LOCAL

Switch of Exhibits Set at Mansion, Cultural Center
Willow Haven Wins Safety First Contest
Markets
Conoco Employees Celebrate Being Independent Company
Nearly News
Home National Bank To Unveil Work by Sculptor Jo Saylors
PCTA Gives Approval To Several Requests
Fingerprinting Of Youngsters Set Saturday
Police Warning Of Phone Scam On Credit Cards

Switch of Exhibits Set at Mansion, Cultural Center

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

A two-way switch is about to occur in Ponca City when the historical 101 Ranch Collection housed at the Marland Estate is transferred to the Cultural Center in exchange for the Pioneer Woman Statue sculptor Bryant Baker’s studio contents.

The Marland Estate Commission approved the transfer of the 101 collection at the Tuesday evening meeting. Other parts of this transaction will be the acceptance of the collection by the Cultural Center Board. The collection will compliment the Cultural Center’s current 101 Collection.

The Cultural Center Board is expected to accept that collection and approve transferring the Baker Studio exhibit to the Marland Estate. The Cultural Center already has a setting for the 101 collection, but the Marland Estate Commission has not yet determined where Baker’s exhibit will be housed.

Sally Thomas of the Marland Estate Collection’s Committee reported working with local sculptor Jo Saylors on the proper safety precautions to take in moving the Baker work. Thomas recommended the collection be appraised.

Another history move afoot will apparently be the transfer of the Interstate Compact Commission’s granite sign and the time capsule, now located on the grounds of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Pioneer Woman Museum.

The OHS has expressed a desire to give the monument to the Marland Estate, since Marland was instrumental in forming the compact commission and several of the early meetings were held at the Marland Mansion.

Eldridge Manering reported that moving the monument and changing the inscription to indicate the new location is expected to cost about $800.

Jon Kennedy reported that Lydie’s cottage is nearing completion and that as a result of opening the structure for visitation on the recent Oktoberfest was some furniture and fixtures of the era will be donated. A total of $71 was collected in donations that day.

Sherry Muchmore, chairman of the Landscape Committee, reported she hoped to get some help from Oklahoma State University for Lydie’s Cottage garden. She said Jim Eck of the City staff will be checking on the this project at OSU.

The Rosemary, Sage and Thyme Garden Club has given $2,000 toward the project.

Stan Paynter, chairman of the Oktoberfest told about the event, which was postponed once because of rain and also suffered rain on the postponed date one day of the two-day event.

Marland Estate Chairman Phyllis Kennedy praised all the volunteers who gave their time and talent to the Oktoberfest project.

Lynda Clark of the long-range committee said plans need to be developed for the future use of Lydie’s Cottage and the Artist Studio.

Jerry Evans, president of the Marland Estate Foundation told about the funds. He said there was $97,950 of which $30,000 was encumbered. It was reported later that $21,000 had been added in memberships and $1,105 from the Paul Prather Memorial and $535 has been donated at the Mansion. Funds from the Foundation are used for restoration.

Executive Director Kathy Adams told that visitation is down about six percent due to the heat, but she had visited with state officials and they indicated a lot of attractions were down more. She said lots of motor coach tours have been booked for November and December.

She told that the joint visitors tickets with the Pioneer Woman Museum are going well and that about two-thirds of the tickets have been sold by the Museum.

During the Oktoberfest 367 visitors toured the Mansion. Some 2,600 visited during the time the Apron display was up.

Adams announced that there will be a Christmas open house on Dec. 13.

She reported five pieces of art work has been sent off to be cleaned, as well as cleaning and repair of Persian rugs and Turkish rugs that have been in storage. She said the piano bench has been restored and the piano in the ball room is being worked on and will be ready for the Holiday Gala.

Another accomplishment is the hanging of new curtains in the upstairs bedrooms.

The financials show that revenue for September was $15,225 compared to $9,961 a year ago. In addition to the revenue generated by tours, gifts and events there is a transfer from the city’s general fund of $8,916. Total income was $24,084 and expenses totaled $20,068.

Willow Haven Wins Safety First Contest

TONKAWA — Willow Haven Nursing Center in Tonkawa has been awarded first place in the Safety First contest sponsored by LTC Mutual Risk and Indemnity and presented by Mike Johnson, safety manager for LTC.

First place prize was a check for $1,000 to be used for the staff, and Willow Haven Nursing Center has decided to use the check to supply each employee with a pair of non-skid nursing shoes.

The contest, encompassing a three-state area, awards nursing homes who exhibit high safety standards. To be eligible for the contest, the nursing home must show an improvement in accident reduction; develop a safety program, method to improve safety awareness or employee involvement in safety; and nominate the home.

Willow Haven submitted their entries of a safety first video tape made to promote safely, safety first posters, awards to employees of the month who exhibited safety, a contest which awarded the best decorated safety first cap, and a safety first suggestion box. They also had a no-accident record within the specified timeframe.

Markets

Prices as of 11 a.m. Today

Jay’s Farm and Ranch Supply

Large Eggs 75

Medium Eggs 50

Light Hens 42

Heavy Hens 37

Farmer’s Co-op Assn.

Wheat 2.80

Milo 3.05

Soybeans 4.94

Conoco Employees Celebrate Being Independent Company

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Conoco red caps flew through the air at the New York Stock Exchange this morning when CEO and Chairman Archie Dunham rang the bell signaling the start of today’s trading. Official offering of the Conoco stock began Thursday.

At the Conoco complex here where the action was telecast live, the mood was festive as the employees celebrated Independence Day.

The celebration marked the largest Initial Public Offering in the history of Wall Street. At the close of trading yesterday the stock was selling at $24.75 up $1.75 from its opening. (It was $24.56 at 1 p.m. today.)

The employees were treated to breakfast at the Atrium cafeteria and ushered by the Po Hi cheerleaders into the gym, where 1920s music of the E.W. Marland era played and Charleston dancers performed.

Marland Oil later merged with Continental Oil which eventually became Conoco and was later owned by DuPont.

Posters of Marland were displayed with the caption “E.W. Must Be Smiling.” Banners followed the progression of the oil company, from Marland Oil, to Conoco, DuPont and then exploded with a IPO emblem. Red and white Conoco balloons decorated the gym and center stage was the Conoco oil derrick.

This prop came into play at the end of the telecast, when Tom Cowley, Ponca Playhouse veteran, took to the stage portraying E.W. Marland and announced another gusher had been hit. At that point the oil well spouted paper symbolizing the IPO sale.

Most of the employees crowded into the gym to watch the live telecast. In addition to the live shots from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, where Conoco was being traded under the COC symbol, there were taped interviews with employees.

Employees from around the world, who won trips to New York in essay contests telling why they approved of the IPO or independence of Conoco, were featured in activities in the “Big Apple.”

The local employees viewed the activities on two large screens in the gym and in the atrium, while retirees met at the Fourth Street Clubhouse to see the live telecast.

Richard Severance, general manager of the Mid-Continent Business Unit, said, “I think Conoco has done a good job putting this celebration together and hope all of the employees really enjoy Conoco being back on the New York Stock Exchange — independent again.”

The company-issued statement said, “We’re celebrating Conoco’s return as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading began yesterday.

“Our former parent company, DuPont, offered about 25 percent of its shares in Conoco to the public. DuPont has said it intends to offer the remaining share of Conoco stock to the DuPont shareholders in what’s known as a split-off. That simply means that the shareholders will be given the chance to swap their DuPont stock for Conoco stock.

“We’re all excited to be independent again. We thrived as an independent oil company for more than 100 years, we thrived as DuPont subsidiary, and we expect to thrive as an independent company as well.

“Our customers won’t see any change in the way we do business.”

“We’re still in the ‘quiet period,’ and can’t talk about plans and strategies, or anything else that’s forward-looking. We can say that we’re confident about our future.”

Nearly News

NN says “hats off” to Lt. Creighton Holt, son of Ponca Citians Jim and Mary Ann Holt. Creighton has just graduated from Flight School for the second time, and will be flying jets, probably an F-18 Hornet. The first time in Flight School he learned to fly helicopters. Jim says it remains to be seen where he will be stationed — on the east or west coast of the U.S., but within a year, Creighton will be flying off carriers. And, Dad Jim says, the great thing about it, Creighton loves what he’s doing. NN sends congratulations, Creighton.

Home National Bank To Unveil Work by Sculptor Jo Saylors

Sculptor Jo Saylors is a nationally renowned artist who is proud to claim Ponca City as her home. On Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., her latest sculpture will be appropriately unveiled at Home National Bank, Second Street and East Grand Avenue in downtown Ponca City. The sculpture was commissioned on a personal request by bank Chairman Robert A. Brown and his wife, Jana.

Ms. Saylors’ work will be the crowning touch of a complete interior renovation at Home National’s downtown location. A world class artist specializing in metal sculpture, Ms. Saylors’ work can be found in public places throughout America, in numerous foreign countries and in hundreds of private collections.

Her subject matter includes wildlife, western and historical themes — though it is her depiction of children that gains her the most accolades. Her work ranges in size from miniature to monumental, with the most notable including “Lady of Justice” for the Oklahoma Bar Foundation in Oklahoma City and “This Land is Mine” a commemoration of the last land run in Oklahoma unveiled in Cordova, Tenn., in 1995.

A resident of Ponca City since 1957, Ms. Saylors has displayed her work before the National Sculpture Society, the National Audubon Society, Artists of America, and the Great American Artists Exhibition.

She is listed in Who’s Who in American Art, World Who’s Who of Women, and the National Museum of American Art at the Smithsonian Institute. Her life and work have been featured in articles in Southwest Art, Southwest Profiles, Santa Fean, and Palm Desert Life.

Ms. Saylors’ latest work will occupy the central lobby space of Home National Bank. It was commissioned during the initial stages of remodeling and the sculpture’s unveiling will complete the redecoration with quite a flourish.

“We’re extremely proud to have a piece of work from Jo Saylors as a permanent part of our institution,” said David Mills, Home National Bank President and CEO. “This sculpture speaks volumes about the principles for which we all strive, like character, purpose and optimism. We think it will form a striking centerpiece for customers and visitors at the bank for years to come.”

The exact nature of the sculpture will be a closely held secret until Oct. 27. On that date, bank customers and friends are cordially invited to the unveiling ceremony set for 2 p.m.

PCTA Gives Approval To Several Requests

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Business Editor

Ponca City Tourism Authority Wednesday voted to donate $800 for promoting and advertising for the upcoming Veteran’s Day Parade slated for Nov. 7.

Commander Chuck Gregg made the grant presentation. The grants committee chaired by Phil Bandy, denied the grant request for the parade because it did not meet the criteria, but voted the $800 contribution.

In other action the authority, chaired by Chuck Rager, voted to expend $1,355 for a full page ad in the new Kaw Lake Magazine. There will be a printing of 50,000 issues.

Another action item was a request to print 10,000 maps for the upcoming Festival of Angels at a cost of $978. The authority voted to pay half the amount.

Lisa Coy, Paula Coppock and Debbie Weatherly appeared on behalf of the Santa Shops Here promotion of the Retail Trade Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Coy told about the promotion and requested $1,500.

Discussion was held but no action taken because the matter was not on regular agenda.

Kathy Adams, standing in for coordinator Missy Morland reported that the gift shop, which opened in February has had over $2,000 in sales. The year to date figures show 449 persons have stopped at the Visitor Information Center requesting information.

Thirty-five motor coach tours have been booked due to the Festival of Angels.

The Tourism Authority is funded by a three-percent bed tax and the receipts were down from September 1997, which shows $9,169 collected compared to $5,357 this year for the same time frame. However the first three months of the fiscal year show a total of $29,763, while 1997 collections totaled $30,839.

David Zimmerman, a motel owner and member of the Authority, noted that all the motels were down that month due to the heat in the state. Ponca City has 612 motel/hotel rooms.

Other guests attending were Kathy Tippin of the Kaw Lake Association and Tana Wilson, assistant city manager.

Fingerprinting Of Youngsters Set Saturday

The Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni will be fingerprinting children at Wal-Mart on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

In addition, to compliment the Police Department’s emphasis on Safety Belt and Child Restraint Use, educational hand out materials will be available. This community service program is in cooperation with Wal-Mart in recognition of “Make a Difference Day,” recognized nationally on Oct. 24.

CPA Alumni President Pixie Rowland invites families to visit Wal-Mart on Saturday. “Please bring your children out to be fingerprinted and receive some life saving information,” says Rowland. “Sgt. Dale Henshaw, CPA Alumni Director, will have his patrol unit on display for children and adults to view.”

The Ponca City Police Department is currently receiving grant funding from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office to enforce and educate the community in the areas of Safety Belt and Child Restraint Usage. They are also targeting DUI through additional enforcement.

The alumni group members are graduates from the past three sessions of Citizen’s Police Academy. They meet monthly and have been active in assisting the Police Department in several programs such as: address curb painting complimenting the West Side Community Policing Project, Curfew Emphasis programs and others. Applications for the CPA IV session will also be available that day.

Police Warning Of Phone Scam On Credit Cards

The Ponca City Police Department has issued a warning today about an active telephone scam that is impacting local residents.

Information was received early Friday that a caller, identifying himself as a representative of Visa and MasterCard, said that he was calling credit card holders to alert them of incorrect charges on their account.

Police said the caller asked for the expiration date on the credit card and the account number so that he could check the account for improper charges made to their account. When the caller was asked for verification or identifiers to prove that the call was not a scam, the caller hung up.

Police Chief Raymond E. Ham encourages residents to use extreme caution when providing any credit card information to solicitors. All credit card statements have a telephone number to call for inquiries or to report incorrect charges.

DEATHS

Lawrence Limke
Bertha Teegarden Strickland

Lawrence Limke

Lawrence “Joe” Limke, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 in Oklahoma City. He was 83.

A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Choice Funeral Care Chapel in Yukon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City with Fr. Bosco Pudhota officiating, assisted by Deacon Dick Robinson. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery. Friends may visit at the St. Mary’s Parish Center Chapel, 408 South Eighth Street from 9 a.m. to service time.

Lawrence “Joe” Limke was born April 5, 1915, in Trousdale, Okla., to Henry and Elizabeth (Schumaker) Limke. He entered the oil business with the Great Lakes Pipe Line company and in 1940 was employed in the Continental Refinery in Ponca City as an operator in the combination unit. During World War II, he was granted a military leave for three years and served as a Cavalryman in the U.S. Army in China, Burma and India. He saw 41 days of combat on the Burma Road.

On July 12, 1941, he was married to Bernice Doughty at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City. Limke retired from Conoco in 1977, after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Modern Wagoneers Club and Post 1201 VFW. In later years the couple moved to Wanette and then moved to the Oklahoma City area about six years ago. He had enjoyed traveling, deer hunting and working on his 20-acre tract near Shawnee.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice, of the home; three sons, Lawrence, Michael and Jeffery; one daughter, Judith Wesbrook; one sister, Beulah Hart; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Varita Katherine; his parents; and 10 brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Limke’s name to Yukon Sharing, Box 850944, 528 West Main, Yukon, OK 73099.

Obituaries

Bertha Teegarden Strickland

BRISTOW — Bertha Teegarden Strickland, Bristow resident and maternal grandmother of Ponca City’s Debra D. Thompson, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. She was the great-grandmother of Summer and Benjamin Thompson of Ponca City.

On Aug. 5, 1910, Bertha was born to her parents, O.W. and Eva (Miller) Teegarden. On Sept. 9, 1929, she married Alton B. Parker Strickland. They were married 62 years when her husband died in 1991.

All who knew her respected her way of life, which she devoted to serving God, adoring her husband, loving her four children, cherishing her 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She weaved beautiful continuous memories for all of them.

Bertha was strongly active in the local Bristow Church of Christ. It was an inspiration to be a Bible student in her Sunday School class which she taught with such love and charm. Graceful organization was her forté. She managed the Bristow Dry Cleaners for many years.

Never realizing that her favorite pastime proved she was a talented writer, her gift of writing continually encouraged others. She has left years of daily dairies from 1948 through 1991.

Survivors include her son, Dale Strickland of Sapulpa; daughters, Nola Garrett of Sapulpa and Claudia Henderson of Chandler; brother, Ross Teegarden of Bristow; sisters, Pauline Farr of Claremore, Vera Rogers of Sapulpa, Elsie Hayter of Houston, Texas, and Edna Jones of Sacramento, Calif.; nephew, Jack McNann of Bristow; 10 living grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Joe Strickland and Timmy Garrett; her oldest daughter, Wanda Lynn Thompson; and her husband Alton B. Strickland.

The funeral service was to be held today, Oct. 23, 1998, at 10 a.m. at the Bristow Church of Christ with Steve Summers, pastor, officiating. Burial was to be in Magnolia Memorial Gardens in Bristow, under the direction of Schumacher Funeral Home.

Casket bearers were Steve E. Thompson, Terry Mark Thompson, Bill Blevins, Steve Tucker, Mike Strickland and Doug Strickland.

paid obituary

NEWS BRIEFS

VFW Dinner — VFW Post 1201 and auxiliary will met for a family dinner at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the post home. Ham and sweet potatoes are on the menu and members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.

Fun Halloween cards, plates, laser paper, decorations, Carla’s

Hallmark downtown. adv.

Dressage’ Competition — Persons interested in watching Ponca City’s champion dressage’ horse and driver, Deryn Stewart and her horse Kenworth compete, may see them at the Oklahoma Harness Horse Association competitions in Okmulgee, Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. Admission is free. For more information call 765-8648 or 765-4483.

Gas Drive-Off — An employee at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:19 a.m. Thursday that a subject had driven off without paying for $3 worth of gas. The information was logged.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday Special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat

ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th,

765-7979. adv.

Vandalism to Residence — A man from the 700 block of South Sixth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:40 a.m. Thursday that someone had vandalized the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Pauline’s Boneless pork chop dinners $10.95, 1/2 orders $7.95,

Friday, Oct. 23rd for reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Check for Fire — All fire stations of the Ponca City Fire Department responded at 8:57 a.m. Thursday to Kinder Care, 1304 Princeton Avenue, to check on a fire alarm. Officials reported a new heating unit was smoking and everything was all right.

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.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 9:38 a.m. Thursday that a 23-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. A report was taken.

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.

Towed From Scene — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:53 a.m. Thursday from the intersection of Joe Street and Young Avenue that an abandoned pickup blocking traffic was towed from the scene.

Pure Water Wagon, reverse osmosis water, $0.25 a gallon, distilled $0.50. Call 765-4116 or 765-6464 for delivery. 1717 North 5th,

Ponca City. adv.

Child Found — A person was at the Ponca City Police Department at 12:17 p.m. Thursday reporting that a 2-year-old girl had been found in the area of West Hazel Avenue and North Palm Street. Two officers were assigned, contacted a grandmother, and information was turned over to child welfare. A report was taken.

Open House Oct. 24th Sat. 1-5 Creative Photography, 2015 North

Ash 580-767-1433. adv.

Unauthorized Use — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:36 p.m. Thursday that someone had used credit cards without authorization. An officer was assigned and handled the situation. A report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Pine Street at 12:48 p.m. Thursday that a 35-year-old man was being held for driving under restriction and not wearing a seat belt. A report was taken and a vehicle was towed from the scene.

Storage Units Burglarized — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:50 p.m. Thursday that reports had been taken from two subjects that had been victims of storage units being burglarized at Fort Knox Mini Storage, 1301 East Prospect Avenue.

Book House going out of business sale. Huge discounts on all

books, fixtures, and shelving. Many garage sale items also included. Thursday, Saturday, 9-4, 114 North 3rd Street. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue at 12:39 a.m. Friday that a 19-year-old woman was being held for public intoxication and a Sedgwick County (Kan.) warrant.

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America, visit penguins on Falkland Island, ride with the gauchos across the steppes of Patagonia plus much more. Norwegian Cruise Line sailing January

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Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Osage Street at 3:34 p.m. Thursday that a 29-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance and not wearing a seat belt.

Costume Shop. Fantasy Theatrical and costume wigs. Selling all

costume rentals. Playhouse Clothing. Maxine’s Yesteryears,

320 N. Union. adv.

Daughter Assaulted — A woman from the 300 block of West Broadway Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:16 p.m. Thursday that her daughter had been assaulted on the way home from school. An officer was assigned, a report was taken, and the other party was contacted.

Sunday Sidewalk sale, 8-? south parking lot, Tee-Kay Pets,

10th and Highland. Lots of new and used pet stuff. Household

items. House plants and perennials. 762-3020. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:27 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Saturday Special 4-8 p.m. All you can eat

beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215

South 14th, 765-7979. adv.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Hazel Avenue and North Osage Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:48 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only

local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI

School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv.

Shed Burglarized — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:53 p.m. Thursday that a shed behind the Park Department, 905 West Hartford Avenue, had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and the information was logged.

Halloween Sale - 40% off small and large scarecrows, wonderful

copper pumpkins, grand size to small, and fun candle sticks,

great for decorating. Layaway for Christmas. Christy’s 3005 North

14th. adv.

Vehicle Vandalized — A man in the 100 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:09 p.m. Thursday that a vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Window Broken — A man from the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:06 p.m. Thursday that a subject had broken the window of a vehicle. Two officers were assigned and information was logged.

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able prices, references. Call Floorcraft 762-8381. adv.

Subject Held — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:40 p.m. Thursday that loud music was coming from an apartment in the 2600 block of North Fifth Street. An officer was assigned and requested assistance. Three other officers responded and a 20-year-old man was held for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Head Country Saturday night Special ­ All you can eat beef

brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $6.95. 4-8 p.m. 1217

East Prospect. adv.

Items Missing — Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance at E-Z Mart, 2225 North Fourteenth Street at 12:53 a.m. Friday. A clerk reported that a woman had attempted to take a 12-pack of beer without paying and got away with some cigarettes. A report was taken.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and

remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of East Ponca Avenue at 1:26 a.m. Friday that a 29-year-old man was being held for driving under restriction.

Final Liquidation at Sue’s Used Furniture. 1801 North Union. Everything must go! adv.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received two 911 calls from the areas of the 200 and 400 block of South Pine Street that a woman was screaming. Three officers were assigned and a woman who had been assaulted was found in the South Pine Street. She was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries, and a 25-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Eighth Street and East Highland Avenue at 2:21 p.m. Thursday that a 26-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance and not wearing a seat belt. A report was taken.

Church Bazaar, Luncheon, bake sale. Saturday, October 24

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Faith Tabernacle, 501 S. 5th. Lunch served 11 a.m. to

2 p.m. Lots of crafts at reasonable prices! adv.

Space Available — There’s always room in the News Briefs column. Call 765-3311.

Winterize Your vehicle before the cold weather sets in. $55

Flush ‘N Fill Special at Grand Ave. Auto Repair. 210 West

Grand. No appointments necessary. Good through November 15th. adv.

LIFESTYLES

Birthday, Honor Dance Planned
Little News
Sculpture To Highlight HNB Renovation

Birthday, Honor Dance Planned

A Birthday/Honor dance for Muffin Arkeketa, 1998-99 Ponca Princess, will be held Saturday at the White Eagle Cultural Center. Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate her 17th birthday with family and friends.

Head staff for the event will include Tony Arkeketa, emcee; Wesley Hudson, head singer; A. J. Leading Fox, head man dancer; Lucie McClellan, head lady dancer; Kyle Enloe, head little boy dancer; Norita Arkeketa, head little girl dancer; Tony Kills Crow, arena director; Burr Hill Boys, host northern drum. The co-host will be the Ookeehee Indian Club and cooks will be Donna and Tyrone Poore.

There will also be a teen girls traditional cloth contest and a teen boys, one category only contest. Ages for the contests will be 13-19 years. Gourd dancing will begin at 2 p.m. with supper at 5:30 p.m. and war dancing at 7 p.m.

Little News

Scott and Tonya Ward of Owasso, former residents of Ponca City, announce the birth of a daughter. Heather Danielle Ward was born Oct. 7, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. She weighed 6-pounds, 5-ounces and measured 18 1/2-inches long.

Grandparents are George and Nancy Overall and Leon and Beverly Ward, all of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Wilburn and Nell Majors, G. J. and Hazel Overall and Cleo Ward of Ponca City. Heather has a brother, Jared, and a sister, Stephanie.

Announcing the birth of a son at 9:31 a.m. Oct. 14, 1998 are Jeromy and Leauna Buck. He weighed 8-pounds, 1-ounce and was 22 1/2-inches long. The baby has been named Dereck Micheal Buck. He has a sister, Autumn Leá, 2-years-old.

Maternal grandparents are Loyd and Kathy Moore of Dover and great-grandparents are Loyd Sr. and Fredline Moore of Okemah, Jerry and Ann Brown of Ponca City, Ralph and Sally Meyers of Moore and Byron Constant of Blackwell. Great-great-grandmother is Cella May Constant of Blackwell.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Kathy Buck of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Ralph and Bev Buck of Boone, Iowa.

Sculpture To Highlight HNB Renovation

Artist Jo Saylors is a nationally renowned artist and resident of Ponca City. On Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., her latest sculpture will be unveiled at Home National Bank, Second and Grand, in downtown Ponca City. The sculpture was commissioned on a personal request by Robert A. Brown, bank chairman, and his wife, Jana Brown.

Saylors’ work will highlight the completed interior renovation at Home National’s downtown location.

“We’re extremely proud to have a piece of work from Jo Saylors as a permanent part of our institution,” said David Mills, HNB president and CEO. “This sculpture speaks volumes about the principles for which we all strive — like character, purpose and optimism. We think it will form a striking centerpiece for customers and visitors at the bank for years to come.”

Saylors’ latest work will occupy the central lobby space of Home National Bank. It was commissioned during the initial stages of remodeling and the sculpture’s unveiling will complete the redecoration with “quite a flourish.” The exact nature of the sculpture will be a closely held secret until Oct. 27, but bank customers and friends are cordially invited to the unveiling ceremony set for 2 p.m. that day.

An artist specializing in metal sculpture, Saylors’ work can be found in public places throughout the United States, in numerous foreign countries and in hundreds of private collections. Her subject matter ranges from wildlife to western to historical figures, but it is her depiction of children that gain her the most praise.

Her work ranges in size from miniature to monumental, with the most notable monuments including Lady of Justice for the Oklahoma Bar Foundation in Oklahoma City, and the sculpture displayed at Centennial Plaza in Ponca City commemorating the last land run in Oklahoma.

EDUCATION

Several Local Teachers Honored for Excellence
NSF Grant to Fund Advanced Studies
Middle School PTSA Announces Program

Several Local Teachers Honored for Excellence

Several local teachers have been selected by their former students to appear in the fifth edition of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.”

All of the approximately 130,000 teachers being honored were selected by their former students who themselves are currently listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students,” or “The National Dean’s List,” publications which recognize 5 percent of our nation’s high school and college students respectively. Paul Krouse, publisher of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” said, “there is no greater honor teachers can receive than to be recognized by former students for their excellence and dedication. In this publication we clearly have the best teachers in America selected by the best students.”

The students were requested to nominate teaches who “made a difference in their lives” by helping to shape their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject and/or challenging them to strive for excellence. Many of the students commented about the enthusiasm and knowledge their teachers demonstrated in the classroom, and many praised their teachers for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal as well as a professional level. One student wrote about her teacher saying, “she made education something pleasurable, instead of a dreadful ordeal, by letting me spread my wings and showing me the best way to fly.”

Local educators honored include Julie Anderson and Gary Gallagher, Ponca City Middle School; and Ellen Cobb, Carol Green, Kathryn Parsons, Trudi Stigge, and Kymberly White, Ponca City Mid-High. Those from Po-Hi were Ronald Arthur, Betsy Easley, Jeff Fox, JoAnn Hintergardt, Shelly Kennedy, Lisa Krocker, Gale Mueller, Janet Paynter, Terry Sharon, Kristin Smith, Betty Tatum and Toydon Tilley.

Also Nancy Ghylin, Liberty Elementary; and Margo Richardson, Roosevelt Elementary.

NSF Grant to Fund Advanced Studies

STILLWATER — The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced recently that Oklahoma State University is one of 17 institutions that will receive a portion of $40.5 million in NSF funds over the next five years to promote integrative graduate education.

OSU’s Center for Laser and Photonics Research (CLPR), the only one of its kind in the state, has received a $2.15 million NSF Interdisciplinary Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) grant. IGERT grants are intended to produce a diverse group of engineers and scientists well-prepared for a broad spectrum of emerging career opportunities in industry, government and academics. OSU will use the grant to develop the Advanced Graduate Training Program in Photonics Research.

The grant was one of 62 IGERT pre-proposals selected by NSF for full development from a total of 670 submitted by colleges nationwide, illustrating OSU’s strengthening research program, according to OSU Vice President for Research Dr. Tom Collins.

“This proposal underwent a rigorous review process by the National Science Foundation and was judged against those from some of the top research universities in the country,” Collins said.

The funding will assist university efforts to attract and retain high quality students and faculty, facilities and new industries to Oklahoma, according to Dr. Jin-Joo Song, CLPR director and OSU Regents Professor of physics. Song will administer the grant as its principal investigator.

“Specifically, the grant will sponsor exemplary American graduate students who wish to continue their education in the rapidly evolving field of photonics research,” Song said. “These IGERT students, who will receive Ph.D. training in photonics, will be prepared to conduct research in numerous high-technology fields such as semi-conductor nanotechnology, optical communication and data storage and transmission.”

Photonics, a hybrid high-tech science combining laser research, fiber-optic technology and electro-optical instrumentation, includes elements of chemistry, physics and electrical engineering. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the field, administration of the photonics Ph.D. program will involve a highly collaborative effort primarily between OSU’s departments of chemistry and physics and OSU’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The IGERT program includes a flexible core curriculum and graduate laboratory courses created specifically for its students. Scholars will also participate in advanced research, attend technical seminars and fulfill industrial internships. In addition, OSU’s College of Business Administration plans to sponsor a special lecture series in which students can learn about timely industry issues.

“Our philosophy is to train students in a broad range of photonics disciplines, thus bridging the inherent divisions between academia and the real world of industry and government laboratories,” Song said.

According to Song, the state of Oklahoma will benefit from the new degree program due since it is broad-based and contains a strong industrial emphasis.

Middle School PTSA Announces Program

The Ponca City Middle School PTSA officially kicked off the 1998 National PTA Reflections Program on Oct. 12. The theme for this year’s program is “Suddenly You Turn Around and...”

Students have been invited to share their feelings, thoughts and ideas creatively through literature, photography, visual arts or musical composition entries. All entries will be judged on artistic merit, creativity and interpretation of the theme. Entries will be accepted in the office until Nov. 24.

Winners and prizes will be announced in December. The top three entries in each category will be submitted to the state competition in January.

RELIGION

Lutherans Will Hear of Need To Show Gratitude
Second Baptist Hosts The Relations Here
Foursquare Plans Alternative Fun For Halloween
First Church of the Nazarene Will Host Missionary Couples Sunday
Evangelist Bill Ford Is Coming To Foursquare Gospel Next Week

Lutherans Will Hear of Need To Show Gratitude

The familiar Bible story of Ruth and Naomi supplies the text for the theme at First Lutheran Church for its 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Oct. 25. The title of Pastor Ramsey’s sermon reflects that theme: “Committed to One Another.”

Even though Thanksgiving is still one month away, the worship of the day speaks of our need to show an attitude of gratitude each day of our life. Ruth was so grateful to Naomi for the love and acceptance she had received that she promised a lifetime of faithfulness. This is exactly what we should do in thanks to our God, Pastor Ramsey pointed out.

In addition to the Scripture lessons and the sermon, the musical offerings will focus on the thanksgiving and praise theme. The School Choir will sing the anthem “Our God is an Awesome God.” They will be accompanied by Brian Masters on the drum. The Senior Choir will sing the anthem “Lord, Hear Our Prayer.”

On Nov. 1 First Lutheran will celebrate both Reformation Day and All Saints Day. In that service, special prayers of thanks will be offered in remembrance of those members of the church who have died since the last All Saints Day.

First Lutheran is located at North Fourth and Liberty. Its members invite all those searching for a church home to worship with them. An information class on the Lutheran doctrine is now being held on Sundays at 12:15 for anyone who is interested in the church.

Second Baptist Hosts The Relations Here

The Relations, a Gospel quartet from Westlake, La., will present a concert of Gospel Music this Saturday evening at 7 o’clock in the auditorium of the Second Baptist Church. The members of the group are Raymond Poe, Chris Hoke, Randy Pendland and Rod Treme. The Relations have been singing together for over 20 years and during that time have traveled extensively throughout the United States.

Appearing with the Relations will be the Forgiven, a local group of Gospel singers consisting of Mark Brooke, Lynda Johnson and Kris Johnson. The Forgiven was organized several years ago by Mark Brooke. They have appeared on the program with some of the greatest Gospel groups in America.

The Relations and the Forgiven sing from hearts that have been touched by the grace of God, the Rev. Paul Graham of Second Baptist, pointed out. Their gracious spirit and rare musical talent combine to produce a ministry that is seldom equaled and never excelled.

The Concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and a nursery will be provided. This is a concert for the community and everyone is invited to share the joy of great Christian music.

For additional information , call 580-765-3449. The Church will be happy to reserve special seating for large groups who wish to sit together. Please call ahead for reserve seating, the Rev. Mr. Graham advised.

Foursquare Plans Alternative Fun For Halloween

The Ponca City Foursquare Church at Lincoln Center will host a play entitled “Hell of a Choice” as a family alternative to traditional Halloween activities, it was announced this week by Pastor Blaine Herron. An active cast of 40 will present this realistic production which is intended to be an outreach to all of Ponca City.

Rather than sit in an auditorium, the visitors will tour through a labyrinth of rooms and corridors where the scenes will occur around them. The intent is to demonstrate how horrible the ways of the world and hell are, but that Jesus provides a wonderful alternative.

Each of our fates are determined by the choices we make, Pastor Herron pointed out.

Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to come and bring a friend. Play times are: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 to 10 p.m. The tours will run at 15 minute intervals each evening, starting at 7:15 p.m.

Admission is free, and folks are encouraged to come and bring a friend. Play times are: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 30, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 to 10 p.m.

At the same time, a children’s “Journey Through the Bible” will take place in the southwest wing of the building. Children 12 and under will tour a series of scenes from the Bible. For example, the first stop will be a room designed to simulate the world before creation, the tour guide will relate the story and the children will move on, as they leave, however, they will receive a “Milky Way” bar! They’ll visit Mary and Martha’s home and leave with “M&M’s”. Their tour times are the same as those previously mentioned for the adults, Herron pointed out.

For more information, please call the church at 762-2729.

First Church of the Nazarene Will Host Missionary Couples Sunday

The Rev. and Mrs, Larry Webb, Career Assignment missionaries for the Church of the Nazarene in Bolivia, will be speaking at First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand, on Sunday morning at the 10:40 morning worship. Anyone interested in missions is welcome to come and hear the Webbs speak.

The Rev. Mr. Webb serves as vice-rector of Theological Studies by extension for the Seminario Nazareno Boliciano. He also serves as Mission Administrative Assistant, helping to coordinate the work of the six districts which comprise the Bolivian field. Judy Webb’s responsibilities include maintaining the financial records for both the Seminary and Bolician Mission Council.

The Rev. Mr. Webb and his first wife, Jean, served as missionary church planters in Barbados before she died of cancer in 1987. They have three grown children.

The Rev. Mr. Webb and Judy are both graduates of Pasadena College — now Point Loma Nazarene College, relocated in San Diego.

A nursery will be provided, it was announced.

Evangelist Bill Ford Is Coming To Foursquare Gospel Next Week

Evangelist Bill Ford is coming to Foursquare Gospel Church in Lincoln Center — Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 and 6 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., according to the Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor.

The working of the Holy Spirit is the key to the success of Ford’s ministry, Herron pointed out. The mighty presence of God is witnessed in each service with many people being ministered to through the gifts of the Spirit.

A strong message from the Word of God is ministered to the people as Bill Ford ministers, Herron pointed out. God has given him much insight into the practicality of how to walk in the Spirit and a Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit is given to each believer to teach and guide them in their walk of faith, and Bill brings out how we can submit ourselves to the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit and allow him to lead us into the individual calling that is upon each one of us.

For genuine, fresh revelation, mixed with the tangible demonstration of God’s power, Pastor Herron invites the public to come experience the anointing that flows though Bill Ford.

SPORTS

Wildcats Working Hard to Avoid District 6A 3 Basement
Struggling Sooners, Cowboys Set Same Goal: Win — Just Win

Wildcats Working Hard to Avoid District 6A 3 Basement

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

It’s all about character and attitude as the Wildcats play host to Sand Springs tonight at Sullins Stadium, starting at 7:30.

At 1-7 overall, 0-4 in District 6A-3, there won’t be an extended season for the Wildcats. The only race they’re in is to escape the league cellar.

But there has not been an appreciable letup by the players or the coaches, according to head coach Todd Kimrey.

“I told the kids early in the week that we were not going to give up and quit and if they wanted to quit then they better quit the team now,’ the coach said.

There were no takers. In fact both coaches and players alike have said the Poncans have had some of their best practices of the season this week.

“We had three good practices,” Kimrey said before sending the Cats through their final workout on Thursday. “I told the kids if they had another good practice, then they should have a good game against Sand Springs.”

Still winless in the district and after being buffeted by Enid 44-17 last Friday, the Cats seemed to have bounced back well and are looking for a win against the Sandites.

“I spoke to the players early in the week and told them this is all about character and attitude, the chance to develop some skills and to learn how to compete,” Kimrey said.

Kimrey and his staff installed a new offense and a revamped defense in his first season at the helm. But his main job was to build a foundation on which to build in the coming years.

The results have been mixed. The offense has worked well when not stopped by its own mistakes. The defense, Kimrey says, is also playing better, although it may not show up on the scoreboard.

The only downside is that the Poncans have not been consistent and have not made the steady week-to-week improvement Kimrey had hoped for.

But part of that problem can be attributed to a rugged schedule that seemed to get tougher and tougher each week.

Sand Springs’s 3-4, 1-3 record is a testament to just how tough the district is.

The Sandites were district champions last season and breezed to a 12-0 record before losing in the playoffs.

This year, in a slightly revised district lineup, Sand Springs is struggling. The Sandites defeated Enid (22-7) for their lone district win this year, while losing to Owasso (34-28), Stillwater (29-0) and Edmond Memorial (14-13 in overtime.

“You can’t go by records in this district,” Kimrey says. “All of the teams have played a tough schedule.”

Kimrey says the Sandites are better than their record and the Wildcats will have to play well to have a chance to win.

It’s character-check time for the Wildcats who are scheduled to travel to Sapulpa next week and finish the season against nationally ranked Tulsa Union at home in two weeks.

Struggling Sooners, Cowboys Set Same Goal: Win — Just Win

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

STILLWATER (AP) — How badly does Oklahoma need a victory this week? Consider this comment from Rob Ryan.

‘‘Right now, as long as we have more points than Oklahoma State, we’ll take it,’’ he said. ‘‘If it’s 100-99, we’ll take it.’’

Ryan is Oklahoma’s DEFENSIVE coordinator. His unit is ranked sixth nationally and has given up just 18.7 points per game. But he would gladly sacrifice those stats for the only one that matters — winning.

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State haven’t done much of that this season. The Sooners, after opening with two victories, have lost four in a row and continue to struggle on offense. They haven’t scored a touchdown in the past two games.

Oklahoma State also is 2-4, and has lost three straight. Its offense, which had sputtered a bit, played well last week against Kansas State but not well enough to offset several big plays allowed by the defense.

The goal this week, for both teams, is the same — just win. How it happens won’t matter to the victor.

‘‘We’ve got to find a way to complete games and not shoot ourselves in the foot, and get a ‘W’ here,’’ OSU coach Bob Simmons said.

As usual, the play of the quaterbacks will be crucial.

Oklahoma State would appear to have the advantage in Tony Lindsay. Simmons felt it necessary to sit Lindsay for a few series two weeks ago in a loss to Texas Tech, saying his sophomore quarterback was pressing and needed a break.

Last week, Lindsay was 13-of-29 for 157 yards and helped lead the offense to 21 first downs against Kansas State’s top-ranked defense. It was the kind of performance that bolstered Lindsay’s confidence, and Simmons’ as well.

‘‘I thought he threw the ball well and really had more of an execution of the game plan, so that’s a positive sign,’’ he said.

Oklahoma’s spark last week also came from its quarterback — but it was third-stringer Eric Moore. After Brandon Daniels struggled and Patrick Fletcher got hurt, Moore came on and played well until injuring his neck late in the game.

Coach John Blake hinted strongly that Moore would start Saturday night if he is over his injury.

‘‘He went out there in a situation where he operated our offense and hasn’t really been the guy in our game plan to go do it,’’ Blake said. ‘‘We’ll just see if he can handle it physically when the fight comes on.’’

Whichever team passes most effectively could wind up the winner. They both use the 46 defense, which makes it difficult for running teams but can be susceptible to the pass. Oklahoma State found that out last week, as Oklahoma did a week earlier in a loss to Texas.

Both teams come in believing they are better than their records indicate. The Sooners are five points away from being 4-2; Oklahoma State lost to Nebraska and Texas Tech by seven points each.

Only one team will feel better after Saturday.

‘‘We have to come out and really play and play well, across the board, and I think we’re capable of doing that,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘I keep saying that and every week something else comes up, so I’m just hoping we play a complete game this weekend.’’