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Vol. 126 — Number 21 Madill, Marshall CountyCounty,, OK 73446 — ThursdayThursday,, November 05, 2020 12 Pages in 2 Sections — $1 Veteran’s Election; too close to call yet Day Events

Veteran’s Day Cer- emony: 11/11/2020 at 11 a.m. at the VFW/ American Legion Memorial located on the South Side of the Courthouse in Madill. While seat- ing will be provided, those wishing to at- tend but prefer to stay in their vehicle are encouraged to do so. Marshall County Chamber of Com- merce will broad- cast the event via Facebook Live. The principal speaker is local Veteran Vic- tor Seeley. A Madill Band ensemble is slated to play at this public event. Please join us as we honor Veterans of all wars.

Kingston Pack 126 Courtesy photos The 2020 Presidential Race is such a close one, it is difficult to tell who will come out on top. As of press time, President Donald Trump was sitting at 213 Electoral votes and challenger Joe Biden was at 238. There are still six states being tallied; Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina are light red and Nevada On Monday, No- and Wisconsin are light blue. It could still be anybody’s win. vember 9, 2020, the Scouts will be plac- ing small Ameri- Madill FFA Member granted American Star Award can flags on each of the Veterans grave Shelby only the second Oklahoman who received prestigious award markers at the Kingston Cemetery. From Staff Reports cats, general exams and then recommends giving different The event will begin [email protected] even surgeries and things like agriculture areas a chance to at 4:30 p.m. There that, I would assist on,” he said. find where your passion lies. will possibly also be “The veterinarian there also “Once you do that, buy into a flag ceremony.. If INDIANAPOLIS (Wednes- did some reproductive work for it and give it everything you anyone would like day, Oct. 28, 2020/National cattle, such as embryo transfer have, because if you’re willing to join, we will wel- FFA Organization) – Working and AI [artificial insemina- to do that, I can truthfully tell with animals is second nature tion], so I got to be a part of you this program, your SAE, come them. for Will Shelby of Madill FFA in that as well.” you will get more from it than . Raised by a veteri- While his father’s career you ever could have imagined,” narian, Shelby experienced his helped Shelby figure out his he said. Coverage during COVID-19 future career early on, start- future, he said FFA helped him From Staff Reports ing his placement supervised develop character, leadership About the American Star skills and a strong work ethic. Awards [email protected] agricultural experience (SAE) “That’s something that I’m Each year at the National as a veterinary assistant in his father’s large-animal practice. really thankful FFA taught FFA Convention & Expo, four me — I’m not sure I would be FFA members are honored Tulsa, OK-- Blue Cross “Growing up around it, I a strong-willed guy if I wasn’t with American Star Awards and Blue Shield of OklaOkla-- kind of had an idea as to what at FFA,” Shelby said. for outstanding accomplish- homa (BCBSOK) is proud I wanted to do,” Shelby said. In his final year at Oklaho- ments in FFA and agricultural to “The older I got, the more I ma State University, Shelby is education. provide health insurance realized that maybe there’s a preparing to attend veterinary The American Star Awards, options to every OklahoOklaho-- lot of different routes you could school to practice large animal including American Star man who needs the go in veterinary medicine that veterinary medicine in rural Farmer, American Star in stability and comprehen-comprehen- I wasn’t even aware of when I Oklahoma. Agribusiness, American Star sive coverage of an indi-indi- was younger. … I really began “There’s such a large de- in Agricultural Placement and vidual plan, which is an interest in the reproductive mand for large animal vet- American Star in Agriscience, important now more side of things, especially in the erinarians, especially in rural are presented to FFA members than ever. As COVID-19 bovine animal.” areas,” Shelby said. “Cattle, who demonstrate outstanding numbers continue to rise Then, Shelby went on to especially in Oklahoma, are agricultural skills and com- across work as a veterinary assistant such a big commodity to our petencies through completion the state, BCBSOK is com-com- Courtesy photo at a practice in Cushing, Okla., agriculture industry.” of an SAE. A required activ- mitted to helping as many Will Shelby of Madill was granted the American Star Award. last year. For FFA members start- ity in FFA, an SAE allows Oklahomans as possible, He is only the second Oklahoman bestowed such an honor. “Vaccinations for dogs and ing a placement SAE, Shelby access health care covercover-- (See SHELBY, page 4A) aagege tthathat fifitsts t htheireir n eneeds,eds, during the pandemic and beyond. BCBSOK is the only ...And the winners are... carrier that’s stood with Oklahomans since the By Shalene White did not change. Incumbent Jim Cole kept District 4, Stephanie Rader took District 39, Jessica District 43, won beginning of the Afford-Afford- [email protected] Inhofe won by 63%. He beat Bice barely took District 5, Garvin won District 43 by a District 45, able Care Act’s (ACA) four challengers for his spot; Blake Cowboy Stephens won landslide, Paul Rosino won won District 46, health insurance marketmarket-- Even though the presiden- Robert Murphy, Abby Broyles, US Senator District 3, George District 45 by a large margin, won District 55, Dick Lowe place tial race is still counting votes Joan Farr and A.D. Nesbit. H. Burns took US Senator and Greg Treat barely won took District 56, and Anthony and continues to have the and it is too close to predict Unites States Representa- District 5, Warren Hamilton District 47. Moore won District 57. largest network of docdoc-- the outcome, there were a few tive District 1 saw Kevin Hern won District 7, Dewayne Rick West won State Rep- The remaining State Rep- tors and hospitals, with items on the Oklahoma ballot wing by almost 64%, beating Pemberton won District 9, resentative District 3, Bob Ed resentative winners were plans in every zip code. that had clear winners. out Kojo Asamoa-Caesar and Rob Stanridge took District 15, Culver won District 4, Wendi , District 62, Rande The ACA marketplace The race for the Corporation Evelyn L. Rogers. Shane David Jett won District Stearman won District 11, Worthen, District 64, Toni open enrollment period Commissioer was also known United States Representa- 17, and Tom J. Dugger took Terry O’Donnell won District Hasenbeck, District 65, Jadine runs as “The Battle of the Todds,” tive District 2 did not change District 21. 23, Logan J. Phillips won Nollan, District 66, Lonnie from November 1- DecemDecem-- because Todd Hiett and Todd either, Markwayne Mullin US State Senator District District 24, took Sims, District 68, Denise ber 15, 2020, with covercover-- Hagopian were combating for kept his spot and beat Richie 35 had a close run. Jo Anna District 26, Danny Williams for Brewer, District 71, Meloyde age beginning on January the spot. Oklahoma spoke and Castaldo and Danyell Lanier Dossett had 50,89% and Cheryl District 28, won Blancett, District 78, Me- voted Hiett in as Corporation by 75%. Baber had 49.11% of the votes. District 29, won lissa Provenzano, District 79, (See COVERAGE, page 4A) Commissioner. He won by 76%. Frank D. Lucas won US Cody Rogers won US State District 30, took The United States Senator Representative District 3, Tom Senator District 37, Dave District 34, won (SeeWINNERS, page 4A)

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The Madill Record Police beat Marshall County Police Blotter: Burglary and other crimes By Shalene White Third-Degree Burglary, two Firearm After a Formal Con- old male from Kingston was 37-year-old male from Kings- an online search. [email protected] count of Grand Larceny, and viction of a Felony, and Feloni- also arrested on October 28 for ton was arrested for Failure Lance Clark, a 33-year-old Larceny of Merchandise from ously Pointing a Firearm. An Driving Under the Influence to Appear and Pay on a No male from Hot Springs, Ark. Fraud/Theft: Bodee Ris- a Retailer. Her priors show online search found priors for and Child Endangerment. No Driver’s License conviction. was arrested on October 29 for inger, a 27-year-old from online as Concealing Stolen Possession of CDS, Attempting Oklahoma priors were found Only a couple of traffic tickets Application to Accelerate for a Kingston was arrested on Property, Possession of CDS of False Personation, Posses- in an online search. were found in an online search. Malicious Injury to Property, October 26 for Second-Degree – Marijuana, and three con- sion of CDS with the Intent to Hayden Callen, a 20-year- • Cooper Richter, a Assault and Battery, Second- Burglary, and Possession of victions for Taking/Receiving Distribute, Concealing Stolen old male from Davis was 22-year-old male from Dallas, Degree Burglary, Driving Medical Marijuana without a Stolen Credit or Debit Card. Property and Unauthorized arrested on October 29 for Texas was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and No a License. An online search Shayla McCraw, a 20-year- Use of a Police Radio. No Driver’s License, and No Under the Influence, Trans- Driver’s License. An online found Possession charges for old female from Madill was Melissa Gulledge, a 44-year- Insurance. An online search porting an Open Container – search found more priors for priors. arrested on November 1 for old female from Tishomingo found priors for Second-Degree Beer, and No Registration. No Public Intoxication, Posses- Robert Bennett, a 41-year- Larceny of a Domestic Animal, was arrested on November 1 Burglar, Possession of a Stolen Oklahoma priors were found in sion of CDS, Tampering with old male from Mounds was ar- Petit Larceny, Driving Under for Failure to Pay on a Pos- Vehicle, Concealing Stolen an online search. Evidence, Trespassing, Driv- rested on October 27 for Home Suspension, and No Insurance. session of CDS conviction and Property, Possession of Drug • Jose Rosas, a 22-year- ing Under Suspension, and Repair Fraud. No Oklahoma Only one prior showed in an Failure to Appear on a Reck- Paraphernalia and Obstruct- old male from Madill was ar- Possession of CDS Counterfeit priors were found in an online online search. That was for less Driving charge. Her priors ing an Officer. rested for Eluding/Attempting Subscription. He is also facing search. a Protective Order Violation. show online as Driving Under Patrick Smith, a 47-year-old to Elude Police Officers and charges for Public Intoxication Tylor Cauthon, a 24-year- Possession: Joshua Good- the Influence, Driving Under male from Madill was arrested Reckless Driving. An online and Domestic Abuse/Assault old male from Mead was ar- man, a 42-year-old male Suspension, and Possession on October 30 for Driving Un- search for Oklahoma priors and Battery. rested on October 28 for Ap- from Madill was arrested on of CDS. der Suspension, No Driver’s came back negative. Lacretia Hilton, a 58-year- plication to Accelerate for an October 26 for Conspiracy to Michelle Mendoza, a License, No Insurance, and Josue Roque,a 34-year- old female from Tishomingo Uttering a Forged Instrument Possess CDS with the Intent to 19-year-old female from Madill Speeding 11 – 20 miles over. An old male from Kingston was was also arrested on October conviction. Other priors were Manufacture and Distribute. was arrested on November 2 online search found a prior for arrested on November 2 for 29 for out of county warrants. found in an online search for An online search found prior for Possession of CDS, Driving Threatening Acts of Violence. Driving Under Suspension. Her priors show online as As- Public Intoxication, Domestic convictions for Possession of Under Suspension and Viola- Clayton Shaw, a 24-year-old An online search found a prior sault and Battery and three Abuse/Assault and Battery in CDS – Methamphetamines, tion of License Restriction. No male from Gainesville, Texas conviction for Actual Physi- convictions for Obtaining the Presence of a Minor and Conspiracy to Commit a Felo- Oklahoma priors were found in was arrested on October 31 cal Control of a Vehicle while Merchandise/Case by Bogus Interrupting an Emergency ny, two convictions for Uttering an online search. for No Driver’s License. The Under the Influence. Check. Call. He is also facing Domestic Forged Instruments and two Driving: Darryl Johnson, a only prior found in an online Miscellaneous: Brandon Talib Derr, a 20-year-old Abuse/Assault and Battery. for Distribution of CDS. 27-yeaer-old male from Miami, search was for Driving Under Hill, a 43-year-old male from male from Sherman, Texas was Salestreal Scarpello, a Jerry McDaniel, a 71-year- Fla. was arrested on October Suspension. Sherman, Texas was arrested arrested on November 1 for 21-year-old female from Col- old male from Madill was 28 for Driving Under Suspen- Three individuals were on October 26 for Failure to Ap- Public Intoxication. No priors bert was also arrested on booked into the Marshall sion. No Oklahoma priors were arrested on November 1 for pear and Answer to a Violation were found in an online search. October 28 for two counts of County Jail to begin a 45-day found in an online search. various driving charges. of a Protection Order charge. sentence for Possession of a Robert Langston, a 37-year- • Rudolph Rangel, a Traffic tickets were found in O u t r a g e o u s O U t l a w s

By Shalene White Adams activated his emer- the intersections, putting all [email protected] gency lights in attempt to stop the other drivers in immediate the Yukon. Apparently, Rosas danger. Rosas continued on 177 A local man, later identified had bigger ideas, because toward Dickson. The vehicle as Jose Rosas, was arrested for he failed to stop the Yukon finally stopped on Highway Eluding on November 1, 2020. and took off northbound on 177 south of Carter Lake Road. At approximately 1:35 a.m., Highway 70. While pursuing After Adams had to give Ro- Sergeant Andrew Adams of Rosas at a high rate of speed, sas multiple chances to comply, Adams informed Marshall the suspect finally complied the Madill Police Department Jose Rosas. witnessed a red GMC Yukon County Dispatch that he was and was taken into custody. stop, then spinning its tires. in pursuit and gave them the He allegedly stated the only The action made the vehicle vehicle’s description. reason he ran was becuase he behind the Yukon slam on their The SUV and police unit did not have a driver’s license. Ardmore Literacy Leadership brakes to avoid a collision with reached speeds in access of 100 Rosas is now facing charges for the SUV and caught the atten- miler per hour through Madill. Eluding a Police Officer and tion of Adams. Rosas tore through town and Reckless Driving. never slowed down for any of Give Back From Staff Reports ganizations in South Central Each week in November and [email protected] Oklahoma by organizing Give December, nonprofit organiza- Back South Central OK, a tions and community programs We are your full service Ardmore, Okla. – Ard- movement to direct community will be spotlighted throughout more Literacy Leadership giving efforts by highlighting our networks, along with their is responding to reports of the needs of nonprofit organi- wishlist and information about Community Bank! unmeet needs of multiple or- zations in our community. how to make direct donations. People demonstrate gen- erosity in many ways in our Outstanding service. Friendly staff. region. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or stranger out, show- People you know. People you trust. ing up for an issue or people we care about, every act of 1NB - the oldest bank in Oklahoma - since 1889! Santa’s Elves Sale generosity counts. Highlight- Fri - Nov. 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ing people and organizations Sat - Nov. 7 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. working for the causes that Corner of S. 4th and W. Tishomingo matter to our neighbors and • Baby Items • Nintendo Wii encouraging everyone to get • Holiday Decor Games involved is ALL’s way of bring- • Golf Bag (new) • Sega & Nintendo ing all of us a little closer this • New & Used systems holiday season – though many clothes • Houseware Items of us are physically separated • New Back Packs • Glassware from folks and causes we care • Hardware Items • Gifts & Collectibles about in order to protect them • Books • Health Items during the ongoing global • CDs & DVDs • New Games pandemic. • Kids Drum Set Please join us online to ‘meet’ local oranizations who Large outdoor Christmas items are making a difference. If you Plus much, much more! want to contribute, you can find more information on ALL’s social media pages on Facebook *Rain or Shine* and Instagram at @ardlitlead, or email Ari at ari@ardmore- literacyleadership.com.

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News, established With the election this week, I want us, then, fellow-citizens, unite with uncooperative at best, traitorous at eventually Democrats v. Whigs. Dur- 1895; to address an issue I have heard from one heart and one mind. Let us restore worst. Suddenly the Federalist Party ing the next couple of years, this also Madill, (I.T.) News, both sides but which has been much to social intercourse that harmony was a political liability and it disap- led to some of the most divisive and Marshall County News-Democrat, more prominent with Joe Biden. and affection without which liberty peared into history. They did run a ugly elections in American history. The Madill Times, Biden claims that if elected he can and even life itself are but dreary candidate against Monroe in 1816, Unity is a worthy goal, but it has The Marshall County Enterprise, The Kingston Messenger, unite Americans whereas Trump things. But every difference of opinion but he ran unopposed in 1820. Dur- never really been accomplished. With Red River Dairy Farmer (Kingston), is dividing us. What Biden and all is not a difference of principle. We ing his eight years in office, Monroe a Trump win this week, the left will Red River Farmer (Kingston), politicians do not understand is that have called by different names breth- ran a nation with only one political make their unhappiness known. I and the Marshall County News. they can only unite their side. As ren of the same principle. We are all party: the Republicans had won. predict the worst violence this nation much as Democrats hate Trump, Republicans, we are all Federalists.” Monroe, like Biden if he wins, claimed has seen since the election of Lincoln. Published Weekly at 211 Plaza, Republicans disliked Obama and Possibly to his surprise, Jefferson national unity. The only problem However, don’t mistake the lack of Madill, Oklahoma 73446. very much dislike Biden. Justified found that political fighting had was unity did not exist. In trying to rioting as a sign of unity if Biden Periodicals postage paid at Madill, Oklahoma 73446. or not, the fear of a Biden presidency not passed. For the eight years of appease both sides, Monroe even ap- wins. The right will react differently POSTMASTER: is as strong for the right as a second his presidency, he had to battle it pointed some ex-Federalists into his but will be no less angry. We have Send address changes to term for Trump is for the left. His- out with his Federalist opponents. cabinet. The most notable position never had true national unity, no The Madill Record, 211 Plaza, torically speaking, there have been After the passage of the Embargo was John Q. Adams as Secretary of matter what the different presidents Madill, OK 73446. attempts to unite the nation politi- Act, where trade was cut off from all State, the position held by the last have said. Historically speaking, in cally, but even when presidents have foreign ports, he especially had to deal three presidents before they ran for our current climate of hate, both Staff Writer claimed success, we were still divided. with hatred from New Englanders president. Monroe did a good job at candidates need to understand that Shalene White A good attempt at national unity who made much of their living from traveling the nation trying to show their win will bring massive disap- Office Manager came from Jefferson. After twelve trade. So even the great Thomas Jef- support for all, but nothing mat- pointment and stop claiming their Summer Bryant years of basically Federalist control ferson could not bring unity to the tered. As soon as he was in office, win can unite a divided nation. Advertising Rep. and constant political bickering, nation. Federalists hated Jefferson the infighting started. With Adams Dr. James Finck is a Professor of Jessie Pearson Jefferson believed his victory would as much as he had hated Adams. as Secretary of State, most of the History at the University of Science Contributors finally unify us. Fighting had gotten If there was a president who had fighting was over who would suc- and Arts of Oklahoma and Chair of Janlee Hoppers so bad under Washington, and even what seemed a real chance to unite ceed Monroe. The true Republicans the Oklahoma Civil War Symposium. Michael Haggerty worse under Adams, that the nation us, it was James Monroe. His very feared a Republican in sheep’s cloth- To receive daily historical posts follow James Bowser had split into political parties, the presidency fell during a time called ing (like Adams) might sneak in. Historically Speaking at Historical- Circulation Jeffersonian Republicans and the the Era of Good Feelings. During the All the Era of Good Feelings accom- lyspeaking.blog or on Facebook. Darlene Smith Federalists. Even while claiming that War of 1812, many Federalists in New plished was a false sense of unity. Dr. James Finck is an Associate MAIL SUBSCRIPTION parties were bad, people were saying England came out against the war and Men like Martin Van Buren and Professor of History at the University RATES it from their party meetings. What threatened to secede from the Union Andrew Jackson began pushing the of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in In Marshall County $44.00 they really meant was your party is if certain changes were not made that idea that parties were necessary Chickasha. He is Chair of the Okla- per Year bad, ours is necessary to protect us. favored the South; four of the five first and good. With parties you could homa Civil War Symposium. Follow Elsewhere in Okla. $52.00 Jefferson, believing he was a man of presidents were from Virginia. Yet weed out those unlike you. 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Oklahoma more than 300 public school districts, a thorough school reopening proposal district should look to protecting the DEADLINES topped previous COVID-19 records charter, and private schools. That is by one vote after hours of contentious lives of those who are providing care • News: 12 noon, Monday Saturday (Oct. 24), marking a one-day more than half the school districts debate. That proposal would have to their young loved ones. • Display Ads: 12 noon, increase of more than 1,800 new virus in the state. Now even areas of rural mandated masks in many situations, The attached graphic will show you Monday cases, the state Health Department Oklahoma are becoming hot spots. while allowing for common sense local how each member of the Oklahoma • Classifieds: 12 noon, Mon- reported. Adding to this, on Oct. 16, Okla- options to deal with specific health State Board of Education voted on an day Friday, Gov. 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Take Oregon, a state spikes following trick-or-treating this network that would provide a voice coronavirus hit 116,736 on Sunday with a similar population size, but weekend. for the needs of children and youth in and the number of active cases rose with stricter masking policies. They The Oklahoma Institute for Child Oklahoma, particularly those in the to a new high at 15,946. To date, more also hit a record number of cases on Advocacy calls upon the state Board state’s care and those growing up amid than 1,250 Oklahomans have died the same day that we reached ours last of Education to reconsider and adopt poverty, violence, abuse and neglect, • from COVID-19, according to Health week. The difference is that while our a COVID plan that adequately pro- disparities, or other situations that put Obitu- Department reports. record reached 1,829 newly reported tects our children and educators in their lives and future at risk. Our mis- ar- ies: More young Oklahomans are cases, Oregon’s record was only 550 classrooms, as well as their family sion statement: “Creating awareness, 580- testing positive for COVID-19 as in- new cases and their death toll is at members. taking action and changing policy to 795- person school resumes across most of 649 people, roughly half our count. If policymakers genuinely want improve the health, safety, and well- 3355 the state. The news service StateIm- According to recent education to save lives and keep Oklahomans being of Oklahoma’s children.”

obits@ madillrecord.net History was made with Supreme Court • Legals: 580-795-3355 Cole: office@madill- record.net By Tom Cole it apparent why she graduated at by the political branches, elected by done throughout her impressive ca- the top of her class from Notre Dame and accountable to the people. The reer, Justice Barrett will indeed be an American history was made recent- Law School, where she later became a public should not expect courts to do ardent defender of the Constitution. I ly on October 26, when Amy Coney much beloved professor and mentor. so and courts should not try.” look forward to seeing her leadership, Barrett was officially confirmed to Prior to her confirmation to the Su- While it’s obvious that Justice knowledge and compassion shine serve as an Associate Justice on the preme Court, Justice Barrett served Barrett is a smart, well-educated and through as she serves on the bench. Supreme Court of the United States. as a Judge of the United States Court driven woman, she is also devoted Although some may criticize With an outstanding educational of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. to her husband and family. She is a the timing of the confirmation, the background, remarkable career and That tenure revealed a fair and im- present and loving mother of seven truth is that all Americans can and spotless reputation, Justice Barrett partial jurist committed to defending children, including two who were ad- should be proud of the quality of the is indeed the right person at the right the United States Constitution and opted from Haiti and one with special individual. Moreover, no wrong was NEED TO CONTACT time to fill the seat of the late Justice interpreting laws as written, “not as needs. As the fifth woman confirmed done by either President Trump for YOUR LAWMAKER? Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the highest she wishes it were.” A former clerk to the Supreme Court, she is also the exercising his constitutional duty by U.S. SENATORS court in the land. to the late Justice Antonin Scalia, first working mother of school-aged nominating or the Republican-led James Lankford As Justice Barrett demonstrated Justice Barrett is also a constitutional children ever to serve. U.S. Senate for confirming Justice http://lankford.senate.gov/ throughout her confirmation hear- originalist. Deeply committed to the Barrett. Remember, our nation’s 1015 North Broadway Ave. ings, she is immensely qualified to philosophy that judges and justices Justice Barrett is not only a great government was built to be a system Suite 310 serve and incredibly knowledgeable should not legislate from the bench, choice because of her background and of checks and balances. When the Oklahoma City, OK 73102 as well. Indeed, her exceptional intel- Justice Barrett remarked during the credentials, she also exemplifies great leading party in the White House 405-231-4941 lect was made evident to all by her confirmation process, “Courts are not character and compassion. Through- and the U.S. Senate are the same, it James M. Inhofe ability to recall information and an- designed to solve every problem or out her life, she has inspired and is not unusual or unlawful for court http://inhofe.senate.gov/ swer questions for a grueling number right every wrong in our public life. impacted many lives for the better. nominations to move forward, even 1900 NW Expressway St of hours without taking or referring The policy decisions and value judge- Indeed, she is a wonderful role model in a presidential election year. Suite 1210 to any notes. Such brilliance makes ments of government must be made and worth looking up to. As she has Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405-208-8841 U.S. CONGRESSMAN Markwayne Mullin Welcome to the Supreme Court (R-2nd District) Mullin’ it over: McAlester Office By Congressman Markwayne to serve on the court, bringing an party should “take a look and see,” government. The legislative branch 1 East Choctaw Mullin important perspective to the bench. about packing the court and Former makes the laws, the executive branch Suite 175, McAlester, 74501 Despite her tremendous qualifica- Vice President Joe Biden said the executes the laws, and the judicial 918-423-5951 or 580-931-0333 This was a historic week for our tions and outstanding record, Senate American people won’t know his branch interprets the laws. 580-920-0041 fax country. Justice Amy Coney Barrett Democrats opposed Judge Barrett position on the issue until after the Packing the court would destroy STATE SENATOR was confirmed to the Supreme Court long before she was even nominated election. the foundation of our government. It’s David Bullard (R-6) of the United States, making her the and claimed it was an “illegitimate Justice Ginsburg even said herself, clear the socialist Democrats want to [email protected] third justice appointed by President process.” Many Democratic senators “if anything would make the court put more activist judges on the bench State Capitol, Room 533A Trump. refused to even meet with her. The look partisan, it would be that - one who will enact their own radical policy 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Justice Barrett is exceptionally reality is they only opposed her be- side saying, ‘When we’re in power, goals instead of having justices who Oklahoma City, OK 73105 well-qualified and a great choice to cause she was nominated by President we’re going to enlarge the number follow the Constitution. 405-521-5586 serve on the highest court in the land. Trump. of judges, so we would have more Want to stay up-to-date on what STATE REPRESENTA- She is dedicated to upholding the Con- Immediately after Justice Barrett people who would vote the way we I’m doing in Oklahoma and Washing- TIVE stitution as written, not legislating was confirmed, the socialist Left, want them to.’” ton on your behalf? Sign up for my (R-49) from the bench, and protecting our including Representatives Alexan- One of the most basic foundations newsletter by visiting Mullin.house. [email protected] fundamental rights. She is also the dria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, of our government laid out in the Con- gov/newslettersignup. State Capitol Room 323 first mother of school-aged children renewed their call to pack the court. stitution is the separation of powers; 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said her three separate but equal branches of Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-557-7383 Marshall County Letters Policy Stated COMMISSIONERS 100 Plaza, Room 106 The Madill Record accepts letters to the editor on virtually any Opinions for or against a political candidate, or questions, in the Madill, OK 73446 subject. All letters must be signed and the phone number of the letter’s weeks preceding an election, will not be published as letters because 580-795-3165 author must be provided for verification purposes. they would be considered political advertising. Email letters to sha- [email protected]. Don Salty Melton, Dis- We reserve the right to edit, or refuse, letters which may be libelous. Page 4A – The Madill Record – Thursday, November 05 2020 The Madill Record Obituaries Tommy Curtis McClendon Jayme Del Payne Zachary Shannon

Tommy Curtis McClendon 52, of Madill, Okla. passed Jayme Del “Chas” Payne 62, of Lebanon, Okla. passed Zachary Levi Shannon 31, of Ardmore, Okla. passed from this earth on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born on October away Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born on August born on March 26, 1968 in Madill to 30, 1957 to the late Mary Anne Carlton and 19, 1989 in Ardmore to Tim Ray Shannon Thomas McClendon and Pearl Moss Mc- Raymond Dean Bunch. Jayme married the and Billie Alford Howell. Zach was raised 211 Plaza • P.O. Box 529, Madill, OK 73446 Clendon.211 Plaza Tommy • was P.O. raised Box 529,in Durant, Madill, OK 73446 late Lyndon211 Plaza Lee Payne• P.O. on Box July 529, 29, 1981 Madill, in OK 73446 in Dickson where he attended elementary Okla., and Madill where he attended Humble, Texas. She went overseas with school and moved to Madill where he PHONE: 580-795-3355 FAX: 580-795-3530 schoolPHONE: and played 580-795-3355 football. He later FAX: lived 580-795-3530 LyndonPHONE: for his 580-795-3355 job in the oilfield and FAX: later 580-795-3530 graduated high school in 2008. in Ozark, Arkansas and Stone Wall, Okla. returned to Oklahoma for the remainder He later attended Neosho County Obit Proof: Tommy McClendon Obitbefore Proof: moving Jaymeback to MadillPayne where he Obitof her Proof: life. Zachary Shannon Community College in Chanute, Kan. lived the rest of his life. Tommy enjoyed Jayme had many struggles that she where he graduated with honors and was Publish Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 Publishplaying baseball, Date: Thursday,hunting, fishing, Nov. and 5, 2020 Publishovercame Date:throughout Thursday, her life. Nov. In 2005, 5, 2020 Academic All American in wrestling. Zack going golfing. she had two brain aneurysms that caused also attended Southeastern Oklahoma Charge: $52.80 Charge:He is survived $55.68 by his father Thomas McClendon Charge:long-term $92.76health issues that eventually Payne University where he received a bachelor’s Shannon Bill to: Watts Funeral Home BillMcClendon to: Watts of Madill, Funeral Okla., Homehis children; Billclaimed to: herWatts life. SheFuneral fought Homehard through degree in Psychology, and he was currently Christopher McClendon of Edmond, Okla., Amber Roni- each battle and always kept a smile on her face. attending OU. Phone: 580-795-3311 Fax: 580-795-5861 Phone:ger and husband 580-795-3311 Johnathan Fax: of Broken 580-795-5861 Arrow, Okla., one Phone:Jayme 580-795-3311 had a big, loving Fax: heart 580-795-5861and would do anything He married Devon Mae Woods on February 18, 2014 granddaughter Caitlyn McClendon, three brothers; James for anyone. Being “Granny” was the center of her world in Pauls Valley, Okla. Zack was a member of the First Please return with approval or corrections needed. PleaseMcGlocklin return and withwife Deidra approval of Madill, or corrections Okla., Danny needed. Mc- Pleaseand she return loved her with grandbabies approval with or corrections everything she needed. had. Baptist Church and was saved at the age of 10. He worked Clendon and wife Christie of Ravia, Okla., Kacey McClen- Jayme leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter, Carter County DHS for three years and later two years in don of Bartlesville, Okla., and one sister Vesti Langston Kady Norton and husband Joshua Norton and three grand- Claremore, Okla. counseling children. Zack was currently Date:______Date:______of Colbert, Okla. Date:______children, Kinsley, Harper and Jagger Norton. working at CDC for Chickasaw Nation. He enjoyed reading, Tommy was preceded in death by his mother; Pearl Jayme will be deeply missed by family and friends. listening to podcast but his greatest joy was his daughter _____ Approved _____ Correct as indicated McClendon _____ Approved and one brother; _____ Timothy Correct McClendon. as indicated Cremation _____ Approved services have been _____ entrusted Correct to as Watts indicated Funeral and anything to do with her. Service will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 Home in Madill. No service is planned. Jayme’s ashes He is survived by his wife Devon Woods of Norman, by:______by:______a.m. at the Oakview Baptist Church in Oakland, Okla. by:______will be spread over her late husband’s grave as she wished. Okla., his daughter Zoee Mae Shannon of Norman, Okla., Clayton VanWinkle and John Moss will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral his parents; Brian K. Howell and Billie Jean Howell of Ar- Home, Madill, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to dmore, Okla., his brother Timothy Zane Shannon-Howell wattsfuneralhome.com. and wife Nicole Chambless of Ardmore, Okla., his sisters; Destinee R. Allen and husband Jy Wayne of Ardmore, Death Notices Okla, Bayleigh N. Howell and Jared Lane of Ardmore, • check eligi- Okla., grandparents; Bill Alford of Stratford, Okla., Doro- Thomas Loy Zachary, 80, of Kingston, Okla. passed away bility for finan- thy Pontius and husband Travis Vaughn, three aunts; on October 29, 2020. Visitation will be Wednesday, November COVERAGE cial assistance. Rita Hoedebeck of Ardmore, Okla., Cassandra Elms of 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 5 To set up an appoint- Stratford, Okla., and Shawna Pursiville, Stratford, Okla, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Watt’s Funeral Home in Madill, (Continued from page 1A) ment with an Okla- three uncles:; Charles Shannon of Shawnee, Okla., Mike Okla. His service will be November 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the homa-based BCBSOK Howell of Ardmore, Okla., Kevin Howell of Ardmore, Okla., Kingston Cemetery in Kingston, Okla.. 1, 2021. specialist, visit several nieces, nephews and cousins. Archie Frazier, 76, of Kingston, Okla. passed away Sun- “As the state’s oldest and BlueNearYouOK.com or call Zack was preceded in death by his father; Tim R. Shan- day, November 1, 2020. He was a mechanic at Akers Wrecker largest not-for-profit health 888-346-9636. Bilingual non, grandparents; Zereda Magby, and Royce Shannon, Service and Minister. His celebration of life will be at the insurer, we are assistance is several uncles and cousins. Tishomingo Assembly of God. committed to providing qual- available. Service will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ity, cost-effective coverage to BCBSOK cares about the at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Jim Yeager every person in health and wellness of all will officiate the service. Services will be under the direc- Sixteen American Star Oklahoma,” said BCBSOK Oklahomans and works tion of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences SHELBY Award finalists from through- President Joseph R. Cunning- hard to provide access to qual- may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com. (Continued from page 1A) out the U.S. were nominated ham, M.D. “I urge ity, affordable health care to Honorary Bearers; Mike Howell, Kevin Howell, Kevin by a panel of judges who then Oklahomans to look at their all parts of Blancett, Iaasc Green, Casey Voyles, Zane Howell, Jy students to learn by doing, by interviewed the finalists this options and get covered in the state. To ensure coverage Wayne Allen, Jason Bailey and Kirk Blancett. either owning or operating an fall. Four were named win- these unpredictable in 2021, there are several ways ners during the 93rd National agricultural business, working times, now more than ever.” to get Shield of Oklahoma has been Blue Cross and Blue Shield FFA Convention & Expo this or serving an internship at an Enrolling in health insur- information about BCBSOK committed to meeting the plans in Texas, Illinois, year, which was held virtually. agriculture-based business, ance can be confusing and plans: health care financing needs Oklahoma, Montana and New Winners received cash awards. or conducting an agriculture- overwhelming, which is • Online: view plan op- of Oklahomans. As the state’s Mexico), the country’s largest Case IH, Elanco Animal Health based scientific experiment why BCBSOK has a team of tions here. oldest and largest private customer-owned health in- and Syngenta sponsor the and reporting results. dedicated specialists available • In Person: visit a local health insurer, Blue Cross and surer and fourth largest health awards. Other requirements to to help all Oklahomans in a health insurance agent Blue Shield of Oklahoma pro- insurer overall. Health Care achieve the award include The National FFA Orga- virtual, one-on-one setting, in your area. vides health care benefit plans Service Corporation is a Mu- demonstrating top manage- nization is a school-based from the comfort of their own • Phone: call 888-346- for more than 800,000 Oklaho- tual Legal Reserve Company ment skills; completing key ag- national youth leadership home. BCBSOK’s local Mobile 9636; hablamos espa- mans. For more information, and an Independent Licensee ricultural education, scholastic development organization of Assistance Center team can: ñol. visit bcbsok.com of the Blue Cross and Blue and leadership requirements; more than 760,000 student • explain benefits; About Blue Cross and Blue Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. and earning an American FFA members as part of 8,700 local • find the best plan to Shield of Oklahoma Shield of Oklahoma is a Divi- Degree, the organization’s FFA chapters in all 50 states, fit every budget and Throughout its 80-year sion of Health Care Service highest level of student ac- Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin neeåd; history, Blue Cross and Blue Corporation (which operates complishment. Islands. WINNERS (Continued from page 1A) Max Wolfley, District 95, Jason It only received 38.92% of yes Lowe, District 97, Marilyn votes. , District 81, Eric Stark, District 100,and Robert Another State Question Roberts, District 83, Cyndi Manger, District 101. was on the ballots. SQ 814 Munson, District 85, Collin State Question 805, which sought to decrease the Tobacco Walke, District 87, Mauree sought to restrict the court’s Settlement Endowment Trust Turner, District 88, Jose Cruz, ability to use a criminal’s past Fund and fund the Medicaid District 89, , District record to influence harsher Program Amendment. That 90, , District sentences for current and vote also did not pass. It only 93, , District 94, future crimes, did not pass. receieved 41.21% of yes votes. 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CROSS ROADS FAITH HARVEST FAMILY CHRISTIAN CUMBERLAND ENOS BAPTIST ENOS CHURCH ENOS HOUSE FIRST ASSEMBLY BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH CENTER CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF CHRIST OF PRAYER OF GOD CHURCH 12031 S Hwy 377, Kingston 3rd & N Willis, Kingston 3rd St. & Harris, Madill Hwy 199 East Enos Enos Enos 209 E Overton, Madill Sunday School 9:45 am Morning Praise 795-3166 Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am & Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 10:45 am Sun. Morning Worship 10:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Morning Worship 10:45 am Wednesday AWANA 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm Sunday Night 6:00 pm Evening Service 5:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Evening Service 5:00 pm Evening Service 6:00 pm 564-3307 Need a ride? Call Stevi at Wednesday Serv. 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wed. Bible Study 6:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm Wednesday Serv. 7:00 pm “Marshall County’s news source for more than 115 years” crossroadsbaptistchurchofmadill.com 564-3635 or TLC at 564-2149 Wed. Bible Study 6:00 pm “Marshall County’s news source for more than 115 years” FIRST BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST FIRST MISSIONARY FIRST UNITED CHURCH, KINGSTON Talley ChiropraCTiC CHURCH, MADILL BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 109 N Main Thinking of God as a Friend S 3rd Ave & Taliaferro 210 S 1st 407 N 6th St, Madill Traditional Worship 9:00 am any of us were raised with the idea of God as a stern authority figure, the Wellness & rehab Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Bible Study 9:45 am gray-haired old man who gave us the ten commandments and all of the other Contemporary Worship 11:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am rules of the Old Testament. But that is only one side of God’s nature, although Morning Worship 11:00 am Children’s Church 11:00 am M 411 N First • Madill 300 W. Lillie • Member FDIC Sunday Life Groups 6:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm admittedly an important part of God’s nature for a time in human history (and in our own per- B.T.U. 2:00 pm Sunday Youth 580-795-2269 www.doctortalley.com 795-3351 Wed. Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday Bible 6:00 pm sonal development) when we needed explicit instruction on how to 795-5076 Activities 5:00 pm

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Dylan Sheffield Agent [email protected] okfbinsurance.com 323 East Main Madill, Ok 73446 O: 580.795.3418 M: 580.512.9340 Madill FFA members awarded American FFA Degree and demonstrate outstanding of Madill High School and the been selected as a Cambridge with a degree in Animal Sci- leadership abilities and civic daughter of Darren and Gena Scholar, and works with pro- ence and has applied to Veteri- involvement through comple- Alexander. fessors to conduct undergradu- nary Medicine school at both tion of a long list of FFA and ate research. OSU and Texas A&M. He has community activities. Less Rio Bonham Rio is a 2019 graduate of also participated on the Con- than one percent of FFA mem- During his high school ca- Madill High School and the son nor’s State College Livestock bers achieve the American FFA reer, Rio served as FFA Vice of Mark and Dana Bonham. Evaluation Team, where he Degree. President and President (2 was named All American Will Shelby in 2019 and is currently a Each recipient of the Ameri- years) of the Madill Chapter. nd can FFA Degree receives a He participated in extensive Will was only the 2 Okla- member of the OSU Livestock gold American FFA Degree FFA activities including beef homan to be named the Ameri- Evaluation Team. key and certificate after be- management (Regional Star can Star in Agricultural Place- Will is a 2017 graduate ing recognized at the national Farmer), public speaking ment by the National FFA of Madill High School and the Organization on Wednesday, son of Troy and Merrily Shelby. convention. (numerous top five in state th rd The National FFA Orga- placings including second in October 28 during the 93 About Nation- nization is a school-based Creed), and environment and National FFA Convention & al FFA Organization Courtesy photo national youth leadership natural resources for which Expo, held virtually this year. The National FFA Organiza- Rio Bonham, left,and Abbie Alexander, right. development organization of he won top individual honors During high school, Will tion is a school-based national more than 760,000 student in the state in 2018. served as Madill FFA Vice youth leadership development members as part of 8,700 local Rio continues to serve FFA President and President for organization of more than From Staff Reports chapter in Oklahoma, were FFA chapters in all 50 states, as a Small Group Leader for two years. He participated 760,000 student members as awarded the American FFA [email protected] Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Alumni Camp each year. He extensively in FFA activities part of 8,700 local FFA chap- Degree at the 93rd National Islands. has served on the FFA State including public speaking, ters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico FFA Convention & Expo Oct. INDIANAPOLIS – Each Officer Selection Committee livestock judging, and the par- and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 27-29, held virtually. year, the National FFA Or- Abbie Alexander and is currently representing liamentary procedure CDE. The FFA mission is to make a Sponsored by Case IH, ganization honors FFA mem- During high school, Ab- Oklahoma as an FFA National Will managed an exceptional positive difference in the lives of Elanco Animal Health and bers who show the utmost bie served as Reporter of the Delegate. SAE including beef, sheep, students by developing their po- Syngenta, the award recog- dedication to the organization Madill FFA Chapter. She Rio is pursuing his Bachelor swine and veterinary science tential for premier leadership, nizes demonstrated ability through their desire to develop participated in a variety of of Science in Biosystems and components. As a result, Will personal growth and career and outstanding achievements their potential for premier FFA activities including a beef Agriculture Engineering at earned Oklahoma FFA State success through agricultural in agricultural business, pro- leadership, personal growth Supervised Agricultural Expe- Oklahoma State University Star in Agriculture Placement education. For more, visit the duction, processing or service and career success through rience or SAE, public speaking, where he serves as Student honors in 2017. National FFA Organization programs. agricultural education. and the Parliamentary Pro- Government Senator for the Will’s SAE has been the online at FFA.org and on To be eligible, FFA mem- The American FFA Degree cedure Career Development Ferguson College of Agri- foundation for his future plans. 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The Kingston Redskins and the Madill Wildcats went head-to-head for the first time in three years Kingston Madill

Linda Holmes Summer Bryant • The Madill Record Kingston’s Matthew Hawkins (#20) breaks free from Madill’s Nick Northcutt (#10) and Mason Madill Sophomore Stephen Sisco, #2, celebrates scoring the first touchdown of the night for the Coles (#30) for a touchdown. Wildcats along with sophomore Josh Burt, #25 and junior Jorge Martinez, #55. Unfortunately, the celebration was short lived. The Redskins beat the Wildcats 49-14. By Michael Haggerty skins’ 20 by yet another penalty The Wildcats went back to then, went to work. work, and moved the ball to By Janlee Hoppers With 6:15 left in the first our kids played hard.” A key quarter, Kingston got the first player for the Wildcats was 2020 has been a year in Senior quarterback Jase their own 48, but Robertson, touchdown. The Redskins re- Junior Nick Northcutt who which many traditions have Hayes hit senior running back under relentless pressure from The Madill Wildcats (2- ceived a penalty for roughing had 75 total yards. been lost or changed, but this Matthew Flesher in the flat the Kingston front, made an 7) football team hosted the the passer, and the Wildcats The Wildcats attempted to year, Kingston and Madill where he ran to Kingston’s ill-advised throw short of his Kingston Redskins (9-0) at were able to get a touchdown by keep their steam in the second renewed a long-time tradi- 37 for the opening first down. intended receiver, sophomore Blake Smiley Stadium. It has Sophomore Stephen Sisco (62 half but were not able. They tion after a three-year hiatus, Two plays later, Hayes hit a RJ Morris, and this time been three years since these yards total). To close the first allowed the Redskins to score facing each other in the game wide-open Jarron “Boomer” Kingston’s Robinson made two teams last played each quarter the Redskins made twice in the third quarter and known as the Marshall County Morgan for a 41-yard gain to the interception. Robinson other. The Wildcats knew that touchdown. once in the fourth quarter. Super Bowl. With Kingston’s the Madill 13. Junior running returned the pick into Madill Kingston would be a tough The Redskins started the Speer there is definitely room move up to Class 3A and Ma- back Brandon Watson plowed territory, and a horse collar team, and Kingston came to second quarter with a touch- for improvement, but it is also dill’s drop into the same Class, forward to the Madill 1, and penalty on Madill moved the play. The Wildcats kept a close down, bringing the score to important that the players the local rivals are now in the two plays later, Hayes pushed ball to the Wildcat 13. Three score until the second half, 21 to 7. With 6:27 left in the have fun. same district, playing for the into the end zone to give Kings- plays later, Watson plowed losing 49 to 14. Head Coach second quarter, the Redskins “We just need to continue to same title. ton a 7-0 lead. three yards into Madill’s end Chad Speer said even though couldn’t be stopped, scoring push and improve, said Speer. In addition to bragging The Wildcats had come to zone, and Kingston led 21-7 one they lost, they played hard and again. Madill’s Sophomore “Great opportunity against rights (including painting play, however, and showed it on play into the second quarter. showed the Redskins what the River Shaw blocked the Red- Little Axe. We need to play the infamous railroad trestle the ensuing drive. Using both Backed up to their own Wildcats were made of. skins punt, and the Wildcats well and go out and have fun.” between the cities), the Red- his arm and his legs, junior 10 by an illegal block on the “We played with the most capitalized on their mistake; Madill will travel to Little skins were looking to stay un- quarterback Kendall Rob- ensuing kickoff, the Wildcats passion we had all season the Junior Kendall Robertson Axe (0-8) on Friday, Novem- defeated, and clinch a district ertson marched the Wildcats came out determined to show first half so that was great to scored (187 passing yards and ber 6. crown with a victory over the down the field, assisted by yet that they weren’t ready to quit. see,” Speer said. “I think it 14 carries for 40 yards). Speer Wildcats. Madill came into the another Kingston penalty, this Once again, Robertson moved showed them a little of how it said, “Tough loss. I thought game having won the teams’ one for roughing the passer. the ball with his arm and his could be.” last two meetings, with the On third down from the legs, reaching the Kingston last being a 23-17 Madill vic- Kingston 10, Robertson’s pass 43. Kingston senior A.J. McK- tory in 2017. went through the hands of inney brought down Madill However, the Wildcats have Kingston senior cornerback sophomore Holden McGahey had a very different season, Colton Robinson and into the in the backfield for a three- but with the recent temporary hands of Stephen Sisco for a yard loss on third-and-one, playoff changes giving them touchdown. The extra point and Robertson’s fourth-down a slot in the playoffs, they tied the game at 7 late in the pass was knocked down at the were looking to improve their first quarter, and it looked like line by Hayes, blitzing from his playoff position and generate the rivals would be in for a long linebacker position, ending the some momentum heading struggle. Wildcat threat. into the postseason. The day The Wildcats, seeking to The ensuing Redskins drive before Halloween, the teams maintain their momentum, underlined the difference be- met in Madill’s Blake Smiley tried a surprise onside kick, tween the two teams. On third- Stadium, and the Redskins but Kingston freshman Rhett and-nine, Hayes threw deep off left town with a 49-14 victory. Coble recovered the ball at the play-action, and senior tight Madill won the toss and Kingston 45. On the Redskins’ end Matthew Hawkins made elected to receive, but after first play, Watson broke free the catch and then eluded two picking up a single first down for a 48-yard run to the Madill Wildcats on his way to the end on a Kingston penalty, the 7. The next play, Hayes took zone for a 53-yard touchdown, Wildcats’ offense stalled and a quarterback keeper the rest giving Kingston a 28-7 lead. they had to punt. Kingston’s of the way, and Kingston led Not to be deterred, the Wild- Summer Bryant • The Madill Record offense backed up to the Red- again 14-7. (See SUPER WIN, page 6B ) The Madill Wildcats stopped everything and dropped to one knee to show respect to their fellow teammate, senior Griffon Williams when he was hurt. FFiveive llocalsocals nnamedamed AAll-Districtll-District aandnd LLCCCC AAll-Conferencell-Conference SSoftballoftball TTeameam

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Abbey TiernanTiernan was named All-District Emilie Johnson made All-District Maryn Mancini was named All- MadiMadi Jones was namnameded AAll-ll- Blaklyn Barber was named All- and All-Conference. Conference. Conference. Conference. Page 2B – The Madill Record – Thursday, November 05, 2020

The Madill Record Sports SUPER WIN first play of the fourth quarter off a 41-6 loss in Pauls Valley was a pitch to Watson that he (3-3, 5-4). Kickoff in Dickson is (Continued from page 1B) carried nine yards for Kings- scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ton’s seventh touchdown of the cats went back to work, and night, giving the Redskins a EXTRA POINTS Robertson marched his team 49-14 lead. In the first half, Madill defi- down the field, finally hitting With Madill unable to move nitely posed a bigger challenge Morris in stride for a 37-yard the ball effectively in the final to the Redskins than one would gain to the Kingston one-yard quarter, Kingston’s offensive have expected, looking at the line. However, disaster struck killed the clock with another teams’ respective records, Madill, as Robertson was un- eight-minute drive that took especially with its offense. able to handle the next snap, most of the quarter, and the Despite his three turnovers, and the Redskins recovered. Redskins celebrated their Robertson actually gave an Madill’s defense held, forc- 49-14 victory by hoisting the excellent performance for the ing Kingston into a three-and- Marshall County Super Bowl Wildcats, especially consider- out, and Flesher lined up at trophy. ing that his offensive line gave the back of his own end zone Hayes led all passers, com- him virtually no help at all. to punt. Madill’s sophomore pleting nine of his 12 attempts That gutsy effort was wasted River Shaw came through the for 226 yards and a touchdown, however, as Madill was unable line and blocked the kick, and adding 70 yards and two more to run the football successfully Madill took over on the Kings- scores on the ground. Watson with anyone other than Rob- ton three-yard line. Robertson led all rushers with 169 yards ertson (Robertson was the only took it in himself from there, and two touchdowns on his Wildcat with net positive yards cutting the Kingston lead to 22 attempts. Hawkins led the rushing), and the Wildcats’ 28-14 late in the first half, and Redskins in receiving yards quarterback was under siege the teams went into halftime with 112 yards on three catches from pass rushers anytime he with the Redskins up two and a score. dropped back. Contrast that scores, but the Wildcats having Defensively, Robinson and with Kingston’s success run- Michael Haggerty shown some fight against their senior linebacker Bryant ning the football, and the way Kingston’s A.J. McKinney (#24) hoists the Marshall County Super Bowl trophy as the Redskins cross-county rivals. Watts led the Redskins with Hayes was able to stand back sing their fight song after the game. Kingston came out in the nine tackles each. Hayes had and survey the field when he third quarter ready to prove the Redskins’ sole sack on the looked to pass, and it is clear by surprise, and may well have Since the Redskins have fication to its already-modified why the Redskins came into night. The Redskins forced four why these teams have had such worked if Kingston’s Coble the tiebreaker by virtue of playoff guidelines last week. the game undefeated. Kings- turnovers total, while not giv- different seasons. Until Madill hadn’t alertly fallen on the ball. their head-to-head victories Under the new guidelines, ton’s first drive covered 59 ing the ball away at all. improves its line play on both It’s easy to criticize a coach against Lone Grove (5-1, 7-2) Kingston’s district title means yards, with Hayes scoring after Kingston’s offense scored a sides of the ball, the Wildcats whose team has had such a and Sulphur (5-1, 6-3), the that if the Redskins keep win- fumbling the snap, but recover- touchdown on 6 of its 10 posses- will continue to face frustration tough season, and that got victory clinches the district ning, they will host up to three ing it and breaking four tackles sions, with two of those drives on the field. drilled in this particular game. title for Kingston, regardless playoff games. on a 12-yard touchdown run, ending at halftime and the end While Robertson deserves However, both decisions, while of the result Thursday night in Three playoff victories and Kingston led 35-14. of the game, respectively; the credit for a great performance they didn’t ultimately work Dickson. Elsewhere in the dis- would put the Redskins back Unlike in the first half, Ma- Redskins only punted the ball under the circumstances, cred- out, were clearly an effort to trict, Lone Grove and Sulphur in the state semifinals, which dill’s response was more typical once on the night, and the other it is also due to the Redskins’ make the most of Madill’s slim meet on Friday night in Lone would be played at a neutral of a two-win team. drive ended on a turnover on Hayes, who played perhaps chances to win the game. Grove in a matchup which will site. Were the playoffs to start Senior Mason Coles, back downs late in the 4th quarter. his best game Friday night. Coach Speer clearly under- decide second place in District today, the Redskins’ first- to return the ensuing kickoff, Kingston Head Coach Tom- Throwing strikes with his arm, stood that his offense was his 3A-2, while the loser will slip round opponent would be the let the ball bounce, apparently my Bare was pleased with the and picking up tough yards best weapon against the Red- into third. last-place finisher in District thinking it would roll into the way his team “handled them- with his legs, Hayes definitely skins, and that in order to hang Plainview (3-3, 3-6) hosts 1, which once again would be end zone for a touchback. How- selves, winning “another big impressed leading Kingston with Kingston, he needed to Pauls Valley (3-3, 5-4) in a Oklahoma City’s Frederick ever, he then picked it up at the road victory.” Coach Bare liked to victory, and appears to give his offense the most oppor- game which will decide fourth Douglas High School. The Tro- one and attempted to return it, that he could “see some red on be improving as the playoffs tunities possible to score. Both and fifth place in the district. jans (0-3, 0-4) lost again Friday only to fumble the ball inside the bridge” between Kingston approach. The bar is high in decisions were geared towards Madill travels to Little Axe to night to Perkins-Tryon, 60-12. his own five. Kingston junior and Madill, as Kingston play- Kingston, and Hayes looks that end, and while the results try to give the Indians (0-6, 0-8) Madill will probably travel to Cole Morgan scooped up the ers repainted the railroad poised to lead the Redskins on were not what he wanted, it’s their version of a perfect sea- play the loser of Anadarko (3-1, loose ball and ran into the end trestle Friday night. Coach a deep playoff run. hard to see how going the other son. Barring an unlikely loss 6-2) and Kingfisher (3-1, 5-3), zone to make it 42-14 Kingston, Bare is now looking forward While we’re dishing out way with either decision would in Little Axe and a Kingston whose Friday night matchup only 2:30 into the third quarter. to possibly completing an credit, kudos to Madill Head have benefitted his Wildcats. loss in Dickson, the Wildcats will determine which of them The Wildcats picked up a undefeated regular season Coach Chad Speer for a couple In short, the Wildcats came are locked into sixth place in finishes in second place. The first down on their next drive, Thursday night in Dickson. of unorthodox decisions Fri- into the game as pronounced the district and the Comets are winner of that game will likely but a mishandled snap backed Kingston (6-0 district, 9-0 day night. Madill won the underdogs - they had to take in seventh. host Dickson in the first round. them up, and Madill was forced overall) clinched its third- coin toss, and going against risks in order to have a chance This being 2020, every to punt on fourth-and-sixteen. straight district title, the Red- the grain of current coaching to win. Coach Speer deserves team, even winless Little Axe, Follow us on Social Media! Kingston took over at its own skins’ first in Class 3A, with the trends, elected to receive the credit for understanding that will have the opportunity to 24, and the Redskins started victory. The Redskins wrap up kick. Then, after the Wildcats need and having the nerve to participate in the playoffs. facebook.com/madillrecord hammering away with Watson their regular season on Thurs- scored their first touchdown, take those risks in the face of The Oklahoma Secondary and Flesher. Eleven plays and day night in Dickson. 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The Madill Record Chickasaw nation Chickasaw breast cancer survivor chronicles story in therapy book From Staff Reports of the most aggressive Medal, Good Conduct news@ diseases one can face. Medal, the WAC Ser- madillrecord.net Usually it is caused by vice Medal and the an injury or trauma. American Campaign BYNG, Okla. – So it was with Ms. Ah- Medal. Mary Ahtone saw tone, who suffered an “I knew I found a the specter of death injury after slipping true Chickasaw war- coming for her as she on a freshly mopped rior with Teresa,” Ms. fought breast cancer floor. Losing her foot- Ahtone said. “I was sleeping and ing, she slammed into “(Dr. Shavney) ex- felt great pressure a bookshelf and onto plained the entire on my chest, press- the floor. (radical mastectomy) ing down. I woke up A few months later, procedure and what to and, in the distance, I symptoms manifest- expect afterward. The could see a black mist ed. thing that brought coming toward me. I “I was worried. I me comfort most was knew in a second what checked out a dozen when she said, ‘Mary, I it was. I had seen it books on breast cancer will be the last face you (before) after a car ac- before going to see a see before surgery and cident I was in. It was doctor. I wanted to be the first when you get the ‘death’ spirit. My an informed patient. out. I will be with you mouth was parched, I had all of the symp- the whole distance,’” and I felt so dehy- toms of inflammatory Ms. Ahtone wrote. drated, but I yelled breast cancer and all The book and a ‘new as loud as I could: ‘No! the books said the normal’ In the name of Jesus, survival rate was only For Ms. Ahtone, the I bind you!’ Then the 2%,” she recalled. book was cathartic. blackness seemed to A doctor confirmed Within its pages dissipate into thin air. Ms. Ahtone’s fears. are torturous events, The air was so heavy.” She was given six such as chemotherapy Those words are months to live. The related heart failure handwritten in a 47- doctor told her to begin from a collapsed ar- page bound volume chemotherapy and to tery requiring emer- Jennifer Rushing Ms. Ahtone began get her affairs in order. gency surgery. There A page from Mary Ahtone’s book illustrating her 2009 cancer fight. She dedicated it to two granddaughters, Mary Ahtone writing when first di- Ms. Ahtone was not also is exhilaration at and Isabella Wika. agnosed with inflam- having any of it. celebrating 11 years matory breast cancer “I thought to myself, of being cancer free is a bigger purpose for would affect my ability Hate taking pills every reservation and her knew to seek out Dr. in 2009. ‘The God I serve and in June 2020 despite your life being spared. to recover,” she wrote. day. No strength in ancestry is Chickasaw Shavney for surgery. The Chickasaw who raised people a year “of chaos” as Look for it. It’s right In fact, the radical my arms. Arm hurts and Choctaw. Despite all Ms. Ah- woman’s book is an from the dead does she reflects on the before your eyes. Then mastectomy would all the time. Ignored. “I believe God puts tone has endured, her example of her spiri- not accept survival coronavirus pandemic suddenly a peace came prove to be a challenge Clothes don’t fit. Un- you in situations so home is filled with tual endurance. Its statistics,’” she wrote gripping the world. over me, and I had a and a time to rejoice able to focus like I used that you can turn beadwork and artistic extremely thick and in the book. “The experts and picture of Jesus on the as well. to,” she noted. around and help other endeavors she calls textured paper not She began tradi- medical staff tell you cross. I thought, ‘What “Finding a new nor- “To me, it means people,” Ms. Ahtone “therapy.” A beaded only chronicles her tional chemotherapy to celebrate mile- I’m going through is mal,” she titles one not giving up. Not be- said. “I started a can- stethoscope is a re- journey to defeat to shrink the tumors, stones,” she said. Sev- nothing compared to page. “This was a ing satisfied with less cer support group, minder of her ordeal. breast cancer, but it buying herself time eral pages of the book what our Savior went challenge. Does this than what I can do. To and I have found Ada, She said on a scale to also shows the emo- to find a surgeon to celebrate her cancer- through on the cross mean accepting aches me, it’s finding the op- Oklahoma, is one of 10 she believes her tional highs and lows successfully remove free status with an for us.’ Then I cried and pains I didn’t timal levels of where I the most giving com- function is probably of the fight she waged. her breasts. artistic flare. One and cried as I realized have before cancer? feel I can be and feel munities I’ve ever an 8. Chickasaw and First She found Chicka- page proclaims: “July he loved me so much,” Did this mean finding I have done my best lived in.” “It doesn’t dampen American symbols are saw citizen, Dr. Teresa 22, 2010, Red Letter she observes in the and accepting all the living with the limits She earned a mas- my attitude,” she said. incorporated through- Shavney, a noted phy- Day! Yea! PET scan book. limitations I was left of my disability,” she ter’s degree from the “I am an optimist and, out, along with other sician with the Uni- report. No evidence of Life lessons are with after surgery and wrote in the book. University of Okla- honestly, a positive at- beautiful and colorful versity of Oklahoma. cancer. The struggle a large part of her chemo? Does it mean Healed and Thriv- homa in educational titude helps everyone illustrations. Dr. Shavney has more was fierce, but my God book. not being able to go as ing psychology in 1973 in all circumstances, Within its pages are than 30 years’ experi- was mighty.” “I don’t want to get far walking, exercis- Ms. Ahtone cele- and served two years along with obedience words of encourage- ence in cancer surgery. While her body and to the end of my life ing, doing the things brated 78 years of life in the U.S. Army at to God,” Ms. Ahtone ment, goal setting, She is the daughter mind were tested, her and find out I’ve only I once enjoyed?” Sept. 9, 2020. Fort Sam Houston, stated. “The message despair and determi- of Chickasaw Beau- faith was affirmed. lived the length of it. Ms. Ahtone also She was born on the Texas, in 1960. In fact, I have for everyone is nation. lah Shavney, who “How can I best I want to know I lived expresses conflicting Pine Ridge Reserva- she met and became you can’t live a mo- Welcome to my joined the Women’s serve God?” she wrote. the width of it as well. emotions, particularly tion in South Dakota. friends with Beaulah ment without God.” world Army Corps (WAC) “Expand your hori- “As I prepared to frustration. “Unable Her parents worked Shavney by virtue Inflammatory in 1943, earning the zons, Mary. This is lose my breasts I won- to exercise like I used at the First American of her service in the breast cancer is one World War II Victory not about you. There dered if all the chemo to. Get tired easily. hospital on the Lakota Army. That is how she AG Hunter Recommends Federal Legislation for Optional State-Tribal Compacting on Criminal Matters From Staff Reports leaders suggesting a to consent to shared act to give the state possible to give us any necessary tran- reads. Office can be of help,” news@ path forward to al- state jurisdiction on and the tribes the au- this option.” sitionary period. Concluding the let- the attorney general madillrecord.net low for compacting criminal matters. thority to enter into The federal legisla- The second recom- ter, the attorney gen- writes. on criminal matters, Attorney General these agreements. tion would promote mendation the attor- eral suggested the Read the letter, OKLAHOMA CITY which would require Hunter said allowing We already have the both the tribe’s and ney general suggests, governor engage with here: https://bit. – Attorney General federal legislation. this type of compact- authority to com- the state’s sover- is for state leaders to members of the state ly/2TbpgFw.

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The Madill Record Health How to give back to health care workers Metro end. Stressful work- around the house ing environments can help exhausted Millions of peo- and concerns about health care workers ple across the globe bringing the virus catch their breath. donate to charities home and potentially • Donate more or volunteer as a infecting their fami- than just your time means of bolstering lies have made the and effort. An active- their communities challenges of fighting ly engaged general and helping the less the pandemic even public can reassure fortunate. tougher for health health care work- Such help is valu- care workers. ers that they’re not able no matter when Supporting such alone in the fight it’s offered, but giv- workers in these un- against COVID-19 ing back in 2020 certain times can be and other potentially has proven to be an a great way for people deadly viruses and especially necessary to show just how diseases. While blood endeavor. much they appreci- is not used to treat As a global pan- ate the extraordinary COVID-19, various demic took hold dur- efforts of doctors, health organiza- ing the winter of nurses, EMTs, and tions, including the 2019-20, millions of others who continue U.S. Surgeon Gen- people found them- to confront COV- eral’s Office, have selves battling a ID-19 every day. expressed concerns Courtesy photo potentially deadly • Keep it simple. that hospitals will Supporting such workers in these uncertain times can be a great way for people to show just how much they appreciate virus, while millions Efforts to give back to not have enough the extraordinary efforts of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and others who continue to confront COVID-19 every day. more found them- health care workers blood on hand to treat selves out of work as need not be extraor- accident victims and the economy came dinary. Simple ges- sick people who need continue donating COVID-19, both the continue to battle workers that they’re ing back to these val- crashing to a halt. tures like preparing blood to survive. So- blood so health care American Hospital the virus. By sup- supported and that ued members of the Health care work- a weeknight meal for cial distancing mea- workers can meet the Association and the porting such efforts their voices are being community is a great ers have been on health care workers sures may be keep- needs of patient care. American Nurses and encouraging oth- heard. way to show just how the front lines in and their families, ing potential blood • Support efforts to Association have ex- ers to do the same, Health care work- much their efforts are the fight against offering to babysit on donors away, but the procure more fund- pressed hospitals’ people looking to give ers continue to con- appreciated. the COVID-19 vi- a weekend afternoon American Red Cross ing for hospitals. need for more finan- back can send a mes- front the COVID-19 rus for months on or tackle a few chores is urging people to Since the outbreak of cial support as they sage to health care virus every day. Giv- Get the facts about dining out and COVID-19 Metro in visible places for U.S. Food and Drug aging or bags is also SARS-Co-V-2, which highly unlikely to be burgers. people while dining, patrons to see. Administration and thought to be very causes COVID-19, is spread from consum- • Use common even outside. When dining out, Despite the best the Government of low. a respiratory virus. It ing or handling food, cleaning and disin- • Follow regula- patrons trust that health practices Canada note that No cases have been cannot grow on food; it’s still essential to fection products to tions regarding wear- restaurant staff has and ramped-up the risk of getting identified where in- it requires a living prioritize hygiene wipe down tables ing a non-medical taken all necessary sanitation in recent COVID-19 from food fection originated by host like a person or and follow sanitation and chairs that are mask or face cover- precautions to ensure months, some in- handled or consumed handling food-relat- animal to multiply. practices when going shared by the public. ing. a safe experience for dividuals may still from restaurants and ed items or shopping The Environmen- to a restaurant. • Consider bring- There is no evidence customers. Restau- have concerns about takeout meals is be- bags. tal Protection Agen- • Wash your hands ing your own reus- that restaurant food rants are bound by whether COVID-19 lieved to be very low. Should anyone ex- cy regulates water with soap and warm able or disposable can transmit CO- strict food handling can be transmitted Currently, there perience gastrointes- treatment plants to water for at least 20 flatware as an added VID-19. People who and cleanliness regu- through the handling is no evidence that tinal distress after ensure that treated seconds before and precaution. Opt for want to enjoy a meal lations and undergo or consumption of food is associated eating food, GI vi- water is safe to drink. after handling food wrapped drinking at a restaurant can periodic inspections restaurant fare. with the spread of ruses like norovirus The COVID-19 vi- and food packaging. straws instead of do so with the proper to make sure they are To set the record the COVID-19 virus. and hepatitis A or rus also has not been Wash hands before drinking directly precautions in place. in compliance. Many straight, the Centers Similarly, the risk of bacteria like E. coli found in drinking using your hands to from a glass. restaurants also post for Disease Control infection from food and salmonella are water. eat handheld foods, • Keep your dis- their health grades and Prevention, the products, food pack- typically to blame. While COVID-19 is like sandwiches or tance from other Page 6B – The Madill Record – Thursday, November 05, 2020

Madill Public Schools Kingston Public Schools Coach of the Week Teacher of the Week Proudly sponsored by Corner Drug Proudly sponsored by Bettis Ron Robertston Brett Hayes Coach Robertson is a Madill Wide Coach Hayes coaches Kingston Receiver Coach. He has coached Football and Basketball and teaches every level of Football, Wrestling English III. He has coached and taught and Baseball since 1999. He is also for 25 years. a High School Physical Science He has a Bachelors of Science teacher. in Elementary Education from He earned a Bachelor of Science Southeastern Oklahoma State from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Masters from University. He is a member of the OCA and Southern Nazarene University of Arts OFBCA. in Educational Leadership. He was named Midwestern He is a sponsor for Fellowship of Conference Coach of the Year, Christian Athletes, has written a novel and has coached multiple state and was the 2020 District Teacher of the Year. qualifiers and state champions in He wants his students to “be proud of who they are and who Wrestling. they plan to be. Recogniziging and acknowledging one’s own His teaching philosophy is “capture culture is important when learning about differences in cultures their heart and you can coach or around us. I want my students to become who they dream of teach their minds.” becoming, not a programmed image of themselves.”