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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 25, 1996

LOCAL
Nickles, Keating Headline List of Speakers Saturday
Nearly News
Editorial
Eagle Scout Award To Be Given Sunday
Gary Bilger Retiring As County FSA Head
Romance Writers Here Sunday To Sign Books
GOP Women Hear From Sheriff
Almost Time To Change Smoke Alarm Batteries
Chamber News

DEATHS
Charles Edward Whittenberg
Pearl B. Farnham
Mildred I. Corzine Storm

Services Pending
Vera Inez Grubbs
Laverna Ruth Nelson

NEWS BRIEFS

RELIGION
Promise Keepers Breaking Down the Walls
Glad Tidings To Host Chaplain
Disciples of Christ Going to Regional Assembly This Weekend
St. John Baptists Schedule Homecoming Service
Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan Octoberfest
Sunday is Laity Sunday at First UMC
Don Wharton in Concert at Trinity Lutheran in Blackwell
New Mt. Olive Baptists Announce Schedule
Community Christian to Hear Visiting Preacher Sunday
First Nazarenes to Host University Chorale Sunday
Asbury UMC Plans Chicken Noodle Dinner
Eastern Heights Plans Hoe-Down
Celebration Set

EDUCATION
Teacher Honored
Webb Receives Scholarship
Students Assigned to Teach-
Students Selected for OSU Panel-
Stevenson Receives Scholarship-
School Meeting Dates Set
P.C.Teacher Wins Award
McCord Sets Benefit
No School
New Nine Weeks
Garfield's Fall Funfest

FAMILY LIVING
Class of 1946
Book Club Hears Review Of 'Hummingbird Gardens'
Area Students Are Invited To Join Mozart Music Club
Rowland Is Guest Speaker For Professionals Today
Couple Are Wed in Kansas

SPORTS
Tonight's High School Football
Up-Down Wildcats Need an Up Week
Sapulpa Relying On Offense Against PC
Area Football
Toy Bowl Action Set for Saturday

LOCAL

Nickles, Keating Headline List of Speakers Saturday

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Included in the congressional, educational, industry and tribal leaders to be honored at the podium during the Standing Bear Monument unveiling Saturday will be Gov. Frank Keating and U.S. Sen. Don Nickles, a Ponca City native.
Nickles is an eight-year member of the Senate Republican leadership and a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee while Keating has been responsible for large cuts in state governmental spending and clean-up of state government.
Both Nickles and Keating have supported the Standing Bear Native American Memorial Park and the purposes behind of the Chief Standing Bear Monument since its creation by the Native American Foundation in 1993.
Nickles
Oklahoma's senior senator and newly-elected assistant majority Leader, Don Nickles is one of the few members of the U.S. Senate with a background in small business. He actually worked his way through Oklahoma State University by starting a janitorial service.
Following graduation, he went to work for Nickles Machine Corporation in Ponca City, where he later became vice president and general manager.
His career in public service began with his election in 1978 to the Oklahoma State Senate, where he served two years. In 1980, at age 31, Nickles became the youngest Republican ever elected to the U.S. Senate and in 1989 he became the first Oklahoma Republican to be elected to a third term in the U.S. Senate.
Nickles was first elected to the Senate Republican Leadership in 1988 when he was selected by his colleagues to chair the Republican Senatorial Committee. He was next elected to three terms as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee and then, in 1996, was selected unanimously to be assistant majority leader, the highest leadership position ever held by an Oklahoma senator.
Nickles serves on the Senate Finance Committee, Budget Committee, Rules and Administration Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Throughout his Senate career, Nickles has worked toward a more responsible and less intrusive federal government. His bill to make Congress live under the same laws as everyone else was the first bill signed into law during the 104th Congress. And it was his proposal in 1995 that returned to the states the authority to set their own speed limits.
A consistent proponent of a more family-friendly tax system, Nickles wrote the $500-per-child family tax credit provision included in the Republican balanced budget proposal.
Nickles and his wife, Linda, were born and raised in Ponca City. They have four children.
Keating
Keating was inaugurated as governor of Oklahoma in January of 1995. During his first two years in office he stood firm for fiscal common sense, launched an aggressive economic growth and development effort, won record tax cuts and other reforms and initiated a series of historic reforms in welfare and corrections.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 10, 1944, Frank Keating moved with his family to Tulsa before he was 6 months old. He graduated from Cascia Hall High School in 1962, received his bachelor of arts in history from Georgetown University in 1966 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1969.
Keating began a long career in law enforcement as a special agent of the FBI. He later returned to Tulsa as an assistant district attorney, and in 1972 was elected a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Keating was appointed U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma in 1981 and was later named chairman of all United States attorneys. In 1985, Keating joined the Reagan administration in Washington, where he also served President Bush.
He served as assistant secretary of the Treasury (1986-88), where he supervised the U. S. Customs Service, the Secret Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; as Associate Attorney General (1988-89), where he supervised the federal prison system, the U. S. Marshals Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, all 94 U. S. Attorneys and Interpol; and as general counsel and acting deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (1990-93).
In 1994, Keating won the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma. That fall, he won a three-way race by a margin of 17 points, and was inaugurated on Jan. 9, 1995.
Following the April 19 terrorist bombing of the Murrah Federal Office Building in Oklahoma City, Keating mobilized relief and rescue efforts and he and his wife Cathy have been recognized nationally for their role in the crisis. The Governor's Relief Fund has raised six million dollars to help bombing victims and provide a higher education for children of victims.
Following three legislative sessions implementing large cuts in excessive spending and tax cuts, Keating recently made a strong commitment in the 1996 session to increase funding for higher education, common schools, corrections and highways. At session's end, leaders of both parties termed it one of the most important and achievement-filled in state history.
The Keating administration also launched a strong bid to make Oklahoma an economic powerhouse and succeeded in attracting thousands of jobs to the state during his first months in office. During this time Keating has also demanded investigations into scandals within the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and appointed a widely respected former FBI senior agent to oversee state law enforcement.
He has established two study groups - the Governor's Performance Team (composed of 50 state employees) and the Governor's Commission on Government Performance - to carefully examine every area of state government and suggest reforms and changes that would allow government to do its job more efficiently and at less cost. Those recommendations were expected to form a central part of the Keating agenda for the last half of the 1990s.
Frank and Cathy Keating are the parents of three children - daughters Carrie and Kelly, both college students, and son Chip, a high school student.

Nearly News

Nearly News has been asked by interested citizens about proper protocol at the Standing Bear powwow being held at the Hutchins Memorial beginning at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. According to Nearly News' sources, guests should remain watchful and respectful. If a newcomer and dancing for the first time, watch the designated head dancer and join the other dancers moving clockwise around the arena only at the invitation from the master of ceremonies. Please remember the dance area is considered sacred and out of respect, women should wear shawls and (if possible) dresses. Visitors should not sit on dancers benches encircling the dance arena or take flash photography during the contests. Ask for permission from emcee to video. It is polite to ask dancers and singers before taking individual pictures and it is not in good taste to "touch" the expensive dance regalia worn by contestants. Any questions should be directed to the powwow emcee. At the traditional Indian feast, it is proper to let the powwow staff eat first, so they may return to their duties.
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With lots of talk this summer about second and third generations of web worms, Richard Swords says he has had a couple of surprising "second generations." Swords baited a raccoon trap with "Indian corn" last summer. After catching the critter who dismissed the area from thought, only to go back later and find corn sprouting. The "volunteer" corn even has an ear (which he attempted to fertilize). It remains to be seen if corn will develop. Swords, who lives in the Bois d'Arc area, also had a Maramec pecan tree stripped by web worms. It provided its own second generation and has leafed out again.
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Jeanne Brace brought to NN's attention recently a new, little book, "The Name of the Game," an eclectic look at how and why people name their pets. The book has a picture of Ponca Citian Robyn Kreger and her cat, Britain Valentine, with the explanation for the cat's name. It seems Britain is a name Robyn loves because of the film "Mary Poppins," which she saw at 10 years of age, and Valentine is the cat's birthday and everyone needs a middle name (obviously, Kreger is the cat's last name). Robyn explains Valentine is fascinated by dancing on TV, loves tuna and sitting next to the speakers when the CD player is on. NN suggests maybe you should read the book!
Robyn is currently studying television in Maine, looking toward directing her own feature. She is the daughter of Ponca Citians Betty Kreger and Ron Kreger, and a 1984 Po-High graduate.
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NN has discovered a tidbit in the current issue of Oklahoma Today about the Rusty Barrell Supper Club in Ponca City. The mention comes with a story by Maura McDermott on the quest for the ideal steak in an article called "Seeking Perfection". "Hitting the buzzer that gains one entry to the Rusty Barrell Supper Club in Ponca City adds a bit of mystique to the candlelit, vintage steakhouse atmosphere (the place was once a speak-easy) ...", the article says. There's more and NN suggests readers who haven't caught the piece, should get a copy - it's a steak lovers guide.
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Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the picnic for Sen. Don Nickles, Rep. Ernest Istook and legislative candidate Jim Newport will be held inside at the Unity Gym. Activities will be held between 1 and 3 p.m.

Editorial

A Symbol of Justice
Today, the statue of Standing Bear stands tall, but covered in a disguising shroud.
Much like the "real" Standing Bear, who's humanity was covered by tradition and practice of the U.S. government before he took his case to the highest courts of the land and led the effort to obtain legal "humanity" for all Native Americans, this statue awaits a new day for all who view it.
Standing Bear was a leader of the Poncas. Among those moved from their Nebraska homelands to this strange country of Oklahoma, Standing Bear vowed that his son would be buried in the old Ponca lands. His journey home and ensuing arrest led to his ultimate appearance before the Supreme Court, where he declared his humanity.
Standing Bear told the court, "I am a man. The same God made us both."
Judge Dundy ruled in his favor, saying "the question cannot be open to serious doubt. Webster describes a person as, ' a living human being an individual of the human race.' This is comprehensive enough, it would seem, to include even an Indian."
Standing Bear's victory for himself and all Native Americans changed the course of history as he became the first civil rights leader.
Tomorrow's unveiling of the Standing Bear Monument will bring to light the injustices of the past and the hopes for the future of Native Americans as well as all who have felt oppression. The 22-foot-tall monument, facing the rising sun with an outstretched hand, will serve as a beacon to all who seek justice.
A misunderstanding three years ago during the celebration of the centennial of the opening of the Cherokee Outlet to white settlers opened the door for this great monument to be constructed. Tomorrow's ceremonies will be the culmination of three years of cooperation and hard work involving all segments of the community. Non-Indians and Indians have worked side-by-side to build this monument.
When the shroud falls from the statue tomorrow, a symbolic shroud of misunderstanding can likewise be cast away as neighbors join together to salute the humanity of us all and celebrate a new beginning for North Central Oklahoma.

Eagle Scout Award To Be Given Sunday

Matthew S. Whitney, 17-year-old son of Steve and Kathy Whitney, 413 Redbird, has fulfilled all requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and will be honored with a presentation ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Church of The Nazarene 1715 East Prospect.
All friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
Matt is a senior at Ponca City High School and is a charter member of Troop 90 which was chartered by St. Luke's Church of The Nazarene. His Scoutmaster is Steve Whitney.
Matt's grandparents are Elwin and Beverly Ruggles of Three Rivers, Mich., and Charles and Viola Whitney of Indianapolis, Ind.
For his Eagle project Matt made a formica covered kidney- shaped table and a multi-shelved portable storage cabinet for use in Sunday School classes at St. Luke's.
Matt began his scouting career in 1986 as a Cub Scout with Pack 24 at First Lutheran School with Gene Zaitshik as his cubmaster. His den leaders were Edith Hunt and Steve Whitney.
Matt progressed through all the ranks, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelo. While a Webelo he earned all the 20 Webelo activity pins and the Arrow of Light. He also earned the God and Me, God and Country, and God and Church religious medals through St. Luke's Church of The Nazarene.
In 1990 Matt crossed over from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts with Troop 90 where he earned 27 merit badges and held several leadership positions including den chief, patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, and troop guide.
Matt participated in Den Chief Training, 1991 Pine Tree, and Junior Leadership Training, and was honored with the Den Chief Service Award. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow.
Highlights of Matt's scouting include backpacking trips to Philmont, N.M., and extended wilderness backpacking trips to the Collegiate Peaks in Colorado.
Having achieved the rank of Eagle, Matt was asked what his ambitions were for the rest of his life. He responded, "My ambitions the rest of my life are to always put God first, be a good leader, and to set a good example for all people."

Gary Bilger Retiring As County FSA Head

NEWKIRK - After almost 32 years as head of the County Ag offices, Garry Bilger has announced his retirement effective Nov. 1, at which time the County Farm Service Agency Committee will begin interviewing candidates to replace him.
Bilger, who also is former mayor of Newkirk, is only the fourth county executive director since the 1930s, when the government initiated the farm programs.
A retirement reception in Bilger's honor will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the FSA office building, 115 South Maple, hosted by the FSA county committee and the office staff.
Bilger recalled that back in July of 1968, there was a rumor going around that the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service had hired "some damn kid to take Charlie Cooksey's place."
That 26-year-old "kid" was Bilger, fresh out of the Marines and waving a bachelor of science degree in Ag Econ from OSU.
"It was true," he said this week, "and now that I'm retiring, they'll be looking for another kid " He said he plans to "see what else is out there" and start another career, but he's not sure yet what it will be.
Bilger, who followed Lewis Strong, Floyd Ferguson and then Cooksey in the county executive director post, served as a county executive director trainee in 1967-68 before his assignment in Newkirk, administering USDA farm program's to the county's 2,000 farms and 3,200 producers.
He served as mayor of Newkirk from 1985 to 1994, helping the city commission build the new water treatment facility and enhance the water distribution system, among other things.
Bilger and his wife, Beth, have three children: Scott, 26, an attorney in Oklahoma City; Amy, 24, a physical plant systems designer in Oklahoma City, and Neal, 19, an OSU student.
Everyone is invited to the retirement reception next Friday.

Romance Writers Here Sunday To Sign Books

Karen Kay and Heather Cullman, authors of historical romances, will be in Ponca City, Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. to sign copies of their latest releases.
They will be at Brace Books and More from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to meet the authors, and enjoy the new coffee bar at the store.
Kay's ro-mances center around Native American culture and she is determined to present the first Americans in a true light. Her books reject the Hollywood traditions that portray Native Americans as screaming savages.
"I've read a lot of Indian romance novels, says Jan Boies of Brace Books, "but Karen Kay's book was the first one I ever finished and began reading it again at page one.
"I didn't want to leave those characters behind. The deep emotion the author conveyed in these two people was very moving. She also does meticulous research about the Lakota and Cheyenne culture.
"The 'kinship appeal' mentioned in "Proud Wolf's Woman" is an accurate lesson in the folly of hatred and revenge."
Kay's first book "Lakota Surrender," was given a 4 1/2 rating (exceptional) in Romantic Times magazine, and in a review of "Proud Wolf's Woman," Affair de Coeur says, "Karen Kay tugs at your heart strings as she weaves a bittersweet tale of love between two courageous people."
Cullman's book "Tomorrow's Dreams" is the sequel to an earlier success, "Yesterday's Roses." Her characters Jake Parrish and Dr. Hallie Gardiner, are a demanding pair, throughout both books.
Though she graduated from design school, Cullman opted to write to express her long repressed creative side, and has also authored an article "Overcoming Fear of the Unknown," published in romantic Times Magazine.
Madeline Baker, best selling author, said of Cullman's first novel, it is "everything a good story should be - riveting and romantic - hard to put down." Rendezvous books quoted, "Heather Cullman writes with strong, clear moods and about characters you will want to remember after the last exciting chapter."

GOP Women Hear From Sheriff

"Kay County is blessed with cooperative law enforcement organizations." This thought was repeated throughout the remarks of Sheriff Marion VanHoesen when he spoke recently to the Evening Chapter of Republican Women at Golden Corral this past week.
As a candidate for re-election, VanHoesen discussed the responsibilities and accomplishments of the office. One deputy and office help have been added and jail capacity has been increased from 80 to 105. Of particular interest to the listeners was the budget. It must stretch beyond what people realize, VanHoesen told the gathering.
Prisoners not only get fed but have unlimited access to medical and dental care, and the transportation for it. Without knowing how many prisoners there will be at a given time and all the other uncertainties involved in law enforcement, it is obvious, VanHoesen explained, that budgeting would require constant vigilance and flexibility.
VanHoesen said they are successful because of his great staff and gave some examples. Regulars on the staff come in early, stay late, all help when needed whether scheduled or not, and reserve officers are so important. He reminded the group that reserve officers are volunteers who don't even get paid and yet are willing and cooperative.
The sheriff answered questions about the recent apprehension of a fugitive and took the opportunity to praise his staff, those of the Ponca City Police Department, and the other towns in Kay County. He said, "Even the animal control officer and a private citizens helped on this one."
Referring to the other agencies, VanHoesen said, "In many instances, you don't even need to call, they just show up." The usual problems of overlapping jurisdiction in many communities simply do not exist in Kay County.
Betty Durkee spoke on the upcoming celebration to unveil the Standing Bear statue. She works with the Native American Foundation, Inc., and brought a film about Standing Bear which pointed out that he was actually the first civil rights leader.
Durkee told the group about the life of the Navajo artist, Oreland C. Joe, who created the sculpture. A layout of the Memorial Park was exhibited and its brief history was discussed. In closing, the speaker reminded the gathering that the newspaper would continue to carry the detailed schedule of the week-long celebration and urged all to attend as many functions as possible.
The business meeting was conducted by Vice President Francine Johnson. Fauna Olmstead gave the invocation and Daisy Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was announced that two members had been added plus one associate member. Men may join as associate members. It was also noted that members are participating in a National Get-Out-The-Vote campaign.
The Kay County Republican Women, Evening Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at Golden Corral, Fourteenth and Bradley. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to everyone.

United Way At 30 Percent Of '96 Goal

The United Way campaign is in its third week and the thermometer is rising.
"Its a steady climb upward," said Eric Kurtz, campaign chairman, as he recently added 20 percent to the thermometer at Grand and Fourteenth Street, bringing the campaign to 30 percent of goal.
"There are so many people to thank for their help with the campaign," says Kurtz. "Everyone who gives is a winner but in keeping with our Olympic theme there are outstanding individuals who stand out above the crowd. We have gold, silver and bronze awards for different categories of individual giving. those awards are being handed out to special people in the community."
"One-hundred-percent employee participation for the campaign include Pioneer Bank and Trust, Jack Bowker Ford, Bowker Auto Mall, Oklahoma Natural Gas Co., Boettcher Law Firm and Christy's Antiques and Gifts," he announced.
The United Way of Ponca City supports 17 member agencies within our community including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America - Will Rogers Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army, and YMCA.
"These agencies provide vital services to our community and the dollars raised from this year's campaign will enable these agencies to continue quality services to all Ponca Citians, said Kurtz.

Almost Time To Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

As the fall time change approaches, the Ponca City Fire Department reminds residents to make a life-saving change. Change the batteries in smoke alarms Saturday.
Although 92 percent of American homes have smoke alarms, non-working smoke alarms remain so common that they rob residents of protective benefits. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke alarms includes worn or missing batteries.
Nationally, inoperable smoke alarms contribute to many of the estimated 3,800 deaths and 50,000 to 100,000 injuries caused each year by home fires.
An effective and easy way to reduce tragic deaths and injuries includes changing smoke alarm batteries once a year. A working smoke alarm cuts the risk of dying in a home fire by half.
The PCFD has joined forces with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer brand batteries for the annual "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" campaign, to save lives and prevent needless injuries. The program urges Americans to adopt a simple, lifesaving habit: change smoke alarm batteries when changing the clock back to standard time each fall.
"A working smoke alarm provides an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape," said Chief Larry Mullikin. "This is particularly important for those most at risk of dying in a home fire, such as children, seniors and low-income households."
Additionally, Mullikin recommends residents use the "extra" hour saved from the time change to test the smoke alarm by pushing the test button, planning "two ways out" and practicing those escape routes with the family.
Families should prepare a fire safety kit consisting of working flashlights and fresh batteries.
The PCFD encourages residents who are unable to purchase batteries for their smoke detector, to contact 767-0365. The Oklahoma State Health Department donated a limited supply of batteries for the department to distribute to those in need.

Chamber News

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
This week I would like to take the time to introduce to you Robert Howard, chairman of the Infrastructure Committee of the Chamber.
Robert became active in the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce under the counsel of Tom Muchmore, Robert Wright, and Tim Burg. These gentlemen assisted and encouraged him to work with the community in a team spirit for developing and improving our infrastructure system.
With this philosophy, the committee has made a significant awareness, improvements, and fostered better relationships among the Legislature and community to enhance their overall effectiveness The committee would like to thank the Chamber Board of Directors for their support, as well as Laura Gray, the Chamber liaison, who has been a great asset to the Infrastructure Committee.
Robert A. Howard is the owner and operator of "Howard Construction" of Ponca City, active in the remodeling of rental homes in the Kay County area since 1966. Robert feels that it is important to encourage other interested small businesses to get involved in the Chamber, because together we can each make a difference and create a stronger grass-roots organization for improving Ponca City and the surrounding areas.
Robert has always been very active in the community, participating as an executive board member of the following organizations: United Way, Domestic Violence, Humane Society, Ponca City Airport Advisory and the Emergency Resource Agency. He is a member of American Legion, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Domestic Violence, Humane Society, Chamber of Commerce, and Ponca City Tomorrow.
He has served as an officer of the Oklahoma Selective Service Appeals Board. In 1996, he graduated from the Ponca City Police Academy. He was an officer of the Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee in 1993 and sat on the Ponca City Planning Commission in 1991. He has served as chairperson of St. Mary's Parish Council, held leadership positions in the Knights of Columbus, was chairperson of the Ponca City and Kay County Democrats, president of OCAW-5-857, vice president of Oklahoma AFL-CIO, officer of both the American Legion and VFW, and was a Pioneer Vocational Business Advisory Board member.
Under his leadership the infrastructure committee has made many progressive steps forward, they include:
* Improving the overall relationships between business desires and infrastructure needs
* Continuously monitoring and improving current and future progress for Highway 177 South
* Continuously working to support both commercial and public transportation needs, while promoting the quality of life in Ponca City
* Improving Fifth, Waverly, and Union Streets
* Improving Ponca City Airport Infrastructure
* Improving awareness to our infrastructure needs with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Legislature, and Kay County Commissioners.
* Organized a successful trip each year of local community leaders to visit the state capital for discussing current needs in our community. This trip has received overwhelming support.
* Improving dialogue about concerns facing our community and promoting effective interaction among everyone concerned with these improvements
* Currently working on project information about infrastructure needs by focusing on reports involving: Highway 177 South, Scenic Highway 464, Kaw Lake, Ponca City Electrical Distribution System, Economic Development Foundation, Waverly Street improvements, Osage County bridges, Blackwell Rail Service, Highway 71 North, Ponca City water distribution system and the Ponca City Fire Protection.
The Chamber just wanted to say "Thanks?" for all that your hard work.
Ribbon Cutting
The Emporium will be having a ribbon cutting on Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m., at 303 East Grand in honor of their new expansion. Please come and support Verona and Glen in their latest endeavor.
Ground Breaking
Throop Lawn and Garden Equipment will have their ground breaking on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The site for their new business will be next to the Throop Propane building 1.5 miles south of Highway 60 on Highway 177 South. All are invited to attend and support Tom and Leslie.

DEATHS

Charles Edward Whittenberg

DEER CREEK - Charles Edward Whittenberg, longtime Deer Creek resident, died Thursday morning, Oct. 24, 1996, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 64.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Tuney Ropp officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery.
Charles Edward Whittenberg was born April 1, 1932, in Keystone, the son of James Benjamine and Elsie (Garrison) Whittenberg. He grew up and attended schools in Keystone, graduating from high school in 1949. He moved of Blackwell where he was employed as a furnace man at Acme Foundry Co.
On Aug. 6, 1951, he was married to Dorothy Jean Marquardt in Pawnee and the couple made their first home in Blackwell. A short time later they moved to Deer Creek, where they continued to make their home. After the foundry closed in 1973, Whittenberg became self employed as a full time carpenter and painter. He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Charron of Blackwell, Sherry Whittenberg of Tulsa, Scheryl Sanders of Marland and Karen Hopkins of Ketchum; three sisters, Bella Jane Hawes of Sand Springs, Erma Jean Vreeland of Cleveland and Mary Cassey of Mannford; four brothers, Ralph of Tulsa, Raymond of Sand Springs, Nolan of Sapulpa, and Harvey of Terrelton; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on March 30, 1993; his parents and one brother, Roy.

Pearl B. Farnham

FAIRFAX - Pearl B. Farnham, Fairfax resident, died early this morning Oct. 25, 1996, at Fairfax Hospital. She was 87.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home Chapel, in Fairfax with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Burial will be in the Algoma Cemetery in Marshall, Texas.
Pearl B. (Wallace) Farnham was born April 20, 1909, at Glenwood, Texas, the daughter of John Thomas and Mary (Leatherman) Wallace. She attended schools in Glenwood.
On Sept. 18, 1925, she was married to Perry Richardson in Gilmer, Texas, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1936. She later married Charles A. Farnham Sr. on April 20, 1940, in Marshall, Texas. Mrs. Farnham was a homemaker and a member of the Port Caddo Baptist Church in Marshall.
Survivors include one son, Algie P. Richardson of Shreveport, La.; three daughters, Shirley A. Wooten of Fairfax, Marilyn Russell of Blanchard and Juanita Russell of Valdosta, Ga.; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Cowan and Betty Oney, both of Marshall, Texas, and Lois Smith of Longview, Texas; two-stepsons, Charles A. Farnham Jr. of Waskom, Texas, and Thomas Farnham of Lufkin, Texas; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her first husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Charles A. Farnham Sr. on July 31, 1981; one daughter, Ida Pearl Richardson; one stepdaughter, Mildred Fuller; three sisters; and one grandson.

Obituaries

Mildred I. Corzine Storm
Mildred I. (Corzine) Storm, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996, in Columbia, S.C., while visiting her daughter and family.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 27, 1996, at the Ponca City First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Denny Hook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Shives Funeral Home, Columbia, S.C.
Mildred I. Corzine Storm was born in Mattoon, Ill., the daughter of John Ray and Inez (Ames) Corzine. She grew up and attended schools in the Mattoon area.
She was married to Rex Lynn Storm on Sept. 2, 1938, and to this union two daughters were born. The couple moved to Salem, Ill, where they resided for six years, then moved to Henderson, Ky. They later moved back to Salem, Ill., and lived there two years. In 1959, Mr. Storm created his own company in Robinson, Ill, and Mildred opened a Montgomery Ward Catalog Store, which she operated from 1967 until the early 1980s.
Mildred always referred to herself as a "professional volunteer." While her daughters were young, she was involved in PTA, Girl Scouts, Sunday School and other organizations. After they grew up, she was involved in several groups at the Methodist Church, including the United Methodist Women, Asbury Circle, Methodist Travel Group and also taught the Friendship Sunday School class.
She was also active in other organizations including the Federated Women's Club, Daughters of American Revolution, Genealogy Society, Republican Women's Club, Federated Music Club, Community Concert Association and the Preservation of Historic Landmarks Association.
After the death of her husband in 1988, Mildred made her home in Ponca City to be near her family and became involved with groups in the community. She was a member of Ponca City First United Methodist Church and transferred some of her club memberships from Illinois. She joined and became active in the Red Rose Club, Garden Council, Ponca City Community Concert, South Side Alliance, Nursing Home Bible Class, Kay County Republicans and as a Marland Mansion guide.
Mildred loved people and being with them, and is remembered by her family as a loving mother and grandmother. Her hobbies included reading and club work.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and R.R. Dowdy and their two sons, Roger and Rodney of Columbia, S.C.; a daughter and son-in-law Lynn and Donald Hatton and their two sons Robert, and William and his wife Colleen, all of Ponca City; one great-granddaughter Brittney Hatton of Ponca City; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Storm's name to a charity of choice.
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Services Pending

Vera Inez Grubbs
Vera Inez Grubbs, mother of the late Mable Prather of Ponca City, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996, at the Ponca Nursing Home. She was 87. Services are planned in Tallahassee, Fla. and will be announced later by Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.

Laverna Ruth Nelson
Laverna Ruth Nelson, longtime Newkirk resident, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1996, at Ranchwood Nursing Center in Yukon. She was 75. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.

NEWS BRIEFS

Halloween Bingo - Come join the fun at Halloween Bingo fun at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 401 South Lincoln, Monday at 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Call 765-5826 for more information.

Halloween Sacks - The Ponca City Utility Authority billing office is handing out Halloween sacks for children to use while trick-or-treating this year. Children can pick up a "trick-or-treat" sack now or before the Children's Costume Halloween Parade downtown, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Vandalism - Ponca City police officers responded to calls of vandalism to vehicles in the 200 block of North Peachtree Street at 7:16 a.m. Thursday, 1500 block of Richway Drive at 7:23 a.m. and 100 block of Lansbrook Road at 7:26 a.m. Reports of broken windows were taken.

Vandalism - An employee at Rainbow International, 601 West Grand Avenue, notified the Ponca City Police Department at 8:17 a.m. Thursday of vandalism to the business. An officer took a report.

Found - A resident in the 1900 block of North Fifth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 9:25 a.m. Thursday to report an abandoned bike.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a motor home that hit a vehicle at Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue at 11:51 a.m. Thursday. A report was taken.

Collision - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a three-vehicle accident at North Third Street and East Hartford Avenue at 12:29 p.m. Thursday. An officer took a report.

Accident - The Ponca City Police Department advised the Oklahoma Highway Patrol of an accident at McCord Road and U.S. 60 at 2:51 p.m. Thursday.

Found - A Ponca City police officer was advised of an abandoned bike in the 900 block of North Birch Street at 3:31 p.m. Thursday.

Arrested - A 38-year-old woman was arrested at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:42 p.m. Thursday after she the judge sentenced her to serve time.

Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 4:27 p.m. Thursday. Minor injuries were reported.

Subject Held - A 24-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at 4:29 p.m. Thursday at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for petit larceny and false information to an officer. Two small children were brought to the police department and released to the custody of their grandmother.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue at 4:36 p.m. Thursday.

In Custody - A 21-year-old man was taken into custody in the 800 block of South Eleventh Street at 5:15 p.m. Thursday on a Kay County warrant for assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit assault and battery. A 23-year-old man was also arrested on city warrants for failure to pay and failure to appear.

Stolen - A resident in the 1900 block of North Seventh Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 6 p.m. Thursday of a stolen bike.

Grass Fire - Ponca City Fire Department extinguished an unauthorized brush fire in the 200 block of South Birch Street, according to the fire report. No damage was reported.

Theft - Three boys reportedly took three cases of beer from the Midwest Easy Stop, 1100 North Union Street, at 9:58 p.m. Thursday. A Ponca City police officer took a report.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a man in the 600 block of McFadden Drive at 11:23 p.m. Thursday on 21 warrants for failure to pay.

Subjects Held - Five boys were arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street at 4:33 a.m. Friday for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. A 14-year-old, two 15 year-olds and two 17-year-olds were taken to the police station. The Waterloo Iowa Police Department issued a report of several runaways at 12:06 a.m.. The PCPD is currently working with the Waterloo Police Department. The subjects will be held pending their transportation back to Iowa.

Family Splash - Kids, bring your parents to Community Pool Fridays at 6 p.m. for a splashing good time! Cost is $3 per family or free to YMCA members. For details, contact the YMCA, 765-5417.

Bake Sale - A Bake and Craft Sale, sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at United Supermarket.

Senior Citizens Set Halloween Dance - The Senior Citizens Monday Night Dance group will hold a Halloween Dance this Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Please bring finger foods. The regular dance is held every Monday night at the American Legion Ball Room from 7 to 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and dance to the music of the Hayriders Band.

Halloween Bingo - Come join the fun at Halloween Bingo fun at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 401 South Lincoln, Monday at 6 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Call 765-5826 for more information.

RELIGION

Promise Keepers Breaking Down the Walls

Promise Keepers, the Christ-centered ministry dedicated to uniting men through vital relationships to become godly influences in their world, will have its final event for the year in Dallas. A number of Ponca City men will be attending.
KLVV 88.7 FM will be broadcasting the event today between 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturday between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. At that time you can hear E.K. Bailey, Tom Claus, E.V. Hill, Bill McCartney, Haddon Robinson, Gary Rosberg, and Glenn Wagner. They will be addressing this year's theme, "Break Down the Walls." Randy Phillips, President of Promise Keepers, shares his ideas about breaking down walls: "A man isolated is a man eventually defeated. Isolate him from God, and he has no hope, no life, no identity or security. Isolate a man from his wife or children, and his heart is ripped away from his first place of ministry. Isolate a man from his brothers in Christ, and he becomes suspicious, uncertain, insecure and vulnerable. The bottom line is that isolation is the breeding ground for walls - walls of separation. Isolation may be a set up for defeat, but true biblical unity, in the spirit of what Jesus prayed and envisioned here (Ephesians 2:14, John 17:20-21), is a set up for victory! Together, may the walls come down in 1996 so that others may see Jesus!"
Promise Keepers began in March 1990 when Colorado University head football coach Bill McCartney and his friend Dave Wardell got the idea to fill Colorado University's Folsom Field with 50,000 men gathered to honor Jesus Christ and learn more about becoming men of integrity. This goal was realized in 1993. In 1994 as the vision was expanded, and over 280,000 men's hearts were touched in stadiums throughout the nation in seven different cities. More than 720,000 men gathered last year in 13 stadium events, and this year 22 events are scheduled to "break down the walls."
More significant than these numbers are the stories of changed lives. Stories of men who have turned their hearts toward their wives and children. Stories of men who reconciled broken promises. Multitudes caught a vision for discipleship, godliness, and reconciliation. Clearly, something happens to ignite these changes when men gather in the name of Jesus Christ!

Glad Tidings To Host Chaplain

He goes to church so he can get into prison. That's Chaplain W.W. Hays of Roland, Okla., who will be guest speaker at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, located on U.S. 60 at 10:30 Sunday morning.
Chaplain Hays is coordinator of prison and jail ministries for the Oklahoma district Council of the Assemblies of God. Before accepting his present appointment, he was 'Field Representative" for the National Division of Home Missions in Springfield, Mo. His ministry has spanned 37 years during which time he has ministered in over 100 prisons and jails in the United States, including Hawaii. He has had an extensive ministry in Mexico an the Fiji Islands
The ministry has distributed thousands of Bibles in both English and Spanish along with as many Bible Study Course, and on occasions, a home and job.
W.W. Hays was converted from a life of alcoholism and drug addiction in early 1959. His testimony of miraculous deliverance has been translated into several languages and distributed on five Continents. He is the recipient of several awards for his years of service to Corrections and the efforts of rehabilitating alcoholics and drug addicts.
Chaplain Hays believes the Church should reach out to those who have violated the laws of the land and the rights of its citizens. He feels that just as their victims, they have hurts and scars that only a forgiving Christ can heal. People of all faiths are invited to hear Chaplain Hays, according to the Rev. Thomas Estes, pastor.

Disciples of Christ Going to Regional Assembly This Weekend

Members of Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) here will gather to East Side Christian Church in Tulsa this weekend for their Regional Assembly - worship, study and fellowship.
The opening worship will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a sermon by the Rev. Alvin Jackson, pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn. The Saturday evening worship will feature a youth presentation of a musical "Salt and Light". Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. will feature a sermon by the Rev. Thomas R. Jewell, Regional Pastor. Also on Sunday morning the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor of Community Christian here will be installed as Third Vice Moderator of the region. Sharon Majors will be recognized as a regional delegates to the next General Assembly.

St. John Baptists Schedule Homecoming Service

St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh, will hold its 103rd Homecoming Services on Sunday, Oct. 27, using the theme "Facing the Changing World With An Unchanging God", Psalms 28:8. The Rev. Toby Blackstar, St. John's Associate Minister, will bring the 10:45 a.m. message.
Pastor V.O. Dangerfield of Greater Galilee Baptist Church of Oklahoma City will be the speaker for the 3 p.m. service. Special music will be furnished by the Greater Galilee Choir.

Good Shepherd Lutherans Plan Octoberfest

On Saturday, Good Shepherd Lutherans' Fellowship Committee is organizing and is committed to having the Best Octoberfest Ever, it was announced this week. The Octoberfest features "'Great German Food," "Live Music," and "Games" for kids and adults. A free will offering will be taken to cover food and drink expenses.
The Octoberfest will be held at the home of Bud and Judy Nottingham from 4:30 until 9 p.m. The church proudly extends an invitation to friends, neighbors and family to join in this year's Octoberfest Event. The Nottinghams live between 20 and 30 minutes outside of Ponca City in Osage County - go East on U.S. 60 to the 9-mile Road, and go south on 9-Mile Road following the Orange Ribbons until reaching the Nottingham home. If you would like clearer directions, have questions about the event, or need a ride, please call 762-4193.

Sunday is Laity Sunday at First UMC

October 13 is Laity Sunday at First United Methodist. Once a year the pastors get a day off and the church laity has an opportunity to lead each other in a worship experience.
Virginia Bracken will share the message "I Decided To Be Counted", focusing on the grace of God and what it means to church folks as Christians.
The service will be filled with special music, it was announced, and is expected to be exciting and meaningful.

Don Wharton in Concert at Trinity Lutheran in Blackwell

Don Wharton, Christian singer/songwriters who has performed over 1,700 concerts since 1979, will be in concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, First and Vinnedge in Blackwell on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
A resident of Nashville, Tenn. with his wife, Leslie and their five children, Don will continue a full concert schedule through December, 1996 when he plans to come off the road to devote more time to his songwriting career.
Ponca Citians are invited to join the folks in Blackwell for his "farewell" concert.

New Mt. Olive Baptists Announce Schedule

The public is invited to attend Friday night services this Friday at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Newkirk, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., chicken and ham dinners will be served (we deliver) with corn on the cob, green beans and mashed potatoes.
It was announced that the Heavenbound Travelers of Kansas City will not be in Newkirk as scheduled. This service has been canceled.

Community Christian to Hear Visiting Preacher Sunday

The Rev. Dorothy Coy Light, wife of the Rev. Ed Coy Light, pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ponca City, will bring the Sunday morning message to the congregation at Community Christian this Sunday morning. The Rev. Coy Light is an ordained Disciple minister, and is a creative and gifted teacher and preacher, Pastor Wayne Majors said in announcing plans for the Sunday service at Community Christian.

First Nazarenes to Host University Chorale Sunday

The Southern Nazarene University Chorale will be at the First Church of the Nazarene this Sunday morning, it was announced by the pastor, the Rev. Steve Bierly. Under the direction of Neil Woodruff, the Chorale will be giving a concert of sacred music. The time of the service is 10:45 a.m.
The church is located at 1900 West Grand. Pastor Bierly extends an invitation to the public to share this service. For further information call the church office at 765-6060. A nursery will be provided.

Asbury UMC Plans Chicken Noodle Dinner

Asbury United Methodist Church, 700 West Liberty, will be serving a chicken noodle dinner at the church on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to come by and have supper. Cost will be $3.50 for adults and $2 for children.

Eastern Heights Plans Hoe-Down

Ponca City area children and their families are invited to participate in the eighth annual Eastern Heights Christian Church "Hotdog Hoe-Down" on the evening of Oct. 31.
The event, from 5:45 until 8 p.m., will begin with a bonfire and weiner roast on the lower church grounds, in a safe fire circle with seating on hay bales. After supper, the fun will go indoors where children will participate in games, contests, and booth centered fishing, golf, ring toss, dart board, bean bag throw, a basketball shootout and others, all with candy as prizes so children will go home with their trick or treat bags full. There is no charge for any of the festivities.
Costumes are encouraged, but frightening costumes are discouraged, since very young children are involved.
Eastern Heights is located three miles east of Pioneer Woman on the south side of Lake Road. The parking lot and lower churchyard are down the hill, back of the church.

Celebration Set

You are invited to Grace Tabernacle of Praise.
The congregation will be celebrating the third anniversary of the church on Oct. 27 and invites Ponca Citians to attend the celebration!
Come celebrate this joyous time with us, Pastor Tim Burnsworth invites. The Children's department will minister in song, the teens will perform the human video "This Blood", and Pastor Burns-worth begins a series of messages on "Home Improvement." The service begins at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner.
"You don't want to miss this event", Pastor Burnsworth said. The family of Grace Tabernacle of Praise is extending the invitation.

EDUCATION

Teacher Honored

GAIL DEWEESE, a teacher at Kaw City Schools, has been given a grant by the Oklahoma Space Grant Association. This grant will send DeWeese on a trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX to go behind the scenes of the Space Station, Shuttle IG Trainer, Weightless Environment Training Facility, Mission Control, The Robotics Lab and Ellington Field. Applicants were evaluated on their completeness, creativity and originality. DeWeese will be leaving on her trip Nov. 2. (News Photo by Kristi Grabeal)

Webb Receives Scholarship

Ponca City resident Janet Webb has been awarded a $1000 scholarship to continue her education at Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater. Ms. Webb, who is a radiologic technology student, won the Francis Tuttle scholarship which is provided by the Oklahoma Vocational-Technical Foundation.

Students Assigned to Teach

Susan Boyd Butts, Lori D. Long, Robert W. Tisdale and C. Chawnte Sober, all education majors at Oklahoma State University, have been assigned to do their student teaching assignments this semester. Butts will be assigned to Morrison Elementary School in Morrison, Long has been assigned to Ponca City High School, Tisdale was assigned to Blackwell High School and Startz has been assigned to Lincoln Elementary Schools. All four students were graduates of Ponca City High School.

Students Selected for OSU Panel

Heather Lea Hohensee and Amy Lee Callaway, both 1996 graduates of Ponca City High School, have been selected to serve on the Freshman Representative Council at Oklahoma State University this academic year. This council is the freshman branch of the OSU Student Government Association. More than 220 freshmen applied, and only 50 were selected through an application and interview process. Hohensee is the daughter of Lynn and Marie Hohensee, and she plans to major in science. Callaway is the daughter of Lee Callaway and Jensi Gann, both of Ponca City, and she plans to major in biological sciences with a pre-med option.

Stevenson Receives Scholarship

Heather Stevenson, Sophomore Pre-Secondary Education Major, is the recipient of the Nell Hoyle Scholarship at Carl Albert State College. She is the daughter of Larry and Belinda Stevenson of Ponca City. The Nell Hoyle Scholarship is an annual cash scholarship funded through the CASC Development Foundation.

School Meeting Dates Set

Ponca City Public Schools would like to announce the following parent/teacher conference dates. Please note that most of the schools have scheduled evening times to accommodate working parents. Parents who are unable to attend one of these scheduled dates, may contact their school office to make other arrangements.
Kindergarten Center- Oct. 28 from 4-7:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8 a.m.-12:00
Garfield Elementary- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 7-11:00 a.m.
Liberty Elementary- Oct. 29 from 3:30-700 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8-11:30 a.m.
Lincoln Elementary- Oct. 28 from 4-7:30 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00
Roosevelt Elementary- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00
Trout Elementary- Oct. 29 from 4-7:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Union Elementary- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8-11:00 a.m.
Washington Elementary- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00
Woodlands Elementary- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 11:00 a.m.
Middle School- Oct. 29 from 5-8:00 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 7:30 a.m.-12:00
Mid-High- Nov. 1 from 11:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Senior High- Nov. 1 from 8-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-4:00 p.m.

P.C.Teacher Wins Award

Ginger Henley, sixth grade teacher at Woodlands Elementary School in Ponca City, has been named the winner of the 1996 Barbara Spriestersbach Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award is presented annually be the Oklahoma Association of School Library Media Specialists, a division of the Oklahoma Library Association. It honors an individual or team of classroom teachers who practice cooperative planning and teaching with resource-based learning. Ms. Henley received the award, which consisted of an engraved plaque and a cash award, during the opening session of EncycloMedia on Sept. 26, in Oklahoma City.
Henley was nominated by Betty Pronneke, the library media specialist at Woodlands Elementary who says Ms. Henley's focus is not only for success for each child she teaches, but also "To get each one to realize that in order to be successful, he or she must perform arduously each day." Ginger says, "Using integrated studies with my students has helped in student understanding and retention of material. Many resources and resource personnel are necessary to reach the various learning styles of students."

McCord Sets Benefit

McCord School Parents and Teachers (PTM) are sponsoring a holiday pie sale as a fundraiser for a two-way radio for the McCord school bus. McCord students and the PTM will be selling 10" frozen pies, packages of burritos, mini tacos, egg rolls, and French Braids from Oct. 25 to Nov. 8. Delivery will be at the school cafeteria on Nov. 20. All McCord Students are selling the pies. For more information about the fundraiser or to order items, please call the school at 765-8806 or Barbara Miller at 765-6276.

No School

Ponca City Schools will not have classes on Nov. 1 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Classes will resume again on Nov. 4.

New Nine Weeks

The end of the first nine weeks was Oct. 16 for Ponca City Schools. The second nine weeks is now under way.

Garfield's Fall Funfest

The 2nd Annual Fall Funfest Carnival and Auction for Garfield Schools will be held Nov. 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The festivities will be held in the Buy For Less parking lot and is sponsored by the Garfield Elementary Parent Teacher Association. Some of the activities planned for the day include Funcycles, Ringtoss, Facepainting, Treasure Hunts, Lollipop Pull and Craft Activities. Concession will also be provided ranging from pizza to sausages. Drawings will be held at 2:55 for $20 Conoco gas certificates, a 1988 Hyundai Excel, a personal computer and a gift certificate from Miller Market for $100. Items are also needed for the auction, which will be held at 3 p.m. For more information about donating items call 762-6060 or 762-1336. Everyone is invited to enjoy the excitement. All donations that can be made to the auction will be appreciated by the staff. You must be present to win the prizes at 2:55.

FAMILY LIVING

Class of 1946

THE CLASS OF 1946 celebrated its 50-year reunion beginning with a mixer Sept. 13 at the American Legion. The next day included a tour of the Poncan Theater, with Laureda Landis Daniels as hostess. A tour of the Marland Mansion followed, hosted by Pat Hodges Wallace and Velma Hill Tapp. The class held a memorial service at the high school, with the Rev. Gilbert Lincoln leading. Balloons were released as the names of the 41 deceased class members were read. Assisting at the service were Sally Sale Hays, Frost Nix, Raymond Taylor, Jim Reddell and George Bewley. A dinner dance was held at the Country Club Saturday evening and, on Sunday, members gathered for brunch at the Club. Class members decided to hold another reunion in three years. Local class members planned to meet at Western Sizzlin' Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. Class members attending the reunion included, (front, left to right), John Wolfe, Jack Taylor, Carroll Taylor, Jack Gentry and Charles Austin; (second row), Dorothy Gilliam Overby, Laureda Landis Daniels, Norma Dodson Albers, Phyllis Mann Wiles, Pat Hodges Wallace, Shirley Timpy Powell, Sarah Cathryn Stubblefield Jobe, Polly McCarty Dawes, Phyllis Rollier Holloway, Maxine Viersen Thomas, Alean Slater Raper, Sarah Singleton Whitlow, Nina Buck Vogt, Marcene Mead Young, Charlotte McClevinus Danker, (third row), Betty Richardson Bible, Benny Jo Martin Sailor, Billie Stratton Elliott, Ruby Angus Smith, Virginia Lee Denison, Betty Tapp Elliott, Letty Tapp Bell, Velma Hill Tapp, Betti McMahon Lisle, Dorothy Finney Baker, Nancy Wood Dixon, Phil Zuvanich, Eleanor Erickson Brewster, Sally Sale Hays, Pat Davis Norton, Pat Carver Schotland; (fourth row), Al Taylor, Donna Riesen Secrest, Bill Stingley, Bob Casey, Gordon Hart, Jack Gilbert, George Bewley, Jim Paris, Lorene Stolhand Jury, Betty Sue Cook Dorris, June Oxford Brattain, Gilbert Lincoln, Betty Madderra Halligan, Peggy Parker Neal, Darlene Widner Henry, Gerald Lewis; (fifth row), Larry Williams, Frank Wolfe, Joe Bellinghausen, Charles L. Cobb, Jim Reddell, Bill Ellifrit, Bud Secrest, Charles Hassenfratz, Forrest Harrisberger, Gilbert A. Mackey, Bettie McDaniel; (sixth row), Ray Taylor, Mike Roland, Bob Creech, Lewis Johnson, Bill Hawthorn, Frost Nix, David Lane, John Sifferd, Myron K. Elliott, and Max Basore.

Book Club Hears Review Of 'Hummingbird Gardens'

Tuesday Review Book Club met Oct. 22 in the home of Loretta Leathers. Frances Waldron presented a review of "Hummingbird Gardens," written by Nancy L. Newfield and Barbara Nielsen.
Ms. Newfield autographed the book for Ms. Waldron when she and her daughter, Cheryl, attended the "Hummer Bird Celebration" in September in Rockport/-Fulton, Texas. The eighth annual event was sponsored by the area Tourism Development Council of the Chamber of Commerce, with the help of area birders and birding organizations
"Of all the beauty a gardener can cultivate, nothing equals that of the hummingbird," Ms. Waldron said. According to the authors, millions of North Americans attempt to attract these birds to their yards with commercial feeders but a carefully planned combination of flowering plants, shrubs and trees are more attractive to "humbers."
Ms. Waldron said the book provides how-to information on feeders, plant combinations and garden design. "By dividing the continent into six regions, the authors give tips tailored for gardeners and bird lovers in all parts of the U.S. and Canada," she said.
The book reports that though South America is home to the greatest number of hummingbird species, they are widely distributed throughout the Americas, with 26 species reported in the U.S. and Canada. "Many of these birds fly to the Rockport area and eat to gain strength to fly on to Mexico for the winter, hence the interest in that area," Ms. Waldron said.

Area Students Are Invited To Join Mozart Music Club

All students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, who are studying music, are invited to join Mozart Music Club. The first meeting will be Oct. 27 at the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. This will be a costume party.
Students may wear a costume to match the piece of music which they will perform. Those students whose last names begin with A-L will meet from 2-3 p.m. Students whose last names begin with M-Z, as well as older students, may come from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. All members will have refreshments from 2:45 to 3 p.m.
There are three additional meetings during the school year. The second meeting will be Dec. 8 and will be a celebration of Christmas music. The third meeting will be Feb. 23 and will be the Junior Music Festival showcase. At this meeting, students will perform one of their Festival selections.
On March 1, students are invited to participate in the Junior Music Festival, which will be in Ponca City for the third year. Previously, the Festival had been held in Stillwater. Students must belong to a Junior Music Club in order to participate in this festival.
The final meeting will be April 13 and will highlight various types of ensembles, as well as solos.
Families are always welcome at Mozart Club meetings, which are an opportunity to see and hear many students perform.
Those who are unable to attend the first meeting, may obtain registration forms from music teachers. The forms should be sent, along with a check for $2, made out to Mozart Music Club, to : Suzi Lenhart, 7 Hillcrest, Ponca City, OK 74604.
For further information, interested persons may contact Ms. Lenhart at 762-9895. Deadline for registration is Nov. 15.

Rowland Is Guest Speaker For Professionals Today

Pixie Rowland, of the Oklahoma Blood Institute, Ponca City Center, was guest speaker for the Oct. 17 meeting of Professionals Today. The meeting was at the Crown and Rose English Pub. Rowland was introduced by member Loretta Leathers.
Going along with the Halloween theme, Rowland came dressed in a vampire costume, complete with black cape and fangs.
The Oklahoma Blood Institute was created by the Oklahoma County Medical Society in 1977 to provide blood products and services to support medical advancement in Oklahoma. A regional, not-for-profit blood center, the Institute provides services to patients in 57 hospitals in 32 counties throughout Oklahoma, including all Oklahoma City hospitals.
Rowland said they supplied all of the blood for the Oklahoma City bombing victims.
Phyllis Worley, Professionals Today president, called on Ann Bandy for "Moments" in the absence of Bobbie Smith. Bandy gave a reading on "good" and "bad" excuses. During Roses and Raspberries, Roses were given to Suzanne Zanardi and Gael Hancock.
Members brought paper goods for Golden Villa, which were to be delivered by Debbie Whitener and Wanda Vick.
Kate Kelly distributed schedules for workers for Oct. 26 at the Standing Bear Native American Memorial. Professionals Today will be serving coffee and doughnuts in the morning and homemade desserts beginning at noon. Each member is responsible for bringing three desserts. Members may bring them to Carole Ann Blackwill at Victoria's Gardens on Friday. The desserts are to be precut.
Guests at the meeting were Barbara Brown, Casey Whitener, and Kayla Smith.

Couple Are Wed in Kansas

WeeKirk Chapel in Cedar Vale, Kan., was the setting for the Oct. 15 wedding of Deanna "Sunshine" Jordan Raulston and Larry Don "Sky" Malaske. The Rev. Charles S. Evans officiated at the double ring vows in a 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Herman Jordan of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Malaske of Pawhuska.
The bride wore a white satin western blouse and black jeans. She carried a single yellow rose accented with baby's breath. The bridegroom was attired in a brown suit coat and blue jeans.
The couple will reside in Ponca City. The bridegroom is employed with Jimmy Jones Painting Company, and the bride is retired from Conoco.

SPORTS

Tonight's High School Football

Ponca City Hosts Sapulpa
Where: Sullins Stadium.
When: Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Rankings: Neither team is ranked.
Records: Ponca City 4-3, 1-3; Sapulpa is 4-3, 1-3.
Last Year: Sapulpa won, 20-16.
Injuries: None new for Wildcats.
Importance: Winner stays alive in hunt for playoff berth. Loser all but eliminated from the postseason.
Radio: WBBZ (1230 AM), Ponca City.
Weather: Windy, with lows expected in lower 60s.
Outlook: Sapulpa and Ponca City sport identical records and both have lost to district powers Washington and Stillwater. Teams seem to be evenly matched but the Oklahoman doesn't think so. That paper predicts Sapulpa will win 27-10.

Up-Down Wildcats Need an Up Week

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
The defense is playing well, the offense is improving and a couple of injured or ailing players return to the Wildcat lineup as they play Sapulpa in their final home game of the regular season tonight, starting at 7:30.
If they needed more motivation other than they must win to stay in the chase for a playoff spot, this will be Senior Night as the 20 senior players and managers will be honored prior to kickoff.
But head coach Rick Sodowsky is still worried.
"We had the worst practice of the year Tuesday," he said. "Then we had one of the best practices we've had in a couple of years on Wednesday.
That up and down performance has translated to play on the field as the Cats have been the victim of their own mistakes in the past few weeks.
Three weeks ago the Cats had two pass interceptions and lost a fumble in a loss to Enid. Two weeks ago they overcame two turnovers, a blocked field goal and a blocked extra point to edge Bartlesville in four overtimes.
Last week the Cats gave up a season-high five turnovers that ruined a chance to upset No. 5 ranked Tulsa Washington.
"Each week we look too cut down on our mistakes and we haven't done that yet," Sodowsky fretted.
Sophomore quarterback Eric Michael has been showing steady improvement, but is still making sophomore mistakes, according to offensive coordinator Terry Henderson.
"He is going to be really good next year," Henderson said of Michael, "and I'm not sure I would have said that three weeks ago. But right now...."
Sodowsky is also unhappy about the work ethic of some of his players as the Wildcats head toward the end of the season needing three straight wins to have a chance at the playoffs.
But there are some bright spots.
Tailback/safety Dennis Shields is scheduled to return after being out for two weeks with an ankle injury. Two-way lineman Jason Fowler is back after a bout with the flu last week. Tight end/defensive end Ryan Treadway has apparently shaken off an ankle sprain suffered against Washington.
There are other linemen, like Nick Steichen and Ryan Chapman, who are improving in their slots.
All this must come together by tonight if the Cats are to beat Sapulpa.
Ponca City lost to Sapulpa 20-16 last year when the Chieftains controlled the ball for much of the game, scoring the winning touchdown with just seconds left.
This will be a much different Sapulpa team, according to Sodowsky.
"This is a big play team," Sodowsky said of the Chieftains. "They have a couple of runners who can break it and they like to throw long."
To combat the Chieftains' strong running game, the Cats will once again load up on the line of scrimmage, leaving the talented Ponca City cornerbacks to take on the Sapulpa receivers one-on-one.
"But we are going to keep it very simple on both offense and defense this week," Sodowsky said.
Simple means fewer mistakes, he hopes.

Sapulpa Relying On Offense Against PC

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
SAPULPA - Once rated as a top 10 team in Class 6A, Sapulpa has fallen on rough times lately and will be looking to turn its season around tonight when it plays at Ponca City.
Starting with a 23-14 win over Broken Arrow in the season opener, Sapulpa sailed through the non-district schedule, outscoring three opponents 110-28.
Then the Chieftains slammed into District 6A-4 competition, losing to Tulsa Washington 20-9 and Sand Springs 24-21 before routing outmanned Shawnee 44-0.
Then last week Sapulpa was stomped on by Stillwater 48-28.
That left the Chieftains 4-3 overall, 1-3 in the district.
The exact same record as the Wildcats.

"We both have to win out," Sapulpa coach Ron Marval said of tonight's opponents. "If either team has any hopes of getting into the playoffs, it has to win now.
"And we're not playing well right now."
The Chieftains haven't had any trouble scoring points. But they have had problems stopping good teams.
"And Ponca City looks awfully good to me," Marval says.
Marvel says he prefers not having his players go both ways. In that light, he has put most of his standout players on offense.
The results have been impressive.
Marvel says he expects his balanced offense will throw for 1,000 yards and two of the Chieftains running backs will probably wind up as 1,000 yard rushers.
Quarterback J.R. Romine is a true triple threat player. He has completed 37 of 96 passes for 750 yards and four touchdowns. He is averaging 10.4 yards a carry as a rusher, gaining 622 yards and scoring three more touchdowns.
Romine is also the Sapulpa kicker and has hit six field goals, the longest from 35 yards.
Joining Romine in the future 1,000-yard club is tailback Jason Broom, a Division I college prospect, who has rushed for 780 yards. The 5-9, 205-pound running back has scored 10 touchdowns.
A third threat in the backfield is 5-10, 200-pound fullback Scooter Hamilton, who has four touchdowns to his credit.
The leading receiver for the Chieftains is 6-1, 190 senior Korey Williams, who has 15 catches for 325 yards and one TD.
The offensive line averages 245 pounds per man. The Chieftains can tilt the field if they put tackles John Moody (6-2, 305) and Travis Bolden (6-6, 335) on the field at the same time.
Conversely, the Chieftains average just 180 pounds across the front five.
Marval elected to go with a defense that is small and quick, "or at least I thought we were."
The Chieftains will use several offensive sets and Marvel said his team prefers to run the ball, "but I'm not sure we can run against Ponca City."
Last year the Chieftains used a ball-control offense to keep the quicker-scoring Wildcats off the field. Sapulpa drove nearly the length of the field in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter to scoring the winning touchdown.

Area Football

Blackwell hosts Glenpool, 7:30
Pawnee hosts Nowata, 7:30
Newkirk at Woodland, 7:30
Tonkawa at Drumright, 7:30
Woodland hosts Newkirk, 7:30
Shidler hosts Bluejacket, 7:30
DCLA at Pond Creek, 7:30
Billings hosts Kremlin, 7:30
Morrison at South Coffeyville, 7:30

Toy Bowl Action Set for Saturday

The Ambucs and YMCA will host the 39th annual Toy Bowl on Saturday at Sullins Stadium.
Game times begin at 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. The early game will feature the Blue Eagles, coached by Ron Gales, vs. the Washington school team, coached by Charles Kassen. In the second game, the Stealth Bombers and coach Bob Duckwall will take on the White Eagles, also coached by Gales. The nightcap will feature the PC Chiefs, coached by Mark Macy, against the PC Jaguars with coach Gary Jackson.
The Toy Bowl has a long standing tradition in Ponca City as being the final game for sixth graders in the YMCA Flag Football Program. Annually sponsored by the Ponca City Noon AMBUCs, the Toy Bowl is an event designed to bring an athletic event and a charitible cause together as a community service project. Admission to enter the Toy Bowl is one new toy.
The Toys are gathered by the Ambucs and the Salvation Army and distributed to those in need at Christmas.
"This is one of the most mission oriented things we do." said YMCA Program Director Bill Kenney. "To have these three groups, who provide very important and much needed services for this community, working together is absolutely super. We have a vision to make this much more than just a football game. This has the potential of being a top notch event designed to promote volunteering, community service, and health and fitness to our entire region. We would like to invite anyone in the community who likes football or would like to help with a great cause to come out and watch for a while."
"This is a great example of community spirit" according to Major Harvey Adams, local Salvation Army commander. The Ambucs have been very supportive of the Salvation Army in this community and this event has kept the Salvation Army from having to buy new toys for its Christmas program"
Major Adams added that last year nearly 1,000 children received gifts through the Army's Christmas program. "It's because of innovative and cooperative events such as the Toy Bowl that the Army has been able to help meet the requests of less fortunate families," he said.