Audit Shows City of Coalgate In Good Financial Shape
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Audit Shows City of Coalgate In Good Financial Shape
MARTHARENE BRUNER with Dr. R.J. Helton and staff at Helton Rural Health Clinic prior to a retirement luncheon held in Martharene’s honor. From left (front) – Cheyenne Price, Robin Wilson, Martharene Bruner, Dr. R.J. Heton, Tosha Haley, Lee Simpson; (back) – Kim Beal, Lisa Nichols, Delilah Pebworth, Whitney Ward, and Kelly Dority, from left. Story and additional pictures page A-6. COALGATE Volume 128 Number 49 COALGATE, OKLAHOMA 74538 RECORD REGISTER Coal County (USPS 120140) 50¢ Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Audit Shows City of Coalgate In Good Financial Shape An audit report presented to the Coalgate City Council on January 30 shows Coalgate to be in good financial standing. The audit was conducted for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, by William K. Gauer, CPA, of Watonga, Oklahoma. The report shows the city having net assets of $12,979,755, which reflects a 3.3% ($415,666) increase over 2010. The largest portion of the city’s assets ($9,348,306 or 72%) reflects its investments in capital assets such as land, buildings, equipment and infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities and other immovable assets), less any related debt used to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. The assets are used to provide services to residents and therefore are not available for future spending. Although the city’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. In 2010, there were restrictions on $1,000,395 or 7.96%; however, as of June 30, 2011, the city had increased the restricted net assets to $1,016,823 but lowering the percentage to 7.83% in resources that were subject to external restrictions on how they could be used. This leaves unrestricted net assets of $2,614,626 or 20% that may be used to meet the city’s ongoing obligations to residents and creditors, if needed. This is a $40,121 decrease from 2010. In 2011, most of the city’s general service programs were supported by General Revenues that represent $2,281,236 or just over 79% of total citywide revenues. In 2010, $2,391,021 of total citywide revenues was made available from general service programs. There is a $109,785 decrease from 2010 to 2011. Most of the decrease seen in General Revenues for 2011 was from a decrease in Operating and Capital Grants, $345,870 in 2010 to $44,790 that was available in 2011, and a decrease in Oil and Gas activity to $188,116 citywide. Charges for service revenues in 2011 represent $1,126,059 or 39.1% of total revenues and are used to support programs related to intergovernmental indirect services, public safety, environmental services, public works, recreation and community services, and community development services. This is an increase from 2010 when $982,584 was available. The Coal County Election Board office will be open Friday, February 10, and Monday, February 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for early voting in the Coalgate Board of Education Office. At stake in the election is Office #2. Candidates are in- cumbent Larry Thompson and challenger Larry McCollum. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, February 14, said Vicky Salmon, Secretary of the Continued on Page A-7 Voting Starts Friday For Coalgate School Board Election Continued on Page A-7 2011-2012 COALGATE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS pose for a photo at the 2012 Winter Ball sponsored by parents of the cheerleaders. From left (front) – Stephanie Woods, Brooke Heskett, Racheal Denton, Jacie Farris, Jenniffer Palmer; (back) – Haylee Willis, Alyson Chapman, Claudia Baker-Powell, Brianna Walkup, and Makaylyn McNutt. PAGE A-2—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Over the years we have run many wedding announcements, but the most enjoyable one I have ever read appeared in the Chicago Tribune. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Society Wedding: A Swinging Social Soiree’ For too long, Berwyn-Cicero society has complained of receiving all too little attention vis-à-vis the North Shore, Barrington Hills, Oak Brook Flossmoor, and other local habitats of high society. We want to do something about this. The Berwyn-Cicero (B-C, as it is known in fashionable circles) social season opened last weekend with the celebrated nuptials of Mildred Annalee Kelton to Albert Michael Mortone at two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, June 2, 1979, in the First Presbyterian Church, River Forest. Miss Kelton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kelton of Berwyn, was lovely in a traditional white wedding gown. Her maid of honor, Phyllis Simmons of Cicero, wore a yellow lace gown, with her other attendants in blue lace. The groom, best man and ushers were resplendent in powder-blue tuxedos from Henry’s Formal Wear, Cicero. Miss Kelton, eighteen, attended Wheeling High School, Wheeling, Illinois, departing prior to completion of degree requirement, and is now, hopefully, between jobs. Mr. Mortone, twenty-five, said that he is legitimately unemployed, receiving compensation from the State of Illinois. Miss Kelton was given away in holy matrimony by her father in a traditional ceremony, highlighted by usher Frank Bascom of Cicero yelling, “Yahoo!” as the couple exchanged rings. The remaining ten minutes of the ceremony were omitted. The couple departed the church in a shower of rice in a late-model Chevrolet and were driven to a reception at the respected Berwyn Elks Club. About one hundred of B-C’s smart set attended the reception, dancing to the tuneful tunes of an unnamed guitar-accordion-drum band playing pleasurable polkas. Club manager and master of B-C soirees, George Lundgren, chose tablecloths, but no centerpieces, for simple elegance. Lundgren sold whisky, gin, and setups were available. He said the band broke for dinner at 4:30 pm as guests dined buffet style on roast beef, broasted chicken, mostaccioli, macaroni salad, and various Jell-O molds. After dinner, ethnic dancing continued, and at about eight o’clock the traditional fighting commenced. While dancing with the groom’s sister, Simone, Mr. Bascom observed his wife touch dancing with the groom’s fifteen-year-old brother, Marty. Mr. Bascom subjected Marty Mortone to physical abuse and threatened severe violence. A check of the social register maintained by the Berwyn Department of Public Safety indicates our Mr. Bascom is a man of his word. The Mortones are a close, old-line Cicero family, and brother Jerome Mortone laid Mr. Bascom upside the head with a full champagne bottle, according to other prominent guests. At this point several others joined in the fisticuffs, including the groom. So many, in fact, that the uniformed Berwyn policeman on duty at the wedding reception instructed Mr. Lundgren to call for assistance. Local authorities say it is “customary” to have a policeman at Berwyn wedding receptions, where, “fights are quite common.” Two local gendarmes, respondent in dark-blue uniforms, arrived to join the festivities. “The entire place was up for grabs,” said one. Social-scene observers note that this was a truly superlative affair, attended, finally by ;the entire Saturday night shift of the Berwyn Police Department – the measure of any social occasion. Brandishing dark, solid-wood nightsticks (absolutely smashing accessories with the blue uniforms), police waded into the boisterous gathering of B-C society. “I couldn’t believe what I saw,” said one veteran policeman. “Glasses, champagne bottles and beer bottles were flying. Everyone in the place was fighting – like a Western movie barroom brawl. They didn’t even pay any attention to us.” (For the record – the bride and groom and their parents said it was a nice reception ruined by police intervention.) “When we stepped between people fighting, they turned on us,” another policeman said. “It was frightening: a dozen of us against one hundred of them. They’d throw us to the floor, stomp us, and go back to fighting. We couldn’t arrest anybody; it was all we could do to hold on to our guns and nightsticks. They threw most of us back down the stairs. “The bride was getting in her licks, too. Her wedding gown was torn to pieces. The band members had extended their microphone stands as far as they would go and were swinging them like baseball bats to protect themselves from the guests,” he said. Police from a local park district, Cicero, and other surrounding communities were called in, about forty- to forty-five officers in all. “We restored order, announced that the reception was over, and told the guests to disperse,” a police spokesman said. The crowd went outside, where fighting continued. Guns were drawn when one guest flattened two policeman with a table leg. Passersby reportedly joined in the fighting. The pugilism continued inside the two paddy wagons and in front of the Berwyn Police Department, where guests not yet under arrest met the police vehicles’ arrival. More than one dozen were hospitalized. Only twelve were arrested, according to authorities, “because we wanted to get out of there while we were still alive.” A local judge, resplendent in floor-length black robes, set bonds at $5,000 to $15,000 each. Neck braces and arm slings are the height of fashion this week at the Berwyn Police Department. A good time was had by all, at what is being called the most exciting B-C social event since last year’s Southwest Cook County Chapter 205 of the National Association of Women in Construction’s Candlelight Bowl. The couple is at home in Cicero following the groom’s release from Cook County Jail Tuesday evening. Honeymoon plans have been postponed ending trial. We wish the young couple all the best – in court, at future B-C welterweight wedding receptions, and in returning those armless, blood-spattered tuxedos to Henry’s Formal Wear. We anxiously await the wedding photos. —CC— And speaking of marriage, here is my favorite story of the week . . . Recently engaged, Dan Samolla asked his Aunt Jane, who has been married to his Uncle Bob for 34 years, what she thought was the key to the success of their long union. She began, “We try not to argue, and we respect each other’s privacy – At this point Uncle Bob interrupted. “She works days and I work nights,” he said. —CC— Last of all, if you are having problems in your marriage, maybe you need to buy a bird. The chirping may help you and your wife get along better. The birds have been a blessing to the folks living in Lancaster, California. Crime is down in this city on the desert fringe of Los Angeles County, and Mayor R. Rex Parris is sure Continued on Page A-3 Three Rivers & Amish Store 405 S. 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If anyone has information on these steers, please contact Country Comments Continued from Page A-2 he knows one reason: It’s the chirping. “Do you feel that?” he asked as he inched forward in his cowboy boots on a city sidewalk, anticipating a calming sensation from the faint sound of birds above his head. The chirps subconsciously discourage criminality, Mr. Parris says: “Everybody is now in a better mood, a better place.” Those chirps aren’t from here. The mayor bought them in recordings from England, and for the past 10 months he has had his city play them over 70 speakers along a half mile of Lancaster Boulevard, blended with mellow synthesizer tones, five hours a day. His claim: The bird song and music calm citizens by fine-tuning brain chemicals. Minor crimes in Lancaster fell about 15% last year, compared with 2010, says the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, this city being part of the county, and serious crimes fell about 6%. “We’re not seeing that impulse-control crime,” Mr. Parris says. “It has just been astonishing to us how the community has changed as a result of a one-half-mile stretch.” Some people are skeptical. Laura Dugan, an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Maryland, says public officials often claim their initiatives reduce crime, but without sufficient evidence for their assertions. “There’s also a drop in crime in every other major and minor city, so just because somebody tries something and you see a drop in crime, it doesn’t mean it necessarily caused it,” Ms. Dugan says of Lancaster’s piped-in birds. Lancaster was already seeing a multiyear decline in crime before the birds, says Robert Jonsen, captain of the Lancaster Sheriff Station. That’s because city officials worked more closely with police, increased public engagement and improved Lancaster Boulevard, he says. But the boulevard bird song is an important element in the effort to decrease crime, Mr. Jonsen says. It has also carried over into other parts of town, he says, as visitors bring the mellow vibes back to their neighborhoods. Many locals believe in the birds. Maria Elena Grado, who runs the Lemon Leaf Café near speakers playing the bird music, says the area was “crime infested” when she opened in 2006. The birds, and a broader upgrade of the area, have had a positive impact on the demeanor of customers, she says. “Everybody laughed at the idea, but people don’t even realize the things that make them tick.” Mr. Parris, who is also a practicing personal-injury attorney, says he got interested in ways to affect brain chemistry because he wanted to be more persuasive in court. “Once you recognize that all of this happens because of chemicals in the brain, you look at how do we affect those chemicals.” Mr. Parris saw a way to test tweets after he became the part-time mayor of Lancaster in 2008. The city has about 157,000 residents. Frank Zappa and Judy Garland both lived there at some point. Mr. Parris first recorded birds in his backyard, but decided in early 2011 to spend his own money commissioning a composition from Julian Treasure, a sound consultant based near London. Mr. Treasure used recorded chirps from Europe, blended with water sounds and what he calls “uplifting musical figures.” Mr. Treasure’s firm, The Sound Agency Ltd., previously had installed bird sounds in bathrooms of some BP PLC gas stations in Europe. A BP spokesman says the bird sounds resulted in compliments from customers. Bird sounds can reduce cortisol and adrenaline, which are produced by the human body in response to stress, Mr. Treasure says. Ever since early man had to worry about forest predators, he says, people found singing birds reassuring. “We’ve learned over hundreds of thousands of years it’s when they stop that we need to worry,” he says. It is plausible that Lancaster’s bird sounds would have their claimed effect on crime, says Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist at McGill University, as long as an individual genuinely found that sound pleasing and songbirds were used. “The obvious thing is it can’t be the sound of vultures ripping apart a bison or anything,” he says. Mr. Treasure says he isn’t certain what birds are on the recordings. Ben Sheldon, a University of Oxford field-ornithology professor, upon listening to a segment, says he detects male songbirds such as the robin, wren, blackbird and perhaps a bit of the Great Tit. Their message to females, he says: “I’m here, are you unattached?” There may be precedent. Doha, Qatar’s Aspire Park serenades visitors with recorded birds. Walid Bachir, section head-public domain at the park’s management agency, thinks the sounds do help modulate behavior. “Otherwise, we might have more fighting between visiting groups or kids,” he says. Mind control isn’t just for the birds. The London Underground plays classical music in some stations to create a more crime-free environment, says a spokeswoman for transport for London. U.K.-based Compound Security Systems Ltd. sells a device to repel loitering teens with a frequency adults can’t hear. It also appears not to bother dogs. Greg Budney, audio curator at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library, a renowned collection of recorded bird song, says he has had requests to use the collection for medical purposes but hasn’t heard of bird song being used to fight crime. Neither has Charles Sczuroski, a senior trainer at the National Crime Prevention Council. But broadcasting bird song meshes with the concept of crime prevention through environmental design, he says, in which cities might improve lighting or play cheerful music in public spaces. If chirping influences ne’er-do-wells, “It really does not surprise me.” — John Letzing Wall Street Journal the sheriff’s office at 580927-2121. Traffic Citations The following traffic citations issued by the Coal County Sheriff’s Office were filed in Coal County District Court between Tuesday, January 31 and Monday, February 6: Gregorio Miguel, Dallas, TX – No driver’s license; speeding. Jason Matthew Wallesch, Allen, TX – Speeding. Justin Leroy Anderson, Holdenville, OK – Speeding. Adam Curtis Gatlin, McAlester, OK – Speeding. Jessie Odell Breger, Coalgate, OK – Driving under suspension 2nd and subsequent; no insurance; failure to pay taxes due state. Quinton L. Smith, Heavener, OK – Speeding. PAGE A-4—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Service Held For Olivia Zenola Isbell Funeral services for Olivia Zenola (Coffee) Isbell, a longtime Coalgate resident, were held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Coalgate Church of Christ with Mr. Lloyd McElhaney officiating. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Isbell was born March 24, 1917 in Parker, OK to James Arthur and Julia Bell (Griffin) Coffee and passed away January 31, 2012 in Coalgate at the age of 94. She married L. B. Isbell on December 24, 1936 in Coalgate. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1985. Mrs. Isbell was a homemaker and a member of the Coalgate Church of Christ. Survivors include grandchildren, Zenola Isbell, Stephanie Goff, Justin Isbell and Brandy Melott; great grandchildren, Morgan McComb, Gracie Zepeda, Juan Zepeda, Devin Isbell, Makaila Hees, Kiah Lawrence, Aireina Lawrence, Ciara Lawrence; sisterin-law, Gladys Coffee; daughterin-law, Carla Isbell; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jimmy Isbell; grandson, Billy Cameron; four brothers and five sisters. Pallbearers were Bobby Franks, Larry McCollum, Gary Funeral services for Jesse William Yother, a longtime Coalgate resident, will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Mr. Ralph Crow officiating. Family night will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate. Jesse was born December 10, 1940 in Coalgate to Oliver Wilburn and Pauline (James) Yother and passed away February 6, 2012 in Atoka at the age of 71. He graduated from Coalgate High School and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo. Jesse was a construction/cement finisher. Survivors include his children, Jesse Dean Yother of Tushka, Genise Yother of Coalgate and Guinn, Carl Coffee, James Elkins, Gary Coffee, Chris Alarid and Ronald Coffee. Service Thursday For Jesse William Yother It’s future, Plan Plan ahead. It’s your you future. ahead It’s your future and your choice. At Brown»s Funeral Service we»ll guide you through the process of prearranging your funeral wishes. We offer a variety of payment plans to –t almost every lifestyle. You may choose to pay in full, or select a payment plan from 12 months to 10 years. It’s your choice. We also offer life insurance and monuments. Call Jeremy Burris for a no-obligation consultation. B Funeral Service 400 W. Queen Coalgate, OK 580-927-6915 or 927-2101 Brown’s Legislative Briefing Friday The first Coal County legislative briefing for the current session of the Oklahoma Legislature will be held Friday, February 10, 12:00 noon at the Brandin’ Iron Café in Coalgate. State Rep. Paul Roan, Sen. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Susan Paddack and Rep. Donnie Condit plan to attend the briefing. The legislators will take questions from the audience and address important issues affecting Coal County and the state of Oklahoma. Local legislative briefings are an opportunity for citizens to learn what is happening at our State Capitol. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The next briefing is scheduled for Friday, March 9. LEGAL NOTICE (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 1 & 8, 2012, 2t) The Coal County Fair Board Election will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Coal Court Courthouse from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The filing period will be on Monday, February 6, 2012, — Friday, February 10, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the County Clerk’s Office. Positions up for re-election are now held by District 1—Faye Cagle, District 2—Joel Sexton and District 3—Dellora Miles. NOW MEETING ON TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS COALGATE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ~ Meetings Will Start at 6:30 pm ~ Meetings will be led by Tisha Wilson and pastoral staff will be available for free counseling. Pastor Billy Wilson is a licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and Pastors Linda Wilson and Mary Jo Johnson are licensed counselors. Tisha has over come destructive habits and long to help you do the same. We are here to help you be free from destructive habits and move into a fulfilling life. We invite anyone who feels unloved or alone to come enjoy friendship with others who are having the same problems. WE want YOU TO KNOW THAT Jesus loves you just the way you are today and wants to be your friend. Church phone: 580-92-3020 LPXLP Pastor Billy’s cell: 580-927-5588 LaJuana Garcia and husband Scott of Centrahoma, OK; grandchildren, Jessica Stout, Wesley Yother, Vanessa Yother, Alyssia Shores, Brittany Dunn, Dustin Ray, Colton Ray, Courtney Tate, Kourtney, Autum, and Caylin; great grandchildren, Trevor Stout, Keaton Dunn, and Memphis Wayne; sister, Sue Palmer of Coalgate; along with nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Wilma Jeanette Smallwood, and LaJuana Crain; son, Larry Yother and special friend, Jessie Erlene Taylor. Pallbearers will be Tony Taylor, Steven Flowers, Corky Acosta, Kenny Pebworth, Ray Don Blackburn, and Glenn Hyde. Honorary bearers will be Johnny Cagle, Don McCollum, Paul King, Wesley Yother, Dustin Ray and Colton Ray. LEGAL NOTICE (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 1, 8, & 15, 2012, 3t) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF COAL COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA Caroline Annette Wortman and Jeffrey Wortman, Plaintiff, vs. The known and unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, successors, trustees and assigns, immediate and remote, of the following named deceased persons, to wit: John Wesley, et al., Defendants. Case No. CV-2012- 4 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The known and unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, successors, trustees and assigns, immediate and remote, of the following named deceased persons, to wit: John Wesley, a Full Blood Choctaw Indian, roll number 3394; Elias Wesley; Lamis Wesley, also known as Laymis Wesley; Sylline Wesley, also known as Sulline Wesley, also known as Sullene Wesley; Elsey Wesley, also known as Etsey Wesley; Malissy Wesley; Austin McKee, Jesse McGee, also known as Jessie McKee; Bettie Wesley, also known as Betty Wesley; Selin McKee, also known as Selin Jones; Butler McKee; Quitman Jones; P.A. Norris; Howard Jones; Helen Jones, also known as Helen Mae Jones, and the spouse of the above named defendants; GREETINGS You, the above named defendants, and the unknown successors, officers, trustees and assigns of the above named defendants, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Coal County, Oklahoma, in case numbered CV-2012-4, styled, Caroline Annette Wortman and Jeffrey Wortman, Plaintiffs, vs. The known and unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, successors, trustees and assigns, immediate and remote, of the following named deceased persons, to wit: John Wesley, et al., by plaintiffs’ petition filed herein on the 27th day of January 2012; that in said petition the plaintiffs alleges that Caroline Annette Wortman and Jeffrey Wortman are the owners of the full, legal and equitable title and they are in the peaceable possession of the following described real property situated in Coal County, Oklahoma, to-wit: Lots 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 in Block 22 of the Town of Tupelo, Coal County, Oklahoma. You are further notified that in said petition the plaintiffs allege that you and each of you are claiming some right, title, interest, lien, estate or equity in and to the said real property adverse to the said Caroline Annette Wortman and Jeffrey Wortman; that such claims are wholly without right and constitute clouds upon title to the said real property and that plaintiffs are entitled to have such clouds canceled and removed herein. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed by the said plaintiffs on or before the 19th day of March, 2012, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment and decree quieting Caroline Annette Wortman and Jeffrey Wortman’s fee simple title to the above described real property will be entered forever barring you from asserting any interest in or to the above described real property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on the 27th day of January, 2012. Rachel Fuller, Court Clerk By:Michelle Lampkin Deputy Court Clerk J. FRANK WOLF, III, OBA #11577 Rabon, Wolf & Rabon 402 E. Jackson P.O. Box 726 Hugo, OK 74743 Phone: (580) 326-6427 Fax: (580) 326-6032 Attorneys for Plaintiffs LEGAL NOTICE (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 1 & 8, 2012, 2t) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF COAL COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA FIRST UNITED BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, A State Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Donald Dodd, Dina Dodd, John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Occupants, Defendants. Case No. CJ-2011-31 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE is given that on the 13th day of March, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock, at the District Courthouse in Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for sale and sell for cash, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, with appraisement, all that certain real estate in Coal County, Oklahoma, towit: The North 85 feet of Lot Thirteen (13) and the West 33 feet of the North 85 feet of Lot Twelve (12), Block Twenty (20), City of Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma subject to taxes and tax sales, said property being duly appraised at $4,000.00. Said sale is subject to confirmation by the District Court of Coal County, Oklahoma. Minimum bid allowed shall be two-thirds that appraised value. Sale will be made pursuant to an Order of Sale issued upon a judgment entered in the District Court of Coal County, Oklahoma, in CJ-2011-31, wherein First United Bank and Trust Company is Plaintiff and Donald Dodd, Dina Dodd, et al., are Defendants, to satisfy said judgment of the Plaintiff against the defendant Dina Dodd in rem and Donald Dodd, in this cause for the sum of $3,458.14, plus accruing interest until the date of judgment and thereafter at the lawful rate until paid, plus late fees as allowed by the Note; plus reasonable attorney’s fees, plus all costs reasonably incurred, accrued and accruing, plus any abstracting costs paid by Plaintiff, all by reason of Defendant’s default on the note and mortgage sued on herein for all sums of which let execution issue. Witness my hand this 27th day of January, 2012. S)Roy Deck Sheriff of Coal County, Oklahoma Matt B.Mickle Mickle Law Offices 323 W. Main Street Durant, OK 74701 580-924-7777 telephone 580-924-2600 fax COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE A-5 Coalgate Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God 508 E. Dyer St. Coalgate, OK. 580-927-2156 “A Light In A Dark World” EVERYONE IS WELCOME Come And Enjoy The Light Of Christ Pastor, Delbert White Gospel Singing Every 3rd Saturday Night at 7 pm —Photo submitted COALGATE SCHOOL AWARDED GRANT — Emerson Elementary School was pleased to receive Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation grants that will help promote classroom projects. Shown from left – Jim Jenson, Principal, Emerson Elementary; Beth Brown, Shamrock Bank; and Emerson teachers LaDonna Flowers and Cindy Mead. Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Awards School Grants Coalgate Public Schools has received grants in the amount of $975 from the Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation. The grants are part of the Foundation’s Classroom Enhancement Grant Program. The funds will be used to promote classroom projects ranging from educational field trips to funding a traveling author. The Foundation has three different grants available to Oklahoma communities: Classroom Enhancement Grants, Classroom Teacher Scholar- Large Selection of Designer Eyewear Custom Contact Lens fitting E Elliott Vision Care Jeff Elliott, O.D. 1139 North Hills Centre Ada, OK (580)332-6000 James Troyer Phone: 580-428-3159 J & N Construction General Construction Custom Steel Buildings, Metal Roofs Free Estimates Route 5 Box 445 Coalgate, OK 74538 Jaxyn Lewis Page Arrives ville, GA. He also has Jaxyn Lewis Page a great, great aunt and was born February uncle, Betty and John 4, 2012, weighed Edwards of Coal9 lbs. and was gate. Jaxyn’s 21 inches long. dad, Andrew, is He is the son of a graduate of St. Andrew and AlyAndrew’s Unison Horne Page versity where he of Newnan, GA. played basketball Grandparents are Jim and his mother, AlyPage of Coalgate, Kathy son, is a former OU softball McCabe of Franklin, VA, and Mike and Jan Horne of Fayette- player. Coal County District Court Records Misdemeanors Travis Coy Walton – Assault and battery. Evangelina E. Gomez – Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Civil Ford Motor Credit Corp. vs Jaime Arcos – Indebtedness. Small Claims FirstBank vs Justin Levi Holifield – Money judgment. FirstBank vs Justin Franklin – Money judgment. Divorces Tommy Lynn Wood vs Vickie Lynn Yarbrough – Legal separation. YOUR HOME COVERED? Earthquake Coverage from Farmers includes Masonry, Veneer and a reasonable deductible. Call me for a quote Business Life Joe Howell Insurance Insuring you since ‘82 114 N. Main • Coalgate, Ok 74538 ships and Community Grants. The ROCF was founded in 1995 by Carolyn Watson, CEO of Shamrock Bank, to actively work to improve the quality of life in selected rural Oklahoma communities. The program promotes education, community appearance, economic development and art and humanities. Since its inception, the ROCF has awarded over $750,000.00 in grants to improve the quality of life in rural Oklahoma. “I don’t want people in the rural communities to miss out on things,” Mrs. Watson explains. “And I want to be able to give back to the communities that support the banks.” “In the past 17 years since inception, the Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation has made a tremendous impact within these communities,” says Nancy B. Anthony, Executive Director of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. “Carolyn has created an invaluable gift to these communities that will continue to support enrichment activities and projects for generations to come.” Grant applications and additional information may be obtained from Shamrock Bank’s website at www.shamrockbank.com or from the Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation’s website at www.occf. org/rural/index.php. 580-927-3241 “From Starter Homes to High End” “most homes built in 90 days” LEGAL NOTICE (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 8, 2012, 1t) The Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation System (SORTS) will be holding an open forum February 10, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Big Five Community Services, Inc., 210 N. Main, Coalgate, OK. The purpose of the meeting is to take comments and suggestions on our applications for funding of the FTA Public Transportation Program operated in Coalgate. SORTS staff will be on hand to answer questions and take comments on the current operations of the program and future needs of the community. Free transportation to the meeting is available upon request. For more information please contact SORTS Director Allen Leaird at 1-580-9245331. An Equal Opportunity Employer LPXLP ! Home Auto ≈now serving coal county and surrounding areas∆ PAGE A-6—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 MICHAEL L. DIAL, D.D.S. Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 104 Ruth Avenue, Atoka •Crowns • Bridges • Fillings •Root Canals •Cosmetic Dentistry •Oral Surgery •Teeth Whitening •Sedation Office hours by appointment (580) n't forget to download your 2x2889-2505 ads Major credit cards accepted e this week. e Ad Name to download. rom OPS for the 2x2 ads.) re in your newspaper. MONEY PROBLEMS? BANKRUPTCY MAY BE THE ANSWER EK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2012. Call for Free Consultation 1-800-658-1596 (918) 423-0421 OKLAHOMA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK HELP WANTED EXP. 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The grass was gone and there was a very small hay crop. Hay was selling at outrageous prices. Most of it wasn’t even good hay that had much nutritional value. The National weather service says that drought is expected to persist. The weather service is predicting a return of dry weather and the ongoing La Nina conditions for 2012. For years Texas has been trying to buy or take water from Southeast Oklahoma. We have made new laws and have had numerous lawsuits over selling water to Texas. They have been defeated in the Court but keep coming back. Approximately 30 years ago Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma signed an agreement called the Red River compact. In this document, these four states established guidelines for the use of water from the Red River. The water that flows into the Red River from Oklahoma helps dilute particles and pollutants. If this water is prevented from entering the Red River, municipalities downstream could incur higher water treatment costs, and farmers could find the water too salty to use for irrigation. If this occurs, Oklahoma could be sued to cover this increased cost. On June 10, 2010 the Oklahoma Water Resources Board voted to sell storage rights for Sardis Lake to Oklahoma City to satisfy the debt owed to the Government for building the lake. The Oklahoma Water Re- sources Board also assumed it had the right to permit almost 90% of Sardis Lake yield to Oklahoma City without regard to tribal claims. The OWRB voted December 13, 2011, to allow their lawyers to sue the citizens of Southeast Oklahoma to adjudicate all water rights, not just permitted rights but constitutional riparian rights, in the Kiamichi, Clear Boggy, Muddy Boggy, North Boggy and McGee Creek Basins and all their tributaries. They claim this action is necessary because of the lawsuit filed by the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. This lawsuit will force landowners in these basins to pay, not only to defend their water rights, but for the legal costs the state will incur in suing them. If landowners refuse to participate in this litigation they may risk losing heir riparian water rights. As citizens of Oklahoma and Southeast Oklahoma we should all be concerned about WATER MATTERS. We must pay attention to water policy. Some of the leadership in the legislature has said that Water Legislation is one of the most important issues on the agenda this year. Please go back and read the article in your local paper last week on OUR SHARED WATER FUTURE. WHAT EVERY OKLAHOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW, by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. We must tell all the elected persons that represent us that WATER MATTERS. S)Alene Arnold Letter to the Editor February 6, 2012 A question for all landowners: Water – Whose is it? This subject has been at the center of controversy for the past several years. When asked about the continued shortsighted efforts to sell water to Texas or give control to Oklahoma City, many people in southeastern Oklahoma will say. The Indians are gonna take care of it. Recently, (Dec. 13, 2011) the State of Oklahoma, through the OWRB (Oklahoma Water Resources Board), voted to authorize the State Attorney General to file steam adjudication lawsuits against landowners in Atoka, Coal and other southeastern Oklahoma counties to determine, in the courts, the ownership and right to use all water in the streams on your land, with the legal costs of such action being passed on to you – the landowner. Should a property owner decide not to fight such action, your water rights maybe granted to other parties. What’s wrong with this picture? Whatever happened to our riparian rights? It’s time to stand up and stand together. In the interest of future generations, I remain S)Jim Cox 580-258-400 Oklahoman for Responsible Water Policy www.orwp.net Martharene Bruner Puts Away Her Dust Cloth Everyone knows Martharene Bruner. She has been a fixture around Lehigh and Coalgate for almost 85 years — and she has undoubtedly done more housecleaning the past half-century than anyone in Coal County. On February 2, Martharene was guest of honor at a retirement luncheon hosted by Dr. R.J. Helton and his staff at Helton Rural Health Clinic where Martharene dusted, swept, mopped and tidied up the past 17 years. Martharene has decided it’s time to put away the dust cloths, brooms and mops and retire. To say that Martharene will now be a lady of leisure would be an exaggeration. Rocking away the days is just not Martharene’s style. She’s enjoying being at home, she said, “But I miss going to work every day and I still catch myself watching the clock to see if it’s time to go. I’m staying home right now doing things I didn’t get to do while I was working. Picking up and cleaning up around here.” Old habits are hard to break. In addition to working for Dr. Helton, Martharene worked 40 years for Wanda Belletini and Margaret Hill. “I also worked for Dr. Byrd about 30 years when I was working for Wanda,” she said. Add a few other people along the way, and that’s a lot of cleaning! Martharene will celebrate her 85th birthday on March 16, but she’s still in good health and has more energy than a lot of 40-year-old people. She has had cataract surgery and “on my second pacemaker,” and she’s still going strong. Martharene has lived in Lehigh all her life and graduated Booker T. Washington High School in Coalgate in 1946. Her husband, Chauncy Bruner, passed away in 2003. She has one son, Jerry Bates, from a previous marriage, and five stepchildren. She is an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lehigh. A glimpse of MartharenE’s life. The photo on the left is Martharene’s 1946 graduation picture at Booker T. Washington High School. The lady with Martharene and the birthday cake is Linda Heinz. CAXCA Audit Shows City of Coalgate In Good Financial Shape Continued from Page 1 The distribution of citywide programs expenses is broken down as follows: Public safety 34%, enterprise funds 36%, general government 20%, streets 7%, parks and recreation 1%, swimming pool 1%, and cemetery 1%. The city’s general government fund is still being affected by fluctuating revenues as a result of local activity from oil and gas leases and the increased sales tax generated directly as well as indirectly by the oil and gas industry. These new revenues, when available, are being treated as a windfall and are being used for investment and capital improvements. Sales tax revenues started to stabilize in 2011. Citizens continue to shop locally as a result of high fuel prices, and business activity related to drilling operations in the immediate area has increased. The old Wrangler building is occupied by a growing machine company (A&W) with over 20 employees. The Voting Starts Friday For Coalgate School Board Election Continued from Page 1 Coal County election Board. “Anyone who is eligible and in line at the polling place at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day will be entitled to vote,” Salmon added. The following precinct polling places will be open on February 14: #3 Centrahoma Community Building, #4 Cottonwood Baptist Church, #5 Coalgate VFW Post, #6 Valley Insurance Building (back entrance), #7 Coalgate Public Library, #9 Clarita Community Building, #10 Olney School Lunchroom, and #11 Lehigh Fire Department. Proof of Identity Required to Vote Oklahoma law now requires all registered voters to show proof of identity before voting. You may show your valid driver’s license, state identification card, or the voter identification card sent to you by the County Election Board. If you do not have proof of identity with you, you may vote only by provisional ballot. For more information on the proof of identity law, visit www. elections.ok.gov. Salmon urges voters to take their voter identification cards with them to the polls. “Your voter identification card can help precinct officials find your name in the precinct registry, and it may also help them resolve the problem if you are not listed in the precinct registry,” she said. Voters whose names are not found in the precinct registry, or a voter who disagrees with the information shown in the registry, may need to cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is sealed in a special envelope and counted after Election Day if the voter’s information can be verified by the County Election Board. Help Available for Physically Incapacitated Voters Salmon said state law permits registered voters who will be unable to go to the polls because they became incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, to vote on an emergency basis. “Physical incapacitation” includes a variety of conditions – injury, illness, childbirth – that prevent a person from voting in person at the polls on Election Day. If you think that you or someone you know fits into this category, contact the Coal County Election Board office at 580-927-3456 as soon as possible for more information. Girl Scout Cookie Sales Begin Girls Scouts start selling cookies door-to-door February 11. Remember, today’s Girl Scouts bring the cookies with them so you can purchase on site. However, if you’d like to purchase more than the girls can carry, larger orders can be delivered to you. With the 100-year anniversary of Girl Scouts before us, you’ll notice a new cookie on the menu for 2012. Savannah Smiles honors Girl Scouts’ centennial celebration with this refreshing lemon cookie shaped like a sweet Girl Scout smile. Other cookies on the menu include: Thin Mints (made with natural peppermint), Samoas (chewy and rich), Tagalons (peanut butter patties), Do-Si-Dos (peanut butter cremes) and Trefoils (delicate tasting shortbread). The cost of these delicious cookies is $4.00 per box. The Cookie Program activity is the nation ‘s largest girl-led business and leading financial literacy program for girls. It is a key element of the Girl Scout Leadership experience. So when a Girl Scout shows up at your door, be sure and be ready to get your delicious cookies and enjoy. If you need to contact a Girl Scout in your area, you can call 580258-0017. CONSTRUCTION WE ALSO BUILD HOMES R.W. CONSTRUCTION We build homes and additions. New homes 68 to 78 ft. brick & rock, architecture, shingles, concrete or wood foundation, Argon & Low E windows, custom cabinets, granite countertops included in price. Call us today for Free Estimate. 918-470-2148 J & S Logistics, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Commercial CDL Drivers Wanted ~ Regional ~ Cross-Country ~ $1,000 Sign On Bonus Average pay $800 to $1,100 weekly Exceptional Home Time Medical - Vision Insurance Opportunities for Additional Bonuses Call Joe or Alisha (580)857-2000 Choctaw Nation has three small businesses in the Industrial Park and continues to add jobs. Construction related to the oil and gas industry increased, which aids in the diversity of jobs available and opportunities for Coalgate citizens. In other matters, the Council granted a variance and building permit to Eddie and Kealy Merritt for a new mobile home at 509 E. Virgil; an occupation license to John and Alysha Ladner for Rock Star Video and Pure Nutrition at 33 N. Main; and an occupation license to Tommy Griffin for Tommy’s Tans at 33 N. Main. In response to an inquiry from the Coalgate RecordRegister as to why occupation licenses are not obtained prior to a business being established, Council members noted that certain procedures should be followed in advance, including the approval of an occupation license. Potential new business owners should visit City Hall to obtain this information. The Council also approved the following items: • The installation of a street light behind Circle N Market in front of E&S Automotive for security reasons. • A mutual aid agreement between the City of Coalgate and the Coal County commissioners. The agreement, which is renewed annually, is for materials and labor to complete jobs performed. • Coalgate’s Annual Cleanup Day on April 21. • Annual waiver of PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) for the Coalgate Housing Authority. The waiver is the City of Coalgate’s portion for the Meals on Wheels program. City Manager Roger Cosper reported on the status of the new Emergency Services Building, saying he expects the slab to be poured around the end of February or early March. The city has started compiling a list of structures and properties for abatement and condemnation, Cosper told the Council. He asked Council members to take a look around their wards for any properties that need to be included on the list. He hopes to have the list finished and presented to the Council this spring, he said. In response to telephone calls from citizens requesting information on this year’s OHFA (Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency) housing applications, Cosper said the City of Coalgate is not accepting applications at this time. OHFA will hold a drawing on February 16 that will decide which communities are chosen. If Coalgate is drawn, a notice will be published in the Coalgate Record-Register. COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE A-7 ATOKA LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE EVERY MONDAY 11:00 NOON Weekly Market Report Monday, February 6, 2012 SALE RESULTS CATTLE SOLD 841 STEERS 200 - 300 lb .......$1.25 - $2.47.5 300 - 400 lb....... $1.21 - $1.97.5 400 - 500 lb....... $1.31 - $1.89 500 - 600 lb....... $1.31 - $1.66 600 700 lb........$1.29 - $1.59 HEIFERS 200 - 300 lb .......$1.20 $2.00 300 - 400 lb....... $1.17 - $2.22.5 400 - 500 lb....... $1.14 - $1.89 500 - 600 lb....... $1.09 - $1.65 600 - 700 lb........$1.25 - $1.55 PAIRS 900-1225 • STOCKER COWS 950-1175 • PACKER COWS .70¢-.86¢ • LOW DRESSING .50¢-.69¢ • PACKER BULLS .85¢-.97¢ BULL NONE • BABY CALVES 125-300O& OPERsell- Owners & Operators Phil & Paula Hatridge Mob. 918-424-1754 ~ Office 580-889-3264 PO Box 1103 - Atoka, Ok 74525 SELLING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 60 LONGHORN COWS W/ 20 CALVES. COWS ARE 5 YR. TO SS BRED TO BLACK BULL Coalgate Assembly of God Church 3 North Byrd • Coalgate, OK ~ Church phone: 580-927-3020 Pastors Billy and Linda Wilson, and Mary Jo Johnson Pastor Billy is a licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Pastors Linda and Mary Jo are licensed counselors ServiCe tiMeS: Sunday School 10:00 am ~ Sunday Night 6:00 pm ~ Wednesday Night 7:00 pm We at the Coalgate Assembly of God are looking for the hurt, neglected and unloved people of the community. We want you to know that Jesus loves you just the way you are today and wants to bring you into a relationship with him. Our pastors have years of experience in the deliverance ministry. We are also gifted in healing through Christ Jesus. If you are fighting addictions we are looking for you. We want you to be set free. Free counseling available by appointment Call Pastors Billy & Linda at 927-2050 or Mary Jo at 927-2898 PAGE A-8—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Tupelo Reunion Enjoyed By Many 1935 TUPELO GRADUATE KATHRYN HINK RISNER Is pictured with her grandson Steve at the Tupelo reunion. Kathryn now lives in Bartlesville. THE EARLIEST TUPELO GRADUATE AT THIS REUNION WAS FAYE HART MCCURRY. She graduated in 1929 and was escorted to the reunion by her grandson Kim Freeze. IVA MOODY VAUGHN (‘57) AND MARCINE CANIDA TOWNSEND (‘59) enjoying a visit at the gathering. LOOKING OVER SOME TUPELO Memorabilia are Sue Leader Smith and Betty Johnson Raunikar. ALL SMILES AT THE TUPELO GATHERING ARE Jessie Hokit Canida (‘49), Billye Canida Gray (‘50) and Jack Davidson (‘45). DOROTHY MOONEY JOHNSON enjoying a copy of the Tiger Alumni News. Dorothy attended Tupelo through the 8th grade and then moved to Lula. COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE A-9 Lady Wildcats Struggle In Recent Losses Revival For the Love of God —Coalgate girls need spark as regular season winds down By HERMAN BROWN Coalgate correspondent The Coalgate Lady Wildcats found two different ways to lose games last week. Coach Jim Jenson said the CHS girls suffered from a poor shooting touch at Stonewall on January 31. Coalgate then lost on the road at Holdenville on February 3. The skipper points to a flat performance as key to the loss against the Lady Wolverines Coalgate fell 39-31 to the hosting Stonewall Lady Come join in the fun with us for a Valentine’s Dance For ages 9-13 Saturday, February 11, 2012 7:30 to 10:00 pm Lehigh Community Building Casual Dress and $2 per child Hosted by: Bessie and Jessica McIninch Divine Consign 6 S Main St Coalgate Doors open 4 pm to 10 pm 927-3222 Thursday Friday Saturday Sweetheart Sale 40% Coat 30% Long Sleeve ~ 20% Jeans 10% Everything in Store Longhorns. Former CHS player Lacy Walker scored 16 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to power Stonewall. The Lady Wildcats played toe to toe with Stonewall for three of the four quarters. In fact, CHS matched the Lady Longhorns’ 26 points combined in the first, third and fourth quarters. The only difference in the scoring was Stonewall’s 13-5 advantage in the second quarter. That eight-point difference proved to be the final margin of the 39-31 win for the Lady Longhorns. Tandra Elkins finished with a game-high 17 points for Coalgate. However, she was the only Lady Wildcat to score in double figures. Jade Ward was next with 6 points. The other scoring included Cherokee Acker and Luci Palmer with 3 points and Brooklyn Hughes with 2. “It was a deal where we played good in every facet of the game, but just could not hit a shot,” Coach Jenson said. “We had only 10 turnovers. But when you are nine of 38 from the field, that is going to hurt you. We were three of 16 on 3’s and six of 22 inside the line. We had wide open looks and could not knock them down. That’s why we lost that game.” On February 3, Coalgate suffered a 53-26 loss at Holdenville. The Wolverines led 15-8 after one quarter, 2516 at the half and 34-25 at the end of three quarters. The Lady February 12th - 15th 7:00 pm Wilson Baptist Church Bro. Bob Graham Will be bringing the message each night! Pastor Jason McEntire - Director of Music! Ba Tues (10 nan day a N ’ Ban Foot Spli ight ana Ba t Ni ! g S n afte plits w ana hts! ill b Spl r th e se e s it r vic er ve ) d e! ! ight N y t! da Mon th Nigh r ved at u s Yo ill be e w ogs :00 pm ot D 6 H Special Fellowship & Special Dinner Wednesday Night All are invited to join us for this special time! Esther’s Kountry Grill Sweetheart Dinner Special 907 South Broadway • 927-9888 Coalgate, Oklahoma 74538 Tuesday, February 14th Dinner for 2 Ribeye Steak Baked Potato Spaghetti Italian Salad, Bread & Drink Continued on Page A-10 1995 $ You will Love our New Vehicle inventory ‘12 SWB 4x4 ‘12 Chevy 1/2 ton Crew Cabs We Got ‘em $6500 Off 2&4 Wheel Drive ‘11 Chevy Equinox M.S.R.P. ‘12 GMC Acadia $2500 Off $4000 Off M.S.R.P. $4500 Off ‘12 Buick Enclave ‘11 Chevy Camaro M.S.R.P. M.S.R.P. $3000 Off M.S.R.P. ‘12 Chevy Traverse Cole Broughton and Madelyne McNutt enjoying the Winter Ball. We buy good used heavy duty trucks • cars • pickups • Will appraise your vehicle for FREE!! $4500 Off M.S.R.P. Take a look at our Used Vehicle inventory ‘09 Chevy Duramax 4x4 One ton, LTZ Package B&W Hitch, Liner, Tint ‘06 Ford F150 4x4, XLT, Crew Cab $14999 ‘11 Chevy Impala LT Local Trade, only 30K Call ‘08 Dodge Quad Cab SLT, one ton 4x4 only 35K miles, Diesel CALL ‘06 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab off road package ‘11 Dodge Quad Cab SLT, outdoorsman package, 4x4, only 9000 miles CALL ‘06 Nissan Altima SL, Leather, sun roof ‘05 GMC SWB 2 wheel drive, Power windows and locks $169/mo ‘02 Saturn SL ‘08 Pontiac G6 Power windows and locks, local trade only... V6, power window and locks only... iverside R utoplex A $266/mo $13999 $195/mo $289/mo $159/mo Come see Shane Eckert now at Riverside *must qualify for financing of Holdenville (405)379-5424 3224 Hwy 48 - Holdenville,OK 74848 www.riversideautoplex.com *Must qualify for all rebates. Must have ‘99 or newer GM product rade. ‘99 GM product must be GM employee to qualify for all rebates Pictures are for illustration purpose only.**Must meet certain qualifications O Ne w n w e r! Trent Delozier and Sierra Hardison pose for a photo during a dance at the Winter Ball. w r! Ne ne Ow Bring your check stub & $2000 down & you are approved!!* PAGE A-10—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Lady Wildcats Struggle In Recent Losses —Coalgate girls need spark as regular season winds down Continued from Page A-9 Wildcats needed a strong finish to erase the nine-point deficit. Instead, Holdenville exploded for an 18-1 advantage in the final eight minutes. That turned a single-digit cushion into a 27-point blowout at 53-26. Cherokee Acker and Jade Ward scored 8 points each for Friendly Service at Your Local Sears Hometown Store. CHS in a losing cause. Tandra Elkins followed with 5 points. Luci Palmer and Landon Garcia 2 points each. Khini Shores rounded out the scoring with 1 point. “We were our own worst enemy,” said Coach Jenson. “We have gone through this losing streak and up until this one, we battled and fought and have been in every one of them with a chance to win. But we did not do that in this one. We turned the ball over 28 times. We didn’t take care of the ball and shot ourselves in the foot. That is what is so disappointing. We played flat and were not ready to play. To be successful, MONDAY, FEBRUARY SUNDAY PREVIEW FEBRUARY 12, 2012 13, 2012 ONLY FRIENDS& FAMILYSALE we have to get back to what we were doing. We need a good week this week to get ready for the playoffs.” --Jan 31 @ Stonewall Stonewall 39, Coalgate 31 Coalgate – 7 - 5 - 12 - 7 (31) Stonewall - 6 - 13 - 12 - 8 (39) Coalgate scoring: Tandra Elkins 17, Jade Ward 6, Cherokee Acker 3, Luci Palmer 3, Brooklyn Hughes 2. --Feb. 3 @ Holdenville Holdenville 53, Coalgate 26 Coalgate - 8 – 8 – 9 – 1 – (26) Holdenville – 15 – 10 – 9 – 19 – (53) Coalgate scoring: Cherokee Acker 8, Jade Ward 8, Tandra Elkins 5, Luci Palmer 2, Landon Garcia 2, Khini Shores 1. --- SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDSSM MEMBERS ENJOY EXTRA SAVINGS♦ JOIN TODAY. EARN TODAY. IT'S FREE! SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 15 % 10 % % ALL HOME OFF APPLIANCES 5 OFF ♦ LAWN & GARDEN, SEASONAL, TOOLS, MATTRESSES, FLOOR CARE AND SPORTING GOODS ♦ OFF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ♦ Shop Your Way Rewards Sunday Preview offer valid 2/12/12 only. Friends & Family offer valid Monday 2/13/12 only. Exclusions apply. See below for exclusions. ♦ FOR AN EVEN GREATER SELECTION eligible items. 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FEB WK 3 HTS F&F 0212 THRU 0213 ISH2 4C For years, the tobacco industry has promoted a richer, more glamorous life through smoking. Big Tobacco uses cool DJs, hot girls and strong cowboys to hook our young people on a product that kills 1-in-3 smokers. Sadly, Big Tobacco recruits 5,000 Oklahoma kids as “replacement smokers” every year. What: “Behind The Glamour” – Prom-themed runway show featuring styles from Sherri Hill, Flirt and Tony Bowls When: 4-7 p.m., February 17, 2012 Where: Atoka High School Cafeteria Who: 9-12 grade girls and their mothers Doors open at 3:30 p.m. to register for prizes. For questions, please contact Amber Gammon at (580) 889-2116. Find out what you can do at: Atoka/Coal Partnership for Change COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE B-1 PAGE B-2 —COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Hogs and Water Come Shop For Your Valentine! h t i W s s e r D zz a z i P r and Family Hair Care Center Owner: Barbara Callicoat 314 E. Court • Atoka, OK 74525 • (580) 889-7704 BIG BIG STORE STORE ! e c a r n a e Cl Miss Me Tops Phone Covers Jewelry • Purses Large Sizes in Silver and Large Idol Jeans (14-18; 1x-3x) Miss Me Jeans & Tops HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 10 $ 00 30% OFF! By Bo Cox, Norman, OK My grandpa used to lean against the fence or shed and watch our hogs eat. “You can learn a lot about people from watching hogs eat, boy,” he’d say, and I’d nod my head like I knew what he was talking about. Truth was, I had no idea what he meant; not until I spent nearly two decades in prison where I watched human nature expand and adapt to an unfettered new level, now-removed from societal expectations and norms. In this new world, artificially lit by halogen lights and imposed structure, the strong rose to the top and power absolutely corrupted. In the course of this evolution, a new sort of honor arose, one that had more to do with clout than it had to do with integrity, one that reminds me of politics corporate today. After I was in there a while, I began to notice that people had quit using the words yes and no. They began saying, “On my momma,” or, “On my set,” or, “On my skin,” (depending, of course, of their gang affiliation or other social identifier) to qualify their statements. It became confusing to me, a young man who’d grown up in Southeastern Oklahoma where most folks’ yes generally meant yes and those whose didn’t were known as liars. Like my grandpa would say, when a pig grunts and knocks another pig out of the way so he or she can eat that food, it doesn’t take a linguist to decipher what that grunt meant. What does all this have to do with the OWRB/OKC politics/the water war in Oklahoma/The Choctaws and Chickasaws? Well, any student of history can tell you our history as a country is littered with wadded up, torn up and trampled pieces of paper called treaties that we signed with the original people of this continent as we swept across the country, stole their land and made manifest what we called destiny. During this process of “civilizing the country” we stretched the envelope on situational ethics. While Oklahoma is and should be proud of the cultural riches of the many tribes who call this state home, not to mention the outright honor of being home to so many of the descendants of our Nation’s Original People, the truth of the matter is that most of them arrived here at gunpoint and trailing blood. For many of those, Oklahoma wasn’t their first “promised land,” from the government; no, it was a wasteland that no one else wanted, a wasteland they’d been moved to after being forced from places they’d already been moved to but were now more desirable and we had now decided we wanted or needed. History, it is said, repeats itself. If that is true, Oklahoma City’s politics will trample tribal rights and forever tarnish our State. In prison, where power ruled absolutely, yes and no was situational, depending on the amount of power you had. My grandpa said you could learn a lot about people from watching hogs eat. LEGAL NOTICE Racks! Be friends with us on Facebook! See photos of what’s new on Facebook. (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 8 & 15, 2012, 2t) The Coal County Sheriff’s Office has in its possession one (1) male donkey weighing approximately 400 pounds and approximately 5 years of age. The animal was recovered on January 30, 2012 on the Coal/Johnston County line road near Bromide, OK. Pursuant to Oklahoma State Statute, Title 4, Section 85.6, after two (2) consecutive weekly publications, the County Sheriff will sell the animal February 20, 2012, at the Atoka Livestock Auction, if unclaimed. Persons wishing to claim the animal should contact the Coal County Sheriff’s Office at 580-927-2121 with proof of ownership immediately. THESE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES were among the Wallace Byrd Middle School students who attended the 2012 Winter Ball on January 28. From left (front) – Kristen Roebuck, Ronica Ennis, Kenzi Pebworth, Breanna Deela; (back) – Chaci Hobgood, Shaylyn Coslow, Madelyne McNutt, Alexis Lambert, Chelsea Villareal, Emily Kingston, Whitney Jackson, and Robyn Ott. LPXLP COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE B-3 Dr. Donald Dingle, D.C. Treating Auto accident victims and other dull matters. Cold Sores, Fever Blisters, Herpes Simplex Type 1 Infection, Try Puritans Pride-Super Lysine + usually 2 days max Call me: 580-889-3338 COTTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH —Photo submitted PUTTING SURPLUS BOOKS TO GOOD USE — The Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma continues its efforts to place reading materials throughout southern Oklahoma, allowing these books “one more good read.” Above, library officials donate over 1,000 books to the McLeod Correctional Facility. From left – Jerry Johnson, Warden Assistant, McLeod; Jim Southard, Library Superintendent, McLeod; Jerry Williams, Educational Instructor, McLeod; Margie Jump, Coalgate Head Librarian; and Lila Swink, Hugo Head Librarian. One Last Good Read —Oklahoma inmates benefit from donated books The Howard McLeod Correctional Center near Farris is the most recent facility to receive books donated by Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma (SEPLSO). On Friday, January 13, Margie Jump, head librarian of the Coalgate Library, and Lila Swink, head librarian of the Hugo Library, along with Nick White, SEPLSO’s Information Technology support, were on hand to transfer over 1,000 books to the correctional center. Correctional centers in Idabel, Hodgens and McAlester previously received books. The most recent donation brings the total number of donated books to over 3,000. SEPLSO plans to donate more books to correctional centers in the area it serves. In southeast Oklahoma, this includes seven counties: Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, and Pittsburg. SEPLSO has 15 branch libraries serving these counties, which can be traced in a circle from McAlester to Stigler, Spiro, Arkoma (next to Fort Smith, AR), Poteau, Heavener, Broken Bow, Idabel, Valliant, Hugo, and Coalgate. Other libraries are located within this circle include Hartshorne, Wilburton, Talihina, and Wister. Noticeably missing from the center of this library service area, rather like “the hole in a donut,” noted White, is Pushmataha County, which has never chosen to be part of a library system. The book donations to correctional facilities began over a year ago. They began when White was called in to help the Broken Bow Library recover from an incident of water damage. A sprinkler head froze during the night, resulting in damage to thousands of books and library materials. The materials were replaced with insurance monies, but to White’s dismay, the insurance required that all damaged materials be taken or disposed, even books with only slight water damage. “I’ve been a DOC volunteer for years,” notes White. “The inmates help the community a lot. Any church or government agency can apply for a permit and can get inmate labor to help with approved projects. Most of the inmates are happy to get out and help the community. They like to be busy. I just kept thinking that the guys in the centers sure would enjoy the books and other media I was throwing in the dumpster or crating for the insurance company. “Right after that, I got some inmates to help move the Idabel library into a new library building. The guys kept saying they wished they had access to the books they were moving and re-shelving in the new building. When Linda Potts, head librarian at Idabel, realized the men wanted access to books, she allowed me to give the correctional center some surplus books. One thing led to another, and in a short time their center was stocked with donated books and library discards.” Wayne Hanway, executive director of SEPLSO, and other head librarians got involved. “We started to get to know these guys,” Lee Toliver, Talihina Head Librarian, comments. “They came to our facilities to help assemble and move shelving which saved us expensive labor costs.” Inmates set up books at the McAlester library’s annual used book sale. They helped with the construction of the new Heavener library facility and they also helped move all of the materials into the new building. A group of inmates along with 580 Catering & Lunch Deliveries 276-0886 Thursday, Feb. 9th Sloppy Joes with your choice of Cilantro Slaw or Corn Rhonda Sharp Salad, Desert (Banana Pudding), and a Drink Friday, Feb 10th Chicken Fajita Wrap with your choice of Taco Soup or Dinner Salad, Desert (Mt. Dew Dumplins’), and a Drink. Monday, Feb.13th Almond Chicken Salad Wrap with your choice of Dinner Salad or Chips, Desert (Apple cobbler), Drink Tuesday, Feb. 14th Turkey Club with your choice of Black Bean Soup or Dinner Salad, Desert (Mini Cheese Cake), Drink Wednesday, Feb. 15th Stuffed Buritto with your choice of Beef Enchilada Soup or Chips, Desert (Lemon Cake), Drink city workers and “Friends of the Library” came and did all of the re-shelving at Stigler’s new library building. “We wanted to give something back to them,” said Margie Jump. Lila Swink explained, “The inmates that helped us were hungry for books, just like the guys from the Idabel center. Our libraries had surplus books from donations and discarded materials, as well, and White quickly made arrangements to pass along the surplus stock to correctional centers.” White is glad that the correctional centers are getting their facilities stocked so that inmates have access to books. “The books we donate are in great condition,” he said. “It would be a shame to waste them or destroy them when there are people who want to give them another good read.” E E R F E I V O M SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 ~ 6:00 PM TO THE CITIZENS OF COALGATE You have to look at what we have in City Hall. We have two council members who have filed for council seats in Wards they don’t live in. Not very smart and perhaps illegal. We have a mayor who seems to be too ignorant to even know what is going on and a city manager whose only goal appears to be wasting as much money as he can. The filing period needs to be reopened for those seats that are expiring and some good people need to file for those seats. S) Dale Ennis (Paid for by Dale Ennis) Coalgate Assembly of God Church 7:00 pm nightly WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8TH & 9TH She is the author of Supernatural Provision and Power to Heal. She has recently been on It’s Supernatural with Sid Roth. Joan Hunter is an anointed speaker and teacher. She flows in the supernatural with child-like faith that God can do anything! Her attitude and her expectation for the miraculous is contagious! Even within the last couple of months, she has seen hundreds of healings! Many different types of Cancer, Fibromyalia, ADHD, back pain, neck pain, financial breakthroughs, chronic fatigue, migraines and more have been in the matter of moments. Healings and Miracles are happening all around her. Come and be healed! Come and learn how to pray for sick and just as Mark 16:18 says, you will see them recover! For further enquires contact Billy Wilson 580-927-5588 PAGE B-4 —COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 Coalgate Police Report Service Held For Melvin Leon Ogle Memorial service for Melvin Leon Ogle, an Oklahoma City resident, was held Friday, February 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at New Zion Methodist Church with family and friends officiating. Mr. Ogle was born December 15, 1939 to Arthur and Josie (Armbrister) Ogle at Coalgate and passed away January 27, 2012 in Edmond at the age of 72. He graduated from Coalgate High School, earned his teaching degree from East Central University in Ada, then his Master’s Degree in Mathematics at Central State University in Edmond. Melvin married Martha Keys on November 4, 1961, was a school teacher for 33 years and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Stephen Ogle; sisters, Gladys Coffee of Coalgate, Ola Cook and Betty English, both of Oklahoma City, Merle Henderson and husband Jerry and Dean Ennis and husband David of Atoka; brother, James Ogle and wife Elaine of Oklahoma City; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who loved him and will miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Ogle; sisters, Lucile Watkins, Erma Langley and twin sister, Myrtle Walkup; brothers, Claud Ogle, Clyde Ogle and Lewis Ogle. Palace Drug Newsletter —Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medication By Joe Don Burns Do you ever wonder what to do with the unused medications that are sitting at your house? I have several solutions to this problem and a couple of absolute no-nos. When it comes to medication, it really is important to get it right. No matter what option you use to dispose of your meds, it is important to take a sharpie and mark through your name and address before disposing of your meds. This will ensure your privacy and safety on the medications you take. The best way to dispose of your medications is to take them to the courthouse where there is an unused medication drop box. This will get them off your hands and assure a proper disposal. My next favorite method is to burn the medications. It is not feasible for everyone; but where it is feasible, it works very well. The next option is to pour the medications into an empty bleach or detergent bottle. This will ensure that if someone finds your medications they would be unlikely to want to ingest them. After saying that and knowing how some people are with some types of medications, I would also not tell anyone what I had done with them. That seems crazy, but I have seen worse moves to obtain narcotics. Now let’s talk about what not to do with medications. Do not flush your medications down the drain. The medications end up in the water supply, and the last thing I want to drink in my water is someone’s estrogen (female hormone). It sounds farfetched, but I have heard of it happening. The other thing you don’t want to do is throw the pill bottles in the trash (empty or not) without marking out your name, address and the name of the medication so that no one can read it. I am not very trusting when it comes to certain types of medications and some people will do anything to get them. Your safety is my top priority, so please do not take any chances. If you have any questions, please call. Have a great day! ELECT Melvin “HOPPER” JACKSON County Commissioner District 2 An HONEST man for an HONEST job! LPXLP Martin’s Construction Terry Martin, Owner General Construction Metal, Composition an d Commercial Roofing All Type Painting Privacy Fencing; Home Additions; Asphalt Sealing 30 Years Experience PH: 580-845-2834 CELL: 580-272-4402 Come by & say hi and see what we have to offer! Countryside Values Discount Grocery “Saving you money in the country” • Premium Cheese • • Butter • Meats • Try our line of Amish Wedding Products: • Pickles • • Jams • • Vegetables • Hwy 48, Clarita • 9 miles south of Tupelo • (580)428-3547 we now accept VISA Debit and Access Cards McAlester Stockyards Market Report Tuesday,January 31, 2012 sold 1300 cattle. Steers $2 to $16 Higher. Heifers $1 to $7 Higher. Next OQBN Precon Sale Feb. 28th. Next replacement Cow and bull sale is Feb. 11th. “They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of GOD” (Luke 13:29) weight range 225 to 300# 300 to 350# 350 to 400# 400 to 450# 450 to 500# 500 to 550# 550 to 600# 600 to 700# 700 to 750# 800 to 850# #1 Steers #1 heifers $198 to $249 $165 to $194 $210 to $233 $171 to $184 $195 to $218 $161 to $177 $188 to $215 $162 to $177 $180 to $200 $161 to $177 $166 to $180 $150 to $168 $156 to $175 $142 to $156 $150 to $172 $140 to $154 $143 to $151 $129 to $144 $136 to $148 $126 to $138 200 Cows & Bulls sold at the evening sale. paCKeR COwS $2 TO $5 hIGheR. paCKeR BuLLS $3 TO $9 hIGheR high yielding packer bulls sold from .....................$95 to $101 average yielding packer bulls sold from...............$88 to $94 Low yielding packer bulls sold from.......................$80 to $87 high yielding packer cows sold from ....................$72 to $87 average yielding packer cows sold from .............$67 to $82 Low yielding packer cows sold from .....................$60 to $78 Sale Every Tuesday Stocker & feeder cattle begin at 10 a.m.Cows and Bulls Tuesday evening, 6 pm Open 7 DayS/weeK & 24 hOuRS/Day 2 ReCeIVe & CaRe FOR yOuR LIVeSTOCK InVeSTMenT! Julie Grant Offfice: 918-423-2834 Laura Sherrill Lindsey Grant Richard Magby George Tarr Donny Shadwick 918-421-9057 580-889-6049 918-423-4498 918-649-4750 918-548-3478 580-889-1329 918-424-1464 918-655-7754 Ken Sherrill 918-421-0257 Curt Krigbaum 918-650-8013 THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS! LEGAL NOTICE (Published in the Coalgate Record Register February 8, 2012, 1t) BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPLICANT: MKB, LLC; GEC, LLC; WESTON RESOURCES, INC.; JOHN B. MOREY; AND, ROBERT L. SCOTT D/B/A ROCK RIVER INVESTMENTS, LLC RELIEF SOUGHT: VACATION OF LOCATION EXCEPTION ORDER NO. 588463 LAND COVERED: THE N/2 SW/4 AND ALL OF THE SW/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, COAL COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CAUSE CD NO. 201200659 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: To the following parties, if living; or if deceased, then their unknown heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, successors, trustees, and/ or assigns; or, the unknown successors, trustees or assigns, if any of any dissolved corporation, or the unknown successors of any party designated in any record as trustee: Gulf Exploration, L.L.C.; and all persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers and takers of oil and gas and all other interested persons in Coal County, Oklahoma. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause is requesting an order vacating Order No. 588463 in Cause CD No. 201103474, the terms of which authorized an off-pattern well in the 80-acre drilling and spacing unit consisting of the N/2 SW/4 of Section 17, Township 1 North, Range 8 East, Coal County, Oklahoma for the Viola, Bromide, McLish, Oil Creek and Arbuckle common sources of supply; and, in the 160acre drilling and spacing unit consisting of the SW/4 of said Section 17 for the Atoka, Wapanucka, Cromwell and Hunton common source of supply. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause be set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, First Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 27th day of February, 2012, and that this notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant’s attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may appear and be heard. For information concerning this application, contact RICHARD A. GRIMES, OBA #3627, Attorney for Applicant, 609 S. Kelly Avenue, Suite K-4, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003, (405) 330-0725. CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA S)DANA L. MURPHY Chair S)BOB ANTHONY Vice-Chairman S)PATRICE DOUGLAS Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED this 2nd day of February, 2012. BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: S)PEGGY MITCHELL Commission Secretary Barbecue Dinner The Coalgate Police Department will host its annual barbecue dinner on Friday, February 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Coalgate Park Community Center. A barbecue sandwich, chips and drink will cost $5. If you need more than a sandwich to fill you up, you can get a full plate dinner and drink for $7.00. In-town deliveries will be available. Call Coalgate City Hall at 927-3913 to place your order. If you’ve ever eaten Terry Fields’ barbecue, you already know it’s some of the best barbecue to be found this side of the Mississippi. Terry will be cooking for the police department again this year. This is a fundraiser to help the police department buy needed equipment. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Come on down to the park building and enjoy some great food and fellowship. “We appreciate the support we always receive from the community and are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year,” said Chief Kenny Pebworth. Traffic Citations The following traffic citations were issued by the Coalgate Police Department from Monday, January 30, through Sunday, February 5. Emilio Pena-Perez, Gilmer, TX – No driver’s license. Natasha Michel Livingston, Atoka, OK – Taxes due state. Gordon Lance Bonner, Ada, OK – Speeding; taxes due state. Dakota Christian Wynn, Coalgate, OK – Public intoxication. Penny Janell Trevathan, Coalgate, OK – Parking violation. Janet Linda Gadbois, Channel View, TX – Left of center. Kenneth Shawn Taylor, Coalgate, OK – Speeding. Larry Wayne Melott, Coalgate, OK – OHP Report The following traffic citations issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol were filed in Coal County District Court from Tuesday, January 31 through Monday, February 6: Dakota James Baughman, Atoka, OK – No seat belt. Mandy R. Lawrence, Bossier City, LA – No seat belt. Quentin Wade Stewart, McKinleyville, CA – Transporting open container of beer. Thomas Edward Skidmore, Bennington, OK – Speeding. Evangelina E. Gomez, Allen, OK – No seat belt; no insurance; no driver’s license; transporting open container of beer. Marty Dale Price, Ada, OK – Minor in possession of beer. Eartha Dawn Bartee, Ada, OK – No child restraint; no insurance. Lydia Marie Dennis, Broken Bow, OK – No seat belt. Wildcat Cagers Drop Stonewall and Holdenville —Colby Lackey drills four free throws in last 20 seconds to trip Wolverines By HERMAN BROWN Coalgate correspondent There is work to be done for the Coalgate Wildcats as they play out the final games of the regular season. Coach Kerwin Manion will lead the Wildcats into action three times this week and once more next Tuesday. After that, the playoffs will be underway. “We want to be sure we are prepared to play our best basketball in the playoffs,” Coach Manion said. “We need to do the same things we’ve been doing as a team. But we also want to be sure we fix the little things and iron out any kinks. That’s what we’ll be trying to do in our last four games of the regular season. We’ll play three games this week and then finish up next Tuesday at Savannah. After that, we’ll start the playoff in the district tournament.” Last week, Coalgate notched a 40-30 win at Stonewall High School. The 10-point margin of victory features the Wildcats jumping out to a lead of 11-0 in the first quarter. After that, Stonewall edged the visiting CHS cagers 30-29 over the final three quarters. The result was a steady 40-30 win for Coalgate over the scrappy Longhorns. Colby Lackey scored 14 points to pace the Wildcats. He made four field goals and drilled five of six free throws. Lance Walker was also in double figures in scoring and rebounding. He scored 10 points and pulled down 15 rebounds. Also for Coalgate, C. J. McClain added 6 points and Brandon Jim generated 5. Jaydin Riley chipped in 3 points and Dustin Ybarra finished with 2. “We started off well,” said Coach Manion. “They had no points in the first quarter. Our defense really stepped up. We held them to only nine points in the first half. But then we kind of went on idle after that. We had that big lead and they came on and cut it close in the second half. The main thing is that we hung in there and got the win.” On Friday, Coalgate got another win. However, it took a late-game comeback to steal the victory away from the hosting Holdenville Wolverines. Coalgate led 11-8 after one frame. Holdenville then rallied to a narrow 25-23 halftime advantage. The Wolverines extended the cushion to 38-33 after three quarters. “We were still down by four with under a minute left,” said Coach Manion. “Then Dustin Ybarra hit a jumper to cut it to two with 50 seconds to go.” Holdenville tried to milk the clock. But pressure defense by the Wildcats forced another turnover. From there, the Wolverines fouled Colby Lackey. “Colby stepped up and hit both ends of a 1-and-1 foul chance to tie the game (at 4545) with 20 seconds to go,” the CHS coach said. “That was big for us.” Holdenville was looking to retake the lead in the final 20 seconds. That’s when the Wildcats forced the Wolverines into another crucial turnover. From there, Coalgate took possession and looked for a game-winning shot. But when the ball got away, there was a wild scramble. Lucky for Lackey, he was fouled once again. The Wildcat was sent to the free throw line with 2.5 seconds. He calmly drained a pair of free throws to ease Coalgate into a 47-45 lead. “Holdenville had time to launch one shot from halfcourt, but it missed and that was it,” said Coach Manion. “It was one of those nights where I was not happy with the way we played. But the bottom line is that we played through it and still found a way to win. However you get it, you get a win.” Colby Lackey’s late free throws pushed his total to 16 points for the night. Lance Walker added 12 points and Brandon Jim finished with 10. Dustin Ybarra hit that clutch field goal in the fourth quarter to finish with 4 points. C. J. McClain and Mason Jim scored KAUFFMANS FCuring FBologna 2 points while Jaydin Riley closed out the scoring with 1. --At Stonewall Coalgate 40, Stonewall 30 Coalgate - 11 - 6 - 9 - 14 (40) Stonewall - 0 - 9 - 10 - 11 (30) COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012— PAGE B-5 “The Gospel Barn” NEW DAYS 1st & 3rd Friday Nite 6:00 - 10:00 concessions 1 1/2 miles West of Coalgate, Ok on Hwy 31 (Follow Signs) Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Traditional Country/Gospel Information Call 580-927-2829 or 927-0861 No Drugs or Alcohol Allowed Coalgate scoring: Colby Lackey 14, Lance Walker 10, C. J. McClain 6, Brandon Jim 5, Jaydin Riley 3, Dustin Ybarra 2. --Coalgate 47, Holdenville 45 Coalgate - 11 - 12 - 10 - 14 (47) Holdenville - 8 - 17 - 13 - 7 (45) Coalgate scoring: Colby Lackey 16, Lance Walker 12, Brandon Jim 10, Dustin Ybarra 4, C. J. McClain 2, Mason Jim 2, Jaydin Riley 1. --Upcoming games Feb. 7 – vs Tushka Feb. 10 – vs Antlers Feb. 11 - @ Atoka Feb. 14 - @ Savanna Feb. 16/17 – District Tournament Larry McCollum an ordinary man with an extraordinary interest in our children's future Vote Feb 14th ~ Elect ~ Larry McCollum to the Board of Education seat #2 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 8 lb Bag Ice .99¢ 1 coupon per customer F Slaughter F Processing FSausage F Cooling CUSTOM FJerky PROCESSING F Freezing WILL KAUFFMAN Rte. 5 Box 1180 Coalgate, OK 74538 580-428-3028 Master Certified e E& c an A nd Diesel Per a o fo ut r m S located directly Behind circle n market Minor to Major Auto & Diesel Performance Eric Stevenson Owner/Operator all minOr & majOr diESEl rEpairS. alSO fix flatS, Oil changES & mUfflErS cOmpEtitiVE pricES 203 n. main ~ coalgate, OK 74538 Business 580-927-2729 • Mobile 580-927-6123 Breaking bread…making friends A Free Hot Meal will provided in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist church of Coalgate every Thursday night at 6:30 for anyone who needs a hot meal or is just tired of eating alone every night. Join us as we sit down together, eat, laugh and build friendships. No dress code or age limits…just God’s people breaking bread and making friends Sponsored by the Coalgate Ministerial Alliance PAGE B-6—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE—Fri. & Sat. From 8:00 to 5:00 in Lehigh on 2nd Street. (1tp47) FOR SALE ASSUME PAYMENTS on 4 bed, 2 bath doublewide. If interested call 918-686-0584 w.a.c. (5/18tfn) $1,000 Visa Gift Card!!! Zero Down Payment, Use Your Land!! Free Application by Phone. Call Tom @ 918-857-6152. WAC. (6/8tfn) New Program. $0 down w/ your Land or Family Land. EZ approval by phone. Free 50” Flat Screen. Trade Ins Welcome. Call today 866- ir t D l l Fi Top Soi l 764-3200 wac. (1/26tfn) $0 DOWN WITH LAND on new or repo doublewides. Over 30 to choose from call 918-686-0584 wac. (5/18tfn) Special Gov’t Program!! Zero Down if you own land or have family land. E-Z Qualify! We own the bank! Bad credit OK. 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You may apply in the Human Resources Department at 8 N. Covington, Coalgate. EOE ATTENTION Interested in selling your oil or gas mineral rights please call 405-371-7686 for further details [email protected] WANT TO LEASE GrAziNG pASTurE Would like a 1 to 5 year lease Call - pake McEntire 918-625-5281 Contact Lindsey Gaylor for all of your Real Estate needs Maxwell Real Estate 1130 Arlington - Ada, Ok 74820 580-927-6120 or 580-332-6482 New Listing—3-bdrm, 1-bath with new energy efficient windows, and insulation at 507 Vincent in Coalgate $65,000 • 1 bdrm possibly 2, 1 bath in Stringtown $25,000 T Coalgate RA • (Never Been Lived In) 3Ebdrm., 2 bath S.C Arno, NT705 R CO D N U Priced at $115,000. : • 3 bdrm, 2 bath. 201 Baltimore St. in Allen, OK. $122,000. R.V. spaces for rent 1 mile N. on Hwy 75 Real Estate ale S Land for New listiNg: 10 acres with 3 mobile homes with 2 more set ups for mobile homes and 2 RV spaces with full hook ups. 2 1/2 miles south of O.C. 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That was crucial as --Milburn cut the lead to 46-45. @ Tupelo “Milburn played well and Tupelo 52, Milburn 47 forced the game to be a lot closer Milburn - 6 - 10 - 8 - 23 - (47) than it should have been,” Coach Tupelo - 15 - 10 - 15 - 12 - (52) Weller said. “But for us, we Go Painlessly with THERA-GESIC. Go Painlessly™ with THERA-GESIC. hit some free throws down the Tupelo scoring: Tanner Davis stretch to get out of there with a 12, Jakota Carrell 12, Matt Maximum strength Maximum strength analgesic analgesic creme win.” Benedict 10,forChisum Henry creme for temporary relief from: temporary relief from: • Back pain In their next outing, the Tupelo 8, Corey McCollum 6, H. D. • Back pain • Muscle pain Tigers crushed Victory Life Bullard 2, pain Brandon Chamberlain • Muscle • Arthritis pain pain Academy Eagles 50-25 in a home 2. •• Arthritis • Joint pain Joint pain game at THS. The Tigers led --17-13 at the half. However, they @ Tupelo were far more dominant in the Tupelo 50, Victory Life 25 Scott McCornack second half. They outscored the Victory Life - 8 - 5 - 5 - 7 - Cell 580-310-4389 Durant school 10-5 in the third (25) period and 23-7 in the fourth. Tupelo - 9 - 8 - 10 - 23 - (50) West of Ada on Hwy 3W • (580)436-5033 That forged a 25-point margin of Thank You for your patronage & support! victory at 50-25. Tupelo scoring: Chisum Henry Chisum Henry led the team in 12, Corey McCollum 10, Tanner scoring with 12 points. Corey Davis 9, H.D. Bullard 5, Jakota Stockers & Feeder • Wednesdays starting at 9:00 a.m. McCollum was second on the Carrell 4, Jon Umsted 3, Corby Pairs, Cows & Bulls • Thursdays starting at 10:00 a.m. list with 10 points. Tanner Davis Ake 3, Matt Benedict 2, Brandon was just out of double figures Chamberlain 1. with 9 points. Six others scored, --but nobody with more than five @ Sasakawa points. Tupelo 63, Sasakawa 40 LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT “Our defensive effort was Tupelo - 15 - 18 - 10 - 20 - (63) Steel Barns & Buildings good,” said Coach Weller. “We Sasakawa - 9 - 14 - 4 - 13 - (40) knew we would have to rebound WE CUSTOM BUILD HEAVY DUTY STEEL and defend with the zone. I Tupelo scoring: Jon Umsted 11, CORRAL GATES, CORNER POST AND STREACH POST also like the way we played Brandon Chamberlain 10, Corey 5’ x 10’ Portable Corral Panels.................................................................$69.00 ea. offensively in the second half. McCollum 10, Matt Benedict 8, 5-1/2 x 12 Heavy Duty Corral Panels.......................................................$119.00 Round bale hay manger...........................................................................$295.00 We started doing a little better Chat Henry 8, Tanner Davis 5, Hay Rings.................................................................................................$119.00 job of making things happen. Jakota Carrell 4, Zac Lewis 2, 8’ round bottom trough.............................................................................$119.00 6’ Creep Feeder - 750 Lb Capacity..........................................................$695.00 When we score like this, it feels H.D. Bullard 2, Steven Johnson 8’ Creep Feeder - 1 Ton Capacity.............................................................$1,150.00 good to not have to worry about 2, and Chisum Henry 1. 3-1/2 Ton Bulk Feeder on Wheels............................................................$1,895.00 Self - Catching Head Gate....................................................................... $399.00 stopping everyone all the time.” 7’ x 12’ Steel Cattle Guard....................................................starting at $595.00 On Friday, Tupelo’s scoring Upcoming games 7’ x 16’ Heavy Duty Oil Field Cattle Guard...............................................$1,075.00 was even more impressive. The Feb. 7 vs Coleman 7’ x 16’ Super Heavy Duty Cattle Guard ..............................starting at $1,250.00 Tigers romped to a 63-40 victory --FOR ALL YOUR PIPE, STEEL, LIVESTOCK HANDLING, over the hosting Sasakawa District Tournament & EQUIPMENT NEEDS CONTACT Friday: Calvin vs Sasakwa Vikings. Fincher & Sons The Tigers outscored Sasakawa Saturday: Tupelo vs Friday’s 16 mi. S. of Atoka—Hwy 69 & 75 or in all four quarters, leading 15-9 winner Call 580-889-6778 • 580-889-6778 after one period, 33-23 at the www.fincherandsons.com half, and 43-27 at the end of three quarters. Tupelo also outscored the Vikings 20-13 down the WAKE UP AMERICA- 23 stretch to win 63-40. Jon Umsted led the Tigers in scoring with a career-high 11 For those of you who watched the State of the Union speech week before last, you may have points. Brandon Chamberlain been thoroughly impressed. What a wonderful speaker, orator, flamboyant one! Congratulaand Corey McCollum added 10 tions to the speech writers and assistants who prepared this wonderful document for Mr. Obama. points each in a winning cause. Matt Benedict and Chat Henry were next with 8 points each. During this speech, Mr. Obama continued to tell us how he has The rest of the scoring included been providing jobs for American workers. Tanner Davis with 5 points and At least three times, he said that he has appointed more commissions, Jakota Carrell with 4. Three study groups, and special “think tanks” to protect us (“us” being American citizens) players scored two points each, from whatever he thinks that we need protection from. including Zac Lewis, H.D. Bullard and Steven Johnson. Chisum Henry added the other He has directed (through executive order} his attorney general, Eric Holder, to hire point for THS. some more lawyers to study ways to protect us (“us” being American citizens) from “I thought we came out ready the countries that are shipping all these goods into the United States. Obama realto play,” said Coach Weller. ly thought this one out. More lawyers on anyone’s payroll should be good for something! “Sasakawa is a team we would see in the district championship Mr. Obama showcased his friend ,the union business person, who says that it makes sense for him to bring jobs back to the United States now. Why did they leave in the first place? When will game. I wanted to get off to a this person bring his business back to the U.S.? Who knows,? Obama did not talk about the time good start and set the tone for the frame that he and his union friend had discussed. Maybe Obama will invite the head of the EPA playoffs.” and the head of the Energy Department ,along with his union bosses, to assist in working this out. Tupelo got into foul trouble early. However, some of the Obama talked about renewable energy and providing financing for these practices. I suppose that he means younger Tigers stepped in and providing more money to companies like Solyndra out in California. This is the company that just declared helped the team to victory. bankruptcy right after the American people loaned them millions of dollars just to be “green”. Now the “Just about everyone executive officers want their bonuses for doing a good job. Obama will pat these people on the back and contributed,” the coach said. “I say, “Good job guys, you have just failed and I am going to pay you for insulting the American public. The liked that because it was a total American public is so dumb, they will pay the bill and you guys can get your bonus money at the same time. “ team effort.” THG-11909 ™ THG-11909 By HERMAN BROWN Tupelo correspondent The Tupelo Tigers are hoping to bounce into the post-season playoffs with a four-game win streak. Coach Clay Weller believes that successful string might improve the Tigers’ chances of a longer playoff run. “Momentum is such a big thing,” Coach Weller said. “It gives players confidence to hit those shots. If you are riding some positive momentum, it makes you harder to beat.” Tupelo carried a threegame winning streak into the February 7th home game with Coleman. The head coach was aware of the challenge Coleman presents. However, he was also pleased with the recent scoring surge by his own Tigers. “I’ve said all along, if we can score 50 points in a game, we have a chance to beat almost anybody we play,” he said. “Our defense has been good enough to hold most teams down. But we’ve struggled to score points for most of the season. That’s why I am so pleased with these last three games. We scored 52, 50 and 63 in those and won all three of them. If we can keep scoring like that, our chances certainly improve in the playoffs.” On January 31, Tupelo held off a Milburn Eagles’ comeback bid to record a 52-47 victory at Tupelo High School. The Tigers led 15-6 after one quarter and 25-16 at the break. When the Tigers extended the lead to 40-24, they appeared in pretty good shape. However, Milburn got hot down the stretch and ripped the nets for 23 points. Tupelo was able to answer with 12 points, which allowed the Tigers to slip out with a five-point win at 52-47. Tanner Davis led Tupelo to victory with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Two other Tigers scored in double figures in the game. Jakota Carrell shared team-high scoring honors with 12 points. Matt Benedict was next with 10 points. The rest of the scoring included Chisum Henry with 8 points, Corey McCollum with 6, and H.D. Bullard and Brandon Chamberlain with 2 points each. “We got off to a good start,” said Coach Weller. “We led 15-2 late in the first quarter. But we did not play as well in the second quarter. Then we came out in the third quarter refocused and pushed the lead to 16. After that, Milburn turned up the pressure and we didn’t handle it very well.” Tupelo connected on seven of 10 free throws in the fourth Sale Times Fincher & Son’s Pipe & Steel To create jobs, Obama wants more highways, bridges, and other public works. One would think that after all the czars, assistants, committee members, and lawyers that he and his wife have hired the past three years, that at least one of these positions would come up with some means of job creation without that job being paid for by the American taxpayer. This president can not create real jobs because he has never held a real job. He probably never paid any taxes until he became president. Here is an example of how this administration works. There are three grocery stores in a small town in southern Oklahoma. One of the store owners said that during the first 10 days of January, his store took in $90,000.00 worth of food stamps. Now just think of how many small stores there are scattered across this nation. After you think about that, just think about all of the Wal Mart stores and small convenience stores that are doing business and the millions of dollars that went through their cash registers, just from welfare checks. This president and his administration only know how to provide welfare checks, they have no idea how to provide PAY CHECKS. Small businesses provide pay checks because someone had an idea and wanted to succeed in life. Obama continues to put his thumb on anything and everything that is good for this nation. Mr. Obama, you can continue to knock us down, but we will get up again. You can continue to degrade this nation and knock us down another time. Each time you knock us down, we will get up, again, again, and again. November of 2012 is coming. America will have a choice as to whether you stay or are replaced by someone who truly cares about this nation. Hopefully, America will make the right choice. PAID FOR BY DEWARD STRONG PAGE B-8—COALGATE RECORD REGISTER—FEBRUARY 8, 2012 —Photo submitted COALGATE SENIOR NOLAN FANNING signs a letter of intent with Carl Albert State College as family members and coaches look on. From left (front) – Grandfather Ernest Paul Fanning, Nolan Fanning, grandmother Peggy Fanning; (back) - CASC Head Coach Mark Pollard, dad Ernie Fanning, niece Attlynn Fanning, Coalgate High School Head Baseball Coach Phil Wilkinson, and CASC Assistant Coach Ryan Bowen. Fanning Signs With Carl Albert Nolan Fanning of Coalgate signed his letter of intent on February 3 to play baseball College in Poteau, OK. next year for Carl Albert State Nolan is a two sport athlete for Coalgate High School playing both football and baseball. He recently received from Mild to Wild the honor of being selected FB All District Offensive MVP, Full line of West Boys truck shop truck accessories 827 Lonnie Abbott Blvd • Ada, OK (580)436-7915 (580)399-7800 [email protected] All Star By Class-QB and Daily Oklahoman 2A All StatePunter. Nolan is the son of Ernie and Debbie Fanning. Nolan’s brother is SOSU Assistant Baseball Coach Roland Fanning. Nolan has a sister, Amber Fanning, and a niece, Attlynn Fanning. 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If that trend continues, THS might make some noise in the playoffs. Tupelo recorded a pair of doubledigit wins last week in home games. However, the Lady Tigers then suffered a double-digit loss on the road at Sasakawa. On Tuesday, Tupelo shot down the visiting Milburn Lady Eagles 43-32. The real damage came early as the Lady Tigers rocketed out to a 16-2 lead in the first quarter. Milburn outscored the host team 30-27 over the final three periods. However, all that did was close their losing deficit to 11 points at 43-32. Kelsie Warner dropped in a teamhigh 12 points for the Tupelo squad. Kayley Sanders was also in double figures with 10 points. Brittany Sanders was next with 6 points while Tamara Thompson and Haylee Fowler added 4 points each. Three Lady Tigers added 2 points each, including Kate McCoy, Hailey Ellis and Kurston Chamberlain. Keara Bourland rounded out the total with 1 point. Coach Rogers praised the showing by her Lady Tigers. “I thought we came out really aggressive and strong,” she said. “I also think our defense really worked well and that was important to this win too.” On Thursday, Tupelo added a 4533 win over the visiting Victory Life Academy Lady Eagles. The victory was authored by Tupelo outscoring the Lady Eagles in all four quarters. THS led 12-7 in the first quarter, 22-14 in the second, 32-22 in the third, and then 4533 at the end. The one-two scoring punch of Kayley Sanders and Brittany Sanders generated a combined 31 points – just two points less than the 33 produced by the entire VLA squad. Kayley Sanders torched the Lady Eagles with 19 points. Brittany Sanders added 12 points. Other scoring included Kurston Chamberlain with 5 points, Kelsie Warner with 4, Kate McCoy with 3, and Haylee Fowler with 2. “Our defense has finally got its spacing really good,” said Coach Rogers. “They are spacing correctly and anticipating what we need to do. Our defense is flowing right into our offense. The two are working well together and we are getting more confidence throwing the ball in the basket.” On Saturday, Tupelo hoped to add the Sasakawa Lady Vikings to the growing list of victims. However, the hosting SHS squad had other ideas. Sasakawa withstood a good effort by Tupelo and escaped with a hard-earned 43-34 win. Tupelo fell behind 10-4 in the first quarter. The deficit swelled to a dozen at the break, 21-9. The Lady Tigers outscored SHS 15-12 to close the lead to 33-24. They matched Sasakawa’s 10 points in the last quarter. Despite the effort, Tupelo still came up nine points shy, 43-34. Brittany Sanders came up big for Tupelo with 17 points. Kayley Sanders was also in double figures with 11 points. The only other scoring for THS included Kurston Chamberlain with 4 points and Kelsie Warner with 2. The loss was disappointing for the Tupelo program. However, the Lady Tigers may have an opportunity for sweet revenge. “We’ll need to beat Calvin on Friday in the district tournament,” said Coach Rogers. “The loser of that one is finished for the season. We’ve beaten them both times. I’m telling my girls right now that if we’ll play and do the job we are supposed to do, we’ll be OK. We are focused on us and what we are doing. Both myself and my kids would love a rematch with Sasakawa. We are not ready to move from the court to the field just yet. We want to play basketball for a while longer.” --@ Tupelo Tupelo 43, Milburn 32 Milburn – 2 – 8 – 11 – 11 – (32) Tupelo – 16 – 10 – 10 – 7 – (43) Tamara Thompson 4, Haylee Fowler 4, Chamberlain 2, Keara Bourland 1. Kate McCoy 2, Hailey Ellis 2, Kurston Continued on Page B-10 UPGRADE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT AND PAY LESS FOR IT Compare for Yourself! 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Ol Coaly Continued from Page B-9 CAFE 126 North Main under new management NEW HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 6am - 2pm SUNDAY 11am - 2 pm Tupelo scoring: Brittany Sanders 17, Kayley Sanders 11, Kurston Chamberlain 4, Kelsie Warner 2. ----Upcoming Games Feb. 7 Coleman --District Tournament @ Tupelo Friday: Tupelo vs Calvin Saturday: Sasakawa vs Friday’s winner Call For Weekday Lunch Specials Homemade Desserts 927-9040 —Photo submitted ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE WINTER BALL — From left: Madelyne McNutt, Chloe Hix, Kenzi Pebworth, Maria Martinez, Ronica Ennis and Meri Casey. “We don’t keep bank statements in a shoe box anymore. It comes in an e-mail each month, and it’s perfect for us.” There are lots of benefits to receiving your bank statement electronically: It’s quicker! It’s so much easier! It’s even more secure! Log on to www.shamrockbank.com or stop by the bank for more details. 101 North Main - Coalgate - 927-2311 - www.shamrockbank.com Member FDIC
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