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Potter fans await finale

Stores hope deals will draw in shoppers

OKC theaters hold events ahead of the premiere of the final “Harry Potter” film.

With many parents still worried about the economy, deals on supplies likely will be popular this back-to-school season.

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Growing Hispanic population is more diverse, census finds

BY PAUL MONIES Database Editor pmonies@opubco.com

The state’s fast-growing Hispanic population also grew more diverse in the last decade, with increases

in the number of people from Central and South America.

The latest figures from the 2010 Census show those of Mexican descent continue to be the largest share of Hispanics in

Oklahoma. That portion of the Hispanic population doubled since 2000.

About 267,000 of the state’s 332,000 Hispanics were of Mexican origin, according to the 2010 Census. That’s up from more

than 132,800 who claimed Mexican descent in 2000.

Overall, Oklahoma’s Hispanic population grew to 8.9 percent last year.

Hispanics made up 5.2 percent of the state’s population in 2000. Hispanics

can be of any race, according to census definitions.

The share of Hispanics claiming Central American descent tripled in the last decade to reach 15,641.

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OKC teenager held in fatal firebombing

The U.S. women’s soccer team beat France, 3-1, to make it to the World Cup final for the first time since 1999. Above, Alex Morgan is carried by Lauren Cheney in celebration.

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The bodies of Boyd Haynes, 87, and Doris Haynes, 86, were found inside their home at 7608 S Miller Ave. in Oklahoma City on Wednesday after a firebombing.

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A teenager was being held Wednesday on murder and arson complaints after the deaths of an Oklahoma City couple whose home was firebombed.

Tristan Ryan Owen, 15, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the deaths of Boyd Haynes, 87, and Doris Haynes, 86. Owen, a neighbor of the Hayneses, is being held in the Oklahoma County jail without bail.

The motive was unclear.

Oklahoma City police Capt.

Patrick Stewart said there are no other suspects in the case. Police questioned two other people but released them, Stewart said.

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Go to NewsOK.com to vote on the question: If you’re a baby boomer, do you consider yourself old?

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WASHINGTON — Baby boomers say wrinkles aren’t so bad, and they’re not that worried about dying. Just don’t call them “old.”

The generation that once powered a youth

Oklahoma City police officials stand in the intersection of S Miller Avenue and SW 75 while investigating a firebombing at 7608 S Miller Ave.

Let us listen to words of the wise, but give us wisdom to reject others’ false teachings. Amen.

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movement isn’t ready to symbolize the aging of America, even as its first members are becoming eligible for Medicare.

A new poll finds threequarters of all baby boomers still consider themselves middle-aged or younger, and that includes most of the boomers who are ages 57-65.

Younger adults call 60 the start of old age, but baby boomers are pushing that number back, according to The Associated Press-LifeGoesStrong.com poll. The median age they cite is 70. And a quarter of boomers insist you’re not old until you’re 80.

“In my 20s, I would have thought the 60s were bad,

but they’re not so bad at all,” says Lynn Brown, 64, a retired legal assistant and grandmother of 11 living near Phoenix in Apache Junction, Ariz.

The 77 million boomers are celebrating their 47th through 65th birthdays this year.

Iowa Guardsmen are leaving Afghanistan, representing the start of the troop drawdown.

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Fundraiser seeks to help cowgirl injured at IFYR A fundraiser sign is set up Tuesday in Shawnee.

Kelly Blanton, an International Finals Youth Rodeo contestant from North Carolina, was thrown from her horse in the practice ring Monday night. She injured her spinal cord and has no feeling from the chest down.

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AMRAM TO PERFORM AT WOODYFEST

Potter fans watch, wait for series’ final premiere

Future Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Famer David Amram, shown at right, will return to the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival on Friday in Guthrie’s hometown of Okemah. It will be the eighth straight year for the acclaimed songwriter, composer, conductor and multi-instrumentalist to perform at WoodyFest. Also at WoodyFest, Amram will play Mary Jo’s Pancake Breakfast and provide musical accompaniment for the Woody Guthrie Poets on Saturday, play with any fellow performer who asks and jam in the parking lot until sunrise. This year, “Art of the Song: Creativity Radio,” an hourlong weekly radio show airing on more than 100 radio stations across the U.S. and Canada, will tape upcoming shows Thursday and Friday at WoodyFest. Sam Baker was scheduled to perform and record a segment with “Art of the Song” at WoodyFest, but Baker will be having eye surgery that has forced him to cancel his WoodyFest appearances this year. In Baker’s place, Amram will do Thursday’s “Art of the Song” segment, and Ronny Cox will record with the show on Friday. Maine songwriter Jude Johnstone, whose songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Bette Midler and others, will play in Baker’s place Friday at WoodyFest. For more information on WoodyFest, go to www.woodyguthrie.com. Amram will be inducted in the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in fall. Friday, he will join The Richie Pardo Quintet as they play a tribute to jazz bassist and cellist Oscar Pettiford for the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa. Amram played with Pettiford from 1955 through 1957 and recorded three albums with him.

For more information on the show, go to www.ok jazz.org.

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Harry Potter fans attend the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” at Avery Fisher Hall on Monday in New York.

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Scrambling to a theater, Ralph Ball agrees to an interview on one condition.

“As long as it’s quick,” Ball said Monday. “I’m trying to get good seats for my daughter and I.” Ball, 59, and his 34year-old daughter were trying to get in prime position for the opening of the Harry Potter Adventure, a marathon of the seven released Harry Potter films spread out over a four-day showing at AMC Theatres leading up to the midnight showing of the new and final installment: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.”

“It’s probably going to be my last chance to see them on the big screen one more time and see them at bigger than life size,” Ball said. “I’m sad because it’s the end, but I’m just so excited from the trailers and sneak peeks, and it just looks like a wild ride.”

Ball isn’t alone in his anticipation of the film.

Kathryn Ponder, 27, said she wanted to see all the movies again because she didn’t get into the books and movies right away.

“I never saw the first four movies in the theaters, so I had to come to them all because it’s a once in a lifetime thing,” Ponder said. “I got off work early, and my friends are coming up here with me, and we are all going to dress up,

and I’m going to be Hermione.”

Ponder said she has a replica wand that cost $40 she plans on bringing with her to the premiere.

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Other Potter events Other theaters across Oklahoma City planned Potter events as well, such as Harkins Theater, which also had a four-day marathon, and the Warren Theatre in Moore, which crammed all the movies into two days starting Wednesday.

With “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” included, Potter fans will watch 19 1⁄2 hours of Potter movies that have been breaking box office records for the past decade and grossed more than $6 billion in revenue, according to boxofficemojo.com Matt Mahler was one of the first into the theater to grab his seats for the marathon.

Mahler said he was coaxed into being a Potter fan by his family, and now he can’t get enough.

Mahler said he is excited to get to watch all the movies even though he knows he doesn’t like a few of them.

“Worst movie is ‘Goblet of Fire’; they messed that movie up real bad,” Mahler said. “I love the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ because that was when Sirius Black was first in there, and I love Gary Oldman, and I thought he was perfect for that role.”

Ball said he is sad the

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I Cast: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermoine), Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Rupert Grint (Ron), Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix), Alan Rickman (Snape) I Credits: Directed by David Yates, written by Steve Kloves, based on the J.K. Rowling novel, produced by David Barron, David Heyman and J.K. Rowling. It is a Warner Brothers release.

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“You get tied up in their lives, and you know it’s fantasy, but it’s escapism, too,” Ball said.

“You can identify, and you can start to feel and think and empathize with them; I’m going to miss them.”

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Far left: In an image made from a video, Tristan Ryan Owen is detained at the scene by Oklahoma City police Wednesday and was later arrested on a murder complaint.

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Left: An Oklahoma City police crime scene unit is parked Wednesday behind tape next to 2700 SW 75 as officials investigate a firebombing at 7608 S Miller Ave. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN

Deaths: Molotov cocktail glass collected FROM PAGE 1A

Wednesday, the garage area of the house was engulfed in flames. Firefighters found two bodies inside. Sawyers would not say where in the house the bodies were.

Neighbor Keven Davis, 26, said he returned home from work shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday and noticed a teenager walking down the street before the house erupted in flames.

He and another neighbor tried to get to the house, but the thick smoke and heat prevented them from getting close, Davis said. Soon the house was engulfed, he said.

Police and fire investigators collected glass from a Molotov cocktail at the scene, Stewart said.

A man who identified himself as Owen’s grandfather was reached by phone Wednesday but declined to comment.

On his MySpace page, Owen makes several references to smoking marijuana and says he once was arrested for smoking the drug. He also talks about breaking up with a girl, getting into fistfights with people and enrolling at U.S. Grant High School in October.

Couple ‘were really super, nice people’ A woman who lives on S Miller said the man who lived at the house that was firebombed made white, wooden chairs that he sold in his front yard. She did not want to give her name.

“A lot of older people live on this street,” she said. “I have not even seen too many young people. I have lived here a year, and I thought it was a pretty good place.”

Laura Yount, 78, who lives south of the house, said she heard explosions about 4 a.m.

“I heard a ‘boom, boom, boom,’ but I didn’t know what it was and went back to sleep,” Yount said.

Her husband, Thad Yount, 80, said he had known the couple for years.

“They were really super, nice people,” he said. “She made the best chocolate chip cookies going. And he made chairs.”

Thad Yount said members of the local Meadow Cliff neighborhood association called Doris Haynes “the cookie lady.” She always sent cookies to their meetings, even when her health was failing and she couldn’t attend, he said.

Another neighbor who was friends with Doris Haynes said the couple had been married for more than 65 years and moved into the house in the 1960s.

“She was a really kind, sweet-hearted lady,” she said.

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Boomers look at aging with optimism Boomers approach their golden years with a generally positive outlook. Many expect their own quality of life in their golden years to be better than their parents, and they expect to outlive previous generations.

In general, at what age do you think a person becomes old?

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Sad

Helpless

Confident

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Happy

Afraid

None of the above

NOTE: Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding.

SOURCE: AP-LIFEGOESSTRONG.COM POLL, CONDUCTED BY KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS

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Overall, they’re upbeat about their futures.

Americans born in the population explosion after World War II are more likely to be excited about the positive aspects of aging, such as retirement, than worried about the negatives, like declining health.

A third of those polled feel confident about growing older, almost twice as many as find it frustrating or sad.

Sixteen percent report they’re happy about aging, about equal to the number who say they’re afraid.

Most expect to live longer than their parents.

“I still think I’ve got years to go to do things,” says Robert Bechtel, 64, of Virginia Beach, Va. He retired last year after nearly four decades as a retail manager.

Now Bechtel has less stress and more time to do what he pleases, including designing a bunk bed for his grandchildren, remodeling a bathroom and teaching Sunday school.

Wisdom seen as best thing about aging A strong majority of baby boomers are enthusiastic about some perks of aging — watching their children or grandchildren grow up, doing more with friends and family, and getting time for favorite activities. About half say they’re highly excited about retirement. Boomers most frequently offered the wisdom accumulated over their lives as the best thing about aging.

“The older you get, the smarter you get,” says Glenn Farrand, 62, of Ankeny, Iowa. But, he adds, “The physical part of it is the pits.”

Baby boomers most often brought up failing health or fading physical abilities when asked to name the worst thing about getting older.

Among their top worries: physical ailments that would take away their independence (deeply worrisome to 45 percent), losing their memory (44 percent), and being unable to pay medical bills (43 percent). Many also fret about running out of money (41 percent).

Only 18 percent say they worry about dying. Another 22 percent are “moderately” concerned about it. More than twothirds expect to live to at least age 76; 1 in 6 expects to make it into the 90s.

About half predict a better quality of life for themselves than their parents experienced as they aged.

“My own parents, by the time they were 65 to 70, were very, very inactive

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ABOUT THE POLL The AP-LifeGoesStrong.com poll was conducted from June 3-12 by Knowledge Networks of Menlo Park, Calif., and involved online interviews with 1,416 adults, including 1,078 baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964. The margin of sampling error for results from the full sample is plus or minus 4.4 percentage points; for the boomers, it is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.

Knowledge Networks used traditional telephone and mail sampling methods to randomly recruit respondents. People selected who had no Internet access were given it free.

and very much old in their minds,” says Brown. So they “sat around the house and didn’t go anywhere.”

“I have no intentions of sitting around the house,” says Brown, whose hobbies include motorcycle rides with her husband.

“I’m enjoying being a senior citizen more than my parents did.”

But a minority of boomers — about a fourth — worry things will be harder for them than for the previous generation.

“I think we’ll have less,” said Vicki Mooney, 62, of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., who fears older people will be pinched by cuts to Social Security and Medicare and rising health care costs.

“The main difference in the quality of life is wondering if we will have a safety net.”

Baby boomers with higher incomes generally are more optimistic about aging than their poorer peers.

Women tend to feel sunnier than men; college graduates are more positive than those without a degree.

Aging isn’t a problem; ‘it’s just nature’ A third of baby boomers say their health has declined in the last five years, and that group is more likely to express fear or frustration about aging.

Still, most boomers rate themselves in good or even excellent health overall, with less than 1 in 10 doing poorly.

Looking older is seriously bugging just 12 percent of baby boomers. The vast majority say they wouldn’t get plastic surgery. That includes Johanna Taisey, 61, of Chandler, Ariz., who says aging is “no problem at all … it’s just nature.”

“Age with dignity,” Taisey advises.

Among the 1 in 5 who have had or would consider cosmetic surgery, about half say they might improve their tummy or eyes.

A sagging chin is the next biggest worry — nearly 40 percent would consider getting that fixed.

Only 5 percent of baby boomers say they might use the chemical Botox to temporarily smooth away wrinkles; 17 percent would consider laser treatments to fix varicose veins.

Many take steps to look younger But boomers, especially women, are taking some steps to look younger. A majority of the women — 55 percent — regularly dye their hair, and they overwhelmingly say it’s to cover gray. Only 5 percent of the men admit using hair color.

A quarter of the women have paid more than $25 for an anti-aging skin care product, such as a lotion or night cream.

Just 5 percent of the men say they’ve bought skin care that expensive.

Almost all baby boomers — 90 percent — have tried to eat better.

Three-quarters say they’re motivated more by a desire to improve their health than their appearance. Most boomers — 57 percent — say in the past year they’ve taken up a regular program of exercise. About the same number do mental exercises, such as crossword puzzles or video games, to stay sharp.

Loretta Davis, 64, of Salem, W.Va., reads and plays games on her computer and takes walks. Diabetes and hypertension keep her focused on her diet these days. “I wish I had been more conscious of what I was eating earlier in life,” said Davis, who worked in a grocery store, a factory and an ice cream shop before being disabled by polio in the 1980s.

But Davis says getting older doesn’t bother her: “I’m just glad to still be here.”

CONTRIBUTING: AP POLLING DIRECTOR TREVOR TOMPSON, DEPUTY POLLING DIRECTOR JENNIFER AGIESTA AND NEWS SURVEY SPECIALIST DENNIS JUNIUS

Census: State households continue to change, too FROM PAGE 1A

Much of that growth came from Guatemalans, who grew 333 percent to 7,960.

Meanwhile, increases in Colombians, Peruvians and Venezuelans boosted the number of Hispanics from South America. Hispanics describing themselves as coming from that continent totaled 7,134 in 2010, up from 3,212 in 2000.

Puerto Rican Hispanics also grew in Oklahoma over the last decade to 12,223, an increase of 50 percent.

Household changes Oklahoma households continue to change, too.

Out of 1.46 million households in Oklahoma, 722,435 were husbandand-wife households in 2010.

But the share of husband-and-wife households fell to 49.5 percent.

That’s down from 53.5 percent in 2000.

At 168,633, singleparent households grew by 18.7 percent since 2000.

The majority of those households still are made up of single mothers, but single-father households jumped by 40 percent in the last decade. That compared to single-mother households, which grew by 12 percent.

The number of households with unmarried partners increased to 86,694, or almost 6 percent of all households.

AT A GLANCE OTHER FINDINGS I The number of households made up of men living alone rose to 12.5 percent in 2010, up from 11.4 percent in 2000. Female-alone households fell slightly to 14.9 percent in 2010.

I Among Native Americans who described their tribe, the number of people identifying themselves as “Cherokee alone” grew 17.7 percent to 114,533.

Identification as “Choctaw alone” grew to 51,431, up from 43,620 in 2000.

I Vietnamese remain Oklahoma’s largest group of Asian origin. Those describing themselves as “Vietnamese alone” increased 29 percent to 16,258 in 2010.

I The ethnic Hmong population increased rapidly in the last decade. From just 549 in 2000, the number of people in Oklahoma describing themselves as Hmong on census forms rose to 3,180 in 2010. The Hmong are from Southeast Asia. Many came to the United States after fighting alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.

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That rose from 53,307 unmarried-partner households, or 4 percent, in 2000.

Most of the unmarriedpartner households were male and female, but about 9,800 were samesex couples in 2010.

More than 79,580 children were living with a grandparent last year. The census did not ask that question in 2000. Earlier estimates from the Census’ American Community Survey put the figure at 75,000.

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BY HELEN CHAPPELL McClatchy News Service

RALEIGH, N.C. — For the first time in decades, young adults today might live shorter lives than previous generations, a new study suggests.

In a collaboration among the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Utah State University and the University of Illinois-Chicago, researchers used new statistical tools to predict the number of deaths from obesity-related illnesses.

The team found the new tools accurately predicted the increase in deaths from coronary heart disease observed in young men over the last decade.

Over the same time period, older methods for predicting death rates continued to paint a sunny picture of improving health and longer lives for Americans of all ages.

The problem with the old methods is they make predictions based entirely on generations who have

already died, said Dr. Yang Yang, an author of the study and professor of sociology at UNC-CH and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Though the predictions are meant to be for the living, “their current health conditions are not taken into account,” Yang said.

Obesity is among the health conditions that need to be accounted for, Yang argues. For example, in 2009, 29.3 percent of people in North Carolina were obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from less than 15 percent 20 years ago.

This rise in obesity — and the corresponding surge in associated illnesses such as coronary heart disease and diabetes — is recent enough that predictions relying only on data from past generations can’t account for it.

Yet these prediction methods are consistently used by official agencies, including North Carolina’s state Center for Health

Statistics, to forecast death rates and life expectancies.

There are lots of theories as to which methods are best, said Don Akin, a statistician with the center. But in the end, “ours is fairly easy,” Akin said.

When sifting through birth and death records, that’s a big advantage.

Yang added that the newer, more accurate methods are less known by forecasting agencies outside of the scientific community. “Like all new inventions, it takes time to disseminate,” she said.

But with this study demonstrating the accuracy of newer methods, she thinks the time is right for agencies to make the switch.

Better predictions about the true impacts of health problems, such as obesity, can help us mount a better response, Yang said, “The only way that can happen,” she explained, “is if we have the right tools and metrics that allow us to see them.”

HIV drugs found to cut chances of transmission

BY THOMAS H. MAUGH II Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGLES — In what is being hailed as a major advance in the battle against AIDS, two studies in Africa have shown that a daily pill containing either one or two anti-HIV drugs can reduce transmission of the virus by as much as threequarters among heterosexual couples.

The results were so compelling that one of the studies was halted early and the drugs given to all the participants, researchers said Wednesday.

The results suggest that this approach, termed preexposure prophylaxis, may represent the best hope for slowing or even halting the spread of the deadly plague.

A study in gay men reported last November showed that one of the drugs in the new trial could reduce the spread of HIV by as much as 70 percent. But a study released earlier this year found that the drugs did not show a similar benefit among heterosexual women.

The new findings suggest that the earlier study in women may have been flawed.

“Our results provide clear evidence that this works in heterosexuals,” said Dr. Jared Baeten of the University of Washington, a leader of the new study.

The results were to be released next week at the International AIDS Society

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CHEAPER DRUGS TO BE AVAILABLE LONDON — Gilead Sciences Inc., one of the world’s biggest producers of AIDS drugs, will allow some of them to be made by generic manufacturers — potentially increasing their availability in poor countries, particularly in Africa, officials said this week. In the first deal of its kind, the Foster City, Calif.-based pharmaceutical company has agreed to allow four of its AIDS drugs to be made by generic drug companies at a cheaper cost in return for a small proportion of royalties, United Nations health officials said. Most of the 33 million people worldwide who have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, live in Africa. One of the drugs will also be used to treat people with hepatitis.

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Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Rome, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released them Wednesday when the results were leaked.

One trial enrolled 4,758 couples in Kenya and Uganda in which one partner carried the virus and the second didn’t. A third of the uninfected participants received a daily pill containing tenofovir, a third received a daily pill containing tenofovir in combination with emtricitabine and a third received a placebo.

The two drugs are marketed as Viread and Truvada, respectively, by Gilead Sciences Inc. of Foster City, Calif. They are available generically in many countries for as little as 25 cents per pill.

By the end of May, researchers had identified 18 new infections among the group receiving Viread, 13 among those receiving Truvada and 47 among those receiving placebo.

That corresponds to a 62 percent reduction in transmission among those receiving Viread and a 73 percent reduction among those receiving Truvada.

The second trial, sponsored by the CDC, enrolled 1,219 healthy, sexually active males and females in Botswana. Half received Truvada and half a placebo.

Among the 601 participants who took Truvada, there were nine new infections, compared to 24 among the 599 who received placebo.

That amounts to a 62.6 percent reduction in new infections.

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Scanning tools might be employed in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

BY SHARI ROAN Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — PET scans to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease will be available someday, according to accumulating research showing the scans can accurately diagnose the disease.

In two studies published this week, researchers demonstrated advances in shaping the scanning tools for routine use someday.

In one study, researchers from Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Phoenix evaluated a PET tracer called florbetapir F 18.

Tracers are radioactive substances that highlight particular areas of the brain affected by a disease.

Researchers found differences in the brain up-

take of the tracer between three groups of people: 82 healthy people, 68 people with probable Alzheimer’s and 60 people with mild cognitive impairment (considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease).

The scans showed differences large enough to distinguish between impaired and healthy brains.

The authors proposed specific cutoff points that could be used to determine a positive test for brain plaques or a negative result.

In a second study, researchers at Penn Memory Center in Philadelphia used a tracer known as fluorine 18-labeled flutemetamol on seven people who had undergone brain biopsies for a condition called normal pressure hydroce-

phalus. This is a disorder that causes dementia and can be difficult to distinguish from Alzheimer’s disease.

The study showed the readings regarding plaques seen on the scans matched the visual evaluation of the biopsied tissue.

The cutoff points that are ultimately used to determine a positive or negative result for an Alzheimer’s PET scan will be difficult to establish, suggests the author of a commentary accompanying the studies because different tracers may require their own set of cutoff points.

Moreover, the interpretation of the person examining the scan may also be an issue.

The papers appear in the Archives of Neurology.

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Lawmakers offer options to end funding stalemate

BY DAVID ESPO AND ANDREW TAYLOR

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WASHINGTON — Failure

to raise the U.S. debt limit would probably ensure President Barack Obama’s re-election in 2012, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow conservatives on Wednesday.

McConnell spoke as Obama and congressional leaders met for a fourth straight day — struggling to avert an unprecedented government default threatened for Tuesday, Aug. 2.

At the Capitol, rankand-file lawmakers advanced their own fallback measures in case the bipartisan compromise talks fail.

One version, authored

by Sen. Bill Nelson, DFla., was designed to make sure Social Security benefits are paid on time. An-

COBURN MAY REJOIN ‘GANG OF SIX’ WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, said he may rejoin the so-called Gang of Six, the bipartisan band of senators seeking to reach agreement on a big deficit-cutting deal that would blend spending cuts with a tax code overhaul.

Coburn dropped out of the group two months ago saying Democrats weren’t willing to cut enough spending from programs like Medicare. He said he may rejoin the group depending on how it responds to ideas he’s sent over.

The closely watched group has been working for months in hopes of a bipartisan deficit-cutting deal that might gain momentum despite the partisanship consuming Capitol Hill.

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other, unveiled by a trio of House conservatives, would give priority to paychecks for members of the armed forces.

“Currently, there is not a single debt limit proposal that can pass the House of Representatives,” House Majority Leader Eric Can-

tor, R-Va., said in a written statement.

He said efforts should focus on “what we can agree upon” rather than Democratic demands for raising taxes or GOP calls to repeal the year-old health care bill.

Without an increase in

government borrowing authority by Aug. 2, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner has warned, there could be a default posing a catastrophic risk to the economy, still recovering from the worst recession in decades.

In a sobering reminder of the stakes, the Treasury Department announced that the federal deficit was on pace to exceed $1trillion for the third consecutive year, and was likely to top last year’s $1.29 trillion.

McConnell, in a radio interview, said his first choice was to reach a good compromise with Obama.

Short of that, “my second obligation is to my party … to prevent them from being sucked into a horrible position politically that would allow the president probably to get re-elected because we didn’t handle this difficult situation correctly,” McConnell said.

FORMER FIRST LADY’S LEGACY OF HELPING SUBSTANCE ABUSERS WILL LIVE FOREVER A military honor guard carries the casket bearing the body of former first lady Betty Ford on Wednesday as it arrives at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Mich. The former first lady will be buried at the museum Thursday next to her husband, former President Gerald R. Ford.

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New York explosion is deadly Landlords David and Linda Baldwin embrace Wednesday amid the debris of their New Salem, N.Y., rental home after it exploded. The explosion leveled the two-family home blowing debris hundreds of feet and killing at least three people, police said. Eight others were injured, including a baby. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.

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IN BRIEF COURT

COMPANION CALLED ‘SUBSERVIENT BOSTON — James “Whitey” Bulger’s longtime girl-

friend is a subservient, “simple woman” whose only offense is a “crime of passion” she committed when she fell in love with the former Boston crime boss, her attorney said Wednesday as he asked a federal judge to release her on bail. Catherine Greig’s lawyer painted a picture of a frightened or meek woman who knew little or nothing about Bulger’s crimes when she fled Boston with him in 1995.

INMATE GAINS ACCESS TO PORN TACOMA, Wash. — A legal loophole is allowing a

Washington state man accused of child sex crimes to view child pornography in jail. Weldon Marc Gilbert is acting as his own lawyer in the case, and that means he’s entitled to review the evidence, which includes more than 100 videos seized after his 2007 arrest. The materials normally would be contraband at the Pierce County Jail, but restricting Gilbert’s access to the videos could result in a mistrial, television station KOMO reported Wednesday.

POLITICS

OBAMA RAISES CAMPAIGN FUNDS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama collected

$86 million combined for his re-election campaign and the Democratic Party during the past three months, giving him a large fundraising advantage over the Republican field seeking to challenge him in 2012. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said in a video posted early Wednesday that it raised more than $47 million and the Democratic National Committee brought in more than $38 million through the end of June, building a foundation for advertising and get-out-the-vote efforts in next year’s election. Obama’s team had set a public goal of $60 million combined.

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2nd funeral, interment await Ford in Michigan

BY JEFF WILSON AND JOHN ROGERS Associated Press

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Thousands of wellwishers from seniors to toddlers waved, saluted or held their hands over their hearts in a sometimes tearful tribute to Betty Ford, as a motorcade carrying her body zigzagged from a California desert church to Palm Springs airport for her final flight home to Michigan.

The black Cadillac hearse was escorted by nearly a dozen California Highway Patrol cars and other vehicles during the 25-minute trip to the airport, where Ford’s mahogany casket, covered in flowers, was placed aboard

an Air Force jet used by Vice President Joe Biden.

Shortly after noon CDT, the plane — also carrying Ford’s family — departed for Grand Rapids, Mich., and landed about 4 p.m.

CDT, where the former first lady was to be laid to rest Thursday next to her late husband, President Gerald R. Ford, at his presidential museum.

Public pays its respect By the time the motorcade ended its slow journey to the museum, about 200 people already had gathered outside the building. The memorial service is private, but the public was allowed to file past Betty Ford’s body Wednesday evening for a public viewing.

“She really reached out to all the people who are struggling … with drugs and alcohol addiction,” said John Patrick Jr., 38, of Grand Rapids. “That legacy will last forever.”

Patrick said he brought his 87-year-old grandmother to the museum Sunday to sign a condolences book. “She reminisced a lot about the Fords,” he said.

In California, as the hearse carrying Ford’s body drove through Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and other desert resort cities, people lined the streets and hoisted American flags to say goodbye to the beloved former first lady, who died Friday at age 93.

Some wiped tears from their eyes.

Alabama churches take lead opposing immigration law CIVIL RIGHTS | OPPORTUNITY SEEN TO MAKE UP FOR 1950S-’60S

BY JAY REEVES Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For some believers and church leaders, opposing Alabama’s toughest-in-thenation law against illegal immigration is a chance for Bible Belt redemption.

During the civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s, many churches didn’t join the fight to end racial segregation.

Now that Alabama has what’s widely considered the nation’s most restric-

tive state law against illegal immigration, mainstream churches, faith-based organizations and individual members are leading opposition to the act. Some see their involvement as a way to avoid repeating mistakes of the past.

Believers are doing more than praying, marching and protesting. Groups and individuals filed a federal lawsuit last week attempting to have the law declared unconstitutional.

Some see the issue in faith terms when they

compare biblical instructions to welcome strangers and love others with the law’s ban on helping illegal immigrants secure a place to live, a job, health care other than for emergencies and even a ride to the store.

Others worry it could criminalize mission work with illegal immigrants.

“They wonder if this is the beginning of infringing on freedoms that the church has considered its bailiwick,” said Chriss H. Doss, attorney and ordained minister.

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Astronauts’ closing mission is a busy one

BY MARCIA DUNN Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts making NASA’s last shuttle flight turned into moving men and garbage haulers Wednesday with no time to dwell on their place in space history, after enjoying a special salute from the original “Rocket Man,” Elton John.

Mutilated Brooklyn 8-year-old discovered

BY COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

NEW YORK — An 8-yearold Brooklyn boy who got lost while walking home alone from day camp in his Orthodox Jewish neighborhood was killed and dismembered by a stranger he had asked for directions, and his remains were found stuffed in a trash bin and the man’s refrigerator, police said Wednesday.

The gruesome killing of Leiby Kletzy shocked the tight-knit Hasidic community in Borough Park, in part because it is one of the safest sections of the city and because the man under arrest is himself an Orthodox Jew. A day-and-a-half search for the boy ended with the discovery of his severed feet in a bloody freezer at the home of a man who was seen with the child on a surveillance video, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The rest of the remains were in the trash in another neighborhood.

“It is every parent’s worst nightmare,” Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

The 35-year-old suspect, Levi Aron, implicated himself in the killing, Kelly said.

Police said there was no evidence the boy was sexually assaulted, but they would not otherwise shed any light on a motive except to say Aron told them he “panicked” when he saw photos of the missing boy on fliers in the neighborhood. Police were looking into whether Aron had a history of mental illness.

Detectives were questioning him Wednesday afternoon, and no immediate charges were filed. It was not clear whether he had an attorney.

Group sues over Texas’ prayer day

BY CHRIS TOMLINSON Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The Freedom from Religion Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Texas governor’s day of prayer and fasting.

The organization, which is made up of atheists and agnostics, argues that Gov. Rick Perry is violating the constitutional ban on the government establishing a religion.

Perry has invited the Obama administration, the nation’s governors and Texas lawmakers to attend the prayer meeting in Houston on Aug. 6.

The event is being sponsored by evangelical Christian groups and is explicitly a Christian event.

The foundation said Perry should not have organized the event as governor.

The suit was filed Wednesday at the federal courthouse in Houston.

The governor’s office had no immediate comment.

In their first news interviews from orbit, Atlantis’ four astronauts said they were satisfied to go from Tuesday’s last spacewalk of the 30-year shuttle era to more mundane matters — unloading supplies and hauling trash.

At least they didn’t have to deal with a loud and smelly toilet on the International Space Station; a station resident handled

that task.

“We’ve got some great station hosts up here, and we’re just trying to get them all stocked up for the next year,” Atlantis’ pilot, Douglas Hurley said. “It keeps us so focused that we tend not to, I think, look at the big picture as much.”

Atlantis delivered several tons of food, clothes and other household goods.

The space station is supposed to operate for another decade, and unmanned craft from multiple countries will keep up supply runs once NASA’s shuttle program ends.

Flight director Chris Edelen smiled while quoting space station astronaut Michael Fossum on going from spacewalking to closet cleaning.

“Just 24 hours ago, he

was doing the most amazing thing that a human being could possibly do … to float in the vacuum of space 240 miles above the Earth, and today, he’s basically rearranging a closet and his buddy is working on the toilet,” Edelen said at a news conference. “So yes, that’s all in the life of an astronaut.”

In honor of this last shuttle flight, NASA

beamed up a prerecorded message by the British superstar Elton John, as well as a half-minute of his Apollo-era 1972 song “Rocket Man,” which was inspired by space exploration.

Atlantis’ 13-day mission is the last ever for a space shuttle. After that, the three surviving shuttles will be transformed into museum displays.

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A woman in Texas gave birth to a baby boy weighing in at 16 pounds, 1 ounce. When they did the sonogram, the doctor was like, ‘I’m not sure if it’s a boy or a girl, but it’s definitely an American.’”

OUR VIEWS | STRONG OPPOSITION TO ALBERTA EXPANSION EFFORTS

Hurdles make pipeline’s future much less certain HE Canadian province of Alberta has a natural resource it wants to sell, but buyers are balking.

Oklahoma has a natural resource that buyers want to acquire, but the state is loath to let it go.

Free markets typically operate through the exchange of goods between willing buyers and sellers. The process is skewed when provincialism and/or environmental concerns enter the mix.

The products referenced above are valuable. Alberta’s oil and southeastern Oklahoma’s water would fill obvious needs. But Americans have developed a resistance to Canadian oil imports. And provincialism in Oklahoma has created a resistance to selling our water.

A probable result of the first resistance is continued overreliance on oil imported from unstable regions. A certain result of the second resistance is the wasting of a resource that could be transferring Texas dollars to Oklahoma coffers.

Canada’s oil won’t evaporate. It will either be sold now or later, either to the United States or to another buyer. Oklahoma’s excess water is wasted. Millions of gallons leave the state each day instead of being tapped and sold. This is a resource the state can’t get back: Once the water reaches the Red River, it’s undrinkable and unmarketable.

Water, of course, is a renewable resource. Oil isn’t.

Alberta’s valuable commodity, produced from oil sands, will eventually run out. This state’s water (we presume) will flow eternally. The question is whether it

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will continue to go unsold.

Expanding a pipeline to transport Alberta’s oil to Oklahoma (Cushing) has met stiff resistance from environmentalists. No matter what they say, the real reason they don’t like the project is an abhorrence of fossil fuels. But oil will come from other locations — just as coal will be in more demand at power plants if hydraulic fracturing used for natural gas production is restricted by environmental policies.

Stopping the pipeline — or stopping hydraulic fracturing — would thus be a Pyrrhic victory. Want to burn more “dirty” coal? Restrict “clean” natural gas production. Want to be more vulnerable to oil and gasoline price spikes due to Mideast instability? Restrict oil imports from within North America.

The water issue is harder to reckon. It’s not about environmentalism but petty provincialism and a rabid distaste for selling anything to Texans. If entitlements are the untouchable third rail for politicians at the federal level, our water is the bottomless third well for their Oklahoma counterparts.

Alberta is enjoying a boom due to advanced recovery techniques for turning tar-like bitumen into oil, most of which is sent to the U.S. A lot more would be sent if the pipeline is expanded.

Considering the hurdles the pipeline must clear, its future is uncertain. But its completion seems far more certain than the prospect of ever selling Oklahoma’s excess water to Texans.

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Tragic facts: Air battle: Verdict critics skew Inhofe’s tussle truth in robbery case will benefit pilots Jerome Ersland’s lawyer says his client’s murder conviction is a tragedy. The word is apt. The context isn’t.

The May 2009 armed robbery attempt at the pharmacy where Ersland worked had many tragic aspects.

It was tragic that two adults recruited two minors to do their dirty work. Tragic that the boys took them up on the offer. Tragic that one of them died. Tragic that Ersland executed him.

For this a jury accepted the prosecutor’s argument that Ersland’s response exceeded what the law allows.

For that verdict, the jury, the judge and even The Oklahoman’s lead reporter on the case have been vilified by people who don’t know the facts and who don’t seem to want to know them.

We’ve even heard that the surviving perpetrators were kissed with kindness by a justice system that supposedly railroaded Ersland. Yet the prison sentences for the men who planned the robbery far exceeded Ersland’s sentence — even though they weren’t in the pharmacy. The young man who entered with a gun (alongside the unarmed youth Ersland killed) pleaded guilty to murder — even though he never fired a shot.

This wasn’t a case of Ersland surviving in a blaze of glory. He was the only person shooting that day. His first shot was lawful — heroic even — and effectively ended the robbery attempt. But then he crossed a line.

He made things worse by refusing to admit it, which likely would have meant a far more lenient sentence.

Tragic? Yes. Unjust? No.

Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, has an ax to grind with the Federal Aviation Administration. But the bill he recently introduced to strengthen the position of pilots in contesting FAA disciplinary procedures has merits in getting the agency to open its records.

The FAA ordered Inhofe to take remedial piloting lessons after he landed his small plane on a closed runway at a rural South Texas airport in October and sent workers on the ground scrambling. He was irritated by the agency’s lack of response as he prepared his defense for the case.

“With any bureaucracy that has the power to take action against an individual, it’s our job in Congress to ensure there are appropriate safeguards in place to prevent agency overreach,” Inhofe said.

Inhofe’s legislation requires pilots facing enforcement actions to be given all relevant evidence, including air traffic communication tapes, before action could proceed. It seems only fair that such information be made available to pilots facing disciplinary action.

“When I tried to get the voice recording, it took me four months, and I’m a United States senator,” Inhofe said.

It makes you wonder how long it would take an average citizen to get the evidence.

Inhofe’s bill has the support of several private pilots groups. They include the powerful Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which has about 400,000 members, and the Experimental Aircraft Association, which has about 170,000 members.

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Religion test for 2012 election?

The Constitution is specific when it prohibits a “religious test” for “any office or public trust” — Article VI, Paragraph III. That doesn’t mean that voters are prohibited from taking a person’s faith (or lack thereof) into account when deciding for whom they will vote.

No law could stop them.

Past elections have been decided when some Catholics voted for a Catholic politician because of their shared religion and Protestants voted against a Catholic because they did not share that faith.

Now come two Mormons (Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman) and two evangelical Christians (Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann). There is confusion and division within once nearly solid evangelical ranks over what to do.

Some evangelicals Cal say they wouldn’t Thomas vote for a Mormon for president, even though Romney and COMMENTARY Huntsman seem, on the surface, to fit with many of the political viewpoints of the majority of politically conservative Christians on social issues such as abortion and same-sex “marriage” (though Huntsman favors “civil unions” and Romney has been on both sides of this issue, as well as abortion, more than once).

Does it really matter what faith a president or presidential candidate has, or should everyone, regardless of their religious background, focus on their competence to do the job? Shouldn’t the question answer itself?

I would vote for a competent atheist who believed in issues I care about over the most conservative Christian or Orthodox Jew who lacks the experience, knowledge and vision to do a good job as president.

Religion can and has been used as a distraction to dupe voters. Jimmy Carter made “born again” mainstream during the 1976 presidential campaign and many evangelicals voted for him on the basis of his declared faith. Yet Carter later revealed himself to be a standard liberal Democrat in virtually every category that mattered.

What about Barack Obama’s self-declared Christian faith? He attended the Chicago church of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, whose sermons frequently condemned America and contained what some took to be racial slurs. The president’s faith has not distinguished his positions on any issue that matters from that of a standard liberal Democratic secularist. If a candidate says faith is important, shouldn’t that faith take the person on a different path than what someone of little or no faith would propose? If not, what difference does faith make and why should it be of concern to voters?

Evangelicals loved Reagan Not every declared “believer” delivers on the expectations of evangelical voters. Even the “sainted” Ronald Reagan raised taxes, signed an amnesty measure and named two justices to the Supreme Court — Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony Kennedy — who voted to preserve the abortion status quo. And yet to this day, most evangelicals believe Reagan was one of our greatest presidents, though he rarely attended church. Carter regularly attended church and even taught Sunday school, but came to be reviled by most conservative Christians.

For evangelicals, the ideal presidential combination would be someone who has a deep faith and is willing to apply it to social, economic and defense issues. It shouldn’t matter whether Mormons believe in baptizing the dead, what undergarments they wear, or that they believe God was once a man like us. Neither should it matter that an evangelical Christian believes in Armageddon, unless, of course, he (or she) wants to advance that day by dropping a nuclear bomb on our enemies, as Iran’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has threatened to do to the West. Now there is someone who combines his religion with political power, which should scare us all.

The Bible, the guidebook for evangelicals, teaches that there are two kingdoms. Presidential candidates are running to head up a part of the earthly kingdom known as America. The job as head of the other Kingdom is taken. The duties and responsibilities of each should be kept separate.

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Yemen protesters continue rally Anti-government protesters shout slogans Wednesday during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sanaa, Yemen. Battles between supporters of rebels in northern Yemen and an Islamic group have killed 27 people over the past week, medical officials said Wednesday. AP PHOTO

IN BRIEF Railway Protection Force policemen with a sniffer dog check belongings of passengers at the railway station in Ahmadabad, India, after blasts Wednesday in Mumbai. Near-simultaneous bomb blasts rocked three busy neighborhoods during evening rush hour in India’s busy financial capital.

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3 rush-hour bombings kill 21 in Mumbai, India

BY RAJESH SHAH AND MUNEEZA NAQVI Associated Press

MUMBAI, India — Three coordinated bombings tore through the heart of India’s busy financial capital during rush hour Wednesday, killing 21 people and wounding 141 in the worst terrorist attack in the country since the threeday 2008 Mumbai siege.

Bloody bodies were strewn in the dirt of Mumbai’s crowded neighborhoods and markets. Doors were ripped off storefronts, motorcycles were charred and a bus stop was shredded. After the blasts in three separate neighborhoods, police on high alert set up checkpoints.

The bombings came just months after peace talks

resumed between India and Pakistan.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the blasts and appealed to the people of Mumbai “to remain calm and show a united face.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

History with Pakistan Indian officials have accused Pakistan’s powerful spy agency of helping coordinate and fund earlier attacks, including the Mumbai siege, which killed 166 people over three days. Peace talks between the countries were suspended after the siege and resumed only recently.

Pakistan’s government expressed distress about the loss of lives and injuries soon after Wednes-

day’s blasts were reported.

U.S. President Barack Obama also condemned the “outrageous attacks.”

“The American people will stand with the Indian people in times of trial, and we will offer support to India’s efforts to bring the perpetrators of these terrible crimes to justice,” he said in a statement.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she will go ahead with her plans to visit India next week despite the bombings. Standing with India “is more important than ever,” she said.

Just minutes apart The bombings began with an explosion that ripped through the famed Jhaveri Bazaar jewelry market at 6:54 p.m. A

minute later, a blast hit the busy business district of Opera House, several miles away in southern Mumbai.

At 7:05 p.m., the third bomb exploded in the crowded neighborhood of Dadar in central Mumbai.

Because of the close timing, “we infer that this was a coordinated attack by terrorists,” Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said.

The government said the blasts killed 21 people and wounded 141 others.

The blasts marked the first major attack on Mumbai since 10 militants laid siege to the city for 60 hours in November 2008, targeting two luxury hotels, a Jewish center and a train station.

The city has been on edge since the 2008 attack.

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EGYPT FIRES 600 POLICE OFFICERS CAIRO — Egypt fired more than 600 high-ranking police officers Wednesday in a purge aimed at appeasing thousands of anti-government protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. The move came on the same day the military council said parliamentary elections planned for September would be delayed until October or November. The postponement will help new political parties challenge the more experienced Muslim Brotherhood, which was expected to win at least 25 percent of the seats in parliament.

REBELS ACCUSED OF LOOTING TRIPOLI, Libya — Libyan rebels fighting to oust Moammar Gadhafi have looted shops and clinics and torched the homes of suspected regime supporters in some of the towns they seized in the country’s western mountains, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. The findings come as the rebels have enlarged the area under their control in the west and inched closer to a key supply route to Tripoli.

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HUMAN RIGHTS PLAN EYED BEIJING — China is drawing up a four-year plan to improve the country’s human rights record, state media reported Wednesday, but it will likely focus on improving living standards rather than granting greater freedoms. The new plan comes after a widespread crackdown on dissidents, lawyers and other activists earlier this year.

SEARCH CONTINUES FOR AMERICANS MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials said Wednesday they have received no word from the abductors of a naturalized American woman, her teenage son and Filipino nephew a day after they were seized by suspected Muslim militants. More than a dozen gunmen seized Gerfa Yeatts Lunsmann, her 14-year-old son and 19-year-old nephew from the relatives’ house they were visiting on an island village near southern Zamboanga city.

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DISASTER | AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD, EXPLODED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF

BY BRADLEY BROOKS Associated Press

SAO PAULO — A regional airliner crashed in a northeastern city in Brazil on Wednesday, killing all 16 people on board, the nation’s air force said.

Witnesses said at least one of the passengers was pleading for help after the plane made a hard landing, gesturing through a window to onlookers, but the aircraft burst into flames before aid could arrive.

The crew of the twinturboprop aircraft belonging to Noar Airlines reported problems shortly after taking off about 7 a.m. from the city of Recife en route to the city of Natal. Investigators said the plane’s flight data and

voice recorders were located, which they hoped would help answer why the plane went down.

All of the names on a list of victims released by the airline appeared to be Brazilian, though the list did not list nationalities.

The air force did not indicate what the problems were or what caused the crash, but said it is investigating. Weather did not seem to be a factor.

About five minutes after taking off, the pilot tried to make an emergency landing on the outskirts of the city’s center. But witnesses said the aircraft went down hard and burst into flames shortly afterward.

Recife Fire Chief Valdyr Oliveira told Estado radio that the fire was controlled

COPTER PILOTS ARE CLEARED LONDON — An official report released Wednesday on a helicopter crash that killed 29 senior British military, intelligence and law enforcement officials cleared the pilots who were initially blamed for the accident. The Chinook helicopter came down in thick fog as it carried officials from Northern Ireland to a security conference in Scotland in June 1994. The initial Royal Air Force report accused the pilots of “gross negligence,” but relatives of the deceased and some lawmakers have long insisted equipment failure was to blame.

PROTESTERS ARE BEATEN AT RALLY MINSK, Belarus — Police in Belarus on Wednesday

Workers inspect a burned out plane Wednesday in Recife, Brazil. The regional airliner crashed Monday, killing all 16 people on board, the nation’s air force said. The crew of the twin-turboprop aircraft belonging to Noar Airlines reported problems shortly after taking off en route to the city of Natal.

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quickly and that investigators are working at the scene for clues as to why the plane went down.

The air force said the

plane was a L-410, built by LET Aircraft Industries in the Czech Republic. It had a capacity for 19 passengers, and a crew of two.

U.S., Russia agree on adoption rules

BY BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press

The United States and Russia ended an ugly dispute over the abuse of adopted Russian children Wednesday, with Washington agreeing to investigate reports of maltreatment and increase oversight of adopting families.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signed the accord in a ceremony in Washington.

It is a response to the furor created last year when an adoptive mother from Tennessee sent her 7year-old boy unaccompanied on a plane back to

Moscow because she didn’t want to be his mother anymore.

“We take very seriously the safety and security of children that are adopted

by American parents,” Clinton said. “This agreement provides new important safeguards to protect them. It also increases transparency for all parties involved in the adoption process.”

The deal stipulates that agencies can operate in Russia only with the authorization of the country’s government, except in cases where a child is being adopted by relatives.

Better information also will be provided to prospective parents about the

children’s history.

Russia demanded the agreement after the uproar sparked when Artyom Savelyev was sent back from his adoptive home in Tennessee in April 2010.

Savelyev’s adoptive mother refused to allow a social worker into the house less than a month before the boy was returned with a note saying she no longer wanted to be his mother because the child had psychological problems, according to authorities.

The incident outraged Russia, for years one of the biggest sources of adopted children for Americans.

But adoptions have fallen steadily from Russia after a string of abuse cases

prompted Russian officials to demand tighter control or warn of a complete suspension. They dropped by more than 500 last year to 1,082, leaving Russians behind Chinese and Ethiopian children as third most adopted.

Some international adoption proceedings in Russia were slowed in response, but there was no complete halt to adoptions

by Americans.

That caused some concern the tighter regulations might cause potential adoptive parents to look toward other countries and leave more Russian children at the mercy of underfunded and overcrowded orphanages.

beat up and arrested dozens of anti-government protesters during a banned rally in the capital of the authoritarian former Soviet nation calling for the ouster of President Alexander Lukashenko. It was the sixth rally in a series called “Revolution by Social Networks,” a grass-roots movement that claims thousands of supporters nationwide.

AMERICAS

SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR FISHERMEN MEXICO CITY — The Mexican navy on Wednesday

suspended its search for seven U.S. men missing since a charter fishing boat capsized and sank in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez on July 3. The announcement came a day after the U.S. Coast Guard ended aerial searches, in which a C-130 Hercules aircrew had covered an 803-square-mile area off the Baja California coast.

POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED HITMAN MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s federal police have caught the top hit man for the Knights Templar drug gang in the western state of Michoacan, authorities said Wednesday. Federal police allege that suspect Javier Beltran Arco oversaw murders for the meth-trafficking gang. Beltran Arco is known by the nickname “El Chivo,” or The Goat.

PRISON UPRISING COMES TO AN END CARACAS, Venezuela — A 27-day prison uprising

ended without bloodshed on Wednesday as hundreds of inmates emerged from the embattled Rodeo II prison after negotiations with authorities.

ARGENTINE LEADER GETS NEW ROLE BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is tweeting that she will soon be a grandmother. Fernandez says her son Maximo’s partner Maria Rocio Garcia is pregnant.

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Departing Iowa Guardsmen represent start of pullback

BY HEIDI VOGT Associated Press

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — The first troops

to leave Afghanistan as part of the U.S. drawdown handed over their slice of battlefield Wednesday to a unit less than half their size and started packing for home.

When the 650 members of the Iowa National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment arrived in Afghanistan in November 2010, bases didn’t have enough housing, translators were in short supply and chow halls were packed.

Commanders were using a buildup of 33,000 extra troops for a major push that they said would turn the tide of the war against the Taliban insurgency.

Nine months later, it’s still unclear if that push has succeeded, but the pullback has begun. Although major combat units are not expected to start leaving until late fall, two National Guard regiments comprising about 1,000 soldiers in all are withdrawing this month.

U.S. President Barack Obama announced last month that he would pull out 10,000 of the extra troops in 2011 and the re-

Pakistan program prompts concerns

BY SEBASTIAN ABBOT Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials and international health organizations expressed concern Wednesday that a phony CIA vaccination program meant to obtain evidence in the hunt for Osama bin Laden could harm legitimate immunization programs.

This fear is pronounced because of the rising problem of polio. Pakistan was the only country to record an increase in cases last year and now has the highest incidence of polio in the world.

Vaccination programs in Pakistan already were hampered by fighting with militants that blocked access by health workers to certain areas, especially in the northwest. Some Taliban commanders have also declared vaccines as against Islam.

The CIA recruited a Pakistani doctor to run a hepatitis B vaccination drive in the northwest town of Abbottabad in March in an attempt to get DNA from bin Laden’s children and confirm the al-Qaida chief was holed up there, the British Guardian newspaper first reported earlier this week.

The Associated Press has confirmed details about the program from U.S. officials.

The Guardian said it wasn’t clear if the alleged scheme helped confirm bin Laden’s presence but cited one source as suggesting the attempt failed.

The U.S. went ahead with a covert Navy SEAL raid that killed the al-Qaida chief in Abbottabad on May 2.

Neither the White House nor the CIA would speak about the program.

A senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the program remains secret, said the decision to use vaccinations as a cover was a rare move that reflected the seriousness of the hunt for bin Laden.

Intelligence officials were under pressure to confirm bin Laden was in the compound before the president risked American lives.

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IRAQ AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM IN BRIEF

FEMALE PILOTS MAKING HISTORY SAN ANTONIO — Four Afghan women training in Texas to become among their country’s first female military pilots say they hope to inspire other women back home. U.S. Col. Eric Axelbank on Wednesday said the women are “genuinely making history.” Axelbank is commander of the 37th Training Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, where the four women will begin mastering English for the next few months. There is currently only one female pilot in the Afghan Air Force.

FRENCH SOLDIERS DIE IN ATTACK KABUL — A suicide bombing killed five French

soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, representing one of France’s largest one-day losses of the war. The attack took place in the Tagab district of Kapisa province, said provincial spokesman Sabor Wafa. France has said it will begin a phased withdrawal of its troops in Afghanistan.

SUSPECTED MILITANTS ARE HELD ANKARA, Turkey — Police have detained 15 suspect-

U.S. soldiers roll the American flag after a transfer of authority ceremony.

maining 23,000 by the summer of 2012.

Three hundred soldiers will take over from the 650 who oversaw security in Parwan.

In a ceremony at Bagram marking the transfer, a speaker read out a list of the 113th’s accomplishments: 14 high-value targets killed or captured, the largest homemade explosives lab in Parwan discovered and dismantled, 52 consecutive days of keeping insurgent fire out of the Bagram base, 3,800 combat missions completed, 400 Afghan police officers trained and a coordination

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OKLAHOMA TIES About 2,200 troops from the Oklahoma National Guard have arrived in Afghanistan and are replacing units of the Iowa National Guard, which deployed nearly 3,000 troops last fall. The Oklahoma guardsmen are scheduled to be in Afghanistan until next spring. About 800 Oklahoma National Guardsmen who had been scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan are being sent to Iraq instead.

center built. One soldier died when a team helicoptered into a firefight to aid a downed pilot.

Some in the 113th said 650 soldiers were barely enough.

Outgoing soldiers said they needed all their numbers to do the type of intensive training and mentoring called for by a strategy focused on building up the Afghan forces.

ed al-Qaida militants who were allegedly planning to attack the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, the state-run news agency said Wednesday. Turkey’s Interior Ministry confirmed the capture of suspected al-Qaida militants, but would provide no other details about the case. U.S. officials said they have contacted Turkish officials about the arrests, which came several days before U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is to visit Istanbul, Turkey.

U.S., PAKISTANI OFFICIALS MEET WASHINGTON — High-level U.S.-Pakistan visits unfolded Wednesday for the first time since Washington announced it was cutting more than one-third of its military aid to its terrorism-fighting partner. Marine Gen. James Mattis, the head of U.S. Central Command, met with Pakistan’s army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, and the joint chiefs chairman, Gen. Gen. Khalid Shameem Wynne, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad said. With tensions between the two countries already high, the Obama administration said Sunday it was suspending $800 million in aid to Pakistan.

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A blue-green algae warning for Grand Lake has been lifted.

Students, who are part of the Four Star Debate program which was formed by retired Gen. Tommy Franks, gathered in Hobart and were surprised by a visit from the King of Jordan.

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CONVICTED ROBBER WILL BE SENTENCED FORMALLY IN SERIES OF CRIMES MONDAY

Jury adds 100 years to life

BY ANN KELLEY Staff Writer akelley@opubco.com

SHAWNEE — A jury recommended a California man spend the rest of his life in prison for a series of crimes that included a high-speed police chase through two counties and a pharmacy robbery at gunpoint.

Jason Kenneth Dimaggio, 38, was found guilty Wednesday in

Pottawatomie County District Court of three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, and one count each of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting with intent to kill, possession of a controlled substance and eluding a police officer.

Among his punishments, the jury recommended he receive three life sentences and a 100-year sentence. His formal sentencing is

set for 9 a.m. Monday.

“There are some cases and some men that never deserve to see the light of day, and he is one of these men,” District Attorney Richard Smothermon said.

Dimaggio and Roberto Dale Cardenaz, 44, were arrested Sept.

7 in connection with the crime spree, which started in Seminole County near Konawa and ended in Tecumseh in Pottawatomie County. The two men had arrived in

Oklahoma six days earlier on a Greyhound bus. They stayed with a woman in Konawa, but ventured from her house in search of drugs, prosecutors allege.

Victims fought back Authorities said the crimes started in the parking lot of a health care clinic in Konawa.

There, Ruben Brewer, 68, of SEE JURY, BACK PAGE

OSBI AGENT IS FIRST TO TESTIFY

LIFE SKILLS TAUGHT AS PART Parker’s OF BASKETBALL CAMP AT OCU attorney questions evidence

BY TIM TALLEY Associated Press

MANGUM — A defense attorney attacked the prosecution’s evidence Wednesday in the case of a former Oklahoma warden’s wife accused of helping a convicted killer escape, alleging that crucial witnesses weren’t questioned by investigators and vital evidence wasn’t tested.

Bobbi Parker is accused of helping Randolph Franklin Dial escape on Aug. 30, 1994, from the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Greer County where her husband, Randy Parker, was deputy warden.

Prosecutors allege Bobbi Parker, 49, fell in love with Dial and became his mistress before helping him flee the prison and live in Texas for more than 10 years. They were found living in a mobile home at a chicken farm in Campti, Texas, in April 2005.

Parker has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Parker’s defense attorney, Garvin Isaacs, told the 12-member jury that she was drugged, kidnapped, beaten and repeatedly raped by Dial, whom he described as a manipulative sociopath.

Isaacs tried to poke holes in the prosecution’s evidence while cross examining Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent Robert Williams, the prosecution’s first witness, and questioning

Jonathan Triplett knows what it’s like to grow up in a tough situation.

The only son of an alcoholic mother, Triplett said he endured a lot of tough times when he was young.

He finally moved in with his grandmother and turned to sports to help keep him busy.

Still, he said he was 30 years old before he realized he had no real life skills.

“I played overseas basketball for years,” he said.

“But I didn’t have a job or a degree and no life skills. All I had was basketball and my big athlete’s ego.”

Triplett went to college, earned his degree and now has turned his passion toward helping the next generation.

Triplett, the director of intramural and recreation-

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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin leaves Thursday for a meeting of the National Governors Association in Salt Lake City, where she is expected to be appointed to a full term on the group’s executive committee.

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OKC BOMBING TALK PLANNED Survivors and others affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building continue to share their stories during the weekly series “First Person: Stories of Hope.” This week’s speaker is Carla Wade, a family member. Talks start at 1:30 p.m. Fridays through August in the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s Center for Education and Outreach. The presentations are free with paid admission to the museum, which is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, military members or students who show ID. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. For more information, go to www. oklahomacity nationalmemorial. org or call 235-3313.

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BLAZE VICTIM IS IDENTIFIED The victim of a fatal fire Tuesday at the Raindance Apartments has been identified as Stefanie Hover, 23, Oklahoma City police said. The fire began about 4:10 p.m. at the complex, NW 122 and Pennsylvania Avenue. Investigators were trying Wednesday to determine a cause.

Police said they do not believe foul play was involved.

Cantrell Owens, 13, of Oklahoma City, practices dribbling two basketballs Wednesday at Oklahoma City University.

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Oklahoma City firefighter Grant Roberts teaches students how to attach a defibrillator to a dummy during a CPR class Wednesday as part of the First Class Individual Life Skills and Basketball Camp at Oklahoma City University.

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Norman council to shift lobby funds to street sweeping

BY JANE GLENN CANNON Staff Writer jcannon@opubco.com

NORMAN — City council members have chosen to put money into a street sweeping program rather than pay dues to belong to the Oklahoma Municipal League.

A divided council debated hours Tuesday before voting to end the city’s participation in the state’s largest municipal government lobbying organization.

The council voted 5-3 to trans-

fer $72,375 from the city’s Oklahoma Municipal League account into the public works department’s street-sweeping account.

The money originally was earmarked to pay membership dues for this fiscal year.

Voting against the action were Carol Dillingham, Dan Quinn and Jim Griffith. Mayor Cindy Rosenthal, who is vice president of the Municipal League’s board of directors, was absent.

The resolution to deplete the Municipal League account and

put the money into street sweeping was one of several resolutions placed on the agenda late last week at the request of Councilman Tom Kovach.

City Manager Steve Lewis said staff had no time to research any of the resolutions and therefore had no recommendations on whether they should be passed.

Methods questioned In an email, Rosenthal, who is on vacation, said Kovach’s method of getting the resolutions on

the agenda without prior public discussion or allowing staff time to analyze them was unprecedented in her seven years on council.

“Typically, the agenda is set more than a week in advance, and agenda books are printed on Thursday. The staff expressed concern that some of the five resolutions raised conflict with the city charter. None of the items has been reviewed by staff or a council committee or received (prior) SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 13A

Ardmore police announced they are seeking felony charges against Kevin D. Reynolds, 50, of Ardmore, in connection with a shooting Friday that left a woman seriously injured, police said. Reynolds is still at large. He is black, about 5-feet-10 and weighs 170 pounds.

He is believed to be in the Tulsa or Dallas area. Anyone with information can call (580) 223-1212.

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Trial: Prosecutor says defense effort is common tactic

Worker involved in controversial cases found dead

BY ANN KELLEY Staff Writer akelley@opubco.com

OSBI agent Robert Williams testified Wednesday in the Bobbi Parker trial.

PHOTOS BY PENNY OWEN, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN Bobbi Parker and Randy Parker are shown in Mangum on Wednesday.

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ONLINE whether investigators were thorough enough to support the allegations made against Parker.

Williams testified that investigators found packing tape with hair on it in the Parker family van found abandoned in Wichita Falls, Texas. Prosecutors allege Parker used the van to drive Dial from the prison.

Isaacs, who has said the evidence supports his theory that Parker was kidnapped, asked Williams whether the hair was tested and whether investigators looked for fingerprints on the tape. Williams said neither the hair nor the tape was tested and authorities did not look for skin cells on the tape, possible evidence that it was attached to someone’s skin.

Questions unasked Williams said investigators also did not question many of Parker’s friends and family

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members, including Randy Parker, while investigating the case and allegations that she had inappropriate relationships with inmates at other prisons her husband helped supervise.

“Randy didn’t want to talk to us. He was reluctant to,” Williams said.

During a break in testimony, Assistant District Attorney David Thomas, who repeatedly raised objections during Williams’ cross examination by Isaacs, described the defense attorney’s line of questioning as “a very common defense tactic.”

“You always want to put

the police on trial. What you don’t want to do is put your client on trial,” said Thomas, who said the defense is responsible for testing evidence they think is favorable to their case. “I’m confident in the evidence the state has.”

Isaacs said investigators have a duty to go into an investigation with an open mind.

“Your first obligation as an officer is to protect the innocent. We don’t guess people into prison,” Isaacs said.

Crimes unreported Williams also testified that Parker never told investigators that she was raped and deprived of food and light while allegedly held captive, as Isaacs claims.

“She never told us that she was raped,” Williams said, but also testified that investigators never asked her if she had been.

Williams said Parker was asked about sex with Dial after a box of condoms and a vibrator were found during the search of the mobile home near Campti, Texas.

Stigler man, 18, faces charges in slaying

BY SHEILA STOGSDILL State Correspondent

STIGLER — An 18-yearold man charged in the slaying of his stepfather told police he shot the man multiple times so he wouldn’t suffer, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Josua Alan Bowen, of Stigler, was charged Wednesday in Haskell County District Court with first-degree murder and with shooting with intent to kill, said Danita Williams, assistant district attorney. He remains in the Haskell County jail held without bail.

He is accused of killing Herbert Wayne Moore, 79, and of wounding Vickie Lynn Moore, 52, both of Stigler, with a .22-caliber pistol, according to court documents.

Bowen told investigator Timothy Turner he shot Herbert Moore several times but shot his mother only once, according to an arrest affidavit.

Vickie Moore was shot in the head. She told authorities while in a Haskell County Hospital ambulance that Bowen shot her, the affidavit states.

Bowen said he was scared after shooting his stepfather and knew he

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was in trouble, so he went to outside to the garden where his mother was and shot her once but “couldn’t finish her,” the affidavit states. Bowen said he “thought about shooting his mother one more time but just couldn’t do it,” the affidavit states After the shooting he went inside the home and returned the gun to a safe and put the safe key in his short’s pocket, the affidavit states.

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al sports at Oklahoma City University, teaches the First Class Individual Life Skills and Basketball Camp each summer at OCU. This week, he’s out on the basketball floor teaching more than 50 boys and girls in fourth through 12th grades about the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling and running.

He’s patient and encouraging.

“That’s great energy you showed this morning,” he tells his campers after some warm-up drills.

“Let’s give yourselves a round of applause. You showed up ready to work and ready to get better.”

Just as important for Triplett, however, is the life skills portion of the camp. He said various community members come each day to teach drug and alcohol aware-

ness, money management, CPR, table etiquette and other life lessons.

Triplett said he did not want to hold just another sports camp. He wanted to give young people something they could use forever.

“We probably take the life skills more importantly than we do basketball,” Triplett said. “I know the life skills will outlast basketball.”

Kayla Lena, 15, will play basketball as a freshman this year at El Reno High School. She said she’s learned a lot at the camp.

“It’s actually pretty good,” she said. “The coaches help you with anything. If something’s wrong, they will fix it. It’s helping me prepare for college.”

Danlion Belton, 9, will be a fourth-grader at Hilldale Elementary School.

He said he hopes to play

“She answered that they never had sex,” Williams said.

He said Parker told detectives she was not sure Dial was capable of having sex.

Parker explained that the condoms were for use by either her or Dial with other people and that the vibrator was a gift from a friend, which “didn’t make any sense to me at all,” Williams testified.

“I don’t know that what she’s telling me is the truth,” Williams said. “I don’t believe a lot of what she told me.”

Dial was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in the 1981 slaying of a karate instructor in Tulsa County.

He managed to obtain minimum-security status at the prison and befriended Parker while she managed a prison pottery program.

Dial pleaded guilty to escaping from prison and maintained until his death in 2007 at age 62 that he kidnapped Parker at knifepoint, forced her to drive him from the prison and held her hostage for more than a decade.

CHANDLER — A state child welfare worker who worked on controversial cases has taken his own life, authorities said.

The body of Donald Wheeler, 64, of Chandler, was found by a friend Wednesday morning near the Chandler Baseball Camp.

Police said they consider Wheeler’s death as a suicide.

“We send our condolences to his family for their great loss,” said Sheree Powell, spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services. “The work we do impacts the lives of Oklahomans and we understand the pressures and demands that often accompany that work. When tragedy occurs, it not only affects immediate co-workers, but the entire agency.”

Powell said the agency has counselors working with employees to help them deal with the loss, and to regain a healthy perspective on the work they do.

Wheeler was a longtime DHS employee, working there since 1981.

He worked in the Lincoln County office as a child welfare specialist, but was recently placed on administrative leave with pay along with three other child welfare workers involved in the Serenity Deal case.

Serenity, 5, died June 4, about a month after DHS workers recommended she live with her father in Oklahoma City.

Her father, Sean Devon Brooks, 31, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the child’s death.

Sources close to the case said Wheeler argued vehemently against the girl’s living with Brooks.

He also worked on the highly publicized case of Kelsey Smith-Briggs, a 2-year-old who died of abuse while under the supervision of DHS. Her mother, Raye Dawn Smith, and stepfather, Michael Lee Porter, were convicted of enabling child abuse in connection with her death. It was never determined in court who killed Kelsey.

In recent years, at least two other children who had cases handled by child welfare workers in the Lincoln County office have been killed.

Melissa Ellison, 5, of Prague, was beaten to death in 2002 by her father and dumped near Meeker. Aja Johnson, 7, of Davenport, was kidnapped and killed in March 2010 by her stepfather.

The Oklahoman has not found that Wheeler was directly involved in those two cases.

basketball there this year.

He said his favorite part of the camp is the drills.

“I’ve learned everything, crossovers, layups and other stuff,” Danlion said. “I’m getting better at shooting baskets.”

The camp means everything to Triplett, he said.

“I’m 40 years old. I’ve done it all,” he said. “I’ve had fun playing basketball, traveling to many countries overseas. My life is great. So this is the only thing for me to be doing right now, helping others, and why not kids.”

Triplett said he remembers his own camp days as if they happened yesterday. He wants the children who attend his camp to have similar memories.

“They’re the future,” he said. “They’ll be taking care of us some day, and I want them to remember these things they are learning.”

Maj. Bill Brown, vice president of the Edmond Firefighters Association; Martha Strecker, Hope Center board member; and David Smith, Lowe’s assistant store manger, hold fans the Edmond Firefighters Association purchased to help during hot weather.

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BY DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com

EDMOND — The string of

100-degree days prompted the Edmond Firefighters Association to donate 35 fans to the Hope Center.

The fans will be given to the center’s clients upon request, said Brenda Chambers, Hope Center financial coordinator.

The firefighters association is made up of 120 Edmond firefighters who belong to the local union.

“We thought this was a way to give back to the community,” said Maj. Bill Brown, association vice president. “It is a small token of how we can help before there is a heat-related incident — kind of a preemptive strike against high temperatures.”

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Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2401N Kelly Ave., to donate the fans.

Hope Center officials said 10 to 15 people a week request a fan when the weather is extremely hot.

“We always run out of fans before the summer is over,” Chambers said. “We are glad to have the fans.

“Older people do not want to spend their money on utilities. The fan helps move the air.”

People wanting a fan must live in Edmond. They are required to prove their residency with a piece of mail received in the past 30 days or a utility bill and photo identification.

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Reading program unfunded for first time in 13 years

BY MEGAN ROLLAND Staff Writer mrolland@opubco.com

Literacy First began establishing roots in Oklahoma in 1998, but the program’s founders say this economic drought threatens the teacher training program.

Jim Vercelli, a grant writer for East Central University, won a contract with the state 13 years ago to provide professional development to roughly 3,000 teachers a year. He’s won the competitive bid process ever since.

About 28,000 teachers have gone through Literacy First training, and roughly 120 schools have gone through a three-year program to become model schools for the teaching method.

This fiscal year, $3 million in state funding won’t

be available to help pay for teachers and schools to participate in the program.

“It will be very detrimental,” Vercelli said.

“Literacy First is ingrained into the state.”

Literacy First is a Washington-based for-profit company that works in 10 states.

Vercelli said he selected Literacy First as a subcontractor for the grant because of their outstanding track record in 1998, and he said their performance has continued to support their methods.

Funds go to districts The program’s funding is part of the Reading Sufficiency Act, a 1997 law aimed at promoting literacy among grade-school children. Today the Reading Sufficiency funding is changing.

State schools Superin-

tendent Janet Barresi said her budget freed up $6 million in funds, including the $3 million from Reading Sufficiency, that will now be passed directly onto districts.

Barresi said she is developing a teacher training program that will allow district administration to choose from a variety of options what is best for their students.

The aim of the new program will be to have all students proficient in reading by the third grade.

Under a new law, students who are first-graders this school year must meet state proficiency by the time they are in thirdgrade or they will be held back.

“Reading sufficiency funds will be going out to all districts,” said Damon Gardenhire, spokesman for the Education Depart-

ment. “Under the Literacy First program it was just going out to a select number of schools.”

Participation in Literacy First training has been optional for schools and districts, and some used the program more heavily than others.

Program has merit Diane Hensley, the longtime principal of Mark Twain Elementary School in Tulsa, said Literacy First was the foundation that enabled her to improve from literally the worst performing school in the Tulsa School District to the 2010-11 National Title I Distinguished School.

“I really believe it was the core of improvement for us,” Hensley said.

She said Literacy First taught her teachers how to diagnose a student’s needs and then how to fill those

needs through individualized instruction. It was the best program she’s ever come across, she said, and as new teachers joined the school, attending the state-provided Literacy First training was a requirement.

“We’ll be able to continue our program only because the teachers are dedicated to it,” Hensley said. “The financial cost will be phenomenal in a large district like Tulsa.”

She is now the director of Community Schools for Tulsa Public Schools, working to replicate the success she fostered at Mark Twain in schools across the district.

Bill Blokker, president and CEO of Literacy First, said there is enough rainy day funding with the Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Preparation to keep schools already going

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through training for another year.

He said they will start five new schools in the model school program compared to most years when they have 10 or 12 new schools start the process.

Blokker, who was in Oklahoma City this week hosting a Literacy First conference for school leaders from across the nation, said he is confident his program has shown such great results in Oklahoma that it will be able to continue its work.

“We have a tremendous amount of district level personnel who truly love Literacy First,” Blokker said. “We had hundreds if not thousands of letters and calls saying ‘fully fund Literacy First.’ ”

Charge dropped against Webbers Falls ex-mayor

BY SUSAN HYLTON Tulsa World susan.hylton@tulsaworld.com

MUSKOGEE — A criminal charge has been dropped against Jewell Horne, the former Webbers Falls mayor who was accused of embezzling $229,460, and other town trustees.

The charge alleged that the Oklahoma Constitution was violated when Horne and eight other for-

Gary Johnson, the now former Skiatook superintendent, is shown outside the Gary Johnson Activity Center. Johnson pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes from an Oklahoma City vendor.

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Skiatook district’s ex-chief admits taking vendor’s bribe

BY RHETT MORGAN Tulsa World rhett.morgan@tulsaworld.com

SKIATOOK — A Skiatook Public Schools patron who oversaw a grassroots effort to investigate Gary Johnson said the district’s former superintendent deserves imprisonment for crimes he admitted to Wednesday.

Johnson, 56, of Tulsa, pleaded guilty to four charges of accepting cash bribes totaling $10,000 from an Oklahoma City vendor for district custodial supplies and security equipment.

Also filed Wednesday were four counts of bribery of a public official/employee against the vendor, Rick Enos, 58, who is accused of bribing Johnson for the same amounts.

“It disgusts me that a man who’s making over $160,000 or whatever a year sells out his public trust for a few thousand dollars and lets this guy take a half a million dollars from the kids who had trusted him,” said Rob Ridenour, an attorney and Skiatook school patron who spearheaded a Tulsa County grand jury petition against Johnson.

“Taking money in envelopes while you’re at the school administration office is craven, disgusting behavior. He deserves to go to prison for it. And Enos does, too. That ought to put him under the jail.”

Johnson, in a written statement released after his plea in Tulsa County District Court, said his actions “represent a breach of the trust that had been placed in me by the students, parents, teachers and officials in Skiatook.”

Grand jury indictments unsealed in June 2010 accused Johnson, who re-

signed last summer, of embezzlement and bribery of a public official in connection with a state audit that found overspending by the school district for supplies and equipment.

The indictments were returned four months after a state audit found that the school district paid Enos — through his Oklahoma City companies E&E Sales and Austin Security — $570,000 more than it would have paid for custodial supplies and security equipment had it bought them directly.

According to the audit, the district paid an Enos company as much as $29.95 — a markup of 892 percent — for a dust-mop handle that could have been bought for $3.02.

Some charges dropped Tulsa County District Attorney Tim Harris said Wednesday that he was dismissing charges connected with the indictment in exchange for Johnson waiving his right to a preliminary hearing and pleading guilty to the new counts, which allege Johnson accepted bribes on four occasions, records show.

Johnson, who remains free on bail, entered a blind plea, meaning no agreement has been reached regarding his punishment.

Each count carries a prison sentence upon conviction of up to 10 years and fines of $5,000 per count.

District Judge Tom Gillert, who withheld a finding of guilt, scheduled Johnson’s sentencing for Monday, Oct. 17.

An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Enos.

“I believe that Gary Johnson has accepted responsibility for his criminal activity,” Harris said.

“We want justice for the taxpayers. We want justice for the children that suffered because of his actions. He understands that. I understand that.”

The face-to-face money exchanges, believed by Johnson to be as much as $28,800 in 2008, normally occurred at Johnson’s administrative office.

However, other exchanges are believed to have occurred in Norman, Oklahoma City, Dallas and Seattle, according to an affidavit filed by Tulsa County sheriff’s office investigator Ronald Emmons, a certified public accountant and certified fraud investigator.

It was understood the give-and-take was to be kept secret and that Johnson was to continue to recommend that the school district order janitorial supplies and security equipment from Enos, E&E Sales and Austin Security, the affidavit claims.

No bidding Johnson failed to check the prices of the supplies and didn’t encourage the district to bid out the supplies to ensure the lowest prices, documents show.

Harris said Johnson is cooperating with state authorities and with a federal investigation that is looking into Johnson, Enos and the Skiatook school system.

Johnson began doing business with E&E Sales about 13 years ago when he worked as a principal in Elmore City and the friendship continued when Johnson came to Skiatook a few years later.

Johnson became Skiatook superintendent in July 2001.

Enos couldn’t be reached immediately for comment.

mer and current town trustees — whose embezzlement charges were previously dismissed — received salary increases after their elections.

“I do not believe the facts alleged constitute a criminal act. It was wrong, and there are a couple of remedies,” Muskogee County Judge Thomas Alford wrote.

Those potential remedies would include a Web-

bers Falls resident or the town itself taking action to recover funds on behalf of the town.

The Muskogee County district attorney’s office issued a news release Wednesday with the following advice: “If the town of Webbers Falls wants to recoup any monies that were illegally obtained, then they could follow Judge Alford’s recommendations.”

Edmond dentist dies in bulldozer accident

BY DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com

EDMOND — An Edmond dentist was killed Wednesday when he was thrown from a bulldozer and run over by the machine.

Dr. Tracey Allen Vick, 54, was killed while working on his land at 10300 E Covell Road, where his family was planning to build a home, Edmond police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said.

The bulldozer was de-

livered to Vick’s property about 8 a.m. Police were called at 8:41 a.m. Vick died at the scene.

The accident was witnessed by Vick’s brother, Charles Vick, of Maryland, who was watching from a mobile home on the property, Chu said.

“As he drove over a higher pile of dirt, the bulldozer threw him over the front of it, and he was crushed by the bulldozer,” Chu said.

The brothers had just reunited after 30 years,

Dr. Tracey Allen Vick

Chu said.

“Charles was planning to help his brother today,” Chu said. “Instead, he went to help his brother after the accident and called 911.”

Tracey Vick worked at My Dentist, 1308 N Kelly Ave. He is survived by his wife and four children.

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public input,” she said.

Other resolutions included one that clarified the city’s position on the state’s Open Meeting Act and one that set a policy on how council members could get items on an agenda.

Kovach said he discussed the resolutions with three new council members before they took their oaths of office last week, “and they indicated they supported them. I asked the city manager to put them on the agenda. It’s not the way I like to get things on the agenda, but I felt like it was the only way.”

Maintaining Lake Thunderbird’s water quality is critical, Kovach said, “and one of the things we can do and should do is more street sweeping.”

Effect unclear Dillingham said the council lacked any evidence that adding $72,375 to the street-sweeping budget would have an impact on the water quality of Lake Thunderbird.

“It’s a nonsensical trade,” Dillingham said, noting that she received numerous emails from Ward 4 constituents urging that the city maintain its Municipal League membership.

“Our staff does not have the time to review every piece of legislation introduced each year and analyze how it affects municipalities. OML does. OML has our back,” she said.

Griffith said the lobbying organization earns money for the city annually through

its legislative efforts.

“They are the watchdog. They are our lobbyists. Our participation in the organization is extremely critical to the state’s third-largest city,” he said.

Griffith said the state has 393 cities, “and 390 of them belong to OML. That should tell you something.”

“OML does some good. It fills in the gaps, but it is not like we are being cut out or the sky is falling,” Councilman Roger Gallagher said.

Gallagher said the city can still use the organization as a resource without being a member, and spending more money on street sweeping seemed a better use of taxpayers’ money.

“One street sweeper dumping three loads a day can remove 15 tons of debris from the streets. That’s a lot of debris,” he said.

Resident Caroline Stager said the Municipal League was “an essential source of expertise and research. Towns and cities are not islands and should not act as if they were.”

Withdrawing from the organization “is an isolationist move. This is an issue that goes to the heart of good government. I think it is an irresponsible move,” Stager said.

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Students treated to King of Jordan visit

BY BRANDON GOODWIN Staff Writer bgoodwin@opubco.com

Setzer, John A. “Buck,” 65, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday, First Baptist Church (Crews, Apache).

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Gen. Tommy Franks speaks Wednesday at the Four Star Debate program in Hobart. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

honors, but with those accolades come opportunities to excel further.

“Along with great opportunity comes great responsibility,” Franks said. “Those who step up to that responsibility gain reputations for being patriots, servants, leaders.”

He continued by giving examples of his reactions during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. He said he was in Greece at the time of the attack when his boss, Donald Rumsfeld, called and asked him a tough question.

“He said, ‘What are you going to do about it?’ ” Franks said.

Franks said as the students grow older and take leadership roles, they will be faced with harder and harder questions.

“At some point, you, as a leader, are going to answer a question like that,” he said.

The six-day program brings students to Oklahoma Christian University to speak with leaders from across the state and world and to hold a debate

at the end of the program.

On Wednesday, the program took the students to Hobart to listen to the speakers and tour the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum and the Kiowa County Historical Museum.

Broken Arrow High School student Heath Rosenberger said the program gave him opportunities to meet leaders like Gov. Mary Fallin for the first time.

The 16-year-old rising junior said meeting Franks was a special opportunity.

“When I’ve talked to him, he feels like he’s your grandpa.”

Cameron West, a 17-yearold from Mona, Utah, said he found out about the program from older students on his debate team.

“I figured coming here that debate was going to help me with leadership,” West said.

“But with all the speakers that have been speaking about character and teamwork, it’s exactly opposite.”

Gov. Mary Fallin

economic development and commerce committee, which Saturday will discuss international trade and investment’s role in domestic economic growth and job creation.

The closing session Sunday will feature New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prizewinning author Tom Friedman, who will discuss the global challenges facing America and the role education plays in U.S. competitiveness.

Fallin’s husband, Wade Christensen, is accompanying the governor on the trip.

“He doesn’t get to participate in a lot of spouse activities, but he does try to come and support me,” she said.

Alex Weintz said. “Photo shoots and press events at the mansion are generally cleared on a case-by-case basis by the governor’s press office. This one fell outside of the normal operating procedure.”

A situation such as this photo shoot has never come up before, Weintz said, adding that a policy is not in place for members of the governor’s family who have access to the mansion.

Asked whether the photo shoot would have been approved had the governor’s daughter sought permission, Weintz responded that “is water under the bridge at this point.”

The photo shoot did not in-

Hicks-Strube, Tripp Cooper, 4, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Ford, Midwest City).

BRISTOW Adkins, Donald, 45, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m.

Friday (Hutchins Maples, Bristow).

CARNEGIE Smith, Gary Wayne, 63, carpenter, died Tuesday.

Graveside services 2 p.m.

Friday, Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin (McNeil’s, Mustang).

Topaum, Cyrus Jr., 74, died Wednesday. Wake 7 p.m.

Friday, Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Red Buffalo Hall (Ray and Martha’s, Carnegie).

CHEYENNE Boyett, Dorsey Kay, 68, certified nurse’s assistant, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Cheyenne First Baptist Church (Rose Chapel, Cheyenne).

CHICKASHA Guy, Don I., 75, retired from Navy, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (McRay, Chickasha).

COALGATE Wood, Terry Del, 55, died Monday. Services 10 a.m.

Thursday (Brown’s, Coalgate).

CUSHING Fair, Evelyn M., 78, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church (Palmer & Marler, Cushing).

DEL CITY Howard, Deborah Lynn, 53, homemaker, died Saturday.

Services 2 p.m. Thursday (Ford, Midwest City).

Turner, Derry Ray, 55, building maintenance worker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sunnylane Family Church (Ford, Midwest City).

State plane to be used

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The state airplane will be used for the meeting; the state is paying for the trip because Fallin is attending in her official capacity as governor, said Alex Weintz, Fallin’s communications director.

The state, as required by law, is paying for Fallin’s security detail.

Fallin said she is sure the governors also will talk about budget discussions between the president and Republican congressional leaders.

“It’s certainly a concern to all of us in our nation — what is Congress going to do to balance the budget and work with the debt ceiling that we’re coming up against?” she said.

“All of us are very concerned that there is some talk about raising taxes. I don’t think we should be raising taxes. I think we need to try to live within our means with the money that we have, and I hope that President Obama will abandon his call to raise taxes and work together with everyone on a plan that would make reductions in spending and to bring together a balanced budget.”

McClennen, Earl Jack, 72, racehorse owner, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Fair Baptist Church (Comanche, Comanche).

Photo session with Fallin’s daughter at Governor’s Mansion wasn’t OK’d Gov. Mary Fallin did not give advance approval for a photo shoot involving her adult daughter, Christina Fallin, at the Governor’s Mansion, her office said Tuesday.

A video of the photo shoot, showing Christina Fallin, 24, in fashionable attire, was posted online but was removed Tuesday.

“The governor was not at the mansion during the photo shoot, nor was she or any member of her staff asked to approve the photo shoot on mansion grounds or informed of the details,” spokesman

APACHE

Brazell, Charlene, 84, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (NeekampLuginbuel, Bartlesville).

Dodd, Charles Jr. “Charlie,” 82, car wash attendant, died July 11. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Greater First Baptist Church (Walker-Brown, Bartlesville).

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Clark, Carlton Phillip “Phil,” 62, retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Rosedale Cemetery (Criswell, Ada).

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BY MICHAEL MCNUTT

BY BARBARA HOBEROCK

ADA

Guthary, Bobby Gene “Bob,” 83, retired from Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Monday.

Services 3 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church (Harvey-Douglas, Ardmore).

Mixon, Michael C., 52, car salesman, died Monday.

Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Harrah First Baptist Church (Smith-Parks, Harrah).

Fallin expects appointment to U.S. governors’ association Gov. Mary Fallin leaves Thursday for a meeting of the National Governors Association, where she is expected to be appointed to a full term on the group’s executive committee.

Shortly after she took office in January, Fallin was named to fill out the remainder of a term on the executive committee. Members of the ninemember executive committee are elected annually and supervise the association’s operations. It has general authority over all policy issues and primary jurisdiction over issues involving federalism, homeland security, the federal budget and federal tax policy.

Fallin said Wednesday the reappointment would be a great honor and opportunity to represent Oklahoma.

The meeting, in Salt Lake City, will kick off Thursday with a state luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion. Business sessions get under way Friday.

Fallin serves on the group’s

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HOBART — Students from all

across the United States and Jordan gathered in Hobart on Wednesday for a leadership session and were surprised by a visit from the King of Jordan.

King Abdullah II made the unofficial trip to speak with the students who are part of the Four Star Debate program, formed by retired Gen. Tommy Franks, a close friend of the king.

In brief remarks, the king spoke about the importance of education as a key to produce positive change.

In particular, the king cited examples of the “Arab Spring,” the democratic movement driven by youth leadership that is sweeping through the Middle East. The movement toppled regimes in Egypt and Tunisia.

Noor Masannat, a Jordanian student from Amman, said she was a fan of the king.

“Everyone in Jordan loves him,” Masannat said.

She said while many other Middle Eastern countries were going through revolutions, nothing severe happened in Jordan.

Masannat, a student at King’s Academy, said Abdullah visits her school frequently and gives speeches to the students about improving themselves through academics.

The king also remarked about the importance of leadership, something Franks focused on in his speech to the group earlier that day.

Franks, a four-star general and former commander of the U.S. Central Command, said that all 44 students in the audience had received great

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cur any state costs, he said.

Christina Fallin, who married Matt Bacon last month, does not live at the mansion but is free to come and go, Weintz said.

A former lobbyist, Christina Fallin is now an event planner, he said.

The video was recorded for an online publication.

Christina Fallin declined a request for an interview, but issued a statement through the governor’s office.

“I am thrilled to have been chosen as the August girl for Twenty Something Magazine,” she said.

A representative of the publication declined a request for a telephone interview.

EAKLY LaFever, Cleburn Joe, 82, farmer, died Wednesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Lockstone, Weatherford).

EDMOND Rudkin, Bob, 80, attorney and former Edmond mayor, died Wednesday. Services pending (Crawford, Edmond).

ENID Porter, Robert, 74, hospital maintenance worker, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery (Ladusau-Evans, Enid).

FAIRFAX Whittaker, Roy “Skeet,” 92, rancher, died Monday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Fairfax Memorial Cemetery (Poteet, Pawnee).

FILLMORE James, Mary, 95, homemaker, died Wednesday. Wake 7 p.m.

Friday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Clark, Tishomingo).

GOLDSBY Nelson, Barbara E., 71, retired cashier, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Goldsby Baptist Church (Wilson Little, Purcell).

HEAVENER McKay, Grace L., 88, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Dowden’s, Heavener).

HOLLIS Stokesberry, Robert Ray, 82, aircraft mechanic, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Friday

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BIRTHS DEACONESS Bivian Villalobos and Dominique Herrera, a girl.

MARRIAGE LICENSES David William Affentranger, 31, and Melynda Kaye Ahl, 27.

David Earl Platt, 53, and Ramona Hudson, 52.

Robert Maurice Schollenbarger, 31, and Mari Lea Simpson, 24.

Mark Bradley Newton, 28, and Laura Gayle Larpenteur, 30.

(Harmon County, Hollis).

KINGFISHER Blehm, Eldon Samuel, 93, died Tuesday. Services 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Church of the Nazarene (Sanders, Kingfisher).

KONAWA Brogdon, Lenore Geraldine, 81, homemaker, died Wednesday.

No services (Affordable Cremation, Oklahoma).

LINDSAY Womack, Daniel Roy, 59, died Tuesday. Services pending (B.G. Boydston, Lindsay).

MARBLE CITY Frye, Debra, 51, home health care worker, died Tuesday.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Flute Springs Church (MalloryMartin, Sallisaw).

MARIETTA Douglass, Eva, 49, cookie factory line employee, died July 8. Services 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church (Flanagan-Watts, Marietta).

MARLOW Mann, B.R., 86, refinery inspector, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Eastside Baptist Church (CallawaySmith-Cobb, Marlow).

MEDICINE PARK Morefield, Larry D., 62, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Minco Church of Christ (Huber-Reynolds, Minco).

MEEKER Brown, Curtis Eugene Jr. “Chip,” 49, Wolverine Tube Inc. worker, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Hope Cemetery (Parks Brothers, Prague).

MIDWEST CITY Lippert, Nancy, 79, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. July 23 (Memorial Park, Oklahoma City).

MOORE Eddy, Jim R., 59, died Saturday. Services 10:30 a.m.

Friday, First Friends Church, Oklahoma City (John M. Ireland, Moore).

Traffanstedt, Shauna Grace, 31, homemaker, died Sunday.

Services pending (John M. Ireland, Moore).

NORMAN Cox, Dora, 84, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Primrose, Norman).

Littledeer, Nate James, 3, died July 8. Services 2 p.m. Thursday (Roberts/Reed-Culver, Stilwell) and 2 p.m. Friday (Hudson-Phillips, Holdenville).

Walter, Betty Evelyn, 91, artist, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m.

Saturday, Harmony Christian Church, Choctaw (Primrose, Norman).

NOWATA Parsons, Leona, 88, waitress, died Monday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery (Benjamin, Nowata).

Todd, Timothy Shane, 47, truck driver, died Tuesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Benjamin, Nowata).

OKLAHOMA CITY Aguilar, Sarita Maria, 27, homemaker, died Sunday.

Private services (Affordable Cremation, Oklahoma).

Blanks, Clifton D., 81, lawyer, died Wednesday. Services pending (Cremation Society, Oklahoma City).

Buckner, Billy Joe Jr., 51, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday, Bethlehem Star Baptist Church (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Byrd, Elveda, 91, died Tuesday.

Services pending (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Cheatwood, Victor Alan, 62, oil scout, died Tuesday. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church (Billings, Woodward).

Edwards, Anita F., 58, died Wednesday. Services pending (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Harris, Betty Jane, 96, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Baggerley, Edmond).

Jones, Kevin, 47, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Friday (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Martin, Jerry Lynn, 49, pipe fitter, died Sunday. No services (OK Cremation, Oklahoma City).

Martinez-Rodriguez, Martin, 44, auto mechanic, died Monday. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday and Mass 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Advantage, Oklahoma City).

McCauley, Martha L., 87, died Wednesday. Services pending (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City).

Nguyen, Thanh Ngoc, 67, machine operator, died Tuesday. Prayer service 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. Mass 10 a.m.

Saturday, Our Lady’s Cathedral (Mercer-Adams, Bethany).

Njoh, Ruth Eni, 61, homemaker, died Thursday. Services pending (Buchanan, Oklahoma City).

Provo-Upshaw, Diane E., 69,

Kit Cragen Stephenson, 27, and Lindsey P. Neher, 22.

Aki Muhammad James Madison, 27, and Jessica Kendrale Smith, 22.

Thomas Shamont McDonald, 35, and Judith Rachelle Lunsford, 30.

Grant Ellis Kincannon, 24, and Elisabeth Laurel Winter, 24.

James L. Anderson, 60, and Cara Lou McCoy, 59.

Daniel Whitlow, 36, and Amanda Sue Wheeler, 31.

Zechariah Maurice Johnson, 31, and Brandi Renee Bruner, 31.

Jacob Luke Wayland, 20, and Kara Elizabeth Ruff, 19.

Qasim Nazir Warraich, 21, and Elonka Rae Voros, 20.

Michael Don McLeod Jr., 21, and Miriam Raquel Reyes Rubio, 21.

John Stanley Hamman, 19, and Sandra Virginia Yescas, 17.

Jorge Alejandro Vielmas Garcia, 24, and Araceli Avitia, 36.

Mason Scott Landreth, 25, and Haley Ann Hazlewood, 24.

Alan Benton Kimberlin, 17, and Kylie Rae Donnell Hickey, 16.

Robert Logan Mills, 23, and Jordan Nicole Ledbetter, 22.

died Monday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday, Fairview Baptist Church (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Sauer, Dola Jean, 71, Sears receiving clerk, died Sunday.

Services 3 p.m. Saturday (Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).

Stone, Rosie, 82, retired from Chromalloy, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sunny Lane Cemetery (Bill Eisenhour, Del City).

Todd, Paul E., 91, auto repair garage owner, died Monday.

Services 1 p.m. Friday, Crestwood Baptist Church (Sunny Lane, Del City).

Vickers, Jerrold Wade, 76, died Tuesday. Services pending (Wilson Little, Purcell).

Whitley, Orville Jr., 47, died Tuesday. Services pending (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Williams, Diontrae Lamar, 23, died Monday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Yates, Carlyle, 86, minister, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday, New Covenant Christian Church (Vondel Smith Mortuary North, Oklahoma City).

OKMULGEE Foster, Nadier L., 86, retired Frisco Railroad foreman, died Tuesday. Services pending (Keith D. Biglow, Okmulgee).

PAOLI Purser, Wilmas Raymond, 91, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Wooster, Pauls Valley).

QUINTON Rice, Tommy Edgar, 55, gas pumper, died Wednesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday, Oak Leaf Room (Hunn Black & Merritt, Eufaula).

RIPLEY Elledge, Carolyn Frances, 75, secretary, died Tuesday.

Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mehan Union Church (Strode, Stillwater).

SEILING Hill, Theodora Gail, 34, farmhand, died Monday. Wake 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

Friday, Seiling-Fonda Community Center (Redinger, Seiling).

SHAWNEE Miller, Harold V., 78, veterinarian, died July 12. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Walker, Shawnee).

STIGLER Kelley, Jesse “Jess-Shorty,” 92, retired businessman, developer and rancher, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Mallory-Martin, Stigler).

STILLWATER Ledbetter, Wilma Lee, 75, died Sunday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Sunset Memorial Gardens (John M. Ireland, Moore).

McCubbin, Glen, 89, body shop owner, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 4 p.m.

Friday, Sunset Memorial Gardens (Strode, Stillwater).

STONEWALL LaCrone, Jr., Ralph, 85, retired pumper, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 10 a.m.

Friday, Highland Cemetery (Criswell, Ada).

TULSA Brown, Roberta A., 87, homemaker, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Red Fork Baptist Church (Mark Griffith Memorial, Tulsa).

Clifton, Nancy LaVonne, 64, Community Bank and Trust officer, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow (Mark Griffith Memorial, Tulsa).

Jackson, Kanisha Sanae, 27, teacher’s aide, died Saturday.

Services pending (Keith D. Biglow, Tulsa).

Linney, Freeda Marie, 86, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Friday (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City).

WEBBERS FALLS Graves, Robert Lee, 79, building contractor, died Thursday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Eisenhour, Blanchard).

WEWOKA McKnight, Lavetta Kay, 56, died July 9. Services 1 p.m.

Saturday, Love Chapel Church of God in Christ (Myers, Wewoka).

WILSON Williams, Barbara Ann, 53, customer service employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday (Alexander, Wilson).

WOODWARD Hammans, Mary Jane, 70, school cafeteria cook, died Tuesday. Services 10:30 a.m.

Friday (Billings, Woodward).

YALE Minney, Janice, 62, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Assembly of God (Palmer & Marler, Cushing).

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DIVORCES ASKED Ballas, Dana A. v. Thomas G. Jr. Beal, Maryann v. Stockton, Robert Kenneth Bolin, Robin Lynn v. Delbert Elvin Jr. Cory, Tara Dawn v. Bigby, Thomas J. Duncan, Alisha Janelle Baldwin v. Gary Leland Hall, Alisa K. v. Leland, Charles A. Hodgin, Darla Gaye v. Kirk, Johnny Ray Lee, Joseph Gray v. Parker-Lee, Shellie Lynn Miller, Margaret v. Mathis, Brad Mithell, Shawnta Lavonne v.

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Angela Dawn Ramirez, Judy v. Delgado, Ricardo Mejia Robbins, Michela Lowbyane v.

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Betty Jane Harris May 27, 1915 - July 12, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Betty Jane Harris, who was an inspiration to so many, passed away July 12, 2011.

She was born in OKC on May 27, 1915. She would say her greatest achievement was raising her six children, including a daughter with cerebral palsy. More than anything, Jane loved her family. She will be missed by her children, Jan Harris, Judy Tipton (Leonard), Jerry Harris (Marleen), and the twins, Jack Harris and Jill Hull (Mike), 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Jay T. Harris, and daughter, Nancy Jean Harris. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held 10 AM, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Baggerley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Cerebral Palsy OK are appreciated. For more information go to www.baggerley.com

Elba Lee Clark Dec. 23, 1923 - Jul. 11, 2011

EDMOND Elba Lee Clark went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2011. He was born to Edgar and Pearl Clark on December 23, 1923, in Jennings, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of St. Louis High School. Elba served overseas with the U.S. Army during World War II with duty in New Guinea and Luzon. Upon his return from overseas he married his sweetheart, Margaret Smith, and was employed in the Directorate of Supply at Tinker Field, retiring after 35 years. Elba was a longtime member and Deacon of Millwood Baptist Church and more recently of Lone Star Baptist Church. He loved softball, Thunder basketball, working puzzles and playing cards. He was a wonderful father to his four children and a loving grandpa to his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Elba was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Pearl Clark, a brother Burl Clark, and a sister Dorothy Kemper. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Margaret, son David Clark and wife Jacque, son Steven Clark and wife Cindy, son Dennis Clark and wife Carla, daughter Donna Murrah and husband David, grandchildren Lorri Kamphaus, Brian Clark, Sharon Clark, Jonathan Murrah, Kaitlyn Murrah, Michael Watt, Matthew Watt, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Lone Star Baptist Church with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Services under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home Edmond, OK.

James R. Jay

Bettyann E. Ford

Velma C. Dotson

September 19, 1938 - July 11, 2011

June 4, 1935 - July 11, 2011

Aug. 23, 1939 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY James R. Jay, age 72, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2011. All who knew James would describe him as a loving, generous, devoted, and exceedingly selfless man of God. He was a servant to all those who encountered him. He particularly devoted his love, time, and talents to his families, friends, and church homes.

James was born in Elk City, OK and raised in Merritt, OK. He attended Sayre Jr. College and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. He was an Analytical Chemist for Kerr-McGee Corporation for 33 years. He was an active member at St. John’s United Methodist Church, St Mark’s United Methodist Church, and most recently Quail Springs Baptist Church.

He had a particular love for gardening and landscaping.

Each summer, he provided everyone he knew with his famous tomatoes. He took pride in his own lawn, landscaping, and roses and cared for others’ lawns as his own while running his own landscaping business. James had an incredible work ethic and others were recipients of his kind heart and deeds.

James married Louise on August 20, 1960 in Elk City, OK. Married for 36 years, James and Louise were blessed with two daughters, Paula and Jennifer. James devoted his life to his children. He was an active father, playing and coaching basketball and softball and a great role model for selfless devotion. James and Louise made their home in Bethany, OK, but had a sincere love for Elk City, OK where both their parents resided. Louise lost a courageous battle with cancer in early 1997.

On September 22, 1998, James and Gwen Sheid were married. Both being widowed, finding one another was a blessing to each of them. They enjoyed their grandchildren, friends, traveling, and OU sports. Married for 12 years, James couldn’t have anticipated that, in Gwen, he found an undying care-giver prior to and during his very difficult days with Alzheimer’s. Gwen’s family embraced him as a father and pa-pa.

James will be best remembered, simply, as the kindest man anyone could ever meet. His actions and deeds spoke louder than, but were supported by, his words and amazing heart of gold.

James was preceded in death by his first wife Louise Jay; parents Clyde and Edith Jay; nephew Randy Logan; brotherin-law Lewis Ray Lowrance; and niece Lou Ann Webb.

James is survived by his grateful family: daughter Paula Chavez (Dan) and their children Connor, Carly, and Coleman; daughter Jennifer Jay; sister Delvenia Lowrance; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Valeria Jay; wife Gwen of the home and her daughters Sue Lyn (Trey) and their children Tyler, Justin, and Treyce; JoAnn (Paul) and their children William and Sydney; Charla (Allen) and their children Grace, Elise, Charleigh, and Alex; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Special thanks to Autumn Bridge Hospice and Bellevue Nursing Center for their consistent love and care. Services will be Thursday, July 14, 10:00am, at Quail Springs Baptist Church with interment in Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation/Alzheimer’s, 825 N.E. 13th St., OKC, OK 73104 are accepted. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.mercer-adams.com

OKLAHOMA CITY Bettyann E. Ford was born June 4, 1935, in Webster County, Nebraska, to parents Ben & Ella (Reiss) Rose and passed away July 11, 2011. A visitation will be 10am, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Guardian Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

HARRAH Velma Coleen Dotson, age 71, passed from our earthly world and flew into the arms of our Lord on Monday, July 11, 2011. Velma was born August 23, 1939 in Elmore City, Oklahoma to Robert & Jewel Brogdon. She grew up in the Elmore City area until moving to Oklahoma City as a child. Velma married Carroll Harris in 1956 and they had three children. In 1977, Velma married Joseph R Dotson and for the past 34 years has been his constant companion. Velma and Joe resided most of their marriage in the Durant & Kingston area and were active members in Victory Life Church where they have numerous friends, which Velma referred to as family. In 2010, Velma and Joe moved to Harrah to be closer to their children. Velma was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Tommy Brogdon and three great-grandchildren. Velma is survived by her husband Joe of the home; brother H.L. Brogdon of Atlanta, GA: daughters Cathy Charish and partner Courtney of Harrah, Kelle Williams and husband Alan of Moore, Kari Bredahl and husband Carl of Oklahoma City: sons Robert C. Harris, Cary D. Harris and partner Lisa and Joe Dotson Jr., all of Moore. Velma has 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Velma decided many years ago that when the Lord was ready to bring her soul home, she wanted to leave her body to science to assist the next generation of doctors, and with that wish, her body has been donated to the OU Medical Center “Willed Body Program”. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, July 15, at 2:00 pm at Victory Life Church, 3412 W. University, Durant, OK.

Edwin "Eddie" Soward, Jr. June 27, 1953 - July 10, 2011

WATAUGA, TX Edwin "Eddie" Soward, Jr., 58, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Sunday in Grapevine.

Funeral service 2:00 p.m.

Sunday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Chapel.

Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Visitation-Family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Soward will also be available for viewing on Saturday from 12-6:00 p.m.

Survivors wife, April Soward; daughter, Amber Bradshaw and husband Larry; son, Jeff Soward and wife Dawn; son, Jason Soward; parents, Eddie and Betty Soward; sister, Jan Breshears and husband Roy; sister, Debbie Morris; brother, Ferris Soward and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Daelen, Carson and Ian; in-laws, Bob and Vicki Wharton. Eddie is also survived by many other loving family members, friends and co-workers.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Colleyville, 817-498-5894

Tressie Lee Sanders August 3, 1913 - July 10, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Tressie Lee Sanders, 97 year old resident of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on July 10, 2011. Born August 3, 1913 in Forrest, MS she was the daughter of Henry and Stella Giles.

Tressie lived in New Orleans, LA until 1992 until she moved to Oklahoma City. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved cooking, sewing and fishing. She married Alonzo C. Sanders, II in 1934. Preceding her in death were her husband; two sisters, Georgie Tallies and Berta M. Brown; 1 son, Alonzo C. Sanders, III; daughter, Evelyn Wright; and 3 grandsons. Survivors include 3 children, Isia Jackson, Irma Sewell, and William Sanders, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel, 5005 SE 29th St., Del City, OK, with Rev. James C. Coats officiating.

Robert "Ree" Thomas February 22, 1950 - July 8, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Robert Eugene "REE" Thomas, 61, passed away July 8, 2011. He was born February 22, 1950 in Borger, Texas to Roy Scott and Ruby Pauline Thomas.

Ree is survived by his mother; son, RC Thomas and fiancé, Margo Thomas; granddaughter, Destiny Thomas; and brother, Jim Thomas. A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm, Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the American Legion Post #73 in Del City, Oklahoma. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams.com

Dana D. Leas March 22, 1931 - July 12, 2011

NORMAN Dana D. Leas, 80, passed away July 12, 2011 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on March 22, 1931 to Dana and Eva Leas in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dana enjoyed stock cars at the fairgrounds, fishing in his younger years, and horse racing. Most of all he loved being with his family. Dana is survived by his wife, Janet Leas; daughter, Larrissa Vinge of Norman; stepchildren, Lew Hodge and wife Willeen of Moore, Angela Burns and husband Craig of Exeter, MO, Chris Hodge and wife Saleeah of Buffalo, MO; brothers, Charles Cox and Fred Tucker; sisters, Danelle Hall and Linda Coon; grandchildren, Marnie Vinge, Brandon, Brent & Bryant Hodge, Shannon, Darrell, & Clay Burns, Douglas, Jacob, Jessica, & Charlee Hodge, Gabby & Meghan Garay; great grandson, Trevor Appel, and host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Mary Leas; and son-in-law, Lars Vinge. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 14, 2011, from 12:00 pm to 8:00pm and the family will be present to receive guests from 6:00 to 8:00.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Southgate Baptist Church in Moore with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens. To share condolences, please visit: www.ResthavenOKC.com

John L. Neal April 8, 1940 - July 12, 2011

HARRAH John L. Neal, 71, passed away July 12, 2011 surrounded by his family. John was born April 8, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Lewis and Gladys (Taylor) Neal. Papa John was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family meant the world to him. He enjoyed music, traveling, family and playing cards with friends. John is survived by 1 brother, Arthur Neal and wife Carol; 1 sister, Mary Cunningham and husband Ernest; 3 daughters, Carol Neal, Jana Hernandez and husband Edgar, Amy Kelley; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lewis, and granddaughter, Stephanie. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 15, at First Baptist Church Choctaw. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Colonel Langley Jerry Chavis March 29, 1931 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Colonel Langley Jerry Chavis, war hero and entrepreneur, died in his home Monday morning, July 11, 2011, of neuro-endocrine cancer. He was 80 years old.

Col. Chavis was born the second of three sons to Langley Taylor and Arlin Teresa Johnson Chavis in Rich Square, North Carolina, and raised on a farm in nearby Rocky Mount. Chavis went on to a 30-year career in the US Army and eventually started what was at one time the largest blackowned business in the state of Oklahoma. Chavis, a Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, enlisted in the Army after high school.

Chavis went to Officer Candidate School in 1958, followed by flight school, at a time when few AfricanAmericans were accepted into those programs or allowed to graduate. During his military career he earned The Bronze Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, The Air Medal, several Purple Hearts, and a number of other medals and awards. Army buddies called Chavis "Tiger" for his excellence as a soldier and his bravery as a helicopter pilot.

He was often called to evacuate US troops under heavy fire in war. He received one of several Purple Hearts after he was shot in such an incident. In another, his helicopter was shot 37 times, and he still was able to fly his passengers to safety without any loss of life.

Chavis retired from the US Army in 1982 and moved to Oklahoma to work as an accountant at Kerr-McGee. He was laid off in 1986, something he later called "one of the best things that ever happened to me." He started Southway Services, a government contracting business which grew to employ over 300 people in 7 states. Chavis closed Southway Services and retired in 2009 at the age of 78. Col. Chavis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rose Merle Williams Chavis; three daughters, Shaun Alissa, Tara Rose, and Kris Lanelle Chavis; one granddaughter, Shayla Rose Chavis-Smith; “son” and family friend, Samuel D. Brooks; and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at the Chapel of HahnCook/Street and Draper Funeral Directors, 6600 Broadway Extension in Oklahoma City. For those who cannot attend, his daughters have created an “In Memory of Langley J. Chavis” photographic memorial page on Facebook. Col. Chavis' remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

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George Martin Binkley June 19, 1920 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY George Martin Binkley, 91, passed away July 11, 2011, in Oklahoma City. He was born June 19, 1920 in Corydon, Indiana to George Reed and Mary (Martin) Binkley.

The family moved to Oklahoma City in 1928, where he graduated from Classen High School and received a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma. After serving in World War II, he began a 40 year career with OG&E in Oklahoma City, Harrah and Muskogee, retiring in 1985. He served as a Deacon and Adult Sunday School Department Director at First Baptist Church, Muskogee and at Northwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nelia (Templeton) Binkley and his sister, Anna (Binkley) Blumhof. He is survived by a daughter, Kathy Bloodworth, husband Herman Bloodworth and granddaughter Caroline Bloodworth, all of Oklahoma City; a son, Ken Binkley, wife Carla Binkley and grandchildren Bethany Binkley, Tim Bourgeois and Wendy Bourgeois, all of Bixby; and two nieces, Carolyn (Blumhof) Lombard of Fort Worth, TX and Nancy (Blumhof) Prestridge, of Lenexa, KS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Northwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Falls Creek Capital Campaign “For the Sake of the Call, 3800 N. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.mercer-adams.com

Sept. 1, 1924 - July 12, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY On July 12, 2011, Mae Kendall Hickam was welcomed into Heaven by the Saviour she so faithfully served.

She was born September 1, 1924, in the tiny community of Pleasant Valley, Virginia to Thomas Lee and Nannie Ethel Kendall, the fourth of ten children. She married Kyle Fairfax Hickam in 1942, and traveled the country with him as he served in the Army Air Corps. From the birth of her first child, her career was taking care of her three children, home, garden, and involvement in her church. After returning to school, she re-entered the workforce and retired in 1990 as assistant to Ken Klehm, then the Chief Financial Officer of American Fidelity Assurance. She thoroughly enjoyed retirement until the ravages of Parkinsons Disease began. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Kyle Fairfax Hickam, and 4 brothers, Murry, Milton, Melvin, and Marvin Kendall.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Mildred Wall of Greensboro, NC, Mary Joanne Yeatts and husband Ira of Chatham, Virginia, and Mona Clark of Richmond, Virginia, and two brothers, Marshall Kendall and wife Barbara of Blairs, Virginia, and Max Kendall and wife Rachel of Axton, Virginia. Also her three devoted daughters and sonsin-love, Carolyn Stewart and husband Alan of Dallas, Texas, Denise White and husband David of Goshen, Kentucky, and Lee Sabolich and husband John of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, Scott Sabolich and wife Devin, Kim Stewart and husband Justin, Brian Sabolich and wife Maike, Laura Sabolich, and Addison White, as well as 6 greatgrandchildren. A special thanks to those who cared for Mom in her later years at the Baptist Village, Bellevue Health Center, Mercy Hospice, especially Suzanne, Rowe, and caregiver, Tammy Newport.. Services will be held Friday, at 2 p.m., at Crossing Community Church, OKC, OK 73162. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Adams Care Fund, Baptist Village, 9700 Mashburn Blvd., OKC, OK 73162, to help the elderly who cannot afford care and housing, or the charity of your choice.

Proverbs 31:30 - Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Dola Jean Sauer May 18, 1940 - July 10, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Dola Jean Sauer went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the age of 71.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Allaire and 3 children, Charlotte, Randy and Cindy, and her 7 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 3pm at the Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes.

Carl D. Sawyer July 23, 1932 - July 10, 2011

MIDWEST CITY Carl was born July 23, 1932 in San Angelo, TX and died at home July 10, 2011. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Kathleen.

He is also survived by his 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, many other family members and friends, and his beloved dog, Winston. Dad was a decorated Vietnam Vet who served over 20 years in the military. After leaving the military he worked at the Post Office for 20 years. He also earned a degree from OU during this time. Dad was also a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. GO CARDS! He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and social justice. Dad's ashes will be scattered at his childhood home in Bingham, NM.

Always Loved Never Forgotten Stacie Suzanne Arrington Boswell July 14, 1977 - April 6, 2007 Memories of you still linger, but now they are sweet memories. You left this world a better place because of your kindness, and you will always live in the hearts of those you touched.

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Grand Lake’s warning for toxic algae lifted

BY RANDY KREHBIEL AND SUSAN HYLTON

DID YOU KNOW?

Tulsa World

CHANDLER — A blue-green algae

warning for Grand Lake was lifted Wednesday even as tests confirmed the presence of the toxic bacteria at lakes Keystone and Fort Gibson.

The chief environmental officer for the Grand River Dam Authority, which operates Grand Lake, said the outbreak appears to have peaked there on July 3 and has since died off gradually.

The slow decline, said Ecosystems Manager Darrell Townsend, saved the lake from the toxin spike and oxygen depletion that would have accompanied sudden decomposition.

Townsend said the algae could return at any time, given prevailing weather conditions.

The Army Corps of Engineers, which operates most of the state’s other large lakes, said the algae on lakes Keystone and Fort Gibson poses low to high risks for adverse health affects.

Test results from Lake Tenkiller are expected Thursday.

“The good news today is that the GRDA proposes to withdraw its warning against direct contact with the lake waters,” Townsend said during a presentation at a GRDA directors meeting in Chandler.

“Based on the latest results, … the main part of the lake is totally negative” for the toxins, Townsend said.

Still waters run blue-green Blue-green algae occurs naturally in most bodies of water but reproduces uncontrollably in warm, still, nutrient-rich waters such as those present this summer in Grand and other Oklahoma lakes.

Some species of the algae produce toxins that are capable of causing ill-

RISKS FOR TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

Keystone Lake I High risk: Cedar Creek cove and Old Mannford. Access areas closed.

I Moderate risk: Feyodi Creek State Park in Cleveland.

I Low risk: Washington Irving Park beach, Walnut Creek State Park, Prairie View ramp and the New Mannford Park/ ramp Fort Gibson Lake I Low risk: Rocky Point beach, Big Hollow Creek, Taylor Ferry North beach, Sequoyah State Park at the Sequoyah Bay area beach and Ranger Creek.

(All parks remain open except Taylor Ferry North beach.)

Grand Lake Warning against direct contact with water has been lifted.

Lake Tenkiller Tests are pending.

ness and, in extreme cases, tumors and nerve disorders.

Nate Herring, a corps spokesman, said an area near Cedar Cove and Old Mannford on Lake Keystone is one

high-risk area. Access points in these areas have been closed until further notice.

“That section of the lake has a big (algae) bloom,” Herring said.

Lake visitors are not required to stay out of the water in low- and moderate-risk areas but are urged to exercise caution and watch out for scum, foam or discoloration on the water. Visitors should stay out of water that looks suspicious and report it to the lake office, Herring said.

Since it is impossible to test all areas of a lake, Herring said visitors should be cautious when swimming or boating.

At Fort Gibson, low-risk areas were pinpointed at Rocky Point beach, Big Hollow Creek, Taylor Ferry North beach, Sequoyah State Park at the Sequoyah Bay area beach and Ranger Creek.

Taylor Ferry North is the only beach that was closed as a precaution despite having just a low risk.

Herring said that’s mainly because swimming is the sole activity there.

Taylor Ferry South is open because it doesn’t have a beach.

“We just want people to be aware,” Herring said. “The No. 1 priority is making sure everyone’s safe.”

Herring said the corps has received no reports of algae-related illness, which can include skin rashes, nausea, eye irritations, and respiratory illness.

The risk-level assessments are based on recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he said.

Avoiding direct contact with the water is urged only in high-risk areas, which typically are closed.

People can decide for themselves whether to have direct contact with the water in low- to moderate-risk areas, Herring said.

Above, blue-green algae is shown July 1 at Grand Lake. Left, a warning sign is posted July 9 at Keystone Lake.

TULSA WORLD PHOTOS

Chief named for Grand River Dam Authority

BY RANDY KHRIEBEL Tulsa World randy.khriebel@tulsaworld.com

CHANDLER — Chief Operating Officer Michael Kiefner was named interim chief executive of the Grand River Dam Authority on Wednesday.

The appointment was made during a GRDA meeting in Chandler at the offices of director Brent LaGere’s National American Insurance Co. LaGere, who is heading the search to succeed former CEO Kevin Easley, said about 90 applications for the job have been received. He said he expects

the list to be narrowed and candidate interviews to begin within two months.

“On paper, we have some very good candidates,” LaGere said. “This time we have a much better list of candidates than last time.”

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary, both LaGere and U.S. Rep Dan Boren said Boren is not a candidate for the position.

The Muskogee Democrat announced last month that he will not seek re-election.

Kiefner, too, said he will not be a candidate for the CEO job on a full-time basis.

Man who set his estranged wife on fire sentenced to life in prison

BY NOLAN CLAY Staff Writer nclay@opubco.com

Holding a copy of the charges filed against him, defendant Jason Kenneth Dimaggio is taken in handcuffs back to jail after making a court appearance in Seminole County.

PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

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Konawa, was beaten and robbed of his pickup. Jimmy Cunningham, 67, of Byng, was shot as he came to Brewer’s aid.

The run ended after Dimaggio and another man stormed into Ralph’s Pharmacy in Tecumseh and demanded a popular pain killer. Video from the pharmacy show the men pouring the pills into their mouths.

Smothermon said the victims along Dimaggio’s path weren’t easily walked over. He said his favorite was Pat Tucker, 74, of Tecumseh, who jumped on Dimaggio’s back to keep him from shooting her son during the pharmacy robbery.

“She was not going to let him kill her son,” Smothermon said.

Tucker’s son, pharmacist Scott Tucker, retrieved his handgun and pointed it at a rifle-wielding robber.

Dimaggio tried to wrestle the handgun away from Tucker, authorities said.

Two shots were fired but no one was injured before the two men ran.

Samantha Crow, an employee at Ralph’s Pharmacy, pretended to lock the door when one of the men ordered it locked. She was thinking ahead about police getting into the building, Smothermon said.

There was also Alice Christopher, of Tecumseh, who refused to surrender the keys to her van when threatened by two robbers outside Trinity Baptist Church.

Christopher testified she was angry rather than frightened, but eventually gave up her keys at the pleas of two friends.

Dangerous chase Defense attorney Cregg Webb called no witnesses on Dimaggio’s behalf.

“We’ve seen what you’ve seen. We know what you know,” Webb told the jury in closing arguments. “I don’t think he’s here with any plans of what restaurant he’s going to eat at tonight.”

Webb argued that his client was innocent of at least two of the charges, mainly because he wasn’t behind of the wheel of the car that led police on a high-speed chase.

Sheriff’s office investigator Travis Palmer testified that Dimaggio and his partner engaged him in a deadly game of chicken on a county road. Every time he changed lanes, the suspects’ car would speed into the same lane, traveling 100 mph toward his patrol car until he was forced off the road, he said.

The suspects also nearly ran over an officer brandishing a rifle at them at a roadblock, Smothermon said.

Cardenaz will be tried separately in Pottawatomie County District Court, but no date has been set.

Charges in Seminole County against both have been dismissed.

Smothermon said Dimaggio is wanted by authorities in California in connection with a similar crime rampage there.

A New Mexico man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for setting his estranged wife on fire outside her Oklahoma City home last year.

“It was worth it. I’d do it all over again,” George M. Rodriguez, 35, yelled to TV news cameramen as Oklahoma County sheriff’s deputies took him to a jail elevator. “She deserved it.”

The victim, Laura Miller, survived but has scars on both arms, her face, neck and upper body. She told the judge Rodriguez doused her with gasoline from a pop bottle and used a lighter to ignite the fuel.

“Whoosh, I went up in flames,” she said.

Their three daughters witnessed the March 9, 2010, attack. After being caught, he admitted lighting the fire and said, “Hope she burns in hell,” according to testimony at his preliminary hearing.

Rodriguez also was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for burning

the victim’s clothes and 11 years in prison for breaking into her house. He pleaded guilty to the arson case in June. He was ordered to spend a year in jail for kicking out a police car’s window and another year in jail for contempt of court.

Consecutive sentences District Judge Jerry Bass ordered that the time be served consecutively, saying his intent was Rodriguez never be free again.

“I can’t think of many more acts … that are so cruel,” the judge said to Rodriguez.

The judge said to the victim, “Don’t you ever forget you’re beautiful inside.”

The victim told the judge she moved to Oklahoma City with her children in 2009 to get away from Rodriguez because he drank and was violent. She said he threatened before the at-

tack to kill her and the children because she wouldn’t agree to reconcile.

For a presentence report, Rodriguez wrote he had been up for nine days on methamphetamine and traveled to Oklahoma only to burn the victim’s clothes. He wrote he blew a gasket when she showed up. “I was not in my right state of mind,” he wrote.

His attorney asked the judge to give Rodriguez 40 years in prison. In court, Rodriguez apologized to “my ex-wife and to the girls for the horrible thing I did.”

The judge added the year in jail for contempt of court after he told Rodriguez to stop looking over at the victim and Rodriguez replied, “I can look at her if I want.”

HEALTH

EDUCATION

Warning removed

King speaks to students

A blue-green algae warning for Grand Lake has been lifted.

Students, who are part of the Four Star Debate program which was formed by retired Gen. Tommy Franks, gathered in Hobart and were surprised by a visit from the King of Jordan.

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CONVICTED ROBBER WILL BE SENTENCED FORMALLY MONDAY IN SERIES OF CRIMES

Jury adds 100 years to term

BY ANN KELLEY Staff Writer akelley@opubco.com

SHAWNEE — A jury recommended a California man spend the rest of his life in prison for a series of crimes that included a high-speed police chase through two counties and a pharmacy robbery at gunpoint.

Jason Kenneth Dimaggio, 38, was found guilty Wednesday in

Pottawatomie County District Court of three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, and one count each of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting with intent to kill, possession of a controlled substance and eluding a police officer.

Among his punishments, the jury recommended he receive three life sentences and a 100-year sentence. His formal sentencing is

set for 9 a.m. Monday.

“There are some cases and some men that never deserve to see the light of day, and he is one of these men,” District Attorney Richard Smothermon said.

Dimaggio and Roberto Dale Cardenaz, 44, were arrested Sept.

7 in connection with the crime spree, which started in Seminole County near Konawa and ended in Tecumseh in Pottawatomie County. The two men had arrived in

Oklahoma six days earlier on a Greyhound bus. They stayed with a woman in Konawa, but ventured from her house in search of drugs, prosecutors allege.

Victims fought back Authorities said the crimes started in the parking lot of a health care clinic in Konawa.

There, Ruben Brewer, 68, of SEE JURY, BACK PAGE

OSBI AGENT IS FIRST TO TESTIFY

LIFE SKILLS TAUGHT AS PART Parker’s OF BASKETBALL CAMP AT OCU attorney questions evidence

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OKC BOMBING TALK PLANNED Survivors and others affected by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building continue to share their stories during the weekly series “First Person: Stories of Hope.” This week’s speaker is Carla Wade, a family member. Talks start at 1:30 p.m. Fridays through August in the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s Center for Education and Outreach. The presentations are free with paid admission to the museum, which is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, military members or students who show ID. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. For more information, go to www. oklahomacity nationalmemorial. org or call 235-3313.

BLAZE VICTIM IS IDENTIFIED The victim of a fatal fire Tuesday at the Raindance Apartments has been identified as Stefanie Hover, 23, Oklahoma City police said. The fire began about 4:10 p.m. at the complex, NW 122 and Pennsylvania Avenue. Investigators were trying Wednesday to determine a cause.

Police said they do not believe foul play was involved.

BY TIM TALLEY Associated Press

MANGUM — A defense attorney attacked the prosecution’s evidence Wednesday in the case of a former Oklahoma warden’s wife accused of helping a convicted killer escape, alleging that crucial witnesses weren’t questioned by investigators and vital evidence wasn’t tested.

Bobbi Parker is accused of helping Randolph Franklin Dial escape on Aug. 30, 1994, from the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Greer County where her husband, Randy Parker, was deputy warden.

Prosecutors allege Bobbi Parker, 49, fell in love with Dial and became his mistress before helping him flee the prison and live in Texas for more than 10 years. They were found living in a mobile home at a chicken farm in Campti, Texas, in April 2005.

Parker has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Parker’s defense attorney, Garvin Isaacs, told the 12-member jury that she was drugged, kidnapped, beaten and repeatedly raped by Dial, whom he described as a manipulative sociopath.

Isaacs tried to poke holes in the prosecution’s evidence while cross examining Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent Robert Williams, the prosecution’s first witness, and questioning

Jonathan Triplett knows what it’s like to grow up in a tough situation.

The only son of an alcoholic mother, Triplett said he endured a lot of tough times when he was young.

He finally moved in with his grandmother and turned to sports to help keep him busy.

Still, he said he was 30 years old before he realized he had no real life skills.

“I played overseas basketball for years,” he said.

“But I didn’t have a job or a degree and no life skills. All I had was basketball and my big athlete’s ego.”

Triplett went to college, earned his degree and now has turned his passion toward helping the next generation.

Triplett, the director of intramural and recreation-

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MAN SOUGHT IN SHOOTING Ardmore police announced they are seeking felony charges against Kevin D. Reynolds, 50, of Ardmore, in connection with a shooting Friday that left a woman seriously injured, police said. Reynolds is still at large. He is black, about 5-feet-10 and weighs 170 pounds.

He is believed to be in the Tulsa or Dallas area. Anyone with information can call (580) 223-1212.

Cantrell Owens, 13, of Oklahoma City, practices dribbling two basketballs Wednesday at Oklahoma City University.

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Oklahoma City firefighter Grant Roberts teaches students how to attach a defibrillator to a dummy during a CPR class Wednesday as part of the First Class Individual Life Skills and Basketball Camp at Oklahoma City University.

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Trial: Prosecutor says defense effort is common tactic

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BY ANN KELLEY Staff Writer akelley@opubco.com

OSBI agent Robert Williams testified Wednesday in the Bobbi Parker trial.

PHOTOS BY PENNY OWEN, FOR THE OKLAHOMAN Bobbi Parker and Randy Parker are shown in Mangum on Wednesday.

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ONLINE whether investigators were thorough enough to support the allegations made against Parker.

Williams testified that investigators found packing tape with hair on it in the Parker family van found abandoned in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Prosecutors allege Parker used the van to drive Dial from the prison.

Isaacs, who has said the evidence supports his theory that Parker was kidnapped, asked Williams whether the hair was tested and whether investigators looked for fingerprints on the tape.

Williams said neither the hair nor the tape was tested and authorities did not look for skin cells on the tape, possible evidence that it was attached to someone’s skin.

Questions unasked Williams said investigators also did not question many of Parker’s friends and family

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members, including Randy Parker, while investigating the case and allegations that she had inappropriate relationships with inmates at other prisons her husband helped supervise.

“Randy didn’t want to talk to us. He was reluctant to,” Williams said.

During a break in testimony, Assistant District Attorney David Thomas, who repeatedly raised objections during Williams’ cross examination by Isaacs, described the defense attorney’s line of questioning as “a very common defense tactic.”

“You always want to put

the police on trial. What you don’t want to do is put your client on trial,” said Thomas, who said the defense is responsible for testing evidence they think is favorable to their case. “I’m confident in the evidence the state has.”

Isaacs said investigators have a duty to go into an investigation with an open mind.

“Your first obligation as an officer is to protect the innocent. We don’t guess people into prison,” Isaacs said.

Crimes unreported Williams also testified that Parker never told investigators that she was raped and deprived of food and light while allegedly held captive, as Isaacs claims.

“She never told us that she was raped,” Williams said, but also testified that investigators never asked her if she had been.

Williams said Parker was asked about sex with Dial after a box of condoms and a vibrator were found during the search of the mobile home near Campti, Texas.

Stigler man, 18, faces charges in slaying

BY SHEILA STOGSDILL State Correspondent

STIGLER — An 18-yearold man charged in the slaying of his stepfather told police he shot the man multiple times so he wouldn’t suffer, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Josua Alan Bowen, of Stigler, was charged Wednesday in Haskell County District Court with first-degree murder and with shooting with intent to kill, said Danita Williams, assistant district attorney. He remains in the Haskell County jail held without bail.

He is accused of killing Herbert Wayne Moore, 79, and of wounding Vickie Lynn Moore, 52, both of Stigler, with a .22-caliber pistol, according to court documents.

Bowen told investigator Timothy Turner he shot Herbert Moore several times but shot his mother only once, according to an arrest affidavit.

Vickie Moore was shot in the head. She told authorities while in a Haskell County Hospital ambulance that Bowen shot her, the affidavit states.

Bowen said he was scared after shooting his stepfather and knew he

Josua Alan Bowen

was in trouble, so he went outside to the garden where his mother was and shot her once but “couldn’t finish her,” the affidavit states. Bowen said he “thought about shooting his mother one more time but just couldn’t do it,” the affidavit states.

After the shooting he went inside the home and returned the gun to a safe and put the safe key in his short’s pocket, the affidavit states.

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al sports at Oklahoma City University, teaches the First Class Individual Life Skills and Basketball Camp each summer at OCU. This week, he’s out on the basketball floor teaching more than 50 boys and girls in fourth through 12th grades about the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling and running.

He’s patient and encouraging.

“That’s great energy you showed this morning,” he tells his campers after some warm-up drills.

“Let’s give yourselves a round of applause. You showed up ready to work and ready to get better.”

Just as important for Triplett, however, is the life skills portion of the camp. He said various community members come each day to teach drug and alcohol aware-

ness, money management, CPR, table etiquette and other life lessons.

Triplett said he did not want to hold just another sports camp. He wanted to give young people something they could use forever.

“We probably take the life skills more importantly than we do basketball,” Triplett said. “I know the life skills will outlast basketball.”

Kayla Lena, 15, will play basketball as a freshman this year at El Reno High School. She said she’s learned a lot at the camp.

“It’s actually pretty good,” she said. “The coaches help you with anything. If something’s wrong, they will fix it. It’s helping me prepare for college.”

Danlion Belton, 9, will be a fourth-grader at Hilldale Elementary School.

He said he hopes to play

basketball there this year.

He said his favorite part of the camp is the drills.

“I’ve learned everything, crossovers, layups and other stuff,” Danlion said. “I’m getting better at shooting baskets.”

The camp means everything to Triplett, he said.

“I’m 40 years old. I’ve done it all,” he said. “I’ve had fun playing basketball, traveling to many countries overseas. My life is great. So this is the only thing for me to be doing right now, helping others, and why not kids.”

Triplett said he remembers his own camp days as if they happened yesterday. He wants the children who attend his camp to have similar memories.

“They’re the future,” he said. “They’ll be taking care of us some day, and I want them to remember these things they are learning.”

“She answered that they never had sex,” Williams said.

He said Parker told detectives she was not sure Dial was capable of having sex.

Parker explained that the condoms were for use by either her or Dial with other people and that the vibrator was a gift from a friend, which “didn’t make any sense to me at all,” Williams testified.

“I don’t know that what she’s telling me is the truth,” Williams said. “I don’t believe a lot of what she told me.”

Dial was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in the 1981 slaying of a karate instructor in Tulsa County.

He managed to obtain minimum-security status at the prison and befriended Parker while she managed a prison pottery program.

Dial pleaded guilty to escaping from prison and maintained until his death in 2007 at age 62 that he kidnapped Parker at knifepoint, forced her to drive him from the prison and held her hostage for more than a decade.

CHANDLER — A state child welfare worker who worked on controversial cases has taken his own life, authorities said.

The body of Donald Wheeler, 64, of Chandler, was found by a friend Wednesday morning near the Chandler Baseball Camp.

Police said they consider Wheeler’s death as a suicide.

“We send our condolences to his family for their great loss,” said Sheree Powell, spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services. “The work we do impacts the lives of Oklahomans and we understand the pressures and demands that often accompany that work. When tragedy occurs, it not only affects immediate co-workers, but the entire agency.”

Powell said the agency has counselors working with employees to help them deal with the loss, and to regain a healthy perspective on the work they do.

Wheeler was a longtime DHS employee, working there since 1981.

He worked in the Lincoln County office as a child welfare specialist, but was recently placed on administrative leave with pay along with three other child welfare workers involved in the Serenity Deal case.

Serenity, 5, died June 4, about a month after DHS workers recommended she live with her father in Oklahoma City.

Her father, Sean Devon Brooks, 31, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the child’s death.

Sources close to the case said Wheeler argued vehemently against the girl’s living with Brooks.

He also worked on the highly publicized case of Kelsey Smith-Briggs, a 2-year-old who died of abuse while under the supervision of DHS. Her mother, Raye Dawn Smith, and stepfather, Michael Lee Porter, were convicted of enabling child abuse in connection with her death. It was never determined in court who killed Kelsey.

In recent years, at least two other children who had cases handled by child welfare workers in the Lincoln County office have been killed.

Melissa Ellison, 5, of Prague, was beaten to death in 2002 by her father and dumped near Meeker. Aja Johnson, 7, who once lived in Davenport, was kidnapped and killed in early 2010 by her stepfather.

The Oklahoman has not found that Wheeler was directly involved in those two cases.

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Edmond firefighters give fans to charity

BY DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com

EDMOND — The string of 100-degree days prompted the Edmond Firefighters Association to donate 35 fans to the Hope Center.

The fans will be given to the center’s clients upon request, said Brenda Chambers, Hope Center financial coordinator.

The firefighters association is made up of 120 Edmond firefighters who belong to the local union.

“We thought this was a way to give back to the community,” said Maj. Bill Brown, association vice president. “It is a small token of how we can help before there is a heat-related incident — kind of a preemptive strike against high temperatures.”

Firefighters teamed with Lowe’s Home Improvement, 2401N Kelly Ave., to donate the fans.

Hope Center officials said 10 to 15 people a week

request a fan when the weather is extremely hot.

“We always run out of fans before the summer is over,” Chambers said. “We are glad to have the fans.

“Older people do not want to spend their money on utilities. The fan helps move the air.”

People wanting a fan must live in Edmond. They are required to prove their residency with a piece of mail received in the past 30 days or a utility bill and photo identification.

For more information, go to the Hope Center, 1251 N Broadway, or call 348-1340.

Maj. Bill Brown, vice president of the Edmond Firefighters Association; Martha Strecker, Hope Center board member; and David Smith, Lowe’s assistant store manger, hold fans the Edmond Firefighters Association purchased to help during hot weather.

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Bacteria tests to continue at Arcadia Lake RECREATION | TWO SWIMMING BEACHES WERE TEMPORARILY CLOSED OVER E. COLI DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com

Members of the Edmond Memorial High School Color Guard wash cars in a parking lot at 33rd Street and Boulevard to raise funds for their group.

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EDMOND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WASH CARS FOR COLOR GUARD

Carolyn Kronenberger scrubs a car.

Jesika Plum dries off a sport utility vehicle.

Abby Jones, left, and Callie Osmus hose down a car, as members of the Edmond Memorial High School Color Guard wash cars.

SENIORS OKLAHOMA COUNTY SENIOR MENUS For July 18-22 Monday — Chicken-fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, orange, milk.

Tuesday — Ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, wheat bread, cake, milk.

Wednesday — Tuna salad, tomato soup, corn salad, wheat bread, pineapple gelatin, milk.

Thursday — Beans, rice and sausage, steamed cabbage, Harvard beets, cornbread, applesauce, milk.

Friday — Baked chicken salad, sweet potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, mixed fruit, milk.

Menus are subject to change without notice. For more information, call 949-2709.

NUTRITION SITES The Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program operates 17

dining sites, open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. To find a site, call 949-2709.

ACTIVITIES Senior activities are available daily at Will Rogers Senior Activity Center, 3501 Pat Murphy Drive, and at Woodson Park Senior Activity Center, 3401 S May Ave. For a schedule, call Will Rogers at 942-4339 or Woodson Park at 681-3266.

EDMOND — Weekly tests of Arcadia Lake’s water will be conducted for the rest of the summer following recent bacteria contamination, city officials said.

Two swimming beaches at the lake were shut down Friday after a test showed higher-than-acceptable levels of E. coli in the water. The beaches were reopened Monday after a subsequent test showed acceptable levels of bacteria.

Officials said a large number of geese at the lake this summer may have contributed to the high level of bacteria. The dry, hot weather, still waters and lack of rain are other factors.

Edmond Parks Director Jim Bowlin said, “The water superintendent called the situation ‘a perfect storm.’ ” Jim Harris, an environmental biologist with the Tulsa District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said E. coli is found in animal and human waste.

The corps is working to determine the source of

Officials said a large number of geese at the lake this summer may have contributed to the high level of bacteria.

The dry, hot weather, still waters and lack of rain are other factors.

the waste, but it’s most likely from the large population of geese, Harris said.

City officials said they plan to keep testing the water weekly throughout the summer. The tests are done Wednesdays.

Friday’s closure was the first time beaches at the lake have been closed because of contamination, said Earl London, superintendent of park operations for the city. Last year, the beaches were closed because of flooding.

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Norman opts out of cities league GOVERNMENT | OFFICIALS CHOOSE STREET SWEEPING INSTEAD

BY JANE GLENN CANNON Staff Writer jcannon@opubco.com

NORMAN — City council members have chosen to put money into a street sweeping program rather than pay dues to belong to the Oklahoma Municipal League.

A divided council debated hours Tuesday before voting to end the city’s participation in the state’s largest municipal government lobbying organization.

The council voted 5-3 to transfer $72,375 from the city’s Oklahoma Municipal League account into the public works department’s street-sweeping account.

The money originally was earmarked to pay membership dues for this fiscal year.

Voting against the action were Carol Dillingham, Dan Quinn and Jim Griffith.

Mayor Cindy Rosenthal, who is vice president of the Municipal League’s board of directors, was absent.

The resolution to deplete the Municipal League account and put the money into street sweeping was one of several resolutions placed on the agenda late last week at the request of Councilman Tom Kovach.

City Manager Steve Lewis said staff had no time to research any of the resolutions and therefore had no recommendations on whether they should be passed.

Methods questioned

Cool shelter from the summer rain Tonya Keene is prepared for rain Tuesday as she walks under an umbrella into a grocery store at 12th Avenue NE and Alameda Street in Norman.

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Norman council spars over new resolutions

BY JANE GLENN CANNON Staff Writer jcannon@opubco.com

NORMAN — Councilman Tom Kovach said difficulty in getting items on an agenda for public discussion prompted him to introduce a resolution setting guidelines for the process.

Kovach on Tuesday also introduced an ordinance identical to the resolution, which he said would “codify” the resolution. It states an item would be placed on an agenda if three council members requested it.

The resolution and proposed ordinance sparked an acrimonious debate in which Kovach accused Councilwoman Carol Dillingham of stonewalling in an effort to delay a vote.

Dillingham countered that Kovach was pushing it through without allowing staff to research it for legalities.

“I’m offended to the core that you would accuse me of stonewalling,” Dillingham said.

As written, she said, “I believe it conflicts with our charter … and I’m baffled as to why we would need both an ordinance and a

resolution that are identical.”

Kovach also introduced an ethics ordinance, a resolution clarifying the council’s position on the state’s Open Meeting Act and a resolution that diverted money earmarked for Oklahoma Municipal League dues to the public works department to be used for street sweeping.

All the measures passed with a 5-3 vote, with Dillingham, James Griffith and Dan Quinn voting against them. The proposed ordinances on agenda items and ethics were voted on twice, failing on the first go-round when Councilwoman Linda Lockett voted with Dillingham, Griffith and Quinn on a motion to table the matters until Aug. 9.

After a recess, Lockett moved to reconsider the items because she wanted to change her vote.

The ordinances will come up for a final vote at the next regular council meeting, scheduled for July 26.

Questions linger Resident Ben Alpers raised a question as to the legality of how the resolutions and proposed ordi-

nances got on Tuesday’s agenda.

In a follow-up email Wednesday to the council, he asked Kovach, Lockett and Councilmen Roger Gallagher, Hal Ezzell and Dave Spaulding to make public a record of the discussions they had that led to the items being put on Tuesday’s agenda.

“This rather unusual process has shielded the method through which this legislation was actually drafted from the public eye,” Alpers wrote. “I am in the process of determining how much of this legislative history is in fact discoverable under the Open Meetings and Records Act.” Alpers said he wants to know “the times, dates and places” of any meetings to discuss the items.

Kovach has said he discussed the items with three city council candidates before they were seated.

Alpers said he wants to know why staff members were not consulted in the drafting of the proposed resolutions and how it was determined that the Oklahoma Municipal League membership dues should go to street sweeping.

In an email, Rosenthal, who is on vacation, said Kovach’s method of getting the resolutions on the agenda without prior public discussion or allowing staff time to analyze them was unprecedented in her seven years on council.

“Typically, the agenda is set more than a week in advance and agenda books are printed on Thursday. The staff expressed concern that some of the five resolutions raised conflict with the city charter. None of the items has been reviewed by staff or a council committee or received (prior) public input,” she said.

Other resolutions included one that clarified the city’s position on the state’s Open Meeting Act and one that set a policy on how council members could get items on an agenda.

Kovach said he discussed the resolutions with three new council members before they took their oaths of office last week, “and they indicated they supported them. I asked the city manager to put them on the agenda. It’s not the way I like to get things on the agenda, but I felt like it was the only way.”

Maintaining Lake Thunderbird’s water quality is critical, Kovach said, “and one of the things we can do and should do is more street sweeping.”

Effect unclear Dillingham said the council lacked any evidence that adding $72,375 to the street-sweeping budget would have an

Typically, the agenda is set more than a week in advance and agenda books are printed on Thursday. The staff expressed concern that some of the five resolutions raised conflict with the city charter.

None of the items has been reviewed by staff or a council committee or received (prior) public input.”

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impact on the water quality of Lake Thunderbird.

“It’s a nonsensical trade,” she said, noting that she received numerous emails from Ward 4 constituents urging that the city maintain its Municipal League membership.

“Our staff does not have the time to review every piece of legislation introduced each year and analyze how it affects municipalities. OML does. OML has our back,” she said.

Griffith said the lobbying organization earns money for the city annually through its legislative efforts.

“They are the watchdog. They are our lobbyists. Our participation in the organization is extremely critical to the state’s third-largest city,” he said.

Griffith said the state has 393 cities, “and 390 of them belong to OML. That should tell you something.”

“OML does some good. It fills in the gaps, but it is not like we are being cut out, or the sky is falling,” Councilman Roger Gallagher said.

Gallagher said the city can still use the organization as a resource without being a member and that spending more money on street sweeping seemed a better use of taxpayers’ money.

“One street sweeper dumping three loads a day can remove 15 tons of debris from the streets. That’s a lot of debris,” he said.

Resident Caroline Stager said the Municipal League was “an essential source of expertise and research. Towns and cities are not islands and should not act as if they were.”

Withdrawing from the organization “is an isolationist move. This is an issue that goes to the heart of good government. I think it is an irresponsible move,” Stager said.

Norman program for female inmates sets fundraiser dinner FROM STAFF REPORTS

NORMAN — Those inter-

ested in supporting a program that helps rehabilitate female jail inmates are invited to a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, University Boulevard and Apache Street.

The Second Chance Act Program, also known as SCAP, gives nonviolent offenders a chance to re-acclimate into society by helping them with housing, food, counseling and employment.

Cleveland County Sher-

MORE INFORMATION For more information, call Beth Jones at 3103684.

iff Joe Lester introduced the program in 2009. It is sponsored by the sheriff’s office and funded through a Second Chance Act grant administered by the U.S. Justice Department.

Director Rock Richardson and coordinator Beth Jones visit jail inmates several times a week, enrolling them in the program and working with those scheduled to be released,

Lester said.

According to the state Corrections Department, 3,000 women were arrested in Cleveland County in 2010. Thirty were sentenced to prison.

Jones said the program’s goal is to divert women from jail and reintroduce them to the community.

About 140 women are enrolled in S-CAP, Jones said.

Norman art center features faculty work FROM STAFF REPORTS

NORMAN — Faculty art-

ists at the Firehouse Art Center will be honored at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday at the center, 444 S Flood Ave. Works by the faculty are on exhibit through Aug. 1.

INFORMATION For information, call 329-4523.

The gallery is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Mondays

through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Artists from each medium taught at the Firehouse Art Center are represented in the exhibit, including painting, fiber, stone carving, jewelry and sculpture.

The reception is free and open to the public.

CALENDAR THURSDAY

SATURDAY

Scrabble Club, 4 p.m., Game HQ, 1620 SW 89, 691-0509.

Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma City Farmers Market, 8 a.m., 400 N Portland Ave.

Railroad underpass construction closes westbound lane

FRIDAY

Work continues on construction of a railroad underpass on Robinson Street. The westbound outside traffic lane on Robinson is closed this week through Friday.

City officials say the underpass is on target for a January completion date.

State Health Department Wellness Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1000 NE 10, 271-9444, ext. 56433.

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MONDAY Del City Council, 6 p.m., city hall, 4517 SE 29.

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Reading program unfunded for first time in 13 years

BY MEGAN ROLLAND Staff Writer mrolland@opubco.com

Literacy First began establishing roots in Oklahoma in 1998, but the program’s founders say this economic drought threatens the teacher training program.

Jim Vercelli, a grant writer for East Central University, won a contract with the state 13 years ago to provide professional development to roughly 3,000 teachers a year. He’s won the competitive bid process ever since.

About 28,000 teachers have gone through Literacy First training, and roughly 120 schools have gone through a three-year program to become model schools for the teaching method.

This fiscal year, $3 million in state funding won’t

be available to help pay for teachers and schools to participate in the program.

“It will be very detrimental,” Vercelli said.

“Literacy First is ingrained into the state.”

Literacy First is a Washington-based for-profit company that works in 10 states.

Vercelli said he selected Literacy First as a subcontractor for the grant because of their outstanding track record in 1998, and he said their performance has continued to support their methods.

Funds go to districts The program’s funding is part of the Reading Sufficiency Act, a 1997 law aimed at promoting literacy among grade-school children. Today the Reading Sufficiency funding is changing.

State schools Superin-

tendent Janet Barresi said her budget freed up $6 million in funds, including the $3 million from Reading Sufficiency, that will now be passed directly onto districts.

Barresi said she is developing a teacher training program that will allow district administration to choose from a variety of options what is best for their students.

The aim of the new program will be to have all students proficient in reading by the third grade.

Under a new law, students who are first-graders this school year must meet state proficiency by the time they are in thirdgrade or they will be held back.

“Reading sufficiency funds will be going out to all districts,” said Damon Gardenhire, spokesman for the Education Depart-

ment. “Under the Literacy First program it was just going out to a select number of schools.”

Participation in Literacy First training has been optional for schools and districts, and some used the program more heavily than others.

Program has merit Diane Hensley, the longtime principal of Mark Twain Elementary School in Tulsa, said Literacy First was the foundation that enabled her to improve from literally the worst performing school in the Tulsa School District to the 2010-11 National Title I Distinguished School.

“I really believe it was the core of improvement for us,” Hensley said.

She said Literacy First taught her teachers how to diagnose a student’s needs and then how to fill those

needs through individualized instruction. It was the best program she’s ever come across, she said, and as new teachers joined the school, attending the state-provided Literacy First training was a requirement.

“We’ll be able to continue our program only because the teachers are dedicated to it,” Hensley said. “The financial cost will be phenomenal in a large district like Tulsa.”

She is now the director of Community Schools for Tulsa Public Schools, working to replicate the success she fostered at Mark Twain in schools across the district.

Bill Blokker, president and CEO of Literacy First, said there is enough rainy day funding with the Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Preparation to keep schools already going

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through training for another year.

He said they will start five new schools in the model school program compared to most years when they have 10 or 12 new schools start the process.

Blokker, who was in Oklahoma City this week hosting a Literacy First conference for school leaders from across the nation, said he is confident his program has shown such great results in Oklahoma that it will be able to continue its work.

“We have a tremendous amount of district level personnel who truly love Literacy First,” Blokker said. “We had hundreds if not thousands of letters and calls saying ‘fully fund Literacy First.’ ”

Skiatook district’s ex-chief Charge dropped against ex-mayor admits taking vendor’s bribe

BY SUSAN HYLTON

Tulsa World susan.hylton@tulsaworld.com

BY RHETT MORGAN Tulsa World rhett.morgan@tulsaworld.com

SKIATOOK — A Skiatook Public Schools patron who oversaw a grassroots effort to investigate Gary Johnson said the district’s former superintendent deserves imprisonment for crimes he admitted to Wednesday.

Johnson, 56, of Tulsa, pleaded guilty to four charges of accepting cash bribes totaling $10,000 from an Oklahoma City vendor for district custodial supplies and security equipment.

Also filed Wednesday were four counts of bribery of a public official/ employee against the vendor, Rick Enos, 58, who is accused of bribing Johnson for the same amounts.

“It disgusts me that a man who’s making over $160,000 or whatever a year sells out his public trust for a few thousand dollars and lets this guy take a half a million dollars from the kids who had trusted him,” said Rob Ridenour, an attorney and Skiatook school patron who spearheaded a Tulsa County grand jury petition against Johnson.

“Taking money in envelopes while you’re at the school administration office is craven, disgusting behavior. He deserves to go to prison for it. And Enos does, too. That ought to put him under the jail.”

Johnson, in a written statement released after his plea in Tulsa County District Court, said his actions “represent a breach of the trust that had been placed in me by the students, parents, teachers and officials in Skiatook.”

Grand jury indictments unsealed in June 2010 accused Johnson, who resigned last summer, of embezzlement and bribery of a public official in connection with a state audit

Gary Johnson

that found overspending by the school district for supplies and equipment.

The indictments were returned four months after a state audit found that the school district paid Enos — through his Oklahoma City companies E&E Sales and Austin Security — $570,000 more than it would have paid for custodial supplies and security equipment had it bought them directly.

According to the audit, the district paid an Enos company as much as $29.95 — a markup of 892 percent — for a dust-mop handle that could have been bought for $3.02.

Some charges dropped Tulsa County District Attorney Tim Harris said Wednesday that he was dismissing charges connected with the indictment in exchange for Johnson waiving his right to a preliminary hearing and pleading guilty to the new counts, which allege Johnson accepted bribes on four occasions, records show.

Johnson, who remains free on bail, entered a blind plea, meaning no agreement has been reached regarding his punishment.

Each count carries a prison sentence upon conviction of up to 10 years and fines of $5,000 per count.

District Judge Tom Gillert, who withheld a finding of guilt, scheduled Johnson’s sentencing for Monday, Oct. 17.

An arrest warrant was

issued Wednesday for Enos.

“I believe that Gary Johnson has accepted responsibility for his criminal activity,” Harris said.

“We want justice for the taxpayers. We want justice for the children that suffered because of his actions. He understands that. I understand that.”

The face-to-face money exchanges, believed by Johnson to be as much as $28,800 in 2008, normally occurred at Johnson’s administrative office.

However, other exchanges are believed to have occurred in Norman, Oklahoma City, Dallas and Seattle, according to an affidavit filed by Tulsa County sheriff’s office investigator Ronald Emmons, a certified public accountant and certified fraud investigator.

It was understood the give-and-take was to be kept secret and that Johnson was to continue to recommend that the school district order janitorial supplies and security equipment from Enos, E&E Sales and Austin Security, the affidavit claims.

No bidding Johnson failed to check the prices of the supplies and didn’t encourage the district to bid out the supplies to ensure the lowest prices, documents show.

Harris said Johnson is cooperating with state authorities and with a federal investigation that is looking into Johnson, Enos and the Skiatook school system.

Johnson began doing business with E&E Sales about 13 years ago when he worked as a principal in Elmore City and the friendship continued when Johnson came to Skiatook a few years later. Johnson became Skiatook superintendent in July 2001.

Enos couldn’t be reached immediately for comment.

Edmond dentist dies in bulldozer accident

BY DIANA BALDWIN Staff Writer dbaldwin@opubco.com

EDMOND — An Edmond dentist was killed Wednesday when he was thrown from a bulldozer and run over by the machine.

Dr. Tracey Allen Vick, 54, was killed while working on his land at 10300 E Covell Road, where his family was planning to build a home, Edmond police spokeswoman Glynda Chu said.

The bulldozer was de-

livered to Vick’s property about 8 a.m. Police were called at 8:41 a.m. Vick died at the scene.

The accident was witnessed by Vick’s brother, Charles Vick, of Maryland, who was watching from a mobile home on the property, Chu said.

“As he drove over a higher pile of dirt, the bulldozer threw him over the front of it, and he was crushed by the bulldozer,” Chu said.

The brothers had just reunited after 30 years,

Dr. Tracey Allen Vick

Chu said.

“Charles was planning to help his brother today,” Chu said. “Instead, he went to help his brother after the accident and called 911.”

Tracey Vick worked at My Dentist, 1308 N Kelly Ave. He is survived by his wife and four children.

MUSKOGEE — A criminal charge has been dropped against Jewell Horne, the former Webbers Falls mayor who was accused of embezzling $229,460, and other town trustees.

The charge alleged that the Oklahoma Constitution was violated when Horne and eight other for-

mer and current town trustees — whose embezzlement charges were previously dismissed — received salary increases after their elections.

“I do not believe the facts alleged constitute a criminal act. It was wrong, and there are a couple of remedies,” Muskogee County Judge Thomas Alford wrote.

Those potential remedies would include a Web-

bers Falls resident or the town itself taking action to recover funds on behalf of the town.

The Muskogee County district attorney’s office issued a news release Wednesday with the following advice: “If the town of Webbers Falls wants to recoup any monies that were illegally obtained, then they could follow Judge Alford’s recommendations.”

Non-Discriminatory Notices 774 APPLICATION # 1200210041 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Rule 3:113 (c) BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the applicant, Sheridan Production Company, LLC, 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77046 has heretofore filed an application with the UIC Department at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to inject fluids into the LEASE AND WELL: FITTS WEST UNIT 29-14 LOCATION: NW-NW-SW SEC 25-T2N-R6E, PONTOTOC COUNTY The applicant submits the following information: Type: Enhanced Recovery Injection Well; INJECTION ZONE AND DEPTH: CHIMNEY HILL, VIOLA, BROMIDE, & MCLISH between 36704396; INJECTION PRESSURE AND RATE: ANTICIPATE MAXIMUM 5000 B-D @ 1835 PSI NOTICE is further given that all interested persons may inquire for information concerning this matter by contacting: Sheridan Production Company, LLC Attn: Niki Grover, Engineer 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300 Houston, Texas 77046 713-548-1000 APPLICATION # 1200210040 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Rule 3:113 (c) BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the applicant, Sheridan Production Company, LLC, 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77046 has heretofore filed an application with the UIC Department at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to inject fluids into the LEASE AND WELL: FITTS WEST UNIT 37-17 LOCATION: C-N2-NW SEC 31-T2N-R7E, PONTOTOC COUNTY The applicant submits the following information: Type: Enhanced Recovery Injection Well; INJECTION ZONE AND DEPTH: VIOLA between 3643-3894; INJECTION PRESSURE AND RATE: ANTICIPATE MAXIMUM 5000 B-D @ 1821 PSI NOTICE is further given that all interested persons may inquire for information concerning this matter by contacting: Sheridan Production Company, LLC Attn: Niki Grover, Engineer 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1300 Houston, Texas 77046 713-548-1000

Non-Discriminatory Notices 774 The Moore Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.

The Moore Public School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment prac-

tices.

Vocational programs offered by the Moore Public School District include: Agricultural Education, Business and Information Technology Education, Family and Consumer Science Education, Marketing Education, and Technology Engineering.

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding this policy may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.

Mr. Robert Romines, Assistant Superintendent 1500 SE. 4th St., Moore, Oklahoma 73160 (405) 735-4200 Days/Hours Available: Monday through Friday/8:00 - 4:30 p.m.

This notice is available from the compliance coordinator in large print, on audiotape, in Braille, and computer bulletin boards.

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF DEFAULTED TENANTS IN STORAGE UNITS AT PREFERRED SELF-STORAGE, 2250 N. DOUGLAS BLVD., MIDWEST CITY, OK. 73141 ON Friday July 22nd, 2011 at 12:00 PM. Contents of each unit will be sold as unit to the highest bidder.

Unit E22 Asa Gray 8618 NE 34th Place Spencer, Ok. 73084 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice of Public Sale July 22, 2011 10:00 A.M. RitePlace Storage 8706 S. Shields Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73149 Phone # 634-6008 ADVERTISEMENT OF WAREHOUSEMAN’S SALE: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 196 of Oklahoma Statutes. Title 42, the undersigned warehouseman claims lien upon the goods stored, held for the account as set forth below, to-wit: Michael Richardson, P.O. BOX 95364, Oklahoma City, OK 73143 Sectional sofa, bookcase, chair, night stand, basket, headboard, and lots of other miscellaneous items Jame Vallejo, 805 Parkview Circle, Moore, OK 73170 Baby changing table, baby walker, Christmas items, table, boxes, totes, and other miscellaneous items Marie Griffin, 2613 Queensbury Rd., Moore, OK 73160 Soda fountain machine, totes, boxes, and other miscellaneous items Vanessa Medrano, 1701 Tahoe Ln., Yukon, OK 73099 Toys, bicycle, generator, refrigerator and other miscellaneous items Deidra Tipton, 1008 N. Norman Ave., Moore, OK 73160 Sofa, round dining room table and chairs and miscellaneous items Tera Martinez, 911 N.W. 28th, Moore, OK 73160 Futon, headboards, dresser, night stand, mirror, and other miscellaneous items Blair Smith, 2516 S.W. 103rd , Oklahoma City, OK 73159 Stackable washer & dryer, refrigerator, Hairdresser Equipment (dryer chairs, shampoo bowl, accessories, etc.) wood cabinets, pictures, chairs and lots of other miscel-

NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF DEFAULTED TENANTS IN STORAGE UNITS AT USTOR ROCKWELL, 5920 N. Rockwell, Bethany, OK, 73008, to begin on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at 10:00 AM and additional auctions to be conducted consecutively and in the following order by location.

Contents of units will be sold as a unit to the highest bidder for cash. Unit numbers, occupant name with last-known address and general description of personal property are: #390 Beverly Bills of 7022 NW 61st Terrace, Bethany, OK 73008 – 4 chairs, table, headboard, shelf, rocker, misc. items. U-STOR MERIDIAN 4100 N. MERIDIAN, OKC, OK 73112, #117 Steven G. Stein of 4328 N.W 39th, OKC, OK 73112 – 5 poker machines, steel table, 3 chairs. #314 Julie or Tim R Pletten of 5426A N. Meridian, OKC, OK 73112 – queen bed, 2 lamps, exercise equipment, guitar, 2 stereo & speakers, monitor, 2 space heater, bookcase, tv, floor jack, table & chairs, desk, misc. items.

U-STOR NE 23rd, 8700 NE 23rd St, OKC, OK 73141, #2 Daneshia Allen of 8401 E. Reno Ave #5, OKC, Ok 73110 – washer, dryer, bbq grill, mattress, microwave, misc. items. #10 Robert Nighswonger of PO Box 1912, Choctaw, OK 73020 – dresser, recliner, chest, bike, saw, tent, baby crib, bed, mattress & box, boxes, misc. items. #16 Talia S. Miller of 1032 S. Holly Dr. MWC, OK 73110 – kids toys, boxes. #61 Serinity Outreach Recover of 824 E. Drive, OKC, OK 73105 – baby carrier, boxes. #65 Lesse Boone of 113 W. Rose Dr. MWC, Ok 73110 – mattress set, curio cabinet, sofa, misc. items. #66 Alfred Cornish of 10916 NE 59th, Spencer, OK 73084 – sofa, chair, shelf. #69 Ramona A. Kerford of 11800 E. Britton Rd. Jones, OK 73049 – sofa, bench, buffet, chair, stereo & speakers, end table, lamp, picture, clothes, misc. items. #113 Craig L. Jack of 9908 Fox Fair Hollow, MWC, OK 73130 – sofa, chair, end table, weight bench, space heater, microwave, misc. items. #188 Michael Jamison of 8652 Hillridge Drive, OKC, OK 73141 – books, records. #254 Sterling Wilson Jr. of 4220 N. Westminster, Spencer, OK 73084 – kids bike, vacuum, desk, dryer, entertainment center, misc. items. #363 Keelea M. Cavin of 11100 NE 50th, OkC, OK 73084 – sectional sofa, washer, youth bed, mattress, 2 lamps, baby play pen, coffee table, 2 end tables, misc. items. #365 Nathan D. Thompson Jr. of 5421 Broadway St. Spencer, OK 73084 – tv, mattress set, misc. items. #389/390 Andrew J. Baker of 1001 Locust Dr. MWC, OK 73110 – guitar, 2 bbq grills, rolling tool box, lawn mower, shelf, shop vac, boxes. #394 Carey Hooks of 1625 Melinda Ln, MWC, OK 73110 – washer, dryer, mattress set, fan, boxes.

U-STOR RENO, 4802 E. Reno, Del City, OK 73117, #52 David J. Briggs of 535 E. Douglas, MWC, OK 73110 – curio cabinet, shelf, steel table, cart, desk, cabinet, misc. items. #70 Angela D. Johnson of 3017 Simmons Dr. Del City, OK 73115 – table, mattress, 5 chairs, clothes. #74 Vincent D. Massey of 201 Tyanne Blvd. OKC, OK 73117 – toys, dresser, end table, stereo & speakers, 2 night stands, bed frame, box springs, luggage, table, aquarium, chest, misc. items. #128 Sabrina A. Tettehfio of 3350 S. Bryant Apt 178, Del City, OK 73135 – rolling toolbox, dresser, shelf, drum set, kids toys. #130 Sabrina A. Tettehfio of 3350 S. Bryant, Del City, OK 73115 – stroller, 2 car seats, misc. items. U-STOR SE 44TH ST. 2925 SE 44th St. OKC, OK 73129, A-06 Tina K. East of 102 N W 7th, Tuttle, OK 73089 – tv, dresser, vacuum, mattresses, kids toys, misc. items. #A-15 Edward Aponte Jr. of 4737 S E 26th St. Del City, OK 73115 – tv, desk chair, sofa, lamp, table, bench, bar stools, microwave, luggage, boxes, misc. items. #G04 – James E. Jackson of 4209 S E 54th St. Apt 7D, OKC, OK 73135 – 2 suitcases, washer, boxes. #G05 Kimberly A. Slaton of 5700 S. Agnew Apt 61, OKC, OK 73119 – Stroller, kids toys, boxes. #G28 Gwendolyn N. Hall of PO Box 13091, OKC, OK 73114 – vacuum, suitcases, tv, table, boxes. #H-45 Clifford A. Wofford of 802 N W 12th #1, Moore, OK 73160 – dresser, nightstand, microwave, 2 chairs, stereo, lamp, misc. items.

laneous items Angela Prater, 10300 S. Western Ave. Apt #1207, Oklahoma City, OK 73139 Sofa, table, twin mattress, totes and other miscellaneous items UNIT I-27 RICKY SOSSAMON, 2145 S ROBINSON AVE, OKC OK 73170. MATTRESS, BOX SPRINGS, TOTES, BOXES. UNIT H-23 GLENN WILLIAMS, 2620 SE 7TH, MOORE OK 73160. CABINETS, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, TABLES, CLOTHING, BOXES. UNIT N-31 MICHAEL LYNN BELL, 4222 WILLOWWISP DR, NORMAN OK 73072. TV, BOOKSHELF, CHAIR, BOXES, , ELECTRONICS. UNIT K-21 NAOMI LEIGH PAGE, 2047 W LINDSAY, APT A, NORMAN OK 73069.

FURNITURE, BEDS, CLOTHING, BOXES, TOTES AND ASSORTED GOODS. UNIT C-65 & C81 CONLEY SHOUMAKER, 1906 N BROADWAY ST APT #7A, MOORE OK

73160. DIRT BIKE, MATTRESSES, DESK, MISC. ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD GOODS. UNIT C-27 TAMMY ERDMAN, 3221 S.W. 50TH, OKC OK 73119.

FURNITURE, CLOTHING, BOXES, TOTES AND ASSORTED GOODS. Will sell at Public Sale to Highest Bidder JULY 20th, 2011 at 12:00 NOON, CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY at 1001 SW 19th St. Moore, OK 73160.

Pursuant to Title 42, Section 197 of the Oklahoma Statues, the abandoned goods stored under the listed names at A Storage for U located at 4416 SW 3rd ST. Oklahoma City OK 73108 will be sold to satisfy a landlord's lien. Sales will begin at 10am on July 29, 2011. Goods will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid and or withdraw any item or items from the sale.

Their names, unit numbers and last known ad-

dress are as follows: Unit #5 Sandra Hoffman 6305 N Harmon Dr. Warr Acres OK 73123 Unit #114 Joshua B. Cornelius 19300 Cornell Dr. Newalla OK 74857 Unit #146 Attica Michaels Lemon 2265 SW 49th St OKC OK 73119 Unit #212 Michelle Wise 7408 NW 23rd #119 Bethany OK 73208 Unit #290 Curtis Westbrook 512 NW 139th Edmond OK 73010 Unit #423 Chris Wise 7408 NW 23rd #119 Bethany OK 73208 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE 23rd DAY OF JULY , 2011 AT 10:00 A.M. A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE WILL BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SATISFYING A LANDLORD’S LIEN ON THE CONTENTS OF DELINQUENT STORAGE ROOMS. THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT MIDAMERICA SELF STORAGE, 3900 S. BROADWAY, EDMOND, OK. 341-3962. MID-AMERICA DOES NOT NECESSARILY GUARANTEE THAT ANY OR ALL OF THE UNITS LISTED WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE. CASH ONLY, $50.00 CLEAN-UP DEPOSIT REQUIRED. • E29 (10X10) ZERATE’S MEXICAN GRILL, 706 S. BROADWAY, EDM, OK 73034, RESTAURNT BOOTHS & TBLS, DOORS, RESTAURNT TRAYS • F14 (6X10) KFC, 2830 S. DOUGLAS, MWC, OK 73132, KFC COOKING OVENS, SMALL FRIDGE, MISC. ITEMS • G28 (10X10) BLAKE COCHRANE, 1800 NW 174TH, EDM, OK 73012, 3 LOVSEATS, CABINET, ENTRTMNT CTR, MISC. ITEMS • K22 (10X25) MELISSA KLAAS, 109 FOREST RETREAT RD., HENDRSNVIL, TN., 37075, DRESR, HAMMOCK, BX SPG, MATRESSES, FRT LD WASHER & DRYR & FRIDG. NOTICE OF SALE PODS Oklahoma City, hereby publishes notice, as required by Oklahoma Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Act (OK Stat.

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Students treated to King of Jordan visit

BY BRANDON GOODWIN Staff Writer bgoodwin@opubco.com

Setzer, John A. “Buck,” 65, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday, First Baptist Church (Crews, Apache).

BETHANY

Gen. Tommy Franks speaks Wednesday at the Four Star Debate program in Hobart. PHOTO BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

honors, but with those accolades come opportunities to excel further.

“Along with great opportunity comes great responsibility,” Franks said. “Those who step up to that responsibility gain reputations for being patriots, servants, leaders.”

He continued by giving examples of his reactions during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. He said he was in Greece at the time of the attack when his boss, Donald Rumsfeld, called and asked him a tough question.

“He said, ‘What are you going to do about it?’ ” Franks said.

Franks said as the students grow older and take leadership roles, they will be faced with harder and harder questions.

“At some point, you, as a leader, are going to answer a question like that,” he said.

The six-day program brings students to Oklahoma Christian University to speak with leaders from across the state and world and to hold a debate

at the end of the program.

On Wednesday, the program took the students to Hobart to listen to the speakers and tour the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum and the Kiowa County Historical Museum.

Broken Arrow High School student Heath Rosenberger said the program gave him opportunities to meet leaders like Gov. Mary Fallin for the first time.

The 16-year-old rising junior said meeting Franks was a special opportunity.

“When I’ve talked to him, he feels like he’s your grandpa.”

Cameron West, a 17-yearold from Mona, Utah, said he found out about the program from older students on his debate team.

“I figured coming here that debate was going to help me with leadership,” West said.

“But with all the speakers that have been speaking about character and teamwork, it’s exactly opposite.”

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economic development and commerce committee, which Saturday will discuss international trade and investment’s role in domestic economic growth and job creation.

The closing session Sunday will feature New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prizewinning author Tom Friedman, who will discuss the global challenges facing America and the role education plays in U.S. competitiveness.

Fallin’s husband, Wade Christensen, is accompanying the governor on the trip.

“He doesn’t get to participate in a lot of spouse activities, but he does try to come and support me,” she said.

Alex Weintz said. “Photo shoots and press events at the mansion are generally cleared on a case-by-case basis by the governor’s press office. This one fell outside of the normal operating procedure.”

A situation such as this photo shoot has never come up before, Weintz said, adding that a policy is not in place for members of the governor’s family who have access to the mansion.

Asked whether the photo shoot would have been approved had the governor’s daughter sought permission, Weintz responded that “is water under the bridge at this point.”

The photo shoot did not in-

Hicks-Strube, Tripp Cooper, 4, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Ford, Midwest City).

BRISTOW Adkins, Donald, 45, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m.

Friday (Hutchins Maples, Bristow).

CARNEGIE Smith, Gary Wayne, 63, carpenter, died Tuesday.

Graveside services 2 p.m.

Friday, Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin (McNeil’s, Mustang).

Topaum, Cyrus Jr., 74, died Wednesday. Wake 7 p.m.

Friday, Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Red Buffalo Hall (Ray and Martha’s, Carnegie).

CHEYENNE Boyett, Dorsey Kay, 68, certified nurse’s assistant, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Cheyenne First Baptist Church (Rose Chapel, Cheyenne).

CHICKASHA Guy, Don I., 75, retired from Navy, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (McRay, Chickasha).

COALGATE Wood, Terry Del, 55, died Monday. Services 10 a.m.

Thursday (Brown’s, Coalgate).

CUSHING Fair, Evelyn M., 78, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church (Palmer & Marler, Cushing).

DEL CITY Howard, Deborah Lynn, 53, homemaker, died Saturday.

Services 2 p.m. Thursday (Ford, Midwest City).

Turner, Derry Ray, 55, building maintenance worker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sunnylane Family Church (Ford, Midwest City).

State plane to be used

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The state airplane will be used for the meeting; the state is paying for the trip because Fallin is attending in her official capacity as governor, said Alex Weintz, Fallin’s communications director.

The state, as required by law, is paying for Fallin’s security detail.

Fallin said she is sure the governors also will talk about budget discussions between the president and Republican congressional leaders.

“It’s certainly a concern to all of us in our nation — what is Congress going to do to balance the budget and work with the debt ceiling that we’re coming up against?” she said.

“All of us are very concerned that there is some talk about raising taxes. I don’t think we should be raising taxes. I think we need to try to live within our means with the money that we have, and I hope that President Obama will abandon his call to raise taxes and work together with everyone on a plan that would make reductions in spending and to bring together a balanced budget.”

McClennen, Earl Jack, 72, racehorse owner, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Fair Baptist Church (Comanche, Comanche).

Photo session with Fallin’s daughter at Governor’s Mansion wasn’t OK’d Gov. Mary Fallin did not give advance approval for a photo shoot involving her adult daughter, Christina Fallin, at the Governor’s Mansion, her office said Tuesday.

A video of the photo shoot, showing Christina Fallin, 24, in fashionable attire, was posted online but was removed Tuesday.

“The governor was not at the mansion during the photo shoot, nor was she or any member of her staff asked to approve the photo shoot on mansion grounds or informed of the details,” spokesman

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Brazell, Charlene, 84, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (NeekampLuginbuel, Bartlesville).

Dodd, Charles Jr. “Charlie,” 82, car wash attendant, died July 11. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Greater First Baptist Church (Walker-Brown, Bartlesville).

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Clark, Carlton Phillip “Phil,” 62, retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Rosedale Cemetery (Criswell, Ada).

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BY BARBARA HOBEROCK

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Guthary, Bobby Gene “Bob,” 83, retired from Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Monday.

Services 3 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church (Harvey-Douglas, Ardmore).

Mixon, Michael C., 52, car salesman, died Monday.

Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Harrah First Baptist Church (Smith-Parks, Harrah).

Fallin expects appointment to U.S. governors’ association Gov. Mary Fallin leaves Thursday for a meeting of the National Governors Association, where she is expected to be appointed to a full term on the group’s executive committee.

Shortly after she took office in January, Fallin was named to fill out the remainder of a term on the executive committee. Members of the ninemember executive committee are elected annually and supervise the association’s operations. It has general authority over all policy issues and primary jurisdiction over issues involving federalism, homeland security, the federal budget and federal tax policy.

Fallin said Wednesday the reappointment would be a great honor and opportunity to represent Oklahoma.

The meeting, in Salt Lake City, will kick off Thursday with a state luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion. Business sessions get under way Friday.

Fallin serves on the group’s

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HOBART — Students from

across the United States and Jordan gathered in Hobart on Wednesday for a leadership session and were surprised by a visit from the King of Jordan.

King Abdullah II made the unofficial trip to speak with the students who are part of the Four Star Debate program, formed by retired Gen. Tommy Franks, a close friend of the king.

In brief remarks, the king spoke about the importance of education as a key to produce positive change.

In particular, the king cited examples of the “Arab Spring,” the democratic movement driven by youth leadership that is sweeping through the Middle East. The movement toppled regimes in Egypt and Tunisia.

Noor Masannat, a Jordanian student from Amman, said she was a fan of the king.

“Everyone in Jordan loves him,” Masannat said.

She said while many other Middle Eastern countries were going through revolutions, nothing severe happened in Jordan.

Masannat, a student at King’s Academy, said Abdullah visits her school frequently and gives speeches to the students about improving themselves through academics.

The king also remarked about the importance of leadership, something Franks focused on in his speech to the group earlier that day.

Franks, a four-star general and former commander of the U.S. Central Command, said that all 44 students in the audience had received great

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cur any state costs, he said.

Christina Fallin, who married Matt Bacon last month, does not live at the mansion but is free to come and go, Weintz said.

A former lobbyist, Christina Fallin is now an event planner, he said.

The video was recorded for an online publication.

Christina Fallin declined a request for an interview, but issued a statement through the governor’s office.

“I am thrilled to have been chosen as the August girl for Twenty Something Magazine,” she said.

A representative of the publication declined a request for a telephone interview.

EAKLY LaFever, Cleburn Joe, 82, farmer, died Wednesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Lockstone, Weatherford).

EDMOND Rudkin, Bob, 80, attorney and former Edmond mayor, died Wednesday. Services pending (Crawford, Edmond).

ENID Porter, Robert, 74, hospital maintenance worker, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery (Ladusau-Evans, Enid).

FAIRFAX Whittaker, Roy “Skeet,” 92, rancher, died Monday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Fairfax Memorial Cemetery (Poteet, Pawnee).

FILLMORE James, Mary, 95, homemaker, died Wednesday. Wake 7 p.m.

Friday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Clark, Tishomingo).

GOLDSBY Nelson, Barbara E., 71, retired cashier, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Goldsby Baptist Church (Wilson Little, Purcell).

HEAVENER McKay, Grace L., 88, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Dowden’s, Heavener).

HOLLIS Stokesberry, Robert Ray, 82, aircraft mechanic, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. Friday

Records Editor’s note: The Oklahoman will publish free birth and adoption announcements as space permits. Include full names of parents, sex of child, and hospital or county of adoption. You can mail the information to The Oklahoman, P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

The Oklahoman has discontinued publishing birth announcements from hospitals that do not provide full names of parents.

BIRTHS DEACONESS Bivian Villalobos and Dominique Herrera, a girl.

MARRIAGE LICENSES David William Affentranger, 31, and Melynda Kaye Ahl, 27.

David Earl Platt, 53, and Ramona Hudson, 52.

Robert Maurice Schollenbarger, 31, and Mari Lea Simpson, 24.

Mark Bradley Newton, 28, and Laura Gayle Larpenteur, 30.

(Harmon County, Hollis).

KINGFISHER Blehm, Eldon Samuel, 93, died Tuesday. Services 9:30 a.m.

Friday, Church of the Nazarene (Sanders, Kingfisher).

KONAWA Brogdon, Lenore Geraldine, 81, homemaker, died Wednesday.

No services (Affordable Cremation, Oklahoma).

LINDSAY Womack, Daniel Roy, 59, died Tuesday. Services pending (B.G. Boydston, Lindsay).

MARBLE CITY Frye, Debra, 51, home health care worker, died Tuesday.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Flute Springs Church (MalloryMartin, Sallisaw).

MARIETTA Douglass, Eva, 49, cookie factory line employee, died July 8. Services 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church (Flanagan-Watts, Marietta).

MARLOW Mann, B.R., 86, refinery inspector, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Eastside Baptist Church (CallawaySmith-Cobb, Marlow).

MEDICINE PARK Morefield, Larry D., 62, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Minco Church of Christ (Huber-Reynolds, Minco).

MEEKER Brown, Curtis Eugene Jr. “Chip,” 49, Wolverine Tube Inc. worker, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, New Hope Cemetery (Parks Brothers, Prague).

MIDWEST CITY Lippert, Nancy, 79, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. July 23 (Memorial Park, Oklahoma City).

MOORE Eddy, Jim R., 59, died Saturday. Services 10:30 a.m.

Friday, First Friends Church, Oklahoma City (John M. Ireland, Moore).

Traffanstedt, Shauna Grace, 31, homemaker, died Sunday.

Services pending (John M. Ireland, Moore).

NORMAN Cox, Dora, 84, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Primrose, Norman).

Littledeer, Nate James, 3, died July 8. Services 2 p.m. Thursday (Roberts/Reed-Culver, Stilwell) and 2 p.m. Friday (Hudson-Phillips, Holdenville).

Walter, Betty Evelyn, 91, artist, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m.

Saturday, Harmony Christian Church, Choctaw (Primrose, Norman).

NOWATA Parsons, Leona, 88, waitress, died Monday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery (Benjamin, Nowata).

Todd, Timothy Shane, 47, truck driver, died Tuesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Benjamin, Nowata).

OKLAHOMA CITY Aguilar, Sarita Maria, 27, homemaker, died Sunday.

Private services (Affordable Cremation, Oklahoma).

Blanks, Clifton D., 81, lawyer, died Wednesday. Services pending (Cremation Society, Oklahoma City).

Buckner, Billy Joe Jr., 51, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday, Bethlehem Star Baptist Church (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Byrd, Elveda, 91, died Tuesday.

Services pending (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Cheatwood, Victor Alan, 62, oil scout, died Tuesday. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church (Billings, Woodward).

Edwards, Anita F., 58, died Wednesday. Services pending (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Harris, Betty Jane, 96, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Baggerley, Edmond).

Jones, Kevin, 47, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Friday (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Martin, Jerry Lynn, 49, pipe fitter, died Sunday. No services (OK Cremation, Oklahoma City).

Martinez-Rodriguez, Martin, 44, auto mechanic, died Monday. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday and Mass 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Advantage, Oklahoma City).

McCauley, Martha L., 87, died Wednesday. Services pending (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City).

Nguyen, Thanh Ngoc, 67, machine operator, died Tuesday. Prayer service 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. Mass 10 a.m.

Saturday, Our Lady’s Cathedral (Mercer-Adams, Bethany).

Njoh, Ruth Eni, 61, homemaker, died Thursday. Services pending (Buchanan, Oklahoma City).

Provo-Upshaw, Diane E., 69,

Kit Cragen Stephenson, 27, and Lindsey P. Neher, 22.

Aki Muhammad James Madison, 27, and Jessica Kendrale Smith, 22.

Thomas Shamont McDonald, 35, and Judith Rachelle Lunsford, 30.

Grant Ellis Kincannon, 24, and Elisabeth Laurel Winter, 24.

James L. Anderson, 60, and Cara Lou McCoy, 59.

Daniel Whitlow, 36, and Amanda Sue Wheeler, 31.

Zechariah Maurice Johnson, 31, and Brandi Renee Bruner, 31.

Jacob Luke Wayland, 20, and Kara Elizabeth Ruff, 19.

Qasim Nazir Warraich, 21, and Elonka Rae Voros, 20.

Michael Don McLeod Jr., 21, and Miriam Raquel Reyes Rubio, 21.

John Stanley Hamman, 19, and Sandra Virginia Yescas, 17.

Jorge Alejandro Vielmas Garcia, 24, and Araceli Avitia, 36.

Mason Scott Landreth, 25, and Haley Ann Hazlewood, 24.

Alan Benton Kimberlin, 17, and Kylie Rae Donnell Hickey, 16.

Robert Logan Mills, 23, and Jordan Nicole Ledbetter, 22.

died Monday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday, Fairview Baptist Church (Rolfe, Oklahoma City).

Sauer, Dola Jean, 71, Sears receiving clerk, died Sunday.

Services 3 p.m. Saturday (Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes, Oklahoma City).

Stone, Rosie, 82, retired from Chromalloy, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sunny Lane Cemetery (Bill Eisenhour, Del City).

Todd, Paul E., 91, auto repair garage owner, died Monday.

Services 1 p.m. Friday, Crestwood Baptist Church (Sunny Lane, Del City).

Vickers, Jerrold Wade, 76, died Tuesday. Services pending (Wilson Little, Purcell).

Whitley, Orville Jr., 47, died Tuesday. Services pending (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Williams, Diontrae Lamar, 23, died Monday. Services 11 a.m.

Saturday (Temple and Sons, Oklahoma City).

Yates, Carlyle, 86, minister, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.

Monday, New Covenant Christian Church (Vondel Smith Mortuary North, Oklahoma City).

OKMULGEE Foster, Nadier L., 86, retired Frisco Railroad foreman, died Tuesday. Services pending (Keith D. Biglow, Okmulgee).

PAOLI Purser, Wilmas Raymond, 91, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.

Friday (Wooster, Pauls Valley).

QUINTON Rice, Tommy Edgar, 55, gas pumper, died Wednesday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday, Oak Leaf Room (Hunn Black & Merritt, Eufaula).

RIPLEY Elledge, Carolyn Frances, 75, secretary, died Tuesday.

Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mehan Union Church (Strode, Stillwater).

SEILING Hill, Theodora Gail, 34, farmhand, died Monday. Wake 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Services 11 a.m.

Friday, Seiling-Fonda Community Center (Redinger, Seiling).

SHAWNEE Miller, Harold V., 78, veterinarian, died July 12. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Walker, Shawnee).

STIGLER Kelley, Jesse “Jess-Shorty,” 92, retired businessman, developer and rancher, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Mallory-Martin, Stigler).

STILLWATER Ledbetter, Wilma Lee, 75, died Sunday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Sunset Memorial Gardens (John M. Ireland, Moore).

McCubbin, Glen, 89, body shop owner, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 4 p.m.

Friday, Sunset Memorial Gardens (Strode, Stillwater).

STONEWALL LaCrone, Jr., Ralph, 85, retired pumper, died Wednesday.

Graveside services 10 a.m.

Friday, Highland Cemetery (Criswell, Ada).

TULSA Brown, Roberta A., 87, homemaker, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Red Fork Baptist Church (Mark Griffith Memorial, Tulsa).

Clifton, Nancy LaVonne, 64, Community Bank and Trust officer, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow (Mark Griffith Memorial, Tulsa).

Jackson, Kanisha Sanae, 27, teacher’s aide, died Saturday.

Services pending (Keith D. Biglow, Tulsa).

Linney, Freeda Marie, 86, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Friday (Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, Oklahoma City).

WEBBERS FALLS Graves, Robert Lee, 79, building contractor, died Thursday.

Services 10 a.m. Friday (Eisenhour, Blanchard).

WEWOKA McKnight, Lavetta Kay, 56, died July 9. Services 1 p.m.

Saturday, Love Chapel Church of God in Christ (Myers, Wewoka).

WILSON Williams, Barbara Ann, 53, customer service employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday (Alexander, Wilson).

WOODWARD Hammans, Mary Jane, 70, school cafeteria cook, died Tuesday. Services 10:30 a.m.

Friday (Billings, Woodward).

YALE Minney, Janice, 62, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Assembly of God (Palmer & Marler, Cushing).

Organ donor

DIVORCES ASKED Ballas, Dana A. v. Thomas G. Jr. Beal, Maryann v. Stockton, Robert Kenneth Bolin, Robin Lynn v. Delbert Elvin Jr. Cory, Tara Dawn v. Bigby, Thomas J. Duncan, Alisha Janelle Baldwin v. Gary Leland Hall, Alisa K. v. Leland, Charles A. Hodgin, Darla Gaye v. Kirk, Johnny Ray Lee, Joseph Gray v. Parker-Lee, Shellie Lynn Miller, Margaret v. Mathis, Brad Mithell, Shawnta Lavonne v.

Hunt, Brandon Scott Phillips, Whitney Lisabeth v.

Wayne Nathaniel Powers, Christopher Brain v.

Angela Dawn Ramirez, Judy v. Delgado, Ricardo Mejia Robbins, Michela Lowbyane v.

Anthony Willis Scott, Yoman Jr v. Simpson, Sherri Lynn Smith, Tori v. Unchurch, Leslie R. Sturtz, Brian Paul v. Jessica Lynn Wilson, Tammy Denise v.

Robert Alexander III

THE OKLAHOMAN

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

NEWSOK.COM

Betty Jane Harris May 27, 1915 - July 12, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Betty Jane Harris, who was an inspiration to so many, passed away July 12, 2011.

She was born in OKC on May 27, 1915. She would say her greatest achievement was raising her six children, including a daughter with cerebral palsy. More than anything, Jane loved her family. She will be missed by her children, Jan Harris, Judy Tipton (Leonard), Jerry Harris (Marleen), and the twins, Jack Harris and Jill Hull (Mike), 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Jay T. Harris, and daughter, Nancy Jean Harris. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held 10 AM, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Baggerley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to United Cerebral Palsy OK are appreciated. For more information go to www.baggerley.com

Elba Lee Clark Dec. 23, 1923 - Jul. 11, 2011

EDMOND Elba Lee Clark went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2011. He was born to Edgar and Pearl Clark on December 23, 1923, in Jennings, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of St. Louis High School. Elba served overseas with the U.S. Army during World War II with duty in New Guinea and Luzon. Upon his return from overseas he married his sweetheart, Margaret Smith, and was employed in the Directorate of Supply at Tinker Field, retiring after 35 years. Elba was a longtime member and Deacon of Millwood Baptist Church and more recently of Lone Star Baptist Church. He loved softball, Thunder basketball, working puzzles and playing cards. He was a wonderful father to his four children and a loving grandpa to his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Elba was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Pearl Clark, a brother Burl Clark, and a sister Dorothy Kemper. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Margaret, son David Clark and wife Jacque, son Steven Clark and wife Cindy, son Dennis Clark and wife Carla, daughter Donna Murrah and husband David, grandchildren Lorri Kamphaus, Brian Clark, Sharon Clark, Jonathan Murrah, Kaitlyn Murrah, Michael Watt, Matthew Watt, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Lone Star Baptist Church with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Services under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home Edmond, OK.

James R. Jay

Bettyann E. Ford

Velma C. Dotson

September 19, 1938 - July 11, 2011

June 4, 1935 - July 11, 2011

Aug. 23, 1939 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY James R. Jay, age 72, went home to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2011. All who knew James would describe him as a loving, generous, devoted, and exceedingly selfless man of God. He was a servant to all those who encountered him. He particularly devoted his love, time, and talents to his families, friends, and church homes.

James was born in Elk City, OK and raised in Merritt, OK. He attended Sayre Jr. College and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. He was an Analytical Chemist for Kerr-McGee Corporation for 33 years. He was an active member at St. John’s United Methodist Church, St Mark’s United Methodist Church, and most recently Quail Springs Baptist Church.

He had a particular love for gardening and landscaping.

Each summer, he provided everyone he knew with his famous tomatoes. He took pride in his own lawn, landscaping, and roses and cared for others’ lawns as his own while running his own landscaping business. James had an incredible work ethic and others were recipients of his kind heart and deeds.

James married Louise on August 20, 1960 in Elk City, OK. Married for 36 years, James and Louise were blessed with two daughters, Paula and Jennifer. James devoted his life to his children. He was an active father, playing and coaching basketball and softball and a great role model for selfless devotion. James and Louise made their home in Bethany, OK, but had a sincere love for Elk City, OK where both their parents resided. Louise lost a courageous battle with cancer in early 1997.

On September 22, 1998, James and Gwen Sheid were married. Both being widowed, finding one another was a blessing to each of them. They enjoyed their grandchildren, friends, traveling, and OU sports. Married for 12 years, James couldn’t have anticipated that, in Gwen, he found an undying care-giver prior to and during his very difficult days with Alzheimer’s. Gwen’s family embraced him as a father and pa-pa.

James will be best remembered, simply, as the kindest man anyone could ever meet. His actions and deeds spoke louder than, but were supported by, his words and amazing heart of gold.

James was preceded in death by his first wife Louise Jay; parents Clyde and Edith Jay; nephew Randy Logan; brotherin-law Lewis Ray Lowrance; and niece Lou Ann Webb.

James is survived by his grateful family: daughter Paula Chavez (Dan) and their children Connor, Carly, and Coleman; daughter Jennifer Jay; sister Delvenia Lowrance; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Valeria Jay; wife Gwen of the home and her daughters Sue Lyn (Trey) and their children Tyler, Justin, and Treyce; JoAnn (Paul) and their children William and Sydney; Charla (Allen) and their children Grace, Elise, Charleigh, and Alex; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Special thanks to Autumn Bridge Hospice and Bellevue Nursing Center for their consistent love and care. Services will be Thursday, July 14, 10:00am, at Quail Springs Baptist Church with interment in Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation/Alzheimer’s, 825 N.E. 13th St., OKC, OK 73104 are accepted. To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.mercer-adams.com

OKLAHOMA CITY Bettyann E. Ford was born June 4, 1935, in Webster County, Nebraska, to parents Ben & Ella (Reiss) Rose and passed away July 11, 2011. A visitation will be 10am, Friday, July 15, 2011, at Guardian Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

HARRAH Velma Coleen Dotson, age 71, passed from our earthly world and flew into the arms of our Lord on Monday, July 11, 2011. Velma was born August 23, 1939 in Elmore City, Oklahoma to Robert & Jewel Brogdon. She grew up in the Elmore City area until moving to Oklahoma City as a child. Velma married Carroll Harris in 1956 and they had three children. In 1977, Velma married Joseph R Dotson and for the past 34 years has been his constant companion. Velma and Joe resided most of their marriage in the Durant & Kingston area and were active members in Victory Life Church where they have numerous friends, which Velma referred to as family. In 2010, Velma and Joe moved to Harrah to be closer to their children. Velma was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Tommy Brogdon and three great-grandchildren. Velma is survived by her husband Joe of the home; brother H.L. Brogdon of Atlanta, GA: daughters Cathy Charish and partner Courtney of Harrah, Kelle Williams and husband Alan of Moore, Kari Bredahl and husband Carl of Oklahoma City: sons Robert C. Harris, Cary D. Harris and partner Lisa and Joe Dotson Jr., all of Moore. Velma has 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Velma decided many years ago that when the Lord was ready to bring her soul home, she wanted to leave her body to science to assist the next generation of doctors, and with that wish, her body has been donated to the OU Medical Center “Willed Body Program”. A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, July 15, at 2:00 pm at Victory Life Church, 3412 W. University, Durant, OK.

Edwin "Eddie" Soward, Jr. June 27, 1953 - July 10, 2011

WATAUGA, TX Edwin "Eddie" Soward, Jr., 58, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Sunday in Grapevine.

Funeral service 2:00 p.m.

Sunday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Chapel.

Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Visitation-Family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Soward will also be available for viewing on Saturday from 12-6:00 p.m.

Survivors wife, April Soward; daughter, Amber Bradshaw and husband Larry; son, Jeff Soward and wife Dawn; son, Jason Soward; parents, Eddie and Betty Soward; sister, Jan Breshears and husband Roy; sister, Debbie Morris; brother, Ferris Soward and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Daelen, Carson and Ian; in-laws, Bob and Vicki Wharton. Eddie is also survived by many other loving family members, friends and co-workers.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Colleyville, 817-498-5894

Tressie Lee Sanders August 3, 1913 - July 10, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Tressie Lee Sanders, 97 year old resident of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on July 10, 2011. Born August 3, 1913 in Forrest, MS she was the daughter of Henry and Stella Giles.

Tressie lived in New Orleans, LA until 1992 until she moved to Oklahoma City. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved cooking, sewing and fishing. She married Alonzo C. Sanders, II in 1934. Preceding her in death were her husband; two sisters, Georgie Tallies and Berta M. Brown; 1 son, Alonzo C. Sanders, III; daughter, Evelyn Wright; and 3 grandsons. Survivors include 3 children, Isia Jackson, Irma Sewell, and William Sanders, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel, 5005 SE 29th St., Del City, OK, with Rev. James C. Coats officiating.

Robert "Ree" Thomas February 22, 1950 - July 8, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Robert Eugene "REE" Thomas, 61, passed away July 8, 2011. He was born February 22, 1950 in Borger, Texas to Roy Scott and Ruby Pauline Thomas.

Ree is survived by his mother; son, RC Thomas and fiancé, Margo Thomas; granddaughter, Destiny Thomas; and brother, Jim Thomas. A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm, Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the American Legion Post #73 in Del City, Oklahoma. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.mercer-adams.com

Dana D. Leas March 22, 1931 - July 12, 2011

NORMAN Dana D. Leas, 80, passed away July 12, 2011 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on March 22, 1931 to Dana and Eva Leas in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Dana enjoyed stock cars at the fairgrounds, fishing in his younger years, and horse racing. Most of all he loved being with his family. Dana is survived by his wife, Janet Leas; daughter, Larrissa Vinge of Norman; stepchildren, Lew Hodge and wife Willeen of Moore, Angela Burns and husband Craig of Exeter, MO, Chris Hodge and wife Saleeah of Buffalo, MO; brothers, Charles Cox and Fred Tucker; sisters, Danelle Hall and Linda Coon; grandchildren, Marnie Vinge, Brandon, Brent & Bryant Hodge, Shannon, Darrell, & Clay Burns, Douglas, Jacob, Jessica, & Charlee Hodge, Gabby & Meghan Garay; great grandson, Trevor Appel, and host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Mary Leas; and son-in-law, Lars Vinge. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 14, 2011, from 12:00 pm to 8:00pm and the family will be present to receive guests from 6:00 to 8:00.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Southgate Baptist Church in Moore with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens. To share condolences, please visit: www.ResthavenOKC.com

John L. Neal April 8, 1940 - July 12, 2011

HARRAH John L. Neal, 71, passed away July 12, 2011 surrounded by his family. John was born April 8, 1940 in Shawnee, OK to Lewis and Gladys (Taylor) Neal. Papa John was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family meant the world to him. He enjoyed music, traveling, family and playing cards with friends. John is survived by 1 brother, Arthur Neal and wife Carol; 1 sister, Mary Cunningham and husband Ernest; 3 daughters, Carol Neal, Jana Hernandez and husband Edgar, Amy Kelley; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lewis, and granddaughter, Stephanie. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 15, at First Baptist Church Choctaw. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Colonel Langley Jerry Chavis March 29, 1931 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Colonel Langley Jerry Chavis, war hero and entrepreneur, died in his home Monday morning, July 11, 2011, of neuro-endocrine cancer. He was 80 years old.

Col. Chavis was born the second of three sons to Langley Taylor and Arlin Teresa Johnson Chavis in Rich Square, North Carolina, and raised on a farm in nearby Rocky Mount. Chavis went on to a 30-year career in the US Army and eventually started what was at one time the largest blackowned business in the state of Oklahoma. Chavis, a Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, enlisted in the Army after high school.

Chavis went to Officer Candidate School in 1958, followed by flight school, at a time when few AfricanAmericans were accepted into those programs or allowed to graduate. During his military career he earned The Bronze Star Medal, The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, The Air Medal, several Purple Hearts, and a number of other medals and awards. Army buddies called Chavis "Tiger" for his excellence as a soldier and his bravery as a helicopter pilot.

He was often called to evacuate US troops under heavy fire in war. He received one of several Purple Hearts after he was shot in such an incident. In another, his helicopter was shot 37 times, and he still was able to fly his passengers to safety without any loss of life.

Chavis retired from the US Army in 1982 and moved to Oklahoma to work as an accountant at Kerr-McGee. He was laid off in 1986, something he later called "one of the best things that ever happened to me." He started Southway Services, a government contracting business which grew to employ over 300 people in 7 states. Chavis closed Southway Services and retired in 2009 at the age of 78. Col. Chavis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rose Merle Williams Chavis; three daughters, Shaun Alissa, Tara Rose, and Kris Lanelle Chavis; one granddaughter, Shayla Rose Chavis-Smith; “son” and family friend, Samuel D. Brooks; and many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at the Chapel of HahnCook/Street and Draper Funeral Directors, 6600 Broadway Extension in Oklahoma City. For those who cannot attend, his daughters have created an “In Memory of Langley J. Chavis” photographic memorial page on Facebook. Col. Chavis' remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mae Kendall Hickam

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George Martin Binkley June 19, 1920 - July 11, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY George Martin Binkley, 91, passed away July 11, 2011, in Oklahoma City. He was born June 19, 1920 in Corydon, Indiana to George Reed and Mary (Martin) Binkley.

The family moved to Oklahoma City in 1928, where he graduated from Classen High School and received a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma. After serving in World War II, he began a 40 year career with OG&E in Oklahoma City, Harrah and Muskogee, retiring in 1985. He served as a Deacon and Adult Sunday School Department Director at First Baptist Church, Muskogee and at Northwest Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nelia (Templeton) Binkley and his sister, Anna (Binkley) Blumhof. He is survived by a daughter, Kathy Bloodworth, husband Herman Bloodworth and granddaughter Caroline Bloodworth, all of Oklahoma City; a son, Ken Binkley, wife Carla Binkley and grandchildren Bethany Binkley, Tim Bourgeois and Wendy Bourgeois, all of Bixby; and two nieces, Carolyn (Blumhof) Lombard of Fort Worth, TX and Nancy (Blumhof) Prestridge, of Lenexa, KS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Northwest Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Falls Creek Capital Campaign “For the Sake of the Call, 3800 N. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

To share a memory or condolence, visit: www.mercer-adams.com

Sept. 1, 1924 - July 12, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY On July 12, 2011, Mae Kendall Hickam was welcomed into Heaven by the Saviour she so faithfully served.

She was born September 1, 1924, in the tiny community of Pleasant Valley, Virginia to Thomas Lee and Nannie Ethel Kendall, the fourth of ten children. She married Kyle Fairfax Hickam in 1942, and traveled the country with him as he served in the Army Air Corps. From the birth of her first child, her career was taking care of her three children, home, garden, and involvement in her church. After returning to school, she re-entered the workforce and retired in 1990 as assistant to Ken Klehm, then the Chief Financial Officer of American Fidelity Assurance. She thoroughly enjoyed retirement until the ravages of Parkinsons Disease began. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Kyle Fairfax Hickam, and 4 brothers, Murry, Milton, Melvin, and Marvin Kendall.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Mildred Wall of Greensboro, NC, Mary Joanne Yeatts and husband Ira of Chatham, Virginia, and Mona Clark of Richmond, Virginia, and two brothers, Marshall Kendall and wife Barbara of Blairs, Virginia, and Max Kendall and wife Rachel of Axton, Virginia. Also her three devoted daughters and sonsin-love, Carolyn Stewart and husband Alan of Dallas, Texas, Denise White and husband David of Goshen, Kentucky, and Lee Sabolich and husband John of Oklahoma City; five grandchildren, Scott Sabolich and wife Devin, Kim Stewart and husband Justin, Brian Sabolich and wife Maike, Laura Sabolich, and Addison White, as well as 6 greatgrandchildren. A special thanks to those who cared for Mom in her later years at the Baptist Village, Bellevue Health Center, Mercy Hospice, especially Suzanne, Rowe, and caregiver, Tammy Newport.. Services will be held Friday, at 2 p.m., at Crossing Community Church, OKC, OK 73162. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Adams Care Fund, Baptist Village, 9700 Mashburn Blvd., OKC, OK 73162, to help the elderly who cannot afford care and housing, or the charity of your choice.

Proverbs 31:30 - Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

Dola Jean Sauer May 18, 1940 - July 10, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY Dola Jean Sauer went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the age of 71.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Allaire and 3 children, Charlotte, Randy and Cindy, and her 7 grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 3pm at the Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes.

Carl D. Sawyer July 23, 1932 - July 10, 2011

MIDWEST CITY Carl was born July 23, 1932 in San Angelo, TX and died at home July 10, 2011. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Kathleen.

He is also survived by his 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, many other family members and friends, and his beloved dog, Winston. Dad was a decorated Vietnam Vet who served over 20 years in the military. After leaving the military he worked at the Post Office for 20 years. He also earned a degree from OU during this time. Dad was also a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. GO CARDS! He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and social justice. Dad's ashes will be scattered at his childhood home in Bingham, NM.

Always Loved Never Forgotten Stacie Suzanne Arrington Boswell July 14, 1977 - April 6, 2007 Memories of you still linger, but now they are sweet memories. You left this world a better place because of your kindness, and you will always live in the hearts of those you touched.

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Grand Lake’s warning for toxic algae lifted

BY RANDY KREHBIEL AND SUSAN HYLTON

DID YOU KNOW?

Tulsa World

RISKS FOR TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

CHANDLER — A blue-green algae

warning for Grand Lake was lifted Wednesday even as tests confirmed the presence of the toxic bacteria at lakes Keystone and Fort Gibson.

The chief environmental officer for the Grand River Dam Authority, which operates Grand Lake, said the outbreak appears to have peaked there on July 3 and has since died off gradually.

The slow decline, said Ecosystems Manager Darrell Townsend, saved the lake from the toxin spike and oxygen depletion that would have accompanied sudden decomposition.

Townsend said the algae could return at any time, given prevailing weather conditions.

The Army Corps of Engineers, which operates most of the state’s other large lakes, said the algae on lakes Keystone and Fort Gibson poses low to high risks for adverse health affects.

Test results from Lake Tenkiller are expected Thursday.

“The good news today is that the GRDA proposes to withdraw its warning against direct contact with the lake waters,” Townsend said during a presentation at a GRDA directors meeting in Chandler.

“Based on the latest results, … the main part of the lake is totally negative” for the toxins, Townsend said.

Keystone Lake I High risk: Cedar Creek cove and Old Mannford. Access areas closed.

I Moderate risk: Feyodi Creek State Park in Cleveland.

I Low risk: Washington Irving Park beach, Walnut Creek State Park, Prairie View ramp and the New Mannford Park/ ramp Fort Gibson Lake I Low risk: Rocky Point beach, Big Hollow Creek, Taylor Ferry North beach, Sequoyah State Park at the Sequoyah Bay area beach and Ranger Creek.

(All parks remain open except Taylor Ferry North beach.)

Grand Lake Warning against direct contact with water has been lifted.

Still waters run blue-green Blue-green algae occurs naturally in most bodies of water but reproduces uncontrollably in warm, still, nutrient-rich waters such as those present this summer in Grand and other Oklahoma lakes.

Some species of the algae produce toxins that are capable of causing ill-

Lake Tenkiller Tests are pending.

ness and, in extreme cases, tumors and nerve disorders.

Nate Herring, a corps spokesman, said an area near Cedar Cove and Old Mannford on Lake Keystone is one

high-risk area. Access points in these areas have been closed until further notice.

“That section of the lake has a big (algae) bloom,” Herring said.

Lake visitors are not required to stay out of the water in low- and moderate-risk areas but are urged to exercise caution and watch out for scum, foam or discoloration on the water. Visitors should stay out of water that looks suspicious and report it to the lake office, Herring said.

Since it is impossible to test all areas of a lake, Herring said visitors should be cautious when swimming or boating.

At Fort Gibson, low-risk areas were pinpointed at Rocky Point beach, Big Hollow Creek, Taylor Ferry North beach, Sequoyah State Park at the Sequoyah Bay area beach and Ranger Creek.

Taylor Ferry North is the only beach that was closed as a precaution despite having just a low risk.

Herring said that’s mainly because swimming is the sole activity there.

Taylor Ferry South is open because it doesn’t have a beach.

“We just want people to be aware,” Herring said. “The No. 1 priority is making sure everyone’s safe.”

Herring said the corps has received no reports of algae-related illness, which can include skin rashes, nausea, eye irritations, and respiratory illness.

The risk-level assessments are based on recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he said.

Avoiding direct contact with the water is urged only in high-risk areas, which typically are closed.

People can decide for themselves whether to have direct contact with the water in low- to moderate-risk areas, Herring said.

Above, blue-green algae is shown July 1 at Grand Lake. Left, a warning sign is posted July 9 at Keystone Lake.

TULSA WORLD PHOTOS

Chief named for Grand River Dam Authority

BY RANDY KHRIEBEL Tulsa World randy.khriebel@tulsaworld.com

CHANDLER — Chief Operating Officer Michael Kiefner was named interim chief executive of the Grand River Dam Authority on Wednesday.

The appointment was made during a GRDA meeting in Chandler at the offices of director Brent LaGere’s National American Insurance Co. LaGere, who is heading the search to succeed former CEO Kevin Easley, said about 90 applications for the job have been received. He said he expects

the list to be narrowed and candidate interviews to begin within two months.

“On paper, we have some very good candidates,” LaGere said. “This time we have a much better list of candidates than last time.”

Despite persistent rumors to the contrary, both LaGere and U.S. Rep Dan Boren said Boren is not a candidate for the position.

The Muskogee Democrat announced last month that he will not seek re-election.

Kiefner, too, said he will not be a candidate for the CEO job on a full-time basis.

Jury: Prosecutor delighted Man who set his estranged wife on fire sentenced to life in prison by how victims resisted

BY NOLAN CLAY Staff Writer nclay@opubco.com

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Konawa, was beaten and robbed of his pickup. Jimmy Cunningham, 67, of Byng, was shot as he came to Brewer’s aid.

The run ended after Dimaggio and another man stormed into Ralph’s Pharmacy in Tecumseh and demanded a popular pain killer. Video from the pharmacy show the men pouring the pills into their mouths.

Smothermon said the victims along Dimaggio’s path weren’t easily walked over. He said his favorite was Pat Tucker, 74, of Tecumseh, who jumped on Dimaggio’s back to keep him from shooting her son during the pharmacy robbery.

“She was not going to let him kill her son,” Smothermon said.

Tucker’s son, pharmacist Scott Tucker, retrieved his handgun and pointed it at a rifle-wielding robber.

Dimaggio tried to wrestle the handgun away from Tucker, authorities said.

Two shots were fired but no one was injured before the two men ran.

Samantha Crow, an employee at Ralph’s Pharmacy, pretended to lock the door when one of the men ordered it locked. She was thinking ahead about police getting into the building, Smothermon said.

There was also Alice Christopher, of Tecumseh, who refused to surrender the keys to her van when threatened by two robbers outside Trinity Baptist Church.

Christopher testified she was angry rather than

Holding a copy of the charges filed against him, defendant Jason Kenneth Dimaggio is taken in handcuffs back to jail after making a court appearance in Seminole County.

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frightened, but eventually gave up her keys at the pleas of two friends.

Dangerous chase Defense attorney Cregg Webb called no witnesses on Dimaggio’s behalf.

“We’ve seen what you’ve seen. We know what you know,” Webb told the jury in closing arguments. “I don’t think he’s here with any plans of what restaurant he’s going to eat at tonight.”

Webb argued that his client was innocent of at least two of the charges, mainly because he wasn’t behind of the wheel of the car that led police on a high-speed chase.

Sheriff’s office investigator Travis Palmer testified that Dimaggio and his

partner engaged him in a deadly game of chicken on a county road. Every time he changed lanes, the suspects’ car would speed into the same lane, traveling 100 mph toward his patrol car until he was forced off the road, he said.

The suspects also nearly ran over an officer brandishing a rifle at them at a roadblock, Smothermon said.

Cardenaz will be tried separately in Pottawatomie County District Court, but no date has been set.

Charges in Seminole County against both have been dismissed.

Smothermon said Dimaggio is wanted by authorities in California in connection with a similar crime rampage there.

Midwest City woman struck by lightning

BY MATT DINGER Staff Writer mdinger@opubco.com

MIDWEST CITY — A woman jumping on a trampoline was struck by lightning Wednesday night, authorities said.

The 39-year-old woman was jumping on the trampoline at a home in the 2100 block of Mill Creek Way when a

lightning bolt struck the ground, throwing her from the trampoline about 8 p.m., Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said.

The woman, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital.

The woman was conscious, but complained of chest pains, Clabes said.

Her condition was not known late Wednesday.

A New Mexico man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for setting his estranged wife on fire outside her Oklahoma City home last year.

“It was worth it. I’d do it all over again,” George M. Rodriguez, 35, yelled to TV news cameramen as Oklahoma County sheriff’s deputies took him to a jail elevator. “She deserved it.”

The victim, Laura Miller, survived but has scars on both arms, her face, neck and upper body. She told the judge Rodriguez doused her with gasoline from a pop bottle and used a lighter to ignite the fuel.

“Whoosh, I went up in flames,” she said.

Their three daughters witnessed the March 9, 2010, attack. After being caught, he admitted lighting the fire and said, “Hope she burns in hell,” according to testimony at his preliminary hearing.

Rodriguez also was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison for burning

the victim’s clothes and 11 years in prison for breaking into her house. He pleaded guilty to the arson case in June. He was ordered to spend a year in jail for kicking out a police car’s window and another year in jail for contempt of court.

Consecutive sentences District Judge Jerry Bass ordered that the time be served consecutively, saying his intent was Rodriguez never be free again.

“I can’t think of many more acts … that are so cruel,” the judge said to Rodriguez.

The judge said to the victim, “Don’t you ever forget you’re beautiful inside.”

The victim told the judge she moved to Oklahoma City with her children in 2009 to get away from Rodriguez because he drank and was violent. She said he threatened before the at-

tack to kill her and the children because she wouldn’t agree to reconcile.

For a presentence report, Rodriguez wrote he had been up for nine days on methamphetamine and traveled to Oklahoma only to burn the victim’s clothes. He wrote he blew a gasket when she showed up. “I was not in my right state of mind,” he wrote.

His attorney asked the judge to give Rodriguez 40 years in prison. In court, Rodriguez apologized to “my ex-wife and to the girls for the horrible thing I did.”

The judge added the year in jail for contempt of court after he told Rodriguez to stop looking over at the victim and Rodriguez replied, “I can look at her if I want.”

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Achievement showers down

Netflix hike riles

Oklahoma City’s Shower Door Source treats every order as a custom project, performing independent calculations and custom cutting every piece of metal and glass.

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CENTRAL BANK CONSIDERS WAYS TO STIMULATE ECONOMY

Fed’s chairman vows action

BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Federal

Ben Bernanke

Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers Wednesday the Fed is ready to act if the economy gets weaker. He warned them that allowing the nation to default on its debt

would send “shock waves through the entire financial system.”

Underscoring how fragile the economy remains two years after the Great Recession, Bernanke laid out three new steps the Fed could take, including a fresh round of government bond purchases designed

to stimulate economic growth.

“We have to keep all the options on the table. We don’t know where the economy is going to go,” Bernanke told the House Financial Services Committee.

The Fed chairman stopped short of promis-

ing anything, but Wall Street appeared comforted that the central bank was poised to act. The Dow Jones industrial average was up more than 150 points during his testimony to Congress, and closed up 45.

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OG&E gets high customer ranking

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IN BRIEF

MARKETS Coverage, 5B X DOW JONES 44.73, 12,491.61 X NASDAQ 15.01, 2,796.92 X OIL $0.62, $98.05 X NATURAL GAS $0.070, $4.403 [ CATTLE $0.40, $113.00 X WHEAT $0.281⁄4, $7.88

U.S. RATING THREATENED WASHINGTON —

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. scored tops in the region Wednesday in a residential customer satisfaction survey by J.D. Power and Associates.

This is the third time OG&E has earned the top score in the annual survey.

The other times were in 2003 and 2007.

CEO Pete Delaney said the recognition is a tribute to the company’s employees, or members.

“Congratulations go out to our members, who often work in difficult conditions to serve our customers, ” Delaney said.

Customers were slightly less satisfied with their utility providers in this year’s survey, but OG&E managed to improve its score to 669 out of 1,000.

The survey graded the 121 largest electric utility companies on a 1,000point scale based on six factors: power quality and reliability, price, billing and payment, corporate citizenship, communications and customer service. More than 98,000 customers were surveyed between July 2010 and May 2011.

The average score was 628, down from 630 last year.

The study ranks large and midsize utility companies in four geographic regions: East, Midwest, South and West.

Companies in the midsize utility segments serve between 125,000 and 499,999 residential customers, while companies in the large utility segment serve 500,000 or more residential customers.

OG&E was the only state company on the list of the South region’s 13 largest utility providers.

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma boosted its score in the J.D. Power survey for the second consecutive year, but still ranks in the bottom third of similar-size companies in the region.

PSO spokesman Stan Whiteford said the Tulsabased company improved in all six survey categories.

He said PSO’s score has risen from 592 in 2009 to 635 this year, surpassing the national average.

“We actually have the eighth-best three-year trend of all 124 companies ranked,” Whiteford said.

Indoor attractions are reporting a brisk business thanks to the heat wave while outdoor venues are surviving thanks to customers arriving in the mornings and evenings.

School supplies are displayed at Staples near Interstate 240 and Walker Avenue in south Oklahoma City.

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RETAILERS HOPE TO CHALK UP BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPERS

BY JENNIFER PALMER Business Writer jpalmer@opubco.com

Before the school bells ring, cash registers do.

And with many parents still worried about the economy, you can bet deals on supplies such as crayons, pencils, pens and paper for a penny or a quarter will be popular this back-to-school season.

Attracting shoppers is important to retailers. The mid-July to mid-September period is typically the second-largest sales driver of the year, accounting for more than 16 percent of the industry’s annual sales, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Shoppers are expected to spend $39 billion during those three months, a 3 percent increase over 2010, the council found.

With Oklahoma City Public Schools starting early this year on Aug. 1,

Moody’s Investors Service is threatening to lower the United States’ credit rating, saying there is a small but rising risk that the government will default on its debt. The credit rating agency says it will review the federal government’s triple-A bond rating because the White House and Congress are running out of time to raise the nation’s $14.3 trillion borrowing limit and avoid a default. The government reached its borrowing limit in May. Treasury says the government will default on its debt if the limit is not raised

by Aug. 2. A downgrade would raise interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds, increasing the interest paid by U.S. taxpayers. It would also push up rates for mortgages, car loans and other debts.

SIEGFRIED NAMED CEO

A shopper browses the school supplies selection at Staples near I-240 and Walker as a store worker, right, restocks merchandise.

many parents will want to hit early sales.

“Consumer Queen” Melissa Garcia said there are many ways to save on back-to-school supplies,

such as rebates, pricematching and using coupons on everything from office supplies to clothing and lunch items.

Some deals she has

blogged printable get.com markers

about include coupons at Tarfor permanent and tape, and

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TULSA — Meredith Siegfried, shown above, has taken over as CEO at Nordam. The board of directors on Tuesday elected Siegfried, its president, to succeed Bill Preacher as chief executive officer of the Tulsabased aerospace manufacturer. Her mission is to expand the footprint of Nordam within the industry and around the globe, Siegfried said.

FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

GAS PRICES AAA’s average for regular unleaded: Nation State $3.560 Week ago $3.569 $3.444 Month ago $3.703 $3.573 Year ago $2.713 $2.620 Record $4.114 $3.955 (set) 7-17-08 7-16-08 Wednesday $3.645

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RETAIL UPDATE

RETAIL Sears customer Nancy Toney-Sade won $4,000 by filling out an online survey after a visit to the Quail Springs Mall store.

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QUAIL SEARS CUSTOMER FLOORED BY $4,000 ONLINE CONTEST WIN

Tom McGowan, left, and David Miles, right, film a training video for the National Shooting Sports Foundation at H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City.

PHOTOS BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN

VIDEO MADE AT GUN RANGE WARNS OF UNLAWFUL BUYERS

We’ve all ignored them: the online customer service survey retailers ask us to fill out on our shopping receipts.

But Nancy Toney-Sade took the time to complete one after shopping at the Sears in Quail Springs Mall, and it was worth it. She won $4,000.

The store had festivities last weekend to celebrate and help Toney-Sade spend her winnings.

After several hours browsing, she decided to have Sears install hardwood flooring in her home, operations manager Davon Jarvis said.

This is the first time anyone from the Quail Springs store has won, Jarvis added.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

WINDOW SHOPPING ATOMIK POP TO CLOSE IN NORMAN

Camera crews were busy filming a training video this week at H&H Gun Range at Interstate 40 and Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City.

The video is for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” campaign and is distributed to gun retailers to train them how to spot an illegal sale.

David Miles films a training video for the National Shooting Sports Foundation at H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Miles is director of electronic media for the foundation.

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MADE IN OKLAHOMA: THE SHOWER DOOR SOURCE

Business custom makes glass shower doors

BY JENNIFER PALMER

Owner David Sparks demonstrates a shower door at The Shower Door Source in Oklahoma City.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Business Writer jpalmer@opubco.com

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Oklahoma City isn’t David Sparks’ hometown, but he’s making it his home. And a major part of making the decision to move here with his wife and four children was establishing a business here.

“We wanted to be from Oklahoma. We believe if you want to be from somewhere, you need to invest in it,” Sparks said.

He began looking for a concept and, with the help of his uncle, discovered a shower door company in Florida with an enviable business model. By partnering with that company, he was able to replicate their business plan, training and other aspects of the business but become an independent company.

The Shower Door Source treats every order as a custom project, performing independent calculations and custom cutting every piece of metal and glass.

I Owner: David Sparks I Address: 9480 N May Ave. I Website: www.theshower doorsource.com I Employees: 4 I Opened: May I Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday I Main product: Frameless glass shower doors

“I don’t buy it in a box,” Sparks said. “The glass is made to our specifications on every job.”

With its showroom near May Avenue and Britton Road, the company is now marketing the specialized glass doors to homeowners and builders and intends to grow the company in 18 to 36 months.

School: Buyers focusing on needs

NORMAN — Atomik Pop comic book store is closing

after 27 years. All remaining merchandise is on sale and the store most likely will close by the end of August, said general manager Bart Bush. He said the economy was to blame for the decision, with fewer customers spending money and rising business expenses. “It’s just been an accumulation of everything. They are squeezing the little guys out of business,” Bush said. Atomik Pop also has an Oklahoma City location at Interstate 240 and Western Avenue. Bush said he wasn’t sure whether that store will remain open.

FREDDY’S GIVES TO TORNADO RELIEF Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has donated more than $17,000 to benefit tornado victims in Joplin, Mo. Forty-eight locations across eight states, including Oklahoma, collected donations following the May 22 tornado. A check for $17,059 was presented this week to the Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Freddy’s location in Joplin was damaged by the storm and the restaurant chain’s namesake Freddy Simon coordinated a fundraiser to assist the community.

BURLINGTON AIDS TSUNAMI EFFORT Burlington Coat Factory is donating a $500,000 to the American Red Cross to help victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. More than 233,000 customers nationwide contributed during a fundraiser; the retailer added $100,000 to the total raised. The clothing discounter, based in Burlington, N.J., has two stores in Oklahoma City.

U.S. PLANS STRONGER LEAD RULES WASHINGTON — The amount of lead allowed in

toys and other children’s products sold in the U.S. will soon be reduced to one of the lowest limits in the world. The move was praised by consumer advocates but denounced by critics worried about job losses and shuttered businesses. In a 3-2 vote split along party lines, the Consumer Product Safety Commission cleared the way Wednesday for the limit to be lowered next month so that most products intended for children 12 and under will move from being about 99.97 percent lead free to 99.99 percent lead free.

EARNINGS

YUM BRANDS INC. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., owner of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, said Wednesday that strong sales overseas brought 10 percent growth in its second-quarter profit, even though its U.S. business continued to struggle. Yum’s sales and profit in China rose fast. But the company reported across-the-board declines in the U.S., including a 5 percent drop in revenue at Taco Bell restaurants open at least a year. That chain is struggling to overcome publicity from a dropped lawsuit over the beef filling in its tacos and burritos.

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“extreme deals” at Staples such as erasers, pens and glue for 1 cent each.

For shoppers who want to avoid driving all over town, Walmart will match any advertised price.

“I recommend you take all your ads to Walmart and price match,” she said.

“That way you save on gas.”

U.S. consumers are focusing spending on needs versus wants and paying down debt, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. Nearly half of those polled said they’ve become more practical in their purchases. That’s more responders than in May and the highest June reading in the survey’s history.

Job uncertainty is affecting some people’s buying decisions and more than 28 percent said they believe there will be more layoffs.

To ease their concerns, 31.4 percent are paying down debt, 30.1 percent are decreasing spending, 26.4 increased savings and 20.6 are paying with cash.

IN STOCK WALGREEN

A woman shops for school supplies at Staples near Interstate 240 and Walker in south Oklahoma City.

PHOTOS BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

School supplies are shown at Staples near I-240 and Walker in south Oklahoma City.

Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. is raising its quarterly dividend by almost 29 percent to 22.5 cents. Walgreen said the 28.6 percent increase from its old dividend of 17.5 cents is the largest in its history. The company also said it has completed its $1 billion stock buyback program, which it announced in October. It says its board has approved a new $2 billion share repurchase program that expires Dec. 31, 2015.

AGRICULTURE/FOOD COMPANY Archer Daniels Campbell Soup Caterpillar Conagra Deere & Co. General Mills HJ Heinz Hormel Monsanto Pepsico Sara Lee Seaboard Smithfield Sysco Corp.

Tyson

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WEEK CHG.

YTD CHG.

$30.44 $34.25 $108.64 $26.27 $81.89 $36.88 $53.44 $29.47 $74.39 $68.89 $19.43 $2,476.00 $22.17 $31.29 $18.57

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$26.13 $28.12 $69.18 $23.10 $4.61 $64.64 $83.63 $15.49 $50.83 $42.79 $37.96

-3.76% +2.55% -0.53% -3.95% +0.88% -0.09% -1.99% -1.56% +4.93% -1.36% +3.66%

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Ann Taylor Avon Dollar Tree Federated Martha Stewart Procter & Gamble Sherwin Wms Staples Target Co. Walgreen Co. Williams Sonoma

RESTAURANT COMPANY Brinker Int’l Darden Restaurants Krispy Kreme McDonalds Panera Bread YUM Foods

$26.26

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$52.76 $9.29 $84.96 $131.75 $55.58

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DVD, STREAMING MOVIE RENTAL BUSINESS IS RAISING ITS RATES BY AS MUCH AS 60 PERCENT

Upset Netflix customers have options

BY BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press

NEW YORK — Even with a fee hike, millions of Netflix subscribers will be spending less each month than what it costs two adults to watch a single movie in a theater.

Yet the company, which is usually well-liked, managed to irk many of its 23 million U.S. customers by raising what it charges for streaming movies and TV shows over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. The increase is as high as 60 percent.

For the disgruntled bunch, or those looking to expand their media-consumption horizons, there are a growing number of alternatives available.

Of the online options, Netflix has the most content available for streaming over the Internet,

though cable TV providers have pay-per-view options with a better selection of recent movies. Apple and Amazon, meanwhile, let you rent a la carte if you don’t want to commit to a monthly plan but want the latest movies.

This is what happened Netflix Inc. split the options for streaming and DVDs by mail, effective immediately for new customers and on Sept. 1 for existing ones.

It is charging $16 combined for streaming plus one DVD at a time, a 60 percent increase from $10 under the old package.

Smaller fee increases are coming for its more expensive plans, which offer more DVDs. A plan that offers only online streaming remains unchanged at $8 per month. That may be all

BUSINESS BRIEFS NATION

CHRYSLER RECALLS 242K RAMS DETROIT — Chrysler is recalling more than 242,000 Ram pickup trucks because of a problem in the steering system. The recall affects certain Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2008 to 2011 model years. Chrysler says only a few minor crashes and one minor injury have been reported.

The problem also can affect 2003 to 2008 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty models in which the same part was replaced by mechanics. Chrysler dealers will fix the defect for free.

MISMANAGEMENT HEARING DELAYED WASHINGTON — A Republican-led House committee has postponed a hearing into GOP allegations of mismanagement on a commission that investigated causes of the financial crisis. Democrats, meanwhile, issued a report that said two Republican members of the commission may have leaked sensitive information. The hearing had been scheduled for Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

DEAN FOODS SETTLING SUIT DALLAS — Dean Foods Co., one of the largest dairy distributors in the United States, says it has agreed to pay $140 million to settle a lawsuit over pricing with a group of dairy farmers in the Southeast. The dairy farmers claimed that Dean and major buyers worked together to keep the prices of milk artificially low, thereby limiting farmers’ profits. Dean Foods denied the claims. Under the agreement, Dean Foods will pay the money over a four- to five-year period into a fund for the dairy farmers in a number of Southeastern states. The agreement is subject to approval by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.

MEDICAL PRODUCT CRITICIZED WASHINGTON — A product commonly used in surgery to treat pelvic collapse and other women’s health problems causes far more complications than previously thought, according to U.S. health officials. The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that women who have a surgical mesh implanted to support their reproductive organs are at greater risk of pain, bleeding and infection than women who have traditional surgery with stitches.

HARTFORD EXPECTS PROFIT DROP HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Financial Services Group said Wednesday that it expects secondquarter profit to drop by about 68 percent from a year ago. The insurer was hit hard by storm losses and increased litigation costs related to old asbestos lawsuits. Hartford said in a preliminary report that it expects to post net income of $24 million, or 3 cents per share, for the second quarter. Results were affected by catastrophe losses of $290 million and an increase in litigation reserves of $189 million to cover asbestos liabilities.

FORECLOSURES DOWN 30% LOS ANGELES — The number of homes taken back

by lenders in the first half of this year fell 30 percent compared with the same 2010 period, the result of delays in foreclosure processing that threaten to stall a U.S. housing recovery. Banks seized 421,212 homes in the first six months of the year, down from 529,633 between January and June last year, foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. said Thursday.

WORLD

MURDOCH DROPS BSKYB BID LONDON — Rupert Murdoch’s dream of controlling a British broadcasting behemoth has evaporated with the withdrawal of his bid for BSkyB — the latest, biggest casualty of what Prime Minister David Cameron called the hacking “firestorm” sweeping through British politics, media and police. Cameron appointed a senior judge to lead an inquiry into the phone hacking and police bribery scandal engulfing Murdoch’s British newspapers, and promised it would investigate whether Murdoch’s reporters sought the phone numbers of 9/11 victims in their quest for sensational scoops.

GREECE’S RATING CUT AGAIN ATHENS, Greece — Greece suffered another sovereign downgrade on Wednesday, when the Fitch agency slashed its credit worthiness by three notches further into junk status and only one grade above default. The agency cut Greece’s rating from B+ to CCC, bringing it broadly in line with the other two major agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, which had downgraded the country’s bonds to a similar level last month.

FROM WIRE REPORTS

you need, but the selections are more limited.

So have a seat. Grab some popcorn. Consider these video consumption options.

Amazon’s Instant Video Amazon.com Inc.’s service offers about 3,500 movies and episodes of TV shows for online rental. Prices range from $1 to $5.

There is no Netflix-like monthly subscription plan, so this option is best for customers looking for an a la carte plan. Customers get video for one to seven days once they begin watching.

Amazon is offering free movie streaming to shoppers who pay $79 a year for a Prime membership, which offers free two-day shipping and discounts on nextday shipping. The selection, though, is much smaller than Netflix’s.

Apple iTunes Renting movies through Apple Inc.’s iTunes is another pay-perview option to access the latest dramas, comedies or TV shows.

Customers can rent regular or high-definition flicks.

Apple rents first-run, highdefinition movies the day they come out on DVD for $5 each, though most cost $3 or $4. TV shows are $1. You can watch rentals for a day or two from when you start playing them.

Redbox Redbox, a unit of Coinstar Inc., has more than 27,000 red DVD kiosks where customers can rent DVDs for $1 per night.

Blu-ray movies are available for $1.50. Depending on how many movies you watch, this could be cheaper than Netflix, but the options are limited. Each kiosk

holds 200 newly released titles, updated every Tuesday.

Blockbuster Blockbuster has shifted to perday pricing recently. Just-released movies were lowered to $3 for the first day. Other newer movies are $2 for the first day.

Additional days are $1. These prices apply to DVD rentals as well as movies rented online.

Hulu and Hulu Plus Parent companies including The Walt Disney Co., News Corp. and Comcast Corp. are looking to sell the online video service, but that hasn’t stopped it from offering thousands of TV show episodes and movies.

Besides a free option, Hulu Plus subscribers can pay $8 per month for more content, highdefinition viewing.

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BUSINESS: STATE

EFFECT ON OKLAHOMA CUSTOMERS’ UTILITY BILLS CONSIDERED

Q&A WITH MARK WALKER

Commission discusses impact of EPA air rules

BY JAY F. MARKS Business Writer jmarks@opubco.com

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chairwoman Dana Murphy admitted Wednesday no one at the regulatory agency is an expert in environmental issues.

That is why officials are doing their best to learn about the potential effect of looming federal regulations on state utility customers.

The commission’s public utility division put together a list of seven questions about forthcoming clean air regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Utility companies, energy producers and consumers

INFORMATION For more information about the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s inquiry into the potential effect of pending environmental regulations on state utility customers, visit the agency’s website: www.occweb.com Documents and important dates about the commission’s study are available under the “Hot Topics” header.

have submitted written comments to the commission, which continued gathering information Wednesday in a public hearing.

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Director Steve Thompson said utility companies face a number of differing demands, so it is important to figure out the best way to meet required environmental goals while miti-

gating costs to customers.

Kimber Shoop, an Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. attorney, said minimizing the financial burden on customers has been OG&E’s primary focus in dealing with new environmental regulations.

He said that is why OG&E has fought against a federal visibility plan that could lead to record rate increases.

JOBS, ENERGY PERMITTING ACT EXPECTED TO BOOST RESERVES Q: What is the intent of the “Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011?”

A: The act is intended to increase development of our offshore oil and gas reserves, create jobs and reduce our reliance on foreign imports.

As a nation, we import more than 60 percent of the oil we consume, which means we drain billions of dollars from Mark Walker our domestic economy. Our An attorney offshore reserves contain 28 with Crowe & billion barrels of oil and 122 Dunlevy in Oklatrillion cubic feet of gas. If we homa City can develop those reserves, we can create 54,000 American jobs and keep the money here to promote economic development. The problem has been obstacles created by our regulatory bureaucracy.

In some instances, it has taken five years to obtain regulatory approval. This vastly increases costs and stifles development. The purpose of the act is to streamline the regulatory process by reducing the time (the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) has to rule on air permits to six months and loosening permitting requirements by measuring air impacts onshore.

The EPA earlier this year rejected Oklahoma’s plan to reduce regional haze, which addresses visibility at federal wildlife areas, in favor of its own plan.

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt filed a lawsuit May 31 to block the federal agency from forcing the state to implement its plan, which officials have estimated could increase utility rates for OG&E and PSO customers by as much as 20 percent over three years.

The attorney general’s office will continue to resist any future EPA encroachment on Oklahoma’s ability to set its own environmental policy, Assistant Attorney General Bill Humes said Wednesday.

Q: How will its passage affect the U.S. oil and natural gas industry?

A: By reducing the time and expense to start offshore projects, the act should help open the offshore market to more U.S. oil and gas companies and increase competition. This will accelerate the development of our offshore reserves, which is an important step toward energy independence from foreign imports and lower gasoline prices.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS DRAW VISITORS DESPITE HEAT WAVE

BY STEVE LACKMEYER Business Writer slackmeyer@opubco.com

With temperatures climbing into the high 90s Wednesday, lanes filled up fast at Boulevard Bowling in Edmond.

Jamie Nash, spending the noon hour at the bowling alley with her 6-yearold son Dustin, said they’ve been choosing indoor activities during what has been a weekslong heat wave. But they’re still finding ways to get outside — just very early in the day.

“I take him to the playground,” Nash said, “but not after 10 o’clock. Even with the shade at Hafer (park), it’s just too much once it gets much later.”

Venues like Boulevard Bowling report they’re doing a brisk business, thanks to customers seeking indoor distractions.

Alex Mattison, communications coordinator at Science Museum Oklahoma, confirmed the museum has seen a boost in attendance.

“Sundays are typically slow, but we had thousands here last Sunday,” Mattison said. “It was a direct result of the heat.”

Being located next to the Oklahoma City Zoo, the museum is enjoying the midday migration of visitors.

“They all come here saying, ‘Thank God you have air conditioning,’ ” Mattison said.

Tara Henson, zoo spokeswoman, agreed visitors are arriving taking advantage of the gates being opened at 8 a.m. — an hour earlier than usual.

She noted that despite the heat wave the zoo just enjoyed a record attendance year. The zoo has maintained attendance by offering discounted admission on “Wayback Wednesdays.”

To ensure visitors have a safe stay, the zoo has paramedics roaming the grounds, has set up water spray misting stations and is being extra vigilant in providing relief from the sun.

“We’re doing well,” Henson said. “We’re doing all we can do to encourage people to enjoy the park but stay safe.”

Ridership on the Bricktown Canal water taxis, meanwhile, is actually up 28 percent over July last year. Operator Chad Huntington notes a rainy July Fourth weekend in 2010 might skew the figures but added ridership is holding up through the heat.

“During the heat of the day there’s obviously some impact on ridership,” Huntington said. “It tails off during the hottest part of the day, but we still have riders who come out. It seems as if people are just rearranging their plans to come out during the cooler part of the day. Mornings, evening tend be busy, and the middle part of the day is pretty quiet.”

Q: Will this proposal have any impact on the industry in Oklahoma?

A: Williams currently has offshore interests and Devon Energy Corp. owned offshore properties until recently. Obviously reducing the time and expense to pursue offshore projects will attract interest and may lead Oklahoma companies like Williams, Devon, Chesapeake Energy, SandRidge Energy, GMX and others to consider investing in such projects. It will present yet another opportunity to our otherwise robust Oklahoma oil and gas industry.

JAY F. MARKS, BUSINESS WRITER

OKLAHOMA BRIEFS STATE RANKS 34 IN GREEN JOBS Tulsa and Oklahoma City rank in the bottom half of the nation’s top 100 metros in the number of “clean” or “green” economy jobs, according to a study released Wednesday by Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program. The size of Tulsa’s clean economy numbered 7,130 jobs last year, putting the metro area at No. 68 in the ranking. Oklahoma City followed right behind at No. 69 with 6,854 clean jobs. Oklahoma ranked 34th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, with 19,297 clean economy jobs. Brookings worked with Battelle Technology Partnership Practice to produce the report, titled “Sizing the Clean Economy: A National and Regional Green Jobs Assessment.” Clean economy is defined as economic activity — measured in terms of establishments and jobs — that produces goods and services with an environmental benefit or adds value to the products by using skills or technologies that are uniquely applied to the products.

Duane Fletcher, 7, of Clinton, reaches into a lion water fountain to fill up a water bottle at the Oklahoma City Zoo recently.

PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN

GRAYMARK SELLS 340K SHARES Oklahoma City-based Graymark Healthcare Inc., a provider of diagnostic sleep services, has completed the sale of 340,000 additional shares of common stock. The sale brings the total number of shares sold in its underwritten public offering to 6.3 million and the aggregate net proceeds received by the company to about $7.3 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and other expenses. Graymark Healthcare intends to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisitions, for general corporate purposes and to pay down a portion of its debt obligation.

Only a few lanes were empty Wednesday at Boulevard Bowling in Edmond as customers enjoyed some fun away from the summer sun.

FROM OKLAHOMAN AND TULSA WORLD REPORTS

PHOTO BY STEVE LACKMEYER, THE OKLAHOMAN

State Grains

OIL AND GAS PRICES Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Wednesday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $94.50 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $82.50 Oklahoma oil and gas drilling activity posted June 20: COMPLETION Alfalfa: SandRidge Exploration & Production LLC; West No. 1-18H Well; SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 (BHL) of 18-29N-09W; 325 barrels oil per day, 1,477,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 9,004.

Canadian: QEP Energy Co.; Rother No. 1-14H Well; NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 (BHL) of 14-14N-10W; 4,123,000 cu-ft gas per day, 95 barrels oil per day; TD 17,200.

Creek: Dexxon Inc.; Conley No. 1 Well; C SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 09-16N-11E; TD 2438.

Custer: Cimarex Energy Co.; Kephart No. 1-4H Well; SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 (BHL) of 04-11N-20W; 654.1 barrels oil per day, 1,692,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 15,966.

Dewey: Devon Energy Produciton Co. LP; Meyer No. 1-19H Well; NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 (SL) of 19-16N-14W; 1,286,000 cu-ft gas per day, 33 barrels oil per day; TD 15,499.

Devon Energy Production Co. LP; Stinson No. 1-33H Well; SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 33-16N-14W; 2,860,000 cu-ft gas per day, 45 barrels oil per day; TD 17,402.

Ellis: Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Barnes No. 1-18H Well; SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 (SL) of 18-21N-24W; 23 barrels oil per day, 186,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 12,264.

Chesapeake Operating Inc.; McLain No. 1-25H Well; SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 25-22N-26W; 17 barrels oil per day, 63,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 12,150.

Jackson: DDD Exploration Inc.; Thompson No. 2 Well; SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of 35-01S-24W; 43

barrels oil per day; TD 8,502.

Kay: Polaris Petroleum Operations LLC; Windripple No. 1 Well; C SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 09-26N-03E; 14,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 2,112.

Roger Mills: Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Quail No. 1-7H Well; SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 07-16N-21W; 12 barrels oil per day, Horizontal Hole; TD 12,925.

Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Thomas No. 1-16H Well; S1⁄2 S1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 16-12N-26W; 59 barrels oil per day, 302,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 14,878.

Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC; West No. 1-27HC Well; C N1⁄2 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 (SL) of 27-16N-22W; 316 barrels oil per day; TD 12,715.

Seminole: Sinclair Oil & Gas Co.; Nelly No. 1 Well; All of 12-08N-05E; Dry. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Morris No. 1-9 Well; C S1⁄2 S1⁄2 NW1⁄4 of 09-09N-16W; 1770,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 22,075.

Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Paul No. 4-11H Well; S1⁄2 S1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 (SL) of 11-11N-17W; 2,705,000 cu-ft gas per day, 180 barrels oil per day; TD 16,910.

Penn Virginia MC Operating Co. LLC; Moser No. 1-2H Well; S1⁄2 S1⁄2 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 (SL) of 02-11N-17W; 2961,000 cu-ft gas per day, 179 barrels oil per day; TD 16,658.

Woods: Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Big Dawg No. 1-34H Well; S1⁄2 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 (SL) of 34-29N-14W; 115 barrels oil per day, 390,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 9,700.

Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Buckshot No. 1-34H Well; SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 34-29N-13W; 72 barrels oil per day, 28,000 cu-ft gas per day; TD 9,576.

Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Mardonna No. 1-12H Well; NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 (SL) of 12-28N-17W; 1,628,000 cu-ft gas per day, 106 barrels oil per day; TD 10,200.

INTENT TO DRILL Alfalfa: Chesapeake Operating Inc.; Hughes 23-25-12 No. 1H Well;

NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 (SL) of 23-25N-12W; TD 11,000.

Carter: Bend Petroleum Corp.; Brady No. A-90 Well; SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of 32-01S-02W; TD 2,499.

Bend Petroleum Corp.; Brady No. A-92 Well; NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of 32-01S-02W; TD 2,499.

Bend Petroleum Corp.; Brady No. D-96 Well; SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of 32-01S-02W; TD 2,499.

Garvin: Jasmine Inc.; Julie No. 1-14 Well; SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 of 14-03N-02W; TD 5,850.

Johnston: XTO Energy Inc.; Colbert No. 1-22H23 Well; NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 (SL) of 22-04S-04E; TD 15,076.

Kay: Marmik Oil Co.; McAninch No. 2-9 Well; NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 09-28N-04E; TD 3,320.

Latimer: BP America Production Co.; Anderson No. 1 Well; SE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 05-06N-22E; TD 8,255.

Love: RDT Properties Inc.; HDSU-Banks No. 13-8 Well; SW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 08-06S-01W; TD 7,825.

Major: Weststar Oil & Gas Inc.; Glidewell No. 2 Well; C NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 of 30-22N-11W; TD 7,182.

McClain: Jones L E Operating Inc.; Mickie Glenn No. 2 Well; S1⁄2 NW1⁄4 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of 21-05N-02W; TD 8,500.

Oklahoma: Stephens & Johnson Operating Co.; OKC Co Wilcox Unit No. 17-21 Well; NE1⁄4 SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 of 31-11N-02W; TD 7,300.

Seminole: TriPower Resources LLC; Harber No. 1 Well; W1⁄2 NE1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 30-09N-07E; TD 3,800.

Stephens: Citation Oil & Gas Corp.; K. Jones No. 14-1 Well; C NW1⁄4 SW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of 14-02S-04W; TD 5,170.

Closed; Year ago: 1,143; Monday’s actual: 13,582.

Compared to last sale: Slaughter cows steady to $3 higher.

Slaughter bulls steady. Packer demand moderate. Demand good for thin cows going north to feed or graze. Total of 1,333 cows and bulls sold with 52 percent going to packers.

Slaughter Cows: Average dressing: Lean, Boners & Breakers: $57-$71.75; hi dressing, $65.25 $78; low dressing, $50-$64.50.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield grade No. 1-2 1,450-2,250 lbs. avg. dress $85; hi dress $89; low dress $80-$84. Estimated dressed cost: Lean, $142.75; Boners, $140.50; Breakers, $128.25; Lightweight carcasses, $133.50; Bulls, $156.75.

Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for pregnancy and age. Medium and Large No. 1-2: 2-7 yr old 1,000-1,175 lbs. 2-7 months bred avg. quality, $840-$925; 3-4 yr old 1150-1175 lbs. 6-7 months bred avg. black, $1025-$1090.

Pairs: Medium and Large No. 1-2: 2-7 yr old 900-1,050 lbs.

75-200 lb. calves avg. quality, $825 $985; 3-7 yr old 1,000-1,300 lbs. 150-250 avg. black, $1,085-1,195; 6-7 yr old 1,100-1,200 lbs. 250 275 lb. calves hi black, $1,200-$1,225.

SOURCE: OIL-LAW RECORDS CORP.

SOURCE: USDA-OKLAHOMA

LIVESTOCK Wednesday’s livestock report from the Oklahoma City Stockyards.

Receipts: 2,138; Last week:

HOGS Receipts: 40 Compared to Tuesday: Barrows and Gilts: Steady.

U.S. Nos. 1-3 220-270 lbs., $60 Sows: Steady.

U.S. Nos. 1-3 300-500 lbs., $44-$48.

U.S. Nos. 1-3 500-700 lbs., $50-$52.

Boars: 200-250 lbs., $20; over 250 lbs., $10.

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT MARKET NEWS SERVICE

CASH WHEAT 27 to 34 cents higher. 6.97-7.32 Alva . . . . . . . . . 7.22 Banner. . . . . . . 7.32 Buffalo. . . . . . . 7.22 Cherokee . . . . 7.24 Clinton . . . . . . . 7.18 Davis . . . . . . . . 6.98 El Dorado . . . . 7.22 El Reno . . . . . . 7.32 Frederick. . . . . 7.02 Geary . . . . . . . . 7.32 Hobart . . . . . . . .7.17 Hooker. . . . . . . 7.17 Keyes . . . . . . . . 7.02 Lawton . . . . . . 6.97 Manchester . . . . 7.22 Medford . . . . . 7.26 Miami. . . . . . . . N/A Okarche . . . . . 7.32 Okeene . . . . . . 7.32 Perry . . . . . . . . 7.31 Ponca City . . . . .7.31 Shattuck. . . . . 7.27 Stillwater . . . . .7.31 Temple . . . . . . 6.97 Watonga . . . . 7.32 Weatherford . . . 7.22 Gulf. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.92 FEED GRAINS MILO Alva . . . . . . . 10.50 Buffalo. . . . . 10.50 Hooker. . . . . .11.39 Keyes . . . . . . 11.08 Manchester10.93 Medford . . . . 11.16 Miami. . . . . . . .N/A Ponca City . . . 11.01 Shattuck. . . . 11.16 Weatherford . . 11.16 Gulf. . . . 13.00 1/2

SOYBEANS Alva . . . . . . . 13.00 Buffalo. . . . . 13.00 Hooker. . . . . .13.10 Medford . . . 13.05 Miami. . . . . . . .N/A Ponca City . . 13.05 Shattuck. . . 12.95 Stillwater . . 13.05 Gulf. . . . 14.60 1/2 CORN $ 6.14-$ 6.81 per bushel.

COTTON Grade 41, Leaf 4, Staple 34 cotton in southwestern OK 117.75 cents per pound, FOB rail car or truck.

KANSAS CITY GRAIN Wheat, No.2 Hard, bu...........$6.86-$7.51 1/4 Corn, No. 2 yellow....................$6.91 1/2-$7.34 Milo..........................................................$10.56-$12.73 Soybeans, No. 1................... $13.38-$13.90 1/2

Agri Markets Open High Low Settle CORN (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

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Jul 11 730.50 740 702 Sep 11 686.25 694 661.50 Dec 11 679 688 653 Mar 12 691 699.75 666 Est. sales 635,771 Tue’s. sales 325,707 Tue’s open int 1,188,189 up 7193.00

726.75 686.75 679.75 691.75

+29.75 +22.75 +21.75 +21

Jul 11 355.75 363 355.75 Sep 11 362 366.25 352 Dec 11 370.25 375 360.75 Mar 12 382 382 380 Est. sales 1,457 Tue’s. sales 577 Tue’s open int 12,376 up 68.00

363 363 371 381.50

Jul 11 352.00 355.00 349.50 Aug 11 352.90 355.70 349.50 Sep 11 354.70 357.20 351.00 Oct 11 355.80 358.30 352.50 Est. sales 113,921 Tue’s. sales 54,797 Tue’s open int 174,134 off 5107.00

353.20 354.60 356.00 356.90

+4.70 +4.70 +5.00 +4.60

Jul 11 57.10 57.70 57.02 Aug 11 57.76 57.95 56.40 Sep 11 58.00 58.19 56.61 Oct 11 58.23 58.41 56.80 Est. sales 181,078 Tue’s. sales 66,799 Tue’s open int 282,768 off 730.00

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1387 1374.75 1374.75 1379.75

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OATS (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel +7.25 +7.25 +8 +8

SOYBEAN OIL (CBOT) 60,000 lbs- cents per lb

SOYBEANS (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel

WHEAT (CBOT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Jul 11 Sep 11

694.25 714

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669.75 662

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WINTER WHEAT (KCBT) 5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Jul 11 759 759 741 Sep 11 737 764.50 737 Dec 11 763 791 763 Mar 12 799.50 804.25 790 Tue’s. sales 31,450 Tue’s open int 167,288 up 1921.00

741 762 788 804.25

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-.62 -.05 -.32 +.02

139.90 140.55 141.65 141.67

-2.12 -2.12 -1.95 -1.75

95.60 99.27 93.22 89.90

+.45 +1.35 +1.02 +.28

CATTLE (CME) 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

SOYBEAN MEAL (CBOT) 100 tons- dollars per ton

Jul 11 1388.75 1392.75 1361 Aug 11 1376.50 1382.50 1353 Sep 11 1376.25 1381.75 1351.75 Nov 11 1381.75 1387 1355 Est. sales 337,989 Tue’s. sales 159,669 Tue’s open int 514,257 off 4719.00

Open

Dec 11 742.25 750 694.50 Mar 12 763 770.50 720 Est. sales 324,870 Tue’s. sales 112,584 Tue’s open int 434,108 off 52.00

702 714.50

+39.25 +42.50

Aug 11 113.15 115.27 112.72 Oct 11 119.50 121.40 119.10 Dec 11 125.00 125.50 123.82 Feb 12 126.55 127.00 125.80 Est. sales 24,341 Tue’s. sales 63,889 Tue’s open int 327,644 up 2597.00

FEEDER CATTLE (CME) 50,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Aug 11 140.05 142.65 139.35 Sep 11 140.65 143.12 140.30 Oct 11 141.62 143.95 140.60 Nov 11 141.75 143.95 140.42 Est. sales 2,102 Tue’s. sales 7,936 Tue’s open int 41,567 up 271.00

HOGS-Lean (CME) 40,000 lbs.- cents per lb.

Jul 11 95.55 95.70 95.50 Aug 11 98.65 99.95 97.82 Oct 11 92.82 93.87 92.10 Dec 11 89.95 90.60 89.50 Est. sales 22,003 Tue’s. sales 77,948 Tue’s open int 244,685 up 2330.00

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enough cash to repay Slim earlier than expected.

The Times Co. said notes due in 2015 will be repaid Aug. 15. It previously planned to repay the notes after Jan. 15, 2012. The early repayment will cost the company $46 million in the third quarter.

But it will save the Times Co. at least $39 million per year over the next three years.

The company agreed to a high interest rate on the loan because credit markets were tight after the 2008 financial crisis.

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OPEN

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CH.

LIGHT SWEET CRUDE (NYMX) 1,000 bbl.- dollars per bbl.

Aug 11 98.48 98.05 Sep 11 98.91 98.49

+.62 +.64

Est. sales 688,726 Tueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. sales 728,007 Tueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open int 1,538,256 up 3158.00

NATURAL GAS (NYMX) 10,000 mm btuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $ per mm btu Aug 11 4.403 4.403 Sep 11 4.387 4.387

+.070 +.075

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GOLD (COMX) 100 troy oz.- dollars per troy oz.

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CBOT SILVER 5000 oz. (CBOT) 5000 troy oz- dollars per troy oz Jul 11 38.167 38.167 +2.054 Aug 11 37.111 38.153 +2.071 Est. sales 254 Tueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. sales 246 Tueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open int 1,187 off 1.00

ForeignExchange

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PVS .7125 79.43 11.7644

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LAST

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YTD %CH. DIV

YLD

+26.1 -18.2 +2.7 +15.9 +56.3 +3.4 -3.6 +15.6 +13.1 -0.3 +55.7 -19.7 -9.2 -56.4 +34.2 +40.9 +80.2 +5.5 +16.2

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%YTD -40.0 -13.0 +5.8 +4.0 +5.3 +5.1 +3.7 -2.1 +23.4 -1.6 +0.5 +6.8 -3.6 +6.1 -13.3 +11.1 +4.8 +10.4 -6.0 -0.5

CH.

PERCENT RETURN 4WK. 12MO. 3YR. 5YR.

+.07 +.28 +.39 +.68 +.26 +.21 +.06 +.10 +.40 +.08

+2.5 +0.4 +0.4 +0.6 +2.7 +3.8 +1.3 +2.6 +2.2 +3.7

+17.9 +15.4 +17.2 +17.8 +21.7 +19.9 +17.8 +17.2 +20.4 +23.8

+6.0 +2.1 +1.4 +2.5 +2.4 +2.2 +5.6 +3.3 +4.2 +4.5

+4.8 +4.0 +4.5 +5.3 +4.1 +3.3 +4.3 +2.2 +6.0 +2.9

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YTD

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4.04 4.34 15.77 2.11 11.54 3.50

12.06 16.28 30.67 31.83 27.53 25.41

5.62 4.87 8.62 -2.46 6.58 9.55

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4.11 4.42 4.47

13.54 15.72 16.32

4.71 4.05 4.31

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-1.20 3.70 3.44 2.44 2.87 3.01 2.72 3.75 3.68

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BALANCED

INTERNATIONAL Divers. Emerging Mkt. (EM) Europe Stock (ES) Foreign Small/Mid Val (FA) Foreign Large Blend (FB) Foreign Large Growth (FG) Foreign Small/Mid Gr. (FR) Foreign Large Value (FV) World Allocation (IH) World Stock (WS)

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Vol.: 10.1m (2.3x avg.)

PE: 6.9 Mkt. Cap: $23.36 b Yield: 0.4%

120

M J 52-week range

M J 52-week range

$11.22

44

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1YR AGO

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The Oklahomanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 30 Mutual Funds

A positive sign of the Times

NET CHG

PVS

YEST

PERCENT CHANGE

240,345

YEST

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TREASURIES

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unemployment benefits The Labor Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly count of the number of people seeking unemployment benefits is becoming increasingly important est. as other reports show that the job market is weakening. The government said Friday that just 18,000 jobs were created last month.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report will give Weeending Week ending some clues about the July 2 July 9 number of workers who have been laid off.

Source:The Labor Department

Nasdaq composite

2,720

10 DAYS

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Source: FactSet

S&P 500

p

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The economy needs help from consumers if its recovery is going to regain momentum. But retail sales fell in May for the first time in nearly a year, and surveys of consumer sentiment have pointed to their growing pessimism.

The Commerce Department today issues its report on sales during June.

Economists arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expecting any change from Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping for a rebound later in the year as gas prices fall.

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DOW 12,491.61

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

BUSINESS

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YTD %Ch. +10.3 -33.4 +4.9 +7.7 +77.7 -8.9 +5.5 +11.7 +0.8 +1.8 -23.5 +10.6 -12.8 -3.5 +3.5 +9.3 +22.0 -7.3 -4.1 +12.8 -12.7 +46.2 +4.6 +28.9 +3.1 -14.6 -6.6 +9.3 +8.1 +14.0 -7.2 -5.9 +1.8 +5.0 +6.5 +5.0 +47.7 +31.1 +2.0 +54.3 +0.8 +6.1 +12.0 +2.0 -16.2 +27.9 +23.2 -14.1 -10.2 +11.5 +7.0 +1.2 +3.2 +0.2 -11.3

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YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR

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5.0 18.8 4.0 4.5

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5.6 25.6 3.9 4.9

LG

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5.5 21.8 9.9 3.6

MV

8.7 32.1 8.9 6.5

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12.1 38.0 6.6 7.8

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SV

8.9 32.9 10.7 6.3

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10.4 39.8 10.1 7.7

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

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BUSINESS

WEATHER

ACROSS THE U.S.

Up-to-date video, forecasts, maps, radar and warnings, go to NewsOK.com

Seattle 64/55 Billings 86/61

San Francisco 64/53

Denver 92/65

More sunshine and hot temperatures will continue over the next few days as a ridge continues to sit over the region. Winds: S 10-20 mph.

Woodward

Enid

104/76

101/78

Guymon

Altus

102/73

104/78 107/78

Okla. City

Lawton

A t-storm, 98

Sunshine, 98

Los Angeles 73/61

Tulsa

104/79

A t-storm, 97

Houston 96/77

98/79

Ada

McAlester

102/79

100/79

Miami 90/79

Ardmore

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What’s ahead for Oklahoma City Friday 105/76

Saturday 104/76

Sunday 103/76

Monday 103/76

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Arkansas: Partly sunny and humid today with a thunderstorm; hot in the west and south. A shower or thunderstorm around tonight, but dry in the west.

Texas: Partly sunny today. A shower or thunderstorm around; any time in the north and panhandle, during the afternoon in the southeast.

New Mexico: Partial sunshine today; a thunderstorm in the afternoon in the western mountains and north.

Kansas: Partly sunny today with a thunderstorm; warm. Breezy in the north, south and central parts of the state; humid in the east and northeast.

Missouri: Partly sunny and humid today with a thunderstorm; very warm in the west and central parts of the state.

Colorado: Mostly sunny today. A thunderstorm; any time in the east, during the afternoon in the north, south and central parts, and dry in the west.

As of 7 a.m. yesterday Lake Normal Altus 1,559.0 Arbuckle 872.0 Arcadia 1,006.0 Brok. Bow 599.5 Canton 1,615.4 Copan 710.0 Eufaula 585.0 Ft. Cobb 1,342.0 Ft. Gibson 554.0 Ft. Supply 2,004.0 Foss 1,642.0 Grand 745.0 Hudson 619.0 Hulah 733.0 Kaw 1,009.1 Kerr 460.0 Keystone 723.0 Oologah 638.0 Salt Plains 1,125.0 Skiatook 714.0 Tenkiller 632.0 Texoma 615.0 Thunderbird 1,039.0 Webb. Falls 490.0 Wister 478.0

Yesterday in Oklahoma City:

Yesterday’s pollen Very High High Moderate Low Very Low Absent Absent Absent Trees Weeds Grasses Mold Mold and pollen counts courtesy of the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic.

Current 1,535 869.22 1,005 599.87 1,610 710.21 584.33 1,340 551.85 2,003 1,638 744.02 620.18 733.13 1,011 459.72 720.53 638.03 1,124 706.63 631.89 618.69 1,036 489.53 478.26

Tuesday 100/76

Wednesday 100/76

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Yesterday in the state:

H L 100 73 Midnight 78 Enid 1 a.m.

77 Gage 101 71 2 a.m.

75 Guymon 101 74 3 a.m.

76 Hobart 103 77 4 a.m.

74 McAlester 102 74 5 a.m.

75 Ponca City 94 72 6 a.m.

75 95 74 7 a.m.

79 Tulsa 8 a.m.

80 Chickasha 103 74 Durant 104 78 9 a.m.

81 104 73 10 a.m.

84 El Reno 11 a.m.

85 Guthrie 103 76 Noon 91 Idabel 104 75 1 p.m.

95 Miami 90 72 2 p.m.

98 Norman 102 76 3 p.m.

98 OKC 101 74 4 p.m.

100 5 p.m.

98 Shawnee 103 75 6 p.m.

96 Stillwater 100 74 7 p.m.

99 Woodward 103 72 One year ago in Oklahoma City: 95/74 Normal high/low in Oklahoma City: 93/71 Record high/low: 106 in 1954/56 in 1975 National extremes yesterday: Duncan, OK, 108; Bodie State Park, CA, 29

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Sunset today: 8:46 p.m.

Moonset 5:46 a.m.

Moonrise 8:23 p.m.

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Sunset tomorrow: 8:46 p.m.

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Jan. 1 - This date in 2011 ......................... 16.58 Normal Jan. 1 - This date ....................... 20.24 Oklahoma City annual precip. is ....... 35.85

COMPANY PLANS TO HIRE 1,000 ENGINEERS IN COMING YEAR

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GE’s chief bemoans trials of job creation

BY SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The chairman of President Barack Obama’s jobs and competitiveness council said Wednesday there is no magic potion to jobs creation, but the panel is devising pragmatic plans to put people back to work.

General Electric Co. Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt spoke Wednesday with employees and reporters during a visit to his company’s gas turbine plant in Greenville, S.C., which employs 3,300 people, including 1,700 engineers.

Immelt said his four months on the Obama advisory panel has taught him that even his company can be held accountable for where it creates jobs.

He said the panel is working on devising a hundred different business plans for every sector of the economy, with practical steps to

help create jobs.

He said the panel has asked all Fortune 500 companies to double their hiring of engineers over the coming year, but that the two dozen business leaders in the group believe even more can be done to educate, train and hire engineers.

GE will hire around 1,000 engineers during that time, Immelt told reporters in comments later in the day.

GE relies on engineers to develop innovative products and produce the items that can be exported around the world. The gas turbines at the Greenville plant are all produced for export, Immelt said. India and Saudi Arabia are its biggest customers.

Immelt said all hightech firms should double their hiring of engineers.

“That would send a powerful message,” Immelt said, adding it would tell technical schools, universities and workers that an education

leads to employment.

The economy has generated only 18,000 net jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent, the government reported last week. In May, employers added only 25,000 jobs.

Immelt said, however, that for a huge multinational company like GE, “business is good.”

Energy demands in countries like Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Russia result in interest in his company’s energy-related products.

Immelt also defended his role on the president’s panel, saying American business leaders should help their country. Obama tapped Immelt to lead the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness in January.

“I think there’s nothing wrong with American business leaders helping their own country, particularly at a time like this,” he said.

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Fed: Default would cause big crisis, Bernanke warns FROM PAGE 1B

General Electric Co. CEO Jeffrey Immelt speaks during a news conference June 26, 2009 in Birmingham Mich. Immelt announced GE will build a $100 million manufacturing technology center in Michigan that will eventually employ more than 1,100 workers.

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Detroit 79/62

Washington 84/66

El Paso 94/74

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Kansas City 92/79

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Minneapolis 75/69

The nation was creating about 200,000 jobs a month this spring. But hiring slowed almost to a standstill in June, with 18,000 new jobs. It takes about 125,000 a month just to keep up with population growth.

While Bernanke made his twice-yearly appearance before Congress, lawmakers and the White House were trying to salvage talks on how to reduce the federal deficit and whether to raise the limit on what the government can borrow.

If they fail to strike a deal on the debt limit by Aug. 2, the White House has said, the nation will default on its debt. President Barack Obama has said he cannot guarantee even that Social Security checks would go out the next day.

Economists have warned that a U.S. default could cause the credit system to tighten severely, not unlike the worst days of the 2008 financial crisis.

On Wednesday, Bernanke added his own predictions.

“If we went so far as to default on the debt, it would be a major crisis because the Treasury security is viewed as the safest and most liquid security in the world,” he said.

“It’s the foundation for most of our financial — for much of our financial system,” he added. “And the notion that it would become suddenly unreliable and illiquid would throw shock waves through the entire global financial system.”

Asked whether interest rates would go up for everyday Americans, Bernanke said: “Absolutely.”

The Fed bought $600 billion in government bonds late last year and early this year, a program designed to keep interest rates low and support the

ALSO ...

STATEMENT CHEERS MARKET BULLS The last time the Fed bought up Treasury bonds, Bernanke laid out the plans in a speech Aug. 27, 2010. The Dow stood at about 10,000 at the time and rallied to higher than 12,800 this spring before pulling back. It closed Wednesday at 12,491.

“The market’s reaction reflects Bernanke’s message that either the economy will reaccelerate or the Fed will step in again,” said Jim O’Sullivan, chief economist at MF Global, a brokerage.

At least at first, the market appeared to treat Bernanke’s comments before Congress as a similar moment to his August 2010 speech, delivered in Jackson Hole, Wyo., said Joe Saluzzi, co-head of equity trading at Themis Trading in Chatham, N.J. “It’s just silliness, in my opinion,” he said. “There’s nothing new here. But the bulls are taking this as, ‘This is fantastic.’ ”

prices of assets such as stocks.

It was the second time the Fed had taken that step since the recession started.

It was known on Wall Street as “QE2,” or a second round of “quantitative easing.” Besides a third round, Bernanke laid out two additional options if the economy gets weaker: I The Fed could offer financial markets more clarity about how long it tends to leave interest rates at record lows, where they have stood since December 2008. For now, the Fed says only that rates will remain “exceptionally low” for an “extended period.”

I It could start paying banks less interest on the excess money they park with the Fed. It doesn’t pay much now — 0.25 percent. But paying even less would encourage the banks to loan the money out rather than sending it to the central bank.

Bernanke said the measures would be necessary only if deflation, a cycle of falling prices that damages the economy, became a threat. For now, prices are still rising. Some inflation is healthy, economists say.

Critics of the Fed’s two

previous rounds of “quantitative easing” have said the real threat is the opposite — that the central bank will create runaway inflation by flooding the economy with money.

Bernanke said the Fed was ready to raise interest rates if inflation becomes a serious threat.

The Fed has said that temporary factors, such as high gas prices and manufacturing disruptions caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, are partly to blame for the economy’s sudden sluggishness.

Bernanke told Congress that the Fed believes those impediments should ease in the second half of the year. Laying out the three options was “a very generic statement, rather than a specific commitment to doing this,” said Michael Hanson, senior economist at Bank of America. He said Bernanke was trying to “comfort people that the Fed is ready to act if needed.”

Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said any decision on Fed action probably wouldn’t happen until next year.

THE OKLAHOMAN’S

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

No. 11 Michael Thomas

U.S. ready to party like it’s 1999

Lawton MacArthur’s big hitting cornerback Michael Thomas comes in at No. 11 in our list of Super 30 high school football players. Find out where he’s going to play college ball and at what position.

The U.S. women are back in the finals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 1999. The U.S. will face Japan on Sunday.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

RODEO

N.C. cowgirl paralyzed at IFYR

BY ED GODFREY Staff Writer egodfrey@opubco.com

SHAWNEE — A North Carolina cowgirl was critically injured Monday evening at the International Finals Youth Rodeo when she was tossed from her horse during a practice run.

Kelly Blanton, 18, of Taylorsville, N.C., was bucked off her horse as she practiced breakaway roping before Monday night’s

performance of the IFYR. “The horse came out of the chute and just started bucking,” said Gordona Rowell, executive director of the Shawnee Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.

Blanton landed on her head and was flown to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She injured her spinal cord and has no feeling from the chest down.

“She broke vertebrae in her neck and back,” said

HOW TO HELP Financial donations for Kelly Blanton to help pay her medical bills are being accepted at the International Professional Rodeo Association booth at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee.

Donations may also be sent to Jackie Davis, treasurer of the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association, 2827 Lake Front Drive, Belmont, NC 28012. Davis can be reached by phone at (980) 522-1865.

family friend Vanessa Beamer. “(Doctors) are saying she has a Christopher Reeve type of injury. She can’t move or feel

anything below the chest line.”

This was Blanton’s first time to compete in the IFYR. North Carolina has

SEE BLANTON, PAGE 8C

OU PICKS UP QB

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Oklahoma has picked up a commitment from a top Texas quarterback, according to a report Wednesday night.

A tweet from the account of the website texashsfootball.com said that San Antonio Reagan’s Trevor Knight has changed his commitment from Texas A&M to OU. Knight, 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, passed for 1,320 yards and rushed for 1,055 last season.

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A lot learned from being on the inside TOP 10 | MORE NOT KNOWN ABOUT OFFICIATING THAN KNOWN

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Hanging with the Zebras

Berry Tramel spent last Saturday having free reign at the Big 12 officiating clinic in Kansas City, Mo. His three-part series of columns began Tuesday: Tuesday: The excessive celebration penalty undergoes another transformation.

Wednesday: The pride and preparation of officials for doing their craft is impressive.

Thursday: What you might not know about the penalties you see called in your favorite sport.

Blake Griffin

RECRUITING

Berry Tramel

SEE TRAMEL, PAGE 3C

Former Sooner Blake Griffin, an NBA All-Star with the Los Angeles Clippers, was named Best Breakthrough Athlete at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Griffin, the NBA’s rookie of the year, became the first rookie to appear in an NBA All-Star Game since Yao Ming in 2003.

about a dozen contestants in the rodeo who are devastated by the accident,

LON KRUGER SERIES

ANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here’s what I learned at the Big 12 officiating clinic last weekend.

There is more about officiating football that I don’t know, than I do know.

That’s probably not all that revelating.

The same could be said for most of us about football playing, football coaching, football writing, heck, football fandom.

If we’re not on the inside, we don’t know what it’s like.

But for a day, at least, I was on the inside.

And in honor of the new Big 12, here are 10 things I learned.

BLAKE GRIFFIN WINS AN ESPY

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DEZ READY TO MOVE ON Lon Kruger was hired as Illinois’ head coach in 1996. Kruger took over for the retired Lou Henson, who coached the Illini for 21 years.

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Restoring tradition

Former OSU wide receiver and current Dallas Cowboy Dez Bryant discusses his relationship with Deion Sanders on a sports radio talk show.

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ILLINOIS | BIG WIN AT INDIANA IN ’98 PUT ILLINOIS’ BASKETBALL PROGRAM BACK ON MAP

Mike Baldwin mbaldwin@ opubco.com

OU BASKETBALL

In Indiana, it’s known as the Valentine Massacre.

At Illinois, it’s the game Lon Kruger helped restore the basketball program’s rich tradition.

The Illini were playing for a chance to tie for the 1998 Big Ten title in the regular season finale in Bloomington, Ind. Illinois won, 82-72. But the game is best remembered for Indiana coach Bob Knight’s temper tantrum.

With just under 10 minutes left, Knight became enraged after receiving his second and third technical fouls from referee Ted Valentine.

“It was on national television,” said Jerry Hester, one of five senior starters for Illinois. “While Bob Knight was screaming and yelling, not wanting to leave the floor, Coach

LON KRUGER SERIES The Oklahoman is providing an in-depth look at Lon Kruger, hired in April as OU’s men’s basketball coach. The seven-part series will include his playing days at Kansas State and coaching stops at Kansas State, Florida, Illinois, UNLV and the Atlanta Hawks. The series ends with former teammates, players, coaches and broadcasters predicting how Kruger will fare at OU. Monday — Playing days Tuesday — Kansas State Wednesday — Florida I Thursday — Illinois Friday — Atlanta Hawks Saturday — UNLV Sunday — Oklahoma

Kruger pulled us over to the bench.

“He joked with us on some plays that were funny throughout the game.

Now that I’m older, I realize what he did. He kept us away from any distractions. That helped us stay focused. We finished that game strong.”

During 21 seasons at Illinois, Lou Henson compiled a strong resume, highlighted by a trip to the 1989 Final Four.

But over his final nine seasons, Henson compiled only one NCAA Tourna-

ment win and many lower division Big Ten finishes.

The NCAA hit the program with sanctions in 1991.

“Coach Kruger is the one who turned everything around,” said Cory Bradford, a guard on the ’98 team. “When Coach Henson left, the program was going downhill. When Coach Kruger got there, he pretty much was picking things up from scratch.”

Kruger took the Illini to the second round of the NCAA Tournament his first season. But it was the

following season when Illinois tied for the Big Ten title that is his legacy.

“That was the year he stabilized Illinois as a top-20 program,” said Illinois State assistant Rob Judson, an assistant under Kruger at Illinois.

Picked to finish seventh in preseason polls, Illinois shocked prognosticators to share the Big Ten title with Michigan State, the Illini’s first conference title in 14 years.

Five unheralded seniors went on an improbable run that serves as a reminder to never underestimate Kruger-coached teams.

“I loved his ability with player development,” said Rob Cardinal, a trainer at Illinois for 30 years. “He took a few guys who hadn’t seen much action with Coach Henson, blended them in, defined a role for each, and they had a terrific senior season.”

Cardinal said Kruger set high goals the day he took the job.

“I’ll never forget him sitting in the very first meeting with players, SEE ILLINOIS, PAGE 4C

CAN U.S. END MAJOR DROUGHT Five majors now have passed since an American golfer could celebrate a major title. And, U.S. prospects don’t seem all that promising for the British Open.

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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m.

6 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto 7 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota 9 p.m. Texas at Seattle

Americans in major drought BRITISH OPEN

— South Africa has two. So does Northern Ireland.

Germany nabbed one not that long ago.

Dig back a little deeper, and you can add South Korea, Argentina and a liberal dose of Ireland.

To get a sense of golf’s increasingly global profile, look no further than the roster of recent major champions. “The quality of play now coming across the international circuit is some of the best I’ve seen,” said Phil Mickelson.

Good for the game. Not so good for Mickelson and his American brethren.

Five majors now have passed since the Stars & Stripes could celebrate a major title, when Mickelson won his third Masters crown two Aprils ago.

When the lefty draped a green jacket around South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel 13½ weeks ago, it marked just the second time since the Masters began in 1934 that all four majors have been held by non-Americans. And that didn’t change with Rory McIlroy’s romp at the U.S. Open.

U.S. prospects don’t

I When: ThursdaySunday I Where: Royal St. George’s, Sandwich, England I TV: ESPN (Cox 29) (ThursdayFriday, 3 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Sunday, 5 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), KOCO-5 (Cox 8) (Saturday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m.)

seem all that promising as the British Open commences — though Royal St. George’s penchant for throwing in an atypical winner actually might play into Americans’ favor.

“Obviously it’s a different circumstance now,” said England’s Luke Donald, No. 1 in the world rankings.

Donald, by the way, has been trading the No. 1 ranking with Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer all year. McIlroy’s march through at Congressional now puts him in the mix as well.

The top American?

Steve Stricker at No. 5. Not since 1996 has no American placed among the top

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BY JEFF SHAIN The Orlando Sentinel

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BRITISH OPEN

SANDWICH, England

Oklahoma City at Iowa

Seattle at San Antonio

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BICYCLING 5:30 a.m.

Tour de France

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New format includes Gallagher-Iba as host site

England’s Luke Donald is one of several international players on top of the golf world right now.

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four in the rankings.

Regard for U.S. prospects is so low this week that not even Stricker or Mickelson crack the top five in Britain’s betting shops. Joining Europe’s Big Four is … Sergio Garcia, the mercurial Spaniard

suffering his own 2½-year winless spell and no longer among the world’s top 50.

“Golf is a cycle,” Stricker suggested, “and you’ve just got to wait it out.”

McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Oklahoma State will host one of four regionals in next year’s national duals wrestling championships.

The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced a new format for the Cliff Keen Division I National Dual Meet Championships, and GallagherIba Arena was selected as a site for a regional competition.

Under the new format, four schools will serve as regional hosts with one team from each region advancing to the championship round.

In previous years, the event has been held over two days in a 16-team bracket at one location.

The teams for the 2012 event were selected based primarily off the final 2010-11 NWCA team rankings as determined by the NWCA coaches’ poll.

Oklahoma State will host a regional that includes Boise State, Ohio State, Nebraska, Wyoming and Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Oklahoma will wrestle in a regional hosted by Cornell. That regional includes Central Michigan, Purdue, Illinois and American.

The regionals are scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 11. The championships will be held the following weekend.

MCGRONE TO TURN PRO Oklahoma sprinter Candyce McGrone announced she will turn professional and bypass a final season with the Sooners track program. McGrone won the NCAA championship this spring in the 100-meter dash. She finished in 11.08 seconds, an OU record.

McGrone earned All-America first-team honors in the 100 and 200 and honorable mention in the 4x100-meter relay.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

COMMENTARY

Wind will be a major player at British Open

BY BILL DWYRE Los Angeles Times

SANDWICH, England — Expect this weekend’s British Open to be the tournament of the big, bad wolf. A field of 156 golfers will tee off Thursday in the first round of this major, and the interminable winds surrounding Royal St. George’s golf course will huff and puff and blow their house down.

There will, of course, be a final, smarter-than-thewind little piggy. They will call him the champion, he will smile, accept his trophy and then take off his earmuffs and gloves and apply salve to his own windburns.

For the next four days, the issue for the golfers here will be much less about drivers, putters and wedges and much more about the wind.

Wednesday was a final day of puttering around, literally, on the 7,211-yard layout that will determine the 140th champion of the prestigious event. It was a relaxed final practice for all, a time to try shots from every angle, golf with unlimited mulligans.

Players walked the course, dressed in several layers of the best golf clothing money can buy.

Heavy clouds kept the sun away and the swirling waters of the adjacent English Channel rolled and roiled and eventually crashed angrily along the shoreline.

This, apparently, is life near the sea in Southeast

Texas-Arlington expected to join WAC Texas-Arlington is expected to become the next member of the Western Athletic Conference.

A vote by the board of the regents for the University of Texas system is scheduled for Thursday.

UTA already has announced plans for an afternoon news conference on campus featuring WAC commissioner Karl Benson.

The affiliation would start with the 2012-13 school year. The school was a founding member of the Southland Conference in 1963.

UTA competes in 14 sports, including basketball and baseball. It does not have a football team, having dropped the sport following the 1985 season. A push to revive it should get a boost now that the Mavericks will have a conference affiliation.

XAVIER AD TO HEAD NCAA SELECTION COMMITTEE Xavier University’s athletics director will head the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee for the 2012-13 season.

The NCAA announced that Mike Bobinski would succeed Connecticut AD Jeff Hathaway as chairman after the upcoming season and tournament.

Former OSU golfer Rickie Fowler will battle the wind at the British Open.

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NCAA REPRIMANDS BAYLOR, LOUISVILLE COACHES England. One of the clerks at a grocery store in nearby Deal remarked, unprompted, that it was a nice day. Nice day? It was July 13 and the most pertinent factor was the wind chill.

One by one, the players finished their practice rounds and wandered off the 18th hole with the same message: This is going to be all about the wind.

Davis Love III: “The winning score? Everything depends on the wind.”

Justin Rose: “We all expect the winds to be up tomorrow. It’s going to be a tough day.”

Even the very-proper, stiff-upper-lip people who run this event — the top officials of the R&A (Royal

and Ancient Golf Club) — knew what was ahead and copped to it.

Said Peter Dawson, chief executive, in true British understatement: “We do have some wind issues.”

Yes, and Mount Everest has snow.

Padraig Harrington, the articulate toast of Ireland and winner of the British Open in 2007 and ’08, was a perfect person for additional perspective.

“The rough isn’t as high as it was here in 2003,” the last time the British Open was held at Royal St. George’s, Harrington said, “and I think that is because of the weather forecast, of all the heavy wind expected. It’s kind of a

trade-off they gave us.”

Harrington pointed to the advantages a European tour player has in the British Open links setup. He didn’t say it directly, but it would make sense that guys such as Steve Stricker from Wisconsin or David Duval from Colorado might be the best American hopes to do well here, mostly because they know how to be comfortable in stocking caps.

“When the wind is up, as it is here,” Harrington said, “the guys brought up on these links courses like it a little. We like to see two days of wind and two nice days. The two days of wind separate out the men.”

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BRITISH OPEN TEE TIMES At Royal St. George’s, Sandwich, England 7,211 yards; Par: 70 (a-amateur) Thursday-Friday First hole-10th hole 12:30 a.m.-5:31 a.m. — Jerry Kelly, United States; Nathan Green, Australia; Danny Willett, England.

12:41 a.m.-5:42 a.m. — Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand; Mark Calcavecchia, United States; Graeme Storm, England.

12:52 a.m.-5:53 a.m. — Gregory Havret, France; Charley Hoffman, United States; Markus Brier, Austria.

1:03 a.m.-6:04 a.m. — Todd Hamilton, United States; Simon Khan, England; Prayad Marksaeng, Thailand.

1:14 a.m.-6:15 a.m. — Rhys Davies, Wales; Fredrik Jacobson, Sweden; Mark O’Meara, United States.

1:25 a.m.-6:26 a.m. — Vijay Singh, Fiji; Simon Dyson, England; Gary Woodland, United States.

1:36 a.m.-6:37 a.m. — K.T. Kim, South Korea; Ryan Moore, United States; Alvaro Quiros, Spain.

1:47 a.m.-6:48 a.m. — Bo Van Pelt, United States; K.J. Choi, South Korea; Martin Laird, Scotland.

1:58 a.m.-6:59 a.m. — Stephen Gallacher, Scotland; Bill Haas, United States; Hiroyuki Fujita, Japan.

2:09 a.m.-7:10 a.m. — Geoff Ogilvy, Australia; a-Peter Uihlein, United States; Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain.

2:20 a.m.-7:21 a.m. — Francesco Molinari, Italy; Tetsuji Hiratsuka, Japan; Stewart Cink, United States.

2:31 a.m.-7:32 a.m. — Nick Watney, United States; Matteo Manassero, Italy; Angel Cabrera, Argentina.

MORNING ROUNDUP

2:42 a.m.-7:43 a.m. — Yuta Ikeda, Japan; Ian Poulter, England; Dustin Johnson, United States.

2:58 a.m.-7:59 a.m. — Ben Curtis, United States; Paul Casey, England; Aaron Baddeley, Australia.

3:09 a.m.-8:10 a.m. — Ernie Els, South Africa; Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Rickie Fowler, United States.

3:20 a.m.-8:21 a.m. — Luke Donald, England; Ryo Ishikawa, Japan; Sergio Garcia, Spain.

3:31 a.m.-8:32 a.m. — Retief Goosen, South Africa; Hunter Mahan, United States; Anders Hansen, Denmark.

3:42 a.m.-8:43 a.m. — Brian Davis, England; Camilo Villegas, Colombia; David Duval, United States.

3:53 a.m.-8:54 a.m. — John Daly, United States; Ross Fisher, England; Peter Hanson, Sweden.

4:04 a.m.-9:05 a.m. — Gregory Bourdy, France; Jason Duffner, United States; a-Craig Hinton, England.

4:15 a.m.-9:16 a.m. — Alexander Noren, Sweden; Paul Lawrie, Scotland; Kevin Na, United States.

4:26 a.m.-9:27 a.m. — Sean O’Hair, United States; Seung-Yul Noh, South Korea; Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark.

4:37 a.m.-9:38 a.m. — Simon Edwards, Wales; Bob Estes, United States; Richard McEvoy, England.

4:48 a.m.-9:49 a.m. — Francis McGuirk, England; Matthew Millar, Australia; Kevin Streelman, United States.

4:59 a.m.-10 a.m. — Mark Laskey, Wales; Thomas Shadbolt, England; Rick Kulacz, Australia.

5:10 a.m.-10:11 a.m. — Simon Lilly, England; Chris Tidland, United States; Neil Schietekat, South Africa.

5:31 a.m.-12:30 a.m. — Peter Whiteford, Scotland; Spencer Levin, United States; Thomas Aiken, South Africa.

5:42 a.m.-12:41 a.m. — Prom Meesawat, Thailand; Martin Maritz, South Africa; Harrison Frazar, United States.

5:53 a.m.-12:52 a.m. — Chad Campbell, United States; Kenneth Ferrie, England; Scott Jamieson, Scotland.

6:04 a.m.-1:03 a.m. — Raphael Jacquelin, France; Mark Wilson, United States; Kyle Stanley, United States.

6:15 a.m.-1:14 a.m. — Steve Marino, United States; Richard Green, Australia; Pablo Larrazabal, Spain.

6:26 a.m.-1:25 a.m. — Rory Sabbatini, South Africa; Sandy Lyle, Scotland; Anthony Kim, United States.

6:37 a.m.-1:36 a.m. — Edoardo Molinari, Italy; Charles Howell III, United States; Joost Luiten, Netherlands.

6:48 a.m.-1:47 a.m. — Brandt Snedeker, United States; a-Lucas Bjerregaard, Denmark; Trevor Immelman, South Africa.

6:59 a.m.-1:58 a.m. — Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland; Jonathan Byrd, United States; Y.E. Yang, South Korea.

7:10 a.m.-2:09 a.m. — Lucas Glover, United States; Hiroo Kawai, Japan; Robert Karlsson, Sweden.

7:21 a.m.-2:20 a.m. — a-Bryden Macpherson, Australia; Matt Kuchar, United States; Padraig Harrington, Ireland.

7:32 a.m.-2:31 a.m. — Zach Johnson, United States; Adam Scott, Australia; Justin Rose, England.

7:43 a.m.-2:42 a.m. — Graeme McDowell, Northern Ireland; Jason Day, Australia; Bubba Watson, United States.

7:59 a.m.-2:58 a.m. — Jim Furyk, United States; Bernhard Langer, Germany; Tadahiro Takayama, Japan.

8:10 a.m.-3:09 a.m. — Lee Westwood, England; Steve Stricker, United States; Charl Schwartzel, South Africa.

8:21 a.m.-3:20 a.m. — Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa; Martin Kaymer, Germany; Phil Mickelson, United States.

8:32 a.m.-3:31 a.m. — Henrik Stenson, Sweden; a-Tom Lewis, England; Tom Watson, United States.

8:43 a.m.-3:42 a.m. — Robert Allenby, Australia; Davis Love III, United States; Fredrik Andersson Hed, Sweden.

8:54 a.m.-3:53 a.m. — Nicolas Colsaerts, Belgium; J.B. Holmes, United States; S.M. Bae, South Korea.

9:05 a.m.-4:04 a.m. — Webb Simpson, United States; Robert Rock, England; Alejandro Canizares, Spain.

9:16 a.m.-4:15 a.m. — Kurt Barnes, Australia; Justin Leonard, United States; Jeff Overton, United States.

9:27 a.m.-4:26 a.m. — Lee Corfield, England; Ben Crane, United States; Floris De Vries, Netherlands.

9:38 a.m.-4:37 a.m. — Ryan Palmer, United States; Tom Lehman, United States; Adam Wootton, England.

9:49 a.m.-4:48 a.m. — Jung-Gon Hwang, South Korea; Gary Boyd, England, Robert Garrigus, United States.

10 a.m.-4:59 a.m. — George Coetzee, South Africa; Andy Smith, England; Brad Kennedy, Australia.

10:11 a.m.-5:10 a.m. — Jason Knutzon, United States; Andrew Johnston, England; Chih-Bing Lam, Singapore.

The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has publicly reprimanded Baylor coach Kim Mulkey and Louisville coach Jeff Walz for comments and actions during the 2011 tournament.

The NCAA said that both coaches violated tournament policy. It said Mulkey made disparaging comments about the bracket decisions, and Walz used profane and abusive language toward game officials as well as kicking the scorer’s table during a loss to Gonzaga.

Mulkey expressed displeasure after her top-seeded team was put in the same bracket with Texas A&M, a Big 12 foe it had faced three times already last season. The Aggies beat Baylor on their way to the national title.

Besides the reprimand, the NCAA said it has withheld an undisclosed championship per diem allowance for both coaches.

POWERHOUSE PROGRAMS FORM NEW COLLEGE HOCKEY LEAGUE Six of the top college hockey programs will become the National Collegiate Hockey Conference at the start of the 2013-14 season.

NCAA champion Minnesota Duluth, Colorado College, Denver, Nebraska-Omaha and North Dakota of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association will join current Central Collegiate Hockey Association member Miami of Ohio, the schools announced.

The priorities for the conference include hiring a commissioner and adding new members. North Dakota athletic director Brian Faison said the league is interested adding Notre Dame, and there have been conversations with the school.

CAVENDISH WINS TOUR’S 11TH STAGE Mark Cavendish nearly lost a shoe in the final stretch but kept his cool to win a rainy 11th stage of the Tour de France in a mass sprint, easily beating Andre Greipel of Germany at the line to seize the leading sprinter’s green jersey.

French rider Thomas Voeckler kept the race leader’s yellow jersey after the 104.1-mile trek from Blaye-les-Mines to Lavaur. Voeckler finished 75th in the stage but with the same time as the winner.

Cavendish made the most of the last stage designed for sprinters before the race reaches the Pyrenees to claim his 18th stage win at the Tour, his third in this year’s race. He won in 3 hours, 46 minutes, 7 seconds.

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1. Get comfortable with all those unnecessary roughness penalties for blows to the head; they’re not going away.

“When in question, whether it’s high or not, it’s high,” said Walt Anderson, the Big 12’s supervisor of officials and an NFL referee. “We tell coaches, we’re going to make some mistakes on this, but that’s OK. Yeah, we’re going to break some eggs. We want those kinds of hits out of the game.”

Anderson tossed out an example of the heavy emphasis on the rule.

Clipping once was an epidemic.

Now it’s almost completely gone. Hardly anyone clips.

“We’ve almost eliminated clipping from the game, because it was called so much,” Anderson said.

We’ve all seen big-time collisions that were penalized, even though the blow was by a shoulder to the shoulder.

So what are defenders supposed to do?

“We need to teach kids to lower their strike zone,” Anderson said.

With his officials, Anderson reviewed the hit

by Nebraska’s Eric Martin on OSU’s Andrew Hudson last October that resulted in Martin being suspended, even though no penalty was called on the play.

“Kickoffs are a specific play where we’re seeing more and more of these acts,” Anderson said.

“Guys (running) in lanes; targeting a guy, running east-west. Changing direction, leans head, comes in high. We’re going to miss some of these. But this was not only a foul, but a flagrant foul.”

The key term is defen-

seless.

A receiver just before or after trying to catch a pass.

A quarterback in the pocket.

A blindsided player in the open field.

Hit a defenseless player anywhere near the head, and the flag is flying.

2. Holding is misnamed. Holding is not grabbing. Remember the old saying, you could call holding on every play?

Not so. Not in the 21st century.

Holding should be called “restricting.” That’s what officials look for.

Every blocker grabs.

Grab a defender and just hold on, and you’re OK. Grab a defender and restrict him, and the flag should be on its way.

In fact, there are five ways to commit holding.

I Grabbing and restricting.

I Tackling.

I Jerking and pulling the defender back.

I Hooking with an extended arm and restricting.

I Grabbing and twisting.

Officials don’t always watch the blockers to check for holding. In fact, they shouldn’t.

“Don’t watch the offensive blocker,” said NFL line judge Byron Boston, supervisor of officials for the Southland Conference. “The offensive blocker is going to be holding (grabbing). Watch the defender. When we evaluate a game, what we’re looking for is the restriction.”

Here’s one way to keep officials accountable.

You want to call holding? Fine. Call it.

But then you have to note it on your game report and explain why you called it. Which of those five restrictions did you see?

Said Boston, “It’s very important to tell us what it is you saw.”

3. Special-teams coaches should be very aggressive in 2011. A new rule negates roughing the kicker if the perpetrator is blocked into the kicker.

“You’re off the hook,” said Ken Rivera, the Mountain West Conference’s supervisor of officials. “As special teams coach, I’m sending the house.”

Officials expect teams to quit using that spread punt formation that allows rushers easy penetration only to find a wall of three blockers waiting.

Rivera said he thinks officials will interpret the new rule as any contact with a blocker, just before hitting the punter or kicker, frees the rusher from responsibility.

“It’s going to be easier for refs to manage that play,” Rivera said.

4. Offensive pass interference is more difficult to call than defensive pass interference.

Collegiate Sports Officiating grades performance by a variety of measures, including type of penalty.

Last season, the success rate on defensive interference was 96-97 percent. That dropped to 82-83 percent on offensive interference.

Offensive interference can be so questionable, officials don’t even agree when watching replay. In the training video sent out by the national board, a play in the Southern Miss-Louisville game was shown as an example of when to call offensive interference.

But two instructors at the Big 12 clinic disagreed with the video conclusion, saying it wasn’t offensive interference.

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Auburn still under investigation The New York Times is reporting that an NCAA official told Auburn coach Gene Chizik that it is not done investigating the Tigers’ football program and the recruitment of Cam Newton.

The newspaper reported Wednesday that Chizik asked NCAA vice president for enforcement Julie Roe Lach several questions, including why the NCAA had not announced that the Newton investigation was finished, during a presentation at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Fla., last month.

JUDGE DENIES MCADOO’S REQUEST TO REJOIN UNC TEAM A judge denied a request Wednesday by a former North Carolina football player to be reinstated to the team after being declared permanently ineligible for academic misconduct by the NCAA. Durham County Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson denied a petition by Michael McAdoo seeking to compel the university to reinstate him while preventing the NCAA from interfering in that process or punishing the school if he returned.

McAdoo sought the court ruling so that he would be able to return to the football team in time for the start of his senior season this fall.

WEST VIRGINIA OL JENKINS (KNEE) TO MISS SEASON West Virginia left guard Josh Jenkins will miss this season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.

Jenkins was injured in West Virginia’s spring game April 29 and had surgery July 5.

Trainer David Kerns said Wednesday that Jenkins’ medial collateral ligament healed properly, but surgery was needed to stabilize the knee.

Kerns says Jenkins is eligible for a medical hardship waiver and should return for his senior season in 2012.

Jenkins has 24 career starts. He injured his right knee last season, underwent arthroscopic surgery and missed two games.

TEXAS-ARLINGTON EXPECTED TO JOIN WAC Texas-Arlington is expected to become the next member of the Western Athletic Conference.

A vote by the board of the regents for the University of Texas system is scheduled for Thursday.

UTA already has announced plans for an afternoon news conference on campus featuring WAC commissioner Karl Benson.

The affiliation would start with the 2012-13 school year.

NO CHARGES IN SAGGY PANTS

ARREST AT CALIF. AIRPORT Prosecutors said Wednesday they will not file charges against a University of New Mexico football player who was arrested after wearing saggy pants on a plane at San Francisco airport.

The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the June 15 arrest of Deshon Marman and determined criminal charges were not warranted.

“My belief is if we took this into a courtroom with 12 members of our community on our jury, they would tell me, C ` ome on guys, you have more important things to spend your time on,“’ District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. “And I share that view.”

Marman was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, battery of a police officer and obstruction after police say he refused to leave the US Airways flight on the captain’s orders.

OHIO STATE PLAYERS LEFT TO LIVE WITH SANCTIONS Ohio State’s players say they are resigned to make the best of the school’s self-imposed penalties, no matter how hurt or angry some may feel.

Athletic director Gene Smith announced Friday that the university would vacate the 2010 season, including the Sugar Bowl victory.

It also self-imposed a two-year NCAA probation, in addition to suspending six players for the first five games and accepting the resignation of coach Jim Tressel.

All the sanctions resulted from a cashfor-memorabilia scandal that has rocked the program for the past eight months.

The next big date is Aug. 12, when Ohio State meets with the NCAA’s committee on infractions.

That committee could accept the penalties Ohio State placed on itself or could pile on recruiting restrictions, bowl bans, return of bowl money and other stiffer sanctions.

NATE MONTANA PLEADS GUILTY TO RECKLESS DRIVING Joe Montana’s son has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving stemming from a traffic stop in which he declined a breathalyzer test.

Nate Montana was pulled over for going 39 mph in a 25 mph zone in Missoula early June 3.

The 21-year-old University of Montana quarterback was arrested on a first-offense DUI charge after a sheriff’s deputy said he smelled alcohol and that Montana fumbled with his driver’s license. Montana transferred to Montana from Notre Dame after last season.

The Missoulian says Montana pleaded guilty June 23 to the reckless driving charge and paid $435 in fines and court costs. The speeding charge was dropped.

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5. No calls are better than incorrect calls. In the grading system used on officials, incorrect calls cost more than no calls.

A no call could simply be that you didn’t see the infraction.

Or you did see it, but didn’t believe you saw enough elements (go back to the holding) to warrant a call.

But an incorrect call?

Calling holding when there was no holding?

Seeing something that wasn’t there? That’s much worse.

NFL head linesman Mark Hittner said, “A couple of incorrect calls a season knock you out of the playoffs.”

6. Context matters; not all penalties are created equal.

Officials don’t call every penalty they see.

“We don’t call holds that aren’t at the point of attack,” said NFL line judge Mark Perlman.

“Personal fouls, we call anywhere on the field.”

Better for an official to go up to a player after a foul away from the ball and say, hey, I saw that, stay away from that, than throw a flag for an act that had nothing to do with the play.

“A foul called 25 yards away from the ballcarrier, we want to see a huge foul,” said Hittner.

7. Umpires will be staying put.

NFL umpires moved out of the middle of the action and now are in the backfield with the referee.

College umpires thought the same thing would happen to them, but a decision in June has kept them in the vicinity of the middle linebacker.

“No one wanted that,” said the Mountain West’s Rivera.

No official wanted it in the NFL, said Anderson.

The move was not made for safety reasons.

“A few people wanted to get umpires out of the way for pass routes,” Anderson said.

The result was more freedom for receivers, but no watchdog in the middle.

“There’s no defensive holding anymore,” Anderson said, exaggerating only slightly. “That was the tradeoff. They were willing to give that up.”

8. Chop blocks are the most missed call.

Chop blocks are when a blocker goes low on a defender who is already engaged up high by another blocker.

“It’s almost to the point, let’s leave it alone,” Anderson said, meaning just never call it. “Statistically, we’d be better off leaving it alone.”

Anderson said with so many stretch plays in college football, it’s hard for officials to see who has engaged a defender and who hasn’t.

“You don’t want to be guessing,” Hittner said.

“You gotta make sure you can see high contact and the other guy going low.”

Chop blocks are not the most missed call by percentage. “Two years ago, we called illegal contact to the center three times,” Anderson said. “Missed all three.”

9. Officials eavesdrop.

Some coaches alert officials about trick plays or special formations. And some officials try to stay on top of things through espionage.

“If the kicking team is on my sideline, I like to get in their huddle,” said NFL side judge Greg Meyer. “Figure out what they’re doing.”

He didn’t mean brazenly walk into the huddle.

He meant use his status as a striped shirt, with free access to go most

anywhere, as a chance to listen incognito and prepare himself for what comes next.

10. Onside kicks are almost impossible to officiate. I know what you’re thinking; Oklahoma-Oregon.

But after listening to the officials, you understand why it was such chaos up in Eugene.

You don’t understand the replay fiasco, but you understand the confusion on the field.

“You can’t practice ’em,” said Meyer. “No one ever does ’em in scrimmages.”

And sometime check out how the seven officials are aligned on an apparent onside kick. Six out of bounds, two each at the 30-, 35- and 40yard lines to check for offsides, illegal touching and possession.

Only one official back deep.

Meyer’s best advice?

“Stay (back) off the sideline as much as you can, give yourself a chance to rule on the chaos,” Meyer said. “The only way you can handle onside kicks, spend enough time in pre-game to have enough confidence to know what everybody’s doing.”

And take your time.

“You’ll get killed if you rush in there and try to rule on the play. Take care of yourself.”

And if the kicking team tosses a curveball and kicks deep, with six officials from the other 30to 40-yard line?

“Run like hell,” Meyer said. “And you’ll do that, because you’ll be excited it’s not an onside kick.”

Berry Tramel: Berry can be reached at (405) 760-8080 or at btramel@opubco.com. He can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. You can also view his personality page at newsok.com/berrytramel.

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HIGH SCHOOLS When Michael Thomas lines up at cornerback he looks more like a linebacker or a safety.

Thomas’ height, 6-foot, doesn’t look abnormal but his weight, 216 pounds, makes it look like he’s out of position. His highlight tape is filled with big hits that have earned him the nickname “Taser” by the Lawton MacArthur coaching staff.

“He’s an unbelievable tackler,” Lawton Mac head coach Brett Manning said.

“We started calling him “Taser” last year because when he got his hands on somebody they dropped like they had been tased.

They didn’t fall forward, they didn’t spin off. When he got his hands on them

they were dropping right where they were.”

Last season was Thomas’ first year at Lawton. A military kid, he has lived in Louisiana, Arizona and Jacksonville, Fla., before moving to Fort Sill last summer.

Thomas, No. 11 on the Oklahoman’s Super 30 list, arrived at Lawton at the perfect time with the Highlanders in need of a corner heading into last season.

His father, Michael McGruder, is in the Army and serves as a chaplain on the military base seven miles outside of Lawton.

But Thomas didn’t get the physical play that has earned him an offer from Tulsa and interest from several Big 12 schools from his father.

“It’s pretty much the coaches in Florida. They say run hard, hit hard,” Thomas said. “It’s the only way I know how to play now.”

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season, collecting 61 tackles, three interceptions, three pass breakups, one sack and two defensive touchdowns.

Thomas committed to Tulsa in April and will play safety when he steps on campus, but with his size he could shift to outside linebacker.

“The way he’s developing and growing, playing linebacker in college is not out of the question,” Manning said. “He’s got the

NFL

Dez Bryant wants the discussion on his severed relationship with Deion Sanders to go away.

The Cowboys wide receiver and top pick in the 2010 draft talked with The Ben and Skin Show on Dallas radio on Wednesday, and when asked to discuss his relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback, Bryant hoped that he could talk about something else for a change.

“I congratulate Deion on the success he had in his career and I’m very excited about him getting inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Bryant said. “But my focus is on the Cowboys. Whatever is said about that situation, it can be said. I’m done with it. I’m just ready to move on.”

Sanders expressed his frustration over trying to reach out to Bryant in March.

He discussed their relationship again this month in an interview with an Atlanta sports talk radio station, saying the Cowboys have reason to be concerned about the company he keeps and his priorities.

WHO’S NEXT? Tight end isn’t a position a lot of people think of when evaluating impact players, but there is no way this talent can be denied. Find out who is No. 10 in Friday’s Oklahoman.

Super 30 I 11. Michael Thomas, DB, Lawton MacArthur I 12. Casey Curtis, RB, Putnam City I 13. Kevin Peterson, DB, Wagoner I 14. Andrew Long, RB, Southmoore I 15. Victor Williams, DB, Muskogee I 16. Sheldon Wilson, RB, Anadarko I 17. Daniel Burton, OL, Putnam City North I 18. Conner Sherwood, LB, Cascia Hall I 19. Zac Veatch, TE, Broken Arrow I 20. Ronnie Davis, DB, Midwest City I 21. Kason Key, QB, Owasso I 22. Adrian McDonald, ATH, Lawton Eisenhower I 23. Cole Swayze, QB, Purcell I 24. Corben Jones, QB, Yukon I 25. Markus Wakefield, DL, Heritage Hall I 26. Darrack Harger, QB, Sand Springs I 27. Keon Hatcher, WR, Owasso I 28. Brandon Taylor, QB, Mustang I 29. Marc Robinson, LB, Millwood I 30. George Kittle, WR, Norman I Note: Missed a Super 30 story? Catch everything from photos to videos to stories on all the Super 30 players at NewsOK.com/Varsity.

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mentality of a linebacker but he’s playing corner.

“He can do anything they’re going to want him to do. Texas A&M really liked him as a possible outside linebacker.”

Thomas’ versatility, size, and 4.59 speed has given Manning the idea to utilize different defensive schemes to put his talents on display.

“We might be able to shift the safeties over and leave him on one side of the field by himself because he can handle that kind of stuff both in the pass coverage and run support.”

For Thomas’ final season he wants to walk away from Lawton Mac with a 5A state championship after reaching the state semifinal last year.

“We’re going to do whatever it takes to get to that state title,” Thomas said.

“I’m going to be a leader this year. I’m a senior and this is my last year. I’m trying to get a ring. I’m trying to get a championship for this school.”

I School: Lawton MacArthur I Height: 6’0 I Weight: 216 I Position: Cornerback I Offers: Verbal Commitment to Tulsa; received interest from Kansas, Kansas State, TCU, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State

“I think the Dallas Cowboys are more concerned than I am because I’m not losing any sleep by any means. It’s hard to talk to a person when they have millions, man, because there is so much noise in their life.

"Everybody around them is employed and they have ‘yes men.’ You got to start hiring a ‘no man.’

Somebody who is going to tell you no and somebody who is going to tell you the truth, and a lot of these guys don’t.”

Bryant explained that his inner circle is small and that they know he expects of them.

“I know the main guys that I do have around me,” Bryant said. “I’m not going to say any names, but I put them to work. Just know they’re not going to live off of Dez Bryant. I’ve told them to their face, ’If you’re not on what I’m on, and that’s doing everything right, you got to move around. ... We all have to stay focused. And there’s only three of us really. Three of us and another one of my good friends. We are all friends.

There’s only three that are actively working.”

But controversy contin-

ues to follow the former Oklahoma State star.

According to a report on the Dallas Observer’s website, Bryant stood up a New Jersey memorabilia show that he had committed to attend.

Organizers of the Collectors Showcase of America told the Observer that Bryant failed to appearand offered no excuse for his absence.

The Observer reported that Bryant was scheduled to receive approximately $10,000 for two hours of signing his autograph on helmets, photos and footballs.

Instead, he irritated and alienated organizers and fans who purchased tickets to the show, and broke a contract with a veteran liaison.

That deal included, the liaison told the Observer,round-trip flights for Bryant, his adviser (David Wells) and a friend, three hotel rooms in Edison, N.J., an 80-mile limo ride toAtlantic City andtwo hotel rooms there, including a luxury suite.

The liaison claims to be out $7,000 because of Bryant’s actions, the Observer reported.

Steelers’ Harrison to magazine: Goodell a ‘devil’ Heavily fined Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a “crook” and a “devil,” among other insults, in a magazine article.

The 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year hasn’t been shy about ripping the league after he was docked $100,000 for illegal hits last season. In the August issue of Men’s Journal, his rants against Goodell reach another level of wrath.

“If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, I wouldn’t do it,” Harrison told the magazine. “I hate him and will never respect him.”

His other descriptions of the commissioner include an anti-gay slur, “stupid,” “puppet” and “dictator.”

Harrison also criticizes other NFL execs, Patriots-turned-commentators Rodney Harrison and Tedy Bruschi (”clowns”), Houston’s Brian Cushing (”juiced out of his mind”) — and even teammates Rashard Mendenhall and Ben Roethlisberger for their performances in the Super Bowl loss.

Harrison questions whether a black player is punished more for a hard hit on a white player than the opposite.

MARTZ: BEARS COULD BE READY QUICKLY FOR HALL GAME The way Mike Martz sees it, the Chicago Bears could play in the Hall of Fame game on a day’s notice if necessary.

Of course, that’s not realistic and he wouldn’t want to try. But if they absolutely, positively had to?

“If we report to camp and they say, T `omorrow, you’re playing the game,’ that’ll be plenty,” Martz, Chicago’s offensive coordinator, said Wednesday.

The Bears are scheduled to open training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill., late next week and play St. Louis in the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 7.

All that is in doubt at the moment because of the lockout.

Chicago star Devin Hester said he thinks players would need a week-and-ahalf of practice to prepare for the Rams game. Martz wouldn’t say exactly how much time they would need, but he did say they could be ready rather quickly.

METRODOME ROOF UP AGAIN, NEARLY READY FOR VIKINGS The Metrodome has risen again.

Stadium officials and construction workers inflated the Teflon-coated fiberglass ceiling of the iconic stadium Tuesday morning. The work was considered a test, but no problems cropped up so the roof will stay up while the finishing touches are put on a rebuilding project that began in March.

“The inflation went without a hitch.

There doesn’t seem to be any issues, whatsoever,” said Ted Mondale, the chairman of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, the public agency that operates the 29-year-old facility.

The roof was replaced after it collapsed during a December storm, forcing the Vikings to play their final two home games elsewhere.

TEXANS, SAINTS CALL OFF JOINT PRACTICES The Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints will not hold three joint practices leading up to their Aug. 20 preseason games, while they await the end of the lockout.

The teams have practiced together in the previous three training camps, leading up to their preseason game. It’s become a popular event among fans in the cities, separated by only 350 miles.

Last year, the teams practiced in New Orleans before playing at the Superdome.

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Illinois: Tradition restored Third season proved pivotal FROM PAGE 1C

talking about his vision, the role each player would play,” Cardinal said. “He knew more about each player than I ever thought a coach would know. He asked players to trust in him and believe in his vision.”

That ’98 Illinois team wasn’t a national power. The Illini were eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They finished 23-10. But they proved that underdogs can shock the world.

“I loved how he listened to the players,” Cardinal said. “He did a great job of teaching and coaching. But I really liked how he always had time to listen to them, on or off the court. There always seemed to be a partnership with him and his players.”

That partnership was demonstrated the following year when Matt Heldman, the ’98 team captain, died in a car accident. Kruger loaded players on a bus and drove them to Heldman’s hometown for the visitation.

To honor Heldman, Kruger created the Matto Award, which is given each year to the player who best displays hustle. The award has remained under Bill Self and Bruce Weber.

“Lon Kruger is the most professional individual I’ve ever come across,” said Illinois associate athletic director Michael Thomas, who played for Henson. “He brought professionalism and a level of integrity to the program that is second to none.”

The ’98 team didn’t feature a roster full of future NBA players. Bradford, who has played the past 11 years overseas, is the only one to have an extensive pro career. Jerry Hester also played overseas in Poland, Israel, England and Serbia.

“Lou Henson had a great run, but Coach Kruger put them back in the national spotlight,” said Jeff Guin, a student manager at Florida under Kruger who joined his staff as an administrative assistant at Illinois. “After that season, Illinois remained a factor in the national picture.”

The win over Indiana was played on a Tuesday night. The Illini needed No. 11 Purdue to beat No. 10 Michigan State five days later to tie for the Big Ten title.

Kruger invited the entire team over to his house to watch the Boilermakers defeat the Spartans 99-96 in overtime on his big screen TV. “I was more nervous today than at any point during the year,” Kruger was quoted. “Sitting there watching, kind of helpless, I don’t know how fans do it.”

A radio analyst for Illinois games, Hester said Big Ten championship rings inscribed with the words “focus” and “trust” demonstrated how that 1998 team overachieved.

“That was an amazing team, an amazing season,” Hester said. “Doing some radio, fans sometimes will come up and tell me that was one of their favorite teams of all time because of how hard we played. A lot of that was due to how Coach Kruger coached us.”

BY MIKE BALDWIN Staff Writer mbaldwin@opubco.com

Lon Kruger’s basketball teams have the reputation for playing hard regardless of circumstances. That was never more evident than his third season at Illinois.

The lowest seed in the Big Ten Tournament, Illinois upset three nationally ranked teams to reach the finals.

“He got players to buy into the last-chance motivation,” said Rod Cardinal, Illinois’ trainer for nearly 30 years. “We went on a miraculous run.”

Losing five senior starters off a team that tied for the Big Ten title, Kruger faced a rebuilding year in 1998-99.

Illinois finished 3-13 in league play. The Illini were 11-17 heading into the Big Ten Tournament.

The next four days are legendary in Champaign.

Illinois jumped to a 33-11 lead to upset No. 23ranked Minnesota in the opening round.

In the quarterfinals, the Illini dominated No. 17 Indiana, 82-66.

In the semifinals, Illinois upset No. 11 Ohio State, which would play in the Final Four. After the game, Buckeyes coach Jim O’Brien called Illinois the best last-place team in America.

“It’s something you never forget,” said former Illini player Cory Bradford, who has played the past 11 years overseas. “No one expected us to do anything.

Coach Kruger always found a way to motivate you.”

Illini fans knew it was a bridge season. A heralded class of Brian Cook, Frank Williams and Marcus Griffin would arrive the following year to start an eight-year run that included four Big Ten titles and a Final Four appearance under Bill Self and Bruce Weber.

Kruger led Illinois to the second round of the NCAA Tournament three of his four seasons. Even his one “down season” was memorable.

Playing several freshmen, Kruger realized a young team could digest only so much. Before the Big Ten Tournament, he

installed a new offense, allowing players to play a more wide open style.

“Coach Kruger knows how to get the best out of you,” Bradford said. “I wasn’t a shooter until I got to Illinois. I had a decent jump shot. But Coach Kruger was like, ‘This is the Big Ten. You can’t dunk all the time.’”

The Cinderella run ended against No. 2 Michigan State, which also advanced to the Final Four.

“We just ran out of gas,” said Illinois State assistant Rob Judson, an assistant on Kruger’s staff at Illinois.

“But that was a great run with a team that was very young and had been down all season.”

The unexpected run posed challenges. No one, not even Kruger, packed enough clothes for four days.

“We had to scramble to make restaurant reservations,” Cardinal said. “The bus driver had to reschedule plans he’d made with his family. What a memorable run. We’re still the first and only 11th seed to make the championship game.”

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: USA 3, FRANCE 1

Wambach lifts Americans into final

BY NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany — Abby Wambach

sure knows how to deliver.

A goal, a promise and soon, she hopes, a Women’s World Cup title.

The U.S. women had fans on edge once again until Wambach broke a tense tie with her header off a corner kick in the 79th minute Wednesday.

Alex Morgan scored three minutes later to seal a 3-1 semifinal victory over France, and the Americans let loose with a party that carried all the way across the Atlantic Ocean.

Next up, a trip to the World Cup final Sunday in Frankfurt that will be the first for Americans since 1999, when they last won it all. They’ll play Japan, which upset Sweden 3-1 to move one step away from realizing its own dream.

“We’ve achieved part of our goal. We’re in the final,” Wambach said. “We want to complete it. We want to be world champs.”

So do their fans, new and old.

The Americans captivated the crowd back home with their epic, comefrom-behind win over Brazil on Sunday, and a little thing called a workday wasn’t going to deter them. Some fans skipped work while others sneaked peeks at the game in the office. At the Phoenix airport, dozens of fans crowded around TVs to watch the game.

When the final whistle blew, Hollywood celebrities, pro athletes and ordinary folks who didn’t know a free kick from a corner kick just a few days ago flooded Twitter with congratulations. “My heroes. Wambach. Boxx. Rapinoe. Solo. That TEAM! Our team!” actor Tom Hanks tweeted. Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers said, “Awesome job US Women, finish it off Sunday now.”

Wambach and company

The United States’ Abby Wambach scored the key goal in a 3-1 victory over France in the Women’s World Cup semifinals.

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were glad to share the moment.

“These wins, we can’t do it alone. We know a whole nation is cheering us on,” Wambach said.

“We believe in ourselves and we’re in the final. I couldn’t be happier.”

A little relieved, too.

France was the surprise of the tournament, making the semifinals with a creativity and flair that was breathtaking to behold.

And for much of the game, the U.S. couldn’t contain Les Bleues.

“We didn’t play well to-

Sweden’s Sara Thunebro soaks in Wednesday’s semifinal loss to Japan.

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day,” U.S. coach Pia Sundhage said. “However, we find a way to win and that’s a credit to the players’ hearts. That’s what makes it so wonderful to be coach of this team.”

With the U.S. struggling to create opportunities in the middle, Sundhage replaced Carli Lloyd with sparkplug Megan Rapinoe early in the second half, moved Lauren Cheney inside and pulled Wambach back to the midfield.

The difference was noticeable immediately. The Americans were able to

push forward and began threatening French goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz.

Finally, in the 79th, the Americans won a corner kick.

“I told (Cheney) at halftime, ‘Put the ball to the back post, and we’re going to get a goal,’ ” Wambach said.

Cheney delivered the ball perfectly to the far post and, just as Wambach had predicted, she soared over the scrum and pushed the ball past Sapowicz.

“I knew Abby was going

Japan beats Sweden in semifinal

the United States in Sunday’s championship. It’s the first World Cup final for the rising soccer power.

Kawasumi had just played 29 minutes in the tournament before coach Norio Sasaki started her in Japan’s biggest game ever.

Josefine Oqvist scored for Sweden, which allowed three unanswered goals.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Homare Sawa made up for a huge error by scoring the go-ahead goal as Japan advanced to the Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Sweden on Wednesday.

Surprise call-up Nahomi Kawasumi had two goals for Japan, which will face

to beat her,” Cheney said, referring to the French defender who practically mugged Wambach to try and contain her.

Asked how, Cheney said, “Because she’s Abby Wambach.”

Wambach let out a scream and did a sliding sprint into the corner, where she was mobbed by her teammates. It was her third goal of the tournament and 12th of her career, tying fellow American Michelle Akers for third on the all-time World Cup scoring list.

Morgan then put the game out of reach, outracing four defenders and then stutter-stepping in front of the goal, throwing Sapowicz off and leaving the American with a wideopen shot.

“The priority is not to accept another goal,” France coach Bruno Bini said through a translator.

“When that happens, you’ve had it. We conceded another goal and that was it for us.”

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH I Who: United States vs. Japan, I When: 1:45 p.m. Sunday I TV: ESPN (Cox 29)

THIRD-PLACE GAME

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

I Who: France vs. Sweden I When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday I TV: ESPN2 (Cox 28)

WNBA: CHICAGO 72, TULSA 54

Riley has 12 points as Shock falls

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ROSEMONT, Ill. — WNBA scoring leader Sylvia Fowles had 21 points as the Chicago Sky beat Tulsa 72-54 on Wednesday.

Fowles, now averaging 20.4 points per game, added 13 rebounds in front of a franchise-record crowd announced at 13,838 at Allstate Arena.

The loss was the seventh straight for the Shock (1-12) and second for interim

coach Teresa Edwards, who took over July 9 after Nolan Richardson resigned. Jennifer Lacy had 13 points off the bench, while former Oklahoma State standout Andrea Riley added 12 for the Shock.

Chicago (7-7) opened with eight straight points and never trailed on the way to a 21-9 first-quarter lead.

Epiphanny Prince had 11 and reserve Tamera Young added 10 for the Sky.

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Justin Masterson vs. Kevin Correia in Game 1.

Carlos Carrasco vs. Paul Maholm in Game 2.

Josh Tomlin vs. Jeff Karstens or Charlie Morton in Game 3.

Oh, man, that IndiansPirates World Series is going to be something. Book your rooms and rental cars now.

I’m kidding, sort of. I’ll still hold to at least half of my preseason pick for the 2011 World Series: Red Sox over Reds. Boston looks safe but who knows what’s going to happen in the National League Central?

Most would probably pick the Brewers or Cardinals at this point. But the beauty of the current landscape is that the Pirates, a losing proposition since 1992, have a shot not only at their first winning season in 19 years but even a run to the playoffs.

Ditto the Indians, who led the American League Central for most of the first half, and the Diamondbacks, who at this time a year ago were being run by an interim general manager. Just about anything seems possible as teams return to the field for the deciding half of the season.

But no, you probably wouldn’t like Frank McCourt’s chances for an invitation to Bud Selig’s suite at Miller Park.

Despite an embarrassment here or there, the stage has been set for an unpredictable, captivating finish to the season that started in March.

Reliever Daniel McCutchen, who played at Norman High and OU, has been part of a baseball resurgence in Pittsburgh.

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“There’s more competition in every division than I believe we’ve ever had,” Selig said over the All-Star break. “We’ve got surprises in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Arizona, and all of our economic barometers are very strong.”

Few people watch more baseball than Selig. The teams he’s been turning to first this season, he says, are the Indians and Pirates.

They’re among 16 teams within five games of the eight playoff spots. Only an average of 1½ games separate first from second place in the six divisions, with the Phillies’ lead of 3½ games over the Braves the closest thing to a runaway.

Races aren’t the only things that close, either.

Scoring is down for the fifth consecutive season, with pitchers continuing the pattern of success they’ve had since the impacts of testing for performance enhancing drugs began to be felt.

That doesn’t mean it’s become easier to pitch, however.

“You know, it’s never comfortable,” Roy Halladay said. “It’s never comfortable. I can tell you that.”

An average 2011 game has produced 8.4 runs, compared to 9.7 only five years ago. It’s too simple to point to drug testing as the only difference, as there are many factors involved, perhaps the biggest being the deep wave of young pitching that has come in-

to the game.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy rode Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Madison Bumgarner and Brian Wilson all the way to a World Series parade last season.

His set-up men this season have included Dan Runzler, who throws 97 mph.

When Barry Bonds hit his 73 home runs in 2001, no team in the majors produced more than 14 shutouts. Five teams are already in double figures this season, led by the 13 from the Phillies’ celebrated rotation. Seven starters project as 20-game winners, although normal attrition suggests only one or two of them will get there.

McClatchy-Tribune News Service

I 1. Roger Clemens: The Rocket’s fighting for his freedom, not his legacy.

I 2. Ken Williams: While Ozzie Guillen can take com-

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Masterson 7-6) at Baltimore (Guthrie 3-12), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Colon 6-4) at Toronto (Jo-.Reyes 4-7), 6:07 p.m.

Kansas City (Chen 5-2) at Minnesota (Liriano 5-7), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (D.Holland 7-4) at Seattle (Vargas 6-6), 9:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Florida (Ani.Sanchez 6-2) at Chicago Cubs (Garza 4-7), 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee (Gallardo 10-5) at Colorado (Jimenez 4-8), 7:40 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 4-9) at San Diego (Harang 7-2), 9:05 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Results NL All-Stars 5, AL All-Stars 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE

Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Friday’s Games Florida at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 9:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s Results NL All-Stars 5, AL All-Stars 1

AROUND THE MAJORS

Cardinals’ Garcia gets contract extension The St. Louis Cardinals solidified their rotation for the future by signing left-hander Jaime Garcia to a four-year contract extension with club options for a fifth and sixth season.

The 25-year-old Garcia leads the team in victories at the All-Star break, going 9-3 with a 3.23 ERA, and was due to be eligible for arbitration for the first time after the season.

He’s tied for the NL lead with two shutouts and has a major league best 1.14 ERA and 6-1 record at home.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO BASEBALL’S SECOND HALF

I 1. Sandy Alderson: Will the Mets’ GM trade Jose Reyes?

I 2. Albert Pujols: The Cardinals could threaten even the starter-rich Phillies and Giants in the playoffs if he turns back the clock.

I 3. Max Scherzer/Rick Porcello: Justin Verlander needs more help than he got in the first half in Detroit.

I 4. Curtis Granderson: An MVP candidate in the first half, Yankees center fielder can’t let up with Alex Rodriguez’s health in question.

I 5. Brian Wilson: The Giants are all about winning one-run games, and they can afford no gray hairs in The Beard.

I 6. Jake Peavy: He’s feeling as fragile as ever but could help write a good ending to White Sox season.

I 7. Mark Attanasio: Doug Melvin will make the Brewers even tougher if their owner adds to the payroll increase behind the Zack Greinke and Shaun Marcum trades.

I 8. Joe Mauer: Despite all their troubles, the Twins remain close enough to compete in the AL Central, and their second-half history can’t be overlooked.

I 9. Alex Rodriguez/Chipper Jones: Their recoveries from knee surgery could shape races in the AL and NL East.

I 10. Kevin Towers: The Diamondbacks’ GM has reawakened baseball interest in Phoenix, and could swing a blockbuster deal to help his surprising contender.

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fort in the Marlins’ interest in him, Williams is on the hook for a White Sox team that has gone 405-410 over the last five years.

I 3. Albert Pujols: Maybe he should have taken that eight-year, $210-million offer from the Cardinals, if it was on the table in spring training.

I 4. Brian Cashman: The Yankees’ GM looks smart for having opposed the Rafael Soriano signing but can he really keep trusting Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia to get CC Sabathia back into the playoffs?

I 5. Jim Hendry: Unless he’s acting under secret orders from Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts to get a top pick in the 2012 draft, it’s hard to see how the GM survives this many starts from Ramon Ortiz, Rodrigo Lopez and Doug Davis.

I 6. John Mozeliak: This could be the end of the Pujols era, Tony La Russa’s tenure and the Cardinals’ NL Central dominance all wrapped up in one piece.

I 7. Carl Crawford: Jacoby Ellsbury is putting up the kind of numbers that were expected after Crawford got $142 million to jump to the Red sox.

I 8. Zack Greinke: A spring-

training basketball injury set the tone for a 5.45 first-half ERA, but he still has a chance to be a Game 1 starter in October.

I 9. Chris Antonetti/Neal Huntington: The GMs of the Indians and Pirates are first-time buyers in playoff chases.

I 10. Adam Dunn: His historically bad first half never will be forgotten but it’s not too late for him to become beliked, maybe even beloved.

PLAYERS WHO COULD BE TRADED I 1. Heath Bell, Padres: He could be a difference-maker for the Yankees as a setup man or for the Phillies as a closer.

I 2. Carlos Beltran, Mets: Giants were watching him closely at All-Star Game.

I 3. Leo Nunez, Marlins: Like Bell, he could be used as a closer or a setup man.

I 4. Matt Capps, Twins: Helped Twins win a year ago and could help lots of teams again.

I 5. Hiroki Kuroda, Dodgers: Probably the best starting pitcher who is available.

I 6. Edwin Jackson, White Sox: His standing depends

on health of Jake Peavy, John Danks.

I 7. Josh Reddick, Red Sox: Young center fielder who can hit could headline big trade.

I 8. Grant Balfour, Athletics: Everybody is looking for relievers, and he has experience.

I 9. J.J. Hardy, Orioles: Looking for big contract extension, could go at deadline.

I 10. Jonathan Sanchez, Giants: Barry Zito’s reemergence makes him a possible chip in a huge trade.

I 11. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs: Would Angels want him enough to pick up 2012 club option?

I 12. Jeff Francoeur, Royals: Wandering outfielder boosted stock, helped Rangers last year.

I 13. Ivan Rodriguez, Nationals: All-time leader in games caught still can play.

I 14. Dexter Fowler, Rockies: Great looking talent has gone backward, needs fresh start.

I 15. Carlos Quentin, White Sox: Dayan Viciedo puts him and Juan Pierre in play.

With their trade for Francisco Rodriguez, the Milwaukee Brewers now can call on a pair of potential closers. And in a tense ninth-inning situation, it sounds as if either Rodriguez or John Axford could get in the game.

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said both Rodriguez and Axford, the team’s current closer, will get chances to finish games as Milwaukee pushes for the playoffs.

“We’re not going to get involved with the roles at this time,” Melvin said Wednesday. “When you’re a championship club, you need to have everybody pulling together.”

Melvin said he talked to both Rodriguez and Axford in the wake of the trade with the New York Mets, which came together quickly Tuesday and was announced almost immediately after the All-Star Game. The Mets sent Rodriguez and cash to Milwaukee for two players to be named.

Melvin told Axford, who has a 2.83 ERA and 23 saves this season, to “not get nervous” about the addition.

Of course, giving the ball to Rodriguez every night could be costly. Melvin said the Brewers were aware of a clause in Rodriguez’s contract that guarantees him $17.5 million in 2012 if he finishes 55 games this year. The right-hander has finished 34 and is on pace to achieve the mark.

ALDERSON SAYS NO FIRE SALE FOR METS So who’s next? That was the obvious question for the Mets’ Sandy Alderson after the trade.

Carlos Beltran? Jose Reyes? David Wright?

Alderson denied that dealing K-Rod is the start of a fire sale for the Mets, who at 46-45 are holding on in the wildcard race by their fingernails. But the Mets’ GM did say trade talk is heating up with the non-waivers deadline looming July 31, and the temptation to move Beltran could be tough to resist.

“We have had conversations with other clubs about a number of our players,” Alderson said. “Carlos’ situation is well known to all teams, and not surprisingly, there’s been a lot of interest expressed. We have not pursued that interest to any great length at this point.”

BRIEFLY The Cleveland Indians placed struggling starter Mitch Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. ... Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano threw 25 pitches during his second batting practice session since going on the disabled list May 17 because of right elbow inflammation. ...

Baseball’s All-Star Game drew a record-low rating for the second straight year. The National League’s 5-1 win Tuesday on Fox earned a 6.9 rating and 12 share.

FROM WIRE REPORTS

BY PHIL ROGERS, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Tuesday’s All-Star Game NL 5, AL 1 AMERICAN

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Sabathia leads Spahn Award standings With Major League Baseball’s second half set to begin Thursday, Yankees ace CC Sabathia is the front-runner to win this year’s Warren Spahn Award, given to the best left-handed pitcher in the game.

Sabathia’s 13 wins have him slightly ahead of the Phillies’ Cole Hamles. Sabathia is the only pitcher among the current top five who has won the award (2007-2009).

The Spahn Award is named after Oklahoman and Hall of Famer Warren Spahn, who holds the MLB record of 363 wins as a left-handed pitcher.

The award winner is determined based on a pitcher’s

wins, strikeouts and earned run average at the end of the regular season. The award will be presented at the Warren Spahn Award Gala, hosted by Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Rotary Club and the Jim Thorpe Association, in January 2012.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

SPAHN AWARD STANDINGS Name CC Sabathia Cole Hamels Cliff Lee Gio Gonzalez C.J. Wilson

Team Yankees Phillies Phillies A’s Texas

Wins 13 11 9 8 9

Ks 126 121 137 111 117

ERA 2.72 2.32 2.82 2.47 3.20

Pts. 2.33 2.67 3.33 4.67 6.67

Grndrs cf Ellsury cf ACarer ss JhPerlt ss AdGnzl 1b MiCarr 1b MiYong 3b Bautist rf Quentin rf JHmltn lf Joyce lf ABeltre 3b Youkils 3b Cuddyr 1b D.Ortiz dh Konerk ph Cano 2b HKndrc 2b Avila c Wieters c Totals

2B—Y.Molina, P.Sandoval. HR—Ad.Gonzalez, Fielder. SB—R.Weeks, S.Castro 2. CS—Berkman.

2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1

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RWeks 2b BPhllps 2b Beltran dh Ethier ph GSnchz ph Kemp cf AMcCt cf Fielder 1b Votto 1b McCnn c YMolin c Bruce ph Brkmn rf J.Upton rf Monter c Hollidy lf Pence lf Tlwtzk ss SCastro pr Rolen 3b PSndvl 3b Totals

AL .................................... 000 100 000 NL .................................... 000 310 10x

3 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 1 2 1

1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

31 5 9 5

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1 5

E—Bruce, S.Castro. DP—AL 1. LOB—AL 6, NL 3.

IP

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ER

BB

SO

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 ⁄3 1 ⁄3

0 1 0 3 2 1 2 0 0

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0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 1

2 12⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 12⁄3 1 ⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 2 ⁄3

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Weaver Robertson Pineda C.Wilson L Walden C.Perez League Ogando G.Gonzalez NL

Halladay Cl.Lee Clippard W Kershaw Jurrjens H Kimbrel H Venters H.Bell Hanrahan Br.Wilson S

PB—Wieters.

Umpires—Home, Dale Scott;First, Jerry Layne;Second, Hunter Wendelstedt;Third, Dan Iassogna;Right, Chris Guccione;Left, Ed Hickox.

T—2:50. A—47,994 (48,633).

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OGA STATE AMATEUR

Boaz advances to semifinal round

BY KYLE FREDRICKSON Tulsa World

TULSA — As Stephen Carney and Bryan Boaz entered a sudden-death playoff hole at MeadowBrook Country Club on Wednesday, it was hard not to imagine the flashbacks — two 10-year-old kids running wild at the course, knee deep in water,

taking golf balls from the lake.

Because in the early 2000s on a summer afternoon, that is likely where Carney and Boaz could be found, making childhood memories together at the same course where they battled for a spot in the Oklahoma Golf Amateur Championships semifinals.

This time around, there was no goofing off, as Boaz won the match on hole No. 19 after a round of near perfect golf. Although individual scores are not officially kept in match play, the golfers said no bogeys were recorded and they were both 7-under after 18 holes.

“I just had to stop and breath during the round

because I was getting a little wound up out there,” Carney said. “I don’t what to say.”

Boaz will be challenging for a spot in the finals against Cameron Meyers of Edmond.

In the other semifinal, Nick Lees of Tulsa will face Casey Fernandez of McAlester.

Needles are at center of Clemens case

BY NEDRA PICKLER AND MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors said Wednesday that needles and cotton balls Roger Clemens’ former trainer says he used to inject the star pitcher tested positive for Clemens’ DNA and anabolic steroids — evidence the defense said was faked.

Assistant U.S. attorney Steven Durham revealed the results during opening arguments in Clemens’ trial on charges of lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs. Clemens’ attorney Rusty Hardin responded that he won’t dispute the needles contain Clemens’ DNA and steroids, but accused the trainer Brian McNamee of “mixing” it up.

“He manufactured this stuff,” Hardin told jurors.

“Roger Clemens’ only crime was having the poor judgment to stay connected with Brian McNamee.”

Hardin said steroids would have been so “incredibly inconsistent with his career and beliefs that there’s no way he would have done it.”

Clemens has said that the only things McNamee ever injected him with were the common local anesthetic lidocaine for his joints and vitamin B-12 to ward off flu viruses and stay healthy. But Durham said neither substance was

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Mohammed shows his support for NBA workers The Thunder’s Nazr Mohammed spoke out on Twitter Tuesday in the wake of a report that the Charlotte Bobcats are laying off employees because of the NBA lockout.

“Everybody wants loyalty from the athletes in sports but no one says anything when teams don’t show any,” Mohammed tweeted.

“Team trade players and uproot their families. People are losing their jobs bcuz of lockouts. But when a player chooses to sign somewhere else then he’s not loyal.

Teams r firing people & not renewing contracts becuz of a lockout, that they imposed. Is that loyal?

“These people have families & bills too. It’s not just about the athletes. The only loyal people in sports are the fans for the most part.

If u want loyalty then 1st u must show some loyalty.

The lockout should be between the athletes and ownership. It’s already sad that fans & other entities are going to suffer but

Nazr Mohammed loyalty needs to be shown to someone. Firing people who were doing a good job to save money during a lockout u imposed is not cool.”

In response to a fan’s tweet that Oklahoma City and the Thunder’s ownership wants Mohammed here, Mohammed responded, “this is not about me.

I’m happy w/ our organization. I love my teammates & fans. I’ve been around long enuf 2 know the business.”

FROM STAFF REPORTS

NBA NOTEBOOK

Union memo supports players going overseas

Attorneys for Roger Clemens Rusty Hardin, left, and Michael Attanasio,leave federal court on Wednesday.

AP PHOTO

found on the needles or cotton swabbed with his blood stains.

Hardin told the jury that the government is “horribly wrong” in charging his client with perjury, false statements and obstruction of Congress. Clad in a dark suit, Clemens watched silently from the defense table with a clenched jaw.

“There was a rush to judgment on Roger that has made it impossible for him to be fairly heard until he got here,” Hardin said in the federal courthouse just a couple blocks from the congressional hearing room where he testified three years ago.

“It’s a fact of life that sometimes when people reach the mountain, there is an unwillingness to give them equal consideration when people come down on them,” Hardin said.

“And that’s what happened with Roger.”

Hardin showed the jury an enlarged photo of the country with all the sites where federal agents investigated the case. He said it involved 103 law enforcement officers, five attorneys, 229 investigation reports and 72 investigation locations across the continental United States, Germany and Puerto Rico.

“They still didn’t find anything to connect him

with steroids except Brian McNamee,” Hardin said.

Durham, however, said that about 45 witnesses, including several of Clemens’ former teammates, will help make the case that Clemens used anabolic steroids and human growth hormone. When Clemens denied the use under oath before a House panel in 2008, Durham said, “It was false and he knew it was false.”

Hardin argued that the government’s case essentially rises and falls with McNamee, who the lawyer said has lied repeatedly.

“He’s still lying,” Hardin said.

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OSU has proved its mettle on road

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he biggest hurdle for Oklahoma State football in 2011 clearly is its schedule. The Cowboys play six road games, and four are in traditionally tough locales or top-flight teams: Texas A&M, Missouri, Texas and Texas Tech. State also goes to Tulsa and Iowa State.

It’s a tough go. A&M and Missouri figure to be top-15 teams in the preseason, and while Tech and Texas were down from their standards last season, they’re still not easy places to play.

And yet, count out OSU at your own risk.

The Cowboys, who not so long ago were awful on the road, are 8-1 in true road games the last two years. That’s right; 8-1.

The Cowboys have lost only in Norman, 27-0 in 2009. In ’09, they won in College Station, Waco and Ames. In ’10, they won in Lafayette, La.; Lubbock; Manhattan; Austin; and Lawrence. So it’s not a gauntlet for the ages, but the Cowboys have won in every Big 12 stadium the last two years except OU, Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri, and they won at CU and Mizzou in 2008. And nobody wins in Norman.

So 8-1 is outstanding any way you slice it. Let’s slice it this way. How does OSU’s road record the last two years stack up nationally? Let’s do this by conference.

I Big 12: OSU 8-1. Texas is 8-1. Missouri 5-3. A&M 4-4. OU 3-5.

I SEC: Alabama 7-2.

Florida 6-2. Auburn 5-3.

LSU 5-4. Georgia 4-6.

Arkansas 3-5.

I Big Ten: Nebraska 8-2. Ohio State 6-2. Wis-

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

SPORTS

The leader of the NBA Players’ Association is expressing his support for playing overseas during the lockout.

In a memo sent to the players on Tuesday night and obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday, Billy Hunter says the union supports all players “who are taking steps to continue to earn a living, stay in peak competitive shape, and play the game that we love while the unfortunate league-imposed lockout is in place.”

New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams is working on a deal with Turkish team Besiktas, and Kevin Durant of the Thunder and Amare Stoudemire of the New York Knicks have mentioned the possibility of playing overseas if the NBA lockout drags on.

The New York Times was the first to report on the union memo.

DEAL TO SELL 76ERS DONE The Philadelphia 76ers have been sold to New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris, ending Comcast-Spectacor’s 15-year run of ownership that included a trip to the NBA Finals.

The tentative deal, which does not include ownership of their building, the Wells Fargo Center, must be approved by the NBA. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal Wednesday comes with the league in the midst of a lockout. The start of the 2011-12 season in October is in jeopardy.

“We are honored to have the opportunity to be affiliated with this storied franchise,” Harris said in a statement. “As a basketball fan who attended college in Philadelphia, and with family roots here, I have always felt a strong connection to this City and the 76ers.”

The new ownership also includes David Blitzer, a senior managing director of The Blackstone Group, along with other members of the investor group Art Wrubel and Jason Levien.

The deal is expected to close later this year.

BRIEFLY The Indiana Pacers have hired Brian Shaw as their assistant head coach and retained Dan Burke from the previous staff. ... Turner Sports executive Christina Miller has been hired as the general manager of NBA Digital.

FROM WIRE REPORTS

Olympics already on the mind of Colangelo

BY BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

Brandon Weeden, right, Josh Cooper and Oklahoma State won at Texas last season.

PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE

consin 7-3. Penn State 5-3. Michigan State 6-4.

I ACC: Virginia Tech 8-1. Georgia Tech 7-4.

Florida State 6-5. Clemson 3-7.

I Big East: Cincinnati 7-4. Pitt 6-5. West Virginia 5-5. Connecticut 5-7.

I Pac-12: Oregon 9-2.

Southern Cal 8-4. Stanford 6-4. Oregon State 5-7.

I Independents: Notre Dame 3-4.

That’s not every majorconference team, but it’s the big boys. The teams that have had success one

year or the other or both.

Or the traditional powers.

And look at the numbers. In the last two college football seasons, the teams with the best road record are OSU, Texas and Virginia Tech, all at 8-1.

And Texas didn’t have to play in Norman.

I’m not saying OSU has been the nation’s best road team. That distinction probably goes to Alabama, which is 7-2 the last two years on the road, winning at Kentucky, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Auburn, Duke, Arkansas and Tennessee, losing at

LSU and South Carolina.

Or Florida, which is 6-2, winning at Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, losing at Alabama and Florida State.

But still. The Cowboys are in the discussion.

Their road record — heck, their road performance – is sublime. OSU is well drilled in taking on their tough road games of 2011.

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With training camp less than a year away and no guarantee of games before then, Jerry Colangelo is ready to start finding out who wants to play on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

USA Basketball’s chairman said he plans to start contacting candidates “soon, within the next month” to gauge their interest in going to London.

“Just to make contact with all of the people on our list, give them a whole picture of what is coming,” Colangelo told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “Basically to get a read from them as to what their interests and intentions are in advance.”

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and the rest of the 2008 gold medalists all committed to returning to the program through 2012, but Colangelo realizes that “circumstances have changed for some of the players who were on the Olympic team.”

So some of those spots — perhaps even half — will be filled by holdovers from last year’s world championship team. By winning that tournament, the U.S. automatically qualified for London, sparing the Americans having to qualify this summer without locked-out NBA players.

“That was our priority

and it happened, and thank goodness with kind of the sky falling,” Colangelo said, referring to the league’s uncertain labor situation.

Colangelo is using the time off to prepare for next summer. He recently returned from a trip to London to look at the setup, and is making plans for training camp and exhibition games.

The roster of 12 players plus alternates has to be selected June 18, potentially before the NBA Finals — if there are any — are over.

Training camp would open around July 4 for the July 27 start of the Olympics.

The current U.S. roster is about 30 players, but Colangelo said there are truly closer to 18 candidates for London. Referring to the roster from Beijing, he said “three or four of those spots are vulnerable,” but then named seven players from 2010 who would immediately be leading contenders for spots: The Thunder’s Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler, Lamar Odom and Chauncey Billups.

He also hinted that Rookie of the Year and former OU and OCS standout Blake Griffin could be added to the roster, so realistically the Olympic roster will be a mixture of the past two U.S. teams.

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BASKETBALL

WNBA Standings Western Conference W

Minnesota................................

San Antonio .............................

Phoenix ....................................

Seattle .....................................

Los Angeles .............................

Tulsa ........................................

L

Pct GB

7 3 7 3 8 4 6 4 4 6 1 11

.700 — .700 — .667 — .600 1 .400 3 .083 7

Eastern Conference W

L

Pct GB

Indiana ....................................... 9 Connecticut................................ 6 New York ................................... 7 Chicago ...................................... 6 Atlanta....................................... 3 Washington ............................... 2 Wednesday’s Games New York 91, Atlanta 69 Chicago 72, Tulsa 54 Phoenix 112, Minnesota 105 Indiana 90, Connecticut 78 Thursday’s Game Seattle at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Friday’s Games Minnesota at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Connecticut at New York, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Tulsa, 7 p.m.

Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Tuesday’s Results Seattle 79, Washington 71 Los Angeles 84, San Antonio 74

3 4 5 7 8 8

.750 — .600 2 .583 2 .462 31⁄2 .273 51⁄2 .200 6

BASEBALL

PCL Standings American Conference North Division

W

Omaha (Royals) ...................... 50 Memphis (Cardinals) .............. 48 Nashville (Brewers) ................ 41 Iowa (Cubs) ............................. 41 South Division W

Round Rock (Rangers) ..........

Albuquerque (Dodgers) ........

New Orleans (Marlins) .........

Oklahoma City (Astros).......

52 47 44 39

L Pct. GB

41 42 49 50

.549 — .533 11⁄2 .456 81⁄2 .451 9

L Pct.

38 43 47 52

GB

.578 — .522 5 .484 81⁄2 .429 131⁄2

Pacific Conference North Division

W

L Pct.

Reno (Diamondbacks)........... 53 Tacoma (Mariners)................ 44 Colorado Springs (Rockies)... 41 Salt Lake (Angels) ................ 39 South Division

36 47 49 52

Sacramento (Athletics) ........

Las Vegas (Blue Jays)...........

Tucson (Padres) ....................

Fresno (Giants) .....................

36 44 45 52

W

54 46 45 39

GB

.596 — .484 10 .456 121⁄2 .429 15

L Pct.

GB

.600 — .511 8 .500 9 .429 151⁄2

Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games Las Vegas at Tucson, 3:05 p.m.

Albuquerque at Nashville, 5:05 p.m., 1st game Round Rock at Memphis, 7:05 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Iowa, 7:05 p.m.

New Orleans at Omaha, 7:05 p.m.

Albuquerque at Nashville, 8:35 p.m., 2nd game Fresno at Sacramento, 9:05 p.m.

Colorado Springs at Reno, 9:05 p.m.

Salt Lake at Tacoma, 9:05 p.m.

Monday’s Results No games scheduled

Texas League

SPORTS/SCOREBOARD

Southwind, Memphis, Tenn. (Harrison Frazar) June 16-19 — U.S. Open, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Md. (Rory McIlroy) June 23-26 — Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Hartford, Conn. (Fredrik Jacobson) June 30-July 3 — AT&T National, Aronomink GC, Newton Square, Pa. (Nick Watney) July 7-10 — John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill. (Steve Stricker) July 14-17 — British Open, Royal St. George’s, Sandwich, England July 14-17 — Viking Classic, Annandale GC, Madison, Miss.

July 21-24 — RBC Canadian Open, Shaughnessy G&CC, Vancouver, British Columbia July 28-31 — The Greenbrier Classic, The Old White Course, Greenbrier, W.Va. Aug. 4-7 — WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone CC (South Course), Akron, Ohio Aug. 4-7 — Reno-Tahoe Open, Montreaux Golf & CC, Reno, Nev. Aug. 11-14 — PGA Championship, Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands Course), Johns Creek, Ga. Aug. 18-21 — Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, N.C. Aug. 25-28 — The Barclays, Plainfield CC, Edison, N.J. Sept. 2-5 — Deutsche Bank Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.

Sept. 15-18 — BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf & CC (Dubsdread Course), Lemont, Ill. Sept. 22-25 — Tour Championship, East Lake GC, Atlanta Sept. 29-Oct. 2 — Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas Oct. 6-9 — Frys.com Open, CordeValle GC, San Martin, Calif.

Oct. 13-16 — The McGladrey Classic, Sea Island Resort (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga. Oct. 20-23 — Children’s Miracle Network Classic, Walt Disney World Resort (Magnolia, Palm), Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 27-30 — CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, The Mines Resort & GC, Selangor, Malaysia Nov. 3-6 — WGC-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International GC, Shanghai

14. Sebastien Hinault, France, AG2R La Mondiale, same time.

15. Gianni Meersman, Belgium, Francaise des Jeux, same time.

16. Jurgen Roelandts, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, same time.

17. Pablo Urtasun, Spain, Euskaltel-Euskadi, same time.

18. Mark Renshaw, Australia, HTC-Highroad, same time.

19. Rob Ruijgh, Netherlands, VacansoleilDCM, same time.

20. Tomas Vaitkus, Lithuania, Astana, same time.

Also 29. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Leopard-Trek, same time.

35. Christian Vande Velde, United States, Garmin-Cervelo, same time.

36. Tony Martin, Germany, HTC-Highroad, same time.

39. Peter Velits, Slovakia, HTC-Highroad, same time.

47. Alberto Contador, Spain, Saxo Bank Sungard, same time.

49. Tom Danielson, United States, GarminCervelo, same time.

50. Cadel Evans, Australia, BMC, same time.

55. George Hincapie, United States, BMC, same time.

66. Philippe Gilbert, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, same time.

75. Thomas Voeckler, France, Europcar, same time.

82. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Leopard-Trek, same time.

86. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, RadioShack, same time.

95. Luis Leon Sanchez, Spain, Rabobank, same time.

96. Levi Leipheimer, United States, RadioShack, same time.

124. Brent Bookwalter, United States, BMC, same time.

144. Tejay Van Garderen, United States, HTC-Highroad, 5:03 behind.

171. Danny Pate, United States, HTCHighroad, 5:43.

Champions

(After 11 stages) 1. Thomas Voeckler, France, Europcar, 45 hours, 52 minutes, 39 seconds.

2. Luis Leon Sanchez, Spain, Rabobank, 1 minute, 49 seconds behind.

3. Cadel Evans, Australia, BMC, 2:26.

4. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Leopard-Trek, 2:29.

5. Andy Schleck, Luxembourg, Leopard-Trek, 2:37.

6. Tony Martin, Germany, HTC-Highroad, 2:38.

7. Peter Velits, Slovakia, HTC-Highroad, same time.

8. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, RadioShack, 2:43.

9. Philippe Gilbert, Belgium, Omega Pharma-Lotto, 2:55.

10. Jakob Fuglsang, Denmark, Leopard-Trek, 3:08.

11. Ivan Basso, Italy, Liquigas-Cannondale, 3:36.

12. Damiano Cunego, Italy, Lampre-ISD, 3:37.

13. Nicolas Roche, Ireland, AG2R La Mondiale, 3:45.

14. Kevin De Weert, Belgium, Quick Step, 3:47.

15. Robert Gesink, Netherlands, Rabobank, 4:01.

16. Alberto Contador, Spain, Saxo Bank Sungard, 4:07.

17. Tom Danielson, United States, GarminCervelo, 4:22.

18. Rein Taaramae, Estonia, Cofidis, 4:52.

19. Christian Vande Velde, United States, Garmin-Cervelo, 4:53.

20. Samuel Sanchez, Spain, EuskaltelEuskadi, 5:01.

Also 35. Levi Leipheimer, United States, RadioShack, 7:16.

48. George Hincapie, United States, BMC, 14:53.

52. Tejay Van Garderen, United States, HTC-Highroad, 20:19.

137. Brent Bookwalter, United States, BMC, 53:50.

150. Tyler Farrar, United States, GarminCervelo, 1:01:32.

163. Danny Pate, United States, HTCHighroad, 1:07:50.

Schedule and Winners Feb. 11-13 — Allianz Championship (Tom Lehman) Feb. 18-20 — The ACE Group Classic (Bernhard Langer) March 11-13 — Toshiba Classic (Nick Price) April 1-3 — Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (Tom Lehman) April 15-17 — Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, TPC Tampa Bay, Lutz, Fla. (John Cook) April 22-24 — Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, Savannah Harbor Golf Resort, Savannah, Ga. (David Eger and Mark McNulty) May 5-8 — Regions Tradition, Shoal Creek,, Birmingham, Ala. (Tom Lehman) May 26-29 — Senior PGA Championship, Valhalla GC, Louisville, Ky. (Tom Watson) June 3-5 — Principal Charity Classic, Glen Oaks CC, West Des Moines, Iowa. (Bob Gilder) June 10-12 — Greater Hickory Classic, Rock Barn G&S, Conover, N.C. (Mark Wiebe) June 24-26 — Dicks’ Sporting Goods Open, En-Joie GC,, Endicott, N.Y. (John Huston) July 1-3 — Montreal Classic, Club de Golf Fontainebleau. (John Cook) July 8-10 — First Tee Open, Del Monte GC, Pebble Beach, Calif. (Jeff Sluman) July 21-24 — Senior British Open, Walton Heath GC, Surrey, England.

July 28-31 — U.S. Senior Open, Inverness GC, Toledo, Ohio.

Aug. 5-7 — 3M Championship, TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn.

Aug. 18-21 — Constellation Energy Senior Players Championships, Westchester CC-West, Harrison, N.Y. Aug. 26-28 — Boeing Classic, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie, Wash.

Sept. 16-18 — Songdo Championship, Jack Nicklaus GC Korea, Songdo City, South Korea.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — SAS Championship, Prestonwood CC, , Cary, N.C.

Standings North Division

W

L Pct. GB

x-Arkansas (Angels) ............... 11 7 .611 — Tulsa (Rockies) ....................... 8 10 .444 3 Northwest Arkansas (Royals) 7 11 .389 4 Springfield (Cardinals)............ 7 11 .389 4 South Division W

L Pct. GB

x-San Antonio (Padres) .......... 13 5 .722 — Frisco (Rangers) ...................... 11 7 .611 2 Corpus Christi (Astros)........... 8 10 .444 5 Midland (Athletics)................. 7 11 .389 6

x-clinched first half Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games Corpus Christi at Frisco, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Midland, 7 p.m.

Springfield at Northwest Arkansas, 7 p.m.

Arkansas at Tulsa, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s Results San Antonio 8, Tulsa 4 Corpus Christi 7, Northwest Arkansas 3 Springfield 13, Midland 3 Frisco 3, Arkansas 2

OK Kids Wednesday’s Results MIDGETS At Poteau Kingfisher 11, Elk City 8 Weatherford 10, Poteau 9 Durant 17, Shawnee 1 Holdenville 11, Tushka 1

Tuesday’s Results PREPS At McLoud Wister 8, Noble 6 PEE WEE At Weatherford Dale 2, Morrison 1 Coleman 3, Stilwell 0 Poteau 6, Madill 0 Clinton 8, Weatherford 1 MIDGETS At Poteau Durant 12, Elk City 3 Shawnee 5, Kignfisher 4 Holdenville 5, Weatherford 2 Tushka 11, Poteau 3

GOLF

Wednesday’s Results Amateur 2011 State Championship At Broken Arrow Meadowbrook CC Round of 16 Stephen Carney, Tulsa, Okla. (1) def. Cole Wiederkehr, Norman, Okla. (48), 3 and 2 Bryan Boaz, Tulsa, Okla. (9) def. Tate Williamson, Tulsa, Okla. (57), 3 and 2 Cameron Meyers, Edmond, Okla. (4) def.

Justin Jang, Norman, Okla. (13), 3 and 2 Michael Hughett, Owasso, Okla. (37) def.

Daniel Funk, Tulsa, Okla. (12), 1 up Levi Molini, Owasso, Okla. (18) def. Hayden Wood, Edmond , Okla. (34), 4 and 3 Nick Lees, Tulsa, Okla. (26) def. Jack Kasting, Jenks, Okla. (23), 1 up Taylor Moore, Edmond, Oklahoma (46) def.

Jacob Bartel, Sallisaw, Oklahoma (35), 1 up Casey Fernandez, Mcalester , Oklahoma (22) def. Travis Keeley, Norman, Okla. (27), 3 and 1 Quarterfinals Bryan Boaz, Tulsa, Okla. (9) def. Stephen Carney, Tulsa, Okla. (1), 19 holes Cameron Meyers, Edmond, Okla. (4) def.

Michael Hughett, Owasso, Okla. (37), 1 up Nick Lees, Tulsa, Okla. (26) def. Levi Molini, Owasso, Okla. (18), 3 and 2 Casey Fernandez, Mcalester , Oklahoma (22) def. Taylor Moore, Edmond, Oklahoma (46), 1 up

South Central PGA Match Play Championship At Broken Arrow Forest Ridge GC Quarterfinals Tim Graves, Oklahoma City, OK, Coffee Creek GC, Brian Soerensen, Edmond, OK, Kickingbird GC, Soerensen Won 3 & 2 Bruce Baxley, Searcy, AR, Searcy, Kyle Flinton, Edmond Oklahoma, Quail Creek G & CC, Flinton Won 8 & 6 Cary Cozby, Wichita, KS, Wichita, Mark Fuller, Edmond, OK, Oak Tree GC, Fuller Won 3 &2 Tim Fleming, Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Golf & CC, Shannon Friday, Edmond, OK, Lincoln Park Golf Course, Fleming Won 1 up Semifinals Mark Fuller, Edmond, OK, Oak Tree GC, Brian Soerensen, Edmond, OK, Kickingbird GC, Fuller Won 8 & 6 Tim Fleming, Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Golf & CC, Kyle Flinton, Edmond Oklahoma, Quail Creek G & CC, Fleming Won 6 & 5 Final Round Tim Fleming, Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Golf & CC, Mark Fuller, Edmond, OK, Oak Tree GC, Fleming Won 3 & 2

Tour Schedule PGA Schedule and Winners March 17-20 — Transitions Championship (Gary Woodland) March 24-27 — Arnold Palmer Invitational (Martin Laird) March 31-April 3 — Shell Houston Open (Phil Mickelson) April 7-10 — Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC, Augusta, Ga. (Charl Schwartzel) April 14-17 — Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio (Brendan Steele) April 21-24 — The Heritage, Harbourtown Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Brandt Snedeker) April 28-May 1 — Zurich Classic, TPC Louisiana, New Orleans May 5-8 — Wells Fargo Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C. (Bubba Watson) May 12-15 — The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (K.J. Choi) May 19-22 — Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas (David Toms) May 26-29 — HP Byron Nelson Championship, TPC Four Seasons Resort, Las Colinas, Texas (Keegan Bradley) June 2-5 — Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio (Steve Stricker) June 9-12 — FedEx St. Jude Classic, TPC

AUTO RACING

NASCAR-Sprint Cup NEXTEL Cup Series Schedule and Winners Feb. 12 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kurt Busch) Feb. 17 — x-Gatorade Duel 1, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kurt Busch) Feb. 17 — x-Gatorade Duel 2, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Burton) Feb. 20 — Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Trevor Bayne) Feb. 27 — Subway Fresh Fit 500, Avondale, Ariz. (Jeff Gordon) March 6 — Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas (Carl Edwards) March 20 — Jeff Byrd 500, Bristol, Tenn.

(Kyle Busch) March 27 — Auto Club 400, Fontana, Calif.

(Kevin Harvick) April 3 — Goody’s Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. (Kevin Harvick) April 9 — Samsung Mobile 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Matt Kenseth) April 17 — Aaron’s 499, Talladega, Ala. (Jimmie Johnson) April 30 — Crown Royal 400, Richmond, Va. (Kyle Busch) May 7 — Showtime Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. (Regan Smith) May 15 — Dover (Del.) 400 (Matt Kenseth) May 21 — x-Sprint Showdown, Concord, N.C. (Carl Edwards) May 21 — x-All-Star Challenge, Concord, N.C. (David Ragan) May 29 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. (Kevin Harvick) June 5 — Kansas Speedway 400, Kansas City, Kan. (Brad Keselowski) June 12 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. (Jeff Gordon) June 19 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Denny Hamlin) June 26 — Toyota/Savemart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (Kurt Busch) July 2 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach, Fla.( David Ragan) July 9 — Kentucky 400, Sparta, Ky. (Kyle Busch) July 17 — LENOX Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. July 31 — Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Aug. 7 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 14 — Helluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 21 — CARFAX 400, Brooklyn, Mich.

Aug. 27 — Irwin Tools 500, Bristol, Tenn.

Sept. 4 — Labor Day Classic 500, Hampton, Ga. Sept. 10 — One Last Race to Make the Chase 400, Richmond, Va. Sept. 18 — LifeLock.com 400, Joliet, Ill. Sept. 25 — SYLVANIA 300, Loudon, N.H. Oct. 2 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 9 — Kansas 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 15 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 23 — Talladega 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 30 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Martinsville, Va. Nov. 6 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 13 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz.

Nov. 20 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla.

SOCCER

2011 Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals Saturday’s Games At Leverkusen, Germany England 1, France 1 (France wins 4-3 on penalty kicks) At Wolfsburg, Germany Japan 1, Germany 0, OT Sunday’s Games At Augsburg, Germany Sweden 3, Australia 1 At Dresden, Germany United States 2, Brazil 2 (US wins 5-3 on penalty kicks)

Semifinals Wednesday’s Games At Moenchengladbach, Germany United States 3, France 1 At Frankfurt Japan 3, Sweden 1

Third Place Saturday, July 16 At Sinsheim, Germany France vs. Sweden, 10:30 a.m.

Championship Sunday, July 17 At Frankfurt United States vs. Japan, 1:45 p.m.

CYCLING

Wednesday’s Results Tour de France At Carmaux, France 11th Stage A 104.1-mile ride in the rain from Blaye-les-Mines to Lavaur, with a couple of minor hills but no major difficulties 1. Mark Cavendish, Britain, HTC-Highroad, 3 hours, 46 minutes, 7 seconds.

2. Andre Greipel, Germany, Omega PharmaLotto, same time.

3. Tyler Farrar, United States, GarminCervelo, same time.

4. Denis Galimzyanov, Russia, Katusha, same time.

5. Edvald Boasson Hagen, Norway, Sky Procycling, same time.

6. Romain Feillu, France, Vacansoleil-DCM, same time.

7. Jose Joaquin Rojas, Spain, Movistar, same time.

8. Sebastien Turgot, France, Europcar, same time.

9. Francisco Ventoso, Spain, Movistar, same time.

10. William Bonnet, France, Francaise des Jeux, same time.

11. Arnold Jeannesson, France, Francaise des Jeux, same time.

12. Gerald Ciolek, Germany, Quick Step, same time.

13. Anthony Delaplace, France, Saur-Sojasun, same time.

Overall Standings

Stages-Winners July 2 — Stage 1: Passage du Gois La Barre-de-Monts—Mont des Alouettes Les Herbiers, flat, 191.5 kilometers (119 miles) (Stage: Philippe Gilbert, Belgium;Yellow Jersey: Gilbert) July 3 — Stage 2: Les Essarts, team time trial, 23 (14.3) July 4 — Stage 3: Olonne-sur-Mer—Redon, flat, 198 (123.0) (Tyler Farrar, United States;Hushovd) July 5 — Stage 4: Lorient—Mur de Bretagne, flat, 172.5 (107.2) (Cadel Evans, Australia;Hushovd) July 6 — Stage 5: Carhaix—Cap Frehel, flat, 164.5 (102.2) (Mark Cavendish, Britain;Hushovd) July 7 — Stage 6: Dinan—Lisieux, flat, 226.5 (140.7) (Edvald Boasson Hagen, Norway;Hushovd) July 8 — Stage 7: Le Mans—Chateauroux, flat, 218 (135.5) (Cavendish;Hushovd) July 9 — Stage 8: Aigurande—Super-Besse Sancy, medium mountain, 189 (117.4) (Rui Alberto Costa, Portugal;Hushovd) July 10 — Stage 9: Issoire—Saint-Flour, medium mountain, 208 (129.2) (Luis Leon Sanchez, Spain;Thomas Voeckler, France) July 11 — Rest day in Le Lioran Cantal.

July 12 — Stage 10: Aurillac—Carmaux, flat, 158 (98.2) (Andre Greipel, Germany; Voeckler) July 13 — Stage 11: Blaye-les-Mines— Lavaur, flat, 167.5 (104.1) (Cavendish; Voeckler) July 14 — Stage 12: Cugnaux—Luz-Ardiden, high mountain, 211 (131.1) July 15 — Stage 13: Pau—Lourdes, high mountain, 152.5 (94.8) July 16 — Stage 14: Saint-Gaudens—Plateau de Beille, high mountain, 168.5 (104.7) July 17 — Stage 15: Limoux—Montpellier, flat, 192.5 (119.6) July 18 — Rest day in the Drome region.

July 19 — Stage 16: Saint-Paul-TroisChateaux—Gap, medium mountain, 162.5 (101) July 20 — Stage 17: Gap—Pinerolo, Italy, high mountain, 179 (111.2) July 21 — Stage 18: Pinerolo—Galibier Serre-Chevalier, high mountain, 200.5 (124.6) July 22 — Stage 19: Modane Valfrejus—Alped’Huez, high mountain, 109.5 (68.0) July 23 — Stage 20: Grenoble, individual time trial, 42.5 (26.4) July 24 — Stage 21: Creteil—Paris ChampsElysees, flat, 95 (59) Total — 3,430 (2,131.2)

TRANSACTIONS Wednesday’s Deals BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed RHP Mitch Talbot on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Ezequiel Carrera from Columbus (IL).

NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with RHP Reinier Casanova and assigned him to the GCL Yankees.

National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Jaime Garcia on a four-year contract extension.

American Association AMARILLO SOX—Released RHP Colin Allen.

FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Signed RHP Dan Blewett.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Released RHP Sean Potter.

Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS—Signed RHP Doug Jennings.

QUEBEC CAPITALES—Signed OF Mitch Delaney.

BASKETBALL NBA INDIANA PACERS—Named Brian Shaw assistant head coach. Retained assistant coach Dan Burke.

FOOTBALL Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Ossama AbouZeid interim chief executive officer.

HOCKEY NHL COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Signed C Cody Bass to a one-year contract.

OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed F Mika Zibanejad to a three-year contract.

ST. LOUIS BLUES—Signed F Jonathan Cheechoo to a one-year contract.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Re-signed C Mathieu Perrault to a one-year contract.

ECHL ALASKA ACES—Named Rob Murray coach.

CHICAGO EXPRESS—Announced an affiliation agreement with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

ELMIRA JACKALS—Signed D Mario Larocque.

READING ROYALS—Agreed to terms with F Phil Aucoin.

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League MINNESOTA SWARM—Traded D Ryan Cousins, A Aaron Wilson, G Kevin Croswell and a 2011 second-round draft pick to Edmonton for 2011 first- and fourth-round draft picks and a 2012 second-round draft pick.

TORONTO ROCK—Traded F Mat MacLeod, D Creighton Reid and the ninth and 14th picks in the 2011 draft to Colorado for F Dan Carey, the 28th pick in the 2011 draft and the rights to Rochester’s 2013 first-round draft pick.

SOCCER MLS NEW YORK RED BULLS—Signed G Frank Rost.

COLLEGE NCAA—Named Xavier athletic director Mike Bobinski chairman of the Division I men’s basketball committee for the 2012-13 season.

SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE—Named Calhoun Hipp assistant director of communications.

GEORGETOWN—Named Stephanie Wetmore women’s assistant tennis coach.

INDIANA STATE—Named Dave Telford quarterbacks coach.

LA SALLE—Named Shannon Witzel women’s assistant lacrosse coach.

MINNESOTA—Named Mike Guentzel men’s associate head hockey coach.

VANDERBILT—Announced men’s and women’s cross country coach Steven Keith, will add women’s track and field to his coaching duties.

THE OKLAHOMAN | NEWSOK.COM

Ja’Leigh Lawson of Stonewall competes in barrel racing event during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on Tuesday.

PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

IFYR RESULTS Shawnee Youth Rodeo Wednesday’s A.M. Results Barrel Racing 1. Ceri McCaffery, Wayne 16.633 2. Taylor Smith, Benton, KY. 16.667 3. Larae Porterfield, Spart, MO. 16.838 Also T6. Stevie Watson, Tuttle 17.074 12. Whitley Jo Vann, Roland 17.358 15. Jolyn Easterwood, Fort Supply 17.462 Pole Bending 1. Hannah Beamer, Pinetown, NC. 20.292 2. Kallan Mudd, Bell City, LA. 20.802 3. Monica Cooley, Clinton, AR. 20.909 Also 6. Sheldyn Williams, Achille 21.721 9. Mikayala McMillen, Talala 22.030 15. McKenna Kring Wagner, Broken Arrow 26.448 Breakaway Roping T1. Haley Jo Knox, Olin, NC. 2.8 T1. Kristi Steffes, Valey, SD. 2.8 3. Shay Spitz, Lamar, CO. 2.9 Also T10. Jessica Gibson, Kingfisher 4.3 Goat Tying 1. Rylee Elmore, Springer 7.7 2. Deven Riggins, Weatherford, Texas 8.0 3. Sabrina Walker, Keenesburg, CO. 8.4 Also 9. Darrah Stanford, Wilburton 10.2 Calf Roping 1. Lane Chipley, Lucedale, MS. 9.6 2. William Whayne, Tulsa 9.9 3. Matt Silva, Tularosa, NM. 10.0 Also 11. Bailey Thurston, El Reno 11.9 Steer Wrestling 1. Heath Thomas, Hemphill, Texas 4.8 2. Nick White, Lake Charles, LA. 5.0 3. Laine Herl, Goodland, KS. 5.2 Also 4. Daxton Grunewald, Woodward 6.1 Bareback Bronc 1. Tanner Girty, Porum 71.0 2. Garrett Smith, Rexburg, ID. 68.5 3. Dylan Roberts-Whalert, Kim, CO. 53.0 Bull Riding 1. Garrett Smith, Rexburg, ID. 72.0 2. Chase Shafer, Terrell, Texas 68.5 3. Tyler Taylor, Stephenville, Texas 64.0 Team Roping 1. Cole Dollery, Cladwell, Texas and Reno Gonzales, Magnolia, Texas 6.1 2. Ty Casper, Balko and Wyatt Casper, Balko 7.4 3. Coty Coles, Russellville, KY. And Taylor Smith, Benton, KY. 7.9 Also 5. Ethan Young, Wyandotte and hunter Smith, Carthage, MO. 11.2 7. Monica McClung, May and Kayla Roberts, Peggs 12.9 9. Jake Dudley, Antlers and Shawn Luman, Pittsburg 19.4

Tuesday’s P.M. Results Barrel Racing 1. Shay Spitz, Lamar, CO, 16.466 2. J’Nae Mullen, Maysville, 16.568 3. Kynder Starr, Catoosa, 16.634.

Also 6. Kyra Stierwalt, Leedey, 16.707 9. McKenna Kring Wagner, Broken Arrow, 16.774 12. Sara Atwood, Choctaw, 16.813 Pole Bending 1. Skyler Ragan, Pattonville, Texas 20.171

Marty Yates of Stephenville, Texas, jumps from his saddle and rushes to tie his calf in the calf roping event.

PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN 2. Loni Lester, Gonzales, Texas 20.349 3. Samantha Corzine, Center, Co. 20.395 Breakaway Roping 1. Sarah Walker, Kennesburg, Co. 2.2 T2. Alexis Allen, Alva 2.3 T2. Allison Danley, Graham, Texas 2.3 Also T8. Ceri McCaffery, Wayne 2.6 T11. Kory Ann McCuiston, Geronimo 2.8 T15. Hollee Koester, Wellston 3.0 Goat Tying 1. Kelsey Graf, Vernon, Texas 7.6 2. Shania Johnston, Red Owl, SD. 7.7 3. Randi Simpson, Las Cruces, NM 8.1 Also T4. Keeley Jo Weger, Mead 8.2 T15. Kasey Campbell, Haworth, 8.8 T15. Dani Stepp, Calera, 8.8 Calf Roping 1. Legend Mills, Quitman, AR. 9.0 2. Aaron Custer, Elk City 9.2 3. Robby Hollis, Sealy, Texas 9.4 Also T6. Landyn Duncan, Foster 9.9 8. Dillon Brewer, McAlester 10.0 Steer Wrestling 1. Troy Lee Keaton, Sealy, Texas 3.8 T2. Jarrett New, Wimberley, Texas 4.4 T2. Austin Courmier, Oakwood, Texas, 4.4 Also T12. Dillon Brewer, McAlester 5.2 Saddle Bronc 1. Tyler Baeza, Beaver Dam, AZ. 81 2. Joseph Dean Lufkin, Sallisaw, 77.5

3. Cody Hamm, Minneapolis, MN. 76 Also 6. Shade Etbauer. Goodwell, 70.5 10. Sage Kimzey, Cheyenne, 65 12. Cody Goertzen, Tuttle 63 Bareback Bronc 1. Dylan Roberts-Whalert, Kim, CO, 78 2. Blaine Kaufman, Pretty Prairie, KS. 75 T3. Mark Justin Kreder, Collinsville 73 T3. Jake Choate, Dayton, Texas, 73 Also 12. Tanner Girty, Porum, 68 T13. Stetson Cravens, Eufaula, 64 Bull Riding 1. Cody Johnson, Stephenville, Texas 82.5 2. Casey Lane Farrington, Collbran, CO. 81 3. Justin Garrett Sibley, Perryville, AR. 79.5 Also T10. Brennon Eldred, Sulphur, 72 Team Roping T1. Matt Silva, Tularosa, NM and Levi Silva, Tularosa, NM, 5.5 T1. Tate Kirchenslager, Yuma Co. and Jake Smith, Broken Bow 5.5 T1. Quinton Parchman, Cumberland City, TN. And Lane Mitchell, Boliver, TN. 5.5 Also T6. Dylan Gordon, Comanche and Gage Williams, Foster 5.8 T10. Dillon Luman, Pittsburg and Tanner Ward, Wister 6.2

Blanton: From Taylorsville FROM PAGE 1C

said Jackie Davis, treasurer of the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association.

“It’s just a freak accident you can’t explain,” she said. “Just a tragedy.”

Davis’ daughter, Aubree, is a close friend of Blanton’s and also is competing in the IFYR. The two girls, who have been competing in rodeos together since grade school, had just been bowling before the accident.

Blanton had returned to the rodeo arena to practice before her scheduled run Monday night, Davis said.

“Aubree had just left her at the barn,” Davis said.

“They are good friends.

They have competed together so long. She is really upset.”

Blanton had been eager to ride in the IFYR. “She has been practicing really hard,” Davis said.

“She was just so excited about getting to compete.

She has come a long way and worked hard at it.”

Blanton is expected to be transported within the next two weeks to a Denver hospital that specializes in spinal cord injuries.

Blanton’s mother, Geri, has not left the hospital since the accident, Davis said. Her father, Michael, is a long-haul truck driver and had stopped in Shawnee on Monday to watch his daughter perform, she said.

Blanton graduated last spring from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C. She planned on attending North Carolina State University and becoming a veterinarian.

“She is a very smart young lady,” Davis said.

Beamer, whose daughter, Anna, also is competing in the IFYR, said the

rodeo families from North Carolina in Shawnee this week hate to leave the Blantons, but when the IFYR ends Friday they must travel to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyo. “But people have been helpful,” Beamer said.

“Everybody’s been nice, pitching in to help with their horses.”

Donations for the Blanton family can be given to the International Professional Rodeo Association booth at the IFYR. “My heart goes out to the Blanton family,” said Mike Jackson, operations manager of the Heart of the Oklahoma Exposition Center where the rodeo is being held.

“The IFYR family is praying for Kelly and we will continue to reach out to the Blantons for however long Kelly’s recovery may take.”

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‘ '10 SANTA FE GLS ‘ lo mi, loaded, 100K warr, $17,995.

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2006 Chevy 3/4 ton Reg Cab $14,679 #N29231 www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972

HAIL SALE '10 Toy. Camry LE loaded lo mi $14,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'06 Chevy, 34k Stepside, $9,800 692-8855 326-8855

2010 CAMRY LE $16,977 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '10 Corolla LE, auto, 5K miles $17,987.

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'10 Toyota Camry SE auto $17,988 2 to choose JUST IN405-294-4179 co.

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY CE, low miles, 1 owner, $16,992.

888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com '08 PRIUS, one owner, smart key, garaged, extra nice, newly arrived, great mpg, $20,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2008 TOYOTA PRIUS fresh trade and will not last at $18,988 Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 '08 Avalon Ltd lthr all opts $21,981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '08 Toyota Prius Hybrid, $12,988 405-294-4179 co.

'06 Chev Silverado LS Crew Cab, $12,988.

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2005 CHEVROLET PICKUP C-150 LS Extended Cab, this is a 1 owner, $9992.

888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com '05 Avalanche 4x4 loaded lo mi $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '05 Chev Colorado X-Cab 50K loadd$10,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '02 Chev Avalanche Z71, 125K, runs & drives like new XX NICE $9,950. 209-5297co 2000 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab LT leather stepside bed one owner $8,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2000 Chevy 3500 1 Ton Reg Cab Flatbed auto 1 owner only 60K miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 1997 Chev v8, auto, xcab 4wd, flat steel bd, $2700 885-2572, 924-1430

'10 Nissan Cube AT pw pl lo mi $15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2006 TOYOTA SOLARA4cyl.-SE-great carxclean $12,963.

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'10 Altima S AT PW PL lo mi $14,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'06 Camry LE auto sunroof low mi $11,982 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

'08 LEXUS RX400H HYBRID AWD, $34,964.

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2009 Nissan Maxima loaded 1 owner leather sunroof Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

2005 Camry, V6, leather, sun roof, 62K miles, exc cond, $12,950, 830-9196.

HAIL SALE '10 Ram 1500 Crew SLT loaded $20,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2007 LEXUS GX470, loaded, 57K miles, great vehicle $32,963.

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HAIL SALE '09 Nissan 370Z loaded low mi $27,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2004 Toyota Corolla FWD, automatic, 101400 mi, $6800, Jim 580-541-9848

'10 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew 4x4 roof lthr 20K mi $27,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'03 MATRIX XR, auto, alloys, only 58K miles, spoiler, one owner, great mpg, $9950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600

2008 DODGE 1 TON DUALLY QUAD CAB DIESEL, $27,900.

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2008 Lexus RX 350 loaded nice!!

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'06 GS 300 Fully Loaded Navi Heated Sts New Tires Runs and Drives Perfect Unbelievable Price $22,950.

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BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '04 Lexus RX330 lthr snrf XX clean $17,981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com 2002 LEXUS ES300, only 58K miles, hard loaded! $11,950.

Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 '00 ES300 like new lady drives low mileages garaged deep tint luxury for less $7,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '99 LEXUS ES300 SEDAN, local trade, only 54,000 miles, only $10,988.

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2011 Lincoln MKS Tech Package, the latest in Lincoln Luxury $31,977 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC 1-800-864-5268 2008 Lincoln MKZ htd & cooled seating one owner trade save @ $19,988 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC 1-800-864-5268

2008 NISSAN MAXIMA, the ultimate in performance and luxury, loaded, $19,995 110797A 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com '08 Altima Cpe 31K mi at ac pw pl$18,994478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5S, loaded.

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '07 ALTIMA SE 3.5, loaded, $13,926.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '07 Altima 3.5SL lthr loaded $15,982 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '07 350Z AT AC 30K PW PL $19,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '06 Sentra Spec Edtn AT AC pw pl $8994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '04 Maxima XL , sun roof, leather, NAV, 140k, $6,450. 209-5297 co.

2003 Nissan Altima Loaded, One Owner, $6,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

Test drive a new Buick or GMC with Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 4 door low miles, loaded, nice!

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2001 Intrigue 4 door runs drives great, tagged, AC $2500 obo . 881-2421

2008 Lincoln MKZ Sync htd & cooled seats, fact chromes lo mi $20,978 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC 1-800-864-5268

'99 Intrigue GL 3.8L 137K mi. loaded cold AC CD X-Nice! $2750 201-3831

2004 Lincoln Town Car Peat ext, Bieg int, excellent cond, 60000 mi, Loaded! $10500, kilroy_777@hotmail. com 580-928-3451 or 729-2214

'01 Neon Highline auto cold air $3981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

1996 Lincoln VIII 2 door, leather, loaded, $2,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'10 Mazda 5 Pwr WL alloy 5dr $15,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com 2008 Mazda 3 5dr GT lthr htd sts auto climate Bose & mnrf $18,987 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC MAZDA 1-800-864-5268 2008 RX-8 SPORTY, $16,929.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '08 Mazda 3 4cyl 5spd AC 50K 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP, lthr, sunroof, loaded, 1 owner, $15,900 |Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 ‘ '08 G-8 GT ‘ Red Hot, loaded, leather, $23,988.

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'10 Touareg VR6, leather, AWD, $32,987.

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2007 Dodge 1500 Regular Cab SWB only 40k miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'06 PASSAT, leather, roof, auto, 2.0T, $14,987.

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'04 VW Jetta auto power XX clean $7981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '02 VW Bug Convertible Yellow $11,988 294-4115 co.

'06 Vue V6 auto snrf 56K act mi $12,782 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, automatic, White ext, $4300. OBO, Roy 405-694-8991 2010 F-250 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB 4x4, lthr, 15K mi, $38,964.

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'07 Volvo XC90 AWD 3rd row snrf $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

‘ '08 SPORT TRAC LTD ‘ lo mi, rare find, $21,988.

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'04 Volvo S40 lthr loaded cold air $7981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

'08 F150 Lariat 4x4, navi, roof, loaded, $23,987.

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1998 Volvo S90, not running, $750 obo. 473-1742

2007 Ford F-150 Ext Cab XLT 1 owner loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

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'07 Mazda 3i 4dr roof lthr lo mi $13,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

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'09 VOLVO C70, hard top convertible, just in time for Summer, $29,988.

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1981 Chev 1 ton Wrecker, $2500, good shape 885-2572, 924-1430

'02 Jeep Liberty Sport loaded $5988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'08 Dodge Ram 1500 lo mi fac warr $11,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com

2006 JETTA, low miles, $12,900.

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'07 Pontiac Solstice Black GXP $16,988 294-4115 co.

'08 SATURN AURA SEDAN, great commuter or kids car at $10,988.

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HAIL SALE '08 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad SLT 20s $18,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'08 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad 40K loadd$15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'99 T2000 KW N14 Cummins, 13 spd; '98 Transcraft flatbed 102 - 48, air ride $14,000/both.

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'07 MAZDA CX7 TOURING, 39K, $16,988.

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‘ '08 RAM 1500 SLT ‘ lo mi, auto, all power & A/C, $18,988.

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'06 VW GTI, auto, lthr, roof, turbo, excellent condition, $14,788.

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'08 G6 V6 Cpe auto pwr XX clean $13,961 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

‘ '04 GR CHEROKEE ‘ 4x4, auto, loaded, $9988.

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'10 DODGE 2500 CREW ''LARAMIE'' 4x4, lthr, roof, nav, DVd, and Cummins diesel!! Only 22K miles, Hurry!!!!

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'06 F150 4dr, one owner, only 20K miles, garaged, deep tint, priced to move, $13,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2011 CHEVY COLORADO, V8, loaded, only 600 miles, $22,991, 120022A. 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com

'07 F-150 SUPER CREW FX2, 33K mi, loaded, $21,964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '05 FORD F150 CREW CAB 4x4 XLT, auto, 5.4 V8, $15,488.

Bob Moore Buick - GMC NW Expwy 888-504-5032 2005 FORD F-350 Super Duty Powerstroke diesel, Crew Cab, $15,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

2004 Ford 350 Crew Cab, diesel, 2 WD, 78k miles, very clean strong, exc tires, $15,500. For info call days 580-774-7650, evenings 405-663-2003 2004 FORD F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT, nice truck, a must see, $9988, P6461A. 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com '04 FORD SUPER CREW, alloys, Lariat, 5.4L V8, only $11,988.

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03 Ford F150 quad cab, shrt. bed, loaded, pwr locks $5650 863-6399 2000 Ford F250 Ext Cab XLT 7.3 diesel!! one owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '94 Ford F250, ext cab, 5.8L, 4 wheel drive, fully loaded, very dependable $2,850.

405-641-0841 92 Ford F150 Ext Cab 2 tone, nice truck 302 auto AC $1400 or best ofr.

964-4286 or 301-6185 1991 Ford ext cab, v8, new tires, $2100, 8852572, 924-1430 '74 Ford F100, runs good, 3spd std 6cyl, all new brakes $1000 obo 769-2021 2011 NEW GMC 2500 HD DENALI CREW CAB DIESEL 4X4 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2011 NEW GMC 1500 CREW CABS starting at $23,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2011 NEW GMC 1500 REG CABS starting at $15,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 GMC 1500 Extended Cab Z71 4x4 20k Save thousands off new Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '10 GMC Terrain lthr loaded SLT 2 Stud $29,988 405-294-4117 co.

2009 GMC 1500 Crew Cab leather 20'' loaded bought here new Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 GMC Canyon SLE crew cab 1-owner loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2009 GMC Canyon Crew Cab $16,971 #P29557A www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972 2009 GMC 1500 Crew Cab SLT leather loaded white diamond 1 owner Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 GMC SLE EXT CAB, 1 owner, 23K miles, bought here new!

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 Sierra 2500 Crew dsl loaded $15,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2007 GMC Crew 4X4 $15,795 #N30167 www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972 2007 GMC Crew Cab $17234 #H29241A www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972 2005 GMC 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 SLT lthr loaded one owner $14,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2005 GMC 1500 SLE Crew Cab Loaded $12,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2003 GMC 2500 Crew Cab diesel great work truck SLE Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2001 GMC Reg Cab 4x4 V8 $9,800 #P30336 www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972

'09 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL, white diamond, loaded, 29K. Bob Moore Buick - GMC NW Expwy 888-504-5032

'06 EQUINOX, black/black, 4WD, great condition, runs and drives great, $7950.

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'08 BUICK ENCLAVE, luxury SUV, roof, only $26,988.

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'06 Chev TrailBlazer LT roof lthr $8988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

1989 GMC 3/4T LB, ext cab, v8, auto, $1700, 885-2572, 924-1430 ‘ Nobody treats you better than Byford!!

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 Your OKC Metro Buick and GMC Headquarters Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2007 RIDGELINE RTL, leather, low miles, $20,988.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '06 Honda Ridgeline RTL AWD lthr $14981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com 2000 Mazda B2300 Pickup Z6, automatic, low miles, 1 of a kind Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2008 Nissan Titan SE Crew Cab 4x4 loaded one owner 20'' Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '08 Frontier SE C-Cab at ac pw/l $18,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com 2007 NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB SE, 37K miles, white, $18,963.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '06 Titan Crew Cab SE 24K mi $18,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '04 FRONTIER KING CAB, cold air, power pack, unbelievable mpg, local owner, $8950.

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'08 ENCLAVE CXL ‘ lo mi, leather, roof, loaded, $25,988.

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2010 ESCALADE EXT White Diamond and loaded! Call Now! Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 ‘ '08 ESCALADE AWD ‘ 35K, loaded to the max, $39,988.

BH Automall 936-8870 2007 ESCALADE EXT loaded white diamond with chrome 20s only $28,998 Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 '05 Cad Escalade lthr roof nav plat $16,900 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2011 TAHOE LT, lthr, 4x4, GM cert, $39,964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com 2010 Chevy Tahoe LTZ lthr DVD NAV roof loaded 1 owner save $$$ Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '10 Equinox LT AWD Pwl at ac $23,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '10 Chev Equinox LT lo mi loadd$19988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2003 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB XE, auto,low miles, $9993, 110475EE. 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com

'08 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT, loaded, nice car, $15,988.

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'07 Tundra Crew Cab SR5 V8 auto $17,984 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

‘ '08 TRAILBLAZER LT ‘ auto, lo mi, PW, PL, roof, $16,988.

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'05 TACOMA PRERUNNER DOUBLE CAB, V6, one owner, chrome wheels, runs perfect, $16,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2005 Toyota Tundra SR5, stepside, low mi, 1 owner, $15K, 405-850-1607 '05 Tacoma Crew liner pw pl $14,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'08 CHEVY SUBURBAN BLACK $21,988 405-294-4179 co.

'08 Equinox LTZ lthr mn AT ac $21,999 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '08 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Lthr loaded Navi $29,988 405-294-4117 co.

'08 Chev Suburban, blk/blk, $21,988.

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2007 EQUINOX LT2 leather-roof-53K miles xtra clean $15,963.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com 2007 Chevy Tahoe LT one owner 22'' loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2007 Chevy Trailblazer SS V8 NAV DVD leather one owner only 30k mi Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'04 CRV EX 4WD alloyssunroof newly arrived garaged just serviced must see $10,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '09 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL, AWD, leather, roof, rear ent, alloys, nice!!!

Only $32,988.

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2005 CHEV EQUINOX LTD AWD-75K milesvery nice. $12,961..

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2008 GMC ACADIA 1-owner lthr nav DVD bought here new Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'05 TAHOE Z71 ‘ auto, leather, roof, 3rd row, $12,988.

BH Automall 936-8870

'08 GMC ACADIA, 3 to choose from, as low as $23,888.

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'03 TRAILBLAZER LT EXT, newly arrived, 3rd row seating, well maintained, garaged, vacation ready! $7950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '02 AVALANCHE 4x4, lthr, loaded, $7946.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '02 Trailblazer LT 4WD 4dr at ac $6988 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '2001 Chevy S10 Blazer 2dr Sport, 2wd, CD ice cold air $3450 863-6399 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA, Only 75K miles, $9999.

Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 '04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA, lthr, loaded, 1 owner, $8946.

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'08 GMC YUKON XL SLT Buckets $32,988 405-294-4179 co.

'08 GMC Acadia SLE, $19,988 405-294-4179 co.

'07 GMC Yukon SLE loaded low miles nice Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1 owner loaded $18,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '07 GMC Yukon SLE loaded low miles nice

2007 GMC YUKON SLT. Short one-all the business-46K miles.

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1997 Dodge Van, short, like new in/out, $4500, trade 885-2472/924-1430

'07 GMC Yukon Denali XL, White Diamond, Buckets, 25k miles 405-294-4179 co.

2009 FORD EDGE SEL fwd price reduced to $19,991 Heitz Chev...866-365-1354

'07 GMC Yukon XL $22,988 405-294-4179 co.

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'09 ESCAPE XLT ‘ V6, loaded, lo mi, only $17,988.

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2008 FORD EDGE-white, tan leather, 63k miles, very nice. $19,963.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '08 Expedition Limited, TV, navi, $23,987.

294-4115 co.

'07 Ford Freestyle Ltd lthr fam fun $14,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com '06 ESCAPE XLT 4WD locally owned great on insurance for first time driver $8,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '06 Expedition Ltd all opts 77K act $18,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com

2007 Chevy Tahoe Z71 one owner loaded Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

2003 Ford Expedition XLT, leather, loaded, 1 owner, $9,900.

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'07 TAHOE LT, extra clean, $20,964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com

2002 Ford Explorer, auto, air, lots of extras, must sell. $3695. 640-7209

'07 Tahoe Z71, leather, $26,987.

294-4115 co.

HAIL SALE '08 Acadia SLT AWD rf nav dvd $21,988936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2001 Dodge Dakota Crw Cab SLT 1 owner loaded tonneau cover nice!!

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2005 FORD EXPLORER4door-4WD-very nice. $6963.

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'07 Tahoe LT 7 pass, 5.3, 20's, $19,987.

294-4115 co.

405-294-4179 co.

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2007 Chevy Trailblazer $11,988 #P28119A www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972

'07 Suburban LT lthr pwr all $27,991 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'08 GMC ACADIA $19,988

'04 Dodge Durango Ltd 4x4 loaded.

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'07 Chevy Suburban LT, leather 4x4 1 owner loaded $22,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'07 TAHOE LT ‘ lo mi, buckets, loaded, $21,988.

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'09 GMC ACADIA SLT, lthr, $27,488.

Bob Moore Buick - GMC NW Expwy 888-504-5032 '09 GMC Acadia SLT dvd snrf $28,981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

'05 FORD EXCURSION, Eddie Bauer, 4x4, 2 tone leather, quad captain chairs, rear ent. system, diesel.

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Test drive a new Buick or GMC with Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'05 TAHOE, low mileage, white/tan, well maintained, garaged, cold air, vacation ready, $12,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600

Your OKC Metro Buick and GMC Headquarters Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 ESCALADE ESV loaded 1-owner save thousands over new Heitz Chev...866-365-1354

'10 Terrain nav moon dvd at ac lth$30,994478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'99 EXPEDITION 4x4, lthr, $4496.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com 2011 NEW GMC ACADIA FWD loaded starting at $25,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4x4 leather loaded 11K miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

'07 GMC Yukon SLE, black, $24,988.

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'05 DENALI XL, one owner, rear DVD, 4WD, very spacious, low mileage, tons of fun, $13,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 1997 GMC Yukon 4 door, 4x4, loaded, low miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 Nobody treats you better than Byford!!

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 2011 PILOT 4x4 EXL, $30,969.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2009 PILOT EXL certified, 4x4, low miles $28,966 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 over 8 to choose from 2009 HONDA CIVIC LX 4dr $14,977 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 over 80 CRV's to choose from '09 HONDA PILOT EXL TOURING with rear ent, nav, 4WD, only $29,988.

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ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '09 Pilot EXL lth snrf 100K warr $27,983 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com '08 PILOT EXL, navi, AWD, leather, loaded, garaged, one owner, hard to find, $23,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX 4door $14,977 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 over 15 Civics to choose from

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HAIL SALE '08 Honda CRV LX loaded low mi $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5, V6, very nice SR5! $21,992.

Heitz Chev...866-365-1354

'08 CRV EXL, navi, leather, 23K miles, $23,987 294-4115 co.

'08 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD, auto, loaded, $20,964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com

'08 CRV EXL 4x4 auto snrf lo lo mi $22,984 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com 2007 HONDA CRV EX local trade $13,977 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 Over 30 CRV's to choose from.

2007 HONDA CRV, 2WD, 1 owner, nice, $14,988, 110807A. 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com 2007 PILOT EXL, DVD, leather, third seat, $11,977.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2007 ELEMENT SC, $15,777.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4x4 leather dvd 3rd row Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '05 Honda CRV EX AWD auto snrf $11,991 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com 2004 PILOT EXL, DVD, $9969.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '04 Honda CRV EX AWD snrf $10,984 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '03 Honda CRV auto pwr cold air $8981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com '11 Kia Sorentos, 6 to choose from, $19,988.

405-294-4179 co.

2010 Lincoln MKX Nav Pwr Roof 20' whls Elite Pkg only 24k mi $32,987 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC 1-800-864-5268 2010 Lincoln MKT Eco Boost Twin Turbo every luxury SAVE BIG $37,898 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC 1-800-864-5268 '05 Lincoln Navagator 1 ownr, loaded, gd cond. $13,000 obo 918-740-0407 '04 Linc Aviator lthr all opts $11,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com 2008 Mazda CX-9 GT dual DVD's local one owner trade $24,978 REYNOLDS LINC-MERC MAZDA 1-800-864-5268 2005 Mercury Mountaineer V* lthr dvd 3rd row 1 owner 35k miles Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 ‘

'10 ROGUE AWD S ‘ lo mi, loaded, warr, $18,988.

BH Automall 936-8870

'10 Rogue S AT loaded lo mi $18,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com 2009 NISSAN MURANO S, Save at the Pump with this Super Clean V6 $20,992 Heitz Chev...866-365-1354 '09 NISSAN MURANO LE AWD, loaded, 1 owner, 39k miles,$29,963.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '09 Murano SL FWD lthr at ac $19,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '09 Nissan Rogue S AWD lo mi $14,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '08 Pathfinder SE 2WD mn lthr $18,999 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'08 Toyota FJ Cruiser, leather, only 25K miles! $24,988 405-294-4179 co.

'07 RAV4 I get excellent on mpg, I'm in great shape with a nice set of shoes come and take me for a spin $13,950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '07 RAV4 auto power don't delay $14,981 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '07 Toyota 4Runner SR5, $15,988 405-294-4179 co.

2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5, nice truck, $16,995, 110659B. 888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com '05 Toy 4Runner SR5 50K loaded $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '05 Highlander lthr at ac pw pl $14,999 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com '04 HIGHLANDER LTD leather roof 3rd row seating suv that rides like a car $12,950 BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 04 Toyota Sequoia 4WD, 117K mi, $12,500. 471-2440 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA, loaded, $9969.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '02 Sequoia lthr V8 at ac pw pl $12,994 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'96 Windstar GL 3.8L 110K cold AC/rear. Xnice loaded $1950 201-3831

Handicap Van

2007 ODYSSEY EXL, leather, $15,900.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444 '02 Odyssey EXL cold air family fun $6981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com '01 HONDA ODYSSEY EX VAN, $6488.

Bob Moore Buick - GMC NW Expwy 888-504-5032

'07 Quest SL lthr 32K mi at ac $18,988 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com 2002 Nissan Quest $14,970 #P30338 www.knippelmier.com Knippelmier Chevy 1-888-780-5972 '03 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, loaded, 1 owner, $4,900.

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139 '09 Sienna LE all pwr rear air $21,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com '01 SIENNA XLE, only 90K miles, excellent condition in/out, unbelievable mpg, $7950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '01 Sienna LE Van AT AC pw pl $5996 478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

Class A CDL regional drivers needed. Home weekly, New Equipment, Good Benefits. Call 405-237-1300 EQUIPMENT HAULER FT driver for RGN & flatbed trlrs. MUST have class A CDL, med card, & verifiable references, live in Okc vicinity. Benefits Avg pay $1000 / week 642-4504 HOFFMAN TRANSPORTATION Needs 1 yr flatbed experience Class A CDL Drivers. Call Jan 224-1333 or 1-800-458-7420

NUCO2 Local Route Truck Driver, CDL Class A or B, Hazmat & Tanker Req. A min of 1 Yr verifiable CDL Driving exp. Benefits, Comp hrly rate. Email: Jobs@nuco2.com or Call 405-619-7052 Oilfield Hot Shot Driver Must live local OKC & have 2yrs exp. Class A CDL & clean MVR required. 405-343-0399 OTR CDL Drivers wanted for pneumatic trucks. Minimum 2 years experience. Owner Operators welcome. 580310-1007 ext 14 or 19.

Shuttle Drivers Drive 30 passenger buses at OU Med Cntr.

CDL required. $12.50 per hr 711 S.L. Young, Ste 704, OKC 73104.

(405)271-7032

'08 Chry T&C Tour quads lthr dvd$19,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com HAIL SALE '07 Chrys Town & Country Tour quads $8988936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

10 G-Caravan SXT quads all pwr $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com '10 Grand Caravan SE 14K fac warr $17,984 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com

'08 Caravan SXT lthr rf nav dvd 30K $19,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'10 HIGHLANDER ‘ Limited, snow white, loaded, $34,988.

BH Automall 936-8870

You will enjoy a career of New & Used Car Sales with a professional company 59 years strong and 6 locations. (Experience preferred but not necessary). We offer a great compensation & benefit package. We promote within for dynamic personal growth. Contact Larry Green, Larry Harris or Tom Peters

'10 Chry T&C quads R/ac lo mi $17,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'03 NISSAN MURANO AWD SL, very nice, all the stuff, $9893.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com

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HAIL SALE '10 Chrys T&C sto-n-go low mi $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'08 G-Caravan SXT lthr rf nav dvd $16,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'10 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED, leather, only 12,000 miles, only $28,988.

(888) 694-8385 bobmooreinfiniti.com

Hiring Immediately

'08 Odyssey EXL DVD fac nav snrf $24,984 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com

2005 CHEVY ASTRO low low miles nice!! $6,998 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444

'04 Murano SL lthr sunroof lo mi $11,981 753-8792 BobHowardHonda.com

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

‘ '08 ODYSSEY LX ‘ auto, loaded, one owner, $18,988.

BH Automall 936-8870

'05 TOWN & COUNTRY, one owner, 4 captain chairs, vacation ready, garaged, $5950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600

'08 Gr Caravan SE at pwl 3rd row $15,991478-5380 bobhowardnissan.com

'07 Pontiac Torrent, leather, loaded, sunroof.

2008 ODYSSEY EXL, leather, loaded with options, $20,877.

ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444

'00 SIENNA, newly arrived, cold air, ready for adventures, runs and drives great, $4950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600

2005 NISSAN XTERRA SE $9,969 ESKRIDGE HONDA 631-4444

2008 Pontiac Torrent bought here new loaded nice!!

Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

AeroCare Home Medical Equipment Experienced Sales Representative needed for fast growing national respiratory home care company. Medical sales experience and relationships a plus. Competitive salary and bonuses with excellent benefits package. Email resume to regional manager, jrlangley@aerocareusa.com or to opportunities@ aerocareusa.com

2011 NEW GMC SAVANNA passenger van loaded $22,900 Byford Buick GMC 405.381.8139

1998 Dodge, 10" lowered floor, power ramp, power door, kneeling system, EZ lock, driver & passenger seats removable, 1 owner, garage kept, 32K miles, front & rear air, $11,000, 580-465-6463.

HAIL SALE '10 Grand Caravan SXT lo mi loaded $17988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'06 GRAND CARAVAN SXT, alloys bucket seats, low miles, runs and drives great, $6950.

BOB HOWARD TOYOTA 936-8600 '01 Dodge Gr Caravan Ext all pwr $5882 753-8793 BobHowardHonda.com '96 RAM CRUISER VAN, auto, $3964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '07 ECONOLINE E150 CARGO, xtra clean, $13,964.

748-7700 bobhowardchevy.com '03 Ford E150 Reg Conv R/ac $10,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

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'03 Ford Regency Conv 20K mi loaded$11,988 936-8857 BobHowardDodge.com

'07 Quest SE, 7 pass, leather, TVs, roofs, pwr doors, $18,987.

294-4115 co.

ADMIN ASSIST. For construction project manager. Professional individual with strong time management, attendance & computer skills. M-F 8-5. Resume to: tyler@wynnconstruction.com

REYNOLDS FORD NW Expressway & Rockwell 405-728-2411 EOE Nichols Hills Cleaners has positions open for quality minded individuals: •Customer Service working with our customers & their clothing.

We are open 7AM-7PM M-F & 8-5 Saturday.

Benefits include health & dental insurance, paid vacations & holidays.

Starting pay is $10/hr.

More for extensive prior experience. Subject to drug screen. Apply at 2837 W. Wilshire at May Ave. No Phone Calls Please.

Above Ground Pool Builder Established company seeking above ground swimming pool contractors. Must have own vehicle, equipment, tools, employees, insurance, etc. We schedule the jobs. Several years of experience in building pools is necessary. Paid per completed job.

405-808-2232

Auto Body Technician.

FT with Experience. Apply in person Mon-Fri. John Pucketts Auto, 600 S. Broadway, Edmond

Ground Laborers needed, full time, $7.25/hr. Must pass OSBI. Mid-Del Area.

Call 737-6997, 476-0181 7:30am-3:00pm.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS

CNC MACHINIST Immediate opening.

Apply in person at KAT Machine, Inc, 9721 NW 4th St, OKC, 73127, or email Jeff.thompson@ coxinet.net NO PHONE CALLS

Answer Service Operator Edmond. Must type 45 wpm.

Shift: Sun Mon OFF. Tue, Wed, Thr. 4pm-12am, Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat 8am-4pm $12 per hour ¡ 285-4316

Needed for Front & Back Office of busy internal medical practice.

Fax resumes 635-1013

Medical Asst.

Medical Front Office staff position. Experience required. Full time with benefits. Mercy campus. Email resume to julie.vaughn@ centerforwomen-okc.com or fax to 755-6319.

RELIEF PHARMACIST needed approximately 30 hours per week. Must call ahead of time for appointment 681-6631

Buffalo Wild Wings Now Hiring Experienced Managers Email resume to: bwwjosh@yahoo.com

AMERICAN CLEANERS Hiring FT Customer Service Reps. Starting pay $8.75 per hour. Apply at 15300 N. Western Ave. Nichols Hills Cleaners has positions open for quality minded individuals: •Customer Service working with our customers & their clothing.

We are open 7AM-7PM M-F & 8-5 Saturday.

Benefits include health & dental insurance, paid vacations & holidays.

Starting pay is $10/hr.

More for extensive prior experience. Subject to drug screen. Apply at 2837 W. Wilshire at May Ave. No Phone Calls Please.

4 Drivers Must have Class A CDL, 1 yr exp flatbed. Call Kristy at 405-370-5157 **CDL-A Drivers/ Pneumatic work** Local and regional work.

Assigned trucks.

Good home time.

Sign on bonus.

McCorkle Truck Line, Inc. 2132 SE 18th OKC 800 727 2855 CDL Class A, D/T, End. piggy back & deliver 50¢ /loaded mi, Manual labor involved. Must be willing to work. Pat, 386-5493

Class A CDL Drivers

$15/hr / local delivery Must have endorsements.

South Office 5350 S. Western #418 Phone: 609-2888 Fax: 609-1401

Class A CDL Oilfield Winch Truck and OTR Drivers. Pole Truck and Bed Tandem Operators.

Experienced. $250 per mo safety/performance bonus.

Clean MVR and Experience with Flat or Step Deck.

Call 405-478-1105.

2nd Shift Production Supervisor Clements Foods Company, a leader in food manufacturing, has an immediate opening for a 2nd shift Production Supervisor.

Applicants must have at least 5 years experience in Meat, Dairy, or Food manufacturing with proven experience managing production workers and lines to meet production goals.

An understanding of food safety programs such as SQF, GMP's, and HACCP would also be required.Clements Foods offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, profit sharing, and vacation.Please come in and apply between the hours of 9:am to 4:00pm OR send your resumes to: Clements Foods Co. 6601 N. Harvey Pl. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 OR FAX RESUMES: 405-843-6894 EOE M/F/V/D CHILD CARE WORKER EDMOND POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Experience required.

Dependable only apply.

330-3077 for application.

Counter Help Morning shift, Full or Part Time. $8/hr. Paid vacation & holidays.

Round-Up Cleaners 3009 N. Pennsylvania 226-4914 Fence Builders Must be experienced.

Please apply in person at 4836 NW 10th St. No phone calls please.

FLORAL DESIGNER Full time. Experience helpful but not required.

CALL 943-9166.

SERVICE DRIVER-CCSI a portable restroom co. now taking apps. Clean DMV, drug test req. IRA & Hlth Ins avail. Apply 2232 NE 4th Teacher/Bus Driver (Extra pay for driving) 405-942-1250 Debbie

CIRCULATION/ TRANSPORTATION NIGHT SHIFT TRUCK DRIVER The Oklahoman has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Night Shift Truck Driver to deliver bundles of newspapers to our distribution centers and other locations in the metro area. You will be responsible for loading and unloading the truck. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. + every shift. Must have Class B CDL license, without automatic transmission restrictions and an excellent driving record.

ELECTRICIANS Journeyman Electricians with Oklahoma license needed immediately for a job in Oklahoma. Per diem available for those that qualify. Excellent pay, overtime and benefits. EOE Contact Courtney @ 225-677-3306 or email clockwood@ excelusa.com or bragan@excelusa.com.

Electrical Journeymen OK. Licensed Unlimited Apply at Wade Electric, 3103 N Flood Ave, Norman. 329-1940 ELECTRICIANS State test prep course.

Begins July 20th.

Will hire.

Contact Judge Porter.

1-888-293-2842 www.portertestprep.com

»» FIELD»» MECHANIC NEEDED Experience with paving equipment, hand tools, valid drivers license required. Must be willing to travel. E-verify, drug test EEO. Apply on line @ dobsonbrothers.com or call Dave @ 402-817-2351 Flooring Contractors Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Wood, Ceramic, Tile.

Must pass background chk. 236-3811/414-3738

HVAC Service Techs/Installers Sign on Bonus. Excellent pay & benefits. Call today for a confidential interview.

Drug free environ 436-9902

Qualified candidates may apply online by accessing our website at www.opubco.com

Installer

COUNTER HELP Part time afternoons.

Image Cleaners.

6308 E. Reno, MWC, 733-4393.

Self Storage Assistant for weekends, occasional weekday. Retirees welcome Apply at 3015_I-35 Service Rd. 799-1717 eoe

BOOKKEEPER Yukon CPA firm seeking an experienced, full charge, Bookkeeper. Please send resume via e-mail to sandsinc@coxinet.net or fax to 354-3591.

USED CAR MANAGER for leading Nissan Dealer. Prior experience required. Top pay & Benefits. Call for Confidential appt.

Fenton Nissan East Rob Dickerson 405-600-7900

LADCs FT, PT and Contract sought by TRC. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply: 1215 NW 25th EOE

Will Train If you are looking for more than just a job, don't miss this opportunity to join a championship team. We are a stable,fast growing Cable TV installation company willing to develop your skills to become one of the best.

Call Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Insured truck/Van reqd.

Benefits Available 1-888-551-7208 Licensed HVAC Journeyman and Apprentice Installers We offer Medical, Dental and Vision and have a 401K program. $500 sign on Bonus available. Contact Doug Blaylock at 405-200-3836 or email a resume to apply@resservices.com Airtron Heating and Air Conditioning LICENSED SHEETMETAL JOURNEYMAN To work in Norman area.

MUST HAVE CURRENT OK MECHANICAL LICENSE. Experience with HVAC sheetmetal duct fabrication and installation. Call Debbie Morris @ 479-452-5723 for appointment.

LUBE, OIL & TIRE TECH needed at Quail Springs Auto. Call 216-3737 MAINT MECHANIC needed in process plant.

Exp in refrig, boiler, elect A++. Apply @ 1702 N Sooner Rd., OKC, OK. No phone calls.

Mechanically minded, mature person, appliance repair bkgd, repair highend home appliances.

100 NE 24th St.

MECHANICS TIRE TECHS Now Hiring / 340-8866 HIBDON TIRES PLUS

CAVE CREEK ON ROCKWELL

3920 Smoking Oaks Dr. 2+acres, 4bd, 2ba, large liv & kitch, elec, well, quiet, E of Tinker @ I-40 & Anderson Rd. $245,000. 823-0537

3624 S Woodward 2bd $400 2324 SW 31st 2bd $400 FLESHMANS INC 235-5473 or 314-3551 2bed 1bath ch/a $550 Accurate Prop 732-3939

3037 North Rockwell

495-2000 First Month’s Rent LARGE TOWNHOMES & APARTMENTS • Washer, Dryers, pools • PC Schools, fireplaces

Williamsburg 7301 NW 23rd

787-1620

$ FREE RENT 1ST MO $ 2BR $350+, 3BR $450+, MWC NO PETS 427-0627 Rent to Own: Nice 2&3bd MWC $350&up 390-9777 1.5-5ac w/3bd mobile home Lease Purchase 990-8674

$99 Special 1 & 2 BD & Townhouses •City bus route/Shopping •Washer/Dryer hookups

Valencia Apts Tire Technicians Needed 50 hours per week. Benefits. Must have valid drivers license. Apply in person, Swanson Tire Co, 1000 N Hudson, 235-8305.

Working Superintendents/ Carpenters Wanted For national commercial retail tenant finish work.

Must have tools and transportation. Work requires travel.

Call 1-800-237-1694 or email resume to: beth@llretail.com

2221 N. Meridian 2043sf 3bd 2ba 1 owner NEW EVERYTHING! Mahogany wood floors. granite kitchen counters.

13x27 patio. asking price $179,000 » 412-5683

946-6548 $200 OFF Washer/Dryers, Fireplaces PC Schools-Townhouses

PARKLANE 8100 N. MacArthur Blvd. »»» 721-5455 »»»

»» New Home »» 4008 Grace Cir 4/2/2 1944sf mol, 20% Down. $6000 off if sign contract by July 31. Open Sunday 206-8149

Experienced Journeyman wanted immediately.

Must pass drug & backgr check. Must have own hand tools. For more info call 405-433-2358 Take over pmt $355 3bd/2ba 2001 Oak Ridge community Edmond 341-9209 4 Bed, 2 Bath, already set up take over payments. 634-4812 Over 100 Repos on Land or 0 down w/your Land! WAC 866-764-3200,405-631-3200 Abandoned 3 bed, 2 bath, nice schools, easy access to OKC. Call 634-4812 Mobiles ok, wooded acreage pond, water and septic, owner finance 634-4812

$89 FIRST MONTH Bring this ad for Special.

Affordable Luxury Spacious, too 416-5259 TUSCANY VILLAGE »» ALL BILLS PAID »» 1 Beds-Move in Today! $99 First Month 2 Beds & Townhomes, too DREXEL ON THE PARK Pool & Park 293-3693 Introducing THE ANGELIC APTS First Month $189 1,2,3 Bed 455-8150 No App Fee w/Appr Appl poolside 2bd, NW 19th & MacArthur 943-0907 800 N. Meridian 1bd All bills paid 946-9506 $350mo 1bd 1ba very clean stove/fridge 405-818-4089 •ABC• Affordable, Bug free, Clean » 787-7212»

Rent to Own: Nice 2&3bd MWC $350&up 390-9777 $149 1st Month 2beds/gated/carports Pristine! 416-5257 Momentum Prop Mgmt REAL ESTATE AUCTION Purcell, OK, Thursday, July 21, 2011, 10am Home on 5 acres +/3 Beds, 2 Baths 24x36 Morton Barn w/ (2) 12x12 Stalls Cement Floor w/drain, Dog Pens Totally Fenced For Info www.tillmansauction. com 405-542-7030 TILLMAN aUCTION

FSBO on 2 lots, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 24X30 out building, 21135 E Tenth, Hinton, OK, Cedar Lake area, 405-284-6250 or 405-255-8380.

$99 SPECIAL Lg 1bdr, stove, refrig., clean, walk to shops. $335 mo. 632-9849 8081 S.Shields,1-2bd dup, Bills Pd. Pets OK, Wkly/Mnthly rates,dep.632-4467 4900 S. Walker Large 1, 2 & 3 Bd Apts, Start at $420 + dep + elect, Sec 8 OK. 631-1115 $99 Move In Special!!!

Lg 1 and 2 Bdr, $345 to $420 mo. 632-9849

Condominiums, Townhouses For Rent 441 SW 77 Terr & Douglas 2bd 2.5ba, $650+dep 631-1115

Houses for rent

Designer/Draftsman AutoCAD required construction experience a plus. Great Benefits.

Email resume to hrapply@pmcokc.com Diesel Mechanic Class 8 diesel mechanic needed. Busy company seeks experienced mechanic for all types of diesel trucks and heavy equipment both shop and field work. Great pay for the right highly motivated individual. Call Bill at 405-568-2070

$200 off 1 & 2 BEDROOMS Furnished & Unfurnished NEWLY REMODELED GATED COMMUNITY

$100 off

Cement Mason Finishers

Example Working Hours: 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (and later occasionally)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

OPEN SUNDAYS 2-5 9313 SW 25th (SW 29 & County Line) 5bd, 4ba, 3492sf, blt '06, Mustang Schls $292K 537-9407

SERVICE ADVISOR Experience preferred.

Top pay. Contact Robert Fenton Nissan East 226-5276 EOE

CANADIAN VALLEY TECHNOLOGY CENTER – CHICKASHA CAMPUS is accepting applications for Maintenance Tech – HVAC 3 yrs exp., OK Journeyman Mechanical License For complete job description & application go to www.cvtech.edu\jobs or contact: Tammy Casady (405) 222-7523 Email: tcasady@cvtech.edu

Oklahoma City Marriott is hiring for the following: • Chief Engineer • Housekeepers • Front Desk Associates • F&B Positions Apply at the Front Desk.

3233 NW Expressway No Phone Calls Please

Home Health Aide Certified for fast growing home health agency in Norman. Experience is required call 360-6060 or email to rikennedy10@yahoo.com

COOKS

Plumbers: Journeymen and Apprentices Experience needed.

We offer top pay, 401K and health insurance.

Must be felony free.

Fax resume 918-279-1067 or call 918-279-1065.

Builder Will Finance approx 2000sf new 3bd 2ba 3-car. $179,900 Must have 20% down payment 417-6192, 417-7294

Now Hiring ‚ 203-0596 FIRESTONE

wanted. Excellent wages & benefits. Call 405-919-6981

Admin Assistant, PT Construction ofc. 8AM2PM daily. Phone, filing, schedule deliveries and data entry. Send resume including references and salary requirements to cpastaff@yahoo.com

Experienced hiring at Perry's Restaurant.

Apply in person 7432 S. May Ave.

PLUMBERS $40 - $60K. Full benefits.

40+ hours. Roto-Rooter.

3120 S Ann Arbor Ave. jobs@rotorooterok.com

Auto Mechanic Needed.

Top pay, Health Ins., IRA, Paid Time off, Etc. Express Credit Auto 3042 NW 39th St. OKC Send resume to: JSimmons@ Expresscreditauto.com Or Call (405)-470-8206

DIRECTOR OF HOTEL OPERATIONS for new hotel opening at Firelake Grand Casino Qualifications: 1.) Direct daily operations of hotel 2.) Create budgets and monitor costs 3.) Achieve highest level of customer service 4.) Oversee hiring and training of new employees All qualified candidates can apply at www.firelakejobs.com

Exper. Dental Assistant Wanted for positive, energetic, patient centered Edmond practice.

Call 341-8804 , Fax 341-4967

Veterinary Receptionist Town and Country Animal Hospital in Choctaw now hiring. Experienced veterinary receptionst needed. Experience with Avimark software program required. Insurance and IRA available. Starting $ 9.00 per/hr. Pick up an application @ front desk, 2400 Victoria Dr. in Choctaw or fax resume to 769-1077

Route Driver/ Sales Person Growing safety shoe co. has immediate opening for Route Salesperson. Experience helpful but not required. Must have good communication skills and be a self starter. Up to $40K first year + benefits.

Apply at GellCo, 1200 S. Agnew, OKC 73108.

Pest Control Tech Experience required in pest & termite control.

Must pass background check & have good MVR. Salary + commissiom + benefits. 359-9690.

Appointment setters M-Thur 8:30a-5p, Fri- 8:30-3p $10-12hr + commissions $300 newbie setting bonus 866-652-7760 ext-4020

Dental Experienced Business Office. Must be able to multi task.

Fax resume to 632-7717 or mail or hand deliver to 8283 S Walker Ave, Okc, 73139.

Immediate Opening

NEWSOK.COM

ESTATE AUCTION: 10am, Sat 7/16. 928 SW 45th, OKC. Nice Brick Home, 1500+ SF. Viewing 1-3 Sun, 7/10.

JB Robison 918 256 5524 JBRauctions.com

3917 SE 12th 2bd $475 Section 8 only FLESHMANS INC 235-5473 or 314-3551 Updated 2bd 1ba ch/a $600 Accurate 732-3939

Newer 3 bed, 3 bath on 4.7 acres, 30x50 shop, 15 min S of O.U. $217K, 100% fin avail. View online. John, 405-613-3980.

1N to 10A, E. of OKC, pay out dn. before 1st pmt. starts, many are M/H ready over 400 choices, lg trees, some with ponds, TERMS Milburn o/a 275-1695 paulmilburnacreages.com OWNER FINANCING 1-28 Acres Many Locations Call for maps 405-273-5777 www.property4sale.com Payout dn pmt before 1st pmt starts. Your opportunity to own land, 40 areas, E, NE, SE of OKC 1N A. Milburn o/a 275-1695 terms

I BUY HOUSES Any condition. No cost to U 495-5100

I BUY & SELL HOUSES 27 YRS EXP 650-7667 HOMESOFOKCINC.COM Don't Sell Until You Get Our Investors Offer. Fast Close.

DLemons&Assoc850-3880

Lakefront Home: Lake Hinkle, Waldron, AR. 3bd, 2ba, 1450sf, Great hunting & fishing! Only $118,000 evenings 479-923-4236

5 ac tracts SE of OKC TBird area $1500 down $175mo603-4365 818-2939

Brick 3bd 2ba, landscaped, 1600sf, fenced, storage, sunroom $1075 255-4300 2/1/1, $500 month, $125 off 1st month rent, ch&a, 831-0207.

N. Highland 3/4Bd, 1K Ba, fncd, $0 dep. $600-$700, Sec. 8, 1-800-529-0307 code 37 Luxury 3/2.5/2 duplex $865 TJ Mgmt 420-1966

$99 Move In Special 1 & 2bds, carports, coin lndry $345-445 470-3535

Free Month Rent. 1&2bd QUIET! Covered Parking Great Schools! 732-1122

Daryl's Appliance: W&D $75 &up, limited supply! 5yr warr. Refr/Stoves $125 &up , 1yr warr 405-632-8954 Washer & Dryer, Extra Large Cap., Exc Cond. $225 »»» 248-4070 Washer, Dryer, Freezer $100 ea; Frig $150; Can Del; 820-8727 or 216-8318 BlowoutSale!All app xtra clean 1yr wnty 732-8503 stevensappliances.com

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GOBER CONSTRUCTION Post Framed Buildings: 30x40x10, (2) 12x8 overhead (1) entry door, and concrete $12,500. Call .

405-650-2556 • Laminate Flooring 2100 sq ft, 25 year warr, 95¢/sq ft • Prefinished oak, Hardwood, 2400 sq ft. 30 year warranty $2/sq ft. • 405-632-0499 •Solid Brazilian Cherry• • Hardwood Flooring • (2600sf) Beautiful, never used $2.50/sf 632-0499

Beautiful 3bd brick home cov'd deck$1085 420-1966

3 bed, 2 full baths, Quiet area. ¡¡ 944 E. Hill Sec 8 OK. Call 524-4102

Shell Gas Station selling 2 gasoline dispensors $2,700 Exc Cond 405-312-4642

2 & 3 bed $450-650 www.longburk.com Longburk RE 732-7474

Rest equip-100s -chairs, tables, refrig, grills, fryers, hoods. 417-5310.

4bd 1.7ba 2car $950 Accurate Prop 732-3939

Best Kept Secret! St. Croix Villas-Gated, secure, serene Villa Homes 1460-1600sf $145,000 & up. 8500 S. McKinley Mike 520-9393

$98 1st Month Near OU Med Ctr Nice! 788-4716 Momentum Prop Mgmt

Commercial RE Industrial Property For Sale

MUSTANG CREEK PLAZA Retail Space For Lease 2125sf-837 S Mustang Rd 1125sf-845 S Mustang Rd 2125sf-805 S Mustang Rd Call Gretchen M-F/9-5 787-7242 LeasespaceOKC.com

FREE DELIVERY OKC! Washer $125 Dryer $125 Refrigerators $150 Warranty & Free Del. Call 405-210-2230.

Exceptional, quiet 3bd brick $985 T&J Mgmt 420-1966

$200 OFF RENT 1 & 2 bedrooms. Spring Tree Apartments. 405-737-8172.

Business Property For Rent

843-1651 or 842-7200

3bd 2ba w/liv rm, din rm, 2 car gar., fenced backyard, 637-4406

1315 NW 2nd St, 3 bed, $400 month, $150 deposit, others, 639-0556.

2426 C.R. 1335,Blanchard 1546 SF 3/2/2, Fireplace 1.25 Acre/Oversize Garage Blt ’09 Must See Mstr Suite $149,500; 405-694-9303

5 acres, 50X70 building, for sale or lease, I-40 & 81 junction, El Reno 405850-2807 or 348-9663.

Website/Email: www.dianelees.com dianelees@ dianelees.com

3bd, 2ba, 2car, ch&a, fp 1800sf, new tile, carpet & paint. 9208 Aaron Dr. $1200 +$800d 745-5711, 833-3540

309.9

» BEAUTIFUL» 2150sf 5 Bed 2K Bath NEW EVERYTHING $144,500 737 ST.CHARLES Call Jack for appt 308-1771

Appraisals, & more.

DIANE LEE'S

4bd 2ba doublewide 5acre $1050 (WAC - No Horses) Home&RanchRlty 794-7777

4916 N Cromwell, 3 bd, 1K ba, 2 car, ch&a, fncd back yard, all appls, $800 mo, 714-412-9008 or 405-463-0554.

20 acres, D/C Schools OKC city limits, platted, all city utilities. 388-6490

Open Sunday 2-5 4/3/3 14117 Pecan Hollow Ter East Edmond. 2162sf, Updated! Open floor plan $209,900 FSBO 650-1594

Liquidation

3bd 2ba 2car f/p $1200 Accurate Prop 732-3939

404 NW 82 3bd Sec 8 $550 221 NW 91 3bd Sec 8 $600 8220 Robinson 3bd sec8$650 2715 Park Place 3bd $550 FLESHMANS INC 235-5473 or 314-3551

2K A or more $16,950 $450dn $155mo Tuttle area 18mi SW of OKC. Larger parcels available 745-5889

Former Model Home in Deer Creek ISD 4805 NW 160th 2 blocks from middle school Lone Oak Ridge gated comm. fsbo 3bed, 2.5ba, 2677sf 1-story Home, $252,900 330-5838/255-0800

Estate & Business

1 mi E of Tinker, 3/1/2 ch&a, util rm, $525+$300 dep, No pets. 732-4351

Call for Maps! See why we sell more acreages than anyone in Okla.

E of OKC. o/a 275-1695

Homes For Sale

2, 3 & 4 bed $475-895 www.longburk.com Longburk RE 732-7474

Antiques, Art, Collectibles 501

3bd 1.7ba 2car $700 Accurate Prop 732-3939 2bd 1ba 1car $500 Accurate Prop 732-3939

Highest CASH paid for old coin collections silver dollars & gold 620-7375

Business Property For Rent

Business Property For Rent

Office Space For Rent

ATTENTION!!!

FENWICK PLAZA NW 164 & Pennsylvania Retail Lease Spaces As Low As $995/mo 2 Months Free Rent Gretchen M-F 787-7242 www.leasespaceokc.com

Great Commercial Location for Rent Building & 5 acres I-40 & McLoud Exit $1200.00 per month 405-273-5777

MORGAN CREEK PLAZA 1721 S. Morgan-$695/mo 1725 S. Morgan-$695/mo 1827 S. Morgan-$750/mo Ask About Our Specials!

Call Gretchen 787-7242 www.leasespaceokc.com OLD WORLD PLAZA New Retail/Office Space ONLY 6 UNITS LEFT! BARGAIN RATES-$795 for 1018 sqft, 501 S. Mustang Rd. Call Gretchen M-F/9-5 787-7242

Industrial Property For Rent BRAND NEW WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 9632 NW 6th - 12,000 sf 9640 NW 6th - 6,000 sf 9700 NW 6th - 6,000 sf 9708 NW 6th - 12,000 sf Call Gretchen M-F 9-5 787-4615 www.leasespaceokc.com

GREAT Space OFFICE Various NW locations MOVE IN SPECIALS 300-6000sf 946-2516

Remodeled single furnished offices $175mo 50th & N Santa Fe area 235-8080

THE OKLAHOMAN

Port-A-Cool evaporative coolers, $500-$3000, Immediate Delivery, Steve Harris, 405-818-7860.

Akai Flat Screen TV 27'' exc cond $275, RCA True Flat Tube TV 37'' never used $175, 19'' portable TV w/VHS $30, all obo.

405-350-1573 iPod Touch 4th Generation 8GB New Never Opened w Acc Kit $190 405-886-4263

11508 Brown Ave. 2 blocks E. of NW 113th & Council Thu Fri Sat 9-3 Furn., Noritake China, Fostoria, Depression glass, Linens, Quilts, 48-star Flag, Dolls, Kitchen full, Electronics, 42 yrs in house.

Two Sisters Estate Sales ESTATE SALE 3008 Center St S of Hefner/W of N. May Fri/Sat/Sun, 8am-5pm.

Fine Decor, Okla Art, Furniture, Kitchen Items, Lamps, Desks, Victrola, China, Tools, Glassware, Seasonal Crafts, Clowns, Porcelain, Books, Games, Crafts.

Corner of Memorial Rd & Green Valley Dr. (1 blk E of Mercy Hosp.)

Old & New replicas of Old Cars; costume jewelry; linens; China & glassware; king sz adj. bed; din rm set OPENS 9 AM ESTATE SALE-INDOORS Antq to nearly new. Exc Cond. Tools; Everything Goes! Collectibles; nice clothes: wmn's lrg to 18; toys. 11820 Sagamore Dr (K mi W of Reno & Mustang Rd) Th 5p-9pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-3pm.

Storage Unit Sale!

Galaxy Storage. NW 92nd & Western (1 block E on 92nd) Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 14-16.

624 SW 67th Thu-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2 vntg, mid cent., modern & patio furn, crystal, China, misc.

Estate Sale, July 14, 15 & 16, 1710 SE 61st St (off SE 59th between I35 & Eastern), opens at 7AM, collectibles, furniture and treasures.

800-256-1638 MF 492 2006 orchard model. 85 HP MFWD. 1825 hours.

New front tires and parts. Clean, ready to work. $17200 478-2539 waltercp@icnet.net

Priefert Ranch Equipmentcattle panels•working chutes•sweeps•round pens horse stocks•stalls•feeders Pioneer Equip. 745-3036 Hydraulic hay spike, self contained, attaches to goose neck hitch, $700 405-641-0841

Bulldog Pups 1m 1f 6wks Y English, V American $400.

405-570-9010

JD 750J 6900 hrs, cabin air, 6-way blade, EXC $87,500. 405-406-0076

FENCE SALE 6 ft Chain Link $59.95 Wood Fence $25.95 ACME FENCE OKC 232-6361 800-894-5006 Black Ornamental Fence 4’x92’’ panels, $81.00/panel; 2540 SW 29th, 634-6411.

6 piece Lane Sectional, incl 2 recliners & 1 matching rocker recliner w/massage, 3 table lamps, $800. 324-6676 Beautiful mediterranean style dining table with 6 leather chairs, paid $2300, asking $1300, 513-1885.

Drexel cherry wood din rm table, 2 leaves, 6 chrs, lrg lighted 2pc hutch $2500 759-2627 Classic 5 foot by 3K foot mirror, figurines of lovers in robes at each end, $800, 946-8649.

Thomasville massive solid oak armoire, 2 night stands & 8 foot dresser, $1200, 946-8649.

HUGE MULTI FAMILY!!

Lots of baby & house holds, clothes, golf eq, tractor, more! Thr-Sat 8-5 6701 & 6625 Desiree Dr. off S Air Depot btwn Indian Hills & SE 164th for more info 794-8648

7909 Breezewood Dr. I-240 S. off Sooner Rd. Fri-Sat. 8am. baby/toddler, decor, tools, clths.

2 Family Sale Th/F/S 8-5 7113 Eagles Landing, off Sooner & 240, behind Sonic. Wshr/Dry, 3 desks portable windowless ac, guitar hero, playstation 2

Overstuffed beige living room club chair $30 obo.

405-350-1573

Th-Sa 7-5 325 SW 129th Briarwood Creek Adn. Clothes: girl 24mo-3T & jrs Furn, household, & misc.

3 FAMILIES. Lots of current clothes, computers and household items.

7:30am, 8513 S Ross Ave Church Garage Sale Selecman United Methodist, 3301 SW 41st St. Thu & Fri 7-4 Sat 7-noon Multi Family Sale Thursday & Friday 8805 S. Hillcrest Dr. Household Misc.

HUGE SALE

1320 Sherwood Lane Fri. 7/15 and Sat. 7/16 8am*No early birds*

3-wheel mobility scooter $400; Electric wheelchair $300; Lift scooter/ wheelchair inside vehicle $275 » 488-7017 » Motorized Wheelchair, Excellent Condition, navy blue $1500 ¡¡ 206-0120 2 yr old handicap chair, never used, $650. Call 405-634-3440 talk to Pete.

Electric scooter/wheel chair, used 2 weeks, half price, $1900, 295-2321.

USED AC CONDENSERS 3TON, 3.5TON & 4 TON $300-$400 789-9929

HARD TIMES LOW PRICES John Deers : GT275, 260, LX277, 425. 38''-72'' cuts 4 OTHERS » $650-$2800 » 641-9932» 8 Lawn mowers $50-$85, Riding mower $600.

405-619-9730 19.5 HP Ariens riding mower, 42'' cut like new cond. $750 410-9252 2 Craftsman riding mowers, 42" cut, 16hp, $450/pair. 769-3186

2 Power Washers $500 each, used for tree service, lots of tools for going out of business sale come by & look, $10-$100 885-2572, 924-1430 CAT D6RXW Series II Dozer, CAB/air, yr 2005 PS Tilts, 7000 hrs, 80% u/c. very clean. $120,000 obo. 979-567-3425 Port-A-Cool evaporative coolers, $500-$3000, Immediate Delivery, Steve Harris, 405-818-7860.

Auto lift for low ceiling 48'' rise 110V, portable.

6000lb $2200 210-7122 2 Generators, 1 electric start 220v & 110v, $600 ea. 885-2572, 924-1430

Ragdoll Kittens Adorable 8 weeks $200.00-$100.00 405-924-8588 Siamese, apple head, 7 weeks, seal point beauties, $75 each, 601-7895.

SIBERIAN KITTENS HYPO ALLERGENIC 12wks old. TICA REG. 2f 2m $750ea 405-368-8951 3 LH-Red tby. 10wks hzl eyes. Shots & wormed.

Committed owners only $200 each. 405-732-0556

Mal-Shih-ADORABLE! ITTY BITTY! $295 Visa/MC 405-826-4557 Maltese, ACA, 2M 3F $500-$800 ¡‘¡ 627-0419 diamondlkennel.com ok#17

40 head 4-6yr old black & bwf cow/calf pairs $1350 ea. 18head young blk & bwf fall calving cows $1025 ea. 2 Angus bulls $1400ea. 580-729-6849 580-393-1388 (10) Farm raised pairs 3-5 yrs old $1500/pr 405-664-4482 4 breeding age Brangus Bulls, $1250 each. 580332-3121, 332-3795 Ada

Bull Terrier puppies, 2M, McKinsey & Chico bloodlines, AKC reg, s/w, $1500, contact Romeo, 405-410-9672.

Bull Terriers 9 weeks 1M 1F AKC white 1000 OBO 405249-9030 282-6232

GROCERY STORE APPLMeat dsply box 10ft $75, dairy case 12ft $40, frzn fd case 18ft $70 (both open face), veg case 10ft $25. 405-785-2606

WE BUY FURNITURE 942-5865 No Appliances

All Sports & Concerts » Local & Nationwide»

405-295-2222 www.totallytickets.com 2 tickets ea. for Ragtime, July 19 & Chorus Line, Aug 2. Both in seats 107 & 108, row H, center. Includes free parking & donor reception. $245 805-720-7556, Joe Purdy

Chihuahua, 7 wks MICRO TEENY TINY $1500 Cash ¡ 519-8584 CHIHUAHUA ADORABLE TEENY- TINY! $250 Visa/MC 405-826-4557 CHIHUAHUA ACA Reg. Long hair Male, 1.25 lbs, $200 733-4077, 733-1471

Chihuahua Pups ACA 8wk, 1st shots 5/M & 1/F long & short haired cuties. $200-300.

405-550-8870 Chihuahua Pups: 2F, 8 weeks, $300 each; 1M, 3 months, $250; 222-0662.

Chihuahuas 7 weeks Males blk/tan, wht/brwn $65ea 405-496-8337 Chihuahuas, ACA Ms & Fs $200-$400 ¡‘¡ 627-0419 diamondlkennel.com ok#17

AMERICAN BULLDOG Pups Johnson Bloodline 2M, 2F $400-$600 or trade. 580-484-2899 Arctic Timber Wolf Pups, Born May 12, $200-$300.

Make very good pets, parents on site, health check if needed.

Call 405-352-5325 or 405-613-4578 or 405-245-4183 or email for pics at: rcasteel86@att.net tuffy73059@sbcglobal.net » AUSSIE's » All Colors, Mini & Toy's $100-$400 405-650-4671 Aussies Mini www.okieaussie.com $400-$650 405-613-4826 Australian Shepherd 2m, 5f, shots/wormed, registered, merles and tris, $400-500.

405-433-2081 Australian Shepherd minis, 2M, 4F, all colors, 9 weeks old, $400-$500, 405-850-0264.

Australian Shepherds Reg 2m 3f $300-$500. Solid pedigree » 405-525-6861

Basset Hound Puppies, UKC, 5F/2M, POP, Will be 5wks & ready for new homes July 19th $300-M, $400-F 580-656-0867

CHIHUAHUA TOY/RAT TERRIER MIX PUPPIES3 F, B&W, parents on prem., adorable, 7wks. $125 cash, 405-869-0093

German Shepherd AKC Pups. 5 males, 2 females. Black and tan.

Loving and playful pups with first shots. POP. Must see! $250 405-702-3109 German Shepherd AKC Pups Beautiful pups, various colors of sable and standard; 2M, 6F, 7wks on 7/ 8. Parents are great family dogs/yard guards. $250. 405 514-2110 German Sheperd Pup AKC Registered Male onlyl, Have shots and health check, Stillwater. Ready to take home $250.405-377-2976 German Shepherd pups 6wks AKC mother import father 1st shots blk/tan drk sab $250. 496-6506 German Shepherd, AKC, Snow White, Lg. country dogs, $300, 940-641-0365 German Shepherd Pups AKC, POP, s/w, 4M, 5F, $250ea.

405-392-2607 German Shepherd pups AKC Registered 7wks $350ea. 918-430-4032 GERMAN SHEPHERD AKC 4 males, 8 weeks old, $350. 405-631-4037 German Shorthair Pointer Pups, AKC reg. 3 F, 2 M, $250 ea. Guthrie 405-282-5324

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Pups, 7 weeks old, AKC reg. 918-747-6877 Bichon Frise, loveable pups, 12 weeks, s/w, 2F $275, 4M $250, 214-7857 Bichon Frise, small breeder sellout, M&F, $150 obo, 214-7857.

Bloodhounds 4 reg. bloodhounds comes with dog houses $400. each 580-425-1079 Blue Heeler Pups, short & stout, must see $150.

Aussie Pups ASCA reg.

2 M, 13 weeks, $150, 819-2922, 436-8565 Blue Heeler Puppies, 7wks, working parents Males, t/dc, 1st shots, $100. 580-861-2200 Blue Heelers - 6wks, ranch raised, shots, wormed, claws, tails removed, $150. 405-284-6426

Border Collie Pups ABCA red/wht, 6WKS $125 »» 454-6410

BOSTON TERRIER AKC BLUE 5 female Bostons Vet checked S/W dews removed first shots. 3 Blues, 1 Champagne & 1 Black 2 wks old. Deposit will hold till 6 wks. $350$750 call 918-377-2642 or 405-240-7462 BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES 6 wk old Boston Terrier pups (bull dog like) will be 20-30lbs.1 blk/wht M, 1blk/wht F & 3 rare red/ wht F; price includes s/ w/AKC reg papers. 350450 Call @ (405)474-7830 BOXER/PIT BULL MIX 7mo, M, shots up to date neutered $50. 405-812-0772 Boxer AKC Puppies 6 weeks 3f 2m AKC Boxer Puppies $350-$450 (405)401-4431

Schnauzer Mini AKC, E/T/DC/S&W, 1 S&P Fml $250 » 405-612-8998

Maltese/Toy Rat Terrier, will be tiny tri color, long hair, 2F, $100, 990-5050.

Maltese Puppy, Fullblood 6 weeks ’ $250 ’ 672-5411, OKC area.

Malti/Poo, Males 7 wks, champaign/crm, $150, 405-761-8423, carmen1234@aol.com MASTIFF PUPPIES 1/2 English, 1/2 Bullmastiff puppies. 7 weeks old. Have first shots.

POP $500-600 Beth 405-589-6927 Miniature Pincher Pups First shots, tails, dewclaws already done. Full AKC Registration. Ready NOW! 5 BLK/TN F available. $500 785-320-1215 Miniature Pinscher pups Black/Tan, 7 wks, tails docked, 1st shots, wormed $150.

405-213-3000. Lv msg.

Min Pin, ACA s/w/e/t, choc, blk/tan $200-$250 will meet 918-426-5181 ¡ OK#4 Min Pin, chocolate F Pup 4 mos, also 2yr old $100ea ¡ 570-9134

SCHNAUZER PUPPIES ’’’’’’’’’’’’’’ ADORABLE MINIS S/W 1yr hlth grtd $275 Will Meet If Requested. pedestalpuppies.com ’ 580-220-5866 ’ Schnauzers Mini AKC www.countrypups.com 2 male $200. 580-467-5742 SHEPHERD/Heeler spayed, hsebrk, shots, perfect pet, $25, 722-9384 SHIH-POMs, 8 week old males, hand raised, 2 pup shots, dewormed, Potty Patch trained, $250, 405-285-8666.

SHIH-POO ADORABLE ITTY BITTY! $295 Visa/MC 405-826-4557

Pekingese Puppies, AKC 1m 1f S/W, POP, $300 ea.

580-816-0314 Pit Bull, pure bred, Colby ch. bldlns, brindle, white POP $200¡580-237-1961 Pit Bull, white, deaf, but not a hindrance, friendly, non aggressive, 2 years, neutered, $25, 722-9384.

Shih Tzu, 8 weeks, 3 F, Very Fluffy & Small, $200 732-2081/887-8284 MWC Shih Tzu, ACA, 2M 4F, tri color $400-$450 627-0419 diamondlkennel.com OK# 17

SHIH TZU 2 Females $225, 2 Males $175. 9wks Reg. s/w. 405-379-3553 Shih Tzu AKC Puppies 8wks, Males $200, Females $250 CASH 405-663-4047

Cocker Puppies, ACA, 9 weeks, buff with white, s/w vet checked, POP, $175 cash, 405-373-2438.

Golden Retriever M & F FREE. may sep. $25 rehoming fee 354-4387

Pit Bull pure bred 5 pups, 7 weeks old, s/w, POP, $175 each. 405-686-1116

Sib. Husky pups Born 6/1, male and female, many colors. $250 Robbie @ 405-370-0165

CORGIES AKC MALES 9wk old »» both colors. $400ea » 580-564-5802 Dachshund, Mini, ACA, 12wks, dbl dapple, s/w $125-$150 405-585-3545

Great Dane Puppies 3 m mantles/2 f harlequins pure bread. $350. 818-4215 Great Pyrenees Female Pup, 4 months $150 ¡¡ 570-9134 ¡¡

Dachshund Mini AKC M/F, Vet Chkd, Home Raised, Hlth Gurant. $150 & Up jenkinscuddly puppies.com

Great Pyrenees Mixed Puppies 3F, 2M $20 405-834-9310

Dachshund Mini 4 male, 1 female, 3 months, double dapple. $100$125, 405-527-9192

Greyhound puppies 13 wks, Current on shots, 3 f and 1m. Come from hunting background $100. Call 580-748-0713

Dachshund Mini, AKC, 5 Males, 6 wks, $150 735-1368, 604-7538

Dalmatian AKC, Ch. bldlns, 8 wks, micro chipped, hearing tested. (baer) shots/wormed, $450-$550. 918-839-9753

Poodle, standard size puppy, black, 11 week old female, $350 firm, 202-6268.

POODLE, TINY TOY M, SNOW WHITE, 10 WEEKS, S/W, ADORABLE! $350, 485-2869 Poodle -Miniature Pups Excellent disposition and health. Cream and white, veterinary raised.

Spayed, vaccinated and ready for a forever home! $750.

580-591-3145

Eng Bulldog AKC/UKC F Brd/Wht s/w/v Ch Sire $1700. 580-319-8827

Jack Russells Jack Russell Pups 8wks S/T/DC/W $150. Dustin 779-4452

Poodle Standard AKC Ch Bldline, Hlth Grntee Sell $300 w/out papers/ $6-900 with $300-900 Missi 620-988-2737

English Bulldog Puppies, AKC, 3F/2M, 7 weeks.

Puppy wellness papers from vet. Deposits ok $1500 (918)407-5220/407-5221 stubbornbullies.com English Bulldog 1 M, 7 months, Playful & loving, UTD on S/W, Housebroken, CrateTrained, Wonderful family pet, to approved home ONLY! $700.

918-208-7138 English Bulldog AKC Puppies 8 week old males. Current Shots and Microchip. Champion Bloodlines. $1400 herefordhill@hughes.net 405-612-5677 * English Bulldogs * * French Bulldog Pups * * $500 & up. Go online * * parkerbulldogs.com * * 580-471-3714 * English Bulldog Puppies AKC,vet che'd healthy!, CH lines, $800-$1200 www.burtonbullies.com, 918-696-0726 English Bulldog, AKC, 6 yr female, red & white, $300, 918-655-7353, stocktonbulldogs.com English Bulldog Pups AKC, vet checked, 6wks s/w 3m 2f $1200 for info & pics call 405-520-2701

2 wheel trailer 5'10''long by 4'6'' wide, reg axle, $275 cash. 354-2660

Boxer AKC Puppies $800 Male/$700 Female Lee - 405-830-6540

English Bulldog AKC, 3M, $1400 ea, 285-2825, englishbulldogsjarvis.com

5x8 ut $775•12'x77 $860 16'ut $1300•18'car h$1895 J&J Trailers 405-682-2205

Boxer fawn with white, 3 Male, 1 Female, DOB 6/19, $200, 326-6151

5x8, 5x10, 6x12, w/gates; like new 16 foot tandem; $650-$950 cash; 670-1850

BOXER HUSKY MIX PUPPIES. BLUE EYES. $125. 405-816-9795

Free to a loving adult home, 9mo M German Shep./Pit mix, all shots neutered, Very affectionate & loving »» 799-1934

18' car hauler, steel floor brakes, new tires, dovetail $2150 405-834-9094

BOXER PUP, ACA, Shots/Wormed ¡ $100 918-426-5181 OK#4

French Bulldog AKC Male, 4 1/2 months, all shots $1200 303-4328215/glsm95@yahoo. com. Newalla

Lab AKC Puppies 1m black, 2f black, Blocky Head, Double Coated, Kellygreen Blood Line,Hunting Blood Line, Vet Chd/Shots, Family Raised $200-$250.

405-334-3007

» GUN SHOW» OKC Fairgrounds JULY 23rd & 24th Metcalf 918-272-1119 WE BUY GUNS Mustang Pawn & Gun Over 1,000 New/Used Guns Tue-Sat 9-6 376-GUNS

2008 HD FIHTCY 9416 Miles $19,495

6 Reg. GSH Pups, Dixieland Rusty bloodline $350 each Call Allan, 405-760-8748

'08 Heritage black 6667 miles $16,995 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 2008 HD Dyno Low Ride 9672 Miles Orange & Blk $11,895 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 2008 XL1200c 3500 miles silver $7,795 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 2008 HD Dyna Low Ride 9672 Orange & Black $11,895 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 '08 HD FLHX Big Bose Kit Exhaust $17,800 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 '07 Softtail Custom FXSTC 11,126 mi blue/blk $13,495 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

1999 Harley Road King Custom paint, cruise control, 95 kit, air horn and lots of extras. $10,000 ¡ 405-376-6013 1999 black Kawasaki model Vulcan 800, 23K miles, excellent condition, $2000, 405-2826190 or 405-630-0221.

'08 HD FITR 11178 Miles $17,495

The Oklahoman runs free found ads as a community service. » Call 475-3000 » before 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to advertise the item you've found in the next day's edition and online on NewsOK.com .

Male Orange Tabby, found north of Edmond 640-7868 or 640-7268 Miniature Schnauzer, male, on Santa Fe Ave. Call to id 405-790-0145.

Boxer mix?, young female, near I-35 & Waterloo, call to ID, 408-5899.

Jack Russell F, 15th & Sunnylane, wht body, brwn head 816-3904, 285-1917 Mid-lrg sz dog, SW 59th St & Hwy 92, Mustang.

Identify, 405-249-4730.

2 M dogs, appx 1 & 7 yrs on 7/4 Memorial & Western, 405-204-9007 Young, red, male dog found in Del City. Call Marian 602-705-7123.

Peacock E. Wilshire & Bryant area. Call 4782265 to ID & Claim.

Dog: small Fml mostly blk w/wht shrthair. 63rd /Portland to ID call 641-3429

'05 YAMAHA 660 RAPTOR $2200 or best offer 229-9691 1999 80X16 Summerset Twin Merc. 5.0, 90hrs 3b 2ba 2 showers, fully furn Stern thruster, like new 1 owner. $179,000 817-268-5489 817-307-1109 '86 Fish & Ski boat, new foot control Minkota Trolling motor, 70HP Evinrude motor, 17'. gd cond $2300 329-6118 12' Sea Eagle boat 375 Foldcat retail $1600 won in drawing sell $1000. 405 222 4205

Yorkies, 2M, very cute, 1 small, s/w, guaranteed $125-$200. 405-380-8469

97 SeaDoo SPX 2 seater garage kept. w/trailer $2500 405-514-5464

YORKIES, 3 GORGEOUS M, 11-13 WEEKS, S/W, MUST SEE! $350, 485-2869.

I BUY BOATS (405) 620-5760

I BUY BOATS Cell 580-595-1386

Yorkies, AKC, 3 males, ready to go, 1st shots, $400, 580-467-8760.

AMMO 700 rds of .50 cal Desert Eagle, 1000 rds of .223 Wolf, misc .50 call & 9mm mags, misc .45 ammo, $900, 590-2202.

Colt Officers 45, Series 80, polished stainless, $1300, 818-5584

'05 Suzuki C 90 Boulevard Windshield Bags $6,195.00 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

1980 Glastron 26ft, cabin cruiser, $15,000 Call for information. 863-2870

PUGS 3 female 8 weeks old $150each.

405-387-3147

» PC Encore 243 Pro Hunter SS, $625. » Remington 300 Ultra mag, $600. » Remington 10ga auto $850. 918-607-4378

'08 FXDB St. Bob, pewter denim, lots of extras, 4553 miles $11,488.

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2005 HD Electra Glide Classic, 36,129 miles, black, lots of extras, $11,900. 405-514-7204

YORKIE PUPPIES, reg, M & F, $400-$750. t-tinyyorkieranch.com 580-819-2541

PUGS 2m 1f 7wks old black. 1 blk M 1yr old $100ea. » 405-820-9281

Colt officer's ACP $600; Ruger MK III target, stainless, with scope, $500; Rossi older model .357, wood grips, $300; Marlin goose gun, 12 ga, $150; 405-808-2347.

S&W SS model 60, .357 mag revolver, 2K inch magna ported barrel, like new, $550, 405-634-6730.

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Yorkie Puppies 8 wks old 1 male, 2 female. no papers, Mom & Dad. weigh less than 5 lbs $250--300. 405 996 6353--405 623 1423

Mod. 629 44mag ss 6in exc. cond $3000.

405-740-6104

2009 Wells Cargo Trailer Model MC1015SE, $4800, 405-420-2449

'06 Harley Heritage Softail Stage 1, 11K mi, $10,200, 405-570-6767

Yorkie, ACA, Adorable Male Pups, 4 mos & 8 mos old $200ea 570-9134

Italian Greyhound, 8 AKC Pups, Beauties! shots, $250, 392-3467/408-8724

Rat Terriers, 8wks $50ea 1 Pom F, 12 wks $100 s/w Cash 405-306-7083

'09 HD SuperGlide Custom only 5500mi garage kept. lots extras & upgrades!! $13,500 » 580-221-0729

Toyota tundra and S&W, '01 Ext -Cab 4wd, v-8, camper, camo runs good

2006 Harley Davidson Road King blue Silver Nice Clean $11,995 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

YORKIE, 1 Male SUPER CUTE & SMALL!! $200 580-583-2696

DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES, Reg., Warlock bldlns, s/w/t/dc, POP, $350 obo ’ 405-664-0645.

Lab AKC Field Bred Pups Finest litter in OK. Sire #2 Lab in State. Field Champions for six generations, Health guar. POP, 5 black females $500 405-317-6360 Arcadiaretrievers.com

Dutch & Lionheads ’’’ $20-$30 ’’’ 405-255-8152

Westies, Reg. 9 wks old, shots & wormed $300 ’’ 405-742-7386 ’’

Yorkie AKC, F, $500, small M $300-$400, 1st s/w, 399-9245, 659-5108

Lab, AKC Reg. Pups, 1M 2F, black, Born 5/11/11, Vet ckd, dew claws removed, S/W, POP, Exc Pedigree. $150each 405-397-4566

Adorable baby Bunnies & breeding stock, various breeds $20-$30. 823-7848

Westie & Cairn Puppy, $100-$150 769-9154

POODLE SPITZ MIX 8 weeks 2 off white males and 1 br/bl male $125 obo. 605-0528

Pug Puppies Adorable, 7 week old pug puppies! 2 M and 2 F. $350. 405-509-3800

2009 Harley Davidson Dyno Super Glide 3474 mi Black $11,695 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

St. Bernard Puppies Males & Females, S/W $200. (580)334-4531

Healthy 10 week old kittens, need good home, $25 each, Lakeview Pet Hospital, 405-514-4988.

Jack Russell Pups reg JRTC 7wks vaccinated & wormed $150. 405-520-1491

'09 Heritage Softtail 5901 miles blue-silver $17,295 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

2001 Harley Davidson FXSTD 2642 Miles $11,495 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

Yorkie-poos male yorkie-poos 6 weeks old with first set of shots and de-wormer $300. Call James at 405-269-6779

PRESA CANARIO 12 months old, female, $600. 405-464-6307

'09 Softtail Custom FXSTC 5,136 miles cobalt/silver $15,495 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

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Poodles AKC 5 months old m , 5 puppies s/w 580-4021020 for pictures- grim. linda497@gmail.com must sell $150. Linda

Jack Russells, ACA, 8 wks, S/W/T/DC, Vet ckd microchipped, 2F $195ea; 1M $175 ¡ 405-612-5008

2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON CROSSBONES, custom paint, 3K miles, $16,995.

888-457-5765 www.fowlerhonda.com

Silky Terriers, 2M, $150 ea, 11 weeks, Reg, S/W 405-379-3553

Havanese Puppies 9 wks old. Registered.

First shots and vet check complete. Loveable, adorable and great companions! $500.

Call 405-249-4918

English Bulldog Puppies, AKC, 2F/2M, 8 weeks.

Puppy wellness papers from vet. $1250-$1500 (918)407-5220/407-5221 stubbornbullies.com

Baby Pot Belly Pigs 2-4 lbs spotted, pink, black $75 or 2 for $100. 918-399-9366

Poodle AKC standard 2 yr old chocolate female. Housebroken. Moving must sale. $500 Ada 580-399-5480

POODLE Standard F spayed, 2yrs old. house dog $200 405-549-4397

2010 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom 2090 Miles $13,495 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

'01 Harley Davidson Duce $9,944

YORKIE, Female. ACA 10wks s/w . Parents 5lbs. $275 405-221-1578

Doberman Pinscher puppies, AKC, s/w/t/dc, males & females, ready now, $400, 918-962-2514 or 479-651-5079.

9 Talking Parrots, H/F Babies & Breeders $50$500 or trade. 341-6373

Siberian Huskies » fullbld born May 22. Blk & Wht blue eyes $250 202-5387

POODLES, 8 weeks old, 2 Female, S/W $350 ¡ 405-535-3360

Doberman, AKC, 8 wks, S/W/T/DC, white with blue eyes, 2M, 3F ¡ $600 ¡‘ 580-504-9580 ‘¡

2010 HD St Glide 5339 Miles Red Very Clean Like New! OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065

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Pom AKC Puppys 3 females 2males in guthrie p.o.p. $350.

405-990-0157

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Havanese, AKC, M All colors. Very small. s/w, $200. 324-1201

4-Horse Hot Walker 6 speed, forward & reverse, factory made, $2250, 405-397-7915.

Pointer mix 4 yrs, spayed F, shots, housebroken, perfect pet $25 722-9384

1 F toy poodle solid black $250. Robyn 887-1709

Havanese, AKC, blk & wht, Super Cute & Adorable! $400 ¡ 580-583-2696

2 beautiful mares 6yr old Arabian $600. 4yr old Appaloosa $200 Must see to appreciate them!!.

Also horse trailer $500 964-4286 or 301 6185

Shih Tzu Puppies, ACA, 3 F, S/W ¡ $225 each (405)395-8820/433-2292

Shih Tzu Puppies Tri Color, 7 Wks, 2F, 1M $125. 405-820-5089

Great Dane puppies, AKC 14 weeks, DOB 4/8/11, s/w/dc, 3M, 1 brindle & 2 fawn, $400, 659-6948.

TINY BABY POT BELLY PIGS $100 EACH » 823-7848 »

Shih Tzu Puppies, AKC, S/W, Great Pets! $225-$325, 405-503-2272

Pit Bull pups, full blood, ears cropped, red nose, Colby, $250, 405-589-9508.

Cocker Spaniel AKC adorable small born 6-411, ready to come with you, 3 M, 3 F, tri color, $250 obo. 405-585-3190

Registered Albino BABY RACOONS. Last litter of the year. $400, 405-496-8299.

Guinea's, Bantams & laying hens, $3.00 $20.00 405-549-0654

Golden Retriever Pups "Grein Goldens" on facebook $350. 405-878-8821

Pit Bulls ADBA blue, 4M, 4F, 6 weeks old, POP, $1000 ea, 405-209-7943.

’’’’’’’’’’’’’’ YORKIE PUPPY Toy size MALE $200 8weeks old » 795-0456

ShihTzu/Maltese born 5/15. very cute/adorable $200ea. 330-6930

Chihuahua TEACUPS ITTY BITTY, TEENY TINY $250 Cash ¡ 519-8584

Cocker Pups buffs and blondes, ACA, $150. 580-488-3817

Sundowner Kennels for sale: Reg. dogs- Shelties, Poms, Std. Yorkies, Shih Tzu $6500 ea OBO 405-663-4047

Shih Tzu, 1M, beautiful little puppy, s/w, reg. $120. 405-380-5859

MORKIES, $275-$300 t/dc. 405-694-6705 Call before 5pm.

MORKIES www.puffypups.com $300. 580-467-1876

350 ADORABLE PETS AT FREE TO LIVE NEAR EDMOND. ALL DOGS & CATS Shts & neut $60. 282-8617 www.freetoliveok.org

Baby Racoons 2F/1M, Baby Skunk 1F $200-$400 ¡¡ 405-226-5444 ¡¡ ¡¡ 405-627-5739 ¡¡

Shih Tzu Puppies, 3F, 1M 9 wks, shots, dewclaws, $200ea., 405-664-3155

Blue Heelers, born May 19th, dc/td/w, $150 each, 405-830-6582 405-830-6578, Norman.

Blue Heeler, 6 mo F Pup, AKC parents, farm raised $75 ¡ 405-258-8884

Schnauzer, Mini purebred 7wks, blk M. S&P M $150ea. 405-258-6333

Pit Bull Puppies Blue 8 weeks 1M/3F S/ W Pictures available $200-250 405-350-6410

BEAGLE PUPPIES, AKC 6 wks, 2M 2F S/W POP. Sire DNA tested, tri, lemon/wht $200 & $250 740-0048 »» 275 6610 Bernese Mountain Dog 3 M, 1F AKC, shots/ wormed & dc. POP. Ready on Aug. 1st. Gorgeous pups Reserve now $1000. 405-637-9904

Schnauzer, Mini, AKC, s/w/ears/tails, great pets $225-$325, 405-503-2272

Maltese, AKC, 9 wks, 1M, very playful, cute as a button, $250, 580-4211884 or 580-399-5255.

MALTESE Free to good home 1 male. Call for information. 405-691-8748

German Shepherd Pups AKC, Straight Topline $800 ¡ 282-4456

Schnauzer, F, 7 yrs, spayed, free to good home, no children.

Wetumka 817-692-9652

Goldendoodle & St Poodle Pups Partis & Choc $700 cell(918)791-8800

BOXER AKC PUPS WHITES 1M/1F* 2 FLASHY M* S/T/DC/ POP 10WKS $250.

Choctaw 405-408-7516

Car Hauler 18ft. dove-tail, ec $1400. 405-203-8727

German Shepherd, AKC, 9 wks, 2 F, blk/red, 1 F, blk/tan, S/W, POP, hlth guar $350 405-760-7731

2011 150cc scooter w/normal feet, 1 year warranty, $1200 obo, »»» 672-3900 »»»

Schnauzer, Mini, AKC, Pups & Adults $200-$400 www.pups4us.com (580)759-3478/272-3106

SCHNAUZER MINI AKC born 5-15-11, 3 M, $225, 3 F $275, s/w by vet 387-9882 or 761-4243

German Shepherd AKC puppies, 8wks, 3F, black/tan, POP, $275. 245-3669.

Bull Terrier Puppies AKC born 4/27/11, M & F all colors, s/w, $650 ea.

580-471-1217 or 580-563-9135, www. outbackennels.com

Chihuahua AKC Pups 2m Ch/Wt rdy s/w/v $300. 580-319-8827

Blue Tick Coon Hound Pup, UKC Reg. Male 4mos, $200. 590-5883

Kimball console piano, beautiful, excellent condition, $450, 722-6341.

2816 NW 45TH STREET Furniture, appliances, & much more.

THR FRI & SAT 8-2

PERSIANS, CFA MALE 14 weeks old ’ $150. ’ 405-471-4908 ’

JET 2 Power Chair in exc cond. Needs new battery $2000. 794-2072

$50-$250 » 919-5005

1001 Caines Hill Rd Friday, July 15th, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Furniture: antique, baby, and other.

KITTENS, 2 BLACK F, 11wks, litter trained.

FREE ’’ 503-5794

Furn, tools, electronics, households & much more 10713 S. MILLER AVE THR FRI & SAT 8-12

Mattress Sale

Boat, Household items, furn, collectibles, toys, & misc. 7/14-16 6:30am-2pm 17340 INDIAN NATION DR

4 Kittens, 12 weeks, blk/wht, yel/wht, Free to Good Homes, 769-8344

BULL TERRIER ’ AKC Male champion sired Nocturnal lines. Baer Tested, shots, ready July 16 $1200 ’ 405-245-2337

Chihahuas CKC 9 wks s/w/dc. 2M adorable, full of joy! $100 cash Wetumka 817-692-9652

QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS, still in plastic, unused. Must sell! $175 405-620-1913 Double reclining sofa, 1 year old, exc cond, light brown, $100, 514-8403.

German Shepherd AKC Pups & Adults, Champion Heidelberg's $850. 918-261-4729

Puppies born 5/17/11, CKC papers, shots, POP. ready 7/12/11 www. alotalhasas.com $300-$350 Claudina (405)586-2429

Maltese, AKC, 2 Female $350, 2 Male $275 9 wks, S/W ¡ 405-379-3553

JD 2355 60 HP, 1700 hrs w/8ft mower, EXC COND $13,500. 405-406-0076 1952 Farmall Cub. Restored $1400 260-6243

Boxer Puppies, AKC $175 ea 405-566-9732

3109 Tudor RD Thur, Fri 7am-12n Garage Sale

Golf, fishing, motorcycle gear, misc., Th/Fr/Sat

Edmond 341-7829

Boxer Puppies 2 Female, 1 Male, s/t/dc, $150, 405-320-8733

BOXERS fullbld red 8wks 1F 2M tails docked UTD shots $150. 388-4032

2137 SW 67 St

2008 NH T1520 4wd, 35hp tractor, w/loader, 5ft rotary cutter, and 5 ft box scraper, 337 hrs, exc condition Central New Holland OKC 495-6151

Lhasa Apso

Boxer Puppies, AKC registered, 3 girls, 1 boy, 12 weeks old, s/w, $300, 405-603-7629

ESTATE SALE 50 years+.

7417 NW 103rd St. W. of Rockwell off Hefner.

Thurs Fri Sat, 8AM-5PM

11312 Shroyer Dr. - 8am Lawn equip, furn & more!

Farmer owned diesel tractors, exc cond, new paint, serviced & ready to go. Call for details/picture.

International 1486, 145hp, cab w/heat & air, duals & weights, $15,500; JD 3020, 70hp, $7500; JD 820, 38hp, $6500; »» 405-247-2168 »»

5x8, 2 wheel trailer Excellent condition $350. 405-778-9229

406 NW 48th St. Fri-Sun 8-5 HUGE ANTIQUE SALE!! Everything from glassware to large furniture.

2825 SW 140th St. Fri & Sat July 15/16, 9-4 NEW & USED FURN & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

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OK’s largest sel. of used Golf cars 800-276-0571

All Divorces $99 Other services 474-2375 2006 14' Extreme Travel Trailer Light weight excellent condition, only been used twice. Bath/Shower, cook top, microwave. $5500 OBO Call Robyn @ 405-412-8980 28' TRAIL LITE 5th whl, needs little work, $4500 or might trade for step van, school bus, pop-up trailer? 405-206-3636

REWARD 11yr old Jack Russell w/small hernia on tummy, Needs meds Newcastle area 405-213-2744 Jack Russell Terrier, F, wht, S of 240, W of I-35, REWARD. 405-626-0678

2004 Expedition 38N diesel, 3 slides, 35k mi, exc cond, $64,000. 405277-3291 / 405-850-8297 06 GULMAKE 32' TT, master BR + bunkbeds, reg sz fridge, tub, slps 6 $8500 obo 405-485-4294 We buy clean late model trailers & RVs. 405-936-9300 Ask for Steve Privratsky.

Lee's RV Superstore 08 Jayco 1207 16', great cond. used 5 times, $6000 405-850-9380 '84 GMC Elk MH 24', 54k v8, gen. new tires $3,500 885-2572, 924-1430

RED HEELER Pups, 12 wks, M. out of working stock $50 580-656-2431

YORKIES, AKC, 2 cute 4 words! 2M, 12 weeks, $325 cash, Must see! 631-5395, 532-1631.

Rotts, German, AKC, 3 Female, 1 Male $500 ¡¡ 405-512-9418 ¡¡

Yorkies AKC 2 M Quality Teddy Bears sml Hlth Guar.

Puppy Kit $350 » 226-2098

Rottweilers, German, AKC, 6 wks, $600-$700 ask for Terry, 619-0643

YorkiPoo, CKC, 2F 3M $175 2M CKC Mini Poodles $175 Cash Only ¡ 405-912-5979

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SHARPE'S ELECTRIC & Heat & Air OKC 341-8488

HOME IMPROVE. REPAIRS. REMODEL. ROOFING. FREE ESTIMATES. 410-2495

'06 Blk 8600 Miles Honda VTX 1800 $8,495 OKC Thundercycles.com 1-866-628-5065 '09 HD FIHX 25553 Miles $25,995

'86 Chevy Honey 20' MH, rf air, good shape, $2500, 885-2572, 924-1430 '96 Lance 10ft Camper, Exc Cond, elec jacks, shower $9000 ¡¡¡ 405-771-4371 99 Apache 5th wheel trailer w/attchmnts, extra nice, $6000. 680-9881

JAN-PRO, the #1 fastest growing franchise in the world for 3yrs in a row, per Entrepreneur Magazine.

Start your own business as low as $950dn 606-3300

LAB AKC PUPPIES 8 wks S/W 3 choc 1 blk females $300. 405-637-6177 LAB PUPPIES, AKC, choc, fox red, yellow, & black, $200-$400, 405-640-1153, McLoud Lab Pups Yellow AKC Big Playful Block Head 10 wks 4M 2F s/w/d Hunting/Retrieving parents on sight can email pics $150 405-831-0070 evenings 405-831-8570 or 405-344-6828 Labradoodle Pups Registered, Vet Checked, 2yr Hlth Guar, Very Healthy, Cream, Latte, White & Parti Now Taking Deposits Check out www.happygoluckyok.com or call 405-659-9053 LABRADOODLES & GOLDENDOODLES rubyrunkennel.com $500 & UP S/W/DC VET CK rubyrunkennel yahoo.com 405 320-1198 Labs AKC 3m 3f reg pups. Hand raised and played with.

Parents on site big heads otter tails $200 405 627 7338 Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu, pups, 1M, 2F, tiny, 8 wks $175 each, 250-8266.

Service Directory

AIRE-MEN 1st lb freon free $59 SC¡A+ BBB accredited Co. #76029 Call 203-9713

Carpet Clean $12rm Repr Stretch Install 882-4592

Driveways, patios, steps, licen. bonded 424-5105 Marvin's all kinds concrete Free est, 885-4059, 605-0180

¡ ANY PROJECT ¡ FREE EST. & WARR. INSURED OK EXPERTS ¡ 254-3000 PRESTIGE FENCE CO. New & Repairs. Free Quotes.

Senior & Military Discounts. 317-0474/821-5586.

D&G FENCE - all types.

Repair spclst. Guar lowest pr. Free est. 808-0523 Fences built & repaired, Lawn Care¡Call 473-1700

Mr. Fixit Handyman Service.

We do it all for less. Free est.

Bond. Ins. Visa/MC 603-6104

RESIDNTIAL HAULING & CLEANING, 630-5484.

BIG or Small, We Haul & Clean it All! ¡¡ 409-3681

All Areas Lawn & Tractor Mow: big/small 348-4469 Rose Electric LLC Service Calls #087915 405-703-4556

Garage Doors & Openers Sales & Service 794-1718

Brshhog, boxblade, roto, $39/hr, 3hr min 227-3517

Lawn Service, Large/Small Andrew, 405-816-9207

Lawn Sprinklers

D&D TILE Honest, Reliable 28 years exp. 971-4492

BDO Services, LLC, lawn sprinkler systems, install or repair, 823-8105.

JAMES'S PAINTING 30 Years Exp • Free Est 606-5135 or 737-4302

All Professional Tree Service. All Major Credit Cards Accepted. BIG Sr. Disc. 50 mile radiusProf'l Arborist 924-1430

BILLS PAINTING & HOME REPAIRS Free Estimates 759-2127

L & R Tree Serv, Low Prices, Insured, Free Est, 946-3369.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal Texture and Painting (405) 833-6493

Prof Tree K off Sr's-free stump removal 314-1313

Painting¡Roofing Free Est. ¡¡ 812-1608 ¡¡

» GENE’S TREE SERVICE» Insured-Free Est. 682-2100.

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