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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Monday, January 11, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALGovernor, Family Feted At Inaugural Celebration Governor, Family Feted At Inaugural CelebrationBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Fanfare for the celebration of Frank Keating’s second four-year term began here Saturday evening in the Marland Mansion. The celebration was a family affair with the Keatings and their children with respective dates in attendance. At an earlier reception, Keating, talking about the past term, said, “It really has been a remarkable journey. As you know we’ve done a lot together to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma and restore confidence in government and the faith of our people that public institutions and public officials can work and work well together.” Addressing the newly-elected representatives in attendance Chris Benge, Tulsa, and Tad Jones, Claremore, Keating said, “It is a real challenge in public life, but it is a great opportunity to try to do good things with good people. And this community has wonderful people. “Ponca City is alive and well and over the next four years I intend to spend a lot of time here and attempt to contribute in a modest way what I can to the enrichment of our life as Oklahomans and particularly to say ‘thank you always’ to the people of Ponca City and Kay County for their kindness.” Prior to the celebration in the Mansion, the private reception hosted by the Ponca City Inaugural Committee feted the family. During the reception the Keatings were given crystal goblets etched with their names and the Marland Mansion. The beading on the goblets was by Carla Moulton, daughter of Genevieve Pollak, former chairman of the Ponca Tribe. Etching was by Lucy Ramey. The presentation, on behalf of the Committee, was made by Carolyn Renfro, who with her husband Carl, hosted the celebration. The cost of the celebration was partly underwritten by donors, Conoco, Pioneer Bank and Evans and Associates. A musical presentation by Chameleon featured “Unforgettable” and a parody about the Keatings. The center piece for the buffet table was a cheese carving of the capitol building. As the group moved into the Mansion proper they were greeted by hundreds of well-wishers. At about 8 p.m., Donny Record in the Ballroom played “Oklahoma,” and the crowd grew quiet as Carl Renfro, standing on a small stage near the Chinese Chip and Dale ceilinged loga, and the crystal chandeliered Ballroom, introduced the Keating family as the crowd stood on the terrazzo tiled floors. Keating at that point took the microphone and talked about the warm feelings he had for Ponca City. He gave his thought of the Marland Mansion, home of E.W. Marland, 10th governor of Oklahoma, the Pioneer Woman Statue and Standing Bear Memorial Park, and how these landmarks represent Oklahoma. He mentioned that Marland was an entrepreneur and the Pioneer Woman had pioneer spirit. He extolled the significance of Standing Bear, noting Oklahoma has the most Indian population of any state in the nation. He told how these qualities exemplify the spirit of Oklahoma. Mrs. Keating, attired in a black velvet gown accented with hot pink, expressed her appreciation to the crowd saying they were not just faces in the crowd — but important faces. Mrs. Keating was stunning with an up-sweep hair style accented with gardenias. Also introduced were the couple’s children, Kelly and Carrie, and their dates. Chip was on his way from SMU and due to arrive later in the evening. A special guest was Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin. Former Ponca Citian Maj. Gen. Stephen Cortright, state adjutant general, was also present. Legislators in attendance in addition to Benge and Jones were Representatives Jim Newport, Jim Reese, and Terry Ingmire, Stillwater. Other dignitaries included Mayor Tom Leonard and City Commissioners; Norman Lamb, Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, and former Ponca Citian John Polkinghorne, Oklahoma State University regent. Martin Luther King Jr. Event SaturdayThe public is invited to join the Ponca City Network in a musical celebration honoring the 70th birthday of slain civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday, at the First Baptist Church Assembly Center at 6:30 p.m. According to Diane G. Anderson, chair of the MLK committee, King worked for the rights of all humankind. His dream was a far-reaching one — that “All God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing.” King is known as a man who stirred a nation. His inspiration forced blacks and whites to confront the issue of racial injustice. Initially, the Baptist preacher was thrust into national prominence when he helped lead the successful campaign to boycott the Montgomery, Ala., city buses. Civil rights came to the forefront when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger and was arrested. Inspired by King, black residents began a year-long boycott to demonstrate the unity and potential strength of the local black community. The boycott ended racial segregation on the city’s buses and began a new phase in the civil rights movement. It was not until 15 years after King’s death that former President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law making the third Monday of January a national holiday. Prior to the enactment, African-Americans celebrated the birthday themselves. A few states even declared King’s birthday a state holiday. On Nov. 2, 1983, the bill making King’s birthday a national holiday was passed and signed into law. The first national celebration took place Jan. 20, 1986. Entertainment for the celebration includes Garfield Academy students performing a skit on the life of King under the direction of Marta Maril; New Life Baptist Church Choir, directed by Rene Paul; Mid-high students Lakesta Tipton and Katherine Roland with an interpretive dance performance; and Keith Norris and the Workshop Chorale from Wichita, Kan. Tom Leonard, mayor of Ponca City; local ministers; and Cathryn Ferguson, executive director for Ponca City Tomorrow will make special appearances. The free program is sponsored by the Ponca City Network. Refreshments will be served following the event. In addition to the community-wide event, AmeriCorps workers will join citizens and groups around the country by participating in a day of service. Their actions are in keeping with the 1999 Martin Luther King Day theme “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not a Day Off.” The Ponca City group has plans to complete projects throughout the community. Landfill Tire Chips Fire To Burn Itself Out After DEQ Visits SiteBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Ponca City has recently come into the spotlight and it’s not just because of the governor’s weekend visit. News of the city landfill fire has spread throughout the state. It seems that the fire is the first of its kind and has “sparked” interest from companies as far away as the big city and may also be instrumental in the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) changing one of their own policies. The costly fire ignited at the city landfill a week ago after a barrel, containing hot ashes, was dumped onto exposed tire chips. The rubber remnants were a component of an elaborate EPA required collection system at the newly expanded area of the landfill. More than a week later the fire continues to burn. According to Public Works Director Ken Parr a chemical company in Oklahoma City read about the fire and contacted his office about a possible solution to the stubborn rubber-fueled fire. “A company from Oklahoma City said they had some type of a new fire retardant chemical that would assist in extinguishing the landfill fire,” Parr said. “They came out last week and we tested the product and it seemed to work pretty well.” However, the company came, the chemicals were applied but the fire still smolders. And there will be no other “heroic” attempts to smother the fire. “It is starting to burn itself out there are only random hot spots remaining and so we are going to let it run its course,” the Public Works Director said. He predicts that the fire will be completely out by next week. The exact extent of the damage can then be determined. Currently, Parr estimates damage at $100,000. Out of the $1.8 million, 12 acre expansion site, over half of the tire chips had been covered with trash and dirt. The remaining area contained the exposed tire chips which were ignited. City personnel had reportedly wanted to cover the chips with a layer of dirt as soon as they were in place at the landfill. However, the DEQ reportedly would not allow the preventive measure — a decision that may be now be changed due to the Ponca City landfill fire. Representatives of the DEQ were in town last week to see the fire for themselves. Afterwards they reportedly made the comment that they were going to Enid to warn them about the fire hazard they had with their 15 acres of exposed tire chips. As far as Ponca City and its chips, the City Manager announced late last week that regardless, the City now plans to “cover their chips!” Peachtree Landing Director Speaks at Noon Lions ClubGuest speaker at last week’s meeting of the Noon Lions Club was Carmaleta Wesbrook, Peachtree Landing director. She said Peachtree Landing Inc. offers temporary emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals. In 1998 more than 1,600 persons were served, including 577 children under the age of 12. According to national statistics the typical homeless person in America today is a five-year-old child, and each night one million children will be homeless, the speaker said. Most persons needing shelter today have been employed for at least 90 days. They are homeless due to low wages, unaffordable housing, lack of transportation and inability to pay for day care, Wesbrook stated. The speaker was introduced by Sam Sheehan. Peachtree Landing is a community-supported shelter receiving funds through United Way, local churches and individual contributions. Mark Whitt, member of the Po-Hi Leo Club, reported on that group’s activities. The Leos sold Christmas cards at the high school and delivered them, making $80. A member donated a Christmas tree, which the students decorated and presented to the West Side Project at the Lincoln Center. Lion Russ Parker introduced Whitt. Parker and Jack Mason are co-sponsors of the Leo Club. DEATHSMaudena Barnes Maudena BarnesMaudena Barnes, Ponca City resident, died Saturday evening, Jan. 9, 1999, at her home. She was 84. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Ponca City First Christian Church chapel with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, minister, and the Rev. Charles Heyer, associate minister, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Maudena Barnes was born Jan. 26, 1914, in Three Sands, the daughter of Ora Mitchell and Bertha May Rodgers. She grew up in the Three Sands-Marland area, graduating from Marland High School. She was married to Leonard R. Barnes in Garber on July 25, 1934, where they lived for eight years before moving to Ponca City in 1942. Mrs. Barnes enjoyed fishing, camping, and in earlier years was known as an excellent seamstress. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; two infants sons, Gary Leonard Barnes and Larry Lyn Barnes; her parents; and one brother, Leonard Edmonds. Mildred H. RuddickMARYSVILLE, Calif. — Mildred H. Ruddick, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, in Greenhaven Country Place in Sacramento, Calif. She was 88. A memorial mass was celebrated Dec. 18, 1998 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marysville, Calif. Arrangements were under the direction of Sierra View Funeral Chapel in Carmichael, Calif. Mildred H. Ruddick was born in Sitka, Alaska, and lived in Ponca City from 1942 to 1955. She was married to James Ruddick and was a homemaker. She also operated the lunchroom at St. Mary’s School for several years. She was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Brennan of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, James Ruddick of Yuba City, Calif.; one brother, Charles Hoeppel of Roland Heights, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Raymond Hoeppel. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ruddick’s name to St. Vincent DePaul for the St. Rita School, at 206 South Spruce Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221 or to a local Salvation Army. Paul B. CrabtreePaul B. Crabtree, Ponca City resident, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9, 1999, at Westminster Village. He was 84. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Trout Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Kip Wright, pastor of Albright United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. Paul B. Crabtree was born Aug. 20, 1914, in Stillwater, the son of Edward M. and Carrie A. (Ensley) Crabtree. He received his education in Stillwater, graduating from Stillwater High School in 1933. He completed a machinist course at Oklahoma A&M College (now OSU). On Oct. 25, 1945, he married Verda Mae Teel in Stillwater. While he worked as a machinist and watch repairman, the couple lived in Stillwater, Bartlesville and Pawnee. They moved to Ponca City in 1952, where he began employment in the geophysics department at Conoco. He retired on Sept. 1, 1984, after 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Verda M. Crabtree of the home in Ponca City; one sister, Betty Nemechek of Perry; three nephews and three nieces. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Lee, and Edward; and three sisters, Dorothy Ferguson, and infants Edna and Maxine. Casket bearers will be C.E. Lester, Don Gibbons, Jim Drager, Bill Valenta, and Bill Price. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Crabtree’s name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union Street, Ponca City, OK 74601. Kathryn Luella HollowayBLACKBURN — Kathryn Luella Holloway, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in Tulsa. She was 71. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Blackburn at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Louis Speck officiating. Burial will be in the Blackburn Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee. Kathryn Luella (Pruett) Holloway was born Aug. 20, 1927, in Ponca City to John W. and Viola (Eaton) Pruett. She was married to John Holloway Sr. on June 16, 1945 in Ponca City and they moved to Ralston that same year. Mr. Holloway died in 1966 and Mrs. Holloway moved to Blackburn that same year. Mrs. Holloway was a homemaker and a member of the Blackburn First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She had a special love for children and was known as “grandmother” to many in community. Survivors include a daughter, Helen Caughlin of Blackburn; one son, Wayne Holloway of Hallett; one stepson, John Holloway Jr. of Fairfax; two sisters, Helen Wilson of Texas City, Texas, and Wanda Sherwin of Ponca City; two brothers, Everett Pruett and Rex Pruett, both of Ponca City; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Mary Agnes Graves; three brothers, John, Richard, and Wallace Pruett; and one grandson. ObituariesJoseph Merwyn FagerJoseph Merwyn Fager, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 89. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Coy Light, pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Fager was born Feb. 20, 1909, in Haysville, Kan., to Clinton Conrad and Ivah Justine (Wire) Fager, He graduated from high school in Wichita, Kan., and received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wichita University. On June 8, 1932, he married Caroline Josephine Schmid in Wichita, spending their honeymoon in Ponca City, staying at the Kay Hotel. They spent the first year of their marriage farming with his parents. Mr. Fager was employed with Derby Oil Company in the refinery from 1933 to 1935. In 1935, he was employed by Skelly Oil Company with a transfer bringing them to Oklahoma in 1936. After living in several locations in Osage County, Merwyn and Jo established their permanent home in Ponca City in 1957. He retired from Skelly Oil Company in 1969 after spending much of his 34-year career as a gas tester and scout for the company. Following his retirement, he continued his hobby of farming and ranching for more than 20 years, commuting from Ponca City to family land near Udall, Kan. Mr. Fager was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Gas Tester’s Association. He was 32nd Degree Mason and a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Shidler. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing, hunting and bird watching. He grew beautiful flowers, fruit trees and a huge garden. He was an avid reader. Mr. Fager is survived by his wife, Josephine of the home; two daughters, Nellie Virginia Farrar and her husband Bobby G. of Reading, Kan., and Carol Ann Baughman and her husband Jon of Tulsa; a son, Clinton Edward “Ed” Fager and his wife Diane of Tulsa; seven grandchildren, Karey Slyter and her husband Paul, Nancy Free and her husband Kenny, James Farrar, Michael Baughman and his wife Cynda; Andrew Baughman and his wife Melissa; Jason Fager and Matthew Fager; and 10 great-grandchildren. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. Casket bearers will be Michael Baughman, Andrew Baughman, Jim Farrar, Ken Free, Dean Bender, and Dan Bender. Honorary bearers will be Jason Fager, Matthew Fager, Curtis Crandall, Gene Beard, Kirk Goodwin, J.R. Jimeson, Warren Adler, and Earl London. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1904 North Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604, or to Oklahoma Wildlife Foundation, 3900 North Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. paid obituary Bernice Aileen ClemensEDMOND — Bernice Aileen Clemens, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in Edmond. She was 90. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the First Christian Church, 201 East Second Street, in Edmond. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Demuth Funeral Home, Edmond. Bernice Aileen (Dykes) Clemens was born Dec. 24, 1908, in Deer Creek, Grant County, to George O. and Kathryn (Fauchier) Dykes. She moved with her family to a farm near Stillwater, then to Ponca City where she graduated from high school in 1926. She attended Drague’s Business College in Wichita, Kan., then worked at The Security Bank and Trust Co., in Ponca City for 12 years. She and Harold L. Clemens were married on Nov. 24, 1935, in Ponca City, where the established their home and raised their two children. She and Harold were active members of the First Christian Church, and the Friendly Sunday School Class. She was active in her family’s activities, serving as Cub Scout Den Mother and Camp Fire Girls leader. Bernice was a longtime member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ — first in Ponca City, then in Bartlesville and Edmond. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1972. Their daughter, Carolyn Aileen Loughridge, an educator in California, died there March 3, 1992. A sister Alice Garrett of Ponca City, and an infant brother, also preceded her in death. Bernice moved to Bartlesville in 1985, then to Edmond in 1996. She was a resident of Sterling House in Edmond at the time of her death. The family extends a particular note of thanks to the staff at Sterling House for their loving care of their mother during her last years. Mrs. Clemens is survived by one son, Lawrence and his wife, Carol of Edmond; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, Scott and Carol Clemens and their sons McLain and Samuel David of Enid; Wendy and Ryan Glasser and their sons Zachary Ryan and Jamison Scott of Sarasota, Fla.; Dawn and Dan Nice and their sons Spencer Lee and Peirce James of Honolulu, Hawaii; Roger and Wendie Clemens of Bartlesville; Michael and Holly Loughridge and their daughters Natasha and Annette of Lancaster, Calif.; Noel Loughridge and his daughter, Carolyn Ashley of Sacramento, Calif; and Alan and Sandy Loughridge and their daughters Brittany and Kimberly and son Bobby Alan of Sacramento, Calif. Also by her former son-in-law, Bobby Loughridge; her sister-in-law, Helen Butcher and husband Cecil; five nephews; one niece; her dog, Trixie; and numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made in Mrs. Clemens honor to Free to Live of Edmond, The American Heart Association or to a charity of choice, c/o Demuth Funeral Home, 1145 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114. paid obituary Services PendingBarbara A. PyneBarbara A. Pyne, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 61. Survivors include her husband, Thomas O. Pyne of the home. The family will receive friends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Other arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later. FuneralsTuesdayHarold L. VanArsdaleFuneral will be graveside at 1 p.m. at Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. Mary Alice DuroyFuneral at 11 a.m. at Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, Kan. Burial will be in Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Brandt Funeral Home, Granger, Iowa. NEWS BRIEFSGarden Club — Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club will meet at the home of Marlene Roth, 1405 Academy Road, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mary Ann Potter will be co-hostess. The program will be a taste and tell and those attending are asked to bring something they have canned or made, along with the recipe. The Serendipity Table will be taken care of by Margaret Price, Carol Hamrick and Sandie Penewitt. Michiel Landers will finalize plans for the group seed order. For more information about the group call Mrs. Potter, 767-1957. WCW/NWO Souled out coming to Pay Per View. Sunday, January 17th at 7 p.m., $29.95. Call Cable ONE at 762-6684 and get ready to rumble!!! adv. Young-At-Heart-Dance Set — The Young-at-Heart Dance is held every Monday at the American Legion, 407 West South Ave. from 7 to 10 p.m. Snack and Hillbilly Night is held the first Monday of each month. Music is by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band. Pauline's Every Monday night special. Fried chicken only - all white meat. All you can eat, $6.50. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Warm Welcome — A man in the 900 block of East Hazel Avenue contacted police at 7:10 a.m. Saturday reporting that an unknown couple had knocked on his door, requesting to come in and warm themselves. Tyson is back! World Heavyweight event, Tyson vs. Botha coming to Pay Per View. Saturday, January 16th at 8 p.m., $45.95. Call Cable ONE for your ring side seat 762-6684.adv. Forged Check — At 9:32 a.m. Saturday police were advised of a forged check at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6- 8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 38-year-old man at 9:45 a.m. Saturday from Juanita Avenue and Pecan Road for driving under restriction and no inspection sticker. House Fire — All stations of the Ponca City Fire Department and two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 1000 block of North Sunset Street at 3:45 a.m. Monday. The fire was extinguished. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Forged Check — At 10:44 a.m. Saturday police were alerted to a forged check at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue. Minor Accident — At 2:13 p.m. Saturday a minor accident in a parking lot was reported in the 1200 block of East Prospect Avenue. Forged Check — A forged check at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, was reported to police at 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Egging — At 9:27 p.m. Saturday a man in the 400 block of South Sixth Street reported that his vehicle had been egged. Arrest — Police arrested a 20-year-old man at 9:54 p.m. Saturday from the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street for driving under the influence. Juvenile Shoplifter — At 10:53 p.m. Saturday Hastings, 2900 North Fourteenth Street, reported a juvenile shoplifter in custody. A citation was issued and the juvenile was released to a parent on a promise to appear. Victim Treated — At 11:08 p.m. Saturday the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported they were treating an 18-year-old boy for a self-inflicted gun wound to his thigh that reportedly occurred during a hunting trip a week ago. Grass Fire — At 1:33 p.m. Sunday two Ponca City Fire Department units responded to a report of a grass fire three miles east of Fourteenth Street on Lake Road. Vehicle Vandalism — At 9:37 a.m. Sunday a woman in the 100 block of Fairview Avenue reported vandalism to her vehicle. Theft — A tool box theft was reported at 2:52 p.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Garden Street. Assault — At 12:31 a.m. Sunday an assault victim, that had reportedly been thrown through glass, was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from the 300 block of South Oak Street. Arrest — A 23-year-old woman was arrested from North Thirteenth Street and East Highland Avenue at 1:41 a.m. Sunday for driving under the influence, improper turn and failure to signal. Attempted Theft — At 1:45 a.m. Sunday police were informed that a person had attempted to steal a case of beer from the Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue. Broken Window — A window, broken in a vehicle parked in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street, was reported to police at 2 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and an attempted burglary report was taken. Arrest — A 23-year-old man was arrested at 3:17 a.m. Sunday from the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street for no driver’s license, transporting an open container and speeding. Auto Burglary — At 8:20 a.m. Sunday an auto burglary in the 800 block of North Third Street was reported to police. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Vandalism — A woman in the 1000 block of North Pine Street called police at 11:06 a.m. Sunday reporting vandalism to her vehicle. Arrest — A 53-year-old man was arrested at 2:56 p.m. Sunday from the 400 block of East South Avenue on an Osage County warrant for assault and battery. Arrest — Police arrested a 37-year-old woman from West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 3:08 p.m. Sunday for driving under restriction and expired inspection. Fire — At 6:03 p.m. Sunday fire units from all stations of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire in the 2300 block of Glenmore Place. The fire was extinguished. Missing Wallet — At 3:57 p.m. Sunday a wallet was reportedly stolen from the tennis courts at North Seventh Street and Overbrook Avenue. It was later recovered, without the money it had contained. Grass Fire — Two Ponca City Fire Department units responded to a report of a grass fire at 4:04 p.m. Sunday two and half miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177. Hit and Run — At 6:50 p.m. Sunday a man in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported a vehicle hit-and-run accident. Arrest — Police arrested a 32-year-old man at 7:08 p.m. Sunday from North Second Street and East Highland Avenue on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear. Arrest — A 18-year-old man was arrested at 7:43 p.m. Sunday from the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street for petit larceny. Arrest — At 12:34 a.m. Monday a 32-year-old man was arrested for driving under restriction, no insurance and driving under the influence. Beer Theft — At 1:10 a.m. Monday a clerk at Citgo, 207 East Highland Avenue, reported the theft of a case of beer. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 1:36 a.m. Monday from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue for actual physical control. Meeting Tuesday — The American Legion Buffalo Post 38 will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Valdez building at 7 p.m. All members and potential members are urged to attend LIFESTYLESFavorite Fun Pastimes Inspiring Furniture Designs Favorite Fun Pastimes Inspiring Furniture DesignsBy BARBARA MAYER For AP Special Features Movies, vacations, golfing and shopping — such pastimes may seem remote as themes for furniture, but they made the biggest splash at the fall furniture market. The theory: if shopping for furniture is a big chore, why not borrow some fun from other activities? Maybe even drop the name of a famous writer, too. Retailers and designers saw the new pieces in High Point, N.C. Consumers will see them in stores by mid to late winter. Among the biggest name-droppers were Thomasville Furniture and 11 accessories manufacturers which presented the Ernest Hemingway Collection. Licensed by Hemingway’s children, the traditional furniture is inspired by the Caribbean, Kenya and a Ketchum, Idaho, lodge, all associated with the writer’s name. The furniture is made from an interesting mix of materials: exotic hardwoods, cane, leather, metal and stone. Hemingway book jackets are a motif on a signature fabric. The 45-piece Bob Mackie Home collection by American Drew borrows from the fashion designer’s over-the-top clothing for movie stars. It features carved Italianate beds and other wood pieces, some with the glitz of silver gilding. English-inspired furniture licensed by the PGA Touris offered by Keller Manufacturing Co. and Vanguard Furniture Co. Among the latter’s charming occasional pieces is a small side table on golf-club legs. Calendar-artist William Kinkade is represented in American traditional solid wood pieces by Kincaid Furniture and in overstuffed upholstery by La-Z-Boy Inc. They are imaginary interpretations of what you might find if you opened the doors of the country cottages in Kinkade’s work. All these join furniture based on furnishings of the Titanic, introduced by Statesville Chair Co. in April and just arriving on store floors. There is also a new Eddie Bauer collection by The Lane Co., whose first collection introduced last October was a hit. More is coming. Announced for 1999 are Coach Leather furniture by Baker Furniture and pieces based on classic MGM movies by Classic Leather. In addition to the famous-name game, much of the new furniture combines varied styles and materials, including woods, painted finishes, stone, leather and metal. A good example is the 68-piece Provincial Spirit collection from Baker’s Milling Road division. A room furnished with it looks as if it’s been put together from antiques and lovingly refurbished flea-market finds. Look also for furniture series inspired by vacation spots — “Old Havana” from Pennsylvania House, for example; a Balinese chest in a new Marge Carson group; Century’s Silk Road and Bassett’s Meditations, both China-inspired. Beach and sea figure in Lane’s Ebb Tide with its rippled wave carvings, and in Bassett’s cottage-style pieces for its Summerhouse collection. Accessories include craft works from many of the world’s romantic places, with far eastern, African and Latin American strains the strongest. The flea-market look, with new pieces given an aged appearance, continues to flourish. Follow Through on Healthy New Years Eating ResolutionsBy MARY DEIRDRE DONOVAN For AP Special Features After holiday feasting, good resolutions about sensible eating jibe with the need to stay healthy through the wintry weather. Eating well means making sure your diet includes all the right nutrients. Folic acid may be one of the less familiar: In January 1998 it joined the list of fortifiers added to breads, cereals, pastas and rice. But according to Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource (November 1997), half of all Americans don’t meet the Recommended Daily Allowance for folic acid (180 micrograms for women, 200 micrograms for men). Folic acid is vital for cell growth and the synthesis of DNA. For women who may be considering having a baby, folic acid is of particular importance. One of the simplest ways to get folic acid is to drink an 8-ounce glass of orange juice at breakfast and eat more foods naturally high in folic acid at lunch and dinner, too. Fortified breads, cereals and pastas are good sources. Other foods to include in your meals are beans, nuts, seeds and dark leafy greens. The following recipe for Spinach Salad with Tangerine and Pomegranate features folic acid-rich citrus and spinach. You may substitute other citrus fruits both in the salad and the dressing, if you prefer. The salad is one of several to be featured in ‘‘The New Professional Chef’s Garde Manger,’’ coming from The Culinary Institute of America (Wiley, October 1999). Spinach Salad with Tangerine and Pomegranate Tangerine Pineapple Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 10 ounces spinach leaves, stems removed 1/2 small red onion, sliced into paper-thin rings 2 tangerines, segments only 1 pomegranate, seeds only Prepare the vinaigrette; whisk vigorously and check seasoning just before serving. Thoroughly rinse and dry the spinach. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss the spinach with the vinaigrette, top with onion rings, tangerine segments and pomegranate seeds. Serve at once. Makes 4 to 5 servings. Chef’s Notes: Grapefruit, oranges, ugli fruit, mandarin oranges or blood oranges, individually or in combination, may be used as substitute fruits. Slice onion rings and place in a container of ice water for up to 24 hours to crisp them. This will also mellow the harsh bite of the raw onions that some people find offensive. Nutritional analysis (includes a 1-ounce, 2-tablespoon portion of dressing): 170 cal., 2 g pro., 12 g fat, 13 g carbo., 0 mg chol., 180 mg sodium. Tangerine Pineapple Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons tangerine juice 2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon prepared Creole mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste) Combine the juices, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oils gradually. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Makes 3/4 cup. Nutritional analysis per 1-ounce, 2 tablespoon portion: 120 cal., less than 1 g pro., 13 g fat, 2 g carbo., 0 mg chol., 135 mg sodium. 4-H Club Mounties Meet to Prepare Upcoming EventsThe Kay County Mounties 4-H Club will be meeting at the home of Shawn Alley, president, 7 p.m. Thursday for its regular monthly meeting. The members of the Kay County Mounties 4-H Club sang Christmas carols for the residents of the Tonkawa Nursing Home in December. The members also took up non-parishable food and gave it to a needy family for the holidays. The club expressed appreciation to those who helped with the pie fund raiser for the county 4-H program. Many events are planned for the coming months to include the country bread show, County Rally and the Ronald McDonald campaign called Kids Helping Kids. All children from ages 5-18 interested in 4-H are welcome to come to the meeting. For additional information or directions, call Earla Alley at (580) 363-1201. Anthropologists Will Hear ‘Over the Hill And Up the Gully’The Kay County chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society will meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. Dr. Lee Bement from the Oklahoma Archeological Survey will be the speaker for the evening. The title of his program will be “Over the Cliff and Up the Gully.” He will bring the members up to date on the Certain Site, a late Archaic bison kill site in western Oklahoma. The public is always welcome to attend. Newly elected officers for 1999 are Charles Slovacek, president; Frosty Keeler, vice president; Charles and Virginia Starks, secretary/treasurer; Christina Splawn, publicity; Joan Slovacek, publicity; Nina Hanggi, historian; Mich Sullivan and Barry Splawn, dig committee; Byron Sudbury, David Albee and George Johnson, board of directors; and George Hanggi, chapter representative. SPORTSMonday Evening Quarterback Monday Evening QuarterbackIf you think its going to be hard to get into Gallagher-Iba Arena for Tuesday night’s Oklahoma State-0klahoma Bedlam Game, just wait a few days. Approximately three hours prior to the start of the OSU-OU shootout — tipoff is set for 8 p.m. — ground will be broken for the Oklahoma State Athletic Center. That event is set to start at 4:30 just outside the southeast corner of the arena. The ceremonies are open to the public. Construction on the center is expected to be completed in time for the 2000-2001 season. The Cowboy basketball and wrestling events will go on inside Gallagher-Iba while construction is going on. But fans will have just one entry into the arena — on the east side. The doors will open two hours before the OSU games to try to relieve the expected congestion. Basically, the first phase of construction will be to build a new building around the old building. The current outside walls to Gallagher-Iba will become the interior walls to the new arena. The west side of the new building will include what is now the coaches’ offices on the east end of Lewis Field. Later the old roof will be lifted and the building will go up, really up. The new Gallagher-Iba Arena is expected to be the same height as the Lewis Field press box. Three stories will be added to the coaches’ building. The first two floors will be for football. The third story will be the stadium club, the fourth story for basketball and wrestling offices and on top of that will be the skyboxes for both football and basketball. Inside the arena, the new concourse will be where the round windows are now with seating added above that. The new structure will also include an academic counseling center, a practice basketball court, wrestling practice area. strength and conditioning facility, locker rooms, administrative and ticket offices and a hall of fame museum — Heritage Hall. Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips announced last week that further construction will be done on Lewis Field. The west end will be enclosed and 10,000 seats added which will bring seating at the field to approximately 60,000. There will also be new concession areas, souvenir booths and rest rooms. The current ramps will be replaced by circular ramps at each corner of the stadium. When all is completed, OSU officials believe they will have one of the better sports facilities in the Big 12. Hard Work Paying Off for SwimmerBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer At its most glamourous, competitive swimming looks like the Speedo mail-order catalog — dozens of tight-bodied Baywatch-types with perfect teeth, hanging out poolside at some California oasis. They’re happy and healthy looking, and their hair is always some natural hair color, though they ostensibly spend hour upon hour, every day, in chlorine infested water. Of course, they’re only models. And now for the reality. It’s 4:59 a.m., and the alarm clock is roaring. Po-Hi junior Rory Peterson falls out of his warm bed, slips a stocking cap over his shaved skull to protect it from the 10-below wind chill, and climbs into his ’89 Volvo sedan. It chugs a bit, but turns over. He slips a U2 CD into the stereo and makes his way down empty streets, past the as-yet deserted high school to pursue the biggest dream of his 17-year old life. Minutes later, Peterson is shivering on the concrete deck of the YMCA community pool, doing stretches and jumping up and down to get the blood moving in his long, sinewy muscles. His coach, Dave Strah, stumbles in sipping a jumbo-sized cup of Conoco coffee. When Peterson finally dives in, the cold water knocks the last, dreamy cobwebs from his head, and he starts what will eventually be a 4-mile journey, compiled within a narrow space just 25 yards long. Up and down the pool he goes, a low wake traveling constantly behind him. Up and down, stopping only to glance at the All-Knowing pace clock that looms nearby, or guzzle from a massive bottle of lemon-lime PowerAid. Up and down he goes, until his lungs stretch to the size of bagpipes, the lactose burns in his muscles like fire and he thinks he might die. Welcome to the real world of competitive swimming. Welcome to the Rory Story. “He’s a very determined young man,” says Strah. “He’s set some high goals for himself and he has the dedication and talent to get there.” That ruthless dedication has made Peterson one of the best distance free stylers in the state, and inarguably one of the finest talents in the history of Ponca City swimming. As a freshman and sophomore, he placed fourth and fifth in the 200 and 400 freestyle at state — the best showing for a Wildcat swimmer, in any event, in 10 years. After training with the Dallas Mustang Swim Club in Texas over the summer, and a vigorous early season regimen with Strah, Peterson accomplished something that only a tiny fraction of all competitive swimmers will ever experience. Two weeks ago, at the Kerr McGee Elite Meet in Oklahoma City, Peterson qualified for Junior Nationals, slamming into the wall three seconds under the 9:36.12 cut-off mark in the 1000 yard freestyle. In swimming, the only meets bigger than Junior Nationals are Senior Nationals, the Olympic trials and the Olympics itself. “That was the best 1000 I’ve ever coached a swimmer in,” says Strah. “In the 1000, you want your 500 coming back to be as fast as your 500 going out, and Rory split them perfectly. It was indicative of his training. You can’t swim any more of a perfect race.” While Peterson is psyched about his accomplishment, it’s just another piece of the puzzle he’s been putting together since he first started swimming, 11 years ago. “I want to make Senior Nationals,” says Peterson, who spent the summer of his sophomore in Sydney, Australia as part of the World’s Sports Exchange. And I’ve always dreamed of making the Olympics. Maybe Athens (2004) — my age would be right (22), but I need to grow a little.” Like that other great sport that revolves around a repetitive, solitary training motion — i.e. running — competitive swimming seems intolerable to those accustomed to the camaraderie and variety inherent in traditional team sports. It’s what makes swimming the only sport suited to true individualists (even cross country has team strategies). So, while the motivation might be harder to muster, and the strategy more sublime, the payoff isn’t shared. It’s all you, baby. “It’s all about having goals and wanting to achieve those goals,” says Peterson. “I push myself, I’m dedicated, and I don’t give up. My family has always been ‘you start something and you don’t give up.’” He’s also emphatic when it comes to dispelling the notion that there’s nothing exciting about swim meets, and that swimming — as a competitive sport — is boring. He recalls the hysteria that broke out at the Elite Meet in Oklahoma City when Olympic gold medalist Jenni Thompson broke the American record in the 100 freestyle. “There was a roar from the crowd,” he says. “It was amazing. People who don’t think (swimming) is exciting have never been in a close race, and out-touched someone at the wall. That’s the best.” Like most of Po-Hi’s best athletes, Peterson also excels in the classroom, maintaining a 4.26 average despite spending a big chunk of his workday in the water. He also dispels the notion of high school kids being monosyllabic, and could talk swimming theory for hours. He would, too, but Strah is waving to him from the deck of the pool. Peterson heads quickly into the locker room, and on into the water — his second home. Mavs Stampede Over PioneersBy Randy Long NOC Sports Writer TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma Mavericks stampeded over the Northern Arkansas Pioneers, Saturday, 101-79, in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Mavericks came out on fire and took a 12-2 lead with 16:26 left in the half. Northark got on track and tied the game at 16 with 13:04 until the half. The Pioneers took and held the lead, 19-20; then the Mavericks went on an 8-0 run to lead, 17-20, with 11:32 left in the half. With 4:57 left, the Mavericks had opened a 10-point lead, 45-35, then went on to add nine more points while allowing only six for the Pioneers. At the half the score was Mavericks 54, Pioneers 41. The Mavericks had two people in double figures in the first half. Ryan Williams, Midwest City freshman, led with 13 while Jeff Newby, Gate freshman, was close behind with 11. The Pioneers were led by Bart Reid 13, and David Blake 12. At the start of the second half both teams traded baskets and with 7:53 left in the game the Mavericks went on one of their patented runs, scoring 14 straight points to lead, 92-65. From there the Mavericks glided in for the 101-79 victory over the Pioneers. Leading the Mavericks in scoring were Williams with 21 and Ron Banks, Hogansville, Georgia sophomore, with 16. Tyler Barnard, Fairfax freshman, and Newby each scored 14 points. The Pioneers were led by Reid, 28, and Blake, 18. “We played decent but we didn’t dictate how the game was played through,” coach Mick Weiberg said. “Newby, Barnard and Williams hit some big buckets for us.” The Mavs, now 14-3, hit the road tonight for a showdown with nationally ranked Connors. Northark 41 38 — 79 NOC 54 47 — 101 Northark — Reid 28, Blake 18, Ruley 11, Matlock 10, Greenhaw 5, Wilson 4, Buford 3. NOC — Williams 21, Banks 16, Barnard 14, Newby 14, Rochell 9, Regnier 7, Reid 7, Jones 4, Norman 4, Nichols 3, Pelton 2. Missed Shots Late Cost Lady MavsTONKAWA — Despite having a narrow lead at the four minute mark, the NOC Lady Mavericks missed the shots down the stretch to fall to the Northark Lady Pioneers, Saturday, 82-73. Sweden’s Lyndsay Clarkson scored 36 points in leading the Northark Lady Pioneers. The 5-9 Scandinavian sophomore, along with Bacone’s Brazilian duo Erica Vicente and Erika Rante, are proving to be three of the most formidable players in Region II this season. Vicente and Rante have averaged over 22 points apiece through two meetings with the Lady Mavs this year. “She’s a very solid player,” says NOC coach Greg Krause, of Clarkson. “She could do everything — dribble, shoot, post up. We couldn’t stop her.” Krause adds, wistfully: “I guess I need to go overseas to get players. Some from Brazil and some from Sweden and we could score 150 points a game.” LaTonya Douglas had 21 points to lead the Lady Mavericks in a game that was back and forth most of the way, with the Lady Pioneers holding a narrow, 36-35 lead at halftime. Though Suzi Eisenhauer gave the Lady Mavs a brief, 71-70 lead at the 4:17 mark, the Lady Pioneers nabbed three offensive rebounds to outscore their foes 12-3 in the final minutes. The Lady Mavs also went 0-for-5 from the free throw line in that period. “We made some bad decisions in there,” said Krause. “We took some bad shots and made some mental errors — all those things combined to hurt us.” Though the loss drops the Lady Mavs to 6-9 on the year, Krause is far from giving up on the season. “This team is working hard, and they’re going to get better,” he says. “We’re still building up for conference play (Jan. 25), and we’ll see improvement by then.” Erica Metcalf had 12 for the Lady Mavs, Eisenhauer had 10, Lyndsey Warrior and Jennifer Williams had 8 each, Shaneta Lewis had 7, Chenise Robinson had 3, while Kacey Whitworth and Jessica Garner had 2 each. The Lady Mavs travel to Connors, tonight. Northark 36 46 — 82 NOC 35 38 — 73 Northark: Clarkson 36, Carey 10, Cantrell 9, Williams 7, Davis 6, Stafford 5, Kiefer 5, Burns 3. NOC: Douglas 21, Metcalf 12, Eisenhauer 10, Warrior 8, Williams 8, Lewis 7, binson 3, Garner 2, Whitworth 2.
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