Burn Ban Continued

Sequoyah County Commissioners continued the burn ban in the county through Dec. 13. They approved the ban at the regular meeting Monday morning.

Steve Rutherford, Sequoyah County Emergency Management director, said that, although weather persons are predicting rain on Monday evening and Tuesday, it may not be enough to lift the burn ban. He said at least a half-inch of rain is needed, but the prediction is for less.

Firefighters and the State Wildlife Department were battling a wildfire blaze on Jackson Mountain, northwest of Marble City, on Monday morning, he reported.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Fly Fishing Class Is Feb. 23-24 on Illinois River

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the angler in your life? How about sending them to the Lower Illinois River to learn about fly fishing?

Enrollment is under way for the Illinois River Fly Fishing School, which has become one of the most popular fishing education workshops held each year in Oklahoma. The 2018 session will be Feb. 23 and 24 at Tenkiller State Park and on the banks of the Illinois River.

This will be the 30th year that Patton Fly Fishing has offered this course. Early registration is suggested to ensure a spot.

This basic course includes sessions on tackle and gear, knots, flies, fly selection and casting techniques. On Saturday afternoon, participants receive on-stream instruction. Fly rods will be available for loan Saturday. A state fishing license is not required for students during course instruction.

Instructors will be Mark Patton, Tom Adams, Blake Patton and Tre Dupuy. 

Participants should bring a hat, sunglasses, rain gear, flashlight, alarm clock and appropriate clothing for Saturday's outdoor session. If available, participants are urged to also bring their own equipment including rod and reel, flies, 3X leader and waders.

A welcome session and orientation will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, with indoor training from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by actual fishing instruction on the Illinois River. A fly selection and discussion session will begin at 7 p.m. after dinner break.

Course fee is $175, with a $50 deposit due at the time of enrollment. For more information, click here for an information packet or call (405) 613-6520.

Lodging is available separately through Tenkiller State Park. 

For more information or to enroll call 405-613-6520.

Students may book lodging by calling (918) 489-5643.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Muldrow Man Hurt in Motorcycle Crash

A Muldrow man was listed in critical condition Friday following a motorcycle crash north of Roland.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) reported James Petrovivich, 59, was admitted to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville in critical but stable condition with leg, arm, head and internal and external injuries.

The OHP reported Petrovivich was driving a 2006 Harley-Davidson on County Road E1080 two miles west of State Highway 64D, about three miles east and three miles north of Roland. For an unknown reason Petrovivich laid the motorcycle on its side, and it came to rest in the ditch on the south side of the road. Petrovivich was thrown from the motorcycle in the middle of the road.

He was transported by Pafford EMS to Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith then airlifted to the Fayetteville hospital.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Angels Available at Nursing Home

Several angels remain on the angel tree at Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home in Sallisaw, the staff reports. They encourage gift givers to stop by, pick an angel, and make someone happy on Christmas Day.

Both male and female angels are available, and the angel tags have gift suggestions. The angel tree is in the lobby at the nursing home. Gift givers may choose an angel, then record the angel on the nearby signup sheet.

The gifts, wrapped and including the angel tags, should be returned to the nursing home by Dec. 15.

For more information contact the nursing home at 918-775-4881.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Two Arrested in Sheriff’s Drug Investigation

Maggie Liberto

Rodney Jordan

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane reported Friday that two persons were arrested following the serving of a narcotics search warrant at a home north of Dwight Mission Road near Pin Hook Corner, northwest of Sallisaw.

Lane said those arrested were Maggie Liberto, 33, of Vian, and Rodney Jordan, 39, of Fort Smith. They were booked into the Sequoyah County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), methamphetamine, with intent to distribute, possession of CDS, marijuana, with intent to distribute, child endangerment, maintaining a residence where CDS is kept or sold, after former conviction of felony.

Jordan also had an outstanding felony warrant for probation or parole violation from Arkansas.

The officers found a small child in the residence in direct proximity to the alleged narcotics.

Lane said investigators and deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and schedule narcotics in the home, along with packaging materials, digital scales and other items of paraphernalia that are consistent with the use and distribution of illegal drugs.

Lane said, “Our sheriffs’ investigators along with the DTF investigators are working together and gathering information every day. We will continue to relentlessly pursue and bust drug dealers. We’ve warned them from day one, either clean up your lives and stop selling drugs or move out of our county, or they’ll go to jail.”

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the District 27 Drug Task Force.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Brushy School Will Hold Blood Drive Dec. 13

Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a blood drive at Brushy Elementary School from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13.

Each blood donor will receive a free, limited edition, long-sleeved holiday-themed t-shirt. Each student who brings a donor to donate will receive a “Feel Like a Superhero” Goofy Pen. 

“The gift of blood donation is one that offers hope, healing, and comfort to local patients and their loved ones,” said John Armitage, M.D., president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “The cost- just one hour of your time- is certainly less than other gifts most of us will give this season. But there’s nothing that has a greater impact.”

Donors also receive health screenings and Donor Rewards points, redeemable at Oklahoma Blood Institute’s online store. 

Appointments are not required but can be made by calling 479-652-2362 or visiting obi.org.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Five of Seven Sallisaw Stores Pass Test

The Sallisaw NOW Coalition along with Cherokee Nation Responsible Beverage campaign conducted compliance checks in local convenience stores in the City of Sallisaw on Nov. 16.

Taylor Chadwell, with the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, said, “We'd like to congratulate those stores that passed. They are Casey's General Store, Diamond Express, Pit Stop on Cherokee, EZ Mart and Quick Stop Market on Hwy 59. Thank you for not selling alcohol to minors, always ID-ing and helping keep our county safe. We appreciate you guys and keep up the good work!”

Those stores will receive certificates of appreciation, Chadwell said.

Of the seven stores checked, two did not pass. They received verbal warnings and information on how to train clerks not to sell alcohol to minors.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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