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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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Heavener City Council agenda
Heavener City Council agenda for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Heavener’s City Hall at 103 East Avenue B in Heavener.
AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
2. City manager’s report
3. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve and adopt the 2026 Heavener calendar of scheduled meetings and holidays.
4. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for HEAVENER MHP LLC for property located at 0 OLD PIKE RD for rank weeds and grass.
5. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for CRUZ, MARIA I
SANPEDRO for property located at 510 W AVENUE "F" ST for rank weeds and grass.
6. Consider, discuss, and take action on code violations for OLIVE, MICHAEL E for property located at VACANT LOT OLD PIKE & 3RD for rank weeds and grass.
7. Trustee’s/chairman’s report
8. New Business / Public Comments (the public will be recognized by the Mayor from a sign-in sheet, where each citizen wishing to address the city commission, shall sign their name and the request or purpose for being recognized).
9. Adjourn.
Howe Board of Trustees to meet
Howe Board of Trustees will meet in a regularly scheduled business meeting 6 p.m. Thursday.
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman
ROLL CALL – Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Chairman
AGENDA
Ø DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
1. Maintenance Department Report
2. Fire Department Report
3. Police Department Report
Ø BUSINESS:
4. Consider, discuss, or take action on the approval of purchase orders presented for payment and financial report.
5. Consider, discuss, or take action on the approval of minutes from previous meetings.
6. Consider, discuss, or take action on the approval of employee holidays, board of trustees’ board meetings, and court dates for 2026.
7.Consider, discuss, or take action on the approval of the Town of Howe Ordinance Number 2025-04 and Resolution Number 2025-04.
8. Consider, discuss, or take action on the monthly subscription of Adobe, for use by the city clerk and court clerk, for 12.99/ mo.
9. Consider, discuss, or take action on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.
10. Consider, discuss or take action on the purchase of 2, 18X12, warning signs for the trash cans at the city park and raise fine for offence to $150.00 in ordinance book.
Ø $25.93 per sign X two signs = 51.86 (roadtrafficsigns.com)
Ø “Dumping Household Trash Will Result in $150 Fine”. Ordinance 15, (15-4)
11. Consider, discuss, or take action on adopting Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy 2025-03 and Resolution Number 2025-03.
12. Consider, discuss, or take action on Christmas event 2025
Ø December 20, 2025 7:00AM-6:00PM (time is approx.)
Ø Jingle Run, 5K run/walk, 7am registration, 8am race starts (entry fee, see map)
Approx $ to spend: $15.00/shirt/participant; $150.00 for supplies
Ø Howe-liday market, 11am-4pm with local vendors, set up on Main Street (entry fee) Approx. $ to spend: $13.00/shirt if vendor wants a shirt.
Ø Christmas parade, line up at 4pm, parade starts at 5pm (see map)
Approx $ to spend: $265.00 for contest prizes
Ø Flag Contest with 1st-5th Howe students
Approx. $ to spend: $60.00; 2- 2X3 flags
Ø Concession stand; hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks.
Approx. $ to spend: $500.00 for supplies
13. Consider, discuss, or take action on request from Adams Abstract for deed for Lot 1 in Block 114 of the Town of Howe.
13. Board of Trustees vote to enter into executive session (requires majority vote of
Quorum, of the members present, to enter).
14. Enter executive session with attorney for confidential
communications, as authorized by 25 O.S. Sect. 307 (B) concerning:
A. Personnel review for employees;
-Morgan Lasota
-Codi Williams
-Shane Shackelferd
-Corey Coats
15. Reconvene in open meeting.
16. Consider, discuss, and take action on discussion had in executive session:
A. Personnel review for employees;
-Morgan Lasota
-Codi Williams
-Shane Shackelferd
-Corey Coats
17. Consider, discuss and take action on Property Warning Notices:
Ø Municipal Code Warning Letters (SEE ATTACHMENT)
Ø NEW BUSINESS:
18. New Business / Public Comments
(In Accordance with the Open Meetings Act Title 25 O.S. 2001 & 311.A.9, New Business is defined as any matter not known about, or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting the agenda.) (Persons who desire to come before the Board shall be limited to a presentation of not more than two minutes).
Ø ADJOURN:
19. Adjourn.
Oklahoma fishing report
Oklahoma fishing report for this week..
NORTHEAST
Grand: November 4. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points, and shorelines. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, docks, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Riley Willman, game warden stationed in Delaware County.
Kaw: November 3. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 62°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on crankbaits, cut bait, jigs, live bait, live shad, shad, and spoons below the dam, main lake, points, and riprap. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, goldfish, live bait, live shad, shad, stinkbait, sunfish, and worms below the dam, main lake, and river channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, live bait, minnows, and tube jigs. Report submitted by Spencer Grave, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: November 3. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 64°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shallows, and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait and live bait around main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.
SOUTHEAST
Broken Bow: November 1. Elevation is 6 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, flukes, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and spoons around brush structure, creek channels, main lake, points, river channel, and standing timber. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, coves, points, river mouth, and standing timber. Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain County.
Hugo: October 31. Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, hair jigs, and plastic baits around creek channels, points, riprap, and river channel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait around dam, discharge, and spillway. Crappie fair on minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.
Konawa: November 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 68°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, inlet, main lake, riprap, and river channel. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, and shrimp around inlet, riprap, and rocks. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
McGee Creek: October 31. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 67°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, minnows, and small lures around docks, flats, main lake, points, riprap, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, and stinkbait around channels, flats, main lake, and points. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.
Sardis: October 31. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, lipless baits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, channels, points, shorelines, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on cut bait, shad, sunfish, and worms around brush structure, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure. Report submitted by Thomas Gillham, game warden stationed in Pushmataha County.
Texoma: November 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live shad around channels, flats, and points. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on dough bait, live shad, punch bait, and stinkbait below the dam, coves, docks, points, and river mouth. Crappie fair on grubs, hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, and standing timber. Comments: Fishing this week on the lake has been pretty good. Striper are starting to get a lot better. They’re being caught on live shad around ledges and points and in the flats. Catfish are good on cut bait around the mouth of the river and ledges or channels. Crappie are good on jigs around brush piles near docks. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Marshall County.
Warm temperatures continue Thursday
Weather forecast for Thursday is for mostly clear skies and above-average temperatures again in Heavener, LeFlore County and the area.
The high is forecast to be 79 degrees with a low of 58.
Sunrise was 6:44 a.m. Sunset is 5:19 p.m.
Wednesday’s high was 80 with a low of 52. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 0.01 inches. November’s average rainfall is 3.00 inches.
Average temperature for Nov. 6 is a high of 66 and low of 38. Records for the date were a high of 85 in 1980 and a low of 25 in 1970.
Last year on Nov. 6, the high was 74 with a low of 49.
Calendar of events
Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you are with a non-profit and want an event publicized, CONTACT me.
Thursday
Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC
Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m.
Heavener VFW bingo 6:30
High school basketball: Buffalo Valley at LeFlore
Friday
High school basketball: Battiest at Cameron; Wister at Stuart
High school football: Heavener at Bethel; Mounds at Talihina; Hartshorne at Panama; Arkoma at Copan; Pocola at Haskell; Broken Bow at Poteau; Antlers at Spiro.
Saturday
Sunday
Fundraiser for Clyde Naylor
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
Local school boards meet
Tuesday
Heavener Veterans Program
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
High school basketball: Red Oak at Howe; Bokoshe at Clayton; Cameron at McCurtain.
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Today in History: November 6
Key Events That Shaped This Day
Historical Events on November 6
Abraham Lincoln Elected President (1860)
On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States. His victory led to significant tensions over slavery, which ultimately contributed to the start of the Civil War.
UN Adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Draft (1948)
The United Nations General Assembly approved the draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on November 6, 1948, marking a pivotal step in global human rights protections.
Republicans Gain Control of U.S. Congress (1994)
On this day in 1994, Republicans took control of both houses of Congress for the first time in 40 years, signaling a major political shift in the United States during the midterm elections.
First Hydrogen Bomb Test by the U.S. (1952)
November 6, 1952, saw the United States conduct its first successful test of a hydrogen bomb, a major milestone in the development of nuclear weapons during the Cold War era.
Birth of Composer John Philip Sousa (1854)
Renowned American composer John Philip Sousa, famous for his patriotic marches, was born on November 6, 1854.
New York Subway Opens (1904)
The New York City subway system officially opened for business on November 6, 1904, transforming urban transportation in America’s largest city.
Death of Peter the Great (1725)
Russian Tsar Peter the Great, who modernized Russia and expanded its influence, died on November 6, 1725.
Ada “Peggy” Fay (Katuin) Naylor obituary
Ada “Peggy” Fay (Katuin) Naylor of Heavener was born May 25, 1943 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Dick and Ida Josephine (Harris) Katuin. She passed away Oct. 31, 2025 in Heavener at the age of 82.
Memorial service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother John Paul McAlester officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Peggy, a cherished member of the community for many years, was the dedicated cafeteria director at the Poteau Hospital. She was a graduate of Webb High School in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Peggy loved playing board games, doing puzzles with her family, and reading.
She was a member of the Heavener Book Club. Peggy treasured the moments spent in the company of her family and loved ones. She enjoyed being outdoors and going camping. Her absence will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.
Surviving family members are one daughter, Sherry Pollard; one son, Craig Allan Kintz; one sister, Marcella Ruth Katuin; her grandchildren Brett Mitts, Kaitlyn Kintz, Rebecca Strode, Amanda Stallings, Tegan Louks, Bridget Yandell, Michael Owens and Victoria Owens; her great-grandchildren Avery, Quinn, Kylee, Kadence, McKenna, Jon Mika, Arabela, Brylie, Kolton, Terquois, Eyce, Sophilla, Brenna, Mason and Kai’Dyn; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, an abundant number of loved ones, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Ida Katuin; her husband, Roger Naylor; three daughters Carla Ann Kintz, Vickey McLaughlin and Rhonda Owens; one grandson, Nathan McLaughlin; and two brothers Allan Leroy and Walter Duane Katuin.
To sign Peggy’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Helen Haynes
Graveside services for Helen Haynes, age 81, of Talihina were Wednesday at the Talihina Cemetery with Reverend Phil McGehee officiating. Services were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
She was born July 5, 1944 in Talihina to Mary (Green) Hickman and Sam Hickman. She passed away Oct. 30, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Survivors are her husband of 63 years, Charles Haynes; sons Danny Ray Haynes, Bobby Morrison and wife Tanya Gappmayer-Morrison, Barb Morrison and wife Ashley; daughters Tiajuanna White, and Tina Darlene Silva and husband Gabe; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Heather Haynes; brothers Archie Hickman, Barb Hickman, and Billy Hickman; and sisters, Mary "Otema" Smelser, Rebecca Southern, and Donnie Lee James.
You may leave an online message for the family at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn Sue (Fox) Jones
Carolyn Sue (Fox) Jones of Heavener was born Oct. 17, 1945 at home in Stapp to Emery “Pad” and Christeen (Permenter) Fox and went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2025 at her home in Heavener at the age of 80.
Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener with Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Burial followed in the Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Carolyn was a long-time resident of the area. She married William “Bill” Jones in October of 1962. Carolyn was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Carolyn will be deeply missed by who knew and loved her.
Surivors are two granddaughters Sakari and Gracie Jones of Germany; two sisters Ladonna Steelman and Connie Smith, both of Heavener; several nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and friends whom loved her very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pad and Christeen Fox; her husband, Bill Jones; both sons, Kenneth and Keith Jones; six brothers; and two sisters.
Pallbearers are Randall Fox, Trevor Fox, Brandon Holley, Eric Blaylock, Emery Smith, and Cody Harvell.
To sign Carolyn’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Gene Rodney “Rod” Fulsom obituary
Gene Rodney “Rod” Fulsom of Heavener (formerly of Houston, Texas) was born Feb. 16, 1931 in Weldon, Texas to Henry Sye and Zora Louise (Adams) Fulsom and passed away Oct. 31, 2025 at his home in Heavener at the age of 94.
Rod’s graveside service was Wednesday at the Weldon Cemetery in Weldon, Texas with Pastor Tim Ramsey officiating. Burial followed with military honors under the direction of Allee Calloway Funeral Home in Crockett, Texas and Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.
Surivors are one son Michael Rodney Fulsom and wife Paula of Trinity, Texas; one daughter Debbie (Fulsom) Lambert and husband Reagan of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; five grandchildren Kadey (Fulsom) Cochran and husband Jason of Liberty Hill, Texas, Lissie (Fulsom) Hagerman of Stamford, Connecticut, Silas Fulsom and wife April of Trinity, Texas, Allison (Lambert) Jackson and husband Jacob of Tenino, Washington, Zach Lambert and wife Amy of Austin, Texas; eight great-grandchildren
Madison, Sean, and Molly Cochran, Trintin, Deklan, and Lilly Fulsom, Judah and Major Lambert; numerous nieces, other relatives, and friends.
Rod was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 69 years, Barbara (Jones) Fulsom; and a brother, Jack Fulsom.
Rod was born and raised in Texas. He served during the Korea War in the United States Air Force from Dec. 29, 1950 to Dec. 2, 1954. Rod married the love of his life, Barbara June Jones on April 21, 1951. After the service, he had a long career as an executive at Permian Oil Company, where he traveled all throughout the United States.
After retirement, he and Barbara moved to Oklahoma where they spent the next 35 years, raising cattle, attending the Alamo trail ride and riding horses (and mules) all over southeastern Oklahoma. He served as President on the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center Hospital Board for 14 years and installed the rural water system in Haw Creek. He lived his life on his own terms and died peacefully at his home.
To view Rod’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com
Barbara Ellen Young
Barbara Ellen Young of Howe was born Jan. 11, 1951 to Jo Ellen (Doherty) and Clifford Queen at the Port Hueneme Army Base in Port Hueneme, California and passed away Oct. 30, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 74.
Graveside service was Tuesday at Lovings Cemetery in the Lovings Community with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Everyone who knew her and the ones that didn’t admired her yard for the love of her flowers. Barbara was always in her yard working on those flower beds. She loved her kids, grandkids, and greats and especially her dogs, Amos and Mitzi. Barbara loved all of her family and cherished them all. She will be missed by all and never forgotten.
Barbara was welcomed to Heaven by her parents and a brother, Sonny Queen.
She leaves behind her longtime companion, Tunie Hall, of the home; her son James “Jimmy” Young and wife Kelly Jo of Wister; her daughter Laranda “Randa” Cagle and husband Bill of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her sister, Jody Queen, of Howe; her four grandkids Alexander “Tray” Ragland of Wister, Karlie Young of Wister, Korbin Young of Wister and Cody Cagle of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her two great-granddaughters Bonnie Ragland and one on the way, Charlie Ragland; her two nephews Justin Waits and Richard Lott of Howe, both of Howe; one niece, Ruby Lott of Howe; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
To sign Barbara’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Paul Pitsco
Funeral services for Paul Staton Pitsco, 74, of Pocola were Tuesday at Evans and Miller Chapel of Memories in Pocola with Kane Riggs officiating. Burial followed at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
Paul was born Aug. 20, 1951, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Geneva (Lindsey) Pitsco and Paul Staton Pitsco, Sr., and passed away Oct. 30, 2025 in Howe.
He was a hard worker who enjoyed cutting firewood, working in the garden, and tending to his cows. Paul found joy in staying busy and was known for his generous spirit and dedication to helping others. He was involved with 633 Recovery and was a proud supporter of their mission.
Survivors include his sons Shawn Pitsco and wife Candy, and Shilow Pitsco; grandchildren Tristan Pitsco and Trenton Pitsco; sister, Debbie and husband Randy Riggs; along with numerous other relatives and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva and Paul Staton Pitsco, Sr.
Pallbearers are Tristan Pitsco, Trenton Pitsco, Barry Riggs, Rod Bacon, Lee Turpin and John Johnny.
You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com
Jerry David Roberts
Jerry David Roberts of Heavener was born March 3, 1955 in Cameron to Willie Edward and Vera Madge (Godwin) Roberts and passed away Oct. 28, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 70.
No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Jerry was a longtime resident of the area, was a graduate of Howe High School, and a carpenter. Jerry enjoyed spending time outdoors and with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Survivors are his companion, Donna Ingram, of the home; a sister, Nita Day, of Red Bluff, California; a brother, John Roberts, of Heavener; a niece, Jeannie M. Garton, of Red Bluff, California; numerous other loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Vera Roberts; six brothers Leroy Roberts, James Edward Roberts, Ned Weldon Roberts, Bob Edward Roberts, Delbert Leon Roberts, and Melvin Ray Roberts; and two sisters, Ruthie May Menke and Jewel Leona Hail.
To sign Jerry’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.