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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, January 5, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALWatts, Others Critical Of OSHA Advisory Watts, Others Critical Of OSHA AdvisoryOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rep. J.C. Watts is among those miffed about a new federal advisory that makes employers responsible for ensuring that home work sites meet safety and health standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its advisory in response to a request by an employer in Texas. ‘‘This is yet another example of big government’s continual intrusion with regulations that are senseless and unenforceable, yet typical of an administration eager for more regulation, legislation and taxation,’’ Watts, R-Okla., said Tuesday. ‘‘If a parent goes home during the day to care for a sick child and returns a few phone calls from there, does the OSHA inspector show up on their doorstep the next day?’’ OSHA officials said they don’t intend to conduct inspections at private homes as they do at employer work sites, and that they aren’t requiring employers to routinely inspect the home work sites of their employees. But the advisory does hold employers responsible for illnesses or injuries that occur in the home workplace. ‘‘What they’re going to do is eliminate the opportunity employees have to work from home, because of the liability exposure’’ for the employer, said Joyce Chambless, human resources director for The Benham Cos., an Oklahoma City-based architectural and engineering company.’’ ‘‘I would think they would find something better to do, quite frankly,’’ she said. The new advisory is a declaration of existing policy the agency already deems to be in effect. It says employers are responsible for preventing or correcting hazards in homes when they are used by employees to do their jobs. The advisory potentially covers more than 19.6 million adult workers who regularly ‘‘telecommute’’ and millions more who work from home occasionally. ‘‘I just think on first blush it (the OSHA interpretation of policy) is just ridiculous’’ and that the interpretation creates the potential for lawsuits, said Dean Schirf, vice president for government relations for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla., called the advisory ‘‘typical Clinton administration overreaching, as federal agencies try to grab as much power as possible. They won’t be happy until they control everyone at every place at every time.’’ Epiphany Pageant At Grace ChurchEpiphany or Twelfth Night is the twelfth day after Christmas and marks the end of the Christmas holiday season. This festival, which is older than Christmas, is celebrated each year at Grace Episcopal Church in Ponca City. This year’s celebration will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. The festival originated in the Eastern Church and was mentioned by Clement of Alexandria in A.D. 200. The earliest mention of the observance of Christmas on Dec. 25 is in the list of Roman bishops compiled in 354, according to the Rev. Ken Armstrong, rector of Grace Church here. “Epiphany” is a Greek word for “Manifestation” or “showing forth.” In the Eastern Church, by the fourth century, it was considered equal to Easter and Pentecost as one of the three great festivals. A Twelfth Night or Epiphany cake was baked in honor of the three kings. This is another example of a pagan custom being given a Christian significance. A coin was placed in the cake and the recipient became king or queen for that night. This custom is still observed by members of the Grace Church parish. The Epiphany season continues until Lent, but as the Lenten season depends on the movable date of Easter, it may have been one of six Sundays, each with its own story. The season of Epiphany begins at Grace Episcopal Church with the annual Festival of Lights and Epiphany Pageant and party at 7 o’clock on the evening of Jan. 6. Director again this year will be Laura Hines, who has directed the pageant for the past three years. For a number of years prior, Carey Emig directed the pageant. This is the 53rd Anniversary of the epiphany pageant and party at Grace Church, first begun in 1945. The Epiphany Pageant features the visitation of the Three Wise Men, who were the first Gentiles to proclaim Jesus as Lord. It signifies the light of Christ in the world. No one knows who the Wise Men were or from where they came. The Bible records only “...there came wise men from the east...” The gifts they brought according to Scripture, “gold and frankincense and myrrh,” are symbolic of Christ. Christ is King and gold was presented to Him by the first Wise Man. Christ is Lord and He was given frankincense by the second Wise Man. On the Old Testament and pagan altars incense was burned to represent prayer rising to God. Christians offer prayers to Christ as Lord. In his wisdom, the third Wise Man brought myrrh, perfumed oil used to anoint the body of the dead, thereby informing the world that Christ would die to be the Savior of all men, according to Fr. Armstrong. The public is invited to join with the folks at Grace Church for this Twelfth Night event, which closes with festivities in the parish hall following the pageant. White Staying Put, Tells Broken Arrow NoBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The new millennium might mean change in the world, but one thing is staying the same ... at least for now. Superintendent Dr. Bill White announced today he will not leave Ponca City for Broken Arrow. Although Dr. White was offered the superintendent’s post with the Broken Arrow Public Schools, he said today he is withdrawing his name from consideration. Max Smith, Broken Arrow Board of Education president, confirmed the job offer to White and said he was disappointed with White’s decision. “Dr. White was an excellent candidate and the board was very impressed with him,” Smith commented. White was announced as one of two finalists. The other is Dennis Shoemaker of Derby, Kan. Smith would not comment on whether Broken Arrow would offer Shoemaker the job, but said the board would meet Monday night. Dr. White said he is comfortable with his decision. “My wife and I feel that Ponca City is the place where we should be. It’s a wonderful community that has a great school district,” he said. “I believe I can have a positive difference here.” If White had accepted the offer from Broken Arrow, he would have moved to a much larger district than Ponca City. “Broken Arrow is an outstanding community and the school is very large. They also have a great board,” White said. He said he gave the job consideration, but “wanted to stay here to see the programs he has recommended succeed.” Among those programs are the trimester schedule, stiffer graduation requirements and higher overall academic standards. White began his duties as superintendent here on July 13, 1994. He was the superintendent of schools for Deer Creek of Edmond. Since that time, he has been instrumental in helping the community pass major bond issues totaling over $13 million to build a new elementary school, add an addition to the high school, renovate other existing schools and adding additional transportation and technology. The last few months of his tenure have been marked by controversy over the trimester issue for the high school. It was passed by the board Dec. 20. Two other changes at the high school White recommended — raising graduation requirements and stiffening academic standards — were also approved by the board. “I can’t wait to see the programs succeed. I believe that each one of the programs the board has implemented will help the school district,” White said. Board Reacts With ReliefBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor That huge sigh of relief you heard wasn’t the Millennium Celebration committee celebrating Jan. 2. It was the Ponca City Board of Education reacting to the news that Superintendent Dr. Bill White is staying put. Board president John Young said he was delighted after hearing of White’s decision to stay. “We are excited for what the future will bring under his leadership. We look forward to the great things that will happen in Ponca City schools,” Young replied. Board member Mike Kruck says Dr. White represents an investment with the board. “Anytime you have made an investment in someone, you hate to see that person go,” commented Kruck. “Dr. White has done a great job the last five years with the district and community.” White announced Wednesday he had rejected an opportunity to become superintendent in Broken Arrow and will remain in Ponca City. Kruck says the board agrees that White has done a good job with the community on his capitol improvement plans by allowing the district to build new facilities and expand the existing ones. “We now have programs in place that allow us to pay off our existing bonds and go back to the community and ask for more bond money to help with our capitol improvement plans,” said Kruck. “That is thanks in part to Dr. White.” Board member Chris LittleCook was also pleased with White’s decision to stay. “[The board is] not finished with what we have planned for the district. The board has approved the trimester plan and other changes at the high school. We’re glad he is staying to see things through,” LittleCook explained. Active Day Slated Here For NicklesBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor An array of illuminaries from as far away as Washington, D.C. and Houston and as close as Oklahoma City and Ponca City are slated to make the 106th annual Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce an evening to remember Thursday. Keynote speaker is Sen. Don Nickles, Assistant Majority Leader. Nickles is returning to his hometown to headline the event. A high school running buddy of Nickles, Larry Murphy, is the master of ceremonies. Nickles will have a busy day Thursday. He has press conferences scheduled for 9 a.m. in Oklahoma City and 1:30 in Tulsa before arriving in Ponca City to attend the Chamber function. According to sources, there is a strong possibility Gov. Frank Keating will also attend the reception. The banquet, set for 6:30 p.m. at the Conoco Atrium Cafeteria, recognizes the official passing of the torch to incoming chairman Barry Bickle from outgoing chairman Craig Myers. Prestigious awards include the Outstanding Citizen and the Community Service Awards to be presented by Jerry Evans. In the past, the Outstanding Citizen Award has been presented by the previous year’s recipient. The late David Mills was last year’s awardee, so the presenter privilege goes to Evans, who was honored two years ago. Past recipients will have designated seating at the banquet. Evans will also present the Community Service award, which was given to Jon Kennedy last year. The Outstanding Citizen Award is for service to the community over the years, while the Community Service recognition is for recent activities. Carl Renfro, chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Board, is to present the large and small industry awards. The Ambassador Club Award is to awarded by Debbi Weatherly. Lori Markes, daughter of Larry Hughes, will make the Leadership award named in memory of her late father. The invocation will be given by Pastor Hance Dilbeck, First Baptist Church. Ushering for the event are the President’s and Ambassadors Clubs of the Chamber. Decoration Committee is made up of Sarah Myers, Carol Bouldin, Lisa Coy and Betty Cutler. Chamber banquet guests should enter Gate F at the Conoco complex. Planning Commission Gives Nod to New SubdivisionBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor An innovative preliminary plat for a residential subdivision near Lake Ponca adjacent to the Wentz Municipal Golf Course got the unanimous blessing of the Planning Commission Tuesday evening. It would be the first housing subdivision built in Ponca City in several years. The subdivision, to be developed by Jerry Evans of Evans and Associates, would be located between East Lake Ponca and West Lake Ponca on L.A. Cann Drive and consist of 289 lots. Average size of the lots would be 80 X 120 feet with larger lots on top of the hill overlooking the golf course. First phase of the project will be to develop the lots facing the fairways.. But there are several obstacles to be cleared before the project becomes viable, according to Todd Kennemer, City Planner. The property is not in the City Limits, but Evans proposal includes being annexed. Kennemer said with the approval of the planning body, the concept plan can go forward to the City Commission. The matter will return to the Planning Commission before development begins. The preliminary plat for the Prentice Estates involves 124 acres on the eastern border of the golf course. One of the variations proposed by Evans is to swap 25 acres of the prime Real Estate across the road from the course to the City. In return the City is being requested to run water and underground electrical lines to the development. Under this plan, holes No. 3 and No. 4 at Wentz would be moved across L.A. Cann Drive, making the 34 residential lots adjacent to those golf course prime residential lots. Linda Brown, vice president of Evans and Associates, representing Evans explained the plan. She said the concept of moving the golf holes is not a new one. She noted this had been suggested in 1993. By moving the holes, she explained, would give the city course room for a driving range. Kennemer said the City will be talking to a golf course architect about the cost and the configuration of the proposed new holes. Part of the game plan calls for tunnel under L.A. Cann Drive to accommodate golf cart traffic. Brown explained, “When Mr. Evans bought the property the seller shared with him this interesting concept. Before we decided to do this Evans and Associates was not in the building business and we never intended to be,” Brown said. Brown said, that housing subdivision plan came about mainly due to the lack of affordable housing in the community. Brown, had served recently as chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Board. Currently she is a member of the housing committee. “I heard the housing shortage talked about for two years how we needed to get housing started in Ponca City. When Jerry and I talked we started putting together the facts that we have a lot of things that would allow us to develop a subdivision. We have a concrete plant, we do pipeline work and build streets and it might be just a natural thing. “The subdivision isn’t something we’re going to go in the business to do over a long period of time. We obviously have our businesses that we do, but Jerry is active in economic development and wanted to help Ponca City. He is a friend of Richard Severance [former head of the Conoco Mid Continent Business Unit here] and they had many conversations about housing.” Brown said Evans is asking for variances to keep the cost of the homes down to the buyer. She said there is a need for homes in the $70,000 to $90,000 and also the $125,000 range. She said they hoped this would jump-start building in Ponca City. Part of the plan could include townhouses. Other variations are in the proposal. Kennemer indicated that Ponca City builders may have left town because the regulations have been rather ridged and perhaps the time has come to change some of the regulations. Ponca Tribe Emergency Shelter Sponsors DanceWHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Tribe Emergency Shelter for the homeless will be sponsoring a benefit gourd dance Saturday at the Ponca Tribal Culture Center at White Eagle. All proceeds will benefit the homeless shelter, in operation since January of 1997. Citizens in the area are encouraged to attend and participate. The benefit dance will begin 2 p.m. with Tony Arkeketa acting as master of ceremonies and Perry Botone as head singer. Head gourd dancer will be Kyle Robedeaux, and head lady dancer will be Kristy Favela. Wes Hudson will serve as arena director. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., and everyone is asked to provide his own dishes and chairs. The evening dance will begin at 7 p.m. The shelter has provided emergency food, temporary shelter, clothing, and made referrals to other agencies to assist individuals or families in making the transition from homelessness to independent living. Since 1997 through 1999, people served in the shelter included 214 individuals, 50 children, 19 teens (with parents) and 31 families. The shelter has a bed capacity of 12, including two baby beds. It has an average of 10 to 25 inquires per month. Most people seeking shelter in this area are in a crisis situation, usually due to a series of events, loss of employment, eviction, divorce, substance abuse, domestic violence, and like reasons. Whatever the reason for homelessness, food and shelter are basic human requirements which must be supplied. Responding to these needs, the Ponca Tribe Emergency Shelter will lay the seed work for the provision of services to the tribal members and other American Indians that are homeless and disadvantaged. Restoring individuals and families to self sufficiency is what the shelter is all about. With fund raisers, the shelter is able to help with homeless prevention services, a one-time aid that assists families in crisis due to lay-offs, illness or other unavoidable situations. Between 1996 and 1999, 580 individuals were helped, 304 were children in the home. Through contributions and donations, the shelter was able to help meet these needs. Hosts for the benefit are the Osage Tribal TANF staff, Tonkawa Powwow Committee, Kaw Nation Indian Child Welfare staff, Ponca Nation Indian Child Welfare staff, Otoe-Missouria SAP/Indian Child Welfare staff and the American Legion Post 38. Any contributions to the shelter are welcome and may be addressed to Ponca Tribe Emergency Shelter, 20 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. For more information, call (580) 763-0135. Power Wheelchairs Available to SeniorsMiracle on Wheels makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens, 65 years of age and over, usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit is required. The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters and who meet the additional qualifications of the program. This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or visit our web site at www.durablemedical.com for more information on the details of this program. Emergency Room Not Right Place for FluThe sharp increase in the number of influenza cases, type A and B, recently in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department has caused the acting emergency room director, D.J. Cassidy, M.D. to make some suggestions to Ponca Citians, advising that waits in the emergency room are unusually long at this time and people in the waiting room run the risk of being exposed not only to influenza, but upper respiratory infections, colds, etc. Dr. Cassidy and the emergency room personnel are making these suggestions about “what to do” in case you become ill with the flu: *SJRMC urges people with influenza symptoms to seek treatment from their private physician before coming to the emergency room. *Symptoms: fever (usually 100F to 103F in adults and often higher in children) and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, chills, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and often extreme fatigue. *Influenza, also known as the flu, is spread when virus-infected droplets in the air are inhaled. Antibiotics will not help with influenza. *“Washing hands, eating a well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest, minimizing stress and avoiding crowds is the best way to avoid influenza,” said SJRMC Safety Officer/Infection Control Practitioner Cheryle Hiebert, N\RN. MSN. “If you have the flu, please refrain from visiting the hospital or nursing homes.” *Do not give children aspirin or medications containing aspirin to relieve flu or other virus symptoms. Medical evidence has shown a link between the use of aspirin and Reye Syndrome, a potentially fatal illness. *Hiebert was advised the Kay County Health Department still has flu vaccine available. The department prefers to give the vaccine on Thursdays. *These are also a number of cases of upper respiratory infection that include many of the same symptoms of influenza. Coughing is a major symptom of an upper respiratory infection. Over-the-counter cough drops and a humidifier are recommended to relieve the coughing which seems to persist, according to Hiebert. *The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is alerting anyone who is diabetic to have the flu vaccine. Bird Boxes Available to SchoolsOklahoma educators who are interested in teaching their students about birds can obtain free bird nesting boxes from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The boxes come in sets of 30 and are available free to any Oklahoma educator in any quantity as long as they are picked up. BirdBoxes will be available through March 31. The BirdBox Program, sponsored by the Wildlife Department and Phillips Petroleum, provides easy-to-assemble nest boxes made of waxed cardboard. The boxes are designed to last one nesting season and should be discarded at the end of the nesting season. “Previously, Oklahoma educators had to be trained in Project WILD to receive free BirdBoxes,” said Lisa Anderson, education specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “We have decided to discontinue the program, so once our current supply of BirdBoxes is distributed, we no longer will have them available. In light of this, we decided to allow any educator in the state of Oklahoma to receive the boxes free. All we ask is that you call ahead of time to make arrangements before you arrive to pick up the boxes." The boxes will be available at the following locations: ODWC Central Office, Oklahoma City (405) 521-6704. ODWC Tulsa Office, (918) 744-1039. ODWC SE Regional Office, Higgins, (918)297-0153. ODWC SW Regional Office, Medicine Park, (918) 529-2795. Those interested should call ahead to make sure boxes are still available. For more information, call Lisa Anderson at (405) 521-6704. Letter - Thanks, Ponca City, and Happy MillenniumAt first it was merely a thought in the minds of the Mayor and the City Commissioners. And then an idea developed and a consensus formed that Ponca City should recognize in some appropriate way the new year, the turn of the century, and the beginning of the Third Millennium. That idea became a dream. The nucleus of a small organization was put together and a plan began to develop. Last Friday, on a sun-kissed New Year’s Eve, the spectacular culmination of countless hours of hard work by scores of dedicated and talented people exceeded all expectations. It was a celebration of joy, optimism and hope. It was a time to reflect on the past and imagine the future. This could not have been accomplished without an outpouring of volunteer effort from every segment of this wonderful community. To all who devoted their boundless energy and talent, to those who spent incalculable hours of their own personal time, to the city government and to businesses, organizations, firms and individuals who so generously contributed funds, “in kind” materials, equipment, resources, as well as man (and woman) power...we thank you. And a very special thanks to those happy few who during those early days of sometimes haphazard organization kept the faith and truly believed that together we would produce a celebration victory of this great city we are fortunate to call our home. May God continue to bless Ponca City. John Raley Chairman Ponca City Millennium Celebration DEATHSRuby Lee Phillips Ruby Lee PhillipsMEDFORD — Ruby Lee Phillips, resident of Medford, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at her home. She was 85. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in the Congregational Church in Medford with the Rev. Sherry Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemound Cemetery under the direction of Hills-Ely Funeral Home of Medford. Ruby Lee Phillips was born Feb. 1, 1914, near Medford, the daughter of Lester Lewis and Grace Alea Brewer Sharp. She graduated from Medford High School and attended Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State University. She married Albert Joe Phillips, and they lived in Tulsa, Muskogee and Alabama for a short time before moving to Medford. They owned and operated the Phillips Appliance Store in Medford for several years. She was deputy sheriff and dispatcher for Grant County for 18 years. She was also employed by the Grant County Welfare Department and as bookkeeper for Kennedy Drug Co. and Scottianne Shoppe in Medford. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons, Dr. William J. Phillips of St. Louis, Mo., and Steve Phillips of Ponca City; a sister, Helen Foster of Stillwater; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a nephew and other relatives. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband; one son, David D. Phillips; her parents; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Claude Warren WimsettOILTON — Claude Warren Wimsett, resident of Blackwell, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000. He was 60. A graveside service is scheduled for today at 2 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery in Oilton under the direction of Peck Funeral Home of Oilton. Claude Warren Wimsett was born Sept. 9, 1939, south of Oilton in the Vida Way school district, the son of Charley and Bessie Wimsett. He was a earlier resident of the Drumright Nursing Home for several years before moving to the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. He enjoyed playing dominoes with his friends in the nursing home. Survivors include two brothers, Clyde Wimsett, his twin brother, of Blackwell, and Harold Wimsett of Ponca City; one sister, Charlene Mock of Ponca City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Orville Wimsett and William Wimsett. John Robie BallBARTLESVILLE — John Robie Ball, resident of Ponca City, was found dead Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at his home. He was 74. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville with the Rev. Merlin Neely officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of The Arnold Moore Funeral Service of Bartlesville. He will lie in state in the drawing room of the funeral home where friends and family may call to visit until the service. John Robie Ball was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Ochelata in Washington Country, the son of Otis and Kittie Cleo (Crain) Ball. He began his elementary education in the Ochelata community where he continued through the 11th grade. He began his senior year of high school at Webb City when he was drafted into the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed by the Phillips Petroleum Co. and later by the Reda Pump Co., both in Bartlesville. In 1948, he rejoined Phillips Petroleum in Borger, Texas, where he remained for 11 years. He accepted medical retirement in 1959 and retired in the Ponca City area. Survivors include five brothers, Roy Ball of Foraker, Raymond Ball of Sulphur, La., Joe Allen Ball of Shidler, Bernard L. Ball or Austin, Texas, and Otis Lee Ball of Ponca City; three sisters, Dorothy Rose Carter of Tulsa, Norma Jean Perrier of Barnsdall and Delores Mae Swain of Ponca City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by their parents. Eva A. SutliffSTILLWATER — Eva A. Sutliff, former resident of Ponca City, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in the Stillwater Medical Center. She was 85. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater with the Rev. James P. Gregg officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park in Ponca City under the direction of Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. Eva A. Sutliff was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Elk City, the daughter of George C. and Lizze (Foremen) Walter. She attended schools in Elk City. She spent one year at Oklahoma A&M and then attended Oklahoma Teachers College in Edmond, receiving her bachelor’s degree in 1936. She married Jack W. Sutliff on May 8, 1938, in Stillwater. After World War II broke out, she moved from Wellston to Oklahoma City where she was employed with Tinker Air Force Base as an airplane inspector. She later moved to Miami to join her husband. She returned to Oklahoma to teach at the Happy Valley schools in Cushing. When her husband returned from the war in 1944, she joined him in McAllen, Texas, and taught in the McAllen school system. When the air base in McAllen closed, the couple returned to Cushing where she was employed as a substitute teacher. In 1949, they moved to Ponca City, where she taught in the elementary schools. She retired to become a homemaker and mother. The couple moved to Stillwater in 1989 to retire and to be near their son. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s Group. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Steve Sutliff of Stillwater; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters. ObituariesThada Geneva BakerThada Geneva Baker, longtime resident of the Kaw City and Ponca City communities, died Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 79. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, at the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Babu Bathula of St. Mary’s Catholic Church presiding. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Thada Geneva Boxley was born Dec. 5, 1920, on the family farm north of Kaw City. She was the daughter of Virgil Jesse Boxley and Zella Bena (Esely) Boxley. She received her education in the Kaw City public schools. She was united in marriage to Paul Kenneth Baker on Sept. 9, 1946, at Wellington, Kan. She was employed until recently as a beautician with the Klip and Kurl Hair Salon. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Bowler’s Hall of Fame. Her enjoyments included bowling, knitting and quilting. She is survived by her son-in-law, Jimmie L. Pappan of Ponca City; two nieces, Judie Dugan of Ponca City and Debbie Spears of Pawnee; three nephews, Don Pappan and Doug Pappan, both of Ponca City, and Darrell Pappan of Pawnee. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Robert Dwayne Baker; one brother, Virgil Boxley; and three sisters, Betty J. Row, Margie Lea Pappan and Ileen Springer. There will be a visitation for family and friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Grace Memorial Chapel. Family and friends may call at Grace Memorial Chapel until 1 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingOpal C. GrimleyOpal C. Grimley, longtime Ponca City resident, died this morning, Jan. 5, 2000, at the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. She was 86. Survivors include three daughters, LaWanda French, Joyce Smotone, and Jeanie Walker, all of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Lula G. SandersLula G. Sanders died early this morning, Jan. 5, 2000. She was 77. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Jack FeltyJack Felty, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 75. Survivors include his wife, Mary Felty. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Doris C. HicksDoris C. Hicks, 201 East Broadway, died early this morning, Jan. 5, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She was 82. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Susie Maxine EdwardsSusie Maxine Edwards, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at her home. She was 67. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Ina MarlinIna Marlin, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 4, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 78. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Marlin of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Thelma BennettThelma Bennett, resident of Ponca City, died this morning, Jan. 5, 2000, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Surviving is her husband, Edward. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSHead Start Openings — The Otoe-Missouria Head Start program has immediate openings for enrollment in the three- and four-year-old classes. To be eligible a child must be three years of age by Sept. 1, 1999. The service area includes Red Rock, Marland, White Eagle and Ponca City. Call (580) 268-3016. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and week-end DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, January 7th and Saturday, January 8th starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Cafeteria Open — The cafeteria at Pioneer Technology Center will be open through Thursday of this week from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The menu will be published in Sunday’s paper. Thursday Only, 65% off all Christmas and New Years merchandise. Carla’s Hallmark, downtown. adv. Afghans Have Arrived — The original Pioneer Woman Afghans have arrived in tones of burgundy, dark green, navy and Williamsburg blue. They are $40 and $50 each and are being sold by the First United Methodist Women — a project for missions. Call 765-1956, 762-1681 or 762-1429. We deliver. Memorial Dinner - In memory of Melvin Buffalohead, Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. at the Ponca Indian Full Gospel Church located south of Ponca City. adv. Rotary 20th Anniversary — The Pioneer Rotary club will meet 6 p.m. Friday at the E.W. Restaurant at Marland Mansion for its 20th anniversary banquet. For additional information, contact Nelson Myers at 765-5773. For rent: Beautiful condo overlooking the bay, in Ixtapa, Mexico. 1 week or 2 weeks. Jan. 25th to Feb. 5th and/or Feb. 5th to 12th. Very reasonable. For information call 580-762-5319. adv. Accident — An employee at the Kay County Sheriff’s Office requested an ambulance at 7:24 a.m. Tuesday in the 3700 block of South Ranch Drive for a victim of a one-vehicle accident. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene and one person was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Fannie Marie Thomas call your sister “Babe” Glaydis Irene Forsythe. Call collect (530) 677-8816 in California. adv. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Burglary — A man from the 300 block of East Broadway Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday that his residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Hit — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had been hit in the 1000 block of North Oak Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:21 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle accident had occurred in the 900 block of South Twelfth Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Mel’s Clothing and Shoe has 40% off Mels price on entire stock. adv. Gas Pump Accident — An employee at Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue, reported to the Ponca city Police Department at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had left from the gas pumps at the business with the handle still in the car. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 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. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Pine Street at 2:49 p.m. Tuesday that a 34-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart requested assistance at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday with a shoplifter in custody. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and an 18-year-old man was held for grand larceny. The new Western Rose Restaurant is open 4:30-9:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday, 302 South Floremable. Steaks served w/choice of salads, potatoes, cowboy beans, Texas toast, Pineapple fritters. Home made spaghetti and Meat balls $3.50 and much more. adv. Will the wonderful people who placed a Christmas ham behind a screen door in the block of Monument Road, Tuesday afternoon, please call the recipient so that he may thank them personally? Thank You, LDW. adv. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Metabolife-Start right! The Natural Weight loss supplement. 765-8523. adv. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — An employee of Animal Control removed an abandoned bicycle from the 500 block of East Cherry Avenue at 9:36 a.m. Tuesday and it was taken to the police department. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. LIFESTYLESDorys Peters Will Celebrate 80th Birthday Dorys Peters Will Celebrate 80th BirthdayTo celebrate the 80th birthday of Dorys Peters her family will host a reception Sunday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis Gym in Newkirk. The family extends an invitation to friends to celebrate her birthday. If you are unable to attend, but would like to send a note or card, her address is 2050 Adobe Road, Newkirk, OK 74647. Dorys Tipton, a daughter of Arthur and Katherine Tipton, was born during a snowstorm Jan. 8, 1920, on the farm east of Newkirk that was taken in the Run by her grandfather. She grew up on the farm and attended schools in Newkirk, first the St. Francis Catholic School, then the public schools, graduating from the Newkirk High School. She met her future husband one summer when she was working for Mrs. Frank Spore, helping cook for the thrashing crew. She and LaVerne Peters were married Sept. 9, 1939. They farmed in the Newkirk area and had two sons, Dean and Lynn. LaVerne died in 1975. Dorys remains on the family farm and still cares for her cattle. Through the years Dorys’ talents “have surfaced in many ways,” said her family. For many years she did custom sewing in her home, and also did wallpapering and interior painting. She worked as cook for the Kildare School for 12 years. She has served as secretary to the Kildare Rural Water District the past 23 years and the Dale Water District the past 18 years. She still serves as secretary for both districts. She even mastered computer record keeping at the age of 78, said her family. Sewing is still one of her favorite hobbies, but now it’s making beautiful quilts for her family. She especially enjoys working with her lawn and flowers. She rarely turns down a chance to go dancing or an evening playing cards or “chickenfoot.” She enjoys time spent with her family and has taught the six older great-grandchildren to play chickenfoot. Dorys is an active member of The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and the VFW Auxiliary. She served for many years on the election board at Kildare. The honoree’s children are Dean and Darlene Peters, Lynn and Janna Peters, all of Newkirk. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are Kurte and Brenda Peters, Danielle, Katelyn, Leah, and Ashlee of Newkirk, James and Diann (Peters) Schaefer, Jonathan and Justin of Newkirk, Blaine Peters of Shidler, Terry and Randy (Peters) Combs and Collyn of Ponca City, and Jordan Peters of Newkirk. Dorys is the third of six children. Her living sisters are Catherine Kennedy of Rose Bud, Ark., Vineta Peters of Ponca City, and Bertha Smith of Silver City, N.M. Claudine Behara and their brother, Keith Tipton, are deceased. Mealtime Made Easy With HamIt’s easy to plan meals when ham is the entree! Entertaining can be challenging. Hams are perfect for every occasion, whether your style is casual or an elegant dinner party prepared after work. Old-fashioned menus offer a traditional taste for family gatherings. Revive an old tradition or begin a new tradition of creating family memories with this classic “Ham with Orange-Pineapple Sauce.” It’s hard to believe the colorful and tasty sauce is so easy to prepare. Ham is an ideal choice for today’s fast paced busy lifestyles. Fully cooked smoked hams only need to be heated to an internal temperature of 140 degrees. The “Cherry-Glazed Ham” is an elegant recipe to serve for large festive occasions, when time is at a premium. The cherry glaze is a great complement to hickory-smoked ham. Enjoy these recipes from the farmer-owners at Farmland: Ham with Orange-Pineapple Sauce1 whole ham, 4 to 6 pounds 2/3 cup orange juice 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained (reserve juice) 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, quartered Prepare ham according to package directions. In small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges and cherries; heat thoroughly. Serve sauce with ham. Yield: 8 to 10 servings Cherry-Glazed Ham1 whole ham, 8 to 12 pounds 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup cherry-cranberry juice 1 jar (10 ounces) black or red cherry preserves (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons cherry brandy (optional) Place ham and 1/2 cup cherry-cranberry juice in baking dish. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. Combine preserves, 1/3 cup cherry-cranberry juice and cherry brandy in microwave safe bowl; microwave on high for 1 minute or until hot. Brush half of glaze over top of ham; bake 10 minutes longer. Slice ham and place on serving platter. Serve remaining warm glaze with ham. Yield: 16 to 20 servings Wedding Plans AnnouncedDaryl and Susan Bell of Blackwell announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kimberly Dawn, to Jesse Cole Younger, son of Ronnie and Paula Younger, also of Blackwell. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James and Melba Bell and George and Shirley McGuire, all of Blackwell, and the late Betty Hilbert. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Bonnie Martin of Blackwell, and Dale and Louella Younger of Oilton. Miss Bell is a cosmetologist at Visible Changes in Blackwell, and Younger is employed with Wal-Mart in Blackwell. The couple will wed Feb. 5 in the Tabernacle Church in Blackwell, and a reception will follow at the Emerald Room of Central National Bank in Blackwell. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the 4 p.m. ceremony and the reception. Little NewsAnnouncing the birth of a son are Dennis and Karen Zinn of Piedmont. Evan Craig Zinn was born at 2:20 p.m. Dec. 29, 1999, at Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He has a sister, Audrey, 2. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dolton Timberlake of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maynard of Ponca City and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Zinn of Red Rock. Paternal great-grandmother is Norma Troxell of Ponca City. Jonathan and Robi (Stittsworth) Allen of Colorado Springs, Colo., announce the birth of a son, Jacob Ieuan Allen, Nov. 17, 1999. Mrs. Allen is a former resident of Ponca City. The baby’s sisters are Rebecca and Elizabeth Allen, both of Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom. Maternal grandmother is Deborah (Stittsworth) Krier of Colorado Springs, Colo., and paternal grandmother is Eirlys Allen of Burry Port, Wales, United Kingdom. Maternal great-grandparents are Gilbert and Mary Krier of Ashland, Kan., and paternal great-grandmother is Sarah Marks of Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom. SPORTSCats Pin Plainsmen Cats Pin PlainsmenBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Dual matches between Ponca City and Enid have seldom, if ever, been close. Tuesday night’s 51-12 win by the Wildcats in Robson Field House went about as expected. The Cats won 10 of the 14 matches and piled up bonus points with four falls, two technical falls, a forfeit and two major decisions. The main thing for coach Todd Steidley was the match gave is grapplers a chance to brush off the cobwebs before they tackle the tough Jenks Invitational this weekend. “It was a good match for us coming back from the holidays,” Steidley said. “Enid wrestled hard and we had some kids up a weight and may have lost a couple of matches we shouldn’t have.” But the coach admits it was a little hard for the Wildcats to get up for the Plainsmen after wrestling the likes of Broken Arrow, Edmond Memorial and Jenks before the break. “These kids have gotten use to beating up on Enid,” Steidley conceded. “But that’s not taking anything away from Enid. Their kids wrestled hard.” But now the Poncans face some teams with considerably more talent. The 22-team Jenks Tournament is the same weekend as the Geary Tournament excepts that it is three days and brings together some of the toughest teams from the eastern region. “This tournament gives us a chance to look at some of the wrestlers who will be in the eastern regional,” Steidley said. “If our kids can win against those wrestlers, it will help us in the regional seedings while a loss won’t hurt us all that much.” The Wildcats will face some of the same wrestlers in the Sapulpa Tournament, Jan. 14-15, and, of course, in the remaining duals. The Wildcats will also get the first test of their tighter lineup. Several Po-Hi wrestlers have dropped weight for the remainder of the season. The tentative lineup for this weekend has Josh Short at 103 pounds, Phillip Brotherton at 112, Mimi Miller at 119, Clint Stafford down to 125, Shawn Lee at 130, Roman RedLeaf at 135, Matt Littleton at 140 Michael Osborn at 145, either Blaine Empting or Jasper Lockett at 151. Kyle Duren will be at 160, Jason Leavitt at 171, Jeremy Leavitt at 189, Jason Neurenberg at 215 and freshman Tyler Fezer at heavyweight. The matches at Jenks start at 7 p.m. Thursday. The sessions Friday are at 1 and 7 p.m.. Saturday’s action starts at 12:30 with the finals scheduled for 6:30 Against Enid Tuesday, the Wildcats won seven of the first eight weights, getting bonuses in six of those to lead 35-3. Enid got a surprise win at 152 and two more simple decisions at 189 and 215. But the Poncans dominated the rest of the matches. Collecting falls for the Cats were Stafford (1:15) at 130 pounds, Lee (3:15) at 135, Empting (1:20) at 160 and Duren (1:31) at 171. Short received a forfeit at 103. Technical falls went to Mimi Miller (15-0, 3:32) at 125 and Littleton (17-2, 5:40) at 145. Brotherton won a major decision (14-5) at 112 as did Fezer (8-0) at heavyweight RedLeaf won 4-0 at 140. OU To Open At Home Next SeasonNORMAN (AP) — Oklahoma’s football team will begin the 2000 season with four straight home games, part of a schedule that includes six games at Memorial Stadium. The schedule released Tuesday includes games against four teams that went to bowl games in 1999 and a renewal of the rivalry with Nebraska. ‘‘Scheduling is a real challenge because you want a schedule that is appealing to your fans but allows your team to be successful,’’ athletic director Joe Castiglione said. ‘‘I believe that we have been successful on both counts.’’ The Sooners will open Sept. 2 against Texas-El Paso, then play Arkansas State the following week. After an open date, they close out September with home games against Rice and Kansas. The other two home games are Oct. 28 against Nebraska and Nov. 18 against Texas Tech. The Sooners play Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Oct. 7 and follow that with a road game against Kansas State. After Nebraska, they play at Baylor on Nov. 4 and at Texas A&M on Nov. 11. They finish the season at Oklahoma State on Nov. 25. ‘‘I believe that our schedule will challenge us differently each week,’’ coach Bob Stoops said. ‘‘We are still growing as a team and we need challenges to help us get stronger.’’ BowlingPonca Bowl YABA leaues finished the first half of the 1999-2000 season with a trophy presentation and sweeper tournament. Friday Preps 1st Place Team — “Pin Eaters” (Jacob McVay, Evan Chambers, Justin Chambers) 2nd Place Team — “Pooh Bears” (Heather Smith, Becca Lake) High Scratch Series — Dustin Jones 419, Heather Smith 312 High Scratch Game — Jonathan Grimes 167, Becca Lake 135 High Handicap Series — Evan Chambers 531, Angela Kirk 491 High Handicap Game — Brandon Gemmill 204, Kayla Patten 185 Most Improved — Justin Chambers (9), Becca Lake (8) High Average — Dustin Jones 108, Heather Smith 89 Sweeper Winners — Jacob McVay, Evan Chambers, Heather Smith Friday Juniors 1st Place Team — “Team 3” (Rachel Lake, Laura Lake, Heather Marlar) 2nd Place Team — ”DJ&B” (Darcy McClaskey, Jennifer Correll, Brett Jackson) High Scratch Series — Ben Davis 597, Heather Marlar 473 High Scratch Game — Jordan Green 193, Darcy McClaskey 197 High Handicap Series — Casey McClaskey 646, Rachel Lake 591 High Handicap Game — R.J. Davila 248, Jennifer Correll 214 Most Improved — Jordan Green (13), Heather Marlar (10) High Average — Jordan Green 156, Darcy McClaskey 134 Sweeper Winners — Ben Davis, Heather Marlar Saturday Preps High Scratch Series — Alan Moriarty 335, Janette Pameticky 357 High Scratch Game — Justin Perry 129, Mollie Sanders 76 High Handicap Seres — Kyle Smith 495 High Handicap Game — Lee Smith 181 Most Improved — Lee Smith (6), Janette Pameticky (3) High Average — Alan Moriarty 101, Janette Pameticky 97 Sweeper Winners — Alan Moriarty, Janette Pameticky Saturday Juniors High Scratch Series — Jarod Merle 651, Tera Schooley 395 High Scratch Game — Garret Merle 203, Denise Strawn 154 High Handciap Series — Ronnie Schooley 674 High Handicap Game — Rosendo Garcia 225 Most Improved — Ronnie Schooley (3), Tera Schooley (4) High Average — Jarod Merle 189, Denise Strawn 115 Sweeper Winners — Adam Lake, Denise Strawn Bumper Rewceiving a trophy, sticker and patch were Amy Patten, Ivan Fry, Tommy Ware, Watt Ozbun, Nathaniel Patten, Dillon Frieberge, Brandon Cords, Josh Barnes Rodeo WatchCALF ROPING 1, Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas, $191,728. 2, Cody Ohl, Stephenville, Texas, $181,136. 3, Blair Burk, Durant, Okla., $171,656. 4, Stran Smith, Tell, Texas, $118,126. 5, Jerome Schneeberger, Ponca City, Okla., $110,978. 6, Jeff Chapman, Athens, Texas, $110,646. 7, Ricky Hyde, Conway, Ark., $106,028. 8, Herbert Theriot, Poplarville, Miss., $104,818. 9. Brent Lewis, Eloy, Ariz., $102,294. 10, Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $97,109. 11, Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas, $89,191. 12, Ty Hays, Weatherford, Okla., $82,584. 13, Clay Cerny, Eagle Lake, Texas, $79,754. 14, Tony Reina, Brazoria, Texas, $79,559. 15, Jeff Coelho, Long Creek, Ore., $73,006. STEER ROPING 1, Guy Allen, Lovington, N.M., $74,566. 2, Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan., $56,975. 3, Trevor Brazile, Childress, Texas, $48,171. 4, Jim Davis, Abilene, Texas, $40,634. 5, Buster Record Jr., Buffalo, Okla., $38,986. 6, Marty Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $34,805. 7. J.B. Whatley, Gardendale, Texas, $33,339. 8, Roy Cooper, Childress, Texas, $32,854. 9, Arnold Felts, Sonora, Texas, $31,784. 10, Colby Goodwin, Channing, Texas, $31,219. 11, De Lynn Jones, Hobbs, N.M., $31,158. 12, Cody Ohl, Stephenville, Texas, $28,818. 13, Tee Woolman, Llano, Texas, $28,051. 14, J. Paul Williams, Ponca City, Okla., $26,479. 15, Bucky Hefner, Chelsea, Okla., $24,164.
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