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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, October 21, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPolice Checking On Sixth Rape In Past 30 Days Police Checking On Sixth Rape In Past 30 DaysBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Another rape has been reported in Ponca City bringing the total to six reported rapes in the last 30 days. The latest case was reported by a 22-year-old woman, claiming she was raped in the 700 block of North Union Street early Tuesday morning. Police reportedly have a suspect in the case. As alarming as the number may be police have solved the majority of the cases and are confident that there is no connection between the six. “We are very concerned with the number of recent reported rapes,” Assistant Police Chief Clayton Johnson said. “However we do not believe the cases are related.” And according to police spokesperson Sherry Bowers most of the victims knew their assailants. Of the six cases, Johnson reported that two have been cleared by arrests, and warrants are pending on two others. “One was deactivated after an investigation showed it was unfounded and the other remains under investigation,” Johnson said. Health Department Sets Flu Vaccination ClinicsPeople of any age can get influenza! Most people are ill with influenza for only a few days, but some get much sicker and may need to be hospitalized. The viruses that cause influenza can change often. Because of this the influenza vaccine is updated each year by replacing at least one of the vaccine viruses with a newer one. Protection develops 1 to 2 weeks after the shot. People at risk for getting a serious case of influenza or complications — of people in close contact with them — should get the vaccine. People suggested to receive the vaccine are: *Everyone 65 years of age or older. *Residents of long term care facilities housing persons with chronic medical conditions. *Anyone who has a serious long-term chronic disorder of the pulmonary or cardiovascular systems. *Anyone whose immune system is weakened because of HIV/AIDS, treatment with drugs such as long-term steroids, and cancer treatment with x-rays or drugs. *Physicians, nurses, or anyone else coming in close contact with people at risk of serious influenza. The Kay County Health Department will be providing influenza vaccinations on Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location will be at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley in Ponca City. Please note the change in location. If you have any questions please call the Kay County Health Department at 762-1641. DuPont Earnings Fall As Conoco Spins Off(PRNewswire) WILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont reported 67-cent third quarter diluted earnings per share before nonrecurring items compared with a third quarter record 85 cents earned in 1997. A reported net loss of 54 cents per share occurred for the quarter including a net charge of $1.21 per share for nonrecurring items. These include an 18 cents per share extraordinary charge for early redemption of debt, 83 cents per share for the write-off of acquired in-process R&D, a 23 cents a share charge related to company-wide productivity improvement initiatives, partly offset by a 3-cents-a-share gain on sale of assets. The spin-off of Conoco, which is to begin Thursday with the sale of stock for the initial public offering, was reflected in the earnings with Conoco’s performance listed as “discontinued operations.” Third Quarter Highlights During the third quarter, the company took major steps toward positioning itself for greater competitiveness in selected markets: — Completed acquisition of Merck & Co.’s interest in The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company and successfully launched Sustiva, a drug for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. — Announced the fourth quarter IPO of Conoco followed by the planned “split off” of remaining shares next year via an exchange to DuPont shareholders. — Identified and began implementing productivity improvement initiatives including personnel reductions in the company’s core businesses. — Announced planned fourth quarter sale of remaining interest in coal operations. In view of the planned divestiture of Conoco, beginning this quarter results for the company’s core businesses will be reported as earnings from continuing operations “The combination of lower demand from weakening global economies, lower oil prices and the negative impact of a strong U.S. dollar on selling prices resulted in a decline from record third quarter earnings last year,” said DuPont President and Chief Executive Officer Charles O. Holliday Jr. “We are responding directly to these difficult business conditions by intensifying our previously announced productivity actions, which include reduction of employment costs, rationalization of assets and our increased emphasis on cost-effective raw material sourcing.” Holliday added, “With the expectation of a challenging global economy in 1999, we intend to maintain our emphasis on productivity while we continue to aggressively focus our businesses.” Results From Continuing Operations Income from continuing operations before nonrecurring items was $610 million or $.53 per share compared with $725 million or $.63 per share. For the nine months to-date, income from continuing operations was $2,231 million, or $1.94 per share versus $2,359 million, or $2.05 per share, down 5 percent. Year-to-date sales were $18.7 billion, up 3 percent. Sales in the third quarter were $6.0 billion, up 7 percent, compared with $5.7 billion in the prior year adjusted to exclude sales from divested businesses. Sales from acquired businesses added $695 million, or 12 percent. Excluding sales from acquired businesses, third quarter sales were 5 percent below last year. Results From Discontinued Operations After reflecting adjustments for discontinued operations reporting, Conoco’s third quarter 1998 after-tax operating income was $220 million compared to a third quarter record of $295 million in 1997. Income from discontinued operations for the quarter was $160 million or $.14 per share compared to $256 million or $.22 per share in 1997, with the primary difference versus after tax operating income being the allocation of interest expense based on net assets. Results for the quarter were adversely affected by market conditions that have affected the petroleum industry in general. Conoco’s worldwide net realized oil price was $12.29 per barrel, down $5.67 or 32 percent from last year’s $17.96. Worldwide natural gas prices averaged $2.08 per thousand cubic feet for the quarter compared with $2.17 last year, down 4 percent. Worldwide crude oil production was down 10 percent to 292,000 barrels per day (bpd) primarily due to the absence of properties sold in late 1997. Worldwide natural gas production was up 14 percent to 1,374 million cubic feet per day, with U.S. production rising some 32 percent. Worldwide-refined product sales were 1,081,000 bpd, down 1 percent versus 1997. Last week Conoco Inc. reported its third quarter results in an amendment to the registration statement covering the planned initial public offering of Conoco stock. Those results were on a different reporting basis than the discontinued operations reporting discussed above. Because of the status of the registration statement, the company is unable to make any other comments regarding Conoco’s third quarter performance. Nearly NewsThose OSU or OU fans who were thinking about dropping in on the Bedlam party Thursday at Wentz Camp will find the doors locked and the lights out. No, the other fans aren’t hiding from you. There just wasn’t enough interest in the party, so it was canceled. NN knows that it has nothing to do with the disappointing seasons being experienced by the two state schools. One thing is for sure about this weekend, one of the teams will end the day with a victory. Legendary Tony Bennett To Open OKC Pops SeriesOKLAHOMA CITY — Legendary recording artist Tony Bennett will open the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s NationsBank Pops Series at the Myriad Arena on Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. Tony Bennett has been called the singer’s singer and has received high praise from his colleagues through the years. The late Frank Sinatra stated, “Tony Bennett is the best in the business.” Over the past five years, Tony Bennett has sold more that three million records worldwide and two albums — “Perfectly Frank” and “Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged.” The MTV generation first took Tony Bennett to heart during his appearance with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the 1993 MTV Video Awards ceremony. “Tony Bennett has not just bridged the generation gap.” pointed out The New York Times, “he has demolished it. He has solidly connected with a younger crowd weaned on rock. And there have been no compromises.” Besides being an accomplished singer and entertainer, Bennett is also an artist, painting every day, even while on tour. His paintings are exhibited around the world. Bennett was born in Astoria, Queens in 1926, the son of a grocer and Italian-born immigrant. He served three years in the Army, and has spent the last 40 years entertaining — at first wherever he could. His first big hit was “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” His most recent album, The Playground, is a family-themed release featuring duets with Elmo, Kermit the Frog, and Rosie O’Donnell. The eight-time Grammy winner has also released his autobiography, “The Good Life,” which will be published by Pocket Books this November. Joel Levine, music director of the Philharmonic, will lead the orchestra in a first half of musical favorites such as a Salute to Irving Berlin, a Suite from “Lion King,” a Cabaret Medley, and Battle Hymn of the Republic featuring The Chamber Choir from Oklahoma City University under the direction of Stephen Coker. The evening’s concert is sponsored by Mathis Brothers, American Fidelity Group, the Associate Board and Banker’s; it is also funded in part by Allied Arts and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Tickets are $36, $28, $20 and $13 and are available by calling (405) TIC-KETS (842-5387) or (405) 297-3000. They can also be purchased at the Performing Arts Source Ticket Office at the 3rd retail floor of 50 Penn Place, Rose State College Performing Art Theater, Myriad Ticket Office or at any CD Warehouse locations. Board Unanimous in Vote Not To Rescind Policy on HiringBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor A unanimous decision was made Tuesday night not to rescind the policy previously adopted to hire teachers based on their professional expertise. The decision was made after a grievance hearing was held between the Ponca City Board of Education and the Ponca City Association of Classroom Teachers. On Aug. 10, 1998, the Ponca City Board of Education passed a revision to the Board Policy on the employment of teachers. The change to the policy allows the board to grant additional experience on the salary schedule commensurate with his/her teaching experience and/or professional expertise. Linda Hendrix, representative from the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA), and Mary Ann Sudbury, spokesman for ACT, addressed the board regarding the policy. Sudbury said the ACT believes the new policy was in violation of the negotiated contract between the ACT and the Board of Education. She emphasized that ACT was concerned about the phrase “and/or professional expertise.” She commented that professional experience is not teaching experience and that the board should have brought the policy to the negotiating table in July when the contract between the two was adopted. Gary Bracken, attorney for Ponca City Public Schools, commented that the position of the board is that the policy adopted is a new policy, not a modified policy. Dr. Bill White, superintendent, was called as a witness and responded to questions from Bracken and Hendrix. White said that many policies have been reevaluated this year thanks to the help of board member, Andrea Morriss. “Without this flexibility (allowing professional experience on the salary schedule) we will continue to lose qualified candidates to other school districts,” White said. Hendrix responded by saying that the ACT sympathizes with the problems in bringing new teachers to the school but their concern is that the policy wasn’t brought to them. The decision was also made for administrators to meet with the ACT to discuss the new policy. Other Items The other item on the agenda included a public hearing for the purpose of taking public comments on financial matters, including past and future expenditures of the Ponca City Public Schools. Jeff Denton, chief financial officer, said the purpose of the budget is to provide a financial plan for the implementation of the instructional goals and plans of the Ponca City Public Schools for the 1998-99 school year. Addition programs that have added additional money are the four-year-old program, the SHARE program and the Goals 2000 grant for $250,000. Additional expenditures included 17.5 new positions, an alternative education administrator, a computer tech, step increases for all staff, the filling of vacant positions from last year, the state flex plan insurance payment, the FICA association and curriculum assessment and textbooks. A total budget of $23,700,280.02 has been set for fiscal year 1998-1999 with $684,186.38 increase in revenue. Denton told the board that around 86 percent of the total budget is for payroll expenses including administrative, direct instruction and support staff. Lion Mascot Makes a Roar for D.A.R.E.A lion was released in Ponca City this week — Daren the lovable lion. Daren is the new mascot of the D.A.R.E. program. United Supermarkets of Oklahoma donated the funds to purchase the costume for use in local programs. D.A.R.E. officer, Sgt. Regeneia Van Arsdale of the Ponca City Police Department will coordinate Daren’s appearances throughout the state. The costume will be used at schools during D.A.R.E. assemblies and classes. Daren will also make appearances at program fund raisers and raise state-wide awareness of the D.A.R.E. program. United Supermarkets have been a huge supporter of the D.A.R.E. program in Ponca City and other communities. There are 28 United Stores in 24 communities in Oklahoma. All but two of the communities have D.A.R.E. programs in their schools. Owner, Jay Snell, stated that “D.A.R.E. is an important program and United Supermarkets is committed to helping keep it in our schools.” Daren is making his debut during Red Ribbon Week, October 26-31, right here in Ponca City. During this week, students across the nation celebrate being drug-free. Daren will be appearing at several area schools and will help hand out prizes for the D.A.R.E. sponsored coloring and poster contests. Daren will greet kids and pass out treats at the annual downtown Ponca City “trick or treat” on Thursday, October 29. On Halloween, Daren will travel to Bartlesville to help with a special D.A.R.E. fun day at the United Supermarkets there, beginning at 3 p.m. The Ponca City Police Department is excited about the roar Daren will make for D.A.R.E., and is thankful for the support of local businesses like United Supermarkets. Four Teens Held After Truck TheftBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Four Ponca City runaway teenagers, ages 13 to 16, were arrested late Tuesday night after being found in a vehicle, stolen from a Ponca City business. The owner of the business, The Boat House, 2100 East Lake Road, Darryl Howey says that damage estimates could be high. “They rammed the trucks into the boats forcing them into two of the building’s air conditioning units,” Howey said. “If those units have to be replaced it could cost up to $20,000.” That figure does not include costs associated with the damage to the two trucks or the boats, or fencing which surrounds the business that the teens allegedly destroyed when entering the businesses. According to police the juveniles were pulled over by Stillwater Police and it was learned that the vehicle they were driving was reported stolen from Ponca City. They told authorities that they had taken the first pickup truck, wrecked it into a tree and went back for the other one. The first vehicle was later recovered on Lake Road. The juveniles were released to local authorities and charges are pending. Anson, Ponca To Present Show at Pawnee Bill RanchPAWNEE — A two-person art show by Barbara Anson of Ralston and Carl Ponca of Fairfax will be presented with clay sculptures, oil paintings and acrylic paintings Nov. 8-29 at the Pawnee Bill Ranch Museum near Pawnee. A reception for the artists will be sponsored by the Friends of the Pawnee Bill Ranch Association at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the museum, who manages the historic ranch for the Oklahoma Historical Society. The art will be displayed during regular museum hours without charge, he said. “The clay art will present western history subjects,” said Ledford, “and the paintings will depict prairie landscapes.” Anson, who formerly worked at the Pawnee Bill Ranch, has been drawing and painting since childhood but only recently has begun extensive work with clay. “I always have had a love of the outdoors and the West,” she said. “My sculpture has allowed me to express these passions through the medium of clay.” Ponca, who is Anson’s teacher, has worked professionally as a museum director and has taught at college and university levels. He has art works in exhibits and collections throughout the United States and in France, England, Greece, Japan, South Africa and Germany. He currently teaches at the Fairfax Art Association and works privately in studios in Fairfax and Santa Fe, N.M. Ponca received bachelor’s degrees from the Kansas City Art Institute and the California College of Arts and Crafts. He received his masters in art education at Sul Ross University. He also has studied at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico and at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Professionally, he has worked at Sul Ross, the University of Texas, the Institute of American Indian Art, the Mid-America All Indian Center and the Osage Tribal Museum. The Pawnee Bill Ranch is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday and Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the ranch at (918) 762-2513. Wheat PricesPrices as of 11 a.m. Today Farmer’s Co-op Assn. Wheat 2.73 Milo 3.07 Soybeans 4.94 MidweekCounty Groups Celebrate Year’s Worth of ActivitiesOctober 19-25 is FCE Week — a time to recognize the numerous people who contribute to the quality of life in Kay County through their involvement in the Association for Family and Community Education. Kay County’s incoming FCE president Earleine Harman of Nardin FCE appointed past FCE president Rita Gay Wilkerson of Salt Fork FCE as county historian for the 1999-2000 year. Wilkerson was past president during 1978-79. Marjorie Smith of Nardin FCE will replace Francis Girardeau of New Creations FCE next year as building chairman. Kildare FCE’s Moni Neville is the current county secretary and will continue the duties for next year. Karen Overman is this year’s health safety and nutrition chairman. Next will be Eleanor Eggers. This year’s treasurer is Eleanor Eggers and next year will be Joyce Crouch of New Creations FCE. Publicity chairman next year will be Sondra Ailey of Nardin FCE. Known for many years by other names, the FCEorganization is focusing on contemporary issues, having outgrown the old “farm wife” image of a group only interested in sewing and canning. Today’s members of FCE groups include urban and rural adults of all ages — and not all are women. Men are now very involved in the operation of the household and many are interested in learning more about nutrition and health, food safety and preparation, financial management and budgeting, and child development, care and abuse prevention. (All those topics are available through FCE.) And members can still learn about safe home canning and making quilts, if they are interested. FCE groups are responsible for getting a lot done in their homes, churches, schools and communities. Membership allows them to make new friends, learn new things, serve their community and develop leadership potential, not to mention the financial savings offered through the national branch of the organization. At the local level, Kay County’s eight individual FCE organizations unify county-wide for larger projects and educational activities. Kay County FCE operates under the direction of an executive committee of four elected officers and 10 appointed officers and committee chairmen. Committees are made up of volunteers from each local group who plan, conduct and evaluate all the organization’s activities. Monthly educational lessons are made available through their adviser, Kay County extension home economist Mary Rhyne, and each group sends a representative to the lesson and share what they learned with members at the individual group’s next meeting. Lessons conducted this year included picture-perfect photography, shopping by mail, ripoffs and frauds, genealogy, Medicare fraud and abuse, clothing buying skills, home decorating tips, memory skills, plants for improved mental health, and food and drug interactions. Local Youth Clubs, Troops Invited for Service ProjectsLocal clubs and troops of the six largest national youth organizations, representing some 13 million young Americans, are invited to enter their best community service projects as part of the Colgate Youth for America campaign. Colgate-Palmolive Company presents cash grants of up to $2,000 for the most creative and best executed projects by local units of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire and 4-H. A celebrity panel of judges who volunteer their time and talent to the campaign will determine the top winners. Past judges have included Alex Trebek, Andrew Shue, Ethan Hawke, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Phylicia Rashad, Jack Wagner, Dean Cain, Yasmine Bleeth, Jonathan Silverman and more than 40 other popular stars. Clubs have until March 15, 1999, to develop and execute programs of value to their communities and send their reports to the Colgate Youth for America campaign. Participants range from 5-year-olds to high school teens. Recently announced top-winning projects in last year’s campaign reflect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of today’s kids in their approach to modern problems. A Girls Incorporated unit from Georgia renovated an old school cafeteria to resemble a dinner theater, then wrote and performed for the community with productions addressing peer problems. A Boy Scout troop from Missouri constructed an outdoor classroom on the grounds of an elementary school which had become a local dumping field, and the project has since become a model for the state’s environmental education program. A Girl Scout troop from Maine created “safe spots” throughout their community where children could stop if they were hurt or felt unsafe, and merchants or officials could call police or parents in an emergency. A 4-H club from North Carolina collected suitcases for children in foster care and initiated a public awareness campaign, speaking at community churches and events and posting flyers throughout their town. A Boys and Girls Club from California created a program which introduces video production to teens by broadcasting live community events and city council meetings, and has produced several programs on the history of their town. A Camp Fire group from Washington cares for special-needs children on Saturdays and at summer camp after the members have completed a training course in sign language, CPR, first aid and responsive play. “We’re proud of kids who work hard to solve problems in their communities and create a better world for all of us. Colgate Youth for America honors these special young people and encourages others to follow their positive examples,” says Jennifer Marcus Barbara, program director. To date, the Colgate-Palmolive Company has awarded close to $6 million to America’s kids through Youth for America. The campaign, initiated in 1972 to encourage social responsibility, has been honored by The White House under five different administrations, has received a Freedoms Foundation Award, is included in The Points of Light directory, and is praised annually by members of Congress, governors and mayors across the nation. Entry forms are now available through regional offices of the national organizations, or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Colgate Youth for America Campaign, P.O. Box 1058, FDR Station, New York, N.Y. 10150-1058. Entry forms can also be obtained on-line at www.colgate.com. To learn more about past winning local programs, e-mail the Colgate Youth for America program at fcwOO1@aol.com or check out Colgate’s web site at www.colgate.com. Gospel Trio Slated Nov. 12 at Hutchins“If you’re going to dream,” says Joyce Martin McCollough, “have BIG dreams because they’re the kind of dreams that God has for you.” Joyce, her younger brother Jonathan Martin, and their younger sister, Judy Martin Hess, should know. Together these talented siblings make up the award-winning trio The Martins. Joyce, Jonathan, and Judy began their journey of dreams in an 800-square foot, single-wall house located in rural Arkansas. “You could see the dogs and the cats and the chickens under the house. During the winter we would gather around the fireplace because it didn’t have electricity or anything like that. We would hold the quilts in front of the fire and get them really, really, really hot, then wrap up in them and run and get into bed — all wrapped up to stay warm.” Those years in that cabin yielded some of the best memories for the three siblings and as Joyce shares, “During that time, God began to give us a love for one another — and we started singing.” One of their first performances was in their home church just across the Louisiana state line, the Tillou Baptist Church. Within a few years they were recording independent albums and performing full time at churches and concert halls and experiencing life on the road. Then came their biggest concert: a 1992 performance in a ladies’ room in Indiana, with an audience of one. Mark Lowry and Michael English of the Gaither Vocal Band were recording a Gaither video and invited The Martins to tag along. At the chosen moment, they crammed the siblings in the bathroom and called Gloria Gaither over for an impromptu, acappella rendition of the hymn "He Leadeth Me.” Gloria was so touched, she told her husband, “Bill, you need to hear these kids sing.” Soon after, Bill signed The Martins to his record label and the three still frequent the stage with Bill Gaither on his “Homecoming” concerts. Now, a few albums and a few Dove Awards later, these three kids from rural Arkansas have reached the pinnacle of success in Christian music. Because of this success, The Martins were recently honored with the 1998 Governor’s Award of Excellence for their outstanding achievements in the field of Gospel Music by Gov. Mike Huckabee from their home state of Arkansas, and June 15 was declared “The Martins’ Day” in the state of Arkansas. According to Joyce Martin McCollough, The Martins’ latest album, Dream Big, is a compilation of southern-gospel, pop and inspirational songs that challenge the listener to “Dream Big.” The Martins will be performing at Ponca City’s Hutchins Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. Special guest will be Contemporary Christian artist Greg Long. Tickets are $8 for groups of 10 or more, $10 advanced, $12 at the door, and $15 reserved seating. Reserved seating is available only through KLVV. Tickets are on sale at Christian bookstores in Ponca City, Enid and Stillwater or by phone order at 580-767-1400 or 1-800-FAITH88. The concert is sponsored by Christian radio KLVV broadcasting on 88.7 FM Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas, 98.3 FM Enid, 106.7 FM Stillwater and 97.3 FM Guthrie & Northern Edmond. Treasurer Lists Available County Owned PropertiesKay County Treasurer Pat Schieber would like to make people aware they can purchase certain pieces of county-owned property through a process with the county commissioners. Schieber said the properties for sale have gone through the required tax resale procedure because of delinquent taxes of about two years and eight months. Because of insufficient bids at the tax resale, these properties have been bid off in the name of the county for the delinquent taxes, interest, and costs due. She said this procedure is required by state statutes. To purchase a piece of real estate from the county, a bid can be presented to the county treasurer, then advertised in a local newspaper and then presented to the commissioners for approval. The purchaser can usually have a deed to the property within four weeks. Schieber said anyone should feel free to contact her or a member of her staff at 580-362-2523 with questions about the county-owned properties, tax billings, payments, or delinquent taxes. “We are here to help our taxpayers and citizens of Kay County,” she said. Following is a list of county-owned properties available through Schieber’s office, identified by city or township and addition, date acquired and property description (with address if possible): PONCA CITY Bell Block 6/9/97, Lots 23-24, Block 1 (1331 East Scott) Boucher’s Sub 6/8/81, All East of South 50' N 200' of W 140' Block 32 Bungalow Heights 6/23/93, South half Outlot B 6/23/93, S 38' of North half Outlot B 6/23/93, Lot 28, Block 6 (Northeast Corner of South 12th and Otoe Avenue) Cherokee Heights 6/8/98, Lot 2 Block 2 (904 North Pine) Cross 6/17/69, Strip 1’ X 140' along West Side of Lot 5, Block 42 Dixie Hill 6/15/67, East 40' of West 90' of Lot 58, Block 3 6/10/85, Lot 44, Block 3 6/10/85, South half of east half of Lot 20, Block 6 (1310 South 13th) 6/27/89, South 36' less the highway on E of Lot 22, Block 7 (1423 South 13th) 6/25/91, S 50’ E 140' Lot 14, Block 6 (1118 South 13th) 6/29/92, E/2 Lot 13, Block 6 (1114 South 13th) 6/23/93, that part south of drainway canal Lot 12 & All Lot 13, Block 1 (near 1030 South 12th) 6/23/93, S 20' Lot 50, Block 3 (near 1200 Block of South 11th) 6/23/93, S 20' of West half Lot 10, Block 6 (in 1200 Block South 12th) 6/23/93, E 151' Lot 21, Block 6 (1300 Block of South 13th) 6/23/93, North half of North half of West half Lot 20, Block 7 (Back of a lot in 1300 Block of South 13th) 6/10/96, N 34' West half Lot 15, Block 6 (1123 South 12th) 6/9/97, Front S of drain ditch Lots 41-42 Rear N of Drain Ditch Lots 41-42 & All Lot 43 Block 1 (1023 South 11th) 6/9/97, North half of west half of Lot 20, Block 6 (1227 South 12th) 6/9/97, N 50' Less the highway on E Lot 22 Block 7 (1421 South 13th) 6/23/93, N 10' Lot 12, Block 5 (in 1200 Block South 12th) 6/8/98, South half of west half of Lot 13 Block 6 (1117 S 12th) Donohoe 6/9/97, Lots 33-34, Block 5 (331 South Oak) Drummond 6/11/90, Lot 6, Block (Next to 1628 South 1Oth) 6/23/93, South half Lot 14 & North half Lot 15 Block 2 6/10/85, South half Lot 15 & North half Lot 16, Block 2 (Just south of 1716 South 1Oth) 6/10/96, Lots 16-17, Block 3 (1700 Block of South 10th) Eastside 6/13/95, S 38' Lot 1 & S 28' Lot 2 Block 2 6/13/95, Lots 7-8, Block 2 Lincoln Heights 6/8/81, Outlot "B" Ramsey 6/23/93, Lot 3, Block 4 (1617 South 9th) Souligny 6/23/93, Lots 19-20, Block 3 (922 South 13th) 6/8/87, Lots 21 & 22, Block 3 (922 or 924 South 13th) 6/29/92, Lots 34-35, Block 4 (933 South 13th) 6/27/89, Lot 35, Block 2 (935 S 11th) 6/23/93, Lots 35-36, Block 3 (937 South 12th) 6/9/97, Lots 7-8, Block 2 (1108 East South Ave.) Sunset Hill 6/23/93, Beginning Southeast Corner Outlot A then W 40' to true point of beginning then 30' N&S X 140' E&W 6/23/93, Lot 9, Block 15 (South of 1038 North Birch) 6/10/96, Lots 25-28, Block 11 (1123 North Sunset) 6/8/98, Lots 17-18 Block 14 (next to 1018 N Peachtree) Westside 6/13/95, Lots 37-38, Block 12 (412 South Franklin) Wetzel 6/8/81, All except E 140' Lot 40 & 41, Block 2 (800 Block of North 1st) 6/14/82, All except E 140' Lots 44, 45, 46, Block 2 (800 Block North 1st) 6/8/87, Lot 8, Block15 (800 Block North 2nd) 6/10/85, All except E 140' Lot 42 & 43 Block 2 (800 Block North 1st) Wyldes 2nd 5/31/60, All East of S 50’ of the N250' of the W 140' of Block 32 6/12/84, E 21.7’ of N 100’, Block 32 (300 Block North Osage) TOWNSHIPS Miller Township 6/9/97, 11-25-2E Tract beginning Southwest Corner L-5 E 914.57' N 944.40' Nl8DegW N75DegE 19.68’ to point of beginning thence N14DegW 323.85' N75DegE 225.50' Sl4DegE 323.85' S75DegW 225.50' to point of beginning; 11/25/2E Beaver Township 6/13/95, 36-29-3E A tract beginning at Northeast Corner of West half of the Northwest quarter (.350 acres) then SLY 1082.01' then WLY 500' to true point of beginning, then SLY 101' thence in WLY direction 143' then NLY 100' then ELY 157.12’ to true point of beginning; Tract #4, 36-29-3E Carlisle Township 6/23/93, Eddy Lots 10-12, Block 2 6/23/93, Eddy Lots 3-7, Block 7 6/23/93, Eddy Lots 13-15, Block 10 Renfrow Township 6/23/93, Nardin Lot 27, Block 12 6/23/93, Nardin Lot 30, Block 12 Owen Township 619/97, 34-25-2W Triangular tract beginning at Southeast Corner NE/4 W 243.5' NERLY 327.4' S 223.3' to point of beginning 6/9/97, 34-25-2W Triangular tract beginning at North Quarter COR E 115.5' SWERLY 165.4' N 119.6' to point of beginning Tonkawa Township 6/9/97, 33-26-1W Beginning at intersection of Ctr right-of-way S Line of Section thence W 102.76' N 13.19 DegE 11 30.83' E 51.79' to true point of beginning, then N 13.19 DegE 387’ E 51.79' to true point of beginning, thence N 13.19 DegE 387' then E TO E right-of-way line S 13.19 DegW 387’ thence W to point of beginning TONKAWA Gregory 5/9/61, Strip 3 feet 3 inches N & S X 130' E & W adjacent Lot 12 on S of Block 4 5/9/61, Strip 3 feet 3 inches N & S X 130' E & W adjacent Lot 12 on S of Block 5 Original Town 6/29/92, Lot 29, Block 56, except former ATSF railroad right-of-way (South Main) 6/9/97, Lot 19, Block 46 (next door to 216 South 5th) 6/9/97, Part Lots 1-3, Block 56 (Former railroad right-of-way) (401 South 7th) See 6/25/91, 10’ X 50' adjacent Lots 11 & 12 on West Lot 23, Block 3 (300 Block South 4th) BLACKWELL Baptist College 6/8/98, W5’ Lot 7 & All Lot 8 Block 11 (1017 W Bridge) KILDARE Summit 6/10/41, Lots 1 & 2. Block 11 NEWKIRK East Newkirk 6/11/90, Lot 25, Block 18 DEATHSAudrey Darlene Shiever Audrey Darlene ShieverSTILLWATER — Audrey Darlene Shiever, mother to Ed Shiever Jr. of Newkirk, died at her home in Stillwater, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998. She was 59. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday at Strode Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater, with Father Bob Schlitt officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater. Nephews will serve as casket bearers. Audrey Darlene (Henderson) Shiever was born March 23, 1939, in Pryor, to Elza Earl and Agnes (Watkins) Henderson. She attended schools in Morrison, graduating from High School there. She then lived in Stillwater and worked at the Oklahoma State University Student Union. She was married to Edward L. Shiever on June 26, 1960, in Stillwater and the couple moved to California. A short time later they moved to the family farm located north of Stillwater where they continued to live to present. Mrs. Shiever was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and antiques. Survivors include her husband, Edward L. Shiever, of the home; two sons, Ed Shiever Jr. of Newkirk and Jeff Shiever of Ridgway, Colo.; one daughter, Stacie Shiever of Stillwater; three brothers, Elza “Earl” Henderson Jr. of Yukon, Eldon Henderson of Morrison and James Henderson of Perry; two sisters, Earlene Adler of Boise, Idaho, and Mary Webb of Perry; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to Judith Karman Hospice, P.O. Box 818, Stillwater, OK 74076. Johnsie Goldine EaleyJohnsie Goldine (Rylander) Ealey, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 93. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Wagoner, with Wesley Graver, pastor of Twin Oaks Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. Mrs. Ealey was born on June 21, 1905, in Olustee, Indian Territory (Okla.) to Wade and Ida Mae (Bagley) Rylander. The family moved to Tulsa in 1915 and she graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1924. She was married to Robert David Ealey on March 5, 1927 in Tulsa. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1972. The couple made their home in Tulsa where Mr. Ealey worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Ealey was a homemaker. The couple moved to the Wagoner area in 1957 where she lived until 1976. She was a charter member of the Twin Oaks Baptist Church near Fort Gibson Lake. Mrs. Ealey moved to Ponca City in 1976. She was an active member of Sunset Baptist Church in Ponca City where she was a member of the Sunset Baptist Church Choir as well as the Sunset Saints Senior Choir. Mrs. Ealey is survived by one son, Robert Wayne Ealey of Fort Worth, Texas; one grandson; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Richard A. Ealey. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ealey’s name to Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood, Ponca City, OK 74601. George H. ThompsonGeorge H. Thompson, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 87. The mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Bosco Pudhota, associate pastor, as celebrant, assisted by Mr. Richard Robinson, deacon. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Resurrection Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson was born June 18, 1911, in Oklahoma City, to Harry and Mary Jane (Bell) Thompson. He graduated from Central high school, Oklahoma City, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, Texas. On Nov. 10, 1934, he was married to Mary Agnes Angenend in Houston, Texas. She preceded him in death Oct. 25, 1997. Mr. Thompson was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone for 43 years. Following his retirement from the telephone company, he worked for Coates Field Service for 10 years. He moved to Ponca City in January 1998, from Edmond. Mr. Thompson was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was an avid railroad fan and model HO gauge railroad collector. He loved to travel and meet people. He is survived by a son, George H. Thompson Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; five daughters: Mary Ann Horrall of Houston, Texas, Jane Thompson of Dallas, Texas, Mary Jo Casey of Round Rock, Texas, Betsy Garino of Ponca City, and Anna Marie Mitchell of Oklahoma City; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and his parents, three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Casket bearers will be Eric Casey, Scott Tanquary, Ed Casey, Mike Lechtenberg, Joe Lechtenberg, Pat Mulligan and Ray Ramsey. Memorial contributions may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Alzheimer’s research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street; Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5097 ObituariesCarl CoonsFormer Ponca City resident, Carl Coons passed away Oct. 18, 1998. He was born Sept. 5, 1944, in Lebanon, Ind., to Earl and Mildred Coons. He was the youngest of ten children. He received his education at Avon High School in Avon, Ind., and graduated in 1962. Carl was married to Janene Holley (originally from Ponca City) on May 8, 1984, in Moncks Corner, S.C. Carl retired from the U.S. Navy in 1988 after 23 years of service. Carl and Janene moved to Ponca City in 1990. Chapman, Parr and Gill employed Carl as an inspector until 1995 and the couple managed the Highlander and Pioneer Place Apartments until 1994. Carl served as a deacon and served in the music and the children’s ministries at Word of Life. He became a licensed pastor in 1994 following completion of School of the Word. In September 1996, they became full-time missionaries to Guatemala. Carl and Janene were in Ponca City visiting family and were about to return to Guatemala at the time of his death. Carl enjoyed cooking and serving his Lord. He also enjoyed music and was involved with several bands during high school. He enjoyed working with the children of Guatemala and using his talents and skills to enrich their lives. He is survived by his wife, Janene; his children, Alaina Cox of Ashtabula, Ohio, Patrick Greenwood of Mentor, Ohio, Bret Wright of Norman, and Brandie Knight of Kissimmee, Fla.; three grandchildren, Felecia Cantwell of Cottageville, S.C., Dustin McGlinchey of Jackson, Tenn., and Timothy Wright of Pawcatuck, Conn.; three brothers, Dale Coons of Akron, Ohio, Bob Coons of Lake Hamilton, Fla., and James Coons of Brownsburg, Ind.; and three sisters, Mary Perry and Jean Stewart both of Cloverdale, Ind., and Pat Jones of Haines City, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Jr., Jerry and Jack Coons. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Word of Life Christian Center with Bob Innis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Thursday. Casket bearers will be Harvey Hintergardt, Tim Daniel, James Hendrickson, Charlie Broam, Larry Albert and Bob Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to Word of Life Christian Center for construction of a hospital in San Benita, Guatemala. Mail memorials to 3401 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at the home following the services. paid obituary Pearl NottinghamPearl Lenora Nottingham, former Ponca City resident died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at the Family Health West Nursing Home in Fruita, Colo. She was 73. The funeral service was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 1998 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Ponca City, with the Rev. David Bigger, pastor, officiating. Burial was to follow in the Round Grove Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. A meal was to be served at the church at noon for all family and friends. Casket bearers were John Nottingham, Jim Nottingham, Jeff Nottingham, Bob Wallace, Don Wallace and David Wallace. Honorary casket bearer was John Wallace Jr. Pearl was born on Jan. 12, 1925, in Oklahoma City, to Bert Ray and Luella Gertrude (Thompson) Wallace. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1943 and on June 24, that same year, she was married to John Nottingham in Stillwater. The couple lived in the Ponca City area until 1955 when they moved to Covina, Calif. In 1982 they moved to Fredericktown, Mo., and later, in 1994, they moved to Grand Junction, Colo. Her hobbies included traveling, cake decorating, boating, watching football, and most of all — spending time with family. Survivors include her husband John “Bobby” of the home; three sons John Ray and wife Sharon of Plano Texas, Jim and wife Teresa of Cedaredge Colo., and Dick and wife Pam of Grand Junction, Colo.; two sisters, Aileen Harden of Newberry Springs, Calif., and Roberta Schofield of Covina, Calif.; three brothers, Bob Wallace, Don Wallace, and David Wallace, all of Ponca City; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother John Wallace. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSLegion Events — Color guard practice is planned for 6:30 p.m. and an American Legion meeting for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the post, 407 West South Avenue. Carpet Cleaning most modern method of cleaning. Recom- mended by major carpet manu- facturer’s most completely trained personal and finest service. Reasonable prices, references. Call Floorcraft, 762-8381. adv. Young-at-Heart Dance Set — The Young-at-Heart Dance is held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1301 Bradley from 7 to 10 p.m. Snack and Hillbilly Night is held the first Thursday of each month. Music by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboys Band. Open House Oct. 24th, Sat. 1-5. Creative Photography, 2015 North Ash. 580-767-1433. adv. Fall Fling — A “Fall Fling” craft fair and rummage sale will be held Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Lutheran School gym. The event is sponsored by First Lutheran LWML. Pure Water Wagon drinking water .25 a gallon distilled .50. Call 765-4116 or 765-6464 for delivery. 1717 North 5th, Ponca City. adv. Bedlam Party Canceled — The OU-OSU Bedlam Party at Lew Wentz on Thursday has been canceled. All festivities are postponed until next year. Head Country, One half Bar-B-Q chicken with choice of vegeta- bles, $3.95, Thursday, 4-? p.m. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Free Flu Shots — Kanza Health Clinic will be giving free flu shots Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for all Native Americans and all Kaw Nation employees. Pvt. Knerl Jr. in Basic — Army Pvt. Randal L. Knerl Jr. has entered basic military training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies, physical fitness and first aid. He is the son of Charlotte Falkenberg of 424 W. Third in Newkirk. Therapeutic Massage Center now open regular hours. Call for an appointment, 762-9807. adv. Billings Youth in Basic — Army Pfc. Micah W. Moore has entered basic military training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the training, he will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, and first aid. Moore is the son of Jerry and Bette Moore of Billings and a 1993 graduate of Billings High School. WCW/NWO Halloween Havoc only on Pay Per View. Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m., $29.95. For advance ordering 762-6684, Cable One. adv. Aboard Aircraft Carrier — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph D. Carlat, whose wife, Terri, is the daughter of Darrell and June Barnes of Ponca City, is currently halfway through a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabia Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. His ship has conducted strike warfare exercises in the Adriatic Sea and participated in Matador Livex ’98, a combined forces exercise. Carlat, and crew members had the opportunity to visit France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey where crew members participated in community relations projects in the host countries. He is a 1983 graduate of Waxahachie High School of Waxahachie, Texas, and joined the Navy in April 1993. 1999 101 Ranch Old Timers Calenders $10. Linda Rennie, Pioneer Bank, 762-5651. adv. Attention Pepperettes — A costume party is scheduled for Oct. 30 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Teen Center. Aboard Aircraft Carrier — Navy Airman Terry L. Burge, son of Keith Burge of 1713 North Osage, is currently halfway through a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. While deployed, Burge’s ship has conducted strike warfare exercises in the Adriatic Sea, launching 294 sorties in two days. His ship also participated in Matador Livex ’98, a combined forces exercise, and received the 1997 Ship’s Store Best Sales and Service Award in the Atlantic Fleet. The 1997 graduate of Ponca City Senior High School joined the Navy in August 1997. Book House Going Out of Busness Sale. Huge discounts on all books, fixtures, and shelving., Many garage sale items also included. Thursday - Saturday, 9-4, 114 North 3rd Street. adv. Completes Orientation — Tolin B. Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Boyd of Blackwell, recently completed six weeks of U.S. Naval Academy Indoctrination (Plebe Summer) in Annapolis, Md. This fast-paced orientation begins four years of preparation for commissioning as naval or Marine Corps officers. During Plebe Summer, Boyd learned basic skills in seamanship, navigation, infantry drill, sailing and marksmanship. Boyd also learned the Brigade of Midshipmen’s Honor Concept. He is a 1998 graduate of Blackwell High School. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Public Meeting — On Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority Conference Room a public meeting will be held. Purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Home Ownership Program provided by the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority. Kanza Cafe 177 and I35 ext. 231. Friday night seafood buffet. All you can eat $13.95. Children 10 and under $7.95. Open 7 days a week 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. adv. Attempted Burglary — At 3:33 p.m. Tuesday a woman in the 2000 block of Joe Street reported an attempted burglary. An officer was assigned. Accident — An accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to police at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday. State Certified DUI School — Bridgeway Inc., is Kay County’s only local non-profit organization that offers both midweek and weekend DUI schools and assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5:30 p.m. A 24-hour DUI school is offered now also. Call 762-1463 for reservations and information. Butter Braids: Seven flavors, rise and bake, home made flavor, great gifts. Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth, 767-8336. adv. Trespassing — At 7:19 a.m. Tuesday a clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 501 West Highland Avenue, reported a trespasser. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Student Arrested — An 11-year-old boy was taken into police custody for possession of a weapon on school property after the principal of Union School reported at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday that a student had a knife. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 20-year-old woman at 8:48 a.m. Tuesday from the 300 block of South Ash Street on a Kay County warrant for bogus check. Camera Repairs. Graham Photo, 201 North First, Downtown. 765-4348. adv. Theft — A man in the 500 block of North Eleventh Street reported the theft of a cellular telephone to police at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday. Call Don Sawyer, your full time chimney sweep since 1975. Efficient and no mess. Call 1-800-974-8698, in Ponca 762-8883. adv. Extra Patrol — Extra police patrol was requested at 10:31 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Riviera Drive due to vehicle vandalism in the area. Accident — An accident at North Fourteenth Street and Bradley Avenue was reported to police at 7:46 p.m. Tuesday. “Home” Delivery — At 11:08 a.m. Tuesday a woman in the 3200 block of Kingston Road called police after a delivery truck reportedly hit the side of her home, and knocked down utility lines. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and Flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Accident — A non-injury accident at South Avenue and South Pine Street was reported to police at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday. Break-In — At 1:19 p.m. Tuesday police were advised that juveniles had reportedly broken into the back of the Opportunity Center building at 2225 North Union Street. An officer was assigned. Arrest — A 19-year-old man was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Tuesday from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street for indecent exposure. Accident — Police were notified at 3:57 p.m. Tuesday of a non-injury accident at North Fourteenth Street and Pioneer Road. Stolen Vehicle — A woman in the 700 block of South Fifth Street called police at 4:27 p.m. Tuesday to report a stolen vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Arrest — Police arrested a 30-year-old woman at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday from West Oklahoma Avenue and North Sunset Street for driving under suspension and no insurance. Window Shot — A man in the 400 block of South Elm Street called police at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday reporting that a someone had shot his storm window with a BB gun. Extra patrol was assigned. Money Bags Found — At 7:34 p.m. Tuesday a man in the 100 block of West Emporia Avenue advised police that he had found money bags in his front yard. Arrests — At 10:58 p.m. Tuesday a 20-year-old woman was arrested from the 1500 block of West Grand Avenue for no driver’s license, no seat belt, transporting an open container and person under 21 in possession of beer and a 22-year-old man was arrested for driving under suspension and no seat belt. Arrest — Police arrested a 23-year-old woman at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for trespassing. Juvenile Arrest — A 16-year-old boy was arrested at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for grand larceny. Stolen Speakers — A woman in the 300 block of North Elm Street contacted police at 12:16 a.m. Wednesday reporting the theft of speakers from her vehicle. Stolen Clothing — At 2:10 a.m. Wednesday police received a report of clothing stolen from Baby Doe’s, 900 West Harding Road. LIFESTYLESMozart Music Club Open To Students Kindergarten-Sixth Mozart Music Club Open To Students Kindergarten-SixthAll students in grades Kindergarten through sixth grade who are studying music are invited to join the Mozart Music Club. Deadline for registration is Nov. 15. The first meeting will be Sunday in the Cultural Center, 1000 East Grand. Students are encouraged to wear a costume to match the piece of music which they will perform. Students whose last names begin with A through L will meet from 2 until 3 p.m. Students whose last names begin with M through Z, as well as older students, may come at 2:45 until 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available from 2:45 until 3 p.m. There will be three additional meetings during the school year. The second meeting, on Dec. 6, will be a celebration of Christmas and will include other seasonal music. The Junior Music Festival Showcase will be the third meeting and will be held on Feb. 21. At this meeting, students will perform one of their Festival selections. On Feb. 27, the students are invited to participate in the Junior Music Festival to be held in Ponca City. Students must belong to a Junior Music Club in order to participate in this festival and their teachers must belong to the Ponca City Music Club. The final meeting, on April 11, will highlight various types of ensembles as well as solos. Families are always welcome to Mozart Club meetings which provide an opportunity to see and hear many students perform. For those not able to attend the first meeting, send a registration for the Mozart Music Club to Becky Dye, 1505 Richway, Ponca City, OK 74601. For further information, call Suzi at 762-9895. Xi Beta Tau Chapter Announces Plans For October SocialsMembers of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met in the home of Cindy Wardlow for the first meeting in October. Sammie Coats, president, welcomed guest Lois Coats. Roll call was conducted by June Miller and all members pinned. The treasurer’s report was given by Ms. Wardlow and Sammie Coats gave the City Council report, discussing the Preferential tea. Xi Beta Tau chapter will be furnishing coffee, tea, punch and ice and will also be responsible for table decorations, name tags and gift ticket baggies. Chapter members will attend the Three Dog Night concert on Halloween night with dinner to begin at 6 p.m. at Chestnut Place before traveling to Arkansas City, Kan. A Halloween party and ice cream social will be held by members Oct. 26 in Fairfax at Shaker’s. The traveling basket at this meeting was a “traveling flower pot” decorated with a Halloween motif and containing homemade muffins. It was presented to June Miller. The mystery gift was won by Jan Ellison. Ms. Miller presented the program on a business that started in 1969 when a 16-year-old boy wanted a gift for his mother. From broken pieces of wax and an empty milk carton 30 years ago, the New England based company of Yankee Candle was formed according to Ms. Miller. She then gave each member a votive candle from the Yankee collection. Little NewsLarry and Susan Champlin, 1504 Cedar Lane, announce the birth of a daughter at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 14-ounces and measured 21 1/4-inches long. She has been named Lauren June Champlin. Her brothers are Aaron, 7, and Logan, 2. Maternal grandparents are Vearl and Diane Caid of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are Marvin and Carol Champlin of Ponca City and Lila Champlin of Houston, Texas. Great-grandparents are Wilbur and Marjorie Caid of Charleston, Mo., Harold Cummins of Houston, Texas, Geneva Finley of Charleston, Mo. and the late Harry Finley. Spencer Lane Barnes is the name selected by Erric and Tamie Barnes of Ponca City for their son, who was born at 12:37 a.m. Sept. 24, 1998 at the Stillwater Medical Center. He weighed 8-pounds, 2-ounces and measured 20 3/4-inches long. He has a sister, Eraca Jo Barnes. Maternal grandparents are Carol VanDeKerckove of Coal Valley, Ill. and William P. Helean of Jenks. Paternal grandparents are Claudia Barnes of Ponca City and the late Frank Barnes. Residents Have Items PublishedDonna Sodowsky of Ponca City is a finalist in the tenth annual Rural Photography Contest, sponsored by Country magazine. Donna’s photo appears in the October/November issue, page 25, along with the five other finalists in the “Rural People” Photos Category. Subscribers to Country will select the winner by voting for their favorite photo. The winner will receive $100 and then be eligible for the Grand Prize — a free domestic trip from World Wide Country Tours. Reminisce Magazine has an article written by Lesley Andrus of Ponca City, which is featured on page 55 of the November/December issue. SPORTSCougars Sail Past BlackwellThe Mid-High freshman varsity edged a game over the .500 mark, Monday, scoring two touchdowns and converting a pair of 2-point conversions in the second half to sail past Blackwell, 34-22. All told, the Cougars (4-3) racked up 331 yards on the ground. Micah Johnson had 243 yards, while Josh Todd chipped in another 92. Johnson also scored three times, on runs on 74, 33 and 30 yards, and rushed for a 2-point conversion. Todd scored twice, the first coming from 45 yards out on the Cougars’ first play from scrimmage. That run was set up by a 30 yard kickoff return by Bobby Trent. Todd also scored in the second half from six yards out, then ran for the extra points to propel the Cougars back into the lead, 26-22. “We had a lot of offense, but we also lost four fumbles — three in the first half,” said coach Brad Larimer. “And we need some work on defense. We have to learn to contain people.” The Cougars scored the first two TDs of the game, and held an 18-14 lead at halftime. Blackwell came back to score early in the second half, to make it 22-18, but the Cougars scored 16 straight from there to put the game away. The Cougars play next Thursday in Enid, taking on a combined team of Longfellow and Emerson.
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