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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, November 28, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALSanta Claus Coming to Town Friday Evening Santa Claus Coming to Town Friday EveningGood news, Santa Claus is alive and well! He e-mailed us from the North Pole to tell The News that he will be here for the parade on Friday — not on Saturday as previously reported from information received by The News. So guess what kids, you get to see Santa a day earlier. The parade will be downtown at 6 p.m. (time was changed to accommodate the Big Blue Marching Band, which had another commitment). Floats and other entries will line up at 5:30 p.m. The holiday schedule is crowded already. The parade is Friday; the Historic Homes tour is 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday; the Christmas Gala at the Mansion is Saturday evening starting at 7 o’clock. On Sunday the Panhellenic House Tour is set for 2- 5 p.m. Also, the Christmas Tree Collage is to open Sunday at the Ponca City Art Center, 1-5 p.m. Letters Send in the ClownsThe recent events in this election year, make me nostalgic for the good old days. Those were the days when after you voted, somebody actually won. The recent happenings in Florida, and in particular West Palm Beach County, have changed all of that. It appears as if a large minority of these county residents are incapable of casting a knowledgeable vote, due to the fact that they cannot punch a proper hole in a piece of paper. To add fuel to this fire the Democratic party hires a telemarketing firm out of Texas (how ironic) to tell their constituents that they were confused about who they voted for. The very next day these folks are parading their faces on national television telling the nation and the world that they don't know who they voted for and they want to do it over again. Then to add to this confusion the Florida Supreme Court enters the picture and changes the election law prior to the completion of the count. This law was passed by the Florida State Legislature and had worked up to this point. If the Florida State Legislature is like all others in this country they are the elected representatives of the people and actually represent the “will of the people.” The only thing that Florida needs now is the big top and ringmaster from Barnum and Bailey, which, I believe have their winter headquarters there. That would surely be the only other things necessary to complete this circus. So, it now seems as if our nations highest official, instead of being elected by due process will be elected by a dimpled, pregnant or hanging chad. I am wondering how long a pregnant chad has to gestate and when born, will it deliver a healthy vote. All of this is dutifully fed to us by the national news media in a steady diet, their every word hanging on every hanging chad. They are also presenting us with a steady stream of “color” commentators, who take us step by step through this nauseating and seemingly never ending process. At this time, I believe that the state of Florida and West Palm Beach county in particular have more politicians and lawyers per square inch then anywhere else in this country. I am wondering if the State of Florida has a state song? If not, may I suggest “Send In The Clowns.” The last line of this song, if memory serves me, is particularly appropriate: “Send in the clowns, don't bother, their here.” Robert L. Martin Unfriendly BuildingsRecently I was given a party for my 100th birthday in the Ponca City Cultural Center. There were 100 people who attended this party and we had a very nice time. I am unable to walk very far due to the fact my legs are giving out. I ride a battery driven scooter to get around. To my amazement I found no way to get my scooter into this building, without the aid of two people to lift the scooter up the stairs. I also found that I could not get the scooter up on the sidewalk without going some distance down the driveway and found a ramp that was too steep to be safe. When I got up this ramp I found myself in the grass yard with no sidewalk to get back to the building. I had to go through the grass yard. I also attended a reunion sometime back at the Marland Mansion. There was no way one can get into this building with a scooter or wheel chair without the aid of someone to lift the scooter or wheelchair up the stairs. Also one has to climb stairs to get to the toilets. It is hard for me to understand how the City of Ponca City can let this happen. Do the officials of Ponca City not realize there are hundreds of battery driven scooters and wheelchairs in use and we can not climb stairs with them? I am ashamed of the officials. Do not tell me you do not have the money to put the ramps in. They do not cost that much. You want visitors to come see these buildings, etc. Why do you not make them available to handicapped people? Robert S. Mathews Glenpool Where Was Santa?Where’s Santa? That was the question Friday night at the Christmas lighting ceremony. It was difficult for children to understand where Santa was as some children left crying. I was wondering where the Main Street members were as the new Main Street director had to face and explain to all the people that no one knew where Santa was. Being new on the board, I hope the director will have more support in the months ahead. Ponca City needs Main Street and our new Main Street director, Tim (Wilkins). Work with Tim and all have a Merry Christmas. Don Crawford Marland Estate, Grand Home Get City’s AttentionBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor It was Marland Estate and Grand Home activity that drew the most attention of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday night during a regular meeting at the Public Safety Center. An proposal to auction items from the Marland Estate Conference Center, Hotel and Restaurant drew a favorable vote from the mayor and three commissioners attending the meeting. Commissioner Pam Johnson was absent. Also approved was a proposal for services of asbestos testing and air monitoring during the removal of asbestos at the conference center, restaurant and chapel. A change order that would increase the cost of the air conditioning and heating project at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue, was given approval. City engineer Randy Lauritsen provided information for the auction that will be provided by Nicholson Auction Company, Ponca City. He said there had been three options, including one that would be a complete turnkey type of handling, with the services providing sort, separate, move, display and sell at the auction for a 36 percent commission of gross sales. Another option that had been discussed was to allow all moving, set up and display provided by city staff with a commission of 15 percent of gross sales. That would include a fixed cost of advertising at $540. The option approved would provide the services including a fixed cost of advertising, moving and set up by the firm, at $1,340 that would provide a commission of 15 percent. Lauritsen also provided information concerning the proposal for services of asbestos testing and air monitoring to be done by Earth Tech Enterprises Inc. of Tulsa, for a fixed fee of $3,000 for the survey and project design and $325 per day for monitoring during removal of the asbestos at the conference center, restaurant and chapel. The project is expected to take approximately 90 days. The amount of a change order on the air conditioning and heating would be $7,275 according to Lauritsen. Changes deal with several electrical additions, including major items of adding a new panel board, adding a battery operated dual head emergency lights in and around stairwells and fire alarm notification in restrooms and corridors. The $7,275 change order would also include 14 additional contract days on the project, brining the total amount of the contract to $111,271. The fund source for that project would come from the stripper well oil overcharge refund. Commissioners also approved a pedestrian crossing on Pecan Road at Homestead to allow students to cross and utilize sidewalks provided on the west side of Pecan Road heading to Trout Elementary School. There are no sidewalks on the east side of Pecan Road, according to Mike Lane, traffic engineering manager, who provided the information for commissioners. He said the traffic commission had voted unanimously to install pedestrian crossing signs and a crosswalk only without a reduced 20 mph speed limit. There is an existing 20 mph school zone about 1,200 feet north of the Homestead crossing. Acting as trustees of the Ponca City Utility Authority, commissioners approved a proposal outlined by Ken Parr, director of public works, that would allow a contract with Chapman, Gill and Associates Inc. for the administration of the industrial pretreatment program amounting to $24,320. Parr noted the amount of the contract renewal is $16,080 less than the previous year, which included $12,500 to cover the cost of developing revisions as per EPA requirements and $3,600 reduction in the yearly program administration fee. PCUA also tabled an item for two weeks concerning a bid committee report on the purchase of a landfill compactor for the Public Works Department landfill division. The PCUA consent agenda included approval of a writ off of accounts with delinquent balances and transfer the uncollectible to a collection agency. That amounts to 262 accounts in the amount of $39,687.60 with them being forwarded to the Collection Service Bureau of Stillwater. The $39,687.60 write off amounts to .3310 percent of the total revenue, $11,989,040.95 billing during the same period, through August 31, 2000. Commissioners also heard Robert Dick, assistant director of public works, review the updates to the snow and ice removal policy. He said there were some minor changes in the routes, mostly affecting the new fire station heading south with equipment, by including South Fifth Street on the priority list to allow quicker access in case of fires to the southern part of Ponca City. City manager Gary Martin noted that the city had been fortunate in the past few years of not having to utilize the policy but it routinely gets updated each and every year as a result of different needs. Police Chief Raymond Ham provided information on the department receiving a local law enforce block grant. He said the annual grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance would allow the department to make various purchases including portable turning target system for the firing range, additional weapons and support equipment for the tactical unit, speed trailer to make motorists aware of reduced speed ahead and two new fully equipped police bicycles to replace bikes that are several years old. New Group of CASA Volunteers Sworn InJudge D. W. Boyd, Eighth Judicial District Judge, swore in the newest group of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers on Nov. 21, 2000 at the Conoco Club House on South Fourth Street. CASA currently serves children in Kay and Noble Counties who have been adjudicated deprived due to abuse or neglect. These children are in DHS custody and have been removed from their natural parents’ homes. CASA volunteers strive to make sure the individual needs of these foster children are considered and attended to during court proceedings. The goal is to get the foster children out of the court system in a more timely manner. CASA volunteers’ primary purpose is to provide a unique, unbiased perspective and to make sure that the court system works for the best interest of the child. Judge Boyd refers to the CASA volunteers as the “eyes and ears of the court” and relies on the information provided by the CASA advocate in making decisions regarding the child. CASA volunteers undergo an extensive training program which consists of 40 hours of instruction by the CASA Executive Director, as well as training by the various service professionals involved with children in such situations. Additional training consists of court observations and in-service training conducted throughout the year. CASA is always in need of new volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a CASA volunteer should contact Mrs. Linthicum at 580-762-8341. Not pictured are: Maxine Anderson and Deonne Gates (CASA volunteers) and Associate Judge Dan Allen. Judge Allen handles the deprived children docket in Perry, the county seat of Noble County. Available Flu Vaccine Should Go to High Risk Individuals FirstFollowing the lead of Dr. David Satcher, surgeon general of the United States and the Centers for Disease Control, the Oklahoma State Health Department is recommending that the currently available flu vaccine be administered to high risk individuals first, particularly those individuals with the greatest risk for serious illness or death from influenza. The following groups are judged to be of the highest risk: •Persons aged 65 years or older; •Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities that house persons of any age who have chronic medical conditions; •Children and adults who have chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems, including asthma; •Children and adults who have required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus), renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immunosuppression (e.g., caused by medications or human immunodeficiency virus); •Persons aged 6 months to 18 years who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and therefore might be at risk for developing Reye syndrome after influenza; and •Women who will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during the influenza season. As influenza vaccine becomes available, vaccination efforts should be continue to be focused on persons at high risk for complications associated with influenza disease and on health care workers and others who care for persons at risk for influenza complications. Groups implementing mass vaccination efforts should seek to enhance coverage among those at greatest risk for complications of influenza and their household contacts. After high risk individuals are covered, special efforts should be made in December and later to vaccinate persons aged 50-64 years who are not included in the high risk group. Efforts to vaccinate other healthy persons may occur in December as vaccine is available. Edd Rhoades, MD, of the Oklahoma State Department of Health encourages continuation of vaccination efforts for all groups into December and later as long as influenza vaccine is available. Production of influenza vaccine will continue through December, and providers should plan for how vaccine provided late in the season can be used effectively. Oklahoma has received 67,500 doses of flu vaccine so far which is only 27 percent of a total order of 250,000. According to Don Blose, the director of the health department's immunizations efforts, 29,200 of these doses have gone to nursing homes and the rest have been distributed to the county health departments across the state. The remainder of the State Health Department’s order is expected to arrive by the end of December with next shipment expected to arrive the week after Thanksgiving. Health officials also recommend that persons age 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions get a pneumococcal vaccination to reduce the risk of pneumonia resulting from influenza or other respiratory illnesses. This vaccine is currently available at physicians’ offices and local county health departments. BUSINESSMid Continent Alliance To Train Future Industry Employees Mid Continent Alliance To Train Future Industry EmployeesBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor A consortium of industries, technology centers and higher education came together recently at the Fourth Street Club House to form the Mid Continent Alliance. Focus of the alliance was to train future employees in industry specifics with an Industrial Technology: Mechanical Technology (ITMT) degree. Industry participants of the alliance consists of Conoco, DitchWitch, Mercruiser and OG&E. The group met to finalized the ITMT degree program. Dr. Roger Stacy, NOC, who chaired the meeting, told The News that those going into the two-year program are expected to begin at salaries of about $40,000 a year. Stacy said they expect to have about 25 enrolled in the program this year. He also mentioned that industry and education partnering is a coming thing. There is another alliance of this type in Oklahoma City. “This has great potential for northern Oklahoma and across the state,” Dr. Stacy said. Educational partners of the Mid Continent Alliance are Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa; Northeastern State University, Alva; Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City; Autry Technology Center, Enid; and Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater. The group has been meeting for several months to hammer out details and curriculum for training that would be of general use to the industries. These two-year degree for industrial technology and mechanical technology option degree would provide a broad-based program that is specifically designed to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and job-related experiences necessary to make significant contributions to the field of study applicable to the industries. This degree could lead to internships and employment with the participating partners, Conoco, DitchWitch, Mercury Mercruiser and/or OG&E Energy Corporation. Darrell Thompson of Conoco will work on drawing up the by-laws of the alliance. Each of the industries have potential for expanding. Conoco is building a carbon fibers plant, DitchWitch is doing a major expansion in Perry and OG&E has several plants. Upon completion, graduates are provided the opportunity to pursue a baccalaureate degree using the AAS degree as a strong foundation for the required coursework and experiences. The coursework requires a total of 64 hours. Some of the courses would be at NOC, while other courses would be offered at Autry, Meridian or Pioneer. The technology centers would offer courses in the technical core including blueprint reading; welding; hydraulics; electricity and electronics; mechanical equipment; machining and metallurgy and mechanical operations. General education courses would be taught at NOC including English Comp I; oral communications; technical writing; American History; American National Government; computer concepts; contemporary college mathematics; college algebra; development of science through history; introduction to business; general physical science; safety, health and work practices; principles of quality; mechanical troubleshooting technology and internship in industrial technology-mechancial technology. Among those attending were Doug Major, Pioneer Technology Center; Jerry McCurry, James Bryant, Kenneth D. Anderson, Jennifer Martin, Stan Robbins and Gilbert Hall, all of OG&E: Darrell Thompson, Jim Capehart, Frank Rogers, Steven McConnell, all of Conoco. Others included Teri L. Holle, Dale Gates, Autry Technology; Bonnie Dougharty, Northwestern Oklahoma Postsecondary Consortium; Justin Bray, Mercruiser; Gary Hallock, Rich Ferrell, Arlan Houghton, all of DitchWitch or Charles Machine Works; Marjila Smithhelsler, Brian Box; Sue Ann Rodgers, Northern Oklahoma College; and Joe Beck, Murray State College. November Sales Tax Receipts UpPonca City sales tax November distribution for September tax receipts from the Oklahoma Tax Commission were up compared to November last year. This year’s total is $897,030 compared to September 1999, which was $831,929. When comparing year-over-year collections of retail sales, total sales tax collections in the current month have increased from the same period of the prior year by 7.83 percent. The increase is good news based on credit adjusted returns of the first quarter of this fiscal year, that were 2.5 increase over the same period of the previous year, according Marc L. LaBossiere, City of Ponca City financial officer. The use tax distribution for Ponca City was $52,074 compared to $48,388 collected in September 1999. Statewide the November sales tax distribution by the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaled $77,297,174 representing tax receipts from September business. The disbursement of sales tax collections to 492 cities and towns showed an increase of $7,072,242 from the $70,224,932 distributed to 490 cities and towns in November last year. In county returns, 64 counties shared in an $8,660,923 sales tax disbursement. Sept. 2000 Sept. 1999 Barnsdall 11,406 10,631 Bartlesville 1,084,473 1,040,413 Blackwell 141,765 93,105 Billings 14,656 12,243 Braman 2,207 2,131 Burbank 489 441 Deer Creek 930 824 Enid 1,461,460 1,323,588 Fairfax 11,793 10,410 Kaw City 2,560 2,434 Lamont 2,033 2,019 Marland 1,439 1,319 Medford 32,574 22,713 Newkirk 23,545 25,281 Pawhuska 63,732 53,891 Perry 129,218 82,612 Ralston 1,165 1,179 Red Rock 2,124 1,289 Shidler 2,378 2,200 Stillwater 1,246,244 1,140,462 Tonkawa 42,956 38,647 Head Country Bar-B-Q Sauce To Troops in BosniaHolidays without family can be a a lonely time. Imagine celebrating Christmas half a world away in Bosnia. Head Country Food Products is sending a taste of home to fellow Oklahomans stationed in Bosnia as part of the United Nation’s peacekeeping force. Sixteen gallons of Head Country Bar-B-Q Sauce are being shipped in time for the troops’ Christmas dinner. “We’re hoping to make the separation from loved ones a little easier for our soldiers to bear,” says Paul Schatte, general manager. Some 150 Oklahomans are stationed in Bosnia through the holiday season until their tour is complete next spring. Tulsa’s A Company 1 Battalion 279 Infantry is joined by Oklahoma City’s C Company 1 Battalion 17 Infantry. Colonel (Ret) Gary Jackson of the Adjutant General’s office welcomed the offer of Head Country Bar-B-Q Sauce for the soldiers. “What a great way to say thanks for serving our state and country,” noted Col. Jackson. He jokingly added “I don’t know how much longer our troops can hold out without some good Oklahoma bar-b-q!” If you would like to send your own holiday greetings to Oklahomans stationed in Bosnia then address a note or card to “Any Soldier” A Company 1 Battalion 279 Infantry, OJF Camp McGovern, Bosnia APO AE 09789;C APO AE 09789. ‘Olde Tyme Christmas’ Set For Tonkawa on ThursdayTONKAWA — Thursday Tonkawa will be celebrating the Eighth Annual “Olde Tyme Christmas.” This year’s theme is “Stars all around Tonkawa.” The celebration will begin at 6 p.m., with the lighting of the gigantic Christmas tree in the center of Grand and Seventh Street. The downtown lighting ceremony will include caroling. The downtown, using the star theme, the building lights and the Northern campus lights will be turned on at the same time. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., from the Methodist church at Fourth and Grand and will end at Ninth and Grand. Following the parade, there will be entertainment and festivities downtown. Merchants will be hosting open houses and having special sales. Local churches, civic clubs and school organizations will have concessions and the public is invited to bring the family to supper or dessert. Merchant’s will also be sponsoring a Christmas Shop in the First National Bank Annex 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday and on Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m. WBBZ will have its Santa House at the parade. After the parade, the Santa House will be in front of the Chamber of Commerce office and Santa will be available for pictures. At 7:30 p.m., there is to be a drawing for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dollar Days. for four $50 gift certificates. The Tonkawa News and Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a residential lighting contest with $100 prize money. The city homes will be an open judging. Rural entry forms are available at the Chamber office. Judging will be held on Dec. 11 and winners announced in the Tonkawa News on Dec. 14. Kay County Farm Bureau Agency Has New AgentBLACKWELL — Andy Smith is a new agent joining the agency sales force of the Kay County Farm Bureau, according to Joe Vaughan, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company agency vice president. Smith will be an agent for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance, dealing with property and casualty, and life and health insurance in addition to offering other special needs policies. Smith will work out of the Blackwell office. He comes to the business after spending 13 years with Air Systems Components. A native of Ponca City he graduated from high school there. He attended Claremore Junior College and earned an associates degree. Smith and his wife, Latayne, who operates a day care, have two children, Braden, 15, and Taylor, 11. DEATHSVernon Gale Tohee Sr. Vernon Gale Tohee Sr.RED ROCK — Vernon Gale Tohee Sr., lifelong resident of Red Rock, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Red Rock. He was 63. The funeral will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Otoe Cultural Center in Red Rock with burial to follow in the Otoe-Missouria Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee. Vernon Gale Tohee Sr. was born March 4, 1937, in Pawnee, the son of William Tohee and Dorcas Bassett Tohee. He attended school in Red Rock and was active as an athlete and was active in Future Farmers of America. He was employed by the Otoe-Missouria tribe numerous times. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, rodeos, playing dominos and working on cars. Survivors include his wife, Addie Tohee of Stillwater; four sons, Vernon Tohee Jr., Leon Tohee, Brad Childs, Pawnee “Shawn” Tohee, all of Red Rock; six daughters, Laetitia Atkins, Betty Tohee, Caroline Reveles, Theresa Tohee and Meta Tohee, all of Red Rock, and Gabrielle Wilson of Ponca City; three sisters, Norma Tohee and Lucille Jeans, both of Red Rock, and Billy Ann Tohee of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Wayne Tohee of Anadarko, Kenneth Tohee of New Mexico and William Tohee of Perkins; 13 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Elnora Pauline ButlerBLACKWELL — Elnora Pauline Butler, longtime Blackwell resident, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 81. A private graveside service followed by cremation will be scheduled at a later date under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home of Blackwell. Elnora Pauline Butler was born May 29, 1919, in Blackwell, the daughter of Barney and Stella Davis Flick. She received her education in the Blackwell schools. Elnora married High Butler on Aug. 5, 1954, in Blackwell. She is survived by one stepdaughter, Jesse Alexander of Kentucky; two brothers, Harland Flick of Wagner and Clyde Flick of Norman; one sister, Opal Sanford of Portland, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and seven brothers and sisters. Ruby DuncanBLACKWELL — Ruby Duncan, longtime Blackwell resident, died Saturday morning, Nov. 25, 2000, at her home. She was 59. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the chapel of Hackler Funeral Home in Blackwell with the Rev. Mike Sweet officiating. Ruby Duncan was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Waverly, Mo., the daughter of George A. and Rurie Mae “Jane” Noland Sutton. She married Loren Duncan on Sept. 25, 1958, in Urbana, Mo.; he preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1999. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Urbana. Survivors include five sons, Kenny Duncan of Deer Creek, Lenny Duncan of Urbana, Mo., David Duncan of Atlanta, Ga., Warren Duncan of Sugar Land, Texas, and Royce Duncan of Blackwell; two daughters, Ronda Chesser of Ponca City and Cindy Cassady of Blackwell; two brothers, Alferd Sutton of Muskogee and Melvin Sutton of Purdy, Mo.; three sisters, Ada Moore of Monett, Mo., Ida Brocet of Purdy, Mo., and Alice Sutton of Blackwell; and 22 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one brother. ObituariesHazel Brians AllenHazel Brians Allen, Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Westminster Village. She was 94. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. Hazel Brians was born Dec. 14, 1905, in Non, Okla., the daughter of Albert D. and Voisie (Rush) Brians. She graduated from high school in Calvin, Okla. She then attended East Central University in Ada, graduating in 1927. Following graduation, she returned to Calvin to teach school. In 1941, she and David F. Allen were married in Calvin. In 1942, they moved to Oklahoma City, and she taught at John Adams Elementary School until 1970. Mr. Allen died in 1974. In 1980, Hazel moved to Ponca City and shared a home with her sister, Hattie Collins. After Hattie’s death in 1992, Hazel moved to Westminster Village. She enjoyed the many activities there, especially the doll shows. Hazel’s father bought her a German doll when she was six years old. Through the years, this doll had been her favorite. Hazel also enjoyed crocheting, buying and selling antiques, and reading. Hazel was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a niece, Nan Huddleston of Ponca City, and nephew, Vernon Collins of Fort Smith, Ark. In addition to her parents and husband, her brother, Vernon Brians, her sister, Hattie Collins, and a great, great-nephew, Gavin Yeary, preceded her in death. paid obituary Irene Sophia Clinton RutherfordIrene Sophia Clinton Rutherford, former resident of Ponca City, went home to Jesus Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Arlington, Texas. She was 88. Irene Sophia was the daughter of Charles Madison Clinton and Ida, Francisco, Dortha, Lena, Rieck Clinton. She was born in Little Port, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 1912. At a young age, her family moved to Ponca City. She married the Rev. Jeff Rutherford, who preached at Liberty Baptist Church and at Little Chief. The family moved to Espanola, N.M., where he was pastor of the First Baptist Church, later moving to Albuquerque, N.M. with the Southern Baptist Convention of New Mexico. Irene Sophia was a gifted Sunday school teacher at several Baptist churches. She studied at Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is survived by one daughter, Lou of Arlington, Texas; three sons, Jim and his wife Nona of El Paso, Texas, John and his wife Barbara of Albuquerque, N.M., and Paul and his wife Susie of Las Vegas, Nev.; four sisters, Dorothy Lindemon of Rogers, Ark., Eunice Diehl of Hemet, Calif., Evylin Redwine of Hamilton, Ohio, and Helen Shouse of Blackwell; one brother, Don C. and his wife Amanda Clinton of Ponca City; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Irene Sophia was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one grandson; and seven brothers, Earl Clinton, Russell Clinton, Melvin Clinton, Walter Clinton, Charles Clinton, Realto Clinton and Harvey Clinton. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at the chapel in the Garden of French Mortuary with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Albuquerque, N.M., along side her husband. paid obituary Blanche Jeanette ClaridaBlanche Jeanette Clarida, former resident of Crab Orchard, Ill., and most recently of Ponca City, died Sunday morning, Nov. 26, 2000, at the home of her son in Ponca City. She was 82. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, Ill., with burial at the Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Local arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Blanche Clarida was born March 16, 1918, at Williamson County, Ill., the daughter of Rufus Tanner and Merenda (Motsinger) Tanner. She was married to the Rev. Olen Clarida on Dec. 23, 1937, at Mayfield, Ky. Mr. Clarida preceded her in death on April 1, 1985. She was a member of the Ferrell Baptist Church of Crab Orchard. She enjoyed being a part of her husband’s ministry and teaching Sunday school. Mrs. Clarida was grateful that God allowed her to spend her last months with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Dannie Clarida and wife, Diane of Ponca City; one grandson, David Clarida and wife, Jennifer of Collinsville; one granddaughter, Christy Kruger and husband, Luis of Ponca City; two great-grandchildren, Faith Kruger of Ponca City and Trevor Clarida of Collinsville; and one brother, J.V. Tanner, and wife, Edith of Marion, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorial contributions may to made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingKarrie Lynn HuddlestonKarrie Lynn Huddleston, Ponca City resident, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 28. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Audie G. NorthAudie G. North, resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 91. Local survivors include a son, Charles North, and two daughters, Evelyn Thurmond and Doris Townley. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. FuneralsWednesday Grace Carolyn MillerGrace Carolyn Miller — Funeral at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Saturday D. Walker HowardD. Walker Howard — Graveside service at 2 p.m. in Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Memorial service at 4 p.m. in the Albright United Methodist Church. Jay BartonJay Barton — Memorial service from noon to 2 p.m. at the Foraker Community Church. NEWS BRIEFSVeterans Parade Meeting — The final meeting of the Veterans Day parade committee will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion Post 14, 407 South Avenue. Dixie Brown at Touch of Class has 18 years experience with haircuts, coloring, and perms. 767-0777. adv. Nigh Signing Delayed — Brace Books and More has been informed that the book signing of “Good Guys Wear White Hats,” by former Gov. George Nigh has been delayed until Dec. 8th. The signing will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Installed, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Senior Parent Meeting — A Po-Hi senior class parent meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the basement of the Ponca City Library. All parents are asked to come help plan the Senior Christmas Dance. Vehicle Burglarized — A woman from the 700 block of East Cleveland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:22 a.m. Monday that someone had broken into her vehicle during the night and took a coat and purse. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The purse was found at the back gate of another residence in the same block and returned to the owner. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Avenue and South First Street at 3:59 p.m. Monday that a 37-year-old man was being held for DUI, transporting an open container and transporting an open bottle; a 37-year-old woman was held for a Kay County warrant on failure to pay; and a 41-year-old woman on a Kay County warrant. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:18 p.m. Monday that a subject had driven off without paying for $22.55 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the east end of the U.S. 60 bridge over the Arkansas River that a 38-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for fraud. Not a Short Cut — A man with the Providence Baptist Church, 1301 East Bradley Avenue, requested the Ponca City Police Department give an extra patrol of the area at 9:33 a.m. Monday. Information was logged that drivers of vehicles were using the property as a short cut to other businesses and taking the gates down. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a convenience store in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Monday that a man had driven off without paying for $23 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Bicycle Abandoned — A woman on Elmwood Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:29 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. Parking Problem — The Communications Center received a call at 10:55 a.m. Monday that three vehicles were parked in the handicap spaces in front of the main entrance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center without proper authority. An officer was assigned and one vehicle was cited. Bicycle Found — A man at the No. 1 Fire Station, 516 East Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:31 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been found. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle. 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. Fraud — A man from the 400 block of East Detroit Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:33 a.m. Monday that a forgery had occurred. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Burglarized — A man from the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:27 a.m. Monday that his vehicle had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Item Missing — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:22 p.m. Monday to report that a space heater had been stolen out of his vehicle while parked in the 700 block of East Broadway Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Pine Street and West South Avenue at 3:37 a.m. Tuesday that a 26-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having an expired sticker and possession of paraphernalia. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Fire Run — A motorist reported to the Communications Center at 5:05 p.m. Monday that a grass fire was burning on the west side of the road three miles south of Newkirk and that a utility pole was on fire. Newkirk Fire Department responded to the call. Abandoned Vehicle — A man from the intersection of Hubbard Road and Pecan Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:35 a.m. Monday that a moped had been abandoned near the intersection. An officer was assigned and Animal Control was contacted to pick up the moped. Assault — A woman from the 3500 block of North Union Street requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 2:28 p.m. Monday reporting that a sister had been assaulted. An officer was assigned and a 38-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. Substitute Teacher Training: Earn $50 per day. Attend a mandatory training on Wednesday November 29, 9 a.m. at 111 West Grand. adv. Accident — A minor backing accident was reported to the Ponca City Police Department in the 400 block of East Grand Avenue at 5:14 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Prescription Fraud — An employee at Wal-Mart Pharmacy requested an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 3:25 p.m. Monday to check on a forged, or modified prescription. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Power Line Down — The Communications Center received a call at 3:07 p.m. Monday that a power line was down just north of U.S. 60 on Oklahoma 156. Water and Light Department was contacted. Beer Missing — A clerk at a Conoco Convenience store, 1301 West Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:46 p.m. Monday that subjects had taken two 30-packs of beer and headed west toward Waverly. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. The Communications Center received a similar report from Osage County that an attempted beer run had been made at Jiffy Trip. Two hours later, a clerk at the same business reported additional beer missing, when subjects left west bound on foot. A report was taken. Fighting in Public — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North First Street and Hartford Avenue at 6:58 p.m. Monday that an 18-year-old man was being held for fighting in public and city warrants for failure to pay. Refusing to Leave — The Ponca City Police Department received a call for assistance at 8:02 p.m. Monday that a subject had been asked to leave and would not. An officer was assigned and information was logged that the subject was issued a trespass warning. Burglary — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Pine Street at 6:11 p.m. Monday that a residence had been burglarized. The officer took a report that tires and wheels were missing. Mail Box Vandalism — A man from the 1900 block of Turner Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:29 p.m. Monday that his mail box had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1500 block of Clarke Street at 6:11 p.m. Monday that a 22-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for bogus checks. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Pine Street at 4:49 p.m. Monday that a 21-year-old man was being held for possession of drugs with an intent to distribute. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of South Oak Street at 11:37 p.m. Monday that a 31-year-old woman was being held for public intoxication. LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood Chefby Sherry Muchmore An Old Fashioned English Christmas For a glorious British Yuletide, Wendy Fretwell has been kind enough to share with us some of her favorite recipes. Wendy and husband Mike are originally from the United Kingdom and have recently moved to Ponca City. She enjoys cooking and it tells in everything she makes. Wendy says a traditional British dessert served at Christmas time is a pleasing spicy pie served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or savory cream poured over. These little pies are Mince Pies made with mincemeat. The definition of Mincemeat in the American Heritage Dictionary “A mixture, as of finely chopped apples, raisins, spices, sometimes meat, rum and/or brandy, used especially as a pie filling.” The following recipe is stated in ounces rather than cups. We’ve given approximate equivalents. English Mince Pies Pastry: 10 ounces plain flour (all-purpose flour) (approx. 1-1/4 cups) 4 ounces cornflour (cornstarch)(approx. 1/2 cup) 4 ounces icing sugar (powdered sugar)(approx. 1/2 cup) 10 ounces margarine (room temperature) (approx. 2-1/2 sticks or 1-1/4 cups) 1 egg Sift together flour, cornstarch and powdered sugar. Rub in margarine. Bind together with egg. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using. Filling: 2 pound jar Mincemeat (dried fruit, apples, spices, etc.) To assemble mince pies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 2 trays of 12 shallow muffin tins. Roll out chilled pastry on a floured powdered sugar base. Cut out larger circles for the base of the pie and slightly smaller circles for the tops. Place larger circles in the base of the muffin tray. Fill each pie with a heaping teaspoon of mincemeat. With a pastry brush dipped in water, dampen the edges of the smaller circle of pastry. Press the dampened piece of pastry down firmly onto each pie base and seal with a fork. Pierce a small slit in the top of each pie to let the air escape during cooking. Brush the tops of each pie with a beaten egg. Place in center of a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are pale golden brown. Remove from the muffin trays and leave to cool on wire rack A perfect trifle should be a rich confection of fruit, light sponge, alcohol, real egg custard and whipped cream. The recipe has altered little over the centuries. At one time, the custard was topped with syllabub, a sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor. Wendy explained a proper Trifle bowl is made of cut glass, has a depth of about 6-inches and is possibly 12 to 18 inches in diameter. The clear glass allows for all the pretty layers to show. Trifle: something of small importance. Take a bite of this and you’ll disagree, there is nothing insignificant about this rich dessert. English Trifle Sponge cake or Vanilla Wafers 1 3-ounce package Jelly (Jell-O)(2 cups prepared)(your flavor preference) 2-3 tablespoons Sherry Tinned or fresh fruit, chopped (no fresh pineapple) 1 pint of custard - made with “Bird’s Custard Powder” or make equivalent (2 cups, see Custard recipe below) Whipping Cream (approx. 1-pint or 2 cups) Chocolate Curls/Fresh Fruit for garnish Method: Break up sponge cake or wafers into bottom of a large glass bowl. Sprinkle sponge cake/wafers evenly with Sherry. Make the jelly (Jell-O) according to packet instructions using some of the juice from the tinned fruit in place of the water. Add enough water to make up the required quantity. Place the tinned/fresh fruit on top of the sponge. When the jelly has cooled, pour it carefully over the fruit. Place in the fridge to set. Make the custard and, when cool, pour over the set jelly/sponge/fruit. Allow to cool completely. Whip the cream as stiff as possible and place evenly over custard layer. Decorate with chocolate/fruit as desired. Custard: 1-3/4 cups heavy cream, 4 egg yolks, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2-teaspoon vanilla. Preparation: Heat cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. While the cream is heating, beat egg yolks with the sugar until pale yellow and smooth. Pour hot cream into egg yolks and stir vigorously. Return mixture to pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Add vanilla. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Wendy says these savory nibbles are usually served warm. They make great little appetizers for hungry guests and family during the holidays. Pork or beef sausage can be used and sometimes seasoned with a little poultry seasoning. Sausage Rolls 2 pound roll of sausage meat 1 packet of frozen puff pastry Egg, beaten Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Take out a pastry sheet and allow to thaw slightly (10 minutes). The frozen pastry sheet splits easily into three sections. Roll out each section to expand size. With hands, roll some of the sausage into a rope that is the same length as the pastry and about 3/4-inch in diameter. Place the sausage rope to one side of the rolled pastry and wrap the pastry around the sausage, sealing the edges with a pastry brush dipped in water. Smooth the “join” with a knife. Cut the roll into pieces measuring 1 to 2 inches long. Brush each with egg. Repeat procedure for the rest of the sausage rolls. Place them with the join side down on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove to cool on a wire rack. Serve with mustard, chutney or a delicious, spicy condiment called Branston Pickles. Send your recipes to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.) SPORTSSooners Wary Of Big 12 Title Game Jinx Sooners Wary Of Big 12 Title Game JinxKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oklahoma is back. And nobody is prouder than the players who put a stop to a decade of coaching chaos and on-field failure. “It’s a good feeling for Oklahoma to be back on the map,” said Damian Mackey, one of quarterback Josh Heupel’s bevy of outstanding receivers. “It’s one of the outstanding programs in college football. For me, it’s a special occasion.” Unbeaten, ranked No. 1 and hoping for their first national championship since 1985, the Sooners will meet No. 8 Kansas State in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium Saturday for the Big 12 championship. If they win, then they’re off to the Orange Bowl and the BCS national championship game. If they lose, they’ll be the third Big 12 team in five years denied a shot at a national title because they got upset in the conference championship match. It happened in 1996 when Texas upset Nebraska. It happened in 1998 when Texas A&M rallied for an overtime victory over Kansas State. The Sooners are determined not to let it happen to them. “I just think it’s exciting,” said Bob Stoops, who coached the Sooners to a 41-31 victory over then-No. 2 Kansas State on Oct. 14. “It’s another game to play. We’re fired up about it. I don’t have any part of setting up the BCS game so I’m not going to worry about it. Let’s go play and have fun with it.” The Sooners certainly had fun with Kansas State in their first meeting. Heupel hit 29-of-37 passes for 374 yards and two touchdowns and Oklahoma bolted to a 17-point halftime lead en route to its 10-point victory. That was the day that knocked the Wildcats out of national contention and put Oklahoma squarely in the thick of the fight. By exacting revenge against the team that dashed their dreams, the Wildcats (10-2) could get a bid to a BCS bowl, possibly the Fiesta. A loss might doom them to the Alamo Bowl for the second time in three years. “Obviously, we’re going to have to play much better than we did in the initial game,” said Kansas State coach Bill Snyder. “I don’t think we could make a lot of wholesale changes defensively. We have to do what we do. But I do know this — whatever it is, we’d certainly have to do it better. Josh completed 78 percent of his passes. We had a very difficult time. We’re going to have to be a heck of a lot better.” This time, the Wildcats might take a cue from a few teams that slowed Heupel with a zone defense. Lady Mavericks Get Back on Track 81 to 47EDMOND — The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks defeated Oklahoma Christian JV 81-47 Monday night in Edmond to run their season record to 9-1. NOC led 35-25 at the half. NOC coach Greg Krause said he wasn’t very comfortable at the half with only a 10-point lead since NOC beat the junior varsity team 91-34 in Tonkawa Nov. 9. “I wasn’t real comfortable with a 10 point lead,” Krause said. “We weren’t real sharp in the first half. [Jessica] Talley made a three-pointer to increase the lead to 10.” He said the bench provided the spark that finally ignited the Lady Mavericks. Ashley Hewitt had another good game, “but, she’s really a starter who comes off the bench.” Kari Evans was the leading scorer for Oklahoma Christian with 15 points. She scored 12 in the first half and hit a three-point shot early in the second half. At the 17-minute mark, Krause put freshman Mary Dent in to guard Evans, who went scoreless the rest of the night Krause said the team hasn’t had a good practice because of the playing schedule, all the games except one were on the road, then the holidays may have accounted for lackluster first half performance. It could’ve been because the Lady Mavs took Oklahoma Christian for granted. “I’m not complaining. It was a good win and every game is a learning experience,” Krause said, referring to their loss to Barton College and last night’s game. However, the ladies from NOC will be home this week and can look forward to some “working practices.” The leading scorer for the Lady Mavs was freshman Ashley Hewitt with 11 points. She was followed by Lindsey Shiever, 10; B.J. Homer, 10; LaQueisha Dickerson, 10; Erin Goss, 8; Jessica Talley, 7; Mary Dent, 6; Tia Andrew, 5; Deidra Dick, 4; Denise Jake, 4; Sara Richard, 2; charity Brien, 2 and Angela King, 2. NOC plays Southern Nazarene JV Wednesday in Tonkawa at 6 p.m. ORU Defeats MuleridersTULSA (AP) — Markius Barnes scored 22 points and made eight assists to help lead Oral Roberts past Southern Arkansas 84-58 Monday. Kyan Brown added 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (3-0). Jeff Baker paced the Muleriders (2-2) with 19 points. It was Southern Arkansas’ only game against an NCAA Division I team this season. The lead went back and forth throughout the opening 10 minutes of the game. LeAndre Gipson’s 3-point play gave Southern Arkansas its last lead, 17-15, with 9:55 remaining in the first half. Three minutes later, Josh Atkinson’s basket snapped a 19-19 tie and ORU led the rest of the way. A dunk by Matt Gastel gave ORU a 37-26 halftime lead. Barnes had 14 points in the opening half and was 3-of-5 on 3-pointers. During the second half, the Golden Eagles steadily pulled away as they shot 66 percent from the field compared to 28 percent for Southern Arkansas. Overall, ORU out-shot Southern Arkansas 55 percent to 30 percent and out-rebounded the Muleriders 47-38. ORU’s biggest lead was 82-54 with 1:21 remaining. JV Girls Seek Win No 2Ponca City’s Lady Wildcat JVs go after win No. 2 tonight as the basketball teams take to the road at Tulsa Union. The JV Ladies had a strong second half to hold off Jenks 46-38 in the home opener last week. The Poncans trailed 17-16 halftime lead but outscored the Lady Trojans 16-11 in the fourth quarter. Jenna Wedd and Jamie Prado paced Ponca City’s scoring with 12 and 10 points respectively. “This was a good way to start the season,” said coach Dana Bright. “The girls really worked hard and showed some positive things during the game. We have a lot of quickness and were effective in our half court trap defense.” Jenks 9 8 10 11 — 38 Ponca 8 8 13 16 — 46 Ponca City — Jenna Wedd 12, Jamie Prado 10, Amanda Summers 6, Janna Green 6, Christina Huddleston 5, Ann Zieganhain 5, Kelly Wedd 1 Jenks — Miranga 9, Kellogg 8, Uth 8, Barlow 3, O’Rourke 3, Cope 4, Russell 2, Brown 1. JV Wildcats Seeking First Win TonightPonca City’s JV boys will be seeking to even out their record at 1-1 as they travel to Tulsa Union tonight. The Wildcat junior varsity cagers dropped a down-to-the-wire 41-40 decision to Jenks last week n the season opener. The Poncans tailed 24-19 at halftime and 36-27 after three periods but finished strong, outscoring Jenks 13-5 in the final period. Steven Morris was the only Ponca City player in double figures with 12 points. “This was a good effort by the Wildcats,” said coach Joe Matlock., “There was good intensity on the offensive end. Defensively, there are still a couple of things we need to improve on.” Jenks 11 13 12 5 — 41 Ponca 11 8 8 13 — 40 Ponca City — Steven Morris 12, Justin Waller 9, Landis Blackburn 7, Cameron Moore 5, Kyle Geheb 4, Joe Doner 2, Devin Anderson 1 Jenks — Jones 13, Dennis 11, Show 7, McClure 6, Jay 4 Eighth Grade Gridders Have 6 and 1 SeasonPonca City’s eighth grade football team finished a 6-1 season, taking second place in the conference. The Poncans bounced back from their only loss of the season, 16-12 to Stillwater, to batter Woodward 35-6 in the season ender. The eighth grade JV team finished 3-0 after a 24-2 win over Enid. The varsity spotted Woodward a 6-0 lead before the Cougars defense scored twice. Derrick Kuehner returned a fumble 65 yards for the first TD and a few minutes later Michael Detten went the same distance with a pass interception to put the Poncans ahead 14-6. The offense took over from there with Matt Brown scoring on runs of 20 and 8 yards. Josh Brown added the final TD on a 15 yard run. Brown kicked all five extra points. The JVs did all of their scoring in the first half. The Cougars scored on their first two possessions — a 59 yard run by Kuehner and a Williams to Jon Furnas to Ryan Scot lateral-pass play that covered 65 yards. Demecos Dorcy has second-quarter 26 yard scorning run. The defense took over the second half as Marcelle Miller collected his fourth interception of the year and Ben Gehlert got his first. “Our kids played great and stepped up when they had to,” coach Brad Parent said. “We had a great year and I am excited to see how this team develops over time.
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