Neary fifty citizens came to Eufaula's Friday morning meeting, put together by three organizations - Save Our Water, Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Eufaula Association, led by Karen Weldin, Janiece Vest and Connie Morris, respectively.
Those attending included State Senator Roger Ballenger, State Representative Ed Cannaday and McAlester Mayor Kevin Priddle. Noticably absent was Eufaula Mayor Robert Dean Smith.
The three organizations have banded together to form an anti-litter campaign. McAlester Mayor Kevin Priddle who helped setup a successful anti-litter campaign in his city, related some of his experiences and gave the group some excellent ideas.
Dan Evans, Eufaula Superintendent of Schools, told about a successful plan done elsewhere in the state where a 1/4% sales tax increase funded several dump sites strategically around the area, where local citizens could dump trash, old furniture, appliances, etc. at no charge.
Karen Weldin presented an annual "Lake Eufaula Community Service Award" to Patty Daniel, for her weekly trash pickup efforts along Highway 9 in Longtown.
Editor: We ran out of time to finish this article and add photos but we got the video of the meeting posted. On Sunday, we will also post new photos from this meeting. See video of this very important meeting . In the video, you will hear McAlester Mayor, Kevin Priddle, Karen Weldin, Janiece Vest and others.
The 15th annual Eufaula Indian Community Pow-Wow & Homecoming, held at the east ballpark on the shores of Lake Eufaula, was a big success, thanks to the efforts of George Tiger - EIC PowWow Chairman, Randy Frasier and others.
Mrs. Norene Tiger was this year's Honored Elder; Drumkeeper was Dugan McIntosh; EIC PowWow Princess was Brooke Larson and George Coser Jr served as emcee. The Honor Guard for Sunday evening was VFW Post #8798 and Ladies Auxiliary.
We arrived Sunday evening and began by checking in with Mr. George Tiger and Randy Frasier, then wandering about to shoot some video of the vendors and attendees, before the main ceremonies began. Having covered many events of all types in the past, I was particularly struck with how friendly everyone was.
The Grand Entry began around 8pm, (click for Grand Entry video) followed by various ceremonies and dances. It was really something to behold. The sights and sounds transformed us to another time and place. The costumes were stunning, the songs were enchanting and the dances, well..see for yourself, (video).
Julian Darnell Woodard, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of controlled substances, filed as a single count.
Woodard had been accused of committing the offenses in the Eufaula area, according to federal prosecutors. Story in McAlester News Capital
