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••Obama•is•not•expected•to•have•a• problem•with•four•challengers•in• Democratic•primary. BY RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

Oklahoma•Republicans•take•their•turn•at•choosing•their•party’s•presidential•nominee•on•Tuesday,• with• Rick• Santorum• leading• Mitt• Romney• in• the• state•by•double•digits•and•Newt•Gingrich•close•behind•Romney,•according•to•the•latest•public•polling• by•American•Research•Group. The• Democratic• primary,• meanwhile,• is• expected• to• be• a• lowkey• contest• between• President• Barack• Obama• and• four• lesser-known• protest• candidates,• including• perennial• state• candidate• Jim• Rogers• and• antiabortion•activist•Randall•Terry. Because•Oklahoma•has•closed•primaries,•voters• may•vote•only•in•their•party’s•primary.•Registered• independents•may•not•vote•in•the•primary. Barring•surprises,•the•Republican•primary•is•expected• to• attract• most• of• the• attention.• Although• Terry•has•made•a•concerted•push•in•the•state•and• SEE VOTE A5

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Jury convicts Morgan of 1 bribery count BY NOLAN CLAY The Oklahoman

Visitors try their luck at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World

Only California has more tribal gaming

BY WAYNE GREENE • World Senior Writer

ndian gaming revenue in Oklahoma rose to $3.23 billion in 2010 and more tribal gaming facilities are planned for the state, according to an annual report that tracks Indian gaming nationally. The reported gaming revenue figure for the state is equal to 2.4 percent of the state’s reported gross domestic product for 2010.

Oklahoma Indian gaming facilities also earned another $457.4 million in nongaming revenue, according to the latest Indian Gaming Industry Report by Alan Meister, an economist with Nathan Associates Inc. The report was released Tuesday. Nationally, Meister reports $26.7 billion in Indian gaming revenue and another $3.2 billion

in nongaming revenue in 2010, meaning tribal facilities represent 44 percent of all U.S. casino gaming revenue. Oklahoma is second only to California in Indian gaming. The two states account for 38 percent of all tribal gaming revenue in the nation. SEE GAMING A4

OKLAHOMA CITY — A former leader of the Oklahoma Senate was found guilty Monday of taking $12,000 in bribes to influence legislation. The jury found Mike Morgan, a Democrat, guilty of a single bribery count but acquitted him of 33 other felony counts. He plans to appeal the conviction. “We are very disappointed,” his attorney, David Ogle, said. The jurors deadlocked on 28 other felony counts. Prosecutors have a week to decide whether to retry him before a different jury on those 28 counts. The jurors also acquitted TO APPEAL prominent Oklahoma City atMike Morgan: torney Martin Stringer of all of The ex-Senate the 29 felony counts remaining leader is acquit- against him. The judge had disted of 33 counts missed 33 other counts against and jurors dead- Stringer during the trial because lock on others. of insufficient evidence. “I hope nobody ever has to go through what I’ve gone through,” Stringer, 71, told reporters afterward. The jury of 11 women and one man deliberated about 15 hours over three days at the Oklahoma SEE JURY A4

House passes breeders bill to reassign board BY WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill to reassign the duties of the commercial pet breeders board to the state Agriculture Department passed the House on an 80-3 vote Monday. The overwhelming vote without debate or questions from the House floor came despite warnings from current board members that the move would leave the state without rules to cover pet breeders at least temporarily and would be unfair to good breeders who have accepted state regulation.

The measure would wipe out the current board’s membership and rules, said Rep. Phil Richardson, R-Minco, the bill’s author. Rep. Lee Denney, R-Cushing, said the reorganization of the pet breeding regulatory duties makes fiscal and public policy sense. “I think … the Department of Agriculture is absolutely where this board belongs,” said Denney, author of the original legislation creating the pet breeders board. Denney, a veterinarian, said her SEE BOARD A3

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BILL AUTHOR Rep. Phil Richardson: The legislation would wipe out the current board’s members and rules and reassign duties to the Agriculture Department.

A Tulsa law firm representing EMSA was named as a defendant in a lawsuit Monday seeking class-action status for patients enrolled in the agency’s utility fee program. The Works & Lentz law firm was added as a defendant in the civil lawsuit originally filed by two patients in EMSA’s TotalCare utility program. The suit, filed in Tulsa County District Court, also names the Emergency Medical Services Authority as a defendant. Four additional plaintiffs have joined

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the lawsuit, originally filed Feb. 24 by Tulsa attorneys Robert Pezold and Joseph Woltz. The suit claims the firm sued participants in the utility program and obtained judgments against some, even SEE EMSA A3

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• Melanie Pierce first visited the U.S. while in college. BY KIM ARCHER

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BROKEN ARROW — French native Melanie Pierce, who teaches Spanish at Sequoyah Middle School, didn’t tell her students she was going to become an American citizen on Valentine’s Day. But when she returned to school the following day, all 550 students and the school staff quietly gathered outside her room during first hour and surprised her with congratulations banners and cheers. “It was a day I will always remember,” Pierce said. “I don’t think I would have had that anywhere else. I know in France people wouldn’t go out of their way like this. Here in Broken Arrow, people are just so welcoming and so warm. I just couldn’t believe it.” With students filling the hallways and nearby stairway, Principal Cindy Williamson called Pierce into the hall. “When she came out, the students were just cheering her and applauding. They had a red, white and blue

Sequoyah Middle School teacher Melanie Pierce helps sixth-grader Logan Melton as the two look toward the board in Spanish class on Monday in Broken Arrow. CORY YOUNG/Tulsa World

corsage for her. She was just tearing up,” she said. Students presented Pierce with a laminated poster signed by students, the corsage and a certificate in honor of her achievement. “(The students) didn’t realize the magnitude of her efforts to become an American

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Tuesday: Just Between Friends The Spring 2012 Just Between Friends sale continues at Expo Square’s Exchange Center, 4145 E. 21st St. Thousands of bargain items — children’s clothes, toys and furniture, as well as maternity clothes — will be on sale through Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more, visit tulsaworld.com/jbf.

citizen. It then spawned discussions in all of our history classes,” said Williamson. “They started to question and talk about citizenship and what people have to do to gain citizenship.” Pierce, in her first year at Sequoyah, said she was introduced to Oklahoma during

a 2001 college exchange experience at Oklahoma State University. During her time there, she met her future husband and they began dating. After completing college in France, she returned to the U.S. in 2008 and married her Oklahoma sweetheart. That year, she applied to be-

Wednesday: STOMP

Thursday: Home and Garden Show

The show that creates rhythmic music with everyday items such as brooms, trash bins and pipes is returning to Tulsa. STOMP will be at the Tulsa PAC’s Chapman Music Hall Tuesday through March 11. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15$60, available at tulsaworld.com/ mytix or 918-596-7111.

The Greater Tulsa Home and Garden Show begins Thursday and will be at the QuikTrip Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., through Sunday. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $8, free for children younger than 12.

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come a temporary resident, and got her work and residency permits. She taught in several schools in the Tulsa area. Three years later, she received her permanent residency and that wait allowed her to apply for citizenship in November 2011. The process required Pierce to travel to Oklahoma City for interviews with immigration officials, an English test and a citizenship test. The news she would be naturalized on Valentine’s Day was the cherry on top. “It was such a neat surprise. It’s an easy day to remember,” Pierce said. Becoming a U.S. citizen wasn’t something she had to do. After all, she had permanent residency status. “My life is here now. My husband is American. It was an opportunity given to me,” Pierce said. “I am excited to be involved in the electoral process. Since my life is here now, I just wanted to be able to live it as fully as anybody else.” Although France still recognizes her French citizenship, the U.S. does not. “As far as I’m concerned, I’m exclusively American,” she said.

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Money’s rolling in Oklahoma is on track to recover revenue lost during the recession by year’s end. A9

Too many zeros Sen. Jim Inhofe says the biggest barrier to passing a transportation bill is Republicans who dislike so many “zeros.” A9

SPORTS QB search under way TU head coach Bill Blankenship hopes to have a decision on a starting quarterback at the conclusion of the team’s spring drills. B1

Important Sooner Romero Osby must play a key role if Oklahoma is to defeat Texas A&M in its Big 12 tournament opener. B1

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Friday: Woody Guthrie The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival presents Red Dirt Hootenanny at 8 p.m. Friday at Cain’s Ballroom. Tickets are $19 and up, available at tulsaworld.com/protix. Guthrie will also be honored during Thursday’s Bela Rozsa Memorial Concert, when composer David Amram conducts the TU Orchestra in his “Variations on a Theme by Woody Guthrie.” The free performance is 7:30 p.m. at the TU Lorton Performance Center.

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BUSINESS Stock symbol: PSX Trading in shares of spinoff Phillips 66 could begin on May 1, the CEO of ConocoPhillips says. E1

Flying higher STOMP will perform at the Tulsa PAC’s Chapman Music Hall on Wednesday.

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WAY BACK WHEN: TODAY IN HISTORY

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More men have been elected between sundown and sunup, than ever were elected between sunup and sundown. — June 10, 1923

1957 – Oil line repairs OK’d Tensions involving a European oil crisis were easing in the Mideast as Syria granted permission for the repair of an oil line that stretched from Iraq to Mediterranean tanker terminals in Lebanon, marking the first such break in an unofficial Arab oil blockade. The pipeline had been blown up with the Anglo-French invasion of Egypt.

1978 – Speck admits murders Richard Speck, serving eight 50 to 150-year prison terms for murder in Illinois’ Stateville Prison, admitted for the first time that he killed seven of eight young nurses 12 years earlier. “Yeah, I killed them,” Speck said in a copyrighted interview with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Bob

Greene. “If that one girl wouldn’t have spit in my face, they’d all be alive today.” Speck said one of the girls spit in his face after he and his cohort went upstairs where all eight girls were asleep and told the ones who awoke that he wanted their money. Speck died in prison in December 1991.

1983 – Football league begins The United States Football League, America’s newest professional sports enterprise, opened its first spring season with the spotlight on Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker playing for the New Jersey Generals in a Los Angeles game against the LA Express. It was the game shown in most of the country by ABC television but other games that day involved teams with

names such as Chicago Blitz, the Washington Federals, the Boston Breakers, Tampa Bay Bandits, Oakland Invaders, Arizona Wranglers, Philadelphia Stars and Denver Gold. The USFL folded after two seasons because of low fan acceptance and low television ratings.

2007 – Cheney aide convicted Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff, I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, was convicted of two counts of perjury, obstructing an investigation into the 2003 leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame’s identity and making false statements to the FBI. The investigation began with the public identification of Plame, on July 14, 2003, eight days after her husband, former Ambassador Joseph Wilson, publicly accused the

TOMORROW IN YOUR WORLD Get a complete picture of primary results in Tulsa County, the state and the nation. News Tulsa opens spring football practice under second-year coach Bill Blankenship. Sports Find Nicole Marshall Middleton’s St. Patrick’s Day recipes. Scene Experts offer banking tips for small businesses. Business Bill Blankenship will prepare for his second season leading the Golden Hurricane. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World File

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I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby smiles as he leaves U.S. District Court after a status hearing in Washington before his trial. Associated Press file Bush administration of distorting intelligence to push the country into war with Iraq. Libby was sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $250,000 but President George W. Bush commuted the prison term.

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2010 bill originally created the Oklahoma State Board of Commercial Pet Breeders under the auspices of the Agriculture Department, but it was changed through the amendment process. Members of the pet breeders board have said the reorganization will mean the rule-making process will have to start over, meaning the state will be left without puppy mill regulations in the interim. They also have said it breaks faith with good pet breeders who obeyed the law and paid to have their kennels inspected and licensed. Denney said she expects the Agriculture Department to handle the rule-making process quickly and to find some way to accommodate the previously licensed breeders. Any pet breeders who

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though it knew they were members of the program. “In instances in which Works and Lentz commenced litigation against a Class Member, Works and Lentz committed perjury, and falsely took any judgment taken in all such cases,” states the lawsuit. Records show Works & Lentz has filed at least 1,000 small-claims lawsuits on behalf of EMSA against residents in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties since Jan. 1, 2009. At least two suits were filed against Tulsans who were members of the utility fee program at the time they were transported by EMSA, a Tulsa World investigation shows. EMSA is a government agency that provides ambulance service to more than 1 million people in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and area cities. All residents who receive a utility bill are automatically enrolled in the program, which covers emergency ambulance services for a $3.64 monthly fee in Tulsa and $3.65 in Oklahoma City. Officials with Works &

Pet breeders bill Peterson, Marty Quinn, Mike Reynolds, Phil Richardson, Mike Ritze, Todd Russ, Mike Gary Banz, Lisa Billy, Gus Sanders, Earl Sears, T.W. ShanBlackwell, David Brumbaugh, non, Kris Steele, Aaron Stiles, Dennis Casey, Mike Christian, Randy Terrill, Todd Thomsen, Josh Cockroft, Ann Coody, Steve Vaughan, Weldon WatMarian Cooksey, Gary Cox, David Dank, Lee Denney, David son, Paul Wesselhoft, Harold Derby, Dale DeWitt, John Enns, Wright. Democrats: Mike Brown, Ed Randy Grau, Elise Hall, Tommy Cannaday, Donnie Condit, Hardin, Jeff Hickman, Corey William Fourkiller, Larry Glenn, Holland, Dennis Johnson, Scott Inman, Steve KouFred Jordan, Charlie Joyner, plen, James Lockhart, Curtis Sally Kern, Dan Kirby, Steve McDaniel, Jeannie McDaniel, Martin, Mark McCullough, Danny Morgan, Richard MorLewis Moore, Glen Mulready, Jason Murphey, Jason Nelson, rissette, Anastasia Pittman, Eric Proctor, R.C. Pruett, Brian Tom Newell, Jadine Nollan, Charles Ortega, Leslie Osborn, Renegar, Paul Roan, Wade Rousselot, Seneca Scott, Mike Pat Ownbey, Ron Peters, Pam

VOTING FOR HOUSE BILL 2921 Republicans: Don Armes,

Shelton, Ben Sherrer, Jerry Shoemake, Jabar Shumate, Emily Virgin, Purcy Walker.

VOTING AGAINST HB 2921 Republicans: Scott Mar-

tin, Randy McDaniel, Colby Schwartz.

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Republicans: John Bennett, George Faught, Mike Jackson, Charles Key, Guy Liebmann, Skye McNiel, Dustin Roberts, Sean Roberts, Sue Tibbs, John Trebilcock. Democrats: Joe Dorman, Rebecca Hamilton, Wes Hilliard, Chuck Hoskin, Jerry McPeak, Cory Williams.

think the move will mean the state will be less aggressive about regulating puppy mills are wrong, she said. “I’m not the least bit worried. I think (the Department of Agriculture) will work

hand in hand with the board ture Department to be similar and with responsible breed- to the current rules. The bill goes to the state ers in our state to clean up the puppy mill situation,” she Senate for consideration. said. She said she expects the Wayne Greene 918-581-8308 wayne.greene@tulsaworld.com new rules under the Agricul-

Lentz said they had not yet received a copy of the amended lawsuit. In an email to the Tulsa World for an earlier story, Harry Lentz, a spokesman for the firm, said: “If any person from whom we are attempting to collect an EMSA bill asserts that they had ‘water bill coverage,’ our responsibility to EMSA is to immediately cease our collection efforts until EMSA determines whether or not the patient was covered under the water bill program.” The suit alleges that the firm signed oaths in each case “that the listed amount was true and correct, while knowing full well that no money was owed because Class Members were participants in the TotalCare Program and thus were not liable for any ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses for ambulance services.” The lawsuit’s original plaintiffs were Priscilla Johnson and Evan Hughes. It seeks class-action status for residents enrolled in EMSA’s monthly utility fee program “who received services provided by EMSA, and who were subsequently charged for, paid, or were sued by EMSA for fees arising from EMSA services.”

Plaintiffs added Monday are Everidge Turner, Ellen Moore, Judith Marshall and Robert Mitchell. EMSA CEO Steve Williamson said the agency’s billing practices are “thorough and can be trusted.” “We feel very confident in the professionalism of our collection practices,” Williamson said. He said about six months ago, the agency began working on a redesign of the information sent to patients. Kelli Bruer, a spokesman for EMSA, said anyone who has a question or concern about a bill should call EMSA’s hotline at 918-396-2888 or 405-396-2888. The utility fee program covers ambulance service for all permanent members of a household enrolled in it. EMSA bills insurance and says the program ensures those with insurance will have no out-of-pocket costs. EMSA also says the program covers all emergency transport costs for people who are uninsured. “EMSA has knowingly and intentionally engaged in the practice of charging Class Members for ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses ... and when payment was not received, has proceeded with collection ef-

forts,” the lawsuit states. “EMSA’s use of process was primarily for the improper purpose of extorting money from people EMSA knew were covered by the TotalCare Program, and thus owed no money to EMSA. ... EMSA and its collections counsel primarily pursued those people least acquainted with the law and least able to protect themselves from abuses both by EMSA and its collections counsel,” the lawsuit alleges. Records show Johnson was transported by ambulance after a drunken driver struck her car in October 2007, about four months after the EMSA utility program started in Tulsa. EMSA sued Johnson in 2009 and won a judgment for more than $1,000. Records show she was enrolled in the utility program when it began in 2007 and never opted out of it. Hughes, 32, was transported twice in 2010 for an illness and lived in a condominium owned by his mother, Mary Pezold. Pezold said she had not signed a waiver form opting out of the program, as required in multifamily housing units that want to opt out. Mary Pezold, who is married to Robert Pezold, said her son received bills from

Ohio key for Santorum, Romney in today’s voting WASHINGTON (AP) — On the eve of their Super Tuesday showdown, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum strained for an edge in Ohio on Monday and braced For more for the 10 Gingrich backprimaries ers visit Tulsa. and caucusA5 es likely to How the canredefine the didates stand. race for the A5 Republican presidential nomination. Newt Gingrich, though winless for more than a month, campaigned in Tennessee and issued a stream of signals that he intended to stay in the race. In a race marked by unpredictability, Romney’s superior organization and the support of an especially deep-pocketed super PAC EMSA for the transports and wrote a letter stating the property was enrolled in the program. She said EMSA turned the account over to a collections agency anyway. The suit claims breach of contract, “unjust enrichment” and violation of plaintiffs’ rights to due process under the 14th Amendment. It seeks damages in excess of $75,000. “Each and every such judgment was procured by perjury and should be vacated, and Works and Lentz required to refund to Plaintiffs all funds wrongly taken from Plaintiffs.” The suit also seeks an order vacating court judgments against class members. It also seeks “disgorgement by EMSA of all profits realized for EMSA’s breaches” and an order requiring the agency “to ensure that any person to whom a statement for services is rendered has opted out of EMSA’s TotalCare program.” A Tulsa World investigation of EMSA has found the agency bills all patients, even those in the utility fee program. Along with a request for insurance forms, EMSA sends all patients a bill that states “due from patient” at the bottom and “due upon

allowed him to compete all across the Super Tuesday landscape and potentially pick up more than half of the 419 delegates at stake. Santorum cast the race in biblical terms, his David vs. Romney’s Goliath. Even that “is probably a little bit of an understatement,” he added. Primaries in Ohio, Georgia, Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Oklahoma and Tennessee, plus caucuses in Idaho, North Dakota and Alaska make Tuesday the busiest day of the primary season. The fourth man in the race, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, campaigned in Idaho after a weekend visit to Alaska, where he hopes to claim his first victory of the campaign. Romney has won four in a row, including Washington state caucuses on Saturday. receipt” at the top, with an address where payments should be sent. The forms do not contain information about the utility fee program. Once patients provide insurance information, EMSA sends a bill stating the amount “due from insurance.” More than a dozen people interviewed by the World said when they called to ask about their bills, EMSA employees did not tell them they were in the utility program or offer to look up that information. EMSA also instituted, for the 2011-12 program year, a clause stating that those who fail to provide their insurance information within 60 days become responsible for the entire bill, usually about $1,100 for emergency transports. The clause was not approved by EMSA’s board and is also not authorized by city ordinance. The World investigation has also found that EMSA files liens against patients in nearly all cases involving transports from car accidents, including those in the utility fee program. Ziva Branstetter 918-581-8306 ziva.branstetter@tulsaworld.com

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Meister’s report includes estimates that Indian gaming accounted nationally for 706,000 jobs, $29.2 billion in wages, $12.4 billion in tax revenue and another $1.5 billion in direct payments to governments. Some other 2010 statistics from Meister’s report: • Thirty-three tribes have gaming facilities in Oklahoma, second in number only to California. • Oklahoma has 113 Indian gaming facilities, more than any other state. • Tribal facilities had 64,000 gaming machines in Oklahoma, second only to California. • Tribal facilities had 804 table games in Oklahoma, third in the nation. • Under the terms of gaming compacts, tribal facilities paid $122.7 million in revenue sharing and another $1.2 million in regulatory costs to the state in 2010. While Oklahoma had more gaming facilities than any other state, Meister’s report says many of the state’s facilities were relatively small — travel centers, gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops with gaming, instead of dedicated casinos. Some 48 percent of the state’s tribal gaming facilities had fewer than 300 gaming machines and 19 percent had fewer than 100, he reports. Prior to 2005, Oklahoma tribes only offered Class II gaming such as pull tabs and bingo. Starting in 2005, tribes began offering certain Class III games, most dominantly gaming machines. Gaming has had a “transformational impact” on tribes, allowing them to fund government operations, support social and economic programs and services, fund economic development efforts and finance the development of other tribal enterprises, Meister says. Cherokee Principal Chief Bill John Baker sounded a similar note in a prepared statement. “Gaming dollars have allowed us to expand upon

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the services available to Cherokee citizens while putting our people to work,” Baker said. “That money has helped provide more elders with eyeglasses and dentures, more classroom space for our children and more opportunities for our people to live, work and play near their families.” But not all of the effects of gaming are positive, said Wiley Harwell, executive director of the Oklahoma Association for Problem and Compulsive Gambling.

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Bankruptcy, substance abuse, depression, domestic violence, crime and government costs for child welfare, health and mental health all rise with problem gambling, Harwell said. A 1999 national impact study shows the people who live within 50 miles of a casino are twice as likely to have a pathological gambling problem, he said. The number of problem gamblers Harwell’s association helps didn’t rise like gaming revenue did last year,

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Harwell said. The agency gets about 75 intake calls a month, he said. That may be because much of the increased casino revenue in Oklahoma is coming from out of state, he said. “If you observe license plates at those facilities, 70 to 80 percent of them are from out of state,” Harwell said. “Northern Texas is contributing a huge amount of this $3.2 billion, a huge amount.” About 11,000 people have filled out paperwork to exclude themselves from Oklahoma gambling facilities, but many of those are also from outside the state, he said. On Monday, Harwell said he mailed out five requested self-exclusion forms and three of those went to addresses in Texas. Meister’s report shows there is only one open Indian casino in Texas, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas in Eagle Pass, which is on the Mexican border. The report shows that in 2010, nine tribal gaming facilities either opened or saw expansion in Oklahoma. Two facilities closed. In 2011, six Indian gaming facilities opened or expanded in the state and two closed, the report shows. Another 11 tribal gaming facilities in the state are under construction, expansion or have been announced, the report shows. Six other facilities are pending site approval by the BIA and another facility — the controversial Kialegee Tribal Town casino in Broken Arrow — is planned, but has not been determined to be eligible for gaming by the National Indian Gaming Commission. For information on how to obtain a copy of the report, go to tulsaworld.com/casinocitypress. Wayne Greene 918-581-8308 wayne.greene@tulsaworld.com

City federal courthouse. U.S. District Judge Robin Cauthron will decide Morgan’s punishment later. The maximum punishment for a bribery conviction is 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. Morgan, 57 went to comfort his weeping daughter, Abby Morgan, after the judge announced the guilty verdict. “It’s OK. It’ll be OK,” he said, hugging her in the courtroom. He told a supporter, “I’m all right. I’m going to be fine.” Prosecutors alleged that Morgan took $141,666 in bribes from an Oklahoma landfill development company, $250,000 in bribes from a power plant company and $12,000 in bribes from a business that owned assisted-living centers. They alleged that he was bribed to influence legislation while he was in the state Senate. He was Senate president pro tem in 2005 and 2006. He was the copresident pro tem in 2007 and 2008. He left the Senate in 2008 because of term limits. Prosecutors alleged that Morgan, a Stillwater attorney, disguised the bribes as legal fees. Morgan told jurors he was paid for legitimate legal services. “I never sold my seat,” he testified last week. Jurors acquitted Morgan of a conspiracy count involving Dilworth Development Co. Inc., whose owners wanted a permit to build a landfill in Kay County. Jurors deadlocked, though, on a single extortion count and 27 mail fraud counts involving that company. One juror, Lisa Robertson of Norman, told The Oklahoman the vote on those counts “was pretty split down the middle.” “The deliberation process was certainly one that I would never want to go back to again,” she said. “I found that particularly difficult. Not that the people were unpleasant, but the process itself was … unpleasant. Ev-

eryone was well-intending. It’s just hard when people see things differently than you do.” Jurors acquitted Morgan of 32 mail fraud counts involving Tenaska Inc., which was considering building a coal-fired power plant in Oklahoma. Prosecutors dropped a conspiracy count against Morgan involving Tenaska during the trial. Jurors found Morgan guilty of the only count involving Silver Oak Senior Living. The Edmond-based company operated assistedliving centers and was in a dispute in 2006 with the state Health Department. A company owner, Sam Crosby, told jurors he hired a lobbyist, met with Morgan at the Capitol in May 2006 and asked Morgan for help — possibly legislatively — to get health officials off his back. He testified that Morgan said to him, “This is the way it works: You pay me a $1,000-a-month retainer.” “It didn’t sound right to me,” Crosby told jurors at the federal trial. Morgan told jurors he never met with Crosby at the Capitol. He said the owner did hire him to file a lawsuit against the Health Department. He said he later advised Crosby not to file a lawsuit. Morgan’s defense attorney claimed that Crosby made up his testimony because he is awaiting sentencing for bank fraud and wanted to please prosecutors in hope of getting leniency. In 2007 Morgan was the author of assisted-living legislation that became law. He told jurors he filed the Senate bill to help the industry, not Crosby. Silver Oak Senior Living stopped monthly payments to Morgan after the legislation passed. About the guilty verdict, U.S. Attorney Sanford C. Coats said: “The sale of political influence by an elected official is simply not acceptable. … I hope the jury’s verdict shows a lawyer-legislator that they cannot hide behind the cloak of legal fees when accepting illegal payments.” nclay@opubco.com

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Cain, Watts stump for Gingrich in Tulsa BY RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

A Newt Gingrich road show headlined by Herman Cain and J.C. Watts packed a downtown pizza restaurant on Monday with early voting already under way for Tuesday’s Oklahoma presidential primary. Watts, Cain, Gingrich’s daughter Jackie Gingrich Cushman and former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin made the late pitch for the former U.S. House speaker. Watts, the former University of Oklahoma quarterback who served in the House of Representatives during Gingrich’s time as speaker in the 1990s, cast the former Georgia congressman as a political outsider, despite his years inside the Washington beltway. “The only time in my lifetime we’ve had a balanced budget is when Newt Gingrich was speaker of the house,” Watts said. “In getting to a balanced budget, he ticked off every Democrat in Washington and he ticked off a lot of Republi-

Herman Cain (left) and J.C. Watts appeared at Joe Mamma’s pizza restaurant in Tulsa on Monday to campaign for Newt Gingrich. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World

cans. “The Republicans wanted to protect their deal the same as the Democrats wanted to protect theirs.” Cushman said “We know he can bring big change to Washington. That’s exactly why many Republicans aren’t that interested, because you know what? Big change is really hard.” Cain, an early presidential

contender now campaigning for Gingrich, began his portion of the rally with an a capella rendering of “America the Beautiful.” He said that Gingrich supporters “are not satisfied to just let history take its course.” “I am no longer pursing the position of president,” said Cain, “but I am still on a mission, and that mission is to make sure that we get

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Where they stand: GOP candidates on the issues How Republican presidential hopefuls line up on a variety of issues on the minds of voters:

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As House speaker in 1990s, brokered passage of a seven-year balanced-budget plan

Would eviscerate federal government, slashing nearly half its spending, end spending on existing conflicts and on foreign aid

Defended financial sector bailout, opposed GM and Chrysler bailout; would cap federal spending at 20 percent of GDP

Opposed the financial-industry bailout; would freeze social and military spending for five years to cut $5 trillion from budget

Economy

Would repeal financial industry rules that followed the Wall Street meltdown; restrict the Fed’s power to set interest rates artificially low

Return to the gold standard, eliminate the Federal Reserve, eliminate most federal regulations

Lower taxes, less regulation, balanced budget, more trade deals to spur growth; repeal new financialindustry regulations

Eliminate corporate taxes for manufacturers, drill for more oil and gas, slash regulations

Education

Shrink Education Department; supported Obama administration's $4 billion Race to the Top grant competition for states

Supports abolishing the Education Department and ending the federal role in education

Supported No Child Left Behind law; once favored shutting Education Department, later saw its value in countering teachers’ unions

Voted for No Child Left Behind law, now regrets it; wants “significantly” smaller Education Department but not its elimination

Energy

Let oil and natural gas industries drill offshore reserves now blocked from development; end restrictions on Western oil shale development

Remove restrictions on drilling, coal and nuclear power, eliminate gasoline tax, provide tax credits for alternative fuel technology

Drill in the Gulf, outer continental shelves, Western lands, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and offshore Alaska; exploit shale oil deposits

Drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and scale back “oppressive regulation” hindering drilling elsewhere; eliminate energy subsidies

Environment

Once backed tougher environmental regulation; now wants EPA to balance energy, jobs and environment

Once said human activity “probably does” contribute to global warming; now calls such science a “hoax;” states or regions should set emission standards

Acknowledged that humans contribute to global warming, but later said “we don't know what's causing climate change;” opposes cap and trade

The science establishing human activity as a likely contributor to global warming is “patently absurd” and “junk science”

Gay marriage

If the Defense of Marriage Act fails, “you have no choice except a constitutional amendment” to ban gay marriage

Decisions on legalizing or prohibiting gay marriage should be left to states

Favors constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, says policy should be set federally, not by states

Supports constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, not leaving decision to states; “We can’t have 50 marriage laws”

Immigration

Supports legal status for illegal immigrants who have deep roots in the U.S. and lived lawfully; make English the official language

Secure border, end right to citizenship of U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants, deny social services to illegal immigrants

Favors complete U.S.-Mexico border fence, opposes education benefits to illegal immigrants

Supports complete border fence, opposes education benefits to illegal immigrants

Give younger workers the option of diverting Social Security taxes to private retirement accounts

Says younger workers should be able to opt out of Social Security taxes and retirement benefits while protecting current benefits

For workers under 55, raise age to qualify for full benefits, reduce adjustments for rich retirees

Lower benefits for rich retirees, raise age to qualify for full benefits; supports option of private retirement accounts

Taxes

Choice of filing under current system or paying a 15 percent tax, preserving some deductions; cut corporate tax to 12.5 percent

Eliminate the federal income tax and the IRS, and defund close to half the government

Cut income taxes 20 percent across the board, dropping top tax rate to 28 percent; cut corporate tax rate to 25 percent

Triple exemption for dependent children; reduce tax brackets to two: 10 percent and 28 percent; no corporate tax for manufacturers

Terrorism

Supports strengthening, extending Patriot Act; supports continued use of Guantanamo Bay detention for suspected terrorists

Opposes Patriot Act as an infringement on liberty; says waterboarding is torture, immoral and illegal under international law

No constitutional rights for foreign terrorism suspects; campaign says he does not consider waterboarding to be torture

Voted to reauthorize Patriot Act; supports continued use of Guantanamo Bay detention for suspected terrorists

Supported Iraq war and opposed early withdrawal; said U.S. forces should not have been used in Libya campaign, after he had called for intervention

Would bring most or all troops home from foreign posts; opposed U.S. intervention in Libya

Has not specified troop numbers behind pledge to ensure the force level necessary to “complete our mission successfully” in Afghanistan

Says up to 30,000 U.S. troops should stay in Iraq; would order bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities unless they were opened to inspectors

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Rogers previously has received as many as 265,000 votes in a general election, the Democratic primary is expected to be just another step toward Obama’s nomination for a second term. With primaries or caucuses in 10 states, including Oklahoma, Tuesday is expected to go a long way toward determining the Republican nominee. According to The Associated Press, Romney now leads the pledged delegate count with 203, followed by Santorum (92), Gingrich (33), Ron Paul (25) and Jon Huntsman (2). All five of those candidates are on the Oklahoma ballot, although Huntsman is no longer an active candidate. Two others on the Republican ballot, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, have also suspended their campaigns. Besides Obama, Rogers and Terry, the Democratic ballot includes Bob Ely of Lake Ely, Ill., and Darcy Richardson of Jacksonville, Fla. Richardson is billed as a “progressive Democrat” who recently endorsed a constitutional amendment outlawing so-called corporate personhood. Ely is a self-proclaimed “jerk” who says he’s in the race because “it dawned on me (that) if (U.S. Rep.) Michele Bachmann can run for president, I can, too.” Forty pledged delegates are at stake in the state’s Republican primary, while Democrats will determine the allocation of 45 delegates. The actual delegates will be chosen later at the parties’ respective state conventions. Both parties allocate delegates proportionately, although the Republican rules include a winner-take-all feature if a candidate receives an outright majority. That seems unlikely in this case, with Santorum polling in the mid-30s, Romney in the mid-20s and Gingrich in the low 20s. Nevertheless, during Santorum’s campaign stops in the state on Sunday, supporters exhorted audiences to push the former Pennsylvania senator past the 50 percent mark. Oklahoma, despite its relatively modest number of delegates, is considered important by the Santorum campaign in its attempt to overtake Romney. The Gingrich campaign also made a late push, with four surrogates visiting the state on Monday to campaign for the former U.S. speaker.

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the right person in the White House and that person is former Speaker Newt Gingrich.” Marin, who also spoke Monday evening to an Hispanic group in east Tulsa, said Gingrich was the best choice to replace what she called the “unmitigated disaster” of the Obama administration. “Who has the clearest thoughts?” she said. “Who can go head-to-head with Obama?

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Who can very clearly articulate very clearly what we aspire? Only Newt Gingrich.” A few of the 200 or more wedged into Joe Momma’s Pizza appeared to be there mostly to see Watts or Cain, but most seemed genuinely interested in Gingrich. “His knowledge is vast,” said Daisy Mullins. “He’s brilliant. “The reason the GOP doesn’t like him is that they can’t control him.” Another fan, Willi Daniel, said Gingrich “is such a statesman.” Daniel said the sanctions and $300,000 ethics penalty levied by the House against Gingrich in 1997 were unwarranted. “That was done for political reasons,” she said. Randy Krehbiel 918-581-8365 randy.krehbiel@tulsaworld.com

Collinsville ballot has mayoral race Municipal elections in Collinsville and Owasso, and propositions in Sand Springs and Claremore will highlight local issues on ballots in northeast Oklahoma on Tuesday. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Mayor and commissioner seats will be contested in Collinsville, and voters will choose two new city councilors in Owasso. Voters in Sand Springs will determine the outcome of five proposed charter amendments. In Rogers County, three ballot questions concern the city charter. In Wagoner County, voters will decide whether to form the Lone Star Fire Protection District northeast of Coweta. If passed, the proposition will increase property taxes in the district by seven mills. A mill is $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. The formation of the fire protection district takes a 60 percent supermajority for passage, said Fran Roach, assistant secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board. — RHETT MORGAN, World Staff Writer

Oklahoma’s delegate allocations Republican (43)

Three unpledged slots automatically go to the national committeeman, national committeewoman and state party chairman. The remaining 40 delegates are allotted proportionately among the candidates, unless one candidate gets more than 50 percent of the primary vote. That candidate would receive all 40 delegates. If no candidate receives a majority, 25 at-large delegates are allocated based on the statewide vote. Fifteen delegates are allocated proportionately according to voting in each of the five congressional districts. Each district gets three delegates. A candidate must get at least 15 percent of the statewide vote to qualify for at-large delegates and 15 percent in a district to qualify for a district delegate.

Democrat (50)

Five unpledged slots automatically go to Rep. Dan Boren, the national committeeman, national committeewoman, state party chairman and state party chairwoman. Six pledged slots are reserved for PLEOs — party leaders and elected officials. The delegates are allocated proportionately based on the statewide primary vote. Ten at-large delegates are allocated proportionately based on the statewide primary vote. Twenty-nine delegates are allocated proportionately based on the vote in each of the five congressional districts. The Third District will have five delegates. The other four districts will each have six. A candidate must get at least 15 percent of the statewide vote to qualify for at-large delegates and 15 percent in a district to qualify for a district delegate.

Be prepared Tuesday’s election marks the first statewide vote since the Legislature passed a law requiring voters to present identification before casting a ballot. Accepted forms of identification include any stateissued identification card with a photo and an expiration date. Military ID cards also are accepted.

Election officials also are encouraging voters to find out whether their precinct number and polling place have changed as a result of last year’s redistricting. Voters can check their polling site by going online to tulsaworld.com/tulsaelections and clicking on “precinct locator” or by calling the Election Board at 918-596-5787.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

DATELINES Obama, Netanyahu words belie claims of unity

A look at some key national and foreign developments

BY BEN FELLER

1 Washington

Taking• sharply• different• stands,• President• Barack• Obama• urged• pressure• and• diplomacy• to• prevent• Iran• from• getting• a• nuclear• bomb• while• Israeli• Prime• Minister• Benjamin•Netanyahu•emphasized• his• nation’s• right• to• a• pre-emptive•attack.• Even• in• proclaiming• unity• on• Monday,• the• leaders• showed•no•give•on•competing• ways•to•resolve•the•crisis. Seated•together•in•the•Oval• Office,• Obama• and• Netanyahu• at• times• tried• to• speak• for•each•other•and•sometimes• spoke• past• each• other.• The• two•leaders•are•linked•by•the• history•and•necessity•of•their• nations’• deep• alliance,• if• not• much• personal• warmth,• and• they•both•used•their•moment•

to• try• to• steer• the• agenda• on• their•terms. “I• know• that• both• the• prime•minister•and•I•prefer•to• resolve• this• diplomatically,”• Obama•said.•“We•understand• the• costs• of• any• military• action.” If• he• agreed,• Netanyahu• said• nothing• about• sanctions• or•talks•with•Iran,•or•Obama’s• position•that•there•still•is•time• to•try•to•deter•Iran•peacefully. Instead,• Netanyahu• drew• attention•back•to•Obama’s•acknowledgement•that•Israel•is• a•sovereign•land•that•can•protect•itself•how•it•sees•fit. “I• believe• that’s• why• you• appreciate,• Mr.• President,• that• Israel• must• reserve• the• right• to• defend• itself,”• Netanyahu• said.• “And,• after• all,•

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Navy to step up drug, alcohol tests of sailors The Navy will soon begin giving Breathalyzer tests to many of its sailors before they report to work aboard a ship, Navy secretary Ray Mabus announced Monday. Mabus’ comments were broadcast to sailors and Marines worldwide. He also said sailors would be given random drug tests to check for the use of synthetic marijuana. An initiative also seeks to eliminate discounts on cigarettes sold at Navy and Marine Corps exchanges.

6 Cairo

Nose job, lies force Egypt lawmaker to quit Egypt’s ultraconservative Islamic Al-Nour party said Monday one of its lawmakers has resigned from parliament because he got a nose job and then lied about it, claiming he was beaten. Lawmaker Anwar al-Balkimy told police he was attacked during an attempt to steal his car while he was driving on a highway on Cairo’s outskirts. He said his attackers robbed him of more than $16,000. That led to an outcry against Egypt’s government for failing to prevent such crimes, a stream of visitors to the wounded lawmaker in his hospital room and prominent pictures in local newspapers of his heavily bandaged face. Then it turned out there was no carjacking, no beating and no robbery. Al-Balkimy just had a nose job. The problem with

that is that his party follows a strict line of Islam that forbids cosmetic surgery as meddling in God’s work.

7 Baghdad

25 Iraqi police killed in insurgent shooting spree Assailants waving the battle flag of al-Qaida gunned down 25 Iraqi policemen Monday in a brazen and well-orchestrated challenge to government control over the strategic town of Haditha. The attackers drove through the town claiming to be government officials and methodically executed guards and commanders. After half an hour they escaped into the desert, leaving a terrified populace demanding protection. Local authorities imposed a curfew and deployed troops.

8 Sanaa, Yemen

139 dead in al-Qaida attack on Yemen army Sneaking across the desert behind army lines, al-Qaida militants launched a surprise attack against military bases in south Yemen, killing 107 soldiers and capturing heavy weapons they later used to kill more troops, officials said on Monday. The military officials said at least 32 of the militants were killed in Sunday’s fighting in Abyan province, and scores were wounded on both sides. The death toll among the troops is believed to be the highest on record in battles fought by the army against alQaida militants. — FROM WIRE REPORTS

DAILY U.S. CASUALTIES Afghanistan: As of Monday, at least 1,780 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, according to an Associated Press

count. No new deaths or identifications were reported by the military. — FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and www.defense.gov

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that’s•the•very•purpose•of•the• Jewish•state,•to•restore•to•the• Jewish• people• control• over• our•destiny.” Israel,• he• added,• must• re-

main•“the•master•of•its•fate.” Across• days• of• comments,• speeches• and• interviews,• Obama• and• Netanyahu• left• no• doubt• about• where• they•

stand• on• Iran.• Far• less• clear• is• whether• they• have• done• anything•to•alter•each•other’s• position•in•what•has•become• a• moment• of• reckoning• over• Iran,• and• an• important• issue• in•the•U.S.•presidential•race. Obama•aims•to•dissuade•Israel• from• launching• what• he• considers• to• be• a• premature• and•dangerous•attack•on•Iran. The• leaders• spoke• to• the• media• at• the• start• of• their• meeting,•not•at•the•end.•That• left• no• opportunity• for• them• to•reveal•how•the•talks•went. When• they• last• sat• in• the• Oval•Office,•in•May,•Netanyahu•lectured•Obama•in•front•of• reporters• as• differences• over• Mideast•peace•unfolded. Netanyahu•said•later•Monday•that•Obama•“understood• Israel’s• position”• that• it• has• the•right•to•self-defense. Both•leaders•see•a•nuclear-

armed• Iran• as• a• nightmare• that• could• threaten• Israel’s• survival• and• potentially• allow• terrorists• to• grab• unthinkably• deadly• power.• Their• difference• is• not• over• whether•force•may•be•needed• —•Obama•has•been•specific•on• his•willingness•to•use•it•—•but• whether• the• time• for• such• a• drastic•step•is•nearing. Netanyahu’s• White• House• visit• came• as• U.S.• and• Israeli• politicians• flocked• to• the• annual• conference• of• a• prominent• pro-Israel• lobby,• the• American• Israel• Public• Affairs• Committee.• Senate• Republican• Leader• Mitch• McConnell•of•Kentucky•told•the• group•Monday•night•the•U.S.• should• use• overwhelming• military• force• against• Iran• if• American• intelligence• shows• that• Tehran• has• decided• to• build•a•nuclear•weapon.

Police break up anti-Putin rally ••Opposition•leaders• are•among•dozens• arrested•during•the• election•protest. BY NATALIYA VASILYEVA AND MARIA DANILOVA Associated Press

Riot• police• arrested• dozens,• including• some• prominent• opposition• leaders,• on• Monday• as• they• quickly• and• forcefully• 2 Moscow broke• up• an• opposition• attempt• to• occupy• a• downtown• square• in• a• bid• to• challenge• Prime• Minister• Vladimir• Putin’s• victory• in• Russia’s• presidential• election. The• harsh• police• action• could•fuel•the•opposition•anger• and• trigger• bigger• protests•against•Putin’s•rule,•but• it•also•underlined•the•massive• challenges•faced•by•the•opposition. Putin• seems• to• command• the•unswerving•loyalty•of•police• and• the• military,• whose• wages• have• recently• been• doubled.• The• urban• middleclass•forming•the•core•of•the• protests•could•be•more•reluctant•to•attend•future•protests• after• seeing• the• tough• police• response. The•police•action•followed• a•rally•in•downtown•Moscow• that• drew• about• 20,000• protesters•angry•over•a•campaign• slanted• in• Putin’s• favor• and•

Police detain protest leader Alexei Navalny (in hooded jacket) after a rally Monday in Moscow’s Pushkin Square. Riot police broke up an opposition protest contesting Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s victory in Russia’s presidential election, arresting dozens of participants, including prominent opposition leaders. MARIA TURCHENKOVA/Associated Press

reports• of• widespread• violations•in•Sunday’s•ballot. The• big• rally• went• on• peacefully,• but• hundreds• of• police•in•full•riot•gear•violently•dispersed•several•hundred• protesters• who• had• vowed• to•stay•on•the•iconic•Pushkin• Square•in•downtown•Moscow• until•Putin•steps•down.•Police• moved• quickly• to• stamp• out• the• protests,• possibly•fearing• they•could•act•as•a•catalyst•for• bigger•demonstrations. Charismatic• protest• leader• Alexei• Navalny,• who• sought•

to•electrify•the•crowd•with•a• passionate•call•of•“We•are•the• power!”•was•among•those•arrested• along• with• opposition• leader•Sergei•Udaltsov. Upon• his• release• from• police•custody,•Navalny•told•3040• supporters• who• greeted• him•that•another•protest•was• planned•for•Saturday•in•Moscow•and•other•cities. Putin,• who• was• president• from•2000-08•and•is•the•current• prime• minister,• won• more• than• 63• percent• of• the• vote,• according• to• the• nearly•

complete•official•returns. But• the• opposition• alleged• massive• ballot• fraud.• Communist• Party• candidate• Gennady•Zyuganov•finished•a•distant• second• with• 17• percent,• followed•by•Mikhail•Prokhorov,• the• billionaire• owner• of• the• New• Jersey• Nets• basketball• team• whose• candidacy• was•approved•by•the•Kremlin• in•what•was•seen•as•an•effort• to• channel• some• of• the• protest•sentiment.• Prokhorov• attended• Monday’s•protest.

Syrian refugees fleeing into Lebanon ••More•than•1,000• seek•safety•from•• attacks•mounted•by• the•Assad•regime. ASSOCIATED PRESS More•than•a•thousand•Syrian• refugees• have• poured• across•the•border•into•Lebanon,• among• them• families• with•small•children•carrying• only• plastic• 3 Qaa, bags•filled•with• Lebanon their• belongings• as• they• fled• a• regime• hunting• down• its•opponents. The• U.N.• refugee• agency• said• Monday• that• as• many• as•2,000•Syrians•had•crossed• into•Lebanon•in•the•past•two• days.• Associated• Press• reporters•in•one•border•village• saw• families• crossing• with• only•a•few•possessions. “We• fled• the• shelling• and• the• strikes,”• said• Hassana•

Hassana Abu Firas, a Syrian woman who fled from the Syrian town of al-Qusair near Homs, is seen Monday with her children at the Lebanese-Syrian border village of Qaa, eastern Lebanon. HUSSEIN MALLA/Associated Press

Abu• Firas• in• Qaa• in• northeast•Lebanon.•She•came•with• two• families• who• had• fled• government•shelling•of•their• town• al-Qusair,• about• 14• miles•away•on•the•other•side•

of•the•Syrian•border. The•town•is•in•Homs•province,• an• opposition• stronghold• where• the• government• has•been•waging•a•brutal•offensive• for• the• past• month.•

The• province• borders• Lebanon. “What• are• we• supposed• to• do?• People• are• sitting• in• their• homes,• and• they• are• hitting• us• with• tanks.• Those• who• can• flee• do.• Those• who• can’t• will• die• sitting• down,”• she•said. Homs,•the•provincial•capital• and• Syria’s• third-largest• city•with•a•million•residents,• has•emerged•as•a•central•battleground•in•the•year-old•uprising• to• oust• authoritarian• President•Bashar•Assad. Activists• say• hundreds• have• been• killed• in• the• monthlong• Homs• offensive,• and•the•U.N.•recently•put•the• death• toll• for• a• year• of• violence•in•Syria•at•7,500.•However,•activists•groups•say•the• toll•has•surpassed•8,000. The• U.S.• has• called• for• Assad•to•step•down,•and•Secretary• of• State• Hillary• Clinton• said• he• could• be• considered•a•war•criminal.

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Sen.•John•McCain•on•Monday•became• the• first• senator• to• call• for• airstrikes• against• Syria,• saying• President• Barack• Obama•has•taken•too•soft•a•stand•against• President• Bashar• 4 Washington Assad• and• his• brutal• crackdown• on• his• own•people. The• Arizona• Republican• said• the• Syrian• government’s• slaughter• of• unarmed• civilians• has• likely• resulted• in• war•crimes•and•that•its•neighbors•in•the• region•will•intervene•militarily,•with•or• without•the•U.S.• From• the• Senate• floor• on• Monday,• McCain• said• the• United• States• has• a• moral• and• strategic• obligation• to• force•

Sen. John McCain: The Arizona Republican has reversed his position and now says the U.S. has a moral and strategic obligation to force Syrian President Assad and his loyalists from power.

out•Assad•and•his•loyalists. “The•only•realistic•way•to•do•so•is•with• foreign• airpower,”• McCain• concluded.• “The•United•States•should•lead•an•international•effort•to•protect•key•population• centers•in•Syria,•especially•in•the•north,• through•airstrikes•on•Assad’s•forces.” It• was• a• marked• change• from• Mc-

Cain’s• remarks• last• month,• when• he• told• “CBS• This• Morning”• that• the• U.S.• should•find•ways•to•help•the•Syrian•people•without•putting•American•“boots•on• the•ground.”• Then,• he• said• the• options• included• medical•care•and•technical•assistance•to• safe•havens•for•refugees•of•the•violence. But• in• his• remarks• Monday,• McCain• declared•it•was•time•to•step•up•militarily• and• that• the• U.S.• should• lead• the• effort• with•direct•military•action. • The• senior• Republican• on• the• Senate•Armed•Services•Committee,•McCain• was•one•of•the•first•to•call•for•arming•the• rebels.• That• idea• has• divided• members• of• Congress• and• drawn• concern• from• the• administration• about• the• further• militarization•of•Syria.

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BA to share fire-response duties in east-Tulsa area ••All•911•calls•will•go• to•the•nearest•fire• station,•regardless• of•city•boundaries. World Staff Writer

The• Tulsa• and• Broken• Arrow• fire• departments• have• entered• into• a• mutual-aid• agreement• that• will• save• some• east• Tulsa• residents• at• least• $1,000• a• year• on• their• homeowner’s insurance,• Mayor• Dewey• Bartlett• announced•Monday. The• agreement• also• will• save•Tulsa•$1•million•because• it•will•not•have•to•build•a•fire• station• near• 46th• Street• and• 145th•East•Avenue,•in•Council• District• 6,• which• is• deficient• in•fire•service,•Fire•Chief•Allen•LaCroix•said. Tulsa• has• no• fire• station• within•five•miles•of•that•area,• and•the•response•time•is•more• than•five•minutes,•he•said. Broken• Arrow’s• newest• and• largest• fire• station• is• a• mile• away• from• that• area,• Broken• Arrow• Vice• Mayor• Craig•Thurmond•said. Bartlett•said•the•agreement• establishes• standards• for• the• 911• Center• to• automatically• send• the• closest• fire• department,•regardless•of•the•jurisdiction. “Obviously• when• a• citizen• calls•for•help•—•has•a•fire,•has• a• problem• —• they• don’t• care• if• the• firetruck• says• Tulsa• or• Broken• Arrow;”• they• don’t• care•if•there•is•a•Dalmatian•in• the• front• seat• or• Smoky• the• Bear,”• Bartlett• said.• “They• want• somebody• to• be• there• timely•to•help•them•out.” LaCroix• said• an• effort• to• reach•an•agreement•between• Tulsa• and• Broken• Arrow• has• been• under• way• for• a• couple• of• years,• but• it• wasn’t• until• recently• that• headway• was• made. As• a• result• of• the• agreement,•“we•no•longer•will•have•

Broken Arrow Fire Chief Jeff Vandolah speaks Monday during a news conference to announce a mutual-aid agreement between the Tulsa and Broken Arrow fire departments. Behind Vandolah are Tulsa County Commissioner John Smaligo (left) and Broken Arrow Vice Mayor Craig Thurmond. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World

to•put•a•fire•station•out•in•that• area• that• has• minimal• calls• right• now• because• of• a• few• number•of•houses•and•save•us• as•a•city•over•$1•million•a•year• in•costs,”•he•said. Having• a• Broken• Arrow• fire• station• that• can• respond• nearby• provides• a• better• insurance• fire• rating• for• property•owners•in•that•area. “It’s• a• great• win• for• both• departments,• and• we• look• forward•to•working•with•Broken•Arrow,”•LaCroix•said. The• two• fire• departments• will•be•training• together• and• responding• together,• “and• together• we’ll• make• a• good• team,”•he•said. “A• couple• of• minutes• may• not•seem•like•a•lot•to•most•of• us•in•everyday•life,”•said•Tulsa•City•Councilor•Skip•Steele,• who• represents• District• 6,• “but•when•your•life•is•on•the• line•or•property•on•fire,•a•couple•of•minutes•is•a•big•deal.” Thurmond• said• the• agreement•acknowledges•that•“the• Tulsa•metro•area•is•all•one•big• community.” Bartlett•said•the•agreement• is•not•a•step•toward•regionalism• —• meaning• shared• governments• for• different• jurisdictions.• Instead,• he• said,• it• is• just• one• of• many• ways• the• different• governmental• bod-

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ies• can• consolidate• efforts• to• benefit•all•residents. The• agreement• went• into• effect• in• late• February,• Bartlett•said. Tulsa• Administrative• Fire• Chief• Jeremy• Moore• said• medical• transports• for• Tulsa• and• Broken• Arrow• residents• will• be• handled• by• permission•of•the•ambulance•service• provider. The• Emergency• Medical• Services• Authority• provides• service• for• Tulsa,• while• the• Broken• Arrow• Fire• Department• provides• service• for• its• city,•he•said. Moore• said• that• if• Broken• Arrow• responds• to• a• Tulsa• area• and• an• ambulance• is• needed,• EMSA• would• have• to•give•permission•for•Broken• Arrow•to•provide•that•service• before• it• could• do• so.• Otherwise,• EMSA• would• respond,• he•said. P.J. Lassek 918-581-8382 pj.lassek@tulsaworld.com

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Tulsa• residents• can• help• prioritize• possible• brownfield• sites• for• remediation• and• redevelopment• at• a• Tuesday•meeting. The• meeting,• the• third• in• a• series,• will• run• from• 6• to• 7:30• p.m.• at• the• Greenwood• Cultural• Center,• 322• N.•Greenwood•Ave.•The•first• two• meetings• were• held• in• November•and•January. Since•January,•the•city•has• documented,• photographed• and• noted• key• characteristics• of• several• suggested•

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p.m.• or• 3• p.m.,• and• the• best• way• to• address• that• is• to• make•this•shift,”•he•said. Starting• this• week,• the• schedule• will• provide• 90• minutes• for• both• the• Public• Works• and• Urban• Development• meetings• and• one• hour• for• the• Budget• meeting,• which• will• back• up• to• the• precouncil• meeting,• followed•by•the•council’s•regular•meeting. Public•Works•will•begin•at• 1• p.m.;• Urban• Development• at• 2:30• p.m.;• Budget• at• 4• p.m.;•precouncil•meeting•at•5• p.m.;•and•the•regular•council• meeting•at•6•p.m. “The• goal• is• to• make• the• council• position• more• accessible• to• professionals• and• people• with• day• jobs”•

by•having•only•one•set•afternoon• with• standing• meetings•instead•of•two•half-days• as•before,•Bynum•said. In• December,• Councilor• Jack• Henderson• criticized• Bynum• for• recommending• the• Tuesday• committee• meetings• be• moved• to• Thursday,• contending• that• it• would• stifle• discussion• by• not•allowing•enough•time. At• that• time,• Bynum• recommended•hourlong• schedules•for•Public•Works,•Urban• Development• and• Budget• committee• meetings• that• would•begin•at•1•p.m. He• noted• then• that• it• would•“require• a• little•more• discipline”• on• the• councilors’•part•in•scheduling•agenda•items.

sites. The• information• will• be• recapped• Tuesday• and• a• property• inventory• presented.• Residents• will• be• asked• to• help• determine• the• criteria•that•will•be•used•to•select• key•sites•for•the•focus•of•the• rest•of•the•study. The• study• area• for• the• North• Tulsa• Brownfields• Strategic• Action• Plan• consists•of•the•four•square•miles• within• the• boundaries• of• Interstate• 244,• 36th• Street• North• and• Peoria• and• Cincinnati•avenues. These• are• general• boundaries,• and• potential• brownfield•sites•near•the•area•also• will•be•considered. Brownfield•sites•are•property•for•which•expansion,•redevelopment• or• reuse• could• be• complicated• by• the• presence•or•potential•presence•of•

a• hazardous• substance,• pollutant• or• contaminant,• according•to•a•federal•Environmental• Protection• Agency• website.•These•could•include• old•dry•cleaners,•gas•stations• or•industrial•sites. The•city•has•received•a•pilot• planning• grant• from• the• EPA• for• this• project.• Tulsa• is•the•only•city•in•Oklahoma• selected•for•the•grant. This•planning•project•will• continue• through• the• fall,• and• several• more• public• meetings•will•be•scheduled. Planning• for• the• assessment,• cleanup• and• reuse• of• brownfield•sites•supports•revitalization• of• areas• around• them• through• improvement• of•environmental•and•socioeconomic•conditions. Brian Barber 918-581-8322 brian.barber@tulsaworld.com

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Meeting schedule modified for City Council committees The•new•schedule•for•City• Council•committee•meetings• on•Thursdays•has•been•modified•in•hopes•of••accommodating• lengthy• discussions• that• are• causing• sessions• to• run•long. “It’s• very• important• that• we•not•limit•debate•by•councilors,”• said• Council• Chairman• G.T.• Bynum,• who• recommended•having•all•of•the• meetings• on• Thursday• afternoon• before• the• council’s• regular•6•p.m.•meeting. “So• far,• the• main• problem• is• that• we’ve• been• inconveniencing• people• who• would• show• up• at• 2• p.m.• and• we• don’t• get• to• them• until• 2:30•

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Road bill too hefty for some • So says Sen. Jim Inhofe, who laments that his GOP colleagues are seeing too many zeros. BY JARREL WADE

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe said Monday that his biggest barrier in getting a transportation bill passed

Future meetings All “City Hall in Your Neighborhood” events begin with a resource fair at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. presentation. • District 7: March 26, Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. • District 8: April 24, Peggy V. Helmerich Library, 5131 E. 91st St. • District 9: April 30, Whiteside Park Community Center, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave. • District 6: May 14, Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. Meetings have already been held in Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

is his fellow Republicans, who he says don’t want to be associated with so many “zeros.” Inhofe told officials at an Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting that it will be difficult to pass the new transportation infra-

structure bill. “So many new senators are so afraid to vote for anything with a lot of zeros on it,” he said. “They are afraid to vote for it because they think people will think they are big spenders. We’re supposed to be building our highways and infrastructure.” Inhofe said he is anticipating that a transportation bill will pass the

Senate next week, but the House’s version could face problems. “This is really not a partisan thing in Washington,” he said. “I’m optimistic we can pull this thing off, but it’s not easy. It’s heavy lifting.” Congress had extended the current bill, which was set to expire in 2009, through March 31. SEE ROADS A11

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ost electronics change gradually. The best smartphone speaks to its owner in simple sentences. Screens can get only so bright, services so fast, apps so accessible. But printers changed overnight. Over the weekend, I went to get a printer whose buttons you push to make a copy or two. They’re not making those anymore. They make wireless printers that can reproduce virtually anything from anywhere. I left the store with a machine complete with ePrint and AirPrint. I, or some neighborhood kid, will be able to replicate theater tickets and boarding passes. The printer has an email address of its own. And I, or somebody with 10 years of video-game experience, will be able to send photos directly to your printer, outdated though it may be. There’s the one problem. I am afraid of the printer. Teen geek squad: I have a choice of a number of young people in the neighborhood to help with computer-related situations. Being within walking distance of a youth with computer skills is a good selling point for a house. The 14-year-old specializes in email lockups and malfunctions. The 15-year-old is great at organizing and unscrambling various Word files and misplaced groupings. The 16-year-old has a knack for searching for and retrieving lost materials. Kids know computers. Sometimes it’s all they know. They don’t always know how to fill a screen with original language. But they know the lingo of the technology. They know how to read the manual. They start with video games and move on to chats and videos. Unscrambling a computer or programming an adult’s printer will be the hot new summer job. Printing paranoia: Fear of a machine is the concern that your using it will break it. My high-tech life is replete with irony and has turned into a stack of handwritten lists — lists of passwords by the dozen and user IDs by the score — and lists of how to get from here to there on computers, how to move words, how to store files, how to switch engines. Coming soon: a list that shows how to print through mid-air simply by willing it so, or so it seems. This one looks like a job for the 17-year-old.

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Above, a firefighter battles a grass fire Monday afternoon near 231st Street and Yale Avenue in Okmulgee County. Smoke from the fire, which reached to Tulsa, could be seen on National Weather Service radar. The blaze was one of several that firefighters battled Monday. See story on page A11. At left, smoke from the Okmulgee County wildfire is seen Monday afternoon near 231st Street and Yale Avenue. Photos by BRAYDEN HEATH/for the Tulsa World

State revenue jumps 15 percent from 2011 BY BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau

COLLECTIONS INCREASE Treasurer Ken Miller: “The state income tax (was) exceptionally strong, at 14 percent over the prior year.”

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is on track to recover revenue lost during the recession by the year’s end, Treasurer Ken Miller said Monday. Miller released the gross revenue report for February on Monday. Gross collections brought in $809.93 million, a 15.3 percent increase from last year.

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Residents demand answers on EMSA billing • An EMSA board member admits mistakes at the District 3 City Hall in Your Neighborhood meeting. BY BRIAN BARBER World Staff Writer

Tulsa residents demanded answers from city officials Monday night about why liens and lawsuits are being filed by EMSA against people for ambulance transports even if they are enrolled in the city’s utility-fee program. “I’ve opted out of the program, and I’m not going to be part of it un-

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utility bill are automatically enrolled in the program unless they opt out. The $3.64 per month cost is supposed to cover any out-of-pocket costs for emergency ambulance services. EMSA still bills enrollees’ insurance policies for transports, but

participants are not supposed to be responsible for any deductible amount or charged if they don’t have insurance. A Tulsa World investigation has found that EMSA files liens against patients in nearly all cases involving

transports from traffic accidents, including for patients who are in the utility-fee program. The World’s investigation also has discovered that EMSA sends bills to patients and has pursued lawsuits against some, even if they are in the program. Clay Bird, a mayoral aide and EMSA board member, and City Councilor David Patrick assured the crowd of about 100 people at Monday’s City Hall in Your Neighborhood District 3 meeting that SEE DEMAND A11

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Roy James Lewis was born January 18, 1927 in Porum, OK to Ben F. and Velma (Branch) Lewis. He passed from this life Friday, March 2, 2012 in Tulsa at the age of 85. He was reared in Hartford, AR, where he graduated Valedictorian and was President of the Class of 1944. He earned degrees from Arkansas Polytechnic University, where he was President of the Class of 1955, and from the University of Tulsa. He served in the United Sates Navy during World War II. Roy was an active member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church. He was Past President of the Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa Area Chapter of Freedoms Foundation, Tulsa Education Association and Tulsa Metropolitan Retired Educators Association. Roy was a member of the Hartford Masonic Lodge, Tulsa Scottish Rite Consistory 33* where he served as President of the Tulsa Scottish Rite Charitable and Educational Foundation, and the Akdar Shrine. Roy was named recipient of the Scottish Rite Grand Cross award in 2011. Since 1957, Roy served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Oklahoma Educational Memorial Trust Foundation which has granted more than $2.3 million in college scholarships to graduates of Tulsa Public Schools. He was recipi8462279 0306 Spencer0306.jpg Floral Haven

ent of the Freedoms Foundation American Educators Medal while serving as Principal of Will Rogers High School. Roy was named American Business Women’s Association Boss of the Year in 1983. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Thomas David and Bernard Paul Lewis; two nephews, James and Donald Lewis. He is survived by two nephews, Larry Lewis and his wife, Margaret of Duncanville, TX, Michael Lewis and his wife, Teresa of Midlothian, TX; and special friend, Dr. Gwen Humphrey of Tulsa. The family will receive friends 5 – 7:00 pm Tuesday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. Graveside committal will be 1:00 pm Thursday at Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, AR. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Roy’s memory to the Oklahoma Educational Memorial Trust Foundation, PO Box 470208, Tulsa, OK 74147 or Boston Avenue Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. Ninde Funeral Directors, Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556 www.ninde.com

Charles Dwayne "Chuck" Spencer

Timothy Dean Nelson II, 35, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2012 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 1996 he joined the military. He served full time in the Army National Guard until 2009 when he transferred to the US Army Reserve. Tim served his country faithfully in Katrina, Bosnia and Afghanistan. He earned multiple awards during his service. Funeral services will be held at Strode Funeral Home Chapel in 8461529 0306 Morris0306.jpg none

Stillwater, Oklahoma with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater alongside his Granddad. Military Honors will be received. Viewing will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Strode Funeral Home in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com

Susan Danette Morris

Our beloved Susan Morris which won many awards in westwas taken away by cancer Monern pleasure shows at the regionday, February 27. Susan Danette al level and placed in nationals. Guagliardo Morris was born in Susan is survived by her husband Tulsa, 1952. She graduated from Dennis, son Sam, parents Nick Will Rogers High School and and Georgia Guagliardo, siblings, Northeastern State University, Vickie, Nicholas, Connie, and cum laude. Prior to her teachAnn, nieces Le Ann and Margaret, ing career, she was the first feand In Laws Judy, David, Steve male produce manager of Tulsa and Gary. Memorial will be SaturSafeway stores. Susan delighted day, March 10, 11 am at Serenity, in sharing her domestic animals, 4170 E Admiral Place. In lieu of nature, reading and poetry with flowers memorial donations may her students. She was an avid soccer and be sent to Street Cats, Inc. 6520 E 60th S band mom. Until her illness she bred paint 74145 or American Cancer Society, 4110 S. horses and was especially proud of one foal 100th East Ave. 74146. SerenityTulsa.com

April 8, 1946 - March 2, 2012 Chuck was born April 8, 1946 to Charles Junior and Pearl (Hutson) Spencer, at St. John’s Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Public Schools graduating from Will Rogers High School in 1964. After graduating high school, Chuck entered the United States Air Force (USAF) serving his Country proudly for four (4) years, being stationed in Alaska and Germany. After returning from the service he was employed by American Airlines until retirement. Chuck was a man of many interests and hobbies. No matter what he became involved in, he always jumped in with both feet and went full throttle to learn and accomplish his goals. In his younger years he spent many hours hunting and fishing with his Dad, and twin brother Wayne, and continued to do so teaching his son, Wes. If Chuck was outdoors he was happy. Chuck was a modern day Cowboy, loving the freedom of living in the country, spending many hours learning to ride, train, and traveling to shows with his cutting horses winning many ribbons, and trophies. He 8462009 0306 Kerr0306.jpg Hayhurst Funeral Home

had an infectious belly laugh, a great sense of humor, a huge smile, loved a good practical joke, and never met a stranger. He loved riding his motorcycle with best friend John McGuire and making memories on the open road. However, his latest adventure was raising Border Collies, and competing in herding competitions, but also learning to play the guitar. Chuck was a man of God and at times was known to preach a sermon or two. Chuck leaves behind one son Charles Wesley Wes Spencer and wife Kristen, one grandson, Charles Hayden Spencer, his twin brother, Charles Wayne Spencer, as well as older brother, Jim and two sisters, Saundra and Joyce. Chuck came from a large family including many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as many good friends he considered to be family. Chuck touched, and was a part of many lives. He will be missed by all that knew him, but his memory will remain forever. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 12:30 at Floral Haven Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.floralhaven.com

James "Jim" David Kerr

James “Jim” David Kerr was born December 25, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Helen (Semon) Kerr. He died, surrounded by his loving family, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa on Friday, March 2, 2012. He was 73 years of age. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Hobart, Indiana High School. He attended Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and received a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia. He was married to the former Miss Sylvia M. Jones on August 23, 1958 in Ashland, Kentucky. They moved to Broken Arrow from Augusta, Georgia in 1976. Jim was a Senior Buyer for Verizon Telecom at the time of his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed gardening, model railroading, photography, BBQ grilling, traveling and OU football. 8461624 0306 none Goes Funeral Care

He is survived by, his wife, Sylvia Kerr, Broken Arrow; daughters, Vicki and husband Mark Beach, Broken Arrow, Cynthis and husband Tim Whiteside, Tulsa; grandchildren, Jamie, Meg and Claire; father, John Kerr, Broken Arrow; sister, Joyce and husband Ron Wackett, Valparaiso, IL. He was preceded in death by, his son, James “David” Kerr II and his mother, Helen. The family plans a private celebration of Jim’s life. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Broken Arrow Neighbors, 322 West Broadway, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook or leave a memory for the family by going to www.hayhurstfh. com and clicking online tributes. Hayhurst, 918-258-9623w w w. h ayhu rst f h .com

Bradford DonEll Heck

Bradford D. Heck, age 84, of Fort Collins, CO died February 20, 2012 at Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Fort Collins. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Staging area A. Full military honors will conclude the service. Cremation has been completed. Bradford DonEll Heck was born March 26, 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Luther and Mae Heck. He served as a jet pilot dur8461835 0306 none none

ing the Korean War and later worked as a pipeline construction supervisor in the oil industry. Brad bred, raised and showed Egyptian horses. He came to Fort Collins in 2002 from Phoenix, Arizona after rekindling a relationship with Wanda Hoffmann, whom he dated 50 years ago. Brad is survived by his companion, Wanda Hoffmann, a daughter, Shannon Schultz of Scottsdale, AZ and three grandsons.

Winifred Lee Brown |

Winifred Brown, Tulsa resident and teacher of 33 years, died March 3, 2012 at 87. She taught at Depew, Nowata, Marquette and McClure schools. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl Brown, children Kathryn and David and

their spouses, granddaughters Randi, Kari and Carlee, and sister LaNelle Hancock. Visitation is Friday, March 9 from 47 and Celebration of Life is March 10 at 1 p.m., both at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of choice.

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IN MEMORIAM

TULSA

Scott King

3/6/75 - 6/26/11

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye... You were gone before we knew it, only God knows why. Happy Birthday Son Give your sister a hug for us. We love and miss you so much. Dad and Jan

Chouteau man is killed in Mayes County collision A Mayes County man was killed in an early morning crash Monday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Mark Christy, 57, of Chouteau was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. Troopers said Christy was driving a 1995 Saturn north on Mayes County Road S430 at the intersection of U.S. 412, about half a mile west of the Chouteau exit, shortly before 4 a.m. He failed to yield at the intersection and pulled into the path of a westbound 2004 GMC Envoy driven by Phillip Thompson, 54, of Salina, the OHP said. Thompson’s SUV hit the passenger side of the Saturn, causing both vehicles to go off the north side of U.S. 412 and Thompson’s vehicle to flip, coming to rest on its wheels, troopers reported. Thompson was taken to Mayes County Medical Center in Pryor, where he was treated and released. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the OHP report. — JERRY WOFFORD, World Staff Writer

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DEATH NOTICES

Bean, LaVera A., 54, casino floor supervisor, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Bell, Olga, 28, hairstylist, died Sunday. Services pending. Kennedy-Midtown. Brown, Winifred “Winnie,” 87, teacher, died March 3. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday and celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday, both at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home. Dallis, Mildred M., 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Dodson, Jay B., 78, retired from city of Tulsa water department, died Monday. Services pending. Moore’s Memory. Edwards, Retha Lorene, 89, accountant, formerly of Tulsa, died Sunday. Visitation 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, and service 10 a.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Frank, Marie, 87, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Southlawn Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Thursday, Woodlake Assembly of God. Garrett, James F., 83, retired Tulsa police officer, died Monday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Eastlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gowans, Elizabeth Beattie, 92, retired Tulsa Public Schools teacher, died Monday. Services pending. Ninde Brookside. Haggerty, Anna Sue, 88, homemaker, died Monday. Services pending. Mobley-Dodson, Sand Springs. Hicks, Gerald R., 53, L.E. Rader Center counselor, died Mar. 1. Visitation noon-7 p.m. Wednesday, Keith D. Biglow Funeral Home, and service 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church. Holland, John James Jr., 81, land developer, formerly of Tulsa, died Friday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Hughes, Joan K., 76, homemaker, died Sunday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Huskey, Esther M. (Yoho), 90, Warren Petroleum statistical typist, died Saturday. Visitation noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, and service 2 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Jacobs, Joan, 79, real estate manager, died Sunday. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Reynolds Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Johnston, Daniel James, 29, Earl’s Rib Palace employee, formerly of Tulsa, died Feb. 28 in Las Vegas. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Stanleys Funeral Home. Services pending. Lamport, Fredrick Jr., 66, chiropractor, died Friday. Services pending. AdamsCrest Cremation. Lauderback, James H. III, 67, McDonnell Douglas systems analyst, died Friday. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Osage Garden Cemetery, Skiatook. Add’Vantage.

Lewis, Roy James, 85, retired Tulsa Public Schools division superintendent for instruction, died Friday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Lowe, Saundra Lynn, 63, legal secretary, died Feb. 27. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Moore’s Memory Funeral Home Chapel. Nail, Ronald Lee, 68, RV park manager, died Sunday. Private family services. Mark GriffithWestwood. McKinnon, Lee Roy Jr., 70, St. John Medical Center nurse’s aide, died Saturday. Services pending. Add’Vantage. Shireman, Bonnie Dee, 86, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Moore’s Southlawn. Smith, Terry Jim, 66, sales and distribution manager, died Monday. Services pending. Kennedy-Midtown. Standridge, Homer “Hoyt,” 89, retired American Airlines mechanic, died Sunday. Services pending. Moore’s Eastlawn. Thomas, Floyd G., 62, automotive parts manager, died Sunday. Private family services. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow. Vaughn, Samuel Arthur, 60, school bus driver, died Sunday. Services pending. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial. Wager, Homer A., 92, city of Tulsa stationary engineer, died Sunday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso.

STATE/AREA Funeral home, church and cemetery locations are in the city under which the death notice is listed unless otherwise noted.

Bartlesville — Dewey Darrell Davidson, 82, safety manager, died Sunday in Claremore. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Walker-Brown Funeral Home Chapel. — Gina Marie Meeuilani Jenkins, 44, died Sunday. Services pending. Stumpff. — Dominick Merhib, 76, retired from the Air Force, died Monday. Services pending. Stumpff. — William James Trower, 67, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel. Beggs — Mildred D. (Schulte) McGovran, 94, homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, Add’Vantage Funeral Service, Tulsa, and service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Beggs Assembly of God. Bristow — Jessie F. Ott, 78, homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Tuskegee Cemetery, Okemah. Parks Brothers, Okemah. Broken Arrow — Deanna Lynn Brady, 62, died Sunday. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, ButlerStumpff Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

OUR LIVES n

DEATH NOTICES FROM A10 — Linda June Hewitt, 63, retired from Walmart, died Saturday in Tulsa. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home Chapel. — Oleta Laney, 91, retired teacher, formerly of Broken Arrow, died Sunday in Inman, Kan. Services pending. Christian-Gavlik. — Maggie L. Madison, 59, mental health technician, died Sunday. Services pending. Dyer, Tulsa. — Don Parish, 68, retired Tulsa Police Department homicide detective, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel. — Kevin Schmitt, 45, painter, died Sunday. Services pending. Kennedy-Kennard. — Vietta Lavern (Keiffer) Stevenson, 69, Walmart deli clerk, died Sunday in Tulsa. Services pending. Johnson, Sperry. Checotah — Lucas Lee Williams, infant son of Christina and Jimmy Williams, died Saturday. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, South Bethel Cemetery, Braggs. Garrett. Chouteau — Mark Alan Christy Sr., 57, truck driver, died Monday. Services pending. Shipman’s, Pryor. Claremore — Earl J. Clark, 71, retired Department of Consumer Credit examiner, died Monday. Services pending. Rice. — Tucker James Fortney, infant son of Delores and Jessie Fortney, died Sunday. Services pending. Johnson, Sperry. — Lillian Sue (Adams) Maxwell, 68, health-care aide, died Thursday in Oklahoma City. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service, and graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oowala Cemetery. — Melody Raye Simmons, 62, homemaker, died Monday. Services pending. MusgroveMerriott-Smith. Coffeyville, Kan. — Shirley A. Lakin, 76, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 11 a.m. Friday, First Church of the Nazarene. Barnes. Collinsville — Dan R. Kastner, 71, Time Mark Corporation draftsman, died Saturday. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and service 1 p.m. Thursday, both at Reynolds Funeral Home. Commerce — Blanch Irene Harlin, 94, medical records clerk, died Saturday. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Wednesday and service 1 p.m. Thursday, both at Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, Okla. Coweta — Richard Joe Burgess, 32, concrete finisher, died Monday in Broken Arrow. Services pending. Wright-Brown. Dewey — Phillip Wayne Graham, 84, retired from TRW Reda Pump, died Monday. Services pending. Stumpff, Bartlesville. — Donna Jacobs, 69, retired from Jane Phillips Medical Center, died Saturday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Davis Family Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Thursday, Manna-Fest Pentecostal Fellowship Church, Bartlesville. Dustin — Dillon Scott Harris II, infant son of Mandy Harrison Satawake and Dillon Harris, died Feb. 25. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Star Cemetery, Ryal. Integrity, Henryetta. Enterprise — Hattie Bell Seabolt, 100, homemaker, died Sunday in Broken Arrow. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, West Liberty Baptist Church, Quinton. King & Shearwood, Stigler.

BIRTHS

(Tulsans unless indicated)

OSU Medical Center

Samantha Henry, Sapulpa, girl. Sasha Mayfield and William Trammell, girl.

Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center

Ashia Mayes, girl. Fallon Rowland and Josh Scism, Sand Springs, girl. Shelby Saxon and Dustin Thompson, girl.

SouthCrest Hospital

Desarae Abrams and James Epps, Okmulgee, girl. Bethany Gordon, girl. Ricci Jones and Benji Rowe, girl. Steffanie and David Lawson, Henryetta, boy. MaiKao Lee, boy. Christina and Brandon Long, Okmulgee, boy. Julie Myers and Robert Hutchison, boy. Alysia Nelson and Sean Aylward, Mannford, girl. Lindsey and Benton Richardson, boy.

St. John Medical Center

Chasidy and Greg Lumsden, girl. Bethany Noble, boy. n

MARRIAGES

(Tulsans unless indicated)

Ashley Buxton, 27; Mark Rubey, 30. Lindsay Dame, 27; David Chambers, 35, both of Broken Arrow. Crystal Dansberry, 32; Danjuan Carter, 32. Virginia DeLeon, 19; Miguel Medrano, 21.

Fairfax — Gregory Edward Wofford, 27, computer technician, died Friday in Afton. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Osage Baptist Church. HunsakerWooten. Fort Gibson — George “Rick” Evans, 66, diesel mechanic and truck driver, died Sunday in Muskogee. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Citizens Cemetery. Millsap. Glencoe — Jessie Lorena (Buttram) Rathbun, 96, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Glencoe United Methodist Church. Poteet, Pawnee. Grove — Karen Fite, 65, librarian, died Friday. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Delaware Baptist Church. Nichols. — Annamarie Gordon, 69, photographer, died Friday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. Ellis Family. — Donald F. Miller, 84, retired federal livestock inspector, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. — Elizabeth “Beth” Peterson, 90, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and service 2 p.m. Thursday, both at Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home. — Donald F. Schwegman, 85, industrial arts teacher, died Monday. Services pending. Ellis Family. — Jackie Towry, 55, real estate agent, died Thursday in Bernice. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Olympus North Cemetery. Worley-Luginbuel. Jennings — Betty J. Colberg, 56, retired from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, died Saturday in Tulsa. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Hill Church of Keystone Lake, Terlton. Mannford Funeral Home, Mannford. — Wayne L. Raleigh, 66, retired plumber, died Friday. Celebration of life 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Catoosa Community Center, Catoosa. Mannford Funeral Home, Mannford. Locust Grove — Cleo Pinegar, 72, homemaker, formerly of Locust Grove, died Sunday in Ozark, Ark. Service 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. Key. McCurtain — Bobbie Ann Hudson, 80, homemaker, died Sunday in Stigler. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Miners Cemetery. Mallory-Martin, Stigler. Morris — Reba Joe (Good) Reynolds, 85, retired from Reynolds Lumber & Hardware Co., died Monday. Services pending. McClendon-Winters. Muskogee — Phyllis Ann Pofahl, 70, salesclerk, died Saturday in Tulsa. Services pending. Mallett, Wagoner. — David Lee Roberts, 75, Department of Veterans Affairs psychologist, died Sunday. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Boulevard Christian Church. Foster-Petering. — Lola Faye Upton, 65, died Sunday. Services pending. Cornerstone. Oilton — Lillie Moffit, 82, homemaker, died Monday in Mannford. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Michael’s Funeral Home Chapel, Drumright. Okmulgee — Ruby Anderson, 89, died Monday in Tulsa. Services pending. House of Winn. — Devon Lynn Fisher, 28, died Saturday. Services pending. Shurden-Jackson. — Joe Berry King Jr., 65, machinist, died Saturday in Tulsa. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Dewar. ShurdenJackson.

Kristin Enevoldsen, 23, of Broken Arrow; Zackary Coursey, 26. Perla Gonzalez, 22; Jaime Salgado Nava, 27. Sara Goodenough, 34; Austin Taylor, 34. Nancy Harris, 36; Bernard Ostrom Jr., 40, both of Broken Arrow. Laura Hauck, 23; Jason Taylor, 25. Elizabeth Hays, 25, of Bixby; William Turner, 28, of Dallas. Jayme Hitt, 25; Samuel West, 24, of Broken Arrow. Amber Nelson, 23; Corey Haugn, 26. Jewel Offor, 29, of Madison, Wis.; Christopher Akudo, 35, of Baton Rouge, La. Melanie Prevett, 22; Bradley Mester, 22, both of Owasso. Amanda Ramsey, 22; William Sweeney, 24, both of Broken Arrow. Crystal Schultz, 31; Terry Sinks Jr., 34, both of Neosho, Mo. Aimee Sutton, 39; John Kaduscwicz, 63, both of Broken Arrow. Ashley Taylor, 36; Michael Radley Jr., 35, both of Carl Junction, Mo. Chrisandra Troutman, 28; Kenneth Richardson, 37, both of Collinsville. Shalonda Washington, 32; Nicholas Hanks, 29. Lucinda Wheeler, 36; Eric Hall, 39. n

DIVORCES

ASKED

Barentine, Crystal v. Jerrod. Breeding, Kevin v. Karen. Case, Jennifer v. Shawn. Cervantes, Andrew v. Tamara.

— Charles DeWayne “Chuck” Spencer, 65, plumber, died Friday. Memorial service 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow. Owasso — Aliene M. Hopkins, 83, home health-care worker, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Moore’s Southlawn Funeral Home Chapel, Tulsa. Pawnee — Larry Gene Hill, 57, construction truck driver, died Saturday. Services pending. Serenity, Tulsa. Perry — Willene Mornhinweg, 84, died Saturday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ceres Christian Church, Ceres. Porter — Vicki S. Gray, 62, homemaker, died Saturday in Tulsa. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wright-Brown Funeral Home, Coweta, and service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Free Will Baptist Church, Haskell. Pryor — Albert Avila, 60, retired, died Monday. Services pending. Shipman’s. Sallisaw — Eutha Watts Callahan, 94, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Agent Funeral Home, and service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God. — Bud Jenkins, 86, investor, died Saturday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Sand Springs — Amber Nicole Gaither, 29, waitress, died Sunday. Services pending. Mowery, Owasso. Sapulpa — Margaret Marie Legrand, 63, St. John Medical Center catheterization lab secretary, died Saturday in Tulsa. Service 4 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Spiro — Kimberly Dawn Whitaker, 34, manager, died Wednesday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Stillwater — George Charles Bloom, 88, died Sunday. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Strode Funeral Home Chapel. Tahlequah — Jeanetta Brownfield, 65, died Monday. Services pending. Green Country. — Helen Jananna (Martin) Moss, 89, homemaker, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Green Country Funeral Home Chapel. Talihina — Billie Ramsey, 76, bookkeeper and secretary, died Friday in Fort Smith, Ark. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Church, Lenox. Talihina Funeral Home. Wagoner — Mary Ellen Layne, 81, homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Shipman Funeral Home. Welch — James Ridge Foster, 11, died Sunday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday and service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Welch Civic Auditorium. Thomas. Weleetka — Linda R. Frye, 60, died Sunday in Henryetta. Services pending. WilliamsonSpradlin, Wetumka. Welling — Katie Moore, 89, homemaker, died Monday in Tahlequah. Visitation noon-8 p.m. Thursday and service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Tahlequah. Westville — Greg Watt, age unavailable, died Monday. Services pending. Roberts/ Reed-Culver, Stilwell. Whitefield — Lee Al Bolt, 81, died Monday in Tulsa. Services pending. King & Shearwood, Stigler. Wister — Phyllis Ann Manning, 64, homemaker, died Saturday in Fort Smith, Ark. Services were held Monday. Grace Manor, Poteau.

Chasteen, Billy v. Keri. Clodfelter, Shirley v. Michael. Fortney, Christopher v. Jaclyn. Fuller, Jeffrey v. Tanya. Garcia, Mirka v. James Mack. Hawthorne, Anthony v. Sherri. Huckaby, Chad v. Sara. Juarez, Santana v. Eyra Navarrete Romero. King Hernandez, Carrie v. Reuben Hernandez. Mannas, Michael v. Penniemarie Gibson. McMahan, C. v. K. Nein, Lynda v. John. Niedzwiecki, Jennifer v. Allen. Payne, Shalonda v. Charles Jr. Pierce, Claudine v. David Mitchell. Shannon, Terry II v. Amanda Simpson. Underwood, Katherine v. Carl. Whitehouse, Karman v. Linda. Woodard, Suzanne v. Gerad. Young, Carolyn v. Douglas. Youngblood, Harold v. Alexcia Black.

GRANTED

Abraham, Marcus from Cassandra. Arnold, Bonnie from Michael. Gagnon, Kristopher from Jennifer. Garcia, Francisco from Leticia Marines. Griffith, Deborah from Carroll. Hurt, Gregory from Krystal. Kellam, Terry from Carri. Knox-Brookfield, LaCretia from Vincent Brookfield. Kragel, Christina from Phillip. Lawrence, Katie from Sage. Marquis, Shevonne from JeanPaul. Morris, James from Lori. Pittser, Stephanie from Corey. Pruitt, Jennifer from Clayton. Putnam, Laura from Armando Contreras-Prado. Rike, Donald from Jeanne. Sharp, Sarah from Heath. Smith, Ashley from Spencer.

A 11

Wind stokes grass fires in drought-stricken state ••Tuesday•brings• more•chances•for• fires,•with•contin-• ued•strong•winds. JERRY WOFFORD

World Staff Writer

Strong• winds• and• dry• vegetation•fueled•fires•across•northeast• Oklahoma• on• Monday,• blanketing•the•area•in•smoke. A• Mounds• Fire• Department• dispatcher• said• a• fire• was•burning•in•northern•Okmulgee• County• near• 241st• Street•northeast•of•the•intersection•with•U.S.•75. Several• departments• were• responding•to•the•area•to•help• fight• the• fire.• The• plume• of•

DEMAND FROM A9

both the administration and council are looking into the situation. EMSA officials are supposed to appear at the council’s committee meetings Thursday to explain. The utility-fee program was developed by the council and former Mayor Kathy Taylor’s administration in 2007. “If everything’s not as we thought it was, we are going to be making some changes,” Patrick said. “You can be certain of that.” Bird, who has a family member against whom EMSA filed a lien, said EMSA officials have explained to him that a lien is filed to ensure that a patient doesn’t keep any money an insurance company pays the patient directly for an ambulance transport. Once EMSA receives the insurance payment, the lien is supposed to be dropped, Bird said. But “mistakes have happened,” he said. The issue was one of many that were fielded by city officials at the meeting.

REVENUE FROM A9

Sales-tax collections, including remittances on behalf of cities and counties, generated $320.63 million, or 12.8 percent more than February 2011. Gross production taxes on oil and natural gas generated $69.16 million, a drop of 6.1 percent. Motor vehicle taxes produced $54.69 million, an increase of 32.1 percent over the previous year. Other collections, consisting of about 60 different sources — including taxes on fuel, tobacco, horse-race gambling and alcoholic beverages — generated $133.64 million, or 39.1 percent more than last February. “We see that Oklahoma

‘If everything’s not as we thought it was, we are going to be making some changes.’ Councilor David Patrick Mayor Dewey Bartlett used the opportunity to inform residents about the intermodal project he wants to pursue at Tulsa International Airport, which is in District 3. Building an intermodal facility would help coordinate the transportation of goods by air, rail, land and water via the Port of Catoosa and would be a boon to economic development, he said. The council is considering a land swap with the University of Tulsa that would allow the city to move forward with the project. If approved, the university would gain ownership of land near the Gilcrease Museum, where it plans to develop new research centers, while the city would gain land by the airport. Some councilors are balking at the $1.2 million difference in value between the properties, with the land

Jerry Wofford 918-581-8310 jerry.wofford@tulsaworld.com

near Gilcrease worth more. Police Maj. Matt Kirkland told District 3 residents that despite perceptions that crime is on the rise, it’s actually going down citywide and in the district, where it is down 28 percent for the year so far. Kirkland blamed the 24/7 media cycle for creating the idea that crime is increasing. The radio comes on in the morning “with breaking news that the grass has in fact grown,” he said. Solid Waste Manager Eric Lee said it is unknown whether the city’s new trash program will start July 1 as planned or will be delayed by a few months. The trash board is finalizing the new service contracts and seeing how long it will take to order carts and other equipment, Lee said. The new volume-based system will involve each household being issued two carts: one for trash and one for recycling. Collection will be once-a-week unless a customer opts for twicea-week pickup at an additional charge.

is celebrating its second anniversary of revenue growth out of the great recession,” Miller said. “The state economy shows signs of improving health in all areas measured by revenue collections, especially income taxes. “For the 12-month period, all major sources of revenue are higher than the previous 12 months, with the state income tax exceptionally strong, at 14 percent over the prior year.” Between March 2011 and February 2012, gross revenue brought in nearly $11 billion, or 10.4 percent more than collections for the previous 12-month period. Gross income taxes generated $3.768 billion for the period, an increase of 14.4 percent over the previous 12 months. Personal income-tax col-

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lections generated $3.214 billion, a 10.3 percent increase from March 2010 to February 2011. C o r p o ra t e c o l l e c t i o n s brought in $526.6 million for the period, or a 48.7 percent increase over the previous period. Sales taxes for the period generated $3.911 billion, an increase of 7.8 percent. Oil and gross-production tax collections brought in $1.027 billion during the 12 months, an 8.8 percent increase. Motor-vehicle collections total $677.51 million for the period, an increase of 9.9 percent for the 12 months. Other sources generated $1.484 billion, an 8.6 percent increase over the previous 12 months. Barbara Hoberock 405-528-2465 barbara.hoberock@tulsaworld.com

PRIORITIES U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe: “So many new senators are so afraid to vote for anything with a lot of zeros on it,” he said of the transportation bill. “They are afraid to vote for it because they think people will think they are big spenders. We’re supposed to be building our highways and infrastructure.”

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Many of the new bill’s proponents, including Inhofe, are pushing lawmakers to avoid more short-term extensions and pass a comprehensive bill addressing future transportation needs. “With extensions, you can’t have the other streamlining or the other improvements — you just extend on short notice, and you’re not prepared for it,” Inhofe said. Another extension of the 2005 transportation reauthorization bill would not include funding for some of the changes that lawmakers want, such as more rail transportation initiatives. Last week, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, also said he favored passing a new bill rather than an extension. Inhofe said the former bill cost $284.6 billion, which funded national transportation initiatives. “I’m a big spender in two areas: defense and infrastructure,” he said. Oklahoma Transportation Secretary Gary Ridley lauded Inhofe’s work at the federal level on behalf of the state’s

7400•block•of•North•Hartford• Avenue• and• put• out• a• house• fire• near• 50th• Street• North• and•Peoria•Avenue. The• National• Weather• Service•issued•a•fire•weather• alert•until•8•p.m.•Monday•for• most•of•northeast•Oklahoma. Weather• favorable• for• the• spread•of•fires•is•also•forecast• for•Tuesday,•when•wind•gusts• could• reach• 45• mph,• and•• Wednesday,• when• 40-mph• will•be•possible,•according•to• the•weather•service. Rain• chances• enter• the• forecast• Wednesday,• with• a• 90• percent• chance• of• heavy• rain• and• thunderstorms• possible•Thursday.

smoke• could• be• seen• on• National•Weather•Service•radar. Fire••departments•in•Creek• County• also• were• battling• a• blaze• southwest• of• Bristow• that•burned•about•1,200•acres• over• the• past• two• days,• Bristow•Fire•officials•said. The•fire•was•burning•about• seven• miles• south• and• two• miles• west• of• Bristow.• No• injuries• had• been• reported• from•the•fire,•official•said. Donita• Quesnel,• a• spokeswoman• for• the• Tulsa• Area• Chapter•of•the•American•Red• Cross,• said• volunteers• were• dispatched•to•the•Bristow•fire• to•aid•firefighters•in•their•recovery•efforts. Tulsa• firefighters• helped• the• Turley• Fire• Department• with• a• grass• fire• near• the•

transportation needs. “I may be more optimistic than most, but I believe they will have something,” he said. In other business: Commissioners approved more than $717,000 in change orders on construction projects in Tulsa County. The change orders include about $284,000 to Becco Contractors for increased prices on materials used for a pavement rehabilitation proj-

ect on Oklahoma 51 near the Creek County line, records show. Another change order for $234,000 was approved for Keystone Services on cost overruns of materials for bridge rehabilitation on the L.L. Tisdale Expressway over Edison Street at the Interstate 244 junction. Jarrel Wade 918-581-8367 jarrel.wade@tulsaworld.com

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Pruitt says administration overreach unprecedented BY JIM MYERS

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WASHINGTON — Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Monday marked his new chairmanship of Republican attorneys general by accusing the Obama administration of putting citizens at risk with its unprecedented overreach. Pruitt joined a group of fellow Republican attorneys general at a press conference to review what they consider “illegal’’ administrative actions by the administration. “It is unprecedented,’’ he said in response to a question about the number of legal challenges between the states and the federal government. While the lawsuits filed by the various attorneys general challenge different actions by federal agencies, Pruitt cited direct statements and actions by President Barack Obama.

CHAIRMAN Attorney General Scott Pruitt: Now the head of the Republican Attorneys General Association, he said the role of the nation’s top prosecutors “has become the front line of protecting our nation’s first principles.”

TPS board clears way for the sale of Sequoyah’s building • Students will be moved to the vacant Cleveland Middle School site. BY SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer

“We are at a pivotal time in our nation’s history when the role of attorneys general has become the front line of protecting our nation’s first principles,” he said. “The Republican Attorneys General Association is a large part of how my fellow attorneys general and I hone our collective position on issues facing our states.’’ Chris Jankowski, president of the Republican State Leadership Committee, the parent organization to RAGA, said for the first time in the country’s history there are 24 Republican attorneys general holding office.

“This is a testament to the strength of RAGA’s efforts to elect conservative AGs and literally marshal the authority of state AGs to check Washington’s overreaching posture,’’ he said. At the press briefing, Pruitt spoke of his office’s legal challenge to the action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the regional haze rule. Others talked of their efforts on issues such as the health care law and voting requirements. Jim Myers 202-484-1424

The Tulsa school board voted Monday evening to declare the Sequoyah Elementary School building as surplus property. The board had voted Feb. 21 to relocate Sequoyah to the vacant Cleveland Middle School building at 724 N. Birmingham Ave., a mile west of the elementary school. The Sequoyah building can now be offered for public sale. The planned move is in response to crowding at Sequoyah, which has a capacity of 450 students but an enrollment of 535, meaning several portable buildings must be used for classrooms. At the Cleveland site, a

fence will be installed as a safety measure for the younger students, and a circular drive will be added for student dropoff and pickup. During Monday’s meeting, the board also heard a proposal for renting the nowvacant Barnard Elementary School building, at 2324 E. 17th St., to the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences, a charter school. The rental income for the year beginning July 1 would be $89,772. The rental rate, which is $7,481 a month, is based on square footage and doesn’t include security, custodial work or utilities. Barnard was one of the schools vacated in the Project Schoolhouse efficiency initiative. Superintendent Keith Ballard said he is happy that this lease agreement will provide the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences a more centralized location in the city. It is now

at 5155 E. 51st St. “We had other options when it came to this facility,” Ballard said. “Furthering our relationship with TSAS made a lot of sense.” The board could vote on the proposal at the next board meeting, which was originally scheduled for March 19 but because of Spring Break has been moved to March 15. Also Monday, the school board: • Approved a contract with former Tulsa Public Schools Principal Leroy Alfred for administration and mentoring of first-year principals. The cost is $3,500 and will be paid for by the Foundation for Tulsa Schools. • Terminated the agreement for supplemental education services with Innovative Education Programs, citing failure to fulfill contractual obligations. Sara Plummer 918-581-8465 sara.plummer@tulsaworld.com

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New rules give school districts Ground broken for marina more control of online courses

project at Keystone Lake • The development will include boat slips, cottages and a store-restaurant.

BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL The Oklahoman

BY RHETT MORGAN World Staff Writer

MANNFORD — Keystone Lake attracts a lot of boaters from places such as Enid, Edmond and Wichita, according to Town Coordinator Mike Nunnelly. That draw likely will grow with the announcement of Harbor Marina at CrossTimbers, the Mannford official said. “I just love taking their sales tax and bringing it here,” Nunnelly said. “Kansas dollars are really great in Oklahoma. We’re going to make a real strong push there.” With more than 100 people in attendance, officials broke ground Monday on the public-private partnership among Tulsa developer Ron Howell, the town of Mannford and the Army Corps of Engineers. Located along Basin Road, a half-mile north of Oklahoma 51, the project will include cottages, 450 boat slips and the largest floating marine store-restaurant in the state, Howell said. A total of 130 slips could be built within three months, and the restaurant is scheduled to open Memorial Day 2013, he said. “It’s set up so well — protected water, beautiful water, so close to Tulsa,” Howell said. “This is where the market is going. People want to be close to metro areas, and with $5 gasoline looming, it

• The state school board votes to let districts decide what subjects to offer.

Developer Ron Howell speaks Monday during the groundbreaking for the Harbor Marina at CrossTimbers, a Keystone Lake public-private development at Mannford patterned after the CrossTimbers area at Skiatook Lake. CORY YOUNG/Tulsa World

makes even more sense.” StateSource, a firm led by Howell, will sublease about 6 acres of land and 19 acres of water from the city of Mannford, which is providing the land for the development through an existing lease with the corps. Mannford will get 1 percent on all gasoline sales and 1 percent on other taxable items at CrossTimbers. The deal is patterned after CrossTimbers at Skiatook Lake, a public-private entity developed by Howell about seven years ago. Skiatook Lake was among 31 corps lakes selected for the National Demonstration Lake Program created in the late 1990s by the Clinton administration. At Keystone Lake, an initial CrossTimbers investment of $2 million will cover 130 slips, gasoline pumps, parking for 75 to 100 vehicles and a floating platform for a store-restaurant, Howell said.

Oklahoma State University students will compete for the chance to design the 4,500-square-foot store-restaurant, Howell said. In addition, a heated 40-by-60-foot public fishing dock will be located in the New Mannford Ramp campgrounds, Nunnelly said. U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe said CrossTimbers is an example of how government and the private sector can work together. “You got government out of the way, and you got the cooperation of the Corps of Engineers,” he said. “You allowed private investors to put up their money. And if it falls into place, it doesn’t cost the government a cent. That’s why we did it. “What we’re doing here, … we’re the model for the rest of the country. They’re looking at what we’re doing. And it’s successful.”

OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Board of Education approved new rules Monday that would regulate school districts under new laws already approved by the state Legislature. The rules would give school districts control of several aspects of offering supplemental online courses. District officials will be able to decide what company to use for the classes and will be able to decide what classes are “educationally appropriate.” The law does not designate who will determine what is educationally appropriate or how the determination will be made, said Kim Richey, assistant general counsel for the Education Department. “The law is really silent on who makes these determinations,” Richey said. School districts will be able to pay for the courses through the regular state appropriations allotted for students, Richey said. Therefore,

students who are schooled at home or at private schools are not eligible for state funding for supplemental online classes. Districts are required to report to the state when students are denied supplemental online courses. Board members discussed concerns about districts that might repeatedly deny students who are interested in pursuing supplemental online education. Board members suggested a formal complaint process for parents or adding denial data to regular district reports to the state. Another rule change approved by the board involved bus drivers. People with diabetes who rely on insulin injections now are allowed to drive school

buses as long as their blood sugar levels remain in a safe level. Officials with the state Department of Education worked with the American Diabetes Association and other community partners to hash out the details of the rules, Richey said. ccoppernoll@opubco.com

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Vote today Super Tuesday’s key contests Oklahoma has two Super Tuesday primaries. One has drawn almost all of the attention but each is important in its own way. Oklahoma Republicans, of course, will help decide whether Rick Santorum’s challenge of national frontrunner Mitt Romney is to continue beyond Tuesday, or, possibly, whether Newt Gingrich is able to revive his flagging campaign. There’s been a fair amount of TV advertising in the state on behalf of Romney and Gingrich, and Gingrich has visited once. But Santorum has worked the hardest in Oklahoma, making two visits each to Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma is important beyond its size in the GOP presidential race, because of the Republicans’ system for apportioning nominating convention delegates. The process rewards states that vote most faithfully for Republicans and no state is more faithfully Republican than ours. Massachusetts, for example, has nearly 3

million more people and four more electoral college votes than Oklahoma, but Oklahoma has 43 delegates to Massachusetts’ 41. The Democratic primary in Oklahoma is important for a different reason. There are five names on the ballot, President Barack Obama and four also-rans. One of those also-rans is Randall Terry, the anti-abortion extremist, who is not a Democrat but who filed as a Democratic presidential candidate in Oklahoma for no other reason than to embarrass Obama and to get enough votes, he hopes, to control a few Oklahoma delegates to the national convention. Republicans need no encouragement to join in what has been a spirited campaign. Democrats, who might otherwise choose to stay home, should go to the polls Tuesday and vote for Obama, if for no other reason than to protect the integrity of their party. Republican or Democrat, please vote Tuesday.

Another step BP pact could cost $7.8 billion Another step toward resolution was taken last week in the BP oil spill saga. BP reached a proposed settlement with more than 120,000 plaintiffs that could cost the giant oil company $7.8 billion. That doesn’t mean that 120,000 people will split $7.8 billion. BP will pay people and businesses for their economic loss, but also will set up a 21-year medical consultation program for spill victims and for cleanup efforts along the Gulf Coast. At least $2.3 billion will go to help the Gulf Coast seafood industry that suffered following the oil spill. BP already has spent $22 billion on cleanup and compensation. The BP oil platform Deepwater Horizon exploded in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico leaving 11 of its crew members dead. Over the course of three months the wellhead at the bottom of the Gulf leaked 4.9 million barrels of oil into the ecologically diverse Gulf. It is the

largest accidental oil spill in history. The Gulf Coast’s fishing and tourism industries were hard hit and there was extensive damage to marine and wildlife habitats. BP still faces as much as $17 billion in penalties under the Clean Water Act if it is found that the company acted with “gross negligence” or failure to take reasonable steps to avert the disaster. BP earlier set up a trust of $20 billion to compensate victims. So far, the trust has paid out $6.5 billion to victims. BP is now “obligated to fully satisfy all eligible claims under the terms of the court-supervised settlement, irrespective of the funds previously set aside,” the plaintiffs’ attorney said. The worst oil spill in history is still taking its toll on the Gulf Coast. Such settlements can help restore the lost income to individuals and businesses. The scars, however, will likely remain for decades.

LETTERS Go meatless Last month marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period preceding Easter when Christians would abstain from meat and dairy products in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of reflection before launching his ministry. Devout Christians who still observe meatless Lent help reduce chronic diseases, environmental degradation and animal abuse. In the past four decades, dozens of medical reports have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented animals being raised for food under abject conditions of caging, crowding, deprivation, drugging, mutilation and manhandling. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Jesus’ powerful message of compassion and love for all living beings. To stop subsidizing disease, devastation and cruelty. To choose a wholesome nonviolent diet of vegetables, fruits and grains and a vast array of meat and dairy alternatives. It’s a diet mandated in Genesis 1:29 and observed in the Garden of Eden. Entering “vegetarian Lent” in your favorite search engine provides ample tips and recipes. Tristan Mortensen, Tulsa

Burdick uses such terms as, “Obama disaster,” “Obama disgrace” and “Obama plague” without any facts to support such claims. Could Burdick be referring to the payroll-tax reduction, which is helping millions of American families get by for another month? Or could he be alluding to ending American troop involvement in the useless, costly and deadly war in Iraq? Or maybe he is speaking of the Affordable Health Care Act, which is providing health care to an additional 45 million uninsured Americans. Or is it possible he means President Barack Obama’s use of force to kill such murderous foes of this nation as Osama bin Laden and his followers. The most telling of Burdick’s comments is, “Regardless of a voter’s personal prejudices … each voter should vote for his or her best bet of who will be the final strongest Republican nominee with the best chance defeating Barack Obama.” The key word being “prejudices.” Please, Mr. Burdick, or any writer for that matter, keep your prejudices in check and use facts to support such disparaging remarks toward the president of the United States. Douglas W. Carey, Tulsa

Drug tests all around

I, too, have tired of paying my tax dollars to bribe companies, which in turn bribe these law writers, for start-ups in the state. Let’s test those receiving those tax funds. The representative lied about his stated percentages. I witnessed a televised interview in which the Florida governor stated the failure after testing was 2 percent not 9.6 percent. But lying has always been a GOP forte. One of the (five lawmakers) who authored HB 2388, Rep. Guy Liebmann, said this amounted to the equal of an employer testing job applicants, “I guess if they’re going to take money from the state, that’s their employer for a while.” I employ the alcoholics and prescription drug abusers who write these social-engineering attempts, no matter how stupid they are. (Take your pick, the authors and those who assist in passage, or the laws themselves). It was past due to shove the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution down their throats for their exceptions and cutouts in legislation. “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Give Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, and Liebmann, R-Oklahoma City, the first urine bottles, and then every employee of government, no exceptions. Nick Currier, Nardin

Who are these people? (“Drug-test Letters to the editor are encouraged. Each letter advances,” Feb. 21.) I’m glad the “dog- must be signed and include an address and a teleRebuttal deserved whistle” party has shown it thinks this phone number where the writer can be reached during business hours. Addresses and phone state’s citizens, in need of assistance to J. Clement Burdick III’s letter (“Is survive, are nothing more than degen- numbers will not be published. Short letters are Oklahoma a winner?” Feb. 19) deserves erate drug addicts who only need an- preferred. There is a 250-word limit. Letters may be edited for length, style and grammar. a rebuttal. other fix on the taxpayers’ dole.

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The hidden strength of Bashar Assad in Syria BY ARAM NERGUIZIAN After a year of political unrest and thousands of civilian casualties at the hands of government forces, the common assumption is that the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad has lost all legitimacy in the eyes of the Syrian people. But the reality is far more complex, with key factions continuing to see their fates as intrinsically linked to the Assad regime’s survival. The core of Assad’s support still lies within the minority Alawite sect, of which he is a member. Many Alawites, who make up about 12 percent of the population, feel that Assad has mismanaged the instability, but they cannot ignore the reality that, in a Sunni-dominated Syria, their community — like the Sunnis of Iraq and the Maronite Christians of Lebanon — is likely to be pushed to the margins of power and suffer reprisals. But it would be a mistake to assume that only the Alawites support the status quo. The Syrian Baath

Party’s Arab nationalist ideology, its strong support for the Palestinians and its opposition to Israel have proved useful tools in extending the regime’s legitimacy beyond the Alawite sect. One source of support for Assad is Syria’s Christian community, which makes up about 10 percent of the population. Though many Christians feel that the regime has made numerous mistakes in addressing the protest movements, they have a deep and understandable fear of the sort of instability and sectarian recriminations that followed Saddam Hussein’s fall in Iraq. The majority of Iraqi Christians there were eventually forced to flee the country after suffering high levels of violence and intimidation. Other minority groups, such as Syrian Kurds and Druze, have either continued their support of Assad or have resisted the urge to join elements of the protest movement for similar reasons. Though Sunnis account for the overwhelming majority of opposition to the Assad regime, there are DOONESBURY

other Sunnis within the Baath Party’s rank and file that would have few prospects in a post-Assad Syria and so have not opposed the status quo. The country’s Sunni merchant class and business community, located mainly in Aleppo and Damascus, have also remained largely on the sidelines. Most remain fearful of the socioeconomic vacuum that an abrupt change in leadership would create. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has expressed hope that the Syrian military will stand up to the regime, but this is an unlikely scenario. According to recent estimates, a majority of the military’s officer corps and many noncommissioned officers are Alawite, hailing mainly from the country’s poorer rural hinterland thanks to more than six decades of overrecruiting. Members of the sect also hold most of the key command positions. Sunnis are reported to make up the bulk of the army’s mainly conscript force, but most of them have so far remained loyal to Assad.

One factor bolstering the regime is fear of “de-Baathification” along the lines of what happened in postSaddam Hussein Iraq. Regime loyalists within the military probably would face bleak futures in a postAssad Syria. Another factor is that more than three decades of Baathist indoctrination have served to ensure that this is not only Assad’s military; it is also that of the Syrian Baath Party. Many in the military continue to view the current cycle of unrest as part of a foreign conspiracy to degrade Syria’s internal stability and regional role. Taken together, these pillars of regime support provide a wide base within the Syrian population that continues to prefer that Assad remain in power. At the same time, opposition forces are hurt by having little minority support and being largely leaderless and divided. They have embraced regime change yet have not offered a real-world vision of what would come next, or how they would navigate what would surely be years of political and soMALLARD FILLMORE

cioeconomic instability following Assad’s fall. Underestimating the reservations of key groups that still support the Assad regime all but guarantees a protracted civil war that could divide Syria along sectarian lines and destabilize neighboring Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. Already, its neighbors are experiencing spillover effects, including refugee flows, heightened SunniAlawite tension in northern Lebanon, pressure from Islamist opposition forces in Jordan and discord between Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq over how to deal with the crisis in Syria. Internal or external efforts to truly isolate, weaken or replace the regime are likely to fail unless realworld steps are taken to address the legitimate fears of key groups that still support Assad. Aram Nerguizian is a visiting fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This was written for the Los Angeles Times.

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Tulsan sentenced in hit attempt ••He•made•the• arrangements•in• a•failed•plot•to• murder•a•Tulsa• police•detective. BY DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

MURDER PLOT

A• Tulsa• man• was• sentenced•Monday•to•five•years• and• three• months• in• prison• for• using• a• telephone• to• arrange•for•a•hit•on•a•Tulsa•police•detective. Michael• Jawan• Lucas,• 24,• pleaded•guilty•Aug.•2,•stating• that• Phillip• Anthony• Summers• called• him• from• the• Tulsa• Jail• on• Jan.• 27,• 2011,• and•said•“that•he•wanted•me• to• kill• someone• so• he• could• get•out•of•a•case.” “Later• that• day,• I• set• up• a• meeting•on•the•phone•in•order• to• obtain• further• information• about• the• planned• ‘hit,’ ”•Lucas•wrote•in•his•plea• agreement. Lucas• had• been• charged• Feb.•14,•2011,•in•Tulsa•County• District• Court• with• conspiring• with• Summers,• 26,• and• Demonte•Ray•Bell,•27,•in•the• unsuccessful• plot• to• kill• Sgt.• Mike•Huff,•who•has•since•retired. The• state• case• was• subsequently•dismissed•in•favor•of• the•federal•prosecution. Summers• and• Bell• were• charged• June• 9• in• a• Tulsa• federal•indictment•with•conspiring•to•murder•Huff.•One• count• alleged• that• the• two•

Michael Jawan Lucas (from left), Phillip Anthony Summers and Demonte Ray Bell: Lucas was convicted of conspiring with Summers and Bell to kill Tulsa Police homicide Sgt. Mike Huff, who has since retired. Summers and Bell were sentenced previously.

men• conspired• to• retaliate• against• him• for• providing• information• to• federal• law• enforcement• officers,• and• another• alleged• that• they• plotted• to• prevent• him• from• conveying•more•information• to•federal•officials. Bell•pleaded•guilty•Oct.•26• and•was•sentenced•Wednesday• to• eight• years• and• four• months•in•prison. He•admitted•that•he•agreed• to• act• as• a• “go-between”• in• the• plot• to• kill• Huff,• who• led• the• Tulsa• Police• Department’s•Homicide•Unit•at•the• time. Records•in•Summers’•case• are•sealed,•but•Assistant•U.S.• Attorney•Allen•Litchfield•on• Monday• confirmed• Tulsa• County• District• Attorney• Tim• Harris’• statement• last• week• that• Summers• had• received•33•years•for•his•part•in• the• Huff• conspiracy,• to• run• consecutively• to• a• 21-year• sentence•he•received•in•2008• in• federal• court• for• his• role• in• a• conspiracy• to• distribute•

crack•cocaine•and•marijuana. Lucas•—•who•has•also•used• the• last• name• Jefferson• —• was•not•charged•in•the•originally•sealed•June•indictment• dealing• with• the• Huff• plot,• but• he• pleaded• guilty• to• a• charge•filed•Aug.•1. That• charge• alleged• that• he• used• a• telephone• to• discuss•the•killing. The• telephone• calls• were• recorded• by• law• enforcement•officers•during•a•probe• into• a• separate,• as• yet• uncharged,• alleged• plot• to• kill• Harris. In• state• court,• Summers• was• sentenced• to• the• death• penalty• in• 2008• after• being• convicted• of• murdering• Shelly• and• Ples• Vann• Jr.• in• their•Tulsa•home•in•2004. In•2010,•the•state•Court•of• Criminal• Appeals• reversed• the•first-degree•murder•convictions•and•death•sentences• and•granted•Summers•a•new• trial. But• before• a• retrial• could• take• place,• what• prosecu-

tors•have•said•was•a•murder• weapon•in•the•case•was•accidentally•destroyed. Harris•has•said•the•loss•of• that•piece•of•evidence•greatly•affected•prosecutors’•ability• to• proceed• with• a• death• penalty• request• again• at• any• retrial. The• gun• was• “the• one• piece•of•direct•evidence•that• ties• Summers• to• the• death• scene,”•Harris•has•said. Last• week,• defense• attorney• Stan• Monroe• said• Summers• has• agreed• to• plead• guilty• to• a• reduced• charge• of• second-degree• murder• in• exchange•for•two•concurrent• 30-year• terms,• which• would• be• treated• as• one• 30-year• prison• sentence• in• the• state• case. The•plea•proposal•calls•for• that• state• sentence• to• run• concurrently•with•Summers’• 54•years•of•federal•sentences,• according•to•Harris. Summers• was• scheduled• to• appear• Monday• in• Tulsa• County• District• Court,• with• the•expectation•that•his•two• murder•counts•would•be•resolved•then,•according•to•attorneys. But• he• had• not• been• brought• to• Tulsa• from• the• Oklahoma• City• Federal• Transfer•Center•on•Monday,• so•his•state•court•appearance• in•the•murder•case•has•been• rescheduled•for•March•28. World Staff Writer Bill Braun contributed to this story. David Harper 918-581-8359 david.harper@tulsaworld.com

Teen gets prison term in deadly break-in ••The•homeowner,• a•member•of•the• National•Guard,• was•killed•during• the•robbery.• BY BILL BRAUN

SENTENCED Tyler Kerry Hamlett: Authorities have said they believe that Hamlett, 18, and co-defendant Michael Morris Taylor, 20, went to the house because they incorrectly thought a drug dealer lived there. When the intruders left, the homeowner, Jerry Lee VanEllen chased them and then was shot, testimony showed.

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A•Tulsa•teenager•was•sentenced•Monday•to•25•years•in• prison• for• a• residential• robbery•that•resulted•in•a•killing. As• part• of• a• plea• negotiation,• Tulsa• County• prosecutors• agreed• to• the• dismissal• of• a• first-degree• “felony• murder”•count•against•Tyler• Kerry•Hamlett•in•connection• with• the• death• of• Jerry• Lee• VanEllen. Hamlett,•who•turns•19•this• month,•pleaded•guilty•to•robbery•with•a•dangerous•weapon,•first-degree•burglary•and• cruelty•to•an•animal. District•Judge•Kurt•Glassco•sentenced•him•to•25•years• in• prison• for• the• robbery,• a•

crime• that• requires• him• to• serve• 85• percent• —• about• 21• years• —• before• being• released. Hamlett• received• terms• of• 20• and• five• years• for• the• burglary• and• animal-cruelty• counts,• respectively.• All• three•terms•run•concurrently,• meaning• the• lesser• terms• will• not• add• to• his• 25-year• prison•sentence. In• February,• co-defendant• Michael• Morris• Taylor• pleaded• guilty• to• the• first-• degree• felony• murder• of• VanEllen,• 38,• an• Oklahoma• Army• National• Guard• member• who• was• fatally• shot• in• the• chest• Dec.• 18,• 2010,• out-

side• his• home• in• the• 5800• block•of•South•87th•East•Avenue. Evidence• indicated• that• two• masked• intruders• broke• into• the• home,• which• at• the• time• was• occupied• by• Van-• Ellen,• two• other• adults• and• two•children. One•burglar•had•a•revolver,• and•the•other•had•a•knife,•according•to•testimony. Police• have• said• they• believe•that•the•intruders•went• to• that• house• because• they• incorrectly• thought• a• drug• dealer•lived•there. Hamlett,• then• 17,• stabbed• the• VanEllens’• dog,• which• survived,•a•prosecutor•said.

When• the• intruders• left,• VanEllen• followed• them,• chased• them• outside• and• then• was• shot,• according• to• testimony. Assistant•District•Attorney• Michelle•Keely•has•said•evidence•shows•that•Taylor•had• a•gun•and•shot•VanEllen. Hamlett•testified•as•a•prosecution•witness•at•a•preliminary• hearing• for• Taylor• and• received•some•consideration• because•of•his•cooperation•in• that•regard,•Keely•said. Hamlett•receives•credit•on• his•sentence•for•time•in•custody•since•December•2010. Taylor,• 20,• who• is• also• known•as•Michael•Davis,•was• sentenced•last•month•to•a•life• prison•term,•with•parole•possible,•for•murder. Taylor• pleaded• guilty• to• four• more• counts• and• did• not•contest•one•other•count.• None• of• his• other• sentences• will•add•to•that•life•term. Bill Braun 918-581-8455 bill.braun@tulsaworld.com

LOCAL, STATE Tulsa police looking for unregistered sex offender Police are looking for a man who has allegedly failed to register as a sex offender in Tulsa County. Thomas Lee Burgess, 68, was named to the Tulsa Police Department’s Weekly Most Wanted list. He is also wanted for being a convicted sex offender living within 2,000 feet of a school, a news release states. Court records show that Burgess was convicted in 2008 of failure to register as a sex offender. He was convicted in 1995 of two felony counts of lewd molestation and was sentenced to two years in prison, records show. Burgess was described as a

white, about 6 feet 1 inch tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information about Burgess is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 918596-COPS or tulsaworld.com/ crimestoppers. — JERRY WOFFORD, World Staff Writer

11-year-old boy is killed while hunting with friend WELCH — An 11-year-old Craig County boy was killed in a hunting accident Sunday, officials said. James Ridge Foster of Welch died Sunday from a single gunshot wound while hunting with a 12-year-old friend, said Jessica Brown, a spokeswoman for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The friend is in the custody of

his parents, Brown said. Craig County Sheriff Jimmie Sooter said the boys were hunting alone in a large, grassy field north of Welch. James was shot in the head with a 22-caliber rifle, he said. “It appears the older boy fell and the gun discharged,” Sooter said. “It’s just a tragic accident.” — SHEILA STOGSDILL, World Correspondent

Man convicted of murder in 4-month-old’s death POTEAU — A LeFlore County man accused of leaving his shoeprint on the rib cage of a 4-month-old boy and fracturing his skull was convicted Friday in the baby’s death. A jury deliberated for 3½ hours before convicting Aaron

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Ray Wesley Hinson, 25, of Howe of first-degree murder, District Attorney Jeff Smith said Monday. Smith said the jury recommended a life sentence with the chance of parole. Hinson will be required to serve more than 38 years before he is eligible for parole, he said. Hinson was living with Kayla Furney when her son, Aiden Furney, died May 12, 2009. Furney, 23, of Wilburton, is charged with enabling child abuse by injury. She testified for the state against Hinson, Smith said. He said she has no plea agreement in exchange for her testimony. Furney is due back in court Tuesday. — SHEILA STOGSDILL, World Correspondent

MISSING Ashani Karin Creighton: Authorities believe that she was buried in 1999 on land where a strip mall was built in 2008. At the time, a house was on the land with some trees and an open area behind it. Ashani would have been 6 then. It is believed that she had been in the care of her fugitive grandparents, who were living in Tulsa.

Fruitless search for missing girl might end soon ••She•disappeared• in•1997•and•might• be•buried•under• what•now•is•a•Tulsa• strip•mall. BY ZACK STOYCOFF AND AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writers

The•body•of•a•girl•who•disappeared• in• 1997• and• who• authorities•had•said•might•be• buried• beneath• a• Tulsa• strip• mall• was• not• found• Monday• despite•an•extensive•search. Orange•County,•Fla.,•deputies,•Tulsa•police•officers•and• scientists• began• looking• on• Sunday• for• signs• of• Ashani• Karin• Creighton’s• body• beneath• a• parking• lot• and• the• building• that• houses• Kang’s• Institute• of• TaeKwon-Do,• a• bakery•outlet•store,•and•other• businesses• just• north• of• 61st• Street•and•Mingo•Road. Authorities• believe• that• Ashani•was•buried•sometime• in• 1999• on• land• where• the• building•was•built•in•2008.•At• the•time,•a•house•was•on•the• land• with• some• trees• and• an• open•area•behind•it. Ashani• would• have• been• 6• then.• It• is• believed• that• she• had• been• in• the• care• of• her• fugitive• grandparents,• who• were•living•in•Tulsa. Authorities• had• several• false• alarms• Sunday,• when• they•dug•into•portions•of•the• building’s• foundation• to• investigate•readings•by•groundpenetrating•radar. The• area• remained• cordoned• off• with• crime• tape• as• officials• used• groundpenetrating• radar,• extracted• soil• and• walked• police• dogs• around• the• businesses• and• parking•lot•on•Monday. By•Monday•evening,•workers• had• excavated• a• roughly• 5-by-5-foot• hole• in• the• floor• in•the•Sara•Lee•Bakery•Outlet. Experts•and•scientists•from• across•the•country,•including• from• the• University• of• Oklahoma,• were• assisting• in• the• search,• Orange• County,• Fla.,• Detective• Marcus• Robinson• said. A• geophysicist• and• the• ground-penetrating• radar• were• provided• by• Coloradobased• NecroSearch• International,• a• volunteer• organization• that• specializes• in• helping• law• enforcement• locate• clandestine• graves• and• recover•evidence. “I• think• we• have• some• of• the• best• in• the• world• here,”• Robinson•said. But• by• 11• p.m.• Monday,• officials• said• it• was• likely• that• they• would• discontinue• the• search• if• nothing• was• found• within•a•few•more•hours•because• many• of• the• workers• from• other• areas• had• to• return•to•their•jobs. Robinson• had• said• earlier• that• “we’ve• made• a• promise• that• we’re• not• going• to• leave• here• without• this• answered.• What•that•answer•might•be,•I• can’t•say.” Orange• County• authorities• had• been• confident• that• Ashani’s•body•is•buried•at•the• site,•he•said.

Florida• authorities• had• received• a• credible• tip• from• an• unnamed• source• that• the• body• is• at• the• site,• Robinson• said•Sunday. Ashani•was•4•when•she•disappeared•in•1997,•but•authorities• believe• that• she• wasn’t• killed•until•1999. Her• mother• last• saw• her• on• March• 21,• 1997,• when• the• girl• allegedly• was• abducted• by•her•grandparents,•according•to•the•National•Center•for• Missing• &• Exploited• Children.• Ashani’s• grandparents• reportedly• moved• from• Orlando• to• Tulsa• in• 1998,• the• center•reported. When• she• disappeared,• the•girl•was•in•the•care•of•her• grandparents,• Kaia• and• Ernest• Jackson,• who• were• fugitives• in• a• 1988• New• Jersey• child-abuse•case. The• Jacksons• eluded• capture• for• 12• years• before• they• were• arrested• in• Tulsa• in• 2000,• the• World• has• previously• reported.• They• lived• under• the• aliases• Butch• and• Naomi• Hill• while• in• Oklahoma,• and• they• homeschooled• their•four•children. After•their•arrests•in•Tulsa,• detectives•from•Bergen•County,•N.J.,•said•Ashani’s•mother,• who• lived• in• New• York,• sent• the• girl• to• Florida• for• a• visit• with• her• grandparents• two• years•earlier•and•hadn’t•seen• her•daughter•since,•the•Tulsa• World•reported•in•2000. The• Jacksons• reportedly• came• to• Tulsa• from• Florida• shortly• after• refusing• to• return• their• granddaughter• to• her•mother. They• assumed• new• identities• for• themselves• and• their• children,•as•they•had•done•in• numerous• other• U.S.• cities• since• they• were• charged• in• 1988• in• New• Jersey,• authorities•said•12•years•ago. The• couple• had• been• sought• since• their• son• Cymande• Jackson• escaped• from• their• home• in• Teaneck,• N.J.,• on• June• 24,• 1988,• and• wandered• into• a• restaurant,• where• patrons• reported• seeing• horrific• scars,• burns• and• other• injuries• covering• most• of•his•body. The• boy• was• taken• into• protective• custody,• and• the• Jacksons• were• arrested• in• New• Jersey,• but• they• posted• bail•and•fled•with•four•of•their• other•children,•the•World•has• reported. After•their•arrests•here,•the• Jacksons• were• convicted• of• aggravated• assault• and• child• endangerment•in•New•Jersey. Kaia• Jackson,• now• 61,• was• convicted• in• 2002• of• abusing• another• child• while• the• family• was• living• in• Tulsa.• In•2005,•she•began•a•35-year• sentence• at• the• Mabel• Bassett• Correctional• Facility• in• McLoud,• where• she• remains• in•custody. Ernest• Jackson,• now• 62,• was• also• named• in• the• 2002• Tulsa•case.•His•trial•ended•in• a• hung• jury• in• 2004.• He• was• acquitted•in•2005. Zack Stoycoff 918-581-8486 zack.stoycoff@tulsaworld.com

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SUMMIT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT: WESTERN ILLINOIS 54, ORU 53

Eagles downed

Reynolds among OU’s surprises ••Ripkowski,•Wort•also•are• cleared•to•participate•in• Sooners’•spring•workouts.• BY JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports Writer

NORMAN• —• Oklahoma• opened• spring• football• practice• on• Monday,• and•Bob•Stoops,•for•one,•could•hardly• contain•his•glee. “Spring• ball,• to• me,• it’s• one• of• my• more• fun• times• of• the• year,”• Stoops• said• during• a• noon• press• conference• before• his• team• kicked• things• off• later• in• the• afternoon• with• the• first• of•15•sessions. Spring Stoops• discussed• a• handful• of• startpractice ers• who• will• sit• out• schedule the• spring• because• All sessions of• injury• —• defenclosed to the sive• tackle• Casey• public Walker• (shoulder),• March 7, 9, 10, 13, safety• Aaron• Colvin• 15, 27, 28, 30, 31 (shoulder),• center• Ben• Habern• (neck)• April 3, 5, 10, and• running• back• 12, 14 (spring game, open to the Dominique• Whaley• (ankle)• —• and• a• few• public) others• who,• maybe• surprisingly,•do•get•to•• practice. Wide•receiver•Jaz•Reynolds,•whose• football• career• had• been• in• jeopardy• after• a• kidney• injury• in• the• 2011• season• finale• at• Oklahoma• State,• “has• been• cleared.• …• has• really• gotten• back•to•full•strength•and•looks•good,”• Stoops•said. Fullback• Aaron• Ripkowski,• who• sat• SEE SPRING B6

ORU’s Damen Bell-Holter tries to get out of traffic as he is guarded by Western Illinois’ Terell Parks (left) and Ceola Clark Monday during the Summit League Tournament semifinals in Sioux Falls, S.D. Photos by DICK CARLSON/Inertia

Western Illinois stuns Oral Roberts, likely ending hope for NCAA berth

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A habit of playing down-to-the-wire games finally came back to haunt the Oral Roberts basketball team Monday night. And it happened at almost the worst time imaginable. Fourth-seeded Western Illinois rallied from an eight-point deficit over the final 7:21 and stunned the top-seeded Golden Eagles 54-53 in the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls Arena. “We flirted with fire all year long, and got burned tonight,” head coach Scott Sutton said. ORU won 10 games by six points or less en route to a school-record 27 victories at the Division I level. They won in the closing seconds in Saturday’s first-round game against eighth-seeded IPFW. This time, they led 51-43 on Warren Niles’ basket with 7:21, but didn’t score another field goal and went 10 of their final 11 possessions without a point. WIU went ahead on Terell Parks’

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jumper from the lane over ORU’s Michael Craion with 26.8 seconds left, and the Eagles couldn’t find the magic that had lifted them so many times. “It’s obviously a devastating loss for us, but give Western Illinois a lot of credit. Their kids battled and hung in there. They made plays down the stretch. We didn’t,” Sutton said. “We played so poorly. We had turnover after turnover, missed free throws and couldn’t finish at the rim. It’s heartbreaking because this team has done so many great things this year. We won a regular-season (Summit League) title, and it’s a shame this team won’t be playing tomorrow night.” The loss also probably ended ORU’s hopes of playing in the NCAA TournaSEE ORU B4

Dominique Morrison led ORU with 23 points in Monday’s loss to Western Illinois.

Osby may be OU’s key against A&M

Shorthanded OSU hopes to make run

••The•6-8•forward•is•a• OU up next much-needed•physical• Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City, Mo.) presence•for•Sooners. Vs. Texas A&M • 6 p.m. Wednesday

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Big•12•opponents•who•allegedly• create• the• biggest• match-up• problems•for•Oklahoma•State. They’re• the• only• conference• teams•OSU•failed•to•beat•during• the•regular•season. And•all•three•are•on•the•“other”• side• of• the• Big• 12• Tournament•bracket. Good• news:• The• Cowboys• won’t•have•to•share•a•court•with• KU,•KSU•or•Baylor•unless•they• are• fortunate• enough• to• reach• the•championship•game.• Bad• news:• The• injury-ravaged• Cowboys• seem• too• understaffed•to•take•advantage•of• their•tournament•draw. Jean-Paul•Olukemi•suffered•a• season-ending•knee•injury•in•a• nonconference•finale. Le’Bryan• Nash,• the• Big• 12’s• co-freshman• of• the• year,• is• not•

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NORMAN• —• Three• years• ago,• with• Blake• Griffin• even,• a• Big• 12• Tournament•rematch•didn’t•work• out• too• well• for• Oklahoma.• The• Sooners• beat• Oklahoma• State• in• the•2009•regular-season•finale•in• Norman,•but•lost•to•the•Cowboys• five•days•later•in•Oklahoma•City. Saturday,• OU• defeated• Texas• A&M• in• another• regular-season• finale• at• the• Lloyd• Noble• Center.• Wednesday•night,•the•Sooners•see• the•Aggies•again•in•Kansas•City. “Interesting,”• OU• coach• Lon• Kruger•called•it. But• is• it• favorable?• Can• the• Sooners• do• what• they• could• not• with• Griffin• and• beat• a• team• twice•in•less•than•a•week? For• that• to• happen,• Romero•

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Osby• holds• the• key.• The• 6-8• forward• scored• 42• points• in• OU’s• two•games•against•A&M•this•season,•making•19•of•his•25•shots. Osby• scored• a• career-high• 24• points•in•the•Sooners’•65-62•victory• Saturday,• often• overpowering• A&M’s• frontline• in• the• process. “We’re• just• soft• in• the• post,”• Aggies• coach• Billy• Kennedy• lamented.• “That• was• the• biggest• key• of• the• game,• that• their• post• guys•were•more•physical•around• the• basket• than• we• were,• offensively•and•defensively.” Osby• was• most• physical.• The• problem•is,•he•disappeared•from• the• offense• after• spinning• and• SEE OU B4

Tulsa hopes to name QB starter soon

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Who will be the starting quarterback for Tulsa next season? Bill Blankenship hopes to have an answer in one month’s time at the conclusion of the Golden Hurricane’s spring drills, which open with a twohour practice on Tuesday. “That’s our goal. We think it’s important to figure out who that is, but competition will lead us down that path,” Blankenship said. “It’s our anticipation that we’ll be Spring able to declare who practice the quarterback will be.” schedule The Hurricane All sessions has eight quarterclosed to the backs — four on public scholarship — vying March 6, 8, 9, 10, for the job. Redshirt 13, 14, 15, 27, 29, sophomore Kalen 30, 31 Henderson is atop the depth chart, April 3, 5, 6, 7 followed by Cody (spring game) Green, a junior transfer from Nebraska, and Joseph Calcagni, a redshirt freshman. “I have been probably more excited about going through (the quarterbacks) than anything else,” Blankenship said. “We have some tremendously gifted and talented kids there. I’m anxious to see how they handle the challenges, adversity and struggles. This is going to be a telling time for these young men.” Henderson has experience from last

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Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City, Mo.) STILLWATER• —• Kansas,• Vs. Texas Tech Kansas•State•and•Baylor•are•the• 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

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For more All-Big 12: KU’s Thomas Robinson named player of the year. B4

expected• to• play• in• the• Big• 12• Tournament• because• he• fractured•a•hand•in•a•Feb.•22•game• at•Oklahoma. Starting• center• Philip• Jurick• tore•an•Achilles•tendon•in•a•regular-season•finale. Guards• Fred• Gulley• and• Reger•Dowell•left•the•team•in•December. OSU• will• send• its• remnants• —• six• scholarship• players• and• Christien•Sager,•a•former•walkSEE OSU B4

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Threadgill paces Haworth The 2A No. 5 Lions are led by Quinton Threadgill, who averages 26.8 points per game. Coach Burtchal Griffin considers him among the state’s best-kept secrets. B3

Defense key for Claremore The 5A No. 15 Zebras are back in their first girls state tournament since 2009, and their defense is a big reason why. B3

For more See 2A boys and girls state previews and pairings, along with schedules for the 6A, 5A, 4A and 3A boys and girls tournaments this week. B3

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Big 12 Tourn.: vs. OSU/ Missouri, 5 p.m., FSOK-27

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Thunder closes out Dallas

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11 a.m. ......... Big East Tournament .......................................................ESPN2-26 12:30 p.m... Women: Sun Belt Championship ................................ESPNU-253 1 p.m............ Big East Tournament .......................................................ESPN2-26 3 p.m........... Women: Summit League Championship ..................ESPNU-253 6 p.m. ......... Women: Big East Tournament .....................................ESPN-25 6 p.m. ......... Big East Tournament .......................................................ESPNU-253 6 p.m. ......... Sun Belt Championship ..................................................ESPN2-26 8 p.m. ......... Horizon League: Detroit Mercy at Valparaiso.........ESPN-25 8 p.m. ......... Summit League Championship....................................ESPN2-26 8 p.m. ......... Big East Tournament .......................................................ESPNU-253 NBA

7:30 p.m..... N.Y. Knicks at Dallas .........................................................FSOK-27, NBA-256 NHL

8 p.m. ......... Minnesota at Colorado...................................................NBCSP-251 10:30 p.m. . Dallas at Vancouver .........................................................FSOK-27 SOCCER

1:30 p.m. .... UEFA: Benfica vs. Zenit...................................................FSOK-27 1:30 p.m. .... UEFA: Arsenal vs. AC Milan...........................................FOXSOC-262 SOFTBALL

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SPORTS: FYI

Basketball

Kings extend Smart’s contract: The Sacramento Kings extended coach Keith Smart’s contract through the 2012-13 season. The 47-year-old Smart replaced the fired Paul Westphal in early January — giving him another shot as a head coach after being let go by the Golden State Warriors last April. NSU women headed to NCAA Tournament: The Northeastern State women’s tam has earned another NCAA Tournament berth. The RiverHawks (24-4) are the No. 2 seed in the South Central Region and will face No. 7-seed Newman (23-5) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Washburn University’s Lee Arena in Topeka, Kan.

Baseball

OU’s John honored: Redshirt sophomore reliever Jordan John was named the Co-Big 12 Pitcher of the Week after tossing 5.1 scoreless innings in two games at New Mexico over the weekend. John allowed one hit and held opponents to a .059 batting average.

Softball

OKLAHOMA•CITY•—•Russell• Westbrook• scored• 24• points,• Kevin•Durant•added•22•and•the• Oklahoma•City•Thunder•scored• the•final•eight•points•to•escape• with• a• 95-91• victory• over• the• Dallas• Mavericks• on• Monday• night•and•run•their•home•winning•streak•to•13•games. Westbrook• answered• Dirk• Nowitzki’s•fourth• 3-pointer• of• the• final• period• by• hitting•one•of•his• own• from• the• Up next right• wing• to• get• Oklahoma• City• Vs. Phoenix within•91-90•with• 7 p.m. 2:25• remaining,• Wednesday and• Dallas• didn’t• TV: FSOK-27 score•again. Radio: KYAL Serge•Ibaka•hit• fm97.1 two• free• throws• with• 46• seconds• left•to•give•Oklahoma• City• the• lead,• and• Jason• Terry• missed• two• shots• down• the•stretch•for•the•Mavericks. Nowitzki• finished• with• 27• points•but•didn’t•touch•the•ball• on•a•key•possession•when•Dallas• was• down• by• two• with• 13• seconds•left. Instead,•Terry•and•Jason•Kidd• passed• the• ball• back• and• forth• with• Kidd• getting• stuck• under• the•basket•before•tossing•it•right• back.• Terry• missed• on• a• short• jumper• along• the• right• baseline•that•would•have•tied•it,•and• Westbrook•hit•two•free•throws•to• ice•it•after•grabbing•the•rebound. James• Harden• had• 16• points• and• Kendrick• Perkins• grabbed• a• season-high• 14• rebounds• for• West-leading•Oklahoma•City. Terry• ended• up• with• 18• points•and•Ian•Mahinmi•added• 13• points,• all• in• the• first• half,• after• being• pressed• into• action• when• starting• center• Brendan• Haywood•was•hurt•just•seconds• into•the•game. Already•short-handed•at•cen-

Oklahoma City’s James Harden goes up for a shot in front of Dallas center Ian Mahinmi in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 95-91. SUE OGROCKI/Associated Press

ter,• the• Mavericks• lost• Haywood• on• the• opening• possession•of•the•game.•Haywood•won• the•tip-off,•then•got•the•ball•inside• before• missing• a• shot• and• landing•with•his•left•foot•on•top• of•Perkins’•left•foot.•He•hobbled• up•the•court•to•foul•Durant•and• then•headed•to•the•locker•room• and•did•not•return. Dallas• was• already• without• reserve•center•Brandan•Wright• because•of•a•concussion.

new• salary• is• based• on• the• five• highest-paid•players•at•their•position•in•2011. Naturally,• the• average• salary• for• quarterbacks• increases• every•year. The• other• 20• players• could• move• to• new• teams,• but• compensation• would• be• two• firstround•draft•choices. All-Pro• receiver• Welker• was• tagged• by• New• England• and• Bowe• by• Kansas• City.• Welker,• who• led• the• league• with• 122• receptions,• and• Bowe• will• earn• about•$9.5•million•in•2012•if•they• don’t• reach• new,• longer• deals• with•their•teams. “Wes• Welker• is• a• remarkable• football•player•for•our•team•and• has• been• a• vital• component• to• our• offense• and• special• teams• since•we•traded•for•him•in•2007,”• the•Patriots•said•in•a•statement.• “Utilizing•the•franchise•designation•allows•both•sides•more•time• to• try• to• reach• an• agreement,• which•is•the•goal.•Wes•remains•a• contractual• priority• and• we• are• hopeful•that•he•will•remain•a•Patriot•for•years•to•come.” Also• tagged• Monday• were• Titans• safety• Michael• Griffin,•

NASCAR up next ••Fired•by•Stewart,• the•crew•chief•is•still• Kobalt Tools 400 winning•with•Hamlin. Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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BY JENNA FRYER

Track and Field

OU’s Wright, Cole named to Team USA: Former Oklahoma standouts Frankie Wright and Leslie Cole have been named to the Team USA roster for the World Indoor Championships, which will be held Friday and Saturday in Istanbul, Turkey. Wright was selected for the men’s 4x400-meter relay team, while Cole is a member of the women’s 4x400-meter relay team. Six OSU athletes to compete at NCAA Championships:

Oklahoma State will have six athletes competing at the NCAA Championships beginning Friday in Nampa, Idaho. For the Cowboys, it is sophomore Kirubel Erassa and junior Raul Botezan (one-mile run), junior Tom Farrell (3,000-meter run), plus sophomore Shadrack Kipchirchir and junior Girma Mecheso (5,000-meter race). For the Cowgirls, sophomore Natalja Piliusina will compete in the 800-meter run. — FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

Mahinmi• had• seven• points,• including• a• three-point• play,• during• a• 15-5• run• late• in• the• second• quarter,• and• Kidd’s• 3-pointer• from• the• top• of• the• key• made• it• 52-42• with• 1:20• to• go•before•halftime. The• Thunder• scored• the• final•three•points•of•the•first•half• and• then• were• able• to• reverse• a• seven-point• halftime• deficit• during• the• third• quarter.• Oklahoma•City•scored•the•first•sev-

Cowboys• linebacker• Anthony• Spencer,• Lions• defensive• end• Cliff• Avril,• Colts• defensive• end• Robert•Mathis•and•several•kickers:•Giants•punter•Steve•Weatherford,•Denver•placekicker•Matt• Prater,• Tampa• Bay• placekicker• Connor• Barth• and• Jacksonville• placekicker•Josh•Scobee. The•other•placekickers•tagged• were• Cleveland’s• Phil• Dawson• and• Cincinnati’s• Mike• Nugent• last•week. Mathis• agreed• to• a• long-term• deal•minutes•after•he•was•tagged. Also• previously• tagged• were• Ravens• running• back• Ray• Rice,• Bears•running•back•Matt•Forte,• Eagles•receiver•DeSean•Jackson,• 49ers• safety• Dashon• Goldson,• Redskins• tight• end• Fred• Davis,• Cardinals• defensive• end• Calais• Campbell,•Raiders•safety•Tyvon• Branch•and•Falcons•cornerback• Brent•Grimes. Free•agency•begins•March•13. Houston• signed• star• running• back•Arian•Foster•to•a•new•fiveyear•deal•worth•up•to•$43.5•million.• Buffalo• held• on• to• its• top• receiver,• Stevie• Johnson,• who• got• a• five-year,• $36.25• million• contract•extension.

Grubb picks up where he left off Associated Press

CHARLOTTE,•N.C.•—•Darian• Grubb•sure•hasn’t•missed•a•beat• since• he• was• unceremoniously• fired•by•Tony•Stewart. The•crew•chief•made•yet•another• trip• to• Victory• Lane• on• Sunday•when•he•guided•Denny• Hamlin• to• the• win• at• Phoenix• in•just•their•second•race•together.• Dating• back• to• last• season,• Grubb•has•won•six•of•the•last•12• races. Yet• he• found• himself• out• of• work• a• week• after• leading• Stewart• to• last• season’s• championship.• Stewart• won• five• of• the•10•Chase•for•the•Sprint•Cup• championship• races• to• win• the• title,• but• the• driver-owner• had•made•up•his•mind•midway• through• the• Chase• to• replace• Grubb•at•the•end•of•the•season. Grubb• didn’t• last• long• on• the• free• agent• market• —• the• joke• in• NASCAR• was• every• job• in• the• garage• was• available• for• him,• except,• of• course,• the•

Marion Nowitzki Haywood Kidd Carter Mahinmi Odom Terry Beaubois Yi Williams Totals

35:35 5-11 0-0 37:52 10-22 3-3 0:31 0-1 0-0 29:07 2-4 0-0 10:20 0-1 0-0 28:13 5-6 3-3 24:19 3-9 0-0 36:58 7-19 2-2 21:19 3-9 2-2 12:33 1-2 0-0 3:13 0-0 0-0 36-84 10-10

6-10 0-5 0-0 0-4 0-1 1-5 1-2 0-5 0-1 0-2 1-1 9-36

2 0 10 0 3 27 0 1 0 5 0 6 1 2 0 2 6 13 0 1 6 7 4 18 1 4 9 1 1 2 0 1 0 19 23 91

Durant Ibaka Perkins Westbrook Cook Collison Harden Ivey Jackson Totals

39:35 6-18 9-10 0-7 3 0 22 37:25 3-8 2-2 3-7 0 3 8 32:19 3-5 1-2 5-14 1 2 7 36:17 6-20 10-12 2-6 3 0 24 14:22 3-6 0-0 2-2 1 2 8 23:33 1-2 0-0 2-6 0 3 2 33:46 4-11 7-7 0-2 4 2 16 11:00 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 3 11:43 2-3 0-0 0-1 1 2 5 29-76 29-33 14-45 13 16 95

Percentages: FG .382, FT .879. 3-point goals: 8-27, .296 (Cook 2-5, Westbrook 2-6, Ivey 1-2, Jackson 1-2, Durant 1-6, Harden 1-6). Team rebounds: 10. Team turnovers: 15 (20 pts). Blocked shots: 7 (Ibaka 6, Perkins). Turnovers: 15 (Durant 7, Perkins 3, Ibaka 2, Jackson 2, Westbrook). Steals: 4 (Durant, Ibaka, Ivey, Perkins). Technical fouls: Westbrook, 8:15 third. Dallas 23 29 13 26 — 91 OKC 26 19 23 27 — 95 A: 18,203 (18,203). T: 2:17.

TU sweeps honors: Tulsa’s Skylar Swanson and Lacey Middlebrooks were named Conference USA Hitter and Pitcher of the Week. Swanson, a senior from Coweta, hit .571 (8-for-14), including two home runs, drove in 10 runs and scored five to lead Tulsa to five wins at the Hyatt Downtown Tulsa Tournament. Middlebrooks went 2-0, earned a save, and posted a 0.00 ERA.

TU men in fifth: The Tulsa men’s team sits in fifth place following two rounds at the Louisiana Classics in Lafayette, La. The Hurricane carded opening day rounds of 290-284 for a two-under 574 at the par-72 Oakbourne Country Club. TU freshman Matt Mabrey is tied for 11th at 141. Cowgirls in second: Oklahoma State’s women’s team posted a 36-hole total of 599 at the Bruin Wave Invitational in Tarzana, Calif., to stand alone in second place. Jayde Panos is in fourth place with a 146.

FT Reb M-A O-T A PF PTS

Percentages: FG .429, FT 1.000. 3-point goals: 9-21, .429 (Nowitzki 4-6, Kidd 2-4, Terry 2-6, Beaubois 1-2, Carter 0-1, Odom 0-2). Team rebounds: 8. Team turnovers: 15 (17 pts). Blocked shots: 5 (Beaubois 2, Yi, Mahinmi, Odom). Turnovers: 12 (Nowitzki 3, Beaubois 2, Kidd 2, Terry 2, Yi, Marion, Odom). Steals: 12 (Beaubois 3, Kidd 3, Marion 3, Mahinmi 2, Terry). Technical fouls: None. FG FT Reb OKC Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS

Welker, Bowe get franchise tags NEW•YORK•(AP)•—•It•pays•to• play•a•skill•position•in•the•NFL,• like• New• Orleans• quarterback• Drew• Brees,• or• receivers• Wes• Welker•and•Dwayne•Bowe. It• also• pays• to• be• a• kicker,• as• five•placekickers•and•one•punter• were• given• franchise• tags,• protecting• their• NFL current• teams• from• losing• them• without• compensation. The•NFL’s•deadline•for•applying• the• tags• was• Monday• afternoon,• and• a• late• flurry• saw• 10• players• added• to• the• list.• In• all,• 21•players•were•tagged. Only• Brees,• the• 2011• AP• Offensive• Player• of• the• Year,• was• made• an• exclusive• franchise• player,• meaning• he• is• not• free• to• sign• with• another• team.• The• Saints• will• continue• negotiations•on•a•long-term•contract•for• the•record-setting•quarterback. But• Brees• is• in• line• to• earn• well•over•the•$14.4•million•base• salary• for• a• non-exclusive• tag• because• his• 2012• salary• will• be• based•on•the•average•of•the•five• highest-paid•players•at•the•position• as• of• April• 20.• For• players• given•the•non-exclusive•tag,•the•

FG Min M-A

1:30 p.m. Sunday • TV: KOKI-5/23

one• he• had.• Joe• Gibbs• Racing• snapped• him• up• to• help• guide• Hamlin• out• of• a• season-long• slump.• Their• win• at• Phoenix,• where• Hamlin• effectively• lost• the•2010•championship,•proved• both•driver•and•crew•chief•have• something•to•prove. “I• guess• you• could• say• it• is• a• little• bit• of• vindication,• but• I• really• don’t• think• that• way,”• Grubb• said.• “I• try• to• just• think• the•high•road•all•the•time.•I•feel• like•I•came•into•a•very•good•situation.” Grubb• then• praised• Mike• Ford,• who• was• crew• chief• for• all• six• of• Hamlin’s• seasons• in• the•Cup•series•and•came•oh-soclose• to• taking• Hamlin• to• the• championship.•The•No.•11•team• won•eight•races•in•2010•and•had• Jimmie• Johnson• on• the• ropes• when•they•rolled•into•Phoenix. Hamlin• was• headed• to• the• win,• too,• until• a• fuel• miscalculation•forced•a•late•pit•stop•and• allowed• Johnson• back• into• the•

title•race.•Emotionally•drained,• Hamlin•didn’t•put•up•a•fight•in• the•season•finale•the•next•week,• and• Johnson• rolled• to• his• record•fifth•consecutive•title. The• hangover• lasted• most• of• last•season•as•Hamlin•won•just• one• race• and• barely• made• the• Chase• —• something• he’s• done• every• year• of• his• career.• When• Grubb• became• available,• team• owner• Joe• Gibbs• grabbed• him• in• hopes• of• shaking• up• one• of• the• stronger• teams• in• the• garage. Hamlin•still•speaks•highly•of• Ford•and•knew•outsiders•had•a• hard•time•understanding•why•a• change•was•needed. Before• Daytona,• Hamlin• figured•it•would•take•“seven•races,• realistically,•before•(Grubb)•fully• understands• me• and• understands•what•I’m•talking•about.” He•did•not•update•that•timetable•after•the•victory. “I•honestly•feel•like•it’s•going• to• be• realistically• two• months• before• we’re• totally• clicking• and• knowing• exactly• what• each•other•is•saying•and•talking• about,”•he•said.•“So•to•have•success• early• tells• me• that• we’ve• obviously• got• a• good• pairing• here.”

en• points• after• halftime• to• tie• it•at•52•on•Westbrook’s•jumper• from•the•right•elbow•with•9:24• left,•then•pulled•ahead•with•another• string• of• seven• consecutive•points•late•in•the•third. Durant• got• ahead• of• the• defense• for• a• two-handed• dunk• and•converted•the•ensuing•free• throw•for•a•68-61•Thunder•lead• with•1:33•remaining•in•the•third. The• Mavericks• answered• right•back,•going•on•an•11-2•run• to•take•a•brief•lead•on•Nowitzki’s•3-pointer•that•made•it•72-70• in• the• first• two• minutes• of• the• fourth•quarter. Dallas•suffered•another•tough• loss•after•dropping•its•previous• visit•to•Oklahoma•City•104-102• when•Durant•hit•a•3-pointer•at• the•buzzer.

OILERS UPDATE

Oilers host Rapid City Up next: Tulsa vs. Rapid City, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, BOK Center Tickets: 918-632-7825 Internet broadcast: tulsaworld. com/oilers Records: Oilers 25-24-6, 56 points, fifth in the Central Hockey League’s Berry Conference. Rapid City 30-19-6, 66 points, fourth in Turner Conference. Notes: Tulsa plays at home against Rapid City for the second straight game. ... The Oilers beat Rapid City 2-1 on Saturday, snapping a four-game losing streak. … Tulsa has lost 10 of its last 14 games and hasn’t won away from the BOK Center since Jan. 27. … Tuesday is college night — one ticket and one large pizza are $12 with a valid student ID. … It’s also $2 Tuesday, with $2 beer and soft drinks. — FROM STAFF REPORTS

Shock signs former first-round pick The Tulsa Shock has signed 2010 first-round WNBA pick Chanel Mokango, the team announced Monday. Mokango, a 6-foot-5 former Mississippi State standout, was selected ninth overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2010 draft. Mokango appeared in 21 games for Mokango the Los Angeles Sparks in 2010, averaging 3.4 minutes a game. “Chanel is a 6-5 athletic center with shot-blocking ability,” head coach Gary Kloppenburg said. “We would like to see her develop into our version of Serge Ibaka (of the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA), and she will have a great opportunity to do that in training camp.” Mokango, a native of Kinshasa, Congo, played two years for Mississippi State after beginning her collegiate career at Southeastern Illinois College. At Mississippi State (2008-10), she averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks in 64 career games. She was named All-SEC Defensive Team in 2009 and ’10. — FROM STAFF REPORTS

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

tulsaworld.com/ highschools BOYS NOTEBOOK Threadgill leads Haworth:

Haworth coach Burtchal Griffin considers his team and senior guard Quinton Threadgill, who averages 26.8 points, to be among the state’s best-kept secrets. Griffin is hopeful that will change during the Class 2A state tournament this week. “It’s time for Quinton and the Haworth Lions to shine,” Griffin said on Monday. “The state tournament is a big platform for us.” The fifth-ranked Lions (23-4) will take a 15-game winning streak into their quarterfinal game against Pioneer at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Oklahoma City’s State Fair Arena. “We’ve had several kids get used to new roles and they are really stepping up,” Griffin said. Those players include 6-foot1 senior Rahied Preston and 5-8 senior Victor Fields, who has returned to play after breaking his hand. “Rahied has been a terror on the boards and Victor is a defensive specialist,” Griffin said. Looking at Class 6A: Many University of Tulsa fans will get their first chance to see Golden Hurricane signee D’Andre Wright when Lawton Eisenhower faces top-ranked Union in the quarterfinals at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Skiatook. Wright is a 6-8 power forward ...

Bixby’s quarterfinal foe (3:30 p.m. Thursday), defending champion Edmond Memorial, has another TU signee, guard James Woodard. The game is a rematch of last year’s openingday matchup, won 52-41 by Edmond Memorial. Bixby defeated 2010 and 2011 5A champion Booker T. Washington last Saturday. “We can play with anyone right now if we stay focused,” Bixby guard Jacob Bittle said. “It helps having played Edmond Memorial last year because we know what we’re up against.” ... Bartlesville coach Tim Bart is reminded of his 2005 state runner-up team when he looks at his two big men, Jakob Hartsock and Richard Courtney, who share something in common with the 2005 team’s big men — Jakob’s brother, Noah, who plays for Brigham Young, and former TU player Sam Mitchell. “I find it ironic that all four of those players are Eagle Scouts,” Bart said. Bartlesville faces Edmond Santa Fe at 7 p.m. in the quarterfinals ... Edison, which has won its last three state quarterfinal games, will face Putnam City at 2 p.m. to open the tournament. Porter sparks Cardinals: East Central senior guard Kaleb Porter has scored 60 points in his last two games entering Thursday’s 5A quarterfinal against Ardmore at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Catoosa. Porter is averaging

2A BOYS

State appearance: 18th State tournament record: 20-14 Kody Baker Daniel Collins Jonathyn Bronnaugh Jerry Collins Cameron Nix

Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr.

10.3 9.4 12.7 14.7 4.7

Pos. Players F C G G G

Rahied Preston Eric Gambill Quinton Threadgill Burtchal Griffin Jr. Hyden Grimes

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-1 6-8 5-7 6-0 6-0

Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So.

10.8 4.0 26.8 7.5 12.9

Fast facts: The Lions have won

15 in a row. ... Threadgill has signed with Southeastern State. He averages 7.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Pos. Players F G G G F

Orlando Pina Bryce Kippenberger Trey Leu Josh Meloy Javy Renteria

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-3

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr.

6.4 19.3 8.7 16.5 4.5

Fast facts: Page, in his first

Coach: Garland Parks Record: 21-5 • Ranking: 1 State titles: 5 (2004, ‘02,

1991, ‘67, ‘66)

State runners-up: 4 (2011,

1990, ‘72, ‘65)

State appearance: 22nd

STATE TOURNAMENTS ȕȕ 6AȕBoys

THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕSkiatookȕH.S. No. 7 Edison (22-3) vs. No. 9 Putnam City (21-6), 2 p.m. No. 2 Edmond Memorial (24-1) vs. No. 16 Bixby (19-8), 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Edmond Santa Fe (18-6) vs. No. 3 Bartlesville (23-3), 7 p.m. No. 1 Union (26-0) vs. No. 10 Lawton Ike (21-6), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Edison/Putnam City winner vs. Edmond Memorial/Bixby winner, 1:30 p.m. Union/Lawton Ike winner vs. Edmond Santa Fe/Bartlesville winner, 9 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Championship, 7:45 p.m.

ȕȕ 6AȕGirls

THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter No. 1 Edmond Santa Fe (25-0) vs. No. 10 Union (16-11), 2 p.m. No. 8 Muskogee (20-6) vs. No. 2 Midwest City (26-1), 3:30 p.m.

9 p.m. Friday

State tournament record: 27-16 Pos. Players F F G G G

Caleb Crayton Tyus Johnson C.J. Jones Shownzkle Pina Gabe Houston

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-8

Sr. So. Sr. So. Sr.

17.4 6.8 8.3 9.1 7.5

starters have played together since first grade. ... The Mustangs reached state for the first time since 2005-07.

ages 8.4 rebounds. ... Rodney Overton, a 6-1 junior, averages 7.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 16 games.

Oktaha Tigers Coach: Jim Glover Record: 24-6 • Ranking: 6 State titles: None State runner-up: None State appearance: Eighth State tournament record: 5-7 F F G G G

Ross Ogden Caleb Shoemake Blake Pittman Daniel Hayes Dustin Leach

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-3 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-2

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So.

7.0 7.0 11.0 10.0 15.0

Pioneer Mustangs Coach: Brandon Gallagher Record: 26-2 • Ranking: 4 State titles: None State runner-up: None State appearance: 4th State tournament record: 0-3 F F G G G

Ht. Cl. PPG

Derek Gabriel 6-3 Claye Hammock 6-2 Brandon McNaughton 6-0 Garrett Sharp 5-11 Holden Hedges 6-0

‘86, ‘82)

7 p.m. Thursday No. 4 Amber-Pocasset (29-1)

1943, ‘38)

State appearances: 34th State tournament record: 31-28

Pos. Players F G C G G

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

16.0 10.0 11.0 5.0 3.0

No. 5 Sapulpa (19-7) vs. No. 11 Mustang (17-10), 7 p.m. No. 4 Edmond Memorial (20-5) vs. No. 3 Jenks (20-7), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Muskogee/Midwest City winner vs. Edmond Santa Fe/Union winner, noon Sapulpa/Mustang winner vs. Edmond Memorial/Jenks winner, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Championship, 1:45 p.m. THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕCatoosaȕH.S. No. 2 Del City (20-6) vs. No. 12 Guthrie (16-10), 2 p.m. No. 9 East Central (15-10) vs. No. 6 Ardmore (15-12), 3:30 p.m. No. 1 Carl Albert (22-4) vs. No. 7 El Reno (20-7), 7 p.m. No. 3 OKC McGuinness (21-5) vs. No. 4 Central (19-7), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter East Central/Ardmore winner vs. Del City/Guthrie winner, 9 a.m. Carl Albert/El Reno winner vs. OKC McGuinness/Central winner, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL

Ht. Cl. PPG

Philip Olvera Chance Leblanc Eric Love Jesse Bear Brian Mayfield

6-2 6-0 6-10 5-9 6-1

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

20.2 18.1 8.2 7.5 7.4

Fast facts: Leblanc averages

7.2 assists. ... Love is the leading rebounder at 10.1 per game and also averages 7.3 blocked shots.

C F F G G

3:30 p.m. Thursday No. 13 Colcord (18-6)

2 p.m. Thursday No. 5 Tonkawa (27-1)

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Travis Hartfield E.J. Tillinger Nick Fowler Javis Flynn Jaylen Flynn

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-11 5-11

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

9.2 10.3 3.2 20.6 5.7

Fast facts: The Eagles’ senior class has a career record of 96-13 with nine of the losses as freshmen. ... This is the third straight state tournament for the Eagles. — BARRY LEWIS, World Sports Writer

See Barry Lewis’ blog for information on the 2012 inductees by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. tulsaworld.com/highschools AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Championship, noon

ȕȕ 5AȕGirls

THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕSapulpaȕH.S. No. 4 Carl Albert (21-5) vs. No. 6 OKC McGuinness (21-6), 2 p.m. No. 1 Shawnee (25-0) vs. No. 15 Claremore (13-13), 3:30 p.m. No. 5 Del City (18-8) vs. No. 12 McAlester (19-7), 7 p.m. No. 2 East Central (24-3) vs. No. 10 Altus (17-9), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Carl Albert/OKC McGuinness winner vs.

6-3 5-8 5-8 5-6 5-4

Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So.

13.3 10.3 8.2 3.2 4.6

8:30 p.m. Thursday No. 3 Oktaha (29-0)

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Coach: Mike Barton Record: 26-2 • Ranking: 6 State titles: 2 (1974, 1967) State runner-up: 1 (1996) State appearance: 11th State tournament record: 10-8 Pos. Players G G G F F

KayDee Stafford Emily Martens Haley Baker Olivia Mason Kori Fast

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-7 5-6 5-9 6-0 5-11

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

6.1 4.1 6.3 7.3 10.5

Fast facts: Returned every

OKC Northeast Vikings Coach: Londaryl Perry Record: 24-2 • Ranking: 2 State titles: 1 (1979) State runner-up: 1 (1981) State appearance: Eighth State tournament record: 8-6 Shawnee/Claremore winner, 10:30 a.m. East Central/Altus winner vs. Del City/ McAlester winner, 6 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕORU’sȕMabeeȕCenter Championship, 6 p.m. THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕCarlȕAlbertȕH.S. NR McLain (15-14) vs. No. 2 Roland (261), 2 p.m. No. 9 Cascia Hall (21-7) vs. No. 5 Vinita (23-4), 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Anadarko (25-1) vs. No. 7 OKC Marshall (18-9), 7 p.m. No. 1 OKC Douglass (21-3) vs. No. 12 Piedmont (16-12), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕCarlȕAlbertȕH.S. Anadarko/OKC Marshall winner vs. McLain/Roland winner, 6 p.m. OKC Douglass/Piedmont winner vs. Cascia Hall/Vinita winner, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Championship, 5:45 p.m.

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THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕChoctawȕH.S.

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-5 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-6

Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr.

13.6 12.2 3.7 2.0 13.0

Fast facts: Narrowly lost in

the first round of last year’s 3A tournament. ... This is Perry’s first season as head coach.

Oktaha Tigers Coach: Chester Pittman Record: 29-0 • Ranking: 3 State titles: 2 (2005, 1999) State runner-up: None State appearance: 19th State tournament record: 16-8 G G G F F

Pete Douglas Hali Logan Whitney Brown Jaylie Roper Lanessa Grayson

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-8

Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr.

8.0 12.0 11.5 11.5 10.5

Fast facts: One of only three undefeated girls teams left in the state. ... Last season ended a nine-year run of making state. … This is 22nd season the Tigers have had 20 or more wins, all under Pittman.

Snyder Cyclones Coach: Jeremy Tharp Record: 22-3 • Ranking: 1 State titles: 1 (2011) State runner-up: None State appearance: Sixth State tournament record: 6-4

player from last year’s state semifinal squad. ... Mason has been slowed after coming back from a compound leg fracture.

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T’ona Edwards Lanesia Williams Danielle Gaddis Maximina Gonzalez Shayla Williams

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Fairview Yellowjackets

7:30 p.m. Friday State Fair Arena, OKC

No. 6 Fairview (26-2)

Pos. Players

Ht. Cl. PPG

2 p.m. Saturday State Fair Arena, OKC

No. 7 Thomas (22-1)

Fast facts: One of three Super Seven Conference members to make state. ... Upset three teams in the last month.

Watonga Eagles Coach: Ty Hussey Record: 25-2 • Ranking: 3 State titles: 1 (1993) State runner-up: None State appearances: Ninth State tournament record: 7-7

Kindle Spry Shelley Swicegood Jordan Pike Payton Denny Emalee Copeland

6 p.m. Friday State Fair Arena, OKC

No. 1 Snyder (22-3)

13.1 10.2 8.7 7.4 6.1

Coach: Mark Sherrell Record: 18-6 • Ranking: 13 State titles: None State runner-up: None State appearance: Fifth State tournament record: 1-4 Pos. Players

State runners-up: 3 (2011,

Fast facts: The five senior

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Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So.

Colcord Hornets

Coach: Dirk Walden Record: 25-4 • Ranking: 2 State titles: 5 (2009, 1991, ‘89,

Fast facts: Other key players are 6-5 junior Devon Fry, 6-2 senior Weston Hill, and 5-11 senior Caleb Sexton.

Pos. Players

No. 2 OKC Northeast (24-2)

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-2 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8

— KELLY HINES, World Sports Writer

First-round games at Oklahoma City University

No. 3 Oktaha in area tournament. ... First trip to tournament since 2007-08 seasons. … Only title came in 6-on-6 play.

Preston Pirates

Fast facts: Crayton aver-

Pos. Players

Jordan Garner Michelle Olsen Jamie Olsen Eden Douglas Faith Mays

tournament isn’t still exciting,” coach Jerry Walker said. “It’s very exciting for us to be there.” After Nana Wallace graduated, Fort Gibson was left without a strong inside presence. The team has made up for that with quick guard play and sharp shooting. Jodi Glover and Julia Hill are among the players who rotate as top scorers. “The best part about our girls is they share the basketball,” Walker said. “Whoever’s open gets it. If you’ve got a better shot, than you get it.” Buffaloes back in 5A: After winning the 5A title in 2010 but failing to make state last year, getting there is extra special for McAlester’s veteran players. Guards LaShanda Green, Kaleisha Johnson and Justyce Edwards were on the championship squad and are among the leaders for the 13th-ranked Buffaloes (19-7), who play No. 5 Del City at 7 p.m. Thursday at Sapulpa. “Starting off, we were a bunch of individuals,” coach April Burns said. “By the end, we’re really playing as a team. It means a lot to them.”

Class 2A Girls State Tournament

Fast facts: Only loss was to

No. 5 Haworth (23-4)

year as head coach, has been a part of five state titles — two as a player at Yale and three as an assistant at Pawnee.

OKC Northeast Vikings

G G G F F

8:30 p.m. Thursday

Hennessey Eagles Coach: Brady Page Record: 22-4 • Ranking: 8 State titles: None State runners-up: 2 (1974, ‘72) State appearance: Fifth State tournament record: 4-4

9:15 p.m. Saturday

No. 4 Pioneer (26-2)

Haworth Lions Coach: Burtchal Griffin Record: 23-4 • Ranking: 5 State titles: None State runner-up: 1 (1985) State appearance: 10th State tournament record: 5-11

Pos. Players

7 p.m. Thursday No. 3 Watonga (25-2)

on a 12-game winning streak. ... Nix averages 5.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

they bring.” Barnwell and Cowan, 2012 McDonald’s All-American nominees, combine to average 25 points per game for the Comets, who are in their fifth straight state tournament and won the 2010 championship. “You’ve just got to go in and take one game at a time, and hopefully you’re playing the best you’ve played all year,” Odle said. “We feel like we’re playing pretty good right now.” Kansas’ only losses were in the Tournament of Champions to 4A No. 1 Fort Gibson and 6A No. 3 Jenks. They faced 15 top20 teams this season. “It’s been a tough schedule and I think it’s prepared us for any type of team we’d play,” Odle said. Tigers looking for repeat: No. 1 Fort Gibson will begin its defense of the 4A championship when it faces ninth-ranked Piedmont at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Choctaw. The Tigers (26-1) are in the field for the eighth straight year and have advanced to the finals four of the last six seasons. “We haven’t got to the point where getting to the state

State appearance: Ninth State tournament record: 12-7

No. 8 Hennessey (22-4)

Fast facts: The Wildcats are

A 5-foot-7 senior, she recorded 41 points, 15 rebounds, nine steals and went 21-of-26 from the freethrow line in three area tournament victories to help the 13th-ranked Bulldogs qualify for the 4A state tournament. She is averaging 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 3.3 assists per game.

1986, 1984)

3:30 p.m. Thursday No. 10 Carnegie (25-2)

Ht. Cl. PPG 6-3 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-2

Jay • Guard

Coach: Sam Belcher Record: 29-1 • Ranking: 4 State titles: 1 (1985) State runners-up: 3 (1987,

9 a.m. Friday

No. 2 Preston (25-4)

Megan Ritter

Zebras clamp down on defense:

Class 5A No. 15 Claremore has relied on its tough defense to advance to its first state tournament since 2009. In the playoffs, the Zebras have held Guthrie to 13 points, No. 4 Carl Albert to 26, No. 7 Skiatook to 23 and No. 11 Bishop Kelley to 30. “It’s defense that is doing it,” coach Mark Campbell said. “And when we get a lead, we spread the floor, make them guard us. I think we’re pretty good one-on-one.” Guard Miranda Taylor and center Megan Martin are the leading scorers for Claremore (14-12), which will have a difficult assignment against top-ranked and undefeated Shawnee at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Sapulpa. “I told the girls playing Shawnee is like playing the (Oklahoma City) Thunder,” Campbell said. “They’re really good, but we’re going to show up. We’re going to go play, because anything can happen.” Duo propels Comets: This week, standout guards Kelsey Barnwell and Courtney Cowan will play their final games for 3A No. 1 Kansas. “They’ve for sure kept us on high levels like we’ve been on for the last few years,” coach Steve Odle said. “They probably even raised the bar a bit with their play and how good of girls they are and with everything

2 p.m. Thursday No. 6 Oktaha (24-6)

GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Amber-Pocasset Panthers

No. 1 OKC Northeast (21-5)

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2A GIRLS

All games at State Fair Arena, Oklahoma City

Coach: Kirk Graham Record: 25-2 • Ranking: 10 State titles: 3 (1996, ‘92, ‘88) State runners-up: 4 (2001,

Pos. Players

22 points per game. “He’s really come on the last few weeks,” Cardinals coach Beau Wallace said. “He’s been really focused. He’s come in during the playoffs and watched film for the first time so he can get better. He’s turned it up to another level.” Wallace believes the Cardinals are peaking at the right time. “It always takes us a while to get going because we have kids coming from football,” Wallace said. “We’re a lot better now than we were earlier in the season and it also helps that we play one of 5A’s toughest schedules.” TV schedule: All four Class 6A and 5A state championship games from the Mabee Center on Saturday will be televised on the Cox Channel (3 and 703). All six of the 4A through 2A state title games from Oklahoma City’s State Fair Arena on Saturday will be shown on Fox Sports Oklahoma Plus (Cox 68). Mike Wolfe and J.V. Haney will be the announcers at the Mabee Center while Steve Marshall and Rod Thompson will call the games from Oklahoma City. Fox Sports Oklahoma would normally have carried the 4A2A games, but will not this year due to programming conflicts with the Oklahoma City Thunder plus the Big 12 and Pac-12 women’s college basketball tournaments. — BARRY LEWIS, World Sports Writer

Class 2A Boys State Tournament

Carnegie Wildcats

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Pos. Players G F F G G

Marley Anderson Jordynn Van Pelt Maddie Geiger Shyla Holman Shelby White

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-6 5-8 5-9 5-5 5-2

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

17.7 16.0 9.0 10.0 3.5

NR OKC Douglass (13-11) vs. No. 2 Anadarko (26-1), 2 p.m. No. 1 Fort Gibson (26-1) vs. No. 9 Piedmont (21-7), 3:30 p.m. No. 7 Perkins-Tryon (22-5) vs. No. 16 OKC St. Mary (20-6), 7 p.m. No. 3 Vinita (24-3) vs. No. 13 Jay (19-9), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Fort Gibson/Piedmont winner vs. PerkinsTryon/OKC St. Mary winner, 10:30 a.m. Vinita/Jay winner vs. OKC Douglass/ Anadarko winner, 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Championship, 12:15 p.m.

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THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕSNU,ȕBethany No. 3 Victory Christian (25-4) vs. NR Kingfisher (15-10), 2 p.m. No. 1 Washington, Okla. (22-3) vs. No. 6 Sperry (24-3), 3:30 p.m. NR Keys (16-10) vs. No. 2 OKC Centennial (20-8), 7 p.m. No. 10 OKC Millwood (11-17) vs. No. 17 Haskell (18-8), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Keys/OKC Centennial winner vs. OKC

Fast facts: In addition to injuries to four starters, their coach was out two months after back surgery.

Thomas Terriers Coach: Jay Wood Record: 22-1 • Ranking: 7 State titles: 6 (1998, 1989,

1983, 1980-81, 1927) State runners-up: 5 (1996, 1987-88, 1979, 1967) State appearance: 18th State tournament record: 32-12 Pos. Players Ht. Cl. PPG G F F G G

Casi Cornell Tatum Carter Kaila Royalty Keela Hamar Jamie Gibson

5-7 Sr. 5-10 Sr. 5-10 Sr. 5-6 Jr. 5-6 So.

16.2 5.3 10.1 8.2 10.8

Fast facts: Hamar also averages 6.1 assists per game. ... Only loss was to No. 6 Fairview last month.

Tonkawa Buccaneers Coach: Mark Huster Record: 27-1 • Ranking: 5 State titles: None State runner-up: None State appearance: First State tournament record: 0-0 Pos. Players G G F F C

McKenzie Cranford Chandler Tarrant Kylee Bess Deborah Means Taylor McAreavey

Ht. Cl. PPG 5-3 Sr. 5-3 Jr. 5-7 Jr. 5-9 Sr. 5-10 Jr.

5.0 6.0 4.0 7.0 12.0

Fast facts: Only defeat was to No. 13 Colcord in area tournament. ... Earned berth on a McAreavey buzzer-beater in a 37-35 overtime victory against Dale on Saturday. — KELLY HINES, World Sports Writer Millwood/Haskell winner, noon Washington/Sperry winner vs. Victory Christian/Kingfisher winner, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Championship, 10:30 a.m.

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THURSDAY’SȕQUARTERFINALS AtȕYukonȕH.S. No. 6 Verdigris (23-5) vs. No. 2 Prague (25-1), 2 p.m. No. 4 OKC Millwood (21-6) vs. No. 8 Adair (20-7), 3:30 p.m. No. 3 Sulphur (25-1) vs. No. 5 Salina (216), 7 p.m. No. 1 Kansas (23-2) vs. No. 10 Chandler (21-7), 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY’SȕSEMIFINALS AtȕYukonȕH.S. Sulphur/Salina winner vs. Verdigris/ Prague winner, 6 p.m. Kansas/Chandler winner vs. OKC Millwood/Adair winner, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY’SȕFINAL AtȕStateȕFairȕArena,ȕOKC Championship, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

St. Mary’s beats Gonzaga for West Coast title ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points to lead Saint Mary’s to a 78-74 victory against No. 24 Gonzaga on Monday night in Las Vegas to claim its second West Coast Conference tournament title and automatic NCAA bid in three years. It was the first time the Gaels (27-5) have won the regular-season title outright and claimed the tourney

championship the same year. Elias Harris led Gonzaga (25-6) with 22 points, including a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left in regulation to force the extra period. Dellavedova had a chance to win it at the buzzer in regulation but his runner bounced off the rim. He made sure to seal it at the free-throw line in OT. Rob Jones added 18 points

and nine rebounds for the Gaels. Davidson 93, Western Carolina 91, 2 OT: In Asheville, N.C., Clint Mann’s dunk with 1:04 left in double-overtime put Davidson ahead to stay and the Wildcats went on to win the Southern Conference championship. Western Carolina’s Keaton Cole, who helped spark a furious rally at the end of regulation, missed a 3-pointer from 20 feet with three

seconds left that would have given the Catamounts a huge upset and their first tournament berth since 1996. JP Kuhlman and De’Mon Brooks, the tournament’s most outstanding player, each scored 19 points to lead the top-seeded Wildcats (26-7). VCU 59, Drexel 56: In Richmond, Va., Darius Theus had a career-high 16 points and five steals and Troy Daniels made four huge free throws in the final 19 seconds, allowing

Robinson named Big 12’s best BY STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press

Thomas Robinson had to wait for his turn behind some other big men at Kansas. There was Cole Aldrich and then the Morris twins, Marcus and Markieff. All were NBA lottery picks over the last two years. Now like Marcus Morris last season, Robinson has become The Associated Press Big 12 men’s basketball Player of the Year. Robinson, a 6-foot-10 junior forward averaging 18 points and a league-high 11.9 rebounds a game, was the unanimous pick in the AP awards announced Monday. “It shows how hard he’s worked, and how hungry he is,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said. “He’s had three

BIG 12 TOURNAMENT ȕȕ Men’sȕschedule

SpiritȕCenter,ȕKansasȕCity,ȕMo. Wednesday Gameȕ1: No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Texas A&M, 6 p.m. (KTUL-8) Gameȕ2: No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Texas Tech, 8:30 p.m. (KTUL-8) Thursday Gameȕ 3: No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 5 Kansas

AP ALL-BIG 12

the most of it.” The only Big 12 player averaging a double-double, ȕȕ Firstȕteam Robinson got all 18 AP votes Playerȕ Classȕ ȕHt.ȕ Wt.ȕ Hometown from a panel of sports writers J’Covan Brown, Texas Jr. 6-1 197 Port Arthur, Texas and sportscasters who cover Marcus Denmon, Missouri Sr. 6-3 185 Kansas City, Mo. Thomas Robinson, Kansas Jr. 6-10 237 Washington, D.C. the league on a regular baTyshawn Taylor, Kansas Sr. 6-3 185 Hoboken, N.J. sis. The coaches also picked Royce White, Iowa St. So. 6-8 270 Minneapolis, Minn. Robinson as the league’s top ȕȕ Secondȕteam player. Playerȕ Classȕ ȕHt.ȕ Wt.ȕ Hometown Robinson is joined on the Pierre Jackson, Baylor Jr. 5-10 180 Las Vegas AP All-Big 12 first team by Perry Jones III, Baylor So. 6-11 235 Duncanville, Texas teammate Tyshawn Taylor Rodney McGruder, Kansas St. Jr. 6-4 205 Washington, D.C. after the Jayhawks won their KeitonȕPage,ȕOklahomaȕSt.ȕ Sr.ȕ 5-9ȕ 165ȕ Pawnee Phil Pressey, Missouri So. 5-10 175 Dallas eighth consecutive Big 12 Ricardo Ratliffe, Missouri Sr. 6-8 240 Hampton, Va. regular-season title. Note: Because of a tie for the fifth spot on the second team, there are six players. Oklahoma State guard/ HONORABLEȕMENTION: Quincy Acy, Baylor; Scott Christopherson, Iowa St.; Michael forward Le’Bryan Nash, who Dixon, Missouri; Kim English, Missouri; StevenȕPledger,ȕOklahoma; Jeff Withey, Kansas. missed the last three games COACHȕOFȕTHEȕYEAR: Frank Haith, Missouri of the regular season because PLAYERȕOFȕTHEȕYEAR: Thomas Robinson, Kansas NEWCOMERȕOFȕTHEȕYEAR: Royce White, Iowa St. of a broken left hand, was FRESHMANȕOFȕTHEȕYEAR: Le’BryanȕNash,ȕOklahomaȕSt. named the Big 12’s Freshman of the Year. The 6-7 Nash, who averlottery picks play in front of years. But when his number aged 13.3 points and 5 rehim, averaged eight and 15 was called and opportunity bounds, got 11 of the 18 votes minutes a game the last two knocked, he certainly made as the top freshman. State, 11:30 a.m. (ESPN2-26) Gameȕ 4: No. 1 Kansas vs. OU/TAMU winner 2 p.m. (ESPN2-26) Gameȕ 5: No. 2 Missouri vs. OSU/TTU winner, 6 p.m. (KTUL-8 or KTULR-131) Gameȕ6: No. 3 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Texas, 8:30 p.m. (KTULR-131) Fridayȕ(TVȕTBA) Semifinal: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 6:30 p.m. Semifinal: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 9 p.m.

Saturday Final: Semifinal winners, 5 p.m. (ESPN-25)

ȕȕ Women’sȕschedule

MunicipalȕAuditorium,ȕKansasȕCity,ȕMo. Wednesday Gameȕ1: No. 8 Texas vs. No. 9 Texas Tech, 5 p.m. Gameȕ2: No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Missouri, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Gameȕ3: No. 4 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Kansas State, 11 a.m.

Gameȕ 4: No. 1 Baylor vs. Texas/Texas Tech winner 1:30 p.m. Gameȕ5: No. 2 Oklahoma vs. OSU/Missouri winner, 5 p.m. Gameȕ6: No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 6 Kansas, 7:30 p.m. Friday Semifinal: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, noon Semifinal: Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 2:30 p.m. Saturday Final: Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.

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scoring against Aggies forward Ray Turner with 13:49 remaining. OU led 47-35 at the time. Osby’s next shot was a baseline jumper over Turner with 7:49 left. He didn’t shoot again until missing with 2:29 to play. By then, OU’s lead was down to 61-58. It was no coincidence. At A&M Jan. 21, Osby scored with 6:48 remaining to put OU ahead 60-56. It marked his final field goal. The Sooners wound up losing 81-75 in overtime. Again, no accident. So OU needs to involve Osby from start to finish Wednesday night. It also needs to defend, something that didn’t consistently happen in the regular-season split with the Aggies. A&M is limited offensively. Kennedy admitted as much after Saturday’s loss. Yet it still found a way to shoot almost 50 percent in its second-half rally in Norman. The Aggies scored on nine of their 10 possessions in overtime Jan. 21. The Sooners can’t afford

Chris Fouch’s 3-pointer with 12.7 seconds to play. Loyola-Maryland 48, Fairfield 44: In Springfield, Mass, Erik Etherly had 10 points and seven rebounds to lead Loyola-Maryland back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994 with its win over Fairfield in the MAAC championship game. Loyola held Fairfield without a point for almost 8 minutes and then held on for its fifth win in six games.

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stretch,” Molinari said. Morrison moved into fifth place in ORU career scoring with Saturday’s performance, passing Mark Acres’ 2,038 points in 1981-85. With Monday’s 23 points, Morrison boosted his career total to 2,067. Postseason hopes: ORU head coach Scott Sutton had this to say on the Eagles’ chances of gaining an NCAA at-large bid. “That’s going to be up to the committee. This team’s won 27 games, 20 of the last 22 games. Do I think we’re an NCAA Tournament team? Yes. But we’ll just have to wait until Sunday. This one hurt tonight. I really thought if we had won tonight and gotten to (Tuesday’s) final, that there’d be a lot of people pushing for us.” Okie influence: Edmond Memorial’s Obi Emegano scored eight points for the Leathernecks. He had a poor shooting night overall (2-for-9), but went 4-for-4 from the line, hitting two clutch foul shots with 1:22 left. He had a game-high 19 in Sunday’s 58-53 first-round win over North Dakota State. “In my opinion, he’s one of the best freshmen in college basketball,” WIU senior guard Ceola Clark said. “He’s a veteran, even though he is a freshman, and it showed through the season. He’s been a leader for our team, as far as stepping up and making foul shots in the clutch. He’s playing very well, and I hope he can keep building on it and just go from here.” — MIKE BROWN, World Sports Writer

History lesson: ORU was playing in the semifinals for the 12th time in its 15 Summit League seasons, failing to make the championship game for the seventh time overall and sixth time in the past eight years. In its final Summit League season, ORU is the first No. 1 seed not to reach the tourney championship game since 1993. Western Illinois was making its first semifinal appearance since 1999 and reached the championship game for the first time since 1997. The Leathernecks’ only tournament title came in 1984. Dominant DoMo: ORU’s Dominique Morrison gave the crowd more of a flavor of why he was the Summit League’s Player of the Year than he did in scoring 10 points in Saturday’s first-round win over IPFW. He hit a succession of contested jump shots and driving layups, going 9-for-12 from the field. He scored 15 first-half points, helping the Eagles erase an early 12-5 deficit. WIU head coach Jim Molinari had his players start doubleteaming Morrison, and held him to one shot over the final 7:55. “Morrison is a tough matchup because he is agile and tall. He jumps over us and goes around us. We started to double him, running at him, doubling ball screens, and trying to make someone else beat us. So, that is one of the adjustments that made the difference down the

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on who was awarded a oneseason scholarship — to Kansas City for what seems to be Mission Impossible: Stay fresh enough — and play well enough — to win four games in four days. “We’ve got to put everything we have got into the first game and figure out how to get by that if we can,” coach Travis Ford said in regard to an 8:30 p.m. Wednesday tournament opener against 10th-seeded Texas Tech. “That’s all we’re concerned about.” Ford is taking steps to get his players much-needed pre-tournament rest. Keiton Page has played 114 of a possible 120 minutes during Nash’s three-game absence. In that same span, Brian Williams played 113 minutes, Markel Brown played 111 and Michael Cobbins played 101. Ford said his team can’t “go hard” in practices because of the fatigue factor and because he doesn’t want to risk another injury. “If something crazy hap-

VCU to hang on and beat topseeded Drexel in the championship of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament. VCU (28-6) was the biggest story of last year’s NCAA tournament, when coach Shaka Smart’s team reached the Final Four after being one of the last teams picked for the field. The Dragons (27-6), who had won a school-record 19 in a row and not lost since Jan. 2, got to within a point on

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Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford has taken steps to get his shorthanded team much-needed rest heading into the Big 12 Tournament. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World

pened, we can’t afford that,” he said. Ford suggested all hands on deck will play more than usual, including backup point guard Cezar Guerrero, reserve post player Marek Soucek and Sager. “Right now is the worst time in the season to feel sorry for yourself,” Page said similar lapses Wednesday night. Not against a team that’s practically a mirror image. “It’s going to come down to the tougher team, and who competes harder on a neutral floor,” Kennedy said. “Both teams have proven we’re pretty much the same in a lot of areas. We have the same deficiencies and some of the same strengths.” Both teams have shooters who can get it going in Steven Pledger and Elston Turner. Both teams have athletic wings in Cameron Clark and Khris Middleton. Both teams have point guards who can distribute but struggle to shoot in Sam Grooms and Dash Harris. What separates the two — or what should separate the two — is Osby. “Coach has given me confidence, telling me to be more aggressive, be low and strong,” he said Saturday. “My teammates are doing a good job of encouraging me to be aggressive, go score and stuff like that. When you’ve got support like that, it just takes over where you can play at a different type of level.” Guerin Emig 918-581-8355 guerin.emig@tulsaworld.com

when asked about the Cowboys being shorthanded. “We’ve got the Big 12 Tournament coming up and anything can happen once you get to the Big 12 Tournament. I am comfortable with whoever we throw out there on the floor and go to battle with.” Jurick is expected to undergo surgery this week and

could be back on the court in six months, according to Ford. Brown aggravated a wrist injury and sustained an ankle injury in OSU’s most recent game, but Ford said the sophomore guard is fine. Jimmie Tramel 918-581-8389 jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com

OU’s Romero Osby will be a big factor in the Sooners’ Big 12 Tournament game Wednesday night against Texas A&M. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World

ment. The Eagles fell 11 spots in the Ratings Percentage Index, from 38 to 49. ORU is guaranteed a berth in the National Invitation Tournament, but bracketology experts have long held that the Eagles’ overall body of work doesn’t warrant an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament. The 68-team field will be announced Sunday. Meanwhile, WIU (18-13) advanced to its first conference final since 1997. The Leathernecks will face second-seeded South Dakota State, which eliminated Southern Utah 63-47 in Monday’s second semifinal. “It’s heartbreaking. We all just wanted to go to the tournament so bad,” forward Dominique Morrison said. Morrison scored six of his game-high 23 points in a 20-5 spurt that turned a 36-29 deficit into a 49-41 lead with 7:55 left. But WIU started doubleteaming Morrison and he managed only one more shot attempt in the game, a miss. He also missed two foul shots with ORU leading 51-48 after the Leathernecks rallied, a real bummer for a guy shooting 82.9 percent from the line. ORU shot 74.7 percent for the season from the line, but missed three of five down the stretch. Craion missed the front end of a 1-and-1 with 2:27 left and WIU cut the lead to 53-52 on Obi Emegano’s two foul shots with 1:22 left. ORU’s Rod Pearson missed a runner from the lane with 1:02 left and WIU ran the clock down to 41 seconds and called timeout to set up for Parks’ go-ahead shot. The 6-foot-7 Parks took a pass from the wing and hit a turnaround jumper over the shorter Craion. “I backed him down — that’s my signature move,” Parks said. “I thought he hit my elbow, but (the shot) still went in.” ORU’s best chance to pull it out came on the next possession. Morrison got the ball in the corner and fed Craion in the lane, but Craion ran into Parks and lost the ball. Parks dived on it and was tied up, but the possession arrow went to the Leathernecks. Ceola Clark missed the

Western Illinois 54, ORU 53 WESTERN ILLINOIS (18-13) Reb Min FG 3pt FT O-T F Pt.

Emegano, f 33 2-9 Houpt, f 35 3-5 Parks, f 35 6-8 Tyler, g 38 2-6 Clark, g 40 4-9 Packer 2 0-1 Rbrts-Brntt 7 1-1 Gebru 8 2-2 McAvoy 2 0-0 TEAM Totals 20-41

0-0 4-4 3-5 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-3 1-2 3-5 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0

0-1 1-2 1-8 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-2 0-1 6-13 8-10 4-20

3 8 2 9 3 14 2 5 1 11 0 0 1 2 1 5 0 0

13 54

Assists: Emegano 2, Parks 1, Tyler 4, Clark 3. Blocks: Parks 4. Turnovers: Emegano 1, Houpt 1, Parks 2, Tyler 2, Clark 1, RobertsBurnett 3, Gebru 1, McAvoy 1. Steals: Emegano 1, Parks 2, Tyler 1, Roberts-Burnett 1. ORAL ROBERTS (27-6) Min FG 3pt

Bell-Holter, f 23 2-5 Morrison, f 37 9-12 Craion, f 36 1-6 Pearson, g 38 3-9 Niles, g 38 5-13 Lliteras 2 0-0 Roundtree 21 0-3 Manghum 5 0-0 Team Totals 20-48

Reb FT O-T F Pt.

1-2 0-0 0-2 5-8 0-0 1-3 0-3 1-1 1-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-4 0-0 0-0

3-3 0-2 4-11 0-4 2-5 0-0 4-5 0-0 1-3 2-13 11-16 14-33

1 5 3 23 3 3 4 7 1 11 0 0 3 4 0 0

15 53

Assists: Morrison 2, Craion 3, Pearson 1. Blocks: Morrison 1, Craion 1. Turnovers: Bell-Holter 3, Morrison 1, Craion 3, Pearson 4, Niles 1, Lliteras 1, Roundtree 1. Steals: Morrison 1, Craion 3, Pearson 1, Niles 1, Lliteras 1, Roundtree 2. Western Illinois 27 27 — 54 Oral Roberts 26 27 — 53 A: N/A. Technicals: Western Illinois — Emegano.

SUMMIT LEAGUE ȕ Men’s tournament

March 3-6, Sioux Falls, S.D. Saturday (1) ORU 71, (8) IPFW 67 (2) South Dakota State 77, (7) IUPUI 56 Sunday (4) Western Illinois 58, North Dakota State 53 (6) Southern Utah 84, (3) Oakland 82 Monday Western Illinois 54, ORU 53 South Dakota State 63, Southern Utah 47 Tuesday Western Illinois vs, South Dakota State, 8 p.m., ESPN2-26

SUMMIT LEAGUE ȕ Women’s tournament

March 3-6, at Sioux Falls, S.D. Saturday (1) S.D. State 80, (8) IPFW 59 (7) Western Illinois 83, (2) ORU 71 Sunday (5) IUPUI 80, (4) N.D. State 64 (3) UMKC 72, (6) Oakland 59 Monday S. Dakota State 79, IUPUI 54 UMKC 71, Western Illinois 56 Tuesday S.D. State vs. UMKC, 3 p.m., ESPNU-253

front end of a 1-and-1 with seven seconds left and the Eagles tried to hustle the ball up the court, but Pearson’s pass was deflected to Craion under the basket, and Craion couldn’t get up a shot before time expired. Mike Brown 918-581-8390 mike.brown@tulsaworld.com

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Clarkson named to first team 2 OU women named All-Big 12 ••He•is•the•only•TU• player•named•to•an• all-C-USA•team. BY ERIC BAILEY

World Sports Writer

Tulsa’s• Jordan• Clarkson• was• announced• a• first-team• selection• to• the• All-Conference•USA•Team•on•Monday. It• is• the• fourth• consecutive•year•that•Tulsa•has•had•a• first-team•honoree,•which•is• the• league’s• longest• current• streak.• Four• different• players• were• selected• during• that•stretch•and•Clarkson•is• the•only•sophomore. Clarkson•is•the•first•Tulsa• sophomore• to• be• named• a• first-team• all-conference• player• since• Shea• Seals• in• the•1994-95•season. No•other•Tulsa•player•was• represented• on• the• league’s• three•teams•this•season. Joining• Clarkson• on• the• first• team• is• Memphis’• Will• Barton,• UAB’s• Cameron• Moore,•UCF’s•Keith•Clanton• and•Tulane’s•Ricky•Tarrant. Clarkson,• a• 6-4• guard,• has•scored•in•double•figures• in• 27• consecutive• games,• which• is• the• longest• active• streak• in• the• conference.• He’s• averaging• 16.6• points•

ȕȕ Men’sȕTournament

ALL-C-USA TEAMS

AtȕMemphis,ȕTenn. AllȕgamesȕatȕFedExForum Wednesday’sȕopening-roundȕgames No. 7 Rice vs. No. 10 East Carolina, Noon No. 6 Marshall vs. No. 11 SMU, 2:30 p.m. No. 8 UTEP vs. No. 9 Houston, 6:30 p.m. No. 5 UAB vs. No. 12 Tulane, 9 p.m. Thursday’sȕquarterfinalȕgames No. 2 Southern Miss vs. East Carolina-Rice winner, Noon No. 3 Tulsa vs. SMU-Marshall winner, 2:30 p.m. No. 1 Memphis vs. Houston-UTEP winner, 6:30 p.m. No. 4 UCF vs. UAB-Tulane winner, 9 p.m. Friday’sȕsemifinalȕgamesȕ (atȕ3ȕp.m.ȕandȕ5:30ȕp.m.) Memphis-Houston-UTEP winner vs. UCFUAB-Tulane winner Southern Miss-East Carolina-Rice winner vs. Tulsa-SMU-Marshall winner Saturday’sȕchampionshipȕgame Semifinal winners, 10:30 a.m.

First team Will Barton, Memphis, G Keith Clanton, UCF, F Jordan Clarkson, Tulsa, G Cameron Moore, UAB, F Ricky Tarrant, Tulane, G

Second team Tarik Black, Memphis, F DeAndre Kane, Marshall, G Arsalan Kazemi, Rice, F Miguel Paul, East Carolina, G Neil Watson, So. Miss, G

Third team Chris Crawford, Memphis, G Jonathan Mills, So. Miss, F Darrius Morrow, E. Carolina, F Robert Nyakundi, SMU, F Damier Pitts, Marshall, G

EricȕBaileyȕ918-581-8391 eric.bailey@tulsaworld.com

AtȕMemphis,ȕTenn. Wednesday’sȕopening-roundȕgamesȕ (atȕElmaȕRoaneȕFieldhouse) No. 6 Tulsa vs. No. 11 East Carolina, 11 a.m. No. 7 Marshall vs. No. 10 SMU, 1:30 p.m. No. 8 UCF vs. No. 9 Southern Miss, 5 p.m. No. 5 Rice vs. No. 12 Houston, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’sȕquarterfinalȕgamesȕ (atȕElmaȕRoaneȕFieldhouse) No. 3 Tulane vs. Tulsa-East Carolina winner, 11 a.m. No. 2 Memphis vs. Marshall-SMU winner, 1:30 p.m. No. 1 UTEP vs. UCF-Southern Miss winner, 5 p.m. No. 4 UAB vs. Rice-Houston winner, 7:30 p.m. Friday’sȕsemifinalȕgamesȕ(atȕFedExForum) Memphis-Marshall-SMU winner vs. TulaneTulsa-East Carolina winner, 10 a.m. UTEP-UCF-Southern Miss winner vs. UABRice-Houston winner, 12:30 p.m. Saturday’sȕchampionshipȕgameȕȕ (atȕFedExForum) Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

FOR THE RECORD BASEBALL

ȕȕ MLB:ȕSpringȕTraining

Miami 4, St. Louis 3 Detroit 4, Toronto 2 Baltimore (ss) 3, Tampa Bay 1 Atlanta 10, Houston 5 Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Yankees 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Kansas City 7, Texas 6 L.A. Angels 9, Oakland (ss) 1 Seattle 13, San Diego 7 Oakland (ss) 8, Chicago Cubs 7 Cincinnati 12, Cleveland 7 Colorado 6, Arizona 5 Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Pittsburgh 10, Baltimore (ss) 3 Boston 10, Minnesota 2 Milwaukee vs. San Francisco

ȕȕ College

Mississippi CC 6, NEO 3 NEO 10, Henry Ford CC 3

ȕȕ Highȕschool

Berryhill 9, Glenpool 0 Broken Arrow 14, Muskogee 4 Cl. Sequoyah 7, Inola 3 Cleveland 8, Bristow 0 Collinsville 4, Skiatook 1 Coweta 11, B.T. Washington 1 Depew 14, Kiefer 4 Enid 9, OKC Broncos 7 Fort Gibson 15-15, McLain 0-0 Henryetta 7, Beggs 2 Holdenville 13, Wetumka 1 Jay 4, Catoosa 0 Jenks 12, Ponca City 2 Ketchum 3, Vinita 1 Miami 17, Locust Grove 1 Owasso 8-5, Bixby 1-2 Salina 6, Metro Christian 4 Sperry 8, Nowata 0 Stilwell 11, Westville 2 Tah. Sequoyah 11, Oktaha 3 Tahlequah 10, Grove 5 Union 10, Sapulpa 5 Verdigris 23, East Central 1 Victory Christian 4-18, Webster 3-0 Weatherford 6, Piedmont 0

SOFTBALL ȕȕ College

Rogers St. 3-12, Okla. Wesleyan 1-3

ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕSlowpitch Bixby 18-14, Locust Grove 6-0

SOCCER ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕBoys

lison 0-6 0-0 0, George 8-17 5-5 21, Hansbrough 1-6 0-0 2, Hill 6-12 3-3 17, Price 1-5 1-4 3, Amundson 2-4 2-4 6, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-79 1522 72. Chicago: Deng 5-13 7-7 20, Boozer 2-9 0-0 4, Noah 3-6 3-6 9, Rose 5-16 0-2 13, Hamilton 0-0 0-0 0, Brewer 6-11 0-0 12, Gibson 4-8 2-4 10, Lucas 5-9 2-2 13, Asik 0-2 3-6 3, Korver 2-3 0-0 6, Butler 0-0 0-0 0, Scalabrine 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 33-78 17-27 92.

Summaries

Utahȕ ȕ ȕ ȕ 28ȕ 28ȕ 29ȕ 24ȕ—ȕ109ȕ Clevelandȕȕ ȕ 26ȕ 15ȕ 31ȕ 28ȕ—ȕ100 Utah: Howard 6-14 2-3 14, Millsap 5-12 3-5 13, Jefferson 9-16 7-8 25, D.Harris 2-4 5-6 9, Bell 1-3 0-0 2, Favors 4-6 0-0 8, Hayward 8-11 5-5 23, Watson 1-2 2-2 5, Miles 0-2 0-0 0, Kanter 1-6 0-0 2, Evans 0-0 0-0 0, Burks 1-1 0-0 2, Tinsley 2-3 0-0 6. Totals 40-80 24-29 109. Cleveland: Gee 5-11 2-4 15, Jamison 8-18 5-6 22, Hollins 1-2 1-4 3, Irving 10-19 1-1 22, Parker 2-5 0-0 5, Gibson 2-3 1-2 6, Sessions 5-12 3-3 14, Thompson 1-6 1-3 3, Samuels 2-3 2-2 6, Casspi 1-2 1-2 4. Totals 37-81 17-27 100.

NUGGETS 119, KINGS 116 Sacra.ȕȕ ȕ 26ȕ 27ȕ 26ȕ 29ȕ 8ȕ—ȕ 116ȕ Denverȕ ȕ 24ȕ 29ȕ 32ȕ 23ȕ 11ȕ—ȕ 119 Sacramento: Evans 12-22 3-6 27, Thompson 5-9 3-3 13, Cousins 2-5 1-2 5, Thomas 2-8 3-4 7, Thornton 10-18 1-2 27, Hayes 0-2 0-0 0, Salmons 5-8 2-2 14, Garcia 4-11 0-0 11, Whiteside 2-6 1-2 5, Fredette 3-8 0-0 7, Outlaw 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 4598 14-21 116. Denver: Brewer 3-8 0-0 8, Faried 7-9 6-7 20, Mozgov 3-4 2-4 8, Lawson 7-16 0-0 16, Afflalo 9-20 10-11 32, Nene 2-5 2-2 6, Harrington 5-14 2-2 14, Gallinari 1-3 1-2 4, Miller 0-3 2-2 2, Andersen 3-6 3-5 9. Totals 40-88 28-35 119.

TIMBERWOLVES 95, CLIPPERS 94

OKC St. Mary 3, Choctaw 0

ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕGirls

Choctaw 3, OKC St. Mary 0 Kelley 6, Bixby 0

BASKETBALL ȕȕ NBA

EASTERNȕCONFERENCE AtlanticȕDivision ȕ Wȕ Lȕ Pctȕ Philadelphia ........... 22 17 .564 Boston ......................19 17 .528 New York .................18 19 .486 New Jersey ..............12 26 .316 Toronto.....................12 26 .316 SoutheastȕDivision Miami ......................28 9 .757 Orlando ................... 25 14 .641 Atlanta .................... 22 15 .595

Washington ............. 8 29 .216 20 Charlotte................... 4 31 .114 23 CentralȕDivision Chicago ................... 32 8 .800 — Indiana .................... 23 13 .639 7 Milwaukee...............15 23 .395 16 Cleveland.................13 23 .361 17 Detroit ......................12 26 .316 19 WESTERNȕCONFERENCE SouthwestȕDivision ȕ Wȕ Lȕ Pctȕ GB San Antonio ........... 25 12 .676 — Memphis ................ 22 15 .595 3 Dallas....................... 22 17 .564 4 Houston ...................21 17 .553 4½ New Orleans............ 9 29 .237 16½ NorthwestȕDivision OklahomaȕCityȕ....30ȕ 8ȕ .789ȕ — Denver..................... 22 17 .564 8½ Minnesota ..............20 19 .513 10½ Portland ...................19 19 .500 11 Utah ..........................18 19 .486 11½ PacificȕDivision L.A. Lakers .............. 23 14 .622 — L.A. Clippers .......... 22 14 .611 ½ Phoenix ....................17 20 .459 6 Golden State ...........15 20 .429 7 Sacramento.............12 26 .316 11½ Monday Utah 109, Cleveland 100 Orlando 92, Toronto 88 Golden State 120, Washington 100 Chicago 92, Indiana 72 OklahomaȕCityȕ95,ȕDallasȕ91 Minnesota 95, L.A. Clippers 94 Milwaukee 97, Philadelphia 93 Denver 119, Sacramento 116, OT Portland 86, New Orleans 74 Tuesday Orlando at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Indiana, 6 p.m. Houston at Boston, 6:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. New Jersey at Miami, 6:30 p.m. New York at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

GB — 1½ 3 9½ 9½ — 4 6

Clippersȕ ȕ ȕ 16ȕ 28ȕ 21ȕ 29ȕ—ȕ 94ȕ Minnesotaȕ ȕ 26ȕ 19ȕ 30ȕ 20ȕ—ȕ 95 L.A.ȕ Clippers: Butler 0-6 0-0 0, Griffin 10-18 6-13 26, Jordan 2-2 0-0 4, Paul 5-14 8-9 18, Foye 2-8 0-0 5, M.Williams 7-14 3-3 19, Simmons 2-7 1-1 7, Martin 3-6 0-0 6, Evans 1-3 0-0 2, Bledsoe 2-6 3-6 7. Totals 34-84 21-32 94. Minnesota: Johnson 1-6 0-0 3, Love 13-25 8-11 39, Milicic 6-7 1-2 13, Rubio 1-7 2-4 4, Ridnour 4-11 3-3 12, Barea 0-7 0-0 0, D.Williams 4-9 4-5 15, Beasley 3-6 2-2 9, Webster 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 32-80 20-27 95.

BULLS 92, PACERS 72 Indianaȕ ȕ ȕ 20ȕ 23ȕ 13ȕ 16ȕ—ȕ 72ȕ Chicagoȕ ȕ ȕ 22ȕ 20ȕ 33ȕ 17ȕ—ȕ 92 Indiana: Granger 4-12 2-2 11, West 4-11 2-2 10, Hibbert 1-6 0-2 2, Col-

HORSE RACING

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ȕȕ WillȕRogersȕDowns MorningȕLine

Tuesday’sȕPost: 12:30 p.m.

Raceȕ1

$6,500, f&m, 4 yo&up, clm 5 ½ Furlongs 1 Sylvan Saint (Wethey) ..................... 12-1 2 Iwanttobelieve (Lejeune) ................ 5-1 3 Dynafite (Matz) ................................ 7-2 4 Indy Cue (Worst) .............................. 12-1 5 Coolmon Kitty (Scantling) .............. 5-2 6 Come Slew Me (Wood) .................. 8-1 7 Sher’s Fan Ta Z (Risenhoover) ....... 10-1 8 Perfect Glory (Landeros) ................ 9-2 9 Cataguska (Cardoso) ....................... 15-1

15-1 20-1 30-1 12-1 25-1 9-2 6-1 5-1 12-1 25-1 7-2 8-1

Raceȕ3

$9,500, 4 yo&up, clm, 1 Mile 1 Captain Bucky (Quinonez) .............

Philadelphiaȕ ȕ 33ȕ 22ȕ 16ȕ 22ȕ—ȕ 93ȕ Milwaukeeȕ ȕ 28ȕ 23ȕ 23ȕ 23ȕ—ȕ 97 Philadelphia: Iguodala 6-9 1-2 16, Brand 2-6 2-4 6, Vucevic 3-8 0-0 6, Holiday 4-13 0-0 8, Turner 1-12 0-0 2, Young 6-15 2-2 14, Williams 7-17 11-15 26, Meeks 5-10 0-0 13, Allen 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 35-94 16-23 93. Milwaukee: Harris 2-2 1-1 5, Ilyasova 3-11 4-4 11, Gooden 9-21 7-8 25, Jennings 11-23 7-8 33, Delfino 1-7 0-0 2, Dunleavy 4-10 0-0 10, Sanders 1-3 1-2 3, Livingston 1-3 0-0 2, Udrih 3-8 0-0 6. Totals 35-88 20-23 97.

MAGIC 92, RAPTORS 88 Orlandoȕ ȕ ȕ 23ȕ 20ȕ 25ȕ 24ȕ—ȕ 92ȕ Torontoȕ ȕ ȕ 20ȕ 18ȕ 25ȕ 25ȕ—ȕ 88 Orlando: Turkoglu 0-6 0-0 0, Anderson 7-16 4-4 19, Howard 1620 4-14 36, Nelson 4-10 0-0 11, J.Richardson 2-10 1-2 6, Redick 3-10 4-6 13, Duhon 1-2 0-0 3, G.Davis 2-5 0-2 4. Totals 35-79 13-28 92. Toronto: J.Johnson 5-13 2-2 13, E.Davis 3-7 0-2 6, Gray 4-7 3-4 11, Calderon 3-9 0-0 8, DeRozan 9-22 4-4 23, Barbosa 2-6 2-2 8, Bayless 4-7 5-6 15, Kleiza 1-6 0-0 2, Magloire 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 32-79 16-20 88.

JAZZ 109, CAVALIERS 100

WARRIORS 120, WIZARDS 100 GoldenȕStateȕ ȕ 41ȕ 24ȕ 24ȕ 31ȕ—ȕ120ȕ Washingtonȕ ȕ 24ȕ 27ȕ 20ȕ 29ȕ—ȕ100 GoldenȕState: D.Wright 3-8 0-0 9, Lee 5-10 3-4 13, Udoh 5-10 7-7 17, Ellis 10-16 3-3 25, McGuire 2-4 0-0 4, Curry 5-7 0-0 12, Robinson 3-8 0-0 8, Rush 4-5 0-0 10, Thompson 7-14 0-0 18, Biedrins 0-0 0-0 0, Jenkins 0-0 0-0 0, C.Wright 1-1 2-2 4. Totals 45-83 15-16 120. Washington: Singleton 1-7 0-0 2, Booker 6-10 2-3 14, McGee 4-9 2-6 10, Wall 7-10 6-7 20, Crawford 2-13 0-0 5, Young 9-14 3-4 25, Evans 1-2 0-0 3, Vesely 1-3 5-11 7, Blatche 2-6 0-0 4, Mack 0-3 1-2 1, Mason 2-7 1-2 7, Seraphin 1-1 0-1 2. Totals 36-85 2036 100.

ȕȕ NBAȕD-League

EASTȕCONFERENCE ȕ Wȕ Lȕ Pctȕ GB Iowa ......................... 22 14 .611 — Springfield ...............21 15 .583 1

Bold Standard (Cunningham) ........ Youarefun (Figueroa) ....................... Molly’s Maze (Wethey) .................. Statice (Landeros) ............................ Money Rules (Barber) ..................... Nightspot (Wood) ............................ Aleric (Matz) ..................................... Golden Chapel (Cardoso)...............

7-2 5-2 5-1 10-1 8-1 12-1 15-1 12-1

Raceȕ4

$7,500, 3 yo&up, clm, 5 ½ Furlongs| 1 Royal Brat (Villafan) ......................... 2 Barzen (Wethey)............................... 3 Lucky Radar (Worst)........................ 4 South Tulsa County (Singh) ........... 5 Hummers Ahumin (Wood) ............ 6 Okie Limit (Figueroa) ....................... 7 Washita Gambler (Quinonez) ....... 8 Truchard (Cunningham) ................. 9 Tensastrike (Ramos) ........................

15-1 5-1 10-1 9-2 12-1 8-1 7-2 10-1 5-2

Raceȕ5

Raceȕ2

$6,500, f&m, 3 yo&up, 6 Furlongs 1 Beth’s Posse (Quinonez) ................. 2 Kiplings Lady (Rose) ........................ 3 Brier Hill J J (Lejeune) ...................... 4 Tiz My Prayer (Landeros) ............... 5 Mizz Indy Cat (Cardoso)................. 6 Sis Boom Bah (Singh)....................... 7 Sheri’s Thunder (Barber) ................ 8 Toton Teddie (Figueroa) .................. 9 Terrace (Wethey).............................. 10 Mile Hi Squall (Worst) .................... 11 Indy Fatigable (Cunningham) ........ 12 Uncommitted (Wood).....................

BUCKS 97, 76ERS 93

9-2

$9,500, 4 yo&up, clm, 1 Mile 1 Mr. Soul (Quinonez) ......................... 2 Badger Bo (Kimes)............................ 3 Toes the Line (Figueroa).................. 4 Kanwin So Much (Scantling) ......... 5 Celina Slew (Villafan) ...................... 6 Oust (Cunningham) ......................... 7 Backstage Kirby (Barber)................ 8 Shoe Shoe Shoe (Matz)................... 9 Daareb (Wood) .................................

Raceȕ6

5 6 7 8 9

$12,500, f&m, 4 yo&up, str alw, 5 Furlongs 1 Unhaltered (Worst) ......................... 12-1 2 Broadway Ali (Singh) ....................... 12-1 3 Cagey Little Girl (Wales) ................ 9-2 4 Hummingbird Songs (Kimes) ........ 5-1

ȕȕ Firstȕteam

Dakota .....................20 16 .556 Erie ............................18 17 .514 Canton......................19 18 .514 Maine .......................15 22 .405 Fort Wayne ..............11 27 .289 Sioux Falls ................. 9 28 .243 WESTȕCONFERENCE ȕ Wȕ Lȕ Pctȕ Los Angeles............28 11 .718 Austin ...................... 22 14 .611 Rio Grande Valley. 22 17 .564 Bakersfield .............20 17 .541 Texas.........................19 18 .514 Reno ..........................18 19 .486 Tulsa......................17ȕ 22ȕ .436ȕ Idaho.........................16 22 .421 Monday Dakota 101, Idaho 97 Tuesday Maine at Erie, 10 a.m.

ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕBoys

GB — 4½ 6 7 8 9 11 11½

TulsaȕSevenȕ ȕ 25ȕ 24ȕ 20ȕ 26ȕ—ȕ 95ȕ WillȕRogersȕ ȕ 24ȕ 21ȕ 23ȕ 29ȕ—ȕ 97 Tulsaȕ Seven: Hotfelt 11, Belveal 11, Jones 10, Brunk 9, Canady 9, Fowler 8, Jackson 7, Woodberry 6, Jones 6, Delay 6, Boone 5, Poulter 4, Chacon 3. Willȕ Rogers: Keith 20, McFeeters 17, Price 15, Hall 11, Jones 10, Ruble 10, Battenfield 7, Gill 4, LaRue 3.

TOURNAMENT ColonialȕAthleticȕAssociation VCU 59, Drexel 56 MetroȕAtlanticȕAthleticȕConference Championship Loyola (Md.) 48, Fairfield 44 FirstȕRound Cent. Michigan 54, Bowling Green 53 Toledo 60, Miami (Ohio) 53 W. Michigan 69, Ball St. 63 Mid-AmericanȕConference FirstȕRound N. Illinois 55, E. Michigan 52 SouthernȕConference Championship Davidson 93, W. Carolina 91, 2OT SummitȕLeague Semifinals S. Dakota St. 63, S. Utah 47 W. Illinois 54, Oral Roberts 53 SunȕBeltȕConference Semifinals North Texas 76, Arkansas St. 72 W. Kentucky 67, Denver 63 WestȕCoastȕConference Championship St. Mary’s (Cal) 78, Gonzaga 74, OT

ȕȕ College:ȕWomen

TOURNAMENT Atlanticȕ10ȕConference Championship Dayton 56, St. Bonaventure 53 BigȕEastȕConference Semifinals Notre Dame 73, West Virginia 45 UConn 74, St. John’s 43 HorizonȕLeague FirstȕRound Cleveland St. 59, Youngstown St. 56 Valparaiso 47, Milwaukee 39 MetroȕAtlanticȕAthleticȕConference Championship Marist 61, Fairfield 35 Mid-EasternȕAthleticȕConference FirstȕRound Coppin St. 76, NC Central 37 Md.-E. Shore 51, Savannah St. 28 NC A&T 66, Morgan St. 53 Norfolk St. 51, Bethune-Cookman 41 SC State 72, Delaware St. 66, OT PatriotȕLeague Semifinals Holy Cross 67, American U. 52 Navy 64, Lehigh 59 SouthernȕConference Championship Samford 54, Appalachian St. 43 SummitȕLeague Semifinals S. Dakota St. 79, IUPUI 54 UMKC 71, W. Illinois 56 SunȕBeltȕConference Semifinals Middle Tennessee 63, FIU 53 UALR 59, FAU 42 WestȕCoastȕConference

5-2 8-1 7-2 10-1 15-1

Raceȕ7

$21,600, OKB, 3&4 yo, mdn spc wgt, 5 ½ Furlongs 1 Tigger Two Socks (Villafan) ........... 12-1 2 Mr. Bricktown (Singh) ...................... 25-1 3 Flypegasusfly (Landeros) ............... 10-1 4 Nick in Time (Kimes) ....................... 12-1 5 Calahuchi (Worst) ............................ 20-1 6 Hum Zee (Quinonez) ....................... 7-2 7 Darth Raider (Wethey) ................... 15-1 8 Kips Hog Wild (Cunningham) ....... 6-1 9 Lil R’slast (Cardoso) ......................... 5-1 10 Java Okie (Ramos)............................ 4-1 11 Ra Ra Ooo La La (Wood) ................ 8-1 $15,500, 4 yo&up, clm, 6 Furlongs 1 Red Rally (Landeros) ........................ 2 First Guess (Cunningham) ............. 3 Lucky Reward (Quinonez) .............. 4 Will He Thrill Me (Wethey) ........... 5 S C King of Hearts (Matz) .............. 6 Dr T Hudson (Kimes) ...................... 7 Sayers (Lejeune) ............................... 8 Agosto’s Tune (Cardoso) ................

10-1 5-1 8-1 7-2 9-2 10-1 12-1 5-2

$21,600, OKB, 3&4 yo, mdn spc wgt, 5 ½ Furlongs 1 My Three Brothers (Matz) ............. 30-1 2 Big Demon (Worst) .......................... 12-1 3 B P Dance Master (Singh) .............. 25-1 4 Mr. Lawton (Figueroa) ..................... 9-2

Championship BYU 78, Gonzaga 66

2 3½ 3½ 7½ 12 13½

ȕȕ College:ȕMen

Jet’s Attack (Cunningham)............. Miss Daisy Do (Landeros) .............. Omamaomama (Matz)................... C J Jones (Wethey) .......................... Miss Silver Ridge (Cardoso)...........

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

(alphabetical by school) ȕ ȕȕ Posȕ Htȕ Brittney Griner, Baylor...................................... C 6-8 Odyssey Sims, Baylor .......................................G 5-8 Chelsea Poppens, Iowa State ..........................F 6-2 Carolyn Davis, Kansas ......................................F 6-3 Brittany Chambers, Kansas State .................G 5-8 Jalana Childs, Kansas State .............................F 6-2 Aaryn Ellenberg, Oklahoma ...........................G 5-7 Whitney Hand, Oklahoma..............................G 6-1 Chassidy Fussell, Texas....................................G 5-10 Tyra White, Texas A&M ..................................G 6-0

ȕSecondȕteam ȕ

ȕ ȕȕ Posȕ Destiny Williams, Baylor ..................................F Angel Goodrich, Kansas ..................................G Christine Flores, Missouri ................................F Tiffany Bias, Oklahoma State.........................G Sydney Carter, Texas A&M.............................G

Htȕ 6-1 5-4 6-3 5-6 5-6

Cl Jr So Jr Jr Jr. Sr So Jr So Sr Cl Jr Jr Sr So Sr

Mulkey,• in• her• 12th• season• at• Baylor,• led• the•program•to•its•third•Big•12•regular-season•title•with•a•31-0•overall•record•and•18-0• league• mark• —• both• Big• 12• records.• The• Lady•Bears•are•ranked•No.•1•in•the•national• polls•and•are•the•only•women’s•or•men’s•basketball•program•to•finish•the•regular•season• undefeated. Griner• leads• the• Big• 12• in• scoring• (23.3),• blocks•(5.1)•and•field•goal•percentage•(.616)• while•ranking•second•in•rebounds•(9.6).•She• is• the• Big• 12’s• career• blocked• shots• leader• (550)•and•ranks•second•on•the•NCAA•career• chart. Bone•is•17th•in•the•conference•in•scoring• (12.1),•10th•in•rebounding•(6.9)•and•third•in• field•goal•percentage•(.546).

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WOMEN’S ALL-BIG 12

Oklahoma• State’s• Liz• Donohoe• was• selected•Freshman•of•the•Year•and•Oklahoma’s• Sharane• Campbell• claimed• the• Sixth• Man• Award•as•the•Big•12•announced•its•postseason•women’s•basketball•awards•on•Monday. A• pair• of• Campbell’s• teammates,• junior• guard• Whitney• Hand• and• sophomore• guard• Aaryn• Ellenberg,• were• named• to• the• 10-woman•All-Big•12•first•team. Kansas• junior• point• guard• Angel• Goodrich,•a•former•standout•at•Tahlequah•Sequoyah• High• School,• and• Oklahoma• State• sophomore•Tiffany•Bias•were•named•to•the• second•team. Junior• center• Brittney• Griner• of• Baylor• was• named• Player• of• the• Year• and• Defensive• Player• of• the• Year• by• the• conference’s• coaches.•Kim•Mulkey•was•named•Coach•of• the•Year•for•leading•the•Bears•to•the•regularseason•title•by•a•record•seven•games. Kelsey• Bone• of• Texas• A&M• was• voted• Newcomer•of•the•Year. Donohoe•leads•all•Big•12•freshmen•and•the• Cowgirls• in• scoring• (12.4)• and• rebounding• (7.1)•and•has•started•all•27•games•this•season. Campbell•is•the•first•freshman•to•earn•the• Sixth•Man•Award•since•it•was•established•in• 2007.• She•has•played•in•all•30•of•OU’s•games•and• averages• 19• minutes• of• court• time• with• 8.7• points•and•3.4•rebounds.•The•guard•is•third• among•Big•12•freshmen•in•scoring•and•fifth• in•rebounds.

ȕȕ Women’sȕTournament

per•game. The•league•will•announce• its• specialty• awards• on• Tuesday. Tulsa• opens• up• C-USA• play•in•a•quarterfinal•contest• at• 2:30• p.m.• Thursday.• The• Hurricane• will• play• either• Marshall•or•SMU•at•the•FedExForum.

••The•Cowgirls’•Donohoe•is• selected•freshman•of•the•year.

CONFERENCEȕALL-STARS

WILL ROGERS 97, TULSA SEVEN 95

ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕGirls

CONFERENCEȕALL-STARS

TULSA SEVEN 73, WILL ROGERS 56 TulsaȕSevenȕ ȕ 20ȕ 19ȕ 10ȕ 24ȕ—ȕ 73ȕ WillȕRogersȕ ȕ 16ȕ 9ȕ 15ȕ 16ȕ—ȕ 56 Tulsaȕ Seven: McElhaney 15, Burgess 14, williams 10, Pashaley 9, Adkins 7, Nakvinda 6, Shrum 4, Kesner 3, Campbell 2, Evans 2, Poole 1. WillȕRogers: Mootry 12, McDaniel 9, McGill 5, Darris 5, Cox 5, Ware 5, Rutherford 4, Neece 4, Moore 4, Keeton 3.

GOLF ȕȕ College:ȕMen

LOUISIANAȕCLASSICS AtȕLafayette,ȕLa. Teams: 1. LSU, 283-279—562; 2. Kent State, 285-281—566; 3. Memphis, 284-283—567; 4. SMU, 284284—569; 5.ȕTulsa,ȕ290-284—574;ȕ T6. La.-Lafayette, 289-287—576; T6. SE Louisiana, 291-285—576; T8. S. Alabama, 283-294—577; T8. Texas St., 295-282—577; 10. Houston, 288290—578; 11. Kansas, 297-284—581; T12. North Carolina State, 289-295— 584; T12. Illinois, 287-297—584; T14. Southern Miss, 299-288—587; T14. UTSA, 294-293—587. Topȕindividuals: 1. Andrew Presley, LSU 68-68—136; 2. Sang Yi, LSU 71-67—138; T3. Mackenzie Hughes, Kent State 69-70—139; T3. Grant Milner, Memphis 69-70—139. TUȕ scores: T11. Matt Mabrey, 73-68—141; T19. John Young Kim, 71-72—143; T39. Chris Worrell, 75-71—146; T44. Stephen Carney, 71-76—147; T54. Mark Mumford, 7573—148.

ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕGirls

COWETAȕINVITATIONAL AtȕEmeraldȕFalls Teams: 1, Kelley 400. 2, Poteau 408. 3, Coweta 411. 4, Owasso 416. 5, Wagoner 446. 6, Rejoice Chr. 447. 7, Tahlequah 449. 8, Coweta JV 452. 9, Claremore 455. 10, Hulbert 456. Topȕ individuals: 1, H.Ward (Poteau) 78. 2, K-L.Wilson (Rejoice) 79. 3, M.Ramos (Kelley) 87. 4, T.Thompson (Coweta) 93. 5, A.Brown (Claremore) 94. 6, E.Bollinger (Owasso) 97. 7, E.Pippin (Tahlequah) 98. T8, C.Manlove (Poteau) & S.Robinsn (Edison) 100. 10, M.Zorns (B.T.Washington) 101.

ȕȕ Locals

WHITEȕHAWK CMF:ȕ25-MenȕLowȕNet 1. M.Brewer, R.Jones, S.Owneby, M.Clemons; 2. D.Witt, C.Webster, B.Hawkins, Gibbens; 3. M.Hayes, Barnhart, G.Siler.

5 Konawa Slew (Quinonez) ............... 6 Phil Baby (Kimes).............................. 7 C the Storm (Fadlovich) .................. 8 King Gustauf (Wood) ...................... 9 Garbu’s Tabacco (Risenhoover).... 10 Minister Rod (Landeros) ................. 11 Fashion Boy (Barber)........................ 12 Lucky Son of a Gun (Cunningham) 7-2

5-1 10-1 15-1 8-1 25-1 20-1 15-1

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$7,500, 3 yo&up, clm, 5 ½ Furlongs 1 Cool Crypto (Villafan) ..................... 2 Fact Is Im Awesome (Lejeune) ...... 3 Chiefy Look (Barber)........................ 4 Bonanza Flats (Cardoso)................. 5 Touch of Ice (Matz) .......................... 6 Slewsam (Kimes) .............................. 7 The Countrys Best (Figueroa) ....... 8 Q P Slew (Landeros)......................... 9 Palo Verde (Fadlovich).....................

12-1 9-2 5-1 10-1 8-1 15-1 10-1 7-2 5-2

CHEROKEEȕHILLS MondayȕScramble Frontȕ Nine: Butch Bixler, Leo Felton, Don Ingram, Dennis Steele. BackȕNine: Butch Bixler, Leo Felton, Don Ingram, Dennis Steele. MOHAWKȕPARK SeniorȕScramble 1. Leo Felton, Don Jones, Joe Hammock, B.J. Brock 59; 2. Cecil Ingram, Jerry Bush, Bob Ramey, Art Lee 64; 3. Jerry Holliman, Fred Russell, Don Hutchings, Bob Hennsley 65. OpenȕScramble 1. Jerry Holliman, Jerry Bush, Bill Bonner, BJ Brock 61; 2. Fred Russel, Don Jones, Russ Meyer, Art Lee 63; 3. Alan Freitus, Joe Hammock, Bob Rayme, Bob Hennsley 67.

Holes-in-One

PAGEȕ BELCHERȕ (Stoneȕ Creek): Richard Price, No. 13, 7-iron, 162 yards. WHITEȕ HAWK: Mark Clemons, No. 13, 6-iron, 143 yards.

Shootsȕageȕorȕbetter

THEȕCANYONS: Flint Reeves, 84, shot 78. FORESTȕ RIDGE: Peter Klass, 80, shot 78. OWASSO: David Derrick, 68, shot 68; R.C. Williams, 88, shot 80. BAILEYȕ RANCH: Elgin Harris, 77, shot 73.

HOCKEY ȕȕ NHL

EASTERNȕCONFERENCE AtlanticȕDivision ȕ Wȕ Lȕ OTȕ Ptsȕ GFȕGA N.Y. Rangers 42 15 7 91 179 133 Pittsburgh .... 38 21 5 81 207 167 Philadelphia 36 21 7 79 210 191 New Jersey .. 36 24 5 77 180 175 N.Y. Islanders28 29 9 65 155 195 NortheastȕDivision Boston .......... 38 23 3 79209 150 Ottawa ......... 34 25 8 76 202 198 Buffalo ..........30 27 8 68 162 183 Toronto.........30 28 7 67 194 201 Montreal ...... 25 31 10 60 170 184 SoutheastȕDivision Florida ........... 31 22 12 74 163 184 Winnipeg ...... 31 27 8 70 173 186 Washington 32 28 5 69 172 184 Tampa Bay.... 31 28 6 68 184 219 Carolina........ 24 27 14 62 171 197 WESTERNȕCONFERENCE CentralȕDivision ȕ Wȕ Lȕ OTȕ Ptsȕ GFȕGA St. Louis.........41 18 7 89 169 131 Detroit .......... 43 20 3 89209 153 Nashville ...... 38 20 7 83 184 166 Chicago ........ 36 24 7 79 202 195 Columbus ....20 38 7 47 153 214 NorthwestȕDivision Vancouver ....41 17 8 90209 161 Colorado ...... 34 29 4 72 171 180 Calgary ......... 29 25 12 70 159 181 Minnesota ... 28 28 10 66 143 180 Edmonton .... 25 33 6 56 170 192 PacificȕDivision Phoenix .........33 23 9 75 170 165 Dallas............ 35 26 5 75 174 178 San Jose ........33 24 7 73 179 163 Los Angeles.30 23 12 72 142 139 Anaheim ...... 28 28 10 66 166 186 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday Phoenix at Pittsburgh Buffalo at Winnipeg Edmonton at Anaheim Tuesday

1 Connie (Cunningham) .................................. 3.00

Ex: (7-2) 13.60, Qui: (2-7) 9.80, Tri: (72-1) 45.00, Spr: (7-2-1-8) 181.60, DD: (5-7) 36.20

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$11,500, 1 Mile 70, T: 1:45.94

7 Wubbzy (Cunningham) .... 4.40 3.20 2.40 2 Zeros Trick (Wood)........................24.60 10.80 4 Cherokee Paint (Scantling) ......................... 3.00

Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Detroit at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Columbus, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Nashville, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 8 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 8 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

ȕȕ CHL

TURNERȕCONFERENCE ȕ Wȕ Lȕ OTȕ Ptsȕ GFȕGA Fort Wayne . 36 17 4 76 194 157 Evansville ..... 36 17 4 76 189 161 Missouri ........ 31 19 5 67 177 168 Rapid City ....30 19 6 66 189 151 Quad City ..... 31 23 2 64 196 176 Dayton...........19 25 12 50 147 193 Bloomington 21 29 7 49 161 208 BERRYȕCONFERENCE ȕ Wȕ Lȕ OTȕ Ptsȕ GFȕGA x-Wichita ..... 39 15 2 80 203 152 Allen..............30 15 9 69 174 148 Texas.............30 19 8 68 146 135 Rio Gr. Valley25 26 7 57 169 182 Tulsa............25ȕ 24ȕ 6ȕ 56ȕ170ȕ 181 Laredo .......... 23 31 2 48 150 194 Arizona.......... 17 31 9 43 158 217 x-clinched playoff berth Monday No games scheduled Tuesday Fort Wayne at Dayton, 5:30 p.m. Evansville at Missouri, 7:05 p.m. Quad City at Allen, 7:05 p.m. Rapid City at Tulsa, 7:05 p.m.

TENNIS ȕȕ Highȕschool:ȕBoys

TAHLEQUAHȕINVITATIONAL Teams: 1. Edmond North, 62; 2. Jenks, 55; 3. Union, 49; 4. Edmond Memorial, 42; 5. Broken Arrow, 37; 6. Enid, 35; 7. Cascia Hall, 32; 8. Metro Christian, 31; 9. Norman North, 30; 10. B.T. Washington, 26; 11. Tahlequah, 23; 13. Henryetta, 18; 14. Stillwater, 16; 15. Bixby, 14; 16. Owasso, 7; 17. Sand Springs, 6. No.ȕ 1ȕ Singles: First, David Hagar (Ed. North) def. Chase Gordon (Jenks), 6-3, 6-1. No.ȕ 2ȕ Singles: First, Grant Bond (Jenks) def. Baylor Spring (Ed. North), 6-2, 6-1. No.ȕ 1ȕ Doubles: First, Lilley and Roper (Ed. North) def. Coleman and Kutt (Union) 6-1, 6-0. No.ȕ 2ȕ Doubles: First, Chambers and Nix (Ed. North) def. Foster and Hoyt (Union), 6-4, 6-3.

TODAY’SȕLINE ȕȕ Basketball

NBA INDIANA...................No.Line..................... Atlanta Orlando.................. 9½.(189)..........CHARLOTTE BOSTON................... 5.(188).................... Houston MIAMI......................No.Line..............New.Jersey LA.Lakers.................. 5.(185)...................DETROIT DALLAS................... 4½.(189)................ New.York COLLEGE PRINCETON.................4½...............Pennsylvania Connecticut...................9............................Depaul Pittsburgh....................5½......................St..John’s Seton.Hall......................5.....................Providence Villanova...................... 1½......................... Rutgers ST..JOSEPH’S................10...................Charlotte.U MASSACHUSETTS......5½.....................Duquesne HomeȕteamȕinȕCAPS

Ex: (7-3) 19.40, Qui: (3-7) 12.80, Tri: (7-32) 208.00, Spr: (7-3-2-5) 1,205.80

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$22,800, 5 ½ Furlongs, T: 1:05.86

2 Scrappy Coco (Cardoso) ...3.60 2.60 2.60 1 Congaree’sgirl (Figueroa) .............21.20 10.60 5 Her Diamonds (Matz) .................................. 6.80

Ex:(2-1) 78.40, Qui: (1-2) 87.80, Tri:ȕ(2-15) 753.00,ȕSpr: (2-1-5-4) 2,245.10

Ex: (7-2) 85.00, Qui: (2-7) 99.80, Tri: (72-4) 325.20, Spr: (7-2-4-5) 401.70.

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1 Lucky Moon (Kimes)......... 4.60 2.80 2.20 4 K Company (Cardoso) .....................3.20 2.40 5 Snooper (Cunningham) ....3.40

$12,500, 5 ½ Furlongs, T: 1:04.24

10 Forever Slew (Matz) .........17.60 8.00 5.80 7 Fred Henry (Landeros) ................... 4.20 3.20 3 Jewelryhiester (Risenhoover) ..................26.40

$22,800, 5 ½ Furlongs, T: 1:04.17

Ex: (1-4) 11.20, Qui: (1-4) 5.40, Tri: (1-45) 58.40, Spr: (1-4-5-3) 228.00

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ȕȕ Win,ȕPlace,ȕShow

Ex: (10-7) 74.00, Qui: (7-10) 29.40, Tri: (10-7-3) 1,560.00, Spr: (10-7-3-2) 6,376.30.

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Raceȕ1

7 Our Smirk (Cardoso) ......... 6.80 3.60 2.80 6 Cables Halo (Worst) ........................3.20 2.60 2 Alert the Girls (Ramos) .................................7.60

2 Storm’s Promise (Figueroa) 4.00 2.80 2.10 7 Miranda Diane (Matz) .................... 2.80 2.80 3 Miss Natalie (Quinonez) ................................2.10

Monday’sȕTrack: Fast

$9,500, 1 Mile, T: 1:40.22

5 Garbu and She (Quinonez) 12.00 4.60 2.40 7 Wangorous (Matz) ..........................4.00 2.00 2 Let’s Dream Again (Wethey) ........................2.10

$12,500, 5 ½ Furlongs, T: 1:13.77

$25,000, 5 Furlongs, T: 56.82

Ex: (2-7) 16.60, Qui: (2-7) 7.40, Tri: (2-73) 27.00, Spr: (2-7-3-1) 102.80

Ex: (7-6) 21.00,ȕQui: (6-7) 13.20, Tri:ȕ(7-62) 173.60, Spr: (7-6-2-8) 668.50

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Ex: (5-7) 40.00, Qui: (5-7) 19.60, Tri: (57-2) 95.80, Spr: (5-7-2-1) 207.10

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7 She’s Gone Dancing (Quinonez) .......................... 6.60 3.20 3.20 3 Miss Tiger Lilly (Barber) .................3.20 2.80 2 Oopsville Slew (Matz) .................................. 6.40

9 Pollard’s Power (Fadlovich) ..........................15.40 6.60 5.60 3 Gold Star Alert (Risenhoover) ....15.60 8.20 1 Nomorehardtimes (Cardoso) ....................19.80

$7,500, 5 ½ Furlongs, T: 1:04.36

7 Devil Her Diamond (Wood) 4.80 3.00 2.40 2 Hot Summer Squall (Barber) ........ 2.80 2.80

$18,000, 6 Furlongs, T: 1:12.60

$6,500, 6 Furlongs, T: 1:14.24

Ex: (9-3) 207.60, Qui: (3-9) 126.20, Tri: (9-3-1) 1,606.40, Spr: (9-3-1-5) 14,130.30, DD: (2-9) 29.40

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Johnson returns strong

OU NOTEBOOK Good news, bad news: Although Bob Stoops said wide receiver Jaz Reynolds has been cleared to practice after a kidney injury potentially threatened his football career, Stoops said Reynolds is not out of the woods yet. “In all likelihood,” Stoops said, “we’re set to have a procedure at the end of spring that will sideline him for probably three weeks.” In his first season as a costarter last year, Reynolds, a junior from Houston, was third on the team with 41 catches for 715 yards and five touchdowns. Landry’s back: Quarterback Landry Jones discussed at length his decision to return to school for his senior year as opposed to leaving for an early jump on the NFL. Jones even revealed he got a first-round draft projection back from the NFL draft advisory board that evaluates underclassmen. Jones is already OU’s all-time leader in completions, attempts, yards, touchdowns and interceptions, and he is poised to become the career leader in victories by a quarterback. He’s also on the verge of challenging numerous Big 12 records. “I’ve been here five years, and it seems like I got here just yesterday,” Jones said. Right to left: Senior offensive tackle Lane Johnson has moved from the right side to the left side. It’s a significant switch because, with a right-handed quarterback, the position is at a premium because it protects the quarterback’s blind side. A greater degree of security is required because the quarterback frequently can’t see the rush from that side. Although Johnson previously

••The•Marlins•ace• missed•most•of•last• season•due•to•injury. BY STEVEN WINE Associated Press

Backup quarterback Blake Bell rushed 44 times for 171 yards and 13 touchdowns last season for OU. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World file was a quarterback, tight end and defensive end and only last year moved to the o-line, his new position isn’t expected to be a concern. He rotated in on the left side with Donald Stephenson last spring and early last summer. “I feel comfortable there,” he said. “It’s gonna work out well for me.” BellDozer update: Stoops said he wanted to expand the short-yardage package where 245-pound quarterback Blake Bell comes in and runs for a first down and said “we do have great faith in Blake throwing the football,” though Stoops also said, “if I’m gonna throw the ball on fourth and a half-yard, I’m gonna

leave Landry in there to throw it. … That isn’t gonna change.” Stoops also said if the Sooners became a more effective shortyardage offense out of standard formations, the “BellDozer” would be used less. “It’s pretty much the most effective thing we had,” said guard/center Gabe Ikard. “But,” said co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, “how many yards per carry did we average in the Bell package? (3.9) You’re not gonna move up and down the field doing that.” Bell came on at midseason and rushed 44 times for 171 yards and 13 touchdowns. — JOHN E. HOOVER, World Sports Writer

JUPITER,• Fla.• —• Josh• Johnson• was• walking• the• golf• course• as• a• spectator• at• the• Honda• Classic• last• week• when• he• encountered• a• stranger•who•was•a•fan•of•the• Miami•Marlins•ace. “He•said•he•had•me•in•fantasy• league• last• year,”• Johnson•recalled.•“I•said,•‘Sorry.’” Johnson’s• 2011• season• was• curtailed• by• injury,• and• he• pitched• for• the• first• time• since•May•on•Monday,•throwing• 1• ⅔• scoreless• innings• to• help•the•Marlins•beat•the•defending• World• Series• champion• St.• Louis• Cardinals• 4-3• in•the•spring•training•opener• for•both•teams. Johnson,• a• former• Jenks• standout,• made• only• nine• starts• last• year• before• right• shoulder• inflammation• ended• his• season.• He• described• his• first• outing• of• the• spring• as•a•successful•steppingstone,• and•he•received•favorable•reviews•from•the•Cardinals.

MLB NOTEBOOK Pujols doubles in Angels debut:

His first time up to bat for the Angels, Albert Pujols hit an RBI double. So far, so good. The new Angels slugger finished 2-for-3, ending his spring debut by popping up with the bases loaded in the third inning of Los Angeles’ 9-1 win over an Oakland Athletics split squad Monday in Phoenix. “That was fun,” Pujols said of batting in each of the first three innings. “Hopefully we get to do that a lot this season.” Left-hander C.J. Wilson, the Angels’ other big free-agent acquisition, also debuted. He gave up a hit and walk in two innings. Pujols agreed to a $240 million, 10-year deal over the winter, leaving the St. Louis Cardinals after 11 seasons. Now he’ll routinely face AL pitchers after hammering the senior circuit for more than a

Miami starting pitcher Josh Johnson threw 1 ⅔ scoreless innings against St. Louis in Monday’s spring training game in Jupiter, Fla. JEFF ROBERSON/Associated Press

“Obviously• he’s• feeling• good.• He’s• throwing• all• his• pitches• in• all• the• counts,”• said• Skip• Schumaker,• who• flied• out• leading• off• the• first• inning.• “He’s• one• of• the• better•pitchers•in•the•league,•so• I•wasn’t•too•surprised•to•see• him•that•good•early•on.” Johnson• showed• signs• of• the•stuff•that•helped•him•lead• the• NL• in• ERA• in• 2010.• He• retired• the• first• five• batters,•

striking•out•Jon•Jay•and•Matt• Holliday. With•two•out•in•the•second• inning,• Johnson• gave• up• a• single,•a•double•and•a•walk•to• load• the• bases.• At• that• point• he• had• thrown• 41• pitches,• and• Marlins• manager• Ozzie•• Guillen•took•him•out. “Great• outing,”• Guillen• said.•“He•threw•the•ball•very• well• ...• a• very• good• beginning.”•

decade.

while adding 23 stolen bases. McCutchen is considered the linchpin of a core group the Pirates are relying on to turn the franchise around.

Andrus gets 3 hits in Rangers loss to Royals: Elvis Andrus went 3-for-3 and scored three times during the Texas Rangers’ 7-6 exhibition loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Derek Holland, who won 16 games for the Rangers last season, allowed one run and three hits over two innings in his first spring start.

Pirates closing in on deal with CF McCutchen: A person close to

the situation says the Pittsburgh Pirates are closing in on a new contract with All-Star centerfielder Andrew McCutchen. The proposed six-year, $51.5 million deal would keep McCutchen with the Pirates through the 2017 season with a club option for 2018. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details were still being ironed out and McCutchen needed to pass a physical. The 25-year-old hit .259 in 2011 and posted career highs in home runs (23) and RBIs (89)

Tulowitzki out with minor illness: Star shortstop Troy

Tulowitzki was scratched from the Colorado Rockies’ lineup Monday with a minor illness. Jonathan Herrera replaced him at shortstop against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Rangers’ Darvish signs exclusive deal with Topps: Rangers pitcher

Yu Darvish has reached a multiyear deal with Topps that grants the company exclusive rights for autographed trading and gameused memorabilia cards. Topps vice president of marketing Mark Sapir says Darvish “transcends baseball on a global scale.” The 25-year-old right-hander was a two-time Pacific League MVP in Japan. He had a 93-38 record with a 1.99 ERA in 167 games the past seven seasons. — FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Help Button Should Go Anywhere You Go OU’s Tom Wort chases Missouri’s Henry Josey during the Sept. 24 game in Norman. Wort is participating in spring practice even though it was thought he would be out Monday. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World file

SPRING FROM B1

Fullback Aaron Ripkowski, who sat out the OSU game because of a neck injury that was originally expected to linger, is back. So, apparently, is linebacker Tom Wort, whom Stoops proclaimed out earlier in the day but later was announced (by Stoops, through the football program’s Twitter account, as “a go.” “Guys have done a great job here through the winter,” Stoops said. “Excited about what they’ve done in the weight room, the way they’ve trained and run, conditioning. So, from there, we’re just excited to get ‘em back on the field and start working some football.” The Sooners were 10-3 and tied for third in the Big 12 Conference last season, a dis-

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year. He played in five games, completing eight of 29 passes with three touchdowns and four interceptions. “I hope to see his confidence really blossom,” Blankenship said. “The best quarterbacks I’ve been around in the past, when they were a backup guy and the job opened up, they blossomed into the guy you hoped they would be.” Green has been faced with high expectations even before stepping onto the field. He played in 17 games for the Huskers and has two years of eligibility remaining. Green said he doesn’t expect anything to be given to him and knows he has to earn the job. “He better have that at-

appointing finish after opening 2011 as the prohibitive No. 1-ranked team. An unprecedented staff shakeup — defensive coordinator Mike Stoops is back from Arizona, replacing Brent Venables, who left for Clemson; former Arizona aide Tim Kish steps in for Venables as linebackers coach; and Mike Stoops replaces Willie Martinez as defensive backs coach after Martinez was not retained — is not cause for concern, Bob Stoops said. “Tim’s been an excellent coach for a long time,” Stoops said. “Again, he and Mike speak the same language, which has made it really positive. Missing Brent? Sure, we’d been around each other a long time. That’s life. I talk about that all the time. Very little stays the same forever.” OU will hold six practices and one major scrimmage before spring break (March 19-23), and Stoops said he

doesn’t have “any big concerns” for this team going into the spring. “It’s just like every year. It’s never gonna change,” Stoops said. “Players graduate, guys leave early and you’ve got other guys that you’ve been working with and getting ready to play. So I’m excited about what the potential is. So we’ll just see. The concerns are everything. “I want to see everybody get better. I want, even guys that have played at this level of football, players that have played for us, juniors ought to be better, junior to senior year make big strides. So that’s what we’re after, more development. Not just a focus on where you lost guys. I want to see guys that were here a year ago play better, and work to make improvement.” John E. Hoover 918-581-8384 john.hoover@tulsaworld.com

we’ve recruited is told different. When you earn the job, it’s more than a job. It’s a leadership role.” Redshirt freshman Calcagni and true freshman Dane Evans are the other scholarship players. “Joseph (Calcagni) should have the leg up,” Blankenship said. “He knows the offense and benefitted from his redshirt year. Because Cody was here, he didn’t run the scout team and stayed with the offense all year. “Dane is learning everything. I do think Dane Evans is pretty special. He’s got the cerebral part of the game and learns quickly.” TU quarterback Kalen HenThe other quarterbacks on derson played in five games last Tulsa’s roster include Steseason. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World file phen Rouse, Malachi Blankenship, Gabe Davis and Jeff titude,” Blankenship said. Calvert. “Every quarterback in our system needs to understand Eric Bailey 918-581-8391 eric.bailey@tulsaworld.com that you earn the job. No one

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Hannah Rogers (left), Ashley Hamilton, Hannah Ekblad and Brooke Payne look through items for gift bags as they prepare for their event called “Hello Lovely: An Indie Bridal Fair” at Ekblad’s apartment. Photos by CHRISTOPHER SMITH/ Tulsa World

BY KIM BROWN

World Scene Writer

annah Rogers and Brooke Payne have been interested in weddings for as long as they can remember. “Then I got engaged last May, and it went into high gear,” Rogers said. “We’ve always had all the books and the bridal magazines and looked up blogs for as long as I can remember,” Payne added. But their ideal wedding has

event HELLO LOVELY: AN INDIE BRIDAL FAIR When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Where: The Barn at Vive le

Ranch, 10900 S. Louisville Ave. Admission: $9 if purchased online before the event; $10 at the door

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changed. Rather than grand and formal, today’s dream wedding often includes personalized touches and a spirit that’s more bohemian than fairy tale. Those ideas inspired a quartet of Tulsa friends — including Rogers and Payne — to create a different kind of bridal fair, called “Hello Lovely: An Indie Bridal Fair.” The event is set for noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at The Barn at Vive Le Ranch, 10900 S. Louisville Ave. “Hello Lovely” will feature vendors from Oklahoma and the region who specialize in handmade items. Many vendors — who range from graphic designers to photographers to letterpress artists — also have shops at Etsy, a website marketplace of handmade and vintage items.

Wright In the Wright light jason.wright @tulsaworld.com 918-581-8483

Blessings on plug-ins and coatracks What’s the provenance of “bless you” following someone’s sneeze? Yes, yes, I can totally Google it; but I’m trying to wean myself off the Web a bit, as I spent the majority of Sunday Googling the silliest things, like bloopers from “The Carol Burnett Show,” Rose Byrne interviews (I may have a crush) and LMFAO videos (see last parenthetical statement). I’ve been saying “wiggle, wiggle, wiggle” ever since. Anyway, more on my Web addiction in a sec. Kelly, my next-desk neighbor at work, was telling me her son told her “bless you” has medieval roots (which, pardon the mental note, reminds me I need to make an appointment with my stylist) — like, “bless you” was a verbal talisman against the Black Death. Then she told him how “Ring Around the Rosie” had ties to the plague, too. Hmm ... . And hopscotch is the Devil’s jig to hell. Kidding(?). Seriously, I thought “bless you” was spoken after a sneeze because it kept your soul from leaving your body. Or am I confusing that with Steve Martin’s old Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber sketch from “Saturday Night Live”? Whatever, bless you for reading this much of a ramble that, if you’ve glanced at your calendar and noticed it’s the first Tuesday of the month, means it’s time for lagniappe, that little monthly somethin’ somethin’ extra minus much rhyme or reason.

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Hannah Rogers takes a photo of wooden letters that will become part of the decorations for “Hello Lovely: An Indie Bridal Fair.”

“I would say it’s a girly party,” Payne said. “If you like color and pretty event decor and Pinterest, you’re going to love it.” With the explosion of blogs and new social media websites, such as Pinterest — where users post virtual “pin boards” of inspirational images, including food, crafts and do-it-yourself projects — the founders of “Hello Lovely” believed Tulsa had the audience for their vision. To help visitors narrow in on a theme or one particular area

of concentration, they have created four categories for wedding inspiration: rustic, bohemian, vintage and romantic. “For example, the vintage bride — my mom is going to eat that up,” Payne said. “The romantic bride will have things like lace and embroidered hoops, and rustic might cater to the 20-somethings. Bohemian is kind of for all ages; it’s sort of timeless in a way.” SEE INDIE D3

I’ve alluded to this before, but I’m afraid smartphones are becoming our society’s favorite appendage. And I can’t point fingers because I’m rarely separated from mine. It’s on my nightstand when I wake up in the morning, goes to the gym with me (yes, I’ve been going, thank you), even tags along to the restroom sometimes. When I accidentally left it at home one day last week, I was anxious the whole day. So I’m trying(ish) to limit my smartphone time. In case it helps, I’ve stopped referring to it as Brad — mostly because the real Brad died last year after a lengthy illness following candle wax in his speaker and, soon after, a fall into the kitchen sink. I also may need to lay off the headphones at work. Sometimes, music seems to speed up my writing progress, or so I’ve maintained for more than a decade. But it apparently makes me deaf to everything around me, including co-workers. At least once a week, one will sidle up to me without my SEE PHONE D2

Raspberries, kiwi, plain yogurt, nuts and broccoli are some of Mary Ann O’Dell’s favorite super foods. Tulsa World file photos

Cook with the heroes of health: ‘super foods’ BY NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer

Super foods are the heroes of a healthy lifestyle. These foods contain a higher content of valuable nutrients that improve health and help fight off diseases. Dietitians each have their own favorites, but most lists include broccoli, blueberries and sweet potatoes. We asked Mary Ann O’Dell, nutrition director for Akin’s Natural Foods, what her favorite super foods are and why they are good for us. Here’s what she said: Berries: Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries — all berries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Broccoli and cauliflower: These cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that may protect against certain types of cancer. These veggies are also a

good source of vitamins C and K. Nuts and seeds: A perfect snack rich in protein, heart-healthy good fats and fiber. Plain yogurt: Loaded with probiotics that help maintain balance in your intestinal tract, improve digestion and support immunity. Also a good source of protein and calcium. Kiwi: A good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber, it’s one of the more nutrient-dense fruits available. Read more about another super food — sweet potatoes — and find some savory recipes using sweet potatoes from a recent Tulsa World story, tulsaworld. com/sweetpotato. Here are a couple of recipes using these nutritious foods. Nicole Marshall Middleton 918-581-8459

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3 (14 ½ ounce) cans chicken broth 2 (1 pound) bags frozen broccoli 1 (10 ½ ounce) can Rotel brand tomatoes and green chilies 10 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product 1. Mix chicken broth, frozen broccoli, and tomatoes and chilies together. 2. Simmer for 25 minutes or until veggies are tender. 3. Cube Velveeta and put into soup pot. Simmer just until cheese is melted. — from Food.com, courtesy of Weight Watchers (2 points)

BLACKBERRY BARS 16 ounces fresh blackberries 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups oats 1 cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt ½ teaspoon allspice, ground 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup butter 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add the blackberries to a saucepan and heat until the juices begin to run. Separate the blackberry juice and put it in a cup with the lemon juice — top up the cup with water until

there is 1 cup of liquid. Add all juices to a saucepan and stir in cornstarch, stir until it thickens, and then add the blackberries. Set this mixture aside. 2. Mix the flours, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press about two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 12-by8-inch baking tray and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. 3. Once baked, add the blackberry mixture that was set aside and spread it on top of the baked crust, then use the rest of the crumble mixture and spread it on top of the blackberry mixture — press lightly to flatten. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until lightly browned, remove and leave to cool before slicing into bars. — from BlackberryRecipes.org SEE SUPER D3

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Doc’s band to play at jazz hall Doc Severinsen and His Big Band will be in Tulsa for a performance at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame tonight. The Grammy-winning trumpeter is back on tour with his band for the first time in nearly five years. Severinsen, the former “Tonight Show” band leader, will perform at the Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, with a limited number of table seats available for $100. Tickets available by phone at 918-281-8609 or online at tulsaworld.com/mytix.

— NOUR HABIB, World Scene Writer

Doc Severinsen and His Big Band will perform at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame tonight. Tulsa World file

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knowing, and they’ll scare the sneezes out of me. Speaking of which, I’ve got to move that dang coat rack in my house. It used to be in Youngun’s bedroom, and at Christmas I moved it near the front door because, well, it made sense, providing a place for me to sling my trench coat, scarves and a yellow feather boa from a Mardi Gras party. But whenever I arrive home late, with my mind on other things, like Rose Byrne or LMFAO, I see that stupid coat rack on the left and scream, like it’s some Bourbon Street flasher about to jump me and … I don’t know, umbrella me to death. Seems silly to move the thing, though, as I react the same way in the middle of the night when passing the mirror over the living room sofa. I probably need a stronger anti-anxiety drug, but I’m afraid all the medications we take and all the chemicals we douse ourselves with at the bathroom vanity make us that much more susceptible to illnesses. Like the Black Death, perhaps. God bless us all. FROM THE BLOGS

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See ‘The Artist’ at a special screening Check out one of several unique events going on this week: WEDNESDAY: OSCAR WINNER ‘THE ARTIST’ If you still haven’t seen “The Artist,” you may be feeling left out after its huge Oscar win. Here’s your chance to see it — and in the artistically appropriate setting of the Circle Cinema. When: 5:50 p.m. Wednesday Where: Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave. Cost: $8.50

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Adley Stump knew it was going to be a “hell of a fight.” And even though her competition admitted that Stump, a Tulsa native, was a powerhouse to be reckoned with, Blake Shelton still didn’t pick his fellow Oklahoma native in the battle rounds on Monday night’s episode of “The Voice.” That honor went to 17-yearold RaeLynn, a country crooner who — sorry, maybe I’m showing my Oklahoma bias — didn’t have the vocal chops Stump possessed when they sang Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin” together. Nonetheless, Adley was bid adieu and returned to Nashville, where she’s been pursuing her music dreams. “This is a talent that I didn’t even know I had,” Stump told me recently during a phone interview from Music City, where she’s fully intent on making a name for herself, with or without “The Voice.” But no hard feelings were evident after Shelton made his decision. “I look up to you, and I hope I made you proud,” she told him from the stage. “It’s been the best experience of my life.” After she left, Shelton told the camera, “she’ll be unstoppable.” Love me some Shelton and his fabulous wife, Grammywinning siren Miranda Lambert; but I couldn’t help but wonder if he had made his mind up on RaeLynn before the battle round. After all, he compared the pint-sized Texan to his own wife, calling her a “stylist” of the non-hair variety on multiple occasions. But whatever. I look forward to seeing where Miss Adley takes her own career. Deep breathing and U-

Tulsa native Adley Stump was eliminated in the battle rounds on Monday night’s episode of “The Voice.” COURTESY

Hauling on, the evening opened up with Adam “Time Share” Levine (I may explain the nickname in a blog soon), who picked Tony and Chris to sing U2’s “Beautiful Day.” Tony, if you recall, turned all four judges’ chairs in the blind auditions. His celebrity mentors were Alanis Morisette (who looks fantastic, by the way) and soulful crooner Robin Thicke, who perpetuated my pseudotheory that all celebrities are overly sensitive to light by wearing sunglasses inside. No big surprise, Levine picked Tony, although Shelton pointed out that Chris’ pitch was more consistent. Xtina and her cleavage (se-

riously, is she still nursing a child?) picked Chris Mann and Monique to duet “Power of Love,” which had to be more intimidating than asking Tim Tebow to play flag football with you. Monique, it came out, can’t read music (ruh-roh, Scooby), but she’s a good belter — albeit a smidgen tense. “Relax,” Xtina said. “All you want to do is give back to your parents.” Yeah, that would make me relax. In the battle round, Chris sounded a tad shaky, and they didn’t mesh fabulously; but he made Xtina’s cut. Next up was Cee Lo, whom I was hoping would pick New Yorker but former Tul-

as a duet. Guess it was less strange than “You Oughta Know,” but at least the creepiness factor of that song as a duet would’ve been more entertaining. Anyhoo, Shelton was anxious to hear both the “tender moments and the power moments of their vocals” during the battle round. Brian was nervous in auditions, as Kelly Clarkson pointed out. And Blake expressed a bit of concern about Jordis, saying, “I don’t know what’s going on with her.” After they sang, Blake told them, “Neither did the best they could do,” which was spot-on. But he picked Jordis in the end. The night’s final battle was between Xtina’s team members Anthony and Jesse, who had to sing Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You.” Xtina doesn’t play around when it comes to picking music. One of my favorite moments of the night came when Jewel told Jesse “no extra trills.” I sincerely hope Xtina was listening to that because, God love her, the girl wears me out sometimes listening to her. Anyway, Anthony and Jesse delivered the best duet of the whole two hours, eliciting an “amazing performance” Tweet from Keys herself. I don’t recall if Cee Lo weighed in on the performance because I was trading emails with a friend about Xtina’s cleavage, but she concurred with Adam and Blake, and picked Jesse. Now, we just have to hold our breath between now and next week when Jamar will (hopefully) sing. “Word on the Street,” someone in the newsroom told me, is that he might be on. So we shall see …

san Jamar Daniel Rogers to sing. Sadly, we’ll have to wait at least one more week for that, as the coach pitted Cheesa (who should totally change her name to “Chessa” because that’s how it’s pronounced) against Air Force Angie to sing “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” Babyface mentored Cheesa while Ne-Yo helped Angie, who was the better singer technically. But Cheesa had soul, which was what Cee Lo was after. For what it’s worth, Time Share picked her, too. It was back to Blake in the show’s second hour, when he picked Jordis and Brian to sing “Ironic” — which is Jason Ashley Wright 918-581-8483 jason.wright@tulsaworld.com a really weird song to hear

‘Downton’ creator brings ‘Titanic’ to ABC She will portray an ambitious Irish woman looking for a fresh start in New York. For a sneak peek of Titanic lives to sink again in Fellowes told The Daily Mail “Titantic,” go to Julian Fellowes’ latest project that there are similarities betulsaworld.com/titanictv for television coming April 14 to tween the soap opera-like storyABC. lines and pace of “Downton” and The four-part miniseries, “Titanic.” “We, right from the start, set produced by ITV and written by out to tell the story of the whole “Yes, it has a multi-story arc,” the creator of “Downton Abbey,” ship.” he told the publication. “It is a is designed to tell the story of the structure I like. It suits me. I like The “whole ship” refers ship and what really happened the pace and all the stories hapto passengers from steerage, on that tragic night in 1912. pening at once.” second-class and first-class plus “This is a portrait of a ship in a the servants and officers, he said. Fellowes’ “Downton” was such way that other versions haven’t a success that 87 countries have The miniseries will mark 100 been,” said Fellowes at the film’s years since the ship sank April 15, purchased the right to air his recent premiere in the London new “Titanic” miniseries before 1912, after hitting an iceberg on Film Museum, reported The it premieres in England later in its maiden voyage from England Daily Mail. to New York, killing 1,500 people. March. ABC will air parts one “‘A Night to Remember’ is a through three 7-10 p.m. April 14 The miniseries will introduce wonderful film, but it’s mainly and will conclude 8-9 p.m. April viewers to new characters as about the officers. James Camwell as some based on historical 15. eron’s was another wonderful figures. One familiar face will film — but that is a love story set be Maria Doyle Kennedy, who Rita Sherrow 918-581-8360 rita.sherrow@tulsaworld.com against the sinking of the Titanic. played Vera Bates on “Downton.”

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Find Oscars jewelry favs for less BY KIM BROWN

World Scene Writer

nce again, fashion at the Oscars proved that classics are always in hot demand. And classic means diamonds when it comes to celebrities. Some of the accessories on these leading ladies were so sparkling, it was hard not to notice. Many chose to eschew the statement necklace — a trend popular everywhere lately — and preferred bangle bracelets, minimal earrings and sparkling rings. “When a lot of the girls come in for prom and say they need a necklace, I often say, ‘You don’t need a big necklace, you have a lot of beading on your dress,’ ” said Marsha Stanley, store manager of Primrose Accessory, 9318 E. 71st St. She said her staff noticed that the Oscars were all about “bracelets and studs — not a lot of necklaces.” Here are some picks for matching your favorite Oscars look to your upcoming special event.

Natalie Portman

Statement necklaces Despite the trends, a few stunning necklaces stood out on the red carpet. Case in point — last year’s best actress winner, Natalie Portman, chose to go for the statement necklace to adorn her vintage Dior dress. The V-shaped collar necklace made of diamonds and platinum by Harry Winston took a daring swan dive to a point. “She wore a huge drop necklace,” said Kalissa Stimson, assistant manager at Primrose Accessory, which sells a similar necklace for $12.93, with matching earrings. According to Wilson, big necklaces are still as popular as they were last season. “Customers still want what we call the midriff necklace — it falls right below the collar bone,” she said. “It’s a little longer than the choker, and we have many styles from Fossil that don’t cost a fortune.”

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Earrings, etc. This broach ($5.93) and short necklace ($11.93) from Primrose Accessory are close copies of the jewelry Michelle Williams wore to the 84th Academy Awards.

Charming chokers Michelle Williams was a knockout in a bright coral dress from Louis Vuitton, but her simple necklace and pretty bow broach got plenty of due attention. The best actress nominee’s diamond necklace was made from a whopping 30 carats by Fred Leighton for Forevermark, but the look can be emulated at Primrose for $11.93. A similar bow broach is $5.93. Cameron Diaz also wore a short Tiffany diamond necklace, and Penelope Cruz sizzled in a choker by Chopard. It would be the perfect pairing with a solid, strapless dress.

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Oscar fans gave nominee Melissa McCarthy so much This clutch is availattention for her beautiful able for less than $25 at Primrose Accessory. dress custom-made by Marina Rinaldi that her accessories were overshadowed. But she shared a nice story about her heels and clutch on the red carpet. “My dear, dear friend Brian Atwood made my lovely handbag and fantastic shoes for me and wrote a message to me on the bottom,” McCarthy told E! host Ryan Seacrest. Turns out the A-list accessories designer and McCarthy have been “dear friends since high school,” she said. Lightning definitely struck twice at her school. A similar boxy clutch can be found at Primrose Accessory for less than $25.

Bracing for bracelets Gwyneth Paltrow rocked the red carpet in a white dress by Tom Ford with a daring cape. But her second standout accessory was her Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie pavé cuff. “We have a stretch cuff that’s perfect for that minimal look,” said Kalissa Stimson, assistant manager at Primrose Accessory. The price tag for a copycat cuff is only $14.93, which can be worn for evening or as a way to dress up a daytime look. Gwyneth Paltrow Stackable bangles in a rainbow of colors are popular in the accessories department of Macy’s Promenade, said manager Kristine Wilson. “We have all different kinds of stackable bracelets, some with charms. And many with three or four different bands running together and beads running through them,” Wilson said.

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For those who did wear earrings at the Oscars, less was more. Kalissa Stimson of Primrose Accessory pointed out some examples. She noted that Jennifer Lopez wore double-drop diamonds, and said a copycat version was available for $4.93. “Sandra Bullock — since her dress was a little more up to her neck — wore a single line of stones,” she said, pointing to a version for $3.93. “At first I was thinking that everything was so simple,” she said. “But it’s just the time for that look.”

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Husband showing signs of ‘work/spouse’ thing

NEA CROSSWORD

Dear Amy: My husband received a promotion and works as the right hand to a woman a few years younger than he. I don’t feel there is anything sexual happening, but he has become withdrawn. If I ask how his day goes, he is noncommittal. I can’t seem to have a normal conversation with him anymore, and he seems to snap at me for no reason. He always seems to be finding something wrong with my tone or the words I choose to use. He seems to put more effort and enthusiasm into getting ready for work than anything else. I know my husband and his co-worker text regularly. I looked through these texts recently. They talk about their favorite things — foods and music, etc. Am I just paranoid? I’ve tried bringing this up to him, and he gets defensive and dismisses it as if it is just unthinkable. I don’t think I would have a problem if I’d ever met her, but at any work function I’ve been to, she seems to avoid me. Should I go and try to meet her myself at his work? Do I just leave it be? I am at a loss. I don’t want to just leave it be and have this become some “work/spouse” thing. — Worried Dear Worried: Get on this. Get on it, and stay on it. Your husband is exhibiting the classic signs of developing a “work/ spouse” thing: communicating privately with his co-worker about personal things, finding fault with your every move and get-

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ting defensive when you try to talk about it. I read a great quote recently: “Infidelity doesn’t start the first time your partner sleeps with someone else; it begins when your partner becomes closer to someone else than to you.” Do not leave this alone. Confront this issue with your husband calmly and directly. It might not be your style to show up at your husband’s office to take him out for lunch, but I think you should consider a very low-key drop by to see him, meet his colleague and bring this issue into the light. A counselor will help you sort this out; if your husband won’t go with you, go by yourself. Dear Amy: I appreciated your advice to “Concerned Mom” about “fighting fair” when there are children. But I’d like to tell you that it is not always necessary to leave the room. Kids need to see their parents arguing successfully and respectfully. Then they’ll learn how to do it. — Voice of Experience Dear Experience: I loudly agree. Thank you. Send questions via email to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

Cardiac rehabilitation is just what the doctor ordered

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Dear Doctor K: I recently had a heart attack. Now my doctor wants me to start cardiac rehabilitation. Is it dangerous for me to start exercising so soon? Dear Reader: Doctors know that inactivity doesn’t help your heart or the rest of your body. Exercise actually strengthens your heart, if you do it correctly. And it helps your muscles use oxygen more efficiently, easing the heart’s workload. The centerpiece of cardiac

rehab is usually a structured and supervised exercise program. Your initial attempts at exercise are closely monitored in a medical setting. You start off exercising slowly, for short periods, and gradually increase the pace. Monitoring can spot any heart problems that may develop while you exercise. You should start cardiac rehab a month or so after a heart attack or bypass surgery. You can start even sooner after

angioplasty. Rehab programs also teach you how to manage your risk factors for heart disease. These include weight management, nutrition, stress reduction and quitting smoking. The staff typically includes doctors, nurses, exercise specialists, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists and psychologists. You should expect to go to the rehab facility for a few hours, one to three times a

DAILY BRIDGE COLUMN BY FRANK STEWART

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Having played golf, or some semblance of it, I know that a great approach shot won’t help if you fall apart on the green. At bridge, judging the bidding well doesn’t guarantee a good result. Today’s South did well to leap to five diamonds. His king of spades and long diamonds were encouraging, and the auction suggested that North had a singleton heart. West led the queen of clubs, and South was so pleased with his bidding that he forgot to win 11 tricks. He took the ace and led the jack of hearts. East won and led the ace and a low trump, so South couldn’t ruff two hearts in dummy. He tried to set up the spades — he took the K-A and ruffed a spade — but when East discarded, South lost a second heart. South three-putted. He must start the spades at Trick Two, ruffing the third spade. He next concedes a heart. If East leads the ace and a low trump, South wins in dummy, ruffs a spade, ruffs a heart and discards his last heart on the good spade. Family circus

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of life. And you may enjoy exercising with people who’ve gone through a similar experience. We have more information on cardiac rehabilitation in our Special Health Report, “Heart Disease: A Guide to Preventing and Treating Coronary Artery Disease.” You can find out more about it at my website.

week. Some people attend for just a few weeks. Others continue for months. Ask your doctor if the program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Still need some convincing? People who participate in cardiac rehab are less likely to die during the first few years following a heart attack or procedure. Participating in rehab can also improve your quality

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Today’s clue: R equals h

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present. Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

“ Y R N U N V U N FA L N J V X F K R N B D Y R D B Z D ’ L PA D B P YA J D N T U A L V B A H N U J A F N AT F V Y D F T V O Y D A B . ” — FVCHVJAU JVCD Previous Solution: “Work eight hours and sleep eight hours and make sure they are not the same hours.” — T. Boone Pickens

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Stylish events popping up in Tulsa like spring colors

San Miguel School President Joseph O’Connor (left), Hispanic American Foundation Director Veronica Donnelly and outgoing president of the Hispanic American Foundation Ron Brown recently attended the 22nd annual Hispanic American Foundation meeting. Courtesy

Hispanic charity fosters education The Hispanic American Foundation is a friend to education in Tulsa. It works to provide scholarship money to motivated students and celebrates those who overcome personal obstacles. During its recent 22nd annual meeting, the foundation honored its scholarship recipients and welcomed board members and guests to the event at Harwelden Mansion. Outgoing President Ron Brown thanked Antonio Alonso, the John Boria Family, the Lou and Connie Miller Charitable Foundation and the LDF Companies/Wendy’s who will join the foundation this year in jointly sponsoring 14 $2,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Additionally, the foundation endows six scholarships at local universities and co-sponsors two four-year college scholarships with The Simon Estes Foundation. During the meeting, the foundation presented San Miguel School President Joe O’Connor with a $5,000 check for the middle school’s literacy program. Chairman Denny Saun-

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ders introduced newly elected officers Jeff Nevins, president; Thomas Bueno, Pedro Mari and Mimi Rice, vice presidents; Pat Tillotson, treasurer; and Carrie Stone, assistant treasurer. Guests included Ludo and Jim Brown, Rich Herrera, Dr. Luis and Maria Reinoso, Tulsa Library CEO Gary Shaffer, Dr. Jose and Laura Medina, Judy and Rodger Randle, Ronnie Donnelly, Terry Saunders, Hispanic Affairs Commission Chairman Dr. Nilda Reyes, Sylvia and Bill Morgan, Emily and Phil Wood, Kenny Rodrequez, Eddie Stone, Esmeralda Vega, Marian and Max Vowel, Larry Bartley, Laurie Krimbill, Gilberto Soberal and Alison Stookey. Recipients of the HAF Bendana Scholarship who attend OSU-Tulsa, Greg Arellanes and Inez Jimenez, thanked the foundation for fostering Hispanic scholars’ educations.

Color me obsessed. This weekend, shopping around Tulsa was an eyepopping experience because of all the happy colors arriving in clothing stores. Cheery canary, pink pops, and grass green were just a few of the shades of some delightful colors out this spring. Even if neon pink jeans are not exactly your style — and yes, I realize how difficult they are to pull off — designers and discount stores alike are using the bright color trend in impressive and creative ways. A pop of pink or coral on a camel sandal is the perfect example. Or, try a neon yellow skinny belt on your jeans or pencil skirt. You can stay polished and punchy at the same time. That’s the beauty of spring. Here are some stylish events in Tulsa this week:

Clear the racks for FCS Family & Children’s Services is calling on local merchants to clear their racks for a good cause. The agency is preparing for its ninth Abersons & Friends Warehouse sale, March 28-30, and is seeking unsold stock from shops. Merchants can donate items such as women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; home decor items; housewares; accessories and more. Family & Children’s Services will coordinate pickup from the stores. For more, call 918-560-1115, or email rdowdell@fcsok.org.

Joseph Ribkoff at Pavilion Spring and summer has arrived at Pavilion at Utica Square. The shop will host a Joseph Ribkoff trunk show, featuring spring and summer 2012 collections from the label. The event is set from

STYLE SCENE 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Refreshments will be served to shoppers, and they will receive a Ribkoff gift with purchase, plus a 10 percent discount on Ribkoff merchandise purchased during the event. For more, call 918-743-8601.

Free bra fittings for breast cancer research Wacoal is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to offer free bra fittings from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Dillard’s Promenade. The Fit for the Cure event will give customers a chance

to get a free Wacoal bra fitting from a specialist and to sign up to receive a monthly reminder about self breast exams. For every participant, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, for breast cancer research. And Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or a piece from its B.tempt’d collection purchased at the event. For more, call 918-627-7700. Kim Brown 918-581-8474 kim.brown@tulsaworld.com

Bright colored jeans are a hit for spring. This very turquoise blue jean (right) from Belk is by Michael Kors, $79.50. Courtesy

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Trading on Phillips 66 spinoff nears • The CEO of ConocoPhillips says he expects its new refining entity to begin regular trading May 1. FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS ConocoPhillips, which plans to spin off its refining business, expects the new entity to begin regular trading May 1, chairman and CEO James Mulva said at a meeting with analysts and investors Monday. The new entity will be known as Phillips 66 and trade under the symbol PSX. Phillips 66 has bank financing in

place and may access debt capital markets before the spinoff, according to Houston-based ConocoPhillips. Mulva also said ConocoPhillips expects to sell $10 billion in assets this year, the high end of its forecast. Most of the sales will be related to exploration and production this year, he said. “They would be oriented towards assets that we have that have lower returns or do not have the upside

potential” of some other properties, Mulva said. ConocoPhillips is in the middle of a three-year program to sell assets. The company plans $5 billion of share repurchases in the first half of this year, with an additional $5 billion dependent on the timing of its dispositions, Mulva said. With its plan to sell $10 billion of assets this year, the company will have sold $30 billion of holdings over three years, including its shares in Russia’s OAO Lukoil. Daily production at ConocoPhillips is forecast to be 1.55 million bar-

rels of oil equivalent this year, Mulva said. ConocoPhillips produced 1.62 million barrels a day last year, according to the company’s website. Production may begin to grow next year at a compound annual rate of 3 percent to 5 percent through 2016, the company said. Employees at ConocoPhillips’ offices in Bartlesville began being notified late last month about which company they’ll be working for when the split occurs. The total number of workers in Bartlesville, which currently is about 3,500, will stay the same, of-

ficials said. Bartlesville, a global support center for the company, was the headquarters of Phillips Petroleum Co. before it merged with Conoco Inc. in 2002. ConocoPhillips operates out of five facilities in Bartlesville — the Plaza, Phillips and Adams office buildings, the Information Center and the Technology Center. Shares of ConocoPhillips fell 9 cents to finish at $77.56 on the New York Stock Exchange. The Tulsa World Business staff contributed to this story by Bloomberg News.

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American Airlines boost in traffic highest in years BY D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer

Passenger traffic rose 6 percent in February at American Airlines, one of the largest percentage increases in several years, executives of the carrier said Monday. Traffic at American Eagle Airlines, American’s regional airline affiliate, rose 18.9 percent last month compared with February 2011, executives said. American, which operates 16 flights a day at Tulsa International

Airport, flew 9.15 billion revenue passenger miles in February, up 6 percent from February 2011, on a 4.7 percent increase in capacity. American spokesman Tim Smith said the improving U.S. and Japanese economies and the inauguration of service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, were factors in the improving traffic. “We did have good weather and good operating numbers, too,” he said. Traffic was strong last month in every market that American serves:

BIZ QUICKS Cut in China’s growth forecast sends U.S. stock market lower Signs of slowing economic growth in China pushed U.S. stocks lower Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 14.76 points at 12,962.81. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao lowered the target rate for economic growth to 7.5 percent from 8 percent, where it has stood for years. That’s a negative sign because growth in China has been a key factor shoring up the global economy since the financial crisis of 2008. Half of the world’s steel is consumed in China, and the news sent steel

company stocks sharply lower. AK Steel Holding Corp. lost 6 percent, while U.S. Steel fell 4.7 percent. The lower projection for Chinese growth also hurt stocks of U.S. materials companies that depend on China for profits. Caterpillar, which makes heavy equipment, fell 2.1 percent. Alcoa, the aluminum maker, fell 3.6 percent.

Consumer agency starts taking complaints about student loans The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau started accepting complaints about student loans Monday. The new federal agency said it expects complaints about billing, confus-

up 15.9 percent in the Pacific, 8 percent in the Atlantic and 7.3 percent in Latin America, company officials said. A revenue passenger mile is flying one paying passenger one mile. American’s load factor — the percentage of seats filled — was 75.8 percent in February, an increase of 1 point over February 2011. American boarded 6.4 million passengers last month, up 7.2 percent from February 2011. The Fort Worth-based carrier flew 140.59 million cargo ton miles

WATCHDOG Richard Cordray: “Getting a higher education can mean taking on significant debt — a big decision with a lot of consequences.” ing advertising and collection by private student lenders. It will relay complaints about federal student loans, such as Stafford and PLUS loans, to the Department of Education. Americans owe more to student lenders than they owe to credit card issuers or any other category of unsecured lender, the CFPB said. Mortgages are considered secured loans because

last month, up 1.6 percent compared with February 2011. A cargo ton mile is flying one ton of cargo one mile. In the first two months of the year, American flew 19.15 billion revenue passenger miles, a 3.5 percent increase compared with the same period last year, on a 1 percent increase in capacity. American’s load factor in the first two months was 77.2 percent, up 1.9 points. American boarded 13.18 million passengers through February, a 3.9

percent increase compared with the same period last year. It flew 276.26 million system cargo ton miles in the first two months, unchanged from the first two months of 2011. American Eagle flew 719.13 million revenue passenger miles in February, up 18.9 percent from February 2011, on a capacity increase of 14 percent. American Eagle’s load factor in February was 70.2 percent, up 2.9

banks can foreclose on the house if a borrower stops making payments. “Getting a higher education can mean taking on significant debt — a big decision with a lot of consequences,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray. The CFPB was created by Congress to oversee parts of the financial industry that were poorly regulated before the financial crisis. The agency is already accepting complaints about credit cards, mortgages and checking accounts. Financial companies are expected to respond to consumer complaints within 15 days and resolve them in 60 days.

wheat crop was in good or excellent condition as of Sunday, down from 67 percent a week earlier. About 50 percent of the crop in Kansas got top ratings this week, while Texas was at 33 percent, said a report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Across the country, the amount of winter wheat planted for harvest this year came in at nearly 42 million acres, according to an earlier report. That’s an increase of 3 percent from 2011 and up 12 percent from 2010. The agency credited the increase to the higher prices. Winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested in later spring or summer. — FROM WIRE REPORTS

State wheat crop’s ratings edge lower in past week The government reported Monday that 62 percent of Oklahoma’s winter

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Madoff judge: NY Mets owners owe $83M

• The trustee in the Madoff case says the team’s owners received millions in fictitious profits. BY LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press

NEW YORK — The New York Mets’ owners must pay up to $83 million to the trustee recovering money for Bernard Madoff investors, a judge said Monday, though he expressed doubt that the trustee will succeed in proving at a trial this month that he’s entitled to as much as $300 million more. U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff issued his four-page ruling to narrow the subject of a March 19 trial in Manhattan that results from Trustee Irving Picard’s effort to force the club’s owners to pay as much as $1 billion into a fund established to repay thousands of investors cheated of billions of dollars during Madoff’s decades-long fraud. Last year, Rakoff had ruled that the team’s owners wouldn’t owe more than $386 million to other Madoff investors. He made it clear then that they would likely owe up to $83 million but said the trustee must prove that the Mets’ owners “willfully blinded” themselves to Madoff’s fraud to get more. His ruling Monday determined that the exact amount up to $83 million won’t be left to the jury but will be decided by him in a future written de-

New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon (left) and the team’s chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon, listen to a media question during a news conference in New York on Oct. 29, 2010. A federal judge ruled Monday that owners of the Mets owe up to $83 million to the trustee recovering money for investors who were defrauded by Bernard Madoff. Associated Press file

cision, likely after he hears more from lawyers on both sides. Rakoff rejected a request by lawyers for the Mets’ owners to say Picard wasn’t entitled to more money, a ruling that would have eliminated the need for the trial. But he said he “remains skeptical that the trustee can ultimately rebut the defen-

dants’ showing of good faith.” He said he was concerned that much of the evidence offered by both sides in court papers so far would not be admissible at trial. “Conclusions are no substitute for facts, and too much of what the parties characterized as bombshells proved to be nothing but bombast,” he wrote.

Amanda Remus, a spokesman for Picard, said the trustee and his lawyers were aware of Rakoff’s order and were reviewing it. Sterling Partners, a business entity that includes the Mets’ owners, said in a statement: “We are preparing for trial. We look forward to demonstrating that we were not willfully blind to the Madoff fraud.”

Chesapeake eyes asset growth • The company hopes to cut debt by 25 percent, as well. FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Chesapeake Energy Corp. is looking to grow its net asset value by $10 billion per year, a company executive said Monday. “Looking forward to 2012, our goal is to complete the 25/25 plan; that’s to grow production over a two-year time frame by 25 percent while also reducing our debt by 25 percent,” said Jeff Mobley, president of investor relations and research for the Oklahoma City-based company. “We hope to grow our net asset value by $10 billion per

year focusing on a vertically integrated strategy and we’ll continue to work on building a top-five liquids producer by 2015, a top-five service company and a top-five midstream company.” Speaking at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla., Mobley said Chesapeake in 2011 reduced its long-term debt from 73 cents per unit of proved reserves to 55 cents per unit of proved reserves. Also last year, Chesapeake increased its proved reserves by 10 percent, he said. The company, Mobley said, intends to meet its debt-reduction goals without issuing any new equity. The market has been challenging for natural gas pro-

ducers, he noted. “Natural gas prices … (have) declined from a high of $13 in 2008 to a low of $2 recently, or near $2, and Chesapeake has been one of the biggest drivers of lower prices as we’ve ramped up our production,” Mobley said. “… And in light of that, we’ve recognized the need to shift our capital allocation. “To start 2011 we had nearly 100 rigs drilling for natural gas; we averaged 75 for all of last year. Keep in mind that the second-most-active driller in America only has about 50 rigs. We’ve stepped that pace of drilling down to about 24 rigs. On top of that, we’re curtailing production.” Still, Mobley said, Chesapeake sees forces on the horizon that should help to in-

crease natural gas prices over the long term. Industrial demand is forecast to rise, as is power generation, he said. In addition, a number of fertilizer plants and ethanol facilities are being relocated to the United States. Chesapeake declared a quarterly dividend Monday of 8.75 cents per share. It will be paid April 30 to shareholders of record on April 16. The company’s stock closed Monday at $24.23 a share, down 10 cents from Friday, in trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The 52-week high is $35.75, while the low is $20.41. The Tulsa World Business staff wrote this story from a transcript provided by Bloomberg News.

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es, but he also is a longtime skeptic of European projects. He has opposed any aid for struggling countries during the sovereign debt crisis, saying the Greeks should return to the drachma. He also was a prominent figure in the Netherlands’ rejection of the European constitution in 2005. Wilders acknowledged Monday it would cost money to depart the euro and calculated the new guilder might rise by 10 percent against the euro in the short term, hurting exports. But he argued consumers’ purchasing power would improve in compensation. That analysis doesn’t address the possible costs if a Dutch departure leads to a new acute financial crisis in Europe. A majority of Dutch voters say they want to remain in the single currency, though most regret joining it. Enthusiasm has waned as the country’s economy has weakened in recent months. The gov-

ernment’s statistics agency announced last week that the country is now in recession. Earlier Monday, Wilders met with Rutte at the start of negotiations to reduce the country’s deficit. A government forecast last week put the deficit at 4.5 percent of GDP this year, greater than the 3 percent allowed under European rules, due to the economic slowdown. To achieve the 3 percent target, the country would likely have to cut spending on health care and pensions. But Wilders said his party would only accept new cuts in exchange for — largely symbolic — cuts on foreign aid and cultural programs. “And if not, not.” A break with Wilders would mean the fall of the government, followed by new national elections, which are not currently scheduled until 2014. European President Herman van Rompuy has said the cuts required of the Netherlands are “actually not so large” in comparison with what Greece is undergoing. “I wouldn’t over-dramatize the situation,” he said on Dutch television program Buitenhof on Sunday. The remarks were not wellreceived, given ongoing discontent over previous rounds of spending cuts. A strike by cleaners is now entering its

10th week, while police went on strike in four provinces Monday over a pay freeze in 2012. Primary school teachers are due to strike nationwide Tuesday over funding cuts. Wilders enlisted the aid of British research firm Lombard Street for a report on the costs of leaving the euro. Study author Charles Dumas said he calculated that Dutch per-capita income would be (euro) 1,800 ($2,375) per year higher if it had never joined the euro, in part by using comparisons to non-euro countries Switzerland and Sweden. “It seems to me a powerful argument by analogy,” Dumas said, pointing out similarities among the three countries. The conclusion contradicts that of most other economic analysis, which says the small, export-focused Dutch economy has been one of the euro’s biggest beneficiaries. Ronald Plasterk, a leader of the opposition Labor party, called Wilders’ plan “a fantasy,” but said if he is serious, he should put leaving the euro at the heart of budget negotiations. The Lombard analysis says the Netherlands would save far more money by leaving the euro than it is targeting with spending cuts. “Be a man and follow through,” Plasterk said on RTL television.

last month, a 13.2 percent increase compared with the same month last year. FROM E1 In the first two months of the year, American Eagle points. flew 1.47 billion revenue pasThe regional carrier board- senger miles, a 14.3 percent ed 1.46 million passengers increase compared with the

first two months of 2011, on a 9.5 percent increase in capacity. American Eagle’s load factor through February was 68.7 percent, an increase of 2.9 points. The regional carrier board-

ed 2.97 million passengers in the first two months, an 8.7 percent increase compared with January and February 2011.

BY TOBY STERLING Associated Press

AMSTERDAM — Dutch populist politician Geert Wilders on Monday called for a national referendum on abandoning the euro and reintroducing the guilder. The idea is not likely to succeed in the short term, but it marks a significant change in the discussion over the euro in one of the “core” euro-zone countries — one of the few, along with Germany, that retains a top-notch credit rating. “With the guilder, the Netherlands would be master of its own money again,” Wilders said at a news conference in the Hague. His call came hours after he met with the country’s prime minister to discuss new spending cuts needed to comply with European budget rules that, ironically, the Netherlands itself demanded in exchange for participating in a new bailout package for Greece. Wilders heads the Freedom Party, the country’s third-largest, and is an indispensable partner for Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s minority Cabinet. Rutte relies on outside help from Freedom to achieve a majority in parliament. Wilders is mostly known for his anti-immigrant stanc-

Geert Wilders: “The Netherlands would be master of its own money again.”

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The trustee previously sued the Mets’ owners, saying they had to know Madoff was acting illegally. Lawyers for the Mets’ owners have repeatedly said that their clients had no idea Madoff wasn’t investing their money as he said he was. Nearly 5,000 investors were deceived in the fraud by the former NASDAQ chair-

man, who told them their $20 billion investment had grown to $68 billion by November 2008. Weeks later, he revealed his fraud, confessing that only several hundred million dollars were left. In his lawsuit, Picard said the Mets’ owners received $83.3 million in fictitious profits and $301 million in principal in the two years before a bankruptcy filing was made regarding the Madoff assets. Rakoff’s rulings limiting what Picard can collect have been encouraging to the Mets’ co-owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, who have said they were victims of Madoff’s fraud. The Mets announced last year that they were considering selling up to 25 percent of the franchise because of “uncertainty” caused by the lawsuit. Despite the upcoming trial, the tension surrounding the team over the Madoff issue seems to have relaxed. Wilpon said at an appearance in Port St. Lucie, Fla., last week that the Mets’ owners plan to keep the franchise “for a very long time.” He cited a slashed payroll and an encouraging outlook in the courts. “When it started, there was a really big number out there and now — I’m not minimizing — but it’s a different number,” Wilpon said. Madoff is serving a 150year prison sentence in North Carolina for his multibilliondollar Ponzi scheme. Associated Press writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report from Clearwater, Fla.

FYI: BUSINESS Judge tells Stanford jury to continue deliberating A Houston judge told jurors to continue deliberating at tycoon R. Allen Stanford’s fraud trial Monday after they indicated they were deadlocked on at least some of the 14 charges. Stanford is accused of bilking investors out of $7 billion in a massive Ponzi scheme.

U.S. District Judge David Hittner prodded the jury to reach a unanimous verdict. A short time later, the jury ended its fourth day of deliberations. Defense attorneys say Stanford made money for investors who bought certificates of deposit from his Caribbean bank. Prosecutors say Stanford spent the money on failed businesses and a lavish lifestyle. — FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OKLAHOMA AGRICULTURE Tulsa livestock The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Monday at the Tulsa Stockyards: Receipts: 1,975; week ago: 1,915. Compared to last week: feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer and heifer calves $4-10 higher. Demand very good for thin fleshed yearly kinds and good quality calves. Fleshy new crop calves and lesser quality calves steady-4 higher. Supply included 16 percent over 600 lbs. 50 percent heifers 310 cows and bulls. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 1 260 260 210 (210); 36 305-333 320 221-240.50 (228.94); 18 372-399 388 210-217 (214); 1 350 350 201 (201) Fleshy; 45 401-448 429 200-220 (215.84); 47 453-498 472 196-216 (207.35); 59 505-547 525 190-210 (200.02); 26 558-593 577 182-195 (188.20); 8 600-635 617 175-180 (176.66); 26 665-699 696 158-168 (160.86); 10 805-848 838 141-147 (145.40); 1 895 895 130 (130); 2 968 968 128.50 (128.50). Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 8 333 333 214 (214); 15 354-385 366 201-215 (208.42); 18 400-405 402 195-211 (203.84); 28 453-470 465 191-205.50 (198.82); 7 556-558 557 168-190.50 (184.05); 11 600-632 626 170-174 (173.30); 8 668 668 156-161 (159.12); 5 731 731 155 (155). Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 1 385 385 195 (195); 7 410-445 429 182-190 (188.41); 2 483 483 170 (170); 2 510-520 515 170-182 (175.94); 6 572 572 155 (155); 1 695 695 144 (144); 1 720 720 128 (128); 1 765 765 129 (129). Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 7 275-285 281 197-212 (203.79); 10 325-330 329 194-203 (195.58); 34 350-392 377 187-204 (192.57); 94 400-448 422 180-192 (187.92); 20 443 443 184.50 (184.50) Thin Fleshed; 63 450-490 476 175-189.50 (182.74); 25 501-547 518 165-183 (175.50); 16 537 537 175 (175) Thin Fleshed; 16 567-593 571 150-169.50 (165.27); 3 573-580 575 149-151 (149.67) Fleshy; 17 600-625 619 147-153.50 (152.41); 7 629-630 629 144 (144) Fleshy; 13 668-695 674 144148.50 (146.72); 7 730-740 737 139-144 (140.28); 8 729 729 140.50 (140.50) Fleshy; 1 755 755 110 (110) Fleshy; 3 822 822 129 (129); 1 945 945 123 (123); 1 965 965 90 (90). Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 6 330-338 335 177-195 (189.10); 18 359-388 372 178-190 (184.37); 5 410443 430 170-183 (174.96); 12 480-497 494 167.50-174 (171.34); 20 516-547 524 172-175.50 (174.59); 2 508 508 153 (153) Thin Fleshed; 11 555-590 582 147160 (155.86); 5 610-628 617 145-149 (146.98); 2 688 688 145.50 (145.50); 5 712-713 712 135-144 (138.60); 3 768 768 137 (137). Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 1 335 335 190 (190); 9 425-435 433 139-147 (143.43); 7 462-465 462 156-168 (157.72); 11 510-548 529 141-153 (148.86); 5 550-593 579 152-156 (153.36); 6 610-624 622 136-147 (137.80); 3 655-685 673 101146 (122.59); 2 720-725 722 107-126 (116.53); 2 975 975 82 (82). Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 1 370 370 214 (214); 3 403-410 405 212-213 (212.66); 3 483 483 208.50 (208.50); 8 505-513 508 197-205 (201.11); 8 555-590 571 166-189 (182.12); 4 605-640 620 165-176 (168.20); 5 655-690 667 160-168 (164.85); 5 720-745 737 143-150 (146.20); 6 713 713 143 (143) Fleshy; 1 750 750 145.50 (145.50); 3 840-845 842 135.50-140 (138.49); 1 875 875 128 (128).

Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 2 393 393 207 (207); 4 421 421 189 (189); 6 485-498 489 180-188 (182.71); 16 512-542 526 173-189 (183.75); 4 568 568 161 (161); 5 605-618 614 155-176 (167.44); 4 668 668 162 (162). Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 8 313-348 322 170-183 (173.52); 7 385390 386 185-188 (185.43); 3 425-445 433 160-180 (172.08); 7 455-495 465 175-188 (184.89); 4 490 490 110 (110) Brahman X; 1 510 510 173 (173); 5 555595 574 155-166 (160.12); 5 605-638 630 146-160 (150.91); 4 755-762 760 114-140 (133.54); 1 850 850 110 (110); 2 1010 1010 91 (91).

Oklahoma markets The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Monday: U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 2 to 3 cents lower. 6.61-7.02. Davis 6.61, Hooker 6.68, Temple 6.69, Frederick, Keyes, Lawton 6.71, Shattuck 6.84, Clinton, Hobart 6.91, Miami 6.92, Alva, Buffalo, Weatherford 6.93, Manchester 6.94, Cherokee 6.96, Medford 6.97, Banner, El Reno, Geary, Okeene, Okarche, Watonga 6.98, Eldorado 7.01, Perry, Ponca City, Stillwater 7.02, Gulf 7.86. MILO: 10 to 11 cents higher. 10.1911.48. Frederick 10.19, Alva, Buffalo 11.42, Hooker, Keyes, Manchester, Ponca City 11.44, Medford, Shattuck, Weatherford 11.46, Miami 11.48, Gulf 12.655. SOYBEANS: 7 to 8 cents lower. 12.27-12.94. Hooker, Shattuck 12.27, Alva, Buffalo 12.62, Medford 12.67, Stillwater 12.72, Ponca City 12.75, Miami 12.94, Gulf 13.885. CORN: 6 cents higher. 6.32-6.96. Manchester, Medford 6.32, Ponca City 6.51, Miami 6.68, Keyes 6.91, Hooker 6.96, Gulf 7.275. CANOLA (CWT): Dacoma 23.42, Hillsdale 23.72, Bison 23.92, Oklahoma City 24.36. COTTON; Grade 41, Leaf 4, Staple 34 Cotton in southwestern Oklahoma averaged 84.50 cents per pound. EGGS: Large 1.12; medium 85 cents; small 76 cents.

Oklahoma livestock The state Department of Agriculture reported the following midsession prices Monday at the Oklahoma City Stockyards: Estimated Receipts: 9,850; week ago: 13,468; year ago: 10,694. Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady. Steer Calves; 4-8 higher; heifer calves 1-3 higher. Stocker cattle 1-2 higher. Demand good to very good for all classes. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1: 350-400 lbs 213-229; 400-500 lbs 198219; 500-600 lbs 190-212; 600-700 lbs 163-180.25; 700-800 lbs 154.75-165.25; 800-850 lbs 150-155; 850-900 lbs 143147; 900-1000 lbs 137.50-139.75. Medium and Large 1-2: 500-600 lbs 179.25-191; 600-700 lbs 163-164; 700775 lbs 155.50-156.50; pkg 865 lbs 137. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1: pkg 365 lbs 189; 400-450 lbs 188-196.50; 450-500 lbs 178-186.25; 500-550 lbs 167-185; 550-600 lbs 164.25-175.50; 600-700 lbs 146.75-159, lot 630 thin Fleshed; 162; few 725-800 lbs 139-145.50; 800-875 lbs 131-138; lot 905 lbs 132.50. Medium and Large 1-2: pkg 395 lbs 175; pkg 590 lbs 165; 600-650); lbs 152.50-158; 700-800 lbs 142-145.50; lot 895 lbs 133.75.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Recovery accelerating, economists say BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is improving faster than economists had expected. They now foresee slightly stronger growth and hiring than they did two months earlier — trends that would help President Barack Obama’s reelection hopes. That’s among the findings of an Associated Press survey late last month of leading economists. The economists think the unemployment rate will fall from its current 8.3 percent to 8 percent by Election Day. That’s better than their 8.4 percent estimate in late December. By the end of 2013, they predict unemployment will drop to 7.4 percent, down from their earlier estimate of 7.8 percent, according to the AP Economy Survey. The brighter outlook for jobs follows five straight months of declining unemployment. One reason the rate has fallen so fast is that fewer out-of-work Americans have started looking for jobs. Peo-

On Friday, the government will issue the jobs report for February. Economists expect it to show that employers added a net 210,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate remained 8.3 percent. The AP survey collected the views of two dozen private, corporate and academic economists on a range of indicators. Among their forecasts: • Americans will save gradually less and borrow more, reversing a shift toward frugality that followed the financial crisis and the start of the Great Recession. • Obama deserves little or no credit for declining unemployment. Only one of the 19 economists who answered the question said Obama should get “a lot” of credit. They give most of the credit to U.S. consumers, who account for about 70 percent of economic Workmen prepare the Valley Forge Casino Resort for its upcoming opening in Valley Forge, Pa. The growth, and businesses. • The economy has begun U.S. economy is improving, and economists surveyed in late February foresaw stronger growth and a self-sustaining period in hiring than they did two months earlier. MATT ROURKE/Associated Press which job growth is fueling ple out of work aren’t counted Many economists have looking for work. If many more consumer spending, by the Labor Department as been surprised that the stron- more were looking, the unem- which should lead to further unemployed unless they’re ac- ger economy hasn’t led more ployment rate would likely be hiring. tively seeking jobs. people without jobs to start higher. • For months, the U.S. econo-

my has shown signs of steady improvement. Employers added more than 200,000 net jobs in both December and January. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly three years. Industrial output jumped in January after surging in December by the most in five years. Auto sales are booming. Even the housing market is showing signs of turning around. Chad Moutray, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers, expects factory output to rise 4 percent this year, better than in 2011. Manufacturers will have to continue hiring to keep up with demand, he said. That will help lower the unemployment rate to 8 percent by Election Day, he predicts. “Manufacturers are relatively upbeat about production this year,” Moutray said. That will require expanding factories and buying more machinery. “All that plays into a better year than some people might have been expecting,” he added.

Travel scam should be reported to FCC Dear Action Line: I received this fax on my home fax machine, supposedly from the American Airlines “H.R. DEPT” addressed to “all employees.” It concerned a vacation travel package worth “$3,000 per couple” for Cancun, Cabo and Jamaica” for just “$175pp.” Being retired from Ford Glass, I called the 866 number to see if this was available to just anybody and was told yes, but when I asked which travel agency was handling this he hung up on me. American Airlines employees have had enough grief recently and don’t need to get involved with this. Can you check into it? — D.W., Tulsa.

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Service sector gains strength WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. service companies expanded in February at the fastest pace in a year, helped by a rise in new orders and job growth. The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 57.3, up from January’s 56.8 and the third straight increase. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion. Service sector expansion coincides with the lowest unemployment in three years, five months of solid to strong job growth and rising consumer confidence. Anthony Nieves, chairman of the ISM’s survey committee, said most comments

from group members “reflect a growing level of optimism about business conditions and the overall economy.” Companies expressed concerns about inflation and rising gas prices, Nieves said. A measure of prices paid by service firms jumped to the highest level in 11 months. Still, the overall reading for the sector was the best since February 2011. A separate report showed factory orders fell 1 percent in January, the biggest decline in 15 months. The decrease was largely expected after a tax cut expired at the end of last year. Even with the decline, orders have been climbing back to near pre-recession levels.

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ENERGY EPA, Pennsylvania battle over regulating ‘fracking’ n

BY MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press

DIMOCK, Pa. — Tugging on rubber gloves, a laboratory worker kneels before a gushing spigot behind Kim Grosso’s house and positions an empty bottle under the clear, cold stream. After extensive testing, Grosso and dozens of her neighbors will know this week what may be lurking in their well water as federal regulators investigate claims of contamination in the midst of one of the nation’s most productive natural gas fields. More than three years into the gas-drilling boom that’s produced thousands of new wells, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Pennsylvania are tussling over regulation of the Marcellus Shale, the vast underground rock formation that holds trillions of cubic feet of gas. The state says EPA is meddling. EPA says it is doing its job. Grosso, who lives near a pair of gas wells drilled in 2008, told federal officials her water became discolored a few months ago, with an intermittent foul odor and taste. Her dog and cats refused to drink it. While there’s no indication

Ray Kemble pumps water from a truck into his neighbor’s tank in Dimock, Pa.

the problems are related to drilling, she hopes the testing will provide answers. “If there is something wrong with the water, who is responsible?” she asked. “Who’s going to fix it, and what does it do to the value of the property?” Federal regulators are ramping up their oversight of the Marcellus with dual investigations in the northeastern and southwestern corners of Pennsylvania. EPA is also sampling water around Pennsylvania for its national study of the potential environmental and public health impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the technique that blasts

a cocktail of sand, water and chemicals deep underground to stimulate oil and gas production in shale formations like the Marcellus. Fracking allows drillers to reach previously inaccessible gas reserves, but it produces huge volumes of polluted wastewater and environmentalists say it can taint groundwater. Energy companies deny it. The heightened federal scrutiny rankles the industry and politicians in the state capital, where the administration of pro-drilling Gov. Tom Corbett insists that Pennsylvania regulators are best suited to oversee the gas industry.

The complaints echo those in Texas and in Wyoming, where EPA’s preliminary finding that fracking chemicals contaminated water supplies is forcefully disputed by state officials and energy executives. Caught in the middle of the state-federal regulatory dispute are residents who don’t know if their water is safe to drink. EPA is charged by law with protecting and ensuring the safety of the nation’s drinking water, but it has largely allowed the states to take the lead on rules and enforcement as energy companies drilled and fracked tens of thousands of new wells in recent years. In Pennsylvania, that began to change last spring after news organizations reported that huge volumes of partially treated wastewater were being discharged into rivers and streams that supply drinking water. EPA asked the state to boost its monitoring of fracking wastewater from gas wells, and the state declared a voluntary moratorium for drillers. Yet a loophole in the policy allows operators of many older oil and gas wells to continue discharging significant amounts of wastewater into treatment plants, and thus, into rivers. The state’s top environmen-

Stephen Brokenshire with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection takes a water sample from a home in Dimock, Pa. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Pennsylvania are tussling over water quality regulation amid a gas-drilling boom in the Marcellus Shale. Photos by MATT ROURKE/Associated Press

tal regulator, Michael Krancer, says Pennsylvania doesn’t need federal intervention to help it protect the environment. He told Congress last fall that Pennsylvania has taken the lead on regulations for the burgeoning gas industry.

“There’s no question that EPA is overstepping,” Katherine Gresh, Krancer’s spokesman, told the AP. “DEP regulates these facilities and always has, and EPA has never before shown this degree of involvement.”

OKLAHOMA OIL AND GAS DRILLING Monday, Feb. 20 COMPLETIONS

Creek: WFD Oil Corp., Shirley No. 9-2 Well, S/2 NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 of 02-16N-10E, 25 BOPD, TD 2,956 feet. Pawnee: Petro Warrior LLC, Adams No. 2-4 Well, C W/2 W/2 NW/4 of 04-22N-03E, 80 BOPD, 55 MCFPD, TD 4,168 feet. Creek: Juno Operating Co. II LLC, Stroud Prue Sand Unit Tr No. 7-13 Well, NE/4 NW/4 SW/4 NE/4 of 08-14N-07E, Service Well TD 3,046 feet. Creek: Juno Operating Co. II LLC, Stroud Prue Sand Unit Tr 12 No. 9 Well, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SE/4 of 08-14N-07E, TD 3,018 feet. Canadian: Devon Energy Production Co. LP, Running Woman No. 1-19H Well, SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 19-14N-09W, 2,386 MCFPD, 63 BOPD, TD 16,593 feet. No intents to drill listed.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 No completions listed.

INTENTS TO DRILL

Kingfisher: BRG Petroleum LLC, Benson No. 2-3 Well, NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 SW/4 of 03-15N-08W, TD 9,900 feet. Garfield: Equal Energy US Inc., Tramp No. 1-7 Well, W/2 SE/4 SW/4 NE/4 of 07-24N-08W, TD 6,801 feet. Garvin: Jones L E Operating Inc., Hugo No. 1-22 Well, SW/4 SW/4 NE/4 SW/4 of 22-04N-01W, TD 6,000 feet. Kay: Range Production Co., Dark Horse No. 26-6N Well, NE/4 SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 26-26N02W, TD 9,600 feet. Canadian: Linn Operating Inc., White No. 2-29 Well, N/2 SE/4 NW/4 NW/4 of 29-11N-06W, TD 9,820 feet. Ellis: Merit Energy Co., McCormick No. 2-32 Well, W/2 W/2 E/2 NW/4 of 32-18N-23W, TD 12,775 feet. Alfalfa: Eagle Energy Production LLC, Metcalf No. 1H-34 Well, NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 (SL) of 34-25N-10W, TD 10,160 feet. Grady: Merit Energy Co., Dougherty Virgil No. 4 Well, NE/4 SW/4 NW/4 SE/4 of 36-05N-05W, TD 12,696 feet. Canadian: Eagle Rock Mid-Continent Operating LLC, Blalock No. 1-34H Well, SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 34-14N-09W, TD 16,378 feet. Noble: Maxim Energy Corp., Adams No. 4-1 Well, SE/4 NW/4 NE/4 NW/4 of 04-24N-01E, TD 4,800 feet. Beaver: Unit Petroleum Co., Patzkowsky E No. 1-14H Well, SW/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 14-02N22E, TD 11,150 feet. Noble: Red Fork (USA) Investment Inc., Blair No. 1-24H Well, NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 (SL) of 24-20N-01E, TD 9,429 feet. Grant: CH4 Energy II LLC, Petrik No. 24-1 Well, C SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 24-28N-05W, TD 8,910 feet. Lincoln: New Dominion LLC, Milner No. 1-5H Well, SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 (BHL) of 05-13N-02E, TD 11,392 feet. Grant: Union Valley Petroleum Corp., Ellen No. 1-9 Well, C SE/4 NW/4 of 09-28N-05W, TD 5,450 feet.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 COMPLETIONS

Washita: Penn Virginia MC Operating Co. LLC,

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Prophet No. 2-3H Well, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 03-11N-17W, TD 1,506 feet. Rogers: R C Oil Co. Inc., Washam River No. 1 Well, SE/4 NE/4 NE/4 of 03-21N-15E, TD 1,150 feet. Washita: Penn Virginia MC Operating Co. LLC, Derby No. 2-4H Well, NW/4 NW/4 NE/4 NW/4 (SL) of 09-11N-17W, TD 1,506 feet. Caddo: Penn Virginia MC Operating Co. LLC, Repp No. 1-17H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 17-08N-12W, TD 1,506 feet. Pottawatomie: Conner Production Co. LLC, Klapp No. 2 Well, W/2 NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 of 19-09N-04E, 10 BOPD, TD 5,029 feet. Nowata: Soldner, Bill S., Lieb No. 4 Well, NW/4 NE/4 NW/4 SW/4 of 20-27N-15E, 15 BOPD, 5 MCFPD, TD 1,385 feet. Nowata: Soldner, Bill S, Lieb No. 3 Well, SE/4 NE/4 NW/4 SW/4 of 20-27N-15E, 4 BOPD, 10 MCFPD, TD 1,200 feet. Grady: Eagle Rock Mid-Continent Operating LLC, McElvany No. 2-23 Well, SW/4 SE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 23-05N-05W, 118 BOPD, 589 MCFPD, TD 12,390 feet. Rogers: Panther Gas LLC, Hilbert No. 1 Well, C SE/4 of 24-21N-17E, 27 MCFPD, TD 697 feet. Beaver: Unit Petroleum Co., Patzkowsky D No. 1-30H Well, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 30-03N23E, 202 BOPD, 271 MCFPD, TD 10,890 feet. Beaver: Unit Petroleum Co., State of Oklahoma B No. 1-1H Well, NE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (BHL) of 01-01N-23E, 70 BOPD, 91 MCFPD, TD 11,851 feet. Payne: Cher Oil Co. Ltd., Bunney No. 4 Well, C W/2 NW/4 SW/4 of 07-18N-04E, 5 BOPD, 10 MCFPD, TD 4,202 feet. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Stella 12-11-19 No. 1H Well, NE/4 SW/4 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 12-11N-19W, 60 BOPD, 2,140 MCFPD, TD 17,348 feet. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Miller 23-11-16 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 23-11N-16W, 60 MCFPD, 1 BOPD, TD 16,718 feet. Beckham: SM Energy Co., White No. 1-35H Well, NW/4 NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 (SL) of 35-11N-23W, TD 16,150 feet. Grant: Primexx Operating Corp., Shoffner No. 35-3 Well, C NE/4 SW/4 of 35-29N-06W, 60 BOPD, 120 MCFPD, TD 5,400 feet.

INTENT TO DRILL

Nowata: Oswego Arbuckle Enterprise Inc., Graffham No. 4 Well, SW/4 NW/4 SE/4 SW/4 of 09-28N16E, TD 1,500 feet. Grant: SandRidge Exploration &amp, Production LLC, Hughes No. 1-10H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 10-26N-06W, TD 10,750 feet. Coal: BP America Production Co., Schmitt No. 2-1H Well, NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 NE/4 (BHL) of 01-03N11E, TD 13,900 feet. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Hannah-Roy Trust 17-11-20 No. 1H Well, SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 17-11N-20W, TD 17,700 feet. Beaver: Huntington Energy LLC, SBEU No. 20-4 Well, NW/4 SE/4 NW/4 SW/4 of 18-02N-21E, TD 7,400 feet. Beaver: Huntington Energy LLC, SBEU No. 7-3 Well, SW/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 of 18-02N-21E, TD 7,400 feet. Canadian: Cimarex Energy Co., Anderson No. 6-29H Well, NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 NE/4 (SL) of 29-14N10W, TD 17,350 feet. Canadian: Cimarex Energy Co., Anderson No. 7-29H Well, NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 NE/4 (SL) of 29-14N10W, TD 17,350 feet. Alfalfa: Chesapeake Operating Inc., State 33-26-11 No. 1B Well, N/2 N/2 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of

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Thursday, Feb. 23 COMPLETIONS

Kay: Triple Diamond Energy Operating LLC, O &amp, G Reichers No. 3-1H Well, W/2 E/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 03-26N-01E, TD 7,647 feet. Love: Mid-Con Energy Operating Inc., BSDSU-Hammer No. 2-16 Well, NE/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 of 16-06S-01W, 98 BOPD, TD 9,000 feet. Carter: Citation Oil &amp, Gas Corp., Wildcat Jim Unit No. 82A Well, NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 of 17-02S-02W, 55 BOPD, TD 3,025 feet. Love: Mid-Con Energy Operating Inc., BSDSU Green No. 7-17 Well, NE/4 NE/4 NE/4 SW/4 of 17-06S-01W, 66 BOPD, TD 9,000 feet. Logan: Continental Resources Inc., Knott No. 1-31 SWD Well, SW/4 SE/4 NE/4 SE/4 of 31-20N02W, TD 3,825 feet. Carter: Mid-Con Energy Operating Inc., TFDSUBoggs No. 3-36 Well, NE/4 SW/4 NE/4 NW/4 of 36-05S-02W, 115 BOPD, TD 7,425 feet.

INTENT TO DRILL

Creek: Gaskins, Glendell L., Bryant No. 1-25 Well, C W/2 NW/4 NE/4 of 25-15N-10E, TD 4,000 feet. Payne: Calyx Energy LLC, King No. 10-1MH Well, NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 10-18N-03E, TD 8,482 feet. Pawnee: Highmount Operating LLC, Lentz No. 1H-13 Well, C SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 13-22N-03E, TD 8,317 feet. Pawnee: Highmount Operating LLC, Branch No. 1H-15 Well, N/2 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 15-22N03E, TD 8,197 feet. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc., IRA Murray 1811-18 No. 1H Well, NW/4 SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 18-11N-18W, TD 17,400 feet. Harper: Mewbourne Oil Co., Wagon Wheel 20 No. 1H Well, N/2 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 20-27N-24W, TD 10,773 feet. Woods: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Morice 36-27-14

No. 1H Well, NE/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 25-27N-14W, TD 10,806 feet. Canadian: Cimarex Energy Co., Jameson No. 9-27H Well, NW/4 NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 (SL) of 27-14N10W, TD 17,151 feet. Alfalfa: SandRidge Exploration &amp, Production LLC, Puffinbarger No. 2-28H Well, NW/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 28-28N-09W, TD 10,690 feet. Ellis: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Wagnon 29-18-22 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 29-18N22W, TD 14,200 feet.

Friday, Feb. 24 COMPLETIONS

Roger Mills: Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, Carol No. 1-2HB Well, C S/2 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 02-15N-22W, 106 BOPD, TD 12,925 feet. Garfield: Plymouth Exploration LLC, Nelson No. 1-11H Well, SW/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 11-24N05W, 208 BOPD, 804 MCFPD, TD 9,126 feet. Ellis: EOG Resources Inc., Fischer No. 12-1VH Well, N/2 N/2 N/2 NW/4 (SL) of 12-19N-25W, 426 BOPD, 1,930 MCFPD, TD 12,340 feet. Kingfisher: Hinkle Oil &amp, Gas Inc., Lincoln North Unit No. 135-2 Well, C SE/4 of 15-17N-06W, 33 BOPD, 80 MCFPD, TD 6,881 feet. Dewey: Devon Energy Production Co. LP, Peggy No. 1-16H Well, SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 16-17N-15W, 1,125 MCFPD, 32 BOPD, TD 16,561 feet. Noble: Territory Resources LLC, Iceman No. 1-20H Well, SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 17-23N-02E, 414 BOPD, 236 MCFPD, TD 9,005 feet. Grant: Primexx Operating Corp., McDonald No. 22-3 Well, C SE/4 NW/4 of 22-29N-06W, 245 MCFPD, 16 BOPD, TD 5,370 feet. Caddo: Devon Energy Production Co. LP, Nadine No. 1-24H Well, NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 24-12N-12W, 1,671 MCFPD, TD 20,535 feet. Alfalfa: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Schurter 2428-12 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 24-28N-12W, 188 BOPD, 160 MCFPD, TD 9,685 feet. Pittsburg: Newfield Expl Mid-Continent Inc., Castellion No. 2H-27 Well, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 27-06N-14E, 6,378 MCFPD, TD 14,933 feet. Pittsburg: Newfield Expl Mid-Continent Inc., Castellion No. 3H-27 Well, SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 27-06N-14E, 8,818 MCFPD, TD 14,700 feet. Ellis: EOG Resources Inc., Opal No. 31-1H Well, NW/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 31-19N-24W, 786 BOPD, 929 MCFPD, TD 13,277 feet. Kingfisher: Hinkle Oil &amp, Gas Inc., Lincoln North Unit No. 42-3 Well, C W/2 W/2 NE/4 of 32-18N-05W, 38 BOPD, 42 MCFPD, TD 6,698 feet. Roger Mills: Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, Galileo No. 2-4HA Well, C S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 04-14N-24W, 363 BOPD, 4,025 MCFPD, TD 14,276 feet. Roger Mills: Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, Broadbent No. 1-4HD Well, SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 04-15N-22W, 104 BOPD, 44 MCFPD, TD 13,109 feet. Roger Mills: Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, McIntyre No. 1-14H Well, C S/2 SW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 14-16N-22W, 410 BOPD, 224 MCFPD, TD 12,814 feet. Tulsa: Petron Energy Inc., Gerner Trust No. 2 Well, C SW/4 NE/4 SE/4 of 24-17N-14E, 2 BOPD, 10 MCFPD, TD 1,910 feet. Canadian: Cimarex Energy Co., Wedman No. 1-21H Well, NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 (BHL) of 21-13N-09W, 1,560 MCFPD, 18 BOPD, TD

ENERGY FUTURES

6MO. CHG. %CHG. AGO +.0035 +.0057 +.0020 -.35 +.0815

33-26N-11W, TD 10,802 feet. Alfalfa: D &amp, J Oil Co. Inc., Myers No. 1-33 Well, C SE/4 SE/4 NE/4 of 33-27N-09W, TD 6,255 feet. Alfalfa: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Wheat 35-26-11 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 35-26N11W, TD 10,450 feet. Woods: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Lehl 36-27-13 No. 1H Well, NE/4 NW/4 NE/4 NE/4 (SL) of 36-27N-13W, TD 10,767 feet. Logan: Husky Ventures Inc., Rudd No. 1-7H Well, NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 NE/4 (SL) of 07-16N-04W, TD 11,407 feet. Lincoln: Montclair Energy LLC, Spyglass No. 1-11H Well, SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 10-13N-05E, TD 10,616 feet. Stephens: Marathon Oil Co., Hussey No. 3-11H Well, SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 11-02N-05W, TD 19,521 feet. Ellis: Mewbourne Oil Co., Cadwell 23 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 23-17N-22W, TD 12,663 feet. Logan: O feetBrien Oil Corp., Old Glory No. 1-26 Well, NW/4 SE/4 SW/4 NW/4 of 36-18N-04W, TD 7,000 feet. Pawnee: Highmount Operating LLC, Lesh No. 1H-27 Well, N/2 N/2 NE/4 NE/4 (SL) of 27-22N-03E, TD 8,543 feet. Woods: Good Vaughn Oil Co. LLC, Diana SWD No. 1 Well, SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 SW/4 of 28-29N-13W, TD 1,200 feet. Grant: SandRidge Exploration &amp, Production LLC, Dallas No. 1-30H Well, NW/4 NE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 30-28N-08W, TD 10,727 feet.

3.6370 5.4446 7.1169 6.4646 .7861

3.6151 5.5726 6.8966 6.3492 .9264

EXP. OPEN HIGH HEATING OIL (NYMX)

+1.56 +1.55 +1.51 +1.45

EXP. OPEN CORN (CBOT)

HIGH

LOW SETTLE CHG

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 12 662.50 671 655.50 666.25 +7.25 May 12 660 665.25 652.25 660.75 +5.75 Jul 12 659.50 665.75 653.75 662.25 +6 Sep 12 605 609.25 601.50 606.25 +1.75 Est. sales 550,187. Fri’s sales 268,964 Fri’s open int. 1,277,917, +4,602

COTTON 2 (ICE)

LIGHT SWEET CRUDE (NYMX)

1,000 bbl.- dollars per bbl. Apr 12 106.75 107.42 105.50 106.72 May 12 107.14 107.84 105.94 107.18 Jun 12 107.90 108.24 106.38 107.63 Jul 12 107.98 108.54 106.67 107.94 Est. sales 496,422. Fri’s sales 625,949 Fri’s open int. 1,559,219, -4,497

+.02 +.01 -.01 -.02

10,000 mm btu’s, $ per mm btu Apr 12 2.401 2.441 2.349 2.355 May 12 2.550 2.561 2.466 2.472 Jun 12 2.661 2.661 2.564 2.570 Jul 12 2.750 2.750 2.649 2.657 Est. sales 247,879. Fri’s sales 239,536 Fri’s open int. 1,203,643, -5,911

-.129 -.128 -.122 -.116

50,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Mar 12 96.21 96.21 90.00 92.71 May 12 91.35 92.23 88.42 92.23 Jul 12 92.50 93.59 90.00 93.59 Oct 12 94.62 94.62 91.89 94.48 Est. sales 23,858. Fri’s sales 19,294 Fri’s open int. 175,684, +2,073

+5.25 +4.00 +4.00 +3.86

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 12 332 332 332 332 May 12 306.25 313.75 305.50 308.25 Jul 12 311 311 306 306.75 Sep 12 312 312 308 310.25 Est. sales 3,434. Fri’s sales 1,043 Fri’s open int. 10,954, -50

+4 +2.50 +2 +2.25

OATS (CBOT)

NATURAL GAS (NYMX)

NY HARBOR GAS BLEND (NYMX)

INTENT TO DRILL

Kay: Triple Diamond Energy Operating LLC, R-Jent SWD No. 3-1 Well, N/2 NW/4 NW/4 NW/4 of 03-28N-02E, TD 5,400 feet. Stephens: Marathon Oil Co., J Kaye No. 7-33H Well, NE/4 SE/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 04-02N-05W, TD 19,474 feet. Carter: XTO Energy Inc., Tyer No. 1-12H Well, NW/4 SW/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 12-03S-02E, TD 16,840 feet. Carter: XTO Energy Inc., Tyer No. 2-12H Well, NW/4 SW/4 NW/4 NW/4 (SL) of 12-03S-02E, TD 16,850 feet. Washita: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Carl Walton 1011-18 No. 1H Well, N/2 N/2 NW/4 NW/4 (BHL) of 10-11N-18W, TD 17,750 feet. Beaver: Unit Petroleum Co., Overton Trust No. 1-20H Well, N/2 N/2 N/2 NE/4 (SL) of 20-02N-24E, TD 11,200 feet. Grady: Apache Corp., Lamar No. 1-20 Well, W/2 W/2 E/2 SW/4 of 20-07N-08W, TD 16,220 feet. Dewey: Apache Corp., Peckham No. 2-22 Well, C W/2 SE/4 of 22-18N-17W, TD 13,051 feet. Oklahoma: New Dominion LLC, Luevano No. 1-31H Well, NE/4 SW/4 NW/4 NW/4 (BHL) of 31-14N-01E, TD 12,060 feet. Woods: Chaparral Energy LLC, Elsie No. 4H-25 Well, N/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 25-26N-13W, TD 10,500 feet. Alfalfa: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Cherokee Strip 28-26-11 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 28-26N-11W, TD 10,450 feet. Roger Mills: Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, Witt No. 1-33HB Well, S/2 S/2 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 33-12N-26W, TD 17,789 feet. Logan: Crow Creek Operating Co. III LLC, Woodard No. 1-33 SWD Well, NW/4 NE/4 NE/4 NW/4 of 33-18N-01W, TD 8,050 feet. Kay: Range Production Co., Vali No. 1-23S Well, E/2 SE/4 SE/4 SW/4 (SL) of 14-25N-01W, TD 9,600 feet. Beaver: Cabot Oil &amp, Gas Corp., McKinney No. 1-29H Well, NE/4 SE/4 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 29-03N-23E, TD 10,500 feet. Jackson: Panther Energy Co. LLC, Sioux No. 22-3H Well, S/2 S/2 SW/4 SW/4 (SL) of 22-01S-23W, TD 12,155 feet. Ellis: Chesapeake Operating Inc., Little Owl 25-19-26 No. 1H Well, S/2 S/2 SE/4 SE/4 (SL) of 25-19N26W, TD 13,800 feet.

How to read drilling reports: Each report lists, in order, the county, company name, well name, geographic well location, production (or completions) and total depth in feet (TD). On completions, MCFPD is thousand cubic feet of gas per day, BOPD is barrels of oil per day. Because of space limitations, we may delete dry, wells, “Intent to Drills” and lower-producing wells. Source: Oil-Law Record Corp. For more information or to order a detailed drilling report, visit www.oil-law.com.

AGRICULTURE FUTURES

LOW SETTLE CHG

42,000 gal, cents per gal Apr 12 320.18 323.40 318.51 321.74 May 12 320.74 323.68 319.05 322.21 Jun 12 321.17 324.11 320.00 322.64 Jul 12 321.90 324.77 320.40 323.37 Est. sales 83,933. Fri’s sales 136,485 Fri’s open int. 286,737, -590

17,772 feet. Seminole: Ruffel Lance Oil &amp, Gas Corp., Barry No. 1-30H Well, SE/4 NW/4 NW/4 SE/4 (SL) of 30-08N-08E, 23 BOPD, 3 MCFPD, TD 6,080 feet.

42,000 gallons- dollars per gallon Apr 12 3.2781 3.2936 3.2475 3.2580 -.0141 May 12 3.2777 3.2836 3.2421 3.2571 -.0108 Jun 12 3.2417 3.2549 3.2227 3.2365 -.0052 Jul 12 3.2019 3.2200 3.1767 3.2045 -.0006 Est. sales 120,584. Fri’s sales 132,272 Fri’s open int. 355,714, -681

SOYBEAN MEAL (CBOT)

EXP. OPEN HIGH SOYBEAN OIL (CBOT)

LOW SETTLE CHG

60,000 lbs- cents per lb Mar 12 53.77 54.00 53.41 53.41 May 12 54.15 54.35 53.70 53.73 Jul 12 54.57 54.75 54.13 54.13 Aug 12 54.65 54.87 54.30 54.30 Est. sales 140,638. Fri’s sales 89,560 Fri’s open int. 305,484, -761

-.35 -.35 -.35 -.32

SOYBEANS (CBOT)

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 12 1326.75 1330.75 1319.25 1319.25 -9 May 12 1331.50 1336.50 1323 1325 -8 Jul 12 1329 1343.50 1329 1332.25 -8 Aug 12 1328 1332.75 1321.25 1322 -8.50 Est. sales 292,689. Fri’s sales 188,907 Fri’s open int. 555,076, +3,076

WHEAT (CBOT)

100 tons- dollars per ton Mar 12 358.00 358.40 355.30 356.20 -1.10 May 12 359.30 360.40 357.30 358.20 -.90 Jul 12 360.00 361.10 358.10 359.00 -.90 Aug 12 357.80 358.70 355.80 356.70 -1.30 Est. sales 112,727. Fri’s sales 62,464 Fri’s open int. 201,444, +3,011

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 12 670.75 673 666 667.75 -3 May 12 671 677.75 667.75 672 -2.50 Jul 12 681 688.75 679.50 682.75 -3.50 Sep 12 698 702.25 694.25 697.50 -3.75 Est. sales 156,921. Fri’s sales 89,560 Fri’s open int. 441,229, -4,846

WINTER WHEAT (KCBT)

5,000 bu minimum- cents per bushel Mar 12 705.50 May 12 714 722.50 714 716 Jul 12 724 730 723.50 724.50 Sep 12 736 Est. sales .... Fri’s sales 11,772 Fri’s open int. 129,133, -1,188

-5 -3 -3 -3

EXP. OPEN HIGH CATTLE (CME)

LOW SETTLE CHG

40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Apr 12 130.15 130.25 128.27 128.40 Jun 12 127.37 127.45 125.65 125.90 Aug 12 129.65 129.67 128.40 128.47 Oct 12 134.30 134.30 133.00 133.30 Est. sales 11,693. Fri’s sales 53,662 Fri’s open int. 373,094, -2,679

-1.55 -1.37 -1.18 -1.02

50,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Mar 12 158.27 158.27 156.02 156.45 Apr 12 161.60 161.65 158.67 158.95 May 12 162.95 162.95 160.20 160.55 Aug 12 164.22 164.22 161.72 162.15 Est. sales 3,923. Fri’s sales 12,804 Fri’s open int. 55,899, -632

-1.65 -2.37 -2.30 -1.87

40,000 lbs.- cents per lb. Apr 12 90.40 90.42 89.17 89.42 May 12 98.50 98.50 97.87 97.87 Jun 12 99.47 99.55 98.22 98.50 Jul 12 99.95 99.95 99.02 99.05 Est. sales 16,938. Fri’s sales 41,935 Fri’s open int. 270,277, +2,414

-1.00 -.68 -1.00 -.70

FEEDER CATTLE (CME)

HOGS-Lean (CME)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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Close: 1,364.33 Change: -5.30 (-0.4%)

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Close: 2,950.48 Change: -25.71 (-0.9%)

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Nasdaq composite

2,980

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VOL (Thous) P/E

FAMILY

FUND

CAT

YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR PEER RANK NAV CHG %RTN %RTN %RTN %RTN 1YR 3YR 5YR

American Beacon

IntlEqInv

FV 15.38 -.07 +10.6

SmCpVlInv

SV 20.31 -.01 +9.5

-1.8 +36.7 +2.7 C B C

American Cent

EqIncA m

+4.1 +18.7 +2.3 B E A

IntlGrInv d

FG 10.64 -.05 +10.6

-6.4 +23.3 -0.3 D C C

Dodge & Cox

Bal

MA 73.05 -.37 +8.3

+1.5 +24.1 +0.9 D A E

Stock

LV 111.62 -.70 +9.8

-0.7 +29.4 -1.9 D A E

Federated

CapAprA m

LB 19.52 -.15 +9.0

+0.3 +18.7 +1.6 D E C

MaxCapIsS b LB 13.79 -.06 +8.7

+4.8 +28.0 +1.6 B B C

Fidelity

Contra

LG 74.55 -.35 +10.5

+4.8 +26.1 +5.2 B C B

DivrIntl d

FB 28.41 -.16 +11.3

-8.4 +21.5 -1.8 C C C

EqInc

LV 44.43 -.07 +7.6

-2.6 +28.8 -1.5 E B D

Free2010

TA 13.87 -.05 +5.9

+2.4 +18.9 +3.5 C C B

Free2020

TE 14.01 -.06 +6.8

+1.6 +22.1 +2.7 D C C

Free2030

TH 13.88 -.06 +8.1

+0.5 +24.4 +1.8 D C C

FreeInc

11.56 -.03 +3.0

+3.3 +11.6 +3.8 C E C

Magellan

LG 70.62 -.40 +12.1

-6.7 +25.0 -0.7 E D E

Puritan

MA 19.12 -.08 +8.1

+4.3 +21.9 +3.6 B B B

Fidelity Advisor

DivGrowT m

LB 12.88 -.10 +13.1

-2.8 +36.1 +1.8 E A C

DivIntlA m

FB 15.16 -.08 +11.1

-8.6 +21.7 -3.3 C C D

EqIncT m

LV 24.53 -.05 +7.4

+2.2 +28.9 -1.0 C B D

FrankTemp-Franklin

SmMdCpGrA m MG 37.79 -.38 +11.8

-0.7 +32.6 +4.5 D B C

FrankTemp-Mutual

Beacon A m

LV 12.65 -.02 +9.0

+1.3 +23.0 -1.5 C E D

6.65 -.05 +12.3

-9.2 +26.3 +0.8 C A A

American Int’l Grp.

AIG

Close: $30.39 0.59 or 2.0% The insurer is selling part of its stake in AIA Group, raising $6 billion, as it repays its $182 billion government bailout. $35

$19.18

J 52-week range

Vol.: 14.5m (2.6x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $57.65 b

1,440 1,360

1,040

PE: 3.5 Yield: ... SUP

$26.34

BIG

Close: $44.15 1.44 or 3.4% A Wedbush analyst raised her price target on the discount retailer $3, to $50, citing the company’s strong fourth-quarter results. $45 40 D

$28.89

J 52-week range

Vol.: 2.4m (2.2x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $2.9 b

F $44.82 PE: 16.5 Yield: ...

CF Indus. Hldgs.

Close: $177.98 -10.27 or -5.5% A Citi analyst downgraded the fertilizer maker’s rating to “Neutral” from “Buy” because it may have locked in gas prices too soon. $200 150 100

$115.34

J 52-week range

F $195.48

Vol.: 3.1m (1.6x avg.) PE: 8.1 Mkt. Cap: $11.65 b Yield: 0.9%

Nature’s Sunshine

NATR

Close: $16.97 2.34 or 16.0% The nutrition supplement maker reported a $7.6 million fourth-quarter profit, reversing a loss in the same quarter last year. $17

NYSE

NASD

3,362 3,299 1223 1819 79 21

1,647 1,726 1138 1365 52 28

2,200

HIGH LOW CLOSE DOW 12977.34 12883.91 12962.81 DOW Trans. 5159.15 5099.93 5125.74 DOW Util. 455.16 450.90 454.51 NYSE Comp. 8109.52 8057.54 8091.26 NASDAQ 2973.93 2940.52 2950.48 S&P 500 1369.59 1359.13 1364.33 S&P 400 976.93 969.19 973.44 Wilshire 5000 14426.32 14314.49 14372.52 Russell 2000 804.26 795.99 803.65

The road to Facebook

Big Lots

CHG. -14.76 -34.39 +0.76 -33.92 -25.71 -5.30 -3.61 -53.80 +1.23

CHG. -0.11% -0.67% +0.17% -0.42% -0.86% -0.39% -0.37% -0.37% +0.15%

WK MO QTR YTD t s s +6.10% t t s +2.11% s s s -2.19% t s s +8.21% t s s +13.26% t s s +8.49% t s s +10.72% t s s +8.97% t t s +8.47%

FrankTemp-Templeton Fgn A m

Vol.: 269.4k (2.5x avg.) PE: 10.5 Mkt. Cap: $514.7 m Yield: 3.4%

Vol. (in mil.) Pvs. Volume Advanced Declined New Highs New Lows

$14.17

2,400

1,120

18 J 52-week range

2,600

1,200

$38.04

Close: $18.95 1.14 or 6.4% Fourth-quarter net income at the auto parts maker jumped 30 percent on higher sales and a tax benefit. Its revenue beat expectations. $20

2,800

1,280

StocksRecap

Superior Indus. Int’l

3,000

Investors are still waiting for the Facebook IPO this spring. Until then, Yelp became the latest Internet company to make its initial public stock offering. Yelp’s stock soared 63 percent on its first day of trading Friday, but surrendered some of those gains to start the week. Still, stock in the online review site closed up 40 percent from its initial offering price of $15. It was the biggest first-day gain for an Internet IPO since online real estate service Zillow surged 79 percent last July. Such a big first-day jump is common, especially for high-profile Internet companies. LinkedIn, the professional networking service, saw its stock nearly triple last May, reaching $122.70 after pricing at $45.

ConstellA m

LG 24.00 -.25 +12.4

-0.9 +20.1 -1.0 E E E

Legg Mason/Western

ValueC m

LB 40.91 -.26 +9.6

-0.4 +29.9 -7.3 D A E

MFS

NewDiscA m SG 19.71 -.17 +13.7

-6.0 +41.7 +6.5 E A A

ValueA m

... +9.1

+3.6 +25.1 +1.5 B D B

PIMCO

TotRetAdm b CI

11.13 -.02 +2.9

+6.0 +9.9 +8.1 E C A

TotRetIs

11.13 -.02 +3.0

+6.2 +10.1 +8.3 D C A

Putnam

VoyagerA m

LG 22.75 -.32 +16.7

-7.9 +31.5 +5.3 E A B

Selected

AmerShS b

LB 42.92 -.12 +8.7

+0.5 +28.3 +0.1 D B D

T Rowe Price

MdCpVlAdv b MV 23.24 -.12 +9.1

-1.2 +31.6 +2.9 C C B

MidCpGr

MG 58.26 -.38 +10.5

+1.4 +33.7 +7.7 C B A

NewHoriz

SG 34.77 -.13 +12.1 +11.7 +42.3 +8.7 A A A

Zipcar (ZIP)

SmCpStk

SB 34.32 -.10 +9.8

+3.4 +39.3 +6.0 A A A

LinkedIn (LNKD)

Vanguard

500Inv

LB 126.08 -.48 +8.9

+5.3 +28.5 +2.0 B B B

EqIncAdml

LV 48.48 -.01 +5.6 +10.7 +30.5 +3.2 A A A

Explr

SG 79.30 -.56 +11.0

+1.5 +33.7 +3.7 B C C

InstIdxI

LB 125.28 -.48 +8.9

+5.5 +28.7 +2.1 A B B

MidCp

MB 21.76 -.13 +10.7

+2.0 +35.0 +3.3 B B B

PrmcpAdml d LG 68.90 -.45 +7.6

+0.4 +25.7 +4.4 D D B

STCor

CS 10.76

... +1.6

+2.8 +7.1 +4.3 B B B

STTsry

GS 10.79

... +0.1

+2.3 +2.1 +3.9 C D C

WndsrAdml

LV 47.61 -.26 +10.5

+0.1 +30.0 -0.8 D A D

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2011

Demand Media (DMD)

F M A M

Pandora Media (P)

Zillow (Z)

J A S O

Groupon (GRPN)

Angie’s List (ANGI) Jive Software (JIVE)

Zynga (ZYNG) 2012

LV 24.42

FundFocus This fund lost about 2 percent in 2011, outperforming nearly all its foreign large-value peers in a tough year for international markets. But markets shift, and the fund is lagging this year. MFS IntlValA m

MGIAX

YELP (YELP)

Monday’s close:

$20.99

Headquarters: San Francisco Annual revenue (Dec. 11): $83.3 million Net income (Dec. 11): -$16.9 million Market value: $150.1 million

Source: FactSet

Yelp (YELP)

Facebook (FB) expected this spring

Data through March 5

... +4.0

7.56

INVESCO

Recent Internet IPOs averaged a 49 percent rise on their first day. Last year’s IPOs are up an average 22 percent this year, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 13 percent.

“It’s hard to say whether Yelp’s a better or worse company than some of the other high-growth Internet ones we’ve seen recently,” says Nicholas Einhorn a research analyst with Renaissance Capital. He notes that although its business is a little more mature than the likes of Groupon and Zynga - and therefore may be “a little less risky” - Yelp also doesn’t generate the kind of cash flow that Zynga does. Although Zynga is younger, it’s already profitable. Yelp has not turned a profit since its 2004 founding. One potential downside is Yelp’s reliance on local business advertising, which can be hard to lock down, particularly in the face of steep competition from Google and Facebook.

-9.0 +22.3 -2.0 C B B

Barbara Ortutay, Jenni Sohn • AP

CATEGORY MORNINGSTAR RATING™ ASSETS EXP RATIO MANAGER SINCE RETURNS 3-MO YTD 1-YR 3-YR ANNL 5-YR-ANNL

Foreign Large Value HHHHH $1,665 million 1.28% Benjamin Stone 2008-11-20 +6.5 +6.5 +0.2 +23.6 +1.4

16 15 14 $7.77

J 52-week range

Vol.: 130.6k (2.8x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $264.17 m

PE: 27.4 Yield: ...

Leap Wireless Int’l

LEAP

Close: $9.76 -0.79 or -7.5% A Sanford Bernstein analyst downgraded the parent of the Cricket cellphone servicePREVIOUS citing the CLOSE company’s intense competition. Gold $1708.80 $1703.00 $12 Silver $34.481 $33.651 10 Copper $3.8955 $3.8525

Metals

8 Aluminum 6 Platinum

$1.0382

$1.0411

$1691.70 D J F$1662.60 52-week$710.80 range Palladium $705.35 $5.50 $17.66 Lead $2155.50 $2135.00 Vol.: 4.8m (2.7x avg.) PE: ... Zinc $0.9450 $0.9472 Mkt. Cap: $772.9 m Yield: ... SOURCE: Sungard

Company Spotlight

$21.16

Energy spot prices

Cholesterol drug setback

Federal regulators have rejected Merck’s new combination cholesterol drug, which includes a generic version of the mega-blockbuster Lipitor – at least for now. It’s unclear how long the ruling, announced Monday, might delay approval of the drug, as the Food and Drug Administration is requiring additional study data on

MERCK (MRK)

the compound. It combines generic Lipitor, the top-selling drug of all time, with Merck’s cholesterol medicine Zetia. Approval could boost Merck’s sagging gg g cholesterol franchise byy

Monday’s close: $38.45

Price-earnings ratio (Based on past 12 months’ results): 19

Total return this year: 1% AP

3-YR*: 22%

5-YR*: 1%

Wholesale gasoline Average price per gallon of non-branded unleaded regular including transportation costs: 3.0350 + 0.3540 (tax) = 3.3890

Spot propane Prices for propane in cents per gallon from regional hub in Conway, Kan.: 108.50

essentially replacing its existing combo pill, Vytorin. Vytorin sales have been dwindling for a few years, and now Merck has to contend with patients possibly defecting to generic versions of Pfizer’s Lipitor. Merck said that new data expected later this year may address the FDA’s concerns.

$29.47 10-YR*: -1%

Total returns through March 2

52-WEEK RANGE

Dividend: $1.68

*annualized

$39.43

Div. yield: 4.4%

SOURCES: Morningstar; FactSet

Interestrates

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.01 percent Monday. Yields affect interest rates on consumer loans.

Tech20

Oklahoma crude Oklahoma Sweet ..............................$103.25 Oklahoma Sour...................................$91.25

TOP 5 HOLDINGS Royal Dutch Shell PLC GlaxoSmithKline PLC Vodafone Group PLC Nestle SA KDDI Corp.

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s s t 3.48

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3.17

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1.07 +0.03 s s t

2.30

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4.11

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V6, auto, P/W, nice, rebuilt title, 138K miles, $2995 cash, 26225 East Admiral, Catoosa, 918- 812-2292 ‘03 Voyager, 3.3 V6, quad seats, all power, cold air, minor body damage, 68K mi, runs well, $2350, take MC/Visa, 918-266-9003, 918-519-2448

‘02 Sunfire 4 Dr

4 cyl, auto, super clean $3500, take MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799

‘01 Explorer 4 Dr

Recent tires, ready to go, $3950, MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799 ‘01 Old’s Alero, nice paint & interior, new tag, bad motor $400 firm. 918-585-5441

Chihuahuas, ACA puppies, male & female, 9 & 8 weeks old, tea cup apple heads, 1st shots & wormed. Male & female 6 mos. old. $250-$300. 918-446-0793

1105 Bargain Lot

German Rottweiler AKC Puppies, Full blood. Ready @ 6wks 3/13. Shots/Wormed 5M 2F $500-BUY NOW! Call 918.697.8810

German Shepherds German Lines. Pups, Teenagers & Adults Trained Pups 6 weeks & 6 mos in training doggy daycare avail. & grooming BobGibsonTrainingkennelsInc.com

Recycling one aluminum beverage can saves enough energy to run a 100 watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for 3 hours, or a TV for 2 hours.

1120 Antiques & Classics

Yorkies, tiny, AKC registered, 7 wks, shots & wormed, males $400, females $500. Gorgeous. Call 918-285-0144

3911 Dog Services

LABS 5 choc. females 1 choc. male $250. 2 black males, 1 black female. $200. 6 weeks old. 918-348-0251 Maltese, female & male, 4 years old, not house broken, FREE to a good home, 918-724-8874

Poodles, Miniatures, Registered , shots & wormed. Home raised! Pre-spoiled. 918-485-8200

To subscribe, call 918-582-0921.

1120 Antiques & Classics

LAB PUPS, AKC, WHITE 5 weeks, Will be current on shots, 5 males, health guarantee. $600 405-760-6638. www.soonerlabs.com

1120 Antiques & Classics

‘99 GMC Sonoma, 4 cyl, 5 spd, low miles, in ex. shape, like new tires, looks/drives great, $3750, take MC/Visa, 918-266-9003, 918-519-2448

Bob & Abraham over 50 yrs exp Obedience• Protection• Tracking Group•Private•In-House Training doggy daycare avail. & grooming BobGibsonTrainingkennelsinc.com

1120 Antiques & Classics ‘91 XJS, V12, classic edition, near perfect cond., new top, this car is fast! 5 new tires. 75K original mi. $11,500. 918-978-1225 or 918-358-3884

‘96 Honda Accord EX, 2 dr coupe, moon roof, 5 sp, air, power windows, good tires, low mileage, excellent condition, $3595 obo. 918-830-2157 ‘95 Crown Vic, Patrol Car, Silver, Runs good. $1950. 918-607-4757 ‘94 Silverado, Ex cab, new tires, battery, brakes. $2900. 918-313-9479

‘93 Camry 4 Dr

Auto, loaded, CD player, $1750, MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799

‘89 Civic 4 Dr

4 cyl, auto, 32 MPG, $1350, take MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799 ‘84 Turbo Z, $2200 cash, as is 918-836-5274

‘43 GPW Ford Jeep, completely restored, new windshield unit, all original military equipment, 30 cal. Mock carbine & carrier, garaged, $23,000 OBO, 918-885-4400

‘85 Porsche 928S V8 5 Speed, very fast German model, quiet & comfortable, beautiful cond $12,000 obo 918-521-3472. Give it a test ride. tulsaalva@cox.net. More photos.

‘40 Ford 2 door Sedan. New paint, 350 engine. Corvette Trans. $37,500 will sell or trade for Tulsa Condo or will take trade and finance. 918-232-6317 or 918-486-4047

‘84 Mercedes 380SL, Champagne Metallic w/Palomino Leather Int. Gold hard top w/holder & black soft top. Good cond, under 80K mi, $10,950. 918-712-2727 or 918-237-8727

1110 Acura

‘99 Acura 3.2 TL, leather, roof, alloys, clean! $5491. 800-598-5593

1120 Antiques & Classics ‘55 Cad Coupe Deville, complete good body, original Pacific coral paint, $6k, 918-437-9302

‘81 Chevy El Camino

auto, red exterior, black interior, nice car. $5,000. Okmulgee. OK 918-756-6848

‘71 LeMans Convertible with GTO Enduro front end, 400 Big Block engine, fully loaded. $13,000. 918-747-4541

‘37 Cord, Supercharged, custom Beverly, in restoration-primer, $30,000 as is or can restore it. Call 918-437-9302

(2) ‘84 Pontiac Camaros. $2500 for both as is. 918-836-5274

'07 RDX, sun roof, leather, Navigation, below wholesale, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7028

‘81 Bonneville Brougham, 2Dr., Loaded, 38K mi., 1 Owner, Like New Cond, $7,995. 918-798-0718

‘80 MGB

82,350 mi, daily driver, 4 new tires, new ignition, runs great, reliable, $4,550. 918-857-4893 ‘91 Classic, Lite Yellow Chrysler’s TC by Maserati, hard top/opera windows/soft top convertible/loaded, many extras/clean black leather/carpet interior. Perfect body cond/low mi/must see to appreciate/garage kept!!! 918-637-5055

‘69 Chevy Impala. 2 dr. Hardtop, 327 motor, auto. $8000. Leave message. 620-251-2128

‘73 El Dorado Convertible, st. tropez blue fire mist w/ original white leather, $27K in restoration with NLA-NOS, 30 yrs in storage. needs top, $15K. 918-437-9302. ‘83 500 SL, 155K mi., good shape, $5000 obo. New top, same service & same dealership entire life. Always garaged. 918-207-2942

‘73 Mercury Cougar XR7 Conv. 69k actual mi. 2nd owner. V8 auto P/S, P/B, air, orig. cond., runs & drives great, 1 of 3166 made, last of true muscle cars, $12,500. 479-561-1382

‘76 Coupe DeVille, 500 cuing. eng., Victorian red, white landau top, white leather int., 89K orig. mi., 1 owner, Extra Clean! $8500. 918-358-3177 ve3361w@sbcglobal.net

‘66 Mustang - Very clean! 289 - 4 BBL engine, new interior, customized show car you can drive! Foose wheels, Asking $14,300. Ask for Mike - Call 918-906-2798

‘68 Dodge Cornett, 2 dr. Hardtop. 318 motor, 3 spd. $8000. Leave message . 620-251-2128

‘01 Town & Country

4 dr, 7 seat, serviced, $3250, take MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799

‘00 Accord EX V6

Auto, loaded, roof, runs & drives great, good tires, rebuilt title, $3300, take MC & Visa. 918-295-7749 ‘00 Honda Odyssey, leather, captain’s chairs, fresh tires, $3998 firm. 918-812-9231

Start the New Year right in this ‘67 Classic hard top Chevy, mechanically sound 283 power glide & stealty in appearance. Highly motivated seller. $7,200. 405-503-9207

‘79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 2 door coupe, 16,500 mi pristine condition! All original, garage kept,landau roof, loaded, full pwr & 38 optional items! $9,995 918-695-9074 For More Details! cdoylegeorge.com

‘68 Volkswagon Super Beetle, restored inside and out, runs like a champ. Garaged and well-maintained. $4,500. 918-899-7512.

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1120 Antiques & Classics

1150 Buick

1170 Chevrolet

‘10 HHR SS, loads of fun, 1 owner, $16,488 Suburban Chev 888-416-0097 ‘09 Corvette LHZ, ‘rare’ $35,729. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘06 Cobalt

66,000 miles, LS, must see, $8,447. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

1171 Chevrolet Pickups/ Vans/4X4 '11 Colorado Ext. Cab, 3.7, all power options, 10K miles, priced right, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7942

1171 Chevrolet Pickups/ Vans/4X4 ‘06 1500 Crew Cab, 1 owner, $13,988. Suburban 888-416-0097 ‘06 Trail Blazer Ext. LS, alloys, cloth, 3rd row, 918-806-2000

'11 G3500 Express 15 passenger, 2 to choose, low miles/price, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7028 ‘66 Chevelle SS 396/360HP. One owner all orig. except for paint & custom int.. AC, PS, PB, Auto, new tires, rebuilt eng. Looks & drives great! $35,000. 918-857-2927. ‘66 Olds Toronado, Ultimately Garage Preserved (odo 44K, low miles). $26K (nada #2) OBO. 99% orig., factory autumn bronze lacquer, matching deluxe interior. Bill of sale Protectoplate,Records. In Master Restorers collection at Rolling Art. (9 yrs US Nationals Champs of Rolls- 65 US firsts) “Right Stuff” Restorations, appraisals for show, concours, inc. SCCA-Vintage Race Prep, etc. 918-437-9302

‘06 Buick Lucerne

Champagne Gold, excellent condition, $9200. 918-625-6302. '04 LeSabre Limited, only 72K miles, fresh rubber, all services, local trade, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7028 ‘03 Century, perfect car, low mi., $7995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

1160 Cadillac '11 STS, diamond white, 11K miles, loaded, $29,950, Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7943 ‘08 SRX AWD, 3rd row, 42K miles, Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

‘08 Corvette Coupe Crystal Red (Candy Apple), Cashmere leather, both tops, 436 HP, 6-SPD auto w paddles, Mild to Wild Exhaust, Chrome Wheels, LT3 Trim, Head Up display, Bose sound, GPS, Magnetic selective ride control, 30 mpg. 12K mi, 5 year/100,000 mi. power train warranty, Mint Cond. $44,950. Sticker was $61K. 918-496-1496

‘07 COBALT

‘07 Corvette, promotional Roadster Convertible by Jack Daniel’s, 27K actual miles, all options, One of a kind, a nice gift for yourself or anyone else. $45,000. 918-697-2606 ‘06 Impala 1LT, 54K mi., sun roof, alloy wheels, $11,991. 800-598-5593 ‘05 Chevy Cobalt Coupe, only $7521 JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘59 Cadillic

Sedan Deville, original. Good Condition $30,000. 918-836-3617

‘04 Blazer 4WD, 74K mi., like new, only $8491. 1-800-598-5593 03’ Silverado, too many extras to lists, retails $12,625, Asking $9500, 918-291-2326

‘11 1500 Reg. Cab, all power, 2500 mi. $18,995. Classic 877-354-4076

‘08 Suburban LT 4x4, priced to move, $19,995. Classic 877-354-4076

‘11 1500 Crew, white diamond, 4x4, $1000s off. 888-416-0097

‘07 Chevy Tahoe 4WD, only $18,968 JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘11 Silverado 4WD LT, $29,996. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘02 Avalanche

Z-71 4x4, leather, 109k mi, good condition, $10,500 obo. 918-549-5042 02’ Chevrolet Venture Van, Warner Bros. Package, 1 owner, retail $6175, asking $5500, 918-291-2326 ‘02 Tahoe 2WD, LT, $6988. Call Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097 ‘99 Chevy SWB, Z71. 4x4, 200,000 miles, Black, New 35x17 Tires & wheels 4” lift, reduced to $5900. 918-774-5932

‘11 Suburban LTZ, loaded, $1000s below book, $43,995. 877-354-4076 ‘09 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax! White, LTZ, 1 owner! 888-416-0097

‘98 S10 Blazer

V6, auto, 4x4, alloys, sharp unit, $2750 cash. 918-445-2326

‘07 Equinox 1LT, 74K mi., 2 to choose, clean! $12,491. 800-598-5593 ‘96 Corvette, 42K miles, dark green with tan interior, glass tops, new tires, auto, power seats, CD, $14,000 OBO, excellent condition. 918-462-7000 / 918-781-9502

‘91 Corvette, blk/blk, 38K mi, well maint/garage kept, $13,500. Will trade for boat or Z71 PU Truck. 918-261-8808.

‘56 Thunderbird, 312 V8, totally original, sage green, 31k actual miles, both tops , immaculate cond, $55,000. 918-791-1402

‘08 Silverado LT, ext cab, black, 5.3 V8, long bed, power locks/ doors, 54K mi, well maintained, good tires. $15,500. 918-798-9472

‘07 Chevy Crew Cab, LTZ, Z71 4x4, leather interiror, heated seats, sun roof, bedliner, 130K miles, ex cond, $19,300. 918-371-3241

‘05 Escalade, Black, cream interior, 61200 mi, 24” rims & tires, Bose stereo system, TV w/ DVD, custom grille, alarm system, Exc. cond. $23,500, will negotiate, will meet locally 539-777-4472

‘52 XK120 RDS- with or without spats $45K & ‘60 SK150 SE Coupe $25K. As is or can restore. Will buy 50s & 60s European Sportscars. 918-437-9302

‘95 Corvette, auto., new MSD distributer/wires, brakes, F/rotors, shocks, Rubber trim, pristine cond., Runs great! 80K mi., 81st & Lynn Lane. $13,500 918-693-3382

‘06 Cadillac MUST SELL! STS, V6, 69K miles, Exc cond, Black ext. w/ black leather int, power & heated seats, OnStar ready, Bose stereo system w/multi disc CD changer, Cruise, P/W & P/L, remote start, $13,900, Call 918-540-4066

‘58 Chevy Panel Truck, 6 cyl, man 3 sp, not running, needs restoration, pretty straight solid body, $1800. 918-224-6667

‘55 Austin-Healey, 2 sold, 2 left that need more work. Will buy 50s & 60s European Sports cars. Pro track/concours specialists. Call 918-437-9302

‘08 Avalanche LT, orange, hard to find, $24,995, Classic 877-354-4076

1171 Chevrolet Pickups/ Vans/4X4 ‘07 Escalade, gold mist, 69,000 miles, sunroof, 22” wheels, DVD extra clean, heated & A/C seats, Bose stereo, new tires & brakes, immaculate! $36,500. 918-852-8927

‘09 Silverado 3500 HD 4x4 Crew Cab LTZ, loaded, sunroof, 52K mi, towing pkg, diesel, ent sys, NAV, 918-361-0749, $40,999 obo.

‘05 SILVERADO 1500 LS, Reg Cab, 8 ft bed, 5.3 liter V-8, 76,000 miles, transferrable extended warranty $11,000, 918-645-1568

‘07 Cobalt Coupe LT, auto, sun roof, alloys, $10,991. 1-800-598-5593

Only 65K miles, great car, $9947. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘60 AMC Rambler, all orig., 42,600 actual mi.,orig. owners man., split bumpers, overdrive. $7,500 obo. 918-245-1995

‘95 Camaro Z28 5.7L, LT1, Fastchip Computer Program, K&N CAI, FlowMaster, Auto w/ Shift Kit, Richmond .342 Rear End, Infinity Sound System, $6,950. 918-237-8825

‘09 Chevy Express 2500, Carpet Cleaning Van, like new, used very little, 10,800 mi, fully equipped, ready to clean carpets or detail, $26,950. 918-316-7645

‘07 Tahoe LS, leather, loaded, $20,995 Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘07 Silverado Classic

‘05 Silverado, ext cab, 4WD 4 door. Black w gray interior. Fresh tires, just replaced gauges and battery. 124K miles. Auto 4 spd. All power. $9500. 918-557-7331

18 in chrome GNC factory wheels, single cab, red, remote start, good cond., $6,995 obo. 918-857-9595

‘07 Tahoe LS, only 24K mi. $24,997. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘85 Chevy c10 128k miles, new motor, great condition, ideal for customizing, $5,900 918-260-6578

‘79 Bruin dump trucks, 3208 CAT motors, reconditioned, only 3900 hrs., new insides, 15’ beds, steal! 918-691-4285

‘04 Escalade ESV, black w/ tan int Platinum edition, Fully loaded, heat/cool seats & cupholders, dual video screens, well maintained beautiful 125K. $14,875. 918-810-7742

‘01 Sedan De Ville

Blue w/tan top, all the amenities, stunning, only $4950. 918-630-6000, WILDEROM MOTORS TULSA '98 Deville, extra clean, Senior Citizen trade, leather, loaded, $3950, Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7941

1937 FORD SEDAN, see details at www.mymanook.com

‘89 Allante Conv., red, tan leather, chrome wheels, both tops, extra clean, 74K mi. $11,900, 918-633-4134

1929 Model A

2 door sedan. All original. New tires, still runs. $8000. 918-845-0078

1140 BMW

‘87 Cadillac Limo Great shape, 52K, baby blue, great air, leather conditioner. $10,000 obo 918-706-8920

1170 Chevrolet ‘12 Camaro ‘Transformers Ed.’ 3K mi. $36,945. Classic 877-354-4076 ‘11 Camaro 2SS, leather, alloys, V8 auto, 15K mi. $33,991. 918-806-2000 ‘11 Camaro, 20” wheels, 10K mi. Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097 ‘11 Chevy Impala LT, only $16,671. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136. ‘11 Corvette Grand Sport, 2K mi. $57,994. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘08 Z4, 3OI Convertible, white w/ tan top, tan int. w/ wood grain, 14,600 mi. One owner, $33,500 call Mark 918-296-1956

‘11 Corvette

White, 6 speed, show room new, 2,200 miles, $39,500. 918-605-0683

‘10 Aveo LT, auto, cloth, great starter car, $11,991. 918-806-2000

‘07 BMW 328I, Black exterior, tan interior, premium package, motorized seats, keyless entry, CPO car, 48K miles, EC, Serious Inquiries Only, Asking $18,950, 918-407-9340

‘10 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Orange w/ black int. Beautiful & hot w/ extras. Customization by Car FX, 6.2L automatic V8 w/ 29,140 miles, 500+ HP. $25,000. 918-742-7867 ‘10 Chevy Cobalt LT, only $13,449. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136. ‘10 Cobalt, rebuilt title, 2 dr, auto, 7000 miles, runs like new, $10,700, take MC/Visa, 918-266-9003, 918-519-2448

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‘06 BMW 530i, auto, sunroof, white, 52K miles, with warranty, new tires, $21,600. 918-625-2280 Tulsa ‘06 BMW 325i, black/black leather, wood trim, Premium pkg., auto, sun roof, like new tires, 70K miles, excellent condition, $16,950, Call 918-808-4567

'04 325 CI Convertible, black, sport package, auto, garaged, 65,500 mi, 60K service completed. $16,000. 918-697-3019

‘09 Corvette 4LT, Prem group, w/every option, cashmere leather/ mild to wild exhaust, dual roof Mag ride, chrome vents, spoiler, chrome wheels, 6 sp paddle. 436 hp, Head up display. Bose-CD, GPS navigation, 30K mi., excel cond, 5 yr/100K ext. warr., crystal red. $48,900-obo stickerwas $69,900. 918-381-3894

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‘03 BMW 330i, black/black leather, 143K mi. Cold air, new auto. transmission. Exc. cond., $8,499. 918-481-0805

1150 Buick ‘07 Rainier CXL, great miles, $13,995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘05 Monte Carlo, silver, 101K miles, V6, 3.4L, driver power seat, power windows, automatic, AC, good condition, $6,500. 918-693-5280

To subscribe, call 918-582-0921.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

1171 Chevrolet Pickups/ Vans/4X4

1211 Dodge 4x4/Pickup/Van

1230 Ford

‘07 Dodge Ram 3500, SLT pkg. cab & chassis 4x4, automatic 6.7 Lt Cummings turbo diesel, 11 ft flatbed with hydraulic hayspike, 50K mi, $24,500. 918-695-8097

‘08 Sebring Convertible, $17,672. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘98 Taurus Station Wagon, 2nd owner, white w/ gray leather, known history, peppy 4 valves, 75k miles, one of a kind, nice, $4600 obo, 918-637-2134 or 918-688-7747

‘04 F250 diesel XLT, extra nice! Suburban Chev 888-416-0097

‘07 Chrysler 300C, Only $15,876. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

1300 Infiniti

‘06 Dakota SLT, V8, 4.7 liter, all power, low miles, very good condition, good tires, $10,500. 918-836-3288.

‘03 Explorer Sport Trac, 4 new tires, cold A/C, $7991. 800-598-5593 ‘96 Mustang GT, new top & rear glass, runs perfectly, beautiful! Best reasonable offer. 918-398-6712

‘06 300, 24” wheels, Alpine touch, $8995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘07 Infiniti G35X, AWD, 60,500 mi., ultra clean, garage kept car. Leather, roof, $18,995. 918-906-5672

1320 Jaguar

‘11 CR-Z, ”Certified”, only $19,674. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136. ‘04 Ranger XLT Super Cab 4x4 with alloys, auto, bronze, only 89K miles, CLEAN, $10,700, call 918-645-1768

‘07 Pacifica Touring AWD, leather, rear enter., alloys, 918-806-2000

‘86 GMC 1 ton. New alternator, brakes, tires balanced, motor & trans., oil changed, roll up rear door, low floor. 918-355-6188

1270 Honda

'96 Crown Victoria, leather, loaded, 36K miles CarFax verified, a must see, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7941

‘07 300 Touring, only $12,995, loaded, Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

'06 300 SRT V8, moon roof, leather heated seats, only 60K miles, like new in & out, a must see, Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7940

‘03 Super Crew XLT 4x4, P/W, P/L, super nice, 128K mi., guaranteed financing, others avail., MC & Visa. 918-521-6050, okstmotors.com

‘10 Accord LX, alloys, auto, cloth, 4 cyl., $17,991. 918-806-2000 ‘10 Civic EX ‘Certified’ $17,925. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136. ‘10 Civic EX, alloys, auto, 15K mi., local trade, $18,991. 918-806-2000 ‘10 Fit “Certified”, only $16,853. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘04 XJ8, beautiful gold, garage kept, sunroof, new tires/brakes, low miles, $17,000. 918-637-9893

1331 Jeep/Eagle/AMC Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘01 F-150 crew cab 4x4

‘12 & OLDER

garage kept, excellent condition, auto, air, cd player, bed liner, $9,500. 918-695-8585 or 918-376-6417

‘06 300C All-Wheel Drive, heated leather, Navigation, Hemi, alloys, drives and looks like NEW. VERY CLEAN, 96K miles. $14,788. Call 918-289-9591 ‘06 Crossfire Conv., only 28K miles, $16,995. Classic 877-354-4076

CLASSIFIED 3

‘04 F150 FX4 Off Road 4x4 Super Cab, 18” wheels, all power, keyless, black, super nice, $8950, take MC/Visa, 918-266-9003, 918-519-2448

1180 Chrysler

‘08 Sebring Limited Conv., leather, loaded, $16,991. 918-806-2000

1250 GMC Pickups/Vans/4x4

'04 Explorer XLT 4x4, all power options, 3rd seat, low miles/price/ payment, Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7941

‘05 Silverado, low miles, like new tires, 2nd owner, red, clean & dependable, nice, $4450 30 days same as cash with approved credit, 918-341-8251, 918-313-8180

‘08 PT Cruiser, alloy wheels, 60K mi. $9298. Suburban 888-416-0097

1231 Ford Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘06 Diesel Dually, 1 ton, 4x4, Laramie, black, quad cab, 4 door, leather, loaded, 87K mi, $24,000. 918-693-9557 ‘06 Grand Caravan SXT, Stow-nGo, p/side drs & hatch, rear heat & air, Sr. Citizen, 115K mi., clean, new Michelin tires, sold new for $39,000, $7000 firm. 918-520-9757

‘95 Mustang GT Conv, 5.0 L, 5 speed, New Top, New Brakes, 96K Original Miles, Owned Since 1997, Great Condition, $5,900. 918-360-0795

‘06 Laramie 1500, NAV, 4x4, leather $16,488. Suburban 888-416-0097

‘09 Accord EX.Original owner,tons of extras. Moonroof, 6 CD, Bluetooth, Tinted, Backup Sensors, Silver w/ black int. Alloys, 38K miles. $17,400. 918-688-8238 or 918-493-0998.

‘00 Excursion limited, 4x4, 104K miles, all options, like new tires, black, excellent condition, $9,850. Call 918-810-3557

‘09 Civic Si, alloys, roof, cloth, spoiler, 918-806-2000

‘11 Cherokee Laredo 4WD, $26,870. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘08 Accord LX ‘Certified’ $16,576. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘10 Compass Ltd., 35K mi., leather, like new, $16,991. 1-800-598-5593 ‘09 Grand Cherokee 4x4 Ltd, 46K mi., nice, Suburban 888-416-0097 ‘09 Liberty Limited 4WD, $19,980. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘05 Chrysler Pacifica Touring, Loaded, black leather, 6 cd dvd, new tires, very good condition, $8650 obo,MUST SELL 918-284-9867 ‘0 1 T O W N & C O U N T R Y V A N , 101K mi., rear A/C, Exc. cond $5,500 918-836-7776

‘05 Durango SLT 4x4, 3rd row seat, ent. DVD, all power, leather, CD, luggage rack, recent tires, book at $12,995, Get ready for snow, Winter price $10,995. 918-697-7752

‘94 Red Mustang Cobra Convertible, official Indy 500 pace car, 204/1000, tan leather, all orig., 48,500 mi., exc cond. 918-273-0837

‘07 Compass, alloys, P/W, P/L, am/fm, CD, auto. 918-806-2000

‘00 Ford XL F350, powerstroke, 6 spd, service bed & crane, $9200. 918-582-1810

‘08 CRV EXL, leather, black, heated seats, moon roof, 6 disc CD, garage kept, 1 owner, 43K mi. $21,500 obo. 405-202-7592 or 918-339-4115

1181 Chrysler Vans

‘04 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab, short bed, auto., running boards, bed cover, 1 owner, 94K mi., very good cond., $10,500. 918-341-5894 08’ T&C Tour, DVD/My Gig, Nav., backup camera, auto H/A, Swivel seats, pwr 3rd row, heated seats, remote start, nearly new 17” Michelins, 93k mi, 918-481-1787

‘05 Town & Country

‘99 F250 ext cab, 4WD, 7.3 turbo diesel, tow pkg, 139K mi, chrome wheels, CD, sliding rear window, running boards, many xtras, clean in & out, $11,500. 918-869-2139

‘97 F250

V8 auto, Reg. Cab, good solid work truck, $1750 cash, 918-445-2326

68K miles, runs and looks new, NADA $8450, take $6700. Call 918-455-1790

‘11 E-350 12 Passenger Van, like new, 13K mi., front & rear A/C & heat, perfect in every detail, non smoker, white/grey, over $35,000 new asking $21,850. 918-622-8484

Concession Trailer $12,500.Loaded & ready to work. Health Department inspected. Call 918-625-6892

‘11 Raptor, super crew, loaded, 20k miles, perfect shape, $43,000. 580-352-8893

‘08 Honda Civic Hybrid, excellent condition, white ext, tan int, 65,067 miles, $13,000. Alan 918-237-6991

‘07 CRV EX

‘96 Ford F250

EXL, leather, moon rear air, quads, dual doors, Marc Miller 918-828-7943

Auto, black, super sharp, $6500, MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799 ‘05 Honda CR-V 4WD SE, $13,967. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

1230 Ford

‘10 Black Ford F150 XLT,4.6 V8, 36k Miles $24,999 obo, Sync MUST SELL. Grey Int. All Pwr, Chrome, Tow Package. Perfect Cond. Scott 918-269-5471 ‘10 Edge, $1000s below book, $19,995 Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

‘95 International 4000 Series 4700 Box Truck, runs great, rebuilt Tranny, 281752 miles, Box is 26'x8'x92" $10K firm 918-381-5481

‘85 RARE Ford 150 4 wheel drive short bed. show truck. completely restored. $45,000 invested. asking $20,900 805-714-3763

1250 GMC Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘04 Element EX, AWD, 1 owner, 117K miles, new struts all around plus new battery, too many extras to mention, $11,200. 918-639-9615 ‘04 Odyssey EX-L RES, only $8680. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘10 F150 FX2, leather, loaded, 35K mi. $24,997. Classic 877-354-4076

‘10 Caliber, alloys, auto, low miles, 1 owner, $15,991. 918-806-2000

‘08 Expedition, 2WD, seats 8, 6 CD one owner, non-smoker, garaged new tires, well maintained, 6 spd auto/OD, tow pkg, reverse sensor, $16,750 obo. 918-724-0474 ‘10 F150 2x2, 6’ bed, 4.6 liter V8, overdrive tranny & XL150. 15,000 miles. Take trade or small payment for equity. 918-355-6188 '09 Edge Limited, cinnamon metallic, high polished wheels, leather heated seats, moon roof, GM dealer priced, Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7942

‘10 Challenger, V6, Coupe, very fast, black on black, 28,200 miles, cloth, am/fm, CD, alloy wheels, electric windows & driver’s seat, $18,999. 918-344-6250

‘08 Mustang GT, Prem, Cali Special, Vista Blue Metallic, Loaded, 67K mi, 1 owner, Carfax, Garaged, Prem Wty10/20/14 or 100K mi, Exc Cond, $21,900. 918-652-2860. After 6

‘08 F-150 Lariat Crew Cab, black beauty, sunroof, rear parking cameras, leather heated seats, tow pkg, chrome wheels, Immaculate, $19,500 918-346-2368

‘11 Yukon SLE, V8, 2 wheel drive, 3rd row seat, running boards, roof rack, towing package, 31k miles, 1 owner, excellent condition, $29,999. below kbbv, will consider trade, In Tulsa, 479-629-1321

**‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX** 4 door, automatic, Desert Mist Metallic exterior, 4 cylinder, good gas mileage, 99,500 miles. Great car! $8400 918-607-3223

‘09 Acadia SL, alloys, roof, leather, 3rd row, NAV, 918-806-2000

‘11 Sedona All power + air, loaded, 20K mi., lifetime powertrain warranty, your choice, red or white, $18,747. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘11 Soul + Under 20K miles, all power, Sirius, keyless, Bluetooth, lifetime powertrain warranty, starting at $16,947. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797 ‘10 Forte EX All power & air, Sirius & USB, Bluetooth, 45K mi., lifetime powertrain warranty, only $13,447. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘10 Sportage 4x4

‘08 Acadia SLT, fresh trade, $23,993. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

Great transportation, only $15,947. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘08 Sierra Z71 Ext. Cab 4x4, perfect, new tires, $22,991. 800-598-5593

‘09 Rio LX, 5 spd, P/W, P/L, great gas mileage, $8991. 918-806-2000 ‘02 Honda Civic EX coupe silver 2 door. Very good condition, wellequipped. 4 cyl. 140k miles, blue book $5400, will take best offer. 918-592-8899

‘08 F350 Crew Cab diesel 4x4, nicely equipped. Suburban 888-416-0097

‘08 Ram 1500, black, 6 speed, 40K mi, 2dr, Line-X bed liner, 2WD, clean, chrome brush guard $10,900 obo 918-859-9726

‘09 Sportage LX, V6, auto, alloys, local new car trade, 918-806-2000

‘05 Sorento

All power, clean, 81K miles, trade & finance, 918-341-0103

1350 Land Rover

‘07 Taurus SEL Extra clean Cond 105K mi. Leather - Sports Pkg, Dealer retail $9,700, asking $6,995. Peter @ 918.299.5722

***07’ Dodge Durango***

‘11 Optima Only 15K miles, all power, Bluetooth, Sirius, LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, $18,947. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘11 Sorento LX, 4 cyl, 2WD, P/W, P/L, low miles, $20,991. 918-806-2000

‘71 GMC Dump Truck Runs, needs work, $2,500 obo. 918-835-1138

1210 Dodge

1340 KIA

‘11 Forte SX 18K miles, loaded, leather, alloy wheels, Bluetooth, Lifetime Powertrain warranty, only $16,997. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘10 Mustang GT, awesome, 19k mi. Save @ $24,991. Classic 877-354-4076

‘09 Ford Focus SES, only $13,636. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

2010 Jeep Commander, black. 5.7L V8 Hemi, pristine condition. Fully loaded w/ Multimedia pkg, 34K miles. 1 owner, transferable warranty. $28,500. Chad, 918-645-8587

‘12 Sportage AWD Low miles, all power, Bluetooth, USB, Sirius, Lifetime Powertrain warranty, only $23,447. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

2000 Diesel Dually 3500, auto, quad cab, 110,000 miles, 2nd owner, Ex Cond, $10,500 Firm. 918-366-3591

‘10 Mustang Convertible, $18,490. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘05 Wrangler, 89K mi., fresh trade, both tops, $13,995. 877-354-4076

‘07 Odyssey LX ‘Certified’ $17,977. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘05 Civic EX 2 Dr

Utility Truck, automatic trans, V8 5.7 ltr, 110K mi. $3500. 918-406-1770

‘06 Commander 4x4, 65K mi, Dk blue ext/Cloth int, tinted, alarm w/remote start. CD player/aux mp3 input. 3rd row AC. Great vehicle! $13,500 Call 918-200-6530 or 918-402-0819

Power windows & locks, 66K mi., take trade & finance, 918-341-0103

'07 Odyssey roof, front & power side Buick GMC

‘03 Ram Quad Cab, 4x4, $8988. Suburban Chev 888-416-0097

1190 Commercial Trucks/Trailers

‘06 3 CAR HAULER, only $3999. Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

1231 Ford Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘03 Dakota SXT V6,

Must see to appreciate, only $6947. PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

20’ Heavy duty trailer, goose neck,- tandem dual, 12,500 axle. $2,500 obo. 918-855-8373

‘68 Previous Restoration, 351w new 5-speed manual, new wiring harness, new rhino lined interior, some rust, $7,700, call 719-293-4865 or, dplaster1@gmail.com

‘07 Wrangler Sahara, only $19,876. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘06 Focus 2x4 SES, clean! $8988. Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

Good condition, clean, 4 wheel drive, DVD, 3rd row, 109,600 miles- $11,000 obo, 918-271-3065

‘05 Mustang GT, 52K miles, call Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

‘07 Dodge Charger SRT8, $23,975. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘04 Mustang GT, 5 spd, silver, 47K mi. Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

‘07 GMC Yukon SLT, 4x4, NAV, leather, sun roof, non smoker, 93K miles with ex warranty, white with tan. bizmgr55@hotmail.com or 918-633-4134. $23,950. ‘02 Honda Accord, 4cyl., 4dr, 30 mpg, great condition, sunroof, Fully loaded, 250K mi, $4250 firm, 918-352-2095 or 918-260-8612

‘07 F-150, charcoal gray, new tires, cd player, 95K mi., Exc. cond., 1 owner, $14,500 Call 918-664-8049 or 918-402-2662 '06 F350 4x4 Lariat turbo diesel, leather, short miles, loaded, extra clean in & out, GM dealer priced. Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7943

‘05 Eddie Bauer

Explorer, 3rd seat, moon roof, loaded, slick, $8000 firm, take trade, MC/VISA. Call 918-445-4900

1290 Hyundai ‘07 GMC Blackwood, 8-passenger, very nice, $15,400. 918-520-2688 ‘07 GMC Acadia SLT, only $16,555. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘11 Genesis Coupe, PW, PL, alloys, ready to ride, $20,991. 918-806-2000 ‘11 Genesis, 11K mi., tons of upgrades! Suburban 888-416-0097

‘06 LandRover LR3 V8 SE, warranty 4/50K, Fully Loaded, Nav Sys, All Mnt by Land Rover, 70K New Tires & Brakes, $21,000 OBO Exc. Cond., In Tulsa 501-837-6843

1360 Lexus

‘05 F-150 Lariat crew cab, absolutely loaded, DVD player, heated leather seats, tow pkg, 1 owner, extremely clean, $13,000. Call 918-346-2368 ‘05 Neon SXT 4 dr, silver metallic, 4 cyl, 2.0, dual head cam, 16 valve, am/fm CD, ABS brakes, was $6995, Winter Special $4995, 918-697-7752

‘04 Mustang 40th Anniversary Convertible, leather, power top, P/W, keyless remote, 3.9L V6, alloys, looks new, $8250. Call 918-645-1768

‘04 Excursion Ltd.

4WD, diesel, hard to find, 98K miles, take trade & finance, 918-341-0103

1211 Dodge 4x4/Pickup/Van '11 Caravan SXT, quads, Stow-nGo, p/seat, P/W, P/L, dual p/side doors, only 15K mi. $20,990. Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7940

‘06 3500, dually, 4x4, extended cab, SLT, maroon w/ tan leather interior, 69k mi, 8.1 gas engine, 6 spd auto trans, call for pics, $23,000. 918-441-7681 ‘06 Denali, loaded, AWD, NAV, $20,995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076 ‘06 Sierra Ext. SLT, 20” wheels, local trade, $16,991. 918-806-2000

‘09 Nitro SE, cloth, auto, alloys, 918-806-2000 ‘08 Dodge Ram SL short wide, V6, auto, 21K miles, running boards, bedliner, tilt, cruise, CD, A/C, beautiful red, like new inside & out, $11,900. (918) 519-2448

‘03 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4 new tires, new alternator & battery. V8, black, 2 door. Hard-top coupe. 6 spd manual transmission. 67,600 miles $22,000. 918-770-2537

‘04 Expedition, Eddie Bauer, 4x4, white w/tan leath, loaded, well maintained, no sunroof, ex cond, 140K mi- looks like 40K. All serv records, $9,750, obo. 918-605-4505

‘08 Ram 1500 Crew SLT, clean! $18,988 Suburban Chev 888-416-0097

‘99 Crown Victoria, new tires, cold A/C, runs great! $5491. 800-598-5593

‘04 F150 Crew 4x4, leather, 5.4L, maroon, Suburban 888-416-0097

‘05 Sierra Crew, well maintained, $12,988, Suburban 888-416-0097 ‘04 Canyon 4x4 Ext. Cab, nice! Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097 '04 Ext. Cab SLT Sportside, leather, heat & memory, only 56K mi., 1 owner, clean CarFax, like in the box new, Miller GMC 918-828-7028

‘09 SONATA, Limited, Black w/Tan Saddle Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, Sunroof, Navigation, AM-FM-XM-CD-DVD, Brand New Tires, Excellent Shape, Adult Owned, Garage Kept, Professionally Serviced, Must Sell $18,270 Call 918-269-7534

‘00 Lexus GS 300 141k miles, excellent condition. $7,500. 918-671-5279

‘08 Accent Coupe, only 38K miles, $7995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076 ‘07 Elantra GLS, cloth, P/W, P/L, $9991. 918-806-2000

1300 Infiniti ‘08 Infiniti G35, “Nice”, $16,995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076 ‘08 QX56, 4WD, loaded, every option, $34,995. Classic 877-354-4076

‘05 RX 330 FWD V6 3.3L Auto, 99,000 mi. Garage kept. This SUV is LOADED! Leather, Sunroof, 6 Disc CD, Rain Sensing Wipers, etc. Excellent Condition! Only selling because we needed a bigger car. $15,000 obo. 918-338-9188

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1360 Lexus

1390 Mercedes

1460 Other Imports

'07 C230 Sedan, only 47K miles, leather, sun roof, spoiler, handsfree phone, like new, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7943

‘06 IS250-AWD, exc. cond., low mi., blk w/tan leather. New tires, heat/cool seats. Power everything. Custom tint. Top of the line stereo w/aux port. Moon Roof. $19,500. obo. 918-520-4913

‘02 RX300, all wheel drive, white with tan leather, sunroof, heated seats, power everything, recently serviced, immaculate condition, $11,995. 918-627-3666

‘99 RX 300, 4x4, Leather, heated seats, sunroof, all power, 6 disc CD player, fully loaded, $6995 firm. 918-812-9231 Must sell!!

1480 Pontiac

1490 Porsche

1370 Lincoln

‘07 Toyota FJ Cruiser, luggage rack, alloys, cruise, 67K miles, like new, 2WD, $18,400. 918-671-2474 ‘07 Tundra Limited, perfect truck, $21,995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

1380 Mazda ‘08 Mazda 5 Sport, 1 owner, 3rd row, alloys, $10,991. 1-800-598-5593 ‘06 Mazda MX-5 Miata, $14,928. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

1381 Mazda Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘09 CX-7 AWD Excellent cond., 36K mi., $17,447.

‘02 Grand Marquis LS

Very nice & well equipped, 63K miles, take trade & finance, 918-341-0103

‘96 Sable GS

4 dr., V6, 74K actual miles, alloys, P/W, p/seat, cruise, extra nice, $3690. 9772 E. 11th, 918-636-5463

1410 Mini Cooper

‘06 Tacoma TRD, crew cab, tow package, 138k mi, 2wd, all power options, new tires, runs great, $13,975. 918-543-8355

‘07 Aero, 9.5 Turbo Sedan, auto, leather, sunroof, 95,000 miles, 4 new tires, almost perfect! New $38,000. Asking $8,900. 918-902-3302

'06 Tundra Double Cab SR5, Darrell Waltrip Edit., 4.7L, DOHC, V8, 2 WD, 56K mi, Blue, great Cond, chrome running boards, Line-X bedliner, CD, alarm. $16,000 918-607-4731

‘02 Saturn SL, super clean, fresh trade, $3995, Classic 877-354-4076

‘00 Saturn SC1

3 dr Coupe, white, sharp, runs & looks good, $2800 cash. 918-445-2326

1535 Scion ‘08 SCION XB, must see, $12,976. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

1560 Toyota

‘09 Mazda CX9 Touring, alloys, cloth, 918-806-2000

‘10 Prius, automatic, Special! Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097

‘07 CX-7 GT AWD, leather, NAV, roof, $15,991. 800-598-5593

‘09 CAMRY SE, Red, 60K mi., new tires, cd player, p/w, p/l, tilt & cruise, great condition, $13,950, Call 918-906-7433 or 918-995-2264

‘11 Juke, leather, alloys, 4K mi., like new, $24,991. 918-806-2000

‘00 4 Runner, 2WD, 4 cyl, auto, power, cruise, tilt, new tires and brakes, step & push bar, cold air intake, A/C, Ipod ready, good mpg, 96.5k mi, good condition, $8,500 918-251-0073

‘02 1500 Suzuki Intruder L.C. Low mileage, saddlebags, back rest, wind shield, 918-583-2951. Best Offer!!

‘11 Immaculate Honda Repsol. Only 1,986 miles. Adult owned; never raced and never laid over. This bike is perfect, with over $2,000 in accessories-HID lights, hot body fender kit, Yoshimura carbon fiber pipe, back seat cover, quick jack stand, etc. Contact Jeff @ 918-510-5149. $11,800.00

‘02 Harley Davidson electra glide standard, 3,800 one owner miles, black, $8,900, 918-289-3814

‘00 Sienna V6 XLE

Loaded, family ready, $4950, take MC & VISA, www.autotulsa.com 4119 S. 87th E. Ave. * 918-622-7799

1570 Volkswagen ‘11 Jetta 2.5 SE, alloys, leather, CD, 918-806-2000 ‘06 Volkswagen Jetta, only $11,910. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘01 Bug, yellow green, black leather, sun roof, heated seats, Monsoon stereo, P/W, P/L, looks & runs good, retail $8500, sale for $6995, 918-697-7752

‘08 Eclipse GT, 5 spd, alloys, tint, $14,991. 918-806-2000

1440 Nissan

1860 Motorcycles

‘11 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT, Warning it is not stock! Many performance upgrades, fuel injected, Reduced Price $7500 obo. 918-302-6905

‘95 Yamaha Virago, V twin, black/gray, 4K mi, mint cond, shaft drive, new windshield & battery, loaded w/chrome. $2,800. 918-637-4098

‘09 Matrix 5 dr, auto, cloth, alloys, $12,991. 918-806-2000

1430 Mitsubishi

‘11 E350 Benz Convertible, V6, 1 owner, garage kept, artic white, tan interior, 18” AMG wheels, PO1 & 321 appearance pkg, 10,400 miles, mint condition, still in warranty, Was $64,000, Asking $55,400. Call 918-557-1800

Kymco, 102 miles, silver, 75 to 90 mpg, $2,000, 918-231-9630

‘07 SKY- Redline convertible, turbo, 24,000 miles, loaded, best offer, $17,900 obo. 918-760-8846

PRIMEAUXKIA.COM 918-770-4797

‘06 Blue, 64K mi. 5 spd. auto. Dual sun/moon roof, CD/ipod connect. Muskogee. Reduced! $12,995 Call 918-686-5560

Hangar-Wagoner, OK, 44’x40’ steel, office, shower, bathroom, C HA, carport w/roll-up door, hydrolic hangar door. $59,900. 918-640-7817

‘03 Indian Spirit Motorcycle, 1,800 miles, garage kept, Asking $12,000. Call 918-931-2273 for more info.

‘10 Corolla LE, 4 cyl., auto, P/W, P/L, cruise, $14,991. 918-806-2000

1390 Mercedes

04’ Kawasaki Bulcan 800, custom, red, 15k miles, Asking $3200, Repaired title, 918-639-7634

1855 Mopeds/Scooters

1530 Saturn

‘04 Grand Marquis, 79K mi. 1 owner, maintenance records, non smoker, garage kept. Reduced! $6,995. 918-697-8263

‘04 Big Dog Bull Dog. 13K mi. Blk & chrome. Immaculate cond. Garage kept. Serious inq. only. $15,000 918-724-9277

‘04 Suzuki VL8

‘08 SABLE, like new, 1 owner, 10K mi., heated leather, 6 disc CD/ MP3 player, Sync, FWD, reverse sensing system, adj pedals, dual zone A/C, $16,499. Call 918-430-8837

‘05 Mercury Montego. 73K mi., 3.0 DOHC duratec V6. 20-24mpg. Front wheel dr. No body damage, Doors, windows, 6CD, Goodyear tires, tint. KBB-$8,875 obo. 918-704-3212

‘05 Harley Davidson Deluxe/Softtail. Loaded! Like Brand New! Black & Chrome. 4,300 mi. $12,000 918-272-7787 or 918-639-8492

In good condition, runs good, looks good, $2950. 918-660-0830

‘07 Boxster Convertible, 13k mi. blck-on-blck, 5 spd trans, pcm-dvd navigation, power seats/windows, new tires, remote cd changer, full car cover, $28,000. 918-691-2280

‘03 Sequoia Limited 4x4, Platinum with gray leather, 3rd row seat, looks brand new, Just in time for winter, $13,500. 918-808-4567

‘07 Town Car Signature, 38K mi. Best offer over $10,000. 918-488-8853

1947 Bonanza 35, SN #1189, TTAF 5,261 hrs, prop OH 7-16-2009, Cont eng 225-8, 830 hrs since major overhaul. All cylinders ck high 70’s. New main tires & tubes, new Cleveland brakes, new glass pilot window, new ailerons, mark 12 w/glide slope, transponder MC, all new spark plugs, paint 6 & interior 5, 20 gal aux tank, $25,000. 918-504-9019.

1400 Mercury

‘08 LINCOLN MKX AWD, $21,713. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘07 Navigator. 4 door, 3rd row seats, 2WD, excellent cond. Fully loaded, DVD, entertainment system, 102K miles. W/29 mo. unlimited ext. warr. $19,500 918-964-0561

‘41 Stearman Biplane 4445TT always hangered, never a sprayer. 220 cont Mccally prop. Equip to pull banner. Spare 220 engine, all banner equip & plane w/fresh annual. $75K obo Call for details 918-367-5542

‘07 Tundra Crew SR5, alloys, cloth local trade, 1 owner, 918-806-2000

‘75 SL450, new paint, new interior, only $4991. 800-598-5593

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1860 Motorcycles

‘08 Tundra, crew cab, 75K miles, like new, fully loaded, burgundy, tan cloth interior, 5.7 L engine, TRO off-road package, $24,000. 918-457-5787

1520 Saab '95 ES300 Auto, Tan, Power seats, windows & doors. 147K mi. Was a Lexus Certified vehicle. Sold as is, where is, new tires. Stylish Lexus look, feel & drive for only, $5999. Call 918-492-0046. You will love it.

‘08 Tundra double cab limited by owner. Still under warranty, 19k miles, loaded, excellent condition, $32,950 obo. Call 918-286-0070

'02 Firebird, black, charcoal cloth, V6, auto, all power, T-top, dual exhaust, 13 disk player, well maintained, looks & drives great, 1 owner, 126K mi, $7,200. 918-740-7880 '82 240D. Same look as 300D. Red, Classic, Tan Leather, 183K mi. Very stylish looking Diesel auto., garage pampered, locally Tulsa owned car. Service records available. needs some repairs. Saves on gas, $2799 AS IS/WHERE IS. Call 918-492-0046.

1810 Aviation / Service

‘08 Highlander Limited, $26,578. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘05 Ferrari F-430, F1 tranny, paddle shifter, red coupe, 2800 mi., paid $220K.Tremendous savings of $75K, $145,000, 918-697-3429 Hamid ‘97 Black E320 Immaculate Condition - Excellent Service Record - Leather Upholstery with Burl Walnut Trim - 8 Speaker Bose Sound System 139,000 miles mosly hywy $9,999 Serious offers only. 918-629-1239

1561 Toyota Pickups/Vans/4x4

‘09 VENZA, V6 AWD, 54,000 Miles, Full Warranty to 100k or 9/12/2016, Sunroof, Leather, Bluetooth, loaded $22,500 Call 918-284-8700

1580 Volvo

‘93 Harley Davidson, Electraglide, this show winner is fully chromed, Corbin seat, light bar, 67k mi, asking $8,900. 405-640-3256 ‘10 Harley Sportster XL883N, 3500 miles, flat black, wife is afraid to ride & lost interest, $5,946(my loan pay off). Call Jim 918-440-8759

‘07 VOLVO XC90, 4WD, $21,654. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘93 Honda Goldwing Aspen Cade, excellent condition, 43,000 miles, boydarobert@yahoo.com for more pictures. lots of extras. $6,500 OBO Call 785-562-7985 or 918-271-3987

‘10 C300 Sport Sedan, black on black, loaded, auto, full power, NAV, premium & media package, 36,000 miles, $26,500. 918-808-3431 ‘09 Mercedes ML 320 BlueTech diesel AWD. Beautiful condition, white & caramel. Loaded, inlcuding NAV and rear entertainment system. 26+ overall MPG. 82k commuter hwy miles. 4 years or 18K miles Mercedes warranty remaining. 1 owner. 100% dealership maintained w/all records. $28,900. 918-325-0491

‘07 350Z Enthusiast Roadster, Red convertible 2 seater w/ black top/blk int, Auto, 1 owner, garage kept under car cvr, just over 10K mi, Exc cond. $22,000, 918-706-1757

‘07 FJ Cruiser 4x4, Exc. Condition, Lt. Grey/white, loaded, Highway travel only-no off road 4 wheeling, $21,500 Call 918-283-1987

‘06 Volvo XC70 Wagon 69k miles. $11,900. 918-845-3130

‘08 Harley 1200 Custom, white, new hand grips, foot pegs, new after market pipes. 7200 mi, runs great. Like new tires. Reduced price! $6500 obo. 918-332-0509

‘89 Harley Davidson, Sportster. 1200cc w/ new parts, $2,500. 918-497-6849

1880 Motor Homes

1800-1930 Recreational Vehicles 1800 ATV’s

‘01 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5 4x4 5-speed, standard, loaded, n-cd changer, 128k, $8000 nada asking $6500 cash/visa/mc 918-587-5009

‘04 Highlander Limited - $11,500, Wht w/tan interior, 140K, 3.3l V6, 2wd with ECT, lthr, 3rd seat, dual power seats, sunroof, heated seats, cc, running boards, alloy wheels, roof rack. Very Good Condition, Call or text Rick @918-549-8735

‘08 HD Sportster 1200XL, 7k mi, Rinehart exhaust, windshield, saddle bags, engine guard, extra seat, luggage rack, forward controls. $6,700. 918-852-0365

‘02, 37’ Journey Deluxe Winnebago, 330 Cat Diesel, 2 slides, sat, tow gear, Manuals, best offer, Wade 918-291-1011

‘08 HD FXDF Fat Bob. Garage kept, like new, many extras, black, 16K mi. $10,900. 918-798-2596

‘85 Chevrolet Honey completely rebuilt, invested $32,000 will take $10,000. (Cash) & custom-built ‘88 Harley Lowrider, less than 10k miles, 918-691-4285

‘07 Grizzly, 450 special edition. 432 mi. 89 hrs $5,200. ‘07 Grizzly 660 916 mi. 131 hrs $5,000. Or both for $10,000. 918-348-0033 or 918-348-0395. ‘08 E63 AMG Sedan, 507 HP V8, Iridium Silver w/ Black interior, NAV, Single owner, panorama sunroof All maintenance documented, $47,000, 17,250 mi. 918-520-4859 ‘05 Mercedes CLK, only 67K mi. $19,995. Classic Chevy 877-354-4076

2010 Murano, 30,000 miles, silver with black interior, 2 WD, $23,900. 918-521-9995, 918-369-7272-

1441 Nissan Pickups/Vans/4x4 '11 JUKE, Navigation, leather heated seats, 9K miles, GM dealer priced, Marc Miller Buick GMC 918-828-7944

‘07 Murano SL

Leather,loaded, 50K miles, take trade & finance, 918-341-0103 '00 Mercedes Benz S500, 151K mi, Burlwood Accents, PW, PS, Auto, Sunroof, Leather, Heated & A/C seats, exc., cond., Garaged, 2nd Owner, $9,500 Firm. 918.209.4942

‘04 Matrix XR, 5 door hatch, red w/ gray interior, 56K mi, CD, keyless entry, electric windows, locks, & mirrors, automatic, runs great. $10,200. 918-638-9687 ‘04 Toyota Camry LE, $10,988. Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097 ‘01 Highlander Ltd, champagne color, 133k mi, 21.6 mpg in town, 28 mpg hwy, all maintenance up to date with records, runs & drives great, $8995. 918-260-6481

Hunt ready! 2008 700EFI 4X4 Polaris. 191 Engine Hours. Runs great and fully rigged. $8500.00 with-out trailer. $9500.00 with trailer. Call for appt. 918-872-1064

1810 Aviation / Service ‘07 Kawasaki ZZR 600, 2K mi, Many aftermarket extras, new battery, good tires, Rear lowering kit. $6,000 David 918-931-9241

One out of every 2,000 babies is born with a tooth. ‘07 Nissan Titan LE 4WD, $18,683. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

‘07 Gulfstream Ultra, 31ft. Class C with 11ft slideout, V-10 Ford F-450, 10K mi., sleeps 8, one owner, Exc condition, $49,900. Call 918-396-2303

‘06 Quest, NAV, ent. system, nice! Suburban Chevy 888-416-0097 ‘00 Quest Ltd., leather, quad seats, all power, alloys, rear air, 108K mi., super nice van, $4900, take MC/Visa, 918-266-9003, 918-519-2448

1450 Oldsmobile ‘83 Mercedes 380 SEC Coupe. Red w/saddle. Excellent. Like new. Low miles. $8,500. Below book. 918-698-3500 or 918-835-1311.

‘89 Cutlass Ciera

V6, automatic, 1 owner, 67K actual miles, 918-341-0103

‘00 Toyota Landcruiser

180K Miles One Owner , White With Tan Leather, Original Price $59,600 Asking $11,500 918-671-8627

1561 Toyota Pickups/Vans/4x4 ‘09 Toyota Sienna LE, $22,981. JOE MARINA USED 918-491-0136.

1973 Grumman AA1-B TTAF 1450, STOH 250. COM, Xtpndr, Garmin 295. Fresh paint , clean interior, speed kit, Hangar avail at Pogue. $21,000. 918-245-2500 or 918-557-5291 FLIGHT SIMULATOR, Complete system, get your license in half the time or improve your piloting & IFR skills, $600 Call 918-636-9566

‘05 Big Dog Ridgeback, 117 cubic inch engine, 300 rear tire, Black w/ Red ghost flames, 8400 mi., all service records available, $17,000, Call 918-407-2075

'02 Keystone 28' GREAT BUY! 1 slide out, central H&A, queen bed, two bunks, sleeps 6, full size frig, micro, small bath, towing package, awning, $6000. 918-855-8820

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

1880 Motor Homes

1890 Recreational Vehicles

1925 Utility Trailers

1930 Watercraft

CLASSIFIED 5

1930 Watercraft

‘98 ALPINE COACH, 36’ diesel & 1 slide, sleeps 6, washer/dryer, 2nd owner. 100K mi. $42,500 or trade, 918-427-4998

1890 Recreational Vehicles “Get Ready for Summer!” Time Out Tent Camper for motorcycle or auto, sleeps 4. $1200 OBO. 918-277-9911

‘07 Monaco/Knight, 38’ 4 slides, 1 owner, bldg kept, 34K mi., 8.3 cummins, $125K. Selling due to health. 918-743-3192 or 918-371-6353 ‘04 Fleetwood South Wind, Class A 33’ towing pkg, less than 7k mi, like new, 2 slides, jacks, loaded, w/ many extras, $60,000 obo. Health forces sale. 918-369-2492

34’ Pontoon Boat, 115hp, 4 stroke and 22.5’ Crestliner semi cabin, in board & out board drive, welded aluminum. $12,000 for each. 866-877-9544

2500 Accounting Don’t Miss Tulsa’s Largest Career Fair!!

‘97 Sportmaster

29’ Maxum, sleeps 6, shore air, bottom paint, full enclosure, rebuilt 454 Merc & Bravo 3, triaxle trailer, $29,000. 918-851-1720

Travel Trailer: 27 ft., queen bed in front & bunk beds in back. $5950. 918-425-3949

RoadRanger 24’,AC, loaded, works good, $2950, 20 clean used RVs. Discount RV Hwy 169, Collinsville 918-371-6353 www.discountrvok.net

‘07 Fleetwood Jamboree, 31’, Super Slide, great floor plan, Class C, non-smoker, immaculate, 11K miles, sacrifice $47,900. 918-344-3719 ‘07 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 40’, 4 slides diesel, 10k mi, satellite, garage kept, non smoking $153,563.99. 918-520-3113

‘11 Keystone Bullet RV, 28.3’, one owner, bought new, non-smoker, 1 slideout, w/many extras, ready to pull. must sell due to health $18,000 918-869-2497 or 918-869-2483

‘05 Skyline Toy hauler 5th wheel. Like new, 38 ft, 2 slides on the same side, washer & dryer, Onan generator, call to make appt. Reduced Price! $30,000. 918-521-4143

‘01 Travel Supreme Motor Coach 36’. Diesel. ex cond, 17,500 mi, one slide, 7.5 KW Onan quiet diesel 260 Cummins, Allison trans. $60,000. 580-762-5341. Make Offer!!

‘97 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel 32 ft, 2 slides, awning, new roof in ‘09. ex. condition 1 owner, used very little, no smoke or pets. $14,500 918-230-8662 or 918-299-5155 royneva@att.net

‘01 Triton TR22 bass boat with ’03 Yamaha 250 motor. 1 owner. garage kept, camo wrapped, paint under wrap in good cond. seats and stereo with CD player. Dual power poles. 2 Lowrance HDS10 locators. Tandem axle trailer inc Asking $25,000 obo. Call 918-284-1439 for more details ‘09 Yamaha FX Cruiser Wave Runner, only has 10 hours, 210HP, like brand new w/ custom cover, includes a beginner’s key & trailer, garage kept. $9,999. 405-210-7053

‘06 Centurion Avalanche, 1 owner, excellent condition. Has all the bells & whistles, 314 hrs, had all routine service done at a Certified Centurion shop. $37K. 918-639-5660

05' Jayco Jayflight

‘06 Georgetown, 34’, 3 slides, inmotion satellite antenna, dual AC, auto jacks, ex cond, 10K mi, $55,000. 918-232-4375

‘97 Prevost 45' XL Excellent, private coach, 60 series Detroit, Exclusive King Bdrm Suite. Too much to list. $196,000. 888-255-2149, 605-415-0430

‘07 Cedar creek by Forest River, model 36RLTS, 38’, 5th wheel. 3 slides outs, rear living area, front queen bdrm, awnings, heated water tanks, elec. jacks, loaded, must see, mint cond. garage kept since new, one owner, $31,900. Truck king ranch 2010 loaded both $72K. www.bowersautosales.com or CALL REX 918-827-6906

‘86 Terry Taurus, 24’ good cond., sleeps 6, cozy, A/C, awning, clean, works good, call 918-406-8955. $3,950.

Apply in person at 1422 E 71st Street, Suite B, Tulsa.

2550 Construction ‘98 Mastercraft Maristar 225, Fuel injection 5.7 Corvette LT1, 355 hours, Boat cover, Bimini top, Fly High Pylon, Clarion stereo, Excellent condition, $21,900. Call 918-742-2524 or 918-519-2824

‘11 Monte Carlo 36’, fully self-contained, 1 slide, awning, washer & dryer, C HA, dual axles, tinted windows, sleeps 6+, one owner, like new. $22,500 obo. 479-285-2350

Construction Company looking for

Form Carpenters

Preferably Gang Form Exp. 918-439-9155 Continental Concrete is seeking a full-time Estimator for concrete, industrial, & general construction. Please visit our website www.continentalcllc.com for more information.

Boat & Wave Runners ‘97 Rinker cutty cabin 24’. 7.4 454 motor $9500 * 2 - 2001 Yamaha Wave Runners in good cond. w/ trailer for $5,500. 918-261-4211

‘02 Cruisers Express MotorYacht, Live aboard or Weekend Getaway. LOA: 45' 6", Beam: 15' 4". Volvo diesel engines, diesel gen., 3 zone air, huge master aft stateroom w/ 2 person jacuzzi. Perfect floor plan. Unbelievably clean, inside & out. Literally like new & maticulously maintained. Fully loaded, too many amenities to list. Must see to believe. $250,000. Priced right & ready to sell. this grand lake beauty will not be on the market long. For sale by owner, Call now for your VIP demo. 918.605.9955.

‘03 Newmar Kountry Star MH, 38’, 2 slides/awnings, 1.5 baths, sat. dome, 4 door fridge, gas engine, Allison Trans, Reduced! $46,000. 918-272-9713

‘06 Bass Tracker ProTeam 175X w/ Mercury 60ELPT EFI w/ around 100 hrs. Trailering boat cover, 2nd fish finder, deluxe motor transom bar. Spare tire new used. Garaged. Excellent cond. $11,550. Call 918-636-1171 MUST SEE this like new, 2007 Jayco 34’ “Eagle” 5th Wheel, has triple glide’s and plenty of storage making “like home” living while camping. Beautiful interior and hardly used. Will consider trading for late model Mobile Home on Oklahoma lake. $26,900 Call 918-740-7312

1925 Utility Trailers ‘09 Carry-on 4X8 Utility Trailer w/ 4 ft ramp & gate. Only used once. Steel mesh floor & loading gate. Light setup & wiring. $560. 918-344-0317

‘83 Mastercraft Stars & Stripes, 19 ft tournament ski boat, 351 Ford, low hours, garaged kept, well maintained, excellent condition, $8,900. 918-742-2524 or 918-519-2824

Continental Concrete is seeking a Superintendent for concrete, industrial, & general construction. Please visit our website www.continentalcllc.com for more information.

2570 Customer Service

‘09 Yamaha, Wave Runner, FZR SHO, 41 hrs, like new, no gasohol, adult owned, on Grand Lake, $9000. Save $4K. 918-299-3165 or 918-261-4032.

‘68 Uniflite 31ft Express Cruiser. Twin 210hp Chrysler 318. Sleeps 6-8. Galley & head. Well maintained. Phil @ (918) 408-0448 for more info. $12,000 obo. 918-408-0448

2590 Drivers-CDL Brenntag Southwest, an Industry Leading chemical distributor is looking for Professional Truck Drivers for our branch in Sand Springs. Must have Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement. Responsibilities include daily LTL and truckload deliveries both package and bulk. Safety-minded individuals is a must. Home every night. Our company provides medical insurance, 9 paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, 401K plan and bonus plan. We offer competitive wages. DOE. Please apply in person: 206 E Morrow Rd, Sand Springs, OK 74063 or send resume to lbarrow@brenntag.com EOE Immediate opening for Class A CDL. Must have tractor flatbed trailer exp. Must have clean MVR, current medical card, & must pass drug test. Call Terry 918-369-5918

‘95 Hunter 26’, main sail cover, jib bag spd/depth sounder, compass, stereo/cass, spinnaker, Genoa, Bimini-$9,500 918-695-0618

Mid South Regional Carrier Benefits Available Home Most Weekends Sign On Bonus Class A CDL required w/2 years Call Dancor @866-677-4333 M-F, 8 to 5pm www.dancortransit.com

Mixer Drivers

‘05 Aluminum Fisher Prohawk 170, 90hp Mercury, Exc. Cond., $8950 or trade for bike. 918-371-5657 or 918-637-1607 2000 Carver 530 Pilothouse, price reduced from $419,000.00 to $339,000.00. Must sell. Low hours, located on Grand Lake. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer, dryer, remote parking controls, Cummins Diesels, all electronics, new carpet, 3 large flat screen HD TV's, Blue-Ray DVD's, bath tub, plus many more extra's. Make offer. Call (918) 625-9900

2011 Big Tex Gooseneck trailer, 30’ dual 10k oil bath split axles, dovetail w/center, $8,000 Firm. 918-366-3591 ‘09 Carry-on 4X8 Utility Trailer w/ 4 ft ramp & gate. Only used once. Steel mesh floor & loading gate. Light setup & wiring. $560. 918-344-0317

‘05 Crescendo by Gulfstream, 40’, 350 Cat pusher, Freightliner chassis, 3 slides, full paint, many upgrades, garage kept, 42K mi, $72,500. 918-504-7727

Our law firm has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for the best and the brightest people to join our team - and that could be you. This is a chance to get a start or advance in one of the fastest growing, recession proof industries in America. Prior experience is not needed, but welcomed. Your self-motivation, ability to communicate and basic computer skills are the qualities needed to succeed. Bi-lingual a plus. We will provide paid training and an opportunity for personal growth in a team environment of both fun and respect. Immediate openings in our collection department. Competitive pay and generous bonus structure. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

Travel Trailer 27 ft, original owner, tow package included. $9,500. 918-516-2376

‘01 Winnebago Journey, 37', 330CAT diesel, 2 slides, excellent condition, regular maintenance, $69,995 obo. 918-639-4986

2535 Collections/Telemarketing

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‘08 Challenger 34' 5th wheel, 4 slides, 2 swivel rockers, double door fridge, non-smoker, excellent condition, $26,500. 918-427-1423

‘11 23’ Mountain View Travel Trailer w/power slide, central heat & air, AM & FM CD player w/outside speakers. Queen size walkaround bed, electric jack, tow package included. Used 5 times. Excellent condition. $11,995. 918-652-7018

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

Get started on your new career today! Advance your career in a big way!

‘05 Montana 36’ ft travel trailer, dual solitudes & dual doors. Clean. Not a 5th wheel. No pets/smoke. All seasons, $18,100, 918-344-3719 or 342-5451

‘04 Trail Vision, bumper pull, 2 slides, awning, $10,000 Call 918-598-3121 or 918-557-6423

‘98 Fleetwood Discovery, 37’, diesel, 1 slide, W/D, no kids, pets or smoking, very clean, 57K mi., reduced, $44,900. (918) 630-5147

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

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2010 32 foot Puma 5-wheel, 2 slides, 2 Bedrooms, Ceiling Fan, Surround Sound, New Tires, Transferable Extended Warranty, $21,000 Call 918-342-5451

‘05 Winnebago Voyage 33’, 8.1 Vortec, Allison trans., 5K miles, 2 slides, loaded, non-smoker, excellent condition. $79,000. 918-272-6423

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2520 Banking/Finance

‘97 Rinker Flotella, 25’ V8 5.7L, like new w/ custom cover + trailer, low hours, 2 remote trolling motors 81lb TR, seats 12, garage kept, $14,999. 405-210-7053

‘09 Luxury Travel Trailer, 37’, 2 Slideouts, Roll out awning, Sleeps 6, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Slightly used, Many extras. $17,500 obo. MUST SELL. Call 918-208-8761

‘08 Premier, 32ft, pull type, elect super slide, central air, W & D, elec & gas hot water, self contained. $15,995. 918-208-7918, 479-769-0134

‘03 Fleetwood Expedition, Cummins Diesel, 1 slide, new tires, Onan generator, inverter, W/D, 39’ 37K mi, Price reduced $74,000 obo. (Ft. Gibson) 253-677-8381

2510 Administrative/Office Mgmt ‘94 Cobalt 20’, 4.3 V6 Volvo, 400 hours, duo prop, 1 owner, garage kept, excellent condition, new tires, Bimini top, boat cover, $10,900. 918-629-2929

‘72 Power Cat, 16’ foot, 65 hp Evinrude motor with trailer. Good condition. $2000. 918-251-5550 ‘99 Freightliner 31 pass. bus. Cummins 5.9L Electronic Diesel Engine Allison Auto. Trans. w/ Overdrive. Carrier Heavy Duty Front/Rear A/C. Power Steering; Power Brakes. Call Bill White Co. $6500. 918-582-2434

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details. Full Time Payroll Clerk wanted. Basic computer skills required, payroll exp. helpful. Please send resume to: PO Box 702280 Tulsa, OK 74170

‘07 Tahoe Q4 Sport 190hp V6, 18 ft. 23 gal fuel, Trailer included. Low Usage! 918-607-7215 $16,000

'06 Holiday Rambler/Admiral, 31' 2 slides, 1 owner, with 2004 Saturn L300 dingy, 14K mi., $67K. 918-272-3409 or 918-361-9226

52’ Harbor Master Arrowhead Yatch Club, Grand Lake, new in 92 for $460K. Must Sell, Moving. $59,000. OBO. 918-357-1672

2500-2999 Employment

‘00 Sprint 280 Pro 17.5’, Mariner Mag. 150, loaded, Hamby Protector, 2 locators, big troll motor, Jack Plate, garaged, nice & fast! $8500. 918-825-0713, 918-864-3201 ‘08 Keystone 5th Wheel, 3 slide outs, 33’, like new, $25,400. 918-906-9436

‘02 Newmar Dutch Star Chev Vortec Gas. 34’. Two Slides. 6.5kw gen. 56K mi $32,900. Tow veh. also avail. 918-949-6453

‘07 Monterey 214FS, 57 hrs, 260hp 5.0L, 4 Blade SS prop, SwimDeck, Monterrey Trlr w/built in ratchet straps, Cust cover, Bimini Top, Like new! $29,900. 918-931-9241

1930 Watercraft ‘05 Sunnybrook Titan Series 5th wheel, 3 slide outs, 2 air conditioners, central heat/air, queen size bed, 2 wall hugger recliners, hide-a-bed in couch, center island in kitchen, automatic roof vent with sensor, ceiling fan, surround sound, 19" TV with DVD player, abundant storage, exc. cond, no pets, no smokers, $22,500, Call 918-344-3719

‘00 Damon Intruder, 36’ Ford V10 Triton, 2 slides, 33,000 mi, sat. TV, queen bed, 2 A.Cs, lg cellar space, large awning & window awnings, $38,500. 918-808-6099 918-808-6100

‘02 Damon Intruder Class A, 38’, Workhorse chassis, 8.1 Vortex engine, 2 slides, 2 TVs, queen bed, 12k mi on trans, 300 mi. on new engine, Onan Marquis Gold 7000 generator (low hours), $51,000. 918-270-2139

‘09 Food Trailer. 20 ft Health dept approved. Only used 3 times. Must sell $14,000. 918-639-6034

‘07 Rinker 350, Loaded, perfect condition, 150 hrs, 38’ LOA, white w/ black, competitively priced at $129,500. Work too much, use boat to little. 918-418-9501

UNEMPLOYED ? NEED A STABLE CAREER? TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! No CDL? No Problem! 16-Day CDL training w/ Roadmaster! CALL NOW! 866-659-0564 18’ Predator, fish/ski, excellent condition, double consoles, new carpet. 100 hp Johnson, trolling motor, bimini top, ski equip. $6,950. 918-691-6455

4 wheel tandem car trailer, manual wench, ton crank, rear rollerbar, $1,200. 918-358-5093

‘93 50’ Gibson Sport Series Houseboat. 2 Full Bath, shower & tub, w/ bar fully equipped galley w/ full size fridge, Lake Keystone $69,999 918-906-7016

BBQ Concession Trailer, Southern Pride smoker, 27K Generator, licensed through State of OK, incl some restaurant equip. $30,000. 405-823-4642

GREAT FISHING BOAT, Lowe, ‘06 FM165S w/60 hp Merc, loaded, 2 depth finders, live well, lots of storage, with trailer, $7700. 918-845-1331

Class B CDL, home every night. Must pass drug screen and physical. Benefits include paid vacation, paid time off, paid holidays, health, life, dental, cancer & Aflac insurance. Family owned and operated. Income potential over $50K/year. To apply call Mon.-Fri. 918-438-8888 x. 1

‘00 29’ Bayliner w/ trailer, A/C, sleeps 6, all curtains & carpet, like new condition. $29,500. 918-633-4134

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2605 Educational Opportunities 7 months to a new CAREER! Develop welding skills with hands on training! Begin your training NOW!! Call to find out more Tulsa Welding School 877-935-3332 2545 E. 11th Street Tulsa, OK 74104 Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Approved by TWC. GI Bill Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete our programs, and other important information, please visit our website at: http://www. weldingschool.com/GEdisclosure

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Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

ONE MONTH ONE COURSE

No Reason to Wait. Our convenient ONE COURSE A MONTH SM schedule fits your life.

2630 Engineers Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of experience in the natural gas industry, fluent in various engineering software to preform design work associated with natural gas processing plants. Job consists of structure design, vessel design, pipe stress analysis, foundation design, and field support. Submit resume to vera@thomasrussellco.com No phone calls please.

2641 General Labor Large Printing/Direct Mail Company is expanding in production areas. Hiring FT for Mailshop, Inserters, Bowie Operators, Inkjet, Laser Operators. Experience preferred, will consider training a qualified applicant. All shifts 3 ½ days per week. Apply in person at ResourceOne 6201 E 43rd St Tulsa or email resume to hr@resource-one.us EOE

2660 Health Care

Brown Mackie College-Tulsa Call now!

1.888.847.4320

ClickBrownMackie2.com 4608 South Garnett Suite 110 Tulsa, Ok 74146

2750 Miscellaneous

*********Apply in Person ********* 7401 E. 46th Place Interested in a Tulsa World Paper Route? See our ad Today in Class 3010 Business Opportunities

LIMO CHAUFFEURS

Flex hourly+tips. Tulsa and OKC. Mail resume to: VIP Limo, 1831 E. 71st. St. Tulsa, OK 74136

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS •LPN •CNA •CMA Call 918-272-2281, x101 for more information. www.baptistvillage.org

2620 Electricians

APARTMENTS–P/T LEASING AGENT NEEDED at large Apartment Community in Broken Arrow. Must pass background check. Must live on-site. Please call The Greens at Broken Arrow at (918) 355-0802 or stop by 1441 East Omaha St.

CARRIERS NEEDED

Dietary Aide needed part-time Cedarcrest, 1306 E. College, B.A.

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Vatterott College is now enrolling for HVAC, Electrical, Medical Assisting, Criminal Justice, and Computer Technology classes. Stop by to tour the campus at 4343 S. 118th E. Ave. or call us at 835-8288 to schedule a visit. Vatterott.edu Licensed by OBPVS.

APARTMENTS–PART TIME & FULL TIME LEASING AGENTS NEEDED at large Apartment Community in Broken Arrow. Must pass background check. Must live on-site. Please call The Greens at Broken Arrow at (918) 355-0802 or stop by 1441 East Omaha St.

***** General Labor*****

•CNA, must have 1 yr exp. in Nursing Home Care. Apply in person:Broken Arrow Nursing Home 424 N. Date. or 918-251-5343

Accredited Member, ACICS Lic. OBPVS

APARTMENTS–ASST. MANAGER TEAM NEEDED at large Apartment Community in in Broken Arrow. Seeking outgoing two person team. WILL TRAIN! Must live on-site. Please call The Greens at Broken Arrow at (918) 355-0802 or stop by 1441 East Omaha Street.

Electrician Helpers. 2-3 yrs. exp. Call 918-266-3883 or fax resume to 918-266-3881

Mother Natures needs Pest Control TechniciansWill train. $3-5K/month. Must have good driving record and pass drug test. Wonderful company with great working conditions. This could be your career! Apply in person: 11356 E. 51st Pl ROCKET LUBE Need experienced Upper/Lower Bay Quick Lube Tech. Must have minimum 2 yrs. exp. Excellent salary & benefits. Call 742-7551 for appointment.

2755 Oil & Gas

2630 Engineers Degreed Project Engineer with 3 years of project management and a background in the Oil and Gas Industry. Ideal candidate would have experience leading a project that includes; managing customer and vendor inquiries, manage a schedule that includes design, manufacture, assembly, delivery, and field implementation of a plant system. Submit resume vera@thomasrussellco.com No phone calls please. Process Engineer with 5 years' experience in the natural gas industry with emphasis in plant design. Proficient in HYSYS, P&IDs and process control. Plant operational experience is beneficial, start-up, troubleshooting, etc.. Need to be capable of leading process discussion with clients. Requires Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; EIT or professional Engineer. Send resume to vera@thomasrussellco.com. No phone calls please.

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Pole Truck Drivers, CDL Drivers, BOP Testers, Nipple Up & Down and many others. Out of state housing paid. Fax 740-483-9031 or Email: TripleJoil@yahoo.com

•LPN - 11/7 •CNAs - 3/11 shift Apply: 5115 E. 51st St.

2715 Machinists CNC LATHE OPERATOR/PROGRAMMER CNC Lathe Operator/Programmer needed for night shift. 3 yrs experience. Company with great benefits. Apply at: Dieco Mfg. 15715 E Pine St., Tulsa

2740 Mechanic

2760 Part-Time Don’t Miss Tulsa’s Largest Career Fair!!

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

2776 Professional Non-Degreed

Firestone Auto Techs Now Hiring 405-833-8470

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2750 Miscellaneous APARTMENT ASSISTANT MANAGERS Outgoing two person team needed immediately in Bixby. Must live on-site. WILL TRAIN. Apply in person at 11500 Links Court or call (918)369-6055. EOE

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Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

INSIDE SALES The Tulsa World, the largest newspaper in Northeastern Oklahoma

The primary function of this position will be to develop sales for retail display & classified advertising for new and established accounts with the goal of increasing revenue for the Tulsa World. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • Call existing and prospective local retail and service businesses to develop and sell a variety of advertising/ web products/programs on a daily/regular basis. • Assist advertisers in planning advertising and marketing strategy, design, schedules, budget and ad message. • Exceptional customer service by following up on media kit mailings

Thursday, March 22 at the UMAC (68th & Mingo) 10am-3pm Click on the Career Fair ad on tulsaworld.com/Jobs for more details.

2777 Professional Supervisors/ Managers Scott Lowery Law Office, an established leader in the consumer asset recovery industry, is seeking a

Collection Manager

to lead its asset recovery activities in Tulsa. Prior collections management experience is required. A CM must develop a skilled and legally compliant asset recovery team in order to achieve production targets, collaborate with leadership to achieve top tier performance results, and motivate the team to achieve performance expectations and production goals. Must have a demonstrated analytical capacity and experience working with a Contact Management System, preferably LiveVox. If you are self-motivated, have a desire to exceed challenging goals, and are able to demonstrate personal initiative in an effort to achieve high standards of performance, this is an exceptional career opportunity for you. We offer excellent compensation plans, exceptional benefits, comprehensive training, and a professional and collaborative work atmosphere.

Apply in person at:

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST HAVE:

1422 E 71st Street, Suite B, Tulsa.

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, or other retail field • Must be a team player

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REASONS TO JOIN THE TULSA WORLD: • Full time employment in a fun, fast-paced and exciting environment • Benefits including: Medical, Vision, and Dental • 401 (k)

Come Join a WINNING TEAM!

Now Interviewing/Hiring for Managers & MIT’s Competitive Pay & Bonuses Open Interviews!

Apply in Person:

• Thursday 3/1/12 at 1003 N. Elm Pl, B.A. 2pm - 5pm • Friday 3/2/12 at 11560 N. 135th E. Ave, Owasso 2pm - 5pm • Monday 3/5/12 at 8316 E. 61st St, Tulsa 2pm-5pm • Tuesday 3/6/12 at 11607 E. 31st St, Tulsa 2pm - 5pm

Only applicants who meet minimum qualification will be considered. Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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