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he end is here. No, not that one. I mean Harry Potter. This weekend, the final movie comes out in theaters. I have plans to drive home and watch it with my parents and brother, the same people with whom I’ve watched almost every other movie in the series. I’m still not quite sure how I feel about this. On the one hand, I can’t wait to see what I think to be one of the best books in the series brought to the big screen. I can’t wait to see the most epic scene ever, which I’ll leave at that for anyone who wants to avoid spoilers (but please, please let that scene be there, Hollywood!). On the other hand, I’m not ready for it to end, even though it really ended when the last book came out. I’m also dreading some things. Every time I see a trailer, I catch a glimpse of the characters who die, and I know I don’t want to see their deaths acted out. In fact, I’m going to move on, because I don’t even want to think about that right now. The sad thing is, despite all the emotional investment I have in this series, I’m not even one of those people who has followed it since childhood. I picked up the first book at the urging of just about everyone I know, and after one chapter, I put it down and vowed never to read it. When word got out that J.K. Rowling was going to kill off a major character in book five, I talked a friend into telling me who it was. It took a long time, and several promises that I would never read the books anyway, to get it out of her. She was a little annoyed when I started reading the series shortly afterward. I picked up the first book again, determined to see it through this time. I still hated the beginning, so I skipped ahead a chapter. (Even if I do like the series now, I never want to read the first book again.) I don’t know what got me through the beginning. It wasn’t until I was reading the fifth book that I thought, “Hey, wait a minute. I like this book, and Rowling can actually write now.” By the time the last

The heat causes a mirage at the corner of Harrison and Highland streets recently. Inset: A front end loader clears snow from the streets earlier this year. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Winter harder on humans, psychologist says Remember February? That’s when Shawnee had a foot of snow and the thermometer bottomed out at 5 degrees below zero. Schools, the courthouse and city hall were closed and people were stuck inside for days on end. Now it’s less than six months later and, oh, how things have changed. We’ve had 15 straight days with highs of 100 degrees or more and the forecast calls for the streak to continue at least 10 more days. But, if you’re sitting there sweating as you read the News-Star and think that a blizzard actually

sounds pretty good right about now, think again. For the danger and discomfort it brings, our current hot weather isn’t as harmful to our collective mental health as being pinned down by a blizzard. “We saw more of an impact on the psyche from being shut in by the cold,” Shawnee psychologist Kathy Laster said of February’s snowstorm. “We saw a lot of extreme depression and isolation. Right now, it’s kind of the opposite of seasonal

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“I don’t like the heat or the cold. But if I had to choose it would be the heat, becuase you can cool down easier than you can warm up.”

“You can always put more layers on, but you can’t always take more layers off.”

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An 18-year old contestant at the International Finals Youth Rodeo remains in critical condition after being injured Monday evening. Kelly Blanton, from Taylorsville, N.C., was taken by Medi Flight from the rodeo grounds to the intensive care unit at OU Medical Center and is currently listed in stable, but critical condition with severe back injuries. A source close to the family said that Blanton was placed on a ventilator with paralysis similar to Christopher Reeves, the star of several Superman films. The source said the worse case scenario was that Blanton could remain paralyzed and on a ventilator permanently. Blanton was injured after she was thrown from her horse while practicing in the practice arena on the rodeo grounds. Donations for the family are being accepted by the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association treasurer, Jackie Davis. They can be sent to 2827 Lake Front Drive, Belmont, NC 28012. Davis can also be contacted by phone at 980-522-1865. Blanton graduated from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C. She is the daughter of Geri Blanton and Michael Blanton. ——— Robby Short may be contacted by calling 2143934.

TRIALS

Jury suggests life terms plus 158 years for crime spree defendant By Kim Morava kimberly.morava@news-star. com

A Pottawatomie County jury has convicted a defendant charged with eight felonies relating to a crime spree that spanned two counties, recommending he serve three life sentences plus 158 years for those offenses. Formal sentencing is set for July 18. Jason Kenneth Dimaggio, 32, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts relating to the crime spree in Pottawatomie County.

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He still faces numerous charges for events alleged in Seminole County. “Jason Dimaggio left a path of destruction across two counties, but what he didn’t expect was that many of his victims would fight back,” District Attorney Richard Smothermon said following the verdict. “What this jury did today is finishing the fight for them.” Smothermon prosecuted the case while Cregg Webb served as the defense attorney. Webb said Dimaggio “was not surprised by

the verdict.” For the ladies involved in a carjacking at a Maud church during the crime spree, they are glad they won’t have to worry about Dimaggio getting out of prison, one said, adding, “He’s behind bars and won’t be able to hurt anyone else.” Jurors considered two prior felony convictions on his record when deciding the punishment phase of the trial. Dimaggio was accused in count one of robbery with a weapon, charged with

using a firearm to threaten a woman to take her van from a Maud church. Jurors recommended life. For a conspiracy charge relating to the carjacking at the Maud church, 25 years was recommended. For assault with a dangerous weapon, Dimaggio was accused of using a vehicle to strike the patrol unit of Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Palmer. The jury recommended 20 years for that offense. For eluding a police, the jury recommended three years.

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A count of conspiracy to commit a felony, for which is he was accused, along with Robert Cardenaz, of robbing Ralph’s Pharmacy in Tecumseh, jurors recommended a life sentence. For a robbery-with-aweapon charge for robbing a pharmacist at Ralph’s of narcotic pills, the jury suggested Dimaggio serve 100 years in prison. For assaulting that pharmacist, the jury agreed he should serve a life term. For TRIALS, Page 5A

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Temperature: High yesterday . . . . . . . . 103° Low yesterday . . . . . . . . . .75° Precipitation: Shawnee through 7 pm yesterday as recorded by Oklahoma Mesonet.

24 hrs ending at 7 p.m. . . 0.00 Month to date . . . . . . . . . 0.51 Normal month to date . . . 1.30 Deficit for the month . . . . 0.79 Year to date. . . . . . . . . . 10.88 Normal year to date . . . .22.17 Deficit for the year . . . . .11.29 Dewpoint: 67° at 7:10 p.m.

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A friend of theirs, Philip Durbin, also from Benton and whose daughter Shelby is competing in the breakaway roping this week, talked about the intense heat from this past weekend. “The first day we arrived, Friday, wasn’t so bad. But on Saturday I counted at least 15 people working on their air conditioners.”

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about the same in his home state as in Shawnee this week, though not quite as hot. His mother Ronda agrees with her son about the rodeo here. “It’s a great rodeo and everyone is so nice, helpful and it’s fun.” Lane will go on to compete in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyo., next week, after the IFYR.

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For an 18-year-old youth from Benton, Ark., he is looking for his first payoff in the International Finals Youth Rodeo. Lane DePriest, 18, just graduated from high school and is headed to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Ark., this fall.

This is the third consecutive year for DePriest to compete in the team roping and his partner is Jace Woods, from Conway, Ark. He says he’s returned for his third year because “it’s fun, really a good rodeo, and it pays well.” DePriest said it’s about a five-hour drive to Shawnee from Benton, and pointed out the weather has been

will share the $25,277 grant, with SPD receiving $12,489.85 and the sheriff’s office getting $12,787.15. SPD has requested funding for 13 new taser weapons and cartridges, while

the sheriff’s office seeks funding for a newer patrol vehicle. In the past, grants such as this have provided items such as search and rescue equipment for police boats

at the Shawnee Twin Lakes; investigative equipment for the Sheriff’s Office; tactical equipment the agencies share; rifles, pistols, radars, road spikes and electronic ticket devices.

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Relative Humidity: 49% at 7:10 p.m.

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Sunrise today ................6:23 a.m. Sunset tonight ...............8:44 p.m. Moonrise today .............8:20 p.m. Mooonset today ............5:44 a.m.

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Weather History The mid-Atlantic was in the middle of a monsoonlike storm July 14, 1975. Some areas in eastern Maryland had 7 inches of rain. By the end of the storm, parts of northern New Jersey received up to 34 inches.

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Happenings July-August â€™11

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July 14

July 14-15

The Salvation Army Womenâ€™s Auxiliary

International Finals Youth Rodeo

Annual Bean Supper

Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center Shawnee Masonic Lodge 555 Breakfast every third Saturday

Open to the public

Liberty Creek bluegrass group concert

to raise funds for â€œBack to School Basicsâ€?

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Pottowatomie Republican meeting

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Legacy Park Community Room

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$5 donations

6:30 p.m., council chambers City Hall

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

$5 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under,

7 a.m to 10 a.m.

Shawnee Library

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July 18 Shawnee City Commission

Canines & Cowboys Gala fundraiser for Canine Companions for Independence

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July 29-30

Greater Shawnee Chamber

Shawnee High School Class of 1966 reunion

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July 16 Shawnee High School Alumni Museum open from 9 to 11 a.m., 326 N. Union.

every second Friday and fourth Saturday ofeach month.

9 a.m., Chamber Board

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Conference Room

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July 23

Coordinated by Red Earth Champions 6 p.m. Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center August 22

July 30

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Woodmen of the World, Lodge 68

e-Waste Recycling Event from at Direct Colors, Inc., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown. August 20

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Cowgirl making third IFYR appearance

Chandlerâ€™s two-stepping bull rider

By Kim Morava kimberly.morava@news-star. com

Chelsea Jernigan of Tecumseh is busy at this yearâ€™s International Finals Youth Rodeo â€” competing in barrel racing and pole bending â€” and volunteering in the campgrounds. Jernigan, 17, will be a senior at Tecumseh High School this fall. This week, sheâ€™ll be riding a nurse named Smash when barrel racing, she said, and will rely on another horse, Cricket, for the pole bending event. Jernigan has been rid-

ing horses since age 3, and her sister, Danielle Jernigan, and cousins, have competed at the IFYR in previous years. This is her third year in the IFYR and Jernigan hopes for better luck. Last year, she said she fell off her horse in the poles competition. This year, her goal is â€œto have a good attitude, no matter what.â€? For Jernigan, she enjoys meeting people at the IFYR, and said this is, â€œThe best week of the summer.â€? Preparing for her events is about getting her horses ready, she said, and taking some quiet time to think about her ride. While she hopes to continue participating in rodeos through college, Jernigan has plans of becoming a neonatal nurse or registered nurse. She is the daughter of Cara and Alan Baxter of Tecumseh.

By Robby Short robby.short@news-star.com

Ryan â€œSkidâ€? Mileham is more than a bull rider from Chandler, Mileham is also quite the dancer. â€œI got the nickname during a dance after the state final in 2009,â€? Mielham said. â€œI danced every dance, and I guess at one point I was came around the corner and another bull rider called me skid, and it stuck.â€? Mileham, recently graduated from Chandler High School and will participate in his last International Finals Youth Rodeo. â€œI started riding bulls at 13,â€? Mileham said. â€œBefore that I rode sheep and calves as early as age 4.â€? Mileham said he would like to join the pro rodeo circuit after he graduates

from Connors State College. â€œIts always been in me,â€? Mileham said. â€œI would always try to ride the dog or anything I could climb on to.â€? Mileham said he would cherish his time spent at the IFYR. â€œYou have to stay humble,â€? Mileham said. â€œFor me that means keeping my faith in God and staying close to my family.â€? Mileham said his rodeo idol was Jim Shoulders. â€œI always say W.W.J.S.D., what would Jim Shoulders do,â€? Milehams said. â€œI always think itâ€™s cool to see riders in the old pictures riding places where Iâ€™ve rode.â€? When not riding bulls, Mileham likes to fish, ride horses and work on a ranch. Mileham said he has suffered several injuries riding bulls, from torn ligaments in his neck to a broken leg. â€œI always come back,â€?

Bull rider Jimmie Ryan Mileham from Chandler competes in IFYR Wednesday morning. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Mileham said. â€œThere is a hunger for it. When I was laid up with a broken leg, I would watch bull riding on television and I started

to get the hunger.â€? â€”â€”â€” Robby Short may be contacted by calling 2143934.

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Sharon Scroggins volunteers during IFYR By Chelsey Kraft chelsey.kraft@news-star.com

Volunteers are vital to the success of the International Finals Youth Rodeo, and Sharon Scroggins of Prague is offering her time to the rodeo for the third year. Scroggins said she volunteered the first two years of the rodeo by helping with contestant check-in, and this is the first year she has helped out since then. So far for this yearâ€™s rodeo, Scroggins has worked check-in as well as helped at the camping area, where contestants are given stickers for their vehicles and trailers, tag numbers are taken and the contestants are given information as to where their camping sites are. Scroggins said she wanted to volunteer again because of the enjoyment of working with people, especially the contestants. â€œThe kids are fantastic and super nice. They have very good manners, are very respecting and considerate and are just very good kids,â€? Scroggins said.

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Billy ‘Bill’ Ray Johnson

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73 Billy “Bill” Ray Johnson left this earth July 12, 2011, to join family and friends in heaven. Bill was born Dec. 1, 1937, in Shawnee to William Burnice and Margrette Johnson. He attended school in Shawnee, where he met his wife Edith (Rackley). They were married in Durant on Feb. 11, 1956. They shared 55 blissful years together. He was the owner of Bill Johnson General Contracting for more than 30 years, specialized in remodeling, repairing, and reviving of historic homes. He was also a master carpenter and loved making furniture and toys. But his biggest love was his family and friends spending time together outside around a campfire. Bill was a big family man and loved playing with his grandchildren and spoiling them all. Ohter passions were hunting and classic cars. He is leaving behind his wife, Edith, of the home; daughter, Jeannie and Paul Casey of Brentwood, Tenn.; daughter, Debbie and Mike James of Shawnee; god daughter,, Christi Koches of Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Julie and Ronny Merrick of McLoud, Jeffrey and Chelsea James of Garland, Texas, Jenessa Casey of Brentwood and Austin Casey of Brentwood; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Brynleigh Merrick and Jacob James; sister, Patricia Ward of Shawnee; and numerous family and friends. He will be joining in heaven his parents, William Burnice and Margrette Johnson, his brother, Larry David Johnson, great-grandson, Wyatt Conway Merrick, and many more family members. Bill loved life and didn’t want anyone to mourn, so the family will be having a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m., Monday, July 18, at Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church with Bill’s nephew Kelly Rose officiating. Come with wonderful stories to share.

Curtis ‘Chip’ Eugene Brown Jr. 49, of Meeker Curtis “Chip” Eugene Brown Jr. was born Feb. 1, 1962, in Tucumcari, N.M., and following a short illness, departed this life Monday, July 11, 2011, in Oklahoma City at the age of 49. Chip, the son of Curtis Eugene Brown Sr. and Gayle (Elliott) McSpadden, was a resident of Meeker. He graduated from Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, N.M., with the class of 1980. Chip moved from New Mexico to Meeker in 2000 and worked at Wolverine in Shawnee. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He especially loved all his family. His father, sister, and maternal and paternal grandparents preceded Chip in death. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Gayle and Corry B. McSpadden of Meeker; step-brother, Corry Bryan McSpadden and his wife, Sarah, of Pearland, Texas; step-sister, Marlo Ellen Richey and her husband, Casey, of Council Bluff, Iowa; cousin, Telisa Gray of Tucumcari; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A graveside memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. A guestbook is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

Harold Henr y Fox 45, of Shawnee Harold Henry Fox, 45, of Shawnee, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Shawnee. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011, at North Rock Creek Assembly of God Church, Garrets Lake Road, Shawnee.

Bobby J. Moore 73, of Tecumseh Bobby J. Moore, 73, of Tecumseh, died Monday, July 11, 2011, in Tecumseh. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tony Peak officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. To share memories, or to sign the guestbook online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.

Harold V. Miller 78, of Shawnee Harold V. Miller, 78, of Shawnee, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Midwest City. Memorial services are at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online, go to www.walkerfuneral. com.

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Sylvia Bivens packed up her traveling shoes and made her last trip from an earthly home to eternity Sunday, July 10, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will at 11 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2011, at Graceway Church in Arlington. Viewing is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at Golden Gate Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Contestants compete at IFYR By Chelsey Kraft chelsey.kraft@news-star.com

Jacey Schlegel Burns, Colo. Jacey Schlegel of Burns, Colo., is competing in her first ever IFYR. The 15 year old has been a part of the rodeo world since she was five years old, and she said she enjoys getting to see her friends at competitions. She competes in pole bending and breakaway roping. Schlegel’s mother Sherri said her oldest son also competed in the IFYR, making this the eighth year they have made the trip to Shawnee. She said her and her family make the 17hour drive because of the quality of the competition present. “It is a good rodeo with the best of the best,” Sherri Schlegel said. She said the IFYR is also great because it gives the kids who do not have a great state finals and then do not get a chance to go to the National rodeo another quality rodeo at which to compete. Jake Trujillo Los Alamos, N.M. Coming from a rodeo family, Jake Trujillo, 16 year old from Los Alamos, N.M., has always been around the rodeo atmosphere. Now, he is competing at the IFYR for the second year. “It is a really good rodeo. We like coming here and there is good competition. We are going to Gillette, Wyo., [for the National High School Rodeo] next week, so we decided to make stop here on the way,” Trujillo said. He participates in steer wrestling and team roping, and his roping partner is Kenzie Pyatt of Alamogordo, N.M. Trujillo’s dad Patrick, who competed in rodeos himself in the past, said his son has been active in rodeos for the last four or five years. He estimates the family travels to 20 to 30 rodeos a year as well as to jackpots and roping competitions, making them present at some sort of competition nearly every weekend of the year. While this is a lot of time spent on the road, Patrick said it is worth it. “We enjoy it. We wouldn’t do it any other way,” Patrick said. Justin Goodman Chipley, Fla. and Caleb Buchanan High Springs, Fla. A two-day, 1,100 mile drive brought 18-year-old Justin Goodman of Chipley, Fla. to Shawnee for the IFYR. Goodman is competing in the IFYR for his second time, having also doing so during his freshman year of high school. Goodman is participating in bull riding, an event in which he is in his 10th

year of competition. He said he enjoys the fun of being at the IFYR. “I am a pretty competitive person, and especially coming here, there are a lot of people,” Goodman said. “Some of our friends are also here.” One of the people who traveled from Florida with Goodman was 18-year-old Caleb Buchanan of High Springs, Fla. He has been competing in rodeos since the 6th grade, and for his first-ever IFYR he is participating in steer wrestling. Buchanan said he enjoys competing because of “the adrenaline and the winning.” After the IFYR is complete, Goodman and Buchanan are headed to Gillette, Wyo. for the National High School Rodeo, adding about another day and a half to their trip. Douglas Rich Herrick, Ill. When he was in kindergarten, Douglas Rich began competing in rodeos. Now, the 16-year-old from Herrick, Ill. is competing in the IFYR for the second straight year. Rich’s events include calf roping and team roping. His team roping partner is Brandon Barringer from Mulberry Grove, Ill. Rich said he decided to make the nine-hour drive from his hometown for Shawnee because of the quality of the IFYR. “It is a good youth rodeo. It has a lot of kids and competition,” Rich said. Bryce Barney Carthage, Texas “If we could go to one rodeo a year, it would be Shawnee.” Those are the words of the father of Bryce Barney, the 2010 All-Around Cowboy at the IFYR. Now, Barney of Carthage, Texas is back in Shawnee, hoping to defend his title, although winning last year surprised him. “To tell you the truth, I was kind of shocked. I didn’t even know that I was in the running for the all around until I was about to ride in the box, and I hear the guy over the announcement say, ‘This cowboy’s 40 dollars behind being the all-around champ.’ I was kind of shocked because I didn’t even know it,” Barney said. Despite the initial shock, Barney said he was excited when it was announced after the rodeo that he had claimed the all-around title, mainly because of the quality of competition present. “If you win here, it is safe to say that you have beat the best kids across the United States, and this is the best paying youth rodeo in the entire world,” Barney said. This 18-year-old cowboy has been competing in rodeos since he can remember.

Sabrina Walker participates in goat tying at the IFYR Wednesday. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

“My favorite part is winning,” Barney said with a smile. “I like everything. I just like the atmosphere of rodeo.” Barney is in his fourth year at the IFYR, and his events are tie down calf roping, team roping and steer wrestling. He recently graduated from high school and is headed to Penola Junior College, located in his hometown, in the fall. He plans to major in Agricultural business and hopes to make the National Finals Rodeo after he earns his college degree. Some contestants will head to Gillette, Wyo. for the National High School Finals Rodeo following the IFYR, but Barney will not be due to a disappointing moment at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals Rodeo. Barney said that some states have high school rodeos all year, contestants accumulate points and then at the end of the year, the top four contestants qualify for nationals. However, Texas is not like that. The state is separated into 10 regions, and contestants participate in rodeos within their region for the year to qualify for state. At state, participants can carry in up to ten points from an event, and Barney said he did that in calf roping. He placed in both rounds of the event and said all he needed to do in the short round was tie down his calf. “Instead I did something a little risky and tried to win the round, which I would have, I was 7.5 [seconds], wrapping a hooey on my calf. She gets up with no time, and that means you’ve worked all year for nothing,” Barney

said. Professional team roper Patrick Smith is someone Barney names as a role model because Smith puts his family before rodeo and is also a good Christian man, which is an aspect of life that Barney finds to be important. “You have to put God first in your life,” Barney said. “Without him, I wouldn’t be anywhere.” Sandra Nelson Vendor Ocala, Fla. For the second straight year, Sandra Nelson drove over 1,100 miles from Ocala, Fla. to Shawnee to be at vendor at the IFYR. Sandra and her husband have a business called Spirit of the West for which they hand make all of the items. Some of the items they sell include Western decor, buckle trophy cases, mirrors, rockers and children’s desks. The business began five years ago after Nelson said she got bored of going to roping competitions with her son and husband. To combat this, she began making frames for the ropers to put their pictures in, and her craft creations expanded from there. “We have all your Western decor needs,” Nelson said. The friendliness of those involved with the IFYR is what made Nelson decide to make the trip from Florida again this year. “The staff and volunteers are fantastic people. They are all very polite and very nice,” Nelson said, adding that she wanted to give a special thanks to Stephanie Meiler and Mike Jackson, who are two vital people in organizing the IFYR, for being “fantastic” and so willing to help the vendors.

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July 14 The Individual Artists of Oklahoma will sponsor an open mike poetry reading on 14 July at 7PM at Benedict Street Marketplace. The feature reader will be MWC poet Carol Hamilton, twice winner of the Poetry Division of Oklahoma Book Award

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Jackie Dube Jatzlau, left, a three-time International Finals Youth Rodeo AllAround Cowgirl, is presented with a proclomation by Shawnee Mayor Linda Peterson Wednesday night at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center as she is inducted into the IFYR Hall of Fame. JASON SMITH STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jatzlau inducted to Hall of Fame By Chelsey Kraft chelsey.kraft@news-star.com

Last night, a fifth member was inducted into the International Finals Youth Rodeo Hall of Fame. Jackie Dube Jatzlau, of Giddings, Texas, won three all-around titles at the IFYR in 1995, 1996 and 1998. Jatzlau called the 1995 victory in her freshman year of high school one of the â€œbiggestâ€? wins of the beginning of her career. She also won three individual event championships in her four years of competition: pole bending in 1995, breakaway roping in 1996 and barrel racing in 1998. She made the short go in goat tying twice. â€œMost people know me as a famous barrel racer, but I think this is a true testament to the way I was raised and how much

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possession of a controlled substance, they suggested 10 years. The jury deliberated about an hour to return the guilty verdicts, then nearly two hours for the punishment phase. As the deputy court clerk read the juryâ€™s decisions, Dimaggio had little reaction. The jury, comprised of 10 women and two men, quietly exited the courtroom; the trial was held before Associate District Judge John Gardner. Dimaggio remains jailed at the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center until his formal sentencing next week. In addition to this case, Dimaggio still faces several felony counts in Seminole County, where the crime spree allegedly began with a shooting and carjacking incident in Konawa. Cardenaz, the second de-

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affective disorder. At least thereâ€™s light.â€? Hot weather carries the physical risks of heat stroke, dehydration and severe sunburn to equal cold weatherâ€™s hypothermia and frostbite, but the mental effects arenâ€™t quite as severe. â€œOne of the big effects of extreme heat is increased irritability in people, making tempers have a shorter fuse,â€? Laster said. â€œPeople tend to have a lower frustration level. And itâ€™s just an energy drain â€“ people complain of being tired. Normal activities and things you like to do can be affected and stymied.â€? So far, the drain on the publicâ€™s energy has given a break to Shawnee Police,

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book came out, I was attending the midnight release party in costume. (As a Slytherin, not because I like the bad guys â€” because I donâ€™t â€” but because I felt like Rowling gave them a bad rap in the books.) Itâ€™s funny. Even though

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work my parents and I did because I was good at everything,â€? Jatzlau said. Present at the ceremony with Jatzlau were her mother, husband and inlaws because she said it is still a family affair for them. During the ceremony, Jatzlau shed some tears. â€œI should have worn run-proof mascara. I am pregnant and emotional I guess, but I am very honored to be here,â€? Jatzlau said, who is expecting her first son in September. Jatzlau donated one of her all-around saddles to the hall of fame. A reception for Jatzlau followed by the induction ceremony as well as another ceremony in the arena. Monty Stueve, one of the IFYR announcers, lead the first ceremony. IFYR

announcer Tim Fuller conducted the second one in the arena. Stueve said Jatzlau is the winningest competitor ever at the IFYR. Shawnee Mayor Linda Peterson read a City of Shawnee proclamation for Jatzlau and said it was an honor to do so for â€œan inductee that really epitomizes the characteristic of this rodeo.â€? Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kris Steele read a citation from the state of Oklahoma. He congratulated Jatzlau on her induction into the hall of fame, especially for being the first female inductee. Other members of the IFYR Hall of Fame are competitors Mike Outhier, Jet McCoy and Cord McCoy, and the late Mark McGee, who was the â€œVoice of the IFYRâ€? for 16 years.

fendant also charged with numerous felonies in this crime spree, also has pending cases in both counties; his next court appearance in Pottawatomie County is scheduled Aug. 2. In other jury trial action: â€˘ A jury acquitted a Prague man standing trial on a first-degree rape charge. District Judge John Canavan presided over the trial of Deante Thornton, 26, Prague. That case was filed in 2009. The jury found Thorton not guilty and he was released. â€˘ A civil case also was settled this jury term. A condemnation suit, filed in December 2009, involved the city of Shawnee as the plaintiff against Shawnee Animal Hospital, Inc. The case involved roadway and construction area easement for the Kickapoo widening project. The suit shows that prior to attempting to acquire the easement through emi-

nent domain, the city tried to purchase the easement for market value. In that case, the jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon, ruling in favor of the defendant and granting Shawnee Animal Hospital $30,000. That trial was held before District Judge Cindy Ferrell Ashwood from Lincoln County. Other jury trials could start this term, but one that was scheduled this week has been removed from the docket. Jerry Edward Daubert, 44, who is accused of two counts of shooting with intent to kill, waived his right to a jury trial Wednesday afternoon, so a non-jury trial will be scheduled in that case. Daubert is accused of using a Remington 700 .270 caliber rifle to shoot at his ex-wife and her friend who were in a minivan March 29 at the Pecan Valley mobile home park, located on U.S. 177 in Tecumseh.

whose evening shift officers have actually reported a drop off in calls from 3 to 5 p.m., typically the hottest hours of the day. â€œPeople just arenâ€™t moving during those hours and thatâ€™s a good thing,â€? said Chief Russell Frantz. Dispatchers have received a few more medical-related calls in this heat, Frantz said, but few other police-related calls have been attributed to hot weather. â€œFortunately, at this point, it hasnâ€™t flared up yet,â€? he said. â€œIâ€™m kind of surprised â€“ the heat usually brings that out.â€? Frantz said activity at Shawneeâ€™s Twin Lakes has increased during this heat wave, but only minor incidents have been reported by the lake patrol. Robert Knight, clinical operations manager with

REACT EMS, said medics have seen a few more instances of heat exhaustion, but this heat also causes problems for those with precursor medical conditions, such as diabetics or those taking blood thinners. Knight said it is critical for people who will be going outside to take precautions, such as drinking plenty of fluids before going outdoors. â€”â€”â€” Kim Morava and Brian Blansett contributed to this report.

I didnâ€™t start reading the series until I was an adult, and even though the books donâ€™t make my list of favorites, somehow Harry Potter has wormed its way into my heart. For the girl who once refused to read about the boy wizard, this is going to be a very bittersweet ending. â€”â€”â€” Tina Bridenstine is a page designer for The Shawnee News-Star.

Pottawatomie County sheriffâ€™s deputies are investigating two separate incidents that occurred about the same time late Tuesday night â€” a stabbing between two siblings and a mobile methamphetamine lab found in a pickup. Sheriff Mike Booth said the stabbing incident occurred in the Tribbey area. A brother and sister, who have homes about 50 feet apart on the same property, were involved in that altercation, he said. Booth said Abraham Cossey, 45, went over to the home of his sister, Cheryl Bass, 54. From preliminary reports, Booth said the brother and the

sisterâ€™s boyfriend initially had an altercation, but the situation turned in a mutual combat incident between the brother and sister, with both suffering stab wounds. Booth said Cossey suffered a severe wound between his shoulder blades and was taken by Medi Flight to OU Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries and released. Bass went by REACT EMS to Unity Health Center, where she was also treated for stab wounds, then released, he said. The case remains under investigation and no arrests have been made. While deputies were en route to this call in the Tribbey area, one deputy taking a shortcut route came upon a suspicious

vehicle north of Rattlesnake Hill Road on Stevens Road, Booth said. When he pulled up to the vehicle, two males and one female took off running, Booth said. Deputy Jason Holasek, who had no backup at the time, took the woman into custody, Booth said, while the two men fled into the woods. Booth said a mobile methamphetamine lab was found in the back of the pickup, so the District Attorneyâ€™s drug task force was called to the scene for clean up. A manhunt began for the two men in the woods, Booth said, with McLoud police assisting with a search dog. Neither were found, he said. Both cases remain under investigation.

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GOP scraps Share of children in U.S. hits record low hearing on ﬁnancial inquiry panel WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans were poised Wednesday to bash a Democratic-run commission that investigated the financial meltdown, when Democrats counterpunched with a report that sharply criticized two GOP commission members. Then the hearing was postponed — indefinitely. A Republican spokesman for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wouldn’t acknowledge the two developments were connected. “The hearing was postponed to allow for additional review and analysis of material,” said spokesman Jeffrey Solsby. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., scheduled the hearing to focus on the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission’s “inability to reach consensus, its waste of taxpayer funds, and its failure to contribute in a meaningful way” to the debate over financial regulation. The report issued by top committee Democrat Elijah Cummings said the two Republicans, Peter Wallison and Bill Thomas, leaked sensitive information to people outside the commission. It also said Wallison was primarily interested in undermining the Dodd-Frank law, which overhauled regulation of the financial industry with the most changes since the Great Depression. Wallison and Thomas were not immediately available for comment. Wallision was White House counsel and a Treasury Department official under President Ronald Reagan. Thomas formerly was chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. The commission majority reported last January that the economic disaster was avoidable, and was caused by corporate mismanagement, risk-taking on Wall Street and government regulatory failures. However, only the six Democrats on the 10-member panel approved the findings. Wallison said the housing crisis was the main cause of the meltdown. “Internal commission documents indicate that commissioner Wallison violated the commission’s ethics provisions by leaking confidential information” on several occasions to a scholar at the conservative American Enterprise Institute, the Democratic report said. It added that In response to one of these violations, the commission general counsel said the leak violated the panel’s ethics guidelines and also a confidentiality agreement with the Federal Reserve. The report said one example of Wallison’s focus on the DoddFrank law came on Nov. 3, 2010, the day after Republicans regained control of the House. He emailed another Republican commissioner, “It’s very important, I think, that what we say in our separate statements not undermine the ability of the new House GOP to modify or repeal Dodd-Frank.” In his dissenting views in January, Wallision wrote, “The Dodd-Frank Act was legislative overreach and unnecessary.” He added: “The appropriate policy choice was to reduce or eliminate the government’s involvement in the residential mortgage markets, not to impose significant new regulation on the financial system.” In Thomas’ case, the Democrats said, “Internal commission documents raise questions about the extent to which Vice Chairman Thomas and his commission staff were providing information to, and receiving information from, a CEO of a political consulting firm who is also employed by the vice chairman’s law firm.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Children now make up less of America’s population than ever before, even with a boost from immigrant families. And when this generation grows up, it will become a shrinking work force that will have to support the nation’s expanding elderly population — even as the government strains to cut spending for health care, pensions and much else. The latest 2010 census data show that children of immigrants make up one in four people under 18 and are now the fastest-growing segment of the nation’s youth, an indication that both legal and illegal immigrants as well as minority births are lifting the nation’s population. Currently, the share of children in the U.S. is 24 percent, falling below the previous low of 26 percent of 1990. The share is projected to slip further, to 23 percent by 2050, even as the percentage of people 65 and older is expected to jump from 13 percent today to roughly 20 percent by 2050 due to the aging of baby boomers and beyond. In 1900, the share of children reached as high as 40 percent, compared to a much smaller 4 percent share for seniors 65 and older. The percentage of children in subsequent decades held above 30 percent until 1980, when it fell to 28 percent amid declining birth rates, mostly among whites. “There are important implications for the future of the U.S. because the increasing costs of providing for an older population may reduce the public resources that go to children,” said William P. O’Hare, a senior consultant with the Baltimorebased Annie E. Casey Foundation, a children’s advocacy group. Pointing to signs that many children are already struggling, O’Hare added: “These raise urgent questions about whether today’s children will have the resources they need to help care

for America’s growing elderly population.” The numbers are largely based on an analysis by the Population Reference Bureau, a nonprofit research group in Washington that studies global and U.S. trends. In some cases, the data were supplemented with additional census projections on U.S. growth from 2010-2050 as well as figures compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count project. Nationwide, the number of children has grown by 1.9 million, or 2.6 percent, since 2000. That represents a drop-off from the previous decade, when even higher rates of immigration by Latinos — who are more likely than some other ethnic groups to have large families — helped increase the number of children by 8.7 million, or 13.7 percent. Percentages aside, 23 states and the District of Columbia had declines in their numbers of children in the century’s first decade, with Michigan, Rhode Island, Vermont and D.C. seeing some of the biggest drops. On the other hand, states with some of the biggest increases — Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas — also ranked in the bottom one-third of states in terms of child well-being as measured by the Kids Count project. The project calculated child well-being based on levels of poverty, single-parent families, unemployment, high-school dropouts and other factors. The slowing population growth in the U.S. mirrors to a lesser extent the situation in other developed nations, including Russia, Japan and France which are seeing reduced growth or population losses due to declining birth rates and limited immigration. The combined population of more-developed countries other than the U.S. is projected to decline beginning in 2016, raising the prospect of prolonged budget crises as the number of working-age citizens diminish, pension costs rise and tax rev-

enues fall. Japan, France, Germany and Canada each have lower shares of children under age 15, ranging between 13 percent in Japan and 17 percent in Canada, while nations in Africa and the Middle East have some of the largest shares, including 50 percent in Niger and 46 percent in Afghanistan, according to figures from the United Nations Population Division. In the U.S., the share of children under 15 is 20 percent. Depending on future rates of immigration, the U.S. population is estimated to continue growing through at least 2050. In a hypothetical situation in which all immigration — both legal and illegal — immediately stopped, the U.S. could lose population beginning in 2048, according to the latest census projections. Since 2000, the increase for children in the U.S. — 1.9 million — has been due to racial and ethnic minorities. Currently, 54 percent of the nation’s children are non-Hispanic white, compared to 23 percent Hispanic, 14 percent black, and 4 percent Asian. Over the past decade, the number of non-Hispanic white children declined 10 percent to 39.7 million, while the number of minority children rose 22 percent to 34.5 million. Hispanics, as well as Asians, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and multiracial children represented all of the growth. The number of black and American Indian children declined. In nearly one of five U.S. counties, minority children already outnumber white children. “The ‘minority youth bulge’ is being driven primarily by children in immigrant families,” said Mark Mather, associate vice president of the Population Reference Bureau who co-wrote a report released Tuesday on the subject. “They are transforming America’s schools, and in a generation they will transform the racial-ethnic composition of the U.S. work force.”

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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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Public does not understand new law Dear Editor, According to a recent writer, my claims regarding Obamacare are biased because of the resource I used for my letter. I was really surprised to read that Forbes Magazine, owned by Steve Forbes, a former Republican presidential candidate, has evidently employed a liberal commentator. Their website touts they are the “Home Page for the World’s Business Leaders.” I actually try to read multiple resources, but being human I am sure I often glean from those resources reinforcement for my own world view.

My recent critic claims there was false information in my article, but all my article said is there were many families who were using the changes to the healthcare laws to insure their adult children up to age 26. I dare say that since that is what the law allows, that is, true and common sense tells me families who are doing that think it is a good idea. It’s also true this age group rarely uses the insurance so they are welcome by most insurance companies. Regressives always try to instill doubt regardless of the subject. We were plagued with this effective tactic for years when the tobacco companies fought the regulation of their deadly product. As stated by my critic, Rasmussen does have the most

current poll and they did find 53 percent want the law repealed and 40 percent don’t, plus 7 percent don’t care. I personally believe that is because the American public does not really understand the new law and it’s benefits. Visit www. healthcare.gov/law/timeline/ index to check out the actual benefits and dates they will be implemented. It appears to me from reading this government website, the real goal is to make the same kind of insurance and rates available to Congress and federal employees, also available to everyone else. Why anyone would oppose that is beyond me. Jo Davis Shawnee

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Widowed mom’s ugly behavior is sign that she needs help DEAR ABBY: I agree with your advice to “Driven Away in Georgia” (May 26), whose widowed mother has become so bitter, all eight of her children avoid her. As a clinical neuropsychologist who works with people with dementia and other aging-related problems, I’d like to share my thoughts. When a spouse dies, previously undetected earlystage dementia can become apparent to others. If the surviving spouse had preexisting cognitive deficits, they may have been concealed by the competency of the other spouse. After the spouse dies, the structure and functional support once provided is suddenly removed. Symptoms then become apparent to

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family members. Another diagnostic option might be depression, which can often resemble dementia in elderly people. There are medications that can help manage and even slow down the progression of dementia, and early intervention may partially stabilize her at a higher level of functioning. You were right to recommend

that family members become more involved rather than back away since this woman clearly needs either psychiatric or neurological intervention, or both. Thank you for shedding light on a very common problem that can touch any family. – RICHARD FULBRIGHT, Ph.D., DALLAS DEAR DR. FULBRIGHT: Thank you for sharing your expertise and raising awareness for those with family members who are also struggling with similar issues. Read on: DEAR ABBY: In addition to concerns about dementia, the mother may be overwhelmed with living life as a widow. The eight surviving children

should try to arrange for part-time hired help for her household chores that build up. If Mom is living on limited income, she may be crushed with financial stress. Perhaps it’s time for her to downsize to a more manageable home. Instead of avoiding her, these “kids” need to find out exactly what problems are overwhelming their mother and get her help. – CONCERNED SON IN LAUREL, MD. DEAR ABBY: “Driven” and her siblings could offer more by getting together, taking potluck dishes and meeting at Mom’s house over a weekend to split up her chore list. My own mom would say, “Many hands make labor light” – and

laughter makes the time pass quickly. If they can do this two or three times a year, Mom might feel more secure and relaxed. Her children also should take turns taking Mom out to dinner and a movie once a month. It will give her something to look forward to. When you lose someone who was involved in your daily life, it gets lonely. A tip to the kids: Imagine yourselves in your mom’s shoes instead of thinking about how much you have to do. Even a person with dementia, if this is the case, can be happy with the right help. – NANCY IN PAYSON, ARIZ. DEAR ABBY: If each child contributed a small amount of money each

month, they could hire a handyman to take care of the various projects Mom needs to be done. A cleaning person is also an option. Aging parents can be a challenge, but pulling away and spending less time with them will only lead to regrets later. – LAUREN, SAN DIEGO DEAR ABBY: Anytime our family got together, or my folks were having special guests over, my mom would ask me to clean her house. I resented it, figuring since I could clean my home, Mom could clean hers. Mom passed more than a year ago, and I’d give ANYTHING to be able to clean house for her again. – BILL IN TRASKWOOD, ARK.

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Rainbolt, Bancﬁrst to be honored at IFYR IFYR and BancFirst will be honoring Gene Rainbolt today at the Conference Center of the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. IFYR is honoring BancFirst and Gene Rainbolt for his lifetime contributions in making Shawnee a better place to live, work or play. H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt grew up in Norman, where he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with both a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in finance. He served in the U.S. Army and received a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal during the Korean War. Rainbolt began his banking career in 1967 when he was named president of Federal National Bank in Shawnee. In 1974, Gene was named Chairman of the Board. During this time, the bank’s assets had more than doubled, and in 1972, Rainbolt began buying banks eventually creating BancFirst. Rainbolt’s honors include: Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee (1999); Living Treasure Award, Oklahoma Health Center (2001); Lifetime Achievement Award, Leadership Oklahoma (2002); Distinguished Service Award, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (2003); Friend of Medicine Award,

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University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association (2008); and Governor’s Arts Award (2008). Through a lifetime of state and national achievements and recognitions, Gene is prouder of none more than his two children, David Rainbolt and Dr. Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes and his seven grandchildren. BancFirst is a sponsor of the 2011 IFYR With banking roots planted more than 100 years ago. Going back to the 1889 Land Run, BancFirst’s roots run deep throughout our Oklahoma soil.

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Source of pills taken by Box unknown OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — El Reno police say they’re still trying to determine where a University of Oklahoma linebacker who died after ingesting prescription medication got the pills. Police Chief Ken Brown says investigators have determined that the medication found in Box’s system hadn’t been prescribed. Brown didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment Wednesday. A friend found Austin Box unresponsive in the friend’s El Reno home and called authorities May 19. The friend told a dispatcher Box wasn’t breathing, that Box had been taking pain pills, and later told a police ofﬁcer “he believed he had overdosed.” A state Medical Examiner’s autopsy found the painkillers oxymorphone, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone and oxycodone in Box’s system, along with the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam. Box had an enlarged heart and a chronic pain history.

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First-round payouts top $40,000 First-round payouts to this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo contestants topped $40,000, and a Colorado cowgirl earned more than $1,500 for her first-round efforts. Sarah Walker of Keenesburg, Colo., earned $1,518.23 for her firstround time of 2.2 seconds in the breakaway roping competition. Alexis Allen of Alva and

Allison Danley of Graham, Texas, each earned $1,221.19 after tying for second in the first round of breakaway roping at 2.3 seconds, and a twoway first-round tie of 2.4 seconds earned Katie Wojciechowski of Tarpley, Texas, and Jacey Moreland of Amsterdam, Mo., a total of $825.13 apiece. Breakaway ropers Shania Johnston of Red Owl,

S.D., and Deven Riggins of Weatherford, Texas, each netted $429.07. Johnston also collected $1,059.84 with her second-place first-round goat tying time of 7.7 seconds. Shay Spitz of Lamar, Colo., with a first-round time of 16.466 seconds in the barrel racing event, earned just over $1,460. J’Nae Sullivan of Maysville had the second-best first-

round time in the barrels and collected more than $1,260, and Catoosa cowgirl Kynder Starr earned just over $1,070 with her third-best first-round time of 16.634 seconds. Five other barrel racers earned first-round money, including Leedey’s Kyra Stierwalt ($507.84). Skylar Ragan of Pattonville, Texas, topped the first round in pole bending

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki picked up a pair of trophies, including male athlete of the year, and his Dallas Mavericks were chosen as the best team Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards. Nowitzki also won as best NBA player during ESPN’s live telecast from the Nokia Theatre. Rick Carlisle was named best coach for leading the Mavericks to the NBA championship. Nowitzki, who was the MVP of the NBA finals, is the first NBA player to be named top male athlete since Michael Jordan in 1993. Also nominated for the award were Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and tennis star Rafael Nadal, who each won awards in other categories. Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn won female athlete of the year for the second year in a row. She is the first female to win the honor consecutive times since Annika Sorenstam in 2005-06. Vonn won in a group that included Maya Moore, Lauren Jackson and Kelly Clark. Saturday Night Live comedian Seth Myers hosted the show for a second straight year. He opened the telecast by joking about the NFL and NBA lockouts before taking some digs at the Miami Heat. He then cracked some jokes about Brian Wilson’s unique outfit choice. The always eccentric Wilson would have won the award for best dressed athlete, had there been one. All eyes were on the San Francisco Giants closer as he walked down the red carpet in a full-body spandex tuxedo, complete with black high-tops and a cane. Fresh off leading the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup crown in 39 years, Boston goaltender Tim Thomas won for best championship performance and best NHL player. Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay took home two awards of his own. The Phillies ace won as the best MLB player and for best moment for his playoff no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.

(AP) — An NCAA official told Auburn coach Gene Chizik that it is not done investigating the Tigers’ football program and the recruitment of Cam Newton, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Chizik asked NCAA vice president for enforcement Julie Roe Lach several questions, including why the NCAA had not announced that the Newton investigation was finished, during a presentation at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Fla., last month. “You’ll know when we’re finished,” Roe Lach told Chizik, according to several coaches who were at the meeting, the Times reported. “And we’re not finished.” Vanderbilt basketball coach Kevin Stallings, LSU basketball coach Trent Johnson, Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy and Arkansas basketball coach Mike Anderson all confirmed the exchange to the newspaper. Kennedy told the Times he believed Chizik “was trying to get some finality to when the process was over, and it was an interesting debate, to say the least. I think the format of the meeting was set up to be generally about the lay of the land going forward. When he got into specific questions regarding their situation, I think we were all sitting back saying, ‘I didn’t know that we were going here.’” Newton won the Heisman Trophy and led Auburn to a perfect season and national championship last season, his only one with the Tigers. Late in the season, the NCAA ruled that Newton’s father, Cecil, had tried to get Mississippi State to pay $180,000 for his son to play for the Bulldogs. Cam Newton ended up choosing Auburn instead of Mississippi State when he was being recruited out of junior college.

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at 20.171 seconds, earning her an initial payout of $1,307.32. Loni Lester of Gonzales, Texas, was second in poles in the first round and collected just over $1,080. Four other competitors earned money in the first round of the pole bending competition, including Samantha Corzine of Center,

Kurt Pablo, Kirtland, N.M., competes in the second round of the IFYR bareback competition Wednesday morning at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. ED BLOCHOWIAK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

HALFWAY THERE South Dakota cowgirl leads two events as second go opens Shania Johnston of Red Owl, S.D., leads in two events following the start of the second go Wednesday at the International Finals Youth Rodeo, which is being held this week at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. Johnston’s 3-second time in the breakaway roping event Wednesday puts her in the lead there at 5.5 seconds, and her 8.7-second effort in the goat tying event Wednesday gives her a two-run total of 16.4 seconds. K.L. Spratt of Lysite, Wyo., is currently second in goat tying at 16.5 seconds, and Deven Riggins of Weatheford, Texas, is third at 17.1 seconds. Ari-Anna Flynn of Charleston, Ark., holds down second in breakaway roping with a two-run total of 6.1 seconds, and Shay Spitz of Lamar, Colo., is third at 6.6 seconds. Spitz remained in the lead in barrel racing Wednesday, posting a second-round time of 16.525 seconds. Her first-round time of 16.466 seconds took her to the lead in that event, and she now holds a two-run

NEW YORK (AP) — Calling the players’ offer “fair for both sides,” star quarterbacks Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees — plaintiffs in an antitrust suit against the NFL — said Wednesday “it is time” to wrap up negotiations on a deal to end the league’s lockout. At the bargaining table, though, it wasn’t that easy. On the day Brady, Manning and Brees spoke as a group publicly for the first time, players and owners spent nearly 11 hours meeting at a Manhattan law office.

total time of 32.991 seconds. Leedey cowgirl Kyra Stierwalt recorded a time of 16.545 seconds in the barrels Wednesday, and her two-run total of 33.252 seconds has her currently in second place. Two other Oklahoma competitors — Maysville’s J’Nae Sullivan and Wayne’s Ceri McCaffery — are currently third and fourth in barrels, respectively. Sullivan’s two-run total time is 33.327 seconds, while McCaffery’s is 33.539 seconds. Samantha Corzine of Center, Colo., posted a time of 20.062 seconds in Wednesday’s portion of the pole bending competition, netting her the lead at 40.457 seconds. Maddie Lang, Harper, Texas, is currently second in pole bending at 41.092 seconds, and Hayley Kay Hensely of Dolores, Colo., is currently third at 41.148. In calf roping, Robby Hollis of Sealy, Texas, recorded a 9.9-second effort Wednesday to take the lead there at 19.3 seconds. Marty Yates of Stephenville, Texas, is currently second in calf roping with a two-run total time of 20.7 seconds.

About two hours after players’ association chief DeMaurice Smith left, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked out with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the league’s lead negotiator Jeff Pash at 10 p.m. Other owners including Pittsburgh’s Art Rooney and Carolina’s Jerry Richardson departed around then, too. Negotiations were scheduled to resume Thursday morning. With each passing day, the need to strike a bargain and end the first NFL work stoppage since 1987 becomes greater.

Three Texas cowboys head the steer wrestling competition, beginning with current first-place holder Heath Thomas of Hemphill. Thomas’s time of 4.8 seconds Wednesday gives him a two-run total of 9.9 seconds, and Byrce Barney of Carthage is currently second at 10.1. EJ Bechtold, of Booker, Texas, is third at 10.3 going into today’s competition. Landon Cappel of Reeves, La., is the current leader in the saddle bronc competition with a two-ride score of 145. Tyke Kipp of Lordsburg, N.M., recorded a 63.5-point ride Wednesday, giving him the current second-place spot at 114. In the bareback competition, Trey Moore of Anniston, Ala., scored a 72 Wednesday to give him a two-ride score of 141 and the current lead in that event. Porum’s Tanner Girty, with Wednesday’s 71-point ride, is currently second at 139 points. Garrett Smith leads all bull riders going into today’s action after recording a 72-point ride Wednesday.

Deadlines are coming up next week to get training camps and the preseason started on time. Although it seems the sides have agreed on the basic elements of how to split more than $9 billion in annual revenues, among the key sticking points recently have been how to structure a new rookie salary system and what free agency will look like. In a statement released to The Associated Press via the NFL Players Association, New England’s Brady, Indianapolis’ Manning and New Orleans’ Brees said: “We believe

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the overall proposal made by the players is fair for both sides and it is time to get this deal done.” They continued: “This is the time of year we as players turn our attention to the game on the field. We hope the owners feel the same way.” In response, the NFL issued a statement saying: “We share the view that now is the time to reach an agreement so we can all get back to football and a full 2011 season. We are working hard with the players’ negotiating team every day to complete an agreement as soon as possible.”

Brady, Manning and Brees are among 10 players who are named plaintiffs in an antitrust suit that is pending in federal court in Minnesota. That class-action lawsuit was filed March 11, hours after federally mediated negotiations to arrive at a new collective bargaining agreement broke down, and the old labor contract expired. The NFLPA immediately dissolved itself, meaning players no longer were protected under labor law but instead were allowed to take their chances under antitrust law.

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BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB 55 35 .611 — 53 35 .602 1 49 41 .544 6 45 47 .489 11 36 52 .409 18 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 49 43 .533 — Cleveland 47 42 .528 ½ Chicago 44 48 .478 5 Minnesota 41 48 .461 6½ Kansas City 37 54 .407 11½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 51 41 .554 — Los Angeles 50 42 .543 1 Seattle 43 48 .473 7½ Oakland 39 53 .424 12 Tuesday’s Games NL All-Stars 5, AL All-Stars 1 Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Masterson 7-6) at Baltimore (Guthrie 3-12), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Colon 6-4) at Toronto (Jo.Reyes 4-7), 6:07 p.m. Kansas City (Chen 5-2) at Minnesota (Liriano 5-7), 7:10 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 7-4) at Seattle (Vargas 66), 9:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Boston New York Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB 57 34 .626 — 54 38 .587 3½ 46 45 .505 11 46 46 .500 11½ 43 48 .473 14 Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 49 43 .533 — St. Louis 49 43 .533 — Pittsburgh 47 43 .522 1 Cincinnati 45 47 .489 4 Chicago 37 55 .402 12 Houston 30 62 .326 19 West Division W L Pct GB San Francisco 52 40 .565 — Arizona 49 43 .533 3 Colorado 43 48 .473 8½ Los Angeles 41 51 .446 11 San Diego 40 52 .435 12 Tuesday’s Games NL All-Stars 5, AL All-Stars 1 Thursday’s Games Florida (Ani.Sanchez 6-2) at Chicago Cubs (Garza 4-7), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 10-5) at Colorado (Jimenez 4-8), 7:40 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 4-9) at San Diego (Harang 7-2), 9:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Florida at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m. Philadelphia Atlanta New York Washington Florida

Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m. St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. Washington at Atlanta, 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 7:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 9:05 p.m.

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE American North Division W LPct. GB Omaha (Royals) 50 41.549 — Memphis (Card.) 48 42.5331½ Nashville (Brewers)41 49.4568½ Iowa (Cubs) 41 50.451 9 American South Division W LPct. GB R. Rock (Rangers) 52 38.578 — Albuq. (Dodgers) 47 43.522 5 New Orl. (Marlins) 44 47.4848½ Okla. City (Astros) 39 52.42913½ Pacific North Division W LPct. GB Reno (D.backs) 53 36.596 — Tacoma (Mariners) 44 47.484 10 Co. Springs (Rock.)41 49.45612½ Salt Lake (Angels) 39 52.429 15 Pacific South Division W LPct. GB Sac. (Athletics) 54 36.600 — Las Vegas (B. Jays) 46 44.511 8 Tucson (Padres) 45 45.500 9 Fresno (Giants) 39 52.42915½ Wednesday’s Games International League at Pacific Coast League, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games Las Vegas at Tucson, 3:05 p.m. Albuquerque at Nashville, 5:05 p.m., 1st game Round Rock at Memphis,7:05 p.m. Oklahoma City at Iowa, 7:05 p.m. New Orleans at Omaha, 7:05 p.m. Albuquerque at Nashville, 8:35 p.m., 2nd game Fresno at Sacramento, 9:05 p.m. Colorado Springs at Reno, 9:05 p.m. Salt Lake at Tacoma, 9:05 p.m.

OK KIDS STATE TOURNAMENT 15-and-Under At McLoud Tuesday’s Results Wister 8, Noble 6 Wednesday’s Results Chandler 11, Clinton 7 Shawnee 19, Weatherford 1 Spiro 15, McLoud 3 Clinton 9, Noble 3 Weatherford 8, McLoud 7 Chandler vs. Wister, late Shawnee vs. Spiro, late

FOOTBALL ARENA LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE West Division W L T Pct PF PA y-Arizona 15 2 0.8821059787 Spokane 8 8 0.500 939 891 San Jose 7 9 0.438 917 960 Utah 7 9 0.438 944 990 Central Division W L T Pct PF PA x-Chicago 12 4 0.750 863 735 x-Dallas 11 5 0.688 968 899 Tulsa 7 9 0.438 774 749

Kansas City 5 11 0.313 750 855 Iowa 5 11 0.313 808 970 AMERICAN CONFERENCE South Division W L T Pct PF PA z-Jacksonville 13 3 0.8131035804 Georgia 9 7 0.563 886 832 Orlando 9 7 0.563 854 840 Tampa Bay 6 10 0.375 705 891 New Orleans 3 13 0.188 724 893 Eastern Division W L T Pct PF PA Cleveland 9 7 0.563 768 711 Pittsburgh 8 8 0.500 754 857 Philadelphia 6 11 0.353 866 908 Milwaukee 5 11 0.313 735 777 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Friday’s Games Philadelphia 49, Cleveland 21 Milwaukee 76, New Orleans 55 Saturday’s Games Dallas 75, Jacksonville 70 Chicago 51, Georgia 41 Tulsa 70, Tampa Bay 33 Iowa 48, Kansas City 40 Spokane 76, Utah 49 San Jose 60, Orlando 40 Sunday’s Games Arizona 68, Pittsburgh 34 Friday, July 15 Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville at Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Georgia at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Iowa at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Orlando at Tulsa, 7 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 8 p.m. San Jose at Spokane, 9 p.m.

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Union memo supports players going overseas NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to playing overseas during the NBA lockout, Billy Hunter has a simple message for the league’s players: Enjoy your trip, we’ll call you when it’s time to come home. In a memo sent to players on Tuesday night and obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday, the union leader said the NBA Players’ Association supports all players “who are taking steps to continue to earn a living, stay in peak competitive shape, and play the game that we love while the unfortunate league-imposed lockout is in place.” “This lockout is intended to economically pressure our players to agree to an unfavorable collective bargaining agreement,” Hunter wrote. “It is important for the owners to understand that there may be significant consequences to their decision to put their own players in these difficult economic circumstances. “If the owners will not

give our players a forum in which to play basketball here in the United States, they risk losing the greatest players in the world to the international basketball federations that are more than willing to employ them.” Talks between the NBA and the union broke down June 30, and the owners decided to impose the league’s first lockout since the 1998-99 season was shortened to 50 games. Both sides say there are significant differences between their proposals, raising the possibility that all or part of next season could be canceled. The chasm between the league and union has led some players to consider other options. New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams is working on a deal with Turkish team Besiktas, and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Amare Stoudemire of the New York Knicks have mentioned the possibility of playing overseas if the NBA

lockout drags on. Any signed player who decides to go overseas would need an opt-out clause in his foreign contract so he could return to the NBA if the lockout was lifted during the season. Then there’s the potentially tricky clearance from FIBA, basketball’s governing body. But the union doesn’t think there should be any problems. “We do not believe that FIBA or the NBA will stand in the way of any players pursuing international opportunities, whether you are under contract or a free agent,” Hunter wrote in the memo, which also was sent to agents. “You and your agent should secure appropriate protection to guard against any injury or unforeseen circumstances.” FIBA has said it is working on a statement to be sent to its membership and clubs to clarify the legal situation. The New York Times was the first to report on the union memo.

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competition, Troy Lee Keaton of Sealy, Texas, topped the first round at 3.8 seconds and earned more than $980. Austin Courmier of Oakwood, Texas, and Jarrett New of Wimberley, Texas, each collected $726.92 after tying at 4.4 seconds in the first round. Tyler Baeza, Beaver Dam, Ariz., earned $782 with a first-round saddle bronc score of 81, and Sallisaw’s Joseph Dean Lufkin’s second-place first-round score of 77.5 netted him just over $580. Dylan Roberts-Whalert of Kim, Colo., collected $699.20 with his firstround, first-place score of 78 in the bareback competition, and Blaine Kaufman of Pretty Prairie, Kan., earned more than $520 for his second-place first-

round score of 75. In the bull riding competition, Cody Johnson of Stephenville, Texas, topped the first round with a score of 82.5, earning him more than $980. Casey Lane Farrington of Collbran, Colo., was second in the first round at 81, earning him more than $810. In team roping, three duos earned more than $1,000 with top times of 5.5 seconds. They were Matt Silva and Levi Silva of Tularosa, N.M.; Tate Kirchenslager of Yuma, Colo., and Jake Smith of Broken Bow; and Quinton Parchman of Cumberland City, Tenn., and Lane Mitchell of Bolivar, Tenn. Today’s portion of the second round of the IFYR begins at 9 a.m. Note: Report compiled by Jason Smith.

Cheyenne’s Sage Kimzey is third at 81 points. The team roping duo of Cole Dollery (Cladwell, Texas) and Reno Gonzales (Magnolia, Texas) leads that event with a two-run time of 12 seconds. The Oklahoma pair of Dylan Gordon (Comanche) and Gage Williams (Foster)

are second by the narrowest of margins at 12.1 seconds, and Ty Casper and Wyatt Casper of Balko are currently third at 15.7 seconds. Today’s portion of the IFYR’s second go begins at 9 a.m. Note: Report compiled by Jason Smith.

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Colo. ($856.52). Kesley Graf of Vernon, Texas, netted $1,280.64 for her first-round goat tying time of 7.6 seconds, and Randi Simpson of Las Cruces, N.M., earned more than $830 for her thirdplace first-round time of 8.1 seconds. Three other goat tying entrants earned more than $400 each — Keely Jo Weger of Mead; K.L. Spratt of Lysite, Wyo.; and Shelby Leonhard of Oskaloosa, Kan. Legend Mills of Quitman, Ark., topped all first-round calf ropers at 9 seconds, earning him just over $1,380. In the steer wrestling

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The Dale Pirates peewee team members hold their trophies after winning the OK Kids Region 4 tournament last weekend. They defeated Blanchard 5-1 in the title game, and they advanced to this week’s state tournamet in Weatherford. Members of the team are (front row, l-r) Tanner Collins, David Herring, Tyler Huebert, Kyle Curren, Ryan Haynie, Jace Greenwalt, (second row, l-r) Carson McKay, Ethan Deer, Chance Sheppard, Andrew Lewis, Logan Woodruff, Austin Custar and (back row, l-r) coaches Mark Curren, Jesse Herring and Tim Collins.

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Deal to sell 76ers done PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have been sold to New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris, ending ComcastSpectacor’s 15-year run of ownership that included a trip to the NBA finals. The tentative deal, which does not include ownership of their building, the Wells Fargo Center, must be approved by the NBA. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal Wednesday comes with the league in the midst of a lockout. The start of the 2011-12 season in October is in jeopardy. “We are honored to have the opportunity to be affiliated with this storied franchise,” Harris said in a statement. “As a basketball fan who attended college in Philadelphia, and with family roots here, I have always felt a strong connection to this City and the 76ers.” The new ownership also includes David Blitzer, a senior managing director of The Blackstone Group, along with other members of the investor group Art Wrubel and Jason Levien. “We are excited to become associated with this iconic team and to have the chance to serve the great city of Philadelphia and its loyal basketball fans,” Blitzer said. The deal is expected to close later this year. Comcast-Spectacor, led by chairman Ed Snider, purchased the Sixers from Harold Katz on April 24, 1996. Comcast-Spectacor also owns the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Harris is one of three

founders of Apollo Global Management, a publicly listed alternative investment manager. He leads a group that includes former NBA player agent and Sacramento Kings executive Jason Levien. The 76ers were valued this year by Forbes at $330 million, 17th in the NBA, and have a TV deal with cable station Comcast SportsNet through 2029. Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management in 1990. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and a master’s degree from the Harvard Business School. His group is purchasing a team that hasn’t won a championship since 1983. Under Snider’s ownership, the 76ers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA finals. The Sixers have won only one playoff series since 2001 and have been stuck in mediocrity for most of the last decade. They haven’t had a winning record since 2004-05, but have made the playoffs three times since. This past season, the Sixers won 41 games and stretched the Miami Heat to a five-game playoff series in Doug Collins’ first season as coach. “We look forward to helping the 76ers organization build on this past season’s accomplishments in the years ahead,” Harris said. “The ownership group also looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Comcast-Spectacor.” The Sixers routinely lag behind the Phillies, Eagles

and Flyers in attendance and attention in a crowded Philadelphia market. From the first year the company owned both teams, Snider has fought the popular notion that he favored the Flyers over the Sixers. Snider founded the Flyers in the 1960s and led them to Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. Under Snider, the Sixers drafted Allen Iverson No. 1 overall in 1996 and they hired coach Larry Brown in 1997. The pair, who had a tumultuous relationship, turned the franchise around and led them to their first playoff appearance in eight seasons in 1998-99. The trip to the finals came two years later. Brown quit in 2003 and Iverson was traded in 2006. The Sixers are led now by team president Rod Thorn and general manager Ed Stefanski. “I loved Ed Snider and I loved Ed Stefanski for everything they did for me,” Iverson told The Associated Press last month. “I loved the organization because they made me a household name. Without them, there wouldn’t be no Allen Iverson. As far as them moving forward, I wish them all of the best with all of my heart.” The Sixers have about $55 million in payroll committed to next season, led by Elton Brand’s $17 million and Andre Iguodala’s $13.5 million. The Sixers spent the summer in trade talks involving Iguodala — plans that have been put on hold because of the lockout.

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Pacers hire Shaw, keep Burke INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Shaw had Kobe Bryant’s support, among others, to become the Los Angeles Lakers coach upon Phil Jackson’s retirement. The Lakers bypassed their longtime assistant and went with Mike Brown. Shaw has moved on in a reunion of sorts. The Indiana Pacers introduced Shaw on as their new associate head coach Wednesday. He will work alongside Pacers coach Frank Vogel, a man he knows from their days on Los Angeles’ staff together during the 2005-2006 season. “We really established a special connection back then,” Shaw said. “A good friendship. We stayed in

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things are changing there, and there’s an opportunity here that I’m excited about,” he said. Shaw isn’t sure what his new title entails, but he appreciates it and considers it confirmation that he’s nearing his goal of becoming a head coach. “I’m getting close, so I guess it’s a stamp that says I’m just about ready,” he said. “But to me, I’m just another assistant coach.” Vogel said Shaw is more than that. “He’s a guy that, quite frankly, I didn’t think I was going to be able to get,” he said. “He’s a guy that’s been in line to be a head coach for a number of years. I view him as having almost like a second head coach with me.”

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Horoscopes THURSDAY, JULY 14 CANCER (June 21July 22) â€” Your current strategy may be hamstrung by tactics that are out-ofdate. A little more modern thinking can work wonders at this time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) â€” You have much to do, and an early start is advised. Take care that you donâ€™t overtax yourself or your resources too early in the day. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) â€” You may be tempted to give up for some reason, but what you are trying to accomplish deserves

greater resolve â€” and more time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) â€” You may have need of some timely advice â€” and you know where to get it. Information that comes to you late is of little good. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21) â€” You may not understand what another is up to, but in time youâ€™ll realize that he or she has your best interest at heart. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) â€” Never mind what the critics say; youâ€™re on the right track, though you may need a little more practice before things fall

into place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) â€” You may be asked the same question again and again â€” and each time the answer will be the same: a resounding yes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18) â€” You neednâ€™t be in a hurry to fight it out with someone who is really not all that different from yourself. Try talking things over. PISCES (Feb. 19March 20) â€” It may seem as though there is no way out for you, but you may actually be overlooking one obvious alternative. ARIES (March 21-

April 19) â€” Now is the time for you to pull out all the stops. By dayâ€™s end, you can have a major personal victory to your credit. TAURUS (April 20May 20) â€” Youâ€™re at your best when doing something that others say cannot be done â€” and there may be two or three such endeavors for you. GEMINI (May 21June 20) â€” A friend or family member may not be willing to follow your lead. Why not consider following his or hers instead? â€”â€”â€” Copyright 2011, Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS

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Local woman elected chair of Board of Directors BancFirst Executive Vice President and Regional Executive Karen James, of Seminole, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma (REI). She began her two-year term as head of the state-wide economic development organization on July 1, 2011. James, who has been with the BancFirst organization since 1976, has served as the Regional Executive for the South Central Region of Oklahoma since 1999. In that position, she oversees bank presidents and branch managers for 16 BancFirst locations in communities across central and southeastern Oklahoma. A graduate of Prague High School, she attended then Seminole Junior College and has been inducted into the Collegeâ€™s Alumni Hall of Fame. She received a bachelorâ€™s degree in business from East Central University and was named â€œGeneral Business Student of the Yearâ€? in 1993. James holds an MBA

from Oklahoma City University and attended the Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She has completed post-graduate studies at the school of banking in Madison, Wisconsin, and attended numerous other banking schools. She is also a 2007 graduate of a three-year specialized training program at the Consumer Bankers Association Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at the University of Virginia. Jamesâ€™ experience includes banking positions in Prague, Seminole and Shawnee. She served as President of BancFirst in Seminole and Konawa from 1992 to 1999. She has been active in community and civic affairs in several towns as well as in state organizations. he was named Seminoleâ€™s â€œCitizen of the Yearâ€? for 1998 by the Seminole Chamber of Commerce. James is a past chair of the Seminole State College

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Educational Foundation, a founding member of the Seminole Economic Development Council and a past president of the Seminole Industrial Foundation. James is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma â€“ Class VII â€“ and serves on the Executive Committee of the Leadership Oklahoma Governing Board. She is a past president of the Jasmine Moran Childrenâ€™s Museum Governing Board and the Oklahoma Community Institute. In addition to her current service to those organizations, she has served as board member for REI since 2005. REI offers a variety of business lending programs, down payment and closing cost assistance for Oklahoma working families, assistance to women-owned and minority-owned businesses and assistance to low-income communities through the New Markets Tax Credit Program. The organization has a team of over 40 economic

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A business in my town appears to have a thief problem. The changeable sign out front reads thus: PLEASE $TOP $T3AL1NG 0UR L3TT3R$ Nobody was stealing anything from todayâ€™s West. Against Southâ€™s slam, West led a heart. South won with the jack and promptly led the nine of diamonds. West dashed up with his ace and led another heart, and South won, drew trumps and claimed 12 tricks: five trumps, four hearts, two diamonds and a club. â€œI knew declarer had a singleton diamond,â€? West said. â€œHe wouldnâ€™t have used Blackwood unless he had a diamond control. If I donâ€™t take my ace, I lose it.â€? NOT TWO West should let South steal. If West plays low on the first diamond, South gets one diamond trick but not two. South could still succeed with good guessing (catching West in a â€œstrip squeezeâ€?) but will probably go down. Southâ€™s actual play worked well. His alternative was to draw trumps, run the hearts to discard his losing diamond, and hope for a lucky position in clubs. DAILY QUESTION You hold: â™ A K Q J 10 â™Ľ A J 3 â™Ś 9 â™Ł Q 5 4 2. You open one spade, and your partner bids two spades. What do you say?

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The Lincoln County Republicans will be meeting Thursday, July 21 at LaDonnaâ€™s Grill in Meeker at 7 p.m. Those wishing to dine should arrive early. Chairman Steve Buoy said agenda items consist of the Lincoln County Fair booth, a report on the recent picnic and other routine items. If scheduling can be worked out, a representative from the State Republican office will be present to highlight upcoming events. All area Republicans are urged to attend.

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Resthaven Memorial Park Shawnee. The Garden of Tranquility, 2 lots (3-4-16C) and 1 box. Half price $1600. 405-598-3752 No answer-leavemessage.

FLEA MARKET Every FRIDAY SATURDAY Old Shawnee Town 1 West Main 273-5044 Shawnee Garage sale 7:00 am 14, 15, 16 1302 N. Broadway Antique glassware, toys, massage table, lots more. Large Sale Sat & Sun Lots of furniture. From Firelake Grocery/ Casino-5-miles East, 1/2 south TABLE AND RACK RENTAL 48-hour rental, 6ft. tables for $6, 8ft/$8, round clothes racks $5. (405)740-9357 Teaching supplies, toys, go-cart, furniture, baby/adult clothes, cribs, household items. 18200 Sharon Rd. 1 1/4 miles west of 177 on Hardesty Thursday/Friday 7a-3p

MISCELLANEOUS Cookstove washer & dryer, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, air-conditioner, vacuums, tractor, 273-7874 Electric (handicap) scooter, 4500 ceramic-kiln, Kenmore upright freezer, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice V6 with/ow miles. 405-206-6056 FREE grown friendly New Zealand Rabbit. 273-1072 After noon! Queen hide-a-bed couch, oak lighted china cabinet, microwave 27” TV 13” TV VHS/DVD combo 405-388-5170 273-7874

Yard/Bake Sale 3 1/2 miles north of McArthur on Acme. Pool, misc. Friday 8a

Snow cone stand, fully equipped $6500 Includes outside tables. CALL Tony 405-833-6682

SPORTING GOODS

NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 10A BDC Arms and Ammunition

G U N RO O M Guns, Ammunition and Equipment for the Sportsman, Competitor and Collector. Law Enforcement Sales and Special Orders Welcome.

1210 Gordon Cooper, Shawnee

Home Integration, Inc. is searching for quality people to join our team. Help adults with developmental disabilities learn to live safely in their homes in the Shawnee community. Home Integration will provide all necessary training for your certiﬁcation as a Habilitation Training Specialist. FT or PT shifts, eve., nights & weekends

OPEN SATURDAYS 10A

avail. Call for more info. 878-5289. EOE

Bold, Border, Graphic or Photo

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERVICE

Just South of the River Bridge North Side Entrance

405-273-9554 www.bdcgunroom.com Monday-Friday 11a-6p

Merchandise First Week up to 15 Words Add one of your choice:

5 Publications! Only $21 n’t Sell, If it Does eek d Secon W ! ff is 25% O

LINE COOKS Now Hiring Experienced Line Cooks Apply at Garfields 4845 N Kickapoo Shawnee

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DOGS

Utility bed mounted on heavy duty trailer, new tires $825. Call 405-997-5999

AKC Lab Puppies Chocolate, yellow, and black, S&W $200-$400 405-640-1153, Mcloud

ACREAGES & LAND

Many locations Owner financing

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REWARD Missing small male dog in 1300 blk McKinley & Tucker. 641-4621

405-273-5777 80 acres Good Hunting & Cattle farm, pond, water well & electric. Good roads and location. Near Prague. $88,000, 405-590-1821 mobile Real Estate One 405-293-4101

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$500 REWARD Lost black/tan male dachshund with bend in the last 1-2 inches of his tail. He may have been picked up by someone near you thinking he was a stray. Tips will remain confidential. Call 249-8756, 615-3219 or 595-7552.

ACREAGES & LAND . $125.09/month 1 1/4 acre lots. Lease w/option to purchase.

4 adorable kittens, 7 wk old, half siamese. (405)637-4356 4 tiny Chihuahua puppies $250each. 405-598-8812 405-808-3520 Beagle puppies $50 each. Call Brad 405-481-1119 Found yellow Lab approx 1 yo, Very Friendly, very well mannered, very big. 639-8460 Free puppies 2 litters, large breed 7 wks old small breed 6 wks old. 405-837-2182 405-625-1928 FREE to good home Male yellow lab, great with children. 570-3561 or 922-8194 Havanese Puppies for Sale Registered, 9 weeks old, first shots and vet check complete. Papers available at purchase. $500 Call 405-249-4918 Yorkie Puppies tiny 3 female, 1 male, 8 wks old no papers have mom & dad male 300 female 400 405-996-6353 405-623-1423

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Windmill Ridge, very nice floor plan, 1900 sq.ft. mol, large living room, large kitchen, office, walk-thru closet in master bedroom. Some new paint & carpet. $167,500 Call Pat Hendricks ReMax of Shawnee 405-255-6073 405-275-9040

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

Hyatt Section 1 1131 Ariana $174,000 1107 Ariana $163,000

Hyatt Section 2

Two 3BD 2BA homes in South Rock Creek area 1750 sf. on 1.75 acres 1900 sf. on 13.87 acres www.myshawneehome.com 405-306-0721

Tecumseh Schools. 3 mls. West of Tec. to Gaddy Rd. South 2 mls. Turn left at dead end. On the right

REAL ESTATE CITY

Oak Trail Loop. Call 850-6160

Owner Finance 1-10 ac, 25 locations, Low Down 375+ Beautiful Choices Call today for maps.

275-1695 Milburn O/A

100% FINANCING AVAILABLE

Horseman's Dream. Approx. 20/ac. w/60x150 barn, 30x60 shop & 150x330 outdoor arena. Home w/3 liv areas, 4-bedrooms & pool. Sooo much more. $395,000. Peggy Darr/Dillard Group RE 405 642-0549 or peggydarr@dillardgroup.com

405-535-6923

Priced Right

LOTS AVAILABLE OR WILL CUSTOM BUILD ON YOUR SITE.

Pat Weir 973-4600

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1206 Windsor Pl Northridge VIII Immaculate Condition MOVE IN READY!! 3BD, 2Ba, approx 1500sf, Whirlpool & shower in master bath, almost new appliances.ceramic tile kitchen & baths, Grove School District. $140,000 275-5375 or 623 -4730.

Mls#54372

Great Price $110,00 Great location, Larkins Meadow Great house 3bd,2ba,F.D, or 2 living rms

FOR SALE BY OWNER 4415 Lilly Valley 3bd/2ba 1790sqft. $159,900 Saferoom/gated community

Ready to Build??? Lots for Sale

Jackson’s Corner Located at Bradley and Elm in Shawnee 1/5 to 3/4 acre tracts Creek Views Wooded Lots Grove School District 405-273-6217

3Bd, 2Ba, 2 Living Areas, 2 Residents, Barns, 20 acres

$279,900

MANUFACTURED & MOBILE HOMES

New 2, 3, or 4 Bed Homes! New Single $28,900 del/set 3 Bed FEMA start at $13,899 Financing Available $1,000 off for good credit! Sell/Trade In Your Used Home www.midstatehousing.com <http://www.midstatehousing.com/> 405.527.5669

IT’S BACK! Get up to $8,000 for Landowners! Septic and Well available. Apply FREE by phone. Call Heath at 918-576-3696 for your approval. WAC.

181 W. MacArthur Work from Home in this 3bdrm/2bth Home W/2000 sq ft 2 Story Shop/Building

REAL ESTATE CITY

$74,900

BEST DEAL IN TOWN!

7019 Country Meadow

Beautiful home on acreage! New wood deck, new carpet, immaculate interior, lots of storage, and large everything!!! Call MICHAEL (405)808-2973

Income Producing Property FSBO Below appraisal value - $58,000 Duplex and garage apartment, 907, 907 1/2 and 909 E. Main St. Call 650-0145 or 273-6485

Bonanza RE&A

317 Club House Drive Harbor Estates www.fsbo.com, listing #147487, 4Br/3Br & office, 2.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, private screened patio, 2190sf $222,000 Seller pays up to $3700 in prepaid items & closing.

FSBO 2BD, 1BA, 1 small dining room, large utility room, window ACs, gas wall heaers, Built in 1903. $52,000 No owner carry. 320 S. Culver St Meeker 279-1070 after 5pm

1209 W. Wallace 2bd/1ba 861 sqft. plus 281sqft. garage. REDUCED TO $59,000

ACREAGES & LAND

831-1952

275-9700

(405)275-7000

405-273-7870

Call for details

$112,000 each

15 Osage

Kayron Devereau Bob Crothers Realty 740-1331 275-5058

Dale **1 1/4 & 2 1/2 Acre** tracts in Dale school district, 273-7021

ACREAGES & LAND

New 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Storm Cellar and Big Trees. 1346 and 1354 E. Tenth

Owner Financing www.property4sale.com 404-273-5777

RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE 1315 E. Margaret 2Bd. 1Ba, $20,000 as is. 273-1671 Building Lots 6 -1 1/4 acre lots water wells drilled $15,000 per lot 5 acre tract Mobile homes allowed $13,500

1817 N. Bryan, Shawnee Brick 1542-SF home on .79/acres, 2Bd, 2Ba, 2LA, FP, FrDr, Kit/Br, 1 Car Atch, Office/Util, Fenced Yard. Following all New: CH/AC Units & Ducts, Kit Floor, Sink, Gar Disp Cook-top, Oven; Bath Counter-top, Sink, Stool; Gar Door Opener, Soffets/Facers, Shop & Storage Bldgs, 2-Car Carport; Aerobic Septic System This is a must see please call Family Realty 405-273-3285 Burl W. Vanlandingham Broker

PRICE REDUCED 1415 N. Broadway 2bdrm/2bth

Repo’s

405-631-7600

* * * For Sale * * * $119,500

Hyatt Addition

3, 4, 5 Bedrooms available. Save thousands. Move to your land. ZERO Down w.a.c.

Beautiful land w/lots of privacy.

21 Delaware 3bd/2ba in Larkins Meadow with sunken living room, fireplace, 2 car gargage 1500+sqft. REDUCED $114,900 405-214-8050 leave message

East of Harrison Off 45th Street Homes open daily

AFFORDABLY PRICED FROM THE 140’S TO THE LOW 160’S

Bonanza Real Estate & Auction (405)275-7000 MICHAEL (405)808-2973

REAL ESTATE CITY

between Shawnee & Seminole, 2.5acres, detached garage+carport. $149,900

Cotton Homes

BUSINESS PROPERTY

Great Business opportunity! Shop, lifts, tires, equipment, living quarters (recently updated) tools, ect. The current business contracts available with purchase.

NOTICES

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722 E. Independence Suite H FHA, VA, USDA, & Conv Home Loans NO Down Payment/ Low Down Payment Get Same Day Approval - Purchase or Refi LENDER PAID - NO FEES Save $900 on FHA Loans for JUNE & JULY HURRY before offer expires! call Amy Tille 405-878-8500 NMLS# 134298

Now Under Construction

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TIRE/STORE/ MECHANIC SHOP $129,000

REAL ESTATE CITY

2500sq.ft. mol 2 story on Hwy. 3,

1129 HYATT Court $155,500

Found tan female bull mastiff on 177 vicinity of MacArthur. (405)788-2677

CATS

REAL ESTATE CITY

FSBO

Deer and Turkeys Wildlife 20, 40 or 80 acres, live stream. South of Tribbey Well and Septic. Low Down Owner Finance 405-329-2208

FOUND

Free to good homes mother cat with 5wk old kittens. Also another young female cat needs new homes. Adults have shots. For for more details call (405)585-8169

REAL ESTATE CITY

1133 HYATT Court $159,900

Found beautiful white pekingese on West Wallace. Call to ID & Claim (405)273-2183 Found St. Bernard, Large Pup, 90% White with Red Markings, Male, Very Friendly Found around Brangus and Garretts Lake rd 275-7652

REWARD Lost small camera w/black case. pictures in it are irreplaceable belong to a 86yo lady (405)570-7867

REAL ESTATE CITY

100 acres west of Sasakwa, partially fenced, lots of wild life. $1000 acre. 405-550-1602.

1-28 Acres

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12706 Gaddy Road 3-BD 1-BA Home w/1BDGarage Apt. Beautiful approx 1 1/4ac on dead-end. Great privacy.Only 2miles out of city limits. w/additional garage &shed, Close to I-40 /Dale School District. New latteral lines, well-pump & house. PRICE REDUCED! $114,200 405-863-4465

17 E. Ayre Very nice, completely remodeled 3Bd, 2Ba, sunroom, dining, fireplace, all appliances. Rented garage apt., large lot, great location. $155,000 405-209-7279 405-878-9911 See to appreciate 3 to 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1700 sq.ft., newly remodeled, 10 acres shop and barn $94,500 Call 831-1952 for details.

Phone 273-9363 or 618-7744 . GET FREE PRE-QUALIFICATION

14 Turkey Knob 3Bd, 2Ba, 2 Living, 2 Car Garage, 2100 sq. ft. Nice Home, Cellar, Outbuilding, Under Appraised Value. Call 831-1952 for details

TRADE BLDGS FOR LAND Two Historic buildings in Shawnee 49,000 (MOL) and 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

For Sale Approx. 1700sqft. home on large lot. Shawnee, OK. As is cash only. $19,900 call 405-279-3221 or 405-323-1231.

FSBO Approx 2200sf, 4bd 2 1/2ba, remodeled, Fenced yard, screened back porch& game room.(possible 5th Bedroom),2-car, fireplace. Very Nice 2-story Home! Smoking Oaks Addition. $155,000. 405-878-0145 405-596-4700 cell

FSBO Completely remodeled 2Bd, 1 3/4Ba, everything new from roof to floors: electric, plumbing, CH&A, windows, dishwasher and cabinets. 1 car detached garage and privacy fence, $68,900 275-7231 or 550-7848

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Mls#54180 Kings Rd. 30 acres SRC schools, large pond, 1/2 wooded, 1/2 cleared Pam Vallandingham 405-517-8360 pam@chrealty.com

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

HOMES UNFURNISHED

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

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

1 Bedroom Apt $425/month All bills paid 238 S. Oklahoma 842-3021 1bd, $275/mo. NO PETS! 405-204-0105

1 bedroom apartment, all bills paid. (405)275-1745 1213 Dove Hollow Tecumseh 3bd 2ba, Brick, CH&A, Garage, No Pets! Good References $575mo +$500dep 405-613-0545 1301 E. Alice 3 bed 1 bath, wood floors, W/D hookup, CH&A, $600mo + deposit 405-323-0835 1324 E. Highland, 3BD 1BA, W/D hookup, stove, fridge. $600mo+$400dep. NO PETS! (405)997-3083

5BD 2BA single family house. 2500sf, free parking, pet policy $1,000/mo $1000/dep $75 app fee 1 year lease. (405)275-9500 718 W. Locust Tecumseh 3Bd, 1Ba, $500/mo, $400/dep 990-4891

Stonebridge

Apartments 700 N. 6th 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 Bedrooms Barrier Free Units Available

598-2567 Equal Housing Opportunity

Mls#54328 18850 Kelli Lane, SRC Schools, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, high ceilings, whirlpool, granite, island, like new home Tim Vallandingham

405-831-9210

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

4BD 2 BA, gourmet kitchen, No Yard Work, Downtown Tecumseh. ideal for roommates or family with older children. $825/mo (405)615-1313 935 N. Union 1BD, water pd, new carpet, CH/A, no pets, $350/mo, $200/dep (405)225-7422

TECUMSEH 1Bed & Studio Apartments in Tecumseh. All bills paid $400/mo $200/dep. 878-6404 515 S. 6th Tecumseh 1Bd $325mo 405-760-2579 405-760-8740 Office 275-1681

PRICED REDUCE--

DUPLEXES UNFURNISHED MUST SELL 146 S. Draper 2Bd, 1Ba, large dining room and living room, big kithchen/dinette, CH&A, beautiful backyard, close to downtown. $35,000 owner finance, $3000 down, LOW monthly payments. 405-496-3978

REAL ESTATE OUT OF TOWN

5 acres, 1300 sq.ft., 4Bd, 1Ba, CH&A, 20x30 garage with electric garage door opener. On blacktop road 20 miles East of Shawnee Mall $49,000 226-9662

1bed duplex Stove/Fridge Furnished Only 275-5796 323-0333 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fireplace $550/mo 1-mi east of Harrison on Westech Road 273-4994 2BD, CH&A, appliances, parking, $425/mo water paid, 317-1520 In Prague nice 2BD dishwasher, W/D hookups, 419 W. Main #1 $350/mo $175/dep 1-405-567-4211 Partial Bills Pd 2bed 1ba No Pets 850-8239 Roomy 1 Bed. Very Clean w/d hookup No Smoking/pets $375/mo $250 dep 405-808-2100 2BD. Fridge, stove & utility hookups provided. MOVE IN SPEICIAL. 598-6968

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED

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

275-7744 101 Ken Del Dr. • Shawnee

(Near both Universities & Shawnee Mall) .

1803 E. Remington

878-0400

199/ 1st

Month on 1 Bedroom Units

Cimarron Apartments Offering Quality Value with a Commitment to Care! Ask About Our Specials! • Check Our Our Senior Discount •

(405) 275-2343 •1810 N. Harrison Open M-F 9am-6pm • Sat. 10-5

FREE Application Fee on Approved Lease with this ad 1901 West MacArthur • 273-2111

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17 E. Ayre Large 3bd, 2ba, 2living, completely remodeled, appliances, CH&A. $895/mo 209-7279 878-9911 1825 E. 11th 1Bd. 1Ba. Newly Remodeled $450 mo. Plus dep. 405-323-0835 2 bedroom house in Shawnee. $425/mo $425/dep No pets. 405-567-2543 405-226-7067 2&3 bedroom homes, at 1731 N Park, 1723 N Park 1204 N Union, 818 Broadway, 1414 Minnesota 630-7117 2219 N. Aydelotte Near OBU $650/mo $600dep 2BD 1BA, CH&A, fenced yard, Pets extra. (405)273-0332 229 N. Park 4b,2b, ch&a, new windows, shed, fenced yard, $700, nice & clean, 630-7117 29 E. Georgia, 3/2, CHA, appliances, $750.00/mo., $400.00/security deposit. 556-1732 2BD 1BA CH&A, new carpet, 1032 E. Wayne off Harrison $600mo lease 275-8652 585-8504cell 2Bd, CH&A, $600/mo plus dep 1031 N. Park 760-9071 2BD, window unit, W/D, stove and fridge furnished, $750/mo all bills pd 214-8666 3BD 1 1/2 BA home in Tecumseh CH&A, Sec 8 okay $750mo 585-7199 (405)273-4194 3BD 1 1/2BA, CH&A, new paint & carpet, stove, refrigerator, $650/mon $325/dep No Pets. 225-7422 3Bd 1Ba Laundry Rm Garage Large Yard No Pets $500mo $500dep 273-5904 3bd, recently redecorated, new carpet, refrigerator, range, storm cellar, fenced backyard. 275-5873 Section 8 welcome 3bd/2ba, CH&A fenced yard. 1208 N. Market. $550mo+$500dep 405-275-7000

GORMAN ASSOC. Mgmt.

275-0928 904 Buck Drive Cute 2BD, CH&A appliances, new tile & paint. $500mo $400dep (405)273-0049 405-596-8890 For Sale 1BD Fixer-Upper 443 S. Penn. $1000 273-4422 481-5080 432-9191 Free House to Be Moved 121 N. Rich Shawnee, OK 275-0623 637-9745 In Prague newly remodeled, 3BD, 2BA, CH&A, 919 W. 5th St. $650/mo $325/dep 1-405-567-4211 Many rentals available starting at $495. Call Tara 405-273-4994 or visit www.LeasingShawnee.com

A-ROLLING ACRES MHP and Pine Ridge MHP Trailers and pads for rent. Call 273-2300 Ask for latest specials. small acreage in town aprox. 1 1/2 acres with 2 BD house 1203 E Oakland $35000.00 Cash (405)275-6296 (405)234-1656

MOBILE HOMES UNFURNISHED 14x76 Mobile Home, Private Lot, $550/mo, Lawn Care 405-878-0891. 2Bd Mobile Home 926 E. Independence, 760-9071

OFFICE SPACE Newly Renovated Office Space Available Across from Court House 318/320 N. Broadway 405-532-4944 or 405-650-3970

OFFICE SPACE OFFICE/RETAIL space for rent in Harrison Park 1200 sq.ft., Like New $700 mo. Call 275-0406 ask for Jerry.

RETAIL & COMMERCIAL SPACE 115-117 S. Union 19,000 + SQ FT. Commercial MULTI-PURPOSE For Lease or Sale (405)275-1695 For lease, 120 E. Main, Shawnee, $1000 mo. Storage 303-377-1629 Great Commercial Location Large Building & 5 Acres I-40 & McLoud Exit $1200. per month 405-273-5777 Retail or office in Tecumseh high traffic area excellent location, bargain. 273-3326

OFFICE RENTALS 838 C N. Kickapoo

663 N. Kickapoo

665 N Kickapoo

AUTOMOBILES #9 AUTO SALES 2005 Buick Century 4 Dr,auto, AC $4495

565 SF $325mo

565 SF $345 mo

Nice 3BD brick, w/ fireplace, 2BA, large garage, $900/mo + dep 811 N. Roosevelt 275-8652 Remodled 923 N. Hobson 3BD, 2BA, Stove, Refrig., Dishwasher, Fenced, $700/Mo. $350/Deposit 405-214-0480 or 972-571-7297 RENT OR BUY 1302 E. Main Bldg converted to loft style house. 2 bed, 1 ba, Big storage area. small fenced yard w/shed, Rent- $625/mo Selling -$49,500 (405)273-9376

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 4Dr, auto, AC $2495

OFFICE SPACE 1503 N. Shawnee $650/mongh Woodlake Properties 405-273-5777

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 504 N. BROADWAY 1,500 sq ft $800 per month 405-323-0362

598-8876 See all our inventory at www.number nineauto.com

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

OFFICE SPACE

UNFURNISHED SHAWNEE 2bd, 8 Morgan, Shawnee $450/mo+deposit. 878-8821 505 N. Dorothy 1 bedroom, stove refrigerator, washer/dryer. $375mo.+$300dep. 273-2102

AUTOMOBILES

1801 W. MacArthur Work from Home in this 2000 sq ft 3bdrm/2bth Home With 2 Story Shop/Office Building 1415 N. Broadway Great Starter Home Large living area 2bdrm/2bth Owner Financing www.property4sale.com 404-273-5777

VEHICLES WANTED

Every Thursday Night Meeker, OK Contact James Brown (405) 567-7723 Mindy Brown (405) 566-9478

FEED & GRAIN

WE BUY JUNK CARS 997-5886 788-1258 cell

FEED & GRAIN

SHAWNEE FEED CENTER “Your Complete Hometown Feed Store”

See us for your Lawn or Pasture Sprayers! • 300 & 500 Gallon Trailer Sprayers • 3pt. Sprayers • ATV Sprayers

• Lawn & Garden 12v Trailer Sprayers • Spot Sprayers

Call us today!

Partners in Ag Since 1906

Hwy. 177 & Hardesty Road • 214-3333

Multi-Insect Killers (Granules & Sprays)

Flea & Tick Control for Dogs & Cats

S&S

FARM CENTER

302 S Beard • 273-6907 Shawnee, OK “We deliver your purchases to your vehicle.”

WE BUY JUNK CARs *Car Batteries*

WE PAY CASH!

598-8876

WE BUY JUNK CARS 598-6574 • 255-9808

AUTOMOBILES

Quality Used Cars 914 N. Harrison

Quality Cars & Trucks at Affordable Prices

273-9844 TRUCKS & SUVS

$795 to $8995

94 ASTRO VAN ................................$795 70 FORD CLUB WAGON....................$895 99 FORD WINDSTAR ......................$3295 97 CHEVY VENTURE ......................$3295 06 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN ..........$3495 00 CHEVY EXT CAB .......................$3895 01 MAZDA MPV ............................$4295 99 HONDA PASSPORT 4WD ...........$4495 02 FORD ESCAPE ..........................$4995 04 OLDS BRAVADA AWD ...............$8995

CARS

HOMES UNFURNISHED

405-245-7913

Farmer’s Market and Auctions

See us for:

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HOMES

No title no problem! 405-275-9108

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

1-877-793-JUNK

Office space with kitchette, 1st month free with 1yr lease $225/mo. 1408 E. Independence 405-535-2472

273-0321

VEHICLES WANTED

7 Days A Week We Pick up No titles needed

Secluded rustic log cabin, total electric 1bd, $525/mo first and last months+ cleaning and pet deposit. Meeker Area Background check 405-279-1200 405-519-7500

Starting at $ 250 mo.

Buy Junk Cars Top Price Cash.

INSECTS ARE PLENTIFUL AND CAN BE HARMFUL

1966 Ford MUSTANG Coupe, red ext., black int., 2DR, auto trans, 8 Cyl. Runs great. $6000. 405-250-7311

in the Historic Masonic Building Includes Janitorial, Utilities, Conference and Snack Rooms

Great Buy! Like new 2006 GMC PICKUP Truck with 26000 miles. Red ext., Charcoal int., 4DR, Automatic, 2WD, 5 Cylinder, Gas engine. excellent shape. VIN# 1GTC51966682496 75 Asking: $9,500.00. Call: Everette Scott : 405-395-0321 everettescott@att.net

We Buy Junk Cars

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Approx. 600 Feet 316 N. Broadway Call 464-8063 or 919-0814

Retail and Ofﬁ Ofﬁce ce Suites

2006 Honda Shadow 750 Windshield, Hwy Bars, Sissy Bar, Saddle Bags, 7260 Miles $3700 405-585-3512 or 405-567-4129

VEHICLES WANTED

1999 Chevy Malibu 4 Dr,auto, AC $3795

Paul Milburn Acreages 275-1695

Office Space Available $525mo Water Included Call for Details 405-831-1952

MOTORCYCLES

TRUCKS & PICKUPS

Consignment Auction

700 SF $325.00 mo

295 SF $225 mo

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

AUCTIONS

667 N Kickapoo

410 W. Kirk 3BD 2BA CH&A fenced backyard, storage bldg $600mo $400/dep 878-6404

HOMES UNFURNISHED

LOTS & LAND

CASH

REAL ESTATE CITY

news-star.com Shawnee News-Star

$2295 to $9850

99 OLDSMOBILE AURORA..........$2295 02 CHEVY MALIBU ...................$2495 00 OLDSMOBILE ALERO ............... $3995 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2 DOOR... $4995 02 OLDSMOBILE ALERO ............$4995 01 BUICK LESABRE...................$5995 06 FORD FOCUS .......................$7995 05 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ........$7995 96 CORVETTE ...........................$9850

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

Quality Auto Pawn

273-9844

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215 N. Bell 273-4750

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SPECIALIZING IN: Concrete Piers Floor Bracing & Leveling Wood Floor Replacement Wood Rot Repair

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Stewart Home Provider Care

DUTTON CONCRETE

Based in Shawnee and surrounding areas we cook, clean and give 24 hour protective care and medication reminders. 28 years in business w/references.

273-1787 • 598-3619 990-4471 • 412-8897 990-5135

Call us at

Give us a try you will be glad you did. Private Care

BOATS

New and Used Boats

•House ﬂoors • Curbs

•Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks

273-9263

Dan’s Handyman Service Carpentry, masonry, painting, drywall, lawn maintenance, roofing. Free estimates (405) 273-4809

Concrete Work

All Types, Also Safe Rooms - Any Size, Stamp & Stain. Serving Shawnee for over 20 years. Call the best!

Teddy Martin

274-4451 CONTRACTORS GENERAL

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

405-414-8739 or 250-0435

ELDER CARE

We are a State certiﬁed companion/sitter service providing compassionate people to stay with the elderly either in their home, hospital, the nursing home or assisted living facility.

DEMOLITION

We Do All Types of Work to Satisfy your Needs! Reasonable Rates Free Estimates

Call 432-8394

A-1 DOZER Demolition - Storm Clean-up All type of excavation Building Pads - Land Clearing

317-3474 ~ 275-5304 Fully Insured

HAULING

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

Residential Hauling and Cleaning

532-2841 • 214-0361

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

DEMOLITION

*Rooﬁng *Construction *Insurance Restoration *Insulation *Guttering *Siding *Windows Recently voted Oklahoma’s #1 Rooﬁng Contractor by The Oklahoman Readers Choice Awards!

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

405.795.1509 Ofﬁce • 405.207.4325 Nathan bo.Constructionplus@gmail.com

D&D CONTRACTORS

OF SHAWNEE

13718 N. Lincoln Blvd. Edmond, OK Call for your complimentary estimate and as about our $500 credit!

Quality Lawn Care Service

PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC (405) 273-6031

Mowing/Edging Very Low Prices

(405) 268-9366

LAWN MOWING Free Est • Low Rates Local 694-3391

Reasonable Rates

Affordable Cleaning Service

YARD WORK DONE CHEAP!

We make a dirty house your sparkling home!

275-0056

Non Smoker W/Ref. has opening every other Tuesday $10.00/Hr., $5.00/Per Trip Charge, Call 6PM, 273-2974

273-4375 CELL 570-6987

Topsoil, Sand, Gravel Call 878-0588

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

SAND & GRAVEL

Scott 405-596-3382

Paint, Carpentry & Sheetrock

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

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

NORVELL ROOFING Roof leak, Shingles off?

Call 273-9398 King David’s

Construction & Rooﬁng

Insurance help available, local and statewide references available.

590-8122 “Locally Owned”

Michael’s Dirty Deed’s L.L.C BACKHOE

DOZER • Dirt Work • Ponds Built & Cleaned • Res. & Comm. Pad’s Built • Timber Cleared • Building Sites Leveled endly Fast Fri e! Servic

• Storm Shelters • Ditches • Runners Dug & Poured for Mobile Homes

DUMP TRUCK • Sand • Masonry Sand • Fill Dirt • Gravel • Select • Dark Top Soil

405-275-9068

HOUSE CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING

Need a Good Scrub Down from Top to Bottom?

Specializing in all Phases of Interior & Renovation, Sheetrock Repair, Cabinetry, Remodeling, Decks & Add-Ons!

We clean new, existing & foreclosed homes. A total clean-up & clean-out! Mowing, weed eating, ﬂowerbeds, painting, wall repair, etc. 30 years experience in construction & clean-up!

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

Everett Pickard

“We Deliver or You Pick Up”

Locally Owned • Insured In Business Since 1975

Referrals Available Call Johnny at 405.659.1493

SAND & GRAVEL

Roller Dirt Farm

596-8527

Housekeeping, Crochet and Afghans to order, 30 years experience, (405)264-3627

www.news-star.com

275-6102 788-8355

CONTRACTORS

405 214-1121

SAND & GRAVEL

Lawns Mowed, Trimmed, Weed-Eat. Flower Beds Cleaned, Hedges Trimmed, Odd jobs also done! Senior Discount

PAINTING

Housekeeping Experienced Professionals Businesses and Residential

Residential & Commercial Rooﬁng ~ Guttering ~ Siding ~ Fire Restoration Remodeling ~ Drywall~Painting Fully Insured and Bonded • Storm Damage Consulting Same phone # (405) 273-6031 and family business for over 60 years SERVING OKLAHOMA AND THE SURROUNDING STATES

Cleaned? Low Rates.

Punneo Management

Check Out Our 20% Discount on Construction for Storm Victims

MAINTENANCE

HOUSE CLEANING

Need Your House

- Demo - Safe Rooms - All Types of Dirt Work - Concrete: Slabs, Stems, Footings - Storm Shelters: Custom and Pre Fab Units -

405-755-7500 • www.van-de-steeg.com

LAWN

Mowing, Weed Eating, Cleanup, Large or Small

821-0861

SPECIALIZING IN:

Please call your local Shawnee Estimator for your FREE ESTIMATE

630-5484

JANITORIAL AND HOUSEKEEPING FREE ESTIMATES! RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS

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ELDER CARE

GRANNY SITTERS LLC!!!

Michael’s Handyman & Lawn Mowing Service

C&J WELDING CARPENTER • TY SHEPHERD • FREE ESTIMATES • Mig/Tig/Stick Welding • Cutting/Fitting • Insured/Bonded

ELDER CARE

We will stay with you!

CONTRACTORS GENERAL

• Metal Buildings • Fence/Metal Repair • Fabrication

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

www.grannysittersllc.com

Full Line Service Center 878-1402 All Inbound and Outbound Engines

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

(405) 275-7000 Fax: (405) 279-1004 buoybrothers@yahoo.com Ask about our ROOF DISCOUNT!

405-712-0905

S&D Boats Plus

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

Free Estimates & Roof Inspections Insurance Specialist Locally Owned - 30+ Years Serving Shawnee Area

We Find The Cause, Treat The Cause, Solve Your Problems

405-273-3323

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Buoy Bros.

Quality Foundation Repair & Floor Leveling

All Private Rooms with “senior friendly” Baths 24Hr Protective Care-Medication Reminders 3 Nutritious “Home-Cooked” Meals & Snacks Planned Social Activities & Special Events

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

SAND & GRAVEL

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS SEPTIC SYSTEMS

We get the job done right the ﬁrst time!

481-6124 Free Estimates

Aerobic Installation & Service Lateral Lines & Lagoons Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Certiﬁed & Bonded

HALEY’S BACKHOE (405) 878-6451 (405) 395-8176

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SECURITY

SIDING

H&H ALARM H

SIDING

igh Plains

H&H Alarm Company has proudly served the security needs for homes and businesses in Oklahoma for the past 35 years. Our company focuses on the specialized needs to ﬁt each individual customer. H&H Alarm Company offers statewide service response and local monitoring.

Residential Burglar Alarms Residential Fire Alarms Commerical Burglar Alarms Commercial Fire Alarms Access Control

MONITORING STARTING AT

1995

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Camera Surveillance Systems Intercoms Phone Cabling Data Cabling Specialized Low Voltage Wiring

• Eaves & Overhangs

405.382.6106 1704 Harvey Road, Seminole

ST. LIC# 0005

Serving Oklahoma Since 1959 www.highplainssiding.com

405.842.6694

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

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

LEGALS

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

LEGALS

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

APPLICANT: CROWN ENERGY COMPANY

RELIEF SOUGHT: SPACING

RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW/4 SE/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP EIGHT (8) NORTH, RANGE FIVE (5) EAST, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA CAUSE CD NO. 201103430

LEGALS

NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers, and takers of oil and gas and all other interested persons, particularly in Pottwatomie County, Oklahoma, and more particularly: Almeda Acock; Aloah Morrill Langford; ANSARCO, LLC; Arapahoe Resources, LLC; Arnold Morrill; Bank of Oklahoma, NA, Trustee of the Robert S. Bowers Residuary Trust; Carol Joy Simpson Howard; Charles and Penelope Holbert Revocable Trust dated 6/22/09; Chesapeake Exploration, LLC; Claude Taylor Yoakam; Connie B. Hill, Individually and as Trustee of the Connie B. Hill Trust; David Griggs Osborn; Deborah Amanda Gibson; Debra D. Lowery; Delbert A. Osborn; Delbert Frank Osborn; Edith E. Favell and James E. Favell, Co-Trustees of the Edith E. Favell Revocable Trust dated 2/26/97; Edna Christian Bear; Edward Palmer; Eldon Morrill; Emmitt James Simpson; Ethelyn Morrill; Gary Langford; Georgia M. Whittern; Glenn E. Bryans, Trustee; Hallie Davis; Jack Stolting Osborn; James E. Favell, Jr.; James Morrill; Jay Arthur Osborn; Jeffrey M. Lowery; Jewell Marie Simpson; Joe T. Gibson, II; John L. Stitt; John W. Wilson; John T. Favell; JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. As agent for Bruce Knappenberger, Steven Knappenberger, Kathleen Greenhalgh and Carolyn Devol; Judy Bryans Evans, Trustee of the G.G. Greenhill Trust; Lawrence Morrill; Layton LeRoy Palmer; Lola Christian Palmer; M. Frances Bryan Minerals Sub-Trust; Marie Green Evick, Trustee of the Marie Green Evick Revocable Trust dated 9/1/05; Martha J. Stitt; Mary Lea Dutton; Maryln G. Harman, Trustee of the Marlyn G. Harman Revocable Trust dated 9/25/04; MLR, Inc.; Myrtle Sapp Simpson; Nancy Louise Green Hall, Trustee of the James Keith Green Testamentary Trust; Naomi Morrell; Pamela Inez Phillips; Paul E. Kloberdanz and Kaye Kloberdanz as Trustees of the Paul E. Kloberdanz Family Trust; Peggy Osborn; Phillip B. Favell; Robert L. Scott and Arlene M. Scott Co-Trustees of the Robert L. Scott Family Trust; Robert Bear; Rose Morrill; Sarah J. Eddy, guardian of Estate of Almeda Acock (incompetent); Sharron Morrill; Sultan Oil Company; Susie B. Osborn; Thomas E. Simpson; Thomas W. Davis; Tom Reagan; Walter Morrill; and if any of the above named parties are deceased, the unknown heirs, personal representatives, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of the above named parties; and, if any of the above are corporations which do not continue to have a legal existence, the unknown trustees or assigns of such parties. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Applicant, CROWN ENERGY COMPANY has filed an application in this cause requesting the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma to enter an order, to be effective as of the date of the execution thereof or as of a date prior thereto, establishing 40-acre drilling and spacing units for the production of oil from the Layton Sand (True), Wewoka Sand Series, Calvin Sand Series, Senora-Skinner Sands, Earlsboro Sand, Bartlesville Sand, Savanna Sand, Mayes Lime, Hunton, Viola Lime (Trenton), Fernvale (Viola), First Wilcox Sand, Marshall, Seconf Wilcox (Bromide) common sources of supply underlying the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 21-T8N-R5E, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, by extending the provisions of Order No. 226459, with the permitted well to be located not closer than 330' to the boundary of the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 21-T8N-R5E, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, and for such other and further relief as may be proper based upon the evidence presented at the hearing herein. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause be set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant's attorney, prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, First Floor, Jim Thorpe Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 8:30 a.m., on the 9th day of August, 2011, and that this notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested parties may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact STEVE VAN HORN, P.O. Box 6442, Edmond, OK 73083, Telephone: (405) 209-3361 or ROBERT D. GRAY, OBA #013985, 3500 S. Boulevard, Suite 10B, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013, Telephone (405) 848-8998. CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA DANA L. MURPHY, Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 12th day of July, 2011. BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: Peggy Mitchell, Secretary of the Commission (Published in the Shawnee News-Star July 14, 2011)

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NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers, and takers of oil and gas and all other interested persons, particularly in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, and more particularly: Aloah Morrill Langford; Arapahoe Resources, LLC; Bank of Oklahoma, NA, Trustee of the Robert S. Bowers Residuary Trust; Carol Joy Simpson Howard; Chesapeake Exploration, LLC; Deborah Amanda Gibson; Debra D. Lowery; Delbert Frank Osborn; Edith E. Favell and James E. Favell, Co-Trustees of the Edith E. Favell Revocable Trust dated 2/26/97; Edna Christian Bear; Edward Palmer; Eldon Morrill; Emmitt James Simpson; Ethelyn Morrill; Gary Langford; Glenn E. Bryans, Trustee; Hallie Davis; Jack Stolting Osborn; James Morrill; James E. Favell, Jr.; Jeffrey M. Lowery; Jewell Marie Simpson; John L. Stitt; John T. Favell; John W. Wilson; JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. As agent for Bruce Knappenberger, Steven Knappenberger, Kathleen Greenhalgh and Carolyn Devol; Judy Bryans Evans, Trustee of the G.G. Greenhill Trust; Lawrence Morrill; Layton LeRoy Palmer; Lola Christian Palmer; M. Frances Bryan Minerals Sub-Trust; Martha J. Stitt; Mary Lea Dutton; MLR, Inc.; Myrtle Sapp Simpson; Naomi Morrill; Paul E. Kloberdanz and Kaye Kloberdanz as Trustees of the Paul E. Kloberdanz Family Trust; Phillip B. Favell; Robert L. Scott and Arlene M. Scott Co-Trustees of the Robert L. Scott Family Trust; Robert Bear; Rose Morrill; Ruth Davis; Sarah J. Eddy, guardian of Estate of Almeda Acock (incompetent); Sharron Morrill; Sultan Oil Company; Susie B. Osborn; Thomas E. Simpson; Thomas W. Davis; Tom Reagan; Walter Morrill; Walter Arnold Morrill, and, if any of the above named parties are deceased, the unknown heirs, personal representatives, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of the above named parties; and, if any of the above are corporations which do not continue to have a legal existence, the unknown trustees or assigns of such parties. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause is requesting that the Commission pool the interests, designate an operator, and adjudicate the rights and equities of oil and gas owners in the Hunton, Layton Sand (True), Wewoka Sand Series, Calvin Sand Series, Senora-Skinner Sands, Earlsboro Sand, Bartlesville Sand, Savanna Sand, Mayes Lime, Fernvale (Viola), Viola Lime (Trenton), First Wilcox Sand, Marshall, Second Wilcox (Bromide) common sources of supply underlying the SW/4 SE/4 of Section 21-T8N-R5E, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, 40-acre drilling and spacing units established by an Order to issue in Cause CD No. 201103430. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause is requesting the following special relief: (1) to designate the Applicant or some other party as operator of the unit; (2) to pool the captioned lands either as a unit or on a wellbore basis; and, (3) to provide for the development of the unit including the pooling of the proposed well and all subsequent wells where applicable. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause be set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant's attorney prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 130, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, at 8:30 a.m. on the 9th day of August, 2011, and that this notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested parties may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact STEVE VAN HORN, P.O. Box 6442, Edmond, OK 73083, Telephone: (405) 209-3361 or ROBERT D. GRAY, OBA #013985, 3500 S. Boulevard, Suite 10B, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013, Telephone (405) 848-8998.

382-7225 650-0074

Davis Tractor Service

Free Estimates

TONY KIDWELL’S TRUCK & TRACTOR

*PONDS * PADS *SCAPER WORK

405-613-0578 or 273-0243

• Seamless Guttering

TRACTOR SERVICES

TUGGLE DOZER*

Call for free estimates.

• Replacement Windows

TRACTOR SERVICES

Brush hogging and clean up any size.

• All Types of Siding

NEW OR EXISTING ALARMS • • • • •

Siding Co.

TRACTOR SERVICES

SKID LOADER SERVICES

Brushhog • Box Blade 273-1325 275-1740

TREE SERVICE

SHAWNEE TREE SERVICE Licensed, Bonded, Insured FREE ESTIMATES

275-9739 501-2994

~Tree removal ~Snow removal ~Driveway Fixed/Graveled ~Haul-Off ~Dirt Work

TREE SERVICE

OKLAHOMA

TREE SERVICE

Licensed-Bonded-Insured BUCKET TRUCK STUMP GRINDING Free Est.

432-8848

PAYLESS TREE SERVICE Licensed • Bonded • Insured

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

275-1812 HASBELL’S

TREE SERVICE TRIMMING & REMOVAL With Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Licensed-Bonded-Insured Free Est • Senior Citizen Discount

878-0487

WATER WELLS *Loman Drilling* Complete Water Well Systems

Call for Free Estimate

Danny Price 201-8823

LEGALS

273-4108

LEGALS

BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA APPLICANT: CROWN ENERGY COMPANY RELIEF SOUGHT: POOLING LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NW/4 SE/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP EIGHT (8) OKLAHOMA CAUSE CD NO. 201103431 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers, and takers of oil and gas and all other interested persons, particularly in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, and more particularly: Aloah Morrill Langford; Arapahoe Resources, LLC; Bank of Oklahoma, NA, Trustee of the Robert S. Bowers Residuary Trust; Carol Joy Simpson Howard; Chesapeake Exploration, LLC; Deborah Amanda Gibson; Debra D. Lowery; Delbert Frank Osborn; Edith E. Favell and James E. Favell, Co-Trustees of the Edith E. Favell Revocable Trust dated 2/26/97; Edna Christian Bear; Edward Palmer; Eldon Morrill; Emmitt James Simpson; Ethelyn Morrill; Gary Langford; Glenn E. Bryans, Trustee; Hallie Davis; Jack Stolting Osborn; James Morrill; James E. Favell, Jr.; Jeffrey M. Lowery; Jewell Marie Simpson; John L. Stitt; John T. Favell; John W. Wilson; JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. As agent for Bruce Knappenberger, Steven Knappenberger, Kathleen Greenhalgh and Carolyn Devol; Judy Bryans Evans, Trustee of the G.G. Greenhill Trust; Lawrence Morrill; Layton LeRoy Palmer; Lola Christian Palmer; M. Frances Bryan Minerals Sub-Trust; Martha J. Stitt; Mary Lea Dutton; MLR, Inc.; Myrtle Sapp Simpson; Naomi Morrill; Paul E. Kloberdanz and Kaye Kloberdanz as Trustees of the Paul E. Kloberdanz Family Trust; Phillip B. Favell; Robert L. Scott and Arlene M. Scott Co-Trustees of the Robert L. Scott Family Trust; Robert Bear; Rose Morrill; Ruth Davis; Sarah J. Eddy, guardian of Estate of Almeda Acock (incompetent); Sharron Morrill; Sultan Oil Company; Susie B. Osborn; Thomas E. Simpson; Thomas W. Davis; Tom Reagan; Walter Morrill; Walter Arnold Morrill, and, if any of the above named parties are deceased, the unknown heirs, personal representatives, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of the above named parties; and, if any of the above are corporations which do not continue to have a legal existence, the unknown trustees or assigns of such parties. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause is requesting that the Commission pool the interests, designate an operator, and adjudicate the rights and equities of oil and gas owners in the Layton Sand (True), Wewoka Sand Series, Calvin Sand Series, Senora-Skinner Sands, Earlsboro Sand, Bartlesville Sand, Savanna Sand, Mayes Lime, Hunton, Viola Lime (Trenton), Fernvale (Viola), First Wilcox Sand, Marshall, Second Wilcox (Bromide) common sources of supply underlying the NW/4 SE/4 of Section 21-T8N-R5E, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, 40-acre drilling and spacing units established by Order No. 226459. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause is requesting the following special relief: (1) to designate the Applicant or some other party as operator of the unit; (2) to pool the captioned lands either as a unit or on a wellbore basis; and, (3) to provide for the development of the unit including the pooling of the proposed well and all subsequent wells where applicable. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause be set before an Administrative Law Judge for hearing, taking of evidence and reporting to the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Applicant and interested parties may present testimony by telephone. The cost of telephonic communication shall be paid by the person or persons requesting its use. Interested parties who wish to participate by telephone shall contact the Applicant or Applicant's attorney prior to the hearing date, and provide their name and phone number. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this cause will be heard before an Administrative Law Judge on the Initial Hearing Docket at the Corporation Commission, 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 130, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, at 8:30 a.m. on the 9th day of August, 2011, and that this notice be published as required by law and the rules of the Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested parties may appear and be heard. For information concerning this action, contact STEVE VAN HORN, P.O. Box 6442, Edmond, OK 73083, Telephone: (405) 209-3361 or ROBERT D. GRAY, OBA #013985, 3500 S. Boulevard, Suite 10B, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013, Telephone (405) 848-8998. CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA

CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA DANA L. MURPHY, Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner

DANA L. MURPHY, Chair JEFF CLOUD, Vice-Chairman BOB ANTHONY, Commissioner

DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 12th day of July, 2011.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: Peggy Mitchell, Secretary of the Commission (Published in the Shawnee News-Star July 14, 2011)

For questions regarding legals or to place a legal in the classified section, contact Salonne Carter at 214.3972

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