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Issue 184, Volume 118 Breaking news at altustimes.com Tuesday, September 19, 2017 s 50¢ Drury retrial underway
By Katrina Goforth prosecution. also given by Drury, that was found some ning of April 12, 2016, after [email protected] Attorneys Robert and Cole which were reportedly distance from him were the incident was alleged to McMahan represent Terry not supported by the transported to Oklaho- have occurred. A retrial for Terry Randel Drury for the defense. examination of the crime ma City to the Medical Turner told the defense that Drury, 64 of Blair, is underway According to a probable scene or the evidence Examiner’s office. all tests run on Garrison or at the Jackson County Court- cause affidavit for arrest filed within it. Turner explained to any belongings of his that are house with Judge Clark Huey April 15, 2016, the Jackson Prosecuting attorneys Att. Robert McMahan sent to the Medical Examiner’s presiding. County Sheriff’s office received called Jackson County Drury in cross examination office are at the discretion of Drury was accused of the information from Blair police Sheriff’s deputy Mike that he did not request the medical examiner. He also death of Jeff Garrison in April concerning the death of Gar- Turner to testify to his a gunshot residue test stated that there was no scene 2016. Drury was charged with rison. role in the processing of the be performed by the Oklahoma diagram made, but digital pho- first-degree murder, and a trial A man later identified as alleged murder. State Bureau of Investigation, tos were taken of the scene. was held in May of this year. Drury by Under Sheriff Stacy Turner was asked to tell the OSBI, on either the log or Turner told the prosecu- A mistrial was declared in the Randolph entered the Jackson jury what items of evidence the chainsaw, and was unsure tion that he also took a box of case after ten jurors chose to County Sheriff’s office with were collected, where they whether or not a blood spatter shells and a Walmart sack into convict Drury of manslaughter what dispatchers believed to were sent, and what process- test had been performed on evidence from Drury’s vehicle, one with four years to serve be a rifle and stated, “I need to ing procedures took place at the chainsaw, stating that the but did not find a receipt. and the remaining two jurors turn myself in. I just shot Jeff the scene of the crime. distance of the chainsaw from He stated that he was able to refused to find Drury guilty Garrison in the head.” According to Turner, Gar- the victim made such a test obtain video surveillance from of any crime, resulting in a At about 6:37 p.m., Blair rison’s vehicle and cell phone unnecessary in his opinion. Walmart in Altus that showed deadlock. police advised that they found were collected, along with a From pictures shown in Drury buying the shells and The retrial date was sched- the crime scene and deceased log that was found lying on court, Turner identified the obtained proof of purchase. uled in July for Sept. 11. victim. top of his chest and a chain- chainsaw in question sitting on JCSO also obtained cell Just as it was in the May According to the affidavit, saw that Drury allegedly told a fallen tree behind the fence phone records for both Terry trial, the jury for the retrial is an interview with Drury at the officers he had seen Garrison at a distance he determined to Drury and Jeff Garrison, along made up of five women, seven Jackson County Sheriff’s office carrying. be 19 feet from Garrison. with phone records for Drury’s men, and two male alternates. provided investigators with a These items were taken The .410 youth gauge shot- landline. Assistant District Attorney confession to the crime from to Jackson County Sheriff’s gun Drury identified as the The retrial is scheduled to David Thomas and District Drury; however, two conflict- Office. Garrison and his per- murder weapon was taken to continue through the week. Attorney Ken Darby represent ing series of events as to how sonal effects, including his OSBI for analysis after Drury Reach Katrina Goforth at 580-482-1221, the State of Oklahoma for the the shooting happened were clothing and a baseball cap brought it into JCSO the eve- ext. 2077.
County board sees an increase in state tobacco tax
By Katrina Goforth [email protected]
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday at the Jackson County Courthouse. District 1 Commissioner Marty Clinton, Dis- trict 2 Commissioner Kirk Butler, and District 3 Commissioner Rhet Johnson were present for the meeting along with County Clerk Robin Booker, County Treasurer Renee Howard, County Asses- sor Lisa Roberson, and Sheriff Roger LeVick. The board approved minutes from the Sept. 11 meeting, blanket purchase orders, and claims. The board also approved publication of commissioners’ proceedings for the month of August 2017. Consideration was taken on a database sales contract between Jackson County Assessor and Randall-Reilly, LLC, effective Oct. 1, 2017, through June 20, 2018. The board approved the contract. The board also approved action on the FY2018 Emergency Management Grant Program. Howard reported that the county treasurer’s office collected tobacco tax from the State of Okla- Courtesy photo Altus’ NBC branch presented a check to NBC Oklahoma representatives in an effort to raise money for The Children’s Center homa in the amount of $1,435.26 as of Sept. 12 Rehabilitation Hospital. Available at the presentation was, from left, NBC Oklahoma representatives Elizabeth Marcha, vice president for the month of July. That is an increase of $65.56 business development and executive assistant; Kim Sellers, vice president human resources; Sonya Revilla, assistant vice president from the previous month. operations officer; Jim Gover, vice president, lending; Jeff Greenlee and Lea Ann Rice, loan administrative assistant. The board voted to take no action on a supple- mental and modification agreement from the State
See TAX | 2 NBC Bank of Altus presents check Money helps children’s hospital Children’s Center for their donation fund this effort because because they felt like it of the outstanding was a great cause and INDEX Lillie-Beth Sanger and Kingfisher, where work it does to treat a great place. Much of Obituaries: 2 Brinkman NBC also has locations. children statewide, the donation came from Weather: 3 NBC Oklahoma In Altus, employees which includes the $5 contributions they Comics: 4 surprised von bank’s service areas. pay to wear jeans on Puzzles: 5 NBC Oklahoma has Schamann with a Funds will go towards Fridays. She toured the Sports: 6 Agriculture: 7 launched a campaign check for $8,000 to the hospital’s family facility this summer. Classifieds: 8, 9 to raise money for get the fund started. fund, which provides “The employees and The Children’s Center Employees had raised support to families staff were so amazing Rehabilitation Hospital half of it previously whose children are in with the kids at The over the next three by donating to a fund the hospital or coming Children’s Center. years. The campaign they have for nonprofit home, whether they The place was bright kicked off this week contributions; the need home remodeling and open and happy, with presentations by bank matched the rest for wheelchair despite the children’s JOIN THE hospital representative of it. This effort will assistance or a hotel for circumstances,” Revilla CONVERSATION Uwe von Schamann continue throughout when they’re visiting said. “You could tell in Oklahoma City the campaign: the bank their child in the everyone really loved What’s your take and Altus about the will match every dollar hospital located in the kids and their on today’s news? work the hospital that employees raise up Bethany. hearts were in it.” Go to does to treat children to $25,000, bringing Sonya Revilla, For information about altustimes.com and visit us on from throughout the the total expected assistant vice president the campaign and NBC facebook to share state. Additional contribution from NBC operations officer, said Oklahoma’s community your thoughts. presentations will take to $50,000. employees wanted to efforts, go online to place in Tulsa, Enid, NBC chose The give to the center from nbc.bank/gives.
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OBITUARIES SCRIPTURE
G. B. WILEY Gospel of Luke 7:11-17 with her. to speak, and Jesus gave him to his Jesus journeyed to a city called When the Lord saw her, he was mother. Services are pending with Harmon County Nain, and his disciples and a large moved with pity for her and said Fear seized them all, and they Funeral Home of Hollis for G. B. Wiley, 83, of Hol- crowd accompanied him. to her, “Do not weep.” glorified God, exclaiming, “A great lis, who passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, As he drew near to the gate of He stepped forward and touched prophet has arisen in our midst,” at North West Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. the city, a man who had died was the coffin; at this the bearers halt- and “God has visited his people.” To sign the online guest book and share memo- being carried out, the only son of ed, and he said, “Young man, I tell This report about him spread ries with the family please visit www.Harmon- his mother, and she was a widow. you, arise!” through the whole of Judea and in CountyFuneral.com. A large crowd from the city was The dead man sat up and began all the surrounding region. RAMONA FILER
Ramona Filer, 68, of Altus, passed away on Mon- day, September 18, 2017 in Lawton. Services are STATE BRIEFS pending with the Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service. FBI searched ex-Oklahoma the man opened fire. The officers returned gunfire. Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuner- Both officers were taken to hospitals in undisclosed alhome.com. condition. Their names have not been released. senator’s office for porn The suspect barricaded himself inside the home, VALENTE MARIN GUZMAN OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Court records show but later surrendered to law officers after a more than the FBI searched the Capitol office of a former Okla- two-hour standoff during which U.S. Highway 81 was Valente Marin Survivors homa senator in March because a campaign aide closed. Chickasha is about 40 miles (65 kilometers) Guzman, 61, of include his allegedly saw child pornography on his computer. southwest of Oklahoma City. Altus, passed daughter, Maysi Republican Sen. Ralph Shortey resigned in March The OSBI says the suspect was also wounded in away on Sunday, Hartman and after being arrested when police in the Oklahoma the shooting. His name and condition also have not September 17, husband, Roger; City suburb of Moore found him in a motel room with been released. 2017, in Oklaho- a son, Valente a 17-year-old boy he had allegedly hired for sex. ma City. Funeral Guzman, Jr. and The Oklahoman reports that the FBI seized a 5 die when pickup truck services will wife, Danelle; CD-ROM and an SD card from Shortey’s office the be 10 a.m. Thursday, ten grandchildren, day after his resignation. The newly released court crashed into Oklahoma creek September 21, 2017, in Lashanda and Devante records show that someone contacted Moore police the Tabernacle Baptist Franklin, Marylou and about the alleged pornography after seeing news TAHLEQUAH (AP) — The Oklahoma Highway Church with Rev. Greg Mary Josephine Guz- about Shortey’s arrest. Patrol says five people in a pickup truck were killed Hawn officiating. Burial man, Shabrell Hartman, Shortey faces three child pornography counts and when they crashed into a creek in northeastern will follow in the Olus- Ylexis and Jada Molina, one child sex trafficking count. He’s pleaded not Oklahoma. tee Cemetery under the Valente Ray and Kenzye guilty. An OHP report says 18-year-old Donovan Caldwell direction of the Kincan- Grace Guzman, and of Muskogee; 18-year-old Jessica Swartwout of non Funeral Home and Brad Guzman; twelve Man dies after fall from top McAlester; 19-year-old Drake Wells of Thackerville; Cremation Service. brothers and sisters, 18-year-old Rhianna Seely of Salina; and 18-year-old Valente was born Alcario Guzman, Alice of moving train in Oklahoma Lily Murphy of Gentry, Arkansas, all died at the on April 28, 1956, Guzman, Olga Bernal, scene of the crash near Tahlequah. in Lyford, Texas to Mary Guzman, Henry MEDFORD (AP) — The Oklahoma Highway Tahlequah is about 70 miles (110 kilometers) east Gregorio and Antonia Guzman and wife, Patrol says a man was killed when he fell from the top of Tulsa. (Marin) Guzman. He Maxine, Steve Guz- of a moving train and was run over in northwestern Caldwell was driving the pickup shortly before worked in construc- man, Norma Salgado, Oklahoma. 10:45 p.m. Sunday when it went off the road and tion for most of his life Frances Romero and An OHP report says 43-year-old David Duane struck a guardrail. The truck veered across the road, and was a member of husband, Gilbert, Eddie McCullum of Woodward was dead at the scene of the slammed through a guardrail and plummeted about the Tabernacle Baptist Guzman, Yolanda Guz- accident Sunday afternoon. 35 feet (11 meters) into the creek, landing on its Church. He loved work- man, Rick Guzman and The report says McCullum was walking on top of top. ing and spending time wife, Sara, and Gloria the Union Pacific train at the Chisholm Trail Termi- The report says the cause of the crash has not with his family. He Jones; and numer- nal when he fell between two cars and was struck. been determined. especially enjoyed play- ous other family and It was not clear why McCullum was on top of the ing guitar and fishing. friends. train. The OHP said the investigation is not com- Troopers investigating death of His parents, son The family will plete. Randy Guzman, and receive friends from The terminal is a grain storage and transportation 69-year-old woman in crash three brothers, Rocky 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at facility. Marin Guzman, Anto- the funeral home. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma High- nio Marin Guzman and Online tributes may State agency investigates way Patrol is investigating what caused the death of a Greg Guzman, preceded be made at kincannon- 69-year-old woman in a single-vehicle crash. him in death. funeralhome.com. shooting of 2 Oklahoma officers The patrol says in a preliminary report that North Miami, Oklahoma, resident Rosanna Porter was CHICKASHA (AP) — The Oklahoma State Bureau killed in the Ottawa County crash late Saturday. of Investigation is now investigating the shooting of Porter was pronounced dead on arrival at a local two Oklahoma police officers. hospital. A 64-year-old passenger in the car was in The OSBI says the Chickasha (CHICK’-uh-shay) stable condition with leg and arm injuries. Tax officers were wounded Sunday afternoon when they The patrol report says neither Porter nor her pas- went to a man’s home to serve a search warrant and senger wore seatbelts. From page 1 of Oklahoma Department of Transportation for replacement of a bridge over Bitter Creek in Dis- IN BRIEF trict 1. The Board of Commissioners regular meeting is (AP) — Honda says it revamped Honda Accord The Japanese auto- scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Jackson County Honda invests has invested $267 mil- sedan for 2018. maker also has added a Courthouse at 101 S. Main St. lion and will add 300 Honda of America Mfg. new sub-assembly process in Ohio plant jobs in central Ohio to Inc. said in a release Mon- for a unit to help power Reach Katrina Goforth at 580-482-1221, ext. 2077. MARYSVILLE, Ohio support production of its day that the investment the new Accord Hybrid, includes $220 million for which will return to pro- new technologies and duction in Ohio. processes at its manufac- The Accord has been PROSTATE turing plant in Marysville produced at Honda’s and $47 million at Hon- Marysville plant since da’s nearby engine plant November 1982. Marys- in Anna for production of ville is about 33 miles (53 the Accord’s new turbo- kilometers) northwest of charged engines. Columbus.
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68° 87° 93° 75° 94° 68° 90° 67° 89° 64° 85° 63° 79° 60° Sizzling sunshine and hot. Winds south at 8-16 mph. POP: 5%. Clear Thursday night. Winds south- Partly sunny, a t-storm Partial sunshine with a Partly sunny and breezy Strong thunderstorms, Cloudy, a t-storm possible in southeast at 7-14 mph. POP: 10%. around in the p.m. warm breeze mainly later the p.m. Winds: S 10-20 mph Winds: S 10-20 mph Winds: S 10-20 mph Winds: SSE 8-16 mph Winds: SSE 6-12 mph HIGH: 96° LOW: 70° POP: Probability of Precipitation POP: 5% POP: 25% POP: 5% POP: 65% POP: 30% DAILY CONDITIONS ALMANAC SUN AND MOON RIVER STAGES LAKE LEVELS CITIES WEDNESDAY UV Index & RealFeel Temperature® Statistics through Monday WED THU In feet as of Flood 24-hr. In feet as of 24-hr. FREDERICK 7 a.m. Mon. 7 a.m. Mon. WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TEMPERATURE Sunrise 7:24 a.m. 7:24 a.m. Stage Stage Chng. Elevation Chng. North Fork of the Red River 98°/73° 777762 High 87° Sunset 7:37 p.m. 7:35 p.m. Altus Lake 1546.12 +0.02 Low 65° Moonrise 7:42 a.m. 8:42 a.m. near Headrick 14.00 6.54 none Lake Frederick 1199.62 +0.27 Very warm with scorching sunshine 96 Normal high 86° Moonset 8:12 p.m. 8:46 p.m. near Carter 11.00 5.56 +0.04 Tom Steed Lake 1410.85 none 95 90 88 85 Normal low 60° Salt Fork of the Red River Lake Lawtonka 1342.06 -0.04 MANGUM 78 MOON PHASES Lake Ellsworth 1232.69 +0.01 Record high 102° in 1997 New First Full Last at Mangum 9.00 3.00 +0.33 Record low 44° in 1981 Washita River Fort Cobb Lake 1341.93 +0.01 96°/72° 70 69 66 Foss Reservoir 1641.08 -0.01 62 61 PRECIPITATION (in inches) near Cheyenne 13.50 6.07 +0.09 Very warm with blazing 53 near Clinton 18.00 5.01 +0.01 sunshine Monday 0.76 WEATHER HISTORY near Carnegie 25.00 4.31 none Record for 9/18 2.22 in 1988 Sep 20 Sep 27 Oct 5 Oct 12 On Sept. 20, 1911, the temperature HOLLIS The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater Deep Red Creek 0-2 3-5 6-7 Month to date 1.90 rose 40 degrees in 5 minutes at the need for eye and skin protection. Low; Moderate; Forecasts and graphics provided by near Randlett 20.00 2.66 -0.01 96°/72° High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme. Shown are the highest values for Normal month to date 1.72 AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 Kimberly, South Africa. Most thunder- each day. The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature is Year to date 22.66 East Cache Creek storms bring cooler air. Sometimes a Very warm with blazing an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors. Shown are the highest and lowest values for each day. Normal year to date 21.80 near Walters 21.00 4.75 -0.01 downdraft brings warm, dry air. sunshine
ALTUS COMMUNITY CALENDAR
An ongoing after school in attendance. There will be For more information, contact Arts Council and the National ministry titled Bringing Love free clothes, horse rides, inflat- Please submit all items the church at 580-482-5267. Endowment for the Arts. For by noon to run the next And Sharing Truth (BLAST) ables, face painting, popcorn, publication day. All The Altus Police Depart- more information contact is being held at 3:15 p.m. Tues- snow cones, and cotton candy. ment will begin accepting Tammy Davis at 580-477-2890. submissions must include a candy donations for Spooky book review of “Behind day’s in the Fellowship Hall SWTC nursing students will street address where the event A at Emmanuel Baptist Church be taking blood pressure and will be held and a contact Town beginning Oct. 1 at the the Words” by Kim Parrish is in Altus, 800 N. Forrest. The giving health information. In name, phone number or email Altus Police Department at scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 4 event is for all 5th and 6th the event of rain, the event will address. 509 S. Main St.For more infor- at the Altus Public Library at graders in Altus and has been be postponed to Sept. 24 from mation, contact APD at 580- 421 N. Hudson St. This event providing this time of food, fun, 2 to 4 p.m. For more informa- 481-2296. is free and open to the public. help with homework, and Bible tion, contact Pastor Boyd they arise. Gloves, trash bags The Shortgrass Arts Insti- For more information, contact stories, for the past 15 years. Whitehead at 580-482-1775. and other supplies needed tute is sponsoring a pottery Tammy Davis at 580-477-2890. Enrollment forms are available The Main Street Alley Cats for cleaning are provided. A class with Bobby Avila The FOP Lodge 120 is spon- at the church office from 9:00 will be hosting a downtown complimentary green apple scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. soring Spooky Town sched- a.m. through 2:00 p.m., Mon- cleanup session at 9 a.m. Sept. smoothie will be provided by October 2, 3, and 5 in Room uled for 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Safe- day - Friday. For more informa- 30. Volunteers will meet at the Just Brew It for volunteers fol- B19 at Western Oklahoma ty Town behind Imagination tion call 580-482-1775. Main Street Altus office at 215 lowing the cleanup. State College at 2801 N. Main Station Park on Falcon Road. Emmanuel Baptist Church N. Main St. at that time. Alley A mission fundraiser is St. This class is for adults This event is free and open to 18th Annual Block Party is Cats are community volun- scheduled for Sept. 30 at High- and students ages 16 and up. the public. Candy donations scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 teers that meet in downtown land Heights United Methodist Beginners are welcome in all can be made at the Altus Police p.m. Sept. 23 at 800 N. Forrest Altus to clean-up the alleys, Church at 1911 N. Main, Altus. classes. The cost is $45 with Department at 509 S. Main St. with a free lunch served frontage, and right-of-ways, The church will be selling all materials included. Partial St. beginning Oct. 1. For more and a free sack of groceries work in flower beds, and work pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, funding for these classes is information contact APD at given to the first 300 families on various other projects as and color in their parking lot. provided by the Oklahoma 580-481-2296.
ODDITIES IN THE NEWS
Man who didn’t want to drink story, that his family adopted the “beautiful” and Attorney information for Harris was not available “well-behaved” dog, named Relay, as a puppy in 2014. Saturday. alone breaks in with beer One day, Relay set off to explore. “I think she’s a wanderer,” Moneck told the AP. Man who sent Hannibal Lecter STEWARTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a “And I think she was just an opportunist dog and hap- drunken Pennsylvania man who didn’t want to drink pened to see that she could fit underneath the gate.” photo to judge to go on trial alone forced his way into a woman’s home and sat The family scoured the area and put up fliers. down with two 12-packs of beer. “The lady in the gas station said she saw a man call MONESSEN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man Thirty-nine-year-old Sean Haller, of Stewart- the dog over and walk away with the dog,” Moneck has been ordered to stand trial on charges he stown, faces charges including criminal trespass and said. A blurry video appeared to show a man putting threatened a judge by sending her a letter including remained in the York County jail on Monday. Relay into his car. a picture of movie cannibal Hannibal Lecter. Southern Regional police say a woman called them In addition to the chip, Moneck said, Relay had Gregg Tchirkow, of Monessen, claimed at Thurs- on Sept. 12 to report Haller had entered her home left home wearing “a brand new collar, a leather col- day’s preliminary hearing that the picture was a and refused to leave. Police say Haller had done the lar, with her name in brass” — and his son’s name, “cry for help” and a way to tell the court he needed same thing in another woman’s home earlier that day. address and phone number. psychiatric help when transitioning from prison to Police found Haller in the second woman’s home However the dog got to New York, it’s about to freedom. Lecter is the criminally insane psychia- and say he refused to leave, even though there were experience some more mileage. trist who helps an FBI agent track a serial killer in children inside. They say officers had to go inside and Bobbi and The Strays has been looking for a volun- the film “The Silence of the Lambs.” get him. teer to drive Relay to Florida. Westmoreland County Judge Meagan Bilik- He faces a preliminary hearing Nov. 1. Moneck told Newsday it’s “unbelievable” that his Defazio sent Tchirkow to prison for 18 to 36 family will be reunited with the “dog that we loved so months in 2015 for growing marijuana in his home. Dog that disappeared in Florida much.” Prosecutors contend the letter was sent in retalia- tion and to terrorize the judge. in 2016 is found in New York Gas station robbery suspect’s Tchirkow, acting as his own attorney during a contentious two-hour hearing, called charges of FREEPORT, N.Y. (AP) — A dog that disappeared getaway car runs out of fuel retaliation, stalking and terroristic threats “ridicu- in Florida in February 2016 has been found in New lously frivolous” but couldn’t persuade the district Yo rk . LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say an Indi- judge who heard that case that he meant no harm A woman who said she found the German shepherd- ana man who robbed a gas station made off with with the letter he sent to Bilik-Defazio from state Jack Russell Terrier mix brought it last week to a food, drinks and cigarettes. What he didn’t steal was prison in July. Long Island and New York City rescue group called gas. He even invoked the name of the actor who Bobbi and The Strays, which traced its microchip The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports that a played Lecter and offered a play on words on one of and tracked down its astonished family in West Palm state trooper arrested 33-year-old Sean Harris on the movie’s most memorable lines, “Put the lotion Beach, Florida. Wednesday after finding him stranded by the side in the basket,” in arguing his case Thursday. “I had said many times, ‘They’re going to find that of a two-lane highway with his vehicle out of fuel. “First of all, I’d like to subpoena Sir Anthony dog. They may not find that dog alive, but somehow, Police say the South Bend-area man’s blood alcohol Hopkins,” Tchirkow told the court. “Did you put some way, they’re going to find the chip on that dog level was above the legal limit. the motion in the basket?” and they’re going to be calling us,’” Rick Moneck told Authorities say Harris was arrested not long after In the movie, a vicious serial killer named Buffalo The Associated Press in a phone call on Saturday. he entered the Lacrosse gas station, implied he had a Bill makes one of his victims rub lotion on her skin Nonetheless, the news came as quite the shock. gun and took the items. to keep is soft so he can, eventually, kill her and use “I never, ever expected — you know, we kind of Records show Harris is being held in LaPorte the skin to create a female body suit for himself. gave up on it,” said Moneck. “After this much time County jail. He made a preliminary appearance Tchirkow promised to fight the charges at trial, had gone by, you just move on with your life.” Friday in LaPorte County Circuit Court on a felony saying he knew he was “doomed from the begin- Moneck told Newsday, which first reported the robbery charge. ning” because a judge is the alleged victim.
POLICE LOG FOR SEPT. 15-19
Incidents E. Pecan St. noise, 1038 Coe St. Saturday without a driver’s license. 11:32 a.m., Hit and run, 2500 3:09 p.m., Larceny, 510 N. Manuel Dutra, 24, assault Friday N. Main St. Main St. Michael Barnett, 62, domes- and battery. 12:41 a.m., Check suspicious 12:40 p.m., Assault and bat- 4:09 p.m., Larceny, 1215 tic abuse. Diana Henkel, 49, calling subject, 400 N. Park Lane tery, 1700 block North Willard Poplar St. Herschel French, 78, con- 9-1-1 for the purpose of 10:40 a.m., Warrants, 419 W. Street 9:39 p.m., Domestic distur- sumes or inhales intoxicants in knowingly making a false Pecan St. 6:08 p.m., Burglary, 1021 S. bance, 1200 E. Pecan St. public place. report or giving false 3:08 p.m., Fire, Old Duke Kennedy St. Chad Johnson, 50, transports information. Highway. 7:44 p.m., Loud unusual Tuesday intoxicating beverage or low- Keith Posey, 43, with intent 5:28 p.m., Loud unusual noise, 1200 block Elder Street point beer. to cheat and defraud, obtains noise, 700 block Corbin Street 12:20 a.m., Burglary, 708 E. any money, property or 9:08 p.m., Reckless driving, Sunday B St. Monday valuable thing of a value less 1800 block North Main Street 12:29 a.m., Fire, 933-935 E. than $500 by means of trick 11:12 p.m., Burglary, 616 W. 10:37 a.m., Accident with no Sutherland St. Marie Aguero, 26, creates, or deception. Liveoak St. injuries, Main Street distributes, transports, Timothy Smith, 46, 3:23 p.m., Accident with no Arrests dispenses or possesses misrepresents himself to be Saturday injuries, 200 block Grady Street with intent to distribute a government employee or Friday a counterfeit controlled public utility employee with 9:32 a.m., Fire, Bradford Monday dangerous substance. the intent to cause a person Street Richard Lopez, 24, failure to Eric Coronado, 21, to enter into any consumer 11:05 a.m., Hit and run, 1200 8:42 a.m., Loud unusual appear. operating a motor vehicle transaction for home repair. 4 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 COMICS Altus Times
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Dear Annie: My wife and the way I once did. I have lem out with a romantic partner, I have been together since not brought it up with her, unfounded jealousy is the excep- we were just out of high because I know she will get tion. If you aired your feelings, school. We’ve been married super defensive, and I know j^[oÉZ]hemb_a[\Wdd[ZÓWc[i$ for 18 years, and we have she will not go to counsel- You’d most likely make your wife three glorious children. We ing because of the nature of feel defensive, and her defensive- have a great relationship, the topic. Any insight into ness would in turn make you feel but I recently discovered she Dear getting over this would be less secure about the marriage. was extremely promiscuous appreciated, as I do love her Deprive these fiery feelings of oxy- in high school and found Annie and want to be with her. -- gen and they’ll eventually die out. out she slept with many of Annie Jealous in Wisconsin It’s also not worth talking about our friends, some of whom Lane Dear Jealous: Your wife is it with her because this is about are still in our social circle. still looking at you with the you, not your relationship. Do I have always had a jealous nature, same love in her eyes she always some digging and try to get to the and now the jealousy is overwhelm- has, and if she knew you now look root of your insecurity. Use posi- ing my daily thoughts, especially at her differently because of things tive self-talk to encourage rational when we see these other guys. she did 20 years ago, she would thinking. Although the encounters happened be heartbroken. So don’t tell her. before my time with her, I still feel Though I generally champion the Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected]. cheated on and don’t look at her importance of talking every prob-
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MLB home run record set to Astros clinch AL West
By Kristie Rieken clinched the American The Astros acquired home start and a win fall Tuesday AP Sports Writer League West with a 7-1 the ace from Detroit on would have been great. win over the Seattle Aug. 31, just minutes First home start and to By Ronald Blum game, and this year’s HOUSTON — When Mariners on Sunday. before the deadline for win in a division-clinch- AP Baseball Writer average of 2.53 projects the Houston Astros trad- “The story is almost players to be eligible for ing game — you can’t to 6,143. That would ed for Justin Verlander too good to be true,” postseason play. He had make that up. And I’m NEW YORK — be up 47 percent from less than three weeks manager A.J. Hinch made two starts on the looking forward to hope- Giancarlo Stanton’s 4,186 in 2014. ago, they envisioned said. “We trade for road before his Minute fully many more wins.” smacks, Aaron Judge’s In just three years, days like this. him for this exact rea- Maid Park debut. George Springer and jolts and all those diz- home runs will have Verlander struck out son to come up in big “I don’t think you Carlos Correa also hom- zying long balls helped increased by 1,957 10 over seven innings in moments. He was locked could ask for a better ered for the Astros, who Major League Baseball — an extra 149 miles his first home start for in from the very begin- introduction for me to won their first division move another poke clos- of long balls at this Houston, Derek Fisher ning. Nobody better to the city of Houston than title since 2001 and sev- er to the inevitable. year’s average home and Marwin Gonzalez have on the mound and this,” Verlander said. enth overall. The Astros Nearly two decades run length of 400 feet, homered in a big fifth nobody better to cel- “First home start would after the height of the or 15 miles more than inning and the Astros ebrate with.” have been great. First See ASTROS | 10 Steroids Era, the sports the driving distance is on track to break its between Philadelphia’s season record for home Citizen’s Bank Park and runs on Tuesday — and Washington’s Nationals not just top the old Park. mark, but smash it like “The game has one of those upper-deck changed,” New York shots that have become Yankees manager Joe commonplace in the Girardi said. “From Summer of the Slugger. when I started, there’s There were 5,663 a lot less stolen bases, home runs hit through there’s a lot less bun- Sunday, 30 shy of the ting, there’s a lot less record set in 2000. hitting-and-running. Juiced balls? Watered- You don’t give outs down pitching? Stan- away, and you let guys ton’s renaissance? Sen- swing the bat.” sational starts by Judge Already 107 players and Cody Bellinger? have hit 20 homers this “I don’t think that we year, just three shy of are ever going to have the record set last sea- a single explanation for son — and up from 64 exactly why we’ve see in 2015, according to so many,” baseball Com- the Elias Sports Bureau. missioner Rob Manfred Along with soaring said. “But players are shots come strikeouts, bigger and stronger. which will set a record They’re playing a little for the 10th consecutive differently, in terms of year. There were 36,964 the way they swing. whiffs through Sunday, Pitchers throw harder. an average of 8.25 per The one thing I remain team per game that comfortable with: Noth- translates to 40,099. ing about the baseball, “The focus is hitting according to our test- homers and tolerating ing, is materially differ- strikeouts,” Reggie Courtesy photo ent.” Jackson said. “I don’t Ryan Oden ran his way to a third-place overall finish with a time of 17:01, helping the Bulldogs secure a third-place finish. There were 5,610 really like all the strike- homers last year, an outs, and I was the average of 2.31 per king.” Beckner grabs third title
By Ryan Lewis In Lawton over the before Altus grabbed sev- behind third-ranked [email protected] weekend, Beckner once enth, eighth, and ninth Elgin and were followed Broncos’ crushing again grabbed the lead place with Olga Lopez by Lawton Eisenhower, There is something to and never looked back. finishing in 21:37, Sarah Duncan, and Chickasha. of Cowboys shows be said about a runner Although it was a battle Scott finishing in 22:18, Also running for the who puts it all on the between Altus and Elgin and an injured Beth Gar- Lady Bulldogs was line every time she steps for the top 10 spots, rison finished in 22:26. Autumn Goodwin who they’re back onto the course and Beckner had no competi- Garrison was running finished 16th to round Cayden Beckner is every tion for her third consec- on an injured ankle after out the scorers for Altus By Arnie Stapleton bit that type of runner utive individual title. turning it on Monday. while Anna Merritt AP Pro Football Writer for the Lady Bulldogs She finished the 5000- She battled through the finished 17th, Grayce cross country team. meter course with a time injury to finish a respect- Gilliam finished 20th, DENVER — Where so many others saw a Super Nobody seems to of 19:45, over 45 seconds able ninth and help Alison Nichols finished Bowl favorite in Dallas’ swaggering offense with be able to catch her faster than second-place propel the Lady Bulldogs 24th and Angel Wil- its all-star linemen and pair of backfield superstars, once she hits her stride finisher Kamree Castle to a second-place team loughby with a 37th- Denver’s defense envisioned a chance to show and for the most part, from Elgin. finish. place finish. everybody that the Broncos are back. nobody even comes Elgin wrapped up sec- The fifth-ranked Lady They did just that in a 42-17 crushing of the close. ond through sixth place Bulldogs finished just See BECKNER | 10 Cowboys . They held Ezekiel Elliott to a career-worst 8 yards on nine carries — 43 yards fewer than his previous low — and forced Dak Prescott to throw a career-high 50 times while also putting a dozen hits Mayfield throws 4 TDs in win over Tulane on Dallas’ second-year QB, a beating that left Jerry Jones complimenting the Broncos (2-0) for being By Cliff Brunt their team full of rising stars can have to take it one week at time. everything he thought his Cowboys (1-1) were. AP Sports Writer handle success. The Ohio State game was not our It included Aqib Talib’s 103-yard interception Mayfield passed for 331 yards highlight.” return for a touchdown , an interception by Chris NORMAN — Oklahoma quar- and four touchdowns, and No. 2 Oklahoma freshman receiver Harris Jr., two sacks plus five more QB hits by Von terback Baker Mayfield made Oklahoma followed its big win CeeDee Lamb caught four passes Miller, two TD catches by Emmanuel Sanders , 154 quite a statement when he planted with a 56-14 victory over Tulane for 131 yards and two touchdowns scrimmage yards and two TDs from C.J. Anderson a crimson OU flag at midfield fol- on Saturday. before he was ejected for targeting and a career high-tying four touchdown throws by lowing the Sooners’ win at Ohio “Not every game is going to be on a block in the second quarter. Trevor Siemian. State . 7 at night with the whole country Sophomore Marquise Brown Elliott’s less-than-a-yard average was the exclama- The Sooners made a less dra- watching.” Mayfield said. “That is had career highs of six catches tion point. matic, yet still important state- up to the leaders to get everyone “He had nine carries for 8 yards? Wow. Damn, ment a week later: They showed ready. We just have to realize we See MAYFIELD | 10 that’s crazy,” linebacker Brandon Marshall said. “We are the best defense in the NFL. I don’t know how many times we have to say it. I saw the picks on the NFL Network, everyone picked the Cow- boys. Everyone thinks Dak is this and Zeke is that. No. 9 Oklahoma State beats Pittsburgh 59-21 They are good players, don’t get me wrong. “But I take it as the same thing as when we By Will Graves “We wanted to come out and end zone on each of their first played in the Super Bowl” two years ago, added AP Sports Writer blow the top off this thing,” seven possessions, piling up 516 Marshall, whose block of Prescott guided Talib Rudolph said. yards in the process, a school into the zone on his pick-6. “Everyone picked the PITTSBURGH — Mason Done. And then some. record for most yards in one half. Panthers because of their offense. But neither Rudolph’s message to the rest of Rudolph gave his Heisman Tro- “I didn’t even pay attention team had ever faced a defense like this. There is no the Oklahoma State offense was phy campaign an eye-popping kick to it,” Rudolph said. “I knew we defense in the NFL like this.” simple. Playing half a country start by throwing five touchdown scored a lot.” He has no argument from the Cowboys. away from home against a Pitts- passes during an immaculate first Rudolph finished 23 of 32 for “I want to emphasize today, this is not what burgh team that took the Cowboys half to help No. 9 Oklahoma State 497 yards before being pulled in we’re about in my view,” Jones said. “I feel strongly to the wire a year ago, Rudolph rout the Panthers 59-21 on Satur- the middle of the third quarter about that. On the other hand, this is what Denver didn’t want to leave anything to day. is about.” chance in the rematch. The Cowboys (3-0) reached the See OKLAHOMA | 10 Agriculture
Altus Times Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7 Fire safety for college students By Leilana McKindra [email protected]
STILLWATER – With students returning to their colleges and uni- versities for the new school year, now is a good time to think about ways they can stay fire safe whether they live on or off campus. “Just like any other type of resi- dence or structure, dorms and other types of college housing can and do catch fire,” said Gina Peek, Okla- homa State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. “Students residing in on- or off-campus housing should take steps to reduce the fire hazards in their living spaces.” U.S. Fire Administration data indicates between 2000 and 2015, there were 85 fatal fires in dorms, fraternity and sorority houses and off-campus housing. The leading cause of campus fires was smoking, but other causes included cooking, candles and over- loaded power strips.
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Plan now before a disaster strikes
By Leilana McKindra [email protected]
STILLWATER – What will you and your family do when a disaster strikes? It is a good idea to know the answer to that question since Okla- homans can face everything from Courtesy photo violent tornadoes to debilitating ice Craig McKinley, retired OSU department head, and John Holman, Murray County Extension educator, calculate scores after judging 4-H exhibits. storms to raging wildfires. “We face everything from torna- does to wildfires to ice storms here 4-H’ers showcase projects at Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma. There isn’t always a lot of advanced warning in these emer- gency situations and you and your By Trisha Gedon Natalie Haggard, a mem- Danielle Venable, OSU els said she wishes the pub- family may not be together when [email protected] ber of the Kremlin Hillsdale Cooperative Extension lic would understand is just something happens. That’s why it’s 4-H Club in Garfield County, 4-H educator in Oklahoma how much work club mem- so important to plan ahead,” said STILLWATER, Okla. – had nine of her 12 county County, said putting exhib- bers put into their projects. Gina Peek, Oklahoma State Univer- The iconic replica of the St. fair entries make it to the its in the fair is a valuable “Some of these projects sity Cooperative Extension housing Louis Arch may be gone at state level. learning experience for take so much time and and consumer specialist. the Oklahoma State Fair, but “The majority of my fair 4-H’ers. effort,” said Nickels, who is If you have not done any advance fairgoers still can count on entries are in my main proj- “We have kids who do the 4-H educator in Garfield planning, now is the perfect time to one thing. Oklahoma 4-H’ers ect area of fabrics and fash- work in their main project County. “Our projects are begin as September is National Pre- are making a big showing ion. I made a 1950s model areas, but we always have so varied and I’m seeing paredness Month. this year with 4,100 project dress, a quilted table runner some venture out into more and more exhibits Start by considering how you and exhibits representing 45 and a quilt I machine pieced other projects. We’re always geared toward science. We other family members will receive counties on display in the and quilted,” Haggard said. encouraging them to think have everything from tradi- emergency alerts and warnings, Oklahoma Expo Hall. “I also entered some acrylic outside of the box,” Venable tional sewing and garden- where you will take shelter when Jim Rhodes, Northwest artwork. I like making said. “For example, a 4-H’er ing projects to things like necessary and what evacuation route District 4-H program spe- entries for the fair because has an entomology project robotics and geology, and you will take. cialist for Oklahoma State it gives me another outlet and the fair exhibits include even a project on building a Then, create a plan for how fam- University Cooperative to use the skills I learned in insect collections, photogra- trebuchet.” ily members will communicate with Extension, said he is excited 4-H.” phy of insects, a flier about So, not only is the fair a each other during the emergency. about the new space in She said she learned to an entomology workshop, a great time to explore the “As you’re planning, be sure to which the 4-H exhibits are sew from her mom and PowerPoint presentation or midway and a plethora of consider any specific needs of family being displayed this year. grandmother and has been poster and arts and crafts. fried foods on a stick, it’s members. For instance, think about “We’re in the space that using those skills for six While this 4-H’er focuses on also an opportunity for the the ages of everyone in the house- formerly was known as the years to make entries for entomology, it can result in public to see what today’s hold, dietary needs, any language Made in Oklahoma Build- the fair. Not only has she various fair entries.” youth are learning in 4-H, and cultural or religious consider- ing. Although we’d been in learned a skill she can use In addition to ribbons which is the world’s largest ations, as well as medical concerns our previous location for throughout her life, she also or money 4-H’ers may win, youth organization. and disabilities,” said Peek. about 14 years, this new has learned the value of time Venable said the knowledge “While everyone enjoys Once you have gathered the perti- spot centralizes our exhibits management. they gain is invaluable. all the rides, the Indian nent information, sit down and draft with Agtropolis and the “The fair comes up a lot “They learn so much tacos and the booths sell- a family emergency plan. FFA exhibits,” said Rhodes, quicker than you think, so I because some of their ing all kinds of gadgets you The family emergency plan should who also serves as fair co- have to manage my time in projects require research can’t live without, I encour- incorporate a range of details such superintendent for the 4-H order to get all of my proj- before they can complete age everyone to take time to as the contact information for each program. “The exhibits on ects done,” she said. “Par- it,” she said. “They’re learn- stop by the Oklahoma Expo person in the household, the agreed display represent the best ticipating in the fair also ing things they never knew Hall and take a look around upon emergency meeting locations of the best when it comes has helped me learn how to before in order to complete this year,” Rhodes said. and other important phone numbers. to 4-H project work. We had be a good sport and take my their entries. There’s always “What you’ll see is a great Everyone in the family should 56 judges on hand to judge losses gracefully.” that chance this new knowl- example of what Oklahoma receive copy of the plan and the fam- the entries before the fair Oklahoma County 4-H’er edge could spark an interest 4-H’ers are doing and what ily should set aside time to practice opened.” Aleiha Mitchell said she for them. Also, when people a positive impact they are implementing it. To be able to compete at thinks it’s important for visit the fair and look at having in their communi- “Knowing what to do and where the state level, 4-H’ers first club members to participate all the 4-H exhibits, I hope ties. And while you’re here, to go in a disaster will help calm any submit their entries at the in the fair. they think the person who enroll your kids in 4-H and nerves and reduces your chances county level. Those projects “This is a time when we made that crocheted hat next year they might just of being hurt of injured in an emer- placing first then go on to can showcase what we’ve has the ability to create her have an entry in the Okla- gency,” Peek said. compete at the Oklahoma learned throughout the own clothes and may go homa Expo Hall.” For more information on prepar- State Fair. Projects are as year,” said Mitchell, who on to become the next new The Oklahoma State Fair ing ahead for a disaster, including varied as the interests of is a member of the Harrah fashion designer. However, will run through Sept. 24. guides for developing a family com- 4-H’ers. Fairgoers will be 4-H Club. “It also gives us a it’s not all about what the Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. munications and emergency plans, able to see everything from chance to see other people’s public sees. It’s about how Sunday through Thursday visit www.ready.gov and contact the posters on nutrition and creations and get ideas from much the 4-H’er has learned and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri- nearest county Extension office. woodworking projects to other club members. Plus, and grown while complet- day and Saturday. homegrown vegetables and it’s fun to meet the people ing these fair projects.” Reach Leilana McKindra at 405-744-6792. technology projects. who made the exhibits.” Something Jessica Nick- Reach Trisha Gedon at 405-744-3625. 8 Tuesday, September 19, 2017 SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Altus Times
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The Associated Press 5. Muskogee (1-2) 10. Del City (1-2) lost (1-2) lost to Holland 9. Sequoyah 42-19. 4. Rejoice Christian lost to Alex 26-16. lost to Bentonville to Midwest City 41-6. Hall 45-14. Tahlequah (3-0) 6. Christian Heritage School (3-0) beat 3. Laverne (3-0) Class 4A Class 6A1 West, Ark., 43-35. 10. Clinton (1-2)idle. beat Vian 35-14. Academy (3-1) Summit Christian beat Carnegie 54-6. Class 5A 1. Wagoner (3-0) Class 3A 10. Beggs (3-1) beat lost to Oklahoma 54-27. 4. Depew (3-0) beat 1. Union (3-0) idle. 1. Carl Albert (3-0) beat Fort Gibson 1. Jones (4-0) beat Hilldale 34-12. Christian School 5. Talihina (3-1) beat Southwest Covenant 2. Owasso (3-0) idle. beat Ardmore 28-12. 27-21. Hennessey 44-14. (tie) Seminole 48-12. Poteau 40-7. 44-20. 3. Mustang (2-1) lost 2. McGuinness (3-0) 2. Heritage Hall (3- 2. John Marshall (3-1) lost to Lincoln 7. Luther (4-0) beat 6. Morrison (2-1) 5. Cyril (3-0) beat to Stillwater 31-14. beat Enid 60-34. 0) beat Davis 42-19. (2-1) beat Sulphur Christian 35-8. Chandler 34-10. beat Kiefer 28-0. Wilson 50-2. 4. Westmoore (3-0) 3. Ardmore (2-1) lost 3. Oologah (3-0) 35-18. Class 2A 8. Chisholm (3-1) 7. Minco (3-1) beat Class C beat Edmond North to Carl Albert 28-12. beat Glenpool 51-21. 3. Berryhill (3-0) 1. Millwood (3-0) beat Thomas Fay Rush Springs 42-0. 1. Pond Creek- 42-17. 4. Lawton Mac (1-2) 4. Hilldale (2-1) lost beat Perkins-Tryon beat Cascia Hall Custer 27-13. 8. Hominy (1-1) beat Hunter (3-0) beat 5. Norman North lost to Tascosa, to Beggs 34-12. 42-0. 52-15. 9. Coalgate (4-0) Pawhuska 36-0. Garber 60-14. (2-1) beat Edmond Texas, 65-21. 5. Cascia Hall (1-2) 4. Kingfisher (3-1) 2. Victory Christian beat Hugo 46-21. 9. Barnsdall (4-0) 2. Tipton (3-1) beat Santa Fe 45-13. Class 6A2 5. Altus (3-0) beat lost to Millwood lost to Bethany (3-0) beat Tulsa 10. Vian (2-2) lost to beat Woodland Snyder 46-0. Elk City 65-20. 52-15. 30-13. Noah Homeschool Sequoyah Tahlequah 33-20. 3. Regent Prep 1. Bixby (1-2) lost to 6. Shawnee (2-1) 6. Bethany (3-0) 5. Sulphur (3-1) lost 42-0. 35-14. 10. Oklahoma (3-0) beat Union Putnam City 37-35. lost to Booker T. beat Kingfisher to John Marshall 3. Holland Hall (4-0) Class 1A Christian Academy Christian, Ark., 59-0. 2. Booker T. Washington 63-0. 30-13. 35-18. beat Metro Christian 1. Afton (3-0) beat (4-0) beat Crooked 4. Sharon-Mutual (3- Washington (3-1) 7. Bishop Kelley (2-1) 7. Broken Bow (3-0) 6. Stigler (4-0) beat 45-14. Ketchum 58-0. Oak 49-8. 0) beat Waukomis beat Shawnee 63-0. beat Sapulpa 38-3. beat Mcalester 36-0. Spiro 43-38. 4. Washington 2. Wynnewood (2-1) Class B 62-14. 3. Midwest City (2-1) 8. Tahlequah (3-0) 8. Blanchard (3-0) 7. Plainview (3-1) (3-1) lost to Marlow beat Elmore City 1. Shattuck (3-0) 5. Timberlake (3-0) beat Del City 41-6. beat Sallisaw 17-7. beat Newcastle beat Tuttle 36-27. 36-35. 56-12. beat OKC Patriots idle. 4. Lawton (2-1) beat 9. Noble (3-0) beat 50-22. 8. Cushing (2-2) lost (tie) Davis (1-2) lost 3. Crescent (4-0) 58-12. (tie) Bluejacket (3- Eisenhower 67-13. Piedmont 12-3. 9. Metro Christian to Cleveland 31-28. to Heritage Hall beat Wellston 50-12. 2. Davenport (2-1) 0) idle.
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LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE tate has, by operation of law, or her First and Final Account and Re- S/Winford Mike Warren Court Clerk otherwise, acquired in and to all port of Administration of Estate and Judge IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITH- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF real property, situate, lying and be- a Petition for Distribution of Estate; S/Stacy Macias Prepared By: IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY JACKSON COUNTY ing in the County of Jackson, state hearing has been fixed by the Court Clerk James R. Moore OBA#6342 STATE OF OKLAHOMA STATE OF OKLAHOMA of Oklahoma, described as follows, Judge of the Court for the 3rd day Prepared By: P.O. Box 788 to-wit: of Oct., 2017, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., James R. Moore, OBA#: 6342 Hollis, OK 73550 COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. JEFFERY DON COOK and Lots Twelve (12) and Fourteen (14) at the Courtroom of the Court in the James R. Moore (580) 688-9255 Plaintiff, ANTHONY JAMES COOK. in Block Six (6), of the UNI- County Courthouse at Altus, in the 202 W. Broadway Attorney For Petitioner vs. PLAINTIFFS, VERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION to County and State aforesaid, and all P.O. Box 788 ELLA HANNON, et al. vs. the City of Altus, Oklahoma, ac- persons interested in the Estate are Hollis, OK 73550 #8000 Published in the Altus Times Defendant. SAMMIE JOAN MCCOMBS cording to the recorded plat thereof, notified to appear and show cause, (580) 688-9255 on 9/19/17. No. CJ-2017-55 DEFENDANT. Jackson County, Oklahoma, if they have any, why the Account Attorney For Petitioner NO. CV-2017-50 due to the costs of upkeep and should not be settled and allowed, LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION maintenance of the above de- heirs determined, and the Estate #7999 Published in the Altus Times NOTICE BY PUBLICATION scribed property being a burden on distributed. on 9/19/17. THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: the finances of the Joint Estate as DATED this 7 day of Sept., 2017. LEGAL NOTICE FOR JACKSON COUNTY, THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS, The Above Named Defendant: stated in the said Petition. STATE OF OKLAHOMA IF ANY OF ELLA HANNON, DE- Take notice that you have been It is further found that it is in the S/CLARK HUEY IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CEASED, BARBARA NISELY, sued in the above-named Court best interest of the Joint Estate to JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT HORACE CLEVELAND WHETHER LIVING OR DEAD, upon a petition to quiet title to de- sell the following personal property COURT HARMON COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA MITCHELL, AND IF DEAD, HIS/HER UN- termine that Plaintiffs are the own- belonging to the Joint Estate, more RAFE HALL, OBA#15677 PLAINTIFF, KNOWN SUCCESSORS, IF ANY, ers of fee simple title to, and that particularly described as follows: 115 N. Hudson VS. SPOUSE OF BARBARA NISELY, Defendant has no right, title, lien, 2011 Buick Regal Altus, OK 73521 IN THE MATTER OF APPLICA- TION OF THE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, AD- IF MARRIED, WHETHER LIVING estate, encumbrance, assessment, Miscellaneous Household Property (580)482-7811 MINISTRATORS, OR DEAD, AND IF DEAD, claim or interest either in law or in due to costs related to upkeep and Attorney for Personal Representat- Keetin Odis Long, a minor, for the Rights of Majority. DEVISEES, TRUSTEES HIS/HER UNKNOWN SUC- equity, in and to: the depreciable nature of the per- ive AND ASSIGNS OF CESSORS, IF ANY Lots Sixteen (16) in Block One (1) sonal property. RETA GAYLE MITCHELL, TAKE NOTICE that you have been of the ENGLISH VILLAGE FIFTH Bids must be in writing and may be #7991 Published in the Altus Times Case No. CV-2017-04 Judge: Winford Mike Warren Deceased sued by COLONIAL SAVINGS, ADDITION, City of Altus, Jackson left at the office of Brent S. Howard, on 9/12/17 & 9/19/17. DEFENDANTS. F.A., and that you must answer the County, Oklahoma; Esq., attorney at law, 501 N. Hud- CV-17-55 Petition and Amended Petition of and must answer the Petition filed son, Altus, OK 73521. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION Notice is hereby given that Keetin said Plaintiff on file in said cause on therein by said Plaintiffs, on or be- Dated this 7th day of September, NOTICE BY PUBLICATION or before October 24, 2017, or the fore the 1st day of November, 2017. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Odis Long, Petitioner, a minor, and HARMON COUNTY Shelby Neal Long, next friend, have THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: allegations of said Petition and 2017, or said Petition will be taken S/William C. Dorton THE HEIRS, EXECUTORS, Amended Petition will be taken as as true and a judgment for said William Curt Dorton, Co-Guardian STATE OF OKLAHOMA petitioned this Court to confer rights of majority upon Petitioner, Keetin ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, true and judgment rendered against Plaintiffs forever canceling and re- TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS OF you, awarding the Plaintiff a first moving the purported claim of said #7993 Published in the Altus Times IN THE MATTER OF APPLICA- Odis Long, relating to contracts and TION OF the transaction of business. RETA GAYLE MITCHELL, De- mortgage lien upon the following Defendant as a cloud upon the on 9/12/17 & 9/19/17. ceased. described real estate situate in Plaintiffs' title, and quieting and Marek Neal Long, NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that this LEGAL NOTICE a minor, for the Rights of Majority. matter is set for hearing before this You are hereby notified that HOR- Jackson County, Oklahoma, to wit: confirming title and possession as ACE CLEVELAND MITCHELL, LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK FOUR- against said Defendant and forever Court on the 3rd day of October, IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR Case No. CV-17-03 2017, at 10:30 o'clock A.M., at the Plaintiff has filed in the District TEEN (14) OF FOX ADDITION TO barring and enjoining him from ever Court of Jackson County, Ok- THE CITY OF ALTUS, JACKSON asserting or claiming any right, title, JACKSON COUNTY Judge: Winford Mike Warren Harmon County Court House, Hol- STATE OF OKLAHOMA lis, Oklahoma. lahoma, his Petition against the COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ACCORD- lien, estate, encumbrance, claim, above-named Heirs, Executors, Ad- ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT assessment, or interest in said real NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION Dated this 14th day of September, IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- Notice is hereby given that Marek 2017. ministrators, Devisees, Trustees, THEREOF; property adverse to the title an pos- and Assigns of RETA GAYLE for the sum of $39,053.82, with in- session of Plaintiffs, and for their TATE OF Neal Long, Petitioner, a minor, and S/Winford Mike Warren JASON ANTHONY HANNERS, De- Shelby Neal Long, next friend, have Judge MITCHELL, deceased, alleging that terest, and the further sum of attorney fees and costs incurred there has been no decree of a $380.00, for abstracting expense, herein for prosecution of this case, ceased. petitioned this Court to confer rights S/Stacy Macias No. PB-2017-8 of majority upon Petitioner, Marek Court of competent jurisdiction with interest thereon until paid; ex- will be rendered accordingly. within the State of Oklahoma de- amination expenses of $300.00 (seal) Neal Long, relating to contracts and NOTICE OF HEARING FIRST AND the transaction of business. termining the fact of death of said with interest per annum thereon, RHONDA STEPANOVICH, Court Decedent, and further alleging that until paid; and the further sum of a Clerk FINAL ACCOUNT, NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that this AND DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION matter is set for hearing before this there has been no decree judicially reasonable amount, attorney's fee, S/Emilie Shaw determining of record the names and the costs of said suit and fore- Deputy OF ESTATE Court on the 3rd day of October, closing said mortgage lien and your Notice is hereby given that JANA 2017, at 10:30 o'clock A.M., at the TURNER, the duly appointed and Harmon County Court House, Hol- interest in the subject property and RAFE HALL, OBA #15677 Wanted ordering said property sold with or 115 N. Hudson qualified Personal Representative lis, Oklahoma. without appraisement as plaintiff Altus, Oklahoma 73521 of the Estate of JASON ANTHONY Dated this 14th day of September, shall elect at the time judgment is (580) 482-7811 HANNERS, Deceased, has filed 2017. rendered, all of which you will take Attorney for Plaintiff due notice. LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT WITNESS my hand and official seal #8002 Published in the Altus Times Real Estate Auction this 5 day of September, 2017. on 9/19/17, 9/26/17 & 10/3/17. FULL TIME 9-5 (seal) RHONDA STEPANOVICH, Court LEGAL NOTICE MONDAY - FRIDAY Clerk TAKING CONSIGNMENTS By S/Randall Sillman IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF FOR Bankruptcy and/or legal experience a plus. Deputy Court Clerk JACKSON COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Must be able to type, multi-task and deal well with GREG YOUNG #20899 ANNUAL FALL FARM & the public. LAMUN MOCK CUNNYNGHAM & In the Matter of the Joint Guardian- Computer skills necessary. DAVIS, P.C. ship of RANCH EQUIPMENT Attorneys for Plaintiff BARBARA E. DORTON, 5613 North Classen Boulevard an incapacitated adult Please email resume to: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118- and AUCTION 1295 PAUL D. DORTON, [email protected] (405) 840-5900 an incapacitated adult Case No. PG 2016-11 Brink Auction Services #7987 Published in the Altus Times on 9/12/17, 9/19/17 & 9/26/17. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL AND Frederick, OK 580-335-4126 PERSONAL PROPERTY AT Special Notices LPXLP PRIVATE SALE www.brinkauction.com Notice is hereby given that, in pur- suance of an order of the District Court of the County of Jackson, Apartments/Townhouses state of Oklahoma, made on the 5th day of September, 2017, in the matter of the joint estate of Bar- bara E. Dorton, an incapacitated person, and Paul D. Dorton, an in- capacitated person, the under- %ULDUZRRG$SDUWPHQWV signed as the Co-Guardian of the joint estate of said wards will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash, subject to confirmation of said District Court, on or after the 2 & 3 Bedrooms 29th day of September, 2017,.at Check out our the District Court in said county of Jackson, all the right, title, interest Available &ODVVLÀHGV and estate of the said, Barbara E. Dorton, and Paul D. Dorton, being 6RPDQ\EDUJDLQV incapacitated persons, and all right, title and interest that the said es- -Water Paid Wanted -Laundry Facility COLONIAL MANOR II -Maintenance Staff NOW HIRING! Full and Part time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions available &RPHE\DQGVHHRXU 11pm/7am shift For questions and/or more info DSDUWPHQWV please contact us at: (580) 688-9431 201 N. Veterans Dr. or simply Apply in person at: (580) 482-4555 120 W Versa St Hollis, Ok 73550 Altus Times CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9
LEGALS LEGALS Notices Electrical Special Notices and individual identity of the heirs 262.4 Acres in the West 1/2 of Sec- of RETA GAYLE MITCHELL, de- tion 10. ceased, and that said Plaintiff is ------Residential * Commercial now entitled to the judgment of said The total permit area, containing ********* House, car, or Court determining heirs of said De- 543 acres, is located in the 38%/,6+(5 6127,&( cedent and determining that he is Olustee, Ayers Island, Quanah NE, 7$7( personal item for sale? the owner of an undivided interest and Prairie Hill U.S.G.S. quad- in the following-described real prop- rangle maps. The permit site is loc- All real estate advertising in erty, to-wit: ated approximately 5 miles west this newspaper is subject to (/(&75,& Lots Three (3) and Four (4) and the and 4 miles south of the town of the Fair Housing Act which (580)351-8235 East Half (E/2) of the Southwest Olustee. makes it illegal to advertise Check out our Quarter (SW/4) and the North Half A copy of this complete permit ap- “any preference, limitation (N/2) of the Southeast Quarter plication is available for public in- or discrimination based on LIC # OK100492 (SE/4) of Section Seven (7), Town- spection and copying at the Jack- 24 Hr. Service new classified ship Eighteen (18) North, Range race, color, religion, sex, son County Courthouse in Altus, handicap, familial status or Twenty-five (25), Oklahoma. flat rates! W.l.M. Ellis County, Oklahma; Upon written request to the Ok- national origin, or an inten- Licensed, Bonded, Insured LESS AND EXCEPT all the oil, gas lahoma Department of Mines, in- tion to make any such pref- and other minerals; and RE- formation contained in the permit erence, limitation or discrim- [email protected] $19 - 1 week SERVING unto the Granter, Oren application may be inspected or ination.” Familial status in- M. Brown and Bonnie L. Brown, as copied at the Department of Mines. cludes children under the $29 - 2 weeks joint tenants and not as tenants in Any landowner or resident of any Help Wanted General common with the right of survivor- age of 18 living with par- occupied dwelling, any public en- ents or legal custodians, $49 - 4 weeks ship, the whole estate to vest in the tity or public agency, or any party Sears is looking for help, survivor in the event of the death of that may be adversely affected has pregnant women and people securing custody of must have valid drivers li- List anything you want up to 8 lines. either, all of the oil, gas and other the right to submit comments or ob- cense, pass background minerals lying in and under the ject to the issuance of the permit in children under 18. above described property; and The writing. An informal conference This newspaper will not check. In store and also deliv- (Excludes help wanted ads) grantors do hereby reserve during will be provided if specifically re- knowingly accept any ad- ery, sales experience a plus. the term of their joint and several quested in writing. Any written ob- vertising for real estate apply in person at 2720-A N. lives, the right to use, occupy, hold, jections or requests for an informal Main St. possess, and enjoy, severally and conference on this application must which is in violation of the jointly to themselves and to each of be received no later than fourteen law. Our readers are hereby For Sale By Owner them, the said premises and all the (14) days after final publication of informed that all dwellings Apartments/Townhouses rents, issues, and profits accruing this notice to the advertised in this newspa- For Sale 1997 doublewide out of the said premises herein OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF per are available on an mobile home on corner lot in above conveyed. MINES equal opportunity basis. To Tipton. Has detached double Notice is further given that the said 2915 N. Classen, Suite 213 complain of discrimination car garage and a storm cellar. Defendants, and each and all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106 3($575(( them, must answer the Petition of call HUD toll-free at 1-800- Needs some TLC. $9500. If in- said Plaintiff on or before the 23 #7970 Published in the Altus Times 669-9777. The toll-free tele- terested call (580)335-1533 day of Oct., 2017, or the allega- on 9/5/17, 9/12/17, 9/19/17 & phone number for the hear- $3$570(176 tions of said Petition will be taken 9/26/17. ing impaired is 1-800-927- Land (Acreage) as true, heirship of said Decedent 9275. determined, and judgment FARM FOR SALE: 507 acres, rendered for said Plaintiff decree- more or less, available in one )5((PRZLWKPROHDVH ing that she is an owner of the Dig tract, or three tracts. Located above-described real property. NW of Mangum. For more in- formation, or seriously inter- DATED this 7th day of Sept., 2017. Up (seal) ested, call Joe Gray 580-706- $//(;3(16(63$,' RHONDA STEPHANOVICH, 0739 or 580-706-9880 COURT CLERK Buried Farm & Stock Auction By: S/Tricia Duncan Want to Buy Deputy )5((/DXQGU\ Treasure 160 + or - acres in Cash for unwanted - )5((&OHDQLQJ RAFE HALL, OBA#11949 Tillman County Junk/wrecked vehicles. I pay 115 N. Hudson Auction Location: From the cash. Free removal & towing. 0,/,7$5<'LVFRXQW Altus, OK 73521 In No title ok. call 580-461-1186 (580)482-7811 4-way stop light in Tipton, Travel 3 1/4 miles west on #7990 Published in the Altus Times Classified Hwy 5, then 1 mile south on on 9/12/17, 9/19/17 & 9/26/17. CRNS 211 (watch for /LJKWLQJ 6XUYHLOODQFH signs). )XUQLVKHG 8QIXUQLVKHG LEGAL NOTICE Friday Sept. 22, 2017 at When it 10 am. 0DLQWHQDQFH &DUH)UHH/LYLQJ American Gypsum Company LLC, Visit brinkauction.com for Drawer "C", Duke, Oklahoma comes to 73532 has submitted a permit ap- pics and additional info or plication to the Oklahoma Depart- bargains, call Perry Wiggins at 580- &DOODQGFRPHVHHXVWRGD\ ment of Mines (ODM) to mine 233-3066 or Terry Brink at gypsum through the surface min- “C” marks 580-335-4126. Seller: Mrs. ing method on portions of the fol- the spot. Lila Johnston. lowing parcels of land: )DOFRQ5G$OWXV ------What will Portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, & 10 in you find Township 1 South, Range 22 West of the Indian Meridian in Jackson in the County, OK described as follows: classified? LEGALS 21.4 Acres in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3. Bicycle, 39.8 Acres in the Southeast 1/4 of dogs, coats, Section 4. 219.4 Acres in the East 1/2 of Sec- cars, etc. tion 9.
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For the junior high The Panthers did attempt “For sure,” Hill said. “Top. Beckner teams, the Dawgs fin- Oklahoma to bring pressure at times, but Top.” ished second in the Rudolph expertly extended From page 6 eight-team field behind From page 6 plays. He broke away from a More numbers Ahead of the Lady Bull- Comanche who won the potential sack in the first quarter The Cowboys have outscored dogs in Class 5A stand- meet with 30 points. with Oklahoma State up by 42. and heaved the ball downfield opponents 59-0 in the first quar- ings is Claremore, Bishop Kaysen Ybarra ran the He did throw his first intercep- to Ateman, who sidestepped a ter this season. Justin Phillips’ Kelly, Elgin, and Bishop 1600-meter course with tion of the season, ending a defender for a 69-yard touch- 10-yard interception return early McGuiness. The fifth- a time of 5:44 to finish streak of 216 passes without a down strike to put the Cowboys in the second half gave Oklahoma place Lady Bulldogs find seventh while Aiden Kille pick dating to November. He up three touchdowns before the State defensive scores in each of themselves sitting at their finished ninth, Daylen had 423 yards passing in the game was 12 minutes old. the first three games. highest ranking for quite McCaskill finished 10th, first half to break his own school It never got any better for Pitt. Oklahoma State’s 49 points in some time. Justin Ortiz finished record. “That’s about the worst day the first half were the most given While the Lady Bull- 13th, and Matt Furfey fin- “Mason is a workaholic,” Cow- you can have at the office,” Pan- up by Pitt since it allowed 52 in a dogs are enjoying a fifth- ished 19th to round out boys coach Mike Gundy said. thers coach Pat Narduzzi said. 72-0 loss to Ohio State in 1996. place ranking, Beckner the scorers for Altus. “He prides himself on being the has earned a high indi- Also competing for Peyton Manning, the Tom Brady QB quandry The takeaway vidual ranking herself the Dawgs was Ben Lifer of college football. He prides Narduzzi tried to avoid a Oklahoma State: The Cow- and finds herself ranked who finished 28th, Nick himself on it and he backs it up.” quarterback controversy after boys can take their hyper-tempo fourth in all of Class 5A Borghini who finished Rudolph lit up Pitt for 540 last week’s loss to Penn State by offense anywhere and oppo- cross country. 30th, Erick Kirby who yards passing in a tense 45-38 sticking with struggling gradu- nents have far more to fear than The Lady Bulldogs finished 59th, and Braden victory in Stillwater last Sep- ate transfer quarterback Max Mason-to-Washington. By the head into the toughest Gregg who finished 61st. tember. A year later, the Pan- Browne instead of sophomore time Washington caught his first part of their schedule The Lady Dawgs fin- thers were no better at keeping Ben DiNucci. pass, a seven-yard hookup mid- and the major concern is ished sixth in the nine- Rudolph in check. Narduzzi likely can’t avoid it way through the second quarter, keeping everyone healthy. team field with Nevah Jalen McCleskey caught seven any longer. Browne was pulled in Oklahoma State was already up Garrison has been limited Kidder leading the way passes for 162 yards and three the second quarter after complet- five touchdowns. in practice with a bad in 27th with a time of touchdowns. James Washing- ing 7 of 10 passes for 60 yards. Pitt: Any headway the defense ankle but is working to 7:10 on the 1600-meter ton added 124 yards receiving. DiNucci guided the Panthers made in a respectable perfor- ensure she is back at 100 course. Marcell Ateman (109) and Dil- to touchdowns on his first two mance a week ago against the percent. Alyssa Copper finished lon Stoner (100) also reached drives but fizzled in the second Nittany Lions vanished in the For the Bulldogs, Ryan 30th, Lexie Scott finished the 100-yard receiving mark, half, completing 13 of 25 passes span of a quarter. The Panthers Oden ran his way to a 33rd, Aphril Palestino the first time in 12 years a team for 228 yards with a touchdown played man coverage on the third-place overall fin- finished 47th, and Mariah has had four 100-yard receivers and two picks. outside in hopes of bringing ish with a time of 17:01 Maldonado finished 54th in a game. The Cowboys did it “We have a decision to make,” pressure on Rudolph, a plan that while Calvin Wagoner to round out the scorers despite missing LSU transfer Narduzzi said. misfired badly a year ago and finished ninth with a time for the Lady Dawgs. Tyron Johnson, suspended for was no better at home. Pitt will of 17:45, Jesse Benitez Chasity McNeil fin- the game for a violation of team Heisman hype get suspended safety Jordan finished in 23rd with ished 63rd, Taylor John- rules. While allowing there are great Whitehead back next week. a time of 18:25, Macel son finished 66th, Laura As they did last season, Pitt players all over the country, Canterbury finished 27th Pense finished 70th, played a significant amount of including Louisville’s Lamar Up next with a time of 18:45, and Kolby Rivas finished 71st, man coverage, though they did Jackson and Southern California’s Oklahoma State: Welcomes Michael James finished Daisey Becerra finished occasionally bring another body Sam Darnold, Gundy is OK with No. 20 TCU to Boone Pickens 29th with a time of 18:57 72nd, Alexa Mendoza fin- to keep tabs on Washington, throwing his quarterback into the Stadium in Big 12 opener on Sat- to help the Bulldogs to a ished 75th, and Mickala who had 296 yards receiving Heisman conversation. urday. Cowboys have won two third-place overall finish. Valladarez finished 89th. last season. All it did was create “I like our guy,” Gundy said. straight over the Horned Frogs. Jonathan Wathen fin- The next action for matchup issues in other places. “I like where he’s at. I like what Pitt: Begins Atlantic Coast ished 67th, Josh Baker each Altus team is at “Pretty much everything we he does for Oklahoma State foot- Conference play at Georgia finished 68th, Alan Pal- Cache on Saturday. wanted was open … especially ball.” Tech next Saturday. The teams estino finished 72nd, and Jalen,” Rudolph said. “He just Asked if he considers Rudolph a have split four meetings since Moses McCaskill finished Reach Ryan Lewis at 580-482-1221, had the middle of the field on Heisman candidate, running back the Panthers joined the ACC in 80th. ext. 2076. lock down.” Justice Hill just nodded. 2012.
yards for the Green Wave. were down 28-14 at half ranted. “Can’t really comment Norman. The 6-foot, 205- Mayfield “We just came out and and got the ball the first The flag was thrown on that one,” Lamb said. pound senior scored on a did what we needed to series (of the second half) while Lamb was blocking 2-yard run with 9:30 left From page 6 do — paid attention to and just never could get on a reverse to Jeff Badet Breakout game in the first quarter to land and 155 yards, including our true game and kept in step offensively again that would have been a Lamb’s 82-yard touch- on exactly 2,000 yards. an 87-yard touchdown going,” Hilliard said of the rest of the half.” 44-yard touchdown run. down reception in the He entered the game with grab in the fourth quarter the early success. “If we OKLAHOMA: Okla- The second-ranked Soon- first quarter was the lon- 1,961 yards. for the Sooners (3-0). would’ve just stuck it homa’s defense locked ers led 21-14 when the gest catch by a freshman “I’m happy for it, but at Oklahoma finished with out a little bit more, we in after the first quarter. penalty was called with in school history, and he the same time, you have 631 yards, including 434 would’ve been fine.” Tulane gained 157 yards just under four minutes was well within reach to win games,” Hilliard passing. in the first quarter and left in the second quarter. of the school’s freshman said. The Sooners and Green Takeaways 134 the rest of the game. “We expected it was record for receiving yards Wave were tied at 14 TULANE: The Green “The option attack is so going to be overturned,” before he was ejected. Up next in the second quarter Wave were solid in a tough,” Riley said. “They Riley said. “I will keep “I feel like I was doing TULANE: The Green before Oklahoma’s Par- 23-21 loss to Navy last do it 365 days a year. what they said between good,” he said. “I was Wave host Army on Sat- nell Motley returned an Saturday, and were good Once we got that inter- me and them. Based on contributing to the team urday. The Black Knights interception 77 yards again for much of the first ception return, we felt what I know, it shouldn’t and helping it come out lost to Ohio State 38-7 on for a touchdown to turn half against Oklahoma. that got our confidence have been called. We will victorious. Really, it was Saturday following wins the momentum for good. Tulane controlled the back.” get the interpretation just a connection with over Fordham and Buf- Oklahoma extended its clock before the break, POLL IMPLICA- from the conference.” Baker and the play call- falo. nation-leading win streak holding the ball for more TIONS: Oklahoma Referee Dan Romeo ing of Riley. And I just OKLAHOMA: The to 13 games. than 20 minutes and should remain solid at said after the game that it executed the plays. I did Sooners open confer- “Very excited about keeping Mayfield on the No. 2 with this convinc- was upheld upon review what I had to do.” ence play at Baylor on the poise our guys kept,” sideline. Quarterback ing win. Top-ranked because it was “forcible The Sooners outscored Saturday. Baylor fell to Oklahoma coach Lincoln Johnathan Brantley had Alabama dominated Colo- contact to the head and the Green Wave 35-0 after 0-3 after a 34-20 loss to Riley said. “We know we his moments, but the rado State and did noth- neck area of a defenseless the targeting call. Duke on Saturday. Baylor have to play better early.” interception changed the ing to lose ground. player with the helmet, defeated Oklahoma in Tulane (1-2) scored on game. forearm, hand, fist or Hilliard’s milestone 2011, 2013 and 2014, so its first two drives and “We didn’t respond Unfair target? shoulder.” He said the Hilliard reached 2,000 the Bears should have never scored again. Don- very well,” Tulane coach Riley felt Lamb’s target- play went beyond making career yards in style — the Sooners’ attention, trell Hilliard ran for 104 Willie Fritz said. “We ing ejection was unwar- a legal block. on a touchdown run in regardless of record.
are just getting started.” the team who endured the said. “Obviously, he was really two-run homer. Houston has reached the really lean years, winning the good again today.” Astros postseason three times as first division title in 16 years Houston had trouble string- Trainer’s room ing hits together until the From page 6 a wild-card team since win- was even more special. Astros: RHP Lance McCull- ning last winning its division “It means a lot because I was fifth inning, when Yuli Gurriel ers will not return to the become the first team in major in 2001 — with a team that here when we lost 100 games singled and Fisher homered rotation on Tuesday and will league history to win titles in included Seattle manager three years in a row,” Jose to straightaway center off instead throw another bull- three divisions after previously Scott Servais. The Astros will Altuve said. “Now I’m part of Andrew Moore (1-4) for a 2-1 pen in a couple of days before winning the NL West and NL return to the playoffs for the some winning teams and that lead. the team decides when he Central. second time in three seasons means a lot to me.” Springer singled and Moore will pitch again. … INF Colin As the Astros celebrated after ending a 10-year postsea- Verlander (13-8) retired his got two outs before being Moran was activated from the Sunday’s accomplishment, son drought in 2015. first seven batters before Ben replaced by James Pazos. disabled list on Sunday. He’s they were quick to point out Owner Jim Crane, who Gamel homered into the right- Gonzalez sent his fourth pitch been out since July 23 after suf- that they want to finish the bought the team in 2011 and center bullpen in the third. He off the wall in left field for his fering facial fractures when he regular season strong to try oversaw rebuilding, reveled in allowed just two singles after 22nd home run to make it 4-1. fouled a ball off his face. and gain home-field advantage the celebration. that to improve to 3-0 with a Moore allowed three in the postseason b’y finishing “I had a little tear in my 0.86 ERA since the trade. Ver- runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 They said it with the best record in the AL. eye,” he said. “This has been a lander walked one and raised innings. He is 0-4 in seven Hinch on his message to the Houston led the AL for most long time coming. It was our his strikeout total with Hous- starts and two relief appear- team after the game: “I just of the season, but Cleveland goal from the get-go to work ton to 26 in three games. ances since June 22. said thank you for everything moved ahead with its recent hard at it, build the team and “We knew we were going to Springer hit his 32nd homer, that this season is about and 22-game winning streak. we have a really good ball have to keep it close because a solo shot in the seventh off also to stay focused for what’s “For us, this is just the club.” we probably weren’t going to Emilio Pagan. Correa made it ahead. We have a chance to beginning,” Correa said. “We For the few players still on get a lot off Verlander,” Servais 7-1 later in the inning with a have a really special run here.”
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