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Hospital supporters stump for sales tax
Proposal to be on Aug. 26 primary ballot
By Amanda Corbin
PDN Intern
The future of the Eastern
Oklahoma Medical Center in
Poteau lies in the hands of LeFlore
county voters.
On Aug. 26, voters will cast
their ballot in favor of or against
a half-cent sales tax increase to
aid in needed repairs to continue
and improve EOMC operations.
As of right now, the surgical
and obstetrical wards at EOMC
are shut down. This means that
no babies can be born nor
surgeries take place at the hospital;
patients must travel elsewhere for
such services. However, services
such as lab work, inpatient care
and emergency care remain
available, but even that may not
last.
“The
architectural
and
engineering design drawings are
98 percent complete. EOMC has
hired the construction manager at
risk firm — Nabholz — who will
provide EOMC a guaranteed
maximum price. The architectural
New, Veteran Officers Recognized
“W
e need (the hospital). It would better the county
so women can safely have their children and the
elderly to go for their surgeries without having to drive to
another state.”
— Terrell Flurry
Poteau resident
firm will have to submit the Architectural firm will have to
finalized design to the State submit the finalized design to the
Department of Health for final
(See HOSPITAL, page 2)
review and approval. Also, the
Family, officials
seek help finding
missing man, 20
By Kim Ross
PDN Editor
At left, Tara Winter is congratulated by Poteau Chief
of Police Stephen Fruen Monday night after being
approved by the City Council as the newest police
officer on the force. At right, Gary Don Ford receives
Family, friends and
police are asking for help in
locating a missing Howe
man.
According to the LeFlore
County
Sheriff ’s
Department Ronnie Bevis,
20, has not been seen or
heard from since Sunday.
Bevis’ girlfriend, Nicole
Blair, told deputies Bevis
went to a barbecue in
Heavener with a friend
named Robert Saturday.
Bevis reportedly texted
Blair and told her he would
be home Sunday. Deputy
Ronnie Bevis
Randy Liles said Bevis
never arrived.
hadn’t worked since July
his 15-year service pin Monday night for his years of
Bevis’ mother, Teresa 3.
dedication to the police department.
Palmertree told police she
Liles said Bevis’ cell
called OK Foods, Bevis’
(See MISSING, page 2)
Photos submitted employer, and they said he
City may give up on fixing bridge Heavener pair
jailed after raid
Move to de-annex on agenda
By Kim Ross
PDN Editor
Repairs to a closed bridge that
cuts off part of the Williams Community from the quickest access to
emergency services have stalled
again.
The Poteau City Council discussed the bridge, located east of
Shady Point, Monday night during
its regular meeting. The issue
remains the estimated $225,000
bill connected to repairing the
bridge to Department of Transportation standards.
According to the council, the
By Kim Ross
PDN Editor
city doesn’t have the money to fix
the bridge. Mayor Jeff Shockley
said in a March meeting that the
original estimated cost of $40,000
to repair the bridge increased after
the state inspectors sent a letter
with requirements to be met before
the bridge could reopen.
With a price more than Poteau
can afford, the council agreed
Monday night to have City Attorney Marc Bovos proceed with deannexation of the property.
Shockley said Tuesday in a
phone interview that the process
(See BRIDGE, page 2)
An area couple were busted for allegedly having guns and drugs inside their
home with minor children.
Ladonna Denise Taylor, 37, of Heavener was charged by the LeFlore County
District Attorney’s Office on Monday with
possession of methamphetamine with
intent to distribute in the presence of
minors, possession of a firearm while in
commission of a felony, possession of
marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Thirtyseven-year-old Cody Benson has not been
charged but was arrested in connection
with the raid.
The aging span has been closed for two years.
PDN file photo by Kim Ross
(See RAID, page 2)
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HOSPITAL
state fire marshal for final review and
approval. EOMC is developing the
Infection Control Plan for the construction
process,” said EOMC CEO Mike Carter.
“The final estimated cost to complete the
project is $1.3 million. The hospital does
not have funds available to begin the
project. No bank will loan funds. The sales
tax will be the only viable option to
complete the project.”
The original projected costs associated
with the approximately 10,000-squarefoot remodel job topped $600,000. In
April, when hospital officials were
informed of the new price tag attached to
the renovations, they sought the approval
of the LeFlore County Commissioners to
give the voters the say. Carter told the
commissioners during a public meeting
that to meet state standards, other renovations would be necessary, again raising the
cost to near $2 million.
A major fear for the hospital is that
without the sales tax revenue EOMC may
be forced to close its doors forever, leaving Poteau and other local towns without
hospital care.
In questioning, EOMC employees, visi-
tors and Poteau residents alike so far have
supported the sales tax overwhelmingly.
“We need it,” said Terrell Flurry, a
Poteau resident. “It would better the county so women can safely have their children
and the elderly have a place to go to for
their surgeries without the need to drive to
another state.”
A majority of patients would travel to
Arkansas for immediate or surgical care, a
financially costly burden.
“There’s no way around it [sales tax],”
said Tom Vineyard, an EOMC maintenance worker. “Would we rather the revenue go to Fort Smith [Ark.] than stay in
LeFlore county?”
EOMC is a major employer in LeFlore
County and Poteau. It employs more than
250 workers. Without the hospital, these
workers would lose their jobs, a financial
strain on both the Poteau community and
the county as a whole, supporters say.
William Trnavsky, a Poteau resident,
gave his opinion: “You’ve got to have tax.
Nothing’s free. We’ve got taxes on beer
and cigarettes, and no one’s complaining
there.”
The tax could bring in more than $1.5
million annually. The revenue raised would
aid in several needed repairs in a variety of
areas at the facility: mechanical, plumbing, electrical and structural.
During a state inspection that caused
the shutdown of surgery and OB, EOMC
was found to have structural defaults. The
money raised would go towards the aiding
of fixing such problems so that the facility
may return to previous working order.
Renovations include “new flooring, doors,
carts, counters and cabinets to replace
existing laminate units, replace scrub
sinks, possibly adding a mechanical unit to
meet the air change requirements, mechanical work as needed to add smoke evacuation to existing operating rooms, new
power outlets in operating room if needed,
re-certification of existing medical gas
system and adding a new nurse call system
to serve the surgery area,” according to
Carter.
Donna Cooper, an EOMC housekeeper,
supports the sales tax.
“They need this hospital to stabilize
patients and sick children,” She said.
“And it’s close to the nursing home, too.”
The Oaks Healthcare Center happens to
CASC program
hosts college tours
BRIDGE
could be simple and if so the de-annexation of the bridge
could appear on the next meeting agenda. However,
Shockley said it could take longer as he expects there will
be requirements of public notice and public hearings
before the council can vote.
County Commissioner Lance Smith is concerned
about the potential acquirement of the bridge.
“It puts me in a hard position to get it [the bridge] back
under the county umbrella. It can’t be fixed immediately,”
said Smith. “There has to be an environmental assessment
and plans created for a replacement bridge. I have three
bridges being built this summer and another that was just
let for bid. That’s four big jobs coming up. It will be a
while.”
Smith said the bridge would have to go on the county’s
eight-year program.
Smith said the county had the bridge checked by engineers before the city annexed the property about a decade
ago. If the bridge had remained county property, Smith
said he could have put it on the eight-year plan earlier and
had it fixed.
Attempts to speak with Bovos Tuesday in regard to the
de-annexation were unsuccessful as he was out of town.
Residents in Williams who live east of the bridge are
forced to drive several extra miles toward Cameron and
then back to Poteau to get to Shady Point or towns north.
Some property owners have cattle on the west side of the
bridge, which results in driving feed and hay almost 17
miles rather than two or three.
The bridge has been closed for two years and it is possible it will remain that way for eight more.
Correction
The photo caption of the Page 2 “Rocket Man”
photo in the Tuesday edition of the Poteau Daily
News incorrectly identified Pat Searles. PDN regrets
the error.
be located across the street from EOMC,
in short walking or driving distance of the
facility.
But not everyone is in support of the
hospital.
“If the hospital had been properly managed, they wouldn’t be requiring a sale’s
tax,” said a past EOMC employee who
retains her anonymity. “The changes that
need to be done cannot be fixed with cash;
if money could fix the problem, I’d be for
it.”
Despite this, a majority of Poteau residents have voiced their opinion in favor of
the sales tax bid. Hospital supporters have
spread their endorsement through newspapers and flyers and word of mouth — doctors to patients, patients to family and
friends, coworker to coworker and so
forth.
Donna Roberts, a current EOMC
patient, offered her opinion and approval
of the sales tax bid with high praise of the
hospital.
“This is the best hospital I’ve ever been
in — and let me tell you, I’ve been in a lot
of hospitals. They’ve taken care of me the
best.”
The Carl Albert State
College Educational Talent
Search program sponsored
its annual summer leadership programs, university
tours trip and their cultural
events trip in June.
ETS is funded by the U.S.
Department of Education. The Poteau ETS program
has a budget of $306,752
and serves 668 middle and
high school students.
The middle school leadership camp was June 4 at
Photos show ETS members visiting a university Carl Albert’s Poteau camcampus and a team building exercise underway. Brock pus. The high school camp
Stacy, a student from Heavener, is shown checking out was a two-day event on the
Poteau campus with partican astronaut uniform at the Space Museum.
ipants spending one night
in campus dorms. The
agenda included a trip to
People’s Inc. Challenge
course in Sallisaw.
The University tour program was a two-day, overnight trip to experience
what educational opportunities are available at the
university level in Oklahoma. This event was for high
school ETS participants.
On June 17 a group of
middle school ETS students
visited the Tulsa Air and
Space Museum and Planetarium and Oklahoma
Aquarium.
MISSING
phone still is working but
there is no answer, only
voice mail.
Bevis is 6 foot 4 inches
and weighs 186 pounds. He
has short light brown hair,
blue eyes and 11 tattoos,
according to Liles.
He was last seen wearing
a green tank top, black bas-
ketball shorts, black Nike
shoes and a Real Tree camouflage cap. He was driving
a 1994 white Chevrolet
pickup with new wheels.
The pickup, registered to
Jason Blair should be displaying Oklahoma license
plate 006LAS.
Some of the tattoos
Bevis has include tribal art,
a dream catcher and a skull
and cowboy hat on his right
arm that reads “Don’t tread
on me.”
Bevis has been listed as
a missing person with the
National Crime Information Center.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts
of Bevis contact the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department at (918) 647-3188.
digital scales, used and
unused syringes, one containing methamphetamine,
glass pipes and marijuana.
The affidavit shows also
located was a .22-caliber
pistol, .25-caliber pistol and
.22-caliber rifle, all loaded.
According to police, the
Department of Human Services was contacted regard-
ing the two children.
Both Taylor and Benson
were arrested and jailed at
the LeFlore County Detention Center.
Taylor was released from
jail Tuesday after posting
$15,000 bail. Benson also
was released on June 30
after posting bail in the same
amount.
RAID
According to court
records, agents found Taylor, Benson and two children ages 14 and 13 inside
the home when the served a
search warrant on June 27 at
their home on old U.S.
Highway 59.
Agents reported they
found methamphetamine,
small plastic bags, three
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2:15 to 5:30 p.m.,
Walmart.
• J ULY
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Gardenhire Memorial
Rodeo, 6 p.m., fairgrounds arena.
— Heroes and Villains 5k
run/walk, registration 7
a.m., race 8 a.m., Frisco
Trail behind Poteau Area
Recreation Complex.
Info: (918) 647-9178 or
http://bit.ly/
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— Concert Under the
Stars, Earl Hearon and
The Sound of Country
and Still Kickin’, 8 p.m.,
Donald W. Reynolds
Community Center.
— LeFlore County RoundUp Club play day, Cecil
Leachman
Arena,
Heavener. Info: Frank
Mode, (918) 839-0330.
— Stuff the Bus school
supplies drive, 9 a.m. to
1 p.m., Walmart.
• J ULY
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camps, Poteau and
Heavener skateparks.
Info: Lisa Fabian, (918)
839-6306.
• JULY 21 — Oklahoma
Skate Bash, Nashoba
Skatepark, Heavener.
For info or to sponsor:
Lisa Fabian, (918) 8396306.
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brother, Daniel Brand of
Sulpher,
La.;
six
grandchildren; many more
family members, friends
and loved ones.
A memorial service will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
July 11, at Grace Manor
Memorial Chapel, Poteau,
with Ron Carver officiating. Services are
under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral
Home of Poteau.
DEATH NOTICES
Clarence “C.W.” Harris
Clarence “C.W.” Harris, 85, of Spiro died Monday,
Jjuly 7, 2014.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at
First Assembly of God in Spiro with burial in Spiro City
Cemetery. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday and family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
Obituary Policies
The Poteau Daily News
publishes death notices at no
charge. Charges apply to full
obituaries with those charges
being handled through the
funeral home. Death notices
and obituaries are published
following specific Associated
Press guidelines and those of
the Poteau Daily News. Prepayment and confirmation is
required for obituaries not
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Lucky Brand, 62, of Spiro died July 8,
2014, in Spiro. He was born Nov. 28,
1951, in Lake Charles, La., to Ruel Bufford
Brand Sr. and Vernice (Fontenot) Brand.
He was a long haul truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents
and a son, Richard Brand.
Lucky is survived by his wife, Opal of
the home; a son, Rocky and wife Lanita
Brand of Texas City, Texas; daughters,
Tasia Brand of Poteau and Carissa and
husband Brandon Hendrix of Wilburton; a
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Nicewander; and one
daughter, Carol Lee
Nicewander.
Graveside services will
be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, July 9, at
Grace Hill Cemetery in
Perry, with the Rev. Tom
Scott
officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Brown-Dugger Funeral Home of Perry.
The family would like to extend a
special thanks to Dr. Dennis Carter, Home
Health and Hospice and to all the aides
and caregivers. Memorial may be made to
the Alzheimer’s Association in care of
Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N.
Seventh, Perry, OK 73077.
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Jimmie Lou Morgan Nicewander was
born July 18, 1927, to Viola Elizabeth
Wilson Morgan and Onis Berry Morgan in
Wister. She went to be with her Lord on
July 7, 2014.
Jimmie is survived by two daughters,
Donna and husband Dr. Jim Riemer of
Pawnee and Linda and husband Monty
Stidham of Del Rio, Texas; two sons,
Dean Nicewander of Oklahoma City and
Van Nicewander of Wister; five
grandchildren Major Christopher Riemer
and wife Tara; Staff Sgt. Daniel Tooker
and wife Sarah; Rachel, Billy and Jonathan
Tooker; seven great-grandchildren; and
two brothers, W.C. and Gary Morgan.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her loving husband, Lee
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Ruel “Lucky” Bufford Brand Jr.
Poteau
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• JULY 15 — Job Connect Sudoku Puzzle #3243-D
event, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Choctaw
Nation
Community Centers,
Poteau and Spiro.
• J ULY
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Gardenhire Memorial
Rodeo, gates open 6
p.m., fairgrounds arena.
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cloudy,
chance of a
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Schools pre-enrollment,
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thunderstorm early.
Then partly
cloudy.
— Talihina kindergarten
through
sixth-grade
enrollment pre-enrollment, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
elementary school.
• JULY 13 — Auditions
for Cavanal Chorale,
4:30 p.m., First Baptist
Church. Info: Noma
Curtis, 918-649-0453.
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7/12
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— Cameron enrollment,
pre-K through sixth
grade and grades 11 and
12, 9 a.m. to noon.
— Team roping, 7 p.m.
GC3 Arena, 23980 Kerr
Mansion Road.
Sat
7/11
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Sugar Cookie Day
• T O D AY — C a m e r o n
enrollment,
pre-K
through sixth grade and
grades nine and 10, 9
a.m. to noon.
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7/10
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Opinions
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He was a skater boy
Rambling On ...
Kim Ross
Careful what you
post. It could cost
you prison time
I find social media more and more disappointing each
day. It has become a security blanket for disgruntled
people who don’t use their ability to address their issues
in person.
At any given moment you can find someone trashing
another, threatening violence, bragging about their criminal activity or posting pictures of illegal behavior without
a care in the world.
What this says in volumes — many people believe
there is no responsibility for what they post on social
media sites.
Those times are changing.
With social media being one of the most common
forms of communication, it has increasingly come under
the spotlight of criminal justice systems across the nation.
The most recent case — Anthony Elonis who was convicted in Pennsylvania after posting threats about killing
his wife on a social media site. He was convicted and
sentenced to 44 months in prison. His case now is being
reviewed by the high court.
Moral to the story — how free is your speech? The
U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide.
According to federal law, “Whoever transmits in interstate or foreign commerce any communication containing
any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the
person of another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.”
The question to be answered? Whether a posted threat
which names someone is subjective or objective, essentially was there a “true threat.” Was it likely the threat
could and would be carried out.
If the Supreme Court rules threats made on social networks can be criminally prosecuted if the threat is viable,
I foresee a rise in criminal cases. Many states already
accept social posts, pictures and other information as
evidence in criminal, civil and family court cases.
What you post, even on what you believe to be a private feed, isn’t so private. It is wise to use caution when
posting, as what you type is the same as what you say. It
may be used against you.
Did you know that skateboarding and autism go
hand-in-hand? Neither did I
until a few months ago when
I received a phone call asking me about autism resources. I had a lady call me and
ask if I knew of any local
organizations linked to
autism. After a discussion
about a couple other groups
I mentioned the work we’ve
been doing with the
Pervasive Parenting Center
and she immediately jumped
at the chance to help out.
Lisa Fabian, the chairperson
for the Nashoba Youth
Foundation, had contacted a
friend put her in contact with
me, and I’m so glad they
have involved us in the third
annual Oklahoma Slam
Skateboarding For Autism
Awareness.
Let me start by saying
that it has been an honor to
be selected for this, and that
Fabian has been working
like crazy to organize a great
event. There are skaters,
vendors, and groups from
throughout the United States
pitching in to bring a worldclass skateboarding experience to our small neck of the
woods.
This will be held July
25-27 at both Heavener and
Poteau skate parks. This
includes skate camps and
competitions, throughout the
three days. Prizes, music,
and food will be available.
Knowing very little about
skateboarding competitions
I do know that there are
some big names involved
including Vans, Walmart,
Forgiven Sk8 Team and
Anthony Mosley, one of the
top skateboarders in the
world.
The fact that they want to
help spread autism awareness to the world is reason
enough to come to the competition, but the fact that
there will be some great
competitions and family fun
will make this a huge event
for the area this summer.
The fact that the funds
raised are going to help the
families in this area with
autism and other disabilities
is just an added bonus. The
Pervasive Parenting Center
has already helped bring
conferences and trainings to
the area to help the families
and will continue to do so
thanks to these donations.
The center has worked to
help families learn about
Individualized Education
Plans as well as finding
resources and community
Pervasive Parenting
Kodey Toney
involvement. We are working to educate families, professionals, clubs, organizations and businesses to better
serve those in our area who
are coping with disabilities.
As I was researching the
subject a little I found some
related topics I thought
would be interesting to the
pervasive parents out there.
There is skateboard therapy
out there for children with
autism. I know that there are
some places in Tulsa and
Oklahoma City, but I could
not find any local. I think I
may challenge someone to
come up with that for our
area.
There is an organization
called
the
A.Skate
Foundation that helps put on
clinics throughout the U.S.
for children with autism.
They use this as therapy for
the children to help with
social and fine motor skills.
This is a great program for
the skaters involved as well
because it helps them interact with the children and get
a glimpse of what it’s like
living with autism. Their
website is: http://askate.
org/.
I also saw that Facebook
has a group called Skateboard
for Autism. They use skateboarding to help raise autism
awareness and create therapeutic skateboarding programs in the U.K. and U.S.
for children and adults who
want to ride. Their mission
is to “promote as a therapeutic tool for children and
adults with autism as well as
raising awareness for autism
through the passion of skateboarding by various riders,
outfitters, and professional
skateboard
companies
throughout the world.” This
is worth checking out too.
As I said, I never would
have thought, but it is a great
fit for children with autism.
Kodey Toney is a parent
of a child with autism. E-mail
him with questions or ideas
at [email protected]. You also can find
all columns archived at
blogspot.com.
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Marketplace delivering on its promises
It’s been six months since
millions of American began
to benefit from health insurance bought through the
new federal marketplace, so
it’s fair to ask: How is the
coverage working?
Though analyzing the
health care law remains a
work in progress, the U.S.
Department of Health and
Human Services has taken a
close look at both the affordability and the availability
of the insurance plans purchased during the marketplace’s initial enrollment
period.
By the end of enrollment, 69,221 Oklahomans
had selected a health plan.
Of those, 79 percent qualified for the tax credits available through the insurance
marketplace.
That financial help has
made a huge difference for
many consumers. The government study found that
Oklahomans receiving tax
credits are paying an average of $75 per month in
premiums for their new
health care coverage —
about one-fourth of what
they would have paid without credits.
Many people stretched
their financial help by
selecting health plans with
among-the-lowest premiums. More than seven out
of 10 Oklahomans receiving the subsidy are paying
premiums of $100 per
month or less. About half
are paying $50 per month
or less after the assistance.
Most
people
who
shopped in a state with a
federally facilitated marketplace had a range of health
plans from which to select.
On average, consumers had
a choice of 47 plans, offered
by five insurers. More than
eight out of 10 people could
pick from at least three
insurers.
The government study
found that the competition
between insurance companies for the new marketplace business helped to
keep premiums down. For
every additional insurer
selling health plans in a particular area, premiums were
4 percent lower on average.
Getting health care coverage through the marketplace won’t be possible
again for most people until
November, when the next
open enrollment period
starts. But there are a number of special circumstances
that allow you to shop for
insurance between now and
then:
You’re getting married.
You’re having a baby or
adopting a child. You’re
moving to another area.
You’re becoming a U.S.
citizen. You’re leaving prison.
Losing health care coverage may also qualify you
for what’s called a “special
enrollment period” in the
marketplace. That loss of
coverage may be because
you’ve been laid off, or
you’ve divorced, or you’ve
aged off your parents’ health
plan, or you’ve lost your
Medicaid eligibility.
You’ll have 60 days after
one of those events to enroll
in a new health plan.
If you’re a member of a
federally recognized Indian
tribe, you have more latitude under the health care
law. You have the right to
sign up or change health
plans in the marketplace
throughout the year, though
you’re limited to one change
per month.
Also, Medicaid and the
Children’s Health Insurance
Program accept applications for their low-cost
health care coverage at any
time. Unlike the marketplace, there’s no restricted
enrollment period. If you
qualify, you can sign up for
benefits immediately.
To learn more about how
to get health insurance outside the marketplace’s regular enrollment period, visit
healthcare.gov or call 1
(800) 318-2596.
More details about the
next open enrollment period
will be known as fall
approaches. But federal
officials have announced
plans to simplify the process for the 8 million con-
Guest
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Bob Moos
sumers who purchased
insurance during the initial
enrollment period last fall
and winter.
If you’re now insured,
you’ll have three months –
from mid-November until
mid-February – to re-evaluate your coverage and make
any changes. If, on the other
hand, you’re satisfied with
your insurance, you’ll be
“auto-enrolled” in your current plan with updated premiums and benefits.
That essentially will
bring the marketplace in
line with employer-based
insurance, where most customers are automatically
enrolled in their plans year
after year. You’ll need to do
very little if your income
and covered family members aren’t changing and
your health plan is offered
again for 2015.
Six months after its
launch, the marketplace’s
health care coverage is off
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Agriculture
POTEAU DAILY NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 . . . PAGE 5
Council gets down, dirty with invasive species
STILLWATER — They
all have more than four letters, but they are certainly
bad words in the state of
Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Invasive
Plant Council recently
released posters, highlighting the state’s most problematic species, The Dirty
Dozen. Among the list are
the all-too-familiar eastern
redcedar, musk thistle and
yellow bluestem.
“By educating Oklahoma’s citizens about the
most pervasive invading
plants in Oklahoma and
the negative effects these
species can have on our
natural resources and our
health, we might be able to
slow or even prevent the
invasion,” said Karen
Hickman, OkIPC president
and professor in Oklahoma
State University’s Department of Natural Resource
Ecology and Management.
With invasive species
comes a threat to Oklahoma’s economic and natural
resources. The OkIPC
seeks to increase awareness through education
about invasive plants and
encourage legislative and
regulatory improvements
to increase management
practices.
Sericea lespedeza or
Chinese lespedeza, which
also is a member of The
Dirty Dozen, is not only
tackling our state, but has
been spreading wildly
throughout central and
southeastern parts of the
United States.
“It was originally introduced from China and
Japan and bred for soil
erosion control and livestock forage” Hickman
said. “This aggressive species out-competes the
native plants and forms
solid stands that are not
“W
e hope
these
posters will help
Oklahomans be able
to identify some of
them and put some
control measures in
place before it’s too
late.”
— Karen Hickman
President,
Oklahoma Invasive Plant
Council
suitable forage or habitat
for wildlife. While Oklahoma still lists sericea as a
crop, the states of Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado
have listed it as a noxious
weed.”
Also on the list are field
brome, cheatgrass, Chinese privet, Japanese Honeysuckle, Russian thistle,
Johnsongrass, saltcedar
and Siberian elm.
“These species are costing landowners in our state
an untold amount of money
for control efforts and lost
production,”
Hickman
said. “We hope these posters will help Oklahomans
be able to identify some of
them and put some control
measures into practice
before it’s too late.”
The posters have been
distributed to all OSU
county Extension educators and the OkIPC would
like to distribute them
more widely. Those interested in receiving posters
should contact Hickman at
Karen.hickman@okstate.
edu.
More about invasive
plant in Oklahoma is available at the OkIPC website,
http://ok-invasive-plantcouncil.org.
EOSC to host aquaponics class July 26
WILBURTON
—
Eastern Oklahoma State
College will host the first
aquaponic certificate class
in the state of Oklahoma
this summer. The one-day
class, which is open to the
public, will be presented by
Eastern
faculty
and
Symbiotic Aquaponic, a
nationally-recognized
company.
The course will take
place Saturday, July 26,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in
Eastern’s greenhouse in
Wilburton. The cost for the
program is $125 or $99 if
participants register by July
10. The course will provide
an introduction to aquaponic
topics such as system
designs, scientific principles
of aquaponics and the
selection of plant and fish
species. Participants will
engage in classroom
discussions and hands-on
experience
in
the
greenhouse.
Course
materials will be provided
on the day of the class.
Participants will also
sample produce from the
aquaponic greenhouse for
lunch.
Eastern has experienced
an increase in public
interest since installing an
aquaponic system in its
greenhouse. Aquaponic
agriculture is an innovative
method of growing allnatural produce and fish
using a re-circulating water
system.
Using
this
approach, water from the
fish habitat provides all the
necessary nutrients for
growing a variety of plants
such as cherry tomatoes,
leafy
greens,
herbs,
strawberries and even
flowers. As a result, the
plants clean the water for
the fish.
“Aquaponics
is
especially valuable in
places like Oklahoma
where drought and watershortages are constant
concerns,” said Kaben
Smallwood,
Symbiotic
Aquaponic CEO and
co-owner.
Smallwood said the
company’s patent-pending
aquaponic systems use
approximately 1/95th of the
water
of
traditional
agriculture. The system’s
reduced water usage,
increased crop yields and
expanded growing season
have created a growing
interest in aquaponics in
the region. “Aquaponics can be
done at home by the
hobbyist home-gardener or
on
an
even
larger
commercial scale by skilled
farmers,” Smallwood said.
“However, it does require
knowledge about what
you’re doing and some
understanding to do it
right.” Smallwood said the class
is a good start toward
positive, social changes in
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greenhouse.
Oklahoma.
“We’re excited to bring
aquaponics to Oklahoma,”
Smallwood said. “There’s a
real need for sustainable
agriculture and access to
nutritious foods to address
Oklahoma’s issues such as
water shortages, food
deserts and diabetes. I think
people realize that and
that’s part of why they’re
interested.” Registration for the
course will be open through
July 23. Online registration
and payment is available at
www.symbioticaquaponic.
com.
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July 12, 2014
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POTEAU DAILY NEWS
OU football great Sims coming to
Gordon Youth Scholarship Banquet
FIRST WIN OF SEASON — Shady Point's Gean Davlin, right, celebrates in victory lane after getting his first super stock division race during the second annual
Curtis Tennant Memorial Races on Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway near
Pocola.
Photo by Andrea Watkins/Dirt Track Action Photography
Second Annual Curtis Tennant Memorial
Races Results, Updated Point Standings
Saturday
Tri-State Speedway, Pocola
Editor's note: Each race and division's
point standings will have the top three and
any other local racer.
Pure Stock Race
1. Zane Hunter, Alma, Ark.; 2. Marshall
Penson, Van Buren, Ark.; 3. Cody Collingsworth, Rudy, Ark.
Factory Stock Race
1. Kyle McAllister, Fort Smith, Ark.; 2.
Darren Scott, Springdale, Ark.; 3. Jerome
Heinrich, Huntsville, Ark.; 5. Wendell
Vaughn, Pocola; 6. Travis Vaughn, Pocola; 11. Joshua Vaughn, Pocola.
Super Stock Race
1. Gean Davlin, Shady Point; 2. Neil
Johnston, Fort Smith; 3. Eric Beshoner,
Fort Smith; 4. Dylan Davlin, Shady Point;
7. Ron Grover, Pocola; 9. Jeffrey Fountain, Spiro.
USRA A Modified Race
1. Randy Henson, Alma; 2. Kyle Ledford, Hackett, Ark.; 3. George Martin, Fort
Smith; 4. Jeremy Vaughn, Pocola.
USRA B Modified Race
1. Gary Vaughn, Tontitown, Ark.; 2.
Aaron Scroggins, Neosho, Mo.; 3. Camden Perry, Lincoln, Ark.
Economy/360 Modified Race
1. Zane Hunter, Alma; 2. Anthony
Reeves, Mulberry, Ark.; 3. Dalton McKenzie, Van Buren.
Front Wheel Drive Race
1. James Poe, Gravette, Ark.; 2. Chris
Perkins, Rudy; 3. Scott Bridges, Rogers,
Ark.
Mini Stock Race
1. Charles Jones, Van Buren.
Point Standings
Pure Stock Division
1. Marshall Penson, Van Buren, 1,042
points; 2. Fred Ross, Eufaula, 877; 3.
Chad Warren, Fort Smith, 789; 15. Junior
Thornburg, Spiro, 154; 17. Junior Grim,
Pocola, 150.
Factory Stock Division
1. Kyle McAllister, Fort Smith, 1,195
points; 2. Jerome Heinrich, Huntsville,
1,139; 3. Darren Scott, Springdale, 852; 6.
Michael Brasch, Pocola, 649; 13. Wendell
Vaughn, Pocola, 324; 15. James Johnson,
Pocola, 312; 21. Travis Vaughn, Pocola,
81; 24. Joshua Vaughn, Pocola, 70.
Super Stock Division
1. Dylan Davlin, Shady Point, 1,119
points; 2. Neil Johnston, Fort Smith, 989;
3. Ron Grover, Pocola, 978; 9. Gean Davlin, Shady Point, 519; 13. Jeffrey Fountain, Spiro, 302; 14. Robert Knowles,
Buffalo Valley, 253; 16. Freddie Hogrefe,
Cameron, 195; T28. Brandon Lovell,
Bokoshe, 72.
USRA A Modified Division
1. Brian Williams, Fayetteville, Ark.,
1,256 points; 2. George Martin, Fort Smith,
1,185; 3. Randy Henson, Alma, 1,140; 6.
Jeremy Vaughn, Pocola, 837; 15. Martin
Hemphill, Spiro, 314; 27. Darwin Hale,
Spiro, 161; 30. Jerry Standifer, Howe,
138; T52. Martin Dunigan, Poteau, 45.
USRA B Modified Division
1. Chris Hawkins, Neosho, 1,110 points;
2. Todd Broyles, Farmington, Ark., 1,055;
3. Dallas Bourland, Fort Smith, 887; 7.
Jeremy Smith, Spiro, 563.
Economy/360 Modified Division
1. Anthony Reeves, Mulberry, 373
points; 2. Zane Hunter, Alma, 350; 3. Delman Burris, N/A, 347.
Front Wheel Drive Division
1. Chris Perkins, Rudy, 390 points; 2.
James Poe, Gravette, 382; 3. Corey Howell, Huntsville, 256; T10. Joshua Jones,
Spiro, 87.
Mini Stock Division
1. Charles Jones, Van Buren, 200 points;
2. Christopher Tuck, Mulberry, 100.
Up Next: The Summertime Classic Factory Stock Twin 20s will be a part of next
Saturday night's racing card.
FORT SMITH, Ark. —
College-bound
students
from Arkansas and Oklahoma will receive much
needed funds to help with
the rising costs associated with attending school
thanks in part to a generous
scholarship courtesy of the
Gordon Youth Foundation.
The awards will be presented at the organization’s
annual scholarship dinner
and fundraiser at 7 p.m.
Aug. 9 at the Fianna Hills
Country Club located at
No. 1 Essex Place
Former
Oklahoma
Sooner and National Football League running back
Billy Sims will provide an
exceptional keynote address to the crowd expected to be in attendance.
Sims was a decorated
BILLY SIMS
player during his collegiate
years at the OU where he
was recognized as a twotime consensus All-American. Sims later went on to
win the coveted Heisman
Trophy in 1978.
Sims was picked first
overall in the 1980 NFL
Draft and played professionally for the Detroit Lions.
Today, Sims has moved
from the field to the kitchen, and is a well-known
franchise owner of more
than 40 popular barbecue
restaurants in five states
including locations in
Muskogee and Bentonville, Ark.
The banquet will feature
local musical entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction.
Tickets are $30 and may
be purchased in advance
by calling (479) 831-2885
or at the door on the evening of the ceremony.
Germany routs host Brazil in
WC semifinals to make finals
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) —
Germany poured in the goals Tuesday to
hand Brazil its heaviest World Cup loss
ever with an astounding 7-1 rout in the
semifinals that stunned the host nation.
Miroslav Klose scored a record-setting
16th career World Cup goal in a five-goal
spurt in the first half as Brazil's defense was
torn apart.
The Germans reached their eighth final
and will face either Argentina or the Netherlands on Sunday at the Maracana Stadium
in Rio de Janeiro.
Previously, Brazil's biggest World Cup
loss was 3-0 to France in the 1998 final.
This matched their biggest ever margin of
defeat in any competition, equaling a 6-0
loss to Uruguay in 1920 in the South American championship, the predecessor of the
Copa America..
"We wanted to make the people happy
... unfortunately we couldn't," defender David Luiz said. "We apologize to all Brazilians."
It's also Brazil's first loss in a competitive match on home soil since 1975, when
Peru won 3-1 at the very same Mineirao
Stadium in the Copa America. Its last loss
at home came in a friendly with Paraguay
in 2002.
Brazil's attack was weakened by the loss
of Neymar, who fractured a vertebra after
getting kneed in the back in the quarterfinal win over Colombia. But it was Brazil's
porous defense that was the biggest problem in the first half as the host also sorely
missed suspended captain Thiago Silva.
On Tuesday, with Bernard playing as the
third striker, Brazil attacked from the start.
But they failed to get any solid chances, and
it wasn't long before the Germans opened
up the defense and started the rout.
Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle scored
two goals each, while Thomas Mueller and
Sami Khedira added the others.
Oscar pulled a late goal back for Brazil.
It was Germany's biggest World Cup win
since routing Saudi Arabia 8-0 in a group
match in 2002.
Klose scored his record goal in the 23rd
minute, pushing him past Brazil striker
Ronaldo's 15 career World Cup goals. The
German had his original shot saved, but he
followed up as Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar spilled the ball, easily scoring from the
rebound.
Kroos scored his first goal in the 25th
minute, knocking in a cross from Philipp
Lahm that bypassed Mueller in the middle.
He made it 4-0 a minute later, beating Cesar after a defensive mistake from Fernandinho left the ball on the feet of Khedira.
Mueller scored the first goal, one-timing
a corner from Kroos past Cesar in the 11th
minute. Khedira made it 5-0 in the 29th,
taking a pass from Mesut Ozil and again
beating Cesar.
Schuerrle, who came on for Klose in the
58th minute, scored from a cross by Lahm
in the 69th, and then knocked a shot off the
underside of the crossbar and into the net
in the 79th.
It's the first time Brazil had allowed five
goals in a World Cup match since the 1938
tournament in France, when the team beat
Poland 6-5 in extra time.
Kittel wins 4th Tour de France
stage as Froome takes a spill
Dutch Queen Maxima has
LILLE, France (AP) —
Marcel Kittel sprinted to his
third stage victory at the Tour
de France on Tuesday, while
defending champion Chris
Froome had a scare in a crash
that scuffed up his left side
and wrist before a tough day
ahead on cobblestones.
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entered France after a wildly
popular three-day start in
England.
Unlike his wins in Stages
1 and 3, when he made victory look easy, Kittel eked
out victory by a half-wheel
length at the end of the ride
from Le Touquet-Paris Plage
to Lille Metropole.
Kittel, of the Giant-Shimano team, didn't celebrate this
time but panted and, instead,
it was runner-up Alexander Kristoff of Norway who
swatted the air in frustration
after being pipped at the line
by the barreling German.
French rider Arnaud Demare
was third.
After a difficult day because of crosswinds and
jumpy nerves in the peloton,
Kittel said of his seventh career Tour stage win, "It's never easy ... (I was) lucky just
enough at the finish line."
Froome, the Team Sky
leader, fell early in the stage
after a rider bumped another
into the Briton's front wheel.
He got up, got bandaged, and
got back to the pack. Afterward, team boss Dave Brailsford said Froome would undergo X-rays as a precaution.
split semifinal loyalties
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP)
— The World Cup semifinal could produce some
split loyalties in the House
of Orange.
Dutch King WillemAlexander and his wife,
Argentina-born Maxima,
could face some minor
matrimonial tensions today
when the Netherlands takes
on Argentina in Sao Paulo.
At least that's what photo manipulators on Twitter
would have the world believe.
Doctored images began
circulating online as soon
as the Netherlands completed its dramatic World
Cup quarterfinal win over
Costa Rica, setting up the
semifinal with Lionel Messi's Argentina line-up.
One shows a couple lying in bed, facing away
from one another, looking angry. The faces of
Willem-Alexander
and
Maxima have been edited
into the image of marital
disharmony.
Another shows the king
and queen's mansion in the
wealthy village of Wassenaar draped in orange flags
on one side for the Dutch
and blue-and-white flags
for Argentina on the other.
The photos are fakes, but
emotions could well run
high when the king's country plays his wife's country
of birth at football's global
tournament.
The Dutch government
information service confirmed in an e-mail to The
Associated Press on Monday that the couple will not
fly to Sao Paulo to watch
the match.
Publicly, at least, Maxima is a fervent fan of her
adopted country.
Earlier in the tournament, she joined her husband in Porto Alegre to
watch the Netherlands
gritty 3-2 win over Australia — a match at which
the naturalized Dutchwoman Maxima unabashedly
cheered on the team and
visited the changing rooms
afterward to congratulate
the players.
Photos showed the
royals, draped in orange
scarves, with the players
and congratulating midfielder Wesley Sneijder on
his 100th international appearance.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Maxima is the
daughter of a former agriculture minister in Argentina's 1976-1983 military
dictatorship. She met the
then-prince Willem-Alexander while she was working as a banker in New
York. The couple has three
daughters.
The vivacious Maxima,
who speaks fluent Dutch,
has been credited with giving the sometimes dour
prince a popularity boost
by injecting a touch of Latin flair into the royal family.
The prince, a former
member of the International Olympic Committee, has
long been a regular fixture
watching Dutch athletes,
from footballers to speedskaters to field hockey
players, in action. His wife
has enthusiastically joined
in since their marriage in
2002.
If the Dutch manage to
beat Argentina, don't bet
against the royal couple being in the Maracana for the
World Cup final — their
official diary is clear from
today through to July 17.
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ALLEY OOP© by Jack and Carole Bender
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 . . . PAGE 7
KIT ‘N’ CARLYLE© by Larry Wright
HERMAN© by Jim Unger
ARLO & JANIS© by Jimmy Johnson
HOROSCOPE
By
Eugenia Last
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
You will be admired for your
sensitivity and caring nature.
With your great organizational
skills and boundless energy, you
will have no problem finding
extra time to help those in need.
Reviving some of your innovative ideas from the past will
prove to be very lucrative.
BIG NATE© by Lincoln Peirce
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Share your thoughts with the
people you most enjoy being
around. A night out with friends or
a quiet evening discussing plans
with someone you love will be
satisfying.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Stand up to anyone putting
demands on you. Backing down
will make you frustrated and
angry, and give whoever you are
dealing with the go-ahead to continue treating you poorly.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Hard work brings results, but
every once in a while you need to
take a break and have some laughs.
Make plans to do something fun
with friends, family or a loved
one.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Rewards will come your way
for good deeds that you performed
in the past. Let your employer
know about your ideas regarding
job efficiency in order to win
points.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Do something special to reward
someone in your life who has
shown tolerance and patience.
This will improve your relationship and ensure that you will still
be able to count on this person in
the future.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Be mindful of what you say in
the workplace. Rumors and innuendos can damage your reputation. Even the most innocent
remark can and will be used
against you.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Consider joining a group or
organization that could use your
skills or services. You have a lot to
contribute, and you will feel gratified by helping others.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
Don't worry about what others
think. Someone you work with
may be jealous of your abilities,
but don't let that hold you back.
Pursue your goals and your interests.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
It's time for a change of scenery. Take a journey that will
broaden your horizons, rejuvenate
your spirit and revive your sense
of adventure. A change is as good
as a rest.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
You will run out of steam if
you don't slow down. You need to
pace yourself. Difficulties with an
elderly relative or child will try
your patience.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Romance is in the air. Plan an
intimate evening with the one you
love, or, if you are single, get out
and take part in events that are
geared toward meeting people.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Don't flirt with disaster. Abide
by the rules and regulations. If
you hew to the straight and narrow, everything will be fine.
THE BORN LOSER© by Art and Chip Sansom
FRANK & ERNEST© by Bob Thaves
THE GRIZZWELLS© by Bill Schorr
MONTY© by Jim Meddick
THATABABY© by Paul Trap
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Today is the 190th day of 2014
and the 19th day of summer.
TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1850,
President Zachary Taylor died in
office of a stomach-related illness
at the age of 65.
In 1868, the 14th Amendment
was ratified, guaranteeing full
citizenship and equal protection
to African-Americans.
In 1943, Allied forces launched
an amphibious invasion of Sicily.
In 1981, the Nintendo video
game "Donkey Kong" was
released.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Ann
Radcliffe (1764-1823), author;
Matthew Lewis (1775-1818),
author; Elias Howe (1819-1867),
sewing machine inventor; Donald
Rumsfeld (1932- ), former defense
secretary; Brian Dennehy (1938- ),
actor; Richard Roundtree (1942- ),
actor; Dean Koontz (1945- ),
author; Chris Cooper (1951- ),
actor; John Tesh (1952- ), composer/musician; Lindsey Graham
(1955- ), politician; Tom Hanks
(1956- ), actor; Courtney Love
(1964- ), singer-songwriter; Jack
White (1975- ), musician/singersongwriter.
TODAY'S FACT: In an effort to
inspire efforts and encourage
enlistment, General George
Washington had the newly adopted
Declaration of Independence read
aloud to his troops in the
Continental Army in New York
City on this day in 1776.
TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1877,
the inaugural Wimbledon tennis
championship took place in
London.
TODAY'S QUOTE: "There is
something in the ardour and ingen-
uousness of youth, which is particularly pleasing to the contemplation
of an old man, if his feelings have
not been entirely corroded by the
world." — Ann Radcliffe, "The
Mysteries of Udolpho"
TODAY'S NUMBER: 1,720 —
height (in feet) of the wave that hit
Lituya Bay in the Gulf of Alaska on
this day in 1958. The "megatsunami," the largest in recorded history,
was caused by an 8.3-magnitude
earthquake on the Fairweather Fault
along the Alaskan coast.
TODAY'S MOON: Between first
quarter moon (July 5) and full moon
(July 12).
ASK MR. KNOW-IT-ALL
Q: The ABC TV series
"Motive" has an interesting
twist -- you know the victim
and killer from the beginning,
but the motive is unknown. In
what city does the show take
place? I don't recognize the skyline. There is never any reference to the name of the city. -C.H.
A: "Motive" is set in
Vancouver.
Q: I came across this
humorous list -- the three most
useless things in aviation are
fuel in the bowser, runway
behind you and air above you.
What is a bowser? I looked it
up, but I couldn't find a single
definition that would associate
it with aviation. -- J.H., Jackson,
Tennessee
A: In this case, a fuel bowser
or fuel tanker is used to deliver
fuel to aircraft. Water bowsers
are also common. A bowser can
be used to transport any liquid.
Q: Was wondering
about a current commercial for
the new iPhone 5S. In the commercial, there are a bunch of
people working out to an app on
the phone. There is a song playing in the background. The main
verse is "Go, you chicken fat,
go!" The song sounds so familiar, and it sounds like it's been
around awhile. Was it in a
movie? Or was it written for
this commercial? -- M.A.B.,
By Gary
Clothier
Phil Hartman
Whittier, California
A: The song is officially
titled "The Youth Fitness
Song," and it was delivered to
schools all over the country at
the request of President John
F. Kennedy.
The song was written by
Meredith Willson, the composer and playwright best
known for "The Music Man"
and "The Unsinkable Molly
Brown." Willson even talked
Robert Preston, star of "The
Music Man," into singing the
fitness tune.
Three million copies of the
record were distributed
through the President's
Council on Physical Fitness,
which lives on today by a
longer name -- the President's
Council on Fitness, Sports
and Nutrition
Classifieds
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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paid. Legal, confidential. Married
couple. Walt/Gina
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BIDS
ADVERTISEMENT
OF BIDS FOR THE
SALE OF SHEET
METAL
Panama
Public
Schools will be accepting bids for
various lengths of
sheet metal. Metal
can be viewed at
Panama
Public
Schools from 8:00
a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monday-Thursday.
All bids must be addressed to: Panama Board of Education, Sheet Metal
Bid, P.O. Box 1680,
Panama, Oklahoma
74951. Envelope
must be sealed with
above information
on it, in the envelope there must be
bid information filled
out and signed including price, name,
address and telephone number or
the bid will be
voided. Bids can
either be mailed or
received at the office of the Superintendent of Panama
Schools. Bids will
be accepted until
12:00 p.m. July 10,
2014. Bids will be
opened and read
publicly at the regular board meeting
July 14, 2014 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The board reserves
the right to reject
any or all bids and
waive any informality or irregularity in
any bid received.
MISCELLANEOUS
EMPLOYMENT
DENNIE SNOW
Restaurant
Equipment
3210-3220 Midland
Fort Smith, Ark
479-242-9595
479-414-9124
Fax: 479-782-1494
WE Buy, Sell and
Trade
Advantage Home Health
Advantage Home Health
Is Seeking A Full Time
RN Hospice On-Call Nurse/PRN
Public Welcome
FARM/LIVESTOCK
1953 FORD 8 N
TRACTOR,
new
tires, new paint job.
Change to 12 volts.
Runs great, new 5
foot brush hog, 5
foot box blade.
$4000. For more
info for to see tractor.
Call
918-413-2974
2004 KIOTI Tractor
DK 45/50. With
front end loader and
hay forks. Runs
good. Poteau, OK
call
John
918-915-0347.
HOSPICE RN
CASE MANAGER
• Must have Oklahoma RN License
• Experience in Hospice Preferred.
• Must have a genuine caring desire to deliver the
necessary Hospice services to the patients and a team
attitude with employees to deliver these services.
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible schedule some evening and weekends
Apply at
20775 292nd Street
Poteau Ok 74953
We are a locally owned and operated agency.
LOST FEMALE
Jack Russell Terrier, Rough Coat
(wrie hair) about 4
months old. Got out
of truck around
Western Sizzlin on
7/2/14. White with
red spots. Has a Micro chip. Reward
Offered.
918-635-0833.
Call for appointment
Dana Bates
918-647-0653
Positions Open
Country Style Health Care, Inc. IV
Are you looking for a job with
good pay and flexible hours?
SERVICES
MOBILE HOME
Transporting. Moving, set-up, tie
downs. Licensed in
Oklahoma & Arkansas. Great Service,
Great
Price.
800-940-5581.
•Outside Work
• Long Term
•Immediate
Openings
•Apply Now
Call Today!
Enjoy working with people?
Our Home Care Agency is seeking
Providers (PCAs) in
Heavener, Poteau and Surrounding areas.
No clincial license or training required.
800-465-8380
UNCONTESTED
DIVORCE for
Couples with
Minor Children.
All the paper work
you need for $100.
For Information Call
918-839-6040
479-452-6400
EOE
Poteau Public
Schools
is now accepting applications for
EMPLOYMENT
Ready for a Career Change?
ARBUCKLE
TRUCK
Driving
School, Inc. Laid
Off? Low income?
No cost grants. Job
ready in 4 weeks.
VA Benefits. Tribal
assistance. Job
Placement. Weekend classes available. 580-223-3360
Are you working late hours only to receive
a disappointing paycheck? Would you
rather work weekday hours for a family
oriented Home Health Agency?
Our Home Health Agency is seeking caring,
dedicated Per Visit LPNs in Poteau. We offer
competitive pay, an excellent working
environment and a great benefit package.
• Secondary Science Teacher
• Alternative Education
Teacher
• Secondary Math Teacher
for the 2014-15 school year.
Individuals should send a cover letter, resume,
copies of current certification and college
transcripts to:
Dr. Don Sjoberg,
Poteau Public Schools,
100 Mockingbird Lane,
Poteau, OK 74953 or email:
[email protected]
Applications may be found at
www.poteau.k12.ok.us
Applications will be accepted until
position is filled. The Board reserves
the right to fill this position at any time.
EOE
EOE
THE HEAVENER
Manor is now accepting applications
for a Full Time CMA
3-11, And Also
Needing Part-time
LPN. Offering Competitive Wages. Apply in person at 204
West 1st Street,
Heavener. OK NO
PHO NE CALLS
Please.
800-465-8380
www.oklahomahealthcaresolutions.com
Our Family Oriented Home Health Agency is seeking
caring dedicated RN’s in the Poteau area and
RNs willing to travel the State of Oklahoma.
Full Time salaried employees enjoy the following benefits:
SECONDARY
SPANISH
TEACHER Must be
Arkansas Licensed
or able to become
Arkansas Licensed.
Contact Michael
Freeman
at
479-638-7003, 102
N. Oak St., Hackett,
AR 72937 or e-mail
resume
to
michael.freeman@h
acketthornets.org
Immediate Opening
•Exceptional Orientation/Mentor Program
•Productivity Incentive Program
• Company Car Provided
• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• AFLAC Policies •Flexible Scheduling
• Up to 18 Vacation Days Per Year
• A Friendly and Compassionate Work Environment
EOE www.oklahomahealthcaresolutions.com
Director of Pharmacy/
Pharmacist in Charge
800-465-8380
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or new graduate with strong desire to become
a key leader in the hospital environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, progressive
individual to work closely with the technicians,
medical staff, and nursing staff to ensure high
quality safe pharmaceutical care is offered to
all customers. The Pharmacy Manager will
foster, enhance, and promote pharmaceutical
care by educating, role modeling, committee
involvement, and participating in continuous
quality improvement programs. Responsible
for implementing automated pharmacy
system that includes CPSI integrated with
dispensing cabinets and medication carts.
Previous management or leadership role
desired but willing to mentor the right candidate. Competitive wage and benefit package.
Please send resume to
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EMPLOYMENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR---- The City of
Mena is accepting
applications for a
Parks and Recreation Director. A degree in Parks and
Recreation Administration or closely
related field is preferred for this position and at least 5
years previous experience in parks
and recreation management is desired.
Benefit package includes paid vacation, holidays, sick
leave, and retirement. Salary negotiable depending
upon experience
and qualifications.
Applications will be
accepted at the Arkansas Employment Security Department, Northside
Shopping Center,
Mena, Arkansas
71953. Open until
filled. For questions
contact Becky Horton, 479-394-4585.
EOE.
H.C.I.P.S
PCA’s
needed to work
on weekends
and/or
weekdays in the
Poteau, and
Spiro areas .
Please call Pam
@ 877-418-1815.
Healthcare
Innovations
Private
Services is an
E.O.E
THE LIVESTOCK
Nutrition Center is
seeking Feed Delivery Drivers. Must
have CDL and a
good driving record,
DayCab, dayshift,
Monday-Saturday.
Hourly rate plus
commissions. Full
benefit package after 90 days. Apply
in person at 301 SE
Broadway Keota,
OK 918-208-0029.
Livstock Nutrition
Center is a Drug
Free Workplace.
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LOST & FOUND
FOUND HUNTING
Dog around Liberty
Hill Road in Cameron.
Call
918-413-5136 to
Identify.
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and on until noon) we will rerun your ad whenever you
choose (per our ad guidelines). Must call next business
day after rained out sale. Insurance expires 30 days after
date of purchase on ad.
1998 FISHER 24 ft.
Pontoon with go
house Mariner Motor. With trailer, No
furniture. Also have
2001 Sea Ark Flat
Bottom Boat with
Trailer and trolling
motor. Poteau, OK
Call
John
918-915-0347
2009
HARLEY
Sportster 1200.
2,500 miles. Asking
$8,500.
Call
918-448-2074
PRO-TEAM 175
TW Bass Tracker
Boat, used 9 times,
has trolling motor,
garage kept, fully
loaded, lots of extras, show room
condition, Bass
tracker trailer drive
on. Selling due
Health
issues.
$12,800.
479-650-6901 Ft.
Smith
2005
HARLEY
Davidson, Ultra
Classic, 8400 miles,
Blue and Silver with
some extras, Perfect condition, Serviced at 8000 at the
Harley Shop. Asking 12,000.00 Call
918-649-8160
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RECREATIONAL
TRUCKS/SUVS
1997-R72
RANGER Boat. 115
Johnson Motor.
New tires, new battery. Garage kept, 1
owner.
1479-236-5530
1918-658-5515
2010 RS SS CAMARO yellow &
black 918-839-9132
2009 CAN Am 3
wheel trike for sale
$12,500.00; 2007
Harley Davidson for
sale $10,500.00;
2007 Yamaha V
Star 650 for sale,
2,995.00. Come
check out our deals
at J and J Pawn,
522 Dewey Ave in
Poteau,
918-647-3142.
1998 DODGE RAM
318, 165K MILES,
LADDER RACK,
GOOD
FARM
/WORKTRUCK
$1,800.00
479-420-4063
1973 14! fiberglass
trihull boat. 70hp
Evinrude, and foot
controlled motor.
Live well, bait well
and good trailer.
Very good deck,
carpet and seats.
$2500.00
call
918-649-0923 or
616-607-4093
CAMPERS/
TRAILERS
2010 LORADO
26.5 foot 5th wheel
camper trailer. 1
owner. rear living
area with super
slide, electric jacks,
electric awning, extenda
bumper,
separate shower
area, queen bed, 2
rocker/chairs. Excellent condition,
still looks & smells
new, only used 6
times. Need to sell
due to health reasons. $21,500. For
more info, or to see
this beauty call
918-413-2974.
MUST SELL 2009
Travel Trailer, LR
slide out, bedroom
slide out, microwave, w/d, sleeps
6, like new, no reasonable offer refused.
$19000
(918)208-8761
CARS
1965 MUSTANG
V8 Automatic. Good
condition. 56,125
miles runs good.
Also have 2012
Dodge Charger RT
47,687 miles. Very
Nice $19,000 or
take over payments
with
approved
credit. Poteau, Call
John
at
918-915-0347.
2008 BMW 535i
Mint condition.
80K miles. New
tires, new Navigation update, sport
shift, very well
maintained, have
all service records.
Gets great gas
mileage. $19,500
obo. 479 883-1178
TRUCKS/SUVS
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INSTANT Offer!
Running or Not.
Damaged?
Wrecked? OK! We
Pay Up To $20,000!
Call Toll Free:
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1970 CHEVROLET
c/10 truck, new 307
motor, 3 speed
transmission, runs
good $8,500. negotiable
call
918-413-3723 afternoons
2006
FORD
F150/Lariat/4x4/
Super Crew Cab
Vehicle $9000.00 or
OBO 918-917-3155
MOBILE HOMES
FOR RENT
COUNTRY LIVING
2BR Double wide
One year lease with
first and last month
plus
deposit
$600.00 a month
Handicapped Accessible, double
carport, Stove and
Refrigerator, Total
electric, water Pd.
Call 918-647-3763.
TWO OR THREE
bedroom mobile
homes for rent. RV
spaces available
also. Trash and
sewer paid.
NO
PETS.
918-647-3923 or
918-774-4624
TWO OR THREE
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also. Trash and
sewer paid.
NO
PETS.
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Central Heat/Air
Washer/Dryer
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Panama, LeFlore
Cowlington, Muse
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Call Kiamichi
Housing Authority
918-522-4436.
TAKING APPLICATIONS on 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car
garage with fenced
yard brick home at
108 Fern. Rent
$600 month with
$400 deposit. Call
918-839-0453
MOBILE HOMES
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SPECIAL GOV!T
Programs Lenders
offering zero down
with land and less
than perfect credit
programs. New and
Repo homes
available. $1000
furniture allowance
with new home
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WAC
918-437-1870
EMPLOYMENT
Bokoshe
Public
School is accepting applications
for a Reading
Specialist/ Library
Media Specialist
for the 2014-2015
school year: The
following certification areas are
required for the
position:
Oklahoma Elementary
Education Oklahoma
Reading
Specialist Oklahoma
Library
Media Specialist;
Please send a
letter of interest,
resume, copy of
certification and
transcripts
to:
Dennis
Shoup,
Superintendent,
Bokoshe Public
School, P.O. Box
158,
Bokoshe,
OK 74930. EOE
GUARANTEED SALE - $80:
UP TO ONE (1) YEAR
OF THE PDN/SHOPPER GUIDE
No Real Estate, Hay, Services, Livestock, Horses or Pets.
20 word. max. Additional words 34¢ per word.
LeFlore County,
Oklahoma.
The total permit
area containing
93.6 acres, is located in the Panama
U.S.G.S.
quadrangle map.
The permit site is
located approximately 4 miles west
of the town of Spiro
and LEGALS
0.5 mile north
of State Highway 9.
Redbank Creek meanders along the
western boundary
of the proposed
permit area in a
northeasterly direction.
A copy of the permit
renewal application
prepared according
to
Section
460:20-17-4 of the
ODM rules and
regulations is available for public inspection and copying at LeFlore
County Courthouse
in Poteau, Oklahoma.
Upon written request to the Oklahoma Department
of Mines, information contained in the
permit renewal application may be inspected or copied
at the Oklahoma
Department
of
Mines. Any objections or requests for
a hearing on this
proposed permit renewal application
must be received
no later than 30
days after the fourth
and final publication
of this notice by:
Oklahoma Department of Mines
2915 N. Classen
Blvd., Suite 213
Oklahoma City, OK
73106
Published in the Poteau Daily News on
June 18, 25, 2014
and July 2, 9,
2014(25111)LPXLP
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REAL ESTATE
J.L. Ford
Investments
918-647-2712
We Buy & Sell
5 Acre
Building Site
South of Spiro in a
restricted area and
has pond and
Utilities on site
only $17,500.00
Owner will
Finance or trade
Handy Man
Special
Nice home in need
of repair, located
on South Park
Street on corner
lot, $27,500 owner
will finance with
$2,500 down and
$300 month.
Nice Home With
Lots of Room,
in good location
in North Poteau,
owner will finance
3 BDR. 2 Bath,
Den, Sun Room,
close to grade
school $99,500.00
owner will trade.
James Ford
479-806-8446
We Buy & Sell
5 ACRES & Cabin,
14 acres in town of
Talihina, 100 Acres
South of Talihina,
106 Acres Kiamichi
River, 127 Acres
Nashoba, 140
Acres Compton
Hollow, 220 Acres
South of Talihina,
www.redriverandauction.comrealty
MLS
#6883272
Zero N. SADDLER
ST
POTEAU
$10,000 Town &
Country Realty 205
S. McKenna Poteau, OK 74953
Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
MLS #685931 105
ELAINE AVE POTEAU
$72,500
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
MLS #68797910
105 MARIE AVE
POTEAU $65,000
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
REAL ESTATE
MLS #673070 307
PARK ST.
POTEAU
$62,900
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
MLS
#691651
29091 ROCK JAIL
RD
BOKOSHE
$59,900 Town &
Country Realty 205
S. McKenna Poteau, OK 74953
Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
MLS #690115 1106
N.
KENTUCKY
AVE
PANAMA
$39,900 Town &
Country Realty 205
S. McKenna Poteau, OK 74953
Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
MLS #692192 110
BAGWELL ST S
POTEAU $29,000
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected]
MLS #692192 110
BAGWELL ST S
POTEAU $29,000
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected]
MLS #692192 110
BAGWELL ST S
POTEAU $29,000
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected]
MLS
#691593
KEITH LN CAMERON$17,500
Town & Country
Realty 205 S.
McKenna Poteau,
OK 74953 Cell:
918-649-4966Office:918-6478204Fax:
918-647-9406Email: [email protected].
APARTMENTS
1, 2 & 3
BEDROOM
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
HUD & Choctaw
approved.
Poteau Valley
Apartments
918-212-4802.
APARTMENTS
FOR Rent in Poteau. 2BR all electric, washer/dryer
hookups, carpet/ceramic tile very nice,
private patio yard.
NO PETS, $100.00
Deposit, $395.00
Rent. 918-839-4600
2013, leaving an
estate in this
County and State
and praying that
Letters of Administration be granted
to FREDDIE WILSON EDWARDS;
and that the heirs at
law, under the laws
of intestate succession LEGALS
of the State of
Oklahoma,
of
JACKIE WILSON
EDWARDS, deceased, be determined.
IT IS THEREFORE
ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED by this
Court AND NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN
that said Petition is
set for hearing in
this Court on the
23RD day of July,
2014, at the hour of
8:30 o'clock A.M. in
the District Court
Room
of
the
LeFlore County
Court House in Poteau, Oklahoma, at
which time all persons claiming any
right, title or interest
in said estate may
be heard.
Dated the day and
year first above
written.
TED A. KNIGHT
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
MARC BOVOS,
OBA#12572
HAMILTON WARREN, BOVOS &
ADAMS
Attorneys for Personal Representative
P.O. Box 660
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-9171
Published in the Poteau Daily News on
July
9,
2014
(25140)LPXLP
HOMES FOR
SALE
LEGALS
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT
OF
LEFLORE
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER
OF THE ESTATE
OF
JACKIE WILSON
EDWARDS, deceased.
Case
No.
PB-2014-39
LEGALS
ORDER AND NOCoal Creek MinerTICE FOR HEARals, LLC (CCM), P.
ING
O. Box 160, Spiro,
THE STATE OF
OK 74959, as the
OKLAHOMA TO
permittee, has subTHE HEIRS OF
mitted a permit reJACKIE WILSON
newal application to
EDWARDS, dethe Oklahoma Deceased:
partment of Mines
On this 3RD day of
(ODM) to renew
July, 2014, the PetiPermit No. 4246F
tion of FREDDIE
for mining coal
WILSON
EDthrough underWARDS having
ground
mining
been filed in this
methods. The perCourt representing
mitted area is lothat the above
cated within pornamed deceased
tions of the followdid die intestate, a
ing parcels of land:
resident of LeFlore
SW/4 of Section 18
County, State of
and NW/4 of SecOklahoma, on or
tion 19, T9N, R25E,
about the 27TH
LeFlore County,
day of November,
Oklahoma.
2013, leaving an
The total permit
estate
in
this
area containing
County and State
93.6 acres, is loand praying that
cated in the PanLetters of Adminama
U.S.G.S.
istration be granted
quadrangle map.
to FREDDIE WILThe permit site is
SON EDWARDS;
located approxiand that the heirs at
mately 4 miles west
law, under the laws
of the town of Spiro
of intestate succesand 0.5 mile north
sion of the State of
of State Highway 9.
Oklahoma,
of
Redbank Creek meJACKIE WILSON
anders along the
EDWARDS, dewestern boundary
ceased, be deterof the proposed
mined.
permit area in a
IT IS THEREFORE
northeasterly direcORDERED, ADtion.
JUDGED AND DEA copy of the permit
CREED by this
renewal application
Court AND NOTICE
prepared according
IS HEREBY GIVEN
to
Section
that said Petition is
460:20-17-4 of the
set for hearing in
ODM rules and
this Court on the
regulations is avail23RD day of July,
able for public in2014, at the hour of
spection and copy8:30 o'clock A.M. in
ing at LeFlore
the District Court
County Courthouse
Room
f
the
Call
for
More oInfo.
and
in Poteau, OklaLeFlore County
homa.
Court House in PoUpon written reteau, Oklahoma, at
quest to the Oklawhich time all perhoma Department
sons claiming any
of Mines, informaright, title or interest
tion contained in the
in said estate may
permit renewal apbe heard.
plication may be inDated the day and
spected or copied
year first above
at the Oklahoma
written.
Department
of
TED A. KNIGHT
Mines. Any objecJUDGE OF THE
tions or requests for
DISTRICT COURT
a hearing on this
MARC BOVOS,
proposed permit reOBA#12572
newal application
HAMILTON WARmust be received
REN, BOVOS &
no later than 30
ADAMS
days after the fourth
Attorneys for Perand final publication
sonal Representaof this notice by:
tive
Oklahoma
Depart★ Everyday
in the PDN.
P.O. Box 660
ment of Mines
Poteau, OK 74953
2915
N. Classen
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Wednesday in the Shoppers’
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(918)
647-9171
Blvd., Suite 213
Published in the Po★ On the
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Daily News on
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July
9,
2014
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teau Daily News on
June 18, 25, 2014
and July 2, 9,
2014(25111)LPXLP
HOUSE FOR sale,
ABM Addition, 2000
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stove, refrigerator,
Dishwasher, CH&A,
on 5 acres. Must
see.
Call
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Services
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Poteau, OK 74953
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PHONE APPLICATIONS Welcome
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POTEAU DAILY NEWS
Bigfoot has independent streak
Judges for the Clayton
homecoming
parade
awarded first prize to the
Honobia Bigfoot Club float
on Saturday.
During the parade,
Bigfoot emerged from the
woods to wave at spectators
and personally greeted
children. Tom
Hefner,
club
president, and several
members of the club met
the public at a tent by the
parade route where they
sold coffee mugs and
T-shirts to raise funds for
scholarships given high Bigfoot joins the parade in Clayto. Photo submitted
school seniors. Acres,
the
Kiamichi Hefner said the group’s
The club plans its next Mountain Christian Mission goal is to expand the
conference at Honobia on Campgrounds, Oklahoma number of scholarships
Melanie, Brian, Devin, Terrell and Caleb hanging out at Onyx Coffee Lab’s latte Oct. 3 and 4.
Highway 144 and Indian awarded to college-bound
art throwdown.
The conference will Trails Highway.
seniors
in
Eastern
include campfire storyThe Honobia Bigfoot Oklahoma.
telling, experts on Bigfoot, Club awarded scholarships
The Honobia Bigfoot
camping, music and other to 2014 seniors in Clayton, Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
activities at Christ’s 40 Talihina and Smithville. group.
Yep, Open Mic Night is back again, this
Friday night.
Maybe you haven’t become famous
(yet) but you should be? Or maybe you
just want to come jam in a fun and laid
back atmosphere? We set up the sound
system, you just show up with your Tammie Johnson
talent.
The show is for all ages, so bring your
Open Mic Night is open to all ages, for
all styles of music and spoken word family and friends for some great
performance including poetry, comedy entertainment, enjoy dinner, a cup of coffee
or a glass of local wine. You can check out
and storytelling.
Every participant of Open Mic Night some J.J.’s performances solo and with
gets a free drink and the opportunity to Bourbon Highway at http://YouTube.com/
perform in front of a friendly audience. We BourbonHighway.
start at 6 p.m.
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can
A sign-up sheet will be available or you
can call ahead if you want us to put you buy coffee — and that’s pretty close” —
and that’s just a fact. Have a great day.
down for a time slot.
Any questions, shoot us a message via
Tammie Johnson owns The Coffee Cup
Facebook, Twitter, phone or come talk to
in Poteau. When she’s not leaving a trail
us in person.
Save the date for J.J. Taylor of Bourbon of mugs and coffee paraphernalia, you’ll Carol Resch looks at all the goodies made for our Pocola Health and Rehab’s
Highway’s return to Poteau. He will be find her ferrying everyone’s kids around, Fourth of July Party. The residents and family members enjoyed a fireworks
including her own.
here Friday, July 18.
display on July 3 and also the party on the Fourth. Photo submitted
Open Mic participants invited
What's Up
at the Cup
Pocola Health, Rehab Celebrates
Pet Adoption
Until there are none . . . rescue one.
There are many good reasons to adopt a homeless dog or cat from your local
animal shelter.
Healthy, loving pets of all shapes and sizes are waiting for their second chance.
You have your choice of lots of different breeds.
Shelter volunteers are familiar with your selection and can often tell you about
the history of the animal and based on their experience can help you choose the
best fit for your family.
And best of all, you will be saving a life!
★
I'm ready.
Let's go!
If you can't adopt, you can still help animals:
• Be a hero and report any animal abuse to the proper authorities. (In the city, local police
department and outside the city limits, the sheriff's department.) You can remain anonymous
and you may prevent an animal or animals from undue suffering.
• Summer is approaching. If you see an animal left in an unattended car for more than 5
minutes during hot weather, report it to the local police department. A dog left for as little as
10 minutes can suffer heatstroke. Having windows cracked just a little will not keep the car
from heating up inside very quickly.
• Help curb pet overpopulation by reminding friends and family to spay and neuter their pets.
• If you have just an hour or two to spare a week, volunteer at your local shelter.
Whe
re
• Animal shelters are always in need of dog and cat food donations.
I'm are yo
wai
u
ting ?
.
Poteau Valley Humane Society
has many sizes, shapes, and breeds
of dogs and cats currently available for adoption.
Call 918-649-0986 for information on how you can
adopt your next best “furry” friend!
We are at www.poteaupets.org on the web or
Brian R. McLaughlin
Facebook.com/poteauvalleyhumanesociety
Attorney At Law
(918) 647-1170
We are located at 326 Industrial Blvd. in Poteau
HEAVENER
TAG
103 E. Ave. C, Heavener
918-653-2236
Evans & Miller
Funeral Home
918-647-2238
Poteau
Tag Office
www.poteautagagency.com
Young’s
Heavener Farm
& Poultry Supply
Pharmacy
500 Main Street, Heavener
(918) 653-4787

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