Water Systems Recognized for Fluoridation

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced 13 water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Those awarded include the Sallisaw and Poteau water systems.

Fluoridation is the adjustment of fluoride in drinking water to a level that is effective for preventing tooth decay. The award recognizes those communities which achieved excellence in community water fluoridation by maintaining a consistent level of fluoride in drinking water throughout 2017.

For 2017, a total of 1,499 public water systems in 30 states received these awards, including 13 in Oklahoma.

“The OSDH supports community water fluoridation and recognizes the practice as beneficial to all who drink and use the water,” said Dr. Jana Winfree, OSDH Director of Dental Health Service. “Preventive dental care programs, such as community water fluoridation, make a real difference in improving the health of Oklahomans.”

Community water fluoridation has been recognized by CDC as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th Century. CDC recommends water fluoridation as one of the most practical, cost-effective, equitable, and safe measures a community can take to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health.

“Water fluoridation is one of the best investments that a community can make in maintaining the oral health of its citizens," said Casey Hannan, Acting Director, CDC Division of Oral Health. "It is equally as effective in preventing cavities in children and adults. Fluoridation is also highly cost effective. Studies continue to show that for every $1 a community invests in water fluoridation, $20 are saved in dental treatment costs.”

The following water systems received awards:

Bartlesville

Chickasha Municipal Authority

Madill

Muskogee

Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority (OOWA) - Pryor

Oklahoma City – Draper Water Treatment Plant

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater

Ponca City Municipal Water

Poteau Valley Improvement Authority (PVIA)

City of Sand Springs

Sallisaw

Tulsa – A.B. Jewell

Tulsa – Mohawk

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Muldrow Teacher Dies in Thanksgiving Day Car Accident

A single vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 4:08 p.m. Thursday on US Highway 64 1.2 miles west of Muldrow left a beloved Muldrow teacher dead from injuries sustained.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) report Sherry Cawhorn Christopher, 68, of Roland was driving a 2004 Oldsmobile SUV eastbound on US 64 when the vehicle departed the left side of the roadway, over-corrected to the right and came back on the roadway. The vehicle then departed the right side of the roadway and overturned ejecting Christopher.

Christopher was pronounced deceased at Sparks Hospital in Ft Smith from injuries sustained in the collision.

A passenger in the vehicle, Thomas Christopher, 66, of Roland was treated and released from Sparks Hospital.

The OHP report lists the cause of the accident as inattention/unknown. Seatbelts were not in use. 

Christopher was a high school science teacher at Muldrow High School. She was named Muldrow High School Site Teacher of the Year in March of the year.

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Tuesday Wreck Sends Two to Tulsa Hospital

A single vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 3:57 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 40, approximately two miles east of Sallisaw, sent two to a Tulsa hospital by Lifeflight.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported that a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by Khaleel Rose, 21, of Springdale was westbound on I40 when for an unknown reason he lost control of the vehicle and struck the side of a semi-truck. The vehicle departed the roadway to the left and then rolled approximately two times coming to rest on its wheels. The driver was ejected out of the vehicle for an unknown distance.

Rose was Lifeflighted to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa and admitted in stable condition with head and internal trunk injuries.

An eleven-year-old passenger from Springdale was also Lifeflighted to St. Francis in Tulsa and admitted in stable condition with a head injury.

Oscar Sealy, a second passenger in the vehicle, was not injured.

The OHP reported that the condition of the driver and the cause of the collision are still under investigation. Seatbelts were in use by the passengers but not by the driver.

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City Sanitation to Run as Scheduled Thanksgiving Day

Residential trash pickup for the City of Sallisaw will run as normal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23.

Sanitation officials remind everyone to have those poly carts curbside by 7 a.m. both days.

The City of Sallisaw Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The Landfill will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 23, and from 7:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Pam Cloud, Managing News Director

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Sallisaw Business Seeking Angels for Angel Tree

Forever Memories Funeral Services is still looking for angels to place on its Angel Tree this year.

Carolyn Bridges of Forever Memories said they were able to help 52 angels last year for Christmas and so far only half that many have applied this year.

Families in the area with children ages 17 and under who may be struggling this Christmas and need some assistance in providing gifts for the kids are encouraged to apply for the Forever Memories Angel Tree. Applications are available at Forever Memories, at 463505 Highway 101 in Sallisaw, or by calling 918-775-2222.

Some guidelines and income requirements do apply; applications will be accepted through this Friday, Nov. 23.

This is the third year Forever Memories has had an Angel Tree.

“The owners feel it is important to take care of the community, and that everyone gets something for Christmas,” Bridges said.

Pam Cloud, Managing News Director

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Tahlequah Man Sentenced

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Muskogee announced Monday that Eric Lynn Garman, age 35, of Tahlequah was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment, and 5 years supervised release for Possession Of Certain Material Involving The Sexual Exploitation Of Minors.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The indictment alleged that between on or about August 14, 2017 to on or about November 30, 2017, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, did knowingly possess, attempt to possess and access with intent to view, matters which contained visual depictions, ...which said visual depictions involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, ... and said visual depictions were of such sexually explicit conduct and had been transported in interstate commerce by computer.

U.S. Attorney Brian J. Kuester said, "The horrific acts committed against children by those that produce child pornography is made profitable by those that purchase, possess, and share it. The successful prosecution of Mr. Garman would not have been possible without the professional and thorough investigation conducted by the FBI. I commend the FBI for this investigation and its continued service to the people of the Eastern District of Oklahoma."

FBI Oklahoma City Special Agent in Charge Kathryn Peterson said, "This investigation reinforces the message that the victimization of children will not be tolerated by law enforcement. These terrible crimes inflict irreparable harm and trauma to young and vulnerable victims."

District Judge Ronald A. White presided over the hearing. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States. The defendant will remain in custody pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which the non-paroleable sentence will be served.

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Stilwell Woman Crowned New Miss CASC 2019

Miss CASC 2018 Bailey Oberste, left, President Jay Falkner, 

and the 2019 Miss CASC Claudia Jones.

Sallisaw’s own Bailey Oberste gave up her crown as Miss CASC last week as Claudia Jones of Stilwell took the new title.

Jones was crowned Miss CASC 2019 last Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the annual Miss Carl Albert State College competition. As the new Miss CASC, she will represent Carl Albert at the Miss Oklahoma Pageant next June. She will receive a $1,000 cash award for the state competition wardrobe and travel, plus a 16-hour tuition waiver at CASC.

Contestants finishing in other top categories include first runner up Madeline Humphries from Poteau, and second runner up Larissa Deaton from Wister.

The Crowd Pleaser and Miss Congeniality awards went to Curtsie Pace from Heavener, and the Talent award was won by Madeline Humphries.

Miss CASC 2018 Bailey Oberste of Sallisaw crowned the new Miss CASC.

Pam Cloud, Managing News Director

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