Local News and Sports

From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, August 15, 1996

LOCAL
High Marks, Quick Times Targets for 101 Rodeoers
Newkirk Medical Clinic Open House Set Friday
Application for Absentee Ballot Deadline Next Week
County Patriots Sponsor Forum
Veterans Assistance Available Each Week
District Court
Train Speeds On Agenda
Primary Sample Ballots Available

NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
William Henry Scovill
William Bert Franklin
Hazel M. Hoffman
Obituaries
Services Pending
Helen F. Swaim
Clint L. Hughes
Funerals
Wayne Robison
Jimmy Dean Vance

SPORTS
Hardesty Plays in Great Britain

LOCAL

High Marks, Quick Times Targets for 101 Rodeoers

By BOB PATTERSON
News Staff Writer
Participants in the 101 Wild West Rodeo for the next three nights will have some high marks and quick times to shoot for after the first night of action Wednesday.
Take for instance that 83 that Payne L. Dobler of Andover, Kan., scored on a tough, bareback bronc Copen Nightmare. Throw in the 76 that saddle bronc rider Matt Reed of El Dorado, Kan., had on a Rumford Rodeo Company steed, Fort Hays.
But if anyone left early Wednesday night, they missed quite a ride on Whirley Bird, a twisting, turning bull that Raymond A. Wessel of Cedar Point, Kan., rode to the score of a 78 in the bull riding event.
The rodeo continues tonight through Saturday, with performances beginning at 8 p.m. each night. Saturday, the 101 Wild West Rodeo Queen coronation will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the arena prior to the regular performance. Four contestants are vying for this year's saddle and other trophies, along with representing Ponca City (101 Wild West Rodeo) throughout the state in promoting the rodeo through the year.
Tonight is family night again at the rodeo. Head Country Bar-B-Q Restaurant and United Supermarket are hosting a barbecue dinner at the Moose Lodge, with proceeds going to the Domestic Violence program. It starts at 6 p.m. and is for advanced ticket holders of the Thursday performance.
Wednesday was a continuance of the timed events of Tuesday's 10-hour slack performance, with some terrific times turned in. There were two girl barrel racers breaking the 17-second barrier, with Sharon Smith of Dibble, Okla., turning the cloverleaf pattern in 16.93 and right behind at 16.99 was Phyllis Wells of Harrah. But that couldn't catch first place so far, held by Kay Young of Overbrook in 16.8.
In the team roping, a Kansas pair of Jeff Switzer and Jason Trent turned the trick in 8.2 for the Wednesday crowd. That was off the pace of 6.6 turned in by Morris McWhorter of Telephone, Texas, and Boogie Ray of Rockwall, Texas, during the slack performances. However all team ropers have two go-rounds, and all still have to put a second effort into the books in order to claim the title. The teams do, however, get first and second go-round top money individually. The nine teams competing Wednesday were in their first go, and are expected back in the arena tonight for the second go. So, McWhorter and Ray took the first go in 6.6, since there are no other teams awaiting that first go competition.
Next best for the team ropers are two teams at 7.2 including Kyle Elwood of Salina, Kan., and Barry Wood of Inman, Kan., and the team of Chad Hiatt, Canyon, Texas and Shannon Frascht, Burlington, Okla. The team of George Bunyard, Douglass, Kan., and Randy Hamilton, Derby, Kan., have a 7.7. Anything can happen in the event that has a header having to rope a steer, turn it for the heeler to rope the two hind legs. Any slip-up is costly, including breaking the barrier out of the chute, or getting just one leg.
The second go-round awaits steer wrestlers, who are shooting at Shane Henderson of Winfield, Kan., who has a 9.0 after the two go-rounds in slack Tuesday. Henderson had a 3.6 in the first go that was the best of the event. Currently, the best second go time is 4.0 by Ricky Huddleston of McAlester. There are numerous cowboys that have a shot at the 9.0 by Henderson.
Best on Wednesday in the steer wrestling was a 4.6 by Joe Morris of Elgin, Texas. With his 5.1 on Tuesday, that gives him 9.7. Casey Callahan of Cameron, Texas, with a 7.0 was the only other steer wrestler under double digits. All the others had to take higher times after leaving the chute too early, and were "caught speeding," as Dr. Lynn Phillips, rodeo announcer, would say.
Best Wednesday performance in calf roping was 9.0 turned in by Grady Lockhart of Oral, S.D. That's not the best in the second go, which is being held during the final four nights of the rodeo after all participated at least in a first go on Tuesday (maybe early Wednesday morning). Best in the second go so far was at that time, when Lynndel Walters of Collinsville made the tie in 8.6. However Roy Cooper's two efforts of 9.8 and 9.2 for a combined 19.0 will be awfully tough to beat. Cooper is from Childress, Texas.
Chasing Dobler's 83 in the bareback riding event is Steve Abernathy of Broken Arrow with a 74 and Eric Mouton of Weatherford with a 73.
In the saddle bronc riding, Reed's 76 is currently followed by Sam Kiefer of LeRoy, Kan., with a 73; Todd Eberle, Burwell, Neb., 72; and Otey McCloy, Goodwell, with a 71.
Wessel's 78 in the bull riding is followed by Todd Callahan of Benton, Ark., with a 74; Adriano Morales of Keller, Texas, with 71; and Blake Spann, Plainview, Texas, with 70.

Newkirk Medical Clinic Open House Set Friday

Residents of Newkirk and the surrounding area are invited to attend an open house at the Newkirk Medical Clinic on Friday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The clinic is located at 109 South Maple. Refreshments will be served.
The Newkirk Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.
Health screenings will be available for those who wish to participate. This will include measurements of blood pressure and drawing of blood specimens for hemogram, cholesterol and blood sugar. Any test results that are out of the normal range will be reviewed by the physician. In addition, door prizes, such as Cardiac Risk Profiles and Mammograms, will be given away each hour.
The Newkirk Medical Clinic provides a new service to the Newkirk area in that an x-ray unit has been installed on site. Laboratory testing is also available at the clinic.
J. Kent Davidson, MD is the clinic's physician. Dr. Davidson recently completed a family practice residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa. He will be on hand to participate in the open house.
Currently the clinic is open three afternoons each week. The times will be expanded in the future to meet the needs of the community.

Application for Absentee Ballot Deadline Next Week

NEWKIRK - Less than a week remains for registered voters in Kay County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the Aug. 27 Primary Election, County Election Board Secretary, Carol Stafford, said today.
Applications for absentee ballots must be in the hands of the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in order to be processed.
Any registered voter eligible to vote in the election may vote by absentee ballot without stating a reason, Stafford said. Absentee voters may apply in person at the County Election Board office as well as by mail or by telegraph.
Voters also may apply for absentee ballots for the following reasons:
Registered voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may apply for absentee ballots only by mail or by telegraph.
Registered voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may apply only by mail or by telegraph.
Military personnel, residents of Kay County living overseas and the spouses and dependents of each group are entitled to vote without being registered. They may apply only by mail.
For more information on absentee voting, contact the County Election Board at the Kay County Courthouse. The telephone number is (405) 363-2130.

County Patriots Sponsor Forum

The Kay County Patriots will sponsor a meet-the-candidates forum Saturday at the Hutchins Memorial.
The forum, which is open to the public, begins at 1 p.m.
Candidates contending for public offices that will be on Kay County ballots have been invited to participate.
Each candidate has been provided a list of five questions for the forum.
According to Dan Meador, chairman of the Patriots, several candidates have already committed to participating in the forum.
The Kay County Patriots is a non-partisan group dedicated to restoring and maintaining constitutional government.

Veterans Assistance Available Each Week

Donald Haden of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs will meet with war veterans needing assistance in Ponca City each Thursday of every month at the American Legion from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone is 765-9073.
Also he will be at the American Legion in Ponca City on the second, third, fourth and fifth Friday of every month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
He will aid veterans with insurance, veterans loans, pensions, compensation, vocational rehabilitation, educational benefits, medical treatment, hospital care and Oklahoma veterans benefits.
Oklahomans received more than $654 million in federal VA expenditures. Compensation and pension checks amounted to over $400 million of that total. A Department spokesman said "We encourage all veterans to take advantage of these services."

District Court

Ponca City
Civil Proceedings
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Northern Oklahoma, Inc. vs. William R. Galloway. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendant in the amount of $4,447.12.
John R. McClung vs. Opal Brown. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendant in the amount of $10,000.
Diane Tillman vs. Mark Prado. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendant in the amount of $20,000.
Ralph A. Webster vs. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Plaintiff seeking discharge of debt of $3,733.96.
Earl L. Barker vs. Joseph Hoy White. Plaintiff seeking judgment against defendant in the amount of $7,000.
Criminal Proceedings
Further Hearing Set - Jared Race Johnson, Wichita Falls, Texas, charged with a felony count of lewd molestation. Furthering hearing set for Aug. 21, at 1:30 p.m. The alleged incident of lewd molestation occurred on Feb. 10, 1995.
Newkirk
Marriage License
David Lee Slease, 28 and Erica Lee Bennett, 32, both of Wichita.
Michael Lee Allie, 24 and Linda Kay Robinson, 16 both of Ponca City.
Bill James Sprueill Jr., 35 and Christina Del Rey Larssen, 23 both of Ponca City.
Delbert William Fair, 21, of Ponca City, and Andrea Nichole Rhoades, 18, of Marland.
Bob Dean Warner, 69 and Arlene LaVira Morford, 60, both of Ponca City.
Brian Lee Stephens, 21 and Linda Kay Huster, 26, both of Winfield, Kan.
Claude Gayle Cassady, 19 and Amy Dawn Carver, 19, both of Blackwell.
Matthew Ryan Hill, 20 and Tonya Marie Moreland 18, both of Blackwell.
Charles Edward Peeler Jr., 32 and Lorri Ann Prideaux, 24, both of Wichita, Kan.
Dennis Wayne Diebold, legal and Sherry Lynn Myers, legal, both of Ponca City.

Train Speeds On Agenda

Train speed limits could be increased to 55 miles per hour if the Ponca City Traffic Commission approves a request from Burlington Northern Railroad during their meeting Friday at the Public Safety Center at 1:15 p.m.
Burlington approached the city in June about repealing a city ordinance which limits the speed of trains passing through the city. Representatives from the railroad attended the June Traffic Commission meeting to provide additional information.
The City Attorney, Kevin Murphy, has been reviewing a copy of a Supreme Court case that the railroad company feels gives them jurisdiction over the speed limit. Murphy was to discuss the case with BNR's attorney and provide his opinion to Mike Lane, traffic engineer.
T. Mike Power, manager of Network Planning for BNR, informed the board in June that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) establishes the national standards for train speeds based on the conditions of the track. Ponca City has a Class 4 track, which the FRA deems safe for trains to travel 55 miles per hour.
"We are a business and need to operate efficiently," the Fort Worth executive told the commission. "People have got to assume responsibility around trains."
Twelve to 18 trains pass through the city each day, according to Power.
In new business, the members will consider closing South Seventh Street from Drummond Avenue to approximately 420 feet north of Lucas Street.
Additionally, the board will review a traffic speed study of Fairview Avenue from East Hartford Avenue to Virginia Avenue.

Primary Sample Ballots Available

Sample ballots now are available at the Kay County Election Board office for voters wanting to get a preview of what will be at stake in the Primary Election to be held on Aug. 27.
Carol Stafford, Secretary of the County Election Board, said that sample ballots can be viewed at the Election Board office, located in the Kay County Courthouse during regular office hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sample ballots also will be posted outside every precinct polling place Tuesday, Aug. 27, for voters to review before casting their votes.
The Official Primary Ballot includes all state, county, legislative, and congressional offices.

NEWS BRIEFS

CWC Luncheon - Ponca City Christian Women's Club Luncheon will be Wednesday at the Ponca City Country Club from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $8.25. For reservations, call Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835.

Ice Cream for Angels - Festival of Angels is selling homemade angel fluff ice cream and celestial pink lemonade Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Come enjoy a treat and help the festival buy more angels!

Back-To-School Party - The Back-To-School swim party at Wentz Pool, sponsored by ProTeens/Grand Central Station, will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday. Tenth anniversary shirts will be on sale. Security and chaperones will be provided. Any parents willing to be chaperones through the year can call Jan Merrifield at 762-6700.

Bowling League - Jack and Jill Bowling League will meet Friday at 6:15 p.m. at Ponca Bowl.

Burglary - A woman in the 2100 block of North Union Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:04 a.m. Wednesday that her vehicle was burglarized. An officer took a report.

Bike Stolen - A boy's 24-inch Huffy 12-speed, black bike was reported stolen from the 200 block of Hillside Avenue at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday.

Accident - A state accident report was taken in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street by a Ponca City police officer at 10:56 a.m. Wednesday.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism in the 1300 block of Princeton Avenue at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday.

Bike Stolen - A woman in the 300 block of South Ash Street went to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:19 p.m. Wednesday to report a bike stolen. An officer took a report.

Shoplifter - An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday to report a shoplifter was in custody. An officer released the girl to a relative.

Burglary - A business in the 400 block of South Franklin Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicle was burglarized. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A 16-year-old girl was arrested at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday for uttering a forged check.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a hit-and-run accident at South Fourth Street and East Otoe Avenue at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday.

Accident - A non-injury accident occurred at West Grand Avenue and Pine Street at 5:01 p.m. Wednesday. A Ponca City police officer took a report.

In Custody - A Ponca City police officer took a 38-year-old man into custody at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, at 5:19 p.m. Wednesday for petit larceny.

Arrested - A 26-year-old man was arrested from the Blackwell Police Department by a Ponca City police officer at 5:37 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Bike Stolen - A chrome Dyno Blaze bike was reported stolen from Oak Street and West Grand Avenue at 7 p.m. Wednesday. A Ponca City police officer took a report.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 30-year-old woman in the 700 block of South Sixth Street at 8:18 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

In Custody - A 36-year-old woman was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer in the 1700 block of North Union Street at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 37-year-old woman in the 500 block of South Twelfth Street at 12:32 a.m. Thursday for driving under the influence and driving under restrictions. A 37-year-old man and a 43-year-old man were also arrested for public intoxication.

Juveniles - A Ponca City police officer reported three subjects ran from him at North First Street and Fresno Avenue at 12:58 a.m. Thursday. One subject ditched a bike at West Hartford Avenue and the tracks. Two officers assisted but were unable to locate the subjects. The bike was taken to the police department.

DEATHS

William Henry Scovill

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - William Henry "Bill" Scovill, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. He was 68.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel in San Antonio, with the Rev. H. Ray Davis, officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio.
William Henry "Bill" Scovill was born Jan. 9, 1928 in Ponca City the son of Edward and Belvas (Good) Scovill. He grew up in Ponca City, was active in sports, and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1945. Scovill served for a year in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II then attended Tonkawa Junior College.
He was married to Lavonne Cooper on June 5, 1948, at the First Methodist Church in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Ponca City, where Scovill was employed with Glen Paris Furniture for several years. They attended Grace Episcopal Church. In 1954, he returned to school studying engineering at Oklahoma City University. Scovill worked at several locations before settling in San Antonio, where he retired.
Survivors include his wife, Lavonne, of the home in San Antonio; four sons, Mark of Austin, Texas, Jerry and Bret, both of Oklahoma City and Joe of San Antonio; one daughter, Jamie Bartlett, of San Antonio; two brothers, Rusty of Ponca City and Harry of Maine; one sister, Irma Aiken of Florida; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leroy; and one sister, Jenny Roebuck.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Scovill's name to a charity of choice.

William Bert Franklin

STILLWATER - William Bert Franklin, father to former Ponca City resident Cathy Gil and a relative to others living in the area, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1996, at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. He was 59.
The funeral was held Aug. 15 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Stillwater with pastor David Chapman officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater under the direction of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Stillwater.
William Bert Franklin was born Aug. 31, 1936, in Salina, Kan., the son of Walter L. and Hazel V. (Ashman) Franklin. He grew up and attended schools in Salina and later worked for Melvin's Mobile Home Sales.
He was married to Glenna P. Caldwell on April 5, 1974, in Stillwater. They established their home in Stillwater where Franklin and his partner Bob Jones opened Friendly Mobile Homes in January 1965. He was a member of the Metro Church in Stillwater, served on the Airport Authority Board, and AOPA Angel Flight. He enjoyed flying, boating, attending church and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Glenna, of the home in Stillwater; four daughters, Pam Kennedy, Cathy Gil, Sandi Rauchoulz, and Tracy Franklin; two sons, Rusty Henry and Glen Henry; two brothers, Robert and John "Mick;" and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Franklin's name to a continuing education fund for Tracy Franklin c/o Stillwater National Bank, P.O. Box 1988, Stillwater, OK 74076 or to Rippy Fellowship, c/o SMC, 1323 West Sixth Street, Stillwater, OK 74074.

Hazel M. Hoffman

FORAKER - Hazel M. Hoffman, longtime Foraker resident, died Aug. 13, 1996, at her home. She was 96.
The funeral will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Friday in the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors, Pawhuska.
Hazel M. Hoffman was born Feb. 21, 1900, in Scio, Ohio, the daughter of John G. and Gertrude (Upcraft) Wilson.
She was married to Orval D. Hoffman on April 18, 1928, in Kaw City. Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker. She was a member of the Foraker Church where she served as pianist. He hobbies included playing the piano, gardening and handwork.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Hoffman of the home in Foraker; three nephews, one niece, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Obituaries

Leonard H. Parent
Leonard H. Parent, Ponca City resident, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 12, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 59 years of age.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1996, in the Worship Center of the First Baptist Church, Ponca City. Mr. Mark Berry, Eastern Heights Christian Church will preside over the services, assisted by Grady Todd, minister of the Pioneer Christian Church. Interment will be at IOOF Cemetery, Ponca City, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Leonard H. Parent was born May 1, 1937, in Sugar Grove, Ark., the son of James Elvester Parent and Maude Bell Smith Parent. He moved with his family to the Fairfax Community in 1945. He attended the Fairfax public schools, graduating in 1955. He then received an associate degree from Northern Oklahoma College and his bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University. He also attended the University of Kansas and the University of Oklahoma.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Kay Risinger on Sept. 6, 1958, in Fairfax, where the couple established their first home. The couple moved to Sand Springs in 1959 at which time Mr. Parent began teaching and coaching in the Sand Springs public schools. He taught at Sand Springs 12 years before moving to Ponca City in 1971. He had taught social studies and coached football, basketball and track at East Junior High for 25 years before his retirement this last May.
He attended the Pioneer Christian Church of Ponca City. He was a member of the Oklahoma Coaches Association. His enjoyments included football, basketball, track, lawn and gardening, and walking. He was a fan of Oklahoma State University sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and the Chicago Bears football team.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; his father and step-mother, James E. and Betty LaRue Parent, Grants, N.M.; two sons, Mark Parent and Brad Parent, both of Ponca City; two daughters, Mrs. Kevin (Janet) McGinty, Ponca City and Mrs. Roy (Jenni) Roland, Edmond; four brothers, Billy Dewayne Parent, Wilton, Calif., Charles Floyd Parent, Fallon, Nev., Paul Gene Parent, Bethany, and Jerry Mikel Parent, Pecos Texas; one sister, Mrs. John (Linda Sue) Wagoner, Muskogee; eight grandchildren, Anya Roland, Amy Roland, Shandi Parent, Sarah McGinty, Kali Parent, Jared McGinty, Amanda Parent and Megan Parent; mother-in-law, Doris Risinger, Cleveland, Okla.; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maude Belle Parent in December 1969.
Casket bearers will be Steve Larimer, Lester Freeman, Don Lambring, Jim Armstrong, Grant Hodges and Lynn Hopkins. Honorary Casket bearers will be past and present friends of the Ponca City school system and all the young men he's coached through the years.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK, 74604 or to Feed The Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
The family will be at 2217 Oriole.
paid obituary

Services Pending

Mary S. Martin
FAIRFAX - Mary "Susie" Martin, Fairfax resident, died at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, early this morning, Aug. 15, 1996. She was 79. Survivors include her husband, Paul. The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Friday in the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home Chapel in Fairfax. Other arrangements will be announced later.

Helen F. Swaim
Helen F. Swaim, 2715 North Homestead, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 1996, at Westminster Village. She was 83. Survivors include her husband, J.M. "Jude" Swaim. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Clint L. Hughes
Clint L. Hughes, retired postal service employee, died early this morning, Aug. 15, 1996, at his home. He was 70. Survivors include his wife, Ann, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals

Friday
Wayne Robison - Funeral at 10 a.m. in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel, Ponca City. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 9 p.m. today.

Saturday
Jimmy Dean Vance - Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the Carney (Okla.) Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Carney Cemetery under the direction of Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater.

SPORTS

Hardesty Plays in Great Britain
Wildcat standout soccer player Zac Hardesty was picked to play with a select team from Oklahoma and Texas that toured Great Britain recently.
Hardesty, a senior-to-be at Po-Hi, was selected by Oklahoma City University coach Brian Harvey, who is also the coach of the professional Oklahoma City Heat. The team was made up of eight players from the Oklahoma City area, two from Dallas and one from Ponca City.
The select team played 12 games over a two-week period, including matches against Team Canada, the Czech Republic, Whales, Ireland, Liverpool, Italy and San Antonio, Texas.
The team also played in two tournaments.
Hardesty, who played forward and outside midfielder for the team, is the son of Allen and Vicki Hardesty and Diana Mills.