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NN congratulates St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on the new birthing center at the hospital, located on the third floor. Ponca Citians turned out in record numbers Sunday afternoon to view this beautiful, new facility at the hospital. It is a sight to behold, sure enough, and NN was happy for the response from Ponca Citians. Refreshments, too!

Cope Skoal Pro Rodeo Scoreboard Will Appear at 101 Wild West Rodeo

Four semi-rigs, five operators, over 120,000 miles per year, eight computers, thousands of yards of cables, radio units, timing boxes, electric eyes, nearly 900 days of travel, and 120 events — it all adds up to the Cope Skoal Pro Rodeo Scoreboard Program.

A scoreboard will be utilized at the 1999 101 Wild West Rodeo, Aug. 18-21. Ponca City’s rodeo is one of approximately 100 to utilize a Cope Skoal Pro Rodeo scoreboard and all that is necessary to transport, hang and operate the unit.

“We know how difficult it can be to keep up with all of the rodeo action,” said Darrell Barron, Western Manufacturing Promotions Manager for United States Tobacco Sales and Marketing Company Inc. “Most major sporting events have some kind of scoreboard and we felt a rodeo scoreboard would be a real asset. The program has been very successful and has benefited communities, spectators and everyone involved with an event.”

Providing those benefits is no small feat. A scoreboard schedule is compiled each year and the logistics of transporting the boards to over 110 different locations must be considered. Assigning one of the five operators to events and working with local committees becomes the next task.

The operators must get contestant information from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s central entry office. They work with committees to give sponsors proper recognition and are completely responsible for transporting, setting up and operating the board.

When they arrive at a rodeo, they look at the arena, the planned location for the board and prepare to set up. Two computers are used to run each board and while everything is in the trailer the operator hooks up the equipment and runs his first test. Sponsor panels which have been removed for transportation are placed on both ends of the board and the top.

After the board is assembled and all of the equipment is checked out, the board is moved out of the semi trailer onto a portable trailer and moved to the hanging area. Based on where the board will be placed during the rodeo, a crane or chain motors are used to lift the board up. It is then secured with cables and chains.

A signal cable is run from the board to the computers used to run it. Cables are also run to a monitor for the rodeo’s announcer and to equipment used by the official timers. Electric eyes used to time the women’s barrel race are integrated into the system. Cope Skoal Pro Rodeo operators are then ready to program individual committee information into their computers such as sponsors and specialty acts.

Prior to the rodeo each operator checks with the rodeo secretary to make sure all of the contestant information is correct. During the rodeo, assistants in the arena use radios to communicate pertinent information to the operators which s then placed on the scoreboard. All of the rodeo personnel work together to ensure the spectators are provided with accurate information in a timely manner.

“When we started this program nine years ago, we worked with the scoreboard manufacturers to develop board and programs to bring all of the many elements together at a rodeo,” Barron said. “This has been our most popular rodeo program and it has grown tremendously. We’re very proud to be able to bring a scoreboard to the 101 Wild West Rodeo and are convinced it will make keeping up with all the rodeo action much easier.”

With computer graphics, operators that are knowledgeable about rodeo, state of the art technology, the Cope Skoal Pro Rodeo scoreboards are designed to help everyone keep up with all of the activity at a rodeo. Spectators, personnel and contestants in Ponca City will be referring to the scoreboard throughout the rodeo to keep up with leaders, times and scores.

DEATHS

Fay E. Ferneau
Barbara Ellen Beck
Scott Anthony Miller
Esther Jones Goldman
Elsie R. Townley

Fay E. Ferneau

BLACKWELL — Fay E. (Hostenbach) Ferneau, resident of Blackwell, died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at her home. She was 88.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Kent Reubell, First Christian Church of Billings, officiating. Burial will follow in the Braman Cemetery.

Fay E. (Hostenbach) Ferneau was born Dec. 7, 1910, near Lupus, Mo., in Moniteau County, the daughter of Henry and Mariza (Brizendine) Hostenbach. At the age of nine, she moved with her parents and four sisters to a farm near Nardin, where she grew up. She attended grade school at Pleasant View School and high school at Nardin, Deer Creek and Blackwell high schools, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1928. She then attended University Preparatory School in Tonkawa, pursuing courses in education. She began teaching school at Kay County’s District, Alpha School, located south of Hunnewell, Kan. During the summers, she continued college courses at Central State Teachers College in Edmond. She taught at Alpha School for three years.

She married Robert Paul Ferneau on June 6, 1930, in Oklahoma City, and they settled on the Carter Lease oil fields northeast of Braman. After one year, they moved to a farm north of Nardin. In 1951, they moved to a farm five miles north of Braman and lived there until 1988 when they moved to Blackwell to make their home. Her husband preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1995, and she remained in Blackwell.

She was a member of the Braman United Methodist Church, the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, the Blackwell Hospital Auxiliary and the Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center. She was also a charter member of the South Haven Garden Club and remained an active member for thirty years. She held a lifetime membership in the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society.

She is survived by a sister, Pansy Jo Lovullo of Los Banos, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and three sisters, Mabel Hostenbach, Hilda Wolfe and Maude Etter.

Casket bearers will be Bruce Wilson, Ron Neumayer, Robert Neumayer, Harold Wooderson, Christian Westhof, Dennis Cain and Greg Sixkiller.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Braman United Methodist Church or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Heart Fund, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74361.

Barbara Ellen Beck

Coffeyville, Kan. — Barbara Ellen Beck, resident of Coffeyville, Kan., died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Oxford Place in Coffeyville, Kan. She was 84.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Home Service Edgewood Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Barbara Ellen Beck was born Aug. 23, 1914, at Webbers Falls, the daughter of Daniel Wesley and Lottie Mae (Wadley) Wilkerson. She attended school in Bradley and graduated from Bradley High School in 1930. She attended Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha and Central State College in Edmond.

She married Bernis Beck on May 30, 1937, in Ponca City. Following their marriage, they lived in the Marland area where they taught grade school in several small communities in the area. In 1942, they moved to Kansas City where her husband was employed by North American Aviation. After the war in 1945, they moved to a farm west of Girard, Kan. In 1948, they moved to Coffeyville and she was employed by Misch and Sons and, later, First National Bank, retiring in the early 1970s. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, teaching Bible school and Sunday school for a number of years. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers and sewing.

She is survived by her husband of the home; one daughter, Joyce Walton of Hutchinson, Kan.; one brother, Philip Wilkerson of Ponca City; one sister, Mary Nell Lewis of Ponca City; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary Ellen; one brother, Frank Wilkerson; and two infant brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service, Inc., Edgewood Chapel, 2400 Woodland Avenue, Coffeyville, Kan. 67337.

Scott Anthony Miller

BLACKWELL — Scott Anthony Miller, resident of Blackwell, died Friday, July 23, 1999, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 14.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 1999, in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Frank Tepe of Christ’s Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery.

Scott Anthony Miller was born January 17, 1985, in Ponca City, the son of Max Anthony and Wilma Lea (Howell) Miller. He spent his childhood years growing up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell public schools.

Scott is survived by his parents; a sister, Jamie Miller; two brothers, Travis Miller and Cody Miller; a grandmother, Margaret Howell; and a grandfather, Victor Miller, all of Blackwell. He is preceded in death by a grandfather, Wayne Howell, and a grandmother, Virginia Miller.

Casket bearers will be Doug Ogle, Scott Lucas, T.J. Greenfield, Newt McWilliams, Terry Whitehead and Kenny Czapansky.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Blackwell High School Boys Basketball Program, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631.

Obituaries

Esther Jones Goldman

Esther Jones Goldman, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Sunday morning, July 25, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 85.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1999, in the chapel of the First Baptist Church with Pastor Hance Dilbeck presiding. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Esther Jones was born Sept. 3, 1913, at Bushyhead, Okla., the daughter of Richard Elmer Jones and Gracie Ethel Triplett Jones. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1931. She was united in marriage to William “Mose” Goldman on July 11, 1931, in Ponca City. Mrs. Jones was employed for several years as a cashier at the local Montgomery Ward store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Naomi Sunday School class, the Silvertones Choir group, the XYZ Club, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rebeccah Lodge. Her greatest enjoyment was her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Donald R. Goldman and wife, Cloma, of Ponca City, and Robert Gerald Goldman and wife, Barbara, of Sand Springs; one sister, Pauline O’Kelley and husband, Jean, of Ponca City; brother-in-law, Dale Hallmark of Ponca City; sister-in-law, Wanda Lee Jones of Ponca City; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one nephew and three nieces; and two special friends, Barbara and Pam of the Ponca Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, William “Bill” Moses Goldman Jr.; one brother, Chester Jones; one sister, Willie Hallmark; and one grandson, William Darren Goldman.

Casket bearers will be Deric Layne Goldman, Jeff O’Kelley, Korey Daniel Pruitt, Jeff Kukuk, Christopher Kukuk and Jeff Curtis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 218 South 6th, Ponca City, Okla. 75601.

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Elsie R. Townley

Elsie R. Townley, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, July 24, 1999, at the Tender Heart Health Care. She was 90.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery under direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Born Jan. 13, 1909, in Osage County, she was the daughter of Emil and Sadie (Luckstead) Anderson. She attended Osage County Schools.

On Jan. 8, 1927, she married Elmer C. Townley in Newkirk. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1973. Mrs. Townley was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, making candy at Christmas time, and reading the Bible. She truly loved her family and friends.

Survivors include her two sons, Elden Townley and wife Marsha of Stillwater, and J.R. Townley and wife Doris of Ponca City; three daughters, Mrs. Russel (Melba) McGhee of Ponca City, Mrs. Lowell (Kathleen) Chaney of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Larry (Peggy) Rice of Pryor, and daughter-in-law Margaret Townley of Pawhuska. Additional survivors include one brother Harry Anderson of Ponca City; two sisters, Vetta Klinger of Ponca City and Emily Christenson of Arkansas City, Kan.; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. A son, Eddie Townley preceded her in death in 1986.

Casket bearers will be Daryl Townley, Fred Horton, Tony Talbott, Mark Talbott, Mike Townley, and Steve Townley. Honorary bearers will be Sean Stephens, Jason Duraforte, David Chaney and Andy Talbott.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Second Baptist Church, 1112 W. Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to charity of choice.

The family will be at 201 N. Irving.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Retirees Luncheon — The Cities Service-Sequoia Refinery retirees will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Furr’s Cafeteria.

If you need help with doctor bills and cost of medicines, enroll in SoonerCare- a new , FREE health care program for children under age 17 and pregnant moms who qualify. For more information, please contact Northern Oklahoma Youth Services at 415 W. Grand, Ponca City or call (580) 762-8341. adv.

Farmers Market — This week vendors will have tomatoes, green beans, hot and bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, zucchini and yellow squash, okra, pecans and free ranging chicken eggs at the Farmers Market, held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. at East Prospect Avenue and North Fourteenth Street. For more information on becoming a vendor, contact Chris Johns at 762-3489 or Chet Haworth in Newkirk at 580-362-2187.

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Accident — At 7:56 a.m. Saturday, two Ponca City police officers responded to the report of an accident at Jane Street and North Hartford Avenue. A report was taken. No injuries were reported.

Recovery — A resident in the 100 block of South Lake Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:14 a.m. Monday that a GMC Jimmy had been stolen. All officers were advised. A Kay County deputy located the vehicle near the Tonkawa Exit, on U.S. 60.

Vandalism — A resident in the 900 block of East Bradley Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 8:17 a.m. Saturday that a mailbox was vandalized.

Bearly New summer sale 35-80% off, fall open Friday July 30th. adv.

Larceny — At 8:34 a.m. Saturday, an employee of Country General Store, 3008 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department that a subject drove off with some outdoor property. Two officers responded and recovered some property at the suspect’s residence. Officers took information to submit a warrant request.

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Accident — At 4:59 p.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at L.A. Cann and Checkstand Road.

New Arrivals: Lava lamps, roosters, stone water fountains, authentically dressed indian dolls (limited edition), Sandy Gore Evans Cards, mugs, and magnets. Christy’s, 3005 N. 14th. Open Everyday. adv.

Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 27-year-old man from a traffic stop at West Summit Avenue and North Union Street at 5:40 p.m. Saturday for driving under suspension, no inspection sticker and a Kay County warrant.

Assault — At 5:10 a.m. Sunday, a resident in the 500 block of South Tenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department of an assault that occurred in a vehicle. Two officers responded and arrested a 32-year-old woman for domestic assault and battery.

Arrest — At 6:06 p.m. Saturday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 36-year-old man from the 700 block of North Osage Street for a city warrant.

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Accident — At 7:44 p.m. Saturday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised of a two-vehicle accident at Fourth and Antelope in Marland.

Stolen — A resident in the 700 block of North Palm Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:06 p.m. Saturday to report a VCR and camcorder missing from the residence. An officer responded and took a report.

Theft — A Ponca City police officer took a report of second degree burglary in the 1800 block of North Union Street at 8:13 p.m. Saturday. The resident report a lawn mower stolen.

Grass Fire — A motorists advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:05 p.m. Saturday of a grass fire just north of Salt Fork Bridge on the west side of U.S. 177. White Eagle Police Department located a small fire by the entrance, but reported there was no need for the fire department.

Fire — At 10:34 p.m. Saturday, a Ponca City fire unit extinguished a vehicle on fire on Flormable west of South Avenue.

Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 22-year-old man from a traffic stop at South Elm Street and West Ponca Avenue at 11:38 p.m. Saturday for driving under restriction.

DUI — At 1:47 a.m. Sunday, a Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old woman in the 800 block of North Oak Street for driving under the influence, no drivers’ license and no insurance. At 9:13 a.m., the department discovered the suspect had been driving a stolen vehicle. She was also charged with grand larceny.

DUI — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old man from a traffic stop at North Fourteenth Street and East Hazel Avenue at 1:11 a.m. Sunday for driving under the influence and speeding.

Theft — An employee at Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:43 a.m. Sunday that the driver of a green Escort drove off without paying for gas. An officer took a report.

Dog Bite — At 10:34 a.m. Sunday, a resident in the 200 block of Elm Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that he had been bitten by a dog running loose in the neighborhood. An officer responded and cited the owner of the dog.

Vicious Dog — An Animal Control officer responded to the complaint of a dog loose in the 3700 block of Goldenrod Avenue at 12:31 p.m. Sunday. The officer located the dog and took it to the Animal Control Shelter.

Stolen — A resident in the 1200 block of Princeton Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:15 p.m. Sunday to report items stolen from a vehicle. An officer responded and took a report.

Accident — At 8:27 p.m. Sunday, a resident in the 300 block of North Osage Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that a vehicle was hit while parked in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. An officer responded and took a report.

Injury — Three Ponca City police officers responded to the report of a motorist who hit a tree at South Twelfth Street and East Oklahoma Avenue at 8:52 p.m. Sunday. An officer took a report of a minor injury accident.

DUI — At 9:35 p.m. Sunday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old man from a traffic stop at West Grand Avenue and Union Street for driving under the influence and failure to stop for a red light.

Arrest — At 10:37 p.m. Sunday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old man from a traffic stop at North Eighth Street and East Highland Avenue for driving under suspension and speeding.

Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 36-year-old woman at 5:08 a.m. Monday for a Kay County warrant, malicious injury to property and domestic assault and battery.

Assault — Three Ponca City police officers responded to an emergency call from the 2000 block of Mary Street at 11:52 p.m. Sunday. Officers arrested a 40-year-old woman for domestic assault and battery.

Arrest — At 11:57 p.m. Sunday, two Ponca City police officers arrested a 41-year-old man from the 600 block of West Highland Avenue for domestic assault and battery.

DUI — At 3:19 a.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old man in the 800 block of Spring Road for driving under the influence and driving not reasonable and proper.

Warrant Served — At 3:07 p.m. Sunday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 48-year-old woman in the 3500 block of North Union Street for a city warrant.

Car Afire — At 5:42 p.m. Sunday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Tonkawa Fire Department were advised of a car on fire on Interstate 35 at mile marker 210.

LIFESTYLES

Tana Wilson Is Bride-Elect
Artisanal Cheese Made in America
Whit and Marty Hunsucker of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter
Newkirk Main Street Board Plans Parade

Tana Wilson Is Bride-Elect

Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Tana Renee Wilson and Aaron Lee McKinley. The couple plans a Sept. 18 wedding at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 210 North Fifth. A reception at the Marland Estate Mansion will follow the ceremony.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Wilson of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Mrs. W.R. Wilson of Marland, the late W.R. Wilson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Merle Kelly. McKinley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McKinley of Pauls Valley, and the grandson of Mrs. Geneva Brim and Mrs. Mandy McKinley, both of Pauls Valley, the late L.H. McKinley, and the late George Brim.

Miss Wilson graduated from Ponca City High School and received a bachelor of science degree in Public Affairs and a master of arts degree in Public Administration from Oklahoma State University. The bride-to-be is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Ponca City.

McKinley graduated from Pauls Valley High School and received a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from OSU. The prospective bridegroom is the Management Development Coordinator for the Business and Industries Division of Pioneer Technology Center.

Artisanal Cheese Made in America

NEW YORK (AP) — Champions of American cheese offered facts, figures and anecdotes along with savory evidence at a recent cheese tasting organized by the American Dairy Association.

A lot of the focus was on artisanal cheese. That’s defined as specialty cheese made with traditional tools, from a single milk source, in small batches, said Jonathan White, prize-winning cheese maker and co-owner of Egg Farm Dairy, Peekskill, N.Y.

“It’s made with hands-on attention and loving care.”

The first American cheese makers followed European traditions brought over by early settlers. But since then, Americans have created new cheeses that have gone beyond imitating European standards. They have adapted and combined ideas from the originals, through experiments prompted by differences of climate and soil.

“That’s what Americans are good at — we make something new out of multiple sources,” White said.

Artisanal cheeses are coming into their own, he says, tastes are getting more sophisticated. “People are looking for big, bold flavors and variety. Those are two things artisanal cheeses are good at.”

Gourmet Food

The dairy association says more than 200 American artisanal cheese makers are producing cheese nationwide, and quotes a recent study reporting that from 1993-1997 specialty cheese was one of the fastest-growing gourmet food categories.

“American dairy products are being turned into cheese as good as anywhere else in the world,” said Michael Lomonaco, chef-director of the Windows on the World restaurant complex, at the World Trade Center.

“American artisanal cheeses, like all cheeses, are local,” he says. “Jack is a perfect example — it’s a great local cheese.”

Jack cheese, the soft, white, gently tangy cheese with many descendant varieties, was created in the 1890s by a Scotsman named David Jacks in Monterey, Calif.

The dairy association names Dry Jack, Muscoot and Teleme as true American original artisanal cheeses. Other artisanally made cheeses with a native pedigree are Colby cheese, invented in Colby, Wis., in the late 19th or early 20th century; and Brick, developed in 1877 by John Jossi, a Wisconsin cheese maker of Swiss descent who used bricks to squeeze the curds for his cheese.

European Reference

The names of some individual cheeses still include a reference to their European sources: BelGioioso Gorgonzola, for example, a semi-soft, spicy blue cheese; and Grafton Village Cheddar, a hard, sharp Cheddar-style cheese with a hint of creaminess.

Immigrants still influence our cheese making today, Lomonaco adds. “For example, there’s a whole bunch of Latin cheeses coming from the West Coast now.”

A cheese course is offered on the menu at Windows on the World, Lomonaco said, as at a growing number of restaurants. That’s an easy idea for dining at home, too. Lomonaco suggests that when you serve a cheese course at home, allow 2 or 3 ounces per person, and offer no more than two or three distinctive kinds of cheese — “don’t go overboard.”

Artisanal cheeses are now available at many supermarkets nationally and from mail-order and Web sources, as well as at the local or regional stores where they were first sold.

Note: curds are available at Italian food stores or from Egg Farm Dairy at www.creamery.com.

Little News

Whit and Marty Hunsucker of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter

Whit and Marty Hunsucker of Ponca City announce the birth of a daughter at 12:55 p.m. June 2, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Sara Beth Hunsucker weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Mary Mowdy of Newkirk and Mike Mowdy of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Jackie Hunsucker of Ponca City, and Jim and Betty Self of Birchtree, Mo.

Great-grandparents are John and Betty Mowdy and Roberta Newman of Ponca City, Frances Wayman of Ozark, Mo., and Mayo Bronston of Winona, Mo.

Newkirk Main Street Board Plans Parade

NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Main Street board met July 19 at Smith Country restaurant. Keith Bowen reported that the Main Street incentive brochures written by Harold Harris, and designed and printed by Conoco, were now complete and in the Main Street office. The economic restructuring committee is also working closely with Kaw Bingo personnel.

The promotion committee report was given by Janice Shinn. Carol Schiltz and Denise Shupe, will co-chair the Alumni parade on Aug. 7. Maureen Speer with KIXR stated that the radio station would be airing 20 spots to advertise the alumni events. The Breakfast on Main Street will be July 30. Everyone is welcome to attend this informative meeting to keep up to date on happenings in the community

The design committee has started work on the fall banners. Carolyn Williamson, chairman, designed the banners, which are embellished with various types of fall leaves. On the design committees recommendations, the board voted to award grants for the Masonic Building and the Korns building. The Masonic building will receive new awnings and new paint on the trim. The Korns building is having structural work completed.

The board reviewed the sketch for a new logo. This was tabled until next month until information is received from the Oklahoma Main Street staff. Board members read a letter from the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful organization stating that the Junior Main Streeters had won the award for nonprofit organizations in the Beautification and Landscaping category.

SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback
High School Rodeo Wraps Up

Monday Evening Quarterback

In 35 years with the Ponca City school system Dan McGregor has coached a lot of sports.

For 31 of those years he coached junior high football. For 29 years he coached junior high wrestling. For 21 years he coached junior high and senior high golf. For 14 seasons he was a junior high tennis coach. For the past three years McGregor has been the Assistant Athletic Director.

This summer he decided to face a new challenge.

McGregor resigned with the public school system to become athletic director, coach and social studies teacher at First Lutheran School.

“I got a wonderful deal at Lutheran,” McGregor said. “It is a neat situation and I thought it was the thing to do. I’m looking forward to it.”

Lutheran School has just under 300 students from elementary through eighth grade.

In addition to teaching in smaller class sizes, McGregor will coach two sports he has never coached before.

“I’ll be coaching girls and boys basketball and track,” he said. “I’ve never coached basketball, but I’ve certainly refereed enough games.

“I think the teams can be competitive. They’ve played against teams from the surrounding towns and have given our (Ponca City junior high) teams some tough games.”

McGregor said he does have one regret.

“I’ll miss coaching the boys’ golf team this season. They have some very good players coming back.”

In fact, the Wildcats return all five of the top players from last year’s team, which advanced to the state tournament for the 10th time in McGregor’s tenure has head high school coach.

Po-Hi Athletic Director Rusty Benson said Jerry Orr, who has been coaching the Lady Wildcat golfers, will move over to coach the boys next spring. A new girls’ coach will be named soon.

“We won’t have any trouble filling that position,” Benson said. “There has been a long list of coaches wanting to coach golf for some time.”

Benson said a new assistant AD is also expected to be named before school starts.

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Speaking of coaching changes, Enid’s school system has gone through much the same coaching upheaval that hit Ponca City last year.

This coming year the Plainsmen will have new coaches in football, basketball, track and soccer.

They will apparently also have a new wrestling coach.

Ed Jones, who led Frederick to five state championships, will replace long-time football coach Craig Simmons.

Jason Turk, who led the Enid boys’ basketball team to its first 16-win season in some time only to resign last spring, was lured back to do double duty.

Turk will try something that’s never been done at the Class 6A level. He’ll coach both the boys and girls teams at Enid.

Mark Persson, a former coach at Phillips University, will coach both boys and girls soccer.

Joe Miranov, who has been the cross-country and assistant track coach for the Plainsmen, moves up to coach the boys and girls’ track teams.

The Plainsmen have apparently lost wrestling coach Cory Clayton, who is said to be taking the head coaching position at Tulsa Union. Union is making its fourth coaching change in four years.

Former Ponca City coach and administrator Butch Lingenfelter, now Enid High School Principal, was quick to point out that in most of the coaching changes came about as a result of former coaches moving on to “better” positions.

“They were not dissatisfied with the school here,” he said.

“We also got responses from some very good coaches,” he said of the searches.

Enid apparently did not have the same trouble that has plagued Ponca City coaching changes, finding teaching positions for the coaches.

In fact, Lingenfelter points out, Enid was able to find teaching spots for all five assistants that football coach Jones brought with him.

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Enid has also recently completed a new baseball stadium for the high school and American Legion teams just in time for Enid to host the Legion’s majors state tournament.

The Davis Allen Memorial Stadium, located near downtown Enid, was built mostly by funds from the Allen family of Advance Foods of Enid, but Lingenfelter reports it was a true community project.

“I don’t know how many hours athletic director Bill Mayberry spent of his own time down there,” Lingenfelter said. “Even I was down there picking up rocks.”

The Legion state tournament starts Aug. 4.

High School Rodeo Wraps Up

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Kara Hadley of Plain City, Utah, moved up several places Sunday in the final round of the National High School Finals Rodeo to capture the all-around cowgirl honors. And Bryce Barnes of Minden, Nev., pulled ahead a spot to claim the top cowboy position.

The Texas team maintained its spot at the head of the rankings to finish first with a total of 4,145 points. Colorado held onto second place, finishing as No. 2 with 4,135 points. And Utah finished third with 3,985 points.

In the rookie category, Joel Jeffries of Wilder, Idaho, was named all around cowboy. Kayla Nelson of Buffalo, S.D., was named all around rookie cowgirl.

Janae Ward of Addington, Okla., was the top barrel racer.

B.J. Schumacher of Hillsboro, Wis., grabbed top honors in bareback riding. Barnes finished first in boys cutting.

Kelly Love of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, won first in breakaway roping. Earl Proctor of Hillsdale, Mich., was the top bull rider.

In calf roping, Bailey Moore of Mt. Vernon, Mo, claimed top honors.

Sheena Robbins of Raisin City, Calif., captured first in girls cutting.

Kirby Watt of Claresholm, Ala., finsihed first in goat tying. Jay Olson of Belle Fourche, S.D., was first in saddle bronc. And Dane Hanna of Berthold, , was the top steer wrestler.

In team roping, Anthony Calmelat and Rene Rodriguez, both of Tucson, Ariz., were the best of the field.