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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, August 02, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALRash of Stolen Autos Plaguing Ponca City Rash of Stolen Autos Plaguing Ponca CityBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer A police department official is blaming nice weather for a rash of car thefts that have plagued the Ponca City area this week. At least five vehicles have been stolen over the last two nights. One was nabbed from a local car lot and priced in excess of $30,000. “I think due to the nice weather, people are out prowling around more and finding opportunities such as keys being left in the vehicles,” suggested Dwaine Vincent, captain of the detective division. He described the majority of car thefts as “crimes of opportunity.” In the car lot theft, police received a call at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday that a black 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 quad cab dually pickup had been stolen from Davis Moore Auto Group, 3501 North Fourteenth Street. According to Vincent, the vehicle was stolen sometime Monday night. “The suspects drove across the curb onto Fourteenth Street, but there is no indication as to which direction they went,” he said. Steve Presco, owner/general manager of Davis Moore Auto Group, would not speculate on the theft. “I don’t have any comments. We are just letting the police handle it at this time,” he said. The theft remains under investigation. In a related incident, police received a call from a woman in the 100 block of South Birch Street Tuesday morning reporting her 1986 Safari van had been stolen from her driveway overnight. The woman told police she believed both her purse and her keys were left in the vehicle. After receiving a disturbance call from a clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue, police learned of another stolen vehicle. According to Vincent, a problem arose between a boyfriend and girlfriend. “The couple were having problems when the boy friend came to visit,” he explained. The boyfriend found the girlfriend gone and took her vehicle after leaving her a note. The girlfriend returned and discovered the vehicle was missing. Finding it at a local convenience store, she attempted to pull the keys from the vehicle and an argument ensued. Both the 32-year-old boyfriend and a 29-year-old male passenger were arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and assault and battery. A woman in the 600 block of South Third Street reported to police that her vehicle had been broken into Wednesday. The woman told police the vehicle was broken into, then driven from her house and damaged before being returned. Blackwell police also reported a stolen vehicle to surrounding agencies at 6:47 a.m. Wednesday. They described the vehicle as a 1983 Chevy Blazer. There was also a .22 caliber rifle in the vehicle at the time of the theft. Many vehicles are stolen because owners make it easy for thieves, Vincent noted. “By far, with the majority of stolen vehicles, the keys were left inside the vehicle,” he said. Enid Catholic Hospital SoldENID (AP) — A change in the ownership of Enid’s Catholic hospital will allow patients to choose sterilization as a form of birth control. St. Mary’s Mercy Hospital became St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center on Tuesday when it became a member of Universal Health Services Inc. Until Tuesday, sterilization was not allowed at St. Mary’s. ‘‘We have tried to do a good job getting information out about the change,’’ hospital spokeswoman Cyndy Shepherd said. ‘‘All our physicians have been notified, and of course, that’s the first step in treatment. Overall, we feel like the community is well informed about the changes.’’ Universal Health Services is a 22-year-old Pennsylvania company that has never experienced a merger or reorganization, company President Alan Miller said. It is the third-largest hospital management company in the country, with 82 hospitals. St. Mary’s is the company’s first acquisition in Oklahoma. Under the new company, St. Mary’s will change from a nonprofit to a for-profit operation. Shepherd said many of the nuns who were on staff and who worked as volunteers will remain with the hospital, but the influence of the Roman Catholic Church will be lessened. Special Program On Australia Set At PC LibraryTammy Denny, administrative assistant at the Ponca City Library, invites parents and children alike to come and enjoy a special program focusing on Australia. Australia is this year’s site of the 2000 Olympics. This special program, lasting around an hour and fifteen minutes, will be held twice on Thursday, once at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. The program, Wonders Down Under, will feature special guest speakers Ron and Michele Walenciak, educational exhibitors from Ponca City, and a film of animals from Australia. The program is a one-day only event, designed to enhance Americans’ appreciation for animal life on the island continent. Films shown are of interest to children five and older. Making a special appearance during the program will be Skippy the Wallaby (an 18-month-old juvenile wallaby) and Sweetie the Sugar Glider, handled by the Walenciaks. Both animals are indigenous to Australia. Denny reminds parents that children under eight years of age must be under adult supervision at all times while in the library. For more information about this or other children’s programs offered at the Ponca City Library, contact Youth Services librarian Judy Johnson at 767-0345. Emergency Sirens To Sound ThursdayThe testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer. The test is scheduled throughout the year. Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations. New Officer To Join PC Police ForceNew Ponca City Police Officer Clint Wood is sworn in at the municipal courtroom of the Public Safety Center by Assistant Municipal Judge John Northcutt. Wood joins the Ponca City police force after serving previously with the Blackwell Police Department. Nearly NewsLocal residents can view highlights of The Great Race Friday night at 7 p.m. when the History Channel broadcasts Great Race: The Ultimate Road Trip. Ponca City students participated in the race from Boston to Sacramento. ———— Enrollment for McCord School students will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, 2-6 p.m., in the school cafeteria. DEATHSJolene Francis Blakesley Jolene Francis BlakesleyBLACKWELL — Jolene Francis “Joker” Blakesley, formerly of Braman, died Monday, July 31, 2000, in the St. Francis Via Christie in Wichita, Kan. She was 65. A graveside will be held Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, at the Goodel Cemetery in Drury, Kan., with Bishop Don Crugen from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Kan., officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Blackwell. Jolene Francis “Joker” Blakesley was born on Feb. 25, 1935, in Gerome, Ariz., the daughter of Henry Jacob and Sarah Francis (Farrington) Young. She grew up in Dripping Springs, Ariz., and attended school in the Winkleman-Hayden public schools, graduating in 1955. She then moved to Sacramento, Calif., and began working as a telephone operator. She married Don Reynolds and they settled in Sacramento. They later returned to Dripping Springs, Ariz., where they began their family. In 1967, they moved to Little Rock, Ark., and, in 1969, they moved to Wichita, Kan. In the early 1970s she moved to Braman. On Aug. 19, 1978, she married Jerry Blakesley in Nardin. They made their home in Braman where they had an auction business. In 1982, they moved to a ranch near Peru, Kan. She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church and of the Kansas Old-Timers Rodeo Association. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Jody Adams of Maize, Kan.; one step-daughter, Lori Martin of Guymon; four sons, Donnie Reynolds of Hutchinson, Kan., Duane Reynolds and Darryl Reynolds of Wichita, Kan., and David Blakesley of San Diego, Calif.; one stepson, Shane Blakesley of Independence, Kan.; one brother, Dean Young of Ariz.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jacob C. Young. Casket bearers will be Duane Reynolds, Darryl Reynolds, David Reynolds, Jimmy Dyer, David Adams and Shane Blakesley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Latter Day Saints of Independence, Kan., c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Paden, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Edward Calvin EppsBLACKWELL — Edward Calvin Epps, resident of Wichita, Kan., died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 83. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 4, in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church in Blackwell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Edward Calvin Epps was born on April 8, 1917, in Frontenac, Kan., the daughter of George Walker and Mary (Morris) Epps. Following the death of his parents, he grew up in the Masonic Home in Wichita, Kan., and attended schools in Wichita. He entered the United States Army on April 3, 1942, in Pueblo, Colo., and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Following his discharge on June 2, 1945, he returned to Wichita and began working for Boeing Aircraft Company. He married Earlean Beard on July 7, 1967, in Nowata, Okla., and they settled in Wichita. He later began working for Cessna Aircraft and continued working there until his retirement in 1982. His wife preceded him in death on May 14, 1995, and he continued to live in Wichita until the time of his death. Survivors include a stepson, Gene Henderson of Ponca City; a sister, Rosella Toenges of Houston, Texas; and a brother, Ernest Epps of Wichita, Kan. Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents. ObituariesMaggie Elvira SiscoMaggie Elvira Sisco, resident of Marland, died Monday, July 31, 2000, at her residence in Marland. She was 75. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Leon Grider, pastor of Osage Heights Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Chaplain Mike Sweetman of Hospice. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Woodland Chimes Cemetery in Cleveland. Maggie was born March 26, 1925, in Jenny Lind, Ark., to Elmer and Atoka (Powell) Mizell. She was united in marriage on Nov. 4, 1943, in Cleveland to Russel Sisco. The couple made their home in Keystone before moving to the Ponca City area in 1947. They later made their home in Cleveland from 1957-62, when they moved near Pawnee. In 1968, the family moved to Marland. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, crocheting, embroidering, family gatherings, and taking care of her dog Andy. Survivors include her husband, Russel of the home; six sons, Donald Sisco and Terry Sisco of Marland, Ronald Sisco and his wife Cheryl, Lonnie Sisco, Kenneth “Bump” Sisco, and Larry Sisco and his wife Diana, all of Ponca City; eight daughters, LaDonna Sisco of Marland, Dorothy Smith and her husband Jimmie of Sand Springs, Carolyn Barnett and her husband David of Ponca City, Connie Mullennax and her husband Terry of Ponca City, Denise McClaflin and her husband Darwin of Blackwell, Cathie Sisco of Ponca City, Cindy Sinor and her husband Jim of Ponca City, and Tamie Schneeberger and her husband Jerry of Helena, Okla.; nine grandchildren, Dale Smith, Jerrald and his wife Kim Smith, Timmy Sisco, Rhonda and her husband Chad King, Justin Mullennax, Lonna Sisco, Ronnie Sisco, Ashleigh Schneeberger, and Maggie Schneeberger; four step-granddaughters, Tracinda McClaflin, Kristal Barnett, and twins Amber and April Barnett; three great-granddaughters, Brittany King, and twins, Jennah and Paige Smith; one step great-grandson, Mark McClafin; and one sister, Leoma Spencer of Cleveland. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Deanna; three brothers, Pete Mizell, J.B. Mizell, and John Mizell; and two infant twin sisters, Nola and Lola Mizell. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingJack L. RobisonJack L. Robison, resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, at his home. He was 67. Local survivors include his wife, Jo Anne Robison of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFS-- Family Reunion — The Rempe and Stuever family reunion is planned for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish hall. Caboose Thrift Shoppe. Wehave moved our drop box from K-mart parking lot to South of Our building. All summer clothes 1/2 price. adv. Women Bowlers — The Ponca City Women’s Bowling Association will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Pauline’s Will be closed on Monday's starting August Seventh. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. adv. Helpline Event — Anyone eating at El Chico Monday, Aug. 7, 5-10 p.m., can designate their meal cost to go toward Helpline. The restaurant will share a percentage of the profit with the organization. Helpline is a 24-hour, 7 days a week telephone service to assist with crisis intervention, referral to help agencies, and a “listening” ear for those in need. Starting At 7:00 am all over town. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce, Tonkawa News and businesses. Merchants sidewalk sales, Farmers Markets, concessions and food booths will be downtown. Come to Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce for information at 1-580-628-2220. adv. VFW 9145 Meeting — VFW Post 9145 will hold its meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the White Eagle Methodist Church. All members are encouraged to attend. 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. 765-9689. adv. Animal Call — A woman in the 100 block of Glenside Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 7:08 a.m. Tuesday two dogs had attacked her dog. An officer responding to the call reported her dog had not been harmed. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and North Union Street reported an 18-year-old woman had been taken into custody for speeding and no drivers license at 8:32 a.m. Tuesday. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A backing accident in the 800 block of North First Street was reported to Ponca City police at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday. One vehicle had backed into another vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A minor backing accident in the 1300 block of North Oak Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:14 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fraud — A clerk at a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday a customer had failed to return some rental property. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Burglary — A woman in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street reported her vehicle had been burglarized to Ponca City police at 11 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Burglary — Someone in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday a video game had been stolen out of a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. August 5th, 9-12 Crazy Days specials. Good Bye Shoppe, 123 S. Main, Blackwell. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday. An officer responding to the call learned it was not a hit-and-run accident. The damage had been done by a bicycle. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Theft — Someone in the 1300 block of North Fourteenth Street reported an air conditioner had been stolen to Ponca City police at 12:18 p.m. Tuesday. An officer responding to the call took a partial report since the victim was home at the time. Subject Held — An officer in the 1100 block of West Central Avenue reported a 29-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant at 3:59 p.m. Tuesday. Welfare Check — A park department employee advised Ponca City police at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday that a juvenile was riding a riding lawn mower with a four-year-old boy riding on the deck near the intersection of South Tenth Street and East Walnut Avenue. An officer assigned to the call located the two juveniles and advised them of the dangers. Accident — An officer at the intersection of East Prospect Avenue and Turner Street advised the police department of a two-vehicle non-injury accident at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday. Subject Held — Someone in the 400 block of South Third Street flagged down a Ponca City police officer in reference to a subject intoxicated in a nearby alley at 6:29 p.m. Tuesday. A man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Fire Run — Someone in the 3900 block of Oakridge Road reported smoke inside of a residence to the Communications Center at 7:56 p.m. Tuesday. McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. Assault — A man in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday that a man had tried to run over him with his vehicle. A description of the vehicle was given. An officer was assigned and a warrant request was made. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday two men had stolen two 12-packs of beer and left on foot toward an apartment complex in the area. An officer was assigned. Shoplifting — A clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday some subjects were in the bathroom with possibly some stolen batteries. One officer was assigned and a second officer assisted. No report was taken but a trespassing warning was issued. Suspicious Person — An officer responding to a suspicious person call broke up a party in the 200 block of North Fifth Street and arrested a 20-year-old man for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia at 1:01 a.m. Wednesday. Shoplifting — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 1:47 a.m. Wednesday having a juvenile boy detained who had just tried to do a beer run. An officer responding to the call advised he had taken the juvenile into custody for minor in possession, public intoxication, possession of stolen property and a curfew violation. Theft — Someone in the 700 block of South Waverly Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 6:34 a.m. Wednesday a flatbed trailer had been stolen overnight. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. - LIFESTYLESRed RockAlumni Event The Red Rock Alumni Association will hold its 2000 Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Frontier School, 1 mile east of Red Rock. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. with the meal beginning at 7 p.m. Any graduates, former students, former teachers, employees, or board members are invited to attend. You may register at the door. SPORTSPonca City Road Racer Got His Start in Motocross Ponca City Road Racer Got His Start in MotocrossFisher Doing Well in This Motorcycle Racing By FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s Scott Fisher will be a spectator this year for the NMA Motocross Championships here, looking back on his years of motocross riding with nostanga. Not that Fisher is over the hill. He just has quit jumping them. Fisher has moved on to motorcycle road racing and is doing quite well in just his second year in the sport. So well, in fact, that he graduated from the novice division to expert in just a year. Fisher made a splash in the world of flat track racing in the Central Motorcycle Racing Association last season, finishing second overall in the region in the super stock class. He has taken up where he left off this season. Already, Fisher has one second place finish — at Oakhill Raceway in Henderson, Texas — and two thirds — in endurance races at Hallett Raceway near Tulsa and at Cresson. Texas, just last month. He is currently second in points in this region, but still not satisfied. “I sure would like a first place finish in one of these five races left,” Fisher said. He’s have a chance for one in another race at Hallett on the 12th of this month. Fisher had two 600cc bikes, a super bike with 120 horsepower, and a super sport, with 106 horsepower. With the speed of these bikes there is no margin for error and so far Fisher has avoided injury, or even a major crash. “I love this type of racing,” he says. “There is nothing like it.” And the sport appears to be growing. Pace Motorsports, which holds a number of supercross events, is starting to promote flat track racing and Fisher foresees good things for his sport as it gets television coverage and more publicity. It could come at just the right time for the Ponca Citian, who is nearing a top role in the sport. Plan for a Safe HuntPlanning is the key to ensuring a safe and successful hunting season this fall. Waiting until the last minute may leave you stranded at home while your friends and family members are in the woods. “Every year we answer countless questions about hunter education requirements for Oklahoma and other states,” said Colin Berg, Education Section Supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “How do I find out if a hunter education course is available in my area is probably the most frequently asked question.” There are several methods for locating a course in your area. In the fall, courses are added daily, so you can access the most current list by calling the Hunter Education Hotline at 405/521-4650. Those with internet access will find a course list on the Department's web site www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunted.htm. “Since the Department implemented the hunter education requirements, we have seen a significant decline in the number of hunting accidents,” Berg said. "In fact, there were only four bona fide hunting- related accidents in 1999, and none were fatal. We hope to achieve an accident free season this year. ——— Answers to common hunter education questions Question: Who is required to have hunter education certification? Answer: The Wildlife Department strongly recommends that everyone take a hunter education course. Oklahoma law requires anyone hunting in Oklahoma who was born on or after January 1, 1972, upon reaching 16 years of age, must exhibit a hunter safety certificate from the ODWC or a like certificate from another state to purchase or receive a hunting license or permit. Persons who have been honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces, currently on active duty in the US Armed Forces or a member of the National Guard are exempt from the hunter education requirements. If you are under 16 (including lifetime license holders), you must successfully complete a hunter education course prior to purchasing a deer gun or primitive firearms permit or hunting large game (deer, elk, antelope) with a centerfire rifle or handgun, shotgun with single rifled slug or a muzzleloader. You must carry the card while hunting. Question: What age do you have to be to take the class? Answer: There is no minimum age requirement for the Hunter Education class, however, the Wildlife Department recommends students be at least 10 or 11, and any student under age 12 should be accompanied by an adult. There is a written test at the end of the class. Students need to have adequate reading comprehension skills in order to read and understand the test questions. If your child cannot read, the instructor may read the test to him/her or have the student listen to an audio version of the exam. Question: Do I need to carry my Hunter Education Card on my person at all times while afield? Answer: No. You will need to present your card to the license dealer upon purchasing your hunting license/permit. Using the number from the previous year's license will not be sufficient. After you purchase your license/permit and your Hunter Education Certification Number has been placed on the license, that number is sufficient in the field. The Game Warden will recognize the number in the field, without the card. If you have a lifetime license that doesn't include your hunter education number and you fall within the age of those requiring hunter education certification, then you must carry your certification card. If you have taken your class outside of the State of Oklahoma, you are required to carry your card at all times. Question: Does the course cost anything? Answer: Hunter Education classes are always free to the public. Question: I am going out of state. Will my Hunter Education Card be good in that state? Answer: Yes. All other states honor students certified in Oklahoma. A list of other state hunter education requirements can be found on the ODW web site www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunted.htm. Question: How do I replace a lost hunter education card? Answer: Send your name, date of birth, address, approximate date and location of the course you took and $5.00 to: Hunter Education, ODWC, 1801 N. Lincoln, OKC, OK 73105. You will be issued a new, hard plastic credit card-type of card. You can also look on our website under www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunted.htm and you will find a link to allow you to print off a form you can mail in for your replacement. __ The next area Hunter Education course will be in Blackwell Aug. 14-15-16 from 6:30-10 p.m. each day in the Kay Electric Coop. Auditorium Golf NotesWentz TRournament The Wentz Men’;s Golf Association stroke play championship will; be held Saturday and Sunday. The entry deadline in Thursday. ——— Wentz Ace Ray Lunsford scored a hole-in-one on No, 3 at the Lew Wentz olf Course Monday. He used a 3-iron to drive the 170 yards. Lunsford was playing with Lloyd Lansdown and Bernie Brown ——— Juniors Placed Ryan Scott placed third in the 13-14 age division in the PGA South-Central Junior Golf Tour at the Ponca City Country Club recently, shooting an 82. Tucker Wright also placed in the 11-12 age bracket. ——— Lew Wentz Memorial GC Parent-Junior Tournament (9-hole alternate shot) 13-Over 1 — (45) Hillary and Bill Wright 2 — (46) Ryan and Rod Water 3 — (48) Sam and Randall Rogers 11-12 1 — (40) Tucker Wright and Monte Keating 2 — (48) Kyle and Chris Baldwin 3 — (51) Mykel and Jack Dershem 9-10 1 — (42) Tommy and Pat Schiltz 2 — (44) Jordon and Kevin Brown 3 — (46) Kyle Watters and RogerGeuvin Fishing ReportsCENTRAL Hefner: Channel catfish good on liver, worms and cut bait. Konawa: Elevation normal, water 91 and clear. Black bass good on topwater lures, 5-10 ft., along the weedbeds; channel catfish good, 10-15 ft., in the south cove. Murray: Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 82 and clear. Black bass fair on topwater lures; sand bass fair on minnows and jigs; crappie fair on minnows and jigs; channel catfish fair on worms. NORTHEAST Birch: Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass good on spinnerbaits and salt craws, 4-6 ft., in the creek channels; hybrids good trolling crankbaits and drifting live shad;'crappie good on minnows and jigs over brushpiles and along creek channels. Carl BlackweU: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 80 and murky. Black bass fair on soft plastic baits and topwater lures; sand bass and hybrids fair trolling: crankbaits; catfish good on live and cut shad. Copan: Channel catfish fair on shad below the dam. Eucha: Elevation normal, water 80 and clear. All fishing reported good. Greenleaf: Water clear. Black bass good on jig-and-pig and spinnerbaits near the shoreline and riprap. Hudson: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water murky. Black bass good on crankbaits; sand bass good trolling small crankbaits; channel catfish good on cut shad. Hulah: Elevation normal, water murky. Channel catfish excellent on cut shad and drifting live shad. Kaw: Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 85 and murky. Sand bass fair trolling crankbaits off sandy points; channel catfish fair on cut shad in the upper part on the flats. Keystone: Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 81 and murky. Blue catfish fair on cut shad in deep water; sand bass fair on spinnerbaits in the Salt Creek area; black bass fair on Salt Craws and worms in flooded timber. Oologah: Elevation normal. Sand bass fair trolling shad-colored lures in the main lake; channel catfish fair on liver and worms below the dam. Skiatook: Elevation normal, water 82 and clear. Black bass fair on topwaters and buzzbaits, early and late; hybrids good on live shad; channel catfish good on all baits with limblines, trotlines andjuglines; crappie fair on minnows andjigs near deep brushpiles. Spavinaw: Elevation above normal, water 80 and clear. All fishing reported good. Tenkiller: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water clear. Black bass good using plastic worms at night; sand bass good trolling crankbaits, look for surfacing schools late in the evenings; catfish good on juglines with cut bait, 40 ft. Webbers FaUs: Black bass good on spinnerbaits, near riprap and creek channels; channel catfish good on shad, worms on bottom. SOUTHEAST McGee Creek: Elevation normal, water 83 and clear. Black bass fair on topwater lures early and late in open water; crappie fair on live minnows, 25 ft., over submerged cedars. Robert S. KerT: Elevation normal, water 76 and murky. Black bass fair on crankbaits, 6-10 ft., off rocks and riprap; sand bass fair on shad type lures, 10 to 12 ft., in deep water near Kerr Dam; channel catfish fair on fresh shad or live bait, 310 ft., near the rocky shoreline. Sardis: Elevation normal, water 84 and clear. Black bass fair on soft plastic baits, 18-25 ft., and on topwaters early and late; channel catfish good on stinkbait along the riprap; crappie fair on live minnows over submerged timber. Texoma: Elevation normal, water 79 and clear. Black bass good on spinnerbaits, 5-10 ft., off points; sand bass good on sassy shad, 5-10 ft., at Platter Flats; striped bass good on live shad, 15-25 ft., near the islands; channel catfish good on cut bait, 5-10 ft., in the Washita River. Wister: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water murky. Black bass fair early and late on dark spinnerbaits, 4-14 ft. NORTHWEST Canton: Elevation normal. Sand bass and hybrids excellent drifting live shad or slabs; channel catfish good in the upper end. SOUTHWEST Ft. Cobb: Elevation normal, water clear. Sand bass good late surfacing off the points on topwater lures and small crankbaits; catfish good evenings and night on cut bait and stinkbait off the da . Walzrika: Elevation 3 ft. below normal and clear. Hybrids good on artificial baits and live shad near the islands; crappie good mornings and evenings on minnows over deep structure.
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