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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, December 20, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALBoy Injured in Fire That Engulfs Home Boy Injured in Fire That Engulfs HomeBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer A 14-year-old Ponca City boy was injured when an early morning blaze ravaged his family’s home at 404 South Oak Street. The boy, Jamie Hatfield, suffered from second and third degree burns on his legs after he awoke and tried to beat out flames with his pillow as they engulfed his bedroom at about 1 a.m. The fire had started from a candle reportedly left burning when he fell asleep. Once he realized the fire was too much for him, Jamie reportedly raced through the home to rouse the rest of his family — his stepfather Frank Royal, who is disabled and suffers from emphysema, his mother Brenda and 12-year-old brother Donald — from their beds. The fire department was called shortly thereafter. According to fire department officials, the home was 40 percent involved when they arrived. Damages are estimated at about $17,000. “We feel very lucky and fortunate that they are still here today,” said Pam Gosney, as she helped her brother Hoss Royal sort through her father Frank’s belongings Wednesday morning. Her father and stepmother had been renting the home for the last 10 years. “When I heard, my son said the house was on fire,” recounted the family’s landlord Vincent Arbola Sr., “I said, ‘How’s Frank? How’s the family?’ because that was the important thing.” “My father looked really bad (after the fire). I know the smoke really bothered his emphysema,” said Gosney. He had reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation while trying to escape the blaze. Gosney said her stepbrothers were standing out in the cold shivering in their underwear when she arrived. “The neighbors had to bring them some coats because their’s were destroyed in the fire,” she recalled. Gosney recounts the story of the fire: “Jamie said he went to sleep with a candle burning and woke up with the curtains and the little table the candle was sitting on was on fire.” Jamie’s little brother Donald had made the candle for him at school. “He tried to put out the fire with a pillow” but found the flames were too much for him, she continued. “When he realized he couldn’t (put out the fire), and that he was getting burned, he came through the house yelling ‘fire!’ ‘fire!’ ‘fire!’” She said the family tried to call 911 from home, but the fire had already taken out the phone lines. The landlord’s son had to run down the street to make the call at Citgo Short Stop No. 4 at 320 West Grand Avenue. Firefighters arrived at 1:35 a.m. “The boy’s bedroom was fully involved when we arrived. Flames were coming out of both windows of his bedroom,” said Ponca City Fire Marshall Billy Bridges. A total of 15 firefighters, three engines and five other vehicles from all three Ponca City fire stations responded to the scene. “Firefighters started with an exterior attack, then moved inside,” he continued. A short time later the fire was extinguished. According to Bridges, Jamie was treated for his burns in the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where he was later released. Frank Royal suffered from smoke inhalation. Donald and his mother Brenda escaped unharmed. This morning Gosney and her brother Royal found most of the family’s belongings to be damaged or destroyed, including the Christmas presents that were once stacked beneath the now-melted artificial Christmas tree in the living room. “They had some of their Christmas presents out at my house,” said Gosney. “I had thought about bringing them here to their house, but for some reason I didn’t.” She added she was glad she hadn’t. Currently the family is residing at Gosney’s home across town. Kaw City Events Open To PublicKAW CITY — An open house is planned Friday, Dec. 22 at the Kaw City Library from 8 a.m.-noon, and 1-5 p.m. Christmas stories for children will begin at 10 a.m. according to Chrissy Breatherton, librarian. The Kaw City Library established in the early 1900s is currently being restructured. New features include computer services, library staff and educational programs for members of the community. Starting in January “after hour” and weekend services are being implemented. Community and area residents are invited to attend the open house and provide input as to what services citizens want and need from the library. The local bank is sponsoring an open house and extends an invitation to residents to stop by there and visit Friday also. The Methodist Church, decorated for the season, will be open for visitation 2-4 p.m. Friday. No activity s planned at the church at that time, but individual time for meditation is offered. Raindrops Child Loss Supportive Services Charity Gala FridayErin Sylvester, native of Ponca City, will perform at the Raindrops Child Loss Supportive Services charity gala to be held at the Ponca City Country Club at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The evening will contain entertainment by Sylvester, joined by Martha Hayes, a buffet dinner and a silent auction. Tickets are available at Pioneer Bank and Trust and Brace Books and More. Sylvester is a member of the Roustabouts at Northern Oklahoma College, the NOC chorale, Madrigals, Nocturnes and String Ensemble. She has performed in numerous plays and civic events and has studied voice, piano and violin for many years, receiving many superior ratings in music festivals. She is studying music business and musical theater at NOC. For further information concerning the gala, call Lisa Lewis at 765-6159. Flu Confirmed in OklahomaThe Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed that influenza is circulating in Oklahoma. Two cultures from Oklahoma County were confirmed this past week by the state health department’s Public Health Laboratory as Influenza A (H1N1). State health officials say it is not too late for persons at high risk for complications from influenza to get their flu shot. “High risk” individuals include persons 65 years of age or older; persons with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or breathing disorders; women who will be in their second or third trimester of pregnancy during the flu season; and health care workers and others who care for persons at risk for influenza. The state health department has now received 184,170 doses of flu vaccine of the 250,000 doses ordered, with the balance expected later this week. These doses have been shipped to local county health departments around the state. After high risk individuals are covered, health departments will make the vaccine available for persons aged 50 to 64 as well as others who are not included in the high risk group. Health officials also recommend pneumococcal vaccine for persons who are 65 years of age or older, or persons who have heart or lung problems or diabetes. This vaccine protects against pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common type of pneumonia resulting in hospitalizations. This vaccine is available at physicians’ offices and county health departments. DEATHSNeil Philip Mertz Neil Philip MertzAlbuquerque, N.M. — Neil Philip Mertz, former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in Socorro, N.M. He was 55. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Garcia Opera House in Socorro, N.M. with the Rev. Cullen Woods officiating. Burial was in the Socorro Cemetery under the direction of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home of Socorro. Neil Philip Mertz was born Oct. 22, 1945, in Bartlesville, the son of Floyd E. and Mary O. Mertz. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas City, Kan., in 1963. He graduated from Phillips University in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then received a master’s degree in political science from Baylor University in 1969. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1973. He received his juris doctorate from Baylor in 1976 and was employed by the New Mexico 7th Judicial District Attorney’s office from 1977 to 1980. He opened his own law practice in 1980 through 1993, when he was appointed chief deputy district attorney for the 7th Judicial District. In February of 1996, he was appointed district judge for the 3rd Division of the 7th Judicial District. He was a member of the New Mexico and Texas bar associations, a member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, a commissioner and on numerous special committees for the New Mexico Bar Commission, involved in community activities as well as his children’s activities. He was also past member of the Socorro Lions Club, the Socorro Rotary Club and the Socorro Historical Society. Survivors include his wife Paula of the home; his son and daughter, Brian and Andrea of Socorro; his parents; a brother, Paul Mertz of Stevens Point, Wis., a sister, Janet Etheredge of San Antonio, Texas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Casket bearers were Chuck Monette, Roy Carrejo, Nick Fleming, Jerry Armijo, Jason Jones, Chuck Widger and Will Etheredge. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys Ranch and Girls Ranch, Boys Ranch, N.M. 87002-9989. Elma Dean Louise SullivanJAY — Elma Dean Louise Sullivan, former resident of Ponca City, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at the Grove General Hospital. She was 79. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Mount Hermon Church in Jay with the Revs. Larry Kingfisher and Walt Neilson officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Hermon Cemetery in Jay under the direction of the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Jay. Elma Dean Louise Sullivan was born May 23, 1921, in Waynoka, the daughter of Elmer and Eva Mae Trammel Arney. She was a homemaker. She moved to Jay in 1983 from Ponca City. She married Edward L. Sullivan on Oct. 22, 1941; he preceded her in death on April 27, 2000. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Lee and Diana Sullivan, both of Ponca City; a son, Tom Sullivan of Maysville, Ark.; one sister, Rita Chapman of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Jack Arney and Gene Arney; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Geraldine Constance BatesMESQUITE, Texas — Geraldine Constance Bates, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000. She was 96. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in the Mesquite Valley Christian Church in Mesquite, Texas. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park in Seagoville, Texas, under the direction of Eastgate Funeral Home. Geraldine Constance Bates was born Oct. 6, 1904, in Centralia, Kan., the daughter of James and Elsie Gallant Kenworthy. She was involved in sports both as an amateur and professional, excelling in tennis, basketball and high diving. As an amateur, she was a team player on the Bluebirds, and, as a professional, she was on the United States Champion Women’s Basketball team and the Guthrie Redbirds. She was a graduate of Guthrie High School and attended business school. She married Paul S. Bates on Sept. 27, 1931, in Ponca City; he died June 20, 1950. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Ponca City. For the past eight years, she has lived in Mesquite, Texas, where she attended the Mesquite Valley Christian Church. Survivors include her son, James S. Bates of Mesquite; a brother, Jean A. Kenworthy, and a grandson. Lawrence Eldridge BryanBRANDON, Fla. — Lawrence Eldridge Bryan, former resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Brandon, Fla. He was 70. The funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Disciples of Christ Christian Church in Brandon. A graveside service was held Monday, Dec. 4, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla., with full military honors. Arrangements were under the direction of Stowers Funeral Home in Brandon. Lawrence E. Bryan was born Oct. 27, 1930, in Ponca City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Bryan. He was reared in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1948. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1952 from Oklahoma State University. He married Mary Elizabeth Thompson in July of 1950 in Ponca City. A 32-year Army veteran, he had attained the rank of colonel. He had received the Silver Star while serving in Vietnam and received many other awards during his military career. He lived in the Tampa, Fla., area since retiring in 1980 from Fort Hood, Texas. He earned a master’s degree in military history, was an avid golfer, and a member of Brandon Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Mary C. Cannon of Largo, Fla., Cheryl Hedrick of Nowata, and Jane B. McInvale of Houston, Texas; one sister, Phyllis Roberts of Billings, Mont.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. ObituariesLela SimpsonENID — Lela Simpson, resident of Enid, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2000. She was 90. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at the Hite Boulevard Free Methodist Church in Enid with the Rev. Randy Beegle and the Rev. Paul Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Enid Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Lela Simpson was born Feb. 13, 1910, near Jet, the daughter of Roy and Anna Pearl Jane Shields Manning. On Dec. 28, 1937, Lela married the Rev. Joseph T. Simpson in Joplin, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1975. Lela was a ministerial member of the Free Methodist conferences serving in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. She was also a member of the Texas chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of Alpha Kappa Sigma honor society of Central Christian College in McPherson, Kan. At the time of her death, Lela attended the Second Baptist Church of Ponca City. She is survived by her brother, Eldon Manning of DeSoto, Kan.; a son, Lael “Joe” Simpson and his wife Joyce and granddaughter Jill of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Harriet Simpson of Ponca City; two grandsons of Tulsa, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Lela was preceded in death by a son, Victor Lee; an adopted daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anna and Richard Allman; and a sister, Alma Manning. There will be no dinner upon the family at the church after service. paid obituary Services PendingRuth A. TownleyRuth A. Townley, resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 20, 2000, in the Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell. She was 86. Survivors include her husband, Virgil of the home. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. FuneralsThursday Maurine Gladys FreemanMaurine Gladys Freeman — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSSingles Connection — Dining at Hunan Garden and viewing Christmas lights will be on the agenda for Singles Connection Friday. Meet at the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. The group will tour the Festival of Angels displays following dinner. Call 765-9562 for further information. Fried Turkey, one day only! Friday the 22nd, call today to order. Snyder’s Grocery 762-4686. adv. No Representative — On Thursday, Dec. 21 there will not be a veteran’s representative at the American Legion. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 200 block of East South Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Installed, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A minor accident in the 800 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Cut Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, poinsettias and all decorations 1/2 price. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue. adv. Theft — A man in the 100 block of Sherman Lane reported a stolen cell phone to Ponca City police at 11:05 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. Subject Held — A booking officer with the Ponca City Police Department reported a 23-year-old man was taken into custody for vandalism at 11:29 a.m. Tuesday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Eighth Street and East Houston Avenue reported a 41-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday. Accident — An accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:11 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Mels Clothing & Shoes now has 25% off entire store. 2008 North 14th. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Monument Road and Pioneer Drive was reported to Ponca City police at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pioneer Woman Afghans the perfect gift. Colors are light blue, navy, dark green, burgundy. $40 multi colored $50. First United Methodist Woman’s Mission Project. We deliver. 762-1429 or 762- 1681. adv. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department reported a 24-year-old man was court committed into custody for domestic assault and battery a 2:07 p.m. Tuesday. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department reported a 19-year-old man was court committed into custody for failure to pay at 3:34 p.m. Tuesday. Santa For hire. 762-7825 adv. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department reported a 37-year-old man was taken into custody from Newkirk Police Department on a city warrant for failure to pay at 5:52 p.m. Tuesday. Rent-a-Santa- Have Santa come to your house or party. $25 minimum. 762-3345. adv. Subject Held — An officer reported a 41-year-old man was arrested on the back drive of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, for public intoxication at 7:08 p.m. Tuesday. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Theft — A man in the 300 block of North Osage Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 7:47 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Burglary — A man contacted police and asked them to meet him at a residence in the 600 block of South Palm Street because he believed someone may still be in the residence at 9:27 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers responded to the scene and the residence was reported clear. A first degree burglary report was taken. Holiday Meat trays, order today, Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Fireworks Christmas special. 14th and South Avenue. Buy one get one free. Hometown Thunderbird fireworks. adv. Wright Masonry for all your masonry needs. Call Raymond or Doug 1-580-765-1901. adv. LIFESTYLESUnit III Members Gather for Taste And Tell Lunch Unit III Members Gather for Taste And Tell LunchTwenty-one members of Unit III of the Ponca City Mother’s Club were in attendance at its annual Taste and Tell Christmas luncheon and gift exchange. Pauline Miles and Ann Kennedy were “co-Santas.” The luncheon meeting was held in the home of Pauline Miles, 1201 East Grand, with Vivian Mertz, Mary Joan McCann and Maureen Danielson serving as co-hostesses. Mary Joan McCann read a Christmas story from “Greener Pastures” by Marnie Reed Crowell. The story centered around the selection and cutting down of the Christmas tree along with the gathering of cedar, berries, etc. for making decorations with the family participating. “Getting ready for the glorious holiday was anticipated and enjoyed as much as Christmas morning with all the unwrappings of presents.” The January meeting for Unit III will be hosted by Gloria Harris, Marcene Young and Margaret West. A book review will be given by Chris Schilling. SPORTSCowboys Christen New Gallagher-Iba Arena Cowboys Christen New Gallagher-Iba ArenaSTILLWATER (AP) — It was a christening complete with shattered glass. Jason Keep, Oklahoma State’s 280-pound backup forward, punctuated the opening of newly renovated Gallagher-Iba Arena with a backboard-shattering dunk with 43 seconds left to play in a 70-60 win over Arkansas-Little Rock. The Cowboys (6-1) were leading the game 66-58 when Keep grabbed a Trojan turnover at the top of the key, stepped to the basket and stuffed the ball through, pulverizing the backboard. The game was delayed for more than half an hour while a dusty hoop from the old arena was put in place so the game could be finished. Keep said the dunk was a dream come true. “Every time I go up, I’m trying to break it,” Keep said. “I have never done anything like that before in a game. I did it last year, but not in front of all these people in the new arena.” Lost in the midst of the hoopla — and eventually chaos — of the arena opening was a game that was close until the final minutes. Arkansas-Little Rock got 20 points, including four 3-pointers, from guard Alan Barksdale. But the Trojans turned the ball over 27 times and committed 26 personal fouls, to the delight of a sellout crowd of 13,611 orange-wearing, finger-pointing fans. “When you have that many turnovers, it’s going to be hard to win in an atmosphere like this,” Trojan head coach Porter Moser said. The Cowboys weren’t exactly sharp either, hitting just 3 of 15 3-pointers and letting up when they had chances to put the game away. OSU got off to an 11-4 lead, but the Trojans battled back and closed to 25-21 on a 3-pointer by Mark Green with 5:13 in the first half. The Cowboys led 36-28 at halftime, but the Trojans crept back to grab a 54-52 lead with eight minutes to play. “I thought our team played like we practice. We play in spurts,” OSU head coach Eddie Sutton said. The Cowboys were also outrebounded by the smaller Trojan players 16-13. “We were just really slow to the ball and didn’t do a good job blocking off the defensive boards,” Sutton said. Fredrik Jonzen had a career-high 22 points for the Cowboys, but it was Keep who stole the show. His only points came on three thunderous dunks in a 13-2 OSU run that brought the Cowboys back from trailing 56-55 with just over six minutes to play. “Jason gets so pumped up,” Jonzen said. “All he needs is a run through and a little dunk. That’s great for him. That’s what he needs.” After the glass-shattering dunk, students rushed onto the floor, scooping up cubes of glass that splayed across the floor while workers hurried to collect them. A public address announcer prompted a mass exodus from the stands by telling fans that the game would be delayed about 30 or 40 minutes. The dunk fed into the concept that Tuesday night was as much an event as a game. Fans got their first glimpse at a modern arena twice the size of the prized old field house. While the old arena’s cramped confines and yesteryear feel were swapped for labyrinthine size and sparkling new decor, not all hints of the old arena were gone. Its faded, brick exterior was still a gateway to the inner court, surrounded by the concrete-and-steel shell of the athletic center. A 62-year-old maple floor wore new paint and revamped OSU logos. But where the roof of the arena once trapped the crowd’s roar now hung a giant scoreboard module — its video screen still cloaked in black tarps — and clusters of speakers more befitting of a rock concert than a basketball game. Above it was a sea of orange seats along a steep terrace, where people looked seemingly straight down at the action on the floor. It was the first true home game of the season for the Cowboys, who played previous home dates in Oklahoma City and Tulsa because of the ongoing construction at the arena. “To me, it’s the best arena to play in in the country,” said OSU guard Victor Williams, who scored 11 points. “I am so happy to get back in here, I was just so excited to see all those people out there.” OKLAHOMA ST. 70, ARK-LITTLE ROCK 60 Ark-Little Rock (6-3) Blackmon 3-9 0-4 6, Eason 0-2 1-2 1, Finger 2-3 0-0 5, Green 2-7 0-0 6, Barksdale 6-12 4-4 20, Willis 3-6 3-5 9, Smith 3-6 2-2 9. Ninkovic 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 21-49 10-17 60. Oklahoma St. (6-1) Sanders 2-5 0-0 4, A. Williams 2-5 0-2 4, Jonzen 8-13 6-8 22, Baker 3-8 6-9 13, V. Williams 3-11 4-6 11, Lawson 1-4 0-0 2, Crawford 2-4 3-4 8, Keep 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 24-54 19-29 70. Halftime—OSU 36, UARL 28. 3-point goals—UARL 8-20 (Finger 1-2, Barksdale 4-4, Willis 3-5, Smith 2-2). OSU 3-15 (Jonzen 0-1, Baker 1-3, V. Williams 1-7, Lawson 0-2, Crawford 1-2). Fouled out— UALR, Willis. Rebounds—UALR 39 (Ninkovic 7), OSU (Jonzen 8). Assists—UALR 14 (Finger 5), OSU 14 (Baker 5). Technical fouls— UALR, Barksdale. OSU Lawson, bench. Total fouls— UALR 26, OSU 19. A—13,611. Three Wildcats On All DistrictTULSA — Ponca City had three players named o the All-District 6A-3 football team with five more receiving Honorable Mention notice. Tackle Casey Badley was named to the offensive team, Defensive honors went to linebacker Matt Littleton and cornerback Kyle Henderson. Given Honorable Mention were linebacker Jimmo Ozment, wide receiver J. Michael Sharon, tight end Jacob Biby, guard Mike Hudson and center Josh Kirkpatrick. The All-District Offensive Player of the Year was Jerome Janet, Tulsa Union receiver. The Defensive Player of the Year was Josh Dupree, Union linebacker. Quarterbacks Tyler Gooch of Union and Josh Fields of Stillwater were Co-Most Valuable Player. Enid’s Ed Jones was named Coach of the Year. All-District 6A-3 Offense Line — Casey Badley, Ponca City; Scott McLafferty, Ryan Matlock and Will Fisher, Stillwater; Tyrone Millsay and Derek Warehime, Choctaw; Dustin Kline, Union; Pat Parks and Dorman Morseman, Edmond Memorial; Ryan Morris, Sapulpa; Eric Ecke, Enid Tight End — Jake Niles, Stillwater Receivers — Jerome Janey and Caleb Blankenship, Union; Lennard Jones and Ryan Bunker, Stillwater; Eddie Garrett, Sand Springs; Richard McQuillar, Choctaw Running Backs — Jamie Tefertiller and Buba Ogundipe, Stillwater’ Trinty DFawso, Union; Kenny Ashford, Sapulpa Quarterbacks — Josh Fields, Stillwater; Tyler Gooch, Union; Brandon Jenkins, Enid Kickers — Sean Cawood, Stillwater; Jack Gibbons, Union Punter — Jake Herriman, Sand Springs Defense Line — Spencer Campbell, Morgan Gottfried, Chris Miller and Just Wichert, Stillwater; Aaron Rooney, Chris Barnes, Joey Guzman, Union; Clint Slaten, Sand Springs; Tyler Caid, Choctaw Linebackers — Matt Littleton, Ponca City; D.D. Neal, Brandon Birdwell, Stillwater; Josh Dupree, Darold Mansfield, Union; Kyle Cornett, Choctaw; Kirk Whitehead, Edmond Memorial Secondary — Kyle Henderson, Ponca City; Ryan Harvey, Stephen Gray, Stillwater; Paul Ellis, Choctaw; Zac Spavital, Union; Chip Baker, Enid; Kyle Smith, Sapulpa Freshman Girls PerfectPonca City’s freshman varsity girls’ basketball team defeated visiting Enid Waller Tuesday 31-21. The Ponca City freshmen have an unblemished record of 8-0. Ponca City led the entire way as the local girls outscored Waller 13-1 in the first quarter. The second and third quarters were more even with Ponca taking the middle periods 5-4 and 7-6. Enid Waller finally got untracked in the fourth quarter. However, Ponca’s lead was too great to overcome. Hannah Garrison led the team with 11 points. Chelsey Cobb, Amanda Bohon, Jordan Lunsford and Jamie Trout each scored 4 points. Hannah Hopkins and Jennifer Jenkins each scored 2 points. The girls will take a break over the holidays and return to the gym on Jan. 11 against Stillwater. Game time is 5 p.m. at East Middle School. Outdoors Got a Question? I have lost my lifetime fishing license. How do I get another one? To replace your lifetime license, please send $5 with the following information: your name, current mailing address, date of birth, license number if you know it and approximately when and where you purchased the license. Please mail that information to: License Section, 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City OK 73105. I lost my annual hunting license. Do I have to buy a new one to hunt this year? No. Send us your name, date of birth, address, drivers license or social security number, location and approximate date of where you purchased your license along with $1.50 and we will issue you a new license. Who qualifies for a disability license? Disability license is available to any resident who has been a resident for 6 months. They must be receiving social security disability, SSI, Railroad Road disability or Postal disability. You must request an application from the Department. When can I get a senior citizens license? Senior citizen license is available to residents who have been residents for 6 months and will be turning 64 during the calendar year or older. The applications are available at license dealers, game wardens or from any department installation. If an individual was born before January 1, 1923, they are exempt from this license and only need to carry proof of age and residency, i.e. driver's license. These individuals receive the same privileges as the senior citizen's license without the purchase. Where can I buy a hunting or fishing license? An annual license can be purchased at any license dealership that sells hunting and fishing licenses for the department. Licenses can also be purchased at any department hatchery, the Tulsa office and the Oklahoma City office. Sportsmen can purchase license by telephone via 1-800-949-6392 and the license will be mailed to that individual. They also may call 1-800-223-3333 to purchase a license; through this telephone number a confirmation number will be issued for immediate usage, but a $2.95 processing fee will be applied. How can a person get a crossbow permit and who is eligible? The Wildlife Department no longer issues crossbow permits. Hunters who have a permanent disability to the extent that they cannot use a conventional longbow, as certified by a physician licensed to practice in Oklahoma or bordering state, may hunt with a crossbow. A person who qualifies to use a crossbow shall have in their possession while in the field written evidence of such certification. Hunters with existing permits (Lifetime Crossbow Permit or 5-Year Crossbow Permit) may use these permits until they expire or, in the case of the Lifetime Crossbow Permit, use it for as long as the hunter hunts. Our club is having a meeting at one of our state lakes and many members are from out of state. Can the department give us some complementary licenses? Fishing license exemptions and permits are set by State Statutes, and can be changed only through legislation. Exceptions cannot be made by the Wildlife Department or Director, and we can only issue permits that are provided in the Statutes. Since there is no provision in the State Statutes for the exemption or permit you have requested,we cannot by law make an exemption. Do I, and/or my family members have to purchase a hunting/fishing license if I'm hunting or fishing on my own land. FISHING: Resident owners or tenants, their spouses, parents, grandparents, children and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses who fish on land owned or leased by such owner or tenant do not have to have a fishing license. HUNTING: Only resident landowners or tenants who reside on and hunt only on land owned or leased by them (not including hunting leases, and, does not extend to relatives who reside off theproperty) are exempt from the hunting license for all legal game species except the following. Deer, antelope, elk & turkey: All hunters must purchase a special permit (tag) to hunt these species even if they are hunting on their own land. Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese, Teal): Must still purchase a $15 Federal Waterfowl Permit (sold at Post Offices), however, exempt from purchasing a state waterfowl stamp when hunting on own land. Coots & Sandhill Crane : Hunters hunting coots on own land are not required to have either the state or federal waterfowl permits (stamps). Hunters hunting sandhill crane are not required to have either the state or federal waterfowl permits (stamps), however they must still obtain the Federal Crane Permit (free) from the wildlife department even if they are hunting on their own land. HIP permit: Harvest Informtion Permits are not required of resident landowners who hunt for migratory birds ( dove, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, coots, oodcock, rails, gallinules, and snipe) if they are hunting solely on their own property. Looking for a Gift? Try ODWC’ Store If you're struggling to find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiast in your family, you need to check out the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Outdoor Store. “The Department's Outdoor Store has something for every hunter, angler and wildlife viewer in your family,” said Nels Rodefeld, information and education assistant chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “There are several items that will make great gifts and stocking stuffers for the outdoor enthusiast. My personal favorite is a one-year subscription to the Department's official magazine, Outdoor Oklahoma.” Hunting atlases, caps, bird houses, bat houses and bird identification booklets are just a few of the other items found at the Outdoor Store. The Outdoor Store is found on the Department web site www.wildlifedepartment.com. Pictures and a detailed description of each item are included. A simple mouse click will download an order form. Simply fill it out and mail it in and your shopping is complete. Outdoor Store items are also available at the Department's Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices. Resident lifetime hunting and fishing licenses also make a great gift for the hunter and angler. A resident lifetime hunting license costs $400, fishing $150 or a combination can be purchased for $525. Applications for these licenses are available at Department installations and some license dealers. Proof of residency is required and must be verified by a Department employee. Those planning to purchase a lifetime license as a gift should call 405/521-3852 regarding documents accepted for residency verification. Hunters Can Help Farmers Wheat farmers experiencing goose depredation are encouraged to enlist the help of responsible hunters, according to personnel with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “Hunters are usually the best, most economical deterrent for keeping geese from staying on a field,” said Mike O’Meilia, migratory bird biologist for the Wildlife Department. “With most wheat just now sprouting and beginning to develop, we're concerned that we could experience an increase in crop depredation this winter.” O’Meilia said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Division (405/521-4040) could provide technical advice on migratory goose depredation. John Steuber, Wildlife Services director, reiterated that landowners experiencing goose problems should enlist the assistance of hunters to help alleviate goose depredation on wheat fields. The Department of Agriculture's website URL is http://www.state.ok.us/~okag/wildlife/wildlife.html. “Migratory Canada goose populations are at an all-time high,” Steuber said. “Hunting is an effective deterrent. We also encourage landowners to try a variety of dispersal techniques since geese can become accustomed to any single technique.” Proven goose dispersal techniques include: — Installing scaring devices in fields experiencing problems. Large helium-filled balloons, scarecrows, t-posts and flagging, Mylar flags and shell crackers are all options for scaring geese. Something as simple as parking a vehicle, or scattering barrels in the field may be initially effective. — To be most effective, visual deterrents (such as t-posts with flagging) and all other scarecrow-type deterrents should be combined with some sort of actual harassment such as shooting, shell crackers, propane cannons, etc. — Chasing geese off the field using a vehicle or dog. This is most effective when the birds are chased as soon as they land. — Hazing, or harassing, geese with a firearm can be a viable option, but landowners should attempt to contact their local warden and let them know they have a problem before undertaking this tactic. Additionally, if the landowner shoots at the geese to kill them, state and federal waterfowl hunting regulations apply, and in all cases, shooting on, from or across a public road is unlawful. “The number one thing to remember is that no matter what technique is used, it is most effective when it is undertaken as soon as the geese begin using a particular field, not two or three weeks after they have become accustomed to feeding in it,” said O'Meilia. “If you can prevent them from establishing a pattern of using a particular field, you can prevent them from becoming a problem.” Hunters interested in current goose hunting information, including bi-weekly population counts, regulation information and more, should log on to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife's website - www.wildlifedepartment.com. They can also pick up a copy of the current Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide and Regulations, available at sporting goods stores throughout the state. Fishing Report NORTHEAST Eucha: Elevation below normal, water clear. All fishing reported fair. Greenleaf: Water clear. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs, near the docks and brush piles. Black bass fair on deep diving crankbaits. Spavinaw: Elevation normal, water clear. All fishing reported good. Tenkiller: Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass good; sand bass good on in-line spinners in shallow water off windy points; crappie good on small jigs and small minnows, 12-20 ft., near brush piles, boat docks and structure. Webbers Falls: Channel catfish excellent on cut bait on bottom. SOUTHEAST Konawa: Elevation normal, water clear. Black bass fair on crankbaits, 10- 15 ft., in the discharge canal. Murray: Elevation 4 ft. below normal, water clear. Black bass fair on minnows; sand bass fair on minnows; crappie fair on minnows. Robert S. Kerr: Elevation normal, water murky. Channel catfish good on fresh shad. Texoma: Elevation 4 ft. above normal , water clear. Striped bass good on live shad, 15-25 ft., near Platter Flats; channel catfish good on cut bait, 5-10 ft., in the Washita River. NORTHWEST Canton: Elevation normal. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs near brush piles. Great Salt Plains: Elevation normal, water murky. Channel catfish good on shad. All fishing is reported as slow at the following lakes: Atoka, Broken Bow, Foss, Ft. Cobb, Ft. Supply, Hefner, Hudson, Hugo, Kaw, McGee Creek, Overholser, Pine Creek, Sardis, Skiatook, Tom Steed, Waurika, Wister.
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