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Motorists Beware Flashing Lights Mean School Is in Session
Po-Hi Soccer Honorees

Motorists Beware Flashing Lights Mean School Is in Session

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

If it’s summer — when school is supposed to be out — then why are the lights still flashing in several of the city’s school zones?

Over 620 kindergarten through eithth grade students can answer that with two simple, yet bitter, words: SUMMER SCHOOL.

Mike Lane, city traffic engineer, warned motorists to exercise caution in and around all of the city’s school zones, regardless of where they are located.

“Many of these kids are going to their home schools first, then being bused to their summer school locations,” he said.

Normally, he added, school zone signs are taken down and the flashing light turned off during the summer.

But, because of the large number of students attending summer classes this year, the traffic engineer plans to leave the school zone signs through the end of June.

All kindergarten through eighth grade students will attend summer school only though June. High school students will attend both June and July.

According to Betty Johnston, spokesperson for Ponca City Public Schools, students are attending the summer sessions for two basic reasons.

They either need to raise their reading skills to grade level or have missed in excess of 18 days of school during the regular term.

She said five schools listed are holding summer sessions: Union Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Trout Elementary, West Middle School and Ponca City High School.

“If you see a sign posted or a light flashing in any school zone,” reminded Capt. Carl Porter, of the Ponca City Police Department, “the 20 mph speed limits are still in effect.”

He noted school zone hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Officers will continue strict enforcement in these areas,” he said.

Po-Hi Soccer Honorees

THE PONCA CITY boys high school soccer team presented season-ending awards recently. Honored were Jason Beguin — spirit award; Jacob Daniel — coach’s award, all district second team, all conference second team, honorable mention all state; Michael Goddard — Zaing award, best defender, scholar award; Jonathan Harrison — best role model; Scott King — most improved, all district second team; Matt Morris — coach’s award, all district second team, all conference second team, honorable mention all state; Kip Quiram — best striker, all district, all conference, honorable mention all state; D.J. Scarbrough — most valuable, all district, all conference, all state; Bret Skaggs — best striker, all district, all conference, honorable mention all state; J.B. Bohon — scholar award; Jeremy Cox — best midfielder, all district second team; Dru Hudnall — scholar award; Eric Martinez — best JV midfielder; Greg Perez — all district second team, all conference second team; Austin Drumm — best JV defender; Ryan Goodman — most improved JV player; Adam Joosten — scholar award; Tim Kana — JV player of the year; Chris Scarbrough — best JV midfielder; Kyle Megenity — best JV striker. The players are not pictured in the same order as the awards listed.

DEATHS

Vera C. Cochran
Martha A’Della Siler Overstreet

Vera C. Cochran

TONKAWA — Vera C. Cochran, resident of Tonkawa, died Saturday evening, June 10, 2000, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 83.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Hunt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa.

Vera C. Cochran was born April 3, 1917, in Newton, Ill., the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (Gossell) Coverstone. She received her early education in the rural Newton schools. She married Alva Cochran on July 29, 1950, in New Mexico. At one time, she was employed with General Electric in Arkansas City, Kan. She retired from Smith Gruner in 1982. She enjoyed flowers, playing cards, bingo, bowling and watching baseball.

Survivors include two sons, William “Roger” Sharp and Chris Cochran, both of Tonkawa; one brother, Doyt Coverstone of Marble Falls, Texas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister.

Obituaries

Martha A’Della Siler Overstreet

Della Overstreet, resident of Ponca City, passed away Saturday morning, June 10, 2000, at the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. She was 94.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the First United Methodist Church, Ponca City, with the Rev. J.D. Ward officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Martha A’Della Siler was born March 11, 1906, in Bliss, the daughter of Joseph Siler and Resa (Sumner) Siler. She received her early education in the Tonkawa schools and the University Preparatory School in Tonkawa. She was married to Frank Overstreet in Clovis, N.M.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ponca City and was active in numerous civic organizations throughout the years. Her enjoyments included music and watching all sporting events on television.

She is survived by one stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Noll of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, Addison Siler of Wynnewood; one sister, Olive Ball of Blackwell; three step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and five brothers.

Casket bearers will be Steve Siler, Scott Siler, Richard Krone, Henry Noll, Bill Brunton and Kelly May. Honorary bearers will be John Caughlin, Russ Shields and Enloe Baumert.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

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Buffalo Post— Tyrone Poore, commander of American Legion Buffalo Post 38, has called a special meeting of the group for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jules Valdez building in White Eagle. Members will finalize plans for the upcoming Indian Taco sale and discuss election of officers. All members are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.

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Burglary — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 12:16 p.m. Saturday that a window had been broken out at Liberty School, 505 West Liberty Avenue. The officer, who was assigned to the complaint, advised all of the glass door on the south side of the building was broken out, and a report was taken.

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Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:40 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Theft — Someone in the 300 block of North Tenth Street reported a cell phone had been lost or stolen to Ponca City police at 6:13 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and North Osage Street reported at 6:26 p.m. Saturday that a 24-year-old man had been taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to obey and for no driver’s license, no insurance and an expired tag.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the intersection of North Fourth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 7:02 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fire Run — Someone in the 700 block of North Pine Street reported to Ponca City Fire Department a camper was on fire. Four juveniles were believed to have been involved. A 13-year-old boy, 10-year-old boy, 9-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were taken into custody for suspected arson.

Accident — An officer in the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue reported at 7:52 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle had just rolled into his unit. There was no damage to the officer’s vehicle and no report taken.

Fire Run — Someone in the 200 block of South Sunset Street reported to Ponca City Fire Department that a detached garage was on fire. All stations responded. Firefighters reported that the structure was fully involved on arrival. An arson report was taken.

Subject Held — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported at 12:18 a.m. Sunday that a 22-year-old man was in custody on a city warrant for failure to operated a vehicle in a reasonable and proper manner.

Subject Held — An officer in the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Fifth Street reported at 7:02 a.m. Sunday that a 20-year-old man was being taken into custody for driving under intoxication, no insurance, failure to operate a motor vehicle in a reasonable or proper manner and the violation of a driver’s license restriction.

Theft — A man in the 1400 block of West Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 9:19 a.m. Sunday that his pickup truck had been wrecked while he was away on a camping trip this weekend. The man told police that no one had permission to drive the vehicle. A report was taken.

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Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo No. 1, 400 East South Avenue, reported a gas drive off to Ponca City police at 10:38 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A minor accident at Sonic, 608 South Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 10:08 p.m. Sunday. Drivers exchanged information. No report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 700 block of North Osage Street reported at 11:45 p.m. Sunday that a 39-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication.

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LIFESTYLES

The Ponca City Farmers Market Open to Public
Diane Anderson Receives OES Awards at Conference
Chrysanthemum Garden Club Members Meet

The Ponca City Farmers Market Open to Public

The Ponca City Farmers Market is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the country General Parking Lot, Prospect and Fourteenth streets.

Starting at 7 a.m. homegrown produce such as onions, yellow squash, pecans, beets, carrots, honey and free-ranging chicken eggs are offered for sale. As the gardens continue to produce, green beans, zucchini and tomatoes will also be offered.

To join the organization you must reside in Kay, Osage, Grant or Noble counties, grow your own produce, and pay a beginning membership dues of $10 with one dollar to be paid each market day in which you participate.

for more information about the Ponca City Farmers Market contact Chris Johns, Ponca City, 762-3489, or Chet Haworth, Newkirk, 362-2187.

Diane Anderson Receives OES Awards at Conference

Queen Bathsheba Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated, held its “Annual Communication” in Tulsa, June 2-7. Members of Orpha no.151, OES, attended the session and were active participants. Diane Anderson, Past Worthy Matron of Orpha 151, OES, was re-elected for a second term as Grand Secretary for Queen Bathsheba Grand Chapter.

During the session she also won Grand Officer of the Year and received honors for meritorious service during the fiscal year 1999-2000. “1 was honored to be elected last year and doubly so to be re-elected. Winning the Grand Officer award was great,” said Anderson.

She announced community and personal support was provided by Carl Renfro, CEO of Pioneer Bank & Trust, Ponca City Network Group membership, Attucks Community Alliance, Maxine Anderson, Prudential Financial Services, Home National Bank, and Conoco.

Money raised for Queen Bathsheba Grand Chapter is used to give scholarships to students across the state. Three scholarships were awarded at the annual session. Orpha 151, OES is active in the community and is presently working with groups on the city celebration for Juneteenth, June 17 at Attucks Park. The chapter is also selling t-shirts to help raise funds. “We are a service organization and we, the membership of Orpha no. 151, OES, strive to make a difference.”

Chrysanthemum Garden Club Members Meet

Members of the Chrysanthemum Garden Club met recently in the home of Florence Williams in Kaw City. Rita Robbins, president, called the meeting to order, and the Gardener’s Creed was recited.

Mary Copeland gave the treasurer’s report, and roll call was answered with “gardening tips.” Each member also told about new plants, seeds they had planted, and new birdhouses.

Shirley Rainwater gave the lesson on “Organic Gardening,” and Rita Robbins discussed the care of roses, including feeding them after their bloom cycle was finished. Marguriete Vietta gave a report on tree roses and how to care for them if the area they are planted in gets too cold for them.

A salad luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Chloe Lewis. The door prize was won by Rita Robbins. The June 15 meeting will be held at the Robbins home and will be a picnic dinner at 6:30 p.m.

SPORTS

Legion Falls Just Short in Enid
Tulsa Has Short List

Legion Falls Just Short in Enid

ENID — Ponca City’s American Legion baseballers ran their Enid Tournament win streak to three Saturday, then they ran into the host team.

The Legion Royals topped Pueblo, Colo, 10-6, in the early game Saturday for their third straight win.

They came back in the late game against Enid in a battle to decide if they would get into the championship round Sunday. The Royals took the hometowners to nine innings before losing, 7-6.

The local legionnaire, now 4-12 on the season, are slated to be at home today, taking on Putnam City Brassfield in a twinbill, starting at 6 p.m.

In the pool play finale for the Poncans late Saturday, Enid struck early and held a 6-2 lead entering the fifth inning.

Then the Poncans erupted.

J. Michael Sharon opened the inning with a single to left and took second on a wild pitch..

Bryan Coppock singled up the middle with Sharon stopping at third. Sharon scored on Jimmo Ozment’s ground out.

Jeff Furnas drew a walk and Barry Geheb was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

That brought on Enid relief pitcher Willie Parker and Ponca City’s Stephen Michael greeted him with a single to right, scoring Coppock and Furnas.

Geheb scored on an overthrow to tie the score.

The two teams battled scorelessly through the next three innings.

Then in the bottom of the ninth a Ponca City error open the door for Enid.

A bunt single put that runner in scoring position for Enid’s Jeremy Kliewer, who laced a single down the left field line to bring home the winning run.

Enid scored three runs in the first inning, before the Poncans came back with two runs in the second on a solo home run by Michael and a pair of Enid errors.

Enid answered that with two runs in the bottom of the second and went ahead 6-2 in the fourth.

Ponca City struck early and hard against Pueblo, scoring four runs in the first inning on just two hits.

The Poncans added four more runs in the second on two-run home runs by Jarred Spears and Ozment.

Ponca City led 10-0 after three innings before Pueblo started to come back, scoring once in the fourth, four times in the fifth and once again in the seventh against winning pitcher Coppock.

Tulsa Has Short List

TULSA (AP) — Fewer than 10 names are on Tulsa athletic director Judy MacLeod’s short list for the job of head basketball coach.

MacLeod submitted the list Sunday to Tulsa President Bob Lawless and university trustees during a two-hour meeting. The next step will be preliminary telephone interviews with candidates, spokesman Don Tomkalski said Monday.

Tulsa is looking for a successor to Bill Self, who took the head coaching job at Illinois on Friday.

MacLeod is declining to say exactly how many candidates are on the list or identify them.