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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, September 22, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALTeam Effort Helps Ponca City Combat Economic Downturn Team Effort Helps Ponca City Combat Economic DownturnBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor It was Ponca City as a whole, that decided to do something about a slumping economic program following the 1993 Conoco downsizing, according to Dr. Mark Snead. During a town hall meeting Monday, Snead, who volunteered his services recently for the Ponca City Development Authority to make a review of economic development activities, pointed out that “that incentive, of making an overall impact on the economic development efforts of the area, came largely as a result of a one-half cent increase in the sales tax for the sole purpose of improving the situation.” “You have to go back to the 1993 Conoco downsizing, which was quite significant in that there were 1,400 fewer workers and a considerable amount of reduction in payroll that was available to put back into the economy,” Snead said in opening remarks following his introduction by Mayor Tom Leonard. Welcoming a town hall meeting crowd of some 30 or so citizens, which included in part, city commissioners and former city commissioners, City Manager Gary Martin and a number of staff personnel from the city, members of the Chamber of Commerce and economic development advisory board members, Leonard said “I feel very good about the number of interested persons that showed up tonight.” Snead emphasized that Thorn Apple Valley and Sykes were the significant projects that came about from the efforts since 1994, but “we can’t forget also the impact that Unitherm, Encompass Mold, USA Bottling, Centerline and D&M Distribution, have had on the economy.” The five objectives as outlined by Snead since 1994 in his report were to document the economic development projects undertaken, produce a general accounting of city expenditures related to economic development, assess the impact on city services along with finances and infrastructure, measure the realized economic impact of new firms and preparation of a cost-benefit analysis. In doing this, Snead provided a step-by-step with graphs, the summary of findings, recent economic concerns, economic development efforts, firms receiving incentives, sources and uses of economic development funds, impact on the City of Ponca City, economic impact of new industry and the cost-benefit analysis. Following the meeting, Mayor Leonard noted that Dr. Snead’s report “got the preliminaries out of the way, and I think it gives us a great opportunity for the community to take another look at the results of the economic development program of the last four years.” Mayor Leonard also said that the city “needs to continue to plan for development of the area with foresight. This document, which is available on the internet and copies of which will be at the library, gives us that direction, that we may use our hindsight and enable to work for a better future.” During the meeting, Mayor Leonard said that the city is now on good, solid foundation concerning the economic development, as pointed out by Dr. Snead. Dr. Snead said he was pleased with the report, and that it is “not perfect, but economic development is now providing us with the jobs that will bring in others. There could have been some other industries and jobs available, but Ponca City was not ready for those situations.” With the sales tax passage, Ponca City did have the foresight to bring in needed industry, according to Dr. Snead. Results of Judging FCE DepartmentsBLACKWELL — Here are the results of judging the FCE portions of the 81st annual Kay County Free Fair here. Additional Free Fair results will be printed this week. FCE Department Clothing Contests Lined vest, any size or sex: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; Blue ribbons, Kathy Fitch and Earleine Harman; red ribbons, Pam Johnson, Sondra Ailey and Leona Montgomery; and white ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Francis Girardeau and Mary Buesing. Skirt: Purple ribbon, Brenda Schneeberger; blue ribbons, Linda O’Malley and Eva Thompson; red ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Leona Montgomery and Nettie Cox, and white ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Wilma Eakins and Sondra Ailey. Blouse: Purple ribbon, Melba Irwin; blue ribbons, Wilma Eakins and Margaret Hoepfinger; red ribbons, Leona Montgomery, Francis Girardeau and Sondra Ailey; white ribbon, Bobbi Burns. Child’s garment, size 5-14: Purple ribbon, Wilma Eakins; blue ribbons, Francis Girardeau and Pam Johnson; red ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Eleanor Eggers and Christine Collins, and white ribbon, Earleine Harman. Jacket, any size: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbon, Karen Overman, and red ribbon, Nettie Cox. Jumper: Purple ribbon, Sondra Ailey; blue ribbons, Karen Overman and Dorothy McCord; red ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Dorothy Tanner and Wilma Eakins, and white ribbon, Leslie Young. Hat, any size: Purple ribbon, Dorothy Tanner; blue ribbons, Moni Neville and Cindy McKee; red ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Sondra Ailey and Earleine Harman, and white ribbon, Pam Johnson. Ladies’ one-piece dress: Purple ribbon, Margaret Hoepfinger; blue ribbons, Wilma Eakins and Pam Johnson; red ribbons, Eleanor Eggers, Pearl Fitch and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbon, Francis Girardeau. Robe, any size: Purple ribbon, Marjorie Smith; blue ribbons, Mary Buesing and Joyce Crouch, and red ribbon, Bobbi Burns. Two-piece garment ensemble: Purple ribbon, Nettie Cox; blue ribbons, Marjorie Smith and Joyce Crouch; red ribbons, Melba Irwin, Wilma Eakins and Pearl Fitch, and white ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Leslie Young and Earleine Harman. American patriotic item: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbons, Melba Irwin and Mary Buesing; red ribbons, Dorothy Tanner, Sondra Ailey and Earleine Harman and white ribbons, Earleine Harman, Francis Girardeau and Linda O’Malley. Handicap garment: Purple ribbon, Wilma Eakins; blue ribbons, Cindy McKee and Sondra Ailey; red ribbon, Belle Grossardt, and white ribbon, Bobbi Burns. Complete clothing exhibits: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Kildare FCE and third, New Creations FCE. All other complete exhibits: New Bethel FCE, Fun & Fundamental FCE and Creative Homemakers FCE. Food Contests Fruit butter, any kind: Purple ribbon, Nancy Tindel; blue ribbons, Nettie Cox and Earleine Harman; red ribbons, Ann Sheets, Mary Ruth Leatherman and Francis Girardeau, and white ribbons, Eleanor Eggers, Mary Buesing and Eva Thompson. Jelly, any kind: Purple ribbon, Eleanor Eggers; blue ribbons, Pam Johnson and Wilma Eakins; red ribbons, Belle Grossardt and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Earleine Harman, Pearl Fitch and Francis Girardeau. Mixed fruit: Purple ribbon, Eleanor Eggers; blue ribbons, Marjorie Smith and Glenda Wise; red ribbon, Francis Girardeau, and white ribbons, Sondra Ailey, Wanda Hutcherson and Moni Neville. Tomato Sauce: Purple ribbon, Nancy Tindel; blue ribbons, Eleanor Eggers and Mary Ruth Leatherman; red ribbons, Leslie Young, Nettie Cox and Marjorie Smith, and white ribbon, Francis Girardeau. Relish, any kind: Purple ribbon, Ann Sheets; blue ribbons, Nancy Tindel and Linda O’Malley; red ribbons, Margaret Hoepfinger, Eleanor Eggers and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Francis Girardeau and Earleine Harman. Applesauce, any kind: Purple ribbon, Dorothy Tanner; blue ribbons, Eleanor Eggers and Nettie Cox; red ribbons, Karen Overman, Melba Irwin and Wanda Hutcherson, and white ribbons, Belle Grossardt, Francis Girardeau and Earleine Harman. Three bar cookies: Purple ribbon, Mary Ruth Leatherman; blue ribbons, Barbara Hunget and Cindy McKee; red ribbons, Marjorie Smith, Irene Smyth and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Belle Grossardt, Deborah Randall and Nancy Tindel. Three mints: Purple ribbon, Glenda Wise; blue ribbons, Madelien Reutter and Linda O’Malley; red ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Dorothy Tanner and Brenda Schneeberger, and white ribbon, Sondra Ailey. Three pieces of cornbread: Purple ribbon, Elsie Cowell; blue ribbons, Nancy Johns and Glenda Wise; red ribbons, Deborah Randall, Ann Sheets and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Nancy Tindel and Mary Ruth Leatherman. Three miniature fruit muffins: Purple ribbon, Anna Terrell; blue ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman and Glenda Wise; red ribbons, Elsie Johnson, Marjorie Smith and Earleine Harman, and white ribbons, Sondra Ailey, Francis Girardeau and Iva Harris. Three gingerbread cookies: Purple ribbon, Pearl Craven; blue ribbons, Brenda Schneeberger and Nancy Tindel; red ribbons, Nancy Johns, Pam Johnson and Francis Girardeau, and white ribbon, Sondra Ailey. Three bread sticks: Purple ribbon, Karen Overman; blue ribbons, Brenda Schneeberger and Cindy McKee; red ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Twila Harris and Joyce Crouch, and white ribbons, Earleine Harman, Sondra Ailey and Nettie Cox. White bread loaf from bread machine: Purple ribbon, Joyce Crouch; blue ribbons, Deborah Randall and Glenda Wise; red ribbons, Karen Overman, Belle Grossardt and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Sylvia Hailings, Mary Buesing and Wanda Hutcherson. Angel food cake: Purple ribbon, Nancy Johns; blue ribbons, Dorothy Tanner and Francis Girardeau; red ribbons, Margaret Hoepfinger, Eleanor Eggers and Mary Buesing, and white ribbons, Moni Neville and Ann Sheets. Complete food exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and third, New Bethel. All other complete exhibits: New Creations FCE, Kildare FCE and Creative Homemakers FCE. Cultural Arts Baby bib: Purple ribbon, Joyce Crouch; blue ribbons, Pam Johnson and Christina Collins; red ribbons, Karen Overman and Earleine Harman, and white ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Deborah Randall and Sondra Ailey. Door decoration for Christmas: Purple ribbon, Pam Johnson; blue ribbons, Cindy McKee and Francis Girardeau; red ribbons, Kendra Smith, Elsie Johnson and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Leona Montgomery and Joyce Crouch. Artificial flower arrangement: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman and Barbara Hunget; red ribbons, Wanda Hutcherson, Pam Johnson and Nancy Tindel, and white ribbons, Earleine Harman, Belle Grossardt and Sondra Ailey. Knitted item: Purple ribbon, Ona Atnip; blue ribbons, Moni Neville and Nancy Tindel, and red ribbons, Belle Grossardt and Joyce Crouch. Recycled item with picture of the item: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbons, Joyce Crouch and Moni Neville; red ribbons, Sondra Ailey, Marjorie Smith and Pam Johnson, and white ribbons, Melba Irwin, Earleine Harman and Pearl Fitch. One placement: Purple ribbon, Elsie Cowell; blue ribbons, Karen Overman and Ann Sheets; red ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Pearl Fitch and Joyce Crouch, and white ribbons, Earleine Harman, Pam Johnson and Mary Buesing. Item made from fair ribbons: Purple ribbon, Ann Sheets; blue ribbons, Moni Neville and Joyce Crouch, and red ribbons, Earleine Harman and Sondra Ailey. Needlework picture: Purple ribbon, Leslie Young; blue ribbons, Opal Tannehill and Ona Atnip; red ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Wilma Eakins and Marjorie Smith, and white ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Francis Girardeau and Sondra Ailey. Covered clothes hanger; Purple ribbon, Earleine Harman; blue ribbons, Linda O’Malley and Nettie Cox; red ribbons, Parl Craven, Wilma Eakins and Joyce Crouch, and white ribbons, Glenda Wise, Leona Montgomery and Ona Atnip. Painted wood item: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbons, Nettie Cox and Moni Neville; red ribbons, Nancy Tindel, Mary Ruth Leatherman and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Ann Sheets, Earleine Harman and Joyce Crouch. Quilted item: Purple ribbon, Mary Buesing; blue ribbons, Rada Fields and Sondra Ailey; red ribbons, Eva Thompson, Earleine Harman and Wilma Eakins, and white ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Francis Girardeau and Christina Collins. Holiday item: Purple ribbon, Wilma Eakins; blue ribbons, Cindy McKee and Sondra Ailey; red ribbons, Ann Sheets, Leona Montgomery and Elsie Johnson, and white ribbons, Nettie Cox, Marjorie Smith and Nancy Johns. Garden basket containing fruit and/or vegetables: Purple ribbon, Barbara Hunget; blue ribbons, Glenda Wise and Mary Ruth Leatherman; red ribbons, Francis Girardeau, Eleanor Eggers and Sondra Ailey, and white ribbons, Nancy Johns and Wilma Eakins. Herb garden: Purple ribbon, Moni Neville; blue ribbons, Pearl Craven and Mary Ruth Leatherman; red ribbons, Dorothy Tanner, Linda O’Malley and Francis Girardeau, and white ribbon, Nancy Johns. Miniature fresh flower arrangement: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbons, Barbara Hunget and Sondra Ailey; red ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Nancy Johns and Ann Sheets, and white ribbons, Belle Grossardt, Francis Girardeau and Elsie Cowell. Pumpkin: Purple ribbon, Cindy McKee; blue ribbon, Francis Girardeau; red ribbon, Earleine Harman, and white ribbons, Sondra Ailey and Wilma Eakins. Rose in a bud vase: Purple ribbon, Francis Girardeau; blue ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman and Elsie Cowell; red ribbons, Dorothy Tanner, Nancy Tindel and Nancy Johns, and white ribbons, Pearl Fitch, Eva Thompson and Glenda Wise. Home-dried potpourri using flowers or fruits: Purple ribbon, Mary Ruth Leatherman; blue ribbons, Melba Irwin and Irene Smith; red ribbons, Joyce Crouch, Glenda Wise and Christina Collins, and white ribbons, Sondra Ailey and Nancy Tindel. Bouquet of fresh yellow flowers with wheat: Purple ribbon, Linda O’Malley; blue ribbons, Cindy McKee and Nancy Tindel; red ribbons, Elsie Cowell, Melba Irwin and Nancy Johns, and white ribbons, Mary Ruth Leatherman, Eleanor Eggers and Moni Neville. Cockscomb: Purple ribbon, Mary Ruth Leatherman; blue ribbons, Earleine Harman and Marjorie Smith; red ribbons, Pearl Fitch, Nettie Cox and Dorothy Tanner, and white ribbons, Wilma Eakins, Linda O’Malley and Nancy Tindel. FCE Over-all Results Champion Booth, Nardin FCE; Reserve champion booth, Fun & Fundamental FCE. Clothing exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Kildare FCE, and third, New Creations FCE. Foods exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, Fun & Fundamental FCE, and third, New Bethel FCE. Cultural arts/housing exhibit: first place, Nardin FCE; second place, New Bethel FCE, and third, Fun & Fundamental FCE. Horticulture: first place, Fun & Fundamental FCE; second place, Nardin FCE, and third, New Bethel FCE. Most Attractive Booth: first place, Kildare FCE; second place, New Bethel FCE, and third, Fun & Fundamental FCE. Severance Among Leaders To Review State Programs“Quality higher education is the critical lynchpin that Oklahoma must secure itself to if the state is to effectively compete in the business world of the next millennium,” said Richard Severance, general manager of Conoco’s Ponca City-based Mid-Continent Business Unit. Severance’s comment came shortly after he learned of his selection to a 16-person team of business and education leaders from across Oklahoma and the nation that was selected by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to review business programs at Oklahoma’s 25 public colleges and universities. “The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are to be commended for their foresight in recognizing the critical benefit of drawing upon expertise in the private sector to assist with the ongoing development of college and university curriculum needed to meet the demand for quality business leaders in the next millennium,” Severance said. According to a Regents’ news release, the team will work with Regents staff to assess not only the status of the state’s 92 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral business degree programs, but also the programs’ relationship to local, regional and state economic development efforts. Team members will develop recommendations for enhancing the programs and strengthening their ability to support state economic development initiatives and present a formal report to the Regents in May 1999. “These highly qualified team members bring years of expertise to the tasks of evaluating and recommending enhancements for Oklahoma’s business programs,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “The Regents staff look forward to working with the team and our colleges and universities to enrich Oklahoma’s business degree programs and to further develop the link between Oklahoma higher education and economic development initiatives.” Brisch noted that the business program review reflects the Regent’s commitment to a statewide program review process. Business is the third area to undergo systemwide external review in the last six years, following teacher education and aviation. The review also responds to recommendations made last fall by the Citizens’ Commission on the Future of Oklahoma Higher Education calling for Oklahoma colleges and universities to more aggressively stimulate economic development in the state. The 36-member commission was appointed by the Regents in October 1996 to help develop a long-range plan for higher education. “Oklahoma higher education is breaking new ground with this business program review,” said State Regents Chairman John Massey. “The Regents are confident the team’s efforts will produce long-term benefits for our students and contribute to a more competitive Oklahoma economy in the future.” Oklahomans serving on the business program review team include: Keith Bailey, president, chief executive officer and chairman, William Companies, Tulsa; James E. Barnes, former State Regent and retired chairman, MAPCO Inc., Tulsa; Jere Barnthouse, president, AmQuest Bank, Lawton-Ft. Sill; J. Clifford Hudson, president and chief executive officer, Sonic Corp., Oklahoma City; Phyllis Johnson, executive vice president, chief financial officer and founder, ioNet, Oklahoma City; David Lopez, president-Oklahoma, Southwestern Bell Telephone, Oklahoma City; and Reggie Sullivan, president and chief executive officer, Interstate Contracting Corporation, Overland Corporation, and Custom Molded Plastics Inc., Durant. Out-of-state educators serving as team members include Dr. Dalton L. Bigbee, dean of the College of Business Administration, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Dr. George E. Stevens, dean of the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio; Dr. Nellie Thorogood, vice chancellor for external affairs, North Harris Montgomery Community College District, Houston; and Dr. Doyle Z. Williams, Dean of the College of Business Administration and Sam Walton, leadership chair, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Other out-of-state evaluators include Dr. John C. Aplin, general partner, CID Equity Partners, Indianapolis; Dennis P. Jones, president, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, Boulder, Colo.; Roberts T. Jones, president and chief executive officers, National Alliance of Business, Washington, D.C.; and Carl D. Thoma, co-founder and managing partner, Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Chicago. “I feel very honored and privileged to have been selected to such an impressive group of business and academic leaders,” Severance said. “I have no doubt that our collective efforts will prove very beneficial for Oklahoma and Oklahomans as we prepare to enter into the 21st Century.” Will Rogers Imitator Here For Reopening of MuseumGene McFall will add the wit of world renown Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers to the celebration on Saturday marking the reopening of the Pioneer Woman Museum. Rogers was one of the speakers for the dedication of the Pioneer Woman Statue that was broadcast nationally in 1930. He will present the “Witty World of Will Rogers” during the ceremonies. McFall’s appearance here is supported by a matching grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council. McFall has performed as Will Rogers in 43 states since 1982. He toured as James Whitmore’s understudy in WILL ROGERS’ U.S.A. and was the first person other than Whitmore to tour that show. In 1981 McFall spent hundreds of hours in research, drew upon his seven years performance as Will and compiled his own show. “Witty World of Will Rogers” is a show he feels suits him best as an actor and effectively presents Will’s humor and philosophy. A native of Kentucky, a former basketball coach and a professional actor since 1966, he has been in motion pictures and television. He portrayed Will Rogers from ages 27 to 55 in Oklahoma Educational Television’s highly acclaimed centennial mini-series “Oklahoma Passage.” Will Rogers Will Rogers was probably the most loved and well-known private citizen ever in the United States. Born in Oklahoma of Indian ancestry, he performed in Vaudeville as a trick roper. He added jokes about current events and became a star of the Zeigfeld. Rogers wrote a weekly newspaper column and a Daily Telegram that was read by one third of the country in 500 newspapers. Rogers poked fun at everybody, but his humor was gentle, never malicious. He wanted people to laugh at themselves and not take themselves too seriously. He had one of the most popular radio shows of his day, and he became the number one male box office attraction in motion pictures. DEATHSCharles Bradley Covey ObituariesCharles Bradley CoveyCharles Bradley “Brad” Covey of Ponca City died Sunday, Sept. 20,1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was 35. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. at Albright United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Kip Wright officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Brad was born Sept. 2, 1963, in Fairfax, the son of Chuck and Betty Covey of Ponca City. He attended Ponca City schools graduating in 1981. Brad had been employed with Smith Tool since 1981. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. Survivors, other than his parents, include a son, William Charles, of the home; daughters Mandy, of Arizona, and Macey, of Ponca City; his best friend and companion, Paula Tindel, of the home; one sister, Debra Taiclet and a niece, Tiffany Taiclet, both of Ponca City; his maternal grandparents, Roy and Dorothy Hutcheson, Fairfax; Uncle Dennis and Aunt Theresa Hutcheson of Fairfax; Uncle Lynn and Aunt Sue Kelley of Skeedee, and his cousins Larry Hutcheson, Fairfax, Terri Shellie, and Tony Gordon, of Ralston, Angie VanDusen of Fairfax, and Tammy Kelley of Denver, and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Verl and Irene Covey and his Uncle Bob Covey. Casket bearers will be Darren Swain, Chuck Lawler, L.J. Case, Chad Johnson, David Johnson, Larry Hutcheson, Brent Trepton, and Mark Glaser. Honorary casket bearers will be Brad’s co-workers from Smith Tool. The family will be at the home of his parents at 4265 South McCord Road. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Ponca City, OK 74601 in lieu of flowers. paid obituary Norma Lee SisselFAIRFAX — Norma Lee (Brown) Sissel, Fairfax resident, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, in Dewey. She was 61 years of age. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Norma Lee (Brown) Sissel was born July 31, 1937, in Carney, the daughter of O.B. and Maggie (Ruminer) Wilson. She began her education in Carney before her family moved to Fairfax when she was eight years old. She finished her education in the Fairfax schools. She was married to Johnnie Brown in Ralston on June 21, 1953. They made their first home in Fairfax. They were later divorced. On July 16, 1983, she was married to Alvin A. Sissel in Fairfax. The couple returned to live in Fairfax in 1987. Mr. Sissel preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Sissel attended cosmetology school in Bartlesville and was a licensed cosmetologist in Fairfax, Bartlesville and Dewey for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking, camping, and spending time with her family. Surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Mitchell of Dewey; one son and daughter-in-law Todd and Gwen Brown of Bartlesville; her mother, Maggie Wilson of Fairfax; two brothers Bill Wilson of Fairfax and E.E. “Doc” Wilson of Ponca City; two sisters Lorene DeGeer of Borger, Texas, and Betty Grigg of Fairfax; three granddaughters, Darcy Mitchell of Dewey, Emily Brown and Elizabeth Brown, both of Bartlesville; one grandson Tyler Brown of Bartlesville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father and one daughter, Connie Lea Brown, in 1981. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joey Grigg Fund, c/o First State Bank, P.O. Box 427, Fairfax, OK 74637-0427. paid obituary Joshua Hahn StokesberryJoshua Hahn Stokesberry, of Tonkawa, passed away Sept. 19, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 18 years old. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at the United Methodist Church of Tonkawa with Dr. Brian Kovacs and the Rev. David Fleming, pastor of Wiggins United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Ark., officiating. Burial will be conducted at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be Brad Smith, Nathan Reisch, David Miller, Lucas Ward, Jay Smith and Jason Howard. Joshua was born July 15, 1980, to Pete and Kathy (Spiva) Stokesberry in Ponca City. He was raised in Tonkawa and home-schooled, receiving his diploma in 1997. He enjoyed hunting, target shooting, working on cars and being with his younger brothers and sisters. He was employed by Brad Smith Construction Co. Joshua was a member of the Wiggins United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Ark. He is survived by his parents, Pete and Kathy Stokesberry of Fayetteville, Ark.; two brothers, Paul and Jonathan Stokesberry and two sisters, Ciera and Breanna Stokesberry, all of Fayetteville, Ark.; grandparents, Ralph and Betty Spiva of Glencoe and Richard Stokesberry of Tonkawa; and several aunts and uncles, Mike Stokesberry of Tonkawa, Mark and Ginger Rosiery of Stillwater and Ann and Webb Jones of Chicago, Ill. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Evelyn Stokesberry. A memorial service will also be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Wiggins United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Ark. paid obituary W.M. HedgesW.M. “Bill” Hedges, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 80. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Adams, New Creation Church, officiating. Mr. Hedges was born on Jan. 3, 1918, in Winfield, Kan. to Frank and Nora “Barker” Hedges. He attended Winfield schools and graduated in 1935. He married Frankie Mae Mathews on May 25, 1937 in Newkirk. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1972. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 and served in the United States during World War II. After his service in the military, the couple lived in various places before moving to Ponca City in 1969. Mr. Hedges managed the QuoVadis Club in Ponca City for a few years, then worked for the Corps of Engineers at Kaw Lake before retiring in 1983. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ardmore, the American Legion, VFW, and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed playing Bingo, yard work, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by two daughters, Becki Barksdale and her husband Sid of Ponca City, and Elaine Boody and her husband Bill of Terrebonne, Ore.; one sister, Dorothy Piper of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren, Derek Dean Barksdale of Louisville, Ky., Michelle and Rick Bocanegra of Ponca City, and Scott Ingmire of Perry; three great-grandchildren, Braden and Blaine Bocanegra of Ponca City, and Christian Roady of Terrebonne. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leslie Hedges, Harley Hedges, and Homer Hedges; and one sister, Odessa Hedges. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602. paid obituary FuneralsThursdayClara DannenmaierFuneral to be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSVehicle Burglarized — A man from the 3200 block of El Camino Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:49 a.m. Monday that his vehicle had been burglarized and a stereo was taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Used Book Sale! Large Selection priced $.25 to $.95. Brace Books, 2205 N. 14th. adv. Cellular Phone Missing — A woman from the 600 block of South Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8 a.m. Monday that a cellular phone was missing from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Instant Passport Pictures. Graham Photo, 201 North First, 765-4348. adv. Vandalism — A woman from Timbers Apartments reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:13 a.m. Monday that there had been some vandalism to the laundry room. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken. 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. Item Missing — A woman with PC Outdoor Power in the 100 block of West Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 a.m. Monday that a towing dolly had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Burglary — A man from the 400 block of North Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9 a.m. Monday that the residence had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Bicycle Stolen — An official with the First Lutheran School reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:08 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been stolen from the school. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Tires Slashed — A woman from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:16 a.m. Monday that tires on her vehicle had been slashed during the night. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken. Abandoned Bicycle — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:34 a.m. Monday from a man in the 1800 block of Potomac Drive that a bicycle had been found in a ditch at North Palm Street and Overbrook Avenue. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Vehicle Towed — A vehicle accident was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Patton Drive at 11:45 a.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and one vehicle was towed from the scene. One subject was taken by Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Bridge Washed Out — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:41 a.m. Tuesday from a motorist that the bridge west of the intersection of North Waverly Street and Hubbard Road had washed out in the east bound lane. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was notified. Money Missing — A man at Pioneer Auto, 3224 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:11 p.m. Monday that some money was missing from the safe. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Cellular Phone Stolen — A man from the 100 block of Whitworth Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:54 p.m. Monday that a cellular phone had been stolen from a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:01 p.m. Monday that a hit and run accident had occurred at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Precarious Situation — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:44 p.m. Monday that a vehicle was with subjects in it were stuck in water at the low water bridge on East Central Avenue. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department, a unit from the Ponca City Fire Department, and the Heavy Rescue squad responded, but reported the subjects were safe out of the vehicle. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:44 p.m. Monday from a person in the 800 block of South Sixth Street that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of South Sixth Street and East South Avenue. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. A 20-year-old man was held for driving under suspension, having no insurance, having expired inspection, and not using a child restraint. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday September 25th and, Saturday Saturday 26th, starting at 5:30 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for res- ervations and information. adv. Petit Larceny — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Elm Street and West Cleveland Avenue at 10:13 p.m. Monday that a 15-year-old boy was being held for petit larceny and minor in possession of tobacco. WWF Breakdown: In your house. Non-stop wrestling action coming on pay per view. Sunday September 27th at 7:00 p.m., $29.95. For advance ordering call Cable One at 762-6684 or order within one hour of event start time 1-800-497-2410. adv. Bicycles Stolen — A man from the 1800 block of North Woodlands was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:44 p.m. Monday to report that two bicycles had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Every Wednesday ð price clothes, shoes and purses except priced items. Check our Daily Specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Electrical Problem — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:06 p.m. Monday from Pecan Place that lightning had struck the house in the morning and that the garage door was malfunctioning. A request was made for a fire unit to check the situation. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman in the 800 block of South Twelfth Street at 11:25 p.m. Monday that another woman in the area was screaming for help, and that a vehicle was leaving the scene without headlights showing. Two officers were assigned and the subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. A 20-year-old man was held for public intoxication and a warrant was requested for assault and battery, and destruction of private property. Bicycle Abandoned — A woman from the 800 block of West Emporia Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:10 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 900 block of North Pine Street at 6:39 p.m. Monday that a 32-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for actual physical control. Vehicle Burglarized — An official with Burnett Security requested an officer at 6:56 p.m. Monday on a report that a vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 500 block of South Fifth Street requested assistance from an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 7:12 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on a child that may have been molested. Electric Pole Down — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:49 p.m. Monday that an electric pole was down in the roadway 6.5 miles east on Lake Road. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office was notified and Water and Light Department was advised to handle the situation. Bicycle Stolen — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:37 p.m. Monday to report that a bicycle had been stolen from Lutheran School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Speakers Missing — A woman from the 1700 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday that speakers had been stolen from the truck of a vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 10:28 a.m. Monday that a vehicle accident had occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:43 a.m. Monday that two juvenile boys had abandoned a bicycle and ran on Turner Street. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Another officer assisted in picking up the boys and they were brought to the police department, and later released to guardians. Stuck in Underpass — The Communications Center received a call at 4:07 a.m. Tuesday that a vehicle heading east on South Avenue was stuck in the underpass. Two officers were assigned, and a wrecker was called to assist in the removal of the vehicle. BUSINESSWetzel Installed As President Of State Group Wetzel Installed As President Of State GroupPonca City insurance executive William “Bill” C. Wetzel has been installed as president of the Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents (OAIA) Young Agents Committee. The OAIA Young Agents Committee (YAC) is the only committee geared to satisfy the needs of young agents belonging to the state’s largest insurance trade association. Wetzel, president of Wetzel Agency here, has been a member of the Young Agents Board since 1994 and has served as chairman of both the annual conference and annual golf tournament. Active in civic affairs, Wetzel has worked with the Ponca City United Way and currently serves as a board member. He is active in the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Pioneer Technology Center Advisory Board. He joined the family insurance agency in 1988. He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in business administration. OAIA is the largest insurance trade association in Oklahoma, representing more than 4,000 independent insurance agents and their employees. The organization was founded in 1906. Conoco Tankers Win DuPont Safety AwardHOUSTON — When Conoco became the first company to voluntarily commit to building only double-hulled crude oil tankers in 1990, the initiative brought applause from environmentalists and editorial boards. Eight years and five double-hulled tankers later, Conoco operates only double-hulled tankers in United States waters, and the company has won another accolade: a DuPont Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence Award. “We are delighted by this honor for innovative safety improvement and environmental protection, and we are excited to be making additional progress,” said Capt. Antonio Valdes, manager of Conoco’s worldwide marine operations. Conoco operates four double-hulled tankers delivering oil from Venezuela and Mexico to the United States. Another transports oil in the North Sea. This August, Conoco began operating a 100-percent, double-hulled U.S. tanker fleet, beating by two years its target date of the year 2000 for doing so. Next year, the company will expand its U.S. double-hulled tanker operations to six vessels. Conoco established its double-hulled tanker policy before federal legislation mandated only double-hulled tankers in United States ports by 2015, and the value of Conoco-operated double-hulled tankers has already been proven. In 1997, one fully loaded vessel was struck by a barge flotilla at the Port of Lake Charles, La., ripping a 100-foot gash in the outer hull. A year earlier, an unchartered rock tore holes in the outside hull of another fully loaded, double-hulled vessel at a port on France’s western coast. However, neither incident resulted in any lost cargo. As one of 13 recipients of this year’s DuPont awards, Conoco’s marine group will receive $5,000 to donate to an external safety, health or environmental organization or project. More than $600,000 has been awarded since the program began in 1990. Conoco, headquartered in Houston, is a fully integrated energy company with activities in 40 countries. It is involved in every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, transportation, refining, marketing and power. Conoco is a subsidiary of DuPont. Creative Media Offers Services In Two AreasCreative Media Services Inc., is a new promotion business de-signed to provide community and event information and services to citizens and businesses of Kay County. Two divisions are currently in operation, the Publication Division that produces “Eye on Kay County” and the Financial Division providing a debt collection service. CMS is owned and operated by Carol Murphy and Gordon Thompson of Ponca City. “Eye on Kay County” is a publication of CMS featuring community and non-profit organization events, activities and festivals printed into a monthly newsletter to be used as a quick and easy reference sources. Each community and organization in Kay County performs a great job of publicizing events and activities. “Eye on Kay County” will compliment these efforts by combining all of these event sand activities into one easy reference source for all of Kay County. Activity listings are obtained from the county Chamber’s of Commerce, Main Street Authorities, Kaw Lake Association, Tourism, Native American organizations along with many schools, churches, and non-profit organizations that sponsor various activities and celebrations. The event and activity pages of “Eye On Kay County” will be posted on the Internet Web site and can be viewed at www.kskc.net/public/cms. The E-mail address is: cms@kskc.net. “Eye On Kay County” will be distributed by mail and will be available at various business sponsors throughout the county. Another service of CMS is the Financial Division. This division provides a service for collection of past due accounts for Kay County businesses. The collection program is designed to promptly contact the debtor and work with individuals to maintain their credit rating and to collect the money owed to clients. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is strictly followed during the collection of past due accounts process. PC Tourism Coordinator At Bartlesville Trade ShowBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Missy Morland, coordinator for the Ponca City Tourism Authority (PCTA), is attending the Fifth Annual Tourism Conference Trade Show in Bartlesville this week. Theme of the show is “Build It And They Will Come.” The event is sponsored by the Tallgrass Resource Conservation & Development, Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Conservation Districts in Osage, Caney Valley (Washington), Payne, Pawnee, Rogers and Tulsa counties. The PCTA approved taking an ad in the Official Golf Directory for $957, and disapproved an ad for the RV Parks and Campgrounds Directory. Morland announced grant applications for the next quarter are due by Sept. 30. Grants are used to promote events bringing overnight guests to the community. The Tourism Authority is supported by a three percent motel tax. The tax collection summary indicates that the 1997-98 fiscal year’s collection was $114,753. There were 72 visitors stopping at the tourism information center to inquire about information in August. The gift shop reported sales of $329. Between 25 and 30 tours bus have already been booked for the Festival of Angels and more are expected, Morland said. Morland reported on the sneak preview of the Pioneer Woman Museum by Cathy Keating and on the opening day events set for Sept. 26 and the Standing Bear Pow Wow also set for that date. She told that in the future Kaw Lake plans to take reservations at its camping sites. Lobo Pipeline Employees Win DuPont Safety HonorHOUSTON — Conoco’s Lobo Pipeline Company employees in South Texas have not missed a single day of work because of an injury for more than a year, despite the challenges of greater work loads and a growing work force. That was enough to draw the attention of DuPont — a safety leader in the chemical industry — which is recognizing Conoco’s Lobo Pipeline employees with a Safety, Health and Environmental Excellence Award. The award will be presented on Sept. 17. As one of 13 recipients of this year’s DuPont awards, Lobo Pipeline Company will donate $5,000 to an external safety, health or environmental organization or project. More than $600,000 has been awarded since the DuPont program began in 1990. Employees who operate the 1,250-mile Lobo Pipeline natural gas transportation system near Laredo have not had to report one on-the-job injury to the Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) since they began operating the system in 1997. The reasons include safety goals, training, teamwork and Conoco’s commitment to achieving zero work-force injuries. “Seeing our employees going home healthy after work every day shows the value of safety,” said Barry Oakes, vice president, Lobo Pipeline Company. “Safety is a Lobo Pipeline Company mission, owned and achieved by the people it directly benefits.” Employees met their goal of zero injuries while keeping up with the demands of pipeline construction, maximized pipeline operations and a 10-percent increase in personnel over the past year to 145 employees. In comparison, the U.S. natural gas distribution industry averages almost nine recordable injuries for every 150 employees during a year, according to OSHA data. Conoco, headquartered in Houston, is a fully integrated energy company with activities in 40 countries. It is involved in every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, transportation, refining, marketing and power. Conoco is a subsidiary of DuPont. Sykes Planning Operation in AdaOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sykes Enterprises Inc., a provider of integrated business services to the information technology industry, said it would build a technical support center in Ada. The facility would be the second Sykes center in Oklahoma, as the company has operated one in Ponca City since 1996, officials said Thursday. ‘‘We are enthused by the amount of activity and organic growth we continue to enjoy from both existing clients and relatively new customers for the demand for our support service,’’ John Sykes, president and chief executive officer, said in a news release from the company’s Tampa, Fla., office. ‘‘Ada provided us the ability to respond quickly to such demand.’’ When construction is complete on the company two newest facilities, it will give Sykes Enterprises 7,700 call center seats worldwide, the company said. Simply Massage A New Business On East HighlandLinda and Lisa Spore have recently opened a new business “Simply Massage.” The business is located at 914 East Highland, just inside the “Curves for Women” facility. The business is open for appointment Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Spores received their educational training at Sterling Health center in Dallas. This included several hours of instructional Swedish massage technique as well as classes in anatomy, physiology and hydrotherapy before completing their internship. They also plan to continue their education by taking advanced classes such as reflexology and strain and counter-strain as these classes become available. Notes & QuotesBusiness After HoursPonca City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours is slated for 5 to 7 p.m. today at KIXR Radio, 4024 Santa Fe Road (Hubbard Road). All chamber members and spouses are invited. Resource Directory OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Resource Directory of small, mirco and home-based businesses has been complied by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Business Development Division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The director contains local, state and national resources including a description of each resources as well as names of specific publications, phone numbers and street and Internet addresses, To receive a free copy call the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service at (405) 744-5776. The director can also be accessed through the Commerce web site at odoc.state.ok.us. Dollar General, DHS Will Share BuildingThe “old Safeway,” and the former True Value Hardware store building on West Grand has been sold. The building was sold by J.B. Real Estate agent for C.C. and D. Properties of Ponca City to Carlile Roberts of Muskogee. The building will house a Dollar General store on west side and the Department of Human Services on the east portion. The building sold for $260,000. Currently the building is in the process of being remodeled to accommodate the business and the government agency. LIFESTYLESMiss Ponca City Contest Saturday Miss Ponca City Contest SaturdayThe Miss Ponca City Queen contest will be held Saturday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. One of the candidates for the queen title this year is Anna Marie Fowler, daughter of Joe and Becky Fowler, 812 South Tenth. A senior student at Ponca City High School, Anna Marie has been a member of the high school band for four years. She is a member of the First Baptist Church and a two-year member of the Foreign Language Club. Miss Fowler does volunteer work for Hospice and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and likes to read and spend time with her family. She is employed at South Sonic. Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Jackie Cutler Ingram at 762-0437, or Vicki Graves at 765-8679 and 765-4736. The contest begins at 2 p.m. and serving as Master of Ceremonies will be KPNC personality, Mark Bersche. Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on a 3-5 minute presentation which will 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 winner of the contest will be awarded a trophy and prizes, and represent Ponca City as a Visiting Queen in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated for Oct. 30 and 31. 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. Alpha Gamma Mother’s Club Members MeetAlpha Gamma Mother’s Club met Sept. 14 in the home of Leslie Hoover. Teresa Doerksen was a guest for the evening. The 1997-98 history book was presented to Karen Yost, outgoing president, by Debra Cordes, who created the book along with Pat Koehler. The book received a gold seal at the Oklahoma Association of Mother’s Club convention held in April at the Marland Mansion. Ms. Yost presented a president’s pin to Leslie Hoover, incoming president. Plans were discussed and assignments made in preparation for the 26th annual arts and crafts fair. The event will be held Nov. 7 at the Unity Gym. Spaces made be reserved by calling Karen Yost, 580-765-4688. Jean Hess presented the program from the book “Sportin’ A ‘Tude” by Patsy Clairmont. The friendship basket, brought by Karen Yost, was won by Pat Koehler and the hostess gift was won by May Roquemore. Following the meeting Jean Hess, co-hostess, served refreshments. The next meeting of the group will be Sept. 28 in the home of Ms. Koehler, who will also give the program. Ms. Cordes will be co-hostess. Bits and Pieces55 & Older ClubThe 55 and Older Club invited members to bring guests for a barbecue dinner Sept. 24 at noon at 700 West Broadway. Those attending are asked to bring side dishes or favorite desserts. The group plays cards, dominoes and other games Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 4 p.m. SPORTSPokes Not Quite Ready To Tangle With Huskers Pokes Not Quite Ready To Tangle With HuskersBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Less meant more for Oklahoma State’s offense and quarterback Tony Lindsay during the Cowboys’ 42-23 victory over Mississippi State. Coach Bob Simmons says the coaches, afraid they were asking Lindsay to do too much, trimmed a little from the playbook leading up to Saturday night’s game. ‘‘We just limited our play calling to certain formations and certain runs that we really wanted to get back to, that we have had success with in the past,’’ Simmons said Monday. ‘‘We were having a lot of false starts. We just tried to find an answer that would make him a little bit more comfortable, our players a little more comfortable.’’ The result was an impressive and much-needed victory over a team ranked No. 25 at the time. The Cowboys (2-1) had two backs eclipse 100 yards for the first time since 1996, and their 561 yards were the most since 1988. And it came against a defense that impressed Simmons with its size and athleticism. Just a week earlier, the Cowboys had been awful in a 35-20 loss to Tulsa. ‘‘Obviously, we played much better this week as a football team,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘I thought offensively, we came out and executed our game plan to a T. Tony Lindsay and our tailbacks and the offensive line all jelled.’’ Lindsay, coming off his worst game as a starter, threw for 201 yards and ran for 77 more while scoring twice. Simmons said the difference between performances was ‘‘like night and day.’’ Although his team is fresh off a big victory, Simmons is in no hurry to tangle with No. 2 Nebraska. The momentum gained from Saturday night’s victory may have served the Cowboys well if the Nebraska game were this week. But Simmons doesn’t mind waiting until Oct. 3 in Kansas City. ‘‘To really play a team like we’re facing in Nebraska ... we’re going to need some time to put our thoughts together,’’ he said. ‘‘They do have a powerhouse offense and a powerhouse defense. This time off, I think, can help us.’’ It was announced Monday that the game against Nebraska, which will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, will begin at 6:07 p.m. and be televised by Fox Sports Net. Oct. 3: OSU, OU To Be TelevisedOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma State and Oklahoma football games on Oct. 3 will each be televised, the Big 12 Conference announced Monday. Oklahoma State’s game with Nebraska in Kansas City will be shown by Fox Sports Net beginning at 6 p.m. The time was not set sooner because there had been a possibility the game would be televised by ABC. Instead, the ABC game that day will be Oklahoma-Colorado in Norman. The game was originally set for 6 p.m., but now will be played at 2:30. Harriers Lose Their WaySTILLWATER — Put an asterisk by the Wildcat harriers’ latest effort, Saturday, in Stillwater. For one thing, coach Kelly Chaney used the meet to experiment with his lineups, swapping runners between the varsity and JV squads to see what would happen. “Some kids would rather be at the front of the JV than in the middle of the varsity pack. And we’re trying to figure out who those people are,” he says. For another thing, if something could go wrong in Stillwater — especially with the varsity boys — it did. After taking a wrong turn on the hilly, forested course, All-stater Paul Paschal (along with five other runners) finished well off the pace. Four other Wildcat runners, in a rushed attempt to walk the course, missed the race completely after they failed to get back to the starting line. As a result, freshman Trevor Viljoen was the only varsity harrier to post an acceptable time. For the varsity girls, Jessica Jorgenson, Carol Stangeland, and Laura Chaney all posted times that impressed coach Chaney. “Jessica’s staying steady and continuing to improve every week,” he says. “Carol came in 1:12 under last week’s time, and Laura ran really well considering she’s on medication for asthma right now.” For the junior high girls, Chelsea Baldwin was again impressive, finishing second. “She’s continuing to amaze us,” said Chaney. The harriers take off for Ark City on Thursday. The meet will begin at 4. Stillwater Race Results Varsity Boys Trevor Viljoen, 20:40 Varsity Girls 11 — Jessica Jorgenson, 13:27 31 — Carol Stangeland, 14:21 39 — Laura Chaney, 14:51 41 — Mary Metzger, 15:03 49 — Christy Cowan, 16:57 50 — Nancy Taylor, 17:05 Junior Varsity Boys 16 — Justin Roseberry, 20:55 35 — Chad Patterson, 22:15 36 — Daniel Stransky, 22:38 38 — K.C. Corn, 22:48 39 — Dick Engle, 22:55 40 — Jeremy Ross, 22:56 41 — Brian Connelly, 22:58 44 — Aaron Jones, 23:12 49 — Trevor Seales, 23:44 50 — Josh Pitts, 23:55 53 — Jason Smith, 24:10 55 — Jacob Daniel, 24:16 56 — Joshua Bailey, 24:17 57 — Aaron Austin 24:20 59 — Michael Murphy, 24:56 66 — Jeff Hand, 25:56 67 — Lucas Campbell, 25:57 69 — Daniel Wages, 26:04 Junior Varsity Girls 13 — Amber Baker, 16:48 17 — Heather Staires, 17:34 20 — Maria Mena, 17:43 24 — Elizabeth Newman, 18:37 25 — Ashley Root, 18:46 Junior High Boys Garret Hardy, 13:01 Graden Hardy, 13:03 28 — Brent Purkaple, 14:17 34 — John Kempernick, 14:50 36 — Steven Ailey, 14:55 43 — Cory Johns, 15:27 Bradley Turney, 15:38 David Corn, 16:13 61 — Bradley Murphy, 16:37 62 — Chance Coldiron, 16:39 69 — Chris Gilbert, 17:24 70 — Ernest Carpenter, 17:25 71 — Drew Lancaster, 17:27 76— Chad Hunter, 18:40 78 — Sean Carleton, 18:46 Junior High Girls 2 — Chelsea Baldwin, 5:55 45 — Melissa Stangeland, 7:40 51 — Allison Ford, 7:52 55 — Kate Emmons, 8:09 56 — Jennifer Rupert, 8:10 74 — Angela Pitts, 9:15 76 — Stephanie Powers, 9:40 Soccer StandingsCherokee Strip Adult Soccer Team W L T Pts Dynamo 2 0 0 6 NSC 2 0 0 6 Cobras 1 0 1 4 Modern Supply 1 0 1 4 AWFC 1 0 1 4 SAL United 1 1 0 3 Las Aguilas 0 1 1 0 Cruz Azul 0 2 0 0 Chelsea 0 2 0 0 TAV 0 2 0 0 Last Week’s ResultsAWFC 5, Cruz Azula 2 NSC 7 TAV 1 Modern Supply 13, Chelsea 2 Cobras 2, Las Aguilas 22 Dynamo 6, SAL Inited 3 Softball Regional AssignmentsClass 6A Fast-Pitch Softball Regional Assignments 1 — Putnam City North, Eisenhower, Putnam City, Choctaw 2 — Del City, Lawton, Norman, Mustang 3 — Edmond Memorial, Edmond Santa Fe, Norman North, Yukon 4 — Moore, Edmond North, Westmoore, Putnam City West 5 — Broken Arrow, Will Rogers, Enid, Midwest City 6 — Bartlesville, Ponca City, East Central, Muskogee 7 — Union, Sapulpa, Stillwater, Jenks 8 — Charles Page, Tahlequah, Owasso, Memorial
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