From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, October
31, 1997
LOCAL
101 (Minus 95) Dalmatians
Drug Suspects Arrested Again
Nearly News
Clarification
Editorial
Letters
Who Needs Halloween?
Fund Weather Service
Teen Parent Program Now Has Total of 32 Students
AARP Provides Agriculture Book To City Library
Seat Belt Law In Effect Nov. 1
Public Nuisance Issue Getting TV Coverage
Mitch's Brew Performs Jazz at Poncan Theatre
'The Full Monty' Makes History Opening Tonight at Poncan
DEATHS
Beulah J. Schlosser
Margaret Moulton
Carl L. Pappan Jr.
Lorene Ciskowski
Funerals
Georgia E. Owens
Florence O'delia Muret
M.D. "Donald" Perkins
D'Etta G. McAbee
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
Teachers Encouraged To Take Part in Community
Area Students Included in National Dean's List
School Notes
RELIGION
First Christian Tells Results of Member Survey
St. Mary's Nears Completion of Clean-up
Pioneer Bible Church Sets Services
Church Briefs
SPORTS
Cats Want Repeat Performance
Sports Notes
Area Football District Standings
LIFESTYLES
Reception To Honor Pair
Kim Klososky Gives Program For Eta Delta
Xi Delta Chapter Planning Project
P & R Offering Co-Ed Exercise At Unity Gym
Little News
Bits and Pieces
It was six of the "101 Dalmatians" wagging their way down Grand Avenue Thursday evening during the Halloween costume parade. Ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks could all be seen downtown trick-or-treating at the doors of local merchants after the parade. It was a record crowd for the third annual event sponsored by Ponca City's Main Street Authority and the downtown merchants.
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
BLACKWELL - A rural Tonkawa couple and their two sons were rearrested this week on drug charges after appearing in District Court to face similar charges only a month ago.
District Attorney John Maddox said the family evidently "went back into business again" following the four suspects' arrests in a Blackwell motel room late Wednesday night.
They allegedly were attempting to sell more than 100 grams of cocaine at $120 per gram to undercover officers when arrested at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Maddox said.
They reportedly had transported the cocaine to Blackwell from out-of-state, he said.
Charged with conspiracy in distributing and trafficking in cocaine were Charles Laverne Martin, 47; his wife Thomasine Ruth Martin, 46, and their two sons, Stephen Wayne Martin, 28, and Tennyson James Martin, 22.
Each appeared in court Thursday, with a $100,000 bond set for Charles Martin and a $25,000 bond set for the other three.
Kay County Undersheriff Sid Cookerly said only Stephen Martin had been released on bond as of this morning.
The four defendants previously appeared in court Oct. 1 after their arrests during a multi-agency bust the day before.
Charles Martin was charged with two separate counts of delivering a narcotic - cocaine - after former felony convictions, in connection with alleged incidents on Sept. 24 and 25.
He already was out of jail on a $100,000 bond.
Stephen Martin was charged with cocaine delivery in connection with an alleged Sept. 25 incident, with a $25,000 bond set and a 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26 hearing scheduled.
Also charged previously with cocaine delivery for alleged incidents on Sept. 23 were Tennyson Martin, who was out of jail on a $25,000 bond, and Thomasine Martin, for whom a $15,000 bond and a 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 hearing were set.
The three Martin men were arrested Sept. 30 when officers working as part of Maddox' Major Crimes Task Force stopped their vehicle in the 900 block of South Main Street in Blackwell. Officials confiscated small amounts of drugs and paraphernalia, they said.
Thomasine Martin was arrested later during a visit to the Blackwell police department.
Authorities subsequently searched a family nightclub in Blackwell and Charles Martin's residence in rural Tonkawa, seizing drugs, equipment, firearms and cash.
The district attorney's office said the task force included officers from the Blackwell, Tonkawa, Perry and Ponca City police departments, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Attorney's office.
Just to show you how far the News travels NN heard from Becky Krueger, Trout School teacher, that the fifth graders there recently received a surprise package. After reading in The Ponca City News about the pop can tabs being collected at the school, Margaret Foster of Dallas, Texas, sent a large manila envelope filled with the tabs to help the kids out in their quest for a million. The former Washington school teacher (of the fifth grade of course!) says she has "many fond memories" of schooldays in Ponca City.
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Ponca City's Main Street Authority wishes to thank those merchants and citizens that participated in Thursday night's costume parade and trick-or-treating and helped promote a safe Halloween for Ponca City's children.
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Oops! The correct number to call for registering a Festival of Angels lighted Christmas display to be placed on the official Festival of Angels tour guide map is 763-8067 (Ponca City Tourism office) - but hurry! Deadline is Tuesday! The number was listed incorrectly in the Oct. 30 issue of The News.
The Greg Bickle mentioned in Thursday's Associated Press article concerning the State Insurance Fund, is not the Greg Bickle of Ponca City who is a local insurance agent.
The News regrets any confusion or inconvenience that may be caused by similarity in names.
A Scary Story
It's Halloween and time for a scary story. WARNING: If you are a member of a school board this may be too intense, read at your own risk.
The story begins in a time when education is producing some of the best and brightest in the history of the world. Often almost entirely on their own initiative, some students are going beyond the normal education offered and becoming leaders in industry and science. Some of those did not bother to graduate from college or even high school.
At the same time, a high percentage of the students who do make it to the grades between elementary and high school, call them middle school grades, are not able to read on the level of a normal third grade student.
While all this was developing, the school boards of the nation had their hands tied with federal regulations of all details of education, an inability to handle personnel and a lack of enough funding to develop a modern education.
All similarities of the characters and accounts of this story with real life are anything but coincidental.
As our story opens, elementary school teachers are becoming increasingly frustrated with social promotions, and working with students who are unable to read and write effectively. The sixth grade teachers cannot work effectively with up to one third of their students who are unable to participate in class and do homework because of an inability to read.
The fifth grade teachers say it is not their fault since the students aren't able to keep up with their peers well before the fifth grade. Same with the fourth grade teachers. The second and third grade teachers declare that their hands are tied by the administration, school board and parents since promotion to the next grade is not only expected, it is demanded.
FINAL WARNING: The following may be too graphic for those who are deeply steeped in the status quo.
The elementary teachers band together to create a crisis which demands a creative and total solution. In concert with other elementary schools throughout the state, Ponca City's 2nd and 3rd grade teachers refuse to graduate any student who is not capable of reading at close to grade level. The sheer number of students being held back dumps the problem squarely in the laps of the school boards across the state of Oklahoma.
Because the school boards all face the same problem, they are able to put tremendous pressure on the state government to participate in creating and finding methods of funding alternative forms of education to guarantee that the students moving into the middle school grades are able to read and function on a level which enables them to participate in and learn from class activities.
The real shocker to this story? The methods of funding developed by this alliance of educators around the state does not involve Federal or State tax monies.
AAAAAHHHHHHHHEEEEEEIIIIII!!!
Poncan vs. Hutchins
Ponca City is blessed with a wonderful facility for performances: the Poncan Theatre. In the current discussion about the Hutchins Memorial, we should remember that the Poncan Theatre is here for the people of Ponca City.
The Poncan Theatre is a not-for-profit institution. The Poncan is available for rent and sells tickets, but all proceeds go back into facility operations and maintenance.
A recent letter to the editor from Alecia Hagerdon claimed that the "Hutchins Memorial is the only public auditorium located within the city limits of Ponca City." But the extraordinary effort to save the Poncan has given the people a public hall beyond compare in northern Oklahoma.
The Poncan is the most hospitable place for performance in Kay County. The acoustics are superb, the audience view of the stage is excellent, the seating is comfortable, and the environment is spectacular. Sadly, the design of the Hutchins apparently was intended to satisfy many needs. But specialized purposes call for specialized architecture.
Multi-purpose spaces were popular for a time. They were designed to house almost any public gathering one might imagine. You might see a basketball game, a symphony, or a car show all in the same space.
But multi-purpose spaces are neither fish nor fowl. They generally have deficient acoustics, uncomfortable seats, inadequate backstage space, poor view of the stage, and stark lobby spaces. A building designed for every event is usually unsuited to any single event.
The concept failed. Most of those spaces have been razed, although a few have been converted. The Civic Music Hall in Oklahoma City is an example. It began life as a multi-purpose space that proved inadequate and was converted at great cost.
Fortunately, the people of Ponca City have already restored a theater. Poncan rental rates are reasonable and actually less than the Hutchins in most price tiers.
As director of the Poncan, I invite you to remember that the Poncan is available for use. It's here, now, looking great.
Kenn Wessel
Halloween, what does it mean? Is it Satan worship?
Did the Druids of ancient times create Halloween in their Satan worship?
Did the Druids go out in costume on Oct. 31 to people's houses and demand a specific item and when they were refused did they leave a carved pumpkin jack-o-lantern with a lighted candle inside made of human fat?
Were these jack-o-lanterns meant to mark where their requests were refused? And did they come back to these marked houses and murder someone? All in the same night?
If the answer is "yes" to these questions would you consider this Satan worship?
If so, who needs Halloween? We don't at our house. We worship God and Jesus.
Lonnie Luschen
Regarding the current debate over cutting money from the National Weather Service's budget, allow me this opportunity to set the record straight on how weather forecasts and warnings are produced in this country.
All forecasts and warnings originate from the National Weather Service. The reports on television, on the radio or in the paper begin with data from the Weather Service. Private companies may add color graphics or tailor the data to specific audiences, but without the Weather Service, their role would be severely limited.
With ongoing improvements in accuracy and timeliness of weather information, the country is reaping the benefits of the Weather Service's nationwide modernization and restructuring program. To even consider budgetary reductions at this critical time makes absolutely no sense and would deny the public the fruits of the Weather Service modernization It has been estimated that Weather Service spending returns an investment of 7-1 to the American citizenry, commerce, and industry. The taxpayer's investment is very well spent.
The sometimes-hard argument that private, for-profit companies can take over vital Weather Service functions is ludicrous. Talk of privatization may be well and good in other areas, but to provide the weather services our nation expects and deserves, it just wouldn't work
For those following ongoing budget debates in Washington, the issue of the Weather Service's fiscal health has been a roller coaster ride. We would all like to see belt-tightening on Capitol Hill, but not at the expense of public safety. This nation just cannot afford turning over the Weather Service's critical role to profit-making corporations.
With its membership of key emergency managers from almost every state, our organization is the most active in the nation on Weather Service funding issues. Please let your congressional representative know that you share our views in protecting this national asset.
Patrick D. Zehr
Director, Kay County
Emergency Preparedness
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Two years ago the Teen Parent program (TEEN-PEP) started in Ponca City with ten students. After receiving a $325,000 grant and donations from the community, the district was able to purchase computers, VCR's, televisions and classroom supplies for the 32 students now involved in the program.
The Teen-Pep program is designed for eighth through 12th grade pregnant and parenting students who would like to stay in school to complete their high school education. First Baptist Church also provides daily licensed child care free of charge.
The district has formed partnerships with Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Kay County Health Department, First Baptist Church and Ministerial Alliance to provide this program. The program has received many donations from the community, including $10,000 from Conoco to pay for stainless steel baby beds.
Identification and Screening
Some of the students who attend this program are at risk due to health and social factors dealing with pregnancy or the need of child care for their children. Students must also make applications for this program.
After the application process has been completed, students meet with an ACE teacher to determine if placement in the ACE program is appropriate for the student. The student and parent attend the screening and complete an intake screening sheet and pre-orientation for the program. The teacher then meets with the school team to determine placement. After approximately two to three weeks in the program, the Alternative Education Plan is made and copies are sent to the home school counselor and parent, one copy is kept on file in the student's placement folder.
Goals and Objections
The main goal of the Teen-Pep program is to enable pregnant or parenting students to complete their education. The objectives of the program are:
- To keep the student in school.
- To help students obtain necessary credits for graduation.
- To return the student to high school if possible.
- To increase student awareness of potential careers and training/education required.
- To improve parenting skills.
- To screen for needed intervention in child development/parenting skills.
- To teach useful life skills including hobbies that may provide wholesome and useful recreation.
- To provide good role models for parenting and marriage.
- To encourage bonding by keeping parents and children at the same site.
- To prepare the students to get a job and provide for their family.
Subjects and Teachers
Core subject descriptions include information as stated in the PASS objectives for each grade level core subject. Courses taught include history, government, geography and humanities, math, English, communication, literature and consumer science.
A parenting class is also required of all students to take. The focus is on nurturing, prenatal care, child birth and child development. Living skills are also taught which includes job search, consumer awareness, relationships, goals and decision making, drug awareness, home care and social skills.
Independent study is available as a community service class allowing out-of-class credit for five hours per week of monitored volunteer service in the community.
Barbara Davis is the coordinator for Teen-Pep. She holds a BS in Vocational Home Economics and is certified to teach General Home Economics, Textiles/Clothing, Child Development/Parent Education and Vocational Home Economics.
Instructors for the program are Queta Henderson, Julia Smith and Steve Colaw.
The program is housed at First Baptist Church which is located at South Fifth Street and East Central Avenue. The program utilizes two large classrooms and a child care facility.
The class size ratio is 12-15 students per teacher.
Students in this program are evaluated on a pre/post test basis. An increase in the student's grade point average is expected. The students and teachers will evaluate the program at the end of the year.
"We enjoy the students in the program. We also become more of a friend to them than anything else. We try to teach them to be the best parent they can be and to be ready when they have to go out in the workplace," Davis said.
There is a new book available at the Ponca City Library compliments of Chapter 432 of the American Association of Retired Persons. The book, "Source of Sustainable Agriculture," is now available in the reference department. The book contains a list of books, newsletters and reports relating to sustainable agriculture.
"One of AARP's goals is to give to the community, in this case the library," said Dr. Ellis Oster, Chapter 432 president. "The gift is a useful reference book which we want to make available to others."
In addition to this book, AARP has donated a subscription to the consumer magazine Public Concern. "We are grateful for AARP's many contributions," Library Director Holly LaBossiere says.
Seat belts will soon become even more restraining for Oklahoma residents. Beginning Nov. 1 a new law will become effective which will allow law enforcement officers to stop and ticket drivers for merely not wearing a seat belt.
Previously a driver could only be ticketed in conjunction with another violation or for not observing child restraint laws. The new law will allow police officers to stop a vehicle when the driver or front seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt.
In Ponca City the fine for not wearing a seat belt is $15.
A public nuisance has seemingly turned into a private battle between a city employee and a private citizen.
After learning of the public nuisance involving a local resident, reportedly from the story on the Internet, a news team from Oklahoma City Channel 5-KOCO was sent to Ponca City Monday to investigate the story. KOCO reporter Steve Voelker confirmed that he conducted several interviews on the matter including one interview with a city commissioner.
However, a scheduled interview with Ponca City Fire Marshal Bill Hargraves and City Building Inspector James Brown was never conducted. According to Voelker, the arrest record of the owner of the home was handed to him prior to the interview.
When asked if the contents of the arrest record was the cause of the interview being canceled, Voelker refused comment. Voelker did confirm the arrest record was handed to him by a city employee.
KOCO Chief Engineer Ken Hanson said by phone Monday that the KOCO crew was called back when it became apparent that the controversy "was more a contest of wills between two people."
A jazz group from Edmond will perform at the Poncan Theatre as part of the Ponca City Arts and Humanities season.
Mitch's Brew explores a wide range of traditional jazz from soulful ballads to explosive bebop. They particularly feature composers like Duke Ellington, Gershwin and Miles Davis. In fact, the group has some Miles Davis connections. Pianist John Harris played with Miles Davis, and the name "Mitch's Brew" connects to a famous album by Davis. The name is also a pun, of course, on the bewitching jazz concoctions played by the group.
Recently, Mitch's Brew has performed at every major music festival in the Oklahoma City area including Norman's Jazz in June and the Edmond Jazz Festival. They recently followed the Count Basie Orchestra on Tulsa's Juneteenth Festival and they performed at the Governor's Mansion for the first annual Septemberfest.
The band will include trumpeter Lee Rucker, who is co-director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma. Walter Taylor, drummer, has played with After 5 Jazz, Tim Minor, and the Vintage Jazz Quartet. Phil Mitchell, who plays the bass, is editor of the P-Light Society Jazz Artists' Development Association. The other member of the group is Brian Gorrell, formerly pianist for the Lawrence Welk group.
Mitch's Brew performs at the Poncan Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Association, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and by Conoco.
"The Full Monty," which opens tonight at the Poncan Theatre, is the "sleeper" comedy of the year. It has also generated more ticket sales more quickly than any English film in history, eclipsing a mark previously set by "Four Weddings and a Funeral." "Rolling Stone" says the film is "roaringly funny," an "exuberant charmer."
In "The Full Monty," some English factory workers, unable to work in the depressed English economy, notice that the "Chippendale" dancers attract a full house of female audience by stripping down to their Speedos. So the out-of-work local men decide they can do it too. The question is, will they take that extra step and remove the Speedos, too. In Brit speak, that extra step translates into "going the full monty." But the film is a genuine, wonderful comedy about taking a risk and surviving.
"The Full Monty" is a huge surprise hit across the country. Fox Searchlight, the distribution company, was caught without enough prints of the film to cover the demand. "Boxoffice" magazine calls it an "enchanting comedy," "an unqualified delight." Roger Ebert says "The Full Monty" is "lovable," "gentle and good hearted." "GQ" magazine describes its "charm, sweetness and energy," and says it's "a total pleasure."
Part of the film's strength is that this film is not about prurient sensationalism. The men's pride is on the line. Out-of-work, the men simply do what they need to do to survive. They try exotic dancing for dollars. Women have done it for years, they say. And the film explores the men's vulnerability. The key to the film's success is its sensitive comedy.
The "San Francisco Chronicle" says that the film is about finding "dignity in a situation where it would seem self-respect is impossible." Ebert calls it "healthy comedy." ABC says that it's "a very funny film." "It builds to a hilarious, well-deserved, and perfectly-realized climax."
The Poncan is also showing "Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown," an amazing film about an amazing moment in English history. Queen Victoria, the emblem of personal propriety, had a lengthy liaison with the manager of her stables. The gossip reached a peak when a bill calling for the dissolution of the monarchy was actually presented on the floor of Parliament. "Mrs. Brown" stars Dame Judi Densch. Its rating is PG-13.
"The Full Monty," rated R, begins today at the Poncan Theatre
on Grand. Watch the Ponca City News for show times, or call the Poncan Theatre
at 405-765-0943.
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 was held Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City with Manny Loveall officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
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; three daughters, Mrs. Harlan (Louise) Mitchell of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Vince (Jeannine) McCleary of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Darrell (Elaine) Woods of Sand Springs; one sister, Elizabeth Duncan of Crossville, Ill.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 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 were at the Schlosser home.
BLACKWELL - Margaret Moulton, Blackwell resident, died Thursday morning, Oct. 30, 1997, in Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 68.
A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Blackwell, with Father Joseph Burger officiating. Service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Margaret (Krulic) Moulton was born June 27, 1929 in Uncas, the daughter of Vencil and Mary (Urchison) Krulic. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Womens Altar Society.
Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Pawlowski of Saginaw, Texas; two sons, King Lusk of Newkirk and Alvin Moulton of Arkansas City, Kan.; one sister, Elizabeth Montgomery of Ponca City; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and two sisters.
WASHUNGA - Carl L. Pappan Jr., former Washunga-Newkirk area resident, died Tuesday, October 11, 1997, in Bloss Memorial Hospital in Atwater, Calif. He was 66.
A graveside memorial service and burial of cremains will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Washunga Cemetery, with Jimmie Dean officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Home, Newkirk.
Carl L. Pappan Jr. was born Dec. 30, 1931, in Pawnee, the son of Carl L. and Florence Newman Pappan Sr. and grandson of Warren and Caroline Pappan. He attended school at Chilocco Indian School and in Hutchinson, Kan.
Pappan served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War and after his military service, was employed for many years as a truck driver in the Atwater, Calif., area.
Survivors include one sister, Cynthia Dean of Hutchinson, Kan.; and several nieces and nephews.
Lorene Ciskowski, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 77.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John J. Michalicka, pastor, as celebrant. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in the Trout Funeral Home chapel with Father Michalicka officiating. Burial will be in the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery.
Lorene Ciskowski was born April 6, 1920, in Eddy. She grew up in the Blackwell-Nardin area, attending schools in Nardin and graduating from Blackwell High School in 1938.
She was married to Richard R. Ciskowski in Richmond, Va., on Dec. 8, 1942. Mrs. Ciskowski was employed as a beauty operator for several years. She later attended St. Joseph Nursing School and was employed as a nurse for many years. Mrs. Ciskowski and her husband lived in Blackwell for several years before moving to Muskogee in 1971, then moved to Ponca City in 1997 from south Texas. Mrs. Ciskowski was a member of the Catholic Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts and making dolls.
Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home; two sons, Michael of Udall, Kan., and Jimmy of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Mary Ann Clinton of Springfield, Mo.; her mother, Esther Bontz of Blackwell; one sister, Helen Hall of Ponca City; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Casket bearers will be Bruce Foster, Bryan Foster, Carl Reutter, Joe Ciskowski, Michael Ciskowski and Jimmy Ciskowski.
Saturday
Georgia E. Owens - Funeral will be graveside at 2 p.m. at the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
Florence O'delia Muret - Funeral to be held at 2 p.m. at the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Sunday
M.D. "Donald" Perkins - Memorial service to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Tonkawa (Okla.) First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
Monday
D'Etta G. McAbee - Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist
Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. McAbee's name to First
Baptist Church Music Ministry, 218 South Sixth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Other
arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
Pancake and Sausage Feed Set - American Legion pancake and sausage feed (all the pancakes you can eat), Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Avenue. Adults $3, children under 12, $1.50 and children under six, free. Proceeds will go to the children and youth activities.
Legion Open House - All citizens are invited to the American Legion Children's Home dedication and open house of the new Summers and Holloway Administration and Classroom Building, Saturday. The official ribbon cutting is at 10:30 a.m.; building tours begin at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served in the cafeteria at 11:45 p.m. The American Legion Children's Home is located at 1300 Summers Place.
Halloween Dance Set - A Senior Citizens Halloween Dance will be held Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Pete Coli Band will be playing for dancing and all seniors are invited to come and bring a favorite snack to share.
Attucks Party - The Attucks Community Alliance Group will sponsor a party Saturday for youth sixth through ninth graders from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1015 South Twelfth. Food and games will be held for a $3 admission. For information call 763-2333 or 762-5738.
History for Sale - Buy a chance for two-volume set of award-winning Kay County history, complete with pictures - "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past and Growing for the Future" Saturday at Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arrest - A 41-year-old man was arrested at 6:59 a.m. Thursday from the 100 block of Virginia Avenue on a city warrant.
Arrest - At 8:28 a.m. Thursday a 41-year-old man was arrested from the 400 block of West Gary Avenue on a city warrant.
Arrest - A 20-year-old man was arrested on a city warrant at 10:51 a.m. Thursday.
Arrest - At 12:05 p.m. Thursday police arrested a 18-year-old man for openly outraging public decenc.
Arrest - Police arrested a 36-year-old man at 1:11 p.m. Thursday from South Ninth Street and East South Avenue on a city warrant.
Arrest - A 46-year-old man was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant.
Arrest - Police arrested a man at 1:20 p.m. Thursday from the 800 block of North Elm Street on a Kay County warrant for lewd molestation.
Arrest - At 2:22 p.m. Thursday a 25-year-old man was arrested from the 700 block of West Highland Avenue for no driver's license and no insurance.
Bad Check - An employee of Buy For Less, 2405 North Fourteenth Street, reported a bad check to police at 3:06 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - Police received a report of a three-vehicle accident in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 5 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Fire - Three fire units responded to a fire at 8:55 p.m. Thursday in the 3000 block of C Street. The fire was extinguished.
Mailbox Hit - At 10:37 p.m. Thursday a person reported a van hitting a mailbox in the 700 block of North Peachtree Street. An officer was assigned and a destruction of private property report was taken.
Mailboxes Vandalism - A resident in the 400 block of North Flormable Street reported to police at 11:14 p.m. Thursday that someone was "bashing mailboxes" through the neighborhood. An officer was advised.
Vandalism - At 1:15 a.m. Friday police received a report of a broken window at P.C. Sports, 205 East Grand Avenue. A destruction of private property report was taken.
Burglary - A woman in the 900 block of South Ninth Street reported to police at 1:35 a.m. Friday that someone had attempted entry to her home. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.
Hit-and-Run Accident - Police received a report of a hit-and-run accident at 2:22 a.m. Friday in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street. The driver of one of the vehicles had reportedly left the Cornerstone Restaurant, 421 South Fourteenth Street, without paying. Officers responded and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 3:21 a.m. Friday
from the 400 block of Fairview Avenue on both a Kay County and a city warrant
for failure to pay.
EDCUCATION
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Stephen Smallwood, 1996 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, encouraged teachers to step-out and take part in community activities during his address in "A Salute to Excellence in Education. Smallwood, who resides in Rattan, teaches drama and speech at Broken Bow High School.
The event is sponsored annually by the Ponca City Public School Foundation, and the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Progress. Members of both organizations were on hand to welcome new teachers and other educators.
Smallwood told of running for City Council winning and being instrumental in writing a grant for a new sewer system. He said that teachers have a lot to give to a community. He ran for City Council to prove to his students that they can achieve whatever they set out to do in life.
He said teachers need to ask, "What is that we want for our kids? What is it we want for our schools? What is it that we want for our communities? You are America's teachers. You are America's administrators. You are the people who have the bird's eye view of what we need to do to make education better in this country and you have the skills to make that happen.
"Excellence cannot be remote controlled and leaders of your school and your community know it. The formula for education has to be home grown, with support from the community, the school district and state."
He added, "The highest expectation of our kids can not start with them, we must expect more of ourselves, more of our teachers, more of our parents and families and more of employers and policy makers and citizens.
"America's teachers must take on more leadership roles and not just in implementing plans, go back and forth and we must be involved in every area that affects our kids, whether it be state, district, school, community. All of these levels must involve classroom teachers."
The educator also lobbied for teachers to have phones on their desks. He told of being called to the phone and when he came back a fight had broken out in the classroom.
Smallwood said his teaching skills have been enhanced by a job in the private sector as personnel officer for Manufacturers Hanover Corporation (now Chase Manhattan) in New York City.
He said, " I discovered that management in the corporate world could be similar to management in the classroom. By combining the experience gained in both sectors, I feel that I have found a way to be much more effective as a teacher, and that my degree of professionalism has increased."
One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of a $4,000 check to the Ponca City Public School Foundation to be used for grants. Keni Ray of Conoco made the presentation to Robin Richardson, president of the Foundation. Richardson noted that Conoco had been consistent since the beginning in supporting the program financially.
Master of ceremonies for the event was Larry Murphy. Tim Burg, trustee told about the Carolyn Berry Award, which went to Gary Gallagher.
The 1996-97 Teachers of the Year presentations were made by Dr. Bill White, superintendent of schools. Those receiving recognition were Karen Hinton, Kindergarten Center; Laneta Going, Garfield, Beth Grover, Liberty; Stephen Sargent, Lincoln, Lynna Summers, Roosevelt; Amy Hollingsworth, Trout; Beverly Barger, Union; Kathy Elston, Washington; Shelley Wilson, Woodlands; Opal Upshaw, Mid High; Freda Brisman, Middle School, and Charles Hedgcoth, Senior High.
Richardson presented the teachers of the year with certificates from the Partners in Education Program to be displayed in their schools.
Beth Grover, Liberty Elementary and District Teacher of the Year was presented several gift certificates by Richardson on behalf of the School Foundation.
Dr. Jane Thomason, trustee, announced the grant awards. Those receiving grants were Michael C. Grimes and John Munger at Ponca City High School grades 10-12, Bacteriologic Basics, $983; Tonya Scott, Ponca City High School, Flex Cam micro video and microphone, $2,109; Celeata McCleary, Mid High Eighth Grade Earth Sciences, Specific Gravity, $306; Michael Grimes, High School Eletrophoresis Separation and Technology, Ponca City High School, $1,464.
At the beginning of the program Queta Henderson, Mid High gave a testimonial about a grant she received and the reaction of the students. She said The Public School Foundation is a "Santa Claus" for teachers. She expressed appreciation on behalf of the teachers.
A total of 39 students from this area are among the 115,000 students included in the 20th Annual Edition of "The National Dean's List, 1996-97," just published by Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois.
Students are selected for this honor by their college deans, registrars or honor society advisors and must be in the upper 10 percent of their class, on their school's "Dean's List" or have earned a comparable honor.
Listed students are eligible to compete for $50,000 in scholarship awards funded by the publisher and may also use a referral service for future employment opportunities. More than 2,500 colleges and universities nationwide use the publication to recognize their academically qualified students.
Local students and the college they attend are listed below.
From Newkirk, Cari Clark, University of Kansas; Vanessa Miller, Oklahoma State University and Darrell Smith, Northern Oklahoma College.
Joanne Smith, Foraker, was listed from Rogers State College.
From Blackwell are Kira Arnold, Beth Buesing and Kara Buesing, all from Northern Oklahoma College.
Those from Tonkawa are Alla Rozanova, Jeff Soucek and Jared Weiberg, all from Northern Oklahoma College.
Students from Ponca City are Martha Butt and Amy Otto Saint Gregory's College; Gabriel Avila, Susan Haines, Robert Hardin, Stacy Shafer, Lisa Heck, Christina Keen, and Brett Powers, all of Oklahoma State University, Cynthia Poling, Phillips Graduate Seminary; Leah Hooker and Patrick Muchmore, University of Oklahoma; and Lisha Purkaple, Hardin Simmons University.
Students from Northern Oklahoma College are Cherry Cronin, Angela Edwards, Marley Miller, Tonja Pappan, Stacy Richardson, Kendra Teichmer, Jennifer Lathem, Karen Blake, Ryan Christian, Sharon Countryman, Justin Glover, Alicia Luebcke, Sherri Meyer and Pamela Prather.
Fashion Show
Ponca City High School's Marketing Education Program, which includes classes in fashion, marketing and management, will be putting on it's annual fashion show Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Howell Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1.50 for elementary students.
Indian Education Meeting
The Title IX Indian Education Parent Committee of Ponca City Schools will be meeting Nov. 4 at the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. All members and interested parents of Native American students are invited to attend.
First Christian Church has recently taken a survey of church members with an overall positive result, according to the Rev. Kent Dorsey, senior minister.
The survey reflected that most of those responding had attended First Christian for more than 20 years - in fact, the majority grew up in the church or joined because a relative was already a member. Eighty-two people transferred membership from another Disciples church and sixty people heard about First Christian from an acquaintance. A little over half of the members didn't visit any other churches in their search and most were looking for a church home the first time they visited First Christian, the survey indicated.
The pastor, a sense of belonging, friendliness and care that members show, fellowship, and the worship service all ranked extremely high as reasons for attending First Christian. Sunday school, children's ministry, youth ministry and serving also ranked high.
Needs of the congregation and individuals included homebound visitation and transportation to church events, both ranking high on the list
Improvements suggested by those participating indicated stairs and elevators were the most important facility improvement requested. Bathrooms, fellowship hall, entries, and kitchen all ranked a close second. Several mentioned several times in the comments section that the church needs more handicapped parking.
The survey showed there is a need for various types of support groups, Pastor Dorsey pointed out - grief, chronic illness, Alzheimer's and parenting, and six of those answering the survey indicated they would lead a support group.
Adult Bible study was one of the popular programs indicated, along with new Sunday School classes, weekly children's Bible club, church school classes not on Sunday, single's program and a scouting program were also high on the list. Those answering the survey also opted for small discussion groups.
Bob Corbin chaired the Task Force taking the survey. Working with Corbin were Susan Anderson, Vic Andrews, Fred Balduff, Regina Bookout, Betty Boyer, Boyd Braden, Sandra Brown, Nona Cales, Marge Cortright, Carolyn Edwards, Norma Erner, May Goins, Joan Riggs, Mildred Tapp and Tana Wilson.
The restoration and cleaning of the brick and stone facade at St. Mary's Church in Ponca City Is nearing completion, according to an account by Barbara Hay. The scaffolding and lift are coming down after many months of tedious work of re-pointing - replacing the mortar between the bricks, caulking, high pressure-washing, and applying a water-retardant finish. Parishioners Joe Welch and son, Bill, master brick-layers, have worked tirelessly for over six months around the various daily activities of St. Mary's School, many funerals, and numerous rain delays.
Interestingly, Barbara relates, Joe Welch comes from a long line of brick masons. He helped to build the bell tower and church building along with his father, N.H. Ted Welch in 1954. Grandfather Charles Welch was also a brick maker and brick mason who came during the land run of 1893, first to Perry, Okla., then, one week later, continued north after hearing what a great place Ponca City was to be. He immediately set up a brick plant in what is now Garfield Park, south of the present location of the church, and began making bricks. Many of the buildings in Ponca City contain his bricks, according to Barbara. And great-grandfather Leonard Welch was a brick maker and brick mason, as well, who came to Hennessey, Okla. from Colorado.
This recent project is one more in a long list of jobs done for St. Mary's Church by the Welch family through the years, which include an addition to the Parish Center, the enclosing of the priests' garages, laying a patio and building the wall around it and the air conditioning units along the east side of the church. As well, they have washed and re-pointed all the stone on the inside of the church and replaced the ceramic tiles on the roof of the bell tower below the cross. Once the work on the bell tower and the church building is completed, they plan to clean the stones on the school steps.
"This work is being done in preparation for the millennium celebration," Fr. John Michalicka, pastor at St. Mary's, said. "Joe and Bill have not only repaired or replaced loosened brick, but have removed forty-five years of accumulated grime. I am very grateful to all the people who have helped with the cleaning and restoration, especially Bill Schula and Joe and Bill Welch.
If Rome can do it, we're going to do it."
The Pioneer Bible Church, located at the corner of Third and Chestnut, extends a cordial invitation to the residents of Ponca City to attend its Fall Bible Conference, scheduled Sunday through Tuesday.
The Sunday services will be held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Special music will be presented at each service, along with a nursery.
Guest speaker will be Dr. Jeff Brooks of Knoxville, Tenn. Jeff is the Coordinator of International Field Relations, Ambassadors for Christ International and Director, Ambassadors for Christ USA.
Ambassadors for Christ had its beginning when an Australian evangelist and a dedicated layman, deeply concerned about the lack of evangelistic preaching, formed the Australian Institute of Evangelism in 1948. Ten years later, having changed its name to Ambassadors for Christ, the movement began its growth into an international fellowship of evangelists and Bible teachers. Currently found on five continents, AFCI is involved in helping develop national teams which are able to reach the churches and peoples of their own nations with the message of Christ.
For more information about the ministry of Pioneer Bible Church, check our home page at www.pcok.com/~pbchurch/ or call Pastor Larry Harris at 762-5669.
Grace Tabernacle of Praise Celebrating Anniversary
It's Grace Tabernacle of Praise celebrating its Fourth Anniversary and you are invited.
This Sunday at 10 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. there will be something for everyone at Grace Tabernacle of Praise, according to Pastor Tim Burnsworth.
Plans are for singing, drama, plays, food, fun, fellowship and games for young, and young at heart.
God has truly blessed the church this past four years, Pastor Burnsworth said. "Come and celebrate Jesus with us." For more information call 765-1917.
Prince of Peace Lutherans Plan Youth Activities
Don't miss the fun at the "First Fall Family Hayrack Ride" - hopefully it will be an annual event. The youth of the church have been working hard and are excited about this event. It will take place this Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the home of Bill and Bambi Correll, 1300 NE Tower Road.
The hay ride will be $2 per person or $5 per family. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided for 50 cents each. There will be lots of fun and games, so invite all your friends and family and join the fun. For more information, contact Bambi at 762-8823. The event will be canceled in case of rain.
Prince of Peace wishes a "happy birthday" to Joanna Bisig, Lisa Mena, Tyler Evans, Fred Bauer, and Kristyl Richardson.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Youth Set Garage Sale
Good Shepherd Lutheran's Youth Group is holding a garage sale at the old Osage Donut Shop, east of Ponca City on U.S. 60, Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. For sale will be children's clothing and shoes, computer parts, toys, household items, and many other items.
Everyone welcome.
First Baptist Women's Conference Set
Julie Dilbeck and Judi Boyer will be leading the second annual First Baptist Women's Conference. The event begins Nov. 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel with seminars beginning at 9 a.m. Ticket price is $15 and reservations must be made no later than Nov. 12 by calling the church at 765-4427.
Theme of the conference is based on I Timothy 4:14. "Do not neglect the gift that is in you" with a secondary theme of creating holiday traditions and memories.
Community Christian Is Looking For Instrumentalists for Orchestra
The Christian Youth Orchestra at Community Christian Church will be having rehearsals Sunday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Each rehearsal will last about 45 minutes.
The orchestra is scheduled to play in worship on Sunday, Nov. 16.
CYO is for youth who play strings, brass or woodwind instruments,and instrumentalists should contact David Webster at 7623857 for more information ab out being a part of this group and obtaining music.
The music ministry of Community Christian is also looking for brass players,
trumpets, horns, baritones, trombones and tubas to form a brass choir for
Advent. Instrumentalists interested in playing should contact Webster at
the above number. Practices will start soon.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Going into tonight's game against District 6A-4 front runner Sand Springs, coach Rick Sodowsky would like for his Wildcats to take up where they left off against Sapulpa last week.
Sodowsky says the two teams - Sand Springs and Sapulpa - are a lot alike on offense. Both sport tough running games, but Sand Springs will throw a little more (Sapulpa passed not at all against the Wildcats).
The big difference between the two teams is than Sand Springs is bigger on defense, a fact that may give Sodowsky's plan problems.
The Wildcats were able to handle the lighter Sapulpa defense last week, scoring twice on long drives. The Cats dominated the ball in the second half, but had trouble with turnovers.
"We can't give Sand Springs a short field, either," Sodowsky said, noting that Sapulpa only had half the field or less to go on three of their four offensive touchdowns.
Sand Springs is led by fullback/tailback Pedro Negron, who has over 1,000 yards rushing on the season. Tailback Marc Brown was the team's leading rusher until he was injured last week. Sodowsky says he thinks Brown will play tonight.
But perhaps the Sand Springs back than concerns Sodowsky most is quarterback Keith Hooks. The 5-9, 148-pound junior possesses good speed in addition to a good arm.
He is most dangerous, Sodowsky says, when he scrambles.
"We have to contain Hooks," the coach said. "He can really hurt you if he gets loose."
The Sand Springs defense is big and in some cases speedy.
"Their two three-techniques (tackles), Josh Wilson (5-10, 222 junior) and Heath Sutherland (6-0, 250 senior) are very active," Sodowsky said. "In the film we saw they were all over the place."
But the Ponca City coach is not sure the Sandites' defense has really been run tested.
"No one has really tried to run on them," Sodowsky said. "Everyone we've seen has given up on the run and tried to throw the ball. I think the biggest mistake Stillwater made last week (in a 17-11 loss) was not running the ball more."
The Wildcats are out of the running for the playoffs, which may be beneficial, according to the coach.
"The team seems more relaxed now that the pressure is off," Sodowsky said. "I think that has helped us on offense."
Tailback Joe Roland has taken over the lead in rushing for the Wildcats. He now has 319 yards on 76 carries, averaging 4.4 yards a carry. He has scored five touchdowns.
Toby Redleaf, who is seeing more and more action, has 190 yards on 53 carries, averaging 3.6 yards.
Quarterback Eric Michael has rushed for 284 yards, averaging 3.8 yards a carry.
Michael has completed 57 of 144 passes for 875 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Wes Swygert and Ryan Treadway continue to be his favorite receivers. Swygert has 21 catches for 339 yards and five touchdowns. Treadway has 18 catches for 182 yards and two scores.
Linebacker Jay Bentley is the Wildcats leading tackler, with 90 tackles, 32 unassisted.
Safety Roland has seen less time on the defensive side of the ball lately, but still has 77 tackles, 25 unassisted. Roland has recovered two fumbles. Bentley has a fumble recovery and an interception.
Redleaf is third on the tackle chart with 70, 17 unassisted.
Perhaps the best things the Wildcats have going for them tonight is history.
The last time Sand Springs wandered into Sullins Stadium, the Wildcats shocked the Sandites, 17-14, in 1995. In fact, the Wildcats had won three straight from Sand Springs before the Sandites broke the string, 35-16, last year.
"Over the years we do play Sand Springs as well as anybody," Sodowsky said.
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Football Notes - All children dressed in Halloween costumes will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent to tonight's game between Ponca City and Sand Springs. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Tonight's High School Football
Ponca City vs. Sand Springs
Where: Sullins Stadium.
When: Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
Rankings: Sand Springs is ranked fourth in 6A.
Records: Ponca City 3-5, Sand Springs is 8-0.
Last Year: Sand Springs won 35-16
Injuries: None new for Wildcats.
Importance: Sand Springs has a one-game lead in the district and seeking an unbeaten season
Radio: WBBZ (1230 AM), Ponca City.
Weather: Cool, with lows expected in the 50s.
Hoopfest - Po-Hi basketball coaches Ron Arthur and Dana Pulley would like to invite the public out Saturday for "Hoopfest," an entire day of basketball action featuring teams from Enid, Guthrie, Tonkawa, Miami, Blackwell, and Ponca City
Boys and girls teams, both varsity and junior varsity, will compete. Hoopfest is free to the public.
Play will get underway at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 6 p.m. A new game will begin every hour, with all three high school gyms featuring a different matchup.
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Football Party - The YMCA End-of-the-Season football party will be held Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the YMCA. All coaches, players and family members are urged to attend.
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Hacker Shines - Ponca City's Chad Hacker enjoyed a stellar game last Saturday to help lead Central Oklahoma to a 31-14 victory over Ouachita Baptist.
Hacker, a 5-10, 160-pound wide receiver, had 31 yards on three catches to help improve the No. 10-ranked Bronchos to 7-1 for the season.
Hacker is a l977 graduate of Ponca City High School.
UCO returns to action Saturday when the Bronchos host Southwestern Oklahoma in a 2 p.m. contest at Wantland Stadium.
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P&R Basketball - The Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registration forms for the elementary girls' basketball leagues. All girls must be currently enrolled in fourth through six grades. Forms have been distributed throughout all the schools in the Ponca City area. All registration forms and player fees must be returned to the Parks and Recreation Department, 905 West Hartford. There will be a $2 fee due on or before Nov. 3 After that date there will be a late fee of $5 per player.
District 6A-4
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Sand Springs 5-0 8-0 235 55
Stillwater 4-1 7-1 264 124
Enid 4-1 5-3 169 147
Sapulpa 3-2 5-3 169 147
Bartlesville 2-3 3-5 127 189
Ponca City 1-4 3-5 113 201
Washington 1-4 1-7 99 211
Shawnee 0-5 1-7 68 196
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Sand Springs at Ponca City. x-Sapulpa at Enid. x-Bartlesville at Washington. x-Stillwater at Shawnee.
District 4A-2
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
McLoud 5-0 8-0 225 32
Cushing 4-1 7-1 156 88
Blackwell 3-2 6-2 187 152
Cleveland 3-2 5-3 169 130
Glenpool 3-2 5-3 159 171
Harrah 1-4 3-5 123 175
Tecumseh 1-4 2-6 144 186
Mannford 0-5 2-6 124 235
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Tecumseh at McLoud. x-Harrah at Blackwell. x-Glenpool at Mannford. x-Cushing at Cleveland
District 2A-5
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Nowata 5-0 8-0 258 64
Berryhill 5-0 7-0 360 17
Pawnee 3-2 5-3 145 108
Perkins 2-3 5-3 211 188
Sperry 2-3 2-6 108 235
Caney Valley 1-4 3-5 122 219
Metro Chr. 1-4 2-6 90 226
Hominy 1-4 1-7 80 207
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Metro Christian at Hominy. x-Nowata at Berryhill. x-Caney Valley at Pawnee. x-Sperry at Perkins.
District A-5
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Tonkawa 6-0 8-0 384 35
Mounds 5-2 5-3 253 224
Liberty 4-2 6-2 196 186
Newkirk 4-2 5-3 160 115
Barnsdall 4-2 4-4 199 142
Woodland 3-3 3-5 119 182
Okla. Union 1-5 1-7 112 281
Drumright 1-6 1-7 129 302
Kiefer 0-6 0-8 19 251
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Kiefer at Drumright. Davenport at Mounds. x-Tonkawa at Woodland. x-Newkirk at Liberty. x-Barnsdall at Okla. Union.
District B-3
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Foyil 3-0 8-1 341 72
Copan 2-1 6-2 281 237
Morrison 2-1 2-6 179 256
Prue 1-2 4-4 262 148
Yale 1-2 4-4 140 191
So. Coffey. 0-3 2-6 111 239
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Foyil at S. Coffeyville. x-Copan at Yale. x-Morrison at Prue.
District C-3
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Medford 4-0 7-1 263 90
Kremlin 4-0 6-2 217 148
Ringwood 3-2 4-4 176 109
Pond Creek 2-2 2-5 82 221
Wakita 1-3 4-3 235 222
Cov-Douglas 1-4 1-7 112 264
DC-Lamont 0-4 1-7 104 241
This Week's Games
Thursday: x-Deer Creek-Lamont at Medford
Friday: x-Kremlin at Covington-Douglas. Ringwood open. x-Wakita at Pond Creek.
District C-4
Dist. All
School W-L W-L PF PA
Bluejacket 3-0 4-4 236 265
White Oak 3-1 5-3 302 166
Shidler 3-2 4-4 177 259
Bowlegs 1-2 2-6 128 220
Welch 1-3 1-7 106 258
Midway 0-3 1-4 68 189
This Week's Games
Friday: x-Bowlegs at Bluejacket. x-Tyro Christian, Kan at Shidler. Watts at White Oak. x-Midway at Welch.
Past and present acquaintances of Milo and Edna Davis, long-time residents of Kay County, are invited to attend a 50th anniversary event 2-4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Red Cross Building in Blackwell. The couple resides at 3824 Windscape Court, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73179.
The couple met at a evening worship service in the Blackwell Baptist Church. His occupation was as an electrician and instrument technician at Blackwell Zinc. He retired from American Metal Climax in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Davis is a homemaker. The couple has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The celebration is being hosted by Cindy and Allen Davis of Yukon. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have four sons, Milo J. Davis of Houston, Texas, Dwayne L. Davis of Norman, Allen V. Davis of Yukon and Larry G. Davis of Oklahoma City.
Eleven members were present in the home of Nancy Taylor for the Oct. 27 meeting of Eta Delta chapter of Beta sigma Phi sorority. Kim Klososky, licensed Massage Therapist, presented an informative program on the benefits of massage therapy. She is a graduate of the Austin School of Massage with over 300 hours of instruction and is licensed by the Texas State Board.
Sylvia Smith presided at the business meeting and Betty Wyatt distributed the new Beta Sigma Phi cookbooks. Cecelia Schieber announced that the monthly service projects for the year had been approved with "The Bunny Lady" selected as the chapter's October project. The door prize for the meeting was won by Carol Mounts.
Plans were finalized for those members going on the Branson Getaway trip Nov. 7-9. Marilyn Jouret will host the Nov. 10 meeting and the annual waffle supper will be held at the home of Don and Cecelia Schieber on Nov. 23 with Pat Sipe co-hosting. The date for the Christmas party and Secret Sister Gift Exchange in the home of Betty Wyatt has been changed to Dec. 15.
Members of Xi Delta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, met in the home of Lisa Mena on Oct. 27. Refreshments included homemade bread and cranberry tea. Plans were discussed for a service project with the Child Development Center. The group will participate in a painting project Nov. 1.
Plans were also made for the annual Preferential Tea when all the Ponca City chapters of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
Jody Sanford invited members to bring a guest to her home on Nov. 20 for a Thanksgiving dinner celebration.
Pat Schissler, chapter president and grandmother of Amelia Anna Marie Brown, led the group in the closing prayer. Becky Bezdek will host the Nov. 24 meeting.
The Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a co-educational exercise program at the Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodlands. Classes will be held Monday-Wednesday-Friday starting at 9:30 a.m. Cost of the program is $17.50 or $30 for couples. Classes will begin Nov. 3.
"Fit for Life" is an exercise program for those with special needs. The routines are choreographed and set to "motivating" music using exercise physiology and aerobic concepts. The "follow-the-leader" format will consist of a warm-up, 30-minute segment plus a toning segment.
The low impact class is a good choice for exercise beginners. During class participants will use low-poundage weights and x-ertubes for toning. A chair workout is incorporated during toning routines. Stretching exercise is an important part of this class.
Participants can expect benefits of improved flexibility, agility, coordination, strength and improved metabolism and is recommended for the "young at heart." Those attending should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. The Park department will provide the x-ertubes. Participants are asked to bring their own low poundage weights.
For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department or Yolanda Trant at 762-7243.
Announcing the birth of a daughter, Tesia Dara, are Cynthia and John Brzozowske of Oklahoma City. She was born at 6:23 p.m. Oct. 9, 1997 at Midwifery Health Practitioners in Oklahoma City. She weighed 6-pounds, 12-ounces.
Maternal grandparents are Darlene and Richard Sherrod of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Sally and Jerry Gren of Piedmont.
Paternal great-grandparents are Sophia and Julious Brzozowske of Victoria, Texas. Tesia Dara has a brother, Isaac Christian Brzozowske.
Caitlyn Michelle Seeliger is the name selected by Carl and Michelle Seeliger of Perry for their daughter born at 3:12 p.m. Oct. 21, 1997 in Ponca City. The baby weighed 8-pounds, 6-ounces and was 21 1/4-inches long. She has a brother, Garrett Logan Seeliger, 1-year-old.
Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Marilyn Jantz of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Keith Seeliger of Tecumseh and the late Sally Seeliger.
Great-grandparents are Dewey and Frances Jantz of Hobart, Eunice Vursels of Soccoro, N. M., Alfred and Freida Hall of Burbank and Margret Seeliger of Perry.
Following a recent series of get-acquainted parties and meetings 430
men from 62 Oklahoma communities have pledged social fraternities at the
University of Oklahoma. Pledging from Ponca City is Marcos Reyes, Sigma
Alpha Epsilon.
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