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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, October 8, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous, Alano Group, Ponca City’s first established AA Group, meets at Noon and 8 p.m., seven days a week. All noon meetings open, all 8 p.m. meetings closed except Fridays, 603 South First Street. First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Today Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Marland Estate Grounds, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams 580-767-0420, fax 580-763-8054 or e-mail: tourism@poncacity.net Kaw Challenge, all day, Kaw Lake, contact Kathy Tippin, 580-762-9494 (phone or fax) Monday Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. Tuesday Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Chamber, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Juvenile Crime/Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, Noon, United Way, 205 North Second Street, bring a brown bag lunch, call Katina Combes 765-2476 for more information. Movie and Popcorn, “Oliver!”, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. Race Relations Task Force, 6 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, Kay County, regular monthly board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School. Wednesday Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, for more information 762-9866 or 718-0314. Cultural Affairs Commission, 11:30 a.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Crafts with Mary Jo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Friday Annual fall salad luncheon and bake sale for Albright Methodist Church, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 128 South Palm. Adults are $5, children, $2. Chicken Noodle Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty Avenue, adults $4, children $2, homemade pie, 50 cents. Senior Pitch, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Friday-Saturday Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 121 West Central, Halloween items, collectibles, furniture, clothing-all sizes, toys, pictures and frames, household items, fabric and misc., proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s School. Saturday Boy Scouts will drop off bags for Boy Scout Food Drive of Oct. 21. Gospel Music/Singing, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Jaci Velasquez and Plus One in concert, 7 p.m., Enid’s Mark Price Arena, presented by KLVV 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 for more information. October 16 Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room, program on Colostomies by June Parsons, LPN. October 16-17 Ponca City Area Literacy Council Fall Workshop to Train People Interested in Helping Others Learn to Read Better, 5:45-8:45 p.m., Programming Room of Ponca City Library. October 17 Password!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Drug Store 2000 Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Teen Pregnancy Prevention, 5:30 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., NOC, Tonkawa. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60East and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. October 18 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Crafts with Mary Jo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. October 19 Community Meeting Regarding Local Homeless Issues, 10 a.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, hosted by North Central Oklahoma Continuum of Care, citizen involvement and commitment key in applying and obtaining funds. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Afternoon Senior Pitch, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. October 20 Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commission Room. Senior Pitch, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 21 Scouting for Food — Boy Scouts will collect non-perishable food items from residents to help fill the cupboards of nine local groups. October 23 Drug Store 2000 Opening Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Hutchins Auditorium. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Gorden Deckert, M.D., F.A.C.P., 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, public invited to attend. October 23 Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. October 23-26 Drug Store 2000, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium. October 24 Movie and Popcorn “Drums Along the Mohawk,” 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 25 Crafts with Mary Jo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 26 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Domino or Table Games, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 27 Drug Store 2000, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Hutchins Auditorium, public invited to attend. District XVII Child Abuse Prevention, noon, El Patio, 731 North Fourteenth Street, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Senior Pitch, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 28 Join Volunteers on Make A Difference Day, contact Ponca City Tomorrow 763-8051 or United Way Office 765-2476. Peer Mediation Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, adult volunteers welcome, contact Katina Combes, 765-2467 or Byron Tribble, 762-9764. Y.E.S. (Youth Empowerment Services) workday, 9 a.m.-noon, Help clean seniors yards, contact Katina Combes 765-2476, sponsored by Ponca City Alliance for Youth, United Way, 205 North Second Street. RSVP Annual Recognition Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, open to all RSVP volunteers; must make reservations by Oct. 25, more information 762-9412. October 30 Halloween Bingo (Wear your disguise!), 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 31 Fall Spelling Bee, win a prize!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Free Harvest Festival for Kids, 6-7:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1112 West Grand Avenue, on the church grounds, fun house, face painting, games, prizes, candy and more, kids must be accompanied by an adult, more information 765-3449. November 3 An Evening with Sullivan and Gilbert featuring Cox & Box, comic operetta, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Conoco Inc., no charge. November 4 Alpha Gamma Study Club 29th Annual Arts and Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Unity Recreation Center, Ponca City, contact Karen Yost (580) 765-4688 for application. November 11 Veteran’s Day Parade, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Chuck Gregg, 580-765-1367. November 15 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. November 18 Liberty PTA Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anyone interested in booth space, Derra Bishop 762-6288 or 762-6422. November 20 United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City, Conference Room B (ground floor), review of Hollister products with Randall Boord, Hollister rep. November 22 Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 6 p.m., Centennial Plaza, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. November 22-December 30 Festival of Angels, 6-10 p.m. nightly, Citywide and Lake Ponca Park, contact Kathy Adams, 580-767-0420. November 23 Pioneer Woman 15K and 5K Run, 9 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue, 701 Monument Road, contact Bob Kammiller, 580-765-7855. December 1 Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. December 2 Christmas Gala, 7 p.m.-midnight, Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams, 580-763-5881. December 3-31 Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, contact Donna Secrest, 580-765-9746. December 8-9-10 “Amahl and the Night Visitors” musical, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, free admission, for information Donna Butler, 762-1681. December 8 Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 6-9 p.m., Citywide, contact Missy Morland, 580-763-8067. December 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Ponca City Junior Selected for NYLCJames Sinton, son of Dr. and Mrs. John B. Sinton of Ponca City, has been selected to attend The National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) from Dec. 5-10 in Washington, D.C. Sinton is a junior at Ponca City High School. The NYLC is a unique leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. Sinton will be among 350 outstanding National Scholars from around the country to attend the conference. The theme of the NYLC is “The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today.” Throughout the six-day conference, Sinton will interact with key leaders and newsmakers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic corps. Highlights of the program include welcoming remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and a panel discussion with prominent journalists at the National Press Club. Sinton will also meet with senators and representatives or an appointed member of their staff to discuss important issues facing the nation. “The National Young Leaders Conference provides an opportunity for students like James Sinton to distinguish themselves as tomorrow’s leaders,” said Michael Lasday, executive director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, the organization that sponsors the NYLC. “Scholars not only gain knowledge and experience in the nation’s capital, they leave with a sense of accomplishment and an increased ability to face the challenges of the future.” To complement the schedule of special meetings and briefings, Sinton will also participate in a number of leadership skill-building activities. In one role-play actively known as If I Were President, students act as the president and cabinet members responding to an international crisis. Students also participate in a judicial simulation called Testing the Constitution, in which they examine actual Supreme Court cases. The NYLC culminates with the Model Congress, in which scholars assume the roles of U.S. representatives, and debate, amend and vote on proposed legislation. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Hostess muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and biscuits or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Hostess muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Hostess muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Fernando burrito or hot pocket, fresh fruit, tossed salad with ranch dressing, peas and carrots, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos or pizza pocket, refried beans, corn, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or corn dogs, mashed potatoes and gravy, pork and beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Cheese pizza or steak fingers with hot roll, scalloped potatoes, Curious George snack, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken chunks with hot roll or grilled cheese sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and biscuits or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — French toast with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Pancakes with hash browns or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s pizza and Taco Bell burritos. Also available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Hot pocket (cheeseburger), broccoli with cheese sauce, sunflower seeds, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pocket, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, Jello, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Steak fingers with hot roll, cheesy potatoes, seasoned green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Grilled cheese sandwich, tossed salad with ranch dressing, French fries, cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. East Middle School Lunch Available at East Middle School Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Ravioli with garlic bread, broccoli with cheese sauce, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, seasoned green beans, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, fresh broccoli with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Frito chili pie with cheese, cheesy rice, salad with ranch dressing, Jello, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Pizza, corn, fresh fruit, apple slime, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Eggs with sausage and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — French toast with syrup and sausage or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Breakfast bites with hash browns or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn every day and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. All-American Line Monday — Teriyaki chicken or eggs rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables and rice, pineapple rings, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Hard or soft tacos, chopped lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mexi rice, jalapenos, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Steak fingers with hot roll, tossed salad with ranch dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Chili cheese corn dog, tater tots, tossed salad, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Spaghetti with meat balls and bread sticks, tossed salad, seasoned green beans, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Waffles, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Burritos, juice and milk. Friday — Ham patty, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Pizza, cole slaw, okra, applesauce and milk. Tuesday — Pigs in a blanket, scalloped potatoes, blackeye peas, Jello and milk. Wednesday — Goulash, hot roll, green beans, pears, cookie and milk. Thursday — Homemade beef stew, corn bread, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Friday — Crispy chicken sandwich, lettuce leaf, fries, dill spear, peaches and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Baked meatloaf, chicken kiev or chef’s choice plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Stuffed bell peppers, chicken pot pie or catch of the day plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Beef stroganoff, turkey and dressing or chef’s choice plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. County DA Cracking Down on Bogus Check WritersBy NORM PETERSEN Managing Editor Last October, when Mark Gibson donned the mantle of Kay County district attorney, he took dead aim at bogus check writers. One year later, the efforts of Gibson and his troop of bogus check enforcers is paying dividends. Through the first eight months of 2000, over $110,000 in hot checks had been collected. That total already exceeded the office’s efforts in all of 1999 when $109,725.59 was reclaimed. “I’m serious on this,” the youngish-looking Gibson flatly states. “We had over 2,100 bad checks turned over to us last year,” he explained. “There’s more of this type of crime than any other. His goal? “Within three-to-four years,” he said, “I want those numbers to be significantly lower. I want us to recover more money, arrest more offenders and, eventually, see bogus check numbers go down.” Why? “On a scale of crimes, [bogus checks] may be way down on terms of how it hurts someone,” Gibson admitted. But, he added, by cracking down on hot check writers “that will have a widespread, concrete impact on offenders and make [victims] whole.” -------- When Gibson took office, one of his first acts was to provide help for Kathy Tavanello, who had practically been the county’s one-person bogus check collector for 15 years. His first move was to add Jackie Engleking to Tavanello’s work force. Two months later, investigator Kyle Hartwig was hired to concentrate solely on bogus check writers. The trio was provided with its own office, new equipment and turned loose. Their combined efforts have been the primary force behind the county’s stepped-up collection of outstanding checks. Gibson explained the collection process and what constitutes a bogus check. “A false or bogus check,” he said, “is to pass a check when [at the time it is written] you know there are likely not sufficient funds to cover it.” All bad checks aren’t bogus checks, he quickly added. “In most cases, it’s just an honest mistake,” Gibson said. ‘When the check writer finds out, he pays it and we never hear about it.” But, when his office does hear about it, there’s a standard procedure it follows. “First,” Gibson said, “we send a notice to the address on the check.” If that doesn’t work, Step Two is initiated. “After 15 days, we prepare criminal charges and issue a warrant for arrest,” he said. At this point — of those who are found — between 95 and 99 percent eventually pay, Gibson noted. Those found who don’t pay, go to jail. “Once they go to jail, it’s amazing how quickly they come up with the money,” Gibson smiled. Jail, however, isn’t the goal of his office’s efforts. “Restitution is,” he said. -------- Area merchants are noticing the increased efforts. “In time, this will be a big difference for us,” said Travis Pratt, store manager at Wal-Mart, one of Ponca City’s largest stores. “This has kind of opened our eyes to just how many [bad checks] were being written,” he added. Buy for Less store manager Tom Stephenson agreed. “The affects of the district attorney’s office is of great benefit to Buy for Less,” Stephenson suggested.” If we do our part — get a driver’s license, an ID with a picture on it — then we have no problem. [Collecting a bad check] is a two-way street.” Gibson sees the efforts of his office having a long-range impact on city merchants. “It will give them faith in the system and, eventually, higher profits,” the district attorney said. “It makes them feel better taking checks.” Merchants know, Gibson explained, that his office will go anywhere in the United States to collect a bad check and prosecute offenders. “We’ll bring ‘em back from anywhere,” he said. When apprehended, bogus check writers not only pay the outstanding amount of the check, they also pay for the fees incurred in collecting and prosecuting. That can include airline fare, attorney fees and court costs. It mounts up. “That’s right,” Gibson said. “I want people to be aware in Kay County of this: ‘If I pass a bogus check, sooner or later, I’m going to have to pay for it.’” Nearly NewsFloyd and Doris Jones Johnson will hold an open house for the new Care Cottage from 2 to 4 p.m. today. Care Cottage, 530 Virginia Avenue, has been refurbished and remodeled to be used as an extended care facility for families of hospital patients. It is modeled off the idea which originated with the Ronald McDonald House. The public is invited to the open house. Marland Fire Department Taking Volunteer Job Quite SeriouslyMARLAND — The Marland Fire Department is volunteers who serve their community without pay, taking time from their jobs, some are self-employed, others have the support of their employers to respond when paged. Marland Volunteer Fire Department members are paged by 911 through Ponca City communications center and each volunteer has a pager. Budget and finance for the department are handled through the Town of Marland. Additional monies are “operational” grant funds allocated by the State Legislature and distributed through Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA), OK Forestry Division, Rural Electric Cooperatives and Rural patrons memberships. The Town of Marland purchased the Vo-Ag shop building of the Marland School to house the fire equipment. This building also provides a classroom for training and meetings. In addition to their bi-monthly meetings for maintenance of their equipment, these volunteers attend training classes which require from 4 to 16 hours of their personal time. Presently the department has seven units, including 4 grass rigs, 2 tanker trucks and a LeFrance pumper truck. Through the OK Forestry Division the volunteers acquired a 2.5 ton and a 5 ton 6x6 military truck and have converted these to tanker trucks. Marland Volunteer Fire Department serves an approximate 25 mile radius and provides mutual aid for Billings, Red Rock, Ranch Drive, Ponca City and Tonkawa Fire Departments. Members of the Marland Volunteer Fire Department partners with the Red Rock Rural Fire Department presenting programs during National Fire Prevention Week. They give students rides on fire trucks and show the various equipment used to fight fires, visit the classrooms at Frontier Public School and Otoe-Missouria Head-start and hand out packets of material for students to take home information to encourage fire prevention safety in the home and at school. The Marland Bucket Brigade organized in 1990 to host fund raisers to help buy additional safety equipment for the Marland Volunteer Fire Department. They prepare and serve the meal at the annual meeting for the Bliss Co-op stock holders. They also host chili suppers, and serve lunches for grain and fertilizer companies promotions to local farmers. Veterans Day Parade Panel Notes Several New IdeasThe committee for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade committee met at the American Legion, Wednesday, Oct. 4, for its third parade meeting. Twenty-four people attended. Several new ideas are being implemented this year with the involvement of the grade schools and Mid-High. Bob Thomas and Connie McAbee have hand delivered information to each school asking them to participate in a poster contest, grades 4, 5 and 6. Each school will submit their entries, and a boy’s and a girl’s poster from each grade level will be chosen as winners. All posters will be posted downtown for viewing with the winning posters to be displayed at the Chamber of Commerce. Winners will each receive a $50 savings bond; a total of six bonds will be given. The Mid-High has been asked to submit essay entries. The winning entries (boy and girl) will receive $50 bonds. The winning essays will be printed in the paper and the winners are to recite their essays at the luncheon for veterans immediately following the parade, noted Thomas. “All winners will ride on the American Legion float and we would like for all contestants to be in the parade and recognized. The PTAs are asked get involved with their schools and have floats, bikes, wagons and kids walking in the parade,” Thomas said. Several bands have committed to this year’s parade with the Ponca City Marching Wildcats leading the way. Shidler and Morrison will participate with Newkirk and Stillwater still undecided. Hopefully, the Lutheran School and St Mary’s School bands will participate again this year. “Special treat — I visited with a gentleman from Wichita who heads up a group of bagpipers and drummers,” said Chuck Gregg, parade chairman, and it appears they will be here! Still on tap — Air drop of 15 to 25 airborne World War II reenactors, 8 to 15 World War II vintage aircraft and several other antique aircraft, B-1 bomber and either helicopters or F-161s. A number of Korea, World War II and Vietnam era antique military vehicles will be and the modern equipment of the Army National Guard. A group of World War II Recon reenactors will also be escorting the convoy of military equipment. These reenactors will have an encampment just west of the American Legion post, and individuals are encouraged to come “see” and visit with these living historians. Also encamped in the same area will be another group of civil war reenactors. Floats and entries needed — A number of civic groups, individuals, schools, businesses, organizations, car and motorcycle groups have already committed to entering floats, vans, pickups, trailers, and many more are needed. To enter a float, call the American Legion at 765-9073 and ask for Jean Ann. She will assign a line up position. All floats and groups should be in place and ready to go no later than 10 a.m. on the day of the parade. Horses and wagons — Last year with the fly over of the B-1 bomber and the noise it made, several “rodeos” followed. This year, saddle clubs and individuals are encouraged to participate in the parade; however, each needs to be aware the B-1 bomber is scheduled to appear. It has been noted that the horses could be trailered until after the fly-over and then join the parade. Volunteers needed — Parade posters have been printed and help is needed to put them up in Ponca City businesses and the surrounding communities. Posters may be picked up at the American Legion. Help is also needed for the parade line up, work with the schools, making pies or cakes or serving at the luncheon, and other events. Call Chuck Gregg at 765-1367 or Jean Ann at the Legion at 765-9073. The next parade meeting will be Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 407 W. South Avenue. October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness MonthOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month — so know the facts. •Domestic violence cuts across race, class, social and economic backgrounds; it is widespread and occurs as often among the upper and middle income as among the lower income. •According to a May 2000 report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1 million incidents of domestic violence were reported in 1998. For nearly 4,000 women each year, the abuse ends. They die. According to the volunteer coordinator for the Domestic Violence Program, Lynna Clark, “Domestic violence is a crime that occurs in every community, including ours. Last year alone, our agency offered lifesaving services to approximately 600 adults and children experiencing domestic violence.” Currently, Kay County is ranked fourth of 77 counties for incidence of domestic abuse. A tradition for over a decade, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to mourn those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrate those who have survived, raise public consciousness about violence in the home and galvanizing individuals to help eliminate it. The Domestic Violence Program has been working since 1979 in Ponca City to help victims of domestic violence gain access to the support, safety, justice and resources they desperately need and deserve. The Domestic Violence Program is in constant need of volunteers to provide services to clients and perform the day to day operations of the agency. “Eliminating domestic violence from our community requires teamwork,” explained Clark. “Each one of us needs to make a commitment to help eliminate domestic violence. It’s time to work together to create a community — a society — that will not tolerate domestic violence.” A domestic violence and sexual assault advocate volunteer training will be conducted on October 16-17. Anyone interested in attending the free training or receiving more information should call the Domestic Violence Program at 762-2873 or 1-888-395-3670. Alternative High School Students Working on Blood Drive ProjectThe students at the Alternative High School have been working on a very special project with the Oklahoma Blood Institute which will benefit our community. They will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Resource Center of the old Lincoln Elementary School, 700 West Broadway. This project will help to make sure that our community has an adequate blood supply. Posters and flyers have been distributed by the students throughout the west side of Ponca City. They have also been busy recruiting donors and learning what it takes to be a blood donor. “This project is a real learning experience for our students,” said Amy Kuhlers, teacher and coordinator of the drive. “They are learning some valuable lessons about helping patients in need, helping the community where they live, and helping themselves to be responsible citizens.” Pixie Rowland, manager of the Oklahoma Blood Institute Ponca City, gave a talk to the students and faculty about blood, the different blood components, the blood donation procedure, and what it takes to be a blood donor. “These students have learned that there is a critical need for blood products across the United States and that blood is not something that can be manufactured. It must be donated by one human being for another. The work that these students are doing to make the blood drive successful will have a definite impact on the medical facilities in our community and I commend them for their efforts.” In order to be a blood donor, a person must weigh at least 105 pounds, be at least 17 years of age and be in relatively good health. If anyone has any questions as to whether or not they can donate or would like to schedule an appointment, call OBI at (580) 762-9488. Drop-ins will also be welcome. The Oklahoma Blood Institute is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center with locations in Oklahoma City, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, Tulsa and Ponca City. They supply blood to over 75 percent of the hospitals in the state of Oklahoma as well as many cancer centers, home health care agencies and outpatient surgery centers. They are the exclusive supplier of all blood products for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Ponca City. Norman Freshman Becomes Miss NOC During PageantTONKAWA — Karen Holt of Norman is the new Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa. “Wow! I can’t believe it!” was the reaction of the 18-year-old Northern freshman when she won the title at the at the 16th annual Miss NOC Scholarship Pageant Oct. 5 on the Tonkawa campus. Crowned by Miss NOC 2000 Shannon Lee of Newcastle, Holt was presented with a plaque and arm bouquet of long-stemmed red roses. Her awards and gifts included a $425 scholarship matched by the Miss America Pageant system, a $200 cash award, a Miss America crown pin, a 16x20 portrait and numerous gifts from area merchants. As Miss NOC Tonkawa 2001, she will represent the college at the Miss Oklahoma Scholarship Pageant in Tulsa next June. During her reign, Miss NOC Tonkawa 2001 will promote her platform issue, Strategies for Coping with Mental Illness, by speaking to area middle and high school support groups for youth who must cope with family members suffering from mental illness. She hopes to make people aware of the challenges faced by families dealing with mental illness. A freshman musical theatre major at NOC Tonkawa, Holt performs with the Roustabouts traveling musical show troupe and recently appeared on stage as Lucille in the recent college production of Dearly Departed. Although she was active in various choirs and in theatre at Norman High School, she had never before entered a pageant. She plans eventually to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre. Her career ambition is to perform on Broadway. Miss Holt is the daughter of Sandra Holt and Byron Holt of Norman. First runner-up was Erin Sylvester of Ponca City who also won the Crowd Pleaser Award, determined by audience ballot, for her version of the Dixie Chicks hit, Let 'Er Rip. Sylvester received a $225 scholarship. The 20-year-old daughter of Brenda and Randall Sylvester is pursuing a degree in music business and hopes eventually to become one of Nashville’s top recording artists. She has performed in Oklahoma at Discoveryland and has toured with Opera a la Carte of Los Angeles. Sylvester advocates Keeping Music in Schools. Second runner-up was Sarah Richardson, Guymon freshman, who earned a $175 scholarship. The 18-year-old daughter of Mike and Viki Richardson sang I Wish I Were in Love Again and promoted activism for Youth Learning Disabilities. She hopes to become a performer/recording artist. Also competing was Carrie Collins, 20-year-old daughter of Carolyn Smith, Ponca City, and Bob Collins, Prairie View, Kan. Miss Collins, a freshman nursing major who plans a career as a missionary nurse and advocates Fostering an Understanding of the Multi-Handicapped, sang On My Knees as her talent presentation. She was awarded a $50 tuition waiver scholarship from Northern. Other contestants included Leslie Shults, Skiatook, and Lindsay Vik and Mandy Winkler, both of Bartlesville. Each of these young women received a $50 tuition waiver scholarship from Northern. Notify Social Security Quickly If Death OccursMany people do not know what to do whenever someone receiving Social Security benefits dies and, as a result, may risk losing benefits or incurring overpayment of benefits. There are certain steps needed to insure that benefits are stopped in a timely manner, that survivors benefits are applied for, if necessary, and that the lump sum death payment is paid. A family member or other person responsible for the beneficiary’s affairs should promptly notify Social Security of the death by calling toll free at 1-800-772-1213. If monthly benefits were being paid via direct deposit, notify the bank or other financial institution of the beneficiary’s death. Request that any funds received for the month of death and later be returned to Social Security as soon as possible. •If benefits were being paid by check, DO NOT CASH any checks received for the month in which the beneficiary died or thereafter. Return the checks to Social Security as soon as possible. •If there are members of the family who may be eligible for benefits, contact Social Security as soon as possible. A one-time payment of $255 is payable to the surviving spouse if he or she was living with the beneficiary at the time of death, OR if living apart, was receiving or was eligible to receive Social Security benefits on the beneficiary’s earnings record. If there is no surviving spouse, the payment is made to a child who was eligible for benefits on the beneficiary’s earnings in the month of death. The family members who may qualify for a survivor’s benefit include the beneficiary’s widow or widower, dependent children and dependent parents. For more information, contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or on the web at www.ssa.gov. Marland Estate Demolition Work On City’s AgendaPonca City’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular session Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Three new items are listed on the agenda for the meeting. The first new item is to consider and vote on awarding the contract and authorizing the execution of the contract documents for street improvement and overlays to Evans and Associates Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $375,470.32. The board will consider and vote on a resolution authorizing demolition of the Convention Center motel and chapel and restaurant/administration building on the grounds of the Marland estate. The board will also consider and vote on a resolution amending the operating budgets of various city funds for fiscal year 2000-2001. Greatest Imposter Coming to Ponca City for SeminarHe has cashed $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in every state and 26 foreign countries over a five year period. Between the ages of 16 and 21, he successfully posed as a pilot, an assistant attorney general, a college professor and a pediatrician. He is Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., the World’s Greatest Imposter and he is coming to Ponca City. After his apprehension when he was 21 and a five year in prison sentence he was released on the condition that he would help the government write policies and procedures to slow white-collar crime. At his meeting he will inform viewers on how to protect their businesses from these crimes. The meeting is from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Poncan Theatre. This meeting is sponsored by the Ponca City Police Foundation. City Encourages Mulching Leaves Or Compost UseOctober is here, and soon those leaves will be falling from your favorite shade trees and filling your yard. Once they do, what are you going to do with them? The city of Ponca City is encouraging you to mulch these downed leaves with a mulching mower or pile them in a back-yard compost to be used on your garden next year. If you need these leaves to be picked up by the city, officials advise they should be containerized and placed near your usual refuge collection site. This will allow for twice a week collection. If you choose to not containerize these leaves, then you must place them directly behind the curb, and not in the street or on the curb, and call 767-0411 for collection service. No uncontainerized leaves will be collected in alleyways. Call-ins should be prepared to wait at least two weeks for collection due to volume and demand. You are also reminded to not rake or blow your leaves into the street, because this could clog storm drains. Violators could be cited (ordinance 4980, section 16-22). Golden Villa Adult Day Services Helps To Get People Right CareEditor’s Note: This is the 15th in a series of articles describing the services provided to the community of Ponca City by United Way’s 16 member agencies. ———— Located on the beautiful Marland Estate grounds, Golden Villa Adult Day Services is a nonprofit agency that provides a safe, active, and happy environment for adults who are unable to stay at home alone for many different reasons. This enables people to stay out of nursing homes or institutions, and be at home with their families, remaining active members of the community. Because Golden Villa is a United Way member agency and also has a contract with the Department of Human Services, no one is turned away for financial reasons. “In the last year, Golden Villa has grown and developed in many wonderful ways we could not have imagined. An important part of the credit for this goes to our board of directors. They are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, and spend countless hours helping make Golden Villa a successful operation,” stated Laura Hines, RN and executive director. “There is absolutely no doubt in my mind, we could not have accomplished what we have in the last year without these wonderful people!” says Hines. Golden Villa officers include, Dr. Jim Jouret, DDS., president; Lisa McCool, vice president; Dr. J. Arden Blough, treasurer; and Anne Powell, counselor-DDSD-DHS, secretary. Warren Dick is heading the kitchen project; Dr. Bill Hamilton, Homer Nicholson and James Schaefer are also board members. Lisa Seabridge, a licensed-psycho therapist, is the facilitator for the highly successful support group, “Caring for the Caregiver.” Golden Villa also works with other United Way agencies. They receive support from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Boy Scouts of America as well as local churches. Volunteers help out during the day with arts and crafts, visiting with participants, leading bingo games, and helping out with exercise. Golden Villa could not exist without volunteers. These people really want to make a difference in someone else’s life and are actually making it a reality! Golden Villa Adult Day Services is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For questions please contact Laura at 762-0264. United Way of Ponca City serves 16 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council, Boy Scouts of America-Cimarron Council, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, The Salvation Army, and YMCA. TU Homecoming Queen Ponca City Senior Leslie BoydLeslie Boyd of Ponca City was honored as Homecoming Queen at the University of Tulsa football game Saturday night. Ms. Boyd was also recognized as one of T.U.’s Top Ten Seniors. Nominations for both honors require excellence in leadership, academics, character, and service. After several rounds of interviews with panels of students, faculty and alumni for selection of both honors, Ms. Boyd was chosen Homecoming Queen by vote of the student body. She was named as Queen at Thursday Night’s parade and rally. Leslie attends T.U. on full academic scholarship as an Oklahoma Regents’ scholar, Presidential scholar, College of Arts and Sciences scholar and Conoco scholar. She has maintained a 3.87 grade point average with a double major in political science and education. Leslie was honored as a T.U. Top Ten Freshman, the Peggy Rutland Outstanding Sorority Initiate, the Carol Canfield Outstanding Sophomore Sorority Woman, and the Roseanne Milan Outstanding Junior. Leslie serves as President of Delta Gamma sorority, with her past offices including Vice President of Social Standards, Director of Rituals, Honor Board chairman, and Pledge Class president. She represented T.U.’s chapter at the national convention in Phoenix, this summer, and was presented with the national award for outstanding junior. She performed on the T.U. Pom Squad/Dance Team for 3 years. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Catholic Newman group. She has served in the Student Senate and is vice-chair of College Republicans. She serves as a University Ambassador and is chairman for Homecoming Parents’ Weekend. Leslie’s honorary memberships include Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Lantern Sophomore Honor Society, Scroll Honor Society, and Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society. Leslie has volunteered many hours in various community service activities in Tulsa. She works as a certified Jazzercise instructor and in the office of the Tulsa Drillers baseball team. Leslie will graduate in 2001 and plans to pursue graduate studies, with a goal of bettering American education through political activism. Leslie is the daughter of Bob and Brenda Boyd of Ponca City. DEATHSPhilomena Barbara Nuckols Philomena Barbara NuckolsPhilomena Barbara “Phyl” Nuckols, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 95. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John J. Michalicka as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. A rosary will be held 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Phyl was born in Okarche, Okla., to Gustav and Anna (Baustert) Ludwig. She attended schools in Okarche and Guthrie. She received her registered nursing degree in 1921 from the Ponca City Hospital nursing program. She married Dr. A.S. Nuckols, a longtime Ponca City physician and surgeon. She enjoyed family and friends, china painting and knitting. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a charter member of the Ponca City Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the Kay/Noble County Medical Auxiliary. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Brown and her husband Dr. Phillip Brown of Nashville, Tenn.; one son, Thomas M. Nuckols and his wife Mart of Arkansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren, Brooke Brown of Washington, D.C., Sara Brown of Nashville, Tenn., Dr. Tom A. Nuckols of Plainville, Kan., Vicki Hensley of Arkansas City, Kan., Nancy E. Meyer of Littleton, Colo., and the Rev. Mark S. Nuckols of Kansas City, Mo., and eight great-grandchildren. Phyl was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and two sisters. paid obituary Charles Gouert DeMossCharles Gouert DeMoss died early Friday morning, Oct. 6, 2000, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 63. The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, in the Longwood Cemetery east of Ponca City with the Rev. Toby A. Blackstar of Victory Tabernacle officiating. Burial is under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Charles DeMoss on June 21, 1937, in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of Willard and Geraldine Goslin DeMoss. Gouert grew up and attended schools in Wilmington, Del., and he moved to Ponca City in 1978. He began his career with the city of Ponca City in the maintenance department at the Ponca City Municipal Airport, retiring on June 30, 2000. On Sept. 28, 1985, Gouert and the former Diane Sweet were married in Ponca City. Gouert was baptized in the Lutheran faith and enjoyed collecting key chains, his trains, eagles, woodworking and his two cats, “Pumpkin” and “SuLing.” Survivors include his wife, Diane of the home; two sons, Gouertie DeMoss of Delaware and Mark DeMoss of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Valerie Roth of Delaware; one stepson, Mike Sweet of Tulsa; one stepdaughter, Deborah Sweet of Stillwater; one sister, Phyllis DeMoss of Bear, Del.; three brothers, Richard DeMoss of Kissimmee, Fla., Roland DeMoss of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Jack DeMoss of Wilmington, Del.; one granddaughter, Charlie DeMoss; one grandson, Arthur Burdett; three step grandchildren, Eric Nicholas, Kevin Nicholas and Dustin Nicholas; one “Wicked” mother-in-law, Opal Scott; as well as other relatives and friends. Gouert was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; one brother, Sonny DeMoss; and one sister, Paula DeMoss. The family will be at 2021 Willow Road to receive friends. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Ponca City Humane Society, 900 W. Prospect Ave., Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary FuneralsMonday Doris Vivian KirchoffDoris Vivian Kirchoff — Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Independence, Kan., under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence, Kan. NEWS BRIEFS-- Hominy Arts and Crafts Show — The 25th annual Arts and Crafts Show in Hominy is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in the Horace Mann School. To exhibit, call (918) 885-4939. Admission is free; food and drinks are available at outside booths. Fresh Greenery for sale order now, St. Pauls United Methodist Church Youth fundraiser, call 765-7512. adv. Help Someone Learn to Read — The next tutor training workshop will be held Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 16-17, from 5:45-8:45 p.m. in the programming room of the Ponca City Library. Tutors will be matched with students following training. For more information, call 767-0351. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Theft — Someone in the 1700 block of Little Lane reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 8:59 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was left to be filled out by the caller. New Ornaments! Harley fat box, The Grinch, Jeannie, Scooby Doo. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue reported a $16.42 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 9:26 a.m. Friday. A description was given of the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kaw City - Methodist church; Chicken noodle dinner. Monday October 9 at 5:30 pm. Funds for organ repair. adv. Theft — Someone in the 600 block of West Grand Avenue reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 10:47 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Workshop Oil painting by wildlife artist. Linda Rous October 14th at Ponca City Fine Art Studio. For Registration call 762-4675 or E-Mail cantwell@kskc.net. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 1100 block of North Union Street reported a $3 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 11:42 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned. The clerk did not want to file a report, but wanted it logged for information. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Burglary — A woman in the 3500 block of D Street reported her residence had been broken into several times and multiple items taken to Ponca City police at 11:53 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned, but the woman did not want to file a report. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 1:48 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Prime Timers 14 day Alaskan cruise tour travel show, Thursday, October 12, 2:00 pm in the Pioneer Bank & Trust lounge. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of North Union Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:14 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Information Wanted. Lee Ann Auterson or Lee Ann Miller died between 1940 & 1950? She was married to David Auterson who died in 1929 here in Ponca City. Call 718-0979. adv. Fire Run — Someone in the 1200 block of West Grand Avenue reported a small fire outside of a business to the Communications Center at 3:16 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned. Engine one from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the call. Firefighters advised the employee smoking area had caught on fire and the fire was extinguished by the department. Branson Condo during fall foliage. Two bedrooms, two baths. 580-765-7142. adv. Ambulance Run — A woman in the 300 block of East Comanche Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 12:05 a.m. Saturday a man came to her door claiming he had been run over. The woman advised the man then started across the road to a second residence when he fell in the street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance and engine three from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene. The man was taken code green to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The 24-year-old man was later taken into custody for public intoxication. Theft — A man in the 2100 block of East Prospect Avenue reported his son’s bicycle was stolen to Ponca City police at 4:38 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was dropped off to be filled out by the caller. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of West South Avenue and South Waverly Street was reported to Ponca City police at 4:43 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Refrigerators, Ranges, etc. Scratch and dent sale. Copeland’s 315 East Grand. adv. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 9:40 p.m. Friday two juveniles stole a 12-pack of beer and left the store in an unknown direction. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer in the 900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 36-year-old man was taken into custody on a Cleveland County warrant for obtaining cash by a bogus check at 10:24 p.m. Friday. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Subjects Held — An officer in the 300 block of South Perry Street reported a 19-year-old man was taken into custody for two counts of grand larceny and two counts of attempted grand larceny; an 18-year-old man for three counts of grand larceny and one attempted grand larceny; a 17-year-old boy for attempted grand larceny; and an 18-year-old man for attempted grand larceny at 3:08 a.m. Saturday. Tunica Mississippi bus trip November 3rd, 4th, 5th. Few seats left. Call today. 762-8230. adv. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported a woman had taken an 18-pack of beer and $6 in gas to Ponca City police at 4 a.m. Saturday. A description was given of the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Halloween Costumes- 20% new/ used crib sets, 50 to 75% off. All used toys 40% off. Bearly New. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and North Union Street reported two women were taken into custody after a traffic stop at 12:34 a.m. Saturday. The 21-year-old female driver of the vehicle was taken into custody for driving under intoxication and the 21-year-old passenger for public intoxication and destruction of city property. Drinking Water R/O 25 cents/gallon. Distilled, 50 cents/gallon. Processed fresh daily. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North Fifth, Ponca City. adv. -- LIFESTYLESLittle News Little NewsDarrin and Suzette Cranford of Oklahoma City announce the birth of twins Sept. 15, 2000, in Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Cameron Ray Cranford weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and Carly Ann Cranford weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces. They have a brother, Drew Cranford. Maternal grandparents are Ray and Rosie Kirk of Kaw City, and Debbie Kirk of Ninnekah. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Sue Cranford of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Florence and Grover Kelly of Ponca City, Virgil and Virginia Koop of Vanderbilt, Texas, and C.R. Jones of Tonkawa. Hunter Ryan Lunn was born at 8:11 p.m. Sept. 26, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, the son of Ryan and Melody Lunn, 1025 Riviera Drive. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has a brother, Ethan Joshua Lunn, 25 months old. Maternal grandparents are Carolyn and Phillip Clouse of Tuttle and Robert Stewart of Chickasha. Paternal grandparents are Anita and Daniel Lunn of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Jarman and Iris Stewart of Norman, Rita Gregg of Yukon, Mary Doris Arant and Norma Boxley of Ponca City, and Garland Lunn of California. Micah Andreas Zaragoza is the name chosen by Dino and Rylee Zaragoza of Bartlesville for their son born at 2:51 p.m. Sept. 28, 2000, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. He has a brother, Jaden Elliott. Maternal grandparents are Karrol and Janice Ramsey of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Agedo Zaragoza of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Beverly Galla of Boulder, Colo. Great-grandmother is Gladys Ramsey of Ponca City. Lucy White Celebrating 100 YearsLucy Steele Harsh White will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 14 at the Resthaven Nursing Home in Winfield, Kan., where she and her husband, Horace, currently reside. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend a reception at Resthaven, 1611 Ritchie Street, Winfield, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m. The family requests no gifts. Cards maybe sent to Mrs. White at the Resthaven address. Assisting with the event are four nieces and one nephew. The honoree was born Oct. 14, 1900, at the White Eagle Agency where her father, Lee Cheatham Harsh, was proprietor of The Trading Post. Her mother was Fannie Tyree Barry Harsh. Mrs. White’s family, all of whom are now deceased, includes a sister, Thankful Mae Harsh Boylan, and brothers, Lee Cheatham Harsh Jr. and David Franklin Barry Polk Harsh. When Lucy was two years old, her family moved to Ponca City, residing at 211 South Sixth, and later at 212 South Sixth, where she resided until 1956 when she married Horace White. She is affiliated with the Church of Christ. The couple moved to California where they resided near his children until returning to Ponca City in 1971, residing here until moving to Resthaven in October 1989. John Raley To Address Century ClubLocal attorney John Raley will be the guest speaker when members of 20th Century Club meet Friday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Marland’s Grand Home. His subject will be “Let’s Go Vote.” Raley is a former mayor of Ponca City. This is the first meeting of the new year for the organization. Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick is the new president and will conduct the meeting. Other new officers are Mrs. Bill Bridwell, vice-president; Mrs. John Dew, recording secretary; Mrs. Glen Downing, corresponding secretary; Mrs. William Gordon, treasurer; Mrs. Jim Throop, historian; Mrs. James Buttram, auditor; and Mrs. Thomas Carter, parliamentarian. Committee Chairpersons for the 2000-01 year are Budget, Mrs. Gordon; Civic, Mrs. Joe Cornelson and Mrs. William Majors; Cultural Center, Mrs. David Browning and Mrs. John Robinson; Membership, Mrs. Earl Sutton; Program, Mrs. Nathandale Farris and Mrs. John McReynolds; Publicity, Mrs. Kenneth Holmes and Social, Mrs. Carter Mathews and Mrs. Steve McGuire. The yearbook will be prepared by Mrs. Charles Hollar. Greeters will be Mrs. Ray Allred, Mrs. Robert Bolene, Mrs. Thomas Bryant, Mrs. Ralph Beaty, Mrs. Henry Bourne and Mrs. Charles Casey. The Social committee will provide refreshments. A board meeting at 12:15 will precede the regular meeting. Emerson Named to Office State Court Clerks Attend EventOKLAHOMA CITY — Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Emerson and her staff attended the annual meeting of the County Officers and Deputies Associations of Oklahoma as members of the Court Clerks’ Association of Oklahoma Sept. 14. Emerson was elected secretary-treasurer of the Court Clerks’ Association by her fellow clerks statewide. During the meeting, Oklahoma Court Clerks were addressed by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Hardy Summers, who told clerks their “hard work is appreciated throughout the system.” Chief Summers went on to commend the clerks for their dedication and commitment to their offices and constitutients. Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger, liaison between the Supreme Court and the Court Clerks’ Association of Oklahoma, also attended and spoke at the meeting. Also presenting matters pertinent to the county court clerks’ work were Oklahoma State Court administrator and immediate past president of the National Conference of State Court Administrators, Howard Conyers, and representatives from the state insurance commission, the Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State University and the Council on Law enforcement Education and training. Topics ranged from continuing education for court clerks to new legislation concerning fines and fees as well as to recent changes and accomplishments in Oklahoma’s courts. One such accomplishment that involves or will involve all of the states’ court clerks is the new Oklahoma Court Information System (OCIS). It has already been implemented in eight Oklahoma counties so far this year, with a goal of implementation in all 77 counties by the end of 2001. While addressing the meeting, Oklahoma state auditor Clifton Scott told the state court clerks’ association that his office has closely examined OCIS, has found it is a good system, and that he thinks the court clerks will find it invaluable to their offices once it is fully implemented in all 77 counties. As one of the important parts of the annual meeting, court clerks discussed and exchanged ideas on new laws affecting their offices, recent progress in the Oklahoma court system, and new procedures for bettering service provided to the public and the courts, explained court clerk Emerson. “Gathering with the Court Clerks’ Association gives us each the opportunity to exchange information, to create uniformity, to clarify matters at issue and to participate in court family fellowship,” clerk Emerson said. “We receive guidance from the representatives of the Supreme Court, State Auditor’s office and the center for Local Government at OSU.” “We can also take advantage of becoming acquainted with the latest equipment, computer software and hardware. And we are updated on current legislation and proposed legislation.” Court clerk Emerson has held office since 1985. December Wedding PlannedThe engagement of Mindy Ann Pameticky and Dee Jay Linn is being announced by Jeff and Glenda Pameticky of Ponca City and John Aaron and Burdettya Linn of Red Rock. The bride-elect graduated from Ponca City High School in 1997. She is a senior at Oklahoma State University majoring in agricultural economics. She is employed by the OSU Extension Services in Stillwater. The prospective bridegroom is a 1997 graduate of Frontier Public Schools and attended Meridian Vo-Tech. He is employed at Water’s Automotive in Red Rock. He is also engaged in farming and Angus cattle production. The couple will exchange vows Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at Community Christian Church in Ponca City, with the reception following the ceremony. An open invitation is extended to family and friends to attend the event. Robyn Brown Bride-ElectA Nov. 10 wedding at the First Baptist Church is being planned by Robyn Brown and Chad Hall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Linda Brown and the late Gary L. Brown. Hall is the son of Coburn and Pam Veal of Ponca City and Bill and Jaynell Hall of Highlands Ranch, Colo. Ms. Brown is a 1991 graduate of Deer Creek-Lamont High School and a 1997 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in finance. She is currently employed at Pioneer Bank and Trust as a credit clerk. Hall is a 1993 graduate of Ponca City High School. He is currently employed by Pemberton Pontiac Buick as an auto technician. Wedding Plans AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Mark Merhoff of Newkirk and Mr. and Mrs. Steve E. Thompson announce the approaching marriage ceremony of their children, Kelli Lynn Merhoff and Stephan Benjamin Thompson. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Huster and Jane Merhoff of Newkirk, and he is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Don C. Thompson of Park Hill, the late Wanda Lynn Thompson, Virginia Thompson of Ponca City, and the late Dale E. Thompson. His great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham of Ponca City. An open invitation is extended to family and friends to attend the 4 p.m. ceremony Nov. 18 at the First Baptist Church. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Newkirk High School and earned a business administration degree from Northern Oklahoma College. Thompson is a 1998 Ponca City High School graduate and has attended NOC. He is currently a supervisor of Steve’s TTT, Inc. TR — ‘Tis Right,‘Taint RightWhether you like it or not, there is going to be weather — and, if there wasn’t, where would we be? It is amazing how much weather predictions have changed since the invention of Doppler. In the beginning, the weatherman told us it would rain or it would not. Now they give us percentages — such as 20 percent chance of rain. So, of course, there is 80 percent chance that it won’t rain, and no matter what happens, they are always right. In another area of always being right, how many ways can you miss when the invitations say “business casual?” Just what does that mean? Should men wear a sports coat with their Bermuda shorts? Should ladies opt for a tank top with the skirt, heels and hose, or is it any type of attire is all right? Another puzzle is “black tie optional.” Does this indicate that the fellows do not have to wear ties at all? And how does one interpret semi-formal? Is that half a dress, and if so, is it the top or the bottom half? In another area of right — when I get my ice tea and sugar mix just right, an over zealous waitress refills the glass and spoils the blend. Such is life in a small town metropolis. Phoning a friend, I learned the average driver makes more right-hand turns then left-hand turns, so naturally, the tires on the right front side of the car wear out first. Basically, it is a right-handed world. A fellow I know pointed out that almost always in a classroom the windows will be on the left. Reason is, if you are right handed and the windows were on the right, your hand would block the light on your paper. Try it. For years those lefties had to conform using right-handed scissors, but now there are both left and right-handed cutters or generic scissors. Other appliances that cater to right-pawed folks are most electric can openers. Did you realize that we are all right or left-footed? Next time you step out, just notice which foot shoots out first or which shoe you put on before the other. Over and over in this society we hear the slogan “do the right thing.” Of course, in some cases there is a difference of opinion as to what is the right thing. For instance, politics is an area where we may have right and left points of view. A term I’ve never discovered the meaning of deals with highway right-of-way. Whose right-of-way — the feds, the drivers or owners of the property next to the highway? What makes folks cutting across large store parking lots in their cars think they have the “God given” right-of-way — especially when I’m zig-zagging across the parking lot in my vehicle? It just ain’t right Emu Ranchers Will Gather In MissouriA four-state meeting of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri Emu Ranchers will meet in Joplin, Mo. on Oct. 27- 28 at the Ramada Inn. The American Emu Association President Neil Williams will be updating members on what is happening in the emu industry. Peggy Thomas from Arkansas will be speaking on Arkansas’s rescue network for emus that are found running loose. Missouri has a speaker from the FDA to help with what members can and can’t put on the emu oil products labels. Diane Endicott with the beef alliance will speak on marketing. For booth information please call Hazel Daley 405-899-4458. Newcomers Club Celebrates 60th AnniversaryThe Ponca City Newcomers Club celebrated its 60th year of organization Sept. 21. Members and guests met at the Ponca City Country Club. Guests included Jean Kinkaid, former Newcomers sponsor; Dennis Kinkaid, and Dick Stone. A humorous skit entitled “A not so typical day for Newcomers sponsor Joyce Fox” was performed by Tamra Wink and Donna Johnson. Other entertainment was by Bill Brown’s Band from Shidler. Pictured in lower photo are Jean Kinkaid and Joyce Fox, former and current sponsors for Newcomers. Photo at right shows new officers, left to right front, Desta Parks and Joyce Fox; back row, Barb Gowan, Jennifer Hoak, Tamra Wink, Lynn Anthony, Gayle McKinley, Teresa Harris, Donna Johnson and June Reimer. Not pictured are Carla Johnston and Karen Sanderson. Chesla Ann McGee Bride of Wolford Conover MorganChesla Ann McGee and Wolford Conover Morgan were united in marriage Sept. 16, 2000, at Marland’s Grand Home. Their double-ring vows were officiated by Dr. Michael Kear. Decorations included arrangements of burgundy roses, white roses and ivy. The brass archway was accented with ivy and wisteria. The color theme for the wedding was burgundy and hunter green accented with gold. Providing music for the occasion were Trisha and Kyla Louis. The bride is the daughter of Chet and Wanda McGee of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of Ellis and Kay Morgan of Ponca City. Grandparents of the couple are Clyde and Hazel Hodges and Nellie McGee of Ponca City, and Iva Louise Conover of Bartlesville. Carly Bennett, Maid of Honor, wore a full-length burgundy gown and carried long-stemmed white roses. Kalen Krenn kept the guest book, and Karina Heidlage was the flowergirl. Richard Morgan served his brother as Best Man, and usher was Renan Milla, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The bride wore an antique white full-length gown in an empire design. The bodice was embellished with pearls, and her double-tiered veiling was secured by a beaded crown. she carried a bouquet of Star Gazer lilies, white and burgundy roses and ivy. The bride’s parents hosted the reception at Marland’s Grand Home. Assisting with the event were Sandy Morgan and Regina Milla, sisters of the bridegroom, and Iva Louise Conover, grandmother of the bridegroom. The newlywed couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is employed with Albertson’s Distribution Center and the bridegroom is employed with Ponca Fabricators. Couple Observes AnniversarySusan and Scott Wilson observed their 25th wedding anniversary Oct. 6, 2000. They were honored with a reception at Marland’s Grand Home hosted by their daughters and sons-in-law, Keri and 1st Lt. Ken Langert of Dayton, Ohio, and Erin and Chris Coats of Edmond. Susan Stingley and Scott Wilson were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City, Oct. 10, 1975. They are the owners of the Elite Cleaners and Laundry, and Susan is employed in the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Parents of the couple are Jim and Betty Stingley of Fairfax and Thyra Wilson of Ponca City, and the late Paul Wilson. Tina Michelle Shook Weds Robert Henry Johnson Jr.Tina Michelle Shook and Robert Henry Johnson Jr. were married recently at Tarp Chapel and Gardens in Tulsa. The reception was held at Meadowbrook Country Club. Parents of the bride are Bobbie Shook of Tonkawa, and the late Larry Shook. Her grandparents are Cleo Shook of Marlow, Lois Owens of Tonkawa, the late Lawrence Shook, and the late John W. Owens. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Johnson of Lubbock, Texas. The Matron of Honor was Dr. Deena Sylvester of Los Angeles, Calif., and other attendants were Robyn Tenery of Dallas, Mrs. Tabitha McCuan of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Jennifer Carmichael of Houston, Mrs. Cheryl Huddleston of Dallas, Mrs. Suzanne Johnson of Tyler, Mrs. Julie Higgins of Dallas, and Buffie Case of Tonkawa. The bridegroom’s attendants were Gary Wright of Canton, Mich., Best Man; Brian Shook of Marlow; Chance Leonard of Missouri; Victor Meyer of Dallas; Kevin Carpenter of Tyler; Tony Egenbacher, Scott Nichols and Dr. Derrick Haggard, all of Lubbock, Texas. Flowergirls were Gabrielle Finley of Tulsa and Jacquelyn Case. Ringbearers were Chas Bolton of Grapevine, Texas; Cole Jackson of Sunset, Texas; and Jon and Joshua Blue of Tulsa. The bridegroom is a medical consultant for Synthes in Tulsa and the bride is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and registered vascular technologist at Saint Frances Medical Sonographer. AARP Chapter Will Discuss LegislationAmerican Association of Retired Persons Chapter 432 will hold its monthly meeting at 12:45 p.m. at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Richard Ingham, legal services developer for the State Unit on Aging, will be the featured speaker. State Question 692 will be on the ballot in November. A “yes” vote on this question will amend the Constitution to create a tobacco settlement trust fund. Richard Ingham has been a key player in the great amount of work necessary to establish this constitutional trust fund, said a AARP spokesperson. The public is invited to hear Ingham. There will be a question and answer period following his program. The regularly scheduled AARP meeting will follow that. One area of concern is the Fifth District’s representative voting against prescription drug coverage on Medicare. Over 11,000 signatures were collected in the Fifth Congressional District favoring passage of this legislation. Kay County Democrats Meeting on ThursdayThe Kay County Democratic Party will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. The meeting will be at the PACE Hall located at 1202 West Ponca Avenue. All interested persons are invited to attend. U.S. Congressional candidate Garland McWatters will be attending to visit with area democrats. For more information call Donna Swope, Kay County chair at 580-767-8354. Valley View Club Plans WorkshopsTen members of the Valley View Homemakers Club met Sept. 21 at the Royal China Buffet Restaurant for a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Items for Headstart were collected, and two members volunteered to deliver them. A list of currently needed items will be compiled for the next meeting. Two workshops are being planned for October and November. Items planned are a quilted cookie basket and a jar doll. The Christmas party and gifts were discussed and a tentative date of Dec. 14 was set. Wheatheart Nutrition Menu AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Oct. 9: Sack lunch; ham salad; crackers; orange juice; chips; fruit; milk. Tuesday, Oct. 10: Beef and macaroni; seasoned zucchini and tomatoes; corn relish; wheat roll with margarine; pears; cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 11: barbecue chicken; hot potato salad; mixed vegetables; whole wheat roll with margarine; berry crisp. Thursday, Oct. 12: Chili con carne; tropical fruit; crackers; margarine; cinnamon roll. Friday, Oct. 13: Sausage patty with gravy; orange juice; hash browns with catsup; biscuit with margarine; cinnamon apples. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 38 met Monday evening with Natalie McCoy in charge of the meeting. Joanna Gary gave the devotional, “A Child’s View of Love.” Ruth Ann Lenz led the TOPS pledge, and Jewell McFarlin led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Ann McCool gave the weight report. Loretta Riley was best loser and also won the Ha Ha Pot. It was announced that Elaine Hoober was the angel for September. Forbidden food for the week is ice cream. Fern Black presented each member with a TOPS rock. Donna McCoy led members in games the remainder of the evening. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Meals on Wheels Menu SetMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday-Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a physician. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday, Oct. 9: Shepherd’s pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, Oct. 10: Baked rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; pickled beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, Oct. 11: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, Oct. 12: Herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, Oct. 13: Pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad; watermelon cubes. Bits and PiecesSchool Reunion The Delaware School reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 in the north end of the fair building, Roxy and Cedar, in Nowata. A potluck lunch is planned for 12:30 p.m. Those attending should bring a prepared food and table service. Cups and beverages will be provided. Singles Network Singles Network activities for the week of Oct. 8 through Oct. 14 include a brunch at Dorothy’s on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. (bring something to share); dominoes at Jan’s Monday at 6:30 p.m. (bring snacks); dinner at the Lost Legend at 6 p.m. on Tuesday; CCC at Edy’s from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday the 13th; and breakfast at Perkins on Saturday at 8 a.m. Book Club The Tuesday Review Book Club will meet Oct. 17 at the home of Betty Thompson, 1720 Christmas Tree Lane. Mildred Tapp will review Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton. It focuses on a “spunky woman, a stray dog, and a teenage delinquent.” The Nov. 21 meeting will be hosted by Ruth Stone. Brewer Family Reunion Held At Wentz CampThe descendants of Willie and Bertha Brewer gathered Sept. 22 - 23 at the Wentz Campgrounds in Ponca City for their 12th annual reunion. There were 55 who attended this year with Dexter and Evelyn Brewer from Cypress Inn, Tenn., traveling the farthest distance. The out-of-town guests present who had attended the most reunions were Laudis and Anna Brewer from Mountain View, Ark. Both were recognized and presented 2001 Calendars depicting scenes from prior reunions. The group was entertained with gospel singing by Bob and Jean Everette and Laudis Brewer. Attending from Ponca City were Gladys Ramsey; Ralph and Lucy Brewer; Shirley Alexander; Karrol Ramsey; Don and Cathy Hicks; Dale and Donetta Hicks; Peggy Rutter; John, Gwen and Matthew Powelson; Brad and Helen Cassity; Sonja Cassity and Tonja and Addison Cassity. Attending from Newkirk were Coy and Wylidene Brewer and Joe and Pat Brewer. Those from Tonkawa were Matt, Donna, Josh and Candy Hicks. From Lamont were Jim, Paula, Whitney and Sarah Aldrich. Attending from Deer Creek were Elaine and Megan Hardman, and from Enid were Spike and Karey Henderson. Michael Ramsey came from Earlsboro, and Richard and Marilyn Long attended from Okmulgee. Attending from Kansas were Henry and Oneida Harness from Wichita; Bob and Sophie Bequette of Derby; Bob and Judie Henderson and Malynda and Whitney Tally, all from Overland Park. Those from Arkansas were Bob and Sheron Carter of Siloam Springs and Bob and Jean Everette, Laudis and Anna Brewer and James and Dee Dee Brewer, all from Mountain View. Attending from Cypress Inn, Tenn., were Dexter and Evelyn Brewer. Anniversary Plans AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Schiltz will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 14. A reception will be held at the American Legion following the 5:15 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Friends and relatives are invited to join them in renewing their vows and the reception following. The event will be hosted by their children, Pat and Chris Schiltz, and Joe and Jennifer Schiltz. The couple has requested a casual event with no gifts. Patricia Missall and Joseph Schiltz were married on Oct. 14, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blackwell. The officiating minister was the Rev. Bernard Loftus. Mr. Schiltz was employed at Smith-Gruener for six years before taking a position at Conoco. He retired from Conoco in 1990 after 32 years of service. He has also stayed active in the farming community. Mrs. Schiltz is a homemaker. The couple enjoys spending time with their 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mothers of Preschoolers MeetThe first meeting of Mothers of Preschoolers (M0PS) was held Sept. 11 in the First Baptist Church parlor. Danielle Behar, coordinator, greeted members. She was dressed as an old-fashioned teacher in keeping with the “back-to-school” theme. Jane Morris was the speaker, and the mothers made autumn decorations during craft-time. The members of MOPS would like to invite other mothers of preschoolers to come to the October meetings scheduled for the 9th, 17th (p.m.), and 23rd. A one-time registration fee of $5 per child is charged and a donation of $3 per mother per meeting is requested. Scholarships are available. The program is designed for mothers with children under school age, infant through kindergarten. MOPS is nondenominational and not political. All moms with preschoolers are welcome. MOPS provides encouragement, support, teaching and friendships in a relaxed atmosphere of sharing, caring, and fun. During meeting times children participate in an exciting program designed especially for them. The group meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth. An evening group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information about the group contact Danielle Behar, 765-9177, or Kerry McElfresh, 767-1674. St. Mary’s Child Care Part Of National ProgrammingSt. Mary’s Child Care Center is hosting an open house, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, to celebrate National Lights On After School day. This program is sponsored by J.C. Penney Company, Inc. and the National Community Education Association. This event will allow visitors to experience, firsthand, what the program has to offer. Activities will include games, outdoor activities, and help with homework. “We feel we can provide a valuable service to the community,” said Pam McEnany, director for the center. McEnany added, “We provide a safe place for students to come to after school, we provide nutritious snacks, and we have a quiet place where older students can read or complete their homework.” The event will be held at St. Mary’s Child Care Center, 602 East Ponca, and refreshments will be served. Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Marland’s Grand Home, 10th and Grand. Home of Indian exhibit, 101 Ranch collection, and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 767-0427. Marland Estate and Mansion, 901 Monument Road. National Historic Landmark with 55 rooms and 10 acres. Guided tours daily at 1:30 p.m. plus 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sunday 1-5 p.m. Available for receptions, weddings, meetings, parties. 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — 8 p.m., closed topic meeting: 603 South 1st. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church parlor. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Tuesday The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 628-5026, or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, Big Book; 8 p.m., closed, Step Studies with first Tuesday for Traditions; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, discussion; 603 South 1st. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Four O’Clock Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South 1st. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. The Kay County Panhellenic Board will meet Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the home of Nancy Hays, 1303 Monument. All sororities in the area are encouraged to send a representative to the meeting. for more information call Sandy Hudack, 762-5820. North Central Continuum of Care is hosting a community meeting regarding local homeless issues Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Conoco fourth street Club House. for more information call Carmaleta Wesbrook, 762-3208, or Christy Williams, 762-2873. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, Step Study with the first Friday for traditions; 8 p.m., open, discussion, last Friday for birthdays; 603 South First. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. AA Alano Group — Noon, open, discussion; 603 South First. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. Make a Difference Day activities are being coordinated in Ponca City. To get involved and volunteer to help contact Ponca City tomorrow, 763-8051, or United Way, 765-2476. SPORTSStory of Wildcats Loss A Tale Told in Two Parts Story of Wildcats Loss A Tale Told in Two PartsBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s 32-14 loss to Edmond Memorial here Friday night is a tale of woe told in two parts. Disappointed Homecoming fans saw two completely different halves of a ball game. They also saw how far the Wildcat players have come and how far they have to go. The Cats were dominant in the first half and led 14-3. It could have been even more had the ball bounced their way on a couple of occasions. But Edmond’s Bulldogs, having proved they could come from behind in a game, came out strong in the second half, grabbed control and came away with a win. “Edmond adjusted to what we were doing very well and we didn’t handle it very well. We also didn’t tackle well,” said Po-Hi assistant Terry Henderson said of the second half. But first, the good part. Ponca City scored on its first possession. An interception by J. Michael Sharon set the Wildcats up at the Edmond 33. Seven plays later tailback Micah Johnson bowled into the end zone from two yards out. After two exchanges of punts, the Wildcats started from their own 27. An end around by Sharon by Sharon picked up 30 yards to the Memorial 43. Two running plays picked up a first down at the 33. Quarterback Kyle Henderson sprinted out for his first pass of the night and found a wide-open Jacob Biby at the 25. Biby, 6-2, 224, broke a couple of tackles at the 20 and another at the 10 as he plowed in for the score. Ben Steichen’s second PAT put Ponca City up 14-0 with 6:11 left in the first half. Edmond, realizing the game was quickly getting out of hand, put together its first sustained drive of the game, marching for its own 14 to the Ponca City 17 in 13 plays. The biggest chunk of that 69-yard march came on a fake field goal with Edmond holder Kevin Bailey throwing to Jarad Biggs 18 yards to the Wildcat 17. But three incomplete passes left the Bulldogs with no option but a 34-yard field goal by Jason Kuhlman with 21 seconds left in the first half. At that point, Ponca City had 135 yards in offense while Edmond had 103. Edmond had muffed the opening kickoff, the second kickoff, recovered a disputed fumble on the second series and had a Ponca City punt hit a Edmond player in the back. None of the ball bounced Ponca City’s way. The long Homecoming halftime celebration apparently gave Edmond time to make adjustments while the Wildcats apparently lost their edge. Edmond running back Stephen Vernon, who had been limited to 13 yards on two carries in the first half, powered Edmond’s first possession of the second half, breaking tackles along the way. The Bulldogs marched 69 yards in 10 plays with quarterback Matt Raymer sneaking in from a yard out to narrow the gap to 14-10. Ponca City’s offensive possession floundered at midfield and Edmond took over at its own 25. Vernon carried four time in the Bulldogs’ seven-play scoring drive, including the final 26-yard burst into the end zone. That gave Edmond its first lead, 17-14 — and control of the game. The Bulldogs added two fourth quarter touchdowns, a one-yard plunge by Raymer and a 7-yard run by Vernon, who finished the night with 165 yards on 20 carries. “In the first half our kids found out how well they can play,” Henderson said. “But the hardest thing about rebuilding this program is that these kids haven’t won. They have to get to that next step. “The kids took the lost as hard as any since I’ve been here. They know they should have won. Now we have to shake it off and get ready for Sand Springs. The Sandites recorded their first district win, and second of the season, 35-14 over Sapulpa. Game in Figures Edmond Memorial 0 3 14 15 — 32 Ponca City 7 7 0 0 — 14 First Quarter Ponca City — Johnson, 2 run; Steichen kick Second Quarter Ponca City — Biby, 33 pass from Henderson; Steichen kick Edmond — Kuhlman, 34 field goal Third Quarter Edmond — Raymer, 1 run; Kuhlman kick Edmond — Vernon, 26 run; Kuhlman kick Fourth Quarter Edmond — Raymer, 1 run; Vernon run Edmond — Vernon, 7 run; Kuhlman kick Statistics Ponca Edm. First Downs 9 19 Rushing yards 29-144 52-269 Passing yards 44 51 Passes 4-11-1 6-17-1 Punts-Avg 4-25 2-30 Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-0 Penalties-yards 7-55 4-30 Individual Statistics Rushing Ponca — Henderson 13-45, Sharon 1-30, Johnson 9-25, Todd 4-27, Littleton 2-17 Edmond — Vernon 20-165, Raymer 8-51, Ladd 5-20, Anderson 3-15, Johnson 6-11, Jones 2-6, Cartwell 2-2, Zaslow 1-(-1) Passing Ponca — Henderson 4-11-1 for 44 Edmond — Raymer 3-15-1 for 33, Bailey 1-2-0 for 18 Receiving Ponca — Biby 1-33, Sharon 1-11, Oswalt 1-0, Martin 1-0 Edmond — Biggs 3-37, Bailey 1-13, Cartmill 1-5, Ladd 1-(-4) Newkirk Makes Playoff Bid Stronger with RallyBy NORM PETERSEN Managing Editor NEWKIRK — Playoff teams know how to rise to the occasion in must-win situations. The Newkirk Tigers, a playoff team the past four seasons, did just that Friday night. Shaking off a sluggish first half, Newkirk rammed home four unanswered touchdowns in the second half to polish off Wellston, 34-14, and maintain a solid perch in the District 2A-5 playoff picture. The victory leveled the Tigers at 3-3 on the season. More importantly, it improved them to 2-1 in district play. Wellston toppled to 2-4, 0-3. “This was a must win if we want to go to the playoffs,” admitted Newkirk coach Sonny Schovanec. “I told the team this week, ‘If we don’t take care of business — get a win — we’d probably be staying home (for the playoffs).’” For two quarters, the Tigers looked like anything but a playoff contender. Their first half was characterized by two lost fumbles, five penalties and shoddy blocking. That they managed a 7-6 halftime lead can be attributed to Troy Pankratz’ 38-yard interception return that led to a four-yard James Mowdy touchdown run and Daniel Hill conversion kick. The second half was a different story. With Mowdy running crisply behind solid blocking and a Joey Goodno-led defense stifling Wellston, the Tigers dominated the final two periods. Mowdy, a junior tailback, gained 86 of his game-high 136 yards in the final two periods. He also scored twice on the night, adding a three-yard tally early in the third quarter to his first-half TD. Quarterback Jamie McWilliams also scored twice, cashing a pair of short runs. Ty Collyar capped the scoring with a six-yard scamper. The Tigers’ defense completely stymied the Wellston offense. Wellston managed only one first down the final half until Schovanec ran out his second-team defense late in the final period. That’s when the visitors got their second TD, combining two long pass plays with a pair of 15-yard Newkirk penalties to reach the end zone. Goodno keyed the defensive charge from his linebacker slot. His interception and ensuing 21-yard return set up Newkirk’s third touchdown of the night. “He has a knack for the ball,” Schovanec said of the senior linebacker. “He leads our team in interceptions with three.” “[The coaches] talked to us at halftime,” Goodno said of the turnaround, “and we sucked it up. It was just a matter of us knowing we could do it.” A lengthy pregame Homecoming ceremony may have contributed to the Tigers’ first-half lethargy. Shivering in 40-degree temperatures and 25 mile-per-hour winds, Goodno (as Homecoming king) capped the festivities with a quick kiss of Homecoming queen Amy Harris. The coronation and Pankratz’ interception were Newkirk’s only highlights until the second half. The Tigers return to the road this week, visiting Kellyville (0-7) before closing out the regular season with three district testers against Pawhuska, Pawnee and Perry. NEWKIRK 34, WELLSTON 14 Wellston 0 6 0 8 -- 14 Newkirk 0 7 14 13 -- 34 Second Quarter Newk — James Mowdy, 4-yard run (Daniel Hill kick), 8:29, 7-0 Wells — Josh Jackson, 40-yard run (kick failed), 1:07, 6-7 Third Quarter Newk — Mowdy, 3-yard run (Hill kick), 10:28, 14-6 Newk — Jamie McWilliams, 5-yard run (Hill kick), 1:26, 21-6 Fourth Quarter Newk — McWilliams, 1-yard run (Hill kick), 6:45, 28-6 Newk — Ty Collyar, 6-yard run (kick failed), 3:53, 34-6 Wells — Scott Estes, 39-yard pass from Nick Long (Chris Carlton run), 1:18, 14-34 -------- Team Statistics Wells Newk First downs 10 24 Rushes-yards 33-109 47-259 Passing yards 58 69 Comp-att-int 4-10-2 5-9-0 Punts-average 4-26.8 2-26.0 Fumbles/lost 4/0 4/3 Penalties-yards 8-60 9-86.5 Individual Statistics Rushing Wellston: Josh Jackson, 8-46; Scott Estes, 11-39; Chris Carlton, 11-28; Tim Hodges, 1-3; Nick Long, 2-(-7). Newkirk: James Mowdy, 24-136; Ty Collyar, 9-63; #Brett Shupe, 7-44; Jamie McWilliams, 5-21; Braden Smith, 1-2; Toby Lavers, 1-(-7). Passing Wellston: Long 4-10-2, 1 TD, 58 yards. Newkirk: McWilliams 5-9-0, 0 TDs, 69 yards. Receiving Wellston: Estes, 3-57; Jackson, 1-1. Newkirk: Troy Pankratz, 4-59; Spencer Grace, 1-10. Interceptions Wellston: none. Newkirk: Pankratz, 1-38; Joey Goodno, 1-21. Hominy Blows Cold Wind Over Tonkawa Win SkeinBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer HOMINY—The bitter wind that chilled the Tonkawa Buccaneers all the way to their crossed bones Friday night was not from the north, but Hominy’s Drew Crawford. The sophomore running back howled through holes in the defense and whipped around ends as he blew into the end zone. Crawford scored all four of the Bucks’ touchdowns as they went onto stop the Buccaneers cold in their tracks, 27-14. Adding to the loss was the injury of Brody Lucas, who suffered a concussion. He was taken to a Cleveland hospital where he was released later in the evening after x-rays. “He doesn’t remember much about the game, but he’s fine,” Tonkawa coach Steve Love said. This is Hominy’s first year in Class A after dropping from Class 2A. The Bucks have made an immediate impact on District A-7 by handing Tonkawa its first conference loss in three years and breaking the Buccaneers’ strangle hold on the district. Love said his team needs to bounce back and regroup. “We’re not out of it if we can win the rest of our games,” Love said. “If Luther somehow beats Hominy and we beat Luther then that throws it into a three-way tie. “Hominy is the best team in the district, they were last night anyway.” Hominy coach Danny Daniels said this was a key ball game in the district. “We knew we’d have no chance to win the district if we didn’t beat Tonkawa,” he said. “They have such a tradition of winning.” Crawford scored on runs of 11, 58, 24 and 35 yards. He carried the ball 23 times for 231 yards of the Bucks’ 276 total yards on offense. Quarterback Jimbo Carnley was 2 of 6 for 10 yards passing. Daniels said Crawford gets better every week. “Our running game was the key,” he said. “We didn’t know how it would work out because they are so quick and talented.” Statistically, the game was fairly even. The Bucks gained only 40 yards more than the Buccaneers’ who gained 236 yards. Quarterback Brady Fath completed nine of 23 passes for 145 yards. Two passes were for touchdowns and two other passes were intercepted. Running back Kolby Simpson carried the ball 16 times for 72 yards. He caught three passes for 74 yards and one touchdown. The only score in the first half came on Hominy’s opening drive. The Bucks started on their own 20-yard line after Mario Ochoa, his back to the wind, booted the opening kickoff into the end zone. Twelve plays later, Crawford scored on an 11-yard run with 5:48 remaining in the quarter. The kick for the extra point was low and easily blocked. Each team missed field goal attempts. The first half ended with a score of 6-0. The Buccaneers self-destructed early in the third quarter. Tonkawa came out on their first possession and moved the ball from their own 20 to the Hominy 45-yard line. On fourth and five, Tyler Reese came in the came to punt with a strong wind in his face. Love opted for a fake punt. Reese was tackled three yards short of the first down at the 42 where Hominy took possession of the ball. On the next play, Crawford broke loose for a 58-yard touchdown run. Carnley ran the ball in for the conversion. The score was 14-0 with 9:18 remaining. Louis Dailey sent the kickoff to the Tonkawa 18-yard line. The ball remained in play without anyone touching it. The Bucks ran downfield and recovered the kick to give Hominy possession at the Tonkawa 18. Three plays later, the Bucks were backed up to the 24-yard line. Crawford again blew the doors off the Tonkawa defense and scored on a 24-yard run. The kick failed. The score was 20-0 with 8:30 minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Buccaneers settled down in the final half of the third, but never got their offense untracked until late in the fourth quarter. Tonkawa’s first score came with 6:47 remaining in the game when Brian Bowling intercepted a Carnley pass at the Hominy 48. Kolby Simpson broke loose on second and 10 for a 22-yard run down to the Hominy 8-yard line. On the next play, Fath hit Reese for an 8-yard touchdown. John Robison caught a pass from Fath for the extra points to make the score 20-8. However, Crawford canceled out Tonkawa’s eight points with a 36-yard run after a Fath pass was intercepted. Daily’s kick was good to drive the score to 27-8. Tonkawa scored one last time with 1:10 remaining in the game. Fath connected with Simpson on a 56 yard pass. Tonkawa hosts Davenport next Friday. HOMINY 27, TONKAWA 14 Tonkawa 0 0 0 14 -- 14 Hominy 6 0 14 7 -- 27 First Quarter Hom — Drew Crawford, 11-yard run, (kick blocked), 5:48, 6-0 Third Quarter Hom — Crawford, 58-yard run, (Carnley run), 9:18, 14-0 Hom — Crawford, 24-yard run, (Run failed), 8:36, 20-0 Fourth Quarter Ton — Tyler Reese, 8-yard pass from Brady Fath,(Fath to John Robison), 6:12, 20-8 Hom — Crawford, 35-yard run, (Louis Dailey kick), 2:59, 27-8 Ton — Kolby Simpson, 56-yard pass from Fath, (Pass failed), 1:10, 27-14 -------- Team Statistics Ton Hom First downs 21 22 Rushes-yards 29-91 37-266 Passing yards 145 10 Comp-att-int 9-23-2 2-6-1 Fumbles/lost 2/0 0/0 Penalties-yards 4-30 4-40 Individual Statistics Rushing Tonkawa: Kolby Simpson, 16-72; Brody Lucas, 9-10; Brady Fath, 4-9 Hominy — Drew Crawford, 23-231; Chris Hipp, 8-8; Jimbo Carnley, 3-0; Mark Choate, 3-15 Passing Tonkawa: Fath 9-23-2 TDs, 2 INTs,145 yards. Hominy: Carnley, 2-6-0 TDs, 1 INTs, 10 yards Receiving Tonkawa: Kolby Simpson, 3-74; Tyler Reese, 3-69; Shayne Marlin, 1-39; Brody Lucas, 2-17 Hominy: Chris Hipp, 1-9; Ruben Deroin, 1-1 High School Football ScoresBy The Associated Press Friday’s Results Area Cushing 20, Blackwell 15 Edmond Memorial 32, Ponca City 14 Foyil 36, Shidler 10 Hominy 27, Tonkawa 14 Kremlin-Hillsdale 26, DC-Lamont 0 Morrison 32, Christian Heritage 26 (OT) Newkirk 34, Wellston 14 Perkins-Tryon 14, Pawnee 7 Woodland 60, Drumright 0 State Ada 49, Tulsa Edison 0 Altus 35, Lawton McArthur 14 Antlers 28, Hartshorne 13 Apache 49, Hollis 15 Ardmore 28, Chickasha 17 Balko 34, Sharon-Mutual 6 Bartlesville 18, Muskogee 15 Beaver 26, Boise City 7 Beggs 52, Bethel 14 Bixby 27, Coweta 17 Bowlegs 41, Okay 8 Buffalo 50, Yarbrough 16 Burns Flat-Dill City 50, Merritt 13 Cache 14, Lone Grove 0 Capitol Hill 13, U.S. Grant 12 Carl Albert 37, El Reno 7 Casady 20, Fort Worth Country Day 7 Catoosa 52, Tulsa Central 18 Central Marlow 26, Cyril 6 Central Sallisaw 36, Cave Springs 0 Chelsea 48, Caney Valley 20 Chisholm 23, Bethany 0 Chouteau 41, Adair 9 Claremore 35, Durant 8 Claremore Sequoyah 41, Berryhill 0 Clinton 21, Weatherford 6 Comanche 21, Sulphur 7 Community Christian 52, Windsor Hills 6 Corn Bible 28, Ryan 0 Crescent 54, Davenport 0 Davis 55, Madill 14 Del City 19, Edmond Santa Fe 13 Dewar 62, Quinton 8 Douglass 28, Northeast 6 Duncan 38, Noble 0 East Central 23, Shawnee 21 Edmond North 28, Northwest 6 Elk City 37, OC Southeast 26 Empire 56, Dibble 0 Eufaula 52, Tahlequah Seqouyah 7 Fairview 10, Alva 7 Forgan 48, Goodwell 6 Fort Gibson 23, Idabel 22 Frederick 48, Riverside 6 Gans 44, White Oak 16 Garber 28, Cashion 8 Geary 36, Cherokee 31 Glenpool 24, McLoud 6 Grace Christian 42, Life Christian 12 Grandfield 53, Sasakwa 8 Haileyville 50, Porum 0 Hale 38, McLain 12 Haskell 37, Vian 20 Heritage Hall 21, Jones 13 Hinton 62, Canton 0 Holdenville 33, Henryetta 12 Houston St. John’s 27, Holland Hall 6 Hugo 21, Wagoner 17 Inola 31, Dewey 7 Jay 37, Grove 13 Jenks 53, Tulsa Memorial 14 Kansas 35, Commerce 0 Kingfisher 34, Chandler 13 Laverne 28, Mooreland 9 Lawton 42, Norman North 7 Lawton Eisenhower 27, Putnam West 14 Lexington 29, Sayre 12 Liberty 22, Kiefer 15 Lindsay 48, Hobart 14 Mangum 47, Harvest Christian 14 Mannford 45, Tulsa Webster 0 Marietta 38, Tishomingo 7 Marlow Central 26, Cyril 6 Maud 33, Stratford 8 Maysville 41, Wayne 14 McAlester 26, OC Marshall 12 McGuinness 41, Anadarko 10 Medford 43, Ringwood 14 Meeker 26, Checotah 24 Metro Christian 17, Colcord 14 Midway 56, South Coffeyville 22 Midwest City 40, Putnam City 0 Millwood 52, Bridge Creek 7 Minco 42, OC St. Mary 7 Moore 42, Yukon 7 Mooreland 28, Laverne 9 MWC Carl Albert 37, El Reno 7 Newcastle 21, Blanchard 20 OC Casady 20, Fort Worth Country Day 7 OC Grace Christian 42, Life Christian 12 OC Heritage Hall 21, Jones 13 OC McGuinness 41, Anadarko 10 OC Millwood 52, Bridge Creek 7 OC Western Heights 6, Guthrie 0 Okeene 20, Cordell 17 Oologah 13, Miami 12 Owasso 32, Broken Arrow 7 Panama 65, Hulbert 14 Pauls Valley 17, Elgin 0 Pawhuska 35, Kellyville 7 Perry 42, Mounds 13 Picher 48, Oklahoma Union 14 Piedmont 33, Deer Creek 0 Pioneer 45, Waukomis 0 Plainview 28, Kingston 7 Pocola 13, Atoka 12 Pond Creek-Hunter 14, Covington-Douglas 8 Poteau 21, Okmulgee 13 Prague 19, Okemah 12 Prue 22, Copan 14 Purcell 20, Marlow 0 Putnam City North 17, Norman 13 Ringling 41, Waurika 0 Roland 33, Hilldale 7 Rush Springs 15, Healdton 6 Salina 37, Nowata 19 Sallisaw 23, Broken Bow 0 Sallisaw Central 36, Cave Springs 0 Sand Springs 35, Sapulpa 14 Savanna 25, Caddo 6 Seiling 27, Texhoma 7 Seminole 28, Muldrow 7 Seq. Claremore 41, Berryhill 0 Shattuck 48, Freedom 0 Skiatook 19, Pryor 0 Snyder 42, Bray-Doyle 20 Sperry 28, Locust Grove 8 Star Spencer 6, Guymon 3 Stigler 27, Morris 0 Stillwater 27, Enid 24 Stilwell 14, Collinsville 6 Stroud 48, Konawa 12 SW Covenant 46, Moore Christian 0 Tahlequah 40, Tulsa Rogers 6 Talihina 40, Coalgate 15 Temple 24, Fox 18 Thomas 42, Carnegie 7 Timberlake 35, Oklahoma Christian 12 Tipton 32, Alex 14 Tulsa East Central 23, Shawnee 21 Tulsa Hale 38, Tulsa McLain 12 Tulsa Union 31, Choctaw 7 Tulsa Washington 14, Tulsa Kelley 0 Turpin 15, Hooker 0 Tuttle 48, Little Axe 0 Union 31, Choctaw 7 Valliant 26, Heavener 8 Velma-Alma 48, Walters 7 Verdigris 17, Keota 14 Vinita 42, Bristow 35 Warner 40, Cascia Hall 33 Washington 14, Crooked Oak 6 Washington 14, Kelley 0 Washington 14, OC Crooked Oak 6 Watonga 35, Hennessey 7 Waynoka 41, Wakita 0 Welch 64, Kinta 0 Weleetka 26, Oaks 7 Western Heights 6, Guthrie 0 Westmoore 28, Mustang 13 Westville 22, Victory Christian 15 Wewoka 46, Allen 0 Wilson 26, Elmore City-Purnell 0 Woodward 17, Harrah 6 Wyandotte 25, Quapaw 0 Wynnewood 10, Dickson 7 Yale 34, Depew 8 Wildcat Freshmen Top Enid, Now 5-0If the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plains, the rain in the plains fell mainly on the Plainsmen Tuesday as the Ponca City freshman Wildcats defeated the Enid freshmen 36-0 at Sullins Stadium. Ponca City’s offense got off to a quick start and scored on its first two possessions while on defense, the Wildcats held the Plainsmen to minus 17-yards total offense for the entire game. The freshman Wildcats are now 5-0 for the season. Broken Arrow North visits Sullins Stadium on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Ponca City stormed 54-yards on 8 plays on their opening possession for the first touchdown. Quarterback Devin Anderson ran an option right and scored from 11-yards out behind the blocking of Justin Waller and Brandon Hayes. Running back Antwon Moore carried the ball in for the 2-point conversion to make the score 8-0 at the 6:09 mark. The Plainsmen punted after failing to move the ball. The Ponca City freshmen took over at their own 46. All the Wildcats needed was the ball and four plays to score their second touchdown. This time, it was by air when Anderson connected with Todd Gingerich for a 26-yard pass into the end zone. Gingerich’s kick was good to make the score 15-0. The Wildcats waited until the second quarter to score again. Waller recovered a fumbled on Enid’s 42. The offense took over and scored four plays later on a 12-yard run by running back Antoine English. Anderson ran the ball in for 2 more points to make the score 23-0 with 4:00 remaining in the second quarter. The Wildcats subsided until the second half, but quickly regain intensity. English blocked a punt by Enid after the Plainsmen failed to move the ball on their first possession of the second half. Waller scooped up the loose ball and ran 22 yards for another Wildcat score. Gingerich’s kick was good. Th |