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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, October 13, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALColossal Approval To Civic Center Project Colossal Approval To Civic Center ProjectBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Approval of the continuance of the half-cent sales tax to finish the job of renovating the Civic Center Complex was colossal. In Tuesday’s one issue special election voters approved the continuance of the half-cent sales tax for three years to the tune of 86.6 percent. The total voting for the measure was 2,083, while 323 voted against. Voter turnout was 1,122 less than the special election in October 1997 for the first phase, which was for the No. 1 Fire Station at the west end of the Civic Center. At that time the voters approved the half-cent sales tax, which was set to expire on Nov. 30. The continued tax will now expire on Nov. 30, 2002. The tax is expected to raise about $4.8 million, which is to be used only for the renovation of the complex. Heaviest voting was in two northeast precincts. In precinct 532 voting at Unity Gym the vote was 425 to 40, while Precinct 534, voting at Northeast Baptist Church, tallied 279 to 51. There were three precincts where there weren’t any votes recorded. These were in Precincts 414 and 415, both voting at Pioneer Christian and 420, voting at Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Elated About the overwhelming election results Mayor Tom Leonard said, “The vote shows that we are responding to the community and that there is great interest in our community in historical preservation and in the historical preservation of City Hall and the efficient use of taxpayer money.” He added, “This proposal to renovate City Hall really meets both those interests. The support places a greater responsibility on the City Commission to focus on the needs of our community and we’re going to live up to the trust that is by this very significant vote.” Chairman Thankful Chairman of the Committee to Renovate the Civic Center Linda Brown said, “I think this is a wonderful opportunity for the citizens of Ponca City to show the pride in their heritage and to preserve a wonderfully historical building for our community and to show the support of our city officials and our city employees and providing them with a new home that will be a source of pride for all of Ponca city.” Martin Pleased Gary Martin, City Manager, said, “I am pleased that the citizens of Ponca City have supported the sales tax for the Civic Auditorium and City Hall renovation. We’re very excited about the work we’ve done at the Fire Station the way the building looks. We’ve been in the building several times. We’ve been able to remodel this historic building and keep it within our budget. We plan to do the same with the this new project. “We’re excited about getting it under way. Our intent is that City offices will stay within the complex during the remodeling and reconstruction. We will be moving from building to building (within the complex) during the construction and will not leave this facility.” Discovery Event Highlighting Israel Arts and Science SchoolThe Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics will host a special event on Thursday, Oct. 14 for children who participate in Discovery, an after school science, math, and art enrichment program that identifies children who have potential for academic excellence and leadership. Discovery programs are well established at Edmond Central Mid-High, Lawton Eisenhower Junior High, Tulsa’s Cleveland and Nimitz Middle Schools, and West Middle School in Ponca City. The Discovery program began in Israel when the Israel Arts and Science Academy (IASA), a national residential high school in Jerusalem, developed the program to identify potentially gifted students. Oklahoma became involved when, after returning from a visit to Israel and IASA, Governor and Mrs. Keating asked the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics to organize a similar program in Oklahoma. The participating middle schools are the first to establish the program in the United States and will become models for Discovery as it expands across the state and the nation. Similar programs are underway in Canada, Wales and Australia. Discovery is taught by local teachers who have received, and continue to receive, inservice training and support from OSSM faculty. Dr. Jack Herron OSSM’s Outreach Coordinator, is responsible for administering the program. Two weekly, one-and one-half hour sessions take place after regular school hours in informal sessions limited to 12 to 16 students. One session is based on fundamentals of mathematics thinking and one session deals with a variety of subjects in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology and technology. The children also participate in special art and music activities that are provided for them throughout the year. During their visit to OSSM on Thursday and Friday, one of the arts requirements will be fulfilled. At noon, children will attend a performance by a musical group from Israel, Esta, which is Hebrew musician slang for a happy, lively rhythm. The middle school students will have lunch in the OSSM dormitory at 11 a.m., and OSSM students will give the young visitors tours of the school building and the dorm. Area Oil and Gas ReportHegco/Canada Corp. has revealed plans to conduct a recompletion at a location in the Tonkawa Field, Kay County. The well is known as the No. 1 Cecil Caughlin. The lease is a little over two miles east-northeast of Three Sands. Now bottomed at 4,381 feet, the well’s target now is production in the Endicott Formation. Section 31-township 25n-range 1e-nw-sw. The Warren Corp. has started making hole for a 4,100-ft. wildcat re-entry venture in Kay County, within the city limits of Ponca City. The well has been designated as the No. 5 Refinery Boneyard. Drilling operations got under way on Sept. 21. Section 33-township 26n-range 2e-ne-sw. The BEZ Resources Partnership has revealed plans to drill a 1,275-ft. developmental well in the Southwest Perry Field, Noble County. The well is known as the No. 14 Bazeicek “A.” It is in a lease 4.2 miles south-southeast of the Perry townshite. Section 10-township 20n-range 1w-sw-nw. Wildcat drilling action is slated in Noble County slightly more than three miles west of Marland. Three Sands Oil Inc. is the operator. The well will be a shallow test, with the 600-ft. TD aiming for Herrington Formation pay. It will be known as the No. 1 Merrill. Section 17-township 24n-range 1e-se-se. Deeper production will be the goal when a recompletion is conducted at the No. 1 Harbvison in Noble County’s Billings Field. Originally drilled to 4,725-ft. TD, the well now will seek production in the Mississippian Age. The lease is 5.3 miles southeast of Billings. The W.C. Payne Family Trust is listed as the operator. Section 22-township 23n-range 2w-nw-se. Spectra Energy Inc. is preparing to conduct a re-entry for extended production life at the No. 1 Steideger in the East Echo Field. Currently bottomed at 4,641 feet, the well is located 7.2 miles southwest of Ceres, Noble County. It will be seeking new pay in the Tonkawa Formation. Section 11-township 23n-range 2w-nw-ne. Three Sands Oil Co. is nearing projected total depth at a Noble County wildcat operation 5.3 miles southwest of Ceres. Drilling commenced on Sept. 23 for the No. 1 Kasper. It carries authority for 750-ft. TD. Section 6-township 22n-range 1w-nw-nw. Tonkawa Wheatheart Festival Slated Oct. 23Tonkawa’s 23rd Annual Wheatheart Festival Oct. 23 promises to be a day of fun-filled family activities for all ages. “Come out and join in the fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” urges Melinda Glasgow, festival chairman. More than 150 car entries will compete for trophies and prizes in the Classic Car Show at Blinn Memorial Park. The cars will parade through town at 4 p.m. Visitors can drive or ride the shuttle vans to downtown Tonkawa and take in all the festivities in the three-block downtown area. The juried Art in the Park Show will be held in Centennial Park downtown with an art auction at 1 p.m. at the gazebo. Artists from Oklahoma and Kansas will exhibit oil and watercolor paintings, jewelry and pottery. Prize money will be awarded in all categories. A Craft Fair with artisans from throughout Oklahoma and Kansas will offer a variety of crafts and displays in the downtown streets. Live musical entertainment will be provided on stage throughout the day for visitors’ pleasure. Food booths will feature a wide choice of foods for hungry appetites. Vendors will serve everything from Polish sausage, Indian tacos, nachos and funnel cakes to shaved ice, cotton candy and more. A full day of children’s activities will include a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, sidewalk chalk drawing contest, apple bobbing, horse-drawn wagon rides, moon walk and more. A Chili Cook-off is offered for amateur chefs with the public judging the “people’s choice” best chili at noon. New this year is a Quilt Show in the McCarter Museum of Tonkawa History combined with a Walking Tour of quilts displayed in downtown store windows. The historical re-enactment of “Three Sands Oil Boom Justice” at 11:30 a.m. in front of Jack’s Warehouse will be most exciting to watch. Tonkawa offers visitors antique and gift shops for browsing. Merchants will hold special Festival Sales and sidewalk sales plus free drawings throughout the day for Wheatheart Dollars and merchandise. The Wheatheart Festival is sponsored by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Oklahoma Arts Council. Senior’s Guide For Computers May Be AnswerAre you over age 50 and afraid of your new computer? Are you confused or intimidated by techno-babble? Do you lack the confidence and skills necessary to enter the computer world? Then, The Senior’s Guide to Easy Computing may be just the book you need. What is a personal computer? What is software? Is modem speed important? What is booting up? What is the Internet? What is a browser? How does e-mail work? How do I attach a file to my e-mail? 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An associate’s degree will then be awarded for Respiratory Therapy. State Insurance Plan will replace the current Anthem Health as the insurance carrier for PTC employees effective Nov. 1. Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent, said that most schools in Oklahoma are on that plan including the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. The estimate of needs and budget appropriations for fiscal year 2000 were approved. The final budget was set at $6,709,752. That number is up from $6,211,000 set last year. A maintenance contract with Briggs Electrical for the 1999-2000 school year was accepted. Briggs Electrical will handle all the heating and air conditioning at PTC. Mary Scott gave an overview of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) at PTC. She said the program now offers daytime and evening classes for students that want to improve basic verbal and math skills or even earn a high school diploma. The ABE classes enable adults to improve basic reading, writing, and math schools while the English as a Second Language (ESL) classes helps the non-native speakers to communicate in English and increase their understanding of American culture. The GED preparation helps adults who have not graduated high school earn their equivalent of a high school degree. During the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Downey told board members that the vo-tech is still waiting for completion of renovations to the cafeteria. She said Nov. 1 is the projected finishing date. Downey also reminded board members that Personalities, the student-managed restaurant at PTC, will open Friday. She commented that the vo-tech invited 100 county health professionals to the school today to talk about what PTC can do to meet their needs and if more health classes are needed. The next board meeting is set for Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Field Artillery Vets Reunion Held Here RecentlyVeterans of the World War II, Service Battery, 158th Field Artillery, 45th Division, attended the 29th reunion of the group recently. The group met at the Econo Lodge Sept. 24 through 26 in Ponca City for the 29th reunion. The Friday evening dinner was held at the Golden Corral, and on Saturday evening a banquet was held at Furr’s Cafeteria. William Powelson welcomed the group, and Genevieve Moore gave the invocation and the flag salute. Jeff Sanders held a memorial service for Earnest Myers, Urshel Beets and Sara Belle Nickels and others who have died. Letters were read, and telephone calls were reported on from those who could not attend. Pictures were taken, and the group voted to come back to Ponca City next year from Sept. 22 through 24 for the ninth time. In attendance were Jeff and Maud Sanders of Garfield, Ark.; George and Pearl Bartlett of Midwest City; Ann Myers and Marjorie Wakeman of Kingfisher; Gordon and Genevieve Moore of Miami; George French of Mendenhall, Miss.; Paula Grapes of Oklahoma City; Mildred King of Crescent; and William and Velma Powelson of Ponca City. Local Dentist Pioneer in New TechnologyBy S.L. DICKEY News Staff Writer Pain — the one thing most people associate with a trip to the dental office. Local dentist Dr. Paul Walker challenges that. No needles. No gas. No drills. As the only dentist in the state of Oklahoma to offer this new cutting edge dental technology, Walker is utilizing a hydrokinetic tissue cutting system — or in simple terms, a laser. This new technology provides the patient pain-free dental work. One of Walker’s patients, Dot Cowan, recently had a cavity filled utilizing this new technology. Walker explained how the Biolase equipment works. “The machine accelerates water molecules until they explode — the water actually cuts the tooth.” There is no visible light with the laser but a red light at the tip shows Walker where the cutting edge is. The patient hears a popping noise, similar to popcorn kernels exploding, and there is a fine mist of water. “It does make noise but it won’t hurt,” says Walker. The laser can drill away hard tissue such as enamel and dentin and with a switch of settings can also remove decayed tissue. “Patients lose much less tooth with this new system. Once the laser has a hole in the enamel it only cuts out the decay,” says Walker. “It can tell the difference between soft and hard tissue.” “Utilizing this system has also taught me new things about decay,” relays Walker. “I have seen different patterns of decay that I’ve never seen before. I didn’t even know they existed because using a drill just makes a big hole in the tooth rather than only removing the decayed portion.” “The laser actually prepares a decayed tooth better than conventional drilling. It etches the tooth and the filling will bond so much better to this etched surface than one prepared with a drill.” Walker has been using this system about nine months. Prior to beginning work on patients he attended a Biolase school and has also spent conference time with Dr. Brian Pope of Jefferson City, Mo., considered the guru of laser dentists. During the filling procedure this reporter attended, Walker asked of Cowan, “Is that hurting any at all, Dot?” “No,” Cowan’s reply. The whole procedure from start to finish took about ten minutes. Cowan explained what it felt like, “It was a cooling effect from the water. Very comfortable feeling. It felt good taking care of my teeth with a good dentist,” — and no pain. “Patients aren’t numb for 2 or 3 hours utilizing this new system, and there is no soreness afterwards” said Walker. “One drawback, however, is that we cannot take old silver fillings out with it.” There is discussion within the dental community of future uses of this system in other areas of dental work besides fillings. Decay is bacteria and the laser actually sterilizes the places it touches. In the future the laser might possibly be used as way to sterilize areas of root canal work. Dentistry in its 7,000 year history has come a long way — Walker is continuing that progression. DEATHSRetta N. Johnson McHenry Retta N. Johnson McHenryNEWKIRK — Retta N. Johnson McHenry, former resident of Newkirk and resident of Cheyenne, Wyo., died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at the United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne, Wyo. She was 63. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 1999, in the Newkirk Cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday until 9 p.m. and Friday until 10 a.m. at the Miller-Stahl Funeral Service in Newkirk. A vigil was held Tuesday evening at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes followed by the funeral liturgy Wednesday morning in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne, Wyo. Retta N. Johnson McHenry was born March 18, 1936, on a farm east of Newkirk, the daughter of Dave and Stella Ann (Ramsey) Johnson. After her parents deaths, she and her siblings were adopted by Ralph and Thelma Blenz. In 1946, they moved to Arkansas City, and, in 1950, they moved to Cheyenne where she completed her education and graduated from high school. She worked for a number of years in food services with Laramie County schools and Little America. She was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne. She is survived by one son, Bill McHenry of Cheyenne; two daughters, Debra Ornelas and Dephne Garcia, both of Cheyenne; one brother, John Blenz of Blackwell; three stepbrothers, Paul Chandler and Bob Chandler, both of San Diego, Calif., and Tom Chandler of Wilmington, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her adoptive parents; one brother, James Thompson; and one sister, Lela Thompson Pappan. Pearl Esther OgdenBONHAM, Texas — Pearl Esther Ogden, former resident of Ponca City, died Oct. 8, 1999, at the North East Medical Center in Bonham, Texas. She was 81. A graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at the Watson Cemetery in Watson, Texas, under the direction of the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home of Bonham, Texas. Pearl Esther Ogden was born March 17, 1918, in Cherokee, the daughter of Clyde M. Smith and Esther R. Harvey Smith. She married Hiram D. Ogden on Nov. 9, 1971, in Ponca City where he was employed with Continental Oil Co. and she was employed at the Ponca City Hospital. She is survived by a sister, Doris Stickel of Carthage, Mo., and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 4, 1978, and her son, Harvey M. Taylor in 1994. ObituariesShairyl I. PearceRACINE, Wis. — Shairyl I. Pearce, former resident of Tonkawa and resident of Racine, Wis., passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Racine, Wis. He was 64. Shairyl I. Pearce was born in Billings on Oct. 24, 1934, son of the late Chester and Naomi (Kindt) Pearce. On April 4, 1954, in Ponca City, he was united in marriage to Carole Blackard. Shairyl graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1958 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and from Bradley University in 1970 with a master of science degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout his career, he was employed by Boeing Inc., Caterpillar Tractor Co., Massey Ferguson LTD, Case International, Ford New Holland, Ford Motor Co., and MIS International, retiring March of 1997. He held 26 patents in the powertrain and hydraulic fields. Shairyl was a member of the Racine Assembly of God Church and he loved Jesus with all his heart. He was also a member of SAE, ASME, ASAE and past chairman of several subcommittees of SAE. In 1992, he received the Agricultural Engineering 50 award. Shairyl was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed. Survivors include his wife, Carole; his children, Kelsey (Jack) Jones of Galesburg, Ill., Steven (Janis) Pearce of Northville, Mich., Kerry Pearce (Jerry Milkie) of Racine, Wis., Kathy (Todd) Veto of Racine, Wis., Chris Pearce of Racine, Wis., Cheryl Bidwell of Menasha. Wis., and Jason Pearce of Racine, Wis.; nine grandchildren, Carole and Laurie Pearce, Nicolette, Bonnie and Matthew Pearce, Hannah, Melanie and Eric Pearce, Michael Bidwell; sister, Joan (Bob) McGuire of St. Louis, Mo.; brother-in-law, John (Linda) Blackard of Kaw City; sister-in-law, Sue (Charles) Brush of Sequin, Texas; special aunts, Gladys VanHoesen of Enid, and Mabel Dressen of Oklahoma City; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at the Assembly of God Church, 1325 Airline Road, Racine, Friday, Oct. 14, 1999, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Held officiating. Interment will follow at Mound Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made in his name to Racine Assembly of God Church, c/o Maresh-Meredith Funeral Home, 803 Main Street, Racine, Wis. 53403. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSPTSA Meeting — The East Middle School PTSA will hold a meeting on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Pumpkin Decorating Contest — Kids! Create a creature for our Pumpkin Patch. Entry is open to children age 12 and under. Pick up your pumpkin at the Library and return before Oct. 31. Winners selected by random drawing. Free concert. Overton & Broadway return with another Rock and Reach Christian concert Sunday night, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church. Fifth and Cleveland. Everyone is welcome. adv. Singles Plan Meeting — Singles Connection will meet to play Bingo at Conoco Atrium Cafeteria on Saturday at 7 p.m. Enter at Gate F and tell Security you are a guest of PCSEA Singles Group. For more information you may contact Mary Lou at 762-0578. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Suspicious Activity — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:03 a.m. Tuesday that someone had used his name and Social Security number to get a credit card. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Fire — The Communications Center received a report at 6:51 a.m. Tuesday that a fire alarm was sounding at Lowe’s, 3500 North Fourteenth Street. All stations of the Ponca City Fire Department responded but found no fire. New Door County Candles! Peppermint Stick, Cookie Dough, Butter Pecan. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Item Missing — A man from the 1600 block of Holbrook reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday that an animal trap had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Son Molested — A woman from the 2000 block of Turners Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 11:19 a.m. Tuesday to report that her son had been molested. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Vehicle Tag Missing — A woman from the 400 block of East Park Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday that someone had taken the tag off her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a information was logged. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Cellular Phone Missing — A man from the 500 block of Virginia Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday that someone had stolen his cellular phone. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Fraud — A man from the 800 block of North Sunset Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday that someone from Canada had called and tried to get his bank account number. An officer was assigned and a possible fraud report was taken. Bicycle Abandoned — A woman from the 800 block of East Grand Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:43 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been abandoned. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Fight — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday that subjects in the 400 block of East Hartford Avenue were getting ready to fight. Two officers were assigned and a citation was issued for assault and battery, and three citations were issued for destruction of private property. It was logged that the subjects involved were all juveniles. Stolen Check — An employee at Pizza Hut reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday that a check had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 400 block of North Birch Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been stolen from West Middle School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of North Waverly Street and Hubbard Road. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. Vehicle Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:51 p.m. Tuesday from a residence in the 300 block of West Gary Avenue that a car in the driveway was on fire. Three units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation. Burglary Attempt — A woman from the 1000 block of Shirlee Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:43 p.m. Tuesday that someone had attempted to enter her residence while she was gone. An officer was assigned and an attempted burglary report was taken. Check for Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:28 p.m. Tuesday from a resident in the 100 block of Glenside Avenue that she could smell burning plastic. Units from two Ponca City Fire Department stations responded and found no fire, but reported the problem was with the dishwasher. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South First Street and Cherry Avenue at 8:36 p.m. Tuesday that a 29-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue. Two other officers responded and a vehicle was towed from the scene. A 51-year-old man was held for DUI and a 48-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Abandoned Vehicle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:48 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle abandoned in the 100 block of North Pine Street was being towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Seventh Street and Lucas Avenue at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday that a 38-year-old man was being held for DUI, transporting an open container, having no insurance, reckless driving, and no driver’s license in possession. A vehicle was towed from the scene. LIFESTYLESBusy Bee Club Members Meet Busy Bee Club Members MeetMembers of the Busy Bee Club met Oct. 6 at the home of Vivian Davis, 1043 North Third. Beulah McCartney, president, presided over the business meeting. Helen Taylor led the group in the salute to the flag, and “The Lord’s Prayer.” She also gave the devotion “Your Blessings Are So Many Lord” by Clay Harrison. Members answered roll call with something of interest, and Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. Members reported taking three large sacks of clothing to Peachtree Landing, and magazines to the hospital and Shawn Manor. Members also brought articles for the Child Development Center. Games were played with prizes going to Beulah McCartney and Helen Taylor. Helen Hiskett won the mystery bowl prize. The Oct. 20 meeting will be hosted by Viola Haley, 2405 Barclay. Little NewsSteve and Robyn Young, 204 North Irving, announce the birth of a daughter at 1:05 p.m. Oct. 1, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Taryn Nicole Young weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. She has a sister, Jordan Paige, 4. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Pat Young of Blackwell, and paternal grandparents are Marlin and Doris Young of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Virgil and Elizabeth Young of Blackwell. Alec James Hinecker is the name selected by Michael W. and Patrice M. Hinecker of Wichita. Kan. for their son born at 11:44 a.m. Sept. 4, 1999, at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita. The baby weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are the late Brenda and Rodney Owen, and paternal grandparents are Marilyn Middlebusher and the late Richard D. Hinecker. Great-grandparents are John W. and Daisy L. Brown, the late Animone and Olen Overholt, and the late Herbert and Janet Greensfelder. Dick Stone Speaker for CWF EventThe Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church met for an evening dessert Oct. 7. Guests were men of the church, members of the evening groups, Inheritors and Guild. Announcement was made that Church Women United World Community Day service would be Nov. 5 at Albright Methodist Church. The District 3 fall meeting will be Oct. 16 at the Newkirk Christian Church with the Rev. Dorothy Coy-Light from Community Christian Church giving a program on a trip to the British Isles. A community sing-a-long and “follow the leader” medley was led by Sharon Cooper, accompanied by Linda Wilson. Chris Schilling introduced the guest speaker, Dick Stone, who is a life-long member of the Christian Church. He has taught Sunday School classes for many years, and has served on church boards as a deacon and elder. Stone has served on the board of the Colorado Christian Home for 12 years. He is currently serving his second term as city commissioner. His topic was entitled “Live Wisely…Live On.” His theme focused on stewardship, time, talent and treasure, and discussed his activities as a church layman and as a city commissioner, highlighting various city projects. The closing worship was given by Pauletta Beaty, who used scriptures from Phillipians and Matthew. Reeves Celebrate 58th AnniversaryLloyd and Maxine Reeves celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary Oct. 5. They were married on that date in 1941 at Princeton, Mo. They have resided in Ponca City since 1947. Mrs. Reeves was employed with Paris and Sons Furniture and Irene’s Interiors before retiring, and Mrs. Reeves retired from Conoco in 1981. Celebrating with them during the weekend were Jim and Laura Disbrow of Oklahoma City, and Paul Reeves. The honorees were feted at a dinner Tuesday evening at the Amarillo Grill hosted by Ray and Rosemary Ramsey and Bob and Shirley Rogers. SPORTSPonca City and Enid Rivalry Heats Up Ponca City and Enid Rivalry Heats UpBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City offensive tackles Caleb Stevenson and Casey Badley had just barely started grade school the last time the Wildcats defeated the Enid Plainsmen. But both agree the fact that Enid has won nine straight games doesn’t take away from the rivalry that goes along with one of the state’s longest series. “It still seems pretty strong,” Stevenson said of the rivalry. “We’d like to break their streak — we’d like to break everyone’s streak.” Badley, who was also a starter last season when the Plainsmen won 44-17, would like a chance to settle the score. “This year they don’t seem to be as big or as talented as they have in the past,” he said. “We can win, we just need to play well as a team.” That’s a through echoed by Stevenson. “Enid looks like they are going to be pretty good,” he said. “But I think we can beat them. We just have to play together.” Both said the Wildcats have to put the 62-0 shelling by Owasso last week out of their minds. “We let Owasso get to us a little and didn’t run our plays right,” Stevenson said. “But we have to forget that and just think about the next game.” “We’re trying not to think about it,” Badley said of last Friday night. “But we did do some things right. We were able to move the ball. We just didn’t keep it together.” The Ponca City-Enid game this year may have more than just a rivalry riding on the outcome. Both teams are still looking for that first District 6A-3 win. In fact, Enid is still looking for that first win of the season. The Plainsmen are off to a 0-6 start for the first time in their history, according to Enid officials. Despite being 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the district, the Wildcats are not out of the chase for the playoffs. Although neither player is thinking that far ahead, Badley notes, “we can win the next three if we just win and play good.” JVs Play Well, But Lose 35-0It didn’t show on the scoreboard, but the Wildcat JVs played better in Monday night, 35-0 loss to Owasso, according to assistant coach Steve McHenry. “We didn’t play that bad,” McHenry said of the final score.“They blocked a punt on us and then scored late in the game. “The kids played hard four four quarters and that’s a big improvement. We just got in a hole and couldn’t climb out.” McHenry spotlighted the offensive play of fullback Brandon Dilbeckk and tailback Wes Day along with receivers Joe Oswald and Josh Kelle. Defensively, the coaches praised the play of Brent Allison and Cameron Moore. The JVs are scheduled to play Enid here next Monday. Cougars Get Win No. 6Ponca City’s eighth grade footballers go after win No. 6 this evening at Sullins Stadium as they host Bartlesville, starting at 5 p.m. The unbeaten Cougars made Enid Waller their latest victim Thursday, winning 28-6 on Enid’s field. Antwon Moore put Ponca City on the scoreboard in the first quarter, capping a drive with a 15-yard TD run. Moore also added the conversion for an 8-0 lead. Quarterback Devin Anderson ran the option to perfection, galloping 68 yards in the second quarter for the Cougars’ second touchdown. Moore ran in the extra points for a 16-0 halftime led. Ponca City struck quickly in the second half as T.E. Hankins took the kickoff and returned it 75 yards for a touchdown and a 22-0 lead. After the offense bogged down, the defense took over with Trant Goldsmith intercepting an Enid pass and returning it 55 yards for the final Ponca City score. Waller avoided the whitewash late in the game. The Cougars had two pass interceptions in the game. Scott Hartman had the first one. “The defense played real well,” said coach Brad Parent. “The offense struggled a little with mistakes, fumbles and interception. “But to score 28 points with four turnovers is pretty good. Following today’s game, the Cougars play host to Enid Emerson Thursday in their final home game of the season. The Cougars close our the season at Blackwell Oct. 19 and at Woodward on Oct. 28. Junior High TennisSingles: 1. Allison Hufnagel (PC) def. Lindsay Williarns (Stw), 6-0 2. Morgan Meister (PC) def. Heather Self (Stw), 6-4 3. Monica Cardwell (PC) def. Monique Witt (Stw), 6-1 4. Michaela Cavener (PC) def. Adrien Hawkins (Stw), 6-1 5. Hope Sanders (PC) def. Tabi Dorl (Stw), 6-0 6. Stacy Murray (PC) def. Brittany Larson (Stw), 6-4 7, Janna Leach (PC) def. Mandy Longan (Stw), 6-2 8. Danielle Keim (PC) def. Sara Phillips (Stw), 6-1 9. Alisha Altman (PC) def. Amber Dockery (Stw), 6-0 10. Katie Blake (PC) def. Darci Phillips(Stw), 6-3 11. Amanda Lewis (PC) def. Thea Norris (Stw), 6-0 12. Allison Ford (PC) def. Gita Young(Stw), 6-1 13. Jenni Cowan(PC) def. Kara Fritts (Stw), 6-3 14. Kyla Lewis (PC) def. Crystal Myers (Stw), 6-2 15. Audrey Eubank (PC) def. Nicole Mitchell (Stw), 6-0 16. Hallie, Martin (PC) def. Amber Dockery (Stw), 6-4 Doubles: 1. Michaela Cavener-Monica Cardwell) (PC) def. Williams-Self (Stw), 6-3 2. Alisha Altman-Stacy Muffay (PC) def. Hawkins-Dorl (Stw), 6-3 3. Witt-Lawson (Stw) def. Bonnie Blumert/Kristen Trepton (PC), 6-2 4. Krystal Loney-Jordon Lunsford (PC) def. Longan-D.Phillips (Stw), 6-3 5. Cassandra Coldiron-Kelle Waddell l(PC) def. S. Phillips-Dockery (Stw), 6-3 6. Leah Dester-Zareen Durrani (PC) def. Norris-Young (Stw), 6-1 7. Amanda Lewis-Lindsay Stafford (PC) def. Fritts-Myers (Stw), 6-3 8. Mitchell-Young (Stw) def. Amanda Lee-Laura Knight (PC), 7-5 Cougars Pop BartlesvillePonca City’s eighth grade Cougars continued to roll through conference opponents, blasting Bartlesville, 35-8, here Tuesday. The Poncans struck quickly as Antwon Moore broke loose on a 59-yard scoring jaunt early in the first period. Moore got free again on the next series, carrying down to the Bartlesville 18. Quarterback Devin Anderson scored from there on the option to give the Cougars a 12-0 lead. Anderson scored again in the second period on a 12-yard run as Ponca City jumped in front 20-0. Bartlesville threatened in the closing seconds of the first half, but T.C. Hankins intercepted the pass at the goal line to preserve the shutout. The defense struck in the third period as Hankins tipped another Bartlesville pass and it landed in the hands of Micah Tipton, who returned it 51 yards for a score. Bartlesville finally broke the ice to narrow the score to 28-9 late in the third period, but Ponca City had the last word as Brett Springer galloped 62 yards for the final TD. The Cougars are now 7-0. Turkey, Waterfowl Rules Help HuntersKay County will get a fall turkey season next year and waterfowl hunters will have more opportunities to harvest waterfowl at Sooner Lake after the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved several new hunting regulations which will go into effect in 2000. One of the most significant changes will expand opportunities for bowhunters. Currently, deer archery season occurs in a split season, the first of which begins Oct. 6, and lasts for a total of 78 days. The new regulation will expand the split season to 83 days and establish Oct. 1 as opening day. Also, the Commission voted to approve the use of electronic tracking devices as a tool to recover harvested deer. The use of thermal tracking devices will not be allowed. Other major regulations changes include: — Opening a falconry season for greater prairie chickens. The season will run Nov. 1 - Feb. 15, with a daily limit of one bird and a possession limit of two. The season on lesser prairie chickens will remain closed. — Opening fall turkey season in Kay County. The season limit will be one turkey. — Opening fall archery turkey season on most Department-owned wildlife management areas in southeast Oklahoma. — Making deer archery season at Sandy Sanders WMA the same as statewide. — Deleting the camping restriction at Pushmataha WMA. — Allowing the hunting of all legal waterfowl and coots at Sooner Lake. — Numerous housekeeping items regarding hunting at public hunting areas around the state. Check the 2000-2001 Oklahoma Hunting Regulations for specifies. Hatcher also addressed the Commission about reducing the annual bag limit for antlered bucks from three to two, and also for extending the number of doe days throughout most of the state. The Commission voted to table both measures for further study. In other business, the Commission voted to approve a proposal to offer five permits for special auction hunts. The permits that will be auctioned will be for an elk hunt at Cookson Hills WMA, a modern firearms deer hunt at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, a spring turkey hunt at Osage/Western Wall WMA and two permits for a quail hunt at Packsaddle WMA. During the 1998 legislative session, the Oklahoma Legislature authorized the Commission to offer as many as five special hunt permits for public auction outside the Department's Controlled Hunts program. In 1999, the Department auctioned two such permits. One was for a spring turkey hunt at the McCurtain County Wilderness Area, and the other was for a fall elk hunt at Cookson Hills WMA. Also, the Commission voted to approve controlled, antlerless-only deer hunts on designated portions at Ft. Cobb State Park. The hunts are necessary because the deer herd in and around Ft. Cobb State Park has become seriously overpopulated, said Richard Hatcher, chief of the Department's Wildlife Division. Deer are causing extensive damage to agricultural crops and posing a significant safety hazard to motorists. Hunting is the most effective management strategy used to control whitetailed deer populations, and these hunts offer additional opportunities for Oklahoma hunters to enjoy a highquality hunting experience. In other business, the Commission voted to approve an Agency Organization Executive Compensation Plan. The plan includes salary adjustments for several administrative positions. Organizational changes include establishing two new positions. Those positions will be a Chief of Administration and an Assistant Director. In a personnel-related item, the Commission recognized two employees for long tenures of continuous service to the Department. Loren Damron, Warden Supervisor, was honored for 25 years of continuous service. Steve Spade, manager of the Byron Fish Hatchery, was honored for 20 vears of service. In his monthly financial statement, Robert Taylor, the Department's fiscal services coordinator, reported that the Department's Lifetime License Account had more than $3.5 million available for withdrawal. In addition, Taylor added that Lifetime License sales were up more than nine percent from this time last year. Total revenues were up more than 11 percent, and expenditures were up nearly nine percent. Taylor also updated the Commission on the Department's Y2K compliance efforts. At this point, he said, the focus is on updating the Universal License system. Software development for that phase of the project should be complete by early November, and the system should be totally complete by Dec. 1. The next phase will be to update the hunter safety, inventory and Controlled Hunts databases. The Commission will meet again on Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. at the Department's headquarters in Oklahoma City. PCBB End SeasonGrand Lake was the site of the Ponca City Buddy Bass Club’s final tournament of 1999 season. Running away with the victory was the team of David Armbrust and Mark Fagg, who weighed in the only 5-fish limit of the day worth 12-pounds, 2 ounces. Lanny and Chris Johnson slid into second with a 9-7 stringer which also included the big bass of the tournament, a 4-2 oz. largemouth. Third place went to Larry Platt and Mark Reeves who managed an 8-6 stringer. Y2K officer elections and the year end trophies will be presented at the clubs last meeting on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the VFW lounge. Outdoor NotesHunter EducationThe Oklahoma Department of Wildlife will be teaching a Hunter Education Course Oct. 16-17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 16th, and from I to 4 p.m. on the 17th at the Frontier School in Red Rock. Students must attend both days in order to receive certification. Students will receive instruction in hunter ethics, firearms responsibility, ammunition, laws and regulations, archery, muzzleloading, survival, game care and wildlife identification. All students will be required to pass a written test upon completion of the course with a test score of 70 percent or better. All hunters born on or after Jan. 1, 1972 are required to complete hunter education certification before a hunting license or deer license can be purchased in Oklahoma. For additional info contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife 405-522-4572. Shotgun TrainingA Shotgun Training Education Program one-day Advance Wing Shooting Workshop, presented by the Oklahoma Outdoor Women’s Association and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be held Saturday, Oct 16, at the Newkirk County Club, starting at 9 a.m. There is no cost for the hands-on workshop for beginners and experienced shooters who are interested in improving their shotgun skills. The course will cover distance judging, shotgun pattering, an introduction to non-toxic shot, a shooting shills testing and basic shooting instruction. Shotguns, ammunition, heating and eye protection will provided or participants may bring their own. The class will be limited to 35 shooters and interested persons must contact Game Warden Tracy Daniels (765-1921).
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