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t just doesn’t seem possible, but a long and storied chapter in sports history is about to be closed. Fred Fehr, the longtime sports editor of The Shawnee News-Star, is taking down his shingle. After three-plus decades of providing up-to-date and quality sports reporting for the fans of the Tri-County area, he will officially be retired at the end of this week. About as bashful as a burlesque dancer, Fred has been a constant source of joy and laughter in the newsroom. His stereotypical way of welcoming the new kids is to inform them — rather convincingly — that it is their job to bake him a batch of chocolate chip cookies. And believe it or not, he has succeeded more than once in getting his cookies. But, in true Fred Fehr fashion, he humbly thanked the baker and promptly shared the bounty with the rest of us. He is truly a caring and giving person. I’ve been Fred’s assistant for the better part of four years now, and with his retirement comes my promotion. And I have no delusions of grandeur — I know I’ve got some big shoes to fill. Habitually a perfectionist, Fred has worked tirelessly and meticulously to provide the timeliest and best possible sports reporting he possibly could. And he expected nothing less from those writers working with him. I hope and pray my efforts pay dividends and honor the legacy Fred Fehr started. I worked for a short time as a sports editor at another, smaller daily paper in Oklahoma. I learned much there, and honed my skills, but it wasn’t until I served under Fred’s tutelage that the real sports writer within me broke free from its shell. Thank you, Fred. I’ve always had a love for sports and for a good ball game, but because of you, I now have an equal love for recreating them with paper and ink. I wish for Fred a fulfilling retirement with all the happiness and good times he can stand, but I do hope he’ll develop the habit of stopping by to chat with us now and then.

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Fighting meth Undercover investigation nets 45 arrests in case Editor’s note: Although drug use has plagued Americans for years, the introduction of methamphetamine into the drug culture kicked addiction to new levels. The Shawnee News Star has partnered with sister papers, The Ard-

moreite, Ardmore, and The Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, Tenn., to give our readers an in-depth look in this three-part series at how this drug works and the cost and effect it has on our families and communities. See related stories on page 4B.

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to gather evidence, as was of methamphetamine comthe case for a five-month- ing into the Pottawatomie long undercover investiga- County area this summer. Methamphetamine in- tion and massive raid that vestigations can take time shut down a major supply By Kim Morava

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Sir Barry (left) and third-grader Hunter Kennedy participate in the “Knight Vision” Kick-off Ceremony. “Knight Vision” is a character-building program sponsored by Rotary Club of Shawnee. Third, fourth and ﬁfth grade students at Horace Mann Elementary School will focus on “respect” this month. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

As part of a statewide initiative, Shawnee Public Schools will begin receiving report cards in October. The report cards, which will be given to every school in Oklahoma, including elementary and middle schools, will consist of three sections. Each section is worth one-third of the overall grade. Schools will receive letter grades, similar to students. The three sections include “Student Achievement,” “Student Growth,” and “Whole School Performance.” The student performance portion will be based solely on student test scores. In order for this to be calculated, at least 30 students must be tested. The score will be calculated by giving the different student scores, combining these scores, and dividing them by the number of students tested. Thus, giving the school an average.

“Limited Knowledge” will receive 0.2 points, “Satisfactory” will receive 1 point, and “Advanced” will receive 1.2 points. If a student receives an “Unsatisfactory” they won’t receive points. For example, if 30 students are tested and 10 receive “Limited Knowledge,” 10 receive “Satisfactory,” and 10 receive “Advanced,” the scores will appear: “Limited Knowledge” – 2 points “Satisfactory” – 10 points “Advanced” – 12 points The total score would be 80 percent, or a B. Student growth scores will be determined by comparisons of the current score to student scores from the previous year. Students who maintain their score will receive a point. Students whose scores go up will receive points, and any students who rise more than one proficiency, for example from “Limited Knowledge” to “Advanced” will SCHOOL, Page 5A

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United Way kicks off 2012 campaign with bus tour By Kim Morava Kimberly.morava@news-star. com

A “Get on the Bus” event is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 20, as part of the local kickoff for the United Way Campaign 2012. As a way to kick off the

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start of the annual fundraising drive, organizers with United Way of Pottawatomie County are conducting an interactive bus tour that departs the YMCA parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Supporters will tour several United Way-sponsored

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facilities, including the Salvation Army and South Central Industries, as part of an exclusive tour to see the work accomplished through pledges. Kevin Orsak, United Way drive chairman, said during the three-hour tour, the

bus will make four to five stops. “At each stop, participants will be able to experience what a client experiences,” Orsak said. And while the bus tour can’t stop at all of the 20 partner agencies, when the

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September 12 WOW (Wesley on Wednesdays) begins 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. Wesley UMC 302 E. Independence Family Discipleship Activities SPAR membership meeting 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church 10th and Beard Street Shawnee September 13 Sustainable Shawnee’s General Meeting

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Wanda Aileen Baker, 93, died Sept. 11, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Chandler. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler.

Kenneth Edward Davis, 72, of Shawnee, died Sept. 10, 2012. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at his home. Memorials can be sent to KennethDavisMemorial. com.

91 Dellis Daniel Timmons passed away Sept. 10, 2012, in Holdenville at the age of 91. He was born June 12, 1921, near Tishomingo to William Arthur and Oma Leona (Shasteen) Timmons. He married Audra Lavern Lewis Sept. 11, 1943, in Tishomingo. Dellis loved caring for livestock, especially cattle, and spent many years managing ranches in Oklahoma. He had a passion for music, playing guitar, harmonica and singing. He looked forward to occasional fishing trips to Blue River and shared such fond memories of growing up near there. His greatest joy came from time spent with his family. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Marie Timmons; his parents; brothers, Hollis, and Francis Timmons; and sisters, Charlsie Lewis, Ola Mae Sutterfield and Slyvina Johnson Stephenson. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 69 years, Audra; daughters, Wonella Brewer and husband, Donnie, Holdenville, Jean Edwards Hill, Shawnee; a son, Dan Timmons and friend, Martha McMorries, Conroe, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan Brewer, Holdenville, Janet White and husband, Keith, Ninnekah, James Edwards and wife, Mikal, Lookeba; great-grandchildren, Zackery and Keiton White, Ninnekah, and Carter and Charlee Edwards, Lookeba; brother, Chester Timmons and wife, Erra, Ada; sisters, Margie Skiles and husband, Herman, Ada, and Lora Skiles Hodge, Holdenville; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Hudson-Phillips Chapel. Rev. Dane Robinson and Rev. Bill Robinson will officiate. Pallbearers will be Sterlin, Dale and Steve Timmons, Randy, Troy and Mark Skiles. Honorary bearers will be Frank Lewis, Douglas Skiles, Dwight and Dewayne Sutterfield, Wayne Johnson, Douglas Heard, Mark Brannon, Scott Treadwell, John Gibbs, Denny Langdon, Bruce Foster and Alton Byerly. Interment will follow at the Holdenville Cemetery in Holdenville. Services will be under the direction of Hudson Phillips Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.

Wallace Clark Craig 85 Wallace Clark Craig passed away at the age of 85 on Sept. 6, 2012, in Mansfield, Texas, with his family at his bedside. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His life began in 1927 in Shawnee, son of Bonnie and Clark Craig. He attended the University of Oklahoma with a degree in finance. Afterward, he attended the Arizona International School of Trade. He joined Sinclair Oil and moved to Venezuela as a field manager. While in Venezuela, he and his wife Rita began their family of four, and they lived there for 10 years, creating wonderful memories for their children. In 1965, Wally moved his family to Rolla, Mo. There he worked for the University of Missouri Rolla for over 25 years as a finance officer until he retired. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Optimist Club. Wally dedicated many hours to others in club events and volunteer positions. His club efforts were recognized in his attainment of various positions including Missouri Optimist Lieutenant Governor. Some of his most memorable volunteer events to him were coaching tennis and soccer and selling Christmas trees for the Optimist fundraiser. He loved Rolla and his many friends, but moved to Texas to be closer to his children and grandchildren in 2010. Wally had a great sense of humor, was a devoted father and grandfather, and the lives of those around him were enriched by knowing him. Wally is survived by his four children, Clark Craig, Brian Craig, Kathy Weber, Laura Wilkinson and their mother, Rita Fiscus, his sister, Mary Robertson and her husband, Larry, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at Walker Funeral Service, located at 201 East 45th Street, Shawnee. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at Walker Funeral Service.

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Martha Jean Dickey 89 Martha Jean Dickey passed away Sept. 9, 2012, in Shawnee, attended by her guardians and grandchildren, Lauren and David Brown. She was 89 years old. She had been a long-time resident of Clinton, Arapaho, Elk City, and most recently, Rose Manor in Shawnee. Martha was born in Alabama, a twin and the youngest and last surviving of five siblings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John, son, Johnny, and two granddaughters, Kimberly Stidham and Michele Lassiter. She is survived by six daughters, Ann and Joe Morales of Albuquerque, N.M., Dee Pillars and Barbara Dickey of Elk City, Jennifer Robertson of Hemet, Calif., Martha and David Stidham of Blacklick, Ohio, and Kathy Dickey of Ojai, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at Rose Manor, with a graveside service being held at a later date.

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76 Tecumseh resident Paul Ferrell, 76, passed away Sept. 10, 2012, at a local hospital. Memorial service will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Tecumseh Community Center located at 601 Leisure, Tecumseh, under the directions of Justin Smith and Family.

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Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

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51 Jeffrey Scott McKimmey, age 51, passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Jeffrey was born Aug. 15, 1961, in Shawnee, the youngest son of Joseph E. McKimmey and Jettie M. (Chesser) McKimmey. He leaves surviving him his parents; his sister, Catherine Ross of San Antonio, Texas; his brother, Steve McKimmey and sister-in-law, Francia McKimmey, of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by four nephews and one niece who will miss him terribly. He is also survived by a very special person in his life; his grandmother, Georgia Chesser and several aunts and uncle and cousins. Jeff graduated from Shawnee High School in 1979 and attended Oklahoma University. For many years Jeff was a resident of Jackson Hole, Wyo., a place dear to his heart where he enjoyed the fishing, hospitality and other benefits of that scenic country. He returned to Shawnee, the place of his birth and childhood, in July of this year following a long illness. Though weakened and eventually taken by his physical infirmity, his spirit and sense of humor were never quashed. He complained of nothing and gave a cheery thumbs up to every blessing given him by God and those around him. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at 10 a.m. at The First Church of the Nazarene, Shawnee. The family will be at Walker Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, to visit with friends. The casket will not be opened at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Local Benevolent Fund of the Church of the Nazarene. To share memories, or to sign the guestbook online, go to www.walkerfuneral.com. A reader submitted this picture of their dog. Submit your own pet photos on The Shawnee News-Star website. PHOTO PROVIDED

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September 12 There will be a dance at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Park Street in Shawnee featuring Pete and the Park Street Band. All seniors are welcome.

September 13 Project Safe, Inc. is hosting volunteer training from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at 130 N. Broadway in Shawnee. This training is for anyone wanting to volunteer at Project Safe, Inc., a non-proﬁt agency that assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafﬁcking. Contact Taylor Jones for more information at 273-9953 or Taylor.jones@projectsafeok.org. The ExxonMobil retirees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at LaDonna’s in Meeker.

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A spaghetti dinner with all the extras is scheduled at Tecumseh City Hall, with proceeds to beneﬁt the local March of Dimes campaign. Tickets are $6 if purchased ahead of time, $8 at the door. Dinner will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at #9 Auto (two miles east

of Tecumseh on Hwy 9) and Artzy Fartzy Gallery and Marketplace (610 N. Harrison, Shawnee) and at ERA Branson McKiddy in Tecumseh or by calling 405-598-8876. Liberty Baptist Church will host a Night of Intercessory Prayer at 7 p.m. All Prayer Warriors are welcome. We will pray for all churches, ministers, ministries and missionaries.

September 15 AARP Chapter 2654 will meet in the Liberty Baptist Church cafeteria. The board meets at 9:30 a.m., followed by the general meeting at 10:30 a.m. and then lunch for $5 at 11 a.m. The program will be speaker Virginia Brendle. Those attending are asked to bring a donation of staple food items for those less fortunate. Come welcome the Shawnee High School Class of 1950 for their 62nd Class Reunion from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shawnee High School Alumni Museum.

be guest speaker. Lunch will follow the morning service, and singing will be in the afternoon. For more information, call pastor J. R. Reid at 405-535-3629.

September 17 Pottawatomie County Retired Educators will meet at Golden Corral at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Citizen Pottawatomie Nation Vice-Chairman Linda Capps. All retired educators and retired support personnel are invited to attend.

September 19 There will be a dance at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Park Street in Shawnee featuring Pete and the Park Street Band. All seniors are welcome. The Pottawatomie County Local Emergency Planning Committee will have its September meeting at 2 p.m. at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, located at 1700 W Independence in Shawnee.

September 20 The Individual Artists of Oklahoma will sponsor an open mic poetry reading at Benedict Street Marketplace at 7 p.m. Featured reader will be Ben Myers, winner of the Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry 2010. He is also a widely known and published poet and his essays on topics in poetry have received national praise. He is professor of English at OBU, and he resides in Chandler.

September 22 The Friends of the Tecumseh Library are having a beneﬁt garage sale from 7 until 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the Tecumseh Library. Donations are still being taken. The sale will be at the Tecumseh City hall.

September 26 There will be a dance at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Park Street in Shawnee featuring Pete and the Park Street Band. All seniors are welcome.

September 16 Earlsboro Free Will Baptist Church will hold Homecoming beginning at 10 a.m. Rev. Delbert Akin will

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A look at legislation to battle methamphetamine production By Kory B. Oswald Kory.oswald@news-star.com

Oklahoma has been battling methamphetamine production through legislation since 1994. However, production has adapted to each piece of legislation, creating new ways to produce the drug. One of the first pieces of legislation drafted to combat the production of meth banned ephedrine, the original chemical used to manufacture the drug. Meth cooks quickly figured out that pseudo

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The undercover sting began in February and ended with 45 persons arrested, including several highprofile dealers and targets at different levels of the operation. Law enforcement officers confiscated several pounds of meth, and more than $112,000 in cash also was seized. Firearms and vehicles also were confiscated. More than 125 state and local law enforcement officers gathered in Shawnee on the morning of June 27 and set out a massive raid with arrest and search warrants in hand. The simulantaneous operation took months of investigation, preparation and planning after authorities tracked numerous suspects as large quantities of meth was brought into the area for distribution. Pottawatomie County District Attorney Richard Smothermon called the investigation and raid an

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ephedrine, the key ingredient in cold pills, would work the same as ephedrine. The second piece of legislation, in 1996, mandated that anyone trying to purchase red phosphorus, an ingredient used in meth, had to have a permit. After that, meth cooks realized they could get red phosphorus, an ingredient also found in fireworks, from match heads and match box striker plates. “So, they stopped buying commercial red phospho-

rus and starting just buying, or shoplifting, large quantities of matches, match sticks, and striker plates and scraped the red phosphorus off of those,” Mark Woodward, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBN), said. In 1997, Oklahoma passed legislation that made it a felony to steal anhydrous ammonia. The same piece of legislation also made it a felony to transport anhydrous in

an unapproved container, Woodward said. The largest piece of legislation aimed at decreasing meth labs in Oklahoma came in 2004 when the state passed HB 2176, also called the Trooper Nik Green, Rocky Eales, and Matthew Evans Act, who were violently killed in drug-related law enforcement actions. The bill took pseudo ephedrine out of gas stations and other stores and put it in pharmacies. “That was really the

silver bullet,” Woodward said. During the 10 years leading up to HB 2176, Oklahoma had experienced a 1,200 percent increase in meth labs, according to the Oklahoma Senate website. HB 2176 led to a 95 percent decrease in meth labs in the state, and the rest of the country soon adopted the law. The federal government put it into the Combat Meth Act, part of the Patriot Act, in 2005, Woodward said.

Meth labs in Oklahoma dropped from approximately 1,300 to 150 from 2004 to 2008, because of HB 2176. In 2008, a new form of meth production appeared in Oklahoma. This was known as the “Shake and Bake” method. This method is a lowbudget form of production that requires ingredients and tools – like soda bottles and coffee filters – that are common household items.

“unbelievable, great cooperative effort.” Patrick Vance, who is the supervisor of Smothermon’s Drugs and Violent Crimes Task Force, said the casework started in February and included wiretaps on phone lines, which he said also required physical surveillance while listening. Surveillance teams worked 24 hours a day for 31 days in the later stages of the operation, with a total six officers from the task force, Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and Shawnee Police Department rotating duties. During physical surveillance, Vance said they couldn’t use the same vehicle over and over without raising suspicion, so they worked out a deal for rental cars. “We had difficulties running so much surveillance and had to rent cars,” Smothermon said. The command post during the 31-day surveillance watch was a 26-foot travel trailer parked behind a local church, he said. Quar-

ters were tight, but crews managed. “There were a lot of sacrifices made by a lot of people,” Vance said, adding the level of the cooperation between local agencies was the best he’s ever seen. Over the course of the month to gather wire tap evidence, they watched and tracked the players involved as they bought a total of 26 pounds of uncut methamphetamine and brought it back to Shawnee, Vance said. The meth brought to the Shawnee area from Oklahoma City was about 98 percent pure, but was later cut with a vitamin mixture likely bought in 15-gallon buckets, Vance said. With the drug cut twice, he said there were “60 pounds of ice” being sold on Shawnee streets on a given month. Thousands of dollars were being exchanged in the different levels of dealing. And while many believe drug dealers have lavish lifestyles with fancy homes and cars, Vance said that usually isn’t the case

for “dope runners” and it especially wasn’t for those involved in this bust. Many of the suspects lived in old trailers, he said, yet some, when arrested, had thousands of dollars in their vehicles. “They weren’t living large at all,” he said. Vance said those arrested were also users, adding every bit of the meth in this case was being brought here from Mexico. While Vance said it was nothing in the past for local agents to take down several meth labs a week, the numbers have dwindled to about one a month as most of the methamphetamine on the streets now is being brought in from Mexico. “People still cook meth here but not as much as they used to,” he said. “They can move it up here cheaper than we can produce it.” Shawnee Police Chief Russell Frantz, who said these investigations do take time and manpower, said his department was able to provide several

officers to help with the surveillance. “We were fully dedicated to it,” he said. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs also was involved, along with many assisting agencies that provided manpower on the day of the raid. Darrell Weaver, director of OBN, said this case “dismantled a major, major source of methamphetamine,” and also made a profound impact on the drug trade. “This is a significant dismantling of a major ring of violators who have made economic gain by peddling their hideous drugs,” Weaver said. “These major cases can only be made by cooperative efforts and partnerships.” The investigation began with tips and traffic stops, which were followed by further investigation and around-the-clock surveillance. On the day of the raid, arrests occurred without incident as teams of 10 of-

ficers each went to each location to ensure both manpower and safety. As part of the briefing, authorities used a large flow-chart type board and mug photos to help them identify their targets for each location. As they set out, many residents reported seeing police officers and agents raid homes and place suspects on the ground as they made arrests. “It went as smooth as an operation like this could possibly go, which is a testament to the planning and execution by officers,” Smothermon said. Smothermon, who said a pound of meth would normally net about 900 doses of the drug, said the drugs in this case were uncut and therefore one pound becomes three, meaning each pound of meth had about 2,700 doses. As a result of the raids, the suspects arrested were charged with numerous counts in Pottawatomie County District Court and each case is at a difference stage of the court process.

the kickoff of the annual fundraising drive. Ninety-nine cents of each dollar a person donates to United Way of Pottawatomie County stay in the local community and local volunteers decide how funds are allocated. United Way of Pottawatomie County supports the

following: American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Crossroads Smart Start, Family Promise, Family Resource Center in Seminole, Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, Girl Scouts, Heartline 211, Legal Aid Services, Mission Shawnee, Pott. County 4-

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A high number of primary-only elections doesn’t necessarily mean system has ﬂaws

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State Rep. Joe Dorman, DRush Springs, wants to allow all registered voters to participate in primaries when there’s no general election for a specific race. He argues that Oklahoma elected officials should be chosen by “a majority of registered voters,” not just those registered with a specific party. He said at least 15 state-level candidates were elected in a primary this year. Partisan concerns may drive this supposedly nonpartisan idea: Two state Senate seats in redrawn districts flipped from Democratic control to Republican control during primaries because only Republicans contested those elections. Still, it’s true that low-turnout primaries give outsized power to those who participate, especially when those races are the endpoint of the election process. But this is also true of general elections. Only a share of Oklahoma citizens truly chooses state and legislative officeholders. Just 45.2 percent of Oklahoma registered voters participated in the 2006 general election. In 2010, turnout was 50.1 percent for the general election. The lower-turnout 2006 races saw Democrats elected to most statewide offices. The higher-turnout races in 2010 placed Republicans in control. In both cases, a huge percentage of registered voters didn’t actually select officeholders — because they didn’t participate. This doesn’t make the system flawed. Citizens have the right to vote, or not, just as major-party candidates have the choice to run, or not. Dorman’s idea has been kicked around in other forms for years. In 2005 and 2007, then-state Rep. Rob Johnson, R-Kingfisher, filed legislation to make county races nonpartisan. One argument for making that change was the number of one-party county races. Democrats didn’t exactly embrace Johnson’s idea. At that time, they dominated county government outside of Oklahoma’s metro areas, and those offices were often the unofficial farm team for Democratic legislative candidates. The bills went nowhere. If lawmakers decide to take up this idea, the legislation should make all one-party races at all levels open primaries. Implementing the concept on an inconsistent and ad hoc basis would only create confusion. However, there are several flaws to the open-primary argument. For one thing, allowing Democrats to vote in Republican primaries and vice-versa doesn’t increase diversity so much as invite members of the other political party to sabotage an election. In a heavily Democratic or Republican district, those registered with the out-party might be tempted to support fringe candidates to discredit the opposition. Dorman admits there are also logistical challenges. Holding open primary races at the same time as other primaries would create additional costs for drafting ballots. If the races were moved to the general election, it would make straight-party voting nearly impossible. Most importantly, the occasional lack of declared candidates from one major party isn’t due to a flaw in the electoral process, but to the failure of a political party to recruit candidates. No one is stopping Democrats or Republicans from filing for office. A candidate’s partisan affiliation typically indicates his or her political views; voters register as Republicans or Democrats for the same reason. This helps foster a clear competition of ideas in the political marketplace. These distinctions are beneficial to voters. They should be preserved as much as possible. From The Oklahoman, Sept. 7, 2012.

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During Thursday night’s meeting of Sustainable Shawnee, George Driever, OSU Extension horticulturalist, will be the featured speaker. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Driever will speak on fall and spring activities in your gardens that will help compensate for the drought. The public is invited to attend. ••• Shawnee’s Economic Development Foundation is not holding its monthly meeting for September. Because the board held special meetings during July and August in addition to its regular monthly meetings, Chairman Jerry Bayliss reportedly decided he wanted to cancel this month’s meeting which would have been today beginning at 9 a.m. The next SEDF meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10. ••• Gene Rainbolt will be the speaker when the Pottawatomie County Historical Society honors six people at the Heritage Achievement Banquet on Friday, Sept. 21. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Citizen Potawatomi Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Drive. Heritage Achievement Awards will be presented to Dollie Smith and her late husband, Troy Smith, founders of Sonic; Wanda Jackson, internationally known singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist originally from Maud; Paul Milburn, Shawnee land developer and philanthropist; and the Florence Drake Award will be presented to Betty and Adam Falato for their work in publishing important history. Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by calling the Santa Fe Depot Museum, 275-8412, between 9 and 4 Tuesday through Friday and 2 to 4 on Saturday and Sunday. Reservation deadline is Sept. 18. ••• It’s official. Shawnee’s Trick or Treat night will be on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31. There was some discussion,

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though, before the city commission made a decision. Mark it down, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the official trick or treat night in our city. ••• Friends of Shawnee Public Library book sale will be the first week of October beginning Oct. 3. Friends appreciate book donations but ask that you wait to bring them to the library until either Oct. 1 or 2. Currently the storage areas are full and running over. This means there will be lots of books available at this year’s sale. ••• The 2012 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is Sept. 29 and 30 at the Lazy E Arena just north of Oklahoma City. The expo is the public’s chance to try their hands at a range of outdoor recreation activities ranging from fishing at a stocked pond or shooting a shotgun to building a birdhouse or taking a ride in a kayak. “The expo is completely free, and visitors can try all kinds of outdoor activities and check out all kinds of booths designed to teach them about wildlife, the outdoors and conservation,” said Rhonda Hurst, wildlife expo coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The wildlife department is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies and organizations to host the wildlife expo. The event is designed to promote and instill appreciation for Oklahoma’s wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. The event is free and open to the public. Activities range from free shotgun and archery shooting to fishing, kayaking, ATV riding, mountain biking and much

more. Additionally, numerous learning opportunities are available at booths and exhibits at the expo. Visitors can speak with wildlife biologists and outdoorsmen experienced in fishing, hunting, game calling, wildlife and fisheries management, reptiles and amphibians and more, as well as attend seminars on hunting dog training, common snake identification and Dutch oven cooking. The expo is Oklahoma’s largest outdoor recreation event, drawing thousands of people each year. The expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30. Admission and parking are free. ••• The Shawnee Police Foundation has scheduled its annual golf tournament for Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Shawnee Elks Lodge Course. That is only two weeks away. It’s a four man scramble and check-in will be from 8 to 9 a.m. There will be a shotgun start and lunch will be provided after the round. Registration for individuals is $60 and $220 for a team. Registration forms can be picked up at the Shawnee Police Department, or at the Greater Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds of this activity and all other Shawnee police Foundation fund raisers go to purchasing needed equipment for the city’s officers that isn’t normally in the regular budget. The police foundation consists of citizens from the community, not officers. Questions about the golf tournament may be asked by calling the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce at 405-273-6092, or by calling the Shawnee Police Department at 878-1638. ••• If you have ideas or something of interest for this column, please call me at 2143922 or email me at michael. mccormick@news-star.com. Please include your name and a phone number for contact purposes.

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Naked Ladies add a splash of color to gardens By Jan Parker Contributing Writer

My husband was fond of his Great-Grandma Casey. He said she made the very best apple pie and always had a beautiful yard. The family still talks about her “Naked Ladies.” Mystery, Resurrection, Magic, Surprise lilies – or Naked Ladies — are late blooming lily bulbs that add a splash of color to your garden. By the time they come up and flower, everything else looks pretty sad, especially true this year. The green leaves had already come up in the spring and died back by about the Fourth of July. Now the Ladies are standing tall with their pink blooms on top of naked stems. They are deer and gopher resistant, are very fragrant and make excellent cut flowers. You usually forget about the lilies until a nice rain comes along in August or September and then overnight they appear. If I need a nice centerpiece for the table, I cheat a bit and water where they usually come up and they will appear just a bit early. The Ladies will reproduce, but slowly by bulb division or seeds. This lily was introduced in the early eighteenth century from South Africa. I didn’t plant our Naked Ladies. They were planted by Great-Grandma Casey many, many years ago. They never fail to come up year after year, but do have a way of moving around the yard. The gophers push them aside and move them around if they get in their way.

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It’s a long running family joke — where will they pop-up the next year? My mother-in-law always had the fragrant flowers on her kitchen table in honor of her grandmother. I loved the stories she told about her Grandma Casey. Dora Casey left home when she was a young girl.

She went to the stagecoach stop without a penny in her pocket, determined to get to St. Louis. When the stagecoach arrived in St. Louis, the driver gave her 50 cents and told her about a boarding house where she could get a job. She got the job and also met her future

husband, Harry McKean, a sign painter. They married in 1896. A few years later they worked their way to Oklahoma. His brother, Jim McKean, was a gambler and had been shot over a questionable card game. He needed Harry and Dora to come

help take care of him. Dora’s husband died in 1903, leaving her to care for three small children. Back then there was no Social Security or welfare so she had to quickly find a means to support her young family. With no skills to speak of, she started doing the

laundry for the “ladies of the evening” in the red light district of East Main in Shawnee. She later told her grandchildren, while watching Ms. Kitty on Gunsmoke, the ladies she did laundry for were the ugliest women she had ever seen. They didn’t look anything like Ms. Kitty.

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How to keep crickets out of the home By George Driever Ext. Educator, Horticulutre/4H Youth Development Pottawatomie County

What can I do about crickets coming into my home? They seem to be everywhere. Most of the crickets that we are seeing now are field crickets (Gryllus assimilis). Late summer is mating time for crickets, so that can explain their congregating. As to why there are so many, we had a mild winter which did not kill any eggs and then we had a mild, wet spring. This provided plenty of food for them. If you noticed, most other insects have had high numbers as well. Crickets feed on dead, organic matter so they will eat decaying vegetation, dead insects or even pet food. To control crickets and other insects in the yard, you can apply lawn insecticide granules. To keep insects from coming into the house there are a few things you can do. If there are any large cracks around the base of the home, these should be sealed. In addition, you can apply a perimeter spray of a permethrin. For the outside of the home, use an insecticide that is labeled for outdoor or

indoor/outdoor. Whether you are using a prediluted product or a concentrate, be sure to follow the label instructions. For more information on

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Jones named assistant AD Seminole State College has named Sadiaa Jones as the new assistant athletic director. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, including supervising personnel and compliance issues. Jones, a native of Elk City, is a graduate of SSC where she was a member of the Belles basketball team. She holds a bachelor of science degree in health physical education and recreation with a minor in communications from Southeastern State in Durant. She did post-graduate work at the University of Illinois in Chicago and is working towards completion of her master’s in sports administration at Southeastern. Jones was hired as the community development coordinator of the Gear Up program this summer. Before being hired at SSC, she was the assistant basketball coach at Fresno State for six years where her primary responsibilities including working with the post players and serving as the recruiting coordinator.

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Weeden seeks improvement BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Weeden’s four interceptions, 5.1 passer rating and general ineptness in the rookie’s NFL debut on Sunday against Philadelphia has some Browns fans worried. Others are calling for change — after one game! On Monday, Cleveland coach Pat Shurmur expressed confidence that Weeden will shake off his abysmal outing and improve, and he delivered a strong message to those fans demanding that backup Colt McCoy take over the Browns offense.

“Clamoring for Colt?” Weeden said dismissively, repeating the reporter’s question. “Brandon Weeden is our starter and he’s going to get better, that’s what I’m going to tell them.” Weeden completed just 12 of 35 passes for 118 yards and threw the four picks against the Eagles, who rallied in the closing minutes for a 17-16 win. The 28-year-old’s performance was shocking for the Browns, who have been impressed with Weeden’s strong arm and solid demeanor from the

moment he arrived in Cleveland. The Browns expected growing pains with Weeden, but not ones so severe, so early. Weeden’s day began ominously when he was sacked by a giant U.S. flag being unfurled across the field for the national anthem. It got worse from there as he forced passes, missed open receivers, had balls dropped and fumbled twice. He was historically bad. WEEDEN, Page 2B

Quarterback Tanner Newman of Shawnee looks for running room against host Deer Creek last Friday night. Deer Creek defeated Shawnee, 426. The Wolves, 0-2, will play at Ponca City Friday night. PHOTO BY GREG MAYBERRY

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Shawnee’s McKenzie Cooper slides safely into second base in the ﬁrst inning against Deer Creek Tuesday. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

ERROR-PLAGUED Deer Creek takes advantage of seven Shawnee mistakes for 8-1 victory McKenzie Cooper hurled a five-inning three-hitter Tuesday but seven Shawnee errors allowed Deer Creek to record an 8-1 victory. Seven runs charged to Cooper were unearned. She fanned two and walked four. Kylee Thompson of Shawnee, who gave up one unearned run in the final two innings, surrendered two hits and issued one run. She walked one batter. Shawnee’s only run came in the bottom of the seventh inning on infield singles by Kelsey Simmons, Sierra Harjo and Thompson and a wild pitch. Cooper had two singles as Shawnee, 11-14, finished with five hits. Deer Creek was never really pressed after scoring three times in the top of the first inning. “We set the tone early with three errors in the first inning,” Shawnee head coach Todd Boyer said. “It wasn’t a good start. McKenzie threw well enough for us to win but we

couldn’t make the routine plays.” Shawnee will host McGuinness at 5 p.m. Thursday in a varsity/ junior varsity doubleheader. The Lady Wolves will be off Friday and Saturday. Dale posts 1-1 day at Perkins PERKINS — Dale saw its 10-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday, dropping a 2-1 seven-inning decision to Seminole. The Lady Pirates scored their run in the top of the first inning on a triple by Raegan Holt and a fielder’s choice grounder by Jaelin Flewallen. Holt also had a single as Dale finished with just four hits. Seminole won the game with a two-out hit in the bottom of the seventh. Losing pitcher McKenna Rosebure (15-3) permitted seven hits, whiffed three and didn’t give up a base on balls. “We didn’t hit the ball at all in the second game,” said Dale head coach

Andy Powell. Dale opened the day with a fiveinning 11-0 victory over PerkinsTryon. Freshman Taylor Powell earned the run-rule pitching victory with a two-hitter. She posted two strikeouts and didn’t give up a walk. Flewallen recorded three hits — a triple and two singles — and finished with two runs batted in. Sam Barry had a two-run double in the fourth as Dale scored four runs. The Lady Pirates tallied five runs in the second. Dale finished with nine hits. Dale, 24-3, will launch play at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Davenport Tournament against the winner of an earlier game between Luther and Chandler. If Dale wins the 1 p.m. matchup, it will play again at 5:30 versus an undetermined opponent. Dale won’t see tournament action Friday but will get back in the groove Saturday. Note: Reports compiled by Fred Fehr.

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TUESDAY’S ANSWER: The 1933 Cincinnati football Reds set the record for fewest completions in an NFL season, throwing just 25 in 10 games. They also set records for fewest total yards gained in a season (1,150), fewest pass attempts (102) and fewest passing touchdowns (none).

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HOLDENVILLE — Tecumseh struck for 14 hits Tuesday in delivering a 16-3 thumping of Holdenville’s Lady Wolverines. The game was stopped after three innings. Caylie Patton walked one in the completegame performance. The Lady Savages picked up five unearned runs due to four Holdenville miscues, and Tecumseh led 14-2 after two innings. Patton helped her own cause with a 2-for-2 effort that included a run batted in, and teammate Jordan Detherage finished at 3-for-3 with an RBI double and two RBI singles. Shyanna Sigman, at 2for-2, drove in four runs, and Asten Grimes and Logan Hays each added two singles. Now 18-9, No. 13 Tecumseh will participate in the Bethel Festival Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. game opposite Bethany and a 3 p.m. game opposite the host Lady Wildcats. Bethel blasts Lady Bulldogs MEEKER — Bethel improved to 20-3 on the season Tuesday with an 11-2 romp of Meeker. The game was stopped after five innings on the run rule. Brayden Cole, who remains undefeated on the mound, gave up three hits and no walks in picking up the win. She struck out two. Both of Meeker’s runs were unearned because of two Bethel errors. Bry Flanagan was the catalyst in Bethel’s 12hit offense as she went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and five runs batted in. Teammate Montana Price went 3-for-3 with a double, two singles and one RBI, and Liz Deshields finished at 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a run-scor ing single. Bethel’s Kelsey Eropkin added a pair of singles. SOFTBALL, Page 2B

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CHICKASHA — Shawnee raised its overall mark to 14-9 and its Suburban Conference record to 3-0 Tuesday with a 28-15, 25-4, 25-9 victory over Chickasha. Summer Skillern posted 11 aces for Shawnee and Jasmine Robinson notched 15 kills. Taylor Britt recorded nine kills. “We served well and we kept swinging,” Shawnee coach Julia Holland said. “We were able to run some sets we haven’t been able to do lately. We played pretty well.” Shawnee played seven matches and won three Friday and Saturday at the power-laden Catoosa Tournament. Shawnee’s victories came over 11th-ranked Tahlequah, 25-20, 25-19; fourth-ranked (4A) Verdigris, 25-9, 24-26, 25-18; and ninth-ranked (5A) Collinsville, 25-22, 25-18. The Lady Wolves lost to second-ranked (5A) Tulsa Washington, 23-25, 16-25; fifth-ranked (5A) Victory Christian, 19-25, 24-26; eighth-ranked (5A) Catoosa, 25-18, 22-25, 14-25; and 10th-ranked (5A) Oklahoma Bible Academy, 19-25, 22-25. Shawnee finished fifth in the tourney. Friday, Shawnee will play Enid, Ponca City and the Tulsa Kelley JV at Bartlesville. The first contest is slated for 10 a.m. Note: Report compiled by Fred Fehr.

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Dale’s Raegan Holt singles during an 8-0 victory over Tecumseh Monday. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

DALE — Dale got three home runs, a triple and four doubles in leveling Okarche 12-4 in six innings Tuesday. Tanner Nelson picked up two of the HRs, each good for two runs, and Dalton Tillison also belted a two-run blast. Xavier Lanham finished at 2-for-2 with a triple, and Evan Anderson, Chase Byndas, Taylor Smith and Jace Wilkins each clubbed a double for Class A’s topranked Pirates. Dale out-hit Okarche, 12-4. Hunter Pinkston threw

the first five frames for Dale. He struck out three, walked four and gave up four hits in improving to 3-1. Anderson closed, walking one and fanning three in the sixth. Now 17-3, Dale will serve as host to the Seminole Festival Friday. The Pirates’ varsity team will face Varnum at 11 a.m., and the JV Pirates will take on New Lima at 7 p.m. Dale will entertain Sterling at noon Saturday in a varsity/JV doubleheader. Note: Report compiled by Jason Smith.

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Wednesday, Sept. 12 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 6 p.m. ESPN — N.Y. Yankees at Boston 9 p.m. ESPN — Teams TBA WNBA 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Seattle at Indiana

BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS East Division W L Pct GB 79 62 .560 — 79 62 .560 — 77 64 .546 2 64 76 .457 14½ 64 78 .451 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 76 65 .539 — Detroit 74 67 .525 2 Kansas City 64 77 .454 12 Cleveland 59 83 .415 17½ Minnesota 59 83 .415 17½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 84 57 .596 — Oakland 80 60 .571 3½ Los Angeles 77 64 .546 7 Seattle 68 74 .479 16½ ——— Monday’s Games Minnesota 7, Cleveland 2 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 1 Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 1 Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 2 Seattle 4, Toronto 3 Boston 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Texas 6, Cleveland 4 Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 3 Kansas City 9, Minnesota 1 Oakland at L.A. Angels, Late Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-8) at Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 6-4), 6:05 p.m. Seattle (Millwood 5-12) at Toronto (R.Romero 8-13), 6:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 3-4) at Boston (A.Cook 3-9), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (J.Gomez 5-7) at Texas (Dempster 5-1), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Scherzer 15-6) at Chicago White Sox (Floyd 9-9), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Hochevar 7-13) at Minnesota (Walters 2-3), 7:10 p.m. Oakland (Grifﬁn 5-0) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 8-11), 9:05 p.m. Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 2:35 p.m. Seattle at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 6:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore New York Tampa Bay Toronto Boston

NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDINGS East Division W L Pct GB Washington 88 54 .620 — Atlanta 81 62 .566 7½ Philadelphia 71 71 .500 17 New York 65 77 .458 23 Miami 63 80 .441 25½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 86 57 .601 — St. Louis 75 66 .532 10 Pittsburgh 72 69 .511 13 Milwaukee 71 71 .500 14½ Chicago 55 87 .387 30½ Houston 45 97 .317 40½ West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 80 62 .563 — Los Angeles 74 68 .521 6 Arizona 70 72 .493 10 San Diego 67 75 .472 13 Colorado 57 84 .404 22½ ——— Monday’s Games Philadelphia 3, Miami 1 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 3, 14 innings Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Chicago Cubs 4, Houston 1 Milwaukee 4, Atlanta 1 Colorado 6, San Francisco 5 San Diego 11, St. Louis 3

Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia 9, Miami 7 Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 3 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Houston 1, Chicago Cubs 0 Milwaukee 5, Atlanta 0 San Francisco 9, Colorado 8 Arizona 1, L.A. Dodgers 0 St. Louis at San Diego, Late Wednesday’s Games Miami (Jo.Johnson 8-11) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 4-7), 3:05 p.m. St. Louis (Lohse 14-2) at San Diego (Richard 12-12), 5:35 p.m. Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 15-6) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 10-9), 6:10 p.m. Washington (Lannan 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 3-4), 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 5-11) at Houston (Abad 0-3), 7:05 p.m. Atlanta (Maholm 12-9) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 14-8), 7:10 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 8-14) at Colorado (Francis 5-4), 7:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Harang 9-8) at Arizona (Cahill 10-11), 8:40 p.m. Thursday’s Games Philadelphia at Houston, 7:05 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL At Dale Dale 12, Okarche 4 (6 innings) Okarche 101 020 — 4 4 0 Dale 144 021 — 12 12 2 Grellner and Rother; Hunter Pinkston, Evan Anderson (6th) and Gage Ross. WP — Pinkston (3-1); LP — Grellner. HR: Dale — Tanner Nelson (2), Dalton Tillison. 3B: Dale — Xavier Lanham. 2B: Dale — Anderson, Chase Byndas, Taylor Smith, Jace Wilkins.

FOOTBALL COLLEGE AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with ﬁrstplace votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 8, total points based on 25 points for a ﬁrst-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (48) 2-0 1,486 1 2. Southern Cal (8) 2-0 1,414 2 3. LSU (4) 2-0 1,404 3 4. Oregon 2-0 1,299 4 5. Florida St. 2-0 1,160 6 5. Oklahoma 2-0 1,160 5 7. Georgia 2-0 1,155 7 8. South Carolina 2-0 1,025 9 9. West Virginia 1-0 1,017 9 10. Michigan St. 2-0 995 11 11. Clemson 2-0 868 12 12. Ohio St. 2-0 772 14 13. Virginia Tech 2-0 734 15 14. Texas 2-0 716 17 15. Kansas St. 2-0 714 21 16. TCU 1-0 542 20 17. Michigan 1-1 429 19 18. Florida 2-0 427 24 19. Louisville 2-0 316 23 20. Notre Dame 2-0 310 22 21. Stanford 2-0 260 25 22. UCLA 2-0 250 NR 23. Tennessee 2-0 177 NR 24. Arizona 2-0 149 NR 25. BYU 2-0 110 NR Others receiving votes: Boise St. 106, Arkansas 79, Nebraska 79, Oregon St. 77, Mississippi St. 70, Baylor 54, Wisconsin 44, Louisiana-Monroe 23, Ohio 17, Georgia Tech 15, Oklahoma St. 13, South Florida 12, Arizona St. 10, Iowa St. 5, Northwestern 5, North Carolina 1, Utah St. 1. Saturday No. 1 Alabama at Arkansas, 2:30 p.m. No. 2 Southern Cal at No. 21 Stanford, 7:30 p.m. No. 3 LSU vs. Idaho, 7 p.m. No. 4 Oregon vs. Tennessee Tech, 2 p.m. No. 5 Florida State vs. Wake Forest, 11 a.m. No. 7 Georgia vs. Florida Atlantic, 6:30 p.m. No. 8 South Carolina vs. UAB, 6 p.m. No. 9 West Virginia vs. James Madison at Landover, Md., 3:30 p.m. No. 10 Michigan State vs. No. 22 Notre Dame, 7 p.m.

No. 11 Clemson vs. Furman, 2 p.m. No. 12 Ohio State vs. California, 11 a.m. No. 13 Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh, 11. a.m. No. 14 Texas at Mississippi, 8:15 p.m. No. 15 Kansas State vs. North Texas, 6 p.m. No. 16 TCU vs. Kansas, 11 a.m. No. 17 Michigan vs. UMass, 2:30 p.m. No. 18 Florida at No. 23 Tennessee, 5 p.m. No. 19 Louisville vs. North Carolina, 2:30 p.m. No. 22 UCLA vs. Houston, 9:30 p.m. No. 24 Arizona vs. South Carolina State, 9:30 p.m. No. 25 BYU at Utah, 9 p.m.

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Don’t write off Big Ten yet home against No. 20 Notre Dame. A year ago, the Spartans’ 31-13 loss in South Bend cast doubt on their season, but they rebounded to finish with 11 wins and the 11th spot in the final AP poll. That’s something coach Mark Dantonio was quick to point out. “I think we played two games,” he said. “We’re very, very early in the season. I think last year, as I remember, the third game we didn’t play well at Notre Dame and people sort of wrote us off. I think we ended up No. 9 or something like that in the nation. People will respond. That’s the nature of football, the competitive nature of things. People are going to respond, and they’re going ... to reset their compass and re-evaluate and move forward. It’s very, very competitive in the country right now in terms of winning and losing football games.” Michigan State was one of the bright spots for the

Big Ten, pounding Central Michigan as expected, but No. 17 Michigan struggled to get past Air Force despite Denard Robinson’s 426 yards of offense. Against BCS opponents? The results weren’t good. Northwestern beat Vanderbilt, but that was it for the Big Ten. Nebraska’s defense gave up 653 yards in a 36-30 loss to UCLA that dropped the Cornhuskers out of the Top 25. Purdue lost by three to Notre Dame on a late field goal, and Boilermakers quarterback Robert Marve injured his left knee. Illinois got shredded by Arizona State. Iowa managed just two field goals in a 9-6 loss to Iowa State and has just one touchdown after two games. Wisconsin’s offense managed just 35 yards rushing and 207 overall in a 10-7 loss at Oregon State. Star running back Montee Ball had just 61 yards on the ground, and offensive line coach Mike Markuson was let go.

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Shawnee-Tulsa Memorial game rescheduled Shawnee High School’s game with Tulsa Memorial, originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 21. The game, to be played at LaFortune Stadium in Tulsa, has a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The Tulsa Memorial contest will be a District 5A-3 opener. Shawnee will conclude the non-district portion of its schedule Friday night with a 7:30 kickoff at Ponca

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Rangers top Cleveland, 6-4 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre homered, Matt Harrison worked into the sixth inning for his 16th victory and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Tuesday night. Harrison (16-9) struck out six over 5 2-3 innings

while becoming the fourth American League pitcher to reach 16 wins. The left-hander allowed five hits and walked three, all the baserunners coming in his last 2 2-3 innings. Texas scored four times in the second, which started with Beltre reaching on

an error that led to three unearned runs. One of those runs scored on the 16th wild pitch by Ubaldo Jimenez (9-16), who has the most losses and wild pitches in the majors. Joe Nathan, who began the day in a Tony Romo uniform, worked a perfect ninth for his 32nd save.

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Big Ten coaches had just one request for the critics ripping the conference after a rough weekend. Wait. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini cautioned against making “snap judgments” so early in the season during Tuesday’s conference call, no matter how rough things looked. “I don’t make much of it,” he said. “It’s early in the year. I think there’s a lot of football left to be played.” A 6-6 showing that left the Big Ten with just three ranked teams was bad enough. But last week’s split decision included a 16 mark against opponents from major conferences and Notre Dame, plus Michigan’s narrow win over Air Force. So is the conference headed toward a dull season? At the moment, No. 10 Michigan State appears to be the only team with a realistic shot at the national championship, and the Spartans are facing a tough matchup this week at

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of the day. At the plate for Macomb, Katelyn Alkire finished the day with four hits — including a double — and four runs batted in. Gregg got three hits — including a homer — as she drove in three runs in the opener, and she doubled for two runs in the nightcap. Shania Pace hit a three-

run triple in the first game, and Destiny Redman added a triple and two RBI in the second game. Gregg, in moving to 1010 on the hill, struck out a combined 18 batters in both games. Now 10-12, the Lady Hornets will go to Mason at 4 p.m. Thursday. Note: Report compiled by Jason Smith.

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Oliveira named defensive player of week Adam Black of Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Baptist University’s Marcus Oliveira are Sooner Athletic Conference men’s soccer offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for Sept. 3-9. Black, a junior forward from Liverpool, England, scored three goals on the week in wins over Union and Northwestern Iowa. He had both goals in a 2-0 win against Northwestern.

Oliveira, a sophomore goalkeeper from Santos, Brazil, recorded nine saves in a 4-0 victory over Wiley College. On the cross country front, Lady Bison is the SAC runner of the week. Helker, a sophomore from Edmond, captured the Central Oklahoma Land Run, covering the five kilometers in 18:06. She led the Lady Bison to a first-place finish against Sooner Athletic Conference and NCAA Division

II competitors. In volleyball, OBU’s Kristin Pressley was selected the player of the week while teammate Sabra Clark was the setter of the week. Preslley, a junior from Mansfield, Texsa, averaged 4.94 kills and 4.5 digs in OBU’s 2-2 week, which included a win oiver No. 11 Doane. Clark, a senior from Andover, Kan., averaged 10.79 assist. She also had 39 digs and nine kills.

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week, work on the fundamentals of playing the position and get ready to play the next team. That’s it.” Weeden didn’t appear ready, and there’s an argument to be made that he wasn’t. After all, he played just five quarters — 18 total possessions — in four exhibition games and did not throw a touchdown pass. He had little chance to develop chemistry with his receivers and it showed as Cleveland’s offense struggled, gaining just 210 yards. Weeden accepted blame afterward, though it was hardly all his fault. He

promised to be the first at the team’s headquarters on Monday morning to watch film. Shurmur couldn’t confirm that happened, but said his young QB was taking the necessary first steps toward improvement. “He’s got to look at this game and make the corrections,” Shurmur said. “I told the team this: ‘What happened yesterday is correctable.’ That’s the great news. We’re not looking at plays and situations that they can’t improve on so that’s where he’s at right now.” Weeden wasn’t good, but he didn’t get a lot of help either.

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Wellston and Holdenville Thursday beginning at 4 p.m. Note: Reports compiled by Jason Smith.

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According to STATS LLC, his QB rating was the sixth lowest for any quarterback attempting 15 passes in a season opener since 1970. Also, his paltry rating was the seventh worst for any QB making his first career start since the AFL/NFL merger. It would be enough to shake any rookie, but Shurmur believes Weeden will rebound. “He won’t lose his confidence,” Shurmur said. “I think it’s important we go back, just like we do each

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——— DEAR ABBY: I have this little boy I tutor. He is 7 and says he loves me. I’m 18. I try to tell him I’m way too old and he isn’t my type, but all he says is, “Age ain’t nothing but a number.” Help! I need to know what to do. — ALEX IN NEW JERSEY DEAR ALEX: Start by telling him that the word “ain’t” isn’t appropriate — that what he should be saying is, “Age isn’t anything but a number.” Then tell him that while you are complimented, he is there to study — so you’ll revisit the subject when HE is 18. ——— Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Cost of methamphetamine goes far beyond dollars and cents problems associated with the use of meth. Many will recall seeing age progression photos of meth addicts. Addicts age rapidly — teeth are lost, skin wrinkles and sags — bodies become emaciated and because of the feeling of “things” crawling beneath the skin addicts literally “pick” holes in themselves, creating sores most visible on hands, arms and the face. But those outward signs aren’t the most damaging. Dr. Kevin Reed, Director of Hospital Medicine Mercy Hospital Ardmore, said meth ravages the heart and lungs and causes rapid hardening of the arteries. “A chronic user will have the arteries of a 50-yearold at 25,” Reed said. “But they feel fine. They will tell you they’re fine.”

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The overall cost of methamphetamine abuse can’t be computed in dollars and cents. The cost of simply investigating, arresting, prosecuting and incarcerating offenders totals hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cost of caring for children abused and neglected by addicted parents turbines the numbers even higher, as does the cost of property stolen or damaged as the result of meth-related crimes. A price can’t be placed on lives lost or injuries sustained at the hands of a meth addict. Nor can a price tag label be attached to the lives ruined by addiction and the health

Ironically, Reed said doctors don’t see many meth addicts at the hospital. Why? It’s not the lack of insurance, although the majority of users don’t have health insurance. It’s because deadly heart attacks and strokes are the most prevalent health issues users face. “Most of the time the daily users usually aren’t going to make it to the ICU,” Reed said “They get high, stay at home, ruin their lives and their children’s lives, and die early of heart disease or a stroke.” Other health issues addicts suffer include high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, kidney disease and nerve damage in hands and feet. “And that’s just from the methamphetamine. It

doesn’t include the toxins ingested that are used to make it. A lot of the danger is those toxins — contaminants, we can’t measure those,” Reed said. Why do people use? “It’s a stimulant. It lands in the brain and gives feelings of being a superman/ woman, extreme happiness, heightened sensitivity and sexual desire — and it’s not a scary high,” Reed said. “If you use it two or three times, you’re going to want to keep using. It’s at the high end of addiction. It’s physically addictive and emotionally addictive. The opposite side of meth addiction would be heroin. There is no will power.” Oddly enough, Reed said users don’t suffer withdrawal symptoms coming off a meth high.

Treatment options available for those who seek it nal justice system, there are a variety of treatment programs available, both in local jails and in the community, according to Jan Cagle, Ridgeview’s manager of criminal justice services. “The drug itself doesn’t motivate them to change,” Park said of meth addicts and its effects on the body and mind. But treatment is possible. “It has to be motivational,” Park said of treatment options for meth addicts. “Everybody’s recovery has to be catered to them. If we make it their idea, and teach them how to think, feel and do, it makes it easier.” “We have to teach them how to develop new coping skills,” Cagle said. And, a strong, sober support system of family and friends is vital, she added. ••• Meth is “such a different drug,” said Chad McNabb, director of PSI Probation, a privately-owned company that handles misdemeanor charges and cases for the Anderson County court system.

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Treatment options are available for those people addicted to methamphetamine, but the user has to have a desire to overcome the addiction, according to social workers. “They call it ‘the poor man’s cocaine,’” said Stacy Park, clinical director of outpatient services at Ridgeview Community Mental Health Services in Oak Ridge. The reason: It’s less expensive to obtain — and make — than pure cocaine and other drugs. Meth also isn’t usually the first drug to which addicts have become addicted. “I don’t think meth addicts found it first,” Park said of the drug. “They’re always chasing the high.” If a meth addict comes to Ridgeview seeking help, treatment can be provided on an outpatient basis — if the person wants to be treated,” Park explained. And, if an addict is referred to Ridgeview through the area’s crimi-

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“We do see some meth cases,” McNabb said, but because most meth cases are felony charges, most are handled by the state Board of Probation and Parole. Phone calls to the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole for comment were not returned by The Oak Ridger. “Meth stays in the body so much longer (than other drugs),” McNabb said. “Treatment has to be long-term, but we can’t make anyone go into rehab,” he acknowledged. Still, the key to long-term recovery is a total change of environment, according to McNabb, who recalled one former case in which the individual moved to Florida “where they didn’t know anybody” to get away from bad influences. ••• Melissa Wells and Gina Peters, both with nonprofit organization Hope of East Tennessee, said drug addicts don’t have to be incarcerated to get involved in the agency’s recovery programs. “They have to be using

a drug,” said Peters, the organization’s finance manager. “And, they have to admit it and be honest about their use. And, they have to be ready to fight it,” said Wells, the assessment coordinator. As for meth, Wells said it’s a drug that’s “in a class all by itself.” “It has a ‘Swiss cheese effect’ on the brain,” she said. “Some of the damage can be repaired over time, but the brain is never the same,” Wells explained of treatment. Although the two women weren’t able to provide a dollar figure for the costs associated with addiction to meth, Peters said the “costs to families and society as a whole must be astronomical.” Hope of East Tennessee offers intensive inpatient or outpatient treatment programs — both individual and group counseling sessions — depending on the individual need. The organization’s halfway house program is an intensive 90-day program and the outpatient programs are a minimum of six weeks in length.

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“The need is there — the want, but there aren’t any physical symptoms. They don’t get sick.” Dr. Summer Kirby, Mercy Clinic, said doctors are seeing an increase in the number of babies born with meth-related afflictions. “I don’t know if it’s a southern Oklahoma thing or a national problem but we see a lot of it,” Kirby said. “It’s more common than people think.” Signs of addiction in infants are sleeping problems, irritability and jitters. “It’s not life threatening, but it is hard to watch,” she said. Children who have been exposed to the toxins of a meth lab suffer even more serious medical issues. Kirby said these children

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454-3875 Drivers: OTR Refrigerated Drivers. Up to .40cpm & Great Equipment. CDL-A, 2yrs exp. Clean MVR. David 800-635-7687 *1055 M-F 8a-4p only

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405) 214-6789 Sunbelt Credit has an opening for a Full-time Assistant Manager with competitive pay A great opportunity Apply in person at 1615 N. Harrison

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. With an exciting portfolio and diverse offerings, GateHouse Media is a leader in local news. Proven brands and new media. Small and large. Print and digital. We have it all.

We’re also a leader in satisfying clients and offering tremendous opportunity for professional growth and advancement. If you want to join a dynamic organization, move your career forward and help businesses in your area achieve their sales goals, then together we can do great things.

Working at GateHouse Media, Inc. GateHouse Media, headquartered in New York, is one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States, reaching more than 10 million people a week. We play to win and look for team members at every level of the organization who do the same.

About the Community Publications Division The Community Publications Division is made up of vibrant print and Internet business units in 17 states that are made up of 277 dailies, weeklies and shoppers with a combined circulation/distribution of 1,849,861. Digital plays an important part with 155 separate web sites that have more than 13,754,117 average daily unique visitors.

Multi-Media Account Executive The News-Star hasname an immediate The Shawnee (insert your newspaper here) hasopportunity an immediatefor opportunity available for Executive. a Multi-Media available a Multi-Media Account This Account Executive. This position will develop position will develop advertising solutions using our advertising solutions our portfolio of web based portfolio of web basedusing advertising solutions including advertising solutions including behavioral & content behavioral & content targeting, run of network and targeting, run of network and social media on (insert social media on news-star.com and Yahoo in central your site name here) and Yahoo in the (insert DMA Oklahoma. name here).The Theposition positionwill willsell selladvertising advertisingsolutions solutions independently and will partner with independently and will partner with our our existing existing sales sales staff. staff. The The ideal ideal candidate candidate will will have have prior prior sales sales experience, be knowledgeable of internet experience, be knowledgeable of internet marketing marketing and and posses possessleadership leadershipcapabilities. capabilities. We prefer a college degree in Advertising, Marketing We prefer afield college in Advertising, or related and degree three+ years of relevantMarketing sales or related fi eld and three+ years of relevant experience. Prior newspaper or other mediasales sales or online sales experience preferred. experience. Prior newspaper or other Exceptional media sales communication, presentation, negotiation, computer or online sales experience preferred. Exceptional and customer service skills arenegotiation, required. computer communication, presentation, and customer service skills are required. The (insert your newspaper name here) provides a To apply, email yourbenefit competitive benefit package. The Shawnee News-Star provides a competitive resume, cover letter and compensation expectations to: package. To apply, email your resume, cover letter and compensation expectations to: Brian Blansett, Publisher at brian.blansett@news-star.com.

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Medical Coder FT Position 1-year Appt. Monday thru Friday Salary: $15-$17 per hour DOQ Submit application no later than Sept 14, 2012. Kickapoo Tribal Health Center PO Box 1360 McLoud, OK 74851

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply.

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CENTRAL OKLAHOMA JUVENILE CENTER Position Opening: Secretary for Pottawatomie County District 3 Barn, Maud. Strong computer background with experience in MS Office (Word, Excel). Minimum of Associates Degree preferred. Accounting and/or bookkeeping background preferred. Strong organizational skills are needed as well as ability to communicate effectively with the public. Please submit resume with cover letter and 3 references to: Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse, 14101 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804. Closing date Sept. 24th 4:00 p.m.

NOW HIRING WOLVERINE TUBE INC.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Wolverine Tube, Inc. in Shawnee has an opening for a Customer Service Representative. The qualified candidate is required to have excellent computer, math/communication skills and a minimum of 3 to 5 years customer service experience in manufacturing. A degree in Business or Marketing is preferred. The successful candidate will be a primary contact for assigned customers and will receive and process all incoming orders and change orders. Prompt response in a professional manner to customer requests concerning order status, product availability and delivery information is essential. Will function as a team member and communicate with other departments in an overall effort to achieve customer satisfaction.

Qualified candidates should email a resume and salary requirements to:

APPLY ONLINE: www.bkep.com/career or call 918-237-4076

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The City of Shawnee is accepting applications for Plant Operator – Utility Dept, Maint I – Utility Dept, and 911 Dispatcher. More information at http://www.ShawneeOK.org/Jobs . Apply by September 14. EOE.

20 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES YOUTH GUIDANCE SPECIALISTS & JUVENILE SECURITY OFFICER APPLY TODAY We Train....No experience necessary....need dependable... responsible positive role models....

Competitive Salary

Excellent Beneﬁts

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Apply in person at 700 South Ninth, Tecumseh, OK or at www,opm.,ok.gov or call 405-598-4121 or 405-598-4190 for additional information. Visit our website at www.cojcok.org. The State of Oklahoma, Ofﬁce of Juvenile Affairs’ Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All successful applicants must pass OSBI/FBI background check.

SIGN ON BONUS Are you a welder? We have a job for you. Express is looking for Mig Welders, must have previous welding experience and pass a weld test. Express will pay you a $200 sign on

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Computer Technician FT position $12.00 per hour with benefits. Submit Application to Kickapoo Tribal Health Center P.O. Box 1360 McLoud, OK 74851

bonus after 30 days on assignment.

275-7575

DARRELL STANDLEE CONSTRUCTION Scraper operator $12ph experience reqd. CDL preferred but not required. (405)818-2964

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Established Post Frame Building Company, looking to hire experienced salesman, pay varies with experience, 405-802-4350 Finance Company seeks dependable outgoing person to join our staff. Mon-Fri hours Excellent pay plus benefits. Apply 21 W. Main. Great Plains Kubota, Shawnee's New Kubota Dealer is seeking an energetic and outgoing salesman. Sales experience is preferred but not required.40 hours per week (minimum), Base Salary plus commissions, Health Benefits and401K. Please apply in person at 815 E MacArthur Shawnee. Vehicle window tinter, Oklahoma’s BEST- Skilled and dependable, full time all year, health insurance. Call Gary 395-7601

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Performs the function of analytical, technical and administrative work in the planning, documentation, maintenance, design and implementation, of existing microprocessor based computer systems and associated LANs that operate in a Health Care environment. Maintain and administers organizational LANs. Installs new hardware and maintains existing hardware. Trains end users in use of equipment and software. Interacts with SSM staff and users to determine user PC and networking needs and resources required to fulfill needs. Provide first and second level computer/printer support exemplifying detail oriented work with exceptional organization, works with minimal supervision, multi-tasking, flexible and exceptional time management skills.

Cookstove washer & dryer, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, air-conditioner, tractor. 273-7874

Associates Degree required with an emphasis in Computer Science/Information Full time days. 1-3 years’ experience providing technical support in a large multi facility environment or clinical oﬃce setting.

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DOGS DOG GROOMING Town & Country Veterinary Clinic 4415 N. Bryan

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

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7 year old Blue Heeler, comes with dog house, house broken and semi trained. FREE to good home! (405)777-1026 Free to loving home Male black/white 9mo puppy Great Pyrennes mix. Playful Well behaved. (405)788-1037

Full-Time/Part-Time 6a-6p, 6p-6a

CNAs Full-Time/Part-Time 6:30a-6:30p, 6:30p-6:30a

CMAs 6a-6p, 2p-10p

Every other weekend off Sign on bonus

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215 N. Bell 273-4750

Apply in Person, Monday - Friday

Shawnee Colonial Estates 535 W. Federal • Shawnee, OK EOE

Come see William at

Rose Manor 1610 N. Bryan Shawnee, OK

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Ready for a Career Change? Are you working late hours only to receive a disappointing paycheck? Would you rather work weekday hours for a family oriented Home Health Agency?

MISCELLANEOUS SHAWNEE Shawnee, OK Garage Sale 7:30 AM Friday Sept 14 & Saturday Sept 15 2225 Gray Dove Dr Lots of girl clothing size 2T and smaller, baby toys, High Chair, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Purses, Home Decor Items, Children's books, Stuffed Animals, Sewing Machine, Embroidery Machine, Recliner, and more!

800-465-8380 or visit us at www.oklahomahealthcaresolutions.com

Older large, puppies, 2 females, 1 male. FREE to good home. Shots/wormed. 405-202-6069 Schnauzer pups 3 mons old, full blood, 3 males $150ea 405-365-8809

King Size Bedroom Suite, Oaks sleighbed W/Mattress & Boxspring, Dresser W/Mirror, 2-Night Stands W/Armoire $600

Have opening for Transmission R&R Technician. Must have tools, & drivers license, 4 Way Automatic Transmission 598-6655

OFFICE & SECRETARIAL Office Assistant wanted. Collection experience helpful but not neccessary. Must have dependable car daily. Apply at 1150 N. Harrison. No phone calls. Apply in person only.

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE Buffalo Wild Wings Now Hiring Experienced Restaurant Managers Starting salary up to $40K Improved work schedule. email resumes to bwwjosh@yahoo. com

Huge Inventory Clearance Sale! Must Make Room for New Models Over 20 Modular and Manufacturued Homes to Choose From. Titan Factory Direct 405-634-4812

APPLIANCES

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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

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OPEN DAILY!

Crystal Wagoner 464-2558

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MUST SEE THIS ONE! PRICE REDUCED! $147,500 7 Larkins Place Great floor plan, 3Bd, 2Ba, sprinkler system, beautiful fenced backyard. Tom Brown Homes, Inc. 273-5188 or 659-1821

OPEN DAILY

“Let Me Be The Key To Your Future” Large 3 -4 bedroom home on 3 acres South Rock Creek and Tecumseh Area $150,000

Century 21 Golden Key Realty

2201 Gray Dove Ridge $139,500 3Bd, 2Ba, Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator included, Tom Brown Homes 273-5188 or 659-1821

273-6729 395-8708

BOOKS Are you looking to get rid of your books. I will come pick them up for FREE. Contact Joe at 405-501-8300

ACREAGES & LAND

Kenmore electric

105347 S, 3500 Rd Prague 5 acres 4 bed/ 3 bath updated kitchen, carpet, windows, lg util, storm shelter

Tim Vallandingham 405-831-9210

$50.

Frigidaire Gas Stove, Propane/or Natural Gas Like New $300 Kenmore Stackable Washer/Dryer Electric $300 405-255-3370

Large 1-acre rural lot 1/4mi off Hwy 9 Earlsboro water OG&E Electric, nice cellar, storage shed, shade trees $11,500 405-997-3550 405-831-2043

OWNER FINANCING

CATS Free black/white female, not fixed, litter box trained. Very nice & playful 273-4567 Free Kittens w/shots 2 female, 1 female calico, 1 female tabbie, 12 Wks old (405)273-7387

BEAUTY SALONS

1817 N. Bryan Brick, 1542sqft., 3/4 acre, new carpet. Family Realty 405-273-3285 Burl W. Vanlandingham Broker

BEAUTY SALONS

Experience helpful

Apply in person 129 N. Milt Phillips Seminole, OK

REAL ESTATE CITY

August 18, 25 & September 1 10a-4p or by appointment. 38535 Old Hwy 18, Asher; newly remodeled, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, basement, pool, guesthouse, 9 acres, (405)602.9335; (405)996.0550; (405)222.0550.

Pam Vallandingham 517-8360

stove. Clean.white

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Servers potential earnings $500+ per week

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Go ahead, be

WANT TO BUY

New diner opening I-40 at Seminole exit. Need all shifts & positions including bartenders. Call 275-5650 between 2-4 pm

Restaurant Cooks/Kitchen Help/ Servers/Bus Persons/ Host

Government Stimulus for Landowners. Zero down payment and low monthly. Can install all utilities. Will remove existing homes. Call Heath @ 918-576-3696 for your approval. wac

***Coming Soon*** 3 bedroom 2 Bath on 5 Acres Financing Available Titan Factory Directory 405-634-4812

(405)250-3088

MECHANIC

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS! 1st Time Homebuyer, Native American 184, USDA, FHA, and Zero Down with your land or trade-in. New, Used and Foreclosures! No Minimum Credit Score Required! Call today for quick phone application! w.a.c. 866-888-2825

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

10 E. Georgia large corner lot, updated CH&A, Roof, bathroom, large utli, new fence $94,000

Queen Bedroom Set, Bed W/Mattress & Boxspring, Dresser W/Mirror, 1-Night Stand, Armoire $350

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

FOR SALE NEW PRICE $110,000

Our Home Health Agency is seeking caring, dedicated Per Visit LPNs in the Shawnee aea. We offer competitive pay, an excellent working environment and a great benefit package. EOE

DOGS

Several FREE medium to large dogs to good homes! Male boxer mix, male sharpei mix neutered, male lab mix, 2 brindle females spayed and several more. NO PUPPIES OR SMALL DOGS! (405)881-9103

CATS

Colonial Estates

LPN 3-11 CMA 3-11 PT CMA 7-3 CNA- all shifts Housekeeping Experienced Cook

DOGS

FREE TO GOOD HOME Beautiful 2 white, 1 orange w/white paws, 2 gray kittens 6 wks old, litter trained, eating on own. (405)273-6554

Please apply at http://www.ssmiht.com to be considered.

Excellent Beneﬁt Package for Full-time employees

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

Shawnee Conservation District. 405-659-1259 or 275-5220

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PC/LAN Analyst is responsible for supporting PC (Computer) and LAN (Local Area Network) infrastructure while having a great attitude exemplifying exceptional customer relations working with physicians, oﬃce staﬀ and leadership producing quality work in a continuous quality improvement (CQIplus) team environment. Work location is 3315 Kethley Road, Shawnee, OK 74804.

MISCELLANEOUS Deer & Turkey Hunters - ATV All-in-One Food Plot Planter now available to rent. $25 a day.

St. Anthony Physicians - Shawnee

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Color/Hi-Lites & Perms $35 & up. Roller Sets to the latest styles for Men/Women. Shelley McLin/Coiffures by Dennis 246-5588

429 South Pennsylvania Cute Brick Home For Sale 3 bed 1 bath 71k Contact: Sherry (405) 615-3340

1 to 10 acre Many locations all over Some with mobile homes Or ready for mobile home Easy Approval. Call for Maps

1731 N. Louisa

273-5777 www.property4sale.com

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

WANTED: $You don’t have to be rich$ To get our homes. A DEED is all you need! NO LAND :( ? DON’T CRY! We’ll get you some! Low down payments. Wac 405-631-3200

1356sf, 4BD, 1BA. 3-car garage, large fenced corner lot. AC, electric, all appliances, ceiling fans, laundry, storage, fireplace, large windows, new roof, near OBU. $79,900. 405-275-3371 214-535-9706

Three bedroom one bath 1100 sqft, Central Heat & Air. Needs some TLC. Selling as is. Roof two years old, dry storm cellar, Carport, covered patio, fenced backyard. $39,800 613-3391

19185 Charleston Pointe 4 bed/2.5 ba, 2253 sq ft whirlpool, patio, 2 dining areas, fireplace, $245,000 Pat Hendricks 255-6073 Remax of Shawnee

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DUPLEXES UNFURNISHED 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fireplace $550/mo 1-mi east of Harrison on Westech Road 273-4994

41905 Benson Park Rd. 3BD/1.5BA 2 acres/mol, corner lot, 2-living, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, 2-car garage w/cellar. Everything updated in past 5 years. 30x30 metal shop. Septic and well. $165,000 405-246-8046

By owner, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New appliances. Lots of cabinets & closets. 12 Northridge Road, Shawnee. Listed on Zillow.com $140,000 395-2491 for appointment

14 Turkey Knob 3Bd, 2Ba, 2 Living, 2 Car Garage, 2100 sq. ft. Nice Home, Cellar, Outbuilding, Under Appraised Value. •Seller will pay closing costs. $129,000 Call 831-1952 for details david@dagivahomes4sale.com

Available Oct. 1 Luxury Duplex, 3 Bed 2 Bath, 2 car garage Washer/Dryer Hookup, No Pets, No Smoking NRC area . $775 +dep 650-0738 878-6761 Unfurnished 2BD duplex in Tec. with refrigerator & stove, provided & utility hookups. 405-598-5704 for appt.

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

275-7744 101 Ken Del Dr. • Shawnee

(Near both Universities & Shawnee Mall) .

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.

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

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

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

The Aldridge Provides Luxury Living For Active Seniors 62+ or Disabled of any age

1 Bedroom $295/mo No Pets (405)273-1781 2BA 1BA 718 E. 9th water & trash pd ]No pets $350mo $350dep 273-5781 590-3968 Cute efficiency apartment $350mo +$350dep 306-2935 or 273-2300

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DUPLEXES UNFURNISHED Duplex-3BD 2BA CH&A, $750mo 405-760-9972

526 N. Dorthory 3BD w/garage, Nice Neighborhood $500/mo, $400/Deposit Shown By Appointment 405-880-5517 405-398-4816 608 E. Highland, 2 bed, stove, refrigerator, gas dryer, washer hkup, water paed, $450/mo, $300dep App. req. 405-225-7422” 808 E. Edward 3BD 1 1/2BA, New Paint, CH&A $700mo Section 8 approved References Reqd 556-0048

HOMES

UNFURNISHED

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 Now Leasing 3BD, 2Ba homes in McLoud area. Income restrictions do apply. Please call 405-275-9505 for more details. Equal Opportunity Housing

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

1722 N. Louisa 3Bd, 2Ba, brick 1300sq.ft. Recently remodeled, storage buildings, $84,500 ~Will pay closing costs ~ Call for details 831-1952 david@digivahomes4sale.com

HOMES UNFURNISHED

*Bethel/Dale* Awesome MFH, 3bed,/2 bath, frige/stove/dishwasher, storage, carport, no indoor pets, 1/3 acre, 2-community ponds, 5-min. Shawnee Lake, $700mo. lease. Call 9-8pm 641-9958

1207 E. Oakland Newly remodeled 2Bd house, carport, 425/mo, $225/dep 275-1681 760-2579 1BD house upstairs across from OBU. Contact Bill or Barbara 405-563-1650 2BD 1BA 216 S. Oak CH, stove, frig, W/D Hookup, $500mo $400dep 997 -3083 3Bd, 1Ba, CH&A, totally remodeled, fenced yard, $750/mo, $350/dep 273-5751 or 590-4508 3bd., 1-1/2ba. $750mo+$400dep. No pets 405-598-3164 405-201-6595 4004 Blaine Rd. Smoking Oaks Addition, 3bd/2ba, Newly Remodeled CH&A, appliances, references. Appt. ONLY 481-6756 904 Buck Drive Newly remodeled 2BD/1BA, CH&A, appliances, fenced, total electric. References req 481-6756 407 N. Union 1Bd 1Ba All Appliances $325mo $300dep Lawn Care Provided 642-0222 410 W. Kirk 3BD 2BA CH&A fenced backyard, storage bldg $775mo $400/dep 878-6404

707 N. Broadway Apt B. 3BD 2BA CH&A, stove, fridge, Microwave, dishwasher, w/d hkup New paint & carpet No pets. $675mo $300 dep 225-7422

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OFFICE SPACE OFFICE RENTALS 838C N Kickapoo 700 SF $325. mo 663 N. Kickapoo 295 SF $225 mo 665 N Kickapoo 565 SF $325mo 667 N Kickapoo

The Shawnee News-Star is now online, so it’s easier than ever to stay informed.

565 SF $345 mo Paul Milburn Acreages 275-1695

RETAIL & COMMERCIAL SPACE 3200 SQ FT Metal Store Building. Tecumseh high traffic area. 598-1443

ROOMMATE WANTED 61 year old woman looking for lady roommate to pay half bills, washer/dryer hookup. 964-5564

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1st MONTH FREE RENT* WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICE 2400 SF, 10 ft overhead door Well lighted, Heated restroom $475month 2224 E. Highland 405-641-0198 405-788-6186 *1 year lease required.

Two offices for lease 316 N. Broadway, Shawnee Second month’s rent free with signed lease. Call 464-8063 or 919-0814.

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AUTOMOBILES 1990 Ford Taurus station wagon, good gas mileage, new tires, battery & starter. $700. 250-3088 1998 Red/black Jeep Wrangler Sport. 2 tops, 6cyl 151K miles. Very good condition. $6,000. 405-273-4834

WE BUY JUNK CARs *Car Batteries*

WE PAY CASH!

598-8876

WILL BUY YOUR COMPLETE OLD CAR

AUTOMOBILES

2011 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM 14,000 MILES Premium automobile with the premium of 4 wheel drive systems and it’s got the Premium Package! Everything about the Outback excudes quality like the “Boxer” flat four engine exclusive to Subaru and Porsche, and the symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that can redistribute power to any wheel at any time! Loaded with the All-Weather Package including heated seats, windshield wiper de-icer, heated mirrors and much much more! Stunning in Carmel Bronze Pearl! $23,995 or $363 mo

07 NISSAN ALTIMA

07 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ

46K, local adult owned, perfect in & out

88K, local adult owned, REDUCED!

11 BUICK REGAL CXL

11 DAKOTA CREW ON SALE!

17K, htd leather, sporty new body! $21,995

13K, white, V6, loaded, 100K warr! $18,995!

1302 N. Harrison • “Home of the Good Stuff” • 273-8171

Specializing in Low Mileage, Under Warranty, Program Vehicles

*0 Down! 2.79%, 72 Mos. WAC, rates as low as 2.09%!

$200 AND UP

405-640-5942 or 405-627-9590

Transportation 2 Weeks up to 20 words: $40 1 Week up to 20 words: $25

GORMAN ASSOC. Mgmt.

275-0928 BRAND NEW 3 bed, 2bth, 2 car garage Homes $1300.00 monthly utilities included Limited availability If interested please call: (405)275-9500 Newer Home 3BD, 2BA, 2-Car, Large Storage, Less than 3MI to Shawnee Mall & I-40, $1200/Mth, $1200/Dep References Required 405-823-6279 Very Clean 139 S. Dixon 2bd, 1ba, CH&A, W/D hookups, stove, refrigerator, no pets $600mo $500dep 273-5781 590-3968

SHAWNEE

Prices include bold line AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

and choice of photo, graphic, or border

Quality Used Cars 914 N. Harrison Quality Cars & Trucks at Affordable Prices

273-9844 TRUCKS & SUVS

$2495 to $9995

97 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ...........$2495 01 FORD EXPLORER ......................$3995 00 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER ..........$3995 99 TAHOE 4X4...............................$4295 98 F150 EXTENDED CAB................$4995 03 CHEVY EXTENDED CAB .............$6995 04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER ...............$6995 04 LINCOLN AVIATOR.....................$7995 04 FORD EXPEDITION ....................$7995 06 FORD ESCAPE AWD...................$9995 CARS

$3795 to $7995

97 FORD MUSTANG ............................. $3795 00 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX .................... $3995 02 FORD TAURUS ................................ $3995 04 SATURNION...................................$4495

MOTORCYCLES

2006 Yamaha 1700cc Classic Roadstar, excellent condition, blue & silver, w/w tires, windshield, V&H pipes, backrest with bag, only 3500 miles $6,000. cash 821-5029 2006 Yamaha VSTAR 1100 6000 miles excellent condition. $3000. 273-3789

2bd/1ba, Washer/Dryer hookup, no appliances, CH&A, NO PETS! References required. $550mo+$300dep. 273-2216 202-4170

95 FIREBIRD CONVERTIBLE...................$4995

LOTS & LAND

#9 AUTO SALES

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

2000 Chevrolet Impala 4 dr, auto, a/c, silver, 56K!! $5,695.00

TRAILERS

2002 Dodge Caravan or 2002 Chrysler Voyage a/c, 3 row seats $4,295.00

2 Belche trailers, all metal, 16ft, 2axle, fold up ramp. 1-$3500 1-$1,000 834-1913

MOBILE HOMES FURNISHED

2003 Pontiac Grand AM Se 4 dr, white, auto, a/c 110K $3,995.00

VEHICLES WANTED

Tec remodeled furnished mobile home. Reference, No pets. $350mo 598-3670

96 CORVETTE ................................. $7495 07 CHEVY HHR .............................. $7995

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

Quality Auto Pawn

273-9844

TRUCKS & PICKUPS 1996 Dodge 1/2 Ton PU 96K mi, regular cab, 1 owner, new tires. $2500. 834-1913

598-8876 See all our inventory at

OFFICE SPACE

47 Crown Point Condo-Very Nice 2BD 2BA 2Car garage, fireplace, appliances $925mo smoke/pet free 209-7279

1408 E. Independence 14x19 office spaces includes lunch room, bathroom. $275/mo 405-535-2472

502 N. Park Large 2 story home 3BD 2BA CH&A, built-in kitchen $850mo $425dep 275-1681 760-2579

Retail or office space, 109 N. Broadway, 770 sq.ft. $700/mo includes utilities. 878-0077

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

The Shawnee News-Star Classified Advertising VEHICLES WANTED

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

www.numbernineauto.com WE ACCEPT VISA/MC

MOBILE HOMES UNFURNISHED 2BD mobile home 926 E. Independence (405)760-9071

DON’T FORGET

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

CASH

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LEGALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Cook Oil Co. P.O. Box 875, Wewoka OK 74884

Will be holding live auction bids September 15 at 10:00 a.m. on the following abandoned self storage units Unit #44 Shawn Harlan 22097 Gaddy Rd Tecumseh, OK 74873 Household items and boxes Unit #128 Joshua Berry 1005 E. Fay Shawnee, OK 74801 TV, microwave, mattress, chairs, bed frames and house hold items

Is requesting that the Commission, pursuant to OCC-OGR Rules 165:10-5-5 and 165:10-5-6 and ROP 165:5-7-29 grant administrative exception to Rule 165:10-5-6(d). so as to allow Applicant to run radioactive tracer survey every 2 years in lieu of mechanical integrity test every 5 years for the Karen # 2 well

Farmer’s Market and Auctions FEED & GRAIN

DOCKET NUMBER: PD No. 201200188 LEASE AND WELL LOCATION: Karen # 2 NW SE NW 4 10N 5E Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

Fall Planting Time

INJECTION ZONE AND DEPTH: Second Wilcox 4800 - 4840 feet

Unit #97 Tyler Gensman 104 Lone Oak Cir Shawnee, OK 74804 TV, TV stand, couch and mattress.

Unit #100 1320 E. Chandler Shawnee, OK 74801 Toys, fishing poles and boxes (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 12th & 13th, 2012)

FEED & GRAIN Rye, Wheat, Triticale blends. Bag or truck load lots. 580-550-2520

Wheat Pasture Mix

MAXIMUM INJECTION RATE AND PRESSURE: 3000 B / D and 500 PSI

Unit #066 1300 Skyland Yukon, OK 73990 Mattress, TV, TV stand and boxes

FEED & GRAIN

(wheat/rye)

Wildlife Mix Clovers Ryegrass

Protests may be filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission within fifteen (15) days after publication of this notice. Protests, if any, should be mailed or delivered to the Oil and Gas Conservation Division, Pollution Abatement Department, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 12, 2012)

(annual and perennial)

And More

S&S

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

“We deliver your purchases to your vehicle.”

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