LOCAL

City Commissioners Rubber Stamp Items
City Appoints New Director
Statewide Burn Ban To Remain in Effect
Ponca and Kaw Nations Set Health Screening Friday

City Commissioners Rubber Stamp Items

By BOB PATTERSON

City Editor

Formalities, for the most part, were taken care of throughout the Ponca City Board of Commissioners meeting Monday night at the Public Safety Center.

Included were a $2 million runway extension project at Ponca City Airport, a school resource officer position, authorization for new air conditioning at Marland’s Grand House, an extension of a contract on home investment partnership grant funding and submitting an application for funding of improvements and repairs at Lake Ponca Dam.

Those items were consent agenda activities. New business included ap-proval of a maintenance service agreement for E-911 Central Communications radio equipment, the purchase of seven new self-contained breathing apparatus and the approval of a plan to construct a new public health facility at 433 Fairview as the Kay County Health Department.

Action on the runway extension was the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region for phase one of the runway extension at Ponca City Regional Airport.

The grant covers the runway and parallel taxiway amounting to 1,000 feet to the north at the airport.

Included would be grading, drainage, and relocation of the ILS equipment. The federal match is $1,949,400, while the city’s portion will be $108,300 and the state matching that at $108,300 for a total project cost of $2,166,000.

The resulting approval on an application submitted by the Kay County Health Department would be for a proposed $1.5 million facility that would include 17,500 square feet.

Alan Loch of the department noted that the facility planned for 433 Fairview would be a one-story masonry structure and will replace the two existing facilities in Ponca City. Loch said, “We’ve just outgrown the old facilities.”

Mayor Tom Leonard said, “I’m sure I speak for the commission, that we’re really pleased you are taking the initiative to do this.”

Other consent agenda action provided acceptance of a new grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services that would provide an additional officer to be assigned at the middle school level. The grant award amount is $115,821.57 over the course of three years.

Information from Police Chief Raymond Ham was that the police department’s manpower would increase by one to 56 officers as a result, and the funding covers an entry-level position to replace a more senior officer selected for the assignment.

Contract documents for air conditioning at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue, were approved in the consent agenda amounting to $103,996. Briggs Air Conditioning and Heating Inc., Blackwell, will be doing the work.

The extension of the home investment partnership grant from the 1998 funding was approved as a matter of formality, with the requested letter from the city indicating a nine-month extension to provide adequate time for the completion of the former grant.

The improvements to the Lake Ponca Dam are in a four-year phase, with the approval Monday of submitting an application for the fourth and final year of funding amounting to $98,079 that would make the total project $199,995.50.

The first three years addressed the most critical improvements and repairs while the fourth year will address downstream slope improvements of the east and west embankments. The city matching share will be $99,916.50 and will come from the water fund.

Communications supervisor Margarita Tebow reported to the commission that the maintenance service agreement would be for nine months, and amount to a total of $6,268.50 — or $695.50 per month.

Commissioners approval of the seven new SCBA items amounted to $16,660, which was the low bid but met specifications without exception according to Fire Chief Gary Denny. He reported that another bid of $20,536.25 had several exceptions to bid specifications. The bid came in under the budgeted amount set aside for the items.

Meeting as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority, the commission removed one item for discussion from the consent agenda. There was no new business for the PCUA.

The commissioners, as trustees for the PCUA, approved submitting the monthly operating statement to OWRB as provided in loan stipulations; authorized release of funds for work done by Chapman, Gill and Association amounting to $1,540 on the southeast water transmission main project; and authorized the purchase of thee solid waste truck chassis for the public works department from Frontier International Trucks amounting to a total of $146,151.27.

Ken Wilson, solid waste superintendent, explained the reasoning behind a recommendation however, to accept the best bid on three solid waste packer bodies that would go on the purchased chassis.

“We’ve just had really good service and the equipment from Waste Research Inc. has withstood considerable service previously,” Wilson said. As a result, the commission approved the recommendation at an amount of $67,448.73.

During the meeting, commissioner Dick Stone lauded the Ponca City Fire Department and all others who were instrumental in containing last week’s fire to the immediate area.

“It was one of those unfortunate things that the building was destroyed, but the firefighters and other officials should be commended for their efforts throughout the ordeal,” Stone said.

“And they also had just a day earlier fought brilliantly to contain a large brush and grass fire that could have done considerable more damage if it had not been suppressed from the Lake Road and Pecan Road areas.”

City Appoints New Director

City manager Gary Martin announced that Chris Henderson is the new director for the city of Ponca City’s community development department.

Not only is the position being filled by Henderson, a citizen new to Ponca City, but the position title and department name used to identify the former planning and code enforcement department are also new.

Martin stated this is more than just a name change. It reflects the new approach for which the city will be addressing planning and code enforcement in the future.

Henderson is a 1978 graduate of Oklahoma State University, and has spent his entire career working in northern Oklahoma. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Northern Oklahoma Development Authority since 1990 and is currently the treasurer.

Henderson was hired as city planner for the city of Stillwater and served in that capacity for three years. In 1981 he was named the city planner for Enid and served in that capacity for nine years.

In 1990, Henderson was promoted to the position of community development director when Ponca City native Jim Ferree was hired as the city manager.

During his tenure as director, he assembled what was considered one of the finest community development staffs in the state, outside of Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

During his tenure first as the city planner, then as the community development director, Enid was active in the area of historic preservation. In 1985, the first historic district was created and, in 1986, a second was formed.

Statewide Burn Ban To Remain in Effect

By The Associated Press

The rain that fell on parts of Oklahoma over the weekend wasn’t enough to cancel a statewide burn ban, but it was enough to give Tulsa Fire Capt. Shawn Randall and other firefighters in the state a much-needed break.

‘‘We got what we were wishing for,’’ said Randall, who added that his department hasn’t been called to a grass fire since Saturday morning. ‘‘The rain was a big help to us. But, you know, we could use a little more of it.’’

State officials agreed and reiterated on Monday that the ban would not be lifted, despite a good soaking over a good part of the state.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s forestry division would recommend to Gov. Frank Keating whether to lift the burn ban, but Roger Davis, director of the forestry division, said his agency isn’t ready to do that.

Davis said Monday that a single rain event followed by warm days with low humidity and high winds would draw moisture out of leaves, pine needles, grasses and weeds, and make them fire hazards like the ones seen during last week’s devastating series of blazes.

And, while places like Wister received about 3.5 inches and Norman got 2.79 inches of rain, places like Guthrie only received .09 inches, and .01 inches of rain fell in Burbank and Grandfield.

The continuation of the burn ban isn’t just putting a damper on people’s cookout plans. Officials with the Tulsa State Fair are worried about how the ban might limit what kind of food vendors will be able to cook when the event begins Thursday.

‘‘Frankly, right now we don’t know how it will affect us,’’ state fair spokeswoman Lorry Roberts said Monday. ‘‘We’ve never had that situation, at least not in recent history.’’

Fair officials will consult with state authorities to decide how to handle the burn ban, Roberts said.

Along with the rain came a drastic drop in temperatures, which was felt most keenly in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Lows temperatures dipped to 29 degrees in Boise City and Goodwell early Monday. The mercury fell to 30 degrees in Beaver and 31 degrees in Hooker, the National Weather Service reported.

According to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, early freezes have occurred only 10 percent of the time between 1961 and 1990.

Ponca and Kaw Nations Set Health Screening Friday

Ponca Nation and Kaw Nation announces a free traditional meal and screening to be offered to Native Americans. This event is in conjunction with the Standing Bear Pow-wow so as to take advantage of “the gathering of our people to promote good health and teachings of wellness to the local tribal communities,” said a spokesperson.

Screenings will begin at 10 a.m. for Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Body Composition. This event will be held Friday, Sept. 29 in Ponca City at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House, also known as the “Old Train Depot.”

The agenda is 10 a.m., Screenings; 11:30 a.m., Willie Street, Physicians Assistant and a Ponca tribal member will be discussing ways to keep our Native American diabetics strong in body and spirit; Noon, Traditional Meal to be served, with eating utensils to be provided. The menu is corn soup, fry bread, fruit dessert, all cooked the diabetic way; 1 p.m. Tony Arkeketa, Ponca tribal member, in a living testimony, will discuss foot wound care versus amputation.

Both Kaw and Ponca Nations are currently working to spread the message that diabetes and heart disease is serious, common, costly and controllable. The purpose of this event is to hold these screenings and present health education with speakers and handouts to promote good health and teaching of wellness so Native American people may live healthier lives within the context of their families and tribal communities within this service area.

Kay County has the highest rate of cardiovascular disease in the state of Oklahoma, said a spokesperson. The American Heart Association announces that two thirds of people with diabetes mellitus die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease. These findings are linked to high fat, low fiber diets and the lack of exercise.

All Native Americans are welcome to attend. There is no charge.

BUSINESS

Ponca City Summit Brings High Officials
Conoco Worldwide Gas Business Expected To Be Strong in Future
Smith Bit Provides High Percent Of Bits for U.S., Canada Markets
PTC Program Recognizes New Training Graduates
Clark Extends Services To Include U-Haul Rentals
Kay County Clerk Elected To Lead State Association
Conoco Named to DJ Sustainability Group Index

Ponca City Summit Brings High Officials

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Prominent business personalities and others are arriving daily for the two-day Ponca City Summit and to connect with Ponca City. The guests are coming from the areas of business and industry, government, education and the arts for the Friday and Saturday event.

Gary Edwards, Senior Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development for Conoco is expected to be here for the Thursday and Friday Summit and the Standing Bear Dedication on Saturday. In his role with Conoco he is the principal adviser to the chairman and CEO in implementing Conoco’s growth strategy.

Edwards is directly responsible for negotiating all major mergers and acquisitions, and for integrating corporate strategy and communications, information management, government affairs, external affairs and investor relations activities to ensure Conoco achieves its long-term growth objectives.

Richard Severance, president of Refining and Marketing, North America, who was general manager here of the Mid-Continent Business Unit, is returning for the event. Severance was active in the community serving as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and in other areas.

Severance is directly responsible for the three business units in North America, Gulf Coast Business Unit with headquarters in Lake Charles, La., Mid Continent Business Unit, Ponca City, and Rocky Mountain Business Unit, Englewood, Colo.

Numerous other areas of responsibility include the Lubes and Specialty Products Business, all Branded Marketing in North America, Product Strategy and Business Optimization, Financial Performance Management, Safety, Health and Environmental and Remediation Technology.

Among those attending two-day Summit are several present or retired Conocoans including John Ogren, Houston; Jim Kirk, Austin and Bob Walker, Dallas. But the event certainly is not Conoco driven as there are dignitaries coming in from different walks of life with a variety of successful career backgrounds.

Prominent Dignitaries

Government officials expected to attend are Gov. Frank Keating, U.S. Senator Don Nickles and Tom Cole, chief of staff for the Republican party.

Others confirming their attendance from business, industry, education and the arts are Mo. Anderson, Regional Director, Keller Williams Realty, Edmond; Keith Bailey, CEO Williams Company, Tulsa; Dario Bell, Vice President in Distribution, Albertson’s, Boise, Idaho; Dr. Don Betz, Vice President University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond; Mike Boettcher, Correspondent, NBC, Newman, Ga.

Also Roger Brown, CEO, Home National Bank, Arkansas City; William Cleary, CEO, Cleary Petroleum, Co., Oklahoma City; Dennis Dodson, Marietta, Ga.; Mary Frates, president, Oklahoma Arts Institute, Oklahoma City; Dr. Jeffrey Harwell, Executive Associate Dean, University of Oklahoma, Norman; Howard Herring, Executive Director of Caramoore; and Tom Hester, attorney, Chicago.

Others attending, John Hollar, attorney, Montpelier, Vt.; Carl Holliday, East Regional Vice President, Oklahoma Natural Gas ONEOK, Tulsa; Jim Howard, Vice President Northeastern State University, Tahlequah; Dr. Jim Hromas, Dean of University Extension, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; Bob Hughes, Chairman, Prime II Investments, Austin, Texas; Warren Jackman, attorney, Tulsa; Judge Charles Johnson, State Capitol, Oklahoma City; Julie Knutson, Executive Director, Oklahoma academy for State Goals, Oklahoma City; Dr. Carl Locke, Dean of Engineering, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kan.; Lewis Mason, president and CEO, ITC, Houston.

Also, Bernie McKinley, president, McKinley and Associates, Waterloo, Iowa; Jane Mooris, pilot United Airlines, Ponca City; former Ponca City Chamber Executive John Myers, Topeka, Kan.; former City Manager of Ponca City, Leon Nelson, Oklahoma City; Terry O’Halloran, President Air System Components, Richardson, Texas; Sally and Don Parker, Real Estate Executive, Honolulu; Roy Peters, President Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence, Tulsa; Don Puddy, retired, National Aeronautics & Space; Joe Short, CEO booktech.com, Boston.

Also, former Conocoan Tom Sigler, Investing and Consulting, Houston; Freda Stone-Meachum, Oklahoma Tourism, Oklahoma City; David Timberlake, Timberlake Construction, Edmond; Roger Webb, University of Central Oklahoma and Dr. Winn Yeary, physician, Tulsa.

Conoco Worldwide Gas Business Expected To Be Strong in Future

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following interview with Phil Frederickson of Houston was conducted when he was here for the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic. Frederickson is Vice President of Business Worldwide for Conoco.

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

“We are active in trying to build a larger natural gas business in the United States,” Conoco’s Vice President of Business Worldwide Phil Frederickson told The News about the company’s current activities.

He said, “We think our gas business will be strong in the future. We are also continuing to work on our refining and marketing businesses and continue to improve those. We find you have to be exceptional in that business because the margins tend to be so tight. We have found with the improvements that we’ve made that it (refining) has been a healthy business for us the past couple of years.”

About the current projects connected with the Ponca City complex, Frederickson said, “We are really excited about the gas-to-liquid project here. We’ve recruited some really outstanding people and they are doing an excellent job. We think we have competitive advantages.

“We are also excited about the carbon fibers that we’re doing here in Ponca City. We have a plant under construction here and we think that can be a big business for Conoco in the future.”

Speaking of Conoco’s future prospects around the world, Frederickson told about exploration and production operations. He said the company has been fairly successful in Russia and has a small operation there producing about 40,000 barrels per day and that it has been one of the most successful U.S. entries into Russia.

According to Frederickson, “We are continuing to look to develop more business but in order to invest further in that country we have to see that the legal and tax systems develop such that we can justify making significant investment there. If that happens we have some outstanding opportunities and an outstanding partner and we will develop some exciting exploration and production once we have the legal assurances.”

About Conoco’s operations in Malaysia, Frederickson said a new refinery has been started up in Malacca. “We are continuing to work to improve and grow our business in Asia Pacific. We have an exciting marketing operation in Thailand.”

Talking about the long range plan for Conoco, Frederickson said, “Conoco has a number of outstanding prospects for growth.”

He said, “We are active in exploration and production operations around the world. We are growing in Southeast Asia — not only downstream but also in the upstream businesses. We have discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico that we’re excited about and also we have discoveries in West Africa and so we continue to have many bright prospects for growth in the future.”

Smith Bit Provides High Percent Of Bits for U.S., Canada Markets

EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently when Roger Brown, President of Smith Bit was in Ponca City to visit the local Smith International plant and to play in the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic, he was interviewed by The News.

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

The upturn in the oil business has helped the bit business, according to Roger Brown, President of Smith Bit. “We are driven by rig count. In April of last year we had less than 500 rigs in the United States and less than 50 in Canada. Today we’ve got 1,300, and our single largest market is the United States and Canada.

“Seventy percent of the bits we build in Ponca City is used in the United States and Canada market. We are having a good year, the best in three years. I see a stronger market for three-cone bits. Eighty percent of the bits in the United States are used for drilling for natural gas.”

Brown added, “When you look at the demand for natural gas, I see a strong market for several reasons. Electric consumption is going up three percent a year and all the new power stations coming on are gas driven. Pipelines are in place and more are being built in Canada. The depletion rate on a gas well is faster than an oil well so you have to drill more of them to maintain the current level and that level is not going to keep up with the demand. These wells are deeper and they use more bits.”

He said, “I told the people (working at Smith) in Ponca City that I see a long-term future for our business here and job security. We are hiring. We’ve got very stringent hiring requirements and we try to hire the best people we can. It works out both ways. I think on a pay scale it (Smith) tends to be one of the highest. Once they are trained they tend to stay.

“We are adding about 12 people a month. It takes that long to get the right person and have them trained.”

About drill bit products, Brown says, “We charge more for our three-cone drill bit than anyone industry. We can do that because of performance. Two things that add quality to our bit are design and a good manufacturing quality — we have a very high tolerance. The result is better and better performing bits and we can charge more for them. Five years ago you measured the durability of a three-cone bit by how many times it could turn — how many revolutions it makes. Five years ago our bits were averaging 450,000 revolutions in the Gulf of Mexico and today they’re averaging 750,000. That is a direct result of the design and the manufacturing tolerances we’re putting out in Ponca City.

Brown noted that this is the 50th anniversary of the plant here. The Ponca City plant is the largest one in Smith bits and the second largest in all of Smith International. Ricky Flak is the plant manager here.

PTC Program Recognizes New Training Graduates

Pioneer Technology Center’s Management Development Group (MDG) program recognizes the fourth set of graduates in the new Supervisor Training Academy.

The academy has trained more than 75 people this year. The academy is a 13 week course designed to help meet the training needs of area businesses and employees that are interested in becoming a supervisor or even current supervisors interested in improving their overall performance.

The Supervisory Academy training program is coordinated through PTC’s Management Development Coordinator, David Payne and instructed by Garland McWatters, from Quantum Living Inc.

Upcoming training dates are scheduled for Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Dec. 6, 13, 20. The price of the Supervisory Academy is $375 for each participant and it includes tuition, curriculum, and supplies.

For more information on future Supervisory Academies, please call David Payne at (580) 762-8336, ext. 313.

Clark Extends Services To Include U-Haul Rentals

Ron Clark, owner of Ron Clark Mini Storage and Construction Services, 4501 North U.S. 77, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

Ron Clark has operated Ron Clark Mini Storage & Construction since 1985 and is a valued area business person, according to U-Haul officials. Clark chose to make U-Haul rentals part of his business because of the international company’s well-established name and reputation among customers.

Ron Clark Mini Storage & Construction can now offer customers the widest selection of equipment, designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans ranging in size from 10 feet to 26 feet - the largest in the industry; trailers ranging in size from 4 feet-by-6 feet to 6 feet-by-12 feet; car-top carriers and trailer rental hitches. U-Haul is also the world’s largest installer of permanent trailer hitches.

Customers will find all the support items they will need to make their move easier, such as furniture pads, appliance and furniture dollies and side-view mirrors.

U-Haul also offers sales items designed specifically for moving, such as heavy-duty boxes in a variety of sizes. Tape, rope, protective wrapping materials, locks and even mattress covers are available.

According to the company’s news release U-Haul is proud to be associated with a quality, independent business person such as Ron Clark. Successful business relationships have been instrumental in helping U-Haul build and maintain a strong network of over 14,500 independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada.

Kay County Clerk Elected To Lead State Association

Kay County Clerk Pam Goodno now will represent the other 76 counties in Oklahoma, too.

Goodno was elected president of the County Clerks Association of Oklahoma during last weeks meeting of state officers and deputies.

She will serve a one-year term, which includes a board position with the County Officers and Deputies Association.

Her new duties involve promoting issues to the state legislature to try to improve all areas of county government. Goodno was unopposed this year for reelection to the post she has held for the past five years, and this year she marked 24 years of service in the County Clerk’s office in Newkirk.

She was elected to her first four-year term in 1996 after completing the unexpired term of former clerk Mattie Kimbrel at the appointment of the county commissioners. Goodno is past president of the Northwest District Association of County Clerks. She also serves as chairman of the education committee for the state association.

In 1996, she also became one of the first clerks in the state to attain certification by OSU.

Goodno and her two teenaged sons Kyle and B.J., reside in Blackwell.

Conoco Named to DJ Sustainability Group Index

HOUSTON — Conoco has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index (DJSGI), an index designed to provide investors with transparent measurements of sustainability performance.

Companies are selected from the largest 2,000 companies in the Dow Jones Global Indexes, representing some 60 industries in 27 countries.

The DJSGI defines corporate sustainability as “a business approach which creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments.”

Conoco is one of only eleven global energy or energy service companies included in the index. “We are delighted to be recognized as a leading company in the global energy sector for sustainable development leadership,” said Jean “Pogo” Davis, Conoco’s Manager of Sustainable Development. “Inclusion in the index demonstrates the shareholder value inherent in Conoco’s approach to managing the economic, environmental and social aspects of doing business.”

In 1999, Conoco was ranked the safest energy company among its peers for the third consecutive year by the American Petroleum Institute, a position it has held for 15 of the past 21 years. The company was one of the early supporters of organizations geared to sustainable development and was a founding member of two Business Councils for Sustainable Development in the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea Regions.

DEATHS

Virginia Lee Snodgrass
Bertha Hazel Cox
Yvonne Gloria Hannah
Mary Lou Campbell
Freda Maxine Cook Selvey

Virginia Lee Snodgrass

Virginia Lee Snodgrass, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 71.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Longwood Cemetery in Ponca City with Jerry Connelly officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell.

Virginia Lee Snodgrass was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Belva, Okla., the daughter of Tom E. and Cora F. Parsely Jones. She received her education in the Seiling and Ponca City schools. On Aug. 19, 1949, she married Richard Price Sr. in Burbank. She later married Louis Snodgrass in Nowata on April 4, 1969. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1985.

She attended church at the Salvation Army where she was involved in the Home League. For a number of years, she was a cook at various restaurants in Ponca City, including Holiday Inn, Quo Vadis and the American Legion. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, jigsaw puzzles and visiting with friends.

Survivors include two sons, Richard Price Jr. of Ponca City and Eugene Price of the home; three daughters, Brenda Price of Ponca City, Debbie McDaniel of Ponca City, and Teresa Price of Nebraska; three brothers, Bill Jones, Gene Jones and Wayne Jones; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 10 brothers and sisters.

Bertha Hazel Cox

Bertha Hazel Cox, former Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, Sept. 22, 2000, at the Colonial Park Nursing Home in Okemah. She was 79.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Resthaven Memorial Park. The Rev. Virginia Carthray of Coldwater Assembly of God in Coldwater, Kan., will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Bertha Hazel Cox was born June 18, 1921, in Wapanucka, Okla., the daughter of Jess and Nettie Pearl (Huffman) Moran. She grew up and attended school in the Big Bend area west of Ralston. On Jan. 8, 1941, she married Floyd Cox in Fairfax. She attended the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and being with her family.

Survivors include one brother, Leo Moran of Broken Arrow; two sisters, Beatrice Martin of Okemah, and Lavada Jones of Aztec, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, J.W. Moran; two sisters, Donna Moran and Geraldine Moran; and one infant sister, Cleo Moran.

Yvonne Gloria Hannah

Yvonne Gloria “Bonnie” Hannah, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 66.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Union Cemetery in Billings. The Rev. Toby Blackstar of First United Pentecostal Holiness Church will officiate. Burial is under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Yvonne Gloria Hannah was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Gibson and Edith (Harper) Potter. She grew up and attended schools in Toronto, Ontario. As an adult she moved to Las Cruces, N.M., where she married Tommy Hannah on Nov. 10, 1951. She was a member of the Indian Orthodox Church of Toronto, Ontario. She enjoyed her family, traveling, animals and going to garage sales, as well as caring for and helping other people.

Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Debra DeWeese of Ponca City; one son, Richard Hannah of Ponca City; one brother, Gail Gibson of Eddenburg, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Michael Hannah.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City at 1904 Union Street, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect, Ponca City, Okla. 74604.

Obituaries

Mary Lou Campbell

Mary Lou Campbell went to be with her heavenly father Sunday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2000, as a result of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She was 73.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, in the First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck presiding. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Mary Lou Shirley was born June 9, 1927, in Mena, Ark., the daughter of James Herman Shirley and Olive Lee (Stokes) Shirley. She attended Mena schools, graduating from Mena High School in 1945. She was married to Coolidge Campbell on March 22, 1946, in Mena where the couple made their first home. In 1952, the couple moved to Angleton, Texas, moving to Ponca City in 1959.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the church choir and Senior Adult Ladies Sunday school class. She had worked at one time as a dress shop seamstress and also as bookkeeper for Dr. Trotter. Her enjoyments included camping and fishing, and she was always busy sewing or doing crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Coolidge, of the home; one daughter, Louise Nabours and husband, Louis of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Calvin Campbell and wife, Teri of Tulsa; one sister, Odell Watson of Ponca City; one brother, James Harrell Shirley and wife, Joyce of Huntsville, Texas; five grandchildren, Sterling Louis Nabours III, Stephen Lee Nabours, Shiree Lynnette Kirby, Michelle Campbell and Travis Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Natalie Jade Kirby and Tyler Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Alvin; and one brother-in-law, Eldon Watson.

Casket bearers will be George Ivie, Clarence Smith, Russ Parker, Tom Short, Tom Skaggs and Wallace Weaver. There will be special seating reserved for the adult choir and Senior Adults Ladies Sunday school class.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

The family will be at the home, 114 May Avenue.

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Funerals

Friday

Freda Maxine Cook Selvey

Freda Maxine Cook Selvey — Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Christian Church.

NEWS BRIEFS

Rock and Gem Club — The Ponca City Rough and Tumbled Rock and Gem Club will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in Albright Methodist Church. Visitors are welcome and the program will be Beadings by Lynn Whitebay.

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

Marland Roundup — The Marland Roundup Club work night will be Thursday at 6 p.m. to prepare for the junior rodeo on Saturday.

Golden Appledoorn tulips only 19¢. Large selection fall bulbs. Keathly Nursery 2448 Bridge Ave. adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a call at 8:01 a.m. Monday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of South Tenth Street and East Ponca Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.

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Disturbance — The Communications Center received a call from the 3200 block of Kelly Avenue in Osage County at 8:57 a.m. Monday that a man, woman and child were causing a disturbance. The caller reported as a vehicle pulled over, the woman and child tried to flee, but the man pushed them back into the car. Osage County Sheriff’s Office was notified to handle the situation.

Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv.

Theft — A man from the 100 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:39 a.m. Monday that some items had been taken from the kitchen of a rental house. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Accident — A vehicle accident in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:07 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Tag Missing — A man from the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:17 p.m. Monday that a tag from his company vehicle had been lost or stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Dogs Missing — A woman from the 800 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:45 p.m. Monday that two dogs had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 600 block of East Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:51 p.m. Monday that her vehicle had been vandalized while at East Middle School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicles Towed Away — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Seventh Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:06 p.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Fire — The Ponca City Fire Department responded with two engine units and a command vehicle to the 2100 block of Oriole Street at 4:11 p.m. Monday when a woman reported she had just turned on the furnace and smoke filled the house. Firemen reported no fire, noting that dust had accumulated.

Golf Clubs Missing — A person from the 3200 block of Turner Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:22 p.m. Monday that some golf clubs were missing from the garage. An officer was assigned and a larceny report was taken.

Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 2300 block of Glenmore reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:25 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and information was logged.

Vandalism — The Communications Center received a call from a cleaning service at Head Start, 407 South Ash Street, that youngsters were vandalizing the youngsters. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and the youngsters were told to stay away from the business.

Shoplifting — The Communications Center received a call from an employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue at 5:26 p.m. Monday that shoplifting subjects were resisting at the west doors of the business. An officer was assigned and a 21-year-old man was held for petit larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia and an 18-year-old man was held for grand larceny.

Gas Leak — Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to handle a gas leak at a meter in the 4500 block of South U.S. 177 at 7:17 p.m. Monday.

Abandoned Bicycle — A bicycle was abandoned in the drive of the Cancer Center, 609 Virginia Avenue at 9:10 p.m. Monday. A note was left for Animal Control to remove the bicycle.

Disturbance — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a call for assistance at the Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue at 7:57 p.m. Monday that concerned juveniles in the basement causing a disturbance. Information was logged that the officer contacted the youngsters and that they would be banished from the library if they continued to cause problems.

Accident — The Communications Center received a report at 8:16 p.m. Monday that an accident had occurred in the 1200 block of South Ninth Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and reported a three-vehicle accident and that a 43-year-old woman was being held for DUI and not using headlights.

Fire Run — The Communications Center received a report at 8:01 p.m. Monday that there were some flare-ups in the brush fire area behind the Red Barn. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, reported that a stump was flaring up, but it could not be extinguished entirely but everything would be all right.

Fire Run — A unit from the Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded at 8:48 p.m. Monday to the intersection of Oklahoma 11 and Oklahoma 156 where a trash truck was on fire. Kildare Volunteer Fire Department personnel also responded to the scene.

Fight — The Ponca City Police Department received several calls from 9:33 p.m. to 10:21 p.m. Monday from the 900 block of East Grand Avenue that subjects were causing a disturbance. A 28-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery.

Suspicious Activity — A woman in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:44 p.m. Monday that a subject was trying to get into a closed business. An officer was assigned and a 37-year-old man was held for public intoxication.

Threatened — A woman from the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:01 a.m. Tuesday that some threats had been received. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday that a one-vehicle accident had occurred in the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue near the dead end. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 5:56 a.m. Tuesday that a fire near the railroad was burning three miles south of Marland. The Marland Volunteer Fire Department responded, checked the area all the way to Red Rock, but was unable to locate any problem.

LIFESTYLES

Miss Ponca City Contest Set
Poignant Book Provides Insight Into Woman’s Life
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Lists Plans
Panhellenic Gearing Up For Event

Miss Ponca City Contest Set

The Miss Ponca City Queen Contest will be held Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House. Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram, 762-0437, or Vicki Graves, 765-4736.

This year’s contestants are Jennifer Lynn Doughty, Lisa Marie Lechtenberg, Jennifer Ann Nimmo, Crystal Bounds, Jennifer Diane Tippin, Megan Niccole Clark, Natashia Lynn Copple, Heather Rena Brown and Ashly Dawn Sawyers.

The contest begins at 6 p.m., and Master of Ceremonies will be KIXR personality R.J. Masters. The winner of the contest will be awarded the traditional crown and sash, a trophy, a scholarship and many other prizes. She will represent Ponca City as a “Visiting Queen” in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival., slated for Oct. 27-28.

Miss Ponca City also acts as a goodwill ambassador, and attends various functions and speaking engagements throughout her year’s reign as her personal schedule allows.

Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on a three-to-five minute presentation to include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means to Me.”

The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Halli Kay Huffman, daughter of Darlene and Bill Flegler and Gary and Carmen Huffman.

Contestants appear in the order of a random drawing.

Jennifer Diane Tippin, daughter of Jon and Kathy Tippin, 1608 Meadowbrook, is a senior at Ponca City High School. Her honors and awards include Principal’s Honor Roll, 1995 - 1999; Academic Letter Spring 1998; 2000 Band Letter, 1997 and 1999; Girl Scout Silver Award, Fall 1998; Who’s Who Among High School Students, Fall 2000.

Extracurricular Activities include Ponca City Children’s Chorale, 1993-1995; Girls Tennis Team, 1995-1997; Youth Alive, 1995-1997; Band, 1995-2000; Color Guard, Fall 1999; Wind Ensemble, 1999-2000; Mixed Chorus, 1998-1999; Girl’s Chamber Choir, 1999-Present; DECA, 2000-2001.

Also Foreign Language Club, 1998-Present; Leo Club, 1999-2004; Board of Directors, 2000-2001; SADD (Student’s Against Drunk Driving), 1999-Present; St. Paul’s United Methodist Church UMYF; Appalachian Service Project Mission Team, 1998 and 2000; Youth Choir; Girl Scouts since 1993; Miss Oklahoma Junior America, Summer 1998; Miss Ponca City Contestant, fall 1999; and America’s National Teenager Finalist, spring 2000.

Poignant Book Provides Insight Into Woman’s Life

By JOYCE NEWMAN

News Staff Writer

A Journal for Christa is the fulfillment of a wish — the wish of a young mother that her children know what her life was like. It is written by her mother from personal knowledge of events — from letters written by Christa to her family and from stories told by friends and co-workers. It is a gift, written to celebrate a life — an ordinary life, lived in an extraordinary way.

In 1985, President Ronald Reagan announced, “I’m directing NASA to begin a search in all our elementary and secondary schools and to choose as the first citizen passenger in our space program, one of America’s finest, a teacher—”. Over 11,500 teachers applied. A Journal for Christa is a personal account of the life of Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, Teacher-in-Space.

In addition to fulfilling her daughter’s wish that her children know what her life was like, Grace George Corrigan to tries to show us why the Teacher-in-Space program was so important to Christa.

“The space frontier, like the future, belongs to all of us. Christa wanted students and teachers to know that, to become involved, and to become excited. If she could do that, she felt, she would have done her job — both as a teacher and as the Teacher-in-Space.”

Corrigan also wants us to know that her daughter was a hero long before the space program or the Challenger explosion.

“She is a real hero because she actually did with her life what each of us is capable of doing with our own lives. Christa lived She never sat back and just existed,” said Corrigan.

A Journal for Christa is a heartfelt book written by a justifiably proud mother about an ordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life. It is, at times, somewhat difficult to follow the sequence of events, but is still worth your time.

A Journal for Christa: Christa McAuliffe, Teacher in Space, correlated by Grace George Corrigan, University of Nebraska Press.

Editor’s Note: This article is a review by a staff member of The Ponca City News and is in no way an endorsement by The Ponca City Publishing Company for the product.

Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Lists Plans

Eleven members of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the home of Judy Watt on Sept. 21. Prior to the meeting the members met at the store “It’s in the Basket” for the program, which included a tour of the store and a demonstration of the health products and baskets.

The meeting was called to order by Doretta Jackson, president. Phyllis Pledger read the minutes and called the membership roll. The treasurer, Judy Watt, gave a financial report.

Dottie Johnstone discussed the City Council Rules and By-Laws. Doretta Jackson also took a count of who would be attending the City Council Preferential Tea that will be held on Oct. 15 at the Rose Stone Inn. Melva Keen will furnish the cookies and Francie James will be in charge of getting the door prize. Terri Whiting announced that the City Council Founders Day will be on April 26 at the American Legion.

Phyllis Pledger said that the next social will be a Branson Trip. Melva Keen was voted as Valentine Queen for the chapter and will be honored at the City Council Valentine Dance in February.

The Friendship Basket was won by Francie James. Following the meeting an executive board meeting was held. The next regular meeting will be held on Oct. 5 at the home of Lila Logan. The Order of the Rose ritual will be held for Judy Watt and Jackie Hall.

Panhellenic Gearing Up For Event

The Kay County Panhellenic Board met on Sept. 12 at the home of Sandy Hudack. The business meeting was conducted by Sandy Hudack, president, and began with the reading of the Panhellenic Creed.

Officers for the 1999-2000 year are: President, Sandy Hudack, Alpha Chi Omega; Vice President, Sheila Foxworthy, Gamma Phi Beta; Secretary, Nancy Hays, Delta Delta Delta; Treasurer, Kathleen Scribner, Chi Omega; Reporter/Historian, Molly Kyler, Sigma Kappa; Parliamentarian, Elizabeth Nickles, Kappa Alpha Theta.

T. J. Dancey, University of Central Oklahoma; Brooke Boyd, University of Central Oklahoma, Sigma Kappa; Christy Hassell, Oklahoma State University, Alpha Chi Omega; and Ashley VanHoesen, The University of Oklahoma, Chi Omega, were all awarded scholarships.

Elizabeth Nickles discussed the 20th Annual Panhellenic House Tour which will be held on Dec. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The homes, homeowners and decorators on the tour are: Terry Blubaugh, 10 1 Roadrunner, decorated by Hobby Lobby; Dianne Brown, 31 Hillcrest, decorated by Victorian Rabbit; and Eileen Mackey, 919 East Grand, decorated by West End Interiors.

The next meeting will be Oct. 12 at the home of Nancy Hays. Sororities represented at the meeting were Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta and Zeta Tau Alpha.

SPORTS

Kaw Challenge Attracts Prominent Riders
OSU Looking Toward Texas
TU Travels to Hawaii
Lady Mavs Off To Best Conference Start Moore Breaks Scoring Mark For Mavs

Kaw Challenge Attracts Prominent Riders

To say the Kaw Challenge Mountain Bike Race has taken off is an understatement.

Organized three years ago by a group of Ponca City enthusiasts, the race has jumped into national prominence and this year’s race, set for Sunday, will draw some of the best mountain bikers in the country.

“Our original goal was to become a state recognized race in two or three years and a national race in five to seven years,’ said Creek Scott, one of the organizers of the event.

That goal has been updated considerably.

“After the first year we were put on the state championship series,” Scott says. “and after two years we were selected to be on the national calendar for 2001.

“We’re in the American Mountain Bike Challenge with races like in Crested Butte, Durango, Albuquerque, Memphis and other classic race sites. It is the first time Oklahoma has been al-lowed an AMBC race.”

The Kaw Challenge is one of the few races to have pro racers participate.

The men’s champion for the past two years has been Steve Tillford. Tillford was the first national champion of mountain biking and has been the world masters champion twice.

“He is a true legend of mountain biking,” said Scott. "and we expect him to be here again this year.”

The 1998 women’s champion was Gretchen Reeves, who is ranked in the top 10 among professional women riders.

Last year, former Ponca Citian Patti Plagmann — another race organizer — moved from the runner-up finish in the first race to take the championship.

Also expected to race Sunday is last year’s runner up Marie-Ange Anderson, a French professional rider now living in Winter Park, Colo.

Scott notes Anderson recently won the 2000 Masters Championship in Canada.

“We expect approximately 200 racers and another 100 spectators this year,’ Scott says. “The number will probably double next year.”

The Kaw Challenge has races for all level of competitors, from beginners to professional. It offers $5,000 in cash prizes and merchandise.

The challenge is sponsored by the Team X-stream bike club, The race site is in the Burbank Landing area of Kaw Lake, approximately 10 miles east of the city. It may be reached by traveling east on Lake Road to just past Kaw Dam, turn left at the second road and follow the signs.

The beginners’ race starts at 9 a.m., the sports race starts at 9:30 and the pro/expert race at 11.

OSU Looking Toward Texas

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Despite disappointment, Oklahoma State linebacker Terrence Robinson said he and his teammates aren’t letting a 28-6 loss to No. 21 Southern Mississippi keep them down.

‘‘I see a lot of players with their heads held high,’’ Robinson said Monday. ‘‘Nobody’s giving up.’’

Oklahoma State (2-1) has little time to get over last Saturday’s defeat, which ended a 17-game home winning streak against nonconference opponents. The Cowboys open Big 12 play Saturday at No. 13 Texas (2-1).

The Southern Miss game included a mix of missed opportunities and costly errors for the Cowboys, who failed to score a touchdown on four trips inside the 20. They also gave up three interceptions and a fumble and missed two field goals.

Coach Bob Simmons said Southern Mississippi (2-1) was tough but added that his team could’ve won with fewer mistakes and by making potentially big plays that included several dropped interceptions by defensive backs.

‘‘To be honest, we let this game slip away,’’ he said.

The Cowboys wanted to make the trip to Austin unbeaten in nonconference play.

There are bright spots for the Cowboys after three games. The run defense, which stuffed Southern Mississippi for minus seven yards on the ground, is No. 1 nationally. The Longhorns running game has yet to get on track, putting up a combined 196 yards in three outings.

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jeff Kelly picked apart a young Oklahoma State secondary for 257 yards and two touchdowns.

Texas quarterbacks Major Applewhite and Chris Simms have combined for 986 yards in the air.

Despite a struggling secondary, Simmons said redshirt freshman strong safety Elbert Craig has played well. Craig is the team’s leading tackler, with 17 solos and seven assists. Robinson, a sophomore from Tyler, Texas, has 11 tackles after three games with three tackles resulting in minus 12 yards.

To rebound, the Cowboys have to find ways to score and make plays that allowed the team to play Texas close in Austin two years ago and win big in Stillwater the season before that, Simmons said.

The Longhorns beat Oklahoma State 34-21 last year at Lewis Field.

Some of the Oklahoma State players who won against Texas or challenged the Longhorns two years ago are still on the roster, Simmons said.

Texas leads the series 12-2 overall and 9-1 in Austin, with Oklahoma State’s only win in the Texas capitol coming in 1944.

Simmons is 1-3 against Texas. Longhorn coach Mack Brown is 2-0 against the Cowboys.

COWBOYS NOTES: The Oklahoma State-Texas game will be televised regionally on ABC. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. The Cowboys plan to fly down to Austin early Friday afternoon.

TU Travels to Hawaii

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The saying goes that showing up is half the battle.

It may be more than that for the Tulsa football team, which travels halfway around the world to play winless Hawaii Saturday.

‘‘It’s a difficult place to play. Just the trip alone can take a lot out of you,’’ Tulsa coach Keith Burns said Monday.

But that’s not to downplay Hawaii, he said.

‘‘They haven’t hit on all cylinders yet, but I think when they do, they’ll be very talented,’’ Burns said.

Hawaii hasn’t hit on any cylinders yet.

After tying for the WAC championship last season with a 9-4 record and winning the Jeep Oahu Bowl 23-17 against Oregon State, Hawaii opened this season with a humiliating 45-20 loss to Division I-AA Portland State. Over the weekend, the Warriors lost their conference opener 39-7 to UTEP — Hawaii’s only touchdown came when it fell on a UTEP fumble in the end zone.

For Hawaii coach June Jones, who turned the program around from an 0-12 season in 1998, the 2000 season has been, well, not fun.

‘‘We’re not getting off to the start we wanted to have,’’ a terse Jones said Monday.

‘‘I think everybody’s disappointed, but that will go away as we practice this week.’’

Hawaii also has fallen into a quarterback controversy after starter Nick Rolovich was pulled in favor of freshman Timmy Chang after a 6-of-28 first-half performance against UTEP last Saturday. Jones said he will evaluate the two this week, but that Rolovich remains the probable starter against Tulsa.

He said the team continues its struggle to find leaders.

‘‘We have some guys that are trying to fill that role, but until you win that’s not really magnified,’’ Jones said.

Tulsa also got off to an 0-2 start, but things have been looking up since. The Hurricane are coming off consecutive wins over Rice and Louisiana Tech. They also found a running game last week in tailback Ken Bohanon, who rushed for a career-high 178 yards against Louisiana Tech.

‘‘Our running game had been pretty much stagnant and he got it rolling a bit,’’ Burns said of Bohanon.

‘‘We’ve got the mentality we can run the ball and it really opened up our play-action pass game.’’

But before Tulsa can show its wares in Hawaii comes the road trip of all college road trips.

Burns said his team plans to fly out of Tulsa Thursday morning and catch a connecting flight in Houston that will get them to Hawaii by Thursday night.

He said he plans to keep the team’s routine as normal as possible, featuring the usual walk-throughs and meetings on both Friday and Saturday.

The game is scheduled to kick off 11 p.m. CDT Saturday.

‘‘If you make it (time change) a big deal it’ll become a big deal,’’ Burns said.

While the team feels better with two wins under its belt, Burns said his players have stayed on a pretty even keel throughout the season. Burns said it was tough at 0-2, but that ‘‘nobody was wearing black.’’

And now at 2-2, he said his players know they have a long way to go.

‘‘There’s so many highs and lows in this game, you want to remain consistent,’’ Burns said. ‘‘If you keep an even playing field and go about your business as a routine you’ll have a great chance to succeed.’’

Lady Mavs Off To Best Conference Start Moore Breaks Scoring Mark For Mavs

By TED ATCHLEY

NOC Sports Information

TONKAWA — With a 5-1-1 overall record and a 2-0 Region II mark, the Northern Oklahoma College Lady Maverick soccer team is off to its best start ever.

The Lady Mavs rolled to their fourth shutout of the year on Saturday as they downed Bacone College 4-0 in the drizzle and cold of the sudden fall weather.

“We played well under these conditions,” said head coach Mike Riley. “This was a good game to win. I’m proud of the way the girls played. They really stepped in and never let up.”

Skiatook freshman Makenzie Chapman started things off with a burner that went into the net off a quick assist by sophomore Brooke Harper, also of Skiatook. Chapman wouldn’t stop there. She made two more goals in the second period. The first came after a long, hard kick for goal by Muskogee sophomore Alicia Le to start the second period. Chapman's third goal came from outside near the end of the game.

“Chapman stepped up with the hat trick and really helped us continue to dominate offensively,” Riley said. “We all played well today.”

Enid sophomore goalkeeper Ki Thornberry was challenged several times but wouldn’t allow the ball to pass and sent several deep kicks back up field, stopping any Bacone threat.

Tulsa sophomore Lindsay Hall scored once in the first period. Hall dribbled in from the middle and took a hard shot from out front, dropping the ball over the hands of the Bacone goalkeeper for the score.

The Lady Mavericks will travel to Kansas City to face off against Johnson County on Saturday.

Mavericks Freshman Justin Stone of Moore surpassed his own single season scoring record for Northern Oklahoma College men's soccer when he dumped in three more goals on Saturday as the Mavericks flew passed Mountain View College of Dallas, 5-1.

Stone has scored 12 goals on the season and says he can't take all the credit for his success, saying it is all a matter of teamwork. The freshman forward knocked a hard ground hugger past all defenders in the first period for the first score of the game.

Mountain View answered with a goal of its own from far outside that tied up the game at one.

The Mavericks took the lead again on a penalty kick slammed around the defense by Stone and through the hands of the Mountain View goalkeeper for a 2-1 advantage at halftime

The Mavericks came out hard in the second period of play and Stone broke the defense again as he found himself all alone inside where he crushed one into the back of the net for his final score of the day.

“Stone played well,” said Maverick head coach Michael DuRoy. “We didn't play well as a team, especially in these conditions (cold, wet weather). We have to work past that at this point in the season.”

DuRoy said his team has to learn to play smart soccer. “We didn’t play that well, but I’ll take a 5-1 win any day.”

The Mavs fourth goal came off the foot of Chad Richmond who picked up a shot by Sophomore Jonathan Scace that had been rejected. The Mavericks final score came off an assist by Ponca City sophomore Paul Broome to freshman Stephen Adkisson for his first goal of the season.

The Mavericks will face Rose State at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at home.