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Thursday, February 4, 2021

100 DAYS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

Central High’s Curry Retiring

Students gathered at Marlow Elementary School to release 100 balloons last Wednesday in celebration of 100 days of school. Each had a tag requesting that if the balloon were found, the recipient would write to the class. The school has not had to close during the COVID-19 pandemic other than scheduled “virtual days” during the fall semester.

Central High AgEd teacher Ron Curry announced his retirement last month. His 43-year career will be celebrated on February 14 at 1:30pm at the Stephens County Fairgrounds.

Curry was the Central High School Teacher of the Year in 1998 and has received multiple stateand national-level awards, most recently the 2020 National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Service Citation Award.

Curry has had 20 students receive scholarships from the National FFA Foundation, 10 students earn scholarships from Oklahoma Youth Expo, and has shepherded 194 successful state FFA degree recipients and 20 American FFA degree recipients.

TUESDAY’S ELECTION:

Information you need Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the February 09 City of Marlow and Ringling Public Schools elections, Stephens County Election Board Secretary Angela Dunagan said today.

Please keep the following information and tips in mind as the election approaches.

- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lines are possible at peak voting times. Wait times will likely be shortest at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Anyone in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.

- Anyone who needs to look up their polling place, verify their registration information, or view a sample ballot can do so online. The Online Voter Tool can be accessed on the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website: www.oklahoma. gov/elections . Those who vote by mail can also check the status of their ballot using the Online Voter Tool. Sample ballots are also available at the County Election Board office.

- Oklahoma law requires every voter who votes in person at the precinct polling place or during early voting at the County Election Board to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot.

There are three ways for voters to prove their identity under the law (only one proof of identity is required): Show a valid photo ID issued by federal, state, or tribal government; or show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by the County Election Board; or sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.) For additional election-related information, visit: www.oklahoma.gov/elections.

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Prater, Waller on Mayoral Ballot Tuesday

Elizabeth Pitts-Hibbard The Marlow Review

Two mayoral candidates, Jeff Prater and Michael Waller, will appear on Tuesday’s election ballot, and although the two have differing amounts of experience in city government, they both have the same goal: community service and community involvement.

Incumbent Jeff Prater said that his first run for City Council was inspired by the desire to serve after retiring from the Volunteer Fire Department after 27 years.

“Working with the fire department was a thrill,” Prater said. “But it also gave me a passion for service, and compassion for my fellow community members. I still wanted to serve in some way.”

That led to Prater’s six years on the City Council and Municipal Authority Board of Trustees, ultimately putting him in the Mayor seat in 2020 after Brian Davis stepped down from the position.

“Those six years have been eye-opening. I’ve learned so much about how a city is run,” Prater said. “You don’t just have a blank checkbook, it’s a big system of responsibility. You can’t always please

everyone so you make the best decision for all.”

Asked about what he thought was the biggest issue facing Marlow today, Prater said that most residents would bring up road conditions.

“We have a strategic plan that gives us a resurfacing project every two years, but I know when it’s not happening on your street it feels like forever before yours comes up,” Prater said.

He also emphasized the importance of fiscal planning and responsibility, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Marlow is lucky, because our forefathers set us up for our own income through utilities rather than just relying on our tax base,” Prather said. “With COVID, we’ve had to change our ten-year plan in some directions just to make sure we were reacting to changes in revenue.

We always have to be fiscally responsible so that we can keep the City going, keep City people employed.”

Prater also said that serving on the planning committee for the renewal of the $.01 sales tax showed him that there are opportunities to improve the area, such as

a sidewalk project or another splash pad, but there also needs to be a plan to maintain the “shining jewels” that Marlow already has, like The Hideout playground in Red Bud Park.

“The Hideout, it’s getting older. It’s going to need repairs regularly, and it may need to be replaced soon,” Prater said. “We have to look at who’s going to plan that, where the money comes from, who’s going to do the work? It’s going to take community involvement to make that happen.”

Waller feels the same way about parks and community input, and that’s part of what inspired him to throw his hat in the ring for the Mayor position.

“A while back, I went to a City Council meeting because I didn’t want an area across the street from my house to be rezoned,” Waller said. “I realized that getting involved is something that I wanted to do.”

A lifelong resident of Stephens County, Waller said that his priority if elected would be to rally the community to maintain parks and public spaces that he feels are beginning to “slip.”

“Marlow’s a nice town,

and we need to keep it that way,” Waller said. “The role of Mayor is to be a cheerleader for Marlow, inspire people to community activism.”

Waller used the example of volunteers helping to maintain Eddie Palmer Park so that youth baseball could continue, including grooming the six baseball fields.

“That’s volunteers and parents working with city employees to keep something nice and make it better,” Waller said.

“As a community, we need to look around, get a volunteer effort going. We need to put some sweat equity into maintaining what we’ve got.”

Waller also said that he hopes voter turnout momentum seen in recent elections will continue for this one, and that voters will continue to be involved in the process.

“People are active and engaged,” Waller said. “Voting at the local level is the easiest and most effective way to be involved in local government.”

Prater agreed. “Get out and vote,” he said. “Show your interest in city government, be active in your city.”

Polls are open on Tuesday, February 9 from 7am – 7pm.

Stephens County Republicans Hold County Convention and Precinct Meetings The Stephens County GOP will hold precinct meetings and county convention on Thursday, February 11 at 6pm in the Duncan Chamber of Commerce Auditorium at 911 W. Walnut Ave in Duncan.

The agenda for precinct meetings includes election of precinct officers (two-year terms), election of county delegates, and discussion of resolutions and platform planks to be considered at the county convention.

The county convention, which begins at 7pm and will be chaired by Senator Anthony Sykes, will include nomination and election of county officers as well as election of state convention delegates.

Senator Darrell Weaver

(SD24) will be the keynote speaker.

Questions regarding the meetings and convention may be directed to Leon Farris, Stephens County GOP chairman, at 580-656-7951.

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Local News LINDA AND JOHNIE MAC MAYES:

Reunited and Rescued by Love By: Cricket Holland

NOTE: As we continue with our article on Johnie Mac Mayes, we now delve into the life of his wife, the former Linda Riley, and the roads traveled that led to their amazing love story.

Born in 1945, Linda grew up in Marlow. She was raised by her great-grandfather Jim (J.H.) Willis and his daughters, Cecile (Willis) Davis, who is Linda’s grandmother, and Ola Mae Willis.

Life back then was simple. Folks enjoyed gathering downtown in Marlow to visit, to shop, to visit and… did I say to visit?

“We lived on South 6th Street, which was close to the schools and to town,” Linda said. “We didn’t have a car so I rode my bicycle everywhere.”

According to Linda, the Willis family truly left their “mark” on Marlow’s downtown area.

“My great-grandfather Jim built the stone building that still stands on the NE corner of Broadway and Main Streets,” she explained.

“And he and his brother David, also known as Dink, carried stones from Hell Creek that were used to construct the original Bank of Marlow.

They also worked alongside

others to build the First Methodist Church located on West Main Street.”

Linda recalls when she would spend time at her Aunt Ola Mae’s beauty shop which was located on the second floor balcony of Hogan’s Department Store. It was a local gathering place, especially on Saturdays.

“I’ll never forget the smells that drifted from the beauty shop all over the department store,” she laughingly said. “Ola Mae had a permanent wave machine. The combination of the chemical mixture used to make a lady’s hair curl and the hot metal rollers….. well, I can tell you it was not good!”

While reminiscing about her school days, she said she understood how fortunate she was to attend Marlow schools.

“It was only later in life that I realized the educational opportunities afforded me at Marlow were exceptional,” she said.

A self-proclaimed shy, awkward, tongue-tied teenager, Linda had only praise for her speech teacher, Mr. Loafman, who helped mold her into a confident, composed speaker; Mrs. Millwee, her typing teacher’s skillful training is still very

useful in today’s technical world; Mrs. White taught math and that knowledge has been put to use all of her life; but, it is Mrs. Reba Wortham, the home economics teacher, who put her on a path that would bring comfort into the lives of so many people.

“Mrs. Wortham really made an impact on my life,” Linda said. “The sewing skills she helped me develop, along with learning to design and make my own clothing is how I had the confidence and ability to create the PEGaRoo® shirt for Johnie.”

Johnie was diagnosed

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with cancer in 2006. After meeting each other in 2007, Johnie and Linda both knew that something was rekindled and though they had been apart for many years, the past came back to life for them. The love they had enjoyed in their younger years was steadily growing as they shared more time together. Johnie lived in Dallas, Linda in Oklahoma City, but it wasn’t long before they knew their lives were meant to be shared together.

“We began by rehashing memories of our high school days and dating,” she said. “I was a shy, skinny girl and secretly had a crush on Johnie. I was only a sophomore at the time and he was a very popular senior and star athlete.

“The summer before my senior year, we began dating. But after a season, life took both of us down different paths until 2007 when we met and all those feelings returned. It was no longer a “young girl’s crush” for me,” Linda said with a smile.

Married in 2014, Johnie and Linda were able to travel for a few years before the effects of the radiation used to treat the tonsil cancer

started to destroy the blood vessels and bone tissue in his jaw. On a liquid diet for several years, he began to have trouble swallowing and would aspirate fluid into his lungs causing pneumonia, which required hospital stays. Thus, the need for a feeding tube presented itself and has become a way of life for him.

“Johnie has a plate on one side of his face but they can’t attach one to the other side because of bone loss, so the PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tube was necessary to sustain his intake of food,” she said.

“The tube is passed into his stomach through his abdominal wall to provide a means of feeding him because oral intake was not adequate,” she explained.

A common problem most people experience with the PEG tube is the disconnection or pulling out of the tube which requires numerous trips to the emergency room to get the tube put back into the abdomen.

Linda commented that having the tube became a stress trigger for John.

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ly coming out or getting tangled in clothing that he couldn’t sleep or enjoy even simple activities. After two trips to the ER to get the tube replaced, I decided there has to be a way to prevent this from happening,” she said.

Linda’s love and devotion for Johnie and the desire to make life better for him stirred her past experiences as a seamstress with design skills, giving her the confidence and ability to create the PEGaRoo shirt.

“When I asked medical professionals what could be done to prevent the tube from being pulled out, I was told to use tape or a stiff wrap that literally caused Johnie to be in great pain.

That’s when I knew I had to try to figure out another way,” she added.

‘My goal was to make day to day activities as normal as possible for him or anyone else with a feeding tube – thus my PEGaRoo brand of shirt came to life,” she said humbly. “We have applied for a patent and have been granted a Registered Trademark on our name and Logo.”

The PEGaRoo shirt is a simple design but a masterful creation because it is designed to “hold” the PEG tube in a pocket instead of just hanging down loosely through the clothing being worn. A convenient pocket is on the front of each garment with a small opening behind the pocket for the tube to slip through and then lay inside the pocket.

According to Linda, the shirt provides a comfortable and secure solution to “what do I do with this thing?”

“When designing the label, we wanted to not only help adults but children too,” Linda said. “Anyone experiencing difficulty with a PEG tube can go to our website for more information. There is also a video of John and I that gives indepth details of our journey.”

It is with great joy, for this writer, to tell you that our Knight in Shining Armor (Johnie) is cancer free today, and even though life still throws them curves every once in a while, the two truly believe their love for each other was meant to be.

According to Linda, “Every person is born with half a “flame.” They spend their lives searching for the other half of their flame. We are blessed to complete each other.”

And that, dear readers, is the rest of their story.

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Local News NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITOL Brad Boles , State Representative

Legislative Session Starts Feb. 1 The first session of the 58th Legislature begins Monday, Feb. 1st with Governor Stitt’s State of the State address at noon, where he’ll outline his priorities for the new session.

If you’d like to watch the Governor’s address, you can view it on the House website, www.okhouse. gov, by clicking “Video/Audio” on the right side of the homepage.

This year, representatives filed over 1,900 bills.

Below are 8 bills that I have filed and will be making a priority in this upcoming session that I wanted to share with you: · HB1058: This bill modifies current municipal audit requirements and would lead to better financial transparency for taxpayers by putting tighter accounting checks and balances in place for cities with a population of less than 2,500. I’ve worked very closely with the State Auditor’s office and we feel that this bill will be a very positive step forward for municipal financial governance, accountability and taxpayer transparency. · HB1059: This bill authorizes local tag agencies to issue commercial driver licenses (CDL) renewals, replacements, change of addresses, and downgrades of Class A, B, or C licenses.

These changes will streamline the process for customers and reduce the large backlog and long waiting

times at the Department of Public Safety (DPS). · HB1060: This bill eliminates the double sales taxation that companies pay when they transfer assets between companies within the same ownership. This pro-business bill would help all businesses of all sizes. · HB1061: Oklahoma’s Victim Compensation Fund is funded by fees from offenders of violent crimes. Victims of violent crimes can apply for funds to help offset or pay for medical or even funeral costs resulting from the violent crime they were a victim of. Currently, unused fees from this fund goes back to the state’s general budget at the end of the fiscal year. HB1061 would keep the unused funds in the Victim Compensation Fund for future victims of violent crimes. · HB1062: Currently, disabled veterans or their surviving spouse can receive a veteran homestead exemp-

tion in Oklahoma if they own their house and the land that the house sits on.

However, there are unique situations where a municipality may own the property, such as lake property, but the house is owned by the disabled veteran, which prevents them from receiving the homestead exemption. This bill fixes the loophole in the law and allows a disabled veteran or their surviving spouse the ability to receive the homestead exemption if they own their home that is located on land owned by a municipality. · HB1063: This bill would give county governments the option to retain a data processing or I.T. technician after the term of office of the board of county commissioners employing the technician.

The current statute needs modernization because it doesn’t give the counties the option to retain employment. We need to give the local county government the ability to make that employment decision at the local county level instead of the state mandating what they have to do. · HB1064: This bill modifies the current county elected official salary formula model and increases the base salary cap from $44,500 to $49,500. The current cap of $44,500 was set back 23 years ago and a $5,000 increase, which is approximately 10%, over

23 years is a very fair and reasonable adjustment. · HB2389: Many communities in Oklahoma’s oil and gas regions have expensive road repairs due to the excessive heavy traffic from oilfield activity. This bill allows municipalities to receive 1/3 of the county’s current apportionment of the GPT tax if the wellhead is located within municipal limits. The county would receive 2/3 of their current portion. The county would still receive 100% of their apportionment of the GPT tax if the wellhead is located in the county outside of the municipal limits. This solution would give these communities a portion of the GPT tax to help cover road repair costs. This is not a tax increase, but instead a reapportionment of the current tax that we already receive.

As your state representative, I value constituent feedback. If you have any questions or concerns about any bills I filed or bills I may be voting on, please feel free to reach out to my office. Hearing directly from my constituents helps me better understand where my district stands on particular topics, which helps me better represent them.

Thank you for entrusting me to represent you at the State Capitol! God bless!

CHAMBER CHATTER

By Debbe Ridley, Marlow Chamber of Commerce

The Big Game It all started way back in 1967 when the Green Bay Packers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in what is now referred to as “Super Bowl I.” Of course, we don’t need the National Retail Federation to tell us that consumers’ Super Bowl celebration traditions will look a little different for Super Bowl LV this year.” But – just in case – tell us they do. They say, “While many typically use the game as an excuse to get together with friends, just 28 percent say they will be throwing or attending a party or watching a game at a bar, the lowest in the survey’s history.”

They also say “Over the past year, consumers have become experts at making traditional events feel as normal as possible. From stocking up on fun food and beverages to team apparel or splurging on a new TV, 86 percent of viewers are planning to make purchases to help mark the occasion. And they plan to spend $74.55 on average, for a total $13.9 billion nationwide.”

With those estimated numbers, yes, in spite of it all, Super Bowl Sunday appears to continue to be an honest-to-goodness “retail holiday.” According to Frito-Lay’s latest U.S. Snack Index, released January 27, 2021, over 40 percent of Americans are snacking more than they did last year as the Super Bowl LV broadcast is still expected to

be the most-watched event of the year. With eight in 10 Americans planning to tune in, Frito-Lay estimates even more snacking – a 21 percent increase from Super Bowl LIV – during this year’s game.

It’s no surprise “Gatherings will also look different this year, according to Frito-Lay insights, nearly half (45 percent) of Americans expect to make changes to Super Bowl plans with the majority (56 percent) planning to stay home and watch the game alone or with people who live in their immediate household.”

The U.S. Snack Index stats show other shifts in Super Bowl shopping in 2021. “Americans are stocking up on snacks earlier with 86 percent planning to shop for Super Bowl during the week leading up to game day” and 25 percent of consumers expected to

shop just six hours before kickoff. We learn from Frito-Lay “For the third year in a row, salsa is the most popular dip to pair with Super Bowl snacks (42 percent), followed by cheese dips and spreads (38 percent), French onion dip (33 percent) and guacamole (32 percent).”

Even with limited inperson attendance, when the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field February 7, it’s not a stretch to say in 2021 to many football fanatics it will continue to be the “greatest show on earth.”

Long before that, the folks in Marlow had no reason to doubt they had their own “greatest show on earth” as we learn from this November 24, 1929 Marlow Review article. “An athletic field with adequate facilities in municipal park will be started from the Marlow share of the gate receipts of the forthcoming football classic of the county – the Marlow-Duncan game Thanksgiving day at Carter Field here. John C. Fisher, local superintendent, made that announcement Saturday as teams of ticket sellers continued a most successful advance ticket sale throughout Marlow. Both grid-iron squads and coaches are hoping for a clear day and a dry field which will assure a tremendous throng of spec-

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“With a sky clear of snow and rain clouds the crowd of Marlow and Duncan supporters is expected to reach close to 3,000. Reports from the home of the Demons indicate hundreds of loyal fans have far from given up hope and plan to invade Marlow en masse to see that their team shows their heels to the Outlaws.

Loyalty of Duncan fans in the county fairgrounds grandstand last Thanksgiving aided measurably in the Demons coming from behind to win the game dramatically in the last minute and a half of play” “As host to Stephens County’s athletic ‘greatest show on earth,’ Marlow is making detailed preparations for elaborate festivities in connection with the grid encounter.”

With a nod this Super Bowl week to a great Marlow high school football tradition, and each year’s hometown pride as we remember Marlow’s own Terry Brown scoring on the Super Bowl IX field, cheer on your favorite team this Sunday, stay safe, and happy snacking!

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Obituaries Wanda Marie Hayes 1948-2021 Wanda Marie Hayes, age 72, won her battle with dementia and passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021.

Born on November 10, 1948, in Duncan, Oklahoma, she was the only child of Ray and Faye Hayes.

Wanda grew up in the Marlow area of Oklahoma and attended school at Central High.

She attended college at Southeastern University in Durant, Oklahoma.

Wanda was blessed with three daughters whom she lovingly raised in Van Alstyne, Texas. She worked for over 30 years as a customer service representative at Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative in Van Alstyne in which she retired from in 2013. Wanda attended Cannon Baptist Church for many years.

Her giving spirit and servant’s heart touched all of those who knew her.

Wanda’s life was filled with her love for her family; her GCEC work family; art; music; and everything old. She attended countless football games, basketball games and other school functions supporting and cheering on her girls. She was a local celebrity with her sign paintings and a VIP at Arby’s in Sherman, TX, where she could be found on most Friday evenings with her granddaughter, Hunter Leslie. Many a movie was watched from her lap and she dearly loved all three of her grandchildren. Her white 1967 Mustang was a prized

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Phillip “Wayne” Christian 1954-2021

possession and she was a life-long collector of antiques. She shared her love of painting through her art classes and many of her signs were gifted. Additionally, she was co-owner of The Hen House located in Van Alstyne, TX, where several local artists displayed and sold their artwork. Wanda was well known for her storytelling and her true love of laughter.

Wanda is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Diana and Keith Simco of Van Alstyne, TX; her daughter and son-in-law Jeannee and Jeff Phillips of Joshua, TX; her daughter Crystal Harp of Dallas, TX and her three grandchildren Hunter Simco, Jake Phillips and Jaci Phillips.

The celebration of Wanda’s life will be held at a graveside service in the Marlow Oklahoma Cemetery on February 6, 2021, at 2 pm. While flowers are welcome, the family also asks for any donations be made to the American Brain Foundation or Heart to Heart Hospice of Cleburne, TX. Additionally, her classmates from Central High are accepting donations on her behalf for the “Central High Scholarship Fund.”

Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her. Luke 1:45

Marlow: Phillip “Wayne” Christian, 66, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Oklahoma City.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 5, 2021, at Glory Bound Church with Rev. David Woods and Rev. Ethan Morrow officiating. Burial will be in the Hope Cemetery under the direction of CallawaySmith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.

Wayne was born Sunday, December 5, 1954 in Chickasha, to Ray and Wilma (Hightower) Christian. He was a 1973 graduate of Marlow High School where He was very involved in FFA. He met the love of his life, Kathy Howard, and they married on October 25, 1974 in Duncan, and celebrated 46 years of marriage. Wayne started his career at Cable’s as a meat cutter and salesman. He then managed the Marlow Dairy Queen for 8 years, worked at Burton’s Meat Market for several years, & finished his career working at Wal-Mart for 20+ years before retiring in December of 2019. He was a board member of Glorybound Church where he enjoyed cooking for Men’s Fellowship breakfast, helping at Fall’s Creek, & was a member of the praise & worship team. He loved ministering God’s word. He was a loyal OSU fan but an even bigger fan of his grandkids. He also en-

joyed riding motorcycles, playing guitar, and watching old western movies. Wayne enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and friends, and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Christian of the home, son, Travis Christian of Marlow, 3 daughters, Keri Christian and husband Brady of Amarillo, TX., Kacy Guillory of Norman, and Sara Wade and husband Marcus of Newcastle, 10 grandchildren: Tessa, Courtney, Taylor & husband Stuart, Ethan & wife Becca, Annolie & fiancé Brandon, Aaliyah, Brandon & wife Summer, Colton & wife Sapphirra, Isaiah, and Darian, 3 greatgrandchildren, Abreanna, Ciel and Violet, brother, Ray Christian, Jr. of Duncan, 3 sisters, Pam Mize of Duncan, Becky Solomon of Duncan, and Naomi Grigg and husband Larry of Duncan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Katherine Carter.

Pallbearers: John Balthrop, Chester Gates, Tracy Graham, Vance Haskins, Donnie Howard, and Eddie Patterson.

Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Coast and Kelly Martin.

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Anna Sue Dean - 1949-2021 In Bakersfield, California, Anna Sue Dean was born March 27, 1949, to Delama Louis Dowd Knight and Ester Thomas Knight. She resided in Bray-Doyle, OK, and Springer, OK, until living in her last remaining days in a local nursing home in Ardmore, Oklahoma, before passing away on January 18, 2021.

She always loved to spend time with family, working in her garden daily

or cooking, and writing poetry was her favorite.

She wrote many poems, and in the year 1986, received a Silver Poet award for her poem “ One Star” by the world of poetry and set to be published by the Suwannee Poetry and distributed throughout the United States and foreign countries. She will be missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and sisters, Tommy, Earl,

Jackie, Pead, Fay, Berry, and Dorothy. Sons Christopher Boswell, Danny Easterwood, Daughter Sherri Boswell. Granddaughters Makinzie Easterwood, Tobi Boswell, Harper Easterwood, she is survived by Brother Richard James, Robert Knight, her child Michael Easterwood and family, Plez Childress, Jason Easterwood and family, Melissa White and family, Grandkids Makayla

Easterwood, Shannon Hart, Prisilla Davis, Clint Easterwood, Amanda Easterwood, Trent Boswell, Aden Boswell, Kailey Sweeten, Great Grandchildren Alyssa Davis, Olivia Easterwood, Bentley Sweeten. Services for Anna Sue Dean will be February 18, 2021, in Marlow, Ok, with Rev. David Ballard as pastor.

Donations can be made to the Funeral Home in Marlow, Oklahoma

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Chickasha: Willis Gene Jorgenson, 90, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in Chickasha.

The family will hold a private service Friday, February 5, 2021. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery under the direction of CallawaySmith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.

Willis Gene Jorgenson was born at the family farm in Stephens County Oklahoma to A.C. “Bud” and Ella (Barnes) Jorgenson. Gene joined his brothers; A.J., Paul, and cousin Bill, working on the farm, playing guitar in the family band and running around the countryside with best friends; the Adams, Buben, Giddons, Foster, Pollock, Baker, Prater, and Byford boys.

After graduating from Duncan High School, Gene worked as an automotive machinist at Swinebroad Motors in Duncan. He met Blanche Howard, the love of his life, and they married in August of 1950.

They served the Lord together for almost 69 years until May of 2019 when she went to her Heavenly home.

Gene and Blanche have one child, Karen (Ron) Smith, three grandchildren; Ginger (Joe) Burke, Kristy (Aaron) Kuglin, and Austin Campbell (Hannah Ziebach), and eight great-grandchildren; Taylor, Caleb, Hudson, Esther, Daniel, Joanna, Rachel and Simeon He is also survived by his younger brother, Paul Jorgenson, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, A.J. (Frankie) Jorgenson, and sister-in-law Helen Jorgenson.

Gene gave his heart to Jesus as a 16-yearold during a revival meeting led by Rev. Loftus Nunley and was baptized. In 1953, he was called to preach while serving in the United States Air Force in Wichita Falls, Texas during the Korean Conflict.

He received a B.A. from Hardin-Simmons University in 1958 and attended Southwestern Bap-

tist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas while pastoring surrounding churches.

He spent most of his pastorate in Texas which covered a span of almost 27 years beginning in Salesville, then Trent, Lipan, Weatherford, Memphis, Kermit, Dallas and DeSoto.

After serving the churches, Gene joined the staff of the Baptist General Convention of Texas as the Resident Specialist on personal soul winning.

In 1987, God opened the door for him to return to Oklahoma and he was called to Pastor First Baptist Church, Marlow for six wonderful years.

Gene retired from FBC Marlow in 1993 to work as a Consultant for the SBC Home Mission Board to plan nationwide Evangelism events. Over the following 26 years, he served at 24 interims all over south central Oklahoma providing continuity and guidance for churches who had lost their Pastor.

He loved to tell people the Good News that Jesus loves them. He shared that message all over America and the uttermost parts of the earth. He had a servant heart, was wise and humble, a peacemaker and encourager, kind and generous.

He never wavered from God’s Word. His deepest desire was that all would come to know and live for Jesus.

The family would like to thank Dr. Williams and the medical staff at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Frontier Hospice, Callaway Smith & Cobb Funeral Home, and above all, the staff and friends at Brookdale Assisted Living who provided not only loving care, but prayers, encouragement and friendship over the past two years.

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Two Outlaws Named to All-State Team; Harris is 2A All-Star

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make All-State,” Weber said.

“Probably not since the early 2000s.”

Weber credited the players’ experience at their positions, as well as their individual performances in the 2020 season for the honor.

“Carson is a four-year starter at linebacker and Nate is a three-year starter there, so that had a lot to do with their success and the Outlaws’ success this year,” Weber said.

“Out of all of the football teams in the state, of any size, there are about 48 chosen for each side of the All-State game. To have two from Marlow earn that, that means a lot.”

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The Oklahoma Coaches’ Association announced its selections for the 2020-2021 All-State football team on Monday. Two Marlow Outlaws – Nate Herchock and Carson Moore – were named to the West defense at Linebacker. Blake Harris was named All-Star for Class 2A. Marlow High School head coach Matt Weber said that he had hoped to have one Outlaw named to the team, but was thrilled when two players were announced today.

“I can’t remember when the last time we had two

Carson Moore

The coach added that not only are Moore and Herchock All-State level football players, but both are three-

sport athletes. In addition to football, Moore wrestles and is a member of the Outlaw track team; Herchock also

plays basketball and baseball.

“It takes a lot of work to be multi-sport athletes and excel in all three,” Weber said.

“It says a lot about these guys’

dedication.”

Herchock and Moore will take the field one more time as teammates in the All-State football game on July 30.

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Outlaws Win Championship with 308.5 Team Points 106 Lawson Knox (16-6) placed 2nd and scored 12.0 team points.

Round 2 - won by fall over Jenson Jones (Cache) 0-4 (Fall 1:22) Round 3 - Gant Browning (Kingfisher) 4-0 won by fall (Fall 4:56) Round 4 - won by fall over Conner Rodriguez (Cache) 4-9 (Fall 0:54) Round 5 - won by fall over Creek Williams (Weatherford) 10-6 (Fall 1:02) 113 Gehrig Furr (18-5) placed 1st and scored 28.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - received a bye Quarterfinal - won by fall over Tyler Jones (Cache) 0-2 (Fall 0:31) Semifinal - won by fall over Dawson Garvin (Kingfisher) 3-1 (Fall 2:49) 1st Place Match - won by fall over Colton Jackson (Clinton) 11-4 (Fall 5:14) 120 Brayden Bowman (14-6) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - won by fall over Julian Pina (Clinton) 7-6 (Fall 5:35) Semifinal - won by fall over Aidan Folland (Cache) 4-11 (Fall 0:58) 1st Place Match - won by decision over Rhylee Toepfer (Kingfisher) 2-1 (Dec 4-0) 120 Keenan Simpson (1-3) placed 6th.

Quarterfinal - won by major decision over Johaney Rodriguez (Hinton) 0-2 (MD 12-2) Semifinal - Rhylee Toepfer (Kingfisher) 2-1 won by fall

(Fall 0:55) Cons. Semi - Julian Pina (Clinton) 7-6 won by major decision (MD 17-4) 5th Place Match - Aidan Folland (Cache) 4-11 won by fall (Fall 0:35) 126 Zach Dawson (16-3) placed 2nd and scored 21.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - received a bye Quarterfinal - won by fall over Anthony Radke (Cache) 1-2 (Fall 2:45) Semifinal - won by major decision over Dawson Baca (Weatherford) 8-11 (MD 13-3) 1st Place Match - Luke Hill (Cache) 16-2 won by fall (Fall 5:01) 132 Case Rich (17-4) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - won by fall over Robert Frost (Cache) 5-5 (Fall 1:07) Semifinal - won by fall over Alex Staats (Woodward) 2-2 (Fall 0:32) 1st Place Match - won by decision over Elijah Roque (Clinton) 6-2 (Dec 6-4) 138 Trey Southerland (3-1) placed 5th and scored 13.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - won by decision over Presten Coughlan (Kingfisher) 2-2 (Dec 2-1) Quarterfinal - Aaron Seabolt (Clinton) 16-2 won by decision (Dec 6-1) Cons. Round 2 - received a bye Cons. Semi - won by fall over TREVOR RODMAN (Hinton) 0-2 (Fall 2:30) 5th Place Match - won by fall over Presten Coughlan (Kingfisher) 2-2 (Fall 4:38)

145 Bryson Hughes (18-3) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - won by fall over Denzal Emery (Woodward) 2-1 (Fall 4:11) Semifinal - 18-3 won by fall over Dalen Stockton (Cashion ) 5-8 (Fall 1:18) 1st Place Match - won by fall over Cain McDow (Clinton) 9-6 (Fall 1:52) 152 Dason Davis (3-1) placed 3rd.

Quarterfinal – Rollie Smith (Hinton) 2-2 won by major decision (MD 8-0) Cons. Round 1 - won by fall over Jase Hunt (Marlow) 0-2 (Fall 2:34) Cons. Semi - won by major decision over Ethan Bracken (Weatherford) 13-14 (MD 9-0) 3rd Place Match - won in sudden victory - 1 over Rollie Smith (Hinton) 2-2 (SV-1 7-5)

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152 Cody Davis (17-5) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.

Quarterfinal - won by fall over Lance Daily (Cache) 0-3 (Fall 0:00) Semifinal - won by fall over Ethan Bracken (Weatherford) 13-14 (Fall 3:39) 1st Place Match - won by fall over Spencer Davidson (Geary) 2-1 (Fall 0:47) 152 Jase Hunt (0-2) Quarterfinal - Spencer Davidson (Geary) 2-1 won by fall (Fall 2:46) Cons. Round 1 - Dason Davis (Marlow) 3-1 won by fall (Fall 2:34) 160 Kash Kern (3-2) placed 6th.

Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Marc Perez (Geary) 0-2 (Fall 0:25) Quarterfinal - Elijah Smith (Cache) 14-7 won by decision over (Dec 8-7) Cons. Round 2 - won by fall over Isaiah Royal (Weatherford) 1-2 (Fall 2:53) Cons. Semi - won by decision over Utah Kennemer (Clinton) 5-3 (Dec 14-13) 5th Place Match - Isaac Long (Kingfisher) 4-1 won by fall (Fall 4:56) 160 Ty Scott (3-1) placed 3rd.

Champ. Round 1 - won by decision over Isaac Long (Kingfisher) 4-1 (Dec 8-3) Quarterfinal - won by fall over Utah Kennemer (Clinton) 5-3 (Fall 0:55) Semifinal - Elijah Smith (Cache) 14-7 won by decision (Dec 4-1) 3rd Place Match - won by fall over Mason Taylor (Clinton) 14-6 (Fall 1:30) 160 Garett Hughes (20-3) placed 1st and scored 29.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Tommy Crowder (Weatherford) 5-10 (Fall 3:23) Quarterfinal - won by fall over Corben Barnett (Woodward)

1-2 (Fall 1:03) Semifinal - won by fall over Mason Taylor (Clinton) 14-6 (Fall 2:25) 1st Place Match - won by major decision over Elijah Smith (Cache) 14-7 (MD 18-5) 170 Andrew Johnston (15-3) placed 1st and scored 28.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Maxon Sims (Woodward) 0-2 (Fall 0:24) Quarterfinal - won by fall over Finn Murray (Clinton) 0-2 (Fall 0:41) Continued on page 6 Semifinal - won by fall over Barrett King (Weatherford) 4-9 (Fall 3:14) 1st Place Match - won by decision over Trey Bennett (Clinton) 14-3 (Dec 9-8) 170 Brian Zhang (2-2) Champ. Round 1 - won by fall over Tucker Priebe (Cordell) 1-2 (Fall 3:10) Quarterfinal - Hayden Hillyer (Woodward) 1-2 won by decision (Dec 3-1) Cons. Round 2 - won by fall over Maxon Sims (Woodward) 0-2 (Fall 1:02) Cons. Semi – Jake Wright (Hinton) 2-2 won by decision (Dec 5-1) 170 Ely Gray (3-1) placed 5th.

Champ. Round 1 - Trey Bennett (Clinton) 14-3 won by fall (Fall 1:49) Cons. Round 1 - received a bye Cons. Round 2 - won by fall over Cameron Atwood (Cache) 3-4 (Fall 1:23) Cons. Semi - won by fall over Tucker Priebe (Cordell) 1-2 (Fall 0:13) 5th Place Match - won by fall over Jake Wright (Hinton) 2-2 (Fall 0:50) 182 Kyle Wilson (20-1) placed 1st and scored 28.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - received a bye Quarterfinal - won by fall over Johnson Carter (Cache) 11-7

(Fall 0:47) Semifinal - won by fall over Josh Ralston (Hinton) 1-2 (Fall 0:54) 1st Place Match - won by fall over Joe Jackson (Watonga) 3-1 (Fall 3:23) 195 Zach Griffith (8-9) Quarterfinal - Ernesto Duenez (Watonga) 2-2 won by decision (Dec 2-1) Cons. Round 1 - Lexander Mason (Woodward) 3-1 won by fall (Fall 1:59) 220 Chance O`Neal (1-3) placed 6th.

Quarterfinal - Izeaha Freeborn (Weatherford) 16-4 won by fall (Fall 1:55) Cons. Round 1 - won by fall over Seth Pleasant (Cache) 0-2 (Fall 3:38) Cons. Semi - Jaylen Fannin (Cache) 1-2 won by fall (Fall 0:32) 5th Place Match - Peyton Carter (Woodward) 1-2 won by fall (Fall 0:38) 220 Carson Moore (15-1) placed 1st and scored 23.5 team points.

Quarterfinal - won by fall over Peyton Carter (Woodward) 1-2 (Fall 2:33) Semifinal - won by tech fall over Jaylen Fannin (Cache) 1-2 (TF-1.5 2:54 (19-3)) 1st Place Match - won by decision over Izeaha Freeborn (Weatherford) 16-4 (Dec 7-3) 285 Cody Huber (16-6) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 won by fall over Thomas Strawther (Hinton) 1-2 (Fall 0:51) Quarterfinal - won by fall over Josh Gallegos (Cache) 1-2 (Fall 1:59) Semifinal - won by decision over Eli Soto (Weatherford) 12-9 (Dec 3-2) 1st Place Match - won by decision over Chris Ward (Geary) 2-1 (Dec 8-6)

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to name their favorite teacher.

Senior and first-chair clariWriter netist Hailey Griggs declared Daniel as being the teacher who All over the world, teachhas been the most influential in ers have inspired today’s youth her life. in exceptional ways, many of Griggs described why Daniel which are simple acts of kindhas made the biggest impact on ness. her throughout her education.

Many teachers go above and “My most influential teacher beyond for the kids in their comis Mr. Daniel,” noted Griggs. munity as well as going beyond “He puts in a lot of hard work what their jobs call upon them. and effort, and he really cares Marlow Public School teachabout his students.” ers are no exception as they Students are not the only inprovide students the required dividuals inspired by those who education while also forming arrive at MHS each day. connections and friendships.

Providing laughter and occaInspiring the students of sionally stress, students are often Marlow High School in every described as an outlet of inspiraway she can, MHS Counselor tion for teachers and not just at Amy Herchock described what Marlow. she does to ensure that each stuHerchock described what she dent that attends Marlow High believes is the best part about School is impacted through their teaching. education.

“I love whenever you are “I try to bring real life expetrying to teach a concept, and riences and situations that are the light bulbs start to come on applicable either to the moment Photo taken by Brookelyn Taylor above their heads, and they unor the lesson, so they can immePictured above is U.S. Government, Oklahoma History and Modern History teacher, Haleigh Elroy lecturing one of her classes. derstand and know the relevance diately see how the information and how to apply it,” Herchock is actually useful and relevant to get.” said.

“I also love the relationships with the students that I have been them,” Herchock said.

Having had many teachers throughout her education, Cooper has Many Marlow High School teachers have been described as going witnessed first-hand what occurs when students are given the oppor- able to build and maintain over the years.” the extra mile, being a friend to pupils and supporting each of their tunity to be taught by a hardworking teacher.

Having taught for twenty years, Hennan is also familiar with the endeavors.

Cooper continued by stating what she believes is a teacher’s most rewards that teaching the younger generation brings.

Leaving a mark on their students, teachers such as science teacher important job.

Hennan illustrated what she believes the best aspect of teaching is.

Rhonda Hennan have impacted students through teaching lessons “Teachers’ most important job is putting in the work to help stu“The best part of teaching is the friendships and relationships that go beyond the required curriculum. dents succeed,” expressed Cooper. “It’s about teachers putting time formed with students and peers,” Hennan said. “I really love that Aspiring teacher and senior Melissa Cooper described Hennan as in at home, showing up early to work and leaving an hour after school there’s never a dull moment, and every day is different from the day being the teacher that has influenced her the most, and she spoke ends because they’re working on lessons. It’s about planning ahead.” before.” about the impact that Hennan has made on her.

However, core subject teachers are not the only impactful teachers With Teacher Appreciation Week taking place the week of Mon“Mrs. Hennan is my most influential teacher because she shows within the hallways of Marlow High School. how not everything is handed to you in life and that everything is Known for providing advice to students in need and telling jokes day, May 3, students and teachers alike will continue to express their going to be hard,” explained Cooper. “She shows that the more you to hold the attention of his students, Marlow Public Schools Band Di- appreciation for one another’s jobs while creating lifelong memories work for things and the harder you work, the more satisfaction you’ll rector Billy Daniel is frequently mentioned when students are asked and learning impactful lessons from one another.

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Building better futures has always been the vision of Marlow Public Schools.

To achieve this goal, the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) organizations have come together to sew and distribute pillowcases to the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Each year, FCS and FCCLA leader Tamra May, who has been advising for seven years, chooses a service project for her students.

In past years, she has had her students sew dresses for girls in Vanuatu, but this year she decided to change it up by helping out the local community.

She has been helping students learn the important, needed skills such as critical thinking and character development through various projects.

“FCCLA focuses on character development and giving service.

I feel that every student should

be given the opportunity to serve another, and some are not involved in an organization where they might have an opportunity to do that. So, I have incorporated it into the FCS classroom.

Not only are they helping someone else, they are building character within while learning new skills,” explained May. May has devoted much of her time to helping her students become better leaders, becoming of great significance to May. «The most important part of the project is doing your best on something you›ve created, and then turning around and giving it to someone who really needs it in a time of pain with the hopes that it might bring a little sunshine in some small way in their journey,» stated May. The project has impacted the children receiving the pillow cases, but it has also touched the students who have made them as well, such as freshmen, and member of FCS for six months, Lauren Ivory.

“I’ve learned that we should appreciate what we have because someone had to work hard to

make it,” said Ivory.

Ivory has not been the only student who has felt the significance of the project.

Like Ivory, junior Miranda Martinez has felt the importance of the pillowcase project as well.

“The pillowcase project has impacted me in a way that I feel I have become more open and aware of others and the things they have gone through,” explained Martinez.

These girls along with the others in their classes have learned many skills that will be used outside of the classroom and in their everyday lives.

Martinez talked about what she has been taught and how she can apply it to her future.

“Through this project, I will use the skills I have learned over time such as sewing, measuring precisely and thinking of others before myself,” said Martinez.

The FCCLA and FCS organizations will continue to help out the community and build better futures as this will always be the vision of Marlow Public Schools.

Mckinley motivates his team

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in the newsroom and to assist staff members throughout the publishing process to ensure a good newspaper.

Contreras provided insight to the day in the life of an editor.

“Being an editor is focusing on writing and delivering the facts as best you can while continually learning new skills and also helping others learn them too,” Contreras said.

Contreras and Strutton begin each week with a staff meeting to brainstorm story ideas and to assign stories to individual team members or to multiple writers while taking into consideration the length and subject of the story, and they end the week by editing the stories that are turned in for publication.

Strutton, while carrying out her leadership duties as Assistant Editor, credited her fellow staff members for their hard work and dedication in the newsroom.

Strutton stated, “As an editor, you have to trust your staff

members greatly and trust that they know what they’re doing.”

Both editors agree that being newspaper editors has allowed them to not only help strengthen the written and verbal skills of staff members but to also strengthen their own skills.

Contreras explained, “Having to assure that my story, along with the rest of the staff are completed, turned in and written to follow guidelines has helped me refine my time management skills.”

Both Strutton and Contreras described what they have learned this year while being editors.

The two have learned leadership skills throughout the year and have gained more confidence not only in themselves but also in their writers and layout etc.

As the year continues they hope to continue the tradition of publishing stories of interest and hope for readers of the MHS exPRESS.

Writer

Senior Tyler McKinley spends his time motivating and leading the Marlow High School cross country team.

Having joined cross country his sophomore year, McKinley has been an influential member of cross country for three years.

Tackling various feats through running, McKinley’s 2020 season best was acquired in the Eisenhower Invitational Tournament at Lawton High School in which he ran three miles in seventeen minutes and twenty-four seconds.

In the meet, McKinley placed fifth overall, and the Marlow boys team placed first overall.

The Marlow Cross Country boys team also placed first overall at the Cross Country State Championships in 2020 where McKinley took home eleventh place overall and earned AllState honors.

McKinley’s leadership skills

TYLER MCKINLEY

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SENIOR NIGHT. Pictured above is senior Madison Fitzhugh being honored at the 2021 Marlow High School Basketball Senior Night. Along with basketball the 2021 MHS Wrestling Senior Night took place..

Each sport displayed seniors a part of the team and the cheerleaders that support them. The basketball game took place on Friday, Jan. 29 against the Lindsay Leopards. Claiming another victory for the organization, the girls’ team won 49-27 along with the boys’ team reigning victorious 41-18. Taking place on Marlow’s home wrestling mats, the wrestling team won 72-3 versus the Sulphur Bulldogs on Thursday, Jan. 28.

have increased over the three years he has been a member, and he spoke about the lessons he has learned throughout his senior year.

“Cross Country has helped me be a leader. I had to lead the team being one of the only seniors this year, and it showed me how important being a team is,” said McKinley.

McKinley continued by stating the need to motivate others in athletics.

“By motivating others, whether it’s encouraging them each lap on the track or each mile, helps them keep going,” stated McKinley.

Senior and fellow Cross

Country teammate Lane Johnson has been friends with McKinley for over ten years, having met one another in second grade.

Being friends with McKinley has given him many opportunities to see him grow, and Johnson shared what has stuck with him the most.

“I am most proud of Tyler for the work that he has put into Cross Country,’’ said Johnson.

“This past season, especially, I could really tell every day that he wanted to be the best runner he could be, and it definitely paid off for him this season.”

Johnson also shared his insight on McKinley’s leadership.

“Tyler is definitely a good leader,” started Johnson. “In many of our experiences in our youth group and church camp, Tyler has always been an excellent role model for the younger kids to look up to.”

After high school, McKinley plans to attend Oklahoma Christian and receive his degree in Engineering.

Every week the MHS exPRESS staff work together in order to publish their weekly newspaper.

The MHS exPRESS is the only high school newspaper in Oklahoma that publishes on a weekly basis, but prior to publishing, the stories are edited by Editor-in-Chief and senior Madison Contreras and Assistant Editor and junior Chelsea Strutton.

Contreras has been involved in journalism for three years, and during this time, she has gained an extensive amount of knowledge and hands-on experience in the work of print journalism.

Strutton has been in Journalism for only two years and has dedicated her time and effort to obtain the prestigious position she holds today.

On a weekly basis, it is the job of the editors to take the lead

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He chose to share the oppression of God’s people when he could have lived a life of sin and worldly pleasure. He decided to suffer for the sake of the Lord rather than own the treasures of Egypt

as he looked to his future with his King.

He left the land of Egypt unafraid of the king’s anger and wrath and never looked back because he kept his eyes on God who he knew would never leave or forsake him. In a bold move of leadership he commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and sprinkle blood on their doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons.

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FELONIES Anderlohr, Jimmy Brent – Kidnapping AFCF 2 or more felonies Brooks, Lorna – Domestic A&B in presence of minor second & sub Crawford, Ashton Jaques – Assault and battery on corrections personnel Hare, Bryson Wade – Shooting with Intent to Kill Long, Luke Lee – Conspiracy to commit third degree burglary Mathis, Austin Monrow – Shooting with intent to kill Mitchell Jr, Samuel Dewayne – Possession of firearm after former felony conviction AFCF 2 or more Monroe, Zachary Isic – Burglary in the third degree Morton, Chance Jacob – Domestic Assault and Battery by strangulation Tapia, Roy – Attempt to prevent witness from testifying Whitehead, Ross Wayne – Burglary in the third degree AFCF 2 or more felonies Whitt, Dennis Wayne – Burglary in the first degree AFCF MISDEMEANORS Aldana, Bryan Jose – Driving a M/V while under the influence of drugs Cohran, Colin Michael – Driving under the influence by a person under 21 Cooper, Christopher John – Public Intoxication Crenwelge, David Samuel – Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Crenwelge, David Samuel – Obstructing officer Crenwelge, David Samuel – Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Eakers Jr, David Wayne – Public Intoxication Eaton, Weley James – Possession of controlled dangerous substance (methamphetamine) Fletcher, Fredrick Daniel – Driving with license suspended Fuentas, Angel Armando – Driving without a valid license Guya, Daniel Hakim –

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With Ultra-low Rates, Should You Invest in Bonds?

If you’ve been investing for many years and you’ve owned bonds, you’ve seen some pretty big changes on your financial statements.

In 2000, the average yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury security was about 6%; in 2010, it had dropped to slightly over 3%, and for most of 2020, it was less than 1%. That’s an enormous difference, and it may lead you to this question: With yields so low on bonds, why should you even consider them?

Of course, while the 10year Treasury note is an important benchmark, it doesn’t represent the returns on any bonds you could purchase. Typically, longer-term bonds, such as those that mature in 20 or 30 years, pay higher rates to account for inflation and to reward you for locking up your money for many years.

But the same downward trend can be seen in these longer-term bonds, too – in 2020, the average 30-year Treasury bond yield was only slightly above 1.5%.

Among other things, these numbers mean that investors of 10 or 20 years ago could have gotten some reasonably good income from investment-grade bonds.

But today, the picture is different. (Higher-yield bonds, sometimes known as “junk” bonds, can offer more income but carry a higher risk of default.)

Nonetheless, while rates are low now, you may be able to employ a strategy that can help you in any interest-rate environment.

You can build a bond “ladder” of individual bonds that mature on different dates. When market interest rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds earning higher yields (and long-term yields, while fluctuating, are expected to rise in the future). When interest rates rise, your maturing bonds can be reinvested at these new, higher levels. Be

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sure you evaluate whether a bond ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances.

Furthermore, bonds can provide you with other benefits. For one thing, they can help diversify your portfolio, especially if it’s heavily weighted toward stocks.

Also, stock and bond prices often (although not always) move in opposite directions, so if the stock market goes through a down period, the value of your bonds may rise. And bonds are usually less volatile than stocks, so they can have a “calming” effect on your portfolio.

Plus, if you hold your bonds until maturity, you will get your entire principal back (providing the bond issuer doesn’t default, which is generally unlikely if you own investment-grade bonds), so bond ownership gives you a chance to preserve capital while still investing.

But if the primary reason you have owned bonds is because of the income they offer, you may have to look elsewhere during periods of ultra-low interest rates. For example, you could invest in dividend-paying stocks.

Some stocks have long track records of increasing dividends, year after year, giving you a potential source of rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that dividends can be increased, decreased or eliminated at any time.) Be aware, though, that stocks are subject to greater risks and market movements than bonds.

Ultimately, while bonds may not provide the income they did a few years ago, they can have a place in a long-term investment strategy. Consider how they might fit into yours.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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Four area teens were arrested after law enforcement investigated a shooting in Duncan on January 17.

According to court documents, a Duncan resident reported shots fired at his residence on Pecan Street in Duncan while his family, including an infant, was at home. Officers found a “large number” of bullet holes in the house and the vehicles parked outside.

According to documents filed by the investigator for the Sixth District Attorney’s Office and Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, the casings found at the scene indicated that both rifles and handguns were used in the shooting.

On the same date, Marlow Police Department received a report of a stolen 2020 four-door black Kia, which was found abandoned in a field northeast of Marlow the next day.

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7.62x39mm cartridge and a mask. The vehicle’s owner said that the Bluetooth information in the car had been changed to two different names.

The task force investigator was contacted by Marlow Police Department regarding a disturbance at a residence in Marlow that involved one of the possible shooting suspects. According to the investigator’s affidavit, the juvenile suspect admitted to stealing the vehicle and firing shots at the home in Duncan. The suspect identified two other juveniles that participated in the shooting as well as Austin Monrow Mathis, 18, of Marlow. The suspect stated that Mathis had used a cell phone to take video of the attack.

The juveniles were arrested and booked into Stephens County Jail as youthful offenders for Shooting with Intent to Kill. Mathis was also arrested and booked under the same charge. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9am on March 19.

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