YUKON PROGRESS • Home of Neta Brauchi • USPS 406-100 Yukon’s Best Choice for Community News & Sports $1 DOLLAR Volume: 120 | Issue: 001 Wednesday, December 23, 2020 4 Sections | 32 Pages Tammy Kretchmar named new city manager of Yukon She has worked for city sistant city manager process that started in late October. since 2010, has been Mayor Shelli Selby cited Kretchmar’s since 1996 promoted to the top loyalty and experience after previous administrative post. city manager Grayson Bottom resigned By Conrad Dudderar The council, at a in late 2015 and she stepped in tempo- Senior Staff Writer special meeting Dec. rarily until Crosby returned to the posi- Tammy The Yukon City Council didn’t have 22, voted 5-0 to ap- Kretchmar tion. to go far to select a new city manager. prove Kretchmar’s hir- “Tammy showed a lot of initiative Tammy Kretchmar, a 25-year City ing as Yukon city manager succeeding of Yukon employee who has been as- Jim Crosby. The decision ended a search See Kretchmar, Page 4A

Letters to Santa Claus are found in- side today’s edition of The Yukon Progress. Letters to Santa inside Local youth tell what they want the most this year

From Staff Reports In today’s issue of The Yukon Prog- ress, children’s letters to Santa Claus are found. Dressed in her festive Christmas outfit, volunteer Sandy Ingram helps “keep the holiday spirit alive” as she There are hundreds of letters from hauls a shopping cart full of potatoes at Yukon Sharing, 4 N 6th. (Photo by Cara Pattison) local youth. For Christmas Day, 2020, read what made the wanted lists from those who have been nice. Read The Yukon Progress and fol- low yukonprogress.com for updates to Caring is Sharing all local news. And Merry Christmas to all. Yukon nonprofi t helps feed families for Christmas Field narrowed By Conrad Dudderar gift. with some heavy lifting. Senior Staff Writer “All in all, it was a great day,” Because of COVID-19, re- Yukon nonprofi t is Yukon Sharing Director Missy cipients didn’t even have to come in State Senate proving that sharing King said. “It was very successful. inside the Yukon Sharing offi ce to is caring by satisfy- “We’re very grateful for all the receive the groceries. District 22 race ing some yuletide donations. We have a great com- “It went much smoother than A State Election Board rules hunger. munity. They are very generous I anticipated,” King said of the Distribution of Yukon Sharing’s and very caring.” recent distribution day. “They just Johnson, Matthews not traditional Christmas food baskets Yukon Sharing board mem- got out of their cars to check in, eligible for special election started Dec. 12 when recipients bers volunteered to distribute the then got back in their cars and we came to Yukon Sharing, 4 N 6th, stuff ed Christmas baskets, and By Conrad Dudderar to receive their nourishing holiday several members’ husbands helped See Sharing, Page 3A Senior Staff Writer The fi eld of contenders looking to succeed Stephanie Bice in the State Truck driver pleads guilty Senate has been narrowed after the names of two candidates were stricken By Conrad Dudderar Wynnewood’s Donald Gar- from a special election ballot. Senior Staff Writer rett Biffl e, 27, has waived The his Oklahoma State Election Board A judge is expected to sentence right to a jury trial in Canadian at a special meeting Dec. 16 determined a tractor-trailer driver to at least County District Court. The de- that Rob Johnson, 46, and Darrick Mat- 10 years in prison after the defen- fendant faces felony charges of thews, 39, are not eligible to run for the dant pleading guilty in court for second-degree murder, unlawful District 22 seat being vacated by Bice. causing a crash that killed a Yu- kon businessman. See Murder, Page 5A See Senate, Page 7A 2A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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she would have working she met Muskogee Creek Heri- one of their many adven- TN, Jakoby Kopepasah Abbot three beautiful David Abbott, tage, where she won sev- tures. They would pack of Yukon, Madison Bog- Mary Beth Abbott daughters. In little did she eral prestigious awards, up their RV and travel the strand and family of Oslo, passed away Friday, De- 1970, she would know he would In 1984, she took on a United States fishing and Norway, Ian McRee and cember 18, 2020 in Yu- bring her daugh- become the Love new role of being a Gran- taking in all the beautiful family of Moore, Mason kon. She was born is ters back home of Her Life. In ny, which she embraced sites, David loved taking Eubanks and family of Mary Beth Holdenville to Otria and to Wetumka to Abbot March of 1980, with open arms. David Mary Beth on many amaz- Kingfisher, and Allie Bet- Freda Roberts on Sep- raise. Mary Beth the two were and Mary would welcome ing adventures, where she terton and family of Yu- tember 16, 1942. She and her daugh- Wed, David took 8 beautiful grandchildren was able to see and expe- kon. was raised in Wetumka ters Tammy, Beth and Mary and her girls – now whom they loved greatly rience things she had only Viewing will be held where she had numer- Amy had a mother/daugh- their girls and made a life and are enormously proud dreamed of as a child. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., ous family and friends. ter bond like no other. in Yukon. David was her of. Mary Beth was preced- Sunday, December 27, While growing up in We- She loved her daughters Knight in Shining Armor In 2009, they welcomed ed in death by her parents, 2020 at Yanda & Son Fu- tumka Mary Beth found with the mightiest force – he made her every wish their first great-grandchild Otria and Freda Roberts, neral Home, Yukon, OK. her love of gardening, of a Mother’s Love and and dream a reality. and now have 11 with the and sister, Lena Judith A Celebration of Life ser- animals, fishing also, moved she mountains for Mary Beth was a de- last being born in April of Walker. vice will be held at 11:00 was quite the marksman. them. voted wife and momma, 2020. She is survived by her a.m., Monday, December She loved fishing so much After moving back she became a Master Gar- Not only were David husband, David T. Ab- 28, at the Yanda & Son she continued her passion home Mary Beth went dener, an exceptionally and Mary Beth husband bott of Yukon; daughters: Funeral Home Chapel, throughout her life. back to school to pursue talented artist. She could and wife, but they were Tammeria Sue Fade, Beth with interment following In 1961, Mary Beth Nursing, she soon found whittle spoons, build fur- also the best of friends Ann Fade and Amy De- at the Yukon Cemetery. graduated from Wetumka employment at the clinic niture, there was nothing and were a wonderful ex- nise Duke and husband Online condolences High School, in Wetumka. and Wetumka General she could not draw of ample for their family and Jeffrey, all of Yukon;may be signed at www. Over the next few years, Hospital. It is there while paint. She loved making friends. grandchildren: Nicholas yandafuneral.com. quilts for her grandchil- When David retired, he Hubbell and family of Arrangements are un- dren and great-grand- and Mary Beth took an Suffolk, VA, Sarah derElms the direction of Yanda children. Mary Beth adventure of a lifetime, to- and family of Yukon, Sgt. & Son Funeral Home and also taught herself how gether both loved fishing, 1st Class Tucker Hubbell Cremation Services, Yu- to throw pots from her even going to Alaska for and family of Clarksville, kon, OK.

Rickey was preceded the Yanda & Son Funeral yandafuneral.com. Ar- Baxter in death by his father, Home Chapel, Yukon. In- rangements are under the Rickey Max Baxter, 71, William Baxter; mother, terment will follow at the direction of Yanda & Son passed away Sunday, De- Stella (Ownby) Baxter; Yukon Cemetery. Funeral Home and Cre- cember 20, 2020 in Okla- brother, Russel Baxter; Online condolences mation Services, Yukon, homa City. He was born wife, Ranita Baxter, and may be signed at www. OK. February 23, daughter, Camie 1949 to William Baxter. and Stella Baxter He is survived in Shawnee. by his sons, Jer- Yukon water line He served his emy and wife country in the Shawna, and Je- break reported United States Air rome and wife Force. Rickey Rickey Baxter Christine; daugh- From Staff Reports then became em- ter Cherokee, Yukon city crews worked to repair a water main ployed as an officer with and grandchildren: Tyler line break Friday. the Yukon Police Depart- Ryan, Tyler Ray, Curtis The work took about eight hours to repair, a city ment, retiring as a Deputy Max, Dakota, Lycia, Kara. spokeswoman reports. after 21 years of service. Viewing will be 9 a.m. The break was at the southeast corner of Garth He then spent the next 21 to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, Brooks Boulevard and W. Vandament Avenue. Wa- years serving with the Ca- December 26, 2020, with ter was shut off during repairs. Water service was nadian County Sheriff’s Celebration of Life ser- restored later that afternoon, a city spokeswoman Department. vices to begin at 1 p.m. at reported. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 3A

Rinehart hired as new city attorney Veteran Canadian president. of Labor in Washing- regular and special meetings of •Assistance with outside Rinehart, 59, has ton, D.C. from 1987- the Yukon City Council, Yukon counsel assigned to defend County lawyer been El Reno’s city at- 89. Municipal Authority, Yukon claims against clients by clients’ starts Jan. 1 at torney since 2001 and Rinehart will suc- Economic Development Au- insurers; $84K annual salary is past chairman of ceed Gary Miller as thority, Yukon Planning Com- •Assistance with outside the El Reno Planning Yukon city attorney. mission, and Yukon Board of counsel assigned to handle Commission. Roger Rinehart A retired Canadian Adjustment. union negotiations; By Conrad Dudderar A bar examiner for Court district judge, Other duties are to: •Assistance with outside Senior Staff Writer the Oklahoma Bar Association, Miller resigned eff ective Dec. •Draft or review of ordinanc- counsel assigned to handle bond The Yukon City Council has the El Reno native is a member 31 after four years as Yukon city es, resolutions and proclama- fi nancing and other fi nancial made it offi cial, naming Roger and past president of the Cana- attorney. He cited family health tions; matters for clients; and Rinehart as Yukon’s new city dian County Bar Association issues in his Sept. 30th resigna- •Draft or review of contracts, •Such other matters to which attorney eff ective Jan. 1, 2021. and a member of the Oklahoma tion letter. leases, interlocal agreements, the parties may mutually agree. An agreement with Rinehart, and American bar associations. “I’ve told Roger this – if and memorandums of under- After approving the agree- Rinehart & Rinehart, P.C., attor- An advisory board member there’s anything I can do in any standing; ment with Yukon’s incoming neys at law, was approved at the for MidFirst Bank, Rinehart way to help, please just give me •Phone consultations, emails, city attorney, city council mem- Dec. 15th city council meeting. also is a member of Leadership a call,” Miller said. “I’d be tick- texts, virtual meetings, and in- bers welcomed Rinehart to the The City of Yukon will pay its Oklahoma and Leadership Ca- led to death to help in any way person consultations regarding position near the end of their new chief legal counsel $7,000 nadian County. that I can.” these basic matters; Dec. 15th meeting. per month, equal to $84,000 an- Rinehart has a bachelor’s de- •Litigation authorized by the “We look forward to work- nually. gree from Oklahoma State Uni- VARIED DUTIES City of Yukon or its authorities, ing with you,” Ward 4 Council A private practice attorney, versity and a juris doctor from The contract with Rinehart defense of matters where legal Member Aric Gilliland said. Roger Rinehart joined his father the University of Tulsa College outlines the “basic” services the defense is not otherwise cov- Mayor Shelli Selby closed Dean in 1989 at the family’s El of Law. new city attorney will provide ered by applicable insurance; by telling the new city attorney, Reno law fi rm founded in 1923. He served as an appellate law for the $7,000 monthly fee. •Assistance with purchase or “Mr. Rinehart, get ready. I’ve Roger Rinehart is the fi rm’s clerk with the U.S. Department This includes attending all sale of real estate; got you on speed dial now.” Sharing YHS senior’s Eagle Scout From Page 1A project to help the enviroment just did a drive-through. That made it real nice and City of Yukon storm drains safe.” marked with medallions Each Christmas food basket contains a turkey By Carol Mowdy Bond or ham (with beans), stuff - Contributing Writer ing, vegetables, potatoes, A high school senior, 18-year-old eggs, milk, butter, Jello, Ian Walsh, completed his Eagle Scout and cake mix. project on November 14. For the These contents are project, Walsh and 14 of his scouting enough for each recipient friends marked approximately 65 Yu- to prepare a large holiday kon storm drains with metal medal- dinner. lions to help the environment. “They seemed very Each medallion is embossed with pleased,” King said. the emblem of a fi sh and the words “Christmas decorations “No Dumping. Drains To River.” really went over well; we Walsh, the grandson of Yukon resi- gave out pretty much all dents Kathy and Rick Duden, said, “In of those.” Scouts, they teach us to be prepared, Those Yukon Sharing to help neighbors, do a good turn, keep clients unable to make it the environment clean, and leave no Dec. 12 will come to pick Yukon Sharing board members State Rep. Rhonda trace. So, I combined all of those with Ian Walsh completed his Eagle Scout project in hopes of helping the envi- up their baskets before Baker (le ) and Christy Stanley pack frozen turkeys my project. The drains I marked do not ronment. (Photo provided) Christmas. and cold milk into paper bags for Yukon Sharing’s get treated at the sanitation plant.” Christmas food basket distribution. The duo spent a “I know people dump oil, paint, OFFERING A chilly Saturday morning helping pack and hand out about 200 food baskets to feed Yukon residents in chemicals, and stuff down the storm November 14, we installed the medal- HAND UP need. (Photo by Cara Pattison) drains. Some of it goes to drainage lions. These are metal and we drilled The annual Christmas ditches where animals drink the wa- a hole into the curb or ground, and at- food basket program is ter, and plants are growing, and chil- tached the medallions, using a mallet just part of what Yukon ers. A $30 gift is enough lifeblood of the organiza- dren sometimes play, before going to drive them in. Most are located on Sharing does to help peo- to sponsor one basket tion. on to lakes and rivers. But some of it storm drains between 10th Street and ple in need. because local businesses Board members are: goes straight to lakes and rivers where Main Street, and between Cornwall Founded in 1987, Yu- paid for the meat. President Becky Ste- people fi sh, kayak, and do other things and about two miles west of there. kon Sharing Ministries “We’ve gotten so many vens, Vice President Pam on those rivers and lakes. People think We covered about fi ve square miles. It off ers everyone who can donations from the pub- Shelton, Treasurer Sta- what they dump will be treated at a took us from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.” benefi t a hand up – not a lic,” King said. “It didn’tcey Gaylord, Secretary water treatment plant. But whatever is The City of Yukon already had the handout. cover all our cost, but itKayleigh Ferguson, Jim dumped, in the drains I marked, does medallions, but needed someone to in- Yukon Sharing pro- certainly made a big dentPoe, Scott Schuermann, not get treated at the sanitation plant.” stall them. Another scout installed me- vides clothing, food, in it. So, it was awesome.”D’Lynne McDaniel, Betty Walsh has been in Scouting for dallions about 11 years ago. However, household goods, and oth- Yukon Sharing’s direc- Corn, Tammy McKee, about six years. He came up with the those were made of plastic and glued er necessary services to tor off ered props to theChristy Stanley, and State drainage ditch marking idea, and this into place. They had begun to deterio- people who meet income Yukon Homeland store Rep. Rhonda Baker. past spring he had his plan mapped rate or fall off completely. guidelines. Recipients for providing the food. Regular hours at Yu- out and he was ready to start working Walsh, who graduates in May, plans must live in the Yukon “They worked hard to kon Sharing are noon to on it. But COVID-19 put the skids to major in mechanical engineering. school district - 73099, make sure we received 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, on the project. Scouts are required to “I’m maybe thinking about Oklahoma 73085 and 73127 zip everything we needed,” Thursday, and Friday. complete their Eagle Scout project pri- State University,” said Walsh. codes. she noted. Tax-deductible dona- or to turning age 18. It became clear “There’s no enforcement for no Filling 200 Christmas King - who has beentions are always welcome. that Walsh’s 18th birthday, coming up dumping in the storm drains,” Walsh food baskets is no simple Yukon Sharing’s director For more information, call quickly, would put a halt to his project. said. “But I hope people will care task, requiring help from since Aug. 1, 2019 - relies354-9456 or email yukon- “I had to fi le for an Eagle Scout ex- enough not to dump things into the Yukon Sharing support- on volunteers, who are [email protected] tension, and I got it,” said Walsh. “On drains.”

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2020 Yukon free throw contest announced From Staff Reports City of Yukon. Yukon Parks and Recreation’s Youth Winners of each age group move on Free Throw Contest is back 1 p.m. Fri- to shoot at the Mustang vs. Yukon High day, December 28, at the Jackie Cooper School basketball game. This is a free Gym. event. To register, call Jackie Cooper This event is for boys and girls ages Gym at 350-8920. 6 to 13. Age divisions are 6 through 7, 8 For more information, please call through 9,10 through 11, and 12 through Tyler Kilmer at 405-350-8920 or email 13, according to a news release from The [email protected]. Dale Robertson Center Birthdays Birthdays are celebrated monthly at Yukon’s Dale Robertson Center. Celebrating their birthdays in December are Bob France, Doris Ennis, Pat Payne, Linda Coats, Barbara Hovde, Sadie Hild and David Sturgill. (Photo provided)

INSURANCE MATTERS Over the river, through the woods

Millions of Americans will do some traveling this holiday season - the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around in Oklahoma City or headed to another nearby state. At Wesco Insurance Agency, we’d like to help you not only enjoy your holiday season, but help ensure you’ll be around for future holi- days, too! So please take these winter-travel safety tips to heart. David McKinney Prepare your car for winter Before leaving on your trip, give your car a thorough check-up. Do wipers need to be replaced? Are your fluid levels where they should be? Your tires need to be in good shape for driving on wet or snowy roads, and be sure your radiator and cooling systems are up to snuff. And - we know you’ve heard this before, but bear with us - your car should have an emergency kit. Pack it with jumper cables, blankets, a first-aid kit, flares, food and water, a flashlight and other safety gear. A shovel and cat litter or sand (to pro- vide traction should you get stuck in snow or ice) are good ideas as well.

Before you leave Know exactly where you’re going, with printed maps, and check weather conditions along your planned route. Let someone know your itinerary, so if you don’t arrive on time, officials know where to look for you. If your car has snow or ice on it, make sure it is completely cleared off before you depart. Don’t forget to clear your headlights and other lights, along with the roof - ice and snow blowing from your car could create a hazard for other drivers.

When you’re on the road Are roads snowy or icy? Take it slow. Take it slow. Take it slow. Sorry for repeating ourselves, but it’s absolutely vital to, yes, take it slow. Give yourself extra time to get to your destination, and make sure you leave extra room between your vehicle and others on the road. Watch for ice patches on bridges, overpasses and shady spots. Remember, having four-wheel or all-wheel drive does not mean your car will stop or steer better on ice. If you’re caught in a storm that seems like it’s too much for you to handle, seek refuge as soon as you can. Of course, sometimes it’s best not to drive in snow and ice at Sharing is Caring all - stay home if you can. Yukon Sharing board member Stacey Gaylord helps ensure that each If your vehicle becomes disabled Christmas food basket contains a turkey or ham (with beans), stuffing, Nobody wants to think about being stranded on the side of the road in a storm, but vegetables, potatoes, eggs, milk, butter, Jello, and cake mix before carry- it happens to thousands of people every year. If your vehicle is disabled, be sure to stay ing the groceries out to a recipient’s car. (Photo by Cara Pattison) with it. Run your engine and heater for short intervals, and open one of your windows slightly to prevent carbon monoxide build-up. Light two flares (remember that vehicle emergency kit? Now’s the time to use it) and place one a safe distance from both the front and rear of your vehicle. Note your location with mileposts, exit numbers or cross- streets and call the authorities or a tow truck. Kretchmar We hope you enjoy your holidays with friends and family, and we look forward to From Page 1A stints. raised Crosby’s annual sal- serving you in the New Year! Eight people applied for ary to $162,000. and leadership,” Selby the Yukon city manager said. “We believe she has position, including two in- YEARS OF SERVICE FINANCIAL FOCUS some great new, innova- ternal City of Yukon can- Kretchmar began work- tive ideas. didates. ing for the City of Yukon Investment lessons from 2020 “I’m looking forward “It was a very difficult in 1996. She started with to a very smooth transi- decision because the can- the Yukon Parks & Rec- As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned tion as we move ahead and didates were so qualified,” reation department before something about the social, political, physical and environmental continue to make Yukon a Mayor Selby said. transferring to the admin- forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives great city.” Selby said Kretchmar’s istration department the will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what Crosby will retire ef- new salary hasn’t been next year. lessons can you learn from 2020? fective Jan. 22, 2021 after determined as the city at- Kretchmar served as in- Here are some to consider: serving as Yukon’s city torney “will work on those terim city manager for sev- The markets look ahead. Here’s something many investors discovered in 2020: Investment prices don’t always move in Bill Martin manager for nearly 22 negotiations”. eral months in late 2015 the same direction as the overall economy. This might not have years during two separate The council in March and early 2016. seemed apparent right after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in mid-February, as the Kretchmar is a member Published with the Entrepreneurial Spirit of John F. Kroutil overall economy and the stock market took big hits. But just about five weeks later, and the hard work ethic of “Grandpa” Jack Ross. of the International City/ the markets began a rally that lasted several months. During this time, the economy County Management As- also recovered somewhat, but still remains on weak footing. Yukon sociation, City Manage- What can explain this discrepancy between the markets and economic activity? ment Association of Okla- Essentially, economic numbers, such as the unemployment rate and gross domestic product (GDP), reflect what’s happening today, but the markets are always looking ROGRESS homa and International PYukon’s Best Choice for Community News & Sports toward tomorrow, which means they are anticipating a stronger economic recovery Successor to the Okarche Chie ain Council of Shopping Cen- and the results that come with it, such as greater corporate earnings in 2021. No Randy K. Anderson, Publisher/Advertising Sales ...... 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Rather than being reactive in this way, you may be better off sticking with Saturday publication. Classified AD deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday prior to the a long-term investment strategy, and buying and selling investments only when it Wednesday publication and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the Saturday publication. returned to the post in ear- Yukon Progress (USPS 406-100) is published bi-weekly by makes sense for your situation, such as when you need to diversify your portfolio. Yukon Progress Publishing Company, LLC. ly 2016 when Yukon was For many reasons, it’s unlikely that we’ll see anything exactly like 2020 again. But 508 W. Vandament, Suite 310, Yukon, OK. 73099 facing a financial crisis. some of the investment lessons we learned are applicable in every year – so keep PERIODICALS postage paid at Yukon, OK 73085 Crosby, who began his them in mind for 2021 and beyond. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Yukon Progress· P.O. 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Take vaccine when it’s your turn ‘Be a pioneer’ to help “I listened as a nurse to receive the vaccine. described how much “I am excited to ‘stop pandemic,’ mayor death she had seen witness history in the tells COVID Task Force since COVID started,” making,” Jackson told We still have people dying or sick and off work with no pay. “Hopefully, the end is coming, and we won’t have to social Mayor Selby shared task force members. By Conrad Dudderar with task force mem- “But we have to re- distance or wear masks. But until then we have to do our part. Shelli Selby Our nurses and doctors are doing way more than theirs. Senior Staff Writer bers. “They are in the member, this is a two- Yukon residents are being jobs of saving lives - shot process. — Mayor Shelli Selby strongly advised to take the and resolving themselves to the “You take your fi rst shot, COVID-19 vaccine when it be- fact that some patients are going then 21 days later, you take the comes available to them. to die is diffi cult.” second shot but are still not im- “Just like the people long On the hospital’s third fl oor, mune for a few days. Do not ago who stood in line for the staff members were working take your mask off after the fi rst Smallpox vaccine, the Polio hard opening another wing to shot thinking you are immune. masks. vaccines today have” a 1 in 1 vaccine or the fi rst fl u vaccines,accept more COVID patients. It is a layering eff ect.” “But until then we have to do million chance of having a seri- be a pioneer and help to stop the “The urgency was not Jackson hopes more people our part. Our nurses and doc- ous adverse reaction. pandemic,” Mayor Shelli Shelli missed,” Selby said. will be willing to take the COV- tors are doing way more than Among other noteworthy Selby said. Two patients in the hospital’s ID-19 vaccine after seeing that theirs.” items from the Dec. 17th Yukon “If not for your health, then emergency room were waiting health care workers received The City of Yukon does not COVID-19 Task Force meeting: for your loved ones.” for ICU beds because the unit doses with no negative reaction. have a mask mandate like Okla- • Some 27 City of Yukon INTEGRIS Canadian Valley was full. Mayor Selby said she saw the homa City, although many busi- employees were out after either Hospital CEO Teresa Gray in- “The only way a hospital bed weariness in the eyes of nurses, nesses require their customers testing positive or being ex- vited State Rep. Rhonda Baker, in the ICU becomes available techs and other staff during the to wear face coverings in their posed to the virus. City Manag- R-Yukon, U.S. Rep. Frank Lu- is when someone dies,” Selby recent Yukon hospital visit. stores. er Jim Crosby returned to work cas’ fi eld representative Grace noted. “But when you mentioned the about being quarantined. Enmeier and Mayor Selby to Oklahoma’s front-line health vaccine, their eyes lit up,” she A COVE UPDATE • Yukon Chamber of Com- witness last week’s “phase one” care workers, emergency medi- shared. “I saw hope. I thanked Spanish Cove Retirement merce CEO Pam Shelton report- roll-out of Pfi zer’s COVID-19 cal personnel, fi rst responders, them for their service and dedi- Village CEO Don Blose told ed no businesses “went under” vaccine. nursing home residents, other cation, but it felt so feeble in the the COVID-19 Task Force there although many are struggling. “As I watched employee after senior citizens, and teachers aremidst of all they were doing.” were 0 residents testing positive She will share information on employee willingly walk up for being prioritized during the vac- and two health care workers small business loans now avail- the vaccine, I stood in awe of all cine distribution. WEAR YOUR MASK with the virus at Yukon’s largest able. their hard work and sacrifi ces While there is “hope at the senior community. • 13 students were in the they have made over the past MAKING HISTORY end of the tunnel,” Yukon’s A majority of Spanish Cove’s Cove Academy, which recently nine months,” Selby reported at Maggie Jackson, community mayor begged people to wear health care workers and resi- reopened for Spanish Cove the Dec. 17th Yukon COVID-19 liaison at the Canadian County a face covering when in public. dents say they’ll take the vac- health care workers’ children Task Force meeting. Health Department, told the “We still have people dying cine when it arrives there soon. attending virtual school. The elected offi cials stopped COVID-19 Task Force that or sick and off work with no Many people who are more re- • The “Signal 99” code is be- in the hospital’s intensive care 60% of health care workers at pay,” Selby said. “Hopefully, luctant will take it the second ing used when the Yukon Fire unit and walked the halls of the INTEGRIS Canadian Valley the end is coming, and we won’t time around. Department responds to COV- COVID fl oor during their visit. Hospital had signed up Dec. 17 have to social distance or wear Blose explained that new ID-related calls. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy plans set From Staff Reports for months, but fi nal plans to recognize the Okla- Scully. “Funding provid- “We are extremely most half of our troopers The Oklahoma High- for the Academy were just homa Turnpike Author- ed by these two agencies pleased that we were able are eligible to retire with- way Patrol is announcing announced after securing ity and the Oklahoma will allow us to continue to secure funding for this in the next three years. It’s plans for the 67th Acad- the necessary funding for State Banking Depart- to recruit, train and deploy academy that didn’t look very important that the emy, set to begin in either the school that will begin ment for investing in our professional OHP Troop- like it would be possible OHP run an academy ev- July or August of 2021. with around 65 cadets. 67th Oklahoma Highway ers to provide public safe- after budget cuts,” said ery year to replenish the Applications for the “The Department of Patrol Academy,” said ty throughout the State of Col. Brent Sugg, Chief of Academy have been open Public Safety would like DPS Commissioner John Oklahoma.” the Highway Patrol. “Al- See Academy, Page 7A Murder From Page 1A due to appear at 10 years. By state tion in Oklahoma County at SH-66. the site of several dozen a Feb. 10th sen- law, Biffl e will be in November 2012, court Davis crashed into the serious traffi c accidents, possession of controlled tencing hearing required to serve records show. driver’s side of the semi- including several fatalities, dangerous substance and before District at least 85% of truck and was pronounced since the early 1990s. unlawful possession of Judge Jack Mc- the sentence for HOW IT HAPPENED dead at the scene due to The Oklahoma Depart- drug paraphernalia. Curdy. committing this Investigators say Biffl e blunt force trauma, ac- ment of Transportation Donald Garrett The defendant was for- At a Dec. 17th Biff le violent crime. was driving a 1996 Peter- cording to an OHP report. plans to make permanent mally charged this April court hearing, Second-degree bilt semi-truck and trailer Davis was wearing a upgrades to the intersec- for his role in a fatal traf- Judge McCurdy murder is punish- on Nov. 24, 2019 while helmet while riding his tion, such as traffi c signal fi c collision Nov. 24, 2019 accepted Biffl e’s decisionable by 10 years to life in under the infl uence of motorcycle along SH-66, lights or a roundabout. at the SH-66 and Banner to plead guilty on all three prison. Biffl e faces up to methamphetamine when which - at the time - did A four-way stop with Road intersection. counts and waive his right two more years in jail and/ he collided with Yukon’s not have westbound or fl ashing red lights, large Yukon’s Ray Lee Da- to the trial. or fi nes totaling $2,000 on Davis, who was operating eastbound stop signs at the advance warning signs vis, 73, died at the scene By the defendant enter- the drug charges. a 2019 Kawasaki motor- Banner Road intersection. and rumble strips were of blunt force trauma after ing a “blind plea” to the The judge ordered a cycle. The SH-66/Banner installed in February as in- Biffl e allegedly failed to charges, any sentence will pre-sentence investigation The Oklahoma High- Road intersection has been terim safety measures. yield by running through be up to the judge – and on Biffl e to be completedway Patrol cited Biffl e a stop sign. Davis, 73, was not be given by a jury. by Jan. 28 by the state De- – who was driving north- a U.S. Navy veteran who Judge McCurdy ad- partment of Corrections. bound on Banner Road - owned a retail carpet store vised Biffl e that his Bifflguilty e had a driving un- for failing to yield because in Yukon. plea “represents a convic- der the infl uence convic- he ran through a stop sign A jury trial that was tion” and the “minimum set Jan. 4, 2021 has beenmandatory sentence” for stricken. Instead, Biffl e second-degree is murder is 6A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Art hits the pavement Yukon businesses and city unite for crosswalk project

By Carol Mowdy Bond Contributing Writer Walking across the street will soon be fun. At least, it will be on 5th Street between Elm and Main Street. Due to an ef- fort kicked off by Yukon’s Best Main Street, the city’s artist and muralist extraordinaire, Carlos Barboza, is creating Yukon’s very first “Creative Crosswalk.” The 36-feet by 8-feet Cre- Wearing his colorful painter pants, artist and muralist Carlos Sporting colorful painter pants, artist and muralist Carlos Bar- ative Crosswalk will connect Barboza stands beside the Road Closed sign protecting his in- boza shows some of the art he has completed for the Creative the-works Creative Crossings project, on 5th Street between Crossings project, on 5th Street between Main Street and Elm. a public parking lot behind Main Street and Elm. (Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond) (Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond) Yukon City Hall to downtown businesses. Considered func- tional public art, the crosswalk We don’t anticipate that until hasn’t been easy. “Crosswalks sion recommended the project, to create a concept for the city. is meant to promote Yukon’s January.” are hard to paint. The paint is which the Yukon City Council It can be done, and it’s excit- cultural heritage and businesses As of December 18, Barboza really thick. It’s like painting approved on October 6. The ing and cool. We’re taking the in Yukon’s historic Main Street had completed a lot of the work with glue, and it’s hard to han- estimated cost of this firststeps needed to protect it due to district, while creating a sense and finished the Garth Brooks, dle, and dries very quickly.” crosswalk is $4,000. cars and foot traffic. of community, and bringing Mabel C. Fry, and Dale Rob- Yukon Main Street’s De- There are parking issues in The crosswalk will have a art into the mix of maintaining ertson panels. Barboza said, sign Point committee, chaired the 400 and 500 blocks of W. clear coat of weather protec- public safety. It will also pretty “I started putting paint on the by Stephanie Hale, is spear- Main Street, and Main Street. tion on it, to prevent wear and up the street! ground December 8. If there heading the effort. Hale said,This is a creative way to help tear. And they want a restora- So, move over blasé white- were no weather issues, it would “We’ve been working toward people connect with the free tion crew to come in annually, striped-lines crosswalk. Bar- only take about two weeks to this for about a year. The idea parking behind Yukon’s city and touch up on places where it boza is painting a masterpiece complete. But weather has been originated with Vicki Davis. offices and the businessesneeds on it.” of panels on the asphalt. Panels a factor.” And she and I collaboratedMain Street. When enhancing Yukon with will feature Route 66, the Yukon Barboza has painted murals on the project together. Hope- Davis said that Creative his talents, Barboza said, “I Millers, Garth Brooks, Yukon’s on numerous Yukon walls, in - fully, over time, we will haveCrosswalks are a growing trend always see it in a sentimental Queen of the West Flour, Dale cluding the mural in front of the four total Creative Crosswalks. throughout downtown districts, way since Yukon is my home Robertson, Czech heritage, Ma- city’s historic silo on the south We want continuity in all of allowing public art to meet town. To see something I left bel C. Fry, and the Chisholm side of Route 66/Main Street. them with the same color pal- safety enhancement. She said,behind. I’m proud that it’s part Trail. And there will be eight- He said, “I thought it would beette and so forth. This would “This is a public-private - partof the aesthetic of Yukon, and inch reflective white striping on a cool idea to take the aesthet- not have happened without the nership with the City of Yukonpushing Yukon forward.” both sides. ic elements of the silo for the City of Yukon. They helped a and our organization.” Tax-deductible donations to Yukon Main Street’s director crosswalk, to tie it all together.” ton. They’ve been amazing. It’s Barboza said, “Each cross- the crosswalk project are wel- Vicki Davis said upon comple- Barboza began putting ideas been a journey.” walk done presents an op- come. For more information, tion, “There will be a ceremony, together in late summer. But Yukon’s Best Main Street, portunity for more foot trafficcall the Yukon Main Street- of with details to be determined. he said painting the crosswalk and the city’s traffic commis- around Main Street. This was fice at (405) 350-5999. Jody Harlan’s work in 2020 recognized with award From Staff Reports and the determination of dia very seriously. She tive while teleworking. Communications Di- medical eligibility for dis- has an uncanny ability to She worked with Chief rector Jody Harlan fromability benefits. sense potential trouble of Staff Randy Weather Yukon accepted the 2020 Melinda Fruendt is and take preemptive steps to set up the agency- re Oklahoma Commission DRS executive director. to be ready by gathering ceptionist Brett Freeman for Rehabilitation Ser- Harlan opened DRS’ information quickly.” to work from his Norman vices Award on December first communications Harlan was recognized home while answering 14 at the Commission’s office in 1994 and has for her role as a member phones in person during monthly meeting. served as communications of the Joint Information office hours rather than The Commission gov- director since that time. Center team responsible relying on recorded mes- erns the Oklahoma De- DRS Communica- for disseminating accu- sages. partment of Rehabilitation tions Manager Dana Tal- rate COVID-19 informa- The innovative DRS Services, which annu- lon from Oklahoma City tion to DRS Executive Communications Team ally serves nearly 84,000wrote in her nomination Director Melinda Fruendt also includes Communi- Oklahomans with disabil- letter, “She takes her role and staff, and to the public cations Officer Brett Jones ities through employment, to defend and protect the through social media. from Yukon, Administra- independent living and agency and its staff’s im- In response to the pan- tive Assistant Cathy Mar- educational programs, age in the public and me- demic, she ensured that tin from Oklahoma City the DRS communica- and Administrative Tech- Jody Harlan, le, earned the 2020 Commission for tions team had resources nician Rachel McLemore Rehabilitation Services award presented by Commis- need to remain produc- from Edmond. sioner Jace Wolfe, Ph.D., center and Commission Vice Chair Theresa Flannery (right). The Commission for Rehabilitation Services governs the Oklahoma De- partment of Rehabilitation Services. (Photo provided) Page 7A Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 7A

Spanish Cove takes up collection to donate By Carol Mowdy Bond Contributing Writer Spanish Cove Town Hall, a resident organi- zation at Spanish Cove Retirement Community, 11 Palm Street, took up a collection so they could donate gifts and money to help their neighbors. Their donations will go toward Christmas festivi- ties and gifts for residents of Nina Willingham Se- nior Housing, 900 E. Van- dament Avenue. On December 18, Spanish Cove Town Hall members Jonne John- son, Carolyn Merritt, Velta Johnston, and their president-elect Mary Sue Sanders arrived at Nina Willingham, bring- ing items to be used at a Christmas party sched- uled for December 23. Sanders presented an From le to right, Spanish Cove Town Hall members Velta Johnston, Carolyn Merritt, Jonne Johnson, and Mary Sue Sanders, stand with Terry Martin next to the Christmas tree at Nina Willingham Senior Housing, 900 E. Vandament Avenue on December 18. (Photo by Carol $825 check to Nina Will- Mowdy Bond) ingham manager Terry Martin. Martin said, “We’ll at the party. son. On Wednesday, the currently has 57 residents, ing to Nina Willingham Martin said, “How use the money to throw The Spanish Cove group will deliver the with some being singles residents’ Christmas for blessed we are to have a Christmas party for all group asked each of our gifts, plus we’ll have the and some being married at least five years, and themshe donate each year, of our residents. They’ll residents what they want party.” couples. said, “We’re glad that we and help make the resi- each get a boxed lunch on for Christmas. Then they Martin said she manag- Johnston said their can share with our neigh- dents’ Christmas much Wednesday, December 23 bought gifts for each per- es 54 apartments, and she group has been donat- bors.” brighter as a result.” Senate Academy From Page 1A From Page 5A

Johnson and Matthews, dwindling numbers of troopers.” both Republicans, filed Anyone interested in applying can fill out an ap- contests of candidacy plication at www.jointheohp.com. The Patrol has Dec. 11 with each claim- also changed the way written tests are administered. ing the other lives outside DPS has entered into an agreement with the Okla- Senate District 22. homa CareerTech Testing Center to provide the en- “There were two candi- trance exam for state trooper candidates. Applicants dates and two hearings,” to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy will take State Election Board pub- the Oklahoma Peace Officer Screening and Selection lic information officer -Mi Exam developed by the CareerTech Testing Center. sha Mohr said. “They did CTTC will provide the exam through its existing in- contest each other, and in person and virtual test sites across Oklahoma. both cases, the candidates OHP has also changed the physical fitness test. were stricken from the Candidates will perform a 500 meter row and a 1.5 ballot. mile run. More information on the physical fitness “There are now four istered voter in the district Board’s Dec. 16th ruling 6 special general election. standards can be found at www.jointheohp.com. candidates left.” for the six months” before has left four eligible can- The winner of the Dis- The patrol’s academy is 20 weeks in length. Ca- Johnson, who was the filing for office: didates, two Democrats trict 22 special election dets reside at the academy, located at the Robert R. District 22 senator before “Mr. Matthews was and two Republicans, will serve the final two Lester Training Center, 3600 N. Martin Luther King Bice, listed an address on not a registered voter in remaining for the Feb. 9 years of an unexpired Blvd. in Oklahoma City, for the duration of the acad- Villagio Drive in Edmond Senate District 22 for the special primary election: term in the 48-member emy. when he declared his can- six-month period imme- * Democrat: Molly Oklahoma State Senate. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol academy is very didacy during the Dec. diately preceding the firstOoten, 31, of NW 189th Full Senate terms are four structured. During academy training, cadets will be 7-9 filing period.- Mat day of the filing period,Terrace in Edmond; and years. challenged academically, physically, and mentally. A thews listed his address which was December 7,” Dylan Billings, 31, of Bice, 46, resigned from typical day begins with physical training, drill and on Highlander Ridge the document reads. “For Foxfire Road in Edmond.the State Senate effective ceremony, and inspections, prior to the classroom Drive in Edmond when he the period November 4 * Republican: Keri -ShiDec. 31 after being elect- instruction. The evening hours are used for course filed for District 22 spe- to November 14, 2020, pley, 48, of Water Oak ed to a two-year term in studies, assignment completions, practical exercises, cial election. Mr. Matthews was not a Road Circle in Edmond; the U.S. House of Repre- and preparation for the following day. The workdays The petition contest- registered voter in Senate and Jake A. Merrick, 39, sentatives for Oklahoma’s for cadets vary from 12 to 18 hours. Cadets going ing Johnson’s candidacy District 22.” of NW 100th Street in Yu- 5th District. Bice, who has into an academy are strongly encouraged to be in top shows the former state The contest of candida- kon. served Senate District 22 physical condition. This will assist them in achiev- legislator “maintains a cy refers to State Election The top vote-getter since 2014, defeated in- ing the success of completion. homestead in Senate Dis- Board certified records from each political party cumbent Democrat Con- trict 47” and “claimed the showing Matthews was in the primary will face gresswoman Kendra Horn homestead exemption” registered to vote at the off in the Tuesday, Aprilin the Nov. 3rd election. for tax year 2020 outside Highlander Ridge Drive District 22. It also shows address (in District 22) he filed as a lobbyist and from Aug. 31, 2018 un- represented to the Okla- til Nov. 4, 2020 when he homa Bar Association that changed his registration he lives at that District 47 to an address on Autumn address. Creek Drive in Edmond “Mr. Johnson’s decla- (in District 41). Ten days ration of candidacy lists a later, on Nov. 14, Mat- residence that differs from thews changed his voter where he claimed domi- registration back to the cile in 2020 and differentHighlander Ridge Drive than his voter registra- address. tion,” the petition reads. District 22 cov- “The evidence over- ers northern Oklahoma whelmingly suggests that County and eastern Ca- Mr. Johnson does not live nadian County, including in SD-22, but rather SD- parts of Yukon, Piedmont, 47.” Edmond, and Deer Creek. The petition contest- ing Matthews’ candidacy REMAINING notes candidates for Sen- CANDIDATES ate “must have been a reg- The State Election 8A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Luther hands Lady Patriots PROGRESS second loss, SPORTS Page 7B Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1B Wrestlers pin PC North 63-15

By Chuck Reherman winning 11 matches and roll- “We worked on a few things “We knew how tough Mus- The Millers came out and Sports Editor ing to a 63-15 dual win over after that Mustang match, fixed tang was and North may be a took control of the dual from After losing to Bedlam rival the Panthers Friday night at the some things and are making little down, but we still have to the opening match and won the Mustang by a lopsided margin YHS gym. ourselves better,” Miller head go in and take care of business,” first five, four by falls and one on Thursday, Yukon’s wrestling The Millers won six of those coach Joe Schneider said. “It he said. “This was a good match by forfeit. team was looking to take their matches by fall in rolling to a is a day to day battle and hope- to end the first part of the season Jackson Bodine started things frustrations out on someone. 30-0 lead. North also forfeited fully every day gets better than on and we will come back after off by pinning Yahya Pierre in Putnam City North happened three matches. The win gives the previous one. We worked Christmas, put in some good 2:27 at 106-pounds. Bodine had to be the next one on the mat the Millers their third dual win on doing some combination work and get ready for two du- built a 7-1 lead in the first pe- against the Millers. of the season and YHS will take moves and putting some things als right after we come back to See Wrestlers, page 3B And Yukon responded by a 3-1 record into the break. together. school.” Millerettes roll by Lady Knights

By Chuck Reherman outstanding,” Millerette Sports Editor head coach Roy Wyck- OKLAHOMA CITY – off said. “It was a great Back in the win column. response to our first loss. Yukon did one of the Our first half was about things they wanted to go- as good of a half of de- ing into the break, take a fense as we have played winning record in. in a long time. Their effort The Millerettes did that was outstanding. Super with a 60-36 win over proud of them. Oklahoma City North- “We shot it much bet- west Classen at the Lady ter,” he added. “I haven’t Knights gym. tallied the total turnovers The Millerettes take a forced, but what I really 2-1 record into the holiday loved was that when we break following a couple didn’t force a turnover, of weeks of postponed I thought we were much games more disciplined with our The game was original- ball containment and our ly scheduled for Nov. 20, help. The girls were very but was canceled due to locked in and played with COVID-19 concerns. great effort.” YHS, who had not The Millerettes used the played for a week, looked long ball in the opening a little rusty in the open- quarter to take an early ing quarter, then put it to- lead. Treys from Gab- gether in the second and by Tilley and MJ Case took control of the game, opened a 6-2 lead. Nariyah opening a 30-13 halftime Parks hit a shot off a North- Bryce Goucher takes Calen Jackson to his back in overtime to break a 2-2 tie and beat the North advantage. wrestler 4-2 at 145-pounds in the Millers 63-15 dual win. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) “I thought the girls were See Millerettes, Page 2B Patriots give pay back to Luther in 43-37 win By Chuck Reherman head into the break with a coach Kevin Cobbs said. Sports Editor 3-2 record. “Especially playing with- LUTHER – Playing a SWCS had lost to Lu- out two of our starters, team that you have al- ther 58-49 in the sea- I’m proud of what they ready lost to is a challenge son opener in the Minco did tonight, especially in itself. Going into that Festival on Dec. 10 and the defense, they really game missing two starters without starters Kirk Cole stepped up. and a senior who comes and Bryson Ford and se- “It was a great team off the bench and doing itnior Blake Riddell off the win,” he said. “Every kid on their home floor makesbench, playing the Lions that stepped in there con- it for even a tougher chal- again did not look too tributed, helped us, the lenge. favorable for the Patriots young guys grew up a lot Southwest Covenant playing a team for the sec- playing in a close game in met that challenge head ond time in nine days. the fourth quarter. We just on and turned the tables But, the team came out played solid basketball all on Luther, pulling off anda played a voracious the way through and I am 43-37 victory over the defense, making Luther very, very proud of them.” Lions Friday night in Lu- force up lower percentage The Patriots had built ther. shots and led the majority their biggest lead of 10, The Patriots, who have of the game. 39-29, with 2:38 remain- now won three in a row “It was a good win, Lu- ing in the game, then had after opening the season ther has a good basketball Michael Moriasi pokes the ball away from Luther’s Brady Browning in the with two straight losses, program,” SWCS head See Patriots, Page 6B Patriots 43-37 win. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) 2B www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Millerettes

From Page 1B son hit shots to cut the lead focusing and ‘never stop to 35-20. The Lady Knights competing’,” Wyckoff said. west Classen turnover and got within 12 points. But a “Regardless of mistakes or a trey from Lydia Laverty Sydney Brown free throw scoreboard we just keep ran the lead to 11-6 late in and a field goal from Cox competing. We are talking the first. made it a 14-point, 42-28 a lot about the mental side Field goals from Caid lead with eight minutes re- of competing. Going into Jefferson, Case and Brook- maining. each game expecting to lyn Cox opened a 17-8 lead.Back-to-back treys from win. And competing with Parks hit a trey, then CaseCase and Tilley pushed the that type of attitude.” followed with a bucket andlead to 48-30 and Cox hit Case had her best game a three-pointer to push the a shot in the lane open a of the season, hitting a sea- lead to 25-10. Another trey 20-point, 52-32 lead. son high 18 points to lead from Parks and two Sydney The Millerettes closed the scoring. She hit five Miller free throws opened the game out at the free shots from the floor, includ- the 30-13 halftime lead. throw line, hitting five ofing three three-point shots, Northwest Classen did seven and a Parks fieldand was five of seven at the try to make a run in -the goalsec made it 60-34 with line. ond half. The Lady Knightsjust under a minute re- Parks added 12 points, used the scoring of Tangeemaining. Cox nine. Jefferson and Til- Nariyah Parks reaches for a ball against Deer Creek’s Angel Scott during a Gagav and Jacylynn Dick- recent game. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) YHS swim “I think we areteams reallyley six and Brown four. take 2nd at Duncan

By Chuck Reherman itive spirit for this meet,” a second behind the win- was seventh in 2:58.13. The 200-meter freestyle 37.10. Sports Editor YHS head coach Bruce ner Marlow. The 400-me- Howard took second inrelay team of Manning, Cummings also took DUNCAN – Picking up Clifton said. “Practice ter relay team of Bradley the 200-meter individual Schob, Emma Gooch and second in the 100-meter where they left off. has been sporadic but that VanHoutan, Trevor Flana- medley in 2:38.18. Berg Cummings took second freestyle in 1:15.27. Man- After having only one didn’t seem to really affect gan, David Lu and Farris was fourth in the 50-me- in 2:19.07. The B team of ning was fourth in 1:19.30 meet and sporadic prac- them that much, at least in Abdelazziz finished fourth ter freestyle in 29 sec- Hannah Swanson, Cassidy and Schob sixth in 1:21.18. tices over the last month,their efforts. There were in 5:04.05. onds, while VanHoutan McIntyre, Katelyn Hol- Sale swam second in Yukon’s swim teams - re some that swam their per- The Millers claimed was eighth in 31.50 andman and Weaver placed the 400-meter freestyle in turned to the pool and re- sonal best times. The team three individual gold med- Carter ninth in 31.60. -Vansixth in 2:46.14. 6:03.28. Besabe was fifth ally didn’t miss a beat. scores didn’t fall our way als in the meet. McIntyre Houtan was also fifth inThe 200-meter medley in 6:56.81. Both the Miller and but overall I think we held won the 100-meter but- the 100-meter freestyle in team of Palmer, Gooch, Palmer had a pair of Millerette teams swam to our own and had a very terfly in 1:08.43. He 1:12.47,also Carter eighth in Raley and Schob finished third place finishes, in a second place finish in therespectful showing in this placed fourth in 400-meter 1:16.80 and Trevor Flana- third in 2:41.75. The B the 200-meter freestyle in Duncan Invitational held meet.” freestyle in 5:30.57. gan ninth in 1:23.03. team of Sale, Charlee 2:49.53 and in the 100-me- at the Simmons Center in The Millers won one Berg won the 100-me- In the girls division, the Hartlee, Besabe and Han- ter backstroke in 1:23.37. Duncan. relay, finished second in ter backstroke in a time of Millerettes had two sec- na Swanson finished fifth Besabe was eighth in the Both YHS teams - fin another and fourth in the 1:12.45. Abdelazziz fin- onds and a third in the re- in 2:56.19. 200 freestyle in 3:21.84 ished behind Mustang in third to account for 106 of ished second in 1:17.59. lay events, scoring 102 of The Millerettes swam and Swanson was ninth the five team meet. theirThe points. The 200-me- The third gold medal their points. to one gold medal and in 3:25.56. Raley fin- MHS boys won the title ter medley relay of Clay- came from Howard, who The 400-meter relay had three silver medals in ished fourth in the 100 with 410 points to 350 ton Berg, Aydan Howard, won the 100-meter breast- team of Jordan Raley, the individual competi- backstroke in 1:27.22 for the Millers. DuncanLogan McIntyre and Con- roke in 1:19.77. Logan Madison Manning, Lyn- tion. Cummmings had theand Weaver was 10th in was third with 331. Thenor Carter won the event Morris was seventh in lee Cummings and Abigail lone gold medal, winning1:55.15. MHS girls won their titlein a time of two minutes 1:44.21 and Korbyn Asen- Palmer took second in a the 50-meter freestyle in The teams will return to with 449 points while the and 10.56 seconds. cio was eighth in 1:44.66.time of 5:18.90. The B a time of 32.59 seconds. the water on Jan. 2, -com Millerettes scored 351. El- The foursome also Abdelazziz also swamteam of Jozzlyn Sale, Pey- Manning was second in peting in the Deer Creek gin was third with 327. teamed up in the 200-me- to a second place finishton Weaver, Zoe Besabe, 34.91, Raley was fourthMetro Invitational at the “I was actually really ter freestyle relay to finish in the 200-meter free- Hannah Schob finished in 35.22, Gooch sixth inMitch Park Aquatic Cen- pleased with their compet- second in 1:57.88, .57 of style in 2:37.41 and third Lu in 5:47.72. 36.31 and Sale seventh inter. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 3B

Wrestlers

From Page 1B at 145 and Hunter Smith pinned Anthony Neufer riod before turning Pierre in 3:38 at 152. A forfeit at to his back from the top 170 gave the Millers a 45- position and getting the 12 lead. fall 27 seconds into the In one of the marquee second period. matches of the night, Dillon Ryan pinned Draven Pierce upended Ian Davis in 3:28 at Connor Columbus 1-0 at 113-pounds, controlling 182-pounds to close the the match from the start. margin to 45-15. Ryan had a takedown Ryan Snodgrass won and two nearfalls for a the final match wrestled 7-0 lead after one, then of the night, pinning Oc- reversed his position offtavius Idiver-firat in 4:25 the bottom to a nearfall at 195-pounds. Chance before registering the fall. Bailey and Lane Parks re- After Jonah Hanscom ceived forfeit at 220 and received a forfeit at 120, heavyweight. Joseph Vallejo overcame “Bryce had a good an early 5-4 deficit andmatch, the North kid was pinned Caden Clanton in pretty tough,” Schneider 3:00. Clanton had used a said. “We needed to get takedown and nearfall for a takedown in overtime an early 5-0 lead. Vallejo to win the match. Dillon reversed out of the hold always wrestles clean and and had a nearfall of his Joseph was also in a close own to close to 5-4. Valle- match. But that is part of Hunter Smith flips Putnam City North’s Anthony Nuefer to his back to pin the Panther wrestler in jo used an escape and two it and that is how we get 3:38 in the 152-pound match of the Millers’ 63-15 dual win (Photo by Chuck Reherman) takedowns to lead 9-6 be- better wrestling and win- fore pinning Clanton mid- ning those close matches. you are leaning on your the kids can believe in at Putnam City Original kon Jan. 7. It is the third way in the second period. “We had a couple of teammate and your friend themselves more.” on Jan. 5 and host Edmo- time the dual has been re- Austen Schane won the tough losses, but we will and not just your coach, The Millers will wrestle rial in a district dual at Yu- scheduled. fifth straight match for the get back on the mat and Millers and had the fast- keep wrestling,” he said. est fall of the night. He “The dual tonight was a pinned Austin Todd in good team effort. All the 1:56 at 132 to open a 30-0 guys stayed in the bench lead. area during everyone’s North cut the lead to match and they were 30-6 at 138, but the Mill- showing guys what the ers won the next two to moves need to be and how take a 39-6 lead. Bryce to fix them. How to create Goucher scored a 4-2 de- a scramble here or there cision over Calen Jackson and that was big. When

Jackson Bodine uses an arm bar to roll PCN’s Yahya Pierre to his back at 106-pound match. Bodine earned the fall in 2:27 and started a Miller string of wins that led to a 63-15 dual win. (Photo by Chuck Reherman)

Austen Schane has Putnam City North’s Aus- tin Todd on his back and works for a fall in the 132-pound match. Schane pinned Todd in 1:56. (Photo by Chuck Reherman)

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From Page 1B 27 lead and a fourth that lead to six with 29 sec- opened the 10-point lead. onds left and Anthony Cox to weather a late Luther Luther made a run as sealed the win by sinking a scoring storm to earn the Owen Wilson hit a pair of pair of free throws with 12 win. SWCS had led 29-23 shots in the lane and Jesse seconds left, 43-37. opening the quarter, used Cole added a third to make “Kyler is starting to a pair of Kyler Beshears it a 39-35 game with 57 figure things out,” Cobbs shots in the lane to put the seconds remaining. Fresh- said. “He is a great athlete lead to eight, 33-25, got man Michael Moriasi hit a but has not played high a third bucket for a 35- driving layup to push the school basketball until this year and he is starting to become a very good play- er. He and Anthony com- pliment each other very well. “That was a great win considering how short- handed we were,” he said. “We feel we can carry some momentum into the break and we are needing a break right now. Hopefully we can get Kirk back soon, he will make a huge differ - ence for our team.” The Patriots did run off to a 6-2 start and used a Moriasi trey to open a 9-4 lead with 3:15 left in the quarter. Luther did take Kaleb Serrano tries to beat Luther’s Zac Parsons to a loose ball in the Pa- a 13-11 lead on a trey by triots’ 43-37 win over the Lions. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) Cole with 11 seconds left, but Moriasi hit a trey at the varsity minutes. Anthony buzzer to give SWCS a 14- did what we needed him 13 lead. to, he iced the game at the SWCS led 20-19 at half- free throw line. time, then started to build “I was really pleased on their lead. A shot from with our defense,” he Cox made it 22-19 13 said. “We went out and seconds into the half and played good, fundamen- a field goal from Tuckertal defense, didn’t foul Croy and two more from very much and made them Moriasi ran the lead to 28- make the mistakes and 21 with 2:19 left. The Pa- take the bad shots.” triots led 29-23 going into Moriasi led the Patriot scoring with 14 points, the final eight minutes. Beshears added 12 and “It did get a little scary Cox had 10. Wilson, who at the end,” Cobbs said. “We tried to get them to had 29 points in that first game, was held to 11 this hold the ball and work Kyler Beshears is fouled by Luther’s Caleb time. the clock, but we had four Grounds as he goes up for a shot. Beshears had a The Patriots will host Tucker Croy races down the court on a fast break guys out there that have season high 12 points in the Patriots 43-37 win. the OKC Knights on Jan. as Luther’s Evan Hughes give chase. The Patri- (Photo by Chuck Reherman) not played serious intense 5. ots beat Luther 43-37. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) Page 7A Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 7B

Luther hands Lady Patriots 2nd loss

By Chuck Reherman 21-point first quarter leading quarter and never look Sports Editor and never looked back in back after that to hand LUTHER – Playing a posting a 63-35 win over the Lady Patriots a fifth team twice in less than the Lady Patriots Friday straight loss heading into two weeks is always a night at Luther. the Christmas break. challenge, especially The teams had met nine “I looked back at the if that team won by 36 days earlier in the Minco scorebook and we played points and you are playing Festival and the Lady Pa- them in our first game and them again on their home triots fell to Luther 71-35 we were eight points bet- floor. in what was the season ter than that first game,” That was the challenge opener for SWCS. In thatLady Patriot head coach for Southwest Covenant, first meeting, Luther Terryhad Fellenstein said. who held Luther to eight run out to a 14-3 lead and “That is a small victory points less than what they used a big second quar- and that is what we are scored the first time, but ter to lead 43-22. The shooting for right now, there was still that same second meeting saw the those small victories. We result. Lady Lions hit five three-have to celebrate those Luther ran out to a point shots in that open- small victories right now. “Luther came out on fire, they hit several threes in that first quarter and we just could not get to them and defend,” he said. “I don’t know why we didn’t get out there to them and let them get that big lead. But after that we played better defense, fought back and the kids never quit. We played hard the whole game. “They are a good quick team and right now we are not and that hurts us. We are going to work on our Emma Riggs battles with Luther’s Harlee Darcy for the ball aer the pair quickness over the break and the Lady Lions Michaela Steelman went for a rebound. Luther handed and hopefully we can start the Millerettes a 63-35 loss. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) competing with those quicker teams.” eight shots from the floor a 39-17 lead at the break. ball protection and shoot- Luther opened the game compared to one for the A wild trey to open the ing. Both those things are hitting a three, then used Lady Patriots. second half opened a 42- key for us and we have a field goal from - Tier An Abby Schroeder 17 lead. SWCS used field not done them as well as ney Westermeir that she trey gave the Lady Patri- goals from Schroeder and we have needed to. We are followed with two more ots a little life early in the Kinzy Moseley, but Lu- not valuing possessions treys for an 11-2 lead. second. SWCS did get ther countered with a pair like we need and we need Westermeir, who had four Luther in foul trouble and of Shauntee Silva buckets to work more as a team.” treys in the quarter, hit two hit seven of 10 shots from and opened a 52-25 lead. Schroeder led the Lady more and one from Bailee the line and a three-point “Hopefully we can work Patriot scoring with 12 Abby Schroeder pulls down a rebound in front Wilds ran the lead to 20-4. play from Schroeder to out some of the things we points, Alex Davis added of teammate Kinzy Moseley in the Lady Patri- The Lady Lions finished close the lead down un- are not doing as well dur- eight, Moseley had six ots 63-35 loss to Luther Friday night. (Photo by the quarter on a 5-0 run der 20. Luther hit a pairing the break,” Fellenstein and Emma Riggs and Hai- Chuck Reherman) for a 25-4 lead. Luther hit of late shots that opened said. “We have to work on ley Dunnington had four. 8B www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

CPROGRESSOUNTY Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1C COVID-19 shuts down senior party Christmas plans came to a screeching halt due to found donors who gave $1550 ing in the low-income apart- residents’ doors. Realizing the COVID-19. Several residents for the Christmas meal. And ment complex, would have a seriousness of the situation, changed for residents were diagnosed with the illness she had the seniors fill party,out a meal, and receive their they planned to quickly deliver, the week prior to Christmas. forms, telling what they want Christmas gifts. while spreading some holiday By Carol Mowdy Bond The apartment complex man- for Christmas. Area residents But upon hearing of the CO- cheer. Contributing Writer ager contacted party organizer stepped up to buy gifts for the VID-19 cases, Mathes quickly Mathes said, “We’ll use the The December 20 “Santa Tina Mathes the week prior to seniors, acting as their Secret regrouped and created a Plan money for another meal at an- for Seniors Christmas Party,” Christmas, to tell her about the Santas. B. She, her husband Rory, other time, or other needs the planned for seniors living in newly-diagnosed COVID-19 Mathes said, “A lot of people Ashlynn Hendricks, and Joey residents have. I’m so sad. I the Surrey Hills Estates Senior cases. donated the money for a ca- Passarelli dressed as Santa, was looking forward to all the Living Community complex, Mathes spent weeks plan- tered Christmas meal.” Mathes decided to hand deliver the 11300 Surrey Hills Boulevard, ning the Christmas event. She planned that the residents, liv- almost 100 gifts directly to See Party, Page 2C Surrey parade rolls through for families Children line streets to watch 10-vehicle event

By Carol Mowdy Bond Contributing Writer “A Very Surrey Christmas” parade and celebration took place Saturday, December 19. Spurred into action by the COVID-19 problems, organizer Ceeja Malmkar said, “We’ve got to provide some Christmas fun for these kids.” Beginning at 2 p.m., in the parking lot of the Golf Club at Surrey Hills, 11340 Surrey Hills Boulevard, about 10 vehicles paraded slowly through Surrey Hills streets. Children and fami- lies lined the streets to watch. Lucas Malmkar, dressed as the Grin- ch, was in the parade’s lead car, with Christmas music playing loudly. And Jonathan Sipes, 15, of Piedmont, a ninth grader at Piedmont High School, sits on the mechanical bull and waits Grace Communion Surrey Hills pastor for a ride during the last event for the Piedmont Country Christmas series of holiday festivities on Friday, Dec. Joe Brannen, along with other church 18. (Photo by Robert Medley) members Megan Brannen, Megan Ur- mie, and Nicole Payne dressed as the cast from “Frozen,” riding in a “Fro- zen” float. Others in the parade rode in golf carts decorated in Christmas style, Bouncing off the bull See Parade, Page 3C He was one of many of all ages with the white horns, and Sipes went County’s Country who tried their luck on the spinning, to the cushioned ground. Kandi Roll- bucking bull machine. er watched the ride with delight. Christmas gives Sipes, a ninth grader at Piedmont “It is fun watching him,” Roller riders a whirl High School got on top of the me- said, laughing. chanical bull as part of the event, Sipes said, “It hurt when I fell.” By Robert Medley “A Grand ol’ Christmas” on Monroe Sipes described the ride. Managing Editor Avenue, Friday, Dec. 18. “My arms hurt from holding on,” onathan Sipes, 15, stood in a He gave the bull a good ride on Sipes said. Lanie Hickman and Hannah Hinkle long line to wait for his turn his first go-round. Then the second Garry and Declan Palmer, both of ride in a Christmas-style golf cart for to ride he mechanical bull time he climbed on the bull he was Yukon, waited in line and took a turn “A Very Surrey Christmas” parade in at the Piedmont Country tossed pretty quickly. A sock and a Surrey Hills on December 19. (Photo J by Carol Mowdy Bond) Christmas event. leg went up above the brown bull See Sipes, Page 2C Wreaths Across America held at Fort Reno

By Carol Mowdy Bond The event was hosted by the Fort led the prayer. Oklahoma Jeep Patriots Contributing Writer Reno Chapter of the National Society of provided an all veteran honor guard. On December 19, the annual Wreaths the Daughters of the American Revolu- Larry Taylor played “Taps” while the Across America event was held at the tion (NSDAR) with special permission flag was lowered to half staff. Oklahoma historic Fort Reno Cemetery, 7107 W. from the Historic Fort Reno Board, Inc., Society of Daughters of the American Cheyenne Street, El Reno. Due to the and the United States Department of Revolution State Regent Teresa Cales COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony Agriculture for hosting at the Fort Reno brought greetings to the crowd. Chapter was completely outside in the cemetery, Post Cemetery. Regent Nicky Howell led the 45 min- was shortened, only a limited number of With a crowd of approximately 40 ute ceremony to honor, remember, and Jane Maytubby and Nicky Howell lead people were allowed to attend, and there people on hand, Jane Maytubby, the his- the Wreaths Across America event. (Pho- were no inside components to the event. torian of Fort Reno Chapter, NSDAR, See Wreaths, Page 3C to provided) 2C www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

A sunny, bright Christmas day ahead Forecast is pleasant After a sunny day Wednes- will be sunny with a high tem- grees across the county. 32.21 inches of rain in 2020, day with a high of 51 degrees, perature near 49 degrees. The Saturday will be mostly sun- according to the Oklahoma Me- for county holiday sunshine returns Christmas Eve low temperature early Friday ny with a high near 57 degrees. sonet website. In 2019, El Reno and Christmas Day. will be near 28 degrees, the Na- Skies will be mostly sunny had a total of 42.70 inches of From Staff Reports Recent snowfall will be all tional Weather Service reported. on Sunday with a high near 53 rain. A sunny and bright day is in gone. Christmas Day, Friday, will degrees. The total for Yukon in 2019 the forecast across Canadian Wednesday brought sunny be sunny with a high of 54 de- Rainfall amounts for Cana- was 47.22 inches of rain. The County for Christmas 2020 Fri- skies with gusty north winds of grees across Canadian County. dian County in 2020 were down total for 2020 year-to-date was day, the National Weather Ser- up to 32 mph. The low temperature early compared to 2019. not available this week from the vice reports. Thursday, Christmas Eve, Saturday will be near 35 de- In El Reno, there has been Oklahoma Mesonet website.

His sock and a leg appear atop the me- chanical bull as Jona- than Sipes, 15, of Piedmont, is tossed off the ride during the Piedmont Country Christmas event on Friday, Dec. 18. (Photo by Robert Medley) Sipes From Page 1C the green glow lighted up the town through the sea- on the bull. Declan, 2, son. smiled as the ride operator The S’Mores Christ- kept the pace a slow one mas event in Piedmont for their ride. They made was Friday, Dec. 11, a slow, dismount to the and the final one was “A cushions. Grand ol’ Christmas, Fri- Piedmont’s series of day, Dec. 18. holiday events started Fri- Food trucks, and lo- day, Dec. 4 when Mayor cal businesses opened Garry Palmer, and Declan Palmer, 2, of Yukon, wait to ride a mechanical bull that kept people in a long line Kurt Mayabb flipped the their doors for customers waiting for their turn during the Piedmont Country Christmas “A Grand ol’ Christmas” celebration on Monroe light switch for the down- throughout the series of Avenue Friday, Dec. 18. (Photo by Robert Medley) town Christmas tree, and holiday events.

Tina and Rory Mathes, Joey Passarelli dressed as Santa, and Ashlynn Hendricks prepare to unload almost 100 gi
s and deliver them to the residents at the Surrey Hills Estates Senior Living Community complex, 11300 Surrey Hills Boulevard, on December 20. (Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond) Party From Page 1C like a whole complex of them due to COVID-19. been completed, leaving went into overdrive, and ly Section 8 housing, but grandparents for me. For Hopefully, we can still most residents in total rallied the Surrey Hills it is Section 8 through the fun things we planned for some of them, this was bring a little bit of cheer darkness. Residents, who and Piedmont areas to state rather than the fed- them. They’ve become the only Christmas for to them.” were immobile, were bring in meals during the eral level. Mathes’ father lives in stuck on the third many floor. days with no elec- Mathes worked to cre- the complex. The historic Cell phones did not work tricity, replace the food ate a community system October ice storm re- inside the building. So, lost in the residents’ re- for the residents, so if vealed serious issues for residents were trapped in frigerators after power they ever find themselves the apartment complex complete darkness, and was back on, establish in need again, they have residents at that time. The most did not own flash- an ongoing food pantry an outlet. exit signs and emergency lights. where people may donate, To follow the resi- backup lights had never As a result, Mathes and establish a Facebook dents, and Mathes’ en- page to help the residents. deavors on their behalf, She also began organiz- or to help, connect with ing events including a Mathes through the Face- successful Thanksgiving book page Surrey Hills meal, and more. Estates Senior Living The complex is partial- Community. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 3C

Canadian County Court Records

Canadian County Dis- Scheenberger. stolen vehicle and driving the influence of drugs,El Reno’s Edward session of drug parapher- trict Court records (Dec. Kenneth Kapp vs. Ka- with revoked license. unlawful possession of Charles Blackwolf, public nalia. 9-17): trina Kapp. controlled dangerous sub- intoxication. El Reno’s Shonna Lee Scott Reddick vs. Jen- MISDEMEANORS stance (two counts) and Laredo, Texas’ Jorge Edwards, embezzlement, MARRIAGE nifer Granger. FILED unlawful possession of Eduardo Estrada, driving improper license plate LICENSES Steven Mitchel Salvo El Reno’s John Emete- drug paraphernalia. with suspended/revoked and failure to display cur- Levi Trever Davidson vs. Itzel Salvo. rio Santoya, obstructing Oklahoma City’s Deon license and speeding. rent tag. and Jenna Nichelle Tay- Karla Diane Johnson an officer. Denovious Sanders, driv- Yukon’s Skyler Law- Yukon’s Bobby Joe lor. and Bobby Bass Johnson. El Reno’s Cedtessa ing under the influence rence Arndt, possession Siemens, driving under Joshua Caine Posey Wynn Whitebuffalo,- ofun alcohol and drugs and of controlled dangerous the influence of alcohol. and Taylor Kathryn Cash. FELONIES FILED lawful possession of con- unlawful possession of substance and unlawful McLoud’s Jody Ray Blane Montana Warner El Reno’s Chase Mar- trolled dangerous sub- controlled dangerous sub- possession of drug para- French, driving under the and Madison Dawn Watts. quell Buchanan, discharg- stance, transporting open stance. phernalia. influence of alcohol, trans- Charles Joseph Joy IV ing firearm into dwelling. container of alcoholic El Reno’s Johnny Earl Yukon’s Ryan Samuel porting open container of and Courtney Ruth Du- Yukon’s Mandeep beverage and public in- Smith Jr., obstructing an Sellers, possession of intoxicating beverage and pree. Singh Lally, endangering toxication. officer. controlled dangerous sub- driving with suspended/ Karl Allen Molvig and others while eluding/at- El Reno’s Robert Lynn Travis Duncan, protec- stance and unlawful pos- revoked license. Monique Erica Eniero. tempting to elude police Littlebird III, driving with tive order violation. Christopher D’Shawn officer, unauthorized use revoked license and trans- El Reno’s Franky Lee Reed and Jaylin Isis of vehicle and unlawful porting open container of James Choat Dicinto, Leigh Driskell. possession of controlled alcoholic beverage. public intoxication, fur- Matthew Christopher dangerous substance. El Reno’s Mark Wayne nishing alcoholic bever- Adams and Ashley Nicole El Reno’s Laura Nor- Reeves, leaving scene of age to person under 21, Johnson. man Stafford, unlaw- damage accident. unlawful possession of Travis Wayne Bartels ful possession of forged Muskogee’s Travis drug paraphernalia, and and Jordan Leo Lingo. notes or instruments and John Sanders, protective possession of alcohol by unlawful possession of order violation. person under 21. DIVORCES FILED controlled dangerous sub- El Reno’s Jonathan El Reno’s Manuel Tracy Do vs. Davis Do. stance. Robert Gibson, obstruct- Ponce Torres, actual phys- Sandra L. Lang vs. El Reno’s Jerry D. ing an officer and publicical control of vehicle un- Leonard L. Lang. Privetts, driving under the intoxication. der the influence. Mitchell McKee vs. influence of alcohol, elud- Calumet’s Raechelle El Reno’s Kenneth Mi- Holly McKee. ing/attempting to elude Lynn Bearshield, larceny chael Bratcher, domestic Joseph Thoms Miller police officer, obstructingof merchandise from re- abuse. Jr. vs. Dalyn Dawn Miller. an officer, disturbingtailer the (two counts) and Yukon’s Michael Matthew Ryan New- peace, unlawful posses- obstructing an officer. Shawn Killingsworth, do- comb vs. Kristi Nicole sion of controlled danger- Yukon’s Cameron Al- mestic abuse. Newcomb. ous substance, and unlaw- len Ewing, driving under El Reno’s Joshua Cade Rachel Taylor Hatfieldful possession of drug the influence by person Wagner, possession of vs. Timothy Michael Hat- paraphernalia. under 21. controlled dangerous sub- field. Yukon’s Daylor Robert Duncan’s Denton Scott stance and trespassing af- Summer Dawn John- Brown, domestic abuse Marsh, driving under ter being forbidden. son and Mathew David by strangulation and dis- Johnson. rupting/preventing emer- Raul L. Perez vs. Vir- gency telephone call. ginia D. Perez. Yukon’s Jason Floyd Wreaths Mary Pittman vs. Ralph Elliott, actual physical From Page 1C Pittman. control of vehicle under Jerrod D. Dodd vs. the influence, unlawful teach the next generation about the importance of Whitney R. Dodd. possession of controlled honoring our veterans. Kassady Danelle Mel- dangerous substance and Howell said, “We placed approximately 75 lendorf vs. Anthony Ryan unlawful possession of wreaths on graves, including seven for unknown Mellendorf. drug paraphernalia. soldiers buried at the cemetery. Historic Fort Reno Bethany Scheenberg- El Reno’s Joshua Cade Board’s Marie Hirst and Wendy Ogden were present. er vs. Matthew Russell Wagner, possession of Tom Webb was also present.”

Mary and Jim Garrett decorate the Surrey Hills metal surrey, horse, people, and sign for Christmas, including masks, at the Surrey Hills entrance on the corner of Surrey Hills Boulevard and Northwest Expressway. (Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond) Parade From Page 1C Grace Communion Surrey Malmkar and the activi- Hills, and numerous Sur- ties she plans, go to the or their vehicles. rey Hills residents. Surrey Hills Neighbors Due to COVID-19, the Meanwhile, the en- Facebook page. Christmas party was re- trance to Surrey Hills was tooled as an outside drive- decked out for Christmas, by party in the Golf Club thanks to Surrey Hills at Surrey Hills parking lot Home and Garden Club from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cee- volunteers. ja said, “140 people gave Mary and Jim Garrett an RSVP for the party.” decorated the well-known The Grinch, the cast of Surrey Hills metal surrey, “Frozen,” and Santa were horse, people, and sign at in the parking lot to see the Surrey Hills entrance during the party. Or peo- on the corner of Sur- ple could get out of their rey Hills Boulevard and vehicles for a parking-lot- Northwest Expressway. style photo op with any of And this year, the Garretts the characters. added masks to the peo- The group scuttled ple’s faces, in COVID-19 plans for the hot cocoa style. bar due to the pandemic. The historian for the Instead, families could club, Mary said, “Nancy drive through the park- Apha made the wreath ing lot and pick up indi- that goes around the vidually wrapped cookies, horse’s neck.” provided by A Latte Love To connect with the Coffee House, which has Surrey Hills Home and a food truck, and also a Garden Club, go to their brick-and-mortar location Facebook page Surrey at 91 Monroe Avenue in Hills Home and Garden Piedmont. Other sponsors Club. for the free event included To connect with Ceeja 4C www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Cardinal Point signs lease New domestic violence leasing 2,100 square Oklahoma’s fourth fire marshal’s office oncemestic the violence center. feet of new con- family justice center facility’s construction project The District Attorney’s Of- center moving into struction for $1,575 to help survivors of is finished. fice applied for and was award- juvenile facility per month, equal to domestic abuse, child ed a Victims of Crime Act $18,900 annually. It is abuse, sexual assault, CENTRALIZED (VOCA) federal grant totaling By Conrad Dudderar a one-year lease with and stalking. LOCATION $213,229 to help with opera- two optional years. Kristie Director Chandler Cardinal Point will be a cen- tions. Senior Staff Writer Chandler EL RENO - A trust oversee- For grant purposes, and her staff will tralizedwork place where domestic “We are in the process now ing Canadian County’s new the CCCJC is donating with resource partners violence survivors can choose of transferring that grant from domestic violence center has the rest of the space, that previ- offering programs to serve Ca- from various services to help the District Attorney’s Office signed a lease with the county ously was used for an adoles- nadian County domestic vio- them. to the Cardinal Point Public commissioners to occupy its cent substance abuse home. lence survivors. The center will foster a com- Trust,” Chandler explained. new home. “They’ve been a great part- “Ultimately, we’d like to munity of support for domestic The Cardinal Point trust The commissioners, at their ner donating that space that we have a welcoming, safe place violence survivors, reduce or needs to cover rent, salaries, Dec. 21st meeting, approved a were able to renovate,” Assis- – one place – where adult and eliminate the trauma associ- equipment, technology, and real estate and leasing services tant District Attorney Tommy child victims can go when they ated with victims’ involvement supplies to provide survivor agreement starting Jan. 1, 2021 Humphries said. are hurting because of experi- with law enforcement and the services. with Cardinal Point Public Now that the lease has been encing a crime like domestic criminal justice system, and Board members of Cardinal Trust. approved, Director Kristie violence, sexual assault, child better hold offenders account- Point’s trust are: District At- Cardinal Point is getting Chandler said, “we plan to get abuse, and stalking,” Chandler able. torney Mike Fields, Canadian ready to occupy a 5,000 square Cardinal Point staff moved said. County commissioners dedi- County Undersheriff Kevin foot space inside the Canadian and operating first in the space The opening of Cardi- cated $144,195 in the county’s Ward, District 2 County Com- County Children’s Justice Cen- and then move on-site partner nal Point has been tied to the FY20-21 general fund budget missioner Dave Anderson, Jac- ter (CCCJC), 7905 E Hwy 66. agencies in.” CCCJC receiving a certificate as “seed money” for Cardinal queline Steyn, and Heidi Oli- The Cardinal Point trust is Canadian County will have of occupancy from the state Point to help launch the do- ver. County officials plan to vacate section line Public hearing is Reformatory Road section line 300 feet, Humphries added. A for District 2. The cost is based new county Expo Center con- along the west boundary of copy of the notice also must be on state contract pricing and in- struction, notably $20,833 to required before closing Crimson Lake Estates – Phase published in the local newspa- cludes a five-year warranty. the Canadian County (Banner) 2. The developer of a small per. • An agreement to participate Water Authority for water line By Conrad Dudderar housing addition has asked the Part of the section line runs with the Oklahoma Climatolog- design costs. Senior Staff Writer county to take this action. through Lake El Reno, District ical Survey, Ok-First. This will Canadian County Undersher- At the request of a developer, Assistant District Attorney 3 County Commissioner Jack provide Canadian County with iff Kevin Ward reported there Canadian County officials are Tommy Humphries advised Stewart noted. “up-to-date” severe weather in- were 199 inmates in the county taking steps to vacate part of a county commissioners they In other business at the Dec. formation “as it occurs in our jail, with 183 “in-house” and 16 section line in El Reno. would need to call a public 21st meeting, county commis- area”, Emergency Management being housed in other counties Canadian County Com- hearing before closing a portion sioners approved: Director Andrew Skidmore “to help manage the COVID missioners, at their Dec. 21st of the section line. • Paying $304,000 to Warren said. There is no charge for this outbreak.” Some 21 county in- meeting, approved a resolution Notices must be sent to four CAT to purchase a 2021 Cater- service. mates await transfer to the state to vacate about 800 feet of the property owners living within pillar 140 AWD motor grader • Funding requests for the Department of Corrections. COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Canadian County From Staff Reports COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Canadian County and have been given to health- care workers. The first healthcare work- ers in Yukon received a CO- VID-19 vaccination Thursday, Dec. 17 at INTEGRIS Cana- dian Valley Hospital, spokes- woman Brooke Cayot reports. “INTEGRIS Canadian Val- ley Hospital began COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday, Dec. 17. The vaccines are not yet available to the public but are being administered to front- line health care workers who have been taking care of Okla- homans since the beginning of the pandemic,” Cayot reports. State House Rep. Rhonda Baker and Yukon Mayor Shelli Selby The date the vaccines will watch as INTEGRIS Canadian Valley Hospital caregivers receive be available for the public has the first COVID-19 vaccines that arrived in the county. Grace En- meier, from U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas’ office also stopped not been announced. by on Thursday, Dec. 17. (Photo provided) Residents of nursing homes and their caretakers are next on the list for the vaccines. 7,725 recoveries. “All the nursing staffs have Stacey Purintun, who is a District 2 has had 22,056 been trained on how to handle nurse in the Emergency De- positive tests since the pan- the vaccine and the cold tem- Healthcare workers received COVID-19 vaccinations at INTEGRIS partment at INTEGRIS Cana- Canadian Valley Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 17. (Photo provided) demic began. peratures. We will utilize dry dian Valley Hospital, received “The eight counties in our ice and refrigeration to trans- the first shot of the vaccine district got just over 1,950 port them. Everyone is on Thursday. She has been with adults over age 65 and adults part of history,” Jackson said. doses. We looked at the hos- point with what to do in trans- INTEGRIS Health for 20 with medical conditions. Canadian County is one of pitals in our district and who port and handling.” years. “We hope to see vaccine eight counties making up Dis- was ready and willing to get Jackson said the Oklahoma INTEGRIS Canadian Val- available potentially as soon trict 2, which received its por- the vaccine. We feel like we National Guard is providing ley officials said 254- healthas January and will be pro- tion of Oklahoma’s first ship- have enough to cover all the security during transportation care workers received their moting events and times after ment of the Pfizer vaccine. healthcare workers who are of the vaccine. first shots Thursday. They willphase is closer to wrapping The state was allotted 33,000 ready to get vaccinated. “We have considered added receive their second and finalup,” Jackson said. doses of the vaccine, which “It’s not mandatory, but we extra security into our plans shot on Jan. 7. Teachers and educators will was the first to gain emergen- know we have enough to do and we have people lined out Other doses of the new CO- be next on the list of priorities, cy approval last week from the at least half this week and do for that, but we are really not VID-19 vaccine were admin- and then the rest of the public Food and Drug Administra- more later when we get our too concerned about it,” said istered in Canadian County on in Oklahoma will be able to tion. next shipment,” Jackson said. Jackson. Thursday< Dec. 17 at health- get vaccinated. The other counties are Al- The District 2 dosages are Jackson said District 2 will care sites in El Reno and Mus- The first doses of the new falfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, being stored in Enid. be getting more dosages of the tang, reports Maggie Jackson, COVID-19 vaccine will be ad- Kingfisher, Logan and Major. “It has to be kept at a nega- Pfizer vaccine. Canadian County Health De- ministered in Canadian Coun- In El Reno, the vaccine will tive 70 to 80 degrees. There “We will get another ship- partment spokeswoman. ty on Thursday at health-care be administered at the SSM are some storage facilities in ment shortly. We know that we Canadian County received sites in El Reno, Yukon and St. Anthony emergency room. the Oklahoma City area, but will get our share of the state’s its portion of Oklahoma’s firstMustang, said Maggie Jack- The Mustang site will be at the hospitals in the county had to next round of 166,000 dosages shipment of the Pfizer vaccine.son, Canadian County Health SSM Healthplex there, while have time to coordinate who before January. We expect to The state was allotted 33,000 Department spokeswoman. the Yukon site will be INTEG- would be getting the vaccine. get one more shipment of the doses of the vaccine, which “We are excited and hope RIS Canadian Valley Hospital. We decided to have central Pfizer vaccine but the Moder- was the first to gain emergen- this will be getting back to Jackson said the first round operations out of Enid because na vaccine should get approval cy approval last week from the some normalcy. This is the of vaccinations will focus on of the space and it was better by then and we will get some Food and Drug Administra- first step in dealing withhealth-care this workers on the logistically for the district,” of those shipments as well,” tion. virus. I see this as a privilege frontlines of the pandemic. Jackson said. Jackson said. Jackson said after the firstto be a part of this unprece- Canadian County ranks fourth Jackson said workers at all round of vaccines is admin- dented effort between science in the state among total cases eight District 2 health depart- Glen Miller of the El Reno istered to healthcare provid- and government. As tough of a with 8,859 as of Dec. 15. The ments have been trained on Tribune contributed to this re- ers, the next phase will be for year this has been, this is a big county has had 44 deaths and how to handle the vaccine. port. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 5C

Men arrested on lewd acts complaint Canadian County using social media who Canadian County’s for trying to pick up a 14-year- gether. After the conversation target children, accord- internet crimes against old female for sex. Benson was got sexually explicit, Benson sheriff investigators ing to a news release children unit used their arrested at a Canadian County would bring up how much trou- make busts in cases from the Canadian undercover account fast food restaurant located ble he could get into talking to a County Sheriff’s office. to speak with Skanes. at Interstate 40 and Mustang minor this way. From Staff Reports On December 14, Skanes continued to Road. Benson brought to the As the conversation pro- Two men have been arrested 2020, Krishna Skanes, Krishna Skanes speak with the un- meeting a knife and condoms. gressed, Benson wanted to set on lewd acts complaints in sep- a 39-year-old male dercover investigator During the investigation, up a meeting place to pick up arate cases as part of a Canadi- from Oklahoma City, thinking he was talk- Benson was told he was speak- the minor child. A location at an County Sheriff’s undercover was apprehended by ing to the victim, and ing to a 14-year-old female on a fast-food restaurant was se- stings in December. Cleveland County a search warrant was social media; however, this did lected as the meeting place by During the week of Decem- Sheriff’s Office- af issued for Skanes so- not stop him from continuing Benson. Investigators waited ber 14, 2020, Investigations ter Canadian County cial media accounts. the conversation. Quickly af- for Benson at the meeting place, by the Canadian County Sher- District Attorney’s - of Jay Benson Skanes was charged ter Benson was put on notice, and soon Benson arrived to pick iff’s Office led to the arrestfice of issued an arrest with soliciting sex with he sent various photographs of up the girl in a stolen truck. Krishna Skanes and Jay Benson warrant. A Canadian County a minor by use of technology, his genitals to what he believed Benson was quickly arrested on complaints of sexual com- Sheriff’s Office investigation and his bond was set at $5,000. was a minor female. Benson by deputies and was taken to munication with a minor, and uncovered that Skanes sent a Benson remains in custody in sent over five sexually explicitthe Canadian County Jail. Ben- lewd acts with a child during an photograph of his genitals to a Cleveland County where he was photographs to the undercover son was charged with lewd acts undercover sting in Canadian middle school child in Canadian arrested and also charged with investigator. with a child under 16, unauthor- County. County. a similar crime in Cleveland During the conversation, ized use of a motor vehicle, Skanes was arrested on De- Skanes then tried to text with County. Skanes will be trans- Benson was worried about be- and larceny of a license plate. cember 14, 2020, from a Ca- the child, but the child reported ported to Canadian County Jail ing set up by law enforcement Benson’s bond was set at sixty- nadian County arrest warrant the photograph to authorities. after his court dates in Cleve- but quickly changed his atten- five thousand dollars, and he re- by Cleveland County Sheriff’sThe victim’s parent, pretend- land County. tion to requesting oral sex from mains in custody. Office, and Benson was arresteding to be the child, told Skanes On December 16, 2020, the minor. “The Sheriff’s Office will on December 16, 2020 by the he was talking to a 14-year-old, the Canadian County internet Benson explained various continue vigorously pursu- Canadian County Sheriff’s - Of and Skanes then asked for a pic- crimes against children unit ar- sexual fantasies he wanted to ing child predators as long as fice. These undercover -opera ture of their body after sending rested Jay Benson, a 38-year- experience with the minor fe- they’re out there,” Sheriff Chris tions targeted internet predators another photograph of genitals. old male from Oklahoma City, male, including showering to- West said. COVID-19 cases track in Canadian County Numbers released As of Tuesday morning, behind Cleveland, Tulsa and 1,676 cases and 1,533 people people recover. Dec. 22, the number of cases Oklahoma counties. recover from the virus. Kingfisher County has had show more deaths in Canadian County stood at There had been 16 deaths in Mustang has had 13 deaths, eight deaths, 1,227 cases and 9,648 cases with 8,464 people Yukon as of Tuesday morning, 1,610 cases and 1,425 people 1,080 people recover From Staff Reports who had recovered from the Dec. 22, the health department recover. Statewide, as of Tuesday Canadian County has had 45 virus. reported. Piedmont has had five morning, Dec. 22, there had deaths from COVID-19 since Canadian County remained There had been 5,183 cases deaths, 670 cases and 578 been 2,218 deaths, 262,434 the pandemic began in March, in fourth place of counties and 4,521 people recover from people recover. cases and 224,672 people re- the Oklahoma State Depart- in the state with the highest the virus in Yukon. Okarche has had four cover, the health department ment of Health reported. number of COVID-19 cases El Reno has had 11 deaths, deaths, 145 cases and 133 reported. Longtime Piedmont contributor passes from virus

From Staff Reports and took care of financial matters. braska, and served in Air Force. right now,” Henry said. Meyer and grandsons Zachary A longtime Piedmont bene- Meyer died Sunday morning He was retired from the Air Force. Henry said her father moved and Tucker. He is also survived factor, who helped shape the at an Oklahoma City hospital. Cooley said Meyer will be to Piedmont in the mid-1990s, by brothers Ron, Jerry and Jon growing city’s development over He had been in the intensive care missed in the community. and ther he got into the real estate and sisters Patty and Lorrie. recent decades, has died of -COunit, Cooley said. Cooley said he “We’re going to have a meet- business. Meyer graduated from Or- VID-19. last saw Meyer in November and ing for the Board of Directors “The way things have changed chard High School and entered Leon Meyer, 72, died Sunday, Meyer was in good health. to see what we will do for him. in Piedmont in the last 25 years, the Air Force in 1969 earning a Dec. 20, his family reports. “This is a great loss to our He was such a tremendous as- he, (Meyer) had so much to do Bronze Star. After his retirement Meyer’s friend Hoss Cooley community. He did so many set to our community,” Cooley with, by helping people move out from the Air Force he established is president of the Piedmont Area things, not only for the associa- said. Meyer’s daughter Amanda there and improving the schools Overland Express Realty in Pied- Veterans Association and Meyer tion but the town alone, he was Henry, serves in the Air Force and founding the Veterans As- mont, where he worked until was the treasurer of the associa- a Piedmont person. He loved he like her father did, and she is now sociation, he had a lot to do with his death. To preserve the health tion. town of Piedmont. There is no stationed at Fort Leavenworth, that,” Henry said. and safety of friends and family, “First of all, Leon not only was way we will ever replace him Kansas. Henry said her father had Meyer was born July 25, 1948 a memorial service will not be a good friend of mine, but he did with one person it will be some symptoms prior to Thanksgiving on a farm in Pilger, Nebraska to scheduled at this time. In lieu of way more than people even know big shoes to fill to take his Day job and was hospitalized at IN- Harold Meyer and Margie Wendt flowers, his family requests dona- about that he handled,” Cooley over. Meyer, 72, owned Overland TEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Meyer. He was predeceased by tions to the Piedmont Area Veter- said. Express Realty Company and de- She said his condition worsened his parents and sister Marla Hell- ans Association, of which Leon Cooley said Meyer used his veloped Eastwind addition N.W. before he died Dec. 20. er. He is survived by his daugh- was a founder and board member. personal cellphone to answer all 164 and Sara Road. “Unfortunately this is true of ters Amanda Leigh and husband PAVA, P.O. Box 253, Piedmont, the phone calls for the association He was originally from Ne- so many people in this country Ross Henry and Ashley Noel OK 73078. President declares Canadian County disaster area ture repairs and other costs as- Municipalities due sociated with responding to the federal aid for ice ice storm that began Oct. 26. storm-related costs The multi-day storm system produced up to two inches of ice in some areas and left hundreds By Conrad Dudderar of thousands without power. Senior Staff Writer The storm resulted in an esti- Help is on the way to Canadi- mated $27 million in debris re- an County and its cities moval and other dam- and towns impacted by ages in the 13 counties a devastating pre-win- covered in the federal ter ice storm. disaster declaration. President Trump delivered an early APPLYING Christmas gift on Dec. FOR AID 21 when he signed a Andrew Skidmore will help federal declaration ap- Skidmore emergency managers proving the State of from local government Oklahoma’s request for disasterentities in Canadian County assistance for 13 counties. through the process of applying “Canadian County is within for federal disaster aid reim- those 13 counties that have been bursement. “El Reno just spent over $1 approved,” Canadian County The October ice storm le Yukon with downed trees and power lines. (Photo by Robert Medley) Emergency Management Direc- million on debris clean-up with tor Andrew Skidmore said. the company Ceres and OEMA “I called everybody and told (Oklahoma Environmental The City of Yukon used a con- Dec. 21st federal disaster declara- said. “This funding will help us them ‘Christmas came early’. Management Authority),” he tractor, Arbor Masters Tree Ser- tion are: Caddo, Cleveland, Dew- continue to recover from an his- We’ve all been waiting on this noted. “They have a large de- vice, for help with storm debris ey, Grady, Kingfisher, Kiowa, toric winter storm.” and it finally came through.” bris pile out at the ATV track removal at an estimated cost of Logan, Noble, Oklahoma, Payne, Following the governor’s di- The federal government’s at Lake El Reno. They’re going $700,000. Yukon rented a large Pottawatomie, and Roger Mills. saster declaration request last official disaster declaration to be able to be reimbursed for tub grinder to mulch the copious “I am grateful to President month, the State of Oklahoma delivers public assistance to what they’ve spent. quantity of limbs at the city’s col- Trump and his administration has continued to document dam- municipalities, counties, tribes, “Same with the other munici- lection site near Highway 66 and for getting this important assis- age and will submit a request to and rural electric cooperatives pal entities in Canadian Coun- Frisco Road. tance across the finish line to helpadd 16 additional counties to the for debris removal, infrastruc- ty.” The other 12 counties in the Oklahomans,” Gov. Kevin Stitt declaration. 6C www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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In the District Court of Canadian County State of Oklahoma

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Notice is hereby given that Michael James Tucci has filed an application in the District Court of Canadian County, State of Oklahoma, in accordance with the provisions and requirements of 12 O.S. § 158.1, for a statewide private process server's license. Action will be taken on said application on the 11th day of January, 2021, @ 1:30pm before Judge Paul Hesse, and if there are no protests and the court determines the applicant is qualified, a license will be granted to the applicant by the court.

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Coconut Popcorn Snowballs Yield: 8 balls (4 inches) 2 cups shredded or flaked sweetened coconut nonstick cooking spray 3 quarts popped popcorn 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 teaspoon coconut or vanilla extract 8 candy canes or candy cane sticks (about 3-4 inches) Place large sheet wax or parchment paper over work surface. Spread coconut on paper. Spray large mixing bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray and place popcorn inside. In medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over popcorn and mix well until coated. Spray hands with cooking spray and press mixture firmly to form into balls. Place balls on coconut; roll and press coconut to coat. While holding popcorn balls, gently press candy cane into each ball. Serve immediately or wrap indivi- dually in plastic wrap for storage.

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Jingle Balls

Jingle Balls Spray large mixing bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Add popcorn. Yield: 12 cups Spread plastic wrap on cookie sheet; set Nonstick cooking spray aside. 12 cups popped popcorn In medium saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows; stir until mixture is smooth. Stir 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in peppermint extract. Pour over popcorn, mixing 3 cups mini marshmallows until well coated. Let cool 2 minutes. 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray assorted colored sugars and form popcorn mixture into 3-inch balls. Gently press colored sugar onto balls. Let sit on prepared cookie sheet until cool and set.

Chocolate Popcorn Reindeer Servings: 8 8 cups unsalted, unbuttered, popped popcorn 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter or light olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 16 pretzel sticks 16 eyeball candies 8 red candy-coated chocolate candies Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. In saucepan over medium heat, heat marshmallows, chocolate, butter and salt, stirring often, until smooth. Toss marshmallow mixture with popcorn until well combined. Scoop 3/4 cup popcorn mixture into ball. Repeat with remaining mixture to make eight balls. Place each ball in paper muffin cup liner. Insert one pretzel stick on each side of ball to resemble antlers, attach two eyeball candies for “eyes” and one red chocolate candy for “nose.” Repeat with Chocolate Popcorn Reindeer remaining balls. Let cool completely. Holiday Popcorn Snowmen Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 5D

Santa Letters continued from Page 3D

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Dear Santa, I want Lol dolls, and a Barbie car with lots of Barbie’s. Also I would like pink headphones. And a kitty cup, and books! Dear Santa, Reagun, Age 4 JeeJe Toy, Toxdooz, Damgso, voxtoy Robbie Lister, Kindergarten

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Dear Santa, I want a Hatchamals and stuffed animals Morgan Godeer, 1st Grade 6D www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Santa Letters continued from Page 5D Dear Santa, I want a Gtre and hoverbard and a fonit gam and i phoe 11 Love, Forrest, Age 6

Dear Santa, Some of the wonderful things I have done to be good are: listen to teacher, eat’s all my food, nice to all my friends I have a few special Holiday wishes. They are: new motor bike, cars, fake funny teeth. Your friend, Bruce Dear Santa, I want fake squishy, hair brush, nail polish, paper. Love, Addison, Age 5 TLC Preschool

Dear Santa, My name is Larry I want PJ mask books, stuff zebra, toy birds Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, I would like a iPhone 12, Hover board, cat, books about unicorns, and a unicorn named uni. Love DaPhne, Age 7

Dear Santa, My name is Jonah I want race cars, toy animals, remote control superheros Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, Some of the wonderful things I have done to be good are: listen to my teachers. Making my bed. Doing my chores. I have a few special Holiday wishes. They are: making everyone happy. New lego friend sets, A phone. Peyton, Age 10

Dear Santa, My name is Ophelia How do you have magic? I want a kitty stuff animal. Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, I want a iPhone, big fake cat, lol doll, books about unicorn’s, dress that has unicorn’s onit. Love Khlee

Dear Santa, My name is Colt I want a paw patrol toy, farm with cows, some big dinosars, pokemon toys Merry Christmas! Dear Santa, I want motor cars, a nerf gun, and a new cowboy hat and belt buckle! Love Bryce ‘Twas the Night before Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, The children were nestled all snug in their beds, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap, “Now, _Dasher!_ now, _Dancer!_ now, _Prancer_ and _Vixen!_ Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, On, _Comet!_ on, _Cupid!_ on, _Donder_ and _Blitzen!_ To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St. Nicholas too. Page 7A Wednesday, December 23, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 7D

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; As I drew in my head, and was turning around, A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

His eyes--how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly. And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.” 8D www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 23, 2020