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muskogeephoenix.com In honor of Left-Handers Day being celebrated today, this edition of the Phoenix gives you a glimpse of how the world works (or doesn’t work) for left-handed people. If this is a difficult transition for you, don’t worry. The newspaper will be “normal” after today. If you want to learn more about the struggles of south-paws, read our story.

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Muskogee attorney John Tyler Hammons often faces a challenge pumping gas or cutting paper the right-handed way.

August 13th “When you are left-handed, it’s glaring how much is designed that way,” he said. “The pump at the gas station is designed for right-handed people.

I’m not complaining.

I understand why.”

However, Hammons and other members of the left-handed minority can take pride during International National Left Handers Day on Friday. The special day was established in 1992 by the LeftHander’s Club, which seeks to promote research in left-hand-

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in prison.

In the 4-0 opinion written by Judge David Lewis, the court found that McGirt and post-McGirt reservation rulings shall not apply retroactively.

Lewis wrote that the “costly consequences” of retroactive application of McGirt include “the trauma, expense and uncer-

FORT GIBSON — While greeting returning students Thursday morning, Intermediate Elementary School Principal Andrea Sifers said the first morning of school went “fantastically.”

“It’s so great to see our kids and smiling faces, fresh haircuts and new shoes,” she said.

One thing that made things go more smoothly was a new driveway leading into the IES parking lot. Sifers said the driveway moved parent traffic off the congested two-lane Ross Street.

The driveway entrance is just to the north and east of the new McDonald’s restaurant on Ross.

“Families that get to go to more than one building aren’t caught in the congestion in the morning,” she said. “It just helps the flow of student drop-off.”

Parents dropping their children off Thursday morning also welcomed the new driveway.

“It was a lot easier,” Kaniowah Hare said.

Andi Delmedico also said the morning traffic flowed well.

“It was very easy to get in today,” she said. “All the helpers out made it a lot smoother.”

Sifers said the driveway also will help traffic going into the Ear-

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Attorney John Tyler Hammons said he learned how to write so he would not get ink smudges on his hand, which he said often happens to left-handed writers.

State court rules McGirt decision not retroactive Final convictions cannot be undone by US Supreme Court ruling

By Janelle Stecklein CNHI State Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s highest criminal appeals court ruled Thursday that conviction appeals related to a re-

cent U.S. Supreme Court ruling cannot be applied retroactively to undo a final conviction.

Saying it “cannot and will not ignore the disruptive and costly consequences that retroactive application of McGirt would now have,” the state Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that convicted murderer Clifton Merrill Parish was not eligible for post-conviction relief. He’d

appealed his conviction on the grounds that the state lacked the jurisdiction to try him for murder under the Supreme Court’s McGirt decision.

Parish, who is an Indian and accused of committing the killing on Choctaw Reservation land, had been convicted in state court by a jury of second-degree murder in March 2012 and sentenced to 25 years

EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL AND GRADE: Assistant principal at Muskogee 8th & 9th Grade Academy at Alice Robertson.

CITY OF RESIDENCE: In the process of moving from Northwest Arkansas.

ACTIVITIES AND DUTIES AT SCHOOL: “I will serve as the new assistant principal for eighth grade at the new Alice Robertson Jr. High building.

My primary responsibilities are leading our amazing students, supporting our incredible teachers, and serving our great community.”

SCHOOL HONORS OR AWARDS: “I have received multiple awards and honors as a high school teacher and tennis coach in Arkansas, including 6A West Coach of Year in 2018 and 2019. I was the first to coach an athletic team to a State Championship at Bentonville West High School.”

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND/OR HONORS: “I have been honored as a nominee for the Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year. I have also been blessed to lead athletic teams that have been recognized by the community as outstanding programs.”

WORTHY of RECOGNITION

Hunter Alexander Tell us about your educational highlight, honor or accomplishment. What is it and how did you do it?

“I was born and raised in Muskogee and graduated from MHS. I am excited and honored to be returning to serve our community at the new 8th & 9th Grade Academy. I have had tremendous success as a high school tennis coach in Tulsa and Arkansas, but this homecoming is truly one of the greatest highlights of my teaching career.”

Why is this accomplishment important for you?

“Muskogee has always been home for me. The direction that our school district is moving is incredibly exciting for our students and families. I spent the last five years in Northwest Arkansas working in a highly successful school district and I see the same things happening with Muskogee Schools. Coming home to be a part of the team at the 8th & 9th Grade Academy has been such an amazing experience.”

How much did you have to work to accomplish this goal or honor?

“This is my tenth year as an educator. I have worked for school districts in Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas. Throughout my career I have had supportive mentors and incredible challenges to face. Through all this I have gained perspective that anything worth doing requires hard work ,and I am excited to join Muskogee Schools in putting in the work to accomplish more together than we ever have before.”

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What plans do you have for the future?

“I am beyond excited to start the school year at the 8th & 9th Grade Academy in the new Alice Robertson building. My focus right now is on our school community.

Muskogee has always been a special place, but the things happening in Muskogee Schools right now are going to make an immediate impact on our students, their families, and community.”

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AROUND OKLAHOMA Federal judge says death penalty suit can proceed OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal judge in Oklahoma City ruled Wednesday a lawsuit challenging the state’s lethal injection protocols can proceed to trial, making it likely Oklahoma’s de facto moratorium on executions will extend into a seventh year.

U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot agreed in his order to consider at trial whether Oklahoma’s current three-drug protocol risks subjecting inmates to unconstitutional pain and suffering.

“Plaintiffs are pleased that the court agreed that the merits of their Eighth Amendment claim need to be heard in a full trial,” said assistant federal public defender Dale Baich, who represents some of the 32 death row inmates who are plaintiffs in the case. “We look forward to presenting our evidence in court.”

Oklahoma announced last year it planned to resume executions using a three-drug lethal injection protocol and that a source for the drugs has been secured. The three drugs are: midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride.

Friot’s ruling applies to 26 of the 32 Oklahoma death row inmates who agreed to provide the court with an alternative method of execution, including the use of different drug combinations or firing squad. According to a table included in the judge’s order, 19 of the 32 inmates proposed firing squad as an alternative method of execution. Firing squad is currently one of several

execution methods authorized under Oklahoma law.

A spokesman for the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday its attorneys were still reviewing the judge’s order.

Quinton police chief placed on leave with pay QUINTON — A southeast Oklahoma police chief who a county judge ruled lacks credibility as a witness due to legal history involving dishonesty was placed on administrative leave with pay by the town’s board of trustees.

The Quinton Board of Trustees voted 4-1 in Thursday’s regular meeting to place Police Chief Lawrence “Larry” Ruiz on administrative leave with pay — leaving the town without an acting chief.

Town trustees voting to yes were Dawn Haviland, Jimmy Boyd, Vice Mayor Carey Gragg, and Mayor Allen Miller. Trustee Taunya Jenkins cast the lone no vote. Ruiz was not seen at the meeting.

Ruiz is paid $21.15 per hour and has made $148,381.85 from when he was hired in December 2018 to Aug. 4, the News-Capital learned through an Open Records Request.

Miller said there was not an acting chief and it could be discussed at the board’s next meeting.

A Pittsburg County judge ruled this week that Ruiz was not a credible witness based on his legal history involving dishonesty in a decision that could dismiss a number of cases submitted to the District 18 District Attorney’s Office.

— CNHI, wire reports

Groups challenge state law

By Janelle Stecklein CNHI State Reporter OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of doctors and parents Thursday sued the Legislature and the governor over a new law that prevents local school districts from issuing mask mandates aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Advocates say Senate Bill 658 protects parental choice by banning public schools, colleges, universities and technical programs from mandating masks for unvaccinated students — unless Gov. Kevin Stitt declares a state of emergency.

The Oklahoma State Medical Association along with four plaintiffs, who have children in Tulsa, Norman and Broken Arrow, are asking for an immediate injunction to pause Senate Bill 658 while the Oklahoma County District Court considers the constitutionality of the law.

The lawsuit alleges the new law violates the equal protection clause because it only applies to public school districts and postsecondary educational institutions, “which arbitrarily treats students and staff members of those identified entities differently from

students and staff members of non-public educational institutions with no rational bias for the disparate treatment.”

They also allege the law violates Oklahomans’ due process rights and Oklahoma children’s constitutionally guaranteed right to a free education in a safe environment, which includes protections against the government endangering or jeopardizing their health.

The group also alleges the law violates the state Constitution, which prohibits the enactment of special laws regulating the affairs of cities or school districts, and claims it violates the state’s single-subject rule, which requires that every piece of legislation embrace only one subject. Senate Bill 658 addresses multiple separate and distinct issues of public health including COVID-19 immunization prohibitions, the lawsuit claims.

Dr. Mary Clarke, president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, said the group was glad to sign on to the lawsuit to vacate the law in an effort to keep students, teachers and staff safe. Clarke, who is a Stillwater

physician, said the science stands firmly behind vaccinations and masking as important tools in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

“As we are experiencing record numbers of children infected by the Delta variant and hospitals are stretched to capacity, we must do everything we can to keep Oklahoma’s children safe,” she said. “This is not a political stance; it is about public health and common sense.

If schools can send students home for a lice infection, they should have the latitude and ability to issue a mask mandate.”

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office said it had no comment on the lawsuit.

Stitt’s office did not immediately comment.

State Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, the House author of Senate Bill 658, said Wednesday ahead of the filing that he’s done some research after a similar masking policy in Arkansas was temporarily halted by a court there.

“I’m not saying that it couldn’t be overturned, but just from the conversations that I’ve had, it would be a tall order

to get overturned here in Oklahoma just based on how our constitution differs from Arkansas, and also how our court system is set up,” West said.

State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, the author of Senate Bill 658, said Wednesday that he believes the legislation remains necessary.

“It takes the politics out of it, and lets the parents make their own decision for the best health care of their child,” he said.

He also said he wished he never had to file a bill like that.

“I shouldn’t have to,” he said. “I think 90% or 99% of Oklahomans believe parents should make the decisions for the health care of their children. So it shouldn’t be politicized.”

Ahead of the lawsuit, Standridge said he didn’t want to speak to whether the legislation would successfully withstand a court challenge.

“It’s up to the courts to make that decision,” he said.

Janelle Stecklein covers the Oklahoma Statehouse for CNHI’s newspapers and websites. Reach her at jstecklein@cnhinews.com.

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had their state convictions overturned. Federal officials had estimated that as many as 4,000 cases could be appealed under last year’s Supreme Court ruling.

Prosecutors said the ruling has altered criminal justice proceedings across eastern Oklahoma because crimes on reservation land involving defendants or victims who are tribal citmust be prosecuted STARTS TOMORROW! izens in federal or tribal courts.

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tainty awaiting victims and witnesses in federal re-trials; the outright release of many major crime offenders due to the impracticability of new prosecutions; and the incalculable loss to agencies and officers who have reasonably labored for decades to apprehend, prosecute, de-

fend and punish those convicted of major crimes; all owing to a longstanding and widespread, but ultimately mistaken, understanding of law.”

The landmark McGirt ruling has left federal prosecutors scrambling to prevent the release of hundreds of inmates who have already

re-prosecution barred by statutes of limitation.

“This is a day where justice for some of the victims was restored,” O’Connor said. “We are all safer because a significant number of perpetrators will remain behind bars. Make no mistake, McGirt will continue to have disastrous effects throughout the state even despite this latest ruling.”

In a statement, Sara Hill, the Cherokee Nation attorney general, said the decision examined legal questions regarding the status of past criminal convictions and affirmed the legal status of the Cherokee Nation’s Reservation and that of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.

“As Oklahoma’s governor rushes forward in an attempt to convince the Supreme Court to reverse last year’s decision and break treaties and promises, Oklahoma’s courts continue to work through the legal issues as they arise,” Hill said. “The Cherokee Nation will continue to work with federal, state and local law enforcement to do the same.”

Gov. Kevin Stitt said the ruling was a “major win for victims of crime and public safety.”

“I am pleased that the court agreed that retroactively applying McGirt to tens of thousands of cases would unnecessarily traumatize victims and give dangerous criminals opportunities to fall through the cracks,” Stitt said.

He also said while the ruling is a “significant step forward,” McGirt still presents major challenges that “threaten the future of Oklahoma.

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Harvey Girls pioneers of West The Harvey Girls were the true pioneers of the America West – thousands of young women aged 18 to 30 who worked six days a week at ground-breaking rail station diners in the Southwest and West. The majority of the brave women had left everything they knew behind, including their childhood homes and parents, just to have a chance to earn a decent wage and be independent, while unknowingly helping to change the landscape of the new American territory.

In 1876, Fred Harvey, who immigrated from Liverpool in 1853 at age 17, partnered with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad to open the first Harvey House in the Topeka Santa Fe Depot Station. By the late 1880s, there was a Harvey establishment every 100 miles along the Santa Fe line from Kansas to California.

The men Harvey hired were too wild, so he began hiring women. They needed an eighthgrade education, good moral character, good manners, and be neat and articulate. Harvey Girls resided in housing adjacent to the restaurants, where they were supervised by senior Girls, who enforced curfews and chaperoned male visits. They also had to remain unmarried for at least the first six months. That clause was added after some

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Harvey Girls were lost within a short time when they married men they met on the job. Roughly 5,000 Harvey Girls moved out West to work. This highly structured system provided a sisterhood in a rough land, a unique opportunity to forge a new life: independence, self-esteem, and travel to interesting places.

In Harvey’s heyday, for example, you could ride in grand style on the Santa Fe Railroad to Dodge City, get off, and step into the depot for a fine meal at a Fred Harvey restaurant. At its peak in 1928, there were 84 Harvey Houses, including those at Guthrie, Hugo, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Sapulpa, Snyder, Vinita and Waynoka.

In the restaurant, men were required to wear a coat or jacket. Harvey Houses provided jackets for customers without them. Purcell was the place of a famous court case brought by a man who was denied service because he was not wearing a jacket – and declined to put one on. The case ultimately reached the Oklahoma Supreme Court,

which ruled that the rule was not unreasonable, especially since coats were provided, and “if restaurants weren’t allowed to have some rules of decorum, the next thing might be for customers to appear dressed in their underwear.”

The Harvey Girls’ day-to-day lives were portrayed in a 1946 movie starring Judy Garland and Angela Lansbury, about finding love at a New Mexico Harvey House. “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe” won the Academy Award for Best Song.

Harvey Girls have been remembered in movies, poems, songs, stories and countless books. As years passed and travel by automobile and airplanes became more popular, the Harvey Houses fell into disrepair.

Soon communities longing for nostalgia began to preserve some of the famous Harvey Houses.

Oklahoma maintains three Harvey Houses today. The Guthrie and Hugo Harvey Houses function as restaurants. Waynoka renovated theirs in an operational restaurant and museum.

Dr. Edwyna Synar has been writing and speaking about Women’s History for over 20 years. Her stories in this series can be found at http://rememberladies.weebly.com.

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Submitted by Cherokee Nation TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks.

Applications will be accepted until Aug. 18.

Cherokee Nation citizens between the ages of 16 and 24 who are ultimately chosen for the program ride approximately 950 miles in June, crossing through seven states as a testament to their physical and mental endurance. Riders retrace the same path their ancestors were forced to walk more than 180 years ago.

Applications are available online at https://rtr.cherokee.org and require applicants to answer essay questions, provide references and more. Applicants must also be available for an interview once the application deadline has closed.

“The Cherokee Nation is always proud to support the hard work and determination of young Cherokees who want to learn more about our culture and our history while honoring our ancestors,” said Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. “It’s a life-changing event that tests the courage, strength, and personal perseverance of all the riders who are taking part in the journey. I have

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Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 2022 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks. no doubt that bicycling across the northern route of the Trail of Tears will be a life-changing experience for the participants who are chosen for the 2022 journey. I can’t wait to meet this next generation of cyclists.”

The Remember the Removal Bike Ride was created in 1984 as a youth leadership program.

After a hiatus, the program was restarted in 2009. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians also joins the Cherokee Nation on the journey that begins in New Echota, Georgia.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be a Cherokee Nation citizen.

• Must not have previously participated in the ride.

• Be age 16-24 by Jan. 1, 2022.

• Be able to pass a sports physical during orientation pre-training and post-training.

• Must commit to physically at-

tending all mandatory trainings and classes in Tahlequah.

• Follow code of conduct policies.

• Must have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Finalists will be selected by a committee to attend training and history courses. Those finalists who are selected and meet all requirements before, during and after training will officially be chosen as 2022 riders.

Applications are available online by visiting https://rtr.cherokee.org.

Applications also are available for a mentor rider, who must be a Cherokee Nation citizen and 35 years or older as of Jan. 1, 2022.

The applications for the mentor rider can also be found on the RTR website.

Information: Lisa Trice-Turtle, (918) 453-5000, ext. 4991, or email rtr@cherokee.org.

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MEMORIALS ELENA ANDREA INIGUEZ 2021 - 2021 “There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.”

Elena Andrea Iniguez-Vasquez, infant daughter of Gizela Iniguez and Ty Vasquez, was born on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 12:10 pm in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was the first baby girl born in the family’s latest generation and weighed 10.4 ounces and was 7.5 inches long. Elena is survived by both of her Parents, her Grandparents, Lisa and David Nicodin of Muskogee, her Great-Grandma, Florinda Garcia of Muskogee, her Uncles, Andrew (Chelsea) Iniguez of Oceanside, CA and Alex (Jenna) Iniguez of Pensacola, FL, and her five Cousins, Samuel, John, Jonah,

Elijah, and Noah. The celebration of Baby Elena’s life will involve a graveside ceremony at Greenhill Cemetery (1500 N York St. Muskogee, OK 74403) on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Although Elena did not get to spend any time with us on earth, she was and will always be loved beyond measure. Our little angel will never be forgotten.

DEATHS Patricia Ann (Hawkins) Haley, 81, of Eufaula, retired teacher, Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Eufaula First Freewill Baptist Church.

Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home & Crematory.

Darlene Phillips Tyler, 83, Homemaker, passed Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Funeral service: 10AM, Friday, August 13, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel. Services provided by Cornerstone Funeral Home, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Lucianna “Missy” Dianece [Perkins] Olive, 45, left us Saturday, July 31, 2021. Honoring her wishes, Missy was cremated and no public

ceremony is planned.

You may express condolences and sign the online register @ biglowfunerals.com. biglowfunerals.com.

Delores Tonett Burkhalter, 63, resident of Muskogee, dozed into eternal slumber on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Her Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM, Elliott Park, 1020 Altamont, Muskogee. biglowfunerals.com.

Robert “Scooby” Lewis Warren, Sr., 61, left August 5, 2021.

You may visit Sunday, 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors. Service of Memory Monday, 10:00 AM, Greater Shiloh Baptist Church. biglowfunerals.com.

MUSKOGEE POLICE REPORTS This report reflects public records at the Muskogee Police Department. Addresses are the location where the alleged crime occurred.

Names are either the business where the alleged crime occurred or the reporting party, but they are not suspects.

ASSAULTS 709 W. Shawnee Bypass,

Aug. 11, unspecified.

3918 Meadowbrook Drive, Aug. 11, with a gun.

THEFT 1500 N. 11th St., July 16-25, charges made to business account by someone other than account holder.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT This report reflects public records in the Muskogee County District Court at the courthouse. The reader should keep in mind that these are charges, and not evidence of guilt. Dispositions of the charges are published in subsequent reports. Many names are similar and in some cases identical to a person not being charged. When names are identical, the Phoenix will publish a disclaimer, which more completely identifies the person being charged.

SMALL CLAIMS Dorian Dyer vs. Walter Ridge, et al., replevin, Sept. 1.

Guillermo Hernandez vs.

Brittney Johnson, $2,300, Aug. 25.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Anil Kumar N. Patel, 48, and Primaben Balubhai Patel, 47, both of Muskogee.

Michael Eugene Witham, 47, and Mollie Jean Goosman, 46, both of Muskogee.

Abel Sandoval Perez, 22, and Diana Leticia Camarillo Carmona, 25, both of Muskogee.

Brandon Jarrod Brooks, 41, and Kristy Lynn Morales, 32, both of Muskogee.

INITIAL APPEARANCES CHAPMAN, Rodney Lee. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs.

Bond same. Disposition docket Sept. 7.

EDWARDS Jr., Monie Joe. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs; possession of controlled substance. Bond same. Sounding docket Aug. 26.

SWANSON, George. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Bond same. Disposition docket Sept. 7.

CIVIL SUIT Discover Bank vs. Dixie Backes, petition for judgment, $7,686.

DUI ARREST ZEPEDA-ALVAREZ, Efrain.

Aggravated driving under the influence. City arrest.

YOU SHOULD KNOW • Potholes, clogged storm sewers — Call City Hall switchboard, (918) 6826602, and ask for public works.

• A dog problem — Call the police department, (918) 683-8000, and ask for animal control.

• Water bill or service problems — Call City Hall switchboard, (918) 6826602, and ask for water department revenue.

• Questions about zoning — Call City Hall switchboard, (918) 682-6602, and ask for planning department.

CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Phoenix tries to promptly correct errors. To report an error, please call 684-2900.

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CATHY SPAULDING/Muskogee Phoenix

Big Boy No. 4014 dwarfs people who came out to see the steam locomotive when it stopped in Muskogee on Thursday afternoon.

Big Boy draws big crowds

By Cathy Spaulding cspaulding@muskogeephoenix.com Jantzen Coleman covered his ears each time the Big Boy steam locomotive tooted its whistle Thursday afternoon.

“It’s big,” Jantzen said. “And it’s really loud.”

The Muskogee 9-year-old was one of several hundred who greeted Big Boy No. 4014 as it rolled into Muskogee and stopped at the Union Pacific railroad crossing at Broadway.

The historic train stopped in Muskogee and in Wagoner earlier Thursday, as part of a 10-state tour.

Several glaring WHOOT! whistles, along with billows of steam, heralded the train’s arrival, signaling crowds to clear the tracks.

Jantzen wasn’t kidding about the size. The 132-footlong locomotive was built before 1941 to haul equipment up mountains during world War II. It has a 25,000-gallon water capacity.

People came from as far away as Tulsa and Cleveland, Oklahoma, to see the train.

Seeing the engine was a first for Okmulgee resident Hilary Delso and her 3-year-old son, Cason. She said they planned to go to McAlester to watch Big Boy arrive for its overnight stay. She said they plan to go back to McAlester by 9 a.m.

Friday when the train leaves McAlester for Atoka.

Chris Nelson Maricle of Tulsa brought her grandchildren to see the train. She said she and her husband had seen the train two years ago when it stopped in Fort Gibson.

“It’s huge,” Maricle said as she kept the little ones gathered under her umbrella. “And it’s educational. You don’t see steam trains very often, and I want them to get to see what one looks like and hopefully ride one.”

Laura Judkins, also of Tul-

Crowds gather on the Court Street viaduct to watch Big Boy No. 4014 arrive in Muskogee on Thursday afternoon.

Jantzen Coleman, 9, of Muskogee, holds his ears while Big Boy No. 4014 sounds its whistle and releases steam. The locomotive stopped in Muskogee on Thursday afternoon. sa, said she and her husband came to Muskogee at 9:30 a.m. “so we’d be sure to have a place to park.”

“We brought our own little lunch and our water,” she said,

adding that they had seen the train two years ago in Claremore.

“It’s one of a kind,” husband Phil Judkins said. “There’s none other in the world like it.”

Students: Sifers looking forward to learning trail Continued from Page 1

ly Learning Center next to the IEC. “Our parents kind of converge on that same spot, so if we get our parents to our car line, it kind of opens it up for ELC parents to drop off their babies,” Sifers said.

It also could help ease afternoon traffic, which is busier.

“Parents will pick up their kids at the middle school and high school then come over here to pick up their younger students, so normally they would sit and wait and block the streets. So now we’ll be able to take that traffic off.”

Hare said that during afternoons, Ross Street drivers passed those waiting in pick-up lines.

“Or they meet you head on,” she said.

Sifers said she also is looking CATHY SPAULDING/Muskogee Phoenix forward to Fort Gibson schools’ new learning trail. She said the Intermediate Elementary School Principal Andrea Sifers and Fort Gibson trail should be finished within School Superintendent Scott Farmer greet students returning to school the next few days.

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Muskogee Phoenix Friday, August 13, 2021

COVID concerns cloud return to school

the MArket in review stock MArket indexes

By Michelle Charles CNHI Oklahoma

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CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

COTTON 2 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Sep 21 Dec 21 Mar 22 May 22 Jul 22 Sep 22 Dec 22

554.75 557.50 565 570 571.25 530.75 516.75

589.50 594.25 599.75 603.25 602.50 544.75 526.75

548.50 551.50 559.50 564.25 564.75 524 510.25

567+10.75 573.25 +14 579.75+12.75 583.25+11.50 581.75 +9.25 534.50 +2.50 520 +2.25

Aug 21 Sep 21 Nov 21 Jan 22 Mar 22 May 22 Jul 22

1411 1346.25 1339 1343 1338.25 1338.50 1339.50

1428.75 1374.50 1369.50 1373.75 1370.25 1369.25 1368

Sep 21 Dec 21 Mar 22 May 22 Jul 22 Sep 22 Dec 22

724 736 747 750.25 721.25 721.75 731

762 772.50 781.25 781.75 744.50 743 746.50

723 735 744.75 748.50 720 721.25 726.25

753.50+26.50 764.75+25.50 774.50+25.50 777 +25 739.50+13.25 740+12.25 742.75 +11

Aug 21 Oct 21 Dec 21 Feb 22 Apr 22 Jun 22 Aug 22

122.72 127.45 133.15 137.40 140.25 134.75 133.75

123.42 128.67 134.12 138.32 141.37 135.97 134.62

122.45 127.25 132.90 137.12 140.00 134.67 133.50

123.15 128.50 133.95 138.15 141.12 135.75 134.50

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WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

+.20 +.93 +.78 +.73 +.70 +.60 +.65

Aug 21 Oct 21 Dec 21 Feb 22 Apr 22 May 22 Jun 22 Sep 21 Oct 21 Nov 21 Dec 21 Jan 22 Mar 22 May 22

60.43 +1.48 192.00 -2.52 236.67 +1.12 70.25 -4.78 391.42 +6.09 209.80 +1.29 2.89 +.58 2.01 -.13 6.02 ...

36.07 +.43 72.88 -.73 26.87 +.03 53.37 +.54 17.98 +3.48 9.24 -.20 24.89 +2.54 155.07 +.03 11.05 +.08 11.26 -.02 47.24 +.93 100.01 +.25 26.41 -.99 107.96 +.42 5.54 -1.33 79.15 -.21 4.91 +.87 6.03 -.11 17.46 +.56 69.37 +.47 .83 +.02 17.43 +.13 722.25+14.43 542.01 +4.75 42.73 -.35 227.66 +1.27 20.88 -.15 25.94 -1.42 149.06 -.40 51.15 +.49 23.50 +.65 35.02 -.31 25.00 +.02 3.65 +.41 8.20 +.26

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Settle Chg

109.87 110.17 109.75 110.12 +.50 85.85 87.12 85.85 86.47 +.62 78.87 80.17 78.85 79.90 +1.00 81.52 82.87 81.52 82.50 +.98 83.77 84.75 83.75 84.60 +1.18 87.00 87.65 86.90 87.62 +.82 91.25 92.25 91.25 92.05 +1.20 ...

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Money rAtes

Last Pvs Week 3.25 3.25 Prime Rate 0.75 0.75 Discount Rate Federal Funds Rate 0.00-0.25 0.00-0.25 Treasuries 0.06 0.05 3-month 0.06 0.06 6-month 0.83 0.72 5-year 1.34 1.21 10-year 2.01 1.86 30-year

Tables show seven most current contracts for each future. Grains traded on Chicago Board of Trade; livestock on Chicago Mercantile Exchange; and cotton on Intercontinental Exchange.

MutuAl Funds

Total Assets Name ($Mlns) NAV American Funds AmrcnBalA m 100,161 33.23 American Funds CptWldGrIncA m61,918 65.75 American Funds CptlIncBldrA m 67,482 69.21 American Funds FdmtlInvsA m 68,315 78.02 American Funds GrfAmrcA m 139,463 76.53 American Funds IncAmrcA m 82,750 26.22 American Funds InvCAmrcA m 77,183 51.26 American Funds NwPrspctvA m 65,835 68.71 American Funds WAMtInvsA m 73,566 57.43 Dodge & Cox Inc 71,364 14.38 Dodge & Cox Stk 89,740 245.95 Fidelity 500IdxInsPrm 353,327 155.00 Fidelity Contrafund 125,089 19.45 Fidelity TtlMktIdxInsPrm 71,086 127.93 Fidelity USBdIdxInsPrm 59,545 12.15 Schwab SP500Idx 63,247 68.79 T. Rowe Price BCGr 60,913 192.13 Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl 419,294 412.36 Vanguard GrIdxAdmrl 63,444 153.50 Vanguard InTrTEAdmrl 84,116 14.86 Vanguard IntlGrAdmrl 60,392 172.38 Vanguard MdCpIdxAdmrl 61,986 302.55 Vanguard PrmCpAdmrl 70,553 182.96 Vanguard STInvmGrdAdmrl 55,237 10.95 Vanguard SmCpIdxAdmrl 54,689 107.43 Vanguard TtBMIdxAdmrl 119,183 11.34 Vanguard TtInSIdxAdmrl 79,319 35.30 194,215 21.10 Vanguard TtInSIdxInv Vanguard TtlSMIdxAdmrl 321,178 111.92 Vanguard TtlSMIdxInv 142,139 111.88 Vanguard WlngtnAdmrl 106,121 86.04 Vanguard WlslyIncAdmrl 53,880 72.57

Total Return/Rank 4-wk 12-mo 5-year +0.7 +18.7/D +10.9/B +0.4 +27.1/D +12.4/C +0.4 +18.8/C +7.0/C +1.1 +31.8/D +15.4/D +1.0 +34.8/B +20.2/D +0.8 +20.6/E +8.9/E +1.1 +29.6/E +14.0/E +1.6 +35.8/A +18.7/B +1.5 +31.0/D +14.4/D +0.1 +1.5/C +4.3/A +2.4 +50.9/A +16.5/A +1.8 +34.0/C +17.6/A +1.4 +31.6/D +21.3/C +1.5 +36.1/B +17.6/A 0.0 -1.1/E +2.9/C +1.9 +34.0/C +17.5/A +0.7 +29.2/E +23.2/B +1.8 +34.0/C +17.5/A +1.5 +34.8/B +22.7/B -0.1 +2.4/D +3.1/B +2.0 +36.3/A +21.9/A +2.0 +39.2/C +15.3/A +0.5 +37.5/A +18.8/A -0.1 +1.5/C +2.7/B -0.3 +43.0/C +14.7/A 0.0 -1.0/D +3.0/C +0.1 +26.1/C +9.8/B 0.0 +26.0/C +9.7/B +1.5 +36.3/B +17.6/A +1.5 +36.2/B +17.5/A +1.6 +21.9/B +12.0/A +1.1 +11.4/D +7.6/C

Pct Min Init Load Invt 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 NL 0 NL 0 NL 0 NL 0 NL 0 NL 2,500 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 50,000 NL 50,000 NL 3,000 NL 50,000 NL 50,000 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 3,000 NL 50,000 NL 50,000

Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund Footnotes: m = Multiple fees are charged.Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar and The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

NORMAN — The political and legal turmoil surrounding Oklahoma’s COVID-19 response continues as students head back to school, and parents, educators and civic leaders wrestle with the best way to keep them safe as the more easily transmitted Delta variant drives most new COVID-19 infections in the state.

But social media posts Thursday, the first day of school in Stillwater, showed children and their families smiling and eager to get back to the classroom. Stillwater Public Schools has not announced any plans to require masks, but has recommended universal masking indoors regardless of vaccination status. Parents who want their children to wear masks have the option of sending them. Photos posted by the district on the first day of school showed most staff members and some students wearing masks.

Gov. Kevin Stitt maintains he has no plans to issue an emergency order, and school districts are now prevented by the passage of SB 658 from issuing districtwide mask mandates unless he does.

But some in the state are working to overturn that.

A group of parents, joined by the Oklahoma state Medical Association, have filed a lawsuit against the state and Stitt, arguing SB 658 is unconstitutional.

House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, released a statement saying she supports the lawsuit filed to overturn parts of the bill.

“It is shameful that parents

have to sue the Governor and the Legislature to keep their children safe,” she said. “We have reached a point in this pandemic where some elected leaders are choosing political talking points over sensible responses that will save lives.”

Some schools in Oklahoma City are beginning to issue mandates in spite of SB658, the Oklahoman reported Wednesday. Santa Fe South Schools Superintendent Charles Brewer made the decision because the district is experiencing a large number of student absences and already has 21 teachers under quarantine.

Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, announced on Thursday that some lawmakers are gathering signatures calling for a special session related to COVID-19. The specific purpose is to “prohibit vaccine mandates for Oklahoma workers, address vaccine passports and address non-compliance to SB658.”

In the meantime, numbers for children are growing among new infections which skew toward younger groups.

Patients ages 5-17 now make up 11.67% of total cases in Oklahoma while patients ages 0-4 make up just 2.08%.

The state numbers include 59 pediatric (under age 18) hospitalizations. Across the state, 29,248 residents have been hospitalized at some point because of the virus.

Younger people age 18-35 are the largest group, making up 31.77% of total cases, followed by age 36-49 at 21.49% and 50-64 at 19.13%.

But there is some good news in the battle to prevent the spread

of COVID-19.

OSDH reported Wednesday that about half of Oklahoma’s almost 4 million residents have now received at least one dose of vaccine and 1.6 million are fully vaccinated.

THE CURRENT SITUATION Stillwater Medical Center reported Thursday that all its staffed beds in the ICU and Medical Surgical areas were full.

Five patients were on hold in the Emergency Department – two COVID patients and three non-COVID. One of the COVID patients on hold in the ER was in need of ICU care.

Payne County has had 9,326 total cases, with 77 deaths and 8,937 recoveries according to OSDH. On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 2,468 new cases across the state for the day, with a 7-day average of 2,049.

It listed 18,403 active cases – down more than 2,000 from the previous day, and a cumulative total of 506,020 cases for the state.

There have been 8,833 deaths in Oklahoma, based on provisional numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Women outpace men when it comes to infection rates in the state, making up 53.1% of active cases to 46.6% for men, but they make up a smaller percentage of deaths due to the virus, 44.2% compared to 55.8% for men.

Michelle Charles writes for the Norman Transcript.

Library display focuses on Native sports figures

By Grant D. Crawford CNHI Oklahoma TAHLEQUAH — For 40 years, James McIntosh has been researching the contributions of Native Americans in sports history, and a collection of his material is on display at the Tahlequah Public Library throughout August.

McIntosh was 5 years old when he was inspired by the movie, “Jim Thorpe: All-American.”

Years later, he would meet Thorpe’s daughters, Gayle and Grace, at Northeastern State University in the 1980s.

“Also, when I was attending Haskell Indian Junior College [in] Lawrence, Kansas, I heard Billy Mills give a speech to a packed auditorium in 1970,” he said. “His speech inspired my research, as well.”

McIntosh attended NSU, Bacone College, Oklahoma University and Washington University in St. Louis, where he received a Master of Social Work degree. He had since retired and spends his days traveling and researching the subjects in the Native sports history exhibit.

McIntosh has been bringing the exhibit to the library for several years now. This year, he’s featured several athletes and coaches from Tahlequah and nearby communities. Visitors will find material on athletes such as Wyatt Sheets, who won the 2014 State Wrestling Championship for Stilwell High School; Allie Reynolds, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees; Ryan Dirteater, a professional bull rider from Hulbert; and John R. Sellers, a Tahlequah man who was selected All-American as a pitcher and infielder at NSU. The display includes sections dedicated to Jim Thorpe and Johnny Bench, with both of the athletes’ Wheaties box covers.

Memorabilia of Sonny Sixkiller is in the display case, including a vintage bobblehead from when he was quarterback for the University of Washington in Seattle.

A photo of several members of the 1958 Northeastern State College national football championship team is featured. The team defeated Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl by a score of 19-13, and Redmen quarterback Johnny Allen was named Most Valuable Player.

Julie Poor said the exhibit, and other monthly displays, have always received significant attention from library visitors.

“It’s a really great collection and he’s such a nice guy,” she said. “We always have a lot of

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The “Native Americans and Their Contributions to Sports History” exhibit is on display at the Tahlequah Public Library during August.

A section of the Natives in sports history display at the Tahlequah Public Library is dedicated to Major League Baseball player Johnny Bench. people stop and look at it. We love it when the community does the display; we’d rather have the community do it.”

Poor said anyone with a collection he or she would like to share with others can be displayed at the library, as long as the material is not offensive. The case at the entry of the building has featured exhibits on subjects like vintage video games consoles, ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tut, the Rock and Mineral Society, Tah-

lequah Camera Club, and much more.

The Tahlequah Public Library has reopened its doors to the public, but also still provides curbside service. In-person programming has also resumed.

Masks are required for those who participate in the programming.

For more information about the library and its display case, call 918-456-2581.

Grant D. Crawford writes for the Tahlequah Daily Press.

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OUR VIEW

Positive things happen here THUMBS UP to Muskogee’s newest fire chief, Jody Moore.

Moore has big shoes to fill. Derrell Jones recently retired as chief after spending 36 years with the department.

A graduate of Warner High School, Moore has been in Muskogee for 21 years, the last 20 serving the city of Muskogee as a firefighter, captain, assistant director of the HAZMAT team and a member of the Muskogee Police Department Special Operations Team.

Moore said his first

day at chief was busy.

Being a firefighter was something he always wanted to do.

And firefighters do more than just fight fires. Moore has background as a medical first responder, HAZMAT technician and fire suppression captain.

Moore is overseeing one of the greatest fire departments in the state. They are welltrained and ready to tackle different situations.

We’re happy to see Moore work his way up the ladder to attain the rank of chief. We know he’ll do a great job.

••• THUMBS UP to the Muskogee Community Food Pantry and the Oklahoma State University Extension for offering Veggie Bucks.

Veggie Bucks is a program that encourages people to purchase healthy things to eat, like fruits and vegetables at the Muskogee Farmers Market.

Many are participants take advantage of the SNAP (Subsidized Nutrition Aid Program).

The Double Up program doubles the SNAP

funds so that even more healthy foods may be purchased.

And, to encourage youngsters to eat healthier, Veggie Bucks are distributed at Muskogee’s three Head Start sites once each month.

Each Head Start student gets three Veggie Bucks, a total $12 value.

They can be redeemed at the site’s “market” or at Muskogee Farmers Market when it is open Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

With programs like this available, Muskogee residents can be on their way to living healthier lives.

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Watchdog office investigates state spending Our LOFT oversight committee is continuing to meet regularly and is tackling a number of important issues. LOFT is a bipartisan, bicameral watchdog office that conducts in-depth studies of how taxpayer dollars are being used by our various agencies and programs, and whether the state is getting their money’s worth, so to speak. Our oversight committee requests the studies they conduct, and we then use that information to decide whether to file legislation or change current law.

LOFT conducts different types of studies.

There are rapid response evaluations that take 60-100 days. Then there are priority program evaluations that take six to eight months. In January, we were briefed on the accuracy, communication, and revenue certification processes of the Board of Equalization, which provides the annual revenue amounts that the Legislature can appropriate in the budget.

In February, LOFT shared its analysis of how the state handled the $1.2 billion in federal CARES Act funds and how the state could be more efficient in the future. They criticized the Stitt administration’s handling of these federal funds. As a result of this, a new state law was passed prohib-

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iting state agencies from using federal pandemic relief funds for reoccurring expenses. Recommendations from that meeting also led to the creation of the bipartisan Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding in June to help prioritize proposals for Oklahoma’s $1.9 billion share of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

In June, LOFT also discussed their findings on the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) fund and program.

They offered suggestions of how the fund could function better, including better communication at the local and state level between transportation officials and school districts, county commissioners and other government entities, integrated decision-making and needs-based prioritization for transportation and infrastructure projects.

LOFT has also evaluated the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to determine if its programs and services have led to a good return on investment, how outcomes are measured, and how

Oklahoma’s anti-tobacco campaign compares to other states in cost and effectiveness. We learned that Oklahoma spends the 8th highest amount on tobacco cessation (50% more than the CDC recommends) yet the state ranks 40th in smoking prevalence. Half of TSET spending goes toward improving health outcomes directly affected by tobacco use — obesity rates, cancer deaths and cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, LOFT found that TSET spending isn’t impacting any of these health outcomes or meeting Oklahoma’s greatest needs. Many recommendations were made to our committee, and we’ll be considering these in the coming months to possibly address next session.

Last month, we also approved the 2021 work plan. LOFT’s priority program evaluations will include distribution of state funds to K-12 public schools, HealthChoice System, Business Tax Modernization, and operational assessment of the Department of Corrections (DOC). LOFT’s director also recommended four rapid response evaluations, including comprehensive compensation for Oklahoma teachers, medical marijuana regulation, non-appropriated agencies with authority over professional licenses,

and state tourism and economic impact.

In the future, LOFT will also be reviewing Oklahoma’s use of federal ARPA funds, career readiness, the Department of Public Safety’s driver license process, the state’s cybersecurity, and absentee voting.

We’re anxious to hear their policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. Our next meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 24 in Room 535 at the Capitol. The meeting will be streamed live on the Senate website at www.oksenate.gov.

My district schedule has been extremely busy as well. I recently toured the Hunter’s Home in Tahlequah and attended the retirement celebrations for Muskogee County special district judge Weldon Stout and Muskogee County Court Clerk Paula Sexton. I also attended the State Arts Council Zoom with Amber Sharples on this year’s convention being held in Muskogee and the Legislative Appreciation Dinner at OU. If you have an upcoming event you’d like me to attend, please let me know.

You can contact me by writing to Senator Dewayne Pemberton, State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 429, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, calling (405) 521-5533 or emailing me at Dewayne.

Pemberton@oksenate.gov.

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D.E. Smoot Off the Cuff

History reveals climate change possibilities A facade erected by climate-change deniers and science skeptics continues to crack and crumble under the weight of mounting evidence that erodes decades of deceptive claims to the contrary.

This evidence includes wildfire infernos and scorched landscapes, exceptional droughts and extreme flooding, melting ice caps and rising sea levels experienced during recent weeks at multiple locations around the globe. The first installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report provides science-based explanations for these phenomena.

Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis serves as “a reality check,” IPCC Working Group I Co-chair Valerie Masson-Delmotte said this week upon the report’s release. The report brings into focus “a much clearer picture of the past, present and future climate, which is essential for understanding where we are headed, what can be done, and how we can prepare.”

The report further exposes the masquerade carried out during the past seven decades by fossil-fuel industry insiders and the politicians they bankroll. Humble Oil, a company known today as ExxonMobil, published a paper in 1957 that reveals an early understanding among the company’s scientists of the link between the use of fossil fuels and rising levels of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is fueling climate change.

The Center for International Environmental Law mined another report produced in 1968 for the American Petroleum Institute that warned about rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere and its environmental impact. A significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions, the scientists wrote, could melt icecaps, contributing to rising sea levels and changing fisheries and increasing photosynthesis of plants.

An Exxon scientist working in its Products Research Division penned yet another report in 1978 that warned about the impact of human-caused emissions on global temperatures. The scientist suggested in that report, made public a few years ago

by InsideClimate News, the “need for hard decisions regarding changes in energy strategies might become critical” within five to 10 years due to a changing climate.

The oil and gas giant abandoned its efforts to understand and address climate change after a manager overseeing Exxon’s environmental affairs program distributed a primer about climate change.

The internal document, according to InsideClimate News, described the potential for “catastrophic events” if there was no reduction in the use of fossil fuels.

Rather than invest in new technology, the industry began sinking money into a coordinated effort to undermine the issue and sow doubts about climate science. This charade, directed by some of the same people who promoted false claims about the impact of tobacco use on human health, intensified.

Like magicians, the industry relied on sleights of hand, wires and contraptions, and misdirection to construct an illusion for the purpose of fooling consumers. This deception spilled into politics for the purpose of wielding more power and promoting public policies that benefit the industry at taxpayers’ expense.

Rather than taking aim at solutions, this industry is doubling down, attempting to secure its future through an expansion of petrochemical companies and plastics, making it more difficult to reverse the impact of climate change. The IPCC report notes some of the trends can be reversed, it “will require strong, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and reaching net zero CO2 emissions.”

That goal is more imperative now than ever.

D.E. Smoot covers city/county government for the Phoenix.

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Muskogee Phoenix Local 8 Friday, August 13, 2021 Left: Hammons points out objects designed for right-handed people Continued from Page 1

edness and in developing more useable items for the lefties.

“You’d be surprised at how many things are designed for right-handed people,” Hammons said. “A pair of scissors is designed for a right-handed person.”

Hammons demonstrated by wriggling his left-hand fingers and thumb into a pair of scissors.

“There’s a groove to make the right-thumb feel comfortable,” he said. “That groove does not exist on the lefthand side. Scissors are

pointed out other disadvantages.

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However, Wheaton • Herbert Hoover.

• George H.W. Bush. says left-handed people • Harry Truman.

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• Barack Obama. athletics, especially in baseball. far more comfortable in on the right side.

“You have a better Thomas Wheaton, a my right hand, because chance in getting to cashier at the Muskogee that’s how they’re dethe Major Leagues in County District Court signed.” baseball, especially as Clerk’s Office, agreed He said his smarta pitcher,” he said. “You with operating scissors phone fits better for have a 66% chance of as a disadvantage for right-handed people. making it to the majors left handers. He also Computer mouses are if you’re left handed.”

According to the www.lefthandersday. com website, about 13 percent of the global population is left-handed. Researchers recently located a gene that potentially results in left-handedness.

Hammons said he was 3 or 4 when he first noticed his left-handedness.

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Thomas Wheaton, a cashier in the Muskogee County District Court Clerk’s Office, signs a receipt writing left-handed. and left-handed people are pushing it. If you write, it causes ink to spread on your hand.”

Lefties have long been left out.

“In Latin, the word for right-handed is ‘dexter’ meaning skill. It’s where we get the word dexterity,” Hammons said. “But the Latin word for left-handedness is sinister, meaning evil.”

Hammons said he’s in good company, though.

“We’ve had eight left-handed presidents,” he said. “Out of 44 (different people), that’s 20 percent. Given that the left-handed population is less than 10 percent, us left-handers are hitting way above our weight class.”

He named Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton as examples.

“So from 1981 to 2001, this country was ruled by left-handers,” Hammons said.

Other left-handed presidents were James Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford and Barack Obama. According to History.com, the website for the History Channel, Garfield could write equally well with his left and right hands.

Hammons sees another bright side. He married a right-hander.

“On our first date, I held her left hand in my right,” he said. “I told her ‘that’s another advantage of dating a leftie. We can hold hands and we both have access to our dominant hand.’

That’s how I got her to hold my hand.”

Phoenix staff writer Ronn Rowland contributed to this report.

PROS AND CONS OF BEING LEFT-HANDED Pros of a right-handed person married to a lefty, you can hold hands while eating dinner. — Saundra Rowan Marshall

Left handers are better problem solvers. We have had to improvise and adapt all of our lives. — Wendi Hammond Goad

Pro: we’re statistically smarter, more resilient; Con: This world is not made for us.

Scissors…ugh let’s start there.

— Julie Ann

Eating dinner next to a right hander. — Kenneth Salcido

Pros: NONE; Cons: scissors, when I write, the ink gets on my pinky, ringed notebooks, being in school the tables were always made for right handed people, can openers.

I could go on and on haha. — Kelsey Ordonez Cons: left handed guns cost more and are hard to find. — Kelsey Ordonez We are the only ones in our right mind. — Ashlie Brice

My husband is left handed, we always have to accommodate him at dinners. We always make sure he sits to my left so we don’t bump arms.

— Courtney Hammons Naturally right handed, became left handed after industrial accident in 1989 in Wagoner. Scissors, computer mouse, can openers are a challenge. — Brian Whitten Being left handed makes you learn to figure out just how to do stuff I’ve learned to use right hand except for writing and eating of course.

— Tammie Perkins I am right handed but also left handed. I can write left handed and it is legible. The

worst thing I have found trying left handed is scissors and non electric can opener. — Shelia L. Carter I was the only lefty in the family until I had my daughter in 1998. — Charmaine Kathleana Riggleman Cons: Painting left nails are always sloppy, dinner seating is always an ordeal and the infamous ink hand when writing. Pros: No one expects that left-hand swing when playing slug bug. — Colbie Morrison Pros: Shocking everyone when they see me writing left handed, omg you’re a lefty?

Con: Having to sit on a certain side of the room while taking your ACT. — Crystal Cutbirth I am left handed and my grandma was left handed and I feel special to be the only left handed person in my family now. — Mellissa-James Rhodes Cons: Most batters are right handed. — Damon Beckers

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Green Country rests, 2-0 in World Series

By Mike Kays mkays@muskogeephoenix.com

North Carolina is 1-1.

The onslaught started with runners at second and third in fourth. Cambri Softball, at Greenville, N.C. Green Country’s offense sputtered Casey’s grounder to third resulted in a Stream: ESPN Plus a bit in its opening win in the Litfielder’s choice throw home to prevent Thursday’s Games tle League Softball World Series on Mileigh Needham from scoring. She Green Country-Muskogee 10, SalisWednesday. was safe, making it 3-0. bury, N.C. 0 It became opportunistic Thursday.

Shianne Dill then hit a grounder Chesterfield, Va., 4, Cove Creek, Ariz. 1 An eight-run fourth blew open a comtoward the middle at second baseman Las Vegas 5, Robbinsville, N.J. 2 petitive game against Salisbury, N.C., Myla McNeely, who went to the dirt Columbia, Mo., 5, Robinson, Texas 2 and Oklahoma’s entry out of Muskogee after scooping it, tagged the base with Next for locals: County rolled to a 10-0 run-rule win her glove in an attempt to force Casey, Las Vegas vs. Green Country-Muskover four innings in the morning leadbut the ball came out. The initial call ogee, 6 p.m. Saturday off contest, played in Greenville, N.C. was out, but an umpire conference “We had quite a bit of first-game jitreversed the call. North Carolina apters and we sat them down and talked is off until Saturday when they face pealed to the replay booth, used in Las Vegas at 6 p.m. (ESPN Plus) Las to them about it,” said Green Country Little League at this level, and the call Vegas beat Robbinsville, N.J., 5-2 and is stood. Dotson, who reached on a single manager Johnny Hutchens. “That fourth inning, we settled in even more. the only team in the pool except Oklato left, scored on the play. homa to have a zero in the loss column.

Alexis Kierstead’s two-run single to These girls swing the bats and when right made it 6-0, and the rout was on. they start swinging them they’re pretty Robbinsville fell to Green Country on Wednesday, 3-1.

It also chased North Carolina starting scary. Hopefully that’s a sign of things pitcher Reese Poole.

Green Country’s final game in pool to come.”

Back in the first, Hutchens didn’t Now 2-0 in pool play, Green Country play is Sunday against Zionsville, Ind.

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opt for a review on a call at second in the first. Leadoff batter Kierstead, who reached on a leadoff error, was called out attempting to steal second. The TV replay appeared to show she was safe.

No worries. Taylan Starr singled up the middle, and Hutchens’ daughter Juliana smacked a two-run home run, the first over-the-fence home run in this World Series. before North Carolina had a chance to bat, Those too didn’t matter. Zoie Griffin and Riley Dotson allowed two North Carolina hits over three innings. Dotson worked the fourth in order.

Hutchens, who hit safely in her first five at-bats of this tournament, was productive even on her first out — a sacrifice fly that scored Kierstead from third as well as Starr from second, aided by an overthrow to home.

Hutchens and Kandace Burnett were both 2-for-3, Hutchens with four RBIs.

Brooks back from one-year COVID break Associated Press

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Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks is back after sitting last season out due to COVID-19.

Transfer WR Woods provides deep-threat potential Associated Press It would’ve been hard to guess that Mike Woods would be in Norman this season.

The senior receiver spent his first three seasons with Arkansas and looked poised to stay in Fayetteville for his senior year, playing in the Razorbacks’ spring game back in April.

But later that month, he announced he was transferring to Oklahoma.

“It was just something that was on my mind and I felt it was the best move for my career to just find another opportunity,” Woods said on Wednesday. “And as a wide receiver, you look at OU every year putting out these big numbers and every receiver wants to be in an offense like this.

He regularly trains with former OU stand out Ceedee Lamb during the offseasons, which opened his eyes to potentially joining the Sooners receiver core.

“I look at [Lamb’s] career and his three quarterbacks that he played with. It’s two Heismans, two first overall picks, Heisman runner-ups, first-rounders,” Woods said.

“When you look at that, your eyes get big and you’re just like, ‘man, what would that be like?’”

“You see what [Lincoln] Riley does with transfers, and what his receivers are doing and also his quar-

AP file

Mike Woods pulls in a touchdown catch in front of a Mississippi State defender in 2019. Woods is now in Oklahoma’s fall camp. terbacks, so it was a pretty easy decision.”

It was an easy decision for the Sooners, too.

Last month, Riley publicly challenged his receivers to be better than last season, citing a lack of explosive plays.

That’s where Woods can help.

He made his mark as the second-leading receiver last season for the Razorbacks, posting 32 catches for 619 yards and five touchdowns.

But his deep-play ability down the field might be where he helps the Sooners the most.

Woods averaged 19.3 yards-per-catch last season, which ranked third overall in the SEC, flashing the ability to outrun opposing cornerbacks for big plays.

He torched Florida last season for two catches and 129 yards — he scored on both catches — and followed it up with four catches and 140 yards against LSU. Woods’ size at 6-foot-1 and his leaping ability make him an easy target down the field, something quarterback Spencer Rattler has noticed early in fall camp.

“I’ve definitely developed great chemistry with him

throughout these past couple weeks he’s been here,” Rattler said. “He’s a lengthy, tall, bigger receiver so it gives me options to put the ball up. What stands out to me is how he has long arms, and he can go get the ball.

You can throw it up high, he’ll go get it. He’s got good top-end speed and sharp cuts, all that.

“He’s a complete receiver and we’ve gotta keep developing that chemistry. It’s not fully there yet, but it’ll be there before the season for sure.”

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NORMAN — Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks maximized his time while sitting out last season due to COVID-19 concerns.

Brooks, who rushed for 2,067 yards and 18 touchdowns his first two years with the Sooners, refined his game while Oklahoma compiled a 9-2 season that ended with a Cotton Bowl win over Florida.

Now that he’s vaccinated, he’s ready to jump back into action.

“I’d probably say I’m more explosive than I was a year ago,” Brooks said. “Definitely worked on my strength and my first step.

Also catching the ball. I worked on everything -- my strengths and my weaknesses. It’s all coming together. I’m going to take it day by day and stay consistent.”

Brooks adds his smooth running style to an offense that features Heisman candidate quarterback Spencer Rattler. As a freshman, Brooks ran for 1,056 yards and 12 touchdowns and averaged 8.9 yards per carry. The next season, he ran for 1,011 yards and six scores and averaged 6.5 yards per attempt.

He comes back with a different perspective. He said he saw things more like a fan when he watched games on television.

“It was kind of frustrating,” he said. “I could kind of see the side where they want the teams to do certain things and it’s hard when you’re not out there doing it. It was fun seeing it from a certain point of view.”

He also worked on the mental game, considering how he would handle various situations.

“It was more going on what the defense was doing, how they were rotating, what the coverages were, how they set up with blitzes coming,” he said.

Brooks hasn’t had much contact since the 2019 season, but he feels he already has shaken off any rust.

“I totally feel comfortable,” he said. “This is something I’ve been doing for a very long time. There are always things to improve on.

I’m always going to be able to get better. But at the same time you’re just comfortable when you play the game of football for so long.”

Brooks is needed because the position has been hit with numerous issues. Last year’s top rusher, Rhamondre Stevenson, has moved on to the NFL. TJ Pledger transferred to Utah and Seth McGowan and Mikey Henderson are no longer with the program after having legal issues.

Brooks likely will split time with Eric Gray, a transfer from Tennessee, and Marcus Major.

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FORT GIBSON 5, SALLISAW 0 — Angel Lyons hit a solo home run and Kaiah Austin was 3-for-4 as the Tigers (1-2) broke into the win column. Graci Williams had two hits.

Austin allowed three hits in the circle over seven innings.

CHOCTAW 22, MUSKOGEE 4 — A seven-run third blew up what was a close game as Muskogee trailed by just 3-0 at that point. The Roughers were outhit 21-3.

Karsyn York, Jaliyah Simmons and Feather Johnson had the hits. MHS (0-3) is in the Broken Arrow Tournament on Friday and Saturday.

BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT — Oktaha (5-0) was 3-0 on the day beating Keys 130, Sallisaw Central 10-0 and Hulbert 11-1.

Brynn Surmont was 2-for-3 and drove in three against Keys. Brynna Rodden was 2-for-2 against Central.

Mackenzie Eaves no-hit Keys over three complete, Rylee Walters and Sidney Highfill combined for one hit over four against Central and Eaves and Highfill paired on a three-hitter over four against Hulbert. Seven walks helped Oktaha in that contest.

GORE TOURNAMENT — Stilwell beat Gore 10-0, holding the Pirates (1-2) to two hits – Ralea Brooksher and Harley Welch.

Webbers Falls (1-1) beat Roland 2-0 as Brooke Wyatt was 2-for-2 and drove in a run in both the first and the third. Samantha Shanks and Lindsey Pierce also were 2-for-2.

Wyatt allowed just three hits over five innings, struck out four and walked none.

CUSHING TOURNAMENT — Checotah (1-3) lost 3-1 to Sapulpa beat Newkirk 6-3 for their first win of the season. A five-run fourth did it, rallying from a 2-1 deficit. Khloe Vanmeter, who had two hits in the loss, hit a two-run single to highlight the surge.

EUFAULA 2, CAMERON 0 — Liberty Glover no-hit Cameron, striking out six over five innings. Katie Pippenger had two of Eufaula’s five hits and scored both runs.

Eufaula is 3-0.

LOCUST GROVE 6, WAGONER 3 — Minny Edwards was 2-for-3 in the loss, Wagoner is 0-3.

Volleyball OKAY 3, MCALESTER 0 — Okay won in straight sets, 25-14, 25-19, 25-11, in its season opener.

Fall baseball OKTAHA 3, RATTAN 2— At Dale, Jakob Blackwell’s walk-off single won it in the seventh for the Tigers (2-0). Hunter Dearman gave up two hits over three innings and Gabe Hamilton scattered four over the final four.

—Staff

White Sox triumph at ‘Field of Dreams’ Associated Press DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa.

Anderson, who was clearly having as much fun as anyone in attendance and had an earlier RBI double, danced his way around the bases and wiggled his hands around his neck as he headed for home and the celebratory dousing at the plate from his teammates.

That sent the crowd of 7,832 back through the corn and to their cars after a light and fireworks show at the made-from-scratch stadium next to the filming site of the beloved 1989 movie starring Kevin Costner.

Even the Yankees fans who made the trek could hardly have headed home anything but happy with the experience.

Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each hit two-run homers for the Yankees in the top of the ninth off AllStar closer Liam Hendriks, as the movie-themed throwback event became a home run hitting contest into the cornfield.

This was precisely the thrill many players hoped aloud for prior to the night.

There were eight longballs in all, two by Judge.

BROKEN ARROW TOURNAMENT — Union vs. Hilldale, Muiskogee vs. Claremore, 10 a.m.; Miami vs. Hilldale, Muskogee vs. Edmond North, 11:40 a.m.; Fort Gibson vs.

Deer Creek, 1:40 p.m.; Fort Gibson vs. Jay, 3:20 p.m.; Hilldale vs. Yukon, Dewey vs. Muskogee, 5:20 p.m.; Fort Gibson vs. Coweta, 7 p.m.

BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT — Oktaha vs. Vian, 3 p.m., Oktaha vs. Westville, 5:45 p.m.; Oktaha vs. Vian, championship, 7 p.m.

GORE TOURNAMENT — Gore vs. Canadian, 2 p.m.; Gore vs. Cameron, 3:30 p.m. (ten.), Webbers Falls vs. Heavener, 5 p.m.

Warner at Chouteau Festival Haskell at Lincoln Christian, 3:30 p.m., vs.

Spiro, 5 p.m.

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Riley: Woods impresses so far Continued from Page 1

Rattler could make things just as easy on Woods, too. And Woods is excited to play with the early Heisman Trophy favorite.

“Spencer, obviously in my opinion and a lot of peoples’ opinion, is the best quarterback in college football,” Woods said. “Definitely, he’s very talented. He makes very good throws, he’s very confident and that’s something every quarterback needs. You’ve just got to be very confident, and that’s something he just does not lack.”

Riley is looking for bigger things from his receivers this year, and Woods could help the receivers fill those expectations.

For Woods, he’s just looking to impact the offense any way he can. “[The receivers] are all pretty dynamic, so I’m just another dynamic,” Woods said. “We can add some deep balls, short, intermediate [routes].

“Whatever they need for me, I plan to provide.”

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge watches a Chicago White Sox Seby Zavala home run fly into the outfield corn in the fourth inning during Thursday’s game in Dyersville, Iowa.

The Yankees and White Sox played at a temporary stadium in the middle of a cornfield at the Field of Dreams movie site, the first Major League Baseball game held in Iowa.

And it had a Hollywood finish, too, with the game-saving shot by Anderson. So what if it was more from “The Natural” than “Field of Dreams”?

José Abreu hit the first drive into the sea of green stalks, and teammates Eloy Jiménez and Seby Zavala followed him with homers for the White Sox. Hendriks (7-2) wound up with the win when Anderson connected off Zack Britton (0-1).

League ERA leader Lance Lynn sidestepped a three-

run homer by Judge and a solo shot from Brett Gardner to finish five innings for the White Sox, remaining unbeaten in his last eight starts.

Jiménez had a three-run shot in the third inning.

Then Zavala added a tworun homer in the fourth to hang seven runs on Yankees starter Andrew Heaney, who lasted five innings on this vintage summer night in farm country with the teams in 1919-style uniforms to match.

Costner started the eve-

ning with a star’s entrance, slowly walking out of the cornrows like Shoeless Joe Jackson and his ghost-like teammates did in the film before turning to watch the players do the same for their made-for-TV pregame introductions. Costner’s address to the fans included the obligatory question in ode to the famous line from the movie, “Is this heaven?”

No, it’s Iowa, but MLB will be back, as Commissioner Rob Manfred promised for 2022, the teams still to be determined.

Miami 7, San Diego 0 N.Y. Mets 8, Washington 7, 1st game St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 10, Chicago Cubs 0 Atlanta 8, Cincinnati 6, 11 innings San Francisco 7, Arizona 2 Washington at N.Y. Mets, ppd., 2nd game Thursday’s Games N.Y. Mets 4, Washington 1, 7 innings, 1st game St. Louis 7, Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Washington 4, 7 innings, 2nd game Milwaukee 17, Chicago Cubs 4 Cincinnati 12, Atlanta 3 San Diego at Arizona Colorado at San Francisco Friday’s Games Atlanta (Morton 10-4) at Washington (Gray 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Mahle 9-3) at Philadelphia (Wheeler 10-6), 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Anderson 4-5) at Pittsburgh (Keller 3-9), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Alzolay 4-12) at Miami (Luzardo 3-5), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Urías 13-3) at N.Y. Mets (Megill 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Flaherty 8-1) at Kansas City (Minor 8-10), 7:10 p.m.

San Diego (Snell 6-4) at Arizona (Bumgarner 6-7), 8:40 p.m.

Colorado (Gomber 9-6) at San Francisco (DeSclafani 10-5), 8:45 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Miami, 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 8:05 p.m.

Frisco (Texas) 52 34 .600 — Midland (Oakland) 42 44 .488 10 Corpus Christi (Hou) 41 45 .477 11 San Antonio (SD) 39 46 .45912½ Amarillo (Arizona) 37 48 .43514½ Wednesday’s Games San Antonio 13, Midland 4 Wichita 10, Tulsa 5 Frisco 4, Northwest Arkansas 2, 10 innings Amarillo 12, Corpus Christi 8 Arkansas 14, Springfield 4 Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Midland Tulsa 11, Wichita 6 Frisco 3, Northwest Arkansas 2 Corpus Christi at Amarillo Springfield 4, Arkansas 3, 10 inn.

Friday’s Games San Antonio at Midland, 6 p.m.

Wichita at Tulsa, 6:05 p.m.

Frisco at Northwest Arkansas, 8:05 p.m.

Corpus Christi at Amarillo, 8:05 p.m.

Springfield at Arkansas, 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Frisco at Northwest Arkansas, 6:05 p.m.

Springfield at Arkansas, 6:10 p.m.

San Antonio at Midland, 7 p.m.

Wichita at Tulsa, 8:05 p.m.

Corpus Christi at Amarillo, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday’s Games San Antonio at Midland, 2 p.m.

Wichita at Tulsa, 1:05 p.m.

Frisco at Northwest Arkansas, 2:05 p.m.

Corpus Christi at Amarillo, 6:05 p.m.

Springfield at Arkansas, 2:10 p.m.

Houston at Green Bay, 7 p.m.

Kansas City at San Francisco, 7:30 p.m.

Seattle at Las Vegas, 8 p.m.

L.A. Chargers at L.A. Rams, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Carolina at Indianapolis, noon

SCOREBOARD AUTO RACING Area glance

Outlaw Motor Speedway Friday: Regular classes plus Dwarfs Hot laps at 7 p.m., racing at 8.

Admission: Free.

BASEBALL

AL standings

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

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East Division Tampa Bay Boston Toronto New York Baltimore Central Division Chicago Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City West Division

W 70 66 62 63 38

L 45 51 51 52 75

Pct .609 .564 .549 .548 .336

GB — 5 7 7 31

W 68 57 55 50 49

L 48 60 58 65 64

Pct .586 .487 .487 .435 .434

GB — 11½ 11½ 17½ 17½

W L Pct GB Houston 68 46 .596 — Oakland 67 48 .583 1½ Seattle 61 55 .526 8 Los Angeles 57 58 .496 11½ Texas 40 75 .348 28½ Wednesday’s Games Minnesota 1, Chicago White Sox 0 Houston 5, Colorado 1 N.Y. Yankees 5, Kansas City 2 Detroit 5, Baltimore 2 Oakland 6, Cleveland 3 Boston 20, Tampa Bay 8 Toronto 10, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 2, Texas 1 Thursday’s Games Oakland 17, Cleveland 0 Seattle 3, Texas 1 Detroit 6, Baltimore 4 Tampa Bay 8, Boston 1 Chicago White Sox 9, N.Y. Yankees 8 Toronto at L.A. Angels Friday’s Games Baltimore (Watkins 2-3) at Boston (Pivetta 8-5), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Plesac 6-4) at Detroit (Alexander 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Irvin 8-10) at Texas (Dunning 5-7), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Flaherty 8-1) at Kansas City (Minor 8-10), 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (McClanahan 6-4) at Minnesota (Pineda 4-7), 7:10 p.m.

Houston (Greinke 10-3) at L.A. Angels (Sandoval 3-5), 8:38 p.m.

Toronto (Ray 9-5) at Seattle (Flexen 10-5), 9:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Baltimore at Boston, 3:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 5:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Angels, 8:07 p.m.

Toronto at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

NL standings East Division

W 60 59 59 50 48

L 55 55 56 65 67

Pct .522 .518 .513 .435 .417

W 70 62 58 52 41

L 46 54 56 65 74

Pct GB .603 — .534 8 .509 11 .444 18½ .357 28½

W L San Francisco 73 41 Los Angeles 69 46 San Diego 66 50 Colorado 51 63 Arizona 35 80 Wednesday’s Games Houston 5, Colorado 1

Pct GB .640 — .600 4½ .569 8 .447 22 .304 38½

Philadelphia New York Atlanta Washington Miami Central Division Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh West Division

GB — ½ 1 10 12

Double A Central North Division Wichita (Minn) Tulsa (L.A. Dodgers) Arkansas (Seattle) NW Arkansas (KC) Springfield (St. L) South Division

W 51 46 45 44 34

L 36 41 42 42 53

Pct. .586 .529 .517 .512 .391

GB — 5 6 6½ 17

W L Pct. GB

FOOTBALL

NFL preseason Thursday’s Games New England 22, Washington 13 Pittsburgh 24, Philadelphia 16 Friday’s Games Buffalo at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Miami at Chicago, noon Denver at Minnesota, 3 p.m.

Cleveland at Jacksonville, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Baltimore, 6 p.m.

Cincinnati at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 6:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Little League World Series At Greenville, N.C. TV: ESPN Plus Wednesday’s Games Chesterfield, Va., 4, Columbia, Mo., 1 Green Countr y-Muskogee 3, Robbinsville, N.J. 1 Salisbury, N.C. 7,. Zionsville, Ind. 0 Orangeburg, N.Y, 4, Cove Creek, Ariz.

0.

Thursday’s Games Green Country-Muskogee 10, Salisbury, N.C. 0 Chesterfield, Va., 4, Cove Creek, Ariz.

1 Las Vegas 5, Robbinsville, N.J. 2 Columbia, Mo., 5, Robinson, Texas 2 Friday’s Games Las Vegas vs. Zionsville, Ind., 9 a.m.

Orangeburg, N.Y., vs. Robinson, Texas, noon Columbia, Mo., vs. Cove Creek, Ariz., 3 p.m.

Salisbury, N.C. vs. Robbinsville, N.J., 6 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Orangeburg, N.Y. vs. Columbia, Mo., 9 a.m.

Zionsville, Ind., vs. Robbinsville, N.J., noon Robinson, Texas vs. Chesterfield, Va., 3 p.m.

Las Vegas vs. Green CountryMuskogee, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Cove Creek, Ariz. vs. Robinson, Texas, 9 a.m.

Salisbury, N.C. vs. Las Vegas, noon Zionsville, Ind., vs. Green CountryMuskogee, 3 p.m.

Orangeburg, N.Y. vs. Chesterfield, Va., 6 p.m.

Monday’s Games Quarterfinals, TBD

ON TV AUTO RACING

2 p.m.

ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD vs. Southern Calif., West Regional Semifinal, San Bernardino, Calif.

4 p.m.

ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD vs. Ohio, Great Lakes Regional Semifinal, Whitestown, Ind. 6 p.m.

ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD vs. Delaware, MidBASEBALL Atlantic Regional Semifinal, MLB Bristol, Conn.

6 p.m.

8 p.m.

MLBN — LA Dodgers ESPN — Little League at NY Mets OR Atlanta at World Series: TBD Oregon, Washington Northwest Regional Semifinal, 7 p.m.

San Bernardino, Calif.

BSO —Oakland at Texas BSO Plus —St. Louis at BASKETBALL Kansas City NBA 3 p.m.

LITTLE LEAGUE NBATV — Summer League: 10 a.m.

ESPN — Little League Minnesota vs. Milwaukee, Las World Series: TBD vs. Iowa, Vegas Midwest Regional Semifinal, 4 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League: Whitestown, Ind. Miami vs. Utah, Las Vegas Noon ESPN — Little League 5 p.m.

NBATV — Summer League: World Series: TBD vs. New Hampshire, New England New Orleans vs. Cleveland, Las Regional Semifinal, Bristol, Vegas 6 p.m.

Conn.

4:30 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR Xfinity Series: Practice, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Indianapolis 6 p.m.

NBCSN — IndyCar Series: Qualifying, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Indianapolis

ESPN2 — Summer League: Golden State vs. Oklahoma City, Las Vegas 7 p.m.

NBATV — Summer League: New York vs. Detroit, Las Vegas 8 p.m.

ESPNU — Summer League: Memphis vs. Sacramento, Las Vegas 9 p.m.

NBATV — Summer League: LA Lakers vs. LA Clippers, Las Vegas

Links, Leven, Scotland 11 a.m.

GOLF — US Men’s Amateur: Quarterfinals, Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pa. 2 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour: The Wyndham Championship, Second Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C. 5 p.m.

GOLF — Korn Ferry Tour: The Pinnacle Bank Championship, Second Round, The Club at Indian Creek, Omaha, Neb. 7:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL GOLF — PGA Tour NFL Champions: The Shaw Charity 6 p.m.

Classic, First Round, Canyon NFLN — Preseason: Buffalo Meadows Golf & Country at Detroit Club, Alberta, Canada (Taped) 9 p.m.

CW,.NFLN — Preseason: MMA Dallas at Arizona 8 p.m.

ESPN2 — PFL 7: GOLF Welterweights & Light 6:30 a.m.

Heavyweights, Playoffs, GOLF — EPGA Tour: The Hollywood, Fla. Cazoo Classic, Second Round, London Golf Club, Ash, SOCCER England 9 a.m.

MEN’S GOLF — LEPGA Tour: The 2 p.m.

Women’s Scottish Open, NBCSN — Premier League: Second Round, Dumbarnie Arsenal at Brentfor

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What’s in a name? Ali’s grandson to fight in Oklahoma Associated Press No one disputes that boxing is hard, really hard.

For Nico Ali Walsh, living up his grandfather’s name might be even harder.

He was, after all, The Greatest.

“He’s just my grandfather and it’s as simple as that,” Ali Walsh said. “So it’s hard for me to see him as anything else.”

The grandfather, if you haven’t figured it out already, is Muhammad Ali. And the grandson is about to set off a journey bordering on the impossible — making a name for himself in the ring while carrying the name of his legendary grandfather.

The 21-year-old fights for the first time as a pro Saturday night in a scheduled four-round middleweight bout in Oklahoma. He’ll do it on national television not because of anything he’s done in boxing but because he descends from greatness.

And he’ll do it in front of Bob Arum, who promoted Ali in some of his biggest fights and is now promoting his grandson. Arum is honest about Ali Walsh’s potential, but disputes the thought that the bout is likely more of a gimmick than the start of a long career.

“If it was my grandson you’d be on point,’’ Arum said. “But it’s Ali’s grandson and who knows what is in his DNA. You cannot completely discard genet-

Tim Dahlberg AP Columnist

ics.”

Ali Walsh himself understands he’s getting a chance because of his name. But the college student fought as an amateur and believes he has the skills to be a top fighter.

And while he doesn’t have the bombastic charisma of his grandfather, he’s an engaging young man in his own right.

“Everyone mentions the pressure but every occupation has pressure of its own,” Ali Walsh said. “Mine may seem a little more significant to others but all boxers feel the pressure of fighting someone, fighting for their lives, basically.

And that’s just the way I look at it.”

Growing up in Las Vegas, Ali Walsh and his family regularly made trips to the Phoenix area to visit his grandfather. Ali Walsh said the two formed a bond, even as Ali struggled to communicate in his later years before dying in 2016.

Once, he said, they were in a car together and Ali Walsh was down on boxing, wondering if he should continue his amateur career. He said he asked Ali to squeeze his hand if he thought he should continue.

“I was always holding his

AP

Nico Ali Walsh trains at Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas on Monday. hand so some days I would hold his hand and say, squeeze it if you want me to grab you a water or do something else for you,” he said. “Some days he wasn’t able to talk so he would just squeeze my hand. And I was down on boxing. I was thinking about quitting. I was like, what did I get myself into. But he pushed me forward. And I still remember that moment to this day.”

Much of Ali Walsh’s family will be on hand in Tulsa for his debut, which will be televised on the Top Rank card on ESPN. That includes his mother, Rasheda, and his grandmother,

who was Belinda Boyd when she married Ali as a 17-year-old.

“My whole family is very supportive,” Ali Walsh said.

“It was hard at times for my mom to see me come home with a black eye or a bloody nose, as it would be for any mother. But she’s extremely supportive.”

Ali Walsh said he has watched most of his grandfather’s fights on tapes.

He’s seen the footwork and movement that made him a three-time heavyweight champion, and knows better than to try and emulate everything Ali did.

“He did things conventionally wrong, like put-

ting your hands down and doing other things they don’t teach in a boxing gym,” he said. “My style is, I wouldn’t say aggressive, but definitely not passive.

It should be exciting for people to watch.”

For the 89-year-old Arum it will be a trip down memory lane. He was the promoter when Ali fought George Chuvalo in 1966, a fight that started his legendary career in boxing.

“I felt I’d be in it for one fight, maybe two fights. I wasn’t going to be a lifer in boxing,” Arum said. “Now I end up promoting a fight with his grandson. How crazy is that?”

Former Thunder player Schroeder signs with Celtics, leaves Lakers Associated Press BOSTON — Free agent point guard Dennis Schröder said Tuesday he is signing a one-year deal with the Celtics, ending his up-and-down one-year stint with the Lakers.

“I’m proud to announce that for the 2021-22 season I’ll be playing with the

Boston Celtics!” Schröder posted on Instagram. “This is one of the best franchises in NBA history and a honour to put on the green and white and do what I love!

I’m going out there every night and leaving it all on the floor for the city!! Who’s ready?!”

ESPN reported the pending deal with Boston is for the $5.9 million mid-level

exception. Schröder reportedly turned down a fouryear, $84 million extension offer from the Lakers during the season.

Schröder, 27, was dealt by Oklahoma City to Los Angeles last offseason in a deal that netted the Thunder veteran Danny Green and 2020 first-round pick Jaden McDaniels.

But after averaging 19

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points and shooting 47% from the field and 39% from 3-point range in his final season with the Thunder, Schröder saw those averages drop to 15.4 points, 44% from the field and 34% from 3 in Los Angeles.

He joins a Boston team that needed a point guard after trading four-time All-Star Kemba Walker and the $74 million he was

owed over the remaining two years of his contract to Oklahoma City. The deal gave the Celtics salary cap room and the return of big man Al Horford.

Celtics president Brad Stevens is trying to improve the roster for new coach Ime Udoka, whom Stevens hired in June as his successor.

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COVID-19 vaccination protocols Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a mid-summer letters column. We hope you’re enjoying the extra daylight, playing things safe with your leisure activities and taking extra care as the delta variant of the coronavirus makes its unwelcome presence known.

— Speaking of which, we’re still getting a lot of questions about the vaccine and vaccination protocols. Top of the list is whether or not it’s OK to get the coronavirus vaccine alongside other types of vaccinations.

The answer is yes. It’s true that in the early days of the vaccine rollout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a buffer period. However, that is no longer required. Vaccination against the coronavirus need not interfere with any other vaccine regimen, and vice versa.

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Vaccine side effects got a lot of media coverage. We, along with anyone However, in the clinical who has had a run-in with these unforgiving trials for the vaccines, plants, say a big thank side effects occurred in only about 50% of those you.

— A column about who were vaccinated.

And yet, vaccine efficacy potential causes for night sweats in men was a robust 94%. Your prompted a neurologist concern is understandin Arcata, California, able, but a lack of side to send a note. “Night effects does not mean the vaccine didn’t “take.” sweats is a common first presentation of lympho— In response to a column that mentioned ma,” the doctor wrote.

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Our volume of mail has increased enough to merit an extra letters column. We’ll be sending that out in the next couple of weeks.

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Superstitions rule only once George Bernard Shaw was a cynical cove. He wrote, “A fool’s brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education.”

This is the only Friday the 13th this year — some people’s chance to be superstitious. In today’s deal, the key play involves a black suit, not a black cat. How should South plan the play in six clubs after West cashes a high diamond before shifting to the heart nine?

After North supported clubs, a few control-bids led to the optimistic contract of six clubs. Five diamonds in particular looks themselves, spreading germs like excessive, but South probably the bacillus spore right onto the would have bid six clubs anyway. towels. While no illness has been The auction almost ran on molinked to paper towels, this is just mentum. one more reason to switch to West led the diamond king, microfiber towels, which absorb king from ace-king against congerms and bacteria and are matracts above four no-trump. East chine-washable.

— Danny Seo would usually give count.

DO JUST ONE THING Another reason to ditch wasteful paper towels: They can harbor germs. A study by the Laval University in Quebec City showed that bacteria can thrive even on unused towels.

The pulping processes at the factories that make paper towels can often be contaminated

CROSSWORD

Bridge Phil Alder

Declarer won trick two with his heart king, drew trumps and cashed his heart winners, discarding a spade from the dummy.

Now the spade suit had to be played without loss. Normally, South would have led a spade toward his jack, hoping East had the king-singleton or -doubleton.

But could that work here? West was known to have started with three hearts, one club and, presumably, seven diamonds. East couldn’t have only two spades. So, declarer entered dummy with a trump and called for the spade queen. After taking East’s king with his ace, South cashed the spade jack. When West contrib-

uted the 10, South claimed his slam.

True, that was lucky, but good players who count are always “luckier” than those who do not.

HOROSCOPE — AUGUST 13 Pay attention, and you’ll be able to take advantage of unique opportunities. Be open with friends, relatives or loved ones, and make plans that will help you create a healthier future. Refuse to let outsiders interfere with your plans or meaningful relationships.

Stick to what’s tried and true.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Work in conjunction with people who share your objective and concerns. You’ll accomplish more if you are open to suggestions. A relationship with a friend or loved one will be enlightening.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Take an energetic approach to life. Participate in challenges that require physical and mental agility, and play to win. Pay attention to detail, and you’ll find something valuable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make plans to socialize with people who spark your imagination and open your mind to new and exciting options. Look at change as growth, and you’ll learn something valuable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Think before you act. If you set unrealistic expectations, disappointment will follow. Ask

Astrograph Eugenia Last for help if you need it, and you’ll be surprised by the response you receive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Ask questions and verify the information you receive. Look for opportunities that will help you save money.

Keep your wits about you if someone suggests something unrealistic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Control your emotions when dealing with money, health or contractual matters.

If you overreact or take on too much, it will be difficult to recover. Avoid joint ventures.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You’ll have a healthy attitude and an open mind.

What you discover will help you better handle your finances and improve a meaningful relationship. Take a unique approach.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Dig in and get things done.

What you achieve will leave a

lasting impression on someone you deem special. Let your intentions be known, and you’ll be able to make plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Distance yourself from anyone who stifles you. Focus on what’s important to you and the changes you can make if you put more effort into your plans. Have confidence in who you are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Uncertainty will lead to inconsistency. Evaluate the past and present, and rely on your experience to help you put your energy where it will bring the highest return. Discuss your options.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A change in how or where you work will have pros and cons. Consider your options, and decide to do what makes you feel happy and healthy.

Choose to follow the path that encourages growth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Step back if someone pressures you to invest in something unfamiliar or risky.

Ask trusted allies, relatives or an expert before you jump into something that can lead you down the wrong path.

DATEBOOK — AUGUST 13 Today is the 225th day of 2021 and the 55th day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1521, Hernando Cortes captured the capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan (later Mexico City), after a threemonth siege.

In 1907, the first gasoline-powered taxicab took fares in New York City.

In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

In 1961, East German soldiers began constructing a barbed-wire barrier between the eastern and western parts of Berlin.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Annie Oakley (1860-1926), sharpshooter; Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980), film director; Ben

Hogan (1912-1997), golfer; Fidel Castro (1926-2016), Cuban president; Don Ho (1930-2007), singer; Philippe Petit (1949- ), tightrope walker; Dan Fogelberg (1951-2007), singer-songwriter; Paul Greengrass (1955), film director; John Slattery (1962- ), actor; Valerie Plame (1963- ), CIA agent/author; Shani Davis (1982- ), Olympic speedskater; Sebastian Stan (1982- ), actor; Devin and Jason McCourty (1987- ), football players; DeMarcus Cousins (1990- ), basketball player.

TODAY’S FACT: Alfred Hitchcock never won an Academy Award for directing.

When he was honored with the Academy’s Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 1968, his speech was five words long: “Thank you, very much

indeed.”

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1948, Baseball Hall of Famer Satchel Paige pitched his first complete game at age 42.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “I think journalism is on the front line because its business is truth.

And, of course, powerful forces want to undermine truth or the facts. They want facts to be what powerful people tell you are facts, which is not facts at all. Very often it’s lies.” — Paul Greengrass TODAY’S NUMBER: 305 — women who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps (women were allowed to enlist for office, clerical and secretarial duties) in 1918.

TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon (Aug. 8) and first quarter moon (Aug. 15).

Comics DENNIS THE MENACE FAMILY CIRCUS

Hank Ketcham

Jeff and Bil Keane

PEANUTS

Charles Schulz

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

Stephan Pastis

BLONDIE

Dean Young & John Marshall

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

Lynn Johnston

BIG NATE

Lincoln Peirce

GARFIELD

BORN LOSER

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How can I help my neighbor?

Dear Annie: I have a neighbor who is 90 years old. Her only caregiver was her adult son, who just died last week after a long struggle with opioid addiction. Since then, I and another neighbor have been checking on her several times a day, as she needs a lot of care.

We’ve been grocery shopping for her, picking up prescriptions and running errands.

We’ve also got a meal train going with other neighbors on the street. The problem is what to do long-term.

She needs a high level of care, as she’s disabled and not easily able to get around the house herself. In fact, she just got out of the hospital a few days before her son died, after a four-week stay. I’ve contacted social services multiple times, but they’ve yet to show up. I believe she’s an extreme fall risk. Do you know of any options?

She has no other family nearby. Her only living relatives are on the opposite coast and are in their 80s. We’re at a loss for what to do, but it feels like an emergency. — Scared for My Neighbor Dear Scared: What a tragic situation. My heart

Dear Annie Annie Lane

goes out to this woman.

In the short term, would it be possible for her to return to the hospital until she has home-care services in place? It’s dangerous for her to be on her own right now, and she doesn’t have anyone able to stay with her. That is an emergency worthy of hospitalization.

Then, help her come up with a long-term plan.

If she has Medicare, she should be eligible for some home health care services.

Medicare doesn’t cover 24/7 home care, just parttime care up to 28 hours per week. (Learn more at https://www.medicare.gov/ coverage/home-health-services.) From what you’ve shared, it sounds like she might need round-theclock care at this point.

If she has Original Medicare, that would cover a 100-day stay in a skilled nursing facility. You might ask if she would authorize you to speak with her health care providers so that you can help her make an informed decision. I wish her the best, and I commend you for extending her a hand in a time of need. The world needs more neighbors like

NANCY

Olivia Jaimes

WALLACE THE BRAVE

BEETLE BAILEY

DILBERT

you.

Dear Annie: I feel your advice didn’t go far enough when responding to “Am I Wrong,” the man whose father-in-law is constantly making jabs at him about his kids’ religious training and other matters. He was ready to divorce his wife over the FIL’s mistreatment. You essentially encouraged him to be patient with his wife and not hold her dad’s behavior against her. I disagree. His wife should have stood up to her parents years ago. She should have said: “Mom, Dad, I love you, but if you continue to make disparaging remarks about my husband or me, you will be seeing a LOT less of us. Have I made myself clear?” That’s it. Hard stop. At this point, the letter writer and his wife need to work with a licensed marriage and family therapist to learn how to present a united front to her parents. — Debbie Dear Debbie: Seeing a marriage counselor would be an excellent idea for this couple, as the fatherin-law has saddled them with plenty of baggage over the years that they’ll need to unpack if they’re to live happily together.

Thanks for the note.

Will Henry

Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

Scott Adams

Jim Davis

Chip Sansom

Brian Crane

BABY BLUES

Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

ZITS

Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

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Regional Weather Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Dodge City 88/66

Wichita 91/69

Guymon 87/64

7-Day for Muskogee TODAY

Enid 94/69 Woodward 92/67

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Fort Smith 97/74 McAlester 96/71 Durant 101/74

Wichita Falls 95/72

Precipitation 24 hours ending 4 p.m. Thursday ......... 0.00” Month to date ...................................... 0.31” Normal month to date ......................... 1.21” Year to date ....................................... 27.09” Normal year to date ........................... 27.05” Record precipitation ................ 1.77” in 1917

Ada Albuquerque Amarillo Austin Bartlesville Branson Claremore Dallas Fayetteville, AR Kansas City Little Rock Memphis New Orleans St. Louis San Antonio Springfield, MO Topeka Tuscaloosa

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Tahlequah 98/71 Wagoner Haskell 96/72 Winchester 86/71 Fort Gibson 95/73 97/72 Stilwell 95/71 Okmulgee MUSKOGEE 97/72 96/73 Paradise Hill 96/72 Hitchita Sallisaw Muldrow 97/73 95/73 96/74 Henryetta Checotah Porum 97/74 97/72 97/73 Eufaula Stigler 96/75 96/74 Kinta 96/74

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Watts 93/69

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0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.

Fair Oaks 95/71

storm in western and southern parts of the area. A strong thunderstorm in the area tonight, but dry in western and southern parts of the area. A couple of thunderstorms, especially early tomorrow.

Sunday: clouds limiting sun.

The Sun

Temperature High .......................................................... 93 Low ........................................................... 74 Normal high .............................................. 94 Normal low ............................................... 71 Last year high ............................................ 88 Last year low ............................................. 69 Record high ................................ 108 in 1936 Record low ................................... 52 in 2004

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Watch for signs of pneumonia in dairy cows

By Donald Stotts OSU Agricultural Communications Services STILLWATER – Oklahoma’s unusually mild summer is heating up and drying out, bringing with it the need to watch for signs of summer pneumonia in adult dairy cows.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service research indicated pneumonia is responsible for 11% of all deaths in adult dairy cows, said Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian and food animal quality and health specialist.

“Say ‘summer pneumonia’ and most cattle

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producers will think of the name given to bovine respiratory disease in nursing calves [of all breeds], but dairy producers need to be vigilant with adult animals, as well,” he said. “The disease tends to strike with little warning and has been seen more frequently in recent years.”

Signs of pneumonia in adult dairy cattle may include: • Reduced appetite • A fever of more than 103 degrees • Increased respiratory rate • Lethargy • Decreased milk production • Cough • Excessive nasal discharge Producers should work with their large

pneumonia vaccination program.

• Keep detailed animal-health records.

Animal-health records are important management tools in evaluating whether a different antibiotic may need to be selected or if more aggressive treatment may be required, Whitworth said. Again, a good producer-veterinarian Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services relationship where the Oklahoma dairy farms produce more than 143 million veterinarian is familiar with the specific opergallons of milk annually. ation will provide dividends. contributes to good imanimal veterinarian to “Also, remember that mune function in cattle. develop the best posAdditional management pneumonia can be pretty sible protocol for their techniques proven to be good at disguising itself specific operations, as the cause of death,” useful include: Whitworth said. It may • Test and quarantine he said. “If a cow dies also be a good idea to unexpectedly, ask your new additions to the consult a cattle nutriveterinarian to perform herd. tionist, if available, as a necropsy and verify • Reduce cow stress. numerous studies have the cause of death. Find• Institute an annual shown proper nutrition

ing out for sure is just good risk management for any operation.”

Viruses involved with summer pneumonia in cattle include bovine rhinotracheitis virus, bovine viral diarrhea virus, bovine respiratory syncytial virus and bovine coronavirus. Environmental characteristics that increase the likelihood of pneumonia are hot, dry and dusty conditions. The larger the herd, the greater the chance of animals contracting summer pneumonia.

OSU Agriculture fact sheets detailing research-based information about dairy cattle management practices are available online and through all OSU Extension county offices.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 6 & 13, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JAMES HINKLE A/K/A JAMES A. HINKLE, DECEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS; et al.

Defendants.

Case No. CJ-2021-38 Judge Smith, Bret

NOTICE OF ALIAS SALE OF LAND UNDER EXECUTION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that on the 9 day of September, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock, A. M., (location at Courthouse or Room #), Court room 3, of the Muskogee County Courthouse in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for alias sale and sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, subject to real estate ad valorem taxes, superior special assessments and all interests of record, if any, except the Mortgage and interests foreclosed herein on the following described real property, to-wit: Lots 7, 26, 27 and 28 in Block 25 of COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADDITION to the City of Muskogee, according to the official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, commonly known as 3808 W Fondulac Street, Muskogee, OK 74401 (the “Property”) Alias sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Alias Sale issued out of the office of the Court Clerk in and for Muskogee County, Oklahoma, and pursuant to said judgment reserving the right of Plaintiff to recall said execution by oral announcement and/or order of the Court, prior to the alias sale, said judgment entered in the District Court in and for said County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2021-38, entitled Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, Plaintiff, vs. James Hinkle a/k/a James A. Hinkle, et al., Defendants, to satisfy: FIRST: The costs of said action accrued and accruing;

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SECOND: The judgment and first lien of the Plaintiff, Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, in the sum of $87,008.90 plus future advances for monthly servicing fees, mortgage insurance premiums, taxes, property preservation costs and other costs as set forth under the terms of the aforesaid loan documents, to be added to the principal/loan balance, plus compounding interest on that increasing principal / loan balance at the monthlyadjustable rate as provided for in the Note; abstracting expenses, accrued and accruing; bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; and an attorney’s fee, plus costs, with interest thereon at the same rate, until paid.

Persons or other entities having interest in the property, including those whose actual addresses are unknown and persons or other entities who have or may have unknown successors and such unknown successors are hereby notified are: The Heirs, Personal Representatives, Devisees, Trustees, Successors and Assigns of James Hinkle a/k/a James A. Hinkle, Deceased, and the Unknown Successors; Occupants of the Premises; United States of America, ex rel. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Sharon Denise Henderson a/k/a Sharon D. Henderson, a/k/a Sharon D. Hinkle, Heir of James Hinkle a/k/a James A. Hinkle, Deceased.

The property has been duly appraised in the sum of $50,000.00.

WITNESS MY HAND this 30 day of July, 2021.

Andy Simmons By: Kimber Farris Deputy KIVELL, RAYMENT AND FRANCIS A Professional Corporation Jason Howell, OBA #19128 Triad Center I, Suite 550 7666 East 61st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 Telephone (918) 254-0626 Facsimile (918) 254-7915 E-mail: jhowell@kivell.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

he is living, and if not, HIS UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMNINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, Defendants.

NO. CV-2021- 729 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE DEFENDANTS: Jackie Smedley, if living, and if not, his known and unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, successors and assigns, You and each of you, are hereby notified that the Plaintiffs named in the caption hereof, have filed a Petition in the District Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CV-2021-729, against you, and each of you, et aI., alleging that Don L. Younger, Trustee, and Marjorie L. Younger, Trustee, are the fee simple owner of the following described real property situated in Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, towit: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 14 North, Range 19 East of the Indian Base & Meridian, Muskogee County, Oklahoma That said Defendants, and each of them named herein, claim some right, title, lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, assessment or interest in and to said real property involved herein adverse to that of said Plaintiffs, which constitutes a cloud upon the title of said property, as is set forth in the Petition filed herein, reference made thereto.

That the Defendants, and each of them, be adjudged to have no right, title, claim, estate or interest in and to the real property involved in this cause of action and that they, and each of them, be perpetually barred and enjoined from setting up or asserting any right, title, claim, estate or interest in and to said property.

That said Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed herein by Plaintiffs on or before the 24th day of September, 2021, or said Petition will be taken as true and correct and judgment rendered accordingly decreeing that said Plaintiffs are the owners of the property described in said Petition, to the exclusion of the Defendants named therein.

Given under my hand and seal the 11th day of August, 2021.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA DON L. YOUNGER, TRUSTEE & MARJORIE L. YOUNGER TRUSTEE Plaintiffs, v.

JACKIE SMEDLEY, if

A TRACT OF LAND IN LOTS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 THE ALLEYWAY BETWEEN THEM IN BLOCK 286 AND IN LOTS 3 AND 4 BLOCK 296 ALONG WITH A PART OF OLD MAIN STREET ADJACENT THERETO MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 BLOCK 286; THENCE S66°55’44”E ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINES OF LOT 4 AND 5 BLOCK 286 A DISTANCE OF 462.6 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4 BLOCK 296; THENCE CONTINUE S66°55’44”E ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 4 BLOCK 296 A DISTANCE OF 7.20 FEET; THENCE N29°55’29”E A DISTANCE OF 150.49 FEET; THENCE N66°55’50”W AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF LOT 3 BLOCK 286 A DISTANCE OF 480.19 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THE SOUTH ONE HALF OF SAID LOT 3 BLOCK 286 FEET; THENCE S25°58’13” W A DISTANCE OF 149.59 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. (First Main Street LLC., Owner) FROM “C-1” LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT COPIES OF THE ABOVE ENTITLED ORDINANCES, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, ON AUGUST 9, 2021 ARE ON FILE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA.

COURT CLERK MUSKOGEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA BY: Durk Christian Deputy

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 13, 20 & 27, 2021

OF MUSKOGEE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 90, SECTION 01-03, OF THE MUSKOGEE CITY CODE, SEPTEMBER 2014, BY RE-ZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 941 N. MAIN STREET. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 18 EAST OF THE INDIAN BASE AND MERIDIAN, MUSKOGEE COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:

GAGE LAW FIRM Attorneys at Law 124 South 4th Street Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 13, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. 4124-A

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The heirs, devisees, legatees and assigns of Sam M. Morgan, deceased, and to all persons claiming any right, title or interest in or to the real property and premises hereinafter described YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Eric McJunkins, Personal Representative of the Estate of Verna Mae McJunkins-Palmer has filed his Petition herein seeking the determination of the death, and termination of the joint tenancy of the above-named deceased in and to the following described real property and premises located in Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: Lot Five (5) in Block Two (2) in KENWOOD ADDITION TO THE City of Muskogee, Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. and that said Petition has by order of the District Judge been set for hearing for the 31 day of August, 2021, at 1:30 o'clock P.M., in the District Courtroom Probate Division, Muskogee County Courthouse, City of Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma.

YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED to be present for said hearing at said date, time and place, and show cause if any you have why said Petition should not be taken as true and the relief therein requested by granted.

DATED this 9th day of Aug., 2021.

Muskogee County Court Clerk By: Carolyn Crossland Deputy Mark A. Grober O.B.A. #3632 P.O. Box 2733 Muskogee, OK 74402273 (918) 682-1100 Attorney for Petitioner

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 6, 13 & 20, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

vs.

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 13, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Determination of Death and Termination of Joint Tenancy of Sam M. Morgan, Deceased

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION TO DETERMINE DEATH

Francis, Defendant, Case No. CJ-2020193. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Chase A Francis, whose whereabouts are unknown, and that you must answer the Petition on or before the 21 day of September, 2021 or the allegations of said Petition will taken as true and a judgment will be entered for the sum of $100,000.00, with interest attorney fees and all costs of this action.

CHASE A. FRANCIS Defendant(s).

Plaintiff, v. v.

LISA LOLLES, Defendant.

Case No. CS-20-215 ALIAS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Given under my hand and seal the 3rd day of Aug. 2021

Lisa Lolles you are hereby noticed that you have been sued

by Credit Acceptance Corporation and you must answer Plaintiff’s Petition on or before October 8, 2021 or a money judgment in the sum of $4,490.73 plus interest will be rendered accordingly.

MUSKOGEE COUNTY COURT CLERK

Dated this day 7-2321

By: Mary Goodspeed Deputy

By: Durk Christian Deputy Court Clerk For Muskogee District Court Clerk

Mark A Grober, OSA No. 3632 PO Box 2733 Muskogee, OK 74402 918-682-1100 Attorney for Plaintiff

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 13, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. 4125-A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 90, SECTION 01-03, OF THE MUSKOGEE CITY CODE, SEPTEMBER 2014, BY RE-ZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 W. SHAWNEE STREET. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 18 EAST OF THE INDIAN BASE AND MERIDIAN, MUSKOGEE COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 8 AND LOT 24 OF B LOCK 2 IN REEVES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE, MUSKOGEE COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA. (I Don’t Care Bar & Gill LLC., Owner)

SHARLA MCDANIEL Plaintiff,

Case No. PB-2021-127 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY

AND TERMINATION OF TENANCY

FROM “R-1” SINGLEFAMILY DISTRICT TO “C-1” LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT COPIES OF THE ABOVE ENTITLED ORDINANCES, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA, ON AUGUST 9, 2021 ARE ON FILE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA.

(seal) APPROVED BY: Greg A. Metzer, OBA # 11432 METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C. 1 South Broadway, Suite 100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 330-2226 (405) 330-2234 (FAX) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix July 30, August 6 & 13, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v.

MARJORIE PRICE, Defendant.

Case No. CS-19-13 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Marjorie Price you are hereby noticed that you have been sued

by Credit Acceptance Corporation and you must answer Plaintiff’s Petition on or before October 8, 2021 or a money judgment in the sum of $10,457.60 plus interest will be rendered accordingly.

You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the Plaintiff in the above cause in the District Court of Muskogee County, Oklahoma entitled Sharla McDaniel, Plaintiff vs. Chase A

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix July 30, August 6 & 13, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, Plaintiff,

Case No. CS-18-403 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Kimberly Stephens you are hereby noticed that you have been sued by Credit Acceptance Corporation and you must answer Plaintiff’s Petition on or before October 8, 2021 or a money judgment in the sum of $6,967.30 plus interest will be rendered accordingly.

Dated this day 7-2321 By: Durk Christian Deputy Court Clerk For Muskogee District Court Clerk (seal) APPROVED BY: Greg A. Metzer, OBA # 11432 METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C. 1 South Broadway, Suite 100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 330-2226 (405) 330-2234 (FAX) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 15, 2021 NOTICE TOWN OF BOYNTON IS SEEKING CONTRACTOR BIDS FOR METER READER. APPLY TODAY!!!

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE (918) 4727232 OR COME BY THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. TOWN OF BOYNTON 302 S. SEAMAN BOYNTON, OK 74422 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM-12:00PM " This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer" Town Clerk-Cynthia Toliver townofboynton@windstream.net

Dated this day 7-2321 By: Durk Christian Deputy Court Clerk For Muskogee District Court Clerk (seal) APPROVED BY: Greg A. Metzer, OBA # 11432 METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C. 1 South Broadway, Suite 100 Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 330-2226 (405) 330-2234 (FAX) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Case No. CJ-2020-00193 THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE DEFENDANTS: CHASE A FRANCIS

KIMBERLY STEPHENS, Defendant.

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix July 30, August 6 & 13, 2021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION,

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix August 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18 & 19, 2021 NOTICE Muskogee County Emergency Medical Service: Effective after 11-1-2021, the active phone numbers to contact Muskogee County Emergency Medical Service (ambulance) are as follows: For emergency ambulance response dial 911, to arrange nonemergency ambulance transport dial 918683-0108, for administration and the business office dial 918-683-0130. After 11-1-2021 all other previously listed numbers may no longer be valid and should no longer be used or posted.

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