LOCAL

Commissioner Clerk Sworn Into Office
List of States Most Endangered Properties Includes PC Church
Family Night Scheduled
Spouse Loss Workshop Scheduled
City Calendar
PC Board of Commissioners To Discuss Fifth Street Project
Newkirk’s Agenda Highlights Clean Up on Area Highways
Local Church Plans Open Discussion
First Lutheran School Lunch Menu
School Menu
School Calendar
Curriculum Division To Host Luncheon Jan. 10
Po Hi Band Working To Reach Goal
Kimbrough Temple On Endangered List
Nearly News
Being 911 Operator a Special Calling

Commissioner Clerk Sworn Into Office

By KATHY ZEHR

News Staff Writer

Newly elected District II Kay County Commissioner Wayne Leven and Kay County Clerk Pam Goodno were sworn into office by District Judge D. Boyd at the Kay County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 2. Kay County Court Clerk Glenda Emerson was sworn in later that same day.

Following the ceremonies, commissioners Rex Purdy and Wayne Leven met in regular session to conduct county business. Two bid offerings to the public were briefly discussed.

One bid is for construction of a railroad spur track for the Conoco Carbon Fiber project located south of Ponca City.

The second bid is for one or more 175 hp dozers with 100 hours or less, two stage steering, air-conditioned/heater, standard track with 20-inch shoes, semi-u blade w/hydraulic tilt, perforated engine enclosers, armored core radiator, vandalism protection and a ripper with three shanks, for District I. Deadline for both bids is set for 10 a.m. Jan. 8.

Several county officers were present at various times during the abbreviated meeting to discuss increased costs in the telephone system and previously approved changes.

Goodno told officers "the courthouse has 57 phone lines with only 26 access lines available at one time. The phone lines include modem and fax lines and also serves the jail and the District II warehouse." Spiraling rates for utilities and life and health insurance rates were also discussed.

According to Commissioner Leven, the Conoco Carbon Fiber road project, south of Ponca City is almost completed. Commissioners signed an agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for reimbursement of funds. The action was followed by approval of a claim for the reimbursement of funds in the amount of $65,488.27 for partial completion of the project.

Commissioners also approved a resolution to deposit funds in the Pubic Buildings Authority fund in the amount of $322,211 to transfer the balance of allocated Health Land Purchase funds to that account.

Other minor business in the commissioners meeting included approval of deposit into the highway cash fund in the amount of $249.40 from L&B Pipe for sale of scrap metal, $2462.50 from the Department of Human Services into PSSF fund for contractual services, and several other small claims and resolutions.

At 10:30 a.m. the commissioners adjourned and opened a brief session of the Kay County Home Finance Authority trustees.

Officers for 2001 were installed to include Chairman Dee Schieber, Vice-Chairman Rex Purdy, Secretary Pam Goodno and Assistant Secretary Carrie Glaser. Business included a minor travel fund correction.

List of States Most Endangered Properties Includes PC Church

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Ponca City church building, the old Stroud School, a new category listing and eight previously listed properties have made the 2001 list of Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Properties.

Preservation Oklahoma, in a joint project with the Oklahoma Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office, announced the list on Saturday in Tulsa.

This is simply a way to call attention to the need to preserve these and other historic buildings, said Melvena Heisch, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.

President of the board of Preservation Oklahoma, Ralph McCalmont, said this list is put out each year for educational purposes.

“We are wanting to save a building but also want to educate the public that we are losing our historic properties,” McCalmont said.

The nominations come from a variety of sources and are representative of endangered buildings in the state but do not include all of them, they both said

“These properties have a geographical spread and are not just grand mansions or public buildings,” said Heisch.

On this list for the first time this year is the Kimbrough Temple/CME Church on 12th Street in Ponca City. The church, which at one time served the racially segregated black community in Ponca City, now stands vacant.

Built in 1946 by community volunteers, the church is known for its stained-glass windows and the naturally shaped, light colored stone exterior broken by dark brown rocks placed at the roof line between the windows.

“This building is important not only for its historical significance but it is deteriorating and does not have a friend or an owner.” said McCalmont.

The old Stroud School was placed back on the Most Endangered List because of the possibility of it being demolished after being damaged by the May 3, 1999 tornado.

The school, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, is now in limbo because of legalities in the transfer of ownership.

“This is a relative high profile place because of the thousands of people driving by every day,” McCalmont said. “We are working with all the people involved ... and it continues to stand.”

The destruction of several historic school buildings across the state has pointed out the need to preserve this as a category of buildings just like courthouses, he said.

“Schools have some of the most important architectural remnants of the last century,” said McCalmont.

While some schools are being torn down others are being destroyed by renovations that could easily be done a different way, McCalmont said.

“While Oklahoma is young and preservation has come late we are catching up fast. I am amazed on how many people are standing up and saying ’We can save this.”’

Retained from previous lists were the Galt-Franklin House in Ardmore, the McLaughlin Mounds in Latimer County, the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, a blanket listing of Oklahoma’s historic county courthouses, the Steele, Court and Braniff buildings in Tulsa, the Walnut Avenue Viaduct which connects Bricktown and the Deep Deuce areas in Oklahoma City, the Wheelock Academy and Mission in McCurtain County along with the Central YMCA building in Oklahoma City.

Family Night Scheduled

Community businesses and United Way/AmeriCorps members are partnering up to Blanket the Community. They will hold a family fun night on Monday, Jan. 15, at Community Christian Church, West Grand and Stephen Street, in honor of Martin Luther King.

Children’s activities will be from 3 to 6 p.m., and family activities will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Blanket the Community is United Way/AmeriCorps’ way of spreading the warmth throughout the community by providing a night for families to visit a warm facility with food, games, resource booths, community awareness presentations, wish lists and more.

Businesses and individuals are asked to donate time, food, door prizes or supplies for the evening.

Donations are also asked for making gift packages for both adults and children.

The main emphasis is on blankets — to keep people warm. Other needed items are coloring books, reading books for all ages, party favors, small toys, stuffed animals, personal hygiene materials, candy or food and gift certificates. Money, if donated, can be given to the United Way, earmarked for the Blanket the Community project.

For more information or if interested in donating, call 765-2476.

Spouse Loss Workshop Scheduled

Hospice of Ponca City will again sponsor a six-week series on the Death of a Mate. The workshop will be held every Tuesday from Jan. 16 through Feb. 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

When questioned how a recent workshop helped, a participant in the series said, “Listening to the others in the group share their experiences, I learned how to move forward in the grief process. I’m grateful.”

The workshop is designed for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or significant other; the loved one need not have been a hospice patient. Mike Sweetman, M.Div., Hospice chaplain, is coordinator of the workshop, which will also be taught by Joanne Kaplan, social worker.

“Losing a spouse can be a life-altering experience. The death of a spouse is considered one of the most stressful events in an individual’s life,” Sweetman says. This six-week series focuses on methods for dealing with the loss of a partner.

Some of the issues to be explored are loneliness and aloneness, sense of deprivation, freedom and growth, change, and new relationships.

“Finding support is a crucial element in the grief process,” Sweetman continues. “Support can be found among friends and family members, but often they can’t help with the real issue of the pain and loneliness a grieving person feels. A group such as this gives the bereaved an opportunity to find the support they need among others who share their sense of loss.”

To register for the workshop, call the Hospice office at 762-9102.

Transportation is available if arranged ahead of time.

City Calendar

Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.

Anytime

FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

First Monday

Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.

Every Tuesday

Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Apple Cart Restaurant.

Every Wednesday and Friday

Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road.

Every Friday in January

Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

Monday

Collaborative Action Team (CAT), 4 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second Street, to work on East Pride Night, call 765-2476 for information.

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow.

Ham Radio Class, 7-9 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, pre-register with Tom Montgomery, 765-8636 or 767-0380.

Tuesday

Ponca City Library Storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 and 11 a.m., “Winter Shadows,” storytimes upstairs this week, during winter weather conditions, call ahead to make sure storytimes are being held.

Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.

AARP, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

RSVP Quarterly Meeting, “Meet and Eat,” 5 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library.

Rural Water District No. 1 monthly directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building, Lake Road and Enterprise Road.

Wednesday

Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Garden Center, for more information, call 762-9866 or 718-0314.

Ponca City Library Storytimes for toddlers ages 2-3, 10:30 and 11 a.m., “Winter Shadows,” storytimes upstairs this week, during winter weather conditions, call ahead to make sure storytimes are being held.

Community Pool Committee, 12:30 p.m., to be announced.

Crafts Planning Session, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump Station, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates.

Thursday

Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Courtroom, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by.

Afternoon Pitch, 12:30-2 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin, Ponca City.

Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society, 7 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, Ponca City, Dr. Don Wyckoff will be the speaker.

Kay County Democrats, 7:30 p.m., P.A.C.E. Hall 1202 West Ponca, for more information contact Garland McWatters, county chair, 765-7690.

American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City.

Saturday

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Poncan Theatre.

January 15

Ponca City Board of Commissioners Regular Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

“Blanket the Community — Family Fun Night,” 3-8 p.m., Community Christian Church, for more information or if transportation is needed, please call United Way/AmeriCorps 580-765-2476.

Ostomy Wheel of Fortune Game, sponsored by United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B, ground floor, refreshments, Vera Rogers.

January 16

Ponca City Library Storytimes for ages 4-7, 10 and 11 a.m., “Happy Feet,” during winter weather conditions, call ahead to make sure storytimes are being held.

Kaw Lake Association, noon, Hero’s, Ponca City.

Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, 901 Monument Road.

Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.

January 17

Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room of Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue.

Ponca City Library Storytimes for toddlers ages 2-3, 10:30 and 11 a.m., “Happy Feet,” during winter weather conditions, call ahead to make sure storytimes are being held.

Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

January 18

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by.

Bingo! 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Municipal Courtroom, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street.

January 19

Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioner’s Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 580-765-0943, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, free admission.

January 20

Bald Eagle Viewing, Kaw Lake, contact Kathy Tippin, 580-762-9494.

Free Peer Mediation Training for Adults, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street, 765-2476 for information.

January 22

Ponca City Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center Commissioners Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority follow.

January 24

Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

January 25

Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12 to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by.

American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City.

January 26

Chili Supper sponsored by Child Development Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, North Fifth Street and East Cleveland Avenue, Chili (or Hot Dog) Home Made Bread, Pie or Cake and Drink, adults $5, children $2.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

January 26-February 3

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (musical), Ponca Playhouse production.

January 29

Bingo! 12:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

February 2

Winter Jam 2001 Concert, starring Newsong, Audio Adrenaline, Bryan Duncan and other special guests including Oklahoma’s own Whisper Loud, 7 p.m., Mark Price Arena, Enid, presented by KLVV 88.7 FM, call 767-1400 for more information.

February 19

United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.

February 20

Kaw Lake Association, noon, Hero’s, Ponca City.

February 22

Rosario Andino, pianist, concert, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, free admission.

PC Board of Commissioners To Discuss Fifth Street Project

Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular session on Monday in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

Highlighting new business at the meeting members will consider and vote on awarding and authorizing the execution of the contract documents for the Fifth Street Expansion Project’s Phase I from Prospect Avenue to Knight Boulevard to Evans and Associates Inc. in the amount of $767,988.74.

A second issues highlighting the meeting is to consider and vote to approve a resolution to amend the city of Ponca City’s Defined Benefit Retirement Plan.

Members will also consider and vote to waive rental fees at the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium for United Way/Americorps’ Blanket the Community Family Fun Night.

The government of the city of Ponca City encourages participation in city activities by all interested persons.

If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, you are asked to notify the City Clerk’s office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 767-0304 prior to the meeting time so any necessary arrangements can be made.

Newkirk’s Agenda Highlights Clean Up on Area Highways

Kay County’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular session on Monday at 9 a.m. in the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk.

Highlighting the meeting, the board will discuss the BOCA Code and clean-up along area highways.

The board will also discuss the approval of the Kay County Election Board’s salary reimbursement claim in the amount of $3,472.82.

A third agenda item is to approve a resolution depositing funds into the CSSP cash fund for a reimbursement to the State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections, in the amount of $2,020. This will pay in full half of the yearly contract.

Local Church Plans Open Discussion

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Oklahoma’s Child and Adolescent Network along with Oklahoma’s Parents as Partners will hold an open discussion at the First Christian Church located at 210 N Fifth Street in Ponca City. The informal discussion will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 11.

The Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health recently reported that, “one in ten children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment. Yet, in any given year, it is estimated that (only) about one in five children receive mental health services.” The report went on to state, “Too often, children who are not identified as having mental health problems and who do not receive services end up in jail.”

The Thursday evening meeting is free and open to all parents and caregivers of children. Several parents from Oklahoma Parents as Partners will be there to share their experiences.

A wide variety of issues relating to children’s mental health will be discussed, including stigma, patient rights, parent rights, and availability of Kay County community programs. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend, and children are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, call 1-800-645-5437.

First Lutheran School Lunch Menu

First Lutheran School

Lunch

Monday — Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll and milk.

Tuesday — Hamburger helper, corn, fruit, brownie and milk.

Wednesday — Tuna salad sandwich, soup, fruit, pickled okra and milk.

Thursday — Hot dog, french fries, beans, frozen peaches and milk.

Friday — No school

School Menu

Elementary Breakfast

Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Egg omelet with biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal or hostess muffins, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Elementary Lunch

Monday — Pizza, corn, pudding, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad, yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos, refried beans, mexican rice, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Super corn dogs, mixed vegetables, tater tots, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Taco sticks, mexi beans, cheesy rice, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Pizza pocket, peas, Oreos, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

West Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and a biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Ham, egg and cheese biscuit or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — French toast styx or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

West Middle School

Lunch

Available on Tuesday and Thursday at West Middle School is Subway. Available daily is Taco Bell burritos and Dominos.

Monday — Pizza, corn, pudding, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos, refried beans, mexican rice, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Super corn dog, mixed vegetables, tater tots, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Taco sticks, mexi beans, cheesy rice, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Pizza pockets, peas, Oreos, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

East Middle School

Breakfast

Monday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Tuesday — Blueberry or banana muffins or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

Thursday — Egg, ham and cheese biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Friday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk.

East Middle School

Lunch

Available at the Mid-High Monday through Friday are Taco Bell burritos and Dominos. Available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway.

Monday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese sauce, fruit, Curious George snack, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, Jello, glazed carrots, fresh fruit, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Thursday — Macaroni and cheese with hot roll, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, fresh fruit, seasoned green beans, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Friday — Submarine sandwich, fresh fruit, carrot and celery styx with ranch dressing, chips, salad, cookie, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk.

Ponca City High School

Breakfast

Monday — Biscuits and gravy, cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Tuesday — Eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Wednesday — French toast sticks with syrup and sausage or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Thursday — Breakfast bites with hash browns or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk.

High School Lunch

Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a pasta bar, baked potato bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn and Subway. The Retro Mart features a Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts.

Po-Hi Campus Mart

Monday — Teriyaki chicken or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, oriental rice, pineapple rings, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Hard or soft tacos, chopped lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mexi rice, jalapenos, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Chicken nuggets with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Thursday — Chili dogs, tater tots, tossed salad with ranch dressing, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

Friday — Spaghetti with meat balls and breadsticks, tossed salad with ranch dressing, seasoned green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk.

McCord Elementary

Breakfast

Monday — Sausage biscuit, juice and milk.

Tuesday — Rice, toast, juice and milk.

Wednesday — Pancake with sausage, juice and milk.

Thursday — Cinnamon rolls, juice and milk.

Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk.

Lunch

Monday — Sloppy Joe, tater tots, dill spears, applesauce, brownie and milk.

Tuesday — Beef stew, pears, hot roll and milk.

Wednesday — Frito chili pie, corn, peaches, cinnamon rolls and milk.

Thursday — Beans and weiners, tater wedges, pineapple slices, cornbread and milk.

Friday — Pizza, cole slaw, applesauce and milk.

Pioneer Technology Center

Tuesday — Pepper steak with rice, honey orange chicken or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.

Wednesday — Chicken fried steak, baked ham or catch of the day with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.

Thursday — Grilled steak, sweet and sour pork or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.

The cafeteria will be open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

School Calendar

Jan. 9

Varsity wrestling at East Central, 6 p.m.

Jan. 11

Ninth grade boys and girls basketball against Stillwater at East Middle School, 5 p.m.

Swim/dive meet against Norman at the YMCA, 5 p.m.

Ninth grade wrestling at Bartlesville, 6 p.m.

Sophomore boys basketball at Guthrie, 6 p.m.

Ninth grade junior varsity girls basketball at Pawnee Tournament.

Jan. 12

Pep rally at RFH, 9:10 a.m.

Junior varsity, varsity basketball against Sapulpa at RFH, 4 p.m.

Jan. 13

Junior varsity, varsity basketball at Sand Springs, 4 p.m.

Academic Team at the OSSAA Area Tournament in Enid.

Drama/debate tournament in Broken Arrow.

Ninth grade wrestling at Perry Tournament.

Varsity wrestling at Sand Springs Tournament.

Curriculum Division To Host Luncheon Jan. 10

The Division of Curriculum and Instruction for Ponca City Public Schools is hosting a brown bag luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 111 West Grand.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on three topics: the trimester, RSA (Reading Sufficiency Act) Plan and the District Technology Plan.

Dr. Bill White, superintendent of schools, will give opening remarks followed by three, 20-minute break-out sessions on each of the topics. Guests will have the opportunity to choose two of the three sessions, which will provide a brief presentation followed by discussion time.

Dr. John Scroggins, deputy superintendent, will close the meeting.

All interested patrons are welcome; please bring your lunch. Iced tea and coffee will be provided. Call 767-8000, ext. 234 to indicate your intention to attend.

Po Hi Band Working To Reach Goal

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Close but still so far away. More than $40,000 has been donated to the Ponca City High School Marching Band for its Jan. 16 trip to Washington, D.C., for the 2001 Inaugural Parade. About $25,000 is still needed.

During the past week, the Ponca City community has banded together. Parents, businesses, former band students and entire classes have given all they can … but it’s still not enough.

Mark Caspersen, band director, said $43,112 has come through his office as of Friday. That does not include the $20,000 donation from the Choctaw Nation for use of their buses and drivers or that from Bank of Nichols Hills in Oklahoma City.

On Friday, Conoco donated $15,000, and Smith International donated $5,000 earlier in the week.

Although slowly reaching the goal, Caspersen said he still cannot rest. “I believe the money will be there. Unfortunately, when I stop thinking about the money I start thinking about the preparation we must work on,” he said. “We’ve got to build up endurance for that 2.2-mile walk down Pennsylvania Avenue.”

The phone has been ringing and people have continuously been coming in. “The phone is always ringing here [in the band room.] Since Wednesday, it’s almost been non-stop. We’ve had news crews everywhere,” he said.

Because of the snowy and icy road conditions, the band has not been able to get on the roads to practice. “We’ve got to get some of that ice melted off the roadways. It’s still too slick for us to practice on them.”

The marching band is practicing on four different songs for the parade: “Washington Post,” “Liberty Bell,” “Oklahoma” and the Po-Hi Fight Song.

“Our kids are working really hard to make sure they do their part. I’m so excited for them to get this kind of an opportunity,” he said.

Caspersen also noted some of the eighth graders may be going on this “once-in-a-lifetime” trip.

“During the year, some of our eighth graders worked with our marching band. They really helped us out and we’d like to take them,” he said. Unfortunately, that means about $10,000 more is needed.

Caspersen wanted to thank the community for all of their support. “We’ve had many big donations, and we want to thank everyone. We’ve also had many small donations of $5, $10 or $25. Those add up and we appreciate everything that is being done,” he added.

Some of the parents are even offering to pay the $500 per student to make sure the kids can the chance to attend the parade.

A parent’s meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the band room. It will be at that meeting when the chaperones are chosen.

“About 41 people have asked to go. We have room for about 35-40. We’ll decide Tuesday for sure who’s going to go,” Caspersen said. The chaperones will pay their own way.

With more fundraisers set over the weekend, Caspersen is hopeful the community will continue to donate. “Please keep giving. We’re happy to take anything they can give us.”

Kimbrough Temple On Endangered List

Building a Symbol Of Ethnic Heritage

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

One of Ponca City’s church structures, The Kimbrough Temple/CME Church, 1029 South Twelfth, over a half-century old, has been targeted as one Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historical Properties for this year.

Built by community volunteers in 1946, the structure served the racially segregated African-American community in Ponca City.

Although the building retains nearly all of its historic fabric, the structure stands empty and deteriorating. An unusual structure with a modest, gabled, asphalt-shingle roof, the Kimbrough Temple’s double-hung, two-over-two stained-glass windows vary greatly in artistic design.

The stone exterior is made of naturally-shaped, light-colored stone broken by dark brown rocks placed at the roofline between the windows.

Ponca City’s Historic Preservation Advisory Panel states that the preservation of the Kimbrough Temple/CME Church will encourage reinvestment in the section of town where it stands.

The building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance to Ponca City as a Minimalist Tudor Revival Style rock church building and for its role in the community’s ethnic heritage.

The unveiling of the church as one of those in need of saving took place in Tulsa at the First Presbyterian Bernsen Community Life Center in downtown Tulsa.

The annual list of significant threatened properties is a joint project with the Oklahoma Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office.

Ponca City was represented by members of the Land Mark Conservancy and others.

Nearly News

Wildcat baseball supporters are warned of the annual barrage of phone and mail solicitations seeking contributions for products claiming to be in support of the baseball program. The Po-Hi Dugout Club reports that at this time it is not soliciting advertisements from Ponca City businesses for baseball schedule posters. If approached, please ask if Ponca City athletics (high school or Dugout Club) are involved. Ask for a local contact name or phone number or call Keith at 765-6424 for more information.

By the way, the Dugout Club will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 129 at the high school.

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The Ponca City High School class of 1946 has answered the challenge made by the Class of 1960 and donated $250 to the Po-Hi band for their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.

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The Trout Elementary PTA has also donated $100 to the band fund and challenges other PTA groups to do the same.

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Home National Bank has donated $2,000 to the Ponca City High School Marching Band in their quest for Washington, D.C. The bank is challenging all other banks to make a contribution.

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Doyle Brewer, manger of KLVV-FM, says, “In case getting out to make a donation to the Po-Hi Band is hard, Christian radio 88.7 FM is collecting donations by Discover, Visa and Master Card by phone at 767-1400.”

Donations can be made weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Being 911 Operator a Special Calling

By JEFF POLITTE

News Staff Writer

Beverly Frazier, a 911 operator at Ponca City’s Communications Center, indicated being an emergency operator isn’t easy. In fact, she suggested it can be extremely stressful, exceptionally fast-paced, highly emotional and even down-right intimidating at times.

And it’s no wonder, considering the Communications Center, located in the basement of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, receives up to 24,000 calls per year. An estimated 10 percent of this number are emergency related.

Yet, despite whatever emotional roller coaster ride she may have to endure while sorting through her share of these calls, Frazier maintained she was always able to find solace and satisfaction when looking back on a happy ending and a job well done.

“It’s probably the most intense job I’ve ever done,” said Frazier, “But it’s not the hardest. A hard job is one you don’t like.”

Frazier said she became a 911 operator because of a natural ability to separate herself from stressful situations. “I think if you don’t have a certain knack for this job, then it’s going to run you off, because you’re not going to be able to handle it,” she explained.

Frazier started at the center in April of 1988 after the city of Ponca City first installed its 911 system. “I think 911 has helped Ponca City, because it saves response time. And time is golden in an emergency.”

The first thing an emergency operator does when receiving an emergency call, according to Frazier, is to let emergency responders know there is an emergency in progress. “Then you take a deep breath and handle the call,” she said.

The second step is to secure the basic information: The name, location and details of the situation. “Without this basic information you would be sending your police and fire personnel into an unknown,” which could have devastating consequences, she said.

“What our job really comes down to is we have to present a clear picture of what police and fire responders are going into,” she continued. “We try to, in words, create as clear and concise of a picture as we can to help them better prepare for that situation.”

This interdependency between the operators and emergency response personnel has helped to build mutual respect, trust and even admiration between these co-workers.

Frazier stressed her duties become even more difficult when non-emergency calls are coming into the Communications Center at the same time she is trying to handle an emergency call. “Things don’t slow down just because there’s an emergency,” she said.

Frazier explained emergency calls usually run in cycles. “Some days we handle a lot of police calls, and other days we handle mainly fire and ambulance calls,” she said. The bad days are when the operators have to handle police, fire and ambulance calls “that are coming into the center as fast as they can.” She equated this experience with a roller coaster ride.

It isn’t just the frequency of incoming calls that makes a 911 operator’s job difficult. Sometimes the calls are very emotional, as well. “You sometimes actually start to mentally bond with your callers. It’s uncanny,” she said.

How does Frazier deal with these “transferred” emotions? She’s learned how to let them go.

“So many people bare their emotions to you during the day over the phone that if you didn’t just let them go, they would keep rolling around in your head and eventually make you sick,” she explained. She also said you can’t play the ‘what if’ game with yourself. You have to be satisfied with the fact you did the best you could in handling that situation … and move on.

Still, despite all of this, Frazier said there was a certain amount of job satisfaction she received from her career. “When, at the end of the day, you walk out and those serious situations you have dealt with have worked out well, there’s a certain amount of gratification that you get from your job … and a job well done.”

And that spells job satisfaction for Frazier.

DEATHS

Doyice Sumner Crawford
Marion Irene Voelzke Factor
Genevee Erwin
Jesse Lynn Watson
Glenn Allen Mabry

Doyice Sumner Crawford

BLACKWELL — Doyice Sumner Crawford, resident of Blackwell, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. He was 88.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home of Blackwell with the Revs. Daryl Donovan and Jeff Koch, both of First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery.

Doyice Sumner Crawford was born Aug. 29, 1912, in Farmington, Ark., the son of William Henry Crawford and Pearl Kathryn Neal Crawford. Most of his childhood days were spent in Arkansas. On May 14, 1935, he married Creta M. Mercer in Stilwell. The couple made their first home at the Bill Glenny farm southwest of Blackwell, and he began employment for Raymond Denton. Striking out on his own, he went to the Diemer farm west of Blackwell and then to the Mercer farm nearby. He remained there farming for 43 years. They moved into town in 1964 and he retired from farming in 1970. While farming, he was employed with A&C Dirt Contractors, Weavers Well Servicing and later became road foreman for Kay County District 3 for 12 years, retiring in 1977. He then worked for D&W Dozer in Blackwell.

He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Blackwell, where he served as a deacon for many years and also served as past president of the XL Sunday school class.

Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn S. Corbitt of Blackwell, Shirley J. Bringham of Enid, Colleen K. Shepherd of Blackwell and Sharon A. Sayre of Sand Springs; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Nov. 16, 1999; two brothers, John P. and Willis H. Crawford; and three great-grandchildren.

Casket bearers will be Chad Shepherd, Tim Corbitt, Allen Currier and Darrell Mayden.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to First Christian Church, 306 East Coolidge, Blackwell, Okla. 74631 or Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

Obituaries

Marion Irene Voelzke Factor

Marion Irene (Voelzke) Factor, longtime Ponca City area resident, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. She was 89.

A graveside service will be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Longwood Cemetery with family members presiding. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Marion Irene Voelzke was born Oct. 6, 1911, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of John and Mary D. Voelzke. She graduated from high school and was employed as a librarian at the Christian Science Reading Room. While a resident at a local nursing home, she met and married Loy Factor on Jan. 3, 1989, in White Eagle.

Marion was a charter member of the Christian Science Mother Church of Boston. She was also a member of the 4-H Club and Carpenter’s Auxiliary.

She is survived by two nephews, Bill Voelzke of Lawndale, Calif., and John Woods of Preston, Mo.; and three nieces, Juanita Woods of Independence, Kan., Virginia (Woods) Burns of Dunedin, Fla., and Vernice (Woods) Bills of Excelsior Springs, Mo. Additional survivors include many great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Voelzke Woods; three brothers, Fred H. Voelzke, Robert Voelzke and Roy Voelzke; and a nephew, Fred Voelzke Jr.

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Genevee Erwin

Genevee “Gen” Erwin, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at her daughter’s home. She was 63.

A graveside service was held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Chaplain Richard Robinson officiating. Burial was under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Gen was born Aug. 6, 1937, in Timbo, Ark., the daughter of Olis Walter and Ola Veora (Farris) Martin. At the age of 16, she came to Ponca City from Arkansas. She served her family as a homemaker while her daughter grew up. She then began a 26-year career as a cook’s helper at Tender Heart Health Care Center, formerly Highland Nursing Home, until her health forced her to retire just a few months ago. She was a dedicated worker who grew to love her co-workers and the residents as an extended family. She loved her family, and her life centered around them.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Spears and her husband, David, of Ponca City; a brother, Walter Leon Martin and his wife, Beth, of Ponca City; two grandsons, Michael Spears and his fiancé, Suezie Jacobs, and Jerrod; and four great-grandsons, Bret, Blake, Matthew, and Dillynn. Additional survivors include five nephews, Ronnie, Darrell, Mike, Danny and Walter, and a niece, Debbie.

In addition to her parents, a sister, Obeda, and a nephew, Kurt Wayne Martin, preceded her in death.

The family will be at 1008 North Pine.

Contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

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Jesse Lynn Watson

TONKAWA — Jesse Lynn Watson, longtime resident of Tonkawa, died on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 78.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at the First Christian Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. John Bloss and the Rev. Paul Krueger officiating. Burial will follow in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Casket bearers will be Rachel Lenard, Michael Fry, Edward Fry, Chris Watson, Joshua Watson and Charles Conaghan.

Jesse was born April 22, 1922, southwest of Crescent to Lynn Cyril and Ruth Inez (Ward) Watson. He graduated from Crescent High School at the age of 16 in 1938. Upon graduation he worked for a year at a woodworking shop in Guthrie. Next, he attended and completed training at a National Youth Administration school in Tonkawa. After graduation from NYA, he moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he was employed as an aircraft radio repairman through the Civil Service Administration.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, while in San Antonio. Due to his background and technical training in radio, he was chosen, along with other men, to form a very highly trained squad of radio technicians with expertise in High Frequency Directional Finders. Their job was to use this technology to locate enemy submarines. Jesse was assigned to the USS Block Island, a baby flat top aircraft carrier. He was a survivor of three torpedo hits to his ship. This happened on May 29, 1944, and was the only U.S. aircraft carrier to sink in the Atlantic Ocean. A new Block Island was built just before the end of the war. But, as it turned out, he used his survivor’s leave to good advantage by coming back to Tonkawa and asking Ona Belle Cathey to be his wife. Jesse was discharged from the Navy on Jan. 6, 1946. He and Ona Belle were married Jan. 21, 1946. They were married just two weeks shy of 55 years. In 1957, they purchased a two-story home in which they remodeled. Jesse went to work for the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier in 1948, then advanced to clerk, retiring as postmaster of the Blackwell Post Office in Blackwell at the age of 55. While retired, he worked for the city of Tonkawa for several years.

Jesse loved his family and was proud of all their accomplishments. His favorite hobby was always fishing, whether it was down on the Salt Fork River camping on his favorite sand bar or taking vacations with his family at Lake Texoma; and in later years he and Ona Belle made many trips to the Branson, Mo., area to fish and enjoy all the music shows in the area. Carpentry was another one of his hobbies.

The most important things in his life were his God and his family. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Tonkawa, where he served as deacon and elder. Whatever needed to be done at the church, Jesse was always there, whether it was to remodel the old gym into classrooms or work with others at the Central Oklahoma Christian Camp to build cabins.

Jesse led a full and rewarding life. And on Jan. 4, 2001, his Heavenly father called him home. Now he is checking out all the fishing spots in Heaven. We will miss you, Dad.

He is survived by his wife, Ona Belle of the home; son, Lynn and wife, Pamela (Lavelle) of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Nelda Fry and husband, Nevin of Edmond; son, Terry and wife, Linda of Ponca City; daughter, Cathy Watson of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Katy (Watson) Vines and husband, Michael of Drumright, Rachel Lenard of San Diego, Calif., Edward and Linda Fry of Edmond, Michael and Rachel Fry of Edmond, Chris Watson of Stillwater, and Joshua Watson of Ponca City; great-grandchildren, Tommy, Shane and Cassity Vines of Drumright; two brothers, Jerry and wife, Norma of Crescent and Larry and wife, Dorothy of Guthrie; and a sister, Floris Weber of Dover; nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn Cyril, and mother, Ruth Inez; brothers, Neal, Clifford, Don (Mike), Jon (Pat); and sisters Eva Berry, Betty Miller and Edna Newman.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Make Promises Happen Program, c/o Central Oklahoma Christian Camp, One Twin Cedar Lane, Guthrie, Okla. 73044.

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Glenn Allen Mabry

Glenn Allen Mabry, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Parkside Hospital in Tulsa of natural causes. He was 36.

A private family memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001. in Springfield, Mo.

Glenn Allen Mabry was born on Aug. 13, 1964, at Wichita, Kan., to Glenn N. Mabry and Kathryn (Marcher) Mabry. He moved with his parents at an early age to St. Louis, Mo.

He came to Ponca City in 1987 where he worked at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center as a nursing assistant. He also had worked as a house manager for the Youth Shelter and various construction companies in Ponca City.

He married Wendy Brown on Aug. 18, 1988, in Ponca City, where they had made their home.

He left Ponca City in 1995, moving to Tulsa and, most recently, was attending an electronics school to obtain a certificate in electronics and computer repair at the time of his death.

His greatest pride of his life were his children. And he shared their accomplishments with everyone! He was also known to always lend a helping hand to his neighbors.

His hobbies included reading, sketching, the arts and “the ’70s” music.

He is survived by a son, Caleb Nelson Mabry; a daughter, Cady Joan Mabry; and a step-son, Clifton Lee Brown and their mother, Wendy Owings, all of Ponca City; his parents, Kathryn Pantoga of Springfield, Mo., and Glenn N. Mabry of White’s Creek, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert Mabry of Arkansas and Adam Pantoga of Springfield, Mo.; several aunts and uncles; and three nieces.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Oklahoma Medical Research, attn: Mental Health, 825 NE 13th, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104 or an educational fund is set up for his children, Caleb, Cady and Clifton in care of Commercial Federal, attn: Becky, 1417 East Hartford, Ponca City, Okla. 74601.

The family will be at 109 South Olympia.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Accident — A minor accident at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Oak Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:11 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

Democrats To Meet — The Kay County Democrats will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the P.A.C.E. Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue. For more information contact Garland McWatters, county chair, at 765-7690.

Come visit with Michelle for a Manicure or Pedicure today. Hair Etc. 418 South 14th or call for an appointment. 762-4247. adv.

Burglary — A man in the 100 block of North Lake Street reported his house had been broken into to Ponca City police at 12:12 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Special Broadcast — “Living With the Strong-willed Child” is the title of a special edition of “Focus on the Family” to be presented Monday-Wednesday on KLVV. Broadcasts are at 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. The broadcast is intended to give parent encouragement during the rough parenting years as well as offer hope for the future.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a local business reported a $14 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 12:42 p.m. Friday. A description was given of the vehicle and driver. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Fifth Street and Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:44 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Drinking Water R/O 25 cents/gallon. Distilled, 50 cents/gallon. Processed fresh daily. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North Fifth, Ponca City. adv.

Accident — An accident in the 2000 block o North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 1:06 p.m. Friday. A vehicle had reportedly hit a gas meter. Two officers with the Ponca City Police Department and engines three and four with the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene.

Subject Held — A Ponca City booking officer reported a man was taken into custody on two Kay County warrants at 2:45 p.m. Friday.

1st Lt. Redd — Jake Pruett Redd of St. John’s Military School in Salina, Kan., has recently been appointed to the position of Cadet 1st Lieutenant and assigned the position of company commander of Alpha Company, having total responsibility for the performance of the cadets of Alpha Company. Redd was selected because of his leadership abilities and academic record. He is the son of Paul and Virginia Henke of Ponca City.

Subject Held — An officer in the 400 block of South Oak Street reported a man was taken into custody on two city warrants for domestic assault and battery at 3:13 p.m. Friday.

Subject Held — An officer in the 500 block of South Second Street reported a 35-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery at 3:52 p.m. Friday.

New Ownership-Dave’s Tire and Auto is under new ownership. We offer Goodyear and other brands of tires, along with friendly and complete auto care. adv.

Subject Held — A Ponca City booking officer reported a man was being transferred in from the Osage County Sheriff’s Department on a city warrant at 5:25 p.m. Friday.

Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv.

Subject Held — An officer at the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, reported a juvenile male was being taken into custody for burglary at 6:06 p.m. Friday.

Ministerial Alliance Meeting — The Ministerial Alliance meets Thursday at the St. Joseph Medical Center cafeteria area at noon. Judge D.W. Boyd will speak addressing key issues facing the judicial area of the government. Ministers are encouraged to attend.

Domestic — A woman reported to Ponca City police at 6:37 p.m. Friday her 43-year-old son who lived at her residence was extremely intoxicated and abusive. Two officer responded to the scene. The man was taken into custody on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 200 block of North Oak Street was reported to Ponca City police at 6:46 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Bearly New. New and used maternity and children clothes. 20%, 30%, & 50% off. adv.

Burglary — A woman in the 2400 block of Coppercreek Circle reported to Ponca City at 8:30 p.m. Friday returning home and finding her home ransacked. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

RL Photography now open. Call this month to find out about a free Glamour Shot and Senior Specials. Contact Tammy Ross. 767-1648 or 716-0171. adv.

Subject Held — An officer in the 200 block of North Third Street requested assistance in apprehending a 2-year-old woman in the 200 block of North Third Street. A NCIC hit revealed she was wanted on a Jefferson City, Mo., warrant. A second officer responded and the woman was taken into police custody.

Burglary — A man in the 1600 block of Crawford Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:41 p.m. Friday he had returned home after several days of being out of town and found his garage had been broken into and several items taken.

Post 38 Auxiliary — A meeting of Post 38 Ladies Auxiliary is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church.

Molestation — A woman in the 3300 block of Kingston Road reported to Ponca City police at 11:18 p.m. Friday her niece had been molested. An officer was assigned and a lewd molestation report was taken.

Sale! 20%, 50%, 70% savings. Kids/Her Review. adv.

Band Fundraiser — The Instrumental Music Parents Association in production with Shuga Daddy will host a benefit fundraiser for the Po-Hi band on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Howell Auditorium. There will be a $5 admission charge and the local band, Overdrive, will also play. All proceeds will go the band in their quest to attend the 2001 Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 2:18 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv.

Theft — A clerk at business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue, reported to Ponca City police at 2:57 a.m. Saturday two men had taken three 30-packs of beer and fled the store. A description was given of the suspects. Five officers responded to the scene. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody for petit larceny, curfew violation and public intoxication and a 20-year-old man for petit larceny, public intoxication, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, allowing a minor to remain out after curfew and on a Kay County warrant for possession of road signs.

Floorcraft pre-inventory reduction sale continues. Includes all in-stock carpet, vinyl. 5th and Hartford. adv.

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LIFESTYLES

Brothers Share Military Lifestyle
Meals on Wheels Menu
AHSGR Meeting Set
Food, Life and an Enduring Bond Between Grandmothers and Granddaughters
Koenkes Celebrate 25 Years
‘Taken for Granted’ Conveniences
Aqua Jog With June Special Offering
Reception Will Honor Couple
Twentieth Century Club Meeting
Bits and Pieces
Water Exercise ‘Healthy Habit’
Marcia Berry Is Bride-Elect
‘Baby Quilts’ January Project For Pioneer Area Quilters Guild
Arts and Crafts Style Focus For Former Resident’s Home
Wheatheart Menu Is Announced
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Meets
Ponca City Happenings

Brothers Share Military Lifestyle

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Ponca City natives Chad and Justin Trenary, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Trenary, now of Newkirk, are “in the Army now,” like the song says.

Currently, the brothers are stationed at Fort Benning, Ga. Staff Sgt. Justin Trenary is a Ranger instructor with A Company, 4th Ranger Training Battalion. Additionally, he is a supervisor for the battalion’s diving team consisting of five members.

Chad, the “big brother,” is a graduate of Warrant Officer Candidate School. He came to the rescue with a Blackhawk helicopter on Babbit Field when one of Justin’s fellow divers showed symptoms of decompression sickness during a water rescue training exercise last October.

Chad was flying with the 498th medical detachment at the time. Minutes after landing, the Trenary brothers, and the diver, were en route to a hyperbaric chamber in Marietta, Ga.

The interesting thing about the career soldiers is that they have worked together at various turning points in their careers. Chad began his Army service in 1994, and in 1997, Justin followed.

During Justin’s basic training he received letters from Chad encouraging him. Chad was present for his brother’s Ranger School graduation. He also traveled to Florida when Justin did his first jumpmaster duty in 1998.

When Chad graduated from Warrant Office Candidate School, Justin was the first to salute him.

Chad, at 28, is four years older than Justin, but they’ve always had a close relationship. Since being stationed at Fort Benning, they’ve formed a new neighbor relationship.

Chad, and his wife Wendy, daughter of Charles and Barbara Miller of Ponca City, reside on Austin Loop with their sons Schuyler and Hunter.

Justin, and his wife Darcey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Blubaugh of Ponca City, live three minutes away at McDonald Manor. The brothers have never let distance keep them apart. However, the fact that they live close to each other makes it easier to get together on the weekends and holidays.

The families even schedule their vacations together so they can travel home to visit their extended families in the Ponca City area.

The guys enjoy hunting, spear fishing and wrestling with the younger Trenarys. When Chad is away on the job for weeks at a time, Justin spends time with his nephews.

Meals on Wheels Menu

Meals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday-Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a physician. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older.

Cost is $2.50 per meal. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary.

Monday, Jan. 8: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca pudding.

Tuesday, Jan. 9: Roast pork with Rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus jello salad; Dutch apple cake.

Wednesday, Jan. 10: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears.

Thursday, Jan. 11: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three bean salad; carrot cake.

Friday, Jan. 12: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread; marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust.

AHSGR Meeting Set

The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Marianne’s Rentals, 2701 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City.

The program “St. Petersburg Then and Now” will be presented by Elisabeth and Frank Karner of Midwest City. The couple traveled to an area outside St. Petersburg, Russia, where Mrs. Karner was born. The program is free, and the public is invited to attend. For additional information, call Lillian Larwig, 405-525-3218.

Food, Life and an Enduring Bond Between Grandmothers and Granddaughters

By PATTI CARMACK

News Lifestyles Editor

A book for any woman who loves cooking and the family memories that food evokes, “At Grandmother’s Table,” is a true “comfort” item. Heartwarming essays, photographs and family recipes provide a peek at family culinary history and the story of women whose collective lives span three centuries.

Edited by Ellen Perry Berkeley for Fairview Press, this book shows an enduring bond between grandmothers and granddaughters. One of my favorite stories tells about the grandmother who “tested oven temperature with her hand, measured with chipped or no-handle teacups, bent and tarnished spoons, and hummed as she cooked and baked and tested and stirred.”

Whether you call your grandmother by a special name such as “Nana” or “Mammo” or “Grandma,” most of us have special memories of the woman who could make your mother or father behave. These memories always seem to involve food, and that is what this special book explores — the bond between people of many cultures and their families, and the food they shared.

This “tasteful” and thought-provoking book is highlighted by wonderful homestyle recipes and memory-making experiences. I think every woman needs to read this poignant collection. It brought back many memories of my own grandmother, now deceased, and created many hours of fond “memory-sharing” with my mother and my daughter.

Following are two recipes to give you a hint of the diversity of information in this well-illustrated and insightful book. Poetry and insightful tidbits about many wonderful women add to the fun!

Grandma Layton’s

Violet Jam

1 cup well-packed violet blossoms

3/4 cup water

juice of 1 lemon

2 1/2 cups sugar

6 ounces liquid fruit pectin

Wash five 4-ounce jelly jars and scald them in a pot of hot water. Leave them in the hot water until you are ready to use them.

Use a blender or hand mixer to blend the violets, water, lemon juice and sugar. Blend well until the sugar dissolves and the liquid turns lavender. Set this aside.

In a saucepan, boil the pectin for one minute. Add the violet mixture and return to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove the excess flower pieces that collect on the surface.

Ladle the hot liquid into the hot jelly jars, leaving 1.4 inch of space at the top. After the jars have been filled and sealed, invert the jars and let them stand for five minutes. Turn them right-side up and let them cool for three hours. Store the jam in the refrigerator.

Grandmother Rushmore’s

Wednesday Casserole

“Grandmother’s food was, like her, pleasant and substantial and thrifty. Here is one simple casserole that I remember as being uniquely hers,” says one of the contributors.

5 large potatoes

3 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon salt

pepper

1 cup ham (boiled or baked), diced

3/4 cup applesauce

milk or cream for glazing

Paprika (optional)

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Peel and quarter the potatoes; boil them until tender. Mash them with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth.

With a fork, beat in the butter, milk, salt and pepper. The potatoes should be slightly dry.

In a large casserole dish, layer half the mashed potatoes, then all of the ham and the applesauce. Top with the rest of the potatoes. Brush with cream or milk and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serves four to six people on Wednesdays — and other days, too.

Koenkes Celebrate 25 Years

An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend a silver wedding anniversary event honoring Jeff and Cathy Koenke of Newkirk. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 with a mass and renewal of vows at St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk. A buffet dinner and dance will follow at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The couple requests that there be no gifts.

The couple was united in marriage Jan. 17, 1976, at St. Francis Catholic Church. She is the daughter of Tony and LaVone Vap of Newkirk, and he is the son of Claude and Cathy Koenke of Arkansas City, Kan., and the late Pat Komma Horton.

Hosting the event will be their children, Brian, a senior, Darcy, a freshman at Newkirk High School, and Paul, an eighth grader at Newkirk Middle School.

‘Taken for Granted’ Conveniences

It’s the little ideas in life that really count. Most everyone takes for granted that if they pull one tissue from the box another will automatically elevate to the position of “next in line.”

Little thought is given to the genius who discovered how to fold the tissue in this handy fashion. Same is true of the inventor who developed the pop top soda can.

How disgusting it can be if these “taken for granted” conveniences get out of kilter. The tissues can become a tangled mess, and a broken-off pull tab can be hazardous to one’s health.

Change of attitude is another tiny idea that can made a difference. When a team is losing a game, sometimes the little “tide-turner” is as simple as putting on rally hats.

This can be achieved, in some cases, by the team players simply turning their game hat around backwards. Of course, this is a little harder for football or hockey players than baseball contenders.

Minute clauses in contracts can make a difference. An Oklahoma lady bought a $70,000 car, paying $5,000 down. The contract stated something to the effect that if it snowed three inches on Christmas Day in a certain location a rebate for the down payment would be forthcoming, and the car would be free. A true story — the check came in the mail just the other day.

Chances are the car dealership has the same type of insurance coverage that the dealers take out when they offer to award a car to anyone scoring a hole-in-one on a designated hole in a golf tournament.

A little question about a big issue — the Ozone — who patched it? With all this cold weather, someone surely covered it up.

It is time to clear up a bit of myth about the weather. Some folk tend to think bellwether is about the weather. According to “Fabulous Fallacies” by Tad Tuleja, “a bellwether is a castrated sheep.”

Seems the sheep wears a bell so the shepherd can find his flock by the sound. Lots of folk seem to think the word is a synonym for harbinger and warns of approaching change of weather. But that is a fallacy.

Have you ever tried to zip up the fly on your trousers or the neck of your dress when the tiny flapper, usually hooked to the zipper, is missing?

Just a small handle — but oh so necessary. Sometimes one can run a safety pin through the zipper lock for a “puller”— but that isn’t too attractive and can draw embarrassing looks.

Aqua Jog With June Special Offering

Aqua Jog with June, the co-ed workout that combines water aerobics with strengthening and toning exercises in deep water, will begin a new session on Monday, Jan. 8. According to June Foreman, instructor, new students can bring a friend and receive a “2 for the price of 1” special for the month of January.

“Now is the time to start shedding those unwanted pounds that have accumulated over the holiday season, and bringing a friend makes you more confident in trying a new workout and motivates you to be consistent,” says Foreman. “It’s harder to skip a workout when you’ve made plans with someone to attend.”

This workout consists of basic movements with no difficult steps or routines to follow, and includes a warm-up that focuses on loosening joints, raising core body temperature, and stretching; a 40 minute non-impact aerobic-toning segment that involves every major muscle group from the neck down; followed by a cool down, abdominal toning and a final stretch.

Students receive a total body workout designed to shape and tone the body through a challenging workout that will focus on problem areas such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, and abdominals. “Because of water resistance in every direction of aerobic movement, students will build lean muscle. Muscle bums more calories than fat, and when you increase muscle mass in the body, you’ll naturally assist in weight loss,” Foreman explains. “Muscle takes up less space in the body than fat, so inches will be lost as well,” she adds.

“For those interested in exercise but limited in time, Aqua Jog students get twice the workout in half the time because deep water training allows participants to do aerobics, muscle conditioning and flexibility improvements all at the same time,” states Foreman. “We can achieve uninterrupted full range of motion leg movements because the pool bottom does not assist our movements. This greater leg movement and natural resistance of the water helps raise heart rates, burn calories and develop muscles,” she adds.

Foreman notes the workout is suitable for nearly everyone, as there is no special skill level required. “Men and women from the very fit to arthritics, cardiac patients, expectant mothers, or those recovering from injury or surgery can cycle, jog and pump their way through a safe, efficient, non-stop workout.” If necessary, by varying movements, students can adjust the intensity to fit their own needs. With the body suspended in water using a specially designed flotation belt, there is no jarring or impact to the body and students receive and upper and lower body workout simultaneously since the arms remain free.

Since the feet don’t touch the bottom, there is no stress to joints, bones, tendons, or ligaments. This is beneficial to those who find it difficult to exercise on land or those that are on their feet all day but still need aerobics and toning. Inactive or deconditioned individuals looking for a safe way to begin an exercise program can benefit from the water’s buoyant properties.

For those concerned about being seen in a swimsuit, exercise leotards, tights, and t-shirts can be worn. “Besides,” says Foreman, “ warm, 85 degree water covers everything from the neck down, providing a discreet workout, and since our heads remain above water, there is no need to worry about getting our hair wet.”

Morning classes will now be offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30-9:25 a.m. and evening classes will be Monday and Wednesday from 5:35-6:30 p.m. Her classes are open to the public and are held locally in Ponca City. Enrollment is continuous and students can pay $3 per visit or cost for the month is $20 if attending two times a week, or $25 if attending three times week. Students can enroll for unlimited visits per week for $30. Flotation belts are provided. Students are required to contact Ms. Foreman personally at 762-0035 to enroll and receive information on the location of her classes.

Ms. Foreman has taught a wide variety of water fitness classes for 17 years in Ponca City and is a certified instructor with the Aquatic Exercise Association and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics. Her specialized training in deep water aerobics includes knowledge of proper body position and correct execution of exercises as well as precautions for special populations.

Reception Will Honor Couple

The family of Marvin and Sue Gingerich will honor them with a reception on Jan. 14 at the Blackwell Church of Christ in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and relatives to attend between 2 and 4 p.m. The couple requests that there be no gifts.

Hosts for the occasion will be their children, Darrell and Robin Gingerich of Blackwell, and Diane and Keith Ray of Braman. Grandchildren are Tami and Jason Herr of Edmond, Vanessa Gingerich of Blackwell, and Russell and Brittany Ray of Braman.

Marvin Gingerich and Sue Maudlin were married Dec. 26, 1950, in the home of Dalton Voss in Ponca City. Mr. Gingerich has farmed except during 1951-1955 when he served in the United States Air Force. The couple then moved to Blackwell for a short time and then to the family farm near Braman where they still reside.

They retired from full time farming in 1992, but still help with farming when needed. Mr. Gingerich serves on the Blackwell Rural Water Board and is active in managing the family farm business in Oklahoma and Texas. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their grandchildren. They are members of the Blackwell Church of Christ.

Twentieth Century Club Meeting

The Twentieth Century Club will meet Friday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. at Marland’s Grand Home. Mrs. Guy Clark will present the program about the Court Appointed Special Advocate. Mrs. Clark is a volunteer and president of the Kay-Noble County Advisory Board of CASA which “speaks out” for children in the court system.

Following the program, Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick, president, will preside at the business meeting. Greeters will be Mrs. Ted Matson, Mrs. Richard Pitts, Mrs. Fred Taylor, Mrs. John Warren, Mrs. William Wetzel, and Mrs. A.P. Whipple.

Bits and Pieces

Honor Society

Five Ponca City students at Oklahoma State University, all graduates of Ponca City High School, have accepted membership in Golden Key National Honor Society. They are Brook Didlake, Glen Simpson, Niki Suzanne Batt, Kimberly Ghylin, and Kitty Claire McNamara.

Singles Network

Activity schedule for the Singles Network includes Jan. 8, 6 p.m., eat out at Kentucky Fried Chicken; Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., game night at Nancy’s, bring snacks to share; Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m., slide show of Argentina at Phil’s; Jan. 13, Saturday matinee movie, call Sherry, 762-1987.

Water Exercise ‘Healthy Habit’

“It’s time to start a new year and establish some new habits that are good for your health.” says Susan Henning, water exercise coordinator at the YMCA.

Water exercise is the fastest growing segment of the fitness industry. Participants can burn twice the calories for any given amount of time in the water versus land exercise, while reducing stress to joints, working opposing muscle groups, increasing blood supply to muscles, and decreasing blood pressure due to the massaging effect of the water. Students finish class feeling refreshed, instead of hot and sweaty.

Simple moves choreographed to music in some classes are designed to increase muscle strength, tone, endurance, and flexibility. Class segments include thermal warm-up, stretch, upper body and arm toning, cardiovascular, abdominal, and final cool down.

“If students have been frustrated trying to keep up with fast moves in land aerobic classes, they can feel at ease in water classes because the tempo is slower. This doesn’t, however, mean they are not getting as good a workout. It means that, due the greater resistance of the water, movements will be slower, similar to when using weights on land. The power of the movement is emphasized instead of the quick change of steps,” said Henning.

The workout is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. Intensity can be adjusted by speed, surface area of arms and legs (short versus long levers), number of repetitions, and traveling versus stationary movements.

The following variety of classes are currently being offered at the YMCA:

Water Walking will be offered MWF at 8:15 a.m. This class offers a low-impact workout designed for all fitness levels. A variety of movements forward, backward, and sideways through the water guarantees use of opposing muscle groups to tone and firm as well as build up cardiovascular strength and endurance.

Aqua Jog, a deep water exercise class, will be offered WTh at 8:15 a.m., T-Th at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday at 9:15 a.m. This class is held in the deep well with each student wearing a specially designed flotation belt to keep students floating at shoulder level. By wearing the belts students can easily float, so they can concentrate on proper body positioning for a total body workout. Aqua Jog is adaptable to a wide range of fitness levels by varying the resistance to the water, the range of motion, and speed.

Women’s Water Exercise will continue to be offered MWF at 10:00 a.m. Simple choregraphed routines to music are designed to increase muscle strength, tone, endurance, and flexibility. Due to the resistance of the water, exercisers can bum up to twice as many calories per given amount of time compared to land aerobics.

Arthritis Water Exercise will be offered on MWF at 11 a.m. This class helps strengthen muscles that support joints, while helping to retain full range of motion and reduce pain and stiffness due to arthritis. Specifically designed exercises by the Arthritis Foundation are taught for each joint in the body each class time. The class also provides a time of social interaction with others. This class is a good class to start with if you have had joint replacements. This class is also good for seniors who haven’t exercised regularly and want to build up their endurance gradually.

Aqua Joints will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. This class follows a gentle exercise program including water walking, range of motion exercises, and strengthening exercises for muscle groups supporting and working all the joint of the body. An optional segment using resistive equipment is added for the arms and upper body. ,

Aqua Circuit was started last fall on MTTh at 6:15 p.m. to offer a 40 minute intense workout designed in a circuit format alternating between 10 toning stations and 10 cardiovascular intervals with a warm-up and cool down stretch. Resistive equipment (foam dumbbells for the upper body and Aquafins for the legs) are used at the toning stations to add to The strengthening component of the workout. After becoming familiar with the proper technique of performing the exercises, participants may check out laminated circuit cards and equipment to be used during any lap/open swim time. This allows people to complete their own workout convenient with their schedules, said Henning.

For more information, drop by or call the YMCA at 765-5417.

Marcia Berry Is Bride-Elect

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Berry, 1412 Donahoe, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Marcia Rochelle Berry, to Jason Bennett Beddall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beddall of Overland Park, Kan. A Feb. 17 wedding at 2 p.m. is planned at Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road.

The bride-elect is a 1997 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 2000 graduate of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo. She is employed with the First State Bank in Joplin.

Beddall, a 1996 graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School, is a student at Ozark Christian College. He is employed with U.S. Cellular in Joplin.

‘Baby Quilts’ January Project For Pioneer Area Quilters Guild

The Pioneer Area Quilters’ Guild met at Community Christian Church for a Christmas luncheon on Dec. 4. The program consisted of an exchange of fat quarters. There were 15 members and one guest whose names were drawn for the “bear” centerpieces, and seven members won door prizes.

President Sue Roy welcomed guests Joyce Boyer, Ruth Petty, Gloria Ann Hall, Donna Broyles, Maxine Cravens, Any Lawler, and Leta Sherwood; and one new member, Jaclyn Recknagel. Members were reminded that guests can visit twice and are then asked to join the organization and make a name quilt. Also, members were reminded to wear name quilts to be eligbile to win door prizes.

The winner of the 2000 Donation Quilt was Brent Osborne of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. It was announced that Mrs. Osborne called to say, “they had received the quilt and were thrilled to have won it. She wanted the guild members to know that the quilt will have a good home and will be loved and appreciated.”

Cindy Wilson won the in-house drawing for the wall hanging. Rosemary Ramsey won a gift certificate for the advertiser of her choice for selling 218 tickets for the Donation Quilt. Sandee Henderson won a pillow for selling the winning ticket for the Donation Quilt.

Announcement was made that Sue Roy has been chosen to be the chairman of the National Quilting Day committee.

The Jan. 8 meeting will be held at Community Christian Church at 9:30 a.m. Members will be creating baby quilts for the mothers attending the Teen Mom’s Program of the Ponca City schools. Those wishing to participate should bring a sack lunch; sewing machine, if you wish to sew; all sewing supplies needed for the project; pastel, bright colors, or cheaters fabric; iron; cutting board and cutters; and batting. There will be some tables set up to show how to put on binding and also how to tie the baby quilts. The business meeting is planned for 12:30 p.m., followed by Show and Share, and then more work on the baby quilts.

Hostesses for the January meeting are Pearl Blando, Elaine Hughes, Teresa Simic and Laurzell Holmes.

For further information regarding the Pioneer Area Quilters’ Guild, contact Sue Roy, 362-3860, or Sara Myers, 765-4057.

Arts and Crafts Style Focus For Former Resident’s Home

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

A 1927 home owned by former Ponca Citian Kevin Talbot has been featured in the prestigious St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles magazine. Talbot is the son of Thelma Talbot, 3624 Goldenrod, and the late Robert Talbot.

Located in the historic upperscale Compton Heights area of St. Louis, the featured house was designed by architect Charles Breitschurch.

The first owner was Mrs. Lena Brinkmeyer, and the home is described as an example of the Arts and Crafts style. In1927, she paid $15,000 for the property. With his partner Richard Ashburner, Talbot renovated the historic home, keeping with the Arts and Crafts styles.

Talbot, a 1973 graduate of Ponca City High School, is the telecommunications marketing director for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Ashburner is an educational consultant and a singer/manager with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus.

The four-bedroom, two-story 75-year old home features kitchen cabinets built by nine Amish brothers. The center isle in the remodeled and enlarged kitchen features a granite-type cabinet top. In most cases, the owners have retained the historic sense of the building.

In fact, the magazine article tells how the owners have “modernized and refreshed, but remained true to their home’s original simplicity.”

Wheatheart Menu Is Announced

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu, information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows:

Monday, Jan. 8: Dinner franks; buttered mixed vegetables; sauerkraut; hot dog bun; easy chocolate cake.

Tuesday, Jan. 9: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; carrifruit salad; cornmeal roll with margarine; ice cream.

Wednesday, Jan. 10: Fish nuggets with tartar sauce; cottage cheese salad; Harvard beets; hush puppies; cookie.

Thursday, Jan. 11: Ham; beans with onions; spinach casserole; cornbread with margarine; double orange gelatin with topping.

Friday, Jan. 12: Chicken fried steak with gravy; mashed potatoes; stewed tomatoes or breaded tomatoes; whole wheat roll with margarine; mixed fruit.

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Meets

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter met Dec. 19 at the home of Pam Sober, with 20 members present. Prior to the business meeting, members shared dinner and dessert provided by the social committee and various chapter members.

A brief business meeting was conducted by Lynda Voss, president, including Opening Ritual, roll call, reading of the minutes and the treasurer’s report.

Cookbooks were distributed to members, and Sue Waggerman reported that the January service project would require members to bring toiletry items which will be taken to the Domestic Violence shelter. Members were remInded that the Valentine’s Dance will be Feb.10.

The next meeting will be Jan. 9 at the home of Donna Ross, weather permitting. Mrs. Ross will also be in charge of the program.

Pam Sober read a “Wright Family” saga as the members participated in a round robin Christmas ornament exchange. Secret Sister gifts were also distributed.

Ponca City Happenings

Sunday

Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays.

Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

Marland’s Grand Home, 10th and Grand. Home of Indian exhibit, 101 Ranch collection, and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 767-0427.

Marland Estate and Mansion, 901 Monument Road. National Historic Landmark with 55 rooms and 10 acres. Guided tours daily at 1:30 p.m. plus 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sunday 1-5 p.m. Available for receptions, weddings, meetings, parties. 767-0420.

11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Monday

Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church parlor. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion.

Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third.

TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 5:45- 6:15 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months.

Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.

Tuesday

The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 628-5026, or 762-2885.

Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Apple Cart Restaurant.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021.

Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles.

Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library.

Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820.

The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand.

Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689.

The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Raindrops Support Group for parents who have lost children meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. For more information call Lisa Lewis, 765-3972.

Wednesday

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of organization, time and day of meeting, place, and telephone number for information.

Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529.

Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes.

Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion.

Four O’Clock Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday

AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021

Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996.

Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578.

Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue.

Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln.

Friday

Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village.

Child Development Center chili supper will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the First Christian church. The menu includes chili or hot dog, homemade bread, pie or cake, and beverage. Cost is $5 per adult and $2 per child.

Saturday

AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.

Overeaters Anonymous group meets 10-11 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” For more information call 762-2161.

SPORTS

Wildcats Open New Year With Big Win

Wildcats Open New Year With Big Win

By DAVID DAVIS

News Sports Writer

The Ponca City Wildcats fought their way to a 58-48 conference win over Bartlesville, but the Bartlesville Lady Bruins got on the bus with a with a four-point, 39-35 technical knockout over the Lady Wildcats.

The girls’ game was a low scoring and physical matchup that saw both teams go to the foul line 61 times. The Lady Cats shot only 43 percent by making 14 of 32. Bartlesville made 19 of 29, or 63 percent.

It was a fight to the finish. Courtney Birdsong, who appeared to try too hard to compensate for the absence of injured junior center Jenna Wedd, was fortunate she didn’t injure herself. With 1.1 seconds remaining in the game, Birdsong tackled Bartlesville’s Tiffany Alford. They landed hard on the floor, with Alford on top.

Tara Cries For Ribs led the Lady Cats in scoring with nine points. Jamie Prado had seven and Birdsong made six points.

The Lady Bruins never trailed in the game. After the first quarter, the score was 7-5. At the intermission, the score was 13-12.

Both teams went out in the third quarter and managed to mount double digit scoring offenses. However, missed layups and free throws kept the Lady Cats down by one, 25-24.

The Lady Cats made nine of 29 from two point range and one of nine from three point range.

In the boys’ game, the Wildcats survived a three-point second quarter and defeated Bartlesville, 58-48.

The Wildcats sprang to a 19-8 first quarter lead and the Ponca City shooters seemed to be loaded for bear. But, the crowd saw Bartlesville go on a 10-3 run in the second quarter. Billy Broughton hit a 3-point shot with 1:10 remaining in the quarter to break the Bruin run.

Bartlesville is a good team. The fact that the Wildcats didn’t fall behind in the second quarter was due to good defense.

Coach Ron Arthur said his team has been rebounding and playing good defense overall, but have been giving up too many two and three point shots. One of his concerns was that opposing teams were catching the ball too deep under the basket for easy shots.

He said he didn’t mind giving up scoring opportunities to the other teams, but opponents should have to work hard.

“That’s one of the things we worked on during the Christmas holidays to prepare for Bartlesville,” Arthur said.

He said the Bruins always hit three point shots late in the game and worked hard to prevent it from happening again.

“All of our hard work paid off,” he said.

In the third quarter, the Wildcats offense worked well enough to stay two points ahead.

The fourth quarter started with the score, 34-32.

But, the fourth quarter was reserved by Chris Upchurch to score his usual six to eight points. He kept the reservation for two three’s and a two-pointer. Then, Billy Broughton made the Bruins pay by scoring 12 of his game high 23 points in the fourth.

Blaine Petrie was the only other Wildcat to reach double figures with 13.

Craig Patterson led the Bruins with 21 points and Scott Blakemore finished with 17.

Ponca City shot 10 for 19 from two-point range; 8 of 15 three-pointers and14 of 21 from the free throw line. The Wildcats collected six offensive rebounds and 13 defensive boards. The team turned the ball over nine times.

Prep Basketball Scores

By The Associated Press

Late Thursday’s games

Boulevard Chr. 83, Cimarron Chr. 57

Morris 76, Oilton 59

Cimarron Chr. 34, Boulevard Chr. 33

Friday’s games

Boys

Afton 63, Oklahoma Union 51

Allen 54, Wetumpka 35

Battiest 64, Valliant 54

Berryhill 62, Verdigris 51

Bixby 70, Glenpool 58

Braggs 76, Webbers Falls 63

Butler 68, Arapaho 65

Cameron 56, Wister 45

Claremore 59, Pryor 46

Clayton 68, Leflore 46

Colbert 46, Coalgate 43

Collinsville 64, Barnsdall 44

Copan 79, Caney, Kan., 66

Erick-Sweetwater 78, Wheeler, Texas 43

Eufaula 49, Hartshorne 29

Frontier 51, Pawnee 45

Gore 68, Oktaha 64

Greater Tulsa 59, Jenks Road 56

Heavener 53, Stigler 49

Hilldale 83, Wagoner 59

Hominy 57, Newkirk 56

Howe 55, Bokoshe 47

Indiahoma 88, Duke 47

Inola 75, Sperry 58

Jennings Victory 63, Cimarron Chr. 38

Ketchum 71, Hulbert 68, OT

Little Axe 93, Lexington 62

Locust Grove 58, Fort Gibson 57

Mannford 57, Skiatook 52

Mason 75, Earlsboro 65

Maud 58, Dewar 45

McLish 95, Asher 81

Mill Creek 69, Milburn 49

Morrison 59, Glencoe 40

Moss 77, Stuart 51

Mounds 41, Liberty 39

Muldrow 74, Spiro 49

Nowata 49, Chelsea 48, OT

Okarche 64, Lomega 55

Oologah 58, Cleveland 51

Pawhuska 52, Grove 46

Perkins 48, Perry 40

Pioneer 76, Seiling 52

Pocola 54, Talihina 51

Ponca City 58, Bartlesville 48

Quapaw 56, WElch 55

Rattan 76, Kiowa 47

Ripley 48, Davenport 25

Roland 71, Poteau 52

Stilwell 79, Sallisaw 58

Texhoma 69, Yarbrough 61

Trinity BA 46, Family of Faith 33

Vinita 76, Cl. Sequoyah 51

Whitesboro 81, Buffalo Valley 58

Tournaments

Arnett Festival

Hammon 72, Hydro-Eakly 37

Arnett 83, Washita Heights 63

Beaver

Booker, Texas 65, Balko 39

Follett, Texas 73, Tyrone 35

Hooker 64, Stratford, Texas 61

Beaver 55, Forgan 44

Bristow

Chandler 71, Okemah 34

OC Grant 74, Boynton 26

Okmulgee 70, East Central 34

Bristow 49, Cushing 48

Cascia Hall Coca-Cola Classic

Beggs 59, Holland Hall 57

Clinton Shootout

Noble 59, Clinton JV 47

Watonga 60, Capital Hill JV 52

Elk City 62, OKC Storm 58

Shawnee 65, Clinton 64

Durant

Hugo 62, Greenville, Texas, 56

Sand Springs 69, Durant 54

Dallas Skyline 42, Chickasha 36

Denton Ryan Texas 61, Broken Arrow 60

East Central University (Ada)

MWC Albert 65, Caney 59

OC Northeast 64, Atoka 61

Lawton 52, OC Millwood 40

Ada 61, Idabel 56

Lindsay

Newcastle 51, Bridge Creek 47

Ninnekah 60, Konawa 40

OC Casady 72, Kingfisher 67

NSU Round Robin

Tah. Sequoyah 36, Kansas 23

Westville 72, Lincoln, Ark. 57

OC McGuinness

OC Douglass 66, Yukon 49

Norman North 57, Star Spencer 41

Norman 68, Edmond Memorial 63

OC McGuinness 83, Edmond Santa Fe 52

Preston

Kellyville 58, Oilton 53

Boley 71, Indianola 42

Preston 91, Weleetka 63

Putnam City

Putnam West 61, OC Northwest 55

Westmoore 50, El Reno 34

Putnam North 63, OC Marshall 57

Putnam City 75, Jenks 46

Rush Springs

Amber-Pocasset 63, Sterling 47

Fletcher 63, Elmore City 58

Shidler

South Coffeyville 48, Newkirk JV 26

Shidler JV 54, Wynona 53

Carney 59, Braman 40

Shidler 82, Prue 49

Wheat Capitol (Enid)

Blackwell 67, Enid JV 43

OKC Storm 61, Hennessey 44

Fairview 52, Piedmont 49

Chisholm 65, Alva 59, OT

Wynnewood

Pauls Valley 85, Comanche 66

Elgin 54, Lone Grove 22

Christian Heritage vs. Tuttle

Bethany 71, Wynnewood 45

Girls

Allen 85, Wetumpka 32

Arapaho 68, Butler 33

Ardmore 82, Lawton Ike 48

Bartlesville 39, Ponca City 35

Berryhill 53, Verdigris 42

Bixby 55, Glenpool 43

Bokoshe 52, Howe 36

Cameron 62, Wister 53

Caney Valley 68, Woodland 53

Chelsea 50, Nowata 38

Cimarron Chr. 55, Jennings Victory 27

Cl. Sequoyah 42, Vinita 32

Claremore 57, Pryor 38

Clayton 57, Leflore 29

Coalgate 51, Colbert 50

Collinsville 66, Barnsdall 51

Commerce 36, Picher 30

Earlsboro 59, Mason 47

Erick-Sweetwater 40, Wheeler, Texas 33

Family of Faith 42, Trinity BA 38

Fort Gibson 58, Locust Grove 49

Frontier 42, Pawnee 40, OT

Glencoe 51, Morrison 48

Hartshorne 57, Eufaula 33

Heavener 58, Stigler 53

Indiahoma 40, Duke 39

Jenks Road 72, Greater Tulsa 21

Ketchum 47, Hulbert 46

Kiowa 39, Rattan 30

Liberty 48, Mounds 26

Little Axe 61, Lexington 55

Mannford 38, Skiatook 34

Maud 51, Dewar 41

McLish 55, Asher 47

Muldrow 58, Spiro 37

Newkirk 44, Hominy 42

Okarche 64, Lomega 55

Oklahoma Union 50, Afton 43

Oktaha 66, Gore 37

Oologah 74, Cleveland 55

Perkins 45, Perry 35

Pocola 66, Talihina 44

Prague 44, Tecumseh 29

Ripley 55, Davenport 37

Roland 61, Poteau 39

Sperry 55, Inola 43

Stilwell 51, Sallisaw 48

Texhoma 54, Yarbrough 27

Valliant 46, Battiest 37

Webbers Falls 51, Braggs 45

Welch 44, Quapaw 36

Whitesboro 51, Buffalo Valley 37

Tournaments

Arnett Festival

Hammon 54, Hydro-Eakly 49

Washita Heights 57, Arnett 56

Beaver

Follett, Texas 58, Balko 34

Booker, Texas 72, Tyrone 31

Forgan 56, Stratford, Texas 53

Beaver 48, Hooker 36

Bristow

Bristow 47, Chandler 45

Central 48, Okmulgee 43

Cushing 47, East Central 32

Okemah 40, Boynton 22

Cascia Hall Coca-Cola Classic

Holland Hall 49, Cl. Christian 46

Stroud 51, Wright Chr. 49

Clinton Shootout

Shawnee 61, Noble 33

Elk City 49, Watonga 43

Clinton 58, Lawton Mac 36

Durant

Durant 48, Ardmore JV 23

Chickasha 54, Durant JV 34

Putnam North 66, Hugo 42

Kelley 55, Sand Springs 32

East Central University (Ada)

Caney 66, Hugo 27

Idabel 55, Atoka 32

Norman 59, Moore 46

Mustang 47, Ada 46

Girls TofC (Wilburton)

Alva 44, Warner 22

Catoosa 60, McAlester 36

Tahlequah 52, Canadian 46

Lindsay

OC Casady 67, Bridge Creek 36

Dickson 41, Newcastle 28

Kingfisher 71, Ninnekah 32

Konawa 40, Lindsey 39

NSU Round Robin

Tah. Sequoyah 53, Westville 28

Kansas 72, Lincoln 29

Preston

Oilton 57, Kellyville 49

Morris 57, Boley 46

Indianola 53, Weleetka 39

New Lima 88, Preston 56

Rush Springs

Temple 53, Maysville 40

Elmore City 47, Rush Springs 45

Shidler

Prue 37, Shidler JV 17

Shidler 68, Wynona 17

Braman 48, Newkirk JV 17

Carney 54, South Coffeyville 28

Westmoore

Duncan 60, Broken Arrow 51

Westmoore 66, Stillwater 53

Wheat Capitol (Enid)

Blackwell 50, Piedmont JV 32

OKC Storm 52, Enid JV 44

Piedmont 63, Fairview 54

Chisolm 48, Hennessey 31

Wynnewood

Tuttle 57, Pauls Valley 42

Christian Heritage 61, Bethany 53

Comanche 62, Lone Grove 4