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See page 1C Durant Daily Democrat$1.00 Inside News Networking: Southeastern to honor three Distinguished Making it work for your business Alumni at Homecoming on Oct. 14 The great weather has just added BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS As Chairman of the $25 billion, with pipeline member of the Advisory John Carey was elected a special “flavor” to our Coffee Board and Chief Executive and storage assets located Board of Cox School’s State Representative of Network. Nothing goes better with DURANT – Officer, Greg Armstrong in more than 40 states and Maguire Energy Institute at District 21 in 2002. As a cool weather than a great cup of Southeastern Oklahoma built Plains All American five provinces in Canada. Southern Methodist freshman legislator, he was coffee, and of course State University will honor Company from a small In 2010, the “Houston University, the National named Chair of the House good company. three individuals with the firm with Chronicle” Petroleum Committee on Banking That’s what our Coffee Network is Distinguished Alumni its initial named Council, and Finance. Other com- all about! Chairman, Pastor Tim... Award during operations Plains All and the mittee assignments includ- See page 3A Homecoming festivities in in American Board of ed Appropriation and October. Cushing, one of the Trustees Budget, Economic Inside Lifestyles An awards banquet will Oklahoma, top 10 of The Development, and Veterans formally honor Greg into one of “Best Council and Military Affairs, which War hero and Armstrong (‘80), former the largest Places to onhe served as Vice Chair. State Representative John Greg Armstrong pipeline John Carey Work.” James Chambers Alcohol In 2009, Carey was hon- cookbook author, a Carey (‘92), and Major and storage and Drugs ored with the General James E. companies in America, Armstrong is a director of Houston. Distinguished Service successful mix for Chambers (‘75), at 5:30 ranked No. 99 in the the Federal Reserve Bank Armstrong received his Award from the Oklahoma p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the Fortune 500. During 2010, of Dallas, Houston Branch, Bachelor of Science degree State Regents for Higher 60 years Visual and Performing Arts Plains All American had and National Oilwell in Accounting from Center. total revenues of more than Varco, Inc. He is also a Southeastern. See SE, page 2A Durant’s Homecoming Queen Red River Ford and United Way team up to help community See page 1B LOOKING AHEAD Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women The President of the state Federation, Christie Breedlove of Tulsa, will be guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women on September 20. The meeting will be held at Sports City Cafe, 5067 S. 9th Ave., in Durant, DURANT DEMOCRAT: BRITTANY SNAPP beginning at noon. The public is invited; lunch is Dutch-treat. LOCAL VOLUNTEERS met Thursday to discuss the food drive hosted by Bryan County United Way and Red DAILY BIBLE VERSE River Ford Lincoln of Durant. From left to right: Darrell “Follow God’s example, therefore, Mendez, Sue Stanfield, Linda Howell, Doris Campbell, as dearly loved children” Brenda Simpson, Pamela Robinson, Curtis Coker, -Ephesians 5:1 Tammy Arnold, Pat Lynch and Shannon Spaulding. BY BRITTANY SNAPP banks start emptying out. Today in History STAFF WRITER When Red River Ford contacted us to partner up On this day in 1793 Red River Ford Lincoln with them, it was like my George Washington lays the cor- of Durant and Bryan prayers were answered,” nerstone to the United States County United Way are she said. The food drive Capitol building, the home of the once again teaming up benefits all the food banks legislative branch of American gov- through a food drive to in Bryan County including ernment.The building would take help the community. Families Feeding nearly a century to complete, as “This is our fourth Families, Hands of Hope, architects came and went, the year,” said Darrell Loaves & Fishes, River of British set fire to it and it was Mendez, of Red River Life, St. Catherine’s and called into use during the Civil War Ford Lincoln. “It has got- Salvation Army. Red DURANT DEMOCRAT: LESLIE BOYD ten bigger and bigger River Ford donates $25 for 3-Day Forecast every year.” Pamela every vehicle sold during KATELYNN HUMPHRIES was Robinson, director of the food bank and includes Monday named 2011 Homecoming Queen on Bryan County United Way the community in collect- Mostly sunny, with a Friday night before the Lions took the agrees. “Every year, it has ing food. “We partner high near 85. field. Humphries, escorted by her father, grown beyond our goal,” with different businesses was crowned by Durant High School’s she said. and organizations from the 1961 Homecoming Queen, Mrs. Pat In 2008, the food drive community,” Mendez Tuesday Hutton Christian. collected 12,877 pounds said. “We also partner with Mostly sunny, with of food and $1,526.75 in schools. a high near 89. donations from Red River “Our employees came Ford employees, cus- up with the idea. It’s a Wednesday tomers and vehicle sales. community wide event Three Valley Museum This number has grown and just a really good way A 30 percent exponentially and in 2010, to give back.” chance of showers the drive collected 33,404 The food bank will be and thunderstorms. seeking volunteers pounds of food and raised going on from October 2- Partly sunny, with a $2,158.29 in donations. November 20 this year. high near 86. BY BRITTANY SNAPP Durant at the heart of the Ferris has many fun This year, 35,000 pounds There will be drop off STAFF WRITER Red River, Blue River events planned for the of food is the goal. boxes located at various Today’s weather on page 8 and Washita River val- upcoming months. On Robinson said a food drive businesses around Durant. The city of Durant has leys. It has various Friday, the museum will at this time of year is defi- For more information, a very rich history that exhibits from 1873 to the be hosting an apprecia- nitely needed. “This time please contact the Bryan many people are not present. Some of the tion every for Bryan of year, for whatever rea- County United Way at aware of. The Durant exhibits featured include County employees. son, it seems like the food (580) 931-7147. Historical Society is an early day law office, a The museum is also bringing Southeastern doctor’s office, a child’s looking for volunteers. City hires new marketing/recreational manager Oklahoma history to life room, a parlor and a gen- Volunteers only need to through the Three Valley eral store. commit to working two BY BRITTANY SNAPP Stephenville, Texas. INSIDE TODAY’S DURANT STAFF WRITER DAILY DEMOCRAT Museum located on Main They also have many hours per week. Clark plans to bring more Street. fun items on display such They would perform visitors into the area. OBITUARIES The city of Durant has ...... 2A The museum, founded as a piano that was duties such as cleaning, She said she wants to in 1976, was previously hired Jordan encourage people BUSINESS...... 3A shipped up the Red River dusting exhibits, assisting Clark as the new located in the basement in 1860, a 1920s flapper in upcoming events and to visit and stay at OPINION...... 4A of the Choctaw Nation recreation mar- local hotels and dress and memorabilia possibly sharing scripted keting manager. Headquarters. In 2003, from Durant High School information with the spend money at ANNIE’S MAILBOX...... 5A She will be doing local businesses. the museum was moved and Southeastern museum’s guests. marketing for the She also wants to LIFESTYLES...... 1-2, 4B to a 15,000 square foot “We’re just trying to Oklahoma State Durant bring Durant resi- building at 401 W. Main University. get more and more peo- COMICS...... 3B Department of dents together. St. The museum recently ple into the museum,” Parks and The name of the muse- “My job is to SPORTS...... ,,,... 1-2, 7-8C acquired a collection Ferris said. “We’re look- Recreation. Clark Jordan Clark bring more people um comes from a book from the R.L. Williams ing for more opportuni- CLASSIFIED has been living in Durant into Durant and to use the ...... 3-6C about Durant written by Library. Nancy Ferris, the ties to touch more lives.” since January and said she Henry McCreary entitled new multi-sports com- museum curator, said the If you are interested in “loves it.” plex,” she said. “My plans “Queen of Three room that harbors this becoming a volunteer or Clark is from are mostly to get some Valleys.” collection from the state’s for more information Breckenridge, Texas, and more tournaments and The book was pub- third governor can be about the museum, call received her master’s in activities that will help lished in 1946 and refer- used by the community 580-920-1907 from 1-5 kinesiology from Tarleton Durant have a sense of ences the location of for small meetings. Monday through Friday. State University in community.”

2A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Obituaries SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Imogene Storms Johnson Oneta Elizabeth Wingfield Stinson SE two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Continued from Page 1A Funeral services for Imogene Storms Johnson Oneta Elizabeth Wingfield Stinson, 88, went to see Service, Meritorious will be held Saturday, her loving Lord on Friday, Education. Service with six Oak Leaf September 17, 2011, at 2:00 September 16, 2011, in He has been active in Clusters, Joint Service PM at the St. Paul’s Commendation, Army United Methodist Denison, Texas. She was civic affairs and currently born January 24, 1923, in serves as a member of the Commendation, and Army Church in Okemah. Achievement medals. Interment will follow Durant, Oklahoma to Board of Directors of the at the Highland Dulcie Beatrice Fite Texoma Health A graduate of the United Cemetery also in Wingfield and Benjamin Foundation. States Army War College, Okemah. Franklin Wingfield. Carey earned his Chambers holds a Master’s Imogene Storms Oneta attended school Bachelor of Science in Degree in Logistics from Johnson was born at Caddo where she let- Finance degree at the Florida Institute of March 12, 1921, in Technology. Okemah, Oklahoma to Ben tered in basketball and Southeastern and served as reported for the school paper. the University’s fall com- He was recently hired by and Mae Landers Storms. Drayton McLane as an She passed away Wednesday, September 14, She was also fond of dancing, espe- mencement speaker in 2011 in Oklahoma City at the age of 90. cially the jitter bug. From Caddo, she went to 2009. Executive Vice President Johnson inherited a special talent from her Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. It James E. Chambers for McLane Group of mother. She played the piano by ear. During her was while in Durant that she met her husband of 61 enlisted in the United Temple, Texas. McLane is grade school years at Lincoln School and her high years, Talmadge Edward (T.E.) Stinson. They met in States Army after a brief the owner of the Houston school years at Okemah High, she was constantly front of the science building. They were married two stint teaching school in Astros and McLane called on to play the piano for special events. She Advance Technologies, A sang in the grade school glee club and the high years later on June 6, 1942. Before their wedding day, Marietta, Oklahoma. Oneta caught a train to Phenix City, Alabama, where Rising from the rank of DOD and Government school girl’s quartet. She was a member of the Information Technology pep club and the women’s basketball team and the ceremony was to take place. While on the train she Private to the rank of Major during her junior year was elected football queen. saw one of her elementary school teachers who General, he commanded at company. She graduated in 1939 from Okemah High helped her pick out a wedding dress on a stop in all levels from Company Chambers earned his School. From 1939 to 1942, she worked for the Memphis, Tennessee. The couple resided in Phenix Command to General Bachelor of Arts degree in Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) City, Alabama, until T.E. was called to the service. For Officer commands in Physical Education at at the Okfuskee County Courthouse in Okemah. two years she and her son, Larry, lived with her moth- Balad, Iraq, Fort Hood, Southeastern. His wife, During the years 1940 and 1941, when er in Caddo while her husband served in War World Texas, Fort Eustis, and Fort Elaine, is a 1975 graduate Okemah drew crowds of 25,000 to the streets for of Southeastern with a Pioneer Days weekend, she joined a group of II. When T.E. came back, the couple resided in Durant Lee, Virginia. He served before moving to Denison, Texas in 1955. While liv- combat tours in Desert degree in social studies and Okemahns sponsored by the Okemah Chamber of a Masters Degree from Commerce and toured every rural community and ing in Durant, Oneta gave birth to Jerry and Pamela Shield/Desert Storm and school in the region. Johnson played the piano as in 1960; the family was complete when Joan was Operation Iraqi Troy University in Early the Chamber members entertained and promoted born. Oneta spent the remainder of her life as a home- Freedom/Operation Childhood Education. Pioneer Days. In 1990, she organized and led a maker. The couple raised cattle, kept bees for honey Enduring Freedom. After To purchase tickets for group of Chamber members, dressed in Pioneer and grew their own produce on their land. Eventually, 33 years of service, he this event or for more Days tee-shirts and baseball caps to the floor of part of their property was rented as lots for trailer retired on September 1, information about the House of Representatives and State Senate at Homecoming, come by the the State Capitol. The Chamber members extend- homes. Oneta owned and managed the trailer park 2011. business for about 40 years. She also was a success- His awards and decora- Southeastern Welcome ed a warm invitation to House and Senate mem- Center (425 W. University bers and their constituents all over the state to ful Avon salesperson. She was an active member of tions include the attend Pioneer Days. She was the pianist for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Denison. Bird watch- Distinguished Service Blvd.), visit Okemah Kiwanis Club for many years. ing, fishing, and planting flowers were some of her Medal, Legion of Merit alumni.SE.edu, or call the On December 5, 1942, she married Okemah favorite pastimes. with three Oak Leaf alumni office at 580-745- attorney and state legislator Glen D. Johnson, Sr. Oneta leaves behind many sad family members. Clusters, Bronze Star with 2875. While Glen was serving with the U.S. Army over- Missing her are her sons, Larry Stinson and wife seas, Imogene worked as an administrative assis- tant for Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. (ONG) in Linda and Jerry Stinson and wife Jo Carol; daughters, ATV rider injured in accident their main office in Tulsa and, later, she served as Joan Stinson Wright and husband Monty Wright and an administrative assistant for the Vice President Pamela Stinson Silverwise and husband Patrick An ATV rider was An EagleMed helicop- for Sales in the corporate office for ONG in Silverwise; grandchildren, Lori Stinson Brown and injured in an accident ter out of Hugo was dis- Oklahoma City. husband Eddie Brown, Larry Edward Stinson II and Saturday at Highway 70E patched at approximately Following World War II, she lived in wife Rachel Stinson, Andrew Stinson and wife Washington, D.C. as the wife of newly elected and Risner Road. 5 p.m. to transport the vic- Christine Stinson, Leigh Ann Stinson Mahone and Emergency personnel tim to Parkland Memorial Oklahoma Fourth District Congressman Glenn D. husband Matt Mahone, Kimberly Silverwise Elias Johnson, Sr. The Johnsons were blessed with a were dispatched at 4:42 Hospital in Dallas. son, Glen D. Johnson, Jr., born April 20, 1954 in and husband Jacob Elias, Misty Silverwise, Aaron p.m., and according to The helicopter landed at Oklahoma City. Wright Gray and husband Jared Gray, and Micah authorities, a male suffered Rock Creek Elementary In 1966, her husband was appointed chairman Wright and wife Kaci Wright; great-grandchildren a head injury. School in Blue. of the Oil Import Appeals Board, a three judge Abby Brown, Emma Brown, Trey Stinson, Amanda Bryan County EMS and Additional details on administrative panel with representation from the Stinson, Maylee Mahone, Ella Mahone, Hadley the Durant Fire the accident were not U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior and Mahone, William Mahone, McCade Stinson, Dylan Department were among available at press time Commerce. The Johnsons returned to Stinson, Sam Silverwise-Nelson, Nohemy Elias; her agencies that responded. Saturday. Washington D.C. with their young son. Due to brother Marion Wingfield; and many nieces and her husband’s illness, the Johnsons’ returned to nephews. Okemah in 1972. During the mid-70’s, Imogene was assistant city clerk and assistant city treasur- She was preceded in death by her husband, Roma Lou Bryant er for the City of Okemah. She was an active Talmadge Edward (T.E.) Stinson; parents, Dulcie member and past president of the American (Beatrice) Fite Wingfield and Benjamin Franklin Funeral services for Roma Lou Bryant, 89, of Cedar Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Okemah Wingfield; brothers, Edmond Wingfield, Jim Hill, TX, who passed away September 16, 2011, in Chamber of Commerce and a member of PEO. Wingfield and Benjamin Wingfield; sisters, Laura Jo Duncanville, TX, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Glen Sr. died in 1983; just two weeks after his son Walla, Ada Bell Love and Alice Gordon Clarida. September 20, 2011, in Restland Cemetery in Boswell, had been sworn in to serve as a new member of Oneta will be remembered as a vivacious, sweet OK. Bro. Terrell Suggs will officiate. Holmes-Coffey- the Oklahoma House of Representatives. and God-fearing woman. She raised a family with In 1999, Imogene received her hometown’s Murray Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. most prestigious honor and was inducted into the grace and prayers, always paying mind to sprinkle Okemah Hall of Fame. And in 2000, an endowed creativity and adventure in moments with her chil- scholarship was established in her name at dren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She Southeastern Oklahoma State University in had more love inside her than she could give out and Dr. Donald Dingle, D.C. Durant, Oklahoma, where her son Glen Jr. served therefore was always abundantly generous. We know Treating Auto Accident Victims and other Dull Matters as President from 1997-2007. she has many crowns in Heaven and is probably Wherever Imogene Johnson lived, the nation’s dancing the jitter bug with Jesus. Did you lose your House, Truck, Boat, RV? capitol, the state capitol, or her hometown of The family viewing will be held from 3-4 p.m. Okemah, she was always campaigning for her Sunday at Holmes Coffey Murray Funeral Home in Did you submit a claim to your insurance husband, her son and promoting her beloved company and received NOTHING? Okemah. Durant, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 10 Imogene most recently resided at Epworth a.m. Monday September 19, 2011 at the Calvary Or were you wrongfully imprisoned? Villa in Oklahoma City where she enjoyed daily Baptist Church in Durant, Oklahoma, with Bro. Darel Call me: 580-889-3338 visits with her son Glen, her daughter-in-law Bunch officiating, interment following at Melinda and her many friends and family from Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo, Oklahoma. 240992 Okemah and around the state. Pallbearers will be Andrew Stinson, Larry Stinson II, During her illness, she received excellent care Micah Wright, Eddie Brown, Matt Mahone and from Dr. Ron White, Dr. Mark Miles, Dr. Peter Jacob Elias. Honorary pallbearers will be Jared Gray Winn, Dr. Vivek Khetpal and Dr. Jim Ford. She is preceded in death by her parents, hus- (deployed in Afghanistan), Sam Silverwise-Nelson, band Glen D. Johnson, Sr. (1983) and one sister, Larry Stinson III, McCade Stinson, Dylan Stinson Gerry Senft of Bellevue, Nebraska who passed and William Mahone. away in January 2009. Family and friends may send online condolences Survivors include her son, Glen D. Johnson, Jr. and view tributes at www.coffeymurray.com. and wife Melinda of Oklahoma City; niece, Sue Services are under the direction of Holmes- Timmerman of Sterling, Colorado; nephew, Coffey-Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma. Darryl Johnson and wife Marcia of Oklahoma City, niece Susan Martine and husband Jack of Oklahoma City, niece Teresa Johnson of Ventura, California; nephews, Mark and Craig Johnson of Ventura, California; sister in law, Virginia Johnson of Ventura, California; and very special cousins: Paula Whiteis of Tulsa, Philip Landers of Okemah, Dr. Phyllis Landers Logsdon and husband Guy Logsdon of Tulsa, Barbara and Ed Landers of Okemah, Beverly Breedlove of Southeastern Students! Clinton, Missouri, John Herberger and Sue of Jenks, Oklahoma and Leon Storms of Chickasha, Oklahoma. We Have Serving as active pallbearers will be: Randy Compton, Doug Nesbitt, Rob Gardner, Brad Sparks, Dr. Michael Landers and Dr. John Twin XL Mattresses Landers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Holman, At A Great Price! Raymond Scoufos, Sam Moore, Pat Martin, Raymond Overall, Lloyd Pickering and Dr. Bob Klabenes. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home, 301 N. 3rd Street in Okemah, Oklahoma. Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. Brian Matthews with the eulogy by President David Boren “She made sure I had the best A reception will be held at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall immediately Including Memory Foam And Pillow Tops. care growing up... following the interment at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests dona- Save 25% Or More! Now I want to make sure tions to the Glen D. Johnson, Sr. and Imogene S. In House Financing And Layaway Available! Johnson scholarship at the Southeastern she has the best care.” Oklahoma State University Foundation. 1405 N. 4th Ave. PMB 4187, Durant, OK 74701. Online condolences may be made at American Sleep Care for Adults & Seniors www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com. 3601 W Main St. Durant , Ok 74701 www.HeavenSentCaregivers.com 580-924-6483 Durant 580.931.3112 • Sherman 903.868.1339 245181 214740

Durant Daily Democrat BUSINESS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 3A Networking: Making it work for your business

The great weather has author of Currency (strik- networking together. ence the competing BBQ case more than 20 cars, sports and activities. just added a special “fla- ing networking gold in a Another excellent meats and side dishes, trucks, and motorcycles in In addition to rides, vor” to our Coffee relationship economy) opportunity for networking sample plates are available the outside exhibit area on games and carnival treats, Network. Nothing goes says, “You have a circle of is our Business After for $10. Cash prizes will be Saturday, October 8, from family fun stations will be better with cool weather people which includes Hours. Business After awarded for Best Ribs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. set-up throughout the day. than a great cup of coffee, friends, coworkers, busi- Hours will be Tuesday, Pulled Pork/Shoulder and All the proceeds from Participants are encour- and of course good compa- ness associates, or neigh- September 27, 5:30 p.m. to Smoked Sausage, as well the show will go to the aged to dress their children ny. bors — your network. 7:00 p.m. at the First as Best Sauce, Best Side organization. in their best camouflage, That’s what our Coffee Each person in your net- Texoma National Bank and Best Showmanship. Hunters, who are up for and sign them up for the Network is all about! work has a network of their Conference Center The Cook-Off cat- the challenge, can bring the Cutest Camo Kids Contest, Chairman, Pastor Tim Cox, own. When you educate located 220 W egories are: carcass of a wild hog to sponsored by Southeastern Abundant Life Temple and them on what you do and Main in beautiful People’s Choice enter a competition at the Pediatrics. Co-Chair, Doug Koph, who your potential client downtown Durant. Best BBQ and Event Center’s official sta- The Oklahoma Wildlife IKON Office Solutions, do is, you are giving them Bring your busi- People’s Choice tion. There will be a $500 Department will also have a great job each information about your ness cards, a friend Bestprize for the Biggest Wild a booth to educate children Wednesday morning, 8:00 company that they can and join us for a Showmanship, Hog. on wildlife regulations and a.m. at Hot Shots Coffee share with their network.” fun filled evening. and the Grand Participants can also conservation in Oklahoma. located at 2832 W People want to do busi- Come and go Prize will be enter their most prized Kids can also enjoy the live University Blvd. Ste 136, ness with people. The “Hog Wild” with Janet awarded on Buck or Wild Hog Mount aquarium display with of leading our group. Durant Chamber of the Durant Sunday, October on the “Wall of Fame” for local aquatic species. I asked Pastor Tim to Commerce’s Coffee Chamber of REED 9. the People’s Choice Please visit www.wild- take this opportunity to let Network puts a face to a Commerce and Chamber Chat In addition, be Award. 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This Saturday, October 8, from Classic Car-Truck- Winner must be present to event. definition: it is the process “warm hand-off” beats a 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Motorcycle Show, U.S. claim prizes. For additional informa- of building a network of “cold call” or “Googling” Sunday, October 9, from Army National Guard The Outdoor Show will tion or upcoming events business contacts, which for information any day. It 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Climbing Wall, hunting provide opportunities for you can find us online at can refer each other. is a win-win proposition. Choctaw Event Center in exhibits, as well as a gun outdoor enthusiasts to learn www.durantchamber.org, This works whether the This builds relationships Durant. show, and entertainment on and share their knowledge Facebook, Twitter or visit economy is up, down or which builds trust. Public admission is free. the Main Stage. of nature and hunting. our office located at 215 N. anywhere in the middle. Isn’t that why we like to The Cook-Off participants The Crusin’ for a Cure Local and national vendors Fourth Avenue, business The beauty of networking do business in Durant? will compete for a chance Classic auto show will ben- will be showcasing new hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 is that it works for any- Let’s help each other by to “cash-in” on their best efit the March of Dimes. products and the latest p.m., Monday through body. Carrie Perrien Smith growing our businesses by BBQ recipes. To experi- The auto show will show- advancements in outdoor Friday. More and more activities are coming to downtown Durant The activities in represent Durant at ning some special activ- of fun. es. a.m. to noon. downtown Durant just Oklahoma Main ities for I would like to tell Bella Rose Salon is You can register keep flowing. We had Street’s booth on Christmas. 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Kings Daughters & Sons Nursing Center receives national honors

DURANT — King’s Amanda Twiss, CEO of improvement solutions fying facilities on the age of respondents rat- cializes in Skilled Daughters & Sons My InnerView-OCS, that span the entire post- questions “What is your ing the facility as Nursing Rehabilitation received the My said, in a news release. acute healthcare contin- recommendation of this “excellent” and Long Term Care. InnerView Excellence in “These skilled nursing uum. My InnerView facility to others? and King’s Daughters & This is the second Action awards, national facilities deserve recog- presents the annual “What is your recom- Sons Nursing Center has year that King’s honors that recognize nition for their success. award and supports mendation of this facili- been a part of the Durant Daughters & Sons has the facility’s commit- The feedback that they leaders across the entire ty as a place to work?” community since 1957 . earned this national ment to superior cus- received from residents, senior care profession in terms of the percent- The nursing home spe- award. tomer and workforce families, and employees with tools to measure, satisfaction. Nearly overwhelmingly scored benchmark, and 5,500 nursing homes in their facilities as excel- improve performance. the country participated lent. This award salutes This year’s award for in a 2010 satisfaction their dedication to cus- superior customer and survey. tomer and workforce workforce satisfaction The award, which is satisfaction, and high- was presented to My presented annually, rec- lights the differences InnerView customers ognizes those providers they make in the lives of who completed a cus- that performed in the people every day.” tomer and workforce top ten percent of nurs- My InnerView-OCS, satisfaction survey in ing homes. a division of National 2010, had a minimum “We congratulate the Research Corporation, 30 percent response Excellence in Action provides applied rate, and scored in the award recipients,” research and quality- top ten percent of quali-

ONG offers rebates Bryan County Systems of Care OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Natural Gas has started a program offering rebates to cus- Upcoming Event tomers who improve energy efficiency in their homes. Family Voice and Choice: The rebates include up to $1,950 for upgrading heat- What You Need to Know about IEP’s ing systems, $850 for adding natural gas water Who’s Invited? heaters, $750 for building a Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and home that follows ONG Caregivers who live in Bryan County. energy efficiency guide- lines, $680 for adding natu- When? Where? ral gas clothes dryers and $30 for a furnace inspec- October 4, 2011 6-8pm Grace Baptist Church tion. The ONG rebates are 206 E. Main part of an energy-efficiency Durant, Ok. program authorized by the Oklahoma Corporation Cost: Commission. Free!!! Sign-up now! Limited seating! ONG spokesman Don Sign-up: Sherry said there is about $7.6 million a year available By e-mail: [email protected] for the rebate program dur- By phone: 580-924-6263 (Ask for Systems of Care) ing the next three years. The In person: 1105 Lynnwood Durant, OK 74701 rebates will be paid on a first-come, first-served Workshop planned by: Bryan County Systems of Care basis while funds are avail- Presentation by: Oklahoma Parents Center able. Facilities provided by: Grace Baptist Church 244446 244720

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924-4388 OPINION 4A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Obama Tainted by Loan Guarantees to Solar Firms One factor favoring President Obama's re-elec- tion, according to a recent article by political scientist Michael Alan Lichtman, is the BARONE absence of scandal in his administration. Lichtman may have spo- ken too soon. The reason ing the government. can be capsulized in a sin- On Aug. 31, while gle word: Solyndra. That's Obama was vacationing on the name of a company that Martha's Vineyard, manufactured solar panels Solyndra filed for bank- in Fremont, Calif. (which ruptcy. On Sept. 8, the day voted 71 percent for of Obama's "American Obama in 2008). Jobs Act" speech to a joint Solyndra was the first session of Congress, FBI company to receive a loan agents conducted searches guarantee from the of Solyndra's headquarters Department of Energy as and the homes of the firm's part of the 2009 stimulus CEO and founder. package. This wasn't small Newspaper accounts specu- potatoes. The loan guaran- late that the government tee was for $535 million. may wind up losing the A Senate Review by Senator Josh Brecheen It was, Vice President whole $535 million. Biden said, "exactly what The House Energy and In President Obama's Josh most dramatic price drop a thousand miles away, the Recovery Act was all Commerce oversight sub- latest jobs proposal, once BRECHEEN since the time of the where we hope a percent- about." Energy Secretary committee conducted a again, he is calling for Revolutionary War and age might make it back to Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize hearing on Solyndra on higher taxes to continue worse than any single year Oklahoma. "Taxing the winner, said it would help Wednesday. Documents heightened federal funding The of the Great Depression. wealthy" sounds good until "spark a new revolution that have been sought not only for failed economic pro- Conservative Only by adding all the we realize we are the ones will put Americans to Voice by Republicans but also by grams that have NOT years of the Great who will be penalized in work." It was part of the Democratic Rep. Henry worked. It's not the same Depression together can terms of less opportunity. Obama administration's Waxman, former chairman exact song as a few years 15.9 percent. During the you find greater deflation When money is spent in program to create so-called next six years, the worst of the committee. prior but it seems to have rates. In spite of the situa- the free market it dupli- "green jobs," which we It's possible the subcom- the same lyrics and a years of the Depression tion and the lack of govern- cates, however, when were told were the key to (year synonymous with mittee will find nefarious familiar sound. ment revenue, congres- money is paid to the gov- future economic growth. goings on at Solyndra. Was Currently, we have 14 federal spending pro- sional officials decided to ernment the leaky purse The beauty part is that a grams), the unemployment the administration's deci- million Americans unem- keep more money in the syndrome reduces the bang loan guarantee doesn't sion to grant a loan guaran- ployed, many more than rate remained in the realm hands of constituents for the buck. For those require the federal govern- of 20 percent. By 1938, tee of half a billion dollars that underemployed, 2.5 through a boldmove. Led who have never evaluated ment to shell out cash influenced by a major cam- million jobs lost since the unemployment rate by a conservative the leaky federal purse, I unless and until the recipi- was 19 percent and by paign contributor? Did the 2009, and 7.2 million peo- President, the Congress cut can assure you after spend- ent defaults on the loan. If Energy Department disre- ple collecting unemploy- 1939 it was 17.2 percent. federal income tax rates to ing six years evaluating the company's business After almost a decade of gard obvious caution flags ment checks. Currently, 1 bare bones (dropping the programs on the federal plan works out, the loan about the company? Did in 3 unemployed people big government spending top tax rates to 1/3 of for- level...it is a real phenome- costs the government virtu- the unemployment rates somebody slip somebody a have been so for more than mer levels and the bottom non!! ally nothing. bribe? a year. In summary, what were basically unchanged. tax rates cut to 1/5 of pre- Big government is not Obama paid a visit to Despite all the rhetoric, But let's assume for the we have been doing is not vious levels). The conser- the solution to our eco- Solyndra on a trip to time being that there was working and common World War II (not the New vatives in Congress/White nomic woes. It is the prob- California in May 2010. "It Deal) pulled America out no criminal conduct here, sense says it is time for a House also rapidly down- lem. By keeping your is here that companies like no violation of government change in our tune. of the Great Depression. sized government to mirror money, you will stimulate Solyndra are leading the Many argue the massive procedures, no fraud. Let's We have only to look at the tax policy overhaul. the economy far better than way toward a brighter, more assume everyone in the the governing lessons of federal spending in the The result of these bold by giving it to some politi- prosperous future," he said. 1930's actually lengthened administration acted with our past to see where we conservative changes was cian. The most effective Hailing the green jobs loan good faith. are headed and how to the duration of the Great amazing. Within two years, elected officials are NOT guarantee program, he went Depression. Those looking There's still a scandal -- properly adjust the dial the economy was back on those who bring home on, "We can see the positive the scandal of the govern- before it's too late. at the tax and unemploy- its feet again, and not just more dollars, but those impacts right here at ment rates in the first three ment handing out hundreds The successful tax poli- back but booming (a time who work to see those dol- Solyndra." of millions of dollars to cies of the 1920's are a years (1929-32) have a known as the"Roaring lars never leave your pock- The White House even sturdy basis for that posi- unproven and speculative signpost for America today 20's"). The Great et in the first place. May prepared a video about the businesses. Even the while the tax polices uti- tion, especially compared Recession of 1920 is so we continue to challenge company. The Solyndra to the decade prior. shrewdest venture capital- lized a decade later point to very applicable to our cur- those in positions of influ- personnel sound articulate ists lose money on most of a familiar scenario. Just ten years prior to rent situation. ence to stop taking what and intelligent, and seem to the start of the Great their investments. But when In our 235 year history So what can we gather belongs to others. be really nice guys. they lose, it's their money, as a nation we do not find Depression, America faced from these lessons in histo- "Socialism is a philoso- Unfortunately, there were a similar economic situ- not ours. an example where ry? When the government phy of failure, the creed of other things going on at The scandal is still going increased government ation, and addressed it far taxes to pay for more pro- ignorance, and the gospel Solyndra for those with eyes differently. At the begin- on. The Energy spending truly pulled our grams/bigger government of envy, its inherent virtue to see. As my Washington Department has been busy nation out of deep reces- ning of the 1920's, it means less dollars left in is the equal sharing of mis- Examiner colleague David America suffered what his- handing out more loan sion or depression. Many circulation to be used in ery.." Freddoso reported, an audit guarantees in the past few will point to the Great torians know was a Great creating jobs in their local- — Winston Churchill of the company performed Recession. The Great weeks -- $150 million to Depression and FDR's ity, which is the real stimu- by1366 Technologies of New Deal, but one only Recession of 1920-21 was lus. The government tak- To contact me at the PriceWaterhouseCoopers characterized by unem- Lexington, Mass. (73 per- has to look at the unem- ing money from our Capitol, please write to two months before Obama's cent for Obama in 2008), ployment rate in 1938 or ployment rising from 5.2% friends, neighbors and Senator Josh Brecheen, visit noted that the firm had to 11.7%, extreme defla- 80 percent of $344 million 1939 to see that the facts employers only means less State Capitol, 2300 N. accumulated losses of $558 to Solar City of San Mateo, do not confirm the myth. In tion (the largest one-year money in our sphere of Lincoln Blvd. Room 513A, million in its five years of percentage decline in 125 Calif. (72 percent for 1930 (a year following the influence. Those monies Oklahoma City, OK, existence. Obama in 2008). Will one stock market crash) the years of recorded docu- would otherwise stay in 73105, email me at The auditor noted that mentation) and a severe of them be the next unemployment rate my neighbors' pockets to [email protected], Solyndra "has suffered Solyndra? climbed to 8.7 percent, and drop in wholesale prices. stimulate our local busi- or call (405) 521-5586. recurring losses from opera- in 1931 the unemployment The wholesale price drop nesses rather than travel to tions, negative cash flows (falling by 36.8%) was the Michael Barone, senior rate climbed yet again to Washington D.C., located since inception and has a net political analyst for The stockholders' deficit that, Washington Examiner CORRECTIONS CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES among other factors, raises (www.washingtonexamin- substantial doubt about its er.com), is a resident fellow As a matter of policy, The Durant Daily Democrat will pub- ability to continue as a going at the American Enterprise Federal Oklahoma City, OK concern." lish corrections of errors in fact that have been print- 73105, (405) 521-5586. 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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Lifestyles/State THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 5A Annie’s The White House orders The Comedy Story to serve Mailbox Medicare patients at half price By Kathy Mitchell & BEVERLY HILLS— They’re the first ones to It was the first time Marcy Sugar God bless America, and Argus realize that Rick Perry’s many people had gotten how’s everybody? HAMILTON evangelical views could a look at Huntsman and Sarah Palin was hit drive the porn industry the remark only raised Dear Annie: My husband know the pile included the with a book saying she underground. questions as to why he’s is cold and distant. We have sympathy cards and contri- snorted cocaine when Apple was sued by a so thin. been married 20 years, and butions. I finally found the she was a college girl. It French anti-racism President Obama if his behavior doesn’t energy to go through the also says she slept with group Tuesday for sell- warned North Carolina change, this soon-to-be storage space and discov- an NBA star back then. Republicans to raise ing an app which lists voters Wednesday that “empty nester” will fly the ered the thank-you cards I It speaks well of her the billion dollars he whether or not a public their bridges could fall if coop. never wrote and the checks that she decided to needs for his campaign. figure is Jewish. The app his jobs bill isn’t passed “Clive” has always been that were never cashed. remain in Alaska and The Cherokee Tribe could be used by anti- by Congress. The audi- the quiet type, but for the What do I do? Should I raise a family even after was denied thirty-three Semites to target Jews ence listened a little too past 15 years, he’s made it return the expired checks? she passed her Los million in federal funds for assassination. It’s intently. Now half the clear that he doesn’t want to How can I possibly thank Angeles entrance exams. Thursday after they used by the U.N. to crowd won’t drive over a do any socializing, includ- them now? — Arizona Scarlett Johansson kicked three thousand make up the seating river and the other half ing going out with friends Dear Arizona: It is never was victimized by hack- blacks off the tribal rolls charts for all their won’t touch corn on the or family. He gets along too late to write a thank-you ers who stole nude pho- and denied them bene- events. cob. great with his siblings, but note. Return the uncashed tos she took of herself fits. Oxford biologists Republican Bob won’t entertain them. checks, saying you are so and stored in her cell- The blacks are found that laughter Turner stunned If we go out anywhere in sorry you didn’t acknowl- phone. They also hacked descendants of slaves in increases human health Democrats Tuesday by public, Clive won’t walk edge them sooner, but it has fifty other actresses who Oklahoma. They’d play via endorphin release. winning Anthony near me. If I ask for his taken longer than you real- had done the same thing. football for four years They said a good belly Weiner’s vacated opinion, he tells me to quit ized to put your life back A lot of people don’t and never get paid. laugh increases the tol- Congress seat in nagging. If he doesn’t get together. Be sure to let them understand that Apple’s The White House erance for pain by ten Brooklyn, and a his way, he pouts. If I try to know how much their kind new Casting Director announced Friday that percent. The Comedy Republican candidate have a conversation, he thoughts were appreciated. app is just a game. President Obama will Store was just ordered also won a seat in says, “I don’t want to talk Most people are very for- Southern California make an official state by the White House to Nevada in a blowout. now.” Of course, then he giving of the bereaved. residents became trip to Australia in serve Medicare patients Two new GOP lawmak- gets angry when he isn’t up Dear Annie: You receive alarmed Wednesday November. He would at half price. ers will be taking their to date on the latest family so many unhappy letters. I when they saw red, blue, like to re-establish Dick Cheney went on seats in Congress today. events. I compliment him want you to know there are orange and yellow lights strong ties to the tradi- The View Wednesday to President Obama has on the work he does around many of us who wouldn’t in the night sky. This is tional American ally. plug his book, In My created two jobs and for the house, but I never replace our mates for all the getting old. Obama greatly angered Time. the first time he deserves receive any compliments in money in the world. Ever since the space Australians on the first In the book he defends all the credit for it. return. In the evenings, I John and I just celebrated station was taken over day of his presidency his national security often see him jotting things our 40th anniversary. We by the Russians last when he had Crocodile policies that drove liber- ––––––––––––––––– down on a list, but if I ask have two sons, 31 and 33. month, it’s been pulled Dundee’s bust removed als crazy. The View has about it, you’d think I was One is a doctor, and the over three times for from the Oval Office tried to get Dick Cheney Argus Hamilton is the asking him to divulge gov- other owns two successful drunk driving. along with Winston on the show for years but host comedian at The ernment secrets. stores. I was fortunate President Obama’s Churchill’s. he was always able to Comedy Store in Clive has built a fortress enough to have a home campaign set up a web- Los Angeles porn get a college deferment. Hollywood. He can be around himself. Our chil- business while they were site Tuesday called movie studio Pink Visual GOP candidate Jon reached for speaking dren are heading off to uni- growing up. Attack Watch. It asked started building an Huntsman caused a stir engagements by e-mail versity soon, and I can’t tol- I was a PTA president people to report all criti- underground shelter at the Tampa GOP at argus@argushamil- erate this behavior much and coached baseball, soc- cisms of the president. Friday. It will allow debate Monday. He said ton.com longer.I have kept my sani- cer and kids’ bowling, and They want to make a them to survive an our dependence on oil is © Copyright ty by creating my own was around when they database of all his ene- expected like being addicted to 2011Argus Hamilton. social networks, interests came home from school mies and sell it to the Apocalypse next year. heroin. All Rights Reserved. and activities that do not every day. My husband had involve him. What should I a demanding job, but he, do? -- Tired of Being too, spent as much time Pilot looks back on career spent in the air Outside the Fortress with the boys as possible. BY JUDI BOLAND problem while flying Agency. amount of work available. Dear Tired: You need to Their success today is due LAWTON CONSTITUTION requiring him to crash “EPA regulations have Cochran said he works ask yourself if you still love to his support and encour- land. changed a lot,” Cochran about nine months out of Clive, and whether you are agement. I probably don’t CYRIL (AP) — Wiley But one of the hazards said. “There are a lot of the year with peak season better off with or without tell John enough how much Cochran, who lives in he faces is birds. chemicals I can’t get any- being April and May and him. After 15 years of I love him and how impor- Cyril, is the man in that “A meadowlark is just more, but now they are a will continue into the fall fortress life, we can under- tant he is to us, but we think yellow plane. He has been like a little chunk of lead lot safer.” with cotton defoliation. stand your frustration. Does he is the best man in the crop dusting since 1980. and they have busted Wells said the EPA is He said he also sprays a he know you are ready to world. — Beverly Crop dusting is not an windshields,” Cochran doing the best it can to lot of pasture land in the walk out when the kids Dear Beverly: Your letter accurate word today said. make the profession as area for weeds. leave home? Please tell made our day. Thank you. because dust is no longer He said when that hap- safe as possible. “It was a good summer him. He might be receptive ______used for the insecticides or pened he had to fly back Cochran said equipment last year because when we to counseling if you explain herbicides; today’s planes with one hand on the has changed the most have dry weather the that the marriage is in seri- Annie’s Mailbox is writ- deliver liquid chemicals. windshield to keep it in through the years as opera- weeds go wild.” ous jeopardy. You have ten by Kathy Mitchell and Before Cochran took to place and the other on the tors are going to planes Cochran said while a lot nothing to lose by trying. Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- the sky he worked in the controls. with bigger engines that of farmers have their own Dear Annie: The love of tors of the Ann Landers col- banking industry, he said. “A friend once hit a take less time to work a land-based sprayers if it’s a my life died three years ago umn. Please e-mail your At the age of 42 he duck and he said he almost field. wet spring or fall they’re shortly after being diag- questions to anniesmail- decided to change the didn’t make it back.” Cochran said since a not able to get into the nosed with cancer. Friends [email protected], or write direction of his life. One of his concerns pilot is paid by the acre he fields. and co-workers sent cards to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o “I got my flying license when it comes to birds is can make more money Because it has been so and donations. Creators Syndicate, 5777 in 1965 and have always turkeys because of their with a plane that flies dry this year so far that has It took me almost a year W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, liked flying so decided it size. faster. not been a problem for to realize I had to move out Los Angeles, CA 90045. To was time to change jobs,” He said south of Lawton “A good pilot can make producers of our home. find out more about Annie’s Cochran said. there are a lot of turkeys a pretty good salary in a One of his most memo- I still had not pared down Mailbox and read features “And I’ve had fun all and he has seen flocks of day,” he said. rable jobs is seeding after a our belongings because I by other Creators Syndicate these years. If you don’t more than 100. The other big change is wild fire. was constantly exhausted writers and cartoonists, like to fly you won’t be a Usually they just run, the use of a Global “About 12 years ago I and everything seemed to visit the Creators Syndicate sprayer.” though, he added. Positioning System. dumped more than 100 have sentimental value. So I Web page at www.cre- Sandy Wells, Executive “I had to land on the “With GPS you use less loads of rye seed after a rented a storage space and ators.com. Director of Oklahoma road just one time west of herbicide or fertilizer with fire destroyed an area piled things there. COPYRIGHT 2011 Agricultural Aviation Anadarko because of an better coverage,” he said. south of Binger.” The problem is, I didn’t CREATORS.COM Association, said Cochran engine problem,” he said. Cochran said with GPS He said one of the best is probably the oldest crop “I also hit a tree limb year there is also less of a things he has done during Man enters plea in 1986 homicide duster in Oklahoma still before last and had to redo chance of spraying the his career as a sprayer is spraying. the wing. I’ve also clipped wrong field if you have the being a member of the BY KEN MILLER “I think I’ll retire when I a few wires. proper coordinates. Oklahoma Agricultural ASSOCIATED PRESS can’t get into an airplane “I am lucky these old When it comes to buy- Aviation Association and anymore and I can’t pass birds are pretty tough.” ing fuel for his planes he the National Agricultural OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man has the physical,” the 73-year- The “old birds” he said the most he has ever Aviation Association. aoided a possible death sentence by entering a plea Friday old Cochran said. refers to are a 1974 paid for aviation fuel was He has been president in the 1986 kidnapping and killing of a Yukon woman. His grandson, Casey Grumman Ag Cat and his $4.60. of the OAAA three years Kyle Richard Eckardt, 46, of Stringtown was sentenced Hargrove, 29, is working most recent purchase, a “So far I haven’t had in a row and is active in the to life without parole after he entered an Alford plea in with Cochran learning the 1983 Weatherly. any problems getting fuel organization. which he did not admit guilt but acknowledged there was business so, if that day Both are single seat but with everything going “I think all sprayers enough evidence to convict him of killing Kathy Sue comes, the business will planes built specifically for up I might not be able to should be a member espe- Engle, according to Oklahoma County prosecutors. stay in the family. agricultural spraying. afford it.” cially in the national asso- District Attorney David Prater didn’t immediately Hargrove said he took One of the reasons that While the demand for ciation due to their lobby- return a telephone message seeking comment Friday. his first flight with his he likes to have two planes spraying remains about the ing efforts in Washington, Eckardt’s attorney did not return a request for comment. grandfather when he was is in the summer, when he same or more, he said D.C.” Prosecutors charged Eckardt in 2009 with kidnapping four or five years old, sit- is really busy, he can use there seems to be fewer He slowly climbed into Engle, 41, from an Oklahoma City mall and later killing ting on his lap in the single one for herbicides and the people in the business now the Ag Cat to move it into her. The charge came after DNA he submitted as a result seater plane as they flew other for insecticides. than when he first started. the hangar located at the of a 2007 assault and battery conviction was connected to low over the fields. He said in the 31 years Wells, who has been the south end of the Anadarko evidence found in Engle’s car, authorities said. “This is something I he’s been in the business director for Oklahoma Municipal Airport since it Engle was abducted April 23, 1986, from the parking would like to do for the he has seen a lot of Agricultural Aviation was too windy to continue lot of Shepherd Mall. Witnesses told police they heard a rest of my life,” Hargrove changes, some good, some Association since 2006, spraying. woman scream and saw her being forced into a car and said. bad, but mostly good. said she has seen the num- “Yeah, in Oklahoma we driven away. After all those years fly- One of the changes ber of sprayers varying have to contend with the Her vehicle was found abandoned two days later at a ing, Cochran said he’s involves the US from year to year depend- wind, also,” he said with a truck stop in Tucumcari, N.M., and an oilfield worker near never had a serious enough Environmental Protection ing on the weather and the shrug. Sayre in far western Oklahoma discovered her body five days after that. Another Oklahoma soldier dies in Afghanistan A cause of death couldn’t be determined because of the body’s decomposition, but prosecutors have said they have information that her throat was cut. OKLAHOMA CITY Thursday when insur- Afghanistan earlier this and worked as an officer A motion filed in 2010 in the case said an anonymous (AP) — Another gents attacked using summer. at the Minco Police caller to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Oklahoma National rocket-propelled Oklahoma Adjutant Department. claimed to have been in prison with a second suspect in the Guard soldier has been grenades and small arms Gen. Myles Deering Officials say he is the case who told him the woman’s throat was cut. The motion killed in Afghanistan. fire in the Saygal Valley says Prince joined the 11th soldiers from the said information provided by the caller was consistent The Department of of Lagham Province. National Guard five 45th Infantry Brigade with other evidence in the case. The second suspect, Defense announced The Edmond-based days before his 17th Combat Team to die in Michigan ex-convict Steven Boerner, died in a trucking Friday that 28-year-old unit is part of the 45th birthday. Afghanistan since July accident in Pennsylvania in 1993, said prosecutors, who Sgt. Mycal (MY’ kull) Infantry Brigade National Guard offi- 29. alleged that Boerner’s fingerprint was found on the steer- Prince of Minco was on Combat Team (IBCT) cials say he attended Three soldiers died on ing wheel of Engle’s car. dismounted patrol and deployed to Ninnekah High School Sept. 9.

6A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Local SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Saxophonist to perform concert at Southeastern BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS intended originally by its Dame Myra Hess series lished a studio that contin- Check it Out at inventor, Adolphe Sax. (Public Radio ues to receive worldwide DURANT – Dr. Gwozdz’s concerts International), Czech attention. His student Lawrence Gwozdz, saxo- have included major cities Radio-Prague, Croatian soloists, quartets, and the phonist, will appear in in Asia, Europe and North Radio, Minnesota Public Sax-Chamber Orchestra the Library concert at Southeastern America. Radio, and other net- have performed by invita- Oklahoma State His debut in New York’s works. Gwozdz is also tion in major cities. Donald W. Reynolds Community Center & University on October 6. Weill (Carnegie) Recital known for his annotated Gwozdz has studied saxo- library 1515 West Main Street 580 924-3486 The concert will take Hall was described in translation of the German phone with Ronald Tyree, http://d librarydurant.org place in the Fine Arts Musical America as an book, Das Saxophon by Robert Fought, Laurence http://www.facebook.com/dwrlibrary Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. “extraordinary perform- Jaap Kool (Egon Pub., Wyman, and the renowned Free Library cards are available to Bryan and there is no admission ance of contemporary Baldock, England). artists Sigurd Rascher and County citizens charge. music” with “the kind of Various composers — Jean-Marie Londeix. His Library Hours: Monday- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 In addition, Gwozdz timbre Adolphe Sax most Samuel Adler, Walter degrees include the DMA p.m. will lead a masterclass for likely had in mind ... Hartley, Zdenek Lukas, from the University of Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library Southeastern students on always with subtlety and Armand Russell, Robert Iowa, the MM from the will be closed September 5 for Labor Day Wednesday, October 5, at taste” (The New York Starer, Roger Vogel, John University of Nebraska, OverDrive eBook collection will be activated 4 p.m., also in the Fine Concert Review). On tel- Worley, and others — and the BME from in November 2011. Arts Recital Hall. evision Gwozdz appeared have dedicated new works Fredonia State University FOL Annual Book Sale is Scheduled for Gwozdz has achieved with famed organist Diane to him. College of New York. September 29- October 1 an international reputation Bish on “The Joy of As Professor of For more information Activities & Meetings for Week – September for his success in revealing Music”, and has per- Saxophone at the about this concert, please 19– September 24 the qualities inherent in formed concerti and University of Southern contact the Department of Monday, September 19 the classic saxophone as recitals on radio for the Mississippi, he has estab- Music at 745-2088. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Internet & Email for Beginners New Website to make Durant’s arts more accessible Tuesday, September 20 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. –– Internet & Email The Department of art, dance, theatre, and freshman Minda the organizations listed for Beginners Art, Communication choral, and orchestral Rocha (Gainesville, in the events calendar as Wednesday, September 21 and Theatre is proud to organizations. TX). Chair of Art, well as a listing of arts 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – MS Word for announce the creation The website was Communication and classes and lessons in Beginners of Durant Arts developed by the Theatre Dell McLain the area. Thursday, September 22 www.durantarts.com, a Theatre at Southeastern suggested that the web- If information for a 10:00 a.m. Internet & Email for Beginners new website dedicated Publicity Staff, com- site will have informa- local arts-based class, 2:00 p.m. – MS Word to the promotion of posed of junior Taylor tion “useful to artists production, or event is 3:30 p.m. – After School Program- ages 5-10 local arts in the commu- Donaldson (Idabel, and art lovers from 8 not listed on the Durant – Craft Buffett nity. OK), sophomore Dustin years old to 80.” Arts website, the infor- Friday, September Durant Arts features a Curry (Russellville, Additionally, Durant mation can be submitted 10:00-10:30 a.m. Story Time ages 2-3- Story calendar of events per- AR), freshman Jessica Arts will feature contact by e-mailing duran- Room taining to various local Black (Colbert, OK), information for each of [email protected]. September Computer Classes – Register at Service Desk or call 580 924-3486 Monday Evening Classes, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Oklahoma house panel won’t vote to punish Terrill Sept. 12 :Genealogy Advanced, Sept. 19: BY SEAN MURPHY tee’s work and planned to As for the criminal case, tected under the speech and Internet & Email for Beginners, Sept. 26: MS ASSOCIATED PRESS implement its recommen- a preliminary hearing has debate clause of the Word dation to form a standing not been held while the Oklahoma Constitution. Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – Internet & OKLAHOMA CITY House Ethics Committee to appellate courts determine Leftwich is seeking to over- Email for Beginners (AP) — A House commit- examine such issues in the if the case can proceed. turn a previous ruling by Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – Internet & Email for tee formed to investigate future. Earlier this week, the Court of Criminal Beginners 2:00 p.m. – MS Word for Beginners allegations of bribery “If the conduct described Leftwich’s attorneys Appeals that the speech and Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – Internet & Email for against state Rep. Randy in the report is true, I join argued before the debate privileges for law- Beginners, 2:00 p.m. – MS Word Terrill released its report on the committee in express- Oklahoma Supreme Court makers don’t apply to Café is open under the management of Shawn Friday indicating that the ing strong disapproval of that she should not be pros- felony cases. The high Shirey, hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. to lawmaker will not be the alleged actions of the ecuted because her activi- court has not yet issued a 8:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 expelled or disciplined member in question,” ties as a legislator are pro- ruling in that case. p.m. while a criminal probe is Steele said. “Such actions, under way. if they occurred, are unac- House Speaker Kris ceptable.” Steele created the eight- The committee, com- member panel earlier this posed of four Republicans year after Terrill, R-Moore, and four Democrats, met was charged in December secretly about a dozen with one felony count of times and took testimony offering a bribe. The com- from at least four witness- mittee indicated in its es, said Rep. Fred Jordan, report that expulsion is not R-Jenks, the panel’s chair- an appropriate punishment man. He declined to release unless Terrill’s conduct the names of those who tes- constitutes a felony. tified, saying it could jeop- “Guilt or innocence of a ardize the criminal probe. crime may only be deter- “We don’t want to mined in a court of law,” impede that process,” the report states. “It is clear- Jordan said. ly inappropriate for the Terrill did not immedi- committee to recommend ately return a telephone disciplinary action based message left for him on on speculation as to Friday, but he released a whether the member has statement thanking the committed a crime.” committee members for Oklahoma County pros- their work. ecutors allege Terrill “Although I did not par- offered former Democratic ticipate because of my state Sen. Debbe Leftwich objection to the lack of an $80,000-a-year job at openness and transparency the state Medical in the process, I nonethe- Examiner’s Office in less appreciate the apparent exchange for her agreeing even-handedness they dis- not to seek re-election to played in writing their her south Oklahoma City report,” Terrill said. “It is seat. The move would have just unfortunate the cleared the way for Terrill’s Speaker of the House Republican colleague, Rep. insisted upon a secret pro- Mike Christian of ceeding and put all of us in Oklahoma City, to run. this position to begin with. Christian was not But, as I’ve said all along, I charged with a crime. am completely innocent of Leftwich is charged with any wrongdoing. And, the soliciting or accepting a investigative report bribe. Both she and Terrill released today is another have pleaded not guilty and step toward my total exon- face up to two years in eration and ultimate vindi- prison and a $1,000 fine if cation.” convicted. A law firm retained by The committee indicated the House to assist the in its report that it made no investigative committee, findings on Terrill’s guilt. Lester, Loving & Davies, “In reaching its conclu- has been paid $168,000 sions, the committee makes since Jan. 1 for its work, no findings as to whether according to Steele the factual allegations spokesman John Estus. against Rep. Terrill are Those costs include duties true,” the report states. as general counsel while “Rep. Terrill has not had an that position was vacant opportunity to cross-exam- and work on House redis- ine witnesses, nor did he tricting. choose to provide the com- Estus said a breakdown mittee with evidence.” of the firm’s expenses con- Steele, R-Shawnee, said nected to the probe was not he accepted the commit- immediately available.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Local THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 7A Cows slaughter and herd dynamics this Fall

Cow slaughter contin- above year ago levels for many younger or still pro- through the winter or not good to average and in northern regions of the ues at a pace well above the past eight weeks ductive cows have also and that additional move- increased slaughter is like- country. last year in the Southern resulting in total beef cow been sold, either to slaugh- ments might be at a slower ly not the result of poor The drought ensures Plains according to Derrell slaughter higher last year ter or to new owners in pace than summer levels. forage conditions. that beef cow slaughter Peel, Oklahoma State for the past few weeks. other regions along with However, there are reports However, the movement this year will be close to, University Extension Additionally, significant some relocation of cows that pregnancy evaluations of drought region cows or perhaps above, year ago Livestock Marketing numbers of cows have by owners in the drought are, in some cases, show- into other regions may be levels on a national basis. Specialist. Beef cow moved out of Texas and region. ing significantly reduced changing normal culling The total beef cow herd slaughter in federal Oklahoma to other This raises the pregnancy rates due patterns. will decrease by 2-3 per- Region 6, which corre- regions, though it is hard question of what to the effects of the Producers with good cent this year. The region- sponds to the worst to know how many cows to expect in the drought and this forage may be culling al impacts will be much drought area, is averaging have been relocated. drought area for may lead to some early to take advantage of more dramatic with herd 150 percent of year ago All of this likely means the remainder of additional culling the opportunity to trade growth likely in the levels for the past eight that cow culling for the the year. this fall. out cull cows for young Northern Plains and north- weeks. remainder of the year will Though most of Drought liqui- cows from the drought ern Rocky Mountain For the year to date, not follow typical seasonal the normally dation may have an zone or take in lease cows regions and double digit beef cow slaughter in the patterns both inside and culled cows have impact on beef herd needing a new home. reductions in herds in region is 123 percent outside of the drought already been culling in other Additionally, many heifers Texas and Oklahoma. above a year ago. Beef areas. sold, continued Robert regions for the held for replacement in the The Oklahoma cow slaughter in all other In the drought regions, dry conditions remainder of the drought region have also Cooperative Extension regions for the year to date it seems clear that most of will presumably BOURNE year. Beef cow been liquidated making Service offers its pro- is down 6 percent, result- the cows normally culled force additional County Extension slaughter in regions more replacements avail- grams to all eligible per- ing in a total national beef for age or productivity rea- cow liquidation Educator outside the drought able to producers in other sons regardless of race, cow slaughter that is 101 sons have long since through the fall. area is also up the regions. The availability of color, national origin, reli- percent of last year. moved to market and are One would pre- past eight weeks. heifers and breeding cows gion, sex, age, disability, However, beef cow part of the increased sume that most producers Forage conditions in most from the drought area may or status as a veteran, and slaughter outside of slaughter already docu- have by now determined if of the rest of the country help accelerate the herd is an equal opportunity Region 6 is 4.5 percent mented. Additionally, it is feasible to keep cows have ranged from very expansion already in place employer. Conservation cost-share sign-up is announced The Bryan Landowners can make more applications are acres or more and have before any installation the necessary paperwork Conservation District application of the cost received than can be at least $1,000 of soil work begins. for payment. has set the application share at the Bryan funded. dependent products sold This program, author- The USDA Natural period for the Oklahoma Conservation District “This system ensures annually. ized by the Oklahoma Resources Conservation Conservation Cost- office located in the fairness to landowners All applicants will be State Legislature in Service (NRCS) pro- Share Program Year 13 Durant USDA Service and ensures that cost- notified if they are or 1998, is administered at vides technical assis- to begin October 10th Center, 200 Gerlach, share funds are used to are not approved for the state level by the tance for the program. thru November 11th. from 8 a.m. to noon and meet conservation prior- funding. In order to Oklahoma Conservation Landowners with The program offers from 1-5 p.m. Monday ities,” said Jeff Brown, quality for payment, the Commission and at the questions about the pro- financial assistance of through Friday. Conservation District application must be local level by the gram are invited to visit construction of new Because of limited Board Chairman. approved and a perform- Conservation District. the Bryan Conservation farm ponds at the rate of funds, a ranking system Some restrictions ance agreement must be The District takes District office or call 75 percent of the total will be used to deter- apply in the program. signed by both the par- applications and helps (580) 924-5464. cost. mine who is approved if Land tracts must be 20 ticipant and the District participants complete REI’s Women’s Business Center to hold free business tax workshop ed by Dewey Brandon with ness formation and struc- tax laws have changed, vides adequate time for net- Center is funded in part by A free workshop the Oklahoma Tax tures, such as incorporation; based on the latest legisla- working with other business the U.S. Small Business addressing timely tax issues Commission. a step-by-step guide to busi- tive decisions. owners and visiting with Administration. for business owners and This workshop is ness registration; bookkeep- “This workshop is bene- Mr. Brandon.” For additional informa- entrepreneurs is scheduled designed to meet the needs ing techniques and a line- ficial for those wanting to The workshop is co- tion about this workshop Thursday, September 22, of all business owners from by-line explanation of the start or expand a business,” sponsored by the Oklahoma and REI’s Women’s 2011, from 9 a.m. to 12 new to seasoned businesses, primary business tax forms. Dr. Rackley said. Small Business Business Center, contact Noon at the Women’s who need to brush up on the For an existing business, “Attendees always learn Development Center, Dr. Barbara Rackley or Lori Business Center (WBC) of latest tax changes, and the workshop offers infor- new information as tax laws Durant Area Chamber of Smith at 1-800-658-2823. Rural Enterprises of everything in between. For mation on the keys to sales are always changing and Commerce and REI’s Also, visit REI’s website at Oklahoma, Inc.,2912 a new business or an indi- tax registration and collec- everyone needs updates. Women’s Business Center. www.ruralenterprises.com Enterprise Blvd., Durant. vidual thinking about set- tion. Participants will also The workshop agenda pro- The Women’s Business for other up-coming events. The “Oklahoma Tax ting up a business in learn the steps to filling out Commission Business Tax Oklahoma, the workshop the various business tax Workshop” will be present- offers information on busi- forms and which forms and Reward offered for return of stolen backhoe

A reward is being offered for information that leads to the return of a backhoe stolen more than a month ago. The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the theft of Scott Brown’s 2008 Case Model 580M backhoe that was stolen off of Old Highway 70 at the Blue River Bridge. Brown said the backhoe was being used to bore under the Blue River and that it was left on site to cordon off the hole. Brown is offering a $2,500 for information leading to its safe return. Anyone with information on the case should call the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office at (580) 924-3000. Absentee ballot application forms available for school bond elections Voters in Bryan County trict or a municipality to be before the election, sets up who want to have absentee eligible to vote in school a small polling place and ballots mailed to them for district or municipal elec- allows these persons to vote the Oct. 11, 2011 Achille 1- tions. It is not necessary to under circumstances simi- 3 and Caddo I-S Special give a reason — or excuse lar to those at a regular School Bond Elections — for voting absentee. precinct polling place. should apply now, County "While anyone can vote They may apply only by Election Board Secretary absentee without giving a mail or by fax. Linda Fahrendorf said. reason, the law still pro- — Military personnel Although the County vides several excuses, and and residents of the county Election Board can accept it is to the advantage of living overseas and the applications for absentee some voters to use one of spouses and dependents of ballots until 5 p.m. on them," Fahrendorf said. By each group are eligible to Wednesday, Oct. 5, stating one of the following vote absentee without Fahrendorf urged voters reasons on their applica- being registered. who want to vote by absen- tions, these voters can acti- These voters may apply tee ballot to apply early. vate some special condi- by mail, by e-mail, or by Absentee ballot applica- tions that make it easier for fax. Military personnel tion forms are available at them to use absentee bal- should contact the Voting the County Election Board lots. The reasons are: Service Officers in their office located at 217 N. — Voters who are physi- units for application forms 16th Ave. The absentee bal- cally incapacitated and vot- and additional information. lot application forms also ers who care for physically Residents of Oklahoma liv- can be downloaded and incapacitated persons who ing overseas can obtain the printed from the Internet at cannot be left unattended same materials from any www.elections.ok.gov. may vote absentee. They United States military "At least two mail trans- may apply only by mail, by installation and from actions must be made," fax, or by telegraph. United States Embassies Fahrendorf said. "The — Voters who are con- and Consulates. Military County Election Board fined to nursing homes in personnel and overseas citi- must mail the ballots to the the county may vote absen- zens also can download the STINATIONNATIO voter and the voter must tee. An Absentee Voting appropriate application THE CHICKASAW PEOPLE ,.+1 (5ŏ%*2%0!ŏ5+1ŏ0+ŏ!4,!.%!* ! return the voted ballots by Board actually goes to the form from the Internet at mail." Ballots must be in nursing home a few days www.fvap.gov. 0$!ŏ$% '/3ŏ1(01.(ŏ!*0!.ċŏ+)!ŏü((ŏ((ŏ+"ŏ5+1.ŏ/!*/!/ŏ3%0$ŏ+1.ŏ(%2%*#ŏ 1(01.!Č the hands of the County 0$.+1#$ŏ*0%2!ŏ"++ /Čŏ)1/% Čŏ * !Čŏü()ŏ* ŏ/0+.50!((%*#ċŏ.+)ŏ0$!ŏ%*0!. 0%2! Election Board by 7 p.m. ,%.%0ŏ+.!/0ŏ0+ŏ+1.ŏ. %0%+*(ŏ %//%//%,,%*ŏ%((#!Čŏ0$%/ŏ%/ŏŏ0.1(5ŏ1*%-1!Č on election day in order to be counted. 3+.( ġ (//ŏ&+1.*!5ŏ"+.ŏ((ŏ#!/ċ Fahrendorf said that any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she %/%0ŏchickasawculturalcenter.com is eligible to vote. However, +.ŏ ((ŏ580.622.7130ŏ"+.ŏ"1((ŏ !0%(/ċ a voter must be registered and reside at an address HOURS: 1!/ċŏĢŏ0ċŏāĀŏ
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8A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Local/National SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Upcoming events M Weather Ongoing Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. The Bokchito Rock show call 920-3801, the 5K The annual Platter Day The Southeastern Branch They will meet in the lunch- Creek Alumni Association run and 1-mile fun will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 24-Hr. Forecast of the American Red Cross, eon room of The Hollow resumes its monthly meet- run/walk, 367-9898. To p.m. Oct. 8 at the First 501 N.E. Fourth Ave., is Tree on Main Street in ings at 7 p.m. Monday, enter the prettiest baby con- Baptist Church in Platter. Up-To-The-Minute Forecast At now offering CPR/First Durant. They are members Sept. 26. All Bokchito and test call 380-6183, the Little There will be a children’s www.durantdemocrat.com Aid/AED Health and of the National Council of Blue alumni are invited to Mister and Little Miss, 367- booth, cake walk, booths Safety classes from noon to Garden Clubs, Inc. and attend. 2244, the Miss Caddo 367- with antiques, plus enter- TODAY: 4 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. many other horticultural 4481. tainment throughout the A 50 percent chance of showers until noon Fridays. For groups, and many members Sept. 27 day. An auction will be held and thunderstorms. Mostly additional information, call are Master Gardeners. The P.E.O. Chapter DJ On Saturday, Oct. 1, a at 11 a.m. and food and cloudy, with a high near 87. 924-0255. public is invited. Coffee Social will be held at "Hamburger-Fest and Bake drink will be available. 10 a.m., in the home of Sale" is scheduled from 11 City-wide garage sales will TONIGHT: Seniors who sing, play Sept. 20 Marie Morrow. Mecy a.m. until 2 p.m.at the also be held. To reserve a Showers and thunderstorms an instrument, dance, play The President of the state Barker's program will be Calera Community Center, booth, call Herman Hogue likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low in small groups, duets, Federation, Christie presentation of P.E.O.’s new 100 S. McKinley in Calera. at 580-775-3765. around 68. Chance of precipita- quartets, etc. are invited to Breedlove of Tulsa, will be yearbook. The Calera Rising Star tion is 60%. perform from 10 a.m. to 11 guest speaker at the month- Masonic Lodge No. 129 is The public is invited for a a.m. Mondays at the Durant ly meeting of the Bryan Sept. 29 hosting this fundraiser ben- fun-filled Saturday at the Durant Readings Nutrition Center, 301 N. County Federation of Caddo Public Schools efiting the Bryan County Coleman Community Friday’s High 76 16th Ave. Must be age 60 or Democratic Women on will be holding a Title 1, Genealogy Library & Center. The Parade starts at Friday’s Low 59 older. For more informa- September 20. The meet- Title 7 (Native American Archives, 203 N. McKinley 10 a.m. at the school, fol- Precipitation 0.02 tion, call 924-4322. ing will be held at Sports Program), JOM (Johnson in Calera. lowed by hamburgers, and Precip.This Month 0.14 City Cafe, 5067 S. 9th Ave., O’Malley) and Impact Aid hot-dogs, live entertain- Precip.This Year 12.28 Today in Durant, beginning at Meeting on Thursday, The Rock Creek ment, antique cars and trac- The Colbert Senior noon. The public is invited; September 29, 2011 in the Community Church in tors, picture displays, Regional Citizens and the Colbert lunch is Dutch-treat. Superintendent’s Office. Bokchito will have a special games, prizes and a baby Friday’s Readings Masonic Lodge are teaming They will be electing new gospel singing at 7 p.m. on contest, 0-3. Vendors are Station Hi Low Pcpn up to host a fish fry on Sept. 24 committee members for the Oct. 1. The public is invited welcome, call Thelia Antlers 70 55 0.00 Sunday, September 18 from A benefit bean and stew 2011-2012 school year and to attend. Prentice 580-937-4696 Hugo 72 55 0.00 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the supper for Randy Claborn discuss school-wide plan- Coleman is 21 miles north Lane 70 54 0.00 Colbert Senior Citizens will be held from 5:30-7:30 ning. All parents of Caddo Oct. 8 of Durant on Highway 48. Madill 78 56 0.00 Center. This is a fundraiser p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at students are welcome to The third annual Cruisin’ Tishomingo 70 53 0.00 for the Colbert Senior the Utica Community attend. For more informa- for a Cure classic, car, truck Oct. 14 Citizens Center. They will Building. A pie auction will tion, call Jennifer Hodge at and motorcycle show will The October 14 meeting Lake Texoma be charging $8 for adults follow. All proceeds will 580-367-2208 ext. 218. be held Saturday, Oct. 8 at of the Oklahoma Retired Elevation 610.13 and $5 for ages 12 and help Claborn with cancer the Choctaw Event Center. Educators Association will Normal Elevation 616.50 under. treatments, plus travel Oct. 1 Registration is from 8 a.m. feature State Representative Water Temp. 80 expenses to the Cancer Caddo Heritage Day is until noon. All proceeds Dustin Roberts as the Sept. 19 Treatment Center of Oct. 1. Vendors who wish will benefit the March of speaker. Southeast District The Bryan County Rose America in Chicago. to reserve a booth should Dimes. For more informa- Director Sharon McKeever Garden Club will hold its call 367-2445 or 380-1202. tion, call Rural Enterprises will also be present to bring first Fall meeting on Sept. 26 To participate in the talent at 924-5094. us an update on OREA. Reno air race has raised alarm in past over danger RENO, Nev. (AP) — It's Heath Morrison said offi- summer in the Mojave "If you do that, all you're Tom Rose is a commer- es at the air show, he had like an Indianapolis 500 in cials will re-examine Desert in Southern doing is giving spectators a cial pilot in Mississippi just pushed his plane the sky. whether that practice should California when a modified much worse view. whose his father died racing beyond its limits in an effort Thrill-seeking pilots continue given the tragedy. pickup truck taking part in "I'm afraid the sport is in in the same Reno event in to win, and it broke apart. zoom by at speeds up to 500 The event is already sub- the "California 200" off- delicate shape at the 2002 in what appeared to be "But you want to push mph as spectators "ooh" ject to stringent regulation road race slammed into a moment," he added. similar circumstances, your plane to its limits and "aah" at the site of jets, by the Federal Aviation crowd. Sen. Dean Heller, R- although he crashed far because you want to be vintage planes and high- Administration, including "When you fly an air- Nev., who has raced stock from the crowd. competitive. That's what performance aircraft an examination of pilot plane, there are certain risks and modified cars for years, His father, 62-year-old you're there for," he said. whizzing past with their qualifications, their air- just taking off and landing," said he is a longtime fan of Tommy Rose, was flying an Still, Rose said, he'd like wingtips nearly touching. planes and records and a said Michael Houghton, the air races and he hopes experimental sport plane to see the races continue. Even the sounds are awe- requirement that airmen president and CEO of the they can continue but only about 200 feet off the "My dad passed doing inspiring amid the deafen- complete rigorous training Reno Air Races. if they can assure the safety ground when a stabilizer what he loved, and I think ing roar of airplanes that are before being allowed to "When you add the other of spectators. broke off the tail, his son so many of those guys who sometimes just few hundred compete, said FAA dimension of racing — it's a "If we can't protect spec- said Saturday. At that alti- fly out there would say the feet away from spectators. spokesman Ian Gregor. fast sport. It's not unlike tators, I'd take a hard look at tude, he had nowhere to go same thing," he added. But the consequences He said the FAA also Indianapolis or NASCAR." the future of the sport," he but down. He said in his "They'd rather go this way can be deadly. requires organizers to come Asked whether the Reno said. dad's case, like many crash- than in a nursing home." The air race in Reno up with a thorough race Air Racing Association where a vintage plane plan and demonstrate to the board will consider perma- plummeted from the sky agency that they have done nently ending the event, and killed at least nine peo- as much as they can to Houghton replied, "Just as ple has drawn scorn over ensure the crowd's safety. everything we do, we look the years as critics assailed But all the regulations in at it from A to Z. We have the event as a recipe for the the world won't prevent an incredible board that kind of disaster that played deaths in the event that a looks at all the options. And out on Friday in front of competitor plunges into it's not just us. There is a thousands of people. The spectators. rather large race communi- crash has led to calls that Organizers acknowledge ty. We will talk with the race officials consider killing the that there's an inherent risk, classes and the pilots and event, the only one of its especially for pilots during we'll evaluate what we do." kind in the United States. their white-knuckle rides Don Berliner, president "I think an accident of filled with sharp turns and of the Society of Air Racing this nature, it certainly large G-forces on the oval Historians and a former threatens the future of the course. But they say it's no Reno Air Races official, air races," said Doug different than a drag race or said he thinks there's not Bodine, a pilot who has Indy or NASCAR event much that can be done to raced at Reno for the last six where deaths occur and improve race safety. years. "Both the FAA and shrapnel flies into crowds He said organizers could (Reno race) will suffer and injuries fans. put a speed limit on the race extensive and ongoing They often cite statistics so fast planes cannot race scrutiny, and I think they showing how places like anymore, or move fans far- need to consider ending the Daytona International ther away from the planes, air races as one of the Speedway and Indianapolis but fans don't travel from all options." Motor Speedway have had around the country to Reno The National more deaths than the Reno every September to be Championship Air Races races, and there are many miles away from the action. turned deadly on Friday other examples where "Other than moving the when veteran pilot Jimmy extreme racing sports result race course a mile or so Leeward lost control of his in death. away from the grandstands, World War II-era plane and For example, eight spec- I don't see how you can crashed into the crowd. tators were killed and at make the sport safer," It was the first time spec- least a dozen injured last Berliner said. tators had been killed since the races began 47 years ago in Reno. Twenty pilots including Leeward have died in that HAYVAN time, race officials said. Three pilots died while rac- Equipment and Trailer Repair ing in the 2007 competition • Forklifts, tractors, truck beds, trailers and another was killed dur- ing a practice race the next and gear boxes. year. • Hydraulic- pump & cylinder rebuilding Past deaths have led to on-again-off-again calls for and repairing service, new hoses better safety at the races, but • Electrical- lights, brake replacement it kept growing into a major • Painting- sandblasting, new paint, event in Reno. Local offi- cials say the races generate rust inhibitors tens of millions of dollars • Welding- aluminum & steel repair, for the local economy dur- trailer floor replacement. ing the five-day event held every September, and the • Truck chassis repairs, frame stakes are high for the modifications. pilots. • Discounted parts, brakes, tires and About $1 million prize money is up for grabs, and a new fabrication. local sports book even took • Free estimates, quick service, low wagers this year on the prices. “Quality craftsmanship.” 240615 event. Schools often take stu- dents on field trips to the Close by in Wade, Ok, east of Durant races, and Washoe County School Superintendent 1-888-847-2596 239644

Durant Daily Democrat LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 1B War hero and cookbook author, a successful mix for 60 years

BY RENEE AND DAVID RINEHART duce himself to the girl THE SIGNATURE NEWSPAPER - LA VETA, whose family moved in COLORADO across the street, Patty Vineyard. “He proposed Nestled among the after the third date,” Patty aspen trees near the said. Cuchara Mountain Resort The two fondly remem- sits the retirement chalet of ber their wedding day in Malcolm and Patty 1951 as a hot, humid July MacDonald, who discov- in Dallas. Patty graduated ered the Cuchara valley on with honors from a crystal clear Christmas Southeast State college in Eve over a decade ago, and Durant, Oklahoma. The made it their second home. couple raised three chil- Celebrating 60 years of dren and now enjoy their marriage this summer, this nine grandchildren living unique couple is indeed in Denver, Chicago and made up of two extraordi- Kansas City. nary individuals— Mixing the ingredients Malcolm, a decorated to successfully raise a fam- Korean War hero, and ily while moving to 42 dif- Patty, a renowned cook- ferent locations, including book author. stints in Germany and Following his father’s Japan, Patty later turned to PHOTO BY RENEE RINEHART footsteps, Malcolm entered her passion of cooking. Patty and Malcolm MacDonald discovered the beauty of Cuchara over a decade ago and now make it their sec- West Point Military “I used my background ond home. Academy in 1943 and every day of my life and served in the United States every year of my life,” Army until 1966, when he Patty said. than a cookbook —it’s a operable vehicles down to looking for the soldier. A packed!” retired as a Lt. Colonel. In 1989 she published social history of women’s Sinchon. I gathered up couple of weeks later Malcolm said. He was According to Malcolm, her first book, “Long Lost lives,” Patty said. some wounded men from Malcolm got a phone call also an Atomic Vet–one his father served in the cav- Recipes of Aunt Susan” Her third cookbook was the ditches and took a jeep from Robin Ray who stood in a trench in alry and chased Pancho based on the recipes of the published in 1992 and is a out. It was down a valley Yearwood. “You saved my Nevada as 20 Kiloton Villa on the Mexican bor- food editor for the Daily continuation of Aunt road with 3,000 enemy on life,” Yearwood told atomic bombs were deto- der, and came home to Oklahoman when Patty Susan’s Recipes in that side and 3,000 on the Malcolm. nated 2,000 yards away. Oklahoma where he served was a child. The book is a “Spiced with Wit:More other side. Somehow, I Pulitzer Prize winning But his eyes light up as a State Senator. His combination of old recipes Aunt Susan Recipes” fea- evaded enemy fire, journalist David when talking about his father’s love of the Army and clips of newspaper turing quips by Will although some of the Halberstam chronicles wife of 60 years – Patty. inspired Malcolm the articles. Patty’s best selling Rogers. wounded were not so for- more of Malcolm’s Korean They now spend part of the incentive to write his con- cookbook is “Anyone who has eaten tunate. I started with eight War service in his posthu- year in Hot Springs gressman for an appoint- “The Best of Helen good food will be a good in the Jeep but soon came mously published book, Village, Ark. when they are ment to West Point—when Corbitt’s Kitchen”, which cook,” Patty said. across two figures on the “The Coldest Winter: not in Cuchara. “We’ve he was just 12. has sold 80,000 copies Malcolm got choked up road. It turns out they were America and the Korean found the kindest, While serving two tours since it was first published when telling the story of from England’s Middlesex War”, which can be found unselfish and helpful peo- in Korea, Malcolm earned in 2000. The cookbook, how he managed to escape Regiment – and I told them at the La Veta Public ple in Cuchara. It’s a won- many honors, including a which took six years to being surrounded by the if they could hang on with Library. Malcolm relates derful, gorgeous place to Bronze Star with a “V” (for compile, is based on the enemy while driving ten one hand they could have a other tales of his military be,” Malcolm said. Valor). recipes of Corbitt, a chef at wounded soldiers on one ride.” life: like spending VJ Day Between tours he was the famous Zodiac Room jeep. Sixty years later, (Victory over Japan Day) — Story and photo cour- back home in Durant, at Nieman Marcus for 20 He recounted the story Malcolm ran an advertise- as a West Point Cadet on tesy of The Signature Oklahoma, when his moth- years. saying, “They were look- ment in the Middlesex leave in Times Square in newspaper, La Veta, Colo. er encouraged him to intro- “A cookbook is more ing for volunteers to drive Regiment’s newsletter New York City. “It was Parker’s Tattoo reopens doors in Caddo BY LESLIE BOYD driver lost control, slid into Now, Parker has STAFF WRITER a broadside and struck returned and, he says, bet- Parker’s Ford Expedition ter than ever. It was the first ever tat- on the front-to-driver side. “I’m here,” said Parker. too shop in Bryan County. The accident report stat- “And I want people to Until 2006, it was illegal to ed that Parker’s vehicle know that I’m here.” tattoo in Oklahoma, and rolled an unknown number Left with scars, Parker once the law changed, Eric of times across the median said his brain, contrary to Parker took action. and into the northbound what many believe, is fully Parker opened Parker’s lanes. The driver of the functional. “People think Tattoo on Buffalo Street in pickup was uninjured, as because now I have slurred Caddo in 2006. The build- was his passenger, but speech that I have brain ing, once a doctor’s office, Parker was left with major damage. I don’t,” said holds memories for Parker. head trauma. Parker. “I have all my func- “I remember coming with Parker was flown from tion and I’m sober. I think my grandma when she had the scene to Parkland people should know that.” to get stitched up here,” Hospital in Dallas where Parker reopened the said Parker. he was thought to be dead. doors to his tattoo shop and Then tragedy struck “They thought I was takes pride in his accom- when Parker was involved gone,” said Parker. plishment. “I’m back in in a near-fatal accident that Doctors and nurses business and I’m tattooing, claimed his life — twice. worked to bring Parker so come see me,” Parker It was 2009 when from “gone” to critical said. DURANT DEMOCRAT: LESLIE BOYD Parker’s life changed. He condition where he The shop, filled with was driving at about 9:20 remained for two months. artwork and Rock n’ Roll Eric Parker works on a neck tattoo at his shop in Caddo. Parker reopened his tat- p.m. South of Caddo on “I thought I was dead,” memorabilia, is located on too shop after an accident almost claimed his life two years ago. Highway 69/75 when a said Parker. “And my old Buffalo Street in Caddo. pickup passed him at a self did die on the side of But that’s not all you can “I want people to leave said Parker. Parker hopes “I’ve had an amazing high rate of speed. The that highway.” get in Parker’s Tattoo. with a good memory of to make his shop available life,” said Parker. “And getting that tattoo, but for toy runs, food runs, and it’s only getting better.” more importantly, I want any other charitable work Currently, Parker is the to use this as a way to tell he can think of doing. “I only artist working at his people about Jesus just want to help.” shop, but he is hopeful he Christ,” Parker said. His Parker’s faith and desire will be able to bring firm belief and faith, he to help others is not the Spencer Sweeney in as a says, has brought him only thing that keeps him second. “His work is from death’s grip and back going. “My kids, man,” great. His custom work is into the world with the said Parker. “I love my awesome,” said Parker. family he loves. kids.” As Parker looks back “God saved me,” said Kylie, Noah, and on his life, he knows his Parker. “He’s using me as Elijah’s faces can be seen past self is not a way he a tool to tell people about at Parker’s station inside should have lived, but Him.” the shop. Laughter, smiles, admits he would never Parker is also looking to and memories fill the change a thing. be more involved in chari- space as Parker reflects on “Everything, everything I ty work. “I want to help his life, telling clients sto- did brought me closer to people. I want to raise ries about each photo- God and Jesus,” said money and food for fami- graph and each piece of Parker. “I would do it all lies over the holidays,” Rock n’ Roll history. again.”

2B THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Lifestyles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Happy 80th birthday Roesler and Pettett have wed Bryan County OREA holds meeting The Bryan County providing of ways to stop Chapter of the Oklahoma smoking, and encouraging Retired Educators healthy lifestyles. Association met Sept. 9. Trisha Parker told the The meeting was called group that we will receive to order at noon by a mailing in a few days President Jerry Combrink, giving the time and place who led the pledge of alle- for the Health Choice giance to our flag. He then meetings scheduled. The called on Treasurer J. C. one for Bryan County will Curtis to lead the opening be held at the Career Tech prayer. Secretary Linda Center November 9, 10 Combrink read the minutes a.m. for Medicare recipi- of the previous meeting, ents, and 1 p.m. for Paul and Ann Roesler, are happy to announce May 13. They were preMedicare employees. the marriage of their daughter, Katie Roesler, to approved as read. She said that the deductible Yvonne Kirby celebrated her 80th birthday The program was given would change for 2012, but Friday, Sept. 16. Her three daughters Sandy, Sky Pettett, son of Paul and Stephanie Pettett. Paul and Stephanie Pettett announced the by Director of the she did not have those fig- Arlene and Sally) wished her a very blessed Oklahoma State & ures at this time. She stated Birthday and many more. engagement and wedding of their son, Sky Pettett to Katie Roesler, daughter of Paul and Ann Roesler Education Employees that less expensive plans of Durant, Oklahoma. Group Insurance Board are available, but they do The couple exchanged marriage vows on (OSEEGIB) Frank Wilson, not pay as much. You get Christie Breedlove to be Saturday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lovely Lady, and Service Representative what you pay for. Also, located in Atoka, Oklahoma. The wedding cere- Trisha Parker. Frank since Health Choice is non- guest speaker the mony was conducted by Sky’s grandfather, Joe Parker spoke about Health profit, only about 4 to 5% Rushing. Choice, the health benefit goes to administration, Sky Pettett and Katie Roesler graduated from plan for education employ- where many for profit Bryan County Federation Southeastern State University. Both Sky and Katie ees. Health Choice is a plans charge around 20 to graduated with a degree in Acting and Directing. nonprofit state agency that 25% for administration and Sky and Katie plan to live in Durant while Sky provides health benefits for profit. A member who was of Democratic Women is continuing his education and Katie is currently active and retired educa- comparing plans called and working for a Hartsell Psychological Services. tion employees. It returns told her that her pharmacist about 96% of all income to told her that Health Choice meeting the members in the way of paid the best in prescrip- benefits paid out. Because tion drugs. You now can being outspent two to one. Committee, and Vice The President of the drives.” of lower costs to the non- get 100 pills, where prior Breedlove holds a President of Sally’s List. state Federation, Christie Breedlove has remained Medicare employees, there you got only 90, at the bachelor’s degree in The September 20 Breedlove of Tulsa, will active in politics as an will be no rate increase for same cost. Mail order phar- Communications from the meeting of the Bryan be guest speaker at the adult, working in cam- 2012. For Medicare macy will be come avail- University of Tulsa and a County Federation of monthly meeting of the paigns as a phone banker employees, the rate able at a lower cost than master’s in Democratic Women fea- Bryan County Federation and precinct walker and a increase will be about 7 now being charged by the Communications from the turing Christie Breedlove of Democratic Women on fundraiser for candidates 1/2%. About 2/3 of the pharmacy, beginning in Oklahoma at Tulsa. will be held at Sports City September 20. such as David Walters, costs are for prescription January 2012, for the non- At present, she is on the Cafe, 5067 S. 9th Ave., in “I was born and raised Doug Dodd, and Dick drugs. Hopefully, this will Medicare population, with Board of Directors for Durant, beginning at in Tulsa, a product of Gephardt. As a student at decrease as many of the it becoming available to all Resonance and is noon. The public is invit- Tulsa Public Schools,” the University of Tulsa, drugs will be available as at a later time. Chairman of its ed. For additional infor- Breedlove says. “I started she managed campaigns generic soon. The increase The consolidation of Legislative Committee, mation, contact Club in politics at the age of for the Oklahoma House for Medicare members will Health Choice with other State President of the President, Sheila Risner, four when my single and the Tulsa City Council be about $24 a month. state agencies is not Oklahoma Federation of at 580-924-7760 or mother used to take us to and School Board. In Health Choice Medicare expected to have any Democratic Women, a Program Chair, Ronda her job at the union hall, 2008 she ran for State Part D plan helps take care effect, as it is a sharing of member of the State DeCaire, at 580-283- on political campaigns House, coming up short in of prescription drugs. The administrative functions to Democratic Party Central 3974. and voter registration a runoff by 46 votes while national healthcare reform save the state money. had little impact on the Questions were Health Choice plan, as it answered, and the meeting Local 7th grader qualifies was already paying in adjourned at 1 p.m. Dustin Second place winner at excess of what was Roberts will be OREA’s required. Health Choice featured speaker at its next for National Duke has used a preventive meeting, October 14, at 12 Choctaw Pow Wow health care initiative in noon in the Donald University Talent hopes of saving on illness- Reynolds Public Library. Identification program es prevented, such as the Fortnightly Meets in the home of Mrs. Jim Caudle The Fortnightly Club met on Thursday, September 8, 2011, in the home of Mrs. Jim Caudle with Mrs. Donnis Potter serving as co-hostess. Members were treated to sandwich rounds, tomato, pickle and olive spears, a nut cup and homemade angel food cake prepared by Mrs. Potter. Guests were served lemonade, water and coffee. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Shannon McCraw. The pledge of allegiance was led by Mrs. John Frank and the club collect was led by Mrs. Tommy Hitchcock. Mrs. Gary Kreger read Exodus 39:26. — Alternating a bell and a pomegranate all around on the hem of the robe for the service, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. — After reading the scrip- ture, Mrs. Kreger told a family story about her Great Hunter Young qualifies for 7th grade National Duke grandfather Pick ringing the school bell at the begin- University Talent Identification program, as well as, ning of each day. She still remembers the gong of the meeting qualifications for State of Oklahoma bell and reminded us of the different sounds bells Recognition at the University of Tulsa. Hunter make. Mrs. John Frank presented each member with the received a medallion as a 7th grade state Honoree of Fortnightly Club yearbook. The club can look for- top five percent of Oklahoma Scores on the ACT test. ward to many thoughtful and interesting presenta- From the state of Oklahoma there were 1,341 students tions. in this years talent search. Of that number only 672 Members present but not previously mentioned qualified for state recognition in Oklahoma. Hunter are Mesdames Doris Andrews, Joe Clay, Jerry attended Durant and Caddo Public schools during his Currence, James Latham, Patrick Latona, Billy 7th-grade year. Hunter continued in his academic Mickle, Sharon Morrison, Charles Nicholson, Don quest this summer by qualification in a Physics and Parham, Ken Rainbolt, Michael Ridgway, James Engineering course at the University Of Kansas. Riley, Jack Robinson, M. G. Smith, Randy Sullivan, Hunter is the son of Pete and Christy Race, Durant, Jim Tyler, Earl Umsted, Charles Villines, Fred and Tim and Paula Young, Poteau. He is the grandson Voorhies, and Tom Young. of Jim and Wanda Epperson, Durant, and Joe and Carol Young, Atoka. Hunter pictured with State Visit us on the web at Superintendent Janet Baressi. www.durantdemocrat.com

Rayvan Polk, age 9, won 2nd place at the Choctaw pow wow at Tushkahoma Sept 2. She is the daughter of Krissy Schmitz Durant, Marcus Polk, and grand- parents are Ken and Kenya Inman, Sharon and Willard Polk, and Larry Schmitz.

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4B THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Lifestyles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Two of Caddo’s organizations held September meetings The Civic and Cemetery business the club voted to The club meets every who is a contestant in any towns in the area; the offi- Hatsene Milligan. In the Club met Sept. 7 at 2:30 in donate $500 to the Caddo first Wednesday in the of these contests helps cers will be parade mar- contest to name the buf- the Rock Community Fire Department and $500 same location except for assure that Heritage Day shals and three former faloes in the downtown Building. Jenna Huggins to the Freeny Valley Fire December and June. can continue so they are couples will be Honorary area the name chosen for and Gina Nation hosted Department to help defray Anyone interested in the all appreciated. Parade marshals; they are the little buffalo was the meeting. Julia Hider expenses incurred by the civic activities of our com- To donate a cake for the W.A. and Ramona Prairie Thunder; it was joined the group. growing number of fires in munity or the upkeep of cake walk call Sandy Bourne, J. D. and Faye incorrectly reported earli- Along with the regular the area. our cemetery are invited to Carlile, 775-1095, or Fanning and Orgel and er. attend. bring it to Rex Theatre. A The Community new addition is going to Association met Sept 12. be provided by Amy Hud; There are a few reminders she will offer a free mas- about Heritage Day. sage from the waist up to Anyone who is 13 months anyone who participates to 12 years old may be in in the 5K Run or Buffalo the Little Miss/Little Stampede. Another new Mister Contest. Each par- addition will be a Bicycle ticipant will receive a per- Poker Run; it will be for centage of his/her earn- any age who wishes to ings and the winners will ride a bike to five differ- receive a belt buckle and ent stops, pick up a card, the honorary title. Pick up and hand it in to deter- tickets at the city hall. mine three winners who Any young lady 13 to will receive prizes. 18 years old may sell tick- The FFA will be serv- ets to become Miss ing breakfast under the Caddo. She wil receive a pavilion as a fundraiser; Crown, an embroidered the junior class will have a jacket and a percentage of car bashing, and the fire her earnings. All partici- department will be spon- pants will receive a per- soring a BB Shoot. Louise McGrew, chairperson of the Civic Club centage of their earnings. Another reminder that Improvement committee, presented Todd Miller, To pick up tickets call the theme is “Rodeo and Caddo Fire Chief, a donation for the fire department. 367-4481. Roundups.” The Caddo He, in turn, as President of Shamrock Bank, present- Louise McGrew presents Gary Owen, President of To participate in The Round-Up Club will be Freeny Valley Fire Association, a donation from the Prettiest Baby Contest honored as they are our ed her as CCA treasurer, a donation to assist with the Civic Club. call 916-6183. Anyone ambassadors to all other BMX event scheduled for Heritage Day. Joan Iker to be ordained into the Ministry of the ELCA Winners of the Calera Days City Seal Contest

Joan Iker, Our Saviours Lutheran Church mem- ber and local Bryan County resident, will be ordained into the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Sunday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1524 West Main Street, Durant. Our Saviour’s members invite the community to attend the ordination service and the dinner that follows this momentous occasion. The ELCA Northern TX-Northern LA Synod Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Kanouse, will preside at the service. The Rev. Dr. Russell Vardell will deliver the sermon and the Rev. John Van Sant will serve as the assisting minister. Both are for- mer pastors of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and were instrumental in helping Joan to discern her call into the Lord’s ministry. The Rev. Joan Iker is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and has spent the past year serving an internship at Faith Lutheran Church, Meridian, Texas, and Trinity Lutheran in Clifton, Texas. She has been called to a dual ministry serving St. Olaf, Cranfills Gap, PHOTO PROVIDED Texas, and Faith Lutheran, Meridian. A former Durant Middle School math teacher, WINNERS OF the Calera Days City Seal Contest were Sydnee Brown, 5th grade, seal sponsored by Terry, Iker has spent time in the ELCA Global Mission Relita and Carter Cayton; Dylan Anderson, 8th grade, seal sponsored by Cherokee Telephone Company field teaching English as a second language in (Samuel, Jenny, and Gaius Sanchez), and and Sasha Bully, 12th grade, seal sponsored by James and Linda Slovakia, Indonesia and China. She also is a grad- Eaton. Mrs. Jeana Holt stood in for Sasha. The event was held during the Calera Centennial Day held Sept. uate of the Northern TX-Northern LA ELCA 10. Jeana Holt, the art teacher at Calera, gave the students the history of Calera. Each student was then asked Synod Parish Lay Ministry Academy. to submit what they thought would be a winning city seal. She is married to Steve Iker and they have three grown children, Holly Iker, Brandon Iker (Annie) Visit us on the web at and Natalie Williams (Jason). Grandchildren are Ruby and Lilly Iker, Madeline and Garrett Williams. www.durantdemocrat.com

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Leslie Boyd Sports Editor 924-4388 [email protected] SPORTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 1C

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Durant blasts Buffs 49-13 If you have game photos from any sport, please feel BY LESLIE BOYD “We needed this win,” free to e-mail the photo SPORTS EDITOR said Cordell. “It’s always along with a brief descrip- great to win tion and names of the ath- It was an exciting night Homecoming.” letes in the photos. You for the Durant Lions as Sophomore may also include any they faced the Hugo Quarterback, Zac Cater, information about the Buffaloes for continues to improve hit- game itself. As we are Homecoming night. ting 10-12 passes for 152 unable to attend every Durant’s theme for this yards in the game. game in the county, we year was “Blast the Buffs” “Cater is really improv- welcome and appreciate and that is just what they ing,” said Cordell. “Cater is did. any photo or game infor- a good runner and Will mation so we may include Junior, Dakota Diessner, Engle is a good passer, ran in seven touchdowns tough kids.” He said he it in the publication. for the Lions, with 198 plans to continue using the [email protected] yards on just 13 carries. two and looks forward to “He ran the ball very watching them grow into, well,” said Head Coach, what he hopes, are out- FRIDAY NIGHT FINALS Byron Cordell. “Pound for standing leaders for the DURANT DEMOCRAT: LESLIE BOYD pound, he’s tougher than team. Durant’s Dakota Diessner runs past Kingston 7, vs. Valliant 44 anyone else we got.” Senior, Tyler Hendley, Durant 49 vs. Hugo 13 Diessner, along with the and Senior Jase Hammock, Hugo for a Lion touchdown. Diessner had a total of seven touchdowns and Caddo 45 vs. Canadian 0 Lions, continue to improve who returned after being VLA 12 vs.Weleetka 44 week to week, which out last week, each had 198 rushing yards in the game. helped bring in the much- three successful catches in INSIDE SPORTS welcomed win. See LIONS, page 2C Little Dixie Bass Club SE opens GAC with See page 7C Caddo steamrolls Canadian 45-0 Durant Freshmen BY RANDY BRUCE 24-21 comeback win Cheer Champs SPORTS WRITER MAGNOLIA, Ark. - in the lone Storm rushing DMS Softball Southeastern scored 17 TD, scoring from a yard The Caddo Bruins (3-0) fourth-quarter points and out to put SE up for good See page 8C sent home the Canadian erased a 14-point deficit to with 16 seconds to play. Cougars (1-2) waving the pick up a 24-21 win over Anthony Foster hauled FEATURED PHOTO white flag losing 45-0 in a Southern Arkansas in its in seven catches for 111 mercy rule game Friday first ever Great American yards, while Sam night. Conference contest on Roberson and Ryan It took only two quarters Saturday night in Shelley each had TD for the Bruins to batter and Magnolia, Ark. receptions. bruise the Canadians Logan Turner completed Southeastern finished defense with its powerful 22-of-37 passes for 266 the game with 417 yards of For more Durant Cross running game led by yards and two scores to total offense, while holding Tanner Grace, performance lead the way, including SAU to 358 yards. Country, see page 7C of 110 yards rushing and guiding the Savage Storm Houston Slemp led the three touchdowns on a on a pair of 90-yard scor- Storm for the second week LOOKING AHEAD mere five carries. ing drives, including the in a row in tackles with “Tanner is a really good one that produced the seven and was joined at September 19 running back, in our camps game-winning TD with 16 that number by Izzy Colbert baseball takes on this summer he was play- seconds remaining. Eziakor. Turner in Colbert at 4:30 p.m. ing well,” said head coach SE ran for 151 yards on Eziakor also posted a Randy Hitsman, “He is a the ground, led by the duo pair of pass breakups, Silo baseball takes on Caney in really exciting player. If of Brandon Bryant and CJ while Dominique Turner Silo at 4 p.m. you give him a little break, DURANT DEMOCRAT: RANDY BRUCE Kirk. Bryant turned in 90 added the team’s lone sack. he's special.” yards on 11 carries and Russell Hurst forced and The Bruins hit the Tanner Grace had an outstanding performance September 20 Friday night running for 110 yards and three TD's. Kirk posted 79 yards on 17 recovered a fumble and carries. Don Brown turned SE Volleyball takes on Dallas See CADDO, page 2C See STORM, page 2C Baptist at 7 p.m. Storm split Eagles drop Homecoming September 22 weekend in volleyball Baseball Districts begin game against Weleetka September 23 Durant travels to Chickasha Caddo travels to Cave Springs BY ZACH MAXWELL safe,” Wigington said. “I Eagles, and scored a fourth VLA take on Keota in Durant SPECIAL TO THE DURANT DEMOCRAT coach them to get down quarter touchdown. Six and get out of bounds. We Eagles had at least half a SPORTS IN HISTORY Victory Life Academy don't have anybody to put dozen unassisted tackles crowned their homecoming in for them. These guys are each, led by lineman Zach September 18, 1899 queen Friday, but the tough and they won't quit. Everett's 14 total with two Eagles lost to Weleetka 44- It's building character for sacks. Wigington said it is A tennis tournament known as 12. them.” individual plays like these “The Cincinnati Open” begins. Senior Megan Crawford Jacob Dupree had a huge which will help build the Today, it is the oldest tennis tour- was crowned homecoming rushing game for the nament in the United States still See VLA, page 2C played in its original city and is DURANT DEMOCRAT: ZACH MAXWELL queen in a pre-game cere- known as the Cincinnati Masters & mony. Rain held off Women's Open. Southeastern's Tiara Iwegbu makes a kill against the through much of the game, Southern Arkansas Muleriders in the second set of with exceptions in the sec- Saturday's volleyball game. ond and third quarters. The SPORTS QUOTES loss to the Outlaws includ- Champions aren't made in BY ZACH MAXWELL season, defeating the ed several individual high- SPECIAL TO THE DURANT DEMOCRAT University of Arkansas- the gyms. Champions are lights for VLA, who now made from something they Monticello (2-6, 0-1 drops to 0-2 after season Southeastern's 3-game GAC) in three sets. opening losses at Gans and have deep inside them -- a win streak came to an end Scores were 25-15, 25-19 on Friday against the desire, a dream, a vision. Saturday, resulting in a and 25-22. Courtney Outlaws. The Eagles will - Muhammad Ali split of volleyball home Miller added 10 kills and host Keota on Friday, Sept. openers this weekend. nine digs, and Taylor 23. Senior Lunden Azuara Benner had 15 digs on One of the biggest high- SPORTS TRIVIA dominated both games, defense. This was the lights for the Eagles: No with 18 kills on Friday Storm's third win in a major injuries in Friday's LAST WEEK TRIVIA and 16 kills on Saturday. row, and first game facing contest, according to Coach She also had four blocks Great American Who quarterbacked Dallas Tim Wigington. VLA plays to their first-ever Super Bowl at the net in Saturday's Conference (GAC) com- in Class B eight man foot- contest against Southern petition. ball, and they suited up nine win against the Miami Arkansas. Saturday was a differ- total players compared to DURANT DEMOCRAT: ZACH MAXWELL Dolphins? On Friday, ent story for Southeastern 20 Outlaws in uniform. Answer: Roger Staubach Southeastern played their “We just pray for no Quarterback Chase Stampley keeps the ball for a run first home game of the on Friday for the VLA Eagles. NEW TRIVIA: See VOLLEYBALL, page 2C injuries. We try to play What rookie golfer entered the 1991 PGA Championship Silo sweeps Friday afternoon doubleheader as the 9th and final alter- BY JAKE HARTIN on Thursday at Byng, the the Bears. drove Tate in with an RBI adding three runs to their nate, when no else could SPECIAL TO THE DURANT DEMOCRAT Silo Rebels returned to In the top of the first, single to tie the game 1-1. lead with RBIs from make it, and went on to win their home turf on Friday Spencer Noland singled The Rebels added two Justin Hendricks and the tournament? As cooler weather to host a doubleheader in the first run of the more runs in the second Sandler. approaches, fall baseball against the Bennington game to give the Bears a inning to take a 3-1 lead. The Rebels took a 6-2 Send all guesses to enters the stretch run. [email protected] with Bears and the Achille 1-0 lead. In the top of the third, lead into the fifth. “Sports Trivia” in the subject line. With district tournaments Golden Eagles. However, Silo Bennington first baseman Bennington third base- Winner’s name and answer will be beginning next weekend The first game featured answered in the bottom Austin Dennis drove in man Trevor McWilliams published in next Sunday’s edi- teams are in the process the Rebels against the of the first. With two Holt to cut the Rebel lead singled to start the inning tion, along with a new trivia ques- of working out the kinks Bears. Jarius Hamilton outs, Kyle Tate singled to one. Once again, Silo off. tion. in preparation for the post took the mound for the and then stole second answered with the bats in A few pitches later, This is just for fun, no prizes are season. Rebels and Tad Holt for base. Leonard Sandler the bottom of the third awarded. After a tough 8-7 loss See SILO, page 2C

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SILO ings of a rally. The next Silo faced off against the he hit the first two third base. Friday improved Silo’s Continued from Page 1C batter followed with a Achille Golden Eagles. Achille batters he faced Achille managed to overall record to 18-10. sharp line drive to Rebel The Rebels struck first to put runners on first score their first two runs Silo wraps up the regular Holt hit a sharp ground third baseman Sandler. with a runner scoring on and second with nobody of the game which season on Monday with ball to Silo shortstop Sandler caught the liner a passed ball followed by out. included an RBI single two home games against Tanner Hearon. Hearon on the fly and doubled off an RBI single from Lance Walls rebounded and from Zach Nichols. Caney. fielded the ball cleanly to the runner on second to House. struck out the next batter, The Silo offense came With the District start the double play but bring the inning to an Silo added three more but he then gave up back with three runs in Tournament just around on the way up the ball abrupt end. runs to their lead in the another walk to load the the third inning and six the corner, Coach Bowen somehow found its way Silo scored four more second inning with RBIs bases. runs in the fourth to wants his team to remain into Hearon’s jersey. runs in the bottom of the from Hamilton and With the bases loaded extend their lead to 14-2. focused. “We still have a Both runners reached fifth to seal the deal with Sandler to take a 5-0 lead and one out, Silo coach Walls returned to the lot of things to work on base safely. a 10-2 victory. Hamilton into the third inning. Billy Jack Bowen chose mound in the top of the between now and then,” With runners on first was the winning pitcher, Silo’s starting pitcher to change pitchers and fifth. He retired the side said Bowen. “We just and second and one out, allowing two runs in five K.C. Walls struck out the swapped Walls with in order to end the game need to keep going out Bennington had the mak- innings. side in the first two Leonard Sandler who with Silo winning, 14-2. there and play hard every In the second game, innings, but in the third was previously playing The two wins on day.”

LIONS VLA VLA 24- Dupree's touchdown at Weleetka ball carrier for a the win. Hunter Stephens 6. 10:37. But the conversion significant loss. Continued from Page 1C recorded two catches. Continued from Page 1C The was no good, and VLA On defense, Everett, By halftime, the Lions Outlaws trailed 44-12. The defense Dupree and Daniel had a comfortable lead with 42-0 over Hugo, who came team's confidence. scored 14 more in the sec- made a brave final stand, Wallace all logged seven into the game split 1-1 for the year. An improvement “Zach is a good line- ond, while holding VLA with Everett closing the unassisted tackles; from last year’s 0-10 season. backer and he reads plays scoreless. But the Eagles game on three nice tackles Stampley, Cooper and After returning, Durant reserves were put in the game, pretty well,” he said. had highlights on both and a QB sack. Nathan Jeremiah Wallace had six as Hugo was able to get two touchdowns in the fourth “Defensively, they're pretty sides of the football. Cooper also took down a a piece. quarter. tough. We need to get vic- Everett and Cameron Hise The Buffaloes’ final touchdown came with a failed tories on the field. We need tied up the Outlaw quarter- field goal attempt ending the game Durant 49, Hugo 13. to work on blocking, that's back for a loss of nine “Hugo has improved since last year,” said Cordell. where a lot of our penalties yards, forcing them to punt. “I’m proud of the way the kids executed this game, came from.” Dupree made several they went out there and took care of business,” said Illegal blocks cost VLA impressive runs but the Cordell. two touchdowns on the Outlaw defense allowed lit- Next week, the Lions will travel to Chickasha for the same series in the third tle ground for the Eagle first district game play. quarter. Jacob Dupree attack. Weleetka led 38-6 at reached the end zone twice halftime. in the final minutes of the In the third, the Eagle third during a strong offen- defense made a remark- sive drive for VLA, but the able goal line stance and penalty calls cost them the recovered the ball at their score. own 3 yard line. Dupree Weleetka scored on their gained yardage for VLA, opening drive of the game, but eventually the Outlaws and completed the two- recovered and scored their point conversion to take an final touchdown of the 8-0 lead. Dupree and Chase game at 7:05 in the third. Stampley combined on a The Eagles came alive scoring drive to answer the in the fourth quarter, Outlaws, but the conversion recovering an Outlaw DURANT DEMOCRAT: LESLIE BOYD attempt failed and VLA fumble on their opening DURANT DEMOCRAT: ZACH MAXWELL Junior, Dakota Diessner, left, runs the ball as Senior, trailed 8-6 midway through drive. Chris Wheeler's Tyler Hendley, right, blocks a Hugo player. Diessner the first. Most of the dam- recover on the Weleetka VLA Eagles Jeremiah Wallace, Chase Stampley and age came in the first quar- four yard line set up Nathan Cooper zero in on a Weleetka runner in ran the ball into the endzone for one of seven touch- ter, as Weleetka outscored downs. Friday's game.

CADDO scrimmage for 31 yards and The Bruins only threw one After the Canadians were first quarter. 0. Continued from Page 1C his first rushing touchdown. pass in the first half. forced to punt, the Bruins When the second quarter “Yeah, he's 6'5” and he's Leading 7-0, the Bruins “Well, we got to play took over at its own 45 yard came around, the Canadians a player. Southeastern is ground running in the first got the ball back and went Gans in two weeks and line and three plays later, had the ball, but the Bruins looking at him,” said quarter. After the Canadians back to work pounding the Gans gets this film and the touchdown. defense tightened its hold Hitsman. went three-and-out, Grace rock. The running game was next film. So we didn't want After two short runs that when ball hawking Ty Then Hitsman rolled out took the first play from a big part of the game plan. to show them anymore than produce a first down, Dillion Miller intercepted the ball to the back-ups and didn't miss we had to,” said Hitsman. Proctor finished the drive stop a scoring drive. But the a beat. Bruins starting at its own with a 29 yard quarterback Bruins were forced to punt Aaron Gibson would 41 yard line, Grace took the run. Bruins led 20-0 with for the first time in the game. points on the board with a ball and ran through a gap- 5:30 left in the game. The Bruins defense was 10-yard rushing touch- ping hole, created by the Both teams would later pentrating the Canadians down, then Colby Johnson offensive line, and took the trade fumbles and Bruins back field all night and it made a one handed catch ball down to the Canadian's came out with great field finally cost them. Ryan near the Canadian side line nine yard line. Then Grace position on the Canadians Miller, TE/DE, burst and turned it into the games finished off the drive with a 23 yard line. through the line and to the finial score. toss-pitch run to the left for Then Grace would finish running after the hand-off The Bruins go on the his second touchdown. off the first quarter with a 17 and caused a fumble and he road next week to face Bruins led 13-0 after the yard rushing touchdown. scooped up and ran it for a Cave Springs. Kick-off extra-point was missed. Bruins led 27-0 at the end TD to put the Bruins up 33- time will be 7:30.

STORM The Muleriders tied the the game to put the defense forced the game early in the third Muleriders up 21-10 at the Muleriders drive to stall, Continued from Page 1C quarter when Mark 11:18 mark of the final but finding themselves Jacoby Sanders picked up Johnson scored on an 11 quarter. backed up at their own 10 his first interception, doing yard run to knot the game The SE offense clicked yard line following the at 7-7. well over the final half of punt. DURANT DEMOCRAT: RANDY BRUCE so with three seconds to play to seal the Storm win. SAU took a 14-7 lead at the fourth quarter, first cut- Turner then led SE Ryan Miller, DE, penatrates the Canadians offensive Neither team could get the end of the third quarter ting into the deficit with an down the field, converting line and creates a fumble and then runs for a touch- on the board in the first when Tyler Sykora hit eight play 69 yard scoring two third downs and a down. quarter and most of the James King for a 45 yard drive that culminated on a fourth down before Brown second until Turner led SE strike. 10 yard Turner to Shelley plunged in from one yard 91 yards on 15 plays, cap- Chris People closed the pass. A turner to Shelley out with 16 seconds left to VOLLEYBALL ping it with a six yard TD gap to 14-10 for the Storm encore for two-points left take a 24-21 lead. volleyball. The Southern with a 34 yard field goal the Storm trailing 21-18 Sanders would ice the Continued from Page 1C Arkansas Muleriders came toss to Roberson to go up 7-0 with 5:14 to play in the with 13:31 to play in the with 7:30 to play. game for the Storm by to Bloomer Sullivan Gym game. SAU would drive to picking off SAU’s Sykora with an 0-1 record in con- second quarter and that is where the score would SAU’s Johnson then mid-field on the ensuing on the first play of the ference action. The two teams played an evenly scored his second TD of drive before the SE ensuing drive. matched first set, which featured 15 ties and four lead stand at halftime. changes but fell the Muleriders' way at 25-23. Southern Arkansas (6-4, 1-1) took a 5-0 lead early in the second set, but the Storm battled back to within a point at 11-10. The match went this way down to the Parents, are you a sideline supporter? wire, but eventually went for the Muleriders 25-22. In an 0-2 hole, Southeastern spotted SAU four an exercise for bal assault? I sure hope field by the referee points to start the third match. They fell behind as everyone where all not. (kicked out of the game much as 13-5 before gritting out a 6-1 run, and were Glenn the students faced Every referee will with a red card) his within 3 on an ace serve from Miller. The Storm tied away from him and either not see all plays team plays one player the set at 15 apiece before SAU mounted a four-point PRICE he played the role or will make mistakes. short on the field giv- surge. Southeastern scored three straight while Azuara Special to the Durant of disgruntled par- Constant screaming at ing the other team an was serving, and a huge kill from Miller put the Storm Democrat ent. The prospec- a referee will do more advantage. Not only at match point and over the top for a 25-23 win. tive referees were harm than good. I that, but kids should be But the fourth game went SAU's way 25-19, despite to see how much know from experience taught respect for the Storm taking a 14-10 lead in the set. verbal abuse they that if the referee hears authority. Southeastern's bench earned a yellow and red card in I had not refereed could take before they things, it will affect Parents and coaches, this set, resulting in a free point for the Muleriders. turned and looked at how he/she makes the did you know that if a "We didn't execute on the things we needed," said any soccer for a long time and had let the the person. It started calls, in the other referee is assaulted, it Southeastern Coach Jenn Corkum. "When we went out as just normal team’s favor. Not only is the same crime as if down two sets, we didn't recover the way we should certification lapse so I decided to take the things like, “that was a that, but it tells the a police officer is have." terrible call, ref”, but players that it is per- assaulted? The Corkum was proud of the gutsy win in the third set, beginning soccer refer- ee class and become eventually escalated to missible to disrespect prospective referees in however: "They tend to feed off each other. When it threats like, “I’ll get the referee. If a player the class were told to goes well, it can get the others to do well. But that can certified again. (At ref- ereeing, nothing else) you after the game” argues or dissents a get the coach involved go the other way." with name calling call from a referee, if sideline behavior Chelsea White had 41 assists and seven digs in It was interesting in that I was by far the involved. they can be punished became too unruly. The Saturday's contest. Azuara had 19 digs, Calen This gave reason to by the referee with a only recourse that a Bratcher added 15 and Miller had 13. oldest in the class; it was kind of like “Back wonder. Has parent and caution (yellow card) referee has is to just Southeastern now stands at 1-1 in conference play, coaches behavior got- and eventually with a stop the game. That is with an overall record of 3-8. Their home stand con- to School”. Anyway, at the end of the class, the ten so bad that we have send off (red card). If a probably the best deci- tinues Tuesday when they host Dallas Baptist College to practice taking ver- player is sent off the in a non-conference game at 7 p.m. in Bloomer instructor went through See SUPPORTER, page 7C Sullivan Gym.

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6C THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Classifieds SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Rangers down M's 7-6, PGA cup results At CordeValle San Martin, Calif. Four-Balls add ground over Angels David Shacklady, Lancashire, England & Simon Edwards, Cumbria, England def. David Hutsell, SEATTLE (AP) — Elvis Andrus home- sacrifice fly as Texas 0 lead. Baltimore, Md. & Mark Sheftic, Blue Bell, Pa. (USA), 2 Josh Hamilton had four red into the Mariners took a 7-4 lead. The Mariners jumped and 1 hits, including a homer, bullpen in left field, Mike Carp hit a two- on Lewis in the bottom Mike Small, Champaign, Ill. & Faber Jamerson, and drove in three runs Hamilton hit a line run home run off Lewis half of the inning. Appomattox, Va. (USA) def. John Wells, Yorkshire, to help the Texas drive just over the wall into the right field seats Adam Kennedy and England & Gary Brown, N. Yorkshire, England (USA), 3 Rangers outslug the down the right field line in the fifth inning to Brendan Ryan each sin- & 2 Seattle Mariners 7-6 on and Adrian Beltre pull Seattle within one. gled and a walk to Stuart Little, Gloucestershire, England & Robert Giles, Saturday night, extend- crushed a first pitch Neftali Feliz pitched Trayvon Robinson Newry, County Down, Ireland def. Danny Balin, ing their division lead from Vasquez (1-4) off a scoreless ninth inning loaded the bases. Greenwich, Conn. & Scott Erdmann, Tigard, Ore. 5 & 4 to 4? games over the the facade of the upper to pick up his 27th save Suzuki came through Sonny Skinner, Sylvester, Ga. & Brad Lardon, College Los Angeles Angels in deck in left field to knot in 33 chances. with a bouncing single Station, Texas (USA) halved with David Mortimer, the AL West. the game at 4-4. Ichiro Suzuki went 2 through the middle of Knocknacarra, Ireland & Craig Goodfellow, Cumbria, The Angels lost 6-2 A leadoff walk to for 4 to pass Mickey the infield that scored England to the Baltimore Orioles Gentry chased Vasquez Mantle and pull even Kennedy and Ryan to Britain & Ireland 2, USA 1 Saturday afternoon. from the game in the with Pie Traynor for give Seattle the lead. Foursomes The Rangers offense top of the fourth inning. 110th on the all-time Kyle Seager followed Rob McClellan, Butler, Pa. & Marty Jertson, Phoenix, picked up a struggling After a walk by Ian hits list with 2,416. with a double past a Ariz. (USA) def. Edwards & Shacklady, 2 and 1 Colby Lewis (13-10) Kinsler, Andrus singled Mike Napoli led off diving Michael Young John Wells & Gary Brown def. Hutsell & Sheftic, 2-up and hit three solo home to load the bases and the second inning with a to score two as Suzuki Small & Jamerson def. John Kennedy, Oxford, runs off Mariners' Hamilton drove in two double down the left slid in ahead of the England & Christopher Gill, Devon, England, 4 & 3 starter Anthony with a single to right field line and scored on throw to the plate to Skinner & Lardon def. Mortimer & Little, 2 & 1 Vasquez in the third field. Young brought a two-out single to left give the Mariners a 4-1 USA 3, Britain & Ireland 1 Soonersinning. home Andrus withbattle a to give the Rangers a 1- cushion.FSU, winDay 2 Totals: USA 4,23-13 Britain & Ireland 3

BY MICHAEL KINNEY est teams, if not the tough- this group." up to the front line in the lar goal. It gives them con- with injuries. THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT est team, we've played. I Petrikin continued her eighth game of the year. fidence. That's the big thing "(I’m) just stepping up, think that's a great win for hot play when she put OU She has been on a tear with this group. When they being more of a leader and Oklahoma needed a big our team." on the scoreboard in the since. score a goal early, they a voice out there," Dickson win. The Sooners were led by first half. The sophomore "It's been great," Petrikin have confidence." said. "(I’m) just playing the Though the Sooners Amy Petrikin and a stout took a pass from Samantha said. "It's really just a bless- After a blistering start to position and filling in, have won their share of defense. But it's persever- Howell and tapped the ball ing to be playing forward. the game, OU’s scoring because we have so many games this season, none of ance that Nelson believes in with the side of her foot And just to play at all at this chances slowed down in people hurt on defense. So them could have been clas- was the most important fac- at the 16:43 mark. level. I think just scoring is the second half. Part of it (I) just have to play the sified a huge. tor in her team’s play its last "That first goal was defi- icing on the cake. I love was the Sooners kept four role." That changed Saturday two outings. Despite a rash nitely what we needed," playing for this team." players back on defense to OU will look to push its with No. 20 BYU in town. of inures, the Sooners have Petrikin said. "We were Michelle Alexander, help protect the lead. win streak to three games OU jumped out to a quick accepted new roles and working hard to get one another former defense- The Cougars (4-3-2) Monday when the Sooners lead and then held on to continued to fight every early. And I think that just man, quickly followed were unable to break travel to Baton Rouge to win 2-0 at John Crain Field. time they touch the field. started us off on top. After Petrikin with her fourth through. Despite BYU col- take on LSU. They have It's the biggest victory of "They just keep stepping that, we just clicked and goal of the season off an lecting seven corner kicks, not won more than two the year for the surging up," Nelson said. "Every played our game. I like to assist from Dria Hampton OU earned its second games in row this season. Sooners. week, we've had to move bring that to the team. with 24:11 left in the first shutout of the year. "It's going to take consis- "Any time you get a win people into new positions Continue to do that half. Zoe Dickson led the tency,” Petrikin said. “I against a ranked opponent, because of injury. And throughout the rest of the OU (5-4) led 2-0 head- defensive charge for the think, every game, we need you consider it a big win," they've really gone after it season." ing into halftime. Sooners. Though the soph- to come out playing just OU coach Nicole Nelson and accepted the challenge. The goal was Petrikin's "The first goal was the omore began the year at like this — playing like said. "It's a real quality Any adversity we've been fourth in the last four catalyst to getting the game forward, her ability to play every team is better than us. opponent, and that's what faced with, they've found a games. The Tulsa native rolling in our direction," any position Nelson needs We need to come out strong I'm most pleased with. It’s way to answer and be suc- started the season as a Nelson said. "Giving us her at has become invalu- and blue collar — every- arguably one of the tough- cessful. I'm really proud of defender, but was moved confidence with a blue col- able for a team struggling thing we did today." Keselowski wins Nationwide Series race at Chicago BY JENNA FRYER Chase for the Sprint Cup for the defending series three weeks ago, for his chances Sunday? hopefully there's some AP AUTO RACING WRITER championship. Nationwide champion and broke through for "There's always the momentum and all those Keselowski capital- since his July victory at the win on the eve of the confidence, that's the good things, good karma JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — ized on Carl Edwards Indianapolis. He broke opening round of the biggest thing," said paying off and paying Brad Keselowski used a running out of gas on pit his left ankle in a crash Chase. Keselowski won Keselowski, who will forward on the Cup side. dominating run Saturday road to grab a sizable while testing at Road two Cup races after he start sixth in the first of "But as of right now, to win the Nationwide lead that was never chal- Atlanta four days after was injured to storm the 10 Chase races. "I it's just the Nationwide Series race at lenged. He beat Edwards that win, and sat out through the standings think we're on a good race, and tomorrow is Chicagoland Speedway, to the finish line by three scheduled races as and claim one of the two stretch. We haven't even tomorrow." where he hoped to carry 8.568 seconds for his he healed. wild-card berths into the started the Chase. I like Keselowski led four some momentum into third victory of the sea- He returned to Chase field. what we're doing on the times for 158 of the 200 the opening round of the son.It was the first win NASCAR's second-tier What does the win do Nationwide side, and laps.

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SUPPORTER sion if things get out of hand, but certainly not Continued from Page 2C the best decision for the Durant Cross Country kids having fun playing the game. Remember, it’s only a game. Okay, we’ve talked about not screaming at refer- ees. Now let’s look at being supportive of your competes in Muenster child or nephew/niece or grandson/granddaughter, or whatever who is playing. In my previous life BY LESLIE BOYD of 18:15.86, an improve- girls’ team finished in sec- Jazmyn Woods placed many years ago, I was coaching my club team SPORTS EDITOR ment of 1:59. ond place among 26 24th with a time of when one of my players came to me just after play- Alberto Vazquez fin- schools participating. 14:39.47, a 2:07 improve- ing the first half of a game and he was crying. I Durant Lions Cross ished 5th with a time of The girls ran among ment. asked him what was wrong and he eventually told Country team competed in 17:48.54, a full two 130 runners. Middle school partici- me that his dad kept yelling at him during the Muenster “Shade Tree minute improvement. Larissa Armour fin- pated among 128 runners, game. He wanted me to tell his dad to stop. Before Run.” Junior Varsity boys also ished 104th with a time of placing second as a team. the second half, started, I went over to the dad and Varsity Girl, Riley ran three miles, with 85 19:05.98, an improvement McKean Akin finished told him he needed to control himself and not yell Richards, finished 12th of runners total. of 1:24. 48th with a time of at his kid anymore. It was affecting his play. (Not 114 runners. Her time was The Lions took fourth Alexis Burgess finished 14:31.93. to mention their relationship) The father agreed 13:13.32, which was a 29 place. 123rd, with a time of Alfredo Monroy fin- and quit his verbal barrage at his son and the kid second improvement. Ulises Gudino placed 22:28.81, a 1:47 improve- ished 7th with a time of went on to become quite a player. He got a schol- Junior Varsity girls 32nd with a time of ment. 12:41.52, a 1:13 improve- arship to a Division I school playing soccer and is competed with 71 fellow 22:18.88. Brandi Coburn finished ment. now helping disadvantaged people in Africa. The runners. Karlen Harris finished 112th with a time of Alfredo Osorio placed father is proud of him. Kali Brown finished 71st with a time of 19:24.72, a 39 second 1st with a time of Once as a referee, I saw the same thing happen- 21st with a time of 26:16.91. improvement. 11:00.62, a 59 second ing and called the coach of the team over. I told 15:26.24, a four second Joseph Mathis finished Michelle Garcia fin- improvement. him that one of his parents was being abusive to his improvement. 49th with a time of ished 30th with a time of Dayton Shockey fin- own son and the coach agreed but said he couldn’t Briana Cedillo finished 23:57.86. 15:00.18. ished 26th with a time of do anything about it, that he had already tried. I 15th with a time of Logan Thrash finished Emily Marcum finished 13:36.93, a 1:55 improve- eventually sent the parent off the field area for his 15:02.28, an improvement 76th with a time of 40th with a time of ment. abuse to his son. The funny thing was that all of the of 1:14. 29:52.11. 15:26.62, improving by Cody Wilson finished other parents applauded when the abusive parent Deisy Monroy finished Ryan Tran finished 1:58. 46th with a time of had to leave. 48th with a time of 33rd with a time of Lexi Stinnett placed 9th 14:28.06. Now, I’m no Psychologist, but many times when 17:46.22. 22:21.04. with a time of 13:42.73, a Jordyn wilson finished this happens, the issue is that a parent is trying to Elaney Schmidt fin- Houston Franklin fin- 1:42 improvement. 70th with a time of relive their childhood through their children. ished 24th with a time of ished 10th with a time of Jatelyn Wallace placed 15:46.73, improving by Sometimes, it seems that a parent feels their kid 15:45.80, a 55 second 20:56.32, an improvement 6th with a time of 2:56. must the best on the field and just stays on them improvement. of 2:04. 13:16.28, improvement of Lane Stinnet finished during the games. Parents, it just doesn’t help. Varsity boys competed Gavin Gray finished 1:44. 116th with a time of Give them support during the game. A strong with 129 runners for a 26th with a time of Morgan Williamson 19:28.32. “good play” or a loud “good try” goes a long way three mile run. 21:49.01, a 1:32 improve- placed 18th with a time of David Browning fin- during the game. If you want to offer some con- Cameron Schuessler ment. 14:09.32, improving by ished 91st with a time of structive criticism after the game, that can help, finished 13th with a time The middle school 1:40. 17:35.60. too. But during the game, it should be just positive things. A lot of people don’t know this, but on the larg- er fields, the kids can’t hear the parents anyway. All they hear most of the time is noise and wind. Also, their focus is on the game and most kids are not good at multi-tasking anyway, so most things from the sideline are not heard. When I coached the club team, I told all of my players to not pay attention to what their parents told them during the game. They needed to only hear their coach’s voice giving direction during the game, not their parents. But they know support from being negative. There is a true fact of nature about offering encouragement. Have you seen a flock of geese flying? Of course you have. Have you noticed that the geese are always in a V formation with the lead goose bearing the brunt of the wind resistance? The geese are always honking. Have you noticed that? They are honking encouragement to the lead goose. It is a fact! They are doing that because the lead goose is working the hardest and needs the encouragement to keep working that hard. It’s also Above: Middle School girls finished second at Muenster. Left to right: Brandi Coburn, Jatelyn Wallace, a fact that people perform better when they are Alexis Burgess, Lexi Stinnett, Morgan Williamson, Michelle Garcia. Not pictures is Larissa Armour, Emily encouraged. Honk for your player!! HONK! Marcum and Jazmyn Woods. HONK! There is one more area to discuss, opposing teams. All of the parents on one side of the field Below: Middle School boys also finished secnod at Muenster. Left to right: McKean Akin, Dayton and all of the players and coaches are on the other Shockey, Jordyn Wilson, Cody Wilson, Alfredo Monroy, Alfredo Osorio, David Browning and Lane side of the field for soccer. I think this is wrong. I Stinnett. think that everyone from one team should be on one side and everyone from the other team should be on the other side. It would reduce the possibili- ty of fan interaction and possible disputes that can escalate. But, in soccer all the fans are one side of the field. Let’s say that a fan yelled at the referee that a player made a dirty play and that should be called and he should be carded. That player was your son and you confront him. As the beer commercial says: Here we go! Parents, do NOT talk about other players. Once again, be positive to your own player. Only that. It’s just not worth it. If you feel that a referee is missing things, call or send an email note to the league official so that they can review that referee’s work and get it improved. It’s just a game and the intent is for the kids to have fun. Competing on the field of play is fun. Be a sideline supporter! Little Dixie Bass Club September tournament results The Little Dixie Bass Club fished McGee Creek Lake for the September tourna- ment. Fifteen teams participated. First place: Mark Bisson and Cade Bisson with five fish weighing 6.51 pounds. Second place: Jack Mills and Larry Wills with five fish weighing 5.49 pounds. Third Place: C.O. Houston and Jerry Tonubbee with five fish weighing 5.18 pounds. Cars & Tires Inc. Fourth place: Ron Giesler and Shane Giesler with five fish weighing 4.95 pounds. 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8C THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Sports SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 Durant Middle School softball have undefeated season

Durant Middle School softball is currently 14-0 for the season. The ladies finished first in the Colbert Tournament and second in the Tishomingo Tournament. “We have a lot of good athletes,” said Head Coach Lisa Moore. “I’m really proud of the way they’ve played this year. This is one of the best sea- son we’ve ever had.” Monday and Tuesday will be the last two games for the girls. Monday they will face McAlester at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday they will take on Sheridan at 4:30 p.m. Both games will be in Durant at the Multi- Sports Complex. Pictured with the girls are coaches, Lisa Moore, left, and Cory Lowry, right. Durant freshmen cheerleaders receive awards at NCA summer camp

The Durant Freshman Cheerleaders recently returned from a National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp. The camp was held at the University of North Texas and attracted over 300 cheerleaders from the surrounding states. Founded in 1948 by L.R. Herkimer, NCA has been conducting camps for over 60 years and holds events annually for 150,000 cheerleaders and dancers around the world. The National Cheerleaders Association selects award winners at each of the 1,000 camps it administers around the world each summer. As part of the four-day curriculum, the National Cheerleaders Association rewards performance ribbons based on the following criteria: formations, placement, sharpness, timing/rhythm, voice, expression/projection, execution of skills, crowd appeal, and over- all effect. The DHS Freshman Cheerleaders received five Superior ribbons and one Excellent ribbon for game day cheer and chant evaluation. The Durant Freshman Cheerleaders also received two significant awards the last day of camp: Most Improved and Spirit Stick Winner Award. The Most Improved Award is awarded to the team that has consistently improved throughout the entire week. The Spirit Stick Winner Award is presented to the squad showing the most sincere spirit and enthusiasm throughout the entire week at camp. The Durant Freshman Cheerleaders also had 3 All-American Nominees: Hailee Hampton, Katie McCarley, and Brooke Podany. All-American Nominees are outstanding individuals who display strength in one of the following categories: motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, dance or leadership. These individuals are eligible to per- form at various NCA Special Events and were selected among over 300 cheerleaders from the surrounding states.

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