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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, September 9, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsAnimal control isn’t always about dogs and cats and the occasional deer or possum that wanders into town. Sometimes they have a “bigger” mission. Richard Adkins, service manager at Bowker Auto Mall, said a “baby” hummingbird flew into the shop sometime Tuesday. He tried to shoo him out but couldn’t get the tiny bird headed in the right direction. When Adkins reported back to work today the little hummer was still flying around. Not knowing any other way to save the bird, Adkins called Animal Control. Jim Feathers of Animal Control was finally able to round the little critter up and head him out the door, hopefully to a friendly backyard feeder to stock up on some nourishment. The “friendly ferret is found by his family” is the happy ending of the tale of the traveling little ferret who made a 6 a.m. call Tuesday at the home of Larry Heslip. Thanks to Nearly News, the owner was elated to find his lost pet, but didn’t dream the ferret’s unauthorized foray would make front page of The News! Heslip says he’s had numerous calls about the fate of his little house guest, but all concerned pet lovers can relax — the little guy is very happy to be back home. However — “friendly” is definitely grounded from making any more early morning neighborhood visits on his own! Ponca City will be well represented at the upcoming Saturday football match-up between Michigan State and Notre Dame. The reputation of Head Country Bar-B-Q has garnered the firm an invitation to cater pregame festivities. The company’s brand of world championship barbecue and plenty of Head Country barbecue sauce made in Ponca City will be on the menu at East Lansing. NN has learned that the advertisement for “Gone With The Wind” listed an incorrect time. Correct time for the film showing at The Poncan Theatre is 6:30 p.m. weeknights and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Apparently, the original correction “blew” away. American Legion members are reminded of the regular meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Scot Came Back Here For GoodBy MAX STOKESBERRY News Staff Writer One might think, listening to his Scottish brogue, that Harold “Coggy” Cogman just got off the boat. Actually, it was 50 years ago this very day (Sept. 9) that he was one of a dozen immigrants who arrived — not by boat, but on a Scandinavian airliner — at then Idlewild Airport (now Kennedy) in New York City. Then it was on to Oklahoma and Ponca City, a town he had become acquainted with a few years earlier as a Royal Air Force pilot trainee. He spent five months — August 1941 into 1942 — as a cadet at Darr School (No. 6 British Flying Training School) located at Municipal Airport. Born and reared at Edinburgh, Scotland, Coggy finished his public schooling at age 16 and entered the service of his country, which was then engaged in World War II against the Axis Powers. From Ponca City he returned to Scotland for training in P-51 Mustang fighter planes. Then it was into action in North Africa and later Italy. Discharged in 1946, Coggy was employed for two years as an insurance company actuary in Edinburgh. He had job offers in Pretoria, South Africa, and Argentina, but he remembered the warm welcome he and his fellow cadets received from the “wonderful” people of Ponca City. Although he had no assurance of a job here, he took the chance and soon was working on the yard gang at Continental Oil Company. Moving into Marketing Accounting, he was there for a 34-year career prior to retirement from Conoco. At today’s Lions meeting the sturdy Scot may hear such remarks as “Our loss, Pretoria’s gain,” typical of the good-natured insults exchanged through the years. Coggy will expect this kind of reception as his fellow Lions help him celebrate an event that has meant a lot to him. As he said on the eve of the anniversary, “I love it here and wouldn’t be anywhere else.” In 1951 Ponca City’s resident Scotsman married Mary Sunshine McDaniel, a Tonkawa girl he met while she was in the first of her 33 years as a music teacher in the Ponca City Public Schools. Coggy became a U.S. citizen in 1954 and has been active in the First Presbyterian Church, Lions, Red Cross, United Way and Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. His rugby playing days long behind him, he now engages in water exercises and an occasional round of golf. The Cogmans have a son, Don, now living in New Canaan, Conn., and a daughter, Cheryl (Mrs., Don) Bender, Minford, Ohio. They have seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pioneer Tech Enrollment IncreasesBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Pioneer Technology Center has experienced a big increase in enrollment this fall. The announcement was made at a regular board meeting Tuesday night. Overall enrollment has risen about 150 students from this time last year. Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent of PTC, said that the increase is partly due to two programs at the vo-tech. The SHARE program, which is a dropout recovery program with Ponca City schools, currently serves 41 students. Another 36 students are enrolled in the Dropout Prevention program, which targets freshmen and sophomore students from dropping out of school. A total of 668 students are enrolled in daytime classes only. “We have over enrolled in a lot of classes. We have hired more teachers to take up the slack of new students. We have also had a tremendous growth in our health classes,” Downey said. A maintenance contract with Briggs Electrical was approved. Briggs will work on the heating and cooling units monthly or as needed to make sure they are running properly. Board members approved a proposal for $8,044 to add a fourth heating and cooling unit. Briggs Electrical will also install necessary duct work and diffuser to shut down meeting rooms when not in use. The cost will be $2,583. A contract with Arron McKinley for Management Development Group Coordinator was approved. McKinley’s job will be to bring the major CEO’s of industries to the school so the vo-tech can find out their training needs. The resignation of Johnny Caldwell, maintenance assistant, was accepted. Caldwell is leaving the vo-tech to take a job with Conoco. During new business, Downey reported that Project Partners, the local School-to-Work group, has hired Chad Foster, a motivational speaker, to speak to area students participating in the School-to-Work program on Oct. 7 at Northern Oklahoma College. The next board meeting is set for Oct. 6. Professional Actor Plays Elvis at Poncan TheatreLance Zitron is a very intense, very funny, and very talented young man from Memphis. It is a perfect combination for the actor who plays Elvis in “Idols of the King,” an hilarious and touching production of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre that will perform at the Poncan Theatre on Saturday at 8 p.m. Zitron claims kinship with Al Jolson and he takes his acting and theater career seriously. Zitron was born and raised in Memphis. He spent a summer at Interlochen School for the Arts and was also a finalist for the National Endowment for the Arts Award. He studied theatre at the Boston University School of Theatre and also at the University of Memphis, where he received his BFA. During a year off, he studied in New York with the famed acting teacher Michael Howard. He was the youngest student ever to be admitted into Howard’s classes. Awards and nominations have followed him in all phases of his career. In Memphis, he was voted Best Leading Male Actor by Memphis Magazine. He was nominated for the Irene Ryan Award as Best Male Actor for the role of the Gentleman Caller in “The Glass Menagerie” at the University of Memphis. He very quickly became associated with the other guy from Memphis, Elvis. When Zitron moved to Los Angeles in May 1994 (“five months after the earthquake,” he says), the L.A. Weekly quickly nominated him as Best Leading Male Actor for his role in “Hound Dog.” He also won an Addy Award in Memphis for a Piggly Wiggly ad campaign he designed and in which he performed as Elvis. It was titled “The King.” Zitron has also done some work in films, including “Second Glance” and “End of the Harvest.” He recently completed an episode for Entertainment Television’s “Mysteries and Scandals,” playing comedian Lenny Bruce, who “was busted for doing comedy.” One of his favorite theater roles is Delmont in “The Miss Firecracker Contest” by Beth Henley. “I’m an actor,” Lance says. “And I love Elvis.” And he loves doing the Elvis impersonation. But “it’s important that people know that I am a serious actor,” he says. And as for the Jolson connection? “I think that my grandfather and Al Jolson’s mother were first cousins.” “Or maybe it was that his grandpa’s mother was a first cousin to Al Jolson’s mother.” “No, I’ve got it.” “My great-grandfather was first cousin to Al Jolson’s father.” That’s it!” he says. “What would that make him to me?” It’s a good question. The Arkansas Repertory Company brings its funny production to the Poncan Theatre on Saturday at 8 p.m. A lecture-discussion of the music of Elvis will take place at the theater at 1 p.m. on Saturday and is free to the public. The presentation is sponsored by Conoco. Additional support has been provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council and by the Mid-America Arts Alliance. “Idols of the King” is licensed by Idols of the King, Inc., Ronnie Claire Edwards and Allen Crowe, and the Elvis Presley Estate. For tickets to “Idols of the King,” patrons may come by the theater at 104 East Grand or call the Poncan at 580-765-0943. City Officials Opt To Buy Used Motor for Water PlantBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer “Water rationing” the words residents hate to hear and action that city commissioners hate to take. It was those same words that prompted city commissioners to take emergency action Tuesday night in a special meeting. As an emergency measure city commissioners overwhelming approved the purchase of a used motor for a high service pump at the City Water Treatment Plant in an attempt to prevent the possibility of water rationing in the city. According to Public Works Director Ken Parr on August 29 a motor failure occurred on a “1950 vintage high service pump” which is used to pump water from the plant to area customers. The matter became an emergency when it was determined that another pump failure would cause water rationing. Ranging in price from $40,000 to $20,000 three options were presented to the commissioners for consideration, the first being the most expensive — the purchase of a new motor and new pump. The second option was the purchase of new motor for $20,000 and the other option was purchasing a used $25,000 motor. However, just as important as the price was the time involved for delivery and installation, Parr told the commissioners. “We would like to get the motor in service as soon as possible because the back-up pump we are using is a 1930-1940 vintage and we are pretty goosey about that pump because if it fails we will have to ration outside water usage,” Parr said. “Not only is that pump used in meeting our high water demands right now but is also used for water storage for fire fighting purposes.” In addition, Parr told commissioners that water demand was double that of last year. “Our demand is at 14 million gallons per day right now which compares to 7 million for this same time last year,” Parr explained to the commissioners. Although the used motor was $5,000 more than a new motor, it would take 12-16 weeks to get a new motor built, delivered and installed. Whereas the used motor could be delivered, installed and up and working within three weeks. In the end, commissioners agreed the situation was an emergency and that time was of the essence and opted for a little more expensive but the most timely solution — the purchase of the used motor. The commissioners’ choice and action pleased and eased Parr’s mind. “The purchase of this used motor will ensure the uninterrupted continual water service to our customers and once the pump is back on-line we will all rest easier.” Veterans Day Parade Set Nov. 7The Veterans Day Parade committee held its second meeting Aug. 26. with 21 people present. “United We Stand” will be the theme of this year’s parade. The parade will be 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7, starting at Grand Avenue and Pine Street and going east to Sixth Street. Reports were given by the different committees. Letters of intent to attend have been received by Maj. Gen. Cortright, Oklahoma State University ROTC units, 94th Division Army Band, 145th National Guard Band, Tulsa AKDAR Shriners, Oklahoma City Former POWs, Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans Administration Secretary Norman Lamb, VA officials from Muskogee and Oklahoma City, local National Guard and Army Reserve units. The parade committee will be working closely with the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Authority to bring people to Ponca City. Debbie Wheatherly reported that invitations had been sent to 17 area bands inviting them to participate in the marching competition. Trophies for outstanding band in categories by school size and best band overall will be given. All band members and staff will be fed at the North Sixth Street and East Highland Avenue park. Area music talent is asked to contact Bob Thomas at 762-2054 or Kenn Wessel at 765-0943 if they would like to get involved with the Patriotic Song Fest to be held the evening of the parade. All citizens and civic clubs are asked to get involved with floats, banners, marchers, bands in this year’s parade. For more information please call the American Legion at 765-9073. The next parade meeting will be 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the American Legion. Service Truck Cause of Power OutageFor the third time in less than three weeks, businesses at the Industrial Park have experienced a power outage, the latest occurring Tuesday afternoon. According to Electrical Manager Rusty Edwards the outage was caused when a service truck caught a cable and broke the electrical pole at North Waverly Street and Industrial Boulevard. “That distribution line seems to be snake bit, however none of the outages have been our fault but have mostly been due to construction in the area,” Edwards said. Power was restored Tuesday in the area within 35 minutes and the damaged pole was replaced. “I was proud of our crews because they were out there quickly and it didn’t take long to have the service back on-line, however I know that was still a pretty good outage for our industrial customers and I apologize for their inconveniences.” Emergency Sirens To Sound ThursdayThe testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer. The test is scheduled throughout the year. Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations. Apron Strings Event Includes Guest SpeakerSpecial guest speaker Dr. Eleanor Patton will speak on Thursday about “What Aprons Say to Us and Why We’re Listening,” in conjunction with the “Apron Strings” exhibit at the Marland Mansion. Dr. Patton has experience in clothing design, history and construction. Her presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mansion and is free to the public. The exhibit is free to Ponca City residents and is open at the Mansion daily from 1 to 4 p. m. through Oct. 3. The exhibit and the special lecture are sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, by Conoco, and by ExhibitsUSA. District CourtNewkirkMarriage LicensesVernon James Ellis, 70, and Nancy Sue Zimmerman, 61, both of Ponca City. Joseph Perry Spencer, 37, and Terry Lynn Dailey, 47, both of Ponca City. Roy Dean Wilson, 44, Newkirk, and Twyella Sue Lawerance, 41, Pawhuska. Christopher Lee Mason, 20, Wichita, and Robin Renee McCall, 20, Admire, Kan. William Issac Peddicord Jr., 37, and Angelina Arizola, 32, both of Ponca City. Donald Ray Miller, 25, and Sheri Darlene Ford, 27, both of Ponca City. Alexander Lionel LeClair, 56, Ponca City, and Sandra Coleen Ketcher, 48, Gaithersburg, Md. Dustin Hershel Brown, 19, and Yvonne Carol Ashby, 19, both of Blackwell. Travis Clinton Partain, 22, and Anita Sue Lowman, 43, both of Kaw City. Aaron Lee Robinson, 28, and Kimberly Ann Schoonover, 28, both of Ponca City. Jason Jesse Hicks, 23, and Janet Kay Dugan, 22, both of Ponca City. Jerry Russell Ellis, 56, Tonkawa, and Patricia Alice Cramer, 56, Blackwell. Johnny Lee McKeen, 25, and Opal Celia Kindley, 34, both of Ponca City. Michael Ray Moulton, 19, and Amanda Gail Beloney, 15, both of Ponca City. John Bridger Strickland II, 29, and Denise Renee’ Mefford, 27, both of Ponca City. Jeffrey Kent Johnson, 20, and Tiffany Maureen Tapp, 19, both of Ponca City. David Lowell Holden, 23, and Lea Michelle Hurst, 21, both of Blackwell. Kyle Sanborn Hellem, 27, and Laura Lynn Gray, 22, both of Ponca City. Jason Wayne Rowe, 23, and Jennifer Lee Shouse, 25, both of Blackwell. Shane Julius Brueggen, 27, and Acacia Danelle Williamson, 25, both of Ankeny, Iowa. Joseph Garrett Lay, 19, and Melissa Rae Fuhrman, 18, both of Ponca City. David Matthew Nine, 26, and Stephanie Renee’ Dueling, 23, both of Round Rock, Texas. Omar Briones, 23, and Rebecca Lynn Hagmann, 29, both of Oklahoma City. Steven Earl Albert, 50, Anthony, Kan., and Valorie Ann Meyer, 54, Wichita. Divorces Granted Amber Deann Glaze vs. Larry Wayne Glaze. Ponca City Divorces SoughtPearl Ann Richards vs. Ronald Lynn Richards. Deborah K. Sievert vs. Frank E. Renbarger. Mary Danene Koster vs. Joseph Victor Koster. Stephen Yourist vs. March Ann Yourist. Leslea J. Adams vs. John W. Adams. Charles K. Heppel vs. Tamra R. Heppel. Lisa M. McGee vs. Matthew D. McGee. Janice Lee Horton vs. Ronald Bruce Horton. Chrissy Lynn Windler vs. Travis Steven Windler. Divorces GrantedTinch A. Cole Jr. vs. Janet Cole. Jane L. Thomas vs. Joe Thomas IV. Jana L. Godfrey vs. Kevin A. Godfrey; plaintiff restored to former name Jana L. Smith. Curtis Alex Brashears vs. Katrina Ann Brashears; defendant restored to former name Katrina Ann Hart. Anna Richardson Bell vs. Robert A. Bell; plaintiff restored to former name Anna Richardson. Thomas Neal Shears vs. Kerry Diane Shears. Civil PetitionsLewis Wayne Warren dba Weatherbarrier Construction vs. Donnie Mauk; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,200. Susan Hipps Morgan vs. Tracy Allan Norris; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Eugene Edward Law, et al., vs. F. McQueen Rozelle, et al.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Thelma L. Wehr and David Wehr vs. Nick Adam Morris; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. J.C. Penney Co. vs. Brenda H. Stolhand; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,190.36. Pain Management Course Set Oct. 15 At Medical CenterSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Hospice of Ponca City, Inc. will sponsor a pain management course at the medical center Oct. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Conference Room C. The course will be presented by Claudia Barnes, RN, BSN, CRNH. Barnes has been the Clinical Director of Hospice of Ponca City, Inc. since 1982 and has extensive background in pain management. Tuition for the course is $25, unless the participant is an SJRMC or Hospice of Ponca City, Inc. employee. The registration deadline is Oct. 1. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Call 580-765-0201 with any questions. ‘Men Mentoring Men’ Guest Speaker Here Saturday at Master’s Touch“Men Mentoring Men,” written by Daryl G. Donovan, requires strong Christian men to develop relationships and mutual accountability with other men who are willing to admit that they need help in living the faith. Dr. Donovan will be at Master’s Touch Christian Bookstore, 115 North Fourth Street, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. He will lead a discussion on discipleship and mutual accountability for men at 3 p.m. The subtitle of “Men Mentoring Men” is “A Men’s Discipleship Course,” and it provides guidelines for assisting men to fulfill the commission which Christ established when he said “Go therefore and make disciples.. .” It presents a series of lessons which deals with practical instruction, such as how to pray, how to share faith, how to be led by the Holy Spirit, and how to study the Bible. The book offers ways to meet the challenges of taking responsibility for marriage, parenting, finances, sex, and much more. It is a discipleship course providing task-oriented lessons in leading a Bible-based Christian life. “I have a passion for the unity of the church (yet not a unity built on compromise that waters down the faith). I am thrilled with Promise Keepers and how huge denominational walls have been pierced,” remarks Donovan. Donovan is a pastor and the head of the Men’s Ministry Task Force for Christ’s Church Fellowship International. He received his doctorate at San Francisco Theological Seminary. His hobbies are gardening and his children, four under the age of ten. DEATHSJoye Oneta Kanelakos Joye Oneta KanelakosARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Joye Oneta Kanelakos, former Pawnee-Fairfax area resident, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City, Kan. She was 83. The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Central Christian Church in Arkansas City, with the Rev. Steve R. Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Joye Oneta (Reddick) Kanelakos was born Jan. 22, 1915, in Pawnee to William Harvey and Emma Jane (Walters) Reddick. She grew up and received her education in Pawnee and Fairfax and attended Ponca City Business College in Ponca City. She was married to Sam Kanelakos on April 29, 1938 in Newkirk, and the couple moved to Arkansas City, Kan., in 1950. Mrs. Kanelakos was employed at the Ark Clinic for several years as a receptionist and insurance clerk. She retired in 1975. Mrs. Kanelakos was a longtime member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Sam Kanelakos of the home; one son, Steve Kanelakos of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters, Mary Myers of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dorothy Thompson of Glenpool; one sister Helen McDaniels of Tulsa; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, one sister and a grandson. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Kanelakos’ name to Central Christian Church, c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home P.O. Box 756, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005. Kara Lea DavisKara Lea Davis, infant daughter of Mitchell R. and Kelle S. Davis, 108 West Gary, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1998 at Children’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. The graveside funeral will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Coy Whitener, pastor, Bible Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers, Bernerd Moffett, Daniel Moffett, and William Davis; sister, Catherine Moffett; grandmother, Jennie Culver of Oswego, Kan.; grandfather, Everett Davis of Ponca City; and great-grandparents, Ada Barnard, Clara and Artie White, and Cleta Edwards, all of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Moffett. O’Tillie Margaret LindellWICHITA, Kan. — O’Tillie Margaret Lindell, mother of Dr. Stephen Lindell of Ponca City, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 in Wichita, Kan. She was 90. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Downing and Lahey Mortuary in Wichita. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at The Church of the Magdalen. A graveside service is also set for 1 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson, Kan. O’Tillie Margaret (Votruba) Lindell was born Sept. 8, 1905, in rural Lucas, Kan., to John and Rosa (Novak) Votruba. She was a retired farm manager. In addition to Dr. Lindell of Ponca City, she is survived by one daughter, Marlene Cowan of Modesto, Calif.; one brother, Bill Votruba of Hutchinson, Kan.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Charles D. CapehartARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Charles D. Capehart, Arkansas City, Kan., resident, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at his home. He was 51. A memorial service was to be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 9, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Arkansas City with The Rev. Cliff Fite, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Charles D. Capehart was born March 5, 1947, in Waurika to Jewel and Mary (Duford) Capehart. He grew up and received his education in Fox, where he graduated from high school in 1966. On Nov. 9, 1968, he married Judith Spradlin in Ringling. The couple made their home in various cities as Capehart was transferred during his 24 years of employment with Halliburton. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Arkansas City. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the home; one daughter, Shellie Scheerger of Wichita, Kan.; one son, Timothy Capehart of Arkansas City; one brother, J.B. Capehart of Sulphur; four sisters, Faye Bulla of El Reno, Ettie Justice of Brison, Texas, Ruby Simon of Healdton and Rosa Capehart of Meade, Kan.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Capehart’s name to Hospice Inc., c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 756, Arkansas City, KS 67005. Ivy Cord ConversBLACKWELL — Ivy Cord Convers, infant daughter of Elizabeth Ann Convers, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, 1998, at Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 5 months of age. The funeral will be held graveside at 3 p.m. Friday in Newkirk in the Washunga Cemetery section at the Newkirk Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Ryser, Blackwell First United Methodist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell. In addition to her mother, Ivy is survived by one brother, Robert Edward Brown Jr. of Blackwell; her grandparents, Ronald and Cindy Convers and Nancy Clark, all of Blackwell; her great-grandparents, Dr. Ronald and Maryalice Convers of Towanda, Pa., and Donnar Marlar of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, C.E. Marlar. Memorial contributions may be made in Ivy’s name to Childrens Memorial Hospital, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631. Harold G. SummersHarold G. Summers, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, 1998, at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 88. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with Deacon Richard Robinson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Harold G. Summers was born Nov. 13, 1909 in Conway, Mo., the son of Elbert Clathie and Bessie Comer (Caffey) Summers. As a child he moved with his parents to the Ponca City area where he grew up and attended schools. In 1931, Summers began working for Monsour Grocery Stores. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater. After his discharge in November 1945 he returned to Ponca City and continued to work for Monsour Grocery until its close in 1972. Survivors include two nieces, Geralyn Hall of Albuquerque, N.M. and Janet Chaban of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and one nephew, Dennis Grimes of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Millee Martin and Ruby Grimes. William Milan DunlapOKLAHOMA CITY — William Milan Dunlap, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center in Rock Hill, S.C., following a battle with cancer. He was 76. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Quail Springs Baptist Church, 14613 North May Avenue. His grandson, the Rev. Michael Dunlap and Pastor Charles Graves with officiate. Burial will conclude at 3:30 p.m. in the Clinton (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Hahn/Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 9, at the funeral home. William Milan Dunlap was born July 18, 1922 in Tahlequah, the son of William Luster and Rosabelle (Bess) Dunlap. He moved with his parent to Ponca City in 1928, where he grew up and attended schools. After graduation from Ponca City High School, he attended Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater. He met and married Miss Laverne McAbee of Clinton in 1942. His college career was interrupted by a call to active duty during World War II. He served in Italy, achieving the rank of Captain, and was twice wounded in combat. Milan received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for heroic action north of Florence. He subsequently served as the 338th Infantry 85th Division Infantry “B” Company Executive Officer. After World War II ended in Europe, Milan remained in occupation duty on the French and Yugoslavian borders in Italy. After his discharge in 1946, Milan resumed his college career in Stillwater. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1946 and joined Continental Oil Company in Ponca City. In 1952, Milan, Laverne and their son David moved to Oklahoma City, where he owned and operated the record department of Larsen Music Company. He later relocated the business in the Hale Building under the name Milan Dunlap Records, Inc. He and his wife, also operated a second store Milan Records and Gifts, Inc., on North May Avenue for 18 years. In 1965 Milan joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma as a hospital and professional relations representative. He retired as area manager of the Western Division Activities in 1985 after 20 years of service. Milan was active in music circles in Ponca City, singing in the Kiwanis Glee Club and serving as bass soloist for several years in numerous musical presentations in Ponca City and Oklahoma City. He was lead soloist for the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra during the Christmas holidays. He was also music director for 20 years at Nichols Hills Baptist Church (now Quail Springs Baptist Church) and sang at numerous weddings and funerals over the years. Milan was an avid golfer and participated in World War II reunions of the 338th Infantry Division held in various parts of the U.S. He was a member of the Oklahoma City Downtown Lions Club for 24 years, where he served several years as Chaplain. Recently he was awarded the esteemed Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for humanitarian service by the Lions Club. He was also a longtime member of the Nichols Hills/Quail Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Laverne, of the home; one son, David Dunlap and his wife, Tonya of Rock Hill, S.C.; one brother, Franklin McLain Dunlap of Tulsa; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Ricky Dunlap; and one brother, Willard Dunlap. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in memory of William Milan Dunlap to Hospice Community Care, 325 South Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 29730. paid obituary FuneralsThursdayJennie Yvonne HowardFuneral to be at 10 a.m. at Tonkawa First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa. FridayGeorge BellFuneral to be at 2 p.m. at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Fairfax. Burial will be in Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. NEWS BRIEFSWatchfire — Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 750, will be conducting the annual POW-MIA Watchfire on Sept. 19. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m. at Resthaven. The public is invited to attend and the chapter will be retiring flags during the 24-hour watchfire. Need Hearing help? Heartland Hearing Aid Center is here just for you. Conventional, programmable single multi-channel, digital, what’s best for you? Come by or call 1302 North 7th, 767-1961 and find the answer. adv. Pancake Feed — A United Way and Masonic pancake and sausage feed will be served 7-11 a.m. Saturday at Ponca Lodge 83 AF&AM, 1200 West Grand Avenue. Admission is $3 per adult and $1.50 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the United Way. Free Sample of Este Lauder Foundation at John’s Apparel, 205 West Cleveland. adv. Free Car Wash — Free car wash Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wal-Mart and United. Sponsored by Ponca Mid-High Chorus students and parents. Please come out and support the Chorus. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Young-at-Heart Dance Set — The Young-at-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley from 7 to 10 p.m. Snack and Hillbilly Night is held the first Thursday of each month. Music by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band. Head Country, One half bar-b-q chicken with choice of vegetables, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Community Garage Sale Set — A community garage sale, one of many fun opportunities being planned at Paradise Corners by the residents, will be held Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 3501 North Union. Everyone is invited to come and shop, and see what is going on at Paradise Corners these days. Marland Roundup — Marland Roundup club meets 7 p.m. Thursday at the rodeo ground in Marland. Library Lunch — The Ponca City Library will be hosting a “Lunch and Learn” program Friday at noon which will include a presentation by Davy Watts and Becky Johnson demonstrating Osage Indian arts and finger weaving. The public is encouraged to bring their lunch and enjoy the beauty of the crafts which will be presented. Drinks will be provided. Vehicle Vandalism — At 8:03 a.m. Tuesday police received a report that a woman’s car had been vandalized in the 1800 block of East Hartford Avenue. Crawler Call — A report of a burglary “in progress” at North First Street and Fresno Avenue was received by police at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday. However it turned out to be the owner who was seen crawling through a window. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Ransacking Vehicles — At 7:02 p.m. Tuesday police took a report on several juveniles found going through vehicles parked in a parking lot in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue. Assault — At 8:34 a.m. Tuesday two people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from the 200 block of East Ponca Avenue for injuries received during an assault Tuesday night. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883 adv. Legion Meeting — The American Legion Post 38 will meet Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority. Commander George White Eagle urges all members to be present. Refreshments will be served. City Wide Garage Sale, September 12, 1998. 8a.m.- 4p.m. Kaw City. adv. Vehicle Vandalism — Police were notified at 8:52 a.m. Tuesday of vandalism to a vehicle in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street. A report was taken. WCW /NWO Fall Brawl coming to Pay Per View Sunday, September 13th at 6:00 pm, $29.95, Cable One 762-6684., or order within one hour of event start time, 1- 800-497-2410. adv. Stolen Can — At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday a man in the 500 block of West Oklahoma Avenue contacted police regarding the theft of his garbage can. Youth Bowling League beginning September 11th at 3:45pm and September 12th 11:00 am, all ages. Adult - Youth League September 12th 2:00 pm. Scholarships available. Beginners always welcomed. Ponca Bowl, 2000 Lake Road. 762-3333. adv. Vandalism — Vandalism was reported in the 1000 block of South Eighth Street at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Assault Injuries — At 11:51 a.m. Tuesday police were advised that a woman was being treated for assault and battery injuries at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. An assault and battery report was taken. Vehicle Vandalism — At 12:29 p.m. Tuesday a vehicle was reported vandalized in the 2200 block of Jane Street. A report was taken. Apartment Vandalism — Police were notified at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday of vandalism in the 900 block of South Ninth Street. An officer was assigned. Stolen Tag — An officer was called to the 300 block of South Palm Street at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday to make report on a tag stolen from a vehicle. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Annual Craft Fair Set — Xi Alpha Upsilon’s 22nd Annual Craft Fair Nov. 21, 1998 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to be held at the Agri-Business Building, 712 West Washington, Arkansas City. Interested exhibitors may contact: XI Alpha Upsilon, Debbie McNulty, 919 North A Street, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005, 316-442-7414. Arrests — Three people were arrested from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue at 3:04 p.m. Tuesday. A 20-year-old man was arrested for possession of marijuana second offense, a 19-year-old man for possession of a firearm after a felony conviction and 18-year-old woman for possession of cocaine. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv. Arrest — A 19-year-old man was arrested at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday in Kay County for driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Po-Hi Class of 1969 Reunion Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m. All class members interest- ed in helping with 30 year reunion plans are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Susan Lander at 765-2876 or 762-5659. adv. Skate Boarders — At 7:31 p.m. Tuesday police were called to the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street due to skate boarders. Stolen Decal — At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday police were notified of a stolen decal in the 300 block of North Oak Street. Misplaced Mattress — A mattress was reported on the road at Highland Avenue one mile west of Waverly Street at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. Need Your carpet cleaned? Top of the line equipment, latest technology factory trained technician, introductory price. Call Floorcraft, 762-8381 adv. Arrest — A 31-year-old man was arrested at 1:28 a.m. Wednesday from the 200 block of East Highland Avenue for public intoxication and falsely reporting a crime. Arrest — Police arrested a 44-year-old man at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday from the 200 block of North Fourteenth Street for driving under the influence. Arrest — A 35-year-old man was arrested at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday from Tonkawa on two city warrants. Tonkawa Class — The Tonkawa graduating Class of 1988 will gather for a 10-year reunion Oct. 2-3 to coincide with the 1998 Tonkawa High School homecoming. The RSVP deadline for the reunion dinner has been extended to Sept. 11. Contact Tracy (Kegans) McAreavey, 580-628-4209, for more information. North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past- Growing for the Future Books will be available Saturday, September 12, at Grounds of Cultural Center, at Kaw Museum, and at dinner at Kaw City Community Center, Also Homestead Laws and notepap- ter. adv. LIFESTYLESBlues Duo Entertain at Golf Event Blues Duo Entertain at Golf EventBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Headlining the entertainment for the Cherokee Strip Golf Classic for Thursday evening is the nationally and internationally known blues duo D.C. Minner, Shelby and The Blues on the Move. The blues duo come here fresh from an appearance at the Dusk til Dawn Festival held Labor Day Weekend at the Down Home Blues Club in Rentiesville, Okla. The musical twosome recently appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television show and received international exposure for themselves and the Festival by being featured in Living Blues Magazine. They will be playing in the lounge from 8:30 p.m., until midnight for participants and guests of the annual charity tourney benefiting the Kay County Council for Opportunity Center. Thursday evening is a get acquainted evening, with the players meeting their new team mates or greeting old friends playing in the pro-am event. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be served from 7 to 9 p.m. Theme of this year’s tourney is “Come to the Fair.” Women’s Activities Events for the women begin Thursday with a continental breakfast served from 7 to 10 a.m. The women’s golf tournament is slated to tee-off at 8:30 a.m. Thursday is a practice round for the men playing in the benefit tournament. A sandwich buffet will be served in the grill room from 11 a.m., to 3 p.m., or a luncheon buffet set for the dining room is scheduled from 11:30 a.m., to 2:30 p.m. Dianna Mills and Marty McArthur are in charge of the women’s events. Little NewsBrad and Missey Allensworth announce the birth of a son at 1:28 p.m. Aug. 21, 1998. The baby weighed 7-pounds and measured 20 1/4-inches. He has been named Preston John Allensworth and has a brother, Quintin. Grandparents are John and Anita Allensworth of Ponca City, Fran Kendrick of Ponca City, Leland Wood of Helena, Mont. Great-grandparents are Lorraine and Ellen Cox of Ponca City and Gene Bishop of Albuquerque, N. M. Great-great-grandmother is Hazel Ann Cox of Ponca City. Anthropological Group To Hear Marjy DuncanThe Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society resumes the monthly meeting schedule at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. The September speaker will be Marjy Duncan, staff archaeologist for the Oklahoma Archaeological Survey. Monthly meetings of the Kay County Chapter of the OAS are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. with the location to be announced prior to the meetings. The public is always welcome to attend. Kildare FCE Group Meets, Names PlansHelen Janda was the hostess when Kildare FCE Group met Sept. 2 at her home. She led the group in singing “God Bless America” and gave the devotion “Love Is Stronger.” Seven members answered roll call with the “type of exercise you do.” The September FCE newsletter was read and announcement made that 1999 FCE group officers and committee chairmen named were due by Sept. 25. Fair clean-up day at the FCE building is scheduled today. Moni Neville will take the Kildare FCE exhibits to the fair on Sept. 14 and Melba Irwin will take the food, flower and vegetable basket to the fair on Sept. 15. The Country Kitchen was discussed with Karen Overman scheduling members to work and to furnish food on Sept. 19. Brenda Schneeberger and Karen Overman will pick up the exhibits on Sept. 20. During the Kildare group meeting in August Iva Lee Harris gave the lesson on “Library Skills Caught or Taught?” Barbara Hunget conducted a workshop on the making of an Iris from beads. Mary Buesing reported that the next group meeting will be a dinner at the Golden Corral at 1 p.m. Sept. 23. A brief business meeting will follow the meal. Games were played with prizes going to Moni Neville and Melba Irwin. Karen Overman won the mystery prize. SPORTSLady Cats Collect Split Lady Cats Collect SplitBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer Playing, at last, in weather that confirms softball is a fall sport, the Lady Wildcats split a doubleheader with the Tulsa Hale Lady Rangers, Tuesday, winning the first, 4-2, but falling in the second, 5-2. At 7-17, the Lady Cats also proved that while they may not be serious contenders for a state title, they’re by no means ready for their season to be over. After winning their last two match ups of the Edmond Tournament, Saturday, the early game victory put the Poncans on an encouraging — if short-lived — 3-game winning-streak. In that game, the Lady Cats equaled their foes with seven hits, but strung together three in each of the third and sixth innings to stack up the runs. The Lady Cats also capitalized on poor running down the third base line by the Lady Rangers, catching three players between the bags while throwing out another on a steal attempt at second. “That one felt good,” said head coach Mike Krehbiel. “It was one of our better defensive efforts, for sure, and that will give us something to work for. We’re not there yet, but we’re getting better. We’re starting to play like we’re capable of playing.” After the Lady Cats tied the game at 1-all in the bottom of the third on an RBI single by pitcher Sarah Pameticky, they went on to add three more in the bottom of the sixth to launch into the lead. In that inning, shortstop Jena Birdsong got on with a fielders’ choice and promptly stole second. After a walk to left fielder Teya Roughface, center fielder Emily Helm came up with a 2-out RBI single to score Birdsong. Third baseman Michele McChristian then put the game away, launching a double to the center field fence to score both base runners. Though the Lady Rangers would add one more and put the tying run on base in the top of the seventh, a nice stop by Birdsong and a forced pop-out by Pameticky would give the Lady Cats the win. Pameticky gave up seven hits and four walks, while striking out five. “We just stepped up and swung the stick when we had to,” Krehbiel continued. “We went about our business and played our game.” In the first game, Pameticky was the only Lady Cat with multiple hits, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. In the second game, the Lady Cats appeared — for the first inning, at least — ready to do it again. Three hits — by Courtney Birdsong, Lendsi Boyd and Harmony Murrie — led to an early, 2-0 lead. But the Lady Cats cooled off after that, picking up just three more hits in the remainder of the game, while the Lady Rangers combined for eight hits in innings 4 through 6 to take the lead. “We lost our focus and died off,” said Krehbiel. “We let it creep away.” In that game, Courtney Birdsong was the only player with multiple hits, going 2-for-3. In the Edmond Tournament, the Lady Cats dropped both Friday games, 2-0 to Moore and 11-0 to Edmond Santa Fe. On Saturday, the Poncans fell 8-6 to Woodward, but fought back in the later games, topping Ardmore, 8-4, and bombing Edmond North, 16-4. The Lady Cats play again on Friday in the Sand Springs Tournament, then return home on Tuesday against Jenks. Game Notes — Second Baseman Cara Cusick ran down two base runners in the third inning of the first game, while catcher Boyd nailed another runner with a perfect pick-off throw in the second. J. Birdsong also had several nice stops at shortstop. The Lady Cats turned two double plays in that game. Alana Smith didn’t play in either game due to a pulled hamstring. Ponca City 4, Tulsa Hale 2 Tulsa Hale 010 000 1 — 2 7 1 Ponca City 001 003 x — 4 7 2 Robertson (l) and Tweedy; Pameticky (w) and Boyd. Tulsa Hale 5, Ponca City 2 Tulsa Hale 000 113 0 — 5 10 2 Ponca City 200 000 0 — 2 6 2 Stoops (w) and Tweedy; Engle (l) and Boyd. Daniels Still No. 1 For OUBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer NORMAN (AP) — It wasn’t like winning a major bowl game. Oklahoma didn’t even beat a very good team in its opener last weekend. But coach John Blake doesn’t care. ‘‘I think it was a great win for this football team, for this program,’’ he said of the 37-9 victory over North Texas. ‘‘It’s something we can build on.’’ For the first time in his three seasons as head coach, Blake is building on an opening victory. He was able to spend his weekly news conference Tuesday talking about the prospect of being 2-0 instead of about how the team would rebound from a loss. ‘‘It’s nice to talk about it because we think have an opportunity to be there,’’ he said. ‘‘I think our players are focusing on that. If you don’t wish it and believe it, then it’s hard for you to achieve.’’ The opponent this week is Texas Christian, on the road. Oklahoma will have Brandon Daniels back at quarterback, with walk-on Patrick Fletcher apparently next in line. Blake said Daniels, who injured a shoulder in the opener, has returned to practice and retained his No. 1 spot on the depth chart. ‘‘He is our starting quarterback,’’ Blake said. ‘‘He is a physical, option quarterback that we feel we can go the long distance with.’’ Daniels wasn’t able to make it through the second quarter of the opener. He was replaced by Fletcher, who would have been the third-stringer but got a chance because Jarrod Reese was suspended for the game. Fletcher played well, scoring twice and throwing a touchdown pass in the 37-9 victory. As a result, Blake said, the race between Fletcher and Reese has tightened. ‘‘Fletcher had a chance to go out in the game and execute,’’ Blake said. ‘‘Before the game took place, I thought Reese was ahead of Fletcher as far as performance in practice.’’ So if Daniels were to get banged up again this week? ‘‘You’d have to go with Fletcher because he’s been thrown in the fire,’’ Blake said. ‘‘He’s been out there and he’s executed.’’ After the game Saturday night, Blake downplayed Fletcher’s performance, attributing it mainly to better execution up front than when Daniels was in the game. He started his weekly news conference Tuesday by making a point of giving the walk-on credit. ‘‘He doesn’t have the size that you would like to truly have a physical option quarterback, but he throws the ball, he does a lot of great things for us,’’ Blake said. ‘‘He pulled the game out for us and we’re very fortunate to have Fletcher.’’ At least one player thinks Fletcher’s opening-night performance could result in him challenging for more than just the backup’s role. ‘‘He’s given the coaches a hard time,’’ said Ahmed Kabba, who caught Fletcher’s TD pass. ‘‘He’s made it tough on them. They’re going to earn their money.’’ SOONER NOTES: Blake said tight end Jason Freeman, who suffered a mild concussion in the opener, will play this week. Fullback Jermaine Fazande may play. Fazande is recovering from a broken jaw. ... Two members of the TCU coaching staff are Chris Thurmond and Ken Pope, who were fired by Blake after last season. ‘‘I’m not really facing those guys. We’re facing the players,’’ Blake said. ‘‘I don’t think coach Thurmond or Pope will play a down. If they did, I’d win that match easily.’’ ... The North Texas game represented the first major college action for 18 Sooners, including seven freshmen. ... The nine points allowed in the opener represented Oklahoma’s best effort since giving up six to Iowa State in 1993. Cats JVs FallARKANSAS CITY — Ponca City’s JV Wildcats spotted Ark City a 12-0 lead, stormed back to tie the score at halftime, but ran out of steam in the second half to lose 28-12 in their season opener Tuesday. “The kids played hard, especially in the first half,” Po-Hi coach Larry Degan said. “But Ark City is big and they’ve got some speedy backs. They wore us down a little. “Also, we played a lot of players. Some who were not all that familiar with their positions. In practice, some of these kids were practicing with the varsity while we were running the offense or defense at the other end of the field. They’re showing improvement. We’re still moving kids around, starting to find where they like to play.” J. Michael Sharon evidently likes to play anywhere he can catch the ball. Sharon ran a pass interception back 70 yards for the Cats’ first touchdown. Later in the second period, Sharon caught a 25-yard pass from quarterback Grant Potter for the other JV score. Potter was 4-of-10 passing for 75 yards, with 60 of those yards being picked up by Sharon. Kyle Lindsay also ran a punt back 81 yards but the Cats had the TD called back on a clipping penalty. The JVs are back in action Monday against Tahlequah. That game will be played on a field halfway between the two school, at the Catoosa High School field. Freshmen UnbeatenThe Mid-High freshmen footballers kept their undefeated season intact, Tuesday, squeaking by Broken Arrow South in a defensive struggle, 6-0. Micah Johnson, who ran for three touchdowns and 182 yards last week against Edmond Santa Fe, picked up 113 yards on 10 carries this time around, and provided the only score of the ball game, early in the third quarter. Johnson also broke loose for a 65-yard score in the first quarter, but it was called back on a holding penalty. The Cougars rushed 19 times for a total of 141 yards. Broken Arrow, meanwhile, ran the ball 30 times for 105 yards and completed 4-of-10 through the air for 73 yards. “We bent a lot but we never broke,” said coach Brad Larimer. “This was a better team than we played last time, and the kids stepped up. They played really well.” Three interceptions to halt Broken Arrow drives undoubtedly saved the game for the Cougars. Roman Red Leaf came up with one at the end of the first half, while Bobby Trant had two, late in the game. One of those came on fourth down at the goal line with barely a minute left to play. The Cougars junior varsity will travel to Blackwell on Monday, while the varsity next goes into action on Sept. 22, traveling to Jenks.
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