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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, November 22, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCookies Help Warm Needy Cookies Help Warm NeedyBy JACKIE SCHROEDER News Staff Writer “It’s very good for young kids to take part (in this learning process),” said Wal-Mart Manager Travis Pratt. He is talking about the opportunity approximately 30 area youths are experiencing through the Kids Care Program. The Washunga Warriors Kids Care Club have taken it upon themselves to make a difference in the Ponca City area. These young adults started helping people as the result of one person. The group knew a young woman named Lisa Cloud who was pregnant with twins and living without heat in her small one bedroom apartment. When the kids found out she had no way of paying the gas bill and having her heat turned back on, they knew that wouldn’t do. “She had tried everything, but could find no one to help,” said Kathleen Cole, sponsor for the club. “We just wanted to get her gas back on and help her and her babies be warm,” said Kassie Clark of Newkirk. The group gathered together trying to come up with ideas that would help them raise money to help Cloud. They came up with ideas about bake sales and garage sales,” said Cole, but soon came to the realization that something bigger needed to be done. The group premiered on Oct. 8 and within an hour and a half they had made nearly enough money to pay Cloud’s bill. In that one day they raised enough money to help Lisa pay her bill. So, on Make A Difference Day the group introduced their award winning idea. Cookies For Warmth debuted in the Kmart parking lot on Oct. 28, 2000. In the six hours they were open they sold 48 dozen cookies. Since then the group has helped five more people pay their gas bill. Cole says their is only one criteria people needing assistance should meet. The gas company has to be ONG. Cole says that the gas company has been very cooperative and a pleasure to deal with. “He’s just a really great guy,” Cole said of Jack Bransetter, district manager. How do these kids feel about helping others? “It was so good to see her smile,” Clark said about Cloud. “Helping people turn their gas on is like eating a cookie, it makes you feel very warm inside,” said Christina Cole, another member of the Kids Club. Cloud is now helping those who helped her. She is volunteering her time to help keep the written books for the club. Not only have these kids become shining stars to those they’ve helped, but they have also been nationally recognized. This group of young adults were named the Kids Care Club of the month and along with that title came a special benefit. Tracey Smith, of CBS Early Show, flew in to do a story about the kids. It will air Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m. Not only did the kids receive recognition from CBS, Mrs. GoodCookie herself came down to congratulate the kids. Mrs. GoodCookie — otherwise known as Kelly Bordini — traveled from Pittsburgh Penn., to celebrate with the kids on their big days. She participated in the dinner with the kids and CBS and stayed with the youngsters while they sold cookies the following Saturday. (See COOKIE, Page 7A) Meanwhile, Cloud recently move into a bigger apartment in her complex and she stated that the kids even helped her move. She added that they often come over and help her take care of her twin boys. These kids haven’t stopped at cookies, they are now trying to collect mittens for children and adults who have none. They have started what they call “mitten trees.” They will place trees in some stores around Newkirk and Ponca City and are asking people to provide their gloves or mittens they no longer need or a new pair. The articles will then be given to those in need. Trees will be placed in The Master’s Touch on Fourth Street in Ponca City, and various places throughout the community. The Master’s Touch and Matt’s Ice Dock, in Newkirk, will also be selling the cookies for the group. Cookies can be purchased directly from the group at either Kmart or Wal-Mart on Saturdays from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Cookies can also be ordered over the internet. Write the group at cookies4warmth@aol.com or cookiesforwarmth@aol.com to place orders. Orders can also be taken by phone. To place an order contact Kathleen Cole at 580-362-6286. “They’re remarkable, hardworking and really special,” Cloud said and Kathleen Cole followed with a simple way to put it. “They’re unique.” Festival of Angels Starting TonightThe annual Festival of Angels lighting celebration, an event sure to warm hearts as well as this season’s wintery nights, is slated to begin at 6 p.m. this evening. Visitors can expect to enjoy a tour of the spectacular display, extending from Broadway Avenue to Lake Ponca, nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the first of the year. All the work of constructing and maintaining the displays is performed by 400 volunteers. The display is funded by corporate sponsors, donations and proceeds from sales at Angel Central, located at the south end of Ponca Plaza, 2101 North Fourteenth Street. Nearly NewsA reader of The News called to alert residents in this area that the Oklahoma Public Information office had included some erroneous and potentially dangerous information in a story in the Lifestyles page for Tuesday. Concerning safety precautions when cooking, the no. 7 tip to use flour to smother a grease fire should indicate baking soda instead as flour could cause a flashfire. -—— Many national stories have very personal local impact. Kristina Kirsch, 13, is currently stranded in snow-covered Buffalo, N.Y., with her father, Jeffrey. The two had traveled to Buffalo to visit family when the blizzard hit, stranding them at the airport. Luckily there is family living close to the airport, but their return to Ponca City is still “up in the air.” Or, under the snow. Kristina celebrated her 13th birthday in the snowbound north. -—— Look for MidWeek in Thursday’s Thanksgiving edition of The News, rather than its usual Wednesday location. This week’s issue is full of local stories and photos, highlighted by a cover feature on the Festival of Angels. Several Building Projects Get OK by School BoardBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Several construction projects were approved during the regular meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education Monday night. An architectural contract with Robert Wright of LWBP Architects and Planners for five additional classrooms and a cafeteria at Lincoln Elementary was approved. Wright was the architect that designed Lincoln Elementary five years ago. The new facility will seat 250 students at a time while allowing the physical education classes to utilize the gym all day. The project is scheduled for completion next October at an estimated cost of $842,000. The funds for the project are provided by the building fund levy. A change order for $13,020 on the East Middle School project was accepted. The change order is for unforeseen conditions in the remodeling project. Two of the items were the result of the State Fire Marshal’s requirements for the second floor hallways. A separate change order for the West Middle School project was also approved. On Sept. 14, Lambert Construction Company was the low bidder for the West Middle School remodeling project. The project includes new computer classrooms, a new library and a new commons area that expands the cafeteria as well as remodeling the existing facility. In order to bring the project cost in line with available money, the architect, with the school staff and the Lambert project superintendent, developed a number of cost reductions resulting in a change order reduction in the amount of $42,574. This decrease will delete some cabinets, painting, some electrical and plumbing changes and changing the type of exterior storefront glass. Other Agenda Items An agenda item for AIDS education curriculum to be used in the Ponca City schools was accepted. The Curriculum and Instruction Department, along with a citizens committee, have previewed the following materials: “Real People — Teens Who Choose Abstinence” (7th grade human sexuality), “Just Thought You Ought to Know” (8th grade human sexuality), and “Crushing the Flower” (10-12th grade AIDS education). Board members renewed the Oklahoma Public Schools Unemployment Compensation Account. Unemployment compensation coverage is required of all public schools under the Oklahoma Employment Security Act. The 2001 dates of the board meetings were approved. Dates are Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Discussion Topics Dr. Linda Powers, director of secondary curriculum, discussed the 2000-2001 gifted count. Currently, 580 students in Ponca City are identified as gifted. A total of 244 students are in the gifted program in the elementary grades, 89 at West Middle School, 98 at East Middle School and 149 at Po-Hi. The gifted program receives a budget of $519,620. Superintendent Dr. Bill White reported on the enrollment as of Nov. 1. A total of 5,770 students are enrolled in Ponca City schools. The third grade class at Garfield Academy addressed the board during public comment. The class recently incorporated the book character Flat Stanley into community events and businesses. Employee of the Month and Friend of Education awards were presented to Jerry Lee, Certified Employee of the Month; Weny Milligan, Support Employee of the Month; and Bud and Dee Miller, Friend of Education. Share-The-Fun Talent Event Held by Kay County 4-H ClubsKay County 4-H held its annual Share-The-Fun talent sharing activity at Ponca City West Middle School on Saturday, Nov. 18. In the Individual category, Heather Brown of Ponca City 4-H won first place with her rendition of “Big Deal.” In the small group category, two to four people, Amanda and Heather Brown of Ponca City 4-H won first place with “Sisters”; OK Okies 4-H won second place with “The Beach Boys,” performed by Skye Bergman, Jaron Soulek, Chad Courtney and Colt Bergman; Kay County Mounties 4-H won third place with “A New Interest,” performed by Pasia Bohannon, Paula Smithheisler and Katie Wheeler; and Ponca City 4-H won fourth place with “Born To Fly,” performed by Calie Sebor and Bailey Bowers. In the large group category, over five people, Ponca City 4-H won first 4-H “Dancing Through the Decades,” by Elizabeth Goodwin, Lauren Musgrove, Sarah Major, Katie Holman, Bailey Bowers, Calie Sebor, Jessica Brown, Megann Longmore, Laura Knight, Dacia Campbell, Heather Brown, Garrett Bowers, Amanda Brown, Nevin Porter, Niki McMillen, Kammi Frazier, J D McMillen, Jacie White, Kelsey Ward, Malia McMillen, Ashley Clinton, Phillip Major, Jeff Lee, Caitlin Knott, Davld Eubank, Shelby McMillen, Zack Adams, Jerryd Clinton, Dakota Clinton and Barry, Fagg. Kildare 4-H won second place with “Along Came Jones,” performed by Bradley Schneeberger, Justin Kirchoff, Ellen Morris, Amanda Johnson, Kaycee Brandon, Stacie Schneeberger, Erica Morris, and Heidi Grace. Kay County Mounties 4-H won third place with “Katie Wants a Fast One,” featuring Katie Wheeler, Jesse Alley, Shawn Alley, Carlie Godbehere, Pasia Bohannon and Paula Smithheisler. OK Okies 4-H won fourth place with “A Tribute To Grandparents,” featuring Jessica Boyle, Gayle Buellesfeld, Trisha Burke, Kelsey DeMuth, Kelsey Shepherd, Megan Smith, Melissa Smith, Owen Smith and Jaron Soulek. First place winners are eligible to participate in the Northwest District Share-The-Fun on Dec. 2 in Seiling. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability, and is an equal opportunity employer. Rice Dance Band To Play During Christmas GalaOne of the highlights of the Christmas Gala set for Dec. 2 at the Marland Mansion will be the Rice Dance Band. The gala begins at 7 a.m., and the band will be playing upstairs in the ballroom from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets to the Gala are sold out. The Rices have been performing together for 24 years. They are the family of who started the band over fifty years ago. They were named Oklahoma Musicians of The Year for 1985. They performed Cabaret Pops Concerts with many symphonies in the region, have played two Governors Inaugural Balls, and they play many terrific parties. Lou Ann Rice is a free lance musician who works as organist at Church of the Savior and piano everywhere else in town with styles ranging from classical to rock and roll. Joni Rice, the drummer, has a Masters Degree in music, is a free lance musician, teaches at Oklahoma Baptist University, and has a private music studio. Donna Rice is a math teacher by day and a dancing, singing, bass player by night. She is exciting to watch. Seven years ago they were joined by Mr. June. Carter, who adds smooth vocals to every style of music ranging from Nat King Cole to James Brown. He was named 1985 Male Country Vocalist by the Oklahoma Opry. They can play all styles of music, whether you want jazz, big band, country, rock, or R&B. They also come in all sizes from a solo piano, to a 23 piece big band with strings, and everything in between. NOC Winter Concert Includes Concert Band, Madrigal SingersTONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Concert Band conducted by Dineo Heilmann and the Madrigal Singers directed by Rick Edgington will combine for a winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Northern Performing Arts Center on the Tonkawa campus. Admission is free. Opening with Robert Jager’s “Stars and Bars,” the concert band program includes Movement No. 1 March and Movement No. 4 Fantasia on the ‘Dargason’ of Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite in F.” Other numbers are Movement No. 2 of “English Dances” by Malcolm Arnold and Movement No. 3 Western One-Step of “Suite of Old American Dances” by Robert Bennett. “A Christmas Festival” arranged by John Cacavas concludes the band program. The Madrigal Singers will begin with “Hard by a Fountain” by Hubert Waelrant, followed by Robert Jones’ “Sweet Kate” and John Bennet’s “Weep, O Mine Eyes.” Three Mozart works, “Luci Care, Luci Belle,” “Se Lontan, Ben Mio, Tu Sei” and “Mi Lagnero Tacendo,” featuring Heilmann and Ponca City students Emily Goodale on clarinet and Sarah Round on bass clarinet, will follow. Final numbers are Pietro A. Yon’s “Christus Factus Est” and Brian Holmes’ “Pie Jesu,” featuring Heilmann on clarinet. Ponca City students appearing with the Concert Band include Jenny Bain, flute; Emily Goodale, clarinet; Sarah Round, bass clarinet; Ashley Armstrong, French horn; Dan Gehring, trumpet; Kevin Stanton, trombone; Kevin Young, tuba; and Owen Bullard, tympani. Appearing with the Madrigal Singers are Laura Chaney, Matt Clark, John DeHaven, Katherine Emmons, Skye Howery, Adam Lake and Erin Sylvester. Joining the students in the Concert Band are community musicians Jama Moore, Tonkawa, clarinet; Mel Arner, euphonium, and Sheryl Martin, flute, Ponca City; and Robert Jernigan, trumpet, Blackwell, as well as Northern faculty Linda Fiscus, clarinet, and Doug Martin, bassoon. Oklahoma Patients Big Winners in Bedlam GameBedlam Blood Drive sponsored by the Oklahoma Blood Institute and WWLS Sports Animal continues through the Thanksgiving Holiday. Going into the holiday week the score stands at 2473 OU donors to 1200 OSU donors. OU currently has the lead in this high scoring game that is a win for patients across Oklahoma. Donors who have not had the chance to donate blood for their favorite bedlam team will still have an opportunity on Friday, Nov. 24 at the OBI Ponca City Center between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The center is located at 518 North Fourteenth Street, next to Mail Boxes Etc. All donors will have a choice between an OU or OSU team shirt. Donors may also fill out a ballot to vote for a bedlam team. This voting automatically enters the donor in a drawing for an autographed game ball from the team for which the donor voted. The drawing for the game balls will be done on the Monday after the bedlam game. The winner will be announced on the WWLS Sports Animal Morning Show on Tuesday, Nov. 28. A regional, not-for-profit blood center, the Oklahoma Blood Institute maintains blood centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton and Ponca City. OBI is responsible for providing the blood supply to over 70 hospitals in 44 counties across Oklahoma, including St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Ponca City. Anyone with questions may call the OBI Ponca City Center at 580-762-9488. DEATHSEllen Frances Eck Ellen Frances EckARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ellen Frances Eck, formerly of Newkirk, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at the Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit in Arkansas City. She was 92. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City. Mass of Christina Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Arkansas City. Burial will follow in the Newkirk Cemetery. Ellen Frances Eck was born Feb. 12, 1908, east of Newkirk to Alois and Elizabeth (Vitz) Eck. She attended rural Newkirk schools during her childhood. She was a housekeeper for 30 years and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the altar society in Arkansas City. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters; and two brothers. A memorial has been established with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar Society. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. ObituariesJulie B. HutsonJulie B. Hutson, longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at the Faith Tabernacle Church with Pastor Don Stanton, presiding. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Julie B. Hutson was born July 31, 1917 in Holdenville, the daughter of Jeff and Leona Morris. She was married to John Thomas Hutson on Dec. 3, 1932 in Ponca City. Mrs. Hutson was a homemaker that enjoyed fishing, music, crocheting, church and especially being with her kids and grandkids. She had taken many children into her home throughout the years including her grandsons, Larry Hutson and Gary Jackson and great-great-granddaughter, Cindy Hutson. She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church. She is survived by one son, Roy Lee Hutson, and wife, Joann, Ponca City; one daughter, Hazel Riggs and husband, Mike, Ponca City; seven grandchildren, Gary Jackson, Larry Hutson, Cheryl Cramer, Verna LeClair, Sherry Riggs, Junell Daniel and Tony Hutson; 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Hutson in January, 1985; four brothers, Smiley Morris, Jeff Morris, Charlie Morris and Tim Morris; two sisters, May (Hutchison) Riveria and infant Ruby Morris; one grandson, Mark Hutson in June, 1984. Casket bearers will be Dean Stolhand, Joe Tompkins, Leo Shook, Charlie Fulks, Ron Ramsey and Buddy Bookout. Honorary casket bearers will be Larry Hutson, Gary Jackson, Gene Hutchison, Jay Fletcher, Jerry Reed and Tony Hutson. Memorial contributions may be made to Brother Mike’s Gospel Jubilee, 141 Howard Street, Ponca City, Okla. 74604. The casket will be closed at the service but family and friends may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day and from 8 a.m. until noon on Friday. paid obituary Services PendingFlossie CollinsTONKAWA — Flossie Collins, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, 2000, at Willow Haven Nursing Home. She was 91. Services are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Dorothy McWilliamsLAMONT — Dorothy McWilliams, longtime Lamont resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 95. Services are pending under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Carol Ann Ridgeway PurdyTONKAWA — Carol Ann Ridgeway Purdy, of Tonkawa, died Nov. 21, 2000. She was 51. Services are pending with the Anderson-Ridgeway Funeral Home. FuneralsSaturday Alonzo BrownAlonzo Brown — Services are at 2 p.m. in the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSDonation Made — Members of the After Five Lion’s Club recently donated $125 for the purchase of several turkeys to be used for Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army. The organization meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Western Sizzlin’ restaurant. Substitute Teacher Training: Earn $50 per day. Attend a mandatory training on Wednesday November 29, 9 a.m. at 111 West Grand. adv. Burglary — A man in the 100 block of North Oak Street reported his apartment had been broken into to Ponca City police at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Theft — A man in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported someone had stolen his five-month-old dog to Ponca City police at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Theft — An employee of a business in the 1100 block of East South Avenue reported a stolen purse to Ponca City police at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Theft — A man in the 400 block of West Emporia Avenue reported a stolen CD player from his vehicle to Ponca City police at 3:33 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Po-Hi Class of 1976 reunion meeting Friday, November 24th at 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 3612 East Lake Road. For more information call Bill, 762-3946. adv. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, reported a 20-year-old man was being transferred in from the Kay County Sheriff’s Department on a city warrant for fighting in public at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Thanksgiving Day Buffet. Hero’s inside Holiday Inn. Reservations requested. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T No. 3, 720 South Waverly Street, reported a $3.01 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Theft — A sales associate at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported a 37-year-old man was being held for shoplifting to Ponca City police at 5:27 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The man was taken into police custody for trespassing. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Installed, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported a 22-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery and resisting arrest after a domestic complaint at 5:46 p.m. Tuesday. The Vintage Cottage antiques, 1401 North Union invites you to our opening of Jan’s Korner on November the 24th. We have lots of Christmas and gift items to choose from with 20% off selected antiques and collectibles. Opened daily 10 am - 5:30 pm. Monday- Saturday. adv. Theft — A sales associate at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported a 25-year-old woman was being held for shoplifting to Ponca City police at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The woman was taken into police custody for grand larceny. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Intoxicated Subject — A resident reported an intoxicated man was on a front porch in the 500 block of North Palm Street to Ponca City police at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers responded to the scene. A 41-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Theft — A clerk at Citgo Short Stop No. 2, 200 East Highland Avenue, reported to Ponca City police at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday a man took two 30-packs of beer and fled the store in an eastbound direction. A description was given of the suspect. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Disturbance — A resident in the 1800 block of East Central Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 11:57 p.m. Tuesday a male subject was at a residence and was threatening to assault the caller. Five officers responded to the scene and a juvenile citation was issued. Burglary — An employee at Midwest Easy Stop, 1100 North Union Street, reported the business had been broken into to Ponca City police at 4:03 a.m. Wednesday. The store’s manager was on the scene. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESLion’s Club Members Hear Program About Diabetes Lion’s Club Members Hear Program About DiabetesWhen the Noon Lion’s Club met Nov. 15, Dr. Mark Palmer gave a program about diabetes. Palmer, a board certified internist, graduated from OU medical school in 1974 and did a military residency. He came to Ponca City in 1981, where he has served as chief of staff of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Palmer stated that diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder in the world with 1-2 percent of the population being afflicted. Type I diabetes is usually a sudden onset with the person being extremely ill. It is inherited, but it usually takes an environmental event such as a virus to invoke it to action. The virus causes antibodies to destroy the insulin producing cells. In Type I diabetes virtually 90 percent of the insulin producing cells are destroyed. Injected insulin is always required for this type of diabetes, said the speaker. Type II diabetes is 100 percent inherited with no environmental factors preceding the onset. In this type of diabetes, insulin is produced but it is not released normally. The individual may have low blood sugar. The person may be insulin resistant due to obesity (90 percent of type II diabetics are obese). This type of diabetes may be controlled with diet and exercise, but it is extremely hard to do. Pills usually will control this type of diabetes, but sometimes injected insulin will be required, according to Palmer. Dr. Palmer told of the many organs that are affected by this disease including the eyes. Damage to tiny blood vessels may cause premature cataracts or damage to the retinas. Yearly examination by an ophthalmologist may help prevent this damage. Strokes, loss of limbs and kidney damage are common effects of this disease. Many complications occur before the disease is diagnosed. It is important to be checked if you have any of the risk factors which include family history, obesity, inactivity and being over the age of 45. Palmer stated the importance of controlling the disease in order to add to life expectancy and the quality of that life. He said, “Of the patients currently being treated in the dialysis unit, 80-85 percent have a long history of diabetes.” He also strongly advised against smoking, stating that “Smoking is one of the biggest cause of amputations.” Chris Clark of Newkirk and Mary McCann, wife of Bill McCann, were guests. Reports included the announcement that 40 students had helped Eldon Felix put out the luminaries for the Festival of Angels, more than 10 Lions were in the Veteran’s Day Parade, and the Lions will ring bells for the Salvation Army and serve as Angel hosts. Pat Scott was awarded a gold dollar in honor of his 50th anniversary. Dick Baltanz provided a bit of humor on the current high prices of oil. Noon Lion’s Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” They are known worldwide as Knights of the Blind and the focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals along with promoting diabetes awareness. Local Elk Lodge Participating In ScholarshipsStudents at Ponca City and Newkirk High Schools who graduate in May are given an opportunity to compete for Elk scholarships. This year the Elks National Foundation will grant 500 four-year scholarships which total $2, 216, 000. Seven of these will be allocated to students in Oklahoma. In addition, the Oklahoma Elks Major Projects will grant 22 one-time $1,000 scholarships to Oklahoma students. Ponca City lodge will grant scholarships to students in the Ponca City lodge area as funds permit. In each of the past two years we were able to grant four $300 one-time scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to students who complete a brochure which provides information about the students SAT and/or ACT test scores, leadership accomplishments and his or her financial need. The brochures are scored at local and District levels to select those for state judging. Top male and female scorers in the state judging are awarded the national and state scholarships. The brochures of students who do not receive a national or state award are returned to the submitting lodge for the local awards. Interested senior students may now obtain a copy of the application from their counselor. The completed brochures must be returned to their counselor by Jan.12, 2001. McCord Group Planning PartyThe McCord Homemakers Club met Nov. 16 in the home of Deloris Robinson with seven members and one guest present. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Rozella Brown. Patty Doughty reported about the McCord Fire Department Halloween party, and members discussed Christmas projects. Canned goods were brought for donation to the Mission. Club members and spouses will meet Dec. 14 at the Robinson home for a Christmas party. Members are asked to bring snacks and a Christmas ornament for exchange. Mrs. Robinson read information from the county HCE office. A silent auction concluded the meeting. SPORTSAnother Record Deer Harvest On Tap for Oklahoma Hunters OutdoorsAnother Record Deer Harvest On Tap for Oklahoma HuntersWith an encouraging opening weekend gun deer harvest, Oklahoma deer hunters may see last year’s record surpassed. In an annual survey conducted after opening weekend of deer gun season, personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation monitored 30 check stations across the state. Hunters checked in 5,368 deer at those stations, including 3,373 bucks and 1,995 does. That’s a 2.44 percent increase over last year’s opening weekend of deer gun season. The sample has proven to be a reliable indicator of statewide harvest success because the same check stations are monitored every year. However, this year the Department was forced to monitor different stations in the northeast region, which may have skewed the numbers for that particular area. The harvest data showed a decline in both bucks and does in the northeast, but is likely not as significant as reported. “Even with the changes in reporting procedures in the northeast, we’re seeing an overall increase in harvest statewide,” said Mike Shaw, research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Excluding the northeast’s statistics, the harvest is either up or stable in every other region. When you add the harvests to date, including the first half of archery season and muzzleloader season, the combined harvest is up 17.3 percent, well on track to break last year’s record 82,724 deer. “Even though the opening weekend’s gun deer harvest isn’t as high overall as we had anticipated, we are encouraged so far by the amount of antlerless harvest,” said Shaw. “We hope that even more deer hunters will continue to see the value in taking a doe instead of a yearling buck.” In the span of a mere generation, the Oklahoma deer management tables have turned. Along with trapping and transplanting whitetail deer beginning in the 1940s, the Department’s restoration efforts were supported by a “buck-only” harvest strategy. Later in the 1980s and 90s, the Department liberalized antlerless hunting opportunities in order to maintain healthy buck-to-doe ratios. Today, biologists with the Department are encouraging even greater doe harvest to not only maintain sex ratios, but to curb population growth in areas with too many deer. “For several years now, we’ve told hunters that if they were concerned with the future of deer hunting in Oklahoma to pass up young bucks and instead choose to harvest a doe,” said Shaw. “And as a result of more liberal doe harvest regulations, we think the message is beginning to sink in.” In the northwest part of the state, hunters have the entire nine day gun season to harvest antlerless deer this year. In central and northeast Oklahoma, hunters are encouraged to take advantage of antlerless deer hunting Nov. 25-26. South of I-40, hunters are encouraged to take advantage of antlerless deer hunting the last day of the season, Nov. 26. In Texas and Cimarron counties in the panhandle, hunters were able to take antlerless deer on opening day, Nov. 18. Deer gun season ends Nov. 28. The rut appears to be in full swing. With continued forecasts for good weather, hunters should expect to enjoy excellent hunting for the remainder of the season. Check out the Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations for information regarding hunting in specific parts of the state. Fishing ReportNORTHEAST Eucha — Elevation below normal, water 60 and clear. All fishing reported good. Fort Gibson — Elevation normal, water 63 and murky. Black bass good on plastic worms and crankbaits, 6 ft., near structure; sand bass good on jigs and in-line spinners, 3-5 ft., near shoreline; crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 10 ft., near brush piles and on chartreuse and blue “hell-of-a-jig” on steep banks close to the rivers edge in the White Horn area, 19-23 ft. Greenleaf — Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass good on crankbaits and spinnerbaits along the shoreline; crappie fair on minnows and jigs near the docks and brush piles. Skiatook — Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water clear. Hybrids fair on live shad and trolling crankbaits. Sooner — Sand bass and hybrids fair on topwater lures and live bait in the discharge canal. Spavinaw — Elevation normal, water 60 and clear. All fishing reported good. Tenkiller — Elevation 6 ft. below normal, water clear lower, murky upper. Black bass good on large grubs and spinnerbaits. Webbers Falls — Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water murky. Black bass fair on crankbaits and spinnerbaits along the rip rap; channel catfish fair on cut bait and worms on bottom. SOUTHEAST Arbuckle — Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 68 and clear. Sand bass excellent in the upper arms, crappie good on minnows and jigs, 15-20 ft. Eufaula — Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water murky. Black bass fair near rip rap; sand bass fair below the dam when running; channel catfish good drifting the flats; crappie fair on minnows around docks and brush piles. Konawa — Elevation normal, water 60 and clear. Black bass fair on crankbaits, 10- 15 ft.,over the roadbeds and off points. Murray — Elevation 4 ft. below normal, water 62 and clear. Black bass fair on medium running lures; sand bass and crappie fair on minnows; channel catfish good on cut bait. Robert S. Kerr — Elevation normal, water 55 and murky. Black bass good on crankbaits and plastic baits, 5-10 ft., along rocky shoreline; channel catfish good on fresh shad, 3-15 ft., in the stump fields; crappie fair on small minnows, 12-15 ft., in the old creek channels. Sardis — Elevation 1 ft. above normal. Channel and blue catfish fair using cut shad, 6-12 ft.; crappie fair on minnows, 10-18 ft., in standing timber. Texoma — Elevation normal , water 62, clear in the south and murky in the north. Black bass good on crankbaits, 5-15 ft., off points; striped bass good on live shad, 25 ft., near the islands; channel catfish good on cut bait, 5-10 ft., in the Washita River. NORTHWEST Fort Supply — Sand bass fair on jigs below the dam. Great Salt Plains — Water murky. Channel catfish fair on cut bait. SOUTHWEST Ellsworth — Elevation 1 ft. above normal, water 60 and muddy. Blue catfish fair on cut shad and stinkbait. Waurika — Elevation 1 ft. above normal. Channel catfish good on cut shad in the flooded shoreline vegetation. All fishing is reported as slow in the following lakes — Altus-Lugert, Arcadia, Atoka, Birch, Broken Bow, Carl Blackwell, Draper, Foss, Grand, Hefner, Hudson, Hugo, Hulah, Kaw, Keystone, McGee Creek, Overholser, Pine Creek, Thunderbird, Tom Steed, Wes Watkins, Wister. Endangered Whooping Cranes Visit Wildlife Management AreaConservationists cheered with the news that a small flock of whooping cranes, one of North America’s rarest bird species, made a recent migration stop at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area in southwest Oklahoma. The temporary layover by the migrants is doubly significant. First because there are only 195 wild-born whooping cranes left on the planet; and second, because this type of visit is one reason why the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and its partners devoted themselves to restoring the historic wetland. “We couldn’t have written a script any better we spent several years bringing back the wetland ecosystem which disappeared nearly 100 years ago, and the very year it’s completed have it visited by one of the rarest wetland species in the country,” said Mark Howery, natural resources biologist for the Wildlife Department. As with much of North America’s wildlife, settlement of the west took it’s toll on whooping cranes. Birds were killed for food and the wetlands in which they nested and fed were converted to other uses. By 1941 the population had been reduced to just 15 to 20 birds. But compared to the whitetailed deer, elk, and wild turkey, the whooping crane’s comeback has been slow. “Migratory birds are inherently difficult to manage because their range is so vast. Whooping cranes breed and nest each summer in northern Canada and winter on the Texas coast,” said Howery. “You can’t simply improve habitat at each end of the migration route without providing good stop-over points along the way. Having a high profile endangered species like the whooping crane visit Hackberry is really a testament to how important wetland restoration projects are for waterfowl and other birds. The 7,120 acre WMA is ideally located within the Central Flyway to provide a perfect short resting haven for migrating whooping cranes. But the endangered whooping crane isn’t the only wetland species to have discovered this migration oasis. Sandhill cranes, black-necked stilts, greater yellow-legs, phalaropes, and a host of other wetland species are also taking advantage of Hackberry Flat. “At the right times of the year, Hackberry can be a gold mine for bird watchers,” said Howery. “Of course fall brings vast numbers of waterfowl southward, but many Oklahoma birders are traveling to Hackberry in the spring months to watch and photograph several unique shorebird species not commonly found in the state.” Open to the public year-round, Hackberry Flat WMA is located south of Frederick in Tillman county. For more information on Oklahoma’s endangered species, specifically whooping cranes or Hackberry Flat WMA, contact the Wildlife Department at 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405/521-3851 or www.wildlifedepartment.com. Burtner Saw a Moral VictoryBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor A loss by 63-43 may not sound like even a moral victory, but Lady Wildcat coach Jamie Burtner took it as one after the Po-Hi girls showed true grit in staying with No. 1 ranked Jenks for most of the evening in the season opener at Robson Field House Tuesday. “The girls showed no fear,” Burtner said. “They were agressive and showed we have some good depth. We had 10 girls score.” The Lady Cats were led in the scoring by Tara Cries For Ribs with 10 points inclding a pair of 3-pointers. Amanda Summers also hit two treys and finished with seven points as did Jena Wedd and sophomore Jamie Prado. Lyndsi Frederick had six points, while Cortney Birdsong, Melissa Fore, and Kristina Hiddleston each had two and freshman Janna Green one. Jenks had four girls in double figures. Lindsay Forberg and Samantha Stoval each had 13, Megan Curley 12 and Jenesis Shaw 11. The Lady Trojans broke a 2-2 tie in the opening minutes and the Lady Cats never caight up, but neither could Jenks shake loose from the Poncans. Jenks led 22-11 after one period and a 9-0 run midway through the second period upped the lead to 31-12. But the Lady Cats refused fold and went on a run of their own, led by Prado, to close out the first half trailing 33-21. Jenks led by 13 to start the final period, but Cries For Ribs hit a jumper, Green sank a free throw and Frederick added a two pointer to open the period. Suddenly the Jenks lead was just eight points (43-35) with 5:45 remaining. It was still eight (45-37) at the five minute mark, but then the Lady Trojans used frequent trips to the free throw line to pull away. “There are some things we have to work on. We didn’t shoot free throws very well, but it’s early in the season.” Ponca City was 13-of-27 from the charity stripe while Jenks was 14-of-26. The Lady Cats shot 13-of-53 from the field, including 4-of-17 from beyond the arc. Jenks was 23-of-44 in field goals. Jenks 63, Ponca City 43 Jenks 22 11 10 20 — 63 Ponca 11 10 9 13 — 43 Ponca City Tara Cries For Ribs 10, Amanda Summers 7, Jamie Prado 7, Jana Wedd 7, Lyndsi Frederick 6, Melissa Fore 2, Kristina Huddleston 2, Janna Green 1 Jenks Lindsey Forberg 13, Samantha Stovall 13, Megan Curley 12, Jenesis Shaw 11, Laura Maxwell 8, Lindsay Uth 54m Stephanie Russell 1. Arthur Saw Self-DestructionBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s Wildcat cagers may find themselves pulling some extra practices after a 63-49 loss to Jenks in the season opener at Robson Field House Tuesday night. “For this program to get where it needs to be, we have to beat the Jenks and the Tulsa Unions,” Po-Hi coach Ron Arthur said after the game. “We started the game pretty well. But then in the second and third periods we self destructed,” the coach said. “Our shot selection was terrible. We’d miss a shot and then come down and have a breakdown on defense.” Arthur said the Wildcats would have Wednesday and Thanksgiving off, but promised some hard work over the weekend, “if I don’t like what I see on the film and I already don’t like what I saw tonight.” Led by Billy Broughton and Tim Frick, the Wildcats broke to an 8-4 lead, but Jenks — behind the shooting of Deke Thompson (20 points) — came back to tie the score at 13 at the end of the first period. Ponca City went cold in the second period and Jenks pushed the lead to 27-19 at halftime. The Trojans upped the lead to 33-19 before the Poncans got their first points of the second half on a free throw by Broughton. But the Wildcats couldn’t close then gap and Jenks led 44-29 to start the final period. Blaine Petrie tried to take matters into his own hands early in the fourth quarter. He hit from in close and then, when left alone as he journeyed outside the arc, he canned a a pair of three-pointers to bring the Poncans to within 47-34. Petrie scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quater. But his last basket with just under two minutes to go, left the Cats trailing 58-49. Jenks scored the final five points. Petrie was the only Wildcat in double figures. Jared Brashears finished with 8 points while Broughton had 7 and Frick and Kris Upchurch each finished wih 6. The Wildcats take on another tough foe Tuesday when they travel to Tulsa Union. Jenks 63, Ponca City 49 Jenks 13 14 17 19 — 63 Ponca 13 6 10 20 — 49 Ponca City: Blaine Petrie 18, Jared Brashears 8, Billy Broughton 7, Kris Upchurch 6, Tim Frick 6, Josh Pitts 2, James Anno 2 Jenks: Deke Thompson 20, Shaw 13, J. White 8, Brian Wilcox 5, Mark Rubey 4. Chris Walker 4, Garrett Hill 4, Clint Shiley 3. Newkirk Boys Take Cat FightBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer NEWKIRK — The Shidler Tigers scratched and clawed to stay in a cat fight with the Newkirk Tigers until foul trouble got the best of them. Newkirk defeated Shidler 65- 58. Shidler led early in the game that looked like the first game of the season. Newkirk had five turnovers before they got off a shot. Newkirk head coach Jeremy Osmus was almost beside himself as he came off the bench, “You’ve got five turnovers! That’s terrible,” he told his players on the floor. Shidler took their shots, but couldn’t get them to fall in and gradually lost the advantage as Newkirk settled down to get close enough for senior forward Graham Dickinson to tie it up at 10 with a 3-pointer. At the end of the first quarter, Newkirk had a slim 14-10 lead. Although Shidler never caught up with Newkirk, the visitors stayed close and would let the home team slow down. At the half, Newkirk led 32-22. Shidler closed the gap by two points in the third quarter with 18 points while holding Newkirk to 16. However, Newkirks senior center Troy Pankratz proved too be the downfall of the visiting team. Without getting the defensive assistance he needed, Shidler’s Adam Wood fouled out late in the third quarter and another went out early in the fourth. Junior guard Derek Cargill began trying to do too much to compensate for the loss of Wood and the wheels fell completely off Shidler’s wagon. Jerrod Bowen, Newkirk scored 8 of his 18 points from the free throw line. He was 8-for-8 from the foul line. “We have the potential to be a good team,” Shidler coach Dale Bledsoe said. “It will be interesting to see what happens. “We have some work to do, but it’ll be interesting.” Newkirk 65, Shidler 58 New - 14 18 16 17 — 65 Shi - 10 12 18 9 — 58 Newkirk — Troy Pankratz, 27; Jerrod Bowen, 18; Graham Dickinson, 6; Braden Smith, 6; Nathan Honick, 4; Nathanael Helberg, 2; Ryan Johnson, 2. Shidler — Derek Cargill, 17; Adam Wood, 10; Brandon Carey, 5; Dylan Cox, 5; Josh Lavicky, 2. Newkirk Girls Have Easy WinBy David Davis News Sports Writer NEWKIRK — The Newkirk and Shidler Lady Tigers opened their seasons Tuesday in Newkirk with host Lady Tigers winning 73-28. The game was never in doubt as Newkirk ended the first quarter with a 24-8 lead and didn’t let up in the second period as the ladies from Newkirk poured in an additional 26 points, while limiting the ladies from Shidler to only 4 points. “It was a good win for us,” coach Dwight Winburn said. “We still have a lot of work to do in every aspect of the game.” Senior center Ashley Leaming led all scoring with 22 points with 16 of her total coming in the first quarter. Most of Leaming’s points came courtesy of a patient half court offense that worked the ball to her underneath the basket where she displayed good ball handling skills under the basket by not putting the ball on the floor every time she went to the hoop. When she did dribble, Leaming showed a short-range stop-jump shot. Sophomore forward Natascha Short and freshman guard Karlie Howerton each scored 9 points. Junior forward Lindsay Bass and freshman center Lindsey Barnes each scored 8 points, while junior guard Amy Martin scored 5 points. Defensively, Newkirk’s defense pressured Shidler into 15 turnovers in the first quarter. Senior Sarah Porter led Shidler in scoring with 9 points. Newlirk 73, Shidler 28 New - 24 26 14 9 — 73 Shi - 8 4 7 9 — 28 Newkirk — Ashley Leaming, 22; Natascha Short, 9; Karlie Howerton, 9; Lindsat Ross, 8; Lindsey Barnes, 8; Amy Martin, 5; Amy Harris, 2; Hope Oestmann, 2; Kaycee Brandon, 2; Kinsey Colclasure, 2; Carrie Johnshon, 2; Sarah Locke, 2. Shidler — Sarah Porter, 9; Sally Johnson, 6; Alana McWilliams, 5; Sarah Jaques, 5; Lindsay Patton, 3. Pogi Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the WeekDALLAS (AP) — Aso Pogi of Oklahoma State, who in one half ran for four touchdowns and threw for another in the Cowboys’ 50-22 victory over Baylor, has been named Big 12 offensive player of the week. Kansas State’s Chris Johnson, who set a school record with four sacks during the Wildcats’ 28-24 win at Missouri, was named the Big 12 defensive player of the week. The win clinched for KSU (10-2,6-2) the Big 12 North Division championship. Johnson also forced a fumble that led to a fourth quarter field goal. The Wildcats’ Aaron Lockett, the No. 2 punt return man in the nation was named special teams player of the week. He has a 21.6 average on 20 runbacks, and on Saturday returned two punts for a combined 59 yards, the longest a 51-yard return. The selections were made by a media panel covering Big 12 games. Pogi, a redshirt freshman from Lawton, Okla., set a school record for rushing touchdowns by a Cowboys (3-7, 1-6) quarterback. He was 14 for 18 for 171 yards in the air and ran 15 times for 30 yards and the four touchdowns. Johnson, a senior from Chickasha, Okla, now leads KSU for the season with 11 sacks and 24 tackles for lost yardage. He and his teammates held Missouri to 249 total offensive yards. He had six tackles overall and five solo stops on Saturday. Lockett also led the Wildcats with four receptions for 84 yards. Stoops Not WorriedNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — No. 1 Oklahoma has not played at its best in the past two weeks, and coach Bob Stoops will admit as much. That doesn’t mean Stoops is wringing his hands over the subpar performances. After all, he pointed out Tuesday, the Sooners still won both games. “I’m not concerned as much as I want them to understand these are factors that we’ve got to correct,” he said at his weekly news conference. “That’s what coaches are supposed to do. We’re supposed to continually get better and correct mistakes. “But I’m not going to neglect the fact that we’ve done some awfully good things to still win.” Two weeks ago, Oklahoma (10-0, 7-0 Big 12) rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Texas A&M, 35-31. Last weekend, the offense didn’t score until the tail end of the second quarter — the longest drought in a game this season — in a 27-13 victory over Texas Tech. That game included 11 penalties and four turnovers. The 27 points were a season low, as were Josh Heupel’s 248 yards passing. Given that Oklahoma had played several big games, is it possible the emotional tank just wasn’t as full for the Red Raiders? “No, I don’t believe that’s a factor,” Stoops said. “Having it in the tank I don’t think has anything to do with dropping the football. If we don’t drop the football and make a couple foolish penalties, the game’s a little bit different story. “But it’s still a pretty darn good game. You still win by 14 points. That’s nothing to sneeze about when you just beat a team that’s got seven wins and is in a bowl game and is very familiar with how you play.” Oklahoma closes out the regular season Saturday at Oklahoma State. The Cowboys (3-7, 1-6) would love nothing more than to beat their in-state rival, put an end to Oklahoma’s national championship hopes and send departing coach Bob Simmons out in style. Oklahoma, on the other hand, wants to finish the Sooners’ first 11-0 season since 1987 and then get ready for the Big 12 title game the following week against Kansas State. “We understand what the other team’s motivation is, but I kind of like our motivation as opposed to some of the others’ motivation,” Stoops said. “I’d choose ours, probably, instead of some of theirs. I think that’s fair to say.” SOONER NOTES: Stoops made a point to mention punter Jeff Ferguson, offensive tackle Frank Romero, tight end Matt Anderson, defensive tackle Bary Holleyman and safety Roy Williams for their play against Texas Tech. “Matt Anderson, I thought, had one of his best games — some great catches and then some great runs after the catch,” he said. ... For the first time this season, Heupel was not at the weekly news conference. He was busy in another part of the building doing photo shoots for various magazines and newspapers. ... A victory Saturday would make Oklahoma the first South Division team in the Big 12 to go undefeated in conference play. ... The Sooners have intercepted at least one pass in 12 straight games. Pioneer Woman Fun Run ThursdayThe Pioneer Woman Run, sponsored by the Ponca Roadrunners, will once again be held Thanksgiving day. The 10-K run and the 2-K fun run will start and finish atb the Pioneer Woman Statue at 9 a.m.. Registration will be held, starting at 8 a.m. at the Pioneer Motor Bank or entries may be obtained at local sporting good stores, Conoco or the YMCA. The fee for the 10-K run is $15 with a long sleeve T-shirt or $8 without. The fee for the fun run is $8 with a T-shirt and free without. Turkeys will be awarded to the overall men and women winners. Awards will also be given to the age-group winner. Participation awards will be given to the 2-K finishers. OSU Shuts Down Missouri-Kansas City 69-46 in TulsaTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State allowed only five field goals in the final 26 minutes en route to a 69-46 victory over Missouri-Kansas City on Tuesday night. Fredrik Jonzen had game highs of 17 points and nine rebounds for the Cowboys (1-0). Jonzen shot 8-of-10 from the field. OSU’s Jason Keep added 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Michael Watson paced the Kangaroos (0-2) with 10 points. A basket by UMKC’s Michael Jackson with 6:05 left in the first half tied the game at 23-23. The Kangaroos went 10 1/2 minutes without scoring before Jackson’s bucket. Three of UMKC’s final five baskets occurred during the final minutes of the first half. Victor Williams’ trey snapped the 23-23 tie and OSU went up 30-23 at halftime. The Cowboys pulled away steadily in the second half, building their lead to 61-34 with 1:28 left. OSU outrebounded UMKC 40-21.
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