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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, October 20, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALConfusing City Hall Clock Tower Numerals Wrong Confusing City Hall Clock Tower Numerals WrongBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer If you want to know what time it is, never mind looking at the City Hall clock tower. Because, even if the clock was running, which it is not, it doesn’t know the time either. Seems the clock company got confused on its Roman numerals. The clock’s numerals are fine 1 through 4, but go astray at 5 with an upside down “V.” The count is right on five and six, but both have the turned down “V,” which is fine if you are reading from the tip-top of the tower, looking down. After some research on clock towers The News has discovered almost always the “V’s” are inverted on tower clocks. But it would make more sense from the ground if they were not. Numbers 8, 9 and 10 are fine, but the slot for 11 is also the Roman numeral 9. So, if you’re keeping score, that’s two 9s. The Roman numeral for 11 is XI, but, somehow, the clock folks got mixed up and did another IX. And then, who knows what 12 midnight or 12 noon is, as the clock numerals show IIX, when 12 should be XII — but who is counting? Where is quality control when you need it? Thank goodness the wayward numbers were discovered before it was about to strike the Millennium hour signaling the beginning of the year 2000 at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1. Question is — would the clock ever have gotten beyond 10 o’clock? Talk about a glitch that could be worse than Y2K, this could have caused major problems. How would we know when to drop the lighted Millennium ball? By then, the Millennium Committee would have had another first, but would the ball have been dropped too early or too late? How about putting the wrong numerals from the clocks in the Millennium time capsule? Perhaps the folks of the next millennium can figure it out. Course, by then, they’ll be known as American numerals. In the case of the Civic Center, even the fabled mouse from the Hickory Dickory Dock caper couldn’t have been on three dials at once, let alone trying to figure out where to go. So, once more, the Civic Center Complex makes history. This time with the clock that can’t tell time. But as time marches on everything will be ship shape as the citizens voted on Oct. 12, to pass the half-cent sales tax measure to complete the renovation of the Civic Center. The election set a record with an approval rating of 86.6 percent for the historic restoration. More About Time City Manager Gary Martin said that all three faces of the clock will be corrected before it begins to mark the time for the community. Martin said it is hoped the clock will be ticking correctly by the date when the No. 1 Fire Station at the west end of the complex is to be dedicated in November. The clock company, Verdin Company of Cincinnati, has a red face about the errors, apologizing by letter. It is sending new dials, at no cost to the city, to replace the misplaced numbers. Gives a whole new meaning to redialing. Hughes Memorial It seems fitting, and, perhaps, the sort of practical joke that the late community leader, Larry Hughes, would have enjoyed — having a clock with duplicate or backward numerals. The singing carillon and clocks for the west tower of City Hall are being funded with a memorial in Hughes’ name. A well-known banker and civic leader, Hughes died of cancer in 1997. The idea of the carillon and clocks was implemented by his daughters, Lori Hughes Markes and Allison Hughes Eve, with funds from the Larry Hughes Memorial Community Betterment Fund. Community Infrastructure On Program for ThursdayProgram for the Far North Central Oklahoma Rural Development Council meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kay Room of Kaw Electric Cooperative will be on Community Infrastructure, as scheduled from last year’s Strategic Plan. Scheduled to be on the program is Shelley Bacon, Grant Analyst from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Ms. Bacon will present a review of the OWRB loan and grant program, including the Bond Issue Program, Emergency Grant Program and the Rural Economic Action Plan. Another presenter for the Thursday meeting will be Judy Duncan from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). She will discuss the services available from DEQ to help recruit business and industry to Oklahoma. She will tell the audience how DEQ can assist cities and towns in qualifying for various loans and grants through needs surveys and development of schedules for problem correction in water and sewer systems. The Northern Oklahoma Development Association will have a representative at the meeting to talk about local transportation, specifically the Transit System that they are implementing in northern Oklahoma. Representative Jim Reese and Senator Paul Muegge are invited to update attendees on what they anticipate for the next legislative session. Chris Rink, the newly appointed Executive Director for the Oklahoma Rural Development Council, will be introduced, and community projects will be discussed as time permits. Anyone interested in seeing northern Oklahoma grow and prosper is encouraged to attend. For more information., call Marilyn Harmon at (580) 363-1260. DuPont, Conoco Agree on DealHOUSTON (AP) — Conoco Inc. has agreed to continue supplying natural gas for former parent DuPont Co., one of the largest U.S. industrial natural gas users, the companies said Tuesday. Under the two-year deal, Conoco Gas Marketing will keep providing natural gas to 31 DuPont plants. Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont acquired Conoco during the height of the oil boom in 1981, but spun off the Houston integrated oil company in August. The companies did not disclose how much the agreement is worth. Conoco has a refinery in Ponca City, Okla. Woman Gives EMTs Thanks DinnerBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer Under ordinary circumstances, Sue Boyles would have died a year ago. Oct. 18, 1998, on a Sunday afternoon, she experienced a “sudden death occurrence” — a complete stoppage of heart and brain activity. Through the quick actions of Ron Cremer and Kevin Roe, emergency medical technicians, and the accompanying firefighters of Fire Station No. 4, Boyles was brought back to life within a minute and 38 seconds from the onset of the incident; two minutes would have been the maximum safe range for revival. Boyles, and her husband Hal, provided a dinner Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, for the men of the fire station, located on Pecan Road, stating this was just a small way they had to show appreciation to the men for saving her life and for the job they do. Most of the time, EMTs and other rescue personnel have no idea how the people they helped or treated are doing following an incident — whether they lived and regained a normal life or not. Boyles is one who has taken the time to let them know, and to thank them. “These men save a lot of lives and don’t hear about how the people are afterwards,” expressed Mrs. Boyles. She wants to encourage people who have been helped by medical emergency personnel to express their thanks and to let them know how they are faring. When the call came in, Capt. Jim Beller and driver Gary Vap followed Cremer and Roe in the fire truck. Both EMTs conveyed how important and helpful the two fire fighters were in the incident — how important extra personnel are in any situation. They also explained that every EMT is trained to handle similar situations, that they are no heroes, and that they just happened to be on duty at the time the call came in. The sudden death occurrence experience by Boyles differs from a heart attack in that the heart and brain “just stop.” She was lucky in that her husband was with her at the time of the incident; he heard her fall to the floor and immediately called 911. Another lucky break was that they live in close proximity to the fire station — thus, the short response and revival time. Many sudden death occurrences happen at night while the person is asleep and, therefore, go undetected or happen under conditions where another person is unaware of the occurrence. The survival rate is estimated to be less than five percent. A portable defibrillator is standard equipment on all city-owned ambulances. Since the time of Boyles’ sudden death occurrence, the city has placed defibrillators in both ambulances and all four fire engines. Nearly NewsOops! Sorry about that. Please accept NN’s apology of the informant on Tuesday’s house fire as being a male mail carrier, when in fact the postal worker referred to in the story was not a he. Fact is Kim Coons is a she, and we’re all proud of her action. We’ll try to be more careful of keeping all the facts correct. Way to go, Kim! Most everyone who has youngsters in school know that Thursday and Friday, there’s no school. For those who don’t have youngsters in school, it’s worth stating that Ponca City Public Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday for state teachers meeting and fall break. This years state teachers’ meeting are being held in Oklahoma City on Thursday. Friday is recognized as fall break for the district. All offices will be closed both days, and classes will resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 25. New Ombudsman Supervisor Named For Eight CountiesSharon Semrad has been chosen as the new Ombudsman Supervisor serving eight counties: Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble. The Ombudsman Supervisor receives, investigates and resolves complaints made by or in behalf of residents of long-term care facilities, coordinates the Ombudsman Volunteer program, and also serves as a consultant to the community on issues and needs affecting older long-term care facility residents. Semrad is an Enid native, attended NWOSU and majored in Social Work. She was previously employed at Hospice Circle of Love, involved with direct patient care. Other training includes crisis intervention, bereavement counseling, and volunteer coordination. Her husband, Lee Semrad delivers cakes for Little Debbie. The Ombudsman Supervisor’s office is located in the NODA office at 2901 North Van Buren, Enid. The phone number is (580)237-4810 or 1-800-749-1149. Aggressive Plant Big Trouble At Tallgrass Prairie PreservePAWHUSKA (AP) — Once hailed as a miracle forage and planted by the Oklahoma Wildlife and Conservation Department, the sericea lespedeza is now considered a demon weed among ranchers and conservationists. The tenacious, aggressive plant, a legume introduced to the United States from Japan about a century ago, has been used for wildlife habitat and as a soil stabilizer on roadsides. ‘‘It used to be encouraged,’’ said Alan Peoples, assistant chief of the wildlife division. ‘‘Now we would exchange sericea for just about anything else. It’s a scourge.’’ The plant has brought trouble to the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, a 38,600-acre oasis of bluestem grass, sky and grazing bison in Osage County. ‘‘It’s the only invader that will take over our native bluestem,’’ said Frederick Drummond, a third-generation rancher on the Osage and a member of the Oklahoma Nature Conservancy chapter’s board of trustees. Drummond described the plant as ‘‘a more fiendish problem’’ than kudzu, a vine once planted as a soil erosion remedy. Kudzu has suffocated trees, power lines and fences across the South in an almost non-stoppable fashion. Bob Hamilton, assistant director of the preserve, said sericea lespedeza only recently became a noticeable problem. ‘‘It’s simmered along since the early 1990s, but now it’s reached a threshold where it’s able to explode. It’s as if someone flew over with a big salt shaker and just shook down seeds,’’ he said. The problem of the plant’s hold on the state is compounded by the fact that spring and winter prescribed burns at the preserve and on rangeland seem to strengthen the plant. The only herbicides that have any effect on the plant are expensive and don’t work well, Hamilton said. Hamilton said he knows of some ranches in the Osage where the cost of spraying if approaching the value of the land. He describes sericea lespedeza as the ‘‘top nightmare plant.’’ Hamilton is experimenting with burning the sericea in late summer when it is blooming. That seems to tend to decrease the plant vigor, kill some adult plants and decrease seedlings. Langston University researchers are experimenting with putting goats on grassland infested with the plant. They are working with Kansas ranchers on the project. The number of acres of sericea lespedeza in Kansas has risen from 50,000 acres in 1991 to 330,000 in 1999. The Legislature there voted to put the plant on its noxious weed list effective July 1. ‘‘Goats love sericea,’’ said Steve Hart, an assistant research professor at the School of Agriculture and Applied Science at Langston. ‘‘They graze it right into the ground.’’ He said it takes three years for the persistent plant to disappear. The plant is found everywhere in the state but the Panhandle. David M. Engle, a professor of rangeland ecology at Oklahoma State University, said the plant threatens wildlife habitat. ‘‘If you like wildlife, it should be of concern to you,’’ he said. Engle said it would deprive people of wildlife someday. The plant, once established, is bushy with dense foliage that blocks sunlight to other plants. It produces toxic chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants. Fire softens the seed coating, encouraging germination. Singles Connection Dance Set SaturdaySingles Connection will meet to go dancing on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the American Legion. This will be the Vietnam Veterans Benefit Dance with music provided by Bruce Benson and EOS, a Blues and Rock and Roll band. Tickets are $7 and are available at the American Legion Post on South Avenue, from VVA members or at the door. For more information, you may contact Mary Lou at 762-0578. OSU Homecoming Activities Are ListedSTILLWATER — Homecoming 1999 “A Timeless Tradition” at Oklahoma State University continues this week. Activities planned for the remainder of the week include: Oct. 21 — Street painting on University Avenue near Washington, painting spirit slogans on the street at 6 p.m.; Oct. 22 — From 6:30 to 9 p.m. — The Walkaround — Fraternity and sorority houses decorated for Homecoming on University Avenue; — “Cowboy Craze” Pep Rally at 9 p.m.; Oct. 23 — 8 a.m. — Homecoming parade starts at 12th and Main and concludes at 9:30 a.m. at the Hall of Fame on Main Street — OSU Band concert 50 minutes prior to game time at Hester Street and Athletic Avenue. Listen to the music, then follow the band to Lewis Field; — Homecoming game at 11:30 a.m. features OSU vs. Kansas State at Lewis Field; and — Precision traditional dance competition at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Sen. Muegge Notes Flu Head StartThe flu season in Oklahoma is officially under way, with the State Health Department beginning to receive information about new cases this fall, according to information received this week from Sen. Paul Muegge’s office. In 1998, more than 50 cases of influenza were reported, but the actual numbers were probably in the hundreds. That’s because doctors don’t always report each individual flu case or the person who is sick may simply treat himself without seeing a nurse or physician at all. While most people end up missing several days of work or school because of flu, for others, it can be far worse. Health officials say it can cause a person to develop pneumonia, which can be fatal. People at greatest risk for complications because of flu are individuals over the age of 65, as well as people who have chronic health conditions, including heart disease, breathing disorders or HIV infection. Fortunately, there are immunizations to help protect you from the flu. These are available free at your local county health department. While the shot can result in some soreness, it will not cause you to actually get the flu, as they do not contain a live virus. To obtain additional information where to get a flu shot, you can contact the Kay County Health Department at 580-872-1641. If residing in Grant County, you may call 580-295-2906. DEATHSGlenda June Kelley Farris Glenda June Kelley FarrisGlenda June Kelley Farris, Ponca City resident, died Monday morning, Oct. 18, 1999, at her home. She was 59. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Kizer officiating; the Rev. Tom Estes will assist. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Wednesday. Glenda June Kelley Farris was born March 11, 1940, in Ponca City, the daughter of Glenn W. and Maude Evelyn (Ward) Kelley. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education in the Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School. On Jan. 18, 1958, she married Donald Ray Farris at the First Methodist Church in Pawnee. She started in nursing at the age of 15 when she went to work for the Ponca City Hospital. She worked for the next 18 years in nursing in Minnesota and Illinois before leaving the profession as a doctor’s assistant. The couple returned to Ponca City for several years before moving to Chandler in 1987 when her husband worked for the Farm Fresh Dairy. While in Chandler, the couple owned and operated a restaurant. They returned to Ponca City in 1994. She was a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed her church, working with crafts, cooking, and spending with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of the home; three sons, David Ray Farris of Bertrand, Neb., Mark Anthony Farris of Crescent, and William Denton Farris of Ponca City; her mother, Evelyn Kelley of Ponca City; her brother, Roy S. Kelley Sr. of Ponca City; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; an infant daughter, Kelly Sue; and one brother, Dennis Kelley. Honorary casket bearers will be David Ray Farris, Mark Anthony Farris, William Denton Farris, Steve Kelley Jr., Lester Knight and Darrell Ward. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, Inc., 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. The family will be at the home at 508 Marland Drive. June MannJune Mann, resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 69. The funeral will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sheila Combs-Francis, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Thursday. The casket will be closed following the service. June Mann was born June 27, 1930, at Duncan, the daughter of James Claude and Floycie Pauline Latham Haney. She attended schools at Duncan, graduating from high school there in 1948. On Feb. 10, 1950, she married Jerry Wayne Mann, and the couple made their home in Ponca City. For a number of years, she worked for Lee Drake Real Estate. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and had attended Albright United Methodist Church. In earlier years, she was active in PTA. She enjoyed her family. She is survived by two sons, Ken Mann of Ponca City, and Mitch Mann of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Suzy Stillwell of Ponca City, and Jerri Stone of Newkirk; two sisters, Jean Sutherland of Taos, N.M., and Joan Lewis of Marlow; a brother, Chris Haney of Cumming, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on June 29, 1991; her parents; and a sister, Janette Hunter. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, Kay County Chapter, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. The family will be at the home, 2551 Olivewood Court, No. 401. George Richard JewsburyBLACKWELL — George Richard Jewsbury, resident of Blackwell, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, 1999, in the Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater. He was 65. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Mark Meador officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery. George Richard Jewsbury was born on July 3, 1934, in Blackwell, the son of Edward Calvin and Florence Elvira (Friend) Jewsbury. He grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell public schools. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1952. He then furthered his education by attending Northern Oklahoma Junior College in Tonkawa, where he also graduated. While in college, he worked at the Hazel-Atlas Glass Plant. He then entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Following his discharge, he returned to Blackwell and began working at the Blackwell Zinc Company, where he worked for 14 years. He then worked at various business in Blackwell. He married Deanna Ysbrand on March 17, 1979, in Blackwell, where they settled. The same year, he began working at the Ponca City Post Office, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell, and he was an avid bowler and sports enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of the home; one son, Gregg R. Jewsbury of Fayetteville, Ark.; and three stepdaughters, Pam Denton and Ann Ysbrand, both of Blackwell, and Theresa Walkup of Tulsa. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Joy Jewsbury; a brother, Edward C. Jewsbury; and a sister who died in infancy. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Brian Lee PappanNEWKIRK — Brian Lee Pappan, infant son of Russell Pappan and Kellie Ward, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 18, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. He was 11 days. He was born Oct. 7, 1999, in Tulsa. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in the Washunga Cemetery with Danny W. Cornish, minister of the Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Chris Pappan, Anthony Harrgle and Reno Stone, all of Newkirk; his grandparents, Walter and Betty Pappan and Lila Ward, all of Newkirk; and great-grandmother, Daisy Pappan of Newkirk. Nancy Lee FroelichNancy Lee Froelich, resident of Ponca City, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at her home. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Nancy Lee Froelich was born in Ponca City and grew up in Ponca City and Wichita, Kan., graduating from high school in Wichita. She is survived by a son, Mark T. Wright of Denver Colo.; her mother, Wilma Foust of Ponca City; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. ObituariesRonald Dean CurtsTULSA — Ronald Dean Curts, son-in-law of Charles and Marilyn Hanger of Ponca City, passed away Oct. 10. 1999. He was born April 15, 1946, in El Paso, Texas. Ron spent the majority of his life in Tulsa, having moved there with his parents as a baby. Ron contracted polio at age three, leaving him confined to a wheelchair. Ron never let his limitations hold him back from things he enjoyed. He went canoeing, riding in hot air balloons, deer hunting, and camping. He especially enjoyed a lifelong hobby of collecting knives. At one time, he had nearly 400 in his collection. Ron worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 14 years before retiring in 1994. In 1981, he was named the Handicap Employee of the Year for Tulsa. He was active in the Tulsa Jaycees until 1982 and was awarded the honor of National Jaycee Member of the Year in 1984. He volunteered at the Center for the Physically Limited until his death. He was an active member of Garnett Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Chardale; his father, Larry Curts of Oklahoma City; and numerous other relatives and those who loved him. Ron is best remembered for his quick smile, helping those in need, and his determination to overcome his limitations. The funeral was held 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Garnett Assembly of God in Tulsa. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rose Hill Funeral Home. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSVolunteers Needed — The Oklahoma Parents As Teachers (OPAT) needs volunteers. Candidates will work five to 10 hours a week, type, laminate, file, make books and games, answer phones and take messages. If you are interested in helping please call the Family Resource Center at 767-9509. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Harvestfest — The annual Harvestfest of the Central Oklahoma chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, under the tent at Marianne’s Rentals, 2701 West Britton Road in Oklahoma City. Sausage, bierock, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, and kuchen will be served at various booths with a $7 donation. A mini bazaar will also be featured. Public is invited. For additional information, call (405) 942-2391. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Craft Fair — Alpha Gamma Mother’s Club is sponsoring the 28th annual arts and crafts fair at the Unity Recreation Center. The event is scheduled Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A fund raiser for the club, the fair will include a concession stand. Vendors and other participants may call Karen Yost, 765-4688, for more information. Free Imprinting on Christmas Cards ‘til October 31st. Carla’s Hallmark. Downtown, 765-3094. adv. Fight — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:58 p.m. Tuesday from the 800 block of North First Street that a number of juveniles wee standing around while several were fighting. Two officers were assigned and a bat was confiscated. A report was taken. Items Missing — A person from the 2100 block of Canary reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7 a.m. Tuesday that some yard decorations 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. Bicycle Stolen — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday to report that her bicycle had been stolen from the 800 block of East Madison Avenue Saturday. 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. Mailbox Vandalized — A woman from the 500 block of North Flormable reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday that her mailbox had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Item Missing — A person from the 100 block of Hillside reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:41 a.m. Tuesday that a camper cover had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 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. Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department took a report of a minor accident at the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East Central Avenue at 5:28 p.m. Thursday. Forged Check — An employee at Sonic, 608 South Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday that a forged check had been received. 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. Library Preschool Programs — The Ponca City Library staff offers preschool programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The program for next week will be “Pumpkin Fair.” Youngsters ages 4-7 will have the program at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, while youngsters 2-3 years old will have it on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Art Display at Library — An art display of impressionistic landscapes is on display at the Ponca City Library. The display will be there for approximately one month. Pumpkin Decorating Contest — Youngsters interested in decorating a pumpkin can do so by going to the Ponca City Library and checking into the Pumpkin Decorating Contest going on. It is for youngsters 12 and under and the decorated pumpkins must be returned to the Library Pumpkin Patch before Oct. 31. Winners will be selected by random drawing. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Brookfield Avenue and North Union street at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday that a 38-year-old woman was being held for having no driver’s license and failing to display a tag. Items Missing — A woman from the 500 block of South Lincoln Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday that someone had broken into her camper, took items and killed a cat. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Abandoned Bicycle — A woman from the 500 block of North Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been found in the front yard. Animal Control was contacted to pick up the bicycle. Decorations Vandalized — A man from the 1800 block of Northeast Woodlands requested extra patrol for the area reporting that Halloween decorations had been vandalized. The information was logged. Deer Hit — The Communications Center received a call at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday that a deer had been hit one mile west of South Waverly Street on U.S. 60. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. Dog Gone — A man from the 800 block of South Second Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday that a dog had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Damaged — A woman from the 2900 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:47 p.m. Tuesday that the fog lamps on her vehicle had been cut. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Purse Stolen — A woman from the 800 block of North Elm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:37 a.m. Wednesday that her purse had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Check Odor — A woman from the 1700 block of Fairway Place reported to the Communications Center at 4:58 a.m. Wednesday that she could smell plastic burning. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and information was logged that it was the heating unit. October Bill Message — The Oklahoma Natural Gas requests that if you are planning any excavation work, be sure to use “Call Okie.” Underground lines will be located at no charge to you. Simply call 800-522-6543. To ensure proper service, please call several days prior to the planned excavation work. LIFESTYLESRenee Hodgson, Jason R. Hutton United in Marriage Renee Hodgson, Jason R. Hutton United in MarriageMr. and Mrs. Jason Ronald Hutton are residing in Edmond following their wedding earlier this year. Double-ring vows for Hutton and the former Renee Anne Hodgson were solemnized in St. Mary’s Catholic Church by the Rev. Marvin Leven, uncle of the bride. The bride is the daughter of David and Rosaleah Hodgson of Ponca City, and the bridegroom is the son of Ron Hutton and Sylvia Smith of Edmond. Grandparents of the bride are Mae Dean Hodgson of Eureka, Kan., Ramona Leven and A.A. Leven of Newkirk. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Dora Burris of Winfield, Kan., Gene and Bernie Lambring of Braman, and the late Hugh and Dorothy Hutton. Candlelighters were Savannah Hutton and Michelle Reynolds, and reader was Ada Pfeiffer. Carla Cullison attended the guest book, and Kassandra Pfeiffer was flowergirl, with Jordan Leven serving as ringbearer. Stephanie Reynolds was the Maid of Honor and Sara Vratil was Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Schieber, Shannon Hutton and Staci Norris. Ron Hutton served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Gary Guthrie, David Factor, John Hodgson and Marc Hodgson. Ushers were Anton Reynolds and Kirk Norris. The bride wore a gown of her own design with the bodice and train embellished with sequins. She carried an arrangement of white roses. Assisting with the reception and dance at the Moose Lodge were Jenny Crymes and Carolyn Bordan. Kildare FCE Members Win 67 RibbonsMembers of the Kildare FCE met in the home of Helen Janda Oct. 13. Karen Overman, president, called the meeting to order, and the salute to the flag and “The Lord’s Prayer” were said in unison. Helen Janda gave the devotion and led group singing of “Heart To My Heart.” Roll call was answered with “fair results” by the nine members present. Melba Irwin read the minutes, and committee reports were given. On Sept. 28, nine members of the Kildare FCE, and guest, Mary Rhyne, met at Furr’s Cafeteria. Enrollment forms for 2000 were submitted, and Mrs. Irwin reported on a membership and public relations meeting she had attended. FCE week was discussed, and announcement made that the Kildare FCE club donated $110.75 on sales of baked items at the country kitchen. The group earned Reserve Champion for their booth, second place for attractive display, third for presidents’ award, second in clothing, third in horticulture, second in cultural arts, fourth in foods. Members received a total of 67 ribbons. A proposed constitution change was discussed. The issue will be voted upon at the Oct. 25 county association luncheon. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so pamphlets were distributed to members. A Flu immunization clinic will be held Nov. 3 at the FCE building and volunteer workers are needed. Karen Overman announced there will be a photo transfer workshop Nov. 5 at the FCE building. Moni Neville gave the lesson “Fair Results,” and Melba Irwin gave the lesson on “Combustion Pollutants in the Home.” Winning game prizes were Marie Ewy, Mary Buesing and Margaret Hoepfinger. The Nov. 3 meeting will be held in the home of Moni Neville in Oklahoma City. NODA Offers Free Booklet To SeniorsAs 1999 draws to a close we can prepare for the close of the 20th century and the beginning of the new millennium. To lessen the impact of a possible disruption of supplies caused by weather or other unforeseen emergencies, seniors should store necessities (food, prescription medications), develop contingency plans and prepare financially and informationally. NODA Area Agency on Aging has prepared an emergency preparedness handbook “... And the Cupboard was Bare.” The handbook is for use by seniors living in northwest Oklahoma and is designed to serve as a basic reference for senior citizens to prepare for natural, man-made or Y2K emergencies. The handbook provides information on how to prepare for any emergency. It could be the key to survival while helping avoid anxiety for senior citizens and their families. To receive a free copy of ...And the Cupboard Was Bare, call Judy Rupp 580-237-2236, 800-7491149 or write NODA AAA, 2901 North Van Buren, Enid, Oklahoma 73703. Little NewsBryan and Nicole Gray of Ponca City announce the birth of a son at 2:09 p.m. Oct. 11, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Nicholas Bryan Gray weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 18 inches long. He has a sister, Noelle Sheets of Ponca City. Maternal grandparents are Marvin Champlin of Ponca City, and Lila Champlin of Houston, Texas. Paternal grandparents are John and Irene Gray of Manchester, England. SPORTSWildcats Trying To Air It Out More Wildcats Trying To Air It Out MoreBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The Wildcats tried to open up their offense a little more against Enid last week and if wide receiver Scott Steichen and center Josh Kirkpatrick have anything to do with it, the Cats will air it out a little more at Sand Springs Thursday. “We’ve been working on it in practice this week,” Kirkpatrick said. “We need to mix it up a little more.” The Wildcats completed 7-of-19 passes against Enid, reaching the goal of passing about 20 time a game that coach Rusty Benson has been setting. Four of those completions went to Steichen and went for 32 yards. “I kinda got in a groove,” Steichen said of his receptions. So much in the groove that he also had a reception on defense, picking up an interception from his safety spot. The main problem with the Cats attempt to throw the ball more this season has been in protecting the quarterback. Kirkpatrick, who had two good games in a row, according to Benson, says run blocking and pass blocking requires two very different techniques. “In pass blocking, you have to keep your head up and block the guy in front of you while at the same time look for blitzing linebackers,” Kirkpatrick notes. “In run blocking you’re just responsible for the guy across from you.” Both [players said the team was pretty down following the loss to Enid. “That was a team we thought we could beat,” Kirkpatrick said. But the players have rebounded and are looking ahead to Sand Springs, Steichen notes. “Sand Springs is pretty big,” her says. “But they don’t look very quick on film. That may give us a chance to pass the ball more.” “Sand Springs has several players over 6-foot and over 200 pounds,” Kirkpatrick says. “And they are experienced. They know what they’re doing. “We’ll have to play a good game.” OSU No. 3 OU No. 4 In PollingDALLAS (AP) — Kansas was the favorite of Big 12 coaches to win a third regular season league title in four years with defending champion Texas a close second in a preseason basketball poll announced Tuesday. Kansas received six first-place votes and 116 points to five first-place votes and 113 points for the Longhorns. The coaches named Texas junior Chris Mihm the preseason player of the year. Joining Mihm on the preseason all-conference team were Iowa State forward Marcus Fizer, Jayhawks center Eric Chenowith, Oklahoma forward Eduardo Najera and Oklahoma State forward Desmond Mason. Others receiving votes were Luke Axtell and Jeff Boschee of Kansas; Keyon Dooling of Missouri; Gabe Muoneke of Texas; and Rayford Young of Texas Tech. The preseason newcomer of the year was Baylor junior Terry Black, who played for Indian Hills (Iowa) Community College last season. The preseason freshman of the year was Nick Collison of Kansas. Oklahoma State got one first-place vote and was picked to finish third with 103 points, followed by Oklahoma, 89; Missouri, 84; and Iowa State, 55. Nebraska received 54 points and was picked to finish seventh, followed by Colorado, 50; Texas Tech, 47; Kansas State, 42; Texas A&M, 23; and Baylor, 16. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams or players. Area Teams Facing Crunch TimeBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor It’s crunch time as most of the area football teams vie for district titles and playoff berths in this Week 8. Unbeatens Tonkawa and Morrison try to stay that way against tough challengers while Newkirk, Pawnee and Woodland are on the bubble in the playoff picture and Deer Creek Lamont is trying to make recent history. All of the games are Thursday night with Tonkawa, Newkirk, Woodland, Pawnee and DCLA at home while Blackwell, Morrison and Shidler hit the road. Tonkawa (7-0, 6-0) vs. Wellston (4-3, 4-1) Tonkawa can wrap up the District A-5 title with a win over Wellston on a night when the Buccaneers open their rebuilt stadium. If the Bucs win Thursday, even a loss to Woodland in the regular season finale couldn’t keep Tonkawa from a repeat title. But Tonkawa is working on a 35-game regular season win streak, fifth longest in the state (Morrison hold the record with 70 straight wins 1989 through 1995) and would like for it to continue. Also, coach Steve Love’s Bucs are attempting to build toward another run at a state title. Not unusual for this time of year, the Buccaneers are a little banged up with center Austin Turner out for the season with a back injury and linebacker Jayton Tautfest sidelined for at least this week with a knee strain. Wellston is also biding for a spot in the playoffs and could throw the district lead into a three-way tie with an upset. “Wellston had a good running back, who’s 6-2, 180-pounds, and their quarterback is a pretty good thrower,” Love warns. “On defense, they use a 4-4 and have a couple of big old linemen. But overall, they are probably smaller that we are. “But this will be a tough game. We need to play hard.” Morrison (7-0, 4-0) at Alex (5-2 4-0) According to Wildcat coach Joe Sindelar, this is the first round of a four-team round robin battle over the next three weeks to determine the District B-3 champion. “There are four teams (Morrison, Alex, Oklahoma Christian School and Weleeka) who are 4-0 in the district,” Sindelar says. After this week, Morrison plays Weleeka and OCS in that order. It’s a tough finishing schedule, but Sindelar feels it will get his team ready for the playoffs. “The kids are ready and that is a tribute to the hard work they have put in.” the coach said. DCLA (1-2, 3-4) vs. Shidler (0-4, 2-5) New DCLA head coach Steve Neptune has the Eagles bidding for a spot in the playoffs for the first time in six years. The Eagles also have a good chance to finish at .500 “for the first time in four or five years.” DCLA proved it could score points with a 66-50 win over Moore Christian last week. Actually, the game wasn’t that close. “We led 48-14 at halftime and they score 36 points against our B team,” Neptune said. “I wanted to give all our players a chance to play.” DCLA finishes out the regular season against Covington-Douglas (1-2, 5-2) and Kremlin (2-1, 5-2) in their quest for .500 and the playoffs. Newkirk (2-2, 4-3) s. Metro Christian (1-3, 2-5) The Tigers are fourth in District 2A-5 behind Nowata (4-0, 7-0), Hominy (3-1, 5-2) and Sperry (3-1, 4-3) in the race for the playoffs. After Thursday, Newkirk finishes the regular season at Pawnee (2-2, 3-4) and at home against Chelsea (1-3, 2-5) Pawnee (2-2, 3-4) vs. Chelsea (1-3, 2-5) That game between the Black Bears and Newkirk’s Tigers next week could determine the fourth and final spot in the playoffs. Other games this week: Blackwell (0-4, 1-6) at Cushing (0-4, 0-6) Woodland (2-3, 3-4) vs. Barnsdall (4-1, 6-1) Bowling NotesMen’s 600-225Garland Kent Sr 712-277 Tom Currier 695-290 Jose Garcia 655-267 John Orman 642-249 Tony Garcia 642-249 Terry Silkey 638-259 Ned Jensen 636-230 Rick Hudson630-244 Coy Clifton 627-246 Michael Brown 625-247 Delbert Johnson 622-243 Jene Wilson 621-256 Scott Riddle 620-234 Danny Ramsey 618 Mark Hill 617 David Hunt 613-257 Randy Morris 612-231 Richard Brown 612 Jr. Kent 611-230 Keith Quiram 610-23- Duane Hunt 609-226 Mark Evans 609 Mike Stolhand 608-234 Jeff Irons 607-231 Richie Hudson 607-231 Steve Mills 606 Bobby Wykes 604-234 Rick Strawn 603 Dennis Mooney 603-232 Mike Arnold 600 Don Backhaus -259 Jim Watson -255 Robert Macioge -246 Lou Cervin -237 Stuart Powell -237 Dennis Barnett -235 Norm Raffelson -234 Dwight Leatherman -233 Virgil Cravens -225 Greg Durham -225 Women’s 500-200Laura Cervin 586-232 Lori Horn 577-226 Sue Leatherman 568-225 Lisa Worley 562-251 Sharon Anderson 551-204 Tammy Shobert 549-210 Lisa Odum 547-201 Sue Deibler 545-224 Emma Bryer 544-235 Joyce Tautfest 543-212 Sharon Hunt 543 Elaine Costello 542-223 Linda Castleman 542-209 Trela Mattocks 541-210 Shelli Cardwell 539-206 Chris Pameticky 538-211 Betty Myers 538 Mary Lampe 533-210 Morey Ingmire 525-207 Delma Holmes 524-214 Dot Edwardson 523 Joy Sanders 522 Debbie McClaskey 520 Helen Cochran 518 Vickie Thomas 518 Virginia Jones 513 Rhonda Fairchild 513 Jerri Barnes 512 Diana Woods 511 Sheila Hunt 510 Darlene Horner 510 Madeline Hunt 507-204 Debbie Venus 507 Karey Riddle 56 Dottie Kiszkiel 506 Irma Woods 500 Leigh Stone -201 Youth BowlersPrepDustin Jones -152 JuniorsJarod Merle 651-246 Darcy McClaskey -197
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