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Goals set in manager search City councilors have approved a job description for the position that defines the qualities they hope to find in the next top administrator. The revised job description was cobbled together by a committee made up of Personnel Director Kelly Epperson and three city councilors. Story on Page 3A

County approves port’s Judge limits talk plan to purchase factory by lawyers, others Commissioners concerned about loss of property tax revenues By D.E. Smoot Phoenix Staff Writer

US to offer proof against Syria The Obama administration tries to bolster its case for possible military action against Syria within days, with intelligence agencies preparing to release intercepted communications aimed at proving Bashar Assad perpetrated a largescale chemical weapons attack on civilians. Story on Page 7A

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Port officials have taken the first steps necessary to secure a million-dollar community development block grant to help fund its acquisition of a Fort Gibson manufacturing site. Muskogee County commissioners approved plans that are part of the grant application process: a citizen participation plan and

an anti-displacement and relocation plan. But they questioned how the proposed acquisition would affect stakeholders who depend on the ad valorem tax revenue the property now generates. If the port acquires the former Simmons Metal Container plant, the property would be taken off the property tax rolls because it would be owned by a public trust. That would result in the loss of more than $22,000 a year in ad valorem taxes, more than half of which is designated for public education. “The phones started ringing pretty early when this

deal became public,” District 1 Commissioner Gene Wallace said. “I think it is positive this is being done, but stakeholders have a legitimate concern about what might happen as a result.” Dave Davis, special projects coordinator for the Muskogee City-County Port Authority, told commissioners steps are being taken to ensure that ad valorem tax recipients would lose no money. He said Whitlock Packaging, which would lease the Simmons site from the port authority for a warehouse if the (See PORT, 2A)

in Duncan killing Autopsy shows victim died from single shot Mike Smith CNHI News Service

DUNCAN — A judge has issued a gag order prohibiting attorneys and other parties involved in the fatal drive-by shooting case in Duncan from talking to the media or public about the matter. Also, the state medical examiner said Tuesday that Christopher Lane, the 22-year-old Aus-

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The Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, decides not to call witnesses or testify during his trial’s penalty phase, which is his last chance to plead for his life before the jury begins deliberating whether to sentence him to death.

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A motorcycle involved in a fatal wreck on U.S. 69 smolders as investigators work to find out what happened. The driver, Jessie Nail of Wagoner, died Tuesday when he struck a tractor-trailer rig that was crossing the highway north of the Arkansas River Bridge.

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tralian who was shot while jogging in Duncan on Aug. 16, was struck by a single bullet that collapsed his lungs, fractured two ribs and tore through his aorta and pulmonary artery, causing extensive bleeding. Authorities say Lane was shot in the back with a .22-caliber revolver. They say the three teens accused in the case targeted him at random. In his order dated Monday but filed Tuesday, Stephens County

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A Wagoner man was killed Tuesday after his motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer rig on U.S. 69. Jessie Nail, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene, just north of the Arkansas River Bridge, east of Muskogee in Wagoner County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash happened about 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of West 50th Street North and U.S. 69, the report states.

The red 1994 GMC tractor-trailer driven by Timothy Wheeler, 53, of Chouteau was going south. Wheeler legally turned east across the northbound lanes. Nail was driving the 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle north at high speed, and it struck the truck on the passenger side, just behind the cab, troopers said. Nail, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the intersection. The motorcycle (See ACCIDENT, 2A)

The truck bears damage from the collision.

Barresi says math-science program paying off Exam scores jump 55 percent after one year in state schools taking part in national initiative OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State School Superintendent Janet Barresi said Tuesday that students at the six Oklahoma schools participating in the National Math and Science Initiative program showed a 55 percent increase on advanced placement exam scores in math, sci-

ence and English after the first year of the program. “Our students are truly being prepared for the rigorous coursework they can expect in college,” Barresi said. “They’ve learned strategies in how to succeed ... how to take better notes, how to write better, Barresi critical thinking, how to communicate.” A score of three on the exams, which measure a student’s knowl-

edge in the subject area and are scored from one to five, is considered passing and eligible for college credit. The program, which costs an estimated $150,000 a year, is partially offset by financial support from private companies, NMSI senior regional director Dale Fleury said. About 550 students in Oklahoma are part of the national program. Tayshawnya Edwards, a senior at Midwest City High School, said tak(See STUDENTS, 2A)

Two Muskogee brothers say a Back to School Bash set for Saturday is their way of giving back to the community. Dathan Brooks, said his brother, Carnelle, came up with the idea for the bash, but he wanted to help. “I love kids, and I always wanted to give back to the community, let the kids have a good time,” said Carnelle Brooks, who owns Brooks Detailing. The Bash will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Elliott Park. Free hot dogs and cold drinks will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bash also will feature drawings for 50 backpacks. Angel’s Care Home Health is set to offer free cardiac assessments. The event also will have face painting, a dunk tank, a jumping booth and music from a live disc jockey. Carnelle Brooks said he’s noticed that a lot of children in the area do not have fathers or other support. “I want to encourage them to stay in school,” he said. “When I was in school, we didn’t have the opportunity to have some encouragement. I want to encourage them to do something for the community.” Brooks said he worked hard to get himself on track (See PROMOTER, 2A)

If you go WHAT: Back to School Bash. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Elliott Park on Altamont Street, north of Sadler Arts Academy, 800 Altamont St. EVENTS: Free hot dogs and beverages until 1 p.m. Face painting and other games.

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Defense attacks witness in Oklahoma campers’ killings ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The defense worked Tuesday to discredit a key witness in the capital murder trial of escaped Arizona convict John McCluskey, grilling one of his accomplices about his past murder conviction, their prison break and the role he played in the slayings of an Oklahoma couple while the

two were on the lam in New Mexico. Tracy Province was on the stand for a second day in the trial of his former bunkmate, who Province testified Monday was the triggerman in the Aug. 2, 2010, slayings of Gary and Linda Haas of Tecumseh, Okla. The retirees were car-

jacked for their pickup truck and trailer and forced to drive to a desolate spot along Interstate 40 in eastern New Mexico, where Province says McCluskey killed them. Province said he and another accomplice, Casslyn Welch, were outside the trailer when they heard gunshots ring out.

Province told the court Monday that he thought of his own parents when he heard the four shots. In the following days, he said, McCluskey apologized to him a number of times. “I felt that he actually meant it, but I didn’t want to think about it. I told him to shut the heck up because there was nothing we could do about it now,” Province said. Michael Burt, who is leading McCluskey’s defense, suggested Province tice is done for Lane and was “performing” for the juhis loved ones. The judge’s order bars ry and that his credibility parties in the case from was questionable given inmaking any extrajudicial comments about the case to the news media or in any other manner or forum “reasonably likely to be publicly disseminated or published in the news media.” General statements from the accused about their in- Continued from Page 1A nocence are still allowed, as are statements about deal goes through, has dates and times of court agreed to make payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. proceedings. Port Authority Director Mike Smith writes for the Scott Robinson also offered Duncan Banner. assurances, saying that if Whitlock Packaging is unable to honor its future obligation, the port will step in to fill the void. Under the proposed arrangement, he said, Whitlock would reimburse the port authority for the ad valorem taxes that Continued from Page 1A would be due if the property were on the county tax ing advanced placement rolls. But District Attorney courses while competing in basketball and track and Larry Moore questioned field was almost too much the legality of such an arrangement when there is at first. “It was hard, I wanted to no present obligation to pay back out once,” Edwards property taxes. The issue is said. “I didn’t want to go whether a tax-exempt pubhome and do four hours of lic trust has the legal cahomework and go to bed at pacity to enter into a con2 a.m. and still not be fin- tract such as the one proished.” posed by port officials, he She said teachers trained said. under the NMSI program Robinson said he believes helped her learn how to there is a legal precedent manage her time and com- for such an agreement. He plete the courses. Alex Tu, a senior at Carl Albert High School, said working with the program’s teachers helped him to Continued from Page 1A work independently. “It encourages you to think through problems caught fire and burned about 20 feet away. It smoland solve them,” Tu said. In addition to Carl Albert dered for several minutes and Midwest City, the pro- after emergency personnel gram is also in place at arrived. Wheeler, who was wearEisenhower, MacArthur, Lawton and Del City high ing a seat belt, was not inschools. Barresi said the jured, troopers said. The program will be added at truck bore the name of the Tulsa Memorial, U.S. Grant John A. Yates Trucking and Enid high schools next year. NMSI is a nonprofit organization created in 2007 by business, education and Continued from Page 1A science leaders. and now owns a business. “It was just working hard, dedication and perseverance to do better for myself,” he said, adding that he’s had the detailing

Judge says order is to ensure fairness Continued from Page 1A

Special District Court Judge Jerry Herberger bars parties, attorneys and their staff or employees, and agents from making public comments about the case outside of the courtroom. Stephens County District Attorney Jason Hicks requested the order. Irven Box, a well-known criminal defense attorney in Oklahoma City who is not involved in the case, said he would read inclusion of the word “agents” in the gag order to include law enforcement. Chancey Luna, 16, and James Edwards Jr., 15, are charged with first-degree murder and 17-year-old Michael Dewayne Jones is charged with use of a vehicle in the discharge of a firearm and accessory to murder after the fact. Not guilty pleas were automatically entered in their case last week.

Herberger said in his order there is a reasonable likelihood that both the state’s and the defendants’ rights to a fair trial would be prejudiced without a gag order. He wrote that all possible alternatives — including a highly scrutinized jury-selection process, cautionary instructions, change of venue, a continuance and a possible jury sequestration, “would undoubtedly help but would not assure a fair trial in this matter.” The fatal shooting has not only made big news in Duncan, the rest of Oklahoma and nationally, but internationally as well, and not only in Australia. Hicks and Duncan Police Chief Danny Ford have been inundated from the beginning with media questions and interview requests about the shooting. Hicks said last week that lost in all the media attention has been his primary focus — ensuring that jus-

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consistent statements he made to investigators following the slayings. Burt said prosecutors implied Province was college educated, God-fearing and a “straight-laced guy.” “The government has clearly put a halo around this individual,” Burt said Tuesday. Prosecutor Greg Fouratt dismissed Burt’s concerns, saying he presented evidence Monday that Province was no angel. He pointed to Province’s 24 felony convictions, his time spent bouncing around prisons in Arizona, and

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offered as an example a similar agreement with Capella Healthcare, which makes payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes on property it leases from the city. “Whitlock is going to reimburse us, and we are going to make payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes,” Robinson said. “We are going to pay just as if we were a tax-paying entity.” Fort Gibson Schools Superintendent Derald Glover, whose district could stand to lose nearly $13,000 a year if the port acquires the former Simmons facility, said he is confident an arrangement will be worked out. “We’ve been in consultation with the port and with Gene Wallace, and we have been assured the port would replace that lost ad valorem tax revenue,” Glover said. “We had a representative at the meeting. We trust they will do what they need to do.” The port authority’s plans to buy the former

Simmons plant is contingent upon its ability to secure a community development block grant for $1 million. If the grant is approved, the City of Muskogee Foundation has agreed to lend $2.25 million to the port authority to fund the $3.25 million land deal. Whitlock would lease the former Simmons plant from the port, freeing space at its facility “for a new line of business.” The deal would result with Whitlock investing $9 million in new equipment and creating 31 jobs that pay above-average wages. The foundation loan, if needed, would be repaid by the port authority over 13 years at an annual interest rate of 4 percent. A public hearing regarding the port authority’s grant application is scheduled during the county commissioners’ Sept. 3 meeting. Reach D.E. Smoot at (918) 684-2901 or dsmoot @muskogeephoenix.com.

Accident still under investigation company of Wagoner on its side. The truck had a large dent behind its cab on the passenger side. It’s not clear whether the truck was on its way to the nearby Muskogee Sand Co., but the vehicle’s cab indicated that the trucking company delivered sand, gravel and topsoil.

Traffic was reduced to one lane northbound just past the bridge for more than an hour as crews cleared the scene. Troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision, the report states. Reach Thad Ayers at (918) 684-2903 or tayers @muskogeephoenix.com.

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OUR Council refines manager job description AREA By D.E. Smoot

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Rape of student reported at MHS Police are investigating a reported rape involving two juveniles at Muskogee High School. Muskogee Police Cpl. Michael Mahan said officers received a call about 1:15 p.m. Monday from the school, where a 14-yearold female student reportedly was assaulted by a 15-year-old male student. Names were not released because the alleged case involves juveniles, Mahan said. The students did know each other. No arrests have been made.

Bacone president on leave while wife ill Bacone College President Dr. Robert Duncan will go on medical leave effective Tuesday to take care of his wife, according to a memo written by Dr. Robert K. Brown, executive vice president and dean of faculty at Bacone. The memo did not disclose how long Duncan would be on leave. According to the memo, Brown will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the college during Duncan’s absence. “Prior to his leave, Duncan will focus exclusively on enrollment and development activities,” according to the memo.

Emergency manager elected to state post Muskogee County Emergency Management Director Jeff Smith was elected to serve as northeast district vice president of the Oklahoma Smith Emergency Management Association. OEMA is made up of emergency managers that represent the state, county, municipalities and tribes across the state. OEMA officers serve the organization on a volunteer basis and dedicate a lot of personal time to further the association’s objectives. The organization’s mission is “to minimize the effects of attack, technological and natural disasters upon preparedness, and by coordinating emergency response and disaster recovery operations.” Smith, who was elected northeast district vice president earlier this month during OEMA’s annual conference, will serve a year in that capacity.

Muskogee scholar enters Sigma Nu Oklahoma State University student Kyle Sikes of Muskogee has been awarded membership in the Alpha Chapter Affiliate Program of Sigma Nu fraternity. To be selected for the Alpha Chapter Affiliate Program, the applicant must uphold the ideals of Sigma Nu and influence others to do the same. Each academic year, up to 10 outstanding graduating seniors are awarded membership into the Alpha Chapter Affiliate Program. Sikes served the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter as lieutenant commander, LEAD chairman, and recorder while maintaining a 3.5 GPA as an honors biology major. Sikes was vice president of the Arts and Sciences Student Council, treasurer of the Blue Key Honor Society, and secretary of Phi Eta Sigma. In 2012, Sikes was named Sigma Nu’s LEAD Chairman of the Year and was chosen as one of five men to serve as homecoming royalty. Sikes, a Hilldale High School graduate, will enter dental school this fall.

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Armed with a revised job description, Muskogee’s elected leaders appear ready to begin in earnest their search for Muskogee’s next city manager. City councilors approved on Monday a job description for the position that defines the qualities they hope to find in the next top administrator. The revised job description was cobbled together by a committee made up of Personnel Director Kelly Epperson and three city councilors. Epperson said the document, which was reviewed by the city’s legal department, meshes parts of a description approved last year with what committee members liked in similar documents adopted by other municipalities. The description also tracks city charter

provisions in terms that are more user-friendly without the legalese. Ward II Councilor James Gulley, one of the committee members who worked on the revised job description, said nothing was eliminated from the old document. Three or four provisions, however, were added. “When you make changes like these you want to reflect back and make sure you are looking for the right things,” Gulley said. “One of the things we did include and change is that we are expecting the new city manager to create a positive atmosphere with all the employees.” Gulley said he and his colleagues understand the city manager and employees must maintain a business relationship. But that relationship should remain cordial with regard to labor relations, contract negotiations and collective

bargaining. Ward III Councilor Randy Howard, who also worked on the committee, said the new job description also broadens the scope of duties that will be expected from the next city manager. Howard said there is some expectation that whoever succeeds former City Manager Greg Buckley, who accepted city councilors’ offer to accept his resignation effective July 30, will have some expertise in retail development. “With everything we have going on right now, we have a lot of things on the cusp of breaking wide open,” Howard said. “When you look at retail development, that is what Muskogee needs to boost sales tax revenue and spur economic development in other areas.” Other additions to the revised job description for city manager

include regular inspections of all city facilities and operations along with regular reports of those findings to city councilors. Another addition includes a notation of the meetings a city manager is required to attend as part of his or her regular duties. Both Gulley and Howard said they are eager to get the search for a new city manager under way. They also agreed the search process should be methodical and precise to ensure the next city manager will be “a good fit for Muskogee.” “We don’t really want to rush this,” Gulley said. “We want to take our time and find the right guy.” The vacancy already has been posted with the Oklahoma Municipal League. Reach D.E. Smoot at (918) 6842901 or dsmoot@muskogeephoenix. com.

Collision sends 2 women to hospital At least two women were injured in a two-vehicle collision at 22nd and Arline streets Tuesday afternoon, said Officer Richard Brown of the Muskogee Police Department. Darlene Willmon, 56, and Rebecca Steward, 30, both of Muskogee, were taken by ambulance to EASTAR Health System. The women were transported with non-life threatening injuries, said a spokeswoman for the Muskogee County Emergency Medical Service. Brown said a white Kia Sorento, driven by Willmon, was driving westbound on Arline when it crossed the center line and struck a brown Chevrolet Malibu being driven eastbound on Arline by Steward. It is unknown whether the occupants of the vehicles were wearing their seat belts. Both vehicles had airbags, and both deployed.

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Emergency workers examine the scene of a two-vehicle collision Tuesday in a neighborhood intersection.ˇ

UKB loses round in effort to keep casino open By Teddye Snell CNHI News Service

The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma has learned that it lost its request to stay an injunction that would prevent its casino from closing Friday. Judges Paul Kelly and Neil Gorsuch for the U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit ruled the UKB failed to prove its likelihood of success upon appeal. The court also said Monday the tribe couldn’t prove it would suffer irreparable harm if the stay isn’t granted, or that public interest would be harmed, according to court documents. On Aug. 12, the Cherokee Nation was granted its request for an injunction and temporary restraining

order to prevent the Bureau of Indian Affairs from placing into trust the 2.5 acres upon which the UKB Casino sits. The UKB has appealed that order. The Cherokee Nation is bound by its Constitution to prevent any other tribe from taking land into trust within its 14-county jurisdiction. Trust status for the land is a requirement of an agreement entered into by the UKB and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office to keep the business open and was to be acquired no later than this Friday. According to Diane Clay, spokeswoman for Pruitt’s office, the appeal is moving forward, but the deadline remains the same. “Per the agreement with

the state, the casino must close at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30, if the land is not taken into trust or the tribe does not receive other relief from the court,” Clay said. “If the casino closes, they can keep the machines in the building for 30 days until the companies that own them can pick them up.” Thousands of visitors are expected in Tahlequah this weekend for the Cherokee National Holiday and Labor Day weekend. The UKB has announced its offices will be closed from Friday until Monday. Last June, the UKB and Pruitt’s office signed an agreement requiring trust status for the land and payment of $2 million in damages for operating the business without a compact.

“If the deadline is reached without the land being placed into trust, the payments to the state will cease,” Clay said. “To date, the UKB has paid nearly $600,000 to the state.” The casino at 2450 S. Muskogee Ave. has about 150 employees and fund the paychecks of more than 70 government employees. On July 31, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker offered the UKB a couple of options to keep its gaming operations afloat. Cherokee Nation Communications Director Amanda Clinton said the offers remain open. The first option is for the Department of the Interior to take the existing plot of land into trust on behalf of the Cherokee Nation, and for the Cherokee Na-

tion to immediately sign a 99-year lease with the UKB, with an automatic renewal clause, which would allow the UKB to continue gaming operations. Under that pact, the UKB would retain the profits and its employee base. The second option is to arrange for the UKB gaming facility to move its existing operation to an acreage of land the Cherokee Nation already has in trust for gaming purposes near the junction of Oklahoma 82 and U.S. 62, south of Tahlequah. Under this option, the Cherokee Nation would sign a 99-year renewable lease for the UKB to conduct a comparable gaming operation to its current facility. Teddye Snell writes for the Tahlequah Daily Press.

Libraries offer magazines Work starts on OSB Walk of Honor online free to cardholders Eastern Oklahoma District Library System is offering cardholders the chance to read 47 magazines for free, according to a media release. The magazines, from National Geographic to Good Housekeeping, are delivered on e-readers, tablets, iPhones or computers. Cardholders have unlimited free access to the magazines from wherever they have Internet access. Because the magazines are read on computers, iPhones and tablets, readers can easily increase the size of type.

The service was made available to EODLS cardholders effective July 1. For EODLS users, the service requires a free account to browse and subscribe online. Those magazines are then delivered to a reader app on a computer or mobile device. Anyone in Delaware, Sequoyah, Adair, Muskogee, Cherokee, and McIntosh counties may get a free library card with EODLS and then use it to open an account with Zinio from the library’s web page, www.eodls.lib.ok.us/ft_gibson.html.

Blood drive Friday at Arrowhead The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Friday in the Sears court of Arrowhead Mall, 501 S. Main St. All presenting blood donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt (while supplies last.) Presenting donors will have a chance

to win a Dallas Cowboys Stadium tour trip that includes one night at Candlewood Suites in Arlington, two tickets to Hurricane Harbor and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. To schedule an appointment: (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767).

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Workers with A-Plus Concrete prepare the frame Tuesday for the Oklahoma School for the Blind Alumni Walk of Honor. The school’s panther sculpture will be part of the walk, which will honor OSB superintendents and will feature two flag poles as well. Completion is scheduled for September 2014. People may buy bricks to honor a loved one associated with OSB, said Jeanne Meyer, an OSB volunteer. She said bricks are $40 each, $70 for two or $100 for three. For details, call Meyer at (918) 781-8200.

Business/Nation Sierra Nevada was a tinderbox Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

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Drought, fire suppression primed forest for current blaze SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unnaturally long intervals between wildfires and years of drought primed the Sierra Nevada for the conflagration chewing up the rugged landscape on the edge of Yosemite National Park, forestry experts say. The fire had ravaged 282 square miles by Tuesday, the biggest in the Sierra’s recorded history and one of the largest on record in California. Containment increased to 20 percent, but the number of destroyed structures rose to 101 and 4,500 structures remained threatened. The types of lost buildings were

not specified. Firefighters were making stands at Tuolumne City and other mountain communities. The blaze was just 40 acres when it was discovered Aug. 17 near a road in Stanislaus National Forest, but firefighters had no chance of stopping it then. Fueled by thick forest floor vegetation in steep river canyons, it exploded to 10,000 acres 36 hours later, then to 54,000 acres and 105,620 acres within two days. On its 11th day it had surpassed 179,400 acres, becoming the seventh-largest California wildfire in records dating to 1932. Federal forest ecologists say that historic policies of fire suppression to protect Sierra timber interests left a century’s worth of fuel in the fire’s path. “That’s called making the

woodpile bigger,” said Hugh Safford, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service in California. Two years of drought and a constant slow warming across the Sierra Nevada also worked to turn the Rim Fire into an inferno. For years forest ecologists have warned that Western wildfires will only get worse. “Every year the summer temperatures are a little warmer, hence the conditions for burning are a little more auspicious,” Safford said. “People can deny it all they want, but it’s happening. Every year the fuels are a little bit drier.” The Rim Fire’s exponential growth slowed only after it hit areas that had burned in the past two decades, and Safford says that shows the utility of pre-

scribed and natural burns that clear brush and allow wildfires to move rapidly without killing trees. “If you look at the Sierra Nevada as a whole, by far the largest portion hasn’t seen a fire since the 1910s and 1920s, which is very unnatural,” said Safford, the author of several papers on the increasing wildlife severity across California’s mountain ranges. “This one isn’t stopping for a while.” Since a 1988 fire affected nearly one third of Yellowstone National Park, forestry officials have begun rethinking suppression policies. Yosemite has adopted an aggressive plan of prescribed burns while allowing backcountry fires caused by lightning strikes to burn unimpeded as long as they don’t threaten park facilities.

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15,500 15,000 14,500 14,000

STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS NYSE

NYSE MKT

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) Name

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE)

Last Chg %Chg

GlbGeophy 2.65 PrUVxST rs 44.20 C-TrCVol rs 9.50 DirDGdBr s 24.96 Movado 41.99 AmiraNF n 8.81 FaOilBlSPBr 8.03 iPBetaAgri 44.86 BariPVix rs 16.53 CSVS2xVxM 5.74

+.40 +6.19 +1.27 +2.90 +3.99 +.82 +.73 +3.48 +1.24 +.43

Name

+17.8 +16.3 +15.4 +13.1 +10.5 +10.3 +10.0 +8.4 +8.1 +8.1

DxIndiBl rs DxGldBll rs Lentuo DmRsBW SunTr wtA NBGrce rs M&T Bk wt ARC Docu TCF Fn wt BrownShoe

+.35 +.11 +.12 +.30 +.36 +.21 +.11 +.89 +.20 +.12

+8.1 +5.6 +5.6 +5.4 +5.2 +4.8 +4.8 +3.5 +3.0 +2.7

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE)

Last Chg %Chg 29.86 84.49 3.69 5.38 8.00 3.70 40.76 4.49 2.40 21.58

Last Chg %Chg

PyramidOil 4.70 AlexcoR g 2.09 SaratogaRs 2.28 Reeds 5.82 Daxor 7.34 FieldPnt 4.60 Tucows g 2.41 PacGE pfB 26.52 MexcoEn 6.71 Medgenics 4.32

LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) Name

NASDAQ

Name

Last Chg %Chg

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-6.20 -17.2 -13.03 -13.4 -.46 -11.1 -.59 -9.9 -.85 -9.6 -.39 -9.5 -4.11 -9.2 -.45 -9.1 -.24 -9.1 -2.12 -8.9

GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) Name

Last Chg %Chg

CatalystPh 2.01 +.59 +41.5 HiTchPhm 42.99 +7.78 +22.1 JetPay 3.75 +.65 +21.0 DS Hlthcre 2.05 +.25 +13.9 ChiCmCr n 11.05 +1.25 +12.8 StarBulk rs 7.97 +.77 +10.7 Stereotaxs 3.95 +.35 +9.7 Akorn 18.02 +1.58 +9.6 PrognicsPh 5.69 +.48 +9.2 ParagSh rs 6.95 +.56 +8.8

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Last Chg %Chg

AsdBan wt B Comm IntrntGold ZionsB wt20 ZionB wt18 AgiosPh n Spherix rs BostPrv wt Penford Galectin wt

2.02 11.07 5.05 5.27 3.54 22.65 12.00 4.22 12.86 4.20

-.50 -2.33 -.92 -.96 -.50 -2.95 -1.55 -.52 -1.57 -.49

-19.8 -17.4 -15.4 -15.4 -12.4 -11.5 -11.4 -11.0 -10.9 -10.4

MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) MOST ACTIVE ($1 OR MORE) Name

Vol (00) Last Chg

Name

S&P500ETF BkofAm iShEMkts Penney SPDR Fncl BariPVix rs MktVGold AMD GenElec iShJapan

1363534 1188679 851121 745329 699957 687272 608785 509449 508101 470855

AlldNevG 110763 NwGold g 71173 NovaGld g 39535 InovioPhm 33392 B2gold g 32870 NA Pall g 22717 Uranerz 21680 GtPanSilv g 21203 VantageDrl 19229 Organovo 18968

163.33 -2.67 14.11 -.38 37.36 -.88 13.17 -.18 19.45 -.49 16.53 +1.24 29.10 -1.31 3.39 -.19 23.18 -.43 11.07 -.12

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+.10 -.48 -.10 -.07 -.19 -.07 -.14 +.01 -.02 -.06

Name

Vol (00) Last Chg

Facebook Microsoft SiriusXM MicronT Intel PwShs QQQ BlackBerry TeslaMot DryShips Groupon

725183 562585 437979 381588 367650 367588 205623 172467 170050 162052

39.64 -1.70 33.26 -.89 3.56 -.11 13.18 -.60 22.19 -.08 75.14 -1.57 10.03 -.39 167.01 +2.79 2.44 +.03 9.89 -.39

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YTD Div Yld PE Last Chg %chg

AT&T Inc NY 1.80 AMD NY ... AlcatelLuc NY ... Allstate NY 1.00 Altria NY 1.92 AEP NY 1.96 AutoZone NY ... AvisBudg Nasd ... BkofAm NY .04 BariPVix rs NY ... BarrickG NY .20 Beam Inc NY .90 BlackBerry Nasd ... BlockHR NY .80 ChesEng NY .35 Chevron NY 4.00 Citigroup NY .04 CocaCola NY 1.12 ConocoPhil NY 2.76 CooperTire NY .42 Corning NY .40 CSVelIVST NY ... CSVS2xVx rs NY ... DeltaAir NY .24 Dillards NY .24 Dover NY 1.50 DryShips Nasd ... ExxonMbl NY 2.52 Facebook Nasd ... FordM NY .40 GenElec NY .76 Goodyear Nasd ... HewlettP NY .58 HonwllIntl NY 1.64 iShBrazil NY 1.36 iShJapan NY .15 iShChinaLC NY .93 iShEMkts NY .77 iS Eafe NY 1.76 iShR2K NY 1.75 IDEX NY .92 Intel Nasd .90 IBM NY 3.80 JPMorgCh NY 1.52 KimbClk NY 3.24 Kinross g NY ...

5.3 ... ... 2.1 5.6 4.6 ... ... .3 ... 1.0 1.5 ... 2.8 1.3 3.4 .1 2.9 4.2 1.4 2.8 ... ... 1.3 .3 1.8 ... 2.9 ... 2.5 3.3 ... 2.6 2.1 3.2 1.4 2.7 2.1 2.9 1.7 1.5 4.1 2.1 3.0 3.5 ...

25 ... ... 11 17 17 16 15 25 ... ... 25 ... 18 ... 9 12 20 11 8 11 ... ... 8 10 16 ... 9 ... 11 17 16 ... 20 ... ... ... ... ... ... 21 12 13 8 20 ...

33.69 3.39 2.57 47.82 33.99 42.77 419.12 27.27 14.11 16.53 19.72 61.42 10.03 28.30 26.02 118.81 48.24 38.15 66.02 31.00 14.22 24.20 1.96 19.11 75.86 85.25 2.44 86.82 39.64 15.88 23.18 19.01 21.99 79.25 42.50 11.07 35.08 37.36 60.08 100.76 59.62 22.19 182.74 50.60 93.53 5.64

-.13 -.19 -.14 -.93 -.06 +.12 -2.30 -1.30 -.38 +1.24 -.71 -.57 -.39 -.70 -.33 -.03 -1.36 +.03 -.29 -.50 -.53 -2.08 +.25 -1.16 -1.85 -1.84 +.03 -.27 -1.70 -.53 -.43 +.37 -.28 -1.80 -.54 -.12 -.60 -.88 -1.04 -2.42 -1.64 -.08 -2.00 -1.20 -1.00 -.26

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YTD Div Yld PE Last Chg %chg

Name

Level3 LaPac Lowes MktVGold McDnlds MicronT Microsoft Mohawk NOilVarco NokiaCp OGE Egy s OcciPet ONEOK OwensIll ParkDrl Penney PepsiCo Petrobras Pfizer PhilipMor PwShs QQQ Prudentl RadioShk RegionsFn Ryder S&P500ETF SearsHldgs SiriusXM Sprint n StageStrs SPDR Fncl StarwdHtl StifelFin Tenneco TerraNitro TeslaMot ThermoFis UnionPac VangEmg WalMart WellsFargo Wendys Co Weyerhsr WmsCos

NY ... NY ... NY .72 NY .46 NY 3.08 Nasd ... Nasd .92 NY ... NY 1.04 NY ... NY .84 NY 2.56 NY 1.52 NY ... NY ... NY ... NY 2.27 NY .27 NY .96 NY 3.40 Nasd .94 NY 1.60 NY ... NY .12 NY 1.36 NY 3.33 Nasd ... Nasd .05 NY ... NY .50 NY .31 NY 1.25 NY ... NY ... NY 16.45 Nasd ... NY .60 NY 3.16 NY 1.56 NY 1.88 NY 1.20 Nasd .20 NY .88 NY 1.47

... ... 1.6 1.6 3.2 ... 2.8 ... 1.4 ... 2.3 2.9 2.9 ... ... ... 2.9 1.9 3.4 4.0 1.3 2.1 ... 1.3 2.4 2.0 ... ... ... 2.6 1.6 2.0 ... ... 7.8 ... .7 2.1 4.2 2.6 2.9 2.6 3.2 4.1

... 9 23 ... 17 ... 13 31 14 ... 21 16 31 30 ... ... 19 ... 14 16 ... 26 ... 12 13 ... ... 51 ... 16 ... 19 16 10 12 ... 25 17 ... 14 11 ... 25 40

22.24 14.75 46.00 29.10 94.84 13.18 33.26 120.15 73.15 3.99 35.69 87.35 51.79 28.99 5.85 13.17 79.06 14.17 28.00 84.11 75.14 74.57 3.23 9.47 57.09 163.33 40.58 3.56 6.75 18.98 19.45 63.10 39.35 45.65 210.24 167.01 88.83 153.59 37.22 72.86 41.11 7.59 27.33 36.12

-.72 -3.8 -.40 -23.7 -.99 +29.5 -1.31 -37.3 -.47 +7.5 -.60 +107.9 -.89 +24.5 -4.14 +32.8 -.19 +7.0 -.18 +1.0 -.35 +26.8 -.57 +14.0 -.19 +21.1 -1.32 +36.3 +.01 +27.2 -.18 -33.2 -.63 +15.5 -.39 -27.2 -.03 +11.6 -.30 +.6 -1.57 +15.4 -3.27 +39.8 -.19 +52.4 -.35 +32.7 -1.88 +14.3 -2.67 +14.7 +1.24 -1.9 -.11 +23.2 -.16 +21.6 -.71 -23.4 -.49 +18.7 -2.35 +10.0 -.89 +23.1 -1.30 +30.0 -3.39 -1.8 +2.79 +393.1 -1.53 +39.3 -2.94 +22.2 -.99 -16.4 -.17 +6.8 -1.28 +20.3 -.39 +61.5 -.63 -1.8 -.10 +10.3

AGRICULTURE FUTURES Open

High

Low

Settle Chg

CORN 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Sep 13 Dec 13 Mar 14 May 14 Jul 14 Sep 14 Dec 14

515 499.75 511.50 519.25 524.25 525 525

519.25 504.25 515.75 523 527.75 526 528.25

498.75 485.50 498 505.75 510.75 512 515

499.75 -16 486.25-14.25 498.75-13.75 506.25-13.75 511.50-13.50 512.25-10.75 515.75-10.75

SOYBEANS 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Sep 13 1425 1449 Nov 13 1387 1409.50 Jan 14 1385 1406 Mar 14 1351 1371.50 May 14 1315.50 1335.75 Jul 14 1315 1330 Aug 14 1301.75 1301.75

1412 1368 1362.75 1331.50 1301.50 1297.25 1280

1414-13.75 1370.50 -19 1365.50-21.50 1335.75-17.25 1307.75 -11 1302.75-11.75 1280.50-13.75

WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Sep 13 Dec 13 Mar 14 May 14 Jul 14 Sep 14 Dec 14

654.25 666.50 679 685 679 686.50 701

657.75 670.25 681.75 688.50 682.25 692.25 704.50

648.50 660.75 673 679.50 674.75 686.25 693

650.75 -4 663.75 -3 675.50 -3.25 682.75 -3 677 -3.50 687 -2.75 698.25 -3

CATTLE 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Aug 13

123.20

122.95 122.95 -.45

Oct 13 Dec 13 Feb 14 Apr 14 Jun 14 Aug 14

Open

High

Low

127.10 130.17 131.35 132.55 127.00 125.90

127.15 130.17 131.45 132.60 127.15 126.00

126.60 124.80 131.20 132.45 127.00 125.85

126.72 129.77 131.20 132.57 127.02 125.90

Settle Chg -.43 -.40 -.37 -.25 -.10 -.15

85.62 82.70 82.45 85.20 89.00 91.10 89.85

86.57 83.55 85.47 85.80 89.55 91.47 90.15

+.55 +.48 +.27 +.35 +.45 +.12 +.70

HOGS-Lean 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Oct 13 Dec 13 Feb 14 Apr 14 May 14 Jun 14 Jul 14

85.87 82.95 85.05 85.40 89.00 91.50 89.85

86.85 83.82 85.57 85.85 89.55 91.60 90.15

MONEY RATES Last Pvs Week

Prime Rate Discount Rate Federal Funds Rate Treasuries 3-month 6-month 5-year 10-year 30-year

3.25 0.75 .00-.25

0.04 0.06 1.52 2.71 3.69

0.04 0.07 1.54 2.82 3.85

Tables show seven most current contracts for each future. Grains traded on Chicago Board of Trade; livestock on Chicago Mercantile Exchange; and cotton on New York Cotton Exchange.

MUTUAL FUNDS Name

Obj

PIMCO TotRetIs Vanguard TotStIdx Vanguard InstIdxI Vanguard TotStIAdm Vanguard 500Adml Fidelity Contra American Funds IncAmerA m American Funds GrthAmA m American Funds CapIncBuA m Vanguard InstPlus Vanguard TotStIIns American Funds CpWldGrIA m American Funds InvCoAmA m Dodge & Cox Stock Vanguard WelltnAdm FrankTemp-Franklin IncomeA m

CI LB LB LB LB LG MA LG IH LB LB WS LB LV MA CA

Total Assets ($Mlns) NAV 164,056 93,900 80,847 75,996 73,045 67,132 63,967 63,957 62,837 62,099 53,837 50,867 50,666 49,334 47,696 47,691

10.70 41.24 149.78 41.26 150.77 88.47 19.20 39.79 54.92 149.79 41.26 40.54 34.65 145.65 63.58 2.30

Total Return/Rank 4-wk 12-mo 5-year -0.6 -3.2 -3.4 -3.2 -3.4 -2.1 -2.6 -2.3 -2.6 -3.4 -3.2 -2.0 -2.6 -2.9 -2.3 -1.7

-0.8/B +19.7/B +18.2/C +19.9/B +18.2/C +16.9/C +11.7/B +22.1/A +8.5/B +18.2/C +19.9/B +17.7/C +18.4/C +27.1/A +13.5/A +10.9/A

+7.0/A +7.7/A +7.3/B +7.8/A +7.3/B +7.6/B +7.4/A +6.2/C +4.9/C +7.3/B +7.9/A +4.7/C +6.5/C +7.0/B +7.8/A +7.5/A

Pct Min Init Load Invt NL1,000,000 NL 3,000 NL5,000,000 NL 10,000 NL 10,000 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL200,000,000 NL5,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 2,500 NL 50,000 4.25 1,000

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV - Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar. Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week.Gainers and Losers must be worth at least $2 to be listed in tables at left. Most Actives must be worth at least $1. Volume in hundreds of shares. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

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Gas prices down for holiday OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma motorists will pay less for fuel during the long Labor Day weekend than they did a year ago. AAA Oklahoma says Tuesday’s national average price for regular gasoline is $3.54 per gallon. But the average price in Oklahoma is about $3.45

per gallon. That’s 16 cents less than last year’s $3.61 per gallon. Tuesday’s national average price is nine cents less than a month ago and 21 cents less than the same day last year. AAA projects that about 400,000 Oklahomans will travel more than 50 miles

from home during the holiday, a 3.7 percent increase over 2012. Eighty-five percent of them will be using private motor vehicless. Nationwide, AAA says 34.1 million Americans will travel over the holiday, a 4.2 percent increase from last year’s 32.7 million travelers.

DEQ says swimmers should pay close attention to local water conditions and obey posted signs and follow their recommendations.

foot facility is expected to open in November and will operate for two years while a permanent structure is built, The Norman Transcript reported Tuesday. Members of the Norman Regional Hospital Authority said the building is not a trailer or a portable classroom, but a facility outfitted with all the typical hospital equipment. It will be 200 feet long and 64 feet wide with 10,880 square feet of usable space. It will have a trauma room, a triage room and six treatment rooms as well as a lab, ultrasound, X-ray, CT and other support services. Joplin, Mo., also set up a temporary hospital following the EF5 tornado that hit the town in 2011. That full-scale hospital facility is being disassembled, and the same company that did the work there will provide Moore’s temporary medical structure. The permanent hospital is in the planning stages, with focus groups meeting with government, business, school and community leaders.

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Bell ringing programs to mark historic day OKLAHOMA CITY — A bell ringing ceremony is planned at the Oklahoma History Center in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech 50 years ago in Washington. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the center’s Walter Plaza. An Oklahoman who participated in the 1963 March on Washington, Ayanna Najuma, will speak. State Rep. Anastasia Pittman, the chairwoman of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus, says she was asked by Gov. Mary Fallin’s office to put on the event. Oklahoma City NAACP branch President Garland Pruitt is expected to discuss the 1965 Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. A 2:30 p.m. bell-ringing ceremony also will take place in Tulsa.

DEQ urges caution on untreated waters

Girl, 4, killed by car in school parking lot TULSA — A 4-year-old girl was struck and killed Tuesday in the parking lot of a school. Police said the girl was at Park Elementary when she was struck by a car about 3 p.m. Tulsa Public Schools spokesman Chris Payne told KOTV the girl was with her mother as they picked up another child. The girl reportedly ran to where cars come into the parking lot and was hit.

Temporary hospital for Moore in works NORMAN — A temporary hospital building is scheduled to open this fall in Moore, which is beginning to rebuild after a violent tornado raked the town in May. The nearly 11,000 square-

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Deaths Death notices are pub- Chapel, Wagoner, Mallett lished free of charge. Paid Funeral Home, Wagoner. obituaries appear below. PORUM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; COOK, Dicky Monty, 88, died Saturday. Services pending, ShipLOCAL manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muskogee Cremation ANDERSON, Jonah, 95, and Funeral Service. retired, died Tuesday. SerTAHLEQUAH â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JOHNvices pending, Bradley Fam- SON, Eleonore E., 67, certiily Funeral and Cremation fied nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide, died SunService of Muskogee. day. Services 10 a.m. ThursBOWLEY, Kenneth L., day, Box Cemetery, Vian, 56, Brockway Glass supervi- Green Country Funeral sor, died Monday. Services 2 Home, Tahlequah. p.m. Friday, Church 4:18, WAGONER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JONES, Cornerstone Funeral Home Orville â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pete,â&#x20AC;? 80, race and Crematory. horse trainer, died Sunday. DOBSON, Wanda Kay, Services 11 a.m. Friday, 66, nurse medication aide, Twin Oaks Baptist Church, died Saturday. Services 10 Wagoner, Shipman Funeral a.m. today, Bradley Belltow- Home and Crematory, Wager Chapel, Bradley Family oner. Funeral and Cremation Service of Muskogee. LOCAL TIES STERLING, John Kenneth, 66, Incor director, died BOKOSHE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MARTIN, Sunday. Services pending, Marty Livingston, 45, died Lescher-Millsap Funeral Aug. 22. Services 10 a.m. Home. Thursday, Monroe Cemetery WEIR, Joyce Ann, 70, Pavilion, Monroe, Evans & homemaker, died Sunday. Miller Funeral Home, Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Poteau. Cornerstone Funeral Home BROKEN ARROW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chapel, Cornerstone Funer- LONG, David â&#x20AC;&#x153;D.J.,â&#x20AC;? 35, al Home and Crematory. Southern Hills Country Club WOODARD-PREVOST, chef, died Aug. 20. Services Kathryn Louise, 78, AT&T 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pioneer supervisor, died Friday. Ser- Cemetery, Wagoner, Shipvices 2 p.m. Thursday, man Funeral Home and CreGrace Episcopal Church, matory, Wagoner. Shipmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muskogee CreCHOUTEAU â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CLARK, mation and Funeral Service. J.T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red,â&#x20AC;? 85, McDonnellDouglas machinist, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. today, AREA Hersman-Nichols Funeral FORT GIBSON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; RYKHome Chapel, HersmanER, Jeff Ray, 66, retired Army, died Aug. 23. Services Nichols Funeral Home, Wagoner. noon Friday, Fort Gibson CHOUTEAU â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SPAULDNational Cemetery, CornerING, Pat P., 87, stone Funeral Home and rancher/Mayes County DisCrematory, Muskogee. PORTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; GUILES, Cle- trict One equipment operator, died Sunday. Services 2 ta Mae, 89, homemaker, p.m. Thursday, First Baptist died Sunday. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. today, Mallett Funeral Church, Mazie, HersmanNichols Funeral Home, WagHome Chapel, Wagoner. oner. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Mallett Funeral Home DENVER, Colo. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ASH-

BRENER, Gale Anne, 57, Kaiser Permanente system analyst, died July 18. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Wagoner, Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home, Wagoner. DURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ROBISON, Robert Lee, 82, regional and district manager, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel, Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home. GENTRY, Ark. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WREATH, Robert G., 70, dispatcher, died Monday. Services pending, Green Country Funeral Home, Tahlequah. KINTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; EATON, Jerri Evette, 53, lab technician, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Faith Baptist Church, Lequire, King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. OKMULGEE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BARNETT, Frank, 86, retired civil service, died Monday. Services pending, House of Winn, Okmulgee. SALLISAW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; REPP, Wilma Darlene, 60, factory worker, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel, Sallisaw, Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home, Sallisaw. TULSA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; EASTOM, Judith K., 59, homemaker, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Friday, Mallett Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner, Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner. WICHITA, Kan. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WILLIAMS, Clara J., 90, died Monday. Services pending, Biglow-Bethea Funeral Directors, Wichita, Kan.

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CAMPBELL, Julia Byrd, 10 a.m., Coleman Cemetery,

Porum. (King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler) CLARK, J.T. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red,â&#x20AC;? 1 p.m., Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel, Wagoner. (Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home, Wagoner) DOBSON, Wanda Kay, 10 a.m., Bradley Belltower Chapel. (Bradley Family Funeral and Cremation Service, Muskogee) LONG, David â&#x20AC;&#x153;D.J.,â&#x20AC;? 11 a.m., Pioneer Cemetery, Wagoner. (Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory, Wagoner)

Muskogee County District Court This report reflects public records in the Muskogee County District Court at the courthouse. The reader should keep in mind that these are charges, and not evidence of guilt. Dispositions of the charges are published in subsequent reports. Many names are similar and in some cases identical to a person not being charged. When names are identical, the Phoenix will publish a disclaimer, which more completely identifies the person being charged.

Marriage license Samuel Edward Broyles, 30, of Fort Gibson and Paula Lee Richerson, 33, of Tahlequah.

Divorce decrees Steven Jason Anderson vs. Kara Leigh Anderson, incompatibility. Ruth Rochelle Williams-Anthony vs. Richard Anthony, incompatibility. Leslie Anne Daniel vs. Michael Anthony Daniel, incompatibility.

Protective orders Jill Lynn Fanning vs. Cody Allyn Haggard, Sept. 5. Ted Gum vs. Moni Gum, Sept. 3.

Donna Leigh Arney vs. Stanley Wayne Rice, Sept. 12. Angela Marie Gorne vs. Marvin Dale Reece, Sept. 10. Charity Hope Jackson vs. Jerry Don Smith, Sept. 5.

This report reflects public records at the Muskogee Police Department. Addresses are the location where the alleged crime occurred. Names are either the business where the alleged crime occurred or the reporting party, but they are not suspects.

Civil suits PNC Bank, et al. vs. Andrena Freeman, et al., foreclosure. Tulsa Adjustment Bureau vs. Suzanne Diamond, petition for judgment, $944.53. Autovest vs. Sean Coleman Stroble, petition for judgment, $13,157.05. Jessica D. Napier vs. Donald H. Medlock Jr., petition to determine parentage and establish child support. Mary McFarland vs. Jeremy Kirk, petition to determine parentage and establish child support. Starshema Hankins vs. Desi Lewis, petition to determine parentage and establish child support.

Small claims Sarah Brown vs. Willoman Brown, forcible entry and detainer, Sept. 11.

Initial appearances BOSWELL, Ralyn. Knowingly concealing stolen property. Preliminary hearing Sept. 9. Bond $5,000. STACY, Clint Durant. Leaving scene of accident involving injury. Preliminary hearing Sept. 5. Bond $15,000.

Revocation MORTON, Joseph Riley. Lewd molestation. Hearing Sept. 11. Bond $2,500.

Muskogee police reports Assaults 1000 W. Shawnee Bypass, Sunday, with a bottle.

1504 1/2 S. Fourth St., Aug. 15-21, verbal threats. 427 N. 17th St., Aug. 20, domestic. Second Street and Okmulgee Avenue, Monday, domestic, with a knife. 1235 Ash St., Monday, with a folding chair.

Burglaries 406 N. L St., Thursday-Friday, property removed from vehicle. 2406 Carolyn St., Monday, property reported stolen recovered.

Rape Undisclosed location, Monday, juvenile.

Thefts Christ for the World, 120 N. 14th St., unspecified date, vehicle. Western Motel, 410 N. 32nd St., Sunday-Monday, microwave removed from motel room. Armstrong Bank, 1215 W. Okmulgee Ave., Friday, check reported forged cashed. 301 N. Sixth St., Friday, wallet removed from vehicle. 4009 Sunset St., Monday, property removed from residence.

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Obituaries The items here are paid obituaries as received from Muskogeearea funeral homes.

Robert Lee Robison 1930 - 2013

Robert Lee Robison, 82, passed from this life Monday, August 26, 2013 at Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care, Denison, Texas. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home Chapel, Muskogee, Oklahoma at 11:00 A.M. with Deron Spoo officiating. Entombment will be at Memorial Park, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Bob was born September 3, 1930 at Okemah, Oklahoma to Gladys Opal McAlister Robison and Leroy Robison. He attended Oklahoma schools and began his career with the Army 11th Airborne Division at the age of 16. Bob enjoyed a successful career in sales, retiring from Lawson Products Inc. in 2007. Being a spiritual person, he worshipped and served with the First Baptist Church in Tulsa and later in Durant. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Vicki J. Foshee Robison; his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

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Surviving are his wife, Marian Vanderpool Massey Robison of Durant; a son, Terry Lee Robison and wife Reneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Robin Ann Robison and husband, Anthony Bass, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Christina Gabrielle Robison and companion, David Young, Fayetteville, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Matthew Lee Robison and Meredith Reneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Robison, both of Houston, Texas; also, two step-sons Mike Massey and wife, Dawnda, Shawnee, and Greg Massey and wife, Kay, of Durant; 13 stepgrandchildren; one brother, Laray Robison and wife, JoAnn, of Broken Arrow. Memorial donations may be made to National Veterans Foundation, 9841 Airport Blvd. Suite 418, Los Angeles, California, 90045, or Home Hospice, 505 W. Center Street, Sherman, Texas, 75090.

Mary Annette Sampson Bell 1937-2013

Mary Annette Sampson Bell, age 76, went to be with her Lord August 22, 2013 at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, with her husband Tim and son Jack at her side. Mary was born to Irwin E. Sampson and Helen H. Hunter July 8, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was pre-deceased by her parents and her first husband Jack Woodard, then sheriff of Polk County, Des Moines, Iowa. Mary is survived by her husband Tim Bell and her children: Cynthia Stanchak and husband Dave of Pittsburg, Pa and Jack A. Woodard of Muskogee, Ok. Mary leaves behind her grandchildren: Josh, Jake

and Taylor Woodard; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ellieâ&#x20AC;?, Hunter and Aubrey Stanchak. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren. She is survived by her special Aunt Mary Winnie of Iowa City and her daughters, Penny Rembolt and Cheri Maybon-Lampman. Additionally, Mary had a special bond with her 1st cousin â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJ.â&#x20AC;? (Dr. John Freie). In her final days Tim, Jack Woodard, Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Stephanie Bell, â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJ.â&#x20AC;? and wife Melody Freie, took special care of Mary as did her many friends and neighbors, as well as Dr. Paul Hobbs of Tahlequah. David and Cynthia Stanchak were always there for her worldly needs. Her son Jack was always there for her when the chips were down. Mary used to joke about being an â&#x20AC;&#x153;I-wegianâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a contraction of Iowan with Norwegian blood. She was blond, blue-eyed gem even unto death ... she was so honest and steeped in her faith that she had the courage to tell it like it is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even about herself as she battled hard times in life. Then she would give that â&#x20AC;&#x153;little chuckle.â&#x20AC;? Mary had a heart of gold and helped many people. She was a foster mother to many orphans through Luthern Social Services in her early adult life in Des Moines. Mary helped many in the AA programs. Beauty best describes Mary - inside and out. She was crowned a beauty queen in 1955 in Hawaii and then passed that beauty on to her daughter, Cynthia, who later became â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Iowaâ&#x20AC;? in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss

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USAâ&#x20AC;? contest. Although her main thrust was her inner beauty for which she will always be remembered. Mary truly loved Tim, her husband and her â&#x20AC;&#x153;rockâ&#x20AC;? during her two-year plus battle with lung cancer. Her relatives, children and grandchildren, and friends will miss that spunky little girl from Iowa immensely. In lieu of flowers and other gifts, donations can be made to Valley View Baptist Church, 310 No. Meigs, Ft. Gibson, Ok, 74434, 918351-9930, FBO(for the benefit) of Tim and Mary Bell. A memeorial service will be held on Thurs. 8/29/13, 11am at Valley View Church, Ft. Gibson, OK. A pending memorial service will also take place in Des Moines, Iowa.

John Kenneth (Ken) Sterling 1946-2013

On August 25, 2013 John Kenneth (Ken) Sterling left a host of beloved family members and friends to reunite with many beloved family members and friends in Heaven. He was born on November 15, 1946, in Dallas, Texas. Ken was raised in Dallas, Texas where he graduated from Kimball High School and attended East Texas State University for three years. His career began in Insurance, however later he received his calling to the Non-Profit sector, where he dedicated his life to the service and care for others, including: Genesis (a home for Abused and Neglected Children, The American Red Cross, and INCOR (improving the lives of developmentally disabled and physically challenged adults). Ken retired two years ago, however he returned to INCOR a few months ago to spearhead a new Day Care Program. He dedicated himself to the service and care of others, personally and professionally. Even facing adversity, Ken retained his fun-loving, caring spirit and infectious sense of humor, seeing the funny side of every situation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Jean Sterling. He leaves behind his wife Sylvia Sue of thirty- three years, his daughter Amy Sterling Points and her husband Gene Points II, his son Thomas and wife Michelle, six grandchildren Jake, Tripp, Grahm Kenneth, Finley,

Harper, and Merrick, his sister Suzi Sterling and a multitude of endearing family members. He loved life, he loved his family, and he loved his friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Muskogee, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to INCOR of Muskogee..

Joyce Ann Weir 1943-2013

Joyce Ann Weir of Muskogee was born June 14, 1943 in Greer, S.C. to Bulah Mae (Eddowes) and Cecil Hamby. She was called home to join her Lord and Savior Sunday, August 25, 2013. Joyce was raised and educated in Muskogee. She worked for 15 years at Corning Glass and after at Waterloo. She enjoyed spending time with family (especially her grandchildren), fishing with her husband, bowling, going out with her friends, building & working on computers, and working in her rose beds. Joyce was a very caring, loving, and strong woman. Her friends and family always knew they could lean on her in times of need. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 28 years, James Weir of the home; her daughter, Darlene Carnahan and husband Rick of McAlester, daughter, Darla Bennett of Muskogee; four grandchildren, Trey, Clint, Sayre, Seth; one great-grandchild, Ricky; sister, Marie Berry and husband, Darrell of Ft. Gibson; brother-in-law, Earl Weir and wife Carol; sisterin-law, Wanda Chambers; and brother-in-law, Richard Weir. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothersin-law, David Weir, Royce Chambers; and sister-inlaw, Frankie Weir. Funeral services celebrating Joyceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Bebee officiating. Interment will be 12:00 p.m. at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Kevin Haws, Thomas Carver, Daniel Weir, James Haws, Xachery Carver, and Trey Carnahan serving as pallbearers. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory, 1830 North

York Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com

Kathryn WoodardPrevost 1934-2013

Kathryn Woodard-Prevost passed this life at the age of 78, on Friday, August 23, 2013 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born to Lucian L. and Margaret G. (Hill) Woodard on December 29, 1934 in Haskell, Oklahoma. Kathryn moved to California after graduating from Muskogee Public Schools in 1953 and returned to the Muskogee area in 1969 and worked at AT&T until her retirement in 1990. She enjoyed meeting her friends often for luncheons and spending a lot of time engulfed in her favorite books. Kathryn had a talent for crocheting, loved caring for her plants and flowers, and enjoyed her volunteer work. She assisted meals on wheels for over 20 years, and aided the First Presbyterian Church food pantry program. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents and Husband James Dale Prevost. She is survived by two sons; David Tuttle of Muskogee, Michael Prevost and wife Patty of Tulsa, and three daughters; Sharon Stone and husband John, Debi Wright, Marsha Cole, and one brother; Howard Woodard and wife Dorothy all of Muskogee, eight grandchildren; Jeremy, Tara, Brandi, Michael, Will, Nicole, Shawn, and Skip, eleven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and her best friend Sheryl Likes. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday August 29, 2013 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Muskogee. Service and arrangements are under the direction of Shipmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muskogee Cremation Funeral & Service.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration tried to bolster its case Tuesday for possible military action against Syria within days, with intelligence agencies preparing to release intercepted communications aimed at proving Bashar Assad perpetrated a large-scale chemical weapons attack on civilians. “There’s no doubt who is responsible for this heinous use of chemical weapons in Syria: the Syrian regime,” Vice President Joe Biden said. The U.S. and international partners were unlikely to undertake military action before Thursday. That’s

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when British Prime Minister David Cameron will convene an emergency meeting of Parliament, where lawmakers are expected to vote on a motion clearing the way for a British response to the alleged chemical weapons attack. Obama and Cameron conferred on response plans Tuesday, their second known conversation in recent days. Administration officials argued that Assad’s actions posed a direct threat to U.S. national security, providing President Barack Obama with a potential legal justification for launching a strike without authoriza-

tion from the United Nations or Congress. However, officials did not detail how the U.S. was directly threatened by an attack within Syria’s borders. Nor did they present concrete proof that Assad was responsible. “Allowing the use of chemical weapons on a significant scale to take place without a response would present a significant challenge to, threat to the United States’ national security,” White House spokesman Jay Carney said. Assad has denied using chemical weapons, calling the allegations “preposterous.” Obama is weighing a re-

sponse focused narrowly on punishing Assad for violating international agreements that ban the use of chemical weapons, an act the president repeatedly has said would cross a “red line.” Officials said the goal was not to drive the Syrian leader from power or impact the broader trajectory of Syria’s bloody civil war, which is now in its third year. “The options we are considering are not about regime change,” Carney told reporters. According to U.S. officials, the most likely operation would be largely seabased, with the strikes

Cairo curfew breeds boredom, defiance CAIRO (AP) — In every corner of the Egyptian capital, a bustling city of 18 million that rarely sleeps, people are locked up in their homes at night under a military-imposed curfew that has driven people up the walls, sometimes literally. To kill time, one said he spent the night counting flowers on his wallpaper — a staggering 865. Another tested how many cucumbers he can fit in a refrigerator drawer. A third calculated the speed of an ant crawling on his balcony rail. The curfew has been a shock to Cairo, a city where cafes stay packed into the night and parents routinely take their children out for dinners nearing midnight. The two-week-old militarybacked government’s curfew, after violent unrest following the July 3 coup that ousted President Mohammed Morsi, slashed the typical Cairo 24-hour life to just 13 hours. Forced to close early, businesses and restaurants are hurting in a city where nightlife is a key source of income. The city’s metro system reportedly loses $71,500 a day. So how have people handled what some online have

referred to as “British boarding school hell?” A few have defiantly attempted to break the curfew, dodging the abundant police and military checkpoints on major highways and overpasses. They have organized underground slumber parties, publicized among friends via social media and mass text messages. One cafe in the upscale neighborhood of Zamalek even opened for the first time less than two weeks ago and almost all its business has come after curfew hours. On a recent night, tables were full of people smoking shishas, the water pipe tobacco. “The first few days we were conforming to the curfew, but then people demanded we stay open later and so we did,” said its manager Mohammed, who asked that his last name and the name of the cafe not be published to avoid reprisals. “People are just not used to sitting at home or adhering (to rules).” Four students at the cafe studied for a marketing exam for their summer course. “Before the curfew I am home. After the curfew I go out,” said Mahmoud Emam, 20, as he and his friends

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laughed. Others chose to flee the heat and turmoil in Cairo to the Mediterranean coastline, where the curfew doesn’t exist. Weddings, also typically held close to midnight with parties lasting until dawn, have been postponed. Many find it a challenge to fill the time. Some predicted a baby boom next winter. Cynics suggest a hike in divorce rates — spouses are locked up together for longer. The Arabic Twitter hashtag “discoveries of the curfew” has become a way for some to vent their frustration. One man discovered that his refrigerator drawer can take 78 lemons or 65 cucumbers standing upright, or 75 if laid horizontally. Another mused that he has found 33 positions to sleep at night and 12 different ways to hug a pillow. “Boredom is the devil. It makes you do things that you can never imagine,” a young Egyptian on a popular online video says. The humorous short, filmed in a distorted view, includes his cry: “Mr. President, how long can we go on like this?” “We are turning into toothpaste tubes because of how much we are stuffing

our face with food,” he says. Some offered more blunt discoveries: One female activist declared she’s only now realized it’s been three years since she’s had a job. This is the second curfew in Cairo since Egypt’s 2011 uprising against autocratic leader Hosni Mubarak. The army tried it in 2011 but hundreds of thousands held their ground in Tahrir Square, where they demanded that Mubarak step down. This time, however, has seen widespread compliance. Part of that comes from fear, as more than 1,000 people have been killed across Egypt in recent violence. Others view it as a stand with the military against the country’s ousted president and the Muslim Brotherhood, blamed by the government for inciting much of the unrest. But even those who acquiesce to the early evening lockdown are sometimes caught in traffic gridlock as the curfew starts. Soldiers have generally been forgiving, but in some cases have stopped drivers by the side of the road until the curfew ends at 6 a.m. Soldiers also shot a journalist to death at a checkpoint in one incident, increasing public fears.

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coming primarily from Navy warships in the Mediterranean Sea. Fighter jets often are deployed to monitor the area and protect the ships, but Syria’s robust air defense system makes air strikes more difficult and risky. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said military forces stand ready to strike Syria immediately if the commander in chief gives the order. The Navy has four destroyers in the eastern Mediterranean within range of targets inside Syria and also has warplanes in the region. “We are ready to go,” Hagel said during a televi-

sion interview while traveling in Asia. Ahead of any strike, the U.S. also plans to release additional intelligence it says will directly link Assad to the Aug. 21 attack in the Damascus suburbs. Syrian activists say hundreds of people were killed in the attack. A U.S. official said the intelligence report is expected to include “signals intelligence” — information gathered from intercepted communications. All of the officials insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the internal deliberations.

Governments sought data on 38,000 Facebook users WASHINGTON (AP) — Government agents in 74 countries demanded information on about 38,000 Facebook users in the first half of this year, with about half the orders coming from authorities in the United States, the company said Tuesday. The social-networking giant is the latest technology company to release figures on how often governments seek information about its customers. Microsoft and Google have done the same. As with the other companies, it’s hard to discern much from Facebook’s data, besides the fact that, as users flocked to the world’s largest social network, police and intelligence agencies followed.

Facebook and Twitter have become organizing platforms for activists and, as such, have become targets for governments. During protests in Turkey in May and June, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called social media “the worst menace to society.” At the time, Facebook denied that it provided information about protest organizers to the Turkish government. Data released Tuesday show authorities in Turkey submitted 96 requests covering 173 users. Facebook said it provided some information in about 45 of those cases, but there’s no information on what was turned over and why.

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FIRST AMENDMENT “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

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Compromise great for negotiations Both the city of Muskogee and union leaders showed compromise when they reached agreement on new contracts recently. That’s the way labor negotiations should work and for that both sides deserve praise. This is the earliest in some time that the city and the three unions — police, firefighters and non-uniformed employees — have agreed on contracts. The new fiscal year began July 1. There have been times in the past that the negotiations have continued well beyond the start of the new fiscal year and ended during the new calendar year. It is obvious that for two sides to reach agreement there had to be compromise. Both sides will Editorials in “Editorially speaking” are the institutional opinions of the Muskogee Phoenix’s five-member Editorial Board. Columns, commentaries, letters and cartoons on the Opinion Page are the views of their respective writers and artists

probably tell you that they each won a little and lost a little. That’s the ideal way for this to end. Politicians could learn from this kind of compromise. We can’t move forward without some form of compromise. If each side is posturing for a win at all costs, then someone will lose. And that’s not always the other side. The citizens of Muskogee also are winners here. It seems obvious the deals got done faster partially because the negotiations did not spill out into the public eye. And citizens can rest assured city government rolls on and life and property are being carefully protected by professionals. and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editorial Board. Letters, opinion columns, articles, photos, artwork and other material submitted to the Phoenix may be published or distributed in print, electronic and other forms.

THE PEOPLE SPEAK Enforce laws to stop animal homelessness Homeless animals are an epidemic in Muskogee. What does it take to fix it? Where do you start? When you think about the whole picture it’s overwhelming. Innocent animals put to death because of not spaying or neutering, not being responsible pet owners and over breeding, and the list goes on and on. Many work their butts off trying to find homes, fostering, networking just to keep the animals alive. This is great, but it doesn’t fix the problem. It’s a temporary fix because there are more animals that take their place. Responsibility falls first-hand on enforcing laws that are in place and making new ones such as mandatory spay and neuter. Write tickets to those that don’t obey the laws that are in place.

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Get tough and quit turning your head to those that don’t. There is no easy solution, but you have to have a starting point and continually putting a bandage on it doesn’t fix it. City officials need to do their jobs and act professional in doing it. Write tickets every time there is a reason to instead of turning their heads. Animal Control Officers should act and conduct themselves as policemen do, professionally. Animals should not be adopted out to just anyone without requirements, spayed and

neutered, fenced yard, current vaccinations, no criminal record. If you don’t have requirements your putting that animal right back where it came from. How simple is that? You can’t fix all the problems but you have to stop what’s causing the problem. I was told by an Animal Control Officer, “we write tickets at our discretion,” so to me that means by their law, not the real law. Because of no spay and neuter laws, there is not enough homes for all the animals in this town. Make people accountable via fines for the laws and

city ordinances that are broken every day with the animals. Last but not least, do not be afraid to report any animal abuse or neglect. LINDA K. LEE Muskogee

Residents, tell Coburn to repeal Obamacare Residents of Muskogee area, please let Sen. Tom Coburn know that “Obamacare” needs to be defunded and repealed. It will not shut down the government to defend “Obamacare.” “Obamacare” will add an average of $2,000 to $2,500 a year to the average American citizens taxes with less coverage and for people over 65, maybe no insurance coverage. Please send a message to: www.coburn.senate.gov GARY VAN ANTWERP Broken Arrow

Opine online: opinion@muskogeephoenix.com Commandments don’t violate state values The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma is suing the state in an attempt to have a Ten Commandments monument removed from the Capitol grounds. The monument was paid for privately (by Rep. Mike Ritze, R-Broken Arrow, and his family) and has been in place since 2012. The ACLU argues that the monument violates the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion....” Ritze and supporters of the monument say the 2009 law authorizing

AROUND THE STATE the monument is based on a Texas statute that has previously been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Like the Texas statute, the Oklahoma law makes it clear that the monument is about the historical foundation for U.S. and state law, not about establishing a state religion. From the words of the Founding Fathers to the image of Moses the lawgiver in the U.S. Supreme Court chamber, there’s ample evidence to support the point that the Biblical values are an honored foundation of American legal values. A strong majority of

Oklahomans believe in the Ten Commandments, genuinely try to live by them and aren’t offended by them being placed in an obscure corner of the state Capitol grounds. A 2010 scientific statewide poll sponsored by the Tulsa World found that the monument was supported by nearly 80 percent of likely voters at the time, although 63 percent thought it wouldn’t make much difference in how state government operates. It wasn’t on the poll, but we believe an equally strong majority of Oklahomans also believe in the First

Amendment, and upon close reflection will recognize that the same state that endorses a particular set of religious beliefs today can ban them tomorrow. This creates a narrow but not inconsistent range for state operations — and the monument falls with in it. We’ll leave it to the courts to decide whether the monument is legal or not, but we have no problem with it as a piece of the state Capitol’s furnishings. We only wish that a set of largely universal principles that tell us not to murder, bear false witness or commit adultery didn’t need a court test. — Tulsa World Aug. 23

Politicians should listen to Ashton Kutcher’s message Ashton Kutcher, the 35-yearold actor and ex-husband of actress Demi Moore, has never been considered a poster child for the “family values crowd,” but at the Teen Choice Awards two weeks ago, he could have easily passed for one. Following screams from young female fans in the audience, Kutcher silenced them with a motivational message that bordered on inspiration. He told them: “I believe that opportunity looks a lot like hard work. ... I’ve never had a job in my life that I was better than. I was always just lucky to have a job. And every job I had was a steppingstone to my next job, and I never quit my job until I had my next job.” Kutcher wasn’t through: “The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart and being thoughtful and being generous. Everything else is c-p ... that people try to sell to

you to make you feel like less. So don’t buy it. Be smart, be thoughtful and be generous.” That such remarks would gain so much attention is indicative of where we are as a nation. One way to take the cultural temperature is to observe how ancient wisdom sudCal denly sounds new, even radiThomas cal. Not many Millennials are Tribune hearing this Media message. Services Maybe some get it from their parents, but many teens and young adults don’t discover such wisdom until they are parents, if then. For older adults, Kutcher’s remarks are so obvious that when they were teens they

would have been unremarkable and nearly universally believed, if not always practiced. They resonate today because of the dire condition of the nation’s economy and because of moral libertarianism — whatever feels good goes; whatever works for the individual is right, even if the good of society suffers. More and more people seem to be looking for a lifeline. Kutcher threw them one. Radio host Rush Limbaugh said of many of today’s young people: “There is a fog of depression ... There’s pessimism ... and it’s because they do not think there’s any prosperity left for them. ... They don’t think there’s any money to be earned; it’s all gone. Their parents’ and grandparents’ generation were the last ones that really had it made. And they’re certainly not hearing this kind of message from anybody in

politics that they vote for.” Kutcher has described himself as “a fiscally conservative, socially liberal independent.” He supports gay rights and same-sex marriage. Though raised a Roman Catholic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he has dabbled in Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism. No one can typecast him as a soldier for religious conservatism. He is a supporter of President Obama, but doesn’t like his health care plan. The road to success remains what it has always been: hard work, believing in yourself, never taking “no” as the final answer and making right moral choices. These have been proven throughout history to better any life and improve even the worst of circumstances. If we know such things to be true, why are they not taught and modeled in today’s cul-

ture? For many, it could lead to less reliance on government. Politicians would become less necessary. If such principles were again taught in our public schools, someone might sue for imposing someone’s “moral values” on others. Envy, greed and entitlement are the unholy trinity of failure. What Kutcher offers young people is the opposite, leading to success, self-realization and independence. Here’s one more Kutcherism: “Everything around us that we call life was made up by people that are no smarter than you. And you can build your own things. You can build your own life that other people can live in. So build a life. Don’t live one, build one.” If only Washington politicians would think and talk this way. Email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

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Fort Hood killer rests case Hasan last week of the attack, which also wounded more than 30 people. The judge dismissed jurors after Hasan declined to put up a defense. But she then asked Hasan more than two dozen questions in rapid fire, affirming that he knew what he was doing. His answers were succinct and just as rapid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my personal decision,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is free and voluntary.â&#x20AC;? The judge, Col. Tara Osborn, then read him several court opinions to back up her decision not to introduce evidence in Hasanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

favor on her own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In other words, Maj. Hasan, you are the captain of your own ship,â&#x20AC;? she said. Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday. Hasan rested his case shortly after more than a dozen widows, mothers, fathers, children and other relatives of those killed testified about their lives since the attack. They talked of eerily quiet homes, lost futures, alcoholism and the unmatched fear of hearing a knock on the door. Sheryll Pearson sobbed when shown a photo of her son, Pfc. Michael Pearson,

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DENVER (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new state history museum has closed an exhibit on the Sand Creek Indian massacre, one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s darkest chapters, after descendants of the slaughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survivors demanded changes in how it is portrayed and complained that they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consulted about the display. An Army force led by Col. John M. Chivington swept into a sleeping Indian village along Sand Creek in southeastern Colorado on Nov. 29, 1864. Troops killed more than 160 Cheyenne and Arapaho, most of them women, children and the elderly. Officials at the time insisted the attack was to avenge Native American raids on settlers and kidnappings. Dale Hamilton, a descendant of Chief Sand Hill, one of the survivors, said curators of the History Colorado Center museum in Denver didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consult tribes about the display, which opened in April 2012. The exhibit was closed in June. Tribal historians found some dates were wrong, excerpts from letters left out crucial details, and the exhibit attempted to explain Native American-white settler conflicts as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;collision of cultures,â&#x20AC;? claimed Hamilton, of Concho, Okla., where he lives with Cheyenne and Southern Arapahoe tribes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a clash of cultures. This was a straight-up massacre. All we are looking for is respect for our relatives who were murdered,â&#x20AC;? Hamilton said. Officials at the history center say they are waiting for the state and tribes to reach a consensus before reopening the exhibit,

which includes a 1996 video titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oral Histories of Sand Creek Massacre Descendants.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In developing the exhibit about the Sand Creek Massacre, History Colorado employed objects, oral histories, audio and text to convey to audiences the unspeakable tragedy, the profound national importance and the enduring impact of that event, not only for Cheyenne and Arapaho people, but for all of us as a society,â&#x20AC;? said the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spokeswoman Rebecca Laurie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, we did not adequately consult with the Northern Cheyenne of Montana, the Northern Arapaho of Wyoming and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma as we developed this exhibit, and we are now in a consultation process to address their concerns,â&#x20AC;? she said. Troy Eid serves on a federal advisory board on Native American affairs and volunteered to negotiate with the tribes on behalf of the state. He said the closure had more to do with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failure to consult with tribes before the exhibit opened than with differences over history. Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; descendants say the U.S. government had ordered their ancestors to stay at a camp at Sand Creek during talks on their future. During the attack, some victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bodies were mutilated; body parts were taken back to Denver, where the soldiers were hailed as heroes. Several U.S. commanders refused to join the attack, saying Indian leaders tried to surrender by waving a white flag. Some soldiers wrote to federal officials, accusing Chivington of an unprovoked massacre. Congress ultimately condemned the incident but no one was held accountable.

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FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood decided not to call witnesses or testify Tuesday during his trialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penalty phase, which is his last chance to plead for his life before the jury begins deliberating whether to sentence him to death. Maj. Nidal Hasan rested his case without submitting any evidence to counter the emotional testimony from victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relatives, who prosecutors hope will persuade jurors to hand down a rare military death sentence. The same jury convicted

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In brief Union uses assets to down Lady Roughers 3-0 From staff, wire reports

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Tulsa DB ineligible TULSA – The University of Tulsa announced Tuesday that senior safety Demarco Nelson will sit out the 2013 season opener at Bowling Green on Thursday. Nelson is academically ineligible to compete per the NCAA’s Progress Towards Degree Requirement. Nelson’s eligibility for the remainder of the season is pending review after an appeal was submitted by the university Tuesday.

MIAA announces digital network KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced a new digital network that provides fans a quick and easy way to find and watch the content they are looking for including video content from all the member schools. The network also provides eary access to MIAA features including virtual media days, highlights and special MIAA events. Fans will also be able to access the MIAA Insider weekly audio podcast. Simply log on to www.dropbox.com with the username: miaafans@gmail.com and password: themiaafans to upload videos of your favorite teams. Visit the site: http://www.themiaa.com/sport s/2013/8/21/DigitalNetwork.as px?id=136&.

Cards romp past Reds ST. LOUIS – Joe Kelly tossed six strong innings and Matt Holliday drove in a run for a seventh straight game, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. St. Louis has won six of its last seven, including the first two games of this three-game set. The first-place Cardinals have won eight of their last 10 against the third-place Reds and lead them by 4 1/2 games in the NL Central. Shin-soo Choo homered for Cincinnati, which lost for the fourth time in five games. Kelly (6-3), who allowed one run on nine hits, improved to 6-0 in nine starts since rejoining the starting rotation on July 6. Mat Latos (13-5), who gave up four runs on nine hits over six innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter.

Shields leads Royals over Twins MINNEAPOLIS – James Shields was sharp for 7 1-3 innings, Alex Gordon had three RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals scored five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Tuesday. Shields – the key part in the deal that sent top prospect Wil Myers to Tampa Bay in the offseason – struck out seven and notched his American-League best 22nd quality start. Shields (9-8) only allowed one hit through seven innings before running into trouble and leaving in the eighth inning. Kevin Correia struck out a season-high seven over seven shutout innings, but ended up with a no-decision. Brian Dozier had the Twins’ RBI. The first seven Royals hitters reached base in a fiverun eighth that broke open a scoreless game and handed reliever Jared Burton (2-8) his third loss to Kansas City this season.

Djokovic cruises at US Open NEW YORK – Top-seeded Novak Djokovic saved seven of eight break points Tuesday night to start the U.S. Open with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory over former junior world No. 1, Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania. The victory took only 82 minutes for Djokovic, seeking his second title and fourth straight final at Flushing Meadows. It was a quiet evening at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the packed crowd barely cheered during the most routine of matches. One of the few exciting moments came on the first point of the third set, when Djokovic lobbed Berankis and Berankis replied with a backward shot between his legs that Djokovic calmly flicked away for a volley winner. The top-seeded Serb hit 28 winners, with only nine unforced errors.

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It sounded like a mathematical equation from Muskogee volleyball coach John Hammer. Height and speed equals success. And that’s the combination that the Union Lady Redskins brought to the Muskogee High School volleyball court Tuesday night as they defeated Muskogee 3-0 (25-13, 2515, 25-23) in Frontier Conference action. “Union (6-4, 2-1) plays a fast-paced offense because they’re tall and big,” said Hammer. “So our middles have to understand that they have to react faster against a team like that. I think we were just caught off guard by their height and quickness.” With three players six feet or taller, Union had a clear advantage over the

PREP VOLLEYBALL Lady Roughers, whose tallest player stands 5-11. That edge helped them roll to victory easily in the first two sets. It looked like Muskogee (5-3, 0-2) was going to rebound in the third set as they jumped out to an 8-2 advantage and maintained a five-to-six point lead well into the set. But then the Lady Roughers, leading 16-11, suffered a setback as standout sophomore Claire Farmer hit her head in a diving effort to save a shot on the back line. After a moment on the floor, Farmer arose to the cheers of the Rougher faithful, but spent the rest of the set on the bench. “She (Farmer) just hit her head when she dove,” said Hammer. “She’s all right. She just kind of rung her bell for a sec-

ond.” From that point on Union chipped away at the Muskogee lead and, after an 11-6 run, tied the set at 22-22. The Lady Roughers re-captured the lead on a block by Madison Hiner, but following a Union timeout, the Lady Redskins rattled off three straight points to win the set and the match. “Allie Jiles, a freshman and Madison Reavis, a sophomore, both came in and did a great job,” said Hammer. “People have to remember we’re still a pretty young team. I remember looking out there at one point and we had a freshman and four sophomores on the court.” The match featured two highly ranked teams in the OSSAA Class 6A poll Special photo by Von Castor with Union, which fell Muskogee’s Madison Hiner, right, hits a winner four places from last week to the No. 8 spot, and the through the block of two Union defenders on Tuesday. (See UNION, 2B)

The Lady Roughers lost to the No. 8 Lady Redskins in straight sets.

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Better late than never Muskogee rallies to beat Lady Sandites in extra innings Phoenix staff report

For Muskogee’s Carlee Gann, getting her only hit of the game came when the team needed it most on Tuesday at Rougherettes Park. Gann launched a one-out triple to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning, scoring Lexi Watson, then came home with the winning run on an overthrow at third as the Lady Roughers beat Sand Springs 7-6 in District 6A-3 action. Watson was on second as the game reverted to the international tiebreaker rule which takes effect in the 10th inning in district games. The Lady Roughers scored all their runs off of Mallory Collins who has committed to Oklahoma State. Shaylee Rowland pitched all 10 innings for Muskogee and saw her record improve to 7-2 while Muskogee jumped to 10-2 on the season, 5-0 in district. Sand Springs fell to 8-3 on the year, 2-1 in district action. “We showed a lot of composure,” said Muskogee coach Keith Coleman. “Mallory (Collins) is one of the best pitchers in the state.” The scoring in the game was started in the top of the first inning when the Lady Sandites pushed one run across. The Lady Roughers erased the single-digit deficit with four runs, all with two outs, in the bottom of the third to take a 4-1 lead. Kaitlin Kaiser scored the first run on a single by Aubrey Johnson, Rowland singled to bring home Johnson, Watson doubled and Dee Emarthle singled home Rowland and Watson to end the scoring in the frame. The Lady Roughers made the score (See LADY, 2B)

Special photo by John Hasler

Muskogee’s Carlee Gann, left, launches a triple to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Lady Roughers’ game against Sand Springs. The hit scored Lexi Watson with the tying run and Gann would score the game-winner on an error as Muskogee won 7-6.

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Oklahoma State defense brings new wrinkles STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Don’t call Oklahoma State’s revamped defense “aggressive.” New defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer has added some new wrinkles, and many observers have been using that word to describe the changes. But Spencer, now preparing for Saturday’s opener against Mississippi State in Houston, doesn’t like labeling his particular brand of football. “I haven’t said (the word aggressive), that’s being said a lot,” said Spencer, who was promoted after four years as the Cowboys’ linebackers coach, replacing Bill Young. “All I know is, we just try to get them to play hard every snap. AP We try to get them to know Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Glenn situations and to execute Spencer, left, begins his first season with the Cowboys, what we want them to. taking over for Bill Young. We’re demanding on them,

OSU vs. Mississippi St.

When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Where: Reliant Stadium, Houston Texas TV: ABC

we try to get them to be accountable to each other, and until you do that on a Saturday afternoon when the scoreboard’s on, all the talk doesn’t mean anything.” As far as coach Mike Gundy is concerned, the Oklahoma State defense won’t be dramatically different from the unit that ranked sixth among the 10 Big 12 schools last season as the Cowboys went 8-5. “Glenn has been here for a number of years, so he was very familiar with our personnel,” Gundy said.

“We really haven’t adjusted very much on defense, it’s more of an attitude and a little bit of an approach.” Defensive tackle Calvin Barnett, a senior who was All-Big 12 last season, feels that there is a greater sense of camaraderie in the group. “He’s really helped us come together as a defense,” Barnett said of Spencer. “A lot of us hang out even more. There’s always going to be groups within the team, but the groups have gotten bigger. We do a lot more together and that’s really helped our defense a lot. He wants to be more aggressive, but at the same time, he’s not letting us forget that we still are a family.” There’s that word again. Senior cornerback Justin (See PLAYERS, 2B)

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Lady Roughers keep Sand Springs at bay to win in 10 innings Continued from Page 1B

5-1 on a bases-loaded fielder’s choice from Bailee Hendrickson, scoring her sister Brook. “There in the third inning, we really started hitting the ball well,” Coleman said. “Against a kid like Mallory Collins, you don’t expect to score four or five runs in a game. Against her, you’re hoping to scratch across a couple and then get good pitching and play good defense.” Sand Springs began to chip away at Muskogee’s lead with two runs in the fifth inning and tied the score at 5-5 with two more runs in the sixth. Sand Springs had scoring opportunities in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings but the Lady Roughers buckled down and kept the score tied. “Shaylee and our defense really did a great job in the last five innings,” Coleman said. “They had so many chances to score. Hats off the Shaylee, being a senior and a leader and giving us a chance to win.” For the game, Rowland was 3-for-4 at the plate with a run batted in, Emarthle was 2-for-4 with the two RBIs and Kaiser was also 2-for-4. “Sand Springs was picked by a lot of people this year in Class 6A,” Coleman said. “We knew this was going to be a seven-inning game and it turned out to be a 10-inning game. We knew up 5-1 in the fourth there was a lot of softball to be played.”

Union coach feels MHS volleyball is close Continued from Page 1B

Lady Roughers, who fell one spot after their loss to Jenks, at No. 11in this week’s rankings. But Union’s ranking is a little misleading according to Hammer. “Sometimes the people who do the rankings look only at the record and not who they’ve played,” said Hammer. “In Union’s case, their losses have come to teams ranked in the top five in the state, so their ranking is a little misleading. I have no problem losing to the good teams as long as we get out on the court and compete and I think we did that tonight. “The rankings tell us we’re getting respect from other coaches around the state and (Union’s) coach McKee, who I really have a lot of respect for, told me right after the game ‘man you guys are close’. So I think we’re getting there.” Farmer had 12 kills to pace the Lady Roughers in the match. Alexis Rosson had six digs and six kills, Jiles had six digs, and Reavis had seven assists for Muskogee. The Lady Roughers will be home for non-conference games Thursday against Putnam City West and Friday against Norman.

Players feel camaraderie has strengthened Continued from Page 1B

Gilbert also used it. “From my point of view, that’s pretty much how you can describe our defense,” said Gilbert, who also serves as the team’s top kick returner. “He might have another word for aggressive as to how he’s saying it, but we’re pretty aggressive on defense right now. We’re playing tighter coverage at the back end, as opposed to playing soft, to allow those little five-yard gain plays.” Senior safety Daytawion Lowe agreed. “We’ve been playing aggressively,” Lowe said. “We’re challenging the receivers to catch the ball and making the quarterbacks put it in a tight window. That’s what every defensive player wants. You get turnovers that way.” Mississippi State knows that the defense they face Saturday will not exactly match the one they’re watching on film from last year, and that makes preparing for them a little more difficult. “They’re going to have a new personality this year because of a new coordinator, so part of it is you don’t know exactly what you’re going to see out of this year’s team,” said coach Dan Mullen. “But from what you’ve seen in the past, you see sound fundamentals, a sound team schematically and they really force you to earn things.” Spencer will admit that he has made several adjustments, emphasizing specific aspects of the game he would not divulge. “We’re stressing a lot of things that I personally wanted to improve on from last year, that I wanted to see different,” he said. “Without pinpointing anything, that’s left to be seen by what we do when we line up.” Senior linebacker Shaun Lewis wouldn’t categorize Oklahoma State’s defense either, but he does believe they will be more effective than last season. “The guys are more aware of what’s going on as a unit,” said Lewis, who enters 2013 with a streak of 32 consecutive starts. “They understand that the defense works together, we’re all interconnected. The DBs work off the linemen, the linemen work off the linebackers, it all fits together. Guys are more aware of their job titles.” And as long the Cowboys’ defense can keep the ball out of their end zone, they don’t really care what you call it.

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Prep roundup Phoenix staff report

Thursday’s schedule

Fastpitch

MIAMI 3, FORT GIBSON 2 – Miami scored all three runs in the first inning and held on to hand Fort Gibson its first loss of the season. Madison Higley (9-1) gave up three hits, also in the first inning, and struck out nine batters as the Class 4A No. 4 Lady Tigers fell to 9-1 on the year. Miranda Cherry was 1-for-3 at the plate, a double in the sixth inning, and drove in both of the Lady Tigers’ runs, scoring Emilee Rigsby who was 2-for-3 and Brea Jordan who was 1-for-3. PORUM 11, BRAGGS 0 – Kylie Powell tossed a no-hitter and struck out two in Porum’s run-rule win over Braggs. Powell kept her record unblemished at 3-0 on the season as Porum improved to 7-3. Braggs fell to 4-6 on the year. Kori Lindsey was 2-for-2 with two runs batted in and one run scored while Carly Anderson and Johnna Bailey were both 1-for-1, Bailey’s hit being her first home run of the year as she scored twice and drove in two runs while Anderson had two walks and scored three times. CHECOTAH 7, WILBURTON 1 – The Checotah Lady Wildcats extended their winning streak to eight straight with the win at Wilburton. Taylor Davidson improved to 11-1 in the circle, striking out five Wilburton batters. Hanna Hagler led a balanced Lady Wildcat (111) attack, going 2-for-4 with one RBI. WARNER 5, STIGLER 2 – The Lady Eagles moved to 9-3 on the season with the win over the Lady Panthers of Stigler who fall to 7-6 on the year. Winning pitcher for the Lady Eagles was Cheyenne Miller who improves to 5-2 on the year. Miller went four innings giving up two earned runs. Tatum Elders came in and got her first save of the season for the Lady Eagles. Chelsea Anderson continued her hot hitting going 3-for-4 with a run scored and is now batting over .700 on the season. The Lady Eagles are back on the field at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Braggs. For the Lady Panthers, Laura Hulfey went the distance in the loss. Mackenzie Maxwell went 3for-3 while Taylor Ward and Bailey Wilson both went 2-for-3. The Lady Panthers are back in action at 5 p.m. Tuesday against Quinton. OKTAHA 16, CHELSEA 0 –

Baseball Oktaha at Roff Tournament Crowder at Okay, 6 p.m.

Fastpitch Porter at Lincoln Christian Tournament Sequoyah at Erie Colorado Tournament Keys at Battle of the Osage, 10 a.m. Hilldale at Fort Gibson, 4:30 p.m. Central at Gore, 4:30 p.m. Roland at Vian, 4:30 p.m. Haskell at Okmulgee, 4:30 p.m. Braggs at Schulter, 4:30 p.m. Checotah, Sperry at Beggs, 4:30 p.m. Gans at Porum, 4:30 p.m. Pryor at Tahlequah, 5 p.m. Eufaula at Morris, 6 p.m. Inola at Muskogee, 6 p.m.

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The fastpitch softball game on Tuesday between Chelsea and Oktaha benefitted “Playing for the Cure” and cancer awareness. Chelsea coach Lisa Scott Moss and Oktaha coach Kia Holmes played together on Oktaha’s first girls basketball state championship team and first fastpitch state tournament team in the program’s second year. The No. 8 ranked Lady Tigers moved to 12-2 on the season as Taylor Pevehouse picked up the win with a no-hitter, striking out four. The only base runners for Chelsea came on a walk and an error. Pevehouse helped her effort from the plate as well going 2for-5 with a double and three runs batted in. Chelsea Cantwell and Shea Lynch both went 3-for5 with doubles. Cantwell added four RBIs as well for the Lady Tigers. The Lady Tigers are back in action at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at home against Panama. TAHLEQUAH 4, SKIATOOK 0 – The Lady Tigers move to 14-0 overall and 2-0 in District 5A-3. Morgan Torrance moved to 8-0 on the year with a complete game. Torrance struck out five and gave up six hits. Whitney Wright went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Lady Tigers. “Right now we are just playing good defense,” said Tahlequah coach Matt Cloud. “When we get our bats going, we will really get to where we want to be.” VIAN WINS ONE AND LOSES ONE – The Lady Wolverines moved to 5-9 on the season with a 12-3 win 12-3 over Gore and a loss 13-1 to Muldrow. Vian’s Jaden Bolin got the win against the Lady Pirates of Gore going five innings and giving up all three earned runs. Callie Mays went 2-for-2 with a triple, a run scored and a run batted in. Bolin and Natalie Bobbitt both went 2-for-3. Bolin had a double with two runs scored while Bobbitt scored two runs and had two RBIs. Bolin took the loss against Muldrow taking her record to 4-4. Bolin went all three innings for the Lady Wolverines. Bolin and Mays got the lone

hits for the Lady Wolverines in the loss both going 1-for-3. PORTER 7, HULBERT 3 – The Porter Lady Pirates moved to 5-8 on the season as Tanisha Carmichael got the win with a complete game, striking out four and giving up three earned runs. Anna Green went 1-for-3 with three runs batted in. The Lady Pirates are back in action at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lincoln Christian Tournament against Edison. Katlyn Sewell took the loss for the Lady Riders going six innings giving up 10 hits and three earned runs. Jessica Rhodes and Dixie Capps both went 1-for3 with a run scored. The Lady Riders play again at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Central. EUFAULA SPLITS IN THREEWAY – The Lady Ironheads won the first game against Quinton 51, behind the arm of Lauren Hopkins who went five innings, striking out 11 and walking three. Erin Gray and Kori Burge went 1-for-3 with Burge getting two runs batted in. The Lady Ironheads dropped their second game to Weleetka 2-0. Rachel Singleton got the loss from the circle going seven innings and giving up no earned runs. Kierra Warrior and Annalee Eslic both went 1-for-3 in the game. COWETA 12, HASKELL 0; SEQUOYAH 8, WAGONER 0; SEQUOYAH 12, JAY 4 – Stats were not available at press time.

Baseball

OKAY 6, BRAGGS 5 – The Mustangs moved to 3-2 on the season with the win behind the pitching of Noah Eastwood. Eastwood went five innings, striking out six and giving up four earned runs.

Volleyball Sequoyah at Hulbert, 5 p.m. Putnam City West at Muskogee, 6 p.m.

Jackie Williams and Zac Cagle both went 2-for-4 in the game. Cagle had one run batted in while Williams had two RBIs.

Volleyball

TAHLEQUAH 3, COLLINSVILLE 1 – The Lady Tigers moved to 2-1 on the season with their win over Collinsville. Scores were 2518,25-17,22-25,25-19. Leading players for the Lady Tigers were Jillian Tinnin with 14 kills and four aces while Amanda Milnick added 13 kills three aces and four blocks. The Lady Tigers are back on the court at 6 p.m. Tuesday against Claremore at home. SEQUOYAH 3, McALESTER 0 – The No. 5 ranked Lady Indians made it a clean sweep of McAlester winning 25-14, 25-5 and 25-16. The Lady Indians are 9-0 on the season. Audrey Ballou had nine kills and seven aces. Baylee Herrin added six kills and Eva Hooper had nine assists. SKIATOOK 3, WAGONER 0 – The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-3 on the season. Scores in the match were 15-25, 11-25 and 19-25. Bailey Thomas and Kristen Robbins both had two kills while Thomas added two aces. Skyler Bruce added four assists in the match for the Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs travel to the Salina Tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Baseball AL standings East Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Boston . . . . . .78 55 .586 — Tampa Bay . .74 56 .569 2 1/2 Baltimore . . . .70 60 .538 6 1/2 New York . . . .70 62 .530 7 1/2 Toronto . . . . .59 74 .444 19 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Detroit . . . . . .77 55 .583 — Cleveland . . .71 60 .542 5 1/2 Kansas City . .67 64 .511 9 1/2 Minnesota . . .57 73 .438 19 Chicago . . . . .55 76 .420 21 1/2 West Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Texas . . . . . . .76 55 .580 — Oakland . . . . .74 57 .565 2 Los Angeles .59 71 .454 16 1/2 Seattle . . . . . .59 71 .454 16 1/2 Houston . . . . .44 87 .336 32 Monday’s Games Kansas City 11, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 2 Oakland 8, Detroit 6 Houston 10, Chicago White Sox 8 Texas 8, Seattle 3 Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 1 Oakland 6, Detroit 3, 6 innings Boston 13, Baltimore 2 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 L.A. Angels 6, Tampa Bay 5 Chicago White Sox 4, Houston 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 1 Texas at Seattle Wednesday’s Games Texas (M.Perez 7-3) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 12-7), 2:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 11-9) at Toronto (Redmond 1-2), 6:07 p.m. Oakland (Straily 6-7) at Detroit (Fister 11-6), 6:08 p.m. Baltimore (B.Norris 9-10) at Boston (Lackey 8-11), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 14-9) at Atlanta (Maholm 9-10), 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 4-5) at Tampa Bay (Archer 7-5), 6:10 p.m. Houston (Cosart 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 9-12), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (B.Chen 5-2) at Minnesota (A.Albers 2-1), 7:10 p.m.

NL standings East Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Atlanta . . . . . .79 52 .603 — Washington . .66 65 .504 13 Philadelphia . .60 72 .455 19 1/2 New York . . . .59 71 .454 19 1/2 Miami . . . . . . .49 81 .377 29 1/2 Central Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB St. Louis . . . .78 54 .591 — Pittsburgh . . .76 55 .580 1 1/2 Cincinnati . . .74 59 .556 4 1/2 Milwaukee . . .58 73 .443 19 1/2 Chicago . . . . .55 76 .420 22 1/2 West Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB Los Angeles .77 54 .588 — Arizona . . . . .67 63 .515 9 1/2 Colorado . . . .62 72 .463 16 1/2 San Diego . . .59 72 .450 18 San Francisco 59 73 .447 18 1/2 Monday’s Games St. Louis 8, Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Colorado 6, San Francisco 1 Arizona 6, San Diego 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago Cubs 2 Tuesday’s Games Washington 2, Miami 1 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 San Francisco 5, Colorado 3 San Diego at Arizona Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 7-13) at L.A. Dodgers (Nolasco 10-9), 3:10 p.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 2-3) at Washington (Strasburg 6-9), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gorzelanny 3-5) at Pittsburgh (Morton 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 14-9) at Atlanta (Maholm 9-10), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 5-13) at N.Y. Mets (Matsuzaka 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (H.Bailey 8-10) at St. Louis (Wainwright 15-7), 8:15 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 11-8) at Colorado (Chacin 12-7), 8:40 p.m. San Diego (Erlin 1-2) at Arizona (Miley 9-8), 9:40 p.m.

Texas League North Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct. Arkansas) . . .34 30 .531 NW Arkansas 32 32 .500 Springfield . . .31 33 .484 x-Tulsa . . . . . .30 34 .469

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South Division . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct. GB z-San Antonio 39 25 .609 — x-Cor. Christi .38 26 .594 1 Frisco . . . . . .27 37 .422 12 Midland . . . . .25 39 .391 14 x-clinched first half z-clinched playoff spot Monday’s Games Arkansas 9, Northwest Arkansas 5 Frisco 5, Midland 3 Tulsa 8, Springfield 4 Corpus Christi 5, San Antonio 0 Tuesday’s Games San Antonio 1, Midland 0 Northwest Arkansas 5, Tulsa 1 Frisco 5, Corpus Christi 1 Arkansas 8, Springfield 4 Wednesday’s Games San Antonio at Midland, 6:30 p.m. Tulsa at Northwest Arkansas, 7 p.m. Corpus Christi at Frisco, 7:05 p.m. Springfield at Arkansas, 7:10 p.m.

Basketball WNBA standings EASTERN CONFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB x-Chicago . . .20 8 .714 — Atlanta . . . . . .14 11 .560 4 1/2 Washington . .13 15 .464 7 Indiana . . . . .12 15 .444 7 1/2 New York . . . .11 17 .393 9 Connecticut . . .7 19 .269 12 WESTERN CONFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . .W L Pct GB x-Minnesota . .21 7 .750 — x-Los Angeles 19 8 .704 1 1/2 Phoenix . . . . .14 13 .519 6 1/2 Seattle . . . . . .14 14 .500 7 San Antonio . .10 18 .357 11 Tulsa . . . . . . . .9 19 .321 12 x-clinched playoff spot Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 73, New York 47 Seattle 72, San Antonio 71 Connecticut at Los Angeles Wednesday’s Games Washington at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Football NFL glance Thursday’s Games Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 6 p.m. Detroit at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. N.Y. Giants at New England, 6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 6:30 p.m. Tennessee at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago, 7 p.m. Green Bay at Kansas City, 7 p.m. Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m. Baltimore at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Arizona at Denver, 8 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 9 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 9 p.m.

College schedule AP Top 25 Thursday’s Games No. 6 South Carolina vs. North Carolina, 5 p.m. No. 24 Southern Cal at Hawaii, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games No. 1 Alabama vs. Virginia Tech at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. No. 2 Ohio St. vs. Buffalo, 11 a.m. No. 3 Oregon vs. Nicholls St., 3 p.m. No. 5 Georgia at No. 8 Clemson, 7 p.m. No. 7 Texas A&M vs. Rice, Noon. No. 10 Florida vs. Toledo, 11:21 a.m. No. 12 LSU vs. No. 20 TCU at Arlington, Texas, 8 p.m. No. 13 Oklahoma St. vs. Mississippi St. at Houston, Texas, 2:30 p.m. No. 14 Notre Dame vs. Temple, 2:30 p.m. No. 15 Texas vs. New Mexico St., 7 p.m. No. 16 Oklahoma vs. LouisianaMonroe, 6 p.m. No. 17 Michigan vs. Cent. Michigan, 2:30 p.m. No. 18 Nebraska vs. Wyoming, 7 p.m. No. 19 Boise St. at Washington, 9 p.m. No. 21 UCLA vs. Nevada, 9 p.m. No. 22 Northwestern at California, 9:30 p.m. No. 23 Wisconsin vs. UMass, 11 a.m. No. 25 Oregon St. vs. E. Washington, 5 p.m. Sunday’s Game

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Selected LHP David HolmDenis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-3, 6-1, berg from Mobile (SL). 4-6, 6-3. NEW YORK METS – Acquired 2B Philipp Kohlschreiber (22), Ger- Dilson Herrera and a player to be many, def. Collin Altamirano, United named from Pittsburgh Pirates for C States, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. John Buck, OF Marlon Byrd and Grigor Dimitrov (25), Bulgaria, lost cash. Selected the contract of OF to Joao Sousa, Portugal, 3-6, 6-3, 6- Matt den Dekker from Las Vegas 4, 5-7, 6-2. (PCL). Recalled C Anthony Recker Sam Querrey (26), United States, and LHP Robert Carson from Las Vedef. Guido Pella, Argentina, 7-6 (3), gas. 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS – Recalled Juan Monaco (28), Argentina, lost RHP Fernando Salas from Memphis to Florian Mayer, Germany, 6-4, 6-2, (PCL). Optioned LHP Tyler Lyons to 3-0, retired. Memphis. Julien Benneteau (31), France, def. FOOTBALL Michal Przysiezny, Poland, 6-4, 5-7, National Football League 6-4, 6-4. ARIZONA CARDINALS – Signed Women TE Richard Quinn. 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CLEVELAND BROWNS – Claimed Maria Kirilenko (14), Russia, def. LB Paul Hazel of waivers from JackYanina Wickmayer, Belgium, 6-1, 6-1. sonville and P Colton Schmidt off Dominika Cibulkova (17), Slovakia, waivers from San Francisco. Waived lost to Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 6-4, 6- LB Kendrick Adams, OL Dominic Al3. ford, WR Dominique Croom, DL NicoNadia Petrova (20), Russia, lost to las Jean-Baptiste, FB Owen Marecic, Julia Glushko, Israel, 6-3, 6-4. OL Ryan Miller and TE Travis TanSimona Halep (21), Romania, def. nahill. Placed RB Montario Hardesty Heather Watson, Britain, 4-6, 6-4, 6- on injured reserve and OL Chris 2. Faulk on the reserve/non-football inElena Vesnina (22), Russia, def. jury list. Annika Beck, Germany, 6-1, 6-1. DALLAS COWBOYS – Placed DT Alize Cornet (26), France, def. Jay Ratliff on the PUP list. Placed DE Maria Joao Koehler, Portugal, 6-3, 6- Tyrone Crawford and OL Ryan Cook 2. on injured reserve. Waived WR AnSvetlana Kuznetsova (27), Russia, thony Amos, WR Jared Green, WR def. Mallory Burdette, United States, Eric Rogers, QB Nick Stephens, TE 6-3, 7-5. Colin Cochart, G Dennis Godfrey, LB Mona Barthel (28), Germany, def. Deon Lacey, CB Brandon Underwood Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-1, 6-4. and K Brett Maher. Klara Zakopalova (31), Czech ReDENVER BRONCOS – Placed S public, lost to Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, Quinton Carter on injured reserve. 6-3, 6-3. Placed C J.D. Walton on Wednesday’s Matches reserve/PUP list. Play begins on all courts DETROIT LIONS – Released K at 10 a.m. Havard Rugland, CB Dequan Menzie, Arthur Ashe Stadium WR Terrance Austin, TE Cameron Sofia Arvidsson, Sweden, vs. Li Na Morrah and TE Matt Veldman. (5), China GREEN BAY PACKERS – ReNot before noon: Guillermo Garcia- leased K Zach Ramirez. Placed T Lopez, Spain, vs. Juan Martin del Bryan Bulaga, WR Kevin Dorsey, RB Potro (6), Argentina DuJuan Harris and LB Jarvis Reed on Serena Williams (1), United States, injured reserve. Placed S Sean vs. Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan Richardson, T Derek Sherrod, T JC Night Session (6 p.m.) Tretter and DE Jerel Worthy on the Andy Murray (3), Britain, vs. PUP list. Michael Llodra, France HOUSTON TEXANS – Placed WR Urszula Radwanska, Poland, vs. Alec Lemon on injured reserve. Sloane Stephens (15), United States

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Waived/injured NT David Hunter and WR Mike Smith. released LB Elliot Coffey, LB Ja’Gared Davis, RB Ray Graham, FB Zach Boren, QB Stephen McGee, TE Adam Schiltz, DE Earl Okine, NT Nick Mondek, CB Travis Howard, G Bryan Collins and P Andrew Shapiro. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Waived/injured WR Nathan Palmer. Placed S John Boyett on the reserve/non-football injury list. Moved LB Josh McNary to an exempt status on the roster. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – Claimed QB back Ricky Stanzi off waivers from Kansas City and LB Kyle Knox off waivers from Seattle. Waived RB De’Leon Eskridge and TE Isaiah Stanback. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Waived WR Jamar Newsome. MIAMI DOLPHINS – Waived G Lance Louis, FB Jorvorskie Lane, LB Michael Clay, WR Julius Pruitt, WR Andrell Smith, WR Jeff Fuller, DE Emeka Onyenekwu, LB Nathan Williams and LB David Hinds. MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Placed WR Greg Childs, WR Percy Harvin, DE Greg Scruggs and CB Tharold Simon on the reserve/PUP list. Placed LB Korey Toomer on the reserve/nonfootball injury list. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – Released TE Evan Landi and DL Anthony Rashad White. NEW YORK JETS – Signed K Dan Carpenter. Released K Billy Cundiff and TE Hayden Smith. Placed RB Mike Goodson active non-football injury/illness list. OAKLAND RAIDERS – Placed LB Miles Burris on the reserve/PUP list, and CB Joselio Hanson and RB Latavius Murray on injured reserve. Signed K Justin Medlock. Waived CB Mitchell White. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Waived/injured LB Phillip Hunt. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS – Placed WR Dan DePalma, FB Chris Gronkowski and WR Mike Willie on injured reserve. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Traded LB Parys Haralson to New Orleans for an undisclosed 2014 draft pick. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Released WR Donavon Kemp. Terminated the contract CB Will Blackmon. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Released LB Jacob Cutrera, G Adam Smith, WR Terriun Crump, WR Chris Denton, TE Mike Shanahan, TE Zach Miller and DB Branden Smith. TENNESSEE TITANS – Placed WR Kevin Walter on the PUP list. Waived/injured S Markelle Martin

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Gomez: Don’t ask what Swift said LOS ANGELES (AP) — Did Taylor Swift really utter an expletive to Selena Gomez when One Direction and former love interest Harry Styles took the stage for the MTV Video Music Awards? Don’t ask Selena Gomez. Swift’s seemingly foulmouthed reaction shot lit up social networks and became an instant GIF. But Gomez reprimanded a reporter who asked what Swift said at the premiere of Gomez’s new film, “Getaway.” “Don’t try that with me,” Gomez told him. The young star later said that she’s protective of her friends. “I think girls need to be more supportive of each other. I definitely agree with that. I’m all about that,” she said. “Taylor has been one of those girls. We have been friends for five years. She is very strong. She doesn’t care what people think and she inspires me.” Gomez won best pop video for “Come & Get It” at the ceremony Sunday and said she didn’t expect to win. “So I am watching the beautiful boys, One Direction who are not bad to look at, then they said my name. I looked at Taylor ... it was surreal. Because I do put so much work into my music. There’s so much talk of everything. But I did put my heart and soul into it so I was really excited. It was great.”

Happy birthday Actor Sonny Shroyer is 78. Actor Ken Jenkins is 73. Former Defense Secretary William S. Cohen is 73. Actor David Soul is 70. MLB manager Lou Piniella is 70. Actress Barbara Bach is 67. Actress Debra Mooney is 66. Singer Wayne Osmond (The Osmonds) is 62. Actor Daniel Stern is 56. Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton is 55. Actor John Allen Nelson is 54. Actress Emma Samms is 53. Actress Jennifer Coolidge is 52. Movie director David Fincher is 51. Actress Amanda Tapping is 48. Country singer Shania Twain is 48. Actor Billy Boyd is 45. Actor Jack Black is 44. Actor Jason Priestley is 44. Olympic gold medal swimmer Janet Evans is 42. Actor J. August Richards is 40. Rock singer-musician Max Collins (Eve 6) is 35. Actress Carly Pope is 33. Country singer Jake Owen is 32. Country singer LeAnn Rimes is 31. Actor Michael Galeota is 29. Actress Sarah Roemer is 29. Actor Armie Hammer is 27. Rock singer Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine) is 27. Actor/singer Samuel Larsen (TV: “Glee”) is 22. Actor Kyle Massey is 22. Actress Quvenzhane Wallis (Film: “Beasts of the Southern Wild”) is 10. Reality TV star Alana Thompson, AKA “Honey Boo Boo,” is 8.

Heat-loving crops’ time to shine With school back in session, and a few more weeks of late-summer heat still likely to come, it’s a good time to find quick and easy recipe ideas for meals and snacks. And with the higher temps comes a plentiful supply of heat loving crops like okra, which is now widely available from local growers at the Muskogee Farmers’ Market, Arnold’s Fruit Company and various roadside stands. To help Muskogee area shoppers learn and taste some simple ways to prepare the numerous varieties of fruits and veggies currently Doug available, Walton this Saturday is the second anFresh at nual Raw the Market Crazy! event at the Muskogee Farmers’ Market, with free samples available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is a great chance to see how easy it is to prepare and serve raw snacks and platters featuring most of the fresh produce items available at the market. It’s also a good excuse to try some things different from the same old stuff we always eat. Besides the fresh picked okra, an abundance of other locally-grown produce is available at the farmers market, including green, red and pink tomatoes, watermelon, cucumbers, cantaloupe, peaches, green and colored bell peppers, cayenne and other hot peppers, yellow squash and zucchini, cabbage, eggplant, red, yellow and white onions, new potatoes, green beans, Brussels sprouts, basil, rosemary, mint and other fresh-cut herbs, radishes, beets, turnips, garlic, carrots, asian spinach, collards, swiss chard, kale, micro greens and more. Growers will also have various cuts of frozen grass-fed Dexter beef, potted herbs and aloe vera, fresh cut-flower bouquets and a few water plants. Other food items expected at the market include ready-to-eat lunch and breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, tamales, hot dogs, polish sausages and chicken dogs with grilled veggies, lemonade and other tasty items. Vendors will also have hand-made candles, soaps, natural body care products, pet treats, jewelry, aprons, handbags and more. Not all produce or other products listed are available on Wednesdays. On most Wednesdays, from 10:30 a.m. until 1p.m., OSU Nutrition Educator Michelle Carter-Brown will be at the market fixing sim-

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Okra is a heat-loving crop that is in abundance at the Muskogee Farmers’ Market.

ple, affordable and healthy meal and snack ideas with free samples and recipes, featuring items fresh from the market. Demonstrations at today’s market will highlight fresh okra and tomatoes in the recipe below. SNAP benefits (food stamps) are accepted at the farmers’ market. Customers wishing to purchase eligible foods with their Oklahoma Access card can visit the farmers’ market tent, swipe their card in exchange for tokens, and shop with vendors offering eligible items, which also in-

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clude food-bearing plants. And on most Saturdays, B.J. Charbonneau of the Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center will teach free Tai Chi classes near the band-shell and lawn area next to the market at about 10 a.m., weather permitting. Also on most Wednesdays and Saturdays, Muskogee County Master Gardeners from OSU Extension will be on hand with handy demonstrations and ready to tackle yard and garden questions from anyone needing their help. Their featured topic this

week will be soil amendments. The Muskogee Farmers’ Market is open every Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, under the covered parking pavilions downtown in front of the Civic Center.

1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a heavy nonreactive skillet over medium high heat. Cook onion 3-4 minutes or until translucent. Add okra and cook another 5-6 minutes, or until okra begins to brown. Stir in tomatoes, sugar and salt and pepper OKRA AND TOMATOES to taste. Cover skillet and 1 tablespoon olive oil simmer over low heat 1 medium onion, 15–20 minutes or until chopped thickened. 1 pound okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices Reach Doug Walton at 2 med–large fresh (918) 360-2012 or email him tomatoes, chopped at doug.ewalton@gmail.com.

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Like many Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashana — the Jewish new year — is rich with delicious, symbolic foods. Rounds of challah bread, for example, signify continuity, while apples and honey represent wishes for a sweet year to come. Of course, just as important is spending time with loved ones. So we created a dish to satisfy both the traditional food customs and the desire to spend time with family. Baked stuffed apples have the both the honey and the apples for the sweetness, yet take little effort to make. The method is so simple,

Baked honey date apples satisfy traditional food customs and children can help.

even the children can help. Adults can core the apples while the kids make the filling and stuff them. Let them get their hands dirty by breaking the walnuts, chopping the dates (if they’re old enough), and mixing the filling by knead-

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Do not be deaf to the auction Walter Lippmann, who originated the terms “Cold War” and “stereotype,” said, “It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: The music is nothing if the audience is deaf.” At the bridge table, the auction is nothing if the players are deaf to it. This deal would be impossible for anyone who did not remember the bidding; it would be testing for someone who did. How should South plan the play in three notrump? West leads his Bridge fourth-high- Phil Alder est heart. East wins with his ace and returns the three, his original fourth-highest. (If he had started with only three hearts, he would have led back his higher remaining card in the suit.) To be honest, although it was best here, I disapprove of West’s opening lead. With no side-suit entry, he should have led his spade. (The last time I did not lead partner’s suit, diamonds, they made three no-trump vulnerable in-

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stead of going down three.) South has eight top tricks: three spades, one heart and four clubs. He does not have time to play on diamonds, so must get four spade tricks. With silent opponents, declarer would cash his ace and queen, but that does not rate to work here, needing West to have a singleton jack. South should hope that West has a singleton eight or nine. Declarer plays a club to dummy’s 10, then leads specifically the spade 10. If East plays low, South runs the 10. If East covers with his jack, declarer wins with his ace (or queen) and happily notes the fall of the eight on his left. He returns to the dummy with a club, plays a spade to his seven, and can claim.

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DEAR DOCTOR K: I recently had a prostate biopsy and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now my doctor wants to do an MRI. Why? What new information will the MRI provide? DEAR READER: I can understand why you’re puzzled. A biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing prostate cancer, so why do you need any other test? In a biopsy, bits of tissue are removed from different areas of your prostate gland. They are examined with a microscope to see if there are cancerous cells. If the biopsy shows cancer, the diagnosis has been made. The biopsy also can help determine how aggressive the cancer will be and how likely it is to spread. The biopsy tells you for sure if you have prostate cancer. But it doesn’t tell you everything you need to know about how bad the cancer is and what kind of treatment you

should receive. Once you’ve been diagnosed, decisions about your treatment will depend on the stage of your cancer. “Staging” is a way of describing how far your cancer has spread. Ultrasound imaging tests have traditionally been used to deter- Ask Dr. K mine how much of the Anthony L. prostate Komaroff, gland is M.D. filled with cancer, and whether the cancer has spread to the tissues next to the prostate. A newer kind of MRI called endorectal MRI may give a clearer picture than ultrasound of the local spread of prostate cancer. That’s important because, in the majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, it exists in multiple locations in the prostate

gland. This new kind of MRI is not yet widely available, but it may be available to your doctor. Bone scans can determine if prostate cancer has spread through the blood to bones. MRI scans of the bones are another technique for detecting the spread of cancer. The pictures produced by the MRI will tell your doctor whether and to what extent your cancer has spread to surrounding tissue, lymph nodes and other parts of your body. Your doctor will use these details along with other information to predict how aggressive your tumor is and what treatment will be best. Many new techniques are under development to improve the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer. New types of blood tests can spot prostate cancer cells that have escaped from the prostate gland and are circulating in the blood and threatening to lodge in bones.

Biopsy specimens are not only being examined under a microscope; they also are being studied to see what genes are turned on and off in the cancerous tissue. These “gene expression” patterns are likely to point to the best treatment. Finally, new MRI imaging techniques are in development. For example, doctors may inject a contrast agent, such as a dye, into the bloodstream. This dye is absorbed by the prostate. Cancerous tissue absorbs the agent differently than other tissue. During a contrast-enhanced MRI, the cancerous tissue appears brighter than non-cancerous tissue, making it easier to identify and treat. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

Serving a tender flank steak easy with this recipe My wife is typically a person who prefers grilled seafood or chicken. But occasionally, she has a craving for steak. Ever since she was a young girl, her favorite steak was the flank steak. She liked it so much that she requested it each year for her birthday dinner while growing up. Her father was an accomplished cook and great griller, and would marinate the steak overnight in Catalina dressing. She still talks about those steaks from her childhood. The flank steak is technically not even a steak. It is the hard working

section of the cow that is under the belly. The muscle fibers are long and lean, and the cut is low in fat. It has a rich and beefy flavor, but because of the muscle structure and so little fat, the challenge is to serve a tender cut of meat. Once you are done with this column you’ll know just how to do it. This cut of meat is popular in other cultures, under different names. The consistency from one culture to the next is that it is marinated and served in small pieces, whether stir fry or tacos. Here in the states, the flank steak was considered a scrap piece of meat and was very inexpensive. As people have learned to prepare it properly, it has become a sought-after cut, with the price moving upward. We paid around $7

per pound, which still is- four hours, or better yet, n’t bad for a nice cut of overnight. beef. Have the grill (gas or charcoal) pretty darn hot. LIZ’S MARINADE I used real wood charcoal. RECIPE Allow the steak to sit at 1/4 cup soy sauce room temperature for fif1/4 cup rice wine vine- teen minutes then place gar directly over coals or 2 cloves minced garlic flame. Grill for five min2 tablespoons sesame utes or so. Turn and grill oil for another five minutes. 1 tablespoons honey This meat is best served 1/2 cup vegetable oil rare to medium rare. Once 1/2 teaspoon ground you take it off the grill, alginger low it to sit for five min1 teaspoon red pep- utes. With a very sharp per flakes or 2 tea- knife, cut on the bias spoon Sriracha pepper (against the grain) thinly, sauce and serve quickly. Combine and stir all inGive it a try. You will engredients other than the joy this delicious, rich cut of vegetable oil. Then slowly beef. drizzle in the vegetable oil Dave Lobeck is a barbewhile vigorously whisking cue chef from Sellersburg, to emulsify. Place the flank Ind., who writes the “BBQ steak in a large zip lock My Way” column for CNHI bag and pour marinade in News Service. Visit his webbag. Allow to sit in the site at www.BBQ-Myfridge for a minimum of Way.com.

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mint. It makes for a great contrast to the otherwise sweet blend of honey and dates. If you don’t have (or don’t like) dates, other dried fruit will work just as well. Try dried chopped apricots or raisins. The same goes for the walnuts. Substitute another variety of nut or leave them out altogether. BAKED HONEY-DATE APPLES Start to finish: 1 hour (15 minutes active) Servings: 6 6 baking apples, such as Fuji or Gala

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and broken 3/4 cup chopped dates Zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Heat the oven to 350 F. Mist a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Core the apples using an apple corer or a melon baller, leaving the apple otherwise whole. Scoop out a little bit of extra apple at the center to create a cavity inside about the size of a walnut. Arrange the apples standing upright in the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, com-

bine the walnuts, dates, orange zest, honey and mint. Knead the mixture together with your hands until it is well combined. Spoon some of the mixture into the cavity of each the apple, packing it into the center. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the apple is tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife. Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories; 60 calories from fat (23 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (0.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 8 g fiber; 43 g sugar; 3 g protein; 0 mg sodium.

regret. Proceed with caution and put greater emphasis on improving what you have to offer instead of on what others lack. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Your family or loved ones could coerce you into making some bad financial decisions. You’ll need to find alternatives that make them happy without breaking the bank. Devote some time to your own projects as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — How you present yourself will make a difference to the outcome of a legal, financial or medical situation. Do your best and be your best, and things will work out just fine. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Conduct business matters without showing emotion, and you’ll make deals and sign contracts with confidence. Ask for what you want and don’t hesitate to make last-minute changes that will increase your returns. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Expect sudden reversals with regard to partnership situations. To avoid further trouble, retreat and sort through what’s happened

instead of overreacting. A challenging physical activity could help ease your stress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — An intellectual challenge will boost your confidence and put you in a good position. Networking functions will bring you in touch with serious partners. Nurture relationships to avoid discord down the line. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Say little and do a lot. The difference you make to a cause will impress someone who can help you raise your profile. Romance should be scheduled for late in the day. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Get into shape, start a diet and do whatever it takes to feel better about your appearance. It won’t take much — just a small change to your routine will do wonders for your confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Expand your interests and your friendships to learn some valuable new skills and make crucial work contacts. What you learn and who you meet will be quite useful down the line.

Horoscope Be observant and nonjudgmental with peers and partners in the year ahead. Take care of your own responsibilities before taking on another’s cause. Diplomacy will be required if you’re to maintain your popularity. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — When dealing with people who can influence your future, you should keep your emotions hidden. Present your best and most talented traits and refrain from complaining or criticizing others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Venture out amongst friends and peers who have something to offer you. Getting out and socializing will lead to a new and very valuable relationship. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Don’t get angry, get moving. If you want to meet your goals, you’ll need to work quickly. A conversation could prove important to your work or career. Your eagerness and inventive outlook will impress the right people. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — When talking to an important someone, keep your wits about you and resist saying something you will

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Need to find way to break from trauma Dear Annie: Earlier this walked into our computer year, I was caught up in a liaroom to see my husband trybility issue with my high school ing desperately to hit the track coach. I had a knee indelete button and get rid of an jury and was being treated by email he did not want me to a sports chiropractor, with the see. I managed to glance at full approval of the superinthe woman’s name, however, tendent of the school and asked him who it district. My coach, howwas. Well, she is the ever, rejected the note one I suspected he from the chiropractor hooked up with at his and caused me horrible 50th class reunion. stress and anxiety with There were about five the unnecessary dehours during the weekmand that I see an inend that he could not ternist. The principal account for. said I had to do it. His 95-year-old The internist said that Annie’s mother knows this the school and the woman and says, Mailbox coach were being “She’s such a nice girl ridiculous. and married. She would Several months later, Kathy never do such a thing.” I am still thinking about Mitchell My husband suddenly everything that hapand Marcy can’t keep his hands off pened, and I sometimes Sugar of the waitresses at our become so obsessed favorite restaurant, and with it that I suffer horrible anx- he ogles every woman who iety. Every time a friend asks walks by. what happened, I become I won’t be going to my 50th emotionally and mentally unclass reunion. I can’t leave him stable. alone for a second, and I cerThis former track coach tainly don’t want him running treated my parents and me off with one of my classmates. with hostility, and I am worried I don’t want to go out of my about returning to school. How house. — Humiliated Wife can I move on? — Still RelivDear Wife: Your husband is ing the Misery in his late 70s. In some inDear Still: Any trauma can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which causes the sufferer to relive the event over and over. You need to find a way to break the loop in your thinking. If you can do this by imagining a different, more empowering outcome, great. It’s also possible that once school starts, your coach will simply ignore the incident, and you can do the same. Or you could approach him in a mature fashion and ask to put this behind you. If he mistreats you, report it to the principal. If you are still traumatized, please consider short-term counseling. High school doesn’t last forever. Dear Annie: Last week, I

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stances, as a person ages, early signs of dementia start to show up, and one of them is the loss of inhibition. Unless your husband has exhibited such behavior during your entire marriage, we believe his problem is age related. This doesn’t make it less irritating or worrisome, of course, but it’s possible he could be helped by seeing his doctor. If the doctor is not experienced in this area, ask to be referred to someone who is. Dear Annie: My sympathy for “Shady Family Business,” who wants to change his name because some of his family was engaged in not quite legal doings. It is very likely that the majority of us have forebears who have engaged in activities that would humiliate and horrify us. Even those who discover that they are related to the rich and famous could easily uncover shameful doings in those illustrious backgrounds. If your family has done things of which you are not proud, your lifetime can show that the bloodline is also capable of good. — Life Is a Mixed Bag

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