Cox Becomes ‘Belligerent, Threatening’ During Arrest Investigation Continuing ROY FAULKENBERRY Prosecutor

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฀฀Vol.฀126,฀No.฀86฀฀฀฀฀฀Published฀Year฀In฀And฀Year฀Out฀For฀Home฀Folks฀By฀Home฀Folks฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀Sallisaw,฀Oklahoma฀•฀Wednesday,฀March฀31,฀2021฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀2฀Sections,฀16฀Pages฀•฀฀$1.00 Cox becomes ‘belligerent, threatening’ during arrest Investigation continuing ROY FAULKENBERRY prosecutor. ties and quoted her as saying, 'go ahead and call EDITOR That the case is still under investigation was the Larry, I'll tell him you choked me and beat me.' The case of Sequoyah County Court Clerk be- only comment he could make at this time, Sul- “I also heard a noise of what I would compare ing arrested last week on charges of public intoxi- livan said Tuesday. to the sound of someone banging on a window cation and malicious injury or damage to proper- Cox was arrested Tuesday, March 23, by or a car with their hands. Undersheriff Cox then ty is still under investigation according to District Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane after Lane asked me if I could please hurry,” Lane said in the 18 District Attorney Chuck Sullivan. received a call about 2:30 p.m. that day from incident report. Sullivan, the district attorney for Haskell and Cox's husband Greg Cox, who is the undersheriff In the report, Lane said when he arrived at the Pittsburg counties was assigned to the the case under Lane. location, S. 4615 Rd, Greg Cox's unit was sitting by the Oklahoma Attorney General's office after Lane said in his report that when he answered behind Gina Cox's white pickup in the driveway District Attorney Jack Thorp recused himself to the phone on the call from Greg Cox, he could of a shop building that was listed as belonging to avoid conflict. Sullivan is assigned as a conflict hear Gina Cox in the background yelling profani- SEE COX, PAGE A7 Cox Sallisaw Son is accepted to West Point Academy

LYNN MCCULLEY STAFF WRITER Blaine Jones may live in Tahlequah but is thankful to his Sallisaw family along with many other supporters from Sequoyah Coun- ty for his recent acceptance into West Point Military Academy in West Point, N. Y. Jones, 18, is the son of Sallisaw native Jared Jones and his wife, Amy who live in Tahlequah. Jones is also the great-grandson of Ann Miller of Sallisaw and the late Bud Miller, and Dean and Jan Caughman, also of Sallisaw. “I’m thrilled beyond my expectations,” Jones said. COURTNEY BARKER | TIMES “I spent many days with my Papa Dean and George Glenn and they both told me I can be anything I want to be. They always talked to And they’re off! me that way. We also have an extended family in Sallisaw who include the Bakers, Randall Lots of children from Sallisaw and the surrounding area took part in the urday. Several egg hunts and related Easter activities are scheduled this and Tracy, Randall’s dad Ed and Connie who Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Immanuel Baptist Church on Sat- weekend with Easter being Sunday. SEE JONES, PAGE A3 U.S. Attorney’s office files more than 20 murder cases committed in Indian Country The United States Attorney’s Office for include 22 murders, four manslaughters, the Eastern District of Oklahoma an- and six sexual abuse offenses involving nounced today it has filed forty (40) vio- minor victims. The following cases have lent crime in Indian Country cases since been filed in the United States District the March 11 Oklahoma Court of Crimi- Court for the Eastern District of Okla- nal Appeals opinions in Bosse v. Oklaho- homa by Criminal Complaint: ma and Hogner v. Oklahoma. The cases SEE CASES, PAGE A3 Dedication held for $12 million SCWA water treatment plant LYNN MCCULLEY County residents and businesses fresh, STAFF WRITER cleaner and safer drinking water, Vance A ribbon cutting to dedicate the new Mooney, Sequoyah County Water As- $12 million Sequoyah County Water sociation manager said. Treatment Plant was held Friday with The plant is located adjacent to Sequoyah County Water Association Tenkiller State Park across from the la- representatives and Cherokee Nation goon before the dam. SUBMITTED PHOTO CHEROKEE NATION tribal officials attending. The Cherokee Nation contributed Blaine Jones, 18, center, who was recently accepted into the U.S. Military Academy in New York, was Construction of the project began in $854,000 in Indian Health Service proj- presented with a flag last week from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., left, and Deputy 2019 and will provide 5,300 Sequoyah DEDICATION, Principal Chief Bryan Warner. SEE PAGE A7 Early voting begins Thursday Safety alert issued on medical marijuana Early voting begins Thursday the option of voting early at The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dan- Kelly Williams, Director of the OMMA, said. April 1 for voters in Sequoyah their County Election Board. gerous Drugs (OBNDD) recently issued a state- “My team is working exceptionally hard and County. Eligible voters will be Sequoyah County Election ment regarding collaborative efforts by OBNDD partnering with OBNDD to address this issue voting for Town of Gore Office Board Secretary, Cindy Os- and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Author- and evaluate the products for sale at our licensed #2 Seat and Board of Educa- born, said early voting is open ity (OMMA) to investigate THC edibles that dispensaries. We also recognize that patient and tion for Gore/Belfonte Public to all voters. caused hospitalizations. OMMA would like to public safety efforts must continue once patients Schools. Voters who will not “You do not need to provide remind all patients about medication safety. bring their medication home.” be able to make it to the polls an excuse to vote early. Okla- “The safety of our patients and our commu- All medications, including medical mari- nity is always the top priority of this agency,” Dr. SEE ALERT, PAGE A3 on Election Day-April 6, have SEE VOTING, PAGE A7

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Jeff Sanders Mary Shade Stagner Clinton ‘Clint’ Buttrey Sept. 16, 1971 – March 27, 2021 Sept. 1, 1944 – March 28, 2021 May 27, 1981 – March 24, 2021 Jeff Sanders, 49 of McKey, Graveside services for Funeral services for Clin- left us on Saturday, March Mary Shade Stagner, 76, ton “Clint” Buttrey, 39, of 27, 2021. He was born to of Gore, are being held at Broken Arrow, will be held Tom and Janice (Blount) 1 p.m. Wednesday, March at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, Sanders on Sept. 16, 1971, 31, 2021, at Phillips Cem- 2021, at Blackgum Harves- in Kansas City, Mo. etery in Cookson under time Church. He graduated from the direction of Agent & Burial will be at Box Cem- Sallisaw High School in Mallory-Martin Funeral etery in Vian under the di- 1989, where he was active Home. rection of Agent & Mallory- in football and wrestling. Mrs. Stagner was born Martin Funeral Home. He was a member of First on Sept. 1, 1944, in Mr. Buttrey was born on Baptist Church of McKey. Notchietown to Redbird May 27, 1981, in Tulsa to Jeff was a devoted family Shade and Rachel (Pi- Darrell Edward Buttrey and man who loved spending geon) Shade. She died on Linda Louise (Pittman) Al- time with his family and Sunday, March 28, 2021, ford. He died on Wednes- friends. He loved watch- in Tulsa. day, March 24, 2021, in ing OU football, throwing shoes, playing pitch, and She was an LPN for Vian Nursing Home and Chero- Tulsa. cooking out. Jeff was a wonderful husband, son, father, kee Nation. He enjoyed cooking, going to the lake, and horses. He brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to all. She married Bill Stagner on Feb. 14, 1998, in Miami, was a country concert fan, with Little Big Town being his He was preceded in death by his father Tom Sanders; Okla. favorite. and grandparents, Coy and Ada Blount and Holley and Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; two Survivors include one daughter, Raylee Ann of Oklaho- Talitha Sanders. daughters, Claudene Arney and husband, Steve and ma; his father, Darrell Buttrey and Sue of Broken Arrow; Jeff is survived by his mother, Janice Sanders; wife, Robyn Rodger all of Gore; one stepson, Ray Stagner his mother, Linda Alford of Locust Grove; three sisters, Christy Sanders; sons, Dakota Sanders, Clayton Sand- and wife, Traci of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Gussie Jessica Fisher and husband, Sean of Locust Grove, Ambers ers, Jonathon Plank and his wife Marisa; daughter, Ci- Kelley of Gore and Wilma Brimm of Warner; six Mabes and husband, Mike of Tulsa and Amy Brown and ara Sanders; brother, Kevin Sanders Sr. and his wife grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other Meaghan of Tulsa; one brother, Bryan Brown and Erica of Dana; sister, Lisa Hahn and her husband Alvin; and family members and friends. Bixby; and other family members and friends. grandchildren, Allister Balentine, Tommy Lee, Mikey She was preceded in death by her parents; and two He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Alford. Lee, and Jadelynn Lee; as well as a host of other relatives brothers, Freddie Shade and Robert Shade. Pallbearers are Sean Fisher, Bryan Brown, Mike Mabes, and friends. Pallbearers are Steve Arney, Seth Arney, Alex Pow- Kyle Jordan, Troy Buttrey and Calvin Harned. Visitation for Jeff is from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, ell, Robert Shade, Ty Sanders and Walter Kelley. Viewing will be 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeralhome March 31, 2021, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of in Sallisaw. The family will greet from 6 to 8 p.m. Forever Memories Funeral Services, 463505 Hwy 101, Sallisaw. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Dwight Mission Cem- etery with Pastors Ted Eppler and Merel Rowe officiat- ing. Pallbearers will be Dakota Sanders, Clayton Sand- ers, Jonathon Plank, Greg Hahn, Corey Sanders, Kevin Sanders Jr. and Kevin Sanders Sr. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of For- ever Memories Funeral Services, Sallisaw. www.fmf- sinc.com.

Kenneth Bradford Edwards Feb. 26, 1939 – March 29, 2021 Funeral services for Kenneth Bradford Edwards, 82, of Muldrow will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Copic Baptist Church in Nicut. Burial will follow at Long Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. Mr. Edwards was born on Feb. 26, 1939, in Muldrow to Samuel Bradford Edwards and Vola Mae (House) Edwards. He passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Muldrow. Heartfelt He was married to Velma Leona Allen on May 23, 1959, in Muldrow. He was a Quality Control Inspector Care for Baldor Electric Company and a member of Copic Baptist Church. Treating our community with expert Survivors are his wife, Velma Edwards of the home; one daughter, Stephanie Shook of Greenwood, Ark.; care and a personal touch since 1995. three sons, Phillip Edwards of Fort Smith, Ark., Bill Edwards and Brian Edwards and Nina all of Muldrow; Case Management | Home Health eight grandchildren, Lindsey Edwards, Brad Edwards, Provider Services | Hospice and Pallative Care Kendall Edwards, Shawn Edwards, Chris Edwards, Sa- mantha Edwards, Amanda Shook and Tyler Shook; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorene Harkreader of 918-775-6555 Vian and Carol Selvidge of Henryetta; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Heather Edwards. Active pallbearers will be Brad, Kendall, Shawn Ed- wards, Chris Edwards, Tyler Shook and Glen Selvidge. “Care with Prayer Changes Things...” Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Neighbors and Jeff Neighbors. Viewing and visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday Sequoyah County TIMES at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow. The family will greet from 6 to 8 p.m. (USPS 490-840) is published semi-weekly by Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc., 111 N. Oak, Sallisaw, 801 Ironwood St. · Muldrow, OK OK 74955-4637. Phone AHIMSA (918) 775-4433 Fax (918) SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC 775-3023. Subscription A low cost spay neuter clinic. prices are $37.95 per year in the trade area, $59.95 Help reduce pet over-population per year in all other areas $30.00 - Cats • $40.00 - Dogs of Oklahoma and adjoin- Hosted by Ahimsa Rescue Foundation ing states and $73.95 per year outside Oklahoma (479) 651-1319 and non-adjoining states. Periodicals postage paid at Sallisaw, OK. POST- MASTER: Send address changes to Sequoyah CountyTIMES, 111 N. Oak St., Sallisaw, OK 74955- 4637. Copyright 2021, Cookson Hills Publish- ers, Inc. Nothing may be reprinted, photocopied or in any way reproduced without the permission of the publisher.

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Earl McAlister – ley – Sexual Abuse of a Minor in In- and the Cherokee Nation, and the land, are being held at 10 dian Country State of Oklahoma lacked jurisdic- a.m. Wednesday, March Murder in Indian Country United States v. Johnatan Caldwell, United States v. Lance Whelchel – tion to prosecute major crimes in- 31, 2021, at the Agent & Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian volving Native Americans occur- Mallory-Martin Chapel in Jason Armstrong, Jessie Hansen and Edmon McAlister – Murder in Country ring on these reservation lands. Muldrow. United States v. Lucas James Based on these rulings, many state Burial is at Blackjack Indian Country United States v. Scott Tate Eagle – Blackbird – Sexual Abuse of a Mi- convictions have and will be vacat- Cemetery in Muldrow un- nor in Indian Country and Ag- ed. It will be the responsibility of the der the direction of Agent Murder in Indian Country United States v. Denise Grass – gravated Sexual Abuse in Indian federal government and/or tribal & Mallory-Martin Funeral Country governments to prosecute the of- Home. Murder in Indian Country United States v. Joseph Allen Her- United States v. Santiago Perez III fenders. It is anticipated additional Mr. Barnes was born on – Lewd Acts with a Child in Indian decisions impacting the Choctaw Sept. 24, 1934, in Gans to nandez – Murder in Indian Coun- try Country and Seminole Nations will be issued Joseph Fillmore Barnes and United States v. Geoffrey Hitcher by the Oklahoma Court of Crimi- Josie (Taylor) Barnes. He United States v. David Glen Thompson – Murder in Indian – Assault Resulting in Serious Bodi- nal Appeals in the coming days. died on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Roland. ly Injury in Indian Country “As I stated when the recent Hog- Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Powers of Country United States v. Tyrik D. Cohee – United States v. Nicholas Ham- ner and Bosse opinions came down, Garland, Texas and Susan Snyder of Fort Smith, Ark.; one mer – Assault Resulting in Serious the Eastern District U.S. Attorney’s sister, Lorene of Roland; three brothers, Herbert Barnes Murder in Indian Country United States v. James Eric Parker Bodily Injury in Indian Country Office has been identifying cases of of Muldrow, and Alton Barnes and Vernon Barnes both United States v. Justin Taylor - As- violent offenders currently in custo- of Redland; four grandchildren; three great-grandchil- – Murder in Indian Country United States v. Laurie Martin – sault with a Dangerous Weapon in dy within the areas of the Cherokee dren; and other family members and friends. Indian Country and Chickasaw reservations which Pallbearers are Herbert Barnes, Rick Pendergrass, Murder in Indian Country United States v. Tyler Mullins – United States v. Chavio Balderas – could be impacted by a change in Chad Pratt, Wayne Wiederhold, Kenny Barnes and Jus- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Indian Country jurisdiction. The tin DiGiacinto. Murder in Indian Country United States v. Charles Cooper – in Indian Country collective efforts of our state, local, Murder in Indian Country United States v. Chalad Teddie Lee tribal, and federal partners have United States v. Russell Williford – Caldwell – Assault with Intent to enabled our office to have federal Ken McPhail Commit Murder in Indian Country charges in place to avoid these vio- Oct. 18, 1969 – March 27, 2021 Murder in Indian Country United States v. Jessica Tyan United States v. Bryce Alan Ben- lent offenders from being released Moore – Murder in Indian Country shoof – Assault with Intent to Com- from custody. The forty cases filed Graveside services for Ken mit Murder in Indian Country to date are only the beginning. We McPhail, 51, of Arkoma, United States v. Bobby Joe Hector, Jr. – Murder in Indian Country United States v. Clarence Wes- are reviewing and making charging will be held at 2 p.m. Fri- ley Sands – Assault with Intent to decisions on additional cases daily. day, April 2, 2021, at the U.S. United States v. Glen Gore – Mur- der in Indian Country Commit Murder in Indian Country In addition, we have already dis- National Cemetery in Fort “Our goal has been and will con- covered approximately 150 violent Smith, Ark., under the di- United States v. Cory Boykin – Murder in Indian Country tinue to be protecting the people of offender cases in the Choctaw and rection of Agent & Mallory- the Eastern District of Oklahoma Seminole areas over which we an- Martin Funeral Home. United States v. Stormy Gann – Murder in Indian Country by focusing all of our available re- ticipate assuming federal criminal Mr. McPhail was born sources on ensuring that violent jurisdiction if the OCCA renders on Oct. 18, 1969, in Wich- United States v. Tyler Presley – Murder in Perpetration of Kidnap- offenders are transitioned from similar rulings,” said Wilson. ita, Kan., to Kenneth Paul state custody to federal custody to “I am keenly aware of the hard- McPhail Sr. and Beverly ping in Indian Country United States v. Delila Ann Pa- be tried for the violent crimes they ship the jurisdictional change has Ann (Petree) Clark. He have been charged with commit- placed on so many victims,” said died on Saturday, March 27, checo – Murder in Perpetration of Child Abuse in Indian Country ting,” said Acting United States At- Wilson. “As the previous state con- 2021, in Arkoma. torney Christopher J. Wilson. “Our victions are being vacated for lack He was a U.S. Army vet- United States v. Brandon White – Murder in Second Degree Indian staff has been working many long of jurisdiction, victims and victim eran, an I.T. Engineer and a member of Evangel Temple and stress-filled hours reviewing families are being forced to relive in Fort Smith. Country United States v. Heather Nicole law enforcement reports and pre- the entire process. We are commit- He married Kay Riddle on May 27, 2000 in Fort Smith. paring charging documents. The ted to assisting the victims of these Survivors include his wife, Kay McPhail of the home; White – Manslaughter in Indian Country logistics of handling this volume of violent crimes as their cases navi- nine children, Mary Schreckhise and husband, Jeremy of cases has been challenging and has gate through the federal criminal Van Buren, Ark., Sara Barnes of Tahlequah, Todd Barnes United States v. Shawn Jones – Manslaughter in Indian Country required the cooperation of District justice system.” and wife, Beth of Muldrow, James Barnes of Arkoma, Attorney Offices, Sheriff Offices, the A criminal complaint does not Johnna Williams and husband, Kevin of Cedarville, Ark., United States v. James Russell Parker – Manslaughter in Indian Federal Bureau of Investigation, the constitute evidence of guilt. A Jessica McPhail of Arkoma, Kenneth McPhail III and wife, United States Marshals Service, and criminal complaint is only a meth- Helen of Clarksville, Tenn., Dustin McPhail and wife, Em- Country United States v. Robert Dwayne the Oklahoma Department of Cor- od of bringing formal charges ily of Atlanta and Josh Ziady and wife, Reema of Nash- rections.” against a defendant. A defendant is ville, Tenn.; one brother, Bert Clark and wife, Stephanie of Roberts – Manslaughter in Indian Country Many of the recent federal charg- presumed innocent of the charges Roland; two sisters, Karen Petrucci and husband, Jeff of es filed by the Eastern District of and may not be found guilty unless Greenwood, Ark., and Lisa Stringer of Cedarville, Ark.; 13 United States v. Tanya Michelle Wilson – Kidnapping in Indian Oklahoma involve defendants pre- evidence establishes guilt beyond a grandchildren; and other family members and friends. viously convicted in state court. The reasonable doubt. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Country & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. The family will greet from 6 to 8 p.m. gun the process with an application but had to complete JONES a list of requirements from West Point to be accepted. FROM PAGE A1 “It’s been about a two or three-year process getting are pastors of our church Fellowship Baptist in Nicut,” things ready. I became interested in West Point in my ALERT he said. I’ve had so many people who have supported freshman year. They complete an entire background on the students who are accepted. There are also a fewcol- FROM PAGE A1 me in this process and I’m thankful to each one.” With both parents who have served in active duty in lege courses from the Oklahoma School of Science and juana products, should be stored safely out of reach of Mathematics offered through NSU that I took which children and pets. When a medical marijuana product the U.S. Air Force, Jones grew up in a military environ- ment and has always had an interest in a military career. helped my application,” he said. looks like or is packaged in a manner similar to prod- Jones said, in addition, he had to undergo a series of ucts that do not contain THC, including edible medical “This is something he has wanted to do since he was three years old,” his father, Jared said. interviews from his congressman and officials from marijuana products, additional steps may be necessary West Point to be to be accepted. to prevent accidental ingestion; the use of a medication “I was stationed in Florida near a beach and the guys from the army were on base and Blaine just loved be- “West Point has an interesting process of getting a lockbox is recommended, officials said. student into a cadetship, Jones said. According to infor- Medical marijuana purchased in Oklahoma should ing around them and seeing the planes and helicopters. One day, he saw some guys who were the Green Beret mation on the academy’s website, students have to un- meet all Oklahoma packaging and labeling require- dergo an eight-step process which includes academic, ments (63 O.S. § 427.1 et seq., and OAC 310:681), in- dressed in uniform and he was hooked. That did it! eH said ‘that’s what I want to do when I grow up’,” he said. physical and leadership requirements. In addition to a cluding opaque, child resistant packaging. Dispensaries medical examinations, students must also provide re- are required to have the Certificate of Analysis (COA), According to his father, Blaine had a problem with reading when he was younger but as time went by, he sults of college entrance exams, and a military acad- the laboratory-issued document indicating the results emy nomination from a congressional representative of required safety and potency testing, on-site for each and his wife would read to him and provide him with books that had anything to do with the military along and a service connected official. Receiving a nomina- batch or product and available for review by patients. tion from a congressional office is the first step inhe t OMMA encourages patients to request and review this with science and math. “From that point on, something clicked and he began process of attending a service academy and a nomina- information to ensure that any product they may pur- tion does not guarantee admission. Jones said he felt chase has been properly tested, Williams said. reading and reading and by the time he took his test, he scored off the charts,” his father said. Jones saidreading fortunate to receive a “Principal” nomination from Dispensaries are required to refuse to accept any Mullin and a “Secondary” nomination from Inhofe. products that do not meet all packaging and labeling is one of his favorite pastimes. “You have to get nominated from an elected officialo t Jones is the first member of a federally recognized requirements (OAC 310:681-7-1(b)). OMMA has been tribe, the Cherokee Nation, who has been accepted to increasing its compliance inspections and working be accepted into West Point,” his father said. “It’s part of the requirement process. Blaine received attend West Point. alongside OBNDD to take action on all non-compliant He was presented a tribal flag by Cherokee Nation products for sale at dispensaries. Those who are aware a nomination from Congressman Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and once you get that, you’re Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin and Deputy Principal of improperly packed or labeled products should notify Chief Bryan Warner last week. Chief Hoskin said he OMMA by submitting the information, including busi- in. You just have to make sure you do everything right to the time you enter the academy,” he said. congratulates Jones and the flag will represent hisher- ness name and address, product type and description, itage while attending West Point. and photos if available, to the OMMA compliance team Jones, a senior at Tahlequah High School, said he found out in January he had been accepted. He had be- “Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and I are very at [email protected]. proud of all Cherokee citizens who are called to serve their country and their Nation,” Warner, also a Sallisaw resident, said. WE cross the road... “We are especially proud to see Blaine accomplish- ing his goal of being accepted to West Point Military Academy where he will be one of just a handful of Na- To bring you tive American cadets. Chief Hoskin and I know he’ll become an upstanding Cherokee warrior and a leader the most coverage. who is truly committed to those West Point values of duty, honor and country.” Jones will leave for West Point in June. He has plans to obtain a PHD and become an interim infantry officer. “I’m really thankful to everyone who has supported me,” he said. Jones, the oldest of three children in his family, said one of his favorite things to do is come back to his family’s farm in Vian to fish and hunt.

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Events may be telephoned in by calling (918) owned and operated family pharmacy that has been in business 775-4433, or they may be e-mailed to news@seqcotimes. since September 1997. com or from a special form on Your TIMES Web site at In August of 1972, Clif and Fran www.sequoyahcountytimes.com. Meece and their two children, Lee Ann and Mike, moved to Sallisaw. The deadline for announcements for Wednesday’s edi- It was at that time that Clif opened tion is 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The deadline for announcements his first pharmacy as a lease de- in Friday’s edition is 11 a.m. Thursday. partment pharmacy in a local re- tail chain store. Your TIMES welcomes announcements and is pleased to After 25 years at that location, publish them so that Sequoyah County residents can take Clif decided to relocate and open advantage of the many activities occurring in the county. his own free-standing pharmacy. In September 1997, Clif opened Clif's Pharmacy at its current location of 505 E. Redwood. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, tion building, S. J.T. Stites Blvd. APRIL 7, 14, 21 & 28 Meeting to discuss consider- Clif loved being a business own- The Sequoyah County ation and actions concerning er and pharmacist. He tried to be a Part I and Part II of the Title VI Historical Society museum will positive influence on his custom- ROY FAULKENBERRY | TIMES be open on Wednesdays from application. For more info call Steve Merrill at 918-775-5544. ers and would treat them all as Clif's Pharmacy was named the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month re- 9:30 a.m. to noon. Please wear a friends. cently. Accepting the award is Mike Meece, left, and presenting the award is chamber presi- mask. The Historical Society will dent Rhonda Nicholson. not hold group meetings until Sallisaw Schools Johnson He would continue to operate his COVID-19 has ended. O’Malley (JOM) meeting, 5:30 p.m., administration building, pharmacy, without missing many days, until he passed away in De- oversee the day-to-day operations, They have also recently added a THURSDAY, APRIL 1 701 S. J.T. Stites Blvd. Meeting to discuss Native student count, Sequoyah County Demo- cember 2011 at the age of 73. After with Mike having almost 30 years website and a phone app that al- activities, needs assessment crats will meet at 6 p.m. at his passing, his two children, who experience being a pharmacist. lows customers to order their re- and possible budget revision. Roma’s Restaurant, 1600 Tatham For more info call Steve Merrill are also both pharmacists, took Clif's is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fills online. Ave., in Sallisaw. Everyone is at 918-775-5544. Monday through Friday, offers fast Mike, Rachel and their staff invited to attend. over operating the pharmacy, with Mike, his wife Rachel, and their friendly service and free delivery would like to thank the chamber THURSDAY, APRIL 8 THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 8, family moving back to Sallisaw to within the city limits. for the award and recognition. Sequoyah County CCR/SART 15, 22 & 29 (domestic violence/sexual as- Free crochet classes 2 to 4 sault task force) meetings, noon. p.m. at 3700 W. Cherokee Ave., Meetings held via Zoom. May Blue Ribbon Chapel, Sallisaw, be accessed from computer or with the Bizzy Beez. Classes cell phone. To receive a link to held every Thursday. The Bizzy monthly meeting, please email Beez volunteers invite the com- Brown charged in domestic assault link to [email protected] at munity to attend and learn how least 24 hours before meeting AMIE CATO-REMER to crochet and enjoy the fellow- date and time. cause affidavit. ship. Donation of yarn appreci- SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES The victim claimed their feet was on the dash of the ated. For more information call Margaret Wood at 918-571-3345. THURSDAY, APRIL A Roland man has been charged with a felony count vehicle when Brown used the billy club to allegedly hit 8-SUNDAY, APRIL 11 of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weap- the victim's feet, reportedly breaking the victim's toes. FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 9, 16, Revival, 7 p.m. nightly, Fel- lowship Baptist Church, Nicut. on following an incident earlier this month. The victim also alleged Brown swung at the victim's 23 & 30 Evangelists Craig Hobbs and Buddie E. Brown, 53, was formally charged on March face but the victim was able to hold their arm up, which Soup N’ Souls, soup kitchen, 6 Lyndel Hobbs. Everyone wel- 10 in Sequoyah County District Court and received a also reportedly caused the victim's arm to break. p.m., Sallisaw First Assembly of come. God Church annex, W. Chero- $10,000 bond. He is now scheduled to appear before The victim stated they asked Brown to take them to kee. Drive through only until Associate District Judge Kyle Waters for an April 14 the hospital for two days but he refused, so the victim further notice. MONDAY, APRIL 12 Marble City School Indian felony disposition docket. called authorities and asked for an ambulance because Education Meeting, 8:15 a.m. AA meeting, 7 p.m., Fridays, On March 4 Roland Police Officer Chris Waters re- the victim was in so much pain, according to the af- Purpose is to approve commit- Vian Methodist Church, corner ported he spoke with a victim at the police department fidavit. tee by-laws, review activities of Lee and Blackstone. For more and expenditures and share who claimed they'd allegedly been assaulted with a billy Waters reported Brown was interviewed later in the info call 539-832-0952. information about Title VI Indian club by Brown at a residence on Dorcus Street. day but denied ever hitting the victim, however he did Education Program. Meeting The victim said while sitting in a vehicle, Brown be- admit to having a billy club in his residence. SATURDAY, APRIL 3 open to public and held in the Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., school district’s administration came angry and begin hitting the victim with the billy If found guilty of the crime, Brown faces up to 1 year Webbers Falls Sports Complex. office. club approximately four times, according to a probable in the county jail or up to 10 years in prison, according Masks are recommended. Ages birth to 12 years welcome. TUESDAY, APRIL 13 Area school public meeting, Muldrow Lions Club an- 10 a.m., administration building, nual Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m., 701 S. J.T. Stites Blvd., Sallisaw. Muldrow City Park. Drawings for Zoom consulting meeting Gaines allegedly harasses customers, breaks items stuffed animals, prize baskets. between tribal representatives The Lions Club would like to re- and local educational agen- AMIE CATO-REMER Johnson said he was searching of alcohol coming from Gaines' mind participants to be mindful cies (LEAs) serving American SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES the area looking for Gaines when person, according to the probable of social distancing. Indian population. Purpose is to discuss plans and applications A Muldrow man has been he stopped and spoke with a couple cause and when he was asked if Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., for federally funded programs. charged with felony second-degree who said they'd seen Gaines walk- he'd been drinking, he reportedly Muldrow VFW Post 8384. this meeting required by ESSA. burglary and malicious injury to ing in their pasture a few days ago. told the deputy “too much.” Three cash prize categories for Schools participating may children, 0-3; 4-7; and 8-12. Over include, Belfonte/Bell, Brushy, property–under $1,000 after ha- The deputy then received a call Dispatch advised Gaines had 750 eggs for the picking. Every- Central, Gans, Gore, Liberty, rassing customers at a local store from dispatch stating that the cou- a valid warrant out of Sequoyah one is a winner. Marble City, Moffett, Muldrow, and then breaking items at a couple he'd just spoken to said that County and he was transported to Roland, Sallisaw, Vian and Web- ple's home. Gaines was in their shop throwing the Sequoyah County Detention Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Lake bers Falls. For more info call Tenkiller State Park, shelter 1. Steve Merrill at 918-775-5544. Shawn Gaines, 32, was formally things around. Center. Lots of eggs and fun. charged on March 11 in Sequoyah As Johnson was traveling down Johnson was also told Gaines American Legion and aux- County District Court and received the drive he reportedly saw Gaines had reportedly thrown a candle MONDAY, APRIL 5, 12, 19 iliary meeting, doors open at 5 a $4,000 bond. He is now scheduled p.m., meeting 6 p.m., First Bap- standing on the front porch of through a window and had broken & 26 to appear before Associate District the residence. When the deputy several potted plants that were on Sallisaw TOPS meeting, 10 tist Church, 122 W. Chickasaw, a.m. to noon, First Christian Sallisaw. Meetings held second Judge Kyle Waters for a March 31 stopped his patrol unit Gaines re- the porch. Church, 706 N. Wheeler. For Tuesday of each month. New felony disposition docket. portedly started taking off his shirt District Attorney Jack Thorp more information call Billie at members, visitors, and anyone Sequoyah County Sheriff's Dep- and coat and was approaching one said felony burglary in the second 918-413-1383. interested in joining, always welcome. uty Roger Johnson reported he was of the homeowner's vehicles, while degree is punishable by imprison- TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 13, dispatched to Anglen Grocery on hollering. ment for 7 years while malicious 20 & 27 FRIDAY, APRIL 16 & SAT- Jan. 6 after it was reported a man, Johnson told Gaines to turn injury to property–under $1,000 is URDAY, APRIL 17 AA meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Gaines, was reportedly harass- Spring Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 around and put his hands behind punishable by a fine of up to $500 Vian Methodist Church, corner ing customers inside the store and his back and he complied. The dep- or imprisonment in the county jail of Lee and Blackstone. For more p.m., OSHSA Black Diamond info call 539-832-0952. Event Center, 220 W. Creek, looking inside customers' vehicles. uty reported smelling a strong odor for up to 1 year, or both. Sallisaw. $10 to rent a space. Limited inside space/unlimited WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 outside space. Donations appre- Sallisaw Schools Title VI PAC ciated. Call Jackie Pop for dona- meeting, 2:30 p.m., administration drop offs, at 918-208-9268. Dunn discharges firearm into neighboring residence AMIE CATO-REMER told him he'd taken a report from a neighboring resi- SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES dence regarding a bullet hitting their home a few days Marble City Honor Rolls A Muldrow man is facing a felony count of discharg- prior. ing firearm into dwelling after reporting discharginga According to the probable cause affidavit, Dunn .22 rifle into another couple's home. stated he was shooting that night and if a bullet hit Third Nine Weeks Leonard R. Dunn, 64, was formally charged on their residence, it must have been a ricochet. Superintendent's Honor Roll March 11 in Sequoyah County District Court and is If found guilty of the crime, District Attorney Jack Seventh Grade now scheduled to appear before Associate District Thorp said Dunn faces imprisonment for not less than Adlee Sharp Judge Kyle Waters for a March 31 felony disposition 2 years nor more than 20 years. docket. Principal's Honor Roll Sequoyah County Sheriff's Deputy Roger Johnson WE cross the road... Third Grade reported he was dispatched to South 4760 Road on Alex Perez Nov. 16, 2020, where he spoke with the homeowner. The homeowner reported he and his wife were in their To bring you Fourth Grade home when they reportedly heard something hit the the most coverage. Landen French front of their residence. The man said he went outside but couldn't see anything in the dark. Fifth Grade The man claimed when they got up the next morn- Millie Allen and Ace Brown ing he went outside to find a .22 bullet laying on het concrete. Eighth Grade The deputy reportedly returned to the residence four Nathan Allen and Meadow Deem days later in reference to a neighbor, Dunn, shooting a dog. Johnson spoke with Dunn at the residence and

Republicans have been working hard to It has been a difficult situation for many felons regarding vaccinated as soon as possible. Others are choosing not to advance good things for the state of Okla- firearms ownership. Many would like to be able to pro- get the vaccine. House Bill 2335, by Rep. Jay Steagall, pro- homa. While over 400 bills have advanced tect their family and home, as well as go hunting. House hibits any government entity from requiring its citizens to off the floor of the House of Representatives, Bill 2401, by Rep. Todd Russ, would allow a person con- get a vaccine. Decisions on vaccinations should be left up I will focus on just a few of these. victed of a nonviolent felony to own a non-semiautomatic to individuals. Protecting the lives of the innocent is eas- weapon five years after their release, assuming no rtherfu Going to church is such an important part of so many ily the most important issue. I am the author Olsen crimes have been committed. This will be a blessing to people in our area. Rep. Brian Hill’s House Bill 1710 of House Bill 1102. This bill eliminates abor- BY JIM OLSEN those have turned their lives around after making a mis- prohibits the state or local governments from closing a tion in the state of Oklahoma by penalizing STATE REPRE- take. church in a time of emergency. Churches may choose to doctors who perform an abortion by remov- SENTATIVE, Burning an American flag under many circumstances close on their own, but this should be their choice, not the ing their medical license for one year. The DISTRICT 2 would be prohibited under House Bill 1644, authored by government’s dictation. only exception is a genuine threat to the life REPUBLICAN Rep. Justin Humphrey. Certainly we all agree that every- The Second Amendment’s right to bear arms is the one of the mother. This bill passed overwhelm- one has a right to their opinion. Some people’s opinion that protects all of the other rights. Many are concerned ingly, with 81 Republicans voting for it and 18 Democrats is that they don’t like America. They have a right ot that that the federal government may eventually confiscate voting against it. opinion. Nobody has a right to burn an American flag. firearms. House Bill 1629, by Rep. David Hardin, affirms House Bill 2441 is a heartbeat bill, authored by Rep. If you hate America that much, you are welcome to find that, if this would occur, this would be a violation of our Todd Russ, and would make abortion illegal once a fetal another country more to your liking. rights, and that our law enforcement will not cooper- heartbeat is detected. I debated in favor of this bill, and Fortunately for us, the rioting of last year did not touch ate with the federal government in this violation of our it also passed overwhelmingly along party lines, with 80 Sequoyah County. It did, however, affect Tulsa and kla-O rights. Republicans voting for it, and all 19 Democrats voting homa City. House Bill 1674 by Rep. Kevin West makes Many people are worried about the encroachments of against it. it illegal to block a public street. It is reasonable for peo- the federal government. In response, we have passed sev- Many times, those getting out of prison have a more dif- ple to protest and advance their viewpoint if they would eral bills and resolutions, affirming state’s rights and our ficult time than most of us would realize. Just getting ID like. It is not acceptable to interfere with anybody else in rights under the Tenth Amendment. cards and other employment related documents can be the course of their protest. If a vehicle is surrounded and These bills will now go to the Senate for their consider- extremely challenging. House Bill 1679, also known as the threated in the course of a riot, this bill protects the driver ation. The Republican Legislature has been busy defend- Sarah Stitt Act, would make this process much easier. The from liability if it is necessary for their safety to immedi- ing life, liberty and the American way! Dept. of Corrections would facilitate this, so that those ately drive out of the riot. Rep. Jim Olsen represents District 2 in the Oklahoma who have paid their dues to society can get back to work Vaccinations are a hot topic with many people in light House of Representatives, which includes portions of Se- and have a productive life. This bill passed unanimously! of COVID-19. Many people are anxiously looking to get qouyah County.

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Cherokee Nation makes a generational improvement in physical wellness, mental health and addictiontreatment Even before COVID-19, source, we will be able to offer the prov- is to treat the body and mind, physi- January Hoskin reminded me that every far too many Cherokees and en continuum of care model, combining cal wellness is also a key component of one of us is vulnerable to mental health others in our communities many disciplines and different forms of the Health and Wellness Fund. So, in issues, are impacted in some way by sub- struggled with addiction. help to make sure patients do not slip the coming years we will focus more on stance abuse and that Cherokee Nation The increased stress and through the cracks. Individuals seeking prevention through physical fitness and should do more to help. Over a lifetime, anxiety of the past year trag- sobriety and mental health assistance nutrition programs. More often than a mental health crisis is almost certain to ically has made that struggle Chuck will also have access to essential tools for not, mental health problems are accom- affect us or someone we love. Drug abuse harder for many. As we con- Hoskin Jr. supporting whole families and building panied by, or even made more severe by, impacts all of us. These issues should not tinue the fight against the Cherokee Nation resilience. other ailments. Quite simply, we believe have a stigma. Instead, as my wife told global pandemic, we must Principal Chief Mental and behavioral health care is health care should treat the whole per- me, we should always ask, “How can we stay focused on the ongoing essential health care in the Cherokee Na- son. This historic investment will help help?” As Cherokee Nation takes a big needs in mental and behav- tion. Our team of behavioral and public us achieve a more holistic approach to step forward in providing that help, I ioral health, as well as con- health professionals already do a tremen- health care. hope other health care partners in Okla- centrate on northeast Oklahoma’s addic- dous job of caring for Cherokee Nation When I took office, our First Lady homa follow suit. tion epidemic. citizens. They provide services including To better address these issues, Chero- suicide prevention, opioid and substance WHAT WILL YOU LEARN FROM YOUR NEWSPAPER TODAY? kee Nation is investing $9-12 million an- misuse counseling and intervention, and nually in addiction treatment and well- strong public health policy development. ness centers throughout our reservation. With this additional funding, we now A portion of the revenue generated by have an opportunity to make genera- Cherokee Nation Health Services will be tional improvements in behavioral care. earmarked annually under the Cherokee Rural communities typically have the Nation Public Health and Wellness Fund least access to mental health care, mak- Act. These revenues will go to building, ing it especially important to build more maintaining and operating new wellness places for care across our reservation. centers and expanded programs. This We will be creating campus-like spaces represents the largest annual increase in that are tailored to Cherokee patients’ such tribally funded programs in Chero- needs — places where they can feel safe kee history. and supported through their healing NASA Photo Sadly, there will be an ongoing need process. Through our growing telehealth to fight substance misuse and addiction capabilities, we will also expand outpa- long after the COVID-19 emergency tient services to help patients after they is behind us. With the establishment of return home. Loving math can bring dream space career treatment sites and a permanent funding Because our approach to health care Don’t laugh if someone says studying for the space agency. She urged them to hard could rocket you to an out-of-this always be curious and pursue dreams. world career. That’s no April Fool’s joke. Quanta Magazine published a detailed Just ask Dr. Christine Darden, whose interview with Darden Jan. 19, https://www. 40 years at NASA began in 1967 as one of quantamagazine.org/the-nasa-engineer-whos- Oklahoma Living Choice Program the “human computers” from the “Hidden a-mathematician-at-heart-20210119/), which Figures” book and hit movie. offers insight for all whose dreams shoot What is the Oklahoma Despite the desire to do is accepting referrals but She showed mechanical aptitude grow- for the stars. Living Choice Program? so, many long-term care has not started the process ing up in Monroe, La. She helped her dad Darden reveals that her initial visits to It is a program adminis- residents are unable to of doing in-person visits work on his car. Instead of playing with schoolchildren and Girl Scouts were sur- tered by the Oklahoma successfully transition out or assessments with resi- dolls, she disassembled and reassembled reptitious after a colleague warned that Health Care Authority of a long-term care facil- dents due to the restric- that strives to help nurs- ity. Reasons for this may tions brought about by the them. “I always liked knowing how things she’d been gigged by her boss for spending home residents re- include lack of family sup- COVID-19 pandemic. work,” she says. ing too much time visiting schools, ham- turn to the community. port, required level of care If you or a loved one is Her intelligence and diligence provided pering her own promotion chances. Many residents express a and services, lack of avail- interested in moving out two years at prestigious Asheville, N.C., “I said OK, the next time I go, I’ll tell no- desire to return to their able housing and other of a long-term care facil- boarding academy Allen High School. body where I’m going…just say I’m going homes and communities barriers. ity, the Living Choice Pro- There she fell in love with math in ge- out for an hour. Of course, within a few but are unable to do so To qualify for the program may be able to help. ometry class. That led to honors as 1958 years they [gave] awards for…[visiting] for a variety of reasons. gram, individuals must There are a number of valedictorian and a Hampton University schools. The Living Choice pro- meet the following re- ways to get more informa- scholarship. “It just clicked…to pursue “In recent years I’ve” [talked to stu- gram is designed to help quirements: be at least 19 tion. The program’s phone math and physical sciences.” dents nationwide]. “Invariably, the young residents in overcoming years of age, have been a number is 888-287-2443. After earning her master’s at Virginia women come up and say, ‘We didn’t know these obstacles, which Medicaid recipient for at You can email them at University, Darden joined NASA at its Lan- women did work like that!’ Girls need to may include lack of hous- least one day of services oklahoma.livingchoice@ gley Research Center and, while working, know that women do this work.” ing, acute medical needs in a facility, be a resident okhca.org. You can make earned her doctorate in Mechanical En- Concorde supersonic jets are gone. But and lack of services. The in a nursing home for 90 an online referral at http:// gineering in 1983. Soon she was a space engineers trying new ways to approach Living Choice Program days, and be willing and www.okhca.org/Referral- agency expert on taming sonic booms, a space’s edge still use Darden’s work to may be able to help with able to participate in the Home.aspx?ref=LC. You huge high-speed �light headache. lower the boom. providing some of these program’s transition and can also contact a local She’s always mentored, teaching be- She lives to plant growing dreams. services and assisting resi- care plan. long-term care Ombuds- fore joining NASA, inspiring her three dents in returning to the The process of transi- man at the EODD Area children, �ive grandchildren, three great- community. 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Angels cel- blizzard sense the trill of the mountain bluebird, ebrating the vernal equinox like a brain dead caribou… Baxter Black the exultation of a rushing brook, the whine of a by hosing out Gabriel’s hog confinement shed, spinning tire, Drip drying their laundry between the mountain Ah, springtime. the splock of pliers dropped from your hand, the tops and revving up the windchill machine That first hint of life beginning anew, the annual rattle of mudtags on a feedlot steer for one last recalibration. transformation, that make him sound when he walks like a limping its throat in long tubercular coughs that turn rain Moroccan bride. Ah, springtime, into birdshot, sleet into ice, That half brave, half scared elation of aiming your for me it’s best viewed through a picture window set- ice into snowflakes shaped like goatheads or bob truck toward the muddy dirt road ruts tin’ by the fire. wire, like a boat captain docking with the current, like fast Not falling but slicing by you like shrapnel, sand- eddy runnin’ one down the rail. Once again you’ll hear me promise blasting your face, You’ll be hearing from me soon. freezing your rein hand into a claw and turning for- Ah, springtime. When it’s springtime in the Rockies ty-five degrees and balmy The anticipation of a new bride or a butterfly waking I’ll be calling from Cancun… The Christian Union Station Blackgum Christian Union Church BY PASTOR REGGIE KELLEY the LORD. 7And he said unto the people, it came to pass on the seventh day, that out the country, Go into the harlot's house, ARE YOU FEELING CLOSED IN!!! Pass on, and compass the city, and let him they rose early about the dawning of the and bring out thence the woman, and all PULL OUT YOUR SWORD/BIBLE that is armed pass on before the ark of the day, and compassed the city after the same that she hath, as ye sware unto her. 23And AND BLOW YOUR TRUMPET!!! IF LORD. 8And it came to pass, when Joshua manner seven times: only on that day they the young men that were spies went in, and JESUS CHRIST IS YOUR LEADER/ had spoken unto the people, that the sev- compassed the city seven times. 16And it brought out Rahab, and her father, and her SAVIOR YOU WILL WIN!! HE OVER- en priests bearing the seven trumpets of came to pass at the seventh time, when the mother, and her brethren, and all that she CAME THE GOD OF THIS WORLD SO rams' horns passed on before the LORD, priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said had; and they brought out all her kindred, THE WALLS OF THIS WORLD ARE AS and blew with the trumpets: and the ark unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath and left them without the camp of Israel. NOTHING TO WHAT JESUS CHRIST of the covenant of the LORD followed given you the city. 17And the city shall be 24And they burnt the city with fire, and CAN DO IN YOUR LIFE!!! Joshua 6:1-27 them. 9And the armed men went before accursed, even it, and all that are therein, all that was therein: only the silver, and the 1Now Jericho was straitly shut up because the priests that blew with the trumpets, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, of the children of Israel: none went out, and the rereward came after the ark, the live, she and all that are with her in the they put into the treasury of the house of and none came in. 2And the LORD said priests going on, and blowing with the house, because she hid the messengers that the LORD. 25And Joshua saved Rahab unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine trumpets. 10And Joshua had commanded we sent. 18And ye, in any wise keep your- the harlot alive, and her father's household, hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor selves from the accursed thing, lest ye and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Is- mighty men of valour. 3And ye shall com- make any noise with your voice, neither make yourselves accursed, when ye take rael even unto this day; because she hid the pass the city, all ye men of war, and go round shall any word proceed out of your mouth, of the accursed thing, and make the camp messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye of Israel a curse, and trouble it. 19But all Jericho. 26And Joshua adjured them at days. 4And seven priests shall bear before shout. 11So the ark of the LORD com- the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass that time, saying, Cursed be the man be- the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and passed the city, going about it once: and and iron, are consecrated unto the LORD: fore the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth the seventh day ye shall compass the city they came into the camp, and lodged in they shall come into the treasury of the this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation seven times, and the priests shall blow with the camp. 12And Joshua rose early in the LORD. 20So the people shouted when the thereof in his firstborn, and in his young- the trumpets. 5And it shall come to pass, morning, and the priests took up the ark priests blew with the trumpets: and it came est son shall he set up the gates of it. 27So that when they make a long blast with the of the LORD. 13And seven priests bearing to pass, when the people heard the sound of the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of seven trumpets of rams' horns before the the trumpet, and the people shouted with was noised throughout all the country. the trumpet, all the people shall shout with ark of the LORD went on continually, and a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, GIVE GOD GLORY TO THE HIGH- a great shout; and the wall of the city shall blew with the trumpets: and the armed so that the people went up into the city, ev- EST!! SOUND YOUR TRUMPET AS fall down flat, and the people shall ascend men went before them; but the rere- ery man straight before him, and they took ONLY YOU CAN!! WALLS WILL up every man straight before him. 6And ward came after the ark of the LORD, the the city. 21And they utterly destroyed all FALL!!! In the name of Jesus Christ, I love Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, priests going on, and blowing with the that was in the city, both man and woman, you. Come to church and study God’s and said unto them, Take up the ark of the trumpets. 14And the second day they young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, Holy Word. Share your testimony…Just covenant, and let seven priests bear seven compassed the city once, and returned with the edge of the sword. 22But Joshua COME AS YOU ARE. God Bless!!! Sin- trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of into the camp: so they did six days. 15And had said unto the two men that had spied cerely, Reggie Kelley. Capitol update After our deadline a few nity mental health center in eastern Oklahoma that I tinue funding education at more than 50% of the overall weeks ago to pass bills out of SEQUOYAH have been working with ODMHSAS to establish. I have budget, but schools are also expected to receive record their chamber of origin, the been hoping to establish this center for quite a while, so amounts of relief funding from the federal government House has now received all 15 I am excited to see the vision start to become a reality! as part of the Coronavirus CARES Act. We also will be the bills passed by the Sen- I also recently attended a meeting with some constitu- funding about $164 million for the cost of Medicaid ex- ate. House committees have ents who are concerned about rock quarries moving in pansion, which Oklahoma voters approved last June. begun hearing Senate bills, Randleman close to their homes. Over 100 people gathered at the The House and Senate are discussing restoring fund- and our schedule will follow BY RANDY RANDLEMAN Porum Landing Volunteer Fire Dept., including two ing borrowed from several off-the-top sources last eary a similar pattern to earlier STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 15 people from the Oklahoma Dept. of Mines. Together, we during the onset of the pandemic. We also anticipate this session: we’ll spend the REPUBLICAN had a discussion about how to keep quarries from being saving a bit this year as we have the past few years. This next few weeks focused on so close to housing additions, as well as what legislation has proven prudent as we’ve had to navigate through the committees, and then several weeks of long days on the could look like for next session to tighten protections for pandemic and some severe weather events because we House floor hearing the Senate bills that survived om-c constituents dealing with this issue. want to prepare for whatever the future may hold. mittee. The Legislature’s most important duty is approving het As we continue developing the state budget and hear- On Thursday morning, I sat in on a meeting with the annual state budget for the following fiscal year. eW are ing Senate bills, please feel free to share your thoughts Oklahoma Health Care Authority to discuss funding for already in the process of drafting our state budgetfor Fis- about legislation with me at (405) 557-7375 orrandy. various state agencies that fall under OHCA’s purview, cal Year 2022, which begins in July. 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I saw that the sun,” Lane said in his report. she was handcuffed behind her back. The sheriff said he placed Gina Cox Undersheriff Cox asked me to hold on under arrest and she continually cussed to her so she doesn't run off, and then him and “threatened to lie or do what- he told me that she was very drunk and ever she had to do to get my job. that he had to block her truck in because During the transport to jail, Lane said she kept trying to leave. Gina Cox told him she couldn't believe “Greg stated that when he blocked her he stood there while his undersheriff in, she got out of her truck yelling pro- beat her and strangled her. fanities, hitting his windows of his patrol “I told her again that when I got there unit with her hand, while threatening to she was already cuffed and she had ab- knock the windows out. Greg further solutely no red marks, bruising, contu- stated that she grabbed the mirror and sions, torn clothing, dirt or grass on her broke it,” the sheriff said in the incident clothing or any other signs of a struggle. She then said, 'Trust me, by the time I LYNN MCCULLEY | TIMES report. Lane said Greg Cox told him when get out of jail, I will have plenty of bruis- Fire damage Cox broke the mirror, he got out of his es.' She then began struggling and pull- unit and cuffed her to get her under con- ing her arms against the handcuffs in Fire which began at an unoccupied house at 518 the fire said it was unknown what may have started apparent attempt to bruise her wrists. Hickory Street in Sallisaw early Sunday spread to the fire which was reported to the Sallisaw Fire De- trol and prevent any further damage to This belligerent behavior continued the the house next door and burned the edge of the ga- partment around 2:30 a.m. his unit. Lane said he did see where the rage at 520 Hickory Street. Neighbors who reported mirror had been pushed forward out of entire way to jail,” Lane said. its normal position. As they neared the jail, Lane said, “She The entire time Greg Cox was trying freely stated that her girls in the office to explain what happened, Lane said would all stand behind her and say that Gina Cox kept yelling profanities at him she may have been drinking but she's and continually trying to pull away. He not drunk. I asked her how they would said he continually asked her to calm know and she said, 'You know what, I'm down and quit trying to pull away. “She not saying anything. I suppose your kids stated “F--- you, I know you'll just take are perfect.' I said 'what do my kids have Greg's side anyway, you just stood here to do with you being drunk.' She then and watched him choke and beat me.' said , 'Everyone will take my word over I said Gina I just got here, you were al- yours, you just wait.' She then got quiet ready cuffed. She said, 'what the f--- ever, for the rest of the drive to the jail.” you're just as sorry as he is, go ahead and When they arrived at the jail, Lane arrest me, I'll have your job.' Greg then said he escorted Cox into the booking walked off and said, 'Larry, I don't know area where the detention staff removed what else to do with her, she keeps try- her cuffs and attempted to talk to her to ing to get in her truck or the side-by-side get her to cooperate with the booking and leave and she's way too drunk to get process. However, he said Cox remained on the road,' ” Lane said in the report. uncooperative with the staff even after Lane said in his report he continually several people tried to speak to her. tried to talk to Gina Cox and calm her “At one point, Drug Court Supervisor down while she continued to threaten Tina Edwards kneeled down by Mrs. and cuss him. He said her speech was Cox and attempted to calm her and of- extremely slurred, she had very blood- fer to help her get treatment help if that's shot eyes, kept leaning from side-to-side what she wanted. Mrs. Edwards told me to the point he said if he had not held that Gina said she was drinking a bottle onto her she would have likely fallen of vodka per day and was already seeing (SUBMITTED PHOTO, CHEROKEE NATION) down. He said Greg Cox also showed a counselor. Mrs. Edwards told her that Cherokee Nation leaders joined Sequoyah County Water Association representatives on March 26 to cel- him a “couple of empty bottles of vodka she would need a more extensive treat- ebrate the completion of the $12 million Sequoyah County Water Treatment Plant in Tenkiller which will ment if she really wanted help,” Lane provide fresh, cleaner and safer drinking water to about 5,300 residents and businesses. as he removed them from her truck.” The incident report said Greg Cox said in the incident report. The sheriff said in the report over the by working together.” called several family members to see if DEDICATION they could come get her and was not next several hours he received several Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor calls from the jail staff saying that Cox FROM PAGE A1 E.O. Smith, who is a resident of Vian, able to find anyone that could. “Greg said that we really had no choice was continuing to be belligerent and ect funds to assist with the construction said the City of Vian receives their wa- uncooperative and would not allowed which includes about 54,000 feet of a ter through “this” water system. but to arrest her for damage to county property, disturbing the peace and/or them to take her fingerprints or photo- new 24-inch water main from the plant “In the past if there was a break in the graph. He said he told the staff she could to the city of Vian, tribal officials, who main, the city would have to shut down. public intoxication. Since this occurred in Greg's presence, he said that he would not be released until she fully completes were on hand at the ceremony, reported. Now, with the new water main Chero- the booking process. He said it contin- “This just wouldn’t go without the kee Nation helped fund we don’t have write me a statement to the facts,” Lane said. Greg Cox has since declined to ued until about 9:30 p.m. when she fi- Cherokee Nation,” said Mooney. to do that. So, it’s a win-win for every- nally complied. “July will be 40 years that I have been body, the city and the rural communi- write a statement, the sheriff said. Lane said he and Greg Cox tried to get Several jail staff employees and su- with the water department and we have ties. It’s just a great day to see this proj- pervisors also provided statements that always worked with the Cherokee Na- ect completed and I am glad to be a part Gina Cox to calm down and explained the potential results of her being ar- they observed no bruises or abrasions tion on projects. The Cherokee Nation of it today,” Smith said. on Cox's skin of her upper torso, head has always been there for us and has Fellow Cherokee Councilor Daryl rested. Using more expletives, Lane said Gina Cox told him to go ahead and ar- and neck area, or facial area. been instrumental in our water proj- Legg said the pump systems have “prob- At about 9:35 p.m., jail staff said Gina ects. We just wouldn’t be where we are ably been here” since around the 60s. rest her. 'Just arrest me, you'll see, I will have both your jobs,' the sheriff quoted Cox chose to comply with booking pro- today without the Cherokee Nation and “They were outdated and only had the cedures and was allowed the make a we thank them very much.” capacity of pumping out 2 million gal- her as saying. “She continually tried to pull away phone call to a bondsman to bond out Cherokee Nation Principal Chief said lons a day,” Legg said. of jail with no further incidents. the Cherokee Nation is always “proud” “Now, they are up to 5 million per day, from me and at one point she looked to work with water organizations such so this project is just good all-around as the SCWA. for our Cherokee citizens and for the “This water treatment plant is the communities it provides water to.” main point of access to water for Mooney said the water line cost ran thousands of families and businesses about $8 million. The construction in- throughout Sequoyah County, and volved tearing out the intake structures even some neighboring counties, so at Pine Cove for the old plant that was the Cherokee Nation is always proud to constructed in 1967 and adding new work with water associations especially features for the new plant. when our work helps to bring clean and With construction now complete, the reliable water to those communities,” water treatment plant will serve com- Hoskin said. “This is a great example of munities across northern and western the strengths of a partnership between Sequoyah County, as well as parts of the Cherokee Nation and local organi- southern Cherokee County and south- zations.” east Muskogee County. Cherokee Nation Principal Deputy SCWA serves about 6,300 customers Chief Bryan Warner agreed. in 307 square miles. The association “This project is going to make a huge maintains about 773 miles of water line. difference in the lives of thousands of After the ribbon cutting, guests families, who will now not have to wor- toured the new water treatment plant ry about safe drinking water,” Warner to see how the facility works. The wa- said. “Partnerships like these with the ter treatment plant has the capacity to Sequoyah County Water Association pump about 5 million gallons per day, continue to show how we can greatly which is 3 million gallons more per day improve the crucial systems that carry than was possible prior to the project, water to our communities, and we do it Mooney said.

who will be out of town voting is not available at VOTING on Election Day or who polling locations. FROM PAGE A1 want to avoid long lines,” The Sequoyah County homa allows early vot- Osborn said. Election Board is lo- ing for all elections con- Early voting is available cated at 110 E. Creek St. ducted through the State Thursday April 1 and Fri- and is open from 8:00 Election Board—from day April 2 from 8 a.m. a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon- school board and munic- to 6 p.m. at the County day through Friday. For ipal elections to state and Election Board located at questions, please contact federal elections. This is 110 E. Creek St. Osborn the Election Board at a great option for those reminds voters that early 918-775-2614.

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AMIE CATO-REMER SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES Virtual 5K A benefit account has been set Run signups are being accepted through April 16 for up at Armstrong the Lake Vian Trail Virtual 5K and virtual signups can Bank for a Vian be submitted from April 17–24. Cost is $20 and in- woman whose leg cludes T-shirt; over 400 people have registered so far. was amputated Cherokee Public Health has approved the race for the just below the Wings Program again this year. Proceeds will go to the knee last week. Vian Lions Club. If you are a Wings member, please use Kim Rose Gold, Wings members code: vian. 49, said she is doing really good considering what she's had to en- dure over the past Muldrow man charged in alleged domestic assault week. “I want everyone AMIE CATO-REMER is now scheduled for a May cause affidavit, while wait- portedly intervened and SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES to know how much I appreciate the prayers that 5 felony disposition docket ing on both of the subjects he left, according to the have been said for me,” Gold said. “Now, don't Joshua E. Jones, 35, of before Associate District to leave, the other party be- affidavit, and denied ever Muldrow, is facing a felony stop praying because I still need 'em, but let's not Judge Kyle Waters. gan raising their voice and hitting the other party with worry. Everything happens for a reason.” domestic abuse - assault Cpl. Chad Walters with threw an object into the his vehicle. and battery charge follow- Gold was visiting her grandchildren when she the Muldrow Police De- room. Walters then told The other party told began having problems with blood clots in her ing a reported incident in partment reported on Feb. the two to talk civilly or not Brooks that Jones had re- February. He was charged foot and went to the emergency room. She was 28 around 10 a.m., he was at all, and both parties left portedly struck the other given medication in hopes of the blood clots dison March 11 in Sequoyah dispatched to the Execu- willingly. party on the head approxi- County District Court and solving on their own but the medication didn't tive Inn Motel in reference At approximately 10:47 mately three times with his work and doctors began talking about amputating to an alleged domestic oc- a.m. Walters received an- fist and there was a visible her foot. curring near a Chevrolet other call regrading the injury to the other party. Gold, who was diagnosed with peripheral vas- truck. two parties being involved A witness also report- cular disease, then had to have her leg amputated AA Walters and officer Jerry in an alleged physical do- edly saw Jones grabbing from the knee down. Brooks went to the motel mestic, where Jones alleg- the other party's hair at the Gold's sister, Tammy Sandlin, said Gold is doing Meetings where they found Jones edly struck the other sub- apartments and hitting the really well and is ready to come home. in the driver's seat of the ject with the vehicle in the other party's head with his “They anticipate her getting discharged from vehicle. When they asked Gardenwalk Apartments fist. rehab on Wednesday (March 31), which is only in Vian him what happened, Jones parking lot and was trying The alleged domestic re- eight days post-op from a below the knee amputa- claimed things had gotten to leave the scene. portedly took place near tion,” Sandlin said. verbal between him and While en route Walters a child under the age of 4, AA Meetings are “She is tough with a mindset to prove to every- the other party, but not reportedly passed Jones' according to the affidavit. one that there is nothing going to hold her down. now being held in physical. truck leaving the scene Jones was taken into Vian at a new location, She has been in the best spirits since she heard the The other party told po- and pulled him over in the custody and transported news of having the amputation. Vian United Method- lice they wanted to talk to parking lot of Bulldog Car- to the Sequoyah County ist Church, located at “God has a plan for her. He gave her this oppor- Jones but authorities told wash. Detention Center where tunity to prove something to her and to others.” the corner of Lee and the other party they could Jones told Walters he at- he was booked in on his Blackstone Streets. Gold is the mother of three grown children and not force Jones to speak tempted to drop off the oth- charge. the daughter of Joe and Linda Hogner of Cookson The meetings will with them. Walters told er party at the apartments District Attorney Jack be held each week on and Bunker Rose of Vian. them it would be best to but they wouldn't get out Thorp said if found guilty Sandlin said a GoFundMe account for Gold will Tuesday and Friday, separate for the time being of the truck. He claimed of the crime, Jones faces beginning at 7 p.m. be set up later this week for anyone wishing to and Jones agreed to drive the other party then took imprisonment for up to 4 make a monetary donation online. For more info, call the other party to a differ- his keys to the vehicle and years or a fine of $5,000. 539-832-0952. ent residence. wouldn't give them back. According to a probable He said the neighbors re-

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SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL TRACK Lady Diamonds place second at Wilburton meet CHRIS DAY 4-feet, 10-inches. Laynee Phillips SPORTS EDITOR of Holdenville also jumped Sallisaw High School’s girls 4-feet, 10-inches. track team finished second Weedon also finished third Thursday at the Wilburton in the 300-meter hurdles with Track and Field Invitational. a time of 55:42. Moore took The Lady Diamonds finished fourth with a time of 55.49. with 125 points. Poteau won the Sallisaw’s Ellie Martin took fifth girls title with 159 points. with a time of 1:20.03. The Sallisaw boys track team Lauden finished third in the claimed sixth with 56 points.. 400-meter run with a time of Gore High School won the boys 1:09.16. title with 109.5 points. The Gore Hailey Dahlem recorded girls team finished in eighth a third-place finish in the CHRIS DAY • TIMES place with nine points.. 800-meter run with a time of The Lady Diamonds recorded 2:54.17. Sallisaw High School pitcher Izac Sizemore (17) tossed Muldrow. Sizemore also doubled in Sallisaw’s first run of three first-place finishes. Sallisaw’s four by 100 relay a five-hit shutout Monday in Sallisaw’s 13-0 victory over the game. He went three-for-four from the plate. Sallisaw recorded a one-two team finished fourth with a time finish in the 100-meter dash. of 54.84. The team’s four by 200 Abby Qualls claimed first with a relay team finished third with a time of 13.69. Brendly McDaniel time of 2:00.84. finished second with a time of Sallisaw’s Ce’Alm Kilpatrick Sizemore tosses shutout 14.02. Qualls finished second captured first in the 100-meter the 200-meter dash with a time dash with a time of 11.51 in the of 28.96. boys division. Kilpatrick also McDaniel placed third in the won the 200-meter dash with a as Sallisaw beats Muldrow 200-meter dash with a time of time of 23.41. 29.20. Kami Maust of Sallisaw Sallisaw’s Ashton Foster and placed fourth in the event. She Chance Rich finished second CHRIS DAY first and third innings. The Black Sallisaw led 5-0 after the first. finished in 29.65. and third in the 400-meter run. SPORTS EDITOR Diamonds added single runs Sizemore went three-for-four Kennedy Weedon finished Foster finished with a time of MULDROW — Sallisaw High in the second, fourth and fifth from the plate to lead the Black first in the 100-meter hurdles 58.82. Rich crossed the line with pitcher Izac Sizemore tossed a innings. Diamond hitting parade. Hunter with a time of 18.28. Sallisaw’s a time of 1:00.55. complete game shutout and Ty Sizemore limited Muldrow Hutchinson went two-for-four at Sydnee Moore finished fourth In the 300-meter hurdles, McHenry blasted a three-run to five hits. Eli Crumrine had the plate with two RBI. Massey with a time of 19.66. Sallisaw’s Jackson Obregon homer in the first inning to pace multiple hits for Muldrow. He went two-for-two and scored Cristina Lauden tied for first finished second with a time of the Black Diamonds to a 13-0 went two-for-two at the plate. He three runs. in the high jump with a leap of 48.14. victory over Muldrow in Monday’s struck out eight and didn’t allow Reid Sutton started on the District 4A-8 contest. any walks. mound for Muldrow. He allowed Sallisaw collected 11 hits in the Sizemore pushed Sallisaw’s 12 runs on 10 hits. He pitched GORE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK game. The Black Diamonds also first run across the plate. He 3.1 innings, striking out three tore up the base paths with 18 doubled in the first to plate and walking four. Jerico Leathers stolen bases. Sparks. Sparks reached on an pitched the final 1.2 innings. He Sallisaw’s Jaxon McTyre and error and moved to second on a allowed one run on one hit. Pirates take first place Brock Streun led the Black wild pitch. He stole third base. Sallisaw went two-and-two Diamonds with four steals Sizemore advanced to third on in the Tiger/Zebra Classic on apiece. Trevor Sparks had three an infield grounder. He scored Thursday and Friday. at Wilburton Invitational stolen bases. Bailey Mattingly, on McTyre’s single. Streun was Sallisaw defeated Skiatook Jake Craighead and Landon hit-by-a-pitch to put runners on 16-1 on Thursday. The Black LEA LESSLEY relay team (Alex Hallum, Noah Massey finished with two steals. first and second. McHenry came Diamonds shutout Glenpool 8-0 SPORTS WRITER Cooper, Shells and Christian Sizemore had one stolen base. to bat, and launched a three-run The Gore boys’ high school O’Connor) finished third with Sallisaw scored five runs in the homer over the left-field fence. SEE SALLISAW, PAGE B3 track and field team won the times of 9:56.93 and 4:02.84, Wilburton Track and Field respectively. Invitational on Thursday at In the 200m dash, Thomas N.O.A.A. CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL Wilburton High School. was third (24.22), Steward The Pirates registered 109.5 finished sixth (25.30) and Liam points to finish ahead of Poteau Edwards placed 12th (26.98). (91.5), Idabel (91), Wilburton Thomas (11.91) and Craighead Muldrow’s Collins earns top play honor (73), Heavener (69), Sallisaw (12.12) placed fifth and sixth, (56), Wister (32), Spiro (21), respectively, in the 100m dash LEA LESSLEY Carson Wiggins and Poteau’s were named Second Team All- Hartshorne (18) and Holdenville and Hallum (12.72) was 15th. SPORTS WRITER Wyatt Gamble (Co-Newcomer Conference. (11). Shells (1:02.24) and Cooper Muldrow’s Trenden Collins was of the Year) and Stilwell’s Mike Muldrow’s Lawson Daugherty, Gore’s Ty Bliss won the 3200m (1:02.35) finished fifth and recently selected Northeastern George (Coach of the Year) also Roland’s Darian Rougeux and run (10:17.87), the 800m run sixth, respectively, in the 400m Oklahoma Athletic received special recognition Malachi Sevenstar, Sallisaw’s (2:13.54) and the 1600m run run. Association (NOAA) awards. Rylee Scavo and Stilwell’s Easton (4:54.83), Keigan Reid finished Edwards placed sixth (21.56) in boys’ Co-Player Muldrow’s Watie Byrd, Roland’s Latta were selected Third Team first in the 400m run (57.02). the 100m hurdles and O’Connor of the Year by the Jackson Kemp, Sallisaw’s Ty All-Conference. The Pirates’ 4x100 (46.81) was seventh in the 110m hurdles conference coaches. McHenry, Poteau’s Colton County players receiving All- and 4x200 (1:38.94) meter relay (21.76) and the 300m hurdles Collins shared the Williamson and Spiro’s Brayden Conference Honorable Mention teams (Zane Craighead, Reid, (51.81). Dickerson finished 16th Player of the Year Riggs and Stilwell’s Codey Petree recogniton were Muldrow’s Blue Steward and Jesus Thomas) (6:26.95) in the 1600m run and honor with Stilwell’s were chosen First Team All- Jacob Claborn, Roland’s Tuvaris placed second and the 4x800m 17th (2:43.65) in the 800m run. Collins Cayden Lee. Conference. Noonan and Sallisaw’s Tanner relay team (Journey Shells, Grimes placed 17th (6:34.01) in Muldrow’s Konnor Sallisaw’s Ce’Alm Kilpatrick, Mings, Matthew Grimm and Aiden Dickerson, Erik Grimes Wight (Best Offensive Player), Poteau’s Jagger Dill and Dean Jackson Obregon. and Bliss) and the 4x400m SEE PIRATES, PAGE B2 Stilwell’s Gavin Pritchett (Best Odom, Spiro’s Mekhi Roberson Stilwell won the boys’ Defensive Player), Roland’s and Stilwell’s Kyler Fourkiller conference title this season. BIG 8 CONFERENCE BASKETBALL N.O.A.A. CONFERENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL Roland’s Watie named Player of Year Central’s Lee selected

LEA LESSLEY special recognition and CaTia Gladney, Sallisaw’s as conference co-MVP SPORTS WRITER awards. Brendly McDaniel, Checotah’s Roland’s Racheal Watie was Racheal Watie, Emma Waller and Stilwell’s CHRIS DAY and Vian were runners-up in recently named Northeastern Jenkins, Conaway, Talib Mink were chosen 3rd SPORTS EDITOR the league. Oklahoma Athletic Association Roland’s Makya Team All-Conference. Central High’s Courtney Lee First-team selections from (NOAA) girls’ Player of the Year Perryman and County players receiving was selected as one of the Most area teams were Greenlee Wells by the conference Snowda Watie were All-Conference Honorable Valuable Players in the Big and Tayden Locust, both of coaches. Wight named 1st Team Mention recognition were Eight Conference. Vian. Muldrow’s Mariah All-Conference. Roland’s Kyla Abdullah, Lee and Kylie Central’s Cove Darden was Jenkins (Best Wight, Roland’s Lili Vega and Maritza Vega, Eubanks of Keys selected to the All-Conference Offensive Player) Kaitlyn Martinez, Muldrow’s Chanlee McCrary, High School second team. and Roland’s Sallisaw’s Mia Destiny Tune, Khadija Jackson were selected Central’s Riley Cheek and Jaiden Conaway Maxwell, Poteau’s and Kasea Wight and Sallisaw’s as conference Alexis Davis and Vian’s (Best Defensive Hailey Weaver Kim Bridges, Ellie Martin and MVPs in the girls Isabella Garrison were selected Watie Player), Muldrow’s and Checotah’s Christine Louden. division. as all conference honorable Kennedi Wight and Vanessa Henson Roland’s Lady Rangers, Lee Central girls mentions. Stilwell’s Snowda Watie (Co- were selected who won this year’s NOAA coach Shane Brown Keys was the conference Newcomer of the Year) and Conaway 2nd Team All- championship with a 7-0 was named Coach of the Year. champions on the boys side. Roland’s Greg Pratt (Coach Conference. record, were 21-1 overall and Keys and Central were the of the Year) also received Muldrow’s Katie Grace Floyd the Class 3A state runner-up. conference champions. Oktaha SEE LEE, PAGE B2

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BASEBALL 9 Wister 14-4 271 1:09.16; 6, Hallie Kinion, 4X400 Relay: 1, Idabel, 27’7”. Girls 11 Gans 15-5 238 Gore: 1:12.93; 8, Hailey 3:57.85; 2, Wilburton, 4:01.12; Discus: 1, Trinity Wells, Conference Champions: HIGH SCHOOL 12 Hominy 16-7 233 Dahlum, Sallisaw, 1:14.90; 9, 3, Gore, 4:02.84; 6, Sallisaw, Mounds, 72’4.75”; 2, Felic- Keys, Central DISTRICT 4A-8 13 Tushka 5-7 184 Autumn Henshaw, Sallisaw, 4:11.91 ity Wells, Mason, 69’4.5”, 3, Conference Runners-up, Team Overall Dist. 14 Fairland 3-4 80 1:18.14. High Jump: 1, Jose Ramirez, Vera Howard, Midway, 68’9”; Oktaha, Vian Sallisaw 11-7 6-1 15 Gore 11-8 121 300M Hurdles: 1, Jalen Heavener, 5’06”; 2, Dean 4, Kadee Cook-Cobb, Vian, Coach of the Year: Shane Poteau 11-3 5-1 16 Boone 8-9 85 Spears, Wilburton, 52.77; 2, Odom, Poteau, 5’04”; 3, Gar- 63’5.5”; 6, Peydan Sovo, Brown, Central Stigler 10-6 4-2 RESULTS Tegan Tilley, Wilburton, 54.24; rett Clawson, Wilburton, 5’02”. 57’5.5”. Most Valuable Players: Broken Bow 8-5 2-2 Friday 3, Kennedy Weedon, Sallisaw, Pole Vault: Tanner Holling- Boys Courtney Lee, Central; Kylie Checotah 6-5 2-2 Webbers Falls 12, Central 3 55.42; 4, Sydney Moore, Sal- back, Wilburton, 7’0”; Sean 100M Dash: 1, Julius Aquino, Eubanks, Keys Muldrow 2-10 0-5 Saturday lisaw, 55.49; 5, Ellie Martin, Amason, Wilburton, 6’0”. Vian, 12:27; 2, Cole Miller, First team Idabel 0-12 0-6 Roland 13, Okmulgee 0 Sallisaw: 1:20.03. Discus: Austin Restine, Pote- Midway, 12:56; 3, Chase Pitts, Greenlee Wells, Vian DISTRICT 3A-7 Gore 8, Roland 0 200M Dash: 1, Brooklyn au, 128’09.5”; 2, Ryan Moore, Weleetka, 12:64; 13, Eric Por- Tayden Locust, Vian Team Overall Dist. Dewar 10, Roland 1 Garner, Poteau; 27.76; 2, Abby Heavener, 117’00.5”; Armon- ter, Vian; 13.71 Ashlynn Berry, Keys Keys (Parkhill) 5-1 3-2 Wister 13, Central 3 Qualls, Sallisaw, 28.96; 3, nie Wise, Idabel, 116’00”; 7, 200M Dash: 1, Blake Wynn,e Sierra Winkler, Keys Salina 9-4 3-1 Wister 11, Webbers Falls 2 Brendly McDaniel, Sallisaw, Garrett Douthit, Gore, 91’06”; Henryetta, 24.35; 2, Julius Karley Fewel, Oktaha Vian 10-5 4-1 Heavener 17, Webbers Falls 4 29.20; 4, Kami Maust, Salli- 16, Cas Moore, Gore, 61’11”; Aquino, Vian, 25.08; 3, Micah Second team Sequoyah (Tahl) 0-0 0-0 Webbers Falls 3, Hulbert 2 saw, 29.65; 13, Aspen Cearly, 18, Dalton Dover, Gore, 42’11”. Meeks, Mason, 25.17; 12, Timber Snyder, Westville Roland 0-2 0-1 Monday Gore, 58.38. Shot Put: 1, Armonie Wise, Josh Mason, Webbers Falls, Callie Brave, Hulbert Westville 0-2 0-2 Gans 11, Roland 1 1600M Run: 1, Maura Tecla, Idabel, 46’09”; 2, JJ Justice, 27.02; 14, Eric Porter, Vian, Cove Darden, Central Pocola 2-12 0-4 Roland 8, Sallisaw 5 Poteau, 6:43.62; 2, Cheyenne Wilburton, 41’05”; 3, Raydon 27.55. Rylee Walters, Oktaha DISTRICT 2A-8 Gans 12, Sallisaw 2 Wilburn, Heavener, 6:48:01; 3, McCullough, Idabel, 41’01”; 400M Run: 1, Austin Green, Courtney McCollum, West- Team Overall Dist. Heavener 15, Vian 12 Shelby Zink, Poteau, 6:50.50; 9, Garrett Douthit, 34’04”’ 12, Henryetta, 54.91, 2, Nick Byrd, ville Silo 10-1 4-0 Gore 8, Webbers Falls 0 5, Hallie Kinion, Gore, Nick Wolf, Gore, 33’07”. Kiefer, 55.19; , Nate Fields, Honorable mentions: Riley Panama 3-2 2-0 Gore 15, Quinton 5 7:04.03; 8, Hailey Dahlem, John “JP” Phillippe Invi- Keys, 56.66; 15, Josh Ma- Cheek, Central; Alexis Davis, Howe 7-1 2-0 Webbers Falls 10, Quinton 5 Sallisaw, 7:11.77; 12, Carli tational son, Webbers Falls, 1:06.21; Central, Gracie Pendley, Central 7-4 2-2 SCHEDULE Lowe, Sallisaw, 8:16.98. Henryetta High School 17, Christian Schielke, Vian, Oktaha; Ava Scott, Oktaha; Wilburton 3-5 1-2 April 1 4X400 Relay: 1, Sallisaw, March 26, 2021 1:06.84. Josie Wilkie, Westville, Gabby Talihini 1-7 0-2 Sallisaw/Heavener at Checo- 4:43. 18; 2, Poteau, 4:45.12; 3, Team scores unavailable 800M Run: 1, Austin Green, Cook, Hulbert; Brea Lamb, Wewoka 0-4 0-2 tah, 4 p.m. Wilburton, 5:28.68 Individual results Henryetta, 2:13.34; 2, Phoenix Hulbert, Isabella Garrison, Savanna 2-8 0-3 Central at Roland, 4:30 p.m. High Jump: 1, Laynee Phil- Girls Randleman, Kiefer, 2:15.87; 3, Vian. RANKINGS Muldrow at Stilwell, 4:30 lips, Holdenville, 4’10”; 1, 100M Dash: 1, Grace Strecker, Cole Beets, Mason, 2:21.07; NOAA Conference CLASS A p.m. Cristina Lauden, 4’10”; 3, Keifer, 13.86; 2, Kylie Eu- 10, William Allen, Vian, Boys 1 Canute 9-0 1362 April 1-3 Tegan Tilley, Wilburton, 4’04”. banks, Keys, 14.18; 3, Tayden 2:37.61; 14, Christian Schielke, Players of the Year: Trenden 2 Ft. Cobb 11-0 1333 Gans at conference tourna- Pole Vault; 1, Madison Posey, Locust, Vian, 14.21, 4, Ava Vian, 2:47.01. Collins, Muldrow; Cayden 3 Rattan 12-3 1116 ment, TBA Wilburton, 5’06. Laden, Allen, 14.53; 5, Em- 1600M Run: 1, Hunter Bellis, Lee, Stilwell. 4 Wright City 10-4 1075 Webbers Fall at conference Discus: 1, Mary Caden, Ida- malea Weeks, Mounds, 14.57; Kiefer, 4:52.91; 2, Cole Beets, Best Offensive Player: Kon- 5 Wister 9-1 1031 tournament, TBA bel, 82’11”; 2, Jenny Waldrep, 8, Anistyn Garner, Webbers Mason, 5:21.90; 3, Xander nor Wight, Muldrow 6 Sterling 13-2 979 Vian at Haskell Tournament, Poteau, 77’09.50”; 3, Chyanne Falls, 15.24, 13, Skylar Locust, Lollis, Henryetta, 5:53.59. Best Defensive Player: Gavin 7 Pioneer 18-1 844 TBA Brickell, Poteau, 77’04”; 7, Sa- Vian, 16.42. 3200M Run: 1, Hunter Bellis, Pritchett, Stilwell 8 Tushka 9-2 817 Gore at conference tourna- vannah Smithson, Sallisaw, 200M Run: 1, Kylie Eubanks, Kiefer, 10:33.37; 2, Cole Beets, Newcomer of the Year: Wyatt 9 Navajo 11-3 795 ment, TBA 64’06”; 11, Michelle Robin- Keys, 29.18; 2, Alicyn Cook, Mason, 11;02.83; 3, Cooper Gamble, Poteau; Carson Wig- 10 Vici 11-1 485 son, Sallisaw, 53’04. Kiefer, 29.27; 3, Emmalea Garden, Kiefer, 11:28.37; 9, gins, Roland 11 Fletcher 9-5 694 GOLF Shot put: 1, Chyanne Brickell, Weeks, Mounds, 29.42; 4, Chandler Long, Webbers Coach of the Year: Mike 12 Dewar 13-5 648 Poteau; 29’03; 2, Marissa Kristina Holmes, Keys, 29.60; Falls, 14:33.49. George, Stilwell 13 Union City 11-1 485 HIGH SCHOOL Ramsey, Spiro, 27’06”; 3, 5, Maddison Morris, Mason, 110M Hurdles: 1, Natie First team 14 Arapaho 5-4 437 Boys Brooklyn May, Heavener, 29.64; 6, Anistyn Garner, Fields, Keys, 20.11; 2, Robert Watie Byrd, Muldrow 15 Crowder 9-2 395 April 2 26’10”; 4, Kaydance Moore, Webbers Falls, 30.00; 11, Sky- Hutchins, Weleetka, 21.33; Colton Williamson, Poteau 16 Clayton 13-5 352 Roland vs Wagoner, Gore, 26’09”; 8, Savannah elar Locust, Vian, 33.47 3, Justin Cooper, Mounds, Jackson Kemp, Roland 17 Elmore City 12-6 345 Sequoyah Golf Course Smithson, Sallisaw, 24’07”; 400M Run: 1, Macy Osburn, 22.04. Ty McHenry, Sallisaw 18 Shattuck 9-3 229 April 3 13, Michelle Robinson, Sal- Keys, 1:08.24; 2, Taylor Har- 300M Hurdles: 1, Nate Brayden Riggs, Spiro 19 Calumet 6-3 215 Roland, Muldrow at Lake Eu- lisaw, 22’0”. rison, Allen, 1:08.29 Fields, Keys, 20.11; 2, Robert Codey Petree, Stilwell 20 Hydro-Eakly 4-4 206 faula Classic, Fountainhead Boys 3, Emmalea Weeks, Mounds, Hutchins, Weleetka, 21.33; Second team RESULTS Creek Golf Course, Checotah 3200 M run — 1, Ty Bliss, 1:11.69; 4, Cessna Kimberlin, 3, Justin Cooper, Mounds, Jagger Dill, Poteau Thursday April 4 Gore, 10:17.87; 2, Elijah Webbers Falls, 1:11.69; 5, 22.04. Ce’Alm Kilpatrick, Sallisaw Sallisaw 16, Skiatook 1 Sallisaw vs. Checotah, 7:30 Cook, Heavener, 10:45.69; 3, McKayla Greenhaw, Henryet- Boys 4x100 Relay: 1, Midway, Dean Odom, Poteau Sallisaw 8, Glenpool 0 a.m., Fountainhead Creek Vazquez Camacho, Wister, ta, 1:12.63; 10, Harlee Carlton, 57.50; 2, Mason, 48.98, 3, Mekhi Roberson, Spiro Pryor 5, Sallisaw 2 Golf Course, Checotah 11:08.16 Vian, 1:19.72, 11, Maci Smith, Weleetka, 50.49. Kyler Fourkiller, Stilwell Friday 4x100 Relay: 1, Wilburton, Vian, 1:23.64; 13, Alli Farrar, Boys 4X200 Relay: 1, Mid- Third team Gans 12, Oaks Mission 0 TRACK 46.0; 2, Gore, 46.18; 3, Po- Vian, 1:26.94 way, 1:41.98; 2, Kiefer, Lawson Daugherty, Muldrow Gore 10, Hulbert 0 teau, 47.15 800M Run: 1, Halli Kiddy, 1:42.12; 3, Allen, 1:46.08. Darion Rougeux, Roland Warner 7, Gore 2 Results 4X800 Relay: 1, Poteau, Kiefer: 2:49.65; 2, Sierra Boys 4x400 Relay: 1, Henryet- Rylee Scavo, Sallisaw Gore 5, Porter Consolidated 0 Wilburton Track and Field 9:23.95; 2, 9:26.85, 3, Gore, Winkler, Keys, 2:53.02; 3, ta, 3:46.79; 2, Kiefer, 3:55.35; Easton Latta, Stilwell Porum 15, Webbers Falls 1 Invitational 9:46.93 Skylah Phillips, Keys, 3:02.40, 3:55; 35, 3, Kiefer B, 4:20.51. Honorable Mention: Day- Saturday March 25, 2021 110M Hurdles: Coda Ollar, 4, Remi Campbell, Kiefer, High Jump: 1, Hayden Coo- len Warrior, Checotah; Adam Gans 4, Arkoma 3 Wilburton High School Wister, 19:04; 2, Zack McCoy, 3:04.04; 4, Kadee Cook-Cob, per, Kiefer, 5’8”; 2, Nick Byrd, Oxtoby, Checotah; Jacob Porum 7, Gans 4 Team results Hartshorne, 19:12; 3, Israel Vian, 3:05.14; 11, Emilee Kiefer, 5’6”. Claborn, Muldrow; Spencer Gans 9, Webbers Falls 5 Boys: 1, Gore, 109.5; 2, Po- Massey, Idabel, 20.22; 4, Jack- Cook-Cobb, Vian, 3:21.09; Long Jump: 1, Blake Wynne, Wells, Poteau; Tuvaris Noon- Red Oak 4, Sallisaw 2 teau, 91.5; 3, Idabel, 91; 4, Wil- son Obregon, Sallisaw. 20.54; 13, Alexas Armstrong, Vian, Henryetta, 18’8”; 2, Hayden an, Roland; Tanner Mings, Vian 14, Tahlequah 12 burton, 73; 5, Heavener, 69, 6, 5, Tristian Knight, Wister, 3:28.70 Cooper, Kiefer, 18’4”; 3, Nick Sallisaw; Matthew Grimm, Webbers Falls 5, Arkoma 4 Sallisaw, 56; 7, Wister, 32; 8, 21.48; 6, Liam Edwards, 21.56; 1600M Run: 1, Halli Kiddy, Byrd, Kiefer, 17’8”. Sallisaw; Jackson Obregon, Webbers Falls 12, Midway 5 Spiro, 21; 9, Hartshorne, 18; 7, Christian O’Connor, 21.76. Kiefer, 6:35.86; 2, Olivia Shot Put: 1, Leslie Howard, Sallisaw; Connor Reed, Spiro; Monday 10, Holdenville, 11. 4X200M Relay: 1, Idabel, Shabantu, Kiefer, 7:00.31, 3, Midway, 44’8”; 2, Shawn Braxton Peterson, Spiro; Trey Sallisaw 13, Muldrow 0 Girls: 1, Poteau, 159; 2, Sal- 1:38.54; 2, Gore, 138.94; Allison Blagg, Whitesboro, Husband, 1llen, 39’6”; 3, Jake Cone, Stiwell; Ethan James, Roland 6, Gore 4 lisaw, 124; 3, Wilburton, 76; 4, Poteau, 1:40.34, 4; Wilburton, 7?04.00; 4, Skylah Phillips, Beavert, Allen, 37’9”; 6, Cruz Stilwell Webbers Falls 11, Gans 0 Holdenville, 69; 5, Idabel, 45; 1:50.68 Keys, 7:07.46, 5, Calin Jones, Partain, Vian, 35’4”. Girls Vian 9, Keys 2 6, Heavener, 44.5; 7, Spiro, 12, 800M Run: 1, Ty Bliss, Gore, Mounds, 7:14.03 Schedule Player of the Year: Racheal Schedule 8, Gore, 9. 2:13.54; 2, Vazquez Camacho, 3200M Run: 1, Ashlyn April 2 Watie, Roland April 1-3 Individual results Wister, 2:15.81; 3, Matthew Radomski, Keys, 15:53.53; Ad- Muldrow at Catoosa Track Best Offensive Player: Mariah Sallisaw at Ft. Gibson Tourna- Girls Ruark, 2:20.68; 7, Chance dison Bailey, Allen, 16:50.56; Classic Jenkins, Muldrow ment, TBA 3200M run: 1, Maura Tecla, Rich, Sallisaw, 2:28.69, 17, 3, Emily Tatgenhorst, Eufuala, April 6 Best Defensive Player: Jaiden Gore at Gore Tournament, Poteau; 12:37.53; 2, Destiny Aiden Dickerson, Gore, 18:38.85 Sallisaw at Miami Conaway, Roland TBA Lawson, Heavener, 12:48.41, 2:43.65; 18, Christian Taylor, 100M Hurdles: 1, Maddison Gore, Muldrow, Vian at Newcomers of the Year: April 1 3, Payton Stover, Poteau, Sallisaw, 2:47.59. Morris,Mason, 20.50; 2, Warner Snowda Watie, Stilwell and Muldrow at Gans, 4:30 p.m. 15.00.09 100M Dash: 1, Ce’Alm Kilpat- C’Anna Dearman, Mason, April 9 Kennedi Wight, Muldrow Roland at Stilwell, 5 p.m. 4X100 Relay: 1, Holdenville, rick, Sallisaw, 11:51; Christian 20.90, 3, Hannah Coons, Sallisaw, Roland at Hillsdale Coach of the Year: Greg Pratt, Vian at Kiefer, 5 p.m. 54.42, 2, Poteau, 54.77; 3, Ida- Gockel, Wilburton, 11:56; 3, Kiefer, 21.35. Roland April 2 bel, 54.81; 4, Sallisaw, 54.84 Devon Tiger, Holdenville, 300M Hurdles: 1, Megan BASKETBALL First team Central at Pocola, 5 p.m. 4X800 Relay: 1, Poteau, 11:81; 4, Mekhi Roberson, King, Kiefer, 66.47; 2, Hannon Racheal Watie, Roland Lincoln Christian at Vian, 4:30 12:13.62; 2, Heavener, Spiro, 11:87; 4, Jesus Thomas, Coons, Kiefer, 56.25; 3, Myah All-Conference teams Mariah Jenkins, Muldrow p.m. 13:25.09 Gore, 11:91; 5, Zane Craig- Valois, Kiefer, 56.53. Big 8 Conference Jaiden Conaway, Roland 100M Hurdles: 1, Kennedy head, Gore, 12.12; 8, Ashton 4x100 Relay: 1, Allen, 56.21; Boys: Makya Perryman, Roland SOFTBALL Weedon, Sallisaw, 18.28; Foster, 12:41; 11, Kylan Bailey, 2, Kiefer, 56.21; 3, Vian, 56.60. Conference champions: Keys Snowda Watie, Stilwell 2, Jalen Spears, Wilburton, Sallisaw, 12:50; 15, Alex Hal- 4X200 Relay, 1, Kiefer, Conference Runners-Up: Second team SLOW-PITCH RANKINGS 18.51; 3, Brookelyn Cannon, lum, Gore, 12.72. 2:01.73; 2, Vian, 2:04.32; 3, Hulbert, Vian Kennedi Wight, Muldrow CLASS 4A Wilburton, 19:48; 4, Sydney 400M Dash: 1, Keigan Reid, Allen, 2:04.94. Coach of the Year: Greg Kaitlyn Martinez, Roland 1 Dale 11-0 577 Moore, Sallisaw, 19.66; 5, Gore, 57.02; 2, Ashton Foster, 4x400 Relay: 1, Keys, 4:38.04; Barnes (Keys) Hailey Weaver, Poteau 2 Silo 9-0 502 Tegan Tilley, Wilburton, Sallisaw, 58.82; 3, Chance 2, Henryetta, 5:28,66; 3, Allen, Most Valuable Player: Levi Mia Maxwell, Sallisaw 3 Henryetta 11-3 481 19>81; 6, Autumn Henshaw, Rich, Sallisaw, 1:00.55; 5, 5:52.53. Williams (Keys) Venessa Henson, Checotah 4 Washington 6-4 431 Sallisaw, 22.28 Journey Shells, Gore, 1:02.24; 4X800 Relay: 1, Kiefer, First team Third team 5 Holdenville 8-4 343 4X200M Relay: 1, Holdenville, 6, Noah Cooper, Gore, 11:27.65; 2, Keys, 11:57.23; 3, Ethan Frazier, Oktaha Katie Grace-Floyd, Muldrow 6 Kellyville 4-0 340 1:58.67; 2, Poteau, 1:59.36; 3, 1:02.34; 7, Ty Brown, Sallisaw, Eufaula, 13:12.10 Ethan Chuculate, Hulbert Emma Waller, Checotah 7 Latta 6-3 318 Sallisaw, 2.00.84; 4, Idabel, 1:03.66 High Jump: 1, Allison Blagg, Jordan Cheater, Central Talib Mink, Stilwell 8 Coalgate 12-4 310 2:06.63 300M Hurdles: 1, Zack Mc- Whitesboro, 4’4”; 1, Maci Javyn Wright, Vian CaTia Gladney, Muldrow 9 Am-Po 4-2 286 800M Run: 1, Destiny Jen- Coy, Hartshorne, 43.97; 2, Smith, Vian, 4’4”. Joe Glass, Vian Brendly McDaniel, Sallisaw 10 Beggs 8-4 277 nings, Holdenville, 2:52, 21; Jackson Obregon, Sallisaw, Long Jump: 1, Grace Streck- Second team Honorable mention: 11 Stroud 3-3 214 2, Gracyn Soehlman, Poteau, 48.14; 3, Troy Clark, Wilburton, er, Kiefer, 13’11’; 2, Madison Gage Barnes, Keys Chanlee McCrary, Muldrow; 12 Howe 2-5 209 2:53.92; 3, Hailey Dahlem, 50.02; 7, Christian O’Connor, Crain, Mounds, 13’6”; 3, Gabe Lewis, Hulbert Destiny Tune, Muldrow; 13 Pocola 6-4 164 Sallisaw, 2:54.17; 4, Camryn Gore, 51.81. Anistyn Garner, Webbers Kegan Bradford, Westville Khadija Jackson, Muldrow; 14 Oktaha 3-0 140 Zink, Poteau, 2:57.76; 5, Hallie 200M Dash: 1, Ce’Alm Kilpat- Falls, 13’1”’ 4, Syana Hendrix, Ayan Sanchez, Westville Kasea Wight, Muldrow; Mat- 15 Hobart 9-3 127 Kinion, Gore: 3:03.38; 9, rick, Sallisaw, 23.41; 2, Jace Kiefer; 12’9”; 5, Greenlee Nolan Edmundson, Hulbert tison Dodson, Poteau; Annika 16 Vian 5-1 113 Jessica Mattingly, Sallisaw, Hall, Poteau, 24.01; 3, Jesus Wells, Vian, 12’1”; 6, Cessna Adam Johnson, Oktaha Dill, Poteau; Kyla Abduallah, CLASS 3A 3:11.59 Thomas, Gore, 24.22; 5, Kylan Kimberlin, Webbers Falls, Honorable Mention: David Roland; Lili Vega, Roland; 1 Calera 13-3 579 100M Dash: 1, Abby Qualls, Bailey, Sallisaw: 25.15; 12, 12’0”; 8, Isabella Garrison, Stroud, Central; David Briggs, Maritza Vega, Roland; Kim 2 Morrison 15-0 563 Sallisaw, 13.69; 2, Brendly Liam Edwards, Gore, 26.98. 11’5.5”; 12, Maci Smith, Vian, Central; Coy Brooks, Central; Bridges, Sallisaw; Cristina 3 Hydro-Eakly 13-2 422 McDaniel, 14:02; 3, Tylise 1600M Run: 1, Ty Bliss, 10’9”. Riley Kimble, Keys; Reed Lauden, Sallisaw; Brooklyn 4 Minco 9-6 406 Whitaker, 14:06; 9, Ellie Mar- Gore, 4:54.83; 2, Elijah Cook, Shot put: 1, Felicity Wells, Trimble, Keys; Xavin Lackey, Neeley, Spiro; Carli Mat- 5 Ripley 8-4 403 tin, Sallisaw, 14:92; 13, Aspen Heavener, 4:56.96; 3, Vazquez Mason, 31’9.25”; 2, Lachari- Vian; Toss Fourkiller, West- thews, Spiro; Braylin Harper, 6 Navajo 13-4 348 Cearley, Gore, 23:02 Camacho, Wister, 5:14.25; elle Stafford, Midway, 31’7.5”; ville; Cale Jacob, Westville; Spiro; Paige Hardbarger, 7 Mounds 10-2 336 400M Dash: 1, Blakeli White- 16, Aiden Dickerson, Gore, 3, Macie Graves, 31’4.25”; 8, Aidan Sanchez, Hulbert; Pres- Stilwell; Kaylea Benham, 8 Caddo 4-4 327 man, Holdenville, 1:08.73; 6:26.95; 17, Erik Grimes, Gore, Paydan Sovo, Vian, 28’8.25”; ton Holmes, Oktaha, Jakob Stilwell; Kinley Johnson, Stil- 9 Dibble 10-5 271 2, Cristina Lauden, Sallisaw, 6:34.01. 10, Kadee Cook-Cobb, Vian, Yandell, Oktaha. well, Jaeda Eubanks, Stilwell. PIRATES LEE

FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1 the 1600. seventh, 12th and 15th in the discus, Hallie Kinion Hulbert and Vian were Conference first team. In the discus, Garrett the shot put. was fifth in the 800m run conference runners-up. Three Central players — Douthit (91’, 06”) was (3:03.3) and the 1600m Keys coach Greg Barnes David Stroud, David Briggs seventh, Cas Moore (61’, Lady Pirates run (7:04.03) and Aspyn was selected as Coach of and Coy Brooks — were 11”) placed 16th and The Gore High School Cearley placed 13th (23.02) the Year. Levi Williams all-conference honorable Dalton Dover (42’, 11”) was girls’ track and field team in the 100m dash (23.02) of Keys was the Big Eight mentions. 17th. placed eighth at the meet. and the 200m dash (58.38). Conference’s MVP. Vian’s Diego Ramos and Douthit (34’, 04”), Nick Kaydance Moore finished Gore will compete in Central’s Jordan Cheater Xavin Lackey also were Wolf (33’, 07”) and Gage fourth (26’, 09”) in the shot the Warner Invitational on and Vian’s Joe Glass all-conference honorable Grant (32’, 07”) finished put and 12th (46’, 08.5”) in Tuesday. was selected to the All- mentions. Cheater Brown

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LEA LESSLEY and 17th (1:06.84) in the placed fifth (12’, 1”) in the SPORTS WRITER 400m run. long jump. Clayton Clark was Peydan Sovo placed Vian’s Julius Aquino 13th (71’, 6.5”) in the sixth (57’, 5.5”) in the won the 100m dash and shot put and Shielke discus and Sovo and Cook- Maci Smith tied for first and Allen placed 23rd Cobb finished eighth (28’, place after leaping 4’, 4’’ (11’0”) and 24th (10’, 11”), 8.25”) and 10th (27’, 7”), in the high jump on Friday respectively, in the long respectively, in the shot at Henryetta’s John “J.P.” jump. put. Philippe Invitational as Gibbins was seventh Vian’s high school track Lady Wolverines (14.90) in the 100 and and field teams opened In addition to Maci Skyelar Locust placed their seasons. Smith’s first-place finish 13th (16.41), and Isabella Aquino recorded a time at Henryetta, the Lady Garrison and Smith of 12.27 in the 100 at the Wolverines’ 4x200m relay finished eighth (11’, meet and the senior also team (Greenlee Wells, 5.5”) and 12th (10’, 9”), placed second (25.08) in Kacie Gibbins, Maisie Wells respectively, in the long the 200m dash. and Tayden Locust) placed jump. Cruz Partain placed second (2:04.32) and Stoner finished eighth SUBMITTED sixth (35’, 4”) in the shot the 4x100m relay team (32.41) in the 200 and Heavener High School slow-pitch softball team ny McGee was selected as the tournament MVP. put and eighth (78’, 6.5”) (Greenlee Wells, Gibbins, Skyelar Locust and won the championship at the Webbers Falls Heavener players Rayanna Ward, Cayleigh Mc- in the discus. Nicki Stoner and Locust) Harlee Carlton were 11th Slow-Pitch Classic, which concluded Saturday Gree and Paisley Stacy were named to the All- William Allen finished finished third (56.50). (33.47) and 14th (34.55) at Webbers Falls High School. Heavener’s Desti- Tournament team. 10th (2:37.61) in the 800m Locust was third (14.21) in the event, and Carlton run, Eric Porter was 13th in the 100, Kadee Cook- (1:19.72), Smith (1:23.64) (13.71) in the 100 and Cobb finished fourth (63’, and Alli Farrar (1:26.94) 14th (27.55) in the 200, 5.5”) in the discus and placed 10th, 11th and Christian Shielke placed fifth (3:05.14) in the 800m 13th, respectively, in the 14th (2:47.01) in the 800 run and Greenlee Wells 400.

GANS HIGH SCHOOL SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL Lady Grizzlies keep winning

CHRIS DAY to knot the score at sixth The Lady Grizzlies SPORTS EDITOR and setting up Burris’ walk scored single runs in the Briana Burris singled in off single. third and fifth innings. the bottom of the seventh Zoe Wharton started They scored two runs on to score Macey Lee from Gans’ third inning with nine hits. third base and give the a triple to left. Wharton Wister scored four Gans Lady Grizzlies a 7-6 scored on Katie Manuel’s runs in each of the victory over McCurtain single. Jordyn Miller drew third and fifth innings. March 23 in a slow-pitch a walk to put runners at They tacked on three softball contest. first and second with one more in the bottom of The Lady Grizzlies out. Madalynn Huskey the sixth. would lose their second hit a grounder to short. Lee pitched all five game of the day, falling to Manuel advanced to third. innings for Gans. Wister Wister 11-2. Miller was thrown out at scored 11 runs (eight SUBMITTED The Lady Grizzlies (17- second. Huskey was safe earned runs) on 14 hits. Wister High’s slow-pitch softball team finished Falls High School. Wister’s Hattie Pate, Kourtney 5) are ranked No. 11 in at first. Wister’s Kate Hammons as the runners-up in the Webbers Falls Slow- Donaho, Kate Hammons and Hope Gotes were Class 3A. Wister (10-2) is With runners on the hit a homer off Lee. Hope Pitch Classic, which ended Saturday at Webbers named to the All-Tournament Team. ranked No. 9 in Class 3A. corners, Burris singled Gotes, Kinley Branscum McCurtain (3-4) is ranked to plate Manuel. Huskey and Jaelyn Covey hit No. 18 in Class A. scored on a single by triples for Wister. Gotes, Monday, the Lady Jennifer White to put Gans Hammons, Covey and Grizzlies defeated Roland up 6-3. McKenna Pierce hit 11-1 and Sallisaw 12-2. White went two-for-three doubles for the Lady Details from those games at the plate and had three Wildcats. weren’t available at press RBI for Gans. Lee went White and Emily Phillips time. 3-for-4 at the plate. Lee each went two-for-three in had a double and homer the batters box for Gans. Gans 7, McCurtain 6 in the game. Burris went Madalyn Huskey went Gans lead McCurtain four-for-four in the game. one-for-three at the plate 3-0 after scoring a run in She had two RBI. and had one RBI. the first and two in the Gans scored seven runs In the top of the third, second. McCurtain pulled on 16 hits. The Gans Manuel drew a two-out within 3-2 by scoring twice batters drew four walks in walk. She scored on a in the fourth. They tied the the game. Lee grounder that was game at 3-all by scoring Lee went all the way in misplayed for an error. once in the top of the fifth. the circle for Gans. She In the top of the fifth, The Lady Grizzlies took allowed six runs on 14 Wharton singled to start a 6-3 lead by scoring three hits. She struck out three the inning. Lee singled to in the bottom of the fifth. and walked one. move Wharton to second. McCurtain scored three Huskey’s single scored in the top of the seventh Wister 11, Gans 2 Wharton.

GORE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Pirates place third at Okay tourney SUBMITTED LEA LESSLEY The Pirates started defeated Gans 9-1 at The Webbers Falls slow-pitch softball team fin- Patterson, Brooke Wyatt, Lexi Raskey and Cess- SPORTS WRITER action in the rain-delayed Pirate Field and the Pirates ished in third place at the Webbers Falls Slow- na Kimberlin were selected to the All-Tourna- tournament on Friday dropped an 8-0 decision Pitch Classic. Webbers Falls players Kennedy ment team. Gore’s high school with a 10-0 win over to Class 4A Checotah at baseball team shut out Hulbert before falling 7-2 home last Tuesday. Porter-Consolidated 5-0 to Warner in a semifinal The Pirates are set on Saturday to finish third contest later in the day. to begin play in their SALLISAW in the Okay Tournament. Last Monday Gore tournament on Thursday. FROM PAGE B1 in the first game on Friday. pitched the final four Bryce Ward started and SPORTS ROUNDUP They lost 5-2 to Pryor and innings. He allowed two allowed two runs on six 4-2 to Red Oak. runs on four hits. hits. Brooks Miller and Dax Cowgirls capture this season. Bailey led the 12 Championship at the Mattingly and Streun had Sharp pitched in relief. field in par-4 scoring in Club at Carlton Woods in Red Oak 4, Sallisaw 2 RBIs for Sallisaw. They held Sallisaw hitless titles at The Bruzzy addition to notching 15 The Woodlands, Texas on The Red Oak Eagles in the final inning. ARGYLE, Texas – The birdies. April 18-20. scored one run in each Pryor 5, Sallisaw 2 Oklahoma State women’s Han-Hsuan Yu had of the second, fourth, Pryor scored three runs in Sallisaw 8, Glenpool 0 golf team, led by Lianna one of her strongest sixth and seventh innings the fifth to take a 4-2 lead Landon Massey held Bailey, took home both the performances of the Lockwood named to claim a 4-2 win over over the Black Diamonds Glenpool to just three hits individual and team titles season finishing 1-under Big 12’s best Sallisaw on Friday. Friday. They added a run in Friday’s first game. He at The Bruzzy, capturing 215 and in a tie for ninth The Black Diamonds in the sixth to claim the 5-2 struck out four. their third victory of the place. She recorded her IRVING, Texas – scored both their runs in win. Sallisaw had a homer season. lowest score of the season Oklahoma State goalkeeper the sixth inning to nibble Pryor scored its five runs from Sparks. Ty For the first time since with a 70 in the second Amber Lockwood added into the Eagles lead. on seven hits. Sallisaw McHenry hit a triple and 1999, the Cowgirls took round and notched 12 her name to the long list of Heading into the seventh, collected six hits and double. Streun also had home the individual and birdies. Cowgirl conference weekly Red Oak led 3-2. scored twice. a double. team titles in back-to- Maddison Hinson- award winners this season Sallisaw had just three Mattingly went two- Streun and McHenry also back tournaments. OSU Tolchard had a career low she was named the Big 12 hits against three Red Oaks for-four at the plate had three RBI each. finished 15-under 849, 69 in the second round Freshman of the Week for pitchers. Brex Caldwell for Sallisaw. He had an McHenry went 3-for-3 and their second round and finished 2-over 218 Week 14. started for Red Oak. He RBI. Hutchinson also at the plate. Sparks went 273 is the second lowest and in a tie for 18th. Lockwood posted a went 2.2 innings. He didn’t had an RBI for the Black 2-for-2 at the plate. Streun round in school history. Hailey Jones and Rina pair of saves in a shutout allow any hits or runs. Diamonds. Streun had went 2-for-3. The team victory is head Tatematsu finished performance against Chance Noah pitched Sallisaw’s only extra base Sallisaw 16, Skiatook 1 coach Greg Robertson’s at 4-over and 5-over Oklahoma in OSU’s 2-0 the next 2.2 innings. He hit — a double. Craighead held Skiatook fourth at OSU and the respectively. Jones victory Saturday as the allowed three runs on two Mattingly pitched all six to one run on three hits in 96th in program history. recorded a career low 70 Cowgirls ran their winning hits. Austin Place pitched innings for Sallisaw. He the Black Diamonds 16-1 This marks the first time in the first round of play streak to eight games. the3 final 1.2 innings. He struck out 10 and walked victory. OSU has won three or and finished in a tie for In just the second didn’t give up any hits or three. Sallisaw scored 16 runs more events in a season 29th. start of her career and runs. Pryor had doubles from on eight hits. since 2015-16. The Cowgirls will host pressed into duty because McTyre started on the Dax Sharp and Ben Ward. Hutchinson and Massey Bailey led the field early one final tune-up event, of a pregame injury to mound for Sallisaw. He Sharp went two-for-three at had multiple hits for and finished first place the Cowgirl Match Play, on the scheduled starter, pitched three innings. He the plate. Brooks Miller had Sallisaw. Hutchinson went with a score of 11-under April 11-12 at the Stillwater Lockwood made the most gave up two runs on two three RBI for the Tigers. 2-for-3 with a double and 205. The win is her second Country Club. Then OSU of her opportunity in her hits. He struck out four and The Tigers used three two RBI. Massey went 2-for- career first place finish, the will look for their 24th first Bedlam action by walked seven. Hutchinson pitchers in the contest. 2 with an RBI. first having come earlier conference title at the Big posting the shutout.

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LEA LESSLEY registered three runs in 8-5 overall. delivered a single in the March 22 in Pocola and Wright (1.0) allowed no SPORTS WRITER their final at-bat in the The Wolverines downed fifth inning for Pocola’s pitcher Joe Glass struck hits and two earned runs Vian’s high school seventh. the 2-12 Indians 12-3 only hit of the contest. out 15 batters and allowed while walking two. baseball team downed Vian recorded 16 hits in LeFlore County last Ramos (5.0 innings) one hit in his six innings Diego Ramos went 3-for- Tahlequah 14-12 on in the contest. Ramos, Monday before registering walked four in picking up of work as Vian outhit the 5 at the plate for Vian and Saturday in Cherokee Thornton, Luis Hernandez, a 10-0 shutout last the win on the mound. Indians 14-1 in picking up Glass, Jacob Brockman County after breaking a Nick Hughes and Joe Glass Tuesday at home. Glass and Xavin Lackey its second district win of and Lackey added two hits 9-9 tie in the top of the each collected multiple each hit a double in the the season. apiece. Hughes, Destry seventh inning on James hits for the Wolverines. Vian 10, Pocola 0 game and Jacob Brockman, Vian took a 1-0 lead Bethel, James Thornton, Thornton’s RBI single. Hernandez, Thornton and Vian pitcher Diego James Thornton and in the top of the first Adam Holt and Fysher The Wolverines added Ramos finished the game Ramos tossed a one-hit Brooks added a single inning on Nick Hughes’ Brooks each had one hit four more runs in their with three hits apiece. shutout while striking out apiece. sacrifice fly and the and Bethel, Brockman, final at-bat in the seventh Thornton got the win on 13 Pocola batters March Driving in runs for Vian Wolverines added three Lackey and Ramos on their way to a fourth the mound for Vian. The 23 at Wolverine Field as were Glass and Ramos (2 runs to its advantage after registered a double apiece straight win. righty surrendered three the Wolverines defeated RBIs each) and Hughes, registering two in the in the contest. Each team scored a run runs on two hits while the Indians in district Brockman, Lackey, fourth frame and one in Hughes drove in three in the opening inning walking one over one action. Thornton and Brooks (1 the fifth. Vian took an 8-0 runs and also recording and Vian scored a pair of inning. Hughes and Glass Nick Hughes’ sacrifice each). advantage to the seventh RBIs for Vian were Ramos, runs in the second frame entered the game out of fly in the bottom of the Scoring for the after recording four runs Brockman and Lackey on Diego Ramos’ two-RBI the bullpen and helped opening inning scored Wolverines were Javyn in the sixth. (2 each) and Glass and single. to close out the game in one of Vian’s two runs, Wright, Glass and Singles by Glass and Thornton (1 apiece). The Tigers totaled six relief. Glass recorded the and after adding a pair of Thornton (2 runs apiece) Hughes and a double by Scoring for the runs in the bottom of the final three outs to earn runs in the second frame and Adam Holt, Dakota Xavin Lackey allowed Wolverines were Ramos (3 second but the Wolverines the save. the Wolverines made Briggs, Brockman and the Wolverines to scored runs), Glass and Thornton responded with four runs The Wolverines the score 8-0 with four Brooks. their final four runs in the (2 apiece) and Hughes, in the third to tie the score committed three errors in more in the third. Fysher Vian outhit Pocola seventh. Bethel, Javyn Wright, Holt at 7-all. the contest and the Tigers Brooks, Joe Glass and 5-1 and the visitors Pocola got on the board and Brooks (1 each). Tahlequah reclaimed had two. Ramos drove in runs in committed two errors. with three runs in the Pocola’s Kolby the advantage (9-7), with Vian won a pair of the fourth. Vian recorded bottom of the seventh on Masterson broke up the two runs in the fifth, District 3A-7 high school a run apiece in the fourth Vian 12, Pocola 3 RBIs by Ayden Hollan and no-hitter with a single in and after the Wolverines baseball games last week and fifth frames of the The Wolverines scored a Tucker Thompson. the seventh. erupted for seven runs against Pocola to improve five-inning game. combined eight runs in the Glass (6.0 innings) The Indians committed in the seventh the Tigers to 3-1 in the district and Kolby Masterson sixth and seventh innings walked four and Javyn two errors in the game.

GORE HIGH SCHOOL SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL Lady Pirates place second at Okmulgee slow-pitch tournament

LEA LESSLEY homered in the seventh. but the tourney was Pirates 10-9 and Gore run in the bottom of the Gore’s opening contest on SPORTS WRITER Cadi Shoemake, who canceled due to heavy rain. committed the only error fourth frame ended the Thursday. also had four hits in the of the contest. scoring. Gore trailed 5-0 after two The Class 3A No. 15 game, hit a home run in Union 2, Gore 1 Skye and Ralea Brooksher, innings before slicing three Lady Pirates finished the second and registered Union scored the winning Gore 6, Deer Creek- Springer and Natalie runs off the deficit in the second on Saturday in the a double in Gore’s four-run run in the bottom of the Edmond 3 Casteel registered two hits top of third. Okmulgee Tournament seventh inning. sixth inning with an RBI apiece in the game for Gore Oktaha responded with after falling 13-10 to Class In the first inning Kara single in Gore’s final game Skye and Ralea Brooksher and Brimm, Erika Sikes and three runs in the bottom of 5A No. 10 Stilwell in the Brimm drove in Gore’s first of the day on Thursday each hit a home run and Harly Welch added a hit the third before the Lady championship game. one with an RBI single. as the Lady Pirates fell to Karli Springer registered apiece. Pirates registered their Gore defeated Roland Ella Murphy handled the Class 6A No. 8 Union by a a pair of doubles in Driving in the Lady final two runs in the fourth. (8-0), Dewar (6-5) and pitching duties for the Lady run. Gore’s second contest Pirates’ runs were Ralea Skye Brooksher went Okmulgee (13-0) in its first Pirates and the righthander The Lady Pirates took a on Thursday as the Lady Brooksher (2 RBIs) and 3-for-3 at the plate for Gore three games of the rain- issued two walks. 1-0 advantage in the top Pirates downed the 6A No. Skye Brooksher, Springer, in the contest, Kara Brimm delayed tournament, which Gore totaled 19 hits in the of the first inning on Karli 10 Lady Antlers. Brimm and Casteel (1 each). and Kynley Webb had was originally scheduled game and Ralea Brooksher, Springer’s solo home run, Deer Creek recorded Scoring for Gore were two hits apiece and Ralea for Friday. Shoemake, Brimm, Addison and that lead stood up two runs in its first at-bat Kynley Webb, Casteel, Sikes, Brooksher, Erika Sikes, In the title game, Stilwell Sheffield, Karli Springer until Union scored its pair before the Lady Pirates Ralea Brooksher, Springer Harly Welch and Natalie scored a combined 10 and Skye Brooksher had of runs in the bottom of the tied the score at 2-2 in the and Skye Brooksher. Casteel added a hit apiece. runs in the fifth and sixth multiple hits. sixth. bottom of the first inning Webb (5.0 innings) walked Ralea Brooksher (triple) innings before holding off Stilwell registered 21 hits Kara Brimm and Ralea on Kara Brimm’s RBI single two batters in picking up and Skye Brooksher, the Lady Pirates in the final in the contest. Brooksher led Gore’s and Skye Brooksher’s home the win. Casteel and Webb (double frame. Gore committed two batters with two hits run. Gore out hit Deer Creek apiece) had extra-base hits The Lady Indians took errors and Stilwell had apiece and Skye Brooksher, Springer’s RBI double 11-10 and neither team for the Lady Pirates. a 13-6 lead to the seventh none. Springer, Erika Sikes, Harly drove in one of Gore’s two committed an error. Scoring Gore’s runs were before Gore registered its The Lady Pirates went Welch and Kynley Webb runs in the second frame Webb (2 runs) and Cadi final four runs in its final 1-2 on Thursday at Union’s added a hit apiece. as the Lady Pirates went in Oktaha 12, Gore 5 Shoemake, Ralea Brooksher at-bat. Southside Slugfest against Springer’s home run front 4-2. After leading 8-5 the and Skye Brooksher (1 Ralea Brooksher collected a pair of 6A teams and 4A accounted for Gore’s RBI. Each team scored a run in 4A No. 14 Lady Tigers each). four hits in the contest. No. 14 Oktaha. Webb walked two batters the third inning and Gore registered four runs in Webb (4.2 innings) walked Brooksher tripled in the Gore was scheduled in her five innings of work went to the fourth leading the bottom of the fifth two batters in the game. first inning, doubled in to play in Oktaha’s inside the circle. 5-3. inning to end the game and Oktaha out hit Gore 17- the third and the fifth and tournament on Thursday Union out hit the Lady Ralea Brooksher’s home defeat the Lady Pirates in 11.

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Excel. www.ictctech.com ING - MOVING, SET-UP, TIE- Place Your Classified Indian Capital Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status. DOWNS. LICENSED IN OKLA- Place Your Classified Display Ad HERE! Display Ad HERE! HOMA & ARKANSAS. GREAT Call 775-4433 SERVICE - GREAT PRICES. Applications will be accepted by the City Call 775-4433 (800)940-5581. of Sallisaw until 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 2, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2021, for the position of PETERS GRANT SPECIALIST AGENCY PILKINGTON REAL ESTATE REALTORS IN THE FINANCE DIVISION Salary is $19.00 per hour. This position is partially funded by 310 W. Iola Ave., Sallisaw Office 918-775-9401 grant funds and is contingent upon continued annual funding. Reese Pilkington, Broker 918-775-9080 Bachelor’s degree required; business related preferred. Pre- employment drug test required. Successful applicant must reside within a 20-minute response time of the Sallisaw City Limits. is looking for A job description and application for employment can be obtained in the • Registered Nurse City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 115 East (BENEFITS WITH BONUS) Choctaw or on the City of Sallisaw’s website www.sallisawok.org. EOE. • Experienced Advantage Case Manager (BENEFITS WITH BONUS) Vian, 98812 Hwy 82, fixer upper, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, frame home on 3/4 acre, C/H/A, 2 car carport, slab for shop, $30,000. Please call 918-775-6555 or email [email protected].

TRAC Staffing is the only place you can find a career, get to work and get paid on the same Gans, 205 Gin Street, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, frame home day. TRAC Staffing offers long term jobs and on corner lot, C/H/A, newer cabinets, large storage building, $49,995. same-day-pay, because it shouldn’t be hard to go to work. Call 918-774-9084 to learn more. 207 N. Oak St. #5 • Sallisaw, OK www.tracstaffing.com SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES Sallisaw, 467166 Hwy 101, beautiful 5-1/2 acres You Can’t Afford To Be Without It! 918-775-4433 with 2560(+/-), 3 bedroom, 2 bath, doublewide on permanent foundation, C/H/A, 2 fireplaces, decks front and back, pond, gated entrance & more, $239,000, by appointment. Applications will be accepted by the City Visit our listings at Pilkingtonrealty.com E-mail at [email protected] of Sallisaw until 4:00 p.m., on April 2, 2021, for the position of EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III IN THE STREET DIVISION Starting salary is $12.4959 per hour. Pre-employment drug test required. Successful applicant must reside within a 20-minute response time of the Sallisaw city limits. Classified Display Ads A job description and application for to employment can be obtained in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 115 East [email protected] Choctaw or on the City of Sallisaw’s website www.sallisawok.org. EOE.

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GENERAL STORE VIN# 41847R107834 Telephone: (918) 775-6019 Defendants must file an answer with following position: CONTACT STEVE BROWN the Sequoyah County Court Clerk and COUNSELOR FREE: Great Pyrenees puppies, 918-774-9922 send a copy of your answer to the at- also, free German Shepherd, 1 yr. torney listed below by the date printed (49,952) Published in the Sequoyah old, 918-208-3788. SPEECH AND DRAMA TEACHER County Times March 17, 24 and 31, above. Failure to file an answer within this time period will result in the Peti- PETS & SUPPLIES (49,950) Published in the Sequoyah 2021 tion being taken as true and judgment Resumes may be sent to: County Times March 17, 24 and 31, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FREE TO GOOD HOME: Young determining the ownership interests of 2021 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: the Muldrow Schools, said property shall be entered as set Pit Bull, neutered/shots, golden NOTICE BY PUBLICATION unknown heirs, executors, forth in the Petition. Attn: Ron Flanagan tan w/white markings, playful & THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: the administrators, devisees, trustees, suc- Filed this 11th day of March, 2021. gentle. 918-776-9324. unknown heirs, executors, cessors and assigns if any, of: PAUL P.O. Box 660 (Seal) administrators, devisees, trustees, COPELAND, deceased, HELEN Muldrow, OK 74948 WANTED Gina Cox, Court Clerk successors and assigns, immediate COPELAND, deceased,) By: /s/ Kathryn Victory and remote of Jawanda A. Mozingo, LETHA BETTES MAYLONE, de- or fax to: 918-427-6088 WE PAY CASH for clean, com- Deputy Court Clerk deceased; GREETINGS: ceased, LUCILE BETTES KENNEDY, plete non-working washers, 918- Attorney for Plaintiff: Muldrow Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE deceased, and MELVIN E. BETTES, 571-2361. L. Brad Allen, O.B.A. #016410 WE PAY CASH for non- work- HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have deceased, AND A.J. WINKLER, and been sued in the above named Court, J.D. MANLEY, if Post Office Box 605 100B Oak Street ing, clean & complete washers, Case No. CV-21-42 by Robert their heirs, unknown heirs, executors, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 STILWELL NURSING dryers, refrigerators & stoves, Mozingo, et al., and you must answer trustees, personal representatives, ATTENTION RN’S/LPN’S Telephone: (918) 775-6019 HOME 918-571-2361. the Petition of Plaintiffs filed herein immediate and remote, GREETINGS: on or before the 4th day of May, 2021, living, and, if deceased, administrators, Stilwell Nursing Home is seeking appli- SALES or said Petition will be taken as true devisees, successors and assigns, NOW HIRING cants to be part of our team. We are a and judgment rendered for Plaintiffs, YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE (49,954) Published in the Sequoyah Charge Nurse private long-term care and skilled nurs- GARAGE SALE quieting the title as prayed for, in and HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have County Times March 17, 24 and 31, ing facility. We are looking for respon- to the following described real estate: been sued in the above named Court, 2021 sible, professional nurses to experi- Big Yard Sale: 708 S. Caddo, The NE/4 SW/4 SW/4, and the S/2 Case No. CV-21-44 by Melinda NOTICE BY PUBLICATION ence the satisfaction of working with Muldrow, Fri.(2nd) & Sat.(3rd), NW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4, and the Riggs, et al., and you must answer the THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: the our family. cleaning out building, lots of misc. NE/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4, and the Petition of Plaintiffs filed herein on or unknown heirs, executors, NW/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 Less the East before the 4th day of May, 2021, or administrators, devisees, trustees, ExcellentMedical/Dental/Vision Benefits Paid time Off 264 feet of the NE/4 NE/4 SW/4 SW/4 said Petition will be taken as true and successors and assigns, immediate Apply on-line at www.companionhealth.net TRANSPORTATION of Section 8, Township 12 North, judgment rendered for Plaintiffs, quiet- and remote of Leon Scott, deceased; Apply in person at 509 W. Locust St. Range 24 East of the I.B.M. ing the title as prayed for, in and to the GREETINGS: AUTOMOBILES Competitive Pay M-F 9am-4pm and forever barring and enjoining you, following described real estate located YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE and each of you from hereafter assert- in Sequoyah County, HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have 2018 Jeep Renegade, new tires, SignOn Bonus ing any right, title or interest in said Oklahoma, to-wit: been sued in the above named Court, take up payments, 918-635-0820 www.stilwellhe althcare.com real estate, and for such other relief the Tract One: Case No. CV-21-46 by Cheryl R. Scott, or 479-214-3161. Court deems proper. A part of the SE/4 of Section 29, et al., and you must answer the Petition Defendants must file an answer with Township 13 North, Range 21 East of Plaintiffs filed herein on or before the the Sequoyah County Court Clerk and of the I.B.M., commencing at the SW 4th day of May, 2021, or said Petition MISCELLANEOUS send a copy of your answer to the at- corner of said SE/4, thence along the will be taken as true and judgment torney listed below by the date printed West line thereof North 754.00 feet rendered for Plaintiffs, quieting the title above. Failure to file an answer within for the point of beginning; thence as prayed for, in and to the following Muldrow Public School this time period will result in the Peti- continuing North along the west line described real estate: WANTED: tion being taken as true and judgment 300.00 feet, thence East 769.24 feet The E/2 SW/4 SW/4 NW/4 of Section is accepting applications for the CLEAN, COMPLETE determining the ownership interests of to the West right of way of Highway 14, Township 11 North, Range 24 & NON-WORKING said property shall be entered as set #100, thence along the right of way East of the I.B.M. following position: forth in the Petition. S17 ° 52’ 22”W 314.90 feet, thence and forever barring and enjoining you, Filed this 11th day of March, 2021. west 673.52 feet to the point of be- and each of you from hereafter assert- (Seal) ginning. ing any right, title or interest in said ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Washers Gina Cox, Court Clerk Tract Two: real estate, and for such other relief the Refrigerators By: /s/ Kathryn Victory A part of the SE/4 of Section 29, Court deems proper. Resumes may be sent to: Deputy Court Clerk Township 13 North, Range 21 East Defendants must file an answer with Dryers & Stoves Attorney for Plaintiff: of the I.B.M., beginning 1840.00 the Sequoyah County Court Clerk and Muldrow Schools, L. Brad Allen, O.B.A. #016410 feet North and 660.00 feet East of send a copy of your answer to the at- Attn: Ron Flanagan We Pay Cash! Post Office Box 605 the SW corner of said SE/4; thence torney listed below by the date printed 100B Oak Street North 600.00 feet, thence East 660.00 above. Failure to file an answer within P.O. Box 660 918-571-2361 Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 feet to the right of way of Highway this time period will result in the Peti- Muldrow, OK 74948 Telephone: (918) 775-6019 #100, thence Southwesterly along the tion being taken as true and judgment or fax to: 918-427-6088 right of way 603.00 feet, thence West determining the ownership interests of OKLAHOMA 610.00 feet to the point of beginning. said property shall be entered as set LESS (#1) A tract beginning 40 feet forth in the Petition. (49,951) Published in the Sequoyah South of the NW corner of the SE/4 Filed this 11th day of March, 2021. Muldrow Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer CLASSIFIED County Times March 17, 24 and 31, NW/4 SE/4, thence South 100.00 (Seal) 2021 feet, thence East 406 feet to High- Gina Cox, Court Clerk AD NETWORK NOTICE BY PUBLICATION way #100, thence NE 104.00 feet, By: /s/ Kathryn Victory THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: VIAN NURSING & REHAB FOR MORE INFO CALL thence West 431.00 feet to the point Deputy Court Clerk STEVE DORITY, JUDY DORITY, IS LOOKING FOR KIND, COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS TO 1-888-815-2672 of beginning. Attorney for Plaintiff: and DONNA DORITY, if living, and, JOIN OUR AMAZING 1ST CLASS TEAM LESS (#2) Part of the SE/4 NW/4 L. Brad Allen, O.B.A. #016410 if deceased, then their heirs, unknown WANT TO BUY SE/4 beginning at a point 250.39 feet heirs, executors, administrators, devi- Post Office Box 605 We are selectively seeking: West and 509.31 feet North of the SE 100B Oak Street OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! sees, trustees, personal • LARRY corner, thence Northeasterly 108.41 Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 Dietary Aide BRING$ CA$H for vintage USA representatives, successors and assigns, feet, thence West 57.88 feet, thence Telephone: (918) 775-6019 guitars, tube amps, banjos, mandolins, immediate and remote, and S16°14’49”W 108.4 feet, thence East 10:30am-6:30pm full time etc. Fender, Gibson, Martin, Gretsch, the unknown heirs, executors, admin- 57.88 feet to the point of others. Call or text 918-288-2222. istrators, devisees, trustees, successors • beginning. LPN www.stringswest.com and assigns, if any, of: THOMAS F. (49,962) Published in the Sequoyah LESS (#3) Part of the E/2 NW/4 DORITY, deceased; and MARCELLE County Times March 24, 31 and April $500 sign on bonus for full time LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION SE/4 beginning at a point 5.25 feet DORITY, deceased; GREETINGS: 7, 2021 West and 200.38 feet South of the NE YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN Day and Evening Shift LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION – April 16th corner, thence Southeasterly 537.8 HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have AND FOR SEQUOYAH COUNTY @ 10a: CAT Skid Steer & Attachments | feet, thence West 57.88 feet, thence Excellent benefits for full-time employees been sued in the above named Court, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Hay & Harvest Equip. | Hopper/Grain Trlr N16°14’49”E 76.75 feet, thence Case No. CV-21-43 by Thomas E. ROBERT RAY PARK including medical, dental, vision and life | Kubota RTV | Kubota Tractor | Bucket Northeasterly N21°26’37”E with a Dority, et al., and you must answer the Plaintiffs, insurance, 401(k) with matching and vacation pay. Trucks | Light Towers | Trlrs | Implements radius of 1517.39 feet a distance of v. | 4 Wheeler | Golf Cart | Shop & Petition of Plaintiffs filed herein on 275.26 feet, thence East 51.46 feet to or before the 4th day of May, 2021, NANNIE CHRISTIE, 3/4 BLOOD Farm Related Items | 580.233.3066. the point of beginning. wigginsauctioneers.com or said Petition will be taken as true CHEROKEE INDIAN ROLL NO. Call To Inquire: 918-773-5258 and forever barring and enjoining you, and judgment rendered for Plaintiffs, 22840 AND HIS KNOWN AND and each of you from hereafter assert- OFFICES FOR LEASE quieting the title as prayed for, in and UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ing any right, title or interest in said to the following described real estate: ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, FOR LEASE: real estate, and for such other relief the Three Offices / 40 Rooms. The NW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 of Sec- TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS, IM- Ideal for clinics, travel nurses, CPA’s. Court deems proper. tion 2, Township 12 North, Range 25 MEDIATE AND REMOTE; Large footage. Remodeled. High traf- East of the I.B.M. Defendants must file an answer with Defendants. fic location in Idabel, Oklahoma near the Sequoyah County Court Clerk and and forever barring and enjoining you, Case No. CV-2021-56 Beavers Bend. 580-286-8081. send a copy of your answer to the at- and each of you from hereafter assert- torney listed below by the date printed GUN SHOW ing any right, title or interest in said NOTICE BY PUBLICATION real estate, and for such other relief the above. Failure to file an answer within THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: this time period will result in the Peti- WORLD’S LARGEST GUN Court deems proper. Nannie Christie, 3/4 Blood Cherokee tion being taken as true and judgment SHOW – April 10 & 11 – Tulsa, OK Indian Roll No. 22840, if living, and Defendants must file an answer with determining the ownership interests of Fairgrounds. Saturday 8-6, Sunday the Sequoyah County Court Clerk and if deceased, his known and unknown BOXES 8-4. WANENMACHER’S TULSA ARMS said property shall be entered as set send a copy of your answer to the at- heirs, executors, administrators, devi- forth in the Petition. SHOW. Free appraisals. Bring your torney listed below by the date printed sees, trustees and assigns, immediate Filed this 11th day of March, 2021. guns! www.TulsaArmsShow.com and remote. above. Failure to file an answer within (Seal) this time period will result in the Peti- YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE Great for ADVERTISE STATEWIDE Gina Cox, Court Clerk ¢ tion being taken as true and judgment HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have By: /s/ Kathryn Victory determining the ownership interests of been sued in the above-named Court Moving! Put your message where it matters most Deputy Court Clerk per box IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. said property shall be entered as set and Case No. by Robert Ray Park and – We Attorney for Plaintiff: 50 can place your ad in 148 newspapers. forth in the Petition. you must answer the Petition of the L. Brad Allen, O.B.A. #016410 For more information or to place Filed this 11th day of March, 2021. Plaintiff filed herein on or before May an ad, contact Landon Cobb at (Seal) Post Office Box 605 4, 2021 or a decree quieting title to the 100B Oak Street (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at Gina Cox, Court Clerk following described real property will 111 N. Oak • Sallisaw, OK Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 1-888-815-2672. By: /s/ Kathryn Victory be entered: Telephone: (918) 775-6019 Deputy Court Clerk The NW/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 of Sec- tion 24, Township 11 North, Range 23 East, also known as Lot 16 of (49,953) Published in the Sequoyah Wildhorse Estates, Phase I, of an Sequoyah County TIMES County Times March 17, 24 and 31, unrecorded plat, Sequoyah County, 2021 Oklahoma. LASSIFIEDS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION forever barring and enjoining you, and THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: the each of you from hereafter asserting C unknown heirs, executors, any right, title or interest in said real Fax:฀918-775-3023฀฀฀฀฀฀Mail:฀111฀N.฀Oak฀•฀Sallisaw,฀OK฀74955 administrators, devisees, trustees, suc- estate, and for such other relief the Phone: 918-775-4433 or 1-800-495-4433 cessors and assigns, Court deems proper. immediate and remote of Brian L. Wil- Defendants must file an answer with son, deceased; GREETINGS: the Sequoyah County Court Clerk By Mail… Sequoyah County TIMES ฀•฀111฀N.฀Oak฀•฀Sallisaw,฀OK฀ YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE within the time period stated above. per insertion HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have Failure to file an answer within this $ 00 20 words or less been sued in the above named Court, time period will result in the Petition 30¢ ea. additional word Case No. CV-21-45 by Cheryl being taken as true and judgment 7 Ratigan, and you must answer the Peti- determining the ownership interests tion of Plaintiff filed herein of said property shall be entered as set on or before the 4th day of May, 2021, forth in the Petition. GENERAL STORE: FREE! or said petition will be taken as true Issued this 22nd day of March, 2021. and judgment rendered for Plaintiff, Sequoyah County Court Clerk 15 words or less for 2 days quieting the title as prayed for, in and By: /s/ Brenda Smith One item $200 or less to the following described Deputy Court Clerk (Signature required) real estate: Attorney for Plaintiffs: A part of the NW/4 NW/4 SW/4 Daniel W. Walker, OBA 21055 of Section 14, Township 11 North, WALKER LAW OFFICE, PLLC Range 26 East of the I.B.M., de- 201 S. Wheeler Ave. Name______# of Days ______DEADLINES: scribed as beginning at a point 495 Sallisaw, OK 74955 Category ______feet South of the NW corner of said Telephone: 918/775-1805 Phone______Amt. of payment ______Wednesday’s Issue - Monday at 3 p.m. NW/4 NW/4 SW/4, thence East 528 feet, thence South 165 feet, thence Address______cvv #______Friday’s Issue - Thursday at 11:00 a.m. West 528 feet, thence North 165 feet City______State______Zip______exp. date ______to the point of beginning. LPXLP

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(49,969) Published in the Sequoyah situated in Sequoyah County, Okla- being sought: The applicant seeks to (49,978) Published in the Sequoyah It was approved to transfer $250 from LLC, 558.60, 187, LAFERRYS PRO- County Times March 31, 2021 homa and heretofore acquired by said modify an existing permit. County Times March 31, April 7 and Excise Board M&O to Excise Board PANE CO INC, 237.15, ; IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN county at the resale authorized by 68 Facility location: Sooner Medical 14, 2021 Travel with a motion by Mr. Watts, sec- Sheriff-ST 534, TORI SIGNS LLC, AND FOR SEQUOYAH COUNTY O.S. § 3125. Following the description Waste Management, LLC is Commer- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ond by Mr. Burlison. Vote: Mr. Watts, 375.00, 535, BLOUNT INVEST- STATE OF OKLAHOMA of each property separately offered for cial Medical Waste Processing Facility SEQUOYAH COUNTY aye, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Rogers, aye. MENTS LLC, DBA- ABC CLEAN- IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLI- sale is the name of the bidder and the at 1753 S. Caddo St., Muldrow, OK STATE OF OKLAHOMA The 2022 CIRB Plan, Eastern Okla- ERS, 112.20, 536, GUS PERRYS CATION OF DUSTIN WARREN amount bid as follows: 74948. See legal description below.* In The Matter of the Adoption of: homa Circuit Engineering District #2 OFFICE SUPPLY, INC., 197.10, 537, THOMASON TO CHANGE HER Lot 4, Block 2 Lake Rhonda Addition Activities to be regulated if the ap- K.L.C and K.L.F. was approved with a motion by Mr. GUS PERRYS OFFICE SUPPLY, NAME II to Green Valley Estates, Sequoyah plication is approved: Sooner Medi- Minor Children Watts, second by Mr. Burlison. Vote: INC., 369.54, 538, WALMART, Case No. CV 2021-62 County, Oklahoma cal Waste Management is requesting Case No. FA-2021-2 Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Rog- 162.62, 539, CINTAS FIRST AID Bidder: Joshua Tree Associates, LLC a variance to OAC 252:515-23-31(b) NOTICE OF HEARING TO TER- ers, aye. & SAFETY #418, 178.00, 540, OK NOTICE OF FILING PETITION Amount Bid: $500.00 to allow acceptance of non-hazardous MINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS Monthly Reports was accepted from DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ATTN: FOR CHANGE OF NAME The said properties will be separately industrial wastes generated by nursing AND TO ALLOW ADOPTION the Court Clerk. FINANCE, 350.00, 541, RIVER VAL- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: sold to the highest competitive bidder, homes, clinics, hospitals, research WITHOUT CONSENT OF AL- Blanket Purchase orders were presented LEY SUPPLY, 80.00, ; Take notice that Dustin Warren Thoma- for cash in hand, or to the facilities, laboratories, pharmacies/ LEGED FATHER AND TO DETER- and approved with a motion by Mr. son has filed in the above court a Peti- original bidder at the amount bid if pharmaceutical manufacturers and MINE THAT ALLEGED FATHER Watts, second by Mr. Burlison. Vote: NEVER HAD PARENTAL RIGHTS Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. Burlison, Mr. Rog- tion to have her name changed to from there be no higher bid offered, subject cultivators. Waste will include lab (49,980) Published in the Sequoyah Dustin Warren Thomason to Clarissa THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO: ers, aye. to the approval of the Board of County related waste, including lab packs; County Times March 31 and April 7, Sue Ellen Thomason and that the same Commissioners. The apportioned cost non-hazardous pesticides; medical re- Bryan S. Fry Review and approval of claims and 2021 will be heard at the Sequoyah County recess until next scheduled meeting. of advertisement and other expense cord; outdated and off-specification, or On the 5th day of January 2021, an IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Courthouse, Sallisaw, Oklahoma on the incident to the said sale shall be paid by 2020-2021 mislabeled over the counter medicines Application was filed in this Court by SEQUOYAH COUNTY the purchaser, in addition to the amount which are not hazardous in accordance Drug Court 153, REDWOOD 3rd day of May, 2021 at 1:30 o’clock the adoptive parent seeking an order STATE OF OKLAHOMA bid upon said properties. with 40 CFR 261, Subpart C or D; TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY, p.m.; and that any person may file a of this Court to permit the adoption of IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE written protest in the case, prior to the K.L.C. a male child, born December 7, LAB SVCS ACCTS RECEIVABLE, Witness my hand this 25th day of pharmaceutical waste not identified OF DANNY LEE EATMON AKA March, 2021 1900.00, 154, OMEGA LABORATO- date set for the hearing. in above, medical records or other 2012, and K.L.F. a female child born DANNY L. EATMON AKA KYLE S. WATERS - Non-hazardous Industrial Waste that re- RIES INC., 179.00, ; Angela Gist, Sequoyah County Trea August 12, 2014, and to terminate your DANNY EATMON, DECEASED JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT surer General 1133, WIGHT OFFICE quires the destruction of any personally rights as natural father of said minors. Case No. PB-2020-19 WILLIAM K. ORENDORFF OBA MACHINES, INC, 52.47, 1134, identifiable information. Any storage, A hearing on said Application is set for NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL #11950 OSU COOPERATIVE EXTEN- treatment, and/or disposal of all other the 20th day of May, 2021, at the hour ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR wastes not authorized in this Permit SION, ATTN: ACCT REC, 1666.66, Attorney for Petitioner (49,974) Published in the Sequoyah of 1:30 o’clock p.m. In the District ORDER ALLOWING FINAL AC- P.O. Box 129 Courtroom in the District Courthouse Payroll1135, DIAMONDNET, 225.23, County Times March 31, April 7 and is prohibited. Any receipt, storage or COUNT, DETERMINATION OF Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 - 1136, WIGHT OFFICE MACHINES, 14, 2021 disposal of any weight or volume of of Sequoyah County, Sallisaw, Okla HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ES- (918) 775-4436 hazardous waste is strictly prohibited. INC, 42.06, 1137, COX EXTERMI- IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN homa, before the Honorable Judge TATE, AND DISCHARGE OF PER- Kyle E. Waters. NATORS, 110.00, 1138, SEQUOYAH AND FOR SEQUOYAH COUNTY Additional waste stream from Non- SONAL REPRESENTATIVE hazardous Industrial Waste will not Petitioner has alleged in the Applica- ENTERPRISES INC, 1196.00, 1139, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that Keli Lynn affect the microbial inactivation of tion that said children are eligible for CRAIG COUNTY DETENTION (49,970) Published in the Sequoyah PHYLLIS PEDERSEN (f.k.a., Eatmon, Personal Representative of regulated medical waste being process adoption in that Bryan S. Fry, bio- CENTER, 2000.00, 1140, AOG- County Times March 31, 2021 PHYLLIS CULLIPHER), EDDIE ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA GAS the Estate of Danny Lee Eatmon aka Bid Notice JOE CULLIPHER AND KAREN at Sooner Medical Waste facility. logical father has not exercised parental Danny L. Eatmon aka Danny Eatmon, Statutes and Rules: The DEQ will rights or duties over said children, CORP, 1350.29, 1141, JM SUPPLY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to CULLIPHER deceased, having filed in this Court her review the application for compliance including failure to contribute to the INC., 113.41, 1142, PRECISION a provision of Section 1505.2 B Title 19 Plaintiffs, final account of the administration of said with the Environmental Quality Code, support of Mother of said children to ADMINISTRATION, 227.26, 1143, OS. Sequoyah County will accept bids v. WALMART, 222.20, 1144, GUS PER- estate and Petition for Order Allowing ALBERT CULLIPHER, DE- including the Solid Waste Management the extent of his financial ability. for the following items, to-wit: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RYS OFFICE SUPPLY, INC., 1579.26, Final Account, Determination of Heirs, Purchase 2005 OR NEWER CON- CEASED, AND HIS KNOWN AND Act, Title 27A of Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-10-101, et seq., and the rules THE COURT WILL HEAR EVI- 1145, WIGHT OFFICE MACHINES, Distribution of Estate, and Discharge of VENTIONAL DAY CAB TRUCK. UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, DENCE IN SUPPORT OF AND IN INC, 517.34, ; Personal Representative, the hearing of Complete bid specs are available in ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, of the DEQ, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 252, Chapters 4 and 515. OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING Health 163, SALLISAW LUMBER the same has been set by the Court for AND ASSIGNS, IMMEDIATE AND the Sequoyah County Clerk’s office. Permitting procedures explained: On OF THE APPLICATION AT THE COMPANY, INC, 36.34, 164, JE SYS- the 15th day of April 2021, at 9 o’clock Sealed bids will be accepted in the REMOTE; a.m., at the Sequoyah County Courthouse TIME AND PLACE ABOVE SHOWN TEMS INC, 90.00, 165, KENNEDY, Defendants. request, a representative of DEQ will in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and all persons office of the Sequoyah County Clerk WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE PAT, DBA- PROFESSIONAL PEST CASE NO. CV-2021-63 chair a meeting to explain the steps of until 4:00 p.m. April 16, 2021 bids RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AND AN CONTROL, 115.00, 166, STANDLEY interested in said estate are notified then NOTICE BY PUBLICATION DEQ’s permitting process to interested will be opened by Board of County OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT SYSTEMS, 388.41, 167, VERIZON and there to appear and show cause, if any THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA persons. If a meeting is requested, there Commissioners at 10:00 a.m., April SAID TIME AND PLACE INCLUD- WIRELESS, 312.90, 168, NICHOL- they have, why the said account should TO: Albert Cullipher, deceased, will be discussion explaining when 19, 2021 meeting in the Commissioners oral and written public comments can ING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO SON, RICK, DBA-A -OK PRINTING not be settled and allowed, the heirs of and his known and unknown heirs, said Danny Lee Eatmon aka Danny L. Meeting room. The right being reserved be made on the proposal. Administra- THE ADOPTION OF SAID CHIL- MILL, 105.00, ; to reject any and all bids. Bids must be executors, administrators, devisees Eatmon aka Danny Eatmon, deceased, - Highway 1477, US LIME-ST CLAIR, - and assigns, immediate and remote. tive hearing opportunities will also be DREN: YOUR FAILURE TO AP determined, said estate distributed, and in a separate sealed envelope with clos discussed. To request a process meet- PEAR AT SAID HEARING SHALL 636.96, 1478, CUSTOM EQUIP- YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE ing date written on the outside. Late CONSTITUTE A DENIAL OF YOUR MENT CO, 245.84, 1479, BATTERY the Personal Representative discharged. bids will not be accepted. Bidders are ing, send a written request to the DEQ HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have INTEREST IN THE CHILDREN, OUTFITTERS INC, 199.10, 1480, Dated: March 29, 2021. representative named below within KYLE WATERS urged to deliver their bids in advance been sued in the above-named Court WHICH DENIAL MAY RESULT, WARREN CAT, 6012.08, 1481, RU- to the Sequoyah County Clerk, Julie 30 days after the date this notice is JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT by Phyllis Pedersen (f.k.a, Phyllis published. Please note this is not a WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE RAL WATER DIST #7, 27.92, 1482, Haywood, 120 E. Chickasaw Ste 105, Cullipher), Eddie Joe Cullipher and OF THE PROCEEDING OR ANY COX COMMUNICATIONS, 150.07, David A. Gean III, OBA #13035 Sallisaw OK. 74955. Sequoyah County Karen Cullipher, and you must answer meeting for protests. Its purpose is to - 1483, AOG-ARKANSAS OKLA- Attorney for Personal Representative advise interested persons on participa SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS, 212 East Chickasaw does not discriminate handicap, politi- the Petition of Plaintiffs filed herein HOMA GAS CORP, 73.45, 1484, tion opportunities during the permitting IN SAID CHILDREN’S ADOPTION Sallisaw, OK 74955 cal beliefs and/or affiliations. on or before May 11, 2021 or a decree WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT. NO- PRECISION ADMINISTRATION, Julie Haywood process. For more information about 918-775-7766 quieting title to the following described TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 562.74, 1485, WELCH STATE BANK, Sequoyah County Clerk this process meeting, please contact real property will be entered: COURT WILL HEAR EVIDENCE IN 2881.44, 1486, SUES RECYCLING LOT 1 BLOCK 28 TOWN OF the DEQ representative named below. Locations where application may be SUPPORT OF AND IN OPPOSITION & SANITATION LLC, 84.00, 1487, VIAN, SEQUOYAH COUNTY, reviewed: TO THE GRANTING OF THE AP- WARREN CAT, 3801.22, 1488, SUM- (49,981) Published in the Sequoyah OKLAHOMA (49,971) Published in the Sequoyah 1. Locally at Muldrow Public Library, PLICATION TO TERMINATE YOUR MERLIN TRUCKING LLC, 2000.00, County Times March 31 and April 7, forever barring and enjoining you, and County Times March 31, 2021 711 West Shawntel Blvd., Muldrow, PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO 1489, GREENICH, GREGORY, DBA- 2021 Bid Notice each of you from hereafter asserting Oklahoma. NOT APPEAR AT THIS HEARING, HYDRAULIC & AIR, 626.65, 1490, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF any right, title or interest in said real Notice is hereby given that pursuant to 2. DEQ’s website at https://www. THE COURT WILL, ON THE DATE B & J OIL CO., INC., 3346.00, 1491, SEQUOYAH COUNTY estate, and for such other relief the AND TIME OF THE HEARING, CARCO INTERNATIONAL INC, STATE OF OKLAHOMA a provision of Section 1505.2 B Title 19 Court deems proper. deq.ok.gov/land-protection-division/ OS. Sequoyah County will accept bids permit-public-participation-process/. ENTER AN ORDER TERMINATING 38.42, 1492, RGA CO INC, 110.97, IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Defendants must file an answer with For more information, contact: YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS WITH- 1493, CUSTOM EQUIPMENT CO, TATE OF ROBERT A. PITTMAN, for the following items, to-wit: the Sequoyah County Court Clerk 2017 OR NEWER DOUBLE DRUM 1. For applicant: Elaine King, Phone: OUT FURTHER NOTICE. YOUR 439.12, 1494, ARMSTRONG BANK, DECEASED ASPHLAT ROLLER. Complete bid within the time period stated above. 918-336-7000. PARENTAL RIGHTS TO SAID 4863.26, 1495, RIVER VALLEY Case No. PB-2020-64 specs are available in the Sequoyah Failure to file an answer within this CHILDREN SHALL THEREBY BE SUPPLY, 385.00, 1496, TRACTOR NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL time period will result in the Petition 2. For DEQ Permitting representative: County Clerk’s office. Hillary Young, P.E., TERMINATED IN ACCORDANCE SUPPLY CO, 69.96, 1497, OREILLY ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR being taken as true and judgment Sealed bids will be accepted in the Chief Engineer WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE AUTO PARTS, 1178.96, 1498, SALLI- ORDER ALLOWING FINAL AC- determining the ownership interests office of the Sequoyah County Clerk DEQ, Land Protection Division, OF OKLAHOMA. SAW HARDWARE INC, 48.85, 1499, COUNT, DETERMINATION OF of said property shall be entered as set until 4:00 p.m. April 16, 2021 bids P. O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City, OK Signed and dated this 29th day of TRUCKPRO INC., 230.20, 1500, B HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ES- forth in the Petition. will be opened by Board of County 73101-1677; March, 2021. & J OIL CO., INC., 8820.00, 1501, TATE, AND DISCHARGE OF PER- Issued this 29th day of March, 2021. SALLISAW LUMBER COMPANY, SONAL REPRESENTATIVE Commissioners at 10:00 a.m., April Court Clerk Phone: (405)702-5100 /s/ Kyle Waters 19, 2021 meeting in the Commissioners *Legal description of site: Lot 1 of Judge of the District Court INC, 1139.55, 1502, UNIFIRST, 98.00, Notice is hereby given that Richard By: /s/ Brenda Smith Kent S. Ghahremani, OBA #12107 1503, ARVEST BANK, 4807.72, 1504, Meeting room. The right being reserved Deputy Court Clerk Section 31, Township 11 North, Range Pittman, Personal Representative of the to reject any and all bids. Bids must be 26 east, Indian Base and Meridian, P.O. Box 170 ARMSTRONG BANK, 3004.02, ; Estate of Robert A. Pittman, deceased, - Attorney for Plaintiffs: Daniel W. Sequoyah County, Oklahoma (the Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 Hwy-ST 129, US LIME-ST CLAIR, - in a separate sealed envelope with clos Walker, OBA 21055 having filed in this Court his final ac (918) 775-5900 275.82, 130, CULLUM EQUIPMENT ing date written on the outside. Late WALKER LAW OFFICE, PLLC basis of bearing: N00°13’09”W along count of the administration of said bids will not be accepted. Bidders are the West line of the NW/4 of said Sec- Attorney for Petitioner, Cody J. Hollis SERV.INC., 19879.96, 131, APAC- estate and Petition for Order Allowing 201 S. Wheeler Ave. tion 31) more particularly described as CENTRAL, INC., 1395.60, ; urged to deliver their bids in advance Sallisaw, OK 74955 Final Account, Determination of Heirs, to the Sequoyah County Clerk, Julie commencing at the NW Corner of said Jail-ST 612, TIGER CORREC- Distribution of Estate, and Discharge of Haywood, 120 E. Chickasaw Ste 105, Telephone: 918/775-1805 TIONAL SVS, 3182.20, 613, CDW Section 31; thence along the west line (49,979) Published in the Sequoyah Personal Representative, the hearing of Sallisaw OK. 74955. Sequoyah County GOVERNMENT LLC, 2629.20, thereof S00°13’09”E733.71 feet to an County Times March 31, 2021 the same has been set by the Court for does not discriminate handicap, politi- - 614, HOOVER DRUG, 307.18, 615, existing magnail at the point of begin BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- the 15th day of April 2021, at 9 o’clock (49,975) Published in the Sequoyah MORGAN SUPPLY, 177.60, 616, a.m., at the Sequoyah County Courthouse cal beliefs and/or affiliations. ning; thence S89°54’59”E 167.00 feet SIONERS Julie Haywood County Times March 31 and April ROCKY TOP PLUMBING, 516.00, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and all persons to a set #3 rebar; thence S00°13’09”E REGULAR MEETING Sequoyah County Clerk 7, 2021 617, TIGER COMMISSARY 156.25 feet to a set #3 rebar; thence MINUTES interested in said estate are notified then THE DISTRICT COURT OF SE- - SERVICES INC, 837.11, 618, PUBLIC N89°54’59”W 167.00 feet to an exist March 15, 2021 and there to appear and show cause, if QUOYAH COUNTY SAFETY CENTER, 1639.60, 619, JE ing magnail on the West line of Lot 1. The Board of County Commission- any they have, why the said account STATE OF OKLAHOMA SYSTEMS INC, 187.25, 620, VERI- should not be settled and allowed, the (49,972) Published in the Sequoyah ers met in regular session March 15, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ZON WIRELESS, 2583.30, 621, CIN- heirs of said Robert A. Pittman, deceased, County Times March 31 and April 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Chairman OF PAUL GABUCCI, deceased TAS FIRST AID & SAFETY #418, determined, said estate distributed, and 7, 2021 (49,977) Published in the Sequoyah Jim Rogers; Vice-Chairman, Ray CASE NO. PB-2l-9 196.24, 622, WALMART, 183.00, 623, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF County Times March 31 and April Watts; Member, Beau Burlison, the Personal Representative discharged. NOTICE OF CREDITORS JCSS ENTERPRISES 7, 2021 and County Clerk, Julie Haywood. Dated: March 29, 2021. SEQUOYAH COUNTY INC, DBA- SHORT STOP, 645.75, ; KYLE WATERS STATE OF OKLAHOMA All creditors having claims against IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Meeting called to order followed by Paul Gabucci, deceased, are required Resale 118, SEQUOYAH CO. TIMES, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE SEQUOYAH COUNTY roll call. to present the same with a description 101.72, 119, THOMSON REUTERS OF JERRY EUGENE SMITH AKA STATE OF OKLAHOMA Minutes from March 8, 2021 regular David A. Gean III, OBA #13035 - - WEST, 187.00, 120, TM CONSULT- of all security interests and other col IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE meeting were approved with a mo- Attorney for Personal Representative JERRY SMITH ING INC, 360.00, 121, WIGHT OF- 212 East Chickasaw AKA JERRY E. SMITH, DE- lateral (if any) held by each creditor OF: DOROTHY L. FRAZIER, and, tion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. with respect to such a claim to the FICE MACHINES, INC, 178.19, ; Sallisaw, OK 74955 WILBURN FRAZIER, Deceased. Burlison. Vote: Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. CEASED. Rural Fire-ST 186, ALLIED 100 918-775-7766 Case No. PB-2021-13 undersigned Personal Representative Case No. PB-2020-29 Burlison, Mr. Rogers, aye. NOTICE TO CREDITORS at the Business Office of her attorney, NOTICE OF HEARING FIRST It was approved to open bid 2021-13 Elizabeth Roberts, Gean, Gean & All creditors having claims against AND FINAL ACCOUNT, PETI- for the purchase of a 1 ton truck Gean, Attorney’s at Law, 511 Garrison Love Thy Jerry Eugene Smith aka Jerry Smith aka TION FOR DECREE OF DIS- for Vian Fire Department with a Jerry E. Smith, deceased, are required Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901, TRIBUTION, APPROVAL OF motion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. to present the same with a description on or before the following presentment ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS AND Burlison. Vote: Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. Neighborhood. date: June 24, 2021, or the same will be of all security interests and other col- EXPENSES, AND DISCHARGE OF Burlison, Mr. Rogers, aye. Bids were forever barred. lateral (if any) held by each creditor, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE received from Boeckman Ford for HElp prevent with respect to such claim, to the named DATED this 16th day of March, 2021. - a 2021 Ford F350 Cab and Chassis DANELLE NIPPER, PETITIONER Notice is hereby given that Bonnie Wil 4x4, $44,654; and from Blue Rib- Personal Representative in care of the GEAN, GEAN & GEAN liams, the duly appointed and qualified wildfires. Law Office of David A. Gean, III, 212 Personal Representative of the Estate bon Dodge for a 2021 Dodge 3500 Attorney’s at Law East Chickasaw, Sallisaw, Oklahoma of Dorothy L. Frazier and Wilburn Tradesman Regular Cab 4x4, $38,406 - 511 Garrison Avenue and a 2021 Dodge 3500 Regular Cab 74955 on or before the following pre Fort Smith, AR 72901 Frazier, Deceased, has filed her Final - & Chassis 4x4, $36,998. sentment date: May 17, 2021, or the Phone (479) 783-1124 Account, Petition for Decree of Dis The final bid was accepted and the same will be forever barred. Fax (479) 783-2440 tribution, Approval of Attorney’s Fees, Verla Jane Bloomfield, Personal Repre- Costs and Expenses, and Discharge of County Deed issued to J.L. Dream Email: [email protected] sentative for the Estate of Jerry Eugene Personal Representative. A hearing has Properties was approved for Lots 69 Smith aka Jerry Smith aka Jerry E By /s/ Elizabeth Roberts & 70 in Block 1, Mountain Ridge Elizabeth Roberts been fixed by the Judge of the Court for Smith, deceased Addition to Green Valley Estates, OK Bar No. 33413 the 6th day of May, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., David Gean, III, OBA #13035 in the District Courtroom, Sequoyah Sequoyah County with a motion by Attorney for Personal Representative County Courthouse, Sallisaw, Okla- Mr. Watts, second by Mr. Burlison. 212 East Chickasaw homa, and all persons interested in Vote: Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. Burlison, Sallisaw, OK 74955 (49,976) Published in the Sequoyah the Estate are notified to appear and Mr. Rogers, aye. 918-775-7766 County Times March 31, 2021 show cause, if any they have, why The opening bid for Lot 4 in Block 2, OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF the Account should not be settled and Lake Rhonda Addition #2 to Green ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY allowed, the Estate distributed, the Valley Estates was accepted with a NOTICE - APPLICATION FILED Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Expenses motion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. (49,973) Published in the Sequoyah A solid waste Tier approved, and the Personal Represen- Burlison. Vote: Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. County Times March 31 and April 7 Application filed. tative discharged. Burlison, Mr. Rogers, aye. and 14, 2021 III application has been filed with the DATED this 23rd day of March, 2021. It was approved for the Sheriff’s NOTICE TO SELL COUNTY Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Interested persons now have /s/ Kyle E. Waters Department to surplus a Southbend PROPERTY ACQUIRED AT RE- Honorable Kyle E. Waters, open top stove with a motion by Mr. SALE the opportunity to meet with the DEQ and learn how and where they may Judge of the District Court Burlison, second by Mr. Watts. Vote: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to participate in the permitting process. Kent S. Ghahremani, OBA #12107 Mr. Burlison, aye, Mr. Watts, Mr. the receipt of bid, that I, Angela Gist, Applicant: The applicant is Elaine PO Box 1524 Rogers, aye. County Treasurer of Sequoyah County, King, 471587 E. 1135 Rd., Muldrow, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955 The Service Agreement by and Oklahoma, will on the 19TH day of OK 74948 on behalf Sooner Medical Tel: 918-775-5900 between Cintas and Sequoyah County April, 2021, beginning at 9 A.M. at Waste Management located at 1753 S. Fax: 918-775-5902 District #2 was approved with a mo- my office in Sallisaw, Oklahoma sell Caddo St., Muldrow, OK 74948. Email: [email protected] tion by Mr. Watts, second by Mr. separately the hereinafter described Type of final permit or permit action Attorney for Personal Representative Burlison. Vote: Mr. Watts, aye, Mr. tracts, parcels, or lots of land, all Burlison, Mr. Rogers, aye. LPXLP