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Solitary pursuits

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Overnight pursuit Man arrested on drug, eluding charges after pursuit leads to foot chase By Kim Morava Kimberly.morava@news-star. com

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he other day, there was a movie I wanted to see, so I got in my car and drove to the theater to watch it. I didn’t bother asking anyone to go along. I doubted any of my friends would be interested (we generally like the same movies, but not always). Not to mention, the only time I could watch the movie was a time inconvenient for most of my social circle, because most of them keep completely different hours than I do. That’s fine by me. I actually really like going to movies alone. A few years ago, the only friends who lived close to me didn’t like any of the same movies I liked. If I went to the movies with a group, it was to watch something I didn’t really care for, like silly comedy movies full of innuendos. Anything I wanted to watch, I either had to watch on my own or wait for the video. So I thought, “Well, why not just go alone?” It’s been a habit ever since. I go to the movies a lot, and rarely with other people. But I tend to value my alone time. I love when I get to hang out with my friends and play board games or go out to dinner or whatever else in on the agenda for the night. Sometimes, though, I just really need some time to myself. I need a day to just stay at home and watch some DVDs or read some books, or really do just about anything that doesn’t involve being around other people. Much as I love my friends and family, there are times when I just need to be alone. One thing I miss about living in the country is being about to just walk around outside and not come across other people. A peaceful, solitary walk in nature is good for the soul sometimes. Just like curling up with a blanket, a cup of hot tea (or hot chocolate), and a good book. Then again, maybe that’s just the introvert in me. ——— Tina Bridenstine is a page designer for The Shawnee News-Star.

A Shawnee man was jailed and a 17-year-old girl was taken into police custody after an attempted traffic stop turned into a 74 mph police pursuit through local neighborhoods overnight.

Nicholas Adam Blanchard, 31, was arrested Wednesday morning on complaints of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled dangerous substance, resisting an officer, eluding an officer, driving under suspension, failure to stop at a stop sign, possession

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of marijuana along with an outstanding felony warrant. Blanchard was booked into the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, where he remained jailed Wednesday on $10,000 bond; formal charges have not been filed.

In addition, Blanchard also is being held without bond on a Hughes County felony warrant for trafficking in illegal drugs, court records show. Blanchard was arrested after a series of events that began when Shawnee Police Officer Richard Ruiz attempted to stop a Hyun-

dai Sonata on Ninth Street near Harrison just after 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The driver, later identified as Blanchard, allegedly didn’t stop at a stop sign and then accelerated to turn eastbound onto Buck Drive from Harrison Street PURSUIT, Page 5A

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Repair of towers at St. Gregory’s continues Third suspect nabbed in homicide By Kim Morava Kimberly.morava@news-star. com

Installation of the masonry on the south towers at St. Gregory’s Benedictine Hall is completed. Work will begin on the north towers next. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

• Installation of the masonry on the south towers of Benedictine Hall has been completed. • Workers will spend the next two weeks doing final clean-up of the brick that was installed and taking down the scaffolding. • The scaffolds will then be moved to the north side of Benedictine Hall. CARE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SOMETHING? Drop us a line at:

• Work can begin on preparing the north towers for masonry. • As the north towers are being tended to, work will begin reconstructing the front steps for the main entrance of Benedictine Hall using both new and original materials. • Work on the north towers and on the steps in scheduled to be completed in November.

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A third suspect being sought by Shawnee police in the 2011 murder of a homeless man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Stillwater. Shawnee Police Chief Russell Frantz said authorities tracked down Anthony Neal Wood, 21, who had an outstanding first-degree murder warrant from Pottawatomie County. Shawnee Police Detectives Ethan Rieves and Ronnie Wilson were with the U.S. Marshals Service and members of its Metro Fugitive Task Force when the arrest was made. Wood, of Shawnee, and two others already in custody were identified as suspects in the 2011 homicide of Alan Wade Branscum, 54. An anonymous tip and further investigation by Shawnee police led to detectives solving that case. Branscum, an Arkansas native who was living homeless in Shawnee, was found dead under the Beard Street Bridge in the 800 block of South Beard on the morning of Aug. 6, 2011. The case filed in Pottawatomie County District Court shows Wood, Leland Dale Blanchard Jr., 19, of Shawnee, and Keenan Allen Thorpe, 23, of McLoud, are all three charged in the homicide. Blanchard and Thorpe were arrested last week and are being held without bond in the Pottawatomie County UPDATE, Page 5A

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Shawna Turner, left, president of Sustainable Shawnee, is welcomed by Lion Tom Hennigh to a recent club meeting where she updated members on the methods of recycling paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum and steel cans. Recycling not only helps the environment, but provides income for workers at Faith 7 Workshop, Turner said. The city of Shawnee is studying how to provide curbside recycling. For information, see www.sustainableshawnee.org.

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24 hrs ending at 7 p.m. . . 0.00 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 3.53 Normal month to date . . . 7.21 Deficit for the month . . . . 3.68 Year to date. . . . . . . . . . 40.58 Normal year to date . . . .28.54 Excess for the year . . . . 12.04 Dewpoint: 65° at 7:00 p.m. Relative Humidity: 42% at 7:00 p.m. Wind: 8 mph at 7:00 p.m.

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Barbara Boise. Family Promise mobilizes faith communities to help equip homeless for self-sustaining independence through a comprehensive program of temporary housing, transportation, case management and supportive services. A fund-raising Walk for Homeless Families is planned Sept. 21. For information, see familypromiseshawnee.org.

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Weather History Record cold invaded New England on Aug. 29, 1965. Temperatures dropped to the mid-20s in Vermont. Over 2.0 inches of snow topped Mt. Washington, N.H.

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Lions Robert Davenport, left, and John Parrish, right, pose with OBU head football coach Chris Jensen at a recent club meeting. Parrish presented a history of OBU football and outstanding players and Davenport, OBU athletic director, and Coach Jensen gave updates on the new season set to start Aug. 31 against the Southwestern College Moundbuilders of Winﬁeld, Kan.

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August 29 Lincoln County Fair Chandler Fairgrounds August 30 Lincoln County Fair Chandler Fairgrounds August 31 Lincoln County Fair Chandler Fairgrounds Gun Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1700 West Independence Admission $8 Children 12 and under get in for free September 1

Gun Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1700 West Independence Admission $8 Children 12 and under get in for free September 4 Rose Unit 9:30 a.m., Hostess: Barbara Stobbe Program: Kianna Kubicek Redbud Unit 1 p.m. Hostess, Janet Turner Program: Janet Turner Chrysanthemum Unit 9:30 a.m.

Hostess: Nilima Kamath Co-hostess: Eva Pickren Program: Nilima Kamath September 5 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Expo Center September 6 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Expo Center September 7 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Expo Center September 13 Shawnee Community Blood Drive 12:30-5:30 p.m.

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Mabel Bassett breaks ground for new chapel Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, McLoud, officially broken ground ground recently for a new Chapel. The 5,000 square feet chapel has been designed to provide a large worship center, class rooms, library and Chaplain’s office. The auditorium incorporates a vaulted ceiling, raised stage and built-in baptistry and it will be able to accommodate over 250 participants. This will be the fifth chapel constructed in Oklahom Correctional Centers. All the chapels are built from donated materials, volunteer labor and monetary gifts. The Chapel’s budget is estimated at $500,000. At the present $165,000 has been raised. Virginia Brendle, cochair of the campaign to raise funds, said “As a volunteer at Mabel Bassett for 13 years, I know first hand the desperate need for the chapel. This will provide a place for religious, educational and character based progams that are vital for the offenders to change the course of their lives and become successful law abiding citizens.” She pointed out “the state of Oklahoma incarcerates more women than any other state, in fact we are nearly double

The Tecumseh Public Library provided grand prizes for drawings to three participants in its recently-completed Summer Reading Program. The adult gift basket winner, pictured here, was B.J. Rowe. Look to page 4B for a picture of the winner in the child category, as well as a list of more winners. PHOTO PROVIDED

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Lucy Geraldine (Wilkerson) Kimbley 84 Lucy Geraldine (Wilkerson) Kimbley was born May 22, 1929, in Meeker and departed this life Aug. 28, 2013, in Meeker at the age of 84. Lucy, the daughter of Warner and Murrel Wilkerson, was a resident of Meeker. She married Wayne Robert Kimbley on Dec. 31, 1947, in Meeker, and he preceded her in death Jan. 19, 1989. Lucy was a member of the First Christian Church at Meeker. She retired from the Wilson Packing Plant following 25 years of service. Lucy loved fishing at Eufaula Lake and later enjoyed striper fishing at Lake Texoma. Her parents; her brother, Billy Wilkerson; and her sister, Learline Bowen also preceded Lucy in death. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Johnnie and Marilyn Kimbley of Meeker; grandchildren, April and Chris Jones of Meeker, Jennifer and Jason Hessman of Meeker, and Kevin and Tanna Armitage of Edinburg, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Aiden and Tyler Hessman, Astin and Braden Frazier, Zach and Carson Jones, and Cole Armitage; three brothers, Jerry Wilkerson of Meeker, Jimmy Wilkerson of Kansas, and Robert Wilkerson of Meeker; and two sisters, Bobbie Bowen of Meeker and Leota Ward of Meeker. The Kimbley family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Meeker. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Aug., 31, at First Baptist Church in Meeker, Oklahoma with Pastor Joe Jones officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Meeker. A guestbook is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

Frances Meshquekennock 88, of Shawnee Frances Meshquekennock, 88, of Shawnee, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at her residence. She was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Shawnee, the daughter of Sweeney and Etta (Shaw) Stevens. She graduated from Dale High School. She married Ralph Meshquekennock in 1976. She worked at the Sylvania Plant and South Central Sheltered Workshop. She was a member of Nagawee Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son: Benny Stevens, a brother: Edison Murdock, and a niece: Delores “Bookie” Wallace. Survivors include two daughters, Gail Harjo and husband, Bruce, of the home, and Cena Little and husband, Osceola, of Seminole; six grandchildren, Daniel Red Thunder Wind, Jesse DeRoin Kent, Isaiah Anthony Harjo, Sarah Lynn Harjo, Osceola Little Jr., and Mitchell Little; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Evelyn Haney. Tribal Rites will be Wednesday evening at the Carol Patterson home. Burial will be Thursday morning at Wakolee Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Morris, Jr. officiating. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Willie G. Brooks, 80, of Bethel Acres, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, in Oklahoma City. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at Rock Creek Baptist Church with Brother Richard Zimmer officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories or sign the guestbook online go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

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Consumer bureau: Too few use loan forgiveness WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 33 million workers qualify to have their student loans forgiven because they work in schools, hospitals or city halls, but too few take advantage of the options because the programs are overly complicated and often confusing, the government’s consumer advocate said Wednesday. Roughly a quarter of the U.S. workforce could take advantage of federal rules that give favorable loan repayment options to those in public service fields, including the military, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency recommended Congress review the loan forgiveness programs and encouraged employers to make sure their workers know they are available. “Teachers, soldiers, firefighters, policeman — public sector careers invariably involve some effort, some inconvenience or some sacrifice. People give up higher incomes to serve their city, their state or their country,” said Richard Cordray, director of the CFPB. “We believe that people who contribute part of their talents, part of the benefits of their

education, to society as a whole should not be mired in debt because they stir themselves to the calling of public service.” Student loan debt has topped $1 trillion, the consumer advocate estimates, and has been a drag on the economy as recent graduates are forced to choose between paying down their loans and buying a house or a car. That sends millions of dollars to lenders instead of keeping that cash in the local communities. For many graduates, there are multiple programs in place to ease the financial burden of taking lower-paying jobs to help their communities. But the system is fraught with complications and competing options and a firm number of how many graduates could benefit is hard to come by. “The data is quite weak in this area. We don’t have a sense of how much money is left on the table,” said Rohit Chopra, the CFPB’s student loan ombudsman. “But we suspect it’s a substantial sum.” The consumer advocacy bureau knows how many people qualify because they work under the broad umbrella of public service.

“We estimate that one in four working Americans has a job that meets the definition of public service under this program. Many of these teachers, health care workers and other public servants could be eligible to have their college loans wiped out after ten years,” Cordray said. The definition is broader than that, though. For instance, clerks at the state department of motor vehicles office, secretaries at city hall and accountants at non-profit arts groups also qualify for the loan forgiveness programs — positions not typically seen as public service jobs. But the largest group of beneficiaries would be those in education — more than 6.8 million people. The Education Department’s statistics arm estimates the nation’s schools will need 425,000 new teachers by the end of the decade. But college graduates aren’t necessarily going to flock to the classroom without some incentives; the National Education Association pegs the starting salary of a teacher at less than $36,000. “Public service employees — most especially

teachers — never get into the teaching profession to get rich. They have a deep passion,” said Jeffrey Bourne, the chairman of Virginia’s Richmond School Board. But it’s tough to recruit teachers, he said, and loan forgiveness programs make it easier for new teachers to take lower starting salaries than their classmates as they start their careers. He said too few of those in his districts know about their options. Similarly, the demand for nurses, police officers and social workers is expected to outstrip supply of these often lower-paid professionals. “With high expectations and increasing budget pressures on cities, it’s become more important than ever to attract, retain and reward outstanding individuals,” said Peter Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., who has pledged to help his city’s employees navigate the programs. “You’ll run into some people who think starting their career in a public sector job is a luxury they cannot afford because of their student loan debt,” Buttigieg said.

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August 29 Laureate Alpha Tau will have its ﬁrst meeting for the season at 7 p.m. in the home of the local president, Mary Ann Whitttington.

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St. Benedict Catholic Church, Parish Guild will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Room for the Silver Tea Luncheon. Please bring a covered dish. Opening prayer by Fr. Joseph Schwarz. Hostesses: Sandy Franetovich, Maureen Somner & Helene Prewitt.

AT&T Pioneer group, retired and active employees of SWB, and AT&T will have their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. at the Golden Corral in Shawnee. Please attend.

September 10 The Westside Neighborhood Watch will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wallace Avenue Baptist Church. Speaker will be United Way Director Audrey Seeliger. The meeting is open to the public.

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The Heartland Hospice Volunteers will have their in-service and monthly potluck at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Church on E. 42nd in Shawnee. The Shawnee High School 1958 Class Reunion Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at Van’s Pig Stand on East Highland.

The Individual Artists of Oklahoma will sponsor an open mike poetry reading at 7 p.m. at BenedictStreet Marketplace. Featured will be poet Donald Levering, an internationally known poet. Hehas been featured at Academy of American Poets and was a ﬁnalist at Atlanta Review and the Jane Kenyon Award. He is an acclaimed poet and activist in conservation and human rights.

September 28 Santa Fe Depot Homecoming, 614 E. Main Street. Activities for the entire family beginning at 10 a.m. Children’s games, portrayals of historic county citizens, historic tours and live entertainment from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Pottawatomie County Retired Educators will meet at Golden Corral at 11 a.m. Dr. Jo Pettigrew, Ethics Commission and former Executive Director of United Suburban School Districts, will present the program. All retired teachers, administrators, and support personnel are invited to attend.

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Newton A. (Newt) Lale Jr. passed away at the home of his son, Newton III, in Osage, Ark., on Aug. 27, 2013. Newt was the son of Newton A. Lale Sr., who was a baby during the Oklahoma Land Rush and claimed a section of land east of Shawnee. Newt’s older brother, Max, set the precedent of going to college. When Newt graduated from Shawnee High School in 1946, he entered the Marine Corps and served 18 months in exchange for the GI Bill, which allowed him to go to Oklahoma University. He graduated in 1955 with a degree in petroleum engineering and worked for Halliburton Oil Services in Oklahoma and Texas, retiring with 42 years of service. He is survived by his three children, Kenny Lale of Austin, Texas, Judy Ward and husband, Gregg, of Pflugerville, Texas, and son Newton and wife, Amy, of Osage. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Gretchen Guilfoyle, Heather Pahany, and Jessa Stave, one brother, Wallace Lale and wife, Rachel, of Shawnee, one sister-in-law, Cissy Lale of Ft. Worth, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Betty Lale in 1997, two brothers, Max and Homer, a sister, Laura Lou Davies, and his parents, Buck and Laura. A private family memorial service will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee.

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Mary (Schmidlkofer) Everett, 89, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, in Shawnee. Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Clint Dawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories or sign the guestbook online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

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Calls to old girlfriend put wife on full alert DEAR ABBY: While I was out of town, my husband, “Miles,” ran into his high school girlfriend at a party hosted by good friends of ours. She has been through a bad divorce, and Miles insists his desire to keep in touch with her is merely concern for a dear friend. Until I put a stop to it, he was calling her every night, talking with her for at least an hour at a time. He said there was nothing more to it. I have now insisted that he call her only once a week and in my presence. He’s complying, but it distresses me to hear him enjoy the conversation so much. Miles truly cares about her and she makes him laugh. He says he loves only me

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and will never leave me. He’s a good man and I believe him, but ... How should I handle this? I don’t want to forbid him to talk to her, but I am feeling very insecure. Am I foolish to let their contact continue? We have been married 30 years. — THREATENED IN KENTUCKY DEAR THREATENED: Tell your husband

you know he loves you, has good morals and would never leave you, but that you feel intimidated by his renewed relationship with his high school sweetheart. Tell him you know he is kindhearted, but for YOUR mental health to please consider winding down these conversations. And it would be a kindness for him to recommend a counselor to his friend to help her resolve her issues. ——— DEAR ABBY: I’m 27 and the mother of a 6-yearold boy. I kiss him on the mouth and never thought twice about it until today, when my husband told me it’s “creepy” that I do it at my son’s age. In my family we have al-

ways kissed on the mouth, and I still kiss my mother this way. Is it “weird” or inappropriate? I didn’t think so, but now I’m concerned. — “SMOOCHY” IN TACOMA, WASH. DEAR “SMOOCHY”: Did you also kiss your father on the mouth? Different families have different customs, and if your husband spent much time around your family he should have noticed that. I don’t see anything weird or inappropriate about the way you kiss your child. If your son reaches an age where it makes him uncomfortable, I’m sure he’ll let you know. ——— DEAR ABBY: I work in customer service and have

noticed that more than half the people who write in abruptly end their emails with “Please advise.” To me, it seems rude and demanding. I feel that if a question has already been asked, there is no need to follow up with this phrase. What is the proper etiquette for using this phrase? — OFFENDED IN NEW JERSEY DEAR OFFENDED: There is no rule of etiquette pertaining to the use of the phrase “please advise.” Many individuals who write to me for advice end their letters that way. It’s not offensive; it simply means the person is asking for a reply. ———

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Scientists ﬁnd clue to age-related memor y loss WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found a compelling clue in the quest to learn what causes agerelated memory problems, and to one day be able to tell if those misplaced car keys are just a senior moment or an early warning of something worse. Wednesday’s report offers evidence that agerelated memory loss really is a distinct condition from pre-Alzheimer’s — and offers a hint that what we

now consider the normal forgetfulness of old age might eventually be treatable. Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center examined brains, young and old ones, donated from people who died without signs of neurologic disease. They discovered that a certain gene in a specific part of the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center, quits working properly in

older people. It produces less of a key protein. That section of the brain, called the dentate gyrus, has long been suspected of being especially vulnerable to aging. Importantly, it’s a different neural neighborhood than where Alzheimer’s begins to form. But it’s circumstantial evidence that having less of that protein, named RbAp48, affects memory loss in older adults. So the researchers took a closer

look at mice, which become forgetful as they age in much the same way that people do. Sure enough, cutting levels of the protein made healthy young rodents lose their way in mazes and perform worse on other memory tasks just like old mice naturally do. More intriguing, the memory loss was reversible: Boosting the protein made forgetful old mice as sharp as the youngsters

again, the researchers reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “It’s the best evidence so far” that age-related memory loss isn’t the same as early Alzheimer’s, said Nobel laureate Dr. Eric Kandel, who led the Columbia University team. And since some people make it to 100 without showing much of a cognitive slowdown, the work begs another question: “Is

that normal aging, or is it a deterioration that we’re allowing to occur?” Kandel said. “As we want to live longer and stay engaged in a cognitively complex world, I think even mild age-related memory decline is meaningful,” added Columbia neurologist Dr. Scott Small, a senior author of the study. “It opens up a whole avenue of investigation to now try to identify interventions.”

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driver was wearing, pursued him on foot and caught up with the suspect in a yard in the 1800 block of East Farrall. The report shows Blanchard allegedly turned to the officer with both hands in his pockets, prompting the officer to pull out his taser and order the suspect to stop and not move. “Blanchard then got into an aggressive stance, pulling out his right hand from his pocket in a sudden motion at me,” the report reads, so Ruiz deployed the non-lethal taser at the suspect. The probes from the

taser didn’t properly stick, so Blanchard disconnected the taser and approached the officer in an aggressive nature, “with his hands balled up in fists,” the report shows. The officer attempted to drive stun the suspect with the taser but he fled northbound and jumped a metal fence. That’s when the officer observed the female passenger with a pink purse hiding next to a house. She was detained by police. Other officers arrived in the search for Blanchard,

who was seen running into a house on East Walnut Street. The home’s occupants allowed police to enter and Blanchard was taken into custody. The vehicle, which was believed to be stolen but hadn’t yet been reported as such, was impounded. Police found a syringe and Blanchard’s ID card. Rifle and handgun rounds also were found in the trunk, reports show. The 17-year-old told police that Blanchard held a knife to her and told her to put several items in her

purse, then threatened to harm her unless she exited the vehicle and ran with him. A passenger who stayed in the back seat throughout the ordeal was released at the scene. Police found drug-related paraphernalia in the vehicle as well as drugrelated items in the teen’s purse, including residue that tested positive for methamphetamine, the report shows, and some marijuana. The teen was taken to police headquarters and was later released to her mother with a signed

promise to appear in court, the report shows. The case will be turned over to the district attorney’s office for consideration of any formal charges. Court records show Blanchard previously served time in prison with the Department of Corrections on stolen property and other assault charges, including assault and battery on a police officer, larceny of an automobile and use of a vehicle to discharge a weapon. Watch for updates.

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when the officer initiated his flashing emergency lights. While pursuing the vehicle, the officer noted the driver was going about 74 mph through the residential area. As the pursuit reached the 1800 block of East Farrall, the driver crossed into the oncoming lanes of traffic and stopped the vehicle, the officer noted. Blanchard and a teenage passenger exited the vehicle and ran northbound. Ruiz, noting what the

UPDATE Continued from Page 1A Public Safety Center to be jailed without bond in this case. The three defendants are accused of striking Branscum multiple times in the head, face and body, the charge shows. The state medical examiner ruled

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Branscum died of blunt force trauma. The case was unsolved until recently. On the two-year anniversary of Branscum’s death earlier this month, police were pursuing a new lead based on a tip, which developed into police piecing together more pieces of the puzzle. Watch for updates.

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US judge blasts DOJ over drug sentence disparities IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge in Iowa has sharply criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for creating massive drug sentencing disparities by failing to have a policy, until recently, advising prosecutors on when to double the prison time for repeat offenders. In an Aug. 16 opinion drawing attention in legal circles, U.S. District Judge Mark Bennett described “a deeply disturbing, yet often replayed, shocking, dirty little secret of federal sentencing: the stunningly arbitrary application” of sentencing enhancements for repeat offenders. Bennett issued the decision days after Attorney General Eric Holder announced guidelines telling prosecutors not to routinely seek the tougher penalties against low-level drug offenders. The change, which Bennett called welcome if long overdue, is part of a major shift in federal sentencing policies designed to imprison fewer nonviolent offenders. Before then, prosecutors had little direction on when to bring charges with enhancements, which double the mandatory minimum sentences for offenders with prior felonies and make some eligible for life sentences, Bennett said. Bennett, a Clinton appointee, said he could discern no pattern for how prosecutors applied the enhancements in his Sioux City courtroom over the last 20 years. One probation official told him there was “no rhyme or reason.” Bennett obtained and analyzed the only data known to exist on the issue from the U.S. Sentencing Commission, which he said revealed a “jaw-dropping, shocking disparity” in how enhancements are applied across the nation’s 94 U.S. Attorney’s offices. The data covers 14,000 cases nationally in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Bennett’s analysis revealed that prosecutors in both of Iowa’s districts sought enhancements in four out of five cases in which an offender was eligible, among the highest rates in the nation. But prosecutors in eight other districts never sought enhancements and many others only rarely did. In all, an eligible offender received the enhancement 26 percent of the time. A repeat offender caught in Bennett’s district was 2,532 times more likely to face a doubled sentence than one arrested a mile away across the Nebraska border, he wrote. Those prosecuted in the eastern district of Tennessee were nearly 4,000 times more likely to receive an enhancement than those caught in the state’s western district, he added. Bennett’s opinion was called “a must-read for all who follow the federal sentencing system,” by Ohio State professor Douglas Berman on his Sentencing Law and Policy blog. Mary Price, general counsel at advocacy group Families Against Mandatory Minimums, praised Bennett for a remarkable use of his bully pulpit. She said the disparities documented in Bennett’s 75-page opinion were “absolutely stunning.” Congress should eliminate the enhancements because they are used by prosecutors “as tools to secure plea agreements or hammer people they don’t like” without oversight, she said. But critics are likely to argue that giving judges more discretion will only lead to wider disparities. As part of the nation’s drug war in the 1980s, Congress gave prosecutors sole discretion on when to seek the enhancements for those with past drug convictions — no matter how old — and they do not publicly explain their reasoning.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Health advocates say antismoking, wellness programs and community public health initiatives across the state are helping to improve Oklahoma residents’ health and control the rapidly rising costs of health care. Programs developed by the Department of Health and other state agencies focus on the leading causes of death among Oklahomans: heart disease, cancer and stroke. “The goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives,” said Jennifer Lepard, interim director for the Center for Advancement of Wellness at the state Health Department. “It is to eat better, move more and be tobacco free.” Tracey Strader, executive director of the state’s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, says anti-smoking programs have helped to reduce smoking rates. Officials have said at least 6,000 Oklahoma residents die every year from tobacco-related illnesses. State health officials announced last week that figures released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate 23.3 percent of Oklahoma residents smoked in 2012, down from 26.1 percent in 2011. That reduced

Oklahoma’s national adult smoking rate to 39th highest in the nation, down from 47th last year. “We’re ecstatic. We all celebrate a reduction,” Strader said. “What’s killing us? It’s our cancer and cardiovascular disease rates. If we can reduce those, we’re also reducing the costs.” The rapidly rising cost of health care in the U.S. is the major focus of President Barack Obama’s health care law. Millions of new patients will gain eligibility for health insurance under the law, putting additional pressure on the nation’s health care system. Per-capita health care spending in Oklahoma totaled $6,532 in 2009, according to The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on major health care issues facing the U.S. as well as the nation’s role in global health policy. In addition, the average annual growth in health care expenditures in Oklahoma between 1991 and 2009 was 6.7 percent, the foundation said. U.S. health care spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2011, or $8,700 per person, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency says those numbers

are climbing and predicts spending will reach $14,000 per person by 2021. For more than a decade, Oklahoma’s tobacco trust has used investment revenue from annual payments by the nation’s biggest tobacco companies to fund smoking cessation and other programs. Strader said the endowment currently totals about $800 million and that $35 million in earnings will be spent over the next year on various health-related grants and programs. “It’s bringing new hope to people in Oklahoma,” she said. The fund’s focus was originally on the prevention and treatment of cancer but in recent years has expanded to include programs to reduce obesity and a research agenda for tobaccorelated diseases. The state Health Department is also involved in 72 community public health partnerships across the state through the Turning Point Initiative. The initiative’s state director, Arlinda Copeland, said the project engages local communities and their resources on such issues as community health centers and improved nutrition in schools. “The communities know best. They know what’s best for them,” Copeland said.

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Students chosen for Presidential Leadership program Seminole State College has chosen 23 students for Class VII of the SSC Presidential Leadership program. PLC is a two-year scholarship program created to help students develop leadership skills and provide personal and professional growth opportunities. “The Presidential Leadership Class provides students with unique opportunities to foster their leadership skills while developing academic growth,” said Seminole State College President, Dr. James Utterback who instituted the program in 2007. “We look forward to working with these outstanding students. They will have some great opportunities throughout the year to meet with state leaders, learn about state government and philanthropy, study leadership styles and volunteer their time,” he said. The scholarship program was established to provide educational classroom and extracurricular activities to enhance leadership skills of students. Responsibilities of PLC members include volunteering for campus service programs and campus events. School officials throughout the college’s service area of Seminole, Lincoln, Pottawatomie, Hughes and Okfuskee counties are

Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class VII are (front row, left to right): Carson Sosbee, Jacey Goodnight, Sierra O’Dell, Patricia Wright, Logann Boland, Holly Carlile, Bailey Easley, Suenju Buttram, Destiny Prevost, Armani Berry, Holly Hanan, Angela Barlow, Corbin Austin; (back row, left to right): Tyler Douthit, Dillon Shepherd, Collin Taylor, Kade Davis, Gustavo Escobar, Jr., Jacob Boggess, Caleb Signorelli, Dylan Fazekas, Joe Dell Williams and Isaac Friesen. PHOTO PROVIDED

invited by SSC President Utterback to nominate high school seniors as candidates for the scholarship program each year. Other students are nominated by business owners and school officials. Participants are selected based on ACT scores, academic performance in high school and demonstrated leadership ability. Members of the Presidential Leadership Class VII include: Corbin Austin, Shawnee; Angela Barlow, Shawnee; Armani Berry, Wewoka; Jacob Boggess, Piedmont; Suenju Buttram, Shawnee; Holly

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Teacher takes trip to Korea Shawnee Middle School social studies teacher Pamela Hamman’s recent summer trip to Korea was a once in a lifetime experience. The Shawnee teacher traveled with 38 teachers from all over the U.S. sponsored by the Korea Society in New York and the South Korean government. The fellowship focused on all of Korea from ancient times to today’s economy. Visits to museums, tem-

ples, cultural sites and the demilitarized zone helped all to experience the many aspects of Korean culture. Items brought back to use in the classroom to enhance lesson’s about Korea included a Korean flag, photos, pamphlets, metal chop sticks, embroidery items. The time spent learning about Korea will make teaching about this subject much more exciting to her students.

Carlile, Shawnee; Kade Davis, Seminole; Tyler Douthit, Seminole; Bailey Easley, Tecumseh; Gustavo Escobar, Jr., Yukon; Dylan Fazekas, Red Oak; Isaac Friesen, Louisville, Colorado; Jacey Goodnight, Seminole; Allyson Hanan, Seminole; Sierra O’Dell, Konawa; Destiny Prevost, Sasakwa; Dillon Shepherd, Seminole; Caleb Signorelli, Milfay; Carson Sosbee, Wewoka; Collin Taylor, Seminole; Joe Dell Williams, Henrietta, Texas; and Patricia Wright, Wewoka. Sophomore members of PLC (Class VI) who are

returning for their second year in the program include: Jerry Alexander, Hartshorne; Monica Belles, Seminole; Allen Blankenship, Ada; Mariah Bollinger, Seminole; Erin Bonner, Shawnee; Brian Hatcher, Shawnee; Dylan Helms, Eufaula; Conner Kean, Seminole; Kaliann Kincade, Wewoka; Trisha Kingsbury, Seminole; Paige McAlvain, Seminole; Clayton Powell, Stroud; and Nicholas Vassaur, Tecumseh. The freshmen attended a half-day orientation session at the College prior to the start of classes. They

were also guests, along with their parents, at a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 27, where they heard about the history of the Museum and the importance of volunteerism from Executive Director Marci Donaho. During the fall semester, they will take a class trip to watch the 1960s Civil Rights era film, “The Butler”; participate in a “ropes challenge course” teambuilding exercise; meet with Oklahoma author and philanthropist Reggie Whitten; volunteer at the Oklahoma Regional Food

Bank; visit the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and tour the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. At the end of the term, the class will attend a live musical production of “Tom Sawyer” at the Shawnee Little Theatre. For more information about the PLC, contact SSC Vice President for Institutional Advancement Lana Reynolds, who serves as coordinator and sponsor of the program, at 405382-9218 or at l.reynolds@ sscok.edu.

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Home opener to be broadcast Fans that can’t make it to the spectacle that will be the first Oklahoma Baptist University football game since 1940, can still catch every play live through internet and radio broadcasts. The first kickoff in 73 years will be carried live in Shawnee on AM-1450, Cool Gold KGFF. OBU Hall of Fame members John Parrish and Norris Russell will have the call on radio and on internet audio at http://www.obubison.com/ f/Listen_Online.php. The Bison will host Southwestern College in a 1:30 p.m. kickoff at Hurst Field. OBU and broadcasting partner Stretch Internet also carries a live video broadcast at http://client. stretchinternet.com/client/okbu.portal# with OBU students providing all aspects of the production. MT Bralley will handle the play by play with color from Jonathan Polasek and field reporting by Raven Posteal. Note: Report provided by Ray Fink, OBU sports information director.

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Martin, Rangers rough up Hernandez, Mariners SEATTLE (AP) — The Texas Rangers once again got the best of Seattle ace Felix Hernandez. The AL West-leading Rangers pounded Hernandez for nine runs and 11 hits in three-plus innings on Wednesday en route to a 12-4 win over the Mariners. Hernandez fell to 0-4 with a 7.57 ERA in five starts against the Rangers this year. The righthander’s 20-career losses

against Texas are his most against any team. “We don’t own him. No one owns him,” Rangers manager Ron Washington said. “He’s only human and there’s some days he’s going to go out there and things aren’t going to fall into place. Fortunate for us, today was one of those days.” Hernandez struggled early on Wednesday. Leonys Martin started the scoring with two outs

in the second, slicing a 2-1 pitch into the Seattle bullpen in left field. The three-run home run was part of a career-high four RBIs game for Martin. Texas kept the pressure on with two more runs in the third and five in the fourth. Ian Kinsler chased Hernandez (12-8) in the fourth with a run-scoring single, the fourth straight hit for the Rangers to open the inning. “Felix is always a great

challenge to face,” said Elvis Andrus, who had three of the team’s 17 hits. “Every time you face one of the best pitchers in the league, it’s a great challenge to be able to beat him. We know we have to do every little thing. Don’t try to make him feel comfortable on the mound and that’s what we did today.” “I thought he was up for the most part and they were ready to hit,” Mariners manager Eric Wedge

Perez homers twice, leads Duffy, Royals past Twins MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Salvador Perez had four hits and two home runs, Danny Duffy pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 Wednesday night. Perez hit two-run homers in the fourth and eighth innings to power the Royals to their fourth straight win. Duffy (2-0) was called up from Triple-A before the game and replaced the struggling Wade Davis in the rotation. He allowed ﬁve hits and struck out seven in his third start for Kansas City since having elbow surgery last June.

SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: What team advanced to the Stanley Cup ﬁnals in 1968, 1969, and 1970, but lost all three series? WEDNESDAY’S ANSWER: On Jan. 13, 1981, San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Gibbs became the Washington Redskins’ 20th head coach. Gibbs would go on to become one of the most popular coaches in team history, leading the Redskins to three Super Bowl championships. He retired on March 5, 1993, with a 140-65 record and was replaced by defensive coordinator Richie Petitbon. In 1996, Gibbs was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. In 2004, however, he got the itch to return to football and began a second tenure as head coach of the Washington Redskins.

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REBUILD, REVAMP No. 16 Oklahoma has remade defensive line NORMAN (AP) — After a disastrous finish to the 2012 season, Oklahoma coaches knew they needed to rebuild and revamp their defense. Nowhere is that more apparent than on the defensive line. When No. 16 Oklahoma hosts Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener Saturday, it’s likely each of the four starters on the line will be making his first major-college start. Of the top eight players listed on the depth chart, only one, tackle Chuka Ndulue, has ever started a game for the Sooners and he will be serving a one-game suspension after an off-season arrest. There seem to be plenty of promising pieces, but coach Bob Stoops acknowledges that he won’t fully know what he has until games begin. “When you say lack of starters, that’s going to happen when you graduate five seniors,” Stoops said. “I mean, these guys now, it’s their opportunity, their turn. Hopefully, here, seven or eight weeks down the road, you’re talking about, ‘Wow, we didn’t know this guy could do that.’ And that happens. It happens every year, hopefully as guys mature and gain experience and keep improving.” To say the Sooners struggled de-

said. “They are a good hitting ballclub, ready to hit it.” While the offense gave him an early lead, Martin Perez (8-3) limited the Mariners to two runs and five hits in six innings. Perez breezed through the Mariners lineup, not allowing a hit until Kyle Seager’s one-out single in the fourth. The right-hander won

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TULSA — Liberty Academy, after some rough going in early pool play, reached the finals of tournament play last weekend and defeated Will Rogers 25-8 and 25-10. The Lady Eagles defeated Tulsa Hale 25-16 and 25-11 in the semifinals as Stevie Saxon notched a dozen aces. Breena West came away with two, and Kelsey Crawley finished with one. Liberty will host Life Christian today, with the varsity teams squaring off at 6 p.m. Note: Report compiled by Jason Smith.

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fensively down the stretch in 2012 would be gracious. West Virginia rolled up 778 yards against the Sooners and Oklahoma State followed with a 618-yard outing. Then Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel keyed a 663-yard performance by Texas A&M as the Aggies routed the Sooners 41-13 in the Cotton Bowl. The defensive line wasn’t totally to blame, of course, but the Sooners lacked a consistent pass rush, which is key to disrupting the high-tempo offenses they will often see in Big 12 Conference play. Ndulue led the Sooners with five sacks and six tackles for loss last season from his defensive tackle spot and should provide an immediate boost when he returns for Oklahoma’s conference opener against West Virginia on Sept. 7. Quincy Russell, a 6-foot-4, 315pound junior-college transfer who reported late to preseason practice, is listed as his backup. Coaches and teammates have raved about Russell, although Stoops wouldn’t say if he would start against LouisianaMonroe. “Quincy is getting better,” defensive coordinator Mike Stoops said. “It’s a lot to grasp in a week. I’m sure his head is spinning a little

bit. Hopefully we can get him to the point by Saturday that he feels like he can go out and play and not think. . Hopefully, we can get him as many reps as we can without trying to overload him.” Mike Stoops described Russell as “a big, strong guy who can run” and who “has a great motor.” He guessed Russell would play 20 to 30 plays against Louisiana-Monroe. End Charles Tapper, who had two tackles in five games last season, also figures to step into a more prominent role. Tapper said during the preseason that his goal for 2013 is to record 15 sacks. The Oklahoma single-season school record in that category is 14 held by Martin Chase (1997) and Cedric Jones (1994). “My arms have gotten bigger,” Tapper said. “I’m a little bit stronger. I understand the game a lot better. I’m staying in my playbook and staying in the film room. I’m trying to get better every day. “It’s a great feeling, knowing I’m going to be a piece of the puzzle. I’m probably not the ‘prime time’ puzzle. I’m just going to be a great piece. Hopefully I can contribute a lot to the team this Saturday.” Except for Ndulue, junior Geneo OU, Page 2B

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips shouted obscenities Wednesday night at a newspaper reporter who commented on the star’s sagging on-base percentage. Phillips directed a short tirade at C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer before the game at St. Louis. Phillips let loose at Rosecrans in the clubhouse, then interrupted manager Dusty Baker’s pregame media session to make a few more comments. The Gold Glove winner stuck his head into the doorway of Baker’s office and singled out Rosecrans, saying, “I’ve found out your Twitter name now, dude.” Phillips sarcastically encouraged Baker to “Make them happy, Dusty” and threw in some expletives for the reporter who’s “worried about my on-base percentage.” “That ain’t my deal,” Baker said, adding the dispute was between Phillips and Rosecrans. The episode didn’t escalate. Asked about the incident, Rosecrans said: “It’s not the first time it’s happened in the clubhouse and it’s not the last. Brandon had his say and I don’t care. It won’t change how I cover the team, or Brandon.” Phillips has a .310 onbase percentage for the slumping playoff contenders. He has 95 RBIs and has batted fourth for most of the season, hitting .355 with runners in scoring position. After the third-place Reds lost 6-1 Tuesday night and fell 4 1/2 games behind the NL Centralleading Cardinals, Phillips tweeted that “it was time to talk to POPS about changing my role! NEED NEW RESULTS ASAP! #ALREADY.” Baker said he didn’t mind the tweeting, and Phillips was moved to the second spot for the first time since opening day. Rosecrans later tweeted that Phillips should perhaps hit somewhere else in the order other than second.

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Stanford’s defense staying ahead of the cur ve STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — They traveled here from all over the country. They packed pens and papers — and a list of questions — and studied for hours preparing for fall exams. No, not students. Like the venture capitalists who visit this Silicon Valley campus searching for new ideas every year, about a half-dozen NFL teams sent coaches this offseason to see Stanford defensive coordinator Derek Mason, whose unit has become its own kind of innovator in the offensive-oriented Pac-12 Conference. Every coach wanted to

know just what has been No. 4 Stanford’s secret to slowing down hurry-up offenses and solving readoption runs. Mason swears there’s no magic formula. “It’s just things they hadn’t seen in a long time, but they know how to defend it. It’s just structurally you have to get back to, ‘OK, what does it look like in terms of putting the pieces together to make it happen?’” Mason said. “It’s like an English 202 class. You go in and you understand the basics of English. But what you have to do is go in, refine it a little bit, write a couple of essays and papers and

after you finish your dissertation you’re like, ‘OK, I can do this.’ So, really, guys are doing what they did 16, 17 years ago. Except, for the most part, it’s just retouching it.” Nobody in the conference — and maybe the nation — has been ahead of the curve more than the Cardinal’s defense. Stanford led the spreadheavy league in total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense, sacks and tackles for loss last season. The highlight came Nov. 17, when the Cardinal beat top-ranked Oregon 17-14 in overtime en route to a conference title and

eventually the school’s first Rose Bowl victory in 41 years. In the season’s first 10 games, the undefeated Ducks led the Football Bowl Subdivision with 54.8 points per game and had never scored fewer than 42 points. They averaged 325 yards rushing before the Cardinal held them to 198 in Eugene. The game made defensive coordinators finally realize it was time to stop being surprised by what Stanford is doing and start learning how to do it themselves. “People kind of respect what we do,” outside line-

backer Trent Murphy said. “They want to try to figure out how we do it and manipulate it themselves. It’s a compliment and showing that we’re doing things right here.” Stanford coach David Shaw said the relationship between his program and NFL coaches is nothing new. In the past two years alone, he has visited the Denver Broncos and sent assistants to the Tennessee Titans to share ideas. What is different, Shaw said, is NFL coaches are publicizing the meetings at Stanford this offseason STANFORD, Page 2B

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THURSDAY, AUG. 29 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5 p.m. ESPN — North Carolina at South Carolina 7 p.m. FS1 — Utah St. at Utah 8:15 p.m. ESPN — Mississippi at Vanderbilt GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Wales Open, first round, at City of Newport, Wales (same-day tape) 2 p.m. TGC — Web.com Tour, Hotel Fitness Championship, first round, at Fort Wayne, Ind. 4:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Safeway Classic, first round, at Portland, Ore. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Noon MLB — Regional coverage, Oakland at Detroit or L.A. Angels at Tampa Bay 6 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Baltimore at Boston or Cleveland at Atlanta TENNIS Noon ESPN2 — U.S. Open, second round, at New York 6 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, second round, at New York

BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Boston 79 55 .590 — Tampa Bay 75 56 .573 2½ Baltimore 70 61 .534 7½ New York 70 63 .526 8½ Toronto 60 74 .448 19 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 77 56 .579 — Cleveland 71 61 .538 5½ Kansas City 68 64 .515 8½ Minnesota 57 74 .435 19 Chicago 56 76 .424 20½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 78 55 .586 — Oakland 75 57 .568 2½ Los Angeles 59 72 .450 18 Seattle 59 73 .447 18½ Houston 44 88 .333 33½ ___ Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 1 Oakland 6, Detroit 3, 6 innings Boston 13, Baltimore 2 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 L.A. Angels 6, Tampa Bay 5 Chicago White Sox 4, Houston 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 1 Texas 4, Seattle 3, 10 innings Wednesday’s Games Texas 12, Seattle 4 Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 2 Oakland 14, Detroit 4 Boston 4, Baltimore 3 Atlanta 3, Cleveland 2

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Grissom - who switched to defensive end late last season - has the most experience, having played in 12 games and recorded four tackles. Sophomore nose tackle Jordan Phillips, who’s listed atop the depth chart, played in 11 games in 2012, recording 12 tackles. Redshirt freshman Jordan Wade also should figure into the mix at tackle. Bob and Mike Stoops have mentioned a handful of freshman linemen during the preseason - ends Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and

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his fifth straight decision — he hasn’t lost since July 21 — and is the first Texas rookie pitcher to win five consecutive starts. “He’s growing,” Washington said. “You’re watching it right in front of your eyes. I just think you need to watch it and enjoy it. He just goes out there and does what he does. That’s throw the fastball down in the zone, change speeds and use his breaking ball and move it around.” Adrian Beltre and Mitch Moreland also added homers for the Rangers, as every Texas starter got a hit except for Alex Rios, who had a walk, a stolen base

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after the emergence of read-option quarterbacks such as Colin Kaepernick, Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III coupled with Chip Kelly leaving Oregon to coach the Philadelphia Eagles. Mason, the defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings from 2007-09 and a former cornerback at Northern Arizona, doesn’t consider himself an expert by any means. While he’s a rising star in the college ranks, he said he learned as much or more about schemes than he taught in the summer sessions. No offensive coaches came. “I’ve got offensive

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Tampa Bay 4, L.A. Angels 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Houston 1 Kansas City 8, Minnesota 1 Thursday’s Games Oakland (Colon 14-5) at Detroit (Scherzer 19-1), 1:08 p.m. Kansas City (B.Chen 5-2) at Minnesota (Deduno 8-7), 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Vargas 7-5) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 0-0), 1:10 p.m. Baltimore (Tillman 14-4) at Boston (Lester 12-7), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 9-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 10-12), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (E.Ramirez 4-1) at Houston (Lyles 6-6), 8:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Kansas City at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDINGS All times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 80 52 .606 — Washington 67 65 .508 13 Philadelphia 61 72 .459 19½ New York 59 72 .450 20½ Miami 49 82 .374 30½ Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 78 55 .586 — Pittsburgh 77 55 .583 ½ Cincinnati 75 59 .560 3½ Milwaukee 58 74 .439 19½ Chicago 56 77 .421 22 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 78 55 .586 — Arizona 68 63 .519 9 Colorado 63 72 .467 16 San Diego 59 73 .447 18½ San Francisco 59 74 .444 19 ___ Tuesday’s Games Washington 2, Miami 1 Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 6 Atlanta 2, Cleveland 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 0 St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 San Francisco 5, Colorado 3 Arizona 10, San Diego 9, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Washington 4, Miami 3 Pittsburgh 7, Milwaukee 1 Atlanta 3, Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Cincinnati 10, St. Louis 0 Colorado 5, San Francisco 4 San Diego at Arizona, late Thursday’s Games Philadelphia (E.Martin 2-2) at N.Y. Mets (C.Torres 2-2), 1:10 p.m. Miami (Koehler 3-8) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 7-6), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 9-9) at Pittsburgh (Cole 6-6), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 9-8) at Atlanta (Medlen 10-12), 7:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE STANDINGS All times EDT American North Division W L Pct. GB Omaha 67 72 .482 — Memphis 66 72 .478 ½ Iowa 64 75 .460 3 Nashville 54 85 .388 13 American South Division W L Pct. GB z-Oklahoma City 79 60 .568 — Albuquerque 73 66 .525 6 Round Rock 72 67 .518 7 New Orleans 69 69 .500 9½ Paciﬁc North Division W L Pct. GB Salt Lake 76 62 .551 — Tacoma 73 65 .529 3 Colorado Springs 66 71 .482 9½ Reno 55 83 .399 21 Paciﬁc South Division W L Pct. GB Las Vegas 78 60 .565 — Sacramento 76 62 .551 2 Tucson 73 65 .529 5 Fresno 65 72 .474 12½ z-clinched playoff spot ___ Wednesday’s Games Iowa 5, Omaha 2 Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Nashville 6, Oklahoma City 1 Albuquerque 2, Round Rock 1, 11 innings Colorado Springs 4, Las Vegas 3, 8 innings, 1st game Salt Lake at Tacoma, late Reno at Tucson, late Fresno at Sacramento, late Las Vegas at Colorado Springs, late, 2nd game Thursday’s Games Omaha at Iowa, 7:35 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Nashville at Oklahoma City, 8:05 p.m. Round Rock at Albuquerque, 8:35 p.m. Las Vegas at Colorado Springs, 8:35 p.m. Salt Lake at Tacoma, 10 p.m. Reno at Tucson, 10:05 p.m. Fresno at Sacramento, 10:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Albuquerque at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8:05 p.m. Round Rock at Omaha, 8:05 p.m. Iowa at Nashville, 8:05 p.m. Reno at Salt Lake, 9:05 p.m. Sacramento at Tacoma, 10 p.m. Colorado Springs at Fresno, 10:05 p.m. Tucson at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m.

GOLF ELKS SENIOR MEN First Place — Dan Hodges, Bill Conway, Don Price, Warren Shaddox, Dana Levisay. Second Place — Duane Swanson, Jim Townsend, Bill Gregory, Frank Morse, Embrey Hulsey. Third Place — Warren Hamilton, John Crabtree, Glen Parsons, George Kursar, Cleb Fails.

Matt Dimon and tackle Charles Walker - as standing out during practices, although none of them were listed on the depth chart issued earlier this week. Another highly recruited freshman end, D.J. Ward, underwent a splenectomy earlier this month, although Stoops said Ward - who hasn’t played since his junior season of high school - potentially could return mid-season. Tapper said the competition for playing time has been fierce, saying he has to prove “every day that I want to have a spot on the field, because we have a lot of great guys on the defensive line. At any point, any

guy can come and take a spot.” The Sooners will use multiple defensive fronts this season, sometimes going with three down linemen instead of four, in an effort to confuse offenses. Mike Stoops - who took considerable heat for the way the Sooners finished last season - said it’s important that the defensive line be vastly improved. “We’re trying to become more productive up front, give them more opportunities to be productive,” he said. “Hopefully that will pay off come Saturday. We’re trying to get them in position to make plays, not just take up blocks.”

and a run. The three innings pitched for Hernandez ties the second-shortest outing of his career. The former AL Cy Young winner’s ERA climbed from 2.63 to 2.97. Dustin Ackley hit a solo home run and an RBI double for the Mariners, who have lost six straight games. Seager hit his career-high 21st homer in the sixth, a drive to right that struck a window in the second deck. Sale strikes out 12 as White Sox beat Astros 6-1 CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale struck out 12 over eight-plus dominant innings and Avisail Garcia hit a three-run homer to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-1 win over the Hous-

ton Astros on Wednesday night. Garcia finished with three hits for the White Sox, who have won 10 of their last 12 games. Sale (10-12) bounced back from an embarrassing start Friday night against Texas in which he allowed a career-worst four home runs. Against Houston, he gave up only one run on four hits and left to standing ovation after allowing his second walk of the game. Sale had his 22 2-3 scoreless innings streak snapped when Chris Carter hit a two-out solo shot in the seventh to tie it 1-all. Jeff Keppinger broke the tie in the seventh with a sacrifice fly off Lucas Harrell (6-15).

friends, but I think they stay as far away from me as they can,” Mason said. The concepts are more complicated than the average person cares to comprehend, but the basic principles are Stanford’s defining characteristics: power and discipline. The Cardinal have made up for a perceived lack of top-tier talent — they haven’t had a defensive player selected in the NFL draft the last two years — by using an advanced, gap-plugging 3-4 scheme that requires the right mix of smarts and savvy. Mason said the breakthrough really came after Stanford rallied to beat Arizona 54-48 in overtime Oct. 6, the only major blemish on a dominant defensive season.

He said Stanford played “soft” coverage against the spread-passing attack instead of being a “physical, nasty come-at-you football team.” From that point on, he has called games as an aggressor and not a reactor. The other part of the formula is time and work. Stanford dedicates at least one hour of practice every week to defending spread offenses, which started after losing 53-30 and 52-31 to Oregon the previous two seasons. The preparation includes two offenses — one running a play, the other ready to go to the line of scrimmage immediately after it’s over — going against the defense for when teams such as Oregon try to line up quickly.

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Game day basics for fans • Tailgating — The only on-campus tailgating area is Tent City… the grassy intramural area between the football stadium and Agee Residence Center. Vehicles are not permitted on the grass, but a dropoff point is located east of Tent City until two hours prior to kickoff. Tents are not provided and tobacco and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The 20x20 sites are free on a first-come, first-served basis, but can be reserved for $25 by contacting jack. peavey@okbu.edu. Tent City occupants are expected to clear trash from their area before leaving. • Parking — Parking lots will open at 9 a.m. Parking permits (not OBU parking decals) are required for the lots around the stadium area. Public parking also is available in all lots on campus unless otherwise noted. Shuttles from the OBU

soccer and softball/baseball lots to the stadium begin running at 9 a.m. • Student and employee entry — OBU students, faculty and staff get in free with their OBU ID at the student gate at the southeast side of the stadium. Immediate family of OBU faculty and staff may enter free, but only with the faculty or staff member present with a valid OBU ID card. • Student section — The east bleachers and the north end zone bleachers are the designated student areas. • Ticketed entry — The stadium ticket entrances are at each end of the Chance Building on University Street. The WillCall and Player Pass List is at the Chance Building. Game Day ticket sales are located just west of the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC). • Re-entry — You must have your ticket or your

OBU ID card to re-enter the stadium. • Conduct — OBU prohibits the use of tobacco or alcoholic beverages of any kind on campus. OBU is a Champions of Character Institution, requiring proper conduct, including language, at all events. • Restrooms/concessions — Full restrooms are located under the timing station south of the west bleachers. Portable toilets are available south of the field, along the north wall of the Chance Building. Concession trailers are south of the field. No outside food or drink is permitted inside the gates. • Medical assistance — A medical tent for spectators is located south of the timing building. • Lost-and-found — Lost-and-found is located in the medical tent, south of the timing building. Note: Information provided by OBU.

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OBU sixth in preseason polls Oklahoma Baptist is ranked sixth in both the men’s and women’s NAIA Cross Country Preseason Coaches’ Polls released Wednesday. The Lady Bison received 493 points in the poll, coming off a sixth-place finish last year at the NAIA meet while returning All-American Hannah Helker. British Columbia received 20 of 21 first-place votes and holds the No. 1 spot in the women’s poll with 591 points, followed by College of Idaho with

571 points and the remaining first-place vote. Olivet Nazarene is third, followed by Cal State San Marcos and Carroll. OBU is the only Sooner Athletic Conference school to make the women’s Top 25, but Wayland Baptist and Texas Wesleyan received votes. The Bison, returning All-American Adam Godwin, have 463 points in the men’s poll after their fourth-place finish at nationals last season. St. Francis had all but

one first-place vote and is tanked first with 560 points. Southern Oregon is second at 542, followed by Aquinas with 505 and the remaining first-place ballot. British Columbia is ranked fourth and Shawnee State fifth. Other SAC schools in the poll are No. 15 Oklahoma City and vote-getter Wayland Baptist. OBU opens the season Sept. 7. Note: Report provided by Ray Fink, OBU sports information director.

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No. 20 TCU may ﬁnd way to start both QBs vs. LSU FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU coach Gary Patterson might start both Casey Pachall and Trevone Boykin. While only one of the quarterbacks can take the first snap for the 20thranked Horned Frogs against No. 12 LSU, Patterson is now throwing out the possibility that both Pachall and Boykin will be on the field to open Saturday night’s game. Maybe that thought is just more gamesmanship heading into the seasonopening matchup of Top 25 teams, but Pachall and Boykin will serve as offensive co-captains and both will play. Patterson said he hasn’t told the team, or even his wife, who will be the starting quarterback. “They all know I don’t need to say anything,” Patterson said. “It’s one of those things, I think they both have confidence in both guys. Both showed they can win. Both have different characteristics.” Pachall is 15-2 as TCU’s starter, including 4-0 last season before his DUI arrest and subsequently leaving school for the rest of his junior season for substance abuse treatment. Boykin won three Big 12 road games as a freshman while throwing for 2,054 yards and 15 touchdowns. Tight end Stephen Bry-

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Utah mom wants medical marijuana for sick child Wednesday. The Epilepsy Association of Utah supports May’s push and notes the medical value of extracting cannabidiol from the cannabis plant for people with epilepsy. “It comes down to the medicines currently available,” said Annette Maughan, president of the Epilepsy Association of Utah. “Either the side effects are horrendous and life-threatening or the efficacy of the drug is just not there.” However, the Institute of Medicine and the American Medical Association have said more research needs to be done, while the American Academy of Pediatrics doesn’t support medical marijuana prescriptions for children, the Tribune reported. May isn’t the only parent turning to medical marijuana to aid their children. A family in Mesa, Ariz., plans to give their 5-yearold son medical marijuana to help treat his genetic brain defect, the East Valley Tribune reported. In New Jersey, a family fought to get their 2-yearold with the same syndrome as Stockton May access to medical marijuana. Parent Brian Wilson confronted

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Gov. Chris Christie at a campaign stop, saying, “Please don’t let my daughter die.” Christie eventually signed off on legislation that allows marijuana to be distributed in edible form and permits growers to cultivate more than three strains. But he stopped short of eliminating a requirement that a pediatrician and psychiatrist sign off before children gain access to the drug. Jennifer May became convinced the drug could help her son as she researched its use by children with the same syndrome. She talked with the mother of a 6-year-old girl named Charlotte in Colorado who said her daughter’s life has improved dramatically since taking a strain of medical marijuana now called “Charlotte’s Web.” The strain comes from a genetically modified cannabis plant developed by a nonprofit in Colorado called Realm of Caring. So far, May’s research has indicated there have been no side effects — unlike other drugs and treatments for the syndrome. May has considered moving to Colorado and applying for a medical

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Rose, our club member whose courtesy toward her fellow players is so admirable, has taken on Unlucky Louie as a project. “He’s better than his results suggest,” Rose insists. “He plays without thinking.” Louie was today’s East, and Rose, West, led her singleton club against four hearts. (North’s bid of two diamonds was a “transfer”; his three clubs probed for game.) Louie took the lead for what it was. He promptly cashed the K-A and led a third club.

passes. What do you say? ANSWER: If partner has no wasted heart honors, you may make a slam even if his high-card values are minimum. Give him A Q 9 5 2, 7 6 5, A 5, Q J 5. A direct forcing raise would suggest balanced pattern. Bid four hearts (a “splinter” response) or bid two clubs, planning to bid diamonds and then support the spades to show a hand of this type. South dealer N-S vulnerable NORTH ♠Q7 ♥ Q J 10 8 6 ♦7 ♣ Q 10 8 7 5

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Terra Cotta Warriors to get a show and a theater NEW YORK (AP) — Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment on Wednesday agreed to manage and produce a live show in a specially built $65 million theater in central China that will celebrate the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors, a high-profile step for America’s live theater giant into the world’s most promising consumer market. The heads of Nederlander group and the Shaanxi Qinhuang Grand Theater Performing Arts Company signed the contract at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway as two actors in elaborate costumes for the show looked on. The show is expected to begin performances next spring. Called “The Legend of Emperor Qin,” the show will feature music and dance in a high-tech 2,000-seat theater. The 70-minute show will play daily in the Xian complex that has grown around the ongoing excavation of the Terra Cotta Warriors sculpted during the Qin

Dynasty. Organizers hope they can increase performances to two per day and, later, tour a strippeddown version around the world. The show will be the brainchild of some of the members from the creative team behind the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — composer Klaus Badelt, writer Sun Haohui and director Zhao Ming. They will be able to use a 600-square-meter LED screen — one of the largest — in China. “A show and a theater like this calls for the very best,” said Wang Yong, chairman of Shaanxi Qinhuang Grand Theater Performing Arts Company. He signed the agreement with Robert Nederlander Sr. and his son, Robert Nederlander Jr. — the chairman and president, respectively — of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment. “In 70 minutes, you will be able to see the 200 years of the Qin Dynasty. It will be very, very exciting visually and emotionally.”

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Museum partners with Sustainable Shawnee For the 2013 annual art exhibit, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is partnering with Sustainable Shawnee, drawing attention to the importance of recycling. The title and theme for this year’s regional is Don’t Waste: Create! The exhibit will feature artworks which address the theme of recycling, either through subject or through medium. Donna Merkt, MGMoA Curator of Education, is hoping to see some creative artworks made of recycled and reused materials. “We’ve had some incredible ‘recycled’ artworks in past regional exhibits,” said Merkt, referencing the giant papier mâché dog created last year by Lynn

Pollei out of old newspapers, the religious icons painted by Sheryl Cozad on tin can lids, the dinosaur created out of old computer parts by Matthew Hughes, and the sculptures created by Joel Carmichael out of recycled paint scraps and found objects. “This exhibit is very open to the imagination and creativity,” said Merkt, “art can be made from anything.” She mentioned that artists could consider using old magazines, flyers, cans, computer parts, and general “junk—as long as it is repurposed, remade, or re-imagined!” Artists from across Oklahoma are invited to participate in the regional. Anyone, of any age, of any

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Half-sister of slain baby testiﬁes in trial but after a while she begins sighing frequently and muttering about her back hurting and says she can’t believe she’s being left to just sit there. Finally, she whispers, “My poor baby,” and starts pulling photos of her children from her purse that she then shows to one of the detectives upon her return to the room.

The Tecumseh Public Library provided grand prizes for drawings to three participants in its recently-completed Summer Reading Program. The adult gift basket winner was B.J. Rowe, the teen winner of a metal detector was Nicholas Dunn and the children’s grand prize basket winner was Ryan Batterton, pictured above with Tecumseh Library Assistant Sue Walker. Other children’s prize winners were Isaac Vance, Reanne Mallory, Traci Harvey, Meagan Bingham, Jekhi Owens, Jade Hudgins, Emma Singleton, Keira O’Grady, Rylee Bentley and Kaylee Ragon. Other teen prize winners were Jacob Anderson, Daniel Freeman, Marissa Dunn, Sebastian Gibbs, Jocelyn Davis and Dahlia Gutierrez. Prizes were donated by the Friends of the Tecumseh Library. PHOTO PROVIDED

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MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — The adult daughter of a woman whose baby was fatally shot in his stroller testified Wednesday that her mother’s account of what happened that day didn’t add up. A defense lawyer called Ashley Glassey to testify in the murder trial of his client, De’Marquise Elkins, who is charged in the March 21 killing of 13-month-old Antonio Santiago in coastal Georgia. Glassey’s mother, Sherry West, has said she was walking home from the Brunswick post office with Antonio in a stroller when Elkins, 18, and another teen approached her and demanded money. After she told them she didn’t have any, Elkins shot her in the leg and then shot the baby in the face, West has said. Glassey, 21, lives in New Jersey and testified through tears that she had only seen her mother for a few hours on one occasion since she was 8 years old. Glassey said her mother called her at 8:30 p.m. the day of the shooting. West told her daughter two kids had come up to her and asked for money and then shot the baby and then her when she said she had none, Glassey said. When Glassey asked for more details, West changed the story to say she was shot first and the baby second, Glassey said. Glassey’s grandmother had died the summer before and she had collected her grandmother’s life insurance policy to cover expenses, Glassey said. Her mother knew that and called to ask how fast Glassey thought it would take for her to get the payment from a life insurance policy she had taken out on the baby. “The whole conversation just didn’t settle well with me,” Glassey said. Because she thought her mother’s story didn’t add up, she called law enforcement in Brunswick to tell them that and said she needed to talk to detectives in the case, she said. But when the police didn’t call her, she told some media outlets how her mother had asked about the life insurance payout. After Glassey’s statements appeared, an angry West called her and told her she had no business talking to the news and that’s the last time the two spoke, Glassey said. West testified Tuesday that she had taken out a life insurance policy on her young son because he had been sick just after he was born and someone at the hospital mentioned the idea to her. She took

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LAWN & GARDEN Ariens rear engine riding mower, excellent condition. Call 405-919-0583

MISCELLANEOUS

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MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES DOUBLE YOUR TAX REFUND up to $5,000!! Use refund and receive a Visa gift card with new home purchase. No refund? Use your land/family land ZERO down. Don’t prejudge credit. E-Z qualify by phone. WAC 405-631-7600 or 405-20-3693 Ask for John.

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From Harrison and MacArthur Go East to Northridge then North to Palmer Dr.

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Federal Recovery for Landowners. Zero down and low payments. Easy Qualifying. Well and Septic are available. Will remove or trade for existing homes. Call Heath @ 918-576-3696 for your approval. wac.

RANCH & FARM

150 acre farm, brick home, 3BD 2BA, 2 barns 30x50, 5 ponds, 6 hay meadows, located between Asher & Konawa. $382,000 CEDAR RIDGE REAL ESTATE 580-622-3233

REAL ESTATE CITY

TRADE BLDGS FOR LAND Two Historic buildings in Shawnee 49,000 (MOL) & 93,000 (MOL)sq ft Well below replacement cost at $55 psf, including extra commercial land. Owner desires tax-free exchange for large farm(s) or ranch(es). Owner/Broker 405-414-7277

REAL ESTATE CITY

615 N. Kimberly, Tecumeh 4Bd, 2Ba, 1900sq.ft., brick, totally remodeled, one car garage, two car detached garage, inground pool, fenced yard. $109,900 Call 405-831-1952 for details www.dagivahomes4sale.com

2BD, 1BA, Corner Lot, CH&A, 2 car detached garage, laundry room, 1125 sq.ft., new carpet, almost new roof, fenced yard, nice neighborhood.

$72,000 willing to negotiate 205-1790 or 598-6162

REAL ESTATE CITY

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

2009 3 Bed Singlwide, 6” Walls, Thermal Windows, Only $23,900

1211 E. Edwards $29,500 2BD, 1BA, small office, CH&A, siding, totally fenced large yard. Call 405-788-6082 for appointment.

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INCOME PROPERTY

RENTAL PROPERTY FOR 520 N. Bell 2BD/1BA+ studio. $68,000 (405)275-8876 Leave message

2094 sq ft, 3-Bed, 2-Bath 2 living areas, dining fenced backyard detached XL garage XL driveway recently remodeled

PINE MOUNTAIN CABINS, SINGLEWIDES, DOUBLEWIDES, TRIPLEWIDES UP TO 6 BEDROOMS

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OWNER FINANCING 1-5 acres Many locations all over. Some are ready for a mobile homes Or ready for mobile home. Easy approval Call for maps 273-5777 www.property4sale.com

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pictures on Zillow & Craigslist Call (405)919-3321

5Bed Doublewide, Only $42,900 Free Delivery 918-652-7000

Local Honey & Fall Pollen for Sale Dr. Kim’s Honey Farm 405-432-9352 vincent.earthboy@ gmail.com Supplies limited

CMA’s & CNA’s

Lake Tenkiller property Approx 5.5 acres, wooded, all utilities on property $27,000 Call Rick or Laura 405-392-2735

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

Shawnee Colonial Estates

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$241,000

MUST SEE! 1822 N. Philadelphia $185,000

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

ACREAGES & LAND

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Tecumseh, 1600sq.ft.mol 3Bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, energy efficient, beautiful trees.

CALL TODAY!

$148,900

405-631-3200 wac

Jrayhomes 405-206-8551

YES! Financing Available

Owner Finance 1-10 ac, 25 locations, Low Down 375+ Beautiful Choices

NEW 3 Bd. 2 Ba. $29,950 Del/Set, New AC Installed New Skirt,4x8 Porch, Steps

Call today for maps.

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REAL ESTATE CITY

79 acres, 2500 sq.ft home, shop building near Asher,

40 Acres in SRC

ACREAGES & LAND

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2100 sq.ft. brick home on 5 acres in Shawnee, storm cellar, outbuildings, pond and fenced. 760-1342

10 to 15 acre secluded lots. Gated entry. Beautiful ponds with trophy bass. Near 45th & Brangus. Lots start at $70k Within 5 minutes of Shawnee. Call 405-585-3206 for viewing.

Several FREE LARGE DOGS to good homes! Pit mixes, spayed females & 1 male. NO PUPPIES OR SMALL DOGS! (405)881-9103

Memory Lane Antiques 115 N. Bell Downtown

“this is the best place that I have ever worked.”

If you want to be a part of our TEAM call Kaylah; 405-964-2961 or come in to fill out app. 701 South 8th Street

Kittens and cats all shapes, sizes and colors. FREE to good homes Call 405-788-6070

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Mcloud Nursing Center

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Beautiful Inside Cats & Kittens Many colors. Free. Take as many as you want. (405)275-8683

REAL ESTATE CITY

House for Sale 2309 E. 11th St. 3BD. 1BA. 1 car garage, appliances, fenced yard. new electric, plumbing & air condition. Call 405-221-2545 or 405-248-5755 for more details.

(405)760-1492

• Casino Floor Attendant • Environmental Services Engineer • Environmental Services Supervisor • Security Ofﬁcer We offer Paid Training & Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick) Beneﬁts include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & 401K Drug Test/Background Check/Gaming License Required

REAL ESTATE CITY

Beautiful hill side overlooking pond & pecan trees. Located at the deadend of Tyler Lane off Hardesty Rd. $5,000 per acre

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Shawnee Colonial Estates

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535 W. Federal • Shawnee, OK EOE

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FSBO Like new 3BD brick, 2Ba, 2 car garage,ceiling fans, CH&A, fireplace, large living room, oak cabinets, pantry, storage bldg on large lot, covered patio.

3 bd, 1 ba, lr,dr, kitchenette, basement, 4 lots, fenced, deck 2 Patios, 3 car gar. Appraised 62 sell for 52. Needs some tlc. 550-2926 Great Location 408 N. Kickapoo 3BD, $40,000 Owner finance Call for appt. 405-303-1382 NEWLY REMODELED 322 S. Aydelotte Shawnee 1100 sq.ft. more-or-less, 2BD-possible 3, 1BA, New Carpet/Paint, Roof 10yrs-old, Vinyl-Widows, Laundry, Large Fenced Backyard, Carport, Playground nearby. Great starter home! Please call 405-640-4189

$142,000 Call for appointment 405-401-8177

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NEW HOME Ready to Move Into TODAY!

721West Highland Tecumseh, 1700sq.ft. 3Bd, 2ba, Study, 2 car garage, energy efficient, beautiful trees.

$156,900

Jrayhomes 405-206-8551 KOZY KOTTAGE 3br/2ba 1 acre + privacy galore!!! Ready September 1 “NEW BUILD” $399 DOWN $628/MO 405-309-9687

VACATION PROPERTY

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DUPLEXES UNFURNISHED 1bd, large nice newly remodeled, car port, stove, frig water/ice in door, walk-in closets. $500mo. water paid, +$200dep. 1206 B E. Whittaker 405-432-9070 2 Bd 2 Ba, CH&A, Ceramic Tile $575/mo $500/dep Available 9/01/13 (405)650-8192 208 N. Park 2BD CH&A, appliances $550/mo $275/dep water paid 760-2579 (405)275-1681 Unfurnished 2BD duplex in Tec. with refrigerator & stove, provided & utility hookups. 405-598-5704 for appt.

HOMES UNFURNISHED $$ Saved, Updated, Also DUPLEXES, Apts Let Us Help You. ANCHOR 275-0690

RV & 12’X24’ CABIN, INSULATED & AIR CONDITIONED, WITH LOT AT CEDAR BLUE GATED 24/7 CAMPING RESORT WITH POOL, EVENT ROOM; AT ARBUCKLE LAKE NEAR NATIONAL PARK. $17.900 CELL 405-596-9712

1010 N. Minnesota Newly remodeled, 3Bd/1Ba/1car, CH&A, W/D hkup, no pets, $695/mo.$500dep. 405-664-0487 1125 N. Market 4BD total electric home w/full basement, deck, security system, $875/mo $440 dep (405)275-1681 760-2579 128 S. Draper 3BD 2 BA $500/mo $400/dep (405)273-7337

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

NOW LEASING 1-2-3 Bedrooms 1901 West MacArthur • 273-2111

Ken Del Manor Triplexes & Apartments Quiet Atmosphere! • 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom • Washers/Dryers • Laundry Room • Fireplaces • Swimming Pool • Total Electric

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101 Ken Del Dr. • Shawnee

(Near both Universities & Shawnee Mall)

Available 1-2-3 1803 E. Remington Bedroom 878-0400 Units

The Aldridge is currently accepting applications for our lovely 1BR and 2BR apartment homes located in historical downtown Shawnee. Come experience the charm and elegance our facility offers at affordable rates. Call today 405-275-9500 to arrange a personal tour.

Legacy Park

Get On The Waiting List 1701 Airport Drive Now! (405)878-8787 Toll: 800-855-2880

STARTING AT $402 • SEC 8 WELCOME Designated 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age.

PLUM CREEK APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

Large 1Bd, 1Ba apt, water paid, all electric, fridge, range, 603 N, Market $400/mo, $400/dep 973-8086

Quiet attractive 1BD apt. appliances, water/sewer paid. Off street parking. $430mo No pets. 273-1914

PRAGUE

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

In Prague 713 11th St Apt #5 1BD with air $250mo $100dep 1-(405)567-4211

$$ Saved, Updated, Let Us Help You. ANCHOR 275-0690

2 Bedrooms: 1 very large 1 smaller $750 & $515 A Property Management 606 N. Kickapoo 273-4061 2BD 2BA attached garage, range, refrigerator, dishwasher. $650mo 405-627-0656 405-850-4501 2Bd, 1Ba, good location close to OBU, attached garage, dishawasher, fridge, CH&A, 1950 N. Louisa $650/mo, $650/dep 973-8086 3 bedroom 2 full bathrooms, CH&A, 2500 sq. ft., executive home. Totally remodeled, great for large family or entertaining. $1175/mo. Call 273-1050 Taking Application 3BD/2BA N.W of Jays Steakhouse 37605 Old Hwy 270 No Pets, References $600mo +$500dep David Treat 275-3344 3BD 1 BA. CH&A, fenced yard, $650/mo $400/dep Section 8 apply only 712 N McKinley (405)623-7587 4Bd, 2 1/2Ba on 11 acres, Dale School, 2100 sq.ft. w/full basement on 45th St. $1175/mo, 249-5351

GORMAN ASSOC. Mgmt.

275-0928 942 N. Patchin 3Bd, 1Ba, CH&A, possible lease to own, $595/mo, $350dep 405-481-9987 Available Aug 15 6 Navajo Circle EX cond. 3BD, 1 3/4Ba, frig, stove, CH/A, 2 car attached garage, $450 dep $900/mo (405)275-2587 Tecumseh 2-3Bd 598-1443

08292013 B07.indd B7

HOMES UNFURNISHED

541 N. Pottenger 3BD/1BA, CH&A, Large Living Room & Kitchen, Stove Remodeled & Retiled, 660sqft Storage, 1 Year Lease. $750/Mo+$750/Dep. 606-9606

HOMES

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LOTS & LAND 2 acres, Bethel school, land sets off Hardesty and Hwy 102, corner of Donna and Tawnya, Sherwood Addition. Land only, cleared, $22,500 obo 405-834-6387

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FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! Call Today for Details - 273-4750 All items in the ad Must be FREE. The word FREE must appear before each item to be given away in the ad. Up to 15 words for 1 week. Additional words, Bold, borders, graphics, pictures and TopAds are available for minimal charges.

RETAIL & COMMERCIAL SPACE Retail or Office space in Tecumseh High traffic area Excellent location some utilities paid. 273-3326 Retail/Office space at 1110 N. Harrison $350/month Contact Donna at 878-4800

LEGALS

Sealed bids will be received by the PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR of THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, at the office, located at 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Blvd., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801, until 2:00 o'clock P.M., Central Local Time, on the 27th day of, September, 2013 for the construction of: CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION IRON HORSE INDUSTRIAL PARK CONSTRUCTION OF: GRADING AND PAVING

OFFICE SPACE

EDA AWARD NO. 08-79-04734

Retail and Office Suites In the Historic Masonic Building. Includes Janitorial, Utilities, Conference & Snack Rooms. Starting at $250mo. 476-0321

Be the “Who” Everyone Hears.

A-ROLLING ACRES MHP and Pine Ridge MHP Trailers and pads for rent. Call 273-2300 Ask for latest specials.

CONTRACT 2 0F 3 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR of THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION, at the Housing Office, located at 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Blvd., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801, beginning at 2:00 o’clock P.M., Central Local Time, on the 27th day of September, 2013. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held one week prior to the bid date on the 20th day of September, 2013 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. local time. Potential bidders will meet at the Tribal Housing Office, located at 1601 S. Gordon Cooper Blvd., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 and depart from there to the site location. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, before the time set for opening of bids, as well as bids received after the time set for opening of bids, will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Plans, specifications, and other bidding documents are available and copies may be obtained with a NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT made out to WDB ENGINEERING, in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Copies will be distributed by WDB ENGINEERING at its office at 6330 SE. 74th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73135. (405) 741-7090. A cashier's check, a certified check, or a surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of TOTAL BID shall accompany the sealed bid of each bidder. Each bid submitted is a legal offer and when accepted by THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION constitutes a FIRM AND BINDING CONTRACT. THE CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION reserves the right to REJECT ANY or ALL BIDS, AND the right to cancel all or any portion of this project within thirty (30) days from the date of opening of bids, for any reason and at its sole discretion.

Shawnee Lake Lot Lease, small dock, well, septic, land only, lease from the City of Shawnee, lake lot located on Post Office Neck off Hwy 102. Great location, $46,500 obo make offer. 405-834-6387

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid does not exceed the amount of funds estimated by the owner to be available for construction of the project. Contracts for work under this proposal will obligate the contractors and sub-contractors not to discriminate in employment practices. Also, Contracts are subject to the provisions of the Economic Development Agency (EDA) and therefore are subject to the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations. (Published in the Shawnee News-Star August 21st, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, September 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th, 2013)

LEGALS MOBILE HOMES UNFURNISHED Nice 2BD 2BA MH stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Shawnee Village MH Park #28 2524 N. Harrison $625mo $500dep No smoking, No pets. 405-640-0142 for appt

OFFICE SPACE OFFICE RENTALS 663 N. Kickapoo 295 SF $225 mo 667 N Kickapoo 565 SF $345 mo Paul Milburn Acreages 275-1695

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Take advantage of the garage sales listed in the Classifieds and pinch a few pennies. To learn more or to place an ad, call 273-4750

LEGALS

CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION SOLICITATION FOR BIDS (BID NOTICE)

UNFURNISHED Nice properties, 1 bedroom w/CH&A $500, 4 bedroom newly remodeled $1000. Deposit, references, 1-year-lease. 664-6141

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Any Item, Anywhere!

TAKING APPLICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION: Programs & Admissions Department 107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, OK 74801 405-273-1050 MONTHLY RENT $801.00- 3 bedroom Deposit $801.00 $848.00- 4 bedroom Deposit 848.00 LOOKING FOR A RENT HOUSE? Clean/Nice Executive Rental Homes 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom 2 Bath CH/A Call Mrs. Lizzies Home Rentals 405-630-7533 mrzlizzieshomerentals.com

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Thursday, August 29, 2013 • 7B

Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Graystone Addition OVER INCOME RENTAL HOUSING (New Construction) 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths 1245 sq.ft. Ft. Double Car Garage 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths 1470 sq.ft. Ft. Double Car Garage Central Heat & Air, Wood grained Vinyl Flooring, Energy Efficient, Furnished with Refrigerator, Range, Microwave Hood, Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal NO PETS ALLOWED

FRUGAL !

1101 W. Seikel McLoud, OK 1-2-3 Bedrooms Rental Assistance may be available to qualified applicants HUD Section 8 Accepted 405-622-8420

1818 Doughtery Nice 3bed, 1 3/4 bath, CH&A, stove, refrigerator, 2-car attached garage, Sequoyah School $900/mo $500dep 831-8868 Available Sept 1. Shown by appt only

HOMES UNFURNISHED

CLASSIFIEDS HOMES UNFURNISHED

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LEGALS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA

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WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS OF BERNICE E. CRAVENS, IF ANY, et al., Defendant(s). No. CJ-2013-351

215 N Bell 214-3950 LEGALS

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

LEGALS

MacArthur Storage, LLC 39300 W. MacArthur Shawnee, OK 74804 will be accepting bids for the sale of the following units beginning August 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. thru September 13th, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. 405-273-9400 Donna Bobier 422 S. Market Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 1009; Jessy Wren 204 _ W. Rosa Shawnee OK 74804 Unit #929; Rendon Falls 6 E. MacArthur Shawnee, OK 74804 Unit # 832; Lisa Allen 3911 N. Pottenger Shawnee OK 74804 Unit# 438; Eugenia Lena PO Box 1453 Shawnee OK 74802 Unit # 629; Bryan Buss 524 N. Park Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 436; Kevan Sheppard 1729 Rosemary Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 Unit # 701 & H22; Jessica Whitmus 1222 N. Beard Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 423; Myra Davis 2303 S. Wood Galena KS 66739 Unit # 417; Joshua Eberle 708 Tumbleweed Yukon OK 73099 Unit # 714; Joshua Bedwell PO Box 774 Jones OK 73049 Unit # 429; Chandraka Brahmbhatt 623 Kickapoo Spur Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 1000; Gregory Deatherage 1830 N. Kickapoo Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 221; Veronica Schmidlkofer 307 Chuch Dr. Tecumseh OK 74873 Unit # 843; Cody Meely/Joann Harjo 28 Jack Reed Dr. Harrah OK 73045 Unit # 226; David Watson 3801 Catalina Place Plano TX 75074 Unit # 451; Kelli Walling 26 Fairview Ln. Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # H67; William Vance 130 S. Kickapoo Shawnee OK 74801 Unit # 937; Shannon Lupyon 475 E. 3rd St. Hansen, ID 83334 Unit # 611; Shelley Trammell 97298 SW 18th Oklahoma City OK 73128 Unit # 705; Michael King 103650 S. Hwy 102 McLoud OK 74851 Unit # 711; Bailey Rosenbaum 5101 Sunnydale Dr. Oklahoma City OK 73135 Unit # 863 (Published in the Shawnee News-Star August 29th & September 5th, 2013)

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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Unknown successors of Bernice E. Cravens, if any TAKE NOTICE that you have been sued by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and that you must answer the Petition of said Plaintiff on file in said cause on or before September 24, 2013, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, foreclosing any interest you may have in the following-described real estate (property) situated in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, to-wit: Lots Thirty-One (31), Thirty-Two (32) and the South Half (S/2) of Lot Thirty-Three (33), Block Three (3), ROSE ADDITION, to the City of Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, for the sum of: Reason Unpaid Principal Balance: Date of Default: Interest Due From: Fees & Costs of this Action: Title Costs Title Fees

Amount $44,860.84 01/14/2013 12/14/2012 $465.00 $300.00

including all subsequent advances by Plaintiff, if any, for taxes, insurance premiums, or expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, all costs of this action; reasonable attorney's fees and costs as the Court may allow, and the costs of foreclosing your interest in the property and ordering said property sold with or without appraisement as Plaintiff may elect, all of which you will take due notice. WITNESS my hand and official seal this 6th day of August, 2013. Reta Head, Court Clerk By: LeDena Harvy DEPUTY COURT CLERK John D. Weaver - # 20364 James H. Thiessen - # 20354 BAER, TIMBERLAKE, COULSON & CATES, P.C. P.O. Box 18486 Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0486 Telephone: (405) 842-7722 Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 jweaver@baer timberlake.com (Published in the Shawnee News-Star August 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2013)

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AUTOMOBILES

2012 Dodge Avenger, 5300mi, Like new! (918)623-1309 (918)623-8486

WILL BUY YOUR COMPLETE OLD CAR $200 AND UP

405-640-5942 or 405-627-9590

I BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS RUNNING OR NOT

AUTOMOBILES

405-769-1960 • 405-582-8124

For Sale: COTS Transportation has two (2) 2005 Ford 14 passenger buses for Sale by open bids between September 3 and September 6, 2013. The buses are in need of repairs. They can be seen at David’s Automotive, 117 N. Park Shawnee. Any questions on the vehicles can be addressed to David Bibb, during Normal Business hours. The Bids should be dropped off at COCAA/COTS 429 North Union, Shawnee, OK.

NEED A TITLE?? vehicles, boats, rv’s, mobile homes, & motorcycles. NOTARY SERVICE Call Regina 405-275-5712

GET IN GEAR Get yourself moving by shopping for your car in the classifieds.

PRICE REDUCED! 2007 Pontiac G6/SE Silver, some slight body damage, good running condition , good interior. $4200 OBO 598-6002 201-1477

Classified Advertising 273-4200

AUTOMOBILES

CARS

$3795 to $6995

04 SUZUKI FORENZA ............$2695 97 HONDA ACCORD...............$3295 99 GRAND MARQUIS ............$3795 02 NISSAN MAXIMA .............$3995 99 FIREBIRD.........................$4295 04 MUSTANG........................$5449 06 PT CRUISER ....................$5995 06 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX .....$6695 07 FORD FOCUS....................$6995

BUY HERE PAY HERE BANK FINANCING AVAILABLE Pawn Your Car Instant Cash

Quality Auto Pawn

273-9844

2007 Holiday Rambler, 2 slides, sleeps 6, Exc cond. Ready for traveling or lake. Asking $17,000 cash. Call for appt. 405-517-1575

2004 Harley Davis 250 Turbo Diesel Loaded. 113K miles Excellent Condition $19,500 974-8178

405-598-8876 www.NumberNineAuto.com Since 1997

VEHICLES WANTED

273-9844 TRUCKS & SUVS $3495 to $8950 01 FORD EXPLORER ............. $3495 96 CHEVY SHORT BED .......... $4495 07 JEEP PATRIOT...................$5995 03 BLAZER 4X4 66K ............ $5995 05 FORD ESCAPE ................. $6495 03 GMC YUKON 4X4 .............$7995 08 CHEVY UPLANDER............$8950

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 - $4695

914 N. Harrison 2007 Chevy HHR - $6495 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - $4995

VEHICLES WANTED

F ARMER ’ S M ARKET & A UCTIONS

2007 22’ Voyager Tritoon 90HP Honda. $19,160 OBO 405-795-4985

2008 350 Ford Turbo Diesel engine PU, Ex cond 4dr, long bed, 4x4, leather seats, 25600mi, $35,000. 405-517-1575

Quality Cars & Trucks at Affordable Prices

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CLASSIFIEDS BOATS & WATERCRAFT

TRUCKS & PICKUPS

Quality Used Cars

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AUCTIONS

Absolute Auction Saturday, September 7th 10:00 AM 344532 E 890 Rd Chandler, OK. 2554 ft home on 10 acres MOL Call John Patterson for info 1-405-255-0650

FEED & GRAIN

8 acres of fescue and native grass, you cut, you mow, you bale it, you take it home FREE. 405-850-4431

Big Max Wheat seed and beardless, Triticale semi beardless & Rye. Call today to order 580-550-2520

Horse quality square bails, second cut Bermuda, $7. 405-863-4886

FEED & GRAIN

MOWING TIME IS HERE! NEED SOME REPLACEMENT BLADES? Come see us for high-quality, low-priced, replacement blades. We have a good variety on hand or we can order most brands in for you.

S&S

FARM CENTER 302 S Beard Shawnee, OK 405-273-6907

“We deliver your purchases to your vehicle.”

I BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & VANS 964-2336 650-0781

CASH

AUTOMOBILES

ATTENTION $ WANTED $ Dead or alive pickups, van or cars. 7 days a week. TOP CASH! (405)417-9313

MAGENTA

ATTENTION $ WANTED $ Dead or alive pickups, van or cars. 7 days a week. TOP CASH! (405)417-9313

IIff you feel trapped in your job and think there’s no way out, think again! The Classifieds can help you find the job of your dreams.

215 N. Bell 273-4750

Service Totally Local Directory CLOCK REPAIR

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

Kevin Engele is Back! Quality Clock Repair (405) 795-6706

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

Easton Foundation Repair & Floor Leveling Co. SPECIALIZING IN THE FOLLOWING:

•Pressurizing Concrete Piers •Wood Rot Repair •Wood Floor Leveling & Bracing •Lowest Prices Guaranteed

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

Call Roger Easton

Michael’s Handyman & Lawn Mowing Service • Painting

405-505-7304 405-999-2719

• Carpentry

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

We do all types of work Free Estimates

Call 432-7086

HAULING

HOUSE CLEANING

HAULING TRASH • LIMBS GARAGE CLEANING • REMOVAL GARAGE • STORAGE BUILDING Marvin

Cleaned? Low Rates.

532-2841 • 214-0361

Residential Hauling and Cleaning

630-5484 Dad & 3 Daughters Clean-Out Service Will clean out & haul off: *attics *whole house *single rooms *garage *barns *yards Free Est

(405)414-6376

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

Need Your House

Paint, Carpentry & Sheetrock

596-8527

All phases. Insured & refs. 20 yrs. exp. 432-9191

WILL CLEAN-Churches, office and residential. Laundry, housekeeping, 25 years experience. Honest & dependable. References

788-8537

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Smith’s Painting

LAWN MAINTENANCE Lawn Mowing, Tree Trimming, Junk Clean Up & Haul Off. Free Estimate. Call Chad (405) 208-1899

20yrs Exp. in Res. & Comm. Painting. Interior/exterior Insured. Free estimate

Scott 405-596-3382

DON’T FORGET

FOUNDATION REPAIR & FLOOR LEVELING Fully Insured

Since 1939

All Types of Foundation Repair & Remodeling

481-6271

We Find The Cause, Treat The Cause, Solve Your Problems! Specializing In: Concrete Piers

Wood Floor Replacement

Floor Raising • Floor Repair

Floor Bracing & Leveling

Wood Rot Repair

Residential - Commercial

Insured • Locally Owned & Operated Green’s Foundation Repair & Floor Leveling Co. Shawnee, OK 74801

405.878.0471 Fax 405.275.4355

Jay Gober Construction

Lindsay Construction House Leveling, Concrete Piers, Sidewalks, Patios.

(405)698-7135

Post Frame Buildings 30x40x10 fully insulated. 1- 10x8 insulated overhead 1- walk-in door 4” concrete ﬂoor. 19 colors (40 yr paints)

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$10,900

405-788-5108

**Now Hiring for Laborers**

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ELDER CARE

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Music Lessons • Piano •Guitar •Tenor Banjo •Ukelele •Mandolin •Voice •Bass Song Writing Professional Composer, Reasonable Rates, All ages & Levels. 405-488-5806

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

* TOP SOIL * Sand, Select, Gravel Brent Vanlandingham 878-6088

*PONDS * PADS *SCAPER WORK

382-7225 650-0074

SAND & GRAVEL Everett Pickard 273-4375 CELL 570-6987

TRACTOR SERVICES

273-4133 25 years in Business • Excellent References FREE Estimates • Licensed - Bonded

Tecumseh area for 4 years!

Mow, Weedeat, Bag, Professionally done! Just Added- Brushhogging All Acreages Welcome Hauling Service, Wood-Metal-Steel

TUGGLE DOZER*

backhoe, dozer, box blade, brush hogging, sand, ﬁll dirt & gravel, piering, debri clean-up, storm shelter installation

-ServingShawnee area for 4 years!

TONY KIDWELL’S TRUCK & TRACTOR

B&R FAMILY Lawn Mowing Service

GREEN’S

TRACTOR SERVICES

SAND & GRAVEL

When you’re looking for that special item, look in the classifieds first.

The Shawnee News-Star Classified Advertising ROOFING CONTRACTORS

PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC

(405) 273-6031

Residential & Commercial

Rooﬁng ~ Guttering Siding ~ Remodeling Fully Insured and Licensed Storm Damage Consulting family business for over 60 years

www.pattersonroof.com

Baugus Tractor and Welding Brushhogging, Boxblade, Driveways, Front-end Loader, All Types of Fencing, Entryways 405-481-9957

TREE SERVICE

HASBELL’S TREE SERVICE TRIMMING & REMOVAL With Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Licensed-Bonded-Insured

405

878-0487

PAYLESS TREE SERVICE

Tarzans Tree Free Estimate (405) 365-4635

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Trimming & Removal With Bucket Truck STUMP GRINDING Owner: Leon Hasbell

275-1812

ELDER CARE

ELDERLY LOVED ONES I will take care of you in your own home. 25 years experience. Honest, dependable, hardworking, References available. Contact Mary @ 405-765-2410

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