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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, October 9, 1996

LOCAL
Oreland C. Joe To Exhibit 19 New Bronze Offerings At Marland Mansion Art Show and
Immunization Clinics Set For Flu Shots
Railfans Plan Amtrak Forum
Spotting Signs of Psychiatric Disorders
Exposure to Carbon Monoxide Dangerous Even for Short Time
Sen. Inhofe Says Washington Tough for GOP Conservative
Sales Tax for Jobs Rejected by Voters
$8.75 Million Bond Election Called To Fix City Complex
Nearly News
Columnist Briefing on 'Election-nomics'
Pioneer Bank and Trust Hosts OBI Drive Today
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Red Cross Visits Edwin Fair Center
Patient Privacy Becomes Priority at Information Desk
Po-Hi To Crown Homecoming Queen
District Court
Director of SJRMC Volunteer Services Receives Credential
Community Will Watch United Way Progress

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NEWS BRIEFS

DEATHS
Catheren E. Smotone
Opal Louise Lute

Funerals
Kermit M. Warrior

FAMILY LIVING
Royal Neighbors Host Convention
Little News

SPORTS
Tillman Takes Wait-and-See Approach To PC Changes
PC Volleyballers Host Regional
Hole-In-One

LOCAL

Oreland C. Joe To Exhibit 19 New Bronze Offerings At Marland Mansion Art Show and Reception, Oct. 25

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Oreland C. Joe, creator of the bronze 22-foot Standing Bear Monument to be unveiled at Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park Oct. 26, will be featured at an Artist's show and reception Oct. 25 at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City. The public is cordially invited to the show and reception, which will be casual Western attire. Tickets are available at Pioneer Bank and Trust.
Joe will bring 19 bronzes to Ponca City for exhibit at the show ranging in size from nine inches to several feet in height. Each creation eloquently speaks to the viewer of the event or role of the subject and bears an enchanting thought-provoking descriptive name describing its purpose.
Names like "Bear Dance Chief," "Mountain Breeze," "Long Thoughts of a Warrior," "Resting by the Mountainside," "Evening Ride to the Squaw Dance," "Canyon of the Old Ones," "Blossom" "Capturing Elk Medicine," "Lodge Chief," "Navajo Medicine Man," "Strong Medicine," "Chinle Girl," "Red Valley Rug Weaver," and "A Song For the People," aptly fit the creations, making them come alive - sparking the viewer's imagination with the songs, dreams and visions of each character.
In addition to the new offerings, a few numbered collectors edition maquettes of both the 18-inch and 34-inch bronzes of the Standing Bear Monument will be available for sale from the Native American Foundation. A 16-inch Standing Bear bust will also be on exhibit for the first time and available for sale.
During the exhibit, sale, and reception, an auction will be conducted for Joe's original 17 1/2 by 23 1/2-inch oil painting of Standing Bear as well as the first (No. 1 of 100) of the 18" maquette and the first (No. 1 of 60) of the 32" maquette of the Standing Bear Monument .
Prints of the painting will also be available for purchase.
Oreland C. Joe was recently name by Southwest Art magazine as "one of the topmost sculptors in the country today." He was featured in the magazine's October 1996 issue as listed as one of today's most collectible artists.
Joe, who is Southern Ute/Navajo was the first Native American to be elected to the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America group. He recently exhibit in the Prix de West at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and has been selected as a featured artist for the Gilcrease Museum Rendezvous in 1999. His stone piece "Sky Blanket" received the William F. Weiss Purchase Award at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center this year and he has won many other awards too numerous to mention.
Of his Standing Bear creation, Joe says, "Shortly after winning his courtroom battle, I believe Standing Bear went to a hill and thanked the Creator and visited with him. It is at this moment that I wanted to portray him in all his fine tribal regalia."

Immunization Clinics Set For Flu Shots

In the United States, influenza activity generally peaks between late December and early March. It is the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that influenza immunizations be given in mid-October this year.
The Kay County Health Department staff will be providing flu shots on Oct. 15 and 16 at St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.
The hours for the clinics will vary each day. On Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. only.
Persons over 65 years of age, healthcare workers, and persons with a chronic medical condition are recommended to receive the influenza vaccine. The health department will also have the pneumococcal vaccine available at these clinics. Anyone with a previous pneumonia vaccination pleas bring that information when coming to the clinic.
Anyone with questions please call the health department at 762-1641.

Railfans Plan Amtrak Forum

On Thursday the Railfans of Ponca City, interested in Amtrak returning to Oklahoma, will hold a public forum.
The meeting will be held at the Ponca City Library on the lower level in the Programming room from 6:45 until 8:30 p.m.
A video on the remaining depots along the old Lone Star route will be played, followed by a question and answer session.
All those interested in the railroads, and/or interested in Amtrak returning to Oklahoma, are urged to be present for this meeting.

Spotting Signs of Psychiatric Disorders

(Editors note: The Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center in Ponca City is recognizing Oct. 7-11 as Mental Health Awareness Week and is publishing a series of articles about mental health during the week. This article about children's psychiatric disorders is the second in the series.)
When a child and adolescent psychiatrist examines a child to learn if he or she has a major psychiatric disorder, some signs they look for or ask parents about may include: failure to look or smile at parents or other care givers; very strange actions or appearance; lack of movement or facial expression; lack of interest in or awareness of other people; odd way of speaking, or private language that no one else can understand; strange conversations with him-or herself; odd or repetitive movements, such as spinning, hand-flapping, or headbanging; and panic in response to a change in surroundings.
A child with a "major psychiatric disorder" has a very serious illness affecting several areas of the child's life. These areas may include emotions, social or intellectual ability, or the use of language. Children with major psychiatric disorders may also have physical problems or may also be mentally retarded.
There are many different kinds of major psychiatric disorders. The specific name given to a child's illness will depend upon the combination of symptoms listed above, and on how severe the illness is.
Major psychiatric disorders often last a long time, and may be lifelong. However, when children with these disorders begin treatment early, their health and ability to perform everyday tasks will usually improve.
When parents are concerned that their child may have a major psychiatric disorder, they should seek a comprehensive evaluation as soon as possible. Observant parents, pediatricians, teachers and others who see the child regularly can compare the child with others in his or her age group. Their observations are very helpful in the formation of an initial assessment of the child's problem.
A comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan will then involve a child and adolescent psychiatrist, who coordinates his or her own findings with those of parents, special educators, pediatricians, neurologists and developmental and psychological tests. Comprehensive treatment will involve coordinating several treatments
Treatment
Psychotherapy treatment involves specific learning programs; specific social skill and behavior programs; psychiatric medication; special schools or hospitals; and active involvement by the family.
Perhaps because children change so much as they grow, diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders in youngsters is one of the most difficult areas of medicine. Thus, it is extremely important that physicians with adequate training and experience be involved in helping the child, and that parents seek help as soon as they begin to be worried about their child.
Medication may be an effective part of the treatment for several psychiatric disorders for childhood and adolescence. The doctor's recommendation to use medication often raises many concerns and questions in both the parents and the youngster. The physician who recommends medication should be experienced in using it to treat psychiatric illnesses in children and adolescents. He or she should fully explain the reasons for its use, what benefits it should provide, its unwanted effects or dangers, and treatment alternatives.
Psychiatric medication should not be used alone. It should be part of a comprehensive treatment plan, usually including medical psychotherapy.
Before recommending any medication, the child and adolescent psychiatrist examines the youngster and makes a thorough diagnostic evaluation. In some cases, the evaluation will include psychological testing, laboratory tests, and consultation with other medical specialists.
Psychiatric medications may be prescribed for a number of problems. From less to more serious, these disorders include bedwetting - if it persists regularly after age 5 and causes serious problems in low self-esteem and social interaction; and specific fears (Phobias) or general anxiety - if it keeps the youngster from normal daily activities.
Also attention deficit hyperactive disorder - marked by a short attention span, trouble concentrating and restlessness. The child is easily upset and frustrated, and usually has trouble in school; school phobia (separation anxiety) - a fear of leaving home, where the child refuses to go to school or repeatedly feels too sick to go.
Also depression resulting in lasting feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, unworthiness and guilt, inability to feel pleasure, a decline in school work and changes in sleeping and eating habits; and eating disorders involving either self-starvation (anorexia nervosa) or binge eating and vomiting (bulimia) or a combination of the two.
Also, manic-depressive condition with periods of depression alternating with manic periods, which may include irritability, high, or happy mood, excessive energy, behavior problems, staying up late at night, and grand plans; and psychosis which symptoms include irrational beliefs, paranoia, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing sounds that don't exist) social withdrawal, clinging, strange behavior, extreme stubbornness, persistent rituals, and deterioration of personal habits.
Categories of Medication
Stimulant medication - such as dexedrine or methylphenidate (Ritalin). Useful as part of the treatment for attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Anti-denressants - used in the treatment of serious depression, school phobias, some other serious anxiety disorders, bedwetting, some bulimic-type eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Antipsychotic medication (major tranquilizers) - such as Haldol, Stelazine, or Thorazine. Usually gives more inner control to the psychotic patient; stops or at least takes the panic out of irrational beliefs and hallucinations.
Lithium and carbamazenine (Tegretol) - very helpful in treating and preventing manic-depressive episodes.
Anti-anxiety medications - short-term use for certain conditions associated with high anxiety. Their usefulness in children has not been well studied, so they should be prescribed only by a physician with experience in their use.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists stress that medications which have beneficial effects also have unwanted side effects, ranging from just annoying to very serious.
Psychiatric medication should be used as part of a comprehensive plan of treatment with ongoing evaluation and, in most cases. medical psychotherapy. When prescribed appropriately by an experienced physician, medication may help children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders feel restored to their normal selves.

Exposure to Carbon Monoxide Dangerous Even for Short Time

High concentrations of CO exposure are dangerous even for a short time. Consumers can protect themselves against CO poisoning by maintaining, using and venting heating and cooking equipment and by being cautious when using vehicles in attached garages.
Deaths from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning are fairly rare, according to the National safety Council. NSF report about 700 deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning occurred in 1993.
Three of every five of these deaths typically involve vehicles. One of every five typically involves heating or cooking equipment.
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fossil fuels burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment are possible sources of carbon monoxide.
CO replaces oxygen in the bloodstream, eventually causing suffocation. Mild CO poisoning feels like the flu, but more serious poisoning leads to difficulty with breathing and even death.
You may want to install CO detectors inside the home to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide. A CO detector is no substitution for safe use and maintenance of heating and cooking equipment, NFPA warns.
To warm up a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting the ignition. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors even if the garage doors are open.
CO from a running vehicle inside an attached garage can get inside the house, even with the garage door open. Normal circulation does not provide enough fresh air to reliably prevent dangerous accumulations inside.
Vehicles should be inspected for exhaust leaks. Fuel-burning household heating equipment places, furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves, and portable heaters should be checked every year before cold weather sets in.
Household carbon monoxide detectors measure how much CO has accumulated. Currently, CO detectors sound an alarm when the concentration in the area corresponds to 10 percent carboxyhemoglobin level in the blood. The alarm may sound before people feel particularly sick.
To buy a CO detector, select a detector listed by a qualified, independent testing laboratory. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for placement. Test CO detectors at least once a month and replace detectors about every two years.
If anyone shows signs of CO poisoning, have everyone leave the building immediately. Leave doors open as you go. Use a neighbor's telephone to report the CO alarm and obtain immediate medical attention.
Kerosene heaters are illegal in many states. Always check with local authorities before buying or using one. Open a window slightly whenever using a kerosene heater. Refuel outside, after the device is cooled.
Carbon monoxide detectors are not substitutes for smoke detectors, NFPA noted. At this time, NFPA does not have a standard requiring the installation of household CO detectors.
The National Fire Protection Research Foundation is conducting a research project to provide NFPA's technical committees with CO detector documentation.

Sen. Inhofe Says Washington Tough for GOP Conservative

By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
Sen. Jim Inhofe says it's tough to be conservative Republican in Washington, D.C., and still expect the news of your accomplishments to reach your constituents back home.
At a Kiwanis Club lunch Tuesday at the American Legion, Inhofe said because of the liberally biased news media in Washington, D.C., it's possible to do something good and nobody will ever know it.
He cited a survey of all members of the Washington Press Corps, of whom "only 4 percent said they were Republicans and only 2 percent admitted to being conservative."
While addressing the more than 100 lunchgoers, Inhofe fought off the temptation to discuss his own current campaign to keep the senatorial seat he inherited from David Boren.
Instead, the former Tulsa mayor praised the work of Ponca City Mayor Marilyn Andrews and saluted Oklahoma's other U.S. Senator, Don Nickles of Ponca City. Nickles, he said, has an "incredible" string of accomplishments noticed by people all over the country, but that somehow the news doesn't get back to Oklahomans.
In a lightning-paced, 30-minute speech, Inhofe clearly detailed his dislike for President Clinton's politics, and for America's suddenly weak national defense and our "overregulated society." He also complained about a pollster's survey that indicated only six of the 100 current senators in Washington "had ever had a job."
Inhofe explained his visit to Ponca City stems from the need to return to Oklahoma regularly from his office in Washington.
"Because if you don't, pretty soon you start thinking like they do," he said.
Inhofe proudly recounted a series of Congressional accomplishments of the last 12 months - "more reforms than at any time in U.S. history," then told of his exasperation when each bill was vetoed by the Democratic president.
"I don't hate anybody, in the Christian sense," the senator said. "If I did, it'd probably be Bill Clinton."
On national defense, he complained of a "weakened America, with a military force one-half of what it was in 1991.
"We can't fight a Persian Gulf War today. The defense budget is down to fraction of what it was.
"It should become a major issue (but) people are not aware of it," he said.
On the overregulation of American society, he said industries have simply quit because of the difficulties in getting permits and because of possible liabilities and lawsuits.
He mentioned Congress's approval of bills for regulatory reform and tort reform, both also vetoed by the President.
When asked how he expected the upcoming Presidential election to turn out, Inhofe encouraged the audience to be skeptical about opinion polls:
"Some things are politically correct (to say), and some things aren't," he said, explaining that people don't always express their true feelings in public.
"When a person gets behind the (polling) curtain, and it's just them and God, character will count."

Sales Tax for Jobs Rejected by Voters

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Ponca City voters gave a resounding "no" Tuesday to an Economic Development Foundation request for a half-cent sales tax to attract more jobs and assist existing businesses.
The measure was defeated 3,226-2,115 in Tuesday's special election .
Goals of the tax increase included the creation of 1,700 new jobs with payrolls of $35 million per year; hiring of local people first; emphasis of assistance to existing industry; recruitment of jobs paying $10 per hour or more plus benefits, and concentration on smaller companies with growth potential.
State Rep. Jim Holt, co-chairman of the drive, indicated the opposition came "because we didn't portray a clear vision of where we wanted to go and people were dissatisfied with where we'd been. The issue of funding economic development in Ponca City will have to be more clearly enunciated by the leaders of Ponca City."
Holt added, "I also want to say this is the great thing about America. We try to decide our own fate. The people have made their decision at this time."
Pat Mulligan, chairman of EDF, said, "The other thing we failed to do is convince the people there was something we needed to do with the economy of Ponca City. The need is still there to continue to add jobs, because we have lost more jobs than we can replace. The basic economy of the city will change drastically if we don't continue to develop the local economy and bring in new business."
"We don't have anything to hang our heads about as far as what we tried to accomplish," stated Donna Jeffries-White, drive co-chair. "The people have spoken. We have a lot of hard work to communicate the facts of what economic development foundation is. The Conoco's of the world are few and far between. I would encourage citizens to get involved and tell us where they want the community to go. Help us bring a vision to our future. Get out and discover what EDF is all about."
Mulligan confirmed that EDF would get to work to bring business to Ponca City. Don Wood, director of EDF, was unavailable for comment.
The tax increase would have boosted the sales tax on a dollar to eight cents - 4.5 state sales tax; 2 percent for the city's general fund; a half cent for streets and the new half-cent would bring the total for economic development to a penny.
In 1994, the public approved a 10-year, half cent sales tax for jobs. The election was funded by private donations. Larry Wood, an election specialist, ran the campaign.

How They Voted
Yes No
Precinct Votes
413 169 156
414 0 5
419 34 106
503 198 340
504 177 206
507 108 293
516 78 114
517 71 126
523 76 201
527 154 338
530 130 265
532 416 445
533 130 213
534 303 377
Absentees 71 41
TOTAL 2,115 3,226

$8.75 Million Bond Election Called To Fix City Complex

By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
The Ponca City Board of Commissioners has called an election to issue $8.75 million in general obligation bonds to renovate and expand the city complex was unanimously. The resolution was approved by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners during a special session today.
The election is scheduled for Dec. 10.
Plans for the bonds include updating and renovation of the City Hall complex and Ponca City Police Station, constructing a new Fire Station No. 1 and purchasing emergency response vehicles for the police and fire departments. Renovation and repair of the spillway and stilling basin located at Lake Ponca is also included.
The facilities would be owned by the city. Levying and collection of an annual tax in addition to all other taxes upon all the taxable property would pay the principle and interest on the bonds, if passed by the citizens.
Proposition one involves three projects. The City Hall renovation project consists of centralization of administrative offices, one-stop shop for permits and licenses and relocation of Commission Chambers. In addition, the municipal court functions would be relocated.
Meeting rooms for city boards and commissions would be added. Building code, plumbing code and electrical code compliance would be addressed as well as compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The project would allow for preservation of a historically significant building. A drive-through facility for utility bill payment, new roofs and stabilization of the exterior structure are planned.
The second project consists of renovating and replacing the 20-year-old HVAC system at the Public Safety Center, constructing and remodeling office space and constructing a new entrance into the building.
ADA accessible restrooms for the public and employees and modification to elevator to meet ADA requirements are incorporated. The roof system would be replaced and an area for juvenile operations would be added.
Additionally, rooms for detective operations, interrogations, polygraph, report writing and intoxilizer testing would be included. A new emergency generator for the entire building as well as a fire sprinkler system are also included.
The new Fire Station No. 1 project consists of constructing a 15,000-square-foot fire station. Provisions for five vehicle/equipment bays, offices for administrative staff and crew quarters are included.
Proposition two deals with emergency response equipment and would supply police patrol vehicles to continue the take-home-car program for the next three years. Six fully-equipped vehicles would be purchased each year for the next three years. The purchase of a new ambulance every year for the next three years, is also included.
Other equipment included in the proposal is a fire response vehicle, a 1,500-gallon-per-minute Class A fire pumper with a minimum of 70 feet elevated heavy duty platform and elevated ladder. The pumper has the ability to transport six firefighters, store and transport a full compliment of ground ladders and fire fighting equipment, including hoses. One individual would be able to set up on the scene in a minimum of one minute.
Proposition three consists of the Lake Ponca spillway. This project includes renovations and repairs to the spillway and stilling basin. Several of the slabs north of the stairway at the south end of the east spillway dike are displaced.
This displacement indicates voids under the slabs. Concrete baffle piers are in need of renovation due to severe spalling. The gabion installation has been severely damaged and will need to be renovated or replaced. Additionally, no scour protection south of the center of the stilling basin is available and must be corrected. Overall erosion control needs to be addressed along the spillway, too.
Troy Lewis with Lewis and Associates, is the architect who provided information to city commissioners on the renovation projects. He indicated that the construction could begin January of 1997 and be completed as early as 1999.
City Manager Gary Martin noted that commission meetings could not be televised if the projects are under way simultaneously. A decision regarding the construction schedule was not needed at this time.
Allan Brooks, bond counsel for the city and an attorney with Fagin, Brown, Bush, Tinney and Kiser, informed commissioners that verbal agreement from the lawyer at the Attorney General's Office had been received on the bond project. Brooks stated that the resolution to call the election will be filed with the Kay County Election Board today.
The election proclamation and the resolution will be published on three Thursdays prior to the election. Statute requires the notice be published twice.
Keith McDonald, with Oppenheim and Company of Oklahoma City, provided debt service and levy schedules for each proposition. The commissioners reviewed how the bond issue will impact property owners.
Martin noted that citizens must be aware that should the issuance receive opposition, the city will still be required to address the code violations of the city hall complex. Martin said that the Department of Labor had not taken action on the assumption that renovation is under way.
"We don't have a choice. Something must be done to bring our buildings under compliance with the law as well as for insurance purposes," Martin explained.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews confirmed that the Blue Ribbon Committee will continue to be involved in the renovation.

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Approximately 70 graduates of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center's Nursing Program, 1924-68, will gather for a reunion Saturday.
The former students will travel from Hawaii, Washington, Florida, New York, Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the hospital, followed by a 9 a.m. brunch. Members will again gather to visit, starting at 4 p.m., at the American Legion, followed by a dinner there at 6 p.m.
Letters have been received from those unable to attend, including a 1935 graduate from Sacramento, Calif., and the letters will be included in a book.
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Columnist Briefing on 'Election-nomics'

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
OKLAHOMA CITY - Jane Quinn Bryant, the nation's leading commentator on personal finance, told the OSU Executive Management briefing audience Tuesday about "election-nomics."
According to the national known columnist, there are two growth years during an election, the year before the election and the election year. The first year after election the economy usually dips.
Quinn said the country is better off economically with the Clinton administration than with a Republican in the White House. She gave a litany of reasons harking back to the days of Jimmy Carter and recalled economy flaws in the Nixon, Reagan and Bush eras.
She said that it looks like Clinton will be reelected and the Republicans will keep control of Congress. Quinn said, "I am assuming we are going to have continued split government in Washington as we have for a while. What does that mean? As far as the economy is concerned I would say almost nothing. The market is driven almost entirely by the market not by politics.
"For example the Nixon administration price controls. No change of policy turns the country on so sharply a different course that the public says 'my we are never going to recover from this.' The resiliency of our market corrects handsomely for political mistakes."
Quinn said, "No matter how well the economy performs that the president has virtually nothing to do with it. The Federal Reserve has much more effect because they can manipulate short term interest rates. A good president gets out of the way and lets it happen."
"Where political parties make a different," Quinn said, "they make a huge difference when it comes to cutting up the federal pie - the spoils system. Who gets the tax cuts, who gets the subsidies, which businesses get favored political treatment over other businesses, where does labor fit in the equation?
"Democrats make different choices than Republicans make - so elections are basically about which social groups are going to be more favored over other social groups as opposed to how the underlying economy is going to run."
Quinn, a columnist for Newsweek and The Washington Post, added, "Now if the president, I'm assuming Clinton is going to be reelected, if he sends up those tax cuts he's talking about for education, for home owners, job related tax, I'm assuming that Congress would pass them in some form.
"It is very hard for Republicans not to pass a tax cut if offered. They would love to substitute the 15 percent tax cut that Dole has been campaigning on, but of course they are not going to be able to get the spending cuts to match and the law says they have to. So that is an absolute non-starter in a Republican Congress and of course the president wouldn't sign it anyway."
She continued, "If the president sends up his entire new tax cut bill and the Republicans agreed to some version of it and attached a tax cut for capital gains, it is not implausible that the president would sign such a bill."
Quinn noted, "Any tax cut is good for the government because after tax cuts revenues rise. But tax revenues also rise after tax increases. Revenues almost always rise from normal economic growth and population expansion. And on a percent basis, revenues grow more after a tax increase than revenues grow after a tax cut."
Commenting on past administrations and economics, Quinn said, "Ever since Reagan, Republicans have been struggling with their tax position. Should they be tax cutters or should they be budget balancers. The tax cutters fundamentally think the deficit does not matter and tax cuts that began with the election of Mr. Reagan's years and with Mr. Bush's reversal on the tax issue."
Quinn went on to point out that Jack Kemp does not care about the deficit and he thinks the only thing wrong with Dole's program is that it does not cut taxes enough. She predicted that when Kemp runs for president in 2000, he will have a stronger program. The budget balancers, which Dole came on with originally, do worry about the deficit. They also think today's electorate do not want deeper cuts in Medicaid and Medicare.
She noted the deficit is going down, that four years ago it was about five percent of the gross domestic products, last year it was two percent, that is the lowest since 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. Quinn said this is lowest rate in the industrialized world.
"Throughout the administration, thanks to Mr. Clinton and the Congress, the federal purchases of services and supplies have declined, federal employment has declined, less is being spent on defense.

Pioneer Bank and Trust Hosts OBI Drive Today

Pioneer Bank and Trust employees, rolled up their sleeves today to donate blood for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center patients.
The employees and other area citizens gave blood in the Blood Institute donor coach parked in the Pioneer Bank parking lot at North Fourteenth street and East Highland Avenue beginning at 10 a.m.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute, Ponca City, has welcomed Pioneer Bank and Trust as a new donor group to help local patients, said Pixie Rowland with the local OBI office. "With support from generous donor groups like Pioneer Bank and Trust, the Oklahoma Blood Institute Ponca City Center serves as the primary blood resource for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
"We are delighted to host this community blood drive to help make sure that the local hospital has an adequate blood supply," said Connie McAbee, Pioneer Bank Director of Marketing and Business Development. "Donating blood is a safe and simple way to help local patients, and we encourage all residents to support this project."
All donors received a special tee shirt and a free mini-physical which included checks on blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, iron levels and cholesterol. Written cholesterol test results are mailed to donors within two weeks of the donation. The Blood Institute also offers men a prostate cancer screening (PSA) blood test for the nominal fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate blood.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute Ponca City Center is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Blood Institute, a regional not-for-profit blood center responsible for supplying blood to 57 hospitals across Oklahoma, including St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and all Oklahoma City hospitals.

Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday

The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.

Red Cross Visits Edwin Fair Center

The American Red Cross Donor Express visited Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center recently for an employee blood drive. Employees from the Center's various other locations also participated.
Donor Express, a service offered by the American Red Cross allows businesses the opportunity to have a mini-mobile on site. The Express is designed to provide convenience and good customer service to smaller sponsor groups in the area such as Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center.
"I am so thankful for the generous people who work here," said Joy Havens, blood drive coordinator. "It's often hard to get away from busy schedules, but support was great."
The Red Cross nurses bring two cots, a small canteen, and the business supplies tables, chairs, and an office. A mini-physical is given to each donor including iron level, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and cholesterol level. Employees are away from their work area for only 30-40 minutes.
For more information about the program, contact Patsy Bray at the local American Red Cross office, (405) 765-6605.

Patient Privacy Becomes Priority at Information Desk

Some hospital patients thrive on the visits of family and friends. The caring companionship of others brightens their spirits and helps them feel better.
Other hospital patients don't tolerate visitors as well. For them, conversation is tiring, and they prefer to recover quietly, privately. Appearance is a concern for many patients; it's difficult to look your best when you're "under the weather."
The staff at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center recently adopted a new Information Desk policy to accommodate the wishes of all patients with special emphasis on safe-guarding patient privacy and confidentiality. SJRMC volunteers who staff the desk in the Medical Center's main lobby began implementing new procedures earlier this year.
"Our patients' privacy depends on protecting information," says Renee Hoover, SJRMC Director of Volunteers. "The Information Desk policy assures professional communication of patient related matters and should give our patients confidence that information will be released only to those who are authorized."
Information Desk volunteers assist visitors who come in person to the Medical Center and those who telephone. Following the new policy, volunteers will direct in-person visitors to the nursing unit where a particular patient is recovering. If the patient wishes and can have visitors, the guest will be directed to the patient's room. If the patient is with a physician, receiving treatment, or sleeping, unit staff may ask the visitors to wait. They will be able to guide visitors in deciding if it is an appropriate time to visit.
Family and friends who call the Information Desk will be transferred directly to the patient room. Again, volunteers will provide information regarding the area of the Medical Center where the patient is receiving care without divulging a specific room number.
St. Joseph's Information Desk policy also permits volunteers to let visitors know that a patient has been discharged; however, patient confidentiality requires that SJRMC not provide the specific discharge date. When a visitor requests information about a patient whose name does not appear on a census list, volunteers will refer the visitor to the nursing unit (if known), the registration department, or the emergency department.
Area ministers who visit congregation members admitted to SJRMC may request a list of patients of their congregations from the Information Desk. This information is also available in the pastor's study. Church lists, however, will not be provided by phone.
"The policy serves as a guideline for respecting patient confidentiality," says Hoover, "Our volunteers will courteously respond to all inquiries, supporting the Medical Center's moral and ethical responsibility regarding patient confidentiality."
Please call Renee Hoover at (405) 765-0509 if you would like additional information about SJRMC's Information Desk policy and procedures.

Po-Hi To Crown Homecoming Queen

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The 1996-97 Homecoming royalty will be crowned at halftime Friday night during Po-Hi's football game against Bartlesville. Homecoming Queen Candidates are Amanda Hraban, Jessica Webb and Lisa Wirtz. Carrie Evans will be the Sophomore Attendant and Nikki Terry is the Junior Attendant.
Amanda Hraban is the daughter of Tom and Diane Hraban. As a sophomore, she received the National English Merit Award. As a junior she was named outstanding junior girl and was the junior homecoming attendant. She is the social chairperson of the Po-Hi Steppers, captain of the varsity girls volleyball team, on the varsity soccer team and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Her escort will be Adam Evans, son of Bruce and Debbie Evans. Adam is the Student Council vice president.
Presenting the flowers to Amanda will be Emily Martin, daughter of Don and Holly Martin. Emily is the senior class president.
Jessica Webb is the daughter of the late Bill Webb and Daryl and Trisha Cox. As a freshman and sophomore she was a member of the track team. Jessica was a member of the foreign language club her sophomore and junior year. She has served as homeroom vice president and homeroom president. As a senior, Jessica is a student council representative and the vice president of Post '97.
Her escort is Dane Pryse, son of Dane and Nancy Pryse. Dane is the Student Council treasurer.
Presenting the flowers to Jessica on Friday will be Heather Roth, daughter of Jim and Marlene Roth. Heather is the senior class vice president.
Lisa Wirtz is the daughter of Jerry and Jeanelle Wirtz. As a sophomore Lisa was a student council representative. Throughout her high school years she has been her homeroom president, a member of the foreign language club, on the Po-Hi Honor Roll and a cheerleader serving as head cheerleader her senior year.
Her escort on Friday will be Sam Stalcup, son of Steve and Janet Stalcup. Sam is the Student Council historian/publicity.
Emily Thomason, daughter of Bill and Jane Thomason, will be presenting flowers to Lisa. Emily is the senior class secretary.
Carrie Evans, sophomore attendant, is the daughter of Gene and Connie Evans. As a freshman she was vice president of Pepperettes, on the honor roll, received an academic letter and was the head cheerleader. As a sophomore, Carrie serves as her homeroom president and is a Hi-Stepper, receiving All American Honorable Mention.
David Donald, son of Russ and Peggy Donald will be her escort. David is the sophomore class president.
Presenting the flowers to Carrie will be Caydee Stalcup, daughter of Steve and Janet Stalcup. Caydee is the sophomore class secretary.
Nikki Terry, junior attendant, is the daughter of Ron and Mary Terry. Nikki is a varsity cheerleaders, was on the Po-Hi honor roll, a member of the track team and was named Teen and Jr. Miss Dance of Oklahoma.
Her escort Friday will be Mike Grubb, son of Mike and Cindy Grubb. Mike is the Student Council secretary.
Presenting the flowers to Nikki will be Brook Didlake, daughter of Paul and Lisa Didlake. Brook is the junior class president.
Drivers of the automobiles will be Nathan Zimmerman, son of David and Shirley Zimmerman; Brian Weber, son of Dr. Randy and Jana Weber; Jason Jorgensen, son of Greg and Tammy Jorgensen; Mark Oblad, son of Dr. Hayward B. and Nan C. Oblad; and Christopher Wells, son of Deanna and Everett Fruits.
The sophomore attendant car was owned by the Hollywood great, Ginger Rogers and the Queens car was owned by the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

District Court

Ponca City
Divorces Filed
William Allen Sherman vs. Carol Ann Sherman.
Lorena Jean Stransky vs. Neil Patrick Stransky.
Tamara June Slavin vs. Keith Wayne Slavin.
Amy Louise Hill vs. Charles Daniel Hill.
Betty Louise White vs. William Marion White.
Kathy A. Owen vs. Deric L. Owen.
Civil Proceedings
Robert Griffith vs. Ponca City Public School District. Plaintiff seeking judgment totaling $5,224.17.
Doyle Kiern vs. Farm Fresh, Inc. Plaintiff seeking judgment totaling $396,659.68.
Newkirk
Criminal Proceedings
Hearing Reset - Margarita E. Lauifi of San Diego, Calif., charged with trafficking in a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged offense occurred on May 16, 1995. Hearing reset to Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.
Hearing Reset - Tauilima Lauifi of San Diego, Calif., charged with trafficking in a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana). The alleged offense occurred on May 16, 1995. Hearing reset to Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.
Matter Continued - Troy Joseph Hoskins of Ponca City, charged with concealing stolen property from an alleged incident on Feb. 3, 1995, and two counts of uttering a forged instrument from alleged incidents on Feb. 12,1996, and May 7, 1996. Continued to Nov. 7, at 1 p.m.
Hearing Reset - Kevin Scott Gelino of Ponca City, charged with lewd molestation. The alleged offense occurred in June 1995. Preliminary hearing set to Jan. 1, at 9 a.m.
Guilty Plea - Courtney Michael Scott Jr. of Ponca City, to a charge of first degree murder. The offense occurred Oct. 14, 1995. Sentenced to life without parole. Heard before Judge Leslie D. Page. Assistant District Attorney Mark Gibson appeared for the state. Attorney Steven Hess appeared for defendant.

Director of SJRMC Volunteer Services Receives Credential

Renee Hoover, Director of Volunteer Services for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Northern Oklahoma, Inc., has been awarded the credential, "Certified in Volunteer Administration," from the Association for Volunteer administration in Fairfax, Va. Hoover is the only Director of Volunteer Services in the state of Oklahoma to receive this accreditation.
The credential, which entitles Hoover to use the initials "CVA" following her name, is the only one in the field which is recognized internationally. It is awarded after a rigorous process which included an extensive self evaluation and preparation of a performance-based portfolio. The portfolio was judged by a panel of professionals who are also certified in volunteer administration.
Candidates must prove that they have a clear philosophy of volunteer administration, work within the professional code of ethics, and demonstrate competency in all areas of administration of volunteer programs.
Hoover joins a select group of fewer than 200 persons in the United States and Canada who have attained this sought-after credential. Colleagues described her work as "concise and well written, demonstrating professional competence and impressive interpersonal skills."

Community Will Watch United Way Progress

"Ponca City citizens really know it's United Way time in the community when the United Way thermometer is placed in a prominent spot and we watch the pledged percentages rise to reach the goal needed to serve the 17 service agencies in the area," said Helen Schwartz, United Way Director. The large, colorful sign with the 1996-97 theme "Keep The Flame Alive," was erected Monday morning at Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.
"We officially kicked off the United Way 1996-97 campaign with a parade and celebration on Sept. 21, pledge packets have been distributed throughout the community, the United Way flag is flying high over Centennial Plaza, and businesses are conducting various activities for kick-off rallies," Schwartz reported.
"But, when that thermometer is placed in the ground and the percentages begin to rise, we really know it's United Way time," said Schwartz.
"Erecting the sign has been a team effort," said campaign chairman Eric Kurtz at the sign site Monday morning. He thanked Tim Burg from TNT Construction Company, who donated a portion of the materials, Mike Swinehart's Construction Trades Class at Pioneer Technology Center for building the frame, Dan Nelson and Helen Schwartz for painting the sign, employees from Throop Propane for erecting the sign, and the First Presbyterian Church for permission to place the sign on their property.
"As with the United Way, it only works because we all work together," said Kurtz, who also helped donate some materials.
Talking about the campaign, Kurtz continued, "The pledges are starting to come in. We feel confident, with everyone's help, we'll reach our goal of $700,000."
The United Way of Ponca City proudly supports the 17 member agencies in our community including the American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girls Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America-Will Rogers Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army and YMCA, he continued.
Schwartz reminded that the 17 agencies provide vital services to our community and the dollars raised from the 1996-97 campaign will enable them to continue quality services to all citizens.
"Please help 'Keep The Flame Alive' for United Way," said Schwartz.
Citizens who haven't had the opportunity to give, have questions about where their contributions go, or would like a video explaining the 17 member agencies, may call the United Way Office at 765-2476.

AREA CALENDAR

October 6-20
Ponca City Art Association 14th Annual Photography Competition, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, Ponca City.
October 9
Oklahoma Blood Institute and Pioneer Bank and Trust blood donor drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., OBI Coach in main parking lot of the bank, Fourteenth Street and East Highland Avenue, Ponca City.
October 10
Kaw Lake Association monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., Crown and Rose Restaurant and Pub, Ponca City.
October 10-12
"The No-Frills Revue," Northern Oklahoma College fall musical revue, 8 p.m., Northern Performing Arts Center, adults $5, students $2.
October 12
Newkirk City Wide Garage Sale.
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
Cushing's 8th Annual 'Festival in the Park', 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cushing Memorial Park, sponsored by Hypatia Club, 'Run for the Mums' 5K Run and Fitness Walk, 8:30 a.m.
Workshop "Dyeing with Native Plants,": by Loretta Gilliam, 10 a.m., Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry, fee $5, (405) 336-2405.
Friends of NRA Banquet and Auction, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley, Ponca City, Tickets $15, everyone welcome, call 765-4525, 762-6218, 762-7804, 762-9457.
October 13
"The No-Frills Revue," Northern Oklahoma College fall musical revue, 2 p.m. matinee, Northern Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa, adults $5, students $2.
October 14
Kay County Sheep Producers Association, 6:30 p.m., Newkirk FFA classroom.
October 15
Influenza Immunizations from Kay County Health Department, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.
Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Northern Oklahoma Performing Arts Center, Tonkawa.
October 16
Influenza Immunizations from Kay County Health Department, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City.
October 17
Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
October 17-18
Northern Oklahoma College Fall Recess, no classes.
October 18
Billie Letts, Durant, author "Where The Heart Is," reading and autographing, 6-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
October 19
Fairfax Annual October Heritage Days, food and craft booths downtown, 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon; parade, 10 a.m.; talent show, high school auditorium, 7 p.m.
Betty Rohde, Gore, Okla., author "So Fat Low Fat No Fat," and "More So Fat Low Fat No Fat," autographing and leading seminar on Fat Free Cooking, 1-2 p.m., Conference Room C, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
October 20
"Be My Guest," table settings for all occasions, 2-4:30 p.m., Tonkawa First National Bank Annex and Tonkawa Service Bank Community Room, admission $3.50.
October 21
Northern Oklahoma College Women's Club Super Craft Night, 7 p.m., Memorial Student Union Basement.
October 22
Lake Ponca Users Association, 6:30 p.m., Lake Ponca Park Shelter House No. 3, open invitation to anyone interested.
Mahenwahdose Productions - Will Hill, program on Standing Bear, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library Programming Room, free.
October 24
"Songs of the Heart - Every People's Native Music," by Dr. George and Camille Stevenson, accompanied by Lillian McConnel, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
October 27
Romance authors Karen Kay and Heather Cullman, autographing, 3-5 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
November 2
25th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair of Alpha Gamma Study Club, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Marland Mansion Estate Gym (Unity Gym), Ponca City, information from Karen Yost, 765-4688.
McCord Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., McCord School.
Lamont United Methodist Women Bazaar, Fellowship Hall.
Carrie Dickerson, author "Aunt Carrie's War Against Black Fox," speaking to NOW 10 a.m., Ponca City Library, autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Oklahoma Children's Theatre, "Puff the Magic Tail," 1:30 and 4 p.m., Poncan Theatre, free.
November 5
General election. Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
November 9
Babysitter Basics Class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sitters ages 11-13, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
Fall Workday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, operated by The Nature Conservancy, just north of Pawhuska.
"Tatting" Workshop by Sherrill Carothers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cherokee Strip Museum, fee $5, (405) 336-2405.
Lou Dean Jacobs, author "Angels In Disguise," autographing 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
November 11
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Joe Kreger, Cowboy Poet, Westminster Village, 1601 Academy Road, Ponca City.
November 16
Carolyn Hart, Oklahoma City author, autographing "Mint Julep Murder," 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
November 19
Northern Oklahoma College Women's Club Style Show Sensation, 7 p.m., Memorial Student Union Basement.
December 2
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
February 10
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Mrs. Mac Bradley "Travel Tours for Seniors,", First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
April 14
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 11:30 a.m., Program, Blackwell Police Department "Scams," First United Methodist Church, Sixth and Coolidge, Blackwell.
June 9
Kay County Retired Educators Association, 9 a.m., Installation of Officers, Irene Stone, Vice President of OREA, Music, Mark and Annie Wynn, Northern Oklahoma College, 1220 East Grand, Tonkawa.

NEWS BRIEFS

Free Depression Screenings - The Edwin Fair Mental Health Center will be offering free depression screenings Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 762-7561 for appointment.

M-M-M-M Good! - McCord Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fund raiser chili and ham 'n bean dinner Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the McCord School Cafeteria. Adults, $4, and children under six free. Desserts provided by McCord Homemakers Club.

Auxiliary Meeting - The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 14, will meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion.

Legion Meeting - There will be a regular meeting of the American Legion Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Huff-Minor American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue.

Water District to Meet - Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at the Braden Community Center.

Volunteers Needed - The Festival of Angels Committee is sending out "help wanted" messages for volunteers to help set up for the 1996 Festival to be held Nov. 24-Dec. 28. Groups are needed to be a part of the "light brigade" during the first four Fridays and Saturdays in November. Helpers may participate only one of the designated days, or all eight if they wish. People wanting to help should contact Pat Hand, Festival of Angels volunteer coordinator, at 762-3537.

Canterbury Opens Season - The Canterbury Choral Society of Oklahoma, opens its 1996-97 season with a concert at 8:15 p.m., Oct. 19, in Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City. The 156 voice choir joins the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra for the season opener. For tickets and information call (405) 842-5387.

Senior Citizens Dance Set - A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A Street in Arkansas City with the Pete Coli Country Band providing the music. All seniors are invited to attend and bring a finger food to share.

Night Of Excellence Celebrated - A Salute to Excellence will be held Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. Cost of each ticket will be $25.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at North Waverly Street and West Highland Avenue at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday.

Vandalism - A man in the 500 block of North Fourth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:24 a.m. Tuesday to report vandalism to his residence. An officer took a report.

Collision - A non-injury accident occurred in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Ponca City Police Department. An officer took a report.

Arrested - A 35-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue at 9:59 a.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Fire - An employee of Kmart, 2900 North Fourteenth Street, reported a fire in their dumpster. A Ponca City Fire Department engine responded and handled the fire.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 2:41 p.m. Tuesday.

Found - Animal Control picked up three bikes which were abandoned in the 300 block of South Fourth Street at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer a arrested a 26-year-old man in at North Second Street and East Highland Avenue at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to obey, driving under suspension and no insurance.

Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notification of an accident at West Hartford Avenue and North Union Street at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday. An officer noted that minor injuries had occurred. A report was taken.

In Custody - A 33-year-old man was taken into custody at Eagle Road and Wren Drive at 11:53 p.m. Tuesday for speeding and attempting to elude an officer. A report was taken.

Vandalism - An employee from Bowker Ford, 2415 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday that one of their vehicles was vandalized. A report was taken by an officer.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street on the access road at 12:46 p.m. Tuesday.

Vandalism - A woman in the 800 block of South Sixth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday that a window was broken out of her residence. An officer took a report.

DEATHS

Catheren E. Smotone

Catheren E. "Katie" Smotone, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday evening, Oct. 7, 1996, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 75.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ponca City First Baptist Church Worship Center with the Rev. Larry Heslip, minister of education, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Thursday, then the casket will be closed.
Catheren E. "Katie" (Hooser) Smotone was born March 30, 1921, in Ponca City, the daughter of Ralph F. and Myrtle May (Springer) Hooser. She received her early education in Ponca City and moved to Wynona where she also attended school. The family returned to Ponca City in 1939 where she graduated from Ponca City High School.
On Jan. 20, 1940, she was married to Francis Smotone in Winfield, Kan., and the couple made their home in Ponca City. Mrs. Smotone was employed as a beautician at LaBelle Beauty Shop until opening her own shop in her home.
She was a member of Ponca City First Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and performing solos in the adult and Silvertone choirs at the church. Mrs. Smotone also enjoyed knitting, growing flowers and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Francis, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Charlotte) Smith of Ponca City; one son, Marvin of Ponca City; one sister, Adelene Fulton of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Smotone's name to First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home, 815 Sugar Maple.

Opal Louise Lute

PECKHAM - Opal Louise Lute, former Kay County Civil Defense Director, died in the Blackwell Regional Hospital Monday, Oct. 7, 1996. She was 82.
A memorial service will be held at the Peckham Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Michael Overlender officiating. Burial of ashes was held earlier in the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery by Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Opal Louise (Parmer) Lute was born March 4, 1914, in Natoma, Kan., the daughter of Edgar and Louise (Dockendorf) Parmer. She grew up in Emporia, Kan., where she graduated from high school. She attended Ponca City Business College and later entered LPN Nurses Training in Emporia, Kan., before transferring to Ponca City, where she graduated. She worked as a nurse in Holdenville from 1936 to 1942, then moved back to Ponca City.
On Dec. 15, 1943, she was married to Stephen Otto Lute in Emporia, Kan. Mrs. Lute was employed by the Red Cross and taught first-aid for 20 years. In 1960, she was appointed Kay County Civil Defense Director and served in that capacity for 28 years, retiring on Feb. 29, 1988.
Mrs. Lute was a member and had served as president of the Newkirk Business and Professional Women's Club; served as secretary-treasurer of a 5-state civil defense group for many years and also for the Oklahoma Management Association for 22-years; and was a member of the Oklahoma Civil Defense Director's Association. Mrs. Lute was awarded the "Contributor to the State of Excellence Award," by Gov. Henry Bellmon and was awarded an achievement award by the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce in 1970. She was a member and had taught adult Sunday School for 40 years at the Peckham Christian Church and had served as a fund organizer for the Peckham Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include one daughter, Melissa Stiles of Blackwell; one son, Stephen Lute of Blackwell; two sisters, Katheryne Lois of Thornton, Colo., and Virginia Hull of Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, on Nov. 14, 1995; her parents; and one granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Peckham Christian Church, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.

Funerals

Thursday
Kermit M. Warrior - The traditional Indian feast will be held at noon at the Tonkawa Tribal Cultural Center with the funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Ponca City. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Tonkawa Tribal Center.

FAMILY LIVING

Royal Neighbors Host Convention

Royal Neighbors of America's 74th Kay County Convention was held recently in the American Legion of Ponca City social hall. Homemade rolls and coffee were served to members and guests.
The morning session was called to order by Kay County Oracle Dora McGee. Cherry Baker made the flag presentation, and Marietta Nelson led in the opening prayer. Cherry Baker welcomed guests.
Rodney Meeks, Chief Criminal Deputy of Kay County, was guest speaker for the occasion. He talked to the group about "Safety and Women," emphasizing caution while shopping and the treatment of the elderly.
Guests for the convention were from Stillwater, Clinton and Ponca City. Freda Hargue served as pianist.
Fifty-year pins were presented to Lottie Etzel and Lucille Sanders by Marjorie Wilson.
Reports were given by members from Clinton and Stillwater about things that can be done to help folks in nursing homes, and other individuals who need help. During the business session, minutes of the previous County Convention were read by the recorder, Marjorie Wilson.
The charter was draped for 11 members who had died in 1995-96. Marietta Nelson, Chancellor, Lottie Etzel and Jerylean McKenney were in charge of this portion of the meeting.
A comforter was presented to Judith Penner of Clinton; a plant to Jerylean McKenney and a gift went to Vivian Hudson of Clinton for traveling the farthest - a replica of the Pioneer Woman made by Etoy Rollier. The eldest person present was from Stillwater.
Officers for the 1997 convention were named: Marietta Nelson, Oracle; Dora McGee, Past Oracle; Etoy Rollier, Vice Oracle; Cherry Baker, Chancellor; Marjorie Wilson, Recorder; Lottie Etzel, Marshall; Jerylean McKenney, Assistant Marshall. The newly elected officers were installed by Vivian Hudson.
The convention came to a close with the retiring of the U.S. Flag and the closing prayer.

Little News

Jason and Christina Newlin of Ponca City announce the birth of a son, Dillon Dwight, at 7:33 a.m., Oct. 6, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. He has a sister, Katlyn, 2.
Grandparents are David and Donna Newlin, Jim Henderson and Brenda Davis, all of Ponca City. Great-grandfather is Warren Henderson, also of Ponca City. Great-great-grandparents are Francis and Mildred Hatten of Ponca City.

SPORTS

Tillman Takes Wait-and-See Approach To PC Changes

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Wildcat defensive back Anthony Tillman is taking a wait and see attitude toward the latest changes in personnel the Po-Hi coaching staff is making in preparation for Friday's Homecoming game against Bartlesville.
Head coach Rick Sodowsky is moving people around, mostly on offense, partly to improve offensive performance and partly to fill in some injury gaps.
"We've had some pretty good practices," Tillman said of the new alignment. "But I want to see how they will do in the game."
The coaches anticipate just one change on defense, moving linebacker Chance Throop to safety. Throop will fill in for Dennis Shields, who is doubtful for Friday's game after suffering ankle damage in last week's loss to Enid.

That move was made easier by the performance of junior linebacker Jay Bentley.

Bentley had an outstanding game in his first start for the varsity, collecting 11 tackles, three unassisted, against Enid. He had one tackle behind the line of scrimmage and was credited with breaking up a pass.

That kind of performance has become a hallmark of the Po-Hi defense, which played fairly well despite the lopsided score against the Plainsmen. Enid broke one long play and had one drive against the Ponca City defense. The rest of the Plainsmen's scores came off offensive mistakes.
"The defense was out there for most of the game," Tillman noted. "The offense is still looking for things to click. If we do get it to click, we'll be in good shape."
Tillman is part of an improving secondary that has made it tough on opposing offenses. Tillman leads the team in interceptions with two and has been credited with breaking up three passes, including one against Enid.
The last two games have been a wake-up call for the Poncans, who started the season 3-0, according to Tillman.
"The district games have been at a totally different level of play," the cornerback said. "The coaches told us we would have to play at a different level and we haven't reached it yet."
Tillman agrees that poor execution has cost the Cats against Stillwater and Enid and have left the Poncans with their backs against the wall in the District 6A-4 race.
"We have to win four of our next five games to get into the playoffs," Tillman warns.
That is going to be a tough order considering the upcoming opposition, but Tillman believes it can start with Bartlesville.
"Bartlesville is a pretty decent team," he said after watching the Bruins on film. "But they tend to give up the big plays."
Tillman is not counting on the Cats breaking too many big plays, "we just hope to wear them down," he notes.
Linebacker Stockton Graves continues to set the pace for the Cats in tackles. He had 13 against Enid, three unassisted.
Bentley, Aaron Kreger, Wes Swygert, Ryan Treadway and Nick Steichen were all credited with tackles for losses against the Plainsmen. Bentley and Marlon Guess joined Tillman is breaking up pass attempts.
Swygert and Shawn Keller recovered Enid fumbles and Guess was credited with causing a fumble.

PC Volleyballers Host Regional

Ponca City's Lady Wildcat volleyball team will play host to a Class 5A regional tournament Thursday, hoping that the fourth time is their charm.
Ponca City will meet Owasso in the first round of the single-elimination regional tournament at 7 p.m. at the old boys' gym at the high school. That will follow the opening match between No. 2 seeded Bartlesville and Tulsa Union at 6.
The winners of those matches clash at about 8 p.m. in the regional finals for the right to advance in the playoffs.
This will be the fourth meeting between Ponca City and Owasso in six days.
The Lady Cats topped the Lady Rams 15-10, 15-6 in a dual match at Owasso Tuesday. Over the weekend, the Poncans played Owasso twice in the Frontier Conference Tournament in Tulsa.
They topped the Lady Rams 15-7, 15-2 in the first round. The Poncans fell to No. 2 rated Jenks 15-7, 15-9 in the second round, but snapped back to beat Tulsa Union 15-9, 15-8 and eliminated Owasso 15-10, 15-2.
Ponca City then went up against No. 1 Broken Arrow and lost 15-5 , 15-10, but had their chance against the state's top rated team.
"We had them down 10-6 in the second game," Po-Hi coach Steve McKay said. "But we missed on three straight serves and they came back to beat us."
Despite that glitch, McKay felt the Lady Cats played very well and may be peaking at the right time.
"The win against Owasso Tuesday was really good for us," the coach said. "The girls played really well despite the two-hour trip to Owasso. Heather Roth had an outstanding match. She had eight kills and nine assists. Tiffani Essary also had a good match with eight kills. Crystal Suggs had nine assists, three kills and served 11 points. And Aileen Jackson and Amanda Hraban made all that possible with some great passing."
That was a continuation of good play from the conference tournament, according to the coach. During the five matches on Saturday, Essary had 48 kills and 17 service aces. Roth had 10 kills, three aces and 30 assists. Suggs had four aces, 11 assists and three kills.
Laura Brune had five kills and two aces. Caitlin Lane had three kills and three blocked shots for points. Emily Huffnagle also had three kills and three blocks and Megan Tomek had three kills and three aces.
"Jackson is my defensive specialist," McKay said, "and she did a great job. Hraban cam in and scored some important points for us against Owasso."

Hole-In-One

Dennis Breedlove collected a hole-in-one at the Lew Wentz Memorial Municipal course Saturday.
Breedlove aced the 148-yard No. 14 hole using a pitching wedge for his first ever hole-in-one at the course.
He was playing in a twosome with his father, Earl Breedlove, also of Ponca City.