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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Vol. 110, No. 188 Inside Sports: Southeastern faces Incarnate Word Entire contents copyrighted 2011 www.durantdemocrat.com SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 See Sports, page 1C Durant Daily Democrat$1.00 Inside Lifestyles Donald W. Reynolds Bryan County not Library stressing over bad economy BY MATT SWEARENGIN nation’s economic stress to Index. and the number of foreclo- Two other counties in MANAGING EDITOR its lowest point this year, Last year, Bryan County sures. Oklahoma made this list, according to the AP’s came in at No. 20 on this According to Kramer, Custer County came in at Bryan County ranks No. monthly analysis of condi- list. the number of unemployed No. 8 and Pontotoc County 10 in the nation for least tions around the country. Tommy Kramer, execu- in Bryan County in March was listed at No. 14. economically stressed More than 85 percent of tive director of the Durant was 4.2 percent. According to Kramer, counties with a population the nation’s 3,141 counties Industrial Authority, said “About three percent of the study shows that Bryan of at least 25,000, accord- and every state but two — this is a study the AP puts the U.S. population cannot County has improved since ing to the Associated Press Louisiana and South out each year and that they work for some reason or March 2010 when Bryan Economic Stress Index. Dakota — enjoyed better look at three factors for the another, so in reality ... we County was ranked No. 20. See page 1B Lower unemployment, conditions in March than in month of March: have about 1.2 percent of “We are extremely bankruptcies and foreclo- February, according to the Unemployment numbers, our people looking for Inside News sures in March reduced the AP Economic Stress number of bankruptcies work,” Kramer said. See STRESS, page 2A SE True Blue Oklahoma Ambassadors troops The Southeastern CClliicckk iitt oorr TTiicckkeett iitt Oklahoma State notified of University True Blue Ambassador pro- possible gram added 12 new members this spring. See page 7A deployment OKLAHOMA CITY LOOKING AHEAD (AP) — The Oklahoma Army National Guard says five units Calera Early Childhood & have been told to begin prepar- Headstart Pre-enrollment ing for deployment to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Calera Early Childhood & Horn of Africa. Headstart Pre-enrollment will Officials said Friday the be from 9 a.m. until noon Oklahoma National Guard Monday, May 23 at the Early received a notification of Childhood Building, 112 N. sourcing, which will affect 448 Fourth.You must have current Oklahoma soldiers. immunization record, proof of Lt. Col. Max Moss says the residence (water bill etc.), birth notification serves as an certificate (child must be 4 by authorization to begin training Sept. 1), Social Security Card in preparation for possible and proof of income. mobilization and deployment DAILY BIBLE VERSE of a unit but doesn’t constitute an official alert or mobiliza- “[A Church Divided Over Leaders] I tion. appeal to you, brothers and sisters, Officials say most of the in the name of our Lord Jesus troops are slated to deploy to Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that Afghanistan. there be no divisions among you, Among those receiving but that you be perfectly united in notice are the Okmulgee- mind and thought.” DURANT DEMOCRAT: LESLIE BOYD based 120th Engineer Battalion’s Headquarters - 1 Corinthians 1:10 THE MORNING AFTER HONORING fallen officers, area law enforcement cracked down on seat belt Company and Company A laws. Durant Police along with Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Tribal Police, Colbert Police, Madill, and Fire based in Okemah. Officials Thought For Today Marshal Lisa Jackson set up Friday on Main Street to check seat belts and car seats. For those few who were say they may mobilize in not wearing seat belts, tickets were issued as part of the campaign. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Scott 2012. “Originality does not Hampton, said the campaign is important because without proper restraints, more lives are lost. And members of the consist in saying what 1220th Engineer Company no one has ever said “Just this (Friday) morning we had two accidents where people were taken to hospitals. I truly believe had they been wearing seat belts, they would have walked away,” said Hampton. based in Muskogee may before, but in saying deploy to Afghanistan in 2013. exactly what you think yourself.” — James Stephens, Irish poet and novelist Mrs. Oklahoma believes in modesty, morality and young women of today (1882-1950). BY SKILER SCHMITZ ing stories about my father artists might gear young 3-Day Forecast STAFF WRITER because I actually never ladies into thinking that got to meet him. I can some of their morals and Monday Local Durant native always remember Mrs. standards are true. Mason Carissa Mason was chosen Worden telling me stories said she wants use this plat- A 20 percent chance in December 2010 as the of showers and thun- about him. I really enjoyed form to help the young 2011 Mrs. Oklahoma them because he lived on girls of today reach their derstorms. Mostly United States . A mother of cloudy, with a high near 85. in those stories,” said goals in a positive and four, Mason said she feels Mason. inspiring level. like her platform of After high school, Mason will soon be jet- Tuesday “Modesty, Morality and Mason went on to become ting off for Las Vegas to A 30 percent Young Women” still plays a forensic document exam- compete in the National chance of showers a key role in today’s socie- iner and graphologist. She Mrs. United States pageant and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, ty. is also known for her work which is also celebrating with a high near 88. Growing up in Durant, with the local EMT serv- its 25 year. She said she is Mason said she had always ice, event/wedding planner ready to meet up with her Wednesday competed in local pageants and the Civil Air Patrol that fellow title holders and DURANT DEMOCRAT: SKILER SCHMITZ when she was a child. The finished one of its big field compete in one of the A 20 percent winner of the 1985 “Girl of days recently. biggest pageants in years. ABOVE: Mrs. Oklahoma United States Carissa chance of showers the Year” and “Miss “In high school I really She said she would like to Mason is pictured with her family Daphne, Abigail, and thunderstorms. Talented” in the Fairest of enjoyed acting and after, I thank, Dr. Jamie Atkin, Julia, Garret and husband Jonathan Mason outside of Partly sunny, with a high near 83. the Fair pageant, Mason found myself involved Albrecht Ranch Angus, their home. Mason is currently remodeling the old said as she looks back now, with so many different American Dream Realty, American Express Bank building located on Durant she is very thankful that her groups, organizations and Cool Rayz Tanning Salon, Main Street. mother never really pushed hobbies,” said Mason. Nautilus of Durant, Roma, BELOW: Local Durant native Carissa Mason is the her to compete. Now a mother of four, Steve Reeves, Studio One 2011 Mrs. Oklahoma United States winner. She will “My mother never Carissa and her husband Photography and be competing soon in Las Vegas for the Mrs. United pushed me to compete in Jonathan say they plan to Technology Plus for their States title. INSIDE TODAY’S DURANT the pageants as a child. She adopt their fifth child with- support along the way. DAILY DEMOCRAT let me make my own deci- in the next year. Since win- “I would not be where I sions on whether or not I OBITUARIES...................................... 2A ing her new title, she also am today with out my fam- wanted to compete,” said has big plans to spread her ily, husband and children,” BUSINESS......................................... 3A Mason. platform, “Modesty, said Mason. In high school, Mason Morality and young If you would like to help OPINION........................................... 4A said she found herself women,” to today’s youth. sponsor Mrs. Oklahoma ANNIE’S MAILBOX............................5A doing less pageants and When asked about her plat- United States, please visit turning to the world of the- form, Mason said she real- Mason’s Mrs. Oklahoma LIFESTYLES............................... 1-2, 4B atre with longtime DHS ly wanted to show today’s United States Facebook debate coach and theatre COMICS........................................... young women the impor- where she is keeping 3B teacher Mrs. Peggy tance of just being them- friends, family and fans SPORTS.................................. 1-2, 7-8C Worden. She said many selves. updated on the latest news people may not know this, “I not only think it’s about the pageant and her CLASSIFIED. ..................................3-6C but before she was ever important for women to efforts with her platform. born, she lost her father the respect themselves but for She also said that any late Charles Lee Warthan others to respect them- funds left over from the who also played a huge selves too,” said Mason. event will be put right back role in building up the In today’s society, she into the Durant community SOSU Theatre Department said she feels like some tel- with the local Boys and foundation. evision shows and music Girls Club of Durant. “I always enjoyed hear- 2 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Obituaries SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2011 State legislators end session early, could return Wanda Lee “Cherri” Loper Dohlen BY SEAN MURPHY Fallin does not apply to reform. When is the last Legislature came at the Wanda Lee “Cherri” Loper Dohlen passed away ASSOCIATED PRESS teachers or police and fire- time the Legislature saved expense of working- and May 5, 2011.

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