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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 5, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALCity Calendar City CalendarItems for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon. Anytime FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs). First Monday Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of the month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Every Wednesday and Friday Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Monday Juvenile Crime/Substance Abuse Prevention Ponca City Alliance for Youth Task Force Committee Meeting, noon, United Way, 205 North Second Street, youth and adults invited, contact Katina Combes 765-2476 for information, bring a brown bag lunch. Ponca City Board of Commission Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. PC56er’s, the club for Department 56 collectors, 7 p.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, anyone interested in collecting Department 56 products invited. Tuesday General Election, Polls open at 7 a.m., close at 7 p.m. In-House Mock Presidential Voting, noon and 12:30 p.m., Dominoes (double nine), Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Wednesday Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m., Cann Gardens, 1500 East Grand Avenue. Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Community Pool Committee, 4:30 p.m., YMCA, 702 East Grand Avenue. Rural Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Management District No. 3 Monthly Board Meeting, 7 p.m., District Pump House, Perch Lane, Sandy Park Estates. Thursday Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue. Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Agrarian Club, 6 p.m., southwest meeting room, Western Sizzlin. American Legion Huff-Minor Post 14, 7:30 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue. Friday Senior Center closed all day due to Veterans Day. Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., 6 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Saturday Veteran’s Day Parade, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Chuck Gregg, 580-765-1367. Gospel Music/Singing, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. November 13 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 14 Economic Development Advisory Board, 7:30 a.m., City Commission Chamber, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Ponca City Library Board, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue. Password! 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. AARP, 12:30 p.m., Wheatheart Nutrition Center. McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library. Rural Water District No. 1, Kay County, Regular Monthly Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School. November 15 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Cultural Center Sunroom, 1000 East Grand Avenue. November 16 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Movie & Popcorn, “Grizzly Adams,” 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, Municipal Courtroom, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Disabled American Veterans McKnight-Printz Chapter 47, 7 p.m., 401 South Lincoln Street. November 17 Dominoes (double nine), 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue. Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Commissioners Room, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 18 Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, adults $3.50, children under 12 $2, children under 6 free, proceeds go to the rehab program. Liberty PTA Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anyone interested in booth space, Derra Bishop 762-6288 or 762-6422. Food Fair with Grace Episcopal Church Women, frozen casseroles, baked goods, specialty foods, mixes, dips, teas, cookie mix and various sauces, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Parish Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Thirteenth Street. November 20 Ponca City Board of Commission Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, Commissioners’ Room, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. CAT (Collaborative Action Team), a Ponca City Alliance for Youth Task Force Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second, youth and adults invited, contact Katina Combes 765-2476 for information. United Ostomy Association Inc., Stillwater-Ponca City Chapter, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City, Conference Room B (ground floor), review of Hollister products with Randall Boord, Hollister rep. November 21 Kaw Lake Association 2000 Board Meeting, noon, Hero’s, Holiday Inn. Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Program Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue. Race Relations, a Ponca City Alliance for Youth Task Force Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., United Way, 205 North Second Street, youth and adults invited, contact Katina Combes 765-2476 for information. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome. November 22 Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 6 p.m., Centennial Plaza, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. November 22-December 30 Festival of Angels, 6-10 p.m. nightly, Citywide and Lake Ponca Park, contact Kathy Adams, 580-767-0420. November 23 Pioneer Woman 2K and 15K Run, 9 a.m., Pioneer Woman Statue, 701 Monument Road, contact Bob Kammiller, 580-765-7855. November 27 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. November 28 Covered Dish Dinner, w/music, 5 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. November 29 Crafts, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. November 30 Ponca City Noon Ambucs, Noon to 1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining come by. Bingo! 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. December 1 District XVII Child Abuse Prevention Meeting, noon, El Patio, 731 North Fourteenth Street, youth and adults invited, contact Katina Combes 765-2476 for information. Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City, contact Tamara Sharp, 580-763-8082. December 2 Christmas Gala, 7 p.m.-midnight, Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, contact Kathy Adams, 580-767-0420. December 3 Cann Home, Garden Clubs will have an Open House, with cookies and coffee, 1-4 p.m., 1500 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. Marland’s Grand Home Twentieth Century Will Hold an Open House, with cookies and coffee, 2-4 p.m., 1000 East Grand Avenue. December 3-31 Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue, contact Donna Secrest, 580-765-9746. December 8-9-10 “Amahl and the Night Visitors” musical, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, free admission, for information Donna Butler, 762-1681. December 8 Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 6-9 p.m., Citywide, contact Missy Morland, 580-763-8067. December 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. School Menu for Nov. 6-10Elementary Breakfast Monday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — French toast styx with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — Fernando burrito or hot pocket (cheeseburger), tater tots, applesauce, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Tuesday — Meat and cheese nachos or pizza pocket, refried beans, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll or corn dog, mashed potatoes and gravy, pork and beans, peaches, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Cheese pizza or steakfingers with hot roll, scalloped potatoes, Curious George fruit snack, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken chunks with hot roll or grilled cheese sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, cookies, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — Jelly donuts or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Breakfast pizza or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — French toast styx with little smokies or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Lunch Available on Monday through Friday at the Middle School is Domino’s pizza and Taco Bell burritos. Also available on Tuesday and Thursday is Subway. Monday — Fernando burrito, broccoli with cheese, mexi beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, baked potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pocket, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, lettuce and tomato salad, fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Steakfinger with hot roll, scalloped potatoes, seasoned green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Chicken chunks with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, lettuce and tomato salad, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — Jelly donuts, cereal or pop tart, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Pancakes and sausage or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Lunch Available at East Middle School Monday through Friday are Domino’s and Taco Bell burritos. Subway is available on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday — Chicken patty sandwich, lettuce and tomato slice, tater tots, fresh fruit, broccoli with cheese, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Tuesday — Pizza pockets, corn, Jello, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Mini corn dogs, scalloped potatoes, sour apple slime, dill spears, tossed salad or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Stuffed crust pizza, corn, Jello, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese nachos, refried beans, mexi rice, fresh fruit, tossed salad, dill pickle, raisins or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Tuesday — Eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — French toast sticks with syrup and sausage or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Breakfast bites with hash browns or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast casserole or cereal, assorted juice and milk. High School Lunch The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn every day and Subway on Tuesday and Thursday. The Retro Mart features Mexican food, bakery/deli and Italian food courts. All-American Line Monday — Teriyaki chicken or egg roll and sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, oriental rice, pineapple rings, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Tuesday — Hard or soft tacos, chopped lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mexi rice, jalapenos, salsa, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Steakfingers with hot roll, tossed salad with ranch dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Foot long corn dog, tater tots, tossed salad, Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Spaghetti with meat balls with bread sticks, tossed salad with ranch dressing, seasoned green beans, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Biscuits and gravy, juice and milk. Tuesday — Cinnamon toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk. Thursday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Steak fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy, blackeye peas, hot roll, apple crisp and milk. Tuesday — Soft tacos, refried beans, green beans, pineapple and milk. Wednesday — Ham and beans, hash browns, carrots, cornbread, frozen fruit bar and milk. Thursday — Chicken pot pie, biscuit, mixed fruit, ice cream and milk. Friday — Corn dogs, tater wedges, dill spear, orange wedge, cookie and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Pepper steak with rice, honey orange chicken or chef’s choice plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Chicken fried steak, baked ham with raisin sauce or catch of the day plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Grilled steak, sweet and sour pork or chef’s choice plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. School CalendarNov. 6 Representative from the University of Oklahoma in the Howell Auditorium, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 Quiz Net in room 228, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Trimester testing starts. Army National Guard on the front law, 10 a.m. Drama/debate meeting at Sand Springs. Nov. 11 Trimester testing continues. Band will march in the Veterans Day Parade on Grand Avenue. Chorale will compete in the OMEA contest in Edmond. There will be no school on Monday, Nov. 13 for site improvements. First Lutheran MenuLunch Monday — Grilled cheese, tomato soup, orange smiles, no bake cookies and milk. Tuesday — Baked potato, chili and cheese breadstix, corn, fruit, milk. Wednesday — Hot dog, french fries, beans, frozen grapes, milk. Thursday — Lasagna, toasted bread, salad, pears and milk. Friday — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll and milk. Legion Sets EventThe American Legion Post and Auxiliary will be serving lunch to invited guests and all veterans immediately following the Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 11. Guests then can rejoin their families to see the displays and presentations during the afternoon. Where to VotePolling places for the general election to be held Tuesday, November 7, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. They include: RURAL 400 — Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk. 401 — Consolidated 106 School Building, River Road, 9 miles east of Newkirk. 402 — Christ’s Church, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk. 403 — Christ’s Church, 1001 South Magnolia, Newkirk. 404 — Peckham Christian Church, Peckham. 406 — Braman Town Hall, Braman. 409 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northeast of Blackwell. 410 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northeast of Blackwell. 411 — Kildare School, Kildare. 412 — Community Building, 300 Morgan Square, Kaw City. 413 — Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street at East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 414 — Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City. 415 — Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City. 417 — National Guard Armory, U.S. 60, west of Tonkawa. 419 — Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 420 — Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, 3454 South Ranch Drive, Ponca City. 421 — Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department, 3454 South Ranch Drive, Ponca City. NEWKIRK 01 — Lutheran Church, 100 South Magnolia, Newkirk. 02 — Baptist Church, 220 West 7th, Newkirk. TONKAWA 101 — Public Library, 216 North 7th, Tonkawa. 103 — Christian Church, 115 West Grand Ave., Tonkawa. BLACKWELL 201 — First Christian Church, 306 East Coolidge, Blackwell. 202 — Free Will Baptist Church, 209 North 6th, Blackwell. 205 — First Baptist Church, 1st and Bridge Ave., Blackwell. 210 — Methodist Church, 6th and Coolidge, Blackwell. PONCA CITY 503 — Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford Avenue, Ponca City. 504 — Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 507 — Sunset Baptist Church, 915 West Greenwood Avenue, Ponca City. 516 — Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth, North Side, Ponca City. 517 — St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 408 South Eighth Street, Ponca City. 523 — Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City. 527 — Church of Christ Hartford Avenue, 1905 Joe Street, Ponca City. 530 — Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Ponca City. 532 — Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodland, Ponca City. 533 — St. Luke’s Church of the Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect Avenue, Ponca City. 534 — Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan, Ponca City. Voters to Decide on Six State Questions TuesdaySix state questions referred to a vote of the people by the Legislature will appear on Tuesday’s general election ballot. Each question is reprinted here exactly as it will appear on the ballot, followed by a brief explanation by the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) Capitol News Bureau. BALLOT TITLE Permanent School Land Funds State Question 684 Senate Joint Resolution 2 This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Sections 2, 3, and 5 of Article XI, which deals with the School Land Trust. The United States established the Trust to benefit the State's common schools and certain State universities. The permanent school fund is part of that Trust. The trust fund must now forever remain intact and the State can never diminish it. The State can now only use the trust fund's income to aid schools. The measure changes how the State could use the permanent school fund. The measure allows the State to diminish the fund itself to aid schools. The measure allows the State to use between 4 3/4 and 5 1/2 % of the market value of the fund for the last three years to aid common schools. The measure also allows the state to use more than trust income to aid the specified universities. The measure allows the State to also diminish the trust fund established to aid the universities. The measure does not set a limit on the amount of trust funds the State could use to aid the universities. SHOULD THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 684 would change the Oklahoma Constitution to allow distribution of more money from the School Land Trust. It would permit 4.5 to 5.5 percent of the average of the year-end market value of the School Land Trust for the prior three fiscal years to be used for schools. The School Land Commission currently can distribute only dividends and interest from the trust, which was created by Congress in the Organic Act in 1890. The act allowed establishment of the Oklahoma Territory. Projections from the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office are that passage of SQ 684 would produce a modest increase in distributions in the first year. The commission projects dramatic increases in future years as assets are managed for total return. The measure was authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 2 by Sen. Dave Herbert, D-Midwest City, and Rep. Jim Glover, D-Elgin. It passed the Senate 43-0 and the House 100-0. BALLOT TITLE County Health Department Millage State Question 685 Senate Joint Resolution 3 This measure amends the State Constitution. It will allow a county to increase property taxes by up to two and one-half mills to support county health departments. The new tax will only be approved in counties with more than 500,000 persons. The new tax must be approved by county voters. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 685 would allow voters in Oklahoma and Tulsa Counties to approve more millage for county health departments. It would authorize up to 2-1/2 additional mills for health departments in counties above 500,000 population upon majority approval of county voters. The issue could be placed on the ballot by the Board of County Commissioners or by an initiative petition. The authorizing document, SJR 3 by Sen. Ben Brown, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. John Bryant, R-Tulsa, passed the Senate 30-14 and the House 71-28. BALLOT TITLE College Presidents' Contracts State Question 686 Senate Bill 151 This measure amends Section 23 or Article 10 of the State Constitution. The Section deals with the state budget. The change would let colleges and universities make contracts with presidents for more than one (1) year, but not more than three (3) years. This measure also deletes some obsolete language. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 686 would allow colleges and universities to give their presidents three-year contracts in place of the one-year contracts now authorized. Advocates contend the change is needed to attract top candidates and to keep them on board. Opponents, however, argue taxpayers would be stuck with the expense of buying out the contracts when presidents are fired. They also say it would discriminate against professors and staff members who are limited to one-year contracts. An organization called NIX 686, chaired by University of Central Oklahoma professor Tom Guild, is fighting the proposed amendment. SB 151, by Sen. Kelly Haney, D-Seminole, and Rep. Mike Ervin, D-Wewoka, passed the Senate 51-45 on June 8, 1999, after the governor signed other sections of the bill. BALLOT TITLE Sale of Winery Products State Question 688 Senate Bill 456 This measure amends the State Constitution. It amends Section 3 of Article 28. Presently, wineries may sell their wine to consumers at the wineries. They also may sell wine to wholesalers. They cannot sell wine to retail package stores. They cannot sell wine to restaurants. This act would allow Oklahoma wineries to sell their wine to retail package stores and restaurants in this state. They also could ship the wine directly to the retail package stores and restaurants that are licensed to sell liquor by the drink. SHALL THE BALLOT PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 688 is designed to improve the wine industry in Oklahoma. It would allow state wineries to sell and ship their products directly to Oklahoma retail package stores and restaurants which are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink. These practices are now forbidden by the state Constitution. SB 456, by Sen. Robert Milacek, R-Waukomis, and Rep. Curt Roggow, R-Enid, passed the House 77-21 and the Senate accepted House amendments and passed it 43-4. BALLOT TITLE School Millage Elections State Question 690 House Joint Resolution 1019 This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It amends Section 9 and 10 of Article 10. It affects certain school millage levies. The change is to the emergency levy, local support levy, and the building fund levy for school districts. It would allow each school district to decide to eliminate the need for an annual election for those levies. Once the levies are approved, the voters of the school district would also decide whether to allow them to continue from year to year. The vote on the levies would change only if another election is held and the voters rescind their prior action. Such an election would be held if a petition is signed or the board of education recommends an annual vote be taken. SHALL THE BALLOT PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 690 would permit voters in a school district to make certain school support mill levies permanent instead of putting them to a vote every year. Although most of the levies are approved at annual elections, several districts turned them down in the 1990s and the districts were forced to expend funds for a second vote. Rep. Barbara Staggs, D-Muskogee, a sponsor of the authorizing document, said it costs $211 to open each ballot box. The 10-mill support levy, the 5-mill building levy and the 5-mill emergency levy would be affected. Without them, supporters of the question say, districts would be forced to suspend operations. Should a district reject the millages a second time, it would automatically be annexed to a nearby district. A district could return to annual elections if 10 percent of its registered voters signed a petition calling for a vote on the issue. Supporters include the Oklahoma Education Association and the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. During legislative debate, opponents of the measure called it a slap at democracy and a slap at taxpayers. HJR 1019 by Staggs and Sen. Trish Weedn, D-Purcell, passed the House 69-30 and the Senate 38-6. BALLOT TITLE Tobacco Trust Fund State Question 692 House Bill 2022 This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It adds Section 40 to Article 10. The measure creates the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund. A percentage of the payments received by the state from tobacco companies shall be deposited in the trust fund. The percentage goes from 50 % for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, to 75 % for any fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, and after. Monies not deposited in the trust fund shall be subject to legislative appropriations. The trust fund would be managed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors would consist of members appointed by various state officials. The trust fund monies could be invested according to certain standards. A Board of Investors would have the duty of investing the trust fund monies. The chair of the Board of Investors would be the State Treasurer. Other members would be appointed by various state officials. The earnings from the trust fund may be expended by the Board of Directors for certain purposes. The purposes include tobacco prevention and cessation programs, health care, education, other children's services and programs for senior adults. The measure allows the Legislature to pass laws to further implement this section. SHALL THE BALLOT PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? ( ) YES, FOR THE PROPOSAL ( ) NO, AGAINST PROPOSAL STATE QUESTION 692 would create a permanent trust fund for part of Oklahoma's tobacco settlement money, projected at $2.3 billion over 25 years, which could not be raided for legislative appropriations. Fifty percent of the settlement would go into the trust fund the first year and an additional 5 percent would be deposited each subsequent year until it reached 75 percent. The remainder could be spent by the Legislature. Only the earning of the trust fund could be used to fund state programs. The settlement results from a lawsuit against the tobacco industry by Oklahoma and other states. A bipartisan organization has been formed to campaign for passage. It includes Gov. Frank Keating and First Lady Cathy Keating and is chaired by Attorney General Drew Edmondson and State Treasurer Robert Butkin. A five-member Board of Trustees would invest trust fund monies in a manner similar to investment of state retirement funds. A seven-member Board of Directors would be responsible for spending trust fund earnings. Some legislators opposed allowing seven individuals to authorize expenditures. The expenditures would be limited to certain purposes, including research for cancer and other tobacco-related diseases, cost-effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs and health care and educational programs benefiting children and senior adults. House fiscal staff projections indicate the principal in the trust fund would total about $1.9 billion by FY 2026, with annual earnings of $182 million available for expenditure. HB 2022, by House Speaker Loyd Benson, D-Frederick, and Senate President Pro Tempore Stratton Taylor, D-Claremore, passed the House 97-2 and the Senate by 33-8. Annual Veterans Day Parade Scheduled Saturday November 11The Veterans Day Parade in Ponca City has grown to the largest held in north central Oklahoma. The parade will be held Nov. 11 starting with the World War II Airborne reinactors jumping at 10 a.m. and the B-1 Bomber flyover at 10:30 a.m.; the parade will commence at 10:30 a.m. Veterans from across Oklahoma and Kansas will begin the day by meeting for coffee and doughnuts prior to the parade at Post 14 of the American Legion, 407 W. South Avenue, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Veterans will then depart the Legion at 9:30 a.m. on trams to watch the paratroopers make their jump and landing near the intersection of Waverly Street and Grand Avenue. They will have another jump at 1:30 p.m. at the Ponca City airport. This year, the parade marshals will be the Korean War era veterans. All veterans, especially those from the Korean War era, are encouraged to participate in the parade. Trams will leave from the Legion for any veteran who would like to ride through the parade. These trams will stop in front of the city office building so the veterans can see the parade go by before returning to the Legion for lunch. A number of special groups will be participating in the parade including the Ponca City Marching Wildcats and the Shilder band and a bagpipe and drum corps from Wichita. Rodger Hudgin’s World War II commemorative reinactor recon group will be escorting a convoy of antique military vehicles from the World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm eras. Air cover will be provided by World War II P-51s, Stearman bi-planes, T-28s and modern F-16s as well as the B-1 bomber. The World War II era planes will then be on static display at the airport from noon till 2 p.m Other antique aircraft will be joining the flyover. More than 17 color guards — representing all branches of the service, veteran organizations, scouts and other groups — will lead the parade followed by the parade marshals, the Korean era veterans. The first four blocks of the parade will be military/veteran related followed by numerous floats, classic cars, motorcycles, school and church groups, scouts, bands, and Native American Indian groups with children carrying the flags representing the Indian nations of Oklahoma, fire trucks, police, civic clubs, horses and wagons, and more. Any individual or organization who would like to participate in the parade, call the Legion at (580) 765-9073 or Chuck Gregg at 765-1367 for more information or a parade lineup position. Playhouse Production Opens This FridayThe Ponca Playhouse production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile opens Friday at the Poncan Theatre. This old-fashioned tale of murder most foul is directed by Morris McCorvey of Bartlesville. In the play, Miss Christie weaves a web of deceit in which any of the characters may be an appropriate culprit. The story takes place on a paddle steamer, The Lotus, on the Nile between Shellal and Wadi Halfa. Actors in the play are Sue Fleck, first bead seller; Scott Pittman, second bead seller; Rafael Mendoza, steward; Linda Cowley, Miss ffolio-ffoulkes; Mika Kruck, Christina Grant; Josh Sroufe, Smith; Morgan Ham, Louise; John Maddox, Dr. Bessner; Angela Owen, Kay Mostyn; Lucas Connally, Simon Mostyn; Gary Owen, Canon Pennefather; Annette Hunt, Jacqueline De Severac; and Scott Pittmas as McNaught. The production staff includes Royce Caldron, stage manager; Will Emig, lighting; Gary Owen, Larri Ann Halbrook, Scott Pittman, Annette Hunt, Royce Caldron, Sarah Pruitt, Linda Cowley, Morris McCorvey, and Warren Rivers, set construction; Sharon Connally and Ruslyn Hermanson, set dressers; Cheryl Mauk, properties; Annette Hunt, Christina Rich-Splawn, Linda Cowley, Anne Jester, Sue Fleck and Sandy Bishop, costumes; Linda Cowley, publicity; Michelle Roberts and Annette Hunt, program editors; Madine Owen, David Guinn and Christina Rich-Splawn, cover design. Murder on the Nile will run Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18. All performances are at 8 p.m. except the Sunday matinee, which begins at 2 p.m. Tickets may be obtained by calling the box office at 765-5360 at the Playhouse’s new office, 301 South First Street. Office hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the Poncan box office one hour prior to show time. Corporate sponsor for “Murder on the Nile” is Conoco with additional support from the Oklahoma Arts Council. Americans Urged to Participate in SmokeoutJoin the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 16 and you’ll be part of thousands of Americans trying to kick the tobacco habit for 24 hours - and the rest of your life. “Successful quitters realize the Smokeout is the beginning of a process that will change their lives in a lot of positive ways. They plan ahead for a smoke-free life,” says Brett Saunders, director of tobacco control for the American Cancer Society’s New York office. “When you quit, the smoke literally clears. You see how addictive tobacco rally was and how it dominated every aspect of your life,” Saunders explains. “When it’s gone, many things are going to feel different to you.” Quitting is tough, but you can do it. Nicotine — a drug found in tobacco — is very addictive and quitting means dealing with symptoms of addiction. Here’s a few tips on how to quite smoking: 1) Tell your friends you’re quitting because they can help you stay on track. Tell them what kind of support you want. 2.) Throw away all of your cigarettes and don’t leave them around to tempt yourself. 3.) engage in moderate exercise because it will help with cravings and make it easier to keep your weigh down. 4.) Don’t use food as a substitute for smoking. If you need to put something in your mouth, go for sugarless gum or toothpicks. 5.) Remember the positive aspects of non-smoking. Notice how much more energy you seem to have, how much better you food tastes and how much better and healthy you feel. If you smoke again, don’t give up. It often takes two, three or more times to quit for good. Reward yourself for each small success- congratulate yourself for one hour without smoking, one day, one week. Soon you’ll be smoke - free for good. Most of all, build your motivation and maintain a positive attitude. For more information about smoking cessation programs, please contact Allison Horner at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 765-0592 or you can find help on the web, for example, Nicotine Anonymous which has a full web - based support system at www.nicotine - anonymous.org. Hospic Offers Support During Holiday SeasonThe first holiday season after the death of a loved one can be filled with dread and confusion. The Family Services staff of Hospice of Ponca City recognizes that the holidays can be difficult for the bereaved and will offer an hour-long workshop to help provide coping techniques. The workshop will be twice during November: Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Westminster Village and Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. The program will be repeated in December on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. These workshops are open to anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved one. There is no charge and no need to pre-register. Mike Sweetman, M.Div., coordinator of the workshops, says the workshops will not make the holiday stress disappear, but many suggestions will be given to make the time easier. He says the bereaved often feel out of step with the season because everyone else seems so joyful and happy. There is also so much to do. When a person is already experiencing the great stress of grief, the additional strains of the holidays can create unbearable pressures. Sweetman suggests that in the weeks and days before the holiday the grieving person tell his/her friends and relatives how he/she feels about the upcoming event. Surviving the holidays involves much communication concerning plans and feelings. Traditions will likely have to be altered since a family member is gone. The bereaved are cautioned not to feel guilty if they can’t or don’t want to do all the things they did before their loved ones died. In addition to the holiday workshops, Hospice of Ponca offers support groups four times a month for the grieving in the Ponca City area — on the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. and the first and third Thursdays at 4 p.m. All groups meet at the Hospice office Anyone who would like further information about the Holiday workshop or other grief support should call Hospice of Ponca City at 762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102. Gene McFall Highlights Program SaturdayThe Witty World of Will Rogers, starring Gene McFall, will be presented in the programming room at the Ponca City Library directly following the Veterans Day parade Saturday. The Ponca City Library, the Friends of the Ponca City Library and the Oklahoma Arts Council will be sponsoring the event which will begin approximately at 11 a.m. The program will last approximately one hour and is suitable for 10 years old and older. Will Rogers was probably the most loved and well-known private citizens ever in the United States. Born in Oklahoma of Indian ancestry, he performed in Vaudeville as a trick roper. He added jokes about current events and became a star of the Zeigfeld Follies. Gene McFall has performed as Will Rogers in 43 states since 1982. He toured as James Whitmore’s understudy in Will Rogers’ U.S.A., and was the first person other than Whitmore to tour that show. In 1989 McFall spent hundreds of hours in research, drew upon his seven years performance as Will, and compiled his own show. Witty World of Will Rogers is a show he feels suits him best as an actor and effectively presents Will’s humor and philosophy. McFall, a native Kentuckian, former basketball coach, and a professional actor since 1966, has been in motion pictures and on TV in All in the Family, Benson and Archie Bunker’s Place. McFall portrayed Will Rogers from ages 27 to 55 in Oklahoma Educational Television’s highly acclaimed centennial mini-series, Oklahoma Passage. McFall is also a co-author, along with his wife Sharon, of one of the best cookbooks available today on America’s favorite humorist — Will Rogers. Books are filled with historic photos, anecdotes and quotes from one of America’s most quoted personalities; the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore has endorsed the book. McFall will have the cookbooks with him and will be available to autograph them. Planning Commission Schedules MeetingBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer Ponca City’s planning commission is scheduled to meet for a regular session on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The board is expected to discuss three new items of business at the meeting. One of the items is a request from Patricia Drake, of Lee Drake Homes, Inc., to waive the sidewalk regulations for the Deer Place subdivision. According to information received from the Community Development Department, Drake, the developer of the subdivision, has presented a letter to staff seeking a variance from the design requirements contained in the ordinance that provides for sidewalks to be placed on both sides of all local streets. The ordinance further provides that a waiver of this provision can be made only in those instances were the average gross density of the proposed subdivision is one unit per acre or less. The city records the density of the subdivision at approximately 1.4 units per acre. The department is recommending the planning commission approve a partial variance and require a sidewalk be placed on one side of each street, in lieu of being placed on both sides. The board will also consider and vote to change the planning commission’s meeting time from 7 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and hold a general discussion regarding local planning issues. Military NotesArmy Reserve Pvt. Benjamin J. Gates has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Phillip Gates of Red Rock and the grandson of Jess Gates of Ralston. ———— Air Force Airman Gary B. Matli has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Gary L. and Marsha L. Matli of Ponca City. ———— Air Force Airman David L. Land has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Gordon C. Land of Greenwood, Mo. and Vicky A. Land of Blackwell. ———— Army National Guard Pvt. Lindsey D. Lamm has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the training, the soldier received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid and Army history and traditions. She is the daughter of Kym Vap and stepdaughter of Tony Vap of Ponca City. Johnson Returning As Managing EditorFoster Johnson, managing editor of The Ponca City News from 1982 until 1999, has resumed his former duties at The News. Johnson replaces Norm Petersen, who had held the position since December of 1999. Tom Muchmore, editor and publisher of The News, made the announcement. He said, “We are excited to have Foster back and the journalistic experience which he brings to the position of managing editor. We believe his knowledge of Ponca City along with his community involvement will bring added benefits to The News. With his renewed enthusiasm Foster will help us build on the many positive changes which we made with Norm Petersen in the position.” After leaving The News in 1999, Johnson was employed as a financial advisor with Prudential Securities. He said, “Although I found the investment world to be fascinating, it became apparent that I had printer’s ink in my blood. I appreciate the opportunity to return to The News. My time away has served as a sabbatical and I look forward to rejoining The News staff.” Johnson, 55, originally came to The News in June of 1982 from Weatherford, where he had held a similar position with the Daily News for seven years. His 31 years of journalistic experience include two years as sports editor of the Plainview (Texas) Daily Herald and five years as sports editor of the Southwest Times Record in Fort Smith, Ark. A graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Johnson also attended Northern Oklahoma College. He is a native Oklahoman, born in Kingfisher and graduating from high school in Hominy. Since arriving in Ponca City 18 years ago, Johnson he has been involved with the Ponca City Rotary Club, Ponca City Public School Foundation, Leadership Ponca City and the Leadership alumni organization, United Way, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. He has also been spotted on the Poncan Theatre stage from time to time in “Taste and Tasteless” and has been accused of being one of the regular writers of that annual spoof. He and his wife, Charlanne, have three grown children and four grandchildren. Family Rolls Dice on Centennial FarmBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer “As my momma put it, ‘farmers are the biggest gamblers around,’” suggested Earla Alley, whose family has been rolling those dice on a farm east of Blackwell for over 100 years. In fact, she indicated gambling and farming were in her family’s blood, a legacy and heritage they inherited from her great-grandfather, Charles Abraham Guyer. Great-grandpa Guyer made his claim to fame when, at the crack of a pistol shot at noon on Sept. 16, 1893, he joined hundreds of other dreamers and risk-takers, chancing life and limb, in a mad dash through the Cherokee Strip astride a horse named Doll, in search of land to stake and a place to call home. Even though the old farmhouse is gone, some of the original buildings still stand on the centennial farm, depicting those early days of risk-taking in a gamble Earla and her husband, Rick Dean Alley, fondly call farming. “It’s hard work, but it’s something I was raised with and love to do,” Earla related. “Rick and I lived in town for four years when we first got married. I wouldn’t move back to town now unless I had to,” she said. “I don’t want to jump out and farm 2,000 acres, but I do enjoy farming,” agreed Rick. “It’s like any other business — you have to enjoy it.” The couple currently farm 320 acres, including the 160-acre centennial homestead, with Earla’s parents, Earl Hugh Byler and LaVerne Sue (Guyer) Byler. The Alley’s three sons — Daniel, 19; Shawn, 16; and Jesse, 9 — also help out with the chores. This totals five generations who have shared Earla’s great-grandfather’s dream. In addition to land and equipment — which includes two tractors and two combines — the Alley’s manage 20 head of cattle, 28 goats, five chickens, two ducks, one horse and several cats and dogs. Rick and Earla suggested, while most of the risks were the same, today’s farmers were having a harder time making “ends meet” than farmers 30 or 40 years ago. “Nowadays, if you work a farm, you either have to have an oil well or work in town to make ends meet,” noted Rick, as he knows all too well. Rick works five days a week at a pipe-fitting company in Ponca City to help “pay the bills.” “Like any other business, you have to try to keep a cash flow going and kinda work from there,” he said. Earla, who also keeps an eye on the family’s cash flow as bookkeeper, noted everything wasn’t coming out in the wash for today’s farmers when it came to the bottom line. She explained: “To put the wheat in the ground, it is costing us about $1.20 per gallon for diesel and around $4.50 per bushel for our seed wheat. “For a return, we are looking at selling our wheat at harvest in late June, for around $2.70 per bushel, with an average yield somewhere around 40 bushels per acre (in an average year),” she added. “This is high expenses with low return.” “My grandpa, Vern B. Guyer, on the other hand, was paying 37 cents per gallon for that same diesel back in 1963, and wheat was selling for as high as $2 per bushel,” she continued. “It didn’t cost him as much to put his crop in the ground,” which shows low cost with a higher return. This offers a picture of the type of problems farmers are facing today. Rick indicated his family was lucky compared to some farm families. “We don’t have a lot of the overhead that big farmers have,” he said. “They have a lot more risk — the bigger the farm, the bigger the risk.” What are the benefits to farming in this century? More options, noted Rick. “(In the past) you took your goods to town, and that was your only options for a market. There are other options available for people today.” Like many farmers, this was a hard year for the Alleys. “The drought took a toll on things,” Rick said. “It cost farmers a lot in their pastures, causing some not to get as much hay as they needed for winter.” Earla predicted the family would make it through. “The full years kinda cover for the lean years. They don’t totally cover the loss, but they help,” she said. She recalled it wasn’t as bad as the hail-storm in the spring of 1993, when the crops were knocked out just before harvest. “That was the only year it took everything,” she said. During difficult years, farm families like the Alley’s pull together and “recoup and hope the cattle or whatever other commodities you have cover the loss,” Earla said. Is the gamble worth it for the Alleys? “You betcha!” replied Earla. “We wouldn’t have it any other way.” Voters Urged To Cast Ballots Early in DayKay County Election Board officials are advising voters to go to the polls as early as possible on Tuesday. Officials suggest voters can expect lines at most polling places, but lines are likely to be shortest at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, and any registered voter who is in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Carol Stafford, Kay County Election Board secretary, is encouraging voters to take their voter identification cards with them when they go to the polls. “Chances are that you won’t need your (cards), but if there has been an administrative error, it guarantees your right to vote.” She suggested voters call the Kay County Election Board office before election day if they have any questions about their eligibility to vote or the location of polling places in their area. Stafford offers some advice for marking ballots on Tuesday,. She suggested a valid marking — a filled-in arrow — is shown on posters at the polling place, inside the voting booths and an illustration is printed at the top of the ballot card as an example of the proper way to mark a ballot. She advised voters to follow these examples when making their choice. “If you have questions about how to mark your ballot to ensure that it is counted correctly, ask the precinct officials,” she said. If you make a mistake while marking your ballot, Stafford warned against trying to correct it. “Take the spoiled ballot back to the precinct officials. They will destroy it and give you a new one,” she explained. After marking the ballot, the voter should go to the voting device and insert the completed ballot. The device can read the ballot regardless of the direction it is inserted — face up or down, top first or bottom first. If the device is unable to detect any valid marking on the ballot, or if it detects too many valid markings for a single office or question, it will immediately return the ballot to the voter. It will also print a message explaining the problem. If the ballot is returned, the precinct officials will issue a new ballot to the voter, if necessary. Stafford said election law violators will be reported to the proper law enforcement authorities. “We’re going to be watching for electioneering by candidates,” she said. “It is unlawful to electioneer within 300 feet of a ballot box.” Other election law violations include disclosing how one voted while within the election enclosure, removing a ballot from the polling place, taking a ballot into the polling place and taking intoxicating liquors within half a mile of a polling place. It is also unlawful for anyone other than voters waiting to vote and election officials to be within 50 feet of a ballot box during an election. Asbestos Work Begins MondayEnvironmental Action, Inc., will begin the asbestos abatement of the Civic Center Complex on Monday as part of the building’s renovations, according to city officials. The contractor will begin with the interior portion of the auditorium and move to the exterior — a project that should take around 35 days. For more information, contact Randy Lauritsen, city engineer, at 767-0333. Author Truman Smith Lectures At U.S. Air Force AcademyIn 1944, when Lt. Truman Smith was 20 years old and trying to survive “just one more day” as a B-17 Flying Fortress combat pilot in the Nazi dominated skies of Europe, he considered it useless to think of the future and he lived only in the moment of that time. At that time there was no United States Air Force Academy. So now, 56 years later, it came to pass that Lt. Col. (retired) Truman Smith, author of “The Wrong Stuff” (which is required reading for thirdclassmen [sophomores] in the core military history class, History 202, “Introduction to Military History” at the academy) was invited to lecture the cadets at the Academy on Oct. 25. It was a rewarding experience for everyone: the cadets, the staff of the Academy History Department and “The Old Colonel.” The main thrust of Smith’s lectures was the same as the premise of his book “The Wrong Stuff”; which is the importance of learning from ones mistakes, “Like the cat that sat on a hot stove.” Strategic Bombing was a theory that had to be proven by the Eighth Air Force in World War Two. And while the theory was finally proved, there were more fatalities in the 8th Air Force than any other American military force. Their losses were greater, in less than three years, than all of the U.S. services fatalities in 15 years of the Vietnam War. An example of the Wrong Stuff was dropping bombs on a target from above it. “Everyone over the target and in harms way had to have thought that there had to be a better way. Eventually the better way was learned and demonstrated in Desert Storm and the bombing of Yugoslavia.” The event seemed to benefit both the cadets and the “Old Warrior.” As one student told her instructor, “No disrespect meant for our instructors, but he (Col. Smith) is the genuine article. He has actually been in combat!” Smith was also respectful of the cadets and their instructors in learning how things have changed. One instructor, an experienced fighter pilot, told him that the U.S. can no longer put up an air armada of 2,000 airplanes over Europe, as was done in 1944, because there aren’t that many planes in the entire Air Force. “We have mechanics working their hearts out day and night salvaging parts from other old planes to try and keep them flying. Some planes are 60 years old and they try to update them with technology. It’s like putting a CD or GPS (factory equipped parts) into a 1940 automobile. And the mechanics, on food stamps, make more working on the weekends at a fast-food than they earn all week serving in the Air Force.” Politics were avoided, but displeasure was evident in the Commander in Chief’s use of military resources — with no provisions for replacements. And as far as any feeling of war-mongering, the general consensus was in agreement with George Washington’s advice: “To prevent war is to be prepared for war.” Truman Smith was pleased that Cadet Rory Peterson, a freshman at the Academy, was able to attend one of the lectures, because Truman had presented Rory his acceptance certificate into the Academy at the Ponca City High School Awards Assembly last spring. It was a brief encounter, since both of their schedules were very tight. Col. Mark Wells, Ph.D., and author of “Courage and Air Warfare,” is head of the Department of History at the Academy. He hosted a luncheon of his staff, asking “Smitty,” as he is known in “The Wrong Stuff,” to speak to the staff. It was there that Col. Wells honored “Smitty” by presenting him a statuette of “The Eagle and Fledglings,” a copy a larger terrazo edifice on the Colorado Springs campus. Truman Smith’s reaction to his visit at the Academy was that he was greatly impressed by the cadets and inspired by the teaching staff. And when thanked by the cadets for what his generation had done for the present generation, Smith responded by thanking them for what they will do for the next generation, as well as his older generation. Work Session Meeting MondayPonca City’s board of commissioners are scheduled to meet for a regular work session of Monday at 2 p.m. in the Public Safety Center’s commission chambers, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Highlighting the agenda for the meeting, members will discuss a city ordinance establishing a Telecommunications Department and advisory board. The board will also discuss the plaza layout and design for Phase II of the renovation project for the Civic Center Complex. A third item of interest is a discussion by commissioners on the Character City trait “sincerity.” In addition, the board will hear an update on economic development and changes to the tourism department. The government of the city of Ponca City encourages participation in city activities by all interested persons. If your participation at this meeting is not possible due to a disability, you are asked to notify personnel in the city clerk’s office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 767-0304, prior to the meeting time so any necessary arrangements can be made. Laughlin Wins FFA AwardMariah Sneath Laughlin, Ponca City, is the recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. This honor recognizes demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs. Laughlin was one of the 2,282 FFA members receiving this degree at the 73rd National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 26-28. Only one in 199 of the 453,902 FFA members have advanced through chapter and state FFA degrees to earn this national degree. Laughlin is the daughter of Larry and Camille Sneath, Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Gene and Joe Ann Guyer and Carol Sneath and the late Elwood Sneath, Blackwell. She currently attends Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, is employed by Home National Bank in Ponca City and is involved in family farming. She is a member of the Ponca City FFA chapter and her agricultural education instructors/FFA advisors are Jack Powers and Kevin Frazier. Kaw City Honors VeteransKaw City will honor all veterans with a free Veteran’s Day celebration bean dinner Nov. 11 at the Kaw City Community Center. Serving will be noon to 3 p.m. Three varieties of beans will be served: Cowboy beans, brown beans and navy beans. Beans will be cooked in a large old-fashioned cast iron bean pot. Cornbread, coleslaw, dessert and drinks will be furnished by members of the Kaw City churches. Everyone is welcome to attend. State Potter Paul Pfrehm To Hold Free WorkshopOklahoma potter Paul Pfrehm will hold a workshop in the Eleanor Hays Gallery of Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa into a working laboratory for a Come and Go Workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Admission is free. Gallery director Audrey Schmitz invites the community to meet Pfrehm as he recreates a day in his studio. Pfrehm welcomes audiences of all ages as he demonstrates his award-winning techniques on the potter’s wheel, showing the evolution from raw clay to various decorated vessels ready for the kiln. “I begin with a traditional form that is functional and then enhance it with modern influences,” he says. “I use a wide range of clay bodies, design, firing techniques and an ever-expanding palette of glazes. My desire is to continue to develop a unique style that combines fine art and functional pottery,” he adds. The day’s work will be displayed during a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. During this time, Pfrehm will be available to explain his unique forming, decorating and firing processes. The public is invited to the reception at no charge. More than 50 of Pfrehm’s works are also on view through Dec. 8 in the gallery, located in the Northern Performing Arts Center. Entitled “Opposite Ends,” the exhibit features porcelain vessels and raku wall sculptures, all of which are available for purchase. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during evening and weekend performances in the NPAC. Admission is free. Pfrehm’s current work is primarily done in porcelain clay with incised carving to decorate the surface and celadon and ash glazes to enhance the forms. He is experimenting with hand-built raku wall sculptures and vases finished in copper matte and gloss glazes. Pfrehm has given workshops throughout the region and has exhibited in more than 100 one-man or group shows throughout his career. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in art education from East Central Oklahoma State College, now East Central University, in Ada, and a master of fine arts degree in ceramics from Wichita State University. Now a full-time potter, he also has 25 years of teaching experience in the arts. EditorialVote Tuesday Election officials are expecting a heavier-than-normal turnout Tuesday when voters locally and nationwide go to the polls to elect a new president. Oklahoma voters will also be voting for a corporation commissioner, while many News readers will be voting for U.S. Representative for District 5. All Oklahomans will be voting on judicial retentions (don’t forget to vote the back of the ballot) as well as six state questions on a variety of topics. Osage County voters will be voting for a state representative and county sheriff as well as an important question on Enhanced 911 service. All of this is to say that everyone needs to cast an informed vote Tuesday. The all-important presidential vote sets the course of the nation for the next four years while the other candidates and issues will affect the daily lives of virtually everyone. Each vote does count. They add up to that great mass of votes that are tallied on election night. Vote intelligently Tuesday. FLJ LettersVote for E911 As E911 coordinator for Osage County, I have visited with many of our citizens during the past few weeks asking for their support for the county-wide vote on Nov. 7. I believe that this is one of the most important votes ever facing our citizens because it could definitely save a life or a home. Some residents living in your area already receive Enhanced 911, some receive basic 911, but most receive nothing. If you dial 911 in an emergency, who answers? Can they find you without your giving directions to your location? The Board of County Commissioners have worked diligently to start the process of providing a system to the entire county that will make it possible to find you without you giving directions. In other words, if you can dial 911, but are unable to talk, or are not sure where you are, or can’t give them directions, the emergency responders that you need will still be able to find you. It will be necessary to place a tariff of 5 percent on your local basic telephone service, which will result in a charge of possibly 45 cents to $1 a month. If you check your telephone bill, you are possibly already paying a tariff for 911 service. If so, this will not be an add-on to that amount. Your will only pay one tariff. If you are not paying a tariff at this time, then you will have that expense. I am hopeful that each voter in Osage County feels that this enhanced 911 service is worth the small monthly charge. Even if you already receive the 911 service, please remember that many of our residents do not. You may never need an ambulance, fire truck or law enforcement officer, and I pray that you do not, but if you do, how wonderful it will be to know that they will be able to find you without any problem. Those moments that will be saved looking for you or your loved one could possibly make the difference. I, as a fellow citizen of Osage County, send out a plea to each of you to vote “Yes” for Enhanced 911 on Tuesday and tell a friend to cast their vote also. Janeen Stuart Osage County E911 Coordinator Great Race Thanks As a teacher and co-driver of last year’s race team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organizations and members of our community who made the great Race 2000 a reality for five students this past summer. These five student navigators — A.J. Evans, Brett Jackson, Bart Suter, Chase Kelly and B.J. Loney — represented Po-Hi, Ponca City and Oklahoma as we raced against seven other high schools from across the United States who were also fortunate enough to earn the right to participate. These young men portrayed an image totally beyond reproach, an image our community should be proud of. We rallied 4,000 miles from Boston, Mass., to Sacramento, Calif., scoring an elapsed time difference of only one minute 27 seconds. We tied for first place with a team from Bedford, Iowa. However, there had to be a tiebreaker. Since we both raced 1930 Model A Fords, the tiebreaker of who has the “older car” could not be used. Therefore, the decision-maker was who rebuilt their car. Since they had restored their car, they were given first place. The Great Race is a very expensive, 3 1/2-week adventure. Lodging, food and fuel expenses add up to $15,000. The team then needs a trailer, which has been loaned to us by generous friends. On top of those costs, is the race vehicle, which has been a 1930 Model A pickup the last three years. But this year we are going to build a “new” race vehicle, a 1931 Ford Cope. This restoration will lower our scoring handicap, which lost us the event last year. We will strive to keep Ponca City High School’s reputation proud, as we won first place in ’99 and “Spirit of the Event” in our first attempt in ’98. The Great Race is more than a vintage car rally; it is a history lesson and witness of our country. In addition to the countless states we wound through during competition, we have seen sights such as: Mount Rainer National Park, Hoover Dam, San Francisco Bridge, the actual London Bridge at Lake Havasu, 4 Corners, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, Grand Canyon, the Boston Harbor, Empire State Building, St. Louis Archway, U.S.S. Constitution, Statue of Liberty, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and, after we won in ’99, “we went to Disneyland.” We are gracious for the past and future support for the high school team, and also feel lucky to earn the chance and ability to race these past few years; and hopefully, years to come. J.D. Hanks Instructor Fire Department Structure Status Hearing MondayNEWKIRK — A public hearing will be held Monday during the weekly meeting of the Kay County Board of Commissioners concerning the status of the Ranch Drive Rural Fire District Association. The 10 a.m. public hearing concerns a petition filed by the Ranch Drive Rural Fire District Association to change organizational structure from a corporate fire department to a county fire department. The commissioners will begin the 9 a.m. meeting with any unfinished business pertaining to capital expenditures, juvenile detention, the Juvenile Block Grant agreement, FY 2000-01 budget or any other unfinished business. New business includes: — A resolution to deposit funds into the Emergency Management Agency Cash Fund (including $9,700 from Kay County and the final appropriation from General Fund FY 2001. — Annual Occupational Tax Report for FY 2000. — Cash fund appropriations of $952 for the County Clerk Lien Fee Cash Fund and $1,085 for the Mortgage Certification Fee Cash Fund. Meetings are held in the Commissioners Court of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk and the public is welcome to attend. DEATHSVelma B. Scott ObituariesVelma B. ScottVelma B. “Babe” Scott, 98, died Nov. 3, 2000, in Oklahoma City. The funeral will be held on Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. The Rev. John J. Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will follow at Gray Horse Cemetery in Fairfax under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Velma was born in Kansas on June 19, 1902. She married Walter Charles Scott and resided in the Kaw City area for 50 years. The most recent 20 years, she lived in Oklahoma City with her daughter, Verna Belle Lamb. Velma is survived by her daughter, Verna Belle Lamb; nephews, Herb Farnsworth and wife Betty, and Jack Jeffries and wife Willa Mae; five grandchildren, Ronald Scott and wife Victoria, Judy Baker, Henry Lamb, Carol Aldridge and husband Mark, Kerby Lamb and wife Cynde; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous friends. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; daughters, Charlene, Elinor and Delores; son, Castner; parents, George and Katherine Boyles; and grandson, Stanley Scott. paid obituary Wanda Lee JonesWanda Lee Jones, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at her residence. She was 83. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at the Albright United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheila Combs-Francis, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Trout Funeral Home. Wanda was born in Ponca City on March 18, 1917, to Lewis A. and Essie Lou (Caffey) Fisher. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1934 and attended Ponca City Business College. She was married to Chester Jones on Nov. 7, 1937, in Tulsa. She was retired from Conoco in the Mineral Lease Records Department. She was very active with the North Central Oklahoma Historical Society, the Pioneer Genealogical Society and the Class of 1934 Reunion Committee. She was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her family, church and traveling. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Graves and Janice Wilson both of Ponca City, six grandchildren, Penny Lieber and her husband Phillip of Alliance, Ohio, Scott Graves and his wife Judy of Marland, Robert Graves and his wife Tammy of Ponca City, Jim Graves of Tulsa, Todd Archer of Oklahoma City, and Jeff Jones and his wife Jennifer of Edmond; six great-grandchildren, Michael Lieber and Stephanie Lieber of Alliance, Ohio, Jaci Graves and Steven Graves of Marland, Jacob Graves of Tulsa. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chester on July 5, 1993, one son Richard Jones in 1979, and one grandson Darrin Lee Stickel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to the Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. The family will be at 205 South Flormable. paid obituary Sigrid A. ThoemKATY, Texas — Sigrid A. Thoem, age 52, of Katy, Texas, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2000. She was born June 11, 1948, in Ponca City, the daughter of Thomas and Mary B. Weber Spencer. Surviving are her husband Terry; children, Ashley Eder and husband Fritz, Kimberly McWhorter and husband Cash, and Tyler Thoem, all of Katy; mother, Mary Spencer of Ponca City; brothers, Tommy Hogue of Billings and Jim Spencer of Enid. Sigrid was preceded in death by her father Thomas. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy, Texas. Burial will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75224. paid obituary Services PendingOllie R. White Jr.Ollie R. White Jr., longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2000, at Via Christi - St. Francis Hospital of Wichita, Kan. He was 58. Local survivors include a daughter and son, Tammy Kleinmann and Thomas Ray White, and mother, Cecil White of Fairfax. Services are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Glenn R. VanFleetGlenn R. VanFleet, 2345 E. Coleman Road, died Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2000, at his home. He was 79. Survivors include his wife, Mozelle, of the home. Services are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. Ellen MorrisEllen Morris, 53, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000 at her home, 3501 W. Hubbard Road. Survivors include her husband, Marion, of the home. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFS-- Burglary — The owner of a business in the 100 block of East Oklahoma Avenue reported a burglary at 7:15 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Installed, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Afghans For Fund-Raiser: Pioneer Women Afghans in multicolor, jewel tone colors, burgundy, green, navy or Williamsburg Blue will be for sale for $40 to $50. The First United Methodist Women's are selling these afghans to raise money for missions. Call 762-1681. Fire Run — A fire at a residence in the 800 block of West Hazel Avenue was reported to the Communications Center at 7:32 a.m. Friday. The Ponca City Fire Department was advised. Two police officers also responded to the scene. A broom in the home’s heater closet had caught on fire. “Autumn Romance” A bouquet of flowers, a steak dinner for two, a horse drawn carriage ride around the lake. $125 call 762-3778 or 765-7447. adv. Legion Event — A family dinner for members of the American Legion Post 14 and auxiliary will attend a joint dinner Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the post to celebrate the auxiliary’s birthday. Those attending should bring a dessert or salad. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $15 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 8:28 a.m. Friday. A description was given of the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Meals on Wheels — An appreciation brunch for all Meals on Wheels volunteers and their spouses will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the First Presbyterian church. this event is planned as a thank you to the volunteers for their dedication to this community service. Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations with Joan Jones, 762-1875, or Alice evens, 762-3664. Veterans Parade Participation — Anyone or any organization who would like to participate in the parade call the Legion at (580) 765-9073 of Chuck Gregg at 765-1367 for more information or a parade lineup position. Theft — A man in the 1400 block of Pioneer Road reported a stolen ladder and chainsaw to Ponca City police at 8:30 a.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Goal Kick Club to Meet — The first general meeting of the Ponca City Goal Kick Club is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fourth Street Clubhouse. All parents of Po-Hi soccer players are urged to attend. Plans for fund raisers and activities will be discussed and T-shirt orders will be taken. Get involved and help make this a great season. Transportation for Vets — Those veterans who do not have transportation or cannot find a ride to the American Legion for the Veterans Day Parade may call Dolly Rolland, RSVP, at 762-5815 and schedule a ride to and from the Legion. Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 9:08 a.m. Friday. The offending vehicle rear-ended the caller’s vehicle, then left southbound on Fourteenth Street. A description was given of the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A man in the 900 block of North Third Street reported some stolen mail to Ponca City police at 12:17 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stolen Vehicle — A man in the 1500 block of Clarke Street reported a stolen vehicle to Ponca City police at 12:46 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The information was sent to surrounding agencies. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Accident — An non-injury accident in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 1:35 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 2:27 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. King Alfred Jumbo Daffodils regular 99¢, sale 59¢ each. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue, Ponca City. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:26 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. John Deere Collectibles: Mary Moo’s, Mail Boxes, Lamps, Pictures, Cookie Jars, Christmas Ornaments, Riding Toys, Wagons, Pedal Cars and much more. Throop Lawn & Garden Equipment. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 300 block of North Birch Street was reported to Ponca City police at 3:49 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported a $3 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 4 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — Someone in the 300 block of South Ninth Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 4:11 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — A booking officer at the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, reported a 37-year-old man was being transferred in from the Kay County Sheriff’s Office on two city warrants at 4:36 p.m. Friday. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Avenue reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 5:36 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Grand Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5:53 p.m. Friday. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 3300 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a theft of two cases of beer to Ponca City police at 9:08 p.m. Friday. The clerk advised the juvenile male who stole the beer threw one of the cans of beer and hit the clerk in the face before feeling the store in a vehicle with two other subjects. A description was given of the suspect and vehicle. Two officer responded to the scene. The beer was found discarded in the parking lot of a second business in the area. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762- 6522. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Third Street and Otoe Avenue reported a 19-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, no insurance, speeding and transporting an open container at 10:51 p.m. Friday. Outback Clearance Stock Reduction Sale! Starts Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1401 North Union, Vintage Cottage. adv Subject Held — A officer in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication at 12:16 a.m. Saturday. The juvenile was released to his parents with a promise to appear. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Subjects Held — An officer at the intersection of Central Avenue and Osage Street reported having three subjects in custody at 2:05 a.m. Saturday. Two 18-year-old women were taken into custody for public intoxication, and a 20-year-old man for public intoxication and on a Kay County warrant. In An ad that ran Oct. 15 for Axle Wheel Aligning Co. the letter was suppose to be signed by both Bob and Kathie Perdue as they celebrate 62 years of family ownership. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Union Street found a 44-year-old man passed out in his vehicle at 5:06 a.m. Saturday. The man was taken into custody and charged with actual physical control of a motor vehicle and his vehicle was towed from the scene. An ambulance was also called to the scene for the intoxicated subject. Barbie Ornament, 1st-in-the-series is here. Get yours today! Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. -- LIFESTYLESPonca City Happenings Ponca City HappeningsSunday Pioneer Woman Museum, open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and holidays. Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Marland’s Grand Home, 10th and Grand. Home of Indian exhibit, 101 Ranch collection, and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 767-0427. Marland Estate and Mansion, 901 Monument Road. National Historic Landmark with 55 rooms and 10 acres. Guided tours daily at 1:30 p.m. plus 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sunday 1-5 p.m. Available for receptions, weddings, meetings, parties. 767-0420. 11th Step AA meeting — open, 11 a.m.; AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Monday Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Domestic Violence Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Babysitter provided. For information call 76A-BUSE. Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at the First Baptist Church parlor. For information contact Betty, 762-9776, or Vivian, 765-8871. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Westminster Chapel. For more information contact Lori White, 767-1668. There will not be a July or August meeting of the group. Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, American Legion. Simple Steps AA — closed, noon; AA Step Study — closed, 8 p.m.; Harmony House, 212 South Third. TOPS OK 308 members weigh-in time is 6 to 6:45 p.m. with meetings starting at 6:45 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Pioneer Area Quilter’s Guild meets the first Monday of each month at Community Christian Church on West Grand. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. The July and September meetings are held the second Monday of those months. Lions Vision Group meets the first Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, using the Thirteenth Street entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 765-4370. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents. Tuesday The American Family Support Group will meet 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 1105 West Highland. The topic will be Child Welfare Services and child abuse. Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Performing Arts building (south entrance) Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All women welcome. For information call 765-6829, 628-5026, or 762-2885. Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, Pizza Hut. New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library). AA Discussion meeting at noon; AA Big Book Study — closed, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Study Discussion of “As Bill Sees It” and other AA approved literature. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021. Parent Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to nonpunitive parenting styles. Preschool storytime for 4-, 5-and 6-year-olds, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ponca City Library. Ponca Prairie Pleaters meet the first Tuesday evening of each month with the exception of the summer months. For more information call Nathalia, 762-3820. The Pioneer Water Garden Society meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Cann Garden. Those interested in water gardens are welcome to attend. For more information call Marsh, 765-8249, or Ray, 762-7806. Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Free pregnancy test is kept confidential at Birth Choice, 700 West Broadway, Hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; 1-3 p.m. Wednesday; 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 765-9689. The Vision AMBUCS meet at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Raindrops Support Group for parents who have lost children meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan. For more information call Lisa Lewis, 765-3972. Wednesday Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, R&D East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome; public invited. For additional information, contact Bob Ennis, 767-5946. Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. For location call 765-5695 or 762-5529. Simple Steps AA meeting; Step Study — closed, noon. AA Discussion meeting, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Al-Anon meeting, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third. Storytime for 2 and 3-year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs meets at the Cann Center on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, conservation, historic preservation, landscape design or environmental education, is welcome to attend. For more information call 762-3695, or 762-3555. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). Noon Lions Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the American Legion. Four O’Clock Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. International Club will meet Nov. 15 in the home of Gale McKinley. Maureen Danielson will present the program “Quilts, a Story in the Making.” For information about the International Club contact Teresa Panza-Mohedas, 718-9892. Thursday AA Discussion meeting, noon; AA discussion meeting, 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. Freedom Group of AA; closed Big Book Study at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. We study and practice tradition. Open meeting the last Thursday of each month for birthdays. For more information, call John at 762-3345 or Darron, 765-0021 Model Railroad Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Stephenson Building, 113 North Third. For information call 762-8687 or 765-7996. Parent Support Group, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, copying techniques and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles. Ponca City Newcomers Club meets the third Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. For more information and to make reservations call Joyce Fox, 762-9578. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot). American Legion Post 14 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Huff-Minor Post home, 407 West South Avenue. Disabled American Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 401 South Lincoln. Kay County Panhellenic Board will meet Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the home of Marsha Moore, 4 Woodmore Place. all area sororities are invited to send a representative to this meeting. for more information call Sandy Hudack, 762-5820. Lions Roar in November for Diabetes AwarenessBy SHERRY MUCHMORE The Neighborhood Chef The Ponca City Noon Lions Club has added new meaning to their motto “We Serve.” Thanks to their newest fund-raising project, spearheaded by Susan Ladner and Lilly Strickland, the Lion’s Rookie Committee is dishing up good old home-cooking from local Ponca City area Lion’s Club members, family and friends in their new cookbook “Lion’s Roar.” Lion’s Roar is a cookbook with tried and true recipes from people you know. They’ve taken away the trial and error preparation from first time concoctions and left you with down home wisdom for great eating. You will probably find some of those recipes you’ve either been asking your friend for or been meaning to. And, really helpful is the section in the back called “Making the Right Food Choices” and a special section on healthy eating. The Noon Lions Club was formed in 1922 with the help of E. W. Marland, who became their first elected president. Over the years, an integral part of these dedicated individuals, has been (to name only a few) to aid the underprivileged, provide vision and eyeglass aid and annually sponsor the Oklahoma Lions Mobile Health Screening Unit. Most recently, this year they have developed a Diabetes Awareness committee that screens local residents, business and city employees for diabetes. Since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Lions felt this is a good time to kick off their own Diabetes Awareness campaign. Diabetes is a nasty disease that doesn’t always show symptoms but can lead to vision loss or even blindness if not caught in the early stages. Early detection and healthy eating are essential in maintaining a proper balance of blood sugars. Too much blood sugar is harmful over time. This is when glucose builds up in the blood rather than the cells. Insulin is a natural hormone that helps blood sugars absorb into cells for energy. When you eat, your body changes food into blood sugar. Your blood sugar goes up. A good meal plan slows this rise. Program for Life Whether diabetic or not, the following program should be considered to sustain a healthy, energetic body and way of life: Meal planning for a person with diabetes is the same as anyone else: Low in fat Moderate amounts of protein Starches, such as those in beans, vegetables and grains (such as breads, cereals, noodles and rice) Exercise keeps us active which helps cells take in blood sugar. Weight Loss will help the body use insulin better. The following recipes can be found in the ‘Healthy Eating’ section of the Lion’s Roar Cookbook where you’ll discover cooking well doesn’t mean giving up flavor. Pineapple Smoothie Diane Betus 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in natural juices 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons liquid artificial sweetener Mint leaves, optional Drain pineapple, reserving cup juice. Freeze pineapple chunks. Place juice, buttermilk, vanilla, sweetener and frozen pineapple into blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint if desired. Serve immediately. 5 servings. 7+ calories; 2 mg. cholesterol; 6 grams carbohydrate; 1 gram fat ———— This next recipe has a hearty stick to your bones appeal. Who’d guess it’s ultra low fat and tastes good too. Italian Pasta Soup Jane Thomason, PC, OK 1 pound ground turkey or chicken breast 1 16-ounce can stewed tomatoes 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup canned julienne carrots 1 14-ounce can defatted beef broth 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 stalk of celery, chopped 2 teaspoons dry onion flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup uncooked pasta 1 package dry spaghetti sauce mix 1 package dry Ranch dressing mix Salt and Pepper to taste Dash of seasoned salt 3 cups water Brown meat in a large pot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Add remaining ingredients and simmer only long enough to cook pasta. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Serve with garlic toast. Serves 4. ———— Just because you are on a diet or cutting back on your sweet intake, there’s no need not to indulge a bit with our version of this creamy custard pumpkin pie. Another plus is it makes it’s own crust as it bakes. Impossible Pumpkin Pie DeAnn McDaniel 1 15-ounce can prepared pumpkin 1 13-ounce can Milnot 6 to 8 packages Sweet & Low to equal 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Bisquick 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons margarine 2 eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Put all ingredients in blender for 1 minute on high. This makes a big pie (9-10 inch deep pan). Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes until tests done with knife. Everyone’s favorite during the holidays. Don’t give up that cheesy goodness, try this low-fat version. Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Loraine Phat Non-fat non-stick cooking spray 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 can low-fat Cream of Chicken soup 2 tablespoons Molly McButter dry butter flavor sprinkles 1 cup water 1 cup canned evaporated skim milk 1 cup Minute Rice 1 cup shredded light cheddar cheese Pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté celery and onion over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli and mix well. Cook 10 minutes more. Add chicken soup, butter sprinkles, water, milk, rice, cheese and pepper, stirring well to combine thoroughly. Spray 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and pour mixture into it. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Recipe makes 6 servings. 198 calories; 4.6 grams fat; 11 grams protein; 2.27 grams saturated fat; 27.9 grams carbohydrate; 19 mg. cholesterol ———— Two other new Lion’s Club projects have gained such enthusiasm from the community that they have sky-rocketed in popularity and use. 1. The Lions are providing Magni-Cam units to individuals with macular degeneration or low vision, at no cost for those with financial difficulties. These units are hand-held magnifiers. 14 units have been placed within the last six months. 2. On the first Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church, the Visually Impaired Support Group meet to discuss problems, solutions, listen to speakers and learn about various visual aid items. Besides sponsoring this group, the Lions provide transportation to and from these meetings and provide refreshments. ———— Throughout the month of November, The Neighborhood Chef will feature at least one lite, low-fat recipe. If any of you have one you’d like to share with us, please send it to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.) Be good to yourself, eat healthy. ———— Lion’s Roar Cookbook can be purchased through the Ponca City Noon Lions Club, P.O. Box 532, Ponca City, OK 74602 for $12 per copy plus $1.50 for shipping and handling. Books are also available at Brace Books, Angel Central or by calling Susan Ladner, 762-5659 or 765-2876. Stress Relief Ideas Offered During Breakfast of ChampionsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Headaches, knots in the stomach and fatigue are all signs of stress, Sue Lunsford, Conoco senior staff counselor, told the Thursday Breakfast of Champions audience of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Lunsford’s program, entitled “You, Too, can Survive the Holidays,” was designed for merchants, employees and others. The program was at the assembly center at the Ponca City High School. She told about issues that make the holidays, Christmas in particular, stressful. These include unrealistic expectations, overspending, and she said this includes not only individuals, but businesses as well. Lunsford suggested getting an early start, setting priorities about when to do what and writing down pros and cons. This included making a list of three things to avoid doing, that have not turned out well in the past. Also guarding against excesses in eating and drinking, as well as spending. Some stress symptoms are a change in sleep cycles, headaches, knots in the stomach, short tempers, tension in the back, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and overall depression. Lunsford suggested each person should take a positive approach toward the holidays — to delegate, share chores, utilize service businesses such as catering, start new traditions, do something for someone else such as a Christmas pot luck. Some important things to do is to pamper oneself and also to stay on a exercise program. About spending she recommended setting aside money for Christmas and avoiding using credit cards. Lunsford suggested putting the money for Christmas in an envelope and carrying it while shopping and not to exceed the amount. Meals on Wheels Menu AnnouncedMeals on Wheels are delivered at noon Monday-Friday by volunteers. The meals are prepared at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and special diets can be prepared with a written order from a physician. Meals are available to persons 65 years of age and older. Those younger than 65 may receive meals if disabled or for two weeks following dismissal from the hospital. Cost is $2.50 per meal, and adjustment is made for financial need. For more information call 762-4707 or 765-0331. Substitutions may be made by SJRMC if necessary. Monday, Nov. 6: Shepherd’s pie; seasoned asparagus; cornbread or dinner roll; cottage garden salad; lemon pudding. Tuesday, Nov. 7: Baked Rosemary chicken; bread dressing; green beans; pickled beets; sliced peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 8: Salisbury steak with brown gravy; potato casserole; country blend vegetables; tossed salad with dressing; chocolate cake. Thursday, Nov. 9: Herbed pork loin; mashed potatoes with gravy; candied carrots; pea salad; apple crisp. Friday, Nov. 10: Pepper steak; steamed rice; herbed green beans; macaroni salad; watermelon cubes. Arisara Tanupabrungsun Bride of Kirk W.J. Miller IIIArisara Tanupabrungsun became the bride of Kirk William James Miller III in a double-ring ceremony Sept. 30, 2000, in the ballroom at the Marland Mansion. The couple’s nuptial vows were officiated by the Rev. Gail Daugherty Smith in a 7 p.m. ceremony. The entrance of the ballroom was decorated with lampposts adorned with greenery and ivory, peach and pale pink satin bows and the family seating was illuminated by candlestands with lighted hurricane lanterns similarly decorated. Arrangements of seeded Eucalyptus, Italian Ruscus, Queen Anne’s lace, Salal and sprengeri were used to complement large bouquets of ivory, peach, pale pink, Tropicana and pink roses throughout the ballroom and reception area. More than 750 long-stemmed south American roses were flown in for the event. A pair of votive brass candelabra, holding 21 candles each, were accented with ivory, peach and pale pink satin bows and greenery. The bride is the niece of Nisarat Saeheng of Chonburi, Thailand, and the bridegroom is the son of Carolyn A. Miller of Ponca City, and the grandson of William J. and Geraldene Y. Miller, also of Ponca City. Sue Lippert, pianist, presented a prelude of traditional wedding music, and the processional and recessional were Canon in D by Pachelbel, and Wagner’s Bridal Chorus. Donna Clark sang Till the End of Time and What a Difference You Have Made in My Life. She sang Because as the couple lit the unity candle. Barbara A. Miller was the honor attendants and bridesmaids were Morgan Ballou of Tulsa and Elizabeth P. Miller. Each wore a two-piece ensemble with a plum-colored crepe straight skirt. The plum-colored lace top was designed with scalloped sleeves and hemline embellished with pink metallic accents. They wore scattered crystal flowers in their hair, and each carried a bouquet of 24 fresh roses in shades of lavender, peach pink and pale pink accented with Salal and hand-tied with pale pink satin ribbon. Kevin R. Carmack of Tulsa served as Best Man, and groomsmen were Johnnie Good and John Paul Morris, both of San Antonio, Texas. Guests were seated by Luis Kruger and Fred Wigley. The bridegroom wore a formal dress black tuxedo with ivory vest and bowtie. His attendants wore black single-breasted tuxedos with plum-colored vests and neckties. Marsha Box of San Antonio, Texas, was the candlelighter, and ringbearer was Charleston M. Noble. Kacie Martin, flowergirl, was dressed in a white dress similar to the bride’s gown. She carried a pomander covered with three dozen roses in shades of lavender, peach, pink and pale pink. The bride wore a designer gown of ivory Duchess satin styled with an off-the-shoulder scooped neckline and scalloped-edged cap sleeves. The dropped waistline was highlighted by a full skirt and a chapel-length train. The bodice and hemline was embroidered with seed pearls and Austrian crystals. The bride wore a double-layered, fingertip-length illusion veil secured by a gold tiara with a floral and leaf design matching the motif used on the gown. The veiling was trimmed with gold and highlighted by a random scattering of Austrian crystals. She carried an arrangement of 24 peach Osiana roses, white Freesia and Salal handtied with ivory satin ribbon. Ivory-tulle swags filled with freeze-dried rose petal draped the serving and guest tables for the champagne reception and barbecue buffet at the mansion. The wedding cake featured four satellite cakes, each of a different flavor, decorated to look like gift boxes. A scuba diving motif was used to decorate the bridegroom’s cakes. Arrangements of fresh roses and greenery completed the decorations. Music for dancing was provided by Bob Westmoreland and Jack Sherbon. Assisting with the event were Cindy Wigley, Anita Jeffries and Dorothy Wohlfiel of San Antonio, Texas. Corsages and boutonnieres were presented to honored guests of the couple, Carl Jiggs, Lelia Paden, Reid, Patti and Susie Carmack, Elvis and Jimmie Smith. Out-of-town guests included Larry and Marge Miller of Anderson, S.C., Paul Dent of Fountain Valley, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Brown of Oklahoma City, Iris Ballou and Darin Sriphaya, both of Tulsa. Pre-nuptial events included a bridal shower Sept. 23 at Marland’s Grand Home hosted by Barbara and Elizabeth Miller, and a rehearsal dinner at Pauline’s Supper club hosted by the bridegroom’s grandparents. Devin King Weds Jason Whiting in Eureka SpringsThe Angel at Rose Hall in Eureka Springs, Ark. was the setting for the Sept. 30, 2000, wedding of Devin A. King and Jason W. Whiting. Their double-ring vows were officiated at 4:15 p.m. by the Rev. Donald J. Alberson. The bride is the daughter of Christy King and Bill King, both of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Ray Whiting and Carol Whiting, also of Ponca City. Grandparents are Lena Gantz of Mooreland and Clodell Whiting of Newkirk. Abby Frick was the honor attendant. She wore a floor-length sage green satin dress with the bodice highlighted by slim straps. Eric Knittel served as Best Man. The bride wore an ivory matte satin gown with a lace overlay. The dress was accented by a scattering of pink rosettes and seed pearls. The full skirt featured five layers of tulle over satin and was adorned with pink rosettes and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of ivory roses and greenery. Following tradition, she carried something old and borrowed, a sixpence brought from England that belonged to the bridegroom’s mother; something new was a pearl ring which was a gift from the bride’s mother; and something blue was her garter. Out-of-town guests included Jenelle Tucker of Greeley, Colo.; Ashley Whiting, sister of the bridegroom; Chad Keeney; Scott and Pat Holt, aunt and uncle of the bride, all from Dallas, Texas; and Sherri Whiting of Tulsa, the bridegroom’s sister. The couple resides in Stillwater where both are students at Oklahoma state University. The bride is employed at Murphy’s Gift Shop, and the bridegroom works at Grimsley’s Supply. Carly A. Bennett Marries Jaughn Morris in OctoberCarly A. Bennett and Jaughn A. Morris were united in marriage in a 2 p.m. ceremony Oct. 7, 2000, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with the Rev. Terry Wayne Ricketts officiating. Burgundy and white flowers were used for decoration, and Delores Hammers, organist, played traditional wedding music. Janet VanHoesen sang The Rose. The bride is the daughter of Belinda Tucker of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Jim and Cindy Bennett of Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Chris and Janice Morris of Blackwell, and the grandson of Sam and Jane Morris of Parsons, Kan., and Bobby and Joann White of Yuma, Ariz. Chesla McGee, Matron of Honor, wore a burgundy floor-length gown and carried a bouquet of burgundy and off-white roses and carnations and baby’s breath. Chelsie J. Bennett was the flowergirl. Jason Morris served as Best Man, and Blake C. Bennett was the usher. The bride wore an antique white satin gown in a Victorian style. The dress was trimmed with lace and pearls as were the long sleeves. She wore a fingertip-length veil attached to a pearl adorned crown, and carried a cascade of burgundy and off-white roses, carnations and baby’s breath. Following tradition, she carried something old, a handkerchief; something new was her gown; something borrowed was the veil; and something blue was her garter. Assisting with the reception at the church were Sue Garwood of Blackwell and Morgan Weatherly. Guests included Derek Carter from Burleson, Texas, Kathy Colburn and Nelson Ballew, both of Gulfport, Miss. The newlywed couple resides in Blackwell. The bride, a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, is attending Northern Oklahoma College, and is a parttime substitute teacher. The bridegroom, a 1998 graduate of Blackwell High School, is a construction worker and attends EMT courses at the Pioneer Technology Center. AAUW Meeting Slated SaturdayThe American Association of University Women will meet on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The program will be an AAUW Educational Report. AAUW is an organization “vitally interested” in education and advancement of women. Our mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal changes. Founded in 1881 in the United States, every member is required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. AAUW seeks a diverse membership to achieve its educational goals. AAUW meets each month, September through May. Ponca City branch meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at the Ponca City Country Club. Three special interest groups meet each month. The next meetings of these groups are: Book Discussion Group at the home of Gerry Miller at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. The discussion will be led by Miller on the book “Cassandra.” Bridge will meet on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the home of Pat Keast on 1420 Meadowbrook. If you would like to know more about AAUW, call Barbara Moses, membership vice president, 765-7074, or branch president, Grace Chism, 765-3519. Little NewsEmily Scarlett Price is the name chosen by David and Karen Price of West Chester, Ohio, for their daughter born Sept. 21, 2000, at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has two sisters, Abigail and Olivia, and three brothers, Grayson, Noah and Christian. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Marilyn Rockhold of Olathe, Kan., former residents of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Kazue Price of DeSoto, Kan. Maternal great-grandmother is Leone Twichell of Baldwin City, Kan. ———— A daughter, Anna Grace Guajardo, was born Oct. 27, 2000, to Mike and Dana Guajardo. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 18 inches long. The baby has a sister, Kacy Kendall Guajardo. Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Gale E. McArthur, and paternal grandparents are Mrs. Tony Guajardo, and the late Tony Guajardo. ———— Announcing the birth of a daughter are Kyle and Amy Roush of Edmond. Kaitlyn Marie Roush was born at 6:03 p.m., Oct. 13, 2000, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Clayton and Joyce Gillock of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are Kirk and Carmen Roush of Edmond. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keller of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Roush and Cleo Singer, all of Wichita, Kan. ———— Lianna Elizabeth Giachino is the name chosen by Phillip J. and LaDonna (Horinek) Giachino of Edmond for their daughter born at 6:28 p.m. Sept. 28, 2000, in Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, John. Maternal grandparents are Fred and Joanne Horinek of Newkirk, and paternal grandparents are Linda Giachino of Oklahoma City, and the late John Giachino. Great-grandparents are Margaret Horinek of Newkirk, Howard and Lelah (Tracy) Morgan of Perry, and the late Bernard Horinek. Wildflower Video Planned for ClubSage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club will be having a meeting, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. at the home of Marlene Roth, 1401 Academy Road. After a brief business meeting, Mary Anne Potter will present a video on Former First Lady Betty Ford’s Wildflower Botanical Garden which is located in Aspen, Colo. Hostesses will be Suzanne Robinson and June Weimer. Members are invited and guests are always welcome. For more information about the club call Maureen Danielson, 762-9866, or vice-president, Theory Chiu, 718-0314. Kansas Quilters To Give Local ProgramJudi Robb and Nancy Graves, Manhattan, Kan., will present their program entitled “Sewing Room Therapy” to the Pioneer Area Quilters’ Guild on Monday, Nov. 5, at Community Christian Church. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by “Show and Share” and the featured program. Judi Robb and Nancy Graves met at a quilt guild meeting in 1987 and found that besides sharing a love for quilting, they also had many other things in common — taking workshops, buying fabric, traveling to quilt shops and shows, and a “never ending desire” to make dozens of quilts. Since that time, they have both won numerous awards at state, national, and international quilt contests including the AQS show at Paducah and IQA show at Houston. They have been published in a number of magazines and books. Their expertise is “needle turn” applique. In 1998, they started their own quilt pattern business: Robb-N-Graves Designs which they will have available at the meeting. Hostesses for the November meeting will be Ruth Jared, Jan Browning, Louise Skinner, Faye Petersen, Nan Huddleston, Maxine Mannering, and Annette Latz. There were 78 members present at the Oct. 2 Pioneer Area Quilters’ Guild meeting with six winning door prizes. Four members won fat quarters for wearing new name quilts. President, Sue Roy, welcomed five guests: Karen Wright, Jackie Reknagel, Merth Beall, Rita Ingrahm, and Nita Wallace. She reminded those present that guests can visit twice, and then are asked to join the organization and make and wear a name quilt. Sue also reminded members that they must be wearing their name quilt in order to be eligible to win door prizes. Guests are always welcome. If you would like more information about the guild, contact Sue Roy, 580-362-3860, or Sara Myers, 765-4057. Two Ponca Citians Cited For Public Health ExcellenceTen individuals, seven organizations and two programs will be honored at the fifth annual Public Health Excellence Awards dinner to be held Nov. 3 at the Oklahoma City Marriott. The awards are presented by the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health and the college's Alumni Association. Reservations to the dinner can be made by calling the dean's office at (405) 271-2332. "We were overwhelmed by the number of nominations we received and by the quality of public health work these nominations represent," said Elisa Lee, public health dean. "Public health in Oklahoma is immeasurably enriched by their efforts." In addition to the public health awards, the Public Health Alumni Association will present OU First Lady Molly Shi Boren a special award in recognition of her campus beautification efforts on the Norman campus and OU Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City. Being honored with awards for Individual Excellence in Public Health are: Edd Scovill, M.D., and Dona Veal, M.D., of Ponca City for their volunteer efforts in the Kay County Community Clinic, which serves the working poor who have no medical insurance or other medical entitlements and includes regularly scheduled diabetes and women's wellness clinics. Edna B. Alvillar of Lawton for her work as a health advocate for unserved and underserved people. As director of the Southwest Oklahoma Area Health Education Center at Cameron University, she has improved the health of vulnerable populations by creating partnerships among community and academic organizations and has been instrumental in initiating numerous major public health projects. Norman resident Hal R. Belknap, M.D., for providing young people with activities that introduce them to medical careers and with training and service opportunities. He established Medical Explorer Scout Post 901 for girls and boys and supervises Explorer Scout stretcher crews at OU home football games. Pam Butler for creating an effective way to share public health information. As director of Health Services for the Tulsa Public Schools, she produces the 30-minute show "Health Alert." Using school cable channels, Butler reaches approximately 138,000 households in the Tulsa area with information about a wide variety of health topics. Oklahoma City resident Martha Collar for her efforts on behalf of Oklahoma's children as coordinator of the SAFE KIDS Coalition since its beginning in 1989. The coalition provides public education and distributes safety devices such as smoke alarms, bike helmets and child safety seats. Collar played an important role in passing the child car-restraint and smoke detector laws. State epidemiologist James Michael Crutcher, M.D., a resident of Edmond, for his efforts to improve the capacity of the Oklahoma Department of Health to detect, investigate and prevent infectious diseases in Oklahoma and the creation of a network that provides rapid notification of disease outbreaks to physicians and hospitals across the state. Oklahoma City resident Gordon H. Deckert, M.D., for outstanding work during his tenure on the Oklahoma Board of Health. He was instrumental in the development of Oklahoma's first "State of the State's Health" report in 1997 and formed the Oklahoma Consortium for Improving the Health of Oklahomans. He currently is the spokesperson for the Oklahoma State Medical Association Physicians' Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma. Louis V Lepak Jr. of Oklahoma City for his advocacy and efforts in community mental health services. Co-founder of the Tri-City Youth and Family Center, Lepak has served as executive director and Clinical coordinator of the Genesis Project Inc., administrator and staff supervisor for the Presbyterian Hospital Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, and currently is director of the St. Joseph Family Counseling Center. Duncan resident Robert J. Weedn, M.D., for his leadership role in the Oklahoma State Medical Association as past chairman of the Physician's Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma Task Force. His efforts to educate physicians about health promotion and disease prevention have evolved into the Physician's Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma, considered a model for the medical profession. The recipient of the 2000 Student Project Excellence Award in Public Health are the students of the OU College of Civil Engineering and Environmental Studies for their development of holistic remediation alternatives for treating heavy metal sediments and soils contaminated with mine waste. The project has drawn the attention of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The recipient of the School Program Excellence Award in Public Health is ACT FAST (Area City Teens First Aid and Safety Training) for bringing first aid and CPR training to Oklahoma City school children. The program is a collaboration of the American Red Cross, the Oklahoma City Fire Department and the Oklahoma City Public Schools. The eight recipients of the Program by Agency, Organization or Community Group Excellence Award in Public Health are: The HEART of OKC (Healthy, Empowered and Responsible Teens of OKC) for its efforts to decrease teen births in central Oklahoma City. The program has been recognized statewide and nationally for innovative contributions to teen pregnancy prevention. Oklahoma Caring Vans Program of Tulsa for their efforts to increase childhood immunizations. Funded by contributions to the Oklahoma Caring Foundation Inc. and matching funds from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the program has given more than 1,400 preschool children over 3,500 vaccinations and immunizations. The Oklahoma County Medical Society for its Schools for Healthy Lifestyles Program, which targets the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer and injuries and improving physical fitness and activity levels of Oklahoma County children. Beginning with eight schools, the program has expanded to 20 Oklahoma City public elementary schools, reaching an estimated 13,000 students, parents and staff. The 71st Medical Group Public Health Team at Vance Air Force Base for reducing the number of sexually transmitted diseases, improving the sanitation rating of the base's largest food-serving facility and promoting public health and prevention services through observance of a public health week. The Society of the Clan Mothers and Clan Fathers for their work to reduce their community's exposure to lead and other heavy metals. Composed primarily of members from the Wyandotte tribe, this group of elders worked with families at risk of lead exposure from the Tar Creek Superfund Site, warning about the dangers of lead and providing information about prevention and practical ways to reduce exposure. The Sunbridge Counseling Program of Oklahoma City for providing timely counseling services to patients who would otherwise be unable to receive assistance. Since 199 1, Sunbridge therapists have donated an estimated $500,000 in services to patients. The Phillips Petroleum Company of Bartlesville (Dan D. Macer Environmental Award) for its work on the Okmulgee Refinery Site Restoration Project. In voluntary partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation, Phillips has spent $7 million addressing potential hazards at the site. For more information about the awards dinner, to make reservations or to arrange accommodations on the basis of disability, call Rosetta Fisher or Kathryn Adkins at (405) 271-2232. Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae MeetThe Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter, Delta Lambda Delta, celebrated Founders’ Day with a dinner meeting at the Apple Cart Restaurant. Hostesses for the meeting were Teri Nelson and Kaye McCarty. The focus of the meeting was honoring the 50-year members of Alpha Chi Omega. Two new 50-year members were presented the special 50-year pin. Tammie Barham, president, and Sandy Hudack, Province Alumnae Chairman, conducted the ceremony. The honorees were Jan Sewell and Marijane Boone both of Newkirk and both initiates of Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Oklahoma State University. Mrs. Hudack presented the pins as Mrs. Barham read the ceremony and then she presented each one with red carnations. Other 50-year members present were Doris Stanley and Mariann Bryant. Fifty-year members unable to attend were Virginia Cronin of Blackwell and Edna Bowman of Kingfisher. As a part of the Founders’ Day program, Fran Mathews, vice-president, distributed facts about Alpha Chi Omega and these were shared by all members. Sandy Hudack, Panhellenic representative, announced a need for hostesses for the Christmas House Tour on Dec. 3. Members were asked to sign up to help in this area. The houses for the tour have been finalized and are as follows: Roger and Terry Blubaugh at 101 Roadrunner, Mrs. Diane Brown and Mrs. Mary Anne Keathly at 31 Hillcrest Drive, Dr. Bruce and Eileen Mackey at 919 East Grand Avenue and Steve and Tamee Peresko at 24 Orchard Lane. Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase at $5 each at the next meeting. Verna McKenzie announced that Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Stillwater paired with Kappa Alpha Fraternity and won several trophies at Oklahoma State University Homecoming activities. They were awarded trophies for Best House Decoration, Best Signs and Peoples Choice winner at Harvest Carnival. They also were presented the Sweepstakes Trophy. The next meeting will be Nov. 28 at the home of Doris Stanley. This will be the annual Bazaar/Auction that is held to raise funds for the altruistic endeavors of Alpha Chi Omega. All members are asked to donate items for the auction and are encouraged to bring guests to the meeting. Vision Ambucs Awarded First Place for BulletinFour Vision Ambucs members recently attended the Great Plains Regional convention in Hutchinson, Kan. Attendees were Lisa McGee, club president; Melinda McCormick, past club president and District secretary-treasurer; Teresa Rutherford, District Governor; and Kathy McLemore, club vice president. The Great Plains region consists of 27 Ambuc clubs from Kansas and Oklahoma. Ponca City’s Vision Ambucs was awarded first place in class 2 (small clubs division) for their bulletin. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, the club gave a donation to St. Joseph’s Medical Foundation for a mammogram. The club will be donating an AmTryke to St. Joseph’s Wellness Center. The center will now serve as a demo site for the Ambucs AmTryke. An AmTryke is as a specially designed tricycle for physically challenged children. Halloween favors were given to Domestic Violence program children, Union School special needs students, and Alterra Sterling House residents. Bingo prizes were also collected for Alterra Sterling House. The fall membership night was held on Nov. 2. Upcoming activities planned are providing a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and the annual poinsettia fundraiser. The next meeting will be Nov. 14 at the Kids Kastle at 6:30 p.m.. The program will be the POW/MIA Memorial project. Vision Ambucs meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The members are women who share interest in community service, personal growth, making friends, and making business contacts. For information about Vision Ambucs contact Lisa McGee, president, 765-0840. Newkirk Junior Main Streeters Take TourNEWKIRK — At their weekly meeting, the Newkirk Junior Main Streeters participated in an auction for “treasures” furnished by sponsor Jana Shafer. The students used “macaroni” that they have earned for hours worked for bidding purposes. As it is time to up-date the Fun & Almost Free brochure, they took a tour utilizing the brochure. They visited the Newkirk Community Museum, the Kay County Courthouse, the War Memorial and Land of Hope. They stopped in and welcomed one of Newkirk's newest businesses, the Country Cottage located at 128 South Main. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Awards AnnouncedThere were 181 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers who recently met for a Recognition 2000 award banquet. The banquet was held at the Ponca City Senior Center. The tables and building were decorated with fall leaves and colors by RSVP volunteers. Ray and Rosemary Ramsey served as greeters, and Wanda Hutcherson hosted the photo table. Leona Ward provided dinner music. Doris Fields, RSVP council president, welcomed the volunteers, and awards throughout the evening were presented by RSVP council members. Paul Martin recognized all the veterans and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Edna Trant gave the invocation. “Marie’s Crew” — Tara Trenary, Josh., Zac, Kevin, Kyle Engle, Brad Stolhand and Heather Haywood — served dinner. RSVP is celebrating its 15th year in Kay County. RSVP is a national program, and local volunteers provided over 80,000 hours of service to Kay County last year and have an enrollment of 430 volunteers. The history of the program was shared by charter member Altha Martin. Pat Leonard, as United Way executor, applied for the grant in 1985. Charter members were called to the podium and recognized for implementation of the program. Those recognized were Pat Leonard, Bill McCann, Alice Bland and Altha Martin, Wallace and Norma Hoyle and Beth McClelland. The monthly volunteers were recognized as well as the “Communication Crew,” a local program which has been recognized statewide. Every month volunteer contact calls are made to every enrolled member for an update and activity report. Clara Heldenbrand was presented the Vivian Stubblefield Persistence award. Vivian received this award three years ago, and, in her memory, this award will be given annually. Station awards went to Kathy Turner of SJRMC. This is the third year honoring SJRMC. Kim Courtney was presented the station award for Blackwell Integris. A third station, Wheatheart Nutrition Ponca site, was recognized for their collaborative efforts with the city of Ponca and RSVP during the development of the Senior Center. Louise Byers accepted the award. Annette Hunt made the presentation to the volunteers participating in the Learn and Serve program at the Child Development Center. Technology awards were presented to the computer instructors at the Senior Center — Bill Wright, Jerry Ridgway, Chuck and Joan Clark and Betty Norman. Each year, volunteers are selected from Kay County communities to be recognized. This year Don and Sandra Lockwood from Newkirk; Mabel Kokendoffer from Braman; Carol Sneath from Blackwell; and Lester and Lorraine McDonagh from Ponca City were recognized. The new volunteers for 2000 recognized were Bob and JoAnn Hayes, Irv Kennedy and Earl and Irene Czaplinski. Jerry Ridgway received the commitment award as the official RSVP photographer. Marie Trenary, director, read a brief summary of the nominations for volunteer of the year. Nominated were Jim Wilkinson, Seldon Ballard, Margaret Cantrell, Marie Irons, Don and Sandra Lockwood, Ray Ramsey, Ruth Ritter, Elsie Stark, Altha Martin and Nancy Fetters. Volunteer of the year 2000 was presented to Nancy Fetters of Blackwell. The evening concluded with door prizes and fellowship. RSVP program director is Marie Trenary, and volunteer coordinator is Martha Acton. RSVP council includes Doris Fields, Donna Johnson, Betty Sharp, Cleone Deichman, Marie Krisle, Leslie Gee, Paul Martin, Edna Trant and Jerry Ridgway. Anyone age 55 and older interested in volunteering in Kay County may contact the RSVP office, 319 West Grand, 762-9412. Thinking Out Loud...How embarrassing: driving-off with the money carrier to the drive- through bank. How to return it anonymously is another trauma. All through life we have embarrassing moments and circumstances. Wouldn’t it be great if someone would market a patch like those nicotine stick-ons that you could whip out of your wallet or purse and it would instantly absolve you of embarrassment in any case? Talking about embarrassing: how about the animal species? What does it say to the animal kingdom when the U.S. Supreme Court throws out the Kellogg suit against Exxon because of the commercial use of a likeness of Tony the Tiger? What recourse does the cartoon character have? And what kind of trauma will this cause the poor logo-emblem-mascot? This opens up a whole new field for psychologists to analyze talking tigers — that don’t exist — but suffer an identity crisis. Of course it could be the ultimate split-personality case — two tails. Back to legal issues. Suppose you have a logo, say Coca-Cola, tattooed on your arm. One can just imagine how difficult it would be to fight a large corporation with the stature of Coke. What happens if the judge rules you can’t legally use the emblem? What are the possibilities? Wear a lifetime arm band? Go through the de-tattooing process? Amputate your arm? Have the tattoo reworked featuring a Pepsi trademark and charge that conglomerate a hefty price for advertising? After all, isn’t that how the Marlboro man rose to fame? Oklahoma is one of two states which considers tattooing a criminal act. A recent out-of-state court case ruled that tattooing is a form of art — something about the process being an ancient art form passed down through the centuries. Wearing clothing sporting trade names is popular in this nation, sort of a capitalist’s art form. In any gathering of the 30-something crowd, at least five folk will be advertising one brand or another, from Old Navy to Eskimo Joe’s and for heaven sakes: Abercrombie’s. Somehow I take offense at others wearing my moniker emblazened across their chests. Especially when there are no residuals forthcoming. How embarrassing when you are attending a somber funeral service and your phone starts playing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” Now, instead of checking your firearms at the door, it will be “check your phones with the usher.” Imagine the identity crisis when everyone comes back to pick up their phones. This could be the ultimate wrong number if you pick-up someone else’s phone by mistake. Also an etiquette question: do you tip the usher for phone-sitting? If they answer when it rings is there another fee due for an answering service? Probably not a good idea to leave a phone card as a tip. Soroptimist Announce New AwardsAnnouncement is being made of applications for “The Violet Richardson Award” and the “Women’s Opportunity Award.” These awards are being given by Soroptimist International of Ponca City. For more information call Landra at (580) 767-3061 (day), (580) 767- 1903 (evening) or Dione at (580) 767-5678 (day), (580) 767-1541 (evening). Richardson Award The Violet Richardson Award is a new award program targeted to young women who make the community and world a better place. This award honors young women, between ages 14-17, for volunteer action. According to a club spokesperson, “The Violet Richardson Award begins at the local Soroptimist club level with club winners becoming eligible for regional awards.” Completed applications are due by Dec.1, 2000. The Violet Richardson Award applications have been distributed to the surrounding area High Schools and the Ponca City Library. Women’s Opportunity The purpose of this award is to “aid the mature woman to enter or re-enter the job market, or further her skills and training to upgrade her employment status.” Applicants are evaluated on the basis of financial need, clear goals, responsibilities, maturity, and motivation to improve. The local award is $500 with the winner being eligible for district awards. Completed applications are due by Dec.15, 2000. Applications are available at Northern Oklahoma College, the Ponca City Library, and Pioneer Technology Center. Soroptimist International of Ponca City is an international organization for executive and professional career women whose purposes are to support the community through service and to advance the status of women. Officers Needed To Maintain Genealogy GroupThe Pioneer Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the program room of the Ponca City Library. This Society is for Kay County, and the surrounding area not just Ponca City The purpose is to help people learn more about how to research their families. The Ponca City Library has one of the best genealogy libraries in this area. It includes numerous rolls of microfilm and books for your research. Loyd Bishop is the genealogy librarian. Dues of $15 annually are payable the first of the year for 2001. This cost includes newsletters. It is also time to elect officers for the 2001 year. It is becoming more and more difficult to find people to serve as president and program chairman, said a spokesperson for the 120 member group. The December meeting will be the Christmas get together. Students Perform in CompetitionSeveral Ponca City piano students were entered in the Junior Audition piano competition sponsored by the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association. This event, for students in grades 3-8, was held recently in Stillwater. The purpose of the audition is to give students the opportunity to perform in a competitive audition that will allow those students who exhibit a sufficient level of performance skill to have the opportunity to perform on a Winners Recognition Recital. This recital will be part of the Northeast District Convention of OMTA which will be held Nov. 18 in Tulsa. Winners from Ponca City in the 7-8 grade division were Amanda White and Kent Dennis. Maria Hester was declared an alternate, and Jason Ford received Honorable Mention. In the 3-4 grade division, Mackenzie McDaniel was named as alternate. Dennis is a student of Roberta Motz, and the other students listed study piano with Kathleen Wimberly. TOPS Chapter Members MeetTOPS OK 308 chapter met Monday with Wanda Headrick in charge of the meeting. Janie Fairchild gave the devotional “If You Would Be Happy.” Ann McCool led the TOPS Pledge, and Laddie Fuska led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the Weight report. Pat Mellor was the best loser, and Marie Tompkins won the Ha Ha Pot. Forbidden food for the week is candy. Special guest at the meeting were District Supervisor Fuska, and his wife, Shirley. He gave an a overview of his duties. The program was a skit, “The Nursery Rhyme Chapter,” with Headrick as Mother Goose and members portraying nursery rhyme characters. Fern Black gave various tips for overcoming temptation during the holidays. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. members are encourage to develop individual exercise programs. Contests are used to encourage weight loss. Weigh-in time is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. each Monday and meetings begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. Special Speaker Will Address AHSGR ChapterThe Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will have Johannes Reh, a German-Russian survivor of Stalin’s deportations of all Germans to Siberia in 1941, as their speaker on Nov. 14. Reh was deported along with all of the Germans, who had colonized the Volga region in Russia, upon the invasion of Russia in 1941. The Germans were put into labor concentration camps in Siberia where large numbers died. Reh worked in the coal mines and after the Germans were pardoned in 1951, continued as a miner for 35 years. As a retired person in Ossiniki City, north of Mongolia, he now has a bee farm. Reh and his daughter, Mina, have been brought to the United States for a one month tour by his relatives, who are all members of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. The meeting for his presentation will be on Nov. 14, 2000 at 7:30 pm at Marianne’s Rentals, 2701 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City. For further information, contact Duane Osmus at 405-942-2391. The public is invited. Appraisals Topic For Century Club Upcoming MeetKaren Ley of Ley Appraisal Service will conduct an “Antiques Roadshow” Friday, Nov. 10, at 20th Century Club’s Guest Day Luncheon to be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Ms. Ley attended Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa and received a bachelor’s degree in Art History from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater in 1998. She then conducted an intensive study of appraisal in fine and decorative art at New York University in New York City. She established an art program at St. Mary’s School and has conducted educational programs in art history at Glencoe Public High School. She has conducted educational classes at Pioneer Vocational Technology School, and initiated the idea of the Ponca City Millennium Afgan and organized the design committee for it. Ley will give a brief overview of the research involved in appraising an object, explain why it is important to choose your appraiser carefully, and will be discussing reasons for appraisals, such as estate liquidation and insurance. She will also appraise some items belonging to club members. Greeters for the event will be Mrs. Fred Boettcher, Mrs. Jerry Evans, Mrs. Bill O’Connor, Mrs. Harold Cogman, Mrs. Clark Nickles and Mrs. Allen Robson. Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick, president, will preside. Ponca City Trails Master Plan Kiwanis TopicJim Sindelar, director of Parks and Recreation, explained the city of Ponca City Trails Master Plan at a recent Kiwanis meeting. Sindelar said that “from the very beginning, the overriding goal of the master plan has been to facilitate the actual construction of as many trails in Ponca City as possible, to ensure those trails are safe and located where they are needed and will be used, and to connect the major destinations within the city.” Community input is the backbone of the plan. The LandPlan Consultants, Inc., of Tulsa, began work with a 19-member steering committee in June 1999. Two public workshops were held for residents to describe issues, concerns, and specific areas already in use or proposed for use. The results were presented for review and comment. Then the City Commission adopted the Trails Master Plan on Nov. 8, 1999. “The Trails Master Plan recommends the implementation of a 40-mile network of off-road multipurpose trails plus a 23-mile system of on-road linkages throughout the city,” said Sindelar as he explained the extensiveness of the plan. Currently, Ponca City has the Conoco/Standing Bear Trail and the Seventh Street Trail that are already in place north of U.S. Highway 60. The near-term plans are for a linkage from the Standing Bear and Seventh Street trails up to Hutchins Memorial. A trail will go around War Memorial/Hutchins Memorial area with a linkage along Highland/Lake Road over to the Pioneer Woman statue and up to the Marland Estate. The Marland Trail will be designed for a walk around the estate area, up past Unity Gym, and through Red Bud Park to Hartford. Artist rendition drawings provide a glimpse of the beautiful area this can be, said Sindelar. He gave more information about what the plan is terming “linkages.” “Linkages,” he explained, “are the city street connections between various off-street trails.” On-street linkages will have signage designating the street as a “share the road” linkage. Rules of the trail etiquette classes will be planned for encouraging the safest and most considerate use of all trails and linkages. The plan provides suggestions for making the city street linkages safer and more conducive to sharing between motorized and nonmotorized users. Jim Sindelar had many other plans to share, such as the possibility of a sports complex along Lake Road. In closing, he encouraged members to be informed about what’s going on in the city and to contact the Parks and Recreation Department for help in event planning using city facilities. New member Jane Rager, and returning member Arlene Stauffer, were inducted into the club by Chuck Rager. Members were reminded of the upcoming Legion of Honor recognition on Nov. 14 to honor members Don Crawford, Chuck Rager, Carl Renfro, George Scofield, and Jim Trout. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis on Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., on the second floor of Apple Cart Restaurant. Women’s League Planning AuctionNEWKIRK — Members of Newkirk Women’s League are preparing for their annual craft auction. New this year will be a table of bazaar items to purchase. Babysitting is provided, door prizes and refreshments are also available. The event will be held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 301 West Ninth St. in Newkirk. Newkirk Women’s League began in 1976 as a service club. They continue today providing many service projects in Newkirk. All proceeds for their fund raisers remain in Newkirk. Everyone is welcome to come share in this fun event. All items are handcrafted by members of the club. For more information, contact Myra Stuemky at 362-2950. Oklahoma Historical Society CalendarNovember Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 — Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus: Creches and Christmas Trees exhibit, regular hours, free (580) 482-1044. Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 — Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Quarterly exhibit on colleges, universities, regular hours, (405) 744-2828. Nov. 1 to May 31 — State Museum of History, Oklahoma City: Special Exhibit — “When They Were Young: Folk Art Paintings by L.E. Bailey;” and USS Oklahoma Battleship exhibit (indefinitely), regular hours, free (405) 522-5248. Nov. 2 — Museum of the Cherokee Strip, Enid: Town Meeting on Centennial Plans, time TBA (405) 237-1907. Nov. 2 — Sod House Museum, Aline: Town Meeting on Centennial Plans at the museum, time TBA (405) 237-1907. Nov. 4, 5 — Atoka (seven miles west): Battle of Middle Boggy living history reenactment by Confederate Memorial Museum of Atoka and Oklahoma Historical Society. Camps open to public, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 4; Civil War in Indian Territory lecture 11 a.m. to noon on Nov. 4; Battle reenactments 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, fee — $3 person each day, children under 12 free (405) 522-5235, or (580) 889-7192. Nov. 10, 11 — Fort Washita Historic Site, Durant-Madill: 1846 Candlelight Tour: Preparing for Mexican War living history, every 15 minutes starting at 6:15 p.m., $5 (580) 924-6502. Nov. 11 — Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: Civil War Ladies Camp of Instruction, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10, (918) 478-4088. Nov. 12 — Frank Phillips Mansion, Bartlesville: Frank Phillips Birthday Celebration by Washington County Historical Society and Oklahoma Historical Society, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (918) 336-2491. Nov. 13 to 17 — State Museum of History, Oklahoma City: Miss Fay's Marionette Theater program on “The Last Land Run: Opening of Kickapoo Territory and Settlement of Wellston,” 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. each day for third through sixth grade classes, free (405) 522-5244. Nov. 15, 16 — Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library: Oklahoma Statehood Day Celebration, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. each day, free (405) 282-1889. Nov. 17, 18 — Honey Springs Battlefield, Checotah-Rentiesville: Civil War Candlelight Tours living history, every 15 minutes from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., fee $3 per person, (918) 473-5572. Nov. 18 — Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Victorian Christmas Workshop by Pawnee Bill Ranch and OHS Site Service Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., fee $10 (pre-registration and pre-payment required (918) 762-2513. Nov. 18 - Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Tatting Workshop by Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176. Nov. 23 through Dec. 29 — State Capital Publishing Museum, Guthrie: Victorian Christmas Exhibit, regular hours, free (405) 282-4123. Nov. 28 — Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton: Festival of Lights Open House, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., free (580) 323-7866. December Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 — State Capital Publishing Museum, Guthrie: Wassail served before Pollard Theater performances of Territorial Christmas play, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night, free (405) 282-4123. Dec. 1 through 31 — Museum of the Western Prairie, Altus: Creches and Christmas Trees exhibit, regular hours, free (580) 482-1044. Dec. 1 through 31 — Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education, Stillwater: Quarterly exhibit on colleges, universities, regular hours, (405) 744-2828. Dec. 1 through 31 — Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Historic Holiday Decorations at Pawnee Bill Mansion with rooms "adopted" by volunteers for decorating, regular hours, free (918) 762-2513. Dec. 1 through 31 — T.B. Ferguson House, Watonga: Christmas decorations, regular museum hours, (580) 523-5069. Dec. 1 through May 31 — State Museum of History, Oklahoma City: Special Exhibit — “When They Were Young: Folk Art Paintings by L.E. Bailey”; and USS Oklahoma Battleship exhibit (indefinitely), regular hours, free (405) 522-5248. Dec. 2 — Henry Overholser Mansion, Oklahoma City: Chafing Dish Society Black Tie Dinner, 6:30 p.m., fundraiser, reservations required (405) 528-8485. Dec. 2 — Sod House Museum, Aline: Christmas program with contests for making candies, cookies, cakes, wreaths, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (580) 463-2441. Dec. 2 through 31 — Sod House Museum, Aline: Pioneer and Victorian Christmas decorations, regular museum hours, free (580) 463-2441. Dec. 3 — Gov. Seay Mansion and Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Christmas Decorations with Christmas carols and refreshments at Seay Mansion; Old Fashioned Christmas at museum village, both 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176. Dec. 3 — T.B. Ferguson House, Watonga: Christmas Open House, refreshments by Friends of the Ferguson House, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (580) 623-4925. Dec. 3 — Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry; Christmas Tea and Open House in conjunction with Perry Christmas Tour of Homes, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., free (580 336-2405. Dec. 3 through 23 — Cherokee Strip Museum, Perry: Christmas with decorations, regular hours, free (405) 336-2405. Dec. 3 through 31 — Seay Mansion and Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher, Christmas decorations, regular hours, free (405) 375-5176. Dec. 3 through 31 — Henry Overholser Mansion, Oklahoma City: Victorian Christmas decorations, regular museum hours, regular admission (405) 528-8485. Dec. 6 — Oklahoma Historical Society Board Room, Wiley Post Historical Building, Oklahoma City: State and Local Governments as Preservation Partners in Oklahoma: The Certified Local Governments Program workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free; Guidelines and Tax Incentives for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings workshop, 1:30 p.m. to noon, both free (405) 521-6249. Dec. 7 — Oklahoma Historical Society Board Room, Wiley Post Historical Building, Oklahoma City: The Section 106 Review Process: Introduction and Overview workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, free; The Section 106 Review Process: Assessing and Mitigating Effects workshop, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., free (405) 521-6249. Dec. 8 — Oklahoma Historical Society Board Room, Wiley Post Historical Building, Oklahoma City: Introduction to the National Register of Historic Places workshop, free (405) 521-6249. Dec. 8, 9 — Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: 1848 Candlelight Tour with post-Mexican War scenes in living history, tours every 10 minutes from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening, $5, (918) 478-4088. Dec. 10 — Museum of the Cherokee Strip, Enid: A Prairie Christmas at the Humphrey Heritage Village from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. with six musical groups and singers. The village will be decorated by the Sons and Daughters of the Cherokee Strip Pioneers and volunteers, free (580) 237-1907. Dec. 11 — Fort Gibson Historic Site, Fort Gibson: Decorations for Community Education Tour of Homes, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with entrance at Laundress Quarters, 114 E. Ash in town of Fort Gibson, part of regular tour $5 fee (918) 478-4088. Dec. 16 — Chisholm Trail Museum, Kingfisher: Tatting Workshop with Judi Banashek, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., free (405) 375-5176. Dec. 21 — Pawnee Bill Ranch, Pawnee: Annual Open House sponsored by the Pawnee Bill Ranch Association with walk-through tours from ll:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and refreshments for visitors, free (918) 762-2512. Dec. 21 — Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center, Spiro: Winter Solstice tours, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., fees $3 for adults, $2 for children (918) 962-2062. Wheatheart Menu Is AnnouncedFor Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. Menus for this week are as follows: Monday, Nov. 6: Spaghetti and meat sauce; buttered broccoli/cauliflower; cinnamon apples; garlic bread with margarine; chocolate chip cookies. Tuesday, Nov. 7: Philly sandwich; swiss cheese; carrot-raisin salad; potato wedges; hoagie bun; applesauce cake. Wednesday, Nov. 8: Goldwater beans; double orange gelatin; crackers with margarine; applesauce cake. Thursday, Nov. 9: Barbecue beef; tomato juice; potato chips; baked beans; bun with margarine; ice cream/cookie. Friday, Nov. 10: Holiday. Birthday PhotosPhotographs will be used with birthday stories for persons age 90 and older, and will be placed in the Lifestyles section of The News. Birthday stories without photos will be used for persons celebrating 75 years or more. Information and photos may be mailed, e-mailed or brought to the Lifestyles desk in the Newsroom, and photos will be available for pick-up or mailed back. Mailing address for The Ponca City News is Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602 and e-mail may be sent to lifestyles@poncacitynews.com SPORTSSeniors Carry Wildcats Past Sapulpa in Finale Seniors Carry Wildcats Past Sapulpa in FinaleBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor On Senior Night, Ponca City’s seniors played a large part in the Wildcats’ 11-8 victory over Sapulpa in Sullins Stadium Friday. Ben Steichen kicked his first field goal ever, a 32-yarder in the first minute of the fourth quarter which provided the margin of victory. Micah Johnson scored the lone Wildcat touchdown, a 4-yarder in the second quarter — his sixth TD of the season — and rushed for 51 hard-earned yards. Kyle Henderson, cornerback turned quarterback, got his chance to shine in the secondary, picking off three Sapulpa passes. He also rushed for 106 yards on 22 carries. There were also a number of slightly less noticable senior standouts. But it all came together to give the Wildcats their first two-win season in three years and their first two-win district record that goes back even longer than that. It wasn’t pretty. There were 12 turnovers between the two teams and 21 penalties for a total of 185 yards. But the win-hungry Wildcats celebrated the victory, probably more than any other in recent history. It came down to the final two plays of the game. With no time left on the clock, the Sapulpa kicker attempted a 38-yard field goal that would have tied the score. But he slipped on the damp grass and the kick was partly blocked, insuring the Wildcats’ win. That unusual circumstance was set up when Sapulpa threw an incomplete pass from the 36 as time ran out. But Ponca City was flagged for roughing the passer, giving Sapulpa one last play from the 21. Ponca City had grabbed an 8-0 halftime lead and led 11-0 halfway through the fourth quarter. But with 5:25 remaining and facing a fourth down and 15, Sapulpa scored on a 34-yard pass play. The Chieftains added the two-point conversion to set up the breathless finish. The two teams got the game started with stuttering starts. But with just over three minutes left in the first period, the Wildcats started a 70-yard, 9-play drive that ended when Johnson scored from four yards away on the counter. Back-up quarterback Steven Morris ran in the conversion. The Cats had to overcome a holding penalty (one of five holding flags waved at the Poncans in the game) but got help from a roughing the passer call on a third-down incompletion at midfield. Ponca City had a chance to take control when Henderson got his first interception just minutes later at midfield. But the Cats fumbled the snap and Sapulpa got the ball back at the 50. The give-away, take-away carousel continued four plays later when Sapulpa fumbled at the Wildcat 39 and the Cats recovered. The 8-0 led held up through halftime. But Sapulpa started its first series of the second half at the Ponca City 46 The Chieftains moved to the Wildcat 10 but faced a fourth-and-eight there and went for the field goal. Wildcat Fabron Porter blocked the kick to thwart that scoring chance. Late in the third quarter the Wildcats recovered a Sapulpa fumble — one of four the Chieftains lost on the night — at the Sapulpa 18. Hit by a holding penalty, the Poncans could get no closer than the 15. That’s when Steichen came through on his first attempt of both the season and his career. Ponca City 11, Sapulpa 8 Sapulpa 0 0 0 8 — 8 Ponca City 0 8 0 3 — 11 Ponca City — Johnson, 4 run; Morris run Ponca City — Steichen, 32 field goal Sapulpa — Asher, 34 pass from Nightingale; Asher, pass from Nightingale Statistics Ponca Sap. First Downs 11 9 Rushing yards 44-150 23-140 Passing yards 63 166 Passes 4-11-2 7-31-3 Punts-Avg 5-34 1-36 Fumbles-lost 4-3 5-4 Penalties-yards 11-100 10-85 Individual Statistics Rushing Ponca City — Henderson 22-106, Johnson 18-51, Littleton 2-1, Sharon 1-(-9) Passing Ponca City — Henderson 4-10-2 for 63, Littleton 0-1-0 Receiving Biby 1-35, Ozment 2-16, Oswald 1-12 Sports NotesSoccer Meeting The first general meeting of the Ponca City Goal Kick Club is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m., at the 4th Street clubhouse. All parents of Po-Hi Soccer players are encouraged to attend. Plans for fund raisers and activities will be discussed and T-shirt orders will be taken. Get involved and help make this a great season. Wrestling Meeting The Ponca City Takedown Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the Robson Fieldhouse wrestling locker room. There will be a discussion of the upcoming Kids Tournament. OSU Mat Visit All wrestling fans are invited to meet the Oklahoma State and Ponca City High School wrestling coaches and wrestlers Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Commons at the senior high. Wildcat season tickets will be available. Tonkawa Finishes Second and Hosts Afton in First RoundBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer DRUMRIGHT—The Tonkawa Buccaneers finished the season in second place Friday night in District A-7 with a 64-0 beating of Drumright. Afton will travel to Tonkawa next Friday for a first-round playoff game. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Afton is the third place team in District 8. Tonkawa is back in the polls at No. 10 after defeating Luther last week. Luther was ranked as high as 6th and remained in the top 10 until last last week. Though Hominy is in first place after defeating Tonkawa and Luther, the Bucks are still not ranked. Hominy secured the district title with a 19-12 win over Luther, who finished in third place. Hominy will host District A-8 fourth place finisher Wyandotte next Friday. The Woodland Cougars had what amounts to a week off after Davenport forfeited. Woodland finished fourth in the district and will travel to Kansas, the winner of District A-8. Luther will travel to Picher, the second place team in District A-8. Drumright received the opening kickoff. However, the Tornado offense could not stir up a cloud of dust in three plays and was forced to punt. Tonkawa took possession on their 25-yard line, after 35-yard punt and a short return. Running back Kolby Simpson ran 53 yards for the first touchdown on the Bucs’ third play on offense. Quarterback Brady Fath passed to Tyler Reese for the 2-point conversion. With only 2:53 taken off the clock, the score was 8-0, and the rout had begun. Tonkawa took possession of the football seven times in the first half and seven times the Bucs scored. The junior varsity Buccaneers took over in the second half and they too, scored on their first possession. Tonkawa stopped themselves on their ninth possession with a face mask penalty and were forced to kick their first of two punts. The junior varsity Bucs fumbled on their tenth possession, but returned to the end zone the eleventh time they touched the ball. The Bucs took possession one more time, but again punted. Kolby Simpson rushed nine times for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Most of his carries came in the first quarter as coach Steve Love began substituting early on offense. Simpson’s scores came on runs of 53, 1 and 43 yards. Fath scored on a 64-yard punt return and threw for four touchdowns. Tyler Reese scored on a 69 yard pass in the first quarter with 6:40 remaining on the clock. The kick failed. The score was 14-0. Drumright could not move the ball and were forced to punt. Fath caught the ball and returned it 64 yards for the next score. The kick failed. The score was 21-0 in the first with 4:26 left in the quarter. The Tornadoes managed to return the kickoff to their 24. Quarterback Brent Dimwidder attempted to pass under pressure on first down. Linebacker John Robison intercepted and returned the ball to the 12-yard line. Fath immediately went to the air where he connected with Shane Marlin for the second touchdown in 26 seconds to make the score 27-0. Forty-eight seconds later, Simpson scored from the 1 to make the score 33-0 with 3:12 remaining in the first quarter. It took the Bucs almost two full minutes to score again. Defensive lineman Cody Durbin blocked a punt and with 1:09 remaining on the clock, Fath hit Brody Lucas on a 38-yard touchdown pass. The Bucs did not score again until eight minutes in the second quarter had passed. Fath hit Reese again, this time for a 35-yard score. The final score of the first half was the 43-yard run by Simpson. Mario Ochoa’s kick was good. The score at the half was 52-0. In the second half, Howard Ribs, Cody Durbin and Casey Boland all took hand-offs from quarterback Brian Bowling. It was Casey that broke loose and scored on a 31-yard run up the middle to make the score 58-0. The final score came on a 28-yard pass from Brian Bowling to Nathan Geiser with 5:21 remaining in the game. Tonkawa 64, Drumright 0 Tonkawa 39 13 6 6 — 64 Drumright 0 0 0 0 — 0 Scoring Tonkawa — Simpson, 53-yard run, Fath to Reese, 8-0, 9:17 Tonkawa — Reese, 69-yard pass from Fath, Kick failed, 14-0, 6:40 Tonkawa — Fath, 64-yard punt return, Kick failed, 20-0, 4:46 Tonkawa — Marlin, 12-yard pass from Fath, Kick failed, 27-0, 4:20 Tonkawa — Simpson, 1-yard run, Kick failed, 33-0, 3:12 Tonkawa — Lucas, 38-yard pass from Fath, Kick failed, 39-0, 1:09 Tonkawa - Reese, 35-yard pass from Fath, Kick failed, 45-0, 4:00 Tonkawa - Simpson, 43-yard run, Ochoa kick, 52-0, 1:12 Tonkawa - Casey Boland, 31-yard run, Run failed, 58-0, 8:46 Tonkawa - Geiser, 28-yard pass from Brian Bowling, 64-0, 5:21 Statistics Tonk Drum First Downs 13 3 Rushing yards 26-252 25-39 Passing yards 182 26 Passes 5-5-0 4-13-1 Punts-Avg 2-33 3-32 Fumbles-lost 1-0 7-5 Penalties-yards 3-30 0-0 Individual Statistics Rushing Tonkawa — Simpson, 9-166; Boland, 6-56 Passing Tonkawa - Fath, 4-4-154; Bowling, 1-1-28 Receiving Reese, 2-104; Marlin, 1-12; Lucas, 1-38; Geiser, 1-28 Playoff PairingsClass 6A Westmoore at Moore Lawton Eisenhower at Midwest City Putnam North at Lawton Edmond North at Del City Muskogee at Tulsa Union Enid at Owasso Edmond Memorial at Jenks Tahlequah at Stillwater Class 5A Woodward at Ardmore Altus at El Reno Lawton MacArthur at MWC Carl Albert OC Douglass at Chickasha Claremore at Ada Shawnee at Bixby Catoosa at Tulsa Washington Tulsa Kelley at Tulsa East Central Class 4A Blackwell at Clinton Weatherford at Glenpool OC McGuinness at Tecumseh Cushing at OC Star Spencer Fort Gibson at Collinsville Skiatook at Poteau Miami at Sallisaw Okmulgee at Stilwell Class 3A Kingfisher at Pauls Valley Cache at Piedmont Comanche at Tuttle Deer Creek at Sulphur Morris at Vinita Sperry at Seminole Bristow at Roland Meeker at Sequoyah Claremore Class 2A Fairview at OC Millwood Prague at Dickson Lexington at Heritage Hall Marietta at Beggs Stroud at Davis Jones at Frederick Wynnewood at Holdenville Lindsay at Watonga Nowata at Perry Antlers at Eufaula Pawnee at Metro Christian Warner at Valliant Atoka at Cascia Hall Colcord at Pawhuska Haskell at Spiro Perkins at Salina Class A Hinton at Mooreland Maysville at Ringling Texhoma at Thomas Walters at Crooked Oak Minco at Velma-Alma Carnegie at Turpin Waurika at Washington Seiling at Apache Dewar at Panama Afton at Tonkawa Keota at Talihina Luther at Picher Wyandotte at Hominy Coalgate at Gore Woodland at Kansas Verdigris at Wewoka Class B Garber at Tipton Snyder at Timberlake Burns Flat-Dill City at Pioneer Oklahoma Christian at Alex Bowlegs at Morrison Yale at Central Sallisaw Prue at Weleetka Oaks at Foyil Class C Corn Bible at Buffalo Sharon-Mutual at Temple Shattuck at Paoli Fox at Balko Gans at Kremlin-Hillsdale PC-Hunter at Midway-Welch loser Covington-Douglas at Midway-Welch winner Watts at Medford Lady Mavs Vie For Tourney Title After 2 to 0 StartLEVELAND, Texas — Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks were playing for the championship of the Lady Texans basketball tournament late Saturday following a come-from-behind 70-64 win over Howard, Texas, Friday night. The Lady Mavericks ran their record to 2-0 on the season with a strong second half performance led by Oklahoma City’s LaQueisha Dickson and Moore’s B.J. Homer. Dickerson popped through 19 points and had 11 rebounds, Homer banged in five 3-pointers and finished with 18 points. Lindsey Shiever of Morrison was also in double figures with 11 points. Northern trailed 32-30 at halftime, but came back by hitting the boards. “That was the key to the game,” NOC coach Gregg Krause said. “We out rebounded Howard 50-37 in the game and Howard is a big, physical team. “We got up by eight points late in the game and held on to win by six,” Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Mavs were Erin Gross of Alva with 7 points, Tia Andrews of Oklahoma City and freshman Ashley Hewitt of Oilton each had 4, Deidra Dick of Cordell finished with 3 while Red Rock’s Denise Jake and Sara Richards of Noble each had 2 points. Grace Gantt paced Howard with 16 points. Northern’s women were playing host South Plains College for the tournament title. The Lady Mavs will open their home season on Thursday against the Oklahoma Christian JV team. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. in the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on tyhe NOC campus in Tonkawa. Mavericks Rally Falls Short AgainWEST PLAINS, Mo. — Down 38 points at halftime, Northern Oklahoma College’s Mavericks rallied in the second half but couldn’t catch Southwestern (Mo.) State College in the Grizzles’ own tournament, falling 102-72. NOC now stand at 0-2 in the new season. The Mavericks couldn't seem to find a rhythm in the first half, suffering under a mauling defensive effort put out by the home team in the Southwest MissouriClassic. The Mavericks turned the ball over 15 times in the first 20 minutes of play and could only muster 26 points to the Grizzlies 64 before the half. Coach Mick Weiberg must have bent the team's ear in the locker room as the Mavericks came out in the second half and outscored the Grizzlies 46-38 but couldn't manage to pull closer than 10 points. Freshman Merrill Andrews was held to only 5 points in the first half but ended the game with 22 to lead the Mavericks in scoring. Andrews went to the free throw line to garner 9 of his second half 17. Sophomore Scott Prater was held scoreless in the first half but finally found the bucket to add 8 points in the second half. Sophomore Richie Myers netted 13 on the night along with freshman J.R. Regnier. Sophomore Greg Wilson knocked in 9 points, 5 from the charity stripe. Northern was 19-22 from the free throw line in the second half. Others scoring for the Mavs Friday night included freshman Phillip Knowlton with 5, and CJ Johnson with 2 points. The Mavericks faced Potomac State Saturday night. The Mavericks then travel to Pratt, Kan, on Nov. 8 and will make their first home appearance on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. when they face Pratt again. Area FootballBlackwell 14, Mannford 13 Ada 20, Shawnee 3 Morrison 56, Shidler 8 Pawhuska 35, Pawnee 14 Perry 41, Newkirk 7 Ponca City 11, Sapulpa 8 Tonkawa 64, Drumright 0 Waynoka 41, Deer Creek-Lamont 12 Woodland def. Davenport, forfeit Yale 45, Billings 0
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