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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, August 17, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALLocal Cowboy Zips into Lead In Calf Roping Local Cowboy Zips into Lead In Calf RopingBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor It was home-town hero night for 101 Wild West Rodeo fans Wednesday. Jerome Schneeberger, who hit the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as a rookie in 1996, gave his Ponca City fans something to yell about. Too bad there were only a few hundred in the stands for the first official night of activity in the 101 Rodeo arena. All Schneeberger did was display the quickest rope, quickest dismount and quickest hands in the calf roping event for the night, posting a 7.7 clocking to earn the top spot currently in the second go-round. As one of the rodeo announcers said, “We almost missed it, it happened so quick!” None of the ropers on Tuesday had broken the eight-second barrier in the first go-round action, then Schneeberger almost took a full second off the fastest time. Justin Lankford of Blanchard had an 8.5 for $1,120.51 in the first go on Tuesday. So Schneeberger’s 7.7 could certainly be in line for a similar prize by the end of the rodeo Saturday. However, the 7.7 was only four-tenths of a second faster than that of Kurt Goulding, Duncan, who had an 8.1. Roger Branch of Cushing also thrilled the Wednesday crowd with a 9.5. Shawn Franklin of Wetumka had a 10.6 to go with Tuesday’s mark of 9.0 for a 19.6, current lead in the average. A 14.6 by Gary Johnson of Henryetta could cost him dearly, as he put it with a 9.2 for a 23.8 in the average. Competition may have proved best in the steer wrestling on Wednesday as Cody Odell of Como, Texas, and Andre M. Delcambre of Hackberry, La., each had 4.3. Odell’s time will go with his Tuesday effort of 5.3 for a 9.6 that also is tied by Jeff Babek of Granite, who had 5.2 on Wednesday to go with Tuesday’s 4.4. Gary Daniel of Tahlequah had a 4.7 and Goulding had a 4.8. Action continues in the rodeo at the arena located at North Ash Street and West Prospect Avenue at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday. Schneeberger, who has been the Prairie Circuit calf roping champion from 1997-99, and finished fifth in national rankings a year ago, also provided some thrills in the team roping event — but got caught speeding from the box by breaking the barrier. Schneeberger roped his steer as the header for teammate Darin Suit of Dover, who caught both heels of the steer in the time of 5.1. But the barrier signal went up and the automatic 10 seconds went onto the time for a 15.1. It was still quick! The fastest time without barrier penalty for the night in team roping was that of Shannon Lee of Gotebo and Andy Bolton of Yukon. They had a 5.3 but were assessed another five seconds when Bolton missed one of the heels. The Lexington team of Paul Petska and Cory Petska had a 6.3 on Wednesday to go with Tuesday’s 5.6 that gave them an 11.9 for the average lead. They were better than the other team of Marshall M. Samples of Abilene, Kan., and heeler Kinney Harrell of Brady, Texas, who pushed a mark of 13.5 onto the scoresheets of Rafter H secretary Shelley Hall. They did it with a 7.2 on Wednesday and 6.3 during slack Tuesday. Rodeo fans were also treated to some really good scores on the rough stock and times on other timed events. Take for instance the 80 that William R. Pittman II of Florence, Miss., got on Baldy Bill in the bareback bronc riding — first event of the rodeo. It was a bit better than Trey Fisher of Madisonville, Texas, at 76. Other scores were in the 60s, and all that mounted a bronc rode it to the eight-second count. That also happened in the saddle bronc riding, with six riders staying on the horse they had been paired with in that competition. Best was Cory F. Hughes of Preston, Kan., with a 77 while Tom Z. Reeves of Eagle Butte, S.D., had a 72. There were a pair of 70s, by Jon Clark of Preston, Kan. and Jon Stucky of Pretty Prairie, Kan. In the bull riding — divided into two sections — only two of the riders were able to stay aboard. But they got good scores as a result. Jeff Boudreau of Purcell, on the first bull out, riodeJesse James, to an 80. Lynn Lucas of Thackerville had a 70 during the performances on Batman. There were a total of 12 bull riders testing the Rafter H stock, and the stock proved to be too powerful, quick and just plain tough for the other 10. The girls barrel racing also had some good times. Kim Squires of Carnegie bettered her winning time of 17.9 a year ago with a 17.84 to claim the lead. She had to do that and knocked a full tenth of a second off the fastest time of the night turned in three cowgirls earlier. That was a 17.94 by Collette Baier of Hardtner, Kan. Third is an 18.25 by Carrie Potaschnick of Sikeston, Mo. The added event of local team roping, where eight teams compete each night for the possibility of making Saturday’s finals, found only two making qualified ropings — each with a Ponca City heeler. The best was that of header Justice Hyatt of Perry and Travis Bufford, Ponca City, getting a 9.0. It bettered the 16.1 turned in by header Derry Owens, Blackwell, and Shawn Bradstreet, Ponca City, who had a 6.1 pushed to that 16.1 on a breaking of the barrier penalty. Mayor Wants More Low Income HousingBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer The Housing Authority looked at launching new programs to help build attractive, affordable homes in Ponca City for lower income families. Mayor Tom Leonard addressed the board during its regular Thursday morning session and urged members to take the challenge of instituting new housing programs in the city. Currently, the Housing Authority deals primarily with HUD related programs. “I think if we are going to launch these programs, the Housing Authority would be the one to do it,” suggested Leonard. “I want to emphasize: The growth of this community is a team effort.” “What has been my observation ... is there is a lot more demand for low income homes in Ponca City than there was 10 years ago,” noted member George Schwartz. He attributed the increased demand to the change in the nature of housing in the city. “If the Housing Authority would be willing to pick this up, we would need to know what these programs are,” said vice chairman Max Berry. “Second, would we have to worry about upkeep of these homes?” “I just went to an Economic Advisory Board meeting last week,” said Leonard. “During the meeting, we got into a discussion on what else we can do. “In my opinion, we need to get housing costs at different levels,” the mayor suggested. He noted that most of the homes being built were in the $150,000 range. He said more homes were needed in the $75,000 range to accomodate lower income families. He also said the Economic Advisory Board dealt with the issue of helping lower housing costs. “If [the Economic Advisory Board’s members] were spending their time working on housing, how were they going to deal with economic issues?” he asked. “It waters down their message.” Another board would have to deal with these programs, indicated Leonard. He suggested the Housing Authority. Leonard also indicated one of the board’s members would have to take the lead in instituting the changes. “Someone on the Authority would have to take on structuring of these programs,” he noted. According to Schwartz, it would be a different direction for the board. “HUD is running this thing because that is the way it was set up,” he explained. Even though he is new to the board, Schwartz said hadn’t seen “where the Housing Authority has tried to expand itself.” “I think the city needs to set up its own authority,” he finally suggested. “I would advise that you have a special meeting on this and bring back a recommendation to the city commission,” urged Leonard. Hit and Run Victim SeriousA Ponca City man remains hospitalized following a bizarre hit-and-run accident Tuesday night. Jackie G. Hisey, 37, hit a dog while riding his motorcycle, precipitating the hit-and-run. When he stopped to help the dog, Hisey was struck by a pickup truck. It fled the scene. According to police information officer Sherry Bowers, the accident occurred just after 10 p.m. Tuesday night south of the intersection of Fifth Street and Fresno Avenue. Hisey was traveling southbound on Fifth Street when he struck the dog. A motorist, who stopped to help the 37-year-old man, told police that while he was trying to “direct traffic around the accident, a dark colored pickup swerved to avoid hitting him and struck the accident victim,” said Bowers. Hisey was flown to Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City early Wednesday moring. His condition is reported as serious. Police state they need the public’s assistance in locating the driver of the dark colored pickup that left the scene of this accident. If there is information regarding the driver of the pickup, call Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. Callers remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Relay for Life Event Does Well Despite Inclement WeatherTONKAWA — Despite bad weather the Relay for Life, held on the Northern Oklahoma College’s campus in Tonkawa on July 21, was considered a huge success by Sandy Linton, relay committee chair. “Even though the 12-hour relay ended at midnight due to inclement weather, everyone had a memorable time. Sixteen teams from both Blackwell and Tonkawa raised $31,006.44 in the team event to fight cancer as compared to last year where fifteen teams participated and raised $28,966.92. After expenses, we are excited about presenting $30,194.34 to the American Cancer Society,” Linton said. Teams receiving the awards for raising the most money were Dale & Associates CPAs, Inc., who raised $3,405; Tonkawa Foundry Inc., raised $3,181; Service bank of Tonkawa, brought in $2,797.50. Individuals who raised the most money were: Greg Armstrong raised $1,625; Sandy Linton brought in $1,165; Carol Sawyer who contributed $530; Bruce Dale helped with $500; Mirth Beall raised $465; Pat Brand brought in $400; Kerry Gray helped with $373; Jeff Foss who contributed $370; Mic Sheakley brought in $330; Nevona Kegans raised $265; Kathleen Brown helped with $259; Karla Wooderson who contributed $250. Northern Oklahoma College’s campsite, “The Roaring 20s” won most creative campsite. Honorable mentions were best cancer related theme Northern Therapy and Rehabilitation; best authentic campsite was Tonkawa Tribe; best entertainment was awarded to Tonkawa Foundry and best costume campsite was given to Dale & Associates CPAs, Inc. Greg Armstrong was awarded the spirit stick for his enthusiasm throughout the event. David Nelson, from NOC, won first place in the newspaper costume contest as “Sexy Bird,” honorable mention went to Greg Armstrong, of Dale & Associates CPAs Inc., and Dennis Buss, from Service Bank, for “Gladiator” as most authentic costume and “Cat in the Hat” most original. Activities to raise money for the fund raiser consisted of luminary sales totaling $830; moons and stars sales raised $110; T-Shirt sales contributed $160; INTEGRIS’ kiss a pig contest, bake sale and benefit dance brought in $363 as well as many other fund raising techniques. Funds were also raised during the carnival. Some activities were INTEGRIS’ dunk tank, popcorn provided by Service Bank; Tonkawa Tribes meat pies and NOC’s car bash. The committee would like to thank the survivor’s who participated in the event, to everyone who helped with the evening and to the businesses who donated give-away items. Plans are already being made for next years event in hopes of a bigger and better turn out. Kids Rodeo Planned at Library Following Saturday ParadeBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Kids, put on your cowboy hat and boots and head on over to the Ponca City Library on Saturday for a rootin’ tootin’ hi-ho time! The library is holding a Kids’ Rodeo on the front lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will directly follow the 101 Wild West Rodeo parade. “If you are 12-years-old and under and have dreamed about being a rodeo star, come join us for this first annual event,” invited Tammy Denny, administrative assistant at the library and coordinator for the event. According to Denny, organizers at the library like to coordinate activities with events in the community. “Basically, we are just trying to promote activities in our community,” she said. This helps make patrons of the facility aware of community happenings. “Programs like the Kids’ Rodeo help to promote those activities,” she explained. “It’s also a great way for kids to have lots of fun and learn a little about rodeos.” Activities include stick horse barrel racing, a goat tying contest, steer roping and horse rides. “At each of these activities a table will be set up where kids can sign in,” she said. “When they sign in their names will be put in a box for a random drawing to be held every 15-minutes, and winners will receive prizes.” “The Kiwanis will also be selling caramel apples at the event,” she continued. Special guests include Megan Schneeberger, reigning Miss 101 Wild West Rodeo queen; Miss Rodeo Oklahoma teen Lacey Rae Stubblefield, from Enid; and Miss Rodeo Oklahoma princess Tiffany Teehee, from Claremore. Also, to help keep the kids smiling, the 101 Wild West Rodeo clown will help entertain. The horses at the Kids’ Rodeo will be provided by Kelly and Tracy Dunn of Ponca City. Sponsors are Kids Kastle, the Seven-Up Bottling Co., the 101 Ranch Rodeo Foundation, Sun & Fun, North Park Cinema and Braums. For more information contact Denny at 767-0345. Marland Estate Panel Awaits Plans on ProjectBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Work in progress plans for the former Petroleum Museum were shown to the members of the Marland Estate Commission Tuesday. Conoco has donated funds to renovate the museum, which is to be centered basically on E.W. Marland and Marland Oil. Marland was the forerunner of Conoco. A team of experts from Southwest Museum and Conoco from Houston are expected to be here during next week to finalize plans. Commission member James York of Conoco shared the tentative plans and drawings with the group. Eldridge Manering, the commission’s representative, will be involved in the process. Target date for completion is late December. Admission fee for the Marland Mansion will be reduced by the amount of the gate fee during the two days of Oktoberfest. Gate admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. This was the only item of new business on the agenda. Sherry Muchmore, chairman, reported that Lana Jones and Linda Van Peenen are chairing the Collections Committee. She told that the Bob Westmoreland has been helping to find replacements for the missing prints of the Bride of the Morning Star production by the late Walt Harris. This collection was given to the Mansion. She announced that Truman Smith, who worked with Harris and Westmoreland on the project will be meeting with the committee and explaining the prints and the video. Jon Kennedy, Marland Estate buildings committee chairman gave a written report and named chairmen for various buildings. Buildings and chairmen, are Angela Hall, Richard Winterrowd; Artist Studio, Doyle Worstell; Petroleum Museum, Eldridge Manering/James York; Lydie’s Cottage/Carriage House, Kennedy; gazebo, boathouse, Kennedy and estate staff; Gate House/Rose Lane House, Chuck Greenwood; and Mansion, Kennedy/Greenwood, estate staff. A list of building and other repairs and improvements that have been completed or are in the process was presented by Kathy Adams, executive director. DEATHSBillie V. Dragoo Billie V. DragooBillie V. Dragoo, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 2000, at Tender Heart Health Care. She was 82. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Longwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Billie V. Dragoo was born March 22, 1918, in Fostoria, Texas, the daughter of Dutch and Rose (Turner) Jeffcoat. She grew up and graduated from high school in Fostoria. She attended nurses training in Kansas and retired from Wilson County Hospital in Neodesha, Kan., as a surgical nurse. She came to Ponca City in 1985. She enjoyed quilting and being with her family. Survivors include a son, Bruce L. Kennedy of Ponca City; a brother, Robert Jeffcoat; and five sisters, Lottie Mae Walker, Mamie Moody, Agnes Justus, Muriel Sheffield and Lois Garland, all of Texas; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. ObituariesCarolyn Sue CoxCarolyn Sue Cox went home to be with her Creator, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2000, at her home. She was 59 years of age. A celebration of her life and legacy will take place Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with Mike Sweetman, Hospice chaplain, presiding. Burial is under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, where no viewing will be held. Carolyn Sue was born on Dec. 29, 1940, in Ponca City to Harold Clyde and Dorothy Ellen (Gentry) Lake. She attended Ponca City public schools and graduated from Po-Hi in May of 1959. She was united in marriage to Robert Darryl Cox on June 7, 1959, in Ponca City and moved to Stillwater, where they made their home. In 1965, they moved to Denver, Colo., where Carolyn Sue went to work for Decal, Inc. as a finishing artist. In 1984, they moved back to Ponca City, and Sue was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Arvada, Colo., as well as the Beta Sigma Phi international sorority. Sue enjoyed doing crafts, listening to country music and country dancing and, recently, she took up a deep interest in fine cooking. She loved to be with her family every minute of every chance she could. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 41 years, Robert Darryl Cox; three sons and their spouses, Scott Reed and Katherine Cox of Garland, Texas, Brian Bradley and Shanan Cox of Chelsea, and Aaron Weston and Angi Cox of Texarkana, Texas; four grandchildren, Graceann Cox of Garland, Texas, Zachary Cox of Chelsea, and Conner and Hannah Cox of Texarkana, Texas; and one dear sister, Patsy Hicks of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103 Ponca City, Okla. 74601 The family will be at 2 Michael Drive, located in the Sandy Parks Estate east of Ponca City, to receive friends and relatives. paid obituary James E. MyersJames E. Myers, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa. He was 67. The service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in the Ranch Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Calvert, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. James was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Ponca City, the son of Charles Alfred Myers and Lillie (Stewart) Myers. He was raised in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1950. From 1954 to 1959 and from 1965 to 1969, he worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. In 1970, he went to work for Smith Tool in Ponca City until 1990, when ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, dominoes, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Ranch Drive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Helen of the home; two sons, Mike Myers and his wife Barbara of Tarboro, N.C., and Alan Myers and his wife Ceci of Ponca City; two daughters, Belinda Ertel and her husband Lynn of Tulsa, and Teresa Parker and her husband Kenneth of Ponca City; three brothers, William Myers of Ponca City, Marion Myers of Kansas City, and Robert Myers of Ranch Drive; a sister Marcella Parker of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Derrick and his wife Darci, Sarah, Amanda and Rachel Myers, Sarah and Amy Parker, and Shayla and Shanna Gildhouse. James was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dolly Mae Penzer and Mary Jane Daniel; and one grandson, Archie Todd Myers. Memorials may be made to the Histiocytosis Association of America, 302 Broadway, Pitman, N.J. 08071 or to the Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association, P.O. Box 96292, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73143. paid obituary C.B. Smith Jr.C.B. Smith Jr., 301 South Oak Street, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 75. The funeral will be Friday, 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home. Interment services will be private and there will be no public viewing at the funeral home. Born April 12, 1925, at Three Sands, he was the son of Clarence Buford and Clara H. Moler Smith. He attended Ponca City schools and graduated in 1943. On Dec. 17, 1948, he married the former Violet Aleene Waller Evans in Ponca City. C.B. worked for Cities Services in the lab and later for Conoco in C&P Services. He retired in 1985. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and also the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, particularly making children’s toys, feeding the birds and squirrels, and entertaining his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Violet, of the home; two daughters, Aleene and her husband Keith Romine of Ponca City, and Dianna and her husband Gaylord Hock of Fairfax; grandchildren, Ida Bea Romine Cathey, James Cathey, Melissa Birch Romine, Charles Bryan Romine, Crystal Romine, Cory Pendleton, Gaylord Lee Hock Jr., Nichole Marie Hock, Jennifer J. Hock, and Terri Collins Hock; and great-grandchildren, Nicole Renee Birch-Romine, Lindsi Romine, Camron Blake Romine, Jonathan Jacob Lee Hock, Kerri Collins, and Daulton Collins; and six nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, for cancer research, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104. The family will be at the home, 301 South Oak. paid obituary Services PendingVera Pauline BaldockVera Pauline (Johnson) Baldock, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 63. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Ernest EatonErnest Eaton, resident of Grainola, died Thursday morning, Aug. 17, 2000, at the Fairfax Hospital. He was 81. Local survivors include his wife, Lois D. of the home; a daughter, Connie Farrow of Grainola; and a son, Allen Eaton of Shidler. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Milan J. MurrayMilan J. “Mike” Murray, Ponca City resident, died early Thursday morning, Aug. 17, 2000, at his home. He was 88. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. FuneralsFriday Teresa Joy McDonaldTeresa Joy McDonald — Funeral at 2 p.m. in the First Assembly of God Church with burial following in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Saturday Anastasia OttoAnastasia Otto — Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church; rosary 7 p.m. in the chapel of Trout Funeral home. Mildred Henrietta Kappenburg ShirerMildred Henrietta Kappenburg Shirer — Graveside service at 10 a.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFS-- Ponca Princess Applications — Applications for the 2000-2001 Ponca Princess contest can be picked up at the Ponca tribe’s headquarters in White Eagle or by calling (580) 762-8104. Pauline’s Shrimp peel, all you can eat, $11.95, Friday 18th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Meeting Set — A meeting for the Jack and Jill League at Ponca Bowl is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the bowling alley. Call 762-6333 for further information. 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. Need Tickets for Shriners Concert? — In the story that included two pictures for the Kay County Shriners Oct. 7 concert at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, an important part was left out. Anyone needing tickets for the concert should call Bill Harvey at (580) 765-5676. Pancake Feed: Ponca Lodge No. 83 A.F. & A.M. 1200 W. Grand Ave. Ponca City, Okla. Saturday, August 19, 2000. Serving from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults - $3.50 and 12 and under - $2.50. adv. Accident — A motorist reported an accident with injury at the intersection of North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue to Ponca City police at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday. Two officers were assigned and an ambulance and engine two from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A report was taken and a vehicle was towed from the scene. 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 multi-injury accident 7.5 miles East of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11 was reported to Ponca City police at 9:51 a.m. Wednesday. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. One patient was treated at the scene. The Baby shop grand opening sale Saturday 19th. 1815 North Union. adv. Intoxicated Subject — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 10:14 a.m. Wednesday a man was on the south side of a business near the intersection of East Ponca Avenue and South Third Street huffing paint. Two officers were assigned. A 38-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Final Markdown! Take an extra 25% off all sale items through Sunday. Carla’s Hallmark, 405 E. Grand, downtown. adv. Burglary — A break in was reported at the old Ponca City News building, 200 North Third Street, to Ponca City police at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned, but no report was taken. Win One million Gold Crown points! Ask us how! Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Accident — Someone reported a semi-truck was stuck under an underpass in the 100 block of West South Avenue at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Two officers were assigned, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Theft — A woman in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street requested a Ponca City police officer for a stolen property report at 1:32 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Animal Call — Someone reported a subject in the 500 block of South Third Street was beating and cutting on a dog in a back yard to Ponca City police at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned, but was unable to make contact with the caller. The officer noted the dogs at the location were fine. Fire Run — A grass fire in the center median three miles west of Waverly on U.S. 60 was reported to the Communications Center at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday. The Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department handled the call. Fire Run — Someone reported two round bales of hay were on fire in the 4700 block of South U.S. 177 to the Communications Center at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday. Unit one from the Ponca City Fire Department handled the call. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — Someone reported a gas meter was hit by a vehicle in the 1900 block of Turner Street to Ponca City police at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned. Oklahoma Natural Gas was also contacted. No report was taken. Accident — A 911 call came into the Communications Center at 2:21 a.m. Thursday reporting an overturned car in a parking lot in the 2900 block of North Union Avenue. No injuries were reported. One officer was assigned and a second officer assisted. Station No. 4 of the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Prowler — A woman in the 1000 block of North Second Street reported seeing several subjects walking the area and looking into cars to Ponca City police at 3:13 a.m. Thursday. Stolen Vehicle — A woman at a business in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a red 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually was stolen to Ponca City police at 3:34 a.m. Thursday. The vehicle had a full tank of gas and the keys were left in the vehicle. There was also a .22 caliber single shot rifle in the vehicle. Surrounding agencies were advised. Shoplifting — A clerk at a business in the 3100 block of East U.S. 60 in Osage County reported a 19-year-old man had taken a 30-pack of beer and left southbound in a dark colored Dodge pickup to Ponca City police at 4:03 a.m. Thursday. The call was transferred to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Theft — A man in the 1700 block of South Ninth Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 6:19 a.m. on Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. - GARDENINGDiggin In The DirtBy Kathy Zehr Garden Problems Multiply in Heat Hot — really hot — summer days seem to bring out the worst enemies to the vegetable and flower gardens. Sitting in a recent meeting, the discussion turned to the vegetable gardener’s favorite — tomatoes - and several growers said their tomatoes are dying from the bottom up. So a part of this column will cover some life-saving techniques for the tomato, and if not too late, may save many of these juicy favorites for fall eating. First, when a problem is spotted on a tomato plant, quick action is required. Water, Water, Water! For healthy tomato plants, the soil at the root area must be saturated twice a week from 12-18 inches deep consistently through the months of August and September. Drip irrigation is ideal since water splashing on the foliage is a “no-no” and often spreads diseases. A mulch (use your grass cuttings, newspapers, or other non-seeded plants) keeps the ground from drying out. Weeds around the base of the plants spread disease and harbor harmful insects and must to be destroyed regularly. Leaving tomatoes on the vine to ripen fully, weakens the vine and slows down development of new blooms and fruit. It also encourages tomato cracking and the red color attracts animals to eat or peck them. Tomatoes should be picked when about half-ripe and allowed to ripen at about 70 degrees indoors. Drifting weed sprays often cause a twisting distortion to tomato stems and leaves. With proper care, tomatoes usually survive a light dose and return to normal growth later in the season. Some common problems appearing on tomato plants because of inconsistent watering include leaf curl, blossom end rot, blossom drop and fruit split. Sometimes splitting will occur after a heavy rainfall, even though plants have been properly watered. Pick the fruit at the pink stage if cracking begins to appear. Day temperatures rising above 92 degrees for several days often cause blossom drop or misshapen fruit. Avoid excessive fertilization during hot weather. Some diseases that seem to be increasing in Oklahoma include fusarium and verticillium wilts, which we have had to fight this year. The fungus is carried into the garden by infected plants or seed in the spring or harbored in your soil from a previous year’s crop. Plants usually start to show first signs of trouble when the plant is beginning to produce good fruit. The lower leaves begin to turn yellow and die. One or more branches may be affected, while others remain healthy. In my garden, the disease seems to affect the secondary growths and skips those with tomatoes or blooms. The woody stems display the symptoms of the diseases by turning brown or developing black or gray spots. In addition to rotating your crops, wilts are best controlled by planting tomato seedlings labeled resistant to various funguses (VFFNT). The more disease resistant - the more letters will appear on the identity or care label. In Oklahoma I have never seen plants with all the letters on the labels, so we just have to settle for those with the most labeled resistance (usually just VFN). Harvest the fruit from severely infected plants and remove every infected leaf, stem and root from the garden (don’t put them in the compost pile). Other nearby plants or weeds may also serve as host plants and spread the fungus. Fungicides may slow down the progress of the disease on healthier looking plants. In addition to crop rotation, suggestions for eliminating destructive fungus include soil solarization or treatment with chemical fumigants. However, prevention methods will not work, if next year’s plantlets or seeds are infected and carry the fungus back into your garden. Aphids, Mites and Other Pests Any gardener who has planted flowers, woody ornamentals or veggies has had to battle aphids, spider mites, flea beetles, various worms and other pests. OSU extension brochure # F-6012 states that insecticides do not work equally well on all pests, so a correct diagnosis is critical to matching the right insecticide to the identified pest. Identification of pests should be made in early morning before they go away to hide during the heat of the day. Reminder: Almost every plant in your yard needs at least an inch of water each week to remain healthy. SPORTSSooners Shine With Offense Sooners Shine With OffenseNORMAN (AP) — Josh Heupel threw for 129 yards and a touchdown Wednesday to highlight Oklahoma’s second scrimmage of fall workouts. Heupel was 11-of-21, with a 36-yard touchdown pass to Antwone Savage. He also was intercepted once, by defensive tackle Bary Holleyman, who made a juggling one-handed catch after deflecting the pass. ‘‘I was very happy with the way we performed this afternoon,’’ coach Bob Stoops said. ‘‘I saw plenty of big plays out there, both by the offense and defense. ‘‘It was obvious that our players were ready to come out here and scrimmage today,’’ he said. ‘‘The effort was excellent and we had very little mistakes that weren’t caused by someone making a big play.’’ Savage led all receivers with four catches for 80 yards. The leading rusher was Renaldo Works, who had 18 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Oklahoma resumes its two-a-day practices Friday. The team will hold Fan Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon and will hold its final public scrimmage that evening. Sports NotesA Junior Disc Golf competition will be held Friday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Otoe Missouria Housing Authority. The competition is open to youths 16 and under. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
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