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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, October 15, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCAL
Letters to the Editor Letters to the EditorThe Summit ... A Great Success! Ponca City just completed their first ever Ponca City Summit. Local leaders were joined by previous residents, who gained success in the outside world, to garner ideas on how to make Ponca City a better city in the future. My wife and I came expecting to give and left gaining much more than we gave. The leaders of Ponca City are on the right track by having a vision, setting goals and developing a strategic plan. Our thanks to Mayor Tom Leonard, the city commissioners, city manager along with the Chamber led by Barry Bickel and Jan Jarrett. Our thanks to the 80 or more businesses that sponsored the event. Louise Abercrombie and her committee are to be congratulated for putting on such an event and making it a great success. The group of local leaders and previous residents were an impressive group. Downing and Carol Johnson were our host. They were marvelous and made us feel right at home. Dorothy and I left with the belief that Ponca City is a great city, and its future looks very promising. Bernie McKinley Former mayor of Waterloo, Iowa
Kudos for a Great SummitI attended the Ponca City Summit and was truly amazed. The people that the committee brought back to Ponca City representing those who had connections with the city, CEOs of major companies and others with ideas to help Ponca City grow and prosper. It was a great pleasure to be included among such an amazing list. The city is to be congratulated for putting together such a team and getting great ideas from them. My hope is that the citizens of Ponca City will stand tall, have pride, and will pay the price to make the city that we all love a better place to live and look for growth in the future. Charles A. Johnson Judge
Airport Weather Observation Debate IntensifiesBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer The debate between aviation officials intensifies as the FAA begins the systematic closure of manned weather observation stations at airports across the United States. One of the most recent sites to be affected by the mandated closures is Simerly Enterprises, sited at Ponca City Regional Airport. The station, which employs seven trained weather observers, is scheduled to be “terminated” on Nov. 8 at 11:55 a.m. Once the center is closed, pilots will be forced to rely solely on the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), a device which has repeatedly been referred to as “inaccurate” and “potentially dangerous,” especially for smaller, more inexperienced pilots, a fact that has many airport officials “fighting mad.” “We’ve just begun to fight,” indicated Kay Simerly, co-owner of Simerly Enterprises. “We’re starting to get some feedback on our [reversal] efforts now.” Simerly said she first began her fight three years ago. “In 1997 Congress issued a moratorium ordering the FAA to cease the removal of human weather observers from smaller airports.” This affected the majority of the 375 FAA sponsored weather sites in the United States. “I’m not just fighting for seven jobs, I’m also fighting for aviation safety,” she stressed. “I feel the FAA is putting pilot safety in jeopardy [with the closures].” “Even if we get a reversal on this termination, I’m determined to take the issue before Congress for a legislative decision, to have [the mandate] eliminated,” she announced. She said her efforts were being supported by Sen. Don Nickles. “I’m Irish/Indian. I’m very determined and stubborn. I’m not going to just give up,” she added, suggesting it wasn’t in her nature to quit. The termination notice, received earlier this month, cited the station’s contract was being terminated under the clause titled: “Termination for Convenience of the Government.” Employees are ordered not to take any further weather observation after that time. “I’m hopeful the issue will be settled in our favor,” she said. As part of her efforts, Simerly says she has contacted newspapers across the United State; T.V. stations across the state; circulated a petition, which currently has 780 signatures — including Gov. Frank Keating’s; written letters to numerous aviation publications; made uncountable phone calls; and remains in close contact with Nickles’ office in Washington, D.C. What is to become of pilots in the meantime if the ASOS system fails and no one is around to augment it? Simerly indicated the results could be life-threatening to pilots. “Pilots coming into the airport will continue to receive erroneous weather reports until the system can be repaired,” she warned, adding the nearest technician was two hours away in Oklahoma City. “The people most affected will be private VFR (visual flight rules) pilots,” she continued. This means the pilot is not certified to fly in adverse weather conditions that would cause them to lose sight of the ground. What’s the next step in her fight with the FAA? “To get a congressional hearing,” she said. Digital Cable Technology Coming To PCCable One announced the November debut of digital cable technology to Ponca City and Tonkawa at a Friday luncheon. The announcement was made by Tom Basinger, vice-president of Cable One’s central division, at Lydie’s Cottage on the Marland Estate. According to company officials, the digital cable upgrade will expand a customer’s cable service to 38 digital premium channels, 41 pay-per-view movie channels and 40 music channels. Cable One currently provides a 65-channel lineup. “We are bringing the digital super-highway” to Ponca City and Tonkawa, announced Basinger. We waited until the technology was ready and “we could enter [the digital age] the way we wanted to.” “We hope to have digital technology in front of 90 percent of our customers in the next 12 months,” he continued. For those who may be worried about their current cable channels, Basinger promised: “We aren’t going to do a thing for the [65 channels] that are already there.” Cable One will continue to offer its current basic and standard services in analog. “For people who don’t want this [digital receiver] in their house, you don’t have to have [it] in your house,” he explained. He told guests at the luncheon that to increase the value of cable T.V. and insure early digital cable trial and usage, Cable One would provide the digital upgrade free for 12 months to all customers willing to do their own simple self-installation. “Free means free,” he said. Anyone who wants to take part in the 12 month trial offer will be asked to attend a 30 to 45 minute orientation on how to install and use the digital receiver. After the 12 month trial period, service and equipment will be $8.95 per month. Basinger also announced that high speed cable-modem Internet access could be available as early as December. According to Basinger, the easy-to-install product, called CableONE.net High Speed, provides Internet connection speeds up to 10 times faster than a dial-up connection with their basic package. Cable One is currently working with several local computer stores to sell the cable modem and provide the free self-installation kit. Board of Education Agenda Lists Resolution for ElectionBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor It’s that time of year again. Members of the Ponca City Board of Education will vote on a resolution to call for the annual election of board members and local levies on Feb. 13, 2001. The agenda item will be discussed Monday night, 6:30 p.m. The resolution to call the election is due no later than Nov. 17 to the Kay County Election Board. Two board seats, currently held by John Young in Ward 3 and Norris Frederick (who was completing Steve Stalcup’s term) in Ward 6, are up for reelection. The annual mill levies are also on the resolution. The levies are not new taxes and are required for normal operation of the district. The filing period for board candidates will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 and close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. All filings must be made in Newkirk. Change Order A change order for the Sullins Stadium project is also on the agenda. The first change order was a reduction of $13,125 from the original contract of $94,250 for LeMonnier Construction. The change order was a reduction because school staff purchased and installed the plumbing fixtures and also purchased and installed the toilet partitions. Change order two is an increase of $1,288.65. Other Items Other agenda items include declaring November 12-18 as American Education Week. The Oklahoma Education Association, as well as the National Education Association, is promoting this all across the United States. They are asking local boards to approve the proclamation to show their support. American Education Week is saluting all public school employees. This year’s theme is “Children-Schools-Parents; Helping Students Achieve.” The theme reflects the cooperation and hard work of all education staff and the many parents, community and business members involved in helping schools achieve. Board members will discuss the possible release of right of reversion in the old White Eagle school property to the Ponca Tribe to enable the them to utilize the property as trust property. When the White Eagle School closed and the students started attending Ponca City, the building became part of the district. The district allowed the building to be used for community purposes and the Ponca Tribe was the recognized group that used the building and maintained it. A reversionary clause in the school land provisions allows the district to convey the deed to the property’s original owners if it is determined that the district no longer has any use or potential use for school purposes. The Ponca Tribe would like to make improvements to the building. The Quit Claim Deed will allow the board to convey the property to the Ponca Tribe for $1. Board members will also revise three board policies dealing with tobacco, competitive bidding and supporting local businesses and transfer students. Discussion topics for the night include reports on truancy and the middle school rescheduling. The Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards will be presented to Sandy Hasenfratz, Certified Employee of the Month; Tammye Dawes, Support Employee of the Month; and Barbara Nowlin, Friend of Education. County Officials To Take A Look At Several ItemsNEWKIRK — A discussion concerning the new Kay County Health Department building will be held by the Board of County Commissioners at a regular meeting Monday. Commissioners will open the 9 a.m. session taking up a number of items under new business, that involve costs and reimbursements to various departments within the courthouse. The health department building item is set for 9:30 a.m. Commissioners are also expected to go into an executive session at 10 a.m. to take up personnel and salary matters. Among other items on the new business agenda are the trash cop position, a utility line permit application, and approval of cash fund appropriations including $230,533.88 in the highway cash fund. Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in Concert Thursday Night at the Poncan TheatreThe “One and Only” Tommy Dorsey orchestra conducted by Buddy Morrow and featuring Walt Andrus comes to the Poncan Theatre, Thursday evening for a 7:30 p.m. show. The event will provide an opportunity for fans to relive old memories and new fans to experience the wonderful sounds of the big band and swing era. Tickets are available at the Poncan Theatre located at 104 East Grand in Ponca City. Box office hours are 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at (580) 765-0943. Ticket prices are $8, $10 and $12. A resurgence in swing and big band music over the past few years has allowed a new generation to become familiar with the music that played such an important role in the 1930s and 40s. In Big Band history Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Dorsey’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing,” was a master at creating moods warm, sentiment and forever musical moods — at superb dancing and listening tempos. Buddy Morrow, conductor of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, is recognized as one of the all-time great trombone players. His great musicianship has been evident through the years and first came to the public eye when he was featured with leading orchestras such as Tommy Dorsey, Paul Whiteman, Artie Shaw and Jimmy Dorsey and as a staff musician with many of the major radio and television shows. Throughout the years Tommy Dorsey selected arrangers who could sustain the moods: Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl, and Sy Oliver. He showcased singers who could project those moods wonderfully: Jack Leonard, Jo Stafford, the Pied Pipers, Frank Sinatra, and others. Jack Leonard sang with the band for almost four years, recording such fine sides as For Sentimental Reasons, Dedicated to You, If It’s the Last thing I Do, Little White Lies, You Taught Me To Love Again, Once In A While, and probably the most famous side of all, Marie. The Marie side, with the band singing vocal rifts as Jack emoted a straight lyric, was so successful that he recorded several more standard tunes with the same formula: Who, Yearning, and East of the Sun. The other side of Marie was also a huge Dorsey hit, Song of India. Frank Sinatra blossomed with Dorsey, and with Sinatra the band became more successful than ever. Frank has often admitted that listening to Dorsey helped him develop his phrasing, his breathing, his musical taste, and his musical knowledge. Dick Jones, once a Dorsey arranger and later a close friend of Sinatra’s, says simply, “Frank’s musical taste was developed at Dorsey’s elbow.” Sy Oliver infused the band with a new musical spirit. It was sort of a gentler version of the rocking, rhythmic sounds that he had created for Lunceford, now toned down somewhat and played with more precision by the Dorsey Band. But swing they did, including some great original pieces Sy wrote for the band. Things like Easy Does It, Quiet Please; Sing High; Yes, Indeed; Swingin’ On Nothing; Well, Get It; and Opus No. 1. Oliver also had a unique way of approaching a straight pop tune, injecting a soft, “two-beatian” feeling into it. This he did with resounding success in such arrangements as What Can / Say After I Say I’m Sorry, For You, Swanee River, Mandy, Make Up Your Mind, Chicago, and On The Sunny Side of the Street. As for the singers, they worked individually and they worked together, turning out a slew of hits, all of them superior quality. Thus, there was Sinatra’s Violets for Your Furs and This Love of Mine; Jo Stafford’s For You and Embraceable You; the Pied Pipers and Sinatra’s There Are Such Things; Just as Though You Were Here; Street of Dreams; Oh, Look at Me Now; and, of course, their biggest hit of all, the one that established vocal groups forever, I’ll Never Smile Again. This was the era in which the band was at its best. In the summer of 1941, it outranked every other band to finish first in one of the most indicative of all popularity polls, Martin Block’s Make Believe Ballroom contest. In the single month of December 1946, eight top bandleaders announced they were calling it quits: Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Les Brown, Jack Teagarden, Benny Carter, Ina Ray Hutton, and Tommy Dorsey. For all intents and purposes, this was the official end of the Big Band Era and yet it was Tommy Dorsey, more than any of the other big names, who in the years immediately following was to fight the cause of the Big Bands with words and action. Less than two years later, he was fronting a formidable new group. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra now travels the country playing for the kids (of all ages). Tickets for this wonderful evening with Buddy Morrow and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra are available at the Poncan Theatre office located at 104 East Grand in Ponca City or by calling the Poncan box office at (580) 765-0943. 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 Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Monday United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center Board Room, program on Colostomies by June Parsons, LPN. Monday-Tuesday Ponca City Area Literacy Council Fall Workshop to Train People Interested in Helping Others Learn to Read Better, 5:45-8:45 p.m., Programming Room of Ponca City Library. Tuesday Password!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Drug Store 2000 Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Teen Pregnancy Prevention, 5:30 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., NOC, Tonkawa. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60East and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. Wednesday Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Crafts with Mary Jo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. “Bit of Country” Luncheon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, sponsored by Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, $8.50, call Jeanette 765-8427 for reservations. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. Thursday Community Meeting Regarding Local Homeless Issues, 10 a.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, hosted by North Central Oklahoma Continuum of Care, citizen involvement and commitment key in applying and obtaining funds. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Afternoon Senior Pitch, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Court Room, 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, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commission Room. Senior Pitch, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Saturday Scouting for Food, Boy Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food from residents to help fill the cupboards of nine local agencies. October 23 Drug Store 2000 Opening Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Hutchins Auditorium. Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Gorden Deckert, M.D., F.A.C.P., 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, public invited to attend. Elks Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road. October 23-26 Drug Store 2000, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium. October 24 Movie and Popcorn “Drums Along the Mohawk,” 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 25 Crafts with Mary Jo!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 26 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Domino or Table Games, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting, 7 p.m., Conference Room A (in cafeteria), St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. October 27 Drug Store 2000, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Hutchins Auditorium, public invited to attend. District XVII Child Abuse Prevention, noon, El Patio, 731 North Fourteenth Street, call Katina Combes, 765-2476 for more information. Senior Pitch, 6:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 28 Join Volunteers on Make A Difference Day, contact Ponca City Tomorrow 763-8051 or United Way Office 765-2476. 19th Annual McCord Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School, three miles east of Ponca City on U.S. 60 and one mile south on McCord Road, more than 70 exhibitors featuring herbal crafts, ceramics, needlework, woodcraft, holiday items and more, admission free, sponsored by parents and teachers of McCord. Peer Mediation Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, adult volunteers welcome, contact Katina Combes, 765-2467 or Byron Tribble, 762-9764. Y.E.S. (Youth Empowerment Services) workday, 9 a.m.-noon, Help clean seniors yards, contact Katina Combes 765-2476, sponsored by Ponca City Alliance for Youth, United Way, 205 North Second Street. RSVP Annual Recognition Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, open to all RSVP volunteers; must make reservations by Oct. 25, more information 762-9412. October 30 Halloween Bingo (Wear your disguise!), 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. October 31 Fall Spelling Bee, win a prize!, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Free Harvest Festival for Kids, 6-7:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 1112 West Grand Avenue, on the church grounds, fun house, face painting, games, prizes, candy and more, kids must be accompanied by an adult, more information 765-3449. November 3 World Community Day, 9:30 a.m., sponsored by Church Women United, First United Methodist Church, theme “Standing Up with Those in Need,” all churches invited to attend. An Evening with Sullivan and Gilbert featuring Cox & Box, comic operetta, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and Conoco Inc., no charge. November 4 Alpha Gamma Study Club 29th Annual Arts and Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Unity Recreation Center, Ponca City, contact Karen Yost (580) 765-4688 for application. November 11 Veteran’s Day Parade, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Chuck Gregg, 580-765-1367. November 15 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. November 18 Liberty PTA Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anyone interested in booth space, Derra Bishop 762-6288 or 762-6422. Food Fair with Grace Episcopal Church Women, frozen casseroles, baked goods, specialty foods, mixes, dips, teas, cookie mix and various sauces, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Parish Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Thirteenth Street. November 20 United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City, Conference Room B (ground floor), review of Hollister products with Randall Boord, Hollister rep. November 22 Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 6 p.m., Centennial Plaza, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. November 22-December 30 Festival of Angels, 6-10 p.m. nightly, Citywide and Lake Ponca Park, contact Kathy Adams, 580-767-0420. November 23 Pioneer Woman 15K and 5K Run, 9 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue, 701 Monument Road, contact Bob Kammiller, 580-765-7855. December 1 Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. December 2 Christmas Gala, 7 p.m.-midnight, Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams, 580-767-0420. December 3 Cann Home, Garden Clubs will have an Open House, with cookies and coffee, 1-4 p.m., 1500 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Marland’s Grand Home Twentieth Century Will Hold an Open House, with cookies and coffee, 2-4 p.m., 1000 East Grand Avenue. December 3-31 Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, contact Donna Secrest, 580-765-9746. December 8-9-10 “Amahl and the Night Visitors” musical, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, free admission, for information Donna Butler, 762-1681. December 8 Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 6-9 p.m., Citywide, contact Missy Morland, 580-763-8067. December 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Special for Update 2000The City Commission has adopted and implemented a Strategic Plan with the following goals: **** 1. Create a long-term plan for capital improvements. 2. Develop long-term projections of city revenue needs and sources with defined strategies for the achievement of funding of the city’s goals. 3. Complete Civic Center Complex 4. Continue to implement the Economic Development Advisory Board programs and goals. 5. Implement an orderly plan of growth management for Ponca City. 6. Ensure that public safety remains a top priority item for the Ponca City community. 7. Revitalize the downtown area. 8. Provide a service delivery system deemed to be excellent by our customers. 9. Develop a recreation complex. 10. Establish and maintain a citywide telecommunications system. 11. Develop and communicate a plan to maximize a competitive and profitable electric utility or develop an electric utility exit strategy. 12. Participate in partnership with public and private groups to foster community relations and wellbeing. 13. Assure that Ponca City becomes a community of inclusion for all people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. **** Ponca City is as strong, as safe and as financially sound as it has ever been. As we enter a pivotal time in our history, we must look to the future. All that we have achieved and all that must be done rests on a solid foundation of fiscal responsibility and improved quality of life. In the last three years we have launched new initiatives and reforms intended to build on our vision of Ponca City as a progressive, inclusive family-oriented community. These initiatives and reforms include a five-year strategic plan and capital forecast, the renovation of the No. 1 Fire Station and Civic Center Complex, and the Ponca City Technology Accelerator. In the year ahead we will address the following issues: **** • Enhancement of telecommunications by making Ponca City a piece of the main road of the information superhighway instead of a dead-end spur. • Leveraging Conoco’s business projects and its North Tower and research facilities to create diversified high-tech growth. • Development of a recreation complex funded through grants and public-private partnerships. • Redefinition of tourism with emphasis on events and festivals. • Creation of unfunded endowment for the perpetual maintenance and preservation of the Marland Estate so it can become self-sustaining. • Continuation of our government revitalization program with emphasis on benchmarking, cost-benefit analysis of every department, and creation of incentives for achievement of measurable goals. **** Mayor Leonard’s basic message is that we can never settle for what we have already achieved. We are in an ongoing process that will leave future generations with a city that is greater and more beautiful that it was when we received it. The fiscal 2001 budget was created with a much greater emphasis on performance measurement in major departments. This type of attention to cost versus community benefit of city services, including how we compare with peer cities and are measured by our users, will help guide operations to a more efficient and effective use of scarce public funds. Capital spending is proposed at a 6.8 percent increase for the coming year, at $8,856,641. The budget includes a greater emphasis on infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacement as well as many exciting projects to be undertaken in the coming year. The most visible project for fiscal 2001 is Phase II reconstruction of the Civic Center complex, to be funded by a three-year dedicated 1/2 cent sales and use tax. Contingent upon grant approval, the budget also includes matching funds for Phase I implementation of the Ponca City Trails Master Plan. The emergency 911 division budget includes capital for a reverse 911 system and a software mapping application. Both projects will greatly enhance emergency response and communications. In response to the progress made by city employees and staff, the commission has directed that five percent wage increases be budgeted for all city employees for the coming year to say thank you and reward efforts toward continuous improvement and performance measurement. The proposed budget does provide for this increase. The commission has also directed city management to implement a personnel review system in the coming months that will provide a base review from which future reviews and merit increases can be made. The intent is to move from the current across-the-board “cost of living allowance” system (COLA) to a “pay for performance” (PFP) based system. Continued growth in the local economy is critical to Ponca City’s health and welfare. Housing starts have begun once again, and retail expansion projects are noticeable around the Ponca City area. The largest retail expansion project is scheduled for Fifth Street, north of Prospect, in the first quarter of fiscal 2001. Revenue sources in many areas of city operations continue to face challenge, and opportunities for new revenue sources are scarce. City management staff will focus on operating efficiencies in many service areas in the coming year to evaluate operating efficiencies and ensure services are delivered in the most cost effective manner possible. Quite simply, city staff is dedicated to making Ponca City a place where people want to be, from the quality utility services we provide, to the safety we ensure for our residents, to the beautification projects we undertake. Community Accomplishments Over the Past Five Years • Adoption and implementation of a strategic plan to set a community vision and strategic goals and guide future policy. • Implementation of the West-Side Community Policing project. • Continued development of new communication tools: State of the City report, Website and special purpose reporting via PowerPoint presentations at city commission meetings. • Secured over $7,000,000 in grant funding for city and community projects. • Focused economic development efforts to attract the new carbon fiber plant at Conoco. • Completed a comprehensive trails master plan for the city of Ponca City. Infrastructure Accomplishments Over the Past Five Years • Completion of a major north/south arterial project in the Fifth Street extension • Development of the Airport Industrial Park and related infrastructure. • Completion of major renovation, upgrade, and expansion of the water plant. • Completion of the 1.2-mile Union Street reconstruction and four-lane project. • Completion of 12-acre lateral expansion of the landfill • Completion of the Hartford & Ash Street realignment project. • Completion of major renovation, upgrade, and expansion of the wastewater plant. • Reconstruction and expansion of Fire Station No. 1 at its original site on Fifth and Grand. Cultural Services The Optelec ClearView helps individuals continue important everyday tasks that may have become difficult due to vision problems, such as reading books, viewing photographs, and writing checks or letters. The video magnifiers are easy to use and are available on site in the Library at no cost to the public. Dr. Pamela Poland, MD of Ponca City, donated one of the video magnifiers and the Friends of the Library are raising funds for the second video magnifier. Marland Estate • The Bryant Baker exhibit, John Duncan Forsyth exhibit and the Marland Family exhibit were all opened at the Marland Estate this year. • The Carriage House at Lydie’s Cottage was completed. The building is now available for rental for private functions. • The Marland Estate Conference Center and Hotel ceased business operations and the buildings were closed. Marland’s Grand Home • Restored one suite into Heritage rooms to help interpret the Marland story. • Remodeled exhibit areas on second floor and rearranged Native American artifacts so that more area tribes have their times on display. • Established an anthropological display room on the lower level. • Installed the city-owned 101 Ranch and Wild West Show collection on the lower level, next to the 101 Oldtimers collection. Economic Development and Tourism Services Ponca City has developed a comprehensive, interactive cost-benefit model, which will allow the city to assess the value of incentives offered to prospective companies based on the impact they will have on the community. This tool has not previously been available and it will allow city development officials to insure that funds invested in the creation of new jobs will be of positive benefit to the city. The final stages of establishing the Ponca City Technology Accelerator, an incubator facility for high tech companies in the Research West facilities at Conoco are under way. As proposed, this facility will be one of three in the state of Oklahoma that will enjoy participation with the Oklahoma Technology Development Corporation. Ten laboratories, High Bay Pilot Plant facilities, and related office space will be located within the Incubator. Strong efforts are also working to create the presence of extensive Internet bandwidth capacity for voice, data and video transmission. Of particular significance was the recent announcement by Conoco, Inc., that Ponca City has been selected as the site for its new carbon fibers facility. Ponca City engaged in a spirited competition with four other states — Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and South Carolina — for this location. The end result was that Ponca City’s efforts were deemed to be exceptional, and thus the decision to locate the new $125 million facility here was made. Projections call for employing approximately 90 persons in the production facility, along with approximately 40 research positions to help further develop market applications. All jobs will be highly skilled positions, with salaries starting in the $50,000 and up annual range. Manning documents indicate that the full complement of staff may be employed by the last quarter of 2000. Startup is scheduled for mid-2001. Centerline and Mertz, Inc. were assisted in their recent expansion projects by utilizing the city’s Linked Deposit Program. The Linked Deposit Program is an economic development incentive for businesses sponsored by the Ponca City Utility Authority, whereby once an application is approved by the review board, a CD investment is placed at the grantee’s lending institution at a rate of three percent less than market, and the grantee receives a corresponding three percent decrease in their loan rate. Fire Services The renovation and expansion of the No. 1 Fire Station was completed this year. The citizens of Ponca City voted in November of 1997 for this project. Proceeds derived from the approved sales tax were used for the fire station’s renovation and expansion, comprising approximately 21,450 square feet for fire administration offices, equipment storage, vehicle bays, a training room, kitchen and living quarters and a reception area. The additional square footage and efficient floor plan enable the station to operate effectively and meet stringent safety and hazardous disposal requirements. Information Services A new way to obtain up-to-date information regarding the city’s current events, services and projects is to contact its website at www.poncacityok.com. Other information includes meeting agendas for city commission and citizen advisory boards. Park and Recreation Services The city of Ponca City is working with LandPlan Consultants, Inc., for trail planning and design services for the Transportation Enhancement Trails Project, a citywide trails system for walkers, runners, skaters and bicyclists. With the completion of the City Wide Trails Master Plan, application for additional Transportation Enhancement Funds for the Ponca City Community Trail 2000 was completed in January of 2000. If approved, 13,384 linear feet of a 10-foot wide trail and 22,373 linear feet of on-street bike linkage will be installed. The project will include a 10-foot wide trail around the periphery of War Memorial Park, a trail through the Marland Estate that will extend through the Unity Gym grounds, across Red Bud Park and will end at Hartford. The bike linkage will join War Memorial Park and the Pioneer Woman facility by way of Highland. The trail linkage will continue north on Monument from Highland, linking the Pioneer Woman with the Marland Mansion where it will intersect the Marland trail that will end on the north side of Red Bud Park on East Hartford. Senior Center Ponca City received a grant from Northern Oklahoma Department of Aging to provide programming at the Ponca City Senior Center located at 319 West Grand. The funding will allow a wide range of programs such as learning computer Internet concepts, arts and crafts, bingo, senior aerobics and a variety of other programs for seniors. The city of Ponca City has contracted with RSVP to staff the center and provide regular and provide regular programming for seniors. Planning and Community Development During the 1999 calendar year, 14 new single-family homes were built, and two permits were issued for the construction of multi-family apartment complexes in the Ponca City area. Planning and Community Development issued 50 new commercial permits, 59 remodeling permits on existing structures, and 91 miscellaneous permits. In August, 1999, the city commission adopted new, updated zoning codes that are more “user friendly,” and employ new planning techniques used in other cities throughout the region. Two new zoning districts, CBD-Central Business District and RA-Rural Acreage residential, are designed to allow enough flexibility to promote better uses of land within the city. Historic Preservation District North Sixth Street, between Cleveland and Hazel Avenue, was established as Ponca City’s first Historic Preservation (HP) district. By being designated HP, the historic architecture and “community” atmosphere of this district are protected from incompatible and intrusive land uses. Census Information All the preparation work for Census 2000 has been completed for the census that began on April 1, 2000. It is very important to have an accurate population count of our citizens. This population count helps our officials to determine where critical municipal facilities should be placed, and how much money Ponca City will receive from federal and state programs. It also determines district boundaries, voting zones, and how many representatives our state will have in Congress. Police Services The Police Department continues to partner with our community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. In September of 1999, the Police Department and the Ponca City Schools joined together to forge a partnership that placed a full time school resource officer on campus at the senior high. In addition, a student run Crime Stoppers program was launched this year at Ponca City High School giving students a way to report crime on campus and still remain anonymous. The Youth Police Academy continues to be a successful program providing hands on training to high school aged students. This program began in 1999 and provides an opportunity for officers to interact in a very positive manner with youth in the community. A need, identified by citizens, led to a fund raising effort initiated by members of the Ponca City Noon Ambucs and then completed by the District Attorney’s Office. The Police Department acquired a new “officer,” Rocky — a three-year-old Belgian Malinois. Rocky partners with Master Patrolman Fred Landis and is trained in detecting a variety of drugs, suspect apprehension and building searches. Another example of a citizen-initiated program benefiting the Police Department is the Ponca City Police Foundation. Charter members of this foundation have collected money within the community to purchase special equipment or specialized training above and beyond what the fiscal budget allows. Transportation Services Much is being done to maintain and develop new roadways, such as the Street Improvement Sales Tax dedicated for street improvements. Rush hour traffic is flowing more smoothly in northwest Ponca City following the completion of a traffic signal installation and roadway re-alignment project at Ash Street and Hartford Avenue. The project began in June of 1999 and was completed in April of 2000. Improvements made at the intersection, included realignment of a 1,400-foot segment of Ash Street, construction of separate left turn bay on all approaches, installation of underground storm drains and new traffic signals. Construction costs were funded though the half-cent sales tax dedicated to street improvements. Another major roadway improvement project now underway is the reconstruction and widening of Waverly Street from Highland Avenue to Industrial Boulevard. This two-lane section line road on the west side of Ponca City carries more traffic than any other north/south two-lane road in the city and is primary corridor to Ponca City’s industrial area. Waverly is being widened to four lanes with curb and gutter between Highland and Industrial. Over one million dollars in state and federal funding is being used along with the local half-cent sales tax to cover the construction costs of this project. This same sales tax also took the bumps out at two railroad crossings in Ponca City. The rickety timber crossings at Prospect Avenue in north Ponca City and at Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City were replaced with concrete panel crossings. New concrete approaches at the crossings completed the job to provide smooth, long-term, low-maintenance railroad crossings for years to come. These few examples show how the citizens of Ponca City benefit from the half-cent sales tax, which was first approved in 1987 and has been renewed by the voter twice since then. The tax revenue is used for maintenance and capital projects and has enabled the city to leverage millions of dollars in outside funding for major improvement projects over the past several years. To preserve the beauty of our community, the city commission recently adopted a commission policy statement on the “Installation of Guide Signs”. It is the intent of this policy to set forth criteria and procedures to govern the use and installation of guide signs and information signs within Ponca City. PCUA Electric Services The Electric Department has made a number of changes over the past year to enhance the electric distribution system, thereby improving electric service to your home and business: **** • Distribution System Maintenance: A two-man crew with bucket truck has been utilized to perform system maintenance at the distribution level. The maintenance includes inspecting the transformers that provide electricity at the customer level by checking voltage, overload conditions, service conductor, and adding animal guards. Problems that can be corrected by the two-man crew are immediately addressed, while problems requiring a larger crew are scheduled for maintenance. • Ash Street Re-conductor: Due to the construction of the Northwest Substation, at the corner of Ash and Prospect, the electric line on Ash, from Prospect to Hartford, is being upgraded in order to better supply additional power to the surrounding area. Commercial customers will be able to be isolated from the residential customers that are currently served from the same electric circuit. This isolation will increase the reliability of service for the commercial customers on Ash Street. • Capacitor Banks: Fourteen capacitor banks have been installed to increase the electric system’s power factor. Power factor is defined as this will decrease power losses and help maintain better voltage levels throughout the entire electric system. • Circuit Load Balancing: The electric system power loading by substation, circuit and phase has been balanced. Once again, this will decrease power losses and help maintain better voltage levels throughout the entire electric system. • Infrared Scanning: This year a more intense infrared scanning was done. Not only were the substations scanned, but all of the main distribution and transmission circuits were done as well. Infrared scanning allows the Electric Department to find “hot” spots on the electric system and correct them before an electrical outage occurs. This proactive maintenance increases the reliability of our electric system, which means fewer outages. **** During fiscal year 1999/2000, an amendment to the Capacity Lease Agreement with Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA) was approved, which changed the way the City’s generation assets are managed. Under the old plan, OMPA leased the capacity and operated the plants with the city being responsible for the maintenance. The new amendment adjusted the capacity payments and gave OMPA responsibility for operations and maintenance. This revenue neutral adjustment is designed to be a win-win agreement for both organizations. OMPA now has more operating flexibility, and the city realizes a more stable level of cash flow and the ability to concentrate all its efforts on improving the distribution system. PCUA — Water Services Phase I of the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Plant Project was completed in the summer of 1997. This phase included expanding and upgrading the treatment basins, converting the conventional water treatment process to lime softening process. The filters were expanded and upgraded. All laboratory facilities were completely renovated and upgraded, installing a fully automated computer operations system. New solids handling facilities were installed to handle the disposal of the sludge generated in the treatment process; and adding a new chlorine contact basin was added. The new upgraded plant capacity is 16 MGD Average Daily Flow, with a 20 MGD peak, and a 5 MGD Reserve Capacity (* Millions of Gallons per Day). Future phases of the upgrades to the plant will include improvements to lime sludge drying beds, replacement and upgrades to the high service pumps that deliver treated water to the water distribution system, replacement of elevated backwash storage tank with new backwash pumps, detailed inspection and repair to on-site underground reservoir and the new maintenance building. Design has been completed on lime sludge drying bed upgrades. Preliminary design has been completed in the new high serve pump installation. PCUA — Waste Water Services The improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide for an efficient, well-maintained, up-to-date facility that meets current environmental mandates, and will ensure quality service for our community’s future growth. Planning Phase ... • Elimination of Shirley Lift Station • Eastside drainage basin and South 14th Street interception • Renovation of the Bois D’Arc interceptor •Five-year capital plan Design Phase ... • Upgrades to Bois D’Arc Lift Station construction projects completed •Realignment of Turkey Creek interceptor • Replacement of three collapsed sewer lines **** Plant improvements are being completed in two phases. Phase I was completed in August of 1996 and consisted of the expansion of the facility to handle seasonal stormwater flows. Phase II is scheduled for completion in June of 2000. Phase II consists of a new aeration basin, headworks, primary clarifier, digester upgrades and a new lab and control building. Drug Store 2000 on Oct. 23-26 Set to Reach Many PC StudentsDrug Store 2000, a powerful drug prevention drama needs volunteers! The program is scheduled to take place Oct. 23-26, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Fifth and Overbrook for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Friday, Oct. 27, the Drug Store 2000 will be open to ninth graders and the public 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Volunteers will guide students through the program and/or distribute T-shirts and information to participating youth. The support of volunteers enables Drug Store 2000 to teach our youth the dangers of drug use. Caring adult volunteers will help make a positive impact on the youth of Ponca City. This is a chance to step out of the silent majority and take an active role in fighting against drug use. Contact Pixie Rowland, Oklahoma Blood Institute, at 762-9488 to volunteer. Drug Store 2000 is an interactive educational experience that teaches the real consequences of drug use. The 45-minute drama is performed by real students, pharmacists, police, district attorneys, lawyers, judges, counselors, emergency medical technicians, emergency room personnel, funeral directors, and convicts serving time for drug-related crimes. Mark L. Gibson, Eighth District attorney said, “Drug Store brings a large dose of reality to the performance seen by the kids. They are not seeing actors — they are seeing us do what we really do.” Drug Store is a way to teach youth the truth about drug use and where it can take you. Many of the students who experienced the first Ponca City Drug Store in 1997 wrote letters about how it affected them. A seventh grader wrote, “I learned not to toy, use, or push drugs because I saw the consequences of all this.” Another student wrote, “Drugs can hurt and even kill.” Gibson also states, “We want this program to plant a seed in these kids minds that drug use causes very serious frightening, lifelong consequences. We believe that the last Drug Store made a lasting impression on the kids that went through it.” Drug Store 2000 is a Ponca City collaborative effort involving concerned citizens, civic organizations, business, religious community, and schools. Volunteers have raised funds through donations to give every youth attending a free Drug Store 2000 T-shirt. The shirts list contributors and will continue sending a drug prevention message. T-shirts from the first Ponca City Drug Store are still popular with youth and adults. Drug Store 2000 is the second Drug Store in Ponca City. Volunteers came together through the Ponca City Alliance for Youth and decided to recreate the successful 1997 program. Many of the same committee members from the first Drug Store rejoined the team to organize Drug Store 2000. Honorary chairman and CEO of Pioneer Bank, Carl Renfro states, “Drug Store is a powerful drug prevention program, and I am honored to be a part of it again.” The Drug Store 2000 Committee is focusing not only on Drug Store 2000 but also on promoting The Drug Store program in other communities. If interested in learning more about Drug Store 2000, contact Katina Combes, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow/United Way of Ponca City, at (580) 765-2476 for information about how to create a Drug Store in your community. School MenusElementary Breakfast Monday — Hostess muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Pancake on a stick or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Hostess muffins or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school Elementary Lunch Monday — Chicken styx with hot roll or hot pocket, mashed potatoes and gravy, pears, pudding, crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, broccoli with cheese sauce, Curious George snack, mixed fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef tacos with cheese and lettuce or pretzel with cheese, corn on the cob, refried beans, cinnamon apples, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Pancake on a stick or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s pizza and Taco Bell burritos. Also available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Chicken styx with hot roll, pears, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, tossed salad with ranch dressing, broccoli with cheese sauce, mixed fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Soft beef taco with cheese and lettuce, corn on the cob, refried beans, cinnamon apples, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school East Middle School Lunch Available at East Middle School Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Burritos with chili and cheese, cheesy rice, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Steak fingers with hot roll, potatoes and gravy, Jello, seasoned green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Submarine sandwiches, potato chips, carrot and celery sticks, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, dill spears, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Breakfast burrito or donuts or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school High School Lunch The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn every day and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. All-American Line Monday — Foot long corn dog, tater tots, tossed salad with ranch dressing, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pockets, corn, tossed salad, fresh broccoli salad, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Biscuit with sausage, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school Lunch Monday — Smokie Joe sausage, tater wedges, green beans, pineapple slices, pretzel and milk. Tuesday — Turkey sandwich, lettuce leaf, dill spear, orange wedge, fries, cookie and milk. Wednesday — Meat and cheese nachos, corn, mixed fruit, cinnamon rolls and milk. Thursday — No school Friday — No school Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Beef stew, chicken kiev or chef’s choice plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Savory swiss steak, pork stir fry or catch of the day plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — No school The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The cafeteria will not be open on Thursday for Fall Break. School CalendarOct. 16 PLAN test for sophomores, 9:20 to 10:35 a.m. College Night in the Assembly Center, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 PLAN test for sophomores continues. Freshman football against Stillwater at Sullins Stadium, 6 p.m. Oct. 18 St. Gregory’s University representative, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 19 Fall Break, classes dismissed. Varsity football against Stillwater at Sullins Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Fall Break, classes dismissed. Drama/debate at Deer Creek-Lamont. Oct. 21 PSAT testing at the MSB building, 7:45 a.m. Cross country meet. Drama/debate tournament continues.
DEATHS
Morris Clarence Kearney Morris Clarence KearneyTEXARKANA, Texas — Morris Clarence Kearney of Texarkana, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 in an Adult Care Facility. He was 75. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2000 at the Forest Park Cemetery in Greenville, Texas with the Rev. Bob Bush officiating. Burial is under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home. Morris Clarence Kearney was born May 15, 1925 in Greenville, Texas. He graduated from East Texas State Teachers College and obtained a Masters Degree at Oklahoma State University where he also taught. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Navy as a pharmacist’s mate. He retired from Wyeth Laboratories in pharmaceutical sales and was a member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Loriece Hesley Kearney of the home; one daughter, Kathy Tippin of Ponca City; two sons, Pat Kearney of Ventura, Calif., and Peter Kearney of Provo, Utah; one step-daughter, Dr. Kerri Hesley of Sykesville, Md.; two step-sons, Pat Hesley of Texarkana, Texas and Steve Hesley of Longview, Texas; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Martha Hollerand Kearney in 1980. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, 4000 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas 75503 or to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association 13104 Coit Rd., Suite 219-LB 111 Dallas, Texas 75240. The family will be at 91 Valley Road in Texarkana, Texas. J. Tom PriceOXFORD, Kan. — J. Tom Price, 61, resident of Oxford, Kan., died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 at his home in Oxford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 at the Oxford Christian Church. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery, under the arrangements of the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Visitation will be Monday, 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Tom was born on May 18, 1939 in Ponca City, the son of John T. and Pauline C. McAlister Price. He was raised and attended schools in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1957. He attended the University of Oklahoma and later Oklahoma State University where he was graduated from in 1961. He married Karen June Chamberlain on Aug. 31, 1963 at the Oxford Christian Church. After college Price went to work in Oklahoma City, moved to North Carolina in 1968 to work at the Wochovia Bank and later returned to Edmond, to work for Liberty National Bank and the American Bank Systems. In 1972, Price and his wife started Professional Bank Forms in Edmond. Also while living in Edmond, he raised Black Angus cattle and was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion for his bull “Aztec” at the Denver Livestock Show. In 1984, Price moved his family, along with the business and cattle to Oxford, where he began Professional Bank Forms, to which his son Kevin still operates. A few years after settling in Oxford, the Angus were sold and he began to raise Buffalo, making his first trip to the Denver Livestock Show with the buffalo and named Rookie of the Year and his two-year-old bull Big Chief was Grand Champion. At the time of his death, Tom had 250 head of buffalo. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen, July 3, 1994 and he later married Donna Coldwell on Nov. 16, 1996 in Rapid City, S.D., and they have continued to live in Oxford. Price was a member of the Oxford Christian Church, the Kansas Bankers Association, the National Bison Association, the Kansas Bison Association, the American Legion, Pi Beta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi and he had served on the Oxford City Council for 10 years. Survivors include his wife Donna of the home in Oxford; two sons, T.L. Price of Arlington, Texas and Kevin Price of Oxford; three daughters, Jennifer Nuttle of Cushing, Janee Hicks of Oxford and Karen K.A. Price of Tulsa; one step-son, Jeff Ewy of New York City, N.Y.; one step-daughter, Kim Hancock of Lewisville, Texas; his father, John T. Price of Lancaster, Texas; one brother, Gary Price of DeSoto, Texas; one sister, Diana Pyle of Branford, Con.; and seven grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his mother. A memorial has been established with the Hospice Inc. and the Oxford Christian Church, and contributions may be left at the funeral home or the church. Joseph Fredrick Thomas IIBRAMAN — Joseph Fredrick “Fred” Thomas II, resident of Braman, died Thursday morning, Oct. 12, 2000, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell. He was 85. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church in Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in the Braman Cemetery. Joseph Fredrick Thomas II was born on June 6, 1915, in Bartlesville, the son of Joseph Fredrick and Hazel Sigler Thomas. He grew up in Osage County and attended school in Pershing. Following his schooling, he began employment with Frisco Railroad in Sand Springs. He married Viva “Bobby” Lorraine Morehouse in August of 1938 in Pharaoh, Okla., where they lived for a year. He then moved to South America for a year where he worked before returning to Sand Springs where he worked in the stockyards. He later began employment with Phillips Petroleum Company in Hobbs, N.M. After working there for a few years, he returned to Oklahoma, where he lived in Braman for 21 years, employed as a contract pumper as well as employed by Kay County. He retired in 1981. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Braman. He was also a member of the Braman Saddle Club and enjoyed roping, riding broncs and owning his race horses. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Lather of South Haven, Kan., and Donna Dessenberger of Yucca Valley, Calif.; a son, Joseph Fredrick Thomas III of El Dorado, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on March 14, 1998; two daughters, Phyllis Ann Thomas and Carolyn Sue Elliott; a sister, Alberta Minyard; and a brother, James Gunning. Casket bearers include Lance Bergman, Kevin Gann, Gary Scott, Joe Thomas IV, Jim Thomas, Bobby Lorg and Don Elliott. Honorary bearers include Milo Day, Lyle Tripp, Leon Freeze, Tony Vap, Bob Kaupke, Aubrey Kelle, Mike Johnson, Leroy Ray, Harold Fox, Butch Wolfe and Gerald Oard. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Erna B. StrandtmanLOCKHART, Texas — Erna B. Strandtman of Lockhart died Oct. 6, 2000 in the Chilsom Trail Rehabilitation Center. She was 101. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 11, at the Lockhart City Cemetery with the Rev. Russ Gorrell officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Eeds Funeral Home of Lockhart. Erna B. Strandtman was born June 2, 1899 in Shelby, Texas, the daughter of Herman and Marie Heuval Bartram. She married Emil Strandtman in January of 1917 in Shelby, Texas. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lockhart. She is survived by her son, Lesley Strandtman of Kailua, Hawaii; two daughters, Mildred League of Ponca City and Doris Linick of San Antonio, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Emil Strandtman in January of 1953; two sons Clinton Strandtman and Emil H. Strandtman; daughter, Adeline Peebles; and granddaughter, Sara Peebles. ObituariesSarah Amy HughesSarah Amy Hughes died Friday, noon in the Westminster Village Skilled Nursing Center. She was 91. The funeral service will be graveside, Monday, 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, pastor of the First Christian Church of Ponca City, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2 until 3 p.m. Born June 16, 1909, in Tulsa, she was the daughter of Sherman Grant and Beulah Eaton Pender. She attended Tulsa public schools and graduated from Central High School in 1927. She then attended Kendall Hall, now the University of Tulsa, and worked for the Tulsa City Library as a librarian. On Aug. 20, 1933 she married Paul David Hughes. The couple made their first home in Tulsa before moving to Bartlesville in 1945. Mr. Hughes died in April of 1987. Mrs. Hughes was a member of First Christian Church in Bartlesville where she served as a deacon and was active in the women’s organizations. She was also a member of a music research club. She moved to Ponca City in April of 1999. She enjoyed travel, playing the piano and singing, needlepoint, birds, flowers, and reading, and attending the Community Concerts and the Mozart Festival. She is survived by her son, Gary Pender Hughes of Ponca City; a daughter, Joyce George of Carthage, Mo; 4 grandchildren, Dan Hughes of Carrolton, Texas, Rick Hughes of Norman, Gay Prevost of Fillmore, Calif., and Troy George of Jacksonville, Fla.; and 13 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 210 N. Fifth, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to First Christian Church, 520 S.E. Osage, Bartlesville, OK 75006. A memorial service will be held later in the week at Westminster Village, Ponca City. paid obituary Services PendingJacqueline JonesJacqueline Jones, Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Oct. 14, 2000, at University Hospital, Oklahoma City. She was 28. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Hazel Edythe ErnestHazel Edythe Ernest, longtime Ponca City resident died Saturday morning, Oct. 14, 2000, at the Cole’s Rest Haven Nursing Home in Guthrie. She was 89. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Robert Marvin GreggRobert Marvin Gregg, Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning,
Oct. 14, 2000, at his home. He was 78. Arrangements are pending
with Grace Memorial Chapel.
NEWS BRIEFS-- Raindrops Cut-A-Thon — A benefit cut-a-thon will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at A Touch of Class with proceeds benefiting Raindrops, a support group for parents and families who have lost a child of any age. Donations for the cut-a-thon will be accepted; walk-ins are welcome. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. College Fair — The annual College Fair for Po-Hi juniors, seniors and parents will be held Monday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower Commons Area. Representatives from 45 to 50 colleges will be in attendance. Free Sample of Estee Lauder foundation now through October 31st. at John’s, 2nd and Cleveland. adv. No Work Session — A meeting of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners for a work session originally set for Monday has been canceled. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Accident — A four-vehicle accident with injury was reported at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Fourteenth Street to Ponca City police at 7:27 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance and rescue one also responded to the scene. Two vehicles were towed from the scene. Trees, Huge selection. Plant now. Keathly Nursery. 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 2600 block of North Union Street was reported to Ponca City police at 4:02 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer reported serving a Kay County warrant to a 49-year-old man near the intersection of South Pine Street and West Central Avenue at 4:21 p.m. Friday. Theft — Someone at a laundromat at the intersection of North First Street and Highland Avenue reported having some items stolen to Ponca City police at 9:30 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. VFW Post #1201 and it’s ladies Aux October Family Dinner, Sunday, October 15 at 1:00pm at post home on East Prospect. Ham and Cheese potatoes will be the meat dish all are urged to bring a covered dish to complement it. Hope to see you there. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 10:16 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. New Ornaments! Kristi Yamaguchi, Ken Griffey Jr., Hot wheels. Carla’s Hallmark. Downtown. adv. Burglary — A man in the 1900 block of North Sixth Street reported his residence had been broken into to Ponca City police at 12:27 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Amazin’ Hair is now open on Tuesday. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 765-3536 for an appointment. adv. Accident — A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 12:43 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Theft — The manager of a business in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 11:45 p.m. Friday a man and a woman walked out of the business without paying for $12.36 in food. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — Someone in the 400 block of East Emporia Avenue reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 6:05 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Fourth Street and East South Avenue reported a 55-year-old man was taken into custody on both city and county warrants at 12:12 a.m. Saturday. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Accident — An accident in front of Holiday Inn, 2215 North Fourteenth Street, was reported to Ponca City police at 1:20 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 600 block of South Ninth Street reported a 56-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant at 3:48 p.m. Friday. Pink Impression tulips only 29¢ each. Keathly Nursery, 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Subject Held — A Ponca City police officer on patrol reported he was following a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old man wanted for burglary by the Kay County Sheriff’s Office at 5:14 p.m. Friday. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Marland Drive and South Palm Street and the driver was taken into custody. Subjects Held — A search warrant was served by five officers at a residence in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue at 6:36 p.m. Friday. A 27-year-old man, a 34-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were taken into custody for possession of a controlled and dangerous substance. A vehicle was also towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and North Union Street reported a 31-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant at 9:37 p.m. Friday. Accident — A minor accident in the parking lot of a business in the 1400 block of East Hartford Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 9:51 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Intoxicated Subject — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 11:08 p.m. Friday seeing a 23-year-old intoxicated man walking down a street in the 800 block of North Second Street and screaming. An officer was assigned and the man was taken into custody for public intoxication. Fire Run — Someone reported a vehicle parked at a business in the 400 block of East South Avenue had fire coming from under the hood to the Communications Center at 12:16 a.m. Saturday. Engine one from the Ponca City Fire Department handled the call. Ambulance Run — Someone advised a woman had fallen out of the front of a vehicle going 35 mph nine miles east on Lake Road to the Communications Center at 12:59 a.m. Saturday. The caller advised the woman had a cut on her head and was going in and out of consciousness. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Osage County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. The woman was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Intoxicated Driver — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 3:20 a.m. Saturday a man who had come into the store with a gash on his forehead advised he had hit a tree with his vehicle. Subject was very uncooperative, and wouldn’t tell anyone where his vehicle was located. An officer was assigned. A 20-year old man was taken into custody for public intoxication. The officer advised he was unable to locate the man’s vehicle. Man With Weapon — Someone reported four juveniles that were riding around in a vehicle with some guns to Ponca City police at 2:05 a.m. Saturday. The vehicle was located in the 700 block of North Elm Street. The officer searched the vehicle, but no guns were found. Three juvenile citations were issued. Accident — A two-vehicle injury accident in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 2:06 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. An ambulance and rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene. One subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A 29-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, expired tag and driving in a manner not reasonable and proper. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported a $32 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 3:13 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Burglary — A man in the 400 block of North Pine Street advised Ponca City police at 4:47 a.m. Saturday he had just chased two men who had stolen the CD player from his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. -- LIFESTYLES
Traci Renee Day Engaged
Traci Renee Day and Steven Lee McHenry are planning a Dec. 23 wedding in Grace Episcopal Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Charles R. and Kristin Webb of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ross and Denise Day of Dallas, Texas. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Ronald and Martha McHenry of Coweta. The future bride graduated from Ponca City High School in 1995 and earned a bachelor of science degree in education with an endorsement in early childhood education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1999. She is presently teaching sixth grade at Union Elementary School. McHenry graduated from Coweta High School in 1991 and received a degree in physical education from Oklahoma City University in 1996. He is employed as the PE teacher at Washington Elementary School and is a coach for football and track. ‘Make a Difference Day’ Subject for Lions ProgramWhen the Noon Lions Club met Oct.11 Ruslyn Hermanson, Director of Americorps, gave a special thanks to the Noon Lions Club for their diabetes screening at Oktoberfest. Hermanson told of many of her family members whose lives had been adversely affected by diabetes. The speaker said “Americorps must participate in Make a Difference Day because it is a project of Points of Lights Foundation.” A few of the many projects planned are sheetrocking and painting at Attucks Community Center, Peer Mediation at the Conoco Fourth Street Club House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Byron Tribble as the trainer, plus a Youth Empowerment group who will do yard work for the elderly. One of the Americorps projects of the day will be a clothing drive to collect shoes, socks, coats, backpacks and warm clothing for needy children in the area. The collection site will be at First Christian Church from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28. Distribution will be at the same location on the same date from 1 to 4 p.m. F.irst Lutheran School and Woodlands Elementary School will partner with Americorps on this project. For more information contact the United Way office, 765-2476. Guests were Burnard Simpson, Jim Bates, Jeff Thomas, Gene Curtis, state secretary of Oklahoma Lions and editor of the State Lions newspaper; Mel Maddox, Robert E. Lee, past district governor; and Jim Arnot, past president of Oklahoma City Downtown Club. New member introductions included John Mangelinx and Don Mieir. Student Leos present were Mikel Montgomery and Rachael Maxson. Announcements included a report of more than 140 individuals being screened for diabetes at Oktoberfest, including 25 percent who had moderately high readings, and 8 percent who had severely high readings. The club plans to screen more than 400 city workers by the end of October. Cookbooks are for sale at $12 from club members and they are available at Brace Books. Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” Lions are known worldwide as Knights of the Blind and the focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals along with promoting diabetes awareness. Special Program for Ponca City DARMembers of the Ponca City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 20 at Marland’s Grand Home. Virginia Stephenson will be the hostess chairman. Committee members are Joel Trout, Margaret Yeakley, Patsy Lessert, and Rana Powell. A board meeting will precede the regular meeting. Sharel Sue Smith McAdoo will present the program about Mrs. Benjamin H. Grierson, wife of the first commander at Fort Sill, Indian territory, 1869-1873. Mrs. McAdoo belongs to several volunteer organizations and is a member of the DAR Speaker’s Staff, 1996-2001; American Heritage Committee, 1998-2001; and served as a member of various Congressional House committees. She served as Washington Bicentennial Celebration chairman, 1998-2000; American Heritage Committee chairman, 1994-96; Cameo Society, organizing president, 1995-98; State Chairman’s Club, president, 2000-2002; State Chairman’s Club, vice president, 1998-2000; State Officer’s Club, treasurer, 1997-2001; Chapter Regent’s Club, 1998 to present; and has been regent of the Lawton chapter. Her education includes a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University; Boston University, M.Ed., counseling; 1979 Cameron University, all academic work for MBA, 1992. The speaker has been involved as chief of the Contract Support Team, Supply, Services, and Construction (Camp, Post, and Station), directorate of contracting, Fort Sill, 1997-present; contracting officer, contract specialist, and cost and price analyst, Fort Sill, 1990-present; Federal Women’s Program manager, Fort Sill, 1996-1998; Federal Women’s Program Committee, Fort Sill, 1991-1998; facilitator, Process Action Teams (PAT) Self Help Store Improvement Process Action Team, APIC, IMAP, and RA Crosswalk Process Action Team, Customer Service Survey Process Action Team. She is an adjunct instructor at Cameron University in psychology and human ecology department from 1991 to the present. Diabetes Support Group Will MeetKay County Diabetes Support Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand. This meeting will feature Pat Blubaugh, diabetes educator, who will present a program on “Sick Day Management.” For more 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 persons are invited to attend the meetings. Prather-Campbell Families Hold ReunionTwenty-six descendants of John W. and Nancy Anna Campbell Prather met Oct. 1, in the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society’s Club Rooms in Blackwell, for their 16th annual family reunion. Time was spent looking at family history notebooks and taking pictures. Announcement was made that David and Doris Ann Leeper of Protection, Kan. just arrived home from Sydney, Australia where they watched their grandson, Nathan Leeper, participate in the Olympic High Jump. Family deaths included Raymond Prather, 1998; his sister, Mary Belle Prather Morris, 1999; Harold G. Prather, 1999 and his wife, Lois Moore Prather, June 20, 2000. Anna Lee Thornton offered prayer before the covered dish dinner. The history of the family includes the information that John W. Prather married Annie Campbell on Sept. 17, 1827, in Rowan, County, NC. They had nine children: Polly, Ruth A., Sarah, Jane, Nellie, Josephine, Thomas, John Wesley and Eli. John Wesley Prather married Nanny Isabelle Brown on March 25, 1869, in Tazewell, County, Va. They had eight children, including a daughter, William, John Henry, Anna Belle, Thomas Wesley, Birdie, George Stuart, and James Edwin. Attending from the Jens and Anna Belle Prather Breinholt family were Martin Kingery of Enid, his daughter, Kay L. Davis and son, Robby of Cashion. From the Ed and Anna Prather family were Mrs. Paul ‘Maxine’ Prather of Ponca City, Mrs. John ‘Betty’ Prather, Steve and Cindy Prather Black, Heather and Rebecca, Scott and Trissona Prather and Kiara all of Pryor, Robert and Jonna Prather Gardine of Chouteau. Also Anna Lee Prather Thornton of Sallisaw, Larry and Dianne Thornton Jessica and Sean of Chandler, and Mary Ann Thornton Bourland of Harrah. Eli F. Prather married Mary M. Bailey on Jan. 25, 1873, in Cedar Bluff Va. They had nine children: Thomas R., Hugh, Margaret Ann, Sarah Elizabeth, George, Walter, Franklin, Nellie, Eli Carl. Sarah Elizabeth Prather married Charles W. Leeper on Aug. 17, 1907, in Protection, KS. They had seven children: Franklin, Lucille, Charles W. Mary M., Lawrence, David and Elizabeth. Attending from this family were Charles W. JR. and Nina Leeper of Wichita, Kan. and David and Doris Ann Leeper of Protection, Kan. Ruth A. Prather was married Nov. 23, 1875, to William Lester. They had two children: Margaret Anna and Nellie Jane Lester. Nellie Jane Lester married Ira J. Davis March 21, 1908. They had six children: William, Lester, Glenn, Marion, Mary Margaret and Elinor. William R. Davis married La Nona George on Sept. 3, 1927. They had two children: Richard William and Johnnie L. Davis. Attending from this family were Johnnie and Moylene Davis of Goodwell. The 2001 reunion will be the first Sunday in October in Blackwell. Wheatheart MenuIs Announced For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Oct. 16: Dinner franks; buttered mixed vegetables; sauerkraut; hot dog bun; margarine; easy chocolate cake. Tuesday, Oct. 17: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes with gravy; carrifruit salad; cornmeal roll; margarine; ice cream. Wednesday, Oct. 18: Tuna loaf with tartar sauce; cabbage slaw; Harvard beets; hush puppies; margarine; cookies. Thursday, Oct. 19: Ham; beans with onions; spinach casserole; cornbread; margarine; double orange gelatin with topping. Friday, Oct. 20: Chicken fried steak with gravy; corn; stewed tomatoes; whole wheat roll; margarine; mixed fruit. Lookin With LouTo debate or not to debate, that is the question? To believe in the tooth fairy or to believe the promises of politicians are other questions? We live in an interesting society that cheers for professional wrestlers although we know they are fakers. We elect politicians who lie to us and we know they are lying to us. Actually, there seem to be some similarities between professional wrestling and running for elected offices. Both are known by initials. Professional wrestlers are recognized by the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) and then there is the Republican’s GOP (Grand Old Party) and the DNC (Democratic National Committee). Wrestlers compete in a ring, unless of course they’ve been thrown out over the ropes where they can get ahold of a chair to be used for clobbering their opponent. Presidential candidates perform in the spotlight and often the arena is television, where they get in nasty digs at their opposition. Sometimes the politicians appear to be a little more sophisticated in their dirty tricks using the electronic media (which is much like the pro wrestler announcers, who know it’s all fake). While the wrestlers make use of real smoke and mirrors, the politicians create smoke screens that are not readily visible. Suppose the format for the next debate was set in the WWF arena. Republican Bruiser Bush could be armed with boxing gloves and a hockey stick, while Democrat Garrulous Gore would be outfitted with a bullwhip and a mask. Questioners would be wrestlers “The Roc” and Jesse Ventura. Jesse Helms would be the referee. Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan would be lurking in the wings waiting for their chance to join the fray. Of course Nader and Buchanan would have a hard time tag-teaming with either Gore or Bush, so they’d enter the fight as independent contenders. One can hear the spinmasters now. Bill Press (on the left) of CNN’s Cross Fire and Bob Novak (on the right) of the same program, give the over-biased commentary. Press accuses Bush of not pronouncing “hockey puck” correctly, while Novak allows as how Gore has a poison tip on his bullwhip. Meanwhile, Jesse Jackson and Pat Robinson would be on the sidelines cheering, jeering and carrying on as always. What is scary is that politicians are a a mirror of our society. Violence seems perfectly acceptable — when it is promoted on television. How can there be any creditability for politicians and world leaders when they indulge in the same tactics as pro-wrestlers? What does it say of us as a society when we tolerate these antics? Is it because we have too few “good guy” heroes? Or as baseball’s Leo Durocher said, “Nice guys don’t win ball games.” Will America elect more wrestlers to public office in the future? Or will those who are vying for leadership of the free world step in and call a halt to obscenity and violence being accepted as the norm? Is winning so important that one must give up dignity and integrity to be head of government in the USA? Are we so self-absorbed in our own pursuits of getting-ahead, or winning, that we have become more tolerant of the flawed candidates? Or have they always been flawed, and now through the magic of electronics and the audacity of the media, we know more about the candidates than we wanted to know? The televised debates are good melodrama. Where else in the world could you sit in your own home, sipping what ever you generally sip, dressed in your robe, and shout insults at scalawags — that is — if you are still awake. God Bless America where you have the right to choose to watch or not to watch the debates; but instead, to turn to West Wing, a fake program about the presidency. Marianna Bradley Becomes Bride of Justin B. StoneMarianna Bradley became the bride of Justin B. Stone in a recent ceremony at Albright United Methodist Church officiated by the Rev. Dr. Sheila Combs-Francis. Heart-shaped candelabras were decorated with ivy and bows. Mitchell Bradley and Julie Brown, brother and sister of the bride, sang I Cross My Heart and The Lord’s Prayer. He also sang God Gave Me You. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Earleen Bradley of Ponca City and the bridegroom is the son of Rebecca Roberts of Ponca City and Larry Stone of Arkansas City, Kan. The bride is the granddaughter of Mary Bradley of Ponca City and Lois Hobbs of Newkirk. The bridegroom is the grandson of Erma Stone of Pawhuska and Warren and Marilyn Neuerburg of Newkirk. Candlelighters were Casey Cramer and Candice Bradley and the flowergirl was Lindsey Lampe, cousin of the bridegroom. Kyle Bradley, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. Elizabeth Dunn was the Maid of Honor and other attendants were Julie Brown, sister of the bride; Lindsey Bradley, sister-in-law of the bride; and Maria Perez. Cody Stone served his brother as best Man, and groomsmen were Ryan Kersey, cousin of the bride; Cole Engleking; and Billy Huster. The bride wore a silk and lace gown with a Victorian neckline and illusion sleeves highlighted by lace appliques. The hemlines of the skirt and chapel-length train were edged with scalloped lace and the train was adorned with lace cutouts. she carried a bouquet of red and white flowers and greenery accented with white satin ribbon. Following the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue, the bride carried her grandfather’s handkerchief in her bouquet for something old. Something new was her gown; something borrowed, pearl earrings from her sister; and something blue was her garter. assisting with the reception in the fellowship hall were Amy Johnston, Mellissa Bradley and Stephanie Cervantes. The newlywed couple resides in Ponca City. The bride is employed at Alterra Sterling House and the bridegroom is employed with cookshack. Engagement Is AnnouncedMr. and Mrs. Michael Kassen of Broken Arrow have announced the engagement of their daughter, Christina Michelle, to Jayson Marcus Carter, son of Jay Carter of Ada. The couple plans a June wedding in Tulsa. Miss Kassen is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Curran and Mrs. Darlene Kassen of Ponca City. Wedding Plans AnnouncedJuli Kay Shilling of Yukon and Paul Ruel Lester of Tonkawa announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The wedding will be Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Community Christian Church in Ponca City. Following the ceremony, an evening reception will be held at Wentz Camp Hall. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tom and Junette Shilling of Yukon. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Troy and Cathy Lester of Ponca City. After graduation from Oklahoma State University, both relocated to Oklahoma City. Miss Shilling is currently the director of marketing and development for the South OKC Chamber of Commerce, and Lester is a financial advisor with American Express Financial Advisors. State President Attends AAUW MeetThe American Association of University Women will meet on Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The program will be “Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park” by T.L. Walker. The Oklahoma state president of AAUW, Paula Smith of Oklahoma City, will be present. AAUW is an organization vitally interested in education and the advancement of women. Our mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal 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, Sept. through May. Ponca City branch meetings 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 Gerry Miller at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. The discussion will be led by William J. Miller on the book “The Slave Girl.” Bridge will meet at 7 p.m. in the home of Grace Chism on Oct. 23. “Out to Lunch Bunch” will be hosted on Nov. 3, by Donna Clark at Rusty Barrell. If you would like to know more about AAUW, call Barbara Moses, membership vice president, at 765-7074 or branch president Grace Chism at 765-3519. Meals on Wheels MenuMeals 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. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday, Oct. 16: Tuna noodle casserole; Hacienda green beans; dinner roll; sliced tomatoes; tapioca. Tuesday, Oct. 17: Roast pork with Rosemary sauce; creamed potatoes and peas; beets with orange sauce; citrus jello salad; Dutch apple cake. Wednesday, Oct. 18: Herbed baked chicken; dill buttered potatoes; cheesy spinach; Italian pasta salad; rosy sliced pears. Thursday, Oct. 19: Chicken fried steak; whipped potatoes with cream gravy; broccoli; three bean salad; carrot cake. Friday, Oct. 20: Green chili stew; breaded okra; cauliflower; cornbread; marinated diced cucumber, onion and tomato; limeade filling in graham cracker crust. Couple Observes AnniversaryBob and Joleen Waltrip of Newkirk marked their golden wedding anniversary earlier in the year with a trip to Hawaii. C.R. (Bob) Waltrip and the former Joleen Shreeves were united in marriage Oct. 15, 1950, with the Rev. Harold Honnold officiating in the First United Methodist Church of Newkirk. The couple has spent their married years in Newkirk and presently reside at 206 North Cedar. Mr. Waltrip retired from Conoco in 1985, and Mrs. Waltrip retired from Albright Title and Trust Company of Newkirk in 1992. Their family includes William and Marsha Barnes, and grandchildren, Jennifer and Justin, all of Broken Arrow; and their son, Marc Waltrip of Ponca City. TOPS Chapter 308 Members MeetTOPS OK 308 chapter met Monday evening. Wanda Headrick was in charge of the meeting. Ruth Garroute gave the devotional, a “Parable of the Farmer and the Mule,” and read an entertaining article, “More Whipped Cream.” Ann Steuver led the TOPS pledge, and Joan Hendrickson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Pat Meller was best loser and also won the HaHa Pot. Potato chips are the forbidden food for the week. Winner of the Report Card contest for TOPS were Loretta Riley, first place; Ann Steuver, second place. For KOPS, first place winner was Joan Hendrickson; and Jewell McFarlin, second. Members spent the remainder of the evening making pumpkin crafts under the direction of Natalie McCoy. Pat Meller was awarded a certificate and charm for a ten pound loss. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower, 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. Millers Celebrate 50 YearsR.B. “Bill” Miller and Nell Miller will celebrate their 50th anniversary Oct. 15. A family dinner was held at the Blue Moon, with their children and Nell’s mother hosting. Their children are Diana Lockhart of Ponca City, and Billy and Joy Miller of Neosho, Mo. Nell’s mother is Sindy Wright of Ponca City. Bill Miller and Nell Wright were married Oct. 15, 1950, at the Assembly of God Church in Newkirk with the Rev. N.C. Smith officiating. Mr. Miller was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 32 years before retiring in 1984. They enjoy traveling and fishing, and are members of Northeast Baptist Church. McGowan-Ledford Wedding Ceremony in Arkansas CitySt. Paul United Methodist Church in Arkansas City, Kan., was the setting for the Sept. 16, 2000, wedding of Debbie McGowan and Kevin P. Ledford. Their double-ring vows were solemnized in a 7 p.m. ceremony by the Rev. Billy Hughes of Luka, Kan., and the Rev. Kathy Gann. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGowan of Arkansas City, Kan., and the bridegroom is the son of Jean Glasgow of Ada. Lilies, English ivy and baby’s breath adorned the candelabra and other decorations were baskets of lilies, baby’s breath, orange roses and white gladioli. Carina McGowan, niece of the bride, played Canon in D on the violin, accompanied by Seth Roach, pianist. Erik McGowan, nephew of the bride, sang Love of My Life by Sammy Kershaw; Alisha Presnall, niece of the bride, sang Where Your Road Leads by Trisha Yearwood. The soloists then sang a duet, The Gift by Jim Brickman. Candlelighters were nieces of the bride, Amelia McGowan of Burkburnett, Texas, and Cassandra McGowan of Arkansas City, Kan. Candice McGowan of Arkansas City, Kan., niece of the bride, kept the guest book. Kiersten McGowan and Dustin McGowan of Arkansas City, niece and nephew of the bride, served as flowergirl and ringbearer. They were dressed similarly to the bridal couple. Terri Presnall of Arkansas City, Kan., was Matron of Honor for her sister. She wore a navy satin gown with embroidered bodice and sweetheart neckline. The waistline was detailed with piping, and the dress was complemented by over-the-elbow length gloves. She carried a cascade of lilies, English ivy and baby’s breath. Identically gowned was the bridesmaid, Susan Anderson of Dallas, Texas. Gary Bruce of Arkansas City was Best Man, and groomsman was the bridegroom’s brother, Dr. Keith Underhill of Edmond. Ushers were Erik McGowan of Stephenville, Texas, nephew of the bride, Carina McGowan of Winfield, Kan. and Alisa Presnall of Arkansas City, nieces of the bride. The bride’s nieces wore navy gowns with Schiffli embroidery and the males in the wedding party wore navy tuxedos. The bridegroom was dressed in a white tuxedo. The bride wore a gown of white French satin with a scooped neckline adorned with sequins and appliques. The bodice featured short capped sleeves and a princess waistline. The full skirt was complemented by a chapel-length train. Her veiling was embellished with sequins and pearls, and she carried a cascade of lilies, English ivy and baby’s breath. Assisting with the reception at the church were Jana Alexander of Winfield, Kan., Vicki Kraft of Peck, Kan., and Joni McCord of Arkansas City. Helping with the gift table and programs were Etan McGowan of Arkansas City, nephew of the bride, and Savannah Clemons of Ada, niece of the bridegroom. Assisting with the wedding were Terese Call and Brenda Coffey of Arkansas City. The newlywed couple resides in Arkansas City. The bride is a staff title analyst in Real Property Administration for Conoco, and the bridegroom is terminal manager for the Arkansas City Terminal of Ellsworth Motor Freight Lines. Laureate Phi Hears ReviewSixteen members and guests attended the October meeting of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority Monday evening at “It’s In The Basket.” Pat Hill, hostess, introduced Alicia Liegerot who presented the program “Vision of Life” stressing natural health through the use of herbs, coral calcium, hormones, enzymes and colloidal silver. Several personal testimonials were given by her staff. Liegerot also showed gift baskets for all occasions. Roberta Streeter, president, led the opening ritual. City Council minutes were read by Virginia Starks. The Preferential Tea will be held at the Rose Stone Inn Oct. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.; the Valentine Dance will be Feb. 10 from 8 to midnight at the American Legion, and Founder’s Day has been set for April 26, also at the American Legion. Special flyers were sent to each chapter about Ponca City Drug Store 2000 which will be held Oct. 23 through Oct. 27. Volunteers are needed. Interested volunteers can contact Pixie Rowland, 762-9488. Meire Harris read the review, “How chapters are named.” Lillian Williams, membership chair, introduced Robin Cnosoen, a transferee from Bay City, Texas. Harris, social, said the BOO Party will be held Oct. 23 in the home of Velma Case at 7 p.m. Starks, program chair, reported the next program will be “Massage” on Nov. 27 with Alice Beman, hostess. Erma Rusch gave the traveling basket to Pat Hill, and Cnosoen won the hostess gift. Other guests were Marguerite and Charles Rupert, Karla Streeter and Ed Hill. Streeter led the closing ritual and Mizpah. Singles Network Slates EventsThe Singles Network has four activities coming up in the week of Oct. 16 -21. Monday, Oct. 16 the group will meet at Cobb’s for dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 the group will join in on a Game Night at Nancy’s starting at 6:30 p.m. The general meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at Furr’s. Members are encouraged to come and bring new ideas. On Saturday, Oct. 21, the birthday dinner at the American Legion will be held. Reservations must be made in advance so call Mary at 762-6588. Mary White and Laurzell Holmes are the members celebrating a birthday this month. Local Kiwanis Elect New OfficersKiwanis Club of Ponca City installed new officers and inducted a new member on Oct. 3 at a banquet at the Apple Cart Restaurant. Lt. Gov. Arthur Harryman officiated at the installation. New officers are Jody Sanford, secretary; Irene Czaplinski, treasurer; Shaun Searle, vice president; Don Long, president. Board members are Cindy Gorrell, Jim Trout, Agnes Hatlelid, and Troy Lewis, Darin Kirchenbauer, Tom Sanford, and Timilyn Crank. Russell Shields is past president. During his remarks, Lt. Gov. Harryman gave a brief history of Kiwanis. Starting in 1915 as a service organization, the group was called Benevolent Order of Brothers. “Somehow, that name did not seem to have a ring to it,” he said. Mr. Brown, the organizer, asked for help to name the organization, and the Indian word “Kiwanis” was suggested. The word was actually found to have the meaning “we have a good time or we make noise.” “The word, in all its meanings, does seem to describe the local Kiwanis Club of Ponca City,” said the speaker. Fran Long, Kiwanis member and wife of incoming president Don Long, presented Lt. Gov. Harryman’s wife, Helga, with a corsage. Chuck Rager entertained the group with his reading of the Gottebo newspaper. In her thank you note to the club, Paula Coppock called Chuck her “favorite master of ceremonies.” Chuck Rager is the Lt. Gov.-designate, and will become the Lt. Gov. for 2001-02 after Lt. Gov. Harryman’s year concludes. Rager represented the local club at the 2000 Texas-Oklahoma District Convention in Austin last summer. Paula and Allan Coppock were special guests for the evening. She was awarded the past president’s pin and gift for her work during the past year. Perfect attendance pins were presented to Earl Czaplinski, Irene Czaplinski, and Jody Sanford, one year; Agnes Hatlelid, two years; Tom Sanford, five years; and George Scoffield, 12 years. Don Long received an award for 19 years, Chuck Rager for 34 years, and Jim Trout with 47 years of perfect attendance. The now deceased Joe Miller set a standard for the Ponca City club with his 70 years of perfect attendance. Theresa Ryan with the American Legion Home, was inducted as a new member. Jane Rager also announced plans to join the organization. Men and women who are interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis meetings on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., at the Pizza Hut restaurant. Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to deliver noon meals for the Wheatheart Nutrition Project, a not-for-profit organization. These meals are needed and may not be delivered without volunteer help said a spokesperson for the center. If you can help, call 767-1620. New MRI System for Local HospitalSt. Joseph Regional Medical Center has completed a nearly top-to-bottom upgrade of its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system, which is now among the best and newest technology, said a hospital spokesperson. The last time the facility upgraded its MRI was in 1993 and the technology has vastly improved since that time. The upgrade to the new General Electric Horizon LX includes all components and software introduced by GE since 1993, according to Mike Lindsey, SJRMC’s radiology director. “We upgraded the system to the top of the line in technology that is available right now. This is the latest system GE has to offer,” said Lindsey. MRI is a method used by physicians to look inside the human body to obtain diagnostic information. Incorporating an advanced technology, MRI produces images of the anatomy without the use of radiation, as in X-Ray and CT scanning. MRI uses the physical properties of magnetic fields, radio waves and computers to generate images of the soft tissue within the body in any plane. John Coyner, M.D., SJRMC’s chief radiologist, said the upgraded MRI has many advantages for both the patient and hospital staff. “It is significantly more comfortable for the patient and the exam time is significantly shorter,” he said. In addition to exam times that are 30 to 50 percent faster the new system also has phased array capabilities, which means multiple exams can be performed in one setting. Also with the new system, rapid, three-dimensional imaging is now possible, said Dr. Coyner. “You can acquire a 3-D image of the area of interest and then you can subtract out whatever you want to and look at it in any plane, which makes the exam much faster for the patient and much more accurate for us,” he said. When compared the newly-introduced open-sided MRI, Dr. Coyner said SJRMC’s new larger, faster, more comfortable system is actually better. “Basically, open-sided MR is somewhat more comfortable for the patient because they don’t have the claustrophobia factor,” he said. “In truth, all open-sided magnets have less power and actually have less accuracy.” The new system is fully operational and has been used for exams for the past week. Last year, 1,800 MRIs were performed at the medical center. Bosom Buddies Support Group To Meet ThursdayThe Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group of Ponca City was started in March of 1989. The first meeting was held in the home of the now deceased Mable Prather. Five women attended the first meeting, showing a need for a support group to help breast cancer survivors. Since that meeting, more than 65 women have attended these meetings. Many have become close friends as they share their problems and worries. This bond includes a sharing of feelings of being told the diagnosis of breast cancer, what types of treatments are available, what new medications come on the market, and what to expect as they go through each treatment on the road to getting well. The main object of the group is to help and encourage others by sharing with them their own experiences. If necessary, they help take each other to doctor appointments. Studies show that survivors live longer and have fewer side effects if they join a support group. The Bosom Buddies Support Group will have a come and go “Celebration of Life Reunion” to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pioneer Bank Club Room. All active and non-active ladies and anyone who is interested in joining or visiting with someone about breast cancer are invited to attend. The support group motto is “To help others in need with prayer and sharing of our experiences.” The group meets every other month. For more information, contact Catherine Horner, 762-5576 or Elaine McNew, 762-4671. Christian Women’s Club Hosts Luncheon, AuctionAll area women are invited to come to the “Bit of Country” luncheon on Oct. 18, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, interested persons should call 765-8427 to make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. Cost for the luncheon is $8.50 per person. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. Attendees are encouraged to wear denim attire. “Start the Bidding” special feature will be the annual Country Fair and Auction. Grant Hodges will be auctioning some of the donated items during the luncheon, including fall and Christmas craft items, baked goods and items donated by area merchants. The sale of donated items will follow the meeting. Those attending are welcome to come and browse before the luncheon. Funds from items that have been donated for the Country Fair will be sent as a Christmas gift to the Stonecroft Village Missionaries. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Hodges was born and reared in Ponca City, where he taught science at East Junior High for 30 years. He and his wife, Deanna, have four married children, Todd, Mandy, Tim and Ty, and four foster children, Sandi, Teri, Mary, and Giap, all college graduates, and 15 grandchildren. They have owned and operated G&H Pure Clean Carpets for the past 20 years. Riding horses, golf, trail work, and spending time with grandchildren are among his hobbies. Kathy Landis will present “Down Home Singing” music. Born in Arkansas City, Kan., she is a graduate from Newkirk High School and the Beauty School. Moving to Wood River, Ill., in 1987, then back to Ponca in 1994, Kathy and her husband, Fred, who is the K-9 Officer with his partner, Rocky with the Ponca City Police Department, have two children, Courtney and Allen. A resident of Newkirk, she has been a beautician for 13 years. Her hobbies and interests include riding horses, playing sports, and collecting figurines of horses, and an extensive angel collection. Featured speaker Barbara Bath of Wichita, Kan., will present “Old Fashioned Wisdom.” A school counselor for 23 years, she is a licensed professional counselor and was honored by the state of Kansas with an “Outstanding School Counselor of the Year” award for 1998-99. Native of Jetmore, Kan., Barbara graduated from Sterling College and received her master’s degree from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. She helped open MetroMidtown Alternative High School in Wichita in 1988. Some of her most satisfying years as an educator were spent working with students “at-risk” and watching them develop their wonderful hidden potential, she said. Barbara has been a presenter at the “Developing Resilient Youth in the Heartland of America” Conference and at the “Alternative Education” Conference. She is retired after 29 years in the public school system. Presently, she serves as chairperson for the After Five Christian Women’s Club of Stonecroft Ministries in Wichita, Kan. Barbara is a motivational and inspiration speaker for Youth and Women’s groups. Recently, she presented a workshop on “anxiety” in Branson, Mo., at the Stonecroft Conference Center, appeared on the Reach Out radio program on KSGL in Wichita and led a Women’s Retreat in Jetmore, Kan. Barbara teaches an interdenominational weekly Bible Study. She and her husband Jim have been married for 38 years and have two adult daughters. Raleigh, N.C. Church Setting for Couple’s VowsLeigh Ellen Cantrell and John Sherman Day were married recently in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, N.C. The double-ring vows were officiated by Dr. Edwin Stock before an altar decorated with hydrangeas and garlands of greenery. The musical program featured solos by Lesa Doyle, aunt of the bride, including Together by Rodger Strader, arranged by Bob Krogstand, and The Lord’s Prayer, with music by Herbert Hay Malone. Organist, Sue Crocker, played Trumpet Voluntary for the processional. The bride is the daughter of Len and Mary Ellen Cantrell of Fort Worth, Texas, and the bridegroom is the son of Karen and Gordon Anderson of Sterling, Colo., and Robert and Kathy Day of Palm Desert, Calif. The bride is the granddaughter of Alene Doyle of Ponca City and Carol Cantrell of El Paso, Texas, and the bridegroom is the grandson of Evelyn and Lloyd Johnson of Denver, Colo. Matron of honor for her sister was Caren Elaine Maccini. She wore a silver matte satin gown embellished with jewel-encrusted lace, and carried a bouquet of hydrangea and lisianthus in shades of pale silvery blue. Robert Day served his brother as Best Man. Ushers were Robby Childers and Tim Childers, the bridegroom’s step-brothers. The bride wore a matte satin ivory gown designed with a pearl-encrusted bodice and full box pleated skirt. Her illusion fingertip-length veil was attached to a wreath of white freesia and variegated greenery. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white hydrangeas and lisanthus accented with wide ivory satin ribbon. following the traditional something old, new, borrowed and blue, she wore a blue garter made for her by her maternal grandmother; something old was a ring the bride’s mother wore in her wedding; something borrowed was a bracelet from the Matron of Honor; and something new were her crystal earrings and wedding ensemble. Immediately following the ceremony the reception was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Len Cantrell Jr. at the Longview Poe House. The newlywed couple resides in Raleigh, N.C. The bride is ISV program manager for Red Hat Education, and the bridegroom is a loan officer for First Union Bank. Out of town guests were Karen and Gordon Anderson, Sterling, Colo.; Mark and Lesley Branish, Scott and Suzanne Branish, Todd Branish, Sarah Clark, all of Denver, Colo.; Ron and Linda Branish; Englewood, Colo.; Len and Gail Burcham; Havre De Grace, Md.; Carol Cantrell, El Paso, Texas; Dave and Cheryl Cantrell, Addison, Texas; Scott Chase, Columbia, S. C.; Robby and Biz Childers, Fort Collins, Colo.; Tim Childers: Orinda, Calif.; Janet and Merrill Cohen; Havre De Grace, Md.; Rob and Kathy Day, Fort Collins, Colo.; Also Robert and Karin Day and son Mark: Hollywood, Fla; Paula and Bob Denson; Ponca City; David and Lesa Doyle; Houston, Texas; Elliot Doyle; Trinity, N.C.; Mark and Edna Faye Doyle; Shreveport, La.; Paul, Nitza and Rene Doyle; Puerta la Cruz, Venezuela; Jeff and Diane Flick; Havre De Grace, Md.; Kristine Forest: Midlothian, Va.; Apryle Fretwell; Winterville, N.C.; Phil Granberg; Oxford, Miss.; Jim and Brenda Jamison; Pinehurst, N.C.; Angie Jones: Aberdeen, Md. Also Randy and Bonnie Jost, Plymouth, Mich.; Caren and Paul Maccini; Mansfield, Texas; Ron and Carolyn Mathias; Havre De Grace, Md.; Courtney Miller; Darlington, Md.; Bill and Norma Molali; Havre de Grace, Md.; Neil Songer and Amanda Spence, Manteo, N.C.; Kathryn Willett, Glen Allen, Va.; Blythe Wood, Bayonne, N.J.; and Judi Wood of Fort Worth, Texas. Voegele-Sheik Family Reunion Held In NewkirkThe Voegele-Sheik Family Reunion was held Sept. 24 in Newkirk at the St. Francis Church gym. A covered dish lunch was opened with a blessing by the Rev. Mr. Beckman. Hosts for this year’s reunion were the families of Agnes Voegele Horinek. Those attending from Ponca City were Sue, Kelle and Jami Duckett; Daniel Denny; Kenny and Jeanette Vassar; Marsha Trant; Art and Mabel Sheik; Leanna Adams; and Shawndra and Mitch Shiek. Joe and Dorothy Sheik; Duane and Carol Mapel; Charlotte, Skip, Elizabeth, Anna and Zachary Shiever; Dee and Nancy Leven; David and Kim Finuf; Rosemary Shinn; Kathy Witworth; Jack and Janice Shinn; Jim and Sharla Thomas; Leonard and Lucille Horinek; Ron and Shelly Sheik; Kenneth and Janet Sheik; Gary and Liz Maupin; Ron and Mary Schuchman; A.J. and Joan Ford; Ernie and Jenny Horinek; Alan Backhaus; and Kelsey Sheik attended from Newkirk. Danny, Michelle and Braden Kincaid; Terry and Rosie Hall of Braman were in attendance. Gladys Lane came from Red Rock, Susan, Emily, Leah and Jake Wilkerson traveled from Marland. Teresa and Sarah Boone came from Edmond and Helen Caughlin ventured from Tonkawa. Those attending from Blackwell were Stella Holland, Steve and Benethia Horinek, and Abe and Catherine Schauer. Bill and Marilyn Jarvis came from Stroud; while Carol Colwell from Drumright. Tony, Vicky, Colton and Conner Jarvis came from Cushing, and Rick Fleharty attended from Kildare. Those visiting from out of state were Ron Bruce from Arkansas City, Kan.; Bill and Mary Ann Huber from O’Fallon, Mo.; Larry and Claudine Penny of Fredericksburg, Texas; Orville and Dottie Voegele, and Clifford and Judy Voegele of Highland Ill.; and Victor Walter of Mascoutah, Ill. Hosts for next year’s reunion will be the families of Clara Voegele Sheik. Stan Kistler Gives Garden Club TalkThe Red Rose Garden Club met at the home of Jannie Ross for their fall meeting. Co-hostesses were Doreen Klos and Kay Whitlock. The room was decorated with Halloween decorations and flowers. The serving table was “A Dream Come True” theme fashioned by Mrs. Ross. The meeting opened with the program “Kitchen Gardens” given by Stan Kistler, a member of the Cultural Affairs Committee. He told of his gardens which are raised beds and filled with leaves picked up by the city and placed in a compost pile. The pile is accessible to the citizens of Ponca City. He told about his various plantings, including figs, tomatoes and lettuce. The Gardener’s Creed was led by Mrs. Ross when she opened the business meeting following the program. The roll call was read by Sue Boettcher and the members answered with their favorite vegetable they would like to grow. Guests present were Theresa Mohedus, Irene Wysodki and Linda Stephens. Linda Sparks announced possible garden tours and asked for volunteers for the Angel Central. The next meeting will be at Cann Garden Center on Nov. 13. The meeting will be hosted by Barbara Younger, who will be assisted by Suzanne Robinson and Doris Johnson. The program will be given by Brenda Sanders, horticulturalist, and TV host of Oklahoma Gardening. Victorian Christmas Workshop Planned At Pawnee RanchPAWNEE — With Christmas only about 10 weeks away, the historic Pawnee Bill Ranch is planning a Victorian Christmas workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 18. There will be a $10 fee, said Pawnee Bill Ranch superintendent Randy Ledford, and participants must be preregistered and prepaid because of limited available seating. Martha Ray and Meredith Prough of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Site Service Center will lead the workshop. “Victorians decorated with everything they could find,” said Ray. “They used velvets, silks, ribbon, tassels, cord, pearls, flowers and feathers, and decorated everything that didn’t move, including photos, paintings, light fixtures, tables and Christmas trees.” Participants will be given the history of Christmas during the Victorian era around the turn of the 20th Century, said Prough. They also will be given patterns and supplies to make several Christmas ornaments. Ray and Prough ask participants to bring sharp-pointed scissors and a glue gun if available. Some will be provided, they said. “Join us at the Pawnee Bill Ranch for an afternoon of learning about the Victorians and their way of life,” said Ledford. “Get into the Christmas spirit and be ready early to celebrate the holidays Victorian style.” The Pawnee Bill Ranch is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society one-half mile west of Pawnee. For more information, contact the ranch at (218) 762-2513. Chrysanthemum Garden Club Members MeetThe Chrysanthemum Garden Club held their Sept. 17 meeting at the home of president Rita Robbins, who resides on Christmas Tree Lane. After brunch, the meeting was called to order and the Gardener’s Creed was recited. Secretary Florence Williams read the minutes of the last meeting which was held in June at Perkins Restaurant, Ponca City. Rosalee Majors, president of the Garden Club Council, will be the speaker at the October meeting. Roll call was answered with each member telling about the flowers and vegetables she had blooming and/or bearing during the summer months, and the birds attracted to yards and gardens. Shirley Rainwater gave the program on birds that have been attracted to her flowers and the droves of birds who have come to her yard for water. While enjoying brunch, members delighted in watching all the various birds and squirrels in the yard, and a tour of the Robbins’ yard was made. The annual Garden Council Christmas Tea at the L.A. Cann Garden Center was discussed. The tea is to be held Dec. 3. Assisting at the tea and furnishing cookies will be Florence Williams, Shirley Rainwater and Marguerite Vietta. The door prize was won by Marguerite Vietta. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 20 at the home of Florence Williams in Kaw City. Tonkawa Wheatheart Festival ScheduledIt is time to register your quilts (or quilted items) for display at the Tonkawa Wheatheart Festival, Saturday, Oct. 28. Registration blanks, available at the Tonkawa Historical Museum, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Tonkawa Public Library, are due by Oct. 22. You may also register by calling Ann Cales, 628-2305, or Beverly Frazier, 628-3235. All quilted items to be displayed must be brought to the museum before 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, and picked up between 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, unless special arrangements are made. The museum, located on Grand Avenue across from the gazebo, will host the exhibit Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Overtones, a local quilting group, will demonstrate hand-quilting techniques on an antique friendship quilt from the Three Sands era. The embroidered blocks were given to the museum, put together by Catharine Veal, and prepared for quilting by Beverly Frazier. 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 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. 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, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Raindrops Support Group for parents who have lost children meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. For more information call Lisa Lewis, 765-3972. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. 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. Chapter EL of PEO will meet for a salad lunch at noon Oct. 18 in the home of Virginia Stephenson. Those with last names A-H are asked to bring salads. Co-hostesses will be Lorita cleveland, Pat Drake and Jodi Gilbert. Linda sparks, guest speaker, will give a holiday preview. Chapter FC of PEO will meet with Lavon Sutton Oct. 18. Dorothy Novak and Ann Slief will be co-hostesses. Cleo Leterle is in charge of the program which is Sharon Brantley “Stained Glass.” 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. North Central Continuum of Care is hosting a community meeting regarding local homeless issues Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Conoco fourth street Club House. for more information call Carmaleta Wesbrook, 762-3208, or Christy Williams, 762-2873. 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. 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. Freedom group of AA; Closed meeting at noon at the Woodlands Christian Church, room 202 upstairs, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free building. Study and discuss AA approved literature. AA traditions are studied and practiced. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 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 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. McCord Arts and Crafts Show will be 9 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Oct. 28 at
the McCord School.
RELIGION
Saint Katharine Drexel To Be Honored Sunday Saint Katharine Drexel To Be Honored SundayOn Saturday evening, October 14, at 6 p.m., the Church of St. Mary will present a program in the Parish Hall honoring Saint Katharine Drexel. She died on March 3, 1955. Mother Katharine Drexel, the “millionaire nun,” was canonized on Oct. 1, by Pope John Paul II. She was born the second of three daughters on Nov. 26, 1858. Her father was one of Philadelphia’s wealthiest bankers. Since both their mother and stepmother were deceased, upon their father’s death, the sisters inherited the Drexel fortune. All three were involved in many works of charity, but Katharine felt called to dedicate her whole life to serving the needy. She was most moved to develop the spiritual and educational needs of Native American and African American children. This would lead her to establish a religious order, Sisters of Blessed Sacrament, to minister to the needs of these children. All the wealth she had inherited was dedicated to this task. Her life and love touched Oklahoma in a special way in the education of Native and black American children. In our own area of the state, Saint Katharine was instrumental, in 1889 and 1892 in building two schools — St. Louis’ School for Osage Indian Girls in Pawhuska, and St. John's School for Osage Indian Boys located near Hominy Creek between Gray Horse and Pawhuska. She also funded St. Theresa’s Institute for Creek Indians in the small community of Tulsa. In 1891, Saint Katharine responded to the call of E.J. McCabe, the founder of the town of Langston, and built the school known as Holy Family Mission. All in all, she established over a dozen schools for Indians and blacks in Oklahoma and gave financial assistance to many others. Today, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, with a membership of 225 sisters, operate more than 40 schools and ministries serving Native Americans and African Americans in 13 states and Haiti. The program honoring Saint Katharine Drexel will be hosted by
St. Mary’s Kateri Circle. All are most welcome to attend and hear
more about this remarkable woman of vision, fortitude but above
all a deep living faith. Saint Katharine Drexel heard Christ’s
call to serve the needs of others and responded, said a spokesman.
Bring Your Own Bible Revival Set at St. John’s Baptist ChurchA Bring Your Own Bible learning session and revival will be held Saturday and Sunday at St. John’s Baptist Church, 1009 S. Eleventh Street. Saturday’s sessions begin at 8:15 with registration; registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Opening praise is from 8:45 to 9 a.m. Session A starts is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is on parsonage tithing and giving led by the Rev. Lee Cooper of Prospect Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Session B, led by The Rev. J.A. Reed Jr., Fairview Baptist church and president of East Zion District in Oklahoma City, will focus on sanctuary church decorum, commitment and leadership from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be from 12:15 to 1 p.m. followed by a wrap-up from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday night the revival continues at 7 o’clock with Reed leading the session, and music provided by Mt. Zion Baptist Church men’s chorus from Stillwater. Sunday events include the Rev. Deporres Hopkins from the True
Vine Independent Baptist church in Spenser at 10:45 a.m. with
music by the St. John Baptist Church women’s åchoir. At 3 p.m.,
The Rev. Ron Carter from the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Langston
will lead the session with music being provided by the New Life
Baptist Church in Ponca City and the Mt. Zion women’s choir of
Stillwater.
Church BriefsScott Sisters Sing Sunday The Scott Sister, a gospel group from southeastern Oklahoma, will be singing Sunday at the Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church at 1900 East Hubbard Road. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m. The group has sung at the Ponca City Free Will Baptist Church a number of times before. The public is invited to attend. Israel-Jordan Tour Word of Life Christian Center is sponsoring a tour to Israel and Jordon Jan. 22 through Feb. 1. The 11-day tour, held in conjunction with Oklahoma Concerts of Prayer, has limited space available, and reservations must be made before Oct. 20. For more information and a tour schedule of daily events, call the church office at 762-4376. Weigh Down Workshops Central Baptist Church is beginning two Weigh Down Workshop classes starting Oct. 17 and Oct. 21. Tuesday classes will meet at 7 p.m. and Saturday classes will meet at 9 a.m. It is a weight loss program based on the Biblical principles of transferring love for food to a devotion and love for God and learning how to listen to hunger and eat only when the body calls for food and stopping when satisfied. There is no food program to follow, because you are allowed to eat what you want! Call 765-5840 for more details. Gospel Music at Senior Center All who like “good ol’ gospel music” are invited to the Senior Center, 319 West Grand, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Those who like to sing or play an instrument, or just listen are encouraged to attend; it is not just for seniors. For additional information, call Beth McClelland at 765-2716 or Gene or Delores Hutchison at 765-6121. Fall Revival The First Baptist Church of Burbank will hold a fall revival starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 through 22. The Rev. Leon Grider will present the message. The special emphasis for each day will be on children and youth, Wednesday; family, Thursday; pack-a-pew, Friday; friends, Friday; Sunday morning will be high attendance followed by a church dinner; and Sunday school, Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend. Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s Word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channels 5 or 8; this week’s topic is Chief Persecutor Converts. October at Hartford Avenue is Missions Emphasis Month. This week’s mission points to the work in Cuba. Bible thought of the week: Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran, ELCA, at 2800 Turner Road will celebrate the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. The sermon will focus on scripture stating that nothing is impossible with God. Sunday school classes begin at 9 a.m. The young people of the congregation will lead a special worship service at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship hour. The adult class has begun a study on discipleship. At 6 p.m. Sunday is Family Fun time with volleyball and treats. Visit the new website at www.onlineshops.com/princeofpeace. New Mount Olive Baptist New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 520 North Pine in Newkirk, will
sponsor a fellowship service Sunday beginning with Sunday school
at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11:15 a.m. The Rev.
Irvin J. Bobb of New Mount Olive with deliver the message. An
extended invitation is given to all who wish to attend.
Former Pastor To Address First Lutheran“Joy in God’s Presence” will be the topic of the Rev. Marvin Henschel’s sermon Sunday at the First Lutheran Church as he returns to his former pulpit. Henschel served First Lutheran for 17 years before becoming the associated pastor of Messiah Lutheran in Oklahoma City. He recently retired after holding that position for the past five years. The Jubilate Bell Choir will play the opening musical introduction Praise to the Lord in both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. In the first service, the senior choir will sing Joyfully Sing, and, at the second service, the Christ’s kids choir will sing God Has Made Such a Beautiful World. Holy communion will be served. The discussion at the 6:30 p.m. service will be “Our Commitment to God.” This informal service has become a discussion-based service for parents and children. On Oct. 22, the Praise Band will lead all three services, and
the services on Oct. 29 will be held in the school auditorium
with the Fitz Family leading the worship. The community is invited.
EDUCATION
Carnival Tonight Carnival TonightWant to have fun? Come to Washington Elementary’s Family Fun Night
carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Night. Moonbounce, wagon rides,
food, games and a chance to win OSU and Six Flags tickets are
available.
College Fair Day Scheduled MondayJunior and senior students, along with their parents, are invited to the annual College Fair at Ponca City High School this Monday, Oct. 16. The fair will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the lower Commons Area at Po-Hi. Approximately 45 to 50 college representatives will be on hand to answer questions about their college, financial aid opportunities, scholarships and other important information. All college-bound students are encouraged to attend the event.
WMS Honors Local KidsEach Friday, West Middle School has a SOAR (Student On a Roll) ceremony in the school cafeteria. One student from each homeroom is nominated for something special, not necessarily academics. Parents are invited and donuts, donated by Albertsons, and juice and coffee are served. Students nominated for Friday, Oct. 6 were Dillon Ketchum, Dustin Mayo, Katie Southard, Maribel Rojas, Jennifer Duve, Bob Barton, Magen Besen, Jessica Wood, Amber Taylor, Francis Brown, Laurie Clinton, Charlotte Brown, Caleb Wynn, Joe Skaggs, Brittany Smith, Teisha March, Austin Peresko, Tyler Taber, Kristianna Coughran, Sarah Sanford, Austin Neahring, Christian Garroute, Kelsey Stephen, Jessie Schiltz, Kari Taylor and David Jones. Those nominated today were Megan Waggoner, Chelsie Williams, Layne
Branscum, Alicia Alvey, Ashley Hampton, Darren Sroufe, Autumn
Bailey, Jason Ivers, Jordan Kepka, Ace Engle, Sky Lieb, Brandon
Swanson, Chelsey Brown, Jerryd Clinton, Ashley LeClair, Jennie
Powell, Kyle Baldwin, Lacey Allen, Benjamin Kinkade, Justin Kugelman,
Brady Clark, Kandy Morfin, Eric Bailey and Sean Rhodes.
Attucks Community Sponsors ProgramA new program available to children in the Attucks community area will be held Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Planned recreational activities, tutoring and volunteers will assist with supervision. Activities will include swimming, social skills, basketball, games, music, dance, movies, table tennis, life skills and academic skills. Sponsored by Attucks Community Alliance and served by an AmeriCorps
Service Member, this joint effort is part of the National Corporation
for Service. The United Way of Ponca City locally sponsors AmeriCorps
service members. Together we have the power to change the world.
Contact the Attucks Community Center, 1015 South 12th, at 762-2499.
College Prep Brochures Mailed to Oklahoma SchoolsOKLAHOMA CITY — To aid counselors in encouraging students to plan for college, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently distributed more than 232,00 preparing for college brochures to Oklahoma elementary, junior high and high schools. The brochure, “Are you making plans for college? Your Guide to Preparing for College,” is designed for eighth through 12th grade students and is packed with specific information on course requirements, admission standards and financial aid. This is the eighth consecutive year that the State Regents have undertaken a mass mailing of information designed to help students better prepare for college. Regents note the effort is consistent with Brain Gain 2000, an aggressive plan to increase the proportion of Oklahomans holding a college degree, and with recommendations made by the Citizens’ Commission on the Future of Oklahoma Higher Education to better publicize higher education services and benefits. “Students who prepare for their futures early stand the best chance of succeeding in college and the job,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “The preparing for college brochure helps students to prepare academically for college and encourages them to acquire the skills necessary to succeed.” In addition to the preparing for college brochure, Oklahoma schools received posters publicizing higher education’s Student Center located at www.okhighered.org. The Student Center offers information on Oklahoma colleges and universities, admission standards, college placement, degree programs, financial aid, college costs, course transfer and more. High schools received copies of the following: — 2000-2001 Guide to Oklahoma Colleges and Universities, which provides a short profile on each college and university in Oklahoma and includes information on preparing for college, college costs and financial aid; — Grant and Scholarship Programs, which describes state need-based financial aid, state scholarship programs, specialized financial aid, U.S. Department of Education financial aid programs, the Oklahoma College Savings Plan and federal tuition tax credits; and — Are you looking for money for school?, which provides information on Federal Stafford and PLUS loans, including the application process, borrowing limits, interest rates and repayment. For more information or to obtain copies of these publications,
call the State Regents’ toll-free Student Information Hotline,
800-858-1840 or e-mail studentinfo@osrhe.edu.
Wellness Center Dedication October 16Another exciting event in the history of Northern Oklahoma College is at hand as we prepare for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our newly completed Wellness Center on the Tonkawa campus. We invite the community to share in this landmark occasion Monday, Oct. 16. The center, located on the east side of the tennis courts, will open at 7 p.m. for viewing, and a brief dedication ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. Until 9 p.m. our guests will have the opportunity to tour the new building and to visit the other fitness facilities housed in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. One of the most modern and well-equipped in the area, the Wellness Center complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This completely air-conditioned facility will allow users to participate in self-paced fitness programs and to exercise in a safe, supervised environment the year round, thus enhancing the quality of life. Our Wellness Center Director Michael DuRoy and Assistant Director Mike Riley, a certified national strength and conditioning specialist, will be on hand to meet you and to demonstrate the usage of our top-of-the line equipment in the weight training and cardiovascular areas. We expect that the multilane, rubberized walking/jogging track in Northern red will be a major attraction. Whether you are interested in intensive strength conditioning, maintaining a healthy heart, improving muscle tone or walking for general fitness, the Wellness Center staff can help you meet your goals. The Wellness Center will be open Tuesday for use by Northern students, faculty and staff as well as by Wellness Center members. All wellness facilities at Northern, including those housed in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse, are available for use by community residents 18 years of age or older upon enrollment as Wellness Center Members. Membership fees for each semester are very affordable, and senior citizens 65 years of age and older are allowed sizable discounts. A pamphlet with detailed information concerning memberships and fees will be available at the Grand Opening. If you wish, you may purchase memberships at the Grand Opening or later at the Northern Office of Admissions. Although certain hours on weekdays will be reserved for college classes in the health, physical education and recreation division, we will be able to offer more hours for community use of our wellness facilities than ever before. All facilities will be open Sunday evenings and during mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday. In addition, the Wellness Center will be open from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday mornings. A detailed schedule of days and times when the various areas are available and a listing of dates when the facilities will be closed because of particular college events are available. A well-marked pedestrian walkway crosses the parking lot between the Wellness Center and Foster-Piper Fieldhouse so patrons can travel in safety between the two facilities. The lot has been resurfaced and extended to the Wellness Center, providing additional parking space. Please note that the one-way entrance to the parking lot is now located at the southeast corner and the one-way exit is now located at the northeast corner. Since its beginning as University Preparatory School in 1901,
Northern has recognized the importance of physical fitness in
the education process. We are proud to carry on the tradition
of providing the highest quality of instruction and the most up-to-date
equipment in the wellness field for our students. We are equally
pleased to offer to community residents the use of our Wellness
Center to maintain or develop personal fitness to enhance their
well being.
Local Parents Attend Annual Title IX MeetingThe Title IX Indian Education Community-wide meeting was held Oct. 2 at the West Middle School cafeteria. A pot luck supper was served before the meeting by the Title IX staff. Garland Kent Jr. chairman of the parent committee, called the meeting to order. He welcomed all attendees and recognized various school administrators and personnel in attendance. Present committee members were introduced. They included Lori Franklin (out-going member), Renee Alexander (out-going member), Bennett Arkeketa, Jayne Lynch, Betty Primeaux, Vicki Ward, Andrea Cook and Elizabeth Broadwater. The guest speaker for the evening was Archie Mason, a consultant and director of Indian education for Tulsa Public Schools. Mason’s presentation was informative and focused on the importance of parents being involved and supportive of their child’s education. Kent held the election with the assistance of David Shelton and Tom Sipe. Kent explained that the criteria to be nominated for a position on the Title IX Parent Committee is that the parent must be the legal guardian or parent of a Title IX student that is enrolled in Ponca City schools. A total of three two-year committee positions were open. The positions were held by Garland Kent Jr., Lori Franklin and Renee Alexander. Also, the alternate position on the committee was open and two other secondary student positions. Students nominated were Bethany Roughface, Troyce Shaw, Albert Cole, Bill Arkeketa, Lea Phillips, Candice Three Stars and Marcus Hinman. The two students elected for the positions were Roughface and Shaw. Parents nominated were Garland Kent Jr., Cammie Arkeketa, Josetta Combrink, Phyllis Rush and Evans Compala. The parents elected to fill the two-year positions were Kent, Combrink and Rush. The alternate member was Arkeketa. Dr. Patty Ladd, director of federal program for Ponca City schools, presented an overview of the Title IX Indian Education grant, its accomplishments and the new curriculum strands that were developed by the Title IX staff and will be implemented at various grade levels in Ponca City. Ladd also shared statistics of Title IX students in literacy improvement.
Copies of the Title IX needs assessment were made available to
all parents that attended the meeting.
SPORTS
Rainbow Signals Win for Wildcats Rainbow Signals Win for WildcatsPonca City Dominates in Breaking District Loss Skein, 28-10 By FRED HILTON News Sports Editor SAND SPRINGS — There was a rainbow hanging over the Sand Springs football field as Ponca City’s Wildcats warmed up prior to Friday’s District 6A-3 game. The Cats must have taken that as a good omen as they went out and crushed the Sandites 28-10, breaking a six-game losing streak under new coach Frank Piccirillo and posting their first win in a district contest since the middle of the 1997 season. The score does not reflect the dominance of the Wildcats in the game. “We had 72 offensive plays. I am quite sure I have never had a team run off 72 plays in a game,” said Piccirillo, who is in his 17th year as a head coach. “This is the kind of game we have been hoping and praying for for six weeks.” The Wildcats rushed for 334 yards on the night with running back Micah Johnson and quarterback Kyle Henderson both going 100 yards. Henderson was also 5-for-9 passing for 99 yards. The defense held Sand Springs to just 24 yards rushing, Sand Springs quarterback Ryan Summers did throw for 221 yards on 11-of-25 passes. But the theme for the night were lengthy, time consuming drives by Ponca City. After spotting Sand Springs a 3-0 lead on the opening drive, the Wildcats put together scoring drives of 83 yards in 12 plays and 82 yards in eight plays to take a 14-3 lead at halftime. The dominance became even stronger in the second half. Ponca City took the second half kickoff and drove 79 yards in 11 plays and then 95 yards in 15 plays. Ponca City’s lead was 28-3 and at that point — a minute and a half into the fourth quarter — Sand Springs had had the ball for just four plays and a punt. Even after Sand Springs scored its lone touchdown with 7:28 remaining in the game, Ponca City refused to let the Sandites even try to get back into the game. The Wildcats sealed the win with a 50-yard, 13-play drive that ended one foot from the Sand Springs goal line with 27 seconds left. “When you’re 0-6 and go out and play his kind of game, it shows a lot of character,” Piccirillo said. “For these seniors it was their first win in the district and their first win on the road. “Micah and Kyle both ran hard, the offensive line did a great job and the defense was just great. “Kyle and Micah couldn’t have run for 100 yards without the work of the offensive line — Michael Martin, Cameron Moore, Casey Badley, Josh Kirkpatrick, Mike Hudson and Jacob Biby. “On defense, sophomore Nate Macy got his first start and played really well, so did Joe Oswalt and Fabron Parker had nine tackles.” Johnson nearly became the first runner to gain 200 yards in a game in a decade. He finished with 197 yards on 29 carries while Henderson rushed for 124 yards on 26 carries. They had two touchdowns each. Henderson had the first two Ponca City scores, capping drives from two and one yard out, Both TDs were set up by pass plays. Jimmo Ozment made a diving catch that carried 22 yards to the Sand Springs two. That first drive was set up when safety Chase Kelly intercepted a Summers pass at the Wildcat 17, A series later J. Michael Sharon took in a short pass, broke a tackle and carried 30 yards to the Sand Springs two. Johnson took over the scoring duties in the second half, scoring on runs of 12 and 2 yards. Henderson kept the first drive of the second half alive, scrambling 19 yards on third-and-15 for a first down at the Sand Springs 24. In the final scoring drive, Henderson threw to Ozment for 25 yards on third-and-9 to the Sand Springs 18. That drive started at the Ponca City 5 following a motion penalty against the Cats. “This game showed a lot of character and pride by our players,” Piccirillo said. “That is what we are trying to develop here.” The Wildcats will be back in action Thursday as they host No. 3 ranked Stillwater. The Pioneers are coming off their first loss of the season, a 28-21 squeaker to No. 2 Tulsa Union Thursday. Game in Figures Ponca City 7 7 7 7 — 28 Sand Springs 3 0 0 7 — 10 Sand Springs — Walker, 32 field goal Ponca City — Henderson, 1 run; Steichen kick Ponca City — Henderson, 2 run; Steichen kick Ponca City — Johnson, 12 run; Steichen kick Ponca City — Johnson, 2 run; Steichen kick Sand Springs — Summers, 1 ruin; Walker kick Individual Statistics Rushing Ponca — Johnson 29-197, Henderson 26-124 Sharon 2-10, Oswalt 1-3, Littleton 1-0 Sand — Jordan 8-20, Brown 4-4, Summers 1-1 Passing Ponca — Henderson 5-9-1 for 99, Summers 11-25-1 for 221 Receiving Ponca — Sharon 3-52, Ozment 2-47 Sand — Garrett 4-93, Brewer 1-59, Claybrook 2-38, Williams 2-24, Brown 1-7, Meritt 1-0 Statistics Ponca S.S. First Downs 26 10 Rushing yards 59-336 13-24 Passing yards 99 221 Passes 5-9-1 11-25-1 Punts-Avg 3-38 4-38 Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 7-70 5-36 Mavs Pop Neosho In SoccerBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information TONKAWA — The No.14 Northern Oklahoma College Maverick soccer team turned up the heat and downed Neosho Community College 9-0 Friday afternoon despite the light rain. Freshman Keith Martin popped in the first goal of the game on a hat trick from far right. Cody Bynum scored next with the assist by Chad Richmond. Martin then took the ball in for his second goal of the half on a quick pass inside by Freshman Marc Flusche. “Richmond and Justin Stone both played well today,” Head Coach Michael DuRoy said. “It was also good to get Keith some goals because he has played hard all year.” Ponca City Sophomore Paul Broome was persistent when he scored a goal off his own missed attempt, tapping the ball into the net after the Neosho goalkeeper couldn't hang on for the save. Maverick all-time scoring leader. Sophomore Jonathan Scace proved his diversity when he fired one in to finish off the first half with the assist by Freshman Eric Weig. “We got things rolling and took command,” DuRoy said of his team's efforts after a Wednesday loss to Cloud County. “We totally took over.” Forward Keith Martin wasn't going to settle for two goals, he came out early in the second half to slide the ball in past the goalkeeper for his third score of the game. Stone stepped up his offensive attack and managed to fire one into the back of the net followed by a goal from Ponca City Sophomore Andrew England who was getting some playing time up front. Freshman Stephen Adkisson was credited with the assist on England's goal. Freshman Matt Stephens scored the ninth goal of the game on a sliding kick that took the goalkeeper completely off guard after the pass inside the box from Freshman Eric Clopton. The Mavericks will take to the road on Tuesday to face off against Mountain View, Texas. The Mavericks now stand with an 11-4 record. Lady Mavs Find Scoring Touch AgainTONKAWA — The Northern Lady Mavericks kicked their way to a 7-0 shutout of Neosho County Community College Friday afternoon in Tonkawa. The Lady Mavs stand at 8-4-1, the most wins the team has ever had in a single season Despite the impressive score, Head Coach Mike Riley said he was still unsatisfied with his team's play. “We took 39 shots today and only came up with SEVEN goals,” Riley said. “That's unacceptable. We can't play like that. We have to finish more often.” Although not the caliber of play he knows his team is capable of, Riley said the game did show his team that they can score. Scoring has been the thorn in the side of the Lady Mavericks for the past two seasons. “We showed we can score, which is good,” Riley said. “But we can do better. Some of the players are starting to step up and take control, which is good. It was good to win. The team is starting to come together.” Freshman Makenzie Chapman opened things up for the Lady Mavs with a goal early in the first half of play. Freshman Amanda Borcharde knocked in the second goal, followed by Sophomore Brooke Harper's goal to close the first half. The Ladies came out in the second half and remained in control, getting goals from Freshmen Stefanie Tyree and Melanie Tyree, and two from Sophomore Forward Tracey Relph. The Lady Mavericks will face off against Cisco Junior College at home in Tonkawa at 1 pm. Tuesday Bucs Blank BulldogsBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor TONKAWA — A defensive scheme that held the opposition to less than 100 yards rushing and only 21 yards passing keyed the Tonkawa Buccaneers to a 40-0 victory here Friday night over the Davenport Bulldogs. While that defense did the job all night long, it was a matter of unleashing shifty Kolby Simpson, 5-7, 175-pound senior running back of the Bucs that highlighted the offense to the tune of three touchdowns in the third quarter to break open a close, hard fought struggle in the first half. The defense provided the ball, or rather the early gamble of the Bulldogs on fourth and 3 at their own 31, and Simpson did the rest in the first three minutes of the game. The Bucs were able to cash in on the Bulldogs’ gamble, dumping Kirk Seward for a 2-yard loss and taking over at the Davenport 29 four plays into the game. That set the tone for an early Tonkawa score, as fullback John Robison, 5-8, 180-pound junior rammed to the 18 on the first play, got five more and on third and 5 got to the 6 for a first and goal. Simpson then went around left end with 9:04 to go in the first quarter and it was 6-0 as Mario Ochoa’s first extra point attempt sailed wide of the uprights. The two teams utilized tough defenses to stop efforts from that point until late in the first half. Neither team’s offenses were able to generate a bona fide drive and it was a kicker’s game as Tyler Reese of the Bucs and Scott Foster of Davenport kept each team from gaining an advantage. Tonkawa finally took one in for a score, getting the ball on their own 29 following a punt. Robison and Simpson churned out the yardage, overcame a 15-yard penalty on one situation when quarterback Brady Fath hooked up with tight end Nathan Geiser, 6-2, 185-pound freshman for a 36-yard gain to the Davenport 31. Simpson got 11 and 4 to the 16, where Fath hooked up with Reese for the touchdown at the 7:14 mark. This time Ochoa split the uprights for a 13-0 lead and that’s the way it stood at the half. But Simpson, who finished the night lugging the ball 187 yards on 22 carries, really got busy. Taking advantage of a Davenport 15-yard penalty, the Bucs had the ball on the Bulldogs’ 30. Tonkawa got to the 6 for a first and goal, was penalized back to the 12 only to see Simpson go the final distance for his second score of the night. That came with only 3:33 gone in the third quarter. The Bucs got two later scores, within two minutes of each other, in the third quarter. Taking over when a Foster punt went out on the Tonkawa 46, the Bucs drove the 54 yards in eight trips to the scrimmage line. Simpson opened with a 15-yard effort, a pass from Fath to Reese netted 11 for a second first down at the 23 and Simpson went to the 5, where a Davenport penalty pushed the ball to the 2. Simpson got the score with 2:43 to go and Ochoa made it 26-0. Davenport fumbled on third and 2 at their own 29 and defensive end B.W. Martin, 5-10, 180-pound senior for the Bucs recovered at the 27. A penalty pushed the ball back to the 32 for a second down, but Simpson took a Fath pitchout as Fath was being hauled to the ground, and went in for the score with only 55 ticks remaining on the clock in the third quarter. Ochoa made it 33-0 on the kick. Tonkawa scored on its third straight possession by converting a lengthy 72-yard drive in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter. A Bucs penalty pushed the ball back to the 23 on the first play, so they actually covered 77 yards on the drive. Simpson ate up chunks of the real estate with a pair of 14-yard efforts and put Tonkawa on the 39. Fath got 6 and after a pass went incomplete, Simpson got 19 to the 14. It was Robison’s turn, for a 5-yard effort to the 9 and then Fath hit freshman Geiser again, for the score with 8:15 to go. Ochoa ended the Tonkawa scoring with his fourth successful kick of the night to make it 40-0. Both teams had fumblitis in the final eight minutes of the game, with Tonkawa getting a big play to the 19 on a Brad Bowling pass to Ochoa, a gain of 40 yards. But the next play found Davenport in possession of the football ending that threat. Tonkawa, now 3-1 in District A-7 and 5-2 overall, will take that record into Fairfax to play Woodland on Thursday. Woodland was a 22-20 winner at Crescent Friday and the Cougars will be ready to take on the Bucs it would appear. Tonkawa 40, Davenport 0 Davenport 0 0 0 0 — 0 Tonkawa 6 7 20 7 — 40 Scoring First Quarter Tonkawa — Kolby Simpson 6 run (kick failed) Second Quarter Tonkawa — Tyler Reese 16 pass from Brady Fath (Mario Ochoa kick) Third Quarter Tonkawa — Simpson 12 run (kick failed) Tonkawa — Simpson 1 run (Ochoa kick) Tonkawa — Simpson 32 run (Ochoa kick) Fourth Quarter Tonkawa — Nathan Geiser 9 pass from Fath (Ochoa kick) Statistics Dav. Ton. First Downs 5 17 Rushes-yards 36-943 9-269 Passing yards 21 141 Comp-attempts 5-15-0 7-19-2 Return yards 8-105 2-34 Punts 7-31.9 2-29.5 Fumbles-lost 4-3 5-3 Penalties-yards 5-50 8-90 Individual Statistics RUSHING — Davenport: Scott Foster 13-54, J.C. Hyde 5-34, Kirk Seward 11-5, Derek Clark 5-1, Adam Sukavoty 2-0. Tonkawa: Kolby Simpson 22-187, John Robison 10-50, Brady Fath 3-13, Tyler Reese 1-8, Howard Ribs 2-7, Casey Boland 1-5. PASSING — Davenport: Clark 4-15-0 21. Tonkawa: Fath 6-16-2 101, Brian Bowling 1-3-0 40. RECEIVING — Davenport: William Cooper 2-12, Seward 1-5, Erir Majko 1-4. Tonkawa: Nathan Geiser 2-45, Mario Ochoa 1-40, Tyler Reese 2-27, Shayne Marlin 1-16, Zach Balahtsis 1-13. Woodland Rallies Past Crescent in OTCRESCENT — Overcoming a 14-0 deficit after the first quarter, the Woodland Cougars put themselves in direct line for a spot in the District A-7 playoffs with a thrilling 22-20 overtime win over Crescent here Friday night. Playing the spoiler effort on the Crescent field, the Cougars gave up two scores in the first quarter and then drew the line. That’s as far as Crescent would go the next three quarters. The Cougars did not allow a first down the entire second half, as the two teams headed to deadlock and overtime. Woodland got the tying scores in the second quarter, when Eric Stidell took a pass from quarterback Matt Beartrack for a 22-yard touchdown. Jared Marshall kicked the extra point to pull Woodland within seven, 14-7. Later in the period, the defense again provided the Cougars with the ball, and from the 25, fullback James Conner ran 25 yards to pay dirt and Marshall tied it with another PAT, 14-14. That’s the way the two teams would finish regulation. Crescent had opened the game with a pair of scores. The first was a pass-run play that covered 55 yards on one of the lonely defensive lapses by the Cougars. It went from Anderson to Bagley and Scott kicked the extra point for a 7-0 Crescent lead. Moments later, Crescent stretched that lead to 14-0 when Bagley scored from the 17 yard line. Scott got the kick through the uprights once again for a Crescent lead of 14-0. But that was enough said the Cougars defense. Until overtime! But the defense came through also in the overtime, at least on the conversion attempt. Woodland got the ball first in the overtime, scored on a 10-yard run by Conner and then the all-important two-point conversion that made it 22-14 at the time. Bagley hooked up with Bennett for a 7-yard pass to pull within two, but the Cougars defense held off the attempted pass play that would have tied the score and Woodland jumped to a 3-1 record in District A-7 play. The Cougars are 4-3 overall but face a couple of tough games in the next two weeks. Thursday, the Cougars host Tonkawa and play Hominy the following week. “It was a key game in our district, with the winner having an opportunity to remain in the hunt for district playoff spots,” Coach Layton said. The coach was quite pleased with the Cougars, “particularly after being down 14-0 in the first quarter. They (the kids) hung in there and didn’t allow a single first down in the second half,” Layton said. Woodland utilized the efforts of two fullbacks, Conner and Heath Gibson combining for 99 yards rushing. John Cason had 120 yards rushing and 26 yards receiving in the Woodland effort. Woodland 22, Crescent 20 (OT) Woodland 0 14 0 0 9 — 22 Crescent 14 0 0 0 6 — 20 Scoring First Quarter Crescent — Bagley, 55-yard pass from Anderson, (Scott kick) 7-0 Crescent — Bagley, 17-yard run, (Scott kick) 14-0 Second Quarter Woodland — Spidell, 22-yard pass from Beartrack, (Marshall kick) 14-7 Woodland — Conner, 25-yard run, (Marshall kick) 14-14 Overtime Woodland — Connor, 10-yard run, (Beartrack run) 22-14 Crescent — Bennett, 7-yard pass from Bagley, (Pass failed) 22-20 Statistics Wood Cres First Downs 14 7 Rushes-yards 40-195 40-51 Passing yards 52 94 Comp-attempts 4-14 3-10 Fumbles-lost 2-2 2-1 Penalties-yards 3-35 3-25 Tigers Run Past Ponies In 2A to 5 TiltKELLYVILLE—The Newkirk Tigers defeated Kellyville 26-7. Brett Shupe and James Mowdy rushed for 250 yards and scored four touchdowns. On defense, linebacker Joey Goodno made 12 tackles and intercepted his fourth pass of the year. Shupe ran the ball 20 times for 150 yards and one touchdown. Mowdy carried it 11 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns. He scored twice in the fourth quarter on a 40-yard run and a 20 yard-pass from quarterback Jamie McWilliams. Mowdy scored in the first quarter from 20 yards out and again in the second quarter on a 45-yard run. Newkirk’s total offense tallied 359 yards, while the defense gave up 93 yards. Coach Sonny Schovanec said 26 points is not indicative of how well the team played. “Anytime the offense totals 350 yards, they’re playing pretty good,” he said. The downside was the Tigers failed to score on three trips inside the 20-yard line. “We missed three opportunities to score from inside the red zone and that’s where we need to continually improve,” he said. The win keeps Newkirk on pace with Perkins, Pawhuska and Pawnee, who are all at 3-1 in the district. Perry is on top at 4-0 in district play. The race for the district title became even more muddled after Perry defeated Pawhuska. “There are a lot of crazy things going on in our district,” Schovanec said. “But that keeps us in the hunt for the district championship.” Newkirk 26, Kellyville Newkirk 6 6 8 6 — 26 K’ville 0 7 0 0 — 7 Scoring First Quarter Newkirk — Mowdy, 20-yard run, (Kick failed), 6-0 Second Quarter Newkirk — Mowdy, 45yard run, (Pass failed) 12-0 Kellyville — Harvey, 8-yard run, (Lytle kick) 12-7 Third Quarter Newkirk — Shupe, 20-yard pass from McWilliams, (Pass good) 20-7 Fourth Quarter Newkirk — Shupe, 40-yard run, (Kick failed) Statistics New K’ville First Downs 19 16 Rushes-yards 49-310 33-60 Passing yards 55 67 Comp-attempts 3-5 7-19 Punts-avg 1-27 4-34 Fumbles-lost 2-1 3-0 Penalties-yards 7-40 3-25 How They FaredOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Here is how teams in the Oklahoma Associated Press high school football poll fared during Week 7: Class 6A 1. Jenks def. Tulsa Rogers, 42-14 2. Tulsa Union def. Stillwater, 28-21 3. Stillwater lost to Tulsa Union, 28-21 4. Putnam City North def. Del City, 31-28 5. Midwest City def. Westmoore, 10-3 6. Owasso def. Bartlesville, 41-0 7. Moore def. Edmond Santa Fe, 56-0 8. Del City lost to Putnam City North, 31-28 (tie) Lawton Eisenhower lost to Norman, 28-19 10. Lawton High def. OC Northwest, 41-0 Class 5A 1. Ada def. John Marshall, 40-21 2. Ardmore lost to. Lawton MacArthur, 16-13 3. Tulsa Washington def. Tulsa McLain, 38-6 4. El Reno def. Guthrie, 47-6 5. Tulsa Kelley def. Coweta, 39-17 (tie) Carl Albert def. Woodward, 16-7 7. Tulsa East Central def. McAlester, 35-6 8. OC Douglass def. Harrah, 12-7 9. Chickasha def. U.S. Grant, 55-0 10. Shawnee def. Catoosa, 20-19 Class 4A 1. Clinton def. OC McGuinness, 38-0 2. Sallisaw def Poteau, 34-0 3. Star Spencer def. OC Southeast, 48-6 4. Poteau lost to Sallisaw, 34-0 5. Weatherford def. Anadarko, 56-0 6. Tecumseh def. Mannford, 35-7 7. Skiatook def. Miami, 28-21 (tie) Collinsville def. Jay, 33-15 9. Jay lost to Collinsville, 33-15 10. Fort Gibson def. Broken Bow, 28-13 Class 3A 1. Roland def. Morris, 40-0 2. Pauls Valley def. Marlow, 49-27 3. Tuttle def. Blanchard, 29-13 4. Piedmont def. Chandler, 30-25 5. Seminole def. Stigler, 27-13 6. Deer Creek def. Little Axe, 53-0 7. Claremore-Sequoyah def. Sperry, 12-7 8. Kingfisher def. Newcastle, 24-21 9. Comanche def. Lone Grove, 35-34 10. Vinita def. Dewey, 34-0 Class 2A 1. Davis def. Plainview, 34-7 2. Eufaula def. Vian, 47-20 3. Heritage Hall def. Hennessey, 48-7 (tie) Holdenville def. Konawa, 48-15 5. Warner def. Westville, 37-36 6. Cascia Hall def. Victory Christian, 29-14 7. Pawhuska def. Mounds, 39-10 8. Perkins lost to Perry, 38-7 (tie) Metro Christian def. Chelsea, 36-0 10. Prague lost to Beggs, 14-12 Class A 1. Turpin def. Boise City, 63-18 2. Thomas def. Hollis, 55-10 3. Velma-Alma was idle 4. Apache def. Hinton, 34-12 5. Panama def. Porter, 53-13 6. Mooreland def. Texhoma, 19-0 7. Dewar lost to Wewoka, 22-13 8. Hinton lost to Apache, 34-12 9. Luther def. Drumright, 69-0 10. Washington def. Caddo, 59-0 Class B 1. Pioneer def. Cashion, 56-0 2. Morrison def. Prue, 44-18 3. Christian Heritage def. Grace Chr., 46-18 4. Weleetka def. Okay, 51-6 (tie) Tipton def. Cyril, 50-20 Class C 1. Paoli def. Lone Wolf, 62-0 2. Medford def. Wakita, 63-14 3. Welch def. Billings, 48-0 4. Balko def. Forgan 12-8 5. Kremlin-Hillsdale def. Waynoka, 42-22 Shidler Homecoming Lucky In Win over Moore ChristianBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer SHIDLER — There is nothing unlucky about Friday the 13th for Shidler’s new head coach, Dale Bledsoe. The former assistant coach led his Fighting Tigers to a 34-6 homecoming victory over the Moore Christian Mavericks. Bledsoe was promoted after head coach Jerald Parker was relieved of his coaching duties for undisclosed reasons. Although the evening was not unlucky, the game showed signs of being influenced by the full moon. The two teams combined for 32 penalties and 285 total penalty yards. Moore Christian accounted for 19 penalties and 150 yards. Shidler was flagged 13 times for 135 yards. The game lasted in excess of three hours. Shidler fought through homecoming jitters in the first half, then settled down on offense in the second half and moved the ball at will. The Fighting Tigers ran for 233 yards and passed for 164 yards. The defense held Moore Christian to 42-yards rushing and 61-yards passing. “They played well after they settled down,” Bledsoe said. “The defense dominated their offensive line. “ Moore Christian was allowed 42-yards rushing and minus 25-yards passing in the first half. In the third quarter, the Mavericks gained 2 yards on the ground and 61-yards passing, the length of their touchdown play. The Mavericks only score came in the third quarter following an interception at their own 39-yard line by Brian Bellows. Quarterback Travis Martin and tail back Phillip McDonald switched positions. Martin ran about 15 yards down field where he was able to get behind the Shidler defense. He hauled in a near-perfect pass from McDonald and out ran the Tiger secondary 46 yards to cap off a 61-yard touchdown pass. The score was tied 6-6 with 6:52 remaining in the third. Shidler scored with 2:20 remaining in the second quarter. Jesse Long carried the ball into the end zone from 1-yard out to finish off an 11-play, 61-yard drive. The Tigers broke the tie with their second touchdown at the 5:21 mark. The score quickly followed after Moore Christian’s failed on-side kick after their touchdown. Shidler began the scoring drive at their own 44-yard line. On second and 10, Micheal Alkire broke loose for 21 yards and a first down at the Mavericks’ 35. Quarterback Bryan Yandell connected with end Adam Wood, who took the ball down to the 14-yard line. Running back Tommy Irving carried the ball to the 9. On the next play, Alkire eluded tacklers for the touchdown. The conversion pass from Yandell to Wood was good to make the score, 14-6. Shidler narrowly missed another score after driving the ball 83 yards in 19 plays. Yandell attempted a pass in the end zone from the 2-yard line. The Mavericks intercepted the ball and took possession on the 20. Five plays later, Brandon Carey picked off his first of three interceptions to set up another Shidler score. Alkire carried the ball from the 34 to the 17. He carried the ball again for 16-yards more to the 1-yard line. Long scored on the next play on a short run from the 1 with 5:42 remaining in the game. Carey set up another touchdown with his second interception of the fourth quarter after two plays by the Mavericks’ offense. After running on first down for no gain, Yandell knocked on Wood again for a 62-yard touchdown pass to run the score up to 26-6, with 4:23 remaining. Carey ran for 14-yard touchdown for the final score with 2:19 remaining. Irving’s run was good. The final score was 34-6. Shidler 34, Moore Christian 6 M C 0 0 6 0 — 6 Shidler 0 6 8 20 — 34 Scoring First Quarter None. Second Quarter Shi — Long, 1-yard run, (Run failed) Third Quarter MC — Martyr, 61-yard pass from McDonald, (Run failed) Fourth Quarter Shi — Alkire, 9-yard run, (Pass good) Shi — Long, 1-yard run, (Pass failed) Shi — Wood, 62-yard pass, (Pass failed) Shi — Carey, 14-yard run, (Pass failed) Statistics Shidler Moore First Downs 19 7 Rushes-yards 50- 233 23-42 Passing yards 174 61 Comp-attempts 7-16 1-22 Punts-avg 2-36 6-38 Fumbles-lost 4-1 0-0 Penalties-yards 13-135 19-150 High School Football ScoresBy The Associated Press Friday’s Games Area Blackwell 14, McLoud 7 DC-Lamont 8, Pond Creek-Hunter 6 Morrison 44, Prue 18 Newkirk 26, Kellyville 7 Pawnee 54, Wellston 10 Ponca City 28, Sand Springs 10 Shidler 34, Moore Christian 6 Tonkawa 40, Davenport 0 Woodland 22, Crescent 20 (OT) State Ada 40, OC John Marshall 21 Adair 42, Caney Valley 14 Altus 47, Noble 0 Apache 34, Hinton 12 Balko 12, Forgan 8 Beggs 14, Prague 12 Berryhill 30, Locust Grove 7 Bray-Doyle 35, Merritt 22 Bristow 47, Inola 13 Buffalo 50, Freedom 0 Burns Flat-Dill City 51, Central Marlow 18 Cache 27, Elgin 0 Carl Albert 16, Woodward 7 Carnegie 15, Mangum 6 Cascia Hall 29, Victory Christian 14 Cave Springs 14, Porum 6 Checotah 9, Muldrow 6 Cherokee 35, Garber 34, OT Chickasha 55, U.S. Grant 0 Chisholm 21, Alva 7 Chr. Heritage 46, Grace Christian 18 Claremore 23, T. Hale 14 Claremore-Sequoyah 12, Sperry 7 Cleveland 22, Tulsa Webster 0 Clinton 38, OC McGuinness 0 Coalgate 48, Wetumka 0 Colcord 28, Nowata 21 Collinsville 33, Jay 15 Comanche 35, Lone Grove 34 Commerce 28, Afton 14 Cordell 35, Canton 16 Covington-Douglas 32, Ringwood 6 Coweta 39, Tulsa Kelley 17 Crooked Oak 28, Minco 15 Davis 34, Plainview 7 Deer Creek 53, Little Axe 0 Dickson 27, Marietta 14 Duncan 69, Capitol Hill 0 El Reno 47, Guthrie 6 Elk City 14, Guymon 0 Enid 31, Choctaw 20 Eufaula 47, Vian 20 Fairland 21, Kansas 20 Fort Gibson 28, Broken Bow 13 Fox 46, Corn Bible 0 Foyil 52, Depew 8 Frederick 35, Sayre 6 Goodwell 32, Yarbrough 26 Gore 12, Keota 0 Grandfield 13, Ryan 6 Hartshorne 41, Wilburton 21 Haskell 52, Tah. Sequoyah 12 Heavener 16, Pocola 0 Heritage Hall 48, Hennessey 7 Holdenville 48, Konawa 15 Holland Hall 21, Dallas St. Marks 14 Hominy 56, Barnsdall 6 Hooker 27, Beaver 26 Hugo 21, Okmulgee 14 Hulbert 33, Liberty 12 Jenks 42, Tulsa Rogers 14 Jones 33, Bethany 30 Kingfisher 24, Newcastle 21 Kremlin-Hillsdale 42, Waynoka 22 Lawton 41, OC Northwest 0 Lawton MacArthur 16, Ardmore 13 Lexington 28, Hobart 24 Lindsay 38, Bridge Creek 7 Luther 69, Drumright 0 Madill 35, Tishomingo 12 Maud 34, St. Mary 17 Maysville 27, Stratford 6 Medford 63, Wakita 14 Metro Christian 36, Chelsea 0 Midway 65, Sasakwa 6 Midwest City 10, Westmoore 3 Moore 56, Edmond Santa Fe 0 Mooreland 19, Texhoma 0 Muskogee 44, Broken Arrow 25 Norman 28, Lawton Eisenhower 19 Norman North 48, Mustang 14 Oaks 52, Haileyville 20 OC Douglass 12, Harrah 7 Okeene 21, Harvest Christian 14 Okemah 20, Bethel 18 Oklahoma Union 20, Quapaw 14 Owasso 41, Bartlesville 0 Panama 53, Porter 13 Paoli 62, Lone Wolf 0 Pauls Valley 49, Marlow 27 Pawhuska 39, Mounds 10 Perry 38, Perkins 7 Piedmont 30, Chandler 25 Pioneer 56, Cashion 0 Putnam City North 31, Del City 28 Putnam City West 36, Yukon 12 Ringling 41, Empire 0 Roland 40, Morris 0 Rush Springs 43, Wilson 6 Salina 36, Chouteau 12 Sallisaw 34, Poteau 0 Savanna 28, Quinton 7 Seiling 21, Laverne 14, OT Seminole 27, Stigler 13 Seq. Claremore 12, Sperry 7 Sharon-Mutual 14, Shattuck 12 Shawnee 20, Catoosa 19 Skiatook 28, Miami 21 Star Spencer 48, OC Southeast 6 Stilwell 25, Grove 20 Stroud 44, Henryetta 41 Sulphur 28, Purcell 19 SW Covenant 74, OKC Christian 72 T. Kelley 39, Coweta 17 T. Washington 38, T. McLain 6 Tahlequah 35, T. Memorial 0 Talihina 24, Allen 6 Tecumseh 35, Mannford 7 Temple 42, Mt. View-Gotebo 14 Thomas 55, Hollis 0 Timberlake 40, Geary 12 Tipton 50, Cyril 20 Turpin 63, Boise City 18 Tuttle 29, Blanchard 13 Valliant 23, Atoka 12 Verdigris 56, Keifer 0 Vinita 34, Dewey 0 Walters 49, Elmore City 0 Warner 37, Westville 36 Washington 59, Caddo 0 Watonga 28, Fairview 14 Watts 24, Gans 6 Waurika 42, Healdton 6 Wayne 50, Dibble 14 Weatherford 56, Anadarko 0 Welch 48, Billings 0 Weleetka 51, Okay 6 Western Heights 36, Northeast 12 Wewoka 22, Dewar 13 Windsor Hills 42, Life Christian 40 Wyandotte 63, Ketchum 12 Wynnewood 16, Kingston 14 Yale 34, Copan 30 Thursday’s Games Edmond Memorial 21, Sapulpa 7 Owasso JV 35, Picher 29 T. Union 28, Stillwater 21 T. East Central 35, McAlester 6 T. Edison 28, Tulsa Central 12 Webbers Falls 52, Kinta 18 White Oak 32, South Coffeyville 12
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