LOCAL

Oklahoma Stays in Step
Johnson Supporters Stun Ray
Cox Says She is Out At Pioneer Vo Tech
Jennifer Hughes Named Officer of Year For 308th Squadron
Pizazz at the Poncan Includes Local History
Ponca Tribe Sponsors Substance Abuse Poisons Awareness Week
NOC Roustabouts Set Annual Benefit Concert for March 25
EDAB Recommends Plan For Cooperative Agreement
NOC Wild West of Past
A Vote on Work Comp Bill
Overlooked Poison Risks

Oklahoma Stays in Step

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican George W. Bush appears in the driver’s seat for the November general election after he and Democrat Al Gore scored runaway victories in Oklahoma’s presidential primaries.

That’s a no-brainer considering the fact Bush is from neighboring Texas, is running in a state that hasn’t voted Democratic since 1964 and is standard-bearer for a united GOP in Oklahoma.

Also, exit polls show many conservative Democrats opted to vote Tuesday for former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley, who had dropped out of the race.

Still, the chairman of Gore’s state campaign, Mike Turpen, said the ingredients are in place for the vice president to be victorious in November.

‘‘I admit we have our work cut out for us, but our candidate expects to do well in Oklahoma in November and I think we will,’’ Turpen said, citing Gore’s experience and saying he will benefit from an era of prosperity and world peace.

‘‘Oklahomans know that Gore has the experience from day one to be president,’’ added Turpen, a former attorney general and state Democratic Party chairman.

Republican Gov. Frank Keating, however, said President Clinton will be an albatross for Gore, making him ‘‘a very unattractive candidate to Oklahoma voters.’’

Voting was very light, with less than half of the 631,000 that voted in the presidential primary four years ago going to the polls this time.

Bush grabbed all 38 of Oklahoma’s GOP national delegates, who will be picked at a state convention in April. Gore picked up 38 delegates, to Bradley’s seven, and will add to his total at the Democratic state convention.

In final, unofficial returns, Bush had 98,781 or 79 percent, votes to 12,973 for McCain and 11,595 for Keyes. Steve Forbes and Gary Bauer got minimal support.

In the Democratic race, Gore had 92,6451, or 69 percent, to Bradley’s 34,301, or 25 percent. Lyndon LaRouche had 7,882.

Johnson Supporters Stun Ray

By NORM PETERSEN

News Managing Editor

New City Commissioner Pam Johnson said she was stunned and overwhelmed.

Outgoing incumbent Keni Ray said he didn’t know how to explain it.

Both were reacting to Tuesday night’s city election in which Johnson upset Ray, 1,551-1,260, for Seat No. 4 on the City Commission. The numbers translated to a 55.2 percent majority for Johnson.

“I was surprised,” Johnson admitted Wednesday morning. “I think we probably saw more voters from the west side and southeast side of town. They were the ones who did it, not me.

“The feedback I got,” she continued, “is that the people wanted to see some changes.”

Ray, who works in public relations for Conoco, had been on the commission 18 months. He was elected unopposed to fill an unexpired term in the summer of 1998.

“I’m not sure why it happened,” said Ray, who was heavily favored in most corners to gain a full three-year term.

“I’m a little disappointed,” he added. “There are some important issues coming before the city ... [The commission] had already started work on making the best decision. I’m disappointed I won’t see some of those things completed.”

Johnson, a nurse with the Critical Care Unit at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, said she will concentrate on three areas with the commission.

“I want to bring better information from the commission to the people and better information from the people to the commission,” she said.

“I’m also very pro-safety. Anything that deals with firemen, policemen concerns me. I think that has a lot to do with my job.”

“And,” she added, “I’m very high on our youth. I want to see them more involved in the political arena — learning about it.”

Johnson said her victory was a tribute to a grass-roots movement.

“We didn’t have the money to run a big campaign,” she explained. “That’s why we waited until the last minute. I’m very amazed — not that I won, but at the support.”

Johnson gave credit to her supporters. “It’s common for people to say, ‘I can’t make a difference.’ Well, they did. The people made a difference.”

Ray was gracious in defeat.

“I can tell you this,” he said. “My life got a lot simpler last night.

“I hope Mrs. Johnson will be a very good city commissioner. I wish her nothing but the best.”

Cox Says She is Out At Pioneer Vo Tech

By KRISTI HAYES

News Education Editor

Pioneer Technology Center assistant superintendent Dr. Janet Cox said the school’s board of education did not renew her contract Tuesday night for the 2000-2001 school year.

Cox said the board voted, 3-2, not to renew her contract after spending nearly six hours in executive session.

In a conflicting report, board president Larry Buck said the official position of the board is that it took no action on her contract.

“A motion was made after executive session to renew her contract. That motion failed by a 2-3 vote. Then, a motion was made to take no action on the item and that passed by a 3-2 vote,” he explained.

Superintendent Dr. Sally Downey agreed with Cox.

Downey said the minutes and tapes of the meeting showed the board did not renew Cox’ contract. “The board absolutely voted 3-2 not to renew Janet’s contract,” she said.

Buck also stated that the board spoke with Gary Bracken, board attorney, and requested he notify Cox of her right to a due process hearing.

“If she requests a hearing, it will be scheduled according to Oklahoma State school law. The due process hearing will allow the facts to be presented to the board from both sides of this issue and at that time the board can make its final decision,” Buck said.

Cox was hesitant about making comments. “My lawyer, Lana Tyree of Oklahoma City, will advise me what to do next,” she said.

Tyree is a well-known activist in the state for women’s rights.

Downey was shocked by the board’s action. “This is a tremendous loss to Pioneer Tech. I don’t know were we go from here,” she said. Downey also stated she recommended Cox for renewal.

Buck said a due process hearing is the only logical process to pursue.

“After lengthy discussion with our attorney, it is my opinion that the due process hearing is the only fair way that the facts on both sides of the issue can be clearly presented to the board. Not until this process is completed and the facts presented can the board make its decision,” he said.

Two months ago, an anonymous group of employees at PTC drafted a letter of no confidence concerning Cox and superintendent Downey. The existence of the letter was first reported by The Ponca City News on Jan. 11, 2000.

Buck stated it is the policy of the board not to respond to any anonymous letters.

“It was not until Dec. 20, 1999, that the board was provided with real documentation that a substantial numbers of employees had real concerns,” he said.

The board reaffirmed its faith in Downey in mid-January, offering her a three-year contract extension. Cox’s contract was on the agenda in February, but board members took no action.

In other action Tuesday night, board members voted 4-1 to amend the new Exit Interview Policy. The old policy stated the committee would consist of two board members and one administrative team member. The new policy states that if the person leaving objects to a member of the administrative team being present, the decision would be honored.

Jennifer Hughes Named Officer of Year For 308th Squadron

Jennifer Hughes, daughter of Gary and Janet Hughes of Ponca City, recently was named the 308th Fighter Squadron’s Company Grade Officer of the Year by the Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command.

Jennifer competed against 30 other officers in the squadron and won the award based on her superior professionalism and officership skills. “Her efforts toward accomplishing the mission at Luke AFB and her contributions to the local community are noteworthy,” according to M.C. Barton, Lt. Col., USAF.

Leading the largest flight in AETC, Hughes commands more than 200 technicians in three career fields and a $106 million munitions stockpile. She led the flight to support more than 27,000 munitions movements and more than 33,000 wing sorties.

Hughes was a volunteer with Housing and Urban Development, helping to set up housing for low-income single parents, Mesa Lutheran Hospital and vice president of the Evangelical Episcopal Church board.

She is working toward a doctorate’s degree in organized leadership.

Jennifer is a 1988 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 1992 Air Force Academy graduate. She is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Ariz.

Pizazz at the Poncan Includes Local History

Pizazz at the Poncan will be presented at the beautiful, historic Poncan Theatre at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9. The format of the show will include the history of the Poncan Theatre as well as some local history to include the 101 Ranch Rodeo, the Big “V” Ranch, and featured American Indian dancers.

A cast of young and not so young talent will provide an afternoon of entertainment. Entertainers will include the international tap champion of the world as well as a vocalist from the Manhattan School of Music.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. They may be purchased at First National Bank, Pioneer Bank and Trust, Home National Bank, Bank of America and Chamber of Commerce. All profits will benefit the Young Artist Scholarship Fund which will be used locally for Ponca City youth.

Viewing the costumes for the production will be worth the price itself. Mary Sanders is in charge of the costumes and is designing, renting, and crafting special period dress for such well-known actors as Scarlett O’Hara, Rhett Butler, Mae West and Carman Miranda. Scotty Eatherly and Lilly Strickland are loaning some authentic 1927 to 1935 evening wear much like what was worn opening night at the Poncan in 1927.

Early movie, stage and 101 Ranch characters depictors will perform in the first sequence to a ragtime number. Charlie Chaplin, Valentino, Sally Rand, Will Rogers, Shirley Temple and the Marx Brothers will be among the famous stars also portrayed.

The show will include many tap dance numbers following the style of dance present in the early years of the Poncan Theatre.

The vaudeville section will reflect acts reminiscent of stage road shows that were once prominent at the Poncan. Vocal numbers, ventriloquists, opera and music theater will dominate this portion of the program.

Country and western, both old and new, will take center stage in another segment of the show. Cynthia Crowe, Larrell Birdsong and a men’s quartet, along with several soloists, will have an Opry-style performance planned to revive memories of western swing which was so popular many years ago. Included in this portion will be some gospel selections where such notables as Tim Muniz and The Forgiven will be featured.

The “Hooray for Hollywood” will star six show girls along with depictions of movie personalities such as John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett and Rhett, Carman Miranda, W.C. Fields, Mae West, Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Swanson, Rocky Balboa and Mary Poppins.

Ponca Tribe Sponsors Substance Abuse Poisons Awareness Week

WHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Tribe is sponsoring a Substance Abuse/Poisons Awareness Week March 20-24, 1-3 p.m. daily at the Ponca Tribal Cultural building. The public is invited and parents, grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to attend this event with their children. Door prizes will be given.

The opening introduction and welcome will be given by Bennett Arkeketa, Charlie Primeaux, and Kinsel Lieb. On March 20 Leland Pappan will be the moderator for the SDC presentation on inhalant abuse, and on March 21, a clinic/CHR/ and Youth Outreach will be moderated by Jeff Lieb and Kinsel Lieb.

Jason Freeman’s presentation on the film The Broken Cord will concern Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Jeff Lieb and Charlie Primeaux will be moderators. Carol Leclair will lead a presentation on FAS at 6 p.m. March 22.

Leland Pappan will be the moderator March 23 for Women’s rehab/Youth Services/Domestic Violence. A luncheon will be provided for the March 24 community-wide invitation to hear motivational speaker Dr. Chaney or Sleepy Eyes La Frombosie. Jeff Lieb will be the moderator. Closing remarks will be given by Bennett Arkeketa, tribal chairman.

NOC Roustabouts Set Annual Benefit Concert for March 25

TONKAWA — The Roustabouts, Northern Oklahoma College traveling musical show troupe, will appear on the Northern Performing Arts Center stage for its annual benefit concert Saturday, March 25.

Concert time is 8 p.m. and admission is $5 per person with a special rate of $15 for families of three or more.

From the opening number Cup of Life to the rousing finale God Bless the USA featuring Ty Albers of Blackwell, the group of 17 vocalists and 10 instrumentalists will present an exciting evening of fast-paced entertainment enhanced by their dazzling choreography and colorful costumes.

Featured soloists include Martha Hayes of Wakita, singing Brittany Spears’ Sometimes and Jennifer Butler of Arkansas City, performing Nadine Renee’s Next to Me. Jerry Walker, Crescent, croons the Joey McIntyre ballad Stay the Same, and Tye Palmer, Perkins, offers Millennium by Robbie Williams.

Tyler Prather of Ada renders a saxophone solo on Kenny G’s romantic ballad Forever in Love. For a change of pace, the NOCturnes go country with Martina McBride’s I Love You.

The band performs Birth of a Band by Quincy Jones and Gershwin’s Summertime, adapted by the NOC Combo, later switching to the driving beat of Herbie Mann’s Memphis Underground.

1999-2000 Roustabouts include vocalists Jennifer Butler, Arkansas City; Susie Black, Bartlesville; Ty Albers, Sue Faussett, Brian Kindred, Donnie Mayden and Hunter Parker, Blackwell; Autumn Riley, Covington; Jerry Walker, Crescent; Megan Kubik and Joe Morgan, Enid; Amanda Hogan, Guymon; Scott Blosch, Morrison; Tye Palmer, Perkins; Jennifer Nolte, Perry; Erin Sylvester, Ponca City; and Martha Hayes, Wakita.

Instrumentalists are Tyler Prather, Ada; Leila Hanks, Crescent; Rocky Dickinson and Chrissy Smith, Newkirk; Dan Gehring, Sarah Round and Jason Stillwell, Ponca City; Amanda Francisco, Pond Creek; Leslie Shults, Skiatook; and Ryan Dent, Wakita.

Technical crew are Bert Carp, Broken Arrow, sound board; Travis Englehardt, Skiatook, light board; and Jared Auld, Tonkawa, and Kevin Young, Ponca City, spot lights.

New Roustabouts for 2000-2001 will be selected by auditions during the day.

Auditions for vocalists will begin at 9:30 a.m. March 25 in the NPAC Choir Room, and tryouts for instrumentalists will begin at 1 p.m. in the Band Room. All participants in the auditions are invited to the evening show and new members will be introduced during the concert.

High school seniors interested in auditioning as vocalists or instrumentalists should contact Roustabouts director Dineo Heilmann at (580) 628-6334 or Wilma Harman, assistant director, at (580) 628-6335.

EDAB Recommends Plan For Cooperative Agreement

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Ponca City Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) Tuesday voted to recommend to the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence.

Funding for EDAB comes from city funds and is administered by the Chamber. The agenda calls for discussing and voting on the approval of the cooperative agreement. However Gary Martin, city manager, and Mayor Tom Leonard, gave their opinions the advisory board is a recommending body only and cannot enter into a contract. In any event the City Commission will apparently have the final say if the matter is approved by the Chamber Board.

In other action EDAB tabled the matter of modifying the building lease agreement between the City of Ponca City and Unitherm. Ricky Flak, vice chairman, presiding in the absence of EDAB chairman Carl Renfro, appointed a committee to study the issue and return with a recommendation.

Jan Jarrett, executive director of Economic Development, indicated a special meeting will be needed prior to the April meeting because the present agreement is due to expire soon.

Serving on the committee will be Karen Furman, George Ferguson and Tim Burg.

The matter had gone from EDAB to the City Commission and bounced back to EDAB for yet another recommendation.

NOC Wild West of Past

Northern Oklahoma College invites the community to enjoy a look at the Wild West of the past via “Showmanship and the Wild West: Oklahoma’s Wild West Exhibitions, 1886-1933,” a TRACKS traveling exhibit March 20-25.

The display is on view in the Eleanor Hays Gallery of the Northern Performing Arts Center on the Tonkawa campus. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during the evening of March 23 for the Always ... Patsy Cline show. Admission to the gallery is free.

This exciting and colorful exhibition brings back the bygone days of the Wild West Show, an entertainment extravaganza that told the story of western settlement. Developed by the Associates of the Western History Collection at the University of Oklahoma, the 40 wall-hanging pieces feature photographs, diary excerpts and colorful show memorabilia.

Wild West shows were a cultural phenomenon that rivaled chautauquas and circuses and helped mold a collective image of the American West. These tremendously popular shows and their performers were staples of American and European entertainment for nearly 50 years. Movies, other forms of entertainment and the Great Depression brought the Wild West shows to a close by 1939.

The Wild West exhibit features numerous items concerning two of the country’s most successful shows — Oklahoma’s Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show and the Miller Brothers’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show. Pawnee Bill (Gordon W. Lillie) initiated the first Oklahoma Wild West show, touring the United States from 1888 to 1913, before retiring to develop a 2,000-acre showplace ranch near Pawnee.

The celebrated Miller brothers, Joe, Zack and George, with their father Colonel George W. Miller, had put together the 110,000-acre spread near Marland before putting their first traveling show on the road in 1907. Tom Mix, the premier cowboy motion picture star of the 1920s and 30s, got his start in show business with the Millers. World War I ended the Millers’ first Wild West Show and the Great Depression put an end to their second venture.

“Showmanship and the Wild West” tours as a TRACKS traveling exhibit. TRACKS is a project of the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the Oklahoma Museums Association funded with support from Sonic, America’s Drive-In, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, the Union Pacific Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information contact Schmitz at (580) 628-6670 or the Oklahoma Museums Association at (405) 424-7757.

A Vote on Work Comp Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A bill to revamp the workers’ compensation system in Oklahoma has passed the state Senate in surprisingly easy fashion.

Tuesday’s vote was 45-3 for Senate Bill 1606, which would replace the Workers’ Compensation Court with an administrative process. The measure now goes to the House for consideration and is likely to wind up in a joint conference committee for final work.

The current system was condemned by supporters of Sen. Scott Pruitt’s bill as mainly benefitting doctors and lawyers. Opponents said it is weighted toward employers’ interests over that of workers.

Voting against the plan were Sens. Gene Stipe, D-McAlester, Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa and Bernest Cain, D-Oklahoma City.

Pruitt, R-Broken Arrow, said his bill is an attempt to get at the root cause of why Oklahoma has a costly system that is hurting economic development.

He said that under the state’s adversarial process, the employees and employers are subservient to the system.

‘‘I tell you senators, something’s not right’’ with the process, Pruitt said, citing statistics showing Oklahoma employers pay high insurance rates and workers get fewer benefits than most other states.

Oklahoma is one of only three states that relies on a court system to administer workers’ compensation claims. The others are Tennessee and Nebraska.

Stipe was among those blaming high medical costs — and not attorney fees — for high insurance rates, instead of attorneys.

He said business groups such as the state Chamber of Commerce were pushing Pruitt’s plan and ‘‘it is not a balanced bill.’’

‘‘I believe the system works much better than the perception,’’ said Sen. Brad Henry, D-Shawnee, who cited cost cutting from previous work comp reform measures. He said he is concerned Pruitt’s bill could actually increase costs by ‘‘adding another layer to the process.’’

Sen. Owen Laughlin, R-Woodward, said the system rewards legal firms that are located in Oklahoma City and do big-volume business, but at a high cost to the system and little benefit to employees.

Sen. Lewis Long, D-Glenpool, voted for the bill, but said he was ‘‘reluctant to think it’s going to help the working people.’’ He said a major cost concern not being addressed is safety programs that employers are ‘‘too damn cheap’’ to put in place.

Sen. Dave Herbert, D-Midwest City, said Oklahoma’s system is plagued by fraudulent claims. He called the measure ‘‘a breath of fresh air.’’

Under the current system, there are 10 workers’ compensation judges who preside over cases in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Pruitt’s bill creates an Employee Assistance Administrator Program to help employees and employers resolve claims. The current court system would be replaced by an administrative system of mediators and magistrates who would guide parties through the system.

Mediators would be located throughout the state, causing claims to be processed faster and getting benefits to the injured workers sooner, Pruitt said.

Overlooked Poison Risks

Childhood poisoning is a hazard often overlooked by parents and caregivers. Even innocent-looking items like household plants and vitamin supplements can poison a child in less than a minute.

Annually, more than 1.1 million unintentional poisonings among children age five and under are reported to U.S. poison control centers. In 1997, more than 80 children age 14 and under were fatally poisoned. The Oklahoma Poison Control Center dealt with 34,025 human exposures last year. Of those, more than half involved children under age five.

“Children ages five and under are particularly vulnerable to poisoning due to their curiosity and natural desire to put everything into their mouths,” said Martha Collar, coordinator of the Oklahoma SAFE KIDS Coalition. “Many poisonings can be prevented if parents simply lock poisonous products out of children’s reach.”

In observance of National Poison Prevention Week, March 19-25, SAFE KIDS, a program of the Oklahoma State Department of Health, offers these poison prevention tips:

* Keep poisonous products out of reach. Storing potentially harmful products out of sight and out of reach — in cabinets with safety locks — is one of the best ways to prevent poisonings. When “poison-proofing” their home, adults should get down on the floor to view their home from a child’s perspective. From this vantage point, they will be better able to spot hazardous products that children can easily see and reach.

* Stay alert while using poisonous products. Many poisonings occur while adults are using a household product like a bathroom cleanser or bleach. Know where children are while using these products. Never leave a child alone in a room with a poisonous product. It only takes seconds for a poisoning to occur.

* Never refer to medicine as candy. Medicine is not candy and to refer to it as such could create the perception that it is harmless. Since children tend to mimic adults, avoid taking medications in front of them. Vitamins, particularly those containing iron, can be poisonous so keep them out of your child’s reach at all times and carefully monitor their use.

* Throw away old medicine and other potential poisons. Discard old medicines on a regular basis by flushing them down the toilet. Know which household products are poisonous. Something as common as mouthwash can be poisonous if a large amount is swallowed. Check your garage, basement and other common storage areas for cleaning and work supplies that you do not use.

* Beware of certain cosmetics and personal products. In addition to medicines, children may be tempted to taste cosmetics and personal care products. Store items such as after shave, cologne, perfume, hair spray, shampoo, artificial fingernail remover and fingernail polish remover out of reach.

* Keep products in original containers. Never put potentially poisonous products in something other than their original container where they could be mistaken for something harmless.

* Buy child-resistant packaging. Child-resistant caps do not guarantee that children cannot open a container, but they do deter children and increase the likelihood that you will be able to stop them before they swallow the poison.

* Keep plants out of reach. Learn which plants in and around your house are poisonous, and either remove them or make them inaccessible to children. Teach children never to put leaves, stems, bark, seeds, nuts or berries from any plant into their mouths. Some household plants that are most often involved with poisonings are dumbcane or dieffenbachia, philodendron and pothos or devil’s ivy.

* Teach grandparents and relatives to take precautions. Grandparents’ medicines can be very dangerous for children. Ask grandparents to take appropriate precautions if a visit from grandchildren is expected.

If a poisoning does occur, here are some guidelines to follow:

* Be prepared. Always keep a bottle of syrup of Ipecac on hand (one per child) to be used only on advice of a poison control center, emergency medical service or physician. Keep the phone numbers of the local poison control center, physician and emergency medical service next to each telephone.

* Call for help. If you suspect a child has swallowed something, check his or her mouth. Remove any remaining poison from his or her mouth, then call the Oklahoma Poison Control Center, 271-5454 or 1-800-POISON-1.

* When calling, bring the container of the ingested substance to the phone with you. Call even if you are not sure that the child was poisoned. The poison center staff or emergency personnel will determine if you need to do anything for the child. Do not give the child anything to treat the poison until you have consulted a poison control center or a health care professional. Vomiting can often aggravate the poisoning and cause even greater long-term damage.

DEATHS

James E. Taylor
Rosa Jane Windsor
Doris G. Kerr Cowley
Lois M. Jones

James E. Taylor

SALINA, Kan. — James E. “Hardrock” Taylor, formerly of Blackwell, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at his home in Salina, Kan. He was 57.

The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Grace Baptist Temple in Salina with the Rev. Chris Davis officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Nevada, Mo., with the Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ryan Mortuary in Salina, Kan. Visitation hours are between 5 and 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James E. Taylor was born Feb. 13, 1943, in Blackwell, the son of Ralph B. Taylor and Opal L. Matthews Taylor. He had been a saddle maker since he was 16, and he owned and operated the J.E. Taylor Saddlery in Salina. He was also a rodeo clown and bullfighter; his clown name was Hardrock. He was also employed as a horse trainer and farrier.

He was a member of the Grace Baptist Temple and Salina Association of Pickers. As a musician, he played the guitar, banjo, dobro, hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer and the harmonica. He was also an artist, and some of his work is on display in the Chanute Museum in Chanute, Kan.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea G. Taylor of the home; a son, Justin B. Shinn of Newkirk, two daughters, Julie A. Shinn of San Antonio, Texas, and Jimmie Sue Ballard of Fredonia, Kan.; a stepdaughter, Melissa A. Miller of Sabetha, Kan.; a sister, Sharilyn Eubanks of Ponca City; and eight grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Phillip Taylor.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to either Grace Baptist Temple in Salina, Salina Association of Pickers, Salina Emergency Food Bank, or Olive Branch Baptist Church in Missouri in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kan. 67401.

Rosa Jane Windsor

Rosa Jane Windsor, longtime Ponca City area resident, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 88.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, at Odd Fellows Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear officiating. Arrangements are made under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Rosa Jane Windsor was born on Oct. 25, 1911, three miles north of Shidler, the daughter of Thomas Carl and June (Webb) Nickles. She was raised in the Shidler area and attended area schools. Shortly after graduation, she worked for a time at Nickles Machine and then married Rollin D. Windsor; he preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1975.

They made their home in Ponca City, where he was a druggist and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and raising canaries and parakeets.

She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Taylor of Ponca City; one brother, Carroll Nickles of Kaw City; three sisters, Martha Maynard of Stillwater, Inice Nickles of Fairfax, and Mary Ann Johnson of Overland Park, Kan.; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charlie E. Nickles and Roy D. Nickles, and a sister, Zola M. Nickles.

Doris G. Kerr Cowley

ORLEANS, Mass. — Doris G. Kerr Cowley, mother of a Ponca City resident, died Monday, March 13, 2000, in the Brewster Senior Care Center in Brewster, Mass. She was 89.

A private service and burial are planned with arrangements under the direction of Nickerson Funeral Home of Orleans, Mass.

Doris G. Kerr Cowley was born Aug. 25, 1910, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She trained at and was employed as a registered nurse by Clifton Springs Hospital in Clifton Springs, N.Y., where she also was a supervisor for many years. She was also a supervisor at Vassar College for a number of years. She had resided in many cities in the East. She was a member of various garden clubs, women clubs and volunteered at various hospitals. She enjoyed gardening and crafts.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas G. Cowley of Ponca City and W. Michael Cowley of Brewster, Mass.; a daughter, Judith A. Rickard of Garland, Texas; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William M. Cowley in 1955.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Brewster Senior Care Center Residence Council Fund, c/o Kathy Colantoni, 873 Harwich Road, Brewster, Mass. 02631.

Obituaries

Lois M. Jones

Lois M. Jones, Ph.D., 65, of Westerville, Ohio, died on March 13, 2000, at The Forum at Knightsbridge in Columbus, Ohio, after an extended illness. She was born in Berea, Ohio, of Florence E. Jones and Howard W. Jones. She died in the loving care of an extended family of friends, former students and colleagues. She graduated from University High School in Columbus and received her BS and MS in chemistry and a Ph. D. in geology from the Ohio State University.

In 1969 and 1970 Lois led the first all-woman American research expedition to Antarctica. She was among a group of seven women who were the first women to reach the South Pole. Her work paved the way for other women in science to study in the Antarctic.

After graduation in 1969, she became an assistant professor at the University of Georgia, where she remained for eight years before joining Conoco, where she became a senior research scientist for the next 16 years. She finished her career at Kansas State University as an assistant professor. After retirement, she moved back to central Ohio and was a volunteer with the English as a Second Language program in Columbus, Ohio. Lois was a very generous woman who endowed two fellowships at the Ohio State University — The Lois M. Jones Fellowship Fund in Geological Sciences and the Lois M. Jones Endowment for Cancer Research Fellowships.

She was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the American Geophysical Union, the Geochemical Society, the Geological Society of America and the International Association of Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry. She is listed in The American Men and Women of Science.

According to her wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224, where she was a member. Arrangements are under the direction of Schoedinger North Chapel in Columbus, Ohio.

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Republicans to Meet —Kay County Republican Party will meet at the Golden Corral, 2300 North Fourteenth, on March 23, at 5:30 p.m. Lew Ward, candidate for GOP National Committeeman, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Ruslyn Hermanson at (580) 765-9868 or Dave White (580) 762-0103.

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Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Spring Road and Monument Road at 8:01 a.m. Tuesday that a 42-year-old man was being held on two Kay County warrants.

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Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 700 block of North Fifth Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:33 p.m. Tuesday to report that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and handled the situation.

Windows Damaged — The director of the Marland Estate requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday when it was discovered that damage had been done to windows and screens at the Conference Center. An officer was assigned, reported no burglary and no damage inside. A report was taken and a request was made for an extra patrol of the area.

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Returned to School — The Communications Center received a call at 10:12 a.m. Tuesday that five boys were in the ditch near the intersection of East Overbrook Avenue and Virginia Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned, and information was logged that one was taken back to Ponca City High School, but the others ran.

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Hit and Run — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:48 p.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been hit while parked near the post office. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Fire Run — The Communications Center received a call at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday that a controlled burn had gotten out of hand in the 7400 block of East Hubbard Road. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to handle the situation.

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday that a 17-year-old boy was being held for burglary.

Accident — A woman from the 2000 block of Thorn Apple Valley Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:11 p.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred in the parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Items Found — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, requested assistance at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday reporting that some drug paraphernalia had been found in one of the shopping carts. An officer was assigned and the items were brought to the police department to be destroyed.

Pokemon Cards in stock! The Hot Corner, Ponca Plaza Shopping Center. 765-5333. adv.

Burglary — A woman from the 2000 block of North Fourth Street was at the Ponca City Police Department at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday to report that someone had stolen a television and VCR from her home. An officer was assigned and information was logged.

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cabbage, potatoes, strawberries, grapes, bulk seed. Keathly Nursery. adv.

Shoplifting — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, requested Ponca City Police Department assistance at 5:58 p.m. Tuesday when a suspected shoplifter ran. Four officers responded and found that a suspects vehicle was in the 2000 block of North Fourth Street, but unable to locate the suspect. Another officer took a 36-year-old woman into custody and a report was taken.

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Items Missing — A woman from the 700 block of South Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday that a man had taken money from her wallet without permission. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Illegal Dumping — The Communications Center received a call at 7:42 p.m. Tuesday that someone was dumping trash from a vehicle in the 2500 block of East Central Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken. Citations were issued.

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Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2700 block of East Prospect Avenue at 12:36 a.m. Wednesday that a 22-year-old man was being held for DUI, driving under revocation, and speeding. A 36-year-old woman was held for public intoxication. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

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LIFESTYLES

Tonkawa Church Setting For Couples Wedding
Party To Honor Rena C Suggs
Busy Bee Club Holds Meeting
Bridal Party Fetes Kim May
Newkirk Quilt Show Held
Xi Delta Chapter Members To Meet
Little News
Bridal Party Fetes Kim May

Tonkawa Church Setting For Couples Wedding

The First Christian Church in Tonkawa was the setting for the March 4, 2000, wedding of Kimberley Sue McDonald and Jason Charles Presuhn. Officiating during the 3 p.m. ceremony was the Rev. John Bartlett. Amanda Cook played the piano, and Jennifer Weidman arranged the red and white carnations and other decorations in the church.

The bride is the daughter of Harry and Rosemary Buckles of Ripley, and the bridegroom is the son of Nancy and Garth Ritson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Perry Presuhn of Lamars, Iowa.

Children of the couple formed the bridal party. They are Matthew Ryan McDonald, Jacob Charles Presuhn, Megan Danielle McDonald, Jessica Lynn Presuhn, Bradley Michael McDonald, and Joshua Charles Presuhn.

The bride wore a floor-length gown of satin and lace with an illusion veil, and carried a bouquet of red and white carnations and baby’s breath accented with pearls and red and white ribbon. Assisting with the reception was Jennifer Weidman, and hairstylist for the bride was Ladonna Steelmon. The couple resides in Tonkawa. The bride is employed with Albright Insurance and the bridegroom is shop manager for Accurate Auto.

Among the guests attending were the bride’s sister and family, Kathy and Earl Williams and Tiffany of Owasso; the bridegroom’s sisters and their families, Angie and Rory Newland and Amber, Sheila Langley, Austin and Kayla, all of Ponca City.

Party To Honor Rena C Suggs

Rena C. Suggs of Burbank is observing her 80th birthday today. A party in her honor is planned Saturday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 711 South Third. Friends and family are invited to attend the potluck dinner, and it is requested there be no gifts. Music for the event will be provided by Don Long and friends.

Rena Hargraves was born March 15, 1920, in Kay County, a daughter of Jacob and Maggie Hargraves. She is married to Tommie Suggs, and the couple will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary in July.

Their children are Lorena Morris of Burbank, Edwin R. Friend and Jody of Snowflake, Ariz., and Sandra Suggs of Burbank. Grandchildren are Christy Wilson and Tod Morris of Ponca City, Edwin R. Friend Jr. of Ogden, Utah, Vance Friend of Chandler, Ariz., and Doug Friend of Flagstaff, Ariz. Other family includes five great-grandchildren, a son-in-law, Jess Morris of Sioux Falls, S.D., and an “adopted daughter,” Deborah Day.

Mrs. Suggs is a member of the Retired Senior Volunteers Program, a volunteer at “My Favorite Things” resale shop, and models in the local “Wacky Fashion Show.” She owned and operated the Midway Station on Highway 60 for several years, and later was employed at K-Mart and Cowboy Supply. She is a member of Faith Tabernacle Church.

Busy Bee Club Holds Meeting

The Busy Bee Club met with Helen Hiskett March 5. Beulah McCartney was in charge of the business session. Helen Taylor led the group in the flag salute and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Viola Haley gave the devotion “The Message” by Maxine Thomas.

Members answered roll call with something interesting and humorous. Helen Hiskett gave the treasurer’s report. Members discussed future projects, and, items for the Child Development Center were brought.

Winning game prizes were Viola Haley and Helen Taylor. Ruby Harvey won the mystery bowl prize. The March 22 meeting will be hosted by Beulah McCartney.

Bridal Party Fetes Kim May

Kim May, bride-elect of Jonathan Karber, was honored with a miscellaneous wedding shower on March 11 in the Williamsburg Parlor of First Baptist Church.

The serving table was covered with lace and appointed with the bride-to-be’s chosen colors of purple, red and white. Various homemade cookies and breads, as well as fresh fruit and citrus punch, were served as the guests visited and watched the bride-to-be open her gifts.

Keri and Kathy May of Oklahoma City, twin sisters of the bride, assisted with the gifts, which were arranged on linen-covered display tables.

The hostesses for this special event were Caroll Belmear, Terry Blubaugh, Ona Clegg, Cathy Ferguson, Sandra Harrison, Marcella Johnson, Virginia Kirkendall, Sharon Maddox, Sandy Morris, Deanna Orr, Marilyn Randel, Mary Spore, Kay Thompson, Sue Witteman, Karen Yost, and Gayle Young. The future bride’s aunt and cousin, Janice and Erin White of Oklahoma City, were special guests at the event,

Kim, the daughter of Dale and Carolyn May, will marry Jonathan Karber on June 3, in Arlington, Texas.

Newkirk Quilt Show Held

NEWKIRK — Approximately 75 guests visited the fourth annual Newkirk Main Street quilt show, “Boxes under the Bed.” The event garnered $575 for design grants. In addition to the storefront quilt show, there were over 60 quilts on display at the show. Workshops were held throughout the day on making quilt pockets, shadow boxes, and Christmas ornaments. Winning door prizes were Susie Diebler, Myra Estep and Elaine Killblane.

Those exhibiting quilts included: Dortha Eastin, Helen Mount, Betty Stockton, Sue Roy, Laura Ross’s class, Carole Christensen, Kim Wilson, Jana Leatherman, Janice Thain, Betty Thrash, Carolyn Williamson, PM Patches & Pieces Quilt Guild, George Walker, Cleda Oertle, Mildred Taylor, Dawn Mills, Susie Testerman, Beth Bilger, Elaine Craft, Betty Nation, Karen Dye, Newkirk Community Museum, Darlene Lorett, Myra Estep, Liz Maupin, Myressa Minnie and Helen Lewis.

Xi Delta Chapter Members To Meet

Twelve members of Xi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met in the home of Pam Palmer for the Feb. 24 meeting. Linda Turner, president, conducted the meeting, and Shari Magee read the minutes.

Susan Henshaw, social chairman, reported on the social for March 17 in the home of Lynda Smith. Sue May, scrapbook chairman, asked the committee to meet in her home on March 1.

Lisa Mena gave a program about coffee, and Dorothy Leonard gave a program on making St. Patrick's leprechauns.

The next meeting will be in the home of Jody Sanford, when an Order of the Rose for her will be held.

Little News

Karly Lynn Fisher is the name selected by Jared and Valerie Fisher of Ponca City, for their daughter born at 3:42 p.m. Feb. 21, 2000, at the Stillwater Medical Center. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Kristin Webb of Ponca City and Ross and Denise Day of Dallas, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Dorena Fisher of Fairfax.

Great-grandparents are Leora Rhoads, Ross Fisher, Dean and Doris Lawson, and Vic Webb, all of Ponca City.

Scott and Ann Jackson, 215 Virginia Avenue, announce the birth of a son at 2:18 a.m, Feb. 12, 2000, at the Stillwater Medical Center. Max Ronald Jackson weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Nancy Moore of Ponca City, and Everett Moore of Winfield, Kan. Paternal grandparents are Ronald and Janet Jackson of Fort Worth, Texas.

Announcement has been made of the birth of a daughter to Jayson Ashley and Jenny S. Shriver of Ozark, Mo. Kenzie Mae Shriver weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2 inches long. She has a sister, Kallie Lynn Shriver. The baby was born at 11:31 p.m. March 7, 2000, at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo.

Announcing the birth of a son are Jeremy Todd and Schonda Beth Sparks of Oklahoma City. Jase Daniel Sparks was born at 4:50 p.m. March 10, 2000. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sherga of Blanchard, and the late James Daniel Pope. Paternal grandparents are Cecil and Linda Sparks of Ponca City.

Great-grandparents are Mrs. Virginia Holmes of Blanchard, Mrs. Lois Wassail and Jack Wassall Jr. of Wichita, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sparks Sr. of Arkansas City, Kan. Vern C. Baird of Wichita, Kan. is the baby’s great-great-grandfather.

Bridal Party Fetes Kim May

Kim May, bride-elect of Jonathan Karber, was honored with a miscellaneous wedding shower on March 11 in the Williamsburg Parlor of First Baptist Church.

The serving table was covered with lace and appointed with the bride-to-be’s chosen colors of purple, red and white. Various homemade cookies and breads, as well as fresh fruit and citrus punch, were served as the guests visited and watched the bride-to-be open her gifts.

Keri and Kathy May of Oklahoma City, twin sisters of the bride, assisted with the gifts, which were arranged on linen-covered display tables.

The hostesses for this special event were Caroll Belmear, Terry Blubaugh, Ona Clegg, Cathy Ferguson, Sandra Harrison, Marcella Johnson, Virginia Kirkendall, Sharon Maddox, Sandy Morris, Deanna Orr, Marilyn Randel, Mary Spore, Kay Thompson, Sue Witteman, Karen Yost, and Gayle Young. The future bride’s aunt and cousin, Janice and Erin White of Oklahoma City, were special guests at the event,

Kim, the daughter of Dale and Carolyn May, will marry Jonathan Karber on June 3, in Arlington, Texas.

SPORTS

Mistakes Costly For Soccer Cats
Cats Give Up a Tough One
Sutton Gets Reprimand For Remarks

Mistakes Costly For Soccer Cats

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

First half mistakes proved costly for both the Wildcat and Lady Wildcat soccer teams in losses to highly ranked Broken Arrow at Sullins Stadium Tuesday.

“We were asleep in the first half,” complained girls’ coach Steve Hermann after the Lady Cats suffered a 3-0 loss to the Lady Tigers. “We woke up in the second half. But it was too late.”

“We had some defensive mistakes in the first half,” boys’ coach Marco Castillo said of the Cats’ 2-1 loss. “We’re as good as they are. If they’re No. 1, then we have to be No. 2.”

All of the scoring in both games took place in the first half.

The Lady Wildcats never got untracked in the first half of the opener.

Under a Broken Arrow attack, the Lady Cats’ defense shifted too far to one side, living the middle open for an easy goal.

The second Lady Tigers’ score came when a shot on goal bounced off the Ponca City goal keepers’ hands and was rebounded into the net.

The third goal came on just a great shot that sailed high into the corner of the Ponca City net.

The Po-Hi girls finally managed to mount an attack in the second half. Although they didn’t score, the Poncans did take some pressure off the defense which shut out Broken Arrow the rest of the way.

Hermann admitted he is still trying to find the right combination of players and the right positions.

“We’re getting closer,” he said. “We’ll get better.”

The coach pointed to the play of forward Jessica Windom who he moved from forward to midfield at halftime with good results.

Hermann also spotlighted the defensive play of Angela Kana and Candice Moses along with the attacking style of freshman forward Jamie Prado.

The Ponca City boys had control of their match early, but a defensive slip 15 minutes into the match, let a Broken Arrow attacker free to challenge the Wildcat goal.

The Wildcats rebounded just four minutes later.

A free kick by D.J. Scarbrough was perfectly placed in front of the Broken Arrow net.

A header attempt by Bret Skaggs caught just part of the ball, but it was enough to send the ball to Kyle Duren, who booted in the tying goal.

With three minutes left in the half, the Cats failed to clear a Tiger corner kick quickly enough and in the resulting melee, Broken Arrow got the tie-breaker.

“We’re getting better,” Castillo said. “By the time district play gets here, we’ll be ready.”

That doesn’t leave a lot of time.

The Ponca Citians travel to Sand Springs for another Frontier Conference match Friday. District play comes after they get back from Spring Break next week.

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has made some big changes in the state’s district this season.

There will now be eight team districts instead of the usual four teams. The top four finishers in each district advance to the playoffs.

Cats Give Up a Tough One

By THOMAS TRUE

News Sports Writer

The undefeated Jenks Trojans (7-0) roared into Ponca City Tuesday to do battle in a Frontier Conference baseball game, and had to score late to preserve an 8-5 win.

The Wildcats (5-2) put up a good battle, but where not able to overcome several obstacles in the way. The Wildcats didn’t get beat by much, they just ran out of innings.

In the first inning, Jenks was able to score a run off of Buddy Blair’s double that got Bobby Klinck home. However Ponca City answered right back with a run scored by J. Michael Sharon off a wild pitch from Trojan pitcher Jason McKenzie.

In the second inning Jenks took control, scoring twice off the bat of second baseman Bo Davis, which eventually put the Trojans up three runs. The pitching of McKenzie collared the Wildcats in the second with no hits.

However in the third inning after Jenks’ Tyler Johnson hit a 350 foot home run over the left field wall, Ponca City pulled a double play with Brian Coppock to Sharon to Chris McCool. Then Jerrod Spears ended the inning buy sticking the next Trojan out.

With the score at 4-2, the cats were needing some relief to get in control. After a three-up and three-down inning by Jenks, it looked as if the momentum was shifting in Ponca City’s direction. In the fifth inning lead off hitter Jimmo Ozment hit a double and scored with off the bat of Coppock, who was able to score after Sharon’s single.

After that comeback in the fifth inning it looked as if the Cats might be able to pull this one out. With the game at 6-5 in favor of the Trojans things started going down hill. Klinck and Jason Hirshberg were able to score in the sixth and seventh respectively to up the Jenks margin, 8-5. The effort of the baseballers was there, just too much to overcome in seven innings.

Coach Krehbiel took Spears off the mound in the sixth after a good effort on his part and put in Matt Wilkes to try to help the slipping Wildcats.

With the loss the Cats fall to 5-3 with their next game in Catoosa at 5:30.

Sutton Gets Reprimand For Remarks

Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton has been publicly reprimanded by the Big 12 for comments he made about officiating after Saturday’s semifinal loss to Iowa State in the conference tournament.

Sutton was upset that his team was hit with a technical foul because players stood up. He said his team had been warned at halftime to keep the players seated, so he told them to stay seated during play.

‘‘But when the clock is stopped, the players jump up,’’ he said. ‘‘The guy (the official) is 94 feet away or whatever it is. I mean, how could you call a technical foul on the bench for standing up? I want an explanation from Dale Kelly, who is the supervisor of officials, on that.

‘‘I mean, that should never happen in a bigtime game, to call a technical foul because your student-athletes are standing up when a call is made at the other end of the floor. If somebody says something, then it should be a technical foul.’’

Big 12 Commissioner Kevin Weiberg said Tuesday that Sutton conducts himself professionally when it comes to officiating. ‘‘In this case, however, the public nature of his comments clearly violate the conference rule.’