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Boston Brass Gives Concert Goers Rousing Performance

Boston Brass Gives Concert Goers Rousing Performance

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

Ponca City Community Concert members and guests at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium were recently given a rousing wake-up call at 7:30 p.m. by five handsome musicians in purple jackets. Boston Brass, as the accomplished musicians call their group, began the evening of smooth sound, exciting solos and great entertainment with a number titled “Tournament Gallop.”

That “gallop” continued non-stop for the rest of the concert by one of the most entertaining groups on the circuit today. The first half of the evening included a few refined numbers for classical music lovers (only it sounds better on brass say the men). Numbers or movements by Scheidt, Handel, and Shostakovich were offered with amazing musicianship. The Brass also included a couple of movements from the opera “Carmen.”

To conclude the first portion of the program they performed “Thoughts of Love” by Pryor and “Circus Bee” by Filmier, where the men pantomimed characters, and played some oomp-pa circus music.

After intermission, the smooth, velvet tones of the brass, kept the silver haired members of the audience smiling and reminiscing as they played old favorites “In The Mood,” “Autumn Leaves,” and the haunting “Laura.” Members were also invited to get up in the aisles and dance, but preferred to tap their toes and enjoy the music seated. The awesome tuba playing by Randy Montgomery, kept the swing and boogie-beat hot.

They next played the Count Basie theme “Alright, Okay, You Win” and the audience applauded as solos by the two trumpeters, French horn, and trombone were featured. Benny Goodman’s favorite “Sing, Sing, Sing,” and Duke Ellington’s “Caravan” were equally appealing and created scattered applause for soloists and several duets.

Jeff Connor next brought out his flugelhorn and played a sweet, haunting “I Remember Clifford,” a beautiful tribute to an early day blues man. He was backed by the mellow trombone of Ed Clough and the high, muted trumpet of Richard Kelley.

The men also surprised the audience with a side talent — barbershop style acapella singing. During one segment the entertainers, who play more than 100 concerts each year, ran down into the audience looking for “the prettiest girl in the room” and sang “Lida Rose” to a beautiful senior lady.

The last two numbers, a Desi Arnez version of “Brazil” and “Casa Loma Stomp” featured a marathon tuba performance by Montgomery and kept and appreciative audience tapping their heels and toes and their hands applauding.

Curtain calls prompted the popular musicians to return to play a final swing number “Night Train.” Richard Kelley played “down and dirty” on his muted coronet and the audience enjoyed clapping in time with the familiar old beat.

I’ve been asked to make a reminder to concert members to please be thoughtful of others and the entertainers. We have noticed that a few members need to be reminded not to leave until the program is completely finished. We (and every one else) noticed a few members leaving (to beat the traffic) during the final number. Leaving before the concert is over spoils it for those who are trying to enjoy the show and is rude to the entertainers.

Also humming or singing along (unless invited) and talking during numbers spoils other member’s enjoyment. Save the talking for intermission. Thanks!

The next Community Concert is a special solo performance by Roslyn Kind on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Even though she’s a sister to Barbra Streisand, and sounds a lot like her, Kind’s show-stopper performance is unique and features her great voice and a delightfully humorous personality.

DEATHS

Charles L. Beck
Roy Lee Chaney Sr.
John P. Jones
John Sievert
Ruth Irene Scoles
Ruby J. Hayes

Services Pending

Charles L. Beck

Charles L. Beck, Marland resident, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 14, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 83. Survivors include his wife Ottalea of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.

Roy Lee Chaney Sr.

NEWKIRK — Roy Lee Chaney Sr., resident of Newkirk, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in his home. He was 71. Services are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service.

John P. Jones

TONKAWA — John P. Jones, resident of Tonkawa, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13, 1999, at home in Haysville, Kan. He was 82. Survivors include his daughter, Georgene Jabara of Haysville. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

John Sievert

John Sievert, Ponca City resident, died Monday morning, Nov. 15, 1999, at his home. He was 73. Local survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home. The family requests no flowers. Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

Funerals

Ruth Irene Scoles

Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First United Methodist Church in Tonkawa. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Ruby J. Hayes

Funeral will be in the McClendon Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Morris Cemetery.

NEWS BRIEFS

Wolf Pup Stolen — A woman from the 700 block of South Eighth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:51 a.m. Saturday that a wolf pup had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

New Large selection of Snowmen and Santas! Stop in and take a look. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv.

Blocking Driveway — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:08 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle was blocking a driveway in the 1200 block of Bradbary Lane. An officer was assigned, the vehicle was cited, and the driver moved it.

Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Osage Street at 7:11 p.m. Saturday that a 54-year-old man was being held for assault with a dangerous weapon and a 46-year-old man was being held for possession of marijuana and a Kay County warrant.

Vicious Dog Removed — A man from the 700 block of North Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:47 a.m. Saturday that a vicious dog was in the back yard. Fifteen minutes later, another person reported the same dog behind a business in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue chasing people. An officer was assigned and Animal Control was notified and handled the situation.

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.

Mail Box Egged — A woman from the 2800 block of Kingston reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:36 a.m. Saturday that her mail box had been egged. The information was logged.

Property Burglarized — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:01 a.m. Saturday that some rental property in the 300 block of South Perry Street had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A woman from the 100 block of Whitworth Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:57 a.m. Saturday that an accident had occurred. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:19 p.m. Saturday that an accident in the 100 block of North Eighth Street had occurred. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Elm Street at 12:48 p.m. Saturday that a 31-year-old woman was being held for driving under revocation, having no insurance, and having expired inspection.

Accident — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:21 p.m. Saturday that an accident in the 300 block of East Albany Avenue had occurred and driver exchanged information. The information was logged.

Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a report at 1:43 p.m. Saturday that some beer had been hidden at the end of a dead end road on El Camino Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned to pick up the beer.

Threatened — A woman from the 700 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:46 p.m. Saturday that a man had threatened to kill her. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 5:21 p.m. Saturday that a 25-year-old man was being held for having no driver’s license, transporting an open bottle, speeding, and having no insurance.

Burglary — A man from the 2000 block of Oriole Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:04 p.m. Saturday that his residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and took a report.

Cattle Out — The communications Center received a report at 8:07 p.m. Saturday that some cattle were out north of Ponca City on U.S. 77 and that one animal had been hit. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.

Requests Assistance — A clerk at Jack Griffith’s, 2501 North Fourteenth Street, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 8:12 p.m. Saturday with subjects inside the business. Two officers were assigned and took a report of a beer theft.

Vehicle Damaged — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 9:15 p.m. Saturday that someone had shot a vehicle with a BB-gun in the 400 block of East South Avenue and that subjects were in the street arguing. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Two juveniles were brought to the police department, citations were issued, and they were released on a promise to appear.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West South Avenue and South Waverly Street at 10:22 p.m. Saturday that a 31-year-old man was being held for actual physical control, having no insurance, and transporting an open container.

Suspicious Activity — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was notified by a citizen at 10:47 p.m. Saturday that juveniles in a van were throwing full beer cans at cars and last seen south bound on Fourteenth Street from East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned and the information on identity of the van was logged.

Defrauding Inn Keeper — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the Cornerstone, 718 South Waverly Street, at 11:15 p.m. Saturday that subjects were refusing to pay and a fight had broken out. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken on defrauding an inn keeper.

Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Osage Street and West Highland Avenue at 12:15 a.m. Sunday that an 18-year-old woman was held for fighting in public and resisting arrest and a 21-year-old man was held for fighting in public.

Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 2500 block of Oakwood reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:41 p.m. Sunday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Door Damaged — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:33 a.m. Sunday from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue that a back door had been broken. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:17 a.m. Sunday that a man didn’t pay for all of his gas and left heading south. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Twelfth Street at 2:19 a.m. Sunday that a 42-year-old man was being held for DUI, having no insurance, and not using lights. A 29-year-old man was held for public intoxication.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of West Grand Avenue at 3:35 a.m. Sunday that a 32-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant.

Subject Held — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4 a.m. Sunday that a disturbance of loud music was coming from an apartment in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a 19-year-old man was held on a city warrant.

Vehicle Egged — A woman from the 1000 block of South Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:19 a.m. Sunday that her vehicle had been egged. The information was logged.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in Ponca Plaza near J.C. Penney was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vicious Dog — A woman from the 500 block of North Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:39 p.m. Sunday that a dog was running loose and is believed to be vicious. An officer was assigned, the dog was located, and it was taken to Animal Control.

Accident — A man from the 600 block of South Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:28 p.m. Sunday that his son had been involved in a vehicle accident near Albertson’s Grocery. Information was exchanged and the information was logged.

Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:20 p.m. Sunday that a someone was laying in the front yard in the 300 block of North Elm Street. An officer was assigned and a 43-year-old woman was held for public intoxication and a city warrant.

Abandoned Bicycle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:54 p.m. Sunday that a bicycle had been abandoned at the intersection of South Eleventh Street and East Central Avenue. A note was left for Animal Control to pick up the bicycle.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Osage Street at 11:27 p.m. Sunday that a 41-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant.

LIFESTYLES

Xi Gamma Sigma Names Schedule For December
Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Announces Upcoming Events

Xi Gamma Sigma Names Schedule For December

Xi Gamma Sigma chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Nov. 9 in the home of Jane Culver.

The business meeting was conducted by Peggy Cookson, president, who also led the members in the Opening Ritual, followed by roll call.

Leora Simmons read from “The Book of Beta Sigma Phi.” It was reported that only one member attended the Preferential Tea. A representative was chosen to represent the group at the upcoming planning meeting for the Valentine’s Dance which is to be held at the American Legion on Feb. 5, 2000. It was announced that the Founders Day meeting would be between April 20 and 27, 2000 at the Ponca City Country Club.

Sue Wagerman, Service chairman, led a discussion regarding a service project and various options were presented. The chapter will contribute to The Mission to help with Thanksgiving.

Margaret Price told the group the Couple’s Christmas Social is to be held on Dec. 3. It was announced that the members’ Christmas meeting would be at the home of Pam Sober on Dec. 14.

Barbara Ashlock told the group about the Branson Get Away Weekend, and correspondence was read from Barbara Feil and Harold Waggerman.

Jane Culver shared sections from a book about questions you always wanted to ask your doctor, and the entire group joined in the discussion, sharing information.

Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Announces Upcoming Events

Cassandra Kifiak conducted the Nov. 11 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority at the home of Jackie Hall. There were 13 members present.

Lila Logan announced that the Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Dance will be held Feb. 5 at the American Legion. She also said a Preceptor progression ritual will be held Dec. 2 for Phyllis Pledger.

Dottie Johnstone reminded members that the Nov. 20 Thanksgiving dinner would be at the home of Nida Austin. Each person is to bring a food item and a white elephant gift for game prizes.

The November Beta Sigma Phi getaway in Branson, Mo. was attended by chapter members, Nida Austin, Carmelita Childers, Jackie Hall, Dottie Johnstone, Melva Keen, Cassandra Kifiak, Judy Mallory, Tobie Neal, Sue Robertson, Jill Sims, Terri Whiting and Carol Goulden.

Phyllis Pledger asked each member for suggestions for the Christmas secret sister gift exchange. She also announced that the committee consisting of Pledger, Childers, Mallory, Doretta Jackson, Terri Whiting, Jeannine Gemmill and Jackie Hall will be working on the historian book.

The Nov. 18 meeting will be held at the home of Carmelita Childers. Following this meeting Jackie Hall gave the program concerning Xi Zeta Lambda member histories.

SPORTS

Selection Process For Coach
Newkirk has Large-Size Hero
Thanksgiving 10-K Run Set

Selection Process For Coach

In an effort to clarify the selection process in the search for a new head football coach at Po-Hi, Athletic Director Rusty Benson has issued this statement:

“The job has been listed with the Oklahoma Coaches Association, which has 5,700 members, and placed on its website. The Oklahoma Football Coaches Association, members of the OCA, has also posted the position.

“Dr. Nancy Niemann, Personal Director for the Ponca City School Administration, has listed the position with the placement office, on the adminstration’s website and with major newspapers in the region.

“The interview committee will have an opportunity to review and consider every applicant. The committee will consist of Dr. Bill White, Jerry Winkle, Dr. Niemann, Benson, Dr. John Scroggins and three members of the community.

“The interviews will begin Dec. 1.

“We have received resumes from 10 coaches,” Benson said. “Two are from Texas, one from Missouri and seven from Oklahoma.

“I have visited with 22 coaches on the phone and sent letters to 18 others. They include head coaches from classes 6A, 5A, 3A, and A, assistant coaches from 6A and 5A and one college assistant coach.”

Newkirk has Large-Size Hero

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Heroes come in all shape and sizes.

Friday night’s hero for the Newkirk Tigers is a 6-4, 215-pound wide receiver-defensive back named Troy Pankratz.

In Newkirk’s 13-6 win over Prague in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs, Pankratz had five catches for 39 yards and a touchdown. He also kept that scoring drive with an 18-yard run for a first down.

Defensively, he had five tackles, two of which were touchdown saving, according to coach Sonny Schovanec. He also broke up a pass, which may have been the deciding play of the game.

With Newkirk clinging to a 13-6 lead in the waning minutes of the game, Prague powered its way to the Newkirk 4. A motion penalty moved the Red Devils back to the 9.

A third down running play picked up two yards, leaving Prague with one play and a chance to tie the game.

A Prague receiver came loose in the end zone and the pass was on target.

The ball and Pankratz arrived at the receiver at the same time and the ball fluttered to the ground.

All Newkirk had to do was kneel down twice and the Tigers (8-3) were on their way to a second-round game at Heavener (9-2) this Saturday night.

Counting Friday night’s score, Pankratz has six touchdowns on the season. But the first five came fairly early in the year as the Newkirk passing game took a backseat to the heroics of running back Sam Free.

But on Friday, Prague was keying of Free, holding the prolific runner to just 25 yards on 11 carries.

Fullback Brett Shupe made up some of the difference, rushing for 80 yards on 12 carries. Quarterback Jay Dobson gave the Tigers another dimension, completing 8-of-16 passes for 81 yards.

One of those throws went 11 yards and a touchdown to Pankratz. That first-period TD tied the score at 6-6 and kicker Daniel Hill hit the extra-point to put Newkirk in front.

The key to that scoring drive was a fake punt by Pankratz that picked up a first down.

Prague could contain Free just so long. The 5-8, 170 senior returned a punt 74 yards and a touchdown in the second quarter to pad the Tigers’ lead.

The second half of the game became even more of a defensive struggle. Newkirk was able to move the ball between the 20s, but couldn’t get close enough to score.

Prague really didn’t seriously threaten until that final drive.

The Newkirk defense came up with a pair of turnovers to help thwart the Red Devils. Free intercepted a pass late in the first half and Josh Lambert recovered a Prague fumble in the second half.

The Tigers limited Prague to 172 yards rushing and 31 passing on 4-of-12 attempts.

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Playoff Notes — Newkirk is one of three area team to advance to the second round.

Tonkawa (10-0), a 47-8 winner over Oklahoma Union, will host Allen (7-4) on Friday in Class A play.

Morrison (10-1), which topped Central Sallisaw 35-18 in Class B’s first round, will play Prue (11-0) Saturday at Prue.

Thanksgiving 10-K Run Set

The annual Thanksgiving 10-K road race, sponsored by the Ponca Roadrunners, will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, starting at the Pioneer Woman Statue.

The 10-K run will start at 9 a.m. with a 2-K (one-and-half miles) run starts a few minutes later.

The entry fee for the 10-K run is $15 with a long-sleeve T-shirt and $8 without. The 2-K run is free but a T-shirt is $8.

The top three men and women in the 10-K will receive a turkey, as will the Wava age-graded winner. The top two placers in each age group will also receive awards. The 2-K entrants will receive participation awards.

Sign-ups can be made by mail in care of Bob Kammiller, 2609 Canterbury, Ponca City, 74604. Entry forms are available at local sporting goods stores and at Conoco.

Day-of-race entries will be accepted from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Pioneer Motor Bank, 14th and Lake Road.

For information, contact Kammiller (765-7855)