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Fire destroys Skiatook family’s home By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
Stacia Spears (left) and Mackenzie Wise both made the AllState Cheerleading Team. SUBMITTED
Spears and Wise make All-State Cheer squad By Lindsey Renuard | News Editor
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tacia Spears and Mackenzie Wise made Skiatook High School history this year by becoming All-State Cheerleaders. This is the first year that SHS has had two girls qualify for the honor. Both Spears and Wise took gymnastics when they were little, and that helped encourage them to get involved with cheerleading. “I grew up around cheerleading,” Spears said. “Both of my step-sisters did and I always looked up to them.” Cheerleading is often overlooked as a sport and many don’t realize how difficult it actually is. Stunts are extremely dangerous and require a lot of practice, concentration and trust. Spears love basing, that is being the support and strength at the bottom of a challenging stunt. “I always like trying out new things,” she said. “Cheer is physical and mental. You have to be cautious, aware, clear. It’s dangers and you have to be able to depend on the other girls in the squad.” Wise enjoys the tumbling aspect of cheerleading the most. “We practice about 15 hours a week during cheer seasons. And many of us do year round competitive cheer
Senior candidate Stacia Spears and escort Cash Calfyat wrestling homecoming. Spears was also a basketball homecoming candidate.
Senior candidate, Mackenzie Wise and escort Sawyer Seago at baketball’s homecoming. AMY GARNER photos/Skiatook Journal
as well, like we do,” Wise said. She and Spears both participate on competitive squads. The high school squad also attends a cheer camp during the summer as well as competes in the regional and state
competitions. “I’ve made a lot of friends that I never would have expected,” Wise said, and Spears agreed. “As soon as » see cheer, 2
Churches to feed kids during walkout By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
On Monday, March 19 several churches, teachers, and community individuals came together to discuss plans on how to best help our community kids and families in the event of a teacher walk-out on April 2. “Our primary concern was to make sure our children and families were provided with meals,” said Skiatook First United Methodist Pastor Susan Whitley.
Several churches will be walk up sites for kids to come and get a lunch to go. Bag lunches will be provided from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. each day through the walk-out. Students may get lunch from the nearest distribution center to their house, or from any church that is a distribution center. Locations include: • First United Methodist—1007 Osage (across from Marrs Elem.) • First Baptist Church—940 W. Oak (Oak St. Campus) • Lighthouse Church—709 E.
4th St. (behind Tastee Freeze) • First Presbyterian Church—300 E. 2nd St. (across from Post Office) • Tri-County Baptist Church –397930 W. 4100 Rd. • Ascension Church and Family Worship Center will deliver lunches to the area behind Mr Bass ---please contact Ascension Church at (918) 396-4930. Heaven Sent Food Pantry at the Assembly of God Church on Osage St. will have extra food on hand and are waving all qualification requirements.
A Skiatook family home is a total loss after a fire on Saturday, March 24. The Skiatook Fire Department was called out to the 5500 square foot home at 11:58 a.m. “When units arrive on the scene, the residence was fully involved,” said Chief Jim Annas. “There was just no hope when we got there.” In addition to the house there was a two story detached garage exposure. The firefighters focused their efforts on saving the garage, but the risk of a chimney collapse made use of the hand lines unsafe. The home had three chimneys approximately 45-50 feet high. “As the primary residence burned away, those chimneys became a significant hazard to anyone in their collapse zone,” Annas said. The risk of collapse and significant injury was too great and the decision was made to pull back since the garage was in the collapse zone. Firefighters were able to get some tolls and equipment out of the garage. In addition to the two structures, there were two propane tanks on the property. A 500 gallon tank was on fire and the pressure relief valve had already popped. The tank was venting propane and they let the tank burn itself out. “We used one of our specialized Wildland vehicles Squad 6, a custom modified 6 wheeled military vehicle to spray water on the 1000 gallon tank and prevent it from catching fire,” Annas said. As the fire burned, firefighters also had to steer efforts to fighting spot fires in the yard due to dry, windy conditions. Owens and Company posted across the creek to fight any brush fires that may have occurred and to protect surrounding structures. Sperry Fire Department and Country Corner Fire Department also responded to assist with the fire. “The sheer volume of fire was beyond the magnitude of water we had to throw at it,” Annas said. There was not a hydrant for fire teams to hook up to in the area, so all water came from tanker trucks. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Families may come and get groceries on Thursdays from 1-4:30 p.m. for as many weeks as the walk-out lasts. Other churches not listed as distribution sites are pairing with these locations to help insure our children do not go hungry! If you would like to help or donate at any of these locations, please let them know. “Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting. It was wonderful to see everyone working together,” Whitley said.
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7 p.m. at the Gondles-Butler Post home, 13319 N. Cincinnati Ave. The post welcomes new members.
The Capitol Meetings are starting up again. The next one will be at 9:30 am. at Highway 20 Diner, 4300 W. C Rogers Blvd.
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Senior Celebration will be holding a Basket Bingo fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. $10 for the first card and $5 each additional card. Mini games are $1 for a 50/50 pot.
6 p.m. in the municipal boardroom, 220 S. Broadway
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The Red Cross will be accepting donations at Skiatook First United Methodist Church, 1007 S. Osage Street, from 12:30 — 6:30 p.m.
Skiatook City Council and Public Works Authority Meeting
Reoccurring Events Group Day Time Location Alcoholics Anonymous Mon & Wed 7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway Al-Anon Group Meeting Mondays 7 p.m. Nazarine Church, 755 Lenapah Rotary Lunch Thursdays 12-1 p.m. Highway 20 Diner PAWS for Reading Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Skiatook Library Heaven Sent Coat Thursdays 2-6 p.m. Skiatook First Closet and Food Pantry Assembly SPS GED class Tues & Thurs 5-7:30 p.m. Skiatook High School Library
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we step on the mat, we leave everything behind. It’s really a kind of sisterhood,” Spears said. But cheerleading isn’t just about competition and dangerous stunts. It’s also about
support and community. “We show our support for all of the athletes. We are the ones cheering for them at away games when the student section can’t come. We are there no matter what the weather,” Spears said. “We try to set a good example.”
Group Day Time Location Narcotics Anonymous Tues & Thurs 7 p.m. 114 N. Broadway GUTS Groceries Tues & Fri 6:15 P.M., Old Bayouth 10 A.M. Building Skiatook VFW Bingo Fridays 5:30 p.m. VFW Post 7977 Storytime Wednesdays 11 a.m. Skiatook Library Thursday Cruise Night Thursdays 5:30 p.m. American Legion Skiatook Victim Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. Skiatook Police Support Group Department
Wise said the cheerleaders also support and try to set good examples in the community, such as when the squad participated in RCB Bank’s Grand Opening at the new location. “It’s such an honor to make it to the All-State squad,” Wise
said. And both girls know it’s better since they have been able to go through the experience together. The All-State team is composed of 24 cheerleaders from around the state from hundreds who try out. Wise plans to continue cheering next fall when she
attends college and will audition for the University of Oklahoma. She plans to study nursing. Spears has already committed to play soccer at Coffeyville Community College this fall and plans to be a dental hygienist.
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Sperry takes first at Northeastern Oklahoma Baseball Classic By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
The Sperry Pirates took home first Place is the Northeastern Oklahoma Baseball Classic March 24. The team started the tournament out against 3A Lincoln Christian and won 5-2. A tough fought 8-7 win over Sequoyah Claremore kept the Pirates moving forward to face 5A Glenpool in the semi-finals and defeated the Warriors 14-6. In the finals, Sperry took on 4A Mannford. The game started off with Mannford on the board early in the first inning. The pirates scored five runs in the sixth inning with Noah Ball, Jared Richardson, Teel, Joe Whitely, and Dylan Hunt, who all driving in runs. Mannford answered with three runs during the sixth. The game was tied at six at the top of the seventh inning, but a single from Beau Teel brought in two runs giving the Pirates the lead and the win.
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It is undeniable that religion provided the moral basis for our country to be founded on. When in Washington, I am often reminded of the religious symbolism built within the walls of various government buildings and monuments across the city. There are several examples of religion inside the U.S. Capitol. On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, there are 23 carved portraits of historic figures who handed down laws to their people. These portraits line the walls of the House floor and depict the lawgivers from the side, except for one. Moses, who faces the Speaker’s dais, is the only figure depicted looking forward and casting his watchful eye toward the legislators in the U.S. House of Represen-
tatives. Our country’s laws were built on the Ten Commandments that Moses received from God. Displayed prominently across from Moses is the phrase: ‘In God We Trust.’ Inside the Capitol Rotunda, there is a painting of the ‘Embarkation of the Pilgrims.’ It shows pilgrims, led by pastor John Robinson, praying for protection as they make their voyage for the new world. Just off of the Rotunda, the Congressional prayer chapel displays a stained-glass window with Psalm 16:1: “Preserve me O God for in thee do I put my trust.” Our Founding Fathers were so passionate about Americans having the freedom of religion that it was written into the First Amendment to the Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
Since 1954, our pledge of allegiance has proclaimed that we are united as “one nation, under God.” Our country’s official motto is ‘In God We Trust.’ It is obvious that religion is incredibly important to our Founding Fathers, the formation of our government, and the path of our nation. The Founders incorporated religion into all of their efforts to create a constitutional republic that united its citizens as one people that answered to God. This Easter, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is particularly important to remember that religion is the moral fabric that holds our nation together. Want to stay up-to-date on what I’m doing in Oklahoma and Washington on your behalf? Sign up for my newsletter by visiting Mullin.house.gov/newslettersignup.
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measures in a divided legislature when the parties have strong stances on issues such as taxes and the House and Senate as a whole also have different ideas on how state agencies should be funded. This was not a simple task as you saw through our months of struggle to find compromise. Unfortunately, a measure to allow the voters to have the opportunity to lower that threshold slightly died in committee this week. HJR1050, if approved by voters, would have amended the constitution to reduce the percentage of votes required to enact a revenue-raising measures from 75% of each chamber to a two-thirds majority of each chamber. Another bill, SJR61, is still awaiting consideration in the House Rules Committee. It proposes a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment that reduces the percentage of votes required to enact a sales tax revenue-raising measure from three-fourths of each chamber to threefifths. All other taxes would remain at the current threshold. The deadline for bills to be heard in committee is Thursday, April 12. You can contact me at the state Capitol by calling (405) 521-5581 or by email at efields@oksenate.gov.
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Wednesday night was a historic one as the Senate gave final approval to the largest teacher pay raise in state history. After months of meeting with community leaders, constituents, teachers, state agencies along with hours of debate with colleagues, the House and Senate finally were able to come up with a bipartisan plan to create nearly $500 million of recurring revenue. Teachers will get a 15-18% raise based on their years of service and degrees. A first year teacher with a bachelor’s will receive a $5,000 raise while a 25-year teacher with a doctorate will see an $8,300 increase. This raise will put Oklahoma second regionally in teacher pay and higher than 19 other states. We will now be more competitive with other states and hopefully stop our talented teachers from leaving the state and turn around the teacher shortage. The revenue package also provides a much-needed raise for our hard working state employees as well as school support personnel. These raises will help the state be able to better recruit and retain
high-qualified professionals by also helping them be able to better support their families. HB 1010 creates $457 million of new revenue from cigarettes, fuel and the production of oil and gas. We also approved HB 1011 capping itemized deductions at $17,000 excluding medical expense deductions and charitable donations. This change will help create just over $84 million in new revenue. Our work isn’t done. This is just the beginning. We must continue to look at tax exemptions, apportionments and other areas to find more revenue to continue improving our schools and salaries for school and public employees. This week’s vote was also historic because it’s the first tax increase the legislature has been able to pass since State Question 640 in 1992 set the threshold at a three-fourths super majority, the strictest revenue raising voting requirement in the country. This has been the major roadblock in creating new revenue in recent years. To raise revenue, the House must have 76 votes and the Senate must have 36. HB 1010 passed 79-19 while the Senate approved the measure 36-10. It’s extremely difficult to pass revenue raising
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HS Sports March 14-20 Wednesday, April 4 Golf: Skiatook and Sperry girls at Skiatook Invitational
Thursday, April 5 Baseball: Skiatook at Owasso Invitational Baseball: Sperry vs. Drumright at 4:30 p.m. Golf: Skiatook and Sperry boys at Verdigris Invitational Soccer: Skiatook vs. Webster at 6 p.m. Tennis: Skiatook at Bristow at 4 p.m. Track: Sperry at Chelsea at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 6 Baseball: Skiatook at Owasso Invitational Baseball: Sperry at Glenpool at 4:30 p.m. Soccer: Skiatook at Langston-Hughes at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 7 Baseball: Skiatook at Owasso Invitational Track: Skiatook at Oologah at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, April 9 Baseball: Skiatook at Tahlequah at 5 p.m.
Skiatook’s soccer players of the week for February 25 are (left to right): Dylan Geib — offense, Caden Stumpff — defense, Cody Potter — Ace Hardware, Hanna Thompson — offense and Piper Lorenzo — defense. Not pictured Andrea Hudson — American Bank of Oklahoma. LINDSEY RENUARD/Skiatook Journal
Baseball: Sperry vs. Metro Christian at 4:30 p.m. Golf: Skiatook girls at Oologah Invitational Golf: Sperry at Cushing Tennis: Skiatook at Collinsville at 3 p.m. Tennis: Sperry at Bristow at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10 Baseball: Skiatook vs. Tahlequah at 5 p.m. Baseball: Sperry vs. Lincoln Christian at 4:30 p.m. Golf: Skiatook boys at Bishop Kelley Invitational Soccer: Skiatook at Grove at 5 p.m. Tennis: Skiatook at Claremore at 3:30 p.m. Tennis: Sperry at Nowata at 4 p.m. Track: Skiatook at Miami at 10 a.m.
Skiatook Players of the Week for March 4 are (left to right): Greydon Jackson — offense, Brian Barentine — defense, Cody Potter — Ace Hardware, Madison Patton — offense and Tatum Tibbles — defense. Not pictured Andrea Hudson — American Bank of Oklahoma. LINDSEY RENUARD/Skiatook Journal
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Waugh qualifies for State Science Fair
SHS to perform Oklahoma By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
Bryson Waugh qualified for the state science fair after wins at Skiatook and Bartlesville science fairs. Many other Newman Middle School students participated in the Bartlesville Science Fair. Front row: Dayton Harney and Marissa Cantu standing right, Bryson Waugh. Middle row: James Kirchner, Ashley Golden, Lizzy Garrison, Olivia Kannegiesser, Lindsey George, Charlize Roberson. Back row:Jaxson Kent, Zayn Al-Shear, Selina Jiang, Abby Decker, Ginger Anderson, Madi Drummond, Taylor Wise, Charlize Roberson SUBMITTED
Polls open April 3 for special elections From staff reports
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Avant C-35 School Special and Sperry I-8 School Special Elections. Osage County Election Board Secretary Kelly Chouteau offered voters tips on how to make their votes count. Chouteau said that a valid ballot marking a filled-in box (in either blue or black ballpoint ink) is important. If voters make mistakes marking their ballots, they should not try to correct those errors. Instead, a voter should return the spoiled ballot to precinct officials, who will destroy it and issue a new ballot to the voter. Chouteau also urged voters to take their voter identification cards with them to the polls. “Your voter ID card (issued by the County Election Board) can help precinct officials find your name in the Precinct Registry, and it may help them resolve the problem if you are not listed in the Registry for some reason.” Alternatively, voters can bring an unexpired photo ID card issued by the U.S. government, the state of Okla-
homa, or a federally recognized tribal government. Voters without ID, or whose names are not found in the Precinct Registry, or voters who disagree with the information shown in the Registry, may always 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. Chouteau said that voters who want to get through the line quickly should vote at mid-morning or mid-afternoon, because those usually are the two slowest periods. “Anyone who is eligible and in line at the polling place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, will be entitled to vote,” the Osage County Election Board Secretary added. Following is a list of the precinct polling places in the April 3, 2018, elections: Avant C-35 School Special Election: Precinct 109 – Osage Hills School, 225 CR 2706, Bartlesville Precinct 110 – Barnsdall City Hall/PSO Building, 409 W Main, Barnsdall
Precinct 112 – Avant Community Center, 306 S Havens, Avant Precinct 201 – Church of Christ Annex, 1900 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook Precinct 203 – First Baptist Church, 825 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook Sperry I-8 School Special Election: Precinct 203 – First Baptist Church, 825 W Rogers Blvd, Skiatook Precinct 204 – Country Corner Fire Station, 6983 W 113st St N, Sperry Precinct 205 – Black Dog Fire Station, 495 N 52nd W Ave, Tulsa Chouteau also advised voters, candidates, campaign officials, and volunteers to be very aware of and careful to not violate state election laws Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Chouteau said that all known election law violations will be reported to the proper law enforcement authorities, usually the County Sheriff and District Attorney. Precinct officials will be watching very closely on election day for illegal electioneering by candidates, zealous campaign staff, and their volunteers. It’s unlawful in Osage County and across the State of Oklahoma to
Supply drive to benefit teachers, students From staff reports
Redbud Physical Therapy’s Skiatook clinic is holding a supply drive to support the teachers of Skiatook Public Schools. Donations will be taken through the end of May the Redbud clinic, 209 E. Rogers Blvd., during office hours. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supplies requested include: • Clorox wipes • Hand sanitizer • 3” ring binders
• Cardstock in various colors • Colored gel pens • Large wiggly eyes • Large craft stamp pads • Zipper bags (at least 24 count) • Expo dry erase markers • Plastic or paper three-prong folders • Tissue • Paper plates • Paper towels • Crayola watercolors • Small plastic cups • Small dry erase markers Please call (918) 396-9799 or e-mail Amanda.lusby@redbudpt.com with questions.
electioneer within 300 feet of a ballot box. To electioneer means to work for or against election of a particular candidate, political party, or issue. “This includes the illegal placement of any campaign signs inside the 300 feet boundary limit away from the ballot box,” reminded Chouteau.
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The Skiatook High School Vocal music department will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma April, 6th and 7 th at 7:00pm and April 8th at 3:00pm in the Herbert Pinc Auditorium at the high school. The production is under the direction of Taylor Conley and Assistant Director Robin Edens. Students have been in rehearsals since late January for this production. Starring in the musical is Noah Edens and Mattie Parker as Curly and Laurey. Alissa Grogan plays Aunt Eller, Laurey’s stern but loving Aunt. The comedic duo of Will Parker and Ado Annie are played by Mason Hopper and Kelsi Campbell. Joey Breckon is Ado Annie’s Dad Andrew Carnes. Jacob Schwartz plays the rough and mean Jud
Fry. Gertie Cummings is being played by Kacie Anderson. Other cast members are Cameron Jefferies as Ike Skidmore, Zeb Freter as Cord Elam, Dawson Roberson-Dye as Slim, Zack Prater as Tom, Noah Alsup as Mike, Kathryn George as Ellen, Abrianna Deleon as Kate, Elizabeth Dougherty as Virginia, and Kaylyn Stumpf, Samantha Roberson, Emi Szabo. Brittney Little is the Stage manager and the stage crew is Casey Carter, Allison Harold, Sabrina Albiter, Gabriella Craig, Greyce Seifried, Reanna Williams, Brooklyn Fitzgerald, Sarah Saile, Mallory Bertwell, Jordan Thomas, Kathy Brackett, Rachel Kelly and Meko St.Claire. Tickets are $13 for adults and children 13 and over and $3 for children ages 5-12. Tickets may be purchased from any cast member or at the door.
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Marrs Elementary Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment From staff reports
Enrollment Date: PreK and Kindergarten Roundup will be April 26th at Marrs Elementary from 5:30-7:00 pm. You do not have to participate in Round Up if you currently have a student enrolled at Marrs Elementary. This is for new students only. Pre-K Eligibility: Children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2018 and live in the Skiatook School District boundaries are eligible for our free full day preschool program. Possible Limited PreK Number: Depending on enrollment numbers there is the possibility
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that we would not be able to accept all Pre-K students. During the enrollment process we will document the date and time of all completed enrollment packets and Pre-K students will be placed according to a first come, first served basis.
Requirements to bring to Enrollment RoundUp: A parent or legal guardian must be present to enroll student. Please have the following documents when you arrive: • Enrollment Questionnaire (will be provided at enrollment site)
• Proof of Residency • Drivers License • Certificate of Live Birth • Free/Reduced Lunch Application (will be provided at enrollment site) • Unapproved Shot Record (School Nurse will be here to approve shot records)
o Care Van will be available at enrollment site on April 26 to provide immunization shots (Immunizations Requirements for OK: click PD) • Miscellaneous Items o If applicable, Power of Attorney (copy) o If applicable, Affida-
vit of Place of Residence (copy) *Please note if you do not have all of the above requirements you will be asked to leave your spot in line and return to the back of the enrollment line once you have all of your requirements.
Sperry to Hold Pre-K Enrollment for 2018-2019 By Traci Taylor
Sperry Public Schools will hold pre-kindergarten enrollment on Thursday, April 12th, 2018, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Early Childhood Building. Pre-kindergarten enrollment is for children who will be four years of age by September 1, 2018, but will not turn five years of age prior to Sept. 2, 2018. Parents need to bring with them the following: • proof of residency within the Sperry School district (residents of Quail Hollow require a property tax receipt), • current utility bill showing your name and physical address, • certified birth certificate, • current immunization record, and
• driver’s license/ stateissued identification. All applicants must complete a Home Language Survey for the 20182019 school year. Assistance in completing this form will be available for those who need it. If your child is of Native American decent and has a CDIB card, please bring it to enrollment. For those who qualify, the Caring Van will be on campus from 9:00-12:00 to provide immunizations. All shots must be current prior to enrollment. Required immunizations for students entering pre-kindergarten include 4 DTP (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus), 3 OPV/IPV (polio), 1 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), 3 hepatitis B, 2 hepatitis A, and 1 varicella (chicken pox). The Caring
Van will also be available for 6th grade students who have not received the 1 Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster which is required before they begin 7th grade. For additional information, call (918) 2887213, ext. 145. Sperry Elementary School provides a full-day pre-kindergarten program. Pre-kindergarten is not required by the state of Oklahoma; however, Sperry Public Schools recognizes the value of important foundational knowledge provided and social interaction opportunities within a pre-kindergarten program. Curriculum in all prekindergarten classes is based on the notion that all children can learn and learning at this early age is most easily achieved
through play. Developmentally appropriate activities are designed to provide real life experiences and to build on a child’s previous knowledge base. Sperry’s pre-kindergarten program teaches standards related to fine and gross motor skills, social/ emotional skills, intellectual skills, reading skills, and math skills. Skills taught include daily lessons that build the foundation for future reading and math skills, as well as fostering social and emotional skills that will be essential for success in the kindergarten program. Sperry pre-kindergarten students enjoy active learning experiences that are age appropriate and prepare them for the rigors of kindergarten. When entering a pre-
kindergarten class at Sperry, one might see students interacting with the teacher and assistant in a whole group activity or in small groups working on individualized skills. While fostering independence, the notion of learning through play is also an important aspect that can be seen in the classrooms. Centers are designed for students to engage in activities that allow them to interact with each other while increasing their knowledge base in relation to reading, math, science, and social studies. Since technology is a very important tool used to enhance instruction, pre-k students might be seen interacting with lessons on the SmartBoard or learning computer skills in the computer lab since
they will eventually be a part of Sperry’s one-to-one Chromebook experience. Sperry strives to achieve excellence in education, and pre-kindergarten is no exception. While enrollment is not required to be completed on April 12th, class sizes are limited, and enrollment is on a first come first served basis. Once classes are filled, students will be put on a waiting list, and parents will be notified of openings if and when they occur. Transfers will be available for out of district students who are wishing to attend our prekindergarten program. We look forward to meeting all our new prekindergarten students who will be attending Sperry during the 20182019 school year.
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First Presbyterian Church of Skiatook gets new look By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
The First Presbyterian Church of Skiatook has a new look. A new cupola and crosses were installed on the top of the church. “We consider it a new beginning for our church, as well as a statement of our beliefs and association with the Evangelical Presbyterian denomination,” said Pastor Lynda Ward. “We honor Christ and the cross upon which He died for our sins. He is our Lord and Savior and we are
excited about this opportunity to share the “Good News” with you in a refreshing new way.” The church would like to invite the community to visit the church, 300 N. 2nd Street, for a free lunch and good friendship the second Tuesday of each month. “We are one of the oldest churches in Skiatook , established in 1905, and while small, very blessed to carry on the mission work we do and serving the community locally,” Ward said. “May God bless each one of The First Presbyterian Church of Skiatook is located on 2nd Street just south of the post office. SUBMITTED you.”
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2018 Easter Egg Hunt excites local children By Lindsey Renuard
The Annual Skiatook Easter Egg hunt took place on Saturday, March 31, at Skiatook Central Park.
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The egg hunt was overcast and chilly this year, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up to hunt for around 20,000 Easter Eggs.
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Osage Co. On the Record Editor’s Note: Osage County Sheriff’s Office arrests/detentions for the period from Friday, March 23, 2018, through early morning Friday, March 29, 2018. Information is obtained from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and court records. Arrest or detention is not proof of guilt.
Friday, March 23 Aaron Michael Struble, of Ponca City. Public intoxication. Robert Lee Bogney, Public intoxication. False personation or impersonating another in suit or prosecution. Obstructing an officer. Robbie Stuart Riddle, of Tulsa. Domestic assault and battery. Donnell Marquez James, of Tulsa. Grand larceny. Reshonda Tucker, of Tulsa. Public intoxication. Arthur Caire Jones, of Tulsa. Indecent exposure. Dylan Christopher Quinton, of Tulsa. 9 of 10 weekends. Jermarcho Darnell Norman, of Tulsa. Serving 12 of 20 weekends. Sheree Dana Hancock, of Avant. 3 of 10 weekends. Evan Lane Blankinship, of Pawhuska. Protective order violation. William Duke Little, of Skiatook. DUI. Failure to report address change to DPS. Whitney Nicole Walker, of Pawhuska. Public intoxication.
Saturday, March 24 Tyshawn Christopher Cochran, of Tulsa. Public intoxication. False reporting of a crime. Jessica Lynn Miller, of Hominy. Failure to signal on turning. DUI. Colton Pierce, of Little Rock, AR. Possession of paraphernalia. Public intoxication. Carrying firearms while under the influence. Possession
of a controlled substance. Sage Dow Peterson, of Springfield, LA. Carrying firearms while under the influence. Transporting an open container of beer. Reckless driving. DUI. Possession of paraphernalia. Possession of a controlled substance. Brandon Lane Jamison, of Sand Springs. Garfield County. David Adrian Ramirez, of Skiatook. Failure to stop at a stop sign. Driving without a license. Kenneth Neil McGuire, of Prue. Kidnapping. Attempt to escape from prison. Obstructing an officer. Debra Melissa Guerrero, of Pawhuska. Driving without a license. Gilberto Guadian Guerrero, of Pawhuska. No valid driver’s license. Failure to maintain security. Violation of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Kent Darlin Phillips, of Tulsa. Possession of paraphernalia. Possession of a controlled substance. DUI. No valid driver’s license. Eluding an police officer. Rebekah Lynn Kellogg, of Hominy. Burglary in the second degree. Manufacturing a controlled substance. Clayton Owen Catlett, of Bartlesville. DUI. Johnnie Randall Allison, of Skiatook. Hold for Washington County. Daniel Jackson Nightengale, of Pawhuska. DUI. Operating a motor vehicle in unsafe conditions. Possession of a controlled substance. John Robert Arnce, of Pawhuska. Public intoxication. Possession of a controlled substance.
Sunday, March 25 Peter Thomas Reyes, of Pawhuska. Possession of a controlled substance. Selling or delivering paraphernalia. Possession of a controlled
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substance. Brittney Rhea Klenz, of Coweta. Hold for Wagoner County. Possession of paraphernalia. Possessing or using a lost credit card. Jozalyn Deonna Shardea Harris, of Broken Arrow. Grand larceny. Conspiracy. Trisha Nicole Root, of Independence, KS. Possession of a controlled substance. Trespassing after being forbidden. Public intoxication. Amber Rose Scharnhorst, of Pawhuska. Protective order violation. Theresa Dawahoya, of Pawhuska. Possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school or park. Michael Samuel Scharnhorst, of Pawhuska. Possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school or park.
Monday, March 26 Caleb Logan McCabe, of Bartlesville. Warrant of arrest for application to revoke. Vent Timothy Jeffries, of Tulsa. Bench warrant issued for failure to pay – protective order. Protective order violation. Warrant of arrest for probation violations. Christopher Lloyd Donnell, of Bartlesville. Possession of stolen property. Christopher Lange Camp, of Pawhuska. Aggravated assault and battery on a police officer. Obstructing an officer. Public intoxication. Public intoxication. Driving without a license. Reckless driving. Violation of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Jacqueline Nicole Gosney, of Stillwater. Grand larceny.
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Possession of a controlled substance. Joshua Davis, of Ponca City. Driving without a license. Ronnie Lee Russell, of Tulsa. Grand larceny. Justin L. Gillespie, of Tulsa. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Driving without a license. Sara Alexandra Gaines, of Bartlesville. Domestic assault and battery. Jimmy Scott Joiner, of Tulsa. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Katie Dawn Bowdler, of Henryetta. Unauthorized use of a vehicle. Ricky Todd Smith, of Skiatook. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Malicious injury or destruction of property less than $1,000. Burglary second degree. Possession of stolen property. Tracie Mihelle Irwin, of Cleveland. Hold for Oilton P.D. Zachary Aaron Ring, of Osage. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Jessica Nicole Garcia, of Tulsa. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Melissa Gail Weischedel, of Skiatook. False statements, reports or filing with intent to deceive insurance commissioner. Arson third degree. Michelle Dawn Easky, of Sand Springs. Possession of a controlled substance. Driving without a license. Defective vehicle. Kevin Clark Frederick, of
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Bartlesville. Public intoxication. Maurice Prentiss Kent, of Fairfax. Hold for Pawhuska P.D. Tammy D. McPherson, of Ponca City. Abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Jacob Whiteshirt, of Hominy. Possession of paraphernalia. Jessica Brooke McFarland, of Hominy. Possession of paraphernalia. Jonathan Michael Mead, of Skiatook. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Driving without a license. Resident without a fishing license. Keaundrey Moore, DOC inmate here on writ. Matthew dale Fletcher, of Skiatook. DUI. Speeding. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia.
Tuesday, March 27 Shane Justin Anson, of Ponca City. Possession of a controlled substance. Possession of paraphernalia. Dumping trash on public or private property. Robert Louis Delosier, of Tulsa. Larceny of merchandise from a retailer. Sean Duane Horner, of Skiatook. Arson fourth degree. Malicious injury or destruction of property more than $1,000. Lena Monea Rashawn Cosey, of Tulsa. DUI. Cody Chase Rasberry, of Barnsdall. DUI. Possession of a controlled substance. Dorsey William Tiger, of Oklahoma City. Public
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intoxication. Cheyela Cree Ward. DUI. Leaving the scene of an accident involving damage.
Wednesday, March 28 Ricky Dean Holt, of Skiatook. Domestic assault and battery. Amanda Michelle Ostrosky, of Bartlesville. Theft of a controlled substance. Stephanie Dee Ann Morton, of Elmore. Conspiracy. Brandon Strong, of Tulsa. Domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Daniel Randolf Saul, of Broken Arrow. Unlawful possession of a vessel or motor. Thomas Richard Riley, of Tulsa. Failure to wear a seatbelt. Ashley Michelle Brownlee, of Skiatook. Hold per Judge Tate. Robin Renae Ivey. Petit larceny. Possession of stolen property. Kristopher Wade Looney, of Ralston. Burglary first degree. Domestic abuse in the presence of a minor. Lynn Rylan Pryor, of Pawhuska. Inmate sentenced to two days. Sydni Lee Smith, of Stillwater. DUI. Resisting an executive officer. Unsafe lane use.
Thursday, March 29 Angela Renee Rhodd, of Ponca City. Speeding. DUI. Driving without a license. Transporting an open container of beer. Zachary Dennis Gilbert, of Skiatook. Violation of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Failure to maintain security.
Osage Co. Court Records Information in this column was obtained from the Osage County Court Clerk’s database and other public documents for the period ending March 23, 2018. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges are filed, guilt, innocence, or other liability is determined by a court of law. Some names may be similar or even identical to those of individuals not involved in these cases.
CRIMINAL FELONY PROCEEDINGS Jesse Marie Allison, of Pawhuska. Possession of contraband by an inmate. Katrina Lynne Clampitt, of Tulsa. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Failure to yield for emergency vehicle. Dewayne Ronnie Harvey. Larceny of automobile. Michael Gregory Hopper, of Wynona. Causing an accident without a valid driver’s license – death. Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury. Driving without a valid driver’s license. Failure to maintain insurance or security. Failure to pay taxes due state.
Michael Ross Kettles, of Tulsa. Larceny of automobile. Richard Andrew Wolfe, of Pawhuska. Larceny from the house.
CRIMINAL MISDEMEANOR PROCEEDINGS David Ator, of Skiatook. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Elmer Adonay Del Cid-MurilloBryan Dee Lambertson, of Tulsa. Public intoxication. Obstructing an officer. Joshua David Littlefield, of Sperry. Public intoxication. Tara J. Murphy, of Osage. Resisting an officer. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Public intoxication. Lucas Jay Patterson, of Bristow. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Failure to pay all taxes due state. Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Kristin Kelly Ramey, of Pawhuska. Public intoxication. Cathryn Mae Rees, of Bartlesville. Possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Driving left of center. Aaron Michael Lyman Struble, of Ponca City. Public intoxication. Melissa Sue Villademoro, of Fairfax. Obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check/false pretenses.
PROTECTIVE ORDERS Becky S. Blair vs. Jeremy A. Lewis
CIVIL CASES OVER $10,000 1st Bank in Hominy vs. Jeremy Wayne Holt – Replevin All Lit Up Electric LLC vs. NBI Services Inc. – Indebtedness All Lit Up Electric LLC vs. Ladder Companies Inc. – Money judgment All Lit Up Electric LLC vs. Pacer Energy Marketing LLC – Money judgment Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC vs. Samantha M. Russell – Foreclosure
Monsanto Company vs. Benjamin Matthew Batdorf – Breach of contract Total Home Roofing LLP vs. Kathryn Davenport – Indebtedness Truity Credit Union vs. Lawrence Garen Kirk – Indebtedness US Bank National Association vs. Zane E. Shores – Foreclosure
CIVIL CASES UNDER $10,000 Bank of America vs. David D. Brisco – Indebtedness Barclays Bank Deleware vs. Kalu C. Underwood – Indebtedness Cach LLC vs. Reginald LaBelle – Indebtedness Capital One Bank vs. Michelle Martin – Indebtedness Discover Bank vs. Brandon Moore – Indebtedness Emergency Medical Service Authority of Tulsa vs. Car lGlenn Perry – Indebtedness Quinte Whitefield Family Dentist vs.
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On the Record Editor’s Note: Skiatook police department arrests/detentions for the period from Friday, March 23, 2018, through early morning Friday, March 30, 2018. Information is obtained from the Skiatook Police Department and court records. Arrest or detention is not proof of guilt.
Friday, March 23 David Adrian Ramirez, of Skiatook. Osage County warrants. Michael Anthony Mijs, of Tulsa.
Driving without a license. Failure to maintain liability insurance. No tag.
Saturday, March 24 Matthew Cole Preslar, of Skiatook. Driving without a license. Speeding 11-15 over. Failure to maintani liability insurance. Tori Renee Bristow, of Earlsboro. Driving on a highway with an improperly secured load. Possession of marijuana. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Monday, March 26 Ann Elizabeth Harper, of Tulsa. Failure to maintain liability insurance. Failure to signal. Driving without a license. Matthew Dale Fletcher, of Skiatook. DUI. Speeding. Osage County warrant.
Tuesday, March 27 Cody Chase Rasberry, of Barnsdall. DUI. Possession of a controlled substance.
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Ricky Dean Holt, of Skiatook. Domestic assault and battery. Aron Atrayhue Cheatwood, of Skiatook. Threatening to perform an act of violence.
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Wednesday, March 28 Tyler Paul Ornder, of Skiatook. Skiatook Municipal warrant.
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Cars collide head-on on N. Lewis By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
Skiatook resident David John witnessed a car accident near his home on North Lewis Sunday, March 25, around 5:30 in the evening. The two-car, head on collision is the latest serious car accident SUBMITTED by David John in the area.
Jamaica Cost share assistance program accepting applications By Lindsey Renuard News Editor
The Osage County Conservation District is now accepting applications for the Cost Share Assistance Program. The practices available for assistance include Brush Management, Serecia Lespedeza Spraying, and or
» court, from 9 Tammy Campbell – Indebtedness State of Oklahoma OTC vs. Steve Eagen – Tax warrant
SMALL CLAIMS CASES UNDER $6,000 Jack Breien vs. Michael Tyler Pabitzky – Forcible entry and detainer B&B Rentals vs. Bill Hargus – Forcible entry and detainer Timothy Pickens vs. Briana Cupp – Money judgment (SC) Stowers Investments vs. Natalie Kinyatti – Forcible entry and detainer
FAMILY AND DOMESTIC PROCEEDINGS Christi Barnes vs. Timothy Barnes – Divorce
MARRIAGE LICENSE Keith E. Wall Jr. and Dana J. Bryant
Mechanical Brush Removal. Applications are being taken now through April 27, 2018. You may obtain your application at 1000 West Main, Suite 102, Pawhuska, OK. For more information call (918) 287-3570 ext. 3. There are limited funds available for this program.
Meet Jamaica! Jamaica is a 2 year old Boxer/Pitbull mix. She is spayed, up to date on shots, microchipped and is ready to find her forever home! Jamaica is $100 to adopt. To apply, email skpawsclawsresc@ yahoo.com or visit us at skiatookpawsandclaws.com.
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Fishing Report By STAFF REPORTS
Bell Cow: March 23. Elevation normal, water 57 and muddy. Crappie slow on minnows around docks. Largemouth bass slow on jigs and plastic baits around standing timber. Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County. Birch: March 23. Elevation normal, water 50s and clear. Spotted bass, largemouth bass and striped bass hybrids fair on bill baits and spinnerbaits in coves and standing timber. Report submitted by Ryan Walker, game warden stationed in Osage County. Carl Blackwell: March 25. Elevation below normal, water 59 and murky. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at the crappie dock. Channel catfish slow on cut bait and worms along shorelines. Striped bass hybrids slow on crankbaits, lipless baits and spoons in coves and along shorelines. Report submitted by Emily Long, game warden stationed in Payne County. Chandler: March 24. Elevation above normal, water 57 and muddy. Bluegill slow on worms around docks and shorelines. Crappie slow on minnows around docks. Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County. Copan: March 23. Elevation normal, water clearing. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around brush structure, in coves and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish
fair on chicken liver, shad and worms along channels and shorelines. Report submitted by Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County. Eucha: March 23. Elevation above normal, water mid-50s and stained. Crappie fair on hair jigs and tube jigs around brush structure, dam and main lake. Largemouth bass fair on jerk baits, jigs and spinnerbaits in coves, around points and rocks. White bass slow on Alabama rigs, hair jigs and plastic baits along creek channels, discharge and main lake. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Ft. Gibson: March 26. Elevation above normal, water 53 and murky. White bass slow on hair jigs, jigs and sassy shad along creek channels and river channel. Paddlefish good below the dam, river channel and Chouteau Bend Park area. Blue, channel and flathead catfish fair on live shad, shad, sunfish and worms below the dam, along the dam and river channel. Crappie beginning to bite good at 7-10 ft. around brush structure. Report submitted by Rick Stafford, Wagoner. Greenleaf: March 23. Elevation above normal, water 55 and clear. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on bill baits, buzz baits, hair jigs, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, creek channels, flats, points, riprap, shallows,
Sunset over Skiatook lake. LINDSEY RENUARD/Skiatook Journal
shorelines, standing timber and weed beds. Crappie good on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, minnows and tube jigs at 8-12 ft. around brush structure, docks and standing timber. Flathead, channel and blue catfish good on live shad and shad on bottom along channels,
Weather Forecast
Wed, apr 5 Sunny and nice. High 55, Low 38
Sat, apr 7 Sunny. High 57, Low 42
Thurs, apr 5 Pleasant. High 66, Low 53
Sun, apr 8 Cloudy. High 63, Low 43
Fri, apr 6 Chance of t-storm. High 64, Low 39
Mon, apr 9 Cloudy. High 71, Low 42
Tue, apr 10 Cloudy. High 60, Low 40 Source: Accuweather.com
OK Lake Levels Birch: 750.20 Broken Bow: 607.21 Canton: 1615.55 Copan: 710.49 Draper: 1188.01 Eucha: 778.58 Eufaula: 588.09 Fort Gibson: 563.45 Grand: 743.71 Greenleaf: 19.45
Hudson: 620.49 Hugo: 407.83 Keystone: 723.92 Oolagah: 638.79 Robert S. Kerr: 459.56 Sardis: 599.75 Skiatook: 714.24 Tenkiller: 641.89 Thunderbird: 1039.39 Waurika: 952.02
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in coves, creek channels, flats, shallows and shorelines. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County. Hulah: March 23. Elevation normal, water clearing. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, in coves and river channel. Report submitted by Joe Alexander, game warden stationed in Washington County. Keystone: March 22. Elevation below normal, water clear. White bass fair on small lures below the dam and along creek channels. Striped bass fair on jigs below the dam. Blue catfish fair on cut bait below the dam. Report submitted by Karlin Bailey, game warden stationed in Creek County. Lower Illinois: March 23. Elevation above normal, water 48 and murky. Trout fair on in-line spinnerbaits, PowerBait and worms below the dam in slack water out of the current. All fishing slow due to high water releases. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County. Skiatook: March 24. Elevation normal, water 50s and clear. White bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits, jigs and sassy shad along creek channels. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs at
10-20 ft. around brush structure and standing timber. Largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass fair on crankbaits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits in the main lake, around points and shorelines. Report submitted by Paul Welch, game warden stationed in Osage County. Spavinaw: March 23. Elevation above normal, water mid-50s and stained. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jigs and spinnerbaits in coves, docks, main lake and rocks. Crappie fair on hair jigs, minnows and tube jigs around brush structure, dam, discharge and main lake. Walleye and white bass slow on plastic baits and worms along the dam, discharge, points and riprap. Largemouth bass are being caught on finesse baits in coves and around docks. The bite within the discharge water at the state park is starting to slow down with some crappie and largemouth bass still being caught. Report submitted by Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Cody Morris, game warden stationed in Delaware County. Tenkiller: March 23. Elevation normal, water 52 and clear. The lake has finally begun to clear up from the last flood and water temperature is just now starting to draw white bass up to spawn. White bass good
on bill baits, crankbaits, jigs and minnows along creek channels, river channel, river mouth and Horseshoe Bend down to Cherokee Landing State Park. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, points, riprap and shorelines. Crappie fair on tube jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Brady May, game warden stationed in Cherokee County. Webbers Falls: March 23. Elevation above normal, water 55 and murky. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on bill baits, buzz baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, in coves, creek channels, docks, flats, points, riprap, shallows, shorelines, standing timber and weed beds. Crappie good on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, minnows and tube jigs at 8-12 ft. around brush structure, channels, in coves, creek channels, docks and standing timber. Channel, blue and flathead catfish good on live shad and shad along channels, creek channels, flats, river channel, shallows and drifting on bottom. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.
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