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eufaulaindianjournal.com vol 142, issue 16 (usPs 261-620) – TWo secTions, 16 Pages – aPril 22, 2021 $1.00 Council sworn in; issue of City Manager tabled at special meeting

JERRY FINK Council members elected special meeting held at ing, which will be two Teresa Pratt of Kirby, City Clerk Valarie Cox MANAGING EDITOR in the April 6 city elec- noon Monday were there weeks, at 5 p.m. on May 3. Councilman At-Large and Foos created the A standing-room-on- tions. because of an item on the The item was tabled to incumbent Todd Warren agenda. ly crowd witnessed the However, most of agenda dealing with City give the Council time to and Ward 3 Councilman “I would like to table swearing in of three City those who attended the Manager Jacob Foos. hire an attorney to advise Jamie Upton. the agenda because we The item stated the them on how to handle Following the brief have not had a chance to Council would meet in the controversial situa- ceremony the changing get enough information executive session to dis- tion. of the guard, so to speak, to make decisions,” Kirby cuss “the City Manager “We need to find took place. said. and, more specifically, someone who has knowl- Vice Mayor Frank Da- City Attorney Kay Wall the employment, hiring, edge of this sort of thing,” vis conducted the meet- advised the Council to go appointment, promotion, said newly elected Ward ing until it came time for ahead and hold the exec- demotion, discipling or 4 Councilman Dan Kir- the Council to appoint a utive session and then, if resignation of any indi- by, who replaces James new mayor. they so desired, table the vidual salaried public of- Duty. “We’re going to hire Warren was chosen item after the session. ficer or employee.” an attorney who knows to fill that position and “I feel the need to en- However, neither the something about the City Council Member Nancy lighten you a bit on a cou- opponents nor support- Manager form of govern- Mouser was chosen to be ple of things that might ers of the City Manager ment. We are brand new Vice Mayor. be helpful to you and I left the meeting particu- at this and we need that When the item dealing would like to visit with larly satisfied with the sort of expert advice.” with the executive session you all for a brief moment STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL meeting. Preceding the special came up Kirby asked the in an executive session,” A mixture of pro-city manager supporters and anti-city manager The Council tabled the meeting was the swear- Council who put together Wall said. “Then you can supporters attended Monday’s special council meeting. item until the next meet- ing by Municipal Judge the day’s agenda. come back out and table the item if you like.” The Council followed her advice and held a 2010 murder short executive session. Following the session, brought back and before any decision was made, three con- to life by cerned residents of the area spoke on behalf of McGirt motion Foos and the City Man- ager form of government. JERRY FINK Brittany Moore, MANAGING EDITOR Branch Manager of the The 28-year-old Musk- Eufaula Memorial Li- ogee man who was a brary, Pam Rossi, former teenager when he was Executive Director of the convicted of killing a Eufaula Area Chamber Eufaula resident in 2010 of Commerce, and busi- in a church parking lot nesswoman Martha Mc- may have that conviction Cracken spoke highly of overturned as a result of Foos and their working the McGirt decision by relationship with him. the U.S. Supreme Court. See MEETING, page A3 A McGirt motion hearing for Larondon Maurice Hembry, Jr. was set to be heard by Asso- ciate District Judge Bren- OMAG don Bridges at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 21. awards grant The result of the hear- ing will be too late to be to city published in the Thurs- day, April 22 issue of this The Oklahoma Mu- newspaper. nicipal Assurance Group But, based upon past has awarded the City of decisions involving Mc- STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL Eufaula a $2,000 grant to Eufaula Municipal Judge Teresa Pratt swore in City Council Members, left to right, Dan Kirby, Jamie Upton and Todd Warren. City Manager See HEMBRY, page A2 help with the purchase of Jacob Foos is in the background. work zone safety equip- ment, including new bar- ricades, safety cones and more, for road construc- Former Eufaula cheerleader, tion. The City will match the grant with a $2,000 allo- fire twirler has come a long way cation for the project. OMAG, which serves JERRY FINK In 2016 Nelson was Neil Armstrong (2016); show’s producer appealed over 500 municipalities, MANAGING EDITOR president of the Ameri- Canadian Prime Minister for someone to help him was formed in 1977 by When Dr. Donna J. can Chemical Society Justin Trudeau (2017); make sure scripts were cities and towns needing Nelson, PhD, received (ACS), which has more President Bill Clinton ( scientifically accurate. life and health insurance her diploma from Eufau- than 168,000 members, 2013) and Archbishop Nelson, who always coverage for their em- la High School she had making it one of the Emeritus Desmond Tutu ployees. See NELSON, page A3 no idea what adventures world’s largest scientific (2016). Dr. Donna J. Nelson, PhD Members’ needs have awaited her. organizations and one of Perhaps not as presti- changed through the A Professor of Chem- the world’s leading sourc- gious, but no less excit- years and OMAG has istry at the University of es of authoritative scien- ing, was Nelson’s position added liability, workers’ Oklahoma since 1983, she tific organizations. as technical advisor for compensation and prop- has received many honors In July she will receive the ground-breaking tele- erty coverages to its fam- and accolades, including an Honorary Doctor of vision series on AMC TV, ily of plans. From our a Ford Fellowship (2003); Science Degree in Chem- “Breaking Bad,”a show humble beginnings with Guggenheim Fellowship istry from the University about an Albuquerque, only two municipalities, (2003); NOW Woman of of Edinburgh in Edin- New Mexico high school we have grown today to Courage Award (2004) burgh, Scotland. chemistry teacher who an organization that pro- and Fulbright Scholar Nelson will be among turned to making meth- vides services to over 500 (2207). an elite group of lumi- amphetamine to pay his cities. naries who have received medical bills. Mission honorary degrees from The series ran from The mission of OMAG one of the world’s oldest 2008 to 2013. is to be the primary pro- universities, which was She got the gig as tech- vider of insurance and founded in 1582. nical advisor after read- risk management solu- The group she will ing a story in The Ameri- tions to help Oklahoma’s share the honor with in- can Chemistry Society’s COURTESY cities and towns improve Dr. Nelson conducting a class cludes the late astronaut magazine in which the Dr. Nelson, center, with “Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston, left, the quality of life of their at OU. and Aaron Paul. citizens.

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Eufaula Area Calendar

(If you would like to list group started on Wednes- your routine meetings on day, April 7. The 13-week the Eufaula Area Calendar program will meet on please sent the information Wednesday evenings at to [email protected], or 6 p.m., in the East wing, call 918-689-2191 or mail Room 220-A at the to the Eufaula Indian Jour- Checotah First Baptist nal, 109 S. Main St., Eu- Church under facilita- faula, 74432. Include the tors, Wilmatine Griffin event, time, place and con- and Beth Blackwell. It is a tact information) free program and anyone going through the loss of Finding Hope a loved one is welcome. Finding Hope is a sup- GriefShare is a weekly port group for loved ones non-denominational sup- of addiction. It is a meet- port group for people ing where you will find grieving the death of a education, inspiration loved one. The group of- and a community of oth- fers a comfortable envi- er loved ones who have ronment where the emo- been impacted by addic- tions and process of grief tion. Don’t miss this op- are understood and wel- portunity to find the hope comed. Participants learn you have been searching practical strategies for grief for. We meet on the 2nd recovery through the high- COURTESY and 4th Mondays of the ly acclaimed video series month. Time: 6:30 p.m. and group discussion. Ev- Location: North Fork erything said in the group Baptist Church. Contact is confidential. No one is Carl Albert, Connors State and Eastern announce academic information: finding- pressured to talk, but most [email protected] people eventually feel the Meetings are open to all. need to share. Members partnership to provide additional opportunities to students come for help and end GriefShare up helping each other. It WILBURTON – Carl needs of all of our stu- dents and their families. end of three years. She doesn’t matter how long Albert State College, dents and communities,” This is a strategic effort said the institutions are program ago the death occurred, Connors State College Falkner said. “Focusing to utilize the expertise optimistic for a success- if you are still struggling, and Eastern Oklahoma our efforts on expand- of our talented faculty ful long-term partner- underway come join the group and State College announced ing access to additional within each institution ship that will have a posi- A new GriefShare find hope again. today an academic part- courses will benefit all of and continue to fulfill our tive impact in southeast nership that will expand our students. I am grate- mission of offering high Oklahoma. access and provide ad- ful for the cooperation quality, affordable de- “We all agree that in- Judge denies request to withdraw ditional educational op- and commitment shown grees.” novative collaborations portunities for students by the academic leaders Each institution will are essential to eco- guilty plea on rape charge in southeast Oklahoma. from all three institutions determine which courses nomic growth. I believe The CACE Consor- to make this partnership will be sent or received this exciting partner- Associate District to lewd molestation. tium, which is an ac- a reality.” between the colleges on ship will use our collec- Judge Brendon Bridges Prince also was ronym for Carl Albert, Per the agreement, a yearly basis. An equal tive strengths to better rejected a motion by a charged with assault and Connors and Eastern, each receiving college will number of courses will be prepare our students for Checotah man who pled battery on a corrections includes the three ru- provide the classroom taught and received for success and help meet guilty to sexually assault- officer. ral, two-year colleges in space, technology and each institution. the workforce needs of ing a 12-year-old girl to Bridges sentenced southeast Oklahoma. administrative oversight Eastern Oklahoma our state,” Wansick said. withdraw his motion. Prince to 20 years in pris- The three community of advising and enrolling State College President “We look forward to a Ronald Warren Prince, on, with all but five years colleges will partner to students. The sending site Dr. Janet Wansick said long and successful part- 64, entered his guilty suspended. offer a wider variety of will provide the instruc- the agreement will begin nership between Carl Al- plea on March 31 to the Prince fled a motion general education and tion. Each college will re- in the fall 2021 semester bert, Connors State and charges of first degree on April 15 to withdraw major courses to students ceive the tuition, fees and and be reevaluated at the Eastern.” rape by instrumentation his plea, but the motion through faculty and enrollment data from the of a victim under 14 and was rejected. course sharing. students enrolled at their The consortium was site. announced at a sign- Connors State College ing ceremony during a President Dr. Ron Ram- Eufaula, Checotah see sales tax collection gains special meeting of the ming said the institu- The Oklahoma Tax Commis- lections returned to the cities disbursement and a $3,855,314 use Oklahoma State Regents tions will use both online sion recently released city sales tax and towns reflected a decrease of tax disbursement. for Higher Education in courses and live courses collection figures that primarily $2,575,267 from the $146,931,074 The chart below compares city Oklahoma City. The in- taught with video confer- represents local tax receipts from distributed to the cities and towns sales taxes and taxable sales in area stitutions’ presidents par- encing software such as February business. The monies in April last year. The use tax dis- cities, towns and counties as well as ticipated in the signing Zoom to teach students they reported this period represent bursement to cities and towns was a comparison for the same period via a video feed into the from all three institutions sales from February 16 to 28 and $22,371,620 according to the Okla- in 2020. Taxable Sales are calcu- Regents’ meeting. simultaneously. estimated sales from March 1 to 15. homa Tax Commission. lated by dividing the tax collected Carl Albert State Col- “This collaborative ef- Statewide, the disbursement In county returns, the counties by the tax rate and it shows a rough lege President Dr. Jay fort will enable each in- of $144,355,807 in sales tax col- shared in a $24,043,135 sales tax estimate of retail sales activity. Falkner praised the part- stitution to improve ef- nership as an innovative ficiencies by combining 2021 2020 approach to help meet low enrollment courses Feb/Mar Feb/Mar Tax collection Change the needs of students in and avoiding academic 2021 Tax collection Taxable sales 2021 tax through Mar Taxable sales from 2020 rural areas. redundancies,” Ramming City tax rate through Mar 15 through Mar 15 rate 15 through Mar 15 to 2021 “This partnership is said. “Many institutions Checotah 4% $374,034.68 $9,350,867.00 4% $335,805.46 $8,395,136.50 11% an important example across the nation recog- Eufaula 3.5% $188,758.24 $5,393,092.57 3.5% $155,623.67 $4,446,390.57 21% of how institutions can nize the need to increase Hanna 4% $571.65 $14,291.25 4% $344.98 $8,624.50 66% work together to remove access and improve stu- Rentiesville 4% $90.10 $2,252.50 4% $304.90 $7,622.50 -70% barriers to higher educa- dent learning while also Vernon 4% $96.45 $2,411.25 4% $104.47 $2,611.75 -8% Council Hill 2% $1,859.38 $92,969.00 2% $856.05 $42,802.50 117% tion and best serve the reducing the costs to stu- Henryetta 4% $225,841.48 $5,646,037.00 4% $257,260.03 $6,431,500.75 -12% McAlester 3.75% $1,082,454.45 $28,865,452.00 3.75% $1,157,403.44 $30,864,091.73 -6% Muskogee 4% $1,958,535.39 $48,963,384.75 4% $2,020,811.82 $50,520,295.50 -3% Stigler 3.5% $193,444.64 $5,526,989.71 3.5% $174,217.07 $4,977,630.57 11% Checotah woman pleads Warner 4% $65,874.50 $1,646,862.50 4% $59,066.92 $1,476,673.00 12% County no contest to drug charges McIntosh 2% $369,222.83 $18,461,141.50 2% $299,268.27 $14,963,413.50 23% Muskogee 0.650% $411,035.39 $63,236,213.85 0.650% $441,768.60 $67,964,400.00 -7% Judy Kay Duty, 63, en- Judge Brendon Bridges Okfuskee 2% $119,132.48 $5,956,624.00 2% $117,705.60 $5,885,280.00 1% tered a plead of no contest ordered a pre-sentencing Sequoyah 1.417% $372,026.64 $26,254,526.46 1.417% $328,179.74 $23,160,179.25 13% Thursday to two counts of investigation to be con- Tulsa 0.367% $3,202,684.03 $872,665,948.23 0.367% $3,255,092.86 $886,946,283.38 -2% distribution of controlled ducted and instructed SOURCE: Oklahoma Tax Commission dangerous substances, in- Duty to return to court to cluding possession with enter her blind plea at 9 intent to distribute. a.m. on June 10. Duty was charged with In a blind plea a person the offenses on March 13, pleads no contest and the HEMBRY 2019. judge determines the sen- from page A1 Bridges said he would Hembry, 17 at the that Native Americans Associate District tence. Girt motions, it is likely make his decision on time, later was arrest- who commit crimes in Hembry’s conviction will April 21. ed in Muskogee and Indian Country must be overturned. The Supreme Court’s charged with first degree be tried in either tribal At a Jan. 27 motion ruling in the McGirt case, murder. or federal courts, not in Senior Center menu hearing in which Hem- which has resulted in the Following Hembry’s state courts. April 26 – 30 bry invoked McGirt, overturning of dozens of conviction by a McIntosh The result of the rul- claiming the state lacked convictions, was issued County District Court ing has resulted in more Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: than 100 cases in Indian 918-689-3342 subject matter jurisdic- on July 9, 2020, coming Jury in April, 2011, he tion, the District Attor- 10 years after Christo- was sentenced to life in Country being over- Monday, April 26: Hamburger w/fixings; pork ney’s office stipulated pher Lance Shade, Jr., 26, prison with the possi- turned. & beans; potato chips; fruit cup; milk that Hembry is a Native was shot to death in the bility of parole by now- Many of them have Tuesday, April 27: Chicken, cook’s choice; broc- American and that the parking lot of the Light- retired Associate District been violent crimes, in- coli/cauliflower blend; au gratin potatoes; bread; crime took place in Indi- house Christian Center Judge James Pratt. cluding murder and sex- fruit cobbler; milk an Country and that the in Eufaula. Hembry appealed the ual assault. Wednesday, April 28: Pork chops; scrambled crime was a major crime. The victim, according conviction on a number The federal court, eggs; biscuit & gravy; vegetable juice; mixed fruit; Those are the issues to authorities, was shot of alleged errors in the and in some cases tribal milk that have been weighed twice in the head. His trial but the appeal was courts, have re-filed the Thursday, April 29: Frito chili/cheese pie; hom- when district courts have SUV and $1,000 in cash rejected. more serious charges in iny; Broccoli; salad; snack cake; milk made their decisions in were taken. The SUV, And then, almost a de- their jurisdiction and the Friday, April 30: Hamburger steak w/onions; McGirt motions. with Shade’s body still in cade later, came the Mc- defendants have either mashed potatoes; green beans; bread; pudding; At the conclusion of it, was found in Musk- Girt decision, in which been retried, pled guilty milk the Jan. 27 hearing Judge ogee. the Supreme Court ruled or are awaiting trial.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A3 MEETING from page A1 my. to go back to the good old made to strike the item meeting. “We’re not here to turn Moore noted that she “May of us who live boy form of government,” dealing with the consid- After the meeting ad- the city upside down. and Foos came to Eufaula outside the city limits she said. eration of the City Man- journed, Warren stated We’re here to move for- in the same month two own property and busi- Following public com- ager from the agenda that he wants to make a ward. We need to all work years ago. nesses in the city limits,” ments, a motion was until the next council smooth transition. together.” “Mr. Foos and I have she said. “It’s a benefit for worked together ever all of us to have a strong, since,” she said. “If we vibrant Eufaula.” went from having a great McCracken noted that City Manager to having the governing of the city no City Manager it will was very inconsistent make things more diffi- over the years. cult.” “Until the past few Rossi also has worked years, when we hired closely with Foos since someone trained to run his arrival. a city. Jacob got to work “Jacob and I worked making positive changes together very well, and that are noticiable to any- it’s very beneficial for us one. He was not hired to to have that relationship be a yes man. He did what with the City Manager you asked him to do,” she and all of our Council,” said. she said. “I hope we con- McCracken highlight- tinue to have that and I ed the positive impact urge you to think about that people who don’t live what we’re going to do.” in the city limits has had McCracken focused on on the city. the issue of non-Eufaula She pointed out that residents becoming in- those behind the Wet- volved in city politics, es- lands Park, the 3D mural pecially the City Manager downtown and the clean- issue. ing up and planting of She noted that many flowers around town are business people don’t live not residents. in the city limits of the “I strongly recommend town, but they create jobs we keep Mr. Foos as City STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL and help the city’s econo- Manager. We don’t need View of the crowd watching Monday’s swearing-in ceremony.

STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL Former Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pam Rossi spoke in support of City STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL Manager Jacob Foos and the city manager form of government at this week’s special council meeting. Martha McCracken urged the Council to keep the city manager form of government.

NELSON classroom and working script how to make meth, would be a doctor, but my the other candidates. “Many have moved from page A1 on the TV series, which the writers always left out father discouraged me. Throughout the 2000s, away or passed away. starred Bryan Cranston steps so that the show He said if you’re a doc- she championed the Nel- I don’t know as many champions the cause of and Aaron Paul. would not become a tor you will never have son Diversity surveys people as I once did,” she scientific accuracy, re- “It wasn’t a huge how-to instruction man- a life of your own,” she which keeps track of the said. sponded to the appeal. amount of time, but ual about making meth- said. “He said you can’t representation of women Among relatives who As it turned out, she enough for me to learn amphetamine. take vacations. We would and minorities in science still live here are a distant was the only one who re- about the process. And I “Breaking Bad” led to be in our car going out and engineering-related cousin, Marty Sellers, and sponded. made some set visits and doing some technical ad- to eat and if we saw a car professorships at research an aunt, Joanne Edwards. Producer Vince Gillian got to meet all the cast vising on another popu- wreck on 69, he would go universities. She gets to visit former told her he didn’t have and crew. It was fabu- lar TV series, “The Big back and help and stayed “I still am active in is- classmates at class re- enough money to pay a lous.” Bang Theory.” there until an ambulance sues related to women unions. science advisor, but he But she had a totally But the producers and arrived. That’s the way he and minorities,” she said. “Eufaula was a good would appreciate advice. separate life from the TV writers didn’t have a lot was. “I still teach Organic school. It prepared me “He was trying to get series, including working of questions for her, since “For a long time he was Chemistry and I am still very well. I didn’t realize the science right,” Nelson on grants as well as teach- they had a full-time ad- the only doctor in town. doing research, such as how well it prepared me said. “Most shows get the ing. visor. Mostly, they asked His father also had been on how what we teach in English, punctuation science really wrong.” The premise of the TV her how to pronounce a doctor.” impacts students, how and spelling,” she said. She came aboard at series is the moral dilem- certain chemicals. Nelson attended OU they think of things. That “Not all students in col- the end of season one, in ma of a chemistry teacher “I did get to visit the and received a BS in is in its infancy.” lege have learned those 2008. turning to a life of crime set,” Nelson said. chemistry. Along the way, Nelson things in high school. “Sometimes, when after learning he has stage She said she has done “I changed my mind got married, had one son, “I hope other kids they wanted help, they three cancer. a lot of other things, such about becoming a doc- John, and divorced. growing up in Oklahoma, would send me pages out Initially, Nelson was a as being an expert wit- tor when I was getting my As busy as she is, Nel- especially in the Eufaula of a script or give me a little concerned. ness in courtrooms. bachelor’s degree,” she said. son manages to make area, will be able to look call,” Nelson said. “I un- “At the beginning I “But TV was interest- She received her Phd it back to Eufaula from at what I’ve done and derstood that I needed to worried about it. I didn’t ing and being President at the University of Texas time to time to visit a few understand they can do answer pretty quickly, as know if I wanted to be of the American Chem- in Austin and did post- relatives and friends who what they want. They just they were on a timetable.” associated with a show istry Society was fabulous graduate work at Purdue still live here. have to work at it.” When they asked her that deals with making – I travelled all over the University in Lafayette, to correct a script, she meth. I just about decid- world representing the Indiana and then started would do it, explaining to ed against it, wondering if ACS,” Nelson said. interviewing for teaching them what was appropri- it was going to taint my World travel and tele- positions. ate language. reputation. I have always vision were not in Nel- The interviews took Anglers “I always used the been totally legal and son’s sights when she was her back to the Univer- minimalistic approach, honest. attending high school in sity of Oklahoma, where changing as few words as “But then I decided Eufaula, whose alumnae she received an offer and Restaurant possible. They really ap- this would be a wonder- included her mother and has been there since ever OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK preciated that. They knew ful opportunity to do her grandparents. then. 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PAGE A4 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • Thursday, April 22, 2021 Opinions

When little girls grow up the hard way

you into unwanted sexual activity. This includes any behaviors that intimidate or frighten, hurt or humili- ate, or injure and wound someone. That is NOT love! That is ABUSE! American energy produces According to the CDC 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have suffered sexual violence at some point in global stabilization their lives. These assaults are life-changing events for No little girl grows up dreaming about her Prince far too many of us and are often compounded by a During the first• days of in domestic gas produc- Charming beating her or raping her. I promise you, cultural perception that wants to place blame back on his administration, Presi- tion and export terminal she never thought that the person she fell in love with the victim rather than the perpetrator. Because of this dent Joe Biden issued a capacity. and who claimed to love her would ever take advan- “victim blaming”, many survivors have a long, hard series of reckless execu- When the Biden Ad- tage of her physically or emotionally. Yet here she is, road ahead of them to find healing, accountability and tive orders that directly ministration guts Ameri- trembling in a steaming, hot shower halfway dressed justice. attacked American en- can energy production, - torn, ashamed and unable to process what has just However, when we give these victims their voice ergy. Unfortunately, these we export less oil and happened to her even though she said no. Why didn’t back and they get the chance to become more than actions have even more natural gas. This forces he stop? Did he not hear her? She screamed it out just a sad, maddening statistic, then they become em- problematic concerns be- our trading partners to many times, over and over again. Why did he keep powered to be more than survivors. They become a yond our borders. rely on unfriendly na- hurting her as she cried for him to stop? As hard as it voice that rocks the legislation and justice is finally In his executive or- tions, like Russia and is to picture this scene, unfortunately it happens every served. ders, President Biden Iran, for their energy and day to some woman, man or child. As a woman who knows what it was like to be sexu- placed a moratorium on puts global stability at April is Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness ally assaulted even as a child, I now understand the new oil and gas leasing risk. For example, in 2009 Month and though it hurts when little girls or boys importance of having a voice for all victims of sexu- and stopped construc- Russia single-handedly grow up the hard way, it is not their fault. Anyone can al assault or child abuse. We must not be silent any tion of the Keystone XL created an energy crisis be a victim of sexual assault, regardless of age, race, longer. We will not be victim blamed or shamed for Pipeline. Both orders had by cutting off gas flow to religion, education or social status. The fact is sexual something that was not our fault. But instead we will numerous consequences, Ukraine following a sup- assault and child abuse happen on a daily basis and rise like a mighty army and we will take back the in- including killing thou- ply contract dispute. can occur at anytime by a boyfriend or girlfriend, a nocence stolen, the trust broken and the confidence sands of jobs, raising President Biden and spouse or family member, a friend or acquaintance or that was taken. We will find our voice again and we energy costs, slowing Congressional Demo- by even a stranger. The reality is victims should never will teach others the importance of consent. We will economic growth, and crats are aiming to elimi- be blamed. rise again and empower others to do the same because putting American energy nate fossil fuels entirely. Nobody has the right to force you or manipulate little girls shouldn’t grow up the hard way. security at risk. Already, Without American en- they have resulted in a ergy on the global mar- net increase in crude oil ket, we are creating a mo- imports of two million nopoly for hostile nations do. This bipartisan effort both dealt with schools. barrels per day. and the world is at their For the Children to strip language from Advocates interested By threatening our mercy when it comes to another bill and allocate in the original bill sup- energy security, Presi- energy. emergency funds for aid ported the work done by dent Biden has failed to As a member of the was justified. the bill’s author and were understand one major House Energy and Com- Another happened caught off-guard when it premise: American en- merce and Intelligence in 2010 on a tort reform was gutted with language ergy produces global sta- Committees, I will con- compromise to allow for from another bill that bilization. tinue to fight back against “loser pays” legislation died earlier. American energy pro- this disastrous agenda. This shucking legislature… when that portion was “Frustration” does not duction not only bol- We cannot stand by and left out of the primary adequately express our We are going to “get in It is bad practice, allow- sters our own energy let our country, as well bill. A bill was shucked to feeling over losing a bill independence, but also as our allies, be taken ad- the weeds” this week on a ing ideas to avoid public complete the agreement. which could help save rule once rigidly followed scrutiny by skipping steps provides our trade part- vantage of when there is This year, much of the young lives. ners with reliable power an abundance of energy in the Oklahoma Legisla- in the legislative process. shucking puts language We ask lawmakers to ture. It makes it difficult for ad- from a non-aggressive resources right here at into a different title of resist the temptation to nation. The United States home. In prior years when vocates to follow an idea state law; normally not “shuck” bills with noble a bill was cast aside, not when a bill is publicized has been a net exporter Want to stay up-to-date allowed because such an ideas in the rush to resur- of Liquified Natural Gas on what I’m doing in Okla- considered in commit- by its number to identify amendment is not “ger- rect dead bills, worthy or tee or not brought up in merits and it suddenly (LNG) to South Korea, homa and Washington mane.” not. Instead, we ask them Japan, Spain, and the on your behalf? Sign up a legislative chamber, that becomes something com- Amendments contain- to work with each other was it – the bill was dead. pletely different. This is United Kingdom largely for my newsletter by visit- ing subject matter not to find bills more in line because of our increases ing Mullin.house.gov/. This year, lawmakers are confusing and frustrating adequately related to the with the original con- using a practice called for those not watching subject of the measure cept and file a germane “shucking” to resurrect the process closely; it also under consideration are amendment, or work with ideas that failed to ad- costs time and money to ruled “non-germane” and House and Senate leaders vance. educate citizens about the are not allowed unless who can file bills anytime “Shucking” is not a change. two-thirds of lawmakers through a relatively new typo or mispronounced In the past, only the vote to suspend the rules. process allowed under dirty word. “Shucking” is most extreme situations Even amendments in current rules. Letters Policy a process the 2019 Okla- when a large majority the same title of law can We asked lawmakers homa House of Repre- of lawmakers agreed to be non-germane if they to restore the original The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for sentatives Legislative contend with something are not close to the same Emergency Action Plan publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of The Indian Manual called “a measure emergent was shucking concept as the original language, and fortunately Journal staff. Letters should not be over 500 words. which has been so greatly employed, and rarely on bill. they did, although plac- Editing may be necessary for space or clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel changed from its original something controversial. A bill was “shucked” ing it in House Bill 1801. or invasion of privacy, but ideas will not be altered. 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to work with Carrie Slat- mental health center in This Week at the Capitol ton-Hodges, Commis- eastern Oklahoma would The Indian Journal sioner of Mental Health, serve our citizens well. State Rep. Randy Randleman and Justin Brown of the Furthermore, I’ve been actively looking at the Oklahoma’s Oldest Newspaper (405) 557-7375 Dept. of Human Services (Established 1876) [email protected] to gather data about the mining industry and its mental health needs in regulations. I know some We’re almost two- their inspection plans of my constituents have Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. eastern Oklahoma. This (USPS 261-620) thirds of the way done and legislative requests. It will help us determine a had issues with how close with the session. We was very interesting and location for the new com- their homes or housing heard 115 bills in the informative to hear more munity mental health additions are to these Jeff Mayo, Publisher House this week, and details about the seed-to- center in our area of the mines, and I’m working Shauna Belyeu, General Manager still have about 200 more sale system, which is in state. to address this concern. Jerry Fink, Managing Editor Senate bills available to the process of being im- Ending the stigma sur- As the House prepares Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor consider next week. After plemented by early May. rounding mental health to hear more Senate bills Jean Gawf, Advertising Representative next week’s deadline to A few weeks ago, I and addressing deeply- next week, please feel LaDonna Rhodes, Staff Writer pass legislation out of the highlighted some of the rooted trauma is vital to free to reach out to my office with thoughts on Daphanie Hutton, Classifieds/Legals opposite chamber, we’ll education reform bills treating many individu- Gina Cato, Composing start hearing budget bills. we’re working on this ses- als in our district. Com- bills. You can reach me at (405) 557-7375 or randy. I’m a member of the sion— House Bill 2078, munity health centers are 918-689-2191 House Rural Caucus, Senate Bill 783 and Sen- key to reducing mental randleman@okhouse. which meets regularly to ate Bill 229. These bills disorders in children and gov. Toll-free: 1-866-236-7437 discuss issues facing ru- address public school fi- adolescents. Studies show Additionally, if you ral areas of the state and nancing and open trans- that 75% of someone’s want to watch our discus- Your Newspaper, Published To Merit Your Respect potential legislative so- fers. HB2078 and SB783 sions on the House floor, Per Year In County ...... $38 personality is developed $ lutions. In our meeting have already been signed by age 9, so early inter- you can do so by visiting Per Year In State of Oklahoma ...... 40 this past Wednesday, we into law by the Governor, the House website, www. Per Year Out of State ...... $45 ventions are important. Individual Copies ...... $1.00 heard from the director and the House expects to Often, people go to an okhouse.gov, and click- ing “Audio/Video” in the Periodicals postage paid at Eufaula, OK 74432 of the Oklahoma Medi- hear SB229 this upcom- emergency room when Published weekly at 109 S. Main, Eufaula Oklahoma cal Marijuana Authority ing week. I’ve been in they really need mental far right column. All live- POSTMASTER: Send change of address to (OMMA) Kelly Williams, discussions about these health services; it’s esti- streams will appear there, The Indian Journal, 109 S. Main, Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 Ph.D., regarding OM- education reform bills mated that 53% of emer- and you can also go back MA’s current focus on with superintendents in gency room visits in our to rewatch portions of compliance and enforce- my district. state are non-emergen- our floor work when that Copyright 2021 Cookson Hills Publihers, Inc. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. ment. She also outlined I am also continuing cies. A new community See RANDLEMAN, page A5

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143 Years ago cruiting office announced today that he would be at Saturday, September 29, 1877 the Eufaula draft board early Thursday to accept en- IndianThe Eufaula Journal listments for the United States navy. LoCaL ITeMs •••• - Wm. Fryer has the contract for building the new office for the Journal. The lumber is on the ground. 50 Years ago - Not a great bore and yet G.W. Grayson found Thursday, April 15, 1971 plenty of water there, and it’s not far from the door. - Mrs. W.P. Adair, of the Cherokee Nation, is visit- Local efforts Initiated In support of Calley ing her mother at Elk creek, and will do the Interna- tional Fair. Stories from the past A Korean War Veteran, an Oklahoma State Tech student and an Okmulgee American Legion Post have LeTTer To THe eDITor started drives to aid Lt. William Calley Jr. Mr. Editor – The thirty-second session of the In- JERRY FINK, MANAGING EDITOR B.C. Clyde Williamson opened his drive with bum- dian Mission Conference convened at Stringtown, per stickers reading “Free Calley” and has had his Choctaw Nation, Sept. 20th, 1877. The Bishop not tric and Power Company of this city at a cost of several name and address printed at the bottom of the sticker having arrived the conference was called to order by thousand dollars and paid for by the property owners so that anyone interested in displaying a sticker may New fireworks the Secretary of the former conference and organized in the districtordinance giving proposed Eufaula a real city appearance. contact him. by electing Rev. Young Ewing President and Rev. E.R. Many of our citizens expressing their sentiments (ed. Note - Calley was convicted by court martial Shapard Secretary. that it is one of if not the greatest improvements the for the premeditated killings of 22 unarmed South city ever had and gives us in the business district one Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai massacre on March INTerNaTIoNaL FaIr aT MUsKogee of the very best lighted and most attractive streets to 16, 1968). The preparations for the International Fair this be in any city in Oklahoma. week at Muskogee exceed those of any previous year edmondson supports Calley and at this writing give promise to the most complete LaYINg graVeL oN JeFF HIgHWaY Congressman Ed Edmondson introduced a resolu- success. The Davis Construction Company began the latter tion this past week urging the immediate and full par- The number of entries already exceed those of any part of last week laying gravel on the Jefferson High- don of First Lieutenant William L. Calley. previous year, and the valuable livestock is beyond the way that is to run from the Jefferson Highway bridge Edmondson said he introduced the resolution be- most sanguine expectation. crossing the South Canadian river that joins McIn- cause he believes it reflects the deep feelings of the W.R. Robertson of Springfield, Mo. has nine head tosh County to Pittsburg County on the south, to run majority of Americans. of choice cattle and others arriving by train to be en- north through the county to Muskogee County on tered today. Of fine horses there is an excellent show, the north with practically all grading completed and Lake association Meeting at arrowhead sheep and hogs also, which we shall note more in de- bridges and culverts in. The annual meeting and banquet of the Lake Eu- tail hereafter. faula Association will be held the evening of April 20, eUFaULa sCHooLs 1971 at Arrowhead Lodge. CHeroKee rePreseNTaTIVes Eufaula’s public schools will close next week with •••• To WasHINgToN perhaps the most successful term we have ever had. Hon. W. P. Ross and H.T. Landrum of the Cherokee Our schools now rank among the very best in the state. 25 Years ago Nation left for Washington city on the 21st, accredited The school board, the superintendent, the teachers, Thursday, May 16, 1996 Delegates to look after the Cherokee interests during pupils and patrons are to be congratulated for their the session of Congress that convenes on the 15th of splendid co-operation in putting Eufaula on the map Truck Plunges off 69 onto 9, Potter’s October in special session. Perhaps no better selection as one of the best school towns in the state. supervisor Is Killed could have been made, and none who possesses more •••• A 32-year-old Potter’s Sausage Company super- fully the confidence of the majority of the Cherokee visor was killed instantly this past Friday when his people. 75 Years ago semi-truck struck a bridge rail guard on Highway 69 ••••• Thursday, April 11, 1946 and plunged onto Highway 9. Dead at the scene was Kenneth Day who had 100 Years ago WorLD HoPe For PeaCe sTILL worked for the Durant sausage company for the past Thursday, May 12, 1921 LIes WTH U.N.o. 10 years. At the organizational meeting of the United Na- Day had exchanged vehicles at Checotah and was orDINaNCe regULaTINg TraFFIC IN tions, held in San Francisco last year, there was unani- driving one of the company’s trucks back to Durant at eUFaULa To Be eNForCeD mously adopted a set of lofty principles dealing with the time of the accident. Fifteen Mile Speed Limit in City; Children Under international relations. These principles met with a 16 years of Age Will Be Permitted to Drive Automo- profession of faith and good will from all nations rep- Mega Funn amusement Park To open Friday biles resented, and later became the charter of the United Eufaula’s Mega Funn Amusement Park will open For the benefit of the traveling public and the citi- Nations. Friday, May 17, at noon after being closed for the win- zens in general, the Journal in this week’s issue is The world thus placed its faith in U.N.O. as an in- ter months. There will be plenty of pool and air hockey publishing city ordinances regulating traffic upon the strument of peace. The test of the good faith of any tables, plus about 18 games will be added to the center. streets and avenues of the city of Eufaula, and provid- nation lies in living up to those commitments. With added attractions such as volleyball court ing penalties. with surrounding benches, shelves for storage around We hope every citizen in Eufaula will read this or- sTaLIN’s sTaTeMeNT the bath houses, new obstacles on the golf course, bat- dinance carefully and govern themselves accordingly. Joe Stalin says he doesn’t want war. Moreover, he ting cages and the water slide, Debby Bedford, man- doesn’t believe that other nations want war. He does ager, stated, “There is fun for everyone and kids can eUFaULa’s greaT WHITe WaY BrIgHT believe by supporting U.N.O. and by pouring out our play volleyball for free.” as NooN DaY sUN deep belief in peace, to counteract the vicious propa- Bright Lights in Downtown District is City’s Great- ganda for war, we can keep the peace and move toward Multi-County grand Jurors stringing est Improvement a better life. It’s good to have Stalin say these things, as out eufaula Probe Bright as the noon day sun, is Eufaula’s Great White he did clearly and with dignity. The state multi-county grand jury met on May 6 to Way, that was turned on in the city’s downtown dis- hear more testimony on the City of Eufaula’s financial trict for the first time her Thursday night of last week. NaVY reCrUITer Here eVerY THUrsDaY transactions, and once again failed to hand down any The White Way was installed by the Pioneer Elec- R.N. Watson, F.C.S., 1-c, of the Muskogee naval re- indictments.

represents his party. gress is not doing its job the Constitution. that revolted against a ty- This is exactly how the if Congress does not pass Now that we have ad- rant in 1776. The Found- Founders envisioned it, the laws that he desires. dressed procedure, let’s ers wanted Americans to but without the parties. All presidents who quickly address the con- have that right if needed The Constitution was make this claim assume tent. We need some again. written so that the presi- action is agreeing with common-sense gun laws. Dr. James Finck is a dent did not represent them. In today’s particu- The mass shootings need Professor of History at the the will of the people. If lar case about gun con- to stop. However, the fact University of Science and Executive Orders - Part III the Founders had wanted trol, however, Congress is that one man and his pen Arts of Oklahoma and All Americans should people? The answer is a popular vote to choose not acting because it can’t. can make such an impor- Chair of the Oklahoma be concerned about Presi- no. That was never the the president, they could Though most Democrats tant decision by himself, Civil War Symposium. dent Biden’s recent execu- Founders’ intention when have done so. Instead support gun reforms, not and against the wishes of To receive daily historical tive order on gun control. creating the Constitu- electors are chosen to all Democrats do. In oth- Congress, is the reason we posts, follow Historically Try to forget for a mo- tion. Biden did win the vote for the president. er words, Congress is not have the Second Amend- Speaking at Historically- ment, if you can, whether presidency, but he only Although the people making new gun restric- ment to begin with. It speaking.blog or on Face- you agree with Biden or won the popular vote by elect the electors today, tions because it does not was an armed citizenry book. not and try instead to 51.3%. In other words, that was not the case have the votes in the Sen- focus on the procedure. he really only represents when the nation first ate to pass any legislation. Biden is falling back on about half of the ideas of started. The point of the The Democrats would the two justifications that Americans. Electoral College is to ac- need every vote, plus the other presidents have Even if the percent- tually separate the people vice-president to pass used to skirt the Con- age was much higher, he from the president. Con- with a simple majority, stitution, that Congress represents the nation as gress is where there is a let alone ten Republicans is not doing its job and a whole, not the people direct vote, at first only in votes to pass the filibus- that he is only following individually. That is the the House, but today in ter. The Democrats have the will of the American job of Congress. Con- both houses of Congress. neither. There are some people. However, is that gress is made up of both When a president makes moderate Democratic statement true? In some parties proportional to an executive order, that senators who oppose the ways, yes. But, histori- the political ideologies goes against Congress. In current gun control laws. cally speaking, presidents of the people. Congress fact, he is actually fight- In this case, the action is were never supposed to represents the will of the ing the will of the people, the Senate saying that it represent the people’s will people. Even if your rep- not representing it. does not support current and sometimes non-ac- resentative is from a dif- Secondly, should the gun law proposals, which tion is action. ferent party, congressmen president act if Congress is different from the Sen- First, let’s look at the represent all Americans refuses to do so? The ate doing nothing. idea of representation. virtually, so your ideas answer is no. The Con- If the Congress, which Does the president are represented – unlike stitution says, “All leg- represents the will of the represent the will of the the president who only islative Powers herein people, decided against granted shall be vested in new laws and the presi- a Congress of the United dent used an executive States.” No second clause order to circumvent Con- stipulates, “or with the gress to pass laws anyway, RANDLEMAN president in times of in- that makes the president action or if things do not a tyrant. The Founders from page A4 go the president’s way.” were scared of a tyranni- day’s session concludes. the Oklahoma House of This is American Gov- cal president when they Thank you for the priv- Representatives, which in- ernment 101. Only Con- wrote our founding doc- ilege of representing you cludes portions of Haskell, gress can make laws. ument, hence they put For all your advertising needs... at the State Capitol. LeFlore, McIntosh, Musk- Thirdly, sometimes in- in checks and balances. Rep. Randy Randleman ogee, Pittsburg and Se- action is action. The pres- Bypassing Congress goes Jean @ 918-689-2191 represents District 15 in quoyah Counties. ident assumes that Con- against the very fabric of

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Lake Eufaula Christian Church woman realizes that this Application: We can all Wednesday Night Bible Pastor Jeremy Little in- have nothing to do with you don’t see a harvest is the Messiah and goes be influencers for Christ. Study starts at 6:30 p.m. vites and welcomes you social media or numbers doesn’t mean the seed to tell others. Like Jesus, Our love and compassion We are currently study- to join us at Lake Eufaula of followers. Each of us hasn’t taken root. Jesus our conduct should make to share the gospel should ing the Andy Stanley se- Christian Church. are influencers through shows us how to be an in- an unbeliever want to feel define us. Keep planting ries, “Christian, It’s Not This was week one of our love and compassion fluencer in speech, con- more connected to Jesus. the seeds, and remember What You Think.” “Becoming An Influ- for others. We are not duct, and love. Jesus accepts you as you that the harvest is not al- Our youth group di- encer” from Matthew 5 selling anything, and our John 4: The Samaritan are and wants to quench ways instant nor obvious. vides into elementary and John 4. Main Idea: love and compassion for Woman at the Well: Jesus your eternal thirst. The seeds will grow. Be and secondary classes We have no idea how others can change lives. was speaking with a Sa- John 4: 28-30 This the salt and light for Je- for Bible Study. Awaken one conversation, one Matthew 5: 13-16. “You maritan woman who was woman who was ostra- sus. Student Ministry offers a word of encouragement, are the salt of the earth— an outcast in her com- cized in her community Are you seeking salva- faith-filled youth group or one expression of love and you are the light of munity. Normally, a Jew became an influencer for tion? 1. Hear the Word. study. A youth leader- might change some- the world.” A Christian, would not associate with Jesus. Each of us has the (Romans 10:17) 2. Believe ship team comprised of one’s life for the king- like salt, is meant to be a a Samaritan. But, this was ability to be an influencer the Word (Mark16:16) 3. Jeremy, Matt Helms, Bo dom of God. In today’s preservative to help puri- Jesus. for Jesus by our love, con- Repent of Sins (Luke 13:3 Banfield, Jesse Walker, culture,” an influencer is fy and preserve the world John 4: 7-10: Jesus asks duct, and compassion for 4. Confess Christ (Matt. Kenley Flinn and Sierra defined as one who has from evil. The light of Je- her for a drink, then tells others. God didn’t use 10:32) 5. Be immersed in Adams teach and guide the power to affect pur- sus is also to illuminate her that He can offer wa- a cultural celebrity. He baptism (Acts 2:38). the students each week. chase decision of others the world to drive the ter to quench her eternal didn’t use a platform. He If you are searching for If you are looking for a because of their author- darkness away. Salt and thirst. She becomes un- used an ostracized wom- a church where the Bible respite from the trials and ity, knowledge, or rela- light will help preserve comfortable and changes an to influence others; is preached and taught as tribulations of today’s tionship with their audi- the world from evil. Our the subject. As a witness, Don’t let today’s culture God’s divine word then world and a place to wor- ence.” But, a disciple of biblical influence starts like Jesus, we should gen- define your influence. join us at Lake Eufaula ship and study in spirit Christ sees influence in a with people and relation- tly guide the conversation Jesus showed us that the Christian Church. Join and in truth, then join us! much different perspec- ships; we are not focused back to Christ. Jesus does gospel was to be shared us for coffee, donuts, and Take Your 2021 journey tive. We identify with on platforms. Jesus is our not condemn her. He in- with all people. When the Sunday School at 10 a.m. with us! parents, grandparents, focus. But, as an influenc- fluences her through His cultural world saw an im- The adult class is cur- If you can’t join us, coaches, teachers, min- er, we must realize that speech and conduct. moral woman, Jesus saw rently studying the Book watch us on LECC Face- isters and family friends our influence on others John 4: 25-27 From a miracle. What kind of of Matthew. book group or our You- as influencers in our life. is not always instant nor Jesus’ compassion and influence is the world Our worship service Tube channel, Lake Eu- Influencers from Christ obvious. But, just because kindness, the Samaritan seeing from you? Life starts at 11 a.m. Our faula Christian Church. Trinity Episcopal Church of love and compassion? we know? How well are ing words of love.” During these first few Jesus until he blesses and and love of God through- To situations that cry out we doing that?! “What is a witness weeks after Easter, we are breaks bread with them at out our lives, but we don’t for justice? Our own ex- Our guest celebrant of the grace and mercy privileged to “tag along” the end of the day. Then always recognize his periences with Jesus em- this past Sunday, Father and love of God to do? with the disciples as they suddenly realize that presence among us. power us to carry on his Lance Schmitz, told us in Live and love well. Show their lives are profoundly the Risen Lord has been We, too, have to let go mission in the world and his sermon: “Our lives are grace and be grace. Pray changed and they de- with them the whole of some of our old ex- to make a difference. We witnesses to the grace and earnestly for others and velop a whole new sense time, and they excitedly pectations and be will- aren’t supposed to simply mercy of God as revealed learn each day to love of who Jesus is, who they rush back to Jerusalem to ing embrace new under- keep trudging along the most perfectly in the life, yourselves and others are and what their lives share this good news with standings of how Jesus road with our heads hung death and resurrection more. With simple acts are to be about. the rest of the disciples is present in us and in down, or hiding in our of Jesus Christ. We have of love you will begin a Consider the story of (Luke 24:13-35). our world. We have to rooms, keeping to our- countless opportunities revolution of the heart Cleopas and his compan- Jesus later appears to be willing to be radically selves. every day to be windows and conspire with God ion as they journey along all of them again, telling changed and made into Are we as convinced, for others to see the heal- to bring about a new and the road to Emmaus the them that “Repentance new people as the full excited and joyful as these ing, grace and mercy of healed world.” evening of Jesus’ Resur- and forgiveness of sins realization of Jesus’ pres- first disciples were about God. Talk about your life That is what our lives rection. They do not yet are to be proclaimed in ence sinks into our hearts the presence of our Risen with others, talk about as Christians are to be know that Jesus is alive (my) name to all nations, and minds. And then we Lord among us? Do we your church, talk about about! and are mourning his beginning from Jerusa- must be witnesses to that value our experiences your history as a follower We invite you to join death when a stranger lem. You are witnesses power and presence of with Jesus and share them of Jesus. Show your love us as we learn to be better joins them on the road. of these things,” (Luke God in our world and in with everyone? Are we as for God by caring for oth- witnesses for our Risen Even though the 24:36-48). our own lives. fearless and determined ers; show your fidelity to Lord. Sunday worship stranger explains all the We are witnesses, too! Where will our road as the first apostles were God by being faithful in and Holy Communion Scriptures to them and What happens when WE to Emmaus lead us? To to share his Good News, love towards everyone are at 10am, 305 W. High, how they relate to the experience the presence those who need to hear even if we have to strug- you meet; show your Eufaula, 918-452-2369. Messiah, they do not of our Risen Lord? We the Good News of the gle with our own limited compassion by steering Face masks and social recognize the stranger as grow in our knowledge Gospel? To people in need abilities to explain what clear of gossip and speak- distancing still required.

Learn to dye cloth at Honey Springs Battlefield on May 1 Plumb Theatre News Honey Springs Battle- Kathy Dickson, direc- can be taken home. and beverages. MATTIE MALOY one can sing those classic field will host a workshop tor of Museums and His- Each item brought by For more informa- With thankful hearts, country songs like Paul teaching the basics of toric Sites for the Okla- participants to be dyed tion regarding the we are fully opening Maloy, and transport us dyeing cloth with indigo homa Historical Society, should be washed to re- workshop and the Hon- Plumb Theatre Doors back to a more uncom- on Saturday, May 1, from will lead the workshop, move any sizing and ey Springs Battlefield, again. plicated, more basic time. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. teaching the process of soaked in water for at email honeysprings@ There still will be some Friday night is Love The cost is $30 per dyeing cloth with indigo least 72 hours before the okhistory. or alynn@ precautions in place to Offering night and Satur- group of two. Pre-regis- and discussing other nat- workshop. okhistory.org, or call 918- safeguard our Plumb day night is a $5 donation tration is required, and ural dyes. Each group will receive 473-5572. family. at the door. participation is limited to This hands-on work- materials and written in- Honey Springs Battle- Our Friday night Gos- Both nights, doors 10 groups. shop will teach the basics structions to prepare a field is located east of U.S. pel Show has been a bless- open at 6 p.m. and shows Because this is an out- of indigo dyeing, so par- future indigo vat at home. Highway 69 between Ok- ing to all of us during this start at 7 p.m. door workshop, it will be ticipants are encouraged This workshop will be taha and Checotah. The past season of ups and Don’t forget: Gospel postponed or canceled to dress for the mess. conducted according to Visitor Center is located downs. No better time Fest 2021 will be Sept. in the event of inclement Each group will receive a social distancing guide- on a hill in close proximi- to Praise the Lord, than 24-25. weather. skein of merino wool pre- lines. All activity will be ty to the Oklahoma Blues when tough times come Already booking and Participants will be no- pared for dyeing. outdoors and tables will Hall of Fame in Renties- our way. We appreciate planning for large crowds tified prior to the work- Participants are en- be spaced eight feet apart. ville. Take the second left all of you so much. and great blessings! shop of any postpone- couraged to bring other Please dress for outdoor after reaching the Okla- In keeping along these Come be a part of this ment or cancelation. small items for dyeing— weather and for getting homa Blues Hall of Fame lines, our Saturday night special event. Please call 918-473-5572 indigo is perfect for tie- messy. Bring your own Museum (driving from Country Show will be Plumb Theatre or email alynn@okhis- dyeing. Cotton or linen chair and rubber gloves the west). back in full force. No 918-360-9329 tory.org to reserve your will give best results. if you do not want to spot. If paying by check, Two-gallon dye vats dye your hands as well. please make it out to the with lids will be provided, Participants should also Friends of Honey Springs. used during the class, and bring their own snacks Lily’s Law moves to Governor’s desk OKLAHOMA CITY and medical struggles, ready requires hospitals – The Oklahoma House these families should be to abide by this policy; of Representatives today made aware that they however, many fami- gave approval to Lily’s have the option to decide lies choose to seek care Law to ensure all fami- what happens with their at birthing centers or lies can have a say in the child’s body, regardless of other medical facilities. disposition of remains of where the family sought SB647 would require a child who was stillborn medical treatment,” said these facilities to follow or miscarried. Stark, who worked as a the same guidelines as Senate Bill 647, au- registered nurse for 15 hospitals. thored by Sen. Adam years. “Miscarriage are If no directive is given Pugh, R-Edmond, and a taboo topic, but the by the family within 14 Rep. Marilyn Stark, R- struggles these families days, the facility may dis- Bethany, would require face should be discussed. pose of the remains per birthing centers and These families should their own policy. other medical facilities to know their options, and Senate Bill 647 was keep a written policy to I hope that Senate Bill approved by the House allow for the family to di- 647 will truly help fami- 93-0. Having previously rect the disposition of the lies through the grieving passed the Senate, it now remains of the child. process.” moves to the Governor’s “In the haze of grief Current statute al- desk to be considered.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE A7 Obituaries

Susan Diane Scroggins Eubanks Thomas ‘Tom’ Dean Reid May 28, 1960 - April 11, 2021 Sept. 19, 1945 – April 14, 2021

State University. During while living at the lake. his teaching career. He ents. He built beauti- her college years, Susan Susan loved cooking taught middle school in ful stained-glass pieces. enjoyed her time being a (a great cook at that), Alma for 12 years. While Some of his stained-glass member of Alpha Gam- known for her peanut in Alma, he and Caro- windows are still dis- ma Delta where she lived clusters state-wide! She lyn started their family; played in churches in in “the house” making loved reading, doing two years apart, they had Alma and in Eufaula. He many life-long friends. crossword puzzles and two daughters. Tom was was also an artist and During and after col- playing computer games. heavily involved in the would spend many hours lege, Susan worked at the Susan always put oth- small Alma community. on paintings that now 3M Company as well as ers first. She had a great He was a charter member decorate his home and the City of Weatherford. sense of humor, some- of the Jaycees chapter and the homes of his chil- She even did a short stint times a bit off the wall; it a charter member of the dren. He would spend working the door at the was one of the things that Kiwanis Club. time in his shop building legendary J.C. Cowboys. made her special. One When he left teach- gorgeous furniture that In May 1986, Susan of her sayings was “I am ing, Tom and Carolyn is still being used every presented the family with a book of useless knowl- moved to Oklahoma and day. Susan Diane Scrog- a son, Hunter Murdock. edge,” and another would he stayed in the youth Tom will be remem- gins Eubanks passed at Hunter brought much joy be if she saw a loose dog, Thomas “Tom” Dean service field working bered for his dry sense of St. Francis Hospital in and love to Susan’s life. she would comment the Reid – a teacher to hun- for Wesleyan Youth Ser- humor, his witty way with Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sun- She loved him with every dog “broke jail.” dreds, a mentor to many vices and Eastern Okla- words and his lifetime day, April 11, 2021, after a ounce of her being. Dur- Susan was preceded in and a friend to all - passed homa Youth Services. He loyalty to the Arkansas short illness. ing Hunter’s high school death by her parents Ray away on April 14, 2021 in worked for 29 years serv- Razorbacks. He would Susan was born May days, Susan was able to and Nancy Scroggins, her the home he shared with ing hundreds of Oklaho- be the first person to 1960, to Ray and Nancy relive many of her joys grandmothers, Doris Ship- his wife Carolyn. He was ma children. help whenever asked and Hunteman Scroggins of participating in a high man Hunteman and Ellen 75. Living on Eufaula Lake would always take the in the old downtown school band by serving as Wingo Blakely, as well as Tom was born on lent himself to a small time to explain how to do Edmond Hospital. The the Band Parent Associa- several aunts, uncles, cous- Sept. 19, 1945 in Har- business opportunity. He something to his girls or family lived in several tion President. Susan was ins a very special aunt - rison, Arkansas to Dean owned a propeller repair grandchildren. Oklahoma communities: able to bond with Hunter Dorothy Hunteman, and and Ettena Reid. He and service that occupied a His memory will be Oklahoma City, Weath- and many of his buddies her beloved basset hounds, his siblings were raised lot of his free time over a cherished and kept alive erford, Elk City and Enid through this experience. Charlie and Taby. in Fort Smith, Arkan- span of about five years. by his adoring wife, Car- before settling in Wilbur- The family moved to Susan is survived by sas. Tom graduated from Tom retired in 2010 olyn Reid, of the home. ton for 11 years. El Reno, Oklahoma in her husband Ken, her Northside High School and he and Carolyn His children, Fonda and At the beginning of Su- 1996. At that time, Su- son Hunter of El Reno, in Fort Smith and went moved to Sapulpa to be Rodney Hefner of Guth- san’s senior year in high san earned her insurance as well as Hunter’s girl- on to earn a Bachelor of closer to their children. rie, Okla. and Carrie and school, the family moved license and began com- friend Linda Keller and Science in Education at Tom received a lifesav- John Paris of Tulsa, Okla. back to Weatherford, muting to Oklahoma her daughter, Lexi, loving the College of the Ozarks ing heart transplant in He will also be remem- Oklahoma. City to work for Tall Paul and caring, sister San- in Clarksville, Arkansas. 1996. He was a 24-year bered by his four grand- In high school, Susan Mead Insurance. In 1999, dy Scroggins of Hydro, Tom was wise beyond his and 7-month survivor. children: Brett, Steely, enjoyed being a member she began working for the Oklahoma, and in-laws education. Many family He considered living Claire and Levi and his of the Wilburton Digger Oklahoma State Insur- Loyd and Sue Eubanks and friends would often with a heart transplant sister, Anette and DeWitt Band and the Weather- ance Commission. She of Eufaula. Susan leaves seek his advice and wis- challenging yet an unbe- Nix. ford Eagle Band where served there until 2002, at behind dear friends and dom. lievable gift that he was Tom was preceded she played the saxophone, that time she transferred brother/sister-in-law, By middle school, Tom honored to receive. In- in death by his parents, was a twirler and part of to the Oklahoma State Cliff and Mandy Eubanks had met the love of his tegris Health presented Dean and Ettena Reid, the rifle team. Treasurer Office. of Keller, Texas, and spe- life, Carolyn Beth Gam- Tom with the Pioneering and three brothers, Jim- After high school, Su- In 2008, Susan met the cial friend, Garnett Rog- mage. He and Carolyn Spirit Award for his years my Reid, Chuck Reid and san continued her educa- love of her life, Ken Eu- ers of Eufaula. She is married on Sept. 1, 1967 of survival with a trans- Bill Reid. tion in Office Administra- banks. They married in survived by a dear friend in Fort Smith and were planted heart. Cremation was en- tion earning a Bachelor December 2009 in Key who she considered married for 54 years. Tom has enjoyed sev- trusted to Schaudt’s Fu- of Science in 1983 from West, Florida. a daughter, Stephanie After college gradu- eral hobbies throughout neral Services in Glen- Southwestern Oklahoma Ken and Susan main- Sewell. A special “thank ation, they made their his life. He enjoyed fish- pool, Oklahoma. tained homes in El Reno you” to Derek Tarwater home in Alma, Arkan- ing, boating and golf. A family service will be and Lake Eufaula, Okla- and Stephanie for sharing sas where he began He had many tal- planned at a later date. Native Arts homa until 2015. At that their daughters, Emily time the couple made and Riley, allowing Su- in the Park set Lake Eufaula their per- san to be their “Granna.” manent home. Susan touched countless for May 1 In 2015, Susan began lives leaving them with The Native Arts in the working for the McIntosh many loving memo- Park show, hosted by the Health Department. Su- ries: the Sandy Bass Bay Eufaula-Canadian Tribe, san loved working for the Group, the McIntosh will be held from 9 a.m. to Health Department; she County Health Depart- 4 p.m., Saturday, May 1 in leaves behind many spe- ment, and the Oklahoma Posey Park, across the street cial friends through this State Treasurer’s Office. from Nichols store in Eu- experience. Her willing- Memorial contributions faula at 2nd Street and Sel- ness to give all has been may be made to Pets & mon Road. essential during the Year People Humane Society, In case of rain, the show of COVID. P.O. Box 850587, Yukon, will be held on Saturday, Ken and Susan shared OK 73085 (405) 350- May 8. Admission is free. many hobbies: traveling, 7387. The taco sale, at 502 cruising, casino-ing, and To view the obituary, Foley, begins at 11 a.m. and laughing. They enjoyed sign the guestbook, and/ continues until the tacos are having friends and fam- or leave a tribute, please, gone. ily spend time with them log into the Cremation The sale is carry out only. at the lake. They love the Society of Oklahoma at Many different tribal na- community of friends https://www.tulsacrema- tions are expected to show- who they have embraced tion.com/. case their art. Artists expected to at- tend include: ESTATE AUCTION Barbara West, Lucille Ol- ive, Tom Barnett, Jackie Jack- Saturday, April 24, 2021 son, Bill Harjo, Eto Foya, Joy 10:00AM White, Katie Rains, Ruthe Longtown, Okla Jones, Nancy Boyett, Loretta Burgess, Sheila Factor, Char- ESTATE OF LEON H. BUSBY lene Colbert and Nelson DIRECTIONS: From east end of Longtown, OK, Harjo Sr. on Hwy #9, turn north on Warren Road Also, Josie Tiger, Chris- (beside Sinclair station). Go a 1/2 mile on Warren Road. tina Screechowl, Kelsey WATCH FOR SIGNS! Rose, Cliff Wilson, Marilyn Jumper, Eva Gibson, Maleah • 1996 Blue Wave MS-57 boat 19ft w/ Johnson Oceanrun- Taylor, Donna Tiger, Steve ner 115 hp motor and 765 mx Minkota trolling motor also White, Bill McCulley, Adam Eagle fish finder & 2 umbrellas (very nice/lake ready). Factor, Susan Kaulay, Doris • 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic w/ 4 wheel drive, 135,000 Cloud and Bird Marie. miles, good tires, 4.0 motor, good interior, garage kept. Also, Nathan Tafoya, Di- xie Tyler, Rachel Scott, Au- • 2009 Kawasaki 4wd ATV w/ dump bed & like new tires gustine Williams, Jon Tiger, (301.5 hrs/gasoline) Kotcv Homati and S&L • Lamar trailer 77 inches wide by 12 ft long w/ drop down Gallery. end gates with dove tail and winch (paint and floor like In addition to the Eufau- new) la-Candadian Tribal Town, Lots of fishing equipment (rods/reels, tackle, etc) the event is sponsored by the Speedaire 110 air compressor • Tools (hand and power) Eufaula Area Arts Coun- Furniture (couch, recliners, table, etc) cil and, in part, made pos- Lots and lots of items too numerous to mention sible by the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National This merchandise has been really well maintained. Endowment for the Arts. EVERYTHING SELLS! Neither these sponsors HELD RAIN OR SHINE! nor the City of Eufaula are For pictures visit us on Facebook @ Parent Auction Service responsible for accidents, injuries or thefts. PARENT AUCTION SERVICE Info: 918-850-3806. 918-618-3764

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COURTESYCOURTESY Rogers County Farm Bureau members donate mestic violence, as part of the OKFB Community Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau President a local food and resource center, as part of the $200 of meat, fruit, vegetables and pantry items to Food Assistance Matching Program. John Grundmann presents a $2,000 donation to OKFB Community Food Assistance Matching Pro- Safenet Services, a local shelter for victims of do- Our Community Market of Pottawatomie County, gram. OKFB, county Farm Bureaus donate more than $20,000 to food assistance organizations

More than $20,000 Matching Program. those of us in agricul- to local food assistance Jackson, Johnston, Kay, Leadership Committees was donated to Okla- The program was de- ture believe feeding fel- organizations.” Latimer, LeFlore, Lin- also donated to the pro- homa food banks, food signed to connect county low Oklahomans is our Thirty-seven county coln, Logan, Murray, gram including Canadian pantries and other food organizations to their duty and responsibility,” Farm Bureaus donated Noble, Okfuskee, Okla- County WLC, Comanche assistance programs by communities by donating said Rodd Moesel, OKFB to local food assistance homa, Okmulgee, Osage, County WLC, Garfield 41 county Farm Bureaus to local food assistance president. “We are proud organizations including Ottawa, Payne, Pontotoc, County WLC and Ot- and county Women’s programs, which OKFB that so many county McIntosh, Caddo, Ca- Pottawatomie, Pushma- tawa County WLC. The Leadership Committees matched up to $100. Farm Bureaus across the nadian, Cherokee, Co- taha, Rogers, Seminole, OKFB Women’s Leader- as a part of Oklahoma “This past year has state stepped up to serve manche, Cotton, Craig, Texas, Tillman, Washing- ship Committee also con- Farm Bureau’s Com- been difficult for many those in need in their Creek, Custer, Garfield, ton and Woodward. tributed to two state-level munity Food Assistance across our state, and communities by donating Grant, Greer, Haskell, Four county Women’s organizations.

Fowler guilty of domestic abuse, gets 45 days in jail A McIntosh County jury issued a At a trial held on April 14 the jury split decision in two charges against dismissed the child abuse allegation but John Michael Fowler Jr., 46, of Checo- convicted Fowler of the domestic abuse tah. charge, which is a misdemeanor. In October, 2020, Fowler was charged District Judge Mike Hogan, following with child abuse and with domestic the jury’s instruction, sentenced Fowler abuse – assault and battery. to 45 days in the county jail.

COURTESY DAV Chapter 3 presented the Texanna Lady Craft- Veterans. Pictured from left to right: Gary Lindley, ers with a plaque to show appreciation for their Kenny Haislip, Becky Blackwell (President of support of Chapter 3 and the McIntosh County Texanna Lady Crafters) and Dan Miller.

COURTESY cutline: Johnna Skinner’s 2nd graders prepare for an exciting reading night April 29 at Hanna Public Schools. Reading in the spotlight at Hanna Hanna Public Schools chance to display their Attendees may sign in Superintendent Chad reading skills. for door prizes. Hull invites everyone to Hull says there will be Reading Specialist attend Reading Night in fun, food and free activities. Teresa Stephens can be the Hanna School caf- A free dinner will be contacted at tstaphens@ eteria at 6 p.m., Thursday, served at 7 p.m., after a hanna.k12.ok.us or Han- April 29. brief explanation of Han- na Schools at (918) 657- “Wild With Reading!” na’s Reading Program, 2523 for additional infor- will give students the Hull said. mation. Thursday, April 23, 2020 • The McIntosh County Democrat • The Eufaula Indian Journal Thursday, April 22, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B1 SPORTSMCINTOSH COUNTY SPORTS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

Oklahoma native Angie Nelp named Tulsa women’s basketball coach Former Canadian basketball standout will head the Lady Golden Hurricane

Arizona State Associ- lege basketball and has Nelp comes to Tulsa ed and signed the 2018 ate Head Coach Angie helped teams reach post- following four seasons U-18 European Champi- Nelp was introduced as season competition eight on the coaching staff at onship MVP. The University of Tulsa times. She has coached Arizona State. She spent “I’m thrilled to wel- head women’s basketball 33 all-conference players, her first three years as come Angie, Jake and coach, it was announced eight conference players an assistant coach and family to The University today by Director of Ath- of the year, three confer- was promoted to associ- of Tulsa. It’s an exciting letics Rick Dickson. Nelp ence freshman of the year ate head coach in April day for our university, is the 11th head coach in honorees, 43 academic 2020. During her tenure, athletics department and Tulsa women’s basketball all-conference selections the Sun Devils posted a women’s basketball pro- history. and 18 professional play- .617 winning percentage gram,” said Dickson. “An- Nelp (formerly Angie ers. with an overall 76-47 re- gie brings the enthusiasm Gorton) returns to her “I am extremely hum- cord and advanced to the and tenacity that we were native Oklahoma, where bled and excited to be the postseason three times. looking for in our new she finished her senior next head coach of the ASU played in the NCAA coach. She has a passion season as the 1998 Okla- women’s basketball team Tournament twice, mov- to see that her student- homa Gatorade Player at The University of Tul- ing to the “Sweet Sixteen” athletes succeed not only of the Year at Canadian sa,” said Nelp. “I want to in the 2018-19 campaign. on the court but in all High School. thank Interim President This past season, the Sun phases of life. Nelp makes the sec- Janet Levit, Rick Dick- Devils participated in the “Everyone we talked ond coach from Oklaho- son and Crista Troes- WNIT. to about her raved about ma hired in the last two ter for entrusting me with COURTESY During her time in Angie’s energy, leader- months as Tulsa added the growth and develop- Tempe, the program had ship, work ethic, basket- Kendrick Shaver from ment of this program and great university and its we do, and competes for the nation’s No. 6-ranked ball knowledge, her abili- Eufaula to the football the student-athletes who commitment to excel- championships. My fam- recruiting class in 2020 ty to connect with people staff in March. make it so special. lence. We will be a team ily and I are looking for- with four players ranked and be a stellar role model Nelp has coached 13 “Our team will rep- that plays for each other, ward to being part of the among ESPN’s top 30 by for young women. We’re seasons in Division I col- resent the values of this gives our best effort in all TU family.” position. She also recruit- See NELP, page B3

Walk-Off by Price saves the day for Checotah

RodNEy HaLtom time player. It came at the right time,” Che- SPORTS EDITOR cotah head coach Tom Butler said smiling. A walk-off single by Hayden Price “That was a battle. Broken Bow is a propelled the Checotah Wildcats (8-14) really good ball team and they showed to a 2-1 victory over Broken Bow. The it today. The pitching in this game was senior singled on a 3-2 count, scoring the best I have seen all season. I’m the winning run. proud how our guys continued to play Pitching was strong for both ball hard and get this win,” Butler added. clubs as Checotah’s Price and Vernon Robbins of Broken Bow lasted eight combined for seven strikeouts and Bro- innings and a third, allowing ten hits ken Bow 10. and just one run while striking out nine Price went three innings, allowing and walking zero. zero hits and zero runs while strik- The Wildcats totaled 13 hits in the ing out three and walking one. Vernon game while Broken Bow had eight. started the game and lasted seven in- Price led Checotah going 5-for-5 RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR nings, allowing seven hits and one run with an RBI. Clancy Campbell and Kay- Checotah pitcher Jake Vernon throws a pitch from the mound to Steven mchenry of Sallisaw under the while striking out four. son Flud each had multiple hits for the watchful eyes of the home plate umpire. “Hey, that was a big time play by a big Wildcats. Rodney Haltom | IJ • Demo Byrd/dodd places high in Sundown Lady Wildcats jump out marine Big Crappie Challenge early in win over Eufaula RodNEy HaLtom Division- Diesel Byrd Big Crappie Challenge SPORTS EDITOR RodNEy HaLtom First place in the Kids had $10,000 Guaranteed SPORTS EDITOR Leave it up to locals Division- Addie Stand- Payout. Sportsmen fished to place high in the Sun- The No. 14 Checotah stipher from boats, the bank or Wildcats used an early down Marine Big Crap- The Sundown Marine docks. pie Challenge 2021 on start to defeat in-county Lake Eufaula on Saturday. rival Eufaula 11-6 on Diesel Byrd of Checotah Thursday. Jessie Roachell placed first and Trevor started things off for Che- Dodd of Eufaula placed cotah with a base hit fol- third in the junior divi- lowed by a base hit from sion after Dodd’s uncle Briana Fields. With two Chuck Neely took him players on deck, senior to all the honey holes he Amanda Brown sent a knew. The event had a to- pitch over the center field tal of 126 entries and 33 fence to take a 3-0 lead. anglers that were 17 and Alexis Hamilton kept the under. hits going with a base hit First place in the Adult followed by a home run Division was Joey John- from Maci Britt. son with a weight of 2.82 The Lady Ironheads pounds. failed to get anything 2. Brian Young 2.24 rolling in the first inning pounds while Checotah contin- 3. Donald McClish ued its onslaught in the 2.12 pounds second inning. 4. Clint Bogle 2.10 Kloee Vanmeter and pounds Fields each hit a double 5. Jerry Graham 2.07 before Brown was inten- pounds tionally walked. Up next 6. Dillon Hackler 2.05 at the plate was Hamilton pounds who crushed the pitch for 7. Chris Buck 1.99 a grand slam homerun. pounds “I am really proud of 8. Josh Secrist 1.97 how we played today. We pounds just need to be consistent 9. Scratch- with our production at 10. Les Standstipher the plate and defensively. COURTESY This was a good win for RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR 1.92 pounds. Joey Johnson won first place in the adult division with a weight Checotah senior alexis Hamilton watches her home run hit go over First place in Junior of 2.82 pounds. (See results on page B8) See Lady WILdCatS, page B2 the fence for a grand slam home run in the 11-6 win over Eufaula.

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LADY WILDCATS from page B1 us today,” Checotah head Roachell’s double scored 15 hits and ten runs over coach Erin Bridges said. Atkins. Eufaula had an seven innings. Eufaula tried to rally opportunity in the sixth McLaughlin was 4-for- in the fourth inning with as the inning ended with 4 for Eufaula while Norie- a pair of home runs by bases loaded. Kaitlyn ga went 2-for4 with three Mykah Osborne and Searles hit a double that RBIs. Hamilton led Che- Adison McLaughlin to scored a run and Hall- cotah going 3-for-4 with cut the score 8-3. Eu- ie Britt doubled with a a 3 RBIs and a homerun, faula continued in the scored run. Brown was 2-for-3 with fifth with a home run Fields earned the win five RBIs and a homerun by Gabby Noriega that for Checotah allowing and Britt had a pair of scored Jordas McClish 16 hits and six runs over RBIs and a home run. and Kambry Williams to seven innings, striking make it a 8-6 game. out two and walking one. Kambry Williams of Eufaula Checotah added an- McLaughlin took the hits a base hit in the fifth inning other run in the sixth as loss for Eufaula allowing against Checotah. RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR Ironheads roll over Haskell Haymakers

RodnEy Haltom head coach Josh Luna Rock Creek 5-3 on Tues- a home run. SPORTS EDITOR said. day. The Ironheads tied Josiah Ostrowski The Eufaula Ironheads The Ironheads tallied the game at three in the earned the win for Eufau- (12-8) started quick nine hits in the game. fifth inning and scored a la. He went seven innings against Haskell scoring Fitzer went 3-for-3, Luke pair of runs in the sixth and only allowed one six runs in the first inning Adcock was 2-for-3 and to rally for the win. Stet- hit and three runs while on their way to a 11-3 Tye Pippenger had three son Smelser drove in two striking out nine. The victory on Thursday. The RBIs. runs when the senior Ironheads totaled eight Ironheads were led by Eufaula defeated North connected on a pitch for hits in the win. seniors Jacob Fitzer, Tye Pippenger and Stetson Smelser and underclass- man Tyler Lee who each drove in runs during the opening of the game. Eufaula would add two runs in the second and third innings and had held Haskell to just one run scored through four innings. Jordan Sutton got the win for Eufaula. The left hander went four innings, allowing three runs on zero hits and striking out seven. Brett Pippenger threw one in- ning in relief. “I thought we played up to our potential. We got a lot of effort from the plate and I’m really happy for these senior players. They have been the heart and soul of this team and I’m glad they played great RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR today. It’s been a privilege Ethan metcalf of Eufaula sends this pitch deep into center field for a double in the Ironheads’ win over RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR coaching them,” Eufaula north Rock Creek. Eufaula’s matt Clover steals second base as north Rock Creek’s second baseman jumps in an effort to catch the throw from home. Checotah to host Softball Eufaula Golf Schedule Districts Wednesday 4/20 3A Girls Qualifier TBA 4/26 3A Boys Qualifier Fountainhead The No. 14 ranked Checotah Lady Wildcats will 4/27 3A Girls Qualifier Fountainhead host Districts April 21. 5/3 3A Boys Regional (Claremore Heritage Hills) Schedule 5/5-6 3A Girls State (Norman Westwood GC) Seminole vs. Sallisaw 10:00 a.m. 5/10-11 3A Boys State (Cushing-Buffalo Rock) Loser vs. Checotah 11:15 a.m. Winner of game one vs. Checotah 12:30 p.m.

Checotah Golf Schedule TODD JOHNSON, OSU AG COMMUNICATIONS | COURTESY 4/26 Boys Qualifier Brittany Hukill, right, and her mother, Karen Krehbiel dodson, take 4/27 Girls Regional Eufaula Ironhead a break from running the fifth-generation family farm and irrigation 5/3 Boys Regional Basketball Camp systems business near Hydro. 5/5-6 Girls State 5-10-11 Boys State - May 19-20-21 for divisions: 4th-5th Grade; Women in agriculture gaining boys grades 4-9 6th-7th Grade; 8th-9th - 8:30 a.m. until noon Grade. recognition long deserved in the Eufaula Middle Camp cost: $50, which en Krehbiel Dodson. School Gym will include Camp t-shirt BRIan BRUS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST “I have always known Fundamentals and for those pre-register by STILLWATER – Based there is a place for wom- footwork will be empha- May 12th on the latest Census of en in agriculture, in large sized along with team- **Brothers discount Agriculture and organi- part thanks to my dad and work and grit. for 2 = $80.... ***3 broth- zational hierarchy charts grandpa teaching me to Coach Jeff Oliver will ers = $90 throughout the industry, think that way. And there instruct the camp along Checks can be made Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule 2021 it might seem as though have been a lot of strong with help from HS play- out to: Jeff Oliver - Eu- women have been step- women in my life who Date Opponent There Place 4:00 Time ScrimmageGames ers fresh off of our State faula HS - 1 Anderson 4-22 Warner Here Here 4:30 6:00 V-JV V ping into more ag leader- have helped pave the way Tournament appear- Bell Drive - Eufaula, Ok ship roles in recent years. for others to come after 4-23 Morris Here 4:30 V-JV ance. 74432 or to 417394 E. The truth is, they’ve them,” the OSU graduate Passing, receiving, 1145 Road - Eufaula, Ok, been there all along, from said. dribbling, shooting and 74432 farm to board room, said The census conducted defensive footwork/prin- Online registration is Brittany Hukill and other by the U.S. Department 2021 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule ciples will be taught. available for those who Oklahoma State Univer- of Agriculture in 2017 re- Hot shot and free throw prefer that option. Access sity alumnae who know vealed that 36% of the na- competitions will be part form by going to https:// Date Opponent Location Time first-hand. tion’s farmers are women, 3/94/22 Checotah District Tournament Checotah TBA 4:00 TBA of the camp format and forms.gle/BSsPceF- “Not only do we have fe- and about 56% of all farms the following levels will vAcVbBK4F7 or on Face- 4/29 Regional Tournament TBA TBA male producers, but wom- have at least one key, fe- compete against each book via Ironhead Bas- 5/5 State Tournament TBA TBA en are the voice of agricul- male, decision-maker. other in the following ketball. ture on a much larger stage Those numbers are as well,” said Hukill at her a stark contrast to the family’s fifth-generation USDA’s previous survey. 2021 Checotah HS Baseball Schedule farm near Hydro, Okla- While the number of male homa. Hukill is the own- producers fell about 2% to er/manager of Krehbiel 2.17 million from 2012 to Farms LLC, running daily 2017, the number of fe- operations and irrigation male producers increased sales with her mother, Kar- See aG, page B8

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B3 Sports | Outdoors

Unpacking the Wildlife Department’s Landowner Assistance Options

JosH RIcHARDson Technical assistance can be anything Cost-Share Assistance: Getting the of information and virtual trainings As we come into the spring season, from a phone call or email with a sce- Most Habitat for Your Dollar available on the world’s “information a lot of us are looking for signs of new nario or request for accurate and up- Budgetary considerations often fol- highway,” but nothing beats getting life in all aspects of the world around us. to-date information to an on-site visit low on the heels of the initial project to see something with your own eyes, For those blessed to be landowners or from a biologist. Our private lands bi- idea. Unfortunately, not all habitat do things with your own hands, or land managers, the search for “new life” ologists can visit with you about your work is cheap. In addition to providing be able to ask a real person follow-up may start on their property. property goals, management objectives, technical assistance, we can also pro- questions for clarification. Between Whether you are a new own- available equipment or material, and vide guidance on which cost-share pro- our education and work backgrounds, er or manager - or have been at it for timeline for your habitat project. They grams may be available to help imple- our fellow Wildlife Department co- decades - trying a new or different can also develop a management plan ment your management plan. From the workers, and colleagues in various management technique that brings new that provides guidance and direction to Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Habitat non-government organizations, uni- life to your property can be a daunt- bring your vision into reality. Improvement Program, to the Grass- versities, and associations, Wildlife ing task. Fortunately, in this day and Private lands biologists are available land Restoration Incentive Program, Department biologists hear about and age, there is a ton of resources that can statewide to help landowners achieve to pollinator and other wildlife-friend- get invitations to a number of field days help; many websites, electronic publi- their fish and wildlife goals. ly programs, our biologists can use and training opportunities. When we cations, YouTube videos, books, maga- The Wildlife Department is focused their network of contacts to help con- hear of an upcoming opportunity, we zines, and a host of groups and organiza- on managing Oklahoma wildlife and nect you to the right financial assis- will happily pass on the information. tions are available. Really, we are almost fish species along with their native habi- tance program. These programs aren’t If you want to see something in ac- drowning in information and the diffi- tats. With that mission in mind, we can designed to lift the full weight of the tion or have the chance to get hands- culty becomes identifying “where can I work with you to integrate habitat man- project, but to help stretch your dollar on practice, let our private lands staff get the most applicable help or advice agement into your overall land man- to get more “good on the ground.” know. We can connect you with exist- on implementing this project.” agement goals. While we can provide Cost-share programs help landown- ing opportunities, or potentially host For habitat management projects, the contact information for guidance on ers enhance wildlife habitat through a field day. Wildlife Department can help navigate the best agricultural crop to plant in a timber thinning, creating forest open- If you are a landowner looking for the various project aspects needed to food plot, how to commercially manage ings, cedar cuttings, wetland develop- wildlife and native habitat focused tech- reach a desirable end goal. Let’s take a your timber, or how to increase grazing ment, and many more practices. nical assistance, cost-share opportuni- few minutes to unpack our services: capacity on your pastures, our focus re- Training: Virtual and Hands-on ties or training and feel overwhelmed Technical Assistance: Our Largest mains on restoring, enhancing or pro- Practice or lost, reach out to us. We’d love to help “Catch-All” Service Category tecting wildlife and native habitats. Again, there are so many sources you out.

Managing for and understanding trophy largemouth bass

only six years of growth tition will produce the A study by the Wildlife rent state record bass during its life in Minne- best results. Trophy bass Department evaluated was caught. This may be sota. If they are growing managers often supple- the Florida bass stocking a product of genetics, for fewer months each ment additional for- program and determined predator reduction and year, they simply will not age from small satellite a positive influence increased nutrient load- reach their full potential. ponds constructed up- in Florida bass in the ing from inundated ter- With the goal of trophy stream from the prima- southeastern half of the restrial vegetation when bass, managers must re- ry pond. These ponds state. Genetic testing did the waterbody refilled. alize the impact of their are stocked with a single indicate that an increase With a high nutrient and geographic limitation to species of forage fish in trophy fish occurred forage to low bass ratio, the production size of and can be plumbed to following stocking. In managers will be limited trophy bass. drain into the primary my 32 years of experi- primarily by environ- Pond size, predator pond through a valve, or ence, I have observed an mental conditions for abundance and available harvested by seine and increase in the number potential growth. COURTESY forage all play key roles. stocked in the fall. Some of large bass in several In the right condi- Smaller water bodies can suggested species for of our recently reclaimed tions, genetics can have sTEvE o’DonnELL able growing season for still produce trophy fish, satellite ponds include lakes approximately 10 a potential part, but re- When you hear the largemouth bass follows just fewer of them. Small pre-spawn adult blue- years post renovation. member that time to words “trophy bass,” a similar pattern; colder ponds are also more gill, fathead minnows, These lakes are often the grow, which is limited what comes to mind? temperatures in more subject to overharvest. or crayfish. ones which are stocked by geography, and abun- First, I think we need to northern regions equate When pursuing trophy Now, let’s take a look with Florida largemouth dant foods to eat are two identify what constitutes to a shorter growing sea- bass we must remem- at the biology of a large- bass. An example is Ce- main factors contribut- a trophy largemouth. son for largemouth bass. ber that our bass must mouth bass. Should we dar Lake, where our cur- ing to trophy bass. To some anglers, a bass Because of tem- not compete with other manage for female or that is half the size of perature differences, bass for food. Crappie male bass? Most state re- the state record quali- bass generally grow 12 and green sunfish are cord bass are female, so I fies. To another angler, months out of the year in not recommended in suggest female. General- a fish one-third that size Florida, nine months out trophy bass ponds be- ly, male bass of the same may qualify. Further, a of the year in Oklahoma cause they compete with age are smaller than fe- trophy fish in one region and only six months out bass for food resources. males. Removing a por- of the country may be an of the year in Minnesota. They also have relatively tion, depending on pond average fish in another. If a bass lived for 12 years large mouths compared size, of the flowing male For example, the verified it would be considered an to other preferred for- bass annually during the state records are 17 lbs-4 old fish. Using the above age such as bluegill and spawning season will al- oz in Florida, 14 lbs-13.7 growing season length, redear sunfish, which low you to manage for oz in Oklahoma and 8 that bass will have 12 means they eat larger female bass. This results lbs-15 oz in Minnesota. full years of growth if it and more prey items. in reduced competition When we look at the size is in Florida, the equiv- Prey items that could on forage. distribution of these re- alent of nine years of be going to feed and Genetics, primarily cord fish we notice a de- growth during its lifes- grow your trophy bass. referring to Florida bass, crease in size from south pan in Oklahoma, and Abundant forage and is a topic that always to north. The avail- limited predator compe- comes up in discussions. NELP from page B1 victories in the 2016-17 tant director of basketball High School in Oklaho- excited that she’s now a season and the team’s operations at Marquette ma, and led her team to part of our TU family.” 9-2 start was the best by University. She also spent the 1998 Oklahoma State Nelp joined ASU from a Rice squad since the one season as a graduate Championship while Rice University where she 1988-89 season. assistant coach on the Ar- earning state tournament COURTESY helped guide the Owls to Nelp joined the Owls kansas women’s basket- MVP honors. In order to repair the dam at Lake Watonga this summer, the the WBI Championship, after spending four sea- ball staff under then head After graduating from lake will have to be drained. Last week our Fisheries Division spent the day shocking the lake and transplanting the fish to the school’s first postsea- sons as an assistant coach coach Tom Collen. Colorado State in 2002 American Horse and Lake Elmer. These two weighed 9.9 lbs son title, and 22 victories at Mercer University Nelp played collegiate- with a bachelor’s degree and 8.7 lbs. in 2016-17, the second- where she was respon- ly at Colorado State, ac- in health and exercise most wins in a single sea- sible for coaching the cumulating 1,397 points, science, she went on to son. The Owls improved guards, as well as scout 629 rebounds, 356 assists spend two seasons with by 13 wins from her first and film preparation. She and 261 steals in four the NWBL Colorado Lake Eufaula Fishing Report to second season, one of coordinated Mercer’s re- seasons, and leading the Chill and one season with the top increments in the cruiting efforts that saw Rams to three NCAA 08 Stockholm in Sweden. Elevation normal, water 55-60 with 5-inches nation. the Bears sign two ESPN Tournament appearanc- As a professional, she of visibility. For current elevation conditions go Rice led all of Confer- top 70 players along with es. She earned Mountain helped lead the Chill to to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website ence USA in total assists two Georgia state players West Defensive Player the 2005 NWBL title and at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA. (558) and total rebounds of the year. of the Year honors, was 08 Stockholm to the 2003 lakepage.html. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, min- (1,308) while setting a Nelp helped lead a first-team All-MWC Swedish national crown. nows and tube jigs around brush structure, creek single-season program Mercer to two 20-win selection, a Kodak All- Following her pro- channels, docks and shorelines. Largemouth, record in 3-pointers seasons, setting school America Honorable fessional career, Nelp smallmouth, spotted and striped bass fair on (242). In addition the records for most confer- Mention honoree and returned to the United buzz baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, small lures, Owls ranked second in ence and non-conference was named an academic States to serve as the head spinnerbaits and tube jigs around brush struc- the league in assists per wins while orchestrating all-conference performer girls’ basketball coach at ture, creek channels, docks, main lake and stand- game (15.9), field goal one of the nation’s quick- all four seasons. Yorktown High in York- ing timber. Blue, channel and flathead catfish fair percentage (.444), made est program turnarounds Nelp was inducted into town, Ind. on chicken liver, cut bait, hotdogs, live bait, shad three-pointers (242) and in one year as the Bears the Colorado State Athlet- Nelp and her husband and stinkbait below the dam, along channels, dis- free throw attempts (626). went from six to 20 wins. ics Hall of Fame in 2019. Jake have four children: charge and river mouth. The Owls set a school Before her stint at Mer- From Eufaula, Okla., JJ, Louis, Ellie Kaye and Report submitted by David deMontigny, game record with 13 home cer, Nelp served as assis- Nelp starred at Canadian Harrison. 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, April 22, 2021 LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS

words and figures. Legal LEGALNotice NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHER’S (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, NOTICE: /s/ BILLY SKILES homa, to quiet title as to the follow- the heirs of Lee Jay Gibson and Mary Notice is hereby given that Movant All real estate advertised herein Legal Notice ing described real estate in McIntosh Irene Gibson, deceased, determined, and Purchaser, Orville Wayne Flana- is subject to the Federal Fair Published in the McIntosh Clerk, Board of Education County, Oklahoma, to-wit: said estate distributed, and the Co- gan, has filed his Motion to Amend Housing Act, which makes it County Democrat, Thursday, Tract 66 of Bar Harbor Heights, Administrators discharged. Order Confirming Sale Filed Novem- April 22 and 29, 2021 McIntosh County, Oklahoma, further EaganWITNESS Law Office my hand this 1st day of ber 14, 2007 to amend the Order Con- illegal to advertise “any pref- NOTICE OF Legal Notice describedA cashier’s as check, tract ofa certified land located check in April, 2021. firming Sale of the following described erence, limitation or discrimi- SALE OF BONDS Published in the Indian Journal the East half of Section 32, Township /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED real property of said Estate, located in nation because of race, color, In accordance with 62 O.S. Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 10five North, percent Range (5%) 17 ofEast the of bid the shall Indian BY BRENDON BRIDGES McIntosh, County, State of Oklahoma, (918) 689-2528 religion, sex, handicap, famil- 2011, § 354, notice is hereby CV-2021-37 Meridian, more particularly described Brendon Bridges to-wit: ial status or national origin, given15 (fifteen) that thedays Boardfrom date of Educa-of this NOTICE BY PUBLICATION as follows: beginning at point 503.46 Associate District Judge Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Sandy Bass tion of Independent School Dis- THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA feet N00 degree, 12 minutes, 26 sec- Gregory R. Stidham, OBA#8632 Bay #2, McIntosh County, State of or intention to make any such trict Number 27 of McIntosh full no more than 15 (fifteen) days TO:in, be PATSY denied WILLIAMS,the benefits ifof or living, be onds W and 2105.32 feet S89 degrees, Attorney for Estate Oklahoma, and 1982 American Gold- preference, limitation or dis- County, Oklahoma will receive and if deceased, her unknown heirs, 42 minutes, 25 seconds W of the P. O. Box 265 en Eagle 12’x 60’ mobile home, VIN crimination.” bids by; sealed bid, facsimile executors,4. Certification administrators, of devisees,Non- Northeast Corner of the SE/4 of the Checotah, Ok 74426 KSDH08A35B31161A. This newspaper will not know- bid, electronic (Parity®) bid or legatees, trustees, successors, and as- SE/4 of said Section 32; thence N89 918-473-5700 to Orville Wayne Flanagan, Gary ingly accept any advertising for similar secure electronic bid on signs, immediate and remote, and degrees, 52 minutes, 10 seconds W for Wesley Flanagan, and Justin Richard the 3rd day of May, 2021, at RHODA J. COFFEY, if living, and if a distance of 134.65 feet; thence N00 FlanaganPetition filed for the in sum said of Cause$6,000.00, on orand real estate which is in violation th 6:00 o’clock p.m., at the Office deceased, her unknown heirs, execu- degrees, 25 minutes, 45 seconds W for Legal Notice that on the 11 day of May, 2021, at of the law. All persons are here- of the Superintendent, Midway tors, administrators, devisees, legatees, athirty distance (30) ofdays 96.33 from feet; the thencedate of N08 the Published in the Indian Journal, 9:00 a.m. of said day, at the court room by informed that all dwellings Public Schools, 316 South Pine trustees, successors, and assigns, im- degrees, 59 minutes, 33 seconds W for Thursday, April 15 and 22, 2021 of the District Court in the McIntosh advertised are available on an Street, Council Hill, Oklahoma, mediate and remote, and DEWIGHT a distance of 143.90 feet; thence N89 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN County Courthouse in the City of Eu- equal opportunity basis. for the sale of $190,000 of STODOLA, if living, and if deceased, degrees, 52 minutes, 54 seconds E for AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY faula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma Building Bonds of said School his unknown heirs, executors, admin- a distance of 158.41 feet; thence S00 STATE OF OKLAHOMA aforesaidtitle and confirminghas been duly possession appointed asby District, which Bonds will ma- istrators, devisees, legatees, trustees, degrees, 07 minutes, 50 seconds W for In the matter of the Estate of said Court for hearing said Motion, at ture $190,000 annually in two a distance of 239.10 feet to the point of which time any person interested in successors, and assigns, immediate MARVIN HOLLIS MAULDING, A one-third (1/3) interest in a part (2) years from their date until and remote, and LINDA STODOLA, beginning, containing .78 acres, deceased said Estate may appear and file his or paid. if living, and if deceased, her unknown and all Defendants must answer Case No.: P-96-43 her objections in writing to said Mo- Said Bonds shall be sold heirs, executors, administrators, devi- said Petition on or before the 23rd day NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL to the bidder bidding the low- sees, legatees, trustees, successors, and of May, 2021, or judgment and decree PROPERTY (CONTINUED ON PAGE B5) est rate of interest the Bonds assigns, immediate and remote Defen- will be granted as prayed for in said shall bear and agreeing to pay dants, Petition. HOUSING / par and accrued interest for GREETINGS: Dated and signed the 24 day of the Bonds. Each bidder shall You are hereby notified that the March, 2021. PROPERTY submit with his bid a sum in Plaintiffs, JOHN RICHARDSON and (SEAL) cash, cashier’s or certified WANDA RICHARDSON, husband LISA RODEBUSH, COURT J&H Spring Farm check, electronic (wire) trans- and wife, have filed Petition in the CLERK For Rent fer or surety bond payable to DistrictManagement Court (SAM) of McIntosh registration County, /s/ Lisa Rodebush the Treasurer of the District, Oklahoma, to quiet title as to the fol- Deputy Need a place to hide and re- equal to two (2%) percent of the lowing described real estate in McIn- GREGORY R. STIDHAM, O.B.A. Consignment Auction amount of his bid. The Board tractors) in order to be awarded lax? Two-room suites $350/ tosh County, Oklahoma, to-wit: #8632 reserves the right to reject all Lot 1 in Block 1 of Belle Starr P.O. Box 265 tion ofSATURDAY, said Plaintiff on file in said APRIL 24TH 2021 week, one-room $220/week. bids. Ranch, a subdivision located in Sec- Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 Utilities paid, fully furnished, WITNESS my official hand tion 8, Township 10 North, Range 17 918-473-5700 AT 9AM • WARNER,OK fridge, microwave, MONTH- and seal this 12th day of April, East of the I.B.M., McIntosh County, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS LY Rates Available! Lake 2021. Oklahoma, (SEAL) cordanceand all with Defendants specifications must answeron Eufaula Inn, I40 and Hwy rd saidfile Petitionin the Engineer’son or before Office. the 23 Plans, day Legal Notice (property)It’s thatsituated intime McIntosh of year again for the 150. 918-473-2376. ofspecifications May, 2021, or andjudgment other andbidding decree Published in the Indian Journal, spring consignment auction! SALES will be granted as prayed for in said Thursday, April 15 and 22, 2021 Petition. IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Real Estate for Sale Dated and signed the 23rd day of AND FOR MCINTOSH COUNTY Estate Sale March, 2021. STATE OF OKLAHOMA Expecting 30 to 50 tractors, lots of hay One bedroom one bath (SEAL) IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- the officialequipment, Plat thereof. construction equipment, trucks, 32x32 dwelling, well house, Estate sale Friday, April LISA RODEBUSH, COURT TATE OF LEE JAY GIBSON and CLERK MARY IRENE GIBSON, husband and trailers, tillage and cattle equipment. large storage building, septic 23 and Saturday, April 24 in Brush Hill Village. Old /s/ Bailey Burns wife, DECEASED. Anything to do with farming and ranching. system, two lots, lakeview, Deputy PB-2020-71 $26,500 OBO. 918-473- car parts, tools, household GREGORY R. STIDHAM, O.B.A. NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL 0090. goods. Follow signs. #8632 ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR P.O. Box 265 DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, Accepting consignment starting Monday, April Checotah, Oklahoma 74426 DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE Telephone: (918) 689-253 Petition filed in said Cause on or 19th through Friday, April 23rd from 8am to 5pm. SPECIAL NOTICES 918-473-5700 Notice is hereby given that Tim TRANSPORTATION ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS Gibson and William Gibson, Co-Ad- ministrators of the Estate of Lee Jay For more info and pictures visit the website Easy Camping Gibson and Mary Irene Gibson, de- Vans and RVs HardcopyLegal plans andNotice specifications ceased, having filed in this Court their at jandhequipment.net or call: Easy camping: rent your Published in the Indian Journal Finaltitle and Account confirming of the Administrationpossession as 5th wheel travel trailer. Call lot, leave your RV, nice Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 of said estate, and their Petition for Rick at 918-843-0454 or Distribution of said estate and for final if interested 918-360-6570. CV-2021-39 Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block waterfrontMay, 2020, and park, then atall said utilities, office NOTICE BY PUBLICATION discharge of said Co-Administrators, Brett at 918-284-8288 One (1) Bridgeport Beach Second cellars. Monthly, weekly, THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA the hearing of the same has been fixed nightly rates. Open year TO: LAKELAND ENTERPRISES by the Judge of said Court for 9:00 CORPORATION, an Oklahoma Cor- o’clock A.M., on the 5th day of May, ment 15OKLAHOMA (fifteen) days from date of round. Lake Eufaula. 405- Northeast Quarter (SW/4 NE/4) 273-3326. poration, its devisees, legatees, and as- 2021,of Section at the Eleven Courtroom (11), Townshipof said Court Fine Art Auctions in April and May signs, Defendant, GREETINGS: inTen the (10) District North, Courthouse Range Sixteen in Eufaula, (16) in fullCLASSIFIED no more than 15 (fifteen) • Works by Important Midwest You are hereby notified that the Oklahoma, and all persons interested • Works by Important Midwest Regionalists like Birger Sandzen, Plaintiffs, TUBBY MCDONALD and in said estate are notified then and Regionalists like Birger Sandzen, AD NETWORK SERVICES JULIE MCDONALD, husband and there to appear and show cause, if Charles Banks Wilson and Others • Works by Important Charles Banks Wilson and Others (918) 689-2528 wife, have• Works by Important filed Petition in the District any they have, why the said account FOR MORE INFO CALL envelope Midwest Regionalists addressed as specified • Bid by Web or Phone Court of Midwest Regionalists McIntosh County, Okla- should not be settled and allowed, WITNESS• Bid by Web or Phone my hand and official seal 1-888-815-2672 Mobile Small Engine Repair like Birger Sandzen, like Birger Sandzen, CBW and Others WANT TO BUY Mobile lawn mower and CBW and Others • Bid by Web or PhoneBUSINESS / EMPLOYMENT small engine repair. 918- AUCTIONS OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! LARRY • Bid by Web or Phone BRING$ COMMISSIONERS CA$H for vintage USA 490-3795. MINUTES Help Wanted SoulisAuctions.com guitars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, 816.697.3830 (918) 689-2528 etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin,MINUTES Gretsch, OF REGULAR MEETING E. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve deposits. others. Call or textMcINTOSH 918-288-2222. COUNTY BOARD OFGravel, COMMISSIONERS Sand, Etc The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. (918) 471-4002 facsimile www.stringswest.com April 6th, 2020 F. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Donation No. R-20-27. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. All your gravel,th sand, rock The McIntosh County. Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 6 , 2020, in a regu- G. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Expense larly scheduledLINEMAN, Meeting, LABORERS at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’and other meeting materials room on the firstdeliv- Report •for FYHelp 2019/2020 dated WantedApril 6th, 2020. The Motion was • approved with ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES floor. Chairman, Michael Burns; Vice Chairman, Bill Phillips; Member, Tim Pendley; and the following votes: All aye. County Clerk, Ronda Prince, were all present. Advanceered. noticeFull of loads the Meeting (ten was wheel- posted on H. BOCC acknowledged receipt of McIntosh County Treasurer Statutory Report as of PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!! POWERLINE CONTRACTOR looking st the bulletin board next to the Commissioners’ er)room, or and half also loads.at both the Tractor south and eastand January 31 , 2020 (prepared by State Auditor and Inspector). forentrances high voltage of the Courthouse, lineman and on laborersthe 2nd day of April, 2020. WaitressesI. A Motion was made by &Phillips experienced and seconded by Pendley to approve Cooks Cash Fund AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING JUST RELEASED OF for I. full-time The Meeting job. was Travel called required. to order Workby Chairman, skid Michael steer Burns, available. at 8:00 am. Terry’s Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations. The Motion was approved II. Roll was called with the following responses: Burns, present; Phillips, present; and with the following votes: All aye. SETT startingPendley, in present. Cashion, OK area. Call for Trucks 918-707-0732. J. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Monthly ESTATE & ACCOUNT LEMENT ON HOUSES. interview.III. A Motion 479-789-2550. was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Minutes of the Reports of County Officials. The Motion was approved with the following votes: Commissioners’ Meeting held on March 30th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the All aye. apply in person following votes: All aye. K. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Certificate 4 Log Home kits selling for BALANCE OWED, FREE DELIVERY IV. Purchase AUCTIONSOrders: A Motion was made by Phillips andTractor seconded by PendleyWork to approve of County Treasurer, Request for 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. ONLINEapproved ONLY with the AUCTION, following votes: MAY All 7TH: aye: 2019-2020 911 Phone 386, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, L. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Treasurer 1) Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 UTILITIES387, CANADIAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE,Tractor CVEC,work 27.82, and UTILITIES388, build: anglersQuarterly Fee Report 100 (quarter Birkes ended 3/31/20). TheRd, Motion waseufaula approved with RedAT&T, Iron, 317.53, Heavy UTILITIES389, Machinery &Parts,AT&T (SBC), ‘07 317.53, UTILITIES390, AT&T (SBC), 317.53, UTILI- the following votes: All aye. ChevyTIES 391,3500 AT&T, HD Dually, 234.34, ‘82 UTILITIES; Porsche CDBG 928, 4, SHADYpads, GROVE driveways, RWD#5, 38043.78, roads, REIMBURSE- tin M. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Election 2) Model # 203 Georgia $49,500...BALANCE OWED $19,950 FarmMENT; Equip. General & 3080, Tools, SOUTER Boats, LIMESTONE Salvage & MINERALS,horn installation, LLC, 1023.09, Road brush Material3081, hog- Board Payroll Reimbursement. The Motion was approved with the following BANK OF EUFAULA, 5.00, Payroll3082, JIFFY MART, 397.03, FUEL3083, PHILLIPS, BILLY votes: All aye. 3) Model # 305 Biloxi $36,825...BALANCE OWED $14,500 Vehicles,BOB, 30.19, Office, TRAVEL3084, Restaurant, BURNS, & MICHAEL Dental GENE,ging, 88.38, under- TRAVEL3085, brush E.O.D.L.S., cut 9412.72, and N. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Equip.SALARY3086, & Supplies, MCINTOSH Shipping CO Containers,FAIR BOARD, 600.00,stacked. RENT3087, CallSHATSWELL, Bob GINNA Green Requisitioning and Receiving Officers (County Jail). The Motion was approved Yard,CAMILLE, Shop 150.00,& Household JANITORIAL Items, SERVICE3088, Jewelry CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 145.51, COPIER with the following votes: All aye. 4) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450...BALANCE OWED $16,500 MakingLEASE3089, Items EMBROIDERY & SO MUCH PLUS, 264.00, MORE! FIREMEN 918-490-2232 GEAR3090, SAF-T-GLOVE, or 918-361-INC, 174.04, O. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Blanket for BEFORE CALLING: VIEW FIREMEN GEAR3091, OSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SER., 4983.00, CONTRACTUAL SER- OakUFAULA Grove Senior Citizens Center (Bailey Breedlove)ILLAGE for $200.00. The Motion was at www.loghomedream.com VICES 3092, COOKSON HILLS PUBLISHERS INC,5276. 128.16, PUBLICATION3093, INDIAN NATION Eapproved with the following votes: All aye.V Wigginsauctioneers.com, Megan Click on House Plans AlbrightWHOLESALE, @ 405-721-3646. 667.86, FOOD3094, HENSON CONSTRUCTION, 1400.94, REPAIRS3095, MCI, P. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by PhillipsApartment to approve Homes Transfer 30.70, UTILITIES3096, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 120.01, UTILITIES3097, CANADIAN of Appropriations (County Jail) in the amount of $7,000.00. The Motion was TDD: 1-800-833-7741 VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 77.52, UTILITIES3098,Brushhogging PIED PIPER, 60.00, PEST approved with the following votes: All aye. NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED AUCTIONSPRAYING3099, - MAY EAST7TH, CENTRAL2 PM: Corporate/ OKLAHOMA APPRAISAL, LLC, 6200.00, PARCELS3100, Q. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Electronic AT&T, 166.03, UTILITIES3101, OG&E, 99.28, UTILITIES 3102, CVEC, 164.29, UTILITIES3103, payment 300for Bank JCof America Watts P-Card statementEufaula, (March 2020) OK for $337.53. The FamilyOG&E, 857.22, Retreat UTILITIES3104, off I-40. Investment EUFAULA TRUE VALUE, 41.94, BATTERIES 3105, AT&T, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Opportunity.188.27, UTILITIES3106, Hunting/Fishing MILLER OFFICE Haven. EQUIPMENT, Brushhogging, 374.90, COPIER/OVERAGES small 3107, acre- R. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve 324A Claim HomeAT&T, Site 157.97, & UTILITIES3108, Development AT&T, Potential. 108.88, UTILITIES;age mowing, Health 301, OKLAHOMA tilling, STATEbarn for payment to Porum918-689-4604 Public Works Authority in the amount of $24,817.50 DEPT OF HEALTH, 10939.38, SALARY302, ELITE SPRAY SERVICES, LLC, 90.00, PEST SPRAY- (District #2). The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. PondsING303, & ELITE Timber. SPRAY Grassland/Livestock SERVICES, LLC, 80.00, PESTand SPRAYING304, garage FIVE cleanup, STAR OFFICE $55/SUPPLY, S. A2 Motion or 3 was Bedroom, made by Pendley Central and seconded Heat by Phillips& Air, to approveStove, Transfer of Grazing.129.40, OFFICE Grow SUPPLIES305, Operation STATEWIDE Potential. COMMERICALhr, minimum CLEANING two COMPANY, hours. 1250.00, 918- Appropriations (General Government) in the amount of $ 29.22. The Motion was Okemah/WewokaJANITORIAL SERVICE306, Area, BLIZZARD, Seminole APRIL, 22.66, TRAVEL307, LYNN, AMANDA, 15.12, Refrigerator,approved with Carpetthe following & votes: Mini All Blinds.aye. Playground Area. TRAVEL308, EUBANKS, SUSAN DIANE, 105.86,843-0902. TRAVEL309, PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, T. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of Co.,182.46, OK. POSTAGE Wiggins METER/EQP Auctioneers, LEASE310, LLC. PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCT, 182.46, POST- RentalFunds (RWD#5Assistance CDBG) in theAvailable amount of $38,043.78.to Qualified The Motion Applicant. was approved wigginsauctioneers.com.AGE METER/EQP LEASE311, 405-721-3646. WAL MART, 209.52, MEDICAL SUPPLIES312, AT&T MOBILITY, with the following votes: All aye. SERIOUS ONLY REPLY. Call (704) 602-3035 ask for Accounting Dept. 41.85, UTILITIES313, AT&T MOBILITY, 309.62, UTILITIES314, OG&E, 248.85, UTILITIES315, U. A MotionThis institution was made isby an Pendley equal opportunityand seconded provider by Phillips and to employer. approve Transfer of WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE, 257.85, UTILITIES316,Recycle/Trash SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, Service 43.00, Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $156,609.94. The Motion was approved UTILITIES317,ADVERTISE AT&T STATEWIDE (SBC), 658.27, UTILITIES; Highway 1913, ALPHA DRUG TESTING CO., with the following votes: All aye. 50.00, DRUG TESTING1914, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEANING1915, ENGELMAN’S TRUCK V. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer of PutSERVICE, your message INC, 480.00, where REPAIRS1916, it matters most MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 257.57, PARTS1917, DIRECT Funds (RWD#5 CDBG) in the amount of $50,146.28. The Motion was approved DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 1409.94, TIRES1918, CINTAS, 56.68, UNIFORM CLEAN- with the following votes: All aye. Petition filed in said Cause on or – ING1919,IN OKLAHOMA HOPKINS NEWSPAPERS.FUEL & PROPANE, We2006.00, FUEL1920, SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, W. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Transfer of can75.00, place TRASH your SERVICE1921, ad in 148 newspapers. MHC KENWORTH TULSA, 118.74, PARTS1922, CINTAS, 56.68, Appropriations (Pierce Rd. Project, District #3) in the amount of $85,000.00. The ForUNIFORM more CLEANING1923, information orCANADIAN to place VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, CVEC, 105.62, Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. anUTILITIES1924, ad, contact AT&T, Landon 266.50, UTILITIES1925, Cobb at SOUTER LIMESTONESue’s & MINERALS, LLC, 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, UNIFORM CLEANING1928, HOPKINS FUEL & PROPANE,RECYCLING, 218.53, FUEL1929, RINKER $127,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Tulsa (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at 1-888-815-2672.AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, 271.64, SUPPLIES1930, BANK SANITATIONOF AMERICA, 88.86, PARTS1931, & Y. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded by Phillips to approve Transfer title and confirming possession as YELLOWHOUSE MACHINERY CO., 716.10, HYDRAULIC FLUID1932, HOPKINS OIL CO., of Appropriations (Lotawatah Village Project, District #3) in the amount of Stockyard Inc. RENT ON HANNA YARD, 200.00, RENT1933, NAPATRANSFER AUTO PARTS, 2089.05, STATION PARTS1934, $135,000.00. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. DIRECT DISCOUNT TIRE OF STILLWATER, 511.24, TIRES1935, CVEC, 161.51, UTILITIES1936, Z. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve payroll PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF OK., 35.90, UTILITIES1937, EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC, ECE, 35.00, dated April 8th, 2020. The Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. Sale every MondayLots NINE (9)9 and a.m. TEN (10), in N.E. Oklahoma’s largest and finest livestock market. UTILITIES1938,WANTED SUES RECYCLING & SANITATION, 65.00,Let UTILITIES1939, Us Supply HOPKINS Your 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, UTILITIES1941, AT&T, 52.58, UTILITIES; DON’Sreceived for MOBILE asphalting. The Motion HOMES was approved with – the SERVING following votes: Over 100,000 head sold annually. Jail-ST 1236, MR. PRINTER, 247.00, SIGN1237, MR. PRINTER,Trash 247.00, Disposal SIGN1238, Needs G&C ELEC- All aye. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you. HomesTRIC, BILL E. GRISSOM, 244.43, ELECTRIC1239, TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS, LLC, 12345.03, awarding bid to McGuire Brothers. The Motion was approved with the following MEDICAL1240, MR. PRINTER, 96.00, SUPPLIES1241, OFFICE DEPOT, 218.25, OFFICE SUP- THEvotes: AREA All aye. SINCE 1984. FEATURING inPLIES1242, your OFFICE DEPOT, 349.99, OFFICE SUPPLIES1243, SIMPLISTILResidential WELLNESS, 459.00, AB. (9:30 a.m.) Quarterly Meeting of County Officials. Nothing new to report. Weekly Market Report CountyCLEANING SUPPLIES1244, ICS WACO SALES, 209.00, SUPPLIES1245, O REILLY AUTOMO- HOMESAttended by County BY Clerk, WINSTON, Treasurer, Assessor, and all HAMILTON, three Commissioners. Total Head of Cattle: 2,571 TIVE INC., 20.98, TINT1246, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, INC,Commercial 1677.00, phone • Industrialcards; Mtg Cert VII. BOCC Comments or Concerns: None. Weight Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers needing44, AT&T, 54.33, UTILITIES; SH Svc Fee 347, YOUNGBLOOD, MATTHEW FALLON, 10.00, VIII.NEW A Motion wasVISION made by Phillips & andDEER seconded byVALLEY. Pendley to adjourn CHECK Meeting. The REIMBURSEMENT348, OFFICE DEPOT, 852.37, OFFICE SUPPLIES349, US BANK EQUIPMENT Motion was approved with the following votes: All aye. 300-350 $187.00-$197.00 $153.00-$163.00 th FINANCE, 529.98, COPIER LEASE350, DOUGS AUTO REPAIR,Call 71.00, for REPAIRS351, Prices BRANS- SignedOUR this 13 Roll-in day WEBSITE of April, 2020.Showers Roll-in TO Showers SEE FLOOR- 350-400 $189.00-$199.00 $155.00-$165.00 CUM,METAL KEVIN JOSEPH, ROOFS 65.00, REPAIR AUTO/SHERIFF Roll-in Showers Roll-in Showers V. Reports BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 400-450 $187.00-$197.00 $157.00-$167.00 $ A. 911 Coordinator, Matt Hackler, gave his reportWe to the Pick BOCC. Up or PLANS, PICTURES,for qualified VIRTUAL TOURS 450-500 $183.50-$193.75 3,500.00*B. Emergency Manager, Susan Whittle, gave her report to the BOCC. Michael Burns, Chairmanfor qualified for qualified $153.00-$163.00 VI. Action Items You Bring to Us! Bill Phillips,& PRICING. Vice Chairman for qualified500-550 $165.50-$175.50 $135.00-$145.00 A. A Motion was made by Phillips and seconded by Pendley to approve purchase of Tim Pendley, Member 550-600 Completelyreplacement Installed vehicle for Emergency Management. The Motion was approved with Veterans $162.00-$172.00 $133.00-$143.00 LIMITEDthe following TIME votes: ONLY All aye. ATTEST: Veterans 600-650 $160.00-$170.00 $127.00-$137.00 B. A Motion was made by Pendley and seconded918-473-2286 by Phillips to approve Transfer 3020 West Cherokee, Sallisaw VeteransVeterans CALLof Appropriations NOW! (Emergency Management) in the amount of $6,000.00. The Ronda Prince, County Clerk Motion was approved with the following votes:Open All Mon-Fri aye. 8am to 4pm Call Now! C. SherryPayment Burke $89/mo* with Health Dept. came and gave update on COVID-19. On 918-775-5581Call Now! • 800-940-5581 Joe Don Eaves th 421106 E 1040 Rd *WACThursday for 1,500 April sq. 9 ft.*, 2020, the Eufaula Health Dept. will offer testing with prior Call CellNow! 918-760-1300 appointment from 9am until 1pm. 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Thursday, April 22, 2021 • THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT • THE INDIAN JOURNAL • PAGE B5

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES tion and contest the same, are hereby sons, if living or if he/she may Eufaula, OK 74432 NOTICE OF HEARING PETI- to the consideration money for Case No. CV-2021-41 referred to said Return and Motion for be deceased, the unknown 918-689-2528-phone TION FOR APPROVAL OF SALE said mineral deed, all court Judge Mike Hogan further particulars. heirs, executors, administra- 918-689-2529-fax OF OIL AND GAS MINERALS costs, publication fees, revenue SECOND ALIAS NOTICE OF DATED this 6th day of April, 2021. tors, devisees, trustees or Attorney for Personal Repre- TO WHOM IT MAY CON- stamps, if any, recording fees SERVICE BY PUBLICATION /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY BRI- assigns, immediate and re- sentative CERN: and attorney’s fees attribut- STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: AN MCLAUGHLIN mote, if any, of each such de- Notice is hereby given that able to the sale of said mineral CHARLES C. DOWNUM, his JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT ceased person, to-wit: JONER the Petitioners Beatrice Scates deeds. heirs, executors, administra- COURT RAMSEY, KATIE FAIRBANK Legal Notice and Charlie Hicks, Jr., be- All interested parties may tors, devisees, trustees, suc- COURTNEY L. EAGAN, and EARNEST FAIRBANK Published in the Indian ing Restricted Indians of at appear and be heard at said cessors and/or assigns, both OBA#22553 GREETINGS: Journal, Thursday, April 22 least one-half or more degree hearing. known and unknown Eagan Law Office, PLLC Take notice that you and and 29, 2021 Indian blood, filed in the Dis- DATED this 6 day of April You and each of you are 150 Foley Ave. each of you have been sued NOTICE OF DILAPIDATED trict Court of McIntosh County, 2021. hereby notified that you have Eufaula, OK 74432 in the District Court of McIn- BUILDING CONDEMNATION Oklahoma, their Petition as /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY been sued in the District Court 918-689-2528 - telephone tosh County, Oklahoma, in In the matter of: restricted Indians for the ap- BRENDON BRIDGES of McIntosh County, State of 918-471-4002 - facsimile the above entitled and num- Charles Columbus Downum proval by the Court of deeds for JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT Oklahoma, in the above styled bered cause by the Plaintiffs, Revocable Trust the sale of oil and gas minerals COURT case and in the above case and that you must answer the 1849 W McGill Circle by Petitioners executed in favor APPROVED: number, alleging that Plaintiff Legal Notice petition filed by Plaintiff in the Eufaula OK 74432 of HERV Oil, LLC for the sum Charles C. Smith – OBA is the record owner of the fee Published in the Indian office of the undersigned Court PROPERTY LOCATION: of Two Hundred Ninety-six and #8326 simple title and is in posses- Journal, Thursday, April 15 Clerk on or before the 25th HWY 9/Selmon Rd EUFAULA 30/100’s Dollars ($296.30 or Smith Hudson Mahn, LLC sion of the following described and 22, 2021 day of May, 2021, or judgment OK 74432 $400.00 per net mineral acre) 3831 E Memorial Rd real property, to wit: IN THE DISTRICT COURT against you and a decree quiet- LAND ID#: 0000-35-10N- each, covering their interest in Edmond, OK 73013 All of Lot Ten (10), Block IN AND FOR MCINTOSH ing Plaintiff’s title in and to the 16E-3-022-00 and to the oil, gas and other Telephone: (405) 463-6838 Ninety-Nine (99), Except the COUNTY, following described property PROPERTY LEGAL: BEG minerals owned by them, by Fax: (800) 504-7294 West 58.0 feet of the South 27.5 STATE OF OKLAHOMA and premises situated in McIn- NW/C SW SE SW S114’ SE inheritance, in and to the fol- E-mail:ccs@csmithlaw49. feet, City of Eufaula, Mclntosh IN THE MATTER OF THE tosh County, Oklahoma, to-wit: 177’ E 175’ N254’ W330’ POB lowing described lands located com County, Oklahoma, according ESTATE OF KELLY ALAN ½ interest in an undivided SEC 35-10-16 (KNIGHTS MON- in McIntosh County, Oklaho- Attorneys for Petitioner and to the Official plat thereof. BROWN, DECEASED. 74 acres in 156.87 acres lo- UMENTS &; RETAIL BLDG.) ma, which lands being a por- HERV Oil, LLC AND CASE NO. PB-2020-11 cated in the SE/4 less 3.13 You are hereby notified that tion of the lands acquired by That part of Lot Nine (9) NOTICE TO CREDITORS acres of Section 17, Township the above-described property Lydia Simpson, later Mitchell, beginning at the Southwest All creditors having claims 9 North, Range 15 East, Mc- is believed to be a dilapidated Full Blood Creek Indian, not Legal Notice Corner of Lot 9, thence North against KELLY ALAN BROWN, Intosh County, State of Okla- structure public nuisance un- enrolled. Published in the Indian along the West lot line 15.5 Deceased, are required to pres- homa der the definition of the Eu- The Northeast Quarter of Journal, Thursday, April 22, feet; thence on an angle to the ent the same with a descrip- AND ½ interest in the SW/4 faula Code of Ordinances and the Southwest Quarter (NE/4 2021 right of the West line of 61°00 tion of all security interests SW/4 less 30 acres to USA in could be subject to condemna- SW/4) of Section 6, Township IN THE DISTRICT COURT a distance of 33.0 feet; thence and other collateral (if any) Section 16, Township 9 North, tion. 8 North, Range 13 East, Mc- WITHIN AND FOR right on an angle of 47°52’ a held by each creditor with re- Range 15 East, McIntosh You are hereby ordered to at- Intosh County, State of Okla- MCINTOSH COUNTY distance of 41.3 feet; thence spect to such claim to Molly County, State of Oklahoma tend an administrative hearing homa, containing 40.00 acres, STATE OF OKLAHOMA South Parallel to the East Lot Beth Brown, Administrator, in and judicially determining on May 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at more or less (hereinafter re- BOKF, N.A., line 5.0 feet; thence South par- care of her attorney: Justin B. their possession and owner- Eufaula City Hall, 17 Hospital ferred to as “Tract” or “Subject Plaintiff, allel to the South line a distance Munn, SMAKAL MUNN, PC, ship of said real property, all as Dr., Eufaula, OK 74432. At the Lands”) vs. of 70.00 feet to the East line; 320 S. Boston Avenue, Suite set forth in the petition, will be administrative hearing you will The Petition has been set DEBRA STIRMAN, et al., thence South to the Southeast 718, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103, rendered accordingly. have the opportunity to dispute for hearing and will be heard in Defendants. Corner of Lot 9; thence West to on or before the presentment Dated this 01 day of April, the designation of the property the District Courtroom in the CJ-2020-18 the Southwest Corner of said date of June 14, 2021, or the 2021. having a dilapidated structure, McIntosh County Courthouse NOTICE OF HEARING ON Lot 9 and the point of begin- same will be forever barred. /s/ Lisa Rodebush, Court or you may present a plan for in the City of Eufaula, McIn- CONFIRMATION OF SALE ning. All in Block 99 of the City Dated April 8, 2021. Clerk removing the dilapidated struc- tosh County, Oklahoma, on the TO: DEBRA STIRMAN: of Eufaula, Mclntosh County, /s/ Justin B. Munn By: /s/ Carlye Thompson, ture from the property. 2nd day of June, 2021, at 2:00 You, and each of you, are Oklahoma, according to the Of- Attorney for Administrator, Deputy If you fail to respond to this p.m., at which time and place notified that the Plaintiff in the ficial plat thereof. Molly Beth Brown GAITHER LAW OFFICE notice and/or fail to attend any objections to the approval above entitled and numbered Physical Address: Prepared by: Attorneys for Plaintiff the administrative hearing, of said mineral deeds may be cause has filed its Motion to 116 North 1st Street, Eufaula, Justin B. Munn, OBA Henryetta, OK the City of Eufaula may pro- duly presented and made to Confirm Sale herein seeking OK 74432 #18116 ceed with the demolition of the the Court, and at such hear- confirmation by the Court of Said Petition alleges that SMAKAL MUNN, P.C. structure. ing competitive bidding may be the Sheriff’s sale held in this you have clouded the real prop- 320 S. Boston Ave., Suite Legal Notice After a decision is made at had on said mineral deeds and cause and that said motion has erty and that you have no right, 700 Published in the Indian Journal, the administrative hearing, the same may be confirmed in been set for hearing on May title, lien, estate, encumbrance, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103- Thursday, April 15, 22 and 29, 2021 you have the right to appeal the name of the person offer- 12, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., claim, assessment or interest, 3117 Vivian Rural Water District #6 is that decision to the Eufaula ing the highest bid therefor, the in the District Court Room as- either in law or in equity, in Telephone: (918) 582-3400 putting up for sale to the highest bid City Council. Pursuant to the purchaser to pay, in addition signed, at the County Court- and to said real property. You Facsimile: (918) 582-3402 a 2014 1-ton Chevy Duramax with ap- Code of Ordinances, you must to the consideration money for house, McIntosh County, Okla- are hereby notified that unless [email protected] proximately 150,000 miles. Sealed bids notify the City Clerk in writing said mineral deed, all court homa. you answer said Petition of the Attorney for Administrator need to be submitted at the Rayburn within ten (10) calendar days costs, publication fees, revenue You, and each of you, are Plaintiff filed herein against you CPA office located at 300 S Main in of the administrative hearing. stamps, if any, recording fees further notified to be present on or before June 3, 2021, the Eufaula no later than 5pm on Mon- The notification must be re- and attorney’s fees attribut- for said hearing at said date, allegations of the Petition will day May 3rd. Bids will be opened at the ceived by May 24, 2021. No- able to the sale of said mineral time and place, and show be taken as true and judgment Legal Notice deeds. will be entered and a Decree Published in the Indian next monthly board meeting on Tues- tification can be made at City cause, if any you have, why th All interested parties may quieting Plaintiff’s title to the Journal, Thursday, April 15 day May 4 at the Vivian building on Hall, 17 Hospital Dr., Eufaula, said motion should not be sus- appear and be heard at said above-described real property and 22, 2021 Highway 9 west of town. OK 74432 or by mail at PO tained and said sale confirmed. hearing. will be entered against you. McIntosh County Sheriff’s Box 684, Eufaula, OK 74432. DATED April 13, 2021. DATED this 6 day of April Dated 4-12-21 Department will offer one (1) Upon receipt of your appeal, /s/ Maegan Whelchel 2021. /s/ Lisa Rodebush 2006 Chevrolet Impala VIN# Legal Notice the appeal hearing will be MAEGAN WHELCHEL /s/ ORIGINAL SIGNED BY COURT CLERK 2G1WB55K869356005 for sale Published in the Indian placed on the next City Coun- #33303 BRENDON BRIDGES Pete J. Katzdorn, OBA No. by public auction on the pub- Journal, Thursday, April 22 cil meeting agenda. Should LAMUN MOCK CUNNYN- JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT 19852 licsurplus.com website. The and 29, 2021 you fail to request an appeal, GHAM & DAVIS, P.C. COURT KATZDORN LAW FIRM, auction will conclude on April IN THE DISTRICT COURT the City of Eufaula may pro- 5613 N. Classen Blvd. APPROVED: PLLC 29, 2021. A link for publicsur- IN AND FOR ceed with the demolition of the Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Charles C. Smith – OBA 3510 S. 79th E. Ave. plus.com is on the McIntosh MCINTOSH COUNTY structure. (405) 840-5900 #8326 Tulsa, OK 74145 County Sheriff’s Department STATE OF OKLAHOMA Should you file an appeal (405) 842-6132 (Fax) Smith Hudson Mahn, LLC (405) 243-6050 Telephone Facebook page. IN THE MATTER OF THE but fail to appear at the appeal Attorneys for Plaintiff ESTATE OF COLETA A. hearing, the City of Eufaula 3831 E Memorial Rd (405) 445-3023 Facsimile CHRISTMAS may proceed with the demoli- Edmond, OK 73013 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Deceased. tion of the structure. If the City Telephone: (405) 463-6838 Legal Notice Legal Notice or its agents perform the de- Fax: (800) 504-7294 Published in the Indian Case No.: PB-2021-16 Published in the Indian molition, you will be billed for E-mail:ccs@csmithlaw49. Journal, Thursday, April 15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Journal, Thursday, April 22, Legal Notice these costs and administrative com Published in the Indian Journal, and 22, 2021 STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) 2021 fees or costs connected there- Attorneys for Petitioner and Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 NOTICE OF DEFAULT ) ss. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE with. Failure to pay within six HERV Oil, LLC IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Little Turtle RV & Storage COUNTY OF MCINTOSH EUFAULA ALL-DRY STOR- (6) months of the statement McINTOSH COUNTY Storage Unit J-36, rented by ) AGES LLC, located at 121349 will result in the costs being STATE OF OKLAHOMA Leeann South All creditors having claims Hwy 9, Eufaula, Oklahoma assessed as an ad valorem tax CHARLOTTE LEE, and Delinquent from December against COLETA A. CHRIST- Legal Notice 74432, will hold a Public Sale lien upon the property. Pay- Published in the Indian Plaintiff, 10, 2020 MAS, deceased, are required on May 10th, 2021, starting at ment of demolition costs also Journal, Thursday, April 22, Little Turtle RV and Storage to present the same with a noon, via online storage auc- becomes the personal obliga- 2021 vs. located at 114161 Highway 69, description of all security in- tion at storageauctions.net. tion of the property owner and IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose terests and other collateral, if The contents of the occupant’s may be collected in accordance MCINTOSH COUNTY The successors both known and and/or dispense said property any, held by each creditor with leased space will be sold to sat- with any other civil remedy STATE OF OKLAHOMA unknown immediate and remote, of in Storage Unit J-36 to satisfy respect to such claim, to DEB- isfy the owner/operator lien, provided by law. IN THE MATTER OF THE PAULINE BLACK, deceased Lessee’s default in payment 15 BIE HOLT, Personal Represen- in accordance with the Self- CITY OF EUFAULA APPROVAL OF SALE OF OIL and (fifteen) days from date of this tative, in care of: Service Storage Facility Lien AND GAS MINERALS BY BEA- publication. Lessee must pay COURTNEY L. EAGAN Act of the Oklahoma statutes. TRICE SCATES AND CHAR- The successors both known and in full no more than 15 (fifteen) EAGAN LAW OFFICE Bidders must bid on the entire LIE HICKS, JR., RESTRICTED unknown immediate and remote, of days from the date of this pub- 150 Foley Ave. Legal Notice contents of the leased space. HEIRS OF MITCHELL HARJO, A.J. BLACK, deceased lic notice to avoid this action. Eufaula, OK 74432 Published in the Indian Terms are cash, credit or debit FULL BLOOD CREEK INDIAN, and Signed on or before the following Journal, Thursday, April 22 cards or cashier’s check only, ROLL NO. 10076, DECEASED Little Turtle RV & Storage the presentment date, on the and 29, 2021 no personal checks and card 18 day of June, 2021, or the NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY CASE NO. FB-2021-2 users must pay in person with WANDA JEAN HERVEY, if liv- same will be forever barred. FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING PETI- valid DL. Successful bidders ing and if deceased, the unknown Dated this 13 day of April, REGARDING A PUBLIC TION FOR APPROVAL OF SALE have 48 hours to remove prop- successors of WANDA JEAN Legal Notice 2021. TRANSPORTATION PROJECT OF OIL AND GAS MINERALS erty from unit and/or storage HERVEY Published in the Indian /s/ Courtney L. Eagan All interested persons are TO WHOM IT MAY CON- facility property. A $50 cash and Journal, Thursday, April 15 COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA hereby given notice that the KI CERN: deposit is required until all and 22, 2021 #22553 BOIS Community Action Foun- Notice is hereby given that property has been removed State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- NOTICE OF DEFAULT Eagan Law Office dation, Inc. is seeking finan- the Petitioners Beatrice Scates from the unit and/or storage homa Tax Commission Little Turtle RV & Storage 150 Foley Ave. cial assistance from the U.S. and Charlie Hicks, Jr., be- facility property. The follow- Defendants. Storage Unit L-29, rented by Eufaula, OK 74432 Department of Transportation, ing Restricted Indians of at ing space shall be sold unless CV-2021-42 Bryan Ford 918-689-2528-phone Federal Transit Administration least one-half or more degree tenant(s) contact the office and NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Delinquent from December 918-689-2529-fax under Section 5311 guidelines Indian blood, filed in the Dis- make payment arrangements. STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: 10, 2020 Attorney for Personal Repre- for the purpose of operation trict Court of McIntosh County, SS101 – Patrick Maurice “The successors both known and Little Turtle RV and Storage sentative a rural public transportation Oklahoma, their Petition as Dixon unknown, immediate and remote, of located at 114161 Highway 69, project. Grant funds will be restricted Indians for the ap- Last Known Address: 516 S PAULINE BLACK,” and “the succes- Eufaula, OK 74432 will dispose used to operate and maintain proval by the Court of deeds for E Street, Eufaula, OK 74432 sors both known and unknown, im- and/or dispense said property the KATS system serving Adair, the sale of oil and gas minerals Description: Household mediate and remote, of A.J. BLACK.” in Storage Unit L-29 to satisfy Legal Notice Cherokee, Haskell, Hughes, by Petitioners executed in favor items, tubs, oil heater, iron GREETINGS: Lessee’s default in payment 15 Published in the Indian Latimer, Leflore, McIntosh, Ok- of HERV Oil, LLC for the sum of board, fan, shoes, etc. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED (fifteen) days from date of this Journal, Thursday, April 22 fuskee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah, Four Thousand Four Hundred OP3-Alexandria Valdes that you have been sued in Case No. publication. Lessee must pay and 29, 2021 Pittsburg, & Wagoner counties. Forty-four and 45/100’s Dol- Last Known Address: 328 CV-2021-42 in the District Court in full no more than 15 (fifteen) IN THE DISTRICT COURT If any person desires a pub- lars ($4,444.45 or $1,500.00 Pine, Eufaula, OK 74432 of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by days from the date of this pub- IN AND FOR lic hearing to consider the so- per net mineral acre) each, Description: White Ram CHARLOTTE LEE as Plaintiff and lic notice to avoid this action. MCINTOSH COUNTY cial, economic and/or environ- covering their interest in and 1500 pickup truck with con- you and each of you must answer said Signed STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE mental effects of the proposed to the oil, gas and other min- tents in truck bed Petition filed in said Cause on or be- Little Turtle RV & Storage th ESTATE OF D.L. MCKEEFER project, they may submit, in erals owned by them, by in- OP5-Alexandria Valdes fore the 4 day of June, 2021, or the writing, to Mr. Carroll Huggins, heritance, in and to the follow- Last Known Address: 328 allegations contained therein will be Deceased. Executive Director, KI BOIS ing described lands located in Pine, Eufaula, OK 74432 taken as true and judgment rendered Legal Notice Case No.: PB-2021-14 Area Transit System, PO Box McIntosh County, Oklahoma, Description: White Dodge as prayed therein, against you and Published in the Indian NOTICE TO CREDITORS 727, Stigler, Oklahoma 74462- which lands being a portion of 2500 4x4 pickup with contents each of you, quieting the title and con- Journal, Thursday, April 15, STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) 0727 by no later than May 12, the lands acquired by Mitchell in truck bed firming possession as to the following 22 and 29, 2021 ) ss. 2021. Harjo, Full Blood Creek Indian, Tenants who would like to described property, to-wit: IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCINTOSH ) A draft of the grant proposal Roll No. 10076. make payment arrangements, The East 208.71 feet of the West IN AND FOR All creditors having claims is currently available for pub- The Southeast Quarter contact our office immediately, 417.42 feet of the North 417.42 feet of McINTOSH COUNTY against D.L. MCKEEFER, de- lic inspection and copying at (SE/4) of Section 18, Town- at 918-689-9818, we do not the NE/4 of the NW/4 of Section Thir- STATE OF OKLAHOMA ceased, are required to present KI BOIS Area Transit System ship 8 North, Range 13 East, want to sell your belongings! teen, Township Eleven North, range CHARLES E. REHN- the same with a description of Facility, 1107 Industrial Rd., McIntosh County, State of Fifteen East of the IB&M, in McIntosh BORG all security interests and other Stigler, Oklahoma, Monday Oklahoma, containing 160.00 County, Oklahoma, containing two Plaintiff, collateral, if any, held by each through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to acres, more or less (hereinafter acres, more or less, SUBJECT to ease- -vs- Legal Notice creditor with respect to such 4:30 p.m. referred to as “Tract” or “Sub- Published in the Indian ment for county road along the north

claim, to JODY MCKEEFER, ject Lands”) Journal, Thursday, April 22, 40 feet thereof. The following named per- AKA NELDA JO MCKEEFER, The Petition has been set 29 and May 6, 2021 barring and enjoining you and sons, if living or if he/she may Personal Representative, in for hearing and will be heard in IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF each of you from ever asserting any be deceased, the unknown Legal Notice care of: Published in the Indian the District Courtroom in the MCINTOSH COUNTY right, title or interest in and to said heirs, executors, administra- COURTNEY L. EAGAN Journal, Thursday, April 22, McIntosh County Courthouse STATE OF OKLAHOMA property adverse to the determination tors, devisees, trustees or EAGAN LAW OFFICE 2021 in the City of Eufaula, McIn- LECO DOWNUM f/k/a CO of ownership made by the Court. assigns, immediate, and re- st 150 Foley Ave. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF tosh County, Oklahoma, on the THI LE, an Individual, WITNESS my hand this 31 day of mote, if any, of each such de- Eufaula, OK 74432 MCINTOSH COUNTY 2nd day of June, 2021, at 2:00 v. March, 2021. ceased persons, t o - w i t : on or before the following STATE OF OKLAHOMA p.m., at which time and place (SEAL) JONER RAMSEY, KATIE FAIR- the presentment date, on the IN THE MATTER OF THE any objections to the approval CHARLES C. DOWNUM, his MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT BANK and EARNEST 20 day of June, 2021, or the APPROVAL OF SALE OF OIL of said mineral deeds may be heirs, CLERK FAIRBANK same will be forever barred. AND GAS MINERALS BY BEA- duly presented and made to executors, administrators, By:/s/ Crystal Newton Defendants. Dated this 13 day of April, TRICE SCATES AND CHAR- the Court, and at such hear- devisees, trustees, successors Deputy Case No. CV-20-90 2021. LIE HICKS, JR., RESTRICTED ing competitive bidding may be and/or assigns, both known Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553

/s. Courtney L. Eagan HEIRS OF LYDIA SIMPSON, had on said mineral deeds and and unknown, and TINKER Attorney for Plaintiffs SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY COURTNEY L. EAGAN, OBA LATER LYDIA MITCHELL, the same may be confirmed in FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, 150 Foley Avenue, P.O. Box 310 PUBLICATION NOTICE #22553 FULL BLOOD CREEK INDIAN, the name of the person offer- a Federally Chartered Credit Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Eagan Law Office NOT ENROLLED, DECEASED ing the highest bid therefor, the Union, its successors and/or (918) 689-2528 TO: 150 Foley Ave. CASE NO. FB-2021-1 purchaser to pay, in addition assigns. The following named per- (CONTINUED ON PAGE B6 LPXLP

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of McIntosh County, Oklahoma, by CLERK Legal Notice David Lee Henderson and Robert L. By:/s/ Crystal Newton Published in the Indian Journal, Henderson as Plaintiffs and you and Deputy Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 each of you must answer said Petition Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF filed in said Cause on or before the 4th Attorney for Plaintiff McINTOSH COUNTY day of June 2021, or the allegations 150 Foley Avenue STATE OF OKLAHOMA contained therein will be taken as Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432 DAVID LEE HENDERSON, true and judgment rendered as prayed (918) 689-2528 and therein, against you and each of you, ROBERT L. HENDERSON, quieting the title and confirming pos- Plaintiffs, session as to the following described Legal Notice property, to-wit: Published in the Indian Journal, vs. A one-third (1/3) interest in a part Thursday, April 8, 15 and 22, 2021 of the SW/4 of the SW/4 NE/4 and IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF The successors both known and part of the E/2 NE/4 SE/4 NW/4 of MCINTOSH COUNTY unknown immediate and remote, of Section 16, Township 9 North, Range STATE OF OKLAHOMA DAVID A. TAYLOR, deceased 16 East, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, In re the Marriage of: and said parcel of land being described JONI HUDGENS, as follows: Beginning at the SW cor- Petitioner, JUDY M. TAYLOR ner of the NW/4 SW/4 NE/4; thence and N 63 degrees 21’ 51” W a distance of and 369.45’; thence N 00 degrees 05’ 23” E TRAVIS HUDGENS a distance of 496.53’; thence 289 de- TONYA TOTH grees 57’ 52” E a distance of 1132.27’; Respondent. thence S 00 degrees 06’ 09” W a dis- and tance of 245.86’; thence S 42 degrees Case No. FD-2019-3 37’ 51” E a distance of 14.54’; thence NOTICE OF HEARING GORDON TAYLOR S 00 degrees 06’ 12” W a distance of Notice is hereby given to Respon- 405.028’; thence N 89 degrees 58’ 43” dent, Travis Hudgens, that on the 22nd and W a distance of 813.00 feet to the point day of October, 2020, Petitioner, Joni of beginning, said tract contains 16.5 Hudgens filed in the District Court JERRED TAYLOR acres, more or less of McIntosh County, Eufaula, Okla- and and homa, a Motion to Set for Pre-Trial. A part of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 This matter is set for Pre-Trial in JOSHUA A. TAYLOR of Section 16, Township 9 North, the District Court of McIntosh Coun- Range 16 East, McIntosh County, ty, Eufaula, Oklahoma, on the 8 day and Oklahoma, said parcel of land being of June, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., and described as follows: Beginning at a Respondent, Travis Hudgens is direct- DAVID A. TAYLOR, II point, said point being 513.453 feet ed to appear. and West and 256.370 feet South of the NE IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE corner of the NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 of HEARING, A PERMANENT ORDER ABIGAIL K. TAYLOR said Section 16; thence S 00° 06’ 12” GRANTING THE PETITONER ALL W a distance of 378.884 feet; thence N RELIEF REQUESTED IN HER PETI- and 47° 22’ 09” E a distance of 257.110 feet; TION SHALL BE ISSUED WITHOUT thence N 42° 37 51” W a distance of FURTHER NOITCE TO YOU. State of Oklahoma, ex rel, Okla- 278.294 feet to the Point of beginning; Signed this 30 day of March, 2021. homa Tax Commission otherwise described as Lots 1, 2, & 3, /s/Brian McLaughin Defendants. Southport III, according to an unre- JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT corded plat thereof. COURT CV-2020-41 barring and enjoining you and Prepared By: NOTICE BY PUBLICATION each of you from ever asserting any Courtney L. Eagan, OBA #22553 STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: right, title or interest in and to said EAGAN LAW OFFICE “JERRED TAYLOR,” and “JOSH- property adverse to the determination 150 Foley Ave. UA A. TAYLOR.” of ownership made by the Court. Eufaula, OK 74432 GREETINGS: WITNESS my hand this 31st day of (918) 659-2528 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED March, 2021. (918) 471-4002- Facsimile that you have been sued in Case No. (SEAL) Attorney for Petitioner CV-2020-41 in the District Court MCINTOSH COUNTY, COURT Court Report McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases merchandise from retail- TH Rogers Lumber vs. Casey James Har- er; trespassing after being RT Construction, et al rington: falsely personate forbidden another to create liability; Timothy Joseph May- Traffic Cases possession of CDS; un- har: driving an MV un- Steven Bradley Cox: lawful possession of drug der the influence of alco- inattentive driving result- paraphernalia hol; resisting an officer ing in conclusion Andy Ray Ward: as- Mark Scruggs: driving William Thomas • sault W/A dangerous an MV under the influ- Dowling: driver not weapon ence of alcohol wearing seatbelt Travler Ray Ward: as- Sabrin Nicole Hass- sault & battery W/A dan- Civil Cases nen: driven not wearing gerous weapon seatbelt in excess of Jamie Allison Holland: Misdemeanor driving under suspen- $10,000 sion- first offense Arvest Bank vs. Fan- Krista Vangel: driver Cases tastik Resurfacing, et al Patrick Larry Arm- not wearing seatbelt strong: driving a motor Civil Cases less vehicle under the influ- Marriage ence of alcohol than $10,000 Rosemary Annette Arvest Bank vs. Chris- licenses filed Dowling: possession of Joshua Darrin Bres- topher McDaniel, et al hears and Karrie Michelle CDS Crown Asset Manage- Jimmy Lyman Hagan Brown ment vs. Joan Hernandez, Buford James Ember- Jr.: threaten to perform et al act of violence; resisting son and Matessa Rose LVNV Funding vs. Jorgensen an officers Calvin Perreault, et al Matthew Allen Hawn: Divorces filed driving an MV under Small Claims Laura Jannette Greg- the influence of alcohol; Cody William Forbes ory vs. Robert Eugene transporting open con- vs. Chase Carl Flud, et al Gregory II tainer of alcohol David Throckmorton Tricia G. Marburger Dana Lynn Hornbeak: vs. Gottao Truckin, et al vs. Michael P. Marburger possession of CDS; un- Peoples National Bank Protective Orders lawful possession of drug vs. Mary Marie McMa- Chloe Leeann Gay vs. paraphernalia; larceny of hon, et al James Donald Collins

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COURTESY COURTESY Trevor Dodd of Eufaula (left) and his uncle Chuck Neely (right) placed third out of 33 anglers in the Big Crappie Challenge 2021 on Lake Diesel Byrd of Checotah won first place in the Junior Division. Eufaula.

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COURTESY Addie Standstipher won the Kids Division.

AG 2005. “You’re going to find gate – it simply made sense and OSU alum, Minnie agreed that female author- balancing the accounting something similar across at the time because a task Lou Bradley, who earned ity figures empower those books – so taking credit from page B2 other commodities as well, needed doing. her degree in 1953 at what coming up behind. Cul- doesn’t come naturally. by 27% to 1.23 million. although I think cattle is As for women like her- was then known as Okla- tural change across history “I don’t think it’s ever The data is collected ev- one of the most diverse. I self setting an example for homa Agricultural & Me- is not as simple as a light been intentional in the ery five years; the depart- take a little pride in that.” others to come later, she chanical College. Bradley switch, and role models ag sector. As long as you ment is already developing She cited Terry Stuart said, “When you see some- became the first woman to exist at all levels of the in- want to show up and work its 2022 census. Part of the Forst, also an OSU alum, one who looks like you enroll in animal husband- dustry, from small home hard and be part of a team, reason for the large differ- as another example of a making key decisions and ry at OA&M and went on operations to large corpo- women are very much re- ence since 2012 is due to historic woman in leader- making a difference, it cre- to become a big name in rations and government. spected in agriculture. I how the USDA’s National ship. In 2008, the head of ates a drive and desire to Angus cattle. Women might have think it’s just a very hum- Agricultural Statistics Ser- 7S Stuart Ranch in Caddo succeed as well.” “She has also been a big been overlooked in previ- ble demographic,” said vice reworded the survey became the first woman Hukill said she farmed encouragement, always ous census data because of Arthur, who earned an from earlier efforts. Of- president of the Oklahoma alongside her grandfather telling me, ‘Ladies can do the nature of agriculture in agricultural economics ficials asked better ques- Cattlemen’s Association. when her father died. She it; they can do anything,’” Oklahoma, she said: The degree at OSU. tions, which revealed what Buckmaster credited came back to the family Hukill said. “And then majority of farms in the “We’re only really women like Heather Buck- her own father for helping operation after graduat- when Blayne Arthur took state are small, family op- starting to recognize it, master already knew. to break cultural gender ing OSU with a degree in over as secretary of ag- erations and usually passed but women have had a “When you look at roles by working with her agricultural economics in riculture, I took that as a through the generations. significant impact in ag- my board, nearly half are on the family ranch in Hy- 2017. Both men treated personal affirmation of Mothers and daughters riculture for a long, long women. The chair is a dro, although he might not her with the respect of that idea. It doesn’t always work alongside fathers and time,” the Chickasha na- woman,” said Buckmaster, have realized it then. She someone who could do have to be men in leader- sons as a single unit to get tive said, “Women have an OSU graduate in ag- surprised her boyfriend anything as well as they ship.” the work done – deliver- always been an integral ricultural economics and the first time she jumped could. Arthur, the first wom- ing calves, picking up trac- part of our farming and Oklahoma Beef Council out of the pickup truck on In college, Hukill met an to head the state De- tor parts in town, closing ranching operations and executive director since a date to open and close a yet another Hydro native partment of Agriculture, down the barn in a storm, always will.