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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, November 17, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALMeteor Shower May Be Visible Tonight, Thursday Meteor Shower May Be Visible Tonight, ThursdayThose willing to stay awake until midnight tonight and Thursday, Nov. 17-18, may be treated to a dazzling meteor shower just above the east-northeast horizon, according to Dr. Patrick Seward, geology professor at Rogers State University. Every year about this time, Earth passes near the debris trail of the comet Temple-Tuttle during its annual orbit around the sun. The result is what is known as the Leonid meteor shower, which usually appears around Nov. 17-18. Comets are basically giant, rocky snowballs, Seward says. As Earth passes through the scattered chunks of rock and ice shed from the comet, some of this material is drawn toward Earth by its gravitational field. As the material plummets toward us at tens of thousands of miles per hour, friction with the atmosphere turns the debris into incandescent meteors. “In most years, the Leonid is a modest event with about 10 good ‘shooting stars’ per hour,” Seward said. “But sometimes, you will see a meteor shower that approaches 10,000 meteors per hour, depending upon Earth’s exact tract through the debris field.” Seward teaches geology in the Department of Mathematics and Sciences at RSU’s School of Mathematics, Science and Health Science. As Earth passes through the Leonids, it will be moving in an east-northeast direction toward the constellation Leo, according to Seward. The velocity of Earth combined with the velocity of the debris trail make the meteors appear as if they are radiating from Leo, he added. “At around midnight on both nights, the radiant, or the point in the sky from which the meteors appear to radiate, will be just above the east-northeast horizon,” he said. “The longer you wait, the better. The radiant will rise higher and higher in the night sky and the moon will set at about 1 a.m., providing an even darker sky to view the ‘fireworks.’” Seward warns that this year’s shower may be a disappointing show if Earth’s orbit and the swarm of material do not meet at the same time. “This year could be a dazzling storm or a drizzle,” he said. “But half the fun is the anticipation.” One Conoco Victim Out Of HospitalOne of the two men injured in the Conoco tank farm explosion Oct. 28 has been released from the hospital, and the other has shown considerable improvement. Eric Lowe was released from the hospital, is recovering at home, and reportedly doing well, according to Kenneth D. Ray of Conoco information. Lowe will be going back to Oklahoma City Integris Baptist Hospital every three days or so for bandage changes and further treatment, according to Ray. The other injured worker, Mike Rowe, has been up and around a little for meals and is making good progress, according to Ray. Rowe’s skin grafts are reportedly doing well, but the recovery is a very painful process. Tentative plans are for Rowe to remain about one more week at Integris Baptist and then a possible transfer to a rehabilitation hospital, also located in the Oklahoma City area, according to Ray. Nearly NewsIt’s that time again — NN reminds Ponca Citians it’s time to take those non-perishable canned goods to the American Legion for the Thanksgiving baskets the Legion will take to those less fortunate. Chuck McCollum of the American Legion reminds NN that they still need “more stuff” for the baskets which they plan to distribute on Monday. Check your pantries, visit your grocer, or whatever it takes, and get that food to the Legion. Chuck says they are planning to fill 10 baskets for distribution on Monday. Marland Estate Panel Approves Plan for White Marsh Lake TrailBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Marland Estate Commission Tuesday approved a $50,000 grant application to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism to do a bicycle, pedestrian/hiking disabled accessible trail on the northern portion of the Estate near White Marsh Lake. The approval came after Sherry Muchmore, landscape chairman, along with James York, presented a map of the area showing the proposed trail improvements. The grant application was written by Candy Thomas, who is the city’s grant writer. The money for the grant is a 80 - 20 match. The $10,000 match will come from the Marland Estate Foundation. Monies for the foundation are raised by memberships and fund raisers such as the Oktoberfest. This year’s Oktoberfest held last month cleared $12,852. Although this was not as much as the event made two years ago it was considered good for the weather which hampered attendance one of the weekend days. Last year’s Oktoberfest was rained out. Special guests attending included Mayor Tom Leonard and City Manager Gary Martin. Leonard commented on the fact that the Conference Center and Hotel are slated to be closed on Dec. 15, as Monumental Enterprises is in the process of dissolving its contract. The City and the company had an agreement that either could terminate the contract with 30 days notice. Leonard said that the facility will be closed as a conference center and hotel. He did not close the door on the possibility of the hotel and conference center being used for other purposes. He mentioned that the Commission is looking at making improvements at Hutchins Memorial to handle conference meetings. The Marland Conference Center only has 35 lodging rooms. In his remarks, Leonard took the Marland Estate Commission to task noting that the City has owned the Marland Estate for nearly 25 years and it still is not endowed. He said, “That is unacceptable.” Leonard told the attentive panel that the city is going to be looking at more effective and efficient ways to run city operations. He talked about non-essential properties such as the Marland Estate, which is subsidized from the city’s general fund to the tune of about $108,000 a year. He noted that Wentz Camp also is subsidized at about $100,000 annually. The Cultural Center and the Municipal Airport also receive supplemental funds. However, he said there has been some improvement at the airport and also noted that Wentz Golf Course “breaks even.” He noted the subsidy for the Estate would be greater if the whole picture was seen, and if the hours other departments spend working at the facility were charged to it. Although he did not name these departments, they could include Parks and Recreation, Water and Light and Streets. Phyllis Kennedy, chairman of the Estate, thanked Leonard for his remarks and indicated the Commission would be discussing the matter further. Reports were given by various committees including the Collections, Petroleum Museum, Buildings, Millennium Ball and Boomer’s Affair 2000 committees. David Myers, CEO of Monumental Enterprises, noted that November had been a slow month, He said decorating of the conference center is under way for the Christmas Gala, which is held in Chapel Hall and the Mansion. Kathy Adams, executive director reported that the Gala tickets are on sale for $35 at financial institutions, the Mansion and Conference Center. She reported on several improvements at the Estate and restoration projects during her report and covered the financial report in detail. Great American Smokeout ThursdayThursday, Nov. 18, 1999, the American Cancer Society’s 23rd Great American Smokeout will help millions of smokers kick the habit, and help youth understand the importance of never starting to smoke. The Great American Smokeout promotion is the American Cancer Society’s annual, nationally recognized day when we ask smokers to put down their cigarettes, cigars, spit tobacco, or any tobacco product because they all have the potential to cause cancer. Because we know that approximately 32 million smokers (out of 457 million current smokers) want to quit smoking completely, we will continue to offer support and education to the public. The promise of an addiction-free life has encouraged many smokers to join in and prove to themselves that they can live a day without cigarettes, and that they can therefore live the rest of their lives without them. In 1998, 19 percent of smokers participated in the Great American Smokeout (approximately 8,930,000 people), and of those participants, 10 percent reported that they were smoking less or not at all one to five days later. That is over 89,000 people who are well on their way to healthier, smoke-free lives, thanks to the America Cancer Society. The Great American Smokeout is not just about adult smokers and cessation. As the times change and our understanding of the addictive cycle of nicotine increases, we’re working to prevent children from ever becoming smokers. More than 80 percent of current adult smokers started before they were 18 years old. That’s why the Great American Smokeout is also focusing on promotions that will communicate to our children the social disadvantages of smoking, and provide them with the tools to recognize and avoid negative social influences. Everyone can participate in the Great American Smokeout — it’s really quite simple. Smokeout events can be held in malls, schools, businesses, restaurants, military bases, hospitals, and colleges across the entire country. If you’re a smoker, decide that on Nov. 18, 1999, you will put your cigarettes down for good. Quitting won’t be easy, but by preparation, determination, and some assistance, it can be done. And if you’re not a smoker but want to get involved by joining the American Cancer Society in promoting the Great American Smokeout, or if you are helping a loved one quit, there’s a place for you too during Smokeout. To find out about Great American Smokeout events in your area, or to learn more about hosting an event, contact your local American Cancer Society, call 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit our web site at www.cancer.org. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Author Here at Brace Books on Friday“Succubus” is a tapestry of multiple personalities, abuse, murder and the law woven into a suspenseful novel that is hard to put down. Author Paul Fernald is an Oklahoma attorney with 30 years of trial experience who brings that experience to play as an author, making “Succubus” vivid, realistic and authentic. Fernald earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then a law degree. He is an expert of psychological issues in legal defense and has published nationally distributed articles on the cross-examination of psychiatrists. Having studied and worked with multiple personality disorder, he is sought as a speaker to discuss the disorder as it relates to the law. Fernald will be signing books Friday at Brace Books, 2205 North Fourteenth, from 7 to 9 p.m. In the story, the stepmother is the seductress of Jonathan Storm by night and a loving, caring mother by day. She is then murdered by the 17-year-old Jonathan after five years of sexual abuse. What possessed the stepmother, and the unfolding facts, cascade the novel toward the trial and makes “Succubus” a page turner. Secondary plots weave through the characters’ lives. Jonathan’s defense attorney, John Hartford, must defend his client while his own life and marriage falls apart. He then becomes embroiled in an affair with his expert witness, Dr. Danielle Wystan. It is from Hartford’s perspective that the story is told as he struggles to make sense of the secrets that lay beneath the surface of the family. Obviously something is being hidden. Hartford strives to find why Jonathan murdered his mother with his bare hands. As Hartford, Wystan and his family friend, Harley Olsen, search for a reason, Helen’s life unravels into a complicated maze of personalities and deception that maybe she herself was unaware. With both Jonathan and his sister Olivia remaining silent, Hartford is forced to seek out any defense he can to save Jonathan. Only in Jonathan’s dreams of the seductress does he offer clues to the motivation behind the crime. However, the case does not end with the verdict as Jonathan discovers one more shocking family secret that must come to light. “This story hit me one night as I was leaving my law office,” says Fernald. “I immediately jotted down eight pages of notes and added more later. “Then I started the research. Guthrie was a natural setting with its old crumbling Masonic Children’s Home, the historic Logan County Courthouse and the eerie 20 house, where the murder took place,” he continues. “Succubus” is an emotional courtroom drama that allows the reader to examine one of today’s most compelling issues — are years of mental and physical abuse a justifiable reason for murder? Authors Will Allow Kids Chance To Talk BackThe Oklahoma Center for the Book is again providing students the opportunity to tell authors from Judy Blume to Stephen Crane what they think about their books. Students in grades 4 through 12 are invited to enter Letters About Literature 2000 by writing a letter to an author (living or dead) explaining how a character or an event in one of their books influenced their lives. This national competition is co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Center for the Book, the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, and the Weekly Reader Corporation. The Oklahoma Center for the Book is one of 30 state centers participating in the contest. During the past five years, more than 60,000 students from across the country have participated in the annual program that celebrates the very special relationship between an author and a reader. This year, two competition levels are offered — Level I for students in grades 4 through 7, and Level II for students in grades 8 through 12. The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress will select national winners in Level I and Level II, each of whom will receive $100. In addition to the national awards, the Oklahoma Center for the Book will award the top three Oklahoma winners in each category a total of $350 in cash prizes. Winners in the state and national contest will be announced April 1. All contest entries must be postmarked by Dec. 17. Each essay needs to be accompanied by an official entry coupon. To receive a copy of the guidelines and an official coupon, teachers and students may call Weekly Reader at (203) 705-3500. For more information contact Glenda Carlile, executive director, Oklahoma Center for the Book, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, 200 NE 18th Street, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73105; or call (800) 522-8116 toll free statewide. Cafeteria Expansion, Parking Lot Addition, at PTC CompletedBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Remodeling work on the cafeteria expansion and parking lot addition at Pioneer Technology Center has been completed in time for the school to hold a Thanksgiving Dinner feast in the expanded area Thursday morning. The festivities were highlighted Tuesday night at the regular board meeting of Pioneer Technology Center’s Board of Education. Close to $100,000 of operational funds were spent to expand the cafeteria to seat 50-60 more people. A parking lot was also added on the south side of the building, allowing better access to the cafeteria. Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent, told board members that many senior citizens eat lunch at the vo-tech and the expansion and addition has benefited them. The public is invited to see the new expansion Thursday during Thanksgiving Dinner at 11 a.m. School Elections Board members called for a school election on Feb. 8, 2000, to elect a Board of Education member in Zone 3, currently held by Fred Haub, and four building mills generating about $800,000. Haub announced last night that he will run for reelection. Dr. Downey told board members that if the millage is approved it will not generate money until the following year when the vo-tech will have the current bond paid off. Downey said, “The taxes will be less — there will be no tax increase if this millage is approved. Building mills are the only way we have of building anything. One building mill will generate about $200,000.” If approved the money will be used to build a new health wing at the vo-tech. Other Items Part-time contracts approved at the meeting included John Anderson and Kristi Hunter, COSMO learning consultants; and Thelma Marie St. John, supported employment. Resignations included David Goodacre, instructor for transportation technology; and Erwin Anderson, Farm Business Management Instructor. Dr. Downey told board members that the vo-tech is looking to replace Anderson and get input from the community. “We will visit with many community members to gain input on ways to better the farming program.” Also approved at the meeting Tuesday were the financial reports and all short-term and temporary contracts. The next regular board meeting will be held Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. Med Center, County Health Plan Screening FairSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the Kay County Health Department will co-sponsor a Screening Health Fair Friday, Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Health Department, 1201 East Hartford Avenue. Most of the screenings will be at no charge. Screenings will include blood pressure, height, weight, blood sugar, anemia and hearing, plus pap tests and breast exams for non-childbearing women. Diabetic counseling will also be provided. A separate cardiac/glucose blood profile test will be available for a $10 fee. Those who wish to have the cardiac/glucose profile will need to make an appointment to have blood drawn the week prior to the health fair. Results will be available on Dec. 3. According to Janet White, coordinator of Wellness at SJRMC, the event is designed to assist individuals in the community who have limited access to or funding for medical services. Kay County residents are eligible. Individuals who wish to participate may call the Health Department at 762-1641 to make an appointment. Area healthcare professionals will perform the Dec. 3 screenings, which organizers emphasize are intended to guide participants in evaluating their general health, but do not comprise a complete physical exam. Health fair participants who wish to take advantage of the cardiac/glucose blood profile will need to schedule a blood work appointment for Nov. 19. Participants must fast at least 14 hours prior to that appointment for valid results. The profile will measure numerous health indicators, including HDL and LDL cholesterol to determine the patient’s cardiac risk factor and glucose, an important screen for diabetes. The charge for the blood work is $10. Free blood sugar and anemia screenings on Dec. 3 will be performed by the “finger stick” method. The services of the Health Fair are made possible through the Kay County Health Department, providing staff and administrative support for the event, and SJRMC, providing staff and laboratory services for pap tests and blood work. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 762-1641. District CourtBlackwell Divorces Sought John L. Towles vs. Theda J. Towles. April A. Ropp vs. Virgil B. Ropp. Sheri A. Day vs. James R. Day. Chad Rogers vs. Toni Rogers. Civil Petitions Central National Bank and Trust Company of Enid vs. Wilber B. Ritter; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,703.72. Stein Truck Line Inc. vs. J.M. Rothgeb; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,300. DEATHSJohn P. Jones John P. JonesTONKAWA — John P. Jones, longtime resident of Tonkawa, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in Haysville, Kan., at his daughter’s home. He was 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Joseph Burger serving as celebrant. A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday in the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa. John P. Jones was born May 17, 1917, at Hemlock, N.Y., the son of James Howard Jones and Mary (McGinty) Jones. He attended high school in Livonia, N.Y., graduating in 1934. He was inducted into the United States Army on May 18, 1942, and served in the European theater of operations during World War II. He also helped open the Tonkawa POW camp during the war where he met his future wife. He married Georgia Leah Harney on Oct. 4, 1944, at Ayer, Mass. He was honorably discharged from the Army on Nov. 25, 1945. The family moved to Tonkawa in 1952. He was employed for many years as a television repairman with the Harris Furniture store of Tonkawa. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking, reading and people. He is survived by two daughters, Georgene Jabara of Haysville, Kan., and Paula Bradford of Carrollton, Texas; two sisters, Mary Gordon and Catherine McMahon, both of Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, James Howard Jones Jr. and Francis Marion Jones. Casket bearers will be George R. Barkett, C. Scott Bradford, Don Jabara, Ransom S. Jabara, Thaddeus J. Jabara and Dr. James R. Taylor. Honorary casket bearers will be Donald Caughlin, John Caughlin, Randy Glasgow, Jack Harris, Garvin Herring. Harold Lyall, Bob Steichen and Harvey Wosika. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 320 West North Avenue, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653. Walfred Lee HaydenNEWKIRK — Walfred Lee Hayden, former Newkirk resident, died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, 1999, at the Billings Fairchild Center. He was 77. A graveside service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in the Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. James Hollifield, minister of the Newkirk First United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no viewing. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Walfred Lee Hayden was born Feb. 27, 1922, in Newkirk, the son of John and Gertrude (Skinner) Hayden. He grew up in Newkirk, receiving his education there, and he remained in Newkirk living with his parents. He moved to the Fairchild Center in the 1960s when his mother entered a nursing home; he had resided there since. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. He is survived by one brother, John W. Hayden of Philadelphia, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dorwin Hayden; and two sisters, Mary Hayden Rozell and infant Bessie Ann Hayden. ObituariesJohn A. SievertJohn A. Sievert, 2104 Ashley, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at his home. He was 73. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Born June 7, 1926, at Watertown, S.D., he was the son of Karl G. and Bertha Gehrke Sievert. He graduated from Northwestern Lutheran Academy at Mobridge, S.D. Mr. Sievert served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Jan. 14, 1947. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the South Dakota School of Mines in 1951 and a master of science degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1953. On June 24, 1954, he and the former Lucille Myers were married at Mobridge. The couple moved to Ponca in 1955 when he joined Conoco as a research scientist. He retired in 1985. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church where he had served as financial secretary, adult Sunday school teacher, and treasurer, and had sung in the choir. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Northern Oklahoma Section, where he had served as chairman, program chairman, and membership chairman. In earlier years, he had served as scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 24 and had served as an adult advisor on the troop’s Philmont trek. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and repairing small engines. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, of the home; two sons, Richard Sievert and his wife Patty of Edmond, and Curtis Sievert of Midland, Texas; two daughters, Debbie Sievert and Karla Hinton and her husband Craig, all of Ponca City; three grandchildren, Patrick, John, and Kristen Sievert; three brothers, Walter Sievert and his wife Pat of Manitowoc, Wis., Arthur Sievert and his wife Mabel of Bismarck, N.D., and Richard Sievert and his wife Beverly of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and a sister, Norma Neumann and her husband Elmer of Albuquerque, N.M. His parents preceded him in death. Casket bearers will be David Helton, Eugene Allyn, Bill Doering, John Bracket, Scott Wiehle, and Earl Krieg. Honorary casket bearers will be Max Sullins, Cloyce Dormire, Harold Mullins, Jim Helton, Lloyd Gelmers, Henry Bourne, Glenn Welch Sr., Henry Spears, and Don Horner. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to American Cancer Society, Kay County Chapter, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, OK 74602. The family will be at the home, 2104 Ashley. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSCooking Thanksgiving Dinner? Would you be willing to share with someone in need? Call Helpline at 765=5551. 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. Customized Gifts — Customized mousepads, coasters and mugs are just waiting for you at the Opportunity Center Village Screen Print Shop. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Vehicle Damaged — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:39 a.m. Tuesday that her vehicle had been hit while at a bank. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Singles Plan Meeting — Singles Connection will meet to play Bingo at Conoco Atrium Cafeteria on Saturday at 7 p.m. Enter at Gate F and tell Security you are a guest of PCSEA Singles Group. For more information you may contact Mary Lou at 762-0578. Open Thanksgiving Day for your fresh fried Turkeys. Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Pioneer Woman Afghan — The perfect gift in Navy, Williamsburg Blue, Hunter Green and Burgundy. United Methodist Women’s Missionary Project. Call 765-0157, 762-1429 or 762-1681. We will deliver. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Apartment Building Vandalized — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:59 a.m. Tuesday that the apartment building in the 800 block of East Grand Avenue had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Do you know that you can get the same prices for hearing aids as the big city does but the big difference is it is located right here in Ponca City. Heartland Hearing Aid Center, 1302 North 7th. Local service and support five days a week just for you. 767-1961. adv. Fire in the Yard — The Communications Center received a 911 call that a fire was in a front yard of a residence in the 400 block of North Palm Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and information was taken that a subject was burning trash in a barbecuer, and the fire was put out. Accident — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday that a hit and run accident had occurred at the intersection of North Seventh Street and East Brookfield Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Harassment — A man from the 1400 block of Queens Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday that he is being harassed. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday that a 33-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a 37-year-old man was held for petit larceny. 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. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 900 block of North Fifth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday that a subject was being held as a shoplifter. An officer was assigned and a 23-year-old man was held for petit larceny. Turkey Shoot-out! November 21st, 1:00 p.m. Shooters and Nonshooters. 5 miles West of Ponca City on Hwy 60. adv. Building Damaged — A man reported from the Medical Arts Building, 1215 East Hartford Avenue, at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had backed into it and broke out a glass. Information was obtained on the driver. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and the information was logged. Supporters of Dr. Bob Gibson can ask that his license be reinstated by State Senator Muegge, 405-521-5628 or Senator Harrison at 405-521-5581 asking for their support. Adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday that a 16-year-old boy was being held for embezzlement. Requests Assistance — A woman from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday reporting that a disturbance was occurring. Two officers were assigned and the 18-year-old woman was held for domestic assault and battery. LIFESTYLESXi Delta Chapter Members Meet, Review Events Xi Delta Chapter Members Meet, Review EventsXi Delta chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Nov. 8 in the home of Linda Turner, who conducted the business meeting. Lisa Mena read the minutes, and Patsy Hastings gave the treasurer’s report. Dorothy Leonard, service chairman, reminded members to bring items for the Thanksgiving Basket to the next meeting. Susan Henshaw, social chairman, reminded members of the Thanksgiving social on Nov. 13 in the home of Pam Palmer. Linda Turner read from “The Book of Beta Sigma Phi.” Members who attended the Preferential Tea reported on the event. Wendy Boyd was announced as a new member. Pam Palmer won the traveling basket. Patsy Hasting gave a program on the history of Thanksgiving and asked each member to tell of their traditions in their families and what they “were thankful for.” The November Beta Sigma Phi get-away in Branson, Mo., was attended by Dorothy Leonard, Sue May, Pam Palmer and Lynda Smith. The next meeting will be on Nov. 22 in the home of Susan Henshaw with Dorothy Leonard as co-hostess. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Auxiliary ProtestVeterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary members have been urged to protest congressional plans to reduce funding for veterans’ health care. Information concerning the spending bill was announced to the VFW groups by Jay Bjargo of Moore, state commander of the VFW Department of Oklahoma, and Joye Black of Altus, state auxiliary president. Locally, information is available from Charles Hoddy, Ponca City VFW commander, and Ruth Henderson, Ponca City auxiliary president. Department of Defense cuts are another concern to the Oklahoma groups. SPORTS1999 Gun Season Promising 1999 Gun Season PromisingWith deer populations near record levels, Oklahoma deer hunters can expect excellent prospects during the upcoming deer gun season. Running Nov. 20-28, deer gun season is undoubtedly Oklahoma's most popular hunting event in terms of overall participation. Modern firearms hunters also enjoy the greatest success in terms of harvest. In 1998, for example, more than 185,000 gun hunters checked in more than 54,000 deer, nearly 68 percent of last year's all-time record harvest. With good weather, hunters may approach that mark this year, said Mike Shaw, research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “With favorable weather throughout the nine-day gun season, we certainly have the potential to harvest a sizeable number of deer,” Shaw said. “I’m counting on a heavy gun harvest because we rely on gun hunters to achieve the greatest measure of herd control. With burgeoning numbers of deer statewide, we need a good harvest to stabilize herd growth. It will be especially important to harvest a good proportion of does. “Whether we can set another all-time record remains to be seen,” he added, “but the prospects for the gun season look really, really good.” Although this year’s primitive firearms harvest was up from last year, there are still lots of deer available for deer gun season. In addition, the rut will reach its peak over the next few weeks, which means deer will be more active during daylight hours. All things considered, hunters should have excellent opportunities for success throughout the nine-day gun season. “Opening weekend is so important because 50 percent of the gun buck harvest occurs that first weekend,” Shaw said. “With more deer in the woods than usual, hunters should have plenty of chances for success with a little effort.” Despite a dry fall, deer have access to a variety of food items throughout the state, Shaw explained. Acorns are abundant in some areas and scarce in others, so hunters should take special note of deer feeding patterns as the season opener approaches. Keying on the right food source could make a big difference for hunters who spend some time doing a little legwork. “We have a fairly decent acorn crop in some areas, but some areas have hardly any,” Shaw said. “The availability of acorns, along with the presence of green browse, could affect deer movements and locations, so it's important for hunters to know what type of food items are available for deer in the areas where they plan to hunt.”s always, pre-season scouting gives hunters a big advantage because it allows them to pattern deer movements and pinpoint areas of high activity. By spending a little extra time afield before the season starts, hunters can position themselves for an outstanding deer season. To participate in the deer gun season, Oklahoma residents must possess an annual hunting license and appropriate deer gun permit or a lifetime hunting or combination license. Non-residents must possess the appropriate non-resident deer gun permit. For more information, consult the 1999-2000 Oklahoma Hunting Regulations. Mavericks Win Again On RoadWARNER — Northern Oklahoma College’s Mavericks got a big road win Tuesday, topping Connors State, 76-70. “This is a big win for us,” said coach Mick Weiberg, “to go into Connors, which was 4-1, and come out with a win is great.” The Mavericks continued on their hot shooting streak, downing 64 percent of their two-point shots in the game. The Mavs were 30-of-38 from the free throw line. With Larry Reid pouring in 14 first half points, the Mavs broke to a 37-28 lead at the intermission. Tyler Bernard took over in then second half and finish with 20 points. Reid wound up with 20. Bernard was 10-of-10 from the free throw line and hit 4-of-5 3-pointers. Reid was 7-of-9 from the field. Sherman Rochell also finished in double figures with 11 points while Richie Myers had 9, Chris Arledge 8, Scott Prater 4 and Colt Clark 2. “We’re off to a good start,” said Weiberg as the Mavs moved to 6-1 on the season. “These players are listening and trying to do what we tell them. They are good kids to work with.” The Mavericks have moved up the starting time of their game with Oklahoma Christian College’s JV team Friday to 6 p.m. to avoid a conflict with the Tonkawa High School football playoff game at 7:30 . The busy NOC cagers are slated to play at Bacone on Monday. Sooners See Bowl in FutureBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer NORMAN (AP) — While Oklahoma football fans look forward to making a bowl trip for the first time in five years, coach Bob Stoops and athletic director Joe Castiglione share the same cautious approach. Both men said Tuesday it is too early to begin speculating where the Sooners may wind up, since all OU has done so far is make itself eligible for bowl consideration. ‘‘They understand that with six wins, they’ve got a chance at a bowl. That’s all it is,’’ Stoops said of his players. ‘‘Obviously, you’ve got a better chance at seven and an even better one at eight.’’ The Sooners (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) try for number seven this week when they travel to Texas Tech. They close out the season Nov. 27 at home against Oklahoma State. Castiglione said the fact that nearly 57,000 season tickets were sold this year and that every home game has been a sellout is proof of great support by Oklahoma fans. That support is one of the factors bowl committees weigh when deciding which team they will invite. But, Castiglione said, ‘‘a lot still needs to happen.’’ ‘‘We don’t want to take anything for granted, either,’’ he said. ‘‘Yes, by rule, we’ve become bowl eligible. But eligible to go to a bowl and guaranteed a spot in a bowl are two different things, so we don’t want to leave anything to chance. ‘‘And as we see in this particular year, there are a number of teams that could end up bowl eligible but staying home during the bowl week, so we don’t want to leave anything to chance. We want to keep doing what it takes on the field.’’ There are several games still to be played that will determine where Oklahoma goes. The Big 12 is tied to six bowls — the Fiesta, if one of the conference teams isn’t playing for the national championship; the Cotton, the Holiday, the Alamo, the Insight.com and the Independence. Those bowls, in that order, get to invite a Big 12 team. At the present time, it appears Oklahoma will wind up at the Holiday or the Alamo bowls if it finishes 8-3. The Insight.com and the Independence are more likely choices if the Sooners finish 6-5 or 7-4. ‘‘All we’re worried about is seven (victories),’’ Stoops said. ‘‘All we’ve got an opportunity to do is win seven games and have a chance to compete with Texas Tech and do the very best we can this week, and that stuff will figure itself out. There’s no sense in us worrying about it.’’ The Sooners should be appealing to any bowl. They play an entertaining brand of football, and they’re hungry — their last bowl trip was the 1994 Copper Bowl, when the Sooners lost to Brigham Young 31-6 in Gary Gibbs’ final game as coach. Castiglione said he has been in contact with representatives from five bowl games. ‘‘I’m very aggressive in trying to make people aware about some of our attributes,’’ he said. ‘‘Certainly they’re aware of what’s taken place, and the name Oklahoma sends a pretty strong message because of our tradition. But I just never want to leave anything to chance. ‘‘Not that everything is in our control, but at least to the point that we can keep our name sort of at the top of the minds, we’ll do it.’’ SOONER NOTES: Saturday’s game at Texas Tech will begin shortly after 11:30 a.m. and will be televised by Fox Sports Southwest. ... Oklahoma has won two straight against the Red Raiders and five of the past six meetings. ... There have been whispers that quarterback Josh Heupel has a sore throwing shoulder. Heupel said he hasn’t done any throwing on Mondays in recent weeks, but that his shoulder is fine. ‘‘It’s ready to play,’’ he said. ‘‘It was ready to play last Saturday and I just didn’t do a very good job.’’ Heupel was just 24-of-42 for 180 yards against Iowa State. Lady Mavs Fall Short At ConnorsWARNER — Northern Oklahoma College’s Lady Mavericks suffered another tough loss Tuesday, dropping a 81-78 decision to Connors State. The NOC women trailed 45-41 at half, but came on strong in the second half. The Lady Mavs led by 10 points with about eight minutes left, but couldn’t hold on, “We had some turnovers at bad times and didn’t shoot well from the free throw line or from the field,” said coach Greg Krause. “But I am pleased with the effort. We improved since we play Westark Saturday and we’re in a tough part of our schedule. Still we keep improving.” LaQueisha Dickerson once again led the NOC women in scoring with 25 points, Chenise Robinson had 15, B.J. Homer 13 and Suzi Eisenhouer 11. Eric Campbell added 6 points while Ranada Collins and Deidra Dick each had 3 and Niki Gray finished with 2. Swimmers Due Another Tough TestPonca City’s Wildcat swimmers tested themselves against some of the best individuals in the state at the Tulsa Union Invitational over the weekend. Now they take on two of the best teams in the state As they host Broken Arrow and Putnam City North in a double dual at the Community Pool Thursday. The meet starts at 6 p.m. Broken Arrow has the No. 1 boys’ team in the state while both the boys and girls for Putnam North are ranked. “This was a good early season meet for the kids,” Ponca City coach Dave Strah said of the swim at Union. “Many of the best teams in the state attend this meet, so it is a good indicator of where we’re at for this time in the season and where we need to get to.” Rory Peterson led the way for the Wildcats, winning both the 100 and 200-meter freestyle events in 49.16 and 1:46.86, respectively. Ben Dickey was also a factor for the Cats, gaining his best time this season in the 100 back (sixth in 1:02.51) and 100 butterfly (ninth in 1:04.37). Topping the girls’ performances were Sunita Chahar, Kayla Mills and Marie Brown. Mills was seventh in the in the 500 freestyle (5:45.62), Chahar was ninth in the 100 breaststroke (1:18.96) and Brown was ninth in both the 200 individual medley (2:29.49) and the 500 freestyle (5:50.47). Ponca City Results Tulsa Union Invitational Girls Marie Brown — 9th 200 IM (2:28,49), 9th 500 free (5:50,47) Sunita Chahar — 9th 100 breast (1:18.96), 20th 50 freestyle (1:18.96 Lindsey Mersman — 17th 50 free (29.19), 22nd 100 free (1:06.88) Shannon Mersman — 15th 100 back (1:11.30) Kayla Mills — 7th 500 free (5:45.62), 12th 200 free (1:12.69) Andra Nuzum — 16th 100 fly (1:13.84), 19th 200 free (2:22.22) 200 Medley Relay — 5th (2:18.92) 200 Free Relay — 8th (2:10.13) 400 Free Relay — 5th (4:39.43) Boys Ben Dickey — 6th 100 back (1:02.51), 9th 100 fly (1:04.37) Matt Dickey — 20th 100 free (58.45), 25th 50 free (26.32) Rory Peterson — 1st 100 free (54.00), 1st 200 free (12:46.86) Eric Whitebay — 7th 500 free (5:22.07), 11th 200 free (2:00.54) 200 Free Relay — 7th (1:52.84) 400 Free Relay — 6th (4:05.51) Ducks Unlimited Banquet Set on Dec. 2The Kay County annual Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, at the American Legion in Ponca City. The doors will open at 6 pm for viewing, and the meal will be served at 6:30. Dinner will be a choice of Rib Eye or baked chicken, all the trimmings and dessert. The event will be hosted by Scott Tollett, host of the TV show Venture Outdoors. Also, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Croushore will be there to sign autographs for a small donation to DU. Tollett will also give a call demonstration for Greenwings. Everyone under 18 will receive a free call. DU’s Ponca City chapter will have baseball available at $7.50 for Croushore to ssin. The group asks that attendee not bring items from home to be signed. Many items will be available either through the live auction, silent auction, and games including several guns (Browning, Remington, Mossburg, etc.), a Sammy Sosa 60/60 baseball from Total Sports Concepts, an autographed baseball donated by the Nolan Ryan Foundation, a trip for four to a St. Louis Cardinals game of your choice, a Bevers Bend packlage which includes two nights lidgng and a three-day RV rental from Dean’s RV (some restrictions will apply) and Conoco gas, decoys, ladies package, many prints and artwork, kids and Greenwing items. We will also be auctioning a celebrity hunt the evening of the banquet. The hunt will take place the next day (Friday Dec. 3), and the winner and a guest will enjoy a half day of waterfowl and a half day of upland hunting with Tollett and Croushore. Banquet tickets include a year membership, a subscription to DU magazine and meal. Greenwing membership includes one year subscription to Greenwing magazine and meal (chicken or chicken fingers). Adult tickets are $35 for singles and $50 for a couple, Greenwing tickets are $15 for over five years of age and $10 for age 56 and under. Tckets can be obtained from Ginger Schultz (580-363-0675), Charles Slake (580-718-0453), Wes Barton (580-762-9145).
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