LOCAL

Rodeo Unfurls Tonight
Ponca Tribe Slates Fun Info Session For Members
PC Schools Ready for High Temps First Day of Classes
2 Ponca City Men Arrested for Drugs Near Grade School
YMCA To Help Eighth Graders First Two Days
Shriners in 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade
Kay County Shriners Bringing Two Popular Groups in Concert
Arts Adventure 2000: The Best Year Ever
Warrant Arrests Put Five in Jail
P&R Advisory Board Session Slated Thursday
Back To School Clothing Drive Slated Saturday
101 Ranch Collectors Association Plans To Host Western Memorabilia Show
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
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Rodeo Unfurls Tonight

By BOB PATTERSON

News City Editor

It’s the middle of August and that means rodeo time in Ponca City!

It’s also hot, but that makes little difference as the first of a four-night 101 Wild West Rodeo unfolds Wednesday night at 8 o’clock.

The action takes place at the 101 Rodeo Arena, intersection of North Ash Street at West Prospect Avenue.

Under the direction of the 101 Ranch Rodeo Foundation with stock supplied by Dell Hall’s Rafter H Livestock Company, fans will be able to see one of the best rodeos in the Prairie Circuit (Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska). There will be specialty acts, rodeo clowns and bullfighters throughout the night.

Youngsters will want to arrive a bit earlier for the nightly performance of the stick horse grand entry, set for 7:45 p.m.

For the really true, blue rodeo fan, Tuesday’s slack performance by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association gave the impression that this year’s rodeo could be filled with prime performances — both from the cowboys and stock.

For instance, the average score of steer roper Guy Allen, one of the all-time best in steer roping as his credentials prove, put on a show within a show.

And he had to do it!

Allen won the first go-round of the steer ropers, which started slightly after 4 p.m. Tuesday in the slack performance, by finishing the tie of his roped steer in 9.0 seconds. That’s fast, and it most definitely set the stage for the second go-round of the more than 50 signed up to compete.

But Trevor Brazile of Decater, TX, also had money thoughts in mind, for he had a 9.4 — good enough for second in the first go-round.

Of the two, Brazile was the first up in the head-to-head duel. He put on a similar show with a 9.2, and that made the average to beat a quick 18.6.

But Allen was a few ropers behind, and posted an 8.9 to go with the 9.0. That eventually won the average at 17.9, worth $1,204.90. He got that amount also for the first go and $997.15 for second in the second-go.

Allen’s 8.9 didn’t get first in that second go-round, as Marty Jones of Hobbs, N.M. also wanted to show off. He did just that with an 8.5, worth $1,204.90. Jones put the 8.5 with a first go-round of 10.4 to get third in the average, 18.9.

Brazile took in $997.15 for his first-go second place, $789.41 for his third in the second-go and $997.15 for second in average.

There were local thrills, too.

Ponca City’s J. Paul Williams notched a 22.8 in the average with a pair of double-digit efforts of 12.2 in the first go, then improved to 10.6 in the second. That was good enough for sixth-place money of $212.74.

Sandwiched in-between were a pair of Oklahoma ropers, Kim Ziegelgruber of Edmond (9.8 and 11.7 for 21.5 that took fourth, $595.67) and Shorty Garten of Pawhuska (13.2 and a really good 9.5 for 22.7 finishing fifth, $382.93).

Steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping performers were in the arena for their first runs during slack after 8 p.m. Tuesday and finished with the full moon high overhead. There were two sections in each run, and the first one finished shortly after 10 p.m.

Leading the first go in calf roping was Justin Lankford, Blanchard, with an 8.5. That barely edged Robbie Pierce, Locust Grove, 8.7, and Dirk Decker, Clayton, 8.9. Then came a pair of 9.0 times from Shaun Franklin, Wetumka, and Kolby Ungeheuer, Columbus, Kan., and the 9.1 times posted by Houston Hutto, Del Rio, TX, and David Lawson, Newcastle.

A real familiar name is at the top of the steer wrestling in Ote Berry, who had a 3.7 followed by Jared Nuffer, Medicine Lodge, Kan., with a 3.9. Berry is a four-time world champion in steer wrestling from Checotah — home to a number of top steer wrestlers are located.

Also getting quick times in the steer wrestling were Shaun Johnson, Checotah, 4.0; Shaun Lindley, McAlester, 4.1; and a pair at 4.4 including Jeff Babek, Granite and Shane Sparks, Allen.

Team ropers had a tough time with the swift stock of Rafter H in the first run, but Charles Pogue, Ringling and Britt Bockius, Claremore did it in just 5.1 seconds to claim the first go. Nick Sartain, Yukon and D.J. O’Connor, Coyle had a 5.5 followed by the 5.6 of Paul and Cory Petska, Lexington and then Rhet Johnson, Duke and Garrison Nippert, Mangum were fourth at 5.9.

Ponca Tribe Slates Fun Info Session For Members

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

WHITE EAGLE — Residents Fun Night Out at White Eagle is promising members of the Ponca Nation an evening of food, fun, festivities — and helpful information.

The community-wide tribal event is scheduled Saturday from 5-9 p.m. at the White Eagle Pavilion on tribal grounds.

According to Kinsel V. Lieb, secretary/treasurer of the Ponca business committee and public relations officer for the tribe, the special event is meant to create unity within the tribal community and help members gain information about services available to them.

“I think it’s in the best interest of the tribe to bring our members together,” Lieb said of the program.

One of the goals of the event, sponsored by resident organizations and the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority, is to offer tribal members options they may not have realized in the past.

“We want to promote an atmosphere that doesn’t involve alcohol and drugs,” Lieb said, promoting the message you can have fun without potentially destructive substances.

In addition, “There will be some information booths dealing with several of the programs available to tribal members relating to these and other topics,” he added.

Residents can enjoy entertainment by the Ponca Nation Singers and activities such as horseshoes, volleyball and a face painting booth. A meal will be provided. Members will also provide baskets of food to tribal elders.

One of the night’s highlights will be a dunk tank, manned by members of the White Eagle Police Department.

Rounding out the evening will be the Blackhawk Blues Band of Oklahoma City. “All of the members of the band are Native Americans,” Lieb noted.

Other special guests include tribal chairman Ben Arkeketa, the Ponca tribal council and the Ponca tribal elders.

Lieb stressed the event wasn’t just for members of the Poncan tribe. “We want to encourage members of other tribes to come and enjoy the festivities, as well,” he said.

Although this is the first time for Residents Fun Night Out, sponsors are already looking to the future. “We want to make this an annual event to take place one week before the annual powwow,” said Lieb. This year’s powwow is Aug. 24-27.

PC Schools Ready for High Temps First Day of Classes

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Back to school: How exhausting, frustrating and challenging!

From classroom to teacher to the on-going saga of construction work, it’s a kaleidoscope of emotions for students, parents and administrators.

Ponca City public school students head back to school Thursday morning ... amidst the 100-degree heat wave Oklahoma has been experiencing the past ever-so-many days.

The only exception is East Middle School where construction setbacks have moved the start of classes there to Monday.

Superintendent Dr. Bill White said he is excited about the upcoming year, and optimistic the cooling systems will handle the hot temperatures.

“ We’re ready to go. Our prekindergarten classes have set record enrollment numbers. Everything is up and running for tomorrow,” he said Wednesday morning.

White also said the weather is always hot in August, but the compressors have been checked and ready to go. “We have over 400 compressors. Certainly one or two will fail, but we have backups in place for that,” he said.

Dr. Joe Surber, assistant superintendent of buildings and operations, said the units are working around the clock to keep things cool.

“We took the air conditioner units off the Energy Management Systems so the systems can run continuously. We are also changing the filters regularly,” Surber said.

He also said the current systems were designed in 1988 to accommodate temperatures of 95 degrees. “The units try to keep the buildings somewhere between 73 and 75 degrees,” he said.

Surber advises students to dress cool with frequent water breaks during the day. “Some teachers may decide to have recess outside for awhile, then move inside,” he suggested.

A certified and support staff breakfast was held Wednesday at the high school to prepare for tomorrow.

“We had a gathering of over 750 employees this morning. I think they’re ready to get after it and ready to start school,” White noted.

High school students will experience the new trimester schedule tomorrow. The school day will begin at 8 a.m. with the first bell ringing at 7:55 a.m.

“We’re certainly excited about the trimester schedule at Po-Hi,” White said. “We won’t be able to tell much about how the trimester schedule impacts students after the first day. Our proof will be at the end of the year when more students are allowed opportunities,” he said.

2 Ponca City Men Arrested for Drugs Near Grade School

Two Ponca City men may be facing additional charges after being arrested for possession of drugs within 1,000 feet of a public school.

The men were taken into custody after a pound of marijuana was found in their vehicle following an 8 a.m. traffic stop Wednesday morning near Liberty Elementary, 504 West Liberty Avenue.

A 23-year-old man and his 31-year-old male passenger were taken into custody on drug related charges after the stop. The two men are currently being held in city jail and will be transported to the Kay County jail either later today or tomorrow.

No court date set at this time.

According to Sherry Bowers, police information officer, master patrolman Tom Duroy was on traffic patrol when he noticed a red pickup with an expired inspection sticker.

“It was his first traffic stop of the day,” Bowers said. “Ironically enough, it was the day before school starts in Ponca City.”

“It was discovered that the driver was driving while his license was under suspension” and he was taken into custody for this and issued a citation for the expired sticker, continued Bowers.

A wrecker was also requested by the officer to tow the vehicle.

Before towing, the officer conducted a routine inventory of the vehicle. During the inspection, the marijuana and scales were found.

Bowers noted state law provides for the filing of additional charges when drug arrests are made within 1,000 feet of a school.

Also assisting in the arrest were Major Crimes Unit (MCU) officers Freddie Garza, Kay-Noble County District Attorney’s Office; master patrolman David Hill, Ponca City police Department and currently assigned to MCU; and master patrolman Greg Wright.

YMCA To Help Eighth Graders First Two Days

With the two-day school delay at East Middle School, the YMCA of Ponca City is offering special activities for eighth graders.

On Aug. 17, the YMCA will provide basketball, racquetball, swimming and a movie. Cost is $10.

On Aug. 18, the group will leave for Celebration Station in Oklahoma City at 8:30 a.m. and have lunch at Penn Square Mall. Time will also be spent shopping. The activity fee is $15.

The eighth grade fun days will be held at the YMCA from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

School begins Thursday for all other Ponca City public school students. Most private schools start next week. The first official holiday is Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4.

Shriners in 101 Wild West Rodeo Parade

Clowns, colorful floats, funny little cars will roar through town on Saturday to participate in the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade.

The theme of this year’s Shriner’s float is “Shriners ... Building a Better Tomorrow for Kids” and it will be accompanied by the more than 160 members of Akdar Shrine, Tulsa’s Shriners chapter donning their trademark little red hats, called a fez.

Akdar Shrine participates in more than 56 hometown parades each year, to entertain the community, raise awareness for the Shriners annual Spring circus and promote fund raising initiatives for Shriners Hospitals for Children throughout the country.

Shriners Hospitals for Children were founded in 1922 to serve children with orthopaedic, spinal cord injury and burn related injuries and illnesses at no cost to their parents or guardians. More than 1,000 boys and girls from northern Oklahoma are currently being treated by Shrine Hospitals and Burn Institutes, and all are sponsored by the funds raised by members of Tulsa’s Akdar Shrine.

Fall of 1999 marked the 77th anniversary of Shriners Hospitals and 127th anniversary of the establishment of Mecca Shrine in New York Masonic Hall.

Today the Shriners medical network is comprised of 22 North American hospitals, 18 orthopaedic care facilities and three centers dedicated to burn treatment and research. More than 625,000 children nationwide have been cured or materially assisted at these treatment centers. Because the entire cost of operating these facilities is borne entirely by the Shriners philanthropic organization, fund raising efforts are critical by each and every chapter.

The largest fund raising effort for the Tulsa chapter is the annual Akdar Shrine Circus, held each spring.

Application for treatment at every Shriner medical program is open to every child, regardless of financial status. Anyone wishing more information about contributions to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, or know a child with an orthopaedic, spinal cord injury or burn injury in need, ask a Shriner or call (918) 587-6671.

Shriners continue to accept and deliver stuffed animals/toys to children at their Shrine Hospitals.

Kay County Shriners Bringing Two Popular Groups in Concert

The Kay County Shriners will be presenting two different groups at the Hutchins Memorial Oct. 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with proceeds for the benefit of the Kay County Shrine Club Akdar Temple.

The two groups include The Texans Music Show, a three-time entertainers of the year and four-time Ozark Music Group of the Year, from Branson and the Tulsans quartet, the best in Southern Gospel Quartet Harmony.

The Texans is a male quartet originally from Dallas, and include lead vocalist and emcee, Sam Ray, a member of the Texans for 25 years. He has preached and sang for the Lord in many areas for 30 years. His true desire is to see thousands come to know Christ through his music.

Tenor is Kelley Shanks, formerly from Nash, Texas, who possesses one of the purest tenor voices in gospel music. As a graduate of Ouachita University with a music degree and a masters in Christian education, he has worked for the past ten years as a youth director in South Carolina.

The baritone is Curtis Ray, who calls Sam Ray “Dad.” At the age of three he and his sisters had their own gospel group, and sang at the Grapevine Opry and local churches in the Texas area. Involved in music most of his life he plays drums and percussion. The great blend he and his father have is what most groups spend years trying to accomplish.

Singing bass, Rod Mays, is from Camden, Ark. He has a bachelor’s of music education from Ouachita University, has taught music in public schools for ten years, and has taught voice privately. He has been signing since he was six.

Along with the Texans is Brenda Ray, wife of Sam Ray, who originally was from Garland, Texas. After the youngsters grew up, she returned to the road with the group, portraying the comedic styles of Minnie Pearl. She believes that Christians should have fun and proves this each time she interrupts Sam to give the audience a belly full of laughs.

Also providing entertainment at the Hutchins on Oct. 7 will be the Tulsans Quartet, a Southern Gospel male quartet comprised of gospel music veterans who love to sing the good news and share the positive message of gospel music. Group founder, Doyle McAlister, began the quartet in 1985. The Tulsans hold a schedule of over 100 concerts annually throughout the United States.

The Tulsans perform in a variety of venues including civic auditoriums, high schools, community festivals, fairs, fund raisers and churches. They have also had guest appearances in Branson.

The Tulsans Quartet has achieved numerous milestones during their Gospel Music career. Some of their achievements and awards are: named “Ambassadors of Good Will” for the state of Oklahoma by Gov. David Walters; received a letter of commendation from United States Senator Jim Inhoff for their work promoting the state of Oklahoma and the city of Tulsa; named “favorite male quartet” five years by the Great Plains Gospel Music Association and several other accomplishments and awards.

Arts Adventure 2000: The Best Year Ever

Special to the News

“I enjoyed the performance part [of vocal performance class] because it changed singing for me personally,” said eighth grader Aaryn Stacy of Tonkawa. Aaryn and the other 84 students attending Arts Adventure 2000 shared the experience and enthusiasm the week-long camp brought to north central Oklahoma July 24-28.

Arts Adventure, a tradition in summer arts program for area students since 1991, has provided quality instruction in such diverse areas as instrumental music, dance, painting, sculpting, vocal music, creative writing, theatre and more. This year, the adventure headed in a new direction.

The path forward began with moving the host site to Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus after the Marland Mansion Conference Center closed.

“The Arts Adventure move was necessary to accomplish two goals: first, to find accommodations large enough for the diverse camp activities and second, to fulfill the requests of students and parents for new curriculums,” said Ruslyn Hermanson, chairman of Arts Adventure Foundation, Inc.

“This move could not have been more positive and dynamic for Arts Adventure,” she continued. “The Northern faculty and staff were dedicated and excited about making this change a wonderful enhancement for students, parents and instructors alike. Communities collaborating and partnering strengthened the program and opened the door to art experience for the students of north central Oklahoma and beyond.” Hermanson also credited the tireless and enthusiastic efforts by the Tonkawa Cultural Enrichment Committee.

Class offerings were based on previous student requests and enrollment. Some classes offered in the past did not receive enough student interest to warrant scheduling. However, new classes of photography, concert band, jazz band and computer graphics were heavily attended.

“In addition to our new classes, we received excellent response to our painting, sculpture, theatre, vocal and piano technology classes which have traditionally been offered every year. I am glad that Arts Adventure can be flexible enough to meet the needs and requests of our students. I anticipate in the ensuing years we will maintain this flexibility as technology in the arts continues to evolve, and our enrollment increases,” said Christina Rich-Splawn, Arts Adventure Foundation board member.

“This type of art education can be secured only through the support of the local communities and a commitment to offering young people of all walks of life every opportunity to experience the world around them, and the enrichment the arts can bring. Listening to the performances, viewing the works and absorbing the energy prevalent at the Friday evening student showcase makes Arts Adventure a worthwhile endeavor,” Rich-Splawn commented.

Student comments reflected the enthusiasm of the participants. “The class [computer graphics] was pretty cool. I got to use the computer and learn all this stuff. I really liked it,” said Shane Jansson, Tonkawa seventh grader. Newkirk ninth grader Mariah Bates said of jazz band, “I had a chance to go on stage and show what I had.”

Students in the sculpture class created personal totem poles. “It was really fun. We saw a slide show of real totem poles and pictures for ideas for designs,” said Kasey Parker, Ponca City sixth grader. Photography student Jerod Vap, Ponca City seventh grader, remarked, “I especially liked going into the darkroom and learning about it. I liked learning all about photography before I get to high school.”

The majority of the Arts Adventure faculty instructors were trained educators, many from this area. Teaching the instrumental music classes were Dr. Scott Donald, Princeton, N.J., piano technology; Dr. Mike Moore, NOC, concert band; and Jama Moore, Tonkawa, jazz band. The visual arts staff included Neo Kirby, NOC, painting; Cindy Rasche, NOC, computer graphics; Audrey Schmitz, NOC, sculpture; and Ken Crowder, Tonkawa, professional photographer, photography. Performance art instructors were John Michael Warburton, Tonkawa, theatre; and Rachel Tucker, currently residing in Berlin, Germany, vocal performance. Tom Sims of Blackwell assisted Tucker as accompanist.

Arts Adventure 2000 camp director Rhonda Bainum, NOC, coordinated all activities. Apprentices, who served as assistants-kid wranglers-jacks of all trades for the instructors, included James Barraclough, Tanya Glover, Robert Hwang and Theresa Rathbun, Ponca City; Ashley Evans, Blackwell; Rocky Dickinson and Heather Luis, Newkirk; Frank Priboy, Bartlesville; and Bradley Ellis, Enid. Each apprentice received a stipend from Arts Adventure.

Thanks to many generous donors from various communities, many students received scholarships to attend Arts Adventure. The costs for instructors, apprentices, supplies and insurance were greatly reduced by the Oklahoma Arts Council, Conoco Inc. and many other local merchants and businesses.

Fund raising events sponsored by Arts Adventure this year were the Annual Cheez Ball at the Ponca City National Guard Armory and a concert by the Art Ensemble of Tonkawa at the Tonkawa Centennial Park.

“It was unanimously decided by the foundation to have fund raisers so Arts Adventure could provide more quality instructors, more scholarships and better supplies for the students to use in their art projects,” Hermanson said. “And we couldn’t have had such great fund raisers without the hard work of many volunteers and donations from many local organizations. So Arts Adventure is truly a northern Oklahoma community-wide endeavor.”

Warrant Arrests Put Five in Jail

The Ponca City police department made several warrant arrests on Tuesday.

According to Sherry Bowers, police infromation officer, five subjects were taken into custody on various city warrants througout the day.

A 28-year-old man was taken into custody for failure to pay; a 33-year-old man was taken into custody for destruction of private property; a 35-year-old man was taken into custody for assault and battery; a 22-year-old man was taken into custody for fighting in custody; and a 21-year-old woman was taken into custody on a dog violation.

P&R Advisory Board Session Slated Thursday

The Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board is slated for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

The board has a light agenda set for the evening. The board will consider and vote on one public request and discuss one item listed as new business.

Team Radio and The Fire Prevention Advisory Council are requesting the board wave fees for the use of Wentz Camp for the haunted forest as a fund raiser for a community portable fire house.

New business the board will discuss concerns vacant lots in the south part of Ponca City and take any action necessary.

The government of Ponca City encourages participation in city activities by all interested person. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, you are asked to notify personnel in the Park and Recreation office, 905 West Hartford Avenue, at 767-0430, prior to the meeting time so that any necessary arrangements can be made.

Back To School Clothing Drive Slated Saturday

Get prepared for school with free school supplies and clothing.

United Way/AmeriCorps members will be holding a Back to School Clothing drive on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Grand Central Station located at South Fifth Street and East Central Avenue.

If interested in donating, there is a need for children and adult winter and summer clothing, shoes, jackets and gloves. There is also a need for pencils, erasers, notebooks, ruled paper, glue, rulers, book bags, lunch boxes and any other essentials needed to start the school year.

From 1 to 4 p.m., parents or guardians with children or teens in need can come by to pick up the clothes and supplies. For pick-up of items or further information, please contact Ruslyn Hermanson at 765-2476.

101 Ranch Collectors Association Plans To Host Western Memorabilia Show

By AL RITTER

Special to the Ponca City News

The 101 Ranch Collectors Association recently announced plans to host a western memorabilia show on Friday, Aug. 18 at the Ponca City American Legion, 407 West South Avenue.

The show will open to the public at 10 a.m. and run until 8 p.m. Admission is free for the public and those attending can bring their 101 Ranch items for free appraisal and authentication.

Twenty-five tables were originally available for vendor rental and display but a number of those have already been rented. Proceeds from vendor table rental will go to the 101 Ranch Collectors Association which is dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts relating to Ponca City’s 101 Ranch. Items to be featured at the show include 101 Ranch collectibles, guns, knives, Indian and western items.

Following the 101 Ranch Collectors western show on Friday, the 101 Ranch Old Timers Association along with members of the 101 Ranch Collectors organization will have their annual show and reunion at the same location on Saturday, Aug. 19. That event is also open to the public at 10 a.m. and a business meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. after the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade held throughout downtown Ponca City.

Following the business meeting, a special premiere unveiling of a unique 101 Ranch Memorial oil painting commissioned by District 20 State Senator Paul Muegge will be held.

Following this event, the 101 Ranch Old Timers and the Collectors plan on displaying the painting at several Ponca City banks and civic locations until the end of the year. At that time the 101 Ranch Memorial Painting will leave Ponca City for a formal dedication hosted by the Oklahoma State Senate and display at the state capitol.

The public is encouraged to attend all these events. In regard to both the 101 Ranch Old Timers and the Collectors, Sen. Muegge was recently quoted as saying, “Thank you again for your interest in preserving the integrity and history of the 101 Ranch. I look forward to seeing you on Aug. 19.”

In addition to placing several 101 monuments in Ponca City, the two groups are currently working toward preserving the gravesite of 101 Ranch World Class Black Cowboy Bill Pickett and providing public access. Property containing Pickett’s grave along with several others and a historically important stone monument dedicated to Ponca Indian Chief White Eagle is located just north of Marland, on Oklahoma 156. Ownership of that property was recently acquired by the non-profit 101 Ranch Old Timers Association.

Potential vendors for the 101 Ranch Collectors western memorabilia show or those interested in additional information on planned events can contact Velma Falconer at The Glass Negative, located at 101 North First Street in Ponca City, or by calling 580-765-9785 during regular business hours.

Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday

The 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.

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The date for the statewide primary election is Aug. 22. The date was incorrectly listed in a Sunday story from The Associated Press.

DEATHS

Jetta Stanley LuGrand
Teresa Joy McDonald
Mildred Henrietta Kappenburg Shirer
William Lee Oakes
Elva Mae Larchey
Chester Homer Heusel
Sylvia Doylene Rainey
Lenore Ledford Walker
James E. Myers
Billie V. Dragoo
Anastasia Otto

Jetta Stanley LuGrand

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jetta Stanley LuGrand, former resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in a convalescent home in Sacramento, Calif. She was 69.

No services were planned following cremation. Arrangements were under the direction of North Sacramento Funeral Home in Sacramento, Calif.

Jetta Stanley LuGrand was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Kansas, the daughter of George and Madeline Turner.

Teresa Joy McDonald

Teresa Joy McDonald, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, at the St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She was 41.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Mark Shorey, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Teresa Joy McDonald was born July 15, 1959, in Arcadia, Calif., the daughter of William J. and Cora Lee (Nelson) Fish. She grew up in California and received her education there. On July 17, 1993, she married Daniel McDonald in Riverbank, Calif. The couple made their home there until moving to Ponca City in 1995.

Teresa was employed as an inspector with Modern Investment Casting Co. in Ponca City. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, swimming, fishing and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel of the home; one daughter, Stephanie Lynn McDonald of the home; one son, Joseph McDonald of the home; her mother of Ponca City; two sisters, Jackie Fox of Riverbank, Calif., and Beverly Buerer of Oklahoma; and one brother, Daniel Fish of Heavener. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, William Aaron Fish.

Casket bearers will be Todd C. McWithey, Troy W. McWithey, Tim C. Fox, Chad Fish, Dan Fish and Daniel McDonald.

Memorial contributions may be made for the children’s education to the Teresa McDonald Memorial Fund, c/o Pioneer Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 111, Ponca City, Okla. 74602.

Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Friday.

The family will be at the home.

Obituaries

Mildred Henrietta Kappenburg Shirer

FAIRFAX — Mildred Henrietta Kappenburg Shirer, 90, born Oct. 15. 1909, in Dover, Okla., passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, in Carrollton, Texas.

Mildred’s greatest love and joy was her family. She was a truly devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her constant smile and genuine compassion to others was apparent to all who knew her.

Her greatest pastimes, other than her family, were her beautiful flower gardens and her sewing. You never saw Mildred sitting down without a needle and thread in her hand. The holiday tablecloths, stockings and bedspreads are being enjoyed by her family and will be by many generations to come. She won first prize in the Texas State Fair with the Christmas tablecloth she made for Tracy.

Mildred was manager of Stelen’s Dress Shop in Ponca City for many years; after retiring, she worked for Frohlich’s part time. She moved from Ponca City to Texas in 1989 to be closer to her family.

Mildred married Jean B. Shirer, Dec. 14, 1928, in Newkirk. They were only married for 33 years due to the untimely death of Jean Aug. 3, 1961. Jean owned furniture stores in Ponca City, Blackwell and Tonkawa.

Mildred was a member of the First Christian Church in Ponca City.

She is survived by a son, Major Jacob K. Shirer and wife Marty, grandson Sidney and granddaughter Patricia of Bossier City, La.; daughter Paula Lyle and husband John of Melissa, Texas, granddaughter Tracy Newton and husband Paul, great-grandsons A.J. and Michael of McKinney, Texas; and sister Aleene Schug of Oklahoma City.

Special thank you to all the angels of Heritage Gardens of Carrollton, Texas, and the nurses of Hospice.

Family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. at McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa.

She will be greatly missed by all the lives she has touched. We all loved her so very much.

paid obituary

William Lee Oakes

SHIDLER — William Lee Oakes, 82, longtime Shidler resident, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 14, 2000, in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 22, 1917, in Fort Duchesne, Utah. He was the son of Robert Lee and Margaret Johanna (Hasenack) Oakes. He graduated from Oaks Mission High School in Oaks, Okla. He and Pollyanna Bolch were married Jan. 20, 1946, in Siloam Springs, Ark.

He served in the U.S. Army in Australia and New Guinea during World War II. Towards the end of the war, he worked on the construction of the nuclear defense facilities at Oak Ridge, Tenn., and at Walla Walla, Wash. During this time, he learned his skills in pipe fitting and plumbing. He was retired from Phillips Petroleum Co. after 25 years service.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening. In later years, he enjoyed sitting and watching the birds at his home, especially the martins.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in the Resthaven Cemetery in Ponca City with the Rev. Ruth Tipps, First United Methodist Church of Shidler, officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Military honors will be performed by the at U.S. Army honor guard from Fort Sill. He will be lying in state at Shidler Chapel until 7 p.m. tonight.

He is survived by his wife, Pollyanna of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald J. and Evelyn Oakes of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Robert J. Oakes of Orinda, Calif., and Carl E. Oakes of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Effie M. Ambler of Minneapolis, Minn.; and granddaughter, Jenika R. Buerger of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Danny L. Oakes; and sister, Margaret I. Kashwer.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 2233 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73100 or American Heart Association, 3545 Northwest 58th Street, Suite 400C, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73112.

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Funerals

Thursday

Elva Mae Larchey

Elva Mae Larchey — Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk. Burial will follow in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Home. Prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Chester Homer Heusel

Chester Homer Heusel — Funeral at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Lamont with burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Pond Creek.

Sylvia Doylene Rainey

Sylvia Doylene Rainey — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the cemetery in Hulbert under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell.

Lenore Ledford Walker

Lenore Ledford Walker — Graveside service at 10 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.

Services Pending

James E. Myers

James E. Myers, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa. He was 67. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Billie V. Dragoo

Billie V. Dragoo, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at Tender Heart Health Care. She was 82. Local survivors include her son, Bruce L. Kennedy. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Anastasia Otto

Anastasia Otto, 86, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, John P. Otto. The family will be at 7500 North Union. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Singles Connection — The Singles Connection will be going to Blackwell for Monte Carlo bowling Saturday evening. Cost is $10 plus shoe rental. Members will meet at Lowe’s Parking Lot at 6 p.m. for carpooling. For more information call Mary Lou, 762-0578.

Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.

New Ambuc Pool Hours — Starting Saturday, Ambuc Pool will be closed during the week and opened on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. as well as on Labor Day. The pool will close for the season after Labor Day.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Traveling Exhibit at Museum — “Showmanship and the Wild West” the Oklahoma Museum Association traveling exhibit about the Wild West Shows from 1886-1933 will be at the Kaw City Museum until Aug. 26. The museum is free and open to the public on summer afternoons except Wednesdays. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Accident — A Cable One employee reported seeing an accident in the 100 block of West Broadway Avenue to Ponca City police at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. New flavors, Bubble Gum and Watermelon. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv.

Accident — An employee of a business in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street advised Ponca City police at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday someone had just ran into her vehicle in the parking lot. The employee also advised subject said it wasn’t her fault and left. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv.

Subject Held — An officer in the 1000 block of North Waverly Street reported a 30-year-old man was taken into custody on three Kay County warrants, knowingly concealing stolen property and two burglary warrants at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday.

Pauline’s Shrimp peel, all you can eat, $11.95, Friday 18th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv.

Disturbance — A 33-year-old man in the 600 block of South Twelfth Street reported to Ponca City police at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday his ex-wife was beating on his front door. An officer was assigned. The woman was issued a trespass citation. The man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for possession of marijuana.

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.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of West South Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a state accident report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned, but was unable to locate the vehicles.

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.

Theft — Someone in the 200 block of South Birch Street reported that several items had been stolen over the last several nights to Ponca City police at 4:41 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Will Clean your home, office or apartment. References upon request. Call Lynda at 765-4649. adv.

Fire Run — A motorist reported to the Communications Center a grass fire in the median of U.S. 60 three miles west of Waverly Street at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday. The Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department handled the call.

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 Ponca City police officer reported a minor accident in the 200 block of North Union Street at 5:02 p.m. Tuesday. A report was taken and a vehicle was towed from the scene.

Final Markdown! Take an extra 25% off all sale items through Sunday. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 E. Grand, downtown. adv.

Subject Held — An officer in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery and a Kay County warrant after a domestic call at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday.

Accident — A woman at a business in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue reported her vehicle had been scratched an hour earlier to Ponca City police at 10:48 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Albany Avenue and North Fifth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:34 p.m. Tuesday. One officer was assigned and a second officer assisted. A report was taken and a vehicle was towed from the scene.

Fire Run — An employee of a business in the 200 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Communications Center a dumpster was on fire at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday. The caller put out the fire, but requested a unit to ensure the fire was extinguished. Engine one from the Ponca City Fire Department handled.

Animal Call — A resident in the 1100 block of West Greenwood Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 7:33 p.m. Tuesday a snake had slithered into the residence and hidden in a room. The snake was reportedly non-poisonous. An officer was assigned.

Disturbance — The bartender at a business in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue reported a woman was spitting on people at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday. One officer was assigned and a second officer assisted. A 47-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of South Oak Street reported a 29-year-old man was taken into custody for interfering with an officer and assault and battery on an officer after a domestic call at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday. A woman was also taken into custody for domestic assault and battery. Both subjects had been drinking.

Intoxicated Subjects — The clerk at a business in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth street reported two possibly intoxicated men to Ponca City police at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday. One of the men had brought an open bottle of beer inside the business. Two officers were assigned and a third officer assisted. A 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were taken into custody for public intoxication.

Prowler — Someone in the 2000 block of Turner Street reported a man had been looking into a window to Ponca City police at 2:49 a.m. Tuesday. A description was given of the subjects. Two officers were assigned to the call, but the subject was gone on arrival.

Intoxicated Subject — Someone reported an intoxicated subject wandering in the 3500 block of North Union Street to Ponca City police at 6:49 a.m. Wednesday. Two officers were assigned. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for public intoxication and drug possession.

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LIFESTYLES

Former Dilworth Students Hold Gathering
Local Professionals Today To Discuss Annual Cook-Off
Little News

Former Dilworth Students Hold Gathering

BLACKWELL — A group of 32 former Dilworth students gathered at the Red Cross building at 1313 West Furgeson in Blackwell Aug. 6, to relive old times and to renew acquaintances of yesteryear. The building was opened at 11 a.m. for visiting and preparation for lunch at 1 p.m. A generous variety of food and desserts were enjoyed by those present.

The tables were decorated in school colors of maroon and white with potted mums, which were given as door prizes.

Lunch was served at 1 p.m. President Harvey Wosika gave the invocation. The meeting, held at 2 p.m., was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer led by vice president JoAnn Arnold.

Each person stood and introduced themselves and shared some experiences from school days.

Harvey Wosika, the 2000 year president, presented the officers — JoAnn Arnold, vice president; Charles DeBoard, secretary; Jess (Jr.) DeBoard, treasurer. The previous year’s business minutes were read and approved; the treasurers report was read and approved.

A moment of silent prayer was held for those deceased and those classmates not present.

An auction of donated prizes was held to raise operating expenses for 2001. Items auctioned included two decorated end tables given by Inez Mefford, two Christmas tree flashing light decorations made by Charles DeBoard, an oil wand kaleidoscope and a stained glass garden decoration given by Harvey Wosika, an electric snake light, and two butterfly wall decorations were given by anonymous donors.

Letters were read from former Dilworthites who were not able to attend.

The Dilworth school had three school buildings and a gymnasium. On Feb. 20, 1948, fire destroyed them. On March 21, 1949, one year, one month, and one day after the fire. the Dilworth children returned to a new fire-resistant building constructed by Ben Frohock from Blackwell.

Election of officers for the 2001 Reunion was held with Harvey Wosika, president; JoAnn Arnold, vice president; Anna Lee (Schutz) Spore, secretary; and Florence Bumgardner as treasurer.

The meeting was closed.

Those attending from Blackwell were Lorene Anderson, Vanda Lea Vaughn, Robert Evans, Ida Holden, Bonnie McIntyre, Francine Hasselbring, Frances Finley, Inez Mefford, Deborah Rozell, Fern Rozell, and Edna (DeBoard) Butler. Those from Tonkawa: Roy and Irene Brown. Those from Braman: Melvin and Betty DeBoard, JoAnn Arnold, Florence Bumgardner, and Floy Anna (Gibson) Curl.

Attending from Ponca City were Pearl (Wosika) Blando, Clara Heldenbrand and Anna (Schurtz) Spore.

Also, Harvey Wosika from Newkirk; Jess (Jr.) DeBoard from Choctaw; Charles and Lil DeBoard from Perryton, Texas; Leroy Anderson, Nadine Bruner and Wilda (Schurtz) Rice from Wichita, Kan.; Tyrus Schurtz from Springfield, Mo.; Atwell and Lorene Young from Verona, Mo.

Any inquiries regarding the 45th Dilworth reunion slated for Aug. 5, 2001, may be send to JoAnn Arnold, Box 182, Braman, Okla. 74632.

Local Professionals Today To Discuss Annual Cook-Off

Professionals Today will be “brown bagging it” Thursday when the club meets at Wentz Camp Mess hall for lunch. The event includes plans and the lay-out of the grounds of the camp for the annual cook-off slated for Sept. 16. The cook-off benefits Hospice of Ponca City. Karen Furman is chairman, and Robyn Boettcher is co-chairman.

To date, over 15 entries have been receive,d and this is an indication of a good turn out, according to Furman. The barbecue cooks vie for cash prizes, while the chili cooks compete for prizes and points toward the world cook-off in Texas.

The “brown bag” meeting is the beginning of a busy period for the club, which annually sponsors the Cherokee Strip Cook-off and involves the state barbecue championship and a chili cook-off.

On Aug. 26, a brunch is slated at 10 a.m., at the home of member Betty Thompson, 1720 Christmas Tree Lane. Those planning to attend should RSVP to Melody Lahann, 762-9102.

The business meeting will be held at Western Sizzlin at noon on Sept. 7. Two days later on Sept. 9, the club will participate in the United Way parade downtown at 9 a.m.

On Sept. 14, the club will again meet at Wentz Camp to stuff the “goody bags” for the cooks participating in the cook-off on Sept. 16. Due to all of the activity centered around the coof-off, there will be no meeting on Sept. 21.

Large coffee cans are still needed to be used for showmanship tickets at the cook-off. The cook-off T-shirts are available and were designed by Robyn Bottecher and execution was by Jocelyn Marzuloa.

Committee chairman include entertainment, Sandy James; publicity, Julie Brown; Kiddy Corner, Lana Jones; People’s Choice, Lisa Coy; prizes, Ruth Capshaw; breakfast, Sally Nieman; retail sales, Robyn Boettcher and Jocelyn Marzuloa; finance, Pixie Rowland; children’s BBQ area, Helene Swartz; judges, Loretta Leathers and Bobbie Smith; site, Carmelita Wesbrook and Roy Mayse; meat inspection, Liz Cochran; registration, Ann Bandy; tasting lots, Karen Hunter and Lynda Smith; public relations, Louise Abercrombie.

Little News

Chris and Sandie Womble of St. Louis, Mo. announce the birth of their son on Aug. 9, 2000, at St. Mary's Health Center in St. Louis. Zachary David Womble weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 1/4 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are David and Susan Womble and Ken and Sandy Yost, all of Ponca City. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Michelle Odom of St. Louis, formerly of Mustang.

SPORTS

PC Softballers Need More Runs
New Tulsa Coach Has Pick of Quarterbacks
Outdoor Notes
Fishing Report

PC Softballers Need More Runs

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

The pitching’s good, the defense is solid. Now all the Ponca City High School Lady Wildcat softballers have to do is score runs.

The Lady Cats opened the season over the weekend in the Yukon Tournament and new coach Tanya Cassity came away with mixed feelings.

“Our two young pitchers did well,” she said of Sarah Eaton and Alessha Altman. “And our defense was good.”

“But it’s hard to win game when you don’t score runs.”

Ponca City went 1-5 in the tournament and were shutout in three of those games.

In all the Lady Wildcats scored eight runs, but Cassity noted the pitching and defense kept the Poncans in all of the games.

On Friday, Po-Hi fell to Western Heights 5-2, lost to Lawton 7-1 and then defeated Choctaw 3-1.

Coming back on Saturday, the Lady Cats couldn’t find their hitting eye at all, getting shutout by Mustang 5-0, Yukon 4-0 and Putnam City West 1-0.

”Yukon will probably contend for the state championship,” coach Cassity said. “So losing to them by four runs in not that bad.

“But obviously, our offense needs work.”

However, given their starting point, the coach felt good about the Ponca Citians’ performance.

“I was impressed. I though we would do worse. We are going to be all right.”

The Lady Wildcat lineup, going into Thursday’s doubleheader at Enid, has Emily Held catching, Jena Birdsong at first base, Cara Cusick at second, Michelle McChristian at third, and either Katie Homp or Courtney Birdsong at shortstop.

The outfield has Monica Sawyer or April Fair in left, Courtney Birdsong in center and either Jena Birdsong or Jessica Erickson in right.

The Po-Hi JVs are scheduled to play in the Tulsa Union Tournament Friday and Saturday.

The varsity Lady Cats are to open the home season Tuesday against Union at 4 p.m.

New Tulsa Coach Has Pick of Quarterbacks

TULSA (AP) — New Tulsa head coach Keith Burns is beaming as he enters his inaugural season with two veteran quarterbacks.

Josh Blankenship became Tulsa’s signal caller when Michael Wall went out midseason last year with an injury at Texas Christian.

Blankenship returns as Burn’s designated starter after his performance earned him Freshman of the Year honors in the Western Athletic Conference.

In the meantime, Wall has recovered from a blown out anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and plans to give Blankenship plenty of competition. Tulsa also added James Kilian, a freshman quarterback who was all-state at Medford.

‘‘I’m loving it,’’ Burns said. ‘‘Michael Wall has earned the right to be a leader of this football team. He’s seen the good times in his career and the bad times with his injury, and he’ll get a chance to compete. But I think Josh Blankenship can carry this team a long ways.’’

Blankenship, a former Tulsa Union standout, completed 51 percent of his passes for 1,416 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He threw 15 interceptions, but passed for more than 200 yards in each game of one four-game stretch.

Blankenship feels the pressure of a new season and a new attitude Burns brought to Tulsa from Arkansas, where Burns was defensive coordinator.

‘‘It’s a different kind of pressure, but you have to take that in stride and deal with it and let’s go play,’’ Blankenship said.

Wall completed 63 percent of his passes for 819 yards and four touchdowns in six starts last season. He said he’s confident he can earn back the starting job, and, if not, do whatever it takes to help Tulsa fight its way back from a 1-6 last place conference finish.

‘‘I feel real good about coming back for this year,’’ Wall said. ‘‘It’s my last year and there’s a little bit more sense of urgency.’’

Tulsa is ranked next to last, just ahead of San Jose State, in a preseason media poll after its 2-9 outing last year and the firing of Dave Rader as head coach during the campaign. The Golden Hurricane opens the season Sept. 2 at North Carolina.

Tulsa passed more than it ran the ball last year, finishing fifth in the conference in team passing and sixth offensively overall.

Burns and new offensive coordinator Jim Gilstrap plan to balance this year’s attack by relying equally on the run and using multiple sets.

‘‘I think our players made much better progress in the spring than I knew they would, with new terminology and a brand new system,’’ Gilstrap said. ‘‘We came out of the spring having gotten a lot more done that I thought we would. Now we have to continue that development.’’

Tulsa plans to develop behind an offensive line with three returning starters, including center Steve Schiller and guard Steve Wiedower, both of whom were honorable mention All-WAC. Left tackle Kevin Shaffer also returns.

Gilstrap said several younger offensive linemen could contribute early, including guard Jason Daniluk and tackles Tony Katic and Jake Stoetzner.

Tulsa lost two starting wide receivers, but Gilstrap said he’s confident Tulsa can put speed outside with Donald Shoals and Corey Brown. Burns has been especially impressed with Shoals in preseason drills.

The ground game will likely be in the hands of 6-foot-1, 234-pound tailback Ken Bohanon, who rushed for 299 yards and a team-best nine touchdowns last season.

Jorma Bailey entered school at mid-semester and could see playing time in the backfield. He rushed for more than 1,600 yards as a high school senior at Clearwater, Fla.

Terrance Smalls, a transfer from Illinois who sat out last season, could also contribute. Three freshmen are also competing for playing time in the backfield, including Donte’ Hart, Eric Richardson and Roswell Kinnard.

Outdoor Notes

Archery Shoot

The Ponca Bowmen will hold a 3-D Club Shoot at the club’s range at East Lake Ponca Sunday.

Registration will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a trickle start. All area archers are urged to attend.

Contolled Hunts

Like last year, Controlled Hunts applicants with access to the Internet can also check to see if they were drawn for a hunt without visiting an Oklahoma Depatment of Wildlife installation.

Go online at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Click on the appropriate link and enter the required information, and you'll learn instantly which hunts, ifany, you'll be able to participate in next fall.

“Notifying successful applicants via the Internet has proven to be a very popular and efficient service," said Nels Rodefeld, the Department's assistant chief of information and education. "You can check instantly without having to take valuable time out of your day to drive to a Department office and then stand in line to check the books."

Also, the Department has posted lists of successful applicants at the Department's main office in Oklahoma City. The lists will also be posted at the Department's offices in Tulsa, Porter, Lawton, Higgins and Woodward.

Fishing Report

CENTRAL

Konawa: Elevation normal, water 93 and clear. Black bass good on topwater lures and plastic worms, 5-10 ft., in the coves and weedbeds; channel catfish good on chicken liver and cut shad, 10-15ft., in the south cove.

Murray: Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 84 and clear. Black bass fair on topwater lures; sand bass fair on minnows; crappie fair on minnows.

Wes Watkins: Elevation, normal, water 85 and clear. Black bass good on plastic worms and minnows; crappie good on minnows; sand bass good trolling early and late.

NORTHEAST

Carl Blackwell: Elevation below normal, water 80 and murky. Hybrids and saugeye good on crankbaits, and live bait; channel catfish good on live bait.

Eucha: Elevation normal, water 80 and clear. All fishing reported good.

Greenleafi. Elevation normal. Black bass good on crankbaits and spinnerbaits off the bank.

Hudson: Elevation normal, water 81. Black bass fair on crankbaits and plastic worms; channel catfish good on cut shad.

Kew: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water 88. Channel catfish good on shad in the upper Arkansas River arm near the flats.

Keystone: Elevation normal, water 81 and murky. Sand bass good on spinnerbaits in the Salt Creek area; channel catfish fair with cut shad on i uglines in deep water.

Oologah: Elevation 1 ft. below normal. Sand bass fair on small jigs below the dam; channel catfish fair on liver and worms below the dam.

Skiatook.- Elevation normal, water 82 and clear. Hybrids good on live shad in the dam area; channel catfish fair on trothnes, limblines and jug lines; crappie good on minnows and jigs near deep brushpiles.

Sooner: Sand bass and hybrids good on topwater lures in the north end or trolling in deep water; channel catfish fair on cut or live bait off points and in the channels.

Spavinaw-. Elevation above normal, water 80 and clear. All fishing reported good.

Tenkiller.- Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass good using jumbo plastic worms at night in deep water.

Webbers, Falls: Channel catfish good on shad on bottom.

SOUTHEAST

Eufaula: Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water clear. Black bass fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits off deep points; sand bass good on topwater lures and slab spoons early and late over deep flats.

McGee Creek: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 83 and clear. Black bass fair on topwater lures early and late in open water.

Texoma: Elevation normal, water 84 and clear. Sand bass fair on topwater lures, 5 ft., near the islands; striped bass fair.

Wister.- Black bass fair on buzz baits and plastic worms early, 2-10 ft.

NORTHWEST

Canton: Elevation normal. Sand bass and hybrids excellent drifting live shad or slabs; channel catfish good in the upper end; walleye fair.

Ft. Supply: Elevation normal. Channel catfish fair on cut bait.

Great Salt Plains: Elevation below normal, water murky. Channel catfish fair on grasshoppers and shad.

SOUTHWEST

Ellsworth.- Elevation normal, water 84 and clear. Sand bass good on crankbaits and slabs spoons; channel catfish fair on dough bait and stinkbait.

Foss: Elevation normal, water clear. Sand bass fair on shad, 30 ft., hybrids fair on shad and slabs, 30 ft., channel catfish fair on cut bait, 30 ft.

All fishing is reported as slow at the following lakes: Altus-Lugert, Arbuckle, Arcadia, Atoka, Broken Bow, Copan, Draper, Ft. Cobb, Ft. Gibson, Grand, Pine Creek, Sardis, Tom Steed, Thunderbird, Waurika.