LOCAL

PC Has Connection to New Capitol Dome
Large Crowd Enjoys Final Night of 101 Wild West Rodeo
Nearly News
Final Results Of 101 Wild West Rodeo
Elementary Orchestra Class Meeting Aug. 25
Ponca Powwow Flag Openings Still Available

PC Has Connection to New Capitol Dome

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ponca City has a connection to the new proposed dome of the state’s Capitol building in Oklahoma City. The Capitol building’s architect Solomon Andrew Layton also designed numerous structures in Ponca City, including the seat of government — the Civic Center. Layton designed the Civic Center with George Forsyth and S. Wemyss Smith.

“The dome will certainly compliment the number one building in the state of Oklahoma,” Blake Wade, executive director of the Centennial Commemorative Commission, said.

The Capitol building was basically designed in 1914 by Layton, who also drafted the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand, Gov. E.W. Marland’s first house now known as Marland’s Grand House.

Wade, who was head of the Oklahoma Historical Society, when the Pioneer Woman Museum was enlarged, is familiar with the Ponca City and the architectural impact that Layton made on the town.

There had been a lot of discussion about what statue would top the new dome. The Pioneer Woman was one of those mentioned, along with Will Rogers and others. The decision was announced Friday by the Oklahoma Art Council executive Betty Price, that the statue will be a Native American.

The symbol will need to be 20 to 25 feet high in order to be seen from ground level. Wade said that a replica of the selected statue is to be cast in an 8 to ten foot size and placed in the capitol rotunda so folks can get a better view.

According to the new brochure about the capitol building, “The goal is to have the dome completed by Nov. 16, 2002 — which is the anniversary of statehood day.”

“The Oklahoma State Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission is not only preparing for the biggest celebration in state history in 2007, it is building an inheritance for future generations,” the brochure says.

The contracts for the dome’s construction has been awarded to two Tulsa companies. Flintco, Inc., which will partner with the Manhattan Construction Company. Construction is expected to begin in April.

Wade noted that over the years there have been new casting and ways of putting the dome on and that it maybe lighter than the original limestone. The architecture for the capitol building is classical Greek and Roman.

Layton and Ponca City

The capitol’s visionary lead architect Solomon Andrew Layton designed a number of buildings or houses in Ponca City. The architect drafted some of the Ponca City buildings and dwelling plans by himself and others with associates.

Oilman E.W. Marland’s first home on Grand was built by Layton’s blueprint. This three-story home owned by the City of Ponca City since 1967 houses the Indian, 101 Ranch and the DAR Museums.

A favorite of Marland’s, Layton was commissioned by Marland Oil to do the office building at 1000 South Pine, now a part of the Conoco complex. The Civic Center, 516 East Grand, was a work of Layton, Smith and Forsyth, and is currently undergoing a complete major renovation. When redone the building will house most city departments plus public meeting rooms.

Another public structure planned by Layton, Smith and Forsyth was the Moose Lodge, 111 North Third.

Local dwellings designed by Layton for prominent pioneer families in the oil hey day of Ponca City are the former James J. McGraw house, 400 North Fourth, and the former D.J. Donahoe house, 302 South Seventh, according to Bret Carter chairman of the Historical Preservation organization.

Other historical Ponca City structures, Layton collaborated on with Smith and George Forsyth are the Sam Collins Jr. house, 1204 East Central; L.S. Barnes house, 402 North Sixth, Layton and Forsyth. George Forsyth is not to be confused with John Duncan Forsyth, who was the master architect for the Marland Mansion, 901 Monument.

Layton Displays

The first floor of the Capitol in Oklahoma has several displays relating to Layton. There is a large oil portrait of the architect and a display case featuring his drawing tool and documents related to the building.

One display is the original architect’s water color rendering of the Sate Capitol with its proposed dome. The posted information reads: “Whatever happened to the dome? The original appropriation of $1,515,000 for capitol construction was used up adding three additional floors. To get around this they called the first floor a basement, the basement a sub-basement, and a mezzanine was added between the first and second floors making six floors in all.”

Centennial Projects

Wade is looking for Centennial projects in local communities to commemorate the anniversary of Oklahoma’s statehood in 2007. Ponca City’s mayor Tom Leonard met with Wade and Chuck Garrison, director of Military Affairs for the Centennial Commemorative Commission to learn what projects would qualify for financial aid.

Large Crowd Enjoys Final Night of 101 Wild West Rodeo

By BOB PATTERSON

News City Editor

In what was termed by at least two 101 Rodeo Foundation officials, Saturday’s performance of the 101 Wild West Rodeo was “the biggest crowd that I’ve seen here since becoming involved in the foundation.”

That may be true, since it nearly filled the rodeo grounds bleachers from one end to the other.

And they didn’t have a bad show to see either, as the stock of Rafter H Livestock Company of Dell Hall and the professional cowboys and cowgirls put on quite a performance.

Kept informed from the first moment to the very last by Dr. Lynn Phillips of Enid, and his newest partner in the announcer’s booth, Curt Robinson of Pendleton, Ore., who was a delight during the timed events with his statistics and calls, rodeo fans had little left to be desired.

The best actually would be hard to select, but the team roping pair of Red Nichols and Ted McKee of Ponca City were quite the favorite to Ponca City — and they were the non-professionals. All they did was to nearly duplicate an earlier performance of 9.0 in the local team roping event, with a 9.1 on Saturday and that put them into the top spot of seven teams competing to win the saddles provided by 101 Beverage. Nice going guys!

And the professional team ropers of Charles R. Pogue, Ringling, and Britt Bockius, Claremore, let the crowd see just how good they can perform. With a 4.9 on Saturday, the pair, header Pogue and heeler Bockius put with a 5.1 for a 10-flat performance in the average. That was good enough for second in the second-go and winning the average.

Another team had a 5.2 in Saturday’s performance, as Kansans Kirby Smith of Brookville and Luke Myles of Wichita finished third in the second go-round.

The crowd had quite a thrill in the bull riding also, as it watched Skoal’s King Kong of Rafter H, a National Finals Rodeo performer as well, buck Carlos Aguayo of Arlington, Texas off prior to the eight-second count. No harm done despite a disappointed Aguayo.

Also in the bull riding later the crowd saw Brent J. Vincent of Sulpher, La., ride Dr. Doolittle to an 81 score that got first place.

And to go with those performances, Case Drake of Sayre had a 76 on Hollywood Squares and Chad Drury had 75 on Copenhagen Pet to place third and fourth respectively.

In the girls barrel racing, Gail Hillman of Waller, Texas, whipped around the three barrels and home to the clocking of 17.56 and that was good enough for second place. Also on Saturday, Cindy Heina of Lincoln, Kan., had a 17.81 and that took fifth in the final ranking.

Calf roping enthusiasts got a treat from Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas, who had an 11.1 to go with an earlier 9.1 for a 20.2 and that took fourth in the average. Another roper, G. Craig Marsolf of Amorita had an 11.6 that went with a 10.6 for 22.2 and fifth in the average.

There were two top steer wrestling performances Saturday that took first and second in the second go-round, as Marvel Rogers of Del City had a 3.9 for first and Justin Rumford of Plevna, Kan., had 4.0 for second.

Saddle bronc riders also pulled into the top three spots, when Bart I. Nichols of Guymon had an 80 for second and Rance Bray, Dumas, Texas, had 77 for a tie for third.

One bareback rider just got into the final standings, that being Lee Jay Lammon of Jay, when he scored 76 on Stormin’ Norman.

Nearly News

Hopefully, only parents of high school students will be going to the Back-to-School event set for Tuesday, Aug. 22. A brief announcement in Sunday’s News indicated all schools would be involved, and the administration office informed The News early Monday that was not the case. Just at the High School.

Final Results Of 101 Wild West Rodeo

Official Results

101 Wild West Rodeo

(Submitted by Shelley Hall,

Secretary Rafter H

Livestock Contractor)

BAREBACK RIDING

1. William Pittman, Florence, Mo., 80, $1,057.48; 2. Jeffrey Collins, Redfield, Kan., 80, $1,057.48; 3. Eric Mouton, Weatherford, 78, $656.37; Mike Cooley, Weatherford, 77, $437.58; Trey Fisher, Madisonville, Texas, 76, $218.78; 6. Lee Jay Lammon, Jay, 76, $218.78.

STEER WRESTLING

(First Go-Round)

1. Ote Berry, Checotah, 3.7, $966.66; 2. Jared Nuffer, Medicine Lodge, Kan., 3.9, $799.99; 3. Shawn Johnson, Checotah, 4.0, $633.33; 4. Shawn Lindley, McAlester, 4.1, $466.66; 5. (tie) Jeff Babek, Granite, 4.4, $233.32; 5. (tie) Shane Sparks, Allen, 4.4, $233.32.

(Second Go-Round)

1. Marvel Rogers, Del City, 3.9, $966.66; 2. Justin Rumford, Plevna, Kan., 4.0, $799.99; 3. (tie) Walt Sherry, Holdenville, 4.3, $466.66; 3. (tie) Cody Odell, Como, Texas, 4.3, $466.66; 3. (tie) Andre Delcambre, Hackberry, La., 4.3, $466.66; 6. Tom Duvall, Hitchita, 4.5, $166.66.

(Average)

1. Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., 4.9 and 4.6 for 9.5, $966.66; 2. (tie) Cody Odell, Como, Texas, 5.3 and 4.3 for 9.6, $716.66; 2 (tie) Jeff Babek, Granite 5.2 and 4.4 for 9.6, $716.66; 4. Glen Clark, Wichita Falls, Texas, 5.0 and 4.7 for 9.7, $466.66; 5. Joel Edmondson, Eureka, Kan., 4.7 and 5.3 for 10.0, $299.99; 6. Tom Duvall, Hitchita, 6.1 and 4.5 for 10.6, $166.66.

SADDLE BRONC RIDING

1. Dan Etbauer, Goodwell, 81, $1,363.39; Bart Nichols, Guymon, 80, $1,032.87; 3. Matt Reed, El Dorado, Kan., 78, $743.67; 4. (tie) Rance Bray, Dumas, Texas, 77, $392.49; 4. (tie) Cauy Hughes, Preston, Kan., 77, $392.49; 6. (tie) Billy Etbauer, Ree Heights, S.D., 74, $68.85; 6. (tie) Brent Burns, Edwardsville, Kan., 74, $68.85; 6. (tie) Todd Hipsag, Firth, Neb., 74, $68.85.

CALF ROPING

(First Go-Round)

1. Justin Lankford, Blanchard, 8.5, $1,149.51; 2. Robbie Pierce, Locust Grove, 8.7, $951.31; 3. Dirk Decker, Clayton, 8.9, $753.12; 4. (tie) Shaun Franklin, Wetumka, 9.0, $455.83; 4. Kolby Ungeheuer, Columbus, Kan., 9.0, $455.83; 6. (tie) Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas, 9.1, $99.09; 6. (tie) David Lawson, Newcastle, 9.1, $99.09.

(Second Go-Round)

1. Clint Akins, 7.6, $1,149.51; 2. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, 7.7, $951.31; 3. Kurt Goulding, Duncan, 8.1, $753.12; 4. Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., 8.4, $554.93; 5. Walt White, Okmulgee, 9.0, $356.74; 6. Doug Clark, Wayne, 9.2, $198.19.

(Average)

1. (tie) Walt White, Okmulgee, 10.2 and 9.0 for 19.2, $1,050.41; 1. (tie) Randy Davis, 19.2, $1,050.41; 3. Shaun Franklin, Wetumka, 9.0 and 10.6 for 19.6, $753.12; 4. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas, 9.1 and 11.1 for 20.2, $554.93; 5. Craig Marsolf, Amorita, 10.6 and 11.6 for 22.2, $356.74; 6. Kolby Ungeheuer, Locust Grove, 9.0 and 13.6 for 22.6, $198.19.

TEAM ROPING

(First Go-Round)

1. Charlie Pogue, Ringling and Britt Bockius, Claremore, 5.1, $566.43 each; 2. Nick Sartain, Yukon, and D.J. O’Connor, Coyle, 5.5, $424.82 each; 3. Paul Petska and Cory Petska, Lexington, 5.6, $283.21 each; 4. Rhet Johnson, Duke, and Garrison Nippert, Mangum, 5.9, $141.60 each.

(Second Go-Round)

1. Jared Norris and Travis Goad, 4.6, $566.43 each; 2. Charlie Pogue, Ringling and Britt Bockius, Claremore, 4.9, $424.82 each; 3. Kirby Smith, Brookville, Kan. and Luke Myler, Wichita, 5.2, $283.21 each; 4. Donnie McNeece and Travis Alford, 5.3, $141.60 each.

(Average)

1. Charlie Pogue, Ringling and Britt Bockius, Claremore, 10.0, $566.43; 2. Paul Petska and Cory Petska, Lexington, 11.9, $424.82 each; 3. Marshall Samples, Abilene, Kan. and Kinny Harrell, Brady, Texas, 13.5, $283.21 each; 4. Nick Sartain, Yukon and D.J. O’Connor, Coyle, 15.2, $141.60 each.

BULL RIDING

1. Brent Vincent, Sulpher, La., 81, $1,936.37; 2. Jeff Boudreau, Purcell, 80, $1,466.95; 3. Case Drake, Sayre, 76, 1,056.20; 4. (tie) Chad Drury, Weatherford, 75, $557.3; 4. (tie) Mark Ward, North Platte, Neb., 75, $557.43; 6. Ryan Langston, Locust Grove, 73, $273.39.

BARREL RACING

1. Kim Thomas, Springer, 17.41, $1,021.60; 2. Gail Hillman, Waller, Texas, 17.56, $875.66; 3. Nancy Powell, Kinta, 17.57, $729.72; 4. Tamara Reinhardt, Lakin, Kan., 17.76, $632.42; 5. Cindy Heina, Lincoln, Kan., 17.81, $486.48; 6. (tie) Betty Beckham, Springtown, Texas, 17.84, $340.53; 6. (tie) Kim Squires, Carnegie, 17.84, $340.53; 8. Jeanne Anderson, White City, Kan., 17.87, $194.59; 9. Betsy Hastie, Cleveland, Mo., 17.90, $145.94; 10. (tie) Colette Baier, Hardtner, Kan., 17.94, $48.64; 10. (tie) Jennifer Weaver, Vinita, 17.94, $48.64.

Elementary Orchestra Class Meeting Aug. 25

All Ponca City fifth graders (and Garfield Academy fourth grades) can embark on a new journey this year by enrolling in orchestra class.

Beginning string instruction in violin, viola, cello and string bass will be offered twice each week, during regular school hours, at each elementary school.

Students interested in learning to play a string instrument should bring their parents to a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building at the high school.

During this meeting, information on enrollment procedures, requirements for class participation, responsibilities of the student and instrument size will be covered. Various handouts about string playing will be available.

There will be time for answering questions concerning the orchestra program as well as individual consultation help. The entire string faculty of Dan Larson, Valerie Huffman and Keith Powers will be available.

Learning to play a string instrument and belonging to the school orchestra opens up a new world of friendship, fun and opportunity. Orchestra students may participate fully in the academic offerings in school, athletics and other extracurricular activities all the way through high school.

Orchestra membership can teach your child how to play an instrument, give them pride in achievement while boosting their self-confidence and self-awareness. Along with performing, students involved in music usually earn better grades in other studies. Studies have shown that students who are involved in music performance classes score higher on college entrance exams than students not involved in these music classes.

In addition, the more years of study the higher the scores. The skills and study habits learned within the musical framework carry over into adulthood and into life.

For further questions contact Dan Larson, music coordinator, at 767-9500, ext. 134.

Ponca Powwow Flag Openings Still Available

WHITE EAGLE — Ponca tribal families wishing to honor their deceased veteran family members or relatives, male or female, by flag raising and the flying of the flag during the 124th annual Ponca Indian Powwow should contact the American Legion Buffalo Post 38 as soon as possible.

Flag openings are available for Thursday, Friday and Sunday of this year’s powwow.

Have the deceased veteran’s flag available the morning of the flag raising at 7:15 a.m. at the south arena or bring the flag to the adjutant Delbert A. “Smokey” Cole at 8826 South U.S. 177, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or call 718-9570, for more information or directions.

DEATHS

Charles Edward Schickram
Alford Boyd Caygle
Billy D. Wilson
Gerald Merlin Nix
Billie Maxine Ford
Charles D. Lantz
James A. Aytes Sr.

Charles Edward Schickram

TULSA — Charles Edward Schickram, resident of Tulsa, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Ponca City. He was 102.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service of Tulsa.

Charles Edward Schickram was born April 13, 1898, in Guthrie, the son of Louis and Minnie Schickram. He was employed as an accountant with the Skelly Oil Company until his retirement.

Survivors include his son Bill Schickram of Ponca City, a daughter, Jane Coe Wiggins of Mansfield, Texas; three sisters, Sadie Schickram, Ann Moorman and Amie all of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Alford Boyd Caygle

SEILING — Alford Boyd Caygle, former resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, at the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 62.

The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. J.A. Brinkman, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church in Woodward, and the Rev. Michael Brien, pastor of the Seiling Gospel Lighthouse, officiating. Burial will follow in the Brumfield Cemetery under the direction of the Redinger Funeral Home of Seiling.

Alford Boyd Caygle was born March 28, 1938, in Hollandale, Miss., the son of William Laverne and Fannie (Chaney) Caygle. He married Sarah Avis Anson on Nov. 14, 1958, in Ponca City, where they made their first home. He was employed by the city of Blackwell. On Jan. 24, 1961, he started employment with Oklahoma Gas and Electric on a construction crew out of Fort Smith, Ark. He transferred to Enid in Dec. 1963, where he worked for the line department with OG&E’s local representative for 27 years. He was employed with OG&E for 39 years. He was a member of Lions Club in Seiling where he held several offices.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Caygle of Ponca City and Renee Koscheski of Clinton; one sister, Marie Pearson of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Robert Caygle of Tupelo, Miss.; one grandson; his fiancee, Connie Sue Helterbrake of Seiling; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Laverne Caygle Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Baptist Burn Center, or the Brumfield Cemetery. c/o Redinger Funeral Home and Chapel, P.O. Box 236, Seiling, Okla. 73663-0236.

Billy D. Wilson

FAIRFAX — Billy D. Wilson, longtime resident of the Fairfax community, died Saturday evening, Aug. 19, 2000, at his home in Fairfax. He was 71.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at the Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. George Weston presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax.

Billy D. Wilson was born July 20, 1929, in Carney, the son of Ollie B. Wilson and Maggie I. (Ruminer) Wilson. He attended the Carney schools. He married Jean Marie Batschelett on Sept. 20, 1952, in Eureka Springs, Ark. He was a self-employed construction worker and back-hoe operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing dominoes.

Survivors include his wife of the home; his mother; one son, Randy Wilson of Fairfax; two daughters, Pamela Christine Wilson of Fairfax and Sharon Early of Fairfax; three sisters, Lorene Hooks of Borger, Texas, Ercell Wilson of Ponca City and Betty Grigg of Fairfax; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Norma Sissel.

Honorary casket bearers will be Frank Haines, J.R. McConnell, Roy Hutcheson, Jim Crosby, J.D. Mixon, Dickie Johnston, Leslie Dilbeck and Lockwood Grigg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Joey Ranger Grigg Memorial Fund, in care of the First State Bank, Fairfax, Okla. 74637 or to the First United Methodist Church, 105 North Fifth Street, Fairfax, Okla. 74637.

Gerald Merlin Nix

PAWNEE — Gerald Merlin Nix, resident of Ralston, died Saturday, Aug. 19, in Ralston. He was 87.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the First Baptist Church in Ralston with burial to follow in the Masham Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee.

Gerald Merlin Nix was born April 13, 1913, in Yale, the son of Jason Spurgeon and Lura Ashley Nix. On March 1, 1934, he married Mavis Juanita Thelma Curtis in Stillwater. They moved to Ralston, where he lived most of his married life. They owned and operated a grocery store and cafe for many years. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, receiving a Bronze Star. Most of his life, he was employed in the construction business. He was a member of the American Legion and a retired volunteer fireman.

He is survived by three sons, Gerald G. Nix of Minco, Gilbert M. Nix of Ralston and Raymond R. “Bud” Nix of Perry; three daughters, Sue Ross of Perry, Donna L. Phillips of Duncan and Pamela A. Jarvis of Afton; one brother, Russell D. Nix of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Vera Strubb of Wichita, Kan., and LaWanda Nix of Duncan; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 2, 1988, his parents, a daughter, two great-grandchildren, and three brothers.

Billie Maxine Ford

Billie Maxine Ford, resident of Ponca City, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 20, 2000, at Tulsa Regional Hospital. She was 72.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at the First Christian Church in Fairfax with the Rev. George Weston presiding. Burial will be at the Ralston Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax.

Billie Maxine (Wiggins) Ford was born March 23, 1928, at Cleo Springs, the daughter of Cecil Leroy Wiggins and Mary Etta (Holdeman) Wiggins. She attended schools in California and Cleo Springs. She married Carl F. Ford on April 12, 1978, in Kingfisher. She was employed for several years as a nurses aide. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, bingo and fishing.

Survivors include her husband of the home; four sons, Mike Freeman of Ralston, Ron Freeman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cecil Allison of Grayhorse and Floyed Allison of Ponca City; five daughters, Mary Freeman of Paris, Ark,, Sherry Thompson of Grand Rapids, Ohio, Billie Kuhnle of Weston, Ohio, LaVonne Bagshaw of Ponca City and Diane Benham of Ponca City; three stepchildren, Ricky Ford and Carolyn Ford of Fresno, Calif., and Heather Ford of Tulsa; one brother, Marvin Leroy Wiggins of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Flora Belle Burch of Fort Gibson; 44 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Elton Freeman and Robert Leo Benham Jr..

Casket bearers will be Elton Freeman, Timothy Scheuer, Darren Bagshaw, Chuck Freeman, Alan Wilson and Rick Thompson. Honorary casket bearer will be Lester Bagshaw.

Services Pending

Charles D. Lantz

BLACKWELL — Charles D. Lantz of Blackwell died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Hospital in Ponca City. He was 43. Services are pending with Hackler Funeral Home.

James A. Aytes Sr.

TONKAWA — James A. “Okie” Aytes Sr., longtime Tonkawa resident, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2000, at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. He was 58. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

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Fund Raiser at El Chico — Cub Scout Pack 17 will hold a fund raiser at El Chico on Tuesday from 5 to 10 p.m. Come out for dinner and help support local Cub Scouts.

All Summer clothes 75% off and priced summer clothes 1/2 off. Priced jeans not included. Starting August 20 - September 2nd. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1000 block of North Union Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:57 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report taken.

Branson Christmas shows November 3-6. Great line-up. Book now. Be sure to go. 762-7591. adv.

Theft — A man in the 300 block of West Central Avenue reported his vehicle was burglarized overnight to Ponca City police at 11:16 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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

Theft — Someone in the 100 block of East Albany Avenue was reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 11:35 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Attention All area veterans & wives. You are invited to a free watermelon feed sponsored by the military order of the Cootie Veterans of Foreign wars. Post 1201 Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm adv.

Burglary — Someone in the 900 block of East South Avenue reported a burglary to Ponca City police at 1:12 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Burglary — A man in the 800 block of North Lake Street reported a drill that was stolen approximately three-weeks ago to Ponca City police at 1:17 p.m. Saturday. The man advised that the person who had sold him the drill had said he needed to report the theft. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fall Mums 6” pot $2.99 each or 10 for $25.00. 8” pots also available. New crop hanging baskets, porcelains, geranimals, & ferns $9.99 each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave. 1-580-762-2922. adv.

Theft — An employee of a business in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street advised Ponca City police at 1:54 p.m. Sunday that a customer informed the store several subjects were throwing merchandise over the fence at the Garden Department into a vehicle. The subjects left westbound out of town at a high rate of speed. An officer was assigned, but no report was taken at that time.

Fire Run — A clerk at a business in the 3500 block of East U.S. 60 reported a grass fire in a ditch across from the business to the Communications Center at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department handled the call.

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Gas Drive-Off — The clerk at a business in the 1600 block of West South Avenue reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 9:07 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A woman in the 200 block of South Waverly Street reported a stolen purse to Ponca City police at 9:28 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue reported after a traffic stop a 26-year-old woman was taken into custody for driving under intoxication and driving under revocation and a 49-year-old man for public intoxication at 1:27 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Robin Road and Pecan Road reported after a traffic stop a 30-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, no insurance and improper backing at 2:36 a.m. Sunday.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of East South Avenue and South Ninth Street reported a 42-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 6:32 a.m. Saturday.

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Animal Call — An officer with Animal Control reported picking up a dog that had been running loose in the 500 block of East Walnut Avenue at 9:06 a.m. Sunday.

Theft — A man in the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue reported the theft of two bicycles to Ponca City police at 10:17 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned, but the man was gone when the officer arrived.

Fire Run — A motorist reported a grass fire five-miles west of Waverly of U.S. 60 to the Communications Center at 11:10 a.m. Sunday. The Ranch Drive Fire Department handled the call.

Animal Call — Someone advised a stray dog was tangled up in a backyard in the 400 block of South Lake Street to Ponca City police at 2:25 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and the dog was picked up by Animal Control.

Burglary — Someone in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported a coming home and finding someone a tried to break into residence to Ponca City police at 3:07 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fire Run — Someone reported a grass fire at the intersection of U.S. 60 and U.S. 77 to the Communications Center at 3:07 p.m. Sunday. Unit one from the Ponca City Fire Department handled the call.

Fire Run — An employee of a business in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a grass fire in a ditch in front of the business to the Communications Center at 4:59 p.m. Sunday. The fire was out upon the Ponca City Fire Department’s arrival.

Narcotics Violation — A woman in the 100 block of South Ash Street reported discovering her 17-year-old son and a friend were smoking marijuana in the house when she woke up that morning to Ponca City police at 5:29 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported a customer drove-off without paying after complaining that the pump had malfunctioned and didn’t show what was actually pumped by the customer to Ponca City police at 6:36 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned, and a report was left for the clerk to fill out in case the pump was actually working.

Intoxicated Subject — An officer with White Eagle Police Department reported following a possible intoxicated driver heading north on U.S. 60 and U.S. 77 to Ponca City police at 6:42 p.m. Sunday. Ponca City police stopped the vehicle at Oak Street and Grand Avenue. A 35-year-old man was taken into custody for reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to yield for an emergency vehicle. Edwin Fair was called to evaluate the subject.

Fire Run — A small grass fire by the railroad tracks at Cowboy Hill and White Eagle was reported to the Communications Center at 10:44 p.m. Sunday. The Ranch Drive and Marland fire departments handled the call.

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LIFESTYLES

Wedding Plans Announced
Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set

Wedding Plans Announced

NICOLE BURR and Jerrod Smith are planning a Sept. 1 wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Walter and Ramona Burr and the granddaughter of Helen Burr of Geuda Springs, Kan. Smith is the son of Danny and Jeanie Smith and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Gilliland of Ponca City.

Lifestyle Page Deadlines Set

Forms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News (baby) announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News.

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SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback

Monday Evening Quarterback

By Fred Hilton

News Sports Writer

The Tiger Woods factor is causing a huge increase in the interest of junior golf.

Fortunately, Ponca City is ahead of the curve.

Matt Waddell recently received a scholarship to play golf at Southwestern (Kan,) state college, continuing a long line of Wildcat All-State golfers who have gone on to play collegiate golf.

Michaela Cavener recent returned from the prestigious Independent Insurance Agents national tournament where she placed in the top 20 among some of the country’s top girl golfers. She is scheduled to take part in the American Junior Golf Association’s national tournament in a few weeks in Alabama.

Haley Schauvliege recently won two awards in the South Central PGA Junior Golf Tour Champion of Champions Tournament, including being named Golfer of the Year in her age bracket for the second time.

Heather Staires (pictured below) received a scholarship from the Ponca City Country Club Women’s Golf Association.

Jenni Nimmo is a three-time state tournament qualifier and has done well in AJGA tournaments over the summer.

Matt Ellis, Nathan Coats and Louie Girardi all have played well in summer tournaments and are expected to lead the high school team’s bid for a state championship — the Wildcats’ first since the mid-’80s.

“These kids are doing great,” said Dale Chapman, who coached the Wildcats to back-to-back state titles in 1985-86.

The members of the 1985 team which won the title on the Ponca City Country Club course, included Johnny Flegler, Cory Kinzie, Scott Leming, Robby Coon and Todd Lessert.

Brett Wilcoxin took over for the graduated McKinzie the following year and the Poncans won again — to prove it wasn’t just a fluke — at an Oklahoma City course.

“These kids have a chance to be in the fight for a state championship,” Chapman said.

“This is best overall, girls and boys, junior golf Ponca City has had since I started coaching,” retired Po-Hi golf coach Dan McGregor says.

“We’ve had individual standout players over the years, like Craig Poet, Jimmy Howell, Terry Lauritsen, John Hron and Casey Orr. But seldom have I seen a balance of talent like we have now,” McGregor said.

And the upswing in girls’ golf in Ponca City has been just short of phenomenal. Fans have to search back to Patty McGraw and even earlier to Teresa Winshilbaum to find top notch high school girls’ talent.

Now they are coming in waves.

“Its a matter of the kids getting better instruction and playing in national tournaments,” McGregor said. “The teaching pros here are doing a great job. Plus the kids are watching and learning from golf on TV, and there is more instruction out there, on video and in books.

“These kids know they have to play in national tournaments to catch the eye of college coaches.”

It’s a process of learning and gaining confidence for these young golfers.

Cavener finished 20th in the recent “Big I” Classic, no small feat for a 14-year-old playing against girls up to four years her senior.

“I learned I can play with the older girls,” Cavener said upon her return from Georgia. “ A lot of the girls I played against were headed to college with scholarships.”

She will face another group of top-rated talent in the AJGA Championship Tournament.

Girls who have finished in the top five of the regional AJGA tournaments around the country qualify for the national tournament Sept. 1-4 in Mobile, Ala.

Cavener qualified in the Delaware Tournament earlier this month.

“People are starting to realize,” McGregor notes, “that it takes good athletes to play this game.”