LOCAL

Conoco Announces Net Income Increase
Medical Examiners Differ On Manner of Toddler Death
Nearly News
Time Change Also Means Time To Change Smoke Alarm Batteries, Too
Man Held in Jail Faces Burglary, Kidnapping
District Court
Ponca Playhouse Production Staff Being Nicknamed Tuna Helpers
Parent, Teacher Conferences Set Throughout Rest of the Week
Boston Brass Next Community Concert Event Tuesday Night
DUI School Set For Weekend Session

Conoco Announces Net Income Increase

HOUSTON — Conoco today announced third quarter 1999 net income before special items of $261 million, or 41 cents a diluted share. This is a 39 percent increase over the $188 million, or 30 cents a diluted share, earned in 1998 on a pro forma basis.

The higher earnings are attributable primarily to significantly increased production volumes and higher prices. Net income before special items was up 129 percent compared to second quarter 1999; for the first nine months, net income totaled $458 million, or 72 cents a diluted share.

Net income, including $38 million of charges for special items, totaled $223 million for the quarter, up 19 percent from last year on a pro forma basis. There were no special items for the same period last year.

Conoco Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Archie W. Dunham said: “Increased oil and natural gas volumes combined with higher worldwide crude oil prices produced an excellent quarter. After-tax operating income totaled $326 million, up 65 percent compared to last year. The improvement in production of 16 percent was even better than we had anticipated because of an exceptionally strong performance from international upstream.”

Looking ahead, he added that Conoco was on track “to achieve its Industry leading production target for 1999. In addition, our explorers have enjoyed a success rate of about 40 percent this year, which is very good news on top of last year’s outstanding performance.”

“In downstream,” Dunham said, “market conditions remained difficult. Rising feed stock costs out paced product price increases as reflected in the 16 percent decline in downstream earnings. However, I remain impressed by the operational improvements we continue to achieve in downstream.”

The Houston-based executive noted that the company has completed its split-off from DuPont and that the fully independent Conoco is “free to chart its own course and capitalize on the company’s strong production profile and operating efficiencies.” Dunham noted other business highlights during the quarter, including:

•Conoco was ranked No. 1 in exploration and production performance over the past five year period, according to Schroder & Co., an international investment banking firm. Schroder evaluated the E&P results of 14 of the world’s largest oil companies from 1994-1998.

•Conoco’s European refining operations ranked No. 1 in “net cash margin per barrel” among 19 other international companies with refinery operations in Europe. The ranking by Wood Mackenzie analyzed European refineries and assessed their competitive strengths and weaknesses.

•A discovery in the Gulf of Mexico was announced during the quarter. The K-2 well on Green Canyon Block 562 is in a high-quality reservoir, and will require further delineation to determine commercial significance.

•In Indonesia, five wells drilled in this years West Natuna Block B delineation program have all added natural gas reserves, exceeding the target set for a 10-well program. In addition, new oil reserves were added on the block.

•The Bell natural gas field in the southern sector of the North Sea began production in August. Natural gas is being produced at a rate of about 110 million cubic feet per day.

•In the U.K., Conoco announced it would invest $145 million in the company’s Humber refinery to produce a new generation of clean fuels required for the next century. The refinery will construct units capable of producing ultra-low-sulfur gasoline and diesel, years in advance of rigorous new European Union fuel specifications designed to improve air quality.

•Conoco Global Power announced long-term sales agreements and plans to construct a $250 million, 420-megawatt natural gas-fired, cogeneration plant near Orange, Texas. This is the company’s fourth power plant venture since it entered the electric power business.

Third Quarter Comparisons

The following commentary compares third quarter 1999 with the

(See CONOCO, Page 2A)

Medical Examiners Differ On Manner of Toddler Death

NEWKIRK — Doctors’ differing opinions concerning the manner of 13-month-old Adam Allie’s death became the main focus this morning in the first-degree murder trial against James Clinton Parker in District Court here.

Parker, 21, is charged with the asphyxiation death of the child, who choked on bread while in Parker’s care inside their apartment in north Ponca City. Adam, who was the son of Parker’s then-fiancee Linda Allie, choked on July 27, 1998, and died three days later at an Oklahoma City hospital.

The prosecution on Tuesday afternoon rested its case against Parker, 21, following the testimony of Dr. John Stuemky of Children Hospital in Oklahoma City. Stuemky testified that such a “huge wad” of bread that asphyxiated the child would have been impossible for the child himself to lodge into his own throat.

Stuemky’s testimony supported medical examiner Dr. Larry Balding’s earlier testimony that he determined the manner of death to be homicide, based partially on statements Parker allegedly had made to Ponca City police investigators that he fed bread to the child to “shut him up.”

Defense attorney Billy Bock this morning called to the witness stand a medical examiner from Texas whose testimony refuted the state’s medical experts who testified previously that evidence from the dead child and from the apartment indicated child abuse.

Chief medical examiner Dr. Robert Bux, a forensic pathologist from Bexar County, Texas, testified he determined the manner of death to be accidental because of lack of trauma inside the child’s oral cavity and because hundreds of children die each year from choking.

“My opinion is, I don’t think it’s a homicide,” Bux testified during questioning from Bock. He described the death instead as “a tragic accident,” basing his determination on a lack of trauma — bruises, lacerations, abrasions — inside the child’s mouth that appear when someone is force-fed.

Bux said the bread that lodged in Adam Allie’s throat could have been caused by Parker’s attempts to sweep the bread from the choking child’s mouth.

Balding had testified Tuesday morning that he conducted an autopsy and determined the child’s death was caused by food blocking the windpipe and he concluded the manner of death was homicide. Balding testified he had been told by Ponca City police investigators that the defendant told them he fed bread to the child in an effort to quiet him.

Ponca City Police Det. Jimmie Sherron testified Monday that Parker told them he wasn’t feeling well when the child was left in his care. Linda Allie had testified last week she had left her son in a high chair with dry cereal as she left to run an errand with her father.

Sherron said that Parker told him he hadn’t wanted to babysit the child, who was acting fussy, and he began feeding him approximately two slices of bread.

OSBI criminologist Melvin Hett testified today he conducted saliva tests and blood tests on “doughy” clumps of bread that were found by investigators in three rooms at the apartment and determined the quantities of bread had been in the child’s mouth.

The state’s case against Parker is being presented by Assistant Dist. Atty. Elizabeth Hocker and First Assistant Phil Ross in the courtroom of Associate Dist. Judge Leslie D. Page. The defense’s case was scheduled to continue Thursday morning.

Nearly News

McCord School will be dismissed Friday, Oct. 29 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Classes will resume again on Monday, Nov. 1.

In the Ponca Citians “are everywhere department,” Larry Bittman tells The News that his sister Lee Beakey attended a concert of The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants recently in Raleigh, N.C. She noticed listed on the program was 2nd Lt. Chad A. Steffey of Ponca City, who was the Band Staff Officer/Associate Conductor. Beakey’s observation was that Steffey was “highly professional and very poised” and “he is in a great band.”

Time Change Also Means Time To Change Smoke Alarm Batteries, Too

By THOMAS TRUE

News Staff Writer

Sunday, Oct. 31 is the day to set clocks back to standard time for the next six months. With the changing of the clocks also comes another important device to change. Ponca City Fire Department reminds all residents that the time change also applies to changing the batteries in smoke alarms as well. It is vital to have fresh batteries in the devices so they will always function properly if the need arises.

Most smoke alarms do not have a low battery indicator light and the life of the battery is usually fine as long as it is changed every six months with one that is specified by the units manufacturer. Non working smoke alarms account for almost one-third of all the existing alarms that are installed in homes today. However by having devices that functions properly one reduces the risk of death or serious injury from fire by nearly half.

This year the Fire Department is joining forces with the International Association of Fire Chiefs for the “Change your clock, Change your battery” campaign. This program has been an ongoing effort for over 12 years and seeks to promote fresh batteries for smoke alarms.

“Working smoke alarms provide an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape” according to Ponca City Fire Chief Gary Denny. “This is particularly important for those most at risk of dying in a home fire, such as children and seniors.” It is also a good idea to take time to test the smoke alarms at this time as well as planning a way to escape in case a fire occurs in your home.

Children are at high risk for death due to fire and fire is the second leading cause of accidental death with children under age five. In addition to children, adults over the age of 75 are at high risk due to fire as many are not able to escape quickly. Seniors are up to three to four times more likely to die in a fire than the rest of the populace. An additional high risk group are low income persons. Many low income homes are not adequately protected with smoke alarms as the cost can sometimes be prohibitive to persons living in such homes. Take time this week to set your clocks to be on time and change your batteries to protect your lives.

Man Held in Jail Faces Burglary, Kidnapping

The Ponca City Police Department is currently holding an 18-year-old man at the Ponca City jail on charges relating to burglary and kidnapping.

Police were alerted Tuesday at 3:18 p.m. that a 17-year-old girl was in her father’s home located in the 600 block of South Ninth Street, when her former boyfriend forcibly entered the home and would not allow her to leave.

Police located the 18-year-old man at his residence at approximately 4:30 p.m., arrested him, and held him overnight. He is expected to face formal charges from the District Attorney’s office, according to the police.

District Court

Ponca City

Divorces Sought

Julie Lynn Stewart vs. Marshall Stewart.

Sharon Lee Evans vs. John Stephen Evans.

Stephen Clayton Treat vs. Tonya Mae Treat.

Tina Lyn Cramer vs. Robert Dale Cramer.

Alexander Lionel LeClair vs. Maguerite LeClair.

Divorces Granted

Jeanette Diane Kite vs. Thomas James Kite.

William Eugene Munroe vs. Terri Lynn Munroe; defendant restored to former name Terri Lynn Montoya.

Melody L. Wiegleb vs. Fredrick L. Wiegleb Jr.

Ronney Joe Alcantra vs. Audrey Melinda Alcantra.

Lonnie Lee Hebert vs. Barbara Hebert; defendant restored to former name Barbara Jean Gantz.

Charles H. Bryer vs. Barbara D. Bryer; defendant restored to former name Barbara D. Smith.

Charles Dale Creppel vs. Amber Dawn Creppel.

Cary Patrick Fox vs. Linda Marie Fox; defendant restored to former name Linda Marie Karstaad.

Vicki Lynn Raudibaugh vs. Richard Keith Wofford.

Civil Petitions

Shirley Turner et al. vs. TLC Health Care Inc.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Clarence Marlar et al. vs. TLC Health Care Inc.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

John Davis et al. vs. Nimmo Inc.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Charles E. Gregg vs. Gregg’s Ponca True Value Hardware Inc. et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $37,817.98.

Donald R. Puddy et al. vs. Medi-Plex Health Services Association; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Ponca Playhouse Production Staff Being Nicknamed Tuna Helpers

The production staff of the Ponca Playhouse changes with each new show. Some folks have a show or two under their belt, while others are brand new to the world of backstage and technical theatre. The staff for the upcoming production of “A Tuna Christmas” is into its third week of preparation and have nicknamed themselves “Tuna Helpers!”

The production staff includes Christina Rich-Splawn, director; Karen Rivers, producer, with Carol Harris in training; Ivery Allen, stage manager; Larri Ann Halbrook, assistant stage manager; Robert Griffith and Jose Cervantes, set designers-builders.

Also on staff are Diane Malone and Loretta Wilson, properties securers; Vickie Hart, costume designer/choreographer, with assistants Lori May and Cheryl Mauk; Ruslyn Hermanson, wig designer; Paula Glenn, Marlys Cervantes, Dolley Rolland, Catherine Haynes, performance dressers, with Shawna Rolland as an alternate; Larri Ann Halbrook, set dresser/mural designer, with Suzanne Zanardi in training; Dave Guinn, fight designer, with Tom Varner in training; Tom Varner, soundboard operator; Kris DeYoe, soundboard operator in training; Cheryl Mauk and Linda Cowley, newsletter editors/publicity coordinators; Marsha Shields, program editor; and Nancy Hicks Taylor, T-shirt designer.

The play is billed as a “knee slapping comedy” and is scheduled to show Nov. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 at the Poncan Theatre. Tickets are available by phone, 765-5360, or the box office location directly across from the Poncan Theatre, the former Martin Furniture store.

Parent, Teacher Conferences Set Throughout Rest of the Week

The Parent/Teacher Conferences for Ponca City Public Schools have been set. They are as follows:

— Garfield Academy, Oct. 28 from 3:45 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon;

— Liberty Elementary, Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 8 to 11:30 a.m.;

— Lincoln Elementary on Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon;

— Roosevelt Elementary, Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon;

— Trout Elementary, Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 29, 8 to 11:15 a.m.;

— Union Elementary, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 7:15 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 8 to 11:45 a.m.;

— Washington Elementary, Oct. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon;

— Woodlands Elementary on Oct. 28 from 3:45 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon;

— East Middle School on Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 6:55 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. (held on Oct. 26 due to downtown trick-or-treating);

— West Middle School, Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to noon;

— Lincoln Alternative High School, Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon;

— Teen Pep (Teen Parent Program at First Baptist Church) on Oct. 28 for all teachers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 29 with Barbara Davis only from 8 a.m. to noon;

— Po-Hi on Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Students attending Ponca City Schools will not attend school on Friday, Oct. 29 for the conferences.

Boston Brass Next Community Concert Event Tuesday Night

Ponca City Community Concert members will be entertained at Hutchins Memorial on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Boston Brass, a multi-faceted brass ensemble, is the featured concert. Any new residents to Ponca City can inquire about a season subscription from Mary Lois Nield, at 762-5156.

Winners at the 1992 International Brass Quintet Competition in Narbonne, France, Boston Brass is one of the most exciting and multi-faceted brass ensembles to have emerged on the concert stage in recent years. The players, artists in residence at Boston College and winners of numerous contests, are Richard Kelley, trumpet; Jeff Conner, trumpet; Ed Clough, trombone; J. D. Shaw, horn; Matthew Gaunt, tuba.

Richard Kelly attended Juilliard School of Music, performing frequently in New York City and abroad. Jeff Conner received his masters in music from Boston University and his bachelors in music from Boston Conservatory. Ed Clough studied music performance with Ron Barron while attending Boston University and with William Harris while attending Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. J.D. Shaw received his master in music performance at the Eastman School of Music and was honored with a Performer’s Certificate. Matthew Gaunt is currently principal tuba of the Albany Symphony. He is a graduate of the Boston University School for the Arts, and has served on the faculties of Mount Holyoke College and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

Their unique, full, robust and extremely musical sound is equally impressive from virtuosic arrangements of baroque and opera to pop and jazz. Their flexibility, versatility and personal approach to performing leaves audiences wanting more. The five members of the group pass around melodies like they pass around jokes. Up and down, back and forth they play, featuring the individual strengths of the musicians. All the while, the quintet seems connected by invisible bonds that create a unison like that of brothers.

Their latest recordings include “Young Fogies,” a jazz and big band compilation, and “Stealing the Show,” featuring the quintet’s personal arrangements of overtures and arias. They have opened for Canadian Brass and Marvin Hamlisch and collaborated with colleagues such as Tim Morrison, principal trumpet of the Boston Pops, and Scott Hartman, trombonist formerly with the Empire Brass.

Whether performing with orchestra or in recital, and with programs ranging from holiday classics to jazz, Boston Brass has established itself among the finest ensembles of its kind performing today. The members of this group succeed in capturing the audience with their beautiful blend and balance, as well as humorous and easy-going narration given by all members of the group.

DUI School Set For Weekend Session

Alcohol Training & Education, Inc. is conducting a State Certified Alcohol & Drug Substance Abuse Course, otherwise known as "DUI School,” in the Ponca City-Stillwater area.

Residents in this area who have had their driving privileges revoked may need to complete an Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course, in order to have their license reinstated. This is the only chance during the month of November for residents to attend a class in this location.

The 21 & Over State Certified Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse Course “DUI School,” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6 and 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. This two-day class will be held at the Best Western, Theater Room, 600 E. McElroy, Stillwater.

To pre-enroll for this class please call Heather Dunlap at 1-800-522-9050 Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

The fee is set by the State of Oklahoma at $85. There is a payment plan available — no personal checks.

DEATHS

Jeremiah Jeffrey Smith
Susana Elizabeth Henning
Alfred F. Hall

Jeremiah Jeffrey Smith

STILWELL — Jeremiah Jeffrey Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in Stilwell. He was 21.

The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Hart Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Stilwell. Burial was in Oak Valley Cemetery, Fort Chaffee, Ark., under the direction of Hart Funeral Home.

Jeremiah Jeffrey Smith was born Dec. 7, 1977, in Anaheim, Calif., the son of Kim Jeffrey Henderson and Edna Fay Parks. On Feb. 16, 1996, he married Amy Slavens in Fayetteville, Ark. He was employed as a forklift operator for Mrs. Smith’s Bakeries.

Jeremiah is survived by his wife of Ponca City; two sons, Damion Dewayne Smith and Dereck James Smith, both of Ponca City; a daughter, Shayla Corrine Smith of Ponca City; his mother, Edna Wetzel of Stilwell; two sisters, Karrie Michell Culley of Lavaca, Ark., and Melissa Dawn Wetzel of Stilwell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Harry Forrest Wetzel.

Susana Elizabeth Henning

FAIRFAX — Susana Elizabeth Henning, resident of Fairfax, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 84.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, in the First Osage Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Glasgow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax.

Susana Elizabeth Henning was born Dec. 12, 1914, in Pierre, S.D., the daughter of George W. and Affie S. Haynes Low. She married Kenneth L. Henning Aug. 15, 1931, in Thayer, Mo. They lived in several places in southern Missouri before moving to Fairfax in 1992 from Doniphan, Mo. She was a homemaker, a longtime church nursery worker and a member of First Osage Baptist Church. She enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as cooking and sewing.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Stewart of Carrollton, Texas; two sons, Dr. Guy Eugene Henning of Fairfax and George Lawrence Henning of Doniphan, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years on Aug. 23, 1999, and her parents.

The family will be at the Henning home to receive friends and family.

Obituaries

Alfred F. Hall

Alfred F. Hall, lifelong area resident, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 26, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 75.

The graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Burbank Cemetery, Burbank, with the Rev. Kenneth Lewis, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fairfax, officiating. A Rosary will be said this evening at 8 p.m. at the home, 1408 S. 14 Mile Road, by Father Lewis. Viewing will be at his home. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Alfred was born March 15, 1924, in Ponca City, the son of Alfred F. and Fannie (Lessert) Hall. He attended Burbank schools and the Oklahoma Military Academy where he was on the polo team. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 24, 1942, and served with the 542nd Paratroopers in the 188th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant on Feb. 16, 1946.

On June 24, 1943, he married Frieda Frank in Pawhuska. They made their home east of Ponca City where Mr. Hall was involved in ranching. In 1977, he went to work for the Osage Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an engineer technician. In December 1979, he worked one year with Bruner Oil and Gas as a field foreman. Then, from December 1980 until September 1983, he worked as a production foreman for WestBell and Osage Energy, Inc.

Mr. Hall was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fairfax. Additionally, he held memberships in the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed playing golf at the Fairfax Country Club with his friends. He loved his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Frieda of the home; and two sons, Alfred Hall III of Burbank, and Buddy Michael Hall and his wife Pauline of Rt. 3, Ponca City. Additional survivors include his seven grandchildren, John Joseph Hall, Shannon Hall Vogele and her husband Jason, Teresa Hall, Carl Seeliger and his wife Michelle, L.A. Seeliger and his wife Toni, Larry Seeliger and Cador Seeliger; and eight great-grandchildren, Garrett and Caitlyn Seeliger; Layne, Galin, Cadin and Jaylea Seeliger; and Lindsey and Brandilyn Vogele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Seeliger in 1989 and his brother, Tom Hall in 1998.

Casket bearers will be the grandsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

paid obituary

NEWS BRIEFS

Benefit Sale Planned — St. Mary’s Trinity Guild will be holding a Benefit Sale Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 West Central. They plan to sell sweepers, refrigerator, display signs, hardware, pictures, frames, yarn, material, trash compactor, piano, satellite dish, exercise equipment, ceramics, greenware, Christmas items, toys, bicycles, clothes and much miscellaneous. Proceeds will go to St. Mary’s School. Everyone welcome.

Conoco Employees: Don’t forget to check out the incredible KSKC internet special! Phone 1-800-631-3913 for more information. adv.

Square Dance — The Chikaskia Valley Square Dancers will host Ponca City area singles at a dance Friday at the VFW, 3000 East Prospect. Members are reminded to bring finger foods. Squares begin at 8 p.m. with Mike Huddleston, and rounds with Bob Collyar. Pre-rounds begin at 7:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Out at First United Methodist Church is currently enrolling children, ages six

weeks through four years, in the program. MDO meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00

p.m. Cost is $10 per enrolled child and $13 for drop-ins. Reservations are necessary. For

more information call 762-3069. adv.

Halloween Fun — The Singles Connection will hold Halloween Video Night at the Fourth Street Clubhouse on Friday at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite snack — chili, hot dogs and Nachos provided. On Saturday, the Singles plan a trip to Hallowscream at Frontier City in Oklahoma City. Tickets are $15. They plan to carpool from Conoco North Parking lot at noon and return home by 10 p.m. For more information call Mary Lou at 762-0578.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Accident — An accident at the intersection of North Thirteenth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:29 p.m. Monday. 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.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Pine Street and East Highland Avenue at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday that an 18-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1000 block of West Hartford Avenue at 6:13 a.m. Tuesday that a 49-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay, and a Kay County warrant for bogus checks.

Business Shed Burglarized — A woman from the 100 block of East Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday that a business shed had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Free Imprinting on Christmas Cards ‘til October 31st. Carla’s Hallmark. Downtown, 765-3094.

adv.

Possible Scam — The Ponca City Police Department took reports from two sources Tuesday morning concerning possible scams. One reported that a subject had called Monday night stating a survey was being taken for a bank and then hung up when asked for a name. A similar call was reported at 9:59 a.m. Tuesday.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them!

762-4205. adv.

Unauthorized Use — A man from the 1200 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:16 a.m. Tuesday that someone had used his credit card. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Book Your holiday, wedding, bachelor, etc. parties with the Hide out 580-362-9905 or 762-0835. adv.

Vehicle Burglarized — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 10:57 a.m. Tuesday to report that while at the Armory in the 1000 block of West South Avenue his vehicle had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv.

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

McCord School’s 18th annual Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, October 30, 1999. 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Over 70 exhibitors. Concessions available. Free admission. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Second Street and East Highland Avenue at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday that a 22-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Vandalism — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:49 a.m. Wednesday from the 700 block of North Second Street that a man had ran toward the residence with something in his hand and left in a vehicle east bound on Summit Avenue. Three officers were assigned and information was logged that a pumpkin on the porch had been smashed.

Item Missing — A woman from the 500 block of Greenbriar Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday that a daughter’s wallet had been stolen from Po-Hi earlier Tuesday and someone is using the credit card. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Fence Damaged — A man from the 700 block of North Palm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday that someone had ran into his fence Monday night. 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.

Item Missing — A woman from the 300 block of South Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:13 p.m. Tuesday that she had discovered her stolen black shawl at a pawn shop. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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.

Purse Stolen — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday that her purse had been stolen while at the YMCA. 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.

Forged Checks — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday that two forged checks had been received. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

A Halloween Alternative and Dramatic Production will be presented Thursday, October 28th

through Saturday, 30th at the Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway by Four Square Church for ages

11 and up every 25 minutes from 6:00 to 10:00. There will also be a Journey Through the Bible Tour for all ages ten and under. Bring your family and make Christ the center of your HALLO-WEEN. adv.

Accident — An accident at the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East Central Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — An accident in the 3400 block of Meadow Lane was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and it was logged that the drivers had exchanged information.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2100 block of Wildwood at 4:19 p.m. Tuesday that a 35-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident involving a city truck at the intersection of North Union Street and Hartford Avenue, was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Vandalized — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday that her vehicle had been vandalized while parked at Wal-Mart. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on destruction of private property.

Shoplifters — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Communications Center at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday that two juvenile shoplifters were in custody. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded and took the two boys to their residence and released them to parents.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Osage Street and West South Avenue at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday that an 18-year-old man was being held on a city warrant.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday that a 22-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay.

Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1100 block of North Sunset Street at 12:36 a.m. Wednesday that a 24-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant.

Vehicle Towed — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol notified the Ponca City Police Department at 4:37 a.m. Wednesday that a vehicle was in the middle of the road two miles west of Waverly Street on Hubbard Road. Police had the vehicle towed from the scene following a request by OHP.

LIFESTYLES

Annual Arts and Craft Festival Set at McCord
Panhellenic Board Discusses House Tour in December
Little News
Eta Delta Chapter Planning Events
Wilson Family Reunion Held
Busy Bee Club Holds Meeting

Annual Arts and Craft Festival Set at McCord

McCord School Arts and Crafts Festival will be marking its 18th anniversary this year. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at McCord School from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The school is located three miles east of Ponca City on U.S. Highway 60 and one mile south on McCord Road. The festival will feature over 70 exhibitors. Many local crafters will be joined by exhibitors from surrounding towns in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Attractions will include ceramics, needlework, holiday items, wood crafts, herbal crafts, candles, jewelry and many more items designed to provide shoppers with a wealth of choices for decorating and gift giving.

The concessions will feature the “Famous Cinnamon Rolls,” drinks and a lunch menu of chili, nachos, hot dogs, and baked potatoes. Admission is free. The Festival is sponsored by the Parents and Teachers of McCord (PTM).

Panhellenic Board Discusses House Tour in December

The Kay County Panhellenic Board met Oct. 14 at the home of Sandy Hudack. The business meeting was conducted by Elizabeth Nickles, president. The meeting was opened with the reading of the Panhellenic Creed.

Members were asked to give a list of the members for the respective sororities, along with $2 in dues for each member, to the treasurer, Sandy Hudack.

Nancy Hays, chairman of the fundraising committee, led a discussion on the annual Christmas House Tour which will be Dec. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The homeowners and the businesses decorating the homes are Burton and Norma Casad, 2509 Wildwood, decorated by Victorian Rabbit; Carl and Carolyn Renfro, 3104 Cadet, decorated by Carolyn Renfro; Joe and Holly Alcott, 3101 Cadet, decorated by Creative Flowers by Linda; Will and Mickey Whiteley, 812 North Fourteenth, decorated by Santa’s Forest.

Donya Gartside will be in charge of ticket sales, and Kathleen Scribner will be in charge of the hostesses for each house. Each sorority is asked to provide hostesses for the homes.

Sororities represented were Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Gamma Phi Beta.

The next meeting will be held on Nov. 11 at the home of Kathleen Scribner.

Little News

Vanessa Tanner Muegge is the name selected by April and Brian Muegge of Oak Lawn, Ill., for their daughter born April 6, 1999, at 2:06 a.m. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 1/2 inches long. She has two brothers, Nathan and Samuel. Maternal grandparents are Jerald and Sandra Tanner and paternal grandparents are Emil and Bonnie Muegge.

Eta Delta Chapter Planning Events

Julie Collins hosted the Oct. 25 meeting of Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Wanda Sheehan presided at the business session with 16 members present. Members discussed the dinner social which was held at the Pizza Hut on Oct. 15.

Cecelia Schieber received the Beta Bud Basket, and Betty Wyatt won the door prize. The next regular meeting will be Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Sylvia Smith in the meeting room at Head Country Bar-B-Q.

Julie Collins presented a program featuring a take-off on Martha Stewart’s fall decorating ideas for under $1. Each member was then given one of the unique gifts.

The Nov. 7 social will be a fish fry in the home of Linda Paulson with Carol Mounts co-hosting.

Wilson Family Reunion Held

The Wilson family reunion was held Sept. 19 at a Lake Ponca Park shelterhouse. Members of the Woodrow Wilson family hosted the event.

Attending were Betty Tolbert, Debbie Burns and Shawn Burns of Topeka, Kan.; Judy and Bob Finder of Bedford, Texas; Gay Young of Belton, Mo.; Bill Young and Anna Eastrom of Kansas City, Mo.; Jean Wilson and James Wilson of Fort Worth, Texas.

Also attending were Jane Stottlemyre of Sand Springs; Katrina Morgan of Tulsa; Gloria Bates of Oklahoma City; Mark and Michelle Bates of Norman; John and Michelle Hudson of Bixby; Mark, Stephanie, Maddison and Micah Hill of Stillwater; Evelyn and S.P. Jemison of Enid.

Also attending were Gertrude Sheets, Ruth Ann Birch, Nicole Birch, Tony, Jill, Brady, Casy and Stony Fath, all of Tonkawa. Attending from Ponca City were Richard, Karen and Marie Wilson, Cheryl and Bill Hill, Lloyd Wilson, May Hill, Gary and Susan Wilson, and Woodrow Wilson.

Busy Bee Club Holds Meeting

Members of the Busy Bee Club met Oct. 6 in the home of Viola Haley, 2405 Barclay. Helen Taylor led the group in the salute to the flag and in “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Viola Haley gave the devotion “Living” by Louise Hogan. Beulah McCartney was in charge of the business session, and Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. The group also discussed the year 2000.

Glasses and hearing aids were brought for donation to the Lion’s Club program. The Busy Bee Club is collecting food for Thanksgiving for The Mission on South Avenue.

Games were played with prizes going to Ruby Harvey and Vivian Davis. Helen Taylor won the mystery bowl prize. The Nov. 3 meeting will be in the home of Ruby Harvey, 1309 West Chestnut.

SPORTS

Brooms Are Out at Yankee Stadium Tonight
Freshmen Looking To Finish on a Roll
Fishing Report

Brooms Are Out at Yankee Stadium Tonight

By BEN WALKER

AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The fans were gone, the lights were off and the trash sweepers were out in force at Yankee Stadium after Game 3.

Their brooms might have a whole new meaning tonight.

As in: Yanks in four, goodbye Braves.

A 3-0 edge sure didn’t look likely for most of Tuesday night. Atlanta had everything going its way until New York once again found a way to win, rallying for a 6-5 victory on Chad Curtis’ 10th-inning home run.

‘‘I’m still amazed, and yet I’m not amazed,’’ Yankees manager Joe Torre said. ‘‘We go out there and play nine innings. And good things happen.’’

Or even extra innings.

New York trailed 5-1 against Tom Glavine — the home fans were booing — before Curtis homered twice and Chuck Knoblauch and Tino Martinez also connected. The Yankees won their 11th straight World Series game, putting them one victory away from a second consecutive sweep.

‘‘It would have been nice to have won,’’ Atlanta manager Bobby Cox said. ‘‘It would have gotten us going real good. This was a big one to lose.’’

Knoblauch’s two-run homer in the eighth off right fielder Brian Jordan’s glove made it 5-all and finished Glavine.

In the 10th, Curtis hit a 1-1 pitch from Mike Remlinger into the Braves’ left-field bullpen for the first game-ending homer in the Series since Joe Carter’s Game 6 shot won it all for Toronto in 1993.

‘‘I have a tendency when I get up there in that situation, I try to hit a home run,’’ Curtis said. ‘‘So I went up there and tried to hit it up the middle, and I hit a home run.’’

Curtis made his first ever start in the Series and ended up as the hero with the first walkoff homer he could remember hitting. Until Tuesday, he had homered just once since May 23 and had not hit one at Yankee Stadium since Sept. 23, 1998.

‘‘Always somebody you don’t expect,’’ Cox said. ‘‘You never know where it’s going to come from.’’

Roger Clemens, who joined the Yankees this spring in hopes of winning his first World Series ring, gets a chance to close it out in Game 4 tonight against John Smoltz.

No team in baseball history has overcome an 0-3 deficit in postseason play. The Yankees are trying to win their third World Series in four years, a streak that began when they beat Atlanta in 1996.

‘‘We swept four before, but not in the World Series,’’ Cox said.

Mariano Rivera, Mr. Automatic in October, pitched two innings for the victory. He has not allowed a run in his last 41 2-3 innings, and has a postseason streak of 24 1-3 scoreless innings.

While the Braves lost their seventh straight Series game, the Yankees moved within one victory of tying the longest Series winning streak. The record was set by their Murderers’ Row teams of 1927, 1928 and 1932 — the 11th win in that streak was the game in which Babe Ruth supposedly called his shot at Wrigley Field against Charlie Root.

Glavine, scratched from his Game 1 start because of the flu, fortified himself with a plate of ravioli and pitched like a two-time Cy Young Award winner. And Atlanta looked every bit like the team that led the majors with 103 wins.

Bret Boone hit three doubles in the first four innings against Andy Pettitte and finished with four hits. Every Braves batter had a hit by the fifth, and by then it was 5-1 and the sellout crowd of 56,794 was booing.

Boone could been seen huddling in the dugout with batting coach Don Baylor, checking out what appeared to be hitting charts. During Monday’s workout, Baylor held an extended session of batting practice and stressed patience at the plate and emphasized hitting to the opposite field.

It all worked in the early going for a team that hit .121 in the first two games. After that, the Yankees quickly hit their first four home runs of the Series.

‘‘We’re not a home-run hitting team, but sometimes these things happen,’’ Torre said.

Curtis hit the 11th game-ending homer in the Series history, and the first for the Yankees since Mickey Mantle in 1964. It also was the Yankees’ second such shot in this postseason — Bernie Williams did it to Boston in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.

‘‘It was a changeup,’’ Remlinger said. ‘‘It looked like it got too much of the plate.’’

Scratched from the lineup in the opener when Glavine became ill, Curtis took advantage of this opportunity. A backup left fielder, he did not play at all in the 1998 sweep of the Padres.

‘‘I never stepped on the field,’’ Curtis said. ‘‘I wasn’t pouting, we won the World Series. By the same token, I felt like I was more congratulating my teammates than celebrating with them.’’

Kept on the Series roster instead of Shane Spencer, Curtis delivered.

‘‘I think somewhere between second and third, I felt like there was electricity running through my legs,’’ he said.

The Series win was the 11th in a row for Torre, breaking the record set by Joe McCarthy of the Yankees.

Torre, however, was not certain Curtis’ heroics would get him a spot tonight.

‘‘I’m going to wait on that and see what happens,’’ Torre said. ‘‘It’s normally Ricky Ledee against right-handers.’’

New York won in its 200th World Series game — the Yankees are 120-79-1 overall, with the St. Louis Cardinals’ total of 96 games ranking second.

Freshmen Looking To Finish on a Roll

Ponca City’s Wildcat freshmen will finish up their season Thursday at Woodward looking to go out on a roll

Rebounding from two straight narrow losses, the ninth graders have outscored their last two opponents 93-21 to move to 5-3 on the season. Following a hard-fought 28-25 loss to Stillwater on Sept. 30, the Cats were still mentally down, according to coach Todd Steidley when they faced Enid Waller on Oct. 2.

The Poncans spotted Waller a 21-6 halftime lead with their only score a 25-yard interception return for a TD by James Arbertha before they regrouped. Starting the fourth quarter on their own 37, the Wildcats unleash one of their better drives of the season. The eight play drive included a 15-yard run by Mimi Miller, a 11-yarder by Kyle Megenity, a 20-yard option run by Steven Morris and late pitch to Miller and finally a 7-yard scoring pass from Morris to Lace Highfield.

Miller ran the conversion to close the gap to 21-14 with 5:10 remaining in the fourth period.

Waller is forced to punt, but pins the Poncans at their own 3 with 2:25 remaining.

Morris promptly breaks off a 46-yard before being dragged down at midfield. Miller picks up 9 yards before Morrison carries on runs of 11 and 8 yards to the Enid 24. Miller dances es his way to the 17, but only 38 seconds remaining.

A pass from Morrison to Highfield in the end zone is broken up at the last second.

Then on fourth-and-7, Miller is stopped short of the first down and Enid escapes, 21-14.

There was no escaping the Wildcats a week later when they battered Enid Emerson 52-13.

Miller took the opening kickoff and ran it back 95 yards for a touchdown. That opened the gates for 31-point first half by the Ponca Citians.

The Wildcat special teams struck again in the first quarter was Miller fielded a punt and behind the blocking of Brandon Smith, Tyler Mayse and Aaron Upshaw, returned it 65 yards for a score.

In addition to the two run backs, Miller rushed for 91 yards on just six carries and scored a total of five touchdowns.

Morris had one touchdown and Cody Pappan another. Upshaw added 53 yards rushing on five carries while Nate Macy had 48 yards on two carries.

The Cats were still up when they played Blackwell last week, exploding for 41 first-half points, en route to a 41-8 win.

It once again things happened quickly with Miller getting things stared with a 55-yard touchdown run. He later scored again on an 84-yard run. He finished the night early with seven carries for 165 yards. Morris was 5-of-10 passing for 64 yards and two touchdowns — to Macy and Megenity.

The Ponca City defense was just as dominating, recovering four Blackwell fumbles, intercepting two passes and halting the Maroons inside the Ponca City 10 twice.

Mayse recovered two of the fumbles, returning one 45 yards for a score. Megenity returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.

Jason Levitt and Jacob Treat each recovered fumbles while Brandon Smith had an interception.

Fishing Report

CENTRAL

Hefner: Crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 10-12 ft., off the dam.

Thunderbird: Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water 70. Black bass good on buzzbaits and topwater lures; crappie good on minnows near brushpiles.

NORTHEAST

Copan: Channel catfish fair drifting shad on the main lake; crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 5 ft., in the river and creek channels.

Eucha: Elevation normal, water 60. All fishing reported good.

Ft. Gibson: Elevation normal, water 65 and clear. Sand bass good on spinners and jigs on the windy gravel shorelines near Hwy 51; channel catfish good on cut bait, 8-10 ft.

Grand: Black bass good on spinnerbaits; channel catfish good with cut shad on trotlines; crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 10-15 ft., near brushpiles.

Greenleaf: Water clear. Black bass fair on spinnerbaits.

Hudson: Black bass good on topwater lures and spinnerbaits; crappie good on minnows and jigs, 10-12 ft., near brushpiles.

Kaw: Sand bass good below the dam on jigs and sassy shad; channel catfish fair on cut shad on juglines in Coon Creek and Washunga Bay.

Skiatook: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water 67 and clear. Black bass fair on all baits; hybrids fair on live shad; crappie good on minnows and jigs near standing timber and deep brushpiles.

Sooner: Sand bass fair on the cold water side of the lake in deep water; crappie fair on minnows and jigs near brushpiles.

Spavinaw: Elevation below normal, water 60 and clear. All fishing reported good.

Webbers Falls: Black bass fair on salt craws and crankbaits over riprap; channel catfish fair on cut bait and worms on bottom.

SOUTHEAST

Eufaula: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water clear. Black bass fair on crankbaits and soft plastic baits off points and near riprap; channel catfish fair drifting shad off the flats; crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 10-20 ft.

Konawa: Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass excellent on crankbaits, 10 ft., off points; sand bass good on topwater lures, 8 ft., in the south cove; hybrids good on shad, 10 ft., in the south cove, channel catfish good on shad, 10 ft., in the south cove.

McGee Creek: Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water 70 and clear. Channel catfish good on live bait, 16-20 ft.; crappie good on minnows, 14-18 ft., near brush.

Murray: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 85 and clear. Black bass fair on topwater lures; sand bass fair on minnows; crappie fair on minnows.

Robert S. Kerr: Elevation normal, water 55 and murky. Black bass good on shad type crankbaits, 5-10 ft., near riprap; channel catfish good on fresh shad, worms and minnows, 3-10 ft., off flats; crappie fair on minnows, 10-12 ft., in the creek channels.

Texoma: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 72 and clear. Black bass good on spinnerbaits, 5-10 ft., near brushpiles; striped bass good on live shad, 15-20 ft., near Washita Point; channel catfish good on cut bait, 5-10 ft., in the Washita River arm.

Wister: Elevation below normal. Black bass fair in the evenings on spinnerbaits, 6-12 ft.

NORTHWEST

Canton: Elevation 1 ft. below normal. Sand bass and hybrids good drifting shad; channel catfish fair; crappie good near brushpiles.

Great Salt Plains: Channel catfish fair drifting shad and on trotlines.

SOUTHWEST

Ellsworth: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 70 and clear. Channel catfish fair on liver, stinkbait and dough bait; crappie fair on minnows and jigs around boat docks and bridges.

Ft. Cobb: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water murky. Channel catfish good on cut shad, 20 ft., in creek channels.

Waurika: Elevation 2 ft. below normal. Sand bass fair early and late; channel catfish good on shad on juglines.

All fishing is reported as slow at the following lakes: Altus-Lugert, Arbuckle, Arcadia, Atoka, Broken Bow, Draper, Foss, Keystone, Overholser, Pine.