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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2009 Durant Daily Democrat Vol. 108, No. 273 Entire contents copyrighted  2009 www.durantdemocrat.com 50 cents Oklahomans air views on health care reform End-of-life issues, abortion among concerns OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At Cameron those in need ever use my tax dollars that I work are ill. Members of Oklahoma’s congres- University in “We’re gonna kill of health for — my tax dollars — to go for an “We’re gonna kill Grandma when sional delegation heard constituents’ Lawton, where Grandma when she gets a care who abortion,” she said. she gets a certain age,” Peters said. views on a proposal to reform the Cole was on hand, certain age. Well, then aren’t able to A compromise approved by a “Well, then that means me. I’m nation’s health care system in lively an exchange get it. House committee would allow the probably a goner if that’s a fact.” but otherwise orderly meetings. between two that means me.I’m proba- Malcom proposed public plan to cover abor- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Hundreds of people gathered women grew con- bly a goner if that’s a fact.” went on tion using only dollars from benefi- has argued that the measure would Thursday at events in Lawton, tentious at times. — RUBIE PETERS,TEACHER IN about her ciary premiums rather than federal create “death panels” that would Muskogee and Oklahoma City that Retired teacher OPPOSITION OF PROVISION IN opposition to funds. Private plans also could opt to force people into accepting minimal were hosted by Reps. Tom Cole and Kathy Malcom BILL THAT WOULD ‘PULL THE a provision cover the procedures but no federal end-of-life care to reduce health care Mary Fallin and Sen. Tom Coburn, argued that the PLUG ON THE ELDERLY AND ILL’ that would subsidies would be used. costs. The bill would allow all Republicans. Attendees were current system allow gov- But even Peters voiced misgiv- Medicare to pay doctors for volun- opinionated but not angry and con- works, pointing to ernment- ings about some elements of the pro- tary counseling that addresses end- frontational like those attending the care her mother received before sponsored health insurance to cover posed reforms. She spoke of a provi- of-life issues, but no one would be forums in other parts of the country she died. Rubie Peters, who still abortion. “I don’t believe I could sion in the bill that would “pull the have been. teaches, disagreed, saying she’s seen ever pay for an abortion; that I could plug” on the elderly and those who See HEALTH, page 2 Rep. Boren announces Navy WAVES vet holds history August town BY MATT SWEARENGIN hall meetings MANAGING EDITOR Sixty-four years ago today, the WASHINGTON D.C. — world celebrated peace with the U.S. Congressman Dan announcement that Japan was sur- Boren announced the addi- rendering, and a local woman who tion of three public town served in the U.S. Navy WAVES halls to an already busy dis- has a newspaper she bought that trict work period schedule, day. which also includes meet- The Second World War was ings with civic clubs, an eco- finally ending, a war that began nomic development forum, a almost six years earlier when the panel on Oklahoma’s trans- German Wehrmacht smashed into portation infrastructure Poland on Sept. 1, 1939. On Dec. 7, needs and multiple con- 1941, the United States was stituent office appointments, plunged into the war when the as well as a previously Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. announced telephone town Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in hall series. Hawaii. No meetings, however, are Germany laid down its arms on currently planned in Durant. May 7, 1945, but Japan continued In order to broaden the to fight and an Allied invasion discussion on health care seemed certain. That all changed in reform and to gather input August 1945 when atomic bombs from constituents across the were unleashed on Hiroshima and Second District, Boren will Nagasaki. be hosting these town halls On Aug. 14, (Aug. 15 Japanese in three separate regions of time) Emperor Hirohito announced eastern Oklahoma on to the Japanese people that the Tuesday, Aug. 18. country was accepting the Allied The meetings will be held surrender terms. in McAlester, Muskogee and Although sporadic fighting con- Pryor. tinued, a conflict that left as many “Town hall meetings are as 60 million dead was coming to great opportunities for con- an end. See BOREN, page 2 Carol Virginia (Martin) Weaver, a resident of Sterling House in Durant, served as a telegrapher in Economists fear the U.S. Navy as part of the U.S. is heading “Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service” (WAVES). toward peroid She was stationed in New Orleans, La., when Japan surrendered. of falling prices A 1941 graduate of Drumright BY MARTIN CRUTSINGER High School, she joined the navy AP ECONOMICS WRITER on Nov. 14, 1944, and was sent to the U.S. Naval Training School in WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bronx, N.Y. Consumer prices were flat in Six days after her enlistment, she July as energy costs retreated sent a post card home to her moth- following a big surge in June. er in Drumright. Over the past 12 months, “Hup! 2-3-4 — Hup 2-Hup 4,” prices dropped the most in she wrote. “That’s what I hear all nearly six decades as the day, but it’s not bad. We’ve had recession and lower energy tests and lectures today.” costs kept a lid on inflation. Weaver does not talk much about The Labor Department said her experiences today, saying it was Thursday that consumer a long time ago. However, one of prices showed no changed in her children, Donna Hair, has typed July, in line with analysts’ out things she has said before. expectations and far below the Weaver joined the navy because 0.7 percent jump in June. she wanted something more inter- Prices fell 2.1 percent over esting. the past 12 months, the “I was 19 when I joined the biggest annual decline since a navy,” she said. “You were sup- similar drop in the period end- posed to be 20 to get in, but if your DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: MATT SWEARENGIN ing in January 1950. Most of parents gave their permission, you CAROL WEAVER is shown with the newspaper she bought 64 years ago today, announcing that Japan sur- the past year’s decline reflects could go in a little bit earlier than rendered. Weaver, a resident of Sterling House in Durant, served in the U.S. Navy WAVES and was stationed energy prices falling 28.1 per- See VET, page 2 in New Orleans, La., at the time of the surrender. Shown on the wall is a photo of her in uniform. See PRICES, page 2

VERSE INSIDE TODAY’S DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT “To the angel of the church in OBITUARIES ...... 2 Laodicea write: These are the RELIGION...... 3 Lady Lions win season SPORTS...... 4-5 words of the Amen, the faithful CLASSIFIED...... 7-8 and true witness, the ruler of COMICS ...... 9 God’s creation. Here I am! I stand COURT RECORDS ...... 11 at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the opener door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” —Sports, page 4 - Revelation 3:14,20

2 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Obituaries FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2009

gain economists expected. of gasoline and other energy sures disappeared because of Eunice (Lawson) Whitmire PRICES Production of motor vehicles products. heavy job layoffs. Companies Continued from Page 1 and parts rose 20.1 percent, Gas prices, on a seasonally have been unable to boost Eunice Bessie (Lawson) Whitmire went to be with her after falling for three straight adjusted basis, fell 0.8 percent prices because of weak Lord and Savior on Aug. 12, 2009, cent since peaking in July months. in July. The average price at demand. after a long illness. She was born 2008. The Fed wrapped up a two- the pump is $2.65 per gallon, While the Fed and private Jan. 26, 1911, to Rev. L.L. and Some economists have day policy meeting on up from $2.50 a month ago economists believe the over- Catherine Elmira Lawson in expressed concerns that the Wednesday with a pledge to but well below the record high all environment for inflation Clay County, Texas. She was economy could be headed continue keeping interest of $4.11 hit a year ago. is benign, there have been the last of her immediate toward a dangerous period of rates low for an extended peri- Food costs dropped 0.3 examples of scattered price Lawson family. He hobbies falling prices, something the od. Most analysts don’t percent in July reflecting increases. were crocheting, gardening, U.S. has not experienced expect the first Fed rate declines in a number of cate- Railroad operator CSX canning, quilting, sewing, pro- since the Great Depression of increases until next year after gories led by a 0.6 percent fall Corp. says it expects to raise viding her homemade pies for the 1930s. the unemployment rate peaks. in the cost of dairy products. prices this year, partly church functions, but most of all However, most analysts Core inflation, which Wal-Mart Stores Inc. because shippers don’t have she loved going to church and feel- believe the Federal Reserve excludes energy and food, Thursday reported its first- any alternatives. And some ing the presence of the Lord. She was has responded aggressively showed a small 0.1 percent ever drop in same-store sales food companies, including kind, gentle, soft-spoken and lived most diligently for the enough to battle the current rise in July, matching econo- for its overall U.S. business Kellogg Corp. and Kraft Lord since she was 17 years old. Her faith and trust in downturn and prevent outright mists’ forecasts and down for the quarter. The world’s Foods Inc., have raised prices God were evident by the way she taught her children to deflation. from a 0.2 percent rise in largest retailer said a big fac- to keep up with cost increases trust the Lord in all things. She attended the First The Fed today said that June. Over the past 12 tor was price deflation, pri- in ingredients. But to keep Assembly of God Church, Durant. production from the nation’s months, core inflation is up marily in grocery products cost-conscious customers She was married to William Ernest Whitmire on Dec. factories, mines and utilities 1.5 percent, right in the Fed’s like dairy. from straying, they are offer- 25, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, rose in July for the first time comfort zone for price Airline fares rose 2.1 per- ing more promotions like Ernest in 1983; three children; one son in-law; one in nine months, driven by increases. cent in July, while clothing buy-one-get-one-free. daughter-in-law; two grandchildren; her parents; two sis- increased output from auto In July, energy costs fell 0.4 costs jumped 0.6 percent. ——— ters; and one brother. companies. Industrial produc- percent after having surged The longest recession AP Business Writer Anne She is survived by her children, R.L. Whitmire and tion rose 0.5 percent in July, 7.4 percent in June, which since World War II has kept D’Innocenzio in New York wife Arleeta of Coleman, Mary Simpson of Oklahoma better than the 0.3 percent reflected a big rise in the cost prices in check as wage pres- contributed to this report. City, James Whitmire of Crowley, Texas, Bobbie Phelps and husband Bill of Silo, Lois Finn and husband Jerry of Denton, Texas, Doyle Whitmire and wife Grace of Electric guitar inventor newspaper has yellowed and Durant, and LaVerne Barnes and husband Lindsey of VET the pages are brittle after 64 Bristow, Oklahoma; 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grand- Continued from Page 1 years, but it has been lami- children; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and many rela- Les Paul dead at 94 nated to preserve it. tives and a host of wonderful friends. BY NEKESA MUMBI MOODY later put the wooden wings that, so that’s what hap- She was honorably dis- Our family would like to extend a special thank you AP MUSIC WRITER onto the body to give it a tra- pened. Daddy did give per- charged on July 16, 1946. In and appreciation to the area church pastors, church fami- ditional guitar shape. mission.” the summer of 1947, she lies, loving neighbors, the Hospice personnel and Dr. NEW YORK (AP) — The use of electric guitar She was trained as a teleg- married James Marshall Vivek Khetphal for the help, love, prayers and excellent Musicians worldwide are gained popularity in the mid- rapher, first class. According Weaver and the couple medical care provided to our Mother. paying tribute to Les Paul, the to-late 1940s. to a navy pamphlet issued to moved to Durant. Mr. Funeral services will be under the direction of Brown’s music icon whose solid-body Leo Fender’s Broadcaster her, a telegrapher is a petty Weaver, also a World War II Funeral Service, Durant, at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at electric guitar paved the way was the first mass-produced officer who either operates veteran, died in 1991. the First Assembly of God Church, 303 North 49th Street for rock ‘n’ roll. He died this solid body electric on the land-line teletypewriter or She has been a resident of in Durant, which is located next to Brown’s Funeral week at age 94. market in the late 1940s. telegraph equipment at naval the Sterling House in Durant Service. Rev. Herbert Davis, Rev. Michael Bradley and Paul, a guitar virtuoso, per- Gibson solicited Paul to shore communications since December 2002. A Rev. Randy Tadlock will be officiating. Interment will be formed with some of early create a prototype for a guitar offices. photo of her in uniform in Center Hill Cemetery. pop’s biggest names and pro- and began making the Les “I did teletype, Weaver hangs in the hallway of an The family will be welcoming friends and relatives on duced a slew of hits, many Paul guitar in 1952. The said. “That was a thing I area designated for veterans Sunday from 2-4 p.m. with wife Mary Ford. But it Who’s Townshend, Steve could remember. It was a who are residents of Sterling Condolences may be sent to the family at was his inventive streak that Howe of Yes, jazz great Al real good job. I really House. www.brownsfuneralservice.com. made him universally revered DiMeola and Led Zeppelin’s enjoyed it. That would be Today, Weaver is 85 years Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant, is handling the by guitar gods as their original Page all made the Gibson Les obsolete now because radio old. She sits quietly in her arrangements. ancestor and earned his induc- Paul their trademark six- has taken over, but back wheelchair and like many tion into the Rock and Roll string. then, they didn’t have radio from the World War II gener- Hall of Fame as one of the Born Lester William like they do now.” ation, she is not interested in most important forces in pop- Polfuss on June 9, 1915, he During her service, she making a big deal out of her ular music. began his career as a musi- was sent to New Orleans, service to her country. “He actually taught himself cian, billing himself as Red where she bought the “extra” “Well, that was a long to play guitar in order to Hot Red or Rhubarb Red. He edition of the New Orleans time ago,” she said. demonstrate his electronic toured with the popular States on Aug. 14, 1945, that “Everybody was joining theories,” said Rolling Stones Chicago band Rube Tronson announced “peace.” The something back then.” guitarist Keith Richards. “All and His Texas Cowboys and Melvin Ray Hamblin, 79 of us owe an unimaginable led the house band on WJJD debt to his work and his tal- radio in Chicago. HEALTH held when about 1,300 people Melvin Ray Hamblin, 79, of Durant passed away on ent.” In the mid-1930s he joined showed up at Francis Tuttle Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in Paul, who died Thursday in Fred Waring’s Continued from Page 1 Technology Center to hear Denison, Texas. A private family White Plains, N.Y., of compli- Pennsylvanians and soon Fallin. service will be held on Sunday cations from pneumonia, was moved to New York to form required to use it. The first crowd booed in Perry, Okla. a tireless tinkerer, whose the Les Paul Trio, with Jim Cole told the audience that when the Democratic-backed Melvin was born June 6, quest for a particular sound Atkins and bassist Ernie he prefers tort reform to health care plan or any pro- 1930, in Perry, Okla., to led him to create the first Newton. lessen malpractice lawsuits posals by President Barack Harry Bernard and Ica Dora solid-body electric guitar. His His first records were and a national market for Obama were mentioned. (Parker) Hamblin. He attend- invention became the stan- released in 1944 on Decca health insurance. During the second session, ed school in Perry and later dard instrument for legends Records. Later, with Ford, his In Muskogee, Coburn Fallin spoke at length about worked as a shipping clerk for like Pete Townshend and wife from 1949 to 1962, he called the proposed reforms what she called the federal Honeywell Manufacturing. He Jimmy Page. earned 36 gold records for ineffective and too expensive. government’s increasing role married Nellie Rose Curran on “The name Les Paul is hits including “Vaya Con “The reason the cost is ris- in Americans’ lives and its March 18, 1950, in Perry. They moved iconic and is known by aspir- Dios” and “How High the ing is because government is bailout of the automobile to Bryan County in 1996 from Payson, Ariz., and he ing and virtuoso guitar play- Moon,” which both hit No. 1. in it in the first place,” he said. industry. enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his guitar. Melvin ers worldwide,” said Kiss He had met Ford, then “If you want to limit costs, the “Socialism is not the will be greatly missed by all who knew and dearly loved front man Paul Stanley. “That known as Colleen Summers, best thing to do is leave gov- change we need,” she said. him. guitar is the cornerstone of a in the 1940s while working as ernment out.” “Just wait until the federal Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; three lot of great music that has a studio musician in Los In northwest Oklahoma government gets its hands on sisters; and two brothers. been made in the last 50 Angeles. For seven years in City, another session had to be your health care.” Those left behind to cherish his memory are his lov- years.” the 1950s, Paul and Ford Paul also developed tech- ing and devoted wife, Rose Hamblin of the home; chil- broadcast a TV show from me.” dren, Tommy Ray Hamblin and wife Trudy of Phoenix, nology that would become their home in Mahwah, N.J. BOREN hallmarks of rock and pop Ariz., Connie Kay Smith and husband David of (Ford died in 1977, 15 years Continued from Page 1 Tuesday,Aug. 18, 2008 Bokchito, Okla., Cheryl Ann Kottmer and husband recordings, from multitrack after they divorced). 8-10 a.m. — McAlester Jerry, Gayla Sue Melton and husband Troy of recording that allowed for Paul had made his first stituents in the Second S. Arch Thompson Hennessey, Okla., Debra Lea Shroyer and husband multiple layers of “overdubs” attempt at audio amplification District to come together as a Auditorium — 221 E. Adams Brad, Gerald Allen Hamblin and wife Kelly of Austin, to guitar reverb and other at age 13. Unhappy with the community and share their Ave. Texas, and Vickie Rose Clem and husband Bob of sound effects. amount of volume produced thoughts and concerns,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Durant, Okla.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchil- “He was a futurist, and by his acoustic guitar, he tried Boren said in a news release. Muskogee dren; and other relatives and a host of dear and loved unlike some futurists who placing a telephone receiver “I hope this event is well Muskogee Civic Center — friends. write about it and predict under the strings. Although attended, as communication 425 Boston St. Condolences may be sent to the family at things, he was a guy who this worked to some extent, is a key part of representing 3-5 p.m. — Pryor www.brownsfuneralservice.com. actually did things,” said only two strings were ampli- eastern Oklahoma. The dia- Pryor MidAmerica Expo Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant, is handling the Henry Juskiewicz, chairman fied and the volume level was logue expressed during town Center — US-69 South and arrangements. and CEO of Gibson Guitar, still too low. hall meetings greatly assists Airport Rd. which mass produced Paul’s By placing a phonograph original invention. needle in the guitar, all six Private services are being strings were amplified, which planned for New York and proved to be much louder. Waukesha, Wis., Paul’s home Paul was playing a working Need a sports photo? town, according to an obitu- prototype of the electric guitar ary posted by the Iridium Jazz in 1929. Get photo Vivian Halbrooks, 86 Club in New York City, where His work on recording until recently Paul had played techniques began in the years reprints on line. Services are pending with Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home every week. Public memorial after World War II, when Bing for Vivian Halbrooks, 86, of Durant, who died Friday, Aug. 14, tributes also are being Crosby gave him a tape Go to 2009, at Oak Ridge Manor in Durant. planned. recorder. Drawing on his ear- www.durantdemocrat.com A musician since child- lier experimentation with his hood, Paul experimented with homemade recording Alana Lee ‘Cricket’ Englutt, 61 guitar amplification for years machine, Paul added an addi- before coming up in 1941 tional playback head to the Services are pending with Cunningham Funeral Home in with what he called “The recorder. The result was a Colbert for Alana Lee “Cricket” Englutt, 61, of Colbert, who Log,” a 4-by-4 piece of wood delayed effect that became passed away Friday morning, Aug. 14, 2009, at her residence. strung with steel strings. He known as tape echo.

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Durant Daily Democrat RELIGION FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2009 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 3 Make church attendance a priority BY REV. JACK BALL could be free, the church is a place our friends or family and quit look- that has been set aside down through understand what the Word is saying. PASTOR, FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH where we learn about Jesus and how ing at the clock and wondering when time to go to church and worship the The Bible is the only book that is He gave His life for us and gave us the pastor will let us go so we can Lord. alive. It has been the living words of “I was glad when they said unto the plan of salvation so we can be get home, and start becoming a part God has a plan for each and every God from cover to cover and is so me, ‘Let us go into the house of the free from sin. of the church and seeking the face of one, but if we fail to gather together simple to understand, a child can Lord.’” — Psalms 122:1 I hear people say, “Oh, church is God, get in His Word and ask Him and hear the words of God, how will understand it. David is speaking here in this boring. I don’t want to go there. You what His will is for our lives. we know what His plan is for our It’s time we go back, back to verse of scripture. David said he was never have any fun.” When we get a Then we would begin to draw lives? assembling together in unity and glad when church time came and good dose of old-time salvation, strength, and that desire to go to the The Sunday school classes are worshipping God in his holy temple, that he had a desire to go to church. church will not be boring. house of the Lord will return. where we learn about God’s Word. for surely the Spirit of God dwells in Are we glad that we get to go to If we would get our hearts right The Bible tells us not to forsake It’s not as hard to understand as peo- the midst of His people. church, or do we say that we have to with Jesus and go with the sole pur- the assembling of ourselves togeth- ple want to make it. This Sunday, shock your pastor go to church? pose in our hearts of worshipping er. That means to quit missing If we will ask God, He will open and show up for church. Don’t miss Going to church is our choice. We Jesus — not to see who is wearing church because Sunday is our only up His Word to us, but if we never out on the best time you could ever don’t have to go, but we are privi- what or who is driving what, or who day off or because we have compa- open up the Word of God, we will have. leged to be able to gather together to is going with whom, or to get the lat- ny or we would rather go to the lake never know what he desires to give I was glad when they said unto worship our Lord and Savior. est gossip, but begin to pray and seek or some other recreation on the us. The Word of God is a lamp unto me, “Let US go into the house of the Just as the school house is a place the face of Jesus and get all of the Lord’s day. our feet and a light unto our path. Lord.” God is good. Worship Him where we send our children to learn message that the pastor is giving us Although every day should be I met some folks this past week every day. how to read and write, add and sub- — then church will not be boring. considered the Lord’s day, as we who said, “I don’t understand the ——— tract, learn about how our forefa- It’s time we turn off the cell phone should always include Him in our Bible, so I don’t read it.” That is Faith Temple Church is located at thers fought for this country so we while we are in church, quit texting everyday lives, Sunday is the day what church is for — to help us 928 N. Eighth Ave., Durant. Church events Vatican newspaper • Family Worship Center • Iron Men, a Christian characters. The course is 1472. DC4K (DivorceCare and fasting from 12-1 p.m. hails Swiss-United on the corner of Fifth and Men’s Fellowship, meets taught by Pastor Anthony for Kids), designed for chil- every Thursday. Tennessee will be celebrating every third Saturday of the Williams. Bro. Anthony dren ages 5-12, will meet in • Rock Creek Community States bank deal its anniversary and home- month at Miracle Tabernacle, invites the public to take part Room 202 during the time Church, 409 N. Hamilton St., coming through Sunday, 812 Waco St., Durant. It is in the study. Initial cost for parents are meeting for Bokchito, will have gospel VATICAN CITY (AP) — Aug. 16. Speakers include open to men willing to dis- the notebook and study mate- DivorceCare, at no cost. Free singing from 7-9 p.m. the first The Vatican’s newspaper on Pastor Andrew Ratcliff, cuss Christian topics. For rial is $10. childcare will be provided for Saturday of every month. Thursday praised as a step Pastor and Presbyter Clyde more information, call Pastor • The Native American preschool children. Pre-reg- • St. William’s Catholic toward “ethical finance” a deal Hess, State ladies director Milazzo at (580) 775-3682 or Mission, led by Pastor Dan istration is requested for Church will celebrate announced by the Swiss and Arlena Burnsworth. On Ed Kaiser (903)814-9140. McLemore, will meet every DC4K. Contact Amy Tubbs Spanish Mass at 7 p.m. the U.S. governments to settle Saturday, Aug.15, at 7 p.m. • Stone Creek Baptist has a Thursday at 7 p.m. in the at 924-0675. first and third Saturdays of American demands for the they will welcome Southern breakfast every second white building next to • Faith Missionary Baptist every month. identities of suspected tax Gospel Quartet music by Saturday at 9 a.m., and every- Fairview Baptist Church at Church is hosting a student • The Church of Jesus dodgers. Delivered 24/7. On Sunday one is welcome to attend. The 1200 N. University Blvd. fellowship study, Christ of Latter Day Saints is L’Osservatore Romano said following the morning ser- church also has Old-Time Activities include praise, “Creationism vs. Evolution,” open to the public for family the deal marks “significant vice, they will have a potluck gospel singing at 6 p.m. every worship and fellowship. at 7 p.m. every Monday. history research every progress in the fight against dinner and fellowship open to fourth Sunday. Special music, Everyone is welcome to College students and high Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 tax evasion and in the direc- everyone. The concert is free including solos, quartets and attend. For more information, school seniors are welcome. p.m. The church is located at tion of a more controlled and open to the public. groups, are welcome. Snacks call 916-6635. For information, call 745- 515 Sunny Meadows. finance.” • The 2009 Cartwright and fellowship will follow. • DivorceCare, a divorce 9709. • Durant Family Worship It is “a step forward toward Kid’s Crusade will be from 5- The church is located on recovery support group, • Abundant Life Temple is Center has opened a clothing that model of ethical finance 7 p.m. nightly Aug. 16-19 and Bryan and Folsom roads in begins a new series Aug. 19. hosting a weekly singles closet on the corner of Fifth described by (Pope) Benedict 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at Durant. For more informa- Sessions are from 6-7:30 Bible study and dinner that and Tennessee Street. The XVI,” Osservatore wrote. First Baptist Church, 187 tion, call Fred Resz at 924- p.m. Wednesdays at Durant begins at 7 p.m. each clothing pantry will be open Benedict last month pub- Willafa Woods Rd., 3405. First Baptist Church, 124 W. Tuesday in the church’s every Tuesday from 11 a.m. lished an encyclical calling for Cartwright. Gene “Bubba” • First Church of the Evergreen St., in room 205. annex building. For more until 5 p.m. to serve the com- a new world financial order Wright will be the guest Nazarene has opened a Anyone in the area who is information, call the church munity. Donations will also guided by ethics, denouncing evangelist. For more informa- clothes closet at Ninth and currently experiencing sepa- at 924-5646. be accepted at this time. the profit-at-all-cost mentality tion, contact the church office Texas streets. It will be open ration or divorce or has expe- • Abiding Word is the • Our Saviour’s Lutheran blamed for causing the global at (580) 965-4946. every Monday and rienced divorce even years name of the Bible study class Church, 16th Avenue and financial meltdown. • The Lighthouse Church Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 ago is encouraged to attend. that meets at 7 p.m. every Main Street, Durant, serves a An encyclical is the most of Colbert holds a gospel p.m. The cost is $15. Persons who Thursday at Abiding Grace hot meal at “Our Saviour’s authoritative document a pope singing on the second Friday • Grace Baptist Church, have attended before are Pentecostal Holiness Church, Table” from 11:30 a.m. to can issue and July’s was the of every month at 7 p.m. located at 206 East Main, is invited to return at no cost. Denison, Texas. For more 12:30 p.m. Thursday. third of Benedict’s pontificate. Everyone is welcome. The continuing a study of an This is an open group where information, call Allen • St Catherine’s House The deal announced church is located at 130 overview of the Bible called people can attend during any Whitley at (903) 624-3018. Food Bank, 1015 N. First Wednesday is a hard blow for Somers (south of the post “Journey of a Lifetime” session. For more informa- • Grace Baptist Church, Ave., is open from 9 a.m. tax havens and Europe should office), Colbert. For more Sunday at 10 a.m. The year- tion, or to pre-register, call 206 E. Main St., Durant, until 11:30 a.m. on follow the U.S. example and information, call (903) 821- long study will be over each the church at 924-3573 or invites the community to par- Thursdays, except the first do more in the fight against 7361. book of the Bible and the Katherine Brown at 924- ticipate in a time of prayer Thursday of the month. tax dodgers, Osservatore wrote. So far, details of the agree- ment have been kept under Mississippi College chapel celebrates 150 years wraps, including how many of BY LAREECA RUCKER rights movement in the 1960s. stairs and still contains 14 of the “In 1923, a ground-based Chapel. the 52,000 names sought by THE CLARION-LEDGER Provine Chapel was so spe- original pews that are now in bell tower was built, which still “It’s a beautiful venue,” he the IRS tax agency from bank- cial it attracted the attention of the balcony. exists between two of our cam- said, “and if you know where to ing giant UBS AG will be CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — famous architect Frank Lloyd Offices and classrooms for pus buildings, and the old bell is look, you can find some of the revealed. In the 1950s, Tim Tarvin was a Wright, who once traveled to the MC department of still there,” said McMillan, a bloodstains still left from the Clinton fixture. The 100-year- Clinton to take a look at it. Christian studies and philoso- member of the Mississippi war between the states. You feel old was known as a joyful indi- “He said it was one of the phy are in the lower level, and Baptist Convention’s Historical that some of the ghosts kind of vidual with an infectious per- finest pieces of antebellum the building is now used for Commission who has conduct- wander in and out.” sonality and a sharp memory. architecture (still standing) in weddings, concerts and special ed church-related building Kenneth Quinn, who has A century had passed since America,” said chapel manager events. research statewide. taught at MC the past 15 years, Tarvin’s birth, but he was still Lynda Street, who will help Edward McMillan, an MC The chapel is special to MC painted a portrait of the chapel clear and lucid when he agreed oversee the commemorative historian and retired vice presi- alum Cliff Fortenberry, chair- that he describes as an “eternal to pose as a model for newly events for the oldest building on dent of graduate studies, said man of the college’s communi- icon.” He also salvaged some of hired art instructor Samuel campus. the bell Tarvin recalled hearing cations department, whose par- the chapel’s deteriorating wood Gore’s Mississippi College Street said the 150th anniver- is still on campus, but not in the ents and children attended MC. and had a religious symbol class. sary theme is “O God, Our original belfry. It deteriorated His daughter, Elizabeth, recent- crafted from it as a reminder of While seated, he shared sto- Help in Ages Past; Our Hope and was removed in 1910. ly was married in Provine the chapel and his faith. ries from his youth, recalling For Years to Come.” the first time he heard the bell Five events have been sched- ring at Provine Chapel, a build- uled for this year and next. The ing that will be honored this first is an organ concert featur- year and next when Mississippi ing Janette Fishell of the Curtis College leaders commemorate University of Indiana, who will JEWELRY the 150th anniversary of its perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. construction that began in 1859. 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Beau Simmons Sports editor 924-4388 [email protected] SPORTS 4 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2009 Local schedule Toay Lady Lions get come-from-behind win Fastpitch: Tishomingo at Silo 4:30 p.m. Baseball: Bennington at BEAU SIMMONS walk. Crystal Guilbeau got Milburn 4 p.m., Colbert at SPORTS EDITOR the Lady Lions on the board Tupelo 4:30 p.m., Vanoss at with a two-run double. Silo 4:30 p.m., Coleman at TISHOMINGO — The Back on defense, Crites Am-Po Durant Lady Lions climbed had settled down inside the Today-Saturday out of a three-run deficit to circle and the Lady Lions open the fastpitch season and were snagging balls out of the Fastpitch: Calera the Perry Turnbow era with an air to hold Tish scoreless the Tournament (Caddo, 8-5 win over Tishomingo next four innings. The Lady Bennington), Rock Creek Thursday. Lions tied the game in the bot- Tournament (Colbert, The Lady Lions had a lot of tom of the third, and took their Victory Life), Coleman at new starters to begin the first lead of the game with two Milburn 4:30 p.m. game, and they either knew runs in the fifth. RC Tourney// VLA vs. enough not to panic or were Lauren Hayes drew a walk Soper 9 a.m., RC vs. too inexperienced to worry in front of back-to-back sin- Haworth 4:30 p.m., Colbert about it when Tish started to gles from Kaylie Baxter and first-round BYE, vs. Sam rally with two outs in the bot- Ashlyn Davenport, the latter Rayburn/Antlers winner at tom of the first. driving home the tying run in 1:40 p.m. The Lady Lions had loaded the third. Kasi Phillips and Baseball: Dale the bases with one out to start Destiny Renegar took their Tournament (Rock Creek), the game, but a strikeout and first cuts of the game in the Caney Festival (Calera). lineout ended the threat. The fifth inning. Phillips singled Lady Indians had two on with and Renegar drew a walk Saturday a pair of singles before Durant before producing the go- pitcher Shaina Crites recorded ahead run with a double steal. Baseball: Coleman at the second out of the inning Crites gave Durant a 5-3 lead Ninnekah on a called third strike. DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS with an RBI-single. Monday,Aug. 17 Tishomingo’s Wood lifted CRYSTAL GUILBEAU, Durant second baseman, looks to turn a double play after forc- The Lady Lions added the home team with a bloop- ing an out at second on a throw by shortstop Destiny Renegar. three runs in the six, before Fastpitch: Atoka at RBI before Tish pitcher Tishomingo’s next answer. Durant 4:30 p.m., Colbertat Ashley Dunn helped her Hayes and Davenport were McAlester 5 p.m., Caddo at cause with a two-run single. spark at the bottom of the gle, but was later thrown out Katheryn Prentice reached on Boswell 4 p.m., Silo at Rock Durant’s answer came in order. With one out, Chelsea attempting to steal second a two-out walk and stole sec- See DURANT page 5 Creek 4 p.m., Coleman at the top of the second with a Hull legged out an infield sin- base. Nine-hole hitter ond before Crites also drew a Caney 3:30 p.m. Baseball: Colbert at Turner 4 p.m., Rattan at Silo 5 p.m. Diamond roundup

Local briefs Fastpitch the center field wall to take a 3-0 lead. Soccer sign-ups At Blue The First United Bank Tacking on two more runs Durant Youth League Rock Creek Invitational com- in the second inning, Colbert Soccer will have sign-ups pleted its first round led 5-0 and Bennett contin- Saturday at Sporting Edge on Thursday and a couple of sec- ued her dominance on the Radio Road. The time to sign ond-round games. Colbert, mound striking out two bat- up will be between 10 a.m. who had a first-round bye, ters per inning. and 2 p.m. Forms are also marinated the Antlers Lady “We got to get one every available on-line at Bearcats 9-0 in 4 innings inning.” said Colbert’s head www.durantsoccerclub.com behind Jacee Bennett’s eight coach Mike Lawless to his or parents can drop registra- strikeout pitching perfor- team as the final inning tion forms by Legacy Floor mance. began, and his team listened. Covering on South Ninth Host Rock Creek opened Selina Hernandez scored Avenua. The deadline for with a 4-0 win over Haworth on a throwing error before registration is 5 p.m. in a one-hitter by Ashton Harmon cracked a RBI dou- Tuesday. Thompson, but the Lady ble to center field to bring in Ashley Gray, and then Taylor Pigskin Preview in Durant Mustangs dropped their sec- ond-round game, 7-1 to Reeve scored on a wild pitch. The Oklahoma Pigskin Wright City. In the opener, Bennett helped her cause Preview, a publication detail- Thompson fanned 10 and by ripping a RBI-single to left ing Oklahoma High School walked just two. field and finishing the bottom football, is now available in Devyn Johnson drove in a of the fourth and final inning print at the Sporting Edge in run, while Jade Graham was with two more strikeouts to Durant on Radio Road. 1-for-1 with a single and end the game. The magazine has cap- McKenzie Marshall was 1- In other games it was: sules on more than 300 for-2. In Rock Creek’s second Victory Life 7, Broken Bow schools in Oklahoma, along game Thompson struck out 0, Rattan 6, Idabel 5; Antlers with features and rankings. three, gave up seven hits and 4, Sam Rayburn 2, and Rattan 6, Soper 0. Field Day Saturday walked two. Johnson was 1- DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: RANDY BRUCE for-1 with a single, and Baseball Because the last attempt DeLaney Hampton was 1- was rained-out, the MCSO Colbert’s Katherine Hair slides safely into third base during Colbert’s 9-0 win at the First for-2 with a single. At Roff Bryan County Summer United Bank Rock Creek Invitational. In Colbert’s win, the Lady The Silo Rebels improved Series will conclude with a Leopards’ bats broke out to 2-0 on the season, by beat- Field Day for ages 4 to 12 early in the first inning scor- ing another state finalist in Saturday at the Durant Vick looking for second chance with Eagles ing three unanswered runs. Roff, 12-9. Travis Estus had Multi-Sports Complex. Savannah Harmon crossed the start and went 2 2/3 Competition begins at 8 the plate first when third innings. Shawn Hendricks a.m. and parents must regis- PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vick was introduced at a wanted to get back to his fam- baseman Morgan Wright went 2 1/3 while Logan Oller ter athletes by 7:30 a.m. that Michael Vick is in press conference a day after ily.” drilled a hard grounder that picked up the win in relief day. Philadelphia looking for a signing a one-year deal with The 29-year-old Vick has ate up the short stop for an with two scoreless innings. second chance and a fresh an option for a second year been out of action since 2006. RBI-single. With two batters Blake Logan took the loss National briefs start with the Eagles. with the Eagles. The former Atlanta Falcons on base, Kaitlyn Krob for Roff, with relief from “I know I’ve done some Vick was flanked by star served 18 months of a 23- smacked a two-run double to See ROUNDUP,page 5 Softball, baseball no go in 2016 terrible things, made a horri- Eagles coach Andy Reid and month sentence in federal OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On a ble mistake. Now I want to be mentor Tony Dungy. prison. day when her sport lost another part of the solution and not “I really got the sense he He also was suspended bid to get back into the Olympics, the problem,” Vick said wanted to do some great indefinitely by the NFL. U.S. softball star Jennie Finch vowed to fight on. Friday, referring to his con- things,” Dungy said. “He A two-time Olympian, Finch called viction for his role in running wanted to be a positive role Thursday a heartbreaking day, a dogfighting ring. model for young people. 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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — July 11, and the Royals took third homer of the season “Come in to Minnesota season high-tying 6? games. career and the first time since The table was set for the two of three at the against Carl Pavano (10-9). and taking a series, obviously Ian Snell (0-1), making his 2003. Minnesota Twins to get right Metrodome for the second The Royals had not beaten an you’re doing something third start since Seattle Rangers 4, Indians 1 back into the race in the AL time this season. AL team in a series of at least right,” Bloomquist said. “So acquired him from Pittsburgh At Cleveland, Scott Central. The Tigers lost three of three games since they took we’ll take it, build on it and on July 29, allowed nine hits Feldman pitched six sharp The division-leading four to the Red Sox, but none two of three in the move forward.” and eight runs in six-plus innings and Josh Hamilton Detroit Tigers were in Boston of that mattered thanks to the Metrodome on May 1-3. Yankees 11, Mariners 1 innings. had four hits, including a go- for a tough four-game series, Royals. The third-place Twins “It has been a long time At Seattle, Hideki Matsui Tigers 2, Red Sox 0 ahead two-run double for the and the Twins had bottom- started the week five games even in calendar days,” man- had his fourth career two- At Boston, Justin Verlander Rangers. feeding Kansas City under the back and will open a series ager Trey Hillman said. “But homer game and a season- allowed four hits in eight Feldman (12-4) worked big white roof that always against Cleveland on Friday because of the lack of success high five RBIs and CC innings and Ryan Raburn out of trouble several times seems to shelter them from night in the same position. of the team, it seems even Sabathia struck out a season- homered as Detroit avoided a after allowing a first-inning their problems on the road. “When they’re losing we longer.” best 10 as New York began its four-game sweep. run in winning his third Instead, Minnesota’s sea- need to win,” Justin Morneau Meche strained his lower longest trip of the year with a Verlander (13-6) struck out straight start. The right-han- son of inconsistency and said. “It’s a little frustrating back in an outing against the victory. eight and walked one, retiring der allowed seven hits and mediocrity continued against when you go through that, Red Sox and needed two Sabathia (13-7) allowed 16 of the last 19 batters he struck out six to improve to 8- the lowly Royals, and a gold- when we have the chances rehab appearances in the three hits, including a solo faced. Fernando Rodney 1 with a 3.33 ERA in 10 road en opportunity swirled right and we don’t get it done.” minors before he was activat- home run to Josh Wilson, in pitched the ninth for his 24th starts this season. down the drain. Joe Mauer had a double, a ed on Thursday. eight innings for his fifth win save. Hamilton’s double off Gil Meche was victorious homer and four RBIs and He ran into trouble in the in six decisions. Clay Buchholz (1-3) Jeremy Sowers (4-8) gave the in his return from the disabled Orlando Cabrera extended his fifth, giving up the three-run Derek Jeter homered and allowed five hits over seven Rangers a 2-1 lead. He also list and the Royals dealt the career-high hitting streak to homer to Mauer that cut Jerry Hairston Jr., filling in for innings, walking three and had an infield hit in the first, a Twins a major setback in the 22 games. But Minnesota left Kansas City’s lead to 5-4. But Rodriguez at third base, had a striking out three while giving double in the sixth and anoth- division with a 5-4, series- nine runners on base in the the Royals bullpen pitched double, single and two RBIs. up Raburn’s homer to go with er single leading off the clinching victory Thursday. game and went 2 for 12 with four shutout innings, includ- The Yankees won for the an unearned run in the fourth. eighth. Meche (5-9) gave up four runners in scoring position. ing two from closer Joakim 10th time in 11 games to Victor Martinez had two hits Frank Francisco pitched runs on seven hits in five Willie Bloomquist had two Soria, who picked up his 19th increase their lead in the AL for Boston, and he also stole a the ninth for his 15th save and innings of his first start since RBIs and Alex Gordon hit his save. East over the Red Sox to a base for the second time in his his first since July 10.

in the seventh. Once the season begins, Vick DURANT Crites recorded the com- VICK can participate in all team Continued from Page 4 plete-game win, giving up Continued from Page 1 activities except games, and four earned runs with eight Goodell said he would con- hits, striking out 11 and walk- sider Vick for full reinstate- ing six. Crites led the offense, ment by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19) aboard before back-to-back batting 2-for-3. Guilbeau, “For the life of me, I can’t at the latest. RBI-singles by Renegar and Baxter and Davenport also understand why I was The Eagles reached the Randi Eggenberg, and added recorded two hits each. Hayes involved in such pointless NFC championship game last another run when Davenport drew four walks and scored activity,” Vick said. “Why did season, but are still looking advanced home on a wild two runs and despite only two I risk so much at the pinnacle for their elusive first Super pitch to make it 8-4 after 5 plate appearances, Renegar of my career? Bowl win. 1/2. and Phillips stole three bases Commissioner Roger Vick thanked Reid and Tishomingo answered after each. Goodell conditionally lifted Eagles ownership for taking a a double by Wood and RBI- The Lady Lions (1-0) will Vick’s suspension on July 27, gamble on him. He also per- single by Gonzales in the have their home opener allowing him to sign with a sonally thanked McNabb for sixth, but only managed one Monday against Atoka, team, practice and play in the lobbying the team on his more run after a two-out error beginning at 4:30 p.m. last two preseason games. behalf.

DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS ASHLYN DAVENPORT, Durant rightfielder, makes an over-the-shoulder catch to rob Tishomingo of a hit.

ning 13-0 in a run-rule. ROUNDUP Kenton Stanley recorded the Continued from Page 4 two-hit shutout, striking out four with only one walk. Colbert’s Josh Weatherford Aaron Cornell and Brendan and Cody Hughes had the McCurry. only hits for the Leopards, Trevor Bowen led Silo’s who also opened the season offense, batting 3-for-3 with Wednesday. two home runs and four RBIs. Christian Reece had the Jacob Carter was also 3-for-3. start and the loss with, relief Jared Sterling was 2-for-3 help from Nichols and Jeremy with a home run and double, Burns The Rebels rattled off and Keach Ballard had the nine hits without recording a only other multiple-hit game, strikeout and took advantage batting 2-for-4 with a double. of seven walks. Kale Palmer was 1-for-3 with Keach Ballard was 2-for-2 a home run, and Hendricks with a home run, and Trevor was 1-for-4 with a home run Bowen was 2-for-2 with a and three RBIs. double to lead the Rebels. Silo’s game with Vanoss Jacob Carter went 2-for-3 was canceled, making the with a double as the only Rebels’ next game at home other player with multiple- 10 Sets of Wheels Monday against Rattan. The hits. Logan Oller was 1-for-2 game begins at 5 p.m. with a home run and three At Silo RBIs, while B.W. Savage was in 10 Weeks! The Silo Rebels opened the 1-for-2 with a home run and season with a home makeup two RBIs. Stanley helped his Drawings on Tuesdays thru October 6th game against Colbert, win- cause, batting 1-for-2. Ignite your engines during Wheels of Fury! You could win a brand new truck or car! Play your Phil Vassar favorite VGT games daily to earn entries into Saturday, August 22nd, 7pm. Tickets start at $25. these amazing weekly drawings. Get yours today at the Choctaw Gift Shop, Must be a Players Club member to participate in all promotions. call 1-800-585-3737 or visit Membership is free! www.choctaweventcenter.com.

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S.S. 10 a.m.; Gates Ave., Durant. 924-1111. a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. W.S. 11 a.m. LUTHERAN Calvary Temple Assembly of God: 2220 N. Prairie View Missionary Baptist Church: Jim Our Saviour’s Lutheran ELCA: 1524 W. Main, Durant. First, Durant. Holli Cornelius 405-444-0342, Parrish, Pastor. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; M.W. 11:00 a.m.; 2 924-1309. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Carol Selton 580-775-0825, Rhoda McCarty 580- miles East of Achille on Hwy... 78. 434-5777. Faith Lutheran Church: Craig Scavo,pastor,Assoc. of Free 920-9853, Rev. Clint Cornelius, Pastor. S.S. 9:45 Red River Valley Cowboy Church: George Toma, Lutheran Congregation. 3802 N. Washington S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Pastor. 19531 State Rd. 70E. 580-847-2210. 2 Miles a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of All Seasons Travel First Assembly of God Boswell: S.S. 10 a.m.; 1020 W. Main E. of Albany. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Every every month. 924-9907. W.S. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Sunday. METHODIST 924-9201 First Assembly of God: 303 N. 49th, Durant. Reynolds Chapel Baptist, Bokchito: Bob McLean, Boswell United Methodist:1 block N. Hwy.. 70 on Fifth 1-800-552-5484 924-2049. Michael J. Bradley, Pastor. W.S. 10:30 Pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Street, John F Durham, Pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Roberta Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Bro. Bud 10:45 a.m. Yarnaby Assembly of God Church: Pastor Jenkins, Pastor. Caddo United Methodist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Rick Ring, Highway 78, Yarnaby Okla. 285-2335. Robinson Baptist: 2 miles East and 2 1/2 miles South Calera United Methodist: Roland Barrick, Pastor. 580- S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; of Caddo. 924-9081. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 434-5484. Adult S.S. 10a.m. Worship Service Wed. 6 p.m. p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 11a.m. -12 p.m; Children S.S. 10a.m. ALWAYS LOW BAPTIST Silo Baptist: Buddy Johnson, Pastor. 924-5896. S.S. Colbert Methodist: Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton., Pastor. Achille Community Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; D.T. 5 p.m.; W.S. 6:00 296-2665. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 11 a.m.; Pastor Bob Stevens. p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. First United Methodist: 218 N. Third, Durant. 924- Achille First Baptist: Larry Metts Pastor,S.S. Stone Creek Baptist: Fred Resz. 924-8495. S.S. 9:45 4670. The Rev. Greg Tolle, Pastor. Youth Pastor: Carter 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. a.m.; S.W. 11:00 a.m.; Sun. Eve., 6:00 p.m.; Denton. Director of Childrens Ministry, Beth Boothe S.S. 3712 W. Main • Durant Albany First Baptist: Jackie Robinson, Pastor. Wednesday, 7 p.m. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00. 920-0234 S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Streetman Road Baptist: Pastor Darren Wallace. S.S. MISSIONARY Armstrong First Baptist: Monty Wood, Pastor. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:00 p.m. Home Missionary Denominational: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Discipleship University Free Will Baptist: 4105 W. University, 1:30 p.m. Training 6 p.m. Worship Service 7 p.m., Wed.7 Durant, Raymond Coats, Pastor, . S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. MORMON p.m. 10:50 a.m.; Evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 505 Bennington Baptist: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Utica Baptist: Jay Perry, Minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. Sunny Meadows Dr., Durant. 924-5936. W.S. 10 a.m. Bennington First Baptist: Heath Murrah, 11 a.m. NAZARENE Pastor. P.O Box 70, Bennington, OK 74723 847- Wade Baptist: Charles David Williams, Minister. S.S. Albany Nazarene: 924-3746. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Make Time 1800 University Drive 2321. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Caddo Church of the Nazarene: Jason Crouch, Pastor. Wed. 7 p.m. Western Meadows Baptist: Hwy... 70 West, Durant. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:50 a.m.; Even. 924-3080 Bible Baptist: 2707 E. Hwy... 70, Durant. 924- Darrell Edwards, Minister. Celebration Services Worship 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 3103. Mark Wesley, Minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. Sunday morning, 10:00 a.m. First Church of the Nazarene: Rev. John Kinsey, To Worship 11 a.m. Tetrachem Seal Westside Baptist: Phillip Winn, Minister. S.S. 10 a.m.; Pastor. S. Ninth and Texas, Durant. 924-0800. Sun. W.S. Blue Baptist: Tony Fields, Pastor. S.S. 10 a.m.; LARRY DYSON W.S. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 10:00 a.m. and Small Groups 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Company W.S. 11 a.m. CATHOLIC New Hope Church of the Nazarene: 1277 Redbud Blue River Fellowship: 580-367-0354, 1802 Hat MOTORS 7511 Hwy. 70 St. Williams Catholic: 802 University Blvd., 924-1989; Lane, off Hwy... 69 N. 924-3050. Clifford Joines, Minister. Powell Rd., Caddo Sun. 10 AM & 6 PM, Wed. 7 • Custom compression Sat. Mass is at 5:30 p.m.; Sun. Mass is at 11:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7 Pontiac - Buick - PM. molding Bilingual Mass is on the last Saturday of the month at p.m. Cadillac - GMC Trucks • All machineable plastics Bokchito Faith Baptist: 34 Rich Dr. Bokchito. (42” capacity) 5:30 p.m. Pilgrim Nazarene: 2225 Cale Switch, Durant, Ok 580- Scott Melton, Pastor. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 CHRISTIAN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 434-5382. Rev. Michael Yancey Jr. S.S. 9:45 a.m., W.S. a.m.; EWS 6 pm. 2005 West Main First Christian: Rev. John Goeringer Pastor, 301 N. 10:30 and 6:00 p.m., Wed. 7:00 p.m. 580-924-1717 Bokchito First Baptist: Preston Burns, Pastor 924-1418 Third, Durant. 924-5252. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. PENTECOSTAL S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Abundant Life Temple - First Pentecostal Holiness: p.m. Christian Science: 927 W. Sears, Denison, Texas. 1307 N. Washington, Durant. Tim Cox, Pastor. 924- Brown Baptist: Dale Ballard, Pastor. Sunday 75020. Tele. 903-463-2385. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10 5646. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. School. 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m.; a.m.; 1st & 3rd Wednesday 8 p.m. Fam. night 7 p.m. Discipleship Training 5 p.m., Evening Worship 6 CHURCH OF CHRIST Bokchito United Pentecostal: 117 N. Bugg p.m. Achille Church of Christ: Dr. Ronald Henson MPA, Street,Bokchito, OK. 580-295-2177, . W.S. 10 a.m. and 6 Wholesale Company Bushnell Baptist: Kim McGehee, Minister. S.S. DD Minister. Bible Study 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 230 S. 22nd St. Bokchito Church of Christ: 580-295-3687. Graham Caddo Pentecostal Holiness: Linda Watson, Minister. Caddo First Baptist: Charles Lloyd, Pastor, S.S. McKay, Minister, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. and Children’s S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 920-0110 Church 11 a.m.; Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God: 928 N. p.m. Caddo Church of Christ: 367-9988. Jimmy Stegall, Eighth, Durant. 924-1337. Jack Ball, Minister. S.S. 9:45 Calera First Baptist: Jacob Toews, Minister. S.S. Passenger, Truck, Farm, Industrial Tires Minister. Bible class 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m.; Sun. night 6:00 p.m; Wed. night 7:00 9:45a.m.;W.S.10:50a.m..Sun.Eve.6:00p.m Evening 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. p.m. Discipleship Training 7:00 p.m. .; Wed. Eve. W.S. Gene’s Tire Service, Inc. Calera Church of Christ: Travis Huffman, Minister. Family Worship Center: Pastor Troy McCrory. SS 9:30, 6:30 p.m. 580-434-2707 . S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m.& 6 pm., WS 10:30, EW 6:00, 720 S. 5th, Durant, Ok Calvary Baptist: 715 W. Louisiana, Durant. Bro. Wed. 7pm. 920-2622. G New & Used Tires Darel Bunch, Pastor. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:40 Coleman Avenue Church of Christ: Quinton Gage, First Visionary Pentecostal Church: Larry Jackson, AN EMPLOYEE OWNED 46 East Main Street a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Minister. 296-5007, 212 W. Coleman Ave, Colbert W.S. Pastor. Hwy... 78, Achille, OK. Thursday W.S. 7 p.m.; COMPANY Cartwright First Baptist: Ray Earley, Pastor. Member F.D.I.C. Durant, OK 74701 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Sunday W.S. 4 p.m. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; University Church of Christ: 3916 University Blvd. Glory Bound Pentecostal Church of God: Corner of 609 BUFFALO, CADDO Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m. 580-924-2265 SS 9:00 a.m. SW 10:00 a.m. Sun. Eve 6:00 p.m. Main and McKinley St., Calera, OK. David and Sandy 580-367-2258 Cobb Baptist: Bruce McLaughlin, Pastor. Wed. Eve 7:00 p.m. Ervin, pastors. S.S. 10 a.m.; Sun. Morn. 11 a.m.; Sun. Evangelist, Mick Knight. S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 Fobb-Willis Church of Christ: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve. Youth Night 7 p.m.; 924-5581. a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Liberty Church of Christ: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. Liveoak United Pentecostal Church: 4129 University, Colbert First Baptist: Roy Vinson, Pastor. S.S. Mead Church of Christ: C.W. Amlin, Minister. S.S. 10 Durant. 924-6258. Rev. Lawrence Buller, Pastor. S.S. 10 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m., Discipleship Training a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. a.m.; Sun. night 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 5:00 p.m., WS; 6:00 p.m., Wed: 6:30. Northwest Church of Christ: 1421 Chuckwa Dr., PRESBYTERIAN Emmanuel Baptist, Mead: Randy Lewis, Interim Durant. 924-1366. S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. and 6 501 N.E. 4th, Durant. 924- Pastor,. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m., and East Side Presbyterian: p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 4593. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 7:00 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 7th & Beech Church of Christ: John Curtis, Minister. First Presbyterian: 501 N. 15th, Durant. 924-0433. Fairview Baptist: Pastor: Bill Ledbetter 1200 924-1643. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:40 a.m.; Wed. 7 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 University, 924-2148. S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 p.m. . W.S. 9:30 a.m.; S.S. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian, Caddo: CHURCH OF GOD a.m. Faith Baptist Missionary Church: Richard 520 N. First Harvest Hour Pentecostal Church of God: W.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 11 Sullivant, Minister. S.S. 10:00 a.m.; S.W. 11 a.m. New Bennington Presbyterian: Cartwright, Okla: J.B. Bourrough, Pastor. Rebecca a.m. 924-0905 & 6:00 p.m.; W.W. 6:30 p.m. 1600 N. Radio Rd. Teeples, Youth Leader. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 ® Durant. 924-1466. Old Bennington Presbyterian: and Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; Thurs. Youth Service 7:30 p.m. a.m. First Baptist: 124 W. Evergreen, Durant. 924- EPISCOPAL 3573. Pastor James Robinson, M.W.9:00 a.m.; SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Chicken Fry Steak Store Hours St. John’s Episcopal: 515 W. Beech, Durant. 924- Brad Jones, Pastor. S.S. 9:45 S.S. 10:15 a.m.; late M.W. 11:15 a.m.; Sun. Night Seventh Day Adventist: Dinner or Steak $ 99 M-F * 7:30am-5pm 115 S. 3rd 1332. James R. Blagg, Minister.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 5:00 p.m.Meal, Wed. Focus Saturday * 7:30am-3pm 924-2400 a.m.(nursery provided) Mon.,Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 5:30 OTHER Finger Basket groups 6:30 p.m.. 3 Evening Prayer, Wed. Holy Communion 5:30 County Gospel Lighthouse: 1/2 mi. So. of Colbert on First Baptist Church of Yuba: Joe Smith, Pastor. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Only GOSPEL old River Rd. A full gospel church. W.S. Sun. 10 a.m. S.W. 10 a.m.and 7:00 p.m.; Discipleship Training Caddo Full Gospel: Martin and Gwen Hudgins, and 6 p.m.; W.S. Wed. 7 p.m.; Pastor B.J. Beal. 580- 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Pastors 3 blocks North of old Hwy... 69. Worship times: 296-2141. Folsom Freewill Baptist Coleman: Youth Pastor: Sun. morning 10 a.m.; Sun. evening 6 p.m.; Wed. Bible 2804 Kris Brown, S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. CrossFire Ministeries: (Nondenominational) study 7 p.m. Rodeo Road, Durant, 580-931-6254 Pastor: Frankie Hill, 7 p.m. Cathedral of Praise: 1124 W. Alabama, Durant. Sun. Sun. 10:30 AM, Wed. Bible Study 7:00PM Grace Baptist: 206 E. Main, Durant. 924-4884. W.S. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 717 N. 49th Ave., Anthony Williams, Minister. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. Dayspring Church of Durant: HISPANA MISSION Durant. 924-5055. Bible Classes 9:00 a.m.; W.S. 10:00 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Discipleship Training 6:00 Primera Iglesia Bavtista: Alex Benito, Pastor. a.m; Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Servicios: Domingo 10:00 a.m. y 6:00 p.m., Miercoles Full Gospel Tabernacle, Inc. Headquarters: 106 N. Grace Indian Baptist: Hwy... 78 South. S.S. 6:30 p.m. Estamos ubicados en a esquina de la 2nd, Hendrix, OK. 74741; P.O. Box 72; 580-838-2208. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 calle12 y Alabama. 1124 W. Alabama. 580-920-0008 Pastor Harry White. p.m. HOLINESS Pirtle Community: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 Hendrix Baptist: Pastor Roddy Arnold, S.S. 10 Platter Holiness Church: Platter, OK. S.S. 10 a.m.; p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. LUKE BROS., INC. a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. service 7 M.W. 11 a.m.; S.N. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Host 102 W. Harrison, Propane-Gasoline p.m. Red River Unitarian Universalists: Pastor Allen & Kim Juelch; Phone 580-965-5597. Denison, TX. For meeting times and information, call Diesel-Oil & Grease Hopewell Freewill Baptist: Leonard Cook, Bokchito Free Holiness: S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11:15 (580) 920-1974 or visit www.rruu.org Minister. W.S. 10 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. 409 North Hamilton, p.m.; 6 miles off 48 North. Watch for Church Rock Creek Community Church: 3 miles South of Colbert Bible Way Holiness: E.A. Doty, Minister. S.S. Bokchito. Interim Pastor, Jackie Lewis. S.S. 10 a.m.; • Backhoe • Dozer • Grader • Scraper Sign. 580-937-4401. On Hwy. 69-75 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. W.S. 11 a.m.; Wed.Eve. 7 p.m. Kenefic Baptist: Royce Couch, Pastor 931-0096 Full Gospel Lighthouse, Bennington: Rev. Carl 206 Maupin St., Colbert, OK. Pastor, 924-3260 CALERA • 434-5480 • 434-5637 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11:00 a.m.; Sun. evening 7 Chapel of Praise: Dunlap, Pastor. 580-326-3516. Services: Sunday J.E. Arnold. 580-296-4275. S.S. 10 a.m.; S.W. 11 a.m.; 50 E. Main • Durant DURANT • 924-3928 p.m. 10:00 a.m.; and 6 p.m. Sun. Eve. 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve. Prayer Svc. 7 Wed evening.7 p.m. The People’s Church, Bokchito: Rev. Buddy J. Sacred Paths Circle: (Nondenominational) 622 N. Lake Point Community Church: 120 South Barcheers, W.S. 10:30 a.m. Wed. 7:00 p.m. 214 N. Kelly McLean, Durant, OK Rev: Casey & Krysty Underwood 2nd, Durant. .S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. St., Bokchito, Okla. 580-847-2860. Services Every Saturday 2 P.M. Lee Heights Baptist: North McLean Dr., Durant. INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3412 W. University, Duane & Sue Sheriff, 924-3799. Harry Boydstun, Pastor. S.S. 9:30 Victory Life: Community Christian Church: 5525 University Blvd., Ministers. Sunday Morning Express 8 a.m.; 2nd Service 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 Durant, OK. Pastor, Jim Hodson 580-745-9247.-9:00 a.m., 3rd Service 11:00 a.m., Thurs. 7 p.m. p.m. Praise & Worship, S.S. 10:30 a.m.; Wed Eve. Youth Mead Baptist: Kerry Groce, Minister. 924-7612. Group 6 p.m.-7:45. S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.;

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S Box 1727, Durant, OK Adjustment for any error is home decor, brand name Come See. 6 months! SALE THE STATE OF 74702-1727, attorney for limited to actual cost of Dozer work. Driveways, clothing, books, games, Custom-built homes Appliances furnished, Water OKLAHOMA TO: Personal Representative space involved. The roads, build ponds, timber many new in box items, Yard Sale: Thurs., Fri. & on your land paid. CH/A 250/Deposit CJ-2008-836 JAY E SIMINGTON, of the Estate, Beverly Ann Durant Daily Democrat clearing. Give us a call to perfect for gifts Sat. Cheap stuff. 309 S. 500/rent SHEILA G. SIMINGTON, Hatfield, on or before the Classified does not discuss your needs. 920- 3rd. Notice is given that on the KRYSTY A following presentment assume financial 2751 or 903-624-5180. 1201 Waco Street, Thurs, 11th day of Sept., 2009, at Recreational UNDERWOOD, AND date: October 11, 2009, or responsibilities for errors Fri & Sat. School supplies, 1000 Close to college. 10:00 am, at the East door CASEY UNDERWOOD, the same will be forever or omissions. Please Sherry’s Housekeeping. makeup, jewelry, crosses, Vehicles 580-380-8160 of the County Courthouse, IF LIVING, AND IF barred. request corrections in For reliable pet products, small 4200 Hwy 75 N, Sherman in the City of Durant, Bryan DECEASED, THEIR accordance with deadline housekeeping, have appliances, dishes, linens, 1.800.756.2506 County, Oklahoma, the references, contact ubh.com FOR RENT HEIRS, PERSONAL Dated this 11th day of schedules. furniture, scrapbook ATVs WAC Sheriff of said County will REPRESENTATIVES, August, 2009. Sherry. (580)367-3052 items, and clothes, baby offer for sale and sell, with 2003 Kawasaki 300 4X4 2 Bedroom DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, clothes and items. appraisement, for cash, at 300 J&J Flooring runs, good, new tires House SUCCESSORS AND /s/ Abby Rogers, OBA Services public auction, to the Wood, Laminate, carpet, $1250. cash 870-377- ASSIGNS AND THE #22291 15 Van Meter Lane, off N. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Durant’s highest and best bidder, all vinyl, tile, shower, tubs, 49th St. Saturday and 3521 that certain real estate in UNKNOWN BURRAGE LAW FIRM backsplashes, All real estate advertised FINEST SUCCESSORS 1201 Westside Drive Child / Elderly Care Sunday, Clothes, misc Bryan County, Oklahoma, countertops, remodels items, patio furniture. Motorcycles herein is subject to the 49th Street & to-wit: P.O. Box 1727 and repairs. All work Federal Fair Housing Act, GREETINGS: Durant, OK 74702-1727 Childcare: Mead area, all guaranteed. Insured. 2-Family Garage Sale: 05 HD, Heritage Soft tail which makes it illegal to Blackjack Telephone: 580-920- day/after school. 580-380- classic. 4,000 miles, extra A part of the E/2 SE/4 (580)775-3835 Friday 8:30-1:00, advertise “any preference, You are hereby notified 0700 2451. chrome, garage kept. Drive SE/4 NW/4 of Section 17, Saturday 8:00-2:00. 1100 limitation, or dis- Township 6 South, that you have been sued Facsimile: 580-920-0702 Folsom $14,000. 924-7913 $575 month Repairs crimination because of Range 9 East of the by Plaintiff in the above Financial Road(Stonecreek/Rolling 1998 Sportster, 1200, 924-2822 Indian Base and cause in the District Court Published in the Durant Custom cabinets, custom wood Hills Addition) Lots race, color, religion, forward controls, new Meridian, Bryan County, of Bryan County, Daily Democrat August furniture, remodels and of kids' clothes, boys size handicap, family status, NEED CASH NOW? tires, $5600. 580-980- Oklahoma, described as Oklahoma, entitled 14, 2009 repair. Fred Ford. 920- 8-12, girls' size 5 & 6 and sex handicap, familial WE WANT TO MAKE 0055 follows: Beginning at the Deutsche Bank National 4503 status or national origin, or YOU A LOAN! 10-16, some adult clothes, Southeast corner of said Trust Company, as IN THE DISTRICT girls' furniture and room 2005 Harley Davidson, intention to make any such LeChateau E/2 SE/4 SE/4 NW/4; Trustee for FFMLT 2006- COURT OF BRYAN $135 - $1320 Roofing decor, TV, bikes, Custom Nighttrain, 14,000 preference, limitation or Apartments Thence North 89 degrees FF4, Mortgage Pass- COUNTY STATE OF household items and miles, black, extras, 1- NO CHECKING ACCOUNT Jimmy Smith Roofing is discrimination.” 700 N. 3rd 38 minutes 06 seconds Through Certificates, OKLAHOMA misc. owner 775-4011 West 332.30 feet along Series 2006-FF4, NEEDED USUALLY not affiliated with Smith 924-8837 the East and West Plaintiff v. Jay E. In the Matter of the 30 MINUTE SERVICE! Roofing, a/k/a Benny 2917 Michelle St., off of This newspaper will not • 1 & 2 bedrooms centerline of said Smith Roofing, a/k/a 2000 knowingly accept any Simington and Sheila G. Estate of BESSIE NOBLE FINANCE University, Sat. Little kids Automotive • Laundry Facilities Section to a point; Hines Roofing. advertising for real estate Simington and Krysty A. LUCILLE HAUK a/k/a 1344 B W. EVERGREEN summer & winter clothes, • Convenient to Thence North 00 degrees Underwood and Casey LUCILLE HAUK, toys & more. which is in violation of the schools & shopping 05 minutes 15 seconds Underwood, et al., Deceased. (580) 924-4321 400 Financial Autos law. All persons are hereby HUD West 75.50 feet to the Defendants, and that you informed that all dwellings Approved Point of Beginning; must answer the Petition No. PB-2009-71 LIVING ESTATE $500! Police Impounds! advertised are available on Thence North 00 degrees Home Improvements Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas of said Plaintiff on or an equal opportunity basis. Apartments for rent. 05 minutes 15 seconds 500 SALE OF and more! For Listings before the 28 day of NOTICE OF HEARING Education Calera Village, Calera, West 584.96 feet; Thence 800-628-5707 x A804. September, 2009, or the PETITION FOR Julia Knight OK. Some rental South 89 degrees 38 allegations of said Petition PROBATE OF WILL HAMBY DRYWALL th 08 Cadillac CTS, loaded, assistance available for minutes 08 seconds East will be taken as true and a 615 N. 8 170.75 feet; Thence AND PAINTING 600 excellent condition. those who qualify senior judgment will be entered Notice is hereby given to Animals South 00 degrees 05 $29,900. 580-564-3394 or citizens, handicapp and for the sums due under all persons interested in 40 yrs. Experience Durant, OK minutes 15 seconds East 580-624-0118. families. For application the Note and Mortgage the Estate of Bessie 572.24 feet; Thence Fri - Aug 14th go to 1104A, Christy St. which are the subject of Lucille Hauk a/k/a Lucille 580.298.9891 Pets 86 Chevy Scottsdale, For Sale By Owner: 4 South 89 degrees 43 said suit in the amount of Hauk, Deceased, that on 580.271.1148 Sat - Aug 15th awesome motor, $950. Avalon Apartments fully minutes 57 seconds ACA registered Maltese bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, $53,536.49 with interest, 580-380-6883. remodeled, 3 and 4 West 101.19 feet to a the 12th day of August, puppies, $175. Registered 8:00 AM brick, 2100 sq. ft., carport, attorney fees and all costs 2009, Paul Booker Painting, inside/outside, CH/A, built 1997, 3/4 acre, bedroom units beginning 4”x4” concrete Chihuahua puppies, $75. Sun - Aug 16th 97 Dodge Van cold Ac in September starting at monument; Thence and a Decree ordering produced and filed in the drywalls, 30 yrs. $133,000. Caddo. 580- Shots/wormed. 580-317- $2800. OBO & 87 GMC $495. Office hours South 80 degrees 53 foreclosure of said District Court of Bryan experience. Vernon 1 - 5 PM 775-3742 5823. Safarri Van runs good Monday-Friday 9-6 and minutes 08 seconds Mortgage, barring your County, State of Hankins, 931-9418/580- $800. 775-5318 or 775- Saturday by appointment West 70.43 feet to the interest in the following Oklahoma, an instrument 775-5571 5-Family Yardsale: Friday Foreclosure! 3 bd, 2 ba 700 1756 only. Call for move in Point of Beginning. described real property. purporting to be the Last Agriculture & Saturday, 8 a.m. 7116 only $24,900! Priced to specials. 580-924-1030 Will and Testament of Remodel & Repair. 30 Wilson, corner of Wilson & Sell! For Listings 800-613- www.avalondurant.com subject to unpaid taxes, A part of the Northwest Bessie Lucille Hauk a/k/a years experience. Decks, Mockingbird. Books, Sports Utility 7782 xH746. advancements by Plaintiff Quarter (NW/4) of the Lucille Hauk, deceased, Home leveling. Quality 900 movies, toys, 2002 Isuzu Axiom, fully Merchandise I buy houses. 924-0034. Furnished motel units and for taxes, insurance Northwest Quarter and filed in said Court his workmanship. Call David boys/girls/men & women's loaded, $6700. 580-775- Tim Briscoe Real Estate. cabins, all utilities premiums, and expenses (NW/4) of Section Thirty- Petition praying for Miller. 380-6832 clothes - some new with 7366 included on Lake Texoma. necessary for the four (34), Township Six probate of the Will and tags, some furniture, lots Includes cable. (6) South, Range Nine asking that Letters Furniture preservation of the subject Roofing and Roof Repair. of misc. Trucks Land (Acreage) $125/week, $475/month. property, if any, said (9) East of the Indian Testamentary issue to he Local lumber yard 7 pc. dining room suite Rent by week or 6-Family Yard Sale: Baby 07 Chevrolet Z-71 property having been duly Base and Meridian, in and Kenneth Morton as references. All work w/hutch. $250. 580-920- Carroll Real Estate month.$130/week or everything, furniture, Extended Cab, clean appraised at $90,000.00. Bryan County, State of Co-Personal guaranteed. Jimmy (Bo) 9721 (903) 868-3154 $530/month. 580-965- Sale will be made pursuant decor, misc. Friday- pickup. $14,950. 580-624- Oklahoma, according to Representatives named in Smith. 924-3721 4351 or 920-6151. to an Alias Special the U.S. Government the Will. Pursuant to an Sunday, 2007 W. 0118. Miscellaneous Real Estate Execution And Order Of Survey thereof, Order of the Court issued Evergreen. 3500 Like new 1 bedroom, 1 Lawn Service Real Estate Rentals Sale issued in accordance described as on the 12 day of August, Bathtub Refinishing 3000 bath duplex with CH/A, with judgment entered in BEGINNING at a point 2009, notice is hereby Small Brush hog jobs. Porcelain Fiberglass. Moving/Large Garage Sales appliances and lawn the District Court of Bryan 120 feet North of the given that on the 11 day of Lawn mowing, clean up, www.cedriccryer.com. Sale: Saturday only, 3809 service included, no pets County, Oklahoma, in Southwest corner of Sept., 2009, at 10:00 tree trimming. 924-7328 903-456-6556. Dakota, N. of Durant, off Apartments/ $300./ deposit $475./ rent. Gerlach. Clothes, toys, Case No. CJ-2008-836, said Northwest Quarter o’clock a.m., the Petition or 916-5972 For Sale By Owner Townhouses 109 Timothy Lane 580- entitled Wells Fargo Bank, (NW/4) of the Northwest will be heard at the District Disney/ Beach area 7 day, furniture, tools. 931-7475 N.A., Plaintiff, vs. Neal B. Quarter (NW/4) of said Courtroom, Bryan County, Yard Service Reasonable 6 night stay with 2 Disney Need someone to make Brick, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Flowers, Mary Lou Section Thirty-four (34); Courthouse, Durant, Rates. 580-980-0055 tickets paid $750 sell offer on garage sale. Set 2 car garage in Ridgmont Briarwood Houses For Rent Flowers, John Doe, Jane thence North 88.71 feet; Oklahoma, when an $249 Good for 1 year call up in garage. Call (580) Estate, fenced backyard, Doe, Bryan County Nat'l thence East 217.42 feet; where all persons 405-218-1823 Apartments 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Bank, being all of the Other Services 916-1990 new carpet and tile. thence South 88.71 feet; interested may appear duplex,on Lake Texoma, Defendants and persons Mig Master 250, $1500. $139,000. 579-2203 thence West 217.42 feet and contest the same. BrushHogging, lawn Sat 8-12, Calera 404 W. One & Two Bdrms., Oklahoma side. holding or claiming any Bottle of Oregon gas, to the Point of mowing, and, square Main watch for signs $550/month, including interest or lien in the $300. 35T wood splitter, Unfurnished! Beginning, commonly IN TESTIMONY bales of hay and wood for name brand kids clothes Houses For Sale utilities and cable. subject property. sale. (580)920-6679 $1200. (580)283-2995 Appliances Furnished known as 622 McLean WHEREOF, I have size 7-12, shoes, toys, 1983 Prestige 2 bedroom, (580)965-4351 or 920- Drive, Durant, OK 74701 lots of men & women Water paid, CH&A. 6151 BY: /s/ Bill Sturch, hereunto set my hand this Rascal Electric Scooter, 1 bath furnished, great (the “Property”) Plumbing / Electrical clothes to size 2X, TV, Sheriff 12 day of August, 2009. $300. Husky 21 HP 46 condition, $10,500. OBO 1 bedroom, 802 S. 5th. DVD player, lots of 924-6025 Bryan County, inch mower, $475. Go- call 239-0398 $275/month, DATED this 4 day of /s/ Mark R. Campbell Christmas stuff & lots of Oklahoma Sewing Machine Repair. cart, $300. All good and $200/deposit. 924-1649 August, 2009. JUDGE OF THE runs good. 924-5678 misc. Don't miss this one 1983 Prestige 2 bedroom, Doylene's Quilt Shop, 1 bath furnished, great JAMES P. CATES-#13182 DISTRICT COURT 2 bedroom 1 bath 1623 924-4145. All Work Sat, 8 am till gone. N on condition, $10,500. OBO BAER, TIMBERLAKE, COURT CLERK OF Beginner Clarinet. Used. W. Elm $525/ mo. 931- Guaranteed. 49th, left before you get to call 239-0398 COULSON & CATES, P.C. BRYAN COUNTY Burrage Law Firm Good condition w/case Call 0340 or 920-8743 P.O. Box 1727 and accessories. Best Mike's Service Center, Attorneys for Plaintiff 2 bedroom house 618 W. By: /s/ Robin Crowe Durant, OK 74702-1727 Professional Services Offer. (580)380-9054 watch for signs. Energy Star P.O. Box 18486 TOWNHOME Georgia, $395/month, Oklahoma City, OK Deputy Clerk New Home Spinet-Console Piano For Tools and miscellaneous $300/deposit. 924-1649 73154-0486 511 E. Wilson, Calera 200 Sale. Take on small items. 517 S 3rd. Fri, Sat, PROPERTIES Telephone: (405) 842- (SEAL) Announcements payments. See Locally. 1- Sun. 3/2-1200SF, Stove, 2 bedroom house-702 W 7722 • Cool Places Dozer Worx 800-343-6494 Dish Washer, Tennessee $450 month KIVELL, RAYMENT AND Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 Dump Truck, Yard Sale dishes, Microwave, Walk-in and $300 deposit. 924- FRANCIS Lost & Found Back Hoe, Trailer red, 4x8 with ramp glassware, home decor, Closets, Ceiling Fans, • Affordable Prices 1649 Published in the Durant A Professional cookware, rugs, chair, $200 Reward. Missing Top Soil, excellent condition $550. Window Treatments. Daily Democrat August 7, Corporation books, music, ladies 2 bedroom mobile home since Aug. 6, Rolling 580-924-0760 Will qualify for First 14 and 21, 2009 Shannon Taylor, OBA Sand & Gravel clothing- including plus in country for rent 580- Wood Hills Area. "Banjo," 924-9290 #20116 924-6784 sixes, baby clothing, toys Time Home Buyer 920-3773 IN THE DISTRICT a Golden Retriever/blonde 920-6108 Want To Buy Credit. Triad Center I, Suite 240 & more Sat. 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10 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Local FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2009 PRC and SE launch Painting parking spots intern program DURANT — Southeastern Based on the course syl- Oklahoma State University’s labus, MAP participants spend John Massey School of five weeks rotating through Business and PRC have joined business-related functional together to launch the areas, including HR adminis- Management Associates tration, Recruiting, Program (MAP), a business Operations, Client Services internship program for college and Work Force Management. students who are enrolled at Candidates who successfully Southeastern Oklahoma State graduate the program will University. receive SE credit hours and, MAP will provide dependent upon availability, Southeastern students with could be offered a position business experience and on- with the company. Existing the-job training and develop- PRC employees attending SE ment by providing rotational may also receive tuition reim- assignments through key func- bursement and will be consid- tional departments in the PRC ered for promotional opportu- Durant location. PRC is a nities. domestic and international out- “PRC is very excited about sourced business solutions the opportunity to partner with provider that delivers customer Southeastern and the accredit- management and sales and ed John Massey School of marketing services on behalf Business to launch the of leading brands. Management Internship “We have thoroughly Program.” said Steve Richards, enjoyed developing this mutu- PRC’s chief executive officer. ally beneficial partnership with “The program is a win-win for PRC executives. This is the all involved, especially for the DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: KEVIN DUKE type of partnership that will students who are able to earn JOE ATCUSON spent Wednesday repainting the parking lots and streets on Southeastern’s campus. provide opportunities for PRC, college credits while obtaining Southeastern, and our commu- business experience and on- nity,” said Dr. Larry Minks, the-job training and develop- Police log interim president of ment. We appreciate the part- Southeastern. “There is also nership with the university and A cross section of calls to 2:46 auto accident Larry 6:25 unwanted guest 400 Huggins Apartments long-term potential for growth look forward to making this the Bryan County Dyson Motors block of Allen and development as the intern- program a success.” Communications Center 2:55 harassment 1700 block 6:31 public intoxication 800 Thursday ship evolves.” The Management of Olive block of S. Ninth 2:18 a.m. loud music 600 According to Lisa Jacobs Internship Program will offi- Wednesday 3:29 auto accident 1100 6:32 auto accident Old block of N. Fifth Oliver, PRC’s vice president of cially launch Monday, Aug. 9:05 a.m. guard dogs run- block of Chuckwa Caddo Highway 2:45 theft 2400 block of training, MAP offers a unique 17, with a kick-off celebration ning loose 600 block of S. 12th 4:43 harassment 600 block 6:53 Chihuahua stolen 200 Main opportunity for students to at PRC’s 1012 Radio Road 10:41 white pit bull roam- of W. Mulberry block of W. Elm 2:50 prowler 600 block of gain valuable exposure to busi- location. Minks and Richards ing around 3300 block of N. 4:48 cell phone stolen 900 7:28 vandalism 500 block S. Third ness functions and career will join Tommy Kramer of First block of N. Second of Circle Beach 6:18 auto accident north of growth opportunities. the Durant Industrial Authority 12:10 p.m. auto accident 5:02 drunk man in store run- 8:39 shoplifters Walmart Caddo “The program provides cus- to personally welcome stu- Cars & Tires ning customers off and reeks of 8:42 dead animal 7:10 sick cat 300 block of S. tomized learning experiences dents enrolled in the senior 12:36 loud music 300 block alcohol 300 block of N. First Briarwood/Crooked Oak Third that will give the intern an level internship program. of E. Florida 5:08 suspicious activity car 9:23 disturbance 3200 7:33 dogs chasing kids try- opportunity to acquire busi- Kramer and Team Durant have 1:33 black lab needs picked wash N. First block of W. Main ing to get on bus 800 block of ness knowledge to help further played pivotal roles in helping up 300 block of Country Club 5:56 theft Discount Liquor 10:23 assault 300 block of E. Florida their professional growth and cement the partnership 2:21 drug investigation 6:16 dumping 3600 block S. 1th 8:05 dog to be picked up success,” Oliver said. between PRC and SE. 1000 block of N. Fifth of Dawna 11:13 harassment Dennis 700 block of S. Third Upcoming events

Currently: Lisa McKinney, special education Aug. 13-16 Albert Parkway, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, preparation will be offered. For more target for crime by establishing com- The Durant Public School District has director at Calera Public Schools; Family Worship Center on the corner Aug. 15, and at Durant, 112 N. 12th information, call Beverly Nelson at munication between the sheriff’s a policy that allows for Proficiency- Achille — Superintendent Dr. Charles of 5th and Tennessee will be celebrat- Ave., at 3 p.m.Aug. 15. 775-4425. office and citizens of the area. For Based Promotion for all students in Caughern Jr. at (580) 283-3775. All ing its anniversary and homecoming Monday,Aug. 17 Thursday,Aug. 27 more information, call (580) 283- Grades K-12. Those students who services are without cost to parents Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, 2998. submit an application to demon- and information is confidential. Aug. 16. Speakers include Pastor The Bokchito Public Utility Authority Bryan County RSVP will have a Ongoing: strate proficiency in one or more core Andrew Ratcliff, Pastor and Presbyter will be performing a water line repair Mexican pile-on fundraiser from 11 curriculum areas will be given com- The Bokchito/Rock Creek Alumni Clyde Hess, State ladies director Monday,Aug.17,from 4-8 p.m.During a.m.to 2 p.m.Thursday,Aug.27,at the David Stallings, state service officer, prehensive tests which are specifical- Association has canceled its July and Arlena Burnsworth and on Saturday, this time water services in the town Bryan County Community Building will be available at the Veterans of ly designed to correlate with the August meetings.The group will have a Aug.15, at 7 p.m. They will welcome will be turned off. Make preparations sponsored by Durant Masonic Lodge Foreign Wars Post No. 3916, located mandatory curriculum objectives meeting in September, and everyone Southern Gospel Quartet music by before that time and draw up extra No. 45.The cost is $5. For more infor- at 123 South Second Ave., Durant, on referred to as Priority Academic is encouraged to attend. Delivered 24/7. Then on Sunday fol- water for your use. For questions, call mation, call 924-3659. the following dates and time. He will Student Skills (PASS). Applications, lowing the morning service, they will city hall at (580) 295-3775. Tuesday, Sept. 1 be able to help veterans and family which are available in the principal’s One home and one business will be have a potluck dinner and fellowship members with claims they wish to file office at each site, must be returned selected each month for “Yard of the open to everyone. The concert is free Free Adult Education classes and Residents of Allison Road and sur- or follow up on. His dates and times by Tuesday, Sept. 15. Tests will be Month.” You may nominate your own and open to the public. enrollment will begin at 9 a.m. Aug. rounding rural neighboring areas are follow: the first and third Tuesday from administered on Saturday, Sept.19, or another’s landscape. Notify the 17.Enroll for day classes at the former invited to a neighborhood watch 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.and the sec- 2009. Students will be notified of the Keep Durant Beautiful Committee of Today George Washington Elementary, 314 meeting at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 1, at ond and fourth Tuesday from 10:30 your nomination by phone at 931- specific time and location prior to An Indian taco sale will be held from E.Main St. on East Main Street begin- 2528 Allison Road. There will be a a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, testing. Parents or students who have 6604 or e-mail [email protected]. ning at 9 a.m. Monday through guest speaker. The goal is to make call (580) 920-0832. The goal of the Yard of the Month 4:30-7 p.m. today at the Achille questions concerning these tests Chickasaw Community Center 104 W. Thursday.Classes in life skills and GED residents of the area a less inviting should contact the principal at the Award is to recognize the efforts of Durant residents and business own- Main St., in Achille. Indian tacos with attendance center where the stu- all the trimmings, plus dessert and dents attends school. ers who take pride in their home and landscape and inspire others to do drink will be served. Carryouts avail- the same. able. Adults tickets cost $5 and chil- Big Five Head Start is currently taking dren 12 and under can eat for $3.The applications for the four-year-old public is invited to attend. classrooms. Parents need to bring the New voter registration cards are to be child’s birth certificate, immunization mailed to the registered voters of Saturday,Aug. 15 Precinct 25. The polling place for record, social security cards for the The Sulphur Springs Church, located family and proof of family income. For Precinct 25 has been changed, Linda Fahrendorf, secretary of the Bryan three miles south of Bennington on more information, call the Family Jennings and Sulphur Springs Road, Advocate at 924-7404 and ask for County Election Board, announced. Voters in Precinct 25 formerly voted will have a breakfast sale from 8:30- Brenda, Betty, Treva or Roni or visit 11:30 a.m. and an inside sale from 9 3725 W.Arkansas St., Durant. at West Bryan County Volunteer Fire Department. Beginning with the next a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the church. Area school districts are looking for election,the polling place for Precinct children and young people from birth 25 will be Mead Baptist Church, 321 South Church St. Voters should use Dan Arnett will host a series of town through age 21 who may be in need of halls across the Second District to special education services. Public law the east parking lot entrance. Voters need to update any changes to allow Oklahomans to express their mandates confidential evaluation and views on topics in the upcoming week. That’s right! Dennis the Menace, placement for visually impaired, hear- address, name, etc. to ensure a new voter identification card is received. These town halls will be open to all ing impaired, physical disabilities, Oklahomans, whether Democrat or Hi & Lois, Hager the Horrible and mental handicaps, speech or lan- GED testing will be administered Republican. The gatherings will all Beetle Bailey are joining Blondie, guage disabilities, emotional distur- take place outside of Dan Boren’s bances and/or other special needs. through the Durant Public School sys- Funky Winkerbean and the rest of tem during the months of August, Oklahoma offices across the state. Information is available from the fol- Arnett will be in McAlester, 118 E. Carl the funny pages gang on Tuesday, lowing: Silo — Special Education September, October, November and Services at Silo Public School District; December. You may complete an August 4. For puzzle lovers, sudoku Rock Creek — Special Education application to receive an Oklahoma Director Rhonda Bishop at 924-9601 State Department of Education SAY IT and a nifty crossword round out authorization test by contacting Linda or Rock Creek Superintendent Preston the new comics page. Watch for it. Burns at (580) 295-3761; Calera — Condor at (580) 775-0925 or Lisa Jestis at (580) 924-5595. 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Felonies filed Ronald Wayne Mayes, 51, 35. Mark Connell vs. Jessica Cynda Belasquez, eviction. J. Hughes, indebtedness, dis- Grapevine, Texas, two or Brandon Arthur Shook, 22, Connell. missed. Billy Ray Hobbs, 40, more bogus checks over and Stephanie Michelle Mary House vs. Deryle Civils filed Target National Bank vs. Mead, DUI. felony limit. Davis, 18. Thomas House. Randy G. Reynolds, money Joshua Dewayne Gibbs, Southwestern Bell Kenneth Caleb Turner, 25, Robin Lee-Ann Isenhour Telephone vs. Alpha Pipeline, judgment, dismissed. 26, Durant, grand larceny and Felonies disposed and Patricia Ann Dellinger, vs. Gregory Allen Isenhour. Wells Fargo Bank vs. false declaration of ownership Welding & Construction, Dusti Lynn Scroggins, 33, 38. Jason Matthew Hathcoat Alpha Omega Construction Richard Daniel Beishline and in pawn. Andrew Joseph Frakes, 23, vs. Nicole Lynette Hathcoat. Roxie Beishline, foreclosure, Christopher Wayne Webb, Durant, aggravated assault and John Does 1 through 10, and battery, dismissed on and Christi Lashane Chappell, negligence. dismissed. 41, Springtown, Texas, two or 27. Small claims filed Vickie L. Williams vs. more bogus checks over state’s motion. Asset Acceptance Corp. vs. Walter J. Dorman, 24, Danny Boy Bragg, 42, and First Street Apartments vs. Bernard Descoteau, indebted- Medical Center of felony limit. Wendi Glynetta Sumner, 40. Southeastern Oklahoma, Colton Rex Ray Upchurch, Durant, assault and/or battery Taylor Floyd and McCalip ness. with a dangerous weapon, no Miles Porterfield Gooding, O’Dell, eviction. Credit Acceptance Corp. Durant Family Medical 19, McAlester, second-degree 45, and Karen Lea Taylor, 42. Clinic, Bharatt Mittal, Deepak burglary and knowingly con- contest, five-year deferred Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. vs. Jessica Cheek, money sentence. Robert G. Harmon, 38, and DNK, money judgment. judgment. Jaiswal M.D., Jaiswal Clinic cealing stolen property. Rachele Lee Mason, 28. and OSU College of Janice Louellen Buckman, Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. Bureaus Investment Group Misdemeanor DUIs James Steven Riley Jr., 53, Clarksville Timber Co., vs. Larry D. Whisnant, money Osteophatic Medicine, med- 35, Durant, grand larceny and and Teresa Lynn Henderson, ical negligence, dismissed as knowingly concealing stolen Jeffrey Allen Peek, 26, money judgment. judgment. 54. Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. Tyler Dewayne Posey, to Durant Family Medical property. Oklahoma City. Arlen Keith Abernathy, 46, Clinic. Ezekiel Vera-Lumos, 21, Rosario Delgado Ramos, M & C Trucking, Carla name change. and Patricia Elaine Coburn, Tomlinson and Michael Lasalle National CNH Capital America vs. Durant, leaving the scene of 29, Durant. 49. Joe Corbett, Corbett Cattle an accident involving injury George Eugene Lamothe, Tomlinson, money judgment. Association vs. Talmage Jason Andrew Holderhead, Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. Hannan and Retha Hannan, Co. and Corbett Ag Services, and misdemeanor DUI. 49, Kenefic. 21, and Bethany Paige replevin and money judgment Calvin Clinton Hartigan Jr., John Mark Gibson, 26, Fibersource Inc., money judg- foreclosure. Patterson, 22. ment. for plaintiff. 48, Durant, endeavoring to Bokchito. Civils disposed Walter Mortgage Co. vs. manufacture methampheta- Divorces filed Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. Mike Bailey, money judg- Vanessa G. Dean, foreclosure, mine and methamphetamine Misdemeanor bogus checks Erin Capital Management judgment for plaintiff by possession. Earl Teel vs. Gloria Teel. ment. Willard Eugene vs. Chadrick Cox, money default. Crystal Dawn Hampton, Donna Rena Moses vs. Choctaw Travel Plaza vs. judgment, dismissed. Henderson, 30, Calera. Kent Alan Moses. BIB LLC, money judgment. Ronnie L. Ragle vs. Lyndy 34, Calera, endeavoring to Discover Bank vs. Mike Renee Parris, money judg- manufacture methampheta- Mona Lynn Larock vs. Lacy Fitzgerald vs. Loni Ray Parks, money judgment Marriage licenses Tony Fragrasso. Moss, eviction. ment — auto accident, dis- mine and methamphetamine for plaintiff by default. missed. possession. Jacob Colt Weger, 24, and Susan Geudry Thomas vs. Farris Electric vs. William Midland Funding vs. Christopher Shane Nassar, Amanda Kay Ledford, 20. Gary Neil Thomas. Boone, money judgment. Gloria Castro, indebtedness, Correction 24, Sherman, Texas, traffick- John David Little Jr., 27, Andrew Jonathan Harbin Melody Stephens vs. dismissed. ing in methamphetamine, and Lidia Michelle Garcia, vs. Emily Ann Harbin. Herbert Andrew Bliss, evic- Capital One Bank vs. A listing in last Friday’s possession of marijuana with 30. Betty Lou Morriss vs. Joe tion. Nancy J. Earnhart, indebted- court records erroneously intent to distribute and grand Ricardo Modesto Nava, 33, Clarence Morriss. Melody Stephens vs. Greg ness, dismissed. read “Divorces dismissed.” It larceny. and Alma Patricia Moreno, Ballard, eviction. Capital One Bank vs. Vicki should have read “Divorces Divorces granted Anthony Stephens vs. granted.” Seven suspected slaying suspects plead not guilty in Florida

BY MELISSA NELSON any of the suspects, but the ly documents and jewelry of they operated. Authorities Beasley told The sion,” he said. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER charges returned by a grand sentimental family. Family have removed the cash as pos- Associated Press on Thursday And he said some of the jury this week allow for that attorney Robert Beasley this sible evidence. that all of the nine children children are also seen on PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) possibility. week said a second safe left at On Thursday, Beasley filed who where in the home had images from extensive sur- — Six men and a 16-year-old Arraigned on two counts of the home contained $164,000 a motion to suppress the various special needs, includ- veillance system. boy charged as an adult plead- first-degree murder and a sin- in cash and may have been the release of pictures and sur- ing Downs Syndrome, autism Eddins, the state attorney, ed not guilty to first-degree gle count of home invasion intended target. veillance video from the fam- and fetal alcohol syndrome. said prosecutors respected the murder charges on Thursday are: Leonard Patrick Surveillance cameras cap- ily’s home to the media as part Some of the children need family’s privacy concerns. in the slaying of a Panhandle Gonzalez Jr., 35; Leonard tured men dressed as ninjas of the court records. The machines to assist with their Eddins did not anticipate couple who adopted 13 chil- Patrick Gonzalez Sr., 56; and wearing black masks materials include images of breathing. releasing any of the informa- dren, many with special Wayne Coldiron, 41; Donnie entering the couple’s sprawl- some of the nine children who “Some of the children wit- tion before Monday to give needs. Ray Stallworth, 28; Gary ing house and leaving in less were home when the couple nessed this crime and they are the court time to consider the The six adults could face Lamont Sumner Jr., 30; than four minutes. were killed, according to the all processing it differently. motion. the death penalty if convicted Frederick Lee Thornton Jr., Beasley has said money in court filing. Because they are all disabled, “It’s not unusual to have in the July 9 robbery and 19; and Rakeem Florence, 16. the second safe was a cash “The images are extraordi- they are processing it in their motions like this in these shooting deaths of Byrd and Taken from the Billing’s reserve for the family’s used narily graphic and include and own ways. We have multiple, types of cases. A judge has to Melanie Billings at the cou- home was a safe that investi- car financing business. The include footage of the minor multiple, multiple concerns evaluate the obligation to vic- ple’s sprawling home west of gators have said contained the family ran Worldco Financial children as well as scenes from about their parents’ bodies tims and the public’s right to Pensacola. The teenager children’s medications, fami- Services next to a used car lot the crime,” the motion stated. being seen on national televi- know,” he said. could face life in prison. Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Williams set a Nov. 9 trial for the men and an Oct. 21 trial for the teenager, but Red River Ford in Durant State Attorney Bill Eddins said the trials likely won’t start for as long as a year. “We Will Not be Undersold by Any Texas or Any Ford Dealer....That’s Our Commitment” Eddins said the investiga- tion into the complicated case is ongoing. He has not New 2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 2010 Mercury Milan announced whether he will V8, TX,OK Edition, Sync, Trailer seek the death penalty against Tow, Adj. Pedals, 3 AVAILABLE FOR Pwr Driver Stock #FT 9072 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! 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Up-To-The-Minute Forecast At 24-Hr. Forecast www.durantdemocrat.com TONIGHT: TOMORROW: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind between 6 Heat index values as high as 97. and 8 mph. South wind between 7 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Durant Readings 3-Day Forecast Thursday’s High 86 Sunday Thursday’s Low 65 Precipitation 0.00 Mostly sunny, with a Precip. This Month 1.93 high near 94. South Precip. This Year 30.19 wind between 7 and 14 mph, with Lake Texoma gusts as high as 21 mph. Monday Elevation 617.82 Normal Elevation 617.33 Mostly sunny, with Water Temp. 87 a high near 94. Regional

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BY ANNE FLAHERTY for the House’s chief admin- Obama’s plan to reform the in January, shortly before the ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER istrative officer, which main- nation’s health care system. House passed an $819 bil- tains the Web site, said traffic Democrats are trying des- lion bill to stimulate the WASHINGTON (AP) — data was not available and perately to regain control of economy. Amid a boisterous debate on could not be released with- the debate, with the White Ventura said new technol- health care reform, people out the lawmakers’ consent. House posting a new Web ogy called “load balancing” flooded members of But anecdotally, he said, site designed to dispel what is in place to try to handle Congress on Thursday with the spike in e-mail volume it called “the misinformation spikes in volume. So far, the so many e-mails that they was widely believed to be a and baseless smears that are House Web site remains THE DEMOCRAT overloaded the House’s pri- result of the health care cropping up daily.” House available to the public. mary Web site. debate. Democratic aides have set up In particular, people are (USPS 163-000) Established 1900: The Durant Daily Democrat is pub- Technical support issued a “It is clearly health care a health care war room out of heavily using a link on the lished daily except Saturday and Monday and widely observed holidays, at warning to congressional reform,” Ventura said. Majority Leader Steny site called “Write Your 200 West Beech St. in Durant, Okla., periodicals postage paid at Durant, staff that the site — “There’s no doubt about it.” Hoyer’s office. It is designed Representative,” which helps Okla., 74701. www.house.gov — may be Lawmakers are in their to help lawmakers answer a voter track down their rep- slow or unresponsive home districts this month for questions about the legisla- resentative by plugging in Subscription rates because of the large volume the August recess, where a tion. their zip code. Carrier delivery: of e-mail being sent to mem- populist backlash has Ventura said the last time ——— $85 annually; $48 for 26 weeks; $24 for 12 weeks; $8 for 4 bers. emerged in some quarters he saw such a significant On the Web: weeks Jeff Ventura, a spokesman against President Barack slow-down in the system was www.house.gov By mail: $219 annually. E-edition: Read the entire printed version online for only $78/year, $39/six ‘Death to Obama’ sign holder in Maryland detained months. Prices above include sales tax where applicable. BY DAVID DISHNEAU Washington County Barbara Golden, special off-campus. POSTMASTER: ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER Send address corrections to: Sheriff’s Capt. Peter Lazich. agent in charge of the Cardin’s national commu- Durant Daily Democrat Lazich said deputies agency’s Baltimore field nications director, Sue HAGERSTOWN, Md. P.O. Box 250 detained the unidentified, office, said Thursday that an Walitsky, called the incident Durant, Okla. (AP) — The Secret Service 51-year-old man near the investigation is ongoing but “unfortunate.” She said she is investigating a man who (580) 924-4388 entrance to Hagerstown declined further comment. A was unaware of it until 200 W. Beech authorities said held a sign Community College about 1 spokesman at the agency’s Thursday morning. reading “Death to Obama” p.m. Wednesday after get- Washington headquarters outside a town hall meeting ting calls from a number of also declined to discuss the on health-care reform in people attending the meet- investigation. western Maryland. ing held by Sen. Ben Cardin, Police said there were no The sign also read, D-Md. Obama was not at the other arrests among the “Death to Michelle and her meeting. nearly 1,000 people, some FREE QUARTER PAGE AD two stupid kids,” referring to The sheriff’s office turned carrying protest signs, who the first name of President the man over to the Secret came to the college for the Barack Obama’s wife, said Service, Lazich said. meeting or demonstrated Montana restaurant has beef for Obama, not with him BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) has three types of cheese: Turner. He owns 52 of the If you have a business card — A Bozeman, Mont., American, cheddar and restaurants around the coun- restaurant is saluting the Monterey Jack. The burger try and has a bison ranch in please drop off, e-mail, fax, president’s fondness for comes with a side of spicy southwest Bozeman. cheeseburgers by offering a mustard along with lettuce, Organizers expect as “Barack Obama Burger” tomato, onion and pickles, many as 500 people to or we will be happy to pick Friday to honor his visit to french fries and a small attend a rally Friday in the area. American flag. Belgrade, Mont., where The $10 bison meat burg- Ted’s Montana Grill is Obama is bringing his health up your card and enter it in er at Ted’s Montana Grill owned by CNN founder Ted care town hall tour. our drawing for a quarter Illinois man jailed for yawning freed after three weeks JOLIET, Illinois (AP) — 23 after yawning in Will the offending yawn as “loud page ad. An Illinois judge has freed a County Judge Daniel and boisterous.” man who had been in jail for Rozak’s court, the Chicago As Williams stood before three weeks after letting Tribune reported. He could the bench in shackles on loose a loud yawn during a have been jailed for six Thursday, the judge gave sentencing hearing. months. him a short lecture. He told One card will be drawn Thirty-three-year-old Williams was in court for Williams he wasn’t in cus- Clifton Williams of Richton his cousin’s sentencing on a tody for simply yawning but th Park was found in contempt drug charge. A prosecutor in for making a sound “that each week July 13 of court and jailed on July court at the time described was offensive to the court.” through August 17th.

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