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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, September 22, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALStanding Bear Princess Believes Heritage Important to All People Standing Bear Princess Believes Heritage Important to All PeopleBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer Reigning Standing Bear Princess, Cher Eagle, a direct descendant of Chief White Eagle of the Ponca Tribe, believes that it is important for people to know where they come from or they don’t know who they are. As a result, she recently took two nieces, Sydney and Sunny to the Ponca City Cultural Center Indian Museum, to show them pictures of their mutual ancestor Chief White Eagle and explain the importance of learning about their heritage. Cher, a student at Northern Oklahoma College is majoring in Native American Leadership classes and says she would like to someday serve on the Ponca Tribal Council. Cher, also plans to study business and/or psychology and hopes to work with children as an avocation. Other activities include competing in powwow dances. Her specialty is in the Southern Cloth category. She was “plumed” at age 13, but has been dancing since age three. Her father does the bead work for her dance clothes. In an interview she said the most important thing about being Native American is being a part of a rich culture and heritage. She said, “You need to know where you come from, otherwise, you don’t know who your are.” The princess, who thinks one of her best qualities is “determination,” also thinks it’s important to preserve the native languages which are currently being revived by several groups. Discussing family relationships, she said there is a significant difference between her Indian culture and many other cultures. “Some of it is reflected in our people’s attitude toward our elders,” she said. When asked who has had the most significant influence on her life, she said, “My parents, no doubt about it! They taught me that I can do anything I want and they push me to be the best I can be.” Iris Festival 2000 Shirt Design Contest BeginsAlthough the Iris Festival is not until May, it is time to start thinking about Iris Festival 2000 and the T-shirt design contest. The Main Street Authority is calling on all area artists to submit artwork for the Millennium Iris Festival. The winning design will be used on all festive communications and as the logo on the new Iris Festival T-shirts. Interested artists should submit their designs on either 8- by 11-inch paper or 11- by 14-inch paper. Wording to be included with the design is “Ponca City, OK, Iris-istible!,” and the year 2000. Up to five colors can be used for the design. Signing or initializing is encouraged. Artists may submit as many designs as they wish. Please include the artist’s name, address and phone number on back of each entry. The winning design will be selected by the Iris Festival Promotion Committee. Entries should be turned in to the Ponca City Main Street Authority Office at 117 North Third Street, 763-8082, no later than Monday, Nov. 1, 1999. Garage Renovation Of Lydie Marland Gets ApprovalBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Approval to the tune of $14,000 was given to the Marland Estate Commission Tuesday to remodel the multi-car garage of Lydie Marland at Lydie’s Cottage on the grounds. The approval was an after-the-fact move as the Marland Estate Foundation had already approved the funds, but the matter had not been officially acted on by the commission. Some of the funds will be used for installing heat and air and floor covering. Plans are to rent this facility for public use. The Foundation money comes from funds raised by the Estate Commission and with events such as the upcoming Oktoberfest set for Oct. 2-3. Membership dues also goes to the Foundation. The funds are used for restoration and other projects. Also approved was $4,000 to install a security system in the Artist Studio South Annex and in Lydie’s Cottage and garage. Both the Artist Studio and Lydie’s Cottage will have a grand opening during the Oktoberfest, with guided tours from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m., on Sunday. In other action the Commission approved the landscape plans for Lydie’s Garden and the paving plan for the Marland Estate Grounds. Sherry Muchmore is the chairman. She told of meeting with the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, which has pledged $2,000 for the project. Executive Director Kathy Adams reported that E.W.’s Library has been painted and the waiting room to the library has been painted and the Tree of Life provides the accent. She told that the ceilings of the library and Marland’s bedrooms are fabric. James York noted that the ceiling of the Marland Board Room at Conoco is fabric also. Adams said that Maxine Prather, widow of Paul Prather had requested that the funds left from redoing the gazebo in his name be used to refinish the Mansion’s front doors. Prather had refinished the doors himself several times. Smith Tool is in the process of restoring the Gatehouse at the Marland Estate, Adams reported. Phyllis Kennedy, chairman, announced there will be a cook-out for members. She reported on behalf of Jerry Evans, chairman of the Foundation. The event is set for Sept. 30 on the patio at Lydie’s Cottage. Reports were given by the Oktoberfest Committee, Jon Kennedy, Muchmore, Stan Paynter, Sherri Tapp and David Myers. Myers CEO of Monumental Enterprises, which leases the conference center and hotel, report that August was a break even month, but that September and October were booked. The Mansion won the award for the best publication from the Oklahoma Museums Association. Adams showed a photograph of the new billboard on I-35 promoting the Mansion. PCTA Sets Up Ad Plan In MagazinesMembers of the Ponca City Tourism Authority held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday at the Cultural Center. Missy Morland, Tourism coordinator, reported that Gift Shop sales for August totaled $313, bringing the year-to-date total to $1,267. In addition, hotel tax dollars for July came in at $4,783. Morland reported that she has been working up advertisements for Tourism magazines scheduled for distribution in 2000. The board approved a third page ad in the “2000 Destination Oklahoma” brochure at a cost of $350. Additionally, members approved placing an ad in the November/December issue of Oklahoma Today. Member Susan Ladner reported that the Senior High Leo’s, a service organization of high school students, agreed to be responsible for filling the brochure racks around town. Also, Lindsey Lamm and Scott King are working at the Tourism Office as part of their service learning curriculum. Morland handed out drafts of organizational profiles which will be used in the grant application process. The board will discuss and vote on the final draft at the October meeting. Organizations wanting to apply for grants for the last quarter of 1999, must have applications submitted by Sept. 30, according to the coordinator. Those applying for the first quarter of the year 2000, will be under the revised guidelines. Ponca City Man Included In State Leadership ClassOKLAHOMA CITY — The 1999-2000 class of Leadership Oklahoma Inc., has been announced by the statewide leadership development organization, and includes a Ponca City man, Ralph Ratliff. Class XIII includes 54 distinguished community and state leaders, states Jim Griffith of Stillwater, president of the board of directors. “Leadership Oklahoma is pleased to welcome such an outstanding group of Oklahomans to our nine-month program on public policy issues. Our state will benefit from the shared ideas, resources and network created during the class year.” Those selected for membership in Leadership Oklahoma Class XIIII besides Ratliff, include Steve Hilterbran, Alva; Jan Sanders, Bartlesville; Laura Kenny, Bixby; Mary Collins, Bristow; John Cary, Claremore; Marilyn Feaver, Lawton; Gilbert Hall, Muskogee; Patti Davis, Norman; John Fidler, Okmulgee; Charles Hall, Perry; Larry Rice, Pryor; Richard Kennedy, Pauls Valley; Pete Galbraith, Sapulpa; Mark Gish, Tahlequah; and Bruce Benbrook Woodward. Also, Barbara Hisey and Jerome Westheimer Jr., Ardmore; Steve LaForge and Jim Winchester, Chickasha; Greg Hodgen, Martie Oyler and John Sellers, Enid; Terry James and L.C. Scott, McAlester; and Robert Campbell and Scott Jones, Stillwater. From the Oklahoma City area are Clark Bailey, Denise Bode, Glenn Coffee, Cheryl Choumbakos, Randy Goldsmith, Lloyd Hardin, Vance McSpadden, Ron Matlock, David Merritt, Greg Price, Greta Shepherd, Carolyn Stager and Sheri Stickley. Class XIII members from Tulsa are Sue Bennett, Wilbert Collins, Jayme Cox, Barbara Cuite, Margaret Erling, Barbara Findeiss, Steve Hendrickson, Barbara Henke, Charles Jackson, David Johnson, David Littlefield, Jon McGrath, Juanita Williams and Paul Wilson. LettersSupport our Native American LegacyPonca City has a rich history of culture diversity. We can all take pride in our “National Historical Landmarks” — the 101 Ranch and the Marland Mansion. These landmarks represent bygone eras that have shaped and molded present day Ponca City. We also take pride in Standing Bear Park with the critically acclaimed statue of Chief Standing Bear by Oreland C. Joe. This Park also represents a rich heritage of Native American history and tradition that shaped and molded not only our City but our State and Nation. Our Native American culture is recognized each year with a week long celebration culminating with our annual Standing Bear PowWow on Friday and Saturday, September 24th and 25th at Standing Bear Park. This is definitely a family affair to enjoy great food, beautiful costumes and wonderful competitive dancing. It is truly a learning experience for all of us to enjoy the heritage and traditions of a culture that must never be forgotten. Please show your support for our Native American legacy by your attendance at in this memorable event. It will be a weekend that you will remember for years to come. Carl Renfro Chairman Standing Bear Native American Foundation, Inc. Great Ponca City StudentsFriday, Aug. 27th the East Middle School Cheerleaders held a dance at the school gym. I would like to comment on the behavior of the 7th and 8th grade students. We had around 280 students attending and they were so well behaved! There were no fights or altercations of any kind. I think these students deserve a pat on the back and just wanted to let them know it. On behalf of the cheerleaders and parent sponsors thank you for being so great and making the dance a success! Martise Pappan Ponca City Events Planned To Help Youngster Receive Cochlear ImplantKorey Walker Scott Smith is a happy, healthy, loving three-year-old that is profoundly deaf, says his parents, David and Cyndy (Reed) Smith of Grandview, Mo., former residents of Ponca City. Korey was born on May 14, 1996, in Kansas City, Mo., with no problems and was healthy until October that year. Korey's grandparents, Jimmy and LaNell Reed and Don and Kay Smith, are all long-time residents of Ponca City. He also has aunts, uncles and several cousins residing in Ponca City. Korey had been to visit in Ponca City in 1996, and after returning home, developed a high temperature. He was admitted to the hospital with bacterial meningitis. As a side effect of the disease, Korey was pronounced totally deaf. It took several months for Korey to regain his strength and mobility, and on Dec. 18 of that year, Korey began wearing two hearing aids, hopefully to help him to hear. Early the next year, Korey began special therapy to learn sign language. His parents and sister, Kasey, who is 9, have all learned sign language with him. His extended family in Ponca City have taken the sign language classes offered here also. In February 1999, through special testing, it was decided that Korey had no hearing at all, even with the help of the hearing aids. It was decided that Korey was an excellent candidate for the Cochlear Implant. This procedure uses digital and electrical impulses to transmit sound directly into the cochlea. In effect, a Cochlear Implant gives a deaf child the chance to hear again. Not every hearing-impaired child is eligible for an implant says the family. The hearing loss must be a profound to total loss, and the maximum educational impact is achieved when the child receives the implant before the age of four. By having this procedure done now, Korey will be able to go to regular public school, when he is ready to go to kindergarten. The total cost of the surgical procedure and subsequent follow-ups is expected to exceed $40,000 and is not covered by medical insurance. The family here, as well as in Grandview, is planning several fundraising projects to help with expenses for the procedure. There have been many bake sales, garage sales, and other things going on for the past few months. Scheduled in Ponca City, is a “Cut-A-Thon” at Hair Unlimited, 1805 North Fourth, on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1-4 p.m.. Several of the local hairstylists will be cutting hair, doing manicures and giving pedicures. All the proceeds from this Cut-A-Thon will go to the Korey Smith Cochlear Implant Fund. Also scheduled are craft booths at the Oktoberfest, Mother’s Club Craft Show, and the McCord Arts and Crafts Show. Interested persons may contribute to Korey’s fund by sending donations to the Korey Smith Cochlear Implant Fund, Commercial Federal Bank, 1417 East Hartford, in care of Rachel Rodgers, Ponca City, OK 74601. DEATHSPaul Parker Anderson Paul Parker AndersonBOONEVILLE, Ark. — Paul Parker Anderson, former resident of Kay County and resident of Booneville, Ark., died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in the North Logan Mercy Hospital in Paris, Ark. He was 86. A funeral was held Monday, Sept. 20, at the First Baptist Church in Booneville, Ark. A graveside service was also held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the Blackwell (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville, Ark. Paul Parker Anderson was born Jan. 24, 1913, in Oklahoma City, the son of Charles Ewing and Lula Katherine (Parker) Anderson. He began employment with Continental Oil Co., in 1944 and retired in 1976. Anderson, also a builder, built several homes in the Meadows Addition. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. After retirement the couple moved to Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Louise Elenora Anderson of Booneville; two daughters, Betty Jo Cauley of Bartlesville and Linda Smith of Ponca City; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, Claude Bay. Gerald L. StueverWICHITA, Kan. — Gerald L. “Jerry” Stuever, former Ponca City area resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in Wichita, Kan. He was 75. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wichita, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita, Kan. Gerald L. “Jerry” Stuever was born July 1, 1924 in Ponca City, to John and Viola (Blubaugh) Stuever. He was part owner of the Kansas Wholesale Supply. Survivors include his wife, Jane Stuever of Wichita; one son, Dr. Kevin Stuever of Lawrence, Kan.; one daughter, Karen L. Donovan of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Joe Stuever of Wichita, Kan., and Max Stuever of Andale, Kan.; three sisters, Ann Stuever and Jane Dalton, both of Los Cruses, N.M., and Pat Jacques of San Jose, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Stuever’s name to the ALS Foundation or Hospice Inc., or to the St. Anne Catholic Church’s “Gather Your People Fund” c/o DeVorss Flanagan Mortuary, 201 South Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211. ObituariesRod A. WitkopRod A. Witkop, resident of Ponca City, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 19, 1999 at his home. He was 66. Memorial services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Rod Witkop was born Dec. 8, 1932, in Marion, S.D., the son of Hiram Witkop and Hannah (Muller) Witkop. He graduated from Humbolt High School of Humbolt, S.D. He was united in marriage to Sharon Scollon on July 7, 1956, in Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1982. Mr. Witkop was employed for several years as a salesman with the Tractor Supply Company in Grand Forks, N.D. and with K-Mart in Ponca City. He had his own lawn care business in Ponca City, which he operated until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of the Eagles and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; one son, Craig Witkop of Oklahoma City and one daughter, Debra Bliven of Nebraska City, Neb.; five grandchildren, Danielle, Christopher and Michael Witkop, Brandon and Matthew Bliven; one sister, Darlene Morrison of Lewis & Clark Lake, Crofton, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents. paid obituary Bruce Jay PumfordBruce Jay Pumford, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at Tender Heart Health Care. He was 73. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Longwood Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Pumford was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Flint, Mich., to Arthur Lloyd and Bertha Jane (Houston) Pumford. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Aug. 3, 1944, he married Leta Faye Brock in Muncie, Kan. Mr. Pumford was employed in the refinery at Conoco, retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Leta Faye of the home; two sons, Harold Pumford and his wife Joan of Prague, and Bobby Pumford and his wife Stella Roberta, of Ponca City. Additional survivors include his sister, Dorothy McDaniel of Kansas City, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Jean Greer Pumford. Casket bearers will be Harold Pumford, Bobby Pumford, Robert Pumford, John Coffman, Jimmy Walker and Bill Berry. Honorary bearers will be Leroy Brock, Leon Brock, Carl Brock, Jack Hardesty, David Houston and Lawrence Houston. The family will be at the home, 136 Cooley. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSTelevision Program — Kiwanis Club of Ponca City encourages the community to learn about Iodine Deficiency Disorder on the ABC TV newsmagazine program 20/20 on Friday, Sept. 24, and watch for more information on what can be done to help eliminate this disorder. IDD prevention is an international project for Kiwanis. Play Pen Ceramics, Pine and Central 765-2359. Now till December 15th. All Greenware 20% off. All firing 1/3rd off. Mine, Yours or Theirs. Get Y2K calender free with purchase. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday that someone had left without paying for $10 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Child in the Street — An employee at Headstart, 407 South Ash Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:17 a.m. Tuesday that a young boy had been brought to the center by a citizen stating the youngster had been left in the middle of the street. Three officers were assigned and returned the youngster to his home. Assault — A man from the 500 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:08 p.m. Tuesday that an assault had occurred in the 700 block of North Elm Street. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Items Missing — A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:04 a.m. Wednesday that a man had taken some cigarettes and a lighter without paying. An officer was assigned and a petit larceny report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Gas Spill — A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded at 10:33 a.m. Tuesday to clean up a gas spill at the intersection of North Second Street and East Highland Avenue. Pool tournament Saturday September 25th. 7:00 p.m. $5.00 entry. Blue Lite Lounge. 217 South 2nd. adv. Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a 24-year-old man was held for petit larceny. Industrial Trade Show. September 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Payne County Fair Grounds. Buyers and suppliers welcome! adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 1:21 p.m. Tuesday that a 38-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Unique and New Halloween gifts and decorations. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Suspicious Activity — A person at the Mission requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department with a subject at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a 42-year-old man was held for public intoxication and Animal Control was notified to pick up his bicycle. Licensed Hairstylist Graham Webb educational class. September 27 at 1:00 P.M. Marland Mansion Conference Center. 765-8446. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 1:21 p.m. that a bicycle was laying in front of a residence in the 1700 block of Gibson Place. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. 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. Saw Stolen — A man from the 500 block of South Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday that a circular saw had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Lawn Mower Missing — A woman from the 2000 block of Mary Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:19 p.m. Tuesday that a lawn mower was missing. The information was logged. Hunting And fishing licenses available at Shooter’s Workshop and Pawn, 105 West Grand. adv. Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a 35-year-old woman was held for petit larceny. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Subjects Committed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday that a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were being held on court orders. 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. Underpass Blocked — The Communications Center received a call at 4:21 p.m. Tuesday that a truck was blocking traffic in the east bound lane of the South Avenue Underpass. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and handled the situation. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North First Street and Hazel Avenue at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday that a 23-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant. LIFESTYLESMiss Ponca City Candidate Miss Ponca City CandidateEditor’s Note: Candidates for the title of Miss Ponca City will be announced in The News each day through Sept. 29. They will appear as randomly selected by contestants and contest coordinators, with no preference indicated by date of publication. The Miss Ponca City Queen Contest will be held Friday, Oct. 1, at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Contestants are Heather Herard, Audra Ramsey, Andrea Johnson, Amanda Cobb, Jennifer Tippin, Adrienne Hines, Jessica Bowen, Halli Huffman, Christy Hassell, and Ashly Sawyers. Tickets are available from the contestants or by contacting Vicki Graves at 765-8679 or 7654736, and Jackie Cutler at 762-0437. The contest begins at 7:30 p.m., and Master of Ceremonies will be KIXR personality R.J. Masters. The winner of the contest will be awarded the traditional crown and sash, a trophy, scholarships and many other prizes. Contestants will be judged on poise, appearance and personality. They will also be judged on the three- to five-minute presentation to include personal resume information, and the answers to the questions of “Why I Want to be Miss Ponca City” and “What Ponca City Means To Me.” The contest winner will represent Ponca City as a “Visiting Queen” in the Arkalalah, Arkansas City’s annual Halloween Festival, slated Oct. 29 and 30. 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. The title of Miss Ponca City is currently held by Ashley Van Hoesen, daughter of Everette and Sonja Van Hoesen. One of the candidates for the title is Amanda Marie Cobb. A senior at Ponca City High School, she is the daughter of Lee and Ellen Cobb, 7301 West Coleman Road. Miss Cobb maintains a 4.38 grade point average and is listed on the principal’s honor roll. She is named in Who’s Who Among American High School Students and served as a delegate to Oklahoma Girls State for 1999. A member of the National Honor Society, she won first place in the speech contest while on a Washington, D.C. tour. Miss Cobb is a student council representative, president of St. Paul’s Youth Council, and a member of the Varsity High School Cross Country team for three years, serving as captain in 1998. She is also a member of the Leo Club, Science club, Foreign language club, Po-Hi Steppers Drill Team, swim team, yearbook staff and FCA. She is a volunteer for Friendship Feast, and is court clerk for Youth Traffic Court. During the summer she is employed with Appalachian Service Project and Quality Pools and Spas. Her hobbies include playing the piano and reading. 101 Ranch Topic For Happy Hilltop Group ProgramOn Sept. 8 members of the Happy Hilltop Homemakers Club met at the home of Floyd and Irene Harden. There were nine members and three guests present. Guests were Cindy Wright, Barbara Woolsey and Linda Rennie. Hostesses were Irene Harden and Dell Daniels. Loma Smith called the meeting to order, and the group gave the salute to the flag. Vivian Scott read the club creed, and for the devotion Della Daniels read a poem called “Hugs.” Fran Van Hoesen gave the treasurer’s report, and announced arrangements for contributing to the Kaw City Library and to a local pharmacy to help with prescriptions for children. Betty Wilson won the hostess gift, and sharing helpful hints were Irene Harden and Betty Wilson. The first hint was about sharpening scissors by cutting through several layers of aluminum foil. The second hint dealt with saving eggshells to add to water for plants. For the program Linda Rennie gave a talk about the history of the 101 Ranch. She also spoke about the Monument Hill project. The Oct. 8 meeting of the Happy Hilltop Homemakers will be at 4 p.m. at the home of Dee Herdes. Xi Delta Chapter Planning SaleThere were 10 members of Xi Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority present for the Sept. 13 meeting at the home of Sue Fleck. Linda Turner, president, conducted the business meeting and gave the city council report. Shari Magee read the minutes, and announcement was made that the chapter had received a three star rating from International. Lynda Smith, vice president, announced the 2000 year international and state conference will be held June 9-11 in Enid. She also reported on the Beginning Day tea held Aug. 29. The event was held in the garden at the home of Mrs. Smith. Wendy Boyd was a guest, and chapter yearbooks were distributed. On Oct. 9 the group will hold a garage sale in Newkirk at the home of Dave and Linda Turner, and will be a citywide event. Susan Henshaw presented a program on different ways of wrapping gifts for different occasions. The traveling basket was won by Linda Turner. The next meeting will be Sept. 27 in the home of Lisa Mena. ABWA Observes 50th AnniversaryThe members of Ponca City Charter Chapter, American Business Women’s Association, are observing the 50th anniversary of ABWA today. Hilary A. Bufton, a Kansas City businessman, recognized the positive impact women could have on the business world and saw the need for an organization to help women reach their potential. With the help of three enthusiastic businesswomen, he turned this concept into reality. On Sept. 22, 1949, the American Business Women’s Association was founded and the headquarters for the soon-to-be national association was established in Kansas City, Mo. In 1949, 17.5 million American women held jobs outside the home. Today that number has grown to more than 50 million. ABWA Day, Sept. 22 was recognized in 1983 and 1986 by congressional resolution. It is the fourth largest organization for women in the world and includes 1,248 chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico. Ponca City Charter Chapter was established in March 1967. Since then the chapter has given more than $30,000 in local scholarships and has secured a number of ABWA national grants for local young women. Ponca City Charter Chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Holiday Inn. Any working woman wanting more information about the chapter should contact Johnnie, 765-5608, Bonnie 765-8429, or Lana 762-2242. Swain Family Holds ReunionThe annual Swain family reunion was held at Sun ‘N Fun Sept. 5. The group enjoyed visiting,taking photographs, and participating in events at the park. Jessica Swain, 4-years old, from Blackwell, entertained with several gospel tunes. Attending from Kansas were Chris and Lisa Foster, Shelby and MaKenzie, Topeka; Fred and Rose Swain, Tonganoxie; Steve and LaBrenda Swain and Jeremy, Haysville. Also attending were Earl and Louise Swain, Euless, Texas; Mike Swain, Mary, Michael and Mark, Irving, Texas; Mark and Lynette Lagow, Spring, Texas. Also Darren Swain, Kaw City; Don and Doris Swain, David and Kathleen Swain, Jessica and Joshua, Blackwell; Corey and Sara Swain, Evan and Alex, Oklahoma City; Coeta and Leroy Reynolds, Fort Gibson; Steve and Debbie Johnson, Latisha and Kyle,Paul Ferda, Medford; Dollie Testerman, Newkirk. Attending from Ponca City were Dirk and Judy Swain, Patrick and Josh, Gene and Anna Lea Stolhand, Vernon and Elva Lea Gardner, Roy and Delores Swain. Garry Grayson, and Charlie Ryan. Little NewsMichael and Becky Penka of Healey, Kan., announce the birth of a son, Mitchell Ryan Penka, at 4:31 a.m. Sept. 1, 1999, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kan. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. He has a brother, Bryan, 2. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Cathy Ferguson of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Larry and Jodie Penka of Garden City, Kan., and the late Brenda Penka. Great-grandparents are Bill and Bertha Hall, Mary and Ira Brown, all of Ponca City, Victor and Eleanor Penka of Healey, Kan., and the late Cecil Ferguson. Busy Bee Club Members MeetMembers of the Busy Bee Club met recently for lunch and then a meeting at the home of Helen Taylor, 1308 Donahoe. The hostess led the group in the salute to the flag and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Viola Haley gave the devotion “Think of These Things” by Paul Graham. Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. Beulah McCartney was in charge of the business session, and future projects were discussed. Games were played and prizes awarded Vivian Davis, Beulah McCartney and Viola Haley. The next meeting will be at the home of Vivian Davis, 1043 North Third. SPORTSDuck Season Longer in 1999 Duck Season Longer in 1999Thanks to record populations of ducks and geese in the Prairie Pothole Region, Oklahoma waterfowl hunters will enjoy bountiful opportunities afield this fall. Approved by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, Oklahoma's waterfowl seasons will have slight variations in different parts of the state. Duck Zone I, which takes in most of northwest Oklahoma north of I-40 and US-183, and west of I-35, will have a split season. The first half runs Oct. 30 - Dec. 5, and the second split runs Dec. 11 - Jan. 16. The rest of the state, except for the panhandle, is in Duck Zone II, which will also have a split season. The first half runs Nov. 6 - Dec. 5, and the second half will be Dec. 11 - Jan. 23. In the panhandle, the season will run continuously from Oct. 9 - Jan. 13. The seasons are essentially the same as last year, said Mike O’Meilia, migratory bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, except that the daily limit on scaup has dropped from six birds to three. Otherwise, hunters will be allowed a daily limit of six ducks, no more than five of which can be mallards. Of those, only two mallards may be hens. Separate limits apply to wood ducks, redheads, pintails and canvasbacks. The reason for the generous seasons and bag limits, O'Meilia added, is because of record populations of breeding birds in the Prairie Pothole Region coupled with excellent breeding and brood rearing conditions. “During its annual breeding pair surveys, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recorded 44.3 million breeding ducks,” O’Meilia said. “That's the largest number since the surveys began in 1955. Combined with the excellent breeding conditions in the northern prairies, we can expect a fall flight of more than 105 million ducks. Of those, more than 13.6 million will be mallards. That's a 16-percent increase from 1998, which was a great year.” For the same reasons, sportsmen can also expect a record flight of geese this fall, O'Meilia added. The split season on Canada geese Nov. 6 - Dec. 5, and from Dec. 11 - Feb. 13. The daily limit will be three birds. The split season on white fronted geese will run Nov. 6 - Dec. 5, and from Dec. 11 - Feb. 4. The daily limit will be two birds. The season on light geese (snow, blue and Ross') will be a three-way split. The first part will run Nov. 6 - Dec. 5, the second part will run Dec. 11 -Feb. 13, and the third part will run Feb. 19- March 1. The daily limit will be 20 birds. Sandhill crane season will be from Oct. 30 - Jan. 30. The daily limit will be three birds. “Most populations of geese in the Central Flyway are doing very well,” O’Meilia said. “The fall flight of Canadas will be larger than last year, and white fronted geese continue to do well.” For more specific information on rules and regulations regarding waterfowl hunting in Oklahoma, pick up a copy of the 1999-2000 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide. Available at all hunting license vendors statewide, the Waterfowl Hunting Guide lists all regulations for hunting on Department-owned lakes, wildlife management areas and waterfowl development units. Johnson Gets His Hands on FootballBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Like most running backs, Ponca City’s Micah Johnson wants the ball in his hands more. He’s starting to get it. The only surprise is that the sophomore is doing so well so soon. Johnson kicked off his high school career with a 100-yard performance against Tulsa Hale in the season opener. He gained 163 yards on 21 carries. That number dropped off to just 10 yards on 15 carries in the rain and mud against Tahlequah. It rose slightly, to 63 yards on 19 carries, last Friday at Tulsa Memorial. Not surprisingly, Ponca City lost the last two outings. “We did a lot of things wrong against Memorial,” Johnson said. “It was not a real good game for us as a team. It was a bad day. “It was a real bad day against Tahlequah with all that rain and we were trying to catch up.” Johnson is hoping the bad days are behind the Wildcats as they prepare to meet Stillwater in the district opener here Friday. “We’ve been working this week to correct the mistakes we made against Memorial,” Johnson said. “We think we have, but we’ll have to see how well we do when we get in the game.” Johnson admits that each outing is a learning experience for him. “In the ninth grade, I saw the ball a lot and was use to some big runs. But now I’m going against players who are two or three years older than I am and two or three times bigger. I’m now satisfied to make five or six yards at a time and just pick up a first down.” Johnson is listed as 6-2, 175 pounds and is surprisingly strong, according to running backs coach Larry Degan. “Micah’s been working on the weights,” the coach said. “There’s a lot of strength in those skinny legs.” But just as importantly, Johnson continues to improve every week. “Our tailbacks have to do a lot of reads,” Degan notes. “Micah is doing that really well. He is more mature that most sophomores.” Johnson stared out sharing time at tailback with Billy Broughton, but Broughton has proved to be a big asset in the defensive secondary. Broughton is also on several special teams, so his role on offense has diminished. “But he’ll probably play a lot more (on offense) against Stillwater,” Johnson said of his running mate. “The coaches lie to get us both in the same backfield.” The running game has to work well for the Wildcats to succeed. “If we can run well, that opens up the passing,” Johnson said. “We haven’t been able to throw very well in the last couple of games, but we’re working on that, too.” Bid Detoured for Lady CatsBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The Lady Wildcats’ bid to go into softball post-season play on a roll took a detour Tuesday as they gave up two big innings to Stillwater in losing the twinbill, 5-3 and 5-1. The Po-Hi girls are in the Western Heights Tournament this weekend and then head for the district tournament in Owasso next week. Ponca City will play the host team along with Jenks and Bartlesville, which gave coach Tracy Scott some hope of prolonging the season. “We have a good chance in the district,” she said despite being disappointed in her team’s play Tuesday. “We played Owasso tough, losing by just one run, then we beat both Bartlesville and Jenks. “We are a good team — when we play seven innings. Tonight we just played six. We gave that first game away. Despite a problem getting hits against Stillwater, the Poncans bunched enough of them for three runs in the first inning of the first game to take a 3-1 lead. Alana Smith beat out an infield hit to start things off. She took second on a wild pitch and beat the throw to third on Teya Roughface’s grounder with one out. With two outs, Courtney Birdsong reached base on an error, sending, Smith home with the tying run. Harmony Murrie followed with a single to right, scoring Roughface and Michele McChristian collected the third hit of the inning, bringing home Birdsong. The Lady Cats took that lead into the seventh inning only to see Stillwater stage a two-out, four-run rally to pull out the win. Stillwater had three of its eight hits in that uprising and got help from a crucial throwing error. Ponca City managed just a single by Jena Birdsong in the second inning the rest of the way. In the second game, Stillwater again opened with a run in the first inning and once again the Poncans answered — this time with a single run in the second. With one out McChristian singled to left. Murrie singled her to third and McChristian scored when the relay throw from the outfield sailed past the Stillwater third baseman. But Stillwater unlocked the 1-1 tie with a three-run fifth inning and added an insurance run in the sixth. Ashley Engle took the loss on the mound in both games. Area District StandingsDistrict 6A-3 Dist. All Team W L W L PF PA Union 0 0 3 0 86 40 Stillwater 0 0 3 0 110 25 Owasso 0 0 3 0 118 226 Ponca City 0 0 1 2 33 31 Ed. Memorial 0 0 1 2 22 48 Sapulpa 0 0 1 2 59 38 Sands Springs 0 0 1 2 40 65 Enid 0 0 0 3 25 90 District 4A-2 Team W L W L PF PA Tecumseh 0 0 3 0 67 30 Star-Spencer 0 0 3 0 78 40 Glenpool 0 0 3 0 92 55 Okmulgee 0 0 2 1 69 54 Mannford 0 0 2 1 69 54 Blackwell 0 0 1 2 44 58 Cushing 0 0 0 2 33 68 McGuinness 0 0 0 3 42 64 District 2A-5 Team W L W L PF PA Nowata 0 0 3 0 91 37 Hominy 0 0 2 1 90 88 Newkirk 0 0 2 1 39 43 Sperry 0 0 1 2 49 68 Chelsea 0 0 1 2 50 75 Pawnee 0 0 1 2 49 49 Metro Chris. 0 0 1 2 54 65 Caney Valley 0 0 0 3 14 154 District A-5 Team W L W L PF PA Tonkawa 2 0 3 0 167 32 Barnsdall 2 0 3 0 163 0 Wellston 2 0 2 1 44 15 Davenport 1 0 2 1 87 80 Luther 1 1 1 2 99 100 Woodland 0 1 0 3 38 120 Depew 0 2 1 2 32 96 Kiefer 0 2 1 2 40 46 Drumright 0 2 0 3 6 159
District B-3 Team W L W L PF PA Morrison 0 0 3 0 101 33 Okla. Chris. 0 0 2 1 65 79 Weleeka 0 0 2 1 88 26 Alex 0 0 1 2 50 61 Yale 0 0 0 2 40 92 Fox 0 0 0 2 20 50 Cashion 0 0 0 3 42 110 Bowlegs 0 0 0 3 30 116 District C-3 Team W L W L PF PA Medford 0 0 3 0 133 16 Kremlin 0 0 3 0 109 22 Cov.-Doug. 0 0 3 0 84 32 Wakita 0 0 2 1 48 68 Shidler 0 0 2 1 60 32 Geary 0 0 2 1 80 74 DCLA 0 0 1 2 56 74 Rodeo WatchCALF ROPING 1, Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas, $117,652. 2, Blair Burk, Durant, Okla., $103,258. 3, Cody Ohl, Orchard, Texas, $91,130. 4, Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, Okla., $72,471. 5, Ty Hays, Weatherford, Okla., $65,837. 6, Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas, $62,724. 7, Ricky Hyde, Conway, Ark., $61,715. 8, Stran Smith, Tell, Texas, $58,244. 9, Brent Lewis, Pinon, N.M., $57,425. 10, Jeff Coelho, Long Creek, Ore., $57,314. 11, Jim Bob Mayes, Elgin, Texas, $56,432. 12, Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., $56,084. 13. Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $52,817. 14, Tony Reina, Brazoria, Texas, $51,640. 15, Clay Cerny, Eagle Lake, Texas, $51,633. 16, Jeff Chapman, Athens, Texas, $51,399. 17, Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, Ore., $50,151. 18, Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $49,589. 19, Neal Felton, Mountain Home, Texas, $48,109. 20, Jeff Yates, Corsicana, Texas, $47,520. STEER ROPING 1, Guy Allen, Lovington, N.M., $66,638. 2, Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., $39,610. 3, Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $37,223. 4, Jim Davis, Abilene, Texas, $34,972. 5, Buster Record Jr, Buffalo, Okla., $32,191. 6, De Lynn Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $29,648. 7, Marty Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $29,143. 8, Colby Goodwin, Channing, Texas, $27,821. 9, J.B, Whatley, Gardendale, Texas, $27,676. 10, J Paul Williams, Ponca City, Okla., $26,101. 11, Arnold Felts, Sonora, Texas, $24,989. 12, Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $23,039. 13, Cody Ohl, Orchard, Texas, $22,400. 14, Tee Woolman, Llano, Texas, $22,011. 15. Bucky Hefner, Chelsea, Okla., $20,389. 16, David Felton, Weatherford, Texas, $18,208. 17, Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla., $16,011. 18, Jason Evans, Huntsville, Texas, $15,457. 19, Leo Campbell, Amarillo, Texas, $15,204. 20. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas, $14,111.
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