Thursday, Jan. 07 Friday, Jan. 08 Saturday, Jan. 09 Sunday, Jan. 10 Monday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 12 Wednesday, Jan. 13 High Temp: 48 High Temp: 49 High Temp: 50 High Temp: 45 High Temp: 49 High Temp: 53 High Temp: 54 Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Overcast Skies The Madill Record ‘In the Arms of Lake TTexoma’exoma’ Vol. 126 — Number 29 Madill, Marshall CountyCounty,, OK 73446 — ThursdayThursday,, January 07, 2021 14 Pages in 2 Sections — $1 Deputies bid Cryer a fond farewell By Shalene White [email protected] The circle of life is more than involvement, this could not life and death for an individual. and would not have been the It is also the beginning and successful organization that it ending of relationships. It is is. Four years ago, I undertook always difficult to say goodbye the task of finishing the build to coworkers when one leaves of the new jail, and I hope that a job. Typically, the average you have enjoyed it as much as worker stays at a job for ap- I have. Please continue to take proximately four and a half care of the building, which in years. Keeping that in mind, turn should keep you safe in leaving the work relationships your daily tasks.” that have developed over that Cryer then told the staff how period of time is difficult. important they were to him. Now, imagine being at a job “You have been a pleasure for over 20 years and having to work with, and without you, to say goodbye to your work the job I have would not have family. That must be devastat- been possible,” Cryer contin- ing. Former Marshall County ued. “Best of luck to each of Sheriff Danny Cryer’s last you in your future endeavors, day as sheriff was December what ever they may be. I wish 31, 2020. After former Madill you health and happiness in Police Chief Donald Yow won the years to come.” the race for Marshall County A few staff members took Sheriff in July 2020, Cryer had the opportunity to let Cryer as he always had an open ear that has always been there system. Due to COVID-19, it turned Marshall County Sher- to hand over the reins to Yow just how much he means to for anyone that had a problem.” when anyone he considers a has not been installed as of his iff’s Office employees feel more and walk away from a job he them and how much they “He always has been a hard- friend or family needs him.” final day, but he has made it like a family than any place I has loved for over 20 years at learned from him. working, dedicated person that “Under Danny’s guidance, to where the radio system will have ever worked. He truly the end of December. “I have known Sheriff Cryer loved his family, friends, co- the Marshall County Deten- be ready and fully funded by cares about the county that In a touching letter to for over 20 years,” Administra- workers, and every person in tion Center was updated with grants and the Sheriff’s Office. he has spent his entire life in his former coworkers, Cryer tive Assistant Rebecca Per- Marshall County,” Perkinson a state-of-the-art facility,” Danny has also streamlined and will truly be missed by summed up his feelings for the kinson said in a letter to The continued. “He has dedicated Perkinson said of the jail con- costs at the sheriff’s office and employees and citizens alike.” staff of the Marshall County Madill Record. “I worked with the last 20 years of his life try- struction that Cryer is so proud the correction center. He has Marshall County Deputy Jail. him at CM Trailers years ago ing to make this county the best of. “He also took the antiquated managed to conform and build Kasey Cox put his thoughts “Please allow me to take and had the pleasure of work- he could. He strived his entire 911 equipment and found a a budget that has extremely to paper, as well to let Cryer this opportunity to thank ing for him at the Marshall career to try to keep the county way to get it upgraded to a reduced the financial hard- know just what he means to you for your past hard work, County Sheriff’s office for the safe by getting drugs off the state-of-the-art system. Danny ships of year’s past.” the staff. dedication, and commitment to last five. He has been one of street, intoxicated drivers off partnered with the Emergency “He has been the best “Danny, thank you for al- the Marshall County Sheriff’s the best bosses I have ever had. the road and stolen property Management and the Com- Sheriff I have worked for,” ways believing in me, and for Office,” Cryer wrote in the let- You never had to question his back to its rightful owners. missioners in the beginning of continued Perkinson. “He giving me the opportunity to ter. “Without your support and dedication to Marshall County Danny is a dedicated friend 2020 to also update the radio is dedicated and caring and (See FAREWELL, page 2A) Yow says bye to PD, hello to Sheriff’s Office By Shalene White City Manager James Fullingim ing his 28+ years of service to the Madill PIO for the Madill himself to say a few words to not before letting his peers and [email protected] presented him with a plaque the Madill Police Department. Police Department said it is a the ones he respects. citizens know just how much and a small reception. Deputy Chief Steven Ray bittersweet event. “It has truly been an honor they mean to him. Former Madill Police Chief In a Facebook post, the po- presented him a gift from the “This move is definitely working with Madill P.D. I “There are several things I began his new journey as the lice department wrote about department. Chief Yow (ret) Madill’s loss and the county’s would like to say thank you to can write on here, but I will say Marshall County Sheriff on just what Yow meant to them will be sworn in as Marshall gain,” Raley said. “Although all the officers, City Manager, thank you to everyone.” January 1, 2021. Even though as their chief. County Sheriff on Friday, we are said to see Chief Yow all City employees and our The Facebook post with him he is beginning a new adven- “On Monday we said good January 1, 2021. Thank you leave, we celebrate the 28 citizens in which we serve,” being bestowed the plaque ture, he had to leave the Madill bye to Chief Donald Yow with for your service to the citizens years he dedicated to the City Yow posted on Facebook. “I garnered over 65 comments Police Department – his place a retirement reception,” the of Madill Chief Yow.” of Madill. We are sure going to appreciate the friendships and of congratulations and wishes of employment for almost 30 police department noted. “It For many who have worked miss him but look forward to dedication from all the officers of good luck. Some even noted years. was kept small due to COVID alongside of Yow, it is a mo- working with him in his new and City. I look forward to start they believe Yow will do well As a token of thanks for all restrictions. City Manager ment of mixed emotions. They role. We congratulate him and serving our County.” in his new role. his years of service, the Madill James Fullingim presented are happy for him but will support him 100%.” Yow ended the post before Police Department and Madill him with a plaque recogniz- also miss him. Donny Raley, Yow even took to Facebook things became emotional, but (See HELLO page 2A) Deadlines Contact Us A Section B Section • News: 12 noon, Monday • News: 580-795-3355 Police Blotter 2A Sports 1B • Display Ads: 12 noon, Monday [email protected] Community 3A Classifieds 3B • Classifieds: 12 noon, Monday • Advertising: 580-795-3355 or Obits 4A/6A Legals 4B • Legal Ads: 12 noon, Monday [email protected] Opinions 5A Health 5B Marshall County’s News Source for More than 120 Years Page 2A – The Madill Record – Thursday, January 07, 2021 The Madill Record POLICE BEAT Local resident begins year with arrest, others on the run By Shalene White vehicles. He also alleged that still trying to reach something able to place Juarez into the Carter Marijuana. Adams then while in the Commission of [email protected] he saw a Marijuana grinder, out of the officer’s line of sight. rear of his unit when Awalt searched the SUV that Awalt a Felony, Possession of Drug digital scales, cigarillos, vape Adams inched around to the decided to run in the same had occupied. It contained a Paraphernalia and Resisting A local resident began 2021 pends and a black Velcro bag passenger side of the vehicle direction as Carter. semiautomatic pistol holster, an Executive Officer. No Okla- with a trip to the Marshall with a glass pipe with a white and noticed the item that Eventually, back up arrived a two-way radio set on chan- homa priors were found in an County Jail, and two are crystal-like substance in plain Carter continued to reach far in the form of Kingston Police nel two, a marijuana grinder online search.