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Hansen sisters make showing livestock something special
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March 28, 2024
Hansen sisters make showing livestock something special
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER,

Kristen Hansen is a third grader at Eufaula Elementary who has a very rare genetic disorder, but she has never let it slow her down or keep her from doing what she loves. This includes her love for showing cattle like her big sister, Miranda, who has helped her behind the scenes and in the ring.

Three years ago, Kristen started with her first Mini Hereford Heifer and showed it with her big sister’s help. Now she finally gets to join the 4-H Club and is in love with showing heifers and steers alongside Miranda.

Due to Kristen’s disability, she always has Miranda in the ring to help control the cattle and to keep her safe. However, at Kristen’s first Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show when her sister was unable to help, four other FFA sisters from McIntosh County stepped up to help. They were Shayla Dismukes, Carly Dismukes, Katie Dismukes and Klaer Foreman.

Amazingly, these young la- dies stepped out of their comfort zones to help Kristen win Breed Champion Hereford, 2nd in her class with her Chi Heifer, and 1st and 6th place with her steers, which made her make the premium sale with her Hereford.

These girls melted everyone’s hearts at the show as they showed so much patience with Kristen and helped her control 1,100 to 1,500 pounds calves, all while keeping a smile on their faces and Kristen’s face too.

“This is exactly why we raise our girls in the show barn,” Kristen and Miranda’s mom, Brandi Hansen said. “Everyone accepts Kristen and never singles her out because of her disability.”

Both sisters have shown livestock at the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, Tulsa State Fair, Arizona Junior National Livestock Show, McIntosh County Fair, Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show and most recently at the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE).

“OYE 2024 was definitely one the girls won’t forget. Miranda won Champion Polled Hereford Heifer and a scholarship with her heifer, Helen. She also won 3rd in her class with her little Hereford heifer. While Kristin started the week off showing her heifer, Karen, and they won first in their class. Then she went on to win 2nd in her class with her Cross Steer and was picked as the 18th Overall Steer, making the premium sale.

“Kristin couldn’t have had the success she had in the ring without the help of her big sister and others. Miranda did such an amazing job in the show ring with her own calves and her sister’s.

We can’t say thank you enough to these girls’ tribe that is always there to help and cheer them on. Our family is eternally grateful.”

Treasurer honored at retirement party
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...
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Council approves water rate increase for city and rural users
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
July 3, 2025
A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
July 3, 2025
Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 3, 2025
Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...
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Killing them with kindness
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Killing them with kindness
July 3, 2025
What a month it’s been for me personally and in our close-knit communities. Trying to cope with the loss of loved ones has been extremely difficult and downright demanding. Yet having to come to terms...
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past month, I have highlighted portions of the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, the bill is under consideration by the U...
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Another busy week in the district
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Another busy week in the district
By REP. TIM TURNER 
July 3, 2025
I started last Saturday June 21, bright and early at Stigler Reunion Days. I kicked things off at the Haskell County GOP Tent, answering questions and catching up with friends and supporters. Then I h...
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Hays Supports MOHA Executive Order
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Hays Supports MOHA Executive Order
July 3, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Neil Hays, R-Muskogee, today expressed strong support for Gov. Kevin Stitt’s new “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” (MOHA) executive order, which targets artificial food additives and ...
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Woman captured following foot chase
July 3, 2025
A 39-year-old Eufaula woman who had an outstanding warrant on an arson charge was arrested Wednesday, June 25, following a foot chase in a wooded area around south 7th Street in Eufaula. Tamara Dean K...
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Katy Depot Meet and Greet
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Mike Key talked to his Class of 1975 and other alumni about their Significant Alumni Jim Caro at the Katy Depot Meet & Greet on Saturday.
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