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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, September 15, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsPhase II of the Grand Avenue improvement project began today. As such, Tenth Street to Fourteenth Street will be closed for approximately two weeks, according to a press release from Evans and Associates, who was awarded the contract. Also, Grand Avenue will be closed from Seventh Street through the Tenth Street intersection, beginning Thursday, for about fourteen days. Three X-treme is looking for 50 of the group’s T-shirts which were taken during a celebration at Centennial Plaza on Sept. 11. The group of in-line skaters, BMXers, and skateboarders were performing a demonstration of their sport when the shirts showed up missing. Whomever has the shirts, is asked to please drop them off outside the United Way office, at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue. No questions will be asked. A record crowd of several thousand attended the Pioneer Day event at Wentz Camp Tuesday evening put on by Pioneer Bank. Under perfect weather conditions, the crowd munched on hot dogs, chips, beans, cookies and ice cream as they were entertained by various groups. Bouquets to the bank for making this a community event. Pioneer has also stepped up to the plate for the upcoming Oklahoma barbecue championship on Saturday and joined others by becoming a major sponsor. Multiple Sclerosis Study Could End Memory LossTULSA — Participants are needed for a study by a University of Tulsa researcher who is studying methods of enhancing memory in people with multiple sclerosis. TU psychology professor Michael Basso is recruiting 120 adult subjects, including 90 with multiple sclerosis. Basso has received $101,000 for his research from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Participants will be seen for a single testing session lasting two to three hours at TU’s Center for Communication Disorders, 2820 East Fifth Street. Memory tests will involve the presentation of information such as short stories and word lists. Later, recall of this information will be assessed. For people who are unable to travel to TU, Basso’s research team will schedule an appointment at a more convenient location. His team can travel to outlying areas such as Stillwater, Muskogee, Bartlesville and Oklahoma City. Participants will receive $15 and an allowance for meals. Those who travel to TU from outside of Tulsa will be reimbursed for travel costs. Escorts will be paid for lunch and mileage. To enroll in the study, contact Basso by phone at (918) 631-3151, by e-mail at michael-basso@utulsa.edu or write to him care of M.S. and Memory Project, Department of Psychology, The University of Tulsa, 600 S. College Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104. Basso says it is estimated that as many as 70 percent of people with multiple sclerosis have some form of cognitive difficulty, with forgetfulness being a common complaint. Although memory deficits can be debilitating, he says, existing treatments for multiple sclerosis have not been especially effective in addressing this problem. County Leaders Redefine System To Help VictimsBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer County leaders concerned about domestic violence formed a team to redefine the system and move more swiftly to help victims recently. The Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute sponsored local constituents, who deal with domestic violence issues on a daily basis, to attend a five-state conference held in Dallas, Texas this summer. Representatives from the Ponca City Police Department, the Department of Human Services, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, PCPD chaplains, Kay County district attorney and the domestic violence shelter united after the experience to form a coalition, Kay County Violence Protection Team. Already the group has met three times and are pursuing their second project. First, the members chose to target the arrest and prosecution processes in Kay County. With insight provided by team members, Sgt. Dale Henshaw and Capt. Dwaine Vincent reevaluated and redesigned procedures and forms used at the Ponca City Police Department. According to Henshaw, the new forms allow better record keeping. But, more importantly, the department will hold training next week to educate officers in identifying defensive-type injuries and insight into the aggressor. The goal of the committee is to continue increasing and further defining the county-wide response to domestic violence. “We want everyone working together to meet all the victim’s needs,” said Henshaw. Additionally, members are combining resource information and services in a packet which can be disseminated to victims by officers. Domestic Violence Domestic is defined in the Protection from Domestic Abuse Act section 22-60.1 as any act of physical harm, or the threat of imminent physical harm which is committed by an adult, emancipated minor, or minor age thirteen years or older against another adult, emancipated minor or minor child who are family or household members or who are or were in a dating relationship. In addition, stalking is the willful, malicious and repeated following of a person with the intent of placing the person in reasonable fear of death or great bodily injury. And, harassment means a knowing and willful course or pattern of conduct, directed at a specific person which seriously alarms or annoys the person, and which serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress and must actually cause substantial distress to the person. Harassment shall include, but not be limited to, harassing or obscene telephone calls or fear of death or bodily injury. An officer may arrest without a warrant, a person anywhere, including his place of residence, if the officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed an act of domestic abuse as defined by 22-40.3, within the preceding 72 hours, even though the assault did not take place in the presence of the officer. However an officer may not arrest a person without first observing a recent physical injury to or an impairment of the physical condition of the alleged victim. When an arrest has been made, and the court is not open for business, the victim of domestic abuse may request a petition for an emergency temporary order of protection. A judge will be notified by telephone to request an emergency temporary order of protection. If approved, the temporary order will only be effective until the close of business on the next day that the court is open for business. Furthermore, the person subject to the emergency temporary protection order will be notified of the terms and conditions of the order, by an officer. The team is researching its next project, a county-wide assessment of institutional responses to domestic violence, using a safety and accountability audit manual out of Duluth, Minn. BIA To Return Law Enforcement To Cherokee Marshal ServiceTAHLEQUAH (AP) — Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith believes his tribe is ready to resume its law enforcement responsibilities, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs agrees. Smith announced Tuesday that Assistant Interior Secretary Kevin Gover, who heads the BIA, sent a letter approving restoration of funding and operations of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. Smith wrote the BIA Aug. 16 about the service. He said Gover agreed the situation that led the BIA to temporarily assume all tribal law enforcement responsibilities in 1997 had changed. The tribe endured 2 1/2 years of turmoil after the marshal service raided the office of former Principal Chief Joe Byrd. Byrd fired the marshals, and a constitutional crisis within the nation’s second-largest tribe ensued. Julian Fite, a former state and federal prosecutor will oversee the organization of the law enforcement program, Smith said. Each tribal law enforcement officer must undergo a comprehensive background check, receive a clearance and must meet state or BIA training standards to maintain certification. Leon Glen of the BIA Office of Law Enforcement Services will be the agency’s local point-of-contact for the tribe’s marshal service resumption and all attendant transition activities. Ponca Military Academy Class ReunionFour members of the original class of Ponca Military Academy were among those attending a reunion here recently. The first class was in 1940. They were Tom Ferguson and Jim Mercer, both of Springfield, Mo., Joe Bates and Jack Monsour, both of Ponca City. Those attending came from Missouri, Alaska, Missouri, Texas and New Mexico. Others in addition to those mentioned previously were Ribble Bankhead, 1944, Theodore, Ala.; Earl Jackson, 1941, Pawhuska; John Henry, 1943, Nocona, Texas; Don Maynord, 1946, Oklahoma City; Bob Beattie, 1943, Ponca City, and Capt. John Hadsell, 1940, Las Cruces, N.M. Pioneer Tech Receives Request for Safety CenterBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Dean Maniatis, Conoco, spoke with members of the Pioneer Technology Center Board of Education Tuesday night at a regular board meeting about the possibility of building a safety center at Conoco for safety training. Currently, employees of Conoco take safety training courses at Pioneer Tech. He said it would be beneficial, not only for employees of Conoco but for other citizens, to get safety training on-site at Conoco. He told board members that since Conoco employees have taken the training courses at Pioneer Tech, the amount of safety and accidents at Conoco has decreased. There was no action taken. The Counseling Center at Pioneer Tech was spotlighted. According to Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent, the high enrollment numbers at PTC are contributed to the hard work and dedication of the staff. “We have 740 students enrolled overall. We wouldn’t have the high numbers if not for the great efforts of our staff of Deanna Fruits, Lynnie Bailey, Vickie Mallory and Becky Conner.” Perry Schauvliege reported on the current status of the construction projects. The Respiratory Therapy and Marketing Education classes are finished and the parking lot is complete with the exception of lights. The roof is at 95 percent complete and the cafeteria remodel is half finished. Contracts approved by the board included Michelle O’Quain, secretary for Tech Prep; Scott Overman, computer support and electronics instructor; Rebecca Conner, counselor; and Marlin Parker, part-time maintenance. The board tabled the estimate of needs and budget appropriations for fiscal year 2000 because the auditor’s report wasn’t finished in time. Other items approved included the financial reports, general fund and all short-term and temporary employment contracts. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Oct. 12. P&R Advisory Board Will Meet ThursdayThe Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Court Room, in the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, to review and discuss duties of the board. Goals and objections will also be considered. Under old business, the group will vote on a lake committee report regarding campground usage and operations. Also, they will look at amending Sec. 18-51 of the city code regarding expiration/annual of boat permits. The public is invited to attend. DEATHSEverett Ray Killman Everett Ray KillmanEverett Ray Killman of Ponca City, died Monday morning, Sept. 13, 1999, at his home in Ponca City. He was 64. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. The Rev. Rick Williams, Hillcrest Bible Baptist Church of Arkansas City, Kan., will officiate. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery. The American flag presentation will be made by members of the Blackwell American Legion and VFW. Everett Ray Killman was born March 9, 1935 in Micawber, Okla., to Everett L. and Mary C. (Hayes) Killman. He moved with his parents to Blackwell, where he grew up and attended schools. Following his education he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was discharged on May 9, 1958. He was married Zelma Louise Roe on Sept. 27, 1958, in Junction City, Kan., and the couple established their home in Blackwell. Killman was employed in several trades before entering his 25-year farming operation. He retired in 1997. The couple moved to Ponca City in January 1999. Killman was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Zelma Louise Killman of Ponca City; two sons, Johnny of Deer Creek and Ronnie of Ponca City; two daughters, Cindy Killman and Tonya Spaulding, both of Ponca City; two brothers Ernie Killman of Silverdale, Kan., and David Killman; one sister Pearl Layton of Biloxi, Miss.; and four grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Gearl and Doyle Killman. Casket bearers will be Nathan Killman, Lonnie Killman, Chris Killman, David Michael Killman, Michael Waggoner, and Nathan Waggoner. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Killman’s name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1940 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601. Celia Mae WrightFAIRFAX — Celia Mae Wright, longtime Fairfax resident, died Saturday morning, Sept. 11, 1999, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 83. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Fairfax, with the Rev. Leon Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Celia Mae Wright was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Lake Providence, La., the daughter of Eddie Williams and Beatrice (Glasper) Williams. She was married to Roosevelt Wright in December 1937. After the couple moved to Fairfax in 1967, Mrs. Wright was employed for 25 years as a cook at the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home. She retired in 1992. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church, where she had served as head deaconess and past-president of the church choir. She also had been a member of the Eastern Star lodge and enjoyed cooking, fishing, and singing. Survivors include a daughter, Rosie Mae Wright of Fairfax; one adopted daughter, Rutha Rose of Tulsa; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, four sisters and one grandson. Casket bearers will be Joe L. Glasper, William Mitchell, Larry Lee, Johnny Jones, Jose Sparks and Bennie Bibbs. Honorary casket bearers will be Esau Brooks, Sam L. McKinney and Doug Foster. Brian Lee DeArmondSALINA — Brian Lee DeArmond, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Sand Springs. He was 21. The graveside funeral is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Rose Mayes Cemetery in Salina, Okla., with Mary Sistler officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service, Sand Springs. Brian Lee DeArmond, was born March 4, 1978 in Pryor to Sammy and Teresa (Gilliland) DeArmond. He married Yonde Tinnin in Newkirk on July 31, 1998. He was a shop assistant for HSI. Survivors include his wife, Yonde and a son, Joseph Lee DeArmond of Ponca City; his mother and step-father, Teresa and Danny Wilson of Inola; and his father and step-mother, Sammy and Karen DeArmond of Sapulpa; two sisters, Crystal DeArmond of Inola and Kayelee DeArmond of Sapulpa; and one brother, Jason DeArmond of Catoosa. Gladys Lucille WatersFAIRFAX — Gladys Lucille Waters, Fairfax resident, died Sunday evening, Sept. 12, 1999 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. She was 81. The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. The Rev. Jason Harris, pastor of Ralston First Baptist Church will officiate. Gladys Lucille (Donaldson) Waters was born July 19, 1918 in Kellyville, the daughter of Marion and Frances Alice (Tuttle) Donaldson. She was married to Raymond James Smith in 1934 in Sapulpa and later married Ralph James. Mrs. Waters was a homemaker and attended both the Baptist and the Assembly of God churches during her life. She was married to Theodore Waters on June 24, 1962. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Graves of Ripley and James Graves of Ralston; four daughters, Georgie Ruth Smith of Cushing, Frances Rube of Kellyville, JoAnn Young of Ralston and Nellie Louise Matthews of Berkley, Calif.; one sister, Bertha Jones of Kellyville; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands; her parents; three brothers, Homer, Buck and Herman Donaldson; and one sister Nellie Sams. James Robert McMurrayFAIRFAX — James Robert McMurray, Fairfax resident, died early Monday morning, Sept. 13, 1999, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. He was 82. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Fairfax First United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Weston, presiding. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. James Robert McMurray was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Bixby to Joe and Mary Mable (Grady) McMurray. He attended schools in Bixby, graduating there from Liberty High School in 1937. He then attended Huntsville State University in Huntsville, Texas. He was married to Sadie Hess on Sept. 4, 1937 in Okmulgee. The couple moved to Lovington, N.M. in the mid 1940s. On May 20, 1943, McMurray enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged from military service on Jan. 9, 1949. In 1959, he moved with his family to Fairfax. McMurray had been a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lovington, N.M. for 50 years. He enjoyed visiting with friends, fishing and racing. Survivors include his wife, Sadie and one son Philip McMurray, both of the home; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and four sisters. Casket bearers will be Don Roberts, Jim Adair, Pat Patton, Joe Long, Dale Battles and Ed Savage. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Smith, Mark Myers, Wade Lane and Pete Baird. NEWS BRIEFSSilverdale Reunion — Silverdale School Reunion is planned for 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Sirloin Stockade in Arkansas City, Kan. Luncheon arrangements are up to the individual, and those participating in games should bring white elephant items that are bagged or wrapped. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Fine Arts $500 Gift Certificate — A $500 gift certificate will be given away at the Fine Arts Festival. The drawing will be 2 p.m. Sunday, and the winner must be present at the time of the drawing. The certificate allows the winner to purchase that amount in art work at the festival and can be used for one or more pieces to total $500. Tickets on the front porch of the Art Center. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Singles Plan Fair Trip — Singles Connection is planning a trip to the Blackwell Fair on Friday. They plan to meet at Lowe’s parking lot at 6 p.m. On Saturday at 7 p.m. the Singles group will hold Game Night at the Fourth Street Clubhouse. Those with last names starting with A-M bring a snack; N-Z bring a two liter pop. For more information, call Mary Lou at 762-0578 or Larry at 765-9562. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Veterans Day Parade Meeting — The next organizational meeting for the Nov. 6 Veterans Day parade for the American Legion will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the VFW located at the end of East Prospect. All members and other interested citizens are invited to attend this planning meeting. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Bass Tournament — Ponca City Bassmasters are sponsoring a benefit tournament Oct. 2 on Sooner Lake. Seventy percent of proceeds will be given back as prize money with 30 percent going towards the Ambucs K-9 project. A $500 first prize will be awarded. For additional information, call Bill Stuever at 762-9949. Court Committed — A 43-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were committed to serve time in the Ponca City jail by a Ponca City Municipal Court Judge at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday. An officer escorted the subjects from the courtroom to the jail to be processed. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 43-year-old man at East Cherry Avenue and South Sixth Street at 10:06 a.m. Tuesday for a city warrant. Forgery — At 3:13 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of forgery at Chapmans, 2601 North Fourteenth Street. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and week-end DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, September 17th, and Saturday, September 18th, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Dance Canceled — The 2nd Platoon, 45th Division Survivors of the Ponca Tribe set for Saturday has been canceled. For additional information, call George White Eagle at 765-6211. $500 Gift Certificate for Fine Arts Festival artwork given away 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19th. No purchase necessary. Must be 16 to enter and present to win. adv. Stolen — A resident in the 1100 block of Princeton Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday to report three hanging plants were stolen. City Wide women’s meeting, Women Thou Art Loosed. September 17,1999. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mike’s Gospel Jubilee Blvd. on Highway 60, East, across from fire station. Bring your favorite salad and a friend, non-denominational. Everyone welcome. adv. Warrant Served — At 10:06 a.m. Tuesday, a resident in the 700 block of North Union Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that a subject refused to leave. Two officers responded and arrested a 19-year-old woman for an Enid warrant. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Embezzlement — An employee of a business in the 1100 block of North Waverly Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday of possible embezzlement. An officer responded and took a report. 30% OFF selected Brighton handbags, wallets, belts, watches, & jewelry. Lowry’s of Pawhuska. adv. Warrants Served — At 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 44-year-old man for two city warrants. Photographs - negatives put on CD's. Minor photo restoration included. Bolding Photography. (580)762-6876. adv. Assault — A Ponca City police officer took a report of an assault from a resident in the 400 block of Perry Street at 12:39 p.m. Tuesday. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Arrest — At 8:28 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old man from a traffic stop at North Fourteenth Street and Glenside Avenue for driving under suspension. Burglary — A resident in the 500 block of North Elm Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:44 p.m. Tuesday that items were stolen from a vehicle. An officer responded and took a report. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 3:51 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries were noted. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765- 2720. adv. Bike Stolen — At 4:21 p.m. Tuesday, a resident in the 300 block of South Osage Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that a bike was stolen from the residence. Farming & Grazing lease sale!!!! On Ponca restricted trust land to be held at 10 a.m. on September 17,1999. For bid packets call land management office at 763-0137 or 763-0120. adv. Shoplifters — A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday for petit larceny. A 14-year-old girl was also taken into custody for petit larceny and trespassing. Are you ready to shoot? We are! Darts are at 3:00 p.m. at the Blue Lite. 217 S. 2nd. 1st tournament is Saturday September 18th. Sign-up starts when you get there. adv. Accident — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a non-injury accident which occurred in the 1100 block of L.A. Cann Drive at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday. Burglary — A Ponca City police officer took a report of burglary in the 400 block of South Oak Street at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday. Arrest — At 2:36 a.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old man from a traffic stop in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street for driving under revocation. LIFESTYLESReception To Honor Couple Reception To Honor CoupleA reception Sept. 18 at Community Christian Church, Grand and Stephen streets, will honor Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Landis on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend the event, 2-4 p.m., and the honorees request no gifts. Hosts will be their children: Kay Landis of Ponca City, Debby and Raymond Posey of Burns Flat, and Steve and Kaylyn Landis of Enid. Clyde Landis and the former Helen Goings were married Sept. 18, 1954, in Nevada, Mo. at the home of the Rev. Pliney Elliot. They made their first home in Okmulgee, where he attended Okmulgee Tech. They later lived in Santa Fe, N.M. and Wichita, Kan. before moving to Ponca City. Landis has been employed at Skinner Printing, Southwestern Bank and Stationery, Braudrick Printing, and Conoco, retiring from Conoco in 1994. He is a member of American Legion Post 14 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1201. He has been bingo chairman at the American Legion for eight years. Mrs. Landis retired in 1982, and had been employed at Gibson’s Discount and Mel’s Clothing. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary, and the Christian Women’s Fellowship at Community Christian Church, where both are members. Their grandchildren are Leo Neuerburg of Pueblo, Colo.; Jason Neuerburg and James Pollak of Ponca City; Torri and Keegan Pollak of Burns Flat; and Misty Posey of Midwest City. They also have one great-grandchild. Wedding Plans AnnouncedAnnouncement is being made of the approaching marriage of Harriet Cerre and Colbert Cole. They are planning a 2 p.m. ceremony Sept. 19 at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the fellowship hall. An open invitation is extended to family and friends to attend the events. Both are residents of Ponca City and are active in Native American events, culture and traditions. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ben and Georgia Cerre of Ponca City and Colleen Knight of Newkirk, and the late Henry Knight. She is a member of the Gives Water Service Club. Cole is the son of Florence Cole and the late Gilbert Cole Jr. He is a member of the American Legion Buffalo Post No. 38. Variety of Entertainment Set for CookoffBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer While the aroma of barbecue and chili simmering fills the air, musical tunes will give a pleasant ambiance to the annual Hospice cook-off slated Saturday at Wentz Camp. Another popular sound, especially with the younger set, will be the GOOFS and their model airplanes, who will be performing in the grassy area east of the Wentz Camp gates from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m. This is a new attraction this year for the cook-off. There is no admission charge to the grounds. However, tasting kits will be sold for $5 each. Coupons for the kits are being sold at financial institutions, Chamber of Commerce and from Professionals Today members. Professionals Today hosts the event. Tasting kits will be on sale at the site also. Public tasting begins at noon. From 10 a.m. to noon, the Overdrive Band will be playing on the stage near the concession stand. The band consists of Mark Strange, with his sons Jeff and Ryan, and friend Timmy Dancey. Mark, Jeff and Timmy play guitars, while Ryan plays the drums. Overdrive recently recorded its first CD “Out of the Garage.” The band plays 70’s music and popular rock. Singer and guitarist Jennifer Ellis will be performing during the band’s break, and at noon. She performs in the style of Jewel. Jennifer, 19, is from Caney, Kan., and is currently a sophomore at Coffeyville Community College. She has performed throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Also slated for shows are Alanis Morissette and Sheryl Crow. Sheryl recently released a CD titled “The Difference.” Official tasting of the barbecue and chili begins at noon, and The Sky Pilots Christian Band is set to perform from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Sky Pilots were formed in late 1994 and prefer to be thought of as a ministry, not a band. In 1999 they played at Shawnee, Guthrie, Perry, Hennessey, Bartlesville and Enid. The members are all from Ponca City, but from different churches/denominations. Members are Kevin Adkins, drums; Charles Glover, sound engineer; Ed Latimer, keyboard; Mark Love, bass; Johnnie Parnell, guitar; and Rick Whiting, vocal. Ponca City High School musicians are to perform from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Ruslyn Hermanson serves as entertainment chairman. Kay County Panhellenic Board MeetsThe Kay County Panhellenic Board held the first meeting of the year on Sept. 2 at the home of Elizabeth Nickles, 2207 Turner. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Nickles, president. The Panhellenic Creed was read by all those present. Officers for the 1999-2000 year are: president, Elizabeth Nickles, Kappa Alpha Theta; vice-president, Peggy Krider, Delta Gamma; secretary, Sheila Foxworthy, Gamma Phi Beta; treasurer, Sandy Hudack, Alpha Chi Omega; reporter/historian, Nancy Hays, Delta Delta Delta; parliamentarian, Sue Helton, Pi Beta Phi. The scholarship chairman, Sandy Hudack, reported that the four girls who were given scholarships all pledged sororities. At Oklahoma University, Romi Foreman is a new member of Chi Omega. At Oklahoma State University, Cassie Ellenwood is a new member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Gina Hile is a new member of Delta Delta Delta, and Shawn McClarnon of Blackwell is a new member of Gamma Phi Beta. The other three scholarship winners are from Ponca City. The Panhellenic committees for the new year were discussed and will be completed at the October meeting. Nancy Hays discussed the Annual Christmas House Tour, which will be held on Dec. 5. The House Tour is the yearly fund raiser which benefits the scholarship fund. For the next meeting, members are to bring a list of their members with addresses and $2 dues per member. The next meeting will be held at the home of Sandy Hudack on Oct. 14. Sororities represented at the meeting were Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, and Pi Beta Phi. Stewart Family Holds ReunionDescendants of Andrew Thomas and Mary Emma (Bomgardner) Stewart attended a family reunion Sept. 4 at Camp McFadden near Kaw Lake. The potluck lunch was attended by 53 people. Among those attending were Benny and Inola Stewart and Joe Stewart of Wichita, Kan.; Jennifer and Jim-Bob Stewart, Derby, Kan.; Glenn and Gladys Clifton, Fairfax; Marshall L., Carol and Carissa Stewart, Tulsa; Ivan and Jeane Stewart and Velma Stewart of Edmond; Lorne and Alice Stewart, Mulhall; Paul and Irene Stewart and Linda Stewart of Mulvane, Kan.; Ivy Hardy and Philip Stewart, Kildare; Stacy Stewart, New Carrollton, Md. Attending from Ponca City were Marshall J., Julie, Gregory and Christopher Stewart; Will and Desirea Stewart; Kenneth G., Marsha, Kyle and Dexter Stewart; Jesse Stewart; Jason, Chandra and Alexandra Freeman; Matt Stewart and Andrea Sharp; David, Betsy and Becky Stewart; John and Sarah Sholey; Jeff, Cheryl and Ryan Stewart; Derek, Debbie, Kelsey and Eric Stewart; Sharon Allison. Stacy Stewart won the prize for traveling the farthest, and Ivy Hardy won for being the oldest person, and Eric Tyler Stewart was the youngest present. Following viewing of a fireworks display, the group enjoyed singing. The group plans to make the reunions an annual event, and those family members having information and/or suggestions for the event should contact David and Betsy Stewart, 50 Woodcreek Road, Ponca City, OK, 74604; telephone 580-762-4906; e-mail dbstew@fullnet.net Kildare FCE Makes Plans for FairMargaret Hoepfinger was the hostess when Kildare FCE met Sept. 8. Karen Overman, president, presided at the meeting and the group said the salute to the flag and the “Lord’s Prayer” in unison. Helen Janda led the group in singing “God Bless America.” Melba Irwin called roll with nine members answering the question “Do You Have Combustion Pollutants in Your Home?” Karen Overman reported on the county by-laws, and state and county dues were discussed. Elected to office for the Kildare FCE for 2000 were Karen Overman, president; Helen Janda, vice president; Brenda Schneeberger, secretary; Melba Irwin, treasurer and public relations. Announcement was made that Mrs. Irwin will take fair exhibits to the FCE building in Blackwell. Plans were also made to work in the country kitchen on Friday. The Sept. 22 meeting will be held at Furr’s Cafeteria with Melba Irwin as hostess. Games were played with Mary Buesing winning the penny drill, Karen Overman, mystery prize, and Moni Neville, white elephant prize. SPORTSChargers Rebuild Program Chargers Rebuild ProgramBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Tulsa Memorial coach Blair Philbrick believes his Chargers and Ponca City’s Wildcats are at approximately at the same place in their rebuilding program. Both are trying to reverse losing trends. Memorial finished 2-8 last year while the Wildcats were 1-9, with their lone victory a 35-14 decision over the Chargers. Both are 1-1 on the season after winning important season-opening tilts and stayed close to favored foes last week before losing. While the Wildcats were beating Tulsa Hale 19-7 and losing to Tahlequah 12-0, the Chargers opened with a 23-14 win over arch-rival Tulsa Edison before falling, 21-3, to Okmulgee in the rain last Friday. “Edison is always an emotional game with us,” Philbrick said. “We’re pretty big rivals and have a traveling trophy. Our kids were real excited to win that game. “We had a chance to win our second game. We had some opportunities to score early in the game but didn’t take advantage of them. “Right now we just want to continue to improve. Our program and Ponca City’s are pretty much alike.” The major difference this year is that while Ponca City has been a running team that throws occasionally, Memorial has put the ball in the air a lot, but would like to run more. “We are trying to be balanced,” Philbrick said. “We’d like to be 50-50 on pass-run. The running game compliments our passing game.” The Chargers return quarterback Joe Hull, a 5-10, 160-pound senior, who threw for 1,500 yards last year. “Joe is an all-around athlete,” his coach says. “He also punts, kicks off and does our PATs. In addition, he’s a 4.0 (gpa) student, a leader and a great kid.” The Chargers have a pair of very capable receivers in Buzz Esau (6-0, 175) and Will Gahagen, (6-0, 160). But Philbrick has stressed the abilities of a fleet of running backs. “We use three or four sets of tailbacks and fullbacks,” he notes. “Sophomores Darnell (6-2, 185 ) and Nick Bunting (5-11, 180) have started for us. But we have a pair of seniors who see a lot of action and several players in between.” Using several sets of running backs allows the Chargers to keep fresh legs in the backfield. “We have a number of players going both ways,” Philbrick says. “So it’s important we get them a rest anytime we can.” Philbrick sees a close game with the Wildcats on Friday. “Their tailback is a tough kids and the quarterback is a real leader. Ponca City looks to be an improved football team. They have a lot more players out and they appear to be enthusiastic. ——— Getting There — The Ponca City-Tulsa memorial game will be played at LaFortune Stadium in Tulsa. Wildcat fans can take the Broken Arrow Expressway across town, exiting on Yale Ave. Go south on Yale to 51st., turn east to Hudson, then south to stadium. Lady Cats Take One Step BackBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer BROKEN ARROW — Two steps forward, one step back. The Lady Wildcat softballers saw their conference winning streak end at two, as No. 3 state-ranked Broken Arrow (27-3) blasted to a 7-1 win, Tuesday. The hard-hitting Lady Tigers cranked out 11 hits, including a 3-for-4, 3 RBI showing from monster masher Destiny Frankenstein. The Lady Cats got just five hits off Nicole Wagner and Julie Schaeffer, whose 1-2 punch resulted in just one walk and eight strikeouts. Wagner struck out seven of the first ten Ponca City batters. Teya Roughface did go 2-for-3 for the Lady Cats and thwarted a no-hitter threat from Wagner, who gave way to Schaeffer in the top of the fifth. Frankenstein ripped a 2 RBI triple and Wagner added a 2 RBI double in the first inning, as the Lady Tigers piled up five runs to effectively put the game away. A brilliant, over the shoulder catch by Roughface in left field, followed by a running catch by right fielder Cara Cusick brought the full-rotation inning to a merciful end, however. RBI base hits from Frankenstein and Lindsey Long in the fourth inning threatened the Poncans with a run-rule, but good defense again choked off the Lady Tigers’ threat. Shortstop Courtney Birdsong worked some magic this time, nabbing a hard hit ball and diving to second base to get an unassisted third out. First baseman Gena Osborn also had three potentially painful catches on pop-ups near the dugout fence. The last two ended both the fifth and sixth innings with Broken Arrow runners on base. Aside from Roughface, however, the Lady Cats’ offense remained hitless through five innings. Alana Smith and Jena Birdsong came up with consecutive hits in the sixth, but the Lady Cats couldn’t convert. The Lady Cats avoided the shutout in the top of the seventh. After a walk to Osborn, and with two outs, Michele McChristian drove her in with a blast up the third base line. The Lady Cats, now 5-22, will host Jenks, Thursday, at the rather unorthodox softball hour of noon. The Lady Trojans are currently winless in the Frontier Conference. Game Notes — Osborn stepped into the dugout after making her first, death-defying catch. Because she left the field of play, two runners advanced... Broken Arrow is the defending state champion... Union is currently first, followed by Sand Springs in the Frontier Conference. Broken Arrow 7, Ponca City 1 Ponca City 000 000 1 — 1 5 1 Broken Arrow 500 200 x — 7 11 1 Wagner (w), Schaeffer (5), and Kain; Engle (l) and Helm. Stoops Won’t Fault SteeleBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer NORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is glad to answer questions about his team or about this week’s opponent, Baylor. Just don’t ask him about Baylor’s recent blunder, which cost the Bears a victory against UNLV. Stoops is staying away from that issue. ‘‘Nice try,’’ he said Tuesday when asked whether he would have made the same decision as Baylor coach Kevin Steele. The Bears had a 24-21 lead and a first down at the UNLV 8-yard line with under 20 seconds remaining Saturday night. Instead of simply going to one knee and running out the clock, the Bears ran up the middle. The ball was fumbled and a UNLV player returned it 99 yards for the winning touchdown. Steele, like Stoops in his first year as a head coach, took the blame but explained that he and his staff are trying to change the attitude of a team that was 2-9 last year. ‘‘Whether people agree or disagree, that’s not the point,’’ he said during Monday’s conference call with Big 12 media. ‘‘We’re trying to create a situation where we’re getting more aggressive, an attitudinal thing, and know we can line up and score when we need to.’’ That explanation is good enough for Stoops, who said he has known Steele many years and considers him an outstanding coach. ‘‘Kevin Steele’s a good football coach and I can respect, from listening to his comments, that he’s trying to instill an attitude and you can see that. It’s just an unfortunate break.’’ But why, Stoops was asked, won’t anyone in his profession just come out and say it was a bad move? ‘‘C’mon,’’ he said to the person who asked the question. ‘‘Those guys have already tried it. ‘‘Again, I’ve known Kevin a long time, he’s been with a lot of great programs, he’s a darn good coach, and I mean that.’’ The same writer then asked Stoops what he thought when he first saw a replay of the play. ‘‘He’s still trying, isn’t he?’’ Stoops said, getting a big laugh. ‘‘I don’t say anything,’’ he said. ‘‘I spend very little time thinking what other people are doing and what they’re thinking. We’ve just got to worry and concentrate on what you’re doing. ‘‘Good try, anyhow.’’ Stoops did say he feels prepared to make a firm call in any of the situations that arise — everything from which choice to make after the coin toss to whether to go for first down while facing fourth-and-1. While at times those decisions will be based on gut feeling, Stoops said it’s probably best to play the percentages. Which led another writer to take one last stab Stoops. ‘‘What are the percentages of a team winning a game if it takes a knee at the 8-yard line when the other team’s out of timeouts?’’ ‘‘Ah,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘You’re probably going to have to answer that yourself.’’ SOONER NOTES: Saturday’s game begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be televised by the Big 12 network. ... The Sooners are 8-0 against Baylor, including 5-0 in Norman. ... Oklahoma has lost its conference opener each of the past four years. ... Receiver Brandon Daniels will play this week. He was suspended for the Indiana State game. ... Stoops said his first trip onto Owen Field was business as usual, as he said it would be. ‘‘A large part was because I had the flu pretty bad, so I was concentrating on just making sure I’d get out to the field and feel all right,’’ he said. Junior High Tennis ResultsPonca City vs. Valley Center September 13 singles 1 — Allison Hufnagel def. Horn, 6-0 2 — Morgan Meister def. Frazier, 6-1 3 — Hope Sanders def. Molinari, 6-0 4 — Stacy Murray def. Wilson, 6-0 5 — Monica Cardwell def. McNamee, 6-0 6 — Janna Leach def. Bowman, 6-3 doubles 1 — Blake/Keim def. Rempel/Wenzel, 6-0 2 — Young/Altman def. Martin/Fish, 6-0 3 — Lewis/Ford def. Smith/Holding, 6-2 Ponca City vs. Collegiate September 13 singles 1 — Allison Hufnagel def. Komin, 6-3 2 — Morgan Meister def. Futo, 6-0 3 — Hope Sanders def. Myer, 6-0 4 — Stacy Murray def. Gentry, 6-3 5 — Monica Cardwell def. Sutherland, 6-1 6 — Janna Leach def. Orsi, 6-0 doubles 1 — Altman/Keim lost to Gray/Dingwall, 6-2 2 — Blake/Young def. Strickland/Brown, 6-1 3 — Lewis/Ford def. Babcock/Chopra, 6-2
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