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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, March 22, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALKeating OKs 10 Million for Divorce Keating OKs 10 Million for DivorceOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Frank Keating is setting aside $10 million in federal funds to help battle Oklahoma’s divorce rate, which is the second-highest in the nation. Jerry Regier, secretary of Health and Human Services, says funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program will be used to strengthen marriages and reduce the divorce rate. Keating, whose goal is to reduce the divorce rate by one-third in the next decade, becomes the first governor in the nation to commit a significant amount of money to fight divorce, Regier said Tuesday. ‘‘Divorce has staggering negative effects, both economically and socially,’’ Keating said. ‘‘We cannot continue to ignore its impact. “While we have turned our state’s focus and attention to reducing divorce, we must now add resources and greater action.’’ Regier, who heads the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative for Keating and his wife, Cathy, is charged with developing and implementing a strategy to reduce the state’s divorce rate. Last year, the Department of Human Services started calculating the incomes of both members of a cohabiting couple. That was done to determine eligibility for assistance to remove the financial incentive for couples to live together outside of marriage. Two Car Tag Reforms Move OnOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state Senate leader is hailing a committee’s passage of two car tag reform measures, but the author of a rival bill says an apparent decision to kill his proposal is ‘‘a real loss to taxpayers.’’ ‘‘Make no mistake, we will pass legislation that delivers tag relief to Oklahoma motorists this year,’’ Senate President Pro Tempore Stratton Taylor, D-Claremore, said Tuesday afternoon. Taylor commented after the Senate Finance Committee approved a series of tax measures without debate, including a bill to allow citizens to donate a portion of their income tax refunds to the Oklahoma City bombing memorial. The panel approved a car tag reform measure by Rep. Ron Kirby, D-Lawton, and a shell bill on car tag costs by House Speaker Loyd Benson, D-Frederick. But the $138 million tax-cut bill backed by the governor, authored by Rep. Todd Hiett, R-Kellyville, was not placed on the committee agenda. Sen. Angela Monson, chairwoman, hinted strongly that the Hiett proposal was in trouble and may not be heard because it is too costly. ‘‘It’s real obvious that it is not doable this year,’’ she said. ‘‘My concern was to keep a vehicle alive so we can address the issue. As it stands now, we have two.’’ She said a final decision had not been made on whether the Hiett bill would be on the committee’s agenda next week. Hiett said he was ‘‘a little bit surprised’’ that his bill is being allowed to die, saying it is ‘‘a real loss to Oklahoma taxpayers.’’ Kirby’s proposal would place an $85 ceiling on the cost of car tags for vehicles up to five years old, while replacing the 3.5 percent excise tax on the factory-delivered price of a car with a 4.5 percent sales tax on the actual cost after trade-in. Tags would cost $45 on cars six to 10 years old and $15 on all others. The measure, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Jim Maddox, D-Lawton, is an attempt to make car tags affordable and keep citizens from ‘‘dipping into their life savings just to buy a license plate,’’ Taylor said. He said the shell bill authored by him and Benson could be used as a vehicle for compromise legislation. ‘‘Just in case we can’t reach a consensus on the first tag bill, we want to have a second measure in reserve that can carry a compromise tag reduction proposal.” Hiett’s bill is similar to the Kirby-Maddox plan. Hiett dismissed as ‘‘ridiculous’’ a recent remark by Taylor, who said the chances of a substantial tax cut plan being approved this year disappeared when Keating signed a $170 million teacher salary increase plan. Local Psychiatrists Death Self InflictedA local psychiatrist who was credited with using hypnosis to reduce and possibly “turn off” pain was found dead in the backyard of a home where he had lived less than a week. Ponca City Police Department personnel were summoned to the scene in the 900 block of East Overbrook Avenue just after 2 p.m. Tuesday when a neighbor discovered that a man was down and it appeared blood was on his clothing. The investigation revealed that 58-year-old Dr. John M. Yates had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police also reported that he had just recently purchased the home and had lived there less than one week. In addition to the police department, fire department ambulance personnel responded to the scene. A representative from the Kay County Sheriff’s office and District Attorney’s office was also present. In a 1984 interview, Yates, an Altus native, said he became interested in hypnosis while in high school as a result of a football neck injury and ensuing pain. As a result, he co-authored a book on self-hypnosis. Yates said he used hypnosis for dentistry and for his neck pain.. The Ponca City resident studied more about hypnosis in the service. He was at West Point, as brigade surgeon to the corps of cadets and did some teaching. While at the military academy, he met Elizabeth S. Wallace, the co-author, and mentioned his interest in hypnosis. Over a one-year period of time, they completed the book, but it was not immediately accepted. As a result of later efforts, the book, The Complete Book of Self-Hypnosis, was printed. Nearly NewsToward the end of the story in the Tuesday issue of The Ponca City News (Page 7), it was stated that Fred Williamson and Associates would have 609 days to prepare a market feasibility study. That is incorrect. The firm will have 60 days. -------- JoAnn O’Bregon of the Kaw Tribe was misidentified in Tuesday’s Ponca City News. O’Bregon is secretary of the tribe’s executive council. Wanda Stone is the tribe’s chairperson. Capital Campaign to Begin Building New Youth ShelterFor those who believe in kids and feel families are important, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services has a challenge. Citizens are needed to join a capital campaign to raise funds to build a new youth shelter. After 24 years, the facility at 415 West Grand Avenue has outlived its usefulness. Youth services in Ponca City began 29 years ago, when the American Association of University Women of Ponca City took the lead and garnered support in the community for a youth shelter. In 1972, the shelter officially opened as an agency whose mission was to keep children safe and offer developmental opportunities for families. “Over the years, we have grown tremendously in the number of families served, the variety or programs offered, the number of staff employed and the skills possessed by that staff,” said Vearl Caid, executive director for NOYS. Although NOYS has experienced major growth, the basic philosophy has not changed. However, the 1920 building, which currently houses the shelter and programs, is beginning to affect the program’s ability to support that mission, according to Caid. “As the agency has grown and new programs developed, the existing structure just does not have the capacity to meet the needs of clients who wish to participate in our programs,” said Caid. “Treatment works and prevention works, but they can only work when families have the opportunity to participate.” Imagine the programs and services offered by NOYS — education, treatment, child care resource and referral, court-appointed special advocate, first time offender, mentoring and tutoring, parent resources, substance abuse and prevention, and therapeutic programs. Now imagine the alternatives for the community if each day nine youth had no shelter, if thousands of hours of mental health counseling and crisis intervention were not available, or if hundreds of youth were not seen in juvenile delinquency prevention programs. In 1999, NOYS provided 3,194 days of shelter care for runaways, homeless youth, as well as abused and deprived youths from ages ten to 17. To meet the needs of families, the board of directors for NOYS is asking the community to join forces in coordinating a capital campaign to build a 6,000 square foot shelter. The shelter would include living and recreation space for 12 youth. Northern Oklahoma Youth Services serves clients from all economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. No one else provides services to the same populations, at no charge, according to Caid. For more information, contact NOYS at 762-8341. Popular Local Writer Lou Dean To Receive Hall of Fame AwardPopular local writer, Lou Dean, will be honored at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City on April 1. Now living on Blue Mountain near Dinosaur, Colo., Dean is the author of three books, Angels in Disguise, Paw Prints in My Soul, and Osage County Kids, as well as some 50 magazine articles. Dean, who has been in Ponca City the past six weeks to work on other efforts, will be available at a book signing date in Brace Books and More, 2205 North Fourteenth Street, Wednesday, March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Since 1961, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center’s prestigious “Western Heritage Awards” have honored excellence in western literature, television, film and music. Each year the principal creators of winning entries accept the bronze “Wrangler” sculpture during special ceremonies at this black-tie event. The list of past winners include many of the finest of the genre. The independent judges named Halloween Hermit Outstanding Magazine Article of 199. The article is an excerpt from Lou Dean’s first book Angels in Disguise and was published in the November issue of Guideposts Magazine. The presenters for the 1999 Western Heritage Awards ceremonies include Robert Urich and Tom Selleck. Recording artist and musician, Charlie Daniels, will entertain at the event. Sam Elliott and Clint Eastwood are among the award recipients. Dean’s books are available at Brace Books and More, or can be ordered by calling 1-800-521-9221. The Western Heritage Awards’ “Wrangler,” a bronze replica of a Charles M. Russell sculpture, will be awarded at the Sam Noble Special Events Center at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. The producing organization and leading creators of each category winner will be awarded Wranglers. The Hall may also award Wranglers to organizations or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our western heritage over a period of years or whose contributions lie outside established categories. Among other literary winners for 2000 of close and local interest will be the Outstanding Non-fiction Book The Real Wild West: The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West by Michael Wallis. Dean was brought up in Osage County and the many tales she reveals are first-hand reports, and were quite obvious from the sprawling landscape that is located directly east of Ponca City. She returns often to renew her realization that home is where some of the best stories continue to develop. The Osage County Kids is quite popular among readers of this area and continues to be available. Ponca City Bicyclist Dies While on RoadA 58-year-old Ponca City man died Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart attack while bicycling north of Lake Ponca, the sheriff’s office said. Art Jones III collapsed while biking on Hubbard Road approximately one-quarter of a mile east of Pecan Road Tuesday afternoon, Kay County sheriff Craig Countryman said. Witnesses reportedly attempted to resuscitate Jones until emergency personnel arrived, and he was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 p.m. The sheriff said the investigation was continuing. The cause of death was not certain but apparently was of natural causes, he said. Defensive Driving Course Set Saturday in BlackwellKay Electric will he sponsoring a defensive driving course on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kay Room at 300 West Doolin in Blackwell. The 55 Alive/Mature Driving Class was developed by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Just recently, AARP has opened the class to any Oklahoma licensed driver. The class is an eight-hour classroom refresher course and is approved by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. Course participants sharpen their driving skills, develop strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, as well as learning about the effects of medications on driving performance. You do not have to be a member of AARP to register. Enrollment is $10 a person, and checks need to be made out to AARP and mailed to Kay Electric, P.O. Box 607, Blackwell, Okla. 74631 with the applicant’s name, address, and phone number. This class can save you money. After the course is completed, each registered person will receive a certificate of completion that can be turned in to your auto insurance for what the state law calls an ‘appropriate’ discount that is good for three years. (Discounts vary, so check with your insurance agent on the discount that you could receive for attending this class.) Reservations are limited, and will be accepted on a first-come basis. For more information, call Marilyn Harmon at Kay Electric, 580-363-1260. Boating Skills Safety Class Set April 10-11The Off-the-JOb Safety Committee is sponsoring a free two evening (6 hour) Safe Boating Skills class on April 10 and April 11 at the South Fourth Street Clubhouse in Ponca City from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. The class will be taught by the Oklahoma Lake Patrol Division and is intended for all watercraft users. Students will be eligible for an insurance discount and will receive a certificate upon complletion of the course. The class is free. Seating is limited and on a first come basis. Those wishing to attend should RSVP by calling Paul Waffle 580-767-6309 or Wes Barton 580-767-4300 during the day. DEATHSGertrude Dorothy Yadon Gertrude Dorothy YadonBLACKWELL — Gertrude Dorothy Yadon, resident of Blackwell, died Monday, March 20, 2000, at the Integris Bass Hospital in Enid. She was 82. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2000, in the chapel of the Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Daryl Donovan, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating and JoDel Shepherd assisting. Burial will be in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Nardin. Gertrude Dorothy Yadon was born Dec. 1, 1917, on a farm northwest of Lamont in Grant County, the daughter of Oliver and Pearl Kennedy Walton. She grew up in the Deer Creek area, attending schools in Deer Creek. She married Joe Nelson Yadon on Jan. 15, 1934, in Enid, and they settled in Deer Creek. In 1959, they moved to Lindsay when her husband was transferred with Cities Service Oil. They lived in Lindsay until September of 1994 when they moved to Blackwell to make their home. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1994. She remained in Blackwell and recently had been living in the Urban Village apartments. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lindsay. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Sue Hoemann of Deer Creek; two sons, Billy Joe Yadon of Vernal, Utah, and Steven Lee Yadon of Lookeba, Okla.; two sisters, Grace Henderson of Blackwell and Ruby Womack of Ponca City; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Thelma Fitzgerald and Zelma Fitzgerald; three brothers, Amos Walton and Wells Walton and a brother in infancy; and a great-great-grandchild. Casket bearers will be Randy Hoemann, Ricky Hoemann, Brock Hoemann, Royce Hoemann, Jonathan Harrold and Darren Huddleston. Irene Ethal Johnston CatherPAWNEE — Irene Ethel Johnston Cather, resident of Pawnee, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at Pawnee. She was 89. The funeral was scheduled for today, March 22, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church of Pawnee with the Rev. Scott Keneda officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home. Irene Ethel Johnston Cather was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Kingfisher, the daughter of George B. Johnston and Minnie Myrtle Hill Johnston. On Feb. 13, 1929, she married Carl Raymond Cather in Pawnee; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1982. She was a lifetime resident of Pawnee and was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, flower gardening and crossword puzzles. Survivors include seven children, Ramona Lee Schmidt of Olympia, Wash., Georgia Prines of Bartlesville, Rosemary Gates of Enid, Winnie Derruisseaux of Pawnee, Carlene Cravens of Fairfax, Vernon Ray Cather of Ketchum and Carolyn Cather of Pawnee; two brothers, Carl Raymond Johnston of Pawnee and Marion Johnston of Tulsa; two sisters, Rachel Hackett of Strasburg, Mo., and Ruby Bollum of Ocean View, Hawaii; 25 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Merle Johnston, Kenneth Johnston and Calvin Johnston; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Services PendingMarcy S. PasserelliMarcy S. Passarelli, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 55. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. John Mike YatesDr. John Mike Yates, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. He was 58. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Arthur O. JonesArthur O. “Art” Jones, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 58. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSSingles Plan Meeting — Singles Connection will meet to play Bingo at Conoco Atrium Cafeteria on Saturday at 7 p.m. Enter at Gate F and tell Security you are a guest of PCSEA Singles Group. For more information you may contact Mary Lou at 762-0578. Jewelry Boxes. Just arrived, great for anniversary, graduation or birthday. The Jewelry Connection, 211 East Grand. adv. Round-Up Club — The Marland Round-Up Club has scheduled an all-day work day and camp out Saturday at the Marland Rodeo Grounds, weather permitting. For additional information, call Kenneth Evans, (580) 268-3293. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Bicycle Stolen — A person from the 600 block of North Osage Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday to report that a bicycle had been stolen from the residence. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:21 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Violation — A woman from the 300 block of North Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:52 p.m. Tuesday that a subject had called the residence and was not supposed to do that. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on a violation of a protective order. 25 Cents a gallon drinking water. Pure Water Wagon 1717 N. 5th. adv. Road Problem — A man reported to the Communications Center at 7:31 a.m. Tuesday that several large chunks of concrete were in the north bound lane at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue. An officer was assigned, moved the items to the median, and Solid Waste was notified to remove them from the area. 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. Work Problem — A man from the 700 block of West Emporia Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday that while pouring cement, youngsters were bothering the workers. An officer was assigned, contacted the youngsters and they were told to stay away. Citations Issued — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday after observing a vehicle being driven recklessly north bound on Union Street from Grand Avenue. The vehicle was stopped and an 18-year-old man was issued citations. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — A person in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been abandoned. An officer was assigned and Animal Control was contacted to remove the bicycle. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walk- way’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Hit and Run — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday from a man in the 700 block of South Sixth Street that a vehicle had been hit and the other vehicle had left the scene. An officer was assigned and the vehicle was towed from the scene. A report was taken and information was logged that the other subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. 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. Vehicle Damaged — A man from the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday that another vehicle had driven through the alley and a rock broke a light on his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Church Bus Vandalized — A man from the 300 block of South Washington Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday that a church bus had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 5:51 p.m. Tuesday that a two-vehicle, non-injury accident had occurred in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Sandi Gore Evans 2000 line has arrived! Come see it 1st! Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Trespassing — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday with a subject in custody for trespassing. An officer was assigned, and information was logged that the subject was issued a citation and released. Replacement Windows, vinyl, aluminum or wood. We sell and install. Ponca Glass, 300 West Highland and Pine, 762-6522. adv. Assault — The Ponca City Police Department received a call from a man in the 200 block of Blue Elk Drive at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday that an assault with a deadly weapon had occurred. The information was transferred to the White Eagle Police Department. Ponca City Pictorial History Books are still available! Pick up your copy today! Makes a great Gift! Ponca City News Business Office, 8:00-5:00, Monday thru Friday. adv. Custom Framing now available at Carla’s Hallmark, 4th & Grand, Downtown, 765-3094. adv. - Shoplifter — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue requested assistance with shoplifters at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a 38-year-old woman was held for grand larceny and an offense against a child.. Fantasy Cut blue topaz pendents. The Jewelry Connection, 211 East Grand. adv. Disturbance — A motorist notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:06 p.m. Tuesday that a large group of juveniles were in front of a business in the 200 block of East Grand Avenue making verbal threats to passing vehicles and hitting the windows. An officer was assigned and they were moved from the area. Final Sale, warehouse clearance and fire sale merchandise. At Randy’s Harris furniture and carpet and Melinda’s Gift Gallery. Saturday March the 25th. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 105 North Main Tonkawa. Great bargains and low prices. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and Hartford Avenue at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday that an 18-year-old man was being held for DUI, transporting an open container, driving left of center, and allowing a minor to be out after curfew. A 15-year-old boy was held for public intoxication and a curfew violation. Affairs To Remember, wedding rentals and gifts has moved to 212 North Third. adv. LIFESTYLESBejeweled and Bedazzled Bejeweled and BedazzledSpring’s Hottest Accessories(AP) — Spring will soon arrive in full bloom. Over-the-top accessories take the cake this spring as adornment is the key to success. Everything ladylike from flowers to tiaras to jewels and glamorous golds will add life to your wardrobe and make you feel like a fairy-tale princess, according to the March issue of W magazine. As reported in W, spring’s hottest accessories are bright, sparkly, vibrant and full of flair: Polka dots: If spring is all about the return of the girlish classic, nothing can be more fashionable than polka dots. Polka dots make their debut this year all over sandals, stilettos and Sabrina heels. As designer Ernesto Esposito tells W: “For a sophisticated look with a youthful flair, just a small touch is enough. You can’t go wrong with a dotted shoe.” Floral fantasy: Nothing says spring more than flowers. This year, floral patterns bloom on shoes, bags and purses to keep you feeling lovely and natural all season. As Eva Taub of Christian Diro states in W: “Floral patterns are of-the-moment. They’re feminine and flirty, giving any look a softer, sexier edge.” Cocktail rings: If glamour suits you, don’t forget to don your most exquisite jewels when going out or simply hanging around this spring. Cocktail rings are available in warm and soothing colors such as pink, magenta and baby blue. Touch of gold: Taking its cue from the decked-out disco days of the ’70s, designers have added a touch of gold to everything from strappy sandals to slingbacks. Conjuring up images of sexy elegance and Old World splendor, gold can add to an outfit or simply blend right in. As Lauren Moltedo, president and creative director of Bottega Veneta, confirms: “The colors for spring are bright and warm and really lend themselves to be combined with gold for a more feminine and captivating effect.” Purple haze: This season’s fresh feeling can be seen and reflected in shades of bright pastels pumped up to the extreme on all kinds of accessories. One of the best colors to capture the look is violet. Somewhere between pastels and purple, vibrant violet can be seen on shoes and handbags. Crown jewels: If you’re ready to dazzle, there’s no better way to feel like a princess than to adorn your favorite outfits with a tiara. Tiaras have been a part of the fashion world. Only recently, though, has the tiara as an accessory been revived. As designer Anna Sui tells W: “Tiaras will always be important in fashion because every little girl’s fantasy is to be a fairy princess or Miss America, so even when she grows up, a part of her wants to wear that tiara.” Engagement Is AnnouncedAnnouncement is being of the engagement of Beth Ann Radke and Larry Ryan Lydick. The couple plans a May wedding at Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, Wis. Parents of the couple are Herbert and Joyce Radke of Fox Lake, Wis., and Ralph and Betty Lydick of Ponca City. The bride-elect is a 1991 graduate of Waupun High School in Wisconsin, and received an associate degree in criminal justice from the Community College of the Air Force in 1999. She is a staff sergeant selectee in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Grand Forks, N.D. Lydick, a 1990 graduate of Ponca City High School, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical laboratory science at the University of North Dakota in Grand forks. Xi Beta Tau New Officers NamedMembers of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma sorority met March 13 in the home of Terri Buesing. June Miller conducted the meeting and called roll. Cindy Wardlow gave the financial report, and Lois Coats read the minutes of the city council meeting. The group selected Xi Beta Tau’s “Girl of the Year” with the name to be revealed at the Founder’s Day banquet. Elected as officers for 2000-2001 were Jan Ellison, president; Lois Coats, vice president; June Miller, recording secretary; Cindy Wardlow, treasurer; Lois Coats, publicity; JoAnn Ferguson, parliamentarian; Sammie coats, city council representative; Terry Buesing, city council alternate. The scrapbook committee will meet preceding the chapter’s March 27 meeting hosted by Cindy Wardlow. The traveling basket was given to Terri Buesing from Jan Ellison, and the mystery gift was won by June Miller, Lois Coats presented each member with wrapping paper. The cultural program was a historical lesson about St. Patrick’s Day. Terri Buesing gave each member a St. Patrick’s Day gift. SPORTSIt is Pupil vs Teacher It is Pupil vs TeacherTULSA (AP) — While Tulsa coach Bill Self is glad the man who gave him his first real coaching job has taken a team so far, he’s ready to see Leonard Hamilton’s success this season end Friday. Pupil and teacher will be making their NCAA regional semifinal debuts together when their teams meet in Austin, Texas. ‘‘I’m happy for him,’’ Self said warmly Tuesday, ‘‘Of course, we’re going to do everything we can to beat each other’s brains in.’’ An opponent other than the Miami team led by his old mentor would have been nice, Self said. But then, he also knows a little about what to expect. He hasn’t forgotten the telephone calls that came sometimes at 1 a.m. and again at 5:30 a.m. when he was a young assistant for four years under Hamilton at Oklahoma State. The coach, Self swears, never slept. ‘‘He would say, ‘Hey, we need to work on this tomorrow,’ ’’ Self recalled. ‘‘I’m like, ‘Coach, couldn’t it wait until I’m out of bed?’ ’’ He expects the Hurricanes (23-10) to be as tough and as hard-nosed as their coach. ‘‘He’ll get the guys to play with unbelievable intensity and fire,’’ Self said. In many ways, Self’s Golden Hurricane (31-4) shares more than a common nickname with Hamilton’s team. Miami has power in its defense, Tulsa has speed. But neither team gives up easy baskets. Tulsa only recently acquired an on-campus arena. Miami doesn’t have one. And both basketball programs are still fighting for recognition. ‘‘That suits me just fine,’’ Self said of news reports that portray his team’s advancement into the top 16 as a surprise. ‘‘I promise you, Miami struggles with the same thing.’’ And both Hamilton, 51, and Self, 37, are rebuilders who are fending off talk about hot job prospects. Hamilton has taken the Hurricanes to a school-record three consecutive NCAA tournaments. And Self, in four years as head coach at Oral Roberts, took a team with a 5-22 record and led it to its first postseason tournament in 13 years. If Hamilton sees something familiar in the Golden Hurricane, Self isn’t afraid to admit to stealing. He said he took from Hamilton and the teachers who came before and after — former Kansas coach Larry Brown and Oklahoma State’s Eddie Sutton. He and Hamilton still talk on the phone, sharing wishes of luck and congratulatory exchanges. ‘‘I know he’s proud of me,’’ Self said. ‘‘And I’m certainly proud of him.’’ UConn No Monster For OUNORMAN (AP) — Even though her team lost by a wide margin to top-ranked Connecticut earlier this season, Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale says the experience should benefit the Sooners when the teams meet Saturday in the NCAA East Regional semifinals. ‘‘I think that if you haven’t been on the court with them, they are almost larger than life,’’ Coale said Tuesday. ‘‘You look at their record and how they just plow through teams. But we’ve been on the floor with them. ‘‘Sometimes they turn it over, just like we do. Sometimes they blow layups. Sometimes they foul, just like we do. They’re very good basketball players and they’re an exceptional team, but they’re human. I don’t know that we would understand that if we hadn’t been on the floor with them already.’’ Connecticut (32-1) is the top seed in the region and has looked the part, winning its first two games by 71 and 38 points. The Huskies have two first-team All-America selections in Shea Ralph and Svetlana Abrosimova. In December, the Huskies visited Norman and beat Oklahoma 84-68. ‘‘I think the mystique has kind of decreased a little bit,’’ guard Stacey Dales said. ‘‘The intimidation factor has gone down slightly. The first time we played them, we had some jitters we hadn’t experienced before because they’re a powerhouse.’’ That game was played in front of 10,713, the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s game in Oklahoma. The Sooners (25-7) went on to tie for first place in the Big 12 regular season, and showed some mettle Monday by rallying from a 17-point deficit to beat Purdue 76-74 on Purdue’s home floor. ‘‘I’m still a little stunned, not only due to the fact that we’re going to the Sweet 16, but also by the way we won the game,’’ Coale said. ‘‘We are thrilled to still be playing. We’re one of 16 teams in America who have practice today and a game this weekend.’’ Oklahoma stumbled a bit heading into the tournament, losing to Texas in their opening game of the Big 12 tournament. But they beat Brigham Young in the first round of the East Regional and followed that with the victory Monday. ‘‘We are a wiser team than the one that went to Kansas City and lost to Texas,’’ Coale said. ‘‘That might have been the best thing that every happened to us, because I don’t think we would have beaten Purdue had we not endured what happened to us in Kansas City. ‘‘That’s why you play games, to find out what you’re not very good at. Then you go home and fix it.’’ Oklahoma has been to the NCAA tournament two other times, most recently in 1995. But the Sooners lost in the second round each of those years, which helps explain why even a meeting against the nation’s No. 1 team can’t diminish the excitement. ‘‘I have to be honest, I was just happy to make it to the tournament,’’ senior forward Phylesha Whaley said. ‘‘I wouldn’t have been that sad if we lost (to Purdue) because it’s been a great year. And it’s getting better and better.’’ Sooners Win and Pokes FallOklahoma 4, Oral Roberts 1 TULSA (AP) — Zach Leske went 3-for-4 and Tommy Whiteman drove in two runs as Oklahoma beat Oral Roberts 4-1 Tuesday night. Michael Bradbury (1-0) pitched a season-high five innings, giving up eight hits and the one run. Evan Greusel allowed no hits in the final four innings and struck out six to pick up his first save of the season. Oral Roberts (13-6) scored its run in the first inning but Oklahoma (15-10) tied it with a run in the third. The Sooners also scored single runs in the fifth, seventh and ninth innings. Jordan Gerk (2-3) got the loss, pitching five innings. Arkansas 10 and Oklahoma State 9STILLWATER (AP) — Brian Kirby and Kyle Washburn had three hits each Tuesday night and Arkansas used a six-run third inning to help get past Oklahoma State, 10-8. Washburn and Bryan King each had two-run singles in the third inning, when the Razorbacks (14-12) also took advantage of two walks, a balk, a wild pitch and a catcher’s interference call. Arkansas led 8-1 after six innings. Single runs in the seventh and eighth proved to be the difference, as Oklahoma State (14-9) scored twice in the seventh and five times in the eighth. Jeremy Rankin (2-0), the second of six Razorback pitchers, got the victory and Mitch Tisher worked the ninth inning for his second save. Oklahoma State starter Clint Salisbury (2-2) was the loser, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings. Roy York had two hits and Jimbo McAuliff had a solo homer for the Cowboys. The Cowboys are scheduled to start at three game series at Texas Friday. Backwells Blay Only Area StarOKLAHOMA CITY — Blackwell 119-pounder Brandon Blay was the only area wrestler listed on the All-State Wrestling team. Perry had two wrestlers — Joel Marler (130 pounds) and Tony Kegin (160) — named to the East Small School All-State team, along with Blay. Morrison’s Clark Shouse (140) and Kyle Robinson (189) of Pawnee were also honored. Class 5A champion Broken Arrow, Sand Springs and 4A titlist Bixby each had the maximumumber of two wrestlers on the lare East All-State team. Large School East 112 — Michael Copeland, Sand Springs 119 — Chris Cline, Broken Arrow; 125 — Matt Douglass, Tulsa East Central; 130 — Luke Weaver, Sand Springs; 135 — Shane Cristelli, Ada; 140 — Layne Walker, Muskogee; Tommy Jones, Claremore; 152 — Brandon West, Bixby; 160 — Leet Brady, Tulsa Union; 171 — Charles Thornton, Bixby; 189 — Mark Gibson, Broken Arrow; 215 — Dan Jefferson, Muskogee; Hwt — Rustin Pulliam, Catoosa. Small School East112 — Dave Hutchings, Henryetta; 119 — Brandon Blay, Blackwell; 125 — Josh Hooker, Locust Grove; 130 — Ronnie Delk, Collinsville; 135 — Joel Marler, Perry; 140 — Clark Shouse, Morrison; 145 — Cody Williams, Sperry; 152 — Rusty Nail, Bristow; 160 — Tony Kegan, Perry; 171 — Ty Biggs, Bristow; 189 — Kyle Robinson, Pawnee; 215 — Davis Tyner, Locust Grove; Hwt. — Scott Owens, Barnsdall Large School West 112 — Michael Mitchell, Chickasha; 119 — Brian Williams, Yukon; 125 — Derek Stevens, Norman; 130 — Jimmy Lewis, el Reno; 135 — Trey Sonnaggera, Altus; 140 — Ewanee Benson, Duncan; 145 — Josh Greer, Westmoore; 152 — Matt Grice, Harrah; 160 — Brian Hinson, Lawton Eisenhower; 171 — Wes Roberts, Westmoore; 189 — Gene Sephens, Putnam City North; 215 — Mike Little, El Reno; Hwt. — Erin hevey, Edmond North Small School West 112 — Brett Payne, Empire; 119 — David Jackson, Marlow; 125 — Brian Fanning, Watonga; 130 — James Vandersee, Weatherford; 135 Tyler Lawson, Deer Creek; 140 — Jermaine Moore, Anadarko; 145 — Austin Martin, Tuttle; 152 — Chase Patterson, Watonga; 160 — Beau Standerfer, Hobart; 171 — Sequint Gaines, Anadarko; 189 — Kevin Anderson, Piedmont; 215 — Jamey Powers, Comanche; Hwt. — Chris Candflaria, Bishp McGuinness. Junior High Track Team Takes SecondBoth Ponca City junior high track teams finished second in the six-team Ponca City Invitational recently. The girls were outpaced by Jenks and held off Enid Waller by one point. "We didn’t have our eighth graders for most of the meet due to testing,” coach Penny Surber said, ‘therefore, I was extremely pleased with our results. Several of the girls ran personal best times. By the end of the season, we should be in the running for tile conference title.” Boys’ coach Steve McHenry noted, “we ran extremely well. They have been practicing hard and their work paid off.” The thinclads compete Mar. 30 in the Ponca City Seventh and Eighth Grade Invitational. The freshmen run April 4 at Catoosa. Ponca City Results 100 M — Jamie Prado, 13.22 (1st); Halli Martin, 14.29 (5th) 200 M — Tiffanie Pollard, 27.22 (1st); Taryn Bradford, 29.29 (5th); Ellie Myers, 29.74; Ashley Hines, 31.22; Abbie McChristian, 33.21; and Tadra Jones, 33,99 400 M — Kassandra Coldiron, 1:14.17; Amanda Moore, 1:22.5; Maleah Dyer, 1:24; Chelsey Teten, 1:27. 800 M — Melissa Stangeland, 2:56; Mandy Bacher, 3:02; A. Moore, 3:10; Katie Emmons, 3:20; and C. Teten, 3:32 1600 M — Chelsea Baldwin, 5:45 (1st); M. Stangeland, 6:39 3200 M — K. Emmons, 16:56 (3rd); Stephanie Powers, 17:17 (4th) 100 Hurdles — Lauren Cartlidge, 20:41. 300 Hurdles — Hannah Garrison, 53.92 (2nd); Jeniffer Jenkins, 57.4 Shot — Krystal Sattre, 21-9; Abbie McChristian, 22'0 Long Jump — J. Prado, 14-9 (2nd); Tiffanie Pollard, 14-8 (3rd); Jessica Roland, 13-9 Pole Vault — Kassandra Coldiron, 6-6 (1st) 400 Relay — Martin, Katie Andrews, Coldiron and Bradford, 56.46 (3rd) 800 Relay — Martin, Andrews, Prado, and Bradford, 1:57.76 (2nd) 1600 Relay — Garrison, Baldwin, Bradford, and Roland, 4:37.6 (3rd) 3200 Relay — Melissa Fore, Bacher, Stangeland, Emmons 11:53 (5th) Boys 100 M — Drew Lancaster, 12.24 (5th); Patrick Quinn, 12.49; Matt Brown, 12.69; Eugene Allen, 12.7; Daniel Green, 14.8 200 M — Aaron Auld, 25.31 (6th); M. Brown, 25.76; Justin Waller, 27.17; E. Allen, 28.02 400 M — Nate Macy, 56.7 (1st); A. Auld, 58.91 (3rd); Josh McCullough, 61.71; Rod Lancaster, 66.20 800 M — Justin Jones, 2:18.01 (2nd); A. Auld, 2:20.50 (6th); Chance Hunt, 2:21.41; Shannon Rogers, 2:37.19 1600 M — Noah England, 5:03.35 (1st); Aaron Worley, 5:46.66; Garrett Hardy, 5:56; Graden Hardy, 5:57; Adam Gibson, 6:20 3200 M — Graden Hardy, 12:09 (6th); Garrett Hardy, 12:22; Daniel Miller, 13:29; A. Gibson, 13:42 110 Hurdles — P. Quinn, 16.8 (1st); E. Allen, 20.35 (6th); D. Quinn, 21.23 300 Hurdles — D. Lancaster, 46.6 (1st); Antoine English, 48:64 (3rd); R, Lancaster, 55:39; D. Quinn, 58.93 400 Relay — J. McCullough, D. Lancaster, N. Macy, P. Quinn, 47:11 (3rd) 1600 Relay — A. English, Devin Anderson, Justin Bush, Thomas Hankins, 3:54.63 (2nd); P. Quinn, N. Macy, J. McCullough, D. Lancaster, 3:57.61 (3rd); Todd Gringerich, Jarrods Hobbs, Matt Drouhard, Scott Hartman, 4:09.80; Tyler knight, Doug Flett, Blaine King, Jonathon Trout, 4:25.20 3200 Relay — Chance Hunt, Nick McGee, S. Rogers, Jon Kempanick, 10:11.13 (6th) Long Jump — Devin Anderson, 17-10 3/4 (4th); T. Hankins 16-8 3/4; Nick McKee 14 Shot — Matt Miller, 40-10 (4th); DeShawn Sweeny, 35-11; Michael Naden, 33-4; Josh Culver, 31-3 Discus — Michael Naden, 98-7 (5th), M. Miller 91-2 3/4; D. Sweeny, 89-0, J. Culver, 74-5. Trout Fishing Season EndsIf you want a break from traditional winter fishing, the trout fishing areas managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation offer excellent prospects. In addition to the year-round trout fisheries at the lower Mountain Fork and lower Illinois rivers, the Department manages six winter trout fisheries at various locations around the state. They are at Blue River Public Hunting and Fishing Area, Lake Carl Etling (Black Mesa State Park), Robbers Cave State Park, Quartz Mountain State Park, Lake Watonga (Roman Nose State Park) and Lake Pawhuska. Trout season ends March 31 at Blue River, Lake Watonga and Lake Pawhuska, and April 30 at Lake Carl Etling. Trout season ended March 15 at Robbers Cave and Quartz Mountain. "The Department stocks trout in these waters to provide additional angling opportunities for anglers during cold weather months, said Barry Bolton, the Department's assistant chief of fisheries. "Without them, anglers in those areas would have to travel considerable distances to fish for trout, so they are fairly popular among a number of anglers. We definitely consider them an asset to the already impressive array of fishing opportunities we have across the state." Fishing for trout is fairly simple, even for beginners, Bolton added. You can catch them with live worms on a hook under a bobber or with any number of commercially formulated trout baits, such as Berkley Power Bait. You can also catch them with small inline spinners. To fish at any of the Department's designated trout waters, you need a resident or non-resident Oklahoma fishing license or combination license.
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