A raccoon catches a ride on a wild hog near one of Jim Bender's deer feeders near Tamaha. Those who saw the photo series say the hog and raccoons apparently have a symbiotic relationship.
photo by Jim Bender

Stigler school bond election: a millage comparison

By Karen West
Staff Writer

"So, how much is this going to cost me?"
You may be asking yourself that very question in regard to the proposed Stigler Public Schools' upcoming bond issue.
Citizens will be asked to vote Sept. 13 to increase their property taxes by 13.11 percent to help pay for a new wing at the grade school. The plans feature 13 classrooms, office space, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a 7,217 square foot cafeteria built to storm shelter specifications, which will accommodate upwards of 1,100 people during extreme weather conditions.
The tax increase will affect property owners, home and business owners; those who are already paying property tax in the Stigler Public School district area.
So, how much will it cost you if the bond passes?
Currently, Stigler Public Schools' millage rate is 76.98 percent, placing it at the fourth highest in Haskell County. The proposed tax increase would raise the rate to 87.07 percent. Quinton Public Schools' millage rate is 100.73 percent, with Keota following at 85.68 percent, Whitefield at 76.98 percent, Kinta at 76.90 percent and McCurtain at 76.82 percent. (more on this story in this week's Stigler News Sentinel)

McCurtain student Tarah Satterfield performs on the Haskell County Courthouse gazebo during Reunion Days 2010. Satterfield received top honors at the state 4-H Roundup for her dedication to performing arts.
File photo

Top Honors

from staff submitted reports

A Haskell County 4-H member took top honors at during the 90th annual state 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University.
Tarah Satterfield, a senior at McCurtain High School, was named the 4-H Performing Arts State Record Book winner during the Roundup on July 28.
"You know how Scouting has an Eagle Scout program? Well, for 4-H, that's like getting to be an Eagle Scout," said Rachel Lockhart, OSU Extension 4-H educator.
The State 4-H Record Book is a 16-page book about a 4-H member's entire 4-H career. The book focuses primarily on one project area that the member has focused on since enrolling as a 9 year old.
Satterfield is a member of the McCurtain 4-H Club, serves as the Haskell County 4-H President and is also the project leader for the Haskell County 4-H Performing Arts Club.(more on this story in this week's Stigler News Sentinel)