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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, December 8, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPonca City Public Schools Celebrate Heritage Week Ponca City Public Schools Celebrate Heritage WeekBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The Ponca City Public Schools celebrated the 1999 Native American Heritage Week Nov. 15-19 with special guest speakers, powwow assemblies and other Native American festivities. The celebration was sponsored by the Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools and the Johnson O’Malley Program of the Ponca Tribe. Special guest speakers during the week were Tony Arkeketa at Liberty Elementary, Chris LittleCook at Union Elementary, and Jeana Christine Rush and daughter Brionna Stoner at Roosevelt Elementary. Thursday was designated as Native American Heritage Pride Day and six powwow assemblies were held at Roosevelt, Garfield, Liberty, Lincoln with Alternative School students as guests, West and Trout. The head staff for the events were Thomas Roughface, master of ceremonies; Chris LittleCook, arena director; and Nelson Roughface, assistant. Wednesday’s head singer was Wilkie Eagle, assisted by Doug Eagle, Anthony Street, Jody Rush, Dewey Crain, Wesley Roy, Greg Lieb, Kinsel Lieb, Jeff Lieb, Don Patterson and Tony Arkeketa. Friday’s head singers were Jim Kemble, assisted by Jim Grant, Kinsel Lieb, Greg Lieb, Wesley Hudson, Anthony Street and Don Patterson. The Title IX Indian Education staff that coordinated the activities were Lucy Kent, Jeana Rush, Nellie Roughface, Laura Arkeketa, Anna Adams and Jo A. Keating. Chris LittleCook, JOM Director, also helped coordinate the activities. Special recognition at the assemblies were made to Talia Bear, Lucy McClellan and Melanie Feathers, all Po-Hi Seniors. Tribal Princesses that were recognized during the activities included Meryl Feathers, OoKeeHee Princess; Bea Ingram, Ponca Tribal Princess; Bethany Roughface, American Legion Post 38 Princess; and Talia Bear, 45th Division Princess. Styles that were demonstrated at the powwow’s included: jingle, buckskin, cloth, fancy shawl, straight, traditional, grass and fancy dances. The lunch for the head staff and parents was provided by the Ponca Tribal Business Committee on Wednesday and by the Title IX staff and OoKeeHee on Friday. Friday’s lunch was coordinated by Nellie Roughface. Students that danced at the powwow assemblies were: Talia Bear, Melanie Feathers, Lucy McClellan, Bethany Roughface, Tommie Knight, Kristy Larney, Desiree Cook, Angelita Rhodd, Candice ThreeStars, Sarah Warrior, Janice ThreeStars, Roseanne Steeprock, Latisha Hudson, Masheli Robins and Meryl Feathers, all from Po-Hi. Michael Hudson, Frontier School, also danced. Dancers from East Middle School were Kalin Bellmard, Margaret Blueback, Amber Hernandez, Raquel Enloe, Leslie Hudson, Skylar Mathews, Troyce Shaw and Eva Thomas and those from West Middle School were Staci Adams, Skylar Blueback, Risa Brown, Gilbert Cole, Montana Feathers, Donnie Grant, Doug Hudson, Lynette Lena, Tawny Lena, Summer Lieb, Dena Reveles, Charlie Steeprock and Kerry LeClair. Other dancers were Rachelle Martin, Union Elementary; and Gabriel Primeaux, Washington Elementary. Roosevelt dancers included Sadie Warrior, Sean LittleCook, Toria Arkeketa, Hunter LittleCook, Hunter Adams, Lisa Brown, Martha Brown, Kira Matthews, Kyleigh Red Leaf, Mildred Warrior, Charlotte Brown, Annette LeClair, Cara Primeaux, Damon Smith, Catherine Rhodd, Chase LittleCook, Maleah Meloy, Jamie Byrd, Amber Lieb, Jenny Cerre and Ciera Matthews. Dancers from Garfield Academy were Wilma Redcorn, Roxanne Roughface, Brittany Allen and Catlin Allen. Also, Marissa Packhorse, Christi Bear, Tanner Rush, Sherry Williamson, Norita Arkeketa, Trevor Kent, Jeffrey Lynch, Billy Shaw, Wendi Warrior, Phillip Hudson, Dena DeRoin, Lyndsey Gonzoles, Starla Pratt, Amanda Barr, Sebrina Durbin, Cherokee Combrink, Brianna Combrink, Susan Kemble and Jenifer Biggoose, Lincoln Elementary. Liberty dancers were Kenny Alexander, Tessa Callshim, Donnie Chalepah, Ariel Lieb, Leann Sentel and Alyssa Rainville. Thunder Lieb, St. Mary’s School, also danced. Tiny Tots participating were Grey Cloud Lieb, Brianna Stoner, Ryan Gomez, Sage Gomez and Brandon Steeprock. More Candidates File for School Board ElectionsBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Five more area candidates filed since noon Tuesday in school-board races, bringing the total to 21 people seeking positions on boards of education in Kay, Noble and Osage Counties for the regular school election on Feb. 8, 2000. Filings were reported by election board personnel as of noon today. In Ponca City, Vicki Graves has filed to run against Michael W. Joosten for Office No. 4, a four-year-term. The office is currently held by Kyle Keffer, who will not seek reelection. Candidates that filed between Tuesday and noon Wednesday were: — Bill Branson for Kildare C-50 Office No. 1 (three-year-term) — Jeff Spencer for Braman I-18 Office No. 5 (five-year-term) — Shelby Scott Stevens for Kaw City C-84 Office No. 2 (three-year-term) — Don Sherrill for Burbank C-20 Office No. 1 (three-year-term) Other candidates that had previously filed include: — Fred Haub, incumbent, and Robert A. Howard for Pioneer Technology Center Office No. 3, a four-year-term — Incumbent David B. Beck and opponents Cheryl D. Lane and Travis Wade Young for Frontier I-4, Office No. 4, a five-year term. — In Blackwell I-87, Richard Zetterberg filed for Office No. 5, a five-year term, to face Rich Cantillon. — Keith W. Bowen and Terry Morton for Newkirk I-29 for Office No. 5, a five-year term — Robin Farrow for Kaw City C-84 Office No. 3 (unexpired term) — Mark Cranford for Tonkawa I-87 Office No. 5 (five-year-term) —Guy H. Lewis for McCord C-77, Office No. 1 (three-year-term) — Dee Cooper for Shidler I-11, Office No. 5 (five-year-term) — Rick Rice for Woodland I-90, Office No. 2 (four-year-term) and George W. Pease for Office No. 3, four-year-term. Other Board of Education offices which had no filings as of press time were: — Peckham C-27, Office No. 2 (three-year-term) — Billings I-2, Office No. 5 (five-year-term) — Shidler I-11, Office No. 5 (five-year-term) Filing Closes All Kay County filings must be made at the Kay County Election Board in Newkirk, filings for Osage County must be made at the Osage County Election Board in Pawhuska, and filings for Noble County must be made at the Noble County Election Board in Perry. Filings will close at 5 p.m. today. Nearly NewsNN understands Tonkawa Buccaneer football fans are gearing up for Saturday’s championship game in Lewis Field, Stillwater. This will be the first time since 1952, 1953 that the Tonkawa team is on its way to a championship. They will be playing Turpin for all the marbles, and excitement is running high, especially with three grandfathers, who will be rooting for the team and especially for a couple of grandsons who play on that team. The game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Cowboy Christmas Planned in BlackwellBLACKWELL — Blackwell Lions Club will host Les Gilliam, The Oklahoma Balladeer, and F.D. (Sky) Shivers, humorist and cowboy storyteller, at a benefit 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the Blackwell High School auditorium. The theme will be “A Cowboy Christmas.” Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for students if bought in advance. Children under the age of five are admitted free. Tickets bought at the door the evening of the performance are $8 and $5 respectively. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Lions Club projects of furnishing eye glasses for deserving children, the National Honor Society’s annual dinner, the White Cane week campaign for sight-impaired people, and ringing a traveling bell for elections. Designated Oklahoma Balladeer by the state legislature on April 29, 1998, Gilliam is a singer, songwriter and recording artist. He is a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring Program and a member of the roster of Heartland Arts Alliance, providing entertainment to a 15-state area. He was voted one of the top five male performers in western music and named a finalist for the Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association. A native of the town of Gene Autry, Gilliam is currently based in Ponca City. He performed 140 times in 1998, either solo or with his band, The Silverlake Band, and has been featured in numerous festivals and shows. Shiver, co-host for the show, was raised in southern Oklahoma. He uses a blend of humor and “horse-tradin’ blarney” to entertain people with true and “pert near true” tails. He is part humorist, philosopher, poet and dreamer. Tickets can be purchased in advance at The Word Bookshoppe, Central National Bank, Jim Rodgers law office, BancFirst, Gose Jewelry, Hutton Pharmacy, Hometown Realtors, Ashby’s Antique Mall, Sports Spot, Blackwell Chamber of Commerce office, all of Blackwell, and from Lions members. November’s Weather Broke Some RecordsNovember 1999 set at least a couple of weather records, according to locally available statistics. They included a continued advancement of the record amount of precipitation for a third straight year and a new first-freeze date of Nov. 24. While only .44-inch of rainfall was received last month it moved the total moisture for 1999 up to 53.13 inches. The previous record of 51.29 inches, established last year, had already been surpassed in October. The 11-month total was 17.8 inches above normal, according to the Federal Contract Weather Station at Municipal Airport. December is adding to the year’s final figure, with 2.71 inches falling during showers on the 2nd and 3rd. The first freeze this autumn didn’t arrive until eight days later than the former record set Nov. 16, 1988. After breaking the freeze barrier on the 24th the mercury continued its fall to 27 degrees. The same high-low figures of 54-27 were repeated the following day, Nov. 25. As might be expected, the delayed first freeze coincided with warmer weather than is usual for the 11th month. Daily average temperature was 57 degrees — 8.4 above normal. The two 27-degree readings were the only below-freezing temperatures registered this November. Until last month’s 24th day no temperature readings of 32 degrees or below had been recorded since last March 26, when an overnight reading of 29 degrees went into the books. This made it a period barely short of eight freezeless months. Last month’s warmest day was 82 degrees on the 13th, the highest mark in the decade since the same level was reached in November 1990. Only seven of the past 32 Novembers had temperatures in the 80s. On the cooler end of the stick, the weather took its coldest turn in at least the past 45 years when the mercury descended to three degrees above zero on Nov. 17, 1959. Next coldest overnight drop was to eight degrees on Nov. 29, 1976. These and a nine-degree low in November 1975 make up the three single-digit November readings in the last half-century. Chamber Plans Forum To Consider TrimesterPonca City Area Chamber of Commerce has slated two upcoming events. The first is a Second Friday Forum set from 8 to 9 a.m. this Friday at the EBC Room of Pioneer Technology Center. The subject will be trimester scheduling and the guest speaker is Jerry Winkle, Ponca City High School Principal. Winkle will review a possible change in the class scheduling for high school students. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about how the changes would affect students and teachers. There will be time allotted for questions and answers. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts will be served. Business After Hours A special holiday Business After Hours is set at the Marland Mansion to honor elected officials. Hosted by the Chamber Board of directors the event is slated for Dec. 14 at the Marland Mansion from 5 to 7 p.m. “Special guests will be local, county, state and federal elected officials. This will give Chamber members an opportunity to show the officials how much we appreciate their efforts on our behalf,” according to Chamber Chairman Craig Myers. Lee Ann Nimmo Wins Employee Of the QuarterLee Ann Nimmo has been chosen as employee-of-the-quarter at the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center for the third quarter of 1999, according to Bob Hefley, executive director. Lee Ann is a case manager out of the Ponca City Community Support Center. Her work is primarily that of an advocate and therapist for the mentally ill clients. Employees are chosen for the employee-of-the-quarter award by their fellow employees, based on an outstanding display of dedication to their clients or their job during the calendar quarter. Her nominator said, “Lee Ann took a significant amount of personal time to transport a client to the hospital after seeing that the client was fed and had necessities for the hospital stay. She stayed at the hospital and arranged admission and later arranged to have the client’s belongings stores.” Mr. Hefley said, “this kind of dedication and commitment to the client speaks highly of her as a professional.” Lee Ann received a $100 cash award and a plaque at a recent board meeting. Her name will be added to the traveling plaque and it will hang in the Ponca City Community Support Center during the next quarter. Lee Ann worked at the Edwin Fair Center in different job positions while she earned her degree at OSU. After receiving her Master’s degree, she became a full time employee in 1998. Lee Ann lives in Ponca City where she enjoys boating with her husband and four children. Memorial Service Set Dec. 11, 2 P.M.A community-wide memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. at Woodlands Christian Church, North Fourteenth and East Hartford Avenue. This non-denominational service, open to anyone in the area grieving the death of a loved one, is sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City. The Hospice staff will be available at the memorial service to talk with anyone who needs extra support during this holiday season. Hospice volunteers will host a reception afterwards. The Memorial Service also celebrates the lighting of the Tree of Life, located outside the church. In “Holiday Hope — Remembering Loved Ones During Special Times of the Year,” Elizabeth Levang states that the holiday season is a difficult and often debilitating period for those who are grieving. She says, “More than anything, the holidays seem to accentuate what others have and we have lost.” She recommends several coping strategies, but says the most important thing at this time of year is to remember our loved ones. Setting a plate at the table for them, hanging their stocking on the mantle, retelling stories, or attending a memorial service are a few ways to “reassure ourselves that the spirit of this special person lives on.” Hospice bereavement counselor Debra Brock is coordinating the annual memorial service. She suggests that people who are grieving can benefit much from the support and assistance from people who understand and care. Family Services Specialist Jo Clipson encourages those who have experienced the death of a loved one to acknowledge their loss by talking about the loved one, attending support groups, and remembering his/her life at this memorial service. The memorial service is open to anyone, and there is, of course, no charge. Hospice staff who are planning this healing event and will conduct it are Social Worker Joanne Kaplan, Chaplain Melita Schmitz, Brock, and Clipson. For more information concerning this service or any other grief activities sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City, please contact the office at 762-9102. If you need transportation to the memorial service, please call at least a week in advance to arrange for someone to pick you up. Nursery service will be provided. YMCA Meets Fundraising GoalBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer It’s official! With the notification of a $200,000 matching grant from the Mabee Foundation the YMCA has met its $1.2 million goal. The current total stands at $1,252,550, according to fund drive chairman Charles Casey. The drive kicked off in June with Oklahoma First Lady Cathy Keating giving the keynote speech. During the past few months the committees have been working diligently to secure enough pledges to go forward with the ambitious plan. Casey said the project would not have been a success without the leadership team and all the volunteers who worked to raise the funds. The leadership team included Sue Boettcher, who worked with foundations and grants; Larry Bittman headed up the gifts division and Joe Forcum was in charge of the community division. The late David Mills was also involved in the fund raising. There were 152 volunteers involved. The drive chairman said, “I want to encouraged those who have cards still outstanding to get those in because a campaign of this magnitude there will be a lot of shrinkage as we know because there are pledges over a five year period. So we encourage those people to continue to work those cards.” In addition to Mabee Foundation in Tulsa, David Morgan Foundation and Beatty Trust, both in Blackwell. There are also some other foundations requests that have not come in yet. One foundation donation was given anonymously. YMCA Board President Joe Rothbauer answering when the project is going to get under way, said, “We have started already. When we first started bringing in some pledges we bought two vans that were necessary for the operation of the YMCA and some fitness equipment, we built the climbing wall in the gym, we built the skate park next to the YMCA.” About the next phase, Rothbauer said, “We have completed receiving contract bids to do the first floor work which was the modernization which was to convert some of our restrooms into some multi-use family locker rooms, expand the women’s locker room and primarily to build a youth and family area, where youth and family can sit around and have a place to hang out. The Y is a much safer place than the streets. “We expect to start smashing walls on that in the next 30 days. The big addition, which will be the addition for the health facility and the child care facility, is something we would look to be doing next year, when we have enough funds in the bank that we don’t have to take out a lot of loans to make those things happen.” Rothbauer added, “We’ve spent a lot of money already of the money that has already come in. And next year in the third or fourth quarter we look to start building the new addition. We have a lot of other smaller projects that will go on over a three- to five-year period as pledges come in. Our desire was not to do all the work at one time and take out a lot of loans.” Kelly Kay, executive director, said, “What Joe is talking about is trying to do this as conservatively as possible as part of this project is also to retire the existing debt of the YMCA, which the Board of Directors and the staff stepped up and gave pledges themselves to retire that debt. This will really strengthen the Y financially. This is why we want to do things as the money comes in so at the end of the project we don’t be left with another debt.” “The membership is continuing to grow,” Kay said, “It is because we are doing things that is making the Y more accessible and usable by the entire family. We have programs for infants all the way up through senior citizens. We try to make the Y a place where families want to come together. Membership since 1995 has tripled. “It is very exciting because we have a lot of new things going on and a lot of the changes we are making in our facility are to better meet the needs of a family member, such as the youth and family area. This area will have seating, pool table, ping pong table and TV. Kids can gather there after school. Some changes have been made in the gym, where some smaller baskets for little kids can go in and play with the parents.” Award Time at St. Joseph Regional Medical CenterBells rang out for the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center volunteers at their recent annual banquet when the Renaissance Ringers from the First Christian Church, Ponca City, presented a musical performance in their honor. In his welcoming message, Garry England, President and CEO of SJRMC, commended the volunteers for the 25,096 hours of service donated to the Medical Center during the 1998-99 service year. Sister Clarita Waner, Director of Pastoral Care, gave a blessing written especially for the volunteers and Mary Kay Liston, CSJ, VP Mission Service, gave a testimony about the dedication of the volunteers in their service to the Medical Center. The SJRMC management team and other employees took on the volunteer role to host and serve the dinner as a way of thanking the volunteers for all they do for St. Joseph’s. Before presenting the awards, Kathy Turner, Volunteer Services Coordinator, praised the volunteers for living out the Medical Center’s mission. “You live out the hospital mission by giving competent service, being concerned with patient dignity, being a faithful part of our hospital community, and having the vision to know that working with others, you can make the Medical Center a better place for patients and their families,” she said. “I am proud of all of you not only for the work you do at St. Joseph’s, but also for the volunteer work you do throughout the community.” Liston, along with Larry Felix, Chief Operating Officer and Jeff Seirer, Chief Financial Officer, helped Turner hand out awards to the following volunteers: 100 hours awards: Terri Bomba, Kenny Lou Cremers, Doris Diltz, Gloria Harris, Jackie Hunsucker, Joyce Johnson, Marie Krisle, Virginia Marks, Debbie Richardson, Melody Rowe and Joe Tipton. 500 hours awards: Marilyn Bacher, Rita Brown, Mary Rickords, Eve Sayles, and Wanda Voegle. 1,000 hours awards: Russ Allen, Gertrude Murphy and Betty Rogers. 1,500 hours awards: Harold Brown, Betty Webb and Willis Webb. Other award recipients — 2,000 hours awards: Alice Evens, Betty Martin, Zack Martin and Rozann Sebor. 2,500 hours awards: Darrell Lyerla, Dale Orr and Joann Ward. 3,000 hours awards: Carl Coates, Berlinda Lindenmuth, Ruby McDaniel and Kenneth Wright. 3,500 hours awards: Bettylou Hank, Chris Orr, Jessie Smith, Marilyn Tharp and Chris Tillman. More award recipients: 5,000 hours award: Virginia Brown. 6,000 hours award: Evelyn Zaitshik. 6,500 hours award: Ellen Bailey. 9,000 hours award: Betty Bales. 12,000 hours award: Lila Kizer. 13,500 hours award: Connie Clark. 14,000 hours award: Norma Hoyle. Santa LettersDear Santa, I want a swimming pool and I want a saddle and I want a draidle and I want a choush and I want a bad and I want a play house and I want a play chier and I want a lamp and I want a picture of Sanata Clause. Amber ———— Dear Santa, Hi my name is Tate, I’ve been very good this year. I want a activity desk, also a pooh tape recorder, and tigger bounce and sing, a blues clues, playhouse, tweety chair, chalk board, barbie car, doctor set, barbie airplane, barbie horse, princess barbie, a new play kitchen, cheerleader outfit. Thank you very much. I love you, Tate. ———— Dear Santa Claus, I realy don’t care what I get. What I want is for everyone to get what they want. What ever I get I’ll be happy with it. I have almost everything. I am your friend, Toni. ———— Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a pair of rollerblades, colors silver, black, but I really don’t care what else I get. Sincerely, Brandi. P.S. One year I herd you land on my roof, and I herd bells. And Sarah said there was footprints in her yard. Please write back! ———— Dear Santa, I want a Barbie, Jeep and a picachu Toy and a Barbie. I love you Santa. Jacey ———— Dear Santa, I want a motorcycle, gameboy, picachu, power ranger, darth moul. I love you, Santa Claus. Hunter. Blackwell Band, Chorus PerformingThe Blackwell High School Band and Chorus program will be presenting their annual holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Blackwell High School auditorium. The band is under the direction of Mel Arner and the chorus is under the direction of Sharon Armstrong and accompanied by Shara Bookout. The program will include performances by the full concert band, stage band, mixed chorus, show choir, mixed girls’ chorus, freshmen chorus and vocal solos. The music will cover styles from the traditional “What Child Is This” and “Auld Lang Syne” to the modern Amy Grant hit, “Breath of Heaven.” A special aspect of the concert will be the debut presentation of new concert attire for both the band and chorus. As a result of the bond issue passed by Blackwell residents last spring, the band purchased new uniforms which included a formal concert look. The young men in the choir recently received their new tuxedos. All area residents are invited to come and enjoy the musical medley by all of the high school performers in Blackwell this Sunday. Liberty Collecting PenniesLiberty Elementary School is collecting pennies for “Pennies of Remembrance” in remembrance of the 168 people who lost their lives in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The money collected will be sent to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The school is asking that each student and staff member bring 168 pennies, if possible. It does not have to be pennies; quarters, dollars, etc. will help them reach their goal. Dec. 10, 1999, is the last day! Please help them meet their goal of $600 in pennies. Police Seeking Info on Larceny Of Bridal GownThe owner of the Budget Bride retail store located at 220 West Grand in Ponca City reported a grand larceny from the business on Dec. 3, 1999. A dark blue A-line style formal dress, size 20, was taken from the store, according to the Ponca City Police Department. The department reported two ladies entered the store at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday Dec. 3 and selected several items to try on in the dressing room. In conversation these ladies indicated they were shopping for a dress for a Christmas Party which was to be held Dec. 11. One suspect was described as a white female, 25-27 years age; 5-feet-7 to 5-feet-9, heavy build, with dishwater blonde shoulder length hair. The second suspect was described as a white female, 25-27 years of age, 5-feet-7, with curly brown shoulder length hair. The second suspect wore dark glasses the entire time she was in the store. If you have any information about this stolen formal dress, the suspects, or any other crime, please call the Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. You will remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Medford Takes It AllVictory at the state level is sweet, especially after a half a century. Medford’s Fighting Cardinals football team powered its way to this year’s Class C state championship — undefeated. After a few close calls and disappointments during the previous few football seasons, success seemed clearer this year. Because before the game, both Medford school superintendent Ron Gordon and Medford High School football coach Chuck Goodner had exactly the same words: “I’ve never seen a bunch of kids more focused on something.” It worked. Congratulations. Education Enhancement Students Exploring BusinessesThis year’s Sophomore Education Enhancement (EE) students have definitely “hit the ground runnin’.” Since the beginning of the semester, these students have been traveling around the community learning about business operations, education, employment, recreation and services in Ponca City. So far, the EE students have visited Mertz, Smith Tool, Ponca City Police Department, Pioneer Woman, Poncan Theatre, Bowker Ford and Pioneer Bank. They have also listened to guest speakers, Erica Massey, Kay County Health Department; Steve Ketchum, Machine Tool Instructor; Beth Frantz, Practical Nursing Coordinator; and Arlene Stauffer, Business Technology Instructor. With their class motto for the year, “Hit the Ground Runnin’,” these Sophomore All-Stars are also off to a new start this year. According to EE Coordinator, Lynnie Bailey, “Just like our class motto for the year, my Sophomore All-Stars are getting something extra in addition to their career exploration programs at Pioneer Technology Center.” She added, “I thought by giving them the opportunity to see what type of training and education is required in some of the local businesses, they could better understand the importance of getting an education and the career preparation that is required for a job.” During the school year, Bailey interprets the student’s assessment tests and learning style evaluations to help identify four training programs that they would be interested in exploring. Her students then spend nine weeks in each selected program. “After each nine week period, I meet with each student for feedback and provide vocational guidance for future career paths,” said Bailey. “If they are interested in the program, then a modified program plan is written. I also try and determine if the student might be interested in enrolling in that program the following year.” The sophomore EE program is experiencing tremendous success. Out of the 36 sophomores that were enrolled last year, 24 have returned to Pioneer Tech as juniors and 33 are currently enrolled in the Ponca City Public Schools. The next field trip for the EE students will be at the Camp McFadden’s ropes course later this month. DEATHSGina Renee Brown Gina Renee BrownFAIRFAX — Gina Renee Brown, resident of Fairfax, died Monday evening, Dec. 6, 1999, in an auto accident near Ralston. She was 33. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax with the Rev. Robert Glasgow presiding. Burial will follow in the Ralston Riverside Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Gina Renee Brown was born March 5, 1966, in Pawnee, the daughter of Leon Price and Irene (Kensel) Price. She received her education in the Fairfax schools, graduating from Fairfax High School in 1984. She married Mark Brown on July 21, 1988, in Tulsa. She was employed as a cashier at the Red Devil convenience store in Fairfax. She was a member of the First Osage Baptist Church. She enjoyed her children, coaching their softball teams and being involved in their Girl Scout activities. She collected Beanie Babies, angels and Precious Moments pieces. She also enjoyed spending time with the elderly, frequently visiting residents of the nursing home. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Heather, Haylee and Page, all of the home; her parents; one brother, James Paul Price of Yale; and her grandparents, Ola Price of Jennings and Wallace and Venus Yandell of Fairfax. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Robert Price. Casket bearers will be Tony Gordon, Larry Dooley, Terry Dooley, Floyd Kelly, Butch Kelly and Greg Moon. Honorary casket bearers will be Dale Kelly, Ty Koch, Marty Taylor and Bob Hopper. Jesselois Burdick ColvinOKLAHOMA CITY — Jesselois Burdick Colvin, former resident of Ponca City, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at The Fountain at Canterbury Health Center in Oklahoma City. She was 82. The funeral was scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Village Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today at the Lawson Cemetery in Yale under the direction of Demuth Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Jesselois Burdick Colvin was born Sept. 26, 1917, in Yale, the daughter of Jesse Lee Burdick and Lottie Courtney Burdick. She married Jack C. Colvin in October of 1942. She was a member of The Village Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by one son, Larry Lee Colvin of Southlake, Texas; three brothers, Francis M. Burdick of Flower Mound, Texas, Jack E. Burdick of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and G. Mike Burdick of Minco; one sister, Kay Joan Shickles of Roanoke, Texas; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to VistaCare Family Hospice, 4900 Richmond Square, Suite 203, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73118. Services PendingMary L. WilliamsMary L. Williams, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 97. Survivors include a son, Sylvester Alexander of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSAirman Smith Graduates — Air Force Airman Robinson R. Smith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, Smith studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Smith is the son of Suzan L.R. Franks of 42 Cathedral Circle in Nashua, N.H., and Roger S. Smith of 44 Hillcrest Drive, Ponca City. Christmas Special. Leather handbags $20 at Crafters Mall, Down town Ponca City. Arrest Made — A 32-year-old male was arrested by an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday at Detroit and Seventh Street for driving under suspension. Santa For hire. 762-7825 after 5:00 pm. Possible Fire — A resident reported a grass fire at Highway 60 and McCord Road at 10:11 a.m. Tuesday. McCord Fire Department responded and advised it was a controlled burn. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. Arrested — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 22-year-old female at Highland Avenue and Seventh Street at 11:58 a.m. Tuesday for driving under suspension. Crochet Magazines. Meet same place at 3:15, Saturday, 11th. adv. Arrest Made — A 35-year-old female was arrested from City court on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear by an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday. Turkey Shoot-out! December 12th, 1:00 p.m. Shooters and Non-shooters. 5 miles West of Ponca City on Hwy 60. adv. 911 Call — A 911 call was received at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday from the Close Country Store advising of a grass fire at the business. Ranch Drive Fire Department handled the call. Ponca City Pictorial History Books have arrived! Pick up your copy today! Will make a great Christmas Gift! Ponca City News Business Office, 8:00-5:00, Monday thru Friday. adv. Domestic Problems — At 12:27 p.m. Tuesday a 911 call was received advising of domestic problems. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded and advised things were settled for now. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Officer Makes Arrest — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 48-year-old female in the 900 block of East South Avenue at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday on a Canadian County warrant for failure to appear. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Grass Fire — A 911 call was received from the 3800 block of West North at 2:10 p.m. advising of a grass fire. Ranch Drive Fire Department handled the call. Get Mobile with the help of our lift chairs, wheelchairs and walkers. Sale prices now through Christmas on in stock or special order medical equipment at O’Connor Pharmacy, 1113 East Hartford, 765-3055. As always, free delivery. adv. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Embezzlement — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a call at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday from the 1100 block of East Prospect regarding embezzlement. A warrant request was made. Lost Three ring zippered notebook with poems/writings. Sentimental value. Leave message, Patsylou 765-8188. adv. Call Received — At 2:28 p.m. Tuesday an officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded to the 900 block of Riviera after a resident advised juveniles were shooting a bow and arrow. The officer advised them to put it up. 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. Abandoned Vehicle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a call at 3:07 p.m. Tuesday on Hubbard Road between Union Street and Waverly to a call regarding a vehicle in the roadway with a fire beside it. Unit 1 responded. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office reported they had the vehicle moved and there was no fire. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Man Arrested — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 48-year-old male at 3:53 p.m. Tuesday from the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street on a Kay County warrant for forcible and oral sodomy and kidnapping. 101 Ranch Oldtimers 2000 calendars available at The Glass Negative, 104 North First. Also previous years available! $10. 765-9785. adv. Boy Bitten — A report was taken at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday after a resident advised his son was bitten by a dog in the 300 block of South Lake. 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. BB Guns — A resident in the 400 block of West Gary reported two juveniles were shooting BB guns off the roof of a building. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department advised he was unable to locate them at 4:33 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Theft — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Lansbroook for knowingly concealing stolen property after a resident in the 1300 block of West Hubbard Road reported a theft at the residence. Chamber Bucks - Great stocking stuffers! For the hard to buy for person. $10 or $25. 765-4400 Chamber of Commerce. adv. 911 Call — A 911 call was received at 6:18 p.m. Tuesday from the 3000 block of South Ranch Drive advising of a two-vehicle, non-injury, accident. The call was transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Trespassing — A 17-year-old juvenile female was arrested in the 1100 block of East Prospect for trespassing by an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 8:21 p.m. Tuesday. Mel’s Clothing and Shoe storewide sale! Get 25% off Mel’s prices. adv. 911 Call Received — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a 911 call at 8:51 p.m. Tuesday from the 100 block of East Fresno after the resident advised a female was causing problems. The officer arrested a 45-year-old female from that location for public intoxication. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Loud Music — A call was received at the Ponca City Police Department at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday advising of loud music in the 400 block of South Tenth Street. An officer responded and advised them to turn the music down. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Driving Under the Influence — A 44-year-old male was arrested at Brookfield and Union Street at 12:00 a.m. Wednesday for driving under the influence. Speeding — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 24-year-old male at Copperfield and Pecan Road at 12:12 a.m. Wednesday for driving under the influence and speeding. Mailbox Hit — A 911 call was received at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday from a motorist 3 1/2 miles south of Highway 60 on Glasgow Road advising of a brick mailbox hit with debris on the highway. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol handled the call. Public Intoxication — At 2:17 a.m. Wednesday a Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old male from the 2500 block of North Fifth for public intoxication and resisting arrest. Arrest Made — A 24-year-old female was arrested at Meadow and Prospect Avenue at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday. LIFESTYLESSeveral Events Being Planned By Xi Beta Tau Several Events Being Planned By Xi Beta TauMembers of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met in the home of Terri Buesing Nov. 28. Sammie Coats called the meeting to order and all members stood for the opening ritual. June Miller, recording secretary, called roll and read the minutes. The group celebrated Mrs. Miller’s status as Girl of the Year by a trip to Stillwater. Cindy Wardlow gave the treasurer’s report, and announcement was made that Sammie Coats and Lois Coats will attend the city council Christmas event Dec. 6. Members of the social committee reported on plans for a couples “After-Christmas” dinner with a Mexican theme to be held Dec. 26 in the home of Terri and Gerald Buesing. Members will contribute various Mexican food items to be shared with the group. Chapter members will wrap presents for the Domestic Violence shelter. Xi Beta Tau chapter members will provide the Queen’s backdrop for the Feb. 5 Valentine dance at the American Legion. A welcome ritual for Terri Buesing and a pledge ritual for JoAnn Ferguson are planned for January. The traveling basket was presented to Lois Coats from Terri Buesing, June Miller won the mystery gift, and Lois Coats distributed boxed Christmas cards to members. The cultural program was a tour around Ponca City to view the Christmas lights via Pioneer Transit, the new local public transportation. The next meeting will be a secret sister Christmas party Dec. 13 in the home of JoAnn Ferguson in Fairfax. Baked Item Great Idea For Christmas GivingFolks who treat friends to baked goods around the holidays will appreciate these delightful loaves. The recipe for Candy Cane Coffee Cakes is from Eleanor Gross, country cook from Bowdle, S.D. Shared by the editors of Taste of Home magazine, the coffee cakes’ hazelnut filling is a wonderful surprise. These moist, festive loaves are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Candy Cane Coffee Cakes1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees) 1/2 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees) 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons salt 7 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Filling: 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup raisins 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted Glaze: 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons warm milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water and milk. Add eggs, sugar, butter, salt and three cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. For Filling, combine nuts, brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down and divide into fourths. Roll one portion into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Brush with some butter; sprinkle with 2/3 cup filling. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with the long side; pinch to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; shape top to form a cane. Repeat with remaining dough, filling and butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Combine the first five glaze ingredients; drizzle stripes over loaves. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: four loaves. SPORTSPC Cagers Are Still Looking PC Cagers Are Still LookingBROKEN ARROW — The Po-Hi basketball teams are still looking. They are both looking for their first win, but first the Lady Wildcats will have to find some offense while the Wildcats boys need a little defense. The Lady Cats scored single digit figures in the first three periods in a 59-31 loss to the Broken Arrow girls Tuesday night. The Wildcats scored 12 first quarter points, but gave up 23 en route to a 79-51 loss. The Wildcats try to work through their problems in the Blue Valley Tournament at Overton Park, Kan., Thursday through Saturday. They face Lawrence, Kan., in the first round Thursday at 6:45. The Lady Cats try to find their missing pieces on the practice court. They don’t return to action until Dec. 17 against Sand Springs at home. The Wildcats settled down somewhat in then second quarter at Broken Arrow to battle the Tigers evenly and trailed 39-28 at halftime. But Broken Arrow went on another 23-12 spree in the third period to put the game out of reach. Blaine Petrie and Billy Broughton topped the Wildcat scoring with 16 and 12 points, respectively. Tim Frick had 9 points, Jeff Furnas 5, Blake Geubelle 4, John Abel 2 and Josh Pitts 1. Brian Burton poured through 23 points for Broken Arrow while Brian Thomas had 17 and Brett Bagley 11 to lead the Tigers. The Lady Cats scored three first quarter points, nine in the second and eight in the third before breaking through with 11 points down the stretch. In the meantime, the Lady Tigers built a 31-12 lead at halftime. Tara Cries For Ribs, Jena Birdsong, Laura Sudbury, Cara Cusick, Courtney Birdsong and Mallory Hodge all had 4 points for the Ponca Citians. Jenna Wedd had 3 points, Kami Schieber 2 and Amanda Summers 2. PC Matmen Scare TigersBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Wildcat wrestling coach Todd Steidley hated the loss to Broken Arrow but applauded his team’s efforts. The Cats gave the Tigers, and maybe the state rankers, something to think about in a 37-18 loss to Broken Arrow at Robson Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Steidley felt that if a loss is ever good, this one might be. The Cats won six matches against the top ranked Tigers. That’s more than two of Class 5A teams were able to do this season. “It also proved to our kids they can wrestle with the top wrestlers in the state,” Steidley said. Broken Arrow won eight of the 14 matches and gained bonus points in six of those, accounting for the score. But Steidley said it won’t be that way when and if the two teams meet again. “I don’t see Broken Arrow improving all that much,” the Po-Hi coach said. “But we will. I wouldn’t be afraid to meet them (the Tigers) in Dual State.” Giving up a forfeit in the first match, Ponca City spotted Broken Arrow a 9-0 lead. The Cats then roared back to tie that score. They fell behind 17-9, but again came back to take a brief 18-17 lead going into the final four matches of the night. Broken Arrow won those four matches and gained bonus points in all four. But the way the Cats wrestled and the amount of concern they gave the Tigers could add to a state ranking for the Cats. “I believe we have a top 10 team” Steidley said. “Maybe even top 5. Our seniors did a great job tonight.” Going into the dual the Wildcat grapplers in the lineup had never won a match against a Broken Arrow wrestler. Now they have. Ponca City 119-pound freshman Mimi Miller broke the ice when he posted a 10-5 decision over Broken Arrow sophomore Bo Robertson. Clint Stafford returned from a preseason injury to win 9-5 at 125 pounds. At 139, Shawn Lee clashed with Tiger Shawn Kite in a match that had more action in the final minute and a half than most matches do in six minutes. The match as tied at 2-2 going into the third period. Kite escaped with just overt a minute left, but Lee got a takedown with 55 seconds remaining to go in front 4-3. Kite reversed out to go back in front, but Lee also revered with 11 seconds remaining. Kite escaped with six seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 6-6. That sent the match into sudden overtime and Lee won on a takedown with 21 seconds left in the extra period. Broken Arrow won the next two matches, gaining a technical fall at 140 pounds. Then came another nail biter for the Cats. Michael Osborn gained a 3-1 lead going into the final period at 145 pounds against Chris Pulcifer. However, Pulcifer escaped to start the period and got a takedown to take a 4-3 lead. However, the ailing Osborn collected a reverse with just 13 seconds left to pull out a 5-4 win. Matt Littleton won 6-2 at 151 pounds and Kyle Duren took a 7-1 decision at 160 to give the Poncans an 18-17 lead. At 171, Blaine Empting had Broken Arrow’s Terry Kemmel on his back twice in the first period to grab a 10-1 lead. But Kemmel stormed back with back points of his own in the next two period to end the Cats’ hope of an upset, 18-10. Broken Arrow finished the dual with a forfeit, major decision and fall. The Wildcats are back home Thursday against Edmond Memorial and will take part in the Perry Tournament of Champions Friday and Saturday. Broken Arrow 37, Ponca City 18 103 — Tucker (BA) fft 112 — Howe (BA) d. Brotherton, 6-3 119 — Miller (PC) d. Robertson, 10-5 125 — Stafford (PC) d. Cline, 9-5 130 — Lee (PC) d. Kite, 8-6 (OT) 135 — Dixon (BA) d. Windler, 11-5 140 — J. Pulcifer (BA) tf RedLeaf 17-0 (3:53) 145 — Osborn (PC) d. Calvert, 5-4 152 — Littleton (PC) d. Keck, 6-2 160 — Duren (PC) d. C. Pulcifer, 7-1 171 — Kemmel (BA) md Empting, 18-10 189 — Gibson (BA) fft 215 — Wheeler (BA) md Leavitt, 14-1 Hwt — Phillips (BA) p. Arbertha, :3 Platt, Reeves Top Buddy Bass AwardsThe Ponca City Buddy Bass Club ended the 1999 season with an award ceremony and Y2K officer elections recently. Walking away with trophies for both top points and most weight was the team of Larry Platt and Mark Reeves. The dynamic duo accrued 330 points and 73 pounds-14ounces of fish by winning three tournaments, and placing close to the top of the standings in the other five events. In second place in both points and pounds was the team of David Armbrust and Mark Fagg with 320 points. and 61-7 in fish. Rounding out the top three was the team of Lanny and Chris Johnson with 316 points. and 60-2 in fish. Big bass award of the year went to Larry Platt with an 8 pound-9 ounce lunker caught in Sooner reservoir this spring. Butch Adams was elected into the office of President, while Jim Johnson gained the Vice Presidents seat. Secretary Mike Ward was re-elected for another term, and Matt Shultz was chosen to be the tournament director for the 2000 season. The first meeting of the 2000 season will be at 7 p.m. on March 16 at the V.F.W. lounge. Anyone interested in joining a fun and competitive fishing club is invited. 1999 Year End Standings Points\Lbs.-Oz. 1 — L Platt-M Reeves 330 \73 14 2 — D Armbrust-M Fagg 320\61 7 3 — L Johnson-C Johnson 316\60 2 4 — A Webber-M Stasyszen 13\52 7 5 — D Gratias-M Lewis 310\52 5 6 — M Sanders-DConners 309\44-8 7 — B Adams-J Burnett 306\50-8 8 — J Jones-S Jones 304\40 4 9 — M Ward-G Ward 296\38 3 10 — K Conley-M Shultz 295\32 7 11 — B Klinger-J Dobson 293\35 9 12 — D Flink-E Flink 293\34-4 13 — W Pernberton-W Klinger 292\35-3 14 — R Stephens-D Hutchinson 286\26-1 15 — B McDonald-J Johnson 286\27 10 16 — P Owens-D Owens 226\12 1 17 — G Engleking-M Engleking 148\16 11 18 — S Weible/P Price 103\21 12 19 — L Hillhouse-S Herren 86\9 5 20 — J Cantrell-R Hicks 78\0 Swimmers Get SplitThe Po-Hi swimming and diving team hosted Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe in a double dual last night at the YMCA pool — the last dual meet of the millennium for the Wildcat and Lady Cat swimmers. The boys and girls teams split with the Edmond teams. The boys beat Edmond Santa Fe 57-27 and lost to a little deeper team in Edmond North 58-39. The girls beat out Edmond North 61-33 while losing a close meet to Edmond Santa Fe 54-47. The girls started out with a win in the 200-medley relay with Shannon Mersman, Sunita Chahar, Marie Brown and Kayla Mills. Leading the way for the girls team was junior Andra Nuzum, freshman Marie Brown and senior Shannon Mersman. Nuzum was the only individual winner for the girls last night winning the 100-yard butterfly in a season best time of 1:12:06. Brown had a career best time in her second place finish of the 200-individual medley at 2:27:29. With a season best time of 1:07:16, Mersman finished second in a very close 100-back race. Rory Peterson led the way for the boys by winning the 200-individual medley and the 500-freestyle. "We had some really positive things happen last night with some of our first year swimmers that was good for the team," said head coach Dave Strah. "One swim that really stands out was the girls’ 50-free — freshman Molly Tomek showed some real toughness last night in her second place finish and she is inching ever closer to the state qualifying time in that event." "Other first year swimmers that looked better in the water were Maria Acosta in her 50-free and Michelle Rutledge in her relay swims," said Strah. "Lindsey Niemann is also showing some promise in the sprint freestyle events." The following Wildcat and Lady Cat swimmers have qualified for state. Their events and their current state ranking through Friday, Dec. 3 are listed below. Rory Peterson 200-yard freestyle 1 200-yard IM 5 50-yard freestyle 3 100-yard butterfly 1 100-yard freestyle 1 500-yard freestyle 2 100-yard breast 3 Eric Whitebay 500-yard freestyle 11 Ben Dickey 100-yard backstroke 13 Eric Chambray 1-meter diving 2 Kayla Mills 200-yard freestyle 18 50-yard freestyle 12 100-yard freestyle 22 500-yard freestyle 15 Marie Brown 200-yard IM 17 100-yard freestyle 20 500-yard freestyle 21 Shannon Mersman 100-yard backstroke 11 Sunita Chahar 100-yard breast 14 Relays Girls 200-Medley Relay 5 Team: Shannon Mersman, Sunita Chahar, Marie Brown, Kayla Mills 200-Free Relay 16 Team: Sunita Chahar, Lindsey Mersman, Molly Tomek, Andra Nuzum 400-Free Relay 8 Team: Kayla Mills, Marie Brown, Shannon Mersman, Andra Nuzum Relays Boys 200-Medley Relay 9 200-Free Relay 7 Team: Rory Peterson, Eric Whitebay, Matt Dickey, Ben Dickey 400-Free Relay 8 Team: Rory Peterson, Eric Whitebay, Matt Dickey, Ben Dickey
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