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Vol. 126 — Number 28 Madill, Marshall CountyCounty,, OK 73446 — ThursdayThursday,, December 31, 2020 14 Pages in 2 Sections — $1 Madill chief begins new journey The year in Oklahoma Education By Sam Jordan

For most people, working at the same job for over five years is an accomplishment. Even ten years is pretty good, In addition to PPE pur- “The State Board could po- but, working at the same job chases, Stitt issued an execu- tentially pass some type of rule for nearly thirty years is a tive order directing the State that could supersede some of rare accomplishment. Department of Health and the local decisions,” Stitt said. Donald Yow started work- State Department of Educa- ing at the Madill Police tion to prepare a plan by Aug. Epic Charter Schools Department on June 1, 1992 21 to offer testing to all state audit seeks return of funds and has faithfully served the teachers for COVID-19 on a City of Madill and its citizens monthly basis. An investigative audit of since then. The PPE was distributed in Epic Charter Schools was re- Now, Chief Yow is prepar- August, however some district leased by the State Auditor & ing to transition from work- officials expressed frustration Investigators Office on Oct. 1. ing for the City of Madill and over the timing of the distri- The audit revealed that Epic begin his new career as the bution, as they had already owes the state $8.9 million af- chief law enforcement officer gone through their budgets to ter using Oklahoma tax dollars for Marshall County. find money to purchase items to fund a venture in California The drive from home to his themselves. and allegedly violating a state new job will add two extra law that limits how much blocks for the lifetime native Stitt moves teachers up money a charter school can of Madill. Yow was elected for vaccine, State Board spend on administrative costs. in the Spring 2020 Primary cancels school report cards During a special meeting Election, to succeed Marshall Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Oct. 12, the State Board of Edu- County Sheriff Danny Cryer. on Thursday, Dec. 17, that cation unanimously approved a Yow said that working with teachers would be moved to motion to demand Epic return all of the community members phase two of vaccine distribu- $11,235,919 to the State De- and “getting the opportunity tion. Teachers were originally partment of Education. to serve our citizens” and help- in phase three of the distribu- The Statewide Virtual tion hierarchy. Charter School board met Oct. ing in any way that he can is By Megan Prather year of 2020. confronted with other COVID- something he genuinely loves. During the announcement, 13, where members approved NONDOC related issues throughout the Stitt also put pressure on local a motion to enter the process Yow truly appreciates all of School’s out for now: year, including failed calls the support and trust showed school boards to return to in- to terminate their charter au- What a long, strange year ‘This is a dynamic situation’ for a statewide school mask person learning for the spring thorization contract with Epic by the community towards the it’s been. In March, the Oklahoma mandate as well as cancelling police department in those semester. One-on-One Charter Schools We collectively coped with State Board of Education or- school report cards for the “We cannot lose another owing to alleged contract viola- years. adjusting to COVID-19, an dered all public, charter and 2020/2021 school year. Through the years, Yow semester educating our young tions. The termination hearing election and a massive power virtual schools closed until people,” Stitt said during the will take place March 8-11. has experienced similar outage all in the span of 365 April 6 to help curb the spread Stitt announces $10 mil- things like other departments press conference. “My goal is The SVCSB has provided days. For that, I think we all of the novel coronavirus. lion in PPE for schools to get every kid in school in oversight to Epic One-on-One across the state have such as deserve an air high-five. “This is a dynamic situation. In July, Gov. Kevin Stitt learning how to keep up with person in January, however Charter Schools as their char- But before we plunge into It’s very fluid,” State Superin - announced the state would we need to do it.” ter authorizer since 2014. Rose the ever-changing technology. a new year, take a moment to tendent of Public Instruction spend $10 million to purchase Yow noted that there have Stitt also suggested the State College is the charter stroll down Oklahoma educa- Joy Hofmeister said during personal protective equipment State Board of Education could authorizer for Epic Blended. been some positive changes tion memory lane with this an emergency State Board of for public and private schools with how the Madill Police get involved in the process and collection of notable NonDoc Education meeting March 16. so they would be able to open provide pressure. Epic approves corrective Department has evolved stories from the unforgettable The Board of Education was safely in the fall. through the years under his (See REVIEW, page 7A) watch, including how the department has built a trust with the community and Reflection on a difficult year watching that trust continue to grow over several years. The officers and staff have By Sam Jordan the public servants, both paid months later and the question home internet to still have the The privilege of being able to strived to not take that trust and volunteer, shined the is still up for debate. ability to sign online and do worship with one another was lightly and continues to work The end of 2020 is in sight, brightest when times were dif- By the time that school was homework. quickly halted. Some church hard to serve the community. and not a moment too soon. ficult. With the spotlight being nearing the end of the term, Then, as summer ap- congregations had to come up Even though Yow is leaving, This was a year filled withdisplayed on Marshall County, school officials were trying to proached, questions of whether with alternatives on how to he said he wants that com- memories and also a year filledthe determination of rebound- figure out on whether or not outside events would be held as get the teachings and inter- munity bond to strengthen. with questions such as “can we ing from tragedy did not keep graduation ceremonies could normal or not were on every- pretations of the Bible to the He said he wants the next ever get through this?” the spirits of its citizens down be held or not. body’s minds. Early on, events parishioners. Chief of Police to treat the The new year started off like or depressed. Not wanting to rob the were postponed, and people Some churches were already community and the officers any typical turn of a decade. Even facing the aftereffects students of having a proper wondered whether the county’s delivering a Facebook LIVE with respect and continue Then, by the time February of a devastating natural disas- graduation, both Madill and beloved National Sand Bass feed of their services and most to build that trust with the rolled around, news of a virus ter, residents still found it in Kingston leaders made sure Festival would be held. The continue to this day. Addition- community, in addition to originating in China began cir- their hearts to give. A special that their students would committee was determined to ally, some churches were able responding to the community culating. Not many took it seri- radio fundraiser on the Satur- never forget the difficult yearmake every effort to hold the to secure a live broadcast on and working with other agen- ous because it was thousands of day after the tornado helped that they experienced by cel- event. Initially, the commit- the local radio stations. As cies as well. miles away from the US. raise over $10,000 in just ebrating the students. tee made the tough decision with many older churchgo- According to Yow, the two However, in March, the six hours. The need reached Superintendents Brian to postpone it from June to ers, they do not have internet initiatives go “hand in hand” virus hit the United States outside of the parameters Brister of Kingston and Larry August. capabilities. and bring about the best in and the country began to feel of Marshall County because Case of Madill, along with oth- The pandemic showed no With the pandemic hinder- every situation. the effects of what a pandemic donations came from all over er school administration lead- signs of slowing, and time was ing many residents’ normal Yow said he hopes to con- can do. the country; not just here in ers, shined when working with fast approaching to make a everyday lives, many were tinue community involvement Adding insult to injury, a Marshall County. By the time the Oklahoma Department of decision on whether or not to left grieving one of their own. once the pandemic eases up. devastating tornado hit Ma- all of the donations came in, Education officials on figuring postpone or cancel this year’s One of the joys from within the “We are going to serve our dill on April 22, 2020. Two approximately $14,000 was out alternatives for educating festivities. With guidance from community passed away from County and hopefully when people died as a result from raised for the area. its students and planning for the City of Madill leaders com- the virus. Covid gets under control, we the tornado and quite a bit of Due to shutdowns and the the 2021 school year. municating with leaders of Martin Santos Garcia was can have community nights damage hit two of our major need for social distancing, Monies from the C.A.R.E.S. the committee, they eventu- Marshall County’s first victim out,” Yow said. manufacturers, struck the distance learning became the Act allowed the districts to ally made the well-informed to pass away from the virus. He also said he will be out rectory of the Catholic Church, new buzzword in every school employ Wi-Fi hotspots on decision to postpone it for the Garcia was the face many ex- to help smooth out any issues and destroyed a subdivision setting. Parents, and school buses, in strategic locations in first time ever. It was a tough perienced as they entered the that may arise. just North of Wal Mart. If the staff were forced to quickly each of the districts along with decision, and an economic im- Asian Palace restaurant on Yow said he pledges to tornado would have went on prepare students to do their internet being provided from pact on the area, but the right South First Street. A voice that work with the Jail Adminis- the Southside of the street, schoolwork from home. The additional hotspots provided decision. was silenced abruptly. Always trator and the staff to make there is no telling how many question lingered on whether by Verizon and other inter- The pandemic was still quick to make sure that the changes as needed, including injuries or even deaths could or not that this would be the net providers. This allowed hitting hard, and nobody was customer’s dining experience working with all other agen- have happened with the storm. new norm for education. Nine students who did not have immune to the shutdown. was the best and pleasant, cies and fire departments in However, the resilience of the county to improve on the (See YEAR page 7A) system. Thursday, Dec.. 31 Saturday, Jan. 02 Sunday, Jan. 03 Monday, Jan. 04 Tuesday, Jan. 05 Wednesday, Jan. 06 One of Yow’s first assign- Friday, Jan. 01 ments that he will make in the transition is naming former Kingston Police Chief John Bridgeman as Marshall County Undersheriff. Yow said that the combined experi- ence between him and Bridge- man as law enforcement executives will put Marshall High Temp: 41 High Temp: 45 High Temp: 52 High Temp: 57 High Temp: 62 High Temp: 61 High Temp: 64 Rain Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Sunny Partly Cloudy AM Showers (See JOURNEY, page 7A)

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The Madill Record Police beat Marshall County Police Blotter: Burglary and other crimes By Shalene White also arrested on December and Domestic Abuse/Assault Falsely Personating Another session of Drug Paraphernalia. Property and Possession of [email protected] 25 for Eluding/Attempting and Battery. to Create Liability. An online search found two Stolen Property. to Elude an Executive Order, Theft/Larceny: Darla Possession: Jerry Bur- Oklahoma priors for Larceny Calem Thomas, a 29-year- Eluding/Resisting: Corey Resisting an Executive Of- Hyatt, a 66-year-old female ton, a 67-year-old male from of Merchandise from a House, old male from Madill was Chavis, a 34-year-old male ficer and Failure to Appear from Durant was arrested on Mannsville was arrested on two convictions for Distribu- arrested on December 26 from Kingston was arrested for an Administrative Order. December 24 for Petit Larceny. December 23 for Possession tion of CDS, and one conviction for Consuming/Inhaling In- on December 25 for Eluding/ His priors show online as An online search only found a of CDS, and Possession of each for Possession of CDS toxicants in a Public Place. Attempting to Elude an Ex- Larceny from a House, False traffic ticket for an Oklahoma Drug Paraphernalia. Priors for with the Intent to Distribute, Multiple prior Oklahoma ecutive Officer, Resisting an Declaration of Ownership at a prior. Public Intoxication, DUI, and Bail Jumping, Possession of convictions for First-Degree Executive Officer, Obstructing Pawn Shop, Resisting, Public Herbert Matthews, a Acts Resulting in Gross Injury CDS, Unauthorized Use of a Burglary, Domestic Abuse/ an Executive Officer, Public Intoxication, Domestic Abuse/ 64-year-old male from Durant for found in an online search.Motor Vehicle, Possession of Assault and Battery, Domestic Intoxication and Threatening Assault and Battery, Posses - was also arrested on December Nilene Byars, a 23-year- Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruct- Abuse/Assault and Battery by to Perform Acts of Violence. sion of Drug Paraphernalia 24for Petit Larceny. His priors old female from Madill was ing an Executive Officer and Strangulation, Prisoner Plac - An online search found priors and Trespassing. onlyshow as Possession of CDS arrested on December 24 for DUS. ing Bodily Fluids on a Govern - for Uttering a Forged Instru- Justin Brown, a 31-year-old and Speeding. Possession of Marijuana with- Miscellaneous: Johnny ment Employee, Mistreating a ment, Domestic Abuse/Assault male from Madill was arrested Roddy Polster, a 28-year- out a Medical License, and Pos- Hendrix, a 31-year-old male PoliceDog, Public Intoxication and Battery, Obstructing an on December 27 for Resisting old male from Madill was session of Drug Paraphernalia. from Kingston was arrested and two convictions for Second- Executive Officer, Second- an Executive Officer, Public arrested on December 27 for No priors for Oklahoma were on December 24 for Motion Degree Burglary were found in Degree Burglary, Possession Intoxication and Threatening Application to Accelerate on a found in an online search. to Revoke on a Peeping Toman online search. of CDS, and Concealing Stolen to Perform Acts of Violence. An Second-Degree Burglary con- Jeania Chastain, a 48-year- conviction. Besides the Peep- Property. online search found Oklahoma viction. An online search found old female from Madill was ing Tom conviction, an online Kyle Whitthorne, a 28-year- priors for Transporting an Oklahoma priors for two DUI also arrested on December 24 search showed another con- old male from Kingston was Open Container – Liquor, DUI, convictions. He is also facing for Possession of CDS and Pos- viction for Concealing Stolen Video conferencing security tips Safety with fireworks From Metro they might seem like harmless with their families, friends to vulnerabilities discovered symbols of summer, sparklers and professional colleagues since the most recent version Days at the beach. Family pose a significant threat to throughout the pandemic. In of a software was made avail- trips to the ice cream parlor. youngsters. the rush to maintain those able. Installing updates when Vacations. These are just a • Follow directions. Fire- connections, security might they become available is a good few of the things that evoke works come with detailed direc- have been placed on the back way for video conference users the spirit of summer, a time of tions for a reason, and that’s to burner. But the Federal Trade to protect themselves against year when school is out and ev- keep users safe. Strictly adhere Commission urges video con- cyber criminals. eryone seems to exhale a little to these directions and go over ferencing users to implement • Don’t open invitations and enjoy the warm weather. them with anyone who intends some basic safety strategies so you don’t recognize. The FTC Awe-inspiring fireworks to light fireworks. they can protect their personal notes that hackers are sending displays also come to mind • Never use fireworks in - information when speaking emails that mimic video con- when imagining summer. doors. Fireworks are for out - with their friends, families and ferencing invitations. When Whether it’s the Fourth of July door use only. If it rains, do not coworkers via apps like Zoom. clicking on such invitations, or town gatherings along a local try to light fireworks indoors • Make each conferenc- users may unknowingly be waterfront, fireworks displays and then throw them outside ing session unique. The FTC downloading malware that are a big part of many people’s before they go off. notes that some conferencing can make their computers and summers. Unfortunately, the • Make sure spectators keep services allow users to use personal information vulner- potential for accidents and a safe distance. Do not light unique passwords and/or able to cyber criminals. If you injuries is high when fireworksfireworks until all spectators Courtesy photo identification numbers for eachreceive an unexpected video are involved, particularly when are out of range should some- The Federal Trade Commission urges video conferencing users conferencing session. These conferencing invitation, con- displays aren’t left to the pro- thing go awry. to implement some basic safety strategies so they can protect features are typically set up by tact the host separately before fessionals. • Recognize that fireworks The Consumer Product their personal information when speaking with their friends, session hosts and can reduce opening the invite. In addition, are not toys. They might be a the likelihood of strangers en- hosts can urge users to contact Safety Commission notes that, marvel, but fireworks are not families and coworkers via apps like Zoom. tering meetings and accessing them directly if they receive on average, 280 people per day toys. As a result, they should From Metro a fabric of many people’s daily users’ personal information. If an invitation but are hesitant visit emergency rooms with never be aimed or thrown at lives until 2020, when a global you are not hosting sessions, to open it. fireworks-related injuries in another person, nor should In the future, when the pandemic was declared and urge hosts to utilize features • Protect your privacy at the month around the July 4th they be lit or launched from a world reflects on 2020, thethe world suddenly shifted to that make passwords unique all times. Before using a video holiday. More than 53 percent body part. word “Zoom” will no doubt remote working and virtual for each session. conferencing app, familiar- of fireworks-related injuries in • Do not attempt to reignite come to mind. Though Zoom learning en masse. • Install conferencing app ize yourself with its privacy 2017 were burns. malfunctioning fireworks. At - first launched its video- con Video conferencing apps updates the moment they be- policies to determine how your Fireworks are always best tempting to reignite malfunc- ferencing software in 2013, like Zoom helped people of come available. Updates are information will be handled. left to the professionals, and tioning fireworks can lead to that software did not become all ages maintain connections typically designed in response Some apps may record confer- many communities have crimi- serious injury. encing sessions, so it’s impera- nalized the use of fireworks by • Light fireworks on smooth, tive that users read privacy amateurs. But many people flat surfaces. When lighting policies prior to using an app. still light fireworks, and those fireworks, do so only on smooth, We are your full service Video conferencing apps that do should follow these flat surfaces, making sure to helped people stay in touch safety precautions. direct them away from people, during the pandemic. 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Summer Bryant • The Madill Record Marshall County Economic Development Authority board members presnted Rick Lane with a gift to show appreciation for his time serving on the board. Lane retired from First United and many of the boards he was a member of. From left to right: Sarah Randolph, Robert Holliday, Brett Goodwin, Rick Lane, and Chris Duroy. Enos FD: Happy New Year By Jana Lowe We are ready to bid 2020 ing New Year to enter. I like farewell and usher in 2021. I this idea. Courtesy photo Hello Enos and Happy New think we all need to get those Happy birthday wishes to Santa, the Grinch and a helpful little elf visited the Madill Community Day Care Center on Year. I hope Christmas found black eyed peas in our New Gary Singleton. December 22, 2020. everyone healthy and happy, Year’s Day menu. Have a safe and fun New surrounded with those you Tradition says, black eyed Year’s. We will see you next cherish. peas brings coins, greens bring year. dollars, cornbread brings gold Remember to do something and pork inspires progress. nice for someone, small things An Irish tradition is to open matter. the back door of your home at “The past is your lesson. The midnight to usher out the old present is your gift. The future year and open the front door to is your motivation.” -unknown COOPER welcome the path for a promis-

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If you are interested in adoptingadopting Cooper or any of the wonderful animals at the Madill Animal Shelter please call 580.872.4660 Page 4A – The Madill Record – Thursday, December 31, 2020 The Madill Record Obituaries Juanita Hawkins Jackie Sue Palmer James Garland Milligan Juanita Hawkins, 92, of Madill, Okla., who was affection- James Garland Milligan of Lone Grove, Okla. was born to Jackie Sue Palmer, 76 of Kingston, Okla. passed away on Roy Delbert and Geraldine (Conner) Milligan on September ately known to friends and family as Nita, passed away on December 24, 2020 at the hospital in Madill, Okla. She was December 25, 2020, at Texoma Medical 1, 1944 in Lindsay, Okla. and passed from born on September 3, 1944 in Madill to the this life on December 12, 2020 in Ardmore, Center, in Denison, Texas. late John Carlton Jr. and Irene McAlester Nita was born May 6, 1928, in the Ty- Okla. at the age of 76 years. 211 Plaza • P.O. Box 529, Madill, OK 73446 211 Plaza • P.O. Box 529, Madill, OK 73446 Carlton.211 Plaza Jackie •was P.O. raised Box in529, Arlington, Madill, OK 73446 Garland spent his childhood in the Per- ler community to the late Frank Marion Texas where she attended school. PHONE: 580-795-3355 FAX: 580-795-3530 StowersPHONE: and 580-795-3355Marie Bean Stowers. FAX: She 580-795-3530 PHONE: 580-795-3355 FAX: 580-795-3530 nell, Okla. area, graduating from Pernell She worked for General Motors and High School. On February 5, 1982, Garland attended Madill Schools from grades 1-12, later received her real estate licenses graduating, in 1946, and continued her married Rhonda Bowen in Ratliff City, Obit Proof: Juanita Hawkins Obit Proof: Jackie Sue Palmer Obitworking Proof: in realJames estate. Milligan Jackie married Okla. In his spare time, Garland enjoyed education at Southeastern State Teachers Victor Paul Palmer in 1974 in Ft. Worth, Publish Date: Thursday, Dec.31 , 2020 PublishCollege, in Date: Durant, Thursday, Okla. for three Dec. years, 31, 2020 Publish Date: Thursday, Dec. 31 , 2020 coon hunting and tv westerns. He loved Texas. She was affiliated with the Baptist his family and was a hard-working family studying Business Accounting, Business Milligan Hawkins faith and she enjoyed watching TV, play- man. He had an excellent work ethic and Charge: $128.64 Charge:Law, and Castilian$65.04 Spanish. Charge: $51.32 Palmer ing games on the I-Pad and taking care was always thoughtful and kind. Bill to: Watts Funeral Home BillShe to: began Watts her workingFuneral career, Home in Ardmore, with attorneys Billof herto: grandkids. Woosters Funeral Home Thomas Tate and Andrew Riddles, as a legal assistant, trans- Mr. Milligan is survived by his wife Rhonda of the home, She is survived by her husband Victor Palmer of Kings- his sons; Lance Milligan and wife Carla of Madill, Okla., Phone: 580-795-3311 Fax: 580-795-5861 Phone:ferring to 580-795-3311Oklahoma Morris Fax: Finance 580-795-5861 Company of Ardmore. 105ton, S. Okla., Main her children; Nick Norrid and wife Jessica of Upon her manager’s recommendation, she took a job, in Larry Milligan and wife Laurie of Seiling, Okla., Lynn Mil- Ardmore, Okla., Steve Norrid of Texas, Tim Palmer of ligan and wife Cathy of Elmore City, Okla., his daughters; Houston, Texas, working for a finance company for severalElmore City, Ok 73433 Phone: 580-788-2264 Please return with approval or corrections needed. Please return with approval or corrections needed. Mead, Okla., Mark Campbell of Oklahoma, and Carla Brianna Milligan Norrell of Lone Grove, Okla., Lisa Smith years before returning home to Ardmore, Okla. where she Palmer of Texas, 16 grandchildren, brother Mike Apala, began her legal career working for Samedan Oil Company, and husband Randy of Davis, Okla., his brothers; Lindell Texas, sisters; Annette Holt of Texas, and Lee Graham of Milligan of Pernell, Okla., Buster Milligan of Foster, Okla., Date:______Date:______as legal assistant and Spanish translator. PleaseMadill, return Okla. with approval or corrections needed. In 1955, Nita married Bill Hawkins, in Santa Fe, N.M., Glenn Milligan of Marlow, Okla., three sisters; Gail Ray of Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, and one Washington, Okla., Debbie Riley of Duncan, Okla., Sharline _____ Approved _____ Correct as indicated then _____ made Approved their home west _____ of Madill, Correct Okla. as indicated on what is sister; Melba Apala. known as Hawkins Road. They raised four children Mike, Sawyer of Kellyville, Okla., fourteen grandchildren and Visitation will be Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 12:00 fourteen great-grandchildren. by:______by:______Tony, Dawn, and Carol. She was always involved with school Date:______p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Mr. Milligan was preceded in death by his parents Roy activities and was a homeroom mother for all of her children, _____Services Approved will be 10:00 _____ a.m., Monday, Correct asJanuary indicated 4, 2021 and Geraldine Milligan. where she planned many parties and always decorated for at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, De- the holiday events by:______Chris Webb will officiate the service. Interment will cember 17, 2020 at the Milo Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Nita began working as a Court Reporter at the Marshall be at the Willis Cemetery in Willis, Okla. Service will County Courthouse, transcribing many court cases with Johnston officiating. Interment was in the Foster Cemetery be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a good friend Floydean Coe, after which she moved to the Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com. a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com. Election Board and worked until her retirement. Casket Bearers will be Tim Palmer, David Palmer, Travis Her hobbies were gardening, canning, oil and watercolor Norrid, Nick Norrid, Jack Palmer, and Kirby Langford. painting. Nita was a self-taught seamstress making many outfits for her niece’s horse competitions. Her love for cook- ing came from her mother-in-¬law, Oma Green. They spent many hours creating new recipes. Nita’s greatest joys were her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Nina.” Her Addressing youth violence artistic ability always entertained them and she would write poems for each of the grandchildren. From Metro Nita is survived by her children; Tony and wife Angie of Madill, Okla., Dawn Shebester and husband, Bobby, of Youth-related violence is Lebanon Okla., Carol Dowlen, of Madill, Okla., Mike Watkins a problem that plagues com- and Donna of Bennington, Okla., her grandchildren; Brian munities across the country. and wife Deana Young, Jason and Jodi Watkins, Jaret and Youth violence encompasses Brianne Shebester, Shantel and husband, Chase Shores, everythingfrom physical fight - Hailey and husband, Travis, Takara, Lakesha, Tristin, and ing to bullying to sexual or Trace Hawkins, her great grandchildren; Kendall, Jaycee, physical assault. Krayton, Jax, Kingston, Kennedy, Kruz, Tab, Jhett, Hadley, The World Health Organi- Henley, McCray, and Jayce, brother in-law Ralph Carter of zation states that there are Calera, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews. certain risk factors that elevate Juanita was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, the likelihood of engaging in two sisters, L’Wanda McManus, Patricia Carter, and son- or being victimized by youth in-law Gordon Dowlen. violence. Individuals who are Visitation was held at Watts Funeral Home in Madill, exposed early to alcohol, drugs Okla., on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. un- and tobacco and who may come til 9:00 p.m., with family hours from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from homes where crime is Services were Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 10:00 prevalent may be more inclined a.m. at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Dalan to engage in violent behaviors. Larason officiated. Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery Low commitment to school in Oakland, Okla. Service was under the direction of Watts and conduct or behavioral Funeral Home of Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to disorders also can increase www.wattsfuneralhome.com. the chances of being involved Casket Bearers were Jaret Shebester, Jason Watkins, in youth violence. Children Chase Shores, Will Cook, Todd Cook, Casey Cook, Travis who can be violent also may Wright, Trace Hawkins, and Austin Hawkins. come from homes that have Courtesy photo In lieu of flowers, those wishing to give an expression inconsistent supervision and Youth-related violence is a problem that plagues communities across the country. Youth violence of sympathy are asked to consider the Oklahoma Medical disciplinary practices, or a low encompasses everything from physical fighting to bullying to sexual or physical assault. Research Foundation, 825 N. E. 13th Street, Oklahoma level of attachment between City, Okla. 73104. parents and children. Preventing youth violence depends on a number of fac- education early in life, and behaviors also are advised. teens may find value from tors. Multifaceted strategies strengthening youth skills all Some children can benefit boot camp-style disciplinary that address factors at the may assist in keeping violent from juvenile awareness pro- programs that redirect energy Death Notice individual, family and com- tendencies from surfacing. grams, sometimes referred to in positive ways. Stormy RaDale Maxey, 27 of Mannsville, Ok. passed away munity levels may be needed, Connections to the community as “scared straight” programs. Youth violence can be ad- December 22, 2020. He was born March 10, 1993. Funeral offers the Centers for Disease and support systems can be These include prison tours and dressed via various strategies service will be held December 28, 2020 at First Baptist Church Control and Prevention. Pro- beneficial as well. Interven- exposure to criminals to help aiming to keep young people, in Mannsville at 2 pm with interment at Lone Cedar Cemetery. moting supportive family envi- tions to lessen the effects of shed light on the consequences their schools and their com- ronments and early childhood exposure to violence and treat- of delinquent or violent be- munities safe. intervention offering quality ments to correct problematic havior. Other adolescents and MARSHALL COUNTY CHURCH GUIDE ThiThiss dedevotionalvotional a nandd dir directoryectory i sis m ademade p possibleossible byby t htheseese bbusinessesusinesses w hwhoo en encouragecourage aallll t oto a tattendtend w oworshiprship s erservices.vices. 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behave. But there are many sides to HOLY CROSS FOBB-WILLIS GRANTHAM God’s nature, and the one which many of us need to be more aware of HILLTOP BAPTIST CHURCH OF CATHOLIC CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH is the aspect of God that is like a supportive and loyal friend. One CHURCH 1010 S. 5th Ave., Madill CHRIST Lynn Road of the benefits of constant prayer or communion with God is that Hwy 70 S & Bounds Rd Hwy 377, Willis Sun. English Mass 8:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am it keeps us constantly in the presence of a God who is always Sunday School 10:00 am Sun. Spanish Mass 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am there to help. Besides keeping in constant touch with God through Morning Worship 11:00 am Member FDIC Wed. English Mass 12:00 pm Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Service 7:00 pm prayer, it can help to think of God as a person, and this is why Evening Service 6:00 pm Fri. Spanish Mass 7:00 pm “Marshall County’s news source for more than 115 years” Evening Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm having a relationship with Jesus, who we can easily think of in Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm 128 Plaza • Madill • 795-5503 human and personal terms, is so helpful to many people. Doing things with God 795-3721 KINGDOM HALL OF that you would do with a friend can also help, even if at first it might seem a bit KINGSTON CHURCH IGLESIA BAUTISTA JEHOVAH'S WITNESS 612 W Donehoo, Madill “hokey.” Consider having a cup of coffee with God, or taking a walk with Him. OF CHRIST KINGSTON UNITED NUEVA VIDA Sunday Pray to Him the way you would talk to a trusted friend. Doing these things will 1st & Main St, Kingston METHODIST CHURCH 507 N 7th Ave Public Talk-Span. 10:00 am Watchtower Study-Span. 10:35 am make His presence more real and you will probably find yourself having more Sunday School 9:45 am 1st & Willis, Kingston Sunday School 9:45 am of a warm and personal relationship with God than the Morning Worship 11:00 am Public Talk-Eng. 1:00 pm Morning Worship 10:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Watchtower Study-Eng. 1:35 pm cold and abstract relationship that many of us grew Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Tuesday up with. Morning Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm Congregation Book Study 7:30 pm Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm 795-3997 Thurs. Ministry School 7:30 pm – Christopher Simon LEBANON LAKEVIEW LIGHTHOUSE LITTLE CITY OAKVIEW BAPTIST BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST NEW BEGINNINGS Hwy. 70 East BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH OAKLAND HOUSE CHURCH PICKENS CHURCH CHURCH Hwy 199 East CHURCH Soldier Creek/Caney Creek 4923 Alberta Creek Rd 518 S 1st, Madill OF PRAYER Mockingbird Lane BAPTIST CHURCH Kingston Hwy 99C Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am Next to Dollar General 8th & Central, Oakland Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm 564-3397 Evening Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Meal 5:00 pm Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 6:30 pm Prayer 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm 795-3300 “Marshall County’s news source for more than 115 years” POWELL TEXOMA TEXOMA WILLIS POWELL CHURCH TEXOMA TRINITY SOUTHERN LIGHTHOUSE SOUTHERN UNITED PENTECOSTAL OF CHRIST HOLINESS HOUSE OF PRAYER BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH INTERFAITH CENTER BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Hwy 377 South Brown’s Funeral Service Powell CHURCH Powell S Rogers Ave 804 W Drew, Madill Powell North Hwy 99, Madill SW of City Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday 10:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:45 am Morning Worship Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am 107 East Tishomingo • Madill Morning Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am 9:30 am & 10:30 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship to Follow Sun. Night 6:00 pm Sunday 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Worship 5:30 pm Sunday Family Activity 6:00 pm 795-9700 Evening Worship Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm “Marshall County’s news source for more than 115 years” 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm FDIC Shanda Olmstead - Funeral Director Page 5A – The Madill Record – Thursday, December 31, 2020 The Madill Record

The Madill O pinion Record (USPS #324660) Dorman: It really is a wonderful life Successor to the Oakland (I.T.) News, established 1895; he remains to preserve the family dealing with some form of depression ference in others’ lives, at some level. Madill, (I.T.) News, By Joe Dorman business, then for the love of his from isolation, economics, or fear, When reflecting, look at the good you Marshall County News-Democrat, soulmate, Mary. this movie helped me appreciate how have done and realize the more you The Madill Times, The Marshall County Enterprise, Quarantining during this time of As George is about to jump from a each of us can make a difference in do, the better the return. The Kingston Messenger, COVID-19 has provided opportuni- bridge, his guardian angel, Clarence, our communities. Simply reaching In the final scene, we see George’s Red River Dairy Farmer (Kingston), ties to watch some turns the tables on him and creates out to a lonely friend, reassuring a friends coming to his rescue as all the Red River Farmer (Kingston), movies that I have a scenario where George rescues child who feels the strain this time is good he had done returned to him. and the Marshall County News. always wanted to Clarence. While they are drying off, creating, or merely showing kindness We do not know what tomorrow, or see. One of those Clarence has the inspiration to show to someone who hasn’t felt it could 2021, may bring; but, we do know that Published Weekly at 211 Plaza, George what his family, friends, and make all the difference. whatever may come, we can endure Madill, Oklahoma 73446. is “It’s a Wonder- Periodicals postage paid ful Life,” starring the town would have looked like if It is not just George Bailey who is it better if we all help one another. at Madill, Oklahoma 73446. Jimmy Stewart it hadn’t been for all his good deeds living a wonderful life. We see that Happy New Year, and may the bless- POSTMASTER: and Donna Reed. over the years. all who give of themselves make the ings of peace and prosperity be yours. About OICA: Send address changes to I hate to admit So, Clarence makes Bedford Falls world better and live a wonderful life. The Oklahoma In- The Madill Record, 211 Plaza, that it took me appear as though George had never Thankfully, George Bailey had a stitute for Child Advocacy was estab- Madill, OK 73446. Dorman until I was 50 to been born. George and the audience guardian angel to show him the way. lished in 1983 by a group of citizens watch and appre- see this dark reflection of the - pic Many others considering suicide do seeking to create a strong advocacy Managing Editor turesque town, transformed by Old not have such a savior. According network that would provide a voice Shalene White ciate this classic. Seeing it now for the first time also was very timely with Man Potter’s greed and desire for to a recent article in Roll Call, the for the needs of children and youth in Office Manager all that is facing the world. always more without the kind and National Alliance on Mental Illness Oklahoma, particularly those in the Summer Bryant Most of you know the story: George giving George’s counterbalance. This reports its HelpLine has seen a 65 state’s care and those growing up amid Bailey, played by Stewart, has so vision, and Clarence’s explanation, percent increase in calls and emails poverty, violence, abuse and neglect, Advertising Rep. reminds George of all the good he has since March. disparities, or other situations that put JeSSie PearSon many problems that he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christ- done and inspired. The movie shows If you are having desperate their lives and future at risk. Our mis- Contributors mas! As the angels discuss George, what one caring person can mean to thoughts and are in Oklahoma, please sion statement: “Creating awareness, Janlee hoPPerS a community and the people in it. dial 211 to visit someone who can as- taking action and changing policy to m h we see his life in flashback. Through ichael aggerty the years, George has aspirations to Most importantly, it is a wonderful sist you. Suicide should never be an improve the health, safety, and well- JameS BoWSer life George is living. option because, like George Bailey, being of Oklahoma’s children.” B S moving from his small hometown and rent mith seeking a life of adventure. At first, In this season, when most of us are each of us has made a positive dif- Sam Jordan crockett uBer Circulation tim BoWSer Cole: Delivering safe and effective vaccines MAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Marshall County $44.00 per Year By Tom Cole agencies – including the Department and testing data in a public setting vaccines proving at least 94 percent Elsewhere in Okla. $52.00 per Year of Health and Human Services and before making a recommendation. effective in preventing sickness from While 2020 has certainly been Department of Defense – and phar- Moreover, for a vaccine candidate exposure to COVID-19. In fact, this Elsewhere in the U.S $60.00 per Year one of the most challenging years maceutical companies. 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Second, it must be reason- messenger RNA vaccines trigger an • News: 12 noon, Monday the world is still the same time as regulatory approval able to believe that the illness can be immune response, which produces • Display Ads: 12 noon, Monday reeling from the and preparation for mass production. prevented, diagnosed or treated by antibodies and then protects against destruction caused • Classifieds: 12 noon, Monday Delivering a vaccine in record time using the product. Third, the known infection if the real virus enters the • Legal Ads: 12 noon, Monday by the coronavirus has led some to have concerns about and potential benefits of using the body. pandemic, glim- Cole safety. However, I want to assure product must outweigh the known At the recommendation of the Of- CONTACT US mers of hope are you that the accelerated turnaround and potential risks. 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STATE SENATOR David Bullard (R-6) Mullin it over: Mythbusting the vaccine [email protected] State Capitol, Room 533A By Markwayne Mullin and whether people will be forced to medical product during a declared 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. get it. I want to set the record straight emergency. The FDA has already Fact: The federal government is Oklahoma City, OK 73105 This week, the first COVID-19 on some of the most common concerns issued numerous EUAs in response not forcing you to get the COVID-19 405-521-5586 vaccines are being distributed about the COVID-19 vaccine. to the COVID-19 pandemic and will vaccine. Health care is a personal STATE REPRESENTATIVE to Oklahoma and consider the Moderna COVID-19 vac- choice and every individual has the across the country. cine candidate this week. right to choose whether getting the Tommy Hardin (R-49) President Trump’s Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine vaccine or not is right for them. [email protected] work and commit- is not safe. Myth: COVID-19 vaccines used The approval of the Pfizer vac- State Capitol Room 323 ment to Operation fetal tissue to be developed. cine for emergency use is a historic 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Warp Speed, have Fact: Vaccines approved by the achievement and a step forward in Oklahoma City, OK 73105 ensured that we FDA are safe and effective. Just Fact: The Pfizer and Moderna getting back to normal life. Thanks 405-557-7383 are now closer than because the vaccine was developed vaccines did not use fetal cells in the to President Trump’s steadfast work, ever to defeating quickly does not mean corners were production of the vaccines. it was approved five times faster than MARSHALL COUNTY this invisible en- cut on safety. The Pfizer vaccine has the fastest vaccine development in COMMISSIONERS emy. There have Mullin an Emergency Use Authorization Myth: The federal government history and now is well on its way 100 Plaza, Room 106 been many things (EUA) and under an EUA, the FDA will force citizens to get the CO- to protecting the most vulnerable Madill, OK 73446 said about the vaccine regarding its authorizes the use of an unapproved VID-19 vaccine. among us. 580-795-3165 safety, the process of developing it, Don Salty Melton, District #1 [email protected] 580-795-2793 Letters Policy Stated Joshua Cantrell, District #2 [email protected] The Madill Record accepts letters to the editor on virtually any Opinions for or against a political candidate, or questions, in the 580-795-5222 subject. All letters must be signed and the phone number of the letter’s weeks preceding an election, will not be published as letters because Chris Duroy, District #3 author must be provided for verification purposes. they would be considered political advertising. Email letters to sha- [email protected] We reserve the right to edit, or refuse, letters which may be libelous. [email protected]. 580-564-2119 Page 6A – The Madill Record – Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Madill Record Current events Madill Restaurant Owners Expand Operation To Texas

By Sam Jordan “We were not seeking to locations across the south and Fast forward to 2014, the so hard to open, especially with newest location. Combs added purchase a restaurant at the west. Most of the restaurants Combs family is bringing a so many out of work due to the that they are anticipating An idea born approximately time,” Combs said. were based in the Phoenix, spirited life back into the Hobo pandemic. The Combs said opening other locations slowly seven years ago has grown into It was “a God offered op- Ariz. area. Joe’s name and with it a vision they give God “all of the credit and gradually and continue to another state, with the recent portunity” that has given the The Hobo Joe’s franchise of once again growing the ap- for blessing them” when they build the legacy of Hobo Joe’s opening of a second location of family the chance to be able to was a chain of popular diners petites of its customers near opened nearly two months ago. that will be a lasting favorite. Hobo Joe’s. work together with Chance’s that began in the 1960’s. and far. Nearly 110,000 restaurants Combs said their motto is Chance and Cortnie Combs parents. Each location had a statue When the Combs family were not able to be open, when “Relax, Rewind, You’re Liv- opened Hobo Joe’s in 2014 in “Just Serve The Commu - of Hobo Joe outside of each decided that it was time to the pandemic hit in March. ing On Hobo Time” and they Madill, and the business has nity” has been that common location, similar to the Big venture into opening the sec- Overall, the Hobo Joe’s two love listening to stories from been a huge success. With goal from the beginning and Boy restaurants around the ond location, careful thought locations have approximately customers. the generous support of its they continue to live by that United States. The statues of went into finding that perfect seventy employees. Typically, They want “to cater to fami- patrons, it has allowed the goal nearly seven years later. Hobo Joe ranged from a typical location. a restaurant loses money when lies”, especially when life is so couple to open a second loca- The restaurant in Madill five-foot version to some being After doing extensive re- it first opens because the es - busy for families. tion in Denison, Texas, just off started off in what is now the as tall as twenty-five feet tall. search, and discovering the tablishment must first build The couple said that Mar- of U.S. 69/75. parking lot. When the current The restaurants later became growth area of Denison, it was a customer base. shall County people are “amaz- The duo said they were not building was constructed, they a part of the Humpty Dumpty the logical location. Combs said that was not ing people” and have really actively looking for a chain, it later moved completely into the Restaurant chain in the 1970’s. The idea of opening the the case with the Denison been supportive of the success just fell in their lap and it was existing location. The last known Hobo Joe’s Denison location and providing location, and “that they did that has helped the restaurant too good of an opportunity to Years ago, Hobo Joe’s was Restaurant was in Cotton- jobs for many people was one not lose money in their firstbe able to grow. pass up. a franchise restaurant with wood, Ariz. in 2011. of the top reasons they pushed month” of operation with the Clothing Ministry Is Growing In Madill By Sam Jordan kids, with limited incomes. there are numerous volunteers the need for such a ministry overwhelmed with clothing amount of time each month. Also, with the coronavirus from within the church family, and with the help of Earley donations. But she said she Although, if someone has an A clothing ministry that placing additional strains on that give their time to help and others, had a newly con- considers that issue a bless- emergency due to a fire or other has been in operation for years families to provide adequate with the distribution of clothes, structed building erected on ing and explained that the tragedy, the clothing house has a clean and fresh look that clothing essential for daily shoes and other essentials each the property Southwest of the ministry does not want to see has the ability to open outside gives them more room and lives, the organization is an month. church sanctuary hall. any child or family go without of the two days per month to opportunity of serving more asset. The clothing house is typi- Previously, the clothing adequate clothing for daily use. assist needs. people. Customers can go into the cally open on the second and ministry operated out of Typically, about 75 or so The great thing for the cus- The First Baptist Church store and shop, just like if theyfourth Saturdays of each several houses nearby, but individuals come through tomers is that items are free. of Madill Clothing House has are at a regular store and pick month. However, they were not with the new location and the the doors each time they are Earley said “that everything a lot more room that will give what they need. There is no open on December 26, because expansive size of the clothing open. However, the need can that is given, is passed along the staff an ability of being cost for the clothing either, it of the Christmas holiday. house, the organization can sometimes be greater than to bless others” and has been more organized and efficient. is completely free. However, Pastor Randy Kendricks of offer more selections to the that number. When the doors a true blessing indeed. Karla Earley manages the donations of good clothing and First Baptist Church of Ma- customers. are unlocked, there is usually a The clothing house is lo- operation and said she feels accessories help provide the dill is a big supporter of the The clothing house always long line awaiting the clothing cated on West Burney Street that the ministry is a huge essential growth of the cloth- ministry and can be found in takes donations, whether it is house’s wares. in downtown Madill. help to many people, especially ing house. the clothing house helping out items or monetary donations. The clothing house is typi- grandparents who are raising Earley said she is proud that when it is open. Kendricks saw According to Earley, they are cally only opened a short The Madill Record Dave says Ken Coleman is the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show and #1 national Dave Ramsey is a seven- Each one of us needs some- best-selling author. 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The Madill Record Local and area REVIEW than quarterly meetings in System reporting sity when NonDoc published for the University of Oklahoma (Continued from page 2A) 2021. Prosecutor declines to a story detailing the allega- and the state of Oklahoma.” During a December meet- Stitt names Ryan Walters seek charges for David tions of Jess Eddy, a former ing, the board approved correc- new secretary of education Boren, Tripp Hall classroom aide to Boren who ‘What are we supposed actions tive actions for Epic Blended Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt The special prosecutor ap- said the former governor and to do now?’: High school During an October meet- surrounding non-compliance announced the nomination of pointed to investigate former U.S. senator came onto him graduates end anticlimac- ing, Community Strategies, issues found federal pro- former state teacher of the year OU President David Boren, multiple times, kissed him and tic senior year the governing board for Epic grams monitoring. Issues Ryan Walters to be his new sec- left, and former OU Vice touched him inappropriately. COVID-19 affected a lot Charter Schools, approved of non-compliance included retary of education Thursday, President Tripp Hall, right, The details of the Jones Day in the education world this a motion to begin their firstdiscrepancies in reporting re- Sept. 10, 2020. (NonDoc) announced Tuesday, Oct. 20, report remain private other year, including the senior round of corrective actions fol- garding low-income students, On Sept. 10, Gov. Kevin 2020, that no charges would than the revelation that “six years of high schoolers across lowing the investigative audit. a lack of teacher knowledge Stitt nominated Ryan Walters, be sought. (NonDoc) witnesses” described scenarios Oklahoma. The corrective actions in- of homeless requirements a former state teacher of the involving Boren consistent A May report from Non- cluded: and identification procedures, year finalist and executive In October, the special pros- with Eddy’s story. Doc looked at how seniors at Amending the intercom- under-identifying and provid- director of the reform group ecutor appointed to consider Eddy said Hall also had Norman North, Deer Creek, pany agreement between ing inadequate services to Every Kid Counts Oklahoma, the investigation into alleged touched him inappropriately, Hartshorne, Santa Fe South One-on-One and Blended to English-learning students and as the new Oklahoma Secre- sexual misconduct by former and a University Club em- and Collinsville adjusted to require board approval for all failure to provide services to tary of Education. OU President David Boren ployee named Levi Hilliard an unexpected ending to their payments between schools students in special education The role of the secretary of and former OU Vice President detailed multiple allegations of high school careers. Amending the operating programs. education is to advance the Tripp Hall decided not to seek a unwanted sexual advances by agreement between schools Corrective actions sur- governor’s education policy grand jury criminal indictment Hall. Another OU student also College students adjust and Epic Youth Services to rounding federal programs initiatives regarding common against either man. made allegations against Hall. to online classes amid pan- require board approval to monitoring include: education, higher education In March 2019, both Boren “This saga and this anxiety demic online classes more specifically set forth how Retraining staff on home- and career technology centers. and Hall became the subject and the hurt that it caused to When COVID-19 hit in Learning Fund and manage- less identification and services The position is also responsible of an Oklahoma State Bureau the Borens is now over, and I’m March, universities around the ment fees are calculated Creating more clear proce- for working with the State of Investigation inquiry into very pleased with that,” said nation moved classes online Instructing the internal dures to direct the utilization Board of Education, college allegations that they kissed, Clark Brewster, an attorney and began cancelling spring auditor to ensure invoices are of funds for homeless students and university boards of re- touched and otherwise pur- who represented both Boren graduations. While the adjust- issued and paid in a timely Outlining procedures for gents or trustees, the Officesued sexual encounters with and Hall. “The sun comes up ment may have been stressful matter identifying English-learning of Educational Quality and OU students and employees. this morning for them and they to students and faculty, some Requiring board approval students more thoroughly Accountability and the State Boren was already being in- are able to lead their lives like decided to look at the silver for any other financial trans- Revising procedures for Board of Career and Technol- vestigated by the Jones Day they should have with a degree linings. actions Oklahoma Cost Accounting ogy Education. law firm hired by the univer- of pride for what they’ve done Holding monthly rather Many Oklahomans still waiting on unemployment

before applicants can reply, mechanic — I think there are unemployment benefits for 11 which Zumwalt said makes three in the state — and it weeks. That payment is down it hard to compare numbers doesn’t matter how much from the $600 extra per week over time. money I have, you can’t get under the CARES Act. But she acknowledged that them,” she said. unemployment situations The Cost of Waiting caused by the COVID-19 pan- What is Being Done? demic created issues and case But for Flores and hundreds backlogs unlike the agency The good news is that the of other cash-strapped Oklaho- has faced. Oklahoma Employment Secu- mans who have been waiting “We’ve paid out more since rity Commission promises that for benefits, there is a cost. March this year than the en- help is on the way. Flores said her emotional Whitney Bryen • Oklahoma WWatchatch tire proceeding decade,” she Zumwalt said a number and financial struggles over Amanda Flores moved from Duncan to Oklahoma City in April to take advantage of more said. “We hit $3.7 billion (this of technical and procedural the past several months have month) and there are claims changes over the past sev- pushed her mental health to hhousingousing andand jobjob opportunitiesopportunities offeredoffered inin thethe city.city. ButBut withoutwithout unemploymentunemployment benefits,benefits, FFloreslores behind every dollar.” eral months have allowed the the brink. She’s also had to can'tcan't affordafford a carcar oror a cellcell phone,phone, whichwhich isis makingmaking itit difficultdifficult ttoo wworkork As a result, Zumwalt said agency to quicken its pace. forgo many normal household the agency is regularly able She said that progress is ex- expenses, including a cell pected to continue with regular phone that she says would help By Trevor Brown she’s waited while her claim 30. But that is still far from to pay out benefits within the three-week federal standard tweaks in the coming weeks. her find work, while she waits Oklahoma Watch has been put into adjudication. the state’s history of process- if it is a straight-forward ap- She said the agency is also to see if she’s eligible. “I have literally lost hope,” ing well over 85% of claims plication. But if it does go to looking to request legislative “I wish I was exaggerating, I After nearly five months, she said. “I really don’t know within that time frame before adjudication, she said it can changes this upcoming session wish this was just me being ex- Amanda Flores is tired of what to do and they’ve made it the pandemic. take longer. that would accelerate things. tra,” she said. “But I just can’t waiting. very clear that there’s nothing “So it’s unrealistic to meet This includes modernizing get any answers and that is The Oklahoma City resident I can do. And we are talking Why the Slow Down? the same criteria during a state statutes to allow the just the most frustrating part.” quit her job at Crest in July to about something I applied for pandemic that was established state to email, rather than Zumwalt said she reads take care of an ailing relative in July.” When asked why so many before the pandemic,” she said. physically mail, information emails each day from appli- who she didn’t want to move It doesn’t take long to find Oklahomans are waiting so “But do we try to do that, ab- to applicants or their former cants frustrated by the process into a nursing home amid the others with similar stories. long for their benefits— or solutely.” employers. or the long wait times. COVID-19 pandemic. Oklahoma made national at least to find out whether In addition to the technology But the biggest change is “It’s a tough position to be Flores hoped she would headlines this summer when they qualify — the Oklahoma limitations, Zumwalt said an- still a ways out – but not as in to have to say, ‘we are work- qualify for a “good cause” ex- thousands of Oklahomans Employment Security Com- other factor holding the agency long as previously thought. ing as fast as we can and we emption that would allow her camped out in the early morn- mission time and time again back is the lack of available and Even before the pandemic are trying to use data to make to collect unemployment ben- ing hours at mega-processing has pointed to its outdated experienced adjudicators who exposed the agency’s weak this go faster,’” she said. “But efits while she looked for a new events in Oklahoma City and infrastructure. process the applications and points, state officials were with that being said, there are job with more flexible hours. Tulsa in hopes of getting their The agency relies on a help determine ultimately if eyeing a five-year, $39 millionjust some issues that we have But since she applied for un- unemployment questions or mainframe run by a 60-year- someone is eligible. project that would overhaul to put through the process, employment later that month, problems fixed. old programming language Although the agency in- and modernize the employ- especially if an employer says all she has done is wait. Although the Oklahoma called COBOL that is difficult creased its staffing and havement agency’s mainframe. we shouldn’t get benefits. That She’s waited while her claim Employment Security Com- to automate, runs slowly and trained people who previously This is expected to dramati- is their right and we have to initially went into adjunction mission said it has added quick requires maintenance and up- were in other positions, she cally increase the state’s speed follow guidelines for that.” – a process where the state fixes to upgrade its computer dates from a shrinking pool of said this is the type of job and ability to process claims. Zumwalt added that she en- confirms that the claim is -jus systems, add staff and push workers with expertise on the that often requires skilled and The Oklahoma Employ- courages applicants to be their tified. She waited when through she claims faster than platform. experienced workers. Unfortu- ment Security Commission own advocates and continue to discovered an error that forced before, problems still linger. Shelley Zumwalt, who is nately, similar to programmers announced this fall that it stay in contact with the agency her to reapply in October. And On a near-daily basis, the executive director of the with COBOL experience, these hopes to complete the project over questions or issues. dozens offer up comments or Oklahoma Employment Secu- workers are in limited supply within 18 months, putting it on But for Flores, with ev- questions on one of at least rity Commission, said this is and in high demand across the schedule for completion in the ery passing week where she three Facebook groups — each particularly problematic when country. doesn’t get an answer, she said JOURNEY with over a thousand members processing claims adjudicated. first quarter of 2022. “These are people who really In addition to money ap- it’s just more time that she (Continued from page 1A) — devoted to helping Oklaho- These are applications that mastered processing an un- proved by the Legislature, can’t afford to wait on. mans with their unemploy- have been protested by the ap- employment claim,” Zumwalt the agency plans to use about “I know I’m not special and County in a better position. ment issues. Regularly one plicants’ former employer or said. “They have been at the $17 million from the first CO- that my case isn’t any more of the top complaints is the have been flagged for another Furthermore, with the com- agency for at least a decade VID-19 stimulus bill to pay for special than the next,” she said. weeks, or even months, that reason. petent staff of deputies and and they are the seasoned the upgrade. “But there has got to be some some wait for benefits. The state’s unemployment jailers, helps the residents professionals who know every Developments on the fed- kind of something that could Data also shows that issues, benefits are funded by employ- single thing about a claim and eral level could also boost get this process done quicker.” of Marshall County have a particularly the state’s abil- ers and the federal govern- really make knowledgeable Oklahoma’s ability to process Trevor Brown has been an safer experience with law ity to quickly process claims ment. Employers pay into a decisions.” Oklahoma Watch reporter enforcement. that go through arbitration, trust fund depending on how benefits in 2021. Zumwalt said adding work- President-elect Joe Biden since 2016. He covers poli- Yow said he chose Bridge- persist and that Oklahoma’s long they’ve been in business ers could help. Even if the has promised to establish an tics, elections, health policies wait times lag behind much and how many claims they’ve man because he feels they are Legislature approved extra unemployment “delivery team” and government accountabil- of the country. paid in the past. The amount like-minded when it comes to money to staff up, she said the that would help states. The ity issues. Call or text him at A PEW Charitable Trusts of unemployment tax paid by law enforcement. state likely still might not be team would also be authorized (630) 301-0589. Email him at study released earlier this employers is based on the con- able to recruit the right people to provide additional federal [email protected]. “Bridgeman is a good man month found that every state, dition of the state’s Unemploy- for the job. funds to states. Follow him on Twitter at @ who can not only help with with the exception of North ment Insurance trust fund. “Everyone who retired from Congress passed another tbrownokc calls but shares the same Dakota, Rhode Island and Because of increased claims in the agency as an adjudicator is stimulus package this week Paul Monies contributed to passion about all our com- Wyoming, failed to meet a fed- 2020, the state will raise the now working for us part-time that includes a $300 per week this story. eral standard that benefits be employer contribution rates munities in our county and and it’s like finding a Tesla extension to federal extended we both want to help our delivered to 87% of applicants in 2021. communities by being seen within three weeks. Zumwalt said it’s difficult to Oklahoma, where 51.7% of track exactly how long the typi- as much as we can through- claims arrived within three calunemployment benefits will out the county.” weeks, ranked the 12th slow- be paid out since the timeliness YEAR County made the decision to was such a huge success, that Yow noted that he is ex- est in the country as of Oct. 30. depends largely on whether it (Continued from page 1A) cancel the annual event and organizers decided to move it cited to serve his county as The most-up-to-date federal goes to arbitration or not. The just hold a donation only event to William Ray Park for easier he begins his new journey on statistics show that number state also reinstated a one- every time they visited. at an area retailer, collecting and a much safer access for all January 4, 2021. has risen to 59.2%, as of Nov. week waiting period in October Restaurants and other toys and money, that stayed concerned. businesses had to make ad- within Marshall County and Santa’s Elves is another justments on how they served used to help families. longtime event and has been their customers. It was not the The event is one of the larg- making a difference for nearly easiest task for the small busi- est events that helps ensure thirty years, had around 250 ness owners, but something children are able to have a joy- families getting much needed that was collectively overcame ful holiday season filled with love of food over the holidays. by providing services not typi- presents and helps with food Most of the food was dona- cally performed, such as curb for struggling families and se- tions from various businesses, side ordering. niors getting necessary items individuals and organizations With the new school year to help when family are not that stayed right here in Mar- Do you want the chance to see your name approaching, the question able to help with their needs. shall County. then loomed on whether or Once again, the pandemic A hefty ham, potatoes, and article in The Madill Record? not school would start on time did not hinder the organiza- vegetables and everything to Well, here’s your chance! or be delayed. Most districts tions that collect items for make a complete meal for the around the region offered one needy families. Another way holidays was given to each The Madill Record is holding an essay contest. of three options; in school, HFMC helped families in Mar- family. Over thirty volunteers remote learning or a blended shall County was a food dis- from various walks of life par- The winners will be spotlighted in one of our issues. approach of both types. Only tribution. HFMC, along with ticipated in the two-day event. Also, some winners will win a year’s a few interruptions have put First United Bank, teamed Now, as a tumultuous 2020 school on a strict remote learn- up to bring the Midwest Food begins to wrap up, many look subscription to The Madill Reocord. ing approach since the school Bank to Marshall County and forward to healing, prosperity, year began. distribute food in an event and the possibility of being All you have to do is write a 350 word essay on One other event was post- called Farm to Family. The able to experience life as once poned well ahead of its sched- first distribution took place lived it prior to 2020. “How the newspaper effected me during the pandemic,” uled time, was the Fill The beside the Marshall County But, also while learning and return to 211 Plaza in Madill by Sleigh event on the square in Health Department building how to be more creative and downtown Madill. Officials and had vehicles in line for the ability to adapt to change. January 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. from HOPE from Marshall nearly a mile long. The event S

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The Madill Record Holiday recipes Traditions and New Year resolutions

By Jedi Chef Stryker stemming from a Jewish cus- tom. Some believe it’s a symbol As the New Year rings in of emancipation for previously around the world and people enslaved African Americans, set their resolutions into who were officially freed on place, families gather around New Year's Day after the Civil the dinner table to partake in War. meals that are not only tasty While there are many roots but steeped in traditions and for the black-eyed pea, its legends of wealth and good symbolism of good luck and fortune. fortune seems to be a staple Many places around the in everyone’s pot. This simple world follow traditions with legume demonstrates humility food from folklore. In Spain, and a lack of vanity. it’s grapes, tamales in Mexico, The humble nature of the breads and cakes throughout black-eyed pea is echoed by Germany and the Netherlands, the old expression, “Eat poor and pickled herring in Poland on New Year's, and eat fat the to gain abundance. rest of the year.” A common In Japan, Soba noodles are side dish to accompany the new thought to represent long life, year meal is greens or cabbage and here in the US, it’s the generally believed to usher in mighty black-eyed pea and money and wealth due to the cabbage. This New Year Food color of the leafy accomplice. has quite a bit of speculation Here are a few great south- surrounding its origins. ern recipes to bring in a tasty Historians believe it’s been new year full of luck and a tradition for over 1500 years wealth. Hopping Johns

INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning stock, water, bay leaf, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Cajun seasoning, and salt. Stir 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vin- to combine and bring to a boil, 2 stalks celery, diced in 1/4-inch egar about 5 minutes. pieces (about 1 cup) 3.Reduce heat, cover, and cook 1 medium yellow onion, diced PREPARATIONS for one hour or until black eyed small (about 1 cup) peas are tender. 1 green pepper, diced small Steamed white rice and 4.Remove ham hock, take meat (about 2 cups) chopped green onion off the bone, shred it, and stir 2 cloves garlic, minced 1.In a large pot, heat oil over the meat into the soup. Stir in 1-pound dried black-eyed peas, medium heat. Add celery, apple cider vinegar. soaked overnight and rinsed (2 onion, green pepper and cook, 5.If needed, cook for an addi- cups dry) stirring frequently for 7-8 tional 15 minutes with cover 1 ham hock minutes, or until onion is off to thicken soup, as desired. 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken translucent. Add garlic and 6.Serve in a shallow bowl stock continue to cook for 1 minute with steamed white rice and 1 cup water or until fragrant. garnished with sliced green 1 bay leaf 2.Add soaked and rinsed black onions. 1 teaspoon dried thyme eyed peas, ham hock, chicken Fried cabbage and bacon

Ingredient

1 (12 ounce) package bacon ¼ cup bacon drippings 1 small head cabbage, cored and finely chopped ground black pepper to taste

PREPARATIONS

Cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.Cook and stir cabbage in hot bacon drippings over medium heat until cabbage wilts, 5 to 7 minutes. Crumble bacon over cabbage. Stir and simmer until bacon is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with black pepper.

A keeper for holiday dessert trays

From Metro Digest Kitchens. cocoa and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles The holiday season is a time Toffee Cheesecake Bars coarse crumbs. Press in the when families across the globe bottom of an ungreased 13-inch look forward to the traditions Makes 21⁄2 dozen x 9-inch baking dish. Bake at they’ve passed down from gen- 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes or eration to generation. Holiday 1 cup all-purpose flour until set. baking is one such tradition in 3⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2. In a large bowl, beat cream many families. 1⁄3 cup baking cocoa cheese until fluffy. Add the From cookies and pies to 1⁄2 cup cold butter milk, eggs and vanilla; beat brittles and fudge, there’s 1 8-ounce package reduced-fat until smooth. Stir in 3⁄4 cup no shortage of sweet treats cream cheese toffee bits. Pour over crust. come the holiday season. But 1 14-ounce can sweetened Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer who’s recipe collection couldn’t condensed milk or until center is almost set. benefit from another delicious 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3. Cool on a wire rack for 15 addition? That’s just what can 1 teaspoon vanilla extract minutes. Sprinkle with re- be found in “Toffee Cheesecake 11⁄4 cups milk chocolate maining toffee bits; cool com- Bars” from “Taste of Home English toffee bits, divided pletely. Cover and refrigerate Healthy Cooking Cookbook” for 8 hours overnight. (RDA Enthusiast Brands) by 1. In a small bowl, combine the Taste of Home/Reader’s the flour, confectioners’ sugar, Appetizers add pop to cocktail parties

From Metro for an ideal hors d’oeuvres for 1 tablespoon lime juice smooth. Pour sauce into slow New Year’s Eve celebrations. 2 teaspoons Dijon mus- cooker. Set aside People near and far eagerly tard 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in await December 31 so they can Chicken Meatballs With 2 tablespoons vegetable large skillet over medium-high welcome the arrival of a new Chipotle-Honey Sauce oil, divided heat. Working in batches, cook year. The final day of the year is Makes 12 servings (4 meat- meatballs, turning to brown on a key dates on social calendars, balls each) 1. Line two baking sheets all sides, transferring batches and most individuals gather with parchment paper. Com- to slow cooker as they are with friends or family members 2 pounds ground chick- bine chicken, eggs, bread finished. Add additional table- to count down to midnight. en crumbs, cilantro, lime juice, spoon of oil to skillet as needed Foods and beverages are 2 eggs, lightly beaten garlic, 1 tablespoon adobo for second and subsequent important components of New 1⁄3 cup plain dry bread sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt in batches. Year’s Eve gatherings, no mat- crumbs medium bowl; mix well. Form 4. When all meatballs have ter how many guests are in 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh mixture into 48 meatballs. been added to slow cooker, stir attendance. Finger foods and cilantro Place meatballs in single lay- gently to coat all meatballs. easy-to-share appetizers are 2 tablespoons fresh lime ers on prepared baking sheets. Cover; cook on high 3 to 4 hours ideal snacks to pair with cock- juice Cover with plastic wrap; chill or until meatballs are no longer tails or glasses of bubbly. This 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 hour. pink in centers. PC20C546 recipe for “Chicken Meatballs 1 4-ounce can chipotle 2. Combine remaining 1⁄2 With Chipotle-Honey Sauce” peppers in adobo sauce, divided teaspoon salt, 2 to 3 chipotle from “Crock•Pot 365 Year- 11⁄2 teaspoonssalt, divided peppers, honey, chicken broth, Round Recipes” (Publications 3⁄4 cup honey tomato paste, lime juice, and International, Ltd.) from the 1⁄3 cup chicken broth Dijon mustard in blender or Crock•Pot Kitchens can make 1⁄3 cup tomato paste food processor. Process until Thursday, December 31, 2020 – The Madill Record – Page 1B SPORSPORTSThe Madill RecordTS Young football player with Texoma ties dies By Shalene White Jordan had a football future his infectious smile and posi- Jordan leaves behind. “He was a light, always with [email protected] ahead of him, because the inci- tive attitude. “Ty’s personality and smile a smile on his face. One of the dent occurred just one day after Ruth V. Watkins, Utah were infectious and he made a hardest working and most Ty Jordan, a 19-year-old he was named Pac-12’s New- University President, tweeted huge impact on our program in humble guys we’ve seen come running back for the Univer- comer of the Year. Jordan went about Jordan and what he the short time he was with us,” through this program. We love sity of Utah died on December to West Mesquite High School meant to everybody at the Whittingham said. “He leaves you, Ty.” 26, 2020 after an accidental and rushed 1,236 yards and 16 university. an indelible mark on each of us A makeshift memorial was shooting. A representative of touchdowns in his junior year. “On behalf of the entire and our thoughts and prayers created to allow teammates the Denton Police Department His senior year, he ran for 453 University of Utah, our love go out to his family and friends. and classmates to share their in Denton, Texas said officers yards on 77 carries and had 41 and condolences to Ty Jordan’s From the bottom of our hearts, feelings about the loss of Jor- were dispatched to a residence receptions for 378 yards. He family, friends, teammates and all of us in the Utah Football dan. Currently, it has a photo of in the 1100 block of Avenue B. scored a combined total of 11 coaches,” Watkins tweeted Family want to say we love you Jordan, with “#LLTJ” written Jordan was found with a touchdowns (seven rushing, Saturday. “We are devastated Ty and may you rest in peace.” on it. The hashtag stands for Courtesy photo single gunshot wound and four receiving). He had initially by this heartbreaking news. To Whittingham said he knew “Long Live Ty Jordan.” People Ty Jordan, a star running back transported to Denton Re- verbally committed to playing watch Ty on the field was to be when he first saw Jordan that who were touched by Jordan for the University of Utah died gional Medical Center four for the Texas Longhorns, but thrilled by his athleticism and there was something special have left several items on the from an accidental gunshot miles away. The medical staff changed his mind and signed talent. Rest In Peace, Ty.” about him. makeshift memorial to serve on December 26, 2020. He did everything to try and save with the Utah Utes instead. Even Utes Coach Kyle Whit- “We knew he would be great as a gesture of love for the had just been named Pac-12’s him, but unfortunately, Jordan Many people who knew tingham gave his condolences before he even set foot on our football player who was taken passed away. Jordan have spoken up about and spoke about the emptiness campus,” Whittingham said. way too soon. Newcomer of the Year that day prior to the accident. This week in history: Cricket players get knighted

By Shalene White Dallas Cowboys 26-3 Georgia Tech beats #8 Missis- beats Washington, 20-19 Tech beats Tulsa, 20-18 1954 Rose & Cotton Bowl are [email protected] 1972 39th Sugar Bowl: #2 sippi State, 49-34 1927 Brooklyn announces 1944 10th Orange Bowl: LSU 1st sport colorcasts Oklahoma beats #5 Penn 2015 82nd Orange Bowl: #1 release of future Baseball beats Texas A&M, 19-14 1954 40th Rose Bowl: #3 Michi- December 31 State, 14-0 Clemson beats #4 Oklahoma, Hall of Fame outfielder Zack1945 31st Rose Bowl: #7 gan State beats #5 UCLA, 1973 Johan Cruyff chosen 37-17 Wheat after 18 consecutive Southern California beats #12 28-20 1906 Australasian Champion- European Football Player of 2017 Cleveland Browns crash seasons with Robins; Wheat Tennessee, 25-0 1954 20th Sugar Bowl: #8 ships Men's Tennis, Christ- the Year to a 28-24 loss to Pittsburgh hits .324 in final season with1945 11th Sugar Bowl: #11 Georgia Tech beats #10 West church, NZ: All-NZ final; 1973 Australian Open Wom- Steelers at Heinz Field to Philadelphia A's Duke beats Alabama, 29-26 Virginia, 42-19 Antony Wilding beats Francis en's Tennis: Australian Evonne become only the 2nd team in 1927 13th Rose Bowl: Stanford 1945 11th Orange Bowl: Tulsa 1954 20th Orange Bowl: #4 Fisher 6-0, 6-4, 6-4 Goolagong Cawley beats Chris NFL history to finish season ties Alabama, 7-7 beats #13 Georgia Tech, 26-12 Oklahoma beats #1 Maryland, 1918 Kid Gleason replaces Evert 7-6, 4-6, 6-0 for her first with 0-16 record 1929 15th Rose Bowl: Georgia 1946 32nd Rose Bowl: #2 7-0 Pants Rowland as White Sox of 4 home singles titles 2018 Houston guard James Tech beats California, 8-7 (Roy Alabama beats #11 Southern 1955 41st Rose Bowl: #1 Ohio manager 1973 40th Sugar Bowl: #3 Harden scores 43 points in Riegels runs 60 yds the wrong California, 34-14 State beats #17 Southern Cali- 1920 Roy Park makes 1st-ball Notre Dame beats #1 Alabama, Rockets' 113-101 win over way with fumble recovery) 1946 12th Sugar Bowl: #5 fornia, 20-7 duck in only Test Cricket inn, 24-23 Memphis Grizzlies; 4th 1930 16th Rose Bowl: Southern Oklahoma State beats #7 Saint 1955 21st Sugar Bowl: #5 Navy v Eng at MCG 1974 New York Yankees sign straight NBA game with 40+ California beats Pittsburgh, Mary's (CA), 33-13 beats #6 Mississippi, 21-0 1920 International Lawn Ten- Cy Young Award winner Jim points and 8th straight with 47-11 1946 12th Orange Bowl: Miami 1955 21st Orange Bowl: #14 nis Challenge, Auckland, NZ: "Catfish" Hunter for 5 years for 35+; joins Oscar Robertson as 1931 17th Rose Bowl: Alabama (FL) beats #16 Holy Cross, 13-6 Duke beats Nebraska, 34-7 Bill Johnson & Bill Tilden a record $3.75 million from the only player with at least 35 beats Washington State, 24-0 1947 33rd Rose Bowl: #5 Il- 1957 43rd Rose Bowl: #3 Iowa (US) beat Norman Brookes & Oakland A's points & 5 assists in 8 straight 1932 18th Rose Bowl: Southern linois beats #4 UCLA, 45-14 beats #10 Oregon State, 35-19 Gerald Patterson (Australasia) 1974 Australian Open Wom- games California beats Tulane, 21-12 1947 13th Sugar Bowl: #3 1957 23rd Sugar Bowl: #11 6-4, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 for an unas- en's Tennis: Australian Evonne 1934 20th Rose Bowl: Colum- Georgia beats #9 North Caro- Baylor beats #2 Tennessee, sailable 3-0 lead; ends 5-0 Goolagong Cawley retains her January 1 bia beats Stanford, 7-0 lina, 20-10 13-7 1921 Australasian Champi- title; beats Martina Navrati- 1935 21st Rose Bowl: Alabama 1947 13th Orange Bowl: #10 1957 23rd Orange Bowl: #20 onships Men's Tennis, Perth: lova of Czechoslovakia 6-3, 6-2 1838 1st official horse race in beats Stanford, 29-13 Rice beats #7 Tennessee, 8-0 Colorado beats #19 Clemson, Australian Rhys Gemmell 1974 41st Sugar Bowl: #8 South Australia-Adelaide 1935 1st Sugar Bowl: Tulane 1948 Australian cricket master 27-21 beats countryman Alf Hede- Nebraska beats #18 Florida, 1902 1st Rose Bowl, Tourna- beats Temple, 20-14 batsman Don Bradman scores 1958 44th Rose Bowl: #2 Ohio man 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 13-10 ment Park, Pasadena, Califor- 1935 1st Orange Bowl: Buck- 132 on first day of 3rd Test v State beats Oregon, 10-7 1945 Bradman scores 112, his 1974 Ballon d'Or: Ajax forward nia: Michigan beats Stanford, nell beats Miami (FL), 26-0 India; follows up with 127no 1958 24th Sugar Bowl: #7 Mis- 1st post-War century, SA v Johan Cruyff wins back-to- 49-0; MVP: Neil Snow, Michi- 1936 22nd Rose Bowl: Stanford in 2nd innings; Australia wins sissippi beats #11 Texas, 39-7 Aust Services back awards, and his 3rd over- gan, FB beats SMU, 7-0 by 233 1958 24th Orange Bowl: #4 1950 Jockeys Bill Shoemaker all, for best European football 1907 Joe Gans lands a devas- 1936 2nd Sugar Bowl: TCU 1948 34th Rose Bowl: #2 Oklahoma beats #16 Duke, & Joe Culmone set record of player ahead of Bayern Munich tating right to the head of Ca- beats LSU, 3-2 Michigan beats #8 Southern 48-21 388 wins in a year defender Franz Beckenbauer nadian challenger Kid Herman 1936 2nd Orange Bowl: Catho- California, 49-0 1959 45th Rose Bowl: #2 Iowa 1952 41st Davis Cup: Australia and Legia Warsaw midfielder to retain his world lightweight lic University beats Missis- 1948 14th Sugar Bowl: #5 beats #16 California, 38-12 beats USA in Adelaide (4-1) Kazimierz Deyna boxing title with an 8th round sippi, 20-19 Texas beats #6 Alabama, 27-7 1959 25th Sugar Bowl: #1 LSU 1952 Danny Nardico stops 1975 42nd Sugar Bowl: #3 Ala- knockout in Tonopah, Nevada 1937 23rd Rose Bowl: #3 Pitts- 1948 14th Orange Bowl: #10 beats #12 Clemson, 7-0 former world middleweight bama beats #7 Penn State, 13-6 1908 Jack Hobbs makes his in- burgh beats #5 Washington, Georgia Tech beats #12 Kan- 1959 25th Orange Bowl: #5 champion Jake LaMotta in 7 1977 Australian Open Men's ternational debut in England's 21-0 sas, 20-14 Oklahoma beats #9 Syracuse, rounds in a light heavyweight Tennis: American Vitas Geru- 2nd Test win over Australia at 1937 3rd Sugar Bowl: Santa 1949 35th Rose Bowl: #7 North- 21-6 non-title bout in Coral Gables, laitis wins his first and only the MCG, scoring 83 and 28 Clara beats LSU, 21-14 western beats #4 California, 1960 46th Rose Bowl: #8 Florida; LaMotta is knocked Grand Slam event; beats in his two innings. Goes onto 1937 3rd Orange Bowl: #14 20-14 Washington beats #6 Wiscon- down for the only time in his Englishman John Lloyd 6-3, become the leading run scorer Duquesne beats Mississippi 1949 15th Sugar Bowl: #5 sin, 44-8 career, his corner stopping 7-6, 5-7, 3-6, 6-2 and century maker in 1st-class State, 13-12 Oklahoma beats #3 North 1960 26th Sugar Bowl: #2 Mis- fight after the round 1980 NY Islanders greatest cricket history. 1938 24th Rose Bowl: #2 Cali- Carolina, 14-6 sissippi beats #3 LSU, 21-0 1953 42nd Davis Cup: Austra- shutout margin (9-0) vs Chi- 1909 American Robert Fowler fornia beats #4 Alabama, 13-0 1949 15th Orange Bowl: Texas 1960 26th Orange Bowl: #5 lia beats USA in Melbourne cago Black Hawks runs then world record mara- 1938 4th Sugar Bowl: Santa beats #8 Georgia, 41-28 Georgia beats #18 Missouri, (3-2) 1984 Test Cricket debut of thon (2:52:45.4) at Yonkers, Clara beats LSU, 6-0 1949 Arguably cricket's great- 14-0 1958 47th Davis Cup: USA Mohammad Azharuddin, v NY 1938 4th Orange Bowl: Auburn est ever batsman, ex-Austra- 1961 Briggs Stadium, home beats Australia in Brisbane England at Calcutta 1910 England cricket under- beats Michigan State, 6-0 lian captain Don Bradman is of baseball's Detroit Tigers (3-2) 1988 Pittsburgh NHL center hand bowler George Simpson- 1939 25th Rose Bowl: #7 knighted; first time a cricketer is officially renamed Tigers 1958 Bill Shoemaker 1st jockey Mario Lemieux accounts for Hayward takes 6-43 on debut Southern California beats #3 is bestowed with the honour Stadium to win national riding champi- all his team's goals in Penguins with underarm lobs in 1st Test Duke, 7-3 solely for his contribution to 1962 48th Rose Bowl: #6 Min- onship 4X 8-6 win over the NJ Devils; against South Africa in Johan- 1940 26th Rose Bowl: #3 the game nesota beats #16 UCLA, 21-3 1961 National Football League famously scores 5 goals, each in nesburg; SA wins by 19 runs Southern California beats #2 1962 28th Sugar Bowl: #1 Ala- Championship, City Stadium, a different way: even strength, 1913 Australasian Champion- Tennessee, 1-0 bama beats #9 Arkansas, 10-3 Green Bay: Green Bay Packers power play, shorthanded, pen- ships Men's Tennis, Hastings, 1940 6th Sugar Bowl: #1 Texas 1962 28th Orange Bowl: #4 shutout NY Giants 37-0; first alty shot and empty net; also NZ: Irishman James Cecil A&M beats #5 Tulane, 14-13 LSU beats #7 Colorado, 25-7 of 5 NFL titles won in 7-sea- 3 assists Parke beats Alfred Beamish of 1940 6th Orange Bowl: #16 1963 49th Rose Bowl: #1 son span by Packers and head 1989 Jockey Kent Desormeaux England 3-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 Georgia Tech beats #6 Mis- Southern California beats #2 coach, Vince Lombardi sets record with 598 wins in 1916 2nd Rose Bowl, Tourna- souri, 21-7 Wisconsin, 42-37 1962 American Basketball a year ment Park, Pasadena, Califor- 1941 27th Rose Bowl: #2 Stan- 1963 29th Sugar Bowl: #3 Mis- League announces suspension 1991 Daniel R McCarthy nia: Washington State beats ford beats #7 Nebraska, 21-13 sissippi beats #6 Arkansas, of operation elected NY Yankee managing Brown, 14-0; MVP: Carl Dietz, 1941 7th Sugar Bowl: #4 Bos- 17-13 1966 Test Cricket debut of general partner Washington State ton College beats #6 Tennes- 1963 29th Orange Bowl: #5 Bishen Singh Bedi, India v WI 1991 J Donald Crump resigned 1917 3rd Rose Bowl, Tourna- see, 19-13 Alabama beats #8 Oklahoma, Calcutta, 2-92 as CFL Commissioner ment Park, Pasadena, Califor- 1941 7th Orange Bowl: #9 17-0 1967 1st NBA game at Great 1995 Matthew Elliott scores nia: Oregon beats Pennsylva- Mississippi State beats #13 1964 50th Rose Bowl: #3 Il- Western Forum, LA Lakers separate cricket century same nia, 14-0; MVP: John Beckett, Georgetown, 14-7 linois beats Washington, 17-7 beat Houston 147-118 day for Victoria Oregon 1942 28th Rose Bowl: #12 Or- 1964 30th Sugar Bowl: #8 1995 62nd Sugar Bowl: #13 1918 4th Rose Bow, Tourna- egon State beats #2 Duke, 20- Alabama beats #7 Mississippi, 1967 AFL Championship, Courtesy photo Alameda County Coliseum, Virginia Tech beats #9 Texas, ment Park, Pasadena, Cali- 16 (played in North Carolina 12-7 Don Bradman knighted for Oakland: Oakland Raiders 28-10 fornia: Mare Island, USMC due to Japanese threat) 1964 30th Orange Bowl: #6 Ne- beat Houston Oilers 40-7; 1996 63rd Orange Bowl: #6 beats Camp Lewis, US Army, 1942 8th Sugar Bowl: #6 Ford- his contribution to the game braska beats #5 Auburn, 13-7 George Blanda 4 field goalsNebraska beats #10 Virginia 19-7; MVP: Hollis Huntington, ham beats #7 Missouri, 2-0 of Cricket. 1965 51st Rose Bowl: #4 for Raiders in club's 1st AFL Tech, 41-21 USMC 1942 8th Orange Bowl: #14 Michigan beats #8 Oregon Championship 1997 72-year-old Marv Levy 1919 5th Rose Bowl, Tourna- Georgia beats TCU, 40-26 State, 34-7 1967 NFL Championship, retires as coach of the NFL ment Park, Pasadena, Cali- 1943 Negro Baseball League 1951 37th Rose Bowl: #9 Michi- 1965 31st Sugar Bowl: #7 LSU Lambeau Field, Green Bay: Buffalo Bills after 12 seasons, fornia: Great Lakes, US Navy star Josh Gibson suffers a ner- gan beats #5 California, 14-6 beats Syracuse, 13-10 Green Bay Packers beat Dal- including 4 consecutive losing beats Mare Island, USMC, vous breakdown; admitted to 1951 17th Sugar Bowl: #7 Ken- 1965 31st Orange Bowl: #5 las Cowboys, 21-17; "The Ice Super Bowl appearances 17-0; MVP: George Halas, US hospital for rest and treatment; tucky beats #1 Oklahoma, 13-7 Texas beats #1 Alabama, 21-17 Bowl", -13°F 1997 27th Fiesta Bowl: #10 Navy released in time for pre-season 1951 17th Orange Bowl: #10 1965 49 year old former 1968 NY Jets win AFL cham- Kansas State beats #14 Syra- 1920 6th Rose Bowl: Harvard training Clemson beats #15 Miami England international soccer pionship cuse, 35-18 beats Oregon 7-6 1943 Chicago Black Hawks (FL), 15-14 forward Stanley Matthews 1970 Would have been start of 1997 Buffalo's Czech NHL 1921 7th Rose Bowl: California field first trio of brothers1952 to 38th Rose Bowl: #4 Il- becomes only player to be Aust/Eng Test Cricket at MCG, goalie Dominik Hasek stops beats Ohio State 28-0 play together in an NHL game; linois beats #7 Stanford, 40-7 awarded a knighthood while washed out 36 shots for his 27th career 1923 9th Rose Bowl: Southern Max, Doug and Reggie Bentley 1952 18th Sugar Bowl: #3 still playing (Stoke City) 1972 AFC Championship, shutout in Sabres' 3-0 win California beats Penn State, appear for the Hawks in a 6-5 Maryland beats #1 Tennes- 1966 52nd Rose Bowl: #5 UCLA Three Rivers Stadium, Pitts- over Ottawa Senators; his 6th 14-3 win over the New York Rangers see, 28-13 beats #1 Michigan State, 14-12 burgh: Miami Dolphins beat shutout in month of December; 1924 10th Rose Bowl: Wash- at Chicago Stadium 1952 18th Orange Bowl: #6 1966 32nd Sugar Bowl: #6 Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-7 first since George Hainsworth ington ties Navy, 14-14 1943 29th Rose Bowl: #2 Geor- Georgia Tech beats #9 Baylor, Missouri beats Florida, 20-18 1972 Australian Open Wom- in 1928-29 to achieve the feat 1925 11th Rose Bowl: Notre gia beats #13 UCLA, 9-0 17-14 1966 32nd Orange Bowl: #4 en's Tennis: Margaret Court 2006 The final contest at the Dame beats Stanford, 27-10 1943 9th Sugar Bowl: #7 Ten- 1953 39th Rose Bowl: #5 Alabama beats #3 Nebraska, beats Evonne Goolagong Caw- old Lansdowne Road Stadium 1925 Australian cricketer Bill nessee beats #4 Tulsa, 14-7 Southern California beats #11 39-28 ley 6-4, 7-5 for her record 11th in Dublin is a rugby match with Ponsford becomes the first 1943 9th Orange Bowl: #10 Wisconsin, 7-0 1967 Canadian Amateur and final Australian singles Leinster beating Ulster 20-12 batsman to score a century in Alabama beats #8 Boston Col- 1953 19th Sugar Bowl: #2 Football Association formally crown in a Celtic League game each of his first 2 Tests when lege, 37-21 Georgia Tech beats #7 Missis- becomes successor to Canadian 1972 NFC Championship, RFK 2014 44th Fiesta Bowl: #20 he hits 128 against England 1944 30th Rose Bowl: Southern sippi, 24-7 Rugby Football Union; turns Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Boise State beats #10 Arizona, in the 2nd Test in Melbourne; California beats #12 Washing- 1953 19th Orange Bowl: #9 over the Grey Cup trophy to Washington Redskins beat 38-30 Australia wins by 81 runs ton, 29-0 Alabama beats #14 Syracuse, 2014 81st Orange Bowl: #10 1926 12th Rose Bowl: Alabama 1944 10th Sugar Bowl: Georgia 61-6 (See HISTORY, page 2B) Page 2B – The Madill Record – Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Madill Record Sports the CFL 1970 36th Orange Bowl: #2 1975 Australian Open Men's 1981 67th Rose Bowl: #5 nis, Perth: Helena Suková & 1996 82nd Rose Bowl: #17 1967 Second day's play in Penn State beats #6 Missouri, Tennis: Home favourite John Michigan beats #16 Washing- Miloslav Mecir win inaugural Southern California beats #3 Calcutta 2nd cricket Test, 10-3 Newcombe wins 7th and last ton, 23-6 event for Czechoslovakia; beat Northwestern, 41-32 India v W Indies is cancelled 1971 57th Rose Bowl: #12 Stan- career Grand Slam singles 1981 47th Sugar Bowl: #1 Australian pair Hana Man- 1996 62nd Orange Bowl: #6 by riots; ticket holders denied ford beats #2 Ohio State, 27-17 title; beats Jimmy Connors of Georgia beats #7 Notre Dame, dlíková & Pat Cash 6-2, 6-4 Florida State beats #8 Notre access starts trouble outside 1971 37th Sugar Bowl: #4 Ten- the US 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 17-10 for 2-0 victory Dame, 31-26 ground; escalates with fires in nessee beats #11 Air Force, 1975 61st Rose Bowl: #5 South- 1981 47th Orange Bowl: #4 1990 Sports News Network 1997 83rd Rose Bowl: #4 Ohio stands and pitch damage; WI 34-13 ern California beats #3 Ohio Oklahoma beats #2 Florida begins operation on cable TV State beats #2 Arizona State, win by 45 1971 37th Orange Bowl: #3 State, 18-17 State, 18-17 1990 76th Rose Bowl: #12 20-17 1967 NFL Championship, Cot- Nebraska beats #5 LSU, 17-12 1975 41st Orange Bowl: #9 1982 68th Rose Bowl: #12 Southern California beats #3 1997 26th Fiesta Bowl: #7 Penn ton Bowl, Dallas: Green Bay 1972 58th Rose Bowl: #16 Stan- Notre Dame beats #2 Alabama, Washington beats #13 Iowa, Michigan, 17-10 State beats #20 Texas, 38-15 Packers beat Dallas Cowboys, ford beats #4 Michigan, 13-12 13-11 28-0 1990 56th Sugar Bowl: #2 Mi- 1998 84th Rose Bowl: #1 34-27 1972 38th Sugar Bowl: #3 1976 After 45 years of coach- 1982 48th Sugar Bowl: #10 ami beats #7 Alabama, 33-25 Michigan beats #8 Washington 1967 AFL Championship, Oklahoma beats #5 Auburn, ing, Paul Brown announces his Pittsburgh beats #2 Georgia, 1990 19th Fiesta Bowl: #5 State, 21-16 War Memorial Stadium, Buf- 40-22 retirement from the National 24-20 Florida State beats #6 Ne- 1998 64th Sugar Bowl: #4 falo: Kansas City Chiefs beat 1972 38th Orange Bowl: #1 Ne- Football League 1982 11th Fiesta Bowl: #7 braska, 41-17 Florida State beats #9 Ohio Buffalo Bills, 31-7; QB Len braska beats #2 Alabama, 38-6 1976 42nd Orange Bowl: #3 Penn State beats #8 Southern 1990 56th Orange Bowl: #4 State, 31-14 Dawson passes for 2 TDs, RB 1973 Australian Open Men's Oklahoma beats #5 Michigan, California, 26-10 Notre Dame beats #1 Colo- 1999 85th Rose Bowl: #9 Wis- Mike Garrett runs for 2 TDs Tennis: Home favourite John 14-6 1982 48th Orange Bowl: #1 rado, 21-6 consin beats #6 UCLA, 38-31 1968 54th Rose Bowl: #1 Newcombe beats Onny Parun 1977 63rd Rose Bowl: #3 Clemson beats #4 Nebraska, 1990 Hopman Cup Tennis, 1999 65th Sugar Bowl: #3 Ohio Southern California beats #4 of New Zealand 6-3, 6-7, 7-5, Southern California beats #2 22-15 Perth: Arantxa Sánchez Vi- State beats #8 Texas A&M, Indiana, 14-3 6-1 for his first Australian title Michigan, 14-6 1983 PGA inaugurates all- cario beats American Pam 24-14 1968 34th Sugar Bowl: LSU 1973 59th Rose Bowl: #1 South- 1977 43rd Sugar Bowl: #1 exempt tour Shriver 6-3, 6-3 to clinch 2-1 2000 86th Rose Bowl: #4 Wis- beats #5 Wyoming, 20-13 ern California beats #3 Ohio Pittsburgh beats #4 Georgia, 1983 69th Rose Bowl: #5 UCLA win for Spain's first title consin beats #22 Stanford, 17-9 1968 34th Orange Bowl: #3 State, 42-17 27-3; Tony Dorsett runs for beats #19 Michigan, 24-14 1991 77th Rose Bowl: #8 Wash- 2000 66th Orange Bowl: #8 Oklahoma beats #2 Tennes- 1973 39th Orange Bowl: #9 record 202 yards 1983 49th Sugar Bowl: #2 Penn ington beats #17 Iowa, 46-34 Michigan beats #5 Alabama, see, 26-24 Nebraska beats #12 Notre 1977 43rd Orange Bowl: #11 State beats #1 Georgia, 27-23 1991 57th Sugar Bowl: #6 Ten- 35-34 1969 Jack Kent Cooke, owner Dame, 40-6 Ohio State beats #12 Colorado, 1983 12th Fiesta Bowl: #11 nessee beats Virginia, 23-22 2001 87th Rose Bowl: #4 Wash- of NHL's LA Kings, fines each 1974 Lee MacPhail takes over 27-10 Arizona State beats #12 Okla- 1991 20th Fiesta Bowl: #18 ington beats #14 Purdue, 34-24 player $100 for "NOT" arguing as AL president, succeeding 1978 AFC Championship, homa, 32-21 Louisville beats #25 Alabama, 2001 30th Fiesta Bowl: #5 with the referee Joe Cronin Mile High Stadium, Denver: 1983 49th Orange Bowl: #3 Ne- 34-7 Oregon State beats #10 Notre Denver Broncos beat Oakland braska beats #13 LSU, 21-20 1991 57th Orange Bowl: #1 Dame, 41-9 Raiders, 20-17 1985 71st Rose Bowl: #18 Colorado beats #5 Notre Dame, 2002 68th Sugar Bowl: #12 1978 NFC Championship, Southern California beats #6 10-9 LSU beats #7 Illinois, 47-34 Texas Stadium, Irving: Dal- Ohio State, 20-17 1992 78th Rose Bowl: #2 2002 31st Fiesta Bowl: #2 Or- las Cowboys beat Minnesota 1985 51st Sugar Bowl: #5 Ne- Washington beats #4 Michi- egon beats #3 Colorado, 38-16 Vikings, 23-6 braska beats #11 LSU, 28-10 gan, 34-14 2003 89th Rose Bowl: #8 Okla- 1979 65th Rose Bowl: #3 1985 14th Fiesta Bowl: #14 1992 58th Sugar Bowl: #18 homa beats #7 Washington Southern California beats #5 UCLA beats #13 Miami, 39-37 Notre Dame beats #3 Florida, State, 34-14 Michigan, 17-10 1985 51st Orange Bowl: #4 39-28 2003 69th Sugar Bowl: #4 1979 45th Sugar Bowl: #2 Ala- Washington beats #2 Okla- 1992 21st Fiesta Bowl: #6 Georgia beats #16 Florida bama beats #1 Penn State, 14-7 homa, 28-17 Penn State beats #10 Tennes- State, 26-13 1979 45th Orange Bowl: #4 1986 72nd Rose Bowl: #13 see, 42-17 2004 90th Rose Bowl: #1 Courtesy photo Oklahoma beats #6 Nebraska, UCLA beats #4 Iowa, 45-28; 1992 58th Orange Bowl: #1 Southern California beats #4 31-24 Iowa's All-American running Miami (FL) beats #11 Ne- Michigan, 28-14 JJackack KentKent CookeCooke finedfined hhisis pplayerslayers fforor ““NOT”NOT” aarguingrguing wwithith tthehe 1979 John Y. Brown attends back, Ronnie Harmon, fumbles braska, 22-0 2004 70th Orange Bowl: #10 referree.referree. his first game as owner of the ball 4 times in his last 1993 Blockbuster Bowl 3: Stan- Miami (FL) beats #9 Florida the Boston Celtics NBA fran- game. ford beats Penn State, 24-3 State, 16-14 1969 55th Rose Bowl: #1 Ohio 1974 Australian Open Men's chise after trading the Buf- 1986 52nd Sugar Bowl: #8 Ten- 1993 79th Rose Bowl: #7 2004 St. Louis head coach Joel State beats #2 Southern Cali- Tennis: American Jimmy Con- falo Braves to previous Celtics nessee beats #2 Miami, 35-7 Michigan beats #9 Washing- Quenneville records his 300th fornia, 27-16 nors wins his only Australian owner, Irving H. Levin 1986 15th Fiesta Bowl: #5 ton, 38-31 NHL win with the Blues, a 5-2 1969 35th Sugar Bowl: #9 Ar- title; beats home favourite Phil 1980 Australian Open Wom- Michigan beats #7 Nebraska, 1993 59th Sugar Bowl: #2 Ala- victory over the Edmonton Oil- kansas beats #4 Georgia, 16-2 Dent 7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 en's Tennis: In an all-American 27-23 bama beats #1 Miami, 34-13 ers at Savvis Center, St. Louis; 1969 35th Orange Bowl: #3 1974 60th Rose Bowl: #4 Ohio final Barbara Jordan wins her 1986 52nd Orange Bowl: #3 1993 22nd Fiesta Bowl: #6 Quenneville is Blues coaching Penn State beats #6 Kansas, State beats #7 Southern Cali- first and only Grand Slam Oklahoma beats #1 Penn State, Syracuse beats #10 Colorado, games and wins leader 15-14 fornia, 42-21 singles title; beats Sharon 25-10 26-22 2005 91st Rose Bowl: #6 Texas 1970 Charles "Chub" Feeney 1974 40th Orange Bowl: #6 Walsh 6-3, 6-3 1987 73rd Rose Bowl: #7 Ari- 1993 59th Orange Bowl: #3 beats #13 Michigan, 38-37 becomes president of baseball's Penn State beats #13 LSU, 1980 66th Rose Bowl: #3 South- zona State beats #4 Michigan, Florida State beats #11 Ne- 2005 34th Fiesta Bowl: #5 Utah National League 16-9 ern California beats #1 Ohio 22-15 braska, 27-14 beats #19 Pittsburgh, 35-7 1970 56th Rose Bowl: #5 1974 Ernie DiGregorio of Buf- State, 17-16 1987 53rd Sugar Bowl: #6 1994 Aleksandr Popov swims 2007 93rd Rose Bowl: #8 Southern California beats #7 falo hands out 25 assists in 1980 46th Sugar Bowl: #2 Ala- Nebraska beats #5 LSU, 30-15 world record 100m free style Southern California beats #3 Michigan, 10-3 the Braves' 120-119 win over bama beats #6 Arkansas, 24-9 1987 53rd Orange Bowl: #3 (47.83) Michigan, 32-18 1970 36th Sugar Bowl: #13 Portland, establishing an NBA 1980 46th Orange Bowl: #5 Oklahoma beats #9 Arkansas, 1994 80th Rose Bowl: #9 Wis- 2007 36th Fiesta Bowl: #9 Mississippi beats #3 Arkansas, single-game record for assists Oklahoma beats #4 Florida 42-8 consin beats #14 UCLA, 21-16 Boise State beats #7 Okla- 27-22 by a rookie State, 24-7 1988 Czech born tennis star 1994 60th Sugar Bowl: #8 homa, 43-42 (OT) Hana Mandikova becomes an Florida beats #3 West Virginia, 2008 94th Rose Bowl: #6 Australian Citizen 41-7 Southern California beats #13 1988 Miami beats Oklahoma 1994 23rd Fiesta Bowl: #16 Illinois, 49-17 for college football champion- Arizona beats #10 Miami, 29-0 2008 74th Sugar Bowl: #5 ship 1994 60th Orange Bowl: #1 Georgia beats #10 Hawai'i, 1988 74th Rose Bowl: #8 Michi- Florida State beats #2 Ne- 41-10 gan State beats #16 Southern braska, 18-16 2009 95th Rose Bowl: #5 South- California, 20-17 1995 Raman Lamba (312) & ern California beats #6 Penn 1988 54th Sugar Bowl: #4 Ravi Sehgal (216) put on an State, 38-24 Syracuse ties #6 Auburn, 16-16 Indian 1st-class record open- 2009 75th Orange Bowl: #21 Strength 1988 17th Fiesta Bowl: #3 ing partnership 464 in Delhi's Virginia Tech beats #12 Cin- Florida State beats #5 Ne- innings & 310 run win over cinnati, 20-7 braska, 31-28 Himachal Pradesh in a Ranji 2010 Suicide car bomb deto- 1988 54th Orange Bowl: #2 Trophy cricket match in Delhi nates at a volleyball tourna- Miami (FL) beats #1 Okla- 1995 61st Orange Bowl: #1 ment in Lakki Marwat, Paki- homa, 20-14 Nebraska beats #3 Miami stan, killing 105 and injuring and Stability 1989 1st Hopman Cup Ten- (FL), 24-17 (See HISTORY, page 6B) Kingston Public Schools when you Educator of the Week Proudly sponsored by Bettis need it most. 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We cannot be responsible for errors LEGAL NOTICES if not notified before our next deadline. Anyone having interest in a 1995 Yamaha FZR600R Vin The Madill Record # JYA3UUC02SA015239 Courtesy photo PO Box 529 Contact David Stutler Philips Vision LEDs (right) are brighter and more durable than standard incandescent lights (left), and guaranteed to last up to 12 years. (405) 273-1566. Sale Date Madill, OK 73446 1/7/2021. 580-795-3355 (Published in The Madill Record December 24, 31, From Metro fuel-efficient vehicle drivers’ dollars along the same intensity, stantly, helping driv- vehicle manufactur- 2020 & January 7, 2021 3t) they can afford, motor- the way. so drivers can be con- ers react faster. ers, enabling drivers Special Notices Automobiles are ists should know that fident and rely on A faster light re- to give their vehicles Anyone having interest ALCOHOLICS ANON- more expensive than fuel efficiency is not Technology their consistent per- sponse can help re- the same high tech, in a 2006 Cadillac Vin# ever before. Accord- YMOUS Meeting held 3GYEK62N56G113954 the only way they can formance. duce overall braking top-of-the-line look of- Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Contact Carlos J Torres Lo- ing to auto researcher secure the best returns Many drivers pur- Vision LEDs are distance. For example, fered by luxury brands “The Blend” 516 S. 1st zoya (580) 263-8890. Sale Kelley Blue Book, the on their automotive chase a car or truck new, innovative bulbs at a speed of 75 mph, without saddling them Street, Madill, contact Date 1/7/2021. average transaction Peggy, 972-832-1850, investments. and never give a sec- that are available for a driver can reduce with the higher costs of (Published in The Madill price of a new car or Brenna, 580-263- Record December 24, 31, ond thought to the direct replacement braking distance by owning such vehicles. 1088. 2020 & January 7, 2021 3t) or truck sold in the Maintenance vehicle’s lights. But on interior and exte- up to 20 feet because The Vision LEDs United States in April there’s a great dis- rior lights and feature of a quicker reaction to are available to re- Pets & Supplies IN THE DISTRICT COURT of 2015 was $33,560. Adhering to manu- parity between stan- an advanced design the brake lights. place brake and LOW INCOME families: OF THE TWENTIETH That figure, which facturer maintenance dard manufacturer- capable of handling taillights as well as Have your pets spayed JUDICIAL DISTRICT MADILL, MARSHALL represents a nearly 3 guidelines is perhaps installed lights and extreme heat and high Styling upgrades back-up, dome, glove or neutered with the percent increase from the most effective way aftermarket lights vibrations. compartment, side Oklahoma Spay Net- COUNTY STATE OF work. $35 for cats/kit- OKLAHOMA the average transac- for drivers to ensure a that employ the latest Because of their Because they are markers, trunk, and tens,$45 & up for dogs/ In the Matter of the Estate of tion price a year ear- great return on their technology, such as robust design and du- often personalized, license plate lights, al- WANDA JUANITA O’STEEN, puppies, DENTALS $50, lier, highlights just automotive invest- Philips Vision LEDs. rability, Vision LEDs automotive style up- lowing drivers to make and rabies $5. TEXT Deceased. PB-2020-38 how expensive new ments. With LEDs, vehicle are backed by a 12- grades are rarely as- stylish upgrades that 580-775-3828 or CALL cars have become. Be- 580-924-5873 for an NOTICE OF HEARING Routine mainte- owners are less likely year limited warranty, sociated with great are backed by a limited appointment,please FIRST AND FINAL cause cars and trucks nance, whether it’s to lose a light to burn- providing drivers with returns. But some 12-year warranty. ACCOUNTING AND are such significant PETITION FOR changing oil at the out or failure, which more than a decades’ style upgrades are More information Garage Sales DISTRIBUTION AND investments, many recommended mileage can effect visibility worth of return on wiser investments is available at www. DISCHARGE drivers want to get intervals or keeping and potentially result their initial invest- than others. For ex- philips.com/visionled. ESTATE SALE 608 NOTICE is hereby given the most bang for their tires properly inflated in a police citation. ments. And, unlike ample, Philips Vi- North 8th Ave, Madill, that KATHY A. O’STEEN automotive buck. Ok. Saturday Janu- so engines aren’t over- Unlike incandescent standard incandes- sion LEDs mimic the LOTT, the duly appointed, While that desire ary 2nd from 10 am to qualified and acting Personal taxed, can add years bulbs that will eventu- cent lights in brake popular lighting style 2 pm. Furniture, patio Representative of the above- compels some drivers to a vehicle’s life ex- ally fade and go dim, light applications, Vi- used by many of to- furniture, concrete bird captioned Estate, having to purchase the most pectancy, stretching LEDs stay bright at sion LEDs turn on in- day’s high-end luxury baths, and lots of mis- filed in this Court a First and cellaneus. Final Accounting and report of the administration of said Mobile Homes Estate and a Petition for Dis- ForFor Sale tribution of said Estate and Get a head-start on tax season Discharge of such Personal THREE BEDROOM, two Representative; said hearing From Metro rity number by heart, might even be able to receipts. be eligible for that not be right around bath, trailer house on of the same has been fixed if you have depen- download them from • Book an appoint- much quicker. the corner, but it’s corner lot. Has metal by the Judge of the District Court for the 27th day of The dawn of a new dents, you’re going to your lender’s secure ment with your tax Tax season might never too early to start roof over trailer. Two car calendar year often need their information website. preparation specialist carport, concrete pa- January, 2021 at 9:00 o’clock tio with cellar, privacy a.m., at the Courtroom of marks the end of the as well. New parents • Make a list of now. As April 15 draws fence, and two storage said Court in the County sometimes hectic holi- or adults who started your charitable con- closer, tax preparers’ Courthouse at Madill in the buildings. Call or text day season. This time serving as their el- tributions. Charitable schedules get busier 580.263.4654. County and State aforesaid; The Madill Record and all persons interested in of year marks a return derly parents’ primary contributions, no mat- and busier. The ear- said Estate are notified then to normalcy for many caretakers over the ter how small, are tax lier you book your ap- and there to appear and families, as the kids go last year will need deductible. While it’s pointment, the more show cause, if any they have, BUSINESS back to school and par- why said account should not their kids’ and their easiest to maintain a likely you are to get a be settled and allowed, the ents return to work. folks’ social security list of all charitable favorable time for that Estate distributed and the The beginning of numbers. If you do donations you make as meeting. In addition, Personal Representative January also serves not have these num- the year goes on, if you if you have gathered DIRECTORY discharged.Dated this 15th as a great time to start day of December, 2020. bers upon filing, your have not done that, all of the information OKLAHOMA _/s/ Richard A. Miller preparing for tax sea- return will likely be then you can make one you need by early CLASSIFIED JUDGE OF THE son. While the dead- delayed and you might now. Look for receipts February, then book- DISTRICT COURT line to file returns may even be denied poten- of all contributions, ing your appointment Computers Hauling LORENZO T. COLLINS, P.C. be several months tially substantial tax contacting any chari- early means you can AD NETWORK 16 Stanley, S.W. away, getting a head- credits. ties you donated to file earlier and receive FOR MORE INFO CALL P. 0. Box 1781 Martin 1-888-815-2672 Ardmore, OK 73402-1781 FORstart MORE allowsINFO CALL men and • Gather your year- if you misplaced any any return you might (580) 223-8350 women the chance end financial state - Sand & Gravel Attorney for Personal to organize their tax WANT TO BUY ments. If you spent Service Center Sand • Gravel Representative documents so they (Published in The Ma- the last year invest- Masonry Sand • Topsoil OLD GUITAR$ WANTED! 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The Madill Record Classifieds Tuesday’s Election: All the information you need LaRue Wilhite, January 8. tions.ok.gov. Those Show a valid pho- voters and illiter- the audio-tactile While voting, they • Any violation of Secretary of • Polls are open who vote by mail to ID issued by ate voters may be interface (ATI), a may fill out a form election law will Marshall County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. can also check the federal, state, or assisted by a person feature offered on instructing the be reported to the Election Board Tuesday. Lines are status of their bal- tribal government; the voter chooses. all Oklahoma vot- County Election proper law enforce- possible at peak lot using the On- or show the free In all cases, a per- ing devices, to vote Board to transfer ment authorities. Marshall County voting times. Wait line Voter Tool. voter identification son providing such privately and inde- their registration Electioneering is – Voters will go to the times will likely be Sample ballots are card issued to every assistance may not pendently, either at to the new address not allowed within polls Tuesday for the shortest at mid- also available at the voter by the County be the voter’s em- Marshall County before the next elec- 300 feet of a ballot January 12 Special morning and mid- County Election Election Board; or ployer or an agent Election Board dur- tion. box. It is also un- Kingston Municipal afternoon. Anyone Board office. sign an affidavit of the employer or ing early voting or • Those who be- lawful to remove Election, Marshall in line to vote at 7 • Oklahoma law re- and vote a provi- an officer or agent at their assigned came physically a ballot from the County Election Board p.m. will be allowed quires every voter sional ballot. (If the of the voter’s union. polling place on incapacitated af- polling location, Secretary LaRue Wil- to cast a ballot. who votes in person information on the A person provid- election day. ter 5 p.m. Tues- possess intoxicat- hite said today. • Anyone who at the precinct poll- affidavit matches ing assistance • Voters who have day January 12 ing liquors within Please keep the needs to look up ing place or during official voter - reg also must swear moved since the still can request an half a mile of a following information their polling place, early voting at the istration records, or affirm that the last election, but emergency absen- polling place or to and tips in mind as the verify their regis- County Election the ballot will be voter’s ballots will who have not trans- tee ballot. Those disclose how you election approaches. tration informa- Board to show proof counted after Elec- be marked in ac- ferred their voter who might qualify voted while within • Early voting will tion, or view a sam- of identity before tion Day.) cordance with the registration to their for an emergency the election enclo- be available at the ple ballot can do so receiving a ballot. • Physically dis- voter’s wishes. new address, may absentee ballot sure. County Election online. The Online There are three abled voters who Alternatively, all do so on Election should contact the For additional elec- Board office from Voter Tool can be ways for voters to cannot enter the blind, visually im- Day by going to County Election tion-related infor- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. accessed on the prove their identity polling place, need paired, and physi- vote at the polling Board office at 580- mation, visit: www. Thursday, Janu- Oklahoma State under the law (only help marking their cally disabled vot- place where their 795-5460 as soon as elections.ok.gov. ary 7 and Friday, Election Board’s one proof of iden- ballots, blind or ers in Marshall registration has possible for more website: www.elec- tity is required): visually disabled County may use been in the past. information. Things people should know about creating wills BestFrom Metro buysbegin to find fordeals on Boatline,the consumers new great yeardeals today. From Metro get the job done right. include a declaration person who will car- items for themselves. can probably get one • Video games: Attorneys who spe- of who they want to ry out the terms of Smart shopping in- • Clothing: Post- of last year’s models Those who haven’t Drafting a last will cialize in estate plan- become guardians the will. This person volves making budget- Christmas sales are at a good price. purchased their fill and testament is an ning will no doubt their underage chil- should be willing to friendly purchases. booming, and stores • Air conditioners: of video games for essential component discuss the follow- dren or dependents. serve and be capable Never paying full price are looking to sell If the warm-weather the holidays can ben- of estate planning. is a mantra shoppers ing topics with their • Pets: Some people of executing the will. what’s left of their season was particu- efit from post-holiday Despite the impor- can follow to help inventories to make larly steamy this past drops in price. clients. prefer to use their will People who die keep their finances inroom for spring and year, it might be time • Furniture: Many tance of having a will, • Assets owned: to also dictate guard- without a valid will check. summer selections. to revamp the HVAC furniture manufac- a recent survey from Make a list of known ianship for their pets become intestate. In addition to cou- Even though the system or invest in turers begin to churn AARP found that two assets and figure out and to leave money or This means the es- pons and other dis- weather outside is some new portable out new inventory out of five Americans which assets are cov- property to help care tate will be settled counts, shoppers can still cold, sweaters, units. Bankrate of- in February, so last over the age of 45 do ered by the will and for those pets. How- based on the laws of usually score deals pants, coats, and more fers that the first fewseason’s items will not have one. which will have to be ever, pets do not have where that person based on which time are usually available months of the year are need to move quickly. 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The Madill Record Chickasaw nation Theatre recognized as Ok’s Main Street Business of the Year year, the McSwain year. Theatre will host a vir- As a music desti- tual New Year’s Eve nation, the McSwain variety show infused brought in the likes with nostalgic country of Roy Rogers, Dale humor, at 7 p.m. on Evans, Patti Page, Dec. 31. The McSwain Blake Shelton, Neal Theatre invites the McCoy, Ray Price and public to watch its The Osmond Broth- upcoming shows from ers, among others. the comfort of home During the Mc- at McSwainTheatre. Swain Theatre’s regu- com or Facebook.com/ lar schedule, which is McSwainTheatre. currently postponed The New Year’s Eve due to COVID-19 safe- variety show will in- ty measures, Jae L. clude songs and skits and Crossover shows from Sonya Stokes, offer local, up-and- Kenny Anderson, Jim coming artists an au- Miller, Patty Bailey, dience, stage, micro- Tishia Agee, Trey phone and full band. Hobbs and Donna Ma- Performances span ria of Ada; Pat Payne many genres, includ- of Ringling; Bailey Rae ing everything from of Roberta; Paul Lopez country to classic hits. of Lawton; and Will Crossover’s musi- Clark of Collinsville. cians have decades of combined experience A look back performing with art- ists who specialize in Courtesy photo For over 100 years, all genres of music. The McSwain Theatre was recently named co-winner of Business of the Year by the Oklahoma Main Street Center. This year the Ada Main the McSwain The- For more infor- Street venue celebrated 100 years of entertaining area residents and visitors. atre has offered a mation, contact the compelling variety of McSwain Theatre at entertainment to Ada (580) 332-8108 or vis- From Staff Reports Enchanted Door, were the safety precau- their local business McSwain both behind At this time, due residents and visitors it McSwainTheatre. presented with the tions that have been districts. the scenes and on the to the COVID-19 pan- news@ alike. com. awards at a virtual taken to get us safely “We would also like stage. demic, all in-person madillrecord.net Vaudeville acts, Follow theater up- ceremony Dec. 15. through the pandem- to thank Ada Main Thanks to advo- attractions have been silent films, major -mo dates on Facebook “We would like to ic.” Street for putting us cates like Foster Mc- put on hold to protect The Oklahoma tion pictures and live at Facebook.com/Mc- thank Chickasaw Na- According to the in for the award,” said Swain, Paul Alford the health and safety Main Street Center, musical performances SwainTheatre, on In- tion Governor Bill Main Street Awards Stillwell. A singer, and Governor Anoa- of McSwain Theatre a division of the Okla- have helped make the stagram at Instagram. Anoatubby and our website, these awards performer and lifetime tubby, the McSwain patrons and employ- homa Department of theater a staple of com/McSwainTheatre Commerce, selected leadership for all the are sent by local Main Ada resident, she add- Theatre continues to ees. support they have Street programs, ed the McSwain The- serve as a family- the Ada Main Street or on Twitter at Twit- the McSwain Theatre entertainment scene. ter.com/McSwainThe- given us through the showcasing the enthu- atre is a safe place to friendly, social enter- Virtual New as co-winner of Busi- The historic venue atre. years,” McSwain The- siasm, creativity and come and feel happy, tainment destination Year’s Eve variety ness of the Year. The celebrated its 100th McSwain Theatre, atre manager Jae L. responsibility toward reminisce and find with a focus on the show Stillwell said. “We increasing revenue fellowship. community and local anniversary in a vir- along with Altus’ The tual show earlier this are also thankful for and creating jobs for She works at the artists. To ring in the new Giving thanks where it rightfully deserved Chickasaw doctor credits family, health care workers and determination for near-death COVID-19 recovery

From Staff Reports 104 degrees. He need- The full gravity of the quality of life of his news@ ed to be put on a ven- the situation had not patients. madillrecord.net tilator and moved to yet set in. “This is one of those the ICU. This began “In my mind, I’m life changing events,” A Chickasaw doctor 39 days of intubation, awake now, let’s get he said. “It’s not just practicing in Louisi- with complications back to life,” Dr. Lash- about goals and daily ana went from bat- including a stroke and ley recalled thinking. life. There are emo- tling COVID-19 on the the need for dialysis “But I couldn’t sit tional and spiritual front lines to fighting twice. up, I couldn’t walk, components you do not for his life. With the “On Mother’s Day, I couldn’t roll over, get to face on a daily help of other health my wife had been I couldn’t move my basis, but maybe you care professionals and asked, because things extremities. I had a should. You’ve got to the support of his were not looking good, right wrist drop, left make an assessment wife and three young to remove me from life foot drop and a lot of of life and what’s im- children, Dr. Grant support,” Dr. Lashley pins and needles in portant.” Lashley persevered said. my hands and feet. Dr. Lashley urges and is now in recovery. She refused and Initially, I didn’t have others to take his story Dr. Lashley was would later recall to a grasp on any of that.” as a cautionary tale working in an emer- Dr. Lashley not being He spent two weeks and to take their own gency room in April prepared for it. “Even in LTAC (long term precautions. 2020, soon after CO- though I’m a provider, assisted care), while Since the begin- VID-19 was declared and I come in contact plans were made for ning of the pandemic, a national emergency with this a lot, my inpatient rehabilita- the Chickasaw Na- in the United States, husband came into the tion. tion has maintained and when new cases in hospital sick, but he After a four hour three main recom- the U.S. were reaching hadn’t had anything ambulance ride, Dr. mendations of wear- around 30,000 a day. before this. I couldn’t Lashley arrived at his ing a mask in public, He began to feel agree to it,” she said. next stop on the road washing your hands ill and decided to get Dr. Lashley credits to recovery: Memorial thoroughly and re- tested. a decision by a fel- Hermann in Houston. sponsibly distancing. “We had an out- low health care pro- It meant six more Considering the po- Courtesy photo patient test for CO- fessional for turning weeks of separation tential of contracting a VID-19, influenza and things around not long from his wife and chil- secondary illness dur- Dr. Grant Lashley, his wife, Dr. Melisa Harrington, and their three children (from left), Weston, strep,” says Dr. Lash- after. Though it was dren with a rigorous ing flu season, getting Cody and Wyatt. ley. “The strep was not a common CO- routine every day. a flu shot is another VID-19 treatment at Even so, Dr. Lashley way to protect yourself positive, but so was these levels and treat vaccinated. In addi- are injured in the line after hopes to walk the time, Dr. Lashley came to see the doc- and those around you. COVID-19.” if indicated. tion to the vaccination, of duty should not be with no assistance. received IV plasma tors and therapists After his inpatient At first, he wanted Dr. Lashley is ea- Dr. Lashley was excit- forgotten.” His doctors estimate it from a person who helping him recover rehabilitation, Dr. to self-quarantine and gerly awaiting the ed about the medical The Louisiana doc- will take six months to had recovered from as unsung heroes. He Lashley became se- ride the illness out, vaccines being deliv- therapies and studies tor is optimistic about a year to recover fully. the disease, as well said though you do not verely weak and dis- but when an X-ray ered, believing now is that have helped us his future. Training He continues to play as a steroid called normally see them or covered his vitamin revealed a “ground a very exciting time for combat this virus. is underway for him drums and enjoys dexamethasone. hear about them, they B-12 and vitamin D glass” appearance in health science. “We have to remem- to hike the Grand playing music with his “My first question are the people who get levels were severely his lungs, his wife “We have responded ber the pandemic has Canyon in March 2021 children. He is explor- when I came out of you back on your feet. low. These can be urged Dr. Lashley to rapidly to a world pan- strained the health with his therapists ing professional op- ICU was, ‘Did I hurt With the worst of very important in visit a COVID-19 unit demic,” he said. care workers and the from TIRR (The Insti- portunities that might anybody? Did any of it behind him, Dr. many body functions, at Lafayette General The next big chal- health care systems,” tute for Rehabilitation be possible with his my staff or other doc- Lashley said he found including heart, lungs Medical Center. lenge, according to he said. “They have and Research) Memo- limitations. His yellow tors come down with a new appreciation and nervous system. Under observation, Dr. Lashley, will be a hard job to protect rial Herman in Hous- Labrador retriever, what I got?’ Luckily for life and learned He recommends ev- Dr. Lashley’s oxygen providing people the their staff, patients ton. He has progressed Honey, is just happy no one close to me got a lot about how, as a eryone have a primary saturation dropped, education and knowl- and families. Front- to using a walker, soon to have him home. it,” he said. doctor, he can care for doctor who can check and his fever reached edge about becoming line providers who a cane, and not long CN Cottages to provide housing for COVID-19 patients environment in a com- worked straight into frigerator and other The Centers for Dis- conference calls with fortable setting so in- the Chickasaw Na- goods will be placed ease Control and Pre- their physician.” dividuals may isolate tion. A front porch in the home prior to vention (CDC) guide- “In an emergency, if themselves from loved patio will allow those their arrival,” Mr. lines will be followed, needed, we could enter ones while recover- in isolation to spend Perry said. and length of stay the unit wearing full ing,” said Jason Perry, time outside respon- Guests stay at the will be determined personal protective executive officer of sibly distanced. Chickasaw Caring by those recommen- equipment. When an Chickasaw Nation “We are not a medi- Cottages based on dations. “If someone isolation is completed, Health Outreach. cal facility. Our ser- referral through mul- is still symptomatic the unit will be thor- Chickasaw Caring vice is comparable to tiple departments and after 14 days isolation, oughly cleansed by Cottages are situ- a hotel stay for people health care providers we will follow the ad- trained professionals ated at the Ada South recovering from CO- of the Chickasaw Na- vice of medical experts before the next visitor Campus. The units VID-19. We are pro- tion. Once referred, and consider extend- arrives,” Mr. Perry are 399 square feet viding a place to stay guests will apply, and ing the stay,” Mr. explained. From Staff Reports spread of COVID-19 tion service area, and and come with all the with everything they acceptance is contin- Perry said. “Those in Please speak with news@ now includes nine Chickasaw Nation amenities of home, need so they do not gent on availability. isolation will be asked your Chickasaw Na- madillrecord.net “cottages” where employees and their including cable televi- have to leave during Applications shall to follow rules, such as tion health care pro- COVID-19 positive in-home dependents sion, Wi-Fi internet, their designated iso- be reviewed expedi- having no visitors. The vider for additional ADA, Okla. – The Chickasaw citizens, may isolate. refrigerator, cooking lation period. They tiously, with commu- units are equipped information. Chickasaw Nation’s First Americans living “Our mission is to range, linens and an will be provided food nication to applicants with the ability for fight to stem the in the Chickasaw Na- provide a safe, clean emergency phone net- pre-loaded in the re- within 24 hours. guests to have video Page 6B – The Madill Record – Thursday, December 31, 2020

HISTORY (Continued from page 2B)

100 2010 96th Rose Bowl: #8 Ohio State beats #7 Oregon, 26-17 2010 76th Sugar Bowl: #5 Flor- ida beats #3 Cincinnati, 51-24 2011 97th Rose Bowl: #3 TCU beats #4 Wisconsin, 21-19 2011 40th Fiesta Bowl: #9 Okla- homa beats #25 Connecticut, 48-20 2013 Magnus Carlsen breaks Garry Kasparov's chess FIDE rating, reaching 2,861 2013 99th Rose Bowl: #8 Stan- ford beats Wisconsin, 20-14 2013 79th Orange Bowl: #13 Florida State beats #16 North- ern Illinois, 31-10 2013 Phil Taylor claims his 16th and last PDC World Darts Championship title with a 7–4 victory over Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the final in London team Vidarbha wins first Ranji 2014 Dutchman Michael van Trophy title in their first final Gerwen wins his first PDCappearance in 61 years beating World Darts Championship Delhi by 9 wickets in Indore; beating Peter Wright of Scot- medium pacer Rajneesh Gur- land, 7-4; first time no English- bani stars with the ball taking man in the final 6 wickets 2014 100th Rose Bowl: #4 2018 World Darts Champion- Michigan State beats #5 Stan- ship: Retiring 16-time title ford, 24-20 holder Phil Taylor loses 7-2 to 2014 43rd Fiesta Bowl: #15 fellow Englishman Rob Cross bined 43 major singles titles) UCF beats #6 Baylor, 52-42 in the Final at the Alexandra matchup in deciding mixed 2014 New Zealand cricket bats- Palace, London. doubles; with teammate Be- man Corey Anderson smashes a 2018 16-time world darts linda Bencic, Federer wins record century off just 36 balls champion Phil Taylor loses, 4-2, 4-3 for 2-1 Swiss victory in the Black Caps' 159 run ODI 7-2 to fellow Englishman win over the West Indies in over US Rob Cross in the final of 2020his Scotland's Peter Wright Queenstown; finishes on 131last World Championship in beats Dutch defending cham- not out off 47 balls London pion Michael Van Gerwen, 2015 101st Rose Bowl: #2 Or- 2019 Dutchman Michael van 7-3 with 102.79 average, 34 x egon beats #3 Florida State, Gerwen wins his 3rd PDC 140s, 11 maximums and 53% 59-20 (National Championship World Darts Championship; on doubles to seal his first PDC Playoff Semi-Final) beats Englishman Michael World Darts Championship in 2015 81st Sugar Bowl: #4 Ohio Smith 7-3 at the Alexandra London State beats #1 Alabama, 42-35 Palace in London 2020 106th Rose Bowl: #6 Or- (National Championship Play- 2019 Level at 1-1 in Hopman egon beats #8 Wisconsin, 28-27 off Semi-Final) Cup tennis tie, Roger Federer 2020 86th Sugar Bowl: #5 2017 Indian provincial cricket and Serena Williams (com- Georgia beats #7 Baylor, 26-14