From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, October
28, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
Tricks and Treats
School Board Reviews Goals
Public Nuisances Become City Pain
1964 Olympic Gold Medal Winner Billy Mills Speaks Here Thursday
'Hotdog Hoedown' Friday At Eastern Heights Church
Tana Wilson Named To New City Position
DEATHS
Beulah J. Schlosser
Irene Adeline Thomas
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
Chamber Board Votes To Back Renovation of No. 1 Fire Station
City Sales Tax Returns Down For Ponca City
Notes and Quotes
PTC Ag Class Begins Nov. 3
Personal Finance Seminar Begins Nov. 4 at NOC
Neal McCaleb Nov. 13 Speaker
Holiday Preview Set for Nov. 8-9
Shaffer Named President For Bank Location
LIFESTYLES
Xi Beta Tau Dinner Fetes Patsy Bray
Eta Delta Group Holds Meeting
Beans and Cornbread Menu for Organization
SPORTS
Wildcat JV Wins With Ball Control
It is always a privilege for Ponca City to host the leaders of our state, and Wednesday the second in command Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin will be here for the Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon. The event is slated for noon at Chapel Hall at the Marland Estate Conference Center and Hotel. Sponsors are St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the Soroptimist Club.
Halloween activities scheduled around the city will allow trick-or-treaters not one but two nights of ghostly gatherings. Thursday night the downtown merchants, in conjunction with Main Street Authority, will sponsor a costume parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards the local merchants will be handing out treats to all who venture out. Friday night will be the usual observance of Halloween and full of the fun it always brings. (News Photo by Patti Pfeiffer)
By KRISTI G. HAYES
News Education Editor
Authorization was given Monday night at the Ponca City Board of Education meeting to sell the $200,000 transportation bond and the $3.3 million building bond on Nov. 10, 1997.
On Oct. 14, 1997, Ponca City residents passed Phase II of the Capitol Improvement Plan for the Ponca City Public Schools by a 72 percent majority in the amount of $3.5 million. These two bonds will be sold before the bidding process can begin.
Goal Revisions
The board reviewed the six goals that were adopted Oct. 9, 1995. These goals were reviewed so the board could see how Ponca City Schools have improved.
They six goals are:
1. Striving for a commitment to excellence through high academic achievement and a passion for developing thinking skills.
In striving to achieve this goal, the Ponca City School District has taken steps in the district, secondary and elementary levels.
New facilitators and committees were added to the district, science and computer labs have been added to the secondary schools and software was added to the elementary schools.
The new Math/Science/Business Center and new Lincoln Elementary School also showed major improvements toward reaching the goal.
2. Anyone entering Ponca City Public Schools leaves only by transfer or graduation.
In an effort to achieve this goal, the district has dramatically reduced dropout rates by implementing the following:
- developing a multi-faceted alternative education program,
- working with local officials and District Attorney's office to develop stricter truancy laws,
- continued working with community Crisis Intervention Team, and
- continued commitment to a four-year-old program.
3. Maintain a continuing commitment to excellence in the extracurricular programs.
In striving to achieve this goal, the school has made some of the following strides: adding new bands, expanding opportunities, increased participation in sports and implementing different formats.
4. Parents input and participation in their own child's education is actively sought and encouraged by the school.
The Ponca City School District has established a district parent resource center, involved parents on district committees, created new community partnerships, increased number of PIE partners and involved parents and patrons in the HOSTS program at Garfield Elementary.
5. High level of retention of trained and dedicated employees.
The following improvements have been made:
- offered more training for support employees,
- increased pay for teacher assistants and bus drivers,
- continued commitment to maintain teacher salary schedule above state minimum,
- enhanced recognition for Teachers of the Year, and
- continued Employee Recognition Program.
6. All teachers model effective teaching skills that support district goals and beliefs.
The Ponca City School District continues its strong commitment to the state-of-the-art professional development program designed to enhance teaching skills with a focus on excellence and high academic achievement.
New training has been provided for development opportunities.
The next regular board meeting is Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
It was apparent during Monday night's city commission meeting that public nuisances are quickly becoming public pains. And during the meeting Mayor Marilyn Andrews discovered her threshold for pain, just how much she is wiling to tolerate, as one public nuisance hearing was rescheduled for the second time, a compromise was reached on two others and outrage was voiced in yet another.
"I don't want to hear these things. I don't want to hear anymore," Andrews exasperatedly exclaimed as the last and worst public complaint about public nuisance procedures was heard. "I have heard enough of this tonight. I think it is time for the right hand to know what the left hand is doing!"
The public hearings and citizen's comment during the commission meeting all involved public nuisances for the second city commission meeting in a row. However, Monday night's seemed worse than usual. That was due in part to a complaint by Raymond Waller.
Waller had reportedly received not only one but two letters from the city - the second being a bill for $83 for code enforcement costs. The costs involved property, that according to Waller, was mowed over a week prior to the date of the first letter. "It is upsetting to get one of these letters in the first place but even worse when the property was already mowed," Waller told the commissioners. "I have lived in this city for over 50 years and can not believe this is happening and if it continues I will move somewhere where this type of thing does not happen."
An angry Waller told the commissioners that several phone calls to the fire marshal and then in desperation, a call to an unnamed city commissioner, were not returned. "I never heard back from the fire marshal or commissioner and I don't think it is very nice that people paid by us do not respond to us," Waller angrily explained, referring to the fact that the fire marshal is paid by the taxpayers.
Earlier in the meeting a citizen had complained about being billed for mowing services after supposedly being told by the marshal's office to ignore his notice of a nuisance hearing letter unless he was called back and told otherwise.
And after hearing the two other similar stories of unreturned phone calls and miscommunication from the fire marshal's office it was the straw that not only broke the camel's back but tested the mayor's patience. Andrews asked city manager Gary Martin to look into Waller's case and the constant complaints concerning public nuisances procedures.
In getting to other business on the agenda, new formal policies, user guidelines and a fee schedule for professional photographers using the Marland Mansion for portrait photography was approved by the Commissioners Monday night.
City Commissioner Dick Stone had originally asked that the matter be tabled due to the concerns of a local photographer who has, over the years, donated large sums of money to the Marland Mansion. However, Marland Mansion Director Kathy Adams evidently knowing who Stone was referring to, was able to convince the Commissioner that the photographer was indeed in favor of the new guidelines. The new policy was then passed unanimously.
Adams emphasized that the policy only involved portrait photography inside the mansion and will not apply to professional photographers taking pictures at events scheduled inside the Mansion or outside the mansion. "The policy does not involve photography on the grounds of the mansion because we can not dictate the use of the grounds at the Mansion," Adams told the commissioners.
According to Adams the policies are needed due to the increase in the volume of tourists, longer tour hours at the Mansion and past problems associated with portrait photography at the Mansion.
The new contractual changes are effective immediately and include increasing the current fee from a flat rate of $10 to an hourly rate of $25 for the first hour and $35 for the second hour. Under the new contract the current five hour time limit will be decreased to a maximum two hours.
After heated citizen comment regarding the intended use of the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, City Commissioners voted to approve an organization contract for the Hutchins. Previously the fee had ranged from $300-$500 and was based on occupancy rate. The new contract eliminates the usage sliding fee scale based upon occupancy and replaces it with a flat fee of $400 per event for those renting the auditorium three or more times per year.
Ponca City resident Wilson Miller was present at the meeting and voiced his concerns and complaints over the city not complying with the original intended use of the auditorium and fees that he felt are so high that the "little people" can not afford to use the facility.
Mayor Andrews explained the plight of the Hutchins to Miller. "The building is old, falling down and coming apart," the Mayor said. "We simply do not have the money to fix it so we are only 'Band-Aiding' it and able to rent to larger groups."
Andrews also discussed the City's position on the usage policy and fees of the Hutchins and the fact that the city had found other locations and made other arrangements for smaller groups.
Miller left the meeting but not before some parting words to the commissioners. "Thank you for listening to me. I enjoy arguing with you," he smilingly said as he walked out the door.
City Commissioners also voted to approve a bid from Jack Bowker Ford for a "super duty truck chassis" for the Traffic Engineering Department in the amount of $25,948. And the eighth and final change order for the Water Treatment Plant totaling over $41,000 was approved.
As the Ponca City Utility Authority (PCUA), the commissioners voted to approve a budget amendment for the water fund. The amendment was required due to increased chemical usage required with the new water hardness reduction process at the Water Treatment Plant. The amendment did not effect rates and was merely a formality involving an increase in a line item in the budget.
The PCUA voted to release funds from the Revenue Bond Proceeds in the amount of $195,871 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements for partial payment for work completed at the water treatment including construction, project management and resident inspection of the plant.
City Commissioners approved the engineer firm of C.H. Guernsey & Company from Oklahoma City as the engineer firm to conduct an electrical system capacity study. The amount of the study will be approximately $59,500 for part one and part two of the study.
Billy Mills, gold medal winner in the 1964 Olympic 10,000 meter run and author of "Wokini: Your Personal Journey to Happiness and Self-understanding," will be speaking to youth and interested citizens in a free inspirational program at the Hutchins Memorial at 9 and 10 a.m. Thursday.
Students in grades seven through twelfth grades in all area schools, athletes, tribal members and all interested citizens are invited to the free program.
Billy, who was born on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota was an orphan at age 12 and sent to grow up in a boarding school in Kansas.
While there he developed a love for running and earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Kansas in 1959.
However the young Native American boy felt alienated and had low self-esteem in a white world. As a result, he performed far below his potential, and lost all sense of purpose.
In a state of emotional disarray and realizing he must put his life together, Billy accepted a commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. He gives credit to the Corps for recognizing his talents and rich heritage and for empowering his sense of self-worth.
His competitive and winning spirit restored, and the discipline and focus he learned in the Marines changed the course of his life. He also felt a sense of camaraderie and belonging.
Back in the running game, he increased his weekly mileage from 30 to 100 miles per week over the next two years. As a result, he entered and qualified for the 1964 Olympic games.
He qualified both in the 10,000 meters and the marathon. Prior to the 1964 games, no American ever won the gold medal in the 10,000 meter competition.
His gold medal victory in that event in Tokyo, Japan, is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. He set the American and Olympic record of 28.24.4, a mark all the more extraordinary because he ran 46 seconds faster than his previous personal best.
Since the 1964 Olympics, Mills has shared with corporations, associations, universities and schools how he pursued excellence in the world of sports
Mills has encouraged numerous future sports stars and others to reach within the depths of their abilities and perform to the greatest of their potential.
He also speaks about the important role of his wife, Pat, played in supporting and encouraging him through difficult years, and how she was instrumental in his Olympic victory.
"The pace nearly broke me and I was full of self-doubts ... I kept thinking if I had to quit, I wasn't going to do it in front of the area where Pat was sitting - I'd do it at the other end of the field." Lap after lap, he pressed on, exhibiting the strength that came from the lessons he learned early in life.
Billy's book, "Wokini: Your Personal Journey to Happiness and Self-understanding." was published in 1994 by Orion Publishing in New York. It explores self-motivation and dedication to excellence, how Billy learned positive attributes from his father and how to prepare to achieve personal goals.
Mills holds three honorary doctorate degrees. One in reservation education from Oglala Lakota College, South Dakota, one in education from Centenary College, New Jersey, and an honorary doctorate of humanities from St. Olaf College, Minnesota. He also earned the University of Kansas' highest award given to an alumni in 1993, the "Citation for Distinguished Service."
Billy is a national spokesperson for Christian Relief Services, and has helped raise more than 212 million dollars for that group over the past 10 years.
His visit to Ponca City is sponsored by the JOM Program of the Ponca Tribe, Title IX Indian Education Program of Ponca City Schools, The Kaw Tribe, Ponca Tribal Housing Authority, and the Ponca Tribal Indian Child Welfare programs.
Chris Littlecook will emcee the program. For more information call 763-0120 or 767-9500 extension 128.
Eastern Heights Christian Church will host its annual free "Hotdog Hoedown" evening of fun, from 5:45 until 8 p.m. on Oct. 31, as a safe alternative to traditional trick or treating.
All area children and their families are invited to come for a free hotdog supper on the lower lawn back of the church building, by the large parking lot, followed by an evening of fun and games, contests and treats inside.
The event is totally without cost or donations, provided to give families a safe alternative to trick or treating for young children. Costumes are encouraged, but should not be "scary" enough to frighten small children. Started a number of years ago for families within the church, the invitation has for several years been extended to the public.
The church is located three miles east of Pioneer Woman statue, on the south side of Lake Road, with a well lighted sign. Rooms and booths inside will provide Golf, Face Painting, Lost Coin, Ring Toss, Dart Board, Beanbag Throw, a Cake Walk, and others, all with treats as prizes so children go home with full trick-or-treat bags.
There is no charge for anything, no request for donations. The evening is a service to the community, provided by Eastern Heights Christian Church.
New things are happening at City Hall. The position of assistant city manager, once held by Tom Short, has been eliminated in an attempt to cut cost, save taxpayer dollars and reduce the city budget.
However as the one position was eliminated a new position was created - assistant to the city manager. According to City Manager Gary Martin, the newly created position was created in a effort to assist him with his duties.
The new position will be filled and is a promotion for the current City Customer Service Manager Tana Wilson. "Tana in her new position will be working on special projects and assignments such as performance and program evaluations, conducting in-depth city government studies and dealing with legislative issues," Martin explained. "My duties change by the minute and so will hers."
Wilson has been employed by the city of Ponca City in her position as Customer Service Manager for three years. She received a B.S. Degree and M.A. in Public Affairs from OSU. "I enjoy working for Ponca City and look forward to the challenges the new position will bring," Wilson said.
According to Martin the duties of assistant city manger will now be divided
among the finance director, personnel director and Wilson in her new capacity
as assistant to the city manager.
DEATHS
SHIDLER - Beulah J. Schlosser, longtime Shidler resident, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville. She was 84.
A graveside service is set for 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City with Manny Loveall officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. Friends may visit at the Shidler Funeral Chapel in Shidler until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Beulah J. (Wall) Schlosser was born Feb. 25, 1913, in Crawford County, Ill., the daughter of John and Theodosha (Wakefield) Wall.
She was married to Guy F. Schlosser on June 27, 1931, in Rockford, Ind., and the couple made their first home in Oblong, Ill. They moved to Shidler on Dec. 6, 1954. Mrs. Schlosser was a homemaker and a member of the Shidler Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting.
Survivors include her husband Guy of the home; daughters, Mrs. Harlan (Louise) Mitchell of Toledo, Ohio and Mrs. Darrell (Elaine) Woods of Sand Springs; one sister, Elizabeth Duncan of Crossville, Ill.; five grandchildren and nine grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, one grandson and one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Schlosser's name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Heart Fund; 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
The family will be at the Schlosser home.
BILLINGS - Irene Adeline "Rennie" Thomas died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 26, 1996 at the Perry Green Valley Nursing Home. She was 84.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bohemian Cemetery, north of Perry. Father Kevin Devlin of Perry will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
Irene Adeline "Rennie" Thomas was born April 3, 1913, in Braman to Morris W. and Mary F. (Cassidy) Thomas. She grew up in Kay County and attended St. Mary's School in Ponca City.
As a young woman she moved to Ogden, Utah, where she was employed as a secretary for many years at Dick Strong Motors. In 1993, she moved to Billings, Okla. Miss Thomas was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Charlotte Haefner of Billings and Agnes M. Scovel of Federal Way, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Catheryn Thomas
and Beatrice Rightsell; and two brothers, Raymond and Eddie Thomas.
NEWS BRIEFS
Completes Basic - Marine Pfc. Timothy B. Hasselbring, son of Elmer E. and Martha E. Hasselbring of West South Street in Newkirk, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Physical conditioning, classroom and field assignments, close order drill and operation as a small infantry unit during field training were all part of Hasselbring's training. He and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Drucible, a 54-hour team effort.
Serving in Mediterranean - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Stanton R. Wellington, son of Linda G. Krout of Ponca City, recently departed on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, to replace the USS John F. Kennedy Battle Group, which has been deployed since April. Wellington and his fellow crew members prepared for the deployment by participating in an Atlantic Joint Task Force Exercise. Carriers are forward deployed around the world to maintain a U.S. presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. The 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, joined the Navy in November 1992.
Young at Heart Dance - The Sunshine Playboys will be playing for dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW in Ponca City every Wednesday. All seniors are invited to come and enjoy.
Flag Kits Available - American Flag kits available, installed free by Legionnaires - be ready for Veterans Day! Phone 765-9073.
Found Dog - Female dog, 25-inches tall, sweet-natured, with collar, east of city, call 762-9317.
View the Games - Have a good time viewing the two football games this coming weekend at the Elks Lodge, where doors open at 2 p.m. for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff time of the Oklahoma-Nebraska game and then stick around for the Oklahoma State-Texas A&M game set for 6 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available at halftime, with all proceeds to the Elks Lodge maintenance fund. Reservations, 765-4045. And remember, it is Bedlam Football Nov. 8, when Oklahoma and Oklahoma State tangle at 11:30 a.m. Doors at the Elks that day will also open at 11 a.m.
Accident - At 7:54 a.m. Monday a woman from the 500 block of Shannon Road was at the police department to report an accident she was involved in on Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
False Alarm - Fire Engine No. 3 responded to reported "hot spots" at Floorcraft, Fifth Street and Hartford Avenue, at 1:24 p.m. Monday. However none were found.
Arrest - A 24-year-old man was arrested at 1:37 p.m. Monday from England Avenue and South Seventh Street for no driver's license, no insurance, expired registration and on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Arrest - At 1:37 p.m. Monday a 32-year-old woman was arrested on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Accident - Police received a report at 3:05 p.m. Monday of a two-vehicle accident at Ponca City High School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vandalism - A woman in the 1500 block of East Bradley Avenue reported to police at 6:34 p.m. Monday that juveniles were throwing objects at cars. An officer was assigned, a report was taken and juvenile citations were issued.
Stolen Motorcycle - A woman in the 700 block of South Twelfth Street reported to police at 6:56 p.m. Monday that a motorcycle was stolen from the front porch. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Stolen - Engine No. 1 responded to a vehicle fire at 7 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of South Ninth Street. The fire was extinguished.
Shoplifter Arrested - Police arrested a 17-year-old girl for shoplifting at 7:49 p.m. Monday after Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported to police that a shoplifter was in custody.
Arrest - At 9:36 p.m. Monday a 39-year-old woman was arrested on a city warrant for public nuisance.
Shoplifters Arrested - Two 17-year-old girls were arrested at 9:46 p.m. Monday at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for grand larceny.
Break-In - A man in the 1800 block of North Fourteenth Street reported that his vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 33-year-old man was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Tuesday at West Central Avenue and South Waverly Street for driving under the influence, expired registration and transporting an open container.
Arrest - Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday
from the 300 block of South Oak Street for domestic assault and battery,
obstructing an officer and public intoxication.
BUSINESS
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, at the Friday Board meeting, took a position favoring the passage of the half-cent, two-year sales tax for the renovation of the west end of the Civic Center building for the downtown fire station.
Larry Felix, chairman, said the public wants to preserve the Civic Center location and the Chamber endorses this location for the fire station. The board also voted to expend $500 for advertising for the campaign.
In other action the board ratified two bylaw changes that were actually housekeeping amendments. One was a housekeeping measure changing the name of the economic designee sitting on the board from chairman of the Ponca City Economic Development Foundation Inc. to chairman of the Ponca City Economic Development Advisory Board.
Another amendment was naming the month that the chairman-elect is to select a nominating committee. The change is to select the nominating committee by the October meeting. Previously the bylaws had stated the committee be named at least 30 days prior to the election.
Dr. Bill White thanked the board for its support during the recent school bond election that passed by 72 percent. He also told about the "Salute to Excellence" event held at the Ponca Theatre on Thursday. The Chamber co-sponsors the event with The Ponca City Public School Foundation.
Felix announced that Lisa Coy had been hired by CEO Jan Jarrett as vice president of the Chamber. Jarrett said that Lisa was well qualified and had earned the position. Coy had been working for the Chamber in another capacity for several months.
The Chamber chairman told of attending a ribbon cutting at White Eagle for the new playground for the Ponca Indian Tribe children. He complimented the tribe on the new facility for the children.
Reports were given by various divisions. Chairman-elect Dean Scott, who heads up Governmental Affairs, announced the Nov. 2 Friday Forum will feature speakers on the upcoming city half-cent sales tax election. The Dec. 12 Second Friday Forum speaker will be Tom Cole, Oklahoma secretary of state.
Dean also announced that Brenda Reneau, secretary of labor, will be at Pioneer Technology Center for a morning and an afternoon safety seminar. This seminar, set for Nov. 10, is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Pioneer Technology. She will also be guest speaker at Rotary on that Monday.
Felix announced that a seminar for small business is in the planning stages and has been set for Nov. 18 with details to be announced later. He also mentioned an open house and ribbon cutting on Nov. 1 at the American Legion Home. Business After Hours is scheduled for Oct. 28 at Sun Precision Machining from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Ambassadors visited more than 150 businesses on Oct. 8 and 9 during the Chamber's Goodwill Days.
Activities of the Health and Medical Committee were discussed and Felix noted that this year 13 businesses have had flu shots for employees given at their places of business . He noted that the flu shots have been improved and the shots help cut down absenteeism due to illness.
The Infrastructure Committee is doing a study to determine if Oklahoma would benefit from Amtrak service or if it would be an unnecessary added expense.
In Jarrett's report he told about holding some in-house seminars with several businesses and told about the work session for the Economic Development Advisory Board. He said the visit of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Corporate Site Location Team earlier in the month was a success.
Coy announced that the Holiday Preview has been set for Nov. 8 and 9 at Hutchins Memorial and about 40 businesses have signed up. During the treasurer's report by Robert Sherer, it was learned that $24,000 in Chamber Bucks have been sold this month. The bulk of these were purchased by Conoco. Chamber Bucks are a type of gift certificate that can be used at more than 100 Ponca City businesses.
Leanna Adams of the Leadership Ponca City Class, told about the upcoming session. Adams will be monitoring the Chamber Board meetings as a part of the leadership training sessions.
Ponca City sales tax return from the Oklahoma Tax Commission for business conducted during August was down slightly compared to the same time period last year. Ponca City coffers will receive a total of $720,869, down from $721,682 for the same time frame in August 1996.
Statewide, the August distribution of city sales tax collections totaled $69,304,023. The disbursement to 483 cities and towns showed an increase of $3,096,119 from the $66,207,904 return distributed 481 cities and towns in August one year ago.
City Aug. 97 Aug. 96
Barnsdall $12,205 $11,940
Bartlesville 996,213 902,901
Billings 9,539 8,925
Blackwell 93,542 139,337
Braman 1,784 1,259
Burbank 436 285
Deer Creek 1,348 1,306
Enid 1,180,232 1,189,262
Fairfax 13,251 20,291
Kaw City 3,729 2,715
Lamont 9442 1,861
Marland 951 779
Medford 10,938 11,495
Morrison 4,743 2,418
Newkirk 26,260 23,026
Pawhuska 56, 109 54,141
Pawnee 39,586 35674
Perry 38,275 37,125
Pond Creek 7,831 6,143
Ralston 2,044 1,323
Red Rock 1,265 1,268
Shidler 2,610 2,216
Stillwater 1,084,982 1,065,186
Tonkawa 41,929 39,011
Sykes in Kiplinger Letter
Sykes Enterprises was mentioned in the Oct. 17 Kiplinger Washington Letter. The story was about companies operating away from big cities. This was mentioned at the Economic Development Advisory Board work session by David Mills.
The story mentions locations of Sykes including such places as Klamath Falls, Ore., Hays, Kan., and Sterling, Co. And of course Ponca City has a Sykes service center located here.
Jack Griffith Anniversary
"Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude," is the theme for Jack Griffith's anniversary customer appreciation celebration. "We want to thank all our customers we have had the privilege of serving for the past 31 years," said Jim Griffith. The anniversary dates are through Oct. 31.
Jack Griffith's is operated by Jim Griffith, president; Steve James, CFO, and David W. Johnson, vice president. The company employs more than 150 in 13 convenience stores, three Subways and one A&W in nine cities throughout Oklahoma.
Carmike Third Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Carmike Cinemas Inc. announced recently the results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 1997. Revenues for the quarter were $128,736,000, compared with revenues of $121,108,000 for the same quarter ended Sept. 30, 1996. Net income for the quarter was $8,228,000 or 72 cents per share, compared with net income of $9,565,000 or 85 cents per share for the third quarter last year.
Revenues for the nine-month period ended Sept. 30, 1997, were $347,267,000 compared with revenues of $317,962,000 for the same period last year. Net income for the nine month period was $18,134,000 or $1.59 per share, compared with net income of $16,727,000 or $1.48 per share (excluding the adoption of FASB 121 adopted in the first quarter of 1996) for the same period a year ago.
Open House
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the American Legion Children's Home, 1300 Summers Place, is set for 10:30 a.m., Saturday. A building tour will follow at 11 a.m. The Presidents Club of the Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the event.
Webber Added to Staff
Therapeutic Massage Center, 1501 1/2 North Union, announces that Michael D. Webber, CMT is now available for therapeutic massage. Webber, along with his wife, Cynthia, and two daughters, Samantha and Toni, now reside in Ponca City. He completed his training in Albuquerque. He specializes in deep tissue massage and sports massage. Webber is a certified massage therapist and is available for appointments Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
OSBDC
BLACKWELL - On Nov. 4 a representative from the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) will be seeing clients from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the office of Kay Electric Cooperative. To schedule an appointment or for more information call (405) 327-8608 prior to Nov. 3.
The OSBDC provides free one-on-one counseling to individuals interested in starling a new business or to existing business owners needing assistance.
Questions concerning the "how-tos" of establishing a business or problems relating to marketing, advertising, inventory, cash flow and personnel can be discussed. Information about loan programs available thorough the United States SBA can also be addressed. The OSBDC network is funded in part by the United States SBA and the state of Oklahoma. The Northwest Regional office is located on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva.
Pioneer Technology Center's agricultural business management program is enrolling farm and ranch families for a new class session beginning Nov. 3.
Under the instruction of Erwin Anderson, farm and ranch families receive both classroom and one-on-one training in a variety of services such as, farm and family goal planning, machinery cost analysis, financial and tax planning, marketing strategies and loan and credit applications.
The agricultural business management class is a two-year program with monthly classes held at Pioneer Technology center. For more information contact, Anderson at (405) 762-8336, ext. 240.
TONKAWA - A three-part Successful Money Management Seminar will be conducted at Northern Oklahoma College in November. The seminar covers basic personal financial planning topics such as investments, lowering your taxes, IRAs and other retirement plans and developing a personal financial plan.
Everyone who attends will receive a confidential personal financial plan, workbook and home study m materials. The seminar is designed for people of all ages, income levels and occupations, including retired individuals. Instructors are professional financial planners from Clark & Associates. No products or services will be promoted or offered at the seminar.
The three-part seminar will be held on consecutive Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 10 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. A $40 fee covers the cost of instruction and all materials for one couple or a single individual. To register or request additional information, call Northern Oklahoma College at (405) 628-6220.
BLACKWELL - Neal McCaleb, secretary of transportation and director of the State Transportation Department, will be the speaker for the 10 a.m., Nov. 13, meeting of the Far North Central Oklahoma Rural Development Council.
The meeting will be at the Kay Electric headquarters in Blackwell. McCaleb is to discuss the proposed move of the Welcome/Information Center and will answer questions about the project.
Committee reports will emphasis tourism at this meeting, according to Phil Watson, executive director.
The Community-wide Holiday Preview, "Home for the Holidays," is set for Nov. 8 and 9 at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium.
The event, sponsored by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, is free to the public. The event showcases Chamber of Commerce merchants' merchandise prior to the holiday season.
For more information call the Chamber at (405) 765-4400.
Longtime Kay County banker Raymond D. "Ray" Shaffer was recently named president of First National Bank of Oklahoma's new Ponca City location.
"I am extremely pleased to be joining a bank where personal service and good old-fashioned banking are practiced," said Shaffer.
Chairman Jim Eatherly stated, "We are delighted that Ray has decided to join our bank, and we are looking to offering all of our existing and future Ponca City customers the convenience and flexibility that a locally owned and operated bank affords."
First National Bank of Oklahoma has received regulatory approval for the new bank and recently purchased the former Higdon Florist Building at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street. The new bank is scheduled to open Dec. 1 of this year. An extensive remodel of the building and addition of a drive-through window is planned for 1998.
First National Bank of Oklahoma was established in 1917 and currently
has $53 million in total assets. In addition to the new Ponca City location,
the bank operates full-service facilities in Tonkawa and Oklahoma City.
LIFESTYLES
The Oct. 13 meeting of Xi Beta Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was held at the home of Patsy Bray following a "girl of the year" dinner at El Chico's in her honor.
Program material from International was distributed and the chapter continued planning for style show entries at the Nov. 17 Preferential Tea. Each member will bring a salad and Sammie Coats will purchase the door prize from the chapter.
The group discussed a service project titled "Victims Impact Panel" with Mrs. Coats participating. Members were asked to assist with the Red Cross donor express on Oct. 28.
The traveling basket was given to June Miller by Mrs. Coats and the mystery gift was won by Ms. Miller. Mrs. Bray gave the cultural program which was a book review of "Making the Connection" by Oprah Winfrey. The next meeting of the chapter will be a costume party.
Julie Collins hosted the Oct. 13 meeting of Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. There were 16 members present and Cecelia Schieber read a note from Northern Oklahoma Youth Service concerning the chapter's recent donation.
Sylvia Smith announced the Preferential Tea would be Nov. 17 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Carla McGregor won the door prize and Paula Harryman received the Beta Bud Basket.
Julie Collins presented a program featuring several poems written by Jack Prelutsky. Secret Sisters exchanged Halloween/Fall gifts.
On Oct. 24 several members and spouses traveled to the Homestead Bed and Breakfast at the GT Ranch near Red Rock. The group toured the area and had a barbecue dinner.
Members of the 55 and Older Club will have a beans and cornbread dinner Thursday at noon at the old Lincoln School located on Broadway.
Club members are asked to bring relish and desert items. Cards and other games will be played after dinner. Members and guests are welcome to attend.
Regular meetings of the 55 and Older Club are held 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays
and Thursdays at the old Lincoln School.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Continuing the ball control play started by the varsity last Friday, the Wildcat junior varsity used a couple of long drives to score and keep the ball away from Bartlesville to win a 12-6 decision at Sullins Stadium Monday night.
Toby Redleaf, playing fullback for the JVs. capped a 15-play drive in the first quarter on an 8-yard run after the Cats started at the own 18. They key play in that drive was a 12-yard pass from Blake Geubelle to Redleaf on fourth-and-eight.
The Ponca City JV repeated the performance in the second quarter, including the big fullback pass reception that kept the drive alive. Redleaf scored from the three after a 16 play drive.
The Poncans missed both extra-points kicks.
Bartlesville closed the gap in the third period thanks to a big kick return that set up a short 20-yard drive. The Ponca Citians blocked the extra-point attempt.
Redleaf had 173 yards on 32 carries while Joe Roland rushed eight times for 48 yards.
The key to the Cats' offensive success, according to coach Larry Degan, was the line play of Ray Lahann, Josh Ozment, Caleb Stevenson, Wes Crossen and Matt Gray along with tight ends Michael Galbreath, Jason Green and Rodney Bonham.
Wide receivers Lyle Lindsey, Jared Sindelar and Scott Steichen provided down field blocking.
Defensively, Jeremy Leavitt, Wes Crossen and Harrison Freeman drew praise from coach Jerry Hill for pressuring both the Bartlesville running and passing game.
"Linebackers Wes Murrie, Tanner Ray and Wade Bair also played very well," Hill said. "as did the secondary of Grant Potter, Mark Goddard ad Eric Michael.
The JVs, now 3-5, close out their season here Nov. 3 against the Tulsa East Central JVs.
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The Ponca City ninth grade team ends its season this week. The freshmen travel to Enid Longfellow today and play at Woodward Thursday.
The ninth graders moved to 2-4 on the season last Thursday with a 26-6 win over Enid Emerson.
Ponca City opened the scoring in the first period with a 27-yard TD pass from Kyle Henderson to Theumba Lieb.
The Poncans added to the lead and started a busy second quarter as Steven Michael scored from the 2.
After Enid narrowed the gap with a 7-yard kcikoff return for a touchdown, Ponca went back on the offensive. Michael scored on a 4-yartd run. Henderson added the extra-point.
Henderson tacked on a 43-yard TD run before halftime to cap the scoring.