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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 12, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALLocal Schools Honor Educators Local Schools Honor EducatorsNov. 12-18 will mark the 79th annual observance of American Education Week — a time for saluting our public schools and the relationships between teachers, students and parents. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Children - Schools — Parents: Helping Students Achieve,” reflects our combined commitment to get all students to learn and succeed. The interaction between children, parents and teachers cannot be underplayed. If the partnerships between teacher and parent is strong, the child’s chances of success skyrocket. Today’s teachers do more than teach basic skills. They nurture and inspire children. They help students learn essential skills not always measured in testing, such as critical thinking, conflict resolution, cooperation and problem solving. These are skills to help each student throughout life. However, the public knows that no school is without problems. There is always something needing improvement. Ponca City schools will participate in several events through the week. Superintendent Dr. Bill White said, “I invite parents to visit your child’s classroom and learn for yourself how you and the teacher can work together. If you do not have children, please consider visiting your nearest public school and see today’s educators in action.” 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 Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. Tuesday 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. Wednesday Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. Ponca City Christian Women Luncheon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, $8.50, reservations 765-8427. 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. Thursday 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. Friday 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. Saturday 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. “Memories of a Merry Christmas,” presented by Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir), 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free. 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 10 “Tell Me the Story of Jesus,” presented by elementary choirs (grades 1-6), 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. December 17 “A Light Still Shines,” Christmas Spectacular presented by Adult Choir and Orchestra, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, admission free. December 20 Ponca City Public School Foundation, noon, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce office. December 24 Christmas Eve Vesper Service, candlelight service celebrating the birth of Christ through message and music, 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. January 13 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Poncan Theatre. School Lunch Menu Nov. 13-17Elementary Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and biscuits or cereal or pop tart, assorted juices and milk. Wednesday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Friday — Pop tart or cereal, assorted juices and milk. Elementary Lunch Monday — No school Tuesday — Chicken styx with hot roll or hot pocket (pepperoni), mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, bear grahams or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce or ravioli with garlic bread, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, applesauce, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft beef and cheese taco or pretzel with cheese, refried beans, broccoli with cheese, fresh fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza styx with marinara sauce or fiesta burrito, corn, lettuce and tomato salad, Rocky Road pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or assorted cold sandwiches, chef salad, yogurt plate, juice and milk. West Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Egg omelet with bacon and biscuits or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — French toast with syrup or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast taco 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 — No school Tuesday — Chicken styx with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad with ranch dressing, mixed fruit, saltine crackers, dill spears, bear grahams or baked potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheese styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad, fruit, Jello, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Soft beef and cheese taco, lettuce salad with ranch dressing, fruit, refried beans, broccoli with cheese, saltine crackers, dill spears or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, potato with fixings, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Cheese filled pizza styx with marinara sauce, lettuce salad, fruit, pudding, saltine crackers, dill spears, trail mix or potato with fixings, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. East Middle School Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal or pop tart, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Cinnamon toast with sausage or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Biscuits and gravy or pop tart or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Egg and bacon biscuit 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 — No school Tuesday — Chicken strips with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, Jello, glazed carrots, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Wednesday — Cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, lettuce and tomato salad, fresh fruit, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Thursday — Macaroni and cheese, tossed salad with ranch dressing, Jello, fresh fruit, seasoned green beans, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Friday — Submarine sandwich, fresh fruit, carrot and celery sticks, chips, salad, Curious George snack, dill spears or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, juice and milk. Po-Hi Breakfast Monday — No school Tuesday — Biscuits and gravy or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Wednesday — Scrambled eggs with bacon and toast or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Thursday — Pancakes with syrup and sausage or cereal, assorted juice and milk. Friday — Breakfast taco 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 — No school Tuesday — Pizza pockets, corn, tossed salad, fresh broccoli salad, blueberry parfait, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Wednesday — Chicken ringers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Thursday — Mini corn dogs, french fries, tossed salad, fruited Jello, seasonal fruit, juice and milk. Friday — Turkey with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, seasonal fruits, juice and milk. McCord Elementary Breakfast Monday — Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday — Ham patty, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday — Pancake and sausage, juice and milk. Thursday — Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk. Friday — Cereal, toast, juice and milk. Lunch Monday — Hamburger, lettuce, pickles, onions, french fries, applesauce, cookie and milk. Tuesday — Fish, hash browns, mixed veggies, apricots, cornbread and milk. Wednesday — Thanksgiving Dinner: turkey and dressing, potatoes and gravy, green beans, hot roll, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and milk. Thursday — Pigs in a blanket, scalloped potatoes, peas, baked apples and milk. Friday — Grilled cheese, ravioli, corn, orange wedge and milk. Pioneer Technology Center Tuesday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, fried chicken or stuffed peppers plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Wednesday — Liver and onions, chicken pot pie or catfish strips plus soup, assorted salads, salad bar, vegetables, breads and desserts. Thursday — Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner 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. The cafeteria will be closed the following week for the Thanksgiving Break. School CalendarNov. 13 Teacher work day, classes dismissed. Nov. 14 Cowley County Community College representative in the Conference Room, 1 p.m. Swim team meet against Bartlesville at the YMCA, 6 p.m. Nov. 15 Native American Pow-wow at Robson Fieldhouse, 12:35 p.m. Nov. 16 Quiz Net in room 228, 2:30 p.m. Panic in the Howell Auditorium, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 Panic in the Howell Auditorium, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 Academic Team at Edmond Santa Fe. First Lutheran School Lunch MenuFirst Lutheran School Lunch Monday - Cheese pizza, salad, strawberries, puppy chow and milk. Tuesday — Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, fruit, sweet pickles and milk. Wednesday — Spaghetti, carrot coins, banana, hot roll, Milky Way and milk. Thursday Grilled cheese, tater tots and milk. Friday — Macaroni and cheese, little smokies, apple, corn, vanilla ice cream with toppings and milk. Penne Party Scheduled SaturdayThe First Annual Penne Party, Tim WIlkins Welcome, Sign-Loan Fundraiser, and all-round Good Time will be hosted by the Ponca City Main Street Authority on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at 205 East Grand (The old P.C. Sports Building). The affair will serve as a welcome to Tim Wilkins, the new Main Street executive director. Tim Wilkins joined the Ponca City Main Street Authority as it’s Program Manager late in October. He brings to the position experience in event and volunteer management as well as a strong desire to work with the Main Street Board to help the stakeholders in downtown and throughout the community revitalize the downtown area. In addition to being a welcome dinner for Tim Wilkins, the dinner also will be the first annual sign-loan fund-raiser for the Main Street program. The sign-loan program will establish a revolving no-interest loan program for improvements to signs in the downtown district. Tickets for the Italian supper are $10 and will be available beginning next Monday. Space is limited, so make plans now to attend. Proceeds from the fund raiser will benefit Main Street's sign improvement loan program. Tickets will be available from Main Street Board members and at the Main Street Office. Donations will also be accepted at the event. The fun-filled evening will also be a great time to visit with WIlkins, Main Street volunteers, and other downtown stakeholders about the direction and goals of the Main Street Authority. For the past 13 years, Ponca City Main Street Authority has worked hand-in-hand with downtown business owners, building owners, employees, tourism, chamber of commerce officials, and the City of Ponca City to continue revitalization efforts of this community. Contact the Main Street office at 763-8082, to obtain more information about the upcoming Penne Party or for questions regarding the Main Street program. Cost-Share Help AvailableThe Kay County Conservation District has announced that funds are available for cost-share assistance on certain practices benefiting soil and water conservation. Year 4 State Cost Share funds will be $14,4000. The district will be accepting applications from Nov. 15 through Dec. 15, 2000. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission will release the list of identified practices at the Area III Meeting in Oklahoma City November 14, 2000. Ranking will be determined by an index based on the total cost share dollars divided by the annual erosion reduction achieved by installing the practice. In the case of waterways for terrace outlets, use soil saved by the, terrace that will be installed. Include the total tons of soil saved from sheet and rill erosion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE), ephemeral gully erosion. The lowest scores will have the highest ranking. For More information contact the Kay County Conservation District after Nov. 14, 2000 at 580362-2438. Stone Headlines NOC DiscussionWanda Stone, chairperson and CEO of the Kaw nation, will headline a discussion on leadership as economic development during Native American Heritage week at Northern Oklahoma College. Her presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday will be in the Wilkin Hall Auditorium. Dawna Hare, Pawnee tribal administrator, and Dee Ketchum, Delaware tribe, are also scheduled to speak. George TallChief, former chief and president of the Osage nation and a current instructor at NOC, will have regalia on display in Wilkin Hall. Historical documents from the Carlisle Indian School and historical items of the Otoe tribe will also be on display. A reception honoring TallChief, Ketchum, Hare and Stone will follow the presentation. The Native American Leadership Institute at NOC is sponsoring these activities, according to Dr. Joe Conner. “Many people believe American Indian culture is vanishing, but this is far from the reality,” said Conner. The exhibit and discussion are designed to explore current and viable tribal government’s efforts at increasing opportunities in rural communities. The public is invited to attend the discussion, to view the exhibit and to enjoy the reception. For further information, call 580-628-6358. PC Residents Urged To Participate In 12th Annual State Book ContestEntries are now being accepted for the 12th annual Oklahoma Book Award competition. The deadline for entering is Jan. 9, 2000, according to the Oklahoma Center for the Book in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The Oklahoma Book Award program is designed to recognize and promote Oklahoma’s working writers as well as outstanding books about the state. Entries are being sought in five categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children and young adult and design/illustration. To qualify, books must have been published between Jan. 1, 2000, and Dec. 31, 2000. In addition, the author must reside or have resided in Oklahoma, or the book must have an Oklahoma theme. Finalists in each category will be selected and announced in early February; winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on March 10, 2001. No entry fee is required and books may be entered in more than one category. In addition to the five categories listed, the board of directors of the Oklahoma Center for the Book selects one person each year to be honored for a body of work. This award, the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award, was named for the Norman, Oklahoma, historian who served as the first president of the Oklahoma Center for the Book. The 2001 recipient is Joyce Carol Thomas, nationally known poet, and author of the books for children, young adult and adults. Thomas was born in Ponca City. Although she presently lives in California, she has returned to her birthplace through many of her writings. Oklahoma is the setting for her novels “Marked by Fire,” “Bright Shadow,” and “The Golden Pasture.” It is also the setting for the poetry books, “I Have Heard of a Land,” “Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea,” and “Gingerbread Days.” Her books capture the imagery, language and rhythms of that early time in Oklahoma when she made up songs, stories and poems and shared them with her playmates and friends. Joyce Carol Thomas received the National Book Award for her first book, “Marked by Fire.” That book was also voted the best book for young adults by the New York Times in 1983. Her first illustrated book, “Brown Honey and Broomwheat Tea” won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award Book in 1994. The many awards she has won include the Governors Award, presented by Governor Frank Keating on Nov. 19, 1998, and citations from both the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate. “Gingerbread Days” and “I Have Heard of a Land” have been finalists for the Oklahoma Book Award in the childrens/young adult category. She is the Poet Laureate for the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University. Thomas touches the entire family with her new series of books for toddlers including “Cherish Me,” “You Are My Perfect Baby,” and “Hush Songs.” “All Oklahoma Reads Joyce Carol Thomas” is a promotion to encourage Oklahoma readers to read books by Thomas. It is sponsored by The Oklahoma Center for the Book along with co-sponsors, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers, Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma, Friends of the Metropolitan Library System and Harper Collins Publishing Co. The Oklahoma Book Award ceremony will be March 11, 2001, at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Center in Oklahoma City. Previous Gibson Book Award winners include mystery novelist Tony Hillerman; Librarian of Congress Emeritus Daniel Boorstin; Newbery Award winner Harold Keith; Savoie Lottinville, who served as director of the University of Oklahoma Press for 30 years; Hugo Award winning science fiction writer R.A. Lafferty; Kiowa poet and Pulitzer Prize winning novelist N. Scott Momaday; historian John Hope Franklin, Tulsa children/adult author S.E. Hinton, Norman novelist Jack Bickham, and Tulsa author and award winning reporter Michael Wallis. Last year’s recipient was children’s author Bill Wallace. For more information on the book awards, including submitting entries visit the website at www.odl.state.ok.us/ocb/obawrad.htm or contact Glenda Carlile, executive director, Oklahoma Center for the Book, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, 200 N.E. 18th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73105, or call 1-800-522-8116 toll free statewide. ACT Meeting SetPonca City Pubic Schools has scheduled a parent informational meeting about the ACT test on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Administration Offices, 111 West Grand. The program will be presented by Dr. Linda Powers, director of secondary curriculum; Peggy Krider, an ACT representative; and Linda Stahl, Po-Hi counselor. Their presentation will include an overview of what is on the ACT test and how parents can help their child prepare for the test. All parents who have high school students are urged to attend. Water Transmission Main Project Will Be Under City ConsiderationBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor A slight reduction in the amount of loan and promissory note sought by the City of Ponca City for a water transmission improvement will be considered by the Board of Commissioners during a regular session Monday at the Public Safety Center. The session, beginning at 5:30 p.m., will include on the agenda, an item that would reduce the amount of the loan and not from $400,000 to $380,000 that would be made as a result of the cost of the project coming in under the original estimates. The matter will have to be considered first by the commission, and then the commission as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority and Ponca City Development Authority, since the activity is a matter of utilities. It would be for the Southeast Water Transmission project, in order to finance certain infrastructure improvements to support the expansion of Conoco Inc. Another item of business concerns the final application for assistance to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Authority for the water line improvements for the Conoco Carbon Fiber Plant. Commissioners will also consider a request from Patricia K. Drake to vary the design requirements contained within the Ponca City subdivision regulations relating to a provision of sidewalks on both sides of local streets in new projects. That area would be the Deer Place Addition. A contract in the amount of $30,000 with Northern Oklahoma Development Authority (NODA) for the administration and oversight of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant will be considered by the commission. Other activity includes allowing the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy to restore the entryway gate to Pioneer (Ruby) Park at an approximate amount of $5,000; a grant of $3,000 to Classic Cars of Ponca City for the advertising and promotion of the third annual ‘Draggin’ Grand’ set for June 1-2, 2001; a grant of $1,000 to the Kay-9 Dog Training Club for assistance with the 2001 annual AKC agility trials set for April 28-29, 2001 and the execution of water line easements that are being granted by Conoco Inc. to the city for construction of a portion of the proposed water transmission main. Also on the agenda for the PCUA will be to consider a bid for alterations to the electric system to accommodate an upgrade to the Stillwater Pump Station to K.C. Electric of Enid at an estimated cost of $145,876.60; amend a schedule of the power sales contract between PCUA and OMPA; and authorize release of funds for payment of water line easement concerning the southeast water transmission main project amounting to $4,090. The commission will meet as members of the Ponca City Development Authority on authorization for purchase of telephone equipment. Ranch Drive Fire Department On County Commission AgendaNEWKIRK — Establishment of the Ranch Drive County Fire Department tops the agenda Monday for the Kay County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the Commissioners Court of the Kay County Courthouse. Their meetings are open to the public. The board will discuss approval of a resolution to establish the Ranch Drive Fire Department and appoint a board of directors for the operation. Other new business will include: — Recapture agreement between Kay County and ACCO-SIG concerning the county’s insurance. — Resolution to deposit funds into the Public Building Authority Cash funds for State of Oklahoma, DCFS, for November rent. — Election Board salary reimbursement claim for $3,472.83. — Contract for labor agreement between Kay County and Roger Sober for custodial maintenance for the DHS building in Newkirk. — Cash fund appropriations for several funds. — Possible approval of employee salary guidelines. Old business includes any business pertaining to Capital Expenditures, Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Block Grant agreement, FY2000-2001 budget or any other unfinished business. Pioneer Tech Takes ActionPioneer Technology Center (PTC) students in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, formerly (FHA) are taking action to prevent violence at school through the One Voice Against Violence campaign. Through a dramatic presentation, the two organizations took a peer education approach to help students recognize potential violence, to learn different ways to report violence, and to learn how they can take an active role to reduce and even eliminate school violence. “The students coordinated and planned the entire presentation,” said Brenda Bennett, health science technology instructor. “They originally took this on as a special community service project for their HOSA organization, but would now like to take their presentation to area junior high and senior high schools.” The students performed for the entire PTC student body by first showing their video on ways to detect violence in school. They followed with a candle light presentation that included a series of speeches and photos of school violence across the nation. Their presentation ended by asking their peers to make a pledge and do their part to help prevent and stop violence in their school. Students were given the opportunity to sign a “hand of commitment” card for display at the front reception desk. More than 100 student cards are now on display at PTC. Oklahoma is the first state to have a state-wide effort “The One Voice Campaign” which unites more than 68,000 voices from Oklahoma's eight career and technology student organizations into one voice. The one voice campaign focuses on student-initiated, student-led, and locally operated projects. The One Voice campaign dovetails with the national FCCLA STOP the Violence program “Students taking on Prevention.” The STOP the Violence program originated when a student and member of FCCLA, Missy Jenkins, was critically injured in the Paducah, KY, school shooting in December 1997. The national FCCLA student officers learned of this tragedy and acted quickly to develop a national program to aid young people in recognizing the warning signs of potential violence and to help prevent violent acts by their peers. According to Marilyn Coates, PTC child care instructor and local FCCLA advisor, “Over the last year, thousands of students in 11 pilot states took part in the program. Oklahoma was one of the 11 pilot states. The youth and adult participants in the STOP the Violence pilot projects identified several issues that affected them.” Some of the issues mentioned by Coates included responses from young people that feel that an increase in parental involvement would decrease the potential for youth violence, but feel parents are too busy for them and that there are many parents, teachers, and administrators who still feel that violence doesn't happen and won't happen in their schools. PTC students and staff members implementing the One Voice campaign and the STOP the Violence program include, Brenda Bennett, HST instructor, Beth Frantz, HST instructor, Marilyn Coates, child care instructor, Amanda Branson, Danielle Bridges, Tracee Forbeck, Felicia Gates, Shaly Gildhouse, Nicole Harper, Brittney Hilbert, Jasper Lockett, Angela Looper, Rachel Lott, Jared McKee, Mikel Montgomery, Jorge Mora, Stephanie Sheppard, Hauli Warrior, Frank Mains, Jennifer Sheik, April Allen, Krista Barnett, Darryk Barton, Ariel Branson, Ashly Byers, Bryan Carleton, Turrena Carnes, Cari Chandler, Albert Cole, Marsheka Davis, Luke Garrison, Ashley Hardiman, Kendi Hutchison, Terry Lablue Jr., Ronnie Newman, Amanda Rogers, Krista Roquemore, Chris Ross, Ashly Sawyers, Rebecca Sokoll, Lindsey Springer, Heather VanBuren, Christina Walton, Whitney Thilsted, Nikki Harris, April Allen, Krista Barnett, Darryk Barton, Ariel Branson, Jandy McGuire, Lacey Meyers, Lacsey Oxford, Emily Hilm, Emma Martin EditorialParade Fitting Tribute Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade was a fitting tribute to the men and women who have served their nation through wars, conflicts and national crisises, as well as those who have served in peacetime. Despite Saturday’s chilly weather, patriots of all ages lined Grand Avenue to honor our veterans. It would be safe to say there were many lumps in many throats and many feelings of pride and excitement as the parade progressed. The number and variety of color guards would have been enough to swell any patriotic heart almost to bursting. The added presence of the Ponca City High School Big Blue Marching Band as well as many other groups of young people, veterans and other supporters, was icing on the cake. Although from time to time it may seem otherwise, we are a patriotic nation. We do believe that a strong military is necessary for a free nation. We do believe that those who have served honorably deserve honorable treatment. We do believe that our flag is worth honoring and its honor is worth defending. We are also a nation that quickly forgets the urgency of war as we strive to live peacefully in a sometimes-threatening world. Occasionally, we seem to forget that we must be strong to be free and that sometimes we must fight to defend our freedom and that of others. What this nation does best is to figuratively hang our muskets on our plows. We don’t look for trouble but, as a nation, we don’t turn away from a fight when it is necessary. No, we don’t love war, but we honor those who fight when they must for a just cause. And we honor each of them on Veterans Day. FJ DEATHSRichard Michael Horinek Richard Michael HorinekNEWKIRK — Richard Michael “Rick” Horinek, longtime Newkirk resident, died Thursday morning, Nov. 9. 2000 at his daughter's home in Del City. He was 77. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Beckman as celebrant. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Richard Michael Horinek was born Aug. 8, 1923 near Newkirk, the son of Anton Thomas and Frances (Vrbas) Horinek. He grew up on the family farm and began his education at St. Francis Catholic School. He then attended Newkirk High School where he graduated with the class of 1941. After graduation he worked for several years at the DX Filling Station in Newkirk. Later he farmed for a time before starting his own business and became a master craftsman in neon sign making. On July 18, 1945, he and Lola Inez Chapin were married in Ponca City. They established their first home on the farm, moving a short time later into Newkirk where he has since resided. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, trapping and hunting. His greatest interest was in the roadside mission he operated and preaching. He is survived by five sons, Mike Horinek of Marland, Doug Horinek of Tulsa, Randy Horinek of Newkirk, Tim Horinek of Tonkawa and Terry Horinek of Newkirk; six daughters, Connie Engle of Del City, Pam Jones of Tonkawa, Debbie Gardner of Arkansas City, Angela Mefford, Christa Greer and Tina Eckert, all of Newkirk; two brothers, Edward Horinek of Page City, Kan. and Elmer Horinek of Newkirk; one sister, Gertrude Frick of Ponca City; 30 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jeff; a grandson; one great-grandson; his parents, and nine brothers and sisters. Those serving as casket bearers will be Mike Horinek, Doug Horinek, Randy Horinek, Tim Horinek, Terry Horinek, his five sons, and Jay Kirkendall. Honorary bearers are Troy Horinek, Matt Horinek, Chris Horinek, Jeremy Horinek Wes Horinek, Chad Eckert and Tony Gardner. A memorial fund has been established with the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made in Mr. Horinek's memory through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk 74647. Sammy Gene PricePAWNEE — Sammy Gene Price, a resident of Pawnee, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 in Pawnee. He was 53. Services for Sammy Gene Price will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 2000 at the Family Worship Center, Pawnee, with the Rev. Rick Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Blackburn Cemetery, under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee. Sammy Gene Price was born Feb. 17, 1947 in Caraway, Ark., the son of Samuel Clarence Price and Leona Williams Price. He moved to Pawnee from Caraway in 1986. On Aug.. 19, 2000 he married Mary Andra Hodges in Pawnee. He loved country music, hunting, fishing, and was very much of an outdoorsman that cared deeply for his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Price, of Pawnee; son, Jonathon Brooks, Hillsboro, Ill., daughters, Samantha Ewersman of Hillsboro, Ill., April Smith of Burkburnett, Texas, Vicki Donaldson of Hillsboro, Ill., Rhonda Kelly of Pawnee and Jeana McCray of Skedee; brothers, Billy Joe Price of Calico Rock, Ark., and Alvie Price, Jonesboro, Ark., and sisters, Margie Kincaid, and June Kay Foster, Tuckerman, Ark., and a special friend, Charlie Duncan, Pawnee, plus a number of other relatives and many friends. ObituariesCarl Jack RandolphLAREDO, Texas — Carl Jack Randolph, formerly of Ponca City, died in a local hospital in Laredo, Texas Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000. He was 58. A graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Pastor Glendon Nance, of Pentecostal Holiness of Blackwell, officiating. Burial is under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Carl Jack Randolph was born Jan. 16, 1942, in Ponca City the son of Carl Carole Randolph and Doris Mae Stokesberry. He was employed in the oil fields of southern and northern New Mexico. He also drilled for the natural gas in south Texas. He later married Alicia O. Randolph. He retired from Robinson and Brothers in 1985. He is survived by his wife of the home; four sons, Darrell Randolph of Blackwell, Raul Frias and Juan Frias both of Laredo, N.M. and Jerry Sandoval of Farmington, N.M.; four daughters, Jackie Lynn (Randolph) Jameson and Mary Ann Thompson both of Blackwell; Asul Adriana Randolph; and Karla Randolph of Laredo, N.M.; two brothers, Gene Randolph of Kaw City, and Jerry Randolph of Hobbs N.M.; one sister, Sue Randolph of Kaw City; six grandchildren, Jennifer Randolph, Melissa Pyle, David Thompson, Lupa Thompson, Micheal Jameson and Maxe Randolph; and two great-grandchildren, Julie Randolph and Kaitlan Pyle. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Carl Carole Randolph paid obituary Lois Margaret Godfrey RenceLois Margaret Godfrey Rence, longtime Ponca City resident and educator, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was 73. The funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Northeast Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Tecumseh Cemetery with the Rev. Don Bergeron officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Lois Margaret Godfrey was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Enid, the daughter of Victor Eugene and Merth (Marquis) Godfrey. She graduated from Pond Creek High School in 1944 and received a bachelor of music degree from Oklahoma City University in 1948. Lois and Richard H. Rence were married in 1948. In 1960, she obtained a teaching certificate from Oklahoma State University. For the next 30 years, Mrs. Rence taught at both Jefferson and Union Elementary Schools in Ponca City. She retired in 1990. In 1971, she was voted Ponca City Teacher of the Year. Her husband, Richard, died in 1994. Mrs. Rence was devoted to arts and culture. She loved her family, her animals and classical music. She was a member of Piano Workshop, Choral Workshop, Federated Music Club of Ponca City, and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret Rence of Ponca City, Dorian Rence of New York City, and Lisa Smith of LeSueur, Minn.; four brothers, Victor Godfrey of Watertown, S.D., George Godfrey of Lawrence, Kan., Tom Godfrey of Aberdeen, S.D., and Charles Godfrey of Detroit, Mich.; her step-mother, Helen Godfrey of Shawnee; and three grandchildren, Alicia Tienda, Ryan Smith, and Kyle Smith. Preceding her in death were both parents, her husband, three sisters, Dorothy Gene, Phyllis, and Janice, and a brother, William. Honorary bearers will be Victor Godfrey, George Godfrey, Tom Godfrey, Charles Godfrey, Roger Smith, Mike Tienda, and David Rence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602 or to American Heart Association, Kay County Chapter, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, OK 74602 or to Christian Missions in Many Lands, Inc., P.O. Box 13, Spring Lake, N.J. 07762 or to Piano Fund, Ponca City Music Club, c/o Rose Marie Boggus, 118 Whitworth, Ponca City, OK 74601. paid obituary Services PendingDorothy J. SicklesDorothy J. Sickles, Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Nov. 11, 2000, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 94. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFS-- Items Missing — A woman from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:06 a.m. Friday that someone had broken into her vehicle and a wallet, insulin and other items were missing. Two officers were 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. Deer Hit — The Communications Center received a call at 7:42 a.m. Friday from the 2000 block of Lake Road that a deer had been hit by a vehicle. Animal Control was notified. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a report at 7:52 a.m. Friday that a vehicle was being driven all over the roadway in the 1200 block of East Highland Avenue. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and found the vehicle in a parking lot and it was towed from the scene. A 40-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Native American Heritage Week will be held in the Ponca City area this week. Assemblies will be held on Wednesday at Lincoln from 8:45 to 9:40 a.m., West Middle School from 10 to 10:55 a.m. and at Po-Hi from 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. at Robson Fieldhouse. Assemblies on Friday are East Middle School from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m, Roosevelt Elementary from 10 to 10:55 a.m. and Washington Elementary from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the assemblies. Sheep Near Highway — The Communications Center received a report from a motorist at 7:56 a.m. Friday that 60-70 sheep were close to the roadway on I-35 near mile marker 231. Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff Officers were notified. Disturbance — Authorities from a firm at 2000 Thorn Apple Valley Boulevard reported to the Communications Center that an employee was out of control at 8:22 a.m. Friday. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and information was logged that the subject had been escorted off the property, given a last check, and advised not to return. Church Vandalized — A subject reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:20 a.m. Friday that Hartford Avenue Church of Christ had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Student Leaves — The principal from Liberty School reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:54 a.m. Friday that a student had left school without permission. An officer was assigned, located the subject at Liberty Avenue and North Peachtree Street and returned him to the school. Accident — A vehicle accident in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:33 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. Theft — A subject from the 600 block of West Ponca Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:07 a.m. Friday that someone had stolen some articles from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a report from Chapman Shoes, 2601 North Fourteenth Street, at 1:42 p.m. Friday that someone was being held as a shoplifter. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned, and took a woman in custody for grand larceny. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Free Counseling — Free individual counseling is available to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Call 76A-BUSE. Accident — An accident in the 1400 block of East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:52 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Holiday Fried turkeys. Order now for Thanksgiving at Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a report of a disturbance at a business at the intersection of East South Avenue and South Fourth Street at 2:36 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report on embezzlement was made. Burglary — A woman from the 800 block of East Alma Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:19 p.m. Friday that while she was at work someone had entered the residence and took her purse and some clothing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of North Tenth Street and East Hazel Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:33 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A vehicle accident in the parking lot of Furr’s Cafeteria, 2513 North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:03 p.m. Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Items Missing — A clerk from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:15 p.m. Friday that someone had stolen an 18-pack of beer and left the store south bound. Items Missing — A clerk at a store from the 100 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:48 p.m. Friday that someone had stolen some items. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Don Sawyer “The Chimney Sweep”. In business for 26 years, no mess. 762-8883. adv. Stolen Beer — A clerk from the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:09 p.m. Friday that a man had taken a 30-pack of beer and headed east. Cigarettes Stolen — A clerk reported from the 200 block of East Highland Avenue at 9:56 p.m. Friday that someone had been observed stealing a carton of cigarettes from the business. Two officers were assigned, located an identified juvenile and took the 17-year-old boy into custody for petit larceny. 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. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street at 11:39 p.m. Friday that a 35-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, possession of stolen property and two Kay County warrants. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue at 12:16 a.m. Saturday that a 22-year-old man was being held for public intoxication. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 300 W. Highland and Pine. 762-6522. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:18 a.m. Saturday that a 19-year-old man was being held for DUI, running a stop sign and under 21 in possession of beer and an 18-year-old man was being held for public intoxication. A vehicle was released to a licensed driver. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of North Pine Street at 2:32 a.m. Saturday that a 22-year-old woman was being held for DUI, driving under suspension, having no insurance and failing to pay taxes. A 23-year-old woman was being held for public intoxication. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Prospect Avenue and North Union street at 2:41 a.m. Saturday that a 39-year-old woman was being held for DUI, expired driver’s license, having no insurance, running a stop sign and transporting an open container. A 28-year-old woman was held for public intoxication, a 31-year-old woman was held for public intoxication and a city warrant, a 36-year-old woman was held for public intoxication and a 21-year-old woman was held for public intoxication. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Elm Street and West Highland Avenue at 4:06 a.m. Saturday that a 50-year-old man was being held for DUI. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Big Mess — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:46 a.m. Saturday from the 300 block of South Elm Street that the Child Development Center had been toilet-papered and windows egged and that information should be logged that it was a big mess. -- LIFESTYLESPonca City Vintage Homes Highlighted in TV Feature Ponca City Vintage Homes Highlighted in TV FeatureThree Ponca City Historic Houses Win Recognition By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Three vintage Ponca City homes have such fascinating histories that they have been selected to be featured by the Home and Garden Television show “If Walls Could Talk.” The HGTV film crew is anticipated to be in Ponca City all day Wednesday. The date and time for the feature will be announced at a later date. Chosen for this prestigious program are the Dee Donahoe home on Whitworth, now owned by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Davis; the D.J. Donahoe home at 302 South Seventh, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mair, and the Winter home at 215 South Seventh, owned by Scott Winter. Dee Donahoe Home The Donahoe home at 143 Whitworth was built in 1926 by Dee and Helen Donahoe. He was the son of early-day civic leader Daniel J. Donahoe. An interesting feature of this home is a mural in the kitchen that features portraits of other members of the Donahoe family and related places. Owners Marcia and Paul Davis have devoted the last 20 years to restoring the residence as a labor of love. Mrs. Davis said, “The home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Right now we are redoing the upstairs. We’ve done a lot of work ourselves, we refinished the floors and did a lot of the painting and wall papering.” “I love the house. I have nightmares thinking that I have moved out of it. I hope that it never happens. I love it because it is a historic home, having been built in 1926 by a family that was prominent in Ponca City. It is on a brick street, which I just adore. It has lots of room, and it’s a wonderful entertaining home with hardwood floors and five fireplaces and we live in every one of the rooms.” Another historical aspect of this residence is that it was also in the backyard of this home that the “missing” statue of George Marland, adopted son of E.W. Marland, was found in 1976. The statue was buried in a shroud of straw. The statue was removed from the Marland Estate grounds after Marland sold the mansion in 1942. Another story about the house is that there is a bullet hole in the ceiling. One of the Donahoes had heard a sound from outside and, when they went to investigate, with gun in hand, they slipped on the slick terrazzo floor. The gun accidentally fired and hit the toe of the male and ricocheted into the ceiling. D.J. Donahoe House The D.J. Donahoe is located at 302 South Seventh is the only private residence in Ponca City listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was designed and built in 1910. Veronia Mair said “We’ve lived in the house since 1985. We have virtually restored almost everything but the upstairs hall and the sewing room. I wish it hadn’t taken us so long, but you get real enthusiastic at first, then the time runs out, and the money runs out, and you have to get your enthusiasm back.” Mrs. Mair said, “We are the only house listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ponca City that is privately owned. ‘If Walls Could Talk,’ the TV program, will not take anything that is municipally owned, so that kind of gives us another little boost.” She said that she had recently talked to Danny Donahoe, who lives in Arizona and is the grandson of D.J. Donahoe, and he is excited about his grandfather’s house being included on the television program. The Mairs have a number of antiques, and this adds to the charm of the historic home. The home was designed in the prairie style by architect Solomon Andrew Layton, who was the designer of the State Capitol building and the governor’s mansion, as well as the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Locally, Layton designed the Civic Center complex, which is currently under renovation, and Marland’s Grand Home, the old Continental Building at Conoco, and the Marland addition on the southwest side of Ponca City. Donahoe came to Ponca City during the land run. He practiced law for a time and soon invested in grain milling and owned the Ponca Milling Company. An early civic leader, Donahoe helped found the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. When the Mairs purchased the home, they began a restoration of the house. Many of its features, that had been previously removed over the years (interior doors), were found in other Ponca City buildings and returned to the home. The Winter Home The Winter home at 215 South Seventh was owned by the now deceased Dr. John S. Winter and recently purchased by his grandson, Scott Winter of Arizona. Winter said he did not really know his ancestor because he was born after his grandfather died. He came to Ponca City to “sort of” trace his roots, and found the bungalow, which was in a dilapidated state. He purchased the home about five months ago and plans to keep the house as a second home. Scott bought it because, “my grandfather was a doctor here from 1921 to 1941.” The home was used in conjunction with the Ruby Hospital, which was once located next door. The small bungalow served as the nurse’s home, and later the laboratory to the hospital, and sometimes was used as an overflow for the hospital. Winter’s restoration efforts earned a “Certificate of Merit” from the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy earlier this year for “outstanding preservation efforts.” Carol Anne Rowe EngagedMr. and Mrs. Ruben C. Rowe of Burbank announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carol Ann, to David H. Baur Jr., son of retired U.S. Air Force Maj. and Mrs. David H. Baur of San Antonio, Texas. The couple plans a 7:30 p.m. ceremony Nov. 17 in the chapel at Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Nev. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Shidler High School and a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma State University. She is employed with the comptroller’s office for the state of Texas. The prospective bridegroom is employed with Sooner Construction Company of north central Oklahoma. Grandparents of the future bride are Martha Rowe of Burbank, the late Homie Rowe, and the late Cecil and Maude Rankin. Grandparents of the bridegroom-to-be are Frances Clark of Webster, Texas, the late Herman Gustav, the late Eleanora Baur, and the late retired U.S. Air Force Col. R.E. Clark. Wedding Plans AnnouncedAnnouncement has been made of the engagement of Valerie Kay Smith to Brant James Steffey, by her parents, Randy and Vicky Smith of Elk City. He is the son of Gene and Susan Steffey of Arlington, Texas. They will be married on Dec. 23 in a 1 p.m. ceremony in the First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, Okla. All family and friends are invited to attend the event. Miss Smith is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Cannon, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell McClellan, all of Cheyenne, Mrs. Allie Smith of Elk City, and the late Nena Cannon, and the late Claude Smith. Steffey is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Oran Steffey of Ponca City; Mrs. Elsie Steffey of Enid; and the late Dora Bell Steffey, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Burl Holmes of Oklahoma City. The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Elk City High School and a 2000 graduate of East Central University in Ada, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She is currently employed at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. The prospective bridegroom is a 1993 graduate of Martin High School, Arlington, Texas, and 1998 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Ark., with a bachelor’s of art degree in history. He will graduate from East Central University in December with a master’s degree in education. Engagement Is AnnouncedDenise Atkins and Brian Tyson are planning a 5 p.m. ceremony Jan. 1, 2001, in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Parents of the couple are Don and Linda Reuber of Ponca City and John and Sharon Tyson of Grand Junction, Colo. Grandparents of the bride-to-be are Ruby Reuber of Cordell, the late Marvin Reuber and the late Joe and Bessie Hamrick. Grandfather of the prospective bridegroom is John Marsh of Sutterlin, Ore. ‘Life of Will Rogers’ Program Subject for Tonkawa GroupJames Smallwood gave highlights of the life of Will Rogers when the Tonkawa Historical Society met at the McCarter Museum for the Nov. 2 meeting with 32 members and guests present. Betty Bertman and Cary Klein were hostesses. Smallwood is an Oklahoma State University history professor who has written a number of books and articles and taught in numerous locations including Kyoto, Japan. He began his delivery by reporting the results of a poll conducted by Oklahoma Today magazine. In the January issue, Will Rogers was listed as the “no. 1 ‘most influential Oklahoman’.” Will Rogers was an Indian boy born on a ranch near Oolagah on Nov. 4, 1879. His father was a Cherokee tribal senator. Rogers was billed as the ‘Cherokee Kid’ and had a 9/32 headright. He got his first pony at age five; went to his first roundup at nine. Rogers was a problem student only interested in recess, said the speaker. At one point, his father sent him to an all-girl boarding school where he was expelled. The next attempt at educating young Rogers was in 1897 when he was sent to Kemper Military Academy in Missouri. He ran off to West Texas and got a job on a ranch. He volunteered for Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” but was turned down. “Uncle Dan,” a Black employee of the ranch had taught Rogers fancy roping. The rope got him into vaudeville and he talked between tricks. His talk finally took over. After being in the Wild West Show at the World Fair in 1899, he got into Zack Mulhall’s show and band which took him to Argentina in 1900 to be a ‘Vaquero’, said Smallwood. Texas Zack’s Wild West show took Rogers to Africa, New Zealand, and back home in 1904. The Mulhall show at Madison Square Garden in 1905 started his stage career. He gave the current news a Will Rogers twist and did 17 shows a week. In 1909, he married Betty Blake and became a devoted family man. In 1915, he was in the late, late night version of the Zeigfield Follies in New York City, and became a headliner in the Follies. The silent movie in 1918, ‘Laughing Bill Hyde” got him a contract for seven more movies so the family moved to California. Will’s first book, “Cowboy Philosopher at the Paris Peace Conference,” was published in 1919. At this time, he got into the newspaper business with a syndicated item called “Will Roger’s Telegram” which focused on current events. He was in demand as a dinner speaker. Rogers made over 70 movies, most of them in the top five of box office ratings. Many school superintendents let children out of school to attend a Rogers movie, said the speaker. Rogers took his first plane ride in New Jersey in 1915 and later became Lindbergh’s greatest promoter. He loved flying and paid freight on his body weight to fly in mail planes. As early as 1934, Rogers was predicting World War II and who would cause it, said the speaker. He died in a plane crash in August 1935. Smallwood also told of a summer Elderhostel offered at OSU on Will Rogers and noted that a few of his movies are at his memorial. Jean Tullos closed the session with a Rogers quote, “We’re not going to be around forever so have a few laughs and live your life so that if the family parrot were sold to the town gossip, you would not be ashamed.” The next meeting of the Tonkawa Historical Society will be Feb.1 with Frank Megow from Yukon doing a reenactment of Corporal Kuntz, P0W. TOPS Chapter Holds Meeting, Sets Weigh-InTOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday with Natalie McCoy in charge of the meeting. Ruth Garroutte gave the devotional “Look Within Yourself.” Elaine Hoober led the TOPS Pledge and Joan Hendrickson led the KOPS Kreed. Delpha Clemens called the roll, and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Mary Bryant was the Best Loser, and Ruth Garroutte won the Ha Ha pot. Forbidden food for the week is peanut butter. The Christmas party and gift exchange will be Dec. 4. A new contest was started entitled “Don’t Eat the Pie.” Announcement was made of a change in the time of weigh-in, it will now begin at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:15 p.m. Pat Meller gave the program, “Build Your IHA (Individual Health Account). Fern Black’s tip of the week was “admit your problem and take inventory.” 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. For more information contact Betty Flower at 765-5448 or Delpha Clemens at 762-2844. 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. 13: Meatloaf with Creole sauce; seasoned green beans; mashed potatoes with gravy; whole wheat roll with margarine; chilled peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 14: Chicken enchilada casserole; beans; tossed salad with dressing; cornbread with margarine; sherbet. Wednesday, Nov. 15: Ham salad; vegetable soup; crackers; cabbage slaw; chocolate chip cookie. Thursday, Nov. 16: Sliced ham; sweet potatoes; buttered broccoli; muffin with margarine; tapioca pudding with whipped topping. Friday, Nov. 17: Barbecued brisket; au gratin potatoes; carrot-pineapple-orange jello; whole wheat roll; German chocolate cake. A Rite of Passage...The election happened, and the U.S. may have a new president-elect, and so far the world hasn’t come to an end as some politicians would have us believe. Now we can get back to the really important issues of life. Such as the changing of the seasons — a rite marked by several signs. One evening last week, before the snow, I witnessed one such example. Three deer were munching on acorns under the tree on the cul-de-sac of my in-town street late in the evening. Since the deer came in darkness, they had no competition from the squirrels, which take over the daytime shift gathering the acorns to bury for winter feasting. Perhaps the squirrels knew winter was coming early. These deer were sophisticated critters with uptown cuisine tastes, as they ambled from the street into the yard to feast upon ripened crabapples for dessert. What does it say about the times when wildlife comes to town for a snack instead of forging for food in the country? Is this another sign of the times when animals become too lazy, or too smart, to hunt for their eats? One fellow tells me that the animals dine out of his bird feeder. Or is it that the deer have been reading the city ordinances and know that the streets are safer than the countryside for Bambi since it is against the law to shoot a firearm in the city limits? Thus, the streets become safer for deer than for humans. What a reversal of fortunes. The next morning, as I was backing out of my drive, I had another animal encounter — I nearly ran over a giant lion; thankfully, it was a human dressed for Halloween as king of the jungle. While we’re on the subject of wildlife — wouldn’t it be ironic for OU football fans who threw oranges on the field at the Nebraska game (suggesting an Orange Bowl bid) find that the team has to pay NU again. If OU loses, the question becomes will the fans throw crows on the field in lieu of eating crow? The new flaming OSU logo has sparked a lot of controversy — but then change always does. Is it symbolic of OSU’s football record this year? Down in flames as it were. Speaking of flames and signs, an inquiring mind has asked Lou a couple of times what those “S” emblems are on the chimneys of older houses about town. Consulting a historic preservation guru, it was learned that sometimes it is necessary to stabilize an extra height chimney with braces. The braces run at an angle from the roof to the chimney to provide stability, and, in turn, the brace goes through to the opposite side of the chimney. The brace terminates in some sort of nut, which holds the “S” shaped wrought iron piece that gives it more ability to support the chimney. About that wildlife — don’t forget to keep the screen over the top of the chimney to prevent birds from building a nest inside — but remove in time for Santa. Mary Anne Potter Presents Program About WildflowersThe Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club met recently in the home of Marlene Roth, with June Weimer and Suzanne Robinson as co-hostesses. Maureen Danielson, president, called the meeting to order. Diane Norris led the members and guests in the reading of the Gardener’s Creed. Guests were Arleen Jacobson, Kathy Beer, and Barbara Kegler. The minutes were read by Margaret Price, and Susan McMonigle read the treasurer’s report. The Ponca City Council of Garden Club report was given and it was reported that Dr. Paul Buich of The University of Tulsa gave a program on the “Native Trees of Oklahoma.” Members were reminded that the December Christmas meeting would be held in the home of Susan McMonigle. The potluck food list was distributed, and members were reminded to bring a gift of $10 or less to be exchanged with another club member. Members were also asked to bring clean gourds on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. to the home of Jan Neylon to decorate for the holiday season. Members will also work on tray favors for the nursing homes at this time. Members were reminded that they need to be at the Cann Home on Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. to decorate the building. Mrs. Danielson also told members that the landscaping at Lydie’s Cottage will begin soon, and some of the money raised by the past Ponca City Herb Festivals has been set aside for the landscaping of Lydie’s Cottage. Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club has three members who are working towards the title of Master Gardener. They are Cheryl Smith, Anita Miller and Maureen Danielson. Mary Anne Potter gave a video presentation and program about first lady Betty Ford’s wildflower garden in Vail, Colo. Mrs. Potter stated, “That all plants at one time or another were at some time wild somewhere. In modern use, a wildflower is a plant that has not undergone any change or improvement by humans and usually is still found growing natively somewhere in the region where it is being cultivated.” Mrs. Potter added that wildflowers are not as hardy and durable as some believe. “For some plants this is true, but others need very specific conditions to grow and thrive,” and “many sites in the landscape are too shaded or too extensive for popular garden flowers. Wildflowers often are well adapted to these sites and do not need extensive maintenance if a less ‘manicured’ landscape appearance is acceptable.” She continued that if you are interested in developing a wildflower area in your landscape, several characteristics of these plants should be considered: “Do not choose noxious, aggressive plants that will invade other areas or crowd out desirable nearby wildflowers. Choose plants that are perennials or a self-seeding annual in order to maintain itself from year-to-year. The plant should have some showy characteristics to make it desirable in the wildflower area ... The wildflower plant should not be poisonous to humans or animals.” Mrs. Potter continued that many wildflowers may be used in combination with other perennials or annual flowers in a perennial border. She also listed several websites listing wildflowers. She concluded her program by answering questions concerning the growing of wildflowers in Ponca City. Stillwater Tour Of Sorority Houses SetSTILLWATER — Sunday, Nov. 19, the community will have an opportunity to tour the sorority houses on the OSU campus. “Seasons of the Spirit” — holiday sorority showcase will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This event, which is sponsored by the Stillwater Alumnae Panhellenic, originated last year and was a major success. Houses participating include Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, and Zeta Tau Alpha. Due to current constriction, Gamma Phi Beta regrets that its chapter will be not be able to participate. “All the houses have very elegant decor and the fact that they are decorated for Christmas just adds to the beauty. We are pleased to share our houses with the community,” said Gracelynn MoCulloh, Alumnae Panhellenic president. Tickets for the showcase are $5, which includes all ten sorority houses. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Alumnae Panhellenic member, from the OSU Greek Life Office or at Elizabeth’s or Pier One. Tickets will also be available at each sorority the day of the event. DAR To Hear About KoreaMembers of the Ponca City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will gather at 12:45 p.m. Nov. 17 in Marland’s Grand Home for a program meeting. The 50th anniversary of the Korean War will be the topic discussed by the retired Col. Lonnie M. Bray of Tonkawa. A member of the Tonkawa Unit of the Oklahoma National Guard, 45th division, he served during the Korean conflict. He has served in various capacities with the military, retiring in 1985. He has attended Northern Oklahoma College and graduated form the Command & General Staff College in Leavenworth, Kan., and is a past president of the 45th Division Association and the National Guard Association of Oklahoma. The Dec. 10 DAR meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. with Mary Anne Potter presenting a program about herbs. Hargraves Mark 50 YearsA weekend celebration honored the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elston Hargraves. The couple spent their anniversary weekend at the new Renaissance Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Their son and his family, Randy and Carol, Dacia and Kensi Hargraves, all of Yukon, joined the couple for weekend festivities in the Bricktown area. Elston and the former Betty (Sue) Wright were married Nov. 4, 1950, in Tonkawa. They made their first home in Blackwell, moving later to Derby, Kan., returning to Ponca City in 1964. He was employed with OG&E, retiring in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Hargraves have two sons, Randy Elston Hargraves of Yukon, and the late Stacy Scott Hargraves. Alternative School Students, Director Address Lion’s ClubWhen the Noon Lion’s Club met Wednesday, Bill Thomason introduced Barbara Davis, director of the Alternative High School. Mrs. Davis, a Ponca City resident for over 20 years, is the mother of two, and the wife of Lion John Davis. She is known by many in the community for her work in starting the Teen Moms Program at First Baptist Church. This program allows young mothers to take their babies to day care at First Baptist Church, and to attend classes to complete their education. According to Mrs. Davis, more than seven years ago when Dr. Bill White became school superintendent, the biggest challenge facing Ponca City’s educational system was the extremely high drop out rate. In response to an evident need, an alternative school was started at the site of the old Lincoln School in 1995. They began with one teacher and 20 students. This school year they have four full time teachers, one parttime teacher and serve more than 65 students in grades 9-12. These students must meet the same requirements and they must take the same core subjects as regular students. To become a student at the alternative center, students and their parents must apply and interview. They realize it is a choice and a privilege, said Davis. Some of the reasons given for needing to attend school in this special setting are family problems, attendance problems and poor academic performance. Some of the advantages are small class size (limited to only 15), individual attention, caring relationships, shortened school day (8:15-12:45), optional fifth hour, vo-tech classes in the afternoon, and a family atmosphere. Davis brought two of the students from the Alternative Center to the meeting to speak about their individual experiences at the school. Ajulia Sarty, a senior, said she just “didn’t mesh in the large classrooms at the high school.” She feels more comfortable with teachers who can and will spend more time talking with her. Sarty, who has been a student at the Alternative center for a year and a half, works at Big Lots and plans to attend OSU to study veterinary science with specialization in equine medicine. David Wade, a senior, told how teachers had stayed until after 5 p.m. to help him catch up when he had missed school because of illness. He also had been able to do some independent studies to make up for classes he had missed. Wade also told of mentoring the 4 -year-olds and the kindergartners at the center, and commented that there was a sense of community involvement at the school. He is currently employed at Higgins Tire of the Osage and plans to further his education in the field of auto mechanics and custom auto bodywork. Both students agreed that the Alternative Center had put them back on track to graduate and to pursue their dreams. Mrs. Davis, in closing, stated that the school was funded by grants that provide for teacher’s salaries, books, computers and classroom aids. Their teachers are certified, they operate on the same calendar as PoHi (the trimester schedule) and will receive some funding from Newkirk when they send students to the center. Plans are being made for an alternative junior high setting. The main goals and aims of alternative education are to educate productive citizens who will value education, and to reduce dropout rates. Rick Myers announced that the club had screened over 80 city employees last week. and of those. 5 percent had blood sugar levels high enough to warrant immediate medical follow-up. Eldon Felix announced that part of the display for the Festival of Angels was assembled, but more workers are needed. Nora Sekine was a guest at the meeting. Student Lions were Tim Spielbusch and Jacque Salmons. Spielbusch, the grandson of Lion Bob McCartney, and the son of Joe and Nancy Spielbusch, is a senior. He plays in the percussion section of the band. He will march in the indoor contest season and following graduation, he plans to spend the summer touring the U.S. with a special Drum Corps based in Arkansas. He is a three-year member of the Poncan staff, serving his junior year as sports editor, and is currently editor-in-chief He is a member of St.Mary’s youth group and participates in their theater group. His plans for the future include college, and a career in either journalism or music. Jacque Salmons, the daughter of Ann and Bill Salmons, is a senior who plays viola, sings in the chorale and is section leader in both. She is in the marching band colorguard. Salmons is active in the Presbyterian Church youth group, has participated in mission trips, and helped build and renovate homes for underprivileged U.S. citizens. She plans to go to OSU where she’ll major in architecture. Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon at the American Legion on South Avenue. The members are businessmen and women in the community who have a desire to help and serve others. The motto is “we serve.” They are known worldwide as Knights of the Blind, and the focus of Lions International is prevention of blindness and providing eyeglasses and other vision aids for needy individuals, along with promoting diabetes awareness. Blackwell Hospital Recognized For AHA 50 Year MembershipMore than 1,000 health care professionals throughout the state attended the Oklahoma Hospital Association’s 81st Annual Convention and Trade Show, held Nov. 8-10 in Oklahoma City. In addition to the educational sessions and annual trade show, other convention highlights included the presentation of several awards to Oklahoma’s outstanding health care leaders, the installation of its new board chairman and the installation of its year 2001 State Auxiliary (volunteer) leader. During the Associations’ annual business meeting, Integris Baptist Regional Health Center, Miami, was recognized by the American Hospital Association for 75 years of membership. Blackwell Regional Hospital was recognized for 50 years of AHA membership. Those attending the convention included health care executives, nurse executives, healthcare quality and risk managers, volunteer directors, volunteers, human resource managers, healthcare engineers, public relations and marketing professionals, healthcare financial managers, medical staff coordinators, social work leaders and hospital vendors and suppliers. Established in 1919, the Oklahoma Hospital Association represents more than 150 hospitals and health care entities across the state of Oklahoma. OHA’s primary objective is to promote the welfare of the public by leading and assisting its members in the provision of better health care and services for all people. AARP Group Members Discuss Closing ChapterThe Ponca City Chapter of the American Association of Retired People will meet at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Wheatheart Nutrition Center, 319 West Grand, for their monthly meeting. The major topic of the November meeting will be to research a final decision on continuing this chapter. A contingent plan is to maintain a large bulletin board in the Senior Center to list all state and local news that is relevant to senior citizens if the local chapter is closed. The national publications of the American Association of Retired People are very good at covering news on the national level, said a spokesperson. This past year, a member of the local chapter obtained 450 signatures for coverage of presentation drugs on Medicare. This required travel to the cities of Blackwell, Tonkawa, Fairfax, Pawnee, Stillwater, Pawhuska and Bartlesville. The AARP presented this to Congress. In the fall of last year, Marge Hadley-Howe, a local member, collected 330 signatures in support of continuing the Older Americans Act. This information was presented to the two Oklahoma Senators. All members and potential members are invited to the meeting. Kiwanis Foundations Named As Heart of the OrganizationChuck Rager, member of the Kiwanis Club of Ponca City, spoke at a recent meeting of the club, explaining the function of the foundations within the Kiwanis organization. Rager outlined the purpose of the Kiwanis International Foundation as being “the fundraising organization to provide funds to reduce mental retardation in children caused by iodine deficiency. Fourteen million children are now born each year free from iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) because of the support of the foundation for the worldwide IDD elimination project.” Other projects funded by the International Foundation are matching scholarships and grants to youth programs around the world. “While the scope is international, disaster relief around the world came home to Oklahoma City after the May 3 tornado,” according to Rager. He continued, saying, “The ultimate purpose of the Kiwanis International Foundation is to serve the children of the world.” Rager said that he is especially proud of the work of the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation because he serves as a trustee to help oversee the foundation. “The major purpose of the Texas-Oklahoma Foundation is providing funds for support of sponsored youth club members. The foundation also provides individual clubs with the means for supporting needs identified within their area,” stated Rager. Rager further explained that over 12,000 sponsored youth club members profit from the financial support provided for the training and development programs of the Circle K (college level), Key Clubs (high school), and Builders Club (middle school). “These are training and development programs for our future leaders,” Rager said. In closing, Chuck Rager issued a challenge to the club to match his gift to the foundation. He said that he is so convinced of the worthwhile activities associated with the foundations that he would like the local club to expand support to meet these needs outside of Ponca City. Arlene Stauffer provided the invocation, Earl Czaplinski led the pledge of allegiance, and George Scofield led the singing. Jody Sanford, Kiwanian of the Month, announced plans for the Legion of Honor celebration for Nov. 14. Men and women interested in community service are invited to visit Kiwanis any Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., second floor of Apple Cart Restaurant. Reception Honors ScottsA surprise reception was held Saturday, Nov. 11, in honor of W.P. (Pat) and Shirley Scott on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The event was held at the Ponca City Country Club and was hosted by their children and their spouses. A “Sands of Time: Bring a Treasure Chest of Memories” was the theme, and each guest was asked not to bring a gift but to provide on scroll paper, included in their invitation, their favorite memory of the honorees. W.P. Scott of Brownsville, Texas, and Shirley M. Watts of Muskogee were married Nov. 11, 1950, and made their first home in Tahlequah. They moved to Ponca City in 1953 when he began employment with Conoco as a lubricant grease chemist, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Scott worked for several years in the Geophysics Division of Conoco. Active in community affairs, Mr. Scott is a member of the Lion's Club and has served on several boards, including office as a past chair of the Ponca City Area Literacy Council. Mrs. Scott has served as secretary on the Ponca City Arts Center board of directors, and is presently involved as a volunteer of the Ponca City Hospital. Bird watching and traveling are favorite activities. They are members of the First Baptist Church of Ponca City. Guests included friends from Ponca City, Edmond, Muskogee, Bartlesville, Dallas and Austin, Texas, Englewood, Colo., Fairfield, Iowa and Leawood, Kan. Their children and their spouses are Steve and Betty Scott of Russia, Mark and Joan Scott of Indonesia and Lisa and Larry Jones of Dallas, Texas. They have four grandchildren. Couple Celebrates AnniversaryA reception Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m., at Northeast Baptist Church will honor Mr. and Mrs. Bing Shelton on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Shelton and Elsie Bradley were united in marriage Nov. 17, 1960, at the home of the Rev. Wayne and Gayle Glazener in Ponca City. Mr. Shelton was employed by the Ponca City Schools, and retired from the Ponca City Fire Department in 1974. He served with the United States Army Oklahoma National Guard, 1954-62. Mrs. Glazener is self-employed with B&E Upholstery. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton are members of Northeast Baptist Church, and have five children, 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Their children are Marcie Mattison of Haven, Kan., Donna Merz of Ponca City, Dwayne Shelton of El Reno, Gary Shelton of Yukon, and John Shelton of Mesquite, Texas. Area Women Invited To PCCWC LuncheonAll area women are invited to come to the “Warm and Cozy” luncheon on Nov. 15 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, cost is $8.50 per person. Calling Jeanette at 765-8427 may make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend. “Parade of Quilts” special feature will be given by Nancy Bright, Appraiser of Quilted Textiles. Born in Ardmore, she moved to Ponca City when she was in the fourth grade. Nancy is a graduate of Ponca City Senior High and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Central Oklahoma. A school teacher for 29 1/2 years, she split her career between Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary Schools in Ponca City. In 1996, after ten years of making quilts for a hobby, Nancy began studying quilt dating, history, restoration, and appraisal. After taking classes on these topics in Omaha, Neb.; Wichita, Kan.; Paducah, Ky.; and Houston, Texas, she started her quilt appraisal and lecture business in 1998. Married to Kenneth, a retired school teacher who works as a designer at Conoco, they have a son, Kevin who lives in Winfield, Kan. Other than quilting, Nancy enjoys traveling, fishing, decorating and viewing nature and wildlife. She will be talking about the importance of preserving and protecting quilted textiles. Laurie Graham will present “Heart Warming Sound” music. A graduate of Ponca City High School, she and her husband, Jay, have two daughters, Jacey, 13, and Micah, 7. After 15 years as a budget analyst for the Telecommunications Department at Conoco, Inc., Laurie is a “stay at home” mom. Active in her church, she sings in the choir, teaches Sunday School and VBS as well as helps with the children’s choir and sings solos and with groups. When time permits, Laurie enjoys baking, breads mostly, and reading. Featured speaker Jody Drevets of Wichita will present “Comforting Thoughts.” Raised in Topeka, Kan., she has been a resident of Wichita for 35 years. Holding a degree from Kansas State University, Jody was a teacher and librarian for eight years and director of Women’s Ministries for 10 years. Some of her most rewarding experiences have been involved in medical mission programs, both service and teaching. A volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Sedgwick County Medical Auxiliary and International Students, Jody enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, tennis and traveling. She and her spouse, Curtis, a physician-subspecial in allergy and pulmonary diseases, have three grown children. County Diabetes Support Group Plans meetingThe Kay County Diabetes Support Group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand. Tom Carter, M.D., Ponca City ophthalmologist, will discuss prevention and early detection of diabetic eye disease and treatment options that are available for eye problems. Dr. Carter is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, with a four-year residency at Louisville General Hospital in Kentucky. He served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Army for two years before beginning a practice in Ponca City in 1974. He and wife, Betsy, have two sons. The Kay County Diabetes Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to May, and all interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. For more information call 763-0868 or 762-4479. International Club To MeetThe International Club will meet Wednesday, November 15 in the home of Gale McKinley. Maureen Danielson will present the program “Quilts, a story in the making”. For information about International Club, contact Teresa Panza-Mohedas, 718-9892. Pick Up PhotosSeveral photographs used in the Lifestyles pages the past three years for engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays are available for pick up at the Lifestyles desk in the newsroom. Those persons who made arrangements to pick up pictures after they were used in the newspaper need to retrieve the photos soon. Numerous pictures have been mailed, but several do not have mailing addresses. The News realizes how valuable such photos are to families and the pictures will not be thrown away; however, storage space is limited. 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 5:45- 6:15 p.m. on Mondays. For information call Betty Flower at 765-5448, or Delpha Clemens, 762-2844. 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. Tuesday Review Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the home of Ruth Stone, 1409 Reville Drive. Frances Waldron will review “The girl With the Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chezalicr. A painting from the book has been called the “Dutch Mona Lisa.” Members will gather Dec. 19 for a Christmas luncheon at the home of Margaret Yeakley, 824 North Fourteenth. Wednesday Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday’s edition of Lifestyles is 5 p.m. Wednesday. For Happenings include name of club, time and day of meeting, place and hostess. 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. The program for the Nov. 15 meeting will be given by Diana Spielman, speaking about “Arkansas City’s Live Nativity.” The meeting will be in the home of Lynda Clark, 12 Ridgecreek, with Carol Bouldin and Flo O’Connor as hostesses. Chapter EL of PEO will meet at noon Nov. 15 at Westminster for a Dutch lunch. Hostesses will be Lenore Mohler, Mildred Foister and Bobby Allred. The program will be presented by Karen Carmichael, Tulsa attorney. Pauletta Beaty will be the hostess for the 1 p.m. Nov. 15 meeting of Chapter FC of PEO. Co-hostesses will be Wanda Baumert and Betty Lowrey. Fran Mathews will give the program about “breast Cancer.” 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. Story hour for school-aged children Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library. 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. Friday Simple Steps AA — open, noon; AA speaker meeting — open, 8 p.m. Harmony House, 212 South Third. Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance). Smoke-free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459. Pioneer Rotary Club meets at noon on Fridays at Westminster Village. Saturday AA Discussion meeting at noon Saturday. AA Discussion meeting at 8 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third. New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free. Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Overeaters Anonymous group meets 11-12 Saturday mornings at Woodlands Christian Church. The meetings are open to “anyone who desires to stop eating compulsively.” Fore more information call 762-2161. Lifestyle Deadline Information AvailableForms for engagement, anniversary, wedding and Little News (baby) announcements are available at the desk of the Lifestyles Editor at The Ponca City News. The deadline for stories and pictures for the Sunday edition is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but stories and pictures may be submitted earlier. Stories for the daily edition should be submitted one to two days prior to the date of publication. 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SPORTSBucs Fly Higher Than Eagles Bucs Fly Higher Than EaglesBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer TONKAWA — The TONKAWA Buccaneers advanced to the second round of the playoffs Friday after a 52-14 win over the Afton Eagles. Tonkawa travels to Dewar for a Saturday night game. Just as Afton coach Jerry Springer predicted, the Buccaneers’ followed the same offensive scheme they’ve used all year. Give the ball to senior running back Kolby Simpson, open a hole, then watch him run. Simpson rushed 13 times for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. Quarterback Brady Fath completed 7 of 10 passes for 114 yards as Tonkawa racked up 417 total yards. Seniors Brody Lucas and Scott Flanery led the swarming Tonkawa defense that held the Eagles to 197 total yards. Afton quarterback Brandon Ackerson was tackled behind the line of scrimmage five times. He was constantly harassed and hurried into throwing two interceptions and completed 7 of 18 for 71 yards. Running back Brian Speer rushed for 96 yards on 18 carries. Special team play kept the Eagles deep in their territory. Defensively, the special teams pressured the punter all five times. Brody Lucas and Brian Bowling recovered two on-side kicks that were especially difficult to handle. Afton coach Jerry Springer said the game went, “pretty much as I expected. They just pinned our ears back and took it away. “They have all the elements to be a good team and it will take a good team to beat them. “They’re are definitely the best football team we’ve face all year.” Buccaneer coach Steve Love said his team was able to do the things they wanted to do. “We went out and took it to them,” Love said. “They had some success when they went into the shotgun formation, but we made some adjustments during half-time.” Tonkawa scored on its first three possessions and intercepted a pass for another score. Simpson scored on a 3-yard run with 7:02 left in the first quarter. The next score came after the Bucs took over on downs at their own 40-yard line. The Bucs were facing fourth-and-four. Quarterback Brady Fath teamed up with Tyler Reese for and 8 yard score. Place kicker Mario Ochoa kicked the extra point to make the score 13-0 with 46 seconds left in the first quarter. On the first play in the second quarter, Brody Lucas intercepted a hurried pass and returned it 30 yards for another score to make the score 19-0 with 11:52 remaining in the first half. On their next possession, the Bucs again mounted a drive that should’ve ended in a score. Simpson fumbled on the 10-yard line on a first and goal situation. The Eagles lined up in the shotgun formation and had success driving the ball from the 7-yard line into the end zone in 11 plays. Ackerson scored on a 1-yard run with 24 seconds remaining in the first half. Afton attempted a to recover the kickoff after the touchdown. The squib kick bounced directly toward second string quarterback Brian Bowling, who fell on the ball at the 37-yard line. Fath immediately hit Reese on a perfectly thrown 26-yard pass to the 11. With time running out, Ochoa kicked an 18-yard field goal with no time remaining on the clock. The score was 22-6. The Bucs continued their scoring binge in the second half by crossing the goal line all three times on offense in the third quarter and a 36-yard interception return for another touchdown in the fourth. Lucas scored on runs of one and two yards and Simpson scored on an 11-yard run. Tonkawa’s final score came with 10:47 remaining in the fourth on a 36-yard interception return by Reese. Afton’s only other score came at the 9:14 mark on a 20-yard run by junior running back Brian Speer. Tonkawa 52, Afton 14 Tonkawa 13 9 22 9 — 52 Afton 0 6 0 8 — 14 T - Simpson, 3-yd run, Run failed, 6-0 T - Reese, 8-yd Fath pass, Ochoa kick, 13-0 T - Lucas, 18-yd int., Kick failed 19-0 A - Ackerson, 2-yd run, kick failed, 19-6 T - Ochoa, 18-yd field goal, 22-6 T - Lucas, 1-yd run, Simpson run, 30-6 T - Lucas, 2-yd Fath pass, Ochoa kick, 37-6 T - Simpson, 11-yd run, Ochoa kick, 44-6 T - Reese, 36-yd int., Bowling run, 52-6 A - Speer, 34-yd run, Ackerson to Plain, Team Statistics Tonk Afton First downs 12 11 Rushes-yards 36-303 35-126 Passing yards 114 71 Comp-att-int 8-11-0 7-18-2 Punts-avg 1-22 5-29 Fumbles/lost 2/2 0/0 Penalties-yards 5-45 4-35 Individual Statistics Rushing — Tonkawa: Kolby Simpson, 14-143; Brody Lucas, 7-58; Brady Fath, 2-13; John Robison, 2-3; Casey Boland, 1-57; Barry Lewallen, 2-8; Howard ribs, 5-22; cody Durbin, 1-5; Nathan Geiser, 1-(-8) Thomas Levings, 1-2 Afton: Brian Speer, 18-96; Daniel Plain, 3-15; Travis Spriggs, 1-(-3); T. J. Miller, 1-6; Brandon Ackerson, 11-12; Bill Hanson, 1-(-1); Cole Cook, 1-0. Passing — Tonkawa: Fath, 8-10-0, Brian Bowling 0-1-0, Afton: Ackerson, 7-18-2, 71 yards. Receiving — Tonkawa: Tyler Reese, 3-56; Shane Marlin, 7-51; Brody Lucas, 2-7. Afton: T. J. Miller, 3-27; Brad Ackerson, 1-19; Daniel Plain, 2-10; Bill Hanson1-15 Interceptions — Tonkawa: Brody Lucas, 1-18, 1 TD; Tyler Reese, 1-36, 1 TD. Blackwell Gives Favored Clinton a BattleBy NORM PETERSEN News Sports Writer CLINTON — Before the year is out, Clinton may well wrap up its tenth high school state football championship ... but the Red Tornados won’t soon forget the tussle Blackwell gave them in the Class 4A playoff’s opening round. In a game that was much more hotly contested than the final score would indicate, Clinton (10-0) advanced to the quarterfinals Friday night with a 41-8 victory over the Maroons (5-6). Given almost no chance to compete with the highly-favored Red Tornados, Blackwell played the state’s No. 1-ranked team almost dead even in the first half. Take away one fumble, one shanked punt and a game-ending injury to star safety Blaine Bechtel ... and Blackwell could conceivably have gone into the halftime dressing room as the proud possessor of a 0-0 tie. Instead, the opportunistic Reds turned each into a touchdown and a 21-0 lead at intermission. “It could easily have been 0-0 or 7-0 at halftime,” acknowledged Maroon coach Steve Langdon. “As it was, we found out we could compete with the No. 1 team in the state.” Worn out by the bigger and deeper Reds, Blackwell left whatever spring it had in its step in the dressing room. Clinton quickly took advantage with three blitzkreig-like touchdowns in the third quarter and the game was out of reach at 41-0 as the final period began. “They played us [into the ground],” admitted senior linemen Dane Tannehill, who was Blackwell’s defensive standout. “They wore us out in the second half.” “[Clinton] kind of wore us down,” added Langdon, “but I was so proud of these kids.” The Maroons, in the postseason for the first time in four years, did not quit. Early in the fourth quarter, they marched into Clinton territory for the first time, only to have the drive stall at the 39-yard line. Six plays later, Blackwell was back in business following a Kenny Beard interception and return that gave the Maroons excellent field position on the opposition’s 22-yard line. Three straight Erick Ireland rushes produced the touchdown (the finale being a four-yard burst over the right side) and a Lincoln Hatfield-to-David Baldwin pass netted the two-point conversion. Blackwell’s final possession of the season started on its own 18 and ended three yards short of a first down and nine yards shy of a touchdown ... and with only 16 seconds remaining. “We gave it everything we had,” Langdon said. “There’s a reason why [Clinton] is No. 1. “But this was a real step forward for our program.” It was, in fact, a giant step forward. The Maroons rebounded from last year’s 2-8 record (Langdon’s first as head coach) to gain a berth in this year’s playoffs. Meanwhile, Clinton continued its annual postseason run. The Red Tornados have only missed five trips to the postseason since 1964. Nine of those trips have produced state championships and in seven of the last eight years, they have reached the title game. “We’re very capable of going all the way again this year,” admitted Clinton coach Mike Lee, who took the program’s reins in 1990. The Reds are led by a stifling defense (35 points allowed all year in 10 games). They also feature an explosive offensive built around quarterback Rodney Skinner and tailback Ross Hines. Skinner, connecting on a number of short tosses into the flat, was 15-of-22 for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Hines bulled for a game-high 114 yards on 18 carries and scored all three of Clinton’s first-half TDs. Tannehill and Bechtel were the Blackwell standouts. Tannehill led the Maroons’ defensive surge, while Bechtel and his mates in the secondary kept Skinner from going deep until the third period. Bechtel picked off Skinner’s second pass of the game for his 11th interception of the year early in the first period, but a jarring tackle late in the second quarter sent him to the sidelines and he did not return. Sideline reports indicated a mild concussion, and no lasting affects are expected. CLINTON 41, BLACKWELL 8 Blackwell 0 0 0 8 -- 8 Clinton 7 14 20 0 -- 41 First Quarter Clint -- Ross Hines, 4-yard run (Jerel Collins kick), 3:21 Second Quarter Clin -- Hines, 16-yard run (Jr. Collins kick). 6:36 Clin -- Hines, 23-yard run (Jr. Collins), 3:20 Third Quarter Clin -- Jr. Collins, 19-yard pass from Rodney Skinner (Jr. Collins kick), 8;20 Clin -- Aaron Ainsworth, 42-yard pass from Skinner (Jr. Collins kick), 5:06 Clin -- Bradley Randle, 4-yard run (kick failed), 1:49 Fourth Quarter Clin -- Erick Ireland, 4-yard run (David Baldwin pass from Lincoln Hatfield), 7;43 Team Statistics Black Clin First downs 12 24 Rushes-yards 33-78 40-208 Passing yards 107 248 Comp-att-int 12-24-1 16-23-1 Punts-avg 7-33.1 0-0.0 Fumbles/lost 1/1 8/1 Penalties-yards 2-10 12-103 Individual Statistics Rushing — Blackwell: Erick Ireland, 20-57; Tyler McNamara, 6-24; James Dollarhide, 1-2; David Baldwin, 1/-2; Lincoln Hatfield, 5/-3. Clinton: Ross Hines, 18-114; Bradley Randle, 8-67; Aaron Wolfe, 3-23; Darian Breaux, 2-7; Rodney Skinner, 1-5; Willie Ford, 2-4; Jeff Collins, 2/-1; Brandon Barker, 1/-5; Chad Jones, 3/-6. Passing — Blackwell: Hatfield 12-24-1, 117 yards. Clinton: Skinner, 15-21-1, 238 yards; Aaron Ainsworth, 1-2-1, 10 yards. Receiving — Blackwell: Jeremy Morrill, 4-56; Brett Fry, 2-24; Matt Waycaster, 3-15; Baldwin, 1-9; Dollarhide, 1-5; Ireland, 1/-2. Clinton: Ainsworth, 4-84; Art Lloyd, 4-63; Jr. Collins, 2-46; Barker, 3-31; Randle, 2-14; Eric Gilliam, 1-10. Interceptions — Blackwell: Kenny Beard, 1-20; Blaine Bechtel, 1-0. Clinton: Jr. Collins, 1-4. Area ScoresClinton 41, Blackwell 8 Dewar 35, Panama 20 Hominy 55, Wyandotte 16 Jenks 56, Edmond Memorial 14 Kansas 28, Woodland 21 Luther 20, Picher 14 Metro Christian 30, Pawnee 16 Morrison 36, Bowlegs 0 Owasso 35, Enid 6 Pawhuska 41, Colcord 12 Perry 42, Nowata 12 Stillwater 48, Tahlequah 14 Tonkawa 52, Afton 14 Tulsa Union 50, Muskogee 28
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