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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, January 14, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCAL‘Blanket the Community — Family Fun Night’ Will Pay Tribute to Martin Luther King Day ‘Blanket the Community — Family Fun Night’ Will Pay Tribute to Martin Luther King DayUnited Way/AmeriCorps invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Day on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. by attending “Blanket the Community — Family Fun Night.” Starting at 3 p.m., parents can bring their children to Community Christian Church located at 2109 West Grand — West Grand and Stephen Street — for activities including games, crafts, story telling, Karaoke, and much more. At 5:30 p.m., families are welcome to come and enjoy a free hot meal of chicken and noodles, bingo, and a carnival for the children. Businesses and organizations will have resource booths set up to inform the community about available services, along with OBI who will be sponsoring a blood drive. There will be door prizes and a chance for families to take home a free blanket, distributed on a first come first served basis. All activities are free to the community and will end at 8 p.m. For more information or if transportation is needed, call 580-765-2476. County Commission Meets TuesdayNEWKIRK — Kay County’s Board of Commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular session at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in the Kay County Courthouse. One of the items commissioners are expected to discuss and approve is to modify the Kay County Employee Policy Handbook. A second item is an application for a utility line installation permit from Oklahoma Natural Gas. On the financial side, commissioners are expected to approve a resolution depositing funds into the open dump reward cash fund for reward fees. The Office of the Court Clerk in Newkirk is expected to receive $51.30, and the Office of the Court Clerk in Blackwell, $19. The board will also vote to deposit funds into the highway cash fund. A REAP grant reimbursement in the amount of $6,502.25 is expected to be deposited for the 106 Fire Department, District No. 2. Kanza Museum Hosts Special Treaty SpeakerKAW CITY — The Kaw Nation’s Kanza Museum is hosting a special program on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Bill Pennington, campus dean and history department professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will present an illustrated talk on the Medicine Lodge Treaty which placed the Plains Indians on reservations in western Oklahoma. Pennington will talk about which tribes were at the treaty meeting and discuss some of the major chiefs’ response to Indian policy. He will describe how the federal government attempted to make the Native Americans “civilized.” The audience will get a better insight into how the government dealt with the Plains Indian in the post-Civil War era and the effect this treaty had on the later settlement of Oklahoma. Pennington is a native Oklahoman with a PhD in history from the University of Oklahoma. His major field of study was the American West and Indian history. He has been a teacher and administrator for more than 25 years. He is an enthusiastic speaker who has made numerous presentations and published various articles on western history. The public is invited to join him at the Kanza Museum of the Kaw Nation, 648 Grand View Drive, Kaw City at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 16. Admission is free. Doors will open at 6:15, and early arrivals will be treated to a beginning Kaw language lesson by language teacher Kelly Test. Pennington’s talk accompanies the TRACKS exhibit “First Americans, First Oklahomans: Native Peoples,” which is on display at the Kanza Museum through the month of January. His presentation and the exhibit are made possible in part by a Quick Grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of the humanities. OHC is the designated agency for the National Endowment for the Humanities in the state of Oklahoma. For additional information, contact Crystal Douglas, museum director, at (580) 269-2552. Six Mile Bridge Concert At Poncan Feb 17On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Ponca City Chapter of the American School Food Service Association will present Six Mile Bridge, a Celtic rock group, in concert at the Poncan Theatre. The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will be a fundraiser for the Ponca City School Food Service Association. Tickets are $10. The five-piece band combines traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes with rock guitar and drums. Six Mile Bridge is for anyone who likes Celtic bold and old at the same time. The band has received tremendous acclaim for its performance including its debut performance with the 1998 Milwaukee Irish Fest and the Potomac Celtic Festival. The band also played at Connolly’s in New York City for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The lineup includes over 20 instruments and vocals. The American School Food Service Association is an organization dedicated to the enrichment of knowledge for the members and is committed to child nutrition. Members represent all aspects of child nutrition such as cooks, directors, cashiers, administrative assistants and nutritionists. The Ponca City chapter uses funds raised by its various fund raisers to send its members to state and national conventions. At these conventions, members attend seminars on various aspects of child nutrition such as nutrition, trimming fat from menus, safety and employee management. Members also have an opportunity to view new products and network with other child nutrition professionals from around the state and nation. The local group hopes to someday have the means to offer a scholarship to a Ponca City High School senior who plans to further his/her education in food service or a related field to include nutrition, dietary science, or hotel and restaurant management. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Poncan Theatre office Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Home National Bank, all four locations of the Cherokee Strip Credit Unions or from members of the club. Call 762-4342, 765-2348 or 762-0411; cash or checks only payable to PCSFSA. PC School Brown Bag Luncheon Offers Info on Several SituationsApproximately 35 individuals attended the brown bag luncheon hosted by the Division of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ponca City Public Schools on Jan. 10. Superintendent Dr. Bill White gave the opening remarks before attendees broke up into three groups. Each guest attended two of the three sessions. One seminar was an update on the trimester schedule at Ponca City High School. Principal Jerry Winkle and sophomore counselor Mike White gave the presentation. White reviewed some positive changes that have occurred because of the schedule; namely it had offered students greater flexibility in their schedule. The first thing he reported was that students now have the opportunity to earn 15 credits per year rather than 12 under the previous semester schedule. The second item he reported was that students who may need to repeat a course could do so immediately, which has been especially important in the area of math. Another advantage he indicated was being able to adjust the academic load in trimesters when the student may have demanding extra-curricular activities. According to White, other advantages include more flexible use of the physical facility, such as computer labs and library use. Winkle stated, “The trimester is just a schedule, nothing more; however, it had afforded some positive changes to occur at the high school in other areas like curriculum and instruction. The staff has developed curriculum maps and is more aware of consistency in their department curriculum than ever before.” Winkle noted that students may have a different teacher for the second trimester of a course; therefore, consistency in what is taught and communication about curriculum among teachers is critical. Final discussions indicated that more time is needed to know the trimester’s impact on student achievement and attendance. However, the data collected at the end of the first trimester indicated fewer failing grades than last year at the end of the first semester. Winkle praised the staff for their hard work. He is pleased with the progress of the trimester at this time and looks forward to having more data in the future to show its effect on student achievement. RSA (Reading Sufficiency Act) Plan Review of the district’s Reading Sufficiency Act Plan was led by Dr. Patty Ladd, director of elementary curriculum for Ponca City schools. An overview of the state and district requirements for the Oklahoma Reading Sufficiency Act led into a discussion of identification of students needing additional reading interventions. State support for reading instruction is provided through teacher training by “Literacy First.” All Ponca City elementary and middle level administrators and most teachers teaching reading at those levels have been trained in the “Literacy First” process. Liberty, Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary are participating in Phase IV of this program through a state grant. This grant allows those schools to have a trained Literacy Resource specialist to coach teachers in improving reading instruction. District Technology Plan Jerry Jantz, district technology director, reviewed the new technology plan for the district. In reviewing the history of the plan, Jantz reported that in 1999, the district was able to install a wide-area network due to monies from the bond issue and E-rate grant funds. Teacher workstations were purchased for every school site. The emphasis in the plan has now shifted from hardware to integration of technology into the curriculum and staff development. Staff members will be developing their own Individual Technology Education Plan. The professional development has shifted from applications-based instruction to a project based instruction. According to Jantz, “We have a technologist/trainer stationed at the high school, and our plan is to add one for the middle schools and an additional one for the elementary schools. A recycling system will allow 300 computers per year to be ‘refreshed.’ The recycled computers will be placed in the classrooms to bring the number of student computers per classroom to four. Age appropriate software will be provided to the elementary schools. We are developing a parts inventory and working toward providing a self-maintained warranty repair system.” Public School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — No school 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 — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft beef and cheese taco, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, refried beans, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, corn, chocolate chip cookies, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Donuts or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Scrambled eggs with hash browns and toast 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 — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, saltine crackers, dill spears or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft beef and cheese taco, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, refried beans, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad, fruit, corn, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Biscuits with sausage gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Sausage, egg 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 — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Hot dog with chili and cheese, fritos, vegetarian beans, fruit, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears or baked potatoes, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Thursday — Chicken and noodles with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, salad with ranch dressing, dill spears or teriyaki chicken salad, assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, cottage cheese salad or yogurt salad, juice and milk. Friday — Pepperoni pizza, corn, fresh fruit, salad with ranch dressing, chocolate chip cookies, 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 — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup and sausage 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 — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Meat or cheese nachos, refried beans, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Stromboli, salad with ranch dressing, broccoli with cheese sauce, blueberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Friday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — No school Tuesday — No school Wednesday — Corn dogs, tater tots, green beans, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Thursday — Soft taco, refried beans, corn, Jello, fruit and milk. Friday — Crispy chicken sandwich, lettuce, fries, dill spear, pineapple slices, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, fried chicken or chef’s choice with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Liver and onions, swiss steak or catch of the day with soup, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Mexican casserole, seasoned grilled chicken 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 CalendarJan. 15 Strand Days/no classes. Ninth grade boys and girls junior varsity basketball against Ark City at East Middle School, 5 p.m. Junior varsity, varsity wrestling against Perry at RFH, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 Strand Day/no classes. Junior varsity, varsity basketball against Jenks, 4 p.m. Jan. 18 Ninth grade Academic Team at Perry, 2 p.m. Ninth grade junior varsity boys basketball at Enid, 5 p.m. Ninth grade junior varsity girls basketball against Enid at East Middle School, 5 p.m. Swim/dive meet at Muskogee, 5 p.m. Ninth grade, junior varsity and varsity wrestling against Stillwater at RFH, 6 p.m. Junior varsity boys basketball at NOC. Varsity basketball at Valley Center Tournament. Jan. 19 Drama/debate meet at UCO. Ninth grade wrestling at Edmond Tournament. Junior varsity basketball at NOC Tournament. Varsity basketball at Valley Center Tournament. Jan. 20 Varsity wrestling at Sand Springs, 6 p.m. Drama/debate meet continues at UCO. Ninth grade wrestling at Edmond Tournament. Junior varsity basketball at NOC Tournament. Varsity boys basketball at Valley Center Tournament. Lutheran LunchesFirst Lutheran School Lunch Monday — No school Tuesday — Barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, bread and milk. Wednesday — Chef salad, ham and cheese, veggie stix, crackers, pudding and milk. Thursday — Spaghetti, corn, pineapple, hot bread and milk. Friday — Meat or cheese nachos, refried beans, strawberry shortcake and milk. Kaw Fest T-Shirt Contest Under WayEven though Northern Oklahoma is in the grip of winter, it is time to start thinking about summer activities and Kaw Fest 2001. The Kaw Lake Association is actively seeking a design for the Kaw Fest 2001 T-shirt. The festival, which will be held June 8-10 at Sandy Beach in Kaw City, features jet ski competition, live music, kids’ games, a craft fair and much more. The sponsoring organization is offering $225 in prizes for the best T-shirt design. Prizes are $100 for the selected design (courtesy of Larry Weems, State Farm Insurance); $75 for second place (from Baskin, Hadley and Associates CPA) and $50 for third place (from Bill Murphy, I-Deal Auto Sales). Anyone can enter the contest — amateurs, professionals, students or anyone else that might have a design idea. Rules of the contest include: 1. Design that depicts the spirit of Kaw Fest and Kaw Lake with an emphasis on lake, water, recreation (fishing, hunting, boating, camping, eagle watch, hiking, horse trails, dirt bike riding, etc.) or related Kaw Fest activities (jet ski races, live music, games, food, etc.) 2. Keep designs within 13-inch by 13-inch size. 3. Acknowledge that colors of the selected design may be subject to change by the Kaw Fest 2001 committee to confirm to printer’s needs. 4. Relinquish all rights of design to Kaw Lake Association. 5. Entries must be postmarked or submitted to Kathy Tippin, Kaw Lake Association, 117 North Third, Ponca City, OK 74601 by Wednesday, Jan. 31. Designs can be hand- or computer-drawn, a photograph, collage or digital in black and white or color. Final winners will be selected by the Kaw Fest 2001 committee and announced Feb. 9. Contact Kathy Tippin (580-762-9494) or Terri Buesing (580-765-3919) if further information is needed. PTC Lists Semester Honor StudentsApproximately 100 Ponca City students made Pioneer Technology Center’s Superintendent’s and Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Achieving the Superintendent’s Honor Roll requires a 4.0 grade point for the semester. The Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll requires a 3.0 grade point average. Lincoln Center students, who are on the trimester schedule, and made the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Marsheka Davis, David Edwardson, Necole Jenkins, Brandy Jester, Brittany Lampe, Rose Lena, Dusty Patrick, Chrystal Ramsey, Brenda Reed, Amanda Rogers, Karla Rojas, Krista Roquemore, Lindsey Springer and Tyler Warrior. Po-Hi students, also on the trimester schedule, making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Marcelo Aguilar, Chad Ake, April Allen, Amber Allensworth, Erik Barnett, Jamie Batt, Jay Bellinghausen, Danielle Bridges, Ashly Byers, Bryan Carleton, John Chamberlin, Cari Chandler, Albert Cole, Jamie Duckett, Felicia Gates, James Gerrie, Sayla Gildhouse, Joshua Grimes, Stephanie Hageman, Robby Harrell, John Hermes, Jeffrey Kessinger, Tiffany Lindenman, Jasper Lockett, Dennis Malaska, Eric Martinez, Jandy McGuire, Mikel Montgomery, Eduardo Morfin, Natisha Morris, Shana Morris, Justin Mullennax, Ronnie Newman, Edward Pando, Casey Rowe, Nancy Seiley, Richard Shewmake, Beau Shultz, Breia Sober, Rebecca Sokoll, Ashley Stovall, Bonnie Swanson, Brandon Tarr, Amber Westerman and Jason Whitfield. Lincoln Center students making the Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Matt Bristow, Zac Checotah, Sonia Fry, Luke Garrison, Tracie Jordon, Abegail Licata, Lacey Meyers, Mark Pensoneau, Nile Sadler, Justin Stocker and Charles Williams. Po-Hi students on the Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Shastina Abernathy, Maria Acosta, Devin Anderson, Hilary Bible, Christina Bookout, Melissa Bradley, Kenneth Brittain, Sidney Carnes, April Casey, Jennifer Daetwiler, Travis Deavers, Brandon Estes, Emily Helm, Amanda Hinch, Arthur Horinek, Larry Hutson, Sherman Kessinger, Aaron Leadingfox, J.D. McElhaney, Bethany Miller, Romi Osborn, Lacsey Oxford, Amanda Russell, Amanda Scott, Ryan Shepard, Cody Simmons, Kyle Stewart, Russell Struble, Whitney Thilsted and Heather VanBuren. Approximately 169 other students made the Superintendent’s and Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Adult students full-time making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Missey Allensworth, Dawn Brakey, David Brooks, Elden Calls Him, Melissa Clough, Cliff Crull, Pennie Forman, Rebecca Gwin, Sabrina Hamilton, Colleen Hatton, Julia Hays, Amanda Higgins, Jackie Hill, Julie Horinek, Mary Jackson, Richard King, Susan Lawrence, Pamela Miner (Dent), William Miner, Becky Newby, Vincent Nudo, Tammy Pedigo, Alice Seals, Lisa Smith, Juanita Staton and Melissa Wright. Adult students part-time making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Krista Barnett, Jennifer Bennett, Jerry Blackwell, Bruce Braga, Amy Cobb, John Colvin, Donald Gonzales, George Haas, Nikki Harris, Kendi Hutchison, Deborah Johnstone, Tyson Morton and Jamie Stevens. Blackwell High School students making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Edna Avila, John Bonewell, Justin Johns, Terry Lublue Jr., Angela Looper, Jared McKee, Beth Mooring, Daniell Mowdy, Daniel Rush and Brittany Willbanks. Braman High School students were Nicole Harper, Lonnie Hicks II and Stephanie Sheppard. Micah Perkins, home study, also made the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Also, Chad Eckert, Tracee Forbeck, Matthew Glaser, Jared Hartley, A.J. Ormand, Tony Schieber, Jennifer Sheik and Bobby Thornton, all of Newkirk High School; Charles Carey, David Fisher, Bryon Hammer, Frank Mains, Sarah Porter and Ray Woods, Shidler High School; and Ariel Branson, Cherie Clemons, Rachel Lott, Larry Neeley, Abel Ochoa, Chris Ross, Tania Santos, Christina Walton and Hauli Warrior, Tonkawa High School. Adult students full-time making the Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Tina Bell, Richard DeHaven Sr., Heather Dehaven, Wanda Dewell, Twila Hays, Cindy Hutson, Anita Linton, Samee Mallcoat, Deena Martin, John Mitchell, Michelle Mitchell, Elaine Rhodd, Chanel Roland, LaVonne Steeprock and Carl Storm. Adult students part-time were Mir (McCurry) Patterson, Lorena Ancona, Jamie Bellin, LaDella Dowell, Allison Evans, Ashly Hicks, Mindi Johnson, Joe Larue, Vicki Lindsay, Emma Martin, Angela Mendiola, Jeremy Mixon, Lisa Myers, Lacy Neuman, Iram Ramirez and Kelly Snow. Blackwell High School students making the Assistant Superintendent’s Honor Roll were Shawn Alley, Joshua Anderson, Frank Barrows, Jared Criner, Casey Fry, Brittney Hilbert, Ashley Kendrick, Thomas Menke, Jorge Mora, Christina Peters, Holly Phillips, Erica Roach, Danny Ruston, Earleen Sims, Sean Skaggs and Dale Walton. Also, Tiffany Chavez, Braman High School; Joseph Holick, Cornerstone Christian Academy; Megan Bohling, Derk Cripe, Cory Frieouf and Jennifer Reeves, Medford High School. Newkirk High School students were Shelley Banister, Rance Blis, Brent Bouthillette, Mark Dillow, Luke Hutchason, Justin Johnson, Tessa Kubik, Jeffery Lewis, Joshua Lockwood, Aubrey Mayfield, Jim McGaha Jr., Jeff Merhoff, James Mowdy, Miranda Parker, Amy Simpson and Nita Sumner. Shidler High School students were Travis Davis, Darrell Gregory, Tommy Irving, James Kerr, Jesse Long, Jay Skinner, Crystal Vazquez, Jennifer Withey and David Yerby. Also, Amanda Branson, Isha Brown, George Cornell, Christi Followwill, Jeromy Harrison, Cherisse Ingram, Regina Langley, Charlene Maldonado, Josh Medina, James Parker, Julian Ross, Eric Soucek, Frank Valentin and Luke Ward, Tonkawa High School; and Misty White, Woodland High School. United Way/AmeriCorps Ties Blood Drive Into Community Project MondayUnited Way/AmeriCorps members will be hosting a very special event called “Blanket The Community” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., on Monday, Jan. 15, at Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue. One of the special events that they will sponsor in conjunction with many other activities will be a blood drive. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will set up inside the church from 4-7 p.m. AmeriCorps members help to meet the nation’s critical needs in the areas of public safety, education, human needs and the environment. Members plan and implement projects of service to benefit their community. They strongly believe that people have the power to make a difference in their community. On Jan. 15 community businesses and organizations are partnering up with United Way/AmeriCorps members for a fun and worthwhile project. “Blanket the Community” is their way of wanting to spread warmth throughout the community. It will be a night for families to visit a warm facility with food, games, resource booths, community awareness presentations and a blood drive. “By including a blood drive in the various activities, AmeriCorps members are helping to make sure that there is an adequate supply of blood for our community. This winter has created serious problems for the blood supply. The snow and ice caused many drives to be canceled across the state,” explained OBI blood drive consultant, Travis Megee. “We appreciate the efforts of the AmeriCorps members in wanting to make a difference in their community.” In order to be a blood donor, you must be 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in relatively good health. In addition to helping patients, all donors will receive free checks on blood pressure, temperature, iron and cholesterol levels. OBI also offers prostate-specific antigen for men at a fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate. All donors will also receive the special OU “Orange Bowl” T-shirt. The Oklahoma Blood Institute is the exclusive supplier of all blood products for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Ponca City. Anyone wishing additional information about the blood drive or blood donation, in general, may call the OBI Ponca City Center at (580) 762-9488. OBI is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center with locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton and Ponca City. Area Oil and Gas ReportA re-entry for extended pay is planned in the Southwest Ponca City Field by independent operator Gary Davis. Designated as the No. 1 Shawver, the Kay County well is in a lease 3.2 miles southeast of Tonkawa. Originally drilled to 2,950 feet, it will now be seeking new pay in the Perry Sand. Section 13-township 25n-range 1w-se-ne. Wildcat drilling action is slated a little over two miles southeast of Perry in Noble County. The explorer well will be designated as the No. 1 Klusmeyer. It carries authority for 3,500 feet of hole with Three Sands Oil Inc. as the operator. Section 35-township 21n-range 1w-se-se. Pumping ten barrels of oil per day, a Noble County wildcat drilling success has come on line a little over three miles south of Perry. BEZ Resources is the operator. The well is designated as the No. 17 Bezdicek. It was drilled to a 1,234-ft. bottom and was perforated to produce from 1,131 to 1,133 feet into the hole. Section 10-township 20n-range 1w-sw-nw. Xanadu Exploration has hung the dry hole tag on an ill-fated wildcat 1.3 miles northwest of Marland in Noble County. Designated as the No. 1 New Bliss the explorer well was spudded on Nov. 17. It bottomed dry at 4, 730 feet. Section 2-township 24n-range 1e-sw-se. W.F.D. Oil Inc. is nearing projected total depth at the No. 1 Jancy in Noble County’s East Morrison Field. Spudded on Dec. 4, the well is under permit for 4,350-ft. maximum hole. Location is 3.2 miles east of the Morrison townsite. Section 14-township 21n-range 3e-se-ne. City CalendarItems 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 “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. Tutor Training Session, 6-8 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room, sponsored by Ponca City Area Literacy Council, 767-0351 for more information. 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. Tuesday 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. Wednesday Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room of Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. “SPECtacular” Luncheon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, sponsored by Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, cost $8.50, call Jeanette, 580-765-8427, for reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare (it is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend). 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. Thursday 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. Friday 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. Saturday 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 3 American Legion Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30-10 a.m., 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds to Rehab Program. February 12 Conoco Retirees Association General Meeting, Mayor Tom Leonard to speak, 10 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center Auditorium. 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 21 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. February 22 Rosario Andino, pianist, concert, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council, free admission. March 2 “An Evening With ... Legacy Five,” one of Southern Gospel’s Finest Quartets, 7 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, advanced tickets $10, tickets at the door $12, ticket location Master’s Touch, 115 North Fourth Street. March 21 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Federal Funding Available In Certain Priority DistrictsThe United States Department of Agriculture has announced approval and funding for the 2001 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP), according to Dick Zetterberg, district conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Locally led work groups in each county submitted priority area proposals for consideration for this funding. Of the proposals submitted, 30 priority areas have been approved in Oklahoma. Locally, Kay County is included in three priority areas: The Salt Fork Priority Area (SFPA), the Grazing Land Priority Area (GLPA) and the Tribal Priority Area. Funding is available to landowners developing conservation plans and entering into 5-10 year contracts that provide cost sharing for approved conservation practices. The sign-up period for producers wishing to submit an application for an EQUIP contract will start on Jan. 22. and end on Feb. 16. To be eligible for assistance, the land must have resource problems which are the same as the primary purpose of the priority area, and the land must be located within the designated boundaries of the priority area. The primary purpose of the SFPA, which received $252,000 in financial assistance for the year, is to control erosion on croplands. It cover the western two-thirds of Kay County, west of Newkirk and Ponca City. Some of the practices available for cost share assistance are waterways, terraces, filter strips, grass planting and riparian forest buffers. The primary purpose of the GLPA, which received $60,000 in financial assistance, is to reduce encroaching brush species and Sericea Lespedza on grazing lands east of Newkirk and Ponca City. Available practices include pest management, brush management, waterways, filter strips and ponds. The Tribal Priority Area is limited to lands of the Kaw, Ponca, Tonkawa, Otoe-Missouria and Pawnee tribes in Kay, Noble, Pawnee and Payne Counties. This priority area received $150,000 in financial assistance. Eligible land includes cropland and grazing lands. Sign-up for this priority area will be announced at a later date. Producers wishing to know more about EQUIP can contact the NRCS office, Kay County Conservation District, or the Farm Service Agency in Newkirk. Istook Nominates Three Area Residents To Military AcademiesFifth District Congressman Ernest Istook has nominated three area residents to various military academies. Istook nominated Sean Jones of Ponca City for both the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy are Michael Hines of Deer Creek and Mark Keller of Newkirk. The students were interviewed on Dec. 2, and selected by a committee include Paul L. Davis, naval Reserve Readiness Center; Dale Smith, President Escher Corporation, Retired Army, and Terry Mock, Lt. Col. USAFR (Retired). From the nominees, two appointment will be awarded in the U.S. Naval academy, two appointments will be awarded to the U.S. Military Academy, one appointment will be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and one appointment will be awarded to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Best Little Klezmer Band In Texas at Poncan FridayThe Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas is coming to the Poncan Theatre on Friday, Jan. 19. This 10-member band performs traditional Jewish dance music, Yiddish folk songs, Yiddish theater songs, and jazzy Yiddish big-band swing-style pop music from the 1930s through the 1950s. The Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council sponsors the 7:30 p.m. concert, and admission is free. Klezmer music combines strong elements of Russian and Romanian dance music, American jazz influences, and the emotion of the Yiddish theater. The result is an energetic, high-spirited performance that will move the audience to toe-tapping and rhythmic clapping as they experience the diverse sounds of the band. This is a band capable of giving the music the rhythm, harmony, color and form that it needs. In some places, the music almost seems to laugh or cry. The 10 members are led by Marcia Sterling, founder of the band. An accomplished violinist, she also had a life-long passion for Yiddish culture, so she formed The Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas in 1993. “Whether one is intimate with Jewish culture or a newcomer, klezmer music opens the door to a world rich with energy and emotion that can be understood by all,” commented Sterling. The band has gained national acclaim for its imaginative and unique klezmer styling and outstanding musicianship. The band includes piano, violin, viola, clarinet, bass and percussion section. All the band members are accomplished musicians, and most perform with symphonies and teach in universities as well as playing in the Klezmer Band. The Best Little Klezmer Band in Texas concert is Friday at 7:30 p.m. and is free to the public. Absentee Ballot Forms AvailableVoters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the annual school elections on Feb. 13, 2001, should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Carol Stafford said. Although the County Election Board can accept applications for absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, Stafford urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early. Absentee ballot application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at the courthouse, 201 South Main in Newkirk. “At least two mail transactions must be made,” Stafford said. “The County Election Board must mail the ballots to the voter must return the voted ballots by mail.” Ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. Stafford said that any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she is eligible to vote. A voter must be registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of a school district’s municipality’s elections. It is not necessary to give a reason — excuse — for voting absentee. “While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several excuses and it is to the advantage of some voters to use one of them,” Stafford said. By stating one of the following reasons on their applications, these voters can activate some special conditions that make it easier for them to use absentee ballots. The reasons are: — Voters who are physically incapacitated and voters who care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left unattended may vote absentee. They may apply only by mail, by fax, or telegraph. — Voters who are confined to nursing homes in the county may vote absentee. An Absentee Voting Board actually goes to the nursing home a few days before the election, sets up a small polling place and allows these persons to vote under circumstances similar to those at a regular precinct polling place. They may apply only by mail or by fax. — Military personnel and residents of the county living overseas and the spouses and dependent of each group are eligible to vote absentee without being registered. Estle Lampe Plans To Run For PC MayorAlocal businessman, Estle Lampe, has announced his intentions to run for mayor of Ponca City in the March 6 elections. Lampe, 57, the owner of Lampe Heat and Air, is the second such candidate to announce his intentions for the office. One of the reasons Lampe says he is running for mayor is to see Ponca City grow. “I want to see some changes made in Ponca City,” Lampe said. He listed these as keeping the tax dollars in Ponca City and better education. “I can change things,” he said. “I want what’s right for the people.” Conoco To Recall Dr. KingThe public is invited to a special tribute for Martin Luther King, Jr. at Conoco on Monday morning, Jan. 15, at 11:45 a.m. Diane Anderson, chairman of the Martin Luther King Committee, said Conoco employees will reflect on Dr. King and his works. Anderson says The Martin Luther King holiday is a time for the nation to remember King’s fight for freedom, equality and dignity of all races and peoples. “His dream was far-reaching, that, ‘all God’s children, black men and white, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will join hands together.’ May we all continue to not only remember the dreamer, but also to live the dream into the new millennium.” Keynote speaker planned for the holiday celebration on Monday is Rev. Dr. Timothy Jackson, of Bartlesville. Jackson presently serves as senior pastor of The Greater First Baptist Church. He received his M.A. in systematic Theology and International Theological Seminary. In addition, he holds a PhD in Theology. Admission to this program is free. Enter the Conoco complex through Gate F. Leonard To Seek Second TermMayor Tom Leonard has announced he will run for his second term in the March 6 mayoral elections. According to Leonard, he is proud of what Ponca City has accomplished over the last three years. He accredits these accomplishments to the many groups and individuals who worked together for the cultural and economic advancement of the community. As mayor, he believes he has used his position to facilitate, instigate and encourage movement in those directions. When looking toward the future, Leonard says telecommunications is the key to putting Ponca City on the world map and driving economic growth. He says he recognized early on that Ponca City could not fail to be aggressive in this area, or it would fall behind the rest of the world. “Ponca City has turned the corner and is now positioned for substantial growth — quality growth,” Leonard said. “In the next three years we will have nearly $250 million of business expansion in our community. That is four times the economic development than in any similar period.” The mayor says he looks forward to working with the other city commissioners, whom he describes as experienced, diversified and committed. Some of Ponca City’s recent accomplishments listed by Leonard are: Conoco’s continuing commitment for construction of the $125 million carbon fiber plant; a $4.7 million federal grant to help bring high-speed telecommunications to Ponca City, a first step in a multi-step process; significant progress toward improving major street throughout the community; the saving and renovation of the Civic Center and No. 1 Fire Station; implementation of a 5-year strategic plan to help guide decision making with targeted goals; and the adoption of the “blue card” system which guarantees response to citizen’s concerns. Leonard, who sees himself as a team player and as always giving due credit to others, notes one of the things he is committed to is the revitalization of housing growth, which is mandated by the city’s economic growth. A second item that concerns Leonard is telecommunications, which he believes is the key to putting Ponca City on the world map and driving economic growth. “The ($125 million) federal grant has given birth to the baby (telecommunications), and another term as mayor will let me see it through a critical state of development. That is why I need your vote on March 6.” Leonard has served on various boards, including the YMCA, Kay County chapter of the American Cancer Society and is a member of AMBUCS. Additionally, he has served as both the city attorney and as assistant district attorney. Leonard received his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in mathematics and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. Nearly NewsAs a thank you to the community, members of the Ponca City High School Marching Band will march down Fifth Street from Highland to Hartford today from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ———— The Class of 1969 has joined the campaign to send the Big Blue Marching Band to Washington, D.C., this week. The class donated $250 and urged other classes to pitch in. ———— Another Po-Hi class from the '60s has joined the effort to support the band. The class of 1965 has met the challenge issued by the other classes and has donated $350 to the effort. They challenge other classes to donate to the cause. ————- The American Legion Post 14 has also got on the band wagon, with a $600 donation for the trip by The Big Blue Marching Band heading to Washington, D.C. ————- Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday holiday. Financial institutions and the post office will be closed. ————- The Ponca City Board of Commissioner’s work session scheduled for Monday has been canceled. The next city commission meeting, a regular session, is set for Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. PC Airport To Receive Grant MoneyOKLAHOMA CITY — A grant to help finance extensions of the runway and taxiway at Ponca City Regional Airport was awarded recently. The announcement was made by Rep. Jim Newport and Sen. Paul Muegge. Approximately $2,166,000 will be spent in the first phase of extending Runway 17/35 and a parallel taxiway, ledgers reflect. Blueprints indicate the runway and taxiway will be lengthened 1,000 feet to the north. Terry Jessup, programs administrator for the Oklahoma Aeronautics and Space Commission, said the first phase will entail dirtwork, drainage, plus dismantling and storing instrument landing system equipment. The commission awarded a $54,150 grant for the project, matching a preliminary $54,150 grant from the State of Oklahoma five and a half years ago, records show. The City of Ponca City will contribute an equal amount of $108,300, said Newport, Ponca City. Muegge, Tonkawa, said the Federal Aviation Administration will pay the lion’s share of the cost of the first phase: $1,949,400. Jessup estimated that about $2 million more will ultimately be spent to pave the extensions of the runway and taxiway and to reinstall the instrument landing system equipment. Officials recommend the 6,200-foot-long Runway 17/35 and its parallel taxiway should be lengthened 1,000 feet to forecast computer commuter and business jet aircraft. LettersFarewell Ponca City We moved to Ponca City on March 1, 2000, to be the interim minister at First Presbyterian Church. We have been very impressed with the city and its people. They are genuine folk who are open and friendly, courteous and committed. It is amazing the difference of living in a large city like Oklahoma City and a smaller city like Ponca City. It is good to see that the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce does well for the city. We are impressed with Marland Mansion and the Estate … what a legacy he left for the city. We admire the beautiful buildings downtown, particularly the Library. We were really taken with the Poncan Theatre, and have attended several good events there. The interior restored to its original magnificence is outstanding and a real treasure. I have also served on the Ponca City Arts Council, and they have been bringing distinguished artists, performers and teachers, sponsored in part by the Oklahoma State Arts Council. It is great that the State Arts Council helps bring artists into the schools across the state, a real learning experience for children and young people. We have been impressed by the museums, particularly the Pioneer Woman and the Native American Park. I have been a Rotarian for several years, and this club is doing some good work giving of their time and money to worthy causes. I have enjoyed the fellowship with them. We want to thank everyone for the privilege of living in your city almost a year. We will be moving back to our home in Oklahoma City Jan. 15 for a while before accepting another interim (this is the fourth in a row), We wish you God’s blessings. Dr. Bill and Ginny Guilford Peachtree Says Thanks Peachtree Landing is a United Way agency whose mission is to provide shelter, support and a second chance for the homeless in our community. Most people expect to find the homeless in metropolitan areas, but are surprised to learn that many of the homeless are in rural areas like Ponca City. In 2000, Peachtree Landing provided shelter and services for 217 homeless individuals. The average stay was 21 days. Many of these were families with young children. They are individuals and families that temporarily cannot afford adequate housing. Some have recently lost their job, while others have low-paying jobs and are unable to pay for basic living expenses and provide for their family. Whether their homeless situation was caused by medical bills, or utility costs, or losing a job — these individuals need a helping hand to bridge the gap and put them back on the road to self sufficiency. Peachtree Landing provides that helping hand. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Peachtree Landing, I want to sincerely thank the many individuals, businesses, organizations, and churches who so generously give their time and financial support to the shelter. You are the key to the continued existence and success of the shelter. Bob Boyd President — Board of Directors Peachtree Landing Prizes for Newborn I was very sad to see that the actual first baby born in Ponca this year was not going to receive the prizes. I am going to see that this young woman gets $25 and a box of newborn diapers myself because I am sad that her photo and that unfortunate headline had to appear in the paper. No baby is ever born in the wrong place. People are blessed to have them born anywhere. I hope that other readers will feel the same way I do (maybe some of your advertisers or even The News) and give her some of the things that she obviously will be needing. Nancy Hick Taylor Ponca Citian Will Serve On Statewide OrganizationThe Oklahoma School Food Service Association has announced that Jeff Denton, chief financial officer for Ponca City Public Schools, will serve as public policy and legislative chairman for the statewide organization. The Oklahoma School Food Service Association is the largest non-certified employee association in the State of Oklahoma, and represents the interest and development of staff development, product data, policy and legislative issues of local school food service operators. “A great portion of our regulations and funding are based on state and federal policy and legislation,” states Denton. “The process of lobbying and effectively presenting our interest is the foundation of democracy. I count it as an honor to represent the issues of the Oklahoma School Food Service Association and the American Food Service Association to our legislators in Oklahoma City and Washington.” Along with his responsibilities as chief financial officer for the district, Denton also serves as director of operations for Campus Mart. He serves in a similar capacity with the OASIS organization on a state level and the NCIS on the national level. Responsibilities of the policy and legislative chairman include being a liaison between staff and the national organization, the establishment of calls to action, updates on current legislation, attending national ASFSA workshops, presenting written reports at each executive board meeting, planning annual legislative workshops and coordinating meetings with congressional representatives in Washington, D.C. Denton cites the priority issues of the year being state funded non-certified employee salary increases. “Our support (non-certified) employees have been left out in the cold in direct funding from the state legislature for compensation. They are a critical and vital part of our operation and the only way we can make progress in this area is for our legislators to fund increases.” Denton hopes to meet with the state leadership in the upcoming weeks. Denton also serves the Ponca City area on the board of Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Camp McFadden, WIN Inc., First Assembly of God, the Oklahoma Center for School Business Management/OSU, and the financial committee for the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Otoe-Missouria Tribal Judge Tosses Out Election ResultsRED ROCK — A tribal judge has thrown out the results of the 2000 Otoe-Missouria tribal election and has called for a new vote for members of the tribal council. According to information from the Otoe-Missiouria tribe, Judge Donald Butler of the tribal judicial system declared the November election “null and void” in a decision returned Wednesday. The judge ruled that to retain sovereignty, “The tribe must adhere to its constitution.” According to the judge’s decision, the election board which conducted the election did so with only two legally-elected members. According to the tribal constitution, the board consists of four members and three is a quorum. Any action taken in the absence of a quorum was deemed invalid. The constitution also states that if any member resigns, the tribal council must accept that resignation by resolution and appoint a replacement. The judged ruled that this was not done. The Otoe-Missouria Tribal Council still operates with a quorum of five. They must now legally appoint two members to the election board, get resolutions in order and re-conduct the election. The tribal constitution, which affords the tribe “powers and privileges” of self government, was approved on Oct. 6, 1983, by the secretary of the interior, according to the Thomas-Rogers Indian Welfare Act of 1935. No date has been set for the new election. Volunteers Needed For Hospice Program“Most people at some time have seen the ads that say you can work at home and earn hundreds of dollars,” says Melody Lahann, executive director of Hospice of Ponca City. “What we need now are people who are willing to volunteer at home — they won’t earn any money, but they’ll certainly be providing a service to people in our community!” As part of its grief recovery program, Hospice of Ponca City volunteers send individual mailings to people in the program as well as touch base with them occasionally by telephone. “Everything is provided by Hospice of Ponca City except the most important ingredient,” says Joanne Kaplan, director of family services, “the person who cares enough to write a short note or make a telephone call.” Training for people who are willing to help with the grief program will be held Friday, Jan 26, at 1 p.m. at the Hospice of Ponca City office, 1904 N. Union, Suite. 103 in Ponca City. Anyone with questions or interested in becoming a volunteer can call Hospice at 762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102. Diabetes Support Group Meets TuesdayThe Kay County Diabetes support group will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand. Kellie Bryant, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will present the program “Tips for Eating Out.” For additional information, call 763-0868 or 762-4479. The Kay County Diabetes support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May, and all interested people are invited to attend the meetings. DEATHSArthur Romary Arthur RomaryArthur Romary, longtime Ponca City resident, died late Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 73. The funeral will be held graveside on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the IOOF Cemetery. The Rev. David Hamer, pastor of Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church, will officiate. Burial will be conducted under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Arthur Romary was born on Jan. 14, 1927, in Ponca City to Arthur Harrison and Ruth Anna (McClain) Romary. He attended schools and grew up in Ponca City. As a young man, he went to work for E.M. Trout and Sons Funeral Home and also went to work for the Ponca City Fire Department as a fireman. On Oct. 15, 1951, Arthur and the former Lola Griffin were united in marriage in Ponca City and here is where they continued to make their home. Arthur was a lifetime member of the IOOF Lodge No. 29 and a member of the Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church. His enjoyments included going to lodge meeting, drinking coffee and reading the Ponca City News. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lola Romary; two daughters, Debbie Mason of Wichita and Sharon Rorabaugh; one son, Ricky Romary of Enid; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends. His parents, two sisters and one brother preceded Arthur in death. The family request that there be no flowers sent to the home or funeral home, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church 410 Fairview Ave. Ponca City, OK 74601. Honorary casketbearers will be members and officers of IOOF Lodge No. 29. Thelma Mae MaupinNEWKIRK — Thelma Mae Maupin, longtime Newkirk resident, died Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2001, in Newkirk Nursing Home. She was 91. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. Danny W. Cornish of the Newkirk Church of Christ officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 until 9 p.m. Thelma Mae Maupin was born Sept. 21, 1909, at Protem, Mo., the daughter of William Sol and Victoria (Nowlin) Dotson. She came with her family from Protem to Wynnewood, Ok. by covered wagon. She received her education in Wynnewood, Newkirk, Enid and Fairview. She graduated from Fairview High School with the class of 1928. After graduation she moved to Enid and was employed as a telephone operator. In 1938 she moved to Newkirk and helped her father operate the Hilltop Grocery. On Sept. 2, 1939, she and Robert Louis Maupin were married at Arkansas City. They established their first home on the Goodson Ranch in the Hardy Community. A year later they moved to the Deer Creek Community where they lived for a time before moving to Peckham. She was employed as a telephone operator for an independent company in Peckham. They later moved to a farm west of Newkirk. She served as librarian for the Newkirk Public Library for 20 years. Mr. Maupin died Nov. 3, 1988. She was a charter member of the Newkirk Church of Christ and the Grant Card Club. She enjoyed reading, her church activities, and working as a volunteer at the nursing center. She is survived by two sons, Gary R. Maupin of Newkirk and W. Kirk Maupin of Broken Arrow; one daughter, Vicki I. Colvin of Leawood, Kan.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In a addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Arch Dotson. A memorial fund has been established with the Newkirk Church of Christ. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, 74647-0468. Jewell Cloe BakerTONKAWA — Jewell Cloe Baker, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at Willow haven Nursing Home. She was 88. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa with the Rev. Ray Paschen officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Jewell Cloe Baker was born Oct. 7, 1912, in Pine. Mo., the daughter of Sam and Ada (Hicks) Wilson. She attended school in the Three Sands area. On July 9, 1930 she married Carl Baker in Three Sands. She and her husband owned and operated the Jiffy Taxi Service in Tonkawa for twenty years. She attended the Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Doris Davis of Tonkawa, Darlene Van Blaricom of Broken Arrow, and Linda Allen of Blackwell; one sister Nellie Baker of Armada, Mich.; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one son, one sister, four brothers and on grandson. ObituariesKeith Clayton KriderKeith Clayton Krider former longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away Saturday Jan. 6, 2001, in Eureka Springs Nursing Home, in Eureka Springs, Ark., at the age of 87. Keith Clayton Krider was born June 14, 1913, in Fort Smith, Ark., the son of Clayton and Margaret Krider. On June 13, 1933, he married Ruth Barrick in Ponca City. On April 8, 1935, Keith went to work for Continental Oil Co., where he then worked in the Mechanical section of the refinery, advancing to a journeyman first class pipefitter. Later, Keith transferred to Research and Development working in the process laboratory as first class pipefitter where he was heavily involved in the fabrication of numerous pilot plants which were essential in the research of hydrocarbons. In addition to Keith’s fabrication and pipefitting skills he was highly regarded by his many co-workers, and was a friend to all. His cheerful attitude was a grat morale booster in the work place. Keith retired as leaderman from the process laboratory petroleum products dividion, R. and D. on Dec. 31, 1975, with over forty years of dedicated service to Conoco in Ponca City where he lived most of his life, before moving to Missouri 13 years ago. While living in Ponca City he was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and after moving to Missouri, he beacame a member of the All Faith United Methodist Church in Eagle Rock. He was an avid sports fan and he enjoyed bowling, gardening and playing cards. Surviving relatives include three sons, Jim Krider of Golden, Mo.; Neal Krider of San Jose, Calif.; and Rex Krider of Ponca City; one daughter, Carol Rrodriquez of Wylie, Texas; and one sister, Margaret Black of Pittsburg, Kan.; ten grandchildren amd several great-grandchildren. He was prededed in death by his wife Ruth Krider; two brithers, Hugh Krider and Kermit Krider; two sisters, Betty Larner and Flora Waltrip. His body has been cremated under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Resthaven Cemetery in Ponca City. paid obituary Eleanor Mary SwordsEleanor Mary Swords, beloved wife and mother, and longtime Ponca City resident, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001. She was 85. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan.16, 2001, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John J. Michalicka, Pastor, St. Mary’s Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan.15, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Eleanor was born on Aug. 29, 1915, in Nara Visa, NM. to Christopher and Maggie (Frame) Connell. She was raised on a ranch near Amistad, NM. Eleanor attended business college in St. Louis. On Feb. 8, 1941, she married Richard J. Swords in Mosquero, N.M. Shortly afterwards, the couple moved to Lamont and then to Ponca City in 1950 where they ran a dairy farm for 22 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Y.M.C.A. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and gardening. She is survived by: her husband Richard Sr. of the home; two sons, Richard J. Swords, Jr. and his wife Sheila of Ponca City and Roy Swords of Pt. Townsend, WA; one daughter, Eileen Sullivan of Midwest City; two brothers, Ralph Connell of Alpena, AR., and Allen Connell of Roswell, NM; one sister Catherine Davis of Stephenville, Texas; seven grandchildren and 11great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter, Sherrie Swords. Casket bearers will be Loyd Adams, Charles Covey, Shane Swords, Dave Fleharty, Max Rheam, and Bill Oldham. Honorary casketbearers will be Ron Crandell and Steve Morley. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. paid obituary Albert A. StrubleAlbert A. Struble, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2001, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 82. The funeral service will be Monday, 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. Babe Standerfer, pastor, First Baptist Church, Lamont, officiating. Burial will follow in Longwood Cemetery. Born April 19, 1918 at his grandmother’s house in Burbank, he was the son of Leonard James and Pearl Naomi Ingerham Struble. He attended schools at Valley Grove near the Bressie community. During World War II he served with the United State Army. On March 28, 1942 Albert and the former Maxine Reimer were married at Pawnee and they made their home in Ponca City. For many years Mr. Struble was self employed as a bulldozer operator working in soil conservation. Albert enjoyed fishing, playing pool and cards, and driving his dozer. He loved his family and took great pride in his relationship with his sisters. Surviving are his wife, Maxine, of the home; 3 daughters, Pat and her husband the Rev. John Robert McClung, Price, Utah, Sherri and her husband Ron Nuckols, Ponca City, and Jody and her husband Mike Elswick, Arkansas City, Kan.; a son, Philip and his wife Sandy Struble, Dallas, Texas; 4 sisters, Deloris Smith, El Dorado, Kan., and Bernice Batt, Thelma Larimer, and Shirley Dugan, all of Ponca City; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Sondra Gail, and 7 brothers. Caksetbearers will be Eric McClung, Tim McClung, Don Gaddis, Mark Myers, Travis Mullins and Morris Neighbors. Honorary casketbearers will be Bob Doyle, Ed Hundley, Glenn Reimer and Michael McClung. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Kidney Foundation, 3716 N.W. 58th, Suite 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. The family will be at 2808 Avon. paid obituary Services PendingGeneva Essary EatonTULSA — Geneva Essary Eaton, former resident of Ponca City, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at the Tulsa Regional Medical Center. She was 72. Survivors include her husband Gale of the home and, locally, Allen Hardesty and Vicky Kinkaid. Arrangements are under the direction of Peters-Stumpff Funeral Home of Skiatook. FuneralsMonday Edward Leroy RussellEdward Leroy Russell — Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Wheatland, Wyo. Gary E. MagnerGary E. Magner — Funeral at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist Church of Haysville, Kan. Nancy Geneva Jenkins DavisNancy Geneva Jenkins Davis — Services are scheduled for 10:30 a. m. at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City. NEWS BRIEFSAccident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Third Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 7:23 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 2900 block of North Pecan Road was reported to Ponca City police at 7:43 a.m. Friday. A man reported someone had run into his brick mailbox. 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. Accident — A man reported to Ponca City police at 8:34 a.m. Friday a vehicle had just driven through the center median at North First Street and Highland Avenue and knocked down all of the signs. An officer responded to the scene and the Traffic and Engineering Department was contacted. Cheryl (Red) has moved from Barney’s to South Avenue and 14th. Arney’s. adv. Molestation — A woman at Woodlands Elementary School, 2005 East Woodlands Road, reported to Ponca City police at 12 p.m. Friday her daughter had been molested by another student on the playground. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 12:35 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Floorcraft pre-inventory reduction sale continues. Includes all in-stock carpet, vinyl. 5th and Hartford. adv. Accident — A minor backing accident in the 100 block of South Osage Street was reported to Ponca City police at 2:47 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Sale! 20%, 50%, 70% savings. Kids/Her Review. adv. Intoxicated Subject — A cab drive in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 4:01 p.m. Friday an intoxicated man would not get out of his cab. An officer was assigned, and the man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Burglary — A woman in the 800 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 5:52 p.m. Friday she returned home and finding her garage door open. An officer was assigned, but the woman requested a report not be taken. 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. Theft — A woman in the 1000 block o North Birch Street reported some money had been stolen out of a cigarette case that was in her vehicle to Ponca City police at 6:54 p.m. Friday. 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. Domestic — A 911 call advised Ponca City police of shouting at an apartment in the 200 block of North Third Street at 11:27 p.m. Friday. Two officers responded to the scene. A 29-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were both taken into custody for domestic assault and battery. Wanted, Mac OS 8.5 CD and manual, will pay $25. Copeland Appliance, 315 East Grand. adv. Subject Held — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer asked Ponca City police to stand by while a search was made of a subject’s vehicle at 1:33 a.m. Saturday. A booking officer advised a 21-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, no seat belt, driving under suspension and speeding. 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 — An officer in the 3000 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 23-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, driving under suspension and failure to stay left of center and a 19-year-old man and a 25-year-old man for public intoxication at 2:11 a.m. Saturday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. R&G Style Shoppe. Winter clearance, regrouped and repriced, 50% off. Shop Newkirk and save. adv. Valentine Special. Manicures $13, pedicures $25. Call Michelle at Hair Etc. 762-4247. adv. LIFESTYLESAAUW Events Include Bridge, Review, Lunch AAUW Events Include Bridge, Review, LunchThe American Association of University Women will meet on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The program will be presented by Marta Maril about a Garfield Academy panel discussion by Randa Bloomfield and group students with their parents. Garfield Academy is a Fine Arts Magnet School with unique programs. AAUW is an organization interested in education and advancement of women. Their mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive social changes. Founded in 1881 in the United States, every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW seeks a diverse membership to achieve its educational goals. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meeting are held at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Ponca City Country Club. Three special interest groups meet each month. The next meetings of these groups are: Book Discussion Group at the home of Sandra Harrison at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15. The discussion will be led by Bette Lee on the book “Where the Heart Is.” Bridge group will meet at 7 p.m. in the home of Tara Phansalkar on Monday, Jan. 22. “Out to Lunch Bunch” will be hosted on Feb. 2 by Rosalie Bolene at Enrique’s. If you would like to know more about AAUW, call Barbara Moses, membership vice president, 765-7074, or branch president, Grace Chism, 765-3519. Wedding Plans AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Jerry Brace, 127 Whitworth, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Jean, to Jeffrey Lawrence Henley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Henley of Southlake, Texas. A March 24 wedding at First Christian Church is planned. Miss Brace is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, and a 2000 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics, and is a buyer for Fujitsu Network Communication in Richardson, Texas. Henley, a 1993 graduate of Keller High School in Keller, Texas, is also a 2000 graduate from the University of Texas. He has a bachelor of arts degree in economics, and is a cronolog accountant for Club Corp in Dallas, Texas. Jodi Janelle Evans EngagedMr. and Mrs. Brad Evans of Blackwell have announced the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Janelle, to Jeffrey Scott Weyers, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Weyers of Burt, N.Y. The couple will wed March 3 in a 5 p.m. ceremony at the First Christian Church of Blackwell. The bride-elect is a 1998 graduate of Oklahoma State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Family Relations and Child Development. She is employed by OSU Career Services as a recruiting coordinator. The prospective bridegroom is a 1998 graduate of OSU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Arkansas with a master’s degree in Animal Science. He is currently pursuing a doctorate at OSU. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Evans of Turon, Kan. and Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Uhrig of Hutchinson, Kan., and the late Veneta Uhrig. Weyers is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weyers of Lockport, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Raymondjack of Lyndonville, N.Y. Jill Hendrix Is Bride-ElectJill Renea Hendrix and Barton Ray Varner are planning a Feb. 3 wedding in First United Methodist Church. The announcement of their approaching marriage has been made by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hendrix of Ponca City. Varner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Varner, also of Ponca City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of George and Millie Hendrix of Lexington, and the great-granddaughter of Gene and Lucille Richardson of Ponca City. Varner is the grandson of Owen Rozell of Ponca City. Miss Hendrix, a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School, is attending the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. She plans to graduate in May with a bachelor of science degree in radiologic technology, specializing in ultrasound. The future bridegroom, also a 1996 PCHS graduate, has attended the University of Central Oklahoma. He is currently employed at Hope Lumber in Oklahoma City. YMCA Offering Aerobic ClassesThe YMCA is offering four group aerobics classes. The classes meet day and evening. Total Fitness meets at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class touches on all aspects of a fitness program: aerobic fitness, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The class is taught as a low impact class with high impact moves demonstrated. Each participant is urged to work at their own level and is challenged to continuous improvement. Target Training meets at 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. This class targets aerobic fitness with a basic step segment followed by a muscular strength and endurance portion to target muscular fitness. Participants use weights, rubber bands, a bench, the wall, and ankle weights as resistance. Target Toning meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This class is a muscular toning class. Each day of class concentrates on a different portion of the body. Monday is an overall workout, Wednesday is legs and a smaller portion to arms, and Thursday is arms and a smaller portion to legs. Each class also has an abdominal portion. Box Aerobics meets Monday at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. This class is a high energy class combining traditional hi/low aerobics with a mix of kick/boxing components. Floor work, weights and abdominals are also incorporated into the fun filled routine. Saturday Step meets at 9:30 a.m. This is a traditional step class. Call the YMCA, 765-5417, for more information. Little NewsMackenzie Diane Keeler Mick and Pam Keeler of Ponca City are announcing the birth of a daughter at 12:12 p.m. Jan. 3, 2001, at the Stillwater Medical Center. Mackenzie Diane Keeler weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandfather is Ron Smith of Ponca City, and paternal grandmother is Martha Keeler of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Lena Smith of Ponca City and B.J. Smith of Oklahoma City. Mandy Grimes Gives Program About Importance of ExerciseThe Noon Lions met Wednesday, Jan. 10, Mandy Grimes from St. Joseph Wellness Center gave a program about the benefits of exercise and the importance of “getting and staying fit.” She is an exercise leader in addition to doing program orientation and working with physical therapy and cardiac rehab. She gave a brief rundown of each system of the body (ranging from the circulatory system to the skeletal system) that is helped with exercise. She stated that they customize programs for each individual and they are willing to work with particular disabilities as well as challenge those who are more fit. She showed a pyramid of exercise that is similar in structure to the nutritional pyramid that is commonly used to teach basic nutrition. Members of the Po-Hi Band were present to thank the organization for the donation of $1250 for the Washington D.C. trip. The band members, including Kara Hardy, Drum Major; Jacque Salmons, Flag Corps Captain; and Emily Day, drum line percussionist; told of all that is planned for the trip. In preparation for marching in the 2.2 mile long parade route the band has been practicing extra hours. Through the marching season the band competed in contests at Owasso where they placed 11th , and Tulsa Union, where they placed 13th. They earned a superior rating at OSAA. The band members stated that the Choctaw Nation had donated the use of four buses, the drivers, and gasoline for the trip. According to Kara Hardy “We’re so excited to be going and thanks to all the community for the tremendous backing.” Student Leos were Emily Kent, who read the school calendar, and Kevin Stauffer, who told about his interests and plans for the future. The song leader was Ted Matson, and Gene Heagy gave the invocation. Guests included Greg Rohr. Announcements included a decision at board meeting to make memorial donations in the name of deceased Lions to the Lions Service Foundation of Oklahoma, and a request for Lions to assist with diabetes screening at The Martin Luther King “Blanket the Community Event.” The event is sponsored by the United Way and America Corps and will be held at Community Christian Church on Monday, Jan. 15. The Ponca City Noon Lions Club meets at the American Legion every Wednesday. They are the largest service organization worldwide and in Ponca City. Their goal is to assist in “wiping out” all preventable blindness worldwide and to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to needy in the local community. Their motto is “We Serve.” Meals on Wheels Menu ListedMeals 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. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday, Jan. 15: Beef and macaroni casserole; breaded cauliflower; dinner roll; Sunset jello salad; Rice Krispie square. Tuesday, Jan. 16: Meatloaf; whipped potatoes with brown gravy; cauliflower au gratin; kidney bean salad; peach cobbler. Wednesday, Jan. 17: Beef stroganoff with noodles; winter mix vegetables; dinner roll; fresh fruit salad; brownie. Thursday, Jan. 18: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with gravy; fried cabbage; tossed salad; raspberry gelatin. Friday, Jan. 19: Catfish fillet with tartar sauce; tater tots; zucchini; apple-raisin slaw; bread pudding. NOSU History Professor To Give DAR Program“Kate and Alice: Reluctant Women’s Libbers” is the title for a program to be presented by William D. Pennington for the 12:45 p.m. Jan. 19 meeting of the Ponca City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Marland’s Grand Home. Hostesses will be Mary Ruckel, chairman; Charlotte Hickman, Marcella Johnson, Dorthy McCabe, and Zenora Wright. The program is made possible in part by the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. William D. Pennington is a native Oklahoman who was born in Anadarko, but reared in Duncan. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Tulsa where he majored in history and secondary education. He was granted a Parriott Fellowship which enabled him to earn his master’s degree in history at the University of Tulsa and his Ph.D, also in history, from the University of Oklahoma. His major field of study at OU was the American West and Indian History. Dr. Pennington has been a teacher and administrator at the secondary, community college, and university levels for over 25 years, primarily in Oklahoma. He has made numerous presentations and published various articles in the fields of western history and student affairs. He has been active in civic and professional organizations which include the Salvation Army, Urban League, Rotary International, Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Oklahoma Historical Society. He is currently Dean of the Enid Campus and Professor of History at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. It Never Fails...It never fails. The phone rings and you need a pencil or an ink pen to jot down important information - but alas and alack - the writing mug contents are useless. Three Bic pens, a bank pen, a fake Mont Blance and a pencil that appears to have been chewed on all refuse to make a mark on paper or even the wall. Never mind one of these instruments left an ink blot on the hand that wanted to write something. Some of us have a low tolerance threshold for mechanical instruments or machines that decline to take marching orders from a higher intellect — or so we’ve been told. Meanwhile, one can prick themselves with a non-usable pen and scratch the message in blood. Or — if chalk is part of the mug cache — scribble the info on the carpet. Now the lack of paper to write on is another subject. If the telephone pad is empty, one can always doodle on a matchbook, back of an envelope or a bumpy napkin. When translating the lumpy napkin info, schooling in Braille is an absolute must. The time has come to decide where the matches and lighters are kept — now that cigarette smoking seems to be on the way out. Even though folks have quit the habit, they still pat their pockets or search their purses for something with which to fire up the birthday cake candles. Final answer was one of the those trigger type fireplace log lighters. About birthday cakes — it is a lot of fun to put those relighting trick candles on the cake, but if it involves healthy 11-year-olds, be prepared for spit in the frosting. Back to the pencil arena. A new invention — the Popcorn Fork — is held like a pencil. According to the inventor, Don Sothman, “After about one minute of practice users can be enjoying popcorn and other finger foods without the ‘Butter Fingers Syndrome.’ It is believed that this new patented invention will have a huge impact on our planet’s health.” Since a billion pounds of popcorn are consumed annually this amounts to a lot of “butter fingers.” The scientific side of the invention is that is saves napkins and napkins are made from trees and trees produce the oxygen we breath. According to the inventor “The Theory of Relativity means we will be snacking ourselves out of oxygen at the rate we’re going.” So do your part — use the “Popcorn Fork.” When your movie friends raise their eyebrows, just smile and tell them eating popcorn with a fork is kosher with the Rich and Famous. Besides, this silly fork has the seal of approval from Martha Stewart. Dr. Bob Blackburn Guest Speaker for PresbyteriansDr. Bob L. Blackburn, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, will be the speaker for the Mid Week Program at First Presbyterian Church on Jan. 18 at 6:20 p.m. The public is invited to attend the program. For more information call 762-2431 or 765-3270. A covered dish dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the church. Bob Blackburn is a native of Oklahoma who grew up in Edmond. He completed his bachelors’ degree at Southwestern State University, and earned his Master’s and Ph.d in History at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Blackburn is the author of 12 books, including “The Heart of the Promised Land,” “An Illustrated History of Oklahoma City,” “A History of the State Fair of Oklahoma,” and “Images of Oklahoma” as well as many articles in journals and magazines. He also produced a film series in 1982 on the basis for curriculum in Oklahoma History as well as serving as consultant for OETA’S “Oklahoma Passage.” Dr. Blackburn will speak about the New Historical Building, which will be located near the state Capitol, and share some of the many historical facts about the state. Regional Baby Contest Slated for FebruaryDoes your baby have a face that simply delights everyone? Then don’t miss the New Star Discovery, Inc. regional Most Beautiful Baby Contest in Ponca City, on Friday, Feb. 2. Boys and girls will compete in the following age divisions. 0-7 months, 8-14 months, 15-23 months, 24-35 months, 3-4 years and 5-6 years. Boys do not compete against girls in the age divisions. The Most Beautiful Baby Contest in Ponca City is a regional contest for children in the surrounding area. Every child entered in the regional contest qualifies for the state competition, where he or she could win a savings bond. For more information call toll free at 1-877-330-BABY or visit the website at www.newstardiscovery.com. SJRMC Classes Are Scheduled For Infant CPRAccording to the Oklahoma Safe Kids Coalition, more than 100 children die each year as a result of unintentional injuries. For every fatality, approximately 45 children require hospitalization and 1,300 require emergency treatment. Parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to learn lifesaving skills during an Infant/Child CPR class offered by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Saturday, Jan. 20. The class will be held from 9 a.m. - noon in Conference Room “C” at the hospital. Cost is $5 per person. “We commonly call them accidents, but most childhood injuries can be predicted and prevented,” said Sharon Clark, SJRMC’s childbirth educator and instructor for this class. “The cure doesn’t cost a lot or take much time. It does require the attention and effort of parents and other caregivers. We can’t prevent every bump and scrape, but by learning simple safety steps, we can reduce the risks children face.” SJRMC’s Infant/Child CPR and Safety class follows American Heart Association guidelines. The class provides information on keeping infants and young children safe and how to perform CPR properly. Parents, caregivers, other relatives, and interested friends and neighbors are encouraged to attend. Contact Clark, 765-0529, for more information, or to register. Singles Network To MeetThe Singles Network has announced an activity schedule for Jan. 14-10. Jan. 14, noon: Brunch at Sherry’s, call 762-1987, to see what to bring. Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.: Domino night at Jan’s, bring snacks to share. Jan. 18, 6 p.m.: General meeting at Furr’s. Jan. 20, 4 p.m.: Meet at Lowe’s parking lot to carpool to Galloways for a birthday dinner. Williams Celebrate 65 YearsMr. and Mrs. Leroy Williams, 1809 Monument, will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary Jan. 16. Family and friends are invited to send the couple cards in honor of the occasion. A family dinner is planned for the honorees today. Leroy Williams and Geneva Carmichael were married in Winfield, Kan. on Jan. 16, 1936. They resided west of Ponca City in the Round Grove Community most of their married life. They retired from farming in 1989 and moved to their present home in Ponca City. They have two daughters and sons-in-law: Carolyn and Jim Chanslor of Ponca City, and Donna and Harold Riechers of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: Mark, Liliana and Nicholas Liegerot, Cheri (Liegerot), David, Kelli, Krista and Kailea Rowland; Alicia Liegerot and Melissa Bradley of Ponca City; Cindy (Kirtley), Ron, Jennifer and Michael Yotsey of Oklahoma City; Gary Kirtley of Dallas, Texas; and Kathy (Kirtley) and Jerry Hightower of Wichita, Kan. Women Invited To Attend PCCWC Lunch, ProgramAll area women are invited to come to the “SPECtacular” luncheon on Jan. 17, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, call Jeanette, 580-765-8427, to make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. “A Sure Frame-Up” special feature will be China Painter Helen Logan of Coffeyville, Kan. who recently returned from the China Painters Convention. Mother of five, Mrs. Logan will give the program “Focus on the Future-Make Contacts.” This well-known speaker and China Painter, and her husband ,train harness horses on their farm in Coffeyville. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday with Wanda Headrick in charge of the meeting. Pat Meller gave the devotional, “New Year’s Resolutions.” Natalie McCoy led the TOPS Pledge, and Joan Hendrickson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Joan Radabaugh was named as Best Loser, and Diane Smith won the Ha Ha pot. Forbidden food for the week is peanut butter. Members voted to donate to the benevolent fund for The Mission on South Avenue. Announcement was made that State Recognition Day will be held April 6-7 in Enid. Fern Black gave the tip of the week concerning D-Day for TOPS. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encourage to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 5:45-6:15 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Reception To Honor CoupleLester and Erma Mathes, longtime residents of Ponca City, are celebrating 50 years of marriage on Jan. 20. Their children and grandchildren are hosting a reception for the couple 2-4 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, 3454 South Ranch Drive. Friends are invited to attend, and the couple requests that there be no gifts. Mr. Mathes worked for the City of Ponca City 1953-63 and then was employed with Oklahoma Natural Gas Company. He retired from ONG in 1987 after 25 years of service. Mrs. Mathes was a homemaker for many years before attending the Blackwell Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center as an LPN, and later, as a respiratory therapy technician. She retired in 1987 with 19 years service. Children of the couple are Bill Mathes of Slidell, La. and Linda Mathes of Champaign, Ill. Grandchildren are John Mathes of Bartlesville, Dianna Reed of Bartlesville, Bret Elam of Rantoul, Ill. and Matt Elam of Champaign, Ill.Great-grandchildren include Lyric Mathes of Bartlesville, Andre, Jacob and Caylee Reed of Bartlesville, Jasmine Elam of Rantoul, Ill., and Mary Elam of Champaign, Ill. Wheatheart Menu AnnouncedFor 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. 15: Holiday Tuesday, Jan. 16: Barbecue beef; tomato rice soup; mixed vegetables or vegetable sticks; bun; ice cream. Wednesday, Jan. 17: Macaroni and cheese and ham; tomato relish; oven fried okra; cornbread and margarine; frosted cherry gelatin. Thursday, Jan. 18: Vegetable meatloaf; coleslaw; buttered corn; whole wheat roll and margarine; peaches; sugar cookie. Friday, Jan. 19: Chicken and noodles; seasoned green beans; tropical mixed fruit; biscuit and margarine; gingerbread. Lifestyles Page InformationForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News (baby) announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. In order to keep stories current, The News prefers to have wedding stories submitted within two weeks of the event; however, we will use a photograph and story within three months after the event. If a wedding story is submitted more than one month after the event, the date will not be used and the story may be abbreviated. We cannot reproduce photographs from a newspaper or magazine. Prints or negatives only, please. Either color or black and white photos are acceptable. Soft focus pictures do not reproduce well in a newspaper. Almost any size photograph is acceptable since they will be computer-enlarged or reduced as needed. Photographs are included with wedding anniversary information beginning at 25 years. There is no charge for wedding, anniversary or engagement announcements or any news article used in Lifestyles, and pictures are returned free of charge. A return name and address should be printed on the back of the photographs. “Sticky” notes are preferred since ink may show through the picture if the writer presses too hard. The News cannot be responsible for the spelling of names if the information submitted is handwritten rather than typed. Forms are preferred; however, the Lifestyles Editor is available to write the story from facts you provide (Just provide her with the “who, what, when, where, etc. ”). It is not necessary for you to write the actual story, but you may certainly do so if you desire; but, be aware that the story is subject to editing. Items may be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or brought in person to The News. Please be sure to include a name and telephone number in case more information is needed. Those who would like to mail information should include the post box number 191 for the Ponca City News, 74602-0191. Fax number is 580-765-7800. Telephone number for the Ponca City News is 580-765-3311. E-mail address is lifestyles@poncacitynews.com Further information about lifestyle items to be published in The News may be obtained by contacting the Lifestyles Editor. If the article is intended for the Lifestyle pages please write this on the material you submit by mail. As a service to readers of The News forms may be found via e-mail. Address is http://www.poncacitynews.com/lifeforms Announcement of a birth requires a signature and telephone number by a parent or grandparent. If the parents of the baby are not married a special form must be signed by the father of the child. These forms are available at the Lifestyles desk. Birth announcements will not be taken by phone. Ponca City HappeningsSunday 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. Tuesday Review Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the home of Esther McKelvey, 1912 Meadowbrook. Each member will tell about her memories of an unforgettable Christmas. The third Tuesday in February the meeting will be hosted by Ruth Stone with Nada Fetrow giving the review. Wednesday 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. The Jan. 24 meeting will be hosted by Bayard Casey, 200 North Tenth. Hostesses will be Claudia Hamilton and Jane Johnson. Mark LaBossiere will give the program about the “Cann Center Trust.” Chapter FC of PEO will meet Jan. 17 with Barbara Manering. Co-hostesses will be Bernice Baxter and Pearl Farris. Mrs. Manering will give the program, an update about Cottey Junior College. Chapter El of PEO will meet for a Dutch lunch at noon Jan. 17 at Conoco. Members should go to gate F and ask for directions to the University Learning Center. Dr. Brenda Stacy will direct a tour of the center. 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.” AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meeting are held at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Ponca City Country Club. Three special interest groups meet each month. For more information call Barbara Moses, 765-7074, or Grace Chism, 765-3519. SPORTSWildcat Pressure Tops Sapulpa Wildcat Pressure Tops SapulpaBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer The Ponca City Wildcats beat the Sapulpa Chieftains 57-45 at Robson Field House Friday night in a game that demonstrated the difference between a good sophomore team and a good senior team. It was a game where the whole team emerged as the star of the game for all the intangibles everyone contributed on defense by disrupting the Chieftains, or handling the ball on offense without turning it over. Although the ‘Cats didn’t shoot free throws well, 13-21, they committed very few fouls and sent the Chieftains to the line three times where the visitors shot 1-3. Ponca City only turned the ball over 10 times, while the home team forced Sapulpa to give it back 15 times. It was an emotional game on a night when Tara Cries-For-Ribs and Billy Broughton were crowned Queen and King of Courts. The band played during intermissions and thanked everyone for their support. The Wildcats trailed in the first half by as much as eight points. The Chieftains led 18-13 after the first quarter and 28-22 at the half. But, the crowd was there. “We had another large crowd for the second Friday night,” Wildcat coach Ron Arthur said. “The student body was loud. They were all loud and the noise from the crowd was a big part of the game. I just want them to know they are appreciated.” Defense was the number one concern of the Wildcats before Christmas. In the two games since the break, the Wildcats have allowed Bartlesville 48 points and Sapulpa 45 points. Sapulpa’s Darieon Davis, a 6-foot-2-inch sophomore is the state’s second leading scorer in Class 6A with a 23.7 average. He scored 26 points Friday, but none of the other Chieftains scored more than five points. The Wildcats came out in the third quarter, which lasted about 8 minutes chronologically, and scored 13 points while the Chieftains managed 7. Late in the third quarter the Chieftains lost their composure and confidence under Wildcat pressure. Turnovers by the Chieftains became fast break points for the home team. The game was tied at 35 entering the final period where the Wildcats finally took the lead. It was small at first, but the lead grew. As the clocked ticked closer to the end, Sapulpa started fouling. They fouled Tim Frick and Billy Broughton. Neither was a good choice. Frick made 6 of 7, while Broughton made 3 of 4. Broughton scored 17 to lead the Wildcats. Two others were in double digits. James Anno made 14 points and Tim Frick scored 10. Josh Pitts made four. Kris Upchurch and Blaine Petrie scored three points and Jared Brashears scored two. The other heroes of the game were Devin Anderson, Steven Morris, Cameron Moore, Landis Blackburn and Justin . Lady Cats Stumble To SapulpaBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer Ponca City High School crowned senior Tara Cries For Ribs Queen of Courts Friday at Robson Field House. Following her coronation ceremony, the queen surveyed her domain and saw an invading band of Sapulpa Lady Chieftains. Although the Lady Chieftains won the battle, 54-50, the queen and her court will return the visit to Sapulpa on Jan. 30. It was a good game, but the Lady Cats managed to convert only 2 of 8 from the line. Cries For Ribs almost won the game single handed as she shot 11-for-22 and poured in a season high 27 points on a night when good things happened when Cries For Ribs was involved on offense or defense. “Cries For Ribs had a great game and did exactly what she was supposed to do,” coach Jamie Burtner said. The Lady Cats jumped out to a 16-11 first quarter lead and in spite of several players fighting the žu, the girls made crisp passes and ran their plays with precision. But, as the game wore on, so did the girls and appeared flat-footed and the Lady Chieftains appeared to have an easier time picking off passes. It was all a reigning queen could ask of her attendants. But, during the second quarter, the invaders stormed the castle wall and took a 26-23 advantage at halftime. The Lady Cats trailed by four at the end of three, 40-36. After the break, Cries For Ribs immediately hit a 3-pointer to make the score 40-39. Then Sapulpa mounted an eight point run to make the score, 48-39. The game was over, but the Lady Cats did not quit and with 20 seconds remaining, Cries For Ribs hit another three to bring the girls to within three, 53-50. The Lady Chieftains converted a foul shot to make the score, 54-50, and the game, a two possession game. Burtner said the Lady Cats gave Sapulpa too many second chance opportunities. Both teams were active on the board. Ponca City hauled in 21 and Sapulpa collected 20. Each team pulled down 10 offensive rebounds and committed 15 turnovers. The Lady Cats shot 12-19, 2-point shots and 8-25, 3-point shots. Sapulpa shot 11 - 21 and 9 - 21. “And, Sapulpa made some shots when they needed them,” she said. Cries For Ribs led all scorers with 27 points. Jena Birdsong scored six. Jamie Prado, Mallory Hodge and Melissa Fore each scored four points. Sapulpa’s Twiggy McIntyre, the state’s leading scorer in Class 6A with a 20.6 average was held to 16 points. However, Nicole Ellis and Jeannine Bennett each scored above average. Ellis scored 12 points and Bennett, 10. But in the end, free throws were the difference. The Lady Cats managed only 2-8 from the free throw line, while Sapulpa made 5 of 12. High School Basketball By The Associated Press Friday’s Games BOYS Afton 66, Fairland 38 Allen 50, Butner 37 Alva 58, Chisholm 41 Amber-Pocasset 73, Washington 70 Anadarko 43, Cache 42 Ardmore 62, Altus 26 Arnett 58, Reydon 49 Asher 83, Strother 33 Atoka 65, Sulphur 61 Beggs 75, Okemah 43 Berryhill 59, Nowata 47 Bethany 69, Jones 55 Buffalo 63, Vici 49 Burns Flat-Dill City 46, Cordell 34 Calumet 63, Hydro-Eakly 53 Caney 55, Stringtown 22 Caney Valley 83, Barnsdall 46 Capitol Hill 55, U.S. Grant 50 Carl Albert 89, Noble 72 Carney 61, Paden 55, OT Casady 54, Heritage Hall 51 Cascia Hall 46, Holland Hall 32 Cashion 83, Wellston 62 Chandler 62, Prague 35 Chattanooga 74, Grandfield 41 Cheyenne 80, Canute 54 Chickasha 45, El Reno 33 Cimarron 59, Cherokee 55 Claremore 60, Webster 41 Clayton 82, Buffalo Valley 30 Cleveland 62, Collinsville 48 Clinton 63, Weatherford 57 Cookson Hills 43, Siloam Springs, Ark. 33 Corn Bible 57, OKC Knights 51 Covington-Douglas 85, Pond Creek-Hunter 61 Coyle 87, Agra 53 Crooked Oak 54, Chr. Heritage 42 Davis 61, Turner 45 Dewey 46, Pawhuska 42 Dibble 51, Vanoss 50 Dickson 58, Lone Grove 26 Durant Victory Life 74, Grace Christian 39 Dustin 96, Haileyville 61 Earlsboro 79, Bowlegs 74, 2OT Edmond Santa Fe 53, Choctaw 39 Elgin 59, Marlow 53 Elmore City 62, Paoli 49 Erick-Sweetwater 68, Hammon 55 Eufaula 52, Talihina 35 Fairview 54, Hennessey 37 Fletcher 57, Sterling 53 Forgan 53, South Gray, Kan. 45 Fort Cobb-Broxton 65, Cyril 44 Fox 45, Ringling 43 Frontier 76, Mulhall-Orlando 73 Garber 57, Waukomis 46 Gracemont 56, Cement 48 Guthrie 70, Shawnee 66 Harrah 71, Western Heights 64 Heavener 62, Pocola 45 Hobart 51, Navajo 45 Hooker 68, Boise City 55 Howe 59, McCurtain 39 Idabel 62, Broken Bow 33 Indiahoma 60, Duke 34 Inola 70, Kellyville 55 Jay 58, Chelsea 51 John Marshall 68, Northwest 55 Kansas 72, Oaks 47 Keota 62, Quinton 46 Keyes 63, Hardesty 45 Kingfisher 51, Watonga 49 Kremlin-Hillsdale 51, Burlington 31 Laverne 60, Seiling 45 Lawton MacArthur 56, Lawton Eisenhower 43 Leedey 53, Sharon-Mutual 37 Liberty 50, Depew 49 Lindsay 58, Blanchard 45 Lomega 57, Crescent 53 Lookeba-Sickles 103, Mt. View-Gotebo 26 Macomb 82, Sasakwa 23 Madill 55, Kingston 52 Mannford 39, Catoosa 26 Marietta 64, Hinton 48 Maysville 47, Wayne 42 McAlester 84, Hugo 55 McGuinness 55, Millwood 39 McLish 60, Varnum 51 McLoud 68, Bethel 61 Meeker 47, Stroud 40 Miami 42, Grove 30 Midwest |