 2-points baskets. Vian Youth Baseball Adarren Breuil, Grove, Vian, bye and Springer each hit a Porter led 31-19 at the pin Shielke, Vian, 3:11 Round 2: Partain, 2-point basket for the intermission. signups are Feb. 5 126 Vian, pin Brody Harbour, visiting Lady Pirates and Noah Cooper knocked Round 1: Connor Perry, 3:30 Teara Hollis recorded down a 3-pointer and to- Vian Youth Baseball 2015-2016; 8U Coach Flynn, Vian, pin Aden Round 3: Partain, three of Porter’s five taled eight points in the signups will be held on Pitch, 2012-2013; 10U, Nowell, Metro Christian, Vian, pin Ty Schlessman, points. third quarter and Kirk- Friday, Feb. 5, at the 2010-2011; and 12U, 1:05 Grove, 0:50 Springer scored sev- patrick and Duke each baseball complex at 5:30 2008-2009. Round 2: Flynn, Vian, Championship Brack- en of her team-high 12 hit a trey as Gore out- p.m. League fee is $40. The league is also bye et: Partain, Vian, pin points in the final frame scored Porter 18-7 to Please bring a copy of the looking for another 6U Round 3: Brunk Gray, Noah Flores, Sallisaw, and Skye Brooksher trail 38-37. player’s Birth Certificate T-ball coach and possi- Pryor, pin Flynn, Vian, 0:59 knocked down her sec- In the final frame and CDIB card if avail- bly a 12U coach. 4:23 First-place match: Par- ond trey of the contest Brock Warren made a able. For more info, contact Consolation Bracket: tain, Vian, pin Carson as Gore outscored Porter pair of 3-pointers, Coo- Age Group and Year Justus Christie at 918- Flynn, Vian, maj. dec. Moore, Marlow, 2:42 12-9. Allison and Char- per scored five points and of Birth: 6U T-ball 2014, 571-2285. Jake Adkisson, Prage, 220 mayne Marshall regis- Thomas and Kirkpatrick 17-4 Round 1: Dil’n Mur- tered four points apiece made a 3-pointer apiece SportS Fifth-place match: chison, Vian, pin Jack for the host Lady Pirates. but Porter outscored John Lowery, Grove, dec. Michalcik, Metro Chris- Trailing Springer in Gore 19-17. Calendar Flynn, Vian, 14-11 tian, 0:29 scoring for Gore were Thomas and Cooper (All teams listed are high school teams) 145 Round 2: Murchison, Skye Brooksher (6 tied for team-high scor- Round 1: Josh Gesell, Vian, pin Caleb Cowan, points), Brimm and Shef- ing honors with 13 points Friday, Jan. 29 Grove, pin Joe Crowder, field (4 each) and Ralea apiece and also scoring Vian basketball vs. Oktaha (6 p.m.); Sallisaw, 2:00 Gore basketball vs. Arkoma (6:30 p.m.); Vian, 2:19 Round 3: Murchison, Brooksher (2). for Gore were Kirkpatrick Round 2: Luke Eschen- Scoring for Porter (9), Duke (7) and Warren Vian wrestling in Maverick Conference Tour- Vian, pin Jimmy Phillips, nament at Wagoner (11 a.m.). heimer, Cascia Hall, pin Grove, 1:30 were Allison (13 points), and Reid (6 each). Crowder, Vian, 1:35 Saturday, Jan. 30 Round 3: Trey South- Championship Brack- Vian wrestling in Maverick Conference Tour- erland, Marlow, pin et: Murchison, Vian, dec. nament at Wagoner (To Be Determined). Crowder, Vian, 4:00 Logan Cole, Wagoner, Tuesday, Feb. 2 Consolation Bracket: 7-4 Vian basketball at Central (6 p.m.); Crowder, Vian, bye First-place match: check out viannews.com Gore basketball at Keota (6:30 p.m.); 195 Caden Felts, Pryor, pin Vian wrestling vs. Inola on Senior Night (6 or follow us on facebook p.m.) Round 1: Noah Murchison, Vian, 3:33

Page 8 Tenkiller NEWS Wednesday, January 27, 2021VIAN Public Records | Area News Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records VHS GIRLS Editor’s note: If the age Kendall W. Harris, 43, Johnson–Replevin. from page 6 Locust ended the game end of the stanza as the does not appear next to a Oklahoma City: Use drug Arvest Bank vs. Carl name, it was not listed in paraphernalia. W. Russell–Money judge- verines, who trailed 31-10 with eight rebounds, four Lady Wildcats outscored the court record. at the half. Fields made a steals and three assists, Vian 14-11. Wright (4 Jimmie W. Hensley, 59, ment. pair of 3-point field goals Wright collected six re- points) and Isabella Gar- Felony Docket Marble City: A&B. Citibank N.A. vs. Don- in the period. bounds and Greenlee rison (3-pointer) led the Norma J. Hobbs, 61, nie McClure–Money John E. Allen, 57, Fort Sallisaw: Poss. of CDS; judgement. The Lady Wolverines Wells had four rebounds Lady Wolverine scorers Smith, Ark.: Child ne- sliced seven points (16- and four steals. in the quarter. Unlawful poss. of drug JP Morgan Acq. Corp. glect. paraphernalia. vs. Ricky J. Landers– 9) off the deficit in the Vian Girls 51, Checotah In the final eight min- Chelsea Ball, Bokoshe: third quarter. Locust hit 41 (First Round) utes Locust (7 points), Barbara G. Linebarger, Foreclosure. Unlawful use of commu- 43, Sallisaw: Embezzle- Henry N. Jorden, et al a 3-pointer and totaled After falling behind 34- Harlee Carlton (two nication facility. seven points and Kahlei- 33 at the end of the third 3-pointers) and Wells (4 ment. vs. Bradley E. Kuykend- Ahlexiah S. Cheater, Kenneth E. Merritt, 55, all–Money judgement– sha Wright added five for quarter the Lady Wolver- points) recorded most 22, Sallisaw: Child ne- Vian while Jenkins re- ines (4-4 overall) erased of Vian’s 18 points as the Ramon, Calif.: Possess, Auto accident. glect. deliver, sell or manufac- Wells Fargo Bank vs. corded three for the Lady the deficit by outscoring Lady Wolverines out- Lawrence W. Crane, Bulldogs. Muldrow led the Lady Wildcats (2-5) scored Checotah 18-7. ture drug paraphernalia. Tami J. Thompson–Mon- 54, Sallisaw: DUI-alco- Bobby J. Monroe, 58, ey judgement. 40-26 at the end of the 18-7 in the final eight Waller led the Lady Wild- hol-aggravated; TOC. stanza. minutes to win their tour- cats in the period with Fayetteville, NC: Possess, Arvest Bank vs. Rich- Clifford L. Dollar, deliver, sell or manufac- ard Hall–Money judge- In the final frame nament opener on Thurs- five points. 23, Muldrow: Domes- Muldrow increased its day night in Checotah. Locust and Wright ture drug paraphernalia. ment. tic abuse-A&B; Burglary Cynthia Moore, 61, Cascade Capital LLC advantage by two points In the first stanza Van- tied for team-high scor- first degree. (17-15). Jenkins scored essa Henson scored six ing honors with 13 points Sallisaw: Neglect or re- vs. Barbara Richardson– Timothy Dunfee, 33, fusal to compel child to Money judgement. nine of her game-high 22 points and Emma Waller apiece and also record- Fort Smith, Ark.: Bur- points and Katie Grace hit a 3-pointer as the Lady ing points for Vian were attend school. Citibank N.A. vs. glary second degree; Petit Ryan F. Moore, 35, Crystal Huges–Money Floyd hit a 3-pointer and Wildcats went in front Wells and Carlton (8 larceny. registered seven points 11-10. Kahleisha Wright each), Garrison (5) and Longmeadow, Mass.: judgement. Mary Hembree, 40, Possess, deliver, sell or Synchrony Bank vs. while Greenlee Wells, led the Lady Wolverines Kacie Gibbins and Alexa Fort Smith, Ark.: Un- who made a trey, and with four points. Armstrong (2 apiece). manufacture drug para- Lester Dameron. authorized use of credit phernalia. National Bank of Sal- Wright (5 points each) Wright, Tayden Locust Scoring for Checotah card; Larceny of lost and Maisie Wells (3) were and Greenlee Wells re- were Henson (16 points), Regina Nieto, 47, Sal- lisaw vs. Lauranda D. property. lisaw: Neglect or refusal Wilson–Money judge- Vian’s leading scorers. corded four points apiece Waller (14), Floyd (5), Samantha N. Holmes, Scoring for Vian were in the second period as Madison Proctor (4) and to compel child to attend ment. 26, Watts: DUI-alcohol. school. Wright (12 points), Vian grabbed the half- Jaicee Lester (2). Tevin K. Honey, 29, Small Claims Greenlee Wells (11), Lo- time lead (22-20) after Wright ended the con- Gerson D. Reyes-Por- Lonoke, Ark.: Unauthor- tillo, 33, Santa Barbara, Trinity Property cust (9), Maisie Wells (5) outscoring Checotah 12- test with 10 rebounds and ized use of vehicle. 9. Chloe Floyd (5 points) Calif.: Possess, deliver, Mgmt., LLC vs. Sarah and Garrison (4). three assists, Locust had Daniel R. Kimball, 40, Lawson. Trailing Jenkins in and Henson (4) were the five rebounds and eight sell or manufacture drug Muldrow: Unlawful use paraphernalia. Armstrong Bank vs. scoring for Muldrow Lady Wildcats’ top scor- assists, Wells registered of communication facil- ers in the quarter. Joshua A. Rotramel, Vickie Seamster. were Wight and Fields two assists and three ity. Sun Loan Co. vs. Me- (11 points each), Floyd Waller (two treys) and steals and blocked one 37, Gore: Larceny of mer- Cassie W. Kioski, 36, chandise from a retailer. lissa Burger. (8), Cailey Grinstead (3) Henson (two 2-point bas- shot and Carlton came off Sallisaw: Burglary second kets) helped Checotah go Matthew S. Seibert, Check Into Cash vs. and Destiny Tune and the bench to knock down degree. Tracy Coody. CaTia Gladney (1 apiece). in front by a point at the three shots. 49, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.: William E. Landau, 54, Possess, deliver, sell or Check Into Cash vs. Muldrow: Fugitive from manufacture drug para- Betty L. Taylor. justice. phernalia. Check Into Cash vs. Jo- Shane M. Shields, 26, Robert L. Shivers, 44, lena Steed. VHS BOYS Wichita, Kan.: Trafficking Vian: Unauthorized use Trinity Property in illegal drugs; Possess Mgmt., LLC vs. Marcus from page 6 of credit card. Muldrow Boys 48, the fourth after outscor- firearm during commis- Thomas D. Standing- Daws. Panthers (4-5) 4-1 in the Vian 39 (First Round) ing the Wolverines 14-4. sion of felony; Knowing- water, 46, Vian: A&B. Randell T. Freeman, Jr. extra period on Friday as In their second meet- Watie Byrd led Muldrow’s ly receiving or concealing Lisa R. Stinnett, 40, vs. Alisha Fargo. Vian downed Stigler in ing this month Class scorers with four points stolen property. Gore: Unauthorized use Sun Loan Co. vs. the consolation semifinal 4A No. 19 Muldrow re- and Lawson Daugherty Scott A. Smith, 53, of credit card. Stephanie Henderson. contest at Checotah. claimed the lead in the and Collins each knocked Muldrow: Abuse/neglect Danny W. Thomas, 71, Sun Loan Co. vs. In the first quarter third quarter and went down a 3-pointer. by caretaker or financial Sallisaw: Allowing do- Christopher Looper. two points apiece by Joe on to claim the victory In the final frame exploitation by caretaker. mestic animals to run at Sun Loan Co. vs. Josh Glass, Eric Porter, Justice on Thursday afternoon Wight made three 2-point large. Morgan. Retzloff and Xavin Lack- in the first round of the shots as Muldrow added Criminal Ognjen Vukosavljevic, Sun Loan Co. vs. Chad ey helped the Wolverines Checotah Crossroads a point (10-9) to its lead. Misdemeanors 28, Glendale, NY: Pos- Roark. take an 8-7 lead. Jayden Classic. Vian’s K’Den Richardson sess, deliver, sell or man- Sun Loan Co. vs. An- Gould led the Panthers’ On Jan. 7 in Muldrow (5 points) and Wright (3) Marcus Banks, 25, nie Sayvongsa. University Park, Ill.: Re- ufacture drug parapher- scorers with five points. the Bulldogs downed knocked down a 3-point- nalia. Trinity Property Stigler tied the game the Wolverines 48-46 on er apiece for Vian but the sisting an officer; TOC; Mgmt., LLC vs. Tyrone Reckless driving. Sheryl L. Whittington, in the second stanza by a last-second 3-pointer Wolverines weren’t able 40, Fayetteville, NC: Pos- Shoate. outscoring the Wolver- by Konnor Wight in the to chip away at the Bull- John C. Barr, 49, Semi- Sun Loan Co. vs. Ken- nole: DUS; Use drug par- sess, deliver, sell or man- ines 9-8. Zane Oldham semifinals of the Sequoyah dogs’ advantage. ufacture drug parapher- dall Edwards. recorded five points for County Area Classic. Wright scored a team- aphernalia; Fail to prop- erly wear seatbelt. nalia. the Panthers and Javyn In the opening period high 13 points for the Bulius W. Williams, Marriages Wright scored four for of Thursday’s contest Wolverines and also reg- Jerry Conley, 53, Hul- Zachary A. Bradley bert: Trespassing after 53, Fort Smith, Ark.: Petit Vian. The score was tied Wight hit a pair of 3’s to istering points for Vian larceny; Petit larceny. and Shawna L. Henggeler. 16-all at the half. help the Bulldogs take an were Retzloff and Ramos being forbidden; Resist- Matthew J. Hurd, Jr. ing an officer. Victoria Wolf, 32, Sal- The Panthers took a 8-0 advantage before Vi- (7 each), Richardson (5), lisaw: Protective order vi- and Tammy D. Wallace. 24-23 advantage to the fi- an’s Diego Ramos made DeSean Mays (3) and Dakota Duncan, 18, Sallisaw: Domestic A&B olation; Trespassing after nal frame after outscoring a pair of free throws and Eric Porter and Xavin being forbidden. Divorces the Wolverines 8-7 in the an inside basket as the Lackey (2 apiece). in presence of minor. Tania D. Choate vs. Michael A. Farrar, 55, John R. Wyskochil, 29, Michael Choate. third. Gould (6 points) Wolverines tied the score Wight was the game’s Desoto, Ill.: Possess, de- and Lackey (5) led their with 1:55 remaining. A leading scorer with 19 Lebanon, Ore.: Possess, Julian B. Haney vs. deliver, sell or manufac- liver, sell or manufacture Kelli L. Haney. respective teams in scor- 3-pointer from the base- points and also recording drug paraphernalia. ing in the third quarter. line by Muldrow’s Fisher points for the Bulldogs ture drug paraphernalia. Rebecca B. Shepherd Vian forced the extra Qualls and a pair of free were Collins (9), Byrd (8), Dusty Green, 34, Salli- Civil vs. James A. Shepherd. period by slicing a point throws by Vian’s Justice Daugherty (5), Qualls (3) saw: Larceny of merchan- Cynthia Y. Tate vs. Les- (5-4) off the deficit in Retzloff ended the scor- and Jacob Claborn and dise from a retailer. Appearances ter A. Tate, II. the fourth stanza. Lack- ing with the Bulldogs in Jaqwond Casey (2 each). Joseph Hamlin, 49, Arvest Bank vs. Faith Kristen Trammell vs. ey registered three of his front 11-10. Claremore: PI. Hunter Trammell. team-high 11 points in Vian made four treys the quarter. in the second stanza as In the overtime stan- the Wolverines erased Sales tax revenue increases reported for most county towns za Diego Ramos made the deficit by outscor- a 2-point field goal and ing the Bulldogs 16-13. The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released and towns was $29,517,666 according to the Oklaho- Retzloff and Lackey add- Javyn Wright (8 points) city sales tax collection figures that primarily repre- ma Tax Commission. ed a foul shot apiece for hit a pair of 3’s and Ret- sents local tax receipts from November business. The In county returns, the counties shared in a Vian while Gould’s free zloff (5) and Ramos (3) monies they reported this period represent sales from $25,947,908 sales tax disbursement and a $5,243,840 throw accounted for the added a trey apiece while November 16 to 30 and estimated sales from Decem- use tax disbursement. Panthers’ point. Trenden Collins (6) also ber 1 to 15. The chart below compares city sales taxes and tax- Trailing Lackey in hit a couple of 3-pointers Statewide, the disbursement of $164,181,289 able sales in area cities, towns and counties as well as a scoring for Vian were and Wight (5) added an- in sales tax collections returned to the cities and comparison for the same period in 2019. Taxable Sales Wright (6 points), Glass other for Muldrow, which towns reflected an increase of $4,189,918 from the are calculated by dividing the tax collected by the tax and Ramos (4 points trailed 26-24 at the half. $159,991,371 distributed to the cities and towns in rate and it shows a rough estimate of retail sales activ- apiece), Retzloff (3) and The Bulldogs used a January last year. The use tax disbursement to cities ity. Porter and Yonsi Grass (2 9-0 run at the start of the 2020 2019 Change each). third quarter to lead 33- Nov/Dec Nov/Dec from Scoring for Stigler 26 with 3:33 to go. Vian’s 2020 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2019 tax Tax collection Taxable sales 2019 to were Gould (14 points), first basket (inside bucket City rate through Dec 15 through Dec 15 rate through Dec 15 through Dec 15 2020 by Wright) came at the Gans 2% $760.93 $38,046.50 2% $406.65 $20,332.50 87% Oldham (9), Grayson Gore 4% $58,663.86 $1,466,596.50 4% $44,769.17 $1,119,229.25 31% Gilmore (4) and Ridge 3:06 mark and Muldrow Marble City 3% $342.27 $11,409.00 3% $612.12 $20,404.00 -44% McClary (2). took a 38-30 advantage to Moffett 2% $966.55 $48,327.50 2% $792.38 $39,619.00 22% Muldrow 3.5% $72,664.10 $2,076,117.14 3.5% $56,662.79 $1,618,936.86 28% DUI: Driving under the influ- POSS: Possession Roland 4% $146,144.03 $3,653,600.75 4% $112,202.65 $2,805,066.25 30% ence TOC: Transporting open Sallisaw 4% $521,756.88 $13,043,922.00 4% $524,543.46 $13,113,586.50 -1% DWI: Driving while intoxicated container Vian 4% $40,827.97 $1,020,699.25 4% $46,386.13 $1,159,653.25 -12% DUS: Driving under M/V: motor vehicle Webbers Falls 5.5% $47,727.10 $867,765.45 5.5% $39,545.48 $719,008.73 21% suspension D.L.: Driver’s license Poteau 3% $521,653.48 $17,388,449.33 3% $481,379.91 $16,045,997.00 8% CDS: Controlled dangerous DPS: Department of Public Stigler 3.5% $203,696.58 $5,819,902.29 3.5% $203,807.31 $5,823,066.00 0% substance Safety CD: Controlled Drug A&B: Assault and Battery Stilwell 3.5% $243,497.01 $6,957,057.43 3.5% $221,691.66 $6,334,047.43 10% Tahlequah 3.25% $941,523.34 $28,969,948.92 3.25% $767,467.17 $23,614,374.46 23% County Sequoyah 1.417% $385,944.13 $27,236,706.42 1.417% $344,746.90 $24,329,350.74 12% Adair 1.75% $187,927.91 $10,738,737.71 1.75% $157,440.61 $8,996,606.29 19% Submit Your Legal Notices to Cherokee 1.75% $637,684.06 $36,439,089.14 1.75% $603,963.37 $34,512,192.57 6% [email protected] Haskell 2% $163,723.80 $8,186,190.00 2% $169,432.02 $8,471,601.00 -3% LeFlore 2% $677,846.40 $33,892,320.00 2% $610,968.94 $30,548,447.00 11% or visit viannews.com Muskogee 0.65% $440,038.97 $67,698,303.08 0.65% $442,466.65 $68,071,792.31 -1% SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission

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