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Friends recall Janway family as caring, supportive Husband, wife, grandson found dead from gunshot wounds

By Cathy Spaulding cspaulding@muskogeephoenix.com Ronn Rowland rrowland@muskogeephoenix.com

A Muskogee chiropractor and his family are being remembered for their willingness to help and support

others.

Dr. Jack Janway, 69; his wife, Terry Lynn, 68; and their 11-year-old grandson, Dalton Janway were found dead late Monday in a residence in the 2800 block of Suroya St. Muskogee Police Officer Lynn Hamlin said the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide.

Hamlin said Terry Janway is considered the shooter

and investigators are unsure what led to the shooting.

Jack Janway was longtime owner of Janway Chiropractic and Acupuncture.

Brian Ousley, founder/ owner of Strictly Fitness said the Janways were supporters of the center’s annual Weight Loss Challenge, and were long-time friends.

“We were friends long before we started the chal-

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lenge,” Ousley said. Ousley said Jack Janway “was always willing to do whatever we needed.”

“Anything we needed supporting the challenge, he was always ready to help,” Ousley said. “He spoke, not just from a chiropractic perspective, but from a medical perspective as to the downside of obesity and the bene-

A sign outside Janway Chiropractic and Acupuncture on East Okmulgee Avenue advises patients about the office being closed and whom to call for referrals.

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Storywalk trail opens at Honor Heights Park arboretum Sparse grant list might be an anomaly Foundation says short-fall could be one-time occurrence

By Cathy Spaulding cspaulding@muskogeephoenix.com

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Muskogee Public Library youth services director Jennifer Fuller shows one of the 22 StoryWalk stops along the arboretum trail at Honor Heights Park.

Each stop features page from children’s book under plexiglass

By Cathy Spaulding cspaulding@muskogeephoenix.com

of our city,” said Jennifer Fuller, Muskogee Public Library Honor Heights Park’s little youth services director. “The visitors can read a story and whole purpose is to get famiget some exercise while roamlies engaged with one another ing through its arboretum. and exercise in a fun way, as Eastern Oklahoma Library well as read.”

System has installed a StoryThe StoryWalk features Walk, along the paved trail at 22 stops. Each stop, just tall the C. Clay Harrell Arboretum, enough for a kindergartner, north of the Papilion. features a page from a chil“We thought it would be a dren’s book displayed under beautiful venue and allow fam- Plexiglass. ilies to use these trails more, “If it’s a shorter story, someand highlight a wonderful part times we’ll post activities that

are going on at the library,” Fuller said. “For the first story, we put out the pages because we want people to get used to the concept.”

The first story is “Be a Tree,”

by Maria Gianferari. The book encourages readers to “Stand tall. Stretch your Branches to the sun.”

Books will be switched every 35 to 40 days, Fuller said.

“We select books with very colorful pictures, something that will play well,” Fuller

said. “We’re looking for a book that has movement. We’re also looking for books that are culturally diverse.”

The walk might have books to match each season.

“We’ll definitely have books for the winter time, and possibly relating it to the Garden of Lights,” she said, referring to the holiday light display at Honor Heights.

Youngsters are encouraged See PARK, Page 2

This year’s sparse list of City of Muskogee Foundation new grant recipients might be a onetime shortfall, Foundation officials say.

Foundation Board members approved eight new grants, totaling $640,000, for 2023 at its regular meeting Monday. The Foundation has awarded between $2 million to more than $5 million in previous years.

“We think this was kind of a one-year off, with the way the market crashed after COVID,” Foundation Investment Committee Chairman James Gulley said. “We look for it to regrow, not as fast as it was, but for next year, we’re looking forward to having the regular grants.”

Rising inflation and volatile markets in late 2022 prompted the foundation board to slash its budget for grant projects to $700,000. Gulley said the committee wanted to ensure that the foundation remains viable for generations to come.

Foundation Executive Director Frank Merrick on Monday thanked committee chairs for working through what he called a challenging year.

“I can report we are in budget and I just want to See GRANTS, Page 2

5 How seniors can receive benefits for fresh fruit, vegetables

provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be Choctaw Nation of Oklaho- exchanged for eligible foods ma and the U.S. Department at farmers’ markets, roadside of Agriculture gives informa- stands, and community supported agriculture programs. tion on how eligible seniors Eligible seniors can receive can received a monthly $50 in benefits that can be benefit for fresh fruit and exchanged for fresh fruits vegetables.

What is the Seniors and vegetables from authorized area farmers.”

Farmers’ Market What are the Nutrition Program? eligibility re“The SFMNP awards grants quirements for a to States, U.S. Territories and Native senior?

Federally recognized Indi“Must reside within the an Tribal Organizations to

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service area that you are using the coupons. Native Americans at least 55 years of age, verified by a tribal membership card and valid CDIB card.

Disabled persons at least 55 years of age living in elderly housing with congregate nutritional services, proof of SSI. Income does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.

Provide most recent pay stubs for a 30-day period,

current tax returns, current eligibility letter to Indian commodities, or current eligibility letter for SNAP.” What is the program’s purpose?

“The purposes of the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program are to provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey through farmers’ markets, roadside stands and CSA programs to low-income seniors; and increase the

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consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding, developing, or aiding in the development and expansion of domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and CSA programs.”

What are the requirements for a non-Native?

“Must reside within the service area.

Non-Native Americans at least 60 years of age; ID required.

Income does not exceed

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185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.

Provide most recent pay stubs for a 30-day period, current tax returns, or current eligibility letter for SNAP.” How can I apply for the benefit?

Applications can be found online at www. choctawnation.com/services/ seniors-farmers-market-nutrition/ or can be obtained by visiting a Choctaw Nation Community Center.

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MEMORIALS LORETTA FAYE HERNANDEZ 1943 - 2023 Loretta Faye Hernandez Loretta Faye Hernan1943 - 2023

dez, 79, of FortHernanGibson, Loretta Faye was born August 20, dez, 79, of Fort Gibson, 1943, in August Muskogee was born 20, to Stanley and Rosie 1943, in Muskogee to Kidder and peacefully Stanley Rosie Kidder and away, peacefully passed Saturday, passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her June 24, 2023 at her home. home.

She married her best She married her best friend, Nieves ‘Snow’ friend, Nieves 'Snow' Hernandez, together Hernandez, together theyshared sharedmany many years years they making precious memomaking precious memoriestogether. together. ries Lorettaworked workedas as a Loretta Home HomeHealth HealthAide, Aide,makmaking ingmany manyhome homevisits, visits, spending spendingtime timeand and carcaring for those she ing for those sheloved loved for many years. for many years.

Loretta enjoyed quiltLoretta enjoyed quilting in her spare time ing in her spare time and was a very good and was amaking very good cook, andcook, making and preparing preparing meals with love.

She enjoyed spendmeals with love. She ing time in her garden enjoyed spending time and sitting down in her garden andand sitting reading a good book.

Her down and reading a good family was family her passion. book. Her was Loretta was preceded her passion. in death by her parents; Loretta wasLorelei, preceded sisters, Dixie, in death

by Linda; her parents; Margie and and a sisters, Howard; Dixie, Lorelei, brother, son in Margie and Linda; and a law, Robert.

She is loving survived brother, Howard; son in by herRobert. husband, Nieves law, 'Snow' home; Sheofisthe loving survived daughter, Tina Cox also by her husband, Nieves of‘Snow’ the home; sons, Jeff of the home; Triplett and Jim Hight daughter, Tina Cox also both of Muskogee; of the home; sons, Jeff

Triplett and Jim Hight both of Muskogee; daughter in law, Susan daughter in law, Susan Travis of Muskogee; Travis of Muskogee; grandchildren, Zach, grandchildren, Zach, Kimberli, Courtni, Kimberli, Courtni, BritBrittani, Josh, Halle, tani, Josh, Halle, JimJimmy, Tyler, Baylee, my, Tyler, Baylee, Justin, Autumn and and Deakon; many manygreat great grandchildren; nieces, grandchildren; nieces, nephews andmany many nephews and friends. friends.

Loretta's wishes are Loretta’s wishes to be cremated andand are to be cremated planted in a magnolia planted in a magnolia tree on the family farm. tree onfamily the family farm.

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Leamon Glee Webb, 87, of Webbers Falls, OK, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023.

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to exercise while reading.

“In addition to story pages, we’re going to have activities for the children to do, such as maybe pretend to jump like a frog to the next page, or spread your wings and fly to the next page,” Fuller said. “Fun things like that to get them moving.”

Assistant Parks Director Rick Ewing said parks department crews finished setting up the signs about three weeks ago.

He said the Eastern Oklahoma Library System sought the parks

A StoryWalk stop at Honor Heights Park shows the page from the book “Be a Tree.”

department’s help with a grant they were seeking to erect the walk.

“When we heard it involved people visiting a park and promoted activity, walking and families

Grants: Board told Foundation has fought inflation Continued from Page 1

express our appreciation for your hard work,” Merrick said.

Gully told the board that the Foundation has sought to keep up with the rate of inflation since its inception in 2008. He said the foundation began with a $93 million investment.

“If you take that $93 million over the expanse of the grant cycles, the value of the $93 million would be $129 million,” Gulley said. “And right now, we have over $133 million. and we have granted out over this time frame $94.8 million, so we have granted out the entire funds we were first given 15 years ago, and we still have a portfolio of $133 million.”

Board member Dan Morris said the Founda-

NEW CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR 2023 GRANTS TO BE CONSIDERED: Education & Empowerment Committee: Hilldale Public Schools, $25,000 for the Inclusion of All Students Program.

Neighbors Building Neighborhoods, $250,000 for the Dream Team Youth Programs.

Neighbors Building Neigh-

borhoods, $0 for the Program Manager & VISTA Support position.

RISE, $5,000 for general operational support.

Health & Wellness Committee Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc., $95,000 for CASA For Children, Inc.

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD), $195,000 for Momma C’s Meals on the Go 2023 Program.

Kids’ Space, $50,000 for Trauma Focused Therapy Program.

Quality of Life Committee $20,000 for the Volunteers of America (VOAOK) Payee Services – Muskogee Program.

tion should establish a Rainy Day Fund to keep from having to make drastic cuts in future new grants.

“When times are good, times are good, you know,” Morris said. “But they’re never going to stay that way.”

Merrick said establishing a Rainy Day Fund is the role of the investment committee.

“It would be invested

like everything else, but it would be set aside to help smooth out the peaks and valleys of the grant cycles,” he said. “We will keep that item on the agenda for the investment committee.”

Gulley said the Foundation operates two budgets for grants.

One grant budget allocates funds for ongoing obligations, such as streets, he said. Other on-

going obligations include bridges, Hatbox Event Center, Muskogee Little Theatre, Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, housing rehabilitation and the Muskogee City-County Port Authority.

“Then we have what we call new money, and usually we’ve been doing that at $2 million,” Gulley said. “This year, it was only $700,000.”

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doing things together, we decided that was something we wanted to be a part of,” Ewing said.

Muskogee’s walk is funded by the Oklahoma

Department of Libraries, Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Oklahoma has 13 official StoryWalks, including three in the EOLS area — Checotah, Eufaula and Stilwell. Checotah’s Jim Lucas Public Library erected a StoryWalk along the Checotah Sports Complex Fitness Trail in May 2020.

way, in a skydiving accident in 2014. He was 27.

Their daughter, Chandra Janway Johnson, is the wife of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson.

Johnson’s race team, Legacy Motor Club, announced on Twitter it was withdrawing his No. 84 Carvana Chevrolet from this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event in Chicago. The team added: “The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and no further statements will be made.”

“We are saddened by the tragic deaths of members of Chandra Johnson’s family,” NASCAR said in a statement.”

Emergency dispatch received a call at approximately 9:05 p.m. Monday from a residence in the 2800 block of Suroya St., according to a Muskogee Police Department media release. A woman said there was a disturbance and someone there with a gun and then hung up.

Officers found one victim, later identified as Jack Janway, laying in the hallway inside the house. Shortly after that, they heard another gunshot from further inside the house.

Jack Janway was pulled outside. Terry and Dalton Janway were found dead inside the house, according to the release.

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His wife also was supportive, Ousley said.

Dalton Janway was a fifth-grader at Sadler Arts Academy.

Sadler Principal Ronia Davison said Dalton was “absolutely precious and just a good friend to everyone.”

“His classmates adored him, thought of him highly,” Davison said. “He was thoughtful. He was someone who was able to pick up on the needs of others and extend goodness in any turn that he could.”

Davison said Dalton’s willingness to accept everybody as they were and find a way to connect with people made him special and a standout.

“He had a loving smile and he just carried himself in a way that just made him approachable and friendly and someone you wanted to be around,” Davison said.

Muskogee Public Schools said counseling services are available through Green Country Behavioral Health Services. Students, families, and employees in need of counseling are encouraged to call GCBS at (918) 682-8407.

MPS officials issued the statement “Our heart goes out to the entire Rougher community who knew him as a friend and classmate.”

The Janways lost one son, Jordan Jor-el Jan-

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Oklahoma native Rick Bayless knows a thing or two about Mexican cuisine. Owner of Frontera Grill and all its franchises, Bayless hosts the PBS program “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.”

Here I use his ahogado (drowned) tomato sauce with store bought taquitos and cole slaw for a light and delicious lunch. Make his full recipe when you have time.

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You will say “te quiero” for Rick Bayless’ taquito ahogado sauce made with fire roasted tomatoes and serrano chilies.

Serve as a base for store-bought taquitos and a simple cole slaw and you have yourself a delicious lunch.

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TAQUITOS AHOGADOS 1 package chicken and cheese taquitos For the sauce: 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 serrano chiles, stemmed and roughly chopped One 15-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2cups chicken or vegetable stock Salt

FOR THE COLE SLAW: 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage (I used angel hair cole slaw in a bag) 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup chopped cilantro

In a medium bowl, mix together the cabbage, red onion and vinegar. Season with salt to taste. Add the Put the garlic and chopped cilantro just chiles into a small microwaveable dish, cover before serving so it doesn’t wilt or turn with water and microbrown. Prepare the wave at 100% power for 1 minute. Drain and taquitos according to package directions. To transfer to a blender or serve, ladle the sauce infood processor, along to a deep plate then top with the tomatoes and with about five taquitheir juice. Blend to tos. Add the cole slaw a smooth puree, then pour into a small sauce- on top. Some may prefer a saucier cole slaw, but pan and stir in the the vinegar in the slaw broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Taste sets off the heat of the sauce. and season with salt.

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Protests filed on proposed housing development after court reversal

By Mindy Ragan Wood CNHI Oklahoma

NORMAN — A proposed residential zoning application that faced heavy opposition is back on the city council’s agenda after a judge over-

turned a vote by members in 2021.

Shaz Investments Inc. sued the city of Norman after the council voted against an amendment to place land from the 2025 Land Use Masterplan’s

future urban service area to the masterplan’s current urban service area.

The proposal would add 140 homes to the existing Eagle Cliff housing addition at 12th Avenue Southwest and Cedar

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Because the council declined to approve the land use amendment, it did not hear three additional items related to the proposal on Oct. 21, 2021. The items, which reappear on Tuesday’s agenda, are a request to rezone the property from agricultural to residential land, a preliminary plat, and an agreement for a lift station.

Members of the Eagle Cliff Home Owners Association and members of the Potts Family Farm protested the proposal in

2021, which led the Planning Commission to unanimously vote against it.

Protestors claimed the development would increase stormwater runoff, and swell Bishop Creek downstream, which often floods onto the farm, owners of the farm said.

City staff and Shaz attorney Sean Rieger argued before the council, and later the court, that Shaz had followed the city’s ordinances to qualify for the land amendment and the development would not aggravate flooding with the

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605 S. Seventh St., June 24, domestic.

405 W. Augusta St., June 23, juvenile.

South 14th and Denver streets, June 25, with a weapon.

600 Dayton #433, June 25, with a beer bottle.

1203 Fremont St., June 24, domestic.

1512 Denver St., June 26, domestic.

514 N. 15th St., June 26, with a knife.

BURGLARY Jiffy Mart, 900 W. Broadway, June 24-25, illegal entry into

business.

THEFTS North Seventh Street and West Shawnee Bypass, Aug. 1-Sept. 30, 2017, vehicle.

841 N. 38th St., May 27-28, credit card used by someone other than account holder.

1813 Tanglewood St., June 24, vehicle.

Walmart, 1000 W. Shawnee Bypass, June 24, shoplifting.

2707 Estelle St., June 25, security camera.

1123 Fremont St., June 21, license plate.

603 S. Third St., June 22, license plate.

1517 Baltimore St., June 23, property removed.

3704 Club View Drive, June 5-12, checks cashed by someone other than account holder.

VANDALISM 920 S. junction St., June 24, vehicles.

3601 Arline Ave., June 25, skate park.

installment of detention ponds.

Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman sided with the developer in his Feb. 21, 2023, ruling, which ordered the city to place the land in the current urban service area.

A settlement with Shaz has not been reached, nor has the city appealed the ruling, City Attorney Kathryn Walker said Monday in an email to The Norman Transcript.

Mindy Ragan Wood writes for the Norman Transcript.

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.

INITIAL APPEARANCES HAWKINS, Rodney Tyler.

Fugitive from justice. Bond $10,000. Preliminary hearing June 30.

McGEE, Nathan Christopher. Second-degree burglary. Bond $5,000. Sounding docket July 6.

MOORE, Doris Ann. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs; possession of controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam). Bond $1,500.

Disposition docket July 27.

PEEBLES, Clint Keith. Domestic assault and battery by strangulation; domestic assault, battery or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Bond $10,000.

Sounding docket July 17.

ACCELERATION GRAVES, Cratezz Shamore.

Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property.

Bond $3,000. Hearing June 30.

DISMISSAL SMALLEY, Matthew Scott.

Larceny of outomobile, aircraft or other motor vehicle; knowingly receiving of concealing stolen property.

Request of complaining witness.

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DUI ARRESTS FITZGIBBONS, Meghan Elizabeth. Driving under the influence. County arrest.

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Operate a vehicle while a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. City arrest.

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Opinion

Muskogee Phoenix Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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OUR VIEW

Foundation helps community fulfill dreams

Muskogee is very fortunate to have the City of Muskogee Foundation available to help fulfill our community’s dreams.

Few communities in the United States have this type of funding mechanism available.

It is important to remember and embrace that every time the foundation gets ready to announce the latest round of grants.

The foundation approved $640,000 in grant requests at its regular meeting Monday. That’s down from last year’s $2 million in grants.

Rising inflation and volatile markets forced the foundation to reduce the amount of grants it could approve this cycle.

That’s perfectly understandable and warranted considering the foundation’s mission.

This is not a funding one-night stand.

The foundation needs to have a seriously long-term relationship with our community.

That can’t happen if the board spends beyond its means. The foundation board must ensure the organization has funds to last for generations, not just this week.

The board must ensure those funds continue to grow at a rate that exceeds inflation so the funds will have buying power in the future. Money’s buying power decreases as time passes because of inflation.

The original stake must grow to be viable for the future.

They may be some nonprofits that are annoyed their grants were not approved or reduced. They can’t rely on the foundation to be the only revenue source for their work.

That is true for any government entity such as the City Council. The foundation is not a rubber stamp for whatever councilors seek.

The only way for the City of Muskogee Foundation to survive and thrive is for individuals and organizers to realize the foundation’s mission must look into the future.

A year in which foundation grants are down is not the end of the world. It’s another step in the natural progression of one of our most precious assets.

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Why I ordered 200 light bulbs I knew this day would come. Still, I wasn’t prepared for the dark, psychic wallop it would deliver.

Naturally, I found solace in retail therapy. I ordered 200 incandescent light bulbs online.

You laugh. Or, perhaps, you weep in consonance with my pain. Either way, the end of pleasant lighting is nigh. On July 31 — a date that shall live in infamy — the United States will cease production of incandescent light bulbs.

How did this happen?

Slowly and inevitably.

Let me take you back to 2010 and to the house at 2913 Olive St. NW in Georgetown, where I lived with an adopted blind poodle named “Ollie.”

My house emitted a warm, pinkish glow that set it apart from the others on the block. Or so passersby would mention from time to time if I happened to be sitting outside on the stoop. What caused this beautiful glow, they would ask. And if I happened to be sipping a glass of wine, which often bestirs a tendency to share secrets, I would reply, “Pink light bulbs.”

I had been using them for years, ever since the prettiest woman I have ever known told me about them. Pink light is flattering to women, she said — men, too, presumably, but who cares? When I told others about the pink bulbs, they’d race to hardware stores to stock up.

In later years, after I surrendered to online shopping, I ordered pink bulbs by the case. This was already considered heretical by hardcore environmentalists pushing the industry (and unassuming Americans) toward the hideously harsh bulbs known as “snow cones,” “swirls” or, more accurate-

households bought just one ice-cream-cone bulb, took it home, and screwed it in the place of an ordinary 60-watt bulb, the energy Commentary saved would be enough to power a city of 1.5 million people.”

Four short years later, ly, CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs). We’re all an even better bulb — the LED (light emitting difamiliar with the CFLs’ ode) — became popular in ghastly, greenish hue, eshotels and hospitals, where pecially in motels and hotels where, with the flick of lighting efficiency often a switch, an alien being can exceeds performance effistare back at you from the ciency.

I dislike these bulbs bathroom mirror. (I travel even more for all the same with my own light bulbs.)

I suspect that CFLs were reasons. Efficiency has no place in art. invented by communists It’s worth noting that who believe that incanFishman also published a descent bulbs contribute to vanity and, thus, to the book in 2006 titled “The Walmart Effect,” which pursuit of individual deI read at the time and resires. By ridding America member mostly for a chapof incandescence, they ter concerning salmon. could undermine its citiThanks to Walmart, the zens’ positive self-image previously pricey salmon and condition them to accept the moral imperatives was democratized. Everyone could buy and enjoy of harshness and inconvenience. First, they take the salmon for a little more than $4 a pound — unless light bulbs; next, the gas stove. Eventually, capital- they read this book.

More than half of all ism surrenders to state enforcement mechanisms. Of salmon sold in the United States comes from Chile, course, I’ve made all this up, but it seems plausible. where millions of salmon are “farm-raised” in huge What is true is that the wire pens in the Pacific CFLs are more efficient Ocean. Crammed together and last longer. like sardines in a can, the In 2006, author Charles fish eat and defecate in Fishman, whose several intriguing books should be concentrations so dense, on your reading list, wrote they coat the ocean floor with a toxic sludge that a piece for the magazine Fast Company titled “How is destroying coral reefs, among other ocean life. many light bulbs does it After reading Fishman’s take to change the world? book, I quit eating salmon One. And you’re looking that isn’t wild-caught. at it.” It was the hideous All of this raises the snow-cone CFL. question: If I can give up Fishman, an A-plus farm-raised salmon over reporter who loves numbers, was on to something. environmental concerns, why can’t I give up incanA friend from our days descence? Admittedly, together at the OrlanCFLs and LEDs have imdo Sentinel in the early 1980s, Fishman was never proved greatly in the past 20 years or so. But I’m happier than when he was more interested in comprowriting sentences like mise. A détente with the this one: “. . . if every one communist impulse, if you of 110 million American

Kathleen Parker

will.

Because I go to bed early, my light usage is relatively minor compared with that of superusers who burn the midnight oil. Perhaps we could implement “incandescent offsets,” sort of like carbon credits. I get to use pink light bulbs in exchange for going to bed by, say, 9 p.m. at least five nights a week. Obviously, this would work on the honor system.

Also, because young people don’t as much need the softening effects of incandescence, efficiency bulbs could be mandatory for people under, say, 45 — or 60 — and let mature Americans enjoy sunset lighting during their remaining years. Finally, we could eliminate daylight saving time, thus allowing us to go to bed earlier during the summer months.

By now, you’re surely wondering where I found my 200 light bulbs.

I learned about them through a discreet network of fellow light connoisseurs — and I never reveal my sources. I could tell you, but . . . you know how the rest goes. When I last checked, only 300 remained.

Even these aren’t the pinks I know and love, alas; I could only find a few of those, and I’m still praying for a black market.

The ones I ordered allegedly mimic my old pale pinks.

I’ll let you know. But if bulb-makers are smart, they’ll quickly duplicate the GE pale pink bulb that projects the desired illumination.

Good luck — and hurry!

P.S.: That prettiest woman I mentioned?

Turns out, it was the pink light bulbs.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

Conservative justices preserve Voting Rights Act Although largely upstaged by former President Donald Trump’s federal indictment, the Supreme Court’s voting rights decision earlier this month is likely to have a game-changing impact for many years to come.

What the court decided is almost as surprising as who decided it. By a 5-to-4 vote, justices from the conservative and liberal sides came together to reaffirm the court’s 1986 ruling on how legislative districts must be drawn under the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, as amended in 1982.

In Alabama, where 1 in 4 voters is Black in the state’s seven congressional districts, the justices ruled that the Republican-dominated state legislature had denied African American voters a reasonable chance to elect a second representative of their choice.

A panel of three federal judges, including two appointed by Trump and one by former President Bill Clinton, had thrown out the state’s congressional map and

tive court of Chief Justice John Roberts, which leaves many wondering why two of the court’s conservatives moderated their opposition Commentary enough to let Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racially discrimordered lawmakers to draw inatory voting practices, a new one with two, not just survive. one, districts that are likely One was Roberts. He has to elect Black representatives. been a famously outspoken It was the sort of racial ger- critic of race-based remedies rymandering case for which who authored or joined earlithe Voting Rights Act was er decisions that gutted key enacted and, in more recent parts of the voting law. Robtimes, weakened by conserva- erts declared in a 2007 affirtives. Now Alabama will have mative action case that “the to redraw its map to include a way to stop discrimination second predominantly Black on the basis of race is to stop district. discriminating on the basis of Although the ruling does race.” not expand minority voting Sure, but if it was that easy rights, it doesn’t reduce them we wouldn’t need to turn to either. That’s a net gain for the Supreme Court to sort it Democrats and other liberout. als at a time when the Dems The other was Justice Brett feared worse as they try to Kavanaugh, a Trump appoinrecover from the loss of their tee, who leaned toward the House majority, among other belief that the need for Secsetbacks. tion 2 was fading over time Suddenly, they see new and suggested in his opinion hope coming from an unexthat plaintiffs could try to pected source, the conservareturn in some future case to

Clarence Page

argue that changing times had rendered the law unconstitutional. I hope I live that long.

Which left many, including me, to wonder why both justices just happened to moderate their opposition enough to let the strongest remaining enforcement section of the Voting Rights Act survive.

I’m intrigued by how Roberts maneuvers as best he can to sound fair and evenhanded in weighing his opinions, as a good, credible chief justice should.

Roberts has long been reported to be extremely concerned about the court’s integrity and credibility, a noble and necessary goal, even when both sides of the political spectrum are shouting at him.

With opinion polls in these polarized times showing the high court’s approval ratings to be in the cellar, I’m sure recent headlines about a billionaire patron providing luxurious gifts to Clarence Thomas — as well as about Justice Samuel Alito’s al-

leged luxury vacations paid for by a billionaire Republican donor — must cause the chief justice no end of consternation.

I cannot write about the high court without the classic 1901 quote from the “Mr. Dooley” stories of Finley Peter Dunne coming to mind: “No matter whether the constitution follows the flag or not, the Supreme Court follows the election returns.”

I’m sure the justices might well deny that, but one thing is certain: Supreme Court appointments follow elections.

And they last a lifetime.

That’s another reason for us, the voters, to pay attention.

Still, there’s another reason why the high court’s conservatives voted to rescue the Voting Rights Act. They’re softening us up before they overturn affirmative action, which also is expected any day now.

If so, that also will be controversial. But nobody should be too surprised.

E-mail Clarence Page at cpage@chicagotribune.com.

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Tahlequah woman sues eatery, CN Property Management after fall

By Tesina Jackson CNHI Oklahoma

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Breaking down OSU’s first 10 commits in Class of 2024 ODWC approves antlerless deer, other seasons

By Jon Walker CNHI Sports Oklahoma

STILLWATER — Tuesday marks the start of a dead period for Oklahoma State football, meaning the Cowboys are effectively done recruiting until the backend of July. Mike Gundy and Co. have already gone to work on the Class of 2024, though.

OSU won’t play any of the usual Texas schools – Texas, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech – this fall, but that hasn’t stopped the Pokes’ recruiting efforts in the Lone Star State. They’ve already addressed an increased need for versatile defenders, too.

Here’s what the Cowboys are getting in each of their first 10 recruits from next year’s class, currently all three-star recruits in 247Sports’ database, broken down in order of their commitment: JOSH FORD, TE – STILLWATER (OK) The Cowboys didn’t have to go far for their first commitment from the soon-to-be seniors. Stillwater High’s pipeline to OSU – a mile down the street – continued when Ford gave his pledge to the Pokes in January. This past fall, he had 19 catches for 140 yards and three scores. and at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, he’ll give the offense another versatile piece to the newly split Cowboy Back room, which is now divided into tight ends and fullbacks, whether it be as a receiver or blocker on the end of the line.

RODNEY FIELDS, RB – SOUTHEAST (OK) Fields is figured to be one of the top in-state prospects the class has to offer, and OSU locked him up shortly after his official visit in late January. Three days later, he announced his commitment via social media. He stood out as a sophomore, but his junior campaign drew warranted attention, resulting in 107 carries for 1,147 yards and 17 touchdowns (10.7 yards/carry).

He’s a downhill runner who wastes little time identifying a gap, bursting through it and maneuvering through the second level of the defense. Fields has the speed to bounce it outside, but he isn’t scared of contact.

WILLIE NELSON, S – LONGVIEW (TX) The Lone Star State safety brings more to the table than the same name as one of country music’s cornerstones. Nelson locked down opposing receivers in the secondary en route to Longview’s appearance in Texas’ 5A Division I semifinals – recording 77 tackles, five interceptions, two touchdowns (one punt return) and a handful of pass breakups. He’s a 5-foot-9, 170-pound defensive back who has a knack for the ball

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Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy addresses the media before the Cowboys’ first spring practice on March 21.

once it’s in the air and takes good pursuit angles if it’s kept on the ground.

JAYLEN BOARDLEY, LB – PLEASANT GROVE (TX) OSU didn’t have a cakewalk in landing Boardley, a 6-foot, 190-pound linebacker. He eventually chose the Cowboys in early April over offers from LSU, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Texas Tech and others. He’s been crucial in Pleasant Grove’s offense at wing back the past couple of seasons. But he’s been monstrous in the middle of the Hawks’ defense, shedding blocks at the point of contact and reeling in interceptions. Boardley should be a standout in the middle of Bryan Nardo’s defensive scheme – and under the direction of Joe Bob Clements, OSU’s linebacker coach and co-defensive coordinator.

CALEB HACKLEMAN, OL – PLEASANT GROVE (TX) At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, there weren’t too many blocks that he didn’t finish in 2022. Pleasant Grove ran the rock a ton, and Hackleman had a lot to do with that. He played offensive tackle on both sides of the line, and his blocks continued into the second level if the defender lined across wasn’t already on the ground. Hackleman took an official visit in mid-April before announcing his commitment on his final day in Stillwater. For a team that’s struggled with offensive line health as of late, Hackleman provides the Pokes one more piece to work with up front.

LANDYN CLEVELAND, S –

MANSFIELD LEGACY (TX) Cleveland surpassed Jaylen Broadley as the Cowboys’ highest-ranked recruit upon committing April 23 – the Sunday on the weekend of his official visit to Stillwater.

A top-100 player in Texas, Cleveland’s junior season at Mansfield Legacy included 116 tackles, three interceptions and five pass breakups.

If there’s a jump ball, expect Cleveland to be at the top of the pack. The safety doesn’t shy away from contact, either, making open-field tackles when needed in addition to an impressive ability to play the ball when it’s in the air.

DAVID KABONGO, S – BYRON NELSON (TX) Kabongo visited Kansas the weekend of June 9. Then he committed to OSU – over the Jayhawks, Missouri, Texas, Texas Tech, Utah and more – that Monday and take an official visit to Stillwater the following weekend.

In Kabongo, the Cowboys are getting a 5-foot-11, 180-pound safety who’s willing to do it all on defense.

Kabongo tracks the ball well once it’s thrown, and he’s willing to stick his nose into the action at the line of scrimmage, finishing his junior campaign with 64 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

TRE GRIFFITHS, WR – KELLER (TX) Cowboys offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn has a history of landing – and further developing – big-time wideouts. Griffiths, at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, became OSU’s first receiver commit

in the class on June 18. The Pokes held off Baylor, Boston College, Kansas and more to get Griffiths, who reeled in 30 catches for 836 yards and seven scores in 2022. He’s also a track star, and his tape shows it. He’ll give the Cowboys a physically daunting pass catcher who has shown an ability to burn just about anybody across from him.

CHAUNCEY JOHNSON, OL – LONOKE (AR) Johnson, similar to Caleb Hackleman, will have a chance to make an early impact on OSU’s offensive line.

He’s every bit of 6-foot-4, 295 pounds, and he chose the Cowboys over offers Arkansas State, Missouri and Arkansas. The tape shows a rarity if a defender doesn’t end up on the ground, regardless of whether it’s a run or pass, along with a left tackle who’s willing to work his way up field after securing an initial block.

GUNNAR WILSON, LB – MELISSA (TX) Bryan Nardo’s 3-3-5 scheme will thrive with versatile, instinctive, disciplined defenders on the field. That’s exactly what the Cowboys got when Wilson announced his commitment Saturday, only a few hours after Chauncey Johnson. He played a little bit of offense for Melissa, too, but what he did as a junior showcased how effective he can be as an edge-setter, flat-defender and boundary safety. He finished the 2022 campaign with 42 tackles and three interceptions.

Jon Walker writes for the Stillwater News Press.

During a regular meeting June 5, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissionapproved hunting season dates and bag limits for the antlerless deer gun seasons and migratory bird and waterfowl seasons for 2023.

Big Game Biologist Dallas Barber said last year’s increased opportunities for antlerless deer harvest produced good results and bolstered the Department’s deer management goals.

Preliminary numbers show harvest over 131,000 deer, a new record harvest with 45 percent being antlerless.

Commissioners approved proposed dates, zones and bag limits for antlerless deer, which are nearly identical to last year’s seasons.

Migratory Bird Biologist Paxton Smith presented the resolution that will again offer a liberal harvest for ducks, a six bird daily limit, and the season and bag limits for the other migratory birds.

Commissioners approved the resolution so the duck season dates for both Zones 1 and 2 will be Nov. 11-26, 2023, and Dec. 2, 2023-Jan. 28, 2024.

The annual Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations booklet is expected to be available online around Aug. 1 and in print around Aug. 15.

Also, Commissioners approved the Wildlife Department’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 totaling $78.2 million, a 21 percent decrease from last year’s budget.

“We don’t have a spending problem in the Department; we have a revenue problem,” said Commissioner D. Chad Dillingham, chairman of the Commission’s Finance Committee.

“We’ve been capped for … an excess of 20 years on our ability to generate additional revenue. and you can imagine what expenses have done over that same 20-year period of time with inflation, and how much less that same dollar will fund each year.”

Commission Secretary Rick Holder commended ODWC leadership and staff for finding ways to not increase, and in some cases cut, expenses in the face of runaway inflation.

SCORECARD (STANDINGS AS OF JUNE 26) American League

East Division W L Tampa Bay 54 27 Baltimore 48 29 New York 43 35 Toronto 43 36 Boston 40 39 Central Division W L Minnesota 40 40 Cleveland 37 40 Detroit 34 43 Chicago 34 46 Kansas City 22 56 West Division W L Texas 47 31 Los Angeles 43 37 Houston 42 36 Seattle 38 39 Oakland 20 60 Monday’s Games Atlanta 4, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 10, Cincinnati 3 Detroit 7, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Seattle 8, Washington 4 Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

Pct .667 .623 .551 .544 .506

GB _ 4 9½ 10 13

Pct .500 .481 .442 .425 .282

GB _ 1½ 4½ 6 17

Pct .603 .538 .538 .494 .250

GB _ 5 5 8½ 28

Minnesota at Atlanta, 6:20 p.m.

Houston at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Detroit at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 8:38 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 8:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Washington at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (Maeda 1-4) at Atlanta (Soroka 0-1), 11:20 a.m.

Washington (Corbin 4-9) at Seattle (Gilbert 5-4), 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Weaver 1-2) at Baltimore (Gibson 8-5), 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Webb 7-6) at Toronto (Bassitt 7-5), 6:07 p.m.

Miami (Garrett 3-2) at Boston (TBD), 6:10 p.m.

Houston (Javier 7-1) at St. Louis (Mikolas 4-5), 6:45 p.m.

Detroit (Wentz 1-8) at Texas (Dunning 6-1), 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Allen 3-2) at Kansas City (TBD), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Giolito 5-5) at L.A. Angels (Barría 2-2), 8:38 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Germán 4-5) at Oakland (Sears 1-5), 8:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Eflin 9-3) at Arizona (Henry 4-1), 8:40 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Detroit at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 2:37 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 2:40 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 3:07 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 5:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Houston at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

National League

East Division W L Atlanta 51 27 Miami 45 34 Philadelphia 40 37 New York 35 43 Washington 30 48 Central Division W L Milwaukee 41 37 Cincinnati 41 38 Chicago 37 39 Pittsburgh 35 42 St. Louis 32 45 West Division W L Arizona 47 32 San Francisco 44 34 Los Angeles 43 34 San Diego 37 41 Colorado 31 49 Monday’s Games Atlanta 4, Minnesota 1 Milwaukee 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Baltimore 10, Cincinnati 3 Seattle 8, Washington 4 Tuesday’s Games Cincinnati at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

San Diego at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Pct .654 .570 .519 .449 .385

GB _ 6½ 10½ 16 21

Pct .526 .519 .487 .455 .416

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Pct .595 .564 .558 .474 .388

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San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 6:20 p.m.

Houston at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

Washington at Seattle, 8:40 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota (Maeda 1-4) at Atlanta (Soroka 0-1), 11:20 a.m.

Washington (Corbin 4-9) at Seattle (Gilbert 5-4), 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Weaver 1-2) at Baltimore (Gibson 8-5), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (Snell 4-6) at Pittsburgh (Keller 8-3), 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco (Webb 7-6) at Toronto (Bassitt 7-5), 6:07 p.m.

Miami (Garrett 3-2) at Boston (TBD), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Miley 5-2) at N.Y. Mets (Senga 6-5), 6:10 p.m.

Houston (Javier 7-1) at St. Louis (Mikolas 4-5), 6:45 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 6-5) at Chicago Cubs (Smyly 7-4), 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (TBD) at Colorado (Freeland 4-8), 7:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Eflin 9-3) at Arizona (Henry 4-1), 8:40 p.m.

Thursday’s Games San Diego at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 2:40 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 5:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Milwaukee at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Double-A Texas League Glance

North Division x-First Half Winner W L x-Arkansas (Seattle) 45 24 Tulsa (L.A. Dodgers) 41 28 Springfield (St. Louis) 34 35 NW Arkansas (Royals) 29 40 Wichita (Minnesota) 28 40 South Division W L x-San Antonio (Padres) 37 32 Amarillo (Arizona) 34 35 Corpus Christi (Astros) 33 36 Midland (Oakland) 32 37 Frisco (Texas) 31 37 Wednesday’s Games Corpus Christi at Midland, 6:30 p.m.

Springfield at Arkansas, 6:35 p.m.

Frisco at San Antonio, 7:05 p.m.

Tulsa at Amarillo, 7:05 p.m.

NW Arkansas at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Springfield at Arkansas, 6:35 p.m.

Corpus Christi at Midland, 7 p.m.

Frisco at San Antonio, 7:05 p.m.

Tulsa at Amarillo, 7:05 p.m.

NW Arkansas at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.

Pct. GB .652 — .594 4 .493 11 .420 16 .412 16½ Pct. .536 .493 .478 .464 .456

GB — 3 4 5 5½

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No such thing as sunscreen pill Dear Readers: Welcome to a bonus letters column.

You’ve had us thinking about and researching a fascinating collection of topics, and we’re eager to dive right in.

— With the warmer weather and longer days, we’re in peak sunscreen season. We recently heard from a reader wishing for an alternative. “I hate the feel and look of sunscreen, and my husband just forgets to use it,” she wrote. “What about these sunscreen pills you see advertised? Are they an option?” The short — and emphatic — answer is no!

While some companies tout dietary supplements as a so-called sunscreen pill, the claims they make are false. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement several years ago warning against these products and ordered the manufacturers to correct their advertising. The only products that protect against sun damage are topical lotions, sprays

Ask the Doctors Dr. Elizabeth Ko and Dr. Eve Glazier

and creams that contain either minerals that physically block UV rays or specially formulated chemicals that absorb them. If not a fan of sunscreen, you can use hats, clothing and umbrellas to block UV rays.

— After a column touched on time-restricted eating, we heard from a reader who wondered if it’s suitable for her.

“Would this approach be safe for someone who is in perimenopause?” she asked. Time-restricted eating refers to the practice of limiting food intake to a set number of hours each day. For instance, eating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and fasting until the following morning. Because perimenopause involves fluctuating hormone levels,

which can be influenced by outside factors, this is an important question. A body of research into this question suggests that time-restricted eating is safe. This includes a study published last fall in the journal Obesity. It looked at premenopausal and postmenopausal women who restricted food intake to windows of four or six hours. After eight weeks, researchers saw no changes to levels of estrogen or testosterone in either group. However, before embarking on any significant change to your dietary habits, please first check with your doctor.

— A recent column discussed the guidelines for colon cancer screenings, which have recently been updated. This led a reader to inquire about a potential cause of the disease. “Is it possible that stress could be a precursor to colon cancer?” they asked. Chronic stress has emerged as a factor in the occurrence and

progression of a number of diseases, including several types of cancer.

Stress can drive inflammation, which in turn appears to have a role in colorectal cancers. But the disease has numerous other risk factors as well.

These include smoking, being overweight, poor diet, alcohol consumption, being sedentary, the composition of the gut microbiome and genetics.

We will take this as an opportunity to remind everyone that, when caught early, colorectal cancers are highly treatable.

Please keep up with your screenings.

Is it repetitive to thank you (again!) for your letters? We love hearing your thoughts, appreciate your kind words and take your criticisms to heart. And just a reminder — we can’t provide a diagnosis, offer a second opinion or comment on a specific treatment plan.

Please do not send us your personal medical information.

Ins, outs of communication Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, / And all the men and woman merely players: / They have their exits and their entrances.” In bridge, we are the players, and we must watch the entrances and exits of both sides very carefully.

In today’s deal, South’s overcall isn’t recommended. North, who must have been tempted to contract for a game, presumably knew his partner’s style and trusted the opponents’ vulnerable bids.

Against three spades, West led his fourth-highest heart. Declarer put in dummy’s nine and, when it won, ran the spade 10. Upon winning with the ace, West switched to a low club, but declarer won system have to work that much harder. To help keep things cool, with dummy’s ace, overtook the spade eight with his nine, drew opt for drapes or blinds with East’s last trump and played a a white backing, which blocks heart to dummy’s queen. He had the sun’s rays. Mount them as nine tricks: five spades, three close to the frame as possible for maximum effectiveness. This hearts and one club. simple action can help lower Does anything strike you? your cooling costs.

Right — that South hand is very

DO JUST ONE THING When it’s hot and sunny outside, the sunlight coming through windows generates a significant amount of heat; according to the Department of Energy, “76% of sunlight that falls on standard double-pane windows enters to become heat,” and all of that incoming heat makes your home’s cooling

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short of entries. If only West had ducked his spade ace at trick two, South wouldn’t have been able to reach his hand in time to finesse the heart queen. Note also that it doesn’t help South to overtake dummy’s spade 10 with his jack.

Again, West ducks. South continues with the heart 10, covered by the jack and queen, but West wins the next spade trick and leads the heart king, East ruffing away dummy’s ace.

When dummy is weak, the defenders usually can keep declarer in his hand. In contrast, though, when declarer is weak, the defenders find it much more difficult to keep declarer in the dummy. It’s the power of the closed hand.

HOROSCOPE — June 28 Use your downtime wisely. Participate in activities that broaden your sense of awareness. Changing how you handle your money may interest you, but don’t leave your best interests up to someone else. Take an active role in your financial investments, and you’ll advance. Avoid joint ventures and shared expenses.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Concentrate on what’s important to you. Refuse to let anyone sidetrack you or sabotage your effort. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Don’t make unnecessary changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t let what others do ruin your day. Look inward and pursue what makes you happy. Taking care of yourself and striving to live a healthy, stress-free lifestyle are in your best interest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Go after what you want, make necessary changes and make your dreams come true.

Envision the possibilities.

Dedication and hard work will help you gain respect and reach your goal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be a good Samaritan. Your input will make a difference.

Astrograph Eugenia Last Distance yourself from people who would let you do all the work, and reach out to help those who appreciate your kindness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Keep your eye on your money and possessions. Use your ingenuity, and you’ll find new ways to lower your overhead and bring in more cash.

Protect your reputation. Make your home your refuge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) -- Look closely at your associates before you share information. Once you determine peoples’ intentions, you’ll know what to do and whom to trust. A problem at home will be due to misinformation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your input will make a difference and encourage you to make adjustments. Embrace change. Honest communication will help seal a deal. You’ll discover a valuable concept if you are flexible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Listen to what someone tells you, and you’ll figure out how to use the information to your advantage. Don’t make a change because someone else does. Honesty is the best policy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When in doubt, ask an expert. Financial assistance will get you on the right track and help you lower your overhead. Stability will lead to peace of mind and opportunity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid negative situations.

Do research, verify facts and protect against illness or injury. Stick to your game plan, and take care of yourself first.

Don’t let anger take the reins.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Review your routine and schedule and make needed adjustments. By eliminating what isn’t necessary in your life, you’ll be able to pay more attention to what’s important.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Address money matters.

Spend money only on what you need. A minimalist attitude will help you get your finances in order. Declutter your space and sell off what you no longer want.

DATEBOOK — June 28 Today is the 179th day of 2023 and the eighth day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1914, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, sparking World War I. In 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. In 1950, North Korean troops captured Seoul.

In 1965, the United States launched its first major military offensive in Vietnam.

In 2004, the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Pe-

ter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), painter; Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), philosopher; Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), violinist; Richard Rodgers (1902-1979), composer; Mel Brooks (1926- ), actor/filmmaker; Kathy Bates (1948- ), actress; John Elway (1960- ), football player/executive; John Cusack (1966- ), actor; Mary Stuart Masterson (1966- ), actress; Mike White (1970- ), filmmaker; Elon Musk (1971- ), business magnate/inventor; Rob Dyrdek (1974- ), skateboarder/actor.

TODAY’S FACT: President Woodrow Wilson was the first of the leaders at Versailles to sign the treaty ending World War I.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1997, Mike Tyson was disqualified from a heavyweight title fight when the former champion twice bit titleholder Evander Holyfield’s ears in the third round.

TODAY’S QUOTE: “It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living.” -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “Confessions” TODAY’S NUMBER: 1 -Academy Award given to Mel Brooks (for the screenplay of “The Producers” in 1969) over his more than half-century-long career.

TODAY’S MOON: Between first quarter moon (June 26) and full moon (July 3).

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Ten months ago, she lost a grandson to a fentanyl overdose.

We live about three hours apart. At the beginning, she just let everyone know that her grandson had died and gave no details. I felt it was intrusive to ask how he had died since she didn’t offer. I figured she’d share the details when she was ready. I sent sympathy cards and notes of encouragement. When I tried calling, however, I would leave messages and get no return call.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Published in The Muskogee Phoenix June 28 & July 5, 2023 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Estate of JESSIE J. JOHNSON, deceased, CASE NO. PB-2023-77 ORDER AND NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION FOR SUMMARY PROBATE, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNTING AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND DISTRIBUTION 1. It is the Order and Notice of this Court that a Petition has been filed requesting Summary Probate, hearing on final account and distribution of the estate.

2. It is the further Order and Notice of this Court that hearing on the Petition is set for the 16th day of August, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the District Courtroom, of the Honorable Orvil Loge in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

3. It is the further Order of this Court that Personal Representative’s Final Account.

4. It is the further Order and Notice of this Court that the Petition alleges that Decedent, Jessie J. Johnson, deceased, died on February 21, 2023, a resident of Rogers County/Muskogee County, Oklahoma; Petitioner is representing both the heirs and the fiduciary of the decedent, Jessie J. Johnson, the total value of the decedent’s estate is $61,634.67.

5. The names and addresses of the heirs are: Name Age Residence Relationship to Decedent Jessie Johnson, Jr. Legal 4575 Lamaida Lane Ave Maria, FL 34142 Son Steve Kearney Legal 931 Briar Oaks Dr. Rockwall, TX 75087 Fiduciary to the Veterans Administration 6. It is the further Order and Notice of this Court that any person objecting to the Petition must file any objections at least ten (10) days before the hearing

with the Muskogee County Court Clerk and provide a copy by mail or delivery of any objections to the Petitioner or they will be deemed to have waived any objections; further that if any objections are timely filed, the Court will determine at the hearing whether the Petition shall be admitted to probate, whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate should be distributed and to whom.

7. It is the further Order and Notice of this Court that any claims against this estate, not shown in the Petition will be barred unless the claim, with supporting vouchers, is presented to the Personal Representative at his office, Wilcoxen and Wilcoxen, 112 N. 5th Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401, on or before the following presentment date the 25th day of July, 2023, which date is at least thirty (30) days after filing of the combined notice.

DATED this 23rd day of June, 2023.

Timothy King JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT ANDREW C. WILCOXEN, O.B.A. #9604 Wilcoxen & Wilcoxen P.O. Box 357 Muskogee, OK 74402-0357 Telephone: (918) 683-6696 Facsimile: (918) 682-8605 Attorney for the Estate

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix June 28, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: FANSTEEL METALS SUPERFUND SITE COMMUNITY MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Fansteel Metals Superfund Site (Site) to the National Priorities List (NPL).

On July 6, 2023, EPA will hold a community meeting and open house at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023 Times: Open House 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm Presentation 5:30 pm until 6:00 pm Open House 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 300 W Martin Luther

King Street Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 EPA will give a presentation about the Site history, the Superfund cleanup process, resources for the community, and information on how the community can get involved.

Before and after the presentation, staff from EPA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Oklahoma department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and the Oklahoma Department of Health will be available to talk with community members and answer your questions.

If you wish to submit questions and/or comments about the Fansteel Site to EPA prior to the community meeting, please contact EPA Remedial Project Manager Sai Appaji at Appaji.sairam@epa.g ov or (214) 665-2704 or at the toll-free number 1 (800) 5333508.

If you require accessibility services, need to request interpreter services in a language other than English, or have other questions about the community meeting, please contact EPA Senior Community Involvement Coordinator Janetta Coats at coats.janetta@epa.gov or (214) 665-7308 or at the toll-free number 1 (800) 533-3508.

All press inquiries should be directed to the EPA Region 6 Press Office at (214) 665-2200.

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix June 28, 2023 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH CLARK McCURDY, Deceased.

Case No. PB-2023-76 NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Kenneth Clark McCurdy, Deceased, that on the 22 day of June, 2023, Melanie Foy produced and filed in the District Court of the County of

Muskogee, State of Oklahoma, an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Kenneth Clark McCurdy, with a petition praying that the same be admitted to probate and that Letters Testamentary issue to Melanie Foy; Notice is further given that the 27 day of July, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m., has been fixed as the time for hearing said Petition and proving said Will in the District Court Room of the Honorable Orvil Loge, District Judge, in Muskogee, in said County of Muskogee, State of Oklahoma, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said District Court this 22 day of June, 2023.

Robin W. Adair JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT Paula Ranallo Wilburn, OBA # 12446 WRIGHT STOUT & WILBURN, P.L.L.C. Attorney for Petitioner 300 West Broadway, P.O. Box 707 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402-0707 (918) 682-0091 / Fax: (918) 683-6340

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix June 28 & July 5, 2023 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Estates of Ellen Toney and Evans Toney, Cherokee Indians, Deceased.

Case No. PB 23-45 SECOND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO: All persons interested in the Estates of ELLEN TONEY AND EVANS TONEY: You are hereby notified that on the 27th of April 2023 an Order for Probate, Determination of Heirs and Appointment of Personal Representative was entered in the abovestyled case. All creditors having claims against Ellen Toney and Evans Toney, deceased, are required to present same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Personal Representative. David Toney, c/o Brenda S. Golden at P.O. Box 741, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, 74447 on or

before the following presentment date: July 30, 2023 or the same will be forever barred.

Dated June 6, 2023.

Brenda S. Golden, OBA #31564 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 741 Okmulgee, OK 74447 Telephone Phone: (918) 304-2066 Fax: (918)304-2067 E-Mail: brenda_golden@msn.com

Published in The Muskogee Phoenix June 21 & 28, 2023 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carolyn Leatherman, Deceased.

Case No. PB-2019-136 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION, FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE

for the 3rd day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., in the District Courtroom of the Muskogee County Courthouse in Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, and all person interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said Carolyn Leatherman, Deceased, be determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative be discharged.

Dated this 16 day of June, 2023.

Orvil Loge JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT, STOUT & WILBURN, P.L.L.C. Paula Ranallo Wilburn, OBA #12446 P. O. Box 707 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402 (918) 682-1121 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

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The Muskogee Phoenix is accepting applications for 1 Part Time Delivery Driver Position.

The Phoenix supplies the Van to drive, pikepass and fuel.

Applicants must possess a Class D Driver’s License with proof of personal vehicle insurance and must pass a MVR check prior to hiring.

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PUBLIC NOTICE All creditors having claims against Carolyn Leatherman, Deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Paula Ranallo Wilburn, P. O. Box 707, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 74402, Attorney for the Personal Representative, on or before the following presentment date: 22nd day of July, 2023, or the same will be forever barred.

Further, Notice is hereby given that Eddie McBride, Personal Representative of the Estate of Carolyn Leatherman, will file in this Court his Final Account as the Personal Representative of said estate, and Petition for Determination of Heirs, for Distribution of said estates and for Final Discharge of said Personal Representative no later than the 28th day of July, 2023.

The hearing on the Final Account of the Personal Representative and Petition for Determination of Heirs, for Distribution of said estate and for Final Discharge of said Personal Representative, has been fixed by the Judge of said Court

Porum Police Department and Porum Public Works Authority will be taking sealed bids for the following surplus items: 2009 Dodge Charger, 2005 Dodge Pickup, 2009 Ford Pickup, 2003 Chevy Pickup, 2002 Chevy pickup, Massey #135 Diesel Tractor, Kubota #M7950 Tractor with side boom, office equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment.

Bid sheets may be picked up at 105 S. Arkansas St. (Porum City Hall / Water Dept.

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Hand delivers to: 105 S. Arkansas St., Porum, OK or Mail in to: Town of Porum, P.O. Box 180, Porum, OK 74455 Sealed bids will be opened at a regular Town Meeting held on July 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm at 105 S. Arkansas St., Porum, OK. Porum Police Department and Porum Public Works Authority reserve the right to refuse any or all bids received.

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