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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Monday, August 14, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALClass Delayed at East Middle School Class Delayed at East Middle SchoolBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Eighth grade students will have two extra days to enjoy their summer vacation. Ponca City administrators announced Monday morning that the start of classes at East Middle School will be delayed until next Monday, Aug. 21. Classes at all other Ponca City public schools will begin on schedule Thursday. Following a walk-through with local fire marshal Bill Bridges Monday morning, superintendent Dr. Bill White said the safety systems were not working properly. “Construction at East Middle School has not progressed to the level we hoped. There are several safety systems that have not been fully tested and a two-day delay will give us an opportunity to verify that all fire alarms and safety systems are in place,” White explained. He emphasized the delay was not the fault of local contractors. “All the contractors have worked very hard to get things up and running ... we just didn’t want to jeopardize the safety of our students,” White said. Dr. Joe Surber, assistant superintendent of buildings and operations, said the decision to postpone school was tough. “We probably could’ve made it. It was a difficult decision to make, but our primary concern was for the students,” he said. White said enrollment for the eighth grade students will still be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. “Enrollment will still be held. This postponement is only for East Middle School. The remainder of our schools will still have classes starting Thursday,” he noted. Due to additional days built into the school calendar, the missed days will not be made up. Laws Aimed at Teen Driving SafetyBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer A new licensing system affecting teen-aged drivers goes into effect Tuesday. The new law, called Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), phases in driving privileges as the teen-age driver gains experience behind the wheel. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Frank Keating on May 17, 1999. “Sixteen-year-olds have the highest crash rate of any age group in the state,” said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “If we can avoid high-risk driving situations, such as driving at night with a car load of kids until they have some time behind the wheel, we will save lives — without a doubt.” “The Graduated Driver License is designed to safeguard the lives of novice teen drivers,” said Capt. Carl Porter of the Ponca City Police Department. “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in Oklahoma.” There are currently 42 other states that have GDL laws, he added. For students who take driver’s education, the law has not changed substantially, noted Mai. They can drive with the driver’s education instructor at age 15. At age 15-and-a-half, they can drive if accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21-years-old. At age 16, upon passage of written and driving tests, the teen can get an unrestricted Class D driver’s license. However, students who choose to not take an available driver’s education course must wait until age 16 before getting a restricted license. This license (with Restriction G) limits where and when they may drive and with how many passengers. If the teen has not been involved in any moving violations, he or she may then obtain an unrestricted Class D license at age 16-and-a-half. If a teen does break the rules and is convicted of a moving violation, his or her “GDL restriction (Restriction G) will remain on the license until age 17,” said Porter. If a teen-ager’s school does not offer driver’s education, provisions of the Oklahoma GDL do not apply. “At age 16, [a teen-ager] may take the necessary driver’s license tests and obtain a full unrestricted license,” Porter explained. “This type of GDL licensing has a proven track record,” said Mai. “States which have established GDL systems report impressive reductions in teen crashes.” For a free GDL brochure, write to AAA-GDL, 12401 North May, Oklahoma City, OK, 73120. Perry Funeral Home Worker Marking Unidentified GravesPERRY (AP) — A local funeral home employee is putting names to the graves of more than two dozen infants buried at the Grace Hill Cemetery, and he said he hopes funeral homes elsewhere will make similar efforts. Terry Burch, funeral director with Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, identified 25 infant graves at the cemetery that have gone nameless, mostly because the parents of the babies couldn’t afford a marker. Burch said he researched the topic for about two months after reading an article in a newsletter about an Oklahoma mother who had to find her baby’s grave by counting steps from a nearby tree because she couldn’t afford to buy a marker. So with the help of funeral home and cemetery staff, he was able to identify the unmarked graves at Grace Hill. Burch said he was shocked at the number of unmarked graves, many dating back to the early 1950s. He said when families can’t afford burials, funeral homes often donate the service, but not a grave marker. Burch said he wants to change that. ‘‘I feel like it’s not fair to families who can’t afford markers,’’ he said. So Burch worked out a plan with his boss, James Sisson, owner of the Brown-Sisson Funeral Home, to mark the graves of the infants and children. Sisson donated silver and gold plate markers, which cost $19.80 each. Burch assembled the markers and putting them in place with the help of city workers. Burch said word of his project has gotten out and said he knows of 35 markers he needs to make for people from around the state. Burch said contacting the families of the deceased children is often impossible, because they have left the area. But he said despite its difficulties, public reaction to the program has been positive. ‘‘I would like to challenge other funeral homes to do this,’’ Burch said. ‘‘It would be nice if there were no unnamed graves in Oklahoma.’’ Medical Center Mini Powwow Slated TuesdayA mini powwow is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria of St. Joseph Regional Medical Hospital. Jeana McDonald Rush, coordinator for the event, is the daughter of the late John McDonald and niece of the first World Champion War Dancer, the late Augustus “Gus” Hurley McDonald. Jim Kemble will be head singer for the event. Kemble is lead singer for the renown drum group Yellowhammer. Ponca City area children will perform various dance styles. Boys will perform fancy dance, grass dance, traditional and straight dance. Girls’ dance styles are traditional cloth, buckskin, fancy shawl and jingle. A number of Gus McDonald’s descendants will be dancing. Darlene Camp, employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and sister of Rush, is responsible for asking Rush to coordinate the mini powwow. The cafeteria will serve Indian tacos for the employees and dancers. Rush is employed by the Ponca City school system as Title IX Indian education coordinator. DEATHSWoodrow George King Woodrow George KingWoodrow “Woody” George King, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000, in Oklahoma City. He was 65. A traditional Indian feast will be held at noon Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at the Ponca Indian Baptist Church. The service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Ted Freeman, pastor, officiating. A prayer service will be held tonight and Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the church. Burial will be in the Ponca Indian Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Woodrow George King was born Dec. 4, 1934, the son of Funston B. King and Bertha (Clark) King. He was raised in Bois D’Arc area then attended Pawnee Indian schools. After graduating from Chilocco, he attended two years of college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He married Myrtle (Johnico) King on Aug. 30, 1986. Survivors include his wife of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Barbara Young of Ponca City, Sierra Rasha of Texas, Alberta King of Texas and Sonja Anderson of Chickasha; five brothers, John Wayne King of Texas, Philmore H. King of California, Douglas King of Oklahoma City, Francis King of Oklahoma City and Fred King of Oklahoma City; four sisters, Elizabeth Switch of Ponca City, Nellie King of Tulsa, Cora Mitchell of Oklahoma City and Julia Colbert of Ponca City; three stepdaughters; and many other children and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Mallie M. KizerMallie M. Kizer, former Ponca City resident, died early Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at the IHS Hospital in Midwest City. She was 78. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Phillip Kizer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Mallie M. Kizer was born Feb. 5, 1922, in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Thomas Bird and Fairy Jane (Nichols) Ward. Her family moved to Ponca City when she was in her teens. On July 1, 1939, she married Everett P. Kizer in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Ponca City. Following the death of her husband in 1990, she moved to Oklahoma City to be closer to her son. Survivors include a son, Phillip Kizer, of Oklahoma City; one brother, Darrell Ward of Lawrence, Kan.; and a sister, Maude Kelley of Ponca City; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Erskine Ward, J.C. “Jake” Ward and William A. “Dub” Ward. Casket bearers will be Michael Collins, Robbie Cummings, Mark Farris, Bill Farris, Steve Kelley and Steve Kelley Jr. Honorary casket bearers will be Charles Kiser and Don Farris. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Services PendingMildred ShirerTONKAWA — Mildred Shirer, former resident of Tonkawa, died Sunday night, Aug. 13, 2000, at the Herritage Garden Nursing Home in Carrollton, Texas. She was 90. Services are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Elva M. LarcheyNEWKIRK — Elva M. Larchey, resident of Newkirk area, died Monday morning, Aug. 14, 2000, at her home. She was 77. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Teresa McDonaldTeresa McDonald, Ponca City resident, died Sunday morning Aug. 13, 2000, at the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was 41. Survivors include her husband, Daniel, of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Allen Lee SundeenAllen Lee Sundeen, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, in Red Rock. He was 40. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Lenore Ledford Haynes WalkerTONKAWA — Lenore Ledford Haynes Walker, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2000, in Pineville, La. She was 85. Service are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. NEWS BRIEFS-- Seniors Town Hall Meeting — Senior Task Force Town Hall meeting for Kay County seniors will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Senior Center, 319 West Grand. 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. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Osage Street was reported to Ponca City police at 8:54 a.m. Saturday. One officer was assigned and a second officer assisted. An ambulance and rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene. A 48-year-old woman was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, following too close and failure to keep a drivers license in her possession. A state accident report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle non-injury accident in the 2900 block of L.A. Cann Drive was reported to Ponca City police at 10:14 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Parking Problem — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 11:12 a.m. Saturday two vans near the intersection of East Albany Avenue and North Second Street were parked too close to the stop sign, causing a traffic hazard. An officer assigned to the call reported only one van was parked there now and it wasn’t causing a traffic hazard. Accident — A minor backing accident in the parking lot at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 11:49 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Animal Call — Several residents reported seeing an Angus bull loose in Sunset Park near the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and North Sunset Street at 11:57 a.m. Saturday. An officer assigned to the call advised the bull had gone back west on Liberty Avenue. A second officer advised the bull’s owners were out searching for the animal. The bull was again sighted at 4:47 p.m. This time the animal was located behind a business in the 1100 block of West Hartford Avenue. Two officers and animal control responded to the call. The bull was returned to his owner’s property and a message was left for the owner. 50% Off Selected Boyd Bears and Accessories. Carla’s Hallmark. 405 East Grand. adv. Domestic — A 42-year-old man in the 3100 block of El Camino was taken into custody for first degree burglary after Ponca City police received a domestic related call at 12:58 p.m. Saturday. Soccer Sign-up starts on August 19 for all boys and girls four 1/2 and up. Saturday August 19, 9-1pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 21-23, 4-8pm. Quantum Computer Systems, 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Gas Drive-Off — An officer at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $26.50 gas drive-off to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:46 p.m. Saturday. A second officer was assigned and a report was taken. Maytag Scratch-N-Dent Sale at 315 E. Grand, Copeland Appliance. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in Wal-Mart parking lot, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, was reported to Ponca City police at 4:13 p.m. Sunday. A woman called reporting a second woman had just ran her vehicle into the caller’s vehicle while parking, then looked at the caller before walking into Wal-Mart. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A man in the 1100 block of South Fourth Street requested to speak with a Ponca City police officer at 5:26 p.m. Saturday about clothes stolen from a clothes line. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Tag Sale by appointment. Numerous household and furniture items. 762-7288. adv. Accident — An accident with injury at Osage Cove campgrounds on Kaw Lake was reported to Ponca City police at 7:12 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and an ambulance, rescue one and a command vehicle were sent from the fire department. Firefighters advised there were no injuries. A report was taken. Burglary — An officer with Ponca City police responding to an alarm at a business in the 2000 block of East Lake Road at 7:18 p.m. Saturday reported the front doors of the business had been pried open. The officer advised nothing was stolen and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue reported after a traffic stop a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under suspension at 8:33 p.m. Saturday. Theft — A woman in the 1000 block of Riviera Drive reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 9:31 p.m. Saturday. A report was taken. Shoplifting — A clerk at a business in 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported two men had stolen four 30-packs of beer and left on foot toward a local motel to Ponca City police at 12:41 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned. A 23-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were taken into custody for grand larceny. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Hartford Avenue and North Union Street reported after a traffic stop a 25-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, no insurance and expired tag at 2:04 a.m. Sunday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street reported an 18-year-old man was taken into custody on a city warrant at 2:43 p.m. Sunday. A juvenile was escorted home. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 4400 block of Quail Ridge Road was reported to Ponca City police at 5:08 a.m. Sunday. Two subjects driving a pickup ran into a parked vehicle and a parked rental car causing it to run into a house. The subjects ran northbound from the vehicle. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Osage County Sheriff’s Office and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center were advised. Domestic — An officer in the 500 block of North Ninth Street reported a 21-year-old woman was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery after a domestic call at 7:31 a.m. Sunday. Theft — Someone in the 1700 block of Riggs Drive reported a stolen vehicle tag to Ponca City police at 11:04 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Stolen — A 2001 Dodge pickup in the 100 block of West Fresno Avenue was reported stolen during the night to Ponca City police at 11:04 a.m. Sunday. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office was contacted. Theft — A woman in the 400 block of West Grand Avenue reported her water jug was stolen while she was mowing her lawn to Ponca City police at 1:12 p.m. Sunday. The details were logged for information. No report was taken. Theft — Someone in the 2100 block of North Union Street reported the theft of some stereo equipment from a vehicle to Ponca City at 4:06 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — Someone in the 1400 block of South Sixth Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 8:49 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Hartford Avenue and North Union Street reported after a traffic stop a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody for driving under suspension, no insurance, speeding and a Kay County warrant for burglary at 11:24 p.m. Sunday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of East Detroit Avenue reported a 19-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery after a disturbance call at 12:32 a.m. Monday. - LIFESTYLESAmerican Legion Elects New Officers American Legion Elects New OfficersAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 met recently to elect officers for the 2000-2001 year. The meeting was conducted by Betty Brown, president. The opening prayer and song America The Beautiful were led by Joyce Fox, chaplain. The pledge to the flag and the preamble were recited in unison by the group. The June minutes, recorded by acting secretary Lisa McGee, were read. Dora Adkins, first vice president, was acting secretary for the July meeting in Cecelia Easky’s absence The treasurer’s report was given by Dora McGee. Membership chairman, Clara McCollum, reported 436 senior members, 11 junior members and 12 VIMs. Other committee chairmen gave their reports. Donations of canned and paper goods were accepted for the mission. Officers for the coming year are Lisa McGee, president; Dora Adkins, first vice president; Evelynn McCutcheon, second vice president; Cecelia Easky, secretary; Dora McGee, treasurer; Virginia Deda, historian; Betty Brown, chaplain; and Lucille Buerger, sergeant at arms. The installation of the Legion and Auxiliary officers will be held after the family dinner which will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Post 14 on South Avenue. The Auxiliary officers will be installed by Velma Yeager, Eighth District Auxiliary president, of Enid. Members are asked to come, bring a covered dish to share and enjoy the evening. Dunn-Guisinger Family Reunion HeldThe 26th annual Dunn-Guisinger family reunion was held Aug. 5 in the Red Cross Building in Blackwell. Mildred Allen continued taking pictures of each family, and she brought the picture albums from 1975 to 1999. Genealogical materials were of interest to some. Those traveling the farthest to attend were Vernon Shields and son, Jon, LuAnn, Sara and Krista Sheilds, all of Minneapolis, Minn.; and Diane Scott and children, Nathan and Rachel, of Cuba, N.M. The oldest to attend were 84-year-olds Ruby True of Tonkawa and Mildred Allen of Wichita. The youngest four-year-old was Jessica Koch of Peck, Kan. A new baby, Nicole Sue Wilkins, was born July 22 to Crystal True and Brock Wilkins of Tonkawa. Nicole is the granddaughter of Donna True Hicks, great-granddaughter of Charles and Sue True, great-great-granddaughter of Herbert and Ruby True and the late Marjorie O’Mealey. The marriage of Kerri Schuermann of Blackwell to Greg Pinkston took place in Tulsa Aug. 5. Kerry is the daughter of Gary and Ruth Schuermann and granddaughter of Nina Kreger of Blackwell. Preceding the covered dish noon meal, the Rev. Vernon Shields offer the prayer. Lewis A. Dunn and Elizabeth Ann Guisinger married June 26, 1873, in Albia, Monroe County, Iowa. Their children were Mary, William, Clara, Etta, Malinda "Linnie” Mount, Cora, Elizabeth “Lizzie” and Ervin. Dan and Mary Dunn Rusher had Ada, Aca, Alva, Bill, Alta, Arilda and Alfa. Attending was a granddaughter John and Mary Lou Vollmer Crider of Lamont. Herbert and Clara Dunn Peebler had Minnie, Bertha, Opal, Vergil and Mildred. Mildred Peebler Allen of Wichita, Kan., attended. Will and Etta Dunn O’Mealey had Lewis, Anna, Alva, Elmer, Hazel, Charley, Frank, Nina, Ruby, Birdine, Nadine and Lawrence. Attending were Herbert and Ruby O’Mealey True, Charles and Sue True, Connie White Spoon, all of Tonkawa, Lynn True of Blackwell and grandson C.J. Shieber of Anthony, Kan.; Garry O’Mealey of Tonkawa and two guests Ann Farias and Anna Lena Farias of Tonkawa. Stanley and Linnie Dunn Pinegar had Henry, Mount, Fern and Mary. Attending were Harold and Fern Pinegar Fox of Braman; Wayne and Mary Pinegar Kuehny Pledger of Tonkawa; and Phillip Kuehny of Ponca City. Arch and Cora Dunn Shields had Dorothy, Vernon, Dora and Della. Attending were Vernon Shields, Jon and LuAnn Shields, Sara and Krista of Minneapolis, Minn.; Dora Shields Cartwright of Wichita; Raymond and Lynette Koch Scott, Nathan and Rachel of Cuba, N.M. Scott and Lizzie Dunn Vollmer had Maxine, Betty, Rosalee and Carol. Attending were Maxine Vollmer Prather of Ponca City; Betty Vollmer Prather, Steve and Cindy Prather Black, all of Pryor, Bob and Jonna lee Prather Gardine of Chouteau; Scott Prather of Claremore; John and Penny Gardine, Rob, Haleigh and Conner of Wichita. Phil and Rosalee Vollmer Corbin, Robert and Lois Corbin, Lee Ann Corbin Cavener and Michaela, all of Ponca City, Jim and Randa Corbin and Blake of Blackwell all attended. Also attending were Cliff and Carol Vollmer Glover of Wichita. The 2001 reunion will be held at the same place on the first Saturday in August. Little NewsBrian and Shelley Belair of El Dorado, Kan., announce the birth a son at 10:39 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2000, in the Susan B. Allen Hospital in El Dorado, Kan. Seth Austin Belair weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Rod Walker and David and Paula Bohan, all of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Marjorie and Randy Jordan of Latham, Kan., and Jim Belair of Ponca City. Maternal great-grandparents are Helen Northrup of Ponca City, Dean and Dorene Stolhand of Ponca City and Floyd and Alma Walker of Preston, Kan. Paternal great-grandparents are Margaret Hoepfinger of Newkirk, Lester and Charlene Belair of Ponca City and Helen Jordan-Cadwell of Winfield, Kan. SPORTSWildcats Start Practice Week 2 Wildcats Start Practice Week 2By FRED HILTON News Sport Editor The hitting intensifies this week as the Ponca City High School football team aims toward its first scrimmage of the season. The Wildcats will meet Woodward here Friday in a three tier scrimmage. The ninth grades will be the first on the field at 5 p.m. The Junior varsity Cats take over at 6 and the varsity is scheduled to go at 7. The second scrimmage is slated for Thursday, Aug. 24, in a six-way scrimmage at Bixby, starting at 5 p.m. Ponca City opens the season at home Sept. 1 against Tahlequah. The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. New head coach Frank Piccirillo and his staff gave the Cats the weekend off after three days of padless two-a-days and one day in pads Friday. “We wanted to give the kids a chance to get their legs under them,” Piccirillo explained. “They’ve been working hard and we had some good contact on Friday. I’m pleased with the first week of practice.” With a new system to install, Piccirillo and his assistants have spent a lot of time teaching, “and we definitely have a little way to go,” the coach said. “The plays aren’t that much different, but there are some different formations and the terminology is different. “We’ve gotten a good part our offense in. The defense is a little behind because we haven’t worked on it as much. But this week. we’ll be working on offense, defense and special teams.” The Wildcats held another 6:15 workout this morning and are scheduled to return from 4 to 6:30 this afternoon. The morning practices will start at 7:30 Tuesday and Wednesday. The afternoon workouts will start at 6 Tuesday and at 3 Wednesday. School starts Thursday with practices scheduled to start about 3 p.m. Hoover Pulls Out WinBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor John Hoover didn’t exactly pull a rabbit out of a hat. But he came close, dropping in two crucial birdie putts to win the Ponca City Country Club Men’s Championship in a three-way playoff. Hoover birdied the 18th hole Sunday afternoon to force a playoff with Bruce Newman and Matt Waddell. He then sank another birdie on the first playoff hole to claim the title. Those were his fifth and sixth birdies on the day as he stormed from six strokes back to catch first-round leader Newman and hold off another college-bound linkster, Waddell. Newman started Sunday’s round tied with Ron Locke after both shot two-under 70s on Saturday. But he was just two strokes in front of Waddell and John Hron. Newman, who was giving away 20-plus years to his challengers may have felt some pressure as he bogged the first two holes Sunday to allow Waddell to catch up a and Hoover to get to within two strokes. But then Newman found his rhythm. He birdied four of the next five holes and seemed to be taking charge. Just as suddenly, he lost it, bogging holes 8 and 9. “I was a little nervous at first,” Newman admitted. “But the for five holes I had it going. I had a six shot lead at one point.” Hoover cut that lead in half at the turn thanks to a birdie on No. 8. Meanwhile, Waddell struggled, taking a double bogey on 9 and a bogey on 9. But the Southwestern (Kan.) College bound Waddell made his move on the back nine. He birdied 11, 13 and 16 to take a one shot lead into 18. But both Hoover and Newman birdied the final hole in regulation to force the playoff. “Hoover has become my nemesis,” Newman complained. “This is the fourth time he’s beaten me. It did it last week in a Conoco tournament, he and his partner beat me and my partner earlier in the Fourball and he beat me in the Fourball last year.” John Hron and Locke tied for fourth place with a pair of 148s and Phillip Knight was fifth at 149. Rex McKinley and Jim Self tied for first in President’s Flight with 153s. Joe Alcott (151) scored a nine-stroke win in First Flight. David Scott (159) won by three strokes in Second Flight, Aaron McKinley won in Third Flight and Bob Banta took Fourth Flight. PONCA CITY COUNTRY CLUB MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Championship Flight Jon Hoover 74 - 71 - 145 Bruce Newman 70-75 - 145 Matt Waddell 72-72 - 145 John Hron 72-76 - 148 Ron Locke 70 - 78 - 148 Phil Knight 73 - 76 - 149 David Maddux 76 - 77 - 153 Bruce Maddux 74 - 80 - 154 Wade Lessert 77 - 77 - 154 Kirk Norris 79 - 76 - 15 5 Tommy Green 74 - 82 - 156 Jake Ewing 77 - 79 - 156 Allen Hardesty 76 - 81 - 157 Pete Peterson 77 - 80 - 157 Brook Shurtz 82 - 80- 162 J.B. Hron 85-83-168 (Lower flight’s top five) President’s Flight Rex McKinley 74 - 79 - 153 Jim Self 76 - 77 - 153 Rick Cavener 76 - 78 - 154 Jon Yocam - 82 -77 - 159 Kevin Carter - 83 - 77 - 160 First Flight Joe Alcott 70-81 -151 Gordon Holland 78 - 82 - 160 Guy Clark 78 - 84 - 162 Russ Didlake 81 - 83 - 164 Don Rowland 81 - 85 - 166 John McCloud 82 - 84 - 166 Second Flight David Scott 80 - 79 - 159 Howard Wells 81 -81 - 162 Perry Schauvliege 80 - 82 - 162 Doug Revard 83 - 81 - 164 Kenny Gartside 83 - 81 - 164 Third Flight Aaron McKinley 84 - 83 - 167 Don Thorson 89 - 93 - 172 Tony Wyatt 90 - 82 - 172 Skipp Kistler 86 - 87 - 173 Joe Kinzer 89 - 84 - 173 Fourth Flight Bob Banta 86 - 89 - 175 Paul Powell 90 - 96 - 176 James Smith 95 - 84 - 179 Bill Hill 93-89 - 182 Cal Steinberger - 94 - 89 - 183
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