YUKON PROGRESS • Home of Laura Hasley• USPS 406-100 Yukon’s Best Choice for Community News & Sports $1 DOLLAR Volume: 119 | Issue: 099 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 3 Sections | 24 Pages Toy shortage possible in pandemic With drop sites nizers say. “We’ve had over 400 fami- Yukon firefighters en- Santa’s Toy Shoppe annu- lies request toys,” said Yu- courage the public to limited, Santa’s Toy ally helps people in need by kon’s Jim Poe, president of drop off donations for Shoppe needs help providing new toys and other Santa’s Toy Shoppe. Santa’s Toy Shoppe at gifts at Christmastime. Since Previously there have the Yukon Fire Depart- By Conrad Dudderar its inception in the late 1990s, been dozens of drop loca- ment, 1000 W Main: Standing from le , Senior Staff Writer the program has served more tions across eastern Cana- Corp. Vince Mueggen- With drop sites limited due than 17,000 youth from infant dian County for supporters to borg and firefighter Ty- to COVID-19, Santa’s Toy to age 15. leave their toy donations. But ler Sigl; and kneeling Shoppe needs help more than Organizers are preparing pandemic-prompted protocols from le , Capt. Josh ever to provide Christmas for two toy distribution days have restricted or eliminated Reason and firefighter gifts for 400-plus eastern Ca- - Saturday and Sunday, Dec. Aaron Eccard.(Photo by nadian County families, orga- 12-13. See Shortage, Page 4A Conrad Dudderar) YPS returns to remote learning No in-person classes until a er Christmas break

From Staff Reports Yukon Public Schools will not re- turn to in-person learning after the Thanksgiving break because the coun- ty is in the red category for COVID-19 cases, Superintendent Dr. Jason Sime- roth reports. There will be no in-person learning in the district through Christmas break. A statement re- leased on the dis- trict’s social media Jason Simeroth A holiday Santa rides on a festive VW Bus in the 25th annual Christmas In the Park holiday extravaganza. Yu- page Friday states the kon’s illuminated 100-acre venue is open nightly through New Year’s Eve. (Photo by Conrad Dudderar) following: “With the updated 7-day COVID-19 average released from the Oklahoma State Department of Health today, still showing widespread community transmission in the red as categorized Shining bright by the Oklahoma state Department of Education, Yukon Public Schools will continue with remote/online learning Yukon’s 100-acre yuletide in our continuous learning plan start- spectacular attracts crowds ing Monday, Nov. 30.” In a message released Nov. 25, By Conrad Dudderar Simeroth stated that a decision was Senior Staff Writer ow in its 25th year, “Christmas See Schools, Page 3A In the Park” opened to rave reviews before Thanksgiving and Nwill continue lighting up Yukon through New Year’s Eve. A large snowman riding a reindeer and a A family of ice skaters entertains visitors to Christmas In the Park, which has made Yukon a true tourist destination. See Christmas, Page 7A (Photo by Conrad Dudderar) 2020 Christmas in the Park skating rink draws fi rst-timers From Staff Reports the rink. The ice-skating rink is not as The rink at Yukon’s Chisholm Kyle Hesse and his son Graysen, 6, of crowded during the day-time Trail Park during this year’s Yukon, take to the ice at the rink in hours, said rink attendant Kristin “Christmas in The Park” season Chisholm Trail Park during the Yukon Greenley, but when the lights are Christmas in The Park season on Fri- aglow in the park, the skaters fi ll See Rink, Page 4A day, Nov. 27. (Photo by Robert Medley) 2A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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Education from Central dents - not just her him and then one when she Ryker and Liam Beck of Yu- Beck State University in Ed- own. went to see the Lord. kon; great-grandchildren, Noah, Laura Lynn (Wilson) Beck, mond. She retired from Laura was preceded in death Gracie and Marle Reyes of Elk 65, was born Aug. 13, 1955 in After graduation, teaching in 2006. by her parents, Henry Leonard City; sister Charlotte Mixon of Sulphur and passed away Nov. Laura expressed her Laura’s interests Wilson and Laura Gertrude Atoka; and numerous cousins, 23, 2020 at home surrounded by passion for serving included dogs, birds, (Doty) Wilson; brothers, Bill nieces and nephews. Laura Lynn her family. others through a long Beck plants, and ice. She Don and Henry, and two other A memorial service will be Laura fought a courageous teaching career with set the example for brothers who died in infancy; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at battle with pancreatic cancer for Oklahoma City Public her children, teaching sisters, Mary, Sandra and Thel- The Vine, 231 N Mustang Road, nearly two years. Her family of- Schools. them positive morals and val- ma; and son-in-law Andre. Mustang, OK 73064. ten referred to her as the “fight - Her reputation as a student ues. Survivors are: Husband Memorial gifts may be made ing Doty girl.” advocate ignited as she never Laura will always be loved Robert Beck of Yukon; daugh- to the Oklahoma Special Olym- Laura met her future hus- shied away from ensuring the and remembered for her viva- ters, Aubrey Patton of Mustang pics. Online condolences may band, Robert Beck, in 1977, best services for her students. cious smile and her love of her and Blankarosa Benkie of Yu- be signed at www.yandafuneral. while attending East Central Laura personally provided family and friends. Anyone kon; son Ryan Beck of Yukon; com. State University in Durant. computers in her classroom, who has been hugged, grabbed granddaughter Harmony Pat- Arrangements are under the She went on to earn a bach- taught lessons in daily living or punched by Laura knew that ton of Mustang; grandsons, direction of Yanda & Son Fu- elor’s degree in Special Edu- skills and even bought cotton her love hurt. She put an arrow Taylor Benkie of Elk City, neral Home and Cremation Ser- cation and a minor in Physical candy at the circus for all stu- in Robert’s heart when she met Chance Patton of Mustang, and vices, Yukon.

Representa- Miles tive and this Wayne Curtis Miles died led to them Last day for tree debris drop-off Nov. 25, 2020. Born April opening Jack Dec. 15 cutoff date for collection 26th, 1945 to Curtis and Wilma Rabbit Auto Miles, Wayne was the youngest Parts in El From Staff Reports Wayne Curtis of five children with older sis - Miles Reno in 1981. Yukon residents have until Tuesday, Dec. 15 ters Marcia, Marlene, Connie, Wayne and to dump their tree limbs and debris, City of Yu- and Nedra. Patti owned kon officials report. Wayne will be forever and operated the store until The southwest corner of SH 66 and Frisco missed by Patti, his wife of being purchased by O’Reilly Road after the Oct. 25 ice storm. The site has 50 years, sons, Curt and Greg, Auto Parts in 1995. Wayne re- been opened seven days a week from 8 a.m. daughters-in-law, Angie and tired in 2013 and they enjoyed to 5 p.m. There is no cost to dispose of storm- Melissa, and grandchildren, traveling in their RV all over damaged tree limbs and branches. Aubrey, Monica, Preston, and the country for the last 7 years. An entrance is on the west side of Frisco Devin. Wayne could light up a room Road. There is no access to the site from Van- Wayne was a 1963 gradu- and was a friend to all who met dament to the south. ate of Northeast High School him, a role model to many peo- Crews are continuing curbside tree debris re- and then attended Central State ple, a hero to his country, and a moval in Yukon. Tree debris in Yukon has piled up at a col- University. loving husband and father until A driver’s license and a copy of a Yukon util- lection site on Frisco Road at State Highway 66 that has been open since the October ice Wayne was drafted into the the end. ity bill is required for anyone who drops off tree storm. (Photo by Robert Medley) Army in 1967 and during his A graveside service will be debris. tour in Vietnam, he received held at 2 p.m., Friday, Decem- Meanwhile, the estimate of storm debris is the Purple Heart and two ber 4th with plenty of room for about 125,000 cubic yards, City of Yukon crews Yukon residents have been piling storm de- Bronze Stars with Valor. social distancing for those who and contractor took a break for the Thanksgiv- bris curbside for contractor and city trucks to After leaving the Army, would like to attend. ing holiday before resuming work this week. haul off. City officials now expect the neighbor- Wayne began working with his Online condolences may be Arbor Masters Tree Service, with support hood clean-up to be finished in late December. father as a Marble Mason when signed at www.yandafuneral. from Yukon Public Works personnel, has been The public is encouraged to stack their bro- he met Patti in 1969 and they com. Arrangements are under removing broken tree branches and other storm ken tree limbs and related rubbish parallel to married in 1970. the direction of Yanda & Son debris since Nov. 2 in neighborhoods across the street within 10 feet of the curb, ensuring it Wayne then entered the Au- Funeral Home and Cremation Yukon. An average of five large trucks ishave several feet away from trash carts, mailboxes, tomotive Industry as a Factory Services, Yukon. been canvassing the community daily. gas meters, and any overhead obstructions. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 3A

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Canadian County Over 7,00 cases reported Canadian County has had the from the virus. fourth most cases of counties in the Piedmont has had 495 cases, along with 28 deaths state behind Cleveland, Tulsa and three deaths and 425 people recover. Oklahoma counties. Okarche has had 123 cases, three From Staff Reports Yukon has had the 11th death, the deaths and 102 people recover. Canadian County has now had department reported Tuesday morn- In Kingfisher County, there have over 7,000 cases of COVID-19 ing. been 909 cases, six deaths and 780 since the pandemic began in March, There have been 3,634 cases in people recover. the Oklahoma State Department of Yukon and 3,053 people recover. One death has been reported in The 395th Army Band 2020 performance at Health reported. El Reno has had 1,333 cases, nine the City of Kingfisher with 364 -cas “Christmas in The Park,” Dec. 5 has been canceled There have been 7,002 cases, 30 deaths and 1,192 people recover. es and 318 people recover. due to COVID-19 concerns. (Photo provided) deaths and 5,964 people recover, Mustang has had 1,177 cases, Hennessey has had 299 cases, the health department reports. five deaths and 991 people recovertwo deaths and 264 people recover. Army band cancels due to COVID-19

From Staff Reports The Christmas in The Park performance from the Army Band has been canceled due to COVID-19, City of Yukon officials report. The 395th Army Band to perform as a part of Yu- kon’s 25th annual “Christmas in the Park” event. The 395th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Mustang, was set to take the stage on Sat- urday December 5th as a part of the City of Yukon’s 25th annual Christmas in the Park. Led by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jordan Kinsey, the band is com- prised of several smaller ensembles which enable the unit to cover a wide range of musical styles / genres. At least two of those smaller ensembles were scheduled to perform at the event, offering two- dif ferent takes on holiday music. A message from band spokesman Chip Brewster reports, “We are no lon- ger allowed to get together in person which means we will be unable to play at this year’s Christmas in the Park. I’m obviously incredibly disappointed but hopeful that come next year we can reconnect and truly turn this into an annual partnership.” Walmart reports Veterans Museum Gi personal shopper El Reno’s Gary Baumwart (right) presents his mother’s World War II photo as a donation to the Yu- positions now available kon Veterans Museum, represented by founder/curator Rick Cacini. Pvt. Evelyn Baumwart served in the Women’s Army Corps. The Yukon Veterans Museum, 1010 W Main, featured historic artifacts From Staff Reports and displays from all U.S. armed services. (Photo provided) Walmart officials have reported that more than 1,300 jobs were created this holiday season in Oklahoma for personal shopper positions. “These associates are crucial to providing services Schools like pickup and delivery that Walmart customers have come to see as essential,” according to a Walmart news From Page 1A the situation daily and data reported throughout categories, we will be in release. Officials with Walmart report that the pandem- do not believe it is fair the week. The following CLP mode the final three ic has shifted the way Walmart customers shop, and the based on the State De- for our families or staffbullet points clearly de- weeks leading up to win- changes due to the pandemic will be more evident than partment of Education to be in and out of school tail the steps that will be ter break. ever this holiday season.. Friday, Nov. 27 reporton a weekly basis. YPS taken based on the Okla- If the number on Fri- About 157,000 Walmart associates will be working that Canadian County re- teachers have expressed homa State Department day November 27th cor- in stores across the country to fill pickup and delivery mains in the red category that while in the Red -Catof Education COVID-19 relates to the ORANGE orders, whether for the big meals to put on the table or for the number of cases egory, defined by datacolor categories lead- category, on the OK SDE the big gifts to put under the tree. The risk level remained from the OK State - De ing up to our Christmas COVID-19 color cat- The company has also hired associates this year. The in the red category Friday partment of Education, break. egories, we will return to new positions are in combination with 500,000 new morning, according to they believe their safety If we are in the RED in-person instruction on associates hired since March, and another 20,000 sea- the Yukon Public Schoolsand their families’ safety category on Friday No- Monday November 30th. sonal associates for Walmart’s eCommerce fulfillment website. are being compromised. vember 27th, when the Please do your part and centers, according to the news release. Simeroth stated theWe wish to honor their OK State Department of help us slow the spread of following last week: work and respect their Health releases their up- COVID-19 and help us “We are currently concerns. dated COVID-19 Alert ensure our students can watching the number of Our current CLP (con- System numbers that willreturn to in-person in- new COVID-19 cases tinuous learning plan) be correlated with the OKstruction as soon as it is rise and remain high both two week period ends SDE COVID-19 color safe to do so.” in Canadian County and this Friday, November across the state and do 27th, 2020 so we will not expect to see a re- re-evaluate returning to duction in numbers this in-person instruction ver- week. sus continuing with our “We are monitoring CLP as we monitor the 4A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Chance of snow in Felon charged in man’s murder Canadian County near S.W. 104th and Mor- belonging to the victim Two other defendants gan Road. in Franz’s apartment, ac- Low ursday near 27 degrees already in county jail After the fire was extin- cording to Whitebird’s af- aer victim’s burned guished, a body was found fidavit. From Staff Reports inside burned beyond rec- Franz and Erickson - There is a chance for snow early Thursday in Ca- body found in car ognition. Oklahoma City who face death, life in Samuel R. nadian County, the National Weather Service reports. police investigators deter- Parsons prison or life without pa- A partly sunny day Wednesday brought a north By Conrad Dudderar mined the victim sustained role if convicted - were wind gusting up to 24 mph with sustained winds of Senior Staff Writer injuries consistent with a booked Oct. 8 into the 10 mph to 17 mph. EL RENO - A convicted felon homicide before the fire Canadian County Jail on The low temperature early Thursday will dip has been charged in connection started. first-degree murder -com below the freezing mark with a low of 27 degrees. with the murder of a man found The Oklahoma Medical plaints. There is a 30% chance for overnight snow, the shot to death in a burned vehicle in Examiner’s Office used Franz has a pending weather service reported. southeast Canadian County. dental records to identify Kristina M. felony charge in Oklaho- Skies will be mostly sunny Thursday with a high Samuel R. Parsons, 23, was Pierce, 42, as the victim. Franz ma County for possession near 39 degrees. charged Nov. 13 in Canadian with intent to distribute The low temperature early Friday will be near24 County District Court with acces- PISTOL FOUND methamphetamine. degrees. sory to first-degree murder. Oklahoma City police Erickson has a previ- Friday will be sunny with a high near 46 degrees. Assistant District Attorney officers on Oct. 7 arrested ous felony conviction in The low early Saturday will be near 27 degrees. Austin T. Murrey alleges Parsons Franz and Erickson in the Canadian County for dis- Saturday will be sunny with a high near 52 de- helped conceal evidence “which 4200 block of Athens Av- tribution of a controlled grees. would incriminate” Kristina M. enue in Oklahoma City. Johnathon R. dangerous substance, and The low temperature Sunday morning, Dec. 6, Franz in murder of Richard Pierce “Erickson stated Kris- Erickson a pending charge of pos- will be near 30 degrees and Sunday will be sunny “with the intent to aid her in es- tine Franz told him she session of stolen property with a high near 54 degrees. caping arrest and detention,” court killed the victim,” according to a and possession of meth in Okla- Rainfall amounts may be down this year compared documents show. probable cause affidavit signed by homa County. Meanwhile, Parsons to last year. El Reno had 42.70 inches of rain in 2019 Oklahoma City’s Franz, 28, and police inspector Ken Whitebird’s was booked Nov. 6 into the Cana- and has had 30.87 inches this year to date. Yukon Midwest City’s Johnathon R. Er- affidavit. dian County Jail on the accessory had 47.22 inches last year. The total for Yukon to ickson, 28, were both charged Oct. “She told Erickson she shot the to first-degree murder complaint. date this year was not available this week from the 16 with first-degree murder for subject in the head. The informa- Parsons has previous felony con- Oklahoma Mesonet website. their role in Pierce’s death. tion about the location of the gun- victions in Oklahoma and Tillman Prosecutors allege Franz shot shot was not released to the public counties for aggravated assault and Pierce in the head with a handgun, and would be information only an battery on a police officer, assault killing him, while she and Erickson individual involved in the homi- and battery on a juvenile detention Shortage were committing an armed rob- cide would know.” facility employee, assault and bat- bery. Oklahoma City police detectives tery, unauthorized use of a vehicle, From Page 1A First responders were called to a on Oct. 7 found a 25-caliber semi- second-degree burglary, and con- automatic pistol and several items cealing stolen property. many previous drop-off sites. reported car fire about 9 a.m. Oct. 4 Even the largest toy sources, the Yukon and Mus- tang fire departments, have reported lower-than-nor- mal gift giving. “They’ve had minimal contributions,” Poe said. Rink “We have lost some of our donation sites, not be- From Page 1A Ice-skating cause they’ve gone out of business, but because rink attendant people aren’t going there (due to virus concerns).” gets a bit more crowded Kristin Green- Banks are typically the second-best toy drop-off after dusk, Greenley said. ley, who is also spots, but many have closed their lobbies during the Kyle Hesse and his son a figure skater, has welcomed pandemic. Nursing homes also are closed to outside Graysen, 6, of Yukon, crowds of tried out the rink on Fri- visitors, eliminating more toy donation sites. people during day, Nov. 27 during day- Yukon’s first ‘WE NEED EVERYTHING’ light hours. Christmas in With local schools and other organizations (like “Kind of on a whim, we The Park ice Yukon’s Best Main Street) having collection drives, were driving by and my skating rink Poe hopes there will be enough toys for all the good wife had told me about this year. little girls and boys served by Santa’s Toy Shoppe. the rink. So, I thought (Photo by Rob- “The quantity will probably be less this year,” Poe we would check to see if ert Medley) noted. it was open and we were Santa’s Toy Shoppe is an all-volunteer effort that the first ones here today,” on Christmas Day. New skates the cost is $8. popular attraction dur- relies on tax-deductible donations from the public. Hesse said. “And it was Year’s Eve skating is noon Children 5 years-old and ing the “Christmas in The “We need everything,” Poe said, matter-of-factly. the first time ice-skatingto 10 p.m. and New Year’s younger skate for $8. Tho Park” season. Train rides Among specific items requested are Lego sets, for Graysen.” Day is noon to 11 p.m. with a military ID cost is are 43 at Chisholm Trail soccer balls, basketballs, and rod and reel fishing Graysen used one of For those without $10. Park every night weather the red, plastic begin- sets. skates, rental is $12 for The Santa Express permitting from 6 pm. To “Anything for boys ages 8-10,” Poe emphasized. ner push-carts available skating. Those who have Train Rides are also a 10 p.m. New, unwrapped toys – along with stocking to help him stay on his stuffers and gift cards – are always welcome. skates as he made turns In previous years, families selected for the chari- around the rink. The FINANCIAL FOCUS table Christmas program have come to a Yukon ven- warm day melted some ue to “shop” for toys. ice in places, and a fall to The process may change this time, with toys be- the ice resulted in soaked Managing your retirement ing pre-packaged for families instead. jeans. Burt Graysen didn’t “We’re not exactly certain how we’re going to mind and didn’t want to plan under a new employer give out the toys,” Poe said. leave the rink. Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable- as “We’re trying to keep everybody safe. That’s our Greenley opened up set. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of philosophy right now.” the skater shop and makes your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes For more information about supporting Santa’s sure the ice is in good ownership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or Toy Shoppe, email [email protected] or condition for skaters. 401(k) retirement plan, what should you do with it now? call Poe at (405) 740-7882. “We do temperature Basically, you have four options: checks of the ice to make Cash out your plan. You can simply cash out your plan and take Bill Martin Published with the Entrepreneurial Spirit of John F. Kroutil sure it is frozen at all times the money, but you’ll have to pay taxes on it, and possibly penal- and the hard work ethic of “Grandpa” Jack Ross. and our chiller and gener- ties as well. So, unless you really need the funds and you have no other alternative, you may want to avoid liquidating your account. Yukon ator is working right. We Roll your account into your new employer’s plan. If it’s allowed, you can roll over had out skates in the skate your old 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) plan into your new employer’s plan. Before making ROGRESS barn,” Greenley said. this move, you’ll want to look at the new plan’s investment options (which should PYukon’s Best Choice for Community News & Sports Colder days make bet- be numerous) and fees (which should be low). If you move the money directly to Successor to the Okarche Chie ain ter ice-skating days, she the new plan, you won’t be taxed at the time of the transfer, and your funds can Randy K. Anderson, Publisher/Advertising Sales ...... [email protected] said. continue to grow tax-deferred. Robert Medley, Managing Editor ...... [email protected] “If you want to come Leave your plan with your old employer. If your account balance is above a cer- Conrad Dudderar, Senior Staff Writer ...... [email protected] tain level, you may be able to leave your plan with your old employer’s plan admin- Chuck Reherman, Sports Editor ...... [email protected] out when it is not as busy istrator. You won’t be able to contribute any more money to the plan, but if you like Aubrey Patton, Production/Digital Media ...... [email protected] I would recommend com- the investment options you’ve chosen, keeping the money in your old plan might Harmony Patton, Production/Digital Media ...... [email protected] ing early,” Greenley said. be a viable choice. Jeremy Pyle, Circulation Manager ...... [email protected] Becky Pearce, Legals ...... [email protected] She said more skaters Move your account into a traditional IRA. One possible advantage to moving your Melissa Griffin, Receptionist ...... [email protected] come out to see the lights 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) into a traditional IRA is you’ll open up a world of new in- vestment options, because you can fund your IRA with virtually any type of vehicle, SUBSCRIPTIONS of the park after dark. The hours that are busi- including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit (CDs) and exchange- In Canadian and Oklahoma Counties: ...... $49 (per year) traded funds. And if you already have a traditional IRA, you can combine the new est are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Newsstand Price: ...... $1 (per copy) funds with the old ones, making it easier to track your holdings. As is the case with Greenley said. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS leaving your money in your old employer’s plan or transferring it to a new plan, The ice-skating hours you’ll continue to benefit from tax-deferred growth. Keep in mind, though, that IRAs Mailing Address: ...... P.O. Box 850449 Mondays through Fridays have costs, too, possibly including transaction costs to buy or sell new investments. Yukon, OK. 73085 Office Address ...... 508 W. Vandament Ave. are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and (One more thing to keep in mind: When you want to move a retirement plan to an Suite 310, Yukon, OK 73099 Saturday and Sunday 2 IRA, you may want to make a direct rollover, so the old plan’s administrator moves Phone Number: (405) 577-6208 Fax: (405) 265-2931 the money directly into the IRA, allowing you to avoid immediate taxes. If you were p.m to 10 p.m. to make an indirect rollover, you’d get the money yourself, but your old employer DEADLINES During winter break, would have to deduct 20% for federal taxes, and you’d have to deposit the entire For consideration for the next issue, news items and advertisments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the Wednesday publication and 5:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, the balance, including the withholding, into your IRA within 60 days.) Saturday publication. Classified AD deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday prior to the hours will be noon to Which of these choices is best for you? There’s no one “right” answer for ev- Wednesday publication and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the Saturday publication. eryone. You’ll want to consider all the options and possibly consult with your tax Yukon Progress (USPS 406-100) is published bi-weekly by 10 p.m. Sunday through Yukon Progress Publishing Company, LLC. Thursday and noon to 11 advisor and financial professional. But do all you can to protect your retirement 508 W. Vandament, Suite 310, Yukon, OK. 73099 plan – you’ve worked hard to build it, and you’ll need to rely on it to help you pay PERIODICALS postage paid at Yukon, OK 73085 p.m. Fridays through Sat- for your years as a retiree. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: urdays. Yukon Progress· P.O. 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Man faces prison in sexual assault on girl Latest criminal with lewd/inde- Huff had- fol kissed her on the cheek, about her. He has other pending charge now filed cent acts to child lowed the un- according to the police “Furthermore, Zachery charges for assault and under 16. derage female report. admitted to being sexual- battery, assault and bat- against Yukon man Prosecutors through the “Zachery admitted ly attracted to young girls tery on a police officer, formally charged neighborhood, to kissing (the minor) and admitted to watching and breaking and enter- By Conrad Dudderar Huff with the asking her for and stated he felt it was pornography of girls as ing a dwelling without Zachery Senior Staff Writer felony for an Paul Huff her name and ‘OKAY’ because men are young as 13 years old,”permission after previous A Yukon man faces incident investi- trying to hand supposed to kiss wom- according to the court af- Yukon arrests. three to 20 years in state gated by the Yu- her a booklet,en,” according to officerfidavit. The defendant, who is prison after being charged kon Police Department. according to a probable Beasley’s affidavit. Huff in April sexually being held at the Canadi- with trying to sexually Officer Zack Beasley cause affidavit. After being arrested assaulted another female an County Jail, appeared assault an underage girl responded at about 4:15 The girl refused to take and taken to the Yukon who lives on the same Nov. 24 at his initial court in his neighborhood. p.m. Nov. 15 to the 700 the booklet, and then the police station, Huff- al street, Yukon police - re arraignment on the lewd Yukon’s Zachery Paul block of Okie Ridge on man hugged her and tried legedly admitted he was cords show. acts charge. Huff, 25, was charged the possible sexual as- to kiss her on the mouth. sexually attracted to the A felony charge of sex- A preliminary hear- Nov. 23 in Canadian sault of a 15-year-oldBut she was able to turn girl and admitted to mas- ual battery was filed May ing conference is set Jan. County District Court girl. her head and he instead turbating while thinking 1 against Huff in Canadi - 13, 2021 before Special an County District Court Judge Khristan K. Strub- Yukon Police Blotter in that case. har.

Yukon Police Depart- Piedmont’s Russ L. Sut- beiro, 32, local warrant. Yukon’s Mandeep ment jail bookings for No- ton, 44, operating motor Yukon’s David Jacob Singh Lally, 30, driving vember: vehicle with defective/im- Mikhailin, 44, possession left of center, failure to proper equipment, operat- of marijuana/synthetic stop for red signal light, NOV. 1 ing motor vehicle without substances, possession reckless of driving, speeding, Mustang’s Linda Vir- required interlock device drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled ginia Seignious, 42, public and trafficking in illegalpossession of controlled dangerous substance, pos- intoxication. drugs. dangerous substance. session of drug parapher- NOV. 10 Yukon’s Anthony NOV. 19 nalia, unauthorized use of Yukon’s Brandan Allen Kinkade Marshall, - Duncan’s35, loKevin Ed- vehicle, and eluding police Taylor, 35, local warrant. cal warrant, possessionward Grizzard,of 25, - obofficer while endangering NOV. 11 drug paraphernalia and struction of police officerothers. Oklahoma City’s Patri- possession of marijuana/ and public intoxication. NOV. 28 cia Ruth Eaton, 27, larceny synthetic substances. NOV. 24 Oklahoma City’s Ga- of lost property, possession NOV. 17 Blanchard’s Zane Alan briel Ray Smith, 38, local of drug paraphernalia and Yukon’s Wesley Dean Dunn, 31, operating motor warrant. possession of controlled Brown, 29, local warrant. vehicle under the influence dangerous substance. NOV. 18 of intoxicants. NOV. 16 Yukon’s Cory J. Ri- NOV. 25 Cindy Lankford speaks at Trinity Baptist Church By Carol Mowdy Bond Cindy Lankford Contributing Writer speaks at the The Trinity Women’s Taste of the Holi- Ministry hosted its annual days event host- Taste of the Holidays event ed by the Trinity Women’s Ministry at Trinity Baptist Church, at Trinity Baptist 620 N. Cemetery Road in Church, 620 N. Yukon, on Saturday, No- Cemetery Road vember 14. The keynote in Yukon, on Sat- speaker was Cindy Lank- urday, November ford, wife of U.S. Senator 14. (Photo by Carol James Lankford. Mowdy Bond) Women enjoyed a holi- day meal together, after which Lankford spoke. wants to be there with us.” cluding Bible studies. Each The heart of Lankford’s Lankford is a speech and spring and fall, the group presentation was about language pathologist, and hosts “Flourish,” a worship she has her own practice in night for women. Every finding gratitude in Christ. Oklahoma. two years the group hosts Lankford said, “Gratitude is a discipline and a choice The Trinity Women’s a retreat at a different loca- that helps us recognize and Ministry has hosted theirtion. appreciate God’s hand in Taste of the Holidays event To connect with the for over 20 years. It’s their - our lives each day, in good Trinity Women’s Min - times and rough times, annual kick off for the holi istry, go online to www. day season. The ministry trinityyukon.com/women/ even in the midst of crisis.” hosts numerous events or on Facebook at Trinity She encouraged those in attendance to focus on throughout the year,- Women’s in Ministry. the Father, and said, “He is good. When we focus on Him, we’re able to have joy and peace, even sitting in the middle of what I call the yucky.” Lankford shared a seri- ously troubling and ongo- ing situation in her life, and how God used it for good, even though the situation is adding a lot to her plate and complicating her life. She quoted several Bible verses including I Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” “God desires to be in the middle of the storm with us,” Lankford said. “He 6A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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a dedicated mother who Chamber of Commerce law, and grandchildren and will Visitation was Tuesday, Dec.1 Lawson attended all the kids’ in the 1960’s. Bette was be missed by all. at Ingram, Smith & Turner Mor- Bette Jo Lawson passed away activities. She was a awarded a Fifty-Eighth Bette Jo Lawson is preceded tuary. Bette’s life will be remem- on November 27, 2020, at the member of the Moth- Year Certificate and in death by her husband, For- bered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, De- age of 93. Bette was born to par- er’s Club, volunteered a Fifty Year Pin from est Lawson. She is survived by cember 2nd in the Ingram Smith ents Joe S. Loury and Leta Na- as a Den Mom for the The Grand Chapter of sons David, Jay and wife Tonya, & Turner chapel. Internment will Bette Jo bors Loury on June 29, 1927, in Cub Scouts, and always Lawson Oklahoma Order of Clifford and wife Corky, Marty follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Ardmore. Bette graduated from enjoyed teaching crafts the Eastern Star. Once and wife Tiffany, and Gina and Garden Cemetery. Central High School in Okla- and ceramics, as well as Bette and Forest raised spouse Lori; grandchildren Jill Services are under the direc- homa City. gardening. Bette was extremely their family, they enjoyed square and husband Tom, Jamie and tion of Ingram, Smith, & Turner As Bette grew up, she proud of the many ribbons and dancing clubs and traveling ex- husband Earl, Kelsey and hus- Mortuary in Yukon. dreamed of being a mom and a awards she won at the State Fair tensively in their motor home. band Jordan, Maddie, Forest, Masks and social distancing nurse. She met her spouse, For- with her ceramic entries. Bette was an “Avon Lady,” and Ashley and husband Jarod, and will be required. est Lawson, and they were mar- Bette was very much involved received the Avon Diamond Pin Sarah and husband Josh; great Memorials can be made to ried on November 22, 1946. with the Yukon community. She Award in 1968. grandchildren Jayden, Lilly, Physician’s Choice Hospice. Bette became a mother of 4 boys was a member of the USO, Ki- Bette, also, was a member of Keaton, Cooper, Micah, Seren- The family would like to and 1 girl. Together, she and For- wanis Wives Club, Daughters of the First Christian Church in Yu- ity, Angeline, Gemma, Avry, thank the staff at Victorian- Es est raised their 5 children whom the Nile, and Head of Commu- kon for close to 60 years. Bette Emma, Jaxon, and Kason; and tates for their kindness and lov- they loved very much. Bette was nity Achievement for the Yukon loved her children, daughters-in- her sweet little dog, Scamp. ing care for Bette. Christmas From Page 1A A MAGICAL WONDERLAND “real” outdoor ice-skating A breath-taking magi- rink are featured new at- cal wonderland of visual tractions in Yukon’s holi- entertainment, Christmas day lights spectacular at In the Park attracts many the interconnecting Ch- tens of thousands of peo- isholm Trail Park, Yukon ple to Yukon each year. City Park and Freedom It has helped make this Trail Park. community a true tourist Drive-thru and walking destination. tours are available nightly Other highlights of Yu- through New Year’s Eve kon’s epic light tour are: across the 100-acre venue. A 30-foot color-chang- Christmas In the Park ing tree, animations and has become Oklahoma’s dancing lights synched to premier yuletide extrava- Christmas tunes, a glow- ganza, boasting 5 million ing Christmas tree is- twinkling lights and some land, the large polar bear 450 unique displays. Czechers, and even a jug- “When you enter that gling dragon. The Santa Express Train is giving people rides at Chisholm Trail Park each night 6 p.m. to 10 .m. for $3 a per- park, there is such a sense Several festive “selfie son during “Christmas in The Park,” in Yukon, weather permitting. (Photo by Robert Medley) of awe and peace,” Yukon stations” are scattered Mayor Shelli Selby said. throughout the city park “I hope that Christmas In complex to provide an tors on an enhancing ride yuletide fun, Christmas In kon’s history and our fu- the lights.” the Park this year brings ideal holiday photo back- among the illuminated the Park offers the masses ture,” Yukon Vice Mayor While admission is our community back to- drop. landscape. six full weeks of holiday Jeff Wootton said. free, donations are accept- gether and gives us a sense For a small fee, the Now Oklahoma’s larg- merriment. “I love seeing all the ed at the exits to Chisholm of hope that normalcy will ever-popular Santa Ex- est drive-thru light display “Christmas In the Park families coming out and Trail Park and Yukon City return.” press Train will carry visi- featuring nearly 3 miles of is very much part of Yu- spending time looking at Park. 8A www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020

SPORTSPROGRESS Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1B Wrestlers open season with PHS

By Chuck Reherman and until the last two meetings, “This has developed into a “The practice time we have cats did compete in the Tuttle Sports Editor YHS has dominated the dual. good rivalry between the teams had in now way will really have Open so the team will come in In what has become a bud- Piedmont won last year’s dual and we look to go up there and us ready,” Schneider said. “That with some competition under ding rivalry on the mat, Yukon 44-26 and also won the last establish ourselves again on time out really didn’t help us, their belt. will take a short trek to the north time the teams faced each other top,” Miller head coach Joe but we have gotten in six prac- “We have our match made out to face Piedmont in the season in Piedmont, 49-36. Schneider said. “We have lost tices is good and it is better than for us,” Schneider said. “I don’t opening dual for both teams. The Millers head into the dual the last two against them after none. We are making it work, like that we have lost to them The match us set for 7 p.m. having had only six practices we dominated some of the other have told the guys it is trying the past two years. I remember Thursday at the Piedmont High since having to take a near two- duals. I don’t know what this time and we will have to make when I first got here we were School gym (on Edmond Road). week break during the latest one will be like, but we are hop- it work. blanking Piedmont and I want The teams have faced each COVID-19 spike that put Cana- ing we can go up there and get Piedmont has also not had other in the past seven season dian County in the red. a win. many workouts, but the Wild- See Wrestlers, Page 2B Lady Pats show progress a er CCHS workout By Chuck Reherman “I thought we played Sports Editor really hard, our first group With just under two did a really good job weeks before the season of getting out there and opener, Southwest Cove- competing,” SWCS head nant did get to have a test coach Terry Fellenstein against an opponent. said. “We scored a little And, the Lady Patriots bit, not a lot, but I was passed that test. quite pleased with the Southwest Covenant scrimmage. We played an scrimmaged Community equivalent of four quar- Christian School of Nor- ters and when you add the man in a short, but lively scores up, we came out scrimmage at the SWCS one point up. gym. “Community usually For the Lady Patriots, has a good team. Their who, it was a defensive leading scorer from last workout as the defense year elected not to play stood out. The offense,this year, but we did which lost the majority of graduate our top scorers. its scoring from last year’s Overall, I was pleased team, did finish with one with the scrimmage, the Shane Scott tries to escape aer a takedown by Blake Rice during a Monday workout. Yukon will more point overall that open the season Thursday with a road dual at Piedmont. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) Community Christian did. See SWCS, Page 6B Millerettes open season with Lawton Saturday

By Chuck Reherman postponed. The Mustang scrounge up some film on Sports Editor game has been reschuled them from scrimmages if After a “21-day break” for Jan. 26. there is any. Yukon’s Millerette bas- Yukon will face a Law- “The good thing is they ketball team will finallyton team that will be won’t know much about get to open the season. somewhat of a mystery. us either,” he said. “I ex- YHS will travel south Because of the COV- pect it will be a good test. to Lawton to take on the ID-19 spike, most teams We kept the same time af- Lady Wolverines in a have not been able to ter the JV game was can- 4:45 p.m. contest at Law- scrimmage through the celed and the plan is we ton High School. It is the month of November. YHS go down and play assum- only game on the slate as missed three weeks of ing we get to Saturday and the junior varsity game practice due to the Coro- we are able to. Everything was canceled and no boys navirus, but have been is in flux right now.” game was scheduled. able to come back and put Despite the three week The Millerettes had in five workouts last week layoff (players did -work originally set a Nov. 20 and will have five more out on their own and Wy- season opener with Okla- under their belt before ckoff said the team held homa City Northwest facing the Lady Wolver- zoom workouts as well), Classen and were suppose ines on Saturday. the Millerettes have come to have opened the Cen- “We know Lawton had back ready to play and ha- tral Oklahoma Athletic a rough year last year, but ven’t missed too much of Conference slate on Tues- they do have a new head a beat. day with Mustang. Both coach, so we don’t know a Wyckoff said the true of those games, along lot about them,” Millerette test of that will come Sat- Gabby Tilley (le) and Ruby Barker doubleteam Oklahoma Storm’s Chloe with Edmond Deer Creek head coach Roy Wyckoff Islas during a recent scrimmage. The Millerettes open the season Satur- on Friday have been said. “I’m going to try and See Millerettes, Page 3B day at Lawton. (Photo by Chuck Reherman) 2B www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Wrestlers

From Page 1B ing and that should help. We will make it work and to get back to that way. do the best we can.” “We have a lineup that The Millers will put is a little rampant right some experience on the now, we will make it mat with three wrestlers work,” Schneider said. back with state tourna- “Piedmont will be a tough ment experience plus four challenge for us. They others with varsity experi- have a good coaching ence. staff and their kids areYHS returns two-time wrestling hard. We just state qualifi er Connor need to go wrestle and I Columbus at 195, state hope our kids are ready qualifi er Lane Parks at for it. I know I am. heavyweight and Jonah “We have been hav- Hanscom, who qualifi ed ing some good workouts. at 126 last year. It’s a matter of getting Bryce Goucher also the right guys at the right returns as does Jacob weight. It has been a chal- Mirkes, Shane Scott, lenge, especially coming Hunter Smith and Jackson off of Thanksgiving, we Bodine. had some that are battling “We have some good with their weights. But, young kids that are in we will have fi ve work-the room that are going outs in since Thanksgiv- to help us,” he said. “We

Jackson Bodine shoots in for a takedown on Hayden Cromwell during a workout on Monday. The Millers open the season with a dual at Piedmont Thursday. (Photo by Chuck Reherman)

have a lot of kids battling right now.” ing the match and those fore Christmas and if we in the room for time on Thursday night’s refusing to wear a mask (Canadian County) can the mat, so our lineup can dual will have a limited will be asked to leave the get into orange by Fri- change at anytime And, amount of fans that will facility. day, we will get to go to that competition is going be allowed in and tick- Each team will be pro- the Perry Tournament,” to make us a better team. ets must be purchased on vided with two locker Schneider said. “But, I “We lost fi ve or six se- line. Go to the Yukon ath- rooms and bleachers, don’t know if that is going niors at the end of last letics home page and the benches, mats, point of to happen. If it doesn’t we year to so many diff erentline will be there to pur- entry will be sanitized will try to have a couple things,” he said. “And, chase tickets which will regularly. more duals on that Satur- now we have this (CO-be $5 for adults and $3 The Millers’ schedule day. VID) on top of it, but, we for students. The gym will has been updated with “We are just trying to like adversity and if we open one hour before the only four duals in the fi gure out how to get in can overcome adversity, dual starts. month of December. YHS the most matches we can we can battle through it. All spectators will have was scheduled to compete get. I don’t know what the “We have had some ups their temperature taken in the Putnam City Tour- future holds for us, but and downs with certain at the door and face cov- nament this weekend, but I know we got to prac- guys, but it is the begin- erings will be required. the tournament has been tice today and we get to ning of the year and I told Piedmont High School put on hold for now. work out. We are taking them we are just happy to offi cials also noted that“As far as right now, we one task at a time and one have some wrestling time masks must be worn dur- have four dual meets be- week at a time.”

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From Page 1B been going good. “We have tried to get in as many urday when the Millerettes take the practices as we can before we court for the first time against an played a game. We will get that and opponent. sprinkling in some new things and “Practices have been going pretty primarily trying to get us back to good to be honest,” Wyckoff said. where we were before we had that “We had that 21 day break which ling layoff. wasn’t ideal, but we came back “Conditioning may be more of an healthy and last week had some issue than it has been because of the pretty good practices and continued time off, the quaratines and all that. that through today. We can only practice for a certain “We had the one scrimmage and amount of time and so how much we were missing two girls who are conditioning we can get in has been going to play a lot for us,” he said. the thing. We will just have to sub a “That was really the only good look little more and everyone will have we have had against someone else. to be ready to go.” I really don’t know what we are go- With the three week layoff, most ing to look like when we step on the teams would basically have to start court, but we know practices have over with what they had to work on. But, Wyckoff was pleased how much his team retained and were able to pick up where they left off. “We didn’t have to start over, it is more of getting ourselves back to where we left off,” he said. “They knew what we were trying to do, theAvery Sims scrambles for a loose terminology and they worked outball during a scrimmage against on their own. the Oklahoma Storm. (Photo by “We have eight girls that depend- Chuck Reherman) ing on the night and who we are playing can step in and be a starter Wyckoff will have to develop for us,” he added. “I have an idea an inside game as the team lost all of who will start, but it will come their “bigs” from last year. But, the down to a match-up situation, a team has some new faces and some health situation, but I think we have young players that Wyckoff has the numbers to have eight or nine said shown a lot of promise during that could start.” workouts and is ready to see that The Millerettes do have starting they can do against an opponent. experience back, Senior Sydney “We have some players that have Brown returns as the leading scor- played a lot for us since they were ing for the team, having started 20 freshmen and we will lean on them games last season and has been a a lot early on,” Wyckoff said. “We varsity player since her freshman have some younger players, some year and starter since a sophomore. freshmen, sophomores and juniors Meya Case returns to the line- that will give us some good min- up after missing half of last seasonutes. with an ankle injury and will play a “We have a tough schedule head key role again this season. of us and we are excited about the Nariyah Parks was a part-time challenge,” he said. “Hopefully we Audrey Boyd puts up a shot over starter last year that logged severalcan get that game in Saturday and an Oklahoma Storm player dur- minutes on the court. Ruby Barkergo from there. Hopefully that game gets us in the right direction as we ing a recent scrimmage. (Photo and Audrey Boyd also have varsity experience. head into conference play.” by Chuck Reherman)

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SWCS From Page 1B defense was really good, we have a lot of work to do on offense, but we played man-to-man most of the time of defense and did really well.” The defense was the highlight of the scrim- mage. The Lady Patriots did not allow Community to score in double digits in any scrimmage and only 25 points in the four quar- ters. The offense, though, did have its struggles and finished with 26 points on the day. YHS cross country runners Kailan Parks (le­) “Our defense was the and Emily Schneider finished 1-2 in the Chill highlight of the day,” Fel- Your Cheeks womens division. (Submitted Photo) lenstein said. “We did a good job of defense mov- ing over when someone got beat and got some seals off that. “We have to develop a couple more scorers and I feel if we do that, we can Alex Davis battles with a pair of Union City players during a game last win some games. year. Davis is expected to play a key role for the Lady Patriots this season. “Abby (Schroeder) (Photo by Chuck Reherman) played well for us, Emma (Riggs) played well and I ball as well right now, butfor the Lady Patriots, who uled as a three-day - tour thought Alex (Davis) had we feel it will come.” will open the season next nament, it will not be a a good scrimmage as well. It will be the only scrim- week with the Minco Fes- festival after some teams We are not shooting the mage of the pre-season tival. Originally sched- dropped out.

YHS head wrestling coach Joe Schneider fin- ished first in his age division in time of 21:52, while his daughter Emily took second in overall in a time of 21:49. (Submitted Photo) Middle school Winter sports still on hold By Chuck Reherman grade tournament on Jan. Sports Editor 14-16. Waiting for the “all The first four games clear.” (and possibly five) of the That’s what Yukon’sseason, since they are all middle school sports are conference games, have facing right now. a possibility of being- re The middle school bas- scheduled of both teams ketball and wrestling pro- can find a mutual date. grams have been on hold The middle school for the last two and a half wrestling team was- sup weeks and it may not be pose to open its season until after the Christmas with the Shawnee Duals break before the teams on Friday and Saturday, will actually be able to but had to cancel out of play. that. YMS, as long as Cana- The Millers do have a dian County is listed in dual set with Mustang on the Red on the Covid-19 Tuesday in Mustang and list cannot practice or the team won’t know un- compete in games. The til Friday if that will hap- next pen or not. The county Monday would have numbers are released on been the second game ofFriday and if Canadian the season for the basket- County is out of the Red, ball teams, who would the Millers will get to have traveled to Choctaw wrestle in the dual. and their game with Mus- “It’s a matter of playing tang South Middle School the waiting game,” middle on Thursday has also been school head coach Bry- canceled. an Jarvis said. “We will With no practice time know on Friday whether since mid-November, or not we can wrestle.” middle school boys coach If the Millers wrestle on does not anticipate the Tuesday, it will be the first team to play its game on of three duals the team has Dec. 7 with Heartland and a chance to wrestle. YMS even their Dec. 14 game would wrestle Putnam with Summit. That is the City North (both Red and final game before the White) starting at 6 p.m. holiday break and he an- at YHS on Dec. 15. The ticipates stepping on the Millers have a Dec. 17 court for the first time ondate with Edmond North Jan. 4 with a home game(both Red and White) against Stillwater. starting at 6 p.m. The JV The seventh grade tour- will wrestle at 4:30 p.m. nament set for Dec. 10-12 The Millers will wrap has been canceled and the up the first half of the- sea school also canceled the son on Dec. 18 with the annual Jack Lackey Me- Deer Creek JV Tourna- morial Invitational eighth ment starting at 10 a.m. Page 7A Wednesday, December 2, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 7B

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CPROGRESSOUNTY Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1C ‘Dine in Day’ observed ursday Canadian County families And to celebrate, Canadian County Donna Jung, Canadian FCS extension educator Donna Jung is County’s Family and urged to eat healthy together asking residents to participate in “Dine Consumer Sciences (FCS) in Day.” extension educator, reads By Conrad Dudderar This national celebration is designed a proclamation declaring Thursday, Dec. 3 as “Fam- Senior Staff Writer to educate families about the impor- ily and Consumer Sciences EL RENO - This Thursday has been tance of “dining in” together. Day” in Canadian County. designated as a day for Canadian Coun- Jung emphasized the importance of The proclamation was ty families to eat healthy together. family time – when family members approved during the Nov. Canadian County Commissioners can share with each other about their 30th Canadian County have proclaimed Dec. 3 as “Family and Commissioners’ meeting. Consumer Sciences (FCS) Day.” See Dine, Page 5C (Photo by Conrad Dudderar) Special election set to fi ll current Senate 22 vacancy Candidates will fi le Dec. 7-9 to succeed Stephanie Bice

By Conrad Dudderar Senior Staff Writer A special election is set to fi ll the District 22 seat in the Oklahoma State Senate. Gov. Kevin Stitt on Nov. 23 signed an execu- tive proclamation to order the special election to fi ll the vacancy. The seat will be open after Stephanie Bice, R- Oklahoma City, was elected in the Nov. 3rd general election to the U.S. House of Representa- tives. Getting ready for the Piedmont Turkey Trot are from leΠto right on top row, Chad, Asher, and Sarah The candidate fi ling period Endres, holding Griff in, Kelsey Burns, Keri and Cliff Layton, in the turkey suits, and Tara Jones with her daughter Marlee Jones. Children in the front row from leΠto right are Bryleigh Heim, Keegan Burns, Mil- for the Senate District 22 spe- lie and Finn Layton. (Photo by Robert Medley) cial election will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 7-9. Stephanie Bice Candidates for state senator fi le declarations of candidacy with the Secretary of the State Election Board (Room G28) at the State Capitol Building, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd. in Turkey Day Takeoff Oklahoma City. A primary election is set Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, and a special general election would be Virtual 5K, fun run in Canadian County raises See Election, Page 2C money for roster families From Staff Reports he runners gathered in either small groups, with a partner or on their own with no specifi c course for the Tvirtual Piedmont Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day this year. There were 215 people who signed up to Sarah Endres, holding Griff in, runs in the Piedmont Tur- key Trot as Chad Endres and Cliff Layton follow.(Photo by See Trot, Page 5C Robert Medley)

A pair of stroll- ing alpacas Historic downtown district – transformed into reindeers – will be spe- hosts ‘Christmas on Main’ cial attractions during “Christ- Yuletide festival Main Street unveils “Christ- mas on Main” Holiday Tradition mas on Main” from 5 p.m. to 8 set Thursday, Dec. 10 in Dec. 10 features WHAT: ‘Christmas on Main’ 2020 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 in the downtown Santa, vintage WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 10 - 5 400 block of W. Main. p.m. to 8 p.m. Yukon. Photos sleigh, carriage rides WHERE: 400 Block of W Main “We believe that families with Santa WHY: Celebrate the holidays with - especially those with young Claus and the By Conrad Dudderar family and friends children - have such a desire Express Clydes- Senior Staff Writer to get out and celebrate Christ- dales’ vintage A global pandemic not- Jolly revelers will get a mas together,” Yukon Main sleigh will be among other withstanding, an epic yuletide glimpse of Santa Claus, take Street Director Vicki Davis attractions at celebration returns soon to a horse-drawn carriage ride said. “All events that we do the holiday Yukon’s historic downtown and visit decorated downtown event. (Photo district. shops when Yukon’s Best See Festival, Page 5C provided) 2C www.YUKONPROGRESS.com Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Election Gettin’ their game on From Page 1C Tuesday, April 6. If a primary is not fisher prove coordination, help their necessary, the special general election Savannah Station Age 18-21 breathing, improve coping would move to Feb. 9. triumphs at Lindsey - Bronze - Putnam skills, build self-confidence, “The Secretary of the State Election 2020 Equestrian City and improve social skills.” Board and the secretaries of the appro- Special Olympics Oklaho- The program’s lesson are priate county election boards are hereby Special Olympics ma is held annually in April. weekly and address a number directed to take all actions necessary to But the Equestrian Special of special challenges including conduct this election,” Gov. Stitt wrote By Carol Mowdy Bond Olympics aspect normally autism, brain injuries, cardio- in his executive proclamation. Contributing Writer takes place in November, in vascular disabilities, cerebral The winner in the Senate District 22 Ten students in the Working person at Oklahoma State Uni- palsy, deafness, Down Syn- special election will serve the final two Trails Walk Supported Class at versity in Stillwater. But due drome, emotional and learning years of an unexpired term. Full Senate Savannah Station Therapeutic to COVID-19, the equestrian Hunter, of Kingfisher, is disabilities, mental deficien- terms are four years. Riding Program, 9304 N. U.S. competitions took place in Oc- a student in the Working cies, multiple Sclerosis, Mus- Trails Walk Supported Class Highway 81 in El Reno, won tober. at Savannah Station Thera- cular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida TIME TO SIGN UP medals at this year’s Eques- And instead of an in-person peutic Riding Program, and spinal cord injuries, visual When filing for the Senate vacancy, trian Special Olympics, which event, judges viewed videos of 9304 N. U.S. Highway 81 in impairment and other highly candidates must list their ballot name, is part of Special Olympics each student riding. El Reno, and is showing off involved disabilities. legal name, title and district of office Oklahoma. “There are probably about the silver medal won at this Therapeutic riding is a prov- sought, residence address, mailing ad- Andi Holland, executive ten different equestrian - com year’s Equestrian Special en form of valuable therapy. dress, and political party. director of Savannah Station, petition categories, and they Olympics. (Photo provided) “The healing relationship Filing fee is $750 or a petition signed said, “We are so excited to include more difficult events between the horse and the rider by 1,381 registered voters in Senate congratulate our amazing Spe- like independent barrel rac- horse to create muscle and is undeniable,” Holland said. District 22. cial Olympics Equestrian med- ing,” Holland said. “All of the sensory stimulation that brings Savannah Station has a nine District 22 is comprised of northern al winners! We had one gold judges are appointed by Spe- about physical, emotional, and member board, an executive Oklahoma County and eastern Cana- medal winner, four silvers, and cial Olympics Oklahoma.” cognitive rehabilitation. It has director and barn manager, and dian County, including parts of Yukon, five bronzes. There were 22 Holland said, “Our pro- to do with the rhythmic, re- PATH certified instructors. Piedmont, Edmond, and Deer Creek. entered in this category rep- grams focus on cognitive, petitive gait of the horse. The The program is a member The district represents these zip resenting six therapeutic rid- social, and emotional confi- movement of the horse gives center of PATH International, codes: 73003, 73012, 73013, 73025, ing centers in Oklahoma. Our dence. We are the only thera- the experience of normal pel- the Professional Association 73078, 73099, 73127 in Canadian students were required to be peutic riding program that vic movement in the rider. of Therapeutic Horsemanship, County; and 73142 and 73762 in Okla- dressed in western attire, and serves special abilities youth Riding the horse brings a sense which is the primary govern- homa County. to have western tack. The tack and adults and their families of freedom that many riders ing association for equine as- Several Yukon residents are report- includes all the equipment and west of Oklahoma City all the are not able to experience any sisted therapy programs. edly considering filing as candidates accessories, such as the saddle, way to the state border. We are other way. The program is a nonprofit for the special election, including for- stirrups, reins, and so forth.” a non-profit group, so all our “Horses are different than corporation that relies on dona- mer State Rep. John Paul Jordan, bail Savannah Station winners services are free of charge for other animals from a physical tions, fundraising, and grants bondsman Christi McRee and veteran are: our clients.” perspective,” Holland said. to keep the program properly journalist Tim Farley. Age 9-11 Since 2013, Savannah Sta- “They can carry us. It’s so funded and operational. Dona- Sen. Bice, who has served as the Dis- Bentley - Silver - El Reno , tion has rented an outstanding helpful to those with physical tions are tax deductible. trict 22 state senator since 2014, defeat- Kaleb - Bronze - El Reno horse facility with barns and abilities. For persons who are To get information about the ed Democrat incumbent Kendra Horn Age 12-14 riding areas, surrounded by in wheelchairs or use other mo- program, or to inquire about to earn the next two-year term as Okla- Allison - Gold - Edmond prairie pasture lands, owned by bility devices, riding on a horse ways you can support the pro- homa’s 5th District congresswoman. , Isabella - Silver - El Reno , Redlands Community College. is the only time they feel that gram, or to learn about volun- Bice, 46, is the first Iranian American Caitlyn - Bronze - El Reno The program provides sensation of walking. The rid- teer opportunities, call (405) elected to the U.S. Congress. Age 15-16 hope and healing with horses, ers have to use balance to stay 422-6239, or email info@sa- Bice filed an “irrevocable letter of Savannah - Silver - Edmond enabling riders with special on the horse. We play games vannahstation.org, or visit sa- resignation” with the Oklahoma Sec- , Hannah - Bronze - El Reno needs to overcome physical on the horses. Riders don’t vannahstation.org on the web, retary of State. Her resignation from Age 16-18 and mental limitations. even realize they’re working. or visit the program’s Face- the Oklahoma State Senate is effective Brendan - Bronze - Putnam Equine-assisted therapy They are able to increase flex- book page Savannah Station Dec. 31, 2020 as she prepares to begin City , Hunter - Silver - King- uses the movement of the ibility, develop balance, im- Therapeutic Riding Program. her service in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 www.YUKONPROGRESS.com 3C

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Dine From Page 1C daily lives while eating a nutritious meal. “We’re encouraging everybody – especially with COVID – to eat healthy together – whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner,” Jung said. If one’s family isn’t local or it is not good for them to get together in person, Jung encouraged Children running in the Piedmont Turkey Trot from le to right are, Bryleigh Heim, Millie Layton, Marlee them to plan a time for everyone to get together Jones, Asher Endres, and Keegan Burns. (Photo by Robert Medley) for a meal via Facetime, Zoom or another plat- form. Canadian County families are being encouraged Trot to use Thursday’s Dine in Day to reconnect as a family or enjoy an extended family event. From Page 1C ty, but people could submit Layton, 4, stretched to ganizer Justin Davis said. Many people haven’t seen some of their ex- photos or videos of their ef- warm up. Last year, the inaugural tended family for a while due to the COVID-19 run this year despite the forts. The group of adults, event drew 125 runners. pandemic. pandemic, more than the Two neighboring fami- Rosie, and children started People could pick their So, this Thursday is a perfect time to bring ev- number of people who ran lies and children gathered the trot at 8:05 a.m. after own course for the virtual eryone together – even if it is virtual, Jung noted. last year, organizers said. with organizer Cliff and posing for photographs, 5K this year and the one “Family and consumer sciences’ professionals The second annual Pied- Keri Layton, who wore and they followed a course mile fun run. Runners who promote families eating and preparing meals to- mont Turkey Trot raised turkey costumes, for the through the neighborhood, signed up could get a T- gether as a way to build strong families and im- money for area foster fami- morning run in their Pied- staying on sidewalks as the shirt and a medal. prove nutrition,” she said. lies. mont housing addition children finished the course Bright Sky Ministry pro- The profession of family and consumer scienc- Due to the recent state Thursday. about a half mile ahead vides supplies for families es began as home economics in 1889. surge in COVID-19 cases, Sunny skies and light of most adults, except for with foster children state- the Piedmont 5K race and winds greeted them at the Keri Layton, who kept up wide, Layton said. Cribs, IT BEGAN IN 1889 one-mile fun run was at 8 starting line at the edge of a quickened pace to make diapers, car seats and other Jung, at the Nov. 30th Canadian County Com- a.m. on Thanksgiving Day the Layton’s driveway. sure all the kids made it supplies are provided to missioners’ meeting, read aloud a lengthy procla- virtually, said organizer With family dog Rosie, back to where they started. families who have taken in mation for FCS Day. and Piedmont resident, Dr. Keri Layton, Millie Lay- There 215 runners who foster children. “Family and consumer sciences has a long Cliff Layton. There was not ton, 6, Bryleigh Heim, 7, signed up for this year’s For more information and colorful history of utilizing its unique con- a large group running close Keegan Burns, 7, virtual Turkey Trot was an visit brightskyministry. tent areas of food and nutrition, human and child together this year for safe- Kelsey Burns and Finn increase from last year, or- com. development, personal and family finances, fam- ily relations, housing and interior design, textiles and apparel, and consumer issues to equip and empower individuals and families to manage the Festival challenges of living and working in a diverse local From Page 1C But ... that’s not all. Not WAIT, THERE’S ies for hungry shoppers. society,” Jung said. by a longshot. EVEN MORE As if that’s not enough, FCS Day recognizes American Association of are outdoor, in the open Other highlights of Yu- Yukon’s Best Main a Christmas tree lot will Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) founder air. And we do this to at- kon’s festive Main Street Street will offer anotherbe staged across the street. Ellen Swallow Richards, whose birthday is Dec. tract people to our down- event will be individual- yuletide attraction just The Express Clydesdales 3. town area.” ly-packaged “take-and- five days earlier. will be special guests. She was the first female graduate and faculty The Dec. 10th Christ- make” crafts for the kid- Capitalizing on Yu- Anyone who is COV- member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technol- mas on Main gala prom- dos, snack food trucks kon’s rich Czech heritage, ID-19-concerned can rest ogy (MIT). ises some can’t-miss fes- selling kettle corn and a “Czech Christmas Mar- assured organizers of this The FCS Day proclamation indicates that con- tivities. funnel cakes, holiday ket” will be staged from 2 year’s downtown Yukon ditions impacting families today are at an all-time “There will be lots for music, and a Santa’s Toy p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, yuletide events are fol- high when it comes to obesity, spousal and child people to see and do,” Da- Shoppe donation station. Dec. 10 at the 10 West lowing all proper health abuse, and the inability to manage financial affairs. vis said, by way of sum- Downtown merchants Main parking lot. protocols. And this points to the “heightened role” of fam- marization. encouraged to decorate “It will be in the style “We have been diligent ily and consumer sciences, Jung noted. Highlights include both their storefronts and light of the European, old- to plan our events in a Canadian County residents can pledge their a horse-drawn carriage up their buildings for the world market,” Davis ex- manner that not only will support for Dine in Day at www.aafcs.org/FCS- and wagon to carry peo- big event. Many partici- plained. make families feel com- day. ple around the downtown pating stores will offer Some 40 vendors will fortable, but will indeed venue. drawings and refresh- offer everything from be safe,” Davis said. There will be a photo ments that night. handmade candles and “We are doing what we op with Santa Claus - at a Suggested parking leather crafts to wood art can to direct the flow of distance. 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