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See Sports, page 1C Durant Daily Democrat$1.00 Big Five kicks Goodbye to Yuba: Elementary school to close off National Memories return at farewell event Community BY MATT SWEARENGIN MANAGING EDITOR Action month BY KEVIN DUKE People came to say “goodbye” STAFF WRITER to Yuba Elementary School during a farewell event held Saturday May is National afternoon at the school. Community Action month Photos lined the walls and cafe- and Big Five Community teria tables were covered with old Services and director Carol yearbooks, scrapbooks, photo Ammons is trying to get the albums and school bulletins. word out. Yuba Elementary School T- “We like to increase pub- shirts were for sale emblazoned lic awareness of all of our with the “Roadrunner” mascot programs and services we and the dates 1929-2010. This is provide,” Ammons said, the final semester for the school “and what it takes to quali- that is closing due to budget cuts. fy. Eight teachers are employed at “A lot of people don't the school and approximately 60 know that they may qualify students are enrolled in grades for our programs and may Kindergarten through sixth grade. not even know what we Earlier this year, officials learned offer.” that the elementary school would Programs offered be closing due to a loss of state through Big Five include funding. developmental disabilities Tonya Wade is not only a grad- services, emergency servic- uate of Yuba School, she has DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: MATT SWEARENGIN es, Head Start for kids, taught there for 20 years. housing, weatherization of “I was devastated,” she said, SHOWN ABOVE, looking at old scrapbooks and bulletins from Yuba School are from left, Mike homes, inexpensive trans- when asked about her reaction to Dyson, Sallie Loftis and Frankie Englutt. A “Farewell to Yuba School” event was held at the school portation and workforce the school’s closing. “I’ve been Saturday with former and current administrators, teachers, workers and students attending. The school development, among oth- here 20 years. It is like being is closing due to budget cuts. Below, twin brothers Shannon, left, and Shonnon Hoaglen look at pho- ers. evicted from your home. tographs on the wall. The Hoaglens attended Yuba from 1987-1991. Shown below is a T-shirt from In conjunction with “The kids are great and the the event. National Community teachers are great. We are like one Action month, Big Five is big happy family down here.” hosting an agency-wide Wade, who teaches third grade, conference, May 26, 27 said she will be transferring to and 28 at Southeastern Achille Schools. She said five of Oklahoma State University. Yuba’s eight teachers will transfer to Achille, and the other three will See BIG FIVE, page 2A lose their jobs. Twins Shannon and Shonnon Hoaglen attended Yuba from 1987 Durant City to 1991. “It was kind of a shock,” Council meeting Shonnon said, about the school closing. “It was really unexpected. set for Tuesday I thought it would grow more than Durant City Council years and then went to Achille from Achille in 1996. but it’s sad that it has to happen.” it has. It’s really sad to see it go.” meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at after the high school closed in “I hated to see it go,” Daley The last day of school is May Shannon said he had the same Durant City Hall for its 1991. He said he has been not said. “These were great kids and 20. Most of the students are reaction. regular monthly meeting. only a teacher, but a coach, bus the people here were wonderful. expected to transfer to Achille for Jim Daley is a former teacher The council will con- driver and principal. He retired “It’s sad. I knew it was coming the next school year. who taught at the school for 21 sider the following agenda items: VVA volunteer raises awareness for veterans to receive benefits — Appointment of Quinton McLarry and BY KEVIN DUKE The couple finally got come in, for example, and “The Secretary of Lemmones. “We had an Mike Lee to the Airport STAFF WRITER through the mounds of have no clue about Agent Veteran’s Affairs has just 89-year-old man come in Advisory Committee forms required and he got Orange and that they added five more illnesses to and cry because he had no — Appointment of Because her husband is a his benefits. So now she should be on an Agent the list, which will take idea why he had been the Whitney Kerr and Stewart Vietnam vet, Debbie spends her time helping Orange registry,” effect in June,” she said. way he was for the last 65 Hoffman to the Board of Lemmones volunteers all other veterans sift through Lemmones said. “They’ve Older veterans from years ... and nobody could Adjustment her time to the Vietnam the paperwork required to never been to a V.A. hospi- World War II and the help him. — Appointment of Veterans Association in get their aid from the tal. It amazes me because Korean War also come “People need to know no Bobby Story, Dr. Jason Durant, acting as an advo- Veterans Administration. some of these guys have through the V.V.A. looking matter what conflict they Simeroth and Ross cate to those who come in Recently she has noticed already had at least one of for help, totally unaware were in, even if they were Walkup to the Durant seeking help. a trend with the veterans the 11 illnesses on the that they could have been stateside, that there are so Community Facilities “We’re all a family,” coming in. They are simply Agent Orange list.” receiving aid from the time many benefits available to Authority Lemmones said. “The guys not aware that they have The chemical compound they got back home from them, all they need to do is — Appointment of are like brothers to us. My been eligible for benefits, in used by the U.S. military as the battlefield. to contact us.” Erica Corbett and Hal husband had a hard time spite of the fact that they a herbicide and defoliant “A lot of these guys Lemmones can be Johnson to Keep Durant getting his benefits, and we have had conditions that are has been shown to cause returned home, went back reached at the V.V.A. in Beautiful basically learned how to do covered by the V.A. numerous illnesses in those to work and never talked Durant at 580-920-1191 or — Appointment of it on our own.” “We have guys that who were exposed to it. about the war again,” said at 580-367-0649. Juliet Cathey and Dennis Garrett to the Library SE, city of Durant receive Economic Development partnership recognition Board — Appointment of BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS highlight successful part- Vinny Cacace, Amy Tubbs nerships between higher and Blake Wright to the DURANT— The city of education institutions and Organized Sports Durant and Southeastern businesses and to further Committee Oklahoma State University cultivate the higher learning — Appointment of have been recognized by environment through State Jason Campbell to Parks the Oklahoma State Regents’ Economic & Recreation Advisory Regents for Higher Development Grants. Board Education’s Economic Institutions involved in — Appointment of Development Partnership these partnerships provide Kevin Keener and Eddie Program. $500 for tuition waivers to Wagoner to the Planning Twenty-two business employees of the partner- Commission and higher education part- ing businesses, internships — Resolution in sup- nerships throughout the for current students of the port for the application of state were recently recog- institutions to work at the a tax credit and construc- nized for their innovative partnering businesses, fac- tion of a housing develop- collaborations that further ulty externships with the ment east of 2904 N. First the education of partnering businesses, Ave. Oklahoma’s workforce. and/or enhancement of the — Match for Red River The Oklahoma State partnership with additional Arts Council application Regents for Higher equipment, materials or to Oklahoma Arts Council PHOTO PROVIDED Education’s Economic supplies. The State Regents to Local Government Development Grant for the provide a $500 match to the Challenge grant ACCEPTING THE AWARD were Kathy Hendrick, city manager James Partnership Recognition Dunegan, mayor Jerry Tomlinson, and SE president Larry Minks. Program is designed to See PARTNERSHIP,page 2A See COUNCIL, page 2A DAILY BIBLE VERSE LOOKING AHEAD INSIDE TODAY’S DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT “Be wise in the way you act toward out- Hill to speak at OREA meeting Friday OBITUARIES ...... 2A siders; make the most of every opportu- BUSINESS ...... 3A The Bryan County chapter of the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association will hold its monthly meeting OPINION ...... 4A nity. Let your conversation be always full at the Raymond McKinney conference room at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma at noon ANNIE’S MAILBOX...... 6A of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you Friday.All members and interested persons are invited to attend.The speaker will be Joe Hill, the local LIFESTYLES ...... 1-2, 4B may know how to answer everyone.” representative for Congressman Dan Boren.Those wishing to eat should arrive at 11:30 a.m. For more COMICS ...... 3B SPORTS ...... 1-4, 8C - Colossians 4:5-6 information, call Jerry Combrink at 745-9679. CLASSIFIED ...... 5-7C

2A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Obituaries SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010

National Women’s Susan D. Hancock, 51 Jerry Dollar

Health Week kicks A service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Victory Jerry Dollar was born Sunday, December 16, Life Chapel in Durant for Susan 1962, in Durant, Oklahoma, to D. Hancock, 51, Durant, Arthur Vernon Dollar and Virginia off on Mother’s Day who died Saturday, May (Delozier) Dollar. He passed Women across the coun- “Research shows when 8, 2010, in Durant. from this life Thursday, May 6, try will be celebrating their women take care of them- Pastor Lee Armstrong 2010, in Dallas, Texas at the good health during the week selves the health of their will officiate. age of 47 years. of May 9-15. This weeklong family improves.” The daughter of Jerry graduated from health observance begins National Women’s Tommy Joe Stewart Durant High School in 1982. today, a very special day, Health Week encourages the and Anne Lucille He married Gayle in Durant, Mother’s Day. education of all women – Stewart Hagan, she was Oklahoma on June 29, 1990. National Women’s Health wives, mothers, grandmoth- born March 27, 1959, in Jerry worked for McCoy’s Tree Week is a nationwide initia- ers, daughters, sisters, aunts Dallas, Texas. Service until 1992. He enjoyed tive that encourages women and girlfriends – to take the Susan was a member of Victory working on cars and attending to take simple steps for a steps to improve their health Life Church, where she served as Care Pastor. She Monster Truck Shows. Jerry also enjoyed watching longer, healthier and happier and prevent disease. previously served in the Children’s Church, Media, Drag Racing and Deal Time. He loved his grand- life. Women are also encour- Food Bank and other areas. Susan was the head of children and was a member of the Baptist faith. Tommie M. James, aged to participate in the Women’s Prison Ministry. He is survived by: wife, Gayle of the home; Family & Consumer National Women’s Checkup Preceding her in death were her parents, spouse daughters, Estelle Prince and husband Daniel of Science, Extension Day set for Monday, May Ronney Kinslow and great nieces Hollie Marie, Durant, Oklahoma; Paige Dollar and Kendra Dollar Educator, said the U.S. 9th by taking these simple Rylie Anne and Marlie Nicole Vitalec. of the home; sons, Andrew Dollar and wife Kace of Department of Health and steps: Survivors include sisters Denise and husband Durant, Oklahoma; Devin Dollar of the home; Human Services’ Office on · Women should contact Bob Stout, Cartwright, Lisa Stewart, Temple, grandchildren, Brayden Prince of Durant, Women’s Health coordi- their current doctor or nurse Texas; brother Ric and Mindy Flanagan, Roanoke, Oklahoma; step granddaughter, Mariah Talbot and nates the event which to schedule checkups and Texas; sister Tracy and Paul Fields, Grapevine, Kadi Talbot both of Durant, Oklahoma; sister, empowers women to make screening services on Texas; mom Jean Stewart, Hawkins, Texas; nieces Cindy Poston of Durant, Oklahoma; brother, Don their health their top priority. National Women’s Checkup Rebecca and Stephen Vitalec, Fort Worth, Texas, Ray of Durant, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, “During this week many Day. Sheri Stewart, Hawkins, Texas, and numerous Jeremy Poston and wife Mylissa of Durant, groups work together to edu- · During their checkups, other relatives and friends. Oklahoma; Brandon Delozier of Durant, cate women about the steps women should discuss with Interment will follow at Garden of Memories, Oklahoma; Tamara Williams and husband Hoss of they take to improve their their health care profession- Colbert. Bokchito, Oklahoma; Donovan Ray, Aaron Ray, physical and mental health als which of the tests are Family hour is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Raymond Ray and Waylon Ray all of Durant, and lower their risks of cer- right for them, when they funeral home. Oklahoma; 4 Great Nephews and 2 Great Nieces. tain diseases,” James said. should have them, and how Family and friends may send online condo- Preceded in death: parents, Arthur and Virginia “National Women’s Health often. lences and view tributes at Dollar; sister, Tammie Dollar. Week is important to remind · Women can learn what www.coffeymurray.com. Family Hour will be 7-8 p.m. Monday, May 10, women that taking care of screenings and immuniza- Services are under the direction of Coffey- 2010, at Coffey-Murray Funeral Home. themselves is important to tions they need and at what Murray Funeral Home in Durant. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, living longer, healthier and age at: http://www.women- 2010, Coffey-Murray Chapel. Rev. Will Arrington happier lives.” shealth.gov/whw/health- will officiate. Interment will follow at Highland James encourages resources/screening-tool/. Cemetery Durant, Oklahoma. Serving as pallbear- women to get at least two · Take the Checkup Day ers will be Miguel Gonzalez, Steve Cavander, hours and 30 minutes of pledge at http://www.wom- Wally Tucker and Billy Paul Bishop. moderate physical activity, enshealth.gov/whw/check- Family and friends may send online condo- one hour and 15 minutes of up-day/ and pledge to lences and view tributes at vigorous physical activity or schedule at least one of the www.coffeymurray.com. a combination of both each preventive health screenings Services are under the direction of Coffey- week. She also suggests eat- during May 2010. Murray Funeral Home Durant, Oklahoma. ing a nutritious diet, visiting Additional information Maxine Neaves, 77 a health care professional to on National Women’s receive regular checkups Health Week can be found Services are pending with Coffey-Murray Funeral and preventative screenings, online at http://www.wom- Home for Maxine Neaves, 77, of Durant, who died May avoiding risky behaviors enshealth.gov/whw. 8, 2010, in Denison, Texas. such as smoking and paying For more information on attention to mental health. nutrition and health aware- This includes getting ness, you may reach James PARTNERSHIP Laird Football Field. enough sleep and managing at the Bryan County A ceremony to recog- stress. Oklahoma Cooperative Continued from Page 1A nize the partnership award “Women are often the Extension Service at 924- recipients was held April caregivers of the families 5312 or email waivers. 27 at Langston University- Bonnie L. Frye, 64 and can neglect focusing on tommiem.james@okstate. “To improve Oklahoma City. their own lives,” she said. edu. Oklahoma's future, we Representing Durant at the need higher education and event were mayor Jerry Bonnie L. Frye, 64, of Kingston, was born June businesses to develop suc- Tomlinson and city manag- 13, 1945, in Sansaba, Texas to Elvin Harrison and ment people will get train- cessful partnerships and er James Dunegan, while Laura Lue (Lindsey) Harrison and passed from this BIG FIVE ing from the Employment training programs. Through University president Larry life Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the Wilson N. Continued from Page 1A Securities Agency in these partnerships, students Minks and director of the Jones Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. Bonnie Oklahoma City and our receive hands-on, career- Southeastern Center for and her husband Jim have lived in Kingston since “We’ll have training and development disability related experiences and Regional Economic 1992, and she was a homemaker. special activities for all our people will have training in better preparation for col- Development Kathy Bonnie was a member of the Westside Baptist employees that attend,” both vocational and resi- lege,” said Chancellor Glen Hendrick represented Church, Durant. She was preceded in death by her Ammons said. She expects dential services,” Ammons D. Johnson. “With these Southeastern. father, sister Betty Harrison, brother Benny about 300 Big Five said. partnerships in place, “As a university, we are Harrison, great niece Amber Johnson, and nephew employees from 36 coun- Awareness on drug free Oklahoma can better train fortunate to have such a Michael Ray Harrison. ties throughout the state to workplaces, hostile envi- future employees and wonderful working rela- Survivors include her husband Jim of Kingston, attend. ronment training and com- strengthen its position in tionship with the city of son Charles L. Dennis and wife Nicki of Norman, Specific training will be puter lab training will also the global marketplace.” Durant,” Minks said. daughters Deborah M. Drennan of Curlew, WA, given to employees who be offered at the confer- Southeastern and Durant “Working together is a win- Kim Elaine Cofield of Oklahoma City, mother work in different programs ence. Those wishing to were honored for their part- win situation for our stu- Laura Lue Pruett of Durant, grandchildren David for Big Five. “First Aid and contact Big Five can call nership that resulted in the dents and the community and Daniel Drennan of Curlew, WA, sisters CPR training will be given their information line toll- construction of a multi- as a whole. We look for- Barbara O’Briant and husband Don of Durant, to our Head Start and free at 1-800-439-5331, or sports complex, the ward to continuing strong Arlene Zufall of Douglas, WY, Caroline Cone of SORTS employees, our contact their offices in Bloomer Sullivan Arena, partnership opportunities Kenyon Lake, TX, brother Arlen Pruett of Corpus workforce and develop- Durant at 580-924-5331. and renovations to the Paul with the city.” Christi, TX, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends. Memorial services celebrating Bonnie’s life will — Recommendation citizen requests portion of North Second Avenue be 2 pm Tuesday, May 11, at the Westside Baptist COUNCIL for votes to be cast for the meeting that begins at south of University Church, Durant, with Pastor Phillip Winn officiat- Continued from Page 1A two trustees for the 5 p.m. the council will — Conditional use per- ing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memo- Oklahoma Municipal hear and consider the fol- mit for the construction of rials be made to the Westside Baptist Church — Street closures for Assurance Group lowing items: an oil and gas well drill site Baptismal Fund. Condolences may be sent to the the Magnolia Festival in — Request for authori- — Recognition from at 3329 W. Arkansas St. family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. June zation to spend/contract Oklahoma State Regents — Rezone property Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant, is in charge of — Donation of used for engineering for south- for Higher Education located at 2904 N. First arrangements. body armor vests to other bound 69/75 off ramp at — Recognition of Ave. from A-1 law enforcement agencies University Boulevard Eagle Scout Kyle Agriculture District to R- in the county — Award of bid for Whittington 3 General Residential — Ordinance amend- Small Cities Grant for — Acceptance of Boy District ing Defined Benefit Plan Americans with Disability Scouts of America providing special retire- Act Accessibility Venture Crew 430 Charter ment option for city Improvements Project for — Hearing to vacate a employees city hall to include eleva- portion of North Second — Updating ordinance tor/bathroom/ramps Avenue regarding adult oriented During the presenta- — Ordinance to vacate establishments tions, public hearings and the north 212 feet of Need a sports photo?

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Durant Daily Democrat BUSINESS SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 3A The chamber will hold its centennial banquet Friday The Wal-Mart Super nity. The shine of our cur- has an exciting event auction item. 25 at 4 a.m., until their would do it again tomor- Center held its grand re- rent chamber’s scheduled for CASA can provide a tax return on Friday, April 30, row, this has truly been a opening and board cutting diamond is due to Tuesday, May 18. receipt for your tax at 10 p.m., they experi- once in a life time experi- ceremony on Friday, May the efforts of past They are organiz- deductible donation. enced a full schedule with ence”. 7, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. leaders, former ing the 2nd Donations will be accepted very little down time. As we took our seats for The remodel has created members, and Annual Live TV until 5:00 pm on May 15 Sunday, Monday and the plane ride home, I a very convenient, mod- Durant Citizens. Auction. The auc- and can be dropped off at Tuesday were spent in breathed a sigh of relief ernistic flow for the cus- This year, we com- tion will be broad- the CASA office 402 N NYC visiting landmarks, from the hectic schedule of tomers as they shop. We plete our 100th cast live via Local 2nd, Durant, OK. historical monuments and the past week, but I knew are fortunate to have Wal- year of shining Programming – They will make special a host of “other” sites. On we had accomplished our Mart, represented by Mike accomplishments. Channel 4 & arrange for large items to Tuesday afternoon the goal for a “once in a life Snell and his management Join us Friday, Janet Channel 78 with be picked up. CASA is a group boarded the bus time” experience. team, as part of our com- May 14, 2010 at REED Deal Time Outlet non-profit organization bound for Washington DC. The Durant Area munity. 6p.m., at the Chamber Chat of Durant hosting that advocates for abused First on the list, upon Chamber of Commerce Durant has experienced Choctaw Hotel & this charity event. and neglected children in their arrival in DC, was a invites you to make appli- significant economic Resort Ballroom. Bidding begins at Bryan County. night tour of several of our cation for the 2010- 2011 growth in the past few The Centennial 8 p.m. All items up for bid have Nations Monuments on the Leadership Durant pro- years due to the tremen- Celebration will continue It is easy to bid on items been donated by communi- Washington Mall. gram. dous teamwork of the com- following the banquet pro- right from your living ty members and local busi- Wednesday was spent vis- Applications are posted munity and their partner- gram with music provided room. It simply takes a nesses. All proceeds from iting Arlington Cemetery on our website ships with businesses like by Electric Gypsy. phone call to Deal Time this auction directly benefit and the Smithsonian’s. www.durantchamber.org; Wal-Mart. With the remod- Banquet tickets cost $35 931-3500, they will give the children of Bryan The White House and you may pick them up in el they continue to progress and centennial celebration you a bidder number on the County through Bryan tour of our Nation’s our office located at 215 N. and keep up with the tickets cost $15. phone and you’re ready to County CASA, Inc. For Capitol started very early Fourth Avenue, in Durant. demands related to that Centennial Celebration bid. more information, call on Thursday morning, end- For additional information growth. Congratulations to tickets are available for $15 Items can be paid for in 924-6164 or visit our web- ing the day with a trip to about scheduled events in Mike Snell and his man- with any purchase of cash or check when picked site www.bryancounty- the National Cathedral. A our community find us agement team. Centennial Banquet ticket. up. Tune in and watch local casa.com. Bryan County tour of the Navel Academy online at You are cordially invited Please contact the Durant attorneys and businessmen CASA, Inc. is a United in Annapolis and the com- www.durantchamber.org, to attend the 2010 Durant Area Chamber of auction items live on the air Way agency. munity completed the or Face book. Our office Area Chamber of Commerce at to benefit CASA. The 2010 Centennial week long trip. hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 Commerce Centennial 580.924.0848 for reserva- Find great deals while Leadership Durant had an Upon boarding the plane p.m., Monday thru Friday. Banquet, “Once in a tions and additional infor- supporting Bryan County experience of a lifetime for our return trip to DFW, The staff of the Durant Lifetime.” Your Durant mation. CASA. If you would like with an event filled week in I heard one of the class Area Chamber of Area Chamber of CASA, Court to donate an item for the NYC and Washington DC. members say, “Oh, SNAP,” Commerce wishes all Commerce is the diamond Appointed Special auction, any item, new or Beginning with their (a phrase coined by 2010 Mothers, a wonderful and that shines for our commu- Advocates for Children, used, will make a great departure on Sunday, April Leadership), I’m tired but I relaxing Mother’s Day. Durant Main Street has been busy with many activities in the community We have had a busy win- are selected, attention paid This was informative for medicine. Earthman helps coordinate p.m. ter and spring, and the major to technical needs, hospitali- me, and I hope it had the We (two other long term this from the bank’s side, We have forms available activities are now behind us. ty, and much more. same results for the audi- managers and I) shared our and Holiday Chevrolet for entering the Magnolia The ice rink began the fun, We were well represent- ence. philosophies on serving in joined us this year to pro- Pageant. SOSU has provid- and the Smithsonian exhibit ed at the conference. LoAnn I did some background the role. vide food. Rusty Adams ed two $1,200 scholarships. took the next six weeks. Latona presented informa- research with Sterling Various other volunteer upgraded our offerings by To find out more, contact Our Bowling tion on the Durant High Riggs, and Lisanne duties were required of all cooking hot dogs and ham- our office. Extravaganza and Mega School Service Learning Anderson taped an inter- the representatives through- burgers. The pageant will be held Bull were next with the Project. view on set. Brian Capauldo out the state, and I think we Larry Wills was the tour- at the First Baptist Church National Main Street She did a great was gracious made a terrific impression nament director, and on June 5 during the Conference in OKC coming job and was well enough to put it on everyone. DeeAnn Haworth coordi- Magnolia Festival. right before our Bass received. We appre- on DVD. And I also think they nated the efforts. I would encourage you to Tournament. ciate the support of Steff ie were impressed with Little Dixie Bass Club find out how you could All of these events take a the students, par- Corcoran of Oklahoma City. members and a DHS stu- become involved in making great deal of planning, and it ents, and adminis- Oklahoma I’m sure they were sur- dent helped with weigh-in. our Downtown the best it is always nice to have suc- tration. Today, Steve prised with all it has to offer. We had a wonderful first can be. cessful events. Kathy Hendrick Lackmeyer of I would like to share with week of Music on Market We can use people for We appreciate our volun- spoke on the Power The Daily you about a couple of Square. anything from working on teers and sponsors for mak- of Regionalism. Oklahoman, and Durant Main Street Thanks to Too Long in committees to someone ing this possible. She gave an Donna Andrea Dono of Members who are working the Saddle for starting who can be available at a There are always things overview of all the DOW Main Street to help with the oil spill things off for us. moment’s notice. we can do better, and we partners involved in On News were other relief efforts. The weather and music You can help make a dif- evaluate each activity after- a successful region- Main Street panel members. The Main Salon is col- were absolutely terrific. ference. To find out more, ward in our committee al effort. She also I am grateful lecting hosiery and hair clip- This week will feature the call 580-924-1550 or stop meetings. recently hosted a they shared their pings to contribute, and DHS Drumline. by 110 N. Second. Check us This past week, I was in related meeting that could expertise and time with us. Lone Star Ranch has shared Things will kick off with out online at www.durant- Oklahoma City for our provide significant impact As I said, it was enlighten- clippings from their llamas. a celebration of National mainstreet.org or on national conference. to our Downtown when the ing. For more information on Police Week at 5:30, and the Facebook or Twitter. And I was fortunate enough to concept comes to fruition. The other presentation I how you can participate, Drumline will begin at 7 Happy Mothers Day! serve on the planning com- And finally, I was part of was involved in was a sort of contact our office. mittee. two presentations. I moder- Main Street Manager per- We are grateful for First This provides a great deal ated a panel of media repre- sonal enrichment focusing United Bank for sponsoring of insight into how speakers sentatives. on laughter being the best our Bass Tournament. Chris REI’s Layman completes Citizens Academy Jeremy ment of their development partners and economic develop- Layman of communities. and mortgage lenders. ment, while developing Durant is one of Layman Additional responsi- team building skills that 31 individuals serves Rural bilities include presen- can be replicated in from across the Enterprises of tations to community their local communities. state that gradu- Oklahoma, Inc. leaders and civic groups The Oklahoma ated from the (REI) as and conducting home- Citizens Academy is Oklahoma Housing buyer education class- sponsored by the Citizens Layman Program es. Oklahoma Community Academy. This is Specialist. In According to Brenda Institute. a program of the his position, he markets Hood, Chair of the A major contributor Oklahoma Community REI’s down payment Citizens Academy, the to the program is Institute. n its seventh and closing cost assis- program is designed to Oklahoma Natural Gas year, the Citizens tance programs to help prepare citizens to and OG&E. Academy seeks to Oklahoma’s working accept a leadership role Visit www.ruralenter- increase the number of families become proud in their community. prises.com for a com- local leaders that are homeowners. During the six sessions, plete overview of serv- making a positive He also visits with participants learned the ices and office loca- impact on the develop- businesses, economic basics of community tions.

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Harold HARMON Feedback CHRIS ALLEN Publisher DAN BALLEW, M ATT SWEARENGIN, Terrorist tries to bomb camera-press supervisor managing editor Times Square, fizzles; ,KARL OAKLEY GREG MILLER, should be a dead dude advertising manager circulation manager AMANDA PERSCHBACHER, The 1993 Nissan business manager Pathfinder was abandoned The Durant Daily Democrat is printed on recycled newsprint and is active in in New York City’s Times recycling newsprint and other papers. Square. It was loaded with three propane tanks, two full 5- Tax credits should be gallon gasoline containers and M-88 fireworks. The van was owned by reviewed for effectivemess Faisal Shahzad, who was born in Pakistan 30 years DURANT — Hello ago. He became a U.S. cit- again, everyone! The hottest izen in April 2009. topic at the State Capitol Jay Paul He attended a university this week was “tax credits.” GUMM in Washington, D.C., Tax credits are dollar-for- How to modernize Miranda transferred to the Senate University of Bridgeport dollar credits against a tax Minute liability, often the income for the Age of Terror (Conn.) and received a tax. Oklahoma has several bachelor’s degree in com- tax credits, most targeted to “[Law enforcement] exist when that exception puter applications and help create jobs. interviewed Mr. Shahzad ... was narrowly drawn by the information systems in Some believe ending tax tax credits would reduce our under the public safety Supreme Court in the 1984 2000. Got his MBA in Charles 2005 and worked as a jun- credits is an easy way to ability to grow revenues exception to the Miranda KRAUTHAMMER Quarles case. balance the budget. On the back to where they once rule. ... He was eventually The public safety excep- ior financial analyst for surface, maybe — dig deep- were. If we balance this transported to another loca- tion should be enlarged to Affinion Group, a market- er and one quickly sees that year’s budget with meas- tion, Mirandized and contin- allow law enforcement to ing firm in Norwalk, is not necessarily true. ures that weaken our ability ued talking.” -- John Pistole, interrogate, without Conn. The first tax credit on the to grow the economy, we FBI deputy director, May 4 Mirandizing, those arrested He moved into a he left a treasure trove of $218,400 home in 2004 chopping block was the will have been penny wise, All well and good. But physical evidence all over in the commission of terror- Rural Investment Tax but dollar dumb. The net what if Faisal Shahzad, the ist crimes (and make the and it went into foreclo- the place -- which is how we sure in September of 2009. Credit, which encourages result would be Oklahoma confessed Times Square caught him in two days. answers admissible) -- until investment in businesses again lagging behind other bomber, had stopped talk- law enforcement is satisfied Shahzad walked away Second, even assuming from the Pathfinder and and industries locating in states when the recovery ing? When you tell someone that by not Mirandizing him that vital intelligence related rural Oklahoma. Ending takes hold. he has the right to remain to other possible plots and later boarded an Emirate we might have jeopardized Airlines flight to Dubai, on this credit would generate That fact was driven silent, there is a distinct pos- our chances of getting some threats to public safety has an extra $27 million. That is home when I visited with an sibility that he will remain been sufficiently acquired. his way to Pakistan. convictions -- so what? Shahzad was taken about 2 percent of the $1.2 economic development silent, is there not? And then Which is more important: This could be done by billion shortfall; it would finance professional I know what? congressional statute. Or the from the plane and admit- (a) gaining, a year or two ted trying to blow up hardly make a dent. from Seattle, someone with The authorities deserve hence, the conviction of a administration could, in an This credit was targeted no vested interest in full credit for capturing actual case, refrain from Times Square. He also pigeon -- the last and now said he had received because it was the easy one. Oklahoma. Few, if any, Shahzad within 54 hours. least important link in this Mirandizing until it had It helps small towns attract, states are discussing the end Credit is also due them for explored the outer limits of bomb-making training in a terror chain -- whom we part of Pakistan where the retain and create relatively of tax credit programs, I obtaining information from could surely lock up on any plot -- and then defend small businesses. No high- was told, despite budget him by invoking the “public its actions before the courts, Taliban is highly influen- explosives and weapons tial. dollar lobbyists or big city challenges every state faces. safety” exception to the charges, or (b) preventing resting its argument on the interests would work to pro- Taking the discussion a Miranda rule. Supreme Court’s own logic future terror attacks on ALL OF THIS infor- tect this credit. step further,I asked what But then Shahzad was Americans by learning from in the Quarles case: “We However, ending this would be said about a state Mirandized. If he had decid- conclude that the need for mation was gleaned from Shahzad what he might newspaper and TV credit would devastate job that ends existing tax cred- ed to shut up, it would have know about terror plots in answers to questions in a sit- creation efforts in rural its. The professional’s denied us valuable informa- uation posing a threat to the accounts. Pakistan and sleeper cells in ‘This plot was serious,’ Oklahoma. One only has to answer was immediate and tion -- everything he is pre- the United States? public safety outweighs the look to a county I represent firm: “That state is closed sumably telling us now need for the [Miranda] rule.” read the headline in USA Even posing this choice Today. for clear and convincing for business.” It is the worst about Pakistani contacts, demonstrates why the very Otherwise, we will be left evidence of that. label we could carry as we training, plans for other pos- -- when a terrorist shuts up U.S. Attorney General use of the civilian judicial Erik Holder and law- One of the communities work to restore our econo- sible plots beyond the Times system to interrogate terror- as did the underwear in our area is about to close my. Square attack. bomber for five weeks -- in enforcement officials said ists is misconceived, even if this was a “real-time test a deal to create dozens of Some tax credits should The public safety excep- they are, like Shahzad, (nat- the absurd position of cap- new jobs with an average be reviewed for effective- tion is sometimes called the turing enemy combatants of their defenses against a uralized) American citizens. long-feared style of attack salary of $52,000 plus ben- ness, and those that fail that “ticking time bomb” excep- America is the target of an and then prohibiting our- efits. That annually would test should end. To do that, tion. But what about infor- selves from obtaining the that has devastated other ongoing jihadist campaign. cities in the Middle East be more than $2 million in we should use a microscope mation regarding bombs not The logical and serious information they have, and payroll going into the pock- and a scalpel, not a blind- yet ticking but being we need, to protect innocent and beyond.’ way to defend ourselves is to Shahzad was on the fed- ets of local families and the fold and a stick. So, our planned and readied to kill place captured terrorists in lives. cash registers of local busi- challenge over the next later? My view is that we eral government’s “No- military custody as unlawful Fly” list of potential terror nesses. three weeks is clear: Solve Think of the reason we enemy combatants. should treat enemy combat- I could not let that oppor- the short-term budget crisis give any suspect Miranda ants as enemy combatants, suspects. And there he was As former anti-terror on a plane ready to get the tunity slip away. Working while positioning warnings. It is not that prosecutor Andrew whether they are U.S. citi- with other rural lawmakers, Oklahoma and her people you’re prohibited from ask- zens (Shahzad) or not (the heck out of Dodge. McCarthy notes in National “I was never in any fear we mustered the votes to for a new renaissance of ing questions before Review, one of the six World underwear bomber). If, prevent the bill from taking prosperity. Mirandizing. You can ask a however, they are to be treat- that we were in danger of War II German saboteurs losing him,” Holder said. effect immediately — giv- Thanks for reading this suspect anything you damn captured in the United ed as ordinary criminals, ing the community a chance week’s “Senate Minute.” well please. You can ask him then at least agree on this: no Please hold your applause. States, tried by military Holder made it clear to close the deal. Have a great week, and may if he’s ever picked his feet in commission and executed Miranda rights until we Wholesale efforts to end God bless you all. Poughkeepsie -- but without know everything that public that this was “a terrorist was a U.S. citizen. It made plot aimed at murdering Miranda, the answers are no difference. safety demands we need to not admissible in court. know. Americans in one of the But let’s assume you’re busiest places in the coun- CORRECTIONS In this case, however, wedded to the civilian law- Miranda warnings were Charles Krauthammer's try.” As a matter of policy, The Durant Daily Democrat will pub- enforcement model, as is the President Obama said, superfluous. Shahzad had Obama administration. At e-mail address is lish corrections of errors in fact that have been print- confessed to the car-bomb- letters@charleskrautham- “Justice will be done. We least make an attempt to will not cower in fear,” ed in the newspaper. The corrections will be made as ing attempt while being expand the public safety mer.com. soon as possible after the error has been brought to interrogated under the pub- (c) Copyright 2009, The referring to terror threats exception to Miranda in a against America. “We will the attention of the newspaper’s editor at (580) 924- lic safety exception. That’s way that takes into account Washington Post Writers 4388. admissible evidence. Plus, Group not be intimidated.” the jihadist war that did not There’s a new approach. How about that place we THE DEMOCRAT CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES wouldn’t allow to make nuclear weapons and were (USPS 163-000) Established 1900: The Durant Daily Democrat is Oklahoma City, OK Commissioner, Ivan told to go eat grass? We published daily except Saturday and Monday and widely observed Federal weren’t intimidated, we 73105, (405) 521-2342. Kelly (580) 295-3737. U.S. Sen. James just got our fannies kicked. holidays, at 200 West Beech St. in Durant, Okla., periodicals postage State Rep. John They may be reached at paid at Durant, Okla., 74701. Inhofe, 453 Russell Senate Office Bldg., Carey, 2300 N. Lincoln 402 W. Evergreen, Durant, OK 74701 HERE’S THE DEAL. Subscription rates Washington, DC 20510- Blvd. Oklahoma City, The dude admitted try- 3603, (202) 224-4721; OK 73105, (405) 557- City ing to blow up a bunch of Carrier delivery: $85 annually; $48 for 26 weeks; $24 for 12 weeks; 7366, 920-4646. (202)224-5754. Mayor Jerry L. American citizens. $8 for 4 weeks U.S. Senator Tom State Sen. Jay Paul Admitted it. Went to By mail: $219 annually; $129 for 26 weeks; $69 for 12 weeks Gumm, 2300 N. Lincoln Tomlinson, Vice- Coburn, 133 Hart Mayor Tom Marcum, bomb-making school and E-edition: Blvd., Oklahoma City, Read the entire printed version online for only $78 year Building, Washington, Councilperson Bobby gave it his best shot. DC 20510, (202) 224- OK 73105, (405) 521- He admitted it. Don’t annually; $39 for six months. 5586, 924-2221 Story, Councilperson 5754. arrest him. Too much Prices above include sales tax where applicable. Leon Sherrer, U.S. Congressman County Councilperson Dr. Jerry paper work for the cops. Dan Boren, 112 N. 12th Polson. All may be Don’t give him a trial. The District 1 County courts are already backed Ave., Durant, (580) 931- Commissioner Monty reached at P.O. Box POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: 0333 up like a cheap toilet. Durant Daily Democrat Montgomery, 924-5814; 578, Durant, OK 74702, 924-7222, or contact Don’t send him to jail. Our P.O. Box 250 State District 2 County jails are overcrowded now. Durant, Okla. Commissioner Tony council members by e- Governor Brad mail at Shoot the sucker in the (580) 924-4388 Simmons, (580) 283- head until dead. Major Henry, State Capitol, 3711; District 3 County [email protected] 200 W. Beech deterrent. Case closed.

SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Local THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 5A Durant Walmart celebrates its grand re-opening DURANT – The The remodel also the demands related to Durant Walmart celebrat- brings Walmart customers that growth.” ed a grand re-opening on an expanded electronics Friday, giving local shop- department featuring a pers a glimpse of the com- wide selection of the latest pany’s next generation of consumer electronics and store design and customer home entertainment. The experience. new design includes a The results of a three- more hands-on experience month remodeling project for customers with inter- were unveiled this morn- active displays for hi-defi- ing. nition Blu-ray, video gam- Among the many ing and portable electron- changes are a new layout, ics. The interactive expe- wider aisles, low-profile rience enables shoppers to shelving, bright interior test new technology. paint scheme, enhanced A new department lighting and easy-to-read called Celebration Station signage to make the shop- has been added and will ping experience more feature party supplies, convenient for customers greeting cards, balloons than ever before, accord- DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: CANDICE BUDGICK and helium tanks, cake ing to Walmart officials. supplies and gift wrap. “We listened to our cus- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF the Chamber of Commerce Janet Reed, Council “We are extremely for- tomers and have Member Leon Sherrer, Mayor Jerry Tomlinson, Executive Director of the Durant tunate to have Walmart, redesigned the store to Industrial Authority Tommy Kramer, City Manager Jim Dunegan and Council represented by Mike Snell make shopping at Member Dr. Jerry Polson join store manager, Mike Snell and other Walmart rep- and his management Walmart even easier,” said resentatives in celebrating a re-grand opening Friday morning in the newly remod- team, as part of our com- store manager Mike Snell. eled Walmart. munity. Durant has expe- The remodeled Durant rienced significant eco- store features a more open items. into a single area at the inviting shopping experi- nomic growth in the past shopping environment “The new layout is eas- rear of the store. ence and helps define the few years due to the with wider aisles that con- ier to navigate, which will Customers now have store’s merchandise areas. tremendous teamwork of tain no product displays, save our customers time ready access to these serv- Low-profile shelving cre- the community and their according to Snell. as they shop for necessi- ices as well as associates ates an improved sightline partnerships with busi- Walmart also aligned the ties,” said Snell. who can provide assis- and directional signage nesses like Walmart,” said departments that cus- Among the changes, tance as needed. helps customers find the Janet Reed, chamber tomers shop most fre- Walmart has combined A bright interior paint products they need. executive director. quently, making it quicker the Site-to-Store pick-up scheme and enhanced Expanded Departments “Walmart continues to to purchase everyday location and photo lab lighting creates a more Add Value and Savings progress and keep up with Oklahoma Wildlife Department stocks shad at Lake Texoma

Personnel from the according to Mauck, populations, Mauck nomically with many threadfin remain smaller Oklahoma Department they are a critical part of said. businesses and fishing than the gizzard shad of Wildlife Conservation the food system in the Fishing guides and guides relying on the and therefore can offer have made efforts to sta- lake. anglers have had diffi- continued success of the more forage variety to bilize Lake Texoma “The threadfin is an cult time collecting bait fishery. While sport fish smaller predator species threadfin shad popula- important prey species for trips and have had to generally get most of the as well as stripers. tions that substantially for stripers and other rely on collecting giz- attention, they are all Similar cases of mass declined due to a winter sportfish in Lake zard shad or purchasing reliant upon available die-offs have been die-off. Texoma,” said Mauck. shiners if they did not forage within the lake. reported three other “We were able to “This winter it just got wish to fish artificial “While there are many times in Lake Texoma stock more than 39,000 too cold for the shad to lures. different forage species history, the latest being adult threadfin into Lake survive and the popula- Lake Texoma is within the lake, shad are in the winter of 2001. Texoma this week,” said tion took a hard hit. nationally recognized as a staple food item for In all cases, the Matt Mauck, south-cen- They will come back on a premier striped bass many of the most sought threadfin shad made a tral fisheries supervisor their own over time, but fishing destination. after fish, especially successful comeback for the Oklahoma we felt additional stock- Additionally, numer- stripers,” Mauck said. between the remnant Department of Wildlife ings would speed up the ous other species thrive “In fact, striped bass population that survived Conservation. “We recovery process.” in the lake including tro- eat almost exclusively the winter and supple- expect these shad to The die-off occurred phy populations of threadfin and gizzard mental stockings from begin spawning soon when water tempera- smallmouth bass and shad, avoiding other the Oklahoma and really jumpstart the tures in the lake dropped blue catfish. food items in many Department of Wildlife threadfin population.” to 40 degrees or below This resource offers cases.” Conservation (ODWC) The shad were for several weeks this countless hours of recre- While gizzard shad and Texas Parks and stocked in numerous past winter and dramati- ational opportunities but are a readily available Wildlife Department areas in the lake and cally impacted threadfin is also important eco- staple in the lake, (TPWD). 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To qualify, stu- school counselors or by forensics and smart sen- www.okhighered.org/ne to 56 percent of all stu- dents need to be enter- calling (800) 858-1840. Master Gardeners members honored for service Master Gardeners Jack Accountius and Karen Graham received gold and silver certifi- cates, representing 1,000 and 500 volunteer hours of service. Bronze certificates were also issued by Robert Bourne, MG advisor, at the May meeting. The 2011 Spring Fling Garden show has been scheduled for April 8-9, 2011. Newly elected President Karen Hansard will convene the next meeting Sept 1, 2010. A fall class for Master Gardeners is anticipat- ed. Contact Robert Bourne at 924-5312 for more information.

6A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Lifestyles SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Annie’s The red, white and blue sends boys home on Cinco de Mayo BEVERLY HILLS — Security missed him was lobby for the firm in Mailbox God bless America, and Argus that there were so many Congress. For years they how’s everybody? HAMILTON flags by his name they mis- served as Republican Whip By Kathy Mitchell & Wall Street crashed took him for the U.N. and Democratic Whip to Thursday as the economic The Taliban downplayed keep their troops in line. Marcy Sugar crisis in Greece escalated. Faisal Shahzad’s statement Only Egyptologists have Harsh measures were taken blaming his Times Square the maps to more skele- Dear Annie: I came Full Name: What you to try to save the Greek bomb attempt on Predator tons. across this old Ann call your child when economy. An Athens mob defeat of Alcoholics attacks on Taliban leaders. Wall Streeters blamed Landers column a few you’re mad at him. killed three bankers Anonymous on patios They don’t mind them. It Thursday’s crash on some- years back, after my Grandparents: The Wednesday but that only everywhere. saves them the expense of a one typing the wrong letter mother passed away. Will people who think your works if they’re virgins and The Phoenix Suns pension plan, which is while trading. They typed b you please print it for children are wonderful you’re in an Aztec temple. changed their team’s name bankrupting Greece and for billion instead of m for Mother’s Day? — Still even though they’re sure President Obama vowed to Los Suns for California right now. million, triggering a mar- Miss Her you are not raising them to veto the financial reform Wednesday’s playoff game Inside Edition went into ketwide panic. So you see, Dear Still: Thank you right. bill if it includes a GOP to protest Arizona’s immi- Faisal Shahzad’s carpal tunnel isn’t the only for the poignant reminder. Hearsay: What toddlers amendment. He passed the gration law. It’s just a token Connecticut apartment risk from typing with your Here it is: do when anyone mutters a health care bill with no gesture. If they had really Wednesday after the FBI thumbs. Today is my mother’s dirty word. GOP votes and the stimu- meant it they would have left. The show business Franklin Graham prayed birthday. For the first time Show Off: A child who lus bill with no GOP votes. said no ticket is necessary reporters found Shahzad’s on the sidewalk outside the since I was a little girl, I is more talented than If he gets any GOP votes for entrance to the arena. passport, which the FBI Pentagon Thursday after cannot give her a gift. yours. on financial reform it will Times Square bomber missed. It just shows that he was disinvited from the After I married, we lived Sterilize: What you do mess up his Keno card. Faisal Shahzad confessed celebrities face tougher National Day of Prayer only a mile apart. I to your first baby’s pacifi- A Bay Area principal his crime to the FBI scrutiny every day than the event inside. He did his always managed to run in er by boiling it, and to sent several boys home Thursday. The administra- Taliban does. part. Everyone wants to and drop off a present I your last baby’s pacifier from school for wearing tion is on the hunt for co- Emirates Airlines was prevent a plane from hit- had picked up at the last by blowing on it and wip- red, white and blue shirts to conspirators. During ques- detained on the JFK run- ting the Pentagon again, minute. Sometimes I did- ing it with saliva. class on Cinco de Mayo. tioning Faisal Shahzad way for the second time in but it’s not clear whether n’t even wait long enough Top Bunk: Where you Those are the colors of the spilled a glass of water all a week Thursday to we’re safer having Muslim to have it gift-wrapped. should never put a child U.S. flag, the British flag over the floor, which could remove a passenger prayers inside or Christian No matter what it was, wearing Superman jam- and Confederate flag. It’s link him to British believed to be on the No- lookouts outside. she’d smile and say, “You mies. still not clear which one Petroleum. Fly list, but it was a false ——— knew what I wanted, did- Two-Minute Warning: got them in trouble. Faisal Shahzad was alarm. Their passengers are Argus Hamilton is the n’t you, dear?” Then I’d When the baby’s face President Obama hosted revealed Thursday to have used to drama. Emirates host comedian at The head for the door, and she turns red and she begins Hispanics at the White married into U.S. citizen- Airline is the only airline Comedy Store in would sigh, “I wish you to make those familiar House to mark Cinco de ship. He then quit his job, that when you feel any tur- Hollywood. He can be could sit down and visit grunting noises. Mayo Wednesday. The let his house go into fore- bulence it just means reached for speaking for a little while. You are Dear Annie: My hus- May date marks a minor closure, moved his family you’ve strayed into Israeli engagements by e-mail at always in such a hurry.” band has the bad habit of Mexican military victory to Pakistan, returned to the air space. [email protected]. My stock answer was, “I not closing doors -- but the holiday was invent- U.S., rented an apartment Goldman Sachs hired © Copyright 2010 Argus wish I could, Mom, and I kitchen cabinets, file ed by Corona to sell more and began buying fertilizer. former senators Trent Lott Hamilton. All Rights will one of these days, drawers, closets, etc. Do beer. It celebrates the The reason Homeland and John Breaux Friday to Reserved. we’ll have a really good other women experience visit, but today, I have so this? I try to ignore it, but many things I have to do, I worry someone will get Beck to join military Dolly and I must get going.” hurt. -- Help For the life of me, I Dear Help: If you’re academy at West Point can’t remember what I lucky, your husband will was doing that was so smack his head on one of Richard Beck, son of important, but I was those doors and remem- Paul and Melissa always running. “One of ber to close it next time. (Knowles) Beck of these days” will never Every person has at least Prescott, Arkansas, and come because Mom one bad habit. Your hus- grandson of Richard passed away nine years band can be “trained,” but Wilson of Bennington ago. For the first time in it will take effort. You’ll and Debbie Wilson of her wonderful, unselfish have to sweetly call him Durant, received and life, she was the one who every single time you see accepted an appointment didn’t have time for me. an open door and ask him to join the United States She had a massive heart to close it. Repetition and Military Academy at West attack and went so fast. consistency are the keys, Point class of 2014. Congressman Mike Ross I’m not sure she heard me and progress won’t hap- Richard Beck say, “I love you, Mom.” pen overnight. While you nominated Richard. He Time has a sneaky way will be counting on him was also nominated by National Honor Society, of slipping away. We all to shape up, he’ll be Senator Blanche Lincoln Who’s Who of American get so involved in our counting on you to give to the United States Naval High School Students, own little worlds, and up. Academy at Annapolis, US Naval Academy before you know it, the Dear Annie: I'd like to and was made an offer of Summer Leadership tomorrows are yester- offer suggestions for "Son appointment, which he Seminar attendee, State 4- days. If I could encourage of a Portly Pop." There regretfully declined. H journal winner, and just one person to stop, no may be other avenues the Beck’s accomplish- selection to serve as sum- matter how busy, and find family could explore ments include two-time mer intern at the General an hour to spend and visit regarding Dad's current varsity letterman in foot- Tommy Franks his or her mother this inactivity. ball, President Nevada Leadership Institute and Mother’s Day, it will be One might be to hire a County 4-H, President of Museum in Hobart, the best gift you could personal trainer to find a the Prescott Chapter of Oklahoma. give your mom. -- I’ll level of exercise he is Miss Her Forever capable of doing. Even a Dolly TODAY’S DOLLY is Harlie-Jo Elizabeth Ortiz Dear Annie: My sib- little upper body move- who is a 2010 Colbert Kindergarten graduate. She lings and I are planning to ment could be a begin- take our 90-year-old ning. Often, someone is the daughter of Toni Bennett of Colbert and mother out for dinner on from outside the family Chris Ortiz of Sherman, Texas. Grandparents are Mother’s Day. We’d like can have more influence. Tony and Angela Bennett of Colbert, Teresa to surprise her by singing Also, the family might Wright of Sherman, Texas, and Sal Ortiz of San that old song that spells consult with Portly Pop's Antonio, Texas. Great-grandparents are Clint and out all the letters in doctor to see how they Jan Lyde of Colbert, Mildred Sloan of Denison, “Mother” and says what could best assist him, Texas, and Pat Sloan of Denison, Texas. they stand for. Can you including working on help us out with the meal preparation, exer- words? -- Sentimental cise, therapy, whatever. -- Daughter in Chicago No Stone Left Unturned AA Dear Sentimental: The in Boston song was written in 1915, Dear Boston: It's defi- lyrics by Howard Johnson nitely worth a try, but and music by Theodore keep in mind, Pop must TTEERRRRIIBBLLEE Morse. Those interested be willing to make the in the melody can proba- necessary changes. bly find a version online. ——— TTHHIINNGG HHAAPPPPEENNSS They sure don’t make ‘em Annie’s Mailbox is like this anymore: written by Kathy Mitchell M - O - T - H - E - R and Marcy Sugar, long- WWHHEENN YYOOUU DDOONN’’ TT “M” is for the million time editors of the Ann things she gave me, Landers column. Please AADDVVEERRTTIISSEE.. “O” means only that e-mail your questions to she’s growing old, anniesmailbox@com- NNOO OONNEE “T” is for the tears she cast.net, or write to: shed to save me, Annie’s Mailbox, c/o NOTICES “H” is for her heart of Creators Syndicate, 5777 YOU W. Century Blvd., Ste. purest gold; ANYMORE. “E” is for her eyes, 700, Los Angeles, CA with love-light shining, 90045. To find out more TODAY’S DOLLY IS Raci Goolsby who turned “R” means right, and about Annie’s Mailbox 7 years old on April 29. Her sister is Tatum right she’ll always be, and read features by Goolsby, and her parents are Tiffany Goolsby and 580-924-4388 Put them all together, other Creators Syndicate Chris Goolsby, all of Bennington. Grandparents they spell “MOTHER,” writers and cartoonists, are Ricky and Frances Goolsby and Brad and Pam A word that means the visit the Creators Reynolds. Great-grandparents are A.J. and Marie world to me. 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SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Local THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 7A Cole to speak at Southeastern Spring Commencement on Saturday BY UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS Caitlin-Janice Thompson, Crystal Shatawn Thompson, Carolyn David Hedges, Torrey Michael Shane Krueger Richard Aaron Vaughn Wilkerson, Brian Lee Thompson Lane Price Port Arthur TX: DURANT — Atoka OK: Zeb Wingfield, Yvonne Marie Okemah OK: Anthony Cooper TX: Daniel Amanda Rene’ Willis Southeastern Oklahoma Bradford, Adrianne Womeldorff, Brittany LaMar Banks, Timothy Leonard Nichols Pottsboro TX: Amanda State University will hold Elizabeth Cross, Dustin Lauren Worthy M. Whitmire, Travis Crandall TX: Kacey Mae Bauman, Jacob Ryan Spring Commencement Lynn Fewell, Jessica Eagletown OK: Regina Levon Wilson Diane Russell Corbin, Megan LeAnn on Saturday, May 15, at Lynn Hall, Michelle Kaye Arnold, Colby Oklahoma City OK: Dallas TX: Laura Knight, Micah Rene’ Paul Laird Field. Dawn Hall, James Logan Allen Farquhar Aaron Vin Botts, Steven Devin Bienmueller, Meg Smith U.S. Representative Heatherly, Randal F. Edmond OK: Chase Harvill, Josephine McKenzie Cook, Kenneth Princeton TX: Tom Cole will be the Ingrum, Sky Paul Pettett, Christopher Allen Cheek, W. Jasper, Terrance Lee Tillman Grantham, Noe Christopher Lee Page, commencement speaker. Rachel Ann Pittman, Reece P. Dodd, Darin Kinney, Larry A. Zenon Lopez, Joseph Amber Ruth Traylor The event will begin at 10 Natalie DeAnna Reddell Michael Romain, Jeremy Lawrence, Tisha Renee Richard Meyers, Cedric Prosper TX: Cheryl a.m., with a reception to Bennington OK: Cody Martin Spalvieri McLelland, Jennifer M. Robinson, Cordney D. Kathleen Loving, Chanel follow immediately in the Wayne Dosh Finley OK: Brandi Penwell, Philip Phan, Smith, Amanda D. Thrash Ann Turner Visual & Performing Arts Bokchito OK: Krista Lynn McClellan Vincent M. Plumlee, Deer Park TX: Lindsay Sadler TX: Kelsey D. Center. Cole became the N. Henson, Amanda Kay Garvin OK: Ashley Brooke Danielle Kay Ellisor Braudrick, Devin Michael Representative for Sharp Nichole Frazier Rochelle, Kevin Daniel Denison TX: Brandin Engel Oklahoma’s Fourth Boswell OK: Brittany Grant OK: Elizabeth Rogers, Karla R. Ryden, Keith Alston, Shaun San Antonio TX: Congressional Briana Austin, Daniel Ann Calvin Sombath Seodara, Elenor David Lee Batey, Michael A. Delloro, District in January Pardue, Kara Pierce, Haileyville OK: R. Thomas, Chai S. Stephanie Lee Lauren Michelle 2003. Cole is a fifth-gen- Cayce Roark, Heather Angela Denice Munn, Vannarath, Alberto B. Blankenship, Anna M. Losawyer, Tracy Ann eration Oklahoman and Lean Samis Sarah Munn Velazquez Blount, Malissia Solis an enrolled member of Broken Bow OK: Harrah OK: Richard S. Overbrook OK: Crabtree-Hysmith, Savoy TX: Emily the Chickasaw Nation. Kayla Rachelle Alford, Giles Michelle Marie Porter Jonathan Custer, Ashley Reynolds Before serving in the U.S. Keith Courtley Anderson, Hartshorne OK: Alisha Owasso OK: Jacob J. Lynn Dodson, Candace Scurry TX: Justin Craig Congress, he served Aaron Matthew Ann Harris, Christel Gilmore D'Ann Fulenchek, Pamela Braudrick Oklahoma as a State Davenport, Tracy Brook James, Misti Lynn Pauls Valley OK: Marie Hackworth, Adam Sherman TX: Noah G. Senator and Secretary of Michelle Ledbetter, Silvers Zachary Daniel Foster, Joshua James Harris, Bianchi, Jonathan David State. Royce Lee McCain, Haworth OK: Jennifer Stephen Joseph McCrory Thomas Alan Hermanson, Buchanan, Gregory In the event of bad Jillian M. Mize, Leslie Nikole Bishop, Sonny Joe Poteau OK: Casey Joe Rhonda Francis Holley, Joshua Burton, Shawn M. weather, two ceremonies Spring Mulkey, Megan Carrell, Shelia Anne Hemphill Prakash KC, Laciebeth Franzeo, Mashequa will be held as follows in Jonique Smith Kates Quinton OK: Michelle Danielle Lowing, William Unique Gentry, Michael the Bloomer Sullivan Buffalo Valley OK: Healdton OK: J. Scott Deann Murray Scot MacRae, Julia Marie Edwin Goodman, Ashley Arena: Kayce D. Harden Alexander Ratliff City OK: Ridenour, Lysle Lee Dawn Hoegh, Cassi • 10 a.m. School of Caddo OK: Jackie Hendrix OK: Donna Harold Leroy Forshee Seelig, Bel Thapa, Katie Denyce Johnson, Jarod L. Arts & Sciences, John Tyler Dollarhide, Chenai Susan Hair Roff OK: Rebekah Karen Williams, Barbara Krueger, Cynthia Massey School of G. Fincher, David C. Hodgen OK: Clinton Abigail Morgan Elizabeth Wineinger Michelle Mudgett, Mary Business, Master of Harbin, Christopher Boyd Phipps Rush Springs OK: Denton TX: Joshua Page Nicholson, Joanna Business Administration, Ryan Mingus, Jeffrey K. Hominy OK: Taylor Geyna Nicole Williams Ryan Gonzales Cheri Peacock, Vivienne Master of Science Williams Crawford, Alexandria Sawyer OK: Lacey Denver City TX: Eddie J. Pitts, Kristina Quinlan, (Aviation), Master of Calera OK: Ronald L. Toineeta Leigh Carpino R. Fuentes Dena Lee Reynolds, Technology, Master of Beranek, Cory E. Hugo OK: Lechra Shawnee OK: Susan Ector TX: Bobby Frank Chelsey Rae Scoggins, Science (Safety) Burkhalter, Nathaniel DeShon Fleeks, Brian Elaine Cody Yoh Melanie Gaie Simpson, • 11:30 a.m. Reception Earl Galvano, Brittany Soper OK: Christina Forney TX: Ralph Geri Louella Smith, in Visual & Performing Jackson, KD Moody Annette Liles, Chad G. Jeffreys, Rebecca Dawn Tyler Johnson, Baylen Brittany Kay Walser, Arts Center Cameron OK: Gary Stanley, Robert Chace Merimon, Samantha Bernard Laury Michele Lea Watson, • 1:00 p.m. School of Gene Seaton Wilson, Amanda Paige Noelle Willis Gatesville TX: Cory Chelsea Lee Whitman, Education & Behavioral Caney OK: Andrew Yazel, Bret Casey Zachry Spiro OK: Derek Chase Ortega Kristin Danielle Workman Sciences, Master of Jonathon Harbin, Larry Idabel OK: Mallarey Jo Morris Grapevine TX: Bryce Tom Bean TX: Ricky Behavioral Sciences, Don Manning, Kami Beth Bullock, Rebecca Jane Sterling OK: Geoffrey Gene Perkins Rudolf Master of Education Willis Heathman, Brittany Jo Miller Harlingen TX: Ashley Trenton TX: Ashley R. Also, in the case of bad Cartwright OK: James, Emily Nicole Stillwater OK: Destiny Yvette Grayson, Gabriela Rice weather, the decision con- Michelle Dollins, Tammy Mitchell, Cecil DeWayne Dawn Brown Ortiz Tyler TX: Blake cerning location will be Lee Jackson, Sondra Osterdock, Tiffany Stringtown OK: Joey Houston TX: Adam Matthew Worthen Van made by noon on Friday, “Yvone” Taylor Camile Phifer, Shannon Ertman, Sarah J. Sawyer, Tyler Bartholomew Alstyne TX: Rachel May 14. Pertinent infor- Choctaw OK: Joseph Rose Pond, Adrian Isidro Kali Deanne Tinney Howe TX: Ashley Diana Fagan, Lindora mation will be posted on Ryan McAllister Salazar, Kirsten N. Sulphur OK: Preston Armstrong, Terry Ruth Harmon, Michael the University website, Clayton OK: Savannah Talbot, Carolyn Jean Christopher Edgar, Trista Columbus Nicholas Nathan Hartsfield, www.SE.edu available by Merle Black, Bradley Talbot-Carper, Amanda D. Lawrence, LeAnn D. Huffman TX: Jason A. Lindsey M. Johnson, calling 580-745-2888 or Mitchell Kirkes, Jacob L. L. Taylor Pitmon Heinrichs Magi Hillary Jones, Sheri 580-745-7272. Peters, Aleisha Jean Stills Kenefic OK: Joseph Talihina OK: Brandon Irving TX: Cortney Lynn Norris, Halye Anne Following are the can- Coalgate OK: Amanda Aaron Sampson M. James, Betty Ann Marice Mosley, Robert Tucker didates for degrees, listed Danielle Adcock, Will Kingston OK: Erin Ward Jaymes Rose Waco TX: Michael by permanent hometown: Louis Eddings, Jackie Bagley, Erin Chabre Tipton OK: Katy E. Ivanhoe TX: Jordan Cody Hempsted Ankara Turkey : Haluk LeAnn Horton,Tagus Diffie, Travis Francisco Bevers Whitni Floyd Whitesboro TX: Travis Durmus Shane Horton, Keith Lee Fernandez, Kevin Tishomingo OK: Katy TX: Christopher Franklin Kilcrease Kathmandu Nepal : Nichols, Jackie E. Paden, Dewayne Smith Rebecca Dawnae Biggs, Frank Hansen Whitewright TX: Ashish Chapagain Joy Beth Rose, Lauren Kiowa OK: Briana Elizabeth Michelle Hart, Keller TX: Jordan Matthew Chase Bowen, Moscow Russia : Nachelle Sandmann- Lynn Wheeler Hunter Ty Hull, Jessica McConnell Andrew Jay Carlson, Maria Volokhova Crow Lane OK: Seth Crews Lee Lawley, Brysen Kyle Lindsay TX: Jeffery Shanda Brooke Faison, Toronto Ontario : Colbert OK: Brandon Lawton OK: Harold Powell, Terri Dawn Thomas Myrick Scott William Freeman, Leonard Matthew L. Bassett, Amber Nicole David Strawderman Walker McKinney TX: Tiffany Dustin Reid Pittman, Wappler Boney, Shawna K. Lebanon OK: Lucas Tulsa OK: Rebecca Ann Grist, Joshua L. Cord Travis Texarkana AR: Tara Medler, Brittney Babbitt Gene Johnson Anne Blackmore, Max Hobbs, John Joseph Wylie TX: Wendy Jean Marie Walker Preston Lexington OK: Martin Antony Lawson Stanson Brown, Bryant David Harbor City CA: Coleman OK: Sarah Frank Tushka OK: Chance Mesquite TX: William West Charles R. Russell LeeAnn Adams Lone Grove OK: Allen Cooper Jarod White Buffalo WY: Baptiste San Diego CA: Kyle Daisy OK: Frank Nicole Richelle Miller, Utica OK: Katy Lynn Mt. Pleasant TX: Justin Charles Bidonde Hai Phan Couch, Erik Glen Ludlow Matthew Brett Rizzo, Landry Reshun Peters Casper WY: Rowdy Jay Victorville CA: Jacob Davis OK: Arlene Jamie Ruth Wood Valliant OK: Ian James New Braunfels TX: Long H. Garcia Michelle Curtis, Melissa Madill OK: Maxie Hayes, Sarah Dian James, Boulder CO: Jade D. Lee Elizabeth Combs, Jared Jeremy Kyle Miller Elizabeth Moore Dickson OK: Winter C. Easterling, Cassidy Velma OK: Jesse Ray I Police log Miami FL: Brian Evan Shea Bass Ann Eppler-Easterling, Doyle McManus Duncan OK: Pamela S. Heather Michele Wetumka OK: Jennifer A cross section of calls 8:39 public intoxica- Niceville FL: Stephen Ferguson, De'Arteuy Hoedebeck, Marcee Lynn Lening to the Bryan County tion 500 block of N. First Anthony Eschmann Detrail Jones Marie Holliday, Breann Wilburton OK: Communications Center 8:43 female walking Linn Valley KS: Durant OK: Tamara Nicole Kirk, Erin Nicole Veronica Lovely Allen, Wednesday in street hollering 100 Zachary Kent Scrivner Beth Alexander, Casey Sloan, Rae Lynn Stafford, Jennifer Renee Labor, block of Sharp Detroit MI: Paul J. Don Baxter, Autumn F. Joseph Don Wallace, Kasie Michelle Taylor 9:00 a.m. theft 1300 9:14 vehicle/pedestri- Tater Black, Paula Jonelle Shane Malachi-Scott Wilson OK: Natalie block of N. Sixth an accident 800 block of LaCrescent MN: Jacob Blackburn, Leticia M. Wright Michelle Bone, Gary 9:07 shoplifter Dollar N. First David Bjorge Burkhalter, Hunter Marietta OK: Lizette Shane Labeth, Cody Dan Saver 10:23 suspicious activ- Bozeman MT: Richard Clayton Clymore, Trevor Aldama, Brady Randall Wood 9:33 theft Hepburn ity Colbert Cemetery L. Graham Connolly, Stephanie D. Baker, Amber D. Beavers, Wister OK: Tiffany Rd. 11:06 vicious dog 600 Holly Ridge NC: Cooper, Jennifer Kay Terri J. Black, Bobbie Dawn Craig, Brian Wayne 12:17 p.m. vandalism block of N.E. Fifth Ronald A. Hobbs Davis, Sara Ann Skye Foster, Patrick Kyle Stewart 700 block of E. Main 11:16 loud music 200 Hemingford NE: Jayce Demaree, Charles Hunter, Robert Joel Wright City OK: 1:50 stolen tag First St. block of S. 16th Taylor Johnson Anthony Downs, Casey Milor, Jordan Rhea Samantha L. Adams, Apartments 11:23 panhandler Lincoln NE: Bradley Lynn Dufur, Amanda Thurman Cheselene Shavon Carter, 2:30 mail box demol- Walmart parking lot H. Darling Dawn Frazier, Robert McAlester OK: Aaron Chester Crosby, Susie ished 300 block of S. 11:42 larceny Fourth Columbus OH: Patrick Fielding Frederick, Mary L. Beshears, Ashley L. Mae Reyes, TyRell Cody Rodgers and Locust Ryan McCain Beth Gaebelein, Brown, Caleb Trent Skieens, Brandi Leigh 3:31 barn on fire 5300 Thursday Strasburg OH: James Stephanie M. Gooch, Castleberry, Matthew Williams block of University Alan Weselek Lorenda Hicks, Jared Lee Keith Henry, Holly New Ellenton SC: John 3:56 auto accident 2:47 a.m. loud music Wapakoneta OH: Hillburn, James Austin Christine Hughes, Carl Charles McKinney 1000 block of Moore 800 block of Waco Robert Glenn White Hix, Daryl Holaday, Lee Johnson, Derrick Allen TX: Sara Kahlani 4:03 threats 100 block 7:22 dead baby rac- Achille OK: Dana CourtneyLynn Johnson, Wayne McIntosh, Jamie Hudson, Stefan Dion of Cedar coon in road Eighth and Dianne Reese LuAnna J. Kelley, Sali Ann Mitchell, Kyleigh Walton 4:11 harassment Mulberry Ada OK: Ronald Gene Fadel Mahdy, Michael Elizabeth Tolman Alvord TX: Caitlyn Multi-Sports Complex 8:19 dead cat 10th and Batey, Sarah Abigail Thomas Maloy, Megan Mead OK: Elizabeth Camill Steger 4:28 auto accident Evergreen Shain, Brandon Wayne Leigh McDaniel, Danielle Hankey, Mahalie Bells TX: Preston Radio and W. Main 8:45 auto accident Williams LaDonna Renea Melton, A. Toone Blake Burkhalter, 4:28 assault 500 block 1000 block of N. Radio Albion OK: Allen Dale Katherine Anne Moore, Midwest City OK: Stephanie Dawn Cline, of Denison 10:21 purse stolen Baughman Aaron Mullens, Jennifer William E. Caho, Daniel Kevin W. Crouse, 4:59 auto accident 1100 block of N. Grand Antlers OK: Morgan Marie Neely, Rachel Joseph Drennen, William Matthew Aaron Townsend 1900 block of W. 1:25 p.m. theft OBC Ray Hopson, Elizabeth Norman, Timothy James H. Rowlett Bonham TX: Jordon Mississippi Inc. Ann Settles, Elizabeth Pickens, Casey Lee Milburn OK: Sarah Taylor Bewley, Kassi 5:23 neighbor’s dogs 2:40 suspicious activi- Ann St. Roberts, William Michael Beth Harbin, Stacey D. Leann Bowen, Kelly are killing chickens 7200 ty 100 block of N.E. Clair-Votaw, Justin H. Robertson, Katie D. LaFevers, Franklin-Ford, Joshua Lee block of 70E Fourth Vaughan Roesler, Sheila R. Moore OK: Andrew T. Lehde, Timothy D. Sneed 5:28 domestic assault 2:44 harassment 300 Arapaho OK: Erin Rucker, Skiler D. Harkreader, Gregory J.P. Burleson TX: Steven 200 block of S. Fourth block of S. Third Leigh Shepherd Schmitz, Brittany Paige Hincke, James Allen Andrew Shields 5:42 vandalism 1000 3:11 possible scam by Ardmore OK: Michelle Scott, Karen Monica McGregor, Carrollton TX: Bernard block of W. Main phone 3800 block of L. Ball, Cynthia Alice Shields, Jason Don Mustang OK: Shayla Samuel Daniel 7:38 fire 2900 block of University Bell, Connie Jeanine Shoemaker, Kara Cain, Timothy Castroville TX: Danyel N. Ranchette 3:35 harassment Boatright, Tristan Andrew Michelle Snyder, Hanselman Lauren Loyd 8:00 maroon pickup Brandi Lane Clark, David Alton Amanda Nicole Newalla OK: Charlie Celeste TX: Nicole with three or four teens 3:40 pursuit 69/75 at Fannin, Heather Marie Thornton, John Michael L. McLelland Denise White who got out snooping scales Farmer, Timothy A. Vietta, Jennifer Wagoner, Norman OK: Bryan G. Collinsville TX: Daniel around by railroad tracks 3:42 cow tried to ram McReynolds, Amber Erick James Ward, Sheehan, Andy Allen Bates, Michael 400 block of E. Texas car S. Ninth

8A THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT State SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 It can be risky for Democrats Weather 24-Hr. Forecast Up-To-The-Minute Forecast At to challenge Oklahoma GOP www.durantdemocrat.com TODAY: TONIGHT: BY SEAN MURPHY of government for a direct University of Oklahoma. people, those feelings are A 40 percent chance of showers A 40 percent chance of showers ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER democracy application “The fact that these going to come to the and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with for our iPhones.” Democrats came back Capitol, and they're com- a high near 64. East southeast a low around 60. East southeast OKLAHOMA CITY Several measures pro- over and sustains the veto ing in a large ball of ener- wind between 7 and 14 mph, wind between 8 and 11 mph. (AP) — In the reddest of posing various ways for tells you they probably gy,” said House Speaker with gusts as high as 20 mph. red states, some the state to “opt out” of would have voted against Chris Benge, R-Tulsa. Democratic legislators the new federal health it the first time if it was a Senate President Pro Durant Readings 3-Day Forecast who disagree with the care law have passed the critical vote that was Tem Glenn Coffee, citing GOP majority’s take on House and Senate, and needed,” Gaddie said. polling data, agreed that Friday’s High 77 Monday abortion, guns and feder- bills to exempt state-made Kiesel said he thinks some hot button political Friday’s Low 58 ally arranged health care Precipitation 0.00 A 30 percent chance firearms from federal reg- lawmakers should focus issues are important both of showers and thun- fear Oklahoma policy is ulation and allow people more on what they think to voters and lawmakers. Precip.This Month 0.02 being dictated by some Precip.This Year 12.75 derstorms. Cloudy, to openly carry handguns is sound policy and less “We have disagree- with a high near 80. who “put their finger in have headed to the gover- time trying to read politi- ments on what priorities South southeast wind between 11 and the wind.” nor’s desk. cal tea leaves. are,” said Coffee, R- Lake Texoma 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. In a conservative state Senate Democrat “Our ability to repre- Oklahoma City. “That’s like Oklahoma, where leader Charlie Laster, D- sent everyone all the time why this place has con- Elevation 617.51 Tuesday President Obama failed to Shawnee, who was just doesn't exist,” Kiesel tentious moments, but Normal Elevation 615.90 Water Temp. 68 A 20 percent win a single of its 77 among those who said. “I wish that that doesn't mean that chance of showers counties, a vote against switched his vote, said his Democrats in those situa- they're not intended to Regional and thunderstorms. politically charged issues, members recognized tions, rather than holding effect policy for the bet- Mostly cloudy, with even for a left-leaning some loopholes in the their nose and voting for terment of Oklahoma.” Friday’s Readings a high near 87. Democrat, can spell polit- measure that Henry point- bad policy that is nothing But setting up your Station Hi Low Pcpn ical doom in an election ed out in his veto mes- more than blatant politics opponent for embarrass- Antlers 79 60 0.00 Wednesday Hugo 80 58 0.00 year. sage. and giving those issues ing or politically difficult A 20 percent “I think it’s a shame Lane 76 60 0.00 But in a gun-loving legitimacy, would just go votes is also a part of pol- Madill 76 59 0.00 chance of showers that some Democrats feel state like Oklahoma, back to their district and itics at the statehouse. Tishomingo 76 55 0.00 and thunderstorms. that they have to be com- where nearly 100,000 res- explain their vote to the “We’ve always done Mostly cloudy, with plicit in the silly political idents have licenses to folks back home.” that, and that’s the lot in a high near 87. games that go on up carry concealed firearms, For their part, GOP life for rural Democrats here,” said state Rep. a “no” vote on any gun leaders in the House and — uncomfortable votes,” Ryan Kiesel, D- bill is risky business. Senate say Second Gaddie said. “Every once Seminole, who is not The reality is that most Amendment issues and in a while you can engage seeking re-election in Democrats probably the federal health care bill in a vote that defies your November. opposed the bill anyway, reflect genuine concerns constituency. “When legislators put and Henry’s veto just they hear from Oklahoma “But in order to sur- their finger in the wind gave them the political voters. vive, you sometimes and govern by poll num- cover they needed, said “If you look at this make choices you’re not bers, we might as well Keith Gaddie, a political Capitol building like it particularly comfortable give up our republic form science professor at the represents 3.6 million with.” Visit the announcements Oklahoma Governor signs the • Birth announcements • Engagements smoke room rebate into law Check on: • Weddings BY SEAN MURPHY said. “This is pro-health, that do smoke, and that has event centers. But he said ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER pro-family legislation that not changed,” Stubbs said. he doesn’t expect any of • Anniversaries everyone can support.” “If I had to choose based the tribe’s casinos to elimi- OKLAHOMA CITY Dick Stubbs owns on what I’ve read about it, nate smoking entirely. • Obituaries (AP) — Oklahoma restau- Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in I would definitely keep my “It’s a step at a time,” rants that built separately Oklahoma City, one of an room.” said Anaotubby, whose ventilated smoking rooms estimated 120 restaurants The bill directs the tribe controls more than a would be eligible for a in the state that invested in Health Department to pay dozen casinos in cash rebate if they become a separate smoking room for the program using a Oklahoma. “I’m hoping to smoke-free under a bill after the Legislature fund that includes state get some voluntary partici- Visit us on the Web at signed Friday by Gov. passed a ban on smoking tobacco tax revenue. pation from the folks at the Brad Henry. in indoor workplaces in Most restaurants that casinos without banning Dubbed the Clean Air in 2003. That ban, which spent between $30,000 it.” www.durantdemocrat.com Restaurants Act, the bill exempted bars, also creat- and $40,000 on the smok- allows restaurants to ed an exemption for sepa- ing rooms would be eligi- recoup 50 percent of the rate smoke rooms. ble for a rebate of about original expenditure, Stubbs said he spent $5,000 to $10,000, said minus depreciation costs, about $40,000 to install a Mark Neuman, the depart- if it converts to a smoke- new heating and air sys- men’s director of state and free restaurant by January tem, electronic filter, and federal policy. 2013. exhaust fan to accommo- Chickasaw Nation Gov. “Secondhand smoke is a date smokers, and said he Bill Anaotubby, who proven hazard, particularly doesn’t expect to take attended the bill signing, for children, and the more advantage of the rebate said his tribe is working to we can do to reduce it, the program. establish stricter smoke- better for the overall health “We put it in primarily free policies at tribe- of Oklahomans,” Henry to satisfy our customers owned restaurants and State physicians warn of doctor shortage BY TIM TALLEY room and hospital admis- owing $140,000 in student ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER sions. loans. The high cost of paying “This is a really urgent OKLAHOMA CITY for medical school training is issue for me,” Aspy said. (AP) — Oklahoma physi- one of the chief factors Blackstock said the state cians urged state lawmakers behind Oklahoma’s shrink- of Texas recently approved a Thursday to help attract ing supply of primary care similar physician loan repay- more doctors to the state by physicians, said Sam ment program. “They are creating a program that Blackstock, the organiza- heavily recruiting physicians would repay the student tion’s executive vice presi- out of Oklahoma,” he said. loans of doctors who make a dent. Blackstock said the Under the Texas program, four-year commitment to average medical student a physician opening a pri- practice primary care in a graduates with $160,000 in mary care practice in medically underserved com- debt. To pay off the debt Gainesville, Texas, could munity. quickly, most doctors choose have student loans fully The Oklahoma Academy specialties that are more repaid in four years. of Family Physicians threw lucrative than primary care. But a physician who sets its support behind the Crawford said the number up a practice in Madill could Oklahoma Physician of medical school graduates take up to 20 years to repay Recruitment and Retention entering primary care resi- medical school loans using Program, which officials said dencies has fallen almost 50 personal income and the cur- would help eliminate one of percent over the past 10 rent Oklahoma program, the most significant barriers years. He said the average which offers maximum to primary care services in anesthesiologist will earn stipends of $40,000 when the state — a shortage of twice as much as what a fam- money is available. The physicians. ily physician makes. Texas program was funded The American Medical Blackstock said doctors also by closing a tax loophole on Association ranks Oklahoma choose to practice in urban smokeless tobacco products, last in the nation in the physi- areas instead of rural ones. similar to the way the cian-to-patient ratio. “They can’t afford to fol- Oklahoma plan would be Currently, 59 of the state’s 77 low their heart,” he said. funded. Blackstock said the counties do not meet the Christine Aspy, a student plan would restructure a state national standard of one at the University of excise tax on smokeless physician for every 3,500 Oklahoma College of tobacco by assessing the levy people. Dr. Steve Crawford, Medicine, said she will grad- on a per unit basis instead of a family physician in uate from medical school on its sales price. Oklahoma City, said the state will need to attract thousands of physicians over the next 10 years in order to ade- quately serve the medical needs of its residents. “We’re going to be in a real big world of hurt,” Crawford said. He said increasing the number of pri- mary care physicians will help lower health care costs in the state by reducing cost- ly trips to the emergency

Durant Daily Democrat LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 1B Bennington sweeps Law Day essay competition

On April 29, the Bryan The Bryan County Bar pete in a poster competi- winner was Hailey Dawn In the senior division of McDonald, a fourth grader County Bar Association Association also participat- tion. There were two divi- Glove, a third grader in Ms. the essay competition, Joey in Terecia Webb’s class at participated in the ed in the statewide Ask a sions for essays, one for Garner’s class at Northwest Caruthers, a twelfth grader the Durant Intermediate statewide Law Day cele- Lawyer Program from 7-8 seventh through ninth Heights Elementary. in Mr. Dobb’s class at Silo School, won first place in brations sponsored by the p.m. During their shift, graders and one for tenth Ms. Cook’s second High School, won first the Collage Contest. In Oklahoma Bar Association. local attorneys answered through twelfth graders. graders at Robert E. Lee place with his essay on the recognition of her efforts, Law Day was created in telephone calls from people Winners will receive a cash Elementary swept the passage of the U.S. Hannah won a plaque and a 1961 as a way for lawyers across the state needing prize and a certificate that poster competition. Constitution. Devin monetary award. Hannah’s to offer education and legal advice. will be awarded at the May Sammy Miguel won first Renfro, a tenth grader in entry is still on display at advice about the law in The Bryan County Bar 27th Bryan County Bar place. Alisia Palmer won Ms. Kerr’s class at Silo the Oklahoma Bar general to the public, with a Association also held a Association. second, and Brooklyn High School, won second Association Center in special emphasis on indi- county-wide contest in Winners of the coloring Harrison placed third. place with his essay on the Oklahoma City. vidual rights and liberties. honor of Law Day. The contest are as follows: The Bennington students September 11, 2001 terror- For any additional infor- As part of their 2010 contest was for children in first place winner of the swept the seventh through ist attacks. Joseph Badan, mation about Law Day Law Day efforts, the Bryan Kindergarten through coloring contest was Tafet ninth grade division of the an eleventh grader in Mr. events and celebrations, or County Bar Association Twelfth Grade. Miguel, a third grader in essay competition. Jessica Dobb’s class at Silo High for information on how to held a local Ask A Lawyer Kindergartners through Ms. Cavender’s class at Amiott won first place with School, won third with his participate in next year’s Program at the Mickle Law third graders participated in Robert E. Lee Elementary her essay on the Thirteenth essay concerning the John events, please contact the Offices, located on the cor- a coloring contest, coloring School. The second place Amendment. Ciara Parker Peter Zenger case. Bryan County Bar ner of 4th and Main Street. pictures of Benjamin winner was Crispin Cruz, a placed second with her Bryan County also had a Association either at the Members of the public were Franklin, the Statue of second grader in Ms. essay about the Civil War, local winner in the office of Chris Jones, locat- invited to call with any legal Liberty and the Mayflower. Cleveland’s class at and Tisha Stinson won Oklahoma Bar ed at 311 West Evergreen, questions between 5:30 Grades six and under Washington Irving third place for her essay Association’s state-wide 924-1444, or through any p.m. and 8:00 p.m. were also allowed to com- Elementary. The third place about Rosa Parks. competition. Hannah of the local attorneys. Winning essays from Law Day competition M The Civil War - How It any worries. The U. S.A. is erning the new republic, considerable power to nents of individual liberty Yet Hamilton had a few Changed the Way We Live no longer segregated with its most glaring prob- states like Virginia and strongly attacked the omis- tricks up his sleeve. He because of race, gender, or lems being that the govern- New York, offered a less sion of a bill of rights, brought some interesting Today color. Without this ment had no taxing power, radical departure from the already included in many views to the table. He BY CIARA PARKER Amendment, we may not nor could it raise a standing Articles of Confederation. state constitutions. On June argued that whether some- NINTH GRADE know some famous black army. Furthermore, the The New Jersey plan, or 21, 1788, New Hampshire thing is considered libelous BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Americans like Jackie “United States” had come small-state” plan, kept the became the ninth state to or not depends on the read- Robinson, Michael Jordan, to resemble a loose confed- one-house legislature of ratify the Constitution. er’s interpretation of it. In “America will never be Will Smith or our President eration of countries, each the Confederation Virginia and New York, this, Hamilton persuaded destroyed from the out- of the United States, with their own laws, taxes Congress but expanded its crucial because of their the jury to take part in jury side. If we falter and lose Barack Obama. If the and tariffs, and agendas. powers to include raising size and influence, narrow- nullification. This is when our freedoms, it will be North had not won, where When the delegates arrived revenue and regulating ly approved it five days a jury deliberately refuses because we destroyed our- would we be today? If peo- at the state hall, they soon commerce. The members later. Rhode Island, on the to acknowledge evidence selves.” - Abraham ple had not stood up for realized there was more were chosen by the state other hand, waited to take because they want to send Lincoln what's right, would work to be done than a legislatures and each state action, but by that time, the a message about an issue or The Civil War pitted America still be segregat- mild alteration. But how was given one vote. A government was already because it is contrary to brother against brother, in ed? could they scrap the “law multi-person executive operating under the their morals or beliefs. order to keep our country “As I would not be a of the land?” elected by the legislature Constitution. The last hold- In the end, the jury together. Abraham slave, so I would not be a That was the question on was proposed. The execu- out states could hardly returned a verdict of “not Lincoln, our 16th presi- master. This expresses my the lips of more than a few tives, who were removable afford to stay out of the guilty” stating that the arti- dent, was the main man idea of democracy.” delegates. How could a by action of the majority of new nation. cles were not libelous behind keeping our coun- “Every man is said to nation, founded on liberty the governors, also No matter how a person because they were based try together. Lincoln once have his peculiar ambition. and justice, base their bind- appointed judges to a might feel about the short- on fact. This landmark said “A house divided Whether it be true or not, I ing constitution on the trea- supreme court. Laws comings of the case not only changed the against itself cannot stand.” can say for one that I have sonous dismantling of the passed by the legislature Constitution, one has to way juries view cases, but These words proved true. no other so great as that of existing system of gover- were binding on the states, agree that it has definitely it also showed that lawyers Why did our great coun- being truly esteemed of my nance? and the multi-person exec- withstood the test of time are not limited to solely try split in half? fellow men, by rendering If I may offer my own utive was authorized to and proven to be one of the defending their client. Our country was having myself worthy of their opinion, I believe that, in compel obedience to the driving forces of our Hamilton knew that problems with taxes and esteem.” the right conditions, trea- law. The New Jersey Plan nation’s unity. There is no Zenger was guilty by law, the rights of people. To “Fourscore and seven son, bearing in mind that was rejected, but the appor- doubt that the founding so he challenged the legal- some white people, the years ago our fathers its causes are just and its tionment of representation fathers had faith in the ity of the law itself. This black people were trash brought forth on this conti- aims are within reason; can in Congress continued to longevity of the act stunned the judge and and lower on the food nent, a new nation, con- serve a country far more divide the Constitutional Constitution’s relevance in jury alike. If Hamilton had chain. They didn’t deserve ceived in Liberty, and ded- than blind loyalty. I believe Convention. The large society. I think it’s safe to not taken a chance on such to have any interaction icated to the proposition that, on occasion, dissent states wanted proportional say that the Constitution a defense, Zenger proba- with the white people. that all men are created can be patriotic. It takes representation (based on will survive for another bly would have been found Many southerners used equal” more love of one’s country population), and the small two hundred twenty three guilty. Therefore, the free- them as slaves. Slaves were — Abraham Lincoln to stand up and say that states demanded equal rep- years. dom of the press and pos- often treated worse than what’s happening with resentation (one state, one sibly the freedom of animals and beaten so Breaking the Law to Save your nation is wrong than vote). Liberty or Libel: The John speech might not exist badly that some didn’t live It: The First Milestone in to sit idly by and watch. I The solution to the Peter Zenger Case today. through it. American Law believe this is the kind of dilemma came through the BY JOSEPH BADAN In gratitude for what In the North, many BY JOEY CARUTHERS resolve that our founding Great Compromise (also 11TH GRADE Hamilton did, the believed that the slaves fathers had when they known as the Connecticut SILO HIGH SCHOOL Common Council of New should be free. Black peo- 12TH GRADE SILO HIGH SCHOOL finally decided to make the Compromise), which made York City awarded him the ple walked among them decision to “slay the thir- the number of seats in the Most people know the freedom of the city, and a freely without having very When one looks at teen headed monster” that House of Representatives first amendment to the group of prominent resi- many problems. When was the Articles of proportional to each state’s Constitution. The amend- dents contributed to the Lincoln wanted to free the America’s judicial history, one can find many mile- Confederation. population and each repre- ment provides for freedom production of a gold box slaves, everything and Once the issue of sentative elected directly of speech and other rights that was presented to him everybody went crazy. stone cases and changes in law. From Marbury v. whether or not to replace by the people. In the pertaining to such. as a lasting mark of their States were starting to split the Articles was decided, Senate, each state would However, not everyone gratitude. On the lid of the from the Union and fami- Madison to Roe v. Wade, the policies of the United the Convention began its have two independently knows the story of John box the city’s arms were lies were forced to choose efforts to draft a new con- voting senators to be cho- Peter Zenger and Andrew engraved, encircled with sides. The Civil War had States, as well as the way Americans view of justice stitution. The early consti- sen by the state legisla- Hamilton. They would the words “Demersae officially begun. tutional debates focused on tures. This was the forma- both take part in a land- leges - timefacta libertas How have our laws been have been shaped in the courtrooms. However, a proposal submitted by tion of today’s bicameral mark court case that helped haec landem emergunt.” changed? James Madison that legislature. pave the way toward the Translated into English, it Today, if a black man arguably. the most impor- tant milestone in law, as became known as the Now all that was left to freedom of press for any- means “For let the laws be were walking down the Virginia plan, or “large- do was to ratify the one who would speak up never so much overborne street, would he get well as in American histo- ry, was not decided in a state” plan. It called for a Constitution. A minimum and say what they believe. by one individual’s power, jumped? Most likely not. bicameral legislature of nine states was needed In 1735, Zenger printed let the spirit of freedom be Thanks to the 13th courtroom. It was decided in a cramped stuffy build- empowered to make laws to ratify it. In the months a document from lawyer never so intimidated, still Amendment, African and levy taxes with the rep- after the Convention fin- James Alexander in his sooner or later they assert Americans can walk down ing in Philadelphia on June 21, 1788, by fifty-five men resentation in both houses ished its work, the debate newspaper The New York themselves.” the street safely, without based on population. over ratification raged in Weekly Journal that openly Zenger ended up pub- the fear of getting attacked. who realized that they would have to break the Members of the lower newspapers, pamphlets, criticized New York lishing an account of the The 13th Amendment house would be elected by and on the floors of state Governor William Cosby. trial in 1736 titled A Brief states “Neither slavery nor law in order to save it. This wasn’t simply a milestone voters in each state, and legislatures. To educate When Governor Cosby Narrative of the Case and involuntary servitude, members of the upper voters and stimulate public found out about this, Trial of John Peter Zenger. except as a punishment for in law, it created the law. When the members of house would be chosen by discussion, Alexander Zenger was arrested on a One of the quotes from crime where of the party the lower house from can- Hamilton, James Madison, charge of libel. Libel is this is “No nation, ancient shall have been duly con- the Constitutional Convention were ratifying didates nominated by the and John Jay wrote a series when somebody prints or modern, ever lost the victed, shall exist within state legislatures. The plan of essays supporting the false information about liberty of speaking freely, the United States, or any the now legendary docu- ment, they were actually had no provision for elect- strong government provid- someone or something writing, or publishing their place subject to their juris- ing an executive, the presi- ed for in the Constitution, without their consent to do sentiments, but forthwith diction.” committing an act of trea- son against the newborn dent would be chosen by which were published in so. Zenger stayed in jail for lost their liberty in general The Civil War split our the national legislature to papers across the country. ten months, even through and became slaves.” country in half, and though American republic. Each delegate had been sent to serve for one term and was The articles are collectively his trial. Although Zenger died in it took time, it ended up responsible for executing known as the Federalist Zenger’s case was defi- 1746 at the age of 49, he bringing the nation togeth- the convention to find ways to strengthen the Articles all laws. The legislature Papers, and those who nitely not in his favor from and Andrew Hamilton live er. Different races can would also appoint judges favored ratification of the the start. Governor Cosby on in our country’s legal freely talk without getting of Confederation, a sort of constitution drafted during to one or more supreme new constitution called had appointed all 12 of the history. Their contribution in trouble or beaten. Black courts and lower national themselves Federalists. jurors and the judge had to the advancement of our people no longer have to the Revolution to serve as the nation’s first binding courts. Their opponents were ordered them before the country’s civility will go to separate bathrooms Opposition to called Anti-federalists, case began to disregard never be forgotten. or water fountains; they are “law of the land.” Though the Articles had played a Madison’s proposal devel- believing that the new doc- whatever Zenger’s attor- ——— not forced to sit in the back oped immediately. ument gave too much ney, Andrew Hamilton, had The three remaining of buses, and they can vote. crucial role during the Revolutionary War, in sub- William Paterson of New power to the national gov- to say in defense of Zenger winning Law Day essays Little children can play Jersey, noting that the ernment and left the states and give a guilty verdict will appear in a later edi- together without having sequent years it had proven inefficient in properly gov- large-state plan would give too little. Staunch propo- because he broke the law. tion this week.

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Heather Denise Cox and Luke Timothy Valentine Jennifer Renea Wallace and Paul Perry Steen III Cox,Valentine Wallace, Steen announce engagement Rev. Tim and Sheila Cox, of Durant, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Denise Cox, to Luke Timothy Valentine. to marry Luke is the son of Mike Valentine of Mead, OK and Candy Moore of Talihina, OK. Heather is the children’s director at Abundant Life Temple and is pursing her spe- Lance Kelly Claborn and Lauren Elizabeth Briscoe Jennifer Renea Wallace, Ardmore, and Paul Perry cial education degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State Steen III, Bokchito, will wed at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2010, University. Luke works for Texoma Turbines. at Gill Ranch in Bokchito. The couple will wed at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, Briscoe, Claborn to The bride to be is the daughter of Evie Hill, Ardmore. at Abundant Life Temple, 1307 N. Washington Ave., in She graduated from Ardmore High School in 2003 and Durant. A reception will follow. Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2007. unite in marriage Wallace is employed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The prospective groom is the son of Sam and Cindi Mr. and Mrs. Tim Briscoe happily announce the Gill, Bokchito. He graduated from Rock Creek High approaching marriage of their daughter Lauren Elizabeth School in 2005 and Nashville Auto Diesel College in to Lance Kelly Claborn. 2006. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Claborn of Rising Star, Texas. The couple will exchange vows June 12, 2010, at Park Avenue Church of Christ. A reception will follow at Bella Vista on the Boulevard. They will both graduate from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, and will make their home in Tahlequah.

Stephanie Hodge and Michael Gardner Hodge, Gardner to Peyton Kyle Spencer exchange vows Stephanie Hodge, Durant, and Michael Gardner, Mead, Spencer baby born will wed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June, 5, at The Prothro Center on Lake Texoma in Pottsboro, Texas. Peyton Kyle Spencer was born at 12:51 p.m. Jan. 18, The daughter of Dewayne and Melinda Hodge, Durant, 2010, at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma. the bride to be is a 2004 graduate of Silo High School. She He weighed seven pounds, three ounces and was 19 graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in inches long. 2008 with a Bachelor of Marketing degree, and is presently His proud parents are Nicholas and Amanda Spencer working on a Master of Business Administration from of Durant. Grandparents are Fred and Lisa Pope, Southeastern. Jacksonville, N.C., Norman and Peggy Spencer, Durant. Hodge is employed with the Choctaw Nation of Great-grandparents are Gladys Ebert and the late Paul Oklahoma Scholarship Advisement Program. Ebert, Souderton, Penn., Harold and Betty Garrard, and The prospective groom is the son of David and Brenda Jerry and Ginger Spencer, all of Durant, and many aunts, Gardner, Mead. He graduated from Silo High School in uncles and cousins. 2003 and is employed with the United States Postal Service. Durant Toastmasters ‘stay on track’ There were three pre- country faster than the flu. were two pieces of duct ers stayed on track. Mary pared presenters at There are several strands of tape on the floor of the con- Green and Laverna Toastmasters on Monday. this awful disease, includ- ference room. Satterfield served as “ah” Wade and Aundrea Boyd The first speaker of the ing, but not limited, to: The group was encour- and vote counters for the evening, Angie Davis, The Reactionist — aged to put on their think- event. Deb Kelley wrapped informed fellow toastmas- where every little offense is ing caps and dig deep into up the event as general Boyds celebrate 25 ters how to properly har- exaggerated as the boss cir- their gray matter. Soon, evaluator. vest, prepare and display cles the employee, shaking they were on the right track This week’s meeting vegetables for the farmer’s their head and asking why? — the two pieces of tape will be held Monday, May years of marriage market. She explained in why? why? represented railroad tracks. 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The family of Wade and Aundrea Boyd of Caddo will detail and showed exam- The Godfather — where Green the taught the in the conference room at be hosting a reception for their 25th wedding anniver- ples of good and bad pro- employees must strike group the significance of the Bryan County Health sary on May 16, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. in Caddo at the duce. deals with their managers these tracks. He led them Department. Boland Park Community Building. She defined for her audi- to get the things they need. on an adventure all the way For more information The couple was married June 14, 1985, at the ence which vegetables The Elmer Fudd — back to the ages of the about the Durant Armstrong Baptist Church. He is a first Lt. firefighter were worthy of selling and where the boss continually Roman Empire in their Toastmasters Club, please for Durant. She operates a family business called Boyd’s which ones should be used calls meeting after meeting quest to understand that the visit the group online at Security Cleaning Services. for display purposes only. after meeting, where all he American Railway system www.duranttoastmasters.o Parents of the couple are Alvis and Judy Boyd and Her speech was very does is chase rabbits and was designed by two very rg. Sherman Kelly and Gaylene Love, all of Caddo. informative; she really never accomplishes any- significant influences. All Durant Toastmaster The couple’s children are Jacob, Mayport, Fla., who knows how to “Hook-’em thing. Mary Green evaluated his Club meetings are open to is in the U.S. Navy, and Justin, Jaden and Johnathan of and Keep-’em.” Chad Phelps evaluated speech. the public. Everyone is the home. Jason Crouch evaluated his speech. Deb Kelley served as welcome and encouraged Family and friends are invited to attend. her speech. The third speaker, Toastmaster for the to attend. The second speaker this Richard Green, who was evening, ensuring that week, Tim Cox, delivered voted best speaker of the everyone stayed focused an outstanding speech evening, took the group on on the agenda. Antoine about Manager Madness. a wild goose ... err chicken Davis sat in as the gram- He described how ... investigation. This tour marian of the evening. Manager Madness is infec- begin as a simple task of Crouch served as timer, tious and has swept this discovering why there ensuring that all the speak- Lord Jesus Christ (his real name) hit by Massachusetts car NORTHAMPTON, Lord Jesus Christ. He was Police say 20-year-old Mass. (AP) — The victim taken to the hospital for Brittany Cantarella was might have forgiven the treatment of minor facial cited for failing to yield to woman who ran him down injuries. a pedestrian in a crosswalk. in a Massachusetts cross- walk, but police haven’t. Police say a Pittsfield woman has been cited for running down a man named Lord Jesus Christ as he crossed a street in Northampton on Tuesday. The 50-year-old man is from Belchertown. Officers checked his ID and discovered that, indeed, his legal name is Visit us on the web at www.durantdemocrat.com

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4B THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Lifestyles SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Book Talk does ‘Guersney’ during monthly meeting This month’s selection feel both the terrible Utterback Room of the ing activity she has done for discussion by Book destruction and deprivation Robert L. Williams Public recently is helping to win Talk has a tongue-twisting of that period, along with Library. the grant for the new title, but the book itself is the hope and delight in This month’s discussion library. charming, informative, breathing free air once will be led by Gayle With the exception of smart, and not to be again. It is the story of the Gaither, a retired English December and the summer missed: It is a first novel German occupation of the teacher, who commented months, Book Talk meets written by an older woman, Channel Island of that this book is “written the second Thursday of Mary Ann Shaffer, and her Guernsey during World about characters so real, so each month at 7:00, usual- niece Annie Barrows. War II, but it is not a war wonderful that I felt I knew ly in the Utterback Room. Their style is epistolary, novel, and it is not depress- them.” FOL purchases the books meaning the entire book is ing; it is a story of survival, Gaither has been active for discussion and under- written in the form of let- heroism, and friendship. in Book Talk since its writes any charges over Collin Converse and Sara Ann Hill ters exchanged among a It is an unlikely love beginning in 1995 and usu- $10. A month in advance diverse group of friends story with eccentric char- ally leads at least one dis- of the discussion books are and acquaintances. acters presented with love cussion a year. Since her available at the check-out Converse, Hill to The book is called “The and humor. The book is retirement she has partici- desk of the library for pur- Guernsey Literary and worth discussing on so pated in many community chase or borrowing. Book Potato Peel Pie Society,” many levels: Style, tech- activities, particularly First Talk is open to the public. and proves, upon study, to nique, subject matter, wit, Presbyterian Church, Come and join this month and learn how a shared exchange vows be quite fitting for this little endearing characters and Friends of the Library gem of a book. The time is the triumph (and failure) of (FOL), and as a board interest in literature helped immediately after the end humanity. Group discus- member of the Robert L. a small group of people not Dane and Dena Hill of Wright City, are pleased to of World War 11, and the sion will begin at 7 p.m, Williams Public Library; only survive but prevail in announce the engagement of their daughter Sara Ann to authors make the readers Thursday, May 13 in the she said the most reward- a disastrous time. Collin Converse, son of Mike and Tonya Converse of Golden. Sara is the granddaughter of Richard and Delores Goodwill OHCE holds May meeting Metcalf of Calera, and Murrell and Doris Hill of Achille. Goodwill OHCE mem- tional programs to pro- ticipate in “Pennies for returned by July 7h. She is the great-granddaughter of Mildred Hill and the bers met May 5 immedi- mote older adult health Friendship” by the next The county wide OHCE late Buddie Hill of Bentonville, Arkansas. ately following the OHCE and well-being. group meeting. The 4-H craft and “Rush Party” will Collin is the grandson of Darlene Gibson and the late Executive meeting at the Vice President Ida youth camps will start be June 16 from 11 am. to Leeburn Gibson of Golden,and Frank and Evelyn community building in Peevyhouse helped mem- again in June, and several 2 p.m. This will be a fun Converse of Hugo. He is the great-grandson of Eva Durant. bers choose items to have Goodwill members will time for everyone and they Bolding of Hugo. Goodwill members made and ready for the fair help with these classes of want to welcome the com- The wedding will take place on June 5, 2010, at 6:00 served a meal of Mexican booth in September. making tote bags, cooking, munity to attend and learn p.m. at the amphitheatre inside Beavers Bend State Park, casserole, salad, chips, tea “Spring Colors” will be canning, needle crafts, ani- a hands-on skill such as Hochatown. All family and friends of the couple are and brownies to members our theme this year, using mal care and science proj- quilt making, spinning, invited to attend. following this meeting. the colors of the quilt they ects. canning, needlework, gar- One member, Ida will display. Members Twenty-five cloth gift dening, scrap booking, Peevyhouse, participated divided the canning, cloth- bags were made by fried pies, cultural foods in the senior focus group, ing, quilt, curtains, wrap- Goodwill members and and more. A children’s led by Janice Herman. book, and flower arrange- given to the five county story book booth will also The information from ment requirements, so we OHCE groups. OHCE be available for young this focus group will be they will have a complete members will fill these children who would enjoy used to develop Oklahoma booth for judging. with toiletry items for having a story read to Extension Service educa- Goodwill voted to par- CASA children to be them. Barfield, Minyard to represent Bennington FFA at state convention Jaelin Barfield and Jaelin Barfield, a jun- SHOWN Harley Minyard repre- ior, also represented the ARE Harley sented the Bennington Bennington FFA. Jaelin Minyard, FFA at the State FFA sang “When You Say Convention, Wednesday, Nothing At All” on the big left, and April 28, 2010. Freshman stage Wednesday after- J aelin Twins born to Harmans Harley Minyard, did a noon at the 1:20 session. Barfield, who clogging routine to a song The kids said that no one represented Twin girls Emberlee Love and Kinzlee Faith were from the 8 Seconds movie else had that much yelling Bennington born Feb. 6, 2010, at the Medical Center of Southeastern soundtrack entitled for them when she com- FFA at the Oklahoma in Durant. “When Will I Be Loved?” pleted her song. Cell State FFA Emberlee weighed four pounds, 12 ounces and was She performed on the phones were waving in Convention. 16.5 inches long. Kinzlee weighed four pounds, 14 floor just feet away from the stands as FFA students ounces and was 17 inches long. her peers and did an from all around the state Their parents are Austin and Julie (Clubb) Harman, excellent job. cheered her on. Calera. Grandparents are Steve and Patsy Harman, and Danny and Terry Clubb, all of Durant. Newcomers Club meets Dolly

SHAUNA MARIE BERKLEY would like to wish Sarah Dawn Belcher a happy first birthday. She turned one on May 7, 2010. Sarah’s mother is Amber Belcher. Her grandparents are Ted Moore and Vicki Belcher of Durant and Tony Belcher, also of Durant.

PHOTO PROVIDED THE NEWCOMERS CLUB met recently in the home of Shirley Forbis. Pictured are Natalia Duval, Linda Prather, Elsie Menzel, Mary Schmidt, Fran Kealke, and Cindy Fletcher. The next meeting will be June 3, 2010, in the home of Gail Wheeler. Visitors are welcome. South Korean driver earns license on 960th try SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean woman who earned a dri- ver’s license after 960 tries is ready to buy a car and get behind the wheel. Yonhap news agency reported Thursday that 69- year-old Cha Sa-soon passed the driving part of the test last month on her 10th try. South Korea requires a written test first, and Cha took it nearly daily since April 2005 before passing last year. Yonhap quoted her as saying she wanted to buy a small secondhand car to visit her son and daughter and for her business selling vegeta- bles. Repeated calls seeking comment from her went unanswered. Officials at the drivers’ license agency in Jeonju, 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Seoul, were not available for comment. Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Durant Daily Democrat

Beau Simmons Sports editor 924-4388 [email protected] SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 1C Knights kick Durant out of postseason

BEAU SIMMONS son. Classen on the other on a short direct kick SPORTS EDITOR hand, fought past Lawton attempt by Nic Alvarez. He Macarthur 3-2 to get to got the ball up enough, but DURANT — It looked Durant. it was batted away on a like the Lions might have Whatever the case, great save by keeper been overmatched after Classen came out firing. Quyen Banh. falling into a 3-0 deficit to In the first eight minutes Classen got the next big Northwest Classen in the of the game, the Lions only opportunity, and capital- Class 5A quarterfinals. made it into Classen terri- ized. They rallied to outscore tory twice. With less than three Classen in the second half, The Lions gave up some minutes remaining, a but the 1-0 margin wasn’t shots, but didn’t give up penalty in the box by enough to advance to the the first goal until the Durant set up a penalty semifinals, falling 3-1 at 25:26 mark. Durant kick for Ismael and he just Paul Laird Field Friday defenders crowded the side got it by the outstretched night. of the net nearest a close arms of Nick White to give “If we could have came throw-in. The ball ended the Knights a 3-0 lead out and played like we did up in the middle where entering the intermission. in the second half, it would Classen forward Magdi The Lions manage to have been a lot closer,” said Ismael was able to redirect turn things around pretty Durant coach John it mid-air into a nearly quickly in the second half. Wilmoth. “They fought DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS empty net. With less than four min- back really hard, and really JORDAN COLEMAN tries to turn the corner against a pair of Northwest Less than 10 minutes utes in, Nate Crawford was stepped up. I’m proud of later, Jorge Arreola scored on the edge of the field them for all they’ve Classen defenders Friday. Coleman is one of four Durant seniors to play his last game at Paul Laird Field. on a cross to give Classen when he sent a long pass to accomplished this year.” its first bit of insurance. Hunter Murphree. The Lions may not have Around 10 minutes left Banh tried to intercept it had the same type of brought to the game. After district title and earning a by Capitol Hill 4-1 in the in the half, Durant’s best momentum that Classen winning the program’s first No. 1 seed, the Lions blew first round of the postsea- opportunity to score came See LIONS, page 2C Rebels ride roughshod over Region

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SILO — The Silo Rebels weren’t holstering six shooters in day two of regional finals Friday. They brought out the cannons. The Rebels hit five home runs in the first two innings and destroyed the Crowder Demons, 11-0. The Rebels offense may take top billing, but Silo’s defense is nothing to sneeze at, not allowing a single run in three games. Keach Ballard and Trevor Bowen shined as Ballard had phenomenal day at the plate when he went 3-for- 3 with two RBIs and hammered two home runs. Bowen had a strong showing on the mound, pitching five innings with six strikeouts and allowed only five Demons on base. He also helped his cause with a home run. The Demons didn’t seem to know DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: RANDY BRUCE what hit them. They looked stunned KENTON STANLEY tosses the ball to pitcher Trevor Bowen, covering as they watched ball after ball leave first base after a ground ball to Stanley. the park in the first inning. DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: RANDY BRUCE The top of Silo’s lineup in the first batter, Logan Oller, drew a walk. and Shawn Hendricks each went inning did all the damage to the Ballard position himself squarely in yard and the Rebels had a command- KEACH BALLARD is met at home plate after belt- Demons’ ego as Silo hit three con- the batters and blasted a full-count ing his first of two home runs Friday afternoon. secutive home runs. After lead-off pitch out of the park. Then Bowen See REBELS, page 8C Sooners power past Cowboys 7-6 in Bedlam opener Angelo State wins third JEFF LATZKE Seitzer had a go-ahead former major league third key adjustment for his hit- helped us.” AP SPORTS WRITER two-run shot in the fifth baseman Steve Buechele. ters after watching the first Seitzer watched fellow inning as Oklahoma (34- “And hitting is contagious, few innings unfold at lefties Reine and Ellison straight LSC TULSA (AP) — It took 12, 11-9 Big 12) rallied for sure.” ONEOK Field, Tulsa's new hit back-to-back home Oklahoma's hitters a few back from an early four- Cody Reine, Chris downtown ballpark. The runs early in the inning softball title innings to get adjusted to run deficit by teeing off Ellison and Seitzer each right-field wall in the stadi- before he put Golloway's the Bedlam rivalry’s against Cowboys starter homered in a four-run fifth um is only 307 feet from advice to use to provide DURANT — newest locale. Tyler Lyons (3-5). inning. Buechele tacked on home plate, and it seemed Oklahoma a 5-4 lead. Angelo State completed Once they did, they Lyons had allowed only a two-run shot in the bot- even closer with the wind “(Lyons) was mixing its flawless run at the powered right past five home runs all season tom of the seventh, giving blowing out. pitches all the time and we Lone Star Conference Oklahoma State. before the Sooners the Sooners enough “We told some of the needed to get up on the Softball Championship Cameron Seitzer and matched that total over the breathing room to absorb left-handed hitters to get on plate and take that curve with a 9-1 five-inning Garrett Buechele had big course of four innings. Luis Uribe's pinch-hit two- the plate. We felt like they ball away because that was triumph over East blasts as the Sooners “When you hit a ball out run homer for Oklahoma were going to try to work the pitch that he kept Central in the title game slugged five home runs to of this yard and hear the State (26-19, 7-12) in the the outside part of the plate throwing to all the lefties,” on Saturday at the beat Oklahoma State 7-6 crowd roar, it's something eighth. on lefties because that is a said Seitzer, the son of for- Durant Multi-Sports Friday night in the opener that gives me chills right The power surge came short porch down the right- mer big leaguer Kevin Complex. of the three-game Bedlam now just thinking about it,” after Oklahoma coach field line,” Golloway said. The Rambelles (43- series. said Buechele, the son of Sunny Golloway made a “I thought maybe that See BEDLAM, page 2C 12) claimed their third straight and fifth confer- ence title in eight years to earn the league’s SE’s season ends at hands of rival automatic qualification into the South Central BY HAROLD HARMON record. we didn’t get the job done. Regional, which will be SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT Coach Ron Faubion’s You can’t miss opportuni- played in two four- club finished the season at ties in the Lone Star team, double elimina- Southeastern’s softball 26-26 overall with 35 Conference. tion tournaments at season came to a prema- games decided by one, two “We’ll just have to go to campus sites during the ture end with a 4-1 loss to or three runs. work and try to improve weekend of May 14-16. Central Oklahoma (31-18) Faubion said, “This for next year.” The field will be in the Lone Star game was the way it has Midwestern State elimi- announced at 9 a.m. Conference championship been all year. We didn’t nated West Texas A&M, 3- Monday, May 10, via a tournament Friday after- capitalize on scoring 0; UCO eliminated webcast selection show noon. opportunities and we did- Midwestern State, 6-4 in on NCAA.com. The LadyStorm strand- n’t make defensive plays. 10 innings; Angelo State ASU scored in every ed 10 base runners, includ- “You can’t put together topped East Central 4-1 in inning including a six- ing three in the fifth and a good record playing like a battle of unbeatens; and run outburst in the sec- three in the seventh. this. We just continually East Central eliminated ond inning highlighted Amanda Tanner went put ourselves in bad posi- UCO, 2-1, in other games by a two-run home run the distance, allowing eight tions and weren’t always on Friday. by Brittany Astle, hits (two of which could able to overcome our mis- Central Oklahoma 4 which scored Amanda have been ruled errors), takes. LadyStorm 1 Wilhem and gave the walking two, striking out “We had effort, great Tanner retired the first Rambelles a lead they one and ending her colle- effort at times, but it simply SE leftfielder Ryan Allen would never relinquish. giate career with a 13-12 comes down to the fact that See SOFTBALL, page2C

2C THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Sports SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 It’s all about the team for SE’s Brown

BY KEVIN DUKE for the senior, as both the hard,” she said. Women's The late season losses hostile atmosphere,” she STAFF WRITER volleyball team and the The basket- University put the Storm up against said. “That same competi- basketball team had disap- ball team had a before falling the No. 1 seed from the tive fire made practices She was a two-sport star pointing ends to the sea- similar season, by two and LSC South, West Texas almost as enjoyable. for three years at son. “The volleyball team starting out hot then lost a bru- A&M, who Southeastern ”Most people don't Southeastern Oklahoma started out the year pretty before injuries tal 101-97 had beaten at there place enjoy it, but I actually liked State and in the process highly regarded,” she said. and attrition decision in earlier in the year.”We had practices, both volleyball garnered all sorts of indi- “We performed well in a contributed to overtime to a good game plan and and basketball. Just to vidual awards. The latest couple of tournaments to their downfall Central played really well in the compete at practice and being the university’s start the year, and started at the end of Oklahoma at first half,” Brown said. everything else that goes Female Outstanding creeping our way up into the year. home. “But in the second half, we along with it, I really Athlete for the 2009-10 the regional rankings. “We started “Those two couldn't make shots, could- enjoyed that.” school year. “Then we struggled off on such a losses just n’t guard and it went The senior will graduate But Destiny Brown is when we got into confer- roll, undefeat- Destiny Brown killed us in the downhill from there.” in a couple of weeks with a not about individual hon- ence play, lost three or four ed for the first regional rank- Being the competitor degree in Biology, and ors. For her, it’s all about games we shouldn’t have nine games,” ings,” she said. that she is, Brown’s plans to go to nursing the team. and got into a situation Brown said. “We already favorite time as a member school from there, taking “It’s an honor to be where we had to win every “We were kind of up and knew we were in the con- of the two squads was very classes at Southeastern for respected by the coaches game, and that’s tough.” down through the confer- ference tourney, but those simply, game time. the next two years. and the players. There are The women finished the ence, but didn’t really lose losses knocked us out of “Obviously the games She had put off getting so many good female ath- season one game out of the any games that we should the regional were the best,” she said. “A the nursing degree earlier letes at Southeastern,” she conference tournament. have won ... until the last tournament.”Our goals game is a game and for so she could be an athlete said. “But I don't get excit- “We ended the season two games of the season.” were set higher this year. anyone that wants to com- while going to school. ed as much as when the on a win, but tha’s not what Those two losses were We had been to the confer- pete, that’s where it’s at.” “You can only be a col- team does well.” I wanted. I never got to extremely tough ones to ence tournament so we The away games were lege athlete once, and I For that reason, this year play in the conference take, as Southeastern led really wanted to make especially fun for Brown. didn’t want to miss out on was a little bit frustrating tournament and that was the whole game at Texas regionals this year.” “I loved playing in a that,” she said.

Murphree, Nic Alvarez- LIONS exchange). They stepped Continued from Page 1C up and they played their guts out. Northwest but whiffed, and Murphree Classen is a good team.” beat another defender for The Lions started five Durant’s lone goal of the juniors and two sopho- contest at the 36.51 mark. mores — a good sign that Durant had several near they can keep building on misses in the last 30 min- the traditions they’ve utes, but still had to con- established in recent years. tend with an attacking “Bit by bit, we’ve had Knights squad. Classen this progression,” said ended up with 30 shot Wilmoth. “We’ve went attempts, to the Lions’five. from qualifying to the White finished with 12 playoffs to making the saves for the Lions. quarterfinals and this year “It’s been a great ride,” we won the district and got said Wilmoth. “These two home playoffs. Next young men have worked year, who knows? hard and they deserve “I was really apprecia- everything that’s coming tive of the crowd tonight, to them. I’m awful proud too. We had a really big crowd, really supportive. DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS of them. DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS “I’m really proud of the They gave us a lot of HOLDEN WRIGHT tries to keep the ball in play seniors (Holden Wright, encouragement when we COLE HERRON works against Northwest Classen’s after a corner kick. Jordan Coleman, needed it.” Magdi Ismael.

BEDLAM Oklahoma's rally with a 2010 LSC Softball solo shot into the picnic Championship Continued from Page 1C area in left field in the fourth inning, and that Seitzer. “Once we made proved to be only the All-Tournament that adjustment, we started beginning. Team hitting the ball pretty “With the wind blowing well.” out and all the adrenaline The Sooners moved to pumping with Bedlam, IF Rachel 11-9 in Bedlam games balls are going to fly,” Lowery, UCO played in Tulsa and won Seitzer said. for the second straight Lyons, who has strug- IF Brittany time following an eight- gled throughout confer- Weaver, UCO game losing streak. ence play after passing up IF Kacie Oklahoma won 5-2 in the the chance to sign a six- final game at Drillers figure deal with the New Edwards, UCO Stadium last year. York Yankees in the off- IF Lauren Craig, Zach Neal (7-1) got off season, had been cruising MSU to a rocky start, giving up through the first three single runs in each of the innings and was staked to a IF Shelby first four innings but noth- 4-0 lead before he ran into Simmons, ECU ing more before coming trouble again. out after 6 2-3 innings. He came in with a IF Kacie Easley, Ryan Duke pitched a gaudy 8.92 ERA in Big 12 ASU scoreless ninth for his 11th play and has now given up OF Megan Bentley, save in 11 chances this at least five runs in each of UCO season. It also moved him his seven starts in league DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: BEAU SIMMONS within one of tying Jeff play. He allowed seven OF Sarah Bajenaru's school record runs on nine hits in 6 2-3 COURTNEYWALTERS scoops up a groundball with second baseman Mandi DeMoss,ASU of 28 career saves. innings while striking out Worthington backing up the play. Oklahoma came into seven, then spiked his mitt OF Cassandra the game leading the Big down a set of stairs after Nordie, ECU seventh, but managed only with two for four. Rachel 12 with 65 home runs this being pulled following P Wanda Malone, season, then added to the Buechele's home run. SOFTBALL one run. Lowery, Kacie Edwards, Courtney Walters drew Weaver, Geter, Kayce total with a big outing for “I felt actually really Continued from Page 1C ECU the second straight time in good. I thought I had pret- a four-pitch walk with one Raines and Megan Bentley P Katie Petersen, out in the seventh and lead- had one hit each for the conference play. The ty good command of most six Bronchos in order MSU Sooners also hit three of my pitches,” said Lyons, before an infield hit/error off batter Jeana Keyes sin- Bronchos. home runs in the eighth who fell to 1-5 against Big opened the door for three gled up the middle. Rachael Steverson (16- P April Haywood, inning against Kansas 12 opponents. “What it UCO runs in the third Ryan Allen singled into 6) pitched 6.1 innings to ASU the left-field corner to plate get the win for UCO. State on Sunday and fin- came down to, I guess, is I inning. A single run in the MVP P,Chelsea ished that game with six made about five bad pitch- fifth came on a single by Walters and keep the rally Molly Shivers closed it homers. es that ended up costing Brittany Weaver and a alive. Erika Bernal added out. Nelson,ASU Max White started me seven runs.” run-scoring double by the third-straight single Brittany Geter to make it before a strikeout and foul 4-0. pop to first ended the rally, Golf fan Tasered, arrested The Storm had runners the game and the season. in every inning, including Keyes paced the Storm at Players Championship the leadoff batter three with two for three and times on walks, but 10 Allen was two for four strikeouts, three looking, with the lone RBI. PONTE VEDRA ligerent near the 11th hole. stifled threats. Walters was one for two BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Officers responded and SE had just three hits with a double and a run 36-year-old man attending attempted to calm through the first six scored and Bernal was one the second round of The Parmelee down, but they innings, then picked up for three. Players Championship was said he became more com- three in the bottom of the Kelsey Tiger led UCO subdued by a Taser on bative. They tried to take Friday. Parmelee into custody, but Travis Parmelee, of he resisted. Jacksonville, was charged “He was at the point with disorderly intoxica- where it was time for law tion and resisting arrest enforcement to step in,” without violence, said St. Messenger said. “Our goal Johns County Sheriff’s is to escort people off the Office Capt. Dave property, but it was clear he Messenger. wasn’t going to go with Messenger said course us.” Parmelee pulled away marshals notified officers as officers tried to put him that Parmelee was yelling into a golf cart, Messenger at players and being bel- said.

SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Sports THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 3C Durant Middle School athletes excel

It was a very successful whopping 682 total in eighth grade girls and Boys tournament at Lake won six and lost one. Tidwell (OF), Ryles Dean spring season for Durant medals. Those were won third in eighth grade boys. Murray. They took third at Most importantly, with (INF/OF), Hunter Burkett Middle School athletes. in a combined effort from “This is quite a high the McAlester Tournament a team of 25 student ath- (OF/3B), Nathan Coaches awarded those all with 107 from mark to set for future and at Idabel. The Lions letes, the seventh grade Thompson (OF), Justin participants at an awards Ardmore, 134 from tracksters, but it will be a also placed fourth at team had kids who had Marksberry (INF/OF), ceremony for the athletes Durant, 117 from Ada, 70 great and exciting chal- Sulphur, Ada and Ardmore never played baseball and Jacob Bradenkap (OF), last week. Teams such as from McAlester (a 3- lenge to endure,” the and took fifth at Plainview. kids who’ve had a lot of Karlan Harris (OF), Issac golf, tennis and both sev- medal meet), 130 from coaches said in a state- The Lady Lions were experience playing base- Gonzales (1B), Gavin enth and eighth grade Kingston and 124 from ment. “Great season, and second at Durant, ball and everything in Gray (LF/2B), Zac Cook baseball each had numer- Marietta. way to go DMS track- Plainview and Lone between — all showed (OF/C), Seth White ous tournament placers This number total blows sters.” Grove. The girls took third vast improvement in the (2B/OF), Cody Jones near the top, while the away the previous record at McAlester, making it so basic skill areas of hitting, (Util), Ricky Barnett (OF), track team collected hun- of 374 from last year. To Golf they were not out of the top throwing and catching the Riley Hendrix (P/C-INF), dreds of medals. add to the pie, the team had The DMS golfers three in any of the tourna- baseball. Bryan Wheat (OF), Kyle medals and dominating placed among the top four ments. “For everyone of them, Mosley (OF/INF), Austin Track athletes in all areas of com- in almost every tourna- this was their first season Aguero (3B/P), Cade The DMS track teams petition at every meet they ment in which they com- Baseball on a regulation-size high Bison (OF), Trystan saw record numbers of ath- attended, so the athletes peted this season. Despite a very wet base- school field and they Sexton (OF) and Andrew letic participation this year not only could run this sea- The Lions won the ball season that had seven adapted quite well,” the Hill (RF). with an average of 80 stu- son, which they did quite Kingston Boys games rained out and coaches said in a state- 8th grade members: dents participating in each well, but also could throw Tournament at Buncombe made for limited practice ment. “We expect great Ryan Boehme, Asheton of their six meets this sea- farther and jump higher Creek, and the girls won time in the infield, the sev- things from this group in Brewer, Alex Brooks, Zac son. Not only did those than most of the competi- the Kingston Girls enth grade baseball team the future.” Carter, Kooper Cavender, students all attend and tion. Tournament at Buncombe still had a terrific season. 7th grade members: Will Engle, Schuyler compete, but most of them The team came home Creek as well as the They finished with 10 wins Brandon Robinson (1B/P), Hedberg, Austin Joines, brought home at least one from McAlester, the only Ardmore Tournament at and three losses. Ethan Hollowell (M- Derek Penz, Dylan medal if not more. meet that scored teams, Lake View. Against rivals and the INF/P), Denton Comer Stevens, James VanZandt, Records were also set in with a first-place in sev- The boys finished sec- only other true seventh (OF/M-INF/P), Kooper Hunter Wines, Jared total medals for the team enth grade girls, first in ond at Durant Country grade opponents, Ardmore Webb (SS/P/3B), Carson Woods and Landry over the season with a seventh grade boys, second Club and Lone Grove and McAlester, Durant Campbell (C/P), Spencer Wright.

Durant Middle School Track & Field Team

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4C THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Sports SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 DHS golf trio heading to State

BEAU SIMMONS SPORTS EDITOR

The Durant Lions Golf team was 16 strokes from qualifying for Monday and Tuesday’s state tournament as a full squad, but there were still three individu- als who had low enough totals to play as individuals. The Lions had rounds of 320 and 336, good for seventh, but only the top six make it. After the first day, the 320 tied Altus for sixth, but Altus came back on Day 2 to match its 320. Ardmore won it with a 564, followed by Lawton MacArthur, Carl Albert, Duncan and El Reno. The Lions matched Chickasha who shot two rounds of 328. “Thirty-six holes in, we knew we were on the bubble of having a chance to get ABOVE — Jackson Stuteville, placing a ball for a putt the team in,” said Durant coach Tony attempt, led the Lions with a two-round 153. Tubbs. “Those five scores were the best for each of the players that we’ve had all RIGHT — Seth Wheeler tees off for the Lions. year. The kids really stepped up.” Jackson Stuteville paced the Lions with a 74 on Day One, and only seven players 338 on the second day tied the best score held it all together for 36 holes, and Two, and his 153 was good for 16th on the in the region were lower after the first we’d had as a team going into the region,” played really well. Those were probably leaderboard. Only a sophomore, round. Cameron Hutchens fired a 77 and said Tubbs. “We came up a little bit short, the best conditions we played in all year Stuteville will be competing in his sec- Seth Wheeler finished with an 81. The but everybody played great. Jackson had long.” ond-straight state tournament. Junior two freshmen, Brandon Mullens and two great rounds. Those top three guys Stuteville finished with a 79 on Day Cameron Hutchens was just outside the Taylor Knox, shot an 88 and 91 respec- top 20 with a 160, and will be going to his tively. first state tournament. The other state “We came out tied for sixth, and that qualifier, sophomore Seth Wheeler fin- ished with a 167. Mullens shot another round of 88, and Knox finished with a 183. “I can’t say enough about how hard they worked — all five,” said Tubbs. “You know, the other two who didn’t make it are just freshmen so they’ve got a lot of time to get better, and the whole team should improve a lot before next season.” The three state-qualifying Lions will have a practice round on Sunday, before beginning the State Tournament Monday at Broken Arrow’s Emerald Falls. “I’ve never even seen the course, so I’m PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MELISSA STORY not sure about it,” said Tubbs. “I know the guys are all excited and I’m excited for ABOVE — The Durant Lions Golfers that competed in the regional tournament, them. I think the future for golf here is from left: Seth Wheeler, Brandon Mullens, Taylor Knox, Jackson Stuteville, pretty bright.” Wheeler will tee off first for Cameron Hutchens and coach Tony Tubbs. the Lions at 8 a.m., and will be followed by Stuteville at 8:08, and Hutchens at LEFT — Cameron Hutchens at the tee box. 8:15. LeBron scores 21 in 1st quarter, finishes with 38

BOSTON (AP) — since a Game 2 loss at and 59 percent for the “I think he’s healthy,” “There was no reason urgency in the world. They LeBron James and the home, James finished with game — and Boston was said Celtics coach Doc for me as a leader to be took the fight to us early, Cleveland Cavaliers only eight rebounds and seven never able to recover. The Rivers, who has been dis- angry,” James said. “We and we didn’t respond to needed one quarter to assists. The 21 points in a Celtics’ previous worst missive of James’ injury. played awful in Game 2, it.” elbow their way back into quarter was a franchise home playoff loss was 97- “His elbow looked very and I knew how important James scored eight the lead of their Eastern postseason record. 70 to Indiana on May 7, good tonight. So enough the next game was. I know straight points to make it a Conference semifinal with “I know I’m going to 2005, in Game 7 of the first with the elbow injury. I how important the whole 10-point lead midway the Boston Celtics. hear a lot about the elbow, round. think we can go ahead and series is.” through the first, and seven James scored 21 of his but I’m here to play basket- “It was great to see focus on basketball.” The fans booed when points during an 11-0 run 38 points in the first quarter ball and give our team a LeBron set the tone from James headed to the Boston left the court at that made it 36-15 with 19 to help Cleveland beat chance to win,” James said. the jump,” Cleveland bench to rest his strained halftime down 65-43. And seconds left in the quarter. Boston 124-95 on Friday “We knew how important coach Mike Brown said. and bruised elbow with they cleared the building Cleveland led by 24 points night, handing the Celtics it was to come out and play “And the rest of the team 5:41 left in the game. For midway through the fourth, in the second quarter, 30 in their worst home playoff aggressively after giving followed.” 45 minutes afterward, he when Rivers pulled his the third, and never by less loss ever and taking a 2-1 away Game 2.” Game 4 is Sunday, and had it wrapped in ice. starters and James headed than 20 in the entire second lead in the best-of-seven Antawn Jamison had 20 the Celtics need a victory “I had it going, we had it to the bench to rest his half. Eastern Conference semifi- points and 12 rebounds for to split their home games going,” he said, “and I was- strained and bruised right “He was playing H-O- nals. Cleveland, while Shaquille and assure themselves of n’t tired.” elbow. R-S-E,” Rivers said. “We “It started with me O’Neal added 12 points another. The Celtics had high “That was embarrass- were awful. We just didn’t tonight. Everyone else saw and nine rebounds. James wore a black hopes for an upset of the ing. That’s embarrassing play with the same intensi- my aggression and took Rajon Rondo, who had sleeve on his right elbow, top-seeded Cavaliers after when you lose at home like ty they did. They played advantage of it,” James 19 assists in Boston’s which became a concern taking Game 2 104-86 in that,” said Paul Pierce, who with a Game 7 mentality.” said. “I think rest helped Game 2 victory on after he shot a free throw Cleveland to swipe the scored 11 points on 4-of- Notes: The national me; rest helped all of us, Monday, had 18 points and left-handed in the closing home-court advantage. But 15 shooting and didn’t anthem was sung by san- and we were able to put eight assists. minutes of Cleveland’s Cleveland earned it back in make his first basket until dal-wearing Grateful Dead together a complete game The Celtics missed 10 of first-round playoff clincher Game 3, needing just one midway through the sec- guitarist Bob Weir. ... The for the first time in these their first 13 shots, hitting against Chicago. But he quarter to silence the ond quarter. Celtics had a moment of playoffs.” just 27 percent in the first went 8 of 10 from the field Boston crowd that grew “We just let our guard silence for Bobby Vines, a Showing no ill-effects of quarter to spot Cleveland a in the first quarter — most even more downcast when down. ... You’ve got to 45-year-old sales account an elbow problem that was 21-point lead. The of them mid- to long-range the Red Sox and Bruins know the Cleveland executive who died after a the talk of Cleveland dur- Cavaliers shot 67 percent jumpers — and after that it also fell behind early — Cavaliers are going to lifelong battle with sickle ing the three-day layoff from the field in the first — didn’t matter. and then lost. come in here with all the cell anemia. Artest won’t say whether he wrote critical tweets of coach

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. “I’m never upset at my Oklahoma City’s Kevin (AP) — If Ron Artest criti- coach,” Artest claimed, Durant, but suggested he cized Lakers coach Phil before challenging should cut down on his 3- Jackson on Twitter, he isn’t reporters to quote the pointers, particularly from exactly owning up to his tweets precisely — and the corners. tweets. then refusing to talk about Artest went 1 for 7 in the Five disjointed, gram- them altogether. Lakers’ victory over the matically challenged mes- Artest’s brother, Daniel, Jazz in Game 2 on Tuesday sages appeared on Artest’s later tweeted that Ron’s night, with the Staples latest Twitter page late page had been hacked. Ron Center crowd collectively Thursday night, expressing Artest also declined com- cringing whenever he lined frustration that Jackson ment on that possibility in up a 3-point shot. had spoken to the media an unusually brusque inter- Jackson said hadn’t about Artest’s play before view session with the nor- heard about the rogue talking to the veteran for- mally gracious forward. tweets Friday afternoon, ward personally. “I’m here to talk about but the 10-time NBA But Artest wouldn’t say basketball, basketball, all champion coach wasn’t whether he had written the basketball,” Artest said. perturbed. tweets when asked Friday Artest has been in a pro- “I guess he might be a before the Lakers departed found 3-point shooting little sensitive,” Jackson for Utah, where they’ll slump in the postseason, said with a grin. “I’ve been play Game 3 of their sec- making just 7 of 42 shots. very upfront with him ond-round playoff series Jackson has praised about his 3-point shoot- with the Jazz on Saturday. Artest’s defense against ing.”

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6C THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT Classifieds SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010

SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010 Classifieds THE DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT 7C Redskins top pick plays catch-up at minicamp

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) ies adjust to the speed and whose ongoing absence time for the start of train- the oldest ones on the “It’s so wild when peo- — On the first play of his intensity of the big league. from all offseason activi- ing camp in late July. team,” said the 33-year- ple get to talking when first Washington Redskins “Like all rookies,” ties has become a Receiver Devin old McNabb. you’re not there, but when minicamp, Trent Williams Shanahan said, “it’s a headache of a soap opera. Thomas also sat out with McNabb also respond- you’re there everybody learned the difference growing experience.” Shanahan said he hasn’t sore hamstrings, while ed to comments made by loves you,” McNabb said. between college and the Saturday was one of spoken recently to linebacker Brian Orakpo Philadelphia Eagles “So I guess people will go NFL. those days when name Haynesworth, who isn’t took a day off after rolling receiver DeSean Jackson, deeper into it than I will. “When the ball was tags would have been a happy about the team’s his ankle during Friday’s who told The Sporting I’m a Redskin, no longer snapped, everybody was good idea to keep track of change to a 3-4 defense, practice. News he was “very happy an Eagle. I had 11 great gone,” Williams said. “I everything. There were and the coach would pre- Taking over the mantel with the decision” by the years and I’m moving on was still in my stance.” some 110 players on the fer to talk about something of oldest player on the Eagles to trade McNabb to with my life, so whoever The No. 4 overall draft field, including those invit- else. field was 38-year-old Joey the Redskins last month. may say things when I’m pick from Oklahoma and ed on a tryout basis. About “We’ve given that area a Galloway, who signed as a Jackson also said: “I don’t gone, more power to them, the rest of the Redskins’ one-third of the opening lot of attention thus far,” free agent last month. think we lost anything, but it’s not making you 2010 draft class are mak- day roster from 2009 is no Shanahan said. “Let’s con- “It is good that myself even with McNabb being look like a bigger man.” ing their practice debuts longer on the team. centrate on the people that and Phillip Daniels aren’t gone.” this weekend at the team’s Some players have work here every day.” three-day minicamp. changed jersey numbers, Haynesworth is expect- Coach Mike Shanahan is and other numbers have ed to show up at the sparing the young guys no been passed along. That mandatory minicamp in Female Japanese knuckleballer lands mercy, putting them No. 17 playing quarter- June. through a 45-minute back? It’s not Jason Linebacker Rocky in America with minor league club workout at 6:15 a.m. each Campbell — who’s been McIntosh also skipped the day before the regular traded — it’s Daryll Clark first minicamp, but he is CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Eri Yoshida is really like to show what I can do on the practice with the rest of from Penn State, trying to attending this one even like many girls her age. She has an affin- mound.” the team 4? hours later. land an invitation to train- though he’s still unhappy ity for torn blue jeans, loves music and Yoshida already owns the distinction Williams was placed ing camp. about his contract situa- giggles uncontrollably, sometimes for no of being the first female to be drafted by right away with the start- Dan Snyder was there tion. He dodged questions reason at all. a professional team in Japan, having ing group at left tackle, watching, but he was a about the topic Saturday. The 18-year-old Japanese teen also been selected in the seventh round of the protecting Donovan standing spectator — the “It doesn’t matter to throws a pretty mean knuckleball, which 2009 draft by the Kobe 9 Cruise. Now McNabb’s blindside. No big white comfy sideline me,” McIntosh said. “I she hopes to parlay into a professional she’s ready to tackle America. sense working him in chairs reserved for the came out to play football.” baseball career. Chico manager Garry Templeton and gradually. owner are gone. The A few players couldn’t Yoshida was introduced on Friday as team president Mike Marshall, both for- “Yeah, I kind of found media contingent was practice due to injuries. a member of the Chico Outlaws, a minor mer major leaguers, came across myself in a trance some- huge for a May workout Receiver Santana Moss league team that plays in the independ- Yoshida while she was pitching in the times,” Williams said. — nearly one media mem- and defensive lineman ent Golden Baseball League. The press Arizona Winter League recently. “Like, ‘Dang, it’s ber for every two players Phillip Daniels are both conference came less than two weeks Yoshida pitched in 10 games for the Donovan McNabb.’ Made — largely a result of recovering from arthro- after Yoshida graduated from high Yuma Scorpions, going 1-1 with a 4.79 me miss a play, miss a Shanahan’s decision to bar scopic knee surgery. LB school and only a few hours after she ERA. snap count or something.” reporters from the Friday Andre Carter (biceps), DE landed in San Francisco following a Already she’s become a national story Williams was feeling and Sunday sessions. Jeremy Jarmon (knee) and flight from Tokyo. in the United States. The Outlaws have sore by the end of the sec- The minicamp is NT Maake Kemoeatu “This is such a real opportunity for me received requests for Yoshida to appear ond day on Saturday, but optional for veterans, but (Achilles’ tendon) are still to be here and to play for this team in on the CBS Evening News with Katie that’s what Shanahan and the only player staying rehabbing from injuries America,” Yoshida said through an inter- Couric and on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and the rest of the coaching away is defensive tackle sustained last season. All preter. “I will try the best I can and will a combination of local and international staff expected as the rook- Albert Haynesworth, are expected to be fine in work really hard as much as I can. I’d media turned out Friday.

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Jacob Carter knocked the REBELS cover off the ball to end the Continued from Page 1C home run derby and give Silo an 8-0 lead. ing 4-0 lead. The Rebels would add The song remained the three more runs to send the same as the Silo Rebels Demons packing. posted another four runs in Silo’s season will con- the second inning. Preston tinue this week as they Dye got on base after a fight it out for the state throwing error before B.W. title. The games begin on Savage drove him home on Thursday and conclude on a hard hit ball to the center Saturday. Dolese Park in field wall. Savage was Oklahoma City will host thrown out attempting to the first round Thursday stretch a triple. Oller drew and semifinal round another walk and set up Friday. Shawnee will host Ballard for his second the Class 2A state champi- home run of the day. Then onship Saturday.

COURTESY PHOTO THE SILO REBELS return to the Class 2A State Tournament Thursday at Dolese Park. The Rebels are two- time defending Class 2A Spring Champions. Wilson complete for Rangers in win over Royals

ARLINGTON, Texas clicked into another gear baseman Justin Smoak to for a 13-12 victory while (AP) — C.J. Wilson is a and went into closer retire Jose Guillen. Alberto overtaxing its bullpen starter just as he’s long mode.” Callaspo then singled. again, Wilson did his part wanted to be for the Texas Vladimir Guerrero After getting a flyout, to give the relievers a Rangers. The left-hander homered on the first pitch and the crowd chanting break. No one even got up still knows how to finish, leading off the second, his “C-J!, C-J!” Wilson (3-1) in the bullpen until the too. third consecutive at-bat struck out Jason Kendall to ninth. Wilson, the converted over two games with a end the game. “I know what it’s like to reliever who earned a rota- home run. That put the Wilson struck out four be in the bullpen and have tion spot this spring, Rangers ahead to stay and walked two in 113 to throw all the time,” allowed only five singles in against Greinke (0-4), the pitches to lower his ERA Wilson said. “I knew those his first career nine-inning right-hander who made his to 1.51, third-best in the guys needed a day off after complete game in the seventh start of the season. American League. yesterday.” Rangers’ 4-1 victory over “When Vlad hit that “We got some runs up It was Wilson’s second the Kansas City Royals on home run, I knew that was there and C.J. did the rest,” complete game in his six Friday night that kept it, that we were going to manager Ron Washington starts this season. But the reigning AL Cy Young win,” Wilson said. said. “You let those kind of other was only six innings, DURANT DAILY DEMOCRAT: SHAWN HENDRICKS winner Zack Greinke win- Shortstop Elvis Andrus guys (like Greinke) get the a rain-shortened 5-1 loss to less. made an incredible play to lead, they usually know the New York Yankees on SHAWN HENDRICKS, second baseman, makes a “Once I got through the start the ninth, going deep how to take it to the finish April 16. The three consec- throw on the infield Friday. Hendricks was one of four sixth with a low pitch in the hole toward third line. But tonight, C.J. took utive homers by Guerrero Rebels to hit a home run in the regional finals. count, I wanted to finish it base and making an off- it to the finish line.” came in a span of four off,” Wilson said. “Once I balance throw that was A night after Texas blew pitches. He homered in his Cubs SS Castro got into the eighth, I just scooped by rookie first an 8-0 lead and had to rally last two at-bats Thursday. has record debut in win over Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) — chise history but baseball The kid sure knows how to history as well. answer a call. “Amazing,” said Silva, Starlin Castro got awak- who was bothered by a ened by his first call to the tight neck. “Unbelievable. majors on Friday and I was hitting behind him, arrived in historic style, looking at everything he hitting a three-run homer was doing. I was like: in his first at-bat and driv- ‘Wow.’” ing in a record six runs No one saw it coming. during the Chicago Cubs’ Castro was asleep at 14-7 victory over the Double-A Tennessee after Cincinnati Reds. a night game when he got “The kid — what a the call at 7 a.m. telling debut!” manager Lou him to head for Cincinnati. Piniella said. “He’s got to At first, he didn’t believe it. be ecstatic. He should be.” Once it sunk in, he called The 20-year-old became relatives and friends back the youngest shortstop in in the Dominican Republic Cubs history when he to relay the surprising stepped onto the field for news. the first time. Then, he He found himself in the became a sensation. starting lineup, batting His homer off Homer eighth because manager Bailey (0-2) made him the Lou Piniella wanted to sixth player in Cubs histo- break him in slowly. ry to connect in his first at- He’d have none of that. bat. He added a bases- Wearing the No. 13 that loaded triple, sliding head- former Reds shortstop first into the record books Davey Concepcion made with six RBIs, the most famous in Cincy, Castro ever in a modern day debut came to the plate and — one more than the pre- worked Bailey to a 2-2 vious mark shared by four count in the second inning, players. then drove the next pitch The last player to drive over the wall in right field. in five runs in his debut No Cub had done that in was Ben Grieve in 1997. his first at-bat since Jim “I didn’t believe it,” Bullinger in 1992. Castro said. “I never expected to hit Believe it. a home run my first at-bat,” An authenticator from he said. Major League Baseball Castro lined out to Drew gathered his blue game jer- Stubbs the next time up, sey, his cap and the lineup forcing the center fielder to card, designating them as make a sliding catch to rob little pieces of the game’s him of another hit. He history. came up again in the fifth The rookie’s impressive with the bases loaded and arrival staked Chicago to a lined a ball into the gap in 9-0 lead after five innings. left-center, making it all Carlos Silva (3-0) strug- the way to third with a gled anyway, lasting only headfirst slide. five innings. He gave up a Won’t be the last time two-run homer by reliever he kicks up dust in the Micah Owings in the fifth, majors. when the Reds batted “Definitely a little frus- around for four runs. trating,” said Bailey, who Not nearly enough on a hung a breaking ball for night when the newcomer Castro’s homer. “That first named Starlin became a home run, I thought it was star. The victory snapped going to die on the warn- Chicago’s three-game los- ing track. It didn’t. I was ing streak and became one getting a lot of first-pitch of those reference-point strikes, but I couldn’t put moments in not only fran- anybody away.”