LCJ newsletter 1-6-2025

Monday's newsletter

Jan 06, 2025

Today’s Bible verse

But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

John 3:21

Oklahoma highway conditions

Northeastern Oklahoma crews are reporting slick conditions with the Tulsa metro reporting slick and hazardous conditions. Crews in the Panhandle are reporting some slick spots.

Drivers across the northern half of the state, near the Kansas border, should be aware of slick spots.

During the morning drive especially, drivers should remain patient, adapt to the conditions, give extra space to road crews and never pass road clearing equipment.

All turnpikes are clear.

Use caution on bridges and overpasses.

REMEMBER during snowy and icy conditions, motorists are asked to:

Stay about 200 feet behind and never pass road clearing equipment; crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice.
Allow extra space between vehicles to provide adequate distance for braking.
Be aware of "black ice," which looks wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice.
Be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.

NOTE: Advisories will be sent from this office as conditions change.

To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS in Oklahoma, call 844-4OK-HWYS (844-465-4997),
visit www.okroads.org or download the Drive Oklahoma mobile app.

If drivers must travel out of state they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.

Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas 501-569-2374 www.idrivearkansas.com
Colorado 877-315-7623 www.cotrip.org
Kansas 866-511-5368 www.Kandrive.gov or download KanDrive App
Missouri 888-275-6636 www.modot.org
New Mexico 800-432-4269 www.nmroads.com
Texas 800-452-9292 www.drivetexas.org

LeFlore County commissioners’ agenda

The LeFlore County commissioners has scheduled a regular business meeting for 9 a.m. Monday in the office of the board of

AGENDA:

* CALL TO ORDER.
* MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S).

3. * PURCHASE ORDERS/PAYROLL (SEE ATTACHED LIST TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT).

4. * MONTHLY FEE REPORTS.

5. * TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS.

6. * BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS.

7. * NEW BUSINESS.

8. * CONTRACT LABOR/SERVICE AGREEMENTS/ANNUAL CONTRACTS.

9. * BURN BAN.

10. Consider and possibly approve Resolution determining maximum monthly highway expenditures for the month of January, 2025.

11. Consider and possibly approve Resolution determining maximum monthly highway Use Tax expenditures for the month of January, 2025.

12. Vote to appoint Chairman and Vice-Chairman to the LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners.

13. Review and possibly approve Treasurer’s Monthly Report of Officers for the month of December, 2024.

14. Review and possibly approve Resolutions for Disposing of Equipment regarding County inventory items to benefit LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District # 3 as follows:

· D3-332.013 John Deere Backhoe, with original purchase price of $34,832, purchased from ArkTrac on March 25, 1993.
· D3-302.119 2007 International Dump Truck, with original purchase price of $55,998, purchased from Frontier International Trucks on June 30, 2006.

15. Review and possibly approve Notification of Grant Approval letter from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in the amount of $75,000 regarding Sumler Road project within LeFlore County Commissioner Highway Department District 1, and new account 1452-6-4101-2005 created for the purpose of holding and tracking said funding.

16. Consider and possibly approve Notice to hold a public hearing regarding closing all of Yeller Tan Lane lying in or adjacent to Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 21 East, LeFlore County, Oklahoma.

17. Consider and possibly approve Standley Systems Fiscal Year 2025 60 month agreement between the LeFlore County Health Department and Standley Systems, LLC with contract start date of march 1, 2025 and ending february 28, 2030.

18. Discuss and possibly approve Quit Claim Deed from the LeFlore County Board of County Commissioners to Clint Alan Cantrell and Lisa Marcel Cantrell on the E ½ of Lot 8 Block 2 Haskel Addition to The Town of Talihina.

19. Consider and possibly approve 324 A Claim in the amount of $7,500 regarding project 32899(04) Knot Hole Rd. over Poteau River as submitted by Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc.

20. Adjourn.

Agendas for Poteau meetings

The Poteau Industrial Authority, Public Works Authority and City Councill will hold regular business meetings 5:30 p.m. at the Poteau City Hall at 111 Peters Street in Poteau.

The agendas can be seen HERE.

Congress to certify Trump’s win

By LISA MASCARO

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress convenes during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election, the legacy of Jan. 6 hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time and is legitimately returning to power.

See the whole story HERE.

Major storm disrupts schools, businesses

By PATRICK WHITTLE and BRIAN WITTE

A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close.

See the whole story HERE.

LeFlore County sports schedule

This week’s LeFlore County sports schedule.

High school basketball: Wilburton at Pocola; Wister at Talihina

Tuesday

High school basketball: Heavener at Wilburton; Bokoshe at Cave Springs; Keota at Cameron; Howe at Red Oak; Panama at Arkoma; Eufaula at Poteau; Ozark, Arkansas at Spiro

Thursday

High school basketball: Heavener at Poteau; Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference Tournament; Pocola, Spiro at Warner Tournament; Whitesboro at Webbers Falls Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament

Friday

High school basketball: Hartshorne at Heavener; Pocola, Spiro at Warner Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament; Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference Tournament

Saturday

High school basketball: Howe at Poteau; Pocola, Spiro at Warner Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament; Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference Tournament

To make an addition or correction email craighall@myyahoo.com or text (918) 649-4712.

Thunder top Celtics

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for their franchise-record 15th straight win.

The Thunder, who improved to 30-5, have not lost a game that counted in the standings since Dec. 1. Their loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup final does not count on the team’s record.

See the whole story HERE.

NFL playoff brackets and seeds

See the seeds for the AFC and NFC playoff teams and the playoff brackets HERE.

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Bitter cold conditions expected

Some clouds early Monday morning, giving way to clear skies later in the day as LeFlore County endures its coldest day of winter so far.

The high is forecast to be 31 degrees with a low of 17.

Sunrise was 7:26 a.m. Sunset is 5:22 p.m.

Sunday’s high was 54 with a low of 21. A total of .002 inches of rain was recorded, the first precipitation for January. Average rainfall for January is 3.10 inches.

Average temperatures for Jan. 6 are a high of 51 and low of 23. Records for the date were a high of 72 in 1978. The record low was 5 in 1971.

Last year on Jan. 6, the high was 41 with a low of 29.

LeFlore County calendar

LeFlore County calendar of events for the next week. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are a church or non-profit event, please email me at craig@heavenerledger.com.

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

Poteau, city meetings

High school basketball: Wilburton at Pocola; Wister at Talihina

Tuesday

High school basketball: Heavener at Wilburton; Bokoshe at Cave Springs; Keota at Cameron; Howe at Red Oak; Panama at Arkoma; Eufaula at Poteau; Ozark, Arkansas at Spiro

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Thursday

Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon

Heavener VFW bingo 6:30 p.m. Highway 59 North

Friday

Fundraiser for Rick and Melissa Hamner

High school basketball: Hartshorne at Heavener; Pocola, Spiro at Warner Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament; Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference Tournament

Saturday

High school basketball: Howe at Poteau; Pocola, Spiro at Warner Tournament; Talihina at Tushka Tournament; Panama, Wister at Rock Island Conference Tournament

Today in history

1838

Samuel Morse unveils the telegraph, revolutionizing communication

On January 6, 1838, Samuel Morse’s telegraph system is demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey. The telegraph, a device which used electric impulses to transmit encoded messages over a wire, would eventually revolutionize long-distance communication,... read more

19th Century

1799

Frontiersman Jedediah Smith is born

21st Century

2021

U.S. Capitol riot

American Revolution

1777

George Washington sets up winter quarters in Morristown, NJ

Art, Literature and Film History

1975

“Wheel of Fortune” premieres