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STEIDLEY, MARSH, WILSON WIN
By JOHN M. WYLIE II and CHRIS EDENS, Leader Writers
Janice Steidley knocked off Patrick Abitbol for the Democratic District Attorney nomination and Democrat Brian Wilson and Republican Scott Marsh won their party primaries for Rogers County Assessor.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY JANICE STEIDLEY
When Steidley told incumbent District Attorney Gene Haynes just before the filing period that she would file against him, Haynes announced his retirement. Abitbol, a longtime prosecutor, filed against Steidley on the last possible day.
Steidley's theme was that the District Attorney's office needed positive change from top to bottom and that theme clearly resonated across the three-county district. In the first 30 minutes of vote tallying she had rolled up a lead of almost 2-1 and never let go.
District-wide, Steidley collected 7,124 votes or 65 percent compared to Abitbol's 3,882 votes or 35 percent.
She won Rogers County by the same 65-35 percent margin and won the Talala precinct 81-37, the Oologah Lake precinct 55-16 and the Oologah precinct 81-45.
Steidley will face Republican Bryce Lair in the November General Election.
ASSESSOR BRIAN WILSON AND SCOTT MARSH
Wilson easily beat Whipkey for the Democratic assessor nomination. Wilson received 4,145 votes or 74 percent compared to Whipkey's 1,458 votes or 26 percent.
It was a much closer race for the Republican nomination. Incumbent Scott Marsh, who was appointed after longtime Assessor Melinda Anderson retired, held off a challenge from Robin Anderson, an aide to County Commissioner Mike Helm.
Marsh gathered 3,626 votes or 53 percent compared to Anderson's 3,180 votes or 47 percent. Anderson won Talala 56-49 and Oologah 75-61 but Marsh won Oologah Lake precinct 46-39.
Wilson and Marsh will face off in the November election.
TWO LOCAL ANGLERS STILL IN RUNNING FOR ANGLER OF THE YEAR
Talala's Edwin Evers and Terry Butcher fell back in the Bassmaster Angler of Year standings last weekend in Alabama, but they still have a shot at the title if they haul in big fish in the final event this weekend.
The second leg of the AOY race is this Friday and Saturday on the Alabama River. Evers and Butcher will need two good days on the water to bring home the most coveted title in bass fishing. Watch this site for daily updates.
HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS
By DOUG OWENS
Tuesday was a special day for the 12 Elite series anglers who qualified for the postseason. It was their chance to give back to a group of men who served in our Armed Forces.
Hope for the Warriors is a group started by 3 soldiers wives to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by men and women while serving in the military. Most have had life changing injuries while serving and are in the process of changing careers.
On Tuesday 12 men and their families' were treated to a day fishing with the pros on a private lake called "The Waters" here in Montgomery. In addition the 12 received a $200 gift card to Bass Pro Shops and got to spend it walking around with the pro they had been paired with.
After a 1/2 day of fishing, with each boat being able to bring in 1 bass, a weigh-in was held. Terry Butcher was paired with Joshua McDaniel and they brought a 5 pound 11 ounce bass. Edwin Evers was paired with Timothy Murray and they brought a 7 pound 13 ounce bass to the scales, to finish in second place.
Evers and Butcher both said it was a great day on the water. Evers said it was just unbelievable how many 4-5 pound bass he and his partner caught.
Tuesday evening everyone involved in the Hope for the Warriors and other guests were invited to a fish dinner at the Train Depot on the river walk here in Montgomery. It was a great evening to mingle with the Warriors, Elite pros, and their families. We had a great time seeing how these guys give a little back to the very people who make sacrifices around the world.
Practice started this morning as I write this. Joe Edwards, Nick Milligan and I are headed out on the water shortly to watch the guys practice and familiarize ourselves with the water so we can follow them better once the tournament starts. I will report back in tonight or in the morning.
HUTCHINSON BRINGS HOME GOLD
By CHRIS EDENS, City Editor
A local boy has brought home gold from the National Junior Disability Championships.
Oologah's Kyle Hutchinson, 14, won gold medals in the shot put and the discus last week at the competition in Chicago. Kyle's mother Sherry was extremely proud of her son's accomplishment.
"I was just ecstatic," she said. "When I saw all the boys he would be throwing against, I never imagined he would win two gold medals."
Hutchinson competed against nine other boys. He had a throw of 6.03 meters in the shot put, which was a personal best distance for him.
He had a gold medal winning throw of 13.35 meters in the discus. Sherry said Kyle was overjoyed when he realized he'd won both events.
"He was thrilled and he was a little shocked," she said. "He's been carrying the medals around with him and showing them to everyone."
Hutchinson also took fourth in the javelin and his wheelchair basketball team took third place. Sherry said Kyle was more nervous about playing basketball than he was about his individual events.
Hutchinson was born with Spina Bifida and he's been in a wheelchair since he was one. His disability hasn't kept him from setting big goals and achieving them.
Hutchinson is now qualified for the International Junior Disability Championships in Korea. Unfortunately, the family won't be making the trip this year.
Sherry said Kyle is definitely planning on competing at the national championships again next year. If he qualifies for the international meet again, Sherry said they want to make the trip overseas.
Hutchinson trained with his coach, Bradley Forbes at the Center for Disabilities before traveling to nationals. He also worked with the Wounded Warriors, who are injured soldiers from Afghanistan and Iraq. They gave him tips on throwing techniques from a wheelchair.
"They were a lot of fun for him to work with. He idolized them," Sherry said.
DOCUMENTS FILED IN K9 DRUG LAWSUIT
Here are links to the documents filed in the lawsuit against the Oologah Talala Schools involving a K9 drug search at Oologah Middle School in February.
The Leader has paid the fees for these documents and posted them here as a service to the community.
To read the settlement document, click here.
Lawsuit 7-2 documents
Lawsuit 6-30 documents
Lawsuit 6-25 documents
Lawsuit 6-24 documents
Lawsuit 6-17
Lawsuit 6-17 part 2
Lawsuit 6-18
Lawsuit 6-14 documents
Lawsuit 6-14 part 2
Lawsuit 6-9 document
Laswuit 6-8 and 9
Lawsuit 6-7 document
Lawsuit 6-2 to 6-7
Lawsuit 6-2 filing
Lawsuit 5-26 filing
Lawsuit 5-26 order setting hearing.
Lawsuit 5-27 filing. Warning: This is a very big file which requires a good high speed connection to download.
Lawsuit 5-28 adoption filing
Lawsuit 5-28 McHugh response
Lawsuit 5-28 motion for extension
Lawsuit 5-28 Sordo objection
Lawsuit 5-26 filing
Lawsuit 5-26 order setting hearing.
Lawsuit 5-27 filing. Warning: This is a very big file which requires a good high speed connection to download.
School district's response 5-14
Motions to dismiss 5-17
Click here for the Owasso response filed 5-10
Click here for the Judge's order filed 5-7
Click here for the April 29 filing document.
Click here for initial filing document 1.
Click here for initial filing document 2.
Click here for initial filing document 3.
Click here for initial filing document 4.
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