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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, November 3, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALDistrict Court District CourtBlackwell Divorces Sought Connie S. Brown vs. Rickey D. Brown. Craig L. Chambers vs. Joyce M. Chambers. Divorces Granted Lonnie Joe Rhea vs. Gwendolyn Marie Rhea. Joy D. Kerr vs. Paul W. Kerr; plaintiff restored to former name Joy D. Hightower. Civil Petitions Zeller Motor Co. Inc. vs. Gary Keith Carver; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Bernita R. Aldrich vs. Douglas M. Perrill; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Independent School District No. 1095 of Grant County vs. Loren Kyle Diedrich; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,330.23. Nearly NewsHistory has a way of showing up in interesting places. Joyce Mitchell of Ponca City was visiting recently in Kentucky and ran across some info on the Miller Brothers of 101 Ranch fame. Published in “Yesterday and Today,” a historical book about Barren County the book tells about The Trigg Theater. Seems that in 1927, the theater manager tethered a live buffalo in front of the Trigg to drum up excitement for the movie “Traildust,” by the Miller Brothers. NN has been advised it is time to start bringing in non-perishable food to the American Legion on South Avenue, to fill the Thanksgiving baskets for the holiday. Food items may be brought in at any time, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to closing time. Ponca Tribal Election Scheduled for Dec. 18WHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Tribal Election Board has called a regular election to fill three expired terms of office on the Ponca Tribal Business Committee. Any eligible Ponca tribal voter living outside of Kay or Noble counties, and any eligible Ponca tribal voter living within Kay or Noble counties, who is physically unable to go to the polls on election day, Dec. 18, 1999, is eligible to vote by absentee ballot. All requests for an absentee ballot must be sent only by U.S. mail to Ponca Tribal Election Board, P.O. Box 1444, Ponca City, OK, 74602-1444. They must be postmarked no later than two weeks prior to the regular election day,, which will be Dec. 4, 1999 and must be made in writing and shall be signed legibly in their own handwriting, by the voter who is to cast the ballot. In order to be eligible for membership on the Business Committee, a person must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. Be an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe. 2. Be at least 21 years of age. 3. Be one-fourth degree or more of Ponca Indian blood. 4. Have physically resided in Kay or Noble County, within the State of Oklahoma, for at least six months immediately prior to the date of that election (Dec. 18, 1999). 5. Not have been convicted of a felony by any Court of competent jurisdiction following all appeals. 6. Not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces. Any member of the Ponca Tribe who is eligible to be a candidate for election and desires that his or her name be placed on the ballot as a candidate for the Business Committee shall complete an Intent and Purpose Statement supplied by the Election Board. The filing fee shall be $200 and the fee shall be paid by certified check or money order only. Cash or personal checks shall not be accepted. The intent and purpose statement and the filing fee shall be filed and paid in person with the Secretary of the Election Board, or his/her authorized designee, located at the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority Building, White Eagle, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 19, which constitutes a five day filing period. The regular election shall be held at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building, White Eagle, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999. For filing and further information contact election board authorized designee, Betty Stallings at 580-762-6861, according to Tony Arkeketa, vice-chairman of the Ponca Tribal Election Board. The Ponca City News has also been informed that Eulala Two Babies has resigned from the Ponca Tribal Election Board effective Oct. 31, 1999, in order that she may be a candidate in the upcoming election, Dec. 18, 1999. Remains Point To One Of Largest Dinosaurs EverNORMAN (AP) — When University of Oklahoma paleontologist Richard Cifelli got a field report on dinosaur remains found in southeastern Oklahoma, his first reaction was a skeptical ‘‘right, there’s nothing like that.’’ Nothing like that unearthed before now. Cifelli says they found neck bones of a Sauroposeidon, or thunder lizard. The giraffe-like creature stood 60 feet tall and weighed 60 tons. Cifelli says it was ‘‘among the biggest or arguably the biggest’’ dinosaurs ever. ‘‘This guy took that general Brachiosaurus trend and pushed it to the max,’’ Cifelli said today. The better-known Brachiosaurus was about 45 feet tall. Cifelli said the Sauroposeidon had a neck that was conservatively 40 feet long. ‘‘One of the neatest things about this is that it sort of really shows how they could push the outside of the envelope on this sort of specialization.’’ He said there was an ‘‘incredible compromise between making the neck strong enough to function and also be light enough so that you can lift the whole apparatus up.’’ The dinosaur remains were found in 1994 about 10 miles west of Antlers in Atoka County. The university already had been examining remains found on the Howard McLeod Correctional Center when it got a call about the discovery on adjacent land. Cifelli said the first report was of a rib an inch wide and 5 feet long. Cifelli said the largest of the vertebrae found was 5 feet long. ‘‘It looked like a trunk of a tree,’’ he said. He said individual neck ribs were 12 feet long and overlap as they extend back. Beneath the neck were a set of leaf springs three ribs thick on each side. ‘‘You almost never find the cervical ribs,’’ he said. The piece pulled out in an enormous block was perfectly put together, but just ended. Cifelli said they spent the next several years trying to find the rest of the remains. They used remote sensing techniques, ground penetrating radar and even a bulldozer to find more of the dinosaur. Every so often, they go back and look for more. ‘‘I feel like the rest of it still has to be there somewhere,’’ he said. The remains that were found were going into rock. Cifelli said that would mean the rest would not have eroded. Cifelli said about a year ago he gave the project to an undergraduate student who needed a research project. A paper was submitted and Cifelli said the findings are expected to be presented in the March issue of the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Cifelli said there are different ways of measuring the biggest dinosaur. He said the Sauroposeidon was definitely the tallest and definitely had the longest neck. He said there were probably heavier dinosaurs and definitely longer ones. Salvation Army To Begin Taking Christmas ListsThe Salvation Army will begin taking applications for Christmas assistance beginning Monday and running through Friday, Nov. 19. Application will be taken from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at The Salvation Army Community Center located at 711 South Third in Ponca City. Anyone making an application will be asked to provide verification of their address, number of family members, income and expenses. “The Salvation army is expecting an increase in the number of families requesting assistance this Christmas,” states Captain Mark Craddock, commanding officer of The Salvation Army. “If our current social service trends are any indication, we expect to serve about 30 percent more families in 1999 than we did in 1998. For additional information concerning the Christmas applications, call The Salvation Army at 762-7501. Veterans Day Parade May Be Largest in Ponca CityVeteran organizations will once again be sponsoring the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Ponca City Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. With decent weather, this will be the largest Veterans Day parade to date. Breaking with the tradition of the U.S. Army Color Guard leading the parade, the VFW Color Guard will lead the Veterans Day Parade in celebration of its 100th anniversary of service, dedication, commitment concern and patriotism to the nation. With the national fund raising effort for the World War II Memorial which is being built in Washington D.C., and all the publicity surrounding the World War II Memorial, the parade committee has chosen the veterans of World War II as parade marshals for this year’s parade. Sharing that honor will be area Gold Star Mothers and Fathers, those who lost a son or daughter during the war. The Veterans Day parade is to honor all veterans regardless of when or where they served. Trams will be provided for veterans wishing to ride in the parade. There will be a flyover of World War II vintage War Dogs aircraft and a display after the parade at the Ponca City airport. Trans Mississippi Rifles, a civil war reenactment group, will hold an encampment west of the American Legion building. On display east of the American Legion building will be military equipment, cycles, and antique and classic cars. Starting at 2 p.m. at White Eagle, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Ponca Indian American Legion Buffalo Post 38 will present a traditional Veterans Day dance honoring Native Americans who have served their country. Everyone is invited to attend. A special medal presentation to Korea War veteran Bill “Huck” Parson by Brig. Gen. Jim Morford, deputy STARC of the Oklahoma National Guard, will be held during the luncheon. It has taken over 47 years for Parsons to receive the following awards for his service during the war — Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachute Wings, Glider Wings, Korean Service Medal with four stars, Good Conduct Medal and the Expert Marksman Medal. Coffee and donuts will be served to all veterans prior to the parade, and lunch will be served after the parade at the American Legion Post 14 on West South Avenue. Most veteran will stage there, and all trams will start at the Legion and return there after the parade. All civic groups, businesses, churches, schools, clubs and individuals are encouraged to participate. For more information, call Chuck Gregg at 765-1367 or 765-9073. Several Topics Aired During Work SessionBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor A briefing on the development of annexation possibilities was made at the work session of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday. City Manager Gary Martin said that City Planner Todd Kennemer was asked to give the update, which is in reference to the Census 2000. Martin said that Kennemer reported to the commissioners that areas must be within the city limits if they are to be counted as true Ponca Citians. “This would involve some 400-480 people, depending on just how far we want to go with any annexation plan,” Martin said. He said that there were three areas that have been closely looked at by department heads of the city, including some to the west, some to the north, and some to the east. “It would probably not involve the Osage County area,” Martin said. Kennemer and several department heads were at a work session a week earlier with a presentation that would include the areas. Specific areas would be along Lake Road to the east, north to Tower Road and west of Waverly in the northwest sector of the city. Commissioners were also given an update by Camp, Dresser and McGee on proposed upgrades to the sludge drying beds at the water treatment plant. None of the commissioners were in office at the time of the recent renovation project, nor were Martin as City Manager and Ken Parr as Public Works Director. Martin was Public Works Director, but the office at that time didn’t include the utilities that it does presently. “So we had a representative of Camp, Dresser and McGee bring us a history of things that have happened in the past few years. It was a good briefing, and there are some projects that still need addressing, and we’ll probably do that during budget time,” Martin said. Commissioners also received information from a committee of the Ponca City Tourism Authority concerning a strategic plan on utilizing efforts with other groups of the community. Phil Bandy and T.L. Walker were spokespersons for the committee. Whether some of the citizen advisory board operations are necessary was another item on the work session agenda. Commissioners studied various ideas about the boards, and may consider modifying some of the activities, according to Martin. “We also received an update on the Conference Center at the Marland Estate, and while the operators are expected to still be there by the end of the year, we still expect the doors of the conference center to be closed by Dec. 15,” Martin said. Pioneer Tech Marketing Students Attend DECA Fall Leadership EventMarketing students from Pioneer Technology Center recently headed to the DECA Fall Leadership Conference held in Edmond on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. Approximately 600 DECA chapter officers participated in workshops to help sharpen their skills in the areas of teambuilding, communication, interpersonal skills, and leadership in addition to learning the duties and responsibilities associated with their particular office. Pioneer Tech Marketing students also participated in the group activity “Capture Your Chapter Image,” where students were given supplies to design a poster board that depicted their chapter image. In addition to preparing for state competition later in the school year, the Marketing students have been busy organizing their campus store, The Attic. The campus store enables the Marketing students to learn all about sales management, promotion, merchandise retailing, advertising and entrepreneurship. For the past two years, Pioneer Tech’s DECA chapter has participated in the leadership conference and competitions throughout the school year. Pioneer Tech’s local DECA chapter, under the direction of Molly Thies, works to teach students the fundamentals of marketing and management as well as the principles of economics and free enterprise through classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and DECA activities. Letter - Thanks to Officer DuroyWhile visiting your city recently, I had the misfortune to have a flat tire. I would like you to know you have a fine representative of your city in Officer Tom Duroy, who was not only friendly, courteous, professional, and helpful, he changed my tire!! How nice to know there are still people in this world who care. Most sincerely, Bonnie L. Reese Three Hospice Nurses Earn CertificationThree Hospice of Ponca City nurses have earned certification as hospice and palliative care nurses, it was announced this week. Earning the certification are Claudia Barnes, Trudy Fowler-Smith, and Lori Lewis. Barnes was originally certified in 1995 and earned recertification. The Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association and the National Board grant the accreditation. A registered nurse must have worked for a hospice for at least two years or 4,000 hours before being eligible to take the examination. The exam includes questions concerning pain and other symptom control, legal and ethical concerns, disease progression, and bereavement. Currently there are only approximately 4,000 certified hospice nurses in the United States. Director Melody Lahann says the staff and Board of Directors of Hospice are extremely proud of these nurses for achieving certification. “We know we have extremely qualified nurses — achieving certification is one way to show the community that we’re committed to providing the very best hospice care we can.” Barnes has been a Hospice of Ponca City nurse since 1982, Fowler-Smith since 1994, and Lewis since 1997. They are part of a team of six registered nurses for Hospice. Masters Degrees Available at ULCDr. Brenda Stacy, director of the University Learning Center (ULC), located at Conoco, has announced that interested persons can now have the opportunity to earn an Accelerated Masters Degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Oklahoma. This program can be completed it in only four semesters, according to Dr. Stacy. On Monday at 4 p.m., Dr. Mike Langenbach of the University of Oklahoma will be at the ULC to visit with interested persons about this degree program. The entire program will be taught on-site at the ULC by OU faculty. The program is ideal for those who have been unable to pursue their Masters Degree because of limited by time, work, or family responsibilities. Students can attend class in Ponca City at the University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma and earn their degree from OU. The format for the accelerated program: - Summer 2000 — three courses (9 credit hours) held on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (MTW) for each course. — Fall 2000 — three courses (9 credit hours) held on Friday from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., three weekends per course. — Spring 2001 — two Courses (6 credit hours.) held on Friday (10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) for three weekends per course plus a 3 credit internship. — Summer 2001 — three Courses (9 credit hours) held on MTW for two weeks for each course. Dr. Stacy said even if prospective students feel that this format does not fit their schedule they should attend the 4 p.m., Monday meeting and visit with Dr. Langenbach and inform the ULC as to what kind of format would work better. There may be others who have the same problem. The University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma is located in the North Tower of the Conoco Complex in Ponca City. From South Avenue, those attending should enter Gate F and advise the attendant they want to go to the ULC. Guests will be directed as to where to park and where to enter the building, The ULC facilities include: two Interactive Television (ITV) Studios, a Computer Center equipped with 16 Pentium III computers with Internet access, classrooms, a student break area, and administrative offices. Citizens are welcome to use our facilities — even if they are not students. For information about ULC’s other degree programs call (580) 762-2856. DEATHSSybil Petty Sybil PettyFAIRFAX — Sybil Petty, longtime Fairfax resident, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 1999, in the Cushing Municipal Hospital in Cushing. She was 73. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in the Fairfax Cemetery with the Revs. Ken Lewis and George Weston officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Sybil Petty was born Jan. 22, 1926, in Fairfax, the daughter of H.C. and Martha D. Marriman Hooper Sr. She was a graduate of Lamar High School in Missouri. She married Cecil Eugene Petty on Dec. 11, 1943, in Fairfax. She was employed as a bank cashier for over 30 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose 602 in Ponca City. She enjoyed taking trips to Tunica, Miss., and Las Vegas, Nev., visiting with friends and family and, in earlier years, playing golf. She is survived by a son, Mike Petty of Fairfax; one brother, H.C. Hooper Jr. of Milford, Mo.; three sisters, Jewel Cellan and Louise Cochran, both of Fairfax, and Mary Miller of Lamar, Mo.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on April 12, 1992; and a son, Jerry Petty. Casket bearers will be Terry Dooley, Don Miller, Gary Miller, Dave Hutchens, Dee Cooper and Joe Cooper. Honorary casket bearers will be Bob Clark, J.D. Mixon, Leon Robertson, Charlie Cooper, Andy Rivas, Rick Johnson, Jay Cooper and David Vaught. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Kay County Unit, c/o Lore Ellis, First National Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, Okla. 74602 or to the charity of choice. The family will be at the Petty home to receive friends and family. Wilma B. KellerPERRY — Wilma B. Keller, resident of Holiday Springs, Ark., died Monday, Nov. 1,1999, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was 67. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at the United Methodist Church in Lucien, Okla., with the Rev. C.M. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Cleo Springs Cemetery under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home of Garber. Wilma B. Keller was born Feb. 15, 1932, in Polo, Okla., the daughter of Virgil Almont Winters Sr. and Beatrice Wilma (Miller) Winters. On Nov. 15, 1985, she married Howard Paul Keller in Lucien; he preceded her in death. She made her home in Holiday Island, Ark., and formerly resided in Noble County. She was an officer in The Salvation Army and had served as a pastor in nine Oklahoma and Texas cities and later was employed as a cook at Sooners Corner Restaurant in Perry. She is survived by a daughter, Lavona Winters of Holiday Island, Ark.; two brothers, Virgil Winters of Lucien and Edwin Winters of Hayward; two stepdaughters, Elaine Galloway and Hope Ryan, both of Ponca City; four grandchildren; and a step grandchild. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 28, Lucien, Okla. 73757. Christie R. MillsAPACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Christie R. “Jumbo” Mills, former resident of Ponca City, died Oct. 22, 1999, at home in Apache Junction, Ariz. He was 83. His body was cremated under the direction of Apache Junction Mortuary. C.R. “Jumbo” Mills was born in Fairfax on Aug. 3, 1916, the son of Rolla and Mabel Mills. He attended school in Fairfax, graduating from Fairfax High School. He then attended Oklahoma State University for a year. He was a seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. He married Mildred Hall on March 23, 1941. He was a resident of Ponca City for over 40 years, employed as a contractor and having worked on many buildings around the area. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion, the VFW, Jaycees, AF & AM 83 in Ponca City, Moose Lodge, and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason in Guthrie. He enjoyed playing golf. He is survived by his wife of the home; a daughter, Dana Mills of Arizona; and a son, William Mills of Texas. ObituariesBonneta V. Benson StolhandBonneta V. “Bonnie” Benson Stolhand, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 81. The funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at 3 p.m. at Osage Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Leon Grider officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Bonneta V. Moulton Benson Stolhand was born Sept. 28, 1918, in Siloam Springs, Ark., the daughter of Henry David and Clara Theresa (Johnson) Moulton. She came with her family to Ponca City in 1924 in a covered wagon. She attended Ponca City schools and St. Mary’s Catholic School. On Jan. 10, 1935, she married Alfred Wayne Benson in Perry; he died May 30, 1940. Later, she married Willie Adam Stolhand on Sept. 18, 1942, in Ponca City. Mrs. Stolhand was employed as a housekeeper at the Jens Marie Hotel as well as doing other domestic work. Mrs. Stolhand enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing. She also loved to sing and teach the old songs to her children. She enjoyed family picnics. She is survived by four daughters, Sally Villines, Mary Ward and Carol Jean Lauver and her husband, Bill, all of Ponca City, and Judy Ann Fildes-Burt and her husband, John, of Port Mansfield, Texas; and one son, Gerald Allen Benson of Ponca City. She is also survived by two sisters, Rosalee Sue “Boots” Harris and Mary Elizabeth Thorpe, both of Ponca City; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include a brother-in-law, Harold Andrews, and a sister-in-law, Clara Moulton, both of Ponca City. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, George Wayne Benson, and 10 brothers and sisters. Casket bearers will be great-grandsons Matt Bahm, Jesse Bahm, Jeremy Kimbrel, John Myron Chamberlin, Travis Villines and James A. Barnett. Honorary bearers will be grandsons David Villines, Billy Lauver, Tony Lauver, Scott Villines and Darrel “Butch” Fildes. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Oklahoma Lupus Association, 3131 MacArthur, Suite 106-B, Oklahoma City, OK 73122. The family will be at the home of Mary Ward, 1412 East Central Avenue. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSCody Wilde Benefit — A benefit chili dinner and bake sale for the Cody Wilde medical fund will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the McCord Elementary School cafeteria. Cost is $3.75 per person, and donations will be accepted. For additional information or to make a donation, call 762-3549. Wilde was seriously hurt Oct. 15 in an automobile accident. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Craft Fair — Alpha Gamma Mother’s Club is sponsoring the 28th annual arts and crafts fair at the Unity Recreation Center. The event is scheduled Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A fund raiser for the club, the fair will include a concession stand. Vendors and other participants may call Karen Yost, 765-4688, for more information. Book Your holiday, wedding, bachelor, etc. parties with the Hide out 580-362-9905 or 762-0835. adv. Sons of American Revolution Contest — A high school contest for essays dealing with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence or Constitution is being conducted by the Sons of the American Revolution. Top state winners will receive cash awards and plaques, and the winning entry is eligible for national awards up to $2,000. For additional information, write Pendleton Woods, contest chairman, 541 NW 31 Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73118. Red Rock Church Homecoming Sunday, November 7th. Fellowship at 10:00, worship at 11:00. Everyone invited. adv. School Dance — Garfield Academy PTO will sponsor a dance with 60’s and 70’s music on Friday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. Cost is $8 per family, $3 per adult and $2 for children four years through fifth grade. Adults must accompany all children. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Dugout Club — Members of the Dugout Club, parent booster organization for Wildcat baseball, will hold their first meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in room F103, Fine Arts building, Ponca City High School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss upcoming projects at the ball field. 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. Flight Breakfast — Flight breakfast is being sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The breakfast, which is open to the public, will be located at Building 14 at the Ponca City Regional Airport. The cost of the buffet breakfast is $4. Clearance Sale Cribs, portacribs, bedding, strollers, car seats, new clothes. Bearly New. adv. Illegal Dumping — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday that another man was dumping trash on his land in the 2200 block of East Lake Road and had been advised to stay off the property. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 800 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — An accident in the 1200 block of South Fifth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Blackwell Sailor — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thelma D. Nash, daughter of William D. and Emma E. Nash, 4005 South Main in Blackwell, recently returned from a six-month deployment aboard the amphibious assault ship and Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) flagship USS Kearsarge, home ported in Norfolk, Va. During the deployment, the USS Kearsarge assisted in the NATO peacekeeping operations in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Yugoslavia and assisted in the humanitarian efforts after the earthquake in Turkey. Nash also visited ports in Israel, Italy and Spain. The 1984 graduate of Blackwell High School joined the Navy in November 1990. Chitosan The natural fat blocker helps promote weight loss, reduce LDL cholesterol, lower high blood pressure and reduced the risk of cancer. Available @ Health World, 320 E. Central. 762-1854. adv. Door Glass Broken — The Department of Human Services, 801 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:19 a.m. Tuesday that the front door glass had been broken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Rummage And bake sale, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Friday, November 5, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. adv. Accident — An accident in the 1800 block of Richway Drive was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:58 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. Collision — An accident in the 700 block of East Albany Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:06 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Angel Central opens Friday, November 5th in a new location, south end of Ponca Plaza, across from hospital. Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 6:00. 762-4567. adv. House Egged — A woman from the 2400 block of Canterbury Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday that the residence had been egged recently. An officer was assigned and the information was logged. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Threat — A woman at the Ponca City Post Office reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday that someone was threatening her son. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Structure Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday that a structure was on fire in Tanglewood Park. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department, units from the Ponca City Fire Department, and the Osage County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire at the Tanglewood Motorhome Park Clubhouse, to handle the situation. Units returned to service at 1:07 a.m. Wednesday. Suspicious Activity — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 a.m. Tuesday that a woman had attempted to pass a stolen check. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday that a 47-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Protein Diet made easy with Dr. Atkin low-carb food bar @ Health World, 320 E. Central. 762-1854. adv. Harassment — A woman from the 1600 block of Academy Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:17 a.m. Tuesday that she had been receiving harassing telephone calls. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subjects Held — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday that three juveniles were being held as shoplifters. An officer was assigned and two 16-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl were held for petit larceny. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday that a two-vehicle, non-injury accident had occurred at the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Peachtree Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dog Stolen — A woman from the 800 block of North Palm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:11 p.m. Tuesday that her dog had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Burglary — A man from the 100 block of North Elm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday that the residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday that a juvenile was being held for shoplifting. An officer was assigned, took the juvenile to a parent, and the boy was released to a parent on a promise to appear in court. Citations were issued. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 800 block of East Madison Avenue at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday that a 46-year-old man was being held for DUI, driving under suspension, speeding, having no insurance, transporting an open container and two Kay County warrants. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the YMCA at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Seventh Street. Two units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded and two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned. A 39-year-old woman was taken in custody at the intersection of North Eighth Street and East Broadway Avenue for DUI, having no insurance, having no driver’s license, not wearing a seat belt, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and negligent collision. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Otoe Avenue and South Thirteenth Street at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday that a 23-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant. LIFESTYLESFirst Ladies of Oklahoma To Meet At Marland Estate First Ladies of Oklahoma To Meet At Marland EstateOn Saturday Oklahoma’s First Ladies will gather at the Marland Mansion for the 13th annual membership luncheon. Honorary Chairwoman, First Lady Cathy Keating, will be guest speaker for this event. Marie Cooper, founder of Oklahoma’s First Ladies, will conduct the new member installation ceremony. Oklahoma’s First Ladies was founded in 1987 under the sponsorship of the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women. These women, in their own right, are leaders in their communities, as well as, being outstanding volunteer support workers for the Republican Party. These women work tirelessly on behalf of many charitable educational, and cultural projects and organizations throughout Oklahoma said a spokesperson. “First Ladies” financially supports an annual essay contest for students in Oklahoma Schools, and conducts seminars. This group also encourages and supports qualified women and men Republican candidates for public office on local, state and national levels. Membership in Oklahoma’s First Ladies is open to all women, regardless of political affiliation. Dues are $100 for the first year and $75 for each consecutive year thereafter, For further information contact Glenda Emerson, president of Kay County Republican Women, 363-5840, or Jennifer Schwarz, 762-6567. VFW, Auxiliary Event Nov. 7A district meeting for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliaries is scheduled Nov. 7 in Cushing. Bob Moore of Noble, state chaplain, will report on the recent state fall festival meeting, service officer training, and the southern conference. Representatives from 15 posts and 11 auxiliaries of District eight, including Ponca City, will gather at the Cushing VFW. Delegates are expected from Barnsdall, Bartlesville, Blackwell, Cushing, Dewey, Fairfax, Glencoe, Marland, Newkirk, Pawhuska, Pawnee, Perkins, Ponca City, Stillwater, and Tonkawa. Moore said state VFW and Ladies Auxiliary council members will give $500 each to the top state winners in the three categories of the VFW National Education Teacher Award program. First and second runners-up will receive trophies and certificates. Information will be discussed concerning the new Community Service Award being given. Sheree Sharpton Becomes Bride of Nick JacksonSheree Sharpton, former resident of Ponca City, and Nick Jackson were married recently in a ceremony in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim McDonald of Haskell. Kelly Gilbert, the bridegroom’s grandfather, officiated. Parents of the couple are Mel and Shelley Quinones of Coweta, Terry and Catherine Sharpton of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Doug and Dyana Jackson of Coweta. The bride’s grandparents are Judy and Wayne Helm of Bartlesville, Hershel and Betty Thompson of Tulsa, Gumersindo and Awilda Quinones of Allentown, Penn. and Lebert and Shirley Sharpton of Bartlesville. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Kelly and Geraldine Gilbert of Coweta, and the late Clarence and Maud Jackson. Given in marriage by her family, the bride was escorted by her father. She wore a sleeveless, white satin floor-length gown designed by her grandmother, Judy Helm. The bodice featured a square neckline, and a short satin train was attached to the dress with a satin bow. Her full-length veil of illusion was secured by a pearl band. She carried an arm bouquet of white, red, burgundy and pink long-stemmed roses tied with white lace ribbon. Bridesmaids were Molly Moore, sister of the bride, who wore a sleeveless, tea-length dress of pink satin; Natalie VanTuyl, who wore a burgundy gown, and Mandy Copeland, who wore a burgundy floral print gown. Each carried an arrangement of long-stemmed roses similar to those in the bridal bouquet. The bridegroom and his attendants wore black western jeans, white western shirts and white cowboy hats. Groomsmen were brothers of the bridegroom, Darrell and Bennie Jackson; and Kevin Miller. Donnie Clyma was the usher, and Shane Hinderliter, cousin of the bridegroom, provided music for the occasion. Assisting the bride was Mandy Jackson. The table holding the couple’s unity candle also held a candle and cross in remembrance of the bride’s aunt, the late Debbie Sharpton Lankford, and the bridegroom’s grandparents, the late Clarence and Maud Jackson. A reception followed the ceremony. The triple-tiered wedding cake was decorated with white, red, burgundy and pink roses, and was topped with a bridal couple, the bridegroom figure dressed in western attire. The bridegroom’s chocolate cake was decorated in a western theme. Following a wedding trip to Joplin and Springfield, Mo. the couple resides in Coweta. Little NewsKen and Trina Miller announce the birth of a daughter at 3:22 a.m. Sept. 28, 1999, at the Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, N.C. Daisy Kaitlin Miller weighed 7 pounds, and measured 19 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Kevin. Grandparents are Ed and Gayla Bolay, and Duke and June Miller, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Don and Mary Campbell of Forres, Scotland, Don and Maxine Coats of Sallisaw, and Fred and Erma Jean Harader of Ponca City. SPORTSNo More Pats for OU No More Pats for OUBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer NORMAN (AP) — Bob Stoops went against his better judgment last week, after his Oklahoma Sooners had throttled Texas A&M 51-6 in one of the bigger victories in the program’s recent history. Instead of staying on the players the next week, as he had seen Steve Spurrier and Bill Snyder and other coaches do after big victories, Stoops lightened things up a bit. Then the Sooners went on the road and got beat by Colorado, 38-24. ‘‘When they really play well, you’ve got to stay on ’em,’’ Stoops said Tuesday. ‘‘We did to a point as coaches, but not enough, apparently. ‘‘I felt our players have been kicked around here for a number of years, and I thought we would allow ’em to maybe feel a little more confidence, let them understand they deserve a little pat on the back,’’ he said. ‘‘They didn’t handle it very well, obviously, as players, and I’m not a very good head coach to allow it to happen.’’ Oklahoma (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) went to Boulder and, Stoops said, got outplayed in all areas. The Sooners gave up more than 500 yards for the third time this year. Josh Heupel had his worst game, throwing four interceptions. The special teams, which had been solid all year, had several breakdowns. Stoops took the blame. But he also said there is no guarantee the Sooners would have played better had he ridden them a little harder during the week. ‘‘The bottom line is players decide and prepare during the week and before the game how they’re going to play,’’ he said. ‘‘You push all you want as a coach, but you’ve got to be able as a player and players to establish consistency and a mental attitude that you’re going to take into each and every week in being prepared to play. ‘‘I don’t care where it is in this conference, you’re not going to go on the road and just go out there and think it’s going to happen for you. You have got to be ready to play, and it’s a fine line.’’ In one of his more wide-ranging news conferences of the season, Stoops: — said he is considering using freshman running back Quenton Griffin, who was scheduled to be redshirted. The team’s leading rusher, Michael Thornton, suffered a knee-ending injury against Colorado. ‘‘With four games left, if he’s able to push and be a guy that can make a difference for us, then we’ll have to be ready to use him,’’ Stoops said. — gave Colorado credit for successfully stealing Oklahoma’s hand signals when cornerback Ben Kelly intercepted a pass on a flanker screen, setting up a third-quarter touchdown that made the score 21-10. ‘‘We got in a situation where we had a procedure (penalty) and went back with the same play,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘We didn’t believe anyone moved to show anything, but we were wrong. They did have an idea what was coming and saw it. Give them credit, and it was not very good execution on our part to allow that to happen.’’ SOONER NOTES: Saturday’s game against Missouri is a sellout, as is the season finale against Oklahoma State on Nov. 27. This is the first time since 1987 that every home game is sold out. ... Stoops said William Bartee may start at one of the cornerback spots this week. ... With Thornton out, Reggie Skinner will start at halfback and be backed up by Johnnie Balous. ... Saturday’s game begins at 2 p.m. and is not televised. Lady Mavs Win Big In OpenerBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks opened their season at home Tuesday with a big win, toppling the Oklahoma Christian JV Eagles 90-24. Twelve different Lady Mavs added to the total score, led by Oklahoma City freshman La Quisha Dickerson who racked up 22 points on the night. Northern Women's Head Coach Greg Krause said the game may not have been a hard test, but it helped his team get the opening game jitters out of the way and will allow them to move on with some confidence. “They were a little nervous at first,” Krause said about his team that has only four sophomores. “We missed some open shots but once we started playing, we did well as a team.” Krause said he was pleased with the overall play of the team. “Even with a large lead we didn't get sloppy,” he said after the game. “We took our time and made some extra passes which helps the team act as a unit. We played unselfish and it paid off.” The Lady Mavericks pressured the Eagles with a full court defense during much of the game, causing several turnovers that led to a series of fast breaks that racked up points from the onset of the game. Northern led 42-10 at halftime During one series the Lady Mavs came up with a loose ball after Newkirk sophomore Suzi Eisenhauer made a sacrificial dive to the floor and batted the ball up the court to a teammate who dropped it in for two. Krause said. Eisenhauer made it clear to her fellow team members that the Lady Mavs mean business. “A play like that goes a long way to showing the freshman on the team that this is the way we are going to play,” Krause said. Eisenhauer had several key assists and rebounds, and tallied 8 points for the Lady Mavs as well. Other NOC players who scored included Drummond sophomore Stacie Scott with 9, Morrison freshman Lindsey Shiever with 7, Moore sophomore B.J. Homer, Oklahoma City sophomore Baba Robinson and Wayne freshman Niki Gray each had 6 points, Roff freshman Kaycie Beyers, Oklahoma City sophomore Ranada Collins and Pawnee freshman Reva Howell each added 5, and Cordell freshman Diedre Dick and Oklahoma City sophomore Tia Andrew each helped with 4. The Lady Mavs are playing in the Lady Texan Tournament in Levelland, Texas Thursday through Saturday. They open against Odessa, Texas, Thursday. The Northern men open their season Thursday in the three-day Seward County, Kan., Tournament in Liberal. The Mavericks play LeMar, Colo., in the first round. Both NOC basketball teams will be home on Nov. 13 to face off against Westark. The women will begin play in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse at 2 p.m. and the men will follow. Rodeo WatchCALF ROPING. 1. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas, $122,622. 2. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla., $120,542. 3. Cody Ohl, Orchard, Texas, $101,116. 4. Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, Okla., $74,334. 5. Ricky Hyde, Conway, Ark., $71,366. 6. Ty Hays, Weatherford, Okla., $70,994. 7. Stran Smith, Tell, Texas, $69,527. 8. Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas, $68,787. 9. Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., $67,544. 10. Brent Lewis, Pinon, N.M., $65,129. 11. Clay Cerny, Eagle Lake, Texas, $64,138. 12. Tony Reina, Brazoria, Texas, $62,016. 13. Jim Bob Mayes, Elgin, Texas, $59,269. 14. Jeff Coelho, Long Creek, Ore., $58,855. 15. Jeff Chapman, Athens, Texas, $57,542. 16. Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $54,861. 17. Brad Goodrich, Hermiston, Ore., $54,798. 18. Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $54,748. 19. Marty Becker, Manyberries, Alberta, $53,943. 20. Neal Felton, Mountain Home, Texas, $52,633. STEER ROPING 1. Guy Allen, Lovington, N.M., $74,566. 2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., $56,975. 3. Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $48,171. 4. Jim Davis, Abilene, Texas, $40,634. 5. Buster Record Jr, Buffalo, Okla., $38,986. 6. Marty Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $34,806. 7. De Lynn Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $31,158. 8. J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas, $33,339. 9. Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $32,854. 10. Arnold Felts, Sonora, Texas, $31,784. 11. Colby Goodwin, Channing, Texas, $31,219. 12. Cody Ohl, Orchard, Texas, $28,818. 13. Tee Woolman, Llano, Texas, $28,051. 14. J Paul Williams, Ponca City, Okla., $26,479. 15. Bucky Hefner, Chelsea, Okla., $24,164.
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