Candidate Filing Begins Dec. 4

            

      

Candidates for the Boards of Education in Sequoyah County school districts will file their Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Dec. 4, and continuing on Dec. 5 and 6, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn said.

Osborn said the official filing period ends at 5 p.m. on Dec. 6. All candidate filings will be at the Sequoyah County Election Board office, 110 E. Creek Ave. in Sallisaw, Osborn said.

The boards of education positions at stake will be filled at the Feb.13 annual school election. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the total votes cast in the election, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will meet in a runoff election on April 3.

Candidates may file for the following school board and Sallisaw offices:

-C-50 Belfonte School District---Office No. 1 (3 years)

-I-46 Braggs School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-C-36 Brushy School District---Office No. 1 (3 years)

-I-7 Central School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-I-4 Gans School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-I-6 Gore School District---Office No. 3 (5 years) and No. 5 (2 years)

-C-1 Liberty School District---Office No. 1 (3 years)

-C-35 Marble City School District---Office No.1 (3 years)

-C-68 Moffett School District---Office No. 1 (3 years)

-I-3 Muldrow School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-I-5 Roland School District---Office No.3 (5 years)

-I-1 Sallisaw School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-I-2 Vian School District---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-4 Indian Capital Vo-Tech---Office No. 3 (5 years)

-City of Sallisaw---Mayor, 2-year unexpired term, and Ward 2 (3 years) and Ward 4, (3 years).

The City of Sallisaw election is schedule for the same day. For more information, contact the Sequoyah County Election Board at 918-775-2614.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Two Arrested, Face Drug Charges

Two persons were arrested by Muldrow police on Interstate 40 and were booked into the county jail on drug-related charges.

Muldrow police report Daniel Bustos, 22, and Tatyana Hopkins, age unavailable, were arrested for speeding on Interstate 40.

The Sequoyah County Detention Center, Sallisaw, lists Bustos’ age as 22 but gives no place of residence. Bustos is still being held in the county jail. Hopkins is not on the books at the detention center according to the jailer.

Sgt. Mark Harkins made the stop, and took Bustos into custody on an outstanding warrant. In the vehicle Harkins and Officer Jerry Brooks found two sets of scales, numerous baggies, 3.1 grams of Ecstasy, known as “Molly” on the street, 4.5 grams of cocaine, 5.4 grams of marijuana, and 122.9 grams of (unidentified) mushrooms.

Muldrow police report Bustos and Hopkins were transported to the detention center where they were booked for possession of a controlled, dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled, dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, second offense each, and Bustos for speeding.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Sensitive Santa Planned on Dec. 5

The Pervasive Parenting Center (PPC) Sensitive Santa program is designed to help children with disabilities have a less stressful experience by limiting numbers when visiting with Santa. 

This year in Sallisaw, Sensitive Santa will be held by appointment only from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Carl Albert State College. Toney said Sensitive Santa is set up so that not too many visitors arrive at the same time. 

PPC is a non-profit organization that helps families find resources they need to help with disabilities. To make a Sensitive Santa appointment, for more information, or to donate contact Toney at 918-647-1255, or ktoney@pervasiveparentingcenter.org.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Canning, Food Preservation Workshop Set for Nov. 30

A Canning Workshop and Food Preservation Class will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds.

The workshop will be led by April Cole, FCS/4-H Youth Development agent at the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension service in Sallisaw.

Cole said, “The workshop will teach how to safely preserve your own food and receive information and recipes to keep you busy all winter! If you’re a first timer, or just need a refresher, sign up today. Come ready to learn and have fun!”

To register call the Extension Office at 918-775-4838. A $5 registration fee will be charged to cover supplies.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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‘Iron Post Corner’ Available Now

The hometown book, “Iron Post Corner,” by the hometown author Clayton Lucas, is now available on Amazon and also at www.IronPostCorner.com. Copies purchased through the website rather than Amazon will be signed by Lucas.

This is the first novel for Lucas. Reviewers say the book is so good it is hard to put down. According to Amazon the book is:

“An awesome saga of parallel lives interwoven through time, leading to that place where destinies intersect. For the first time since childhood, Heather finds herself living in Oklahoma, this time by choice, consoled by the last words of a man she loves like a grandfather. But, when "Grandpa Charley" promised her that Tony, his grandson and her childhood confidant, will soon return, Heather is beyond skeptical. More than a decade earlier, after being utterly betrayed by his father, Tony vowed never to return. Because of this Heather concluded that their friendship was not as enduring as she once believed. Yet, within weeks of Grandpa Charley's passing, and just as he predicted, the unbelievable happens: Tony returns. Conflicted between the unyielding bond they once shared as children and the resentment she now feels toward Tony, Heather reluctantly feels drawn to him but still struggles to reconnect. She is driven by a promise she made to Grandpa Charley that, by design, would put her and Tony together to uncover and untangle his grandfather's incredible hidden past. Unknowingly they both embark on a journey of self-discovery as they come face to face with the skeletons of the past, and the love, resilience and redeeming power of family. What Heather doesn't know is that she is in no way prepared for what happens next.”

When Lucas’ book was purchased by a publisher earlier this year, he said, “It’s a dream come true. It’s something I always wanted to do.”

Lucas said he is already at work on a second novel, set in Missouri.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Neal McCoy Will Perform at Lee Creek Tavern Dec. 1

Neal McCoy is bringing his chart-topping lyrics to Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Dec. 1.

The free admission show inside Lee Creek Tavern begins at 8 p.m.

In 1993, the Jacksonville, Texas, musician broke into the music scene with back-to-back No. 1 singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” from his RIAA platinum-certified album “No Doubt About It.”

His commercial success continued with another RIAA platinum-selling album, “You Gotta Love That,” in 1995, which peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Top Country Albums charts. The album included “For a Change,” ‘They’re Playin’ Our Song” and the album title “You Gotta Love That,” all of which reached No. 3 on the US Country charts.

After a brief break from music, McCoy returned in early 2003 with “The Luckiest Man in the World,” following it with “That’s Life” in 2005.”

McCoy has released a total of 10 studio albums, two compilation albums and 34 singles. A total of nine singles have reached the Top 10 list.

For more information on McCoy, visit www.nealmccoy.com.

For more information on Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, visit www.cherokeecasino.com or call (800) 256-2338. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. 

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Former Sallisaw Businessman "Ramblin' Rob" Hurt in Vehicle Crash

Robbie Mize, former owner of Ramblin Rob’s Music in

Sallisaw, survived a crash in Missouri on Nov. 18.

A former Sallisaw businessman is recovering from serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Nov. 18 in Missouri.

Robbie E. Mize, (Ramblin' Rob), 53, former owner of Ramblin Rob’s Music in Sallisaw, was expected to be sent home from Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday. His wife, Peggy, said he suffered broken and crushed ribs, internal injuries and fractures in three places in his back in the crash.

The crash occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Nov. 18 on a Missouri highway, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The report says Kevin M. Pearce, 44, of Monett, Mo., was driving a 2016 Dodge Charger north on Missouri 39 and was passing vehicles. He tried to pass Mize, who was driving a 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck, at the same time Mize was making a left turn. Pearce’s car struck Mize’s truck on the driver’s side. Witnesses said the collision caused the pickup truck to became airborne and flip twice. Mize was thrown from the truck.

The report lists no injuries for Pearce.

Peggy Mize said her husband was in x-ray on Wednesday afternoon where doctors were checking him for a possible broken shoulder. But she said it was hoped he would be discharged because the family is planning to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in a new home.

Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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