Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Friday, February 12, 2021
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Record snowfall ahead? Weather causes event delays PATRICK FORD the cold, have caused closed early due to the NEWS EDITOR problems for residents. perilous conditions. Hazardous weather The Okmulgee Coun- County schools not al- conditions have post- ty Courthouse, along ready on distance learn- poned numerous events with the County Health ing moved to that plat- in the county. Department was closed form for the safety of Road conditions the Wednesday and Thurs- students and staff. Most past few days, along with day. Many businesses all athletic activities were cancelled for those days with more changes pos- sible this weekend and next week as conditions change. The 54th annual Ok- COURTESY PHOTOS mulgee County Spring Okmulgee FFA members Brooklyn Scott, Nora Tiger, during the upcoming Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Si- Livestock Show was and Alex Armstrong pose with examples of the Ag lent Auction on February 22 at Brock Gym. scheduled to begin yes- Boosters metal signs that will be available for purchase terday, but has now been moved to Feb. 18. All times remain the same, except for the chicken and broiler Ag Boosters holding show, which is now on PATRICK FORD | NEWS EDITOR Saturday, Feb. 20. City crews work to clear downtown 6th Street of ice earlier this week. For more information Freezing temperatures have caused many roads to be caked with ice. SEE SNOWFALL, PAGE A5 sign fundraiser Okmulgee FFA Ag Boosters have metal signs that will be available for purchase during the upcoming Pie & Silent Auction on Feb. 22 at Brock Marcus Jeffrey wins Gym. The signs, designed and fabricated by Okmulgee AgEd students in the agri- Ward 4 council seat cultural mechanics class, will be avail- able for purchase for $20 at the event. PATRICK FORD Quantities are limited, so be sure to get for their vote. FUNDRAISER, NEWS EDITOR “Thanks again everyone for your sup- SEE PAGE A5 Marcus Jeffrey has won election to port,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the Ward 4 seat on the Okmulgee City getting to work and helping to make Council. Okmulgee strong. On Tuesday, Jeffrey bested incum- “My goal is to work together, and all bent Javier Ramirez in a low voter turn- citizens come together and try to move out, 203-117. the city forward. I’m anxious to get to Vaccination efforts Ramirez has served on the council for work and keep the city moving for- the past four years. w ard .” Part of the reason for the low voter “I want to thank all the Okmulgee cit- turnout was attributed to the weather izens who took the time to vote today continue to ramp up conditions which caused many busi- despite the cold, icy weather,” Ramirez nesses and schools to close. posted on social media. “Even though PATRICK FORD as “flatten the curve” in tent, the spread of this vi- Jeffrey, a former Okmulgee School the results were not in our favor today, NEWS EDITOR order to see a slow in the rus is beginning to slow board member, and pastor of Eastside I want to thank all those who voted for Everyone has been spread of the COVID-19 down. Baptist Church, is looking forward to me. I also want to congratulate Marcus learning a new normal pandemic. “There may be an as- getting started in his new post. Jeffrey and wish him the best during for almost a year. Now, with vaccines be- sociation between the First, he thanked his opponent, his 1st term on the council.” Words and phrases now ing administered and so- decline in COVID-19 Ramirez, for calling him and congrat- Councilmember Mickey Baldwin being used most have cial distancing still being cases and increase in ulating him, and he thanks the citizens SEE COUNCIL, PAGE A3 never heard before, such practiced, to a certain ex- SEE VACCINATION, PAGE A3 Championship Fever Reagor captures 2nd-straight world title in steer wrestling LARRY OWEN This championship did CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER not take place on the David ‘Coop’ Reagor Jr. basketball court, but in a knows what it feels like rodeo arena. to be part of a champi- Reagor was crowned onship team, as the 2009 the American Cowboys Preston High School Rodeo Association’s graduate was a member world championship in of the Pirate basketball steer wrestling. team that won the state On Jan. 23, in Tulsa, championship in 2009. Reagor became a back- In fact, Reagor played an to-back world champion instrumental part in the in steer wrestling. championship, hitting a For winning the world COURTESY PHOTO pair of clutch free throws championship, Reagor in the final minutes of was presented with a Morris Homecoming overtime in the title gold belt buckle, as well game against Texhoma. as a saddle. Royalty Announced In 2019, Reagor cap- Reagor was award- Congratulations to Chari Barnett and Kolby Adams who were selected as tured the second cham- ed his second-straight COURTESY PHOTO 2020-21 Homecoming Queen and King at Morris High School. pionship in his life. SEE REAGOR, PAGE A10 Javi Fultz and David “Coop” Reagor. A2 • Okmulgee Times OBITUARIES Friday, February 12, 2021 Roy Edward Madden September 15, 1947 - February 2, 2021 Roy Edward Madden, a resident of Weleetka, Governor Stitt signs first passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Wele- etka, at the age of 73. He was born September 15, 1947, in Holdenville, to Leonard Ray Madden & Hazel Jean (Mangrum) Clark. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 1 bill of legislative session p.m. at Integrity Chapel in Henryetta. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Reinstates modifications allowing for virtual public meetings Martha Lowe Governor Kevin Stitt instates the same exemp- ing this bill into law and cover any kind of prob- May 10, 1946 - February 5, 2021 signed Senate Bill 1031 tions to the Open Meet- that the first bill he signed lem in this process, the into law Wednesday, his ing Act that were signed into law this session is Legislature will be able to Martha Lowe, a resident of Okmulgee, died Febru- first bill of the 2021 legis- into law in 2020 with one that garnered huge address it.” ary 5, 2021, at the age of 74. Wake service will be 6 lative session, reinstating some minor changes, in- bipartisan support.” During a signing cere- p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Hickory Ground temporary modifications cluding requiring public The exemptions took mony at the Capitol, the #1 and funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, to the Open Meeting Act bodies to post documents effect upon the gover- governor expressed sup- February 17, 2021, at Hickory Ground #1. Interment allowing for virtual pub- or materials online that nor’s signature and will port for potential future will follow at the McNac Family Cemetery under the lic meetings. are provided to partici- remain in place until Feb. legislation to permanent- direction of the Rogers Funeral Home. “I want to thank Pro pants of the meeting. 15, 2022, or until 30 days ly modify some sections Tem Treat, Speaker Mc- “With the signing of after the COVID-19 state of the Open Meeting Act Call and the Legislature this bill, public entities of emergency expires, to increase citizen partic- Kathyren Anne White for getting this across the can continue to meet and whichever is earlier. ipation in government. November 3, 1951 - February 8, 2021 finish line to my desk,” do so safely until the pan- “This measure keeps “We’ve seen how virtual Kathyren Anne White, a resident of Henryetta, Gov. Stitt said. “We’ve demic is behind us and government running meetings has led to more died February 8, 2021, at the age of 69. Funeral all heard from constitu- the people of Oklahoma even when board or com- Oklahomans engaging service will be 10 a.m., Friday at the Carson Baptist ents, state agencies, local maintain access to pub- mission members may with the people who rep- Church, Carson. Interment will follow at the Car- school boards and other lic meetings at all levels need to quarantine,” Rep. resent them,” Gov. Stitt son Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers public bodies requesting through virtual meet- Echols said. “The public said. “We always want to Funeral Home. this, and I’m pleased we ings,” Sen. Treat said. will still have access to attract the best people to were able to deliver so “The Senate fast-tracked these meetings and the serve in state government qu i c k l y.” this bill, and I appreciate materials presented in and I believe we can inno- Trace Royce Todd SB 1031, authored by Speaker McCall and the them. This ensures open- vate and make it more ap- November 25, 1962 - February 10, 2021 Senate President Pro Tem House for doing the same ness and transparency pealing to serve on state Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma and getting this bill to the and allows our state to boards and commissions Trace Royce Todd, 58, died Wednesday evening, City) and House Majority governor’s desk early in continually move for- regardless where you live February 10, 2021, in Tulsa. Service arrangements Floor Leader Jon Echols the session. I am thankful ward even during these in Oklahoma.” are pending in the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. (R-Oklahoma City), re- for Governor Stitt sign- trying times. If we dis- Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. Tommy Talton November 20, 1934 - February 5, 2021 Tommy Talton, 86, a resident of Okmulgee, died Red Cross offers home heating, Friday, February 5, 2021, in the V.A.