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Come see for yourself

A year-round destination, McIntosh County is the
perfect escape from the big city with plenty of
things to see and do. Located in central Oklahoma, McIn-
tosh County is an easy drive and offers something for
everyone.
McIntosh County offers some of the state’s best land-
scapes, rich history, museums, arts, charming shops along
with friendly people and a diverse culture.
For those who like adventure, McIntosh County is home
to the state’s largest lake. Lake Eufaula has over 600 miles
of shoreline, making it a fisherman’s dream.
Lake Eufaula hosts many fishing tournaments each year,
bringing anglers from points all over the United States.
The waters are home to crappie, perch, catfish and bass, to
name a few.
Historians are not left out either. Not many areas of the
country can boast of such significant events as McIntosh
County. The Battle of Honey Springs, waged just north
of Checotah, was the largest battle of the Indian Terri-
tory fought during the War Between the States. Each year
memorial services are held to honor those who died during
the Battle of Honey Springs on July 17, 1863.
The battlefield site spans 1,000 acres and has six walking
trails and a visitor’s center.
Tribal heritage is a major part of our rich culture here in
McIntosh County, Oklahoma, at one time, has been home to
67 American Indian tribes. Native Americans in the Lake
Eufaula community come together each year during Labor
Day weekend to celebrate their rich native ceremonial his-
tory. This gathering includes traditional dancing, dancing
competitions, arts & crafts and food. These family-friendly
events are free and open to the public.
From the battle reenactments to the native Pow Wows,
visitors can watch as the state’s history comes to life before
their eyes.
We invite you to come explore, learn, play and see why
McIntosh County has something for everyone and has
become Oklahoma’s year-round travel destination. Come
join in the fun and see for yourself. Photo by Ashleigh Hodges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Eufaula Area Museum............ 8 Sports Complex...............24-25 Paul Carr.........................40-41
Lake Eufaula State Park.12-13 Eufaula Spring Festival...26-27 Blues Festival...................... 43
Old Settlers' Day.............16-17 Floyd Morgan..................29 Heartland Heritage Museum....44-45
MVTO Walking Trail............. 19 Whole Hawg Day.................. 30 Carrie Underwood................ 47
Photo by
Sharpe House..................20-21 Area Restaurants............34-35 Eufaula Arts Council............ 52
John Butler
Outdoor Adventures........22-23 Heritage Days...................... 38 Honey Springs.................56-57
The Staff of the Eufaula Indian Journal and McIntosh County Democrat
Jeff Mayo, Publisher • Shauna Belyeu, General Manager • Jerry Fink, Managing Editor • Rodney Haltom, Sports Editor
Leilani Roberts Ott, Staff Writer/Office Manager • Kayla Smith, Sales • Eric Guillermo, Composing
Daphanie Hutton, Legals/Classifieds/Circulation • Sandra Scott, Circulation
Eufaula Indian Journal – 109 S. Main, Eufaula, OK 74432 918.689.2191
McIntosh County Democrat – 300-A S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426 918.473.2313
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Eufaula Indian Community
Building a Foundation
The Eufaula Indian Community was
founded in 1984 by a small group of con-
cerned Muscogee (Creek) people, whom
envisioned the opportunity to promote
the Native American people in the area
through education, health, and self-
awareness. With a charter through the
Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek)
Nation, the Eufaula Indian Community
established itself as a legal entity with
power granted by the laws within the tribe.
Today, the community consist of approx-
imately 250 members of various tribes. Mem-
bers are eligible for programs ranging from
lawn care for the elderly, social services, mvs-
koke language preservation, education assis- munity Distributors llc. The community is currently in the
tance, transportation, and general support. process of developing 9.5 acres of land located within the
Local groups within Eufaula also receive assis- Eufaula city limits.
tance from the community through monetary The Eufaula Indian Community continues to work with
donations and sponsorships. local organizations, tribes, and other communities to improve
Funds are generated through commu- the general welfare of its members and citizens of each respec-
nity owned businesses and some ear-marked tive area.
tribal funds. The Eufaula Indian Community Through faith, patience, and courage, the Eufaula Indian
currently owns and operates the Eufaula Community continues to build a foundation for the future!
Indian Community Smoke Shop, Anika’s For more information or economic opportunities contact
Home Décor LLC, and Eufaula Indian Com- the community office at 918-689-5066.
Experience
Eufaula
While you’re here, shop our historic
downtown, enjoy local theatre,
or discover our native heritage.
Take time to experience our local
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Visit the Eufaula Area Museum
it’s worth the trip
The Eufaula Area Museum, which had its ings, some of which date back to Indian Ter-
official grand opening in April, 2017, after ritory days.
more than two years of planning and collect- Mary Harkey donated some tables and
ing and hard work, offers a personal touch to shelving that had been in Harkey’s Five
those curious about local history. and Dime decades ago.
Tours are scheduled by appointment. A few items came from the old city
The fledgling storehouse for items out of the hall.
area’s past is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Three paintings by three noted
Saturdays. Native American painters with local
But if that doesn’t fit your schedule, con- connections adorn part of one wall –
tact volunteer administrator Linda Wendel by paintings by Jerome Tiger, Solomon
phone at 402-639-4771 or by email at eufaula- McCombs and Fred Beaver.
museum@yahoo.com and arrange admittance “We don’t need high school year-
at a time more suitable for you. books,” Linda said. “We have plen-
Wendel and her husband, Michael, thought ty of yearbooks.”
about the museum for several years and got Most other items, within rea-
serious about it in 2014. son, are fair game.
Today, they rent space at 106 Selmon All donations are tax deduct-
Road, where volunteers labored for months to ible.
clean it up and erect shelves and cabinets and She said they had to reject an
tables for the assortment of displays that have organ that had been in an old
been trickling in. Baptist Church.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, folks It would have cost too much
who have items to donate are invited to drop for the upkeep.
off their items at the museum, with the under- The museum operates on a
standing they won’t get it back. wing and a prayer.
Donations are tax deductible. Several volunteers have
So far there is an assortment of old clothes, made
including a World War I soldier’s uniform; a
See MUSEUM, Page 10
lot of photographs; records from McIntosh
County Court Clerk Lisa Rodebush – records
of arrests, marriages and other court proceed-
Equipment from World War I A World War I uniform

Paintings by Fred Beaver Eufaula Area Museum Administrator Linda Wendel with exhibits.

World War II soldiers with Company H, 180th Infantry, 45th Division.
Museum 74432
Continued from Page 9

the museum possible, and
more volunteers are needed.
• Volunteers to help with
research.
• Volunteers to greet
visitors.
• Volunteers for
restoration.
There is a volunteer board
of directors.
The board includes:
Michael Wendel, president
Katherine Foley Owens,
vice president
Christ Whelan, secretary
Connie Morris, treasurer
Ken Bass
Gary Moores
Marty Sellers
Tiffanie Chiles Tracy
Karen Weldin
The board welcomes your
tax-deductible donations.
Earmarked donations for the
Museum Endowment Fund
will go toward a future per-
manent location.
The mailing address is
Eufaula Area Museum, P.O.
Box 6, Eufaula, Oklahoma A painting by Jerome Tiger. Paintings by Solomon McCombs.
Hard Cash Pawn has something for everyone
Hard Cash Pawn is proud to be a part and life in the country. Above all else, they walk in the door. We are thankful
of Eufaula. We are unlike any pawn shop our desire is for everyone to enjoy our for our customers, both local and tour-
ever before. Our inventory of new items small town, family-owned store, and feel ists, and appreciate all of the business.
has expanded to its latest height to make welcome into our second home when
for the complete shopping experience.
Offering everything from hunting and
fishing supplies to fine jewelry and elec-
tronics, we buy and sell the best goods to
give our customers the top value.
Hard Cash Pawn offers an extended
archery section with complete mainte-
nance and repair services including a
testing range. Our largest department
however, is our firearms. The selection
of guns, ammunition, and gun accesso-
ries is bigger than any other contender in
the county. To complete our outdoor mer-
chandise, we offer a variety of used tools
and equipment at competitive prices.
We are also happy to announce that
our jewelry section, which offers more
new jewelry than ever, is the best it has
ever been. Along with our new conceal
carry purses, wallets, and even western
decor, you’re sure to find something you
can’t live without.
Hard Cash Pawn has something for
everyone. As we designed this building,
we strived to incorporate our uniqueness
as well as our values of family, heritage,
503 N. Main • Eufaula, OK 918-689-3711
Guns • Archery • Jewelry • Guitars • Fishing • Black Powder • Electronics & More!

Lake Eufaula State Park
An Oklahoma Getaway!
Lake Eufaula State Park is a

good choice for an Oklahoma getaway.
Whether you are camping, fishing,
biking or hiking, Lake Eufaula State
Park has something for everyone.
The park is located just south of
I-40 and west of Checotah.
Situated on Lake Eufaula, lake
access is readily available.
There are many hiking trails to
choose from throughout the park.
While there, visit the Deep Fork
Nature Center and learn more about
the native plant and animal species.
The center has educational pro-
grams and scheduled activities for
the kids and kids at heart and offers
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Lake Eufaula State Park also has air
conditioned yurts available. They have
hardwood floors and come furnished.
Whether you are looking for an active
time on the lake or a little relaxation,
Lake Eufaula State Park is the place for
you.
For more information, contact the
Deep Fork Nature Center at 918-689-
4607 or the Visitors’ Center at 918-689-
5311.
Photo by Sharon Bass
many scheduled events for the whole family-friendly place to play.

family throughout the year. Fishing is a big attraction at Lake
One of the newest additions to the Eufaula State Park. The marina located
park is the 3D archery course, which in the park makes year round fish-
offers 20 shooting lanes. Participants ing possible with heated fishing docks.
can buy a day pass or a month pass. Some of the largest fish in the state have
Visitors don’t want to miss out on the been caught right here on Lake Eufaula.
water activities. The park offers many Various accommodations are avail-
boat ramps, which provide easy access able for a stay at the park. There are
to the lake. Families can also take the many beautiful, wooded areas available
day and swim at Hummingbird Beach, a for RV and tent sites.
2017
2017 Area Fishing Tournaments
NC/SP Cove North Cove South Posey
Director Tournament Name Date #Boats Ramp Pavilion Pavilion Park Telephone# Paid Weigh-In Times
Joe Copeland Future Bass Trails 2/25/17 60 NC X (580)759-2088 Y 4:00pm
Charles Davis Budlight Trail 3/4/17 30 NC X (817)925-1848 Y 4:00pm
Cody Ardrey Oklahoma Elite Anglers 4/1/17 25-30 SP X (580)235-2297 N
Larry Farrar Fisherman's Choice 4/7/17 60-70 NC X (405)381-9773 Y 4:00pm
Larry Farrar Fisherman's Choice 4/8/17 60-70 NC X (405)381-9773 Y 4:00pm
Richard Minyard Oklahoma Bass Nation (H.S. Teams) 4/8/17 100 SP X (405)760-5119 NC
Micheal Valentine Crappie Masters 4/22/17 37 SP X 660-351-4187 Y 4:00pm
Don Linder Oklahoma Bass Federation 4/22/17 35-50 NC X (580)762-3301 Y 4:00pm
Charles Moore Tulsa Southside Hooker's Bass Club 4/22/17 75 SP X (918)645-3012 Y 3:00pm
Lynn Conoway Chickasha Bass Masters 4/22/17 25 SP N/A N/A N/A (405)535-6076 Y 2:30pm
Lynn Conoway Chickasha Bass Masters 4/23/17 25 SP X (405)535-6076 Y 2:30pm
Don Linder Oklahoma Bass Federation 4/23/17 35-50 NC X (580)762-3301 N 4:00pm
Dallas Wisden NEO Bassin 4/30/17 SP X (918)798-4416 N 3:00pm
Lynn Conoway Chickasha Bass Masters 5/6/17 25 NC X (405)535-6076 N
Don Linder Oklahoma Bass Federation 5/6/17 30-50 NC X (580)762-3301 N
Don Linder Oklahoma Bass Federation 5/7/17 30-50 NC X (580)762-3301 N
Brian Pickerson Oklahoma Bass Nation 5/13/17 30 SP X (405)708-9392 Y 4:00pm
Connie L.E.A Poker Run 6/10/17 N/A NC X (918)689-7751 NC N/A
Brian Pickerson Oklahoma Bass Nation 6/11/17 28-30 SP X (405)708-9392 Y 4:00pm
Clay Campbell Bass Freaks 6/24/17 50-60 SP X (918)625-4616 Y 3:00pm
Charles Davis Budlight Trail 7/16/17 40-50 NC X (817)925-1848 Y 4:00pm
Bill Kokendoffer Paralyzed Veterans of America 9/22/17 60 SP X (405)590-9406 NC
Larry Farrar Fisherman's Choice 9/30/17 60-70 SP X (405)381-9773 Y 4:00pm
Larry Farrar Fisherman's Choice 10/1/17 60-70 SP X (405)381-9773 Y 4:00pm
Jeff Ridgeway Lake Thunderbird Wed. Night Tournament 10/7/17 20 NC X (405)830-1028 N 3:00pm
Jeff Ridgeway Lake Thunderbird Wed. Night Tournament 10/8/17 20 NC X (405)830-1028 N 3:00pm
Justin Clark Warriors for Freedom 10/13/17 NC X (405)615-2465 NC
Justin Clark Warriors for Freedom 10/14/17 NC X (405)615-2465 NC
Brad Hunter OKC Bass Trail 10/21/17 30 NC X (405)985-6922 Y 4:00pm
Brad Hunter OKC Bass Trail 10/22/17 30 NC X (405)985-6922 Y 4:00pm
F.L. McWilliams Red River Bass Club 10/28/17 12 NC X (580)565-9177 Y 3:00pm
Jeff Saxton The Last Bass 11/12/17 396 SP 800-522-8282 2:15-3 pm
Pat’s Liquor
Four generations serving McIntosh County for 59 years
When Pat and Gladys Dis- part of this community,
idore opened Pat’s Liquor in always give back.”
1958, they probably had no And give back is exactly
idea that 59 years later the what Pat’s does. Pat’s is an
third generation of family active member of the Eufaula
members would still serve the Area Chamber of Commerce,
community and be a part of proud supporter of the local
the Lake Eufaula tradition. police department Shop With
Pat’s Liquor Store was the a Cop program, the local
first liquor store to open in volunteer fire departments, Shauna Belyeu, Sandra Basham and Lauren Belyeu
McIntosh County and is one Eufaula Indian Community represent three generations of Pat's Liquor.
of, if not the oldest family- Pow Wow, Under One Roof
owned small package store in plus much more. shopping area and made room happy to special order for her
Oklahoma. “We still believe that it for more product and allowed customers.
Pat’s Liquor has been a is our responsibility to help for a better shopping experi- Stop by and say hello to
part of many celebrations and support the community that ence. Wendy, Dorothy, Destiny,
milestones throughout the we were raised and live in,” Manager Wendy Franklin Bob and Garry. See why Pat’s
years. said granddaughter, Shauna believes that they have some Liquor is still a Lake Eufaula
Gladys knew that the cus- Belyeu. of the best customers and tradition.
tomers were important and “We also want to be social- those customers are more like Pat’s Liquor Store is locat-
knew them all by name. ly responsible and offer help family. She believes in created at 39 J.C. Watts in Eufaula,
Today, the family still when help is needed,” Belyeu ing a friendly atmosphere and one block east of Main Street.
respects and follows their said. a great shopping experience Stop by Pat’s Liquor
grandmother’s guidelines for The store underwent a with competitive prices. She Monday through Saturday
business. major renovation at the end is always looking into new 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. or give them a
“You are blessed to be a of 2015. They opened up the products and is more than call at 918-689-2712.
Pat’s Liquor
Family Owned Since 1958
10% discount on all wines

each and every Monday
918-689-2712
Monday-Saturday 10am - 9pm
39 JC Watts Ave. (1 block east of Main Street)
Wendy Franklin - Manager

Located seven miles East
No. 9 Marina Is a Full

of Eufaula on Hwy 9 at No. 9
Landing, No. 9 Marina is more
than a place to dock your boat
Service Lake Facility

or get gas.
Al Walker has owned No. 9
Marina since 1971. Although
the Marina continues to grow
and change over the years, No. 9 Marina has a float- mium non-ethanol fuel and a In addition, the facility
Al and the No. 9 crew consis- ing store, The Windjammer, pump out station. The store offers 108 dry storage spots
tently strive to take care of which offers everything you is open seven days a week ranging from 25-50 ft. The 50
all of the needs of our custom- need for summer fun. The year-round and hopes to gain ft. storages are fully enclosed.
ers. No. 9 offers a full service store carries Body Glove and some local customers. Most There are 253 wet slips rang-
shop, where the technicians Skye & Raisins swimwear, of the Marina’s clientele is ing from 25 ft. to 100 ft.
are Mercury and Volvo certi- just to name a few. The Wind- from the Oklahoma City and The marina has three sets
fied. The paint and fiberglass jammer also carries t-shirts, Tulsa areas. The store offers of bathrooms, two of which
shop offers a technician with flip-flops, tubes, rope, fenders, so much! Stop by, you will be offer showers and laundry
over 40 years of experience. lifejackets, beer, snacks, pre- glad you did! rooms. The laundry rooms
also serve as storm shelters
in the event of an emergency.
An electric gate and securi-
ty guard also gives custom-
ers peace of mind when they
leave their boat.
No. 9 Marina is a full-ser-
vice marina with 10 full time
employees and seasonal dock-
hands. The marina sits back
in a cove in an exceptionally
beautiful area of Lake Eufau-
la. Call us at 918-452-3261
today.

2016 Lake Eufaula Guide 21
Old Settlers Day
Celebrating Checotah’s cowboy heritage

Take a stroll back in time Jaycees as a reunion and a three-legged races, gunfight Beach. Registration is at 6
at the 51st Annual Old Set- way to recognize the cowboy reenactors, car show, touch- a.m.
tlers Day Celebration in heritage of the city. Activities a-truck and more. New this Downtown activities begin
downtown Checotah on Sat- included a rodeo then just year is a soap box derby with about 9 a.m. In the early
urday, June 10. like they do today along with entrants making their own days, men were expected
Lloyd Jernigan, execu- cow chip toss, seed spit- car, and an old-time medi- to have a beard or wear a
tive director of the Checotah ting, singers, dunk tanks, cine show complete with tie. If they didn’t, they were
Chamber of Commerce, said, turtle races, frog-jumping covered wagon. put in the dunk tank. Jerri
the first Old Settlers Day contest, balloon toss, pony The weekend begins on Holder, office manager for
was started by the Checotah rides, crafters, vendors, with the rodeo on Friday, the Checotah Chamber, said
June 9, and Saturday, June she was told the first festi-
10 at the Checotah Round- vals offered bow ties which
up Club Arena, east of town. were changed to bolo ties
Get up early Saturday, June several years later. They are
10, to have a pancake break- collectable. A complete set is
fast with all the trimmings on display at the chamber
with members of the Lions office. Today, a makeshift
Club at the American Legion jail is used instead of a dunk
building, 122 S. Broadway. tank.
Also at 7 a.m. Saturday, Best-dressed settlers are
June 10, is the Children’s usually recognized and hon-
Miracle Network Second ored, so don’t be afraid to
Annual 5K Run & 3K Fun dress up. The contest will
Walk, sponsored by Walmart be looking for a best-dressed
in Checotah, at Lake Eufau- man, woman, girl, boy, old-
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The parade, a crowd favor-
ite with plenty of horses,
bands and beauties, is at 3
p.m. A street dance featuring
the Brad Duvall Band is at 9
p.m. Saturday, June 10, at
Veterans Park on Broadway.
Information: Checotah
Chamber of Commerce, 116
N. Broadway, Checotah,
74426, or 918-473-2070.
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Eufaula Manor Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center is honored to
be able to serve this community!
Eufaula Manor Nursing & es are you know many here.
Rehabilitation Center is cur- Our management team con-
rently a 100-bed home. We are sists of: Dr. Bill Anderson-
located right down the road Medical Director, Brittoney
from the McIntosh County Jackson-Administrator, and
Health Department and the Kristie Yerkey-Director of
Department of Human Servic- Nursing.
es. We specialize in rehabili- We always have activities
tation among other things. going on and we love having
Our amazing therapy group volunteers come and share
helps many that are able to our joy with our residents.
return home. In addition, Our entire staff loves our
we also have long-term care residents and feels it is a true
residents. Our residents love privilege to be part of their
their home and our staff is lives.
proud and honored to be part Stop by and see what we
of it. have going on sometime. You
The majority of our staff will be glad you did.
has lived in this communi- If you are interested in
ty in the past or currently volunteering or joining our
resides in this area, so chanc- team, come talk to us.

Dedicated Sept. 1, 2016
The MVTO (muh-doh) “Thank You” Walking Trail
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A ribbon cutting ceremony for the walking trail recently constructed by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for the town of
u Eufaula was held Sept. 1, 2016.
n The Muscogee (Creek) Nation dedi- The tribe gifted the 1/16-mile long, “The more we get out of our cars and
r cated its walking trail – dubbed MVTO asphalt path near Eufaula Cove for the walk and exercise, it is good for a long-
(muh-doh), or Thank You - on Sept. 1, use of everyone, but with a few restric- term gain in our health,” he said.
2016. tions involving motorized vehicles. Kim Little, head of the tribe’s diabetes
The Nation has long been a part- program, said MCN has also built trails
ner with the city, the most recent of in Checotah, Hanna and Stidham.
which is the current construction of a
70,000-square-foot, $30 million Indian
Health Center on the east side of town. Allowed on the trail: As long as they don’t obstruct
The relationship between the tribe walkers, the following modes of transportation
and the city is even closer now, with the are allowable on the trail – wheelchairs, bicycles,
election of Principal Chief James Floyd, skateboards, hoverboards, segways and similar
a Eufaula native. devices.
Floyd also noted during the dedica- Not allowed: Motorized vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, golf
tion ceremony that he thought the new carts, motorcycles and mini-bikes.
trail was one of the most beautiful among
several the tribe has built in other com-
munities.
“But I may be partial,” Floyd said.
The Thank You Trail stretches from
the gazebo in the Cove Marina, to a
point near the eastside ballpark, wind-
ing around Lakeshore Drive between the
lake and the drive.
It is a pleasant walkway with a pan-
oramic view of the lake and the wooded
hills beyond.
“I hope the track gets worn out so we
will have to replace it,” Floyd said at
the dedication. “Maybe we can look at
expanding it and further our partner-
ships with Eufaula and the Lake Eufaula
area.”
Floyd, who retired as director of the
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
spoke prior to a ribbon cutting ceremo-
in Muskogee prior to running for chief,
ny at the new walking trail at the Cove
emphasized that the purpose of the trail
on Sept. 1, 2016.
is for health.
Sharpe House returned to grandeur
W alking up to the steps
of the front porch
with its grand white columns
lets you believe there is some-
thing special inside this more
than a century-old home.
And there is.
The Sharpe House Guest-
house & Events, 301 N.W.
2nd St., Checotah, has been
brought back to its grandeur
by Logan and Donna Sharpe
with help from their daugh-
ter, Renza Sharpe. Logan is
the grandson of previous own-
ers, the late L. K. and Carolyn
Sharpe. The home was special
for Logan and Donna. Their
wedding reception was held
there in 1978. They also lived
in the basement as a newly
married couple for awhile.
It had been owned by oth-
ers and was in need of a lot
of work when Donna just Sitting on the porch swing of the Sharpe House are Bill Reynolds, back left, Will Sharpe
became fed up with the sad holding William Gray Sharpe, Maddie Sharpe, Renza Sharpe, Logan Sharpe, Ruth Sharpe,
shape of the house that held front left, Donna Sharpe and Myrl Reynolds.
so many memories for her
and her husband's family. It Nation in 1904. The property In 1928, L.K. left his store the south side screen porch
was in foreclosure and they was mortgaged three times by with a caretaker manager and became the step-down living
bought it in February 2015. 1907 so the original basement moved wife Carolyn, and two room. The four columns on
The renovations started and two-story home was prob- sons, Lou and Joe, to Wiscon- the front were added to an
by having a tree cut down ably completed by statehood. sin. He had accepted a two- expanded west side entrance.
that was damaging the roof The Griffings rented rooms year commitment to operate Ownership passed from the
to gutting almost everything to unmarried female teachers a chain of dry goods stores Sharpe family after the death
and starting over, keeping its sometime between 1910 and headquartered in Fond du of Carolyn in 1985. The house
character. Donna wanted it 1918. Longtime friends, Irene Lac. was then sold and had various
complete so that Renza could Stanley, who later became In 1930, L.K. asked George owners, including Kay Mitch-
have her wedding rehearsal Mrs. George Stidham, and to arrange his purchase of the ell Kindt, who even operated a
dinner there in October 2015. Carolyn McCluskey, who later house at the corner of Okmul- bed and breakfast. It had been
They made it happen. became Mrs. L.K. Sharpe, gee and NW 2nd Street while empty several years when
Looking back at the his- boarded at the same time. It the family made their way Logan and Donna bought it.
tory of the home, the abstract made it convenient for friends back to Oklahoma. The sale In the intense eight-month
showed the land was pur- George and L.K. to court the was finalized in January 1931. renovation, the solid struc-
chased by Louis B. Griffing girls. L.K. and Carolyn mar- Daughter Ann completed the ture was updated with mod-
from the Muscogee (Creek) ried in 1918. family in 1932. They owned ern conveniences while main-
Sharpe Dry Goods which has taining its original character.
PROUD SUPPORTER OF
grown to the family owning 24 Several antique furniture
stores in Oklahoma, Arkan- pieces that Daw had in the
CHECOTAH SCHOOLS
sas and Louisiana. Sharpe’s home also have been returned
has withstood the test of time from family members.
to become one of the oldest The screened-in porch with
family-owned corporations the swing is still a family and
chartered in Oklahoma with guest favorite. It has a tur-
the fourth generation of the quoise ceiling. The blue paint
family working in the busi- was used to keep bugs and
ness. birds away.
“Bummy and Daw,” as they The dining room features a
were affectionately known, table that seats 14. The wood
completed many home reno- floors are original. Daw and
vations through the years. Bummy’s photo is in the foyer.
The most extensive addition The kitchen had the big-
was just after WWII when gest change so that it could be
used for catering and events. Guests are guesthouse and event venue in Checotah
welcome to the coffee bar. as a place to hold special occasions like
Upstairs, the rooms are named after weddings, or anniversary and birthday
members of the family like “Ann’s parties. It also offers a nice, comfy bed for
Room,” “Lou’s Room,” “Joe’s Lounge” travelers visiting Checotah.
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parking lot.
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OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES AWAIT McIntosh County in Okla- cart and club rentals, snacks,
homa is an outdoor delight for and drinks, all located in
nature enthusiasts. Whether Eufaula State Park on beauti-
you want to hike, fish, golf, ful Lake Eufaula.
boat, or hunt McIntosh Coun- Arrowhead Golf Course is
ty has everything to offer. an 18-hole, par 72 course offer-
Lake Eufaula has two beau- ing bent grass greens, Ber-
tiful 18-hole golf courses to muda grass tees and fairways,
choose from: Fountainhead lake views, minimal water
Creek Golf Club or Arrow- hazards and well-placed sand
head Golf Course. Both pro- bunkers. Facilities include a
vide majestic scenery and a putting green, driving range
full line of the latest golfing and pro shop with cart and
fashions. club rentals, snacks and
Fountainhead Creek Golf drinks. Overlooking beauti-
Course is an 18-hole, par 72 ful Lake Eufaula on a hill,
course which offers oversize the views from the course are
bent grass greens, Bermu- magnificent.
da grass tees and fairways, Don’t be surprised if you
water hazards, well-placed see our majestic state bird cir-
sand bunkers, lake views and cling in the Oklahoma sky.
watchable wildlife. Facilities Oklahoma is also home to 150
include a putting green, driv- nesting pairs of American
ing range, and golf shop with Bald Eagles.
Photo by Heather Gilkey Photo by Selby Minner

IN MCINTOSH
COUNTY
With nearly 500 species of birds winging their way
across Oklahoma, this county is prime birdwatching ter-
ritory. Migratory birds pass through Oklahoma twice a
year along the central flyway of North America. Birdwatch-
ers will find surprises here such as American bald eagles,
American white pelicans, lesser prairie chickens and more.
If fishing is on your list, Lake Eufaula is the destination where
you want to be. With well over 600 miles of shoreline, the gentle
giant provides a vast variety of fish such as crappie, sand and
large mouth bass, stripers, buffalo and several types of catfish.
Eufaula has seven fantastic marinas to choose from that
make any boat ramp just a quick drive no matter where you’re
at on the lake.
So make your next stop to McIntosh County and beautiful
Lake Eufaula.
Photo by Rodney Haltom

Have fun, get fit at
Checotah Sports Complex
The City of Checotah is sion is free so families can
growing with the leadership come out and enjoy.
of a young mayor, Daniel Adding to the fun this
Tarkington, who prom- summer will be a splash
ises more improvements pad. Tarkington is hoping
throughtout year. it will be ready for kids
One of the biggest to play in by the city’s
improvements within the Fourth of July celebra-
last year is the work done tion at the complex on
at the Checotah Sports Com- Monday, July 3. Volun-
plex on the softball and base- teers will do the con-
ball fields. crete work. Awnings
Checotah City Council and benches will be
approved a $200,000 loan added later.
from the city’s sinking fund Carole Underwood,
to make the fields some of representing the
the best in the area. Marcus CATS Foundation,
Cunningham, parks and rec- donated $35,000 to
reation manager, and Chad the fund to build the
McCoy, parks and recreation new, splash pad.
and maintenance worker, fields, tore and much more. Lights are A new playground is being
planted grass seed, built down old fencing and put up being added so games can be built at the complex. The City
played at night. On any given of Checotah is putting in the
night there may be 17 teams new equipment at the city’s
playing on eight fields. Admis- three parks thanks to $57,000
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from the city’s budget and a In addition to great ball- equipment, bike trails, sanc- to dark. You can walk or run,
matching grant from Game- fields, a splash pad and play- tioned 18-hole disc golf course, but no bicycles are allowed.
Time, the company supplying ground equipment, already farmer’s market during the There’s also an area for
the equipment. Playgrounds available at Checotah Sports season, and the Dr. Maurice TRAMPS to fly model aircraft,
have been built at Bessie Complex are plenty of activi- Payne Memorial Walking and a helipad for emergency
Tabor Park and Tracy Scrog- ties to keep you active. There Track featuring a pond with helicopters to land on.
gins Park within the last year. are soccer fields, exercise benches open from daylight
City of Checotah...
• Providing a safe and secure community environment. • Encouraging and embracing innovative ideas and concepts.
• Providing the highest quality public services to the community • Providing responsible and accountable stewardship.
with equality and fairness. • Creating an atmosphere that will promote, develop, retain and
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EUFAULA
A SPRING
BREAK DESTINATION
Families don't have far The event kicks off as

to travel during the March contestants line up for a good
spring break to have a whole old-fashioned hot dog eating
lot of fun. competition to earn the brag-
Food trucks line the ging rights for the year.
streets of Eufaula with some- As the sun goes down the
thing for everyone in the fun turns up as people line
twinkle-lighted beer garden. up to take a ride in the lit up
It is fun for the whole fam- horse-drawn carriage and
Serving all your real estate ily as even the youngest get enjoy the music line-up with
needs for Eufaula and the out and cut a rug with Yogi
and dance to the live music of
a street dance.
The weekend festivities
surrounding areas! Shirley Donaldson
a stellar line-up of entertain- continue on Saturday as
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the live music and enjoy the
food trucks.
Businesses stay busy as 22
teams participate in a scav-
enger hunt that takes them in
and out of businesses while
reading clues.
Visitors might notice some
very realistic mannequins
during the evening. This year
seventeen contestants signed
up for the mannequin chal-
lenge in various businesses.
They posed with clothes or
items from the businesses
then participants judged
them. Two hundred and five
ballots were cast for the peo-
ple’s choice.
The patty wagon was out
on patrol on Saturday looking
for “offenders.”
The Jail and Bail was a Vision Eufaula, which con- ization of Eufaula. Eufaula for the 2nd Annual
fundraiser for the revitaliza- sists of many businesses, The festival will be an Spring Break Festival in
tion of downtown Eufaula. community organizations, annual event with even more downtown Eufaula.
The festival is the result of volunteers and Eufaula citi- activities.
the forward-thinking group, zens dedicated to the revital- Next year plan on a trip to

Chamber growth continues
By Pam Rossi look at other ways to enhance and resources working with Festival of the Arts" will be a
Chamber Executive Director our communications through our Oklahoma partners to cre- combined effort between the
Since 2001, the Eufaula our website, a new publication ate this center. When you open Eufaula Area Arts Council and
Area Chamber of Commerce and more social media pres- a business or have business the Eufaula Area Chamber of
has steadily grown into the ence. questions we want to be able Commerce on October 7th.
business organization for Workshops to be that resource. The Chamber will be devel-
Eufaula, becoming the voice Workshops and informa- Business Incubator oping Eufaula as a holiday
for business and encouraging tion make your job easier. Working with the City and destination from October
economic/tourism develop- From getting yourself on other Oklahoma state agencies until December. Looking to
ment. It will hold many new Google Maps to tax informa- to create an incubator organi- have events and activities to
projects, events and activities tion, to Small Business Week zation that will help foster new encourage more shopping,
for our community. Seminars just some of the emerging business to grow and more fun and excitement for
Here is a highlight of things ways we will help to get need- prosper in our community. both our local residents and
to come: ed information to you. Not all of this may happen visitors.
Funding Assistance Health and Wellness of com- in 2017 but we are making a So you can see your Cham-
We are in the process of munity is important. So we are concentrated effort to develop ber is on the move to bigger
developing a Eufaula Cham- joining with other Chambers these processes this year. and better things for our com-
ber Foundation, a charitable of Commerce in Oklahoma for Small business is the back- munity. It is through the sup-
organization that will enable the Biggest Loser Challenge. bone of our community and port of our member businesses
the Chamber to do more things In partnership with Under your Chamber needs to be the and organizations, and espe-
for economic development, One Roof also and their Health forefront of making business cially to our Corporate Spon-
and improving our quality of Team Challenge we will be work in Eufaula. sors that we exist to serve
life. promoting different activities Besides all this we are look- our community. Come by and
Communication in our community to help us ing at a very successful 33rd let us know your ideas and
Communication is such an be well. Whole Hawg Days® event the thoughts. The office is located
important tool to everyone. Small Business Center last weekend in July. on downtown Main Street and
We have started and will con- We want to be the one stop A weekend long art cele- we are open Monday – Friday,
tinue the Weekly Memo and shop for business information bration called "Eufaula Area 9 – 5 pm. Call us at 918-689-2791.
Downtown Main Street

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Website: www.Eufaulachamberofcommerce.com
Email: Chamber@eufaulachamberofcommerce.com
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Annual Banquet
Monthly Membership Meetings SERVICES:
Networking Mixers - Visitor Information
Whole Hawg Days® - Relocation Information
Job Fair - Referral Services
Shop Small Business- Saturday - Promotion
Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Opening Services - Small Business Information Center
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October 7, 2017 Place to Meet

Through the lens of
Floyd Morgan
This year's cover winner is
Floyd Morgan, Jr.
Morgan has had a lifelong school in 1982 he joined the
love of photography. Army and spent 13 years in
“I got interested in it when the service.
I was a little kid,” said the After his discharge, he
Longtown resident. returned to Oklahoma and
But his interest really took went to work at the Army
off about six years ago. Ammunition Plant in McAl-
He invested in a Canon ester, where he has been
6D camera and often spends employed for 21 years.
weekends driving around the Morgan and his wife Maciel
countryside snapping pic- have two grown children, a
tures. son, Cody, 22, and a daughter,
Though he has the passion Cassidy, 19.
for the art, he isn’t consider-
ing a career in the subject.
“If you want to make it a
business, you have to please
everyone,” he said.
And he is content pleas-
ing himself with the striking
scenes he captures with his
lens.
Morgan is a native of Hai-
leyville, northwest of Harts-
horne in Pittsburg County.
After graduating from high
17th Annual
J O K E R S W I L D
WHOLE
HAWG RUN
and 33rd Annual Whole Hawg Days Festival
July 29, 2017

Event Sponsored by Creek Nation Casino
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$1,250 5th prize • $1,000 Low Hand • $1,000 Mystery Card
$1,000 Chamber Business Prize • Any 2 of Hearts - $100 Fast Cash
$200 Entry fee includes:
Whole Hawg T-Shirt & Free Hawg Sandwich at the Festival at 5 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce.

Eufaula Goes
Whole
Hawg in
When the temperature off with free Hawg sandwich

fires up at the end of July, so giveaways.
do the cookers getting their The annual Whole Hawg
hawgs ready for Eufaula’s Day events kick off with a
annual Whole Hawg Day. parade that marches through
Food, games and fun- downtown on Friday evening.
Whole Hawg Day in Eufaula All the finest cars pull into
has something for everyone. town as the car show sets
If your family is looking up on Saturday. People line
for a great way to spend the up to take a look at all the
last weekend in July, come to classics.
Eufaula for the Whole Hawg While you’re here, take a
Festival. There are so many stroll in the downtown area
things to do, you will stay and visit the charming shops
busy the entire time you’re that Eufaula has to offer.
here. Admission to the festi- For additional informa-
val is free. tion, contact the Eufaula
The event features a carni- Area Chamber of Commerce
val, arts and crafts, parade, at 918-689-2791 or visit their
a poker run on the lake, website at www.eufaula-
car show, crafts for the kids, chamberofcommerce.com.
and the big “Hawg” cook-
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Technology + Experience =
Peoples National Bank
Since our chartering 106 years ago, the
focus of Peoples National has remained
the same: our bank has been rooted in
this community since 1911.
We have remained on the same corner
in historic business district of down
town Checotah since 1911. But tech
nology gives our bank and its customers
access everywhere, across the nation and
around the world.
Our facilities:
• 4 24-hour ATMS
• A Full-Service Drive-In Facility
• A Branch inside Wal-Mart
• Technology which gives customers
worldwide access.
Commenting this week on PNB’s 1911
chartering and its ongoing financial
commitment, CEO Robert Jennings said,
“For 106 years PNB has served this trade
area as a community bank should. Most
of our employees live, worship and shop
here. We are active in more than 30 civic
groups or events. Some customers have
shared our successful history for five
or six generations. They are individuals
and families and businesses who work
to improve the community. We think
that’s important,” Jennings said. “And
occasionally, we want to remind our
friends of our community outreach…
because our roots are deep…yet we focus
on the future!
“In 2014 PNB was given special recog-
nition for its stability and leadership by
the United States Comptroller of the Cur-
rency in celebration of its 100 year asso-
ciation. As the only bank with a national
charter domiciled in McIntosh County,
we think it is a reminder to all citizens of
our bank`s strengths.” Neoma Mann - Oct. 9, 1979 Sarah Stidham - Oct. 1, 1986
From its original Capital Structure of Aidan Marion - Dec. 9, 2015 Stewart Stidham - Aug. 1, 2011
$25,000.00 and the three employees (plus Chininia Matthews - Feb. 1, 1997 Erika Mattison - Sept. 1, 1998
directors) the staff has grown to 34. They Pamela McAdoo - April 17, 1992 Skyla Kellner - Aug. 19, 2013
and their year of employment include: Charli McGuire - Oct. 6, 2014 Emmery Vogt - May 12, 2014
Andrea Beaver - Nov. 25, 2013 James Mitchell - Nov. 8, 1982 Tonya Waldo - May 23, 2012
Lela Barnett - Dec. 21, 2015 Penny Mitchell - May 10, 1979 Brisha WIlliams - March 9, 2011
Karen Blizzard - May 16, 1983 Stormy Moham May 27, 2014 That is nearly 650 years of banking
Marlene Blue - May 1, 1989 Amanda Nester - Dec. 6, 2004 experience and total assets as of March
Christie Bobo - Dec. 15, 2014 Glenda Park - Dec. 1, 1983 31, 2017 increased to $139,084,000.00 with
Eletha Burkhalter - Aug. 17, 1988 Janice Potts - June 15, 1992 a total capital of over $22,230.000.00.
Leona Dearmore - Oct. 25, 1982 Cheryl Rock - Sept. 8, 1986 “Numbers are not everything, but
Sarah Duvall - June 4, 2001 Jo Rosser - March 16, 1998 they do indicate progress and success,”
Cynthia Farley - Nov. 8, 2004 Libby Shrum – Nov.9, 1999 Jennings explained.
Jackie Farmer - March 24, 1980 Sherry Spears - March 21, 2012 “And while we are a hometown, com-
Deautry Gatewood - July 5, 2011 Billie Steele - March 26, 2007 munity bank, technology makes us acces-
Robert Jennings - Dec. 1, 1983 Shawn Stephens-Oct.11, 2016 sible to customers across the nation or
Catherine Luke - Aug. 20, 1996 Donal Stidham - Dec. 1, 1977 around the world.”
Adelita’s Mexican Flavor’s Grill
514 N. Main, Eufaula
Restaurant
1010 Birkes Road. Godfather’s Pizza at
Amy’s Love’s
Longtown 1601 Birkes Rd. & Bus. 69, Eufaula
Angler’s Café I Smell Bacon
100 Birkes Road (formerly Seasonal Snacks)
Auntie Faye’s 100 Birkes Rd. & Selmon/Hwy 9 West
101 S. Main Los Arcos Authentic
Belle Starr Grille Mexican Restaurant
Hwy 69 & Texanna Rd. Hwy 9 E, Longtown
Boom-A-Rang Diner McDonalds
115 Oak, Eufaula 620 S. Main
Braum’s Puddle Jumpers
1 Lakeshore Drive., Eufaula 412 Lakeshore Drive
Cafe Roma Pizza Simple Simon’s Pizza
RE
610 Lakeshore Drive. (inside C&C Grocery & Market)
Captain John’s Seafood
and Cajun Grill
400 Lakeshore Drive. STAURAN T S Hwy 9 E, Longtown
Sonic Drive In
530 S. Main
Charmed Bakery Stuffed Olive
123 Selmon Road 800 Lakeshore Drive.
CJ’s Burgers
Texanna Road.
Chaney’s Pizza
C A F ÉS & Subway at Love’s
1601 Birkes Rd. & Bus. 69
Subway
135 S. Main, Eufaula 616 S. Main
Cox’s Country Taco Mayo
618 S. Main
Buffet
626 S. Main, Eufaula Treasurers by the Lake
Chuck’s Bar & Grill City Wok Eufaula Flower Shoppe 130 N. Main
Service road off Hwy 69 & Texanna
200 N. Main, Eufaula
& Caffe The Landing Café
Road. 306 S. Main, Eufaula Hwy 9 E, Longtown

Checotah Area Restaurants
69 Diner
722 N. Broadway
Belle Starr Grille

Hwy. 69 and Texanna Road
Bronko's Pit BBQ

& Grill
Texanna Road
Boomarang Diner
305 W. Gentry Ave
Casey’s General Store

1051 W. Gentry
Chaney’s Pizza
101 SW 2nd Street
Charlie’s Chicken
1120 W. Gentry Ave.
Chuck’s Bar & Grill

Old Hwy. 69 & Texanna Road
CJ’s Burgers
Texanna Road
El Jaroco Mexican
Restaurant June’s Restaurant McDonalds Simple Simon’s Pizza
1222 W. Gentry 123 S. Broadway Street 99 Paul Carr Drive 1110 W. Gentry
Katy Café Pizza Hut
Fast Lane’s Bowl, Inc. 210 W. Gentry 701 S. Broadway Simple Simon’s Pizza
107 Paul Carr Drive Texanna Road
Kwik N EZ Truck Stop Silvia’s Mexican
Flying J Travel Plaza 1201 S. Broadway
Restaurant Smoke Ring BBQ
(Denny’s) 110 Paul Carr Drive
212 South Broadway
1255 W. Gentry
Kwik N EZ Truck Stop Subway
404 West South Ave.
Irene’s Kountry Kooking Sonic 131 Paul Carr Drive, Wal-Mart
716 W. Gentry 601 S. Broadway
Lin Cuisine
225 S. Broadway

Eufaula celebrates
–145 Years of Heritage –
The 2017 Eufaula Heritage named after one of the his- thing for the whole family. Don’t forget to mark your
Day Festival marks the sixth toric Creek Indian villages This family event is a day calendar next April and
year that this historic com- in the Creeks’ old homeland of parades, horseshoes, food, bring the whole family out
munity has set aside a day to in Alabama. Just a half-mile music, cars and activities for to celebrate Heritage Day in
pay homage to its past and east of Eufaula was the site the entire family. Eufaula.
celebrate its future. of North Fork Town, settled
This year Under One Roof by the Creeks shortly after
hosted the event, which their arrival in this area in
observed the 145th anniver- 1836.
sary of the founding of the The Texas Road and a
City of Eufaula and our local branch of the California Road
heritage. The theme of the crossed at North Fork Town,
event is “Two Rivers, Three making it a center of traffic.
Peoples, One Land.” This important tribal com-
Eufaula has a heritage munity was the scene of the
steeped in history. Eufaula, treaty making between the
the county seat of McIntosh Confederates and the Creeks,
County and former Record Choctaws, and Chickasaws
Town for Recording District in 1861.
No. 12, Indian Territory, was Heritage Day has some-

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Exhibit shows courage, will,
determination of Checotah teen
Nephew and nieces of Paul Henry Carr, Jeff Rush of Owasso, left, Joan Frame of Checotah, center, and Sue Warren
of Muskogee, right, stand with visitors from the U.S. Navy visiting the Paul Henry Carr Exhibit inside the Katy Depot
Museum and Information Center in Checotah.
U.S. Navy gunner’s mate in 2012 with at least one mem- “I remember him in his Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa,
Paul Henry Carr was found at ber from each sister’s family whites (uniform) when he was and director of museum sci-
his station gripping the last on the board. going back the last time,” said ence at the University of
unfired round of ammuni- Carr was posthumously niece Joan Frame of Checo- Tulsa. Pickering recommend-
tion as he was dying. He was awarded the Silver Star. tah, whose mother Katie Carr ed graduate student Cheryl
aboard USS Samuel B. Rob- “In the 1980s, his shipmates Peterson, lived to be 98 and Smallwood-Roberts. She has
erts at the Battle off Samar recommended that a ship be was the oldest of the eight sis- her master’s degree in muse-
during World War II. That named after him,” Milam ters. “When we really think um studies. Pickering was a
was Oct. 25, 1944. said. about the war, it’s very emo- consultant and Smallwood-
He was the only brother The U.S. Navy named the tional. I’m so full of pride and Roberts designed the exhib-
with eight sisters from Che- guided missile frigate USS humility that young men are it. Milam’s husband, Steve
cotah. Carr. It was built in Seattle, willing to serve. Milam, helped put the exhibit
“The sisters were very Wash., and launched on Feb. “Uncle Paul excelled in in place.
proud of what he did in World 26, 1983, and commissioned on high school,” Frame said. The exhibit is divided into
War II,” said Nancy Milam of July 27, 1985. It was decommis- “They were a very poor fam- three sections:
Tulsa, daughter of Peggy Carr sioned on March 13, 2013, in ily, but he had character.” * Hometown hero.
Dodd of Owasso, sister seven. Norfolk, Va. It was deployed Milam said the family foun- * Tin-can sailor of World
The Paul Henry Carr to serve in the Persian Gulf, dation is honoring Carr and War II during the Battle of
Exhibit opened in June 7, 2014, Middle East (Desert Storm), other military service men Leyte Gulf and the sinking of
at the Katy Depot Museum Red Sea, Mediterranean, Rus- and women. They enlisted the USS Samuel B. Roberts.
and Visitor’s Center in Che- sia and the Caribbean. It is the the help of expert Dr. Robert * USS Carr, FFG-52, the
cotah. The Paul Henry Carr only ship in the Navy named Pickering, director of curator Navy frigate that sailed from
Memorial Foundation formed for an Oklahoman. affairs and public programs at 1985 to 2013.
The display shows everything he was killed,” Milam said. “For our
from his high school letter jacket family, it’s a way to honor all our
and report cards to displays of dish- service men and women that have
es used on the guided missile frigate sacrificed throughout the years and
USS Carr. promote patriotism to our school-
Locally, she said the history of children.
her uncle is part of the curriculum “The focus is not just on my
for elementary students in McIn- uncle. We want to try to focus on all
tosh County. The chapter talks of those young men and women who
his courage, will and determination, have given so much so that we can
she said. have freedom. This is our way of
“I never met him. I was born after trying to say thank you.”

Early Day History
LAKE EUFAULA
DAM
Most of the 600-mile shore- Missouri, Kansas &
line of Lake Eufaula lies within Texas Railroad - the
the boundaries of the old Creek Katy - built the first
Nation, with part of the southern rail lines southward
portion in the old Choctaw Nation. across Indian Terri-
Many of the reminders of the col- tory in 1872, it also
orful history of this area - Indian followed the route
life, outlaw gangs, and Civil War of the Texas Road.
battles - remain for visitors to Eufaula, the
see. The Battle of Honey Springs, county seat of
the largest and most important McIntosh County
of the battles fought during the and former Record
Civil War in Oklahoma, took place Town for Record-
July 17, 1863, on a site about 3 ing District No. 12,
1/2 miles northeast of Checotah, Indian Territory,
Oklahoma. The battleground is was named after
presently owned by the Oklahoma one of the historic
Historical Society. Creek Indian vil-
The lake waters nestle across lages in the Creeks’
the old Texas Road over which, in old homeland in
the 1830s, more than a thousand Alabama. Just a
covered wagons rolled in each half mile east of
week as settlers moved from the Eufaula was the Texas Road and a branch of the ander Posey, the famous Creek
east into Texas. The much-used site of North Fork Town, settled California Road crossed at North poet and statesman.
trade route was the forerunner of by the Creeks shortly after their Fork Town, making it a center of One of the most famous land-
the present-day U.S. 69. When the arrival in this area in 1836. The traffic. This important tribal com- marks of the area has vanished
munity was the scene of the treaty beneath the waters of Lake Eufau-
making between the Confederates la. Standing Rock, which stood 63
and the Creeks, Choctaws, and feet above the waters of the Cana-
Chickasaws in 1861. It is now dian River five miles east of Eufau-
inundated by the waters of Eufaula la, was noted as a fishing spot by
Lake. early-day settlers. Standing Rock
Vacationers in the area can was first recorded on papers of
treat themselves to a historical early day Spanish explorers. Span-
feast if they visit the Creek Indian ish symbols carved on the rock
Council House and Museum which were believed by some to have
stands in the middle of the square pointed to the location of buried
in downtown Okmulgee. Exhibits treasure. The rock also was men-
include Indian murals and paint- tioned in notes of Captain Bonn-
ings, artifacts, and pioneer history eville, who led an expedition there
and archaeology. Near the north from Fort Gibson, in 1830.
end of Eufaula Dam was the home
of Belle Starr, fabled woman out-
law of early Indian territorial days.
HISTORY AND
Here was the hideout of her gang, DEVELOPMENT
and at times of the Youngers and The project was authorized by
Jessie and Frank James. the 1946 River and Harbor Act. It
Northeast of Eufaula is the site was designed by the Tulsa District,
of Asbury Mission, a boarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
school established by the Method- built under the Corps supervision
ist Episcopal Church in 1849 with at a cost of $121,735,000. Con-
the Creek Council. The original struction was started in Decem-
buildings burned in 1889 and were ber 1956 and was completed for
rebuilt by the Creeks in 1892. The flood control operation in February
Indian Journal, located at Eufaula, 1964.
is the oldest surviving newspaper President Lyndon B. Johnson
in Oklahoma. It was founded in dedicated the project on Septem-
Muskogee in 1876 as a Creek tribal ber 25, 1964.
organ. It was once edited by Alex-
38 Focus 2015-2016
Dusk ‘til Dawn
Blues Festival
They’ll be singin’ the blues at the 27th returned home to Rentiesville after play-
annual Dusk ‘til Dawn Blues Festival at ing throughout the U.S. with some of the
Rentiesville. blues greats of all times, he established
The festival is Labor Day weekend at the Down Home Blues Club in the same
the Down Home Blues Club, birthplace building. It was the place of his birth
of the late Blues legend D.C. Minner, in 1935 and where his family operated a
founder of the club and the festival, along business since 1911.
with his wife and fellow musician, Selby. D.C., who died in 2008, came home to
A family-friendly blues festival, chil- Oklahoma with his wife Selby in 1988.
dren age 12 and under will be admit- They established the Down Home Blues
ted free; and they will enjoy face paint- Club then founded the Dusk ‘til Dawn
ing, costume contests, free harmonicas, Blues Festival in 1991. The Oklahoma Selby Minner shares a blues song at
music lessons and more in the Kid’s Vil- Blues Hall of Fame was founded in 2003. the Checotah Lions Club meeting. She
lage next to the back porch stage. Also, Minner founded Friends of Rent- talks about how she was introduced
The blues festival is an all-night event iesville Inc., a non-profit, which has pro- to the blues by the late D.C. Minner
with outdoor stages and an indoor stage vided an avenue for volunteers to keep and how they started the Dusk ’till
that is located inside the Juke Joint D.C.’s dreams alive of sharing the music Dawn Blues Festival in Rentiesville
(adults only) first established by the late he loved with others. that draws thousands of people every
D.C. Minner’s grandmother, Lura Dren- There are two exhibits in the museum Labor Day weekend.
nan. During the days of Prohibition, she inside the blues club titled “From Black
ran a corn whiskey hall in the building Town To Blues Festival” and “The Story For more information and a schedule
called the Cozy Corner. Of One Man’s Journey from the House Of of this year’s Dusk ‘til Dawn Blues Festi-
In the late 80s, when D.C. Minner Shame To Six Halls Of Fame.” val, visit http://dcminnerblues.com.
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Cowboy and Indian memorabilia,
and art displayed at museum
Checotah is known as the off with proceeds going half to Cowboys Association or PRCA. Around the side and back
“Steer Wrestling Capital of the the round-up club and half to Roy Duvall and Ote Berry were wall are cases with Native
World” and that’s what started the museum. Blagg’s passion inducted into the ProRodeo American artwork and cloth-
the idea for the Heartland Heri- for cowboys has kept her vol- Hall of Fame. Other famous ing.
tage Museum and Gallery, 116 unteering for about 10 years cowboys with items on display The family of Native Amer-
N. Broadway. and serving as the museum’s include Sam Duvall, Benny ican actor, Will Sampson,
Located in an old car deal- director. It is operated by a and Willard Combs, Billy Hale donated many items from his
ership built in about 1926, the board of trustees with Lloyd and Teddy Johnson. collection including some of
building is owned by the City Jernigan, executive director The museum isn’t all about his paintings. He was known
of Checotah. The plan to turn of the Checotah Chamber of steer wrestlers. There is mem- for his role in “One Flew Over
it from a wide open space to Commerce as the chairman orabilia from Professional Bull the Cuckoo’s Nest,” a 1975
a museum with offices and and Barton, vice chairman. It Riders Austin Myers and L.J. movie starring Jack Nichol-
display rooms is being done is operated by donations and Jenkins. Some people like to son, and several other films.
in phases. It was started in fundraisers. The two fund- have their photo made with a A full-blood Muscogee (Creek),
2007 by Richard Barton, who raisers are the chili cook-off stand-up poster of Myers. he died in 1987 and is buried
thought it would be neat to dis- held the last weekend in Feb- The women are included, at Council Hill. His items sit
play items from the six world ruary and fall festival with too. Sherry Combs, world around an old movie projector
champion steer wrestlers from car show, and arts and crafts champion PRCA Women’s that came out of Checotah’s
Checotah. the last weekend in October. World Champion Barrel Racer, Gentry Cinema.
Barton belonged to the The front room features sad- and Betty Roper, six-time Phase II of the museum fea-
Checotah Round-up Club and dles, belts, trophies, awards, World Champion Bareback tures items honoring local tal-
along with Frankie Blagg, who photos and more won by the Racer in the International Pro- ents like blues legend, the late
was chairperson of the rodeo world champion steer wres- fessional Rodeo Association D.C. Minner, of Rentiesville,
committee, did a chili cook- tlers in Professional Rodeo have photos on display. and country singing superstar
February - Annual Chili Cook Off The Museum is rich with Rodeo
History. Checotah’s World
April - Annual American Indian Art Market
Champion Steer Wrestlers and
October - Annual Art Show World Class Bull Riders share their
trophies, saddles and stories.
The Museum also features

Indian Art and Artifacts that tell the
history of Creek and other Indian
Tribes in Checotah and Eastern
Oklahoma.
Museum & Gallery Hours
Other Exhibits
Thursday & Friday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Carrie Underwood Memorabilia
Saturday 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Checotah Heritage
And by Appointment
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Country star calls Checotah home
Country music superstar
Carrie Underwood had a busy
year on her “The Storyteller
Tour” that took her to 92 cit-
ies for a million fans in seven
countries. A donation of $1
from each ticket sold on the
U.S. dates of the tour were con-
tributed to the CATS (Checo-
tah Animal, Town and School)
Foundation, established by
Underwood in 2009, to help
aid its causes including Che-
cotah’s education and literacy
programs. She ended last year
in New Zealand and Australia,
joining Keith Urban on his
world tour.
That's a long way from est Hits: Decade #1” and “Sto- lars to enhance community She became a member of the
her hometown of Checotah ryteller” peaked at No. 1 on the projects. Funds helped make a Grand Ole Opry in 2008.
where she grew up feeding country charts. She extended presentation of $117,000 dona- Her awards are numerous:
cows, driving Broadway street her The Storyteller Tour – Sto- tion for band instruments at Oklahoman of the Year in
in her blue Mustang, playing ries in the Round through the Checotah High School..CATS 2006; Oklahoman of the Year
ball, singing in church and fall of 2016 because of sold-out partnered with Pedigree in in Oklahoma Today magazine
anywhere there was someone venues. 2010 to aid in the building of in 2005; Centurion Award for
to listen. People come to Checotah the animal shelter, and helped Northeastern State Univer-
The blond beauty with a searching for memorabilia. to complete and fund the shel- sity, Hall of Fame, Country
God-given voice is a seven- There is a large green sign ter in 2011. She partnered with Music Hall of Fame in Nash-
time Grammy winner. that claims her as the Ameri- KaBOOM! to build playground ville, and Oklahoma Music
It's been 12 years since she can Idol winner as you enter equipment at Marshall Ele- Hall of Fame in Muskogee.
was named the 2005 “Ameri- the south end of Checotah. mentary. In December 2011, From 2008-16, she was co-
can Idol” after winning the People frequently stop and $350,000 went to the four Che- host and award winner with
Fox reality TV show. In those have their photo taken with cotah schools to help fulfill Brad Paisley for the televised
years, life has changed dra- the sign. She performed on the various needs such as new Country Music Awards. In
matically. show’s final episode in April computer labs, playground 2013, she starred as Maria in
On Oct. 20, 2016, Under- 2016 as one of the most suc- equipment, physical fitness “The Sound of Music Live!” on
wood was honored as a CMT cessful entertainers who won equipment, band uniforms NBC on Dec. 5, 2013.
Artist of the Year, marking the show. and more. Carrie has often Her single released in 2014,
her third year to receive the The talented 2001 Checotah participated in the projects. In “Something in the Water,”
award. Underwood received High School salutatorian was 2014, she helped supply funds was a heavily spiritual single
four nominations for the 50th a student majoring in mass for the city to purchase genera- with the theme of baptism. In
annual Country Music Asso- communications at North- tors to help keep the city going 2015, it earned her a Grammy
ciation Awards, including her eastern State University in when power is knocked out by for Best Country Solo Perfor-
first nomination for Enter- Tahlequah when she audi- storms. In 2017, CATS donated mance.
tainer of the Year. She walked tioned for the show. $35,000 to help the City of Che- Her albums include “Some
away with Female Vocalist of She married professional cotah build a splash pad at the Hearts, “Carnival Ride,” “Play
the Year, her fourth time to hockey player, Mike Fisher, Checotah Sports Complex. On,” “Blown Away,” “Great-
win the award. She further in 2010, and they have a son, Her career includes writ- est Hits: Decade #1” and “Sto-
received three nominations Isaiah Michael Fisher, born ing songs, performing, acting ryteller.”
for the 2016 American Music Feb. 27, 2015. They make their and going on overseas mis- She has also launched her
Awards, including the top home in Nashville, Tenn. Car- sions to entertain the military own fitness lifestyle line,
prize for Artist of the Year. rie’s parents, Steve and Carole troops. CALIA by Carrie Underwood,
She won Favorite Female Underwood, still make their The multi-platinum selling which made a splash during
Country Artist for the fourth home in the Checotah area. recording artist and actress is New York Fashion Week 2015.
time and Favorite Country She has brought national winner of more than 100 major Underwood announced in
Album for “Storyteller” for recognition to her hometown awards including seven Gram- early 2017 that she would be
the fifth time, expanding her and her career with charm, my Awards. She is the first taking some time off at the
record as the only artist to maturity and generosity. female artists to win back-to- beginning of the year to spend
win the award for all albums Through the CATS Founda- back Academy of Country time with family, and would
released. tion, Underwood has brought Music Awards for Entertainer then, possibly, begin to write
In 2016, her album, “Great- more than half a million dol- of the Year in 2009 and 2010. for her next album.

A history of Lake Eufaula Playhouse
Playhouse brings live
theatre to Lake Eufaula
A little over four years ago made to find another out- allow for better viewing for Priddle) with members of the
live theater arrived in the let for future performanc- the audiences. theatre singing and perform-
Eufaula area in the form of es. With the blessing of the "Nunsense" was directed ing before and after the des-
the Lake Eufaula Playhouse. Eufaula Indian Community, by Missy Rider. It was a great sert was served. During the
"You’re a Good Man, Charlie the theatre company moved success – and we were on evening of dinner, dancing
Brown", directed by Selina to EIC event center on Birkes our way. and entertainment, guests
Jayne-Dornan, was the com- Road. On February 14, 2014, were served champagne by
pany’s first production. It LEP’s second production the playhouse sponsored members of the theater. It
opened at the Eufaula Com- was "Nunsense", a hilarious “Boots and Bling,” a fund- was truly a gala affair.
munity Center on High Street comedy that is performed raiser at the Eufaula Fair- The next show produced
on March 15, 2013 and ran on stages from New York to grounds. It was a great way by the Playhouse was "Dearly
for three performances. Las Vegas. The event center to celebrate Valentines Day Departed" in April 2014.
The show was well attend- was a much better fit for the with a delicious meal pre- The comedy, which ran
ed and thoroughly enjoyed theater, plenty of room for a pared by chef Dan Huddle. for five performances, was
by attendees, but it was not large stage built by LEP’s vol- The evening offered enter- directed by Bobbie Huddle.
the best venue for a theatre unteers to allow more room tainment by the Sunset Band The show opened on April
production so a decision was for performances and also to (Rudy O’Donley and Kevin 4 with a cast of 13, with

some actors doubling parts. it was a great show. These ater’s home for most of the prize: Glock G27 Gen.4 semi-
It was also a great success things sometimes happen time but a deviation from the automatic pistol. Tickets are
with large audiences every because as everyone knows, past occurred during Moth- $5 each or five for $20. Draw-
performance. you can’t control the weather. er’s Day weekend, 2016. ing for this was on Veteran’s
After such a successful The week of May 18-22, "Greater Tuna" was pre- Day, 2016. The lucky first-
show, the theater decided it 2015, Lake Eufaula Play- sented at a new venue in place winner of the Henry
was time to get it’s 501(c)3, house sponsored “Center town. The Legacy on Main Golden Big Boy .44 caliber
to be a tax free entity. Several Stage,” a class for young Street hosted this play on rifle was April Carry, ticket
members of the Playhouse actors, managed and facilitat- May 6, 7 and 8, with the #576 and second-place win-
got together and before long ed by Avery Frix of Muskogee. Saturday night performance ner was Shane Ward, ticket
it was a reality. Determined “Center Stage” was preceded by a catered din- #574, a Glock G27 Gen4 pis-
people can accomplish much extremely successful with a ner by Chef Zack Robinson. tol.
when they decide to accom- huge turnout of children. This was a first for the the- Here we are in 2017. The
plish an important task. Admission was free ater. This show was directed theater now has a new venue
In the summer of 2014 the because the theater want- by Maureen McCracken and at the recently renovated
theater sponsored a “Clown ed to make the opportunity assisted by Melissa Hallmark. Eufaula High School Audi-
Academy” for children. available to all children who As an all-volunteer organi- torium. It has been updated
One of the theater’s goals had a desire to “perform live zation producing plays for the with padded seats, and new
is to bring entertainment on stage.” The week ended Lake Eufaula Area, money lights and sound system. An
and live theater to the chil- with a performance of all chil- must be available to purchase agreement with Eufaula Pub-
dren and youth of the Lake dren on the stage, singing, the many things that are nec- lic District and LEP allows
Eufaula area. At the "Clown dancing and performing to essary to create a great show the theater to present plays,
Academy", children learned their hearts’ desires. Smiles and good experience for all. musicals and other theater-
how to act as clowns and had abounded on the faces of the This calls for creative ways to related activities/events at
a great time doing so. The performers, the facilitators, bring in money, and the the- certain times during the year.
theater knew this was only the parents and the theater ater has done many different For this year, LEP has
the beginning and that the personnel. things to do this. One was the scheduled three events at the
next venture would have to For its December, 2015, participation in the “10 Mile Eufaula High School Audi-
be much larger. production, Lake Eufaula Yard Sale” in Longtown in torium. “Part of the Magic,”
So it was larger. After LEP’s Playhouse chose the come- June, 2014. A Children’s Theater Work-
success with Dearly Depart- dy "Fruitcakes", directed by The most successful fund- shop, brought to you by
ed, the decision was made to Wayne Thompson and assist- raiser up until that time was Lake Eufaula Playhouse and
produce a Christmas favorite, ed by Bobbie Huddle. This “Fundraiser 2015, a Wacky directed by Amy Flud, will be
"The Best Christmas Pageant show was the most ambitious Wyffle Waffle,” with 1st prize: the first event. Registration
Ever", for its December, 2014 of all shows the Playhouse Henry Golden Boy .22 mag, will be May 30th and June
show. This show was direct- has done, with a new sound 2nd prize: .22 long riffle and 2nd at the Eufaula Commu-
ed by A. Wayne Thompson system, magnificent set and an H&R 20 Gauge shotgun nity Center on High Street
with Bobbie Huddle assisting. a cast of eight adults and 16 as prizes. That proved to be from 5:00-7:30 PM. Cost per
The cast included 33 adults youth and children. Beauti- quite lucrative so a decision student is $65 with a multi-
and children, opened Decem- fully directed and performed, was made to have another ple child (living in your home)
ber 5, 2014 and ran for five it was a complete success for gun raffle the following year. discount. A limited number
performances. People came everyone. “Fundraiser 2016” offered of scholarships will be avail-
from surrounding towns and The theater is managed as 1st prize: Henry Gold- able. Cost includes Music
cities to see the show and by a board of 13 volunteers, en Big Boy .44 caliber rifle CD, T-shirt and Art Supplies.
the house was packed each some retired and some work- a n d as 2nd The dates of the workshop
performance! Lake Eufaula ing, who come from all are: June 12 - 17, Monday –
Playhouse had finally really backgrounds. This Saturday.
arrived. board makes all deci-
See PLAYHOUSE,
On Feb. 27, 2015 God’s sions concerning
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Favorite, directed by Missy the theater, shows
Rider, opened. Unfortunate- to be performed,
ly, the weather had its own directors for
idea about how many would shows, etc.
attend this show. There was a The EIC had
winter storm with iced roads, been the the-
etc. during the entire run.
Only the theater’s
faithful fans
braved the
weather for
the most
part - but

and showing people to their venues to know how much
seats. These gracious people we appreciate the use of their
also are vitally important to facilities.
the operation of the theater. Come join us, won’t you,
Without them, things would and maybe one day that
not go nearly as smoothly. dream will come true. Par-
The number of partners/ ticipate as an audience mem-
patrons of LEP is up con- ber, as a volunteer in many
siderably this year. The ways, such as, performing on
members of the board extend stage, assisting back stage,
their thanks to all who have help with costumes, hair and
assisted the theater in any makeup, set construction
way in the past. With the and design, painting, lights,
assistance and donations sound, and a myriad of other
received from these individu- things.
als, businesses, etc., the the- Please look for us on Face-
ater will continue to bring book and on our webpage at:
much more to the commu- LakeEufaulaPlayhouse.com
nity. or call: 918-617-6230.
Members of Lake Eufaula
Playhouse have a passion to
bring live performing arts to
this area. Schools no longer
offer Drama so this is one
way that youth and children
can have the experience of
live performance. It offers
the opportunity to perform,
achieve self-reliance, team-
work, sense of pride, accom-
plishment, building sets,
operate lighting and sound,
directing and many other
things.
At some point in the
future, the playhouse hopes
to have its own facility built
just for theatre. In the mean-
Playhouse have many parts/roles for time, the theater wants all
adults and children of all
Continued from Page 49 ages. The theater looks for-
ward to bringing this to the
Times each day are: 9 area. Auditions and firm
a.m. – noon with a perfor- dates of performances will be
mance Saturday from 6 – announced at a later date.
7 p.m. Ages for this are: The theater is extremely
1st Grade (completed) to 8th fortunate that so many busi-
Grade, ages 6 – 14. nesses and individuals in
A comedy/farce, "Drink- this area continue to support
ing Habits", by Tom Smith it by making donations and
will run July 21, 22, 23, 28 purchasing ads for every per-
and 29. Auditions for this formance that appear in the
show will be May 12 and 13 programs/playbills. With-
at the Eufaula Community out all of these partners/
Center from 6:00-8:00 PM. patrons, the LEP could not
Cast calls for five women have accomplished all that
and three men of any age. it has. The theatre wishes
Barbara Cox will direct and to thank everyone who has
assisting her will be Linda helped in any way.
Matlock. Some assist by selling tick-
December, 2017 will be a ets at the door and assuming
busy month for LEP as they other responsibilities before
will again have a Christmas and during performances
play. "Little Town of Christ- such as taking tickets, sell-
mas" has been selected as ing tickets for drawings,
the play this year. It will handing out programs, etc.

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McIntosh County
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in Checotah in April of 2013. We are a
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trailers, with brands such as Friesen
Trailers, Buck Dandy, CM, GR Trail-
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Eufaula Area Arts
Founded in 2001 Eufaula possible with assistance from
Council
the doors are replaced but we classes, youth shelter class-
Area Arts Council, Inc. is a the Oklahoma Arts Council, need to work on the windows. es, library programs, school
501(c)(3) not-for-profit edu- National Endowment for the The Eufaula area is ground programs, guitar classes,
cational charity. This sta- Arts, City of Eufaula, the zero to the largest lake in juggling workshops, puppet
tus allows grant writing to Steven Russell Smith Foun- Oklahoma, Lake Eufaula. The shows, paper making classes,
promote tourism, economic dation, local businesses and city of Eufaula is surrounded dancing classes, book binding
development and to create a many individuals. by lake water on three sides. classes and Halloween activi-
positive and robust communi- Last year a giant nine- Eufaula has a total area of ties.
ty to visit and live in through foot round and tall mosaic/ 6.6 square land miles and During 2013, Eufaula Area
arts expansion. The mission sculpture was started at 3.0 square water miles. Lake Arts established a theater
statement for Eufaula Area the Kiwanis Park. This will Eufaula has 625 miles of beau- committee called Eufaula
Arts is to weave the arts into take several years to apply tiful shoreline. Lake tourism Community Theater. “You’re
the community for growth the tiles and rounded rock to is the main industry in this A Good Man Charlie Brown”
and enjoyment. Headquarters the mosaic. We are working area. Eufaula Area Arts Coun- was produced twice. The next
is at 105 South Main and called to bring communities along cil, Inc. means to compliment production Eufaula Arts spon-
Eufaula Main Street Studio Hwy 69 together to create this industry. sored was “Nunsense.”
(next to the Indian Journal) an arts related travel map. Nudging this community to Eufaula Area Arts pro-
during the last seven years. A new arts planning group realize the importance of the motes many forms of art and
Eufaula Area Arts is acts as called 69 D’ART is working on arts during the last 30 years is glad to jump-start many
a gateway for the arts and this travel/destination map. has helped to produce suc- endeavors in successful arts
exists as an educational out- A revised Art Walk became cessful creative businesses on projects. Find Eufaula Area
reach platform for this area. Lake Eufaula Art Festival last and near Main Street plus sev- Arts on the internet and in
Eufaula Area Arts began fall. This year the art festival eral organizations emphasiz- Facebook for current updates.
during the early 1990s when will be October 7. We even ing imaginative projects. Arts Hours at the studio are Tues-
local artists began offering have painting classes at a and crafts are a win-win for day to Friday noon until 4
summer art classes. The City nursing home once a month. everyone. p.m. The phone number is
of Eufaula sponsored all art Several painting classes are Programs Eufaula Area 918-617-2919. Vickie Allen,
programs until 2001. Much located in several business- Arts has sponsored in the Support Staff at Main Street
has changed since the 90s but es in and near Eufaula. The last twenty-five years are too Studio welcomes your influ-
the tradition of providing arts WPA Swimming Pool build- numerous to mention but a ence to inspire a sustainable
to the community at large has ing is also an ongoing proj- few are theater productions, arts community, so drop by
been continuous. Since the ect. It is protected and secure many concerts, several art and visit.
90’s arts, programing has been but needs improvements. All walk festivals, adult lake art
Local Papers - Your World Your News
the last six generations of of good reputation and integ-
his family have been in the rity, provides active leader-
newspaper business in Okla- ship in the newspaper indus-
homa, Arkansas and before try, is active in his or her
Indian Removal in 1835, in state press association and
Georgia. community and whose news-
His grandparents, the late paper is a member of NNA.
Wheeler and Florence Mayo, Mayo was the third recipi-
started the Sequoyah County ent of this national award.
Times in 1932. Wheeler’s son “It is the goal of these
Jim took over the publish- newspapers to continue to
ing of the paper in the late provide local, accurate, and
1960’s. compelling news to the read-
Mayo has been a member ers of McIntosh County,”
of the Oklahoma Press Asso- Mayo said.
ciation Board of Directors As the community news
since 2007 and currently source, The Indian Journal
serves as president. and the McIntosh County
The National Newspaper Democrat are honored to
Association (NNA) presented continue this historical jour-
Jeff with the Daniel M. Phil- ney covering local news and
lips Leadership Award dur- celebrating the milestones
ing its 2010 Annual Conven- right along with our readers.
The McIntosh County McIntosh County.
tion in Omaha. We don’t cover world news.
Democrat and The Eufaula In 2008, Jeff Mayo became
The award recognizes an We cover your world.
Journal have gone through the publisher of the McIn-
individual between 23-40 We are proud to be a part
many changes through the tosh county papers.
years old who is well respect- of and FOCUS on McIntosh
years but have continued to Mayo is a third generation
ed in his or her community, County.
diligently serve the readers of newspaper publisher. Five of

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Reenactment, new visitor's center
bring Battle of Honey Springs to life
You can almost hear the of cannons from foot solders the War Between the States. each year to honor those who
sound and smell the smoke who fought in the conflict in The Battle of Honey Springs fought in this pivotal struggle.
took place July 17, 1863. About The 1,100 acre site has six
150 years later, the histori- walking trails with a total
cal site has been well-main- of 55 interpretive signs. The
tained and preserved. Adam trails are located at the Union
Lynn, site director for the new bivouac area, the Union line
Honey Springs Battlefield of battle, the Texas’ regi-
Visitor Center and LeRoy H. ments' line of battle which
Fischer Research Library includes 1/8-mile of the orig-
in Rentiesville, expects the inal Texas Road, the battle
building to be open to the pub- at the bridge over Elk Creek,
lic by the memorial service at the final action and Honey
10 a.m. Saturday, July 15. It is Springs the Confederate sup-
projected to bring thousands ply depot. Walkers learn not
of visitors to Rentiesville and only about the battle but also
Checotah. about the impact American
Reenactors and spectators Indians had on the Civil War.
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Although the trails tell the story well,
viewing one of the regularly scheduled
reenactments at the site is the best way
to learn about the battle. The reenact-
ment will be Friday, Saturday and Sun-
day, Nov. 3, 4 and 5.
Event features reenacting units (Fed-
eral and Confederate) presenting rifle
salutes, a cannon salute, and playing
taps.
Hours of operation for the historic
site are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday.
Information: 918-473-5572 or the Checo-
tah Chamber of Commerce, 918-473-2070
or visit: honeysprings@okhistory.org.
Adam Lynn, site director for the new Honey Springs Battlefield Visitor
Center and LeRoy H. Fischer Research Library in Rentiesville, stands in
front of the new building. Exhibits are being created inside. It is expected
to be open by the memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15. It is pro-
jected to bring thousands of visitors to Rentiesville and Checotah.

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McIntosh County Area Organizations
Alcoholics Anonymous Piece Makers Quilt Guild Pageturners Book Club Team Up to Clean Up
Mon and Thurs. @ 6 p.m. Sun. Meets 9 a.m., third Wednesday of Meets 1:30 p.m.,second Contact:
@ 2 p.m. month, No. 9 Community Center Wednesday of month PattyDaniel,lakesidepatty@gmail.
Under One Roof Checotah Weight Eufaula Memorial Library com
107 McKinley, Eufaula INFO: 918-689-2291 Eufaula Area Chamber of
918-516-8467 Watchers Commerce, 918-689-2791
Meets 5 p.m. for weigh-in and Eufaula Area Arts
Eufaula Area Chamber of 5:30 p.m. for meetings Council Eufaula VFW Post 8798 &
Commerce Mondays at the Jim Lucas www.eufaulaareaarts.org Ladies Auxiliary
321 N. Main, Eufaula Checotah Public Library, 626 W. INFO: Vickie Allen: 918-617-2919 Meets 7 p.m., first and third
918-689-2791 Gentry, Checotah Checotah American Tuesdays of month
eufaulachamberofcommerce. FLEAS (Friendly Lake Post home located on SH-9 East
com Legion Post 21
Eufaula Area Supporters) Meets 6 p.m. the first Monday Save Our Water, Lake
chamber@
eufaulachamberofcommerce. Meets 11 a.m., fourth Tuesday of of the month. Eufaula
com month, No. 9 Community Center McIntosh County Youth Third Thursday each month
918-916-0862 8 a.m. Eufaula First United
Checotah Area Chamber & Family Resource Methodist Church
FEML (Friends of Eufaula
of Commerce Center, Inc. Evening Book Club
116 N. Broadway, Checotah Memorial Library) 107 McKinley Street, Eufaula•
Meets 11:30 a.m., third 6:30 p.m. third Monday
918-473-2070 Contact: Kim Woodruff Eufaula Memorial Library
Wednesday of month 918-360-1265
Lake Eufaula Association September - May
701 S. Main, Eufaula Eufaula Memorial Library
918-689-7751 INFO: 918-689-2291
visitlakeeufaula.com
UNDER ONE ROOF

Offering a helping hand to McIntosh County
Under One Roof, 107 addiction and live a life other 918-689-7505. The Oaks Behavioral
McKinley St., Eufaula, is a than incarceration, 918-423- Health, providing substance
multi-tenant nonprofit that 7323. Muscogee (Creek) Nation abuse prevention and treat-
provides space for 16 fam- Women, Infants and Chil- ment, 918-689-3359.
ily serving organizations all Dry Dock of Sobriety, a dren (WIC) Program, pro-
under one roof. group who helps individuals vides nutrition for women, Women In Safe Homes
Kim Woodruff is the recover from alcoholism, 918- infants and children of all (WISH), a shelter where
executive director. Hungry 452-3456. races, 918-618-4577. women in crisis will be safe
or fed, homeless or housed, and have time to make deci-
frightened or safe, Under One God’s Helping Hands, Muscogee (Creek) Nation sions about their future, 918-
Roof strives to bridge these provides a clothes closet, food Family Violence Preven- 618-4250.
gaps for families in McIntosh pantry, emergency prescrip- tion Program, providing
County. The group will start tions and limited homeless- advocacy, support and servic- Workforce Oklahoma,
a Raise the Roof building ness help, 918-689-1800. es for those affected by sexual free employment resources
campaign soon for a new assault, domestic violence, and training opportunities,
building and can be reached Ki Bois Area Transit dating violence or stalking, 918-682-3364.
at 918-689-7505. System (KATS), provides 918-752-7979.
Organizations that have accessible on demand, rural Youth Emergency Shel-
offices at Under One Roof are: public transportation, 918- McIntosh Group of Nar- ter (YES), provides emer-
Carl Albert Community 689-1020. cotics Anonymous (NA), a gency shelter for children
Mental Health Center, pro- group who helps individuals in crisis, community based
vides drug and alcohol coun- McIntosh County Coali- recover from addictions, 918- counseling and prevention,
seling, 918-426-7800. tion for a Healthy Commu- 843-1818. 918-689-2900.
nity, provides local leader-
District 18 Drug Court, ship for community members Neighbors Building Steve Webb, Department
treatment providers who to work together to make our Neighborhoods, plays a vital of Veterans Affairs,
work with clients with a county a healthier place to role in coordinating commu- 918-397-2566
desire to recover from drug live, work and play, nity efforts, 918-683-4600.

Eufaula Area
May 20 - Pig & Swig

Calendar ofEVENTS
Contact Vision Eufaula 918-605-7405
Oct. 7 - Lake Eufaula Festival Of The Arts
Contact Eufaula Area Arts Council 918-689-5362 orEufaula Area
Chamber of Commerce 918-689-2791
Calendar of EVENTS
June 10 - Golden Eagle Poker Run
Contact Lake Eufaula Association 918-689-7751 Oct. - Haunted Forest at Lake Eufaula State Park
Checotah Area
Contact Lake Eufaula State Park 918-689-4607
June 17 - Hwy 9 Merchants Association
10 Mile Yard Sale Oct. 21 - Fall Foliage Fun
Contact Hwy. 9 Merchants Association 918-429-9436
June 17 - Sandcastle Competition Oct 31 - Main Street Halloween Haunts
The Indian Journal and Eufaula Chamber of commerce
918-689-2791
July 3 - 48th Annual Fireworks Spectacular Nov. 11 - Veterans Parade
Contact Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce 918-689-2791
918-689-5577
July 15 - Raft Race Nov. 18 - Oklahoma Heritage
July 27-29 - Eufaula Round Up Club Rodeo Nov. 23 - Community Thanksgiving Dinner
6:30 pm daily Contact VFW Post 8798 at 918-689-5577.
Contact Cindy Choate, 918-465-7712
Nov. 25 - Small Business Saturday
July 27-30 - 33rd Annual Whole Hawg Days Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce 918-689-2791
Nov. 24 – Dec. 31
July 28 - Annual Whole Hawg Day Parade 6 pm Lake Eufaula State Park Holiday Light Tour
918-689-4607
July 29 - 17th Annual Whole Hawg® Poker Run Dec.9 - Legacy Black Tie
Aug. 5 - Customer Appreciation All the Month of Dec. Eufaula’s “Destination
No. 9 Marina – 918-452-3261
Aug. 19 - Bucket Run Christmas”
Chamber of Commerce 918-689-2791
Capt. John’s Restaurant, Mike Evans 918-490-2484
Aug. 19 - Golf Card Parade Dec. 2 - Christmas Parade- 1 pm
Contact City of Eufaula 918-689-2534
Sept. 2 - No.9 Marina Fireworks 3rd Saturdays - Live music, food trucks and beer garden on the 3rd
Saturday of every month. Contact Vision Eufaula at 918-605-7405.
Sept. 4 - Kid’s Frisbie Youth Fishing Derby
Lake Eufaula State Park 918-689-4607 2018
Sept. 2-3 - Eufaula Pow Wow March 16-17 - Spring Break Festival
JayDee Tiger 918-617-7985 Contact Vision Eufaula 918-605-7405
Sept. 16 - Disco Inferno April TBA - 7th Annual Heritage Days

Contact Vision Eufaula 918-605-7405 Festival & Parade
Under One Roof 918-689-7505

Checotah Area
May 19–21 - D
Calendar of
uvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot
EVENTS
October 31 - Downtown Halloween Celebration
(Round-Up Arena)
November 3-5 - Honey Springs Reenactment
June 9 - 10 - Round Up Club Old Settlers Day Rodeo
November 11 - Veterans Day Parade
June 10 - 51st Annual Old Settlers Day & Parade
December 2 - Chamber of Commerce
June TBA - Relay for Life Christmas Parade
June 24 - Checotah High School Alumni Reunion December 2 - Chamber of Commerce Shop
Checotah and Tree Lighting
July 3 - Fourth of July celebration 2018
Feb. - Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet
July 15 - Battle of Honey Springs Memorial
Feb. - Checotah’s 147th Birthday (1872)
August TBA - Summer Celebration Katy Depot
Feb. - Chili Cook-Off
September 1–3 - Dusk Till Dawn Blues Festival
March-May - Oklahoma Great American Clean Up
September TBA - Business Expo
April TBA - Easter Egg Hunt
October 28 - H
eartland Heritage Museum & Gallery
Fall Car Show & more April - Trash Off

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Assembly of God at Checotah,
918-473-6670
Assembly of God at Eufaula,
918-689-2129
Checotah First Assembly of God,
918-473-6969
rea Church Directory
Lakeside Assembly of God, Crowder

918-334-3191
BAPTIST
Artussee Indian Baptist Church, west
of Eufaula
Big Arbor Indian Baptist Church,
Stidham
Brush Hill Baptist Church, 918-473-
5966
Deep Fork Hillabee Indian Baptist
Church
Elm Grove Baptist Church, 918-474-
3238 CHRISTIAN Mission Outreach, 918-473-0193
First Baptist Church of Checotah, 918-473-2275 Christian Disciples of Christ, 918-473-5112 Pentecostal Church, 918-689-7444
First Baptist Church of Eufaula, 918-689-2437 Eufaula First Christian Church, 918-689-2676 Pentecostal Holiness, 918-473-6736
First Baptist Church of Rentiesville, 918-473-5204 Lake Eufaula Christian Church, 918-689-5376 Pentecostal Holiness of Hitchita
First Freewill Baptist of Checotah, 918-473-5446 Shady Grove Full Gospel Church, 918-617-4979
First Freewill Baptist of Eufaula, 918-689-4140 CHURCH OF CHRIST Shield of Faith of Checotah, 918-473-1685
First Missionary Baptist Eastside, 918-473-6822 Church of Christ of Eufaula, 918-689-2186 United Pentecostal, 918-473-4637
Freewill Baptist of Hitchita 918-466-3699 Church of Christ of Checotah, 918-473-5931 United Pentecostal of Eufaula, 918-689-5948
Heaven Bound Freewill Baptist, Brooken, Zion Ministries, 918-618-4225
918-799-5123 CHURCH OF GOD Grace Pointe, 918-617-0876
Hope Baptist, 918-473-2273 Eufaula Church of God, 918-689-2213
Lenna Baptist of Lenna 918-689-7065 Checotah Church of God, 918-473-4077 PRESBYTERIAN
Lindsey Chapel Baptist, 918-689-5991 Warner Mountain Church of God, 918-473-4077 Federated Presbyterian, 918-473-5112
Morning Star Baptist, 918-473-1122
Mount Calvary Baptist, 918-473-3330 EPISCOPAL NAZARENE
Mount Olive Star Baptist, 918-473-6963 Trinity Episcopal of Eufaula, 918-689-2369 Church of the Nazarene, 918-689-2761
North Fork Baptist, 918-689-7011
Oakridge Baptist, Longtown, 918-452-3523 METHODIST OTHER
Okfuskee Indian Baptist Church Dickerson Chapel African Methodist 918-698-2173 Checotah Community Cowboy Church, 918-843-0923
Onapa Baptist Church, 918-473-6817 Episcopal of Eufaula, 918-689-2173 Community Culture Church, Eufaula
Stidham Baptist, 918-689-2828 United Methodist of Checotah, 918-473-5714 Destiny Center, 918-473-5777
Sulphur Springs Baptist, 918-689-3555 United Methodist of Eufaula, 918-689-2109 Ekklesia-Eufaula, 918-732-9380
Tuskegee Indian Baptist Church of Eufaula Evangel Outreach Ministries,
Wayland Baptist, 918-689-3379 LUTHERAN 918-689-9710, 918-680-0903
West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran, 918-689-2169 Faith Temple, 918-473-2808
Westside Freewill Baptist, 918-473-3933 First Apostolic Church of Porum, 918-260-4937
Eufaula Missionary Baptist Church, 918-689-7000 PENTECOSTAL First Apostolic Church of Shady Grove, 918-452-3649
Vivian Baptist Church, 918-689-3447 Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness, 918-473-6736 First Community Church of Oktaha
First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 918-689-5284 General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn
CATHOLIC First Pentecostal Holiness Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 918-473-5385
St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 918-689-7345 Full Gospel Tabernacle Longtown Full Gospel Church, 918-452-3481
Hilltop Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, New Life, 918-473-5452
918-689-7444 Lake Eufaula United Ministry, 918-689-7275
Lighthouse Christian Center, 918-689-7757 Longtown Christian Community Church, 918-452-2113
Public Officials
Governor Senator Representative
Mary Fallin Roger Brian U.S. Senator
Republican Thompson Renegar James
Local: District 8 District 17 Lankford
(405) 521-2342 Republican Democrat Republican
Fax: (405) 521-5588 (405) 557-7381 (202) 224-5754
thompson@oksenate. brian.renegar@
(405) 521-3353 gov okhouse.gov
Representative Representative U.S. Representative

Ed Donnie Representative Markwayne
Cannaday Condit Avery Frix Mullin
District 15 District 18 District 13 Dist.2-Republican
Democrat Democrat Democrat Phone: (202)
(405) 557-7375 (405) 557-7376 405-557-7302
ed.cannaday@ donnie.condit@
225-2701
okhouse.gov okhouse.gov Fax: (202) 225-3038
U.S Senator
Muscogee Creek
James Nation Principal Mayor Checotah
Inhofe
CITY COUNCIL
Chief Daniel
Republican James Tarkington
(202) 224-4721 918-617-8140
www.inhofe.
Floyd
(918) 732-7601
senate.gov
Ward I Ward IV
Michael Ronnie
Associate District Judge Key Brinsfield
James Pratt 918-473-7623 918-473-5145
McIntosh County Courthouse

P.O. Box 269
Eufaula, OK 74432 Ward IV
(918) 689-2232 Ward I Janie
Ernie Brown-
Myers Underhill
918-473-5465 918-617-3505
Eufaula Ward III

Nick
CITY COUNCIL Ward II City Attorney

Pendley Carman
(918) 689-6379 Jodi
Rainbolt
Greenleaf 918-473-7755
918-473-9901
City Manager Mayor/

Greg Ward IV City Treasurer
James Duty Ward II
Buckley Bettie
(918) 689-2534 (918) 689-2345 Tony
Hays
Fields 918-617-1352
918-617-2954
Ward I At Large
Don Ward III City Clerk
Frank Shirley
Davis Berryhill Mike
Stidham
(918) 689-2852 (918) 617-2864 Reynolds 918-473-5371
918-843-0693
Deputy city clerk/

City Attorney court clerk/admin-
Ward II Ward III istrative assistant/
Kay office manager
Roger Willie
Robbins LouAnn
Barton Wiles
(918) 689-3335
Wall 918-441-3567
Moore
918-689-7737 918-473-5411

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to deliver the latest banking products and services to our val-
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