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THE SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 COLUMN

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY

Jury trials end

‘Supernatural’ and other tests of courage

Guilty verdict in DUI case; mistrial declared in McLoud assault By Kim Morava Kimberly.morava@news-star. com

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’ve never been much for horror stories. While my friends grew up on a steady diet of Stephen King movies like “It” and “Pet Cemetery,” my parents had me watching more saccharine stuff, like “Charlotte’s Web” and “Little House on the Prairie.” That was fine by me, though, because I’ve always considered myself to be a bit of a coward. Sneak into the creepy house that’s rumored to be haunted? No, thanks. Watch “The Ring”? I think I’ll stick with “Tangled.” Lately, though, I’ve started to wonder about the whole scaredy cat thing. My friends went on and on about how terrifying some of the bad guys are in “Doctor Who.” Frankly, I don’t see it. (I blink at statues, and laugh as I do it.) “Woman in Black” was startling and creepy, but nothing that left me scared to walk into a dark room. Not long ago, I started watching the television series “Supernatural,” about two brothers, Sam and Dean, who hunt evil, paranormal type things. I’ve got to admit, the first season sometimes scared me. A lot. But I kept watching because I loved the relationship between the brothers that was real enough it often reminded me of my own brothers. (Turns out the actors are best friends in real life, so it’s not all an act. Isn’t that cheating?) I’m a few seasons in now, and I haven’t been remotely scared for a while. Maybe that’s because the things they’re facing are less feasible (and therefore less scary) to me. (Though why I find a painting that comes to life and kills people absolutely terrifying and more believable than vampires, which don’t scare me at all, I don’t know.) Or maybe I’m just becoming desensitized to it all. Who knows. Maybe “Supernatural” will turn me into a ghost hunter or something. . . . Or not. The very idea scares me, honestly. I guess I’m pretty content to watch Sam and Dean tackle the scary stuff. ——— Tina Bridenstine is a page designer for The Shawnee News-Star.

Two jury trials concluded this week in Pottawatomie County District Court, with one ending in a mistrial for a McLoud man while an Okemah man was convicted of driving under the

influence of alcohol. A jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial for Gary Lamont Wilson, 43, on a single felony count of DUI. Wilson was accused, on or about March 5, 2011, of driving a 1998 Chevrolet pickup at SH 9 and U.S.

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177 while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Assistant District Attorney Adam Panter presented the state’s evidence at trial. Case records show Wilson represented himself and also testified as part of his defense. After deliberations, the jury found him

guilty and set punishment at three years in prison with the Department of Corrections. Wilson is currently jailed at the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center. Another jury trial ended with a mistrial. Virgil Ray Gibson Jr.,

39, McLoud, stood trial on felony charges of burglary in the first degree, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, as well as a misdemeanor of domestic assault in the presence of a minor. TRIALS, Page 5A

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September is National Preparedness Month By Kim Morava Kimberly.morava@news-star. com

This structure located at 1316 E. Edwards in Shawnee was razed on Wednesday.The city condemned it recently. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

More delapidated structures to be demolished WHAT IT IS Dilapidated structures

The Details: • Bids have been awarded on five dilapidated structures to be demolished. • The structures and bids include: • 1316 E. Edwards ($1,635, A-1 Dozer low bidder). • 516 W. Ford ($3,000 Robert Winrow low bidder). • 1031 W. Wood ($2,500, Robert Winrow low bidder). CARE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SOMETHING? Drop us a line at:

• 807 N. McKinley ($2,200, Robert Winrow low bidder). • 1005 N. Minnesota ($3,325, A-1 Dozer low bidder). This one was demolished recently. • Two sets of hearings are being held this month to look at additional structures. • One will be held today, the other Sept. 19.

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In Oklahoma, it’s not uncommon to have different types of disasters, from severe weather and tornadoes to floods and even fast-spreading wildfires, all of which can change lives in a matter of seconds. That why emergency managers suggest everyone be ready and prepared during September, which is observed as National Preparedness Month. Aaron Williams, who serves as Tecumseh’s emergency management director, said Oklahomans could experience an array of possible emergency scenarios at any given moment, so no one should let their guard down. “We can have grass fires one day and a torrential rain the next,” Williams said. “It can be beautiful one day and there’ll be a tornado the next.” At this time of year, SEPTEMBER, Page 5A

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Chamber of Commerce meets with city subcommittee By Carmen Bourlon carmen.bourlon-long@newsstar.com

Officials met yesterday to discuss a potential new contract with the chamber of commerce for tourism promotion. A subcommittee was formed at the city commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the purpose of

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negotiating a new contract and ending the lawsuits between the city and Greater Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce. It includes Mayor Wes Mainord, commissioner Steve Smith, City Manager Brian McDougal, and City Attorney Mary Ann Karns. The chamber filed a law-

suit against the city after the city commission voted to sever an 18-year contract with the chamber. This contract creates the Convention and Visitors Bureau, which receives funds from the Hotel Occupancy Surcharge. The chamber claimed the city breached the contract, which they

further claim was still valid at the time of the severance. Chamber CEO/President Nancy Keith said she “hopes” another meeting will take place soon. “We don’t have any specifics yet, but we had some good discussion,” Keith said.

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‘Praying Through Psalms’ slated for Sept. 14-15 Oklahoma Baptist University will host “Praying Through the Psalms,” a spiritual formation event led by author, seminary professor and mentor Dr. Donald S. Whitney on Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. The event is designed for students, but the community is invited to attend. “Praying Through the Psalms” will be from 6:309 p.m. on Sept. 14, and 9 a.m.-noon on Sept. 15 in the upper Geiger Center on the OBU campus. There is no cost to attend the event. “Don Whitney is a gifted communicator guiding his audience, students and readers with inspiration needed to successfully move forward in renewed power discovered by praying through Scripture,” said Dale Griffin, dean of spiritual life at OBU. Whitney is the professor of biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He earned

a bachelor’s degree at Arkansas State University; a master of divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and a doctor of ministry degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is pursuing a doctor of theology degree from the University of South Africa. Previously, Whitney served as associate professor of spiritual formation for 10 years at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of six books, including “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life,” and is a popular conference speaker, especially on personal and congregational spirituality. He served in pastoral ministry for 24 years. For more information about “Praying Through the Psalms,” contact OBU Spiritual Life at (405) 8782377. With campuses in Shawnee, Okla., and Oklahoma City, OBU offers 10 bachelor’s degrees with 84 fields of study and two

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September 13 Sustainable Shawnee’s General Meeting Emmanuel Episcopal Church 7 p.m. George Driever, OSU extension Agent For more information visit www. sustainableshawnee.org September 14 Free Clothes Closet Wesley UMC Picnic Pavilion 302 E. Independence 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner to beneﬁt March of Dimes 5-7:30 p.m. Tecumseh City Hall Tickets $8 at door Call 598-8876 or 659-1228 for more information Trevor Mastin’s Solo Cabaret: New

York or Bust 7 p.m. Sarkeys Telecommunication Center on the OBU campus Free show, but a $3 donation is suggested Concessions will be for sale to beneﬁt the OBU theater department Call 405-694-0052 to reserve seating September 15 SPAR adoption fair 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. PetSmart store in Midwest City Class of 1950 Class Reunion 9 a.m. to noon Shawnee High School Alumni Museum Trevor Mastin’s Solo Cabaret: New York or Bust

7 p.m. Sarkeys Telecommunication Center on the OBU campus Free show, but a $3 donation is suggested Concessions will be for sale to beneﬁt the OBU theater department Call 405-694-0052 to reserve seating September 16 SPAR adoption fair 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. PetSmart store in Midwest City September 20 Central Oklahoma Tea Party Van’s Pig Stand 717 E. Highland Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 Lora Koetsier speaker September 22

Book Sale Shawnee Public Library 101 N. Philadelphia 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. St. Benedict Church Carnival 632 N. Kickapoo 8 a.m. Granny’s Attic Garage Sale and Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-8 p.m. All other activities Annual Health Fair Bethel Methodist church 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 35500 Hardesty October 20 Bark in the Park and RDO Day Woodland Park Shawnee 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free Clothes Closet Wesley UMC Picnic Pavilion 302 E. Independence 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. September 25 SISTERS AT HEART, women’s ministry 6 p.m., Wesley UMC, 302 E. Independence Program “Beautifully Balanced” By Beth Hewett October 4 Book Sale Shawnee Public Library 101 N. Philadelphia 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. October 5 Book Sale Shawnee Public Library 101 N. Philadelphia 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. October 6

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Richards’ Drug to host book signing for local author Richards’ Drug will host a premiere and book signing for local author Bob Perry’s latest book, “Return from Wrath.” “I’m excited to have the first book signing for ‘Return from Wrath’ at Richards’ Drug,” Perry said. “This story is set in the 1930s and tries to tell a different kind a story about the Great Depression. Richards’ was in business during that time period, so I think it’s appropriate to have the premiere here.” The premiere book-signing will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20. There will be a brief presentation about the history surrounding the story at 6 p.m. Books are available on Amazon, Kindle, and other booksellers. “Return from Wrath” is Perry’s seventh fictional

Bob Perry novel. His previous books, “The Broken Statue,” “Mimosa Lane,” “Brothers of the Cross Timber,” and “Guilt’s Echo” were set in Oklahoma and based on some elements of the state’s history in the period immediately before

and after World War 1. Perry has also written two plays. “The Broken Statue,” based on Oklahoma’s 10th First Lady Lydie Marland premiered last fall at the Jewel Box Theatre and won several awards, including the Gem Award for Best Play. “This is my first book set exclusively during the Dust Bowl period,” Perry explains. “I’ve stayed away from a depression era story because there seemed to be quite a bit already written about that period. I had a story in mind, however, about a family overcoming difficulties and the time period seemed to fit for this novel.” “I learned a lot of things I didn’t know about 1935,” Perry added. “In fact, my presentation for the book

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Joe Lee Blansett, 87, of Ada died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at an Oklahoma City hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Fitzhugh Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Wilburn and the Rev. Tony Folger officiating. Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home of Ada is in charge of services. Mr. Blansett was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Pontotoc County to Shed Blansett and Jennie Robins Blansett and lived in Fitzhugh and Morris most of his life. He was an auto body repairman and instructor and was known for the high quality of his work. He worked for Service Chevrolet in Ada for many years and operated B&J Body Shop in Ada before teaching auto repair in Sulphur and at Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee. In the 1970s, he was one of two people selected to write the national certification test for auto body repair and painting. Mr. Blansett was a man of many interests and maintained an active lifestyle until the day before his passing. He enjoyed many activities and had a special passion for catching, cooking and eating crappie. He was a long-time Baptist and had recently joined Roff Baptist Church. Mr. Blansett was a flight engineer on a B-17 bomber in World War II and served for a time on the personal crew of Gen. Robert Eichelberger, commander of the 8th Army. After leaving the service, Mr. Blansett returned to Ada, where he met Marjorie Solomon. They were married on Aug. 10, 1946, in Ada. She died June 6, 2008. Mr. Blansett married Pat Lawson on March 12, 2010, in Roff. Survivors include his wife, Pat Blansett, of the home; children, Marilyn Cole and husband Raymond, of Fitzhugh, Brian Blansett and wife Dianna of Shawnee and Brendan Blansett and wife Candace, of Antlers; grandchildren, Erin Alexander and husband Jonathan of Ada, Deborah Cole of Ada, Brice, Brittany and Brooke Blansett, all of Shawnee, and Elizabeth, Cara and Luke Blansett, all of Antlers, and Brandon Quinton and Karly Graham, both of Roff; two step-daughters, Karon Hedges and Debbie Graham, both of Roff, and a host of other relatives, in-laws and friends.

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.

87 Robert Christian “Bob” Helmich was born Dec. 5, 1924, to Robert Paul and Floy Etta Byrns Helmich. He grew up in Minden, La., with a pet at his side, a dog, a horse. He earned his first money milking the neighbor’s cows in the early morning while singing to them heartily. His first year of college, he studied animal husbandry but left to enter the Navy to serve in World War II. It was during these war years that he recognized God’s call in his life. He returned after the war to Baylor University to prepare for a life in the ministry. While at Baylor, he met the love of his life, Martha Jean Dowd, with whom he shared 61 years. After finishing his degree at Baylor, Bob completed graduate work at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He pastored his first small churches during this time and his first daughter, Paula, was born. The family moved to Spiro for his first full-time pastorate at First Baptist Church. Here his second daughter, Phyllis, was born. In 1955, Bob moved to be pastor of First Baptist Church Yukon for 10 years. Here his third daughter, Robbie, was born. In 1965, the family moved to Pauls Valley, where Bob pastored First Baptist Church. In 1970, he was called to be the director of missions for the Muskogee Baptist Association where he served until his retirement in 1989. During his ministry, he was a part of missions in Japan, Hong Kong, South Africa, New Zealand and Spain. His retirement provided the opportunity to minister full time internationally with the European Baptist Convention as he and Martha pastored an English speaking church in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, for three years. Throughout his years of work, pastoring people held his heart, and for those in his care, he was a pastor for life. His ministry across the decades included his beautiful tenor voice singing for church services, weddings and in choirs. He was a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma for many years. The military provided another treasured opportunity. Bob served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserves, primarily at Tinker Air Force Base, for 30 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel having been deeply enriched by serving both the Air Force personnel and the nation. Bob and his four girls relaxed in the beautiful outdoors by camping as a family. This carried into his retirement as he and Martha RV’ed across country. With their RV, they were a part of the Nailbenders and Campers on Mission, groups that traveled by RV together to provide assistance in building churches. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha. He is survived by his daughter Paula and husband, Sam West, of Russellville, Ark., his daughter Phyllis and husband, Wally Portmann, of Fort Smith, Ark., his daughter Robbie and husband, Roger Henson, of Shawnee. He has six grandchildren: Jeremy Portmann and his wife, Tonya, Shaun Portmann, Josh Portmann and his wife, Hailey, Jordan West, Benjamin Henson, and Anna Henson. He has two great-grandchildren, Cooper Portmann and Carter Portmann. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church Shawnee under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the church parlor prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial with full military honors will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Shawnee building fund, PO Box 1928, Shawnee, OK 74802, or Oklahoma Baptist University Vision for the Future building fund, 500 West University, Shawnee, OK 74804. Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Billy Thomas Smothers 71, of Shawnee Billy Thomas Smothers, Shawnee resident was born Dec. 7, 1940, in Tryon and departed this life Sept. 11, 2012, in Shawnee at the age of 71 years. Billy was the son of James and Adielene (Butler) Smothers. He married Betty Harper in Waldo, Ark., in 1959. Billy worked as a production supervisor for many years. He was a long-time member of the Shawnee Elks Lodge and New Hope Baptist Church in McNeil, Ark. His parents and one sister preceded Billy in death. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Dale and Thomaslene Smothers of Lewisville, Ark., James Thomas and Michelle Smothers of Bethel Acres; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna Kay and Mickey Toles of Agra; one brother, O.D. Smothers of Littlerock, Ark.; four sisters, Ethelene Baker of Kellyville, Linda Howard, Agra, Mary Sago, Cushing, Cleta Pressley, Paris, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; other relatives and many friends. A family gathering will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at the home. Arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler. A guestbook is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

Roger Lantagne 67, of Meeker Roger Lantagne, 67, of Meeker, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Celebration of life memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at Meeker City Hall under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories, or to sign the guestbook online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

BIBLE VERSE Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of ﬁfties, and rulers of tens: Exodus 18:21

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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.

September 14 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. An Indian Taco Sales will be hosted at the Sac and Fox Multipurpose Center on 10th St. and Harrison St. from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Taco dinners are $6. Delivery available on five orders or more. Proceeds will benefit Autism

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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. The Pottawatomie County Democrats will have the grand opening of their headquarters at 617 S. Beard (Beard & Farrall) at 10 a.m. Tom Guild, Democrat for 5th District Congress is the special guest. All Democrats are invited.

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 be guest speaker. Lunch

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Common type of rail car has dangerous design ﬂaw CHICAGO (AP) — For two decades, one of the most commonly used types of rail tanker has been allowed to haul hazardous liquids from coast to coast even though transportation officials were aware of a dangerous design flaw that almost guarantees the car will tear open in an accident, potentially spilling cargo that could catch fire, explode or contaminate the environment. The rail and chemical industries have committed to a safer design for new tankers but are pressing regulators not to require modifications to tens of thousands of existing cars, despite a spike in the number of accidents as more tankers are put into service to accommodate soaring demand for ethanol, the highly flammable cornbased fuel usually transported by rail. Derailments have triggered chemical spills and massive blasts like one in July in Columbus, Ohio, that blew up with such intensity that one witness said it “looked like the sun exploded.” Some communities with busy railways are beginning to regard the tankers as a serious threat to public safety. “There’s a law of averages that gives me great concern,” said Jim Arie, fire chief in Barrington, a wealthy Chicago suburb where ethanol tankers

snake through a bustling downtown. “Sometimes I don’t sleep well at night.” He’s not the only one. The town’s mayor is trying to build a national coalition to push for safety reforms. The tanker, known as the DOT-111, is a workhorse of the American rail fleet, with a soda-can shape that makes it one of the most easily recognizable cars on freight routes. The tanker itself is not suspected of causing derailments, but the National Transportation Safety Board has noted several worrisome problems: Its steel shell is too thin to resist puncture in accidents. The ends are especially vulnerable to tears from couplers that can fly up after ripping off between cars. And unloading valves and other exposed fittings on the tops of tankers can also break during rollovers. The flaws were noted as far back as a 1991 safety study. An Associated Press analysis of 20 years’ worth of federal rail accident data found that ethanol tankers have been breached in at least 40 serious accidents since 2000. In the previous decade, there were just two breaches. The number of severe crashes is small considering the total mileage covered by the many tankers in service, and the rail industry’s

safety record on hazmat shipments is strong. More than 99 percent of hazmat rail shipments arrive safely at their destinations. “Safety is the freight railroad industry’s No. 1 priority,” said Patricia Reilly, senior vice president of communications at the Association of American Railroads. She said freight railroads work with experts and federal regulators to develop “rigorous standards for hazmat tank cars.” “Rail continues to be the safest way to transport chemicals,” Reilly added. But the accident reports show that since 1996 at least two people have been killed by balls of flame, with dozens more hurt. And the risk of greater losses looms large. The rail and chemical industries and tanker manufacturers have voluntarily committed to safety changes for cars built after October 2011 to transport ethanol and crude oil. The improvements include thicker tank shells and shields on the ends of tanks to prevent punctures. Under the industry proposal to regulators, the 30,000 to 45,000 existing ethanol tankers would remain unchanged, including many cars that have only recently begun their decades-long service lives. In March, the NTSB asked for the higher stan-

dards to be applied to all tankers, meaning existing cars would have to be retrofitted or phased out. The industry’s proposal “ignores the safety risks posed by the current fleet,” the NTSB said in a report on safety recommendations, adding that those cars “can almost always be expected to breach in derailments that involve pileups or multiple car-tocar impacts.” The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering both arguments, but the regulatory process is slow and could take several years, experts said. Industry representatives say a retrofit isn’t feasible because of engineering challenges and costs. They insist the threat of serious accidents is overstated. “How many millions of miles have the 111 cars run without problems?” said Lawrence Bierlein, an attorney for the Association of Hazmat Shippers Inc. “It’s more likely you’re going to be hit by lightning.” But worries about the tankers’ weaknesses persist, especially since the volume of dangerous cargo on American rails is only expected to grow. Ethanol production has soared from 900 million gallons in 1990 to nearly 14 billion gallons last year. Seeking to lessen America’s

dependence on foreign oil, federal mandates will quadruple the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuel that’s blended into the nation’s gasoline and diesel by 2022. Nearly all of it moves by rail. In 2010, that meant 325,000 carloads of ethanol, according to the Association of American Railroads. Ethanol is now the highest-volume hazardous material shipped by rail. In 2000, it wasn’t even in the top 10. “That may account for the increasing frequency of accidents involving the DOT-111s and the current attention that’s being drawn to them,” said Paul Stancil, a senior hazmat accident investigator with the NTSB. Since 2005, ethanol has increasingly been shipped in higher densities using “virtual pipelines” — trains in which every car carries the same product. The NTSB says that practice increases the potential severity of accidents like one in 2009 in the northern Illinois city of Rockford. On the way home from her nursing job, Chris Carter stopped at a rail crossing near Rockford as a Canadian National freight train barreled past carrying more than 2 million gallons of ethanol to Chicago. Unknown to the train’s two crew members and the small number of waiting motorists, a section of

track had washed out in a rainstorm earlier that evening. “I notice to my right side there’s sparks like fireworks, like a sparkler,” Carter said. “So that catches my eye. In my head I’m going, ‘Oh my God, this is going to derail.’ I could feel it, I could tell.” The train began to come apart, its cars bouncing and colliding like toys thrown by a child. One exploded as it tumbled through the air. “I stood there just frozen, watching these unbelievable explosions,” Carter recalled. “The concussion from the energy just blew your hair back.” More than 20 miles away, Carter’s husband and son saw the fire from their farmhouse. It looked to them like a sunrise. As Carter and the others ran, an older woman who injured her knee couldn’t move. She cast a tiny silhouette against an enormous wall of flame. A man ran back and rescued her. On the other side of the tracks, one of the explosions washed over the van of Jose Tellez and his family. His wife, Zoila, was killed. Witness Matthew Koch told a local newspaper he saw Zoila Tellez run from the vehicle in flames and fall to her knees with her arms outstretched as if she were reaching out for help.

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and identifying ahead of time an out-of-area emergency contact person and a location where everyone can meet if they can’t go home. All members of a household should work together on the emergency plan and each person should know how to reach other family members. FEMA, with information at www.ready.gov, also has several tips and programs for disaster preparedness; such as having an emergency supplies kit. A basic kit should include at last one gallon of water per person per day, with a three-day supply on hand for drinking and sanitation. A three-day supply of non-perishable food, a battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries, along with a first-aid kit also are suggested. A whistle to signal for help is a good idea, along with other items that may be needed. The Red Cross also suggests having medical sup-

plies, important documents as well as cell phones and charges available. Emergency managers also suggest meeting with

family to prepare for emergencies, which includes a plan for pets and possible evacuation routes. “Everyone must be pre-

pared to take care of themselves and their neighbors in an emergency,” Garcia said. “No one can predict where or when disasters will strike, but preparedness steps taken today can save lives tomorrow.”

As part of National Preparedness Month, Lincoln County’s Emergency Management Department, through its Facebook page, is providing tips and also is giving away items such as weather radios.

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Williams said everyone also should be preparing for the winter grass fire season, which begins after the first freeze. He suggests homeowners cut grass and pastures low in preparation for winter. The American Red Cross of Central and Western Oklahoma Region also is encouraging all households to create a family disaster plan to make sure they are ready for the next emergency or disaster. “Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared is a family’s best defense,” said Ken Garcia, regional director of communications. “Making a plan is an important step in making sure all household members know what to do in an emergency.” Those plans should include families designating a meeting place outside the home in case of a sudden emergency such as a fire,

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legal action. Mainord said he expects another meeting will be scheduled soon, but he does not expect to see anything on the next city commission meeting agenda. The chamber’s legal counsel, and Karns, will need to work on the contract further before another subcommittee meeting, Mainord said. The next city commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17, and this leaves little time to revise the

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According to information filed with the charges, Gibson is accused of breaking into a McLoud home reportedly occupied by his girlfriend on Nov. 24, 2011. He is also accused of assaulting her by pulling her hair and throwing her around the home, and allegedly attempting to strangle the girlfriend’s child, charges read. In that case, a jury began hearing testimony from witnesses presented by Assistant District Attorney Shelly Levisay. Following some of the testimony, Defense Attorney Karen Byars asked for a mistrial, which was granted

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As many as 700,000 minority voters under age 30 may be unable to cast a ballot in November because of photo ID laws in certain states, according to a new study. The lower turnout could affect several House races as well as the tight presidential contest. Using calculations based on turnout figures for the past two presidential elections, researchers at the University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis concluded that overall turnout this year by young people of color ages 18-29 could fall by somewhere between 538,000 to 696,000 in states with photo ID laws. “Our estimates are conservative. We are looking at demobilization from 9 to 25 percent,” said Cathy Cohen, a University of Chicago expert on young and minority voters, who worked on the study with Jon Rogowski of Washington University. “If young people really have valid IDs at a rate of only 25 or even 50 percent, the number of young people of color disenfranchised will be even greater than what we estimate.” The study says that 17 states have either put a strict photo ID requirement in place, request photo ID but have provisional alternatives in place for those without it, or have passed a photo ID law that has yet to take effect. Those states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The study cites three House races among the several it says that could be affected by the “disproportionate demobilization” of young minorities: Georgia’s 12th District, Pennsylvania’s 6th District and Tennessee’s 9th District. The Senate race in Wisconsin also could feel the impact of fewer young minorities voting, the study says. An analysis by the Brennan

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is on the Democrats’ short list for president in 2016, he certainly isn’t acting like it. He hasn’t been a high-profile surrogate for President Barack Obama. He hasn’t campaigned for endangered Democratic congressional candidates since before last June’s primary. He barely stopped by the Democratic National Convention, limiting his face time to a breakfast speech to the New York delegation miles from the convention’s stage. Cuomo won’t talk about running for president in 2016 and says he’s not even thinking about it. He has said he’s too busy with his agenda and a stubborn unemployment rate that continues to hover above the national rate. He’s also joked, “I’ve seen this movie before,” referring to the constant speculation that hampered his father, former Gov. Mario Cuomo. In Albany, even the most ambitious governor plans two full terms before moving toward a presidential run, and the national attraction of an old-name, Northeastern Democrat has been shown to be questionable in recent cycles. “I’ll do what I can to help reelect President Obama,” Cuomo told reporters, “but my job is being governor of the state of New York, and that’s a job that’s done in the state of New York.” Some of those closest to him swear he’s not going to run in 2016, although few if any believe them. But if he’s trying to fly under the radar as a potential presidential candidate, it’s working. And some observers say that might be by design. “It’s smart,” said Hank Sheinkopf, a national political strategist who worked for the Clinton administration. “Looking at a quiet role at the convention doesn’t mean Andrew Cuomo isn’t interested in 2016. It means Governor Cuomo is avoiding controversy and too much exposure too soon ... Why get into the headlines when you don’t have to? Get your job done.” It’s a diversion from the road other talked-about 2016 possibilities appear to be headed down. Maryland Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley was everywhere at the convention, raising expectations for his possible 2016 bid. A week before, Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave a rousing keynote address that left little doubt he knows he’s ready for the Oval Office. They both frequent the Sunday news shows and Christie has been a stalwart on the campaign trail for Mitt Romney, showing up in mustvisit presidential states like Iowa, New Hampshire and Colorado. In the battle for getting noticed outside their states during their conventions, Christie was the featured subject of newspaper stories 714 times, O’Malley 130 times, and Cuomo 26 times, according to an Associated Press analysis of stories published during their convention. That’s skewed a bit because Cuomo and Christie benefit from New York’s greater number of newspapers, but the figures roughly reflect the greater attention pundits online and in broadcast gave O’Malley and Christie. It’s not as though Cuomo is ignoring national politics. He hosted a fundraiser for Obama last year and is expected to campaign for the president this fall. He’s also made some congressional endorsements, including one for Harlem mainstay Charles Rangel during a tough primary made dicey because of ethics questions hanging over the veteran congressman. And he still has time this election cycle to campaign for Obama or for congressional candidates — he tends to make late endorsements when his name can add some momentum. Cuomo, however, isn’t like Christie or O’Malley. He hails from a big state with a nearly 2-to-1 Democratic voter registration advantage and has huge favorability ratings, even from most Republicans.

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Center for Justice at New York University’s law school found that 11 percent of Americans lack a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, driver’s license, state ID card or military ID. Nine percent of whites don’t have such ID, compared with 25 percent of blacks and 16 percent of Hispanics, the Brennan study said. “This is not about having ID. This is about having a specific type of ID. You can’t show up with your Sam’s Club card and vote,” said National Urban League President Marc Morial. With just two months left before the election, the civil rights group is trying a variety of methods, from phone banks to social media to knocking on doors, in hopes of reaching young voters most affected by voting law changes. Young minority voters, Cohen and Rogowski said, tend to be poorer and more transient, which means they are less likely to have a current address on their driver’s licenses or other ID. Their licenses may be suspended or revoked due to unpaid fines, or they may not have access to the documents they need in order to get valid identification. Even if young voters are able to pull the necessary documentation together, the extra steps they must take to get an acceptable ID might prove discouraging, Cohen said. “They have to find the appropriate office, bring the needed paperwork and pay the required fee, all to get an ID many don’t know they need,” she said. “It turns out that significant numbers of young people don’t even know about these new photo ID requirements.” The analysis by Cohen and Rogowski was released this week by the Chicago-based Black Youth Project, a nonpartisan effort launched in 2004 to examine the political participation of African-Americans aged 15 to 25. It estimated that new photo requirements potentially could turn away: —170,000 to 475,000 young black voters.

—68,000 to 250,000 young Hispanic voters. —13,000 to 46,000 young Asian-American voters. —1,700 to 6,400 young Native American voters. —700 to 2,700 young Pacific Islander voters. Those numbers amount to a potential erosion of the gains in young minority voter participation over the two previous presidential election cycles, the analysis said. In 2004, turnout for minority voters ages 18-24 was 44 percent for blacks, 20.4 percent for Hispanics, and 23.4 percent for Asian-Americans. In 2008, 52.3 percent of young blacks, 27.4 percent of young Latinos and 27.8 percent of young AsianAmericans turned out to vote. Young blacks and Hispanics would be hard hit by the identification requirement, said Judith Browne-Dianis, director of The Advancement Project, which has filed legal challenges to various state voter ID laws. And since a disproportionate number of those potential voters are women, “that means at the end, young women may be the hardest hit,” she said. “People showed up in ‘08 in record numbers,” Browne-Dianis said. “They can do it again, they’re just going to have to jump a hurdle. But it’s worth it.” Other findings in the Cohen and Rogowski study include: —Changes in Florida’s voting laws could leave more than 100,000 young minority voters unable to vote — far more than the 537-vote margin of victory for George W. Bush in the contested 2000 presidential election. —If Pennsylvania’s photo ID law is upheld by the state Supreme Court, 37,000 to 44,000 young voters of color may stay home, or be unable to vote. —In Georgia, photo ID requirements could prevent a “significant number” of the 275,000 black and Latino residents of the redrawn 12th Congressional District from voting.

State Senators Sen. Charlie Laster 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. – Room 522 Oklahoma City OK 73105 Senate ofﬁce: 521-5539 District phone: 273-2910 laster@oksenate.gov Sen. Harry Coates 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room 514 A Oklahoma City OK 73105 Ofﬁce: 521-5547 Home: 2300 John St. Seminole OK 74868

Representatives Rep. Josh Cockroft 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. – Room 315 Oklahoma City OK 73105 Ofﬁce: 557-7349 Josh.Cockroft@okhouse. gov Rep. Kris Steele 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. – Room 411 Oklahoma City OK 73105 Phone: 557-7345 District Phone: 878-0514 krissteele@okhouse.gov Rep. Tom Newell 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. — Room 328B Oklahoma City OK 73105 Phone: 557-7372 tom.newell@okhouse.gov Rep. Todd Thomsen 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. — Room 338 Oklahoma City OK 73105 Phone: (405) 557-7336 todd.thomsen@okhouse. gov

U.S. Senators, Representative Sen. James Inhofe SR-453 Russell Senate Ofﬁce Bldg Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-4721 Web: http://Inhofe.senate. gov Sen. Tom Coburn SR-172 Russell Senate Ofﬁce Bldg Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5754 Fax: (202) 224-6008 Web: http://Coburn.senate. gov Rep. James Lankford 509 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (405) 234-9900 Local (405) 273-1733 Web: http://lankford.house. gov

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University only in state to receive ranking Oklahoma Baptist University has been ranked as the only Oklahoma college or university on U.S.News & World Report’s annual ranking of “A-Plus Schools for B Students” for regional colleges for 2013. OBU also has been listed as Oklahoma’s highestranked college in “Best Regional Colleges” for the 19th consecutive year and was one of only two Oklahoma colleges on the “Great Schools at Great Prices” list for regional colleges in the West. OBU has made the news magazine’s “top 10” in its category for 21 consecutive years. The exclusive rankings, which include more than 1,400 schools nationwide, are available today, Sept. 12, at www.USNews.com/ colleges. They also will be published in the 332-page 2013 edition of the Best Colleges guidebook, available at www.USNews.com and on

newsstands Sept. 18. “OBU continues to build a vision for our future on the long-standing excellence that has garnered attention from rankings such as U.S.News & World Report for more than two decades,” said OBU President David W. Whitlock. “These rankings represent the ongoing faithfulness of OBU’s faculty, staff and students to the University’s mission, which reflects our commitment to the highest quality in a Christian liberal arts education.” The “A-Plus Schools for B Students” rankings include colleges and universities which consider good students with lessthan-stellar test scores or so-so grade point averages for admission. The rankings are based on variables: the school’s performance in the U.S.News & World Report’s “2012 Best Colleges” rankings and the average freshman retention rate.

Therefore, the list includes exceptional colleges and universities which provide resources for academically average students to achieve success. Over the past two decades, the U.S. News college rankings, which group schools based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, has grown to be the most comprehensive research tool for students and parents considering higher education opportunities. “These rankings affirm OBU’s commitment to academic excellence for all students,” said Dr. Stan Norman, provost and executive vice president for campus life. “OBU’s mission is to transform students’ lives, and these rankings affirm success in that mission on Bison Hill. We celebrate the hard work and commitments that make such achievements possible.”

The calculation for “Great Schools at Great Prices” takes into account a school’s academic quality, based on its U.S. News “Best Colleges” 2013 ranking, and the 2011-12 net cost of attendance for a student who receives the average level of need-based financial aid. The higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal. “Once again, our position in the national rankings underscores the high academic quality and affordability of an OBU education,” said Bruce Perkins, dean of enrollment management at OBU. “OBU is committed to investing heavily in our students. More than $16 million in scholarships was awarded this past academic year. Students who are serious about their studies and who desire to integrate their faith with academics need to consider OBU as

the premier option within the state when selecting a university.” According to information provided by U.S. News, the rankings system rests on two pillars. It relies on quantitative measures which education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and on the magazine’s nonpartisan view of “what matters in education.” First, schools are categorized by mission. U.S. News then gathers data from each college for up to 16 indicators of academic excellence. Each factor is assigned a weight that reflects the magazine’s judgment about how much a measure matters. Finally, the colleges in each category are ranked against their peers, based on their composite weighted score. A more detailed explanation is available on the U.S. News Web site

at www.USNews.com/collegemeth. To sort colleges and universities into their appropriate ranking categories, U.S. News used the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s recently announced changes to its highly respected Basic Classification. The 2010 update was the first major category revision by Carnegie since 2006. As a result, many colleges switched ranking categories and some schools were added to the rankings for the first time. The category changes were the main explanation for the biggest movements in the 2011-12 rankings. U.S. News included in the rankings all for-profit colleges and universities that grant bachelor’s degrees and are regionally accredited. These include many schools that have large online bachelor’s degree programs.

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At Ford, questions remain about life after Mulally DETROIT (AP) — The big question at Ford these days: What’s next? The company has thrived under the charismatic leadership of Alan Mulally. But the sunny 67-year-old CEO who joined Ford six years ago appears close to retirement. Reports say he’ll step down at the end of next year. That leaves many wondering whether the storied Dearborn, Mich., automaker can continue to prosper without the man that saved it from financial collapse. The front-runner is Mark Fields, who for years has run the company’s most profitable operations in North, South and Central America. Ford’s board likely will discuss succession plans at a meeting Thursday. Whoever gets the job will face tremendous global challenges. Fields, 51, could be named chief operating officer, a sign that he’s the board’s pick as the next CEO. He wrote the restructuring plan that Mulally used to bring Ford back from the edge of bankruptcy. But before Mulally, Fields had trouble getting the plans to work in a dysfunctional company, even with support from thenCEO Bill Ford Jr. Here are some reasons why investors should worry about Ford after Mulally: BAD HABITS: Ford was divided into warring factions before Mulally arrived. Executives didn’t work together and regions operated like fiefdoms. Regions developed their own products and refused to share designs and technology. Ford also had too many factories making too many vehicles, forcing it to offer costly discounts just to sell them. Mulally swept out the bad apples and promoted executives who shared his goals and were willing to work together. He slashed plants and insisted on matching production to demand. That allowed Ford to command higher prices for

cars and trucks. But many in Ford’s top ranks still pre-date Mulally, and they could slip back into bad habits once he’s gone. Fields learned and flourished under Mulally, and is ready to run the company with few changes, says Jeremy Anwyl, vice chairman of the Edmunds.com auto website. “He’s really kind of developed as a disciple of Alan,” Anwyl says. “The question is how much of his ethos remains ingrained in the company once he leaves?” asks Efraim Levy, an auto industry analyst for Standard and Poor’s. “Sometimes without the driving force, parts of the culture revert back to the old way of doing things.” UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mulally is sure to leave unfinished business, whenever he goes. The company expects to lose $1 billion in Europe this year. It could be years before a restructuring plan makes the region profitable again. In Asia, Ford is in the midst of a major expansion. But it is playing catch-up to General Motors and other brands in critical, fast-growing markets such as China and India. New plants and products won’t be in place until 2015. At home, Ford is remaking its struggling Lincoln luxury brand, with seven new or improved products due out by 2014. But changing buyers’ negative perceptions about the brand will take time. Any of those projects could flop without Mulally at the helm. ANEMIC STOCK PRICE: Ford’s stock price has been immune to Mulally’s Midas touch. It’s now at $10.21 after sinking below $9 this summer. That compares with $8.28 on Sept. 5, 2006, the day Mulally was hired. Investors have

yawned at any good news, like the decision by Fitch and Moody’s to return Ford to an investmentgrade credit rating. Even Ford’s reinstatement of its dividend this year caused little excitement. Mulally says Ford is the victim of global economic woes, and the restructuring efforts and string of solid profits — almost $32 billion since 2009 — will eventually be recognized. But Wall Street has no real love for Detroit and investors could be even more skeptical of Ford’s prospects without Mulally. THE NEXT LEADER: Mulally didn’t clean out a huge number of executives when he took over, so those who caused a lot of Ford’s problems remain on the job. One has to wonder if Fields, who had trouble moving the company before Mulally arrived, has the personality and strength to keep it working in one direction. Yet Fields learned under Mulally’s management system, which forced feuding executives to work together. Now he’s ready to run the company with few changes, says Jeremy Anwyl, vice chairman of the Edmunds.com auto website. “He’s really kind of developed as a disciple of Alan,” Anwyl says. Here are the reasons to feel comfortable about a post-Mulally Ford: TRANSFORMED COMPANY: By nearly all accounts, Mulally has changed Ford, grooming executives who follow his lead. His methods, which include mentoring executives but holding them accountable for their work, have become the way the company does business. Mulally holds weekly business review meetings in which executives are

encouraged to raise problems and work together to solve them. The meetings have proved so successful that lower-level managers now hold them for their staffs. The company also has cleaned up its balance sheet, paying off billions in debt and shoring up its pension plans “If you’ve got something that works, why change it?” asked John Fleming, Ford’s global manufacturing and labor chief, during a visit to a Thai factory last month. “The process will stay even when Alan goes.” BETTER PRODUCTS: Even during the financial meltdown, Mulally encouraged engineers and designers to keep working on new cars and trucks that would revive Ford’s lineup. It worked. The Fusion and Focus have been big hits, as have sleeker, more fuel

efficient SUVs like the Explorer, Edge and Escape. Because Mulally pushed for the globalization of Ford’s product lineup, the company no longer wastes billions of dollars developing different cars for different markets. It can plow the savings back into better designs, superior technology and more fuel-efficient engines. A strong lineup of cars has made Ford less reliant on pickup trucks, whose sales can fall when gas prices spike. FORD FAMILY: It took great courage for Bill Ford Jr. to realize he didn’t have the necessary skills to right his family’s company and essentially fire himself as CEO in 2006. Ford brought in Mulally, and since then also has learned better leadership skills. No matter what happens, it’s likely that Bill will remain at the

top as executive chairman, providing much-needed stability. Ford, 55, the great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford, said in an interview last year that he knows the company can grow complacent after a few good years. “You often hear people at Ford say we can’t manage prosperity. I think it’s really quite different than that. It’s that we stop changing,” he told The Associated Press. But because of Mulally’s management system, that won’t happen again, says Ford. Executives now are trained in all aspects of the business, and the system is set up to prepare them for changing circumstances by working together, he says. “At the old Ford, you had heroes and villains,” Ford said. “Now, it’s, ‘OK, where do we have issues and how do we solve them?’”

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Siblings blinded by father’s money turn away from mom DEAR ABBY: My father left my mother after 32 years of marriage. To say Mom was devastated would be putting it mildly. She tried to keep things cordial for the sake of her four kids, but Dad spurned her efforts. My three brothers and I are now married with children of our own. Only recently have I been able to express how ashamed I am of myself and my siblings for the despicable way we have treated our mother for the past 17 years. Dad was always arrogant, but he became even worse when he came into money. In our lives, Dad became No. 1. The reason? You guessed it — the money. We put our mother down every chance we got, and our spouses chimed right in. We visited her only once

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or twice a year and never repaid the money she lent us. She knew she wasn’t wanted or respected. Dad is clueless to the fact that we hang around only because of what we can get (and have gotten) from him. This is still true of my brothers, but I no longer want any part of this charade. Mom is gone now. No, she hasn’t passed away. She quietly moved out of our lives and I don’t know where she is. I don’t blame her for leaving. The abuse

she took from us shouldn’t happen to a dog. When I look back, I remember a mother who held a fulltime job, kept a marvelous home, was a great cook and had a wonderful laugh and sensitivity. She didn’t smoke, drink or cheat on Dad. Was she perfect? Of course not; none of us is. All she wanted after the divorce was to be loved by her kids and spend time with her grandkids. Now the grandkids are growing up without knowing this wonderful woman. Mom, if you see this letter, I LOVE YOU DEARLY. I hope you can someday forgive me for all the years of hateful remarks and unkind deeds. The pain you must have suffered is something I’ll have to live with the rest of my life. You are a class act, and I’m

going to live the rest of my life trying to emulate your values and quiet dignity. — MISSING MY MOM IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. DEAR MISSING: If you’re truly sorry, it’s time to tell your mother personally and ask her forgiveness. Do whatever it takes to locate her, including hiring a private detective if necessary. It may be expensive, but use some of the money you got from Dear Old Dad. ——— DEAR ABBY: I am an 81-year-old grandmother who blindly trusted that my annual Pap smear exam would provide early detection for any type of uterine cancer. It took a diagnosis of uterine cancer that resulted in a subsequent hysterec-

tomy for me to discover that this test is not enough. Although the Pap test should be part of a regular checkup, it only checks for cervical cancer. Except when hormone therapy is being taken, any bleeding, spotting or abnormal discharge following menopause is NOT normal and should be reported at once to your doctor. — GEORGIA GRANDMOTHER DEAR GRANDMOTHER: I’m pleased that your cancer was caught in time. However, whether a woman is pre- or post-menopausal — and whether or not she is on hormone therapy — she should IMMEDIATELY alert her doctor to any abnormal bleeding, spotting or discharge. These symptoms are not just warning signs of cancer. They could

also indicate a polyp that needs removal, or a sexually transmitted disease. ——— 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. ——— Good advice for everyone — teens to seniors — is in “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It.” To order, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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College offers short-term medical, health science courses Seminole State College’s business and industry training program is offering several short-term medical and health science courses beginning in October. The courses include Patient Care Technician Certification, Electronic Health Record Management, Medical Billing and Coding Program, Pharmacy Technician Certification, Physicians Medical Office Assistant and Dental Assisting Program. The Patient Care Technician Certification course is schedule Oct. 8 through Jan. 7, Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and six Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class will take place in room 104 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The cost of the course is $1,899. Books are included with the course. The Electronic Health Record Management course is scheduled Oct. 8 through Dec. 17, Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

and four Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The class will take place in the nursing computer lab in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The cost of the course is $1,999. Books are included with the course. The Medical Billing and Coding course is scheduled Oct. 8 through Dec. 17, Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class will take place in room 121 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The cost of the course is $1,799. Books are included with the course. The Pharmacy Technician Certification course is scheduled Oct. 9 through Dec. 4, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class will take place in room 115 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The cost of the course is $999. Books are included with the course. The Physicians Medical Office Assistant course is

scheduled Oct. 9 through Dec. 4, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class will take place in room 121 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The cost of the course is $999. Books are included with the course.

The Dental Assisting Program course is scheduled Oct. 9 through Dec. 11, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class will take place in room 104 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The

cost of the course is $1,199. Books are included with the course. Students are encouraged to have completed math and science in high school and have a high school diploma or GED to register for the courses.

Those wanting to enroll are encouraged to call Carol Hartman, Business and Training Coordinator at (405) 382-9246. Participants can also enroll at the College’s Office of Admissions in the Student Services Building.

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International students receive warm welcome Oklahoma Baptist University proudly hosts a population of about 90 international students from 25 countries. Unfortunately, traveling to and attending an American university can be a difficult endeavor for foreign students. Due to transportation restrictions, international students can bring only what they can fit into two suitcases. The luggage limitation means many foreign students leave behind essential items they will need for the upcoming semester at school. This year, Whitney França, OBU’s international student liaison, decided to address this problem plaguing incoming international scholars. “At OBU, we realize that students are not here by accident,” said França. “God opens doors for each of them to arrive, and He has something great for them during their time on Bison Hill.” França wrote letters to area Baptist churches and asked church members to donate items which are necessary, but often left behind. The donations would allow international students to focus on new cultural and social development, rather than worrying about necessities they needed to purchase on the first day of living in the dorms. França’s letters requested items such as bedding, towels, toiletries, laundry baskets, pillows and hangers, as well as other essential items American students already have packed. Campus ministries also provided Bibles with translations in English and the student’s native language. The welcome baskets helped relieve the stress of the jet-lagged students. They helped ensure incoming international students would not come “home” to an empty room, but would open their doom rooms to find a basket full of items needed for college life. Renata Coelho, a student in OBU’s Intensive English Program from Natal, Brazil, told França that the basket she received made her feel welcomed into the OBU family. In her basket, she found many of the same items Americans in her hall had brought to campus. She also appreciated how cute the gifts made her room

Oklahoma Baptist University student Renata Coelho, from Natal, Brazil, responds with gratefulness for a welcome basket she received on her arrival at OBU. Shawnee-area churches provided linens, toiletries and other items for international students traveling many miles to arrive at college. PHOTO PROVIDED

look after she and her international roommate set up their rooms with their bedding and other items. Area churches which contributed to the 25 baskets included Blackburn Chapel, Shawnee; First Baptist Church, Carney; Emmaus Indian Baptist Church, McLoud; First Baptist Church, Wanette; Hilltop Baptist Church, Shawnee; Sharon Baptist Church, Shawnee; University Baptist Church, Shawnee; and Wallace Avenue Baptist Church, Shawnee. In addition to collecting gift baskets, França also organized homes to provide a place for the students to stay until the dorms opened. In the past, international students were welcomed into dorms early due to the stresses and uncertainties involved in international travel. Unfortunately, the dorm buildings were empty of other students, leaving students who had traveled across physical borders and cultural or language barriers with a few lonely days in their rooms. This year, several people hosted students in their

own homes, including the families of Dr. David Houghton, the dean of the Paul Dickinson College of Business; Dr. Scott Pace, the Hughes chair of Christian ministry; and Paul Gore, a member of the Shawnee community. “It was such an honor to welcome an international student into our home and to witness how God continues to draw students to OBU from all over the world,” said Pace, whose family hosted Coelho on her arrival in Oklahoma. “Not only were we able to minister to her as she adjusts to a new environment, but we were blessed by her kindness and love for our family, especially towards our children! We continue to talk regularly and spend time together, and we feel like the Lord has grown our family with the addition of such a special young lady.” França said she hoped the opportunity would provide the international students the chance to experience an American home and to participate in OBU’s traditional Welcome Week activities. On Move-In Day, while

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American freshmen waited in caravans of cars filled to the brim with possessions, the international students were there, too, with a pair of suitcases next to them, an adventure before them, great expectations inside them and an Oklahoma family around them. The host families “allowed students to experience an American home and have a complete Welcome Week experience as they were driven into Move-In Day,” França said. “It was a great success as students were able to build a relationship with a family that could last during their four years at the university.” For more information about OBU’s Intensive English Program (IEP), visit http://www.okbu. edu/academics/iep/.

Oklahoma Baptist University student Renata Coelho (center), from Natal, Brazil, gets help moving into her dorm room from the family of Dr. Scott and Dana Pace, who served as her “host family” on her arrival in the United States. The Paces’ children include Gracelyn, 8, Tyler, 6, Tessa, 2, and Cassie, an infant. PHOTO PROVIDED

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New employees join Bison Hill staff Oklahoma Baptist University recently welcomed six new staff members across the campus, including new employees in Information Systems and Services, Audio/Visual Services, Admissions and the College of Theology and Ministry, as well as a transition in the Division of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. Ronda Brady is the new staff assistant for Information Systems and Services. She earned an associate’s degree from Seminole State College and a diploma in travel and tourism from Draughons School of Business. She previously worked as a computer teacher, yearbook producer and teacher assistant at Tecumseh Public Schools. She also is property manager for Brady Rentals in Tecumseh. Rhonda Gardner is the new receptionist and visit coordinator for OBU Admissions. A graduate of Shawnee High School, she most recently worked as the principal’s secretary and registrar at Meeker Public Schools. She previously worked at the Wolverine Employees Credit Union as branch manager, and she worked at First Federal Savings and Loan as a mortgage loan officer. A resident of Meeker for 18 years, she attends Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Stephen Law joined the staff as audio/visual assistant Aug. 27. Law is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication at OBU. He ministers through music at First Baptist Church in Seminole, Okla., where he is a member of the Praise Team. He previously was part of the music ministry at First Baptist Church in Prague. He has worked with S&H Horse Training in Prague and at Lowe’s Home Im-

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ies. She attended Oklahoma Christian University and Montgomery College. She previously worked at Finley & Cook in Shawnee and served as a substitute teacher for Tecumseh Public Schools. Katie Norris serves as admissions counselor for prospective students from Southeastern Oklahoma and the Northeastern United States, including Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,

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Lady Bison fifth at Creek Classic The Oklahoma Baptist University women’s golf team finished fifth in the eight-team Hawks Creek Classic, hosted by Texas Wesleyan University Tuesday. OBU, at 664, finished 45 strokes off the pace of Dallas Baptist University. The Lady Bison were paced by Marisa Cones in fourth place at 154 with rounds of 78 and 76. Whitney Manley was 14th at 162 with a 79 and an 83. Ashton Gores was 23rd with an 88 and an 81 for 169, while Gabriella Dellick was 34th with a 90 and an 89 for 179. Taylor Fine shot 94 and 90 for 184 and 37th place. Tiffany Thompson was 35th with a pair of 91s for 182 as an individual entry. OBU returns to action Monday in the Northeastern State University Tournament in Tahlequah.

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For now, Big 12 teams embracing run game Big 12 teams are piling up crazy stats again, just like they do every September. The difference this year? The numbers are not all through the air. Kansas State, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma all rank in the top 10 nationally in rushing yards, led by the Wildcats with 612. Through the first two weeks of the season, all but one of the Big 12’s 10 teams are averaging more

than five yards a run. The Big 12 had just four teams (and current member TCU) that averaged at least five yards per carry in 2011 — and Missouri and Texas A&M aren’t even in the league anymore. It is only mid-September and Big 12 teams so far have been playing weaker competition, so balanced offenses are more noticeable in a league known the past several years for prolific passing. Still, coaches

know what’s at stake. “When you look at who is winning national championships, it’s been teams that can run the ball and be balanced, but also play great defense against the run,” Texas coach Mack Brown said. “I do think that people are trying to run the ball more.” The face of Kansas State’s running game has been bruising senior quarterback Collin Klein, who has 125 yards rush-

ing and three touchdowns in two games. But junior running back John Hubert has been superb so far with 258 yards — one shy of Oklahoma newcomer Damien Williams for the league lead. Hubert has cracked the 100-yard barrier two weeks in a row for the Wildcats, who won 10 games last season despite ranking 108th in the nation in passing offense. Kansas State coach Bill

Seminole State moves to 8-4 ENID — Seminole State ran its record to 8-4 Tuesday with victories over Northern Oklahoma College-Enid (25-19, 25-15, 21-25, 25-21) and Redlands Community College (21-25, 20-25, 2519, 25-14, 15-13). In the win over NOC-Enid, Sofija Berezovska posted 12 kills, four blocks and two digs. Kitija Megne was also a big factor with 29 assists, eight digs, five kills and four blocks. “This was a oood test for us to see how we would handle a rowdy crowd,” Seminole State coach Doug Byrd said. “Their crowd did a very good job of bothering us in Game 3, which caused us to fall short after we controlled them in the first two games. In Game 4, we came together and pulled out a close one with the crowd still rowdy and heckling.” Against Redlands, Megne collected 39 assists to go along with nine kills, 12 digs and four blocks. Berezovska SEMINOLE, Page 2B

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COSTLY VICTORY? Season-opening blowout likely hurt Oklahoma State STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — When can an 84-point blowout be bad for the winning team? Just ask Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy. The Cowboys (1-1) put up the gaudy shutout in their opener against Savannah State. Many starters were on the field for only about a dozen plays, and Gundy believes there was a carry-over effect leading into the 59-38 loss at Arizona last week. The loss ended a two-year run in the Top 25, the program’s longest ever. “Unfortunately, in my opinion and I told the staff this, what contributed to it is it was 107 degrees for three days in a row and they hadn’t been challenged because we hadn’t really played,” Gundy said. “They just went through the motions and they were good and not great. It was hot — it was real hot — and so they just didn’t perform like they should.” Oklahoma State finished last season ranked No. 3 after winning its first Big 12 championship and the Fiesta Bowl. Savannah State had gone just 472 against lesser competition in the Football Championship Subdivision over the previous decade. What set up to be a mismatch of epic proportions ended up exactly

that way. The Cowboys had such an advantage that most starters didn’t play beyond the first quarter, and the second half featured walk-ons and other down-the-depth-chart players who still were putting up points and keeping Savannah State from getting anywhere near scoring. When it came time to review the game tape and correct mistakes, there simply wasn’t much to look at for the starters who’d be called on for much bigger roles against Arizona. “It wasn’t really a true tuneup,” defensive coordinator Bill Young said. Oklahoma State came out the next week and raced to a 14-0 lead at Arizona, but then — during the time when the starters were already on the bench a week earlier — the Wildcats responded with 30 consecutive points to take control. “We felt like we were ready,” defensive end Cooper Bassett said, “and obviously we weren’t.” Gundy is trying to get his team refocused for Saturday’s home game against Louisiana-Lafayette (2-0) while still questioning what’s happened over the past two weeks. Oklahoma State had contracts to play Rice and Tulsa in 2012 before conference realignment started play-

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Potter places ﬁrst at conference meet McLOUD — Tesa Potter of Tecumseh earned an individual championship Tuesday at the North Canadian River Conference meet. Potter covered the 2-mile course in 13:40. Taylor Williams of Tecumseh came in third (14:10) and Taci Richardson was fifth (14:44) as the Lady Savages were the meet runner-up. Jones earned the team championship while Harrah and McLoud finished third and fourth, respectively. Other finishers for Tecumseh were Lexi Bounds, 16th, 18:17; Brianna Mor-

Snyder said the goal is simply to take what defenses give them. So far, Kansas State has run the ball 50 times a game while throwing just 20 passes — and the Wildcats are 2-0 after blasting Miami 52-13. Williams, a junior college transfer from Arizona Western, rushed for 156 yards and four touch-

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Oklahoma Baptist jumped two spots to third in the NAIA men’s cross country coaches’ poll released Wednesday. Previously ranked ﬁfth, the Bison placed second at Wichita State in their only meet of the season and ﬁnd themselves just nine points behind No. 2 San Marcos. The poll also has the OBU men as the top team in the Sooner Athletic Conference, replacing Wayland Baptist. The Lady Bison are 27th in the women’s poll. The Bison return to action Sept. 29 at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree. St. Gregory’s is also entered in the competition.

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ing havoc with schedules, including sending the Big 12 to a nine-game league schedule — leaving room for only three nonconference games instead of four. Gundy says he’s not involved in picking opponents, although the athletic department will run names past him — including Savannah State. “When they scheduled it, I didn’t know. I didn’t know who they were. I thought maybe it was like Troy or somebody,” Gundy said, referring to the Sun Belt team that beat Oklahoma State in 2007. Gundy has said his philosophy on nonconference scheduling would be to find the three easiest opponents possible, saving up for all the bmps and bruises of going through Big 12 play. But maybe now there’s a limit to just how easy of a game gets scheduled. “Our older guys probably could have used a little more work but that’s the way it is. That’s not an excuse,” offensive coordinator Todd Monken said. “That’s when you’re trying to look at down the road, if we had to do this over again. ... That doesn’t mean we want to play Alabama the first game next year in Dallas but you’re saying, ‘OK, maybe a little bit more challenge.’”

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma launched its response to rival Texas’ $300 million Longhorn Network on Wednesday, announcing a 10-year partnership with Fox Sports to air games live along with original content in a Sooner Sports TV programming package. Instead of a round-theclock dedicated channel similar to the Longhorn Network, Oklahoma will broadcast occasional blocks of programming on Fox’s regional sports networks and nationally on Fox College Sports. The arrangement will allow for live game broadcasts of Oklahoma men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and Olympic sports as well as pregame and postgame shows for football games, football coach Bob Stoops’ weekly television show and coverage of the annual spring football game. It does not include Oklahoma football games, some of which already air on Fox under the Big 12 television contract. “We did have a chance to examine several different options, including a stand-alone, 24/7 type of channel but this really gives us the best of all possible worlds,” athletic director Joe Castiglione said. “We have substantial OU branding and programming along with immediate and full distribution for fans throughout Oklahoma, Texas, our region and ... through a variety of Fox platforms around the country.” The Longhorn Network has had trouble finding a foothold with cable and satellite providers. Just before the season, a deal was reached with AT&T U-verse to air the network, which is run in partnership with ESPN. Oklahoma decided instead to partner with Fox, which will air the Sooners’ programs on channels people already get instead of negotiating with carriers to add another channel. “Being able to launch and reach almost 9 million people with the opportunity to grow that base is exciting,” Castiglione said.

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Shawnee catcher Taylor Chamblin attempts to tag a Deer Creek runner Tuesday. Shawnee, an 8-1 loser to Deer Creek, will try to get back on the winning track at 5 p.m. today against visiting McGuinness. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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GOLF Elks senior men’s golf Wednesday’s Results 1st Place — Bill Gregory, Warren Hamilton, Jim Brownell, Bill Conway. 2nd Place — F.D. Woods, Norris Kirby, Von Houck, Duane Swanson. 3rd Place — Ron Melhouse, Don Price, Dan Hodges, Dana Levisay. 4th Place – Glen Parsons, Merlin Short, Frank Morse, Jim Townsend.

FOOTBALL Okla. Prep Poll Class 6A 1. Union (1-1) 2. Edmond Santa Fe (2-0) 3. Broken Arrow(1-1) 4. Jenks (0-2) 5. Lawton (2-0) 6. Owasso (1-1) 7. Edmond North (2-0) 8. Booker T. Washington (2-0) 9. Southmoore (2-0) 10. Midwest City (0-2) Others receiving votes: 11, Norman North 5. 12, Stillwater 4. 12, Westmoore 4. 14, Enid 1. Class 5A 1. Guthrie (2-0) 2. Tulsa East Central(2-0) 3. McGuinness (2-0) 4. Lawton Mac (1-1) 5. Coweta (2-0) 6. Deer Creek (2-0) 7. Carl Albert (0-2) 8. Duncan (1-1) 9. Ardmore (1-1) 10. McAlester (0-2) Others receiving votes: 11, Claremore 8. 12, Durant 2. 12, Memorial 2. 14, Del City 1. Class 4A 1. Cascia Hall (2-0) 2. Clinton (1-1) 3. Wagoner (1-1) 4. Ada (2-0) 5. Anadarko (2-0) 6. Sallisaw (1-1) 7. Douglass (0-2) 8. Weatherford (1-1) 9. Fort Gibson (2-0) 10. Catoosa (1-1) Others receiving votes: 11, McLain/ TSST 10. 12, Broken Bow 9. 13, Poteau 2. 14, Glenpool 1. Class 3A 1. Tuttle (2-0) 2. Kingﬁsher (2-0) 3. Berryhill (2-0) 4. Seminole (1-0) 5. Sequoyah Tahlequah (1-0) T6. Blanchard (2-0) T6. Verdigris (2-0) 8. Heritage Hall (1-1) 9. Metro Christian (1-1) 10. Plainview (0-2) Others receiving votes: 11, PerkinsTryon 10. 12, Lincoln Christian 5. 13, Spiro 1. 13, Bethany 1. Class 2A 1. Vian (2-0) 2. Millwood (2-0) 3. Davis (2-0) 4. Hennessey (1-1) 5. Frederick (2-0) 6. Oklahoma Christian School (2-0) 7. Adair (2-0) 8. Stroud (1-1) 9. Lindsay (1-1) 10. Okemah (1-1) Others receiving votes: 11, Pocola 4. 12, Commerce 3. 13, Christian Heritage Academy 1. Class 1A 1. Wayne (2-0) 2. Wynnewood (2-0) 3. Thomas Custer (2-0) 4. Texhoma (1-0)

5. Cashion (2-0) 6. Morrison (1-1) 7. Ringling (0-1) 8. Minco (1-1) 9. Gore (2-0) 10. Watonga (1-1) Others receiving votes: 11, Crescent 13. 12, Kiefer 9. 13, Hollis 7. 14, Okeene 4. 15, Rush Springs 3. 15, Talihina 3. Class B 1. Laverne (2-0) 2. Davenport (2-0) 3. Pond Creek-Hunter (2-0) 4. Wetumka (2-0) 5. Dewar (2-0) Others receiving votes: 6, Woodland 6. 7, Garber 2. 8, Covington-Douglas 1. Class C 1. Tipton (2-0) 2. Cherokee (2-0) 3. Forgan (2-0) 4. Shattuck (1-1) T5. Ryan (2-0) T5. Sharon-Mutual (1-1) Others receiving votes: 7, Webbers Falls 3. 8, Deer Creek-Lamont 2. 9, Arkoma 1. NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W LT Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 48 28 New England 1 0 0 1.000 34 13 Miami 0 1 0 .000 10 30 Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 28 48 South W LT Pct PF PA Houston 1 0 0 1.000 30 10 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 23 26 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 21 41 Tennessee 0 1 0 .000 13 34 North W LT Pct PF PA Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 44 13 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 16 17 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 19 31 Cincinnati 0 1 0 .000 13 44 West W LT Pct PF PA Denver 1 0 0 1.000 31 19 San Diego 1 0 0 1.000 22 14 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 14 22 Kansas City 0 1 0 .000 24 40 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W LT Pct PF PA Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 24 17 Washington 1 0 0 1.000 40 32 Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 17 24 South W LT Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 1 0 0 1.000 16 10 Atlanta 1 0 0 1.000 40 24 New Orleans 0 1 0 .000 32 40 Carolina 0 1 0 .000 10 16 North W LT Pct PF PA Detroit 1 0 0 1.000 27 23 Chicago 1 0 0 1.000 41 21 Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 26 23 Green Bay 0 1 0 .000 22 30 West W LT Pct PF PA Arizona 1 0 0 1.000 20 16 San Francisco 1 0 0 1.000 30 22 St. Louis 0 1 0 .000 23 27 Seattle 0 1 0 .000 16 20 ___ Wednesday’s Game Dallas 24, N.Y. Giants 17 Sunday’s Games Chicago 41, Indianapolis 21 Minnesota 26, Jacksonville 23, OT Houston 30, Miami 10 New England 34, Tennessee 13 Washington 40, New Orleans 32 Atlanta 40, Kansas City 24 N.Y. Jets 48, Buffalo 28 Detroit 27, St. Louis 23 Philadelphia 17, Cleveland 16 Arizona 20, Seattle 16 San Francisco 30, Green Bay 22 Tampa Bay 16, Carolina 10 Denver 31, Pittsburgh 19 Monday’s Games Baltimore 44, Cincinnati 13 San Diego 22, Oakland 14 Thursday, Sept. 13 Chicago at Green Bay, 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants, Noon New Orleans at Carolina, Noon Arizona at New England, Noon Minnesota at Indianapolis, Noon Baltimore at Philadelphia, Noon Kansas City at Buffalo, Noon Cleveland at Cincinnati, Noon Houston at Jacksonville, Noon Oakland at Miami, Noon Dallas at Seattle, 3:05 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 3:05 p.m. Tennessee at San Diego, 3:25 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m. Detroit at San Francisco, 7:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 Denver at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

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Washington 89 54 .622 — Atlanta 81 63 .563 8½ Philadelphia 72 71 .503 17 New York 65 78 .455 24 Miami 63 81 .438 26½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 87 57 .604 — St. Louis 75 68 .524 11½ Pittsburgh 72 70 .507 14 Milwaukee 72 71 .503 14½ Chicago 56 87 .392 30½ Houston 45 98 .315 41½ West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 81 62 .566 — Los Angeles 74 69 .517 7 Arizona 71 72 .497 10 San Diego 69 75 .479 12½ Colorado 57 85 .401 23½ 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 San Diego 6, St. Louis 4 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 3, Miami 1 San Diego 3, St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 2, N.Y. Mets 0 Chicago Cubs 5, Houston 1 Milwaukee 8, Atlanta 2 San Francisco 8, Colorado 3 Arizona 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Thursday’s Games Philadelphia (Cloyd 1-1) at Houston (Harrell 10-9), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Lynn 14-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 1-2), 9:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Cincinnati at Miami, 6:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 9:05 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 80 62 .563 — New York 80 62 .563 — Tampa Bay 77 65 .542 3 Toronto 64 77 .454 15½ Boston 64 79 .448 16½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 76 66 .535 — Detroit 75 67 .528 1 Kansas City 65 77 .458 11 Cleveland 59 84 .413 17½ Minnesota 59 84 .413 17½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 85 57 .599 — Oakland 81 60 .574 3½ Los Angeles 77 65 .542 8 Seattle 69 74 .483 16½ 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 6, L.A. Angels 5 Wednesday’s Games Baltimore 3, Tampa Bay 2 Seattle 3, Toronto 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 4 Texas 5, Cleveland 2 Detroit 8, Chicago White Sox 6 Kansas City 10, Minnesota 5 Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay (Hellickson 8-10) at Baltimore (W.Chen 12-9), 11:35 a.m. Oakland (Bre.Anderson 4-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 16-4), 2:35 p.m. Seattle (F.Hernandez 13-7) at Toronto (H.Alvarez 8-12), 6:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 14-12) at Boston (Doubront 10-8), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (McAllister 5-7) at Texas (D.Holland 10-6), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 13-8) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 16-6), 7:10 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 7-9) at Minnesota (Hendriks 0-7), 7:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

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Judge delays Williams’ sentencing STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A Payne County judge has delayed the sentencing of Oklahoma State basketball player Darrell Williams on rape convictions. Judge Phillip Corley on Wednesday postponed Friday’s scheduled sentencing until Sept. 28. The delay comes while

Corley considers a defense motion for a new trial. Defense attorneys say they have new evidence that could have changed the outcome of the trial — but have declined comment. The motion was sealed by Corley. Williams was convicted in July of sexual battery

and rape. The jury recommended a one-year prison sentence on each of the rape counts and no prison time on the battery conviction. OSU coach Travis Ford testified that he believes Williams is not guilty. Ford said he will not comment further until after sentencing.

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Helker national runner of the week Oklahoma Baptist’s Hannah Helker has been selected the NAIA women’s cross country runner of the week. Helker, who is the first honoree of the 2012 sea-

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Injured Hogs to face Bama The Southeastern Conference’s first huge game of the season was spoiled by Louisiana-Monroe. Instead of a top-10 matchup in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, No. 1 Alabama comes to town to face an unranked Arkansas team that’s still shaking off a monster upset and unsure whether star quarterback Tyler Wilson can play. Wilson sustained a head injury in the 34-31 loss to the Warhawks, a setback that has Razorbacks fans wondering if their team’s once-promising season is already shot. If Wilson can play — coach John L. Smith said Wednesday he was more optimistic than the day before, but “I’m keeping fingers crossed as well” — it should give the Razorbacks at least a puncher’s chance against the Tide. If not? Brandon Mitchell could move back to quarterback after switching to receiver this season — to face Alabama. Not ideal. Arkansas lost 38-14 at Alabama last season with Wilson. Home-field advantage might not be enough to compensate. No. 2 Southern California also faces a potentially tough road test at No. 21 Stanford. The Cardinal have won three straight against the Trojans, remarkable considering the relatively one-sided history of the rivalry. The last two meetings have produced wild games. Andrew Luck and the Cardinal beat Matt Barkley and USC 37-35 in 2010 and 56-48 in triple overtime last year. Barkley is 0-3 as a starter against Stanford. ___ SATURDAY No. 1 Alabama (minus 20) at Arkansas Lose to ULM, then beat ‘Bama? Doesn’t sound

possible ... ALABAMA 34-21. No. 2 Southern California (minus 8) at No. 21 Stanford Stanford’s out of Luck ... USC 35-20. Idaho (plus 42½) at No. 3 LSU Do tigers eat potatoes? ... LSU 55-7. Tennessee Tech (no line) at No. 4 Oregon When does Oregon start playing real games? ... OREGON 62-14. Wake Forest (plus 27½) at No. 5 Florida State Demon Deacons have won four of last six meetings ... FLORIDA STATE 28-10. Florida Atlantic (plus 43) at No. 7 Georgia Jarvis Jones for Heisman? Bulldogs’ LB is scary good ... GEORGIA 52-7. UAB (plus 33½) at No. 8 South Carolina No need for Gamecocks QB Connor Shaw to rush back ... S. CAROLINA 4510. No. 9 West Virginia (no line) vs. James Madison at Landover, Md. Mountaineers shooting for 60 again ... WEST VIRGINIA 62-17. No. 22 Notre Dame (plus 5) at No. 10 Michigan State Irish and Spartans could see less of each other when ND goes to ACC ... MICHIGAN STATE 24-17. Furman (no line) at No. 11 Clemson Sammy Watkins returns for Clemson, tunes up for Seminoles ... CLEMSON 46-14. California (plus 17) at No. 12 Ohio State First meeting since 1972; Buckeyes are 5-1 against Bears ... OHIO STATE 28-17. No. 13 Virginia Tech (minus 10½) at Pittsburgh Panthers trying to avoid first 0-3 start since 2005 ...

VIRGINIA TECH 28-14. BEST BET No. 14 Texas (minus 10½) at Mississippi Should be best party in the Grove in a few years ... TEXAS 31-13. North Texas (plus 28½) at No. 15 Kansas State Rugged Wildcats QB Collin Klein is Tebow-lite ... KANSAS STATE 47-14. No. 16 TCU (minus 21) at Kansas First Big 12 game for Horned Frogs ... TCU 4824. Massachusetts (plus 46) at No. 17 Michigan UMass has been outscored 82-6 by UConn and Indiana ... MICHIGAN 55-7. No. 18 Florida (plus 3) at No. 23 Tennessee Gators have won seven straight in once-great rivalry ... TENNESSEE 28-23. UPSET SPECIAL North Carolina (plus 3½) at No. 19 Louisville Tar Heels hope to have RB Giovani Bernard back from injury ... NORTH CAROLINA 28-24. Houston (plus 17) at No. 22 UCLA Cougars have allowed 86 points in two games ... UCLA 56-35. South Carolina State (no line) at No. 24 Arizona Wildcats get to enjoy at least another week in rankings ... ARIZONA 62-14. No. 25 BYU (minus 4) at Utah Holy War has been played every year since 1946 ... BYU 20-17. ____ Last week’s record: 20-4 (straight); 11-8 (vs. points) Season record: 41-5 (straight); 20-16 (vs. points) Best bets: 0-2. Upset specials: 1-1.

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791 points sets opening-weekend record NEW YORK (AP) — NFL teams combined for 791 points, the most for an opening week and second most in league history. Only in Week 12 of the 2008 season were more points scored, 837. Last week, games averaged just over 49 points, led by five teams putting

up at least 40: the Jets (48), Ravens (44), Bears (41), Falcons (40), and Redskins (40). Never during an opening week had there been so many 40-point outputs. Washington’s Robert Griffin III became the only player to pass for at least 300 yards and

two touchdowns without throwing an interception in his NFL debut. Griffin was 19 of 26 for 320 yards and had a 139.9 passer rating in a 40-32 win at New Orleans. He is the first rookie quarterback to throw for at least 300 yards and win a season opener.

ACC

Irish to ACC in all sports save football CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame got everything it wanted and the Atlantic Coast Conference got Notre Dame. The school announced Wednesday that it would join the ACC in all sports except football, though it will play five games annually against league pro-

grams and have access to its non-BCS bowl tie-ins. It’s unclear exactly when the Irish will leave the Big East for its non-football sports. “I don’t think there’s out there a better situation than the situation we have,” said the Rev. John

I. Jenkins, Notre Dame’s president. “The ACC has allowed us to retain a tradition (of football independence) that’s so central to our identity in football while we’re joining a conference that athletically as well as academically fits Notre Dame perfectly.”

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Medals were awarded to the top 10 placers. Jones won the team championship. Harrah was third and McLoud

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blocks while Halee Clark and Kelsey Betus chipped in with 11 kills and 10 kills, respectively. Saturday, Seminole State will play

host to Jefferson College

State. But Williams has quickly earned the trust of coach Bob Stoops and appears set to be a major factor for the Sooners in 2012. Oklahoma State has some issues on defense and with penalties after giving up a staggering 59 points in a three-touchdown loss at Arizona. But the Cowboys haven’t had any trouble running

the ball. They ran for 200 yards against the Wildcats, with star Joseph Randle gaining 123 yards and Jeremy Smith adding 77 on just eight carries. Coach Mike Gundy is hopeful that a healthy rushing attack will help make life easier for freshman quarterback Wes Lunt.

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downs on just 10 carries as Oklahoma shook off a shaky debut and routed Florida A&M 69-13 to move to 2-0. The Sooners finished in the middle of the pack, 50th overall, in rushing offense in 2011, one spot ahead of rival Oklahoma

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agree entirely with someone else’s assessment of a key situation; be willing to discuss things rationally, however. CANCER (June 21July 22) — Let someone else be your eyes and ears if you cannot be on the scene yourself. Pick someone you trust, who thinks the way you do. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — One of your favorite people is likely to figure prominently in your own affairs, at least for a while. This can surely up the pleasure factor.

New Apple accessories could be blessing and curse like other in-ear headphones, but Apple says the audio quality is “just as impressive as what you’d hear from more expensive headphones.” Like the older versions, the EarPods come with a microphone and a remote control on the cord to adjust volume, control playback of music and movies and answer and end calls. One design change that could cause some annoyance is the iPhone 5’s new “Lightning” port, through which the device gets charged. It’s 80 percent smaller than the 30-pin connector that has been on iPods since 2003 and all iPhones and iPads ever released. It also accepts the new cord’s flat connection reversibly, so you don’t have to fumble with its orientation as you had to before. Apple said the new connector is appropriate because the iPhone 5’s body is thinner. It is also

a feature of the new line of iPod Touch and iPod Nano devices, which were refreshed on Wednesday. Along with getting the new connector, the Touch adopted the iPhone 5’s bigger screen. It is equipped with a better processor and now comes with the digital assistant Siri. Meanwhile, iPod Nanos have a longer, bigger screen and now have Bluetooth wireless connectivity for streaming audio. The headache for many people will be making the new Lightning port compatible with the array of peripherals they’ve collected over the years. Apple says speaker makers such as Bose and JBL are working on new docks and speakers for the connector. In the meantime, you’ll need a separate $29 adapter that turns the port into the old 30-pin connector, a $39 cord that does the same or a $19 USB cord that connects to the Lightning port.

These seemingly small changes could result in big costs to consumers. Velti PLC, a mobile advertising company, said the cost to consumers could reach around $400 if they purchase an iPhone 5 and then decide to buy a new screen protector ($15); case ($29); belt attachment ($45); speaker system ($250); adapter ($29); spare USB cord ($19); and car charger ($25). “It is a bit annoying,” said Velti’s chief marketing officer, Krishna Subramanian. But he said connection issues may soon become a thing of the past as more accessory makers adopt wireless standards like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. “It’s one of those inconveniences that you’re pleased about in some ways because ultimately you as an end consumer are benefiting,” he said. At least the new attachments still come in Apple’s signature color: white.

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AP — Along with a new iPhone 5, Apple unveiled accessories Wednesday that could prove to be a blessing and a curse for customers: a set of earbuds that are meant to fit comfortably in more people’s ears, and a new adapter that will be needed to plug the new phone into older car dashboards and speaker systems. The new earbuds, called EarPods, are being sold separately for $29 but will be included at no extra charge with the iPhone 5 and the refreshed iPod Touch and iPod Nano. The company says the earbuds were three years in the making and required scanning hundreds of ears looking for commonalities. They are more elliptical than the current earbuds and have a smaller speaker that points into the ear canal. They also have other ports meant to maximize airflow. They don’t create a seal

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Horoscopes THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You can expect things to go wrong only when you are not paying attention to the small details. Others are impressed by your diligence. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You must strive for balance between the emotional and the intellectual today, no matter what the pursuit. Stick to the game plan. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21) — You have several valid ideas to put forth today, but one in particular will affect others by its originality — and

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Unlucky Louie showed up at the club with his wrist in a cast. “What happened?” I asked. “The power went off at my house last night,” Louie said. “If you ever wonder where your kid lost her roller skates, try walking around the house in the dark.” When Louie was declarer at 6NT, he had more trouble finding the queen of diamonds than his child’s skates. He won the first club with the ace, led a diamond to his ace and returned the jack. East got the queen, and Louie had only 11 tricks. Could you find the missing queen?

(Stayman), you bid three spades and he tries 4NT. What do you say? ANSWER: Is partner’s 4NT the Blackwood convention (you must bid five spades), or is it a “quantitative” raise to try for 6NT (you must pass)? With no prior agreement, I would treat 4NT as Blackwood. What is certain is that an experienced partnership will have discussed the matter. South dealer N-S vulnerable NORTH ♠AK84 ♥ A96 ♦ K952 ♣AQ

LOW SPADE Louie should delay his guess. He takes the ace of spades at Trick Two and leads a low spade. West wins and leads another club to dummy, and Louie next takes the king and the 13th spade, three hearts and the king of clubs, on which East discards. After 10 tricks, Louie has a complete count. West had six clubs, three spades and three hearts, hence one diamond. So Louie leads a diamond to the king and finesses confidently with his jack.

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Thought for Today “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” — Neil Postman

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Libya attack victim remembered by online gamers AP —Sean Smith, the foreign service information management officer who was killed with three others in an attack on an American consulate in Libya, wasn’t just remembered Wednesday in the real world as a husband, father and 10-year veteran of the U.S. State Department, but also as an influential intergalactic diplomat in a sprawling virtual galaxy. The 34-year-old State Department officer serving in Benghazi was known online as the player “Vile Rat” in the massively multiplayer game “EVE Online,” which features more than 400,000 players captaining starships, buying and selling virtual goods, engaging in corporate espionage and electing a government composed of real-world players. “I can tell you that CCP Games and its employees are overwhelmingly saddened by the news of Sean Smith’s passing, as we

are when we learn of any player who is tragically lost,” said Ned Coker, a spokesman for the game’s developer. “Many of us interacted with him professionally and personally and, honestly, it feels like our words are lost — adrift amongst such a tremendous, soul-affirming outpouring from the ‘EVE’ community.” Smith was an avid participant of “EVE,” having served in the game’s virtual government and convinced some of the game’s biggest alliances to disband. He played as “Vile Rat,” a cunning diplomat whose head was shorn, just like Smith’s, since 2006. After the news of Smith’s death spread online Wednesday, several virtual space stations in “EVE” were renamed in his honor and condolence messages poured across Internet message boards and on Twitter with (hashtag)tweetfleet.

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Man conﬁrms role in anti-Islam ﬁlm LOS ANGELES (AP) — The search for those behind the anti-Muslim film that triggered mobs in Egypt and Libya has led to a California man once convicted of financial crimes. The man acknowledged his role Wednesday in managing and providing logistics for the film production. Nakoula Basseley Nakoula told The Associated Press that he was manager for the company that produced “Innocence of Muslims,” which mocked Muslims and the prophet Mohammed and was implicated in inflaming mobs that attacked U.S. missions in Egypt and Libya Nakoula denied he directed the film or that he knew the self-described director, Sam Bacile. But the cellphone number that the AP contacted Tuesday to reach Bacile traced to an address near Los Angeles where Nakoula was found. Federal court papers said Nakoula’s aliases included Nicola Bacily and Erwin Salameh. The man behind video exerpts from an anti-Muslim movie that provoked mobs in Egypt and Libya said Wednesday that he has gone into hiding. But doubts rose about the man’s exact identity amid a flurry of false claims about his background and role in the purported film. The filmmaker, who identified himself in a telephone interview with The Associated Press as Sam Bacile, said he is an Israeli-born, Jewish writer and director of “Innocence

of Muslims.” Bacile was the name used to publish excerpts of the movie online as early as July 2. But some key facts about Bacile’s background and role in the film crumbled Wednesday as a Christian activist involved in the film project said that Bacile was a pseudonym, that he was not Jewish or Israeli, and that a group of Americans of Mideast origin collaborated on the film. Officials in Israel also said there was no record of Bacile as an Israeli citizen. Doubts mounted as well about the provenance of the film, “Innocence of Muslims.” Several Hollywood and California film industry groups and permit agencies said they had no records of the project. Only an employee at a faded Hollywood movie theater confirmed that an entire version of the film had staged a brief run several months ago. All that currently exists of the film are about 13 minutes of excerpts on Youtube, in English and Arabic language versions. While the excerpts were still viewable online in the U.S. on Wednesday, they vanished from the Web in Egypt. Cairo residents who tried to view the Youtube site instead got a warning that “this content is not available in your country due to a legal complaint.” Protesters apparently angered over the film burned down the U.S. Consulate Tuesday in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. Libyan officials

said Wednesday that Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other embassy employees were killed during the mob violence, but U.S. officials now say they are investigating whether the assault was a planned terrorist strike linked to Tuesday’s 11-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. In his brief interview with the AP, the man who identified himself as Bacile defiantly called Islam “a cancer,” and said that he intended the film to be a provocative political statement condemning the religion. But several facts Bacile provided about himself soon proved false or questionable. Bacile told AP he was 56, but identified himself on his Youtube profile as 74. A Riverside, Calif., Christian activist who said he was a consultant and worked with Bacile on the film told The Atlantic Monthly on Wednesday that Bacile’s name was a pseudonym, and that he was not Jewish or Israeli. The activist, Steve Klein, said that behind the film were Americans who had lived in several Mideast countries. “Nobody is anything but by an active American citizen,” Klein told the Atlantic. “They’re from Syria, Turkey, Pakistan, there are some that are from Egypt. Some are Copts but the vast majority are evangelical.” In an interview Tuesday with the AP, Klein said the

filmmaker is concerned for family members who live in Egypt. Bacile declined to confirm that suggestion. Klein did not return phone messages to the AP on Wednesday. Klein told the AP that he promised to help Bacile make the movie but warned him that “you’re going to be the next Theo van Gogh.” Van Gogh was a Dutch filmmaker killed by a Muslim extremist in 2004 after making a film that was perceived as insulting to Islam. “We went into this knowing this was probably going to happen,” Klein said. Bacile told the AP he is a real estate developer and an Israeli Jew. But Israeli officials said they had not heard of him and there was no record of him being a citizen. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to share personal information with the media. The name Bacile also does not appear in searches of California state licenses, including the Department of Real Estate. Directors’ and producers’ groups in Los Angeles said they had no record of Bacile and California’s state film commission said no permits had been issued to Bacile or “Innocence of Muslims.” But officials added that films can easily be made on a shoestring, without permits and under the radar of authorities and film industry watchdogs. “There’s no universal

registry where you can tell for sure this is legitimate film,” said Chris Green, a spokesman with the Producer’s Guild of America. The only sparse evidence indicating that an entire version of “Innocence of Muslims” was filmed beyond its 13.5-minute trailer came in comments from an employee of the Vine Theater, a Hollywood Boulevard theater that was padlocked on Wednesday. The theater employee, who declined to identify himself, said that a version of “Innocence of Muslims” ran briefly several months ago at the theater and that a man whose first name was Sam had brought the film to the theater. In his earlier interview with AP, the man who identified himself as Bacile said that the film had run for a day at a mostly-empty Hollywood theater. “This is a political movie,” Bacile told the AP. “The U.S. lost a lot of money and a lot of people in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but we’re fighting with ideas.” Bacile said he believes the movie will help his native land by exposing Islam’s flaws to the world. “Islam is a cancer, period,” he said repeatedly, his solemn voice thickly accented. The two-hour movie, “Innocence of Muslims,” cost $5 million to make and was financed with the help of more than 100 Jewish donors, said Bacile. The film claims Muhammad was a fraud. The trailer, posted in an

original English version and another dubbed into Egyptian Arabic, shows an amateur cast performing a wooden dialogue of insults disguised as revelations about Muhammad, whose obedient followers are presented as a cadre of goons. It depicts Muhammad as a feckless philanderer who approved of child sexual abuse, among other overtly insulting claims that have caused outrage. Muslims find it offensive to depict Muhammad in any manner, let alone insult the prophet. A Danish newspaper’s 2005 publication of 12 caricatures of the prophet triggered riots in many Muslim countries. Though Bacile was apologetic about the American who was killed as a result of the outrage over his film, he blamed lax embassy security and the perpetrators of the violence. “I feel the security system (at the embassies) is no good,” said Bacile. “America should do something to change it.” Bacile’s film was dubbed into Egyptian Arabic by someone he doesn’t know, but he speaks enough Arabic to confirm that the translation is accurate. It was made in three months in the summer of 2011, with 59 actors and about 45 people behind the camera. ___ Braun reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Michael Blood contributed to this report.

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Laura Bush announces book festival lineup DALLAS (AP) — Former first lady Laura Bush on Wednesday announced the authors set to attend next month’s Texas Book Festival, a lineup that will include Junot Diaz, Tim O’Brien and Jewel. “We have a really wonderful lineup once again,” said Bush, who made the announcement in the backyard of her Dallas home. Bush, who founded the festival when she was first lady of Texas, also unveiled this year’s festival poster. Designed by Texas artist Margie Crisp, the poster features cliff swallows flying over the Colorado River.

Crisp, author of “River of Contrasts: The Texas Colorado,” will be among the more than 250 authors participating in the festival set for Oct. 27-28 in and around the Texas Capitol in Austin. Bush said that former President George W. Bush is currently reading “The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson,” written by one of the authors who will attend, Robert A. Caro. The book is the author’s fourth in a series on Johnson. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the free event that includes author readings and presentations, panel

discussions and book signings. The first Texas Book Festival was held in 1996. Also attending will be Cheryl Strayed, whose book “Wild” about her 1,100mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail in California and Washington was a pick this summer for “Oprah’s Book Club 2.0.” And actor Tony Danza will be there with his new book “I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had,” which chronicles his year spent teaching 10th grade at a high school. O’Brien, who wrote about the Vietnam War in the “The Things They Carried,” will receive the Texas Writer Award from

the festival. “There’s really something for everybody at the Texas Book Festival,” said Laura Bush, adding that the festival includes fiction and nonfiction writers and authors of children’s books.

Bush, a former librarian, said neither she nor her husband — who both wrote books after leaving the White House in 2009 — are currently working on any new books, but it is something they’ve thought about.

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Expectations high for Fed to announce major action WASHINGTON (AP) — If the world’s investors are right, the Federal Reserve is about to take a bold new step to try to invigorate the U.S. economy. And many expect the Fed to unleash its most potent weapon: a third round of bond purchases meant to ease long-term interest rates and spur borrowing and spending. It’s called “quantitative easing,” or QE. Others foresee a more measured response when the Fed ends a two-day policy meeting Thursday. They think it will extend its timetable for any rise in record-low short-term rates beyond the current target of late 2014 at the earliest. Fed officials began their discussions Wednesday and will end with an announcement of any decision around 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. Later, Chairman Ben Bernanke will hold his quarterly news conference. The stock market edged higher Wednesday, partly in anticipation of Fed action and after the highest court in Germany cleared the way for that country to contribute to Europe’s rescue fund to help indebted governments. The Fed is facing pressure to act now because the U.S. economy is still growing too slowly to reduce high unemployment. The unemployment

rate has topped 8 percent every month since the Great Recession officially ended more than three years ago. In August, job growth slowed sharply. The unemployment rate did fall to 8.1 percent from 8.3 percent. But that was because many Americans stopped looking for work, so they were no longer counted as unemployed. Chronic high unemployment was a theme Bernanke spotlighted in a speech to an economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo., late last month. Bernanke argued that QE and other unorthodox Fed actions had helped ease borrowing costs and boosted stock prices. Higher stock prices increase Americans’ wealth and confidence and typically lead individuals and businesses to spend more. In his speech, Bernanke cited research showing that the two previous rounds of QE had created 2 million jobs and accelerated economic growth. Still, he said persistently weak hiring remains “a grave concern” that inflicts “enormous suffering.” His remarks sent a clear signal that the Fed will do more. “He had a sense of urgency in that Jackson Hole speech,” said David Jones, chief economist at

DMJ Advisors. “I think he is convinced that there is a need to do something.” Some critics, inside and outside the Fed, remain opposed to further bond buying. They fear that by pumping so much cash into the financial system, the Fed is raising the risk of high inflation in the future. And many don’t think more bond purchases would help anyway because interest rates are already near record lows. Some economists who doubt the Fed is about to begin more bond buying say the European Central Bank has eased some pressure on the Fed. Last week, the ECB announced a plan to buy unlimited amounts of government bonds to help lower borrowing costs for countries struggling with debts. If the ECB’s plan succeeds in bolstering Europe, the U.S. economy could benefit, too. Europe’s financial crisis and recession have slowed the U.S. economy, in part by reducing European purchases of U.S. goods. Some also think the Fed might be reluctant to launch a bond-buying program in the final two months of the presidential campaign. Many Republicans have been critical of the Fed’s unconventional methods to boost the economy. After the financial crisis struck in 2008, the Fed bought

more than $2 trillion in Treasury and mortgagebacked securities. The Fed “is already a campaign issue, and enlarging its balance sheet will make it even more of one,” argues Vincent Reinhart, chief economist at Morgan Stanley and a former top economist at the Fed. Reinhart thinks the Fed will prefer to wait until at least December before announcing more bond buying. By then, he says, the Fed will have reviewed more employment data. The effect of Europe’s debt crisis on the U.S. economy will be better known. And Congress’ plans for addressing a U.S. fiscal crisis at year’s end will be clearer. Without a budget deal, higher taxes and deep spending cuts will kick in next year. If the Fed takes the more modest step Thursday of extending its timetable for any rate increase, many analysts think it would push its target date to mid-2015. The goal would be to lower borrowing rates by assuring investors that short-term rates will likely stay near zero even longer than previously thought. Yet Bernanke’s remarks in Jackson Hole about unemployment were so downbeat, and his defense of Fed bond purchases so strong, that

many economists suspect a bond-buying program will be unveiled Thursday. So do investors. In part because of anticipation of a QE3, they’ve boosted the Dow Jones industrial average nearly 2 percent in September, a month that’s typically weak for stocks. On Tuesday, the Dow rose 69 points. And Treasury yields have dropped on expectations that a new Fed bondpurchase program would lower interest rates. The concern Bernanke expressed in Jackson Hole followed a Fed policy meeting in which many officials felt more Fed action would “likely be warranted fairly soon” unless there was a “substantial and sustainable strengthening in the pace of the economic recovery,” according to minutes of the meeting. Friday’s report that U.S. employers cut back sharply on hiring in August dimmed hopes of a strengthening job market. If the Fed does unveil QE3, some economists think it might differ from the previous bond-buying programs. With its earlier purchases, the Fed announced a dollar amount and a time frame for the bonds it planned to buy. This time, any new bond-purchase program might be more open-ended. Three regional Fed

bank presidents — Eric Rosengren of Boston, James Bullard of St. Louis and Charles Evans of Chicago — have expressed openness to a program in which the Fed would buy bonds until the economy improved significantly and unemployment fell consistently — as long as inflation remained tame. None of those officials now have a vote on the Fed’s policy committee. But they take part in the committee discussions that would allow them to push the idea. Jones of DMJ Advisors says he thinks openended bond purchases will be discussed at this week’s policy meeting. Still, he expects the Fed to announce a more conventional bond-buying program of around $500 billion. That would be less than the $600 billion in bonds in QE2 and well below the $1.75 trillion in QE1. In light of Bernanke’s recent comments, Jones doesn’t think the Fed wants to delay further support for the economy until the election is over. Neither does Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial. “This will be an effort on the part of Fed officials to pull out as much firepower as they can,” Swonk said. “They are trying for as much shock and awe as they can muster.”

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

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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

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE

Restaurant Cooks/Kitchen Help/ Servers/Bus Persons/Host Experience helpful Servers potential earnings $500+ per week

Apply in person 129 N. Milt Phillips, Seminole, OK

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HARJO Earlsboro Living Estate Sale Saturday Sept. 15th ONLY..8:00am. 49637 Benson Park Road (EW119)- 1.5 mi. E. of 9A - TV, Quilts, canning jars, dolls, vcr tapes, etc., etc.

SHAWNEE 1019 E Highland Friday-Saturday 7:30-1PM Infant Boy Newer Clothing, Baby Accessories, Furniture, Petite Women’s Clothing 2000 N Broadway Mission Sale Friday-Saturday 9-5 Several Families Furniture, Tools, Household Goods, Clothing, Toys 3-Party Fri./Sat. 8a Clothes, mens suits, dishes, furniture, baby/items, lawnmowers, tools, car. 1514 W. Wheeler 3910 N. Pottenger 8-5p Fri & Sat Furniture & lots of miscellaneous! 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!

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Fri./Sat 8a-? 9 N. Rice Ave., (Street behind K-Mart) Furniture, electronics, clothes, knick knacks. HUGE CHURCH YARD SALE FRI. & SAT. SEPT. 14 & 15 - 8AM 39307 W. MacArthur Furn., Arts, Craft, Kids Stuff! MOVING SALE 715 Madeline 7a-? Thursday & Friday MOST THINGS MUST GO! Come and see! Saturday-ONLY North of Shawnee off Hazel Del, follow signs. Jetted tub, boxes of tile, misc. Star Security Tenet Yard Sale Saturday 9a-2p. Huge yard sale with multiple tenants household, kitchen, decor, baby items, toys and much more. 13303 Hwy. 177 N. 1/2 Mile North of MacArthur.

TECUMSEH Large Estate Sale Rain or Shine Thursday-Saturday 8-5 723 W Main Furnishing, Racecar Collectables, Misc LOTS of name brand clothing-euc, mens/womens/ juniors (girls), girls sz. 4t/5t., nice shoes for little girls all sizes. Fri./Sat. 8a-5p 301 W. Lakeview Dr. Saturday Only 7am-3pm Indoor Garage Sale lots of womens clothing, household items,decor & tv. 1209 Dove Hollow, Tec.

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FOR SALE NEW PRICE $110,000 1817 N. Bryan

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

BEAUTY SALONS

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS Cookstove washer & dryer, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, Handicap Potty, Walker & Bathchair, tractor. 273-7874

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

CATS 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

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

585-8109

Free to loving home Male black/white 9mo puppy Great Pyrennes mix. Playful Well behaved. (405)788-1037 Older large, puppies, 2 females, 1 male. FREE to good home. Shots/wormed. 405-202-6069

LOST FREE cats to good home. 1 male neutered, 1 female. 405-885-7702 REWARD Lost Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet, Lost around Immanuel Baptist Church, Braums, Dollar General (highland) 405-517-1178

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Schnauzer pups 3 mons old, full blood, 3 males $150ea 405-365-8809

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Applicant must be a cooperator within the Shawnee Conservation District boundaries and own or operate at least 20 acres of land of which more than $1000 of soil-dependent products are sold annually. The applicant is required to provide an EFT payment notification email address. Other qualifications may apply. For Program Year 14 the cost share rate is 50% based on state average costs, $500 min/$2000 max payment on each practice. At time of application it must be noted which practice(s) are being applied for. Water Well &/or Pumping Plant are the only approved practices. Application packets will be available for pick up at the Shawnee Conservation District office at 127 N. Park in Shawnee, OK from 8 am – 4:30 pm M-F, and will only be accepted from September 4-28, 2012.

SHAWNEE

Saturday, (Sept 15) 9am-2pm 1001 E. MacArthur in the west wing.

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

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

1731 N. Louisa

273-5777 www.property4sale.com

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

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

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

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

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

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 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

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10 E. Georgia large corner lot, updated CH&A, Roof, bathroom, large utli, new fence $94,000 Pam Vallandingham 517-8360

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

19185 Charleston Pointe

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

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

The Shawnee Conservation District is happy to announce that funding for the state cost-share program has been received. The board of directors has approved two practices: Water Well &/or Solar Powered Pumping Plant, which will facilitate proper use of vegetation on rangeland, pastures, and to supply the water requirements of livestock.

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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.

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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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Crystal Wagoner 464-2558 “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

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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

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

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

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

South Rock Creek Road Built 2001 2100 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms 2 full baths 1 level 1 fireplace 2 acres New Quartz counter tops, bull nose corners, very nice open floor plan $189900 Contact: Steve or Lori (405-275-3416)

Open House 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.

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

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 726 1/2 N. PARK 1Bd, AC, Refrigerator/Stove NO PETS $425mo $150dep utilities Paid 405-609-9243 Cute efficiency apartment $350mo +$350dep 306-2935 or 273-2300 The Aldridge Provides Luxury Living For Active Seniors 62+ or Disabled of any age 585-2521

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

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

Ken Del Manor 105347 S, 3500 Rd Prague 5 acres 4 bed/ 3 bath updated kitchen, carpet, windows, lg util, storm shelter Tim Vallandingham 405-831-9210

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

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

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)

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

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

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

47 Crown Point Condo-Very Nice 2BD 2BA 2Car garage, fireplace, appliances $925mo smoke/pet free 209-7279 526 N. Dorthory 3BD w/garage, Nice Neighborhood $500/mo, $400/Deposit Shown By Appointment 405-880-5517 405-398-4816

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

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

*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 2BD mobile home in on 5ac rural Tecumseh $500mo $450dep 3BD house in Maud $450mo $400dep (405)317-1219 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

608 E. Highland, 2 bed, stove, refrigerator, gas dryer, washer hkup, water paed, $450/mo, $300dep App. req. 405-225-7422” 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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275-0928 808 E. Edward 3BD 1 1/2BA, New Paint, CH&A $700mo Section 8 approved References Reqd 556-0048 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

OFFICE SPACE

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

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 565 SF $345 mo Paul Milburn Acreages 275-1695 Retail or office space, 109 N. Broadway, 770 sq.ft. $700/mo includes utilities. 878-0077 Two offices for lease 316 N. Broadway, Shawnee Second month’s rent free with signed lease. Call 464-8063 or 919-0814.

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

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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

AUTOMOBILES WE BUY JUNK CARs

02 FORD TAURUS ................................ $3995 04 SATURNION...................................$4495

*Car Batteries*

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

598-8876

96 CORVETTE ................................. $7495

WILL BUY YOUR COMPLETE OLD CAR

BUY HERE PAY HERE BANK FINANCING AVAILABLE

$200 AND UP

Pawn Your Car Instant Cash

405-640-5942 or 405-627-9590

Quality Auto Pawn

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

AUTOMOBILES

MOTORCYCLES 2006 Yamaha VSTAR 1100 6000 miles excellent condition. $3000. 273-3789

Transportation 2 Weeks up to 20 words: $40

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

1 Week up to 20 words: $25

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

Prices include bold line and choice of photo, graphic, or border

598-8876 See all our inventory at WE ACCEPT VISA/MC

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Publication Sheet- Board of Education Financial Statement of the Various Funds for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012, And Estimate of Needs for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013, of Dale public Schools School District No. I-2, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

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Equal Opportunity Housing

VEHICLES WANTED

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

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA ENERLEX, INC., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF WILLIAM J. WEISS, NOW DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF MARY SAUM WEISS, A/K/A MARY WEISS, A/K/A MARY L. WEISS NOW DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF MARIAN WIDMAN, A/K/A MARIAN A. WIDMAN, A/K/A MARIAN WEISS WIDMAN, NOW DECEASED STATE OF OKLAHOMA, EX REL OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION,

GREETINGS: The said defendants are hereby notified that they have been sued in the District Court in and for Pottawatomie County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CV-2012-77, in an action entitled the the Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns of William J. Weiss, now deceased, the Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns of Mary Saum Weiss, a/k/a Mary Weiss, a/k/a Mary L. Weiss, now deceased, and the Unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns of Marian Widman, a/k/a Marian A. Widman, a/k/a Marian Weiss Widman, now deceased, and the State of Oklahoma, ex rel the Oklahoma Tax Commission said defendants are notified that they must answer the Petition herein on or before the day 22nd of October, 2012, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true and correct and judgment will be entered quieting title in favor of the plaintiff as against said defendants, as prayed for in the plaintiff's Petition as to an undivided interest in and to the following described real property to-wit:

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

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

Buy Junk Cars Top Price Cash. No title no problem! 7-DAYS A WEEK! 405-275-9108 405-245-7913

STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF WILLIAM J. WEISS, now deceased, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, EXECUTORS, TRUSTEES, AND ASSIGNS OF MARY SAUM WEISS, A/K/A MARY WIESS, a/k/a MARY L. WEISS, now deceased, a/k/a MARIAN WIDMAN, a/k/a MARIAN A. WIDMAN, a/k/a MARIAN WEISS WIDMAN, now deceased.

MOBILE HOMES UNFURNISHED

UNFURNISHED

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

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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

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

CV-2012-77

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Defendants.

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

HOMES

TRUCKS & PICKUPS

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

LEGALS

LOTS & LAND

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

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

TRAILERS

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

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

MOTORCYCLES

For Sale 1976 Dodge Aspen $700 CASH. 275-9511 2304 E. 11th

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

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07 CHEVY HHR .............................. $7995

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LOOKING FOR A RENT HOUSE? Clean/Nice Executive Rental Homes 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom 2 Bath CH/A Call Mrs. Lizzies Home Rentals 405-630-7533 mrzlizzieshomerentals.com

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CERTICIFATE- GOVERNING BOARD STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COUNTY OF POTTAWATOMIE, ss: We, the undersigned duly elected, qualified and acting officers of the Board of Education of Dale Public Schools, School District No. I-2, of Said County and State, do hearby certify that at a meeting of the Governing Body of the said District begun at the time provided by law for districts of this class and pursuant to the provisions of 68 O.S. 2001 Section 3003, the foregoing statement was prepared and is a true and correct condition of the Financial Affairs of said District as reflected by the records of the District Clerk and Treasurer. We further certify that the foregoing estimate for current expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2013, as shown are reasonably necessary for the proper conduct of the affair of the said District, that the Estimated Income to be derived from sources other than ad valorem taxation does not exceed the lawfully authorized ratio of the revenue derived from the same sources during the preceding year. /s/ Ronni Newton President of Bard of Education (SEAL) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of September, 2012 /s/Paula Ramsey Notary Republic Commission #01013527 (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 13th, 2012)

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The Southwest Quarter (SW/4) and the West Half of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W/2 W/2 NW/4) of Section Twenty-Two (22), and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W/2 NE/4) in Section Twenty-Seven (27), all in Township Eleven North (11N), Range Six East (6E), Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. DATED 28th day of August, 2012 RETA HEAD, Court Clerk Pottawatomie County, State of Oklahoma By: /s/ LaDonna Harvey DEPUTY MIKE MORDY, OBA #6372 CARRIE PFREHM, OBA #22274 BRAD WILSON, OBA #22771 MORDY & MORDY, P.C. 110 West Main Street P.O. Box 457 Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402 (580) 223-4384 Attorneys for the Plaintiff, ENERLEX, INC. (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 6th, 13th & 20th, 2012)

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. CJ-2012-165 STEPHEN M. JONES; LORI JONES; UNKNOWN TENANT, IF ANY, OF 214 PHILLIPS STREET, TECUMSEH, OKLAHOMA 74873, if living, and if deceased, their Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns. The above stated Defendants will take notice that the Plaintiff, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., filed its Petition in the District Court in and for Pottawatomie County, State of Oklahoma, against the above stated Defendants, and said Defendants must answer said Petition on or before the 26th day of October, 2012, or said Petition will be taken as true, and a judgment will be rendered in said action against the above named Defendants, foreclosing their interest in the following described real estate, to wit: EAST ONE-HALF (E_) OF LOT 6, SUNRISE ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF NE_ SE_ OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP NINE (9) NORTH, RANGE THREE (3) EAST, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. TOGETHER WITH THE MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME BEING A 2004 SKYLINE MOBILE HOME VIN #9P510216SAB. Property Address: 214 Phillips Street Tecumseh, Oklahoma 74873

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

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and a judgment will be rendered on the promissory note against the Defendant, Stephen M. Jones, adjudging that default has been made in said note and mortgage; and that Plaintiff has a valid, prior and superior mortgage lien on said real estate in the total amount of $34,628.43, with applicable interest, attorney's fees and costs, for all of which judgment will be taken. Dated this 7th day of September, 2012. Court Clerk of Pottawatomie County By: Jeanie Hallam Deputy (SEAL) W. Brent Kelley, OBA 11380 KELLEY & TAYLOR, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 6 N.E. 63rd Street, Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: (405) 848-6803 Fax: (405) 848-6876 (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 13th, 20th & 27th, 2012)

(wheat/rye)

Wildlife Mix Clovers Ryegrass (annual and perennial)

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McLeod's Self Storage will be accepting sealed bids on September 17th, 2012 at 11:00 am

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Paige Shannon A-3 10x20 Chad Justus A-4 10x20 H-40 10x15 Cheleah Mustin C-10 10x10 Randy Mills O-27 10x20 Delores Cole E-34 10x10 P.J. Bohanon F-8 10x10 Candie Collier G-26 5x10 DeWayne Little H-23 10x15 H-24 10x15 Marie Lover H-26 5x10 Brandie Spoon H-48 10x20 Fredrick Johnson I-51 10x10 Arson Grims I-55 10x10 (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 6th & 13th, 2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. THE SUCCESSORS OF IRMA N. BURGER, (DECEASED) et al., Defendants. CIV-11-718-M NOTICE OF HEARING OF MOTION TO CONFIRM U.S. MARSHAL'S SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN TO: The Successors of Irma N. Burger, (Deceased) Unknown heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Successors, and Assigns, State of Oklahoma, ex. rel. Oklahoma Tax Commission, Pottawatomie County Treasurer, Board of County Commissioners of Pottawatomie County, Lucinda Gibson. A hearing on the Motion to Confirm U.S. Marshal's Sale of the following real estate: Lot Eighteen (18), Block Eight (8), SLEEPY HOLLOW ADDITION, to the City of Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. is set for October 22, 2012, at nine o'clock A.M. before the Honorable Vicki Miles-LaGrange at the United States Courthouse, 200 N.W. 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #9062 The Commissioners of the Land Office, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 3” oil, gas and saltwater pipeline in the NE/4 Section 16-T8N-R4EIM, Pottawatomie County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $8,100.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be considered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our office by 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #9062”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Office, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefit the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Division of the Commissioners of the Land Office by calling (405) 5214136 or email james.spurgeon@clo.ok.gov

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Anyone having interest in a 1985 Chev G20 Vin#1GCEG25N9F7151582 Contact Bobette Sweat @ 575-499-8023. Sale Date September 14th, 2012. (Published in the Shawnee News-Star August 30th, September 6th & 13th, 2012)

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Star Security Storage 13303 HWY. 177 N. Shawnee, OK 74801 Will be holding live auction bids September 15 at 10:00 a.m. on the following abandoned self storage units

SANFORD C. COATS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY s/KAY SEWELL, BAR NUMBER: 10778 ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA 210 PARK AVENUE, SUITE 400 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 PHONE: (405) 553-8807 FAX: (405) 553-8885 E-MAIL: Kay.Sewell@usdoj.gov (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 13th, 2012)

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INVITATION TO BID EASEMENT #9061 The Commissioners of the Land Office, an agency of the State of Oklahoma, offers for sale by sealed bid, a 20 year easement for a 3” oil, gas and saltwater pipeline in the NE/4SE/4 Section 16-T8N-R4EIM, Pottawatomie County, subject to all rules and regulations of the Land Office. Appraised value is $1,200.00. Bids less than the appraised price will not be considered. Successful bidder must pay all advertising costs prior to issuance of the easement. Sealed bids must be received in our office by 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Outside of envelope must be marked “SEALED BID FOR EASEMENT #9061”. Mail to Commissioners of the Land Office, 120 N. Robinson, Suite 1000W, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Proceeds of sale benefit the school children of Oklahoma. Additional information may be obtained from the Real Estate Management Division of the Commissioners of the Land Office by calling (405) 521-4136 or email james.spurgeon@ clo.ok.gov

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 Unit #97 Tyler Gensman 104 Lone Oak Cir Shawnee, OK 74804 TV, TV stand, couch and mattress. Unit #066 1300 Skyland Yukon, OK 73990 Mattress, TV, TV stand and boxes Unit #100 1320 E. Chandler Shawnee, OK 74801 Toys, fishing poles and boxes (Published in the Shawnee News-Star September 12th & 13th, 2012)

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