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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, September 24, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALMuseum Donors Gather for Sneak Preview Museum Donors Gather for Sneak PreviewBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A joyful crowd of donors gathered Wednesday evening at the Pioneer Woman Museum to have a sneak preview of the newly revamped museum. David Mills, who was the fund raising chairman for the project told the donors, “This project that we are standing in tonight is an outstanding partnership between a state agency (Oklahoma Historical Society) that cares and a community that cares. “As we all know nothing worthwhile is accomplished without a lot of work, a lot of sweat and a lot of tears. All of those things went into this project. Praise goes to the Advisory Board and the members of about half of them have served for about eight years.” The board members were recognized and Warren Jensen in particular, who has chaired the board for all those years. Jensen gave the welcome for the evening. Mills praised the donors, the Oklahoma Historical Society and area legislators, including Sen. Paul Muegge, Rep. Jim Newport and retired Rep. Jim Holt for the appropriation from the bond money which was then matched by local money. The end cost of the museum, designed by Rand Elliott of Elliott and Associates of Oklahoma City, was $1.2 million. Bertie Newman, the first curator for about 20 years and who had volunteered for a number of years afterwards, was not at the event, but was recognized by Mills. Jayne Detten, general chairman of the opening ceremonies, and artist Gene Dougherty of Tonkawa, unveiled the painting of a typical pioneer woman, commission by the Advisory Committee. Prints of the painting are for sale. Cheryl Fletcher, vice chairman of the board who will be mistress of ceremonies for the opening ceremony on Saturday, introduced special guests including Jerrie Cobb, who is one of the two living women to be recognized at the at the 10 a.m. opening ceremony. Cobb signed copies of her book “Solo Pilot.” Proceeds from the book go to the Jerrie Cobb Foundation, which funds food and clothing for poor Indians in the Amazon. Cobb has been flying the mercy missions for a number of years. Cobb has been a nominee for a Nobel Peace prize. The aviatrix will be on hand Saturday also to sign books at the museum 1 to 3 p.m. In her remarks, Fletcher said, “The museum is a breathing, living thing and everyone in the room tonight is part of its heart. Without you this living thing would not exist. You are here as you helped make a difference.” Dr. Bob Blackburn, deputy director of the OHS, said, “It’s always great to complete a project and as you can see tonight this has been completed beautifully. As we study history, we know it is not made by institutions and events. It is made by individuals who are willing to step forward and make a commitment to make something happen and persevere and see it through to completion. “In 1991, some leaders stepped forward and we had a chance to transfer this museum from the Oklahoma Department of Tourism to the Oklahoma Historical Society. In 1994, we had a chance to get some bond money and people in Ponca City stepped forward and said ‘let’s use it on the museum and take advantage of the energy and theme we have here’ and we were able to get the funding started. We could not have done it without the people of Ponca City.” Also recognized were some of the women whose pictures hang in the education room and under the banner of “Women Who Make a Difference.” Local women recognized were Madalynne Peel, Jo Saylors, Jane Morris, Gloria Langdon, Tonkawa and Judy Crabtree, Newkirk. Other women included in this photography exhibit are First Lady of Oklahoma Cathy Keating, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, who will be the keynote speaker for the dedication. Mrs. Keating conducted a media tour in the museum last week. Fletcher also paid tribute to the Oklahoma Historical Society and to Kathy Dickson, Museums director, who has worked tirelessly on the effort, as well as the local staff Jan Prough, manager, and Ammie Goss, site attendant. Each one of the guests received a copy of the program that was compiled by Karen Dye of Newkirk and Jan Prough. The program is a keepsake of historical quality and was provided by Conoco. The programs will be available at the ceremony on Saturday for $3. Concessions on the grounds operated by the AMBUCS will help support the opening day activities. A parking map for Saturday’s event will run in Friday’s issue of The News. Nearly NewsCalling all kids who want to be a part of history. At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, just prior to the official ceremonies for reopening the Pioneer Woman Museum, a group photo will be taken for the time capsule. Each child 12 and under will receive a copy of the photo. Those wishing to be photographed in the history making photo are encouraged to wear pioneer clothes, but it isn’t necessary to be in the photograph. Parents dropping children off should consult the parking directions listed in the Pioneer Woman Museum story today. A map of the parking areas will be published in Friday’s News. Because of the quality of the two living women to be honored at the museum on Saturday, Clara Luper and Jerrie Cobb, a lot national media have expressed an interest in the event. Those who have announced they are coming are CBS Sunday Morning, CBS 60 Minutes, NBC Dateline, NBC Nightly News and CNN. Also, “People Magazine” interviewed Cobb in Bartlesville. NN has a request from Tender Heart Loving Care for the gift of old greeting cards. Nancy Albers, activity director at the center, which used to be called Highland Nursing Center, says her people have a lengthy craft project under way and need all the greeting cards they can find. She would appreciate folks bringing them to the center or phoning her so the cards can be picked up. Dig deep, and give the residents at Tender Heart some help with their project. Tender Heart is located at 1401 West Highland. Paul and Frances Lawrence, like all grandparents, are happy to see their grandchildren’s pictures in print with stories of outstanding and newsworthy accomplishments. Imagine their reaction this week when they received the October-November 1998, copy of “Country” magazine and opened it to find a photo of their grandchildren, pointing their tongues at the camera. The tongues are in various colors. To add another element of wonder .... the children’s mature and responsible parents, Rick and Donna Sodowsky as well as aunt and uncle Keith and Victoria Lawrence are also in the photo — all doing the same thing! Seems the families ate snow cones — took the pictures — then “somebody” submitted them to the Rural Photography Contest sponsored by “Country” magazine. Nearly News hopes they win! Ponca City Electric Utility Director on MESO BoardElectric utility director Rusty Edwards of Ponca City has been named to continue on the board of directors of the Municipal Electrical Systems of Oklahoma (MESO). C.A. Richard, Director of Administration, Pryor Municipal Utility Board, was elected president of MESO at the association’s annual meeting Sept. 23 in Oklahoma City. MESO is the statewide trade association of 64 municipally owned utilities. The association has a broad range of services which are enjoyed by its member and 115 other cities and utilities in four surrounding states. MESO celebrated its 27th anniversary at the Oklahoma City meeting. Richard will lead the board for one-year term and has served on the MESO Board of Directors for the past four years. He has been with the Pryor Municipal Utility Board for the past 17 years. Formerly, he worked with the Internal Revenue Service. A native of the Pryor area, Richard received his degree in accounting from Northeastern State University. He and wife Pat live in Pryor and are the parents of two children. Other municipal officials elected to the MESO Board of Directors were Stanley Day, general manager, Tahlequah Public Works Authority, as president-elect; Bill McClain, general manager, Miami Board of Public Utilities, vice president; and Alan Riffel, city manager, Anadarko, treasurer. Continuing on the board along with Edwards are Reuben Pulis, city manager, Kingfisher; Mike Herron, electric utility director, Stillwater; Charles Burgett, electric utility director, Edmond; Rodney Love, city manager, Comanche; Leroy Lage, finance director, Watonga; and Robert Johnston, city manager, Frederick. Ponca City Community Wide Christmas Giveaway Santa Shops Ponca FirstThis year the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, Ponca City Main Street Authority and Ponca Plaza Merchants Association are working to promote the First Annual Community Wide Christmas Giveaway “Santa Shops Ponca First.” More than 80 local businesses, mostly retailers, are expected to participate in this six-week promotion. Participation is restricted to members of one of the following organizations: Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, Ponca City Main Street Authority or the Ponca Plaza Merchants Association. This year’s prizes will include a $5,000 grand prize and five $1,000 “Ponca Buck” gift certificates for six lucky winners (To be spent with local merchants who participated with the promotion). The drawing will be held at a major Ponca City location on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. and will prove to be more than just a drawing — it will be a local Christmas Celebration. Here’s how it works: Each participating business receives a roll of 2,000 numbered tickets (additional rolls may be purchased for $8 each as needed). The tickets are double-sided, so each time a ticket is given out, the matching ticket is placed in a receptacle at the business. Each person who visits a participating business is eligible to receive one free ticket, and for every $10 they spend in that store, they receive an additional ticket, up to 500 tickets. All the tickets will be collected and placed in a giant hopper. Ticket-holders will gather at the specified location to find out if their number will be drawn for one of the big prizes. Winners must be present to win. Now it’s time for your business to join us in what promises to be a fun and successful event! Your investment for this promotion is just $250 — WHAT A BARGAIN! The promotion itself and the major sponsors are advertised in all local media: radio, cable TV and bulletin boards. Weekly newspapers ads, window posters and the official rules list every participating business. Ponca City will be promoted to the outlying communities as the shopping hub of North Central Oklahoma. Those communities include: Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, Perry, Arkansas City and Winfield areas. In addition, we have designed a special logo for the event for each business to use in their own advertising. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, just call Lisa Coy at the Chamber office 765-4400. The entry deadline is Oct. 15. Upcoming Events Friday, Sept. 25 — Chamber Board of Directors Meeting, 11 a.m., Chamber Conference Room. Monday Sept. 28 — Ice Cream and Pie Social for the Partners In Education Program, 6:30-8 p.m., Fourth Street Clubhouse. Scouts To Begin Popcorn Sales To Finance ActivityThe Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Trail’s End gourmet popcorn fund raising campaign Sept. 25 through Oct. 23. The profit from the sale will help to finance the activities of the units, the council and the Scouts. Scout executive, Chuck Rager emphasized the primary income for Scouting activities will continue to come from community support, such as the council’s Friends of Scouting campaign and the local United Way. “However, escalating program costs, the need for camp equipment and maintenance, as well as continued growth in youth participation, has prompted the executive board of the council to seek additional sources of support,” said Rager. Local Scouts give a lot to communities. By helping to support them, you are actually helping your local community. And what a better way to help than through the purchase of popcorn — it is a great American snack, remarks Rager. “We appreciate the support that our Scouting activities have received from the communities in the Will Rogers Council and wish to express our thanks to everyone who participates”, says Rager. Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn is available only through this Scouting sale. Popcorn products for sale will include popcorn pails, 2.5 pound poly bags, microwave 5-pack, 12-ounce gourmet caramel corn, microwave bonus 15-pack butter, microwave bonus 15-pack butter light, 24-ounce chocolate caramel crunch, 28-ounce gourmet caramel corn, 20-ounce 97 percent fat free caramel corn, and 20-ounce low fat chocolate caramel crunch. For those wishing to order popcorn and who have not been contacted by a Scout, contact the Will Rogers Council, Boy Scouts of America, (405) 765-6669 or 1-800-478-2563. The Will Rogers Council is a member agency of the United Way of Ponca City. Standing Bear Sculptor Here for CeremoniesOreland C. Joe, creator of the bronze 22-foot Chief Standing Bear Monument at Standing Bear Native American Park will be an honored guest at the Standing Bear Powwow again this year. Joe will be a part of the Saturday afternoon festivities when he will present two 22-inch bronze replicas of his sculpture to representatives of prominent Oklahoma museums. Joe, who was commissioned to create the Chief Standing Bear Monument in 1996, has been a frequent visitor to the area since his sculpture was placed in the 63-acre Standing Bear Park in Ponca City. He has attended some of the Standing Bear powwows and his works have been featured in various art shows and in museums in and around Oklahoma. Joe is to be featured in a two-man exhibit in 1999 in a Museum Rendezvous exhibit at Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. He has also recently exhibited in the Prix de West at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, and numerous others. The Southern Ute/Navajo who lives in Kirtland, N.M., has won numerous awards across the U.S. and was the first Native American to be elected to the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America. Talking about the pose for his Chief Standing Bear Monument, Joe says, “When I thought about how Standing Bear felt and what he might have been thinking when he won his famous courtroom victory for equal rights for Native Americans, I believe he went to a hill and thanked the Creator and visited with him. It is at this moment that I portrayed him in all his fine tribal regalia.” The two 22-inch bronzes, valued at $6,000 each will be donated by the Native American Foundation and presented by Oreland C. Joe to Brooks Joiner, director of the prestigious Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa and to Ed Muno, curator of the world-famous Cowboy Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Area citizens are encouraged to bring their families (and lawn chairs for comfortable seating) and attend all festivities of the free two-day event. The program on Friday begins at 5 p.m., on Saturday the events start at 1 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Cancer Center Med Staff Sets Reception Oct. 4Residents of Ponca City and the surrounding area will have a chance to meet St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s newest healthcare providers during a reception Sunday, Oct. 4 at St. Joseph Cancer Center, 609 Virginia Ave. The reception will honor four physicians and a physician assistant that have joined the medical center staff in the past year. J. Christopher Banwart, MD, joined the medical staff in May as an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Banwart is a native of Fort Scott, Kan. and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City. Harvey J. Chan, MD, who is board certified in family medicine, became a member of the medical staff in July. Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Chan received his medical degree from the University of Calgary Medical School. Dr. Chan offices at the Blackwell Clinic. Stephen A. Crabtree D.O. is the newest member of SJRMC’s medical staff. Dr. Crabtree was named the Emergency Room Director in July. A 1993 graduate of the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Crabtree became familiar with SJRMC as a second-year resident when he began helping with coverage in the emergency room. Todd C. Johnson, MD, joined the medical staff as an anesthesiologist in May. Dr. Johnson, who received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, comes to SJRMC from Sioux City, Iowa where he was a staff anesthesiologist for two years. Dr. Johnson has also supervised public healthcare issues on the Hualapai, Havasupai and Mojave Indian reservations for the Indian Health Services for the United States Public Health Service. Deanna L. Johnston, P.A.-C is a native of Ponca City and, after receiving her degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma, has returned to her hometown as a Physician Assistant. Johnson has an office at Ponca Family Medicine. The reception will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and refreshments will be served Civil Rights Movement Leader Here For Reopening of Pioneer Woman MuseumIt has been more than 40 years since Clara Luper wrote a fateful play called “Brother President” for students at the old Dunjee High School in the Spencer area near Oklahoma City. That play, written about the non-violent leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King by Luper as a history teacher, was enacted by 26 black students at Dunjee High, and it led to the beginning of the national civil rights Sit-in Movement. Because of her pioneer civil rights leadership, Luper will be a special guest for the reopening of the expanded Pioneer Woman Museum in Ponca City at 10 a.m., Saturday. She will appear with Jerrie Cobb, former Ponca City resident who was a pioneer woman in the National Aeronautic and Space Administration program in 1960. “It is fitting that Clara Luper’s pioneer leadership in civil rights be recognized during the reopening of the Pioneer Woman Museum,” said Executive Director J. Black Wade of the Oklahoma Historical Society. “She and Jerrie Cobb are symbols of the museum’s effort to honor the achievements of pioneer women throughout the history of this special land.” While the civil rights movement continues in Oklahoma, Luper was instrumental in leading one of the h historic chapters. Her play was so popular that she was asked to present it during a youth rally of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in New York. She raised $41,895 in donations and took all 26 students to present the play. At that time, lunch counters in downtown Oklahoma City would not serve blacks, and there were separate rest rooms. There were only two rest rooms for black women, so they had to bring their children home in time to eat or go to the bathroom. There were no suburban shopping malls in those days. When the 26 students traveled by bus to New York, they found no separate facilities in northern states. On the return trip through southern states, they had to ask for places to be served. After returning, Luper and the NAACP Youth Council tried to negotiate with downtown store managers to open their facilities to blacks, but they were turned down. On the historic night of Aug. 26, 1958, the Youth Council decided that members would go to Katz Drug Store on Main Street and order Cokes. This started a six-year battle. The Katz chain opened its counters to blacks in two days, but others refused for years. Luper led the youths in training for the experience, teaching them how to react when they were spit upon, cursed or even assaulted with blows. It took a boycott of downtown by blacks before the battle was finally won, and suburban shopping malls were developed during that period. Meanwhile, the Sit-In Movement spread across the south as part of the civil rights movement. Luper has been recognized nationally for her efforts. “There is room for all of us to live together and work together,” said Luper in 1983. “That’s all we ever wanted.” Other women featured in the expanded museum will include Anna Overholser, Roberta Campbell Lawson, Laura Hope Crews and Cassandra Sawyer. DEATHSDorothy Alene Marlar Dorothy Alene MarlarDorothy Alene Marlar, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Cushing. She was 68. The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Lamont Henderson, Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Cushing, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Cushing. Dorothy Alene (Craig) Marlar was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Cushing the daughter of William “Bill” and Avis (Bailey) Craig. She grew up and received her education in Cushing. She moved to Ponca City in 1969. She was married to Clyde Marlar in 1971 in Hominy. After Mr. Marlar’s death in 1979, she moved back to the Cushing area and was employed as a nurses aide until her retirement. She enjoyed fishing, gospel music, sewing, working with flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Marlar of Cushing; four step-daughters, Salitta Nuttle of Lindsborg, Kan., Clydella Upshaw of Amarillo, Texas, Josephine Christianson of Arizona; and Earlene Matthiessen of Ponca City; one step-son, Tommy Marlar of Ponca City; one sister, LeaDean Smith of Cushing; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Esther Jean O’Bryant; one sister, Wanda Martin; two step-children; and one grandson. The family will be at the home of Tom and Cheryl Marlar, 1215 East Central in Ponca City. ObituariesClayton Franklyn MayoOKLAHOMA CITY — Clayton Franklyn “Frank” Mayo, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, Sept. 17, 1998, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City, after a long illness. He was 62. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21, 1998, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel in Oklahoma City with the Rev. Alvin Garrison officiating. Don Goldman, Ponca City, presented the Eulogy. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of Branstetter-Rosewood Funeral Home. Clayton Franklyn “Frank” Mayo was born June 26, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Ralph C. and Mollie (Barber) Mayo. As an infant, he moved with his family to Ponca City where he grew up and received his education, graduating in 1955. While attending Ponca City High School he sang in the Po-Hi Chorale and worked at various jobs after school. He was married to Pat Williams in 1955 in Ponca City. Mr. Mayo was a sales representative in grocery sales, working out of an Oklahoma City firm. He enjoyed collecting clowns, traveling, singing, music, and spending time with family and friends. In 1992 he was married to Delores Chase. Survivors include his wife, Delores, of the home in Oklahoma City; two sons, Michael of Oklahoma City and Tony of Orlando, Fla.; two step daughters, Tammy Carpenter and Pam Galyen, both of Oklahoma City; his mother, Mollie Mayo of Ponca City; one brother, Ralph H. Mayo of Ponca City; one sister, Mrs. Bob (Vera) Sherbon of Ponca City; good friends, Don and Cloma Goldman; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSYoung-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 is by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band. Senior Citizens Dance — A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Pete Coli Country Band will play for dancing. All senior citizens are invited to attend and bring a favorite snack to share. Vets To Meet — Korean War Veterans Association will meet Saturday, 1 p.m., at the 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 Northeast 36th in Oklahoma City. Meeting open to all Korean War era veterans from 1945 to present, any branch, as well as their spouses and friends. For further information contact Harold Mulhausen, president, OK Chapter KWVA (405-632-7351) or Gerald Wampler (580-255-0028). Website: www.angelfire.com/ok/KWVA/index.html Head Country all day Friday Special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad,and coleslaw, only $6.95, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Completes Deployment — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher D. Cornish, son of William B. and Lynna S. Cornish of 500 North Lake, Ponca City, recently completed a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Russell, home ported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. While deployed Cornish’s ship participated in Middle East Force Exercise Phase III which consisted of quick reaction drills, communication exercises, maritime interception operations and multi-ship tactical maneuvering. An AEGIS destroyer, Cornish’s ship is one of the most powerful warships ever put to sea. The 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School joined the Navy in January 1994. Lindaas Enters Basic — Army Pvt. Andrew L. Lindaas has entered basic military training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. where he will study the Army mission and will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, Army history and traditions, and special training in human relations. Lindaas is the son of Richard K., Lindaas of Huntington, Ind., and Carol Hamlet of Blackwell. Don’t Look at this unless you want the cleanest, neatest, one bedroom house in town. In quiet neighborhood, has all appliances. $325 a month, lease, plus deposit. No pets. 767-1102 day or 765-1166 evening. adv. Local Airman in NATO Exercise — Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian L. Cadle participated in a three-week North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) exercise termed “Central Enterprise” at RAF Fairford, near Gloucestershire, England. The Central Enterprise exercise combined teams of U.S. Air Force active and reserve components along with NATO multinational air defense forces from various countries. The teams successfully worked and operated utilizing NATO Integrated Combined Air Operations Center to provide close-air support and strategic bombardment missions. Cadle is a B-1B aircraft electrical and environmental control systems journeyman assigned to the 9th Bomb Squadron at Dyess AFB. He is the son of Judy M. Cadle of 1609 Cedar Lane, and Larry C. Cadle of 2028 North Seventh, both of Ponca City. The airman is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday Special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ Chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicle had been stolen from the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and the vehicle was located in the 800 block of North Lake Street and returned to the owner. A 23-year-old woman was held for grand larceny and public intoxication. 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. Shidler Soldier Graduates — Army Pvt. Joshua L. Vogele has graduate from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He developed basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced using various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman, as well as receiving training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Linda P. and Joe Vogele of Route 1, Shidler, and a 1998 graduate of Shidler High School. Instant Passport Pictures. Graham Photo, 201 North First, 765-4348. adv. Graduates from Basic — Army Pvt. David A. Mangrum has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Ralph E. Mangrum of 1101 Rosedale, and Cynthia D. Montes of Route 4, both Ponca City. The private graduated in 1995 from Ponca City High School. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday Special from 4-8 p.m., All you can eat Ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Newkirk Church Sets Fellowship — The New Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk will be sponsoring a Fellowship Service on Sunday. Speakers for the day will be the Rev. and Mrs. L.K. Johnson of Cherryville Baptist Church in Boynton. The morning service begins at 11 a.m. and the afternoon service at 3 p.m. An invitation is extended to everyone who wishes to attend. 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. Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:57 a.m. Wednesday that someone was in an empty apartment in the 900 block of East Grand Avenue. Two officers were assigned and a juvenile was removed and taken to Mid High. Citation Issued — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday that a subject was dumping a load of brush at the low water bridge in the 2000 block of East Central Avenue. Two officers were assigned and the subject picked up the trash and was issued a citation. Requests Assistance — Rainbow Carpet Cleaner of 601 West Grand Avenue requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 10:32 a.m. Wednesday concerning the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on a possible embezzlement. House Burglarized — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:41 a.m. Wednesday that a vacant house in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Money Missing — National Finance at 324 East Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday that some money was missing from the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Assault — A juvenile was at the Ponca City Police Department at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday with her mother to report that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend earlier in the day. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Shoplifter — An employee at Buy For Less reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday that an adult female shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and an 18-year-old woman was held for petit larceny. Pauline’s Boneless Pork Chop Dinners $10.95, 1/2 orders $7.95,Friday Sept. 25th For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Subject Raped — A woman from the 300 block of North Lake Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 1:04 p.m. Wednesday to report that she had been raped Tuesday night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. House Burglarized — A man in the 500 block of South Second Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:59 p.m. Wednesday that his house had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. A request was made for an extra patrol of the area. Stolen Vehicle — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday that his pickup had been taken from the St. Mary’s Church parking lot sometime between 7 and 9 p.m. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken that the keys had been left in the vehicle and it had contained a quarter of a tank of gas. The vehicle was recovered at 10:42 p.m., when a woman in the 700 block of North First Street reported the vehicle was parked in the alley blocking a drive. Auction Going Out of Business! Display cases, shelvings & collectibles, September, Saturday 26 1998, 10:00 a.m., 112 S. Main, Newkirk, Ok. J.B. Smith Real Estate, 765-2500. adv. Accident — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday to report that an accident had occurred in the 1400 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. It was logged that the drivers had also exchanged information. Check Card Stolen, Used — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday to report that a check card had been stolen and used. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of West Gary Avenue at 5:19 p.m. Wednesday that a 26-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failing to appear. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk from Citgo in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday that someone had driven off without paying for $15 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Armed Robbery — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:46 p.m. Wednesday from the 700 block of South Twelfth Street that a man reported being tied up and robbed. Six officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and information was taken that two suspects armed with small handguns tied up the resident and took his billfold. Illegal Trash Dumping — A woman from the 100 block of West Albany reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1 a.m. Thursday that someone was dumping materials in the back of her pickup. An officer was assigned and took a report that the items were trash from electrical work in the area. GARDENINGLilac Garden Club Begins 53rd Year Lilac Garden Club Begins 53rd YearOn Sept. 16 members of the Lilac Garden Club began the 53rd year of the organization with an indoor picnic. The meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Florence Whiting with Mrs. Florence Riesen as co-hostess. The Gardener’s Creed was said in unison and members gathered at quartet tables, which were decorated in shades of orange and yellow. Following the meal Helen Bozarth, president, conducted a business meeting and Ms. Riesen read the minutes. Neva Onstot gave a financial report and announced the Lilac club had won fourth place in the Council Personal Gardening record. The Garden Council report was given by Helen Spore, Helen Bozarth and Florence Whiting. They described the council meeting and the food made with herbs by the guest speaker. “My Summer Activities” was the title for the Lilac club program, which was a roundtable format with Ms. Bozarth as moderator. Florence Whiting was elected as new publicity chairman for the group. Expert Gives Advice About Iris ProblemsQ: I love iris, but every summer the plants in my garden get red, rusty looking spots on the leaves. The leaves turn brown and collapse before they normally should. I also lose a few plants during the winter from rot. Are the two problems the same? How do I treat for the disease? L.P., Sacramento, CA A: Unfortunately, your irises are being attacked by two different diseases. The red, rusty spots are signs of rust disease. This is a common malady in your area, but usually the best control is to clean all fallen leaves from the plants in late fall or during winter. The disease overwinters on fallen, infected leaves, so cleaning the area thoroughly is normally enough to decrease the incidence of the disease. If needed, in late summer treat the plants with a fungicide labeled to control rust on irises. The rot you noted is a different matter. Since it is spotty and you didn’t mention the presence of a foul odor, I can eliminate iris borer and the subsequent bacterial rot as the problem. Several fungal diseases will cause rhizomes to rot during the winter time. Ideally, if you can work the bed to improve the drainage, most of the problems should disappear. Not mulching the bed during winter allows the soil to dry quicker and also reduces the chances of rot. But, sometimes you’ll buy an iris variety that is very susceptible to fungal disease. In this case, you can either eliminate the weak variety of apply a fungicide. Check at your local garden center for products labeled to control fusarium or rhizoctonia rot diseases on irises. Joe Freeman is chief horticulturist for Cypress Gardens, tropical showplace located near Winter Haven, Florida. The question and answer format submitted by him is the source of information for this story. Spring Gardening Begins in Fall With Soil Samples and TestsBy Bob Keating OSU Extension Service STILLWATER — Spring gardening begins this fall, reminds David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension gardening specialist. Collecting soil samples for analysis should be done in the fall before manure or fertilizer is spread. The soil test will indicate the soil content of major fertilizer nutrients plus soil pH. To get a good sample, take a small spadeful of soil from the upper six inches of topsoil in several locations in the garden, Hillock suggests. Mix the soil together in a plastic container and take about one pint of the mixture to the local OSU County Extension Office for forwarding to OSU’s soil testing laboratory. With assistance from the soil test report and the county Extension educator, you can determine the types and amounts of fertilizer or soil amendments needed for optimum plant growth in the garden. Working in soil nutrients, organic matter or lime in the fall can be beneficial for next year’s garden. Other garden projects also should be worked into the fall schedule, Hillock says. As soon as frost kills the garden, turn under all dead plants and residue or remove the material and place it in a compost heap. Extremely woody material such as okra and corn stalks or the lower portions of broccoli, cauliflower or brussels sprouts should be removed and burned. At the same time, burn those plants that may be badly diseased or harboring insects. Remove all stakes, poles, wire cages or trellises and store them for use next season. SPORTSPioneers Are Just Reloading Again Pioneers Are Just Reloading AgainBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor STILLWATER — When a team is on a roll everything seems to fall into place as if by magic. Just as the Stillwater Pioneers faced the prospect of playing without super-quarterback Matt Holliday for the first time in three years, in comes a transfer QB. Sophomore Josh Fields dropped into coach Bill DeFee’s lap when SHS hired his mother Rhonda as the new Lady Pioneers’ basketball coach. They had previously been at Chickasha. While he’s no Holliday, Fields is filling that important slot in the Stillwater offense very well thank you. He was 11-of-25 passing for 111 yards and scored one touchdowns in the Pioneers’ 17-13 win over Choctaw last Friday. In addition to his throwing ability, Fields proved he can run the ball, too, making two important runs in the first Stillwater scoring drive. He picked up a vital first down on a 15-yard run to the Choctaw 31 and later scored on a seven-yard keeper. Fields is part of the reasons the Pioneers are off to a 3-0 start as they open the District 6A-3 wars against Ponca City this Friday. But he has plenty of help. Fullback Matt Coleman had 91 yards on just nine carries against Choctaw while tailback Ben Miller banged out 58 yards in 19 tries. All this behind an offensive line that is just starting to come together. “We lost our only returning starter in the offensive line before the season started,” DeFee said. “We’re not as good offensively as we were last year, but we’re better defensively. Last year we had to outscore people. This year, we’re not scoring much, but playing pretty good defense.” The Pioneers pitched two shutouts in the first games of the season, blanking Tulsa McLain 27-0 and Guthrie 33-0. But DeFee feels the game against Choctaw is more telling of the kind of season his team faces. “The first two teams we played were not very good,” the coach admits. “Ponca City could have beaten them, believe me.” So the Pioneers had to scratch and claw out a win over a much-improved Choctaw team. In fact, the Pioneers trailed in the fourth quarter until Leonard Jones — another sophomore — returned a Choctaw punt 80 yards for a touchdown with just over two minutes left in the game. Jones was also the leading receiver for that game, taking four catches 51 yards. “We are starting four sophomores,” DeFee notes, “at quarterback, wide receiver, defense e end and at defensive tackle.” With more experience on defense, DeFee has changed the Pioneers’ defensive alignment somewhat, going to the 4-4. “It fits our personnel.” That could give the Pioneers an edge against the Ponca City wishbone. “But this is the first time we’ll see a team that lives by the option,” DeFee said. “McLain tried to run it, but they couldn’t get it blocked. Choctaw ran it a little, but not like Ponca City does. “Ponca City has a good quarterback who can make it happen and a running back who can do some damage if he gets into the open. “This is a district game, one that counts,” he said of the upcoming battle. “It should be a great game.” District Contests Set to Kick Off FridayBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer After three weeks of high school football, the season is about to begin. For most teams, at least, Friday marks the beginning of district action — the meat of the schedule that determines all-important playoff berths. In district 2A-5, Caney Valley (0-0, 0-3) travels to take on the up-and-coming Newkirk Tigers (0-0, 2-1), while Pawnee will try to get back on track against the visiting Hominy Bucks (0-0, 0-3). In B-3, the indomitable Morrison Wildcats (0-0, 1-2) will finally take on a team unranked in the state’s Top 5 — Cashion (0-0, 1-2). In nine-team A-5, which started district play in the second week of the season, the Tonkawa Buccaneers (2-0, 3-0) will try to break a sweat against at-home Kiefer (0-2, 0-3), while Woodland (0-2, 0-3) has a good chance to make things right against the at-home Drumright Tornadoes (0-1, 0-3). The Tornadoes fell victim to the Bucs last week, 50-0. Also, Blackwell (0-0, 1-2) will play host to Star Spencer (0-0, 2-1); Geary (0-0, 2-1) travels to Shidler (0-0, 2-0); while Wakita (0-0, 3-0) will square off against at-home Deer Creek-Lamont (0-0, 0-3). Caney Valley (0-0, 0-3) at Newkirk (0-0, 2-1) Had the Tigers stayed in Class A this year, they’d likely be contending for a district title. As an unknown in Class 2A, however, and after being listed in several surveys as a preseason also-ran, they’ve since proved to be a team to be reckoned with. After a depressing loss to cross-county rival Tonkawa in Week One, the Tigers have since rebounded with two impressive wins in a row, the latest being a 35-20 beating of Chisholm. In that game, coach Sonny Schovanec praised the work of his offensive line, which managed to spring tail back Sam Free loose for 250 rushing yards and three touchdowns. All told, the Tigers’ ground attack stacked up over 400 yards. “They’re as good as any line I’ve ever been around,” says Schovanec. “If I gave out game balls I’d give one to every guy on that line.” As far as the Cougars are concerned, Schovanec says that — like many teams right now — they have a potent offense hiding behind a winless record. Though they lost 17 seniors this year, they still have some decent talent, including fullback Matt Stith (5-10, 205) and experienced quarterback Aaron Virden (6-2, 180). Also, their offensive line averages over 200 pounds. “They’re big, physical, and they do their best when they run right at ya,” says Schovanec. “We’re not as big but we’re just as strong. So if we come out and execute we’ll be okay.” This is also homecoming for the Tigers, and if there’s one thing that fires up a visiting team, it’s the chance to destroy a homecoming. Hominy (0-0, 0-3) at Pawnee (0-0, 1-2) Though the Black Bears were picked in the preseason to finish 3rd in district 2A-5, injuries and ineligibility have since conspired to throw the proverbial monkey wrench into their high season hopes. After losing fullback Trey Rice to a head injury in week one, the Black Bears have since lost three linemen: Michael Rowton (broken finger), Ricky Edwards (stress fracture), and Derek Wichita (broken ankle). “It’s about all I can stomach,” says coach Bobby Miller, whose contagious good humor has been hard pressed in the early season. Regarding the winless Bucks, who stole away with their lone win last season against the Black Bears, Miller is deferential. Though their 1-9 finish last year was the worst in 35 years for the tradition-rich Bucks, they return a number of talented players including the backfield Brown brothers, Drew and Martell. Also, like many teams in 2A, the Bucks have played mostly 3A teams on their non-district schedule. “They can run the ball,” says Miller. “They’ll nibble away at ya on offense and then get it to (Drew) Brown and hit the home run. And they can be stingy on defense.” To contain that potentially explosive offense, Miller will — as he has for the past several weeks — go to a number of younger players to fill in for their fallen comrades on the line. “They’ve been stepping up — their attitude has been real good,” says Miller. “So we’re gonna go on. I’m gonna coach til the end. When the sun doesn’t come up we might give up on the season, but not before then.” Woodland (0-1, 0-3) at Drumright (0-2, 3-0) If there’s a team that can get some sympathy for an 0-3 record by pointing to its schedule, it’s Woodland. After a narrow, 6-0 loss to a relatively healthy Pawnee, they went on to suffer hard losses to 2A Newkirk and state ranked juggernaut Luther. So where does that put the Cougars, picked to finish 6th in a nine team district? “We’re still looking for that one-game winning streak,” says coach Bill Pascoe. “We’ve got to get this thing turned around.” And Drumright may be the team to start with. The Tornadoes have yet to score a point this year, and after having the wind knocked out of them last week by Tonkawa, could make a nice launching pad for the Cougars. “We feel like we ought to win,” says Pascoe, “but we’re pretty beat up. We have a lot of bumps and bruises, so it’s gonna be work. “Still, we’ve been in every game we’ve played, and if we keep it up we’re gonna pull some out. With a little improvement we’ll be a decent team.” Happily, the Cougars could show a lot of improvement after a win over Drumright. Next week they’ll take on hapless Kiefer, followed by a match up with as-yet winless Depew in week six. Morrison (0-0, 1-2) at Cashion (0-0, 1-2) At a lackluster 1-2, the rebuilding Morrison Wildcats wouldn’t seem to have much to look forward to heading into district play this Friday against Cashion. Or do they? Consider the fact that the Wildcats have already played the 2nd, 3rd and 4th-ranked Class B teams in the state, beaten one (Foyil, No. 2), and — despite one dismal 2nd quarter — nearly hung on against No. 3 Garber last Friday. In that dismal quarter, the Wildcats had two turnovers and gave up 95 yards on two plays. That led to a 22 point eruption by Garber, and the Wildcats couldn’t recover. “Take away a couple of mistakes and we’re playing with a top notch team again,” say coach Joe Sindelar. “So I’d say we’re pretty upbeat right now. We’re gonna sever that early part of the season and start anew, and we’re going to try to get things going our way. We’re going try to be like a snowball goin’ downhill.” Tonkawa (2-0, 3-0) at Kiefer (0-2, 0-3) Like last Friday’s 50-0 yawner over Drumright, this week’s Buccaneer blowout should be no different. The Bucs are in the mushy part of their schedule, with their next real test two more weeks down the line, Oct. 9, when they face No. 10 state ranked Davenport. “These guys know the games are gonna get tougher,” says coach Steve Love. “We just want to stay focused on that.
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