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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Sunday, November 17, 1996

LOCAL
City Seeks Overcome Of Safety, ADA Codes
Workers Compensation Issue for Friday Forum
DECA Fashion Show Held
School Budget Plans on Agenda Monday Night
Soccer Moms Get Into History, But How About Those Grandmas?
City Calendar
Road Requests On Kay County Agenda Monday
Tax Roll Corrections Board Meets Monday
Singles Network Setting Several Weekly Activities
Letters Say:
Lice Problems Surface At Ponca City Schools
Several Oklahoma Inmates Seek Parole
Ground Breaking Ceremonies For New Cancer Unit Thursday
C-SPAN Bus Visits Ponca City
Diabetes Support Group Session Set for Tuesday
Benefit Dance Nov. 23 For Tonkawa Children
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets Monday
Some County Property Owners May Pay Less
County Excise Board To Meet
School Lunch Menu
School Calendar
Love of Books at St. Mary's Attained in Reader Program

DEATHS
Harold Edward Brooks
Jessie Wilma Nichols
Arthur Alfred Lightfoot
L. Kathleen Landrum

Services Pending
Tyler Dale Keeler

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
All-American Cheerleaders Sponsor Consignment Sale
Little News
'Ah...the Holidays' Theme For CWC Seasonal Lunch
Support Group To Meet Monday
AAUW Group Discusses 'Emma'
Program on Thanksgiving At BSP Chapter Meeting
Local Pair To Wed in March
Nov. 23 Nuptials Planned
Blackwell Couple To Marry
Local Panhellenic Planning '96 Christmas House Tour
BSP Chapter Makes Plans For Coming Holiday Events
Professional Secretaries International Hosts Lunsford As Guest Speaker
Jan. 3 Ceremony Planned
Ponca City Happenings
Abel-Lewis Nuptial Vows Repeated at First Christian
Thompson-Hagar Wedding Vows Repeated in Ark City
'Decorating Naturally' Topic Of Red Rose Garden Club
Kay Democrats To Meet At Courthouse Thursday
'Germans from Russia' Will Meet in OKC
TOPS 308 Meets
Home Management Seminar Monday

SPORTS
Now There Are Four
Wildcat D Leaves Legacy
Bucs Shake Picher
Woodland Grinds Out Win
Newkirk Falls To Wyandotte
Eight Man Playoffs: Berkinbile Lifts Wildcats to Win
Shidler Kicks C-D in Playoffs

LOCAL

City Seeks Overcome Of Safety, ADA Codes

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
The upcoming $8.75 million Dec. 10 general obligation bond issue is designed to bring the infrastructure of the city into the next century, Commissioner Dick Stone told a meeting of the civic leaders.
Stone noted that the Civic Center was built in the 1920s in the horse and buggy days and does not meet safety codes or American Disabilities Act codes.
Three propositions for safety, preservation and maintenance are slated for the ad valorem ballot. Ponca City has financed only one other issue by property tax since founding of the town in 1893.
That ad valorem measure, voted by the citizens, was for the building of the Public Safety Center in 1975, according to Stone. That bond issue paid off in January 1996. According to law, when a bond issue is passed with specific projects the funds can not be diverted to other projects or programs.
In this election there are three propositions that the residents will be voting on. No. 1 deals with building a new fire station, rebuilding City Hall and renovating the Public Safety Center. The price tag for this is $6,610,000.
The remodeling and renovation of the Civic Center (City Hall) would be done in increments, beginning with the construction of a new fire station, possibly on a site in North Park. This location would give the best access to all areas due to the underpass on Highland, according to Dale Hicks, deputy chief.
The Proposed Plan
Responding to the time frame if proposition No. 1 passes, Gary Martin, City Manager, explained that the general obligation bonds would be marketed in about July of 1997. In January the design on the new first station would begin, construction could start by August and the building be finished by July 1998.
Design of City Hall would begin in June 1997 and the renovation be completed in May 1998. At that time the rest of the city offices currently housed elsewhere will be brought into the building, including the Municipal Courtroom, which is currently in the Public Safety Center. Plans for the building includes an elevator in the middle of the building that will meet the ADA specifications.
This would make one stop for customers doing business with the city, according to Martin. Currently the Planning and Code Enforcement Departments are housed in rented space in the Commercial Federal building.
The renovated City Hall building is to include a drive-up window for paying utility bills and extra parking is being incorporated in the overall plan.
Renovation of the Public Safety Center could begin in January 1998.
Why Now?
"Tell us when there is good time?" asked Mayor Marilyn Andrews, responding to criticism that the bond issue measure has poor timing as it was announced shortly after the sound defeat of the half cent sales tax sought for Economic Development.
Martin told about the upcoming half cent renewal for streets, and the school bond issue coming up in the fall. So he agreed there isn't a good time for the election. Also legal requirements must be met in calling for an election.
Propositions 2 and 3
The cost for Proposition No. 2 is $1,375,000. This calls for the purchase of 18 fully-equipped police vehicles, three replacement ambulances over a period of three years and a new pumper/platform ladder truck for fire fighting emergencies.
In the area of police protection this would allow expansion of single officer unit program, a successful crime deterrent program of police visibility in the community. It would allow for gradual retirement of 12 plus police vehicles with more than 100,000 miles.
The purchase of one ambulance per year over a three year period would provide rescue personnel with quality, dependable vehicles for emergency runs.
No. 2 also calls for the purchase of a Class A fire response vehicle known as a "Quint" to replace the current uncertifiable ladder and leaking pumper truck. The benefits would be provide personnel with quality, dependable vehicles for emergency responses and allow for higher-mileage vehicles to be used for transfer rather than emergency runs.
Proposition No. 3, at a cost of $765,000 would be the repair of Lake Ponca spillway repairs. This would be used to complete repairs to concrete spillway along with repairing and upgrading of the erosion protection at the bottom of the spillway and the downstream channel.

Workers Compensation Issue for Friday Forum

On Friday Northern Oklahoman's will have the opportunity to hear first hand from Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, the results of the recent Workers Compensation Reform Panel's findings.
The event is to be held at Pioneer Technology Center, in the Education Business Center. A complimentary lunch provided by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning at noon. Reservations are required by Tuesday. Call Laura Gray at the Chamber 765-4400 for reservations or information.
The presentation will last about an hour with questions from the audience to follow.
Lt. Gov. Fallen has taken on the major economic development issue of ever-increasing workers compensation costs. She formed a statewide coalition of businesses of all types and sizes, which when combined, employs in excess of 63,000 Oklahoma workers.
Many of the local businesses in the Kay County Area participated on the Commission. These include Clark Nickles, Nickles Industrial Manufacturing Corporation; Bill Taylor, Farm Fresh, Inc.; Gerald Nield, Conoco, Inc.; Ed Prusia, Thorn Apple Valley, Inc., and Karen Banta, Smith Tool.
Currently Banta is serving on the Employee/Employer Commission and Prusia is on the Employer Committee.
The Fallin Commission on Workers Compensation Reform will propose changes for introduction in the 1997 legislative session with the goal of lowering costs while providing better benefits for injured workers. This information along with their suggestions for changing the system, will be presented to the community at the forum.

DECA Fashion Show Held

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The Fashion Merchandising Classes and the Ponca City DECA recently held its annual fashion show at the Howell Auditorium. This years event was directed by Vandie Newman and assistant directors were Nikki Andrews and Candy Norman. Commentators for the evening were Lisa Roland, Matt Anderson and Nancy Perez.
The first category of clothing shown that night was the "Kool Kids." This category was under the direction of Amy Hayes and children modeling were Katie Beard, Tamara Jones, Whitney Riley, Joyce Campbell, Koryan Howey, Katie Hubler, Landon Norman, Dylan Kitchell, Kammi Frazier, Cody Thirey and Tylon Jones.
Next on the stage of bright lights was the category of "Wacky Weather." During this category, clothes for the unpredictable weather were modeled by Candy Norman, Natalie Lindsay, Matt Holman, Dane Pryze, Matt Connelly, Tee West, J.R. Fry and Natalie Ley.
"Sleep-a-tired" followed next under the direction of Amy Hayes. Models during this category were Amy Hayes, Amy Boyer, Jovon Lockett, Megan Schneeberger, Mandy Hubler, Eddie Mora and Anthony Tillman.
Candy Norman directed the next category which was "Class Clothes." Models were Christ Brune, Candy Norman, Matt Holland, Amanda Hraban, Emily Martin and Paula Costello.
"Wild Western Wear" was directed by Nikki Andrews. Models included Megan Schneeberger, Nikki Andrews, Natalie Ley, Johnna Robinson, Tee West, Mark Dodgen, Matt Dodgen and Cody Bremo.
DECA Buddies also modeled in the fashion show for a second year. The category was directed by Candy Norman and Lindsey Knight, Matt Holman, Desiree Honeycutt, Krystal Bay, Jeremy Zysk, Ronald Hooper and Candy Norman modeled.
With cold weather already approaching, "Crazy Coats" were modeled next under the direction of Jesse Smith. Models during that event were Mike Avila, Aqif Simsey, Jesse Smith, Susan Filson, Samantha Schultz and Josh Sroufe.
The following category was "Awesome Alternatives." This category showed that today's fashions offer many different alternatives. Models included Jovon Lockett, Brian Geubelle, Ron Tribble II, Nicole Chambray and Natalie Lindsay, who also directed the category.
Erin Wilson directed the next showing which was business options. Heather Morris, Courtney McChristian, Matt Anderson, Lisa Roland, Eddie Mora, Jason Troutman, Erin Wilson and Matt Harrison were models.
With the holidays a little over a month away, the next category was "Happenin' Holiday" directed by Krystal Bay. Models were Nancy Perez, Brad Taylor, Anthony Tillman, Krystal Bay, Laura Harris, Charlie Chow and Mark Dodgen.
During the grand finale, "Flash Formals" were shown. Models included Natalie Ley, Ashlie Taylor, Nikki Andrews, Johnna Robinson, Mike Avila, Heather Morris, Ryan Meyer, Brad Taylor and Chris Brune. Natalie Ley directed the finale.
DECA would also like to thank the following businesses for their support. Those businesses donating clothes were Jimmy's Western Wear, C.R. Anthony's, J.C. Penney's, Beall's, The Buckle, Marry Me, John's Apparel, Maurices, The Tux Shop at Anthony's and Kid's Review. Sound was provided by Conoco and Robin Riley also helped them. The Blue Moon Restaurant helped by providing gift certificates as door prizes.

School Budget Plans on Agenda Monday Night

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Discussing the proposed budget for the Ponca City School District is on the agenda when the Board of Education meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.
Starting the evening off will be a public hearing for the purpose of taking comments from the public on financial matters. These comments can include questions about the past and future expenditures.
The board will next vote to approve or not approve a proposed executive session to discuss confidential conversations with the board's attorney concerning some pending claims and litigations as well as discussing negotiations.
After returning to an open session, the board will vote to approve or not approve a settlement with the Association of Classroom Teachers to dismiss litigation and to change the method the district has been utilizing to meet the Oklahoma State Insurance Plan Employer Contribution Requirement.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 9 at 6:30.

Soccer Moms Get Into History, But How About Those Grandmas?

Editor's Note: Much has been written in the news media during this last election about "soccer moms." Now comes the lament of a soccer grandma.
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By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Now that soccer moms have been assured a place in history by the "liberal media" covering the election - it is time to make the case for the soccer grandmas with a morning in the life of one such specimen.
The day began about 5 a.m., by reading a self-written note on the bathroom mirror that said "do not put deodorant or powder on." Tuning in to television hoping for a clue about the weather so she would know how to dress, this voting gram ma heard about Clinton's staff bailing out and shame on Steve Largent for suggesting Gingrich step down.
Hospital First Stop
After hearing the temperature the decision was made to wear slacks and front button blouse since the first appointment of the day was at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for a mammogram. This was prompted after attending a meeting, where Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald Ford spoke on dangers of breast cancer.
Skipping make-up and jewelry because of the upcoming X-ray, she took her medicine and then loaded the car for the day. There was a pumpkin for daughter, who would take craft items and make a turkey out of it as a Thanksgiving decoration for the grandson.
Also packed were two turtle neck tee shirts and a pair of rayon slacks for the cleaners, a plastic bag filled with empty soda cans for the office's recycling project, plus stack of magazines for co-workers to read.
Other cargo, mostly in the passenger seat, was a blouse for her mother, with whom she would have lunch, a brown paper-wrapped package to mail to another grandson for his birthday, an envelope of coupons and a gift certificate just in case she had time to stop at the store, a business check and bank deposit and an insurance form for the hospital.
Filling out an insurance form for the hospital included calling her early rising husband at work for his Social Security number and then finding hers on her driver's license.
At the hospital by 6:30 a.m., things went smoothly, more questions to answer and forms to fill out. The X-ray lady was warm and friendly (men can skip this portion) - but the equipment was chilly to the skin.
Cleaners and Home Again
After the X-rays it was to the cleaners, then home to "put on a face" and apply deodorant for the sake of co-workers. Now 7:15 a.m., time to go to the job. Meanwhile the pumpkin kept rolling around in the floorboard of the car at each stop and start, while the soda cans rattled in the back seat.
To The Job
The next hour and half was spent with the mayor, police chief, firemen, a city commissioner, the co-chairman of the Citizens for Ponca City Safety, Preservation Maintenance Committee telling about the upcoming $8.75 million bond issue.
That was the Ponca City Tomorrow Industrial and Retail Committee held in the new Assembly Center at First Baptist Church. On the way to the office, she noticed the City crews were out putting up the downtown Christmas lights, even though it is 42 days to Christmas.
Post Office - Ribbon Cutting
So its time to stop the car and hike half a block to take a picture of this enlightening event. The temperature was cold enough for her to see her breath in the air and fingers and nose were turning red. As she strolls away the lights are lighted - and she misses The Picture - but what the heck everyone knows they are lights.
After a stop at the Post Office its on to the office, to unload the cans and magazines and get ready for the next assignment, by now it is 9:45 a.m. It's off to a ribbon cutting at a local business, with Chamber officials and other leaders. Then to Moto Photo for film developing, with a stop at the drive through bank to make a deposit.
Back to the office to find the deadline has passed for the front page Christmas decorating shot - but maybe tomorrow. Next came addressing a birthday card to one grandson and writing a note to duties of the job.
Beauty Factory
At a quarter to 12 its time to go to the beauty salon for an estimate and a "do" and then on to lunch with mother at 12:30 p.m., and then for the rest of the day on the job.
Postscript: This story is not intended to put down soccer moms, working or staying at home, but to point out that in today's changing society there are a lot of working soccer grandmas, still doing their granny duties (including, soccer, baseball, basketball, football, Cub Scouts,) who continue to be in the know about politics.

City Calendar

Items 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).
Through November 22
Consignment Sale of holiday party and prom dresses, plus name brand denims, downtown Ponca City, Third Street and Grand Avenue, more information Ms. Foreman, 762-0035.
November 10-24
Ponca City Art Association presents Connie Seabourn's Works, 2-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
Today
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Meetings Open House, 2-4 p.m., City Hall, Fire Station No. 1, Public Safety Center.
Ponca Playhouse production "Greetings," 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Community Concert "Cafe Noir," 2:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Fifth Street at Overbrook Avenue.
Monday
Oklahoma Department of Transportation public forum, 5-6:30 p.m., Cherokee Strip Conference Center, 123 West Main, Enid.
MS Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Trout Elementary.
Ho Ho Ho Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Conoco Clubhouse, each member to bring an ornament for the Gala wreath.
Ponca City Takedown Boosters Club, 7 p.m., Coach Young's Wood Shop Room, parents and new supporters welcome.
United Ostomy Association, Ponca City-Stillwater, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Conference Room B, round table discussion.
Tuesday
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Marland Estate Conference, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary.
Wednesday
Annick Smith, author of "Big Bluestem: A Journey into the Tallgrass," autographing, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Design Committee, noon, Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Convention and Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Conference Room, Chamber of Commerce Office.
Thursday
Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ponca Tribe Annual Health Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ponca Tribal Cultural Center.
Kaw Lake meeting, noon, Western Sizzlin' meeting room open at 11:30 a.m.
Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Building, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Woodlands Elementary.
Friday
Special Friday Forum, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin presenting results of Workers Compensation Reform, lunch is complimentary, R.S.V.P. to Laura 765-4400.
Friday-Saturday
Holiday Bazaar With Grace Episcopal Church Women, variety of holiday arts and crafts, delicious soups and desserts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Thirteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.
Ponca Playhouse production "Greetings," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
Joely Edwards, 8 p.m.-midnight, Kathie's Lounge.
November 24
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Meetings Open House, 2-4 p.m., City Hall, Fire Station No. 1, Public Safety Center.
Denny Hook, Ponca City author, autographing "Snapshots of the Deity: Catching God in the Act," 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth.
November 25
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., bring your sack lunch, drinks provided, City Library.
Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
High Plains Food Coop Ordering Meeting, 6 p.m., 700 West Liberty, for more information call Jeanette 762-3648.
November 26
Ponca City Main Street Authority Promotion Committee, 7:45 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
Ponca City Main Street Authority Inc. Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Office, 206 North Third Street.
"Winning at Parenting" Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Building, 1215 East Hartford, Child Guidance Center.
November 28
Thanksgiving Day Pioneer Woman 10K (6.2 miles) running race, 9 a.m., $12 with T-shirt; 2K fun run free without T-shirt, turkeys awarded, start/finish at Pioneer Woman Statue, enter before or at the race, Bob Kammiller, 765-7855.
November 29
Downtown Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., Centennial Plaza.
November 29-December 31
Festival of Angels. 6-10 p.m. nightly.
November 29-January 4
Hospice Tree of Life, Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourth Street, and Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue.
December 1
Downtown Open House, 1-4 p.m., all downtown Ponca City stores open.
First Baptist Church Silvertones (Senior Adult Choir), presents musical "Night of Miracles," 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
Live Nativity, 6:30-8 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourteenth Street (weather permitting).
December 2
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Ponca City Middle School.
Sleep Support Group, for anybody with sleep apnea or family or friends, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City.
December 3
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., bring your sack lunch, drinks provided, City Library.
"Winning at Parenting" Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Building, 1215 East Hartford, Child Guidance Center.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Union Elementary.
Christmas Concert by Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Mel Arner, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
December 3-19
(Tuesday, Thursday noon-1 p.m.)
Angels on Assignment, brown bag, video and discussion, First Christian Church, Fifth Street and Cleveland Avenue.
December 4-7
Ponca City Art Association presents Organizations Decorate Christmas Trees, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
December 5
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Neighborhood Meeting, 7 p.m., Garfield Elementary.
December 6
Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Ballet Oklahoma's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets required, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
December 7
Annual VFW Auxiliary, Post 1201, Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Post Home on East Prospect, Ponca City, free admission, for information, 765-8924.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hutchins Memorial.
Christmas Gala, 8 p.m., Marland Mansion.
December 8
Ponca City Art Association presents Christmas Tree Collage and Rhonda Waters Christmas Dolls, 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central.
Upcoming Bond Election Informational Meetings Open House, 2-4 p.m., City Hall, Fire Station No. 1, Public Safety Center.
Panhellenic Christmas Homes Tour, 2-5 p.m., tickets available at homes, local banks, businesses, $5.
First Baptist Church presents evening of music, elementary choirs, "Prime Time Christmas," by the fourth through sixth grade choir, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church.
December 8-29
Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit and Christmas Dolls, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission.
December 11
Conoco Retiree's Association, Christmas dinner, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner, tickets $12 per person, entertainment, The Roustabouts.
December 11-31
Christmas Tree Collage, and Christmas Dolls by Rhonda Waters, Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center.
December 13
Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 5-9 p.m., Tickets available at homes, $5.
December 14-15
Ponca Playhouse Christmas Theatre, By and For Children, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Poncan Theatre.

Road Requests On Kay County Agenda Monday

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Board of Commissioners will consider approvals of several requests and applications when the board holds its regular 9 a.m. Monday meeting at the county courthouse.
The commissioners will consider approving applications to Northern Oklahoma Development Authority for a communications grant for the Ranch Drive area, and road grants for the Brooks Pierce subdivision, an area east of Wentz golf course, the L.A. Cann Drive area, and the Oak Hill subdivision.
They also will consider approval of requests to appropriate $194,998.33 to the Highway T cash fund, $25,483.23 to the restricted highway cash fund, $3,950.11 to the primary road cash fund, and $78.23 to the county improvement cash fund.

Tax Roll Corrections Board Meets Monday

NEWKIRK - The Kay County board of tax roll corrections will meet at 10 a.m. Monday to consider approval of error and correction certificates 5946 through 5977.
The meeting will be held in the commissioners court on the main floor of the courthouse.

Singles Network Setting Several Weekly Activities

Singles Network, a support group for those persons in the community who are divorced, widowed or never married, is announcing the week's schedule of activities, beginning with the Discussion Group on Sunday evening at 6:30 at the First Presbyterian Church.
Following the discussion, the group will go for a snack.
Singles are reminded of the Community Concert, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Hutchins Auditorium.
Monday, Cake, Coffee and Conversation will be held at Betty's. Those planning to attend should call 762-9776 for more information. Singles are also reminded to make reservations before Dec. 7 for the Shidler Jubilee, $5 each.
On Tuesday the group plans to eat out at Cobb's Cafe, 3200 North Fourteenth, meeting at 6 p.m. A VCR party is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Jay's. Come and bring snacks. For more information, call 765-7883.
Thursday at 6 p.m. those wishing to have dinner out will meet at Furr's. The board will convene at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Friday those having tickets to the Ponca Playhouse will meet and attend the performance of "Greetings!" at the Poncan Theatre.

Letters Say:

Editor, The News:
To the home and property owners of the north half of Water District No. 1 and to those that signed the petition several years back. I've done just what I promised and now a new water tower is under construction.
You wouldn't believe the untruths I've been told by the board. I had been told and saw a water leak that had been going on for over two years and nothing done about it. No wonder there is a 2,000,000 gallon water loss on the district. One drop leads to a cup, a cup to a quart, a quart to a gallon, to on and on to and how much? There is just no type of management, by the board, in taking care of the district. But after my meeting with them, it is now repaired. Think if the loss each month, over that time and they pay a repair man monthly to take care of these complaints.
Now then, this water tower cost $116,144.00 completely hooked up and in operation. The water district has $133,887.00 in bank CDs. So the tower is paid for. Now the board wants to blackmail those who will be allowed to come on the line by charging $2500.00 for a permit. Those that had the rights were paying $9 a month, but remember, those rights had grown into three times what they had cost or more. Well, those that wanted on the line would have paid that meter rent if allowed a permit at the time of request. Such as we will sell you a permit but would not have been allowed on the line until improvements are made.
Now that the improvements are being made, I am told that Mr. Clumpp, the owner (per se) will not allow me to be on the line - just certain people.
Now the water rates should not be allowed to raise, as the improvements are paid for and only if the cost from Ponca City raises the cost of water. Those who would be sold permits, that money would be surplus and ready for further improvements to be done.
Now, at the water tower, a fire plug should be installed so that in case of home or pasture fires, a ready source of water could be had to protect the property owners property. I've taken it up with them, THE BOARD, but again no foresight in planning ahead for the betterment of the district, I've talked with the Ponca City fire department about this and they would even help.
I've talked (on this date Oct. 21) with the County Commissioners about this and they agreed to act on it. Dale Hicks of the Ponca City Fire Department said he would furnish a refurbished fire plug to use - just need to ask.
I hope the above will inform the people of what's going on.
Wilson Miller

Editor, The News:
I am writing in response to the letter recently printed in your newspaper concerning the EDF and their defeat in regards to the half-cent sales tax. This letter was written by Jackie Cullum and while I agree with most of what was written, I DO NOT agree with the reference made to the Marland Mansion. I cannot believe that a citizen of our city could even think about relinquishing ownership of this beautiful landmark that has played such an important part in the development of Ponca City. It is not a matter of tax increase or the EDF! This beautiful home is not only a local treasure but a national treasure as well and Ponca City should retain ownership no matter what the cost is to the city.
I will admit that this is an emotional response more than one based on economics. Too many people today are so willing to throw out the past instead of preserving a part of our history. Not everything has to be "cost effective." Surely the above mentioned citizen cannot equate the importance of public restrooms at Lake Ponca with the Marland Mansion. While restrooms at the lake may benefit those that utilize this city owned property, the Marland Mansion benefits not only our local residents but those many people from other areas of the country who visit the mansion each year.
Each of us has our own idea on how we feel that city funds should be spent. Like me, most citizens are not familiar with what it takes to run a city such as ours nor do we profess to know. That is why we elect city officials. I sincerely hope that the Marland Mansion will not be "brought up" again whenever there are discussions of sales tax or economic development. While the future of Ponca City is important, the past should not be forgotten!
Thank you.
Terri Ward

Editor, The News:
An Open Letter to the people of Ponca City:
On Nov. 5, 1996 a request was made of the Ponca City Planning Commission to re-zone a group of lots in the 500 block of South 4th to allow a man who has been in business for 20 year to continue to operate in his current location. A petition was signed by 100 percent of the people at the neighborhood to allow this property to be re-zoned, and there was absolutely no objection by the people of the neighborhood to the re-zoning request.
The sole objection to this re-zoning came from Harold Harris, the City Planner, who gave no concrete reason other than based on the meeting with the technical review committee, he didn't think it was a good idea. He also stated he was afraid allowing this re-zoning request would "open the floodgates" for similar requests. On the soul comments of this one person, Cheryl Moon, Terry Middlebusher, Stuart Powell, and Linda Clark voted to recommend to the City Commissioners this request be denied. With this vote, these people made a conscious decision to ignore the wishes of the people they represent. This issue will be brought before the City Commissioners Nov. 25, 1996.
If you believe you, as a citizen, should be allowed to decide what kind of neighborhood you live in and what direction you would like your neighborhood to grow, and not leave this type of decision to bureaucrats, please call or write your City Council members. Voice your opinion about this type of government control over your lives. The City Commissioners can be reached at the following numbers:
O.E. Gregson 765-0011 or 762-5304; Len Boyer 767-1900 or 762-5832; Dick Bird, 762-4314; Dick Stone, 767-1792; Mayor Marilyn Andrews, 767-0342 or 762-6870.
These people may also be reached by mail at City Hall, 516 East Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Caroline Stolhand
Rikk Rogers

Editor, The News:
My husband, sister, brother-in-law and I went on Wednesday, Oct. 30th to a band competition in Tulsa. As always, we enjoyed watching our band perform. I watch them with such pride. We have a daughter who was involved with band a few years ago. Now we have a nephew who is also involved. I don't know if the people of this community realize how much hard work these kids put into their performances. The band kids start marching the first part of August. It doesn't matter how hot it is, they are out there getting their routines down. When school opens in the fall, they have to be there before school starts to practice. I remember my daughter having to take a flashlight because it was still dark on some mornings. Once again, about the only thing that keeps them from practicing outside is if it's raining hard and lightning. The cold, wet grass, wind does not stop these kids from working on their performances.
Not only are they hard workers, but they conduct themselves with much PRIDE. My husband and I never worried about our daughter when she was on a band trip. These kids are expected to toe the line and they do. To be able to perform at all these functions with the other band members, they must keep their grades above a certain grade level. They have to have good learning skills. This band program not only helps the kids build confidence in themselves, but it's also about being a team member.
More people should get out and watch these kids. They do an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL job. But it doesn't stop at marching season. Now they will work equally as hard on their concert material. Anyone who hasn't heard them perform is missing out. The sound and quality these kids put out is absolutely unbelievable. My husband and I will never tire of hearing these kids play.
The people of Ponca City should be very proud of the Ponca City Band Program and the spirit and pride that the kids bring to this community. Why not come out and support these kids at the football games, contests, and when they put on a concert. I PROMISE you, you will leave with a feeling of PRIDE AND AWE at what these kids can do. I'm proud of what the band program did for our daughter. Please Ponca, show these kids the support they deserve.
LaDonna Reed

Lice Problems Surface At Ponca City Schools

Unfortunately, children in schools are experiencing more than new science experiments and math problems in the classroom this year. An unwanted problem of head lice has surfaced in the Ponca City School System and the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Women's and Children's Unit has several suggestions for parents to deal with this problem should the need arise.
Once you have determined your child has head lice, treat the problem at home as follows:
* Purchase medicated shampoo recommended at the drugstore. Consult your druggist for such a product.
* Remove the child's clothing.
* Apply the shampoo and follow the directions on the container.
* Comb hair thoroughly with a fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice and nits.
* Put on clean clothing after treatment.
* Examine all family members and treat other infested persons at the same time.
* Washable clothing, towels, and bedding that have been in contact with the individual with lice should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer.
* Clothing and bedding that cannot be washed may be dry cleaned or placed in a plastic bag for 10 days. Or, if an article cannot be washed, but can tolerate some heat, place the article in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes.
* Put all pillows that have come in contact with the individual in a hot dryer for at least 10-20 minutes. Vacuum the mattress to remove any eggs that are left.
* Combs and brushes may be soaked in a two percent Lysol solution for one hour or placed in hot water (at least 125 degrees F) for five to 10 minutes.
* Avoid using other people's combs, brushes or clothing.
* Vacuum house and furniture thoroughly.
* Repeat shampoo application in seven to 10 days.
Only treat head lice with an approved treatment. Never use a flammable substance, such as gasoline, kerosene or white gas.
The Kay County Health Department is scheduling checks for head lice from 11 a.m.- noon and 4-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 762-1641 for more information.
If you have other questions about head lice, contact your child's pediatrician, or call the SJRMC Women's and Children's Unit at (405) 765-0405.

Several Oklahoma Inmates Seek Parole

Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered next month for parole, for pre-parole conditional supervision or for mandatory parole review by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.
Cases are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. each day on Dec. 10, 11, 12 and 13 at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Tuesday, Nov. 5. Individual board members' names and addresses can be obtained by telephoning 405-427-8601.
The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:
Anthony K. Ehrmantraut, incarcerated since September 1993 to serve a 10-year sentence for lewd molestation after former felony conviction.
Carl C. Johnson, incarcerated since August 1990 to serve a 30-year sentence for uttering a forged instrument after two former felony convictions.
Willard E. Smith, incarcerated since September 1996 to serve a five-year sentence with four years suspended. He was convicted of forcible oral sodomy.
Scheduled on the pre-parole conditional supervision docket are:
Nicholas J. Cramer, incarcerated since May 1996 to serve a five-year sentence after he was convicted of marijuana possession with intent to distribute.
Glen L. Wilson, incarcerated since February 1996 to serve a six-year sentence after he was convicted of trafficking in methamphetamines.
Scheduled for the mandatory parole review docket are:
Philip Ballard Jr., incarcerated since September 1996 to serve a five-year sentence with four years suspended. He was convicted of delivering marijuana.
Denise L. Epperson, incarcerated since May 1996 to serve a 15-year sentence with five years suspended and two years previously served. She was convicted of second-degree burglary after former felony conviction.
Juan R. Lopez, incarcerated since May 1995 to serve a nine-year sentence after he was convicted of marijuana possession with intent to distribute after former felony conviction.

Ground Breaking Ceremonies For New Cancer Unit Thursday

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Cancer Care Network, Inc., are proud to announce plans for ground breaking ceremonies for the new St. Joseph Cancer Center of Northern Oklahoma, LLC, for Thursday, at 10 a.m. The ceremonies will take place at the center's site, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Fourteenth and Hartford.
The building will be a 10,000 square foot comprehensive free-standing cancer center. Construction will start immediately and is scheduled for completion by the summer of 1997.
Cancer Care Network, Inc., (CCN) is a recognized leader in oncology business-related services and has been in business since 1988. CCN has worked with 250 client centers across the country since that time, developing a database to provide information regarding oncology services and new types of cancer treatment methods.
Radiation Oncology services will be provided by William J. Graham, MD, and Sara Jane McGee, MD will serve as the center's Medical Oncologist and Hematologist. All services will be housed in the new center. Dr. Graham has worked closely with CCN, and has served 20 years as professor in the teaching facility at the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center University Hospital and as Chief of the Radiation Oncology (Therapy) Department at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City. Dr. McGee has been practicing in this specialized field since completing her fellowship at Albert Einstein/Montefiore in the Bronx, New York in 1992.
The center will offer persons with cancer sophisticated, state-of-the-art treatment programs, including use of linear accelerator equipment. According to Dr. Graham, the linear accelerator can deliver a precise amount of radiation guided by laser beams. It provides pinpoint accuracy to the area of the body requiring treatment.
"I am extremely excited about this opportunity to bring local residents this cancer treatment," said Dr. Graham. "Not only will it offer cancer patients convenience and state-of-the-art technology, but the door will be open for other treatment alternatives in the future."
"Residents in Ponca City and the surrounding communities will have local access to current Oncology and Hematology treatment programs," said Dr. McGee. "Being so close to home will make it easier on patients and their families."
Ponca City officials, including Mayor Marilyn Andrews and Chamber of Commerce dignitaries are scheduled to attend the ground breaking ceremony. A blessing of the land, followed by the official turning of the ground are planned during the short ceremony. Interested members of the community are invited to attend.

C-SPAN Bus Visits Ponca City

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The award-winning C-SPAN School Bus, a 45-foot television production studio and demonstration center, visited Ponca City on Thursday.
Now on its fourth tour across the country, the C-SPAN School Bus will focus this fall on giving students, educators, and viewers a front-row seat to the newly-elected 105th Congress and educating them about the political process in general. A second Bus was launched on Jan. 1, 1997, joining the original on its travels to cable communities throughout the country.
Both C-SPAN School Buses will also be used as television production facilities to gather programming about congressional districts along their route. In addition to demonstrating C-SPAN's comprehensive coverage of the House and Senate, the Bus will also serve as an interactive media center, demonstrating to teachers how to incorporate C-SPAN's programming into lesson plans for the classroom.
Robin Scullin, Media Relations Specialist, told The News, "Our crew is very happy to be here and we wish the students at Ponca City High School good luck in pursuing their educations." She also went on to say that the crew believes they brought some of the cold weather from Washington, D.C. with them.
Each bus stop is coordinated through a local cable system. The visit was sponsored by Post Newsweek Cable, which provides C-SPAN on Channel 52 and C-SPAN2 on Channel 53 to the Ponca City area. More than 100 systems are currently scheduled to host the Bus throughout the 1996-97 school year.

Diabetes Support Group Session Set for Tuesday

Mary S. Callison, RD/LD will present the program, "Healthy Holiday Eating Behaviors" for the Kay County Area Diabetes Support Group on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand.
Ms. Callison, dietitian at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, said, "Because of the hectic pace of holiday preparations, people with diabetes tend to put less emphasis on their treatment plans. This can lead to serious consequences."
Callison received her bachelor of science degree in Food, Nutrition, and Institution Administration from Oklahoma State University in 1977. She earned her Masters degree in Nutrition Science from OSU in May, 1996.
All interested persons are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring a holiday recipe to share. For more information, call Rhea Dawn Born, 765-5075.

Benefit Dance Nov. 23 For Tonkawa Children

FORT OAKLAND - A benefit dance will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Tonkawa Tribal Cultural Center to raise funds for the annual children's Christmas celebration.
Gourd dancing starts at 2 p.m. with supper at 5 p.m. and war dancing to follow.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets Monday

The support group for persons involved with multiple sclerosis will meet Monday evening, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The group will gather at Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. A cordial welcome is extended to patients, caregivers, and health professionals concerned about coping with multiple sclerosis.
As the holidays approach, the program will center on successful and positive ways to approach the holidays. The group will hear about avoiding depression during the holidays through stress management and identifying boundaries.
An excerpt from a video produced by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, entitled, "Prescription for Health," featuring Steve Allen Jr., will be shown. Group sharing and discussion will follow. For more information about the MS Support Group, contact Beth Wright at 765-6738.

Some County Property Owners May Pay Less

NEWKIRK - It is possible for some property owners to pay less tax this year than in 1995.
Kay County Assessor Tresa Engle said despite increases in mill levies for real estate tax, changes in figuring personal property can reduce the over-all tax for some taxpayers.
The tax mill levies for Kay County are higher for 1996 in all but one school district, Engle said. The levies were certified last month by the county excise board and forwarded to Engle's office.
Taxpayers should begin seeing statements in their mail from the county treasurer.
"We have calculated the levies against the total assessed valuation and compiled the tax roll books," she said. "We have delivered the tax roll books to the county treasurer and they will soon be mailing out statements."
Engle said some taxpayers may see an increase in their bill because of the vote of an additional mill for Vo-Tech, the school bond issues that passed, and the adjustment for personal property.
Should assessed values increase, property owners are sent a revaluation notice of increase by the assessor's office in April.
"If you did not receive a notice, any increase in tax would be due to the three issues mentioned," the assessor said, explaining the additional Vo-Tech mill, the bond issues and the personal property adjustment were voted by the people.
"Repealing household and livestock personal property has offset the impact of the bond issues significantly," Engle said.
The assessor's office can provide details for individual taxpayers.

County Excise Board To Meet

NEWKIRK - The Kay County Excise Board will consider several cash fund appropriation requests when the board meets at 1 p.m. Monday at the commissioners court on the main floor of the courthouse here.
The board will consider approving a request for $194,998.33 to the Highway T fund; $25,483.23 to the Restricted Highway fund; $3,950.11 to the Primary Road fund; $78.23 to the county improvement fund; $1,101.50 for county clerk lien fee; $147.93 for visual inspection reimbursement; $770 for treasurer mortgage certification fee, and $430 for court clerk revolving fund.

School Lunch Menu

Elementary Breakfast
Monday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Biscuit and sausage gravy, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Wednesday - Graham crackers, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Thursday - Breakfast pizza, honey buns, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Friday - Honey bun, graham crackers, assorted cold cereal, fruit, milk.
Elementary Lunch
Monday - Pepperoni calzone, spaghetti, green beans, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday -Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Corn dogs, soft tacos, cowboy beans, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - Turkey alfredo, hamburger, french fries, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Mesquite chicken sandwich, frito chili pie, corn, assorted cold sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Breakfast
Monday - Jelly donuts, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Pancakes, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Wednesday- Biscuits and gravy, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Thursday - French toast stix, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Friday - Ham and cheese biscuit, assorted cold cereal, fruit, juice and milk.
Middle School and Mid High
Lunch
Monday- Pepperoni calzone, spaghetti, green beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's Pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Tuesday - Chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, whipped potatoes and gravy, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Wednesday -Corn dog, soft taco, cowboy beans, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Thursday -Turkey alfredo, hamburger, french fries, chef salads or cold sandwiches, Domino's pizza, Taco Bell burritos or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
Friday -Mesquite chicken sandwich, frito chili pie, corn, Domino's pizza or Taco Mayo, assorted fruit, milk.
High School Lunch
Available every day in the high school cafeteria, the Training Table Deli offers pasta with sauce, assorted sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit; the Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Taco Mayo, Hardee's items, French fries, onion rings, cheeseburgers, enchiladas, hot pockets, chicken wings, hot shots and more. A baked potato bar will be featured on a regular basis at the Training Table.
All American
Monday - Breaded chicken sandwich, french fries, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Indian taco, mexi beans, fresh fruit.
Wednesday -Fish sticks, noodles alfredo, cole slaw, corn on the cob, corn bread, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Chicken ringers, whipped potatoes and gravy, green beans, fresh fruit.
Friday - Queso and chips, mexi rice, green beans, fresh fruit.
Training Table
Monday - Chicken caccitori, corn, fresh fruit.
Tuesday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Wednesday -Rotisserie chicken, corn on the cob, fresh fruit.
Thursday - Pasta bar, potato bar, fresh fruit.
Friday - Ravioli, green beans, hot rolls, fresh fruit.
McCord Breakfast
Monday - French toast, juice and milk.
Tuesday - Sausage biscuit, juice and milk.
Wednesday - Pancakes, sausage, juice and milk.
Thursday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.
Friday - Oatmeal, toast, juice and milk.
McCord Lunch
Monday - Steak fingers, potatoes and gravy, corn, hot roll, pineapple rings and milk.
Tuesday - Corn dogs, tator tots, carrots, peaches and milk.
Wednesday - Turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy, green beans, pumpkin pie and milk.
Thursday - Charburgers, pears, french fries, cookie and milk.
Friday - Spaghetti, french bread, peas, applesauce and milk.
Pioneer Technology Center
Tuesday - Pot roast, chef's grilled chicken, pasta prima vera, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Wednesday - Beef Diane, parmesan chicken, pork chops and dressing, assorted salads, vegetables, breads and desserts.
Thursday - Turkey and all the trimmings, assorted salads, breads and desserts.

Pioneer Technology Center's cafeteria is now open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon

Personalities is the new student-managed restaurant at Pioneer Technology Center. It is by reservation only and open from 11:45-12:45 Tuesday through Thursday. Call 762-8336, ext. 242 for reservations.
This week will be Chef's choice week. The menu will include Smoked salmon with roasted peppers, Steak Diane over rice and breast of chicken with chevre cheese sauce. Food served with soup, salad, vegetable and dessert.

School Calendar

Po-Hi
Monday, Nov. 18 - A representative from OSSM will be in Room 210 at 9 a.m., a representative from UCO will be in Room 101 at 10 a.m., Chamber Orchestra will meet in the band room at 7 p.m. and "Panic" will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 - OoKeeHee club will meet in Room 111 at 6 p.m. and "Panic" will perform at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20 -Drama rehearsal will start at 3:30 p.m. in Howell Auditorium.
Thursday, Nov. 21 - Academic Awards will be presented all day, a representative from OSU will be in Room 111 at 9 a.m., Amateur Radio Club will meet in Room 111 at 7 p.m. and Academic Awards presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22- Youth Alive will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room A203, Drama rehearsal will be held in Howell Auditorium at 3:30 p.m. and the Speech and Debate team will travel to Stillwater.
Saturday, Nov. 23 - An empathy workshop will be held in the old girl's gym starting at 9 a.m. and the Speech and Debate team will be in Stillwater.
Sunday, Nov. 24 - No activities

Love of Books at St. Mary's Attained in Reader Program

A love of books is being sparked again this year in students of St. Mary's through the Accelerated Reader program. Designed to motivate students to read for pleasure, the program is offered for grades third through seventh.
According to Librarian Marion Lankston, students select an item from the "treasure box" each time they reach specified goals. Lankston said additional surprise incentives are awarded to top readers.
"Students who achieve their goal for the year will be treated to a mystery field trip," Lankston said.
The reward for students who had the highest Accelerated Reader scores at the end of October was "Reading Time" with Principal Sally Caughlin.
"Students were released from class," Lankston said, "and met in the recently expanded library, while Mrs. Caughlin read several stories to the students."
Fourth grade students Kyle Carmack, Elizabeth Connelly, Robby Lankston, and Natalie Yozzo were joined by fifth grade students Krysten Howey and Bayley Jordan. For the session, Caughlin read "The Right to the Streets of Memphis," by Richard Wright and Rudyard Kipling's classic "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi."
A second reading for sixth grade students Serenity Becker, Darcy McIntyre, Krystle Root, and Eric Wolfe, along with seventh grader Lauren Detten, featured "Mars Is Heaven," by Ray Bradbury.
"Reading for pleasure," Lankston said, "is strongly emphasized at St. Mary's. The Accelerated Reader program is just one motivational tool implemented at the school. Students in first through fifth grade still participate in the Book-It program.

DEATHS

Harold Edward Brooks

BURDEN, Kan. - Harold Edward "Eddie" Brooks, resident of Burden, Kan. and father of Connie Brooks in Blackwell, died Friday morning, Nov. 15, 1996, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was 53 and a former longtime Winfield resident.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996, at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Burial will be in the Burden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday.
Harold Edward Brooks was born July 18, 1943 in Burden, Kan., one of three children born to Donald and Nina L. Ore Brooks. Reared and educated in the Burden community, he attended Burden schools, graduating with the class of 1962 at Burden High School.
Mr. Brooks served with the Kansas Army National Guard. He and Cheryl Sue Robertson were married in 1971, and were later divorced.
He had resided in Burden most of his life, but had lived in Winfield for 18 years before returning to Burden.
Mr. Brooks had been employed as a truck driver for Ron Blake, and later worked in construction for Eagle Eye Construction and Tri-Co Construction Co., both in Oxford. He also worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation, and with B&S Well Service in Winfield, before beginning employment with Winfield State Hospital and Training Center in 1987. He had served nine years as a mental retardation technician at WSH & TC.
He attended First Baptist Church in Burden, and his interests included mechanics and repairing and restoring machinery.
Surviving are his daughter, Connie Brooks of Blackwell; three sons, Wayne Cox and Kim Cox, both of Winfield, and Ronnie Cox of Lees Summit, Mo.; his parents, Don and Nina Brooks of Burden; one brother, Donald Eugene Brooks of Burden; a sister, Shirley L. Shelton of Burden; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial has been established in his name for the resident activity fund at Winfield State Hospital & Training Center. Contributions may be made in Mr. Brooks' name at the hospital in Winfield or through Miles Funeral Service in Winfield.

Jessie Wilma Nichols

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan - Jessie Wilma Nichols, former Kay County resident, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. She was 71.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Memorial Lawn Chapel at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Arkansas City.
Jessie Wilma (Willard) Nichols was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Kaw City, the daughter of John and Ruth Lena (Lewman) Willard. She grew up in Kay County and attended Newkirk schools.
On July 8, 1941, she was married to Lewis R. Nichols in Lawton and the couple made their first home in Fort Sill. They moved back to Newkirk in 1945, then to Arkansas City in 1947. Mrs. Nichols was employed as a machine operator at Rodeo Meat Packing Co. After her retirement she worked as a foster grandparent for the Head Start Program in Arkansas City. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed traveling and playing Bingo.
Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Kloxin of Arkansas City; three sons, Richard D. of Lanagan, Mo., Doyle I. of Astoria, Ore., and Dennis W. of Great Bend, Kan.; one sister, Louise Powell of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Lonnie Willard of Las Vegas, Nev., and Fred Willard of Wichita, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, on Nov. 12, 1994; her parents; and one brother, Willie Willard.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Nichols' name with the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association, c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 756, Arkansas City, KS 67005.

Arthur Alfred Lightfoot

Arthur Alfred Lightfoot, retired Methodist minister, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 in Stillwater Medical Center. He was 94.
The funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Hall with the pastor of the Otoe-Missouria Native American Church officiating. Burial will follow in Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery, Red Rock under direction of Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater.
Arthur Alfred Lightfoot was born in White Cloud, Kan. on July 2, 1902, the son of Thomas and Martha (Washburn) Lightfoot. He grew up around White Cloud and Falls City, Neb. and spent most of his young life with his grandmother. During the 1930s, Mr. Lightfoot came to Oklahoma and in 1935 he and Cecelia Hoogrodora were united in marriage.
The couple lived mainly in or around the towns of Red Rock and Perry, Okla., and Mr. Lightfoot worked mostly as a farm laborer and for several years worked at Fort Sill. He was later ordained as a minister of the Indian Conference of the United Methodist Church and served at several Indian Methodist Churches throughout Oklahoma. During the late 1960s, Mr. Lightfoot retired from the ministry and began attending the Native American Church, remaining an active member until his death.
Surviving are two sons, Arlen Lightfoot of Waggoner, SD and Robert John Gawhaga of Stillwater; one daughter, Sandra (Lightfoot) Eaves of Stillwater, 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers, a sister, one daughter and two sons, who died in infancy.

L. Kathleen Landrum

WICHITA, Kan. - L. Kathleen Landrum, former Ponca City resident and cousin to Charlotte Hickman of Ponca City, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 in Wichita. She was 91.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Presbyterian Manor in Wichita. Burial will be in the Old Mission Mausoleum in Wichita, under the direction of DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita.
L. Kathleen (McClelland ) Landrum was born, Aug. 15, 1905, in Ponca City, the daughter of John and Augusta (Koller) McClelland. She was married to John G. Landrum on May 15, 1927, in Ponca City. Mrs. Landrum was a homemaker.
Survivors include two cousins, Charlotte Hickman of Ponca City and Ruthelma Kone of Amarillo, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund and the Presbyterian Manor Health Care Center, c/o of DeVorss Mortuary, 210 South Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67211.

Services Pending

Tyler Dale Keeler
Tyler Dale Keeler, infant son of Farrah Burdick and Dale Keeler Jr. of Ponca City, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, and will be announced later.

NEWS BRIEFS

Remember the Food Basket - Thanksgiving is coming and Jaycees will be providing 20 Ponca City families with meals through their Adopt-a-Family project. Thorn Apple Valley is providing turkeys, and Seven-Up Bottling Co. will provide soft drinks. You can contribute canned goods or other non-perishables. A donation box is provided at Pioneer Bank, Fourteenth and Highland, now through Nov. 22. Don't forget!

Benefit Gourd Dance - The OoKeeHee benefit Gourd Dance will be Nov. 24 at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center. The gourd dancing will begin at 2 p.m., supper break at 5:30 p.m., and the gourd dancing will begin again at 6:30 p.m. Turkeys will be given away as door prizes at the program and the community is invited to attend. For further information contact Cher Eagle, President.

Rural Water Meeting - McCord Rural Water District 3 will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the north building of McCord School.

Gifts for Elders - All Ponca Tribal enrolled members 65 or older that live within the Ponca City area can pick up gift certificates at the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building. For more information, contact Marie Pappan.

Dog Complaint - Officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1800 block of East Woodland Road at 7:35 a.m. Friday that a dog was chasing children. The officers located the dog and its owner, who put the dog up.

Car Vandalized - A person in the 3700 block of Bellflower Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:53 a.m. Friday that a vehicle was vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report taken.

Juvenile Held - An 11-year-old boy was arrested after an officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded at 9:58 a.m. Friday to a report that a person had been assaulted in the 2200 block of North Union Street.

Theft at School - A student reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:52 a.m. Friday that items had been stolen from a locker at the Ponca City High School. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Speed Limit Lower - The state department of transportation advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:38 p.m. Friday that because of construction, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph 2.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177.

Assault Reported - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 12:51 p.m. Friday that a girl had been assaulted at Brookfield Avenue and North Seventh Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Dine-and-Dash - A restaurant in the 1400 block of East Bradley Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:35 p.m. Friday that a customer left the restaurant without paying his bill. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Driver Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from Brookfield Avenue and North Seventh Street at 1:49 p.m. Friday that a 22-year-old male was arrested for driving under suspension and without insurance.

Assault Reported - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 3:48 p.m. Friday that a girl had been assaulted on East Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Larceny Attempted - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 4:11 p.m. Friday of an attempted larceny at an office at North Third Street and East Grand Avenue. A report was taken.

Hit-and-Run Reported - A man at an office at North Fourteenth Street and Prospect Avenue reported at 4:20 p.m. Friday that a driver's car struck another vehicle and left the scene. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Driver Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:46 p.m. Friday that a 36-year-old male was arrested at North Second Street and Highland Avenue for driving under influence.

Subject Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of West Fresno Avenue at 11:06 p.m. Friday that a 18-year-old female was arrested on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Man Assaulted - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:13 a.m. Saturday that a man had been assaulted. The victim was transported to the emergency room at the hospital.

FAMILY LIVING

All-American Cheerleaders Sponsor Consignment Sale

Ponca City's All-American Cheerleaders are sponsoring a consignment sale of junior and women's sizes in holiday, party and prom dresses, and gently used name brand denim jeans, skirts and vests..
The sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ponca City, at Third and Grand (the former Castillo's location).
Consignments will be accepted on Friday night, Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Consignment fee is $5 per dress and $2.50 per denim item. The consignment fees must be paid when bringing the item in on Friday evening. All items must be brought in on hangers.
The sale price of each item will be determined by the seller and items will be tagged at the time of consignment. At the end of the sale, all unsold items and/or cash from the sale of items must be picked up by the seller on Saturday between 5 and 6 p.m.
Donated dresses and denims will also be accepted.
"I'd like to encourage everyone to clean out their closets and bring in their quality items to be sold," says June Foreman, chairman of the sale. "With upcoming holiday galas and school dances and proms, many people will be looking for a bargain," she explains.
"This is a great way for sellers to bring in some extra cash before the holidays and a good opportunity for shoppers to buy a gently used garment for a fraction of the original price," she added.
For more information on the sale contact Ms. Foreman at 762-0035.

Little News

Brian and Krista Curnutt of 9116 Livenshire Drive in Dallas, Texas 75238, announce the birth of a son, William Reid Curnutt, on Nov. 5, 1996 in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas. The baby boy weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Harold and Lu Couch of Norman, former resident of Ponca City, and Don and Marge Curnutt of Broken Arrow. Williams Reid has an older brother, Austin, who is 2 years old. Krista is a former resident of Ponca City.

Randy Williams and Lisa Mooman announce the birth of a son, Joshua Lee Williams at 9:57 p.m. on Oct. 24, 1996 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby boy weighed 7 pounds and measured 21 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Patsy Daniel of Newkirk and the late Larry Wortman. Paternal grandparents are Red and Sue Williams, also of Newkirk. Maternal great-grandmother is Ruby Davis of Newkirk, paternal great-grandparents are Pearl Swopes of Newkirk, and the late Henry Swopes, Jessie Williams of Rogersville, Mo. and the late Buck Williams.

Kevin and Laurie Tapp, 205 North Tenth, proudly announce the arrival of their daughter, Alissa Brooke Tapp. The baby girl was born Oct. 31, 1996 at 11:32 p.m. in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Alissa weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and measured 22 inches in length. She was welcomed home by her 5-year-old twin brothers, Dalton and Dustin Tapp.
Maternal grandparents are Rhod and Edna Buser of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are D.J. and Dona Tapp, also of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Gae Worley and Glen and Mary Payne, all of Ponca City.

Rob and Lori Ellis of 304 Lonnie in Ponca City are the proud parents of a daughter, Mariah Ashley Kealoha Makana Ellis, born Oct. 30, 1996 at 2:29 p.m. in Stillwater. The baby girl weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces, and measured 21 1/2 inches in length.
She is the granddaughter of the late Lloyd and Georgia Foster of Ponca City, Lynn Billingsley of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Terry and Sharon Ellis, Ft. Gibson, Okla.
Mariah has an older sister, Marisa Angela Nuinani Mele Ellis.

'Ah...the Holidays' Theme For CWC Seasonal Lunch

An "Ah . . . The Holidays" luncheon will be held Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. The Ponca City Christian Women's Club invites all area women to join them. The cost for the luncheon is $8.25.
Presenting the "Getting Ready" special feature will be Kay Whitlock. Owner of "Just Yesterday", a place where one can relax, shop and enjoy a glimpse of yesterday with antiques scattered throughout the converted house that is located on South Fourteenth. A lifelong resident of Ponca City area, Kay is a licensed Real Estate Associate. Together she and her husband, Robert Whitlock own Oklahoma Real Estate, Etc. Currently affiliations are Advisory Board of the Ponca City Humane Society, Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Herbal Research Foundation, Herbal Marketing Network, Cherokee Historical Society, and Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. Hobbies include traveling and gardening. An obsession with herbs has found Kay traveling extensively throughout the United States visiting gardens, attending seminars and festivals which have led to her newly-opened "Just Yesterday."
Rhonda Walker will be "Setting the Mood" as she shares her vocal talents. Born in Arizona she considers herself a 'native' Oklahoman. A graduate of Putnam High, she holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Currently Rhonda is an independent beauty consultant and homemaker who enjoys crafts and reading but says her first love is music. She plays guitar and piano and teaches children's choir in her church. She and her husband, Michael Walker, M.D. a local pediatrician, moved to Ponca City in July of 1994. They have two children, Sarah 4 and Robert 2.
Ruth Lyhane will play the background music for the day.
"Heart Warming" thoughts will be shared by Izetta Schinstock of Nickerson,
Kan. This farmer's wife, beauty consultant, mother of two grown sons and stepmother to two sets of twins will share how her world changed.
All area women are invited to attend the PCCWC "Ah . . . The Holidays"
Luncheon. Reservation for the luncheon and child care can be made by calling Cindy, 762-2151, or Karen, 765-9835, by Tuesday. Reservations must be honored, canceled or used by a friend.

Support Group To Meet Monday

Fibromyalgia syndrome sufferers will hold their monthly support meeting on Monday evening, Nov. 18 in the parlor of First Baptist Church.
Fibromyalgia syndrome primarily affects women between the ages of 25 and 55 years of age. It is closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome and the two conditions are almost indistinguishable, with many of the same symptoms - overwhelming tiredness, insomnia, depression and poor concentration.
Unlike chronic fatigue, however, people with Fibromyalgia also suffer with aching, tight muscles that have palpable lumps in them. These lumps may be so tender to the touch to be debilitating.
There are no definitive diagnostic tests for Fibromyalgia at present, but to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia you must have 11 of 18 specific points up and down the spine and in shoulders and neck. Chances are high that the pain is also accompanied by sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression. Gastrointestinal disturbances, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, urinary tract problems, and nasal congestion are also common.
If you would like to know more about this condition, please contact Vivian Cross at 765-8871, Lilly Freeman at 762-9027 or Martha Long at 762-5575. Feel free to call if there are questions that need answering.
The Monday meeting will focus on group support, specific needs of individuals, and discussion of different therapies that are working for the Fibromyalgia.
This group was formed to help people deal with their symptoms in a loving and supportive atmosphere. Group members are there to help each other. This group meets two times a month - the first and third Monday nights. The first Monday is a formal meeting with a designated speaker. The second meeting is group support time.

AAUW Group Discusses 'Emma'

The home of Mrs. Raj (Tare) Phansalker was the setting for the meeting of the AAUW Book Discussion Group, which met Monday.
Mrs. Robert V. (Rosalie) Bolene was the Discussion Leader and the selection for the month was "Emma" by Jane Austen.
Mrs. Bolene gave an overview of the life of Miss Austen and then gave a synopsis of the entertaining book. She said that Emma, the title character, was an inveterate matchmaker and managed to get herself and others in the book into various situations, but it all worked out in the end as Miss Austen always had happy endings to her books.
There will not be a meeting of the group in December and the next meeting will be in January at the home of Barbara Miller, 828 Spring Road, on Jan. 13, 1997.
Anyone wishing to know more about AAUW can contact Carrie Miller, president at 765-2680 or 765-6697, or membership vice president, Bette Lee at 762-2000.

Program on Thanksgiving At BSP Chapter Meeting

Barbara Feil and Juni Parks presented a program about Thanksgiving at the Nov. 13 meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The meeting was held in Tonkawa, hosted by Teena Robbins.
Mrs. Feil told members about the history of the holiday, from ancient Rome through the English celebration of"Harvest," and the U.S. celebration which was enacted into law in 1863. Mrs. Parks distributed a word search puzzle containing references to Thanksgiving and members were asked to find the 20 words listed.
The business meeting opened with Mrs. Parks leading the Opening Ritual.
Mrs. Parks distributed International cookbooks. Catherine Homer read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi. Glenda Brown reported the special recipe social was canceled. Members were reminded to bring canned goods and non-perishable items to the next meeting for the chapter service project. The items, along with a $50 gift certificate to United Supermarket will be given to an area family for Thanksgiving.
Glenda Brown reminded members of the benefit dinner for Golden Villa to be held at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Parks gave the City Council report, announcing the Preferential Tea had been changed to Nov. 18, rather than Nov. 19. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Xi Gamma Sigma members will arrive at 5:30 p.m. to set up. Chapter members are to bring desserts.
It was also reported the annual Founder's Day Banquet will be April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marland Mansion. The date and place for the Valentine Ball will be announced later. A change in the City Council bylaws was also reported.
Mrs. Parks told members about her trip to Branson, Mo. for the Beta Sigma Phi Get-a-way.
The meeting adjourned with the Closing Ritual and Mizpah. The next meeting will be Nov. 26 at the home of Donna Ross who also will be in charge of the program.

Local Pair To Wed in March

Mike and Lea Brueggeman of Enid announce the engagement of their daughter, Lorie L. Brueggeman, to Donald Richard Turlington, son of William E. and Betty Turlington of Clearwater, Fla.
The wedding date has been set for March 22, 1997 in Ponca City.
Both Donald and Lorie are employed by Marriott Management Service at Conoco in Ponca City.

Nov. 23 Nuptials Planned

Cherie Lynn Lankford, daughter of Sandy and Bob Wall of Alton, Ill.,. and Dale and Marilyn Lankford of St. Louis, is engaged to marry Gary Moorhead, son of Robert and Velda Moorhead of Ponca City.
Ms. Lankford is a 1982 graduate of Alton Senior High School and a 1986 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. A senior sales coordinator with the computer leasing company, Forsythe McArthur in St. Louis.
The prospective bridegroom is a 1982 graduate of Ponca City High School. A veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, he is a former U.S. Marine. He is employed as a pipe welder and industrial maintenance mechanic with Midco Industries in St. Louis.
A Nov. 23 wedding is planned, with a honeymoon trip to Cozumel, Mexico . The couple will reside in Alton, Ill.

Blackwell Couple To Marry

A Nov. 23 ceremony is planned by Marci Ann Martin and John Ropp Jr. of Blackwell, who will be married at the First Assembly of God Church, Sixth and Lincoln in Blackwell. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the 2 p.m. service.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Bruce and Pam Martin of Blackwell. She attended Blackwell High School and Northern Oklahoma College.
The future bridegroom, the son of Bernis Ropp and the late John Ropp Sr. of Blackwell, attended Blackwell High School. He is employed at Cupid Foundations.

Local Panhellenic Planning '96 Christmas House Tour

Plans for the annual Christmas House Tour were discussed when Kay County Alumnae Panhellenic met Nov. 14 at the home of Sandy Hudack.
The tour will be held Dec. 8 from 2-5 p.m. to raise money for scholarships. Donya Gartside and Andi Whitefield are co-chairmen of the house tours.
Each sorority will provide up to 10 hostesses. Hostesses names should be submitted to Donya Gartside as soon as possible.
The homes which will be featured on this year's tour are the home of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Carter, 9 Hillcrest, decorated by Victoria's Garden; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ross, 402 North 6th, decorated by Attic Blossoms by Janie; Dr. and Mrs. Paul Walker, 45 Stoneridge, decorated by Christy's and Hobby Lobby; and the home of Dr. and Mrs. Randy Weber, 71 Stoneridge, decorated by the Victorian Rabbit
Proceeds from the tour, the only fund raiser of the Kay County Panhellenic Alumnae, go to scholarships, for young women graduating this year from area high schools.
Tickets for the tour are $5 and may be purchased at any of the homes on December 8. Tickets are also available now at local banks and businesses.
Sororities represented at the November meeting were Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Mu, and Pi Beta Phi.
The next meeting will be at Tami Flaspohoer's at 7 p.m.

BSP Chapter Makes Plans For Coming Holiday Events

The Nov. 7 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held in the home of Cassandra Kifiak with 14 members standing for the Opening Ritual. President Melva Keen conducted the business meeting.
She distributed an order form for International cookbooks for those who wished to order this year's or a previous year's cookbook. She also shared a card from Karen Baurichter, thanking the chapter for her going away party and gift.
Andra Kasselman, corresponding secretary checked the roll and read minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurer Judy Watt gave her report, and Program Chairman Jeannine Gemmill announced the next meeting for Nov. 21 in the home of Judy Mallory with Mrs. Mallory leading the program.
City Council met Nov. 4 and the date of the Preferential Tea was changed to Nov. 18 in the Conoco Clubhouse on South Fourth at 6:30 p.m. Xi Zeta Lambda members attending are to bring a salad and a serving spoon for their own dish. Nida Austin is in charge of the door prize the chapter was asked to provide.
The City Council Christmas Party was announced for Dec. 2 in the home of Kelly Trotter, and the Valentine Dance will be held at the Moose Lodge in February - exact date to be announced later. Founders Day will be held April 22 at the Marland Mansion with the Apple Cart catering the event. Xi Zeta Lambda will be in charge of the door prizes and individual chapter ticket baskets.
Social co-chairmen Doretta Jackson and Judy Mallory, announced the plans for November and December. The next meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., and following the regular business meeting the Thanksgiving dinner will be served.
Plans for the "Lighted Christmas Parade", Dec. 6, are under way. Following the parade, members are invited to the home of Jackie Hall to warm up. The annual Christmas shopping trip to Oklahoma City is set for Dec. 7.
Cassandra Kiflak, historian, announced the scrapbook committee would meet following the meeting, and Francie James, membership chairman, announced an Exemplar Ritual for Andra Kasselman is set for Dec. 5 .
Francie James reported on a Beta Sigma Phi city wide tea and style show she attended in Houston, with her daughter, Sherry Winn, who is a member of a Beta Sigma Phi chapter there.
The traveling basket was won by Jackie Hall. Following the meeting, Cassandra Kiflak gave a program and demonstration on how to make gift bags.

Professional Secretaries International Hosts Lunsford As Guest Speaker

Sue Abbey Lunsford will be guest speaker at the Thursday meeting of Professional Secretaries International (PSI). The meeting is set for 6:45 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, preceded by dinner at 6:15 p.m., according to Donna Hammer, Chapter president.
Ms. Lunsford will talk about how to identify the stressors in your life, and the management tools to address them.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, Sue has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.
She has been employed at Conoco since October, 1989 and is currently serving as Senior Counselor, Northern Region, of the Employee Assistance Program. She is also a member of the Conoco/Dupont Critical Incident Debriefing Team.
She has previously had professional experience working with private agencies in adoption and foster home care, with the mentally handicapped, with the juvenile court system, and most recently, prior to coming to Conoco, she was Director of Social Work Services at Arkansas City Memorial Hospital.
Sue belongs to National Association of Social Workers and Employee Assistance Professionals Association.
She is currently involved with Leadership Ponca City, Class of 1992; Board member, Domestic Violence Association of Northern Oklahoma; Board Member, Harmony House, Inc.; University of Oklahoma Alumni Advisory Council; Chairman, Kay County Club of the OU Association; American Cancer Society-Camp Hope Volunteer for children with cancer; Kay County Hospice and Parish/Staff Relations Committee, First United Methodist Church.
Guests are welcome to the Thursday meeting, Ms. Hammer said.

Jan. 3 Ceremony Planned

Dennis and Barbara Long, 227 South McCord Road, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Jean Long, to Lance Wade Nunnalee, son of Butch and Cheryl Nunnalee, Route 1,
Burbank.
The wedding will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 1997 at Crestview Baptist Church.
The future bride attended Ponca City High School.
Her fiance attended Nowata High School, Kansas Wesleyan at Salina, and Northern Oklahoma College. He is a pipefitter.

Ponca City Happenings

SUNDAY
Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Work of Connie Seabourn. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Marland Mansion and Estate, 901 Monument Rd., open daily May-September, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Daily guided tours, 1:30 weekdays. Petroleum Museum and Marland Memorabilia Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For mansion guided tours, 767-0420.

Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 1000 East Grand. Includes Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch and DAR Rooms. Open 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday.

Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

MONDAY
Road to Hope Al-Anon, 11:30 a.m. Monday. Call Linda at 765-7045, home, 767-5328, work; or Carol at 765-2390, home, 767-6192, work, for location.

Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday, for those with desire to stop drinking. information, call Sue 765-256

American Business Women's Asociation, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Derrick's in the Rose Stone Inn. Networking time, 6 p.m. Final plans for Christmas luncheon.,

TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Williamsburg Parlor, First Baptist Church. For information call Laura, 762-3759, or Vivian, 765-8871.

Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion ballroom. Kaw City. Everyone welcome.Music by the Hay Riders band.

Ostomy Association, round table discussion, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ponca City Medical Center Conference Room B. Guests welcome..

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.

TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.

Parent Support Group, 6 to 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 non-punitive parenting styles.

Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.

Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

Fibromyalgis Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church parlor. Call Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Martha Long, 762-5572; or Lily Freeman, 762-99027.

Ho Ho Ho Club,7 p.m. Monday, Conoco Clubhouse. Each member to bring an ornament for the Gala wreath.

Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

Fanchon Chapter 53, Order of the Eastern Star, meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Masonic Temple, 1200 West Grand. Program: Introductions of Grand Appointments. Hostesses; Marguerite Rupert and Cindy Childers..

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New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).

WEDNESDAY
Lilac Garden Club, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mildred Norris, hostess, 521 North Twelfth.

Four O'Clock Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Verlee Gardner's, 601 West 9th in Newkirk. Co-hostesses will be Claudia Hamilton and Charlotte Lembke.

Storytime for 2 & 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. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.

Telephone Retired Member Club meeting, 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Golden Corral. Speaker Willie Ferguson, Pioneer Administrator.

Deadline for Sunday's Family Living photos, noon Wednesday.
Annick Smith, author of "Big Bluestem: A Journey into the Tallgrasss," autographing her new book about the history and the majesty of the Tallgrass prairie, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m..., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.

Chapter FC of P.E.O., 1 p.m. Wednesday, Kay Anthony, hostess: Co-hostesses: Mary Lois Nield, Beverly Poet. Program, Hazel Vernon .

Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Family Living, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.

Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at 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, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.

Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.

Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.

Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.

New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library).

Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.

Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).

FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.

SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.

New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.

Abel-Lewis Nuptial Vows Repeated at First Christian

The ceremony uniting Allison Gail Abel and Michael Andrew Lewis was an event of Nov. 2, 1996 at the First Christian Church, Ponca City. The Rev. Charles Heyer presided at the double ring ceremony at 2 p.m.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Abel, 1408 Bradbary Lane. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Bufford, Tonkawa Road, and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lewis, 937 North Pine.
Traditional wedding music was played by organist Joy Asbury. Special music was presented by Mrs. Sharon Cooper and Mrs. Patti Ziegenhain, who played "Fairest Lord Jesus" and "The Lord's Prayer" on the handbells. They were accompanied by Miss Asbury.
The bride wore a knee-length ivory gown. She wore a heart-shaped diamond pendant given to her mother by her father on their wedding. She also wore matching earrings and a strand of pearls that belonged to the late Mary Sturdevant, mother of Mrs. Bobbye Reusser. She carried a bouquet of four calla lillies trimmed with navy blue and ivory ribbon.
Lori Allensworth served as maid of honor.. She wore a knee-length gown with a lace bodice. She carried one calla lily trimmed with navy blue and ivory ribbon.
Jaymie Rhoades, niece of the bridegroom was flower girl. She wore a knee-length gown of hunter green satin.
The ring bearer, Bryon Lewis, was dressed in western attire.
Stacy A. Jones served the bridegroom as best man.
Guests were seated by Daniel G. Abel and Jason D. Abel, brothers of the bride.
Lesslee Cooper, cousin of the bride, dressed in a knee-length navy gown, was candlelighter.
At 3 p.m., the couple was honored at a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cooper, uncle and aunt of the bride., were hosts for a reception at their home. Assisting with the festivities were Miss Cooper, Mrs. Ziegenhain, Ann Ziegenhain and Mrs. Heyer.
The couple left immediately on a wedding trip to Branson. For traveling, the bride wore western wear.
Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will reside at 916 North Lake. The bride is a computer technician at Sykes Inc. and the bridegroom is employed at Northern Oklahoma Insulation Co.
Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willison and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Abel, grandparents of the bride, and Mrs. Opal Neal, grandmother of the bridegroom.; Mrs. Sue Grant of Oklahoma City, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Opal Neal, grandmother of the bridegroom.
Out-of-town guests were Ms. Holly Abel, Ms. Annette Abel of Oklahoma City, and Rhett Butler of Norman, all cousins of the bride.
After Mr. and Mrs. Lewis returned from Branson, a wedding shower was hosted by Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Heyer and Mrs. Ziegenhain.

Thompson-Hagar Wedding Vows Repeated in Ark City

The United Methodist Church of Arkansas City was the setting for the wedding of Anne Marie Thompson and James Ronald Hagar Jr., both of Enid, on Oct. 19, 1996. The double ring ceremony was read at 5 p.m . by the Rev.. Guy Rendoff.
The bride is the daughter of Brenda and Robbie Long of El Dorado, Kan.
Parents of the bridegroom are Tommy Thompson of Ponca City and Jim and Karen Hagar of Arkansas City.
The musical program included Ashley Wright of San Marcos, Texas, who sang "When You Say Nothing at All" by Alison Krauss.. Also played was "I Swear" by by John Michael Montgomery and "The Moment" by Kenny G.
The bride's gown of ivory silk by Nancy Krawietz of Garland, Texas., was straight, floor-length, off-the-shoulder style with a seven-foot train. The bedding and sequining of the lace appliques were done by the bride and her mother. She carried a bouquet of lavender roses, pink roses, white lilies and Queen Anne's lace.
Maid of honor was Brynn Musson., who wore a gown of black silk with black lace overlay in a similar style, off-the-shoulder, straight skirt and calf-length style.
Bridesmaids Amy Betts and Traci Cink wore dresses similar to that of the honor attendant The attendants carried smaller versions of the bridal bouquet.
Flower girl was Shelbi Greider, who wore a gown of the same ivory silk at the bridal gown. The gown was fashioned by Brenda Long, mother of the bride. The ring bearers, Jeremy and Jordan Edwards, who wore black, button-up vests also made by the bride's mother. Justin Musson served as best man. Groomsmen were Angelo Conzales and Rusty Gustafson.. Ushers were Brian Thompson, brother of the bride, and Jason Hunt, cousin of the bride. Derek also kept the guest book.
A reception was held at the Moose Lodge in Arkansas City. Hosts for the reception were Amanda Raybourn and Amy Wingert. Assisting with the reception were Tom and Sheila Haynes and Bonnie and Keith Dulic.
The couple departed the next day on a wedding trip to Branson. They now are at home at 2822 Liberty Lane in Enid. The bride is employed in salt water billing for Continental Resources, Ind. and the bridegroom is a conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

'Decorating Naturally' Topic Of Red Rose Garden Club

"Holiday Decorations Naturally" was the program when the Red Rose Garden Club met Nov. 11 at the home of Mrs. E.L. Manering. Refreshments were served from a table centered with a pumpkin carved to look like a turkey, flanked by candles.
Mrs. Harold Younger, co-president, conducted the meeting and led the group in the Gardener's Creed. She also gave the Garden Council report. This included an announcement that the Council Open House will be at the Cann Garden Center on Dec. 8 and will be an Appreciation Day for Jim Eck and the groundskeeper of the Center.
Georgia Alexander was introduced by Virginia Gant as her guest.
It was announced that Red Rose Club was among those who had contributed to the Memorial of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Also that Joe Rodda from Southern Living Magazine had toured the Cann Gardens and they will be mentioned in a future edition of the magazine. Books will be placed in the Ponca City Library in memory of the two deceased members of Red Rose - Mrs Rex (Mildred) Storm and Mrs. Robert (Zell ) Bosworth.
Two members of the Council attended the District Convention, Leota See and Mavis Robison.
The program was given by Linda Sparks who spoke on and demonstrated "Decorating for the Holidays Naturally. She used all kinds of dried materials including: small red and green peppers, cranberries, pineapple slices, apple slices, orange peel and various weeds. She glued these on paper sacks and on each other to create imaginative designs. She also made rag angels and willow twig baskets. Other materials were: Spanish moss, grape vines and pine cones.
Roll Call was answered with "What do you use that is natural for decorating for the Holidays?" Pine cones and cedar boughs was the most general answer. Red Rose is to furnish cookies for the Open House and will be responsible for decorating the kitchen. Also they are to furnish tray favors for the Nursing homes.
The next meeting of Red Rose will be the Christmas party at the home of Sue Laird, 318 North Tenth.. Co- hostesses will be Mrs. M.D. Timberlake and Mrs. Richard Pitts.

Kay Democrats To Meet At Courthouse Thursday

The Kay County Democratic Party, along with the Democrat Women's Club, will hold their regular monthly meetings in the Community Room in the Kay County Court House in Newkirk, at 7 p.m . Nov. 21, according to Wayne Leven, county Democratic chairman.
This is the first meeting for both organizations since the general election and all Democrats are urged to attend as all party business will be finalized for this year. "We need your input," Leven said,

'Germans from Russia' Will Meet in OKC

The Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia will hold their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., November 19, at Marianne's Rentals for Special Events, 2701 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City.
Marianne Wheeler, the guest speaker, will present information regarding the Berlin Document Center (BDC) and its usefulness for Germans from Russia historians and genealogists. This information is now available in the United States.
All interested persons are invited by Lillian Larwig, chapter president, to attend.

TOPS 308 Meets

Tops OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Ann McCool calling the meeting to order. Donna McCoy gave the devotional thoughts, "The Way to God."
Audrey Garroutte led the Tops Pledge and Marietta Nelson the Kops Kreed. Delpha Clemens called roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best Loser was Pat Koehn. Ann Stuever won the ha ha pot.
Minutes were read and approved. Daphine Robertson was presented six roses for being a KIW for six weeks. The September Angel was Edith Smith.
Marietta read a poem, "Thank You God for Everything." Ruth Garroutte gave a program on Nutrition and Betty Flower read an article on "Take it Off and Keep it Off" prior to adjournment.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (Tops) is a non-profit organization - a support group whose members all desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells or endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop an individual exercise program. Contests are used to stimulate and encourage weight loss. Brief programs are presented each week. Meetings begin each Monday at 7 p.m. with weigh-in from 6:15 to 6:55. For more information call Delpha Clemens at 762-2844 or Betty Flower at 765-5448.

Home Management Seminar Monday

Monday, Nov. 18 is the day when Deniece Schofield "tells all" in a home management seminar at Econo Lodge, 212 North Fourteenth. Cost is $20 at the door, and no reservations are required.
Schofield admits she was once a disorganized person, suffering from a chronic case of cluttered closets and negative attitude - she tackled the problem and now has written four books on home management and lectures extensively throughout the country on sane housekeeping.
Schofield says she tried and retried various techniques, refined and adapted numerous strategies and eventually came up with solutions that let her handle home management while giving her time and freedom to enjoy other activities.
She has written four books on the subject of home management: "Confessions of an Organized Homemaker," "Confessions of a Happily Organized Family," "Confessions From an Organized Kitchen" and "Springing the Time Trap."
She appears on television and radio and frequently contributes to Woman's Day magazine.
If you have junk drawers, unwashed dishes, piles of floating scraps of paper, UFOs in the refrigerator, and want to know how to get the better of this chaos, come hear Schofield. Her workshop includes ideas on how to adapt a folding cart into a professional, one-reach cleaning center, and how to set up an effective home office system to handle bills, coupons, insurance policies, tax information, leases, and deeds. She will tell how to make the most out of every inch of storage space and how to get seldom-used kitchen items out of the way of constantly used one. For more information, call 1-800-835-TIME.

SPORTS

Now There Are Four

Four area teams have advanced to the second round of the state football playoffs.
Tonkawa and Woodland in Class A, Morrison in Class B and Shidler in Class C all advanced with wins in first round play Friday.
Tonkawa beat Pitcher 22-0, Woodland topped Kansas 22-6. Morrison rolled over Webbers Falls 48-18 and Shidler outlasted Covington Douglas 30-18.
Tonkawa is the only area team at home for second round play next Friday and Saturday. The Bucs, now 10-1, play Luther (also 10-1) at Mavericks Field Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Woodland (10-1) is on the road at Washington (10-0) on Saturday, also at 7:30.
Morrison (9-2) travels to Sallisaw Central (10-0) on Friday, while Shidler (7-4) visits Pond Creek-Hunter (11-1) on Saturday.
Those two games are also at 7:30 p.m.
Three other area teams, Blackwell,Pawnee andNewkirk all lost in the first round Friday.

Wildcat D Leaves Legacy

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
While 5-5 was not what the Wildcats had hoped for at the start of the season after a grueling off-season, defensive lineman Dan DiFeo feels the seniors have left a legacy for next year's team.
"We worked pretty hard this season," he said of the team, "unfortunately seniorities (senior leadership) didn't kick in until late in the season.
"But 5-5 is a step better than last year and we hope the juniors and sophomores can upgrade that next year. The new weight room they're building will help that."
Looking back on the season DiFeo felt the pain of a couple of losses in game he felt the Cats had a chance to win.
"Enid was a hard loss because its a big rivalry for me," he said. "Stillwater is also a big rivalry for the team."
DiFeo also selected the Tulsa Washington game where mistakes played a big part in denying the Poncans a chance at an upset.
"Turnovers hurt us real bad in that game," he said. "But I think the defense played real well."
Once again the Wildcat defense was a standout for most of the season.
Senior linebacker Stockton Graves fell just short of his goal to break the career tackling record for Po-Hi. Even though he missed one game with an injury, Graves finished the season with 133 tackles, 22 unassisted.
Junior linebacker Jay Bentley was second in tackles although he did not crack the lineup until the fourth game of the season. Bentley finished with 85 tackles, 13 unassisted. Bentley also showed his ability as a pass protector, intercepting two passes on the year.
A couple of interior lineman, David Newland and Ryan Chapman, were three and four on the coaches' tackle listing with 75 and 73, respectively.
Chapman and cornerback Marlon Guess led the team in fumble recoveries with three each.
Cornerback Anthony Tillman had three interceptions to top that category. Guess joined Bentley with two oskeys.
The Wildcats grabbed off 26 turnovers on the season, 15 fumble recoveries and 11 interceptions.
Battling against some of the top running backs and quarterbacks in the state, the Wildcats gave up an average of 15.7 points a game.
Defensive Stats
After 10 Weeks
Player A U T FR Int
Graves 111 22 133 1 1
Bentley 72 13 85 1 2
Newland 63 12 75 1 0 Chapman 55 16 71 3 0 Throop 51 6 57 1 1
W. Swyg. 39 14 53 1 0
Taylor 32 12 44 0 0
Tillman 30 9 39 0 3
Shields 30 8 38 1 0
Kreger 27 6 33 0 0
Guess 33 11 33 3 2
B Swyg. 19 7 26 0 0
Harrison 17 4 21 1 0
DiFeo 18 1 19 0 0
Burkett 14 2 16 0 0
Keller 12 3 15 1 0 Treadway 12 2 14 0 0
M. Smith 8 2 10 0 0
Jones 3 1 4 0 0
Redleaf 3 1 4 0 0
Stewart 2 1 3 0 0
Hill 2 0 2 0 1
Steichen 1 1 2 0 0
Redleaf 0 1 1 0 0
Fowler 1 0 1 0 0
Brune 1 0 1 0 0
Foster 0 0 0 1 0
Shelton 0 1 1 0 0
Caused Fumbles
Kreger (3),Graves (2),Taylor, Throop, Chapman, W. Swygert, Newland, Guess, DiFeo, Meredith, Keller
Broke Up Pass
Guess (5), W. Swygert (4), Throop (4), Graves (4), Taylor (3), Shields (2), B. Swygert (2) Treadway (2), Tillman, Bentley (2) Harrison, Jones,
Blocked Field Goal
W. Swygert

Harriers Honored

WILDCAT CROSS COUNTRY team members were hored at the annual banquet held Thursday in the high school cafeteria. Plaques went to, from left (frtont) Mary Metzger, Most Improved Girl; Beth Bednarski, Girls' Team Captain; Joihanna Jokiniemi, High-Point Girl, (back) Sam Stalcup, Boys' Team Captain; Michael Newman, Most Improved Boy; and Paul Paschal, High-Point Boy. (News Photo by Fred Hilton

Bucs Shake Picher

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
TONKAWA - Outnumbered, but not out manned, PicherPicher gave favored Tonkawa fits for the first half before the Buccaneers' speed and tough defense finally prevailed, 22-0, in the first rounds of the state Class A football playoffs here Friday night.
"I hope this is a wake-up call for our kids," Tonkawa coach Steve Love said as the Bucs moved to 10-1 and advanced to the second round against Luther (also 10-1) at home Saturday.
"I think our kids have been living on their big win over Woodland," Love continued. "They've got to realize there are a lot of good teams out there and we have to be ready."
PicherPicher had just 21 players suited up for the game, but that was enough to hold the Buccaneers at bay in the first half and also throw a scare into the home-town crowd.
The game was scoreless at halftime, but just barely. A PicherPicher dive from a yard out with four seconds remaining came up just inches short of the goal line as Tonkawa escaped into intermission even with the 5-5 Gorillas.
"Several of the kids had been sick during the week, with colds and the flu," Love said. "We came out pretty sluggish.
"But I think our speed was too much for 'em in the second half."
The game was beset by a brisk southerly wind, costly penalties and numerous turnovers.
The wind was enough of a factor that both teams elected to go with the wind instead of taking the ball at the start of the game and the second half.
Tonkawa took the wind in the second half and the move paid off quickly. On the first two series, both teams went three-and-out, but PicherPicher got off a 22-yard punt while Tonkawa's traveled 40 yards to the end zone.
PicherPicher's second punt into the wind netted just 17 yards and the Bucs took over at the PicherPicher 43.
On the first play, quarterback Chris Bilyeu bootlegged around the left side, got perfect blocking and out raced the PicherPicher defenders to the goal line to break the deadlock.
Another break came in the waning minutes of the fourth period as Tonkawa linebacker J.J. Burris fell on a PicherPicher fumble at the Gorillas' 27.
Four plays later running back Kevin Randall broke over the right side for an 8-yard touchdown run.
With the start of the fourth quarter, the Bucs began to gain control. They unleashed a 61-yard, 8-play drive with Bilyeu carrying left for 15 yards and the clinching score with 6:45 remaining.
Both teams missed opportunities to score in the first half.
Picher used Tonkawa's first punt into the wind, which netted a minus 2 yards, to drive to the Bucs' 14. But that 10-play drive came up empty when Tonkawa safety Jason Estes intercepted a Gorillas' pass in the end zone.
The was the first of three interceptions and three fumble recoveries by the Bucs' defense in the game.
The Bucs countered with an 13-play, 79 yard drive that came up just short midway through the second period.
With Kevin Randall, who finished the night with 146 yards on 22 carries, gaining most of the ground, the Bucs moved to the Picher 2-yard line. An off-sides penalty against the Gorillas put the ball on the 1, but Tonkawa returned the favor with a motion penalty that moved it back to the 6.
On third down, Randall bulled his way to the 3, but Bilyeu's fourth-down pass was broken up in the end zone.
Two series later, Tonkawa had another chance when tackle Mathew Flanery recovered a Picher fumble at the Gorillas' 29.
But Tonkawa could get no closer and turned the ball over on downs at the 25.
Picher got a break in the final minute of the half with a pass interception at midfield. With just over 30 seconds remaining, Picher running back Chad Davis broke into the open around the left side and ran 36 yards to the Tonkawa 7.
A first-down pass was incomplete and a second-down run by
Davis reached the 1. But the visitors had just four seconds remaining and the Tonkawa defense halted Davis when he tried to hurdle the line of scrimmage as time ran out.
Tonkawa's game with Luther is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Mavericks Field.

Tonkawa 22, Picher 0
Picher 0 0 0 0 - 0
Tonkawa 0 0 14 8 - 22
Scoring
Tonkawa - Bilyeu 43 run (run failed)
Tonkawa - Randall 8 run (Randall run)
Tonkawa - Bilyeu 15 run (Wilkerson pass fron Bilyeu)
Individual Statistics
Rushing - Tonkawa: K. Randall 22-146, Bilyeu 12-76, S. Randall 5-34, Klufa 5-21. Picher: Davis 24-122, Beckwith 13-16, Epperson 4-13
Passing - Tonkawa: Bilyeu 1-11-1 (-2). Picher 7-22-3 78
Receiving - Tonkawa: K. Randall 1-(-2). Picher: McCoy 4-53, Davis 3-25.
Statistics
Tonk. Pit.
First Downs 12 12
Rushes, yards 44-248 41-151
Passing yards -2 78
Comp-attempts 1-11-1 7-22-3
Punts 4-30 3-30
Fumbles-lost 1-1 4-3
Penalties-yards 8-75 6-41

Woodland Grinds Out Win

By BOB PATTERSON
News Staff Writer
FAIRFAX - A crunching ground game paid off for the Woodland Cougars here Friday night in advancing in the Class A football playoffs. The Cougars overcame a 6-3 halftime deficit to post a 22-6 win and will now head to Washington, a 57-0 winner over Keota Friday.
The dynamite duo of fullback Matt Scott and running back Toby Goldman provided the Cougars with chunks of yards on almost every time they touched the football.
"We thought we could run on them and we did. When we went into the game, I thought our offensive line was better than their defensive line, and the kids proved they were better," Coach Bill Pascoe said of the Cougars up front.
Scott had 32 rushes for 166 yards, the longest being a 30-yard effort that put the Cougars in scoring position at the Kansas 2 on third and inches on the second play of the final quarter. Quarterback Tyler Barnard found the end zone two plays later, from the 4 after the Cougars were able to alertly fall on a fumbled handoff. Barnard, who has missed a good share of the season, showed very little indication that his injured ankle was not 100 percent as he outlegged three Kansas defenders on the play to the corner of the end zone. That made the score 16-6 and gave the Cougars some much-needed breathing room.
Woodland had taken its opening drive to a scoring opportunity after the defense had held Kansas to three plays and out following the opening kickoff. The drive began on the Woodland 40, and Goldman took a Barnard handoff and scooted 33 yards, for what was to be his longest run of the night to the Kansas 24. Goldman was to finish his duties for the night with a 32-yarder, and that gave the hard-running senior 16 carries for 151 yards.
After getting to the 24, Scott and Goldman combined for 8 and 7 yards to the 9, and a 5-yard Kansas penalty two plays later put the ball on the 5. But Woodland couldn't get in and had to settle for a Josh Bennett field goal of 26 yards to make it 3-0 with 7:04 to go in the first period.
It appeared Kansas would get that back and more when the Comets spent most of the remaining first quarter time on offense. Kansas gained a first down on a Cougars' roughing the passer penalty on third and six when the pass was incomplete. Kansas got another first down on fourth and inches at the Woodland 40 when Tuck Forrest gained three yards. The Comets then set up on the 10, following a Stuart Pickup pass to Forrest for 32 yards. On third and 2 from the 2, Pickup fumbled and had to recover the football back on the 18 when the Cougars had him sacked. He then got five yards on the next play, but it would have been negated on a clipping penalty, but the Cougars wanted the football very bad at that point and took it on the 13.
The first quarter ended with the Cougars continuing to punish the Kansas defensive line. Five plays had Woodland on the Kansas 49 as the second quarter started.
Woodland elected to go to the airways, but Barnard's toss was intercepted as it floated into the hands of Kansas defender Josh Pilcher, who returned it from the 29 to the 40.
A first down put Kansas on the Woodland 46 and two plays later at the 39 for a third and three. However, despite Woodland defenders crunching Tim Cochran for a 4-yard loss, the yellow hankie came out for unsportsmanlike conduct on Woodland Coach Pascoe, who said after the game, "I take full responsibility for that. I was upset with my feeling of some 'no calls' and that shouldn't happen. It did, and they (Kansas) scored on the next play."
Kansas did score on the next play, when Forrest found some good blocking schemes on the left side and went 28 yards. An attempt at the extra point failed and Kansas had a 6-3 lead with 9:22 left in the first half.
Both teams were able to drive into each others territory, but neither could get inside the 20. Woodland had taken possession on the 20 after the Kansas kickoff went into the end zone, and with the help of a 15-yard penalty at one point, got to the 28. The next effort found too much help from behind, and the Cougars were penalized and finally yielded the ball on the 26.
Kansas took the ball from there to the Woodland 21 in eight plays, but the Cougars put up a stone wall and with Roan Brazee leading the way on fourth and seven, stopped a final effort at the 23. The Cougars chose to run out the clock in that final minute.
Prior to Woodland's effort of putting the game away on the second play of the fourth quarter, the Cougars got a go-ahead touchdown in the third period.
Woodland was three downs and out following the kickoff, and then took over on their own 35 as Kansas coughed up the football on fourth down with 6:55 to go in the quarter. Barnard hit Goldman for 5 yards on the first lay, then it was Scott and Goldman getting the ball into Kansas territory at the 44. On third and inches, Barnard's pass was buffeted by the strong wind, but Bennett came back and outhustled a Kansas defender for the football catching it just before it would have hit the ground at the 19. The Cougars scored with Scott getting the call, and the 155-pound junior fullback broke away from Kansas defenders at the 6, and ran in for the go-ahead touchdown. Bennett kicked the extra point to make it 10-6 with 4:01 left in the third period.
Woodland's defense then became much stronger, with the lead, and forced a punt by the Comets. Kansas punter Pilcher had to leap for the snap, and by the time he got footing, line-drived a boot into the arms of Woodland lineman John Damron, who returned it a yard to the Kansas 42.
Next play ended the third quarter, and two plays into the fourth, Scott went to the 2. That set up Barnard's touchdown.
Kansas fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Woodland was in control of the ball at the Kansas 30. It proved to be just the right medicine, for Scott to get the call four straight times around two by Goldman. On the 15 at third and 6, Scott went the distance up the middle to make it 22-6 with 6:41 left in the game.
Kansas roared right back to get deep in Woodland territory, but fumbled the chance at the 6 with 3:43 to go. However, Woodland was not able to run the clock out at that point, coughing up the football at the Kansas 44. The Comets moved to the Woodland 28, but sophomore Mark Carter of the Cougars intercepted a Pickup pass at the 15, returning it to the 50, only to see the interception yards nullified by a clipping call. Woodland took over on the 12 and Barnard ran out the clock, dropping to his knees twice.
Woodland 22, Kansas 6
Kansas 0 6 0 0 - 6
Woodland 3 0 7 12 - 22
Scoring
Woodland - Josh Bennett 26 field goal.
Kansas - Tuck Forrest 28 run (kick failed)
Woodland - Matt Scott 6 run (Bennett kick)
Woodland - Tyler Barnard 4 run (kick failed)
Woodland - Scott 15 run (kick failed)
Statistics
Kan. Wood.
First Downs 16 15
Rushes-yards 38-140 54-322
Passing yards 73 30
Comp-attempts 7-15-1 2-6-1
Return yards 3-31 3-43
Punts 2-20.5 1-25
Fumbles-lost 4-3 2-1
Penalties-yards 7-60 13-133
Individual Statistics
RUSHING - Kansas: Tuck Forrest 15-84, Tim Cochran 11-29, Jason Ragsdale 4-24, Steven Welch 2-6, Randy Wiggins 1-2, Stuart Pickup 5-(-5). Woodland: Matt Scott 32-166, Toby Goldman 16-151, Chris Sieman 2-4, Tyler Barnard 4-1.
PASSING - Kansas: Pickup 7-15-1 73. Woodland: Barnard 2-6-1 30.
RECEIVING - Kansas: Forrest 2-43, John Pilcher 2-16, Cochran 2-6, Wiggins 1-8. Woodland: Bennett 1-25, Goldman 1-5.

Newkirk Falls To Wyandotte

WYANDOTTE - Wyandotte scored three touchdowns in the final period to pull away from stubborn Newkirk in the first round of the state Class A playoffs Friday night.
Newkirk scored first on a 6-yard run by Andy Ring to go up 6-0 in the first quarter.
Wyandotte came back to tie the score before halftime on an 11-yard pass from Brandon Bartley to Steven Herring.
Newkirk ended its season at 6-4.

Eight Man Playoffs: Berkinbile Lifts Wildcats to Win

MORRISON - Morrison's Wildcats unleashed running back Bobby Berkinbile for 255 yards and four touchdowns to run past Webbers Falls, 48-18, in the first round of the state class B playoffs here Friday night.
Morrison, now 9-2, takes on 10-0 Sallisaw Central at Sallisaw Friday. Sallisaw Central destroyed Copan 70-28 Friday.
With Berkinbile running free in the first half and sitting out most of the second half, the Wildcats amassed 467 yards rushing and did not have to test the swirly winds. throwing only six times for 44 yards.
But Webbers Falls had no compulsion about putting the ball in the air. With their running game shut down (42 yards for the game), the Warriors hit on 13-of-30 aerial attempts for 342 yards.
"They have a strong-armed quarterback and a 6-3 receiver," Morrison coach Joe Sindelar noted. "Our litle defensive backs couldn't m match up with him.
"Before the game, with all the wind, we though we would be in good shape. I didn't think Webbers Falls would dare put the ball in the air.
"But when you throw 30 passes, and most of them deep, you're going to complete some for some big yards.
Berkinbile put Morrison on the scoreboard first with a 3-yard touchdown run.
But the Warriors came right back, scoring on as 39-yard pass to narrow the score to 8-6.
But that only served to stir up the Wildcats, Berkinbile took the ensuing kickoff and rambled 90 yards to start the runaway.
Berkinbile also scored on runs of 1 and 10 yards before halftime as Morrison ran up a 36-6 lead. By that time, Berkinbile had over 200 yards rushing and saw little action in the second half.
But the Wildcats didn't slow much. After Webbers Falls opened the second half with a 90-yard bomb, Roger Condit took over, scoring twice on runs of 4 and 30 yards to offset Webbers Falls' two late TD.
Condit finished the night with 128 yards on 13 carries.
Morrison 48, Webbers Falls 18
Webbers Falls 6 0 0 12 - 18
Morrison 22 8 12 6 - 48
Scoring
Morrison - Berkinbile 3 rin (Berkinbile run)
Webbers Falls - Shelby 39 pass from Rogers (pass failed)
Morrison - Berkinbile 90 kickoff return (Berkinbile run)
Morrison - Berkinbile 1 run (run failed)
Morrison - Berkinbile 10 run (Cowley run)
Webbers Falls -Standiford 90 pass from Rogers (pass failed)
Morrison - Condit 4 run (pass failed)
Morrison - Condit 30 run ( run failed)
Webbers Falls - Leigh 6 run (pass failed)
Webbers Falls - Standiford 61 pass from Rogers (pass failed)
Statistics
Morr. Webb.
First Downs 24 9
Rushes, yards 64-467 24-42
Passing yards 442 342
Comp-attempts 4-6-0 13-30-0
Punts 0 6-27
Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-0
Penalties-yards 5-60 5-45

Shidler Kicks C-D in Playoffs

SHIDLER - Shidler's east-west field was less bothered by the blistery southerly winds that raged cross the area Friday night and the Tigers used that to their advantage in topping Covington-Douglas, 30-18, in the first round of the state Class C playoffs.
Shidler will travel to 11-0 Pond Creek-Hunter Saturday for the second round of the playoffs. Pond Creek-Hunter popped Bluejacket 40-0 Friday.
The Tigers' kicking game may have been the difference in the Tigers' win over Covington-Douglas, according to coach Matt Holland.
"We averaged 45 yards on three punts," Holland pointed out. "We were able to pin them deep and make them go a long way."
On the other hand, Covington-Douglas averaged just 25 yards per punt. The Wildcats also had trouble hanging onto the ball, losing four of five fumbvles.
Otherwise the statistics were pretty even as Shidler outrushed Covington-Douglas 160-127 while the Wildcats had a 141-128 edge in passing.
Also, Shidler was able to convert on three of four two-point extra points and Covington-Douglas didn't.
Casey Cargill, who had 69 yards on 22 carries, got the Tigers on the scoreboard in the first quarter with a 4-yard run.
In the second quarter, Llew Brown caught a 5-yard TD pass from Britton Wehunt to put Shidler up 14-0,
But the Wildcats cut the lead to 14-6 before halftime and got the first score of the second half on a 9-yard run by Jacob Manjarrez to narrow the gap to 14-12.
However, Shidler scored late in the period on a 5-yard run by Cargill and Wehunt carried in from a yard out in the fourth period to add some needed cushion.
"Our defense was outstanding," Holland said. "They came up with several key plays."
One came after Covingtn-Douglas had cut the lead to 30-18 and were driving for another score. But linebacker Brown tipped a Wildcat pass and nose guard Cody Hankins intercepted to kill the drive. Shidler was then able to run out the clock.
"That was a big play," Holland said. "If Covington-Douglas had scored then, it would have gotten real interesting."
Shidler improved to 7-4 on the season.

Shidler 30, Covington-Douglas 18
Covington Douglas 0 6 6 6 - 18
Shidler 8 6 8 0 - 30
Scoring
Shidler - Cargill 4 run (Cargill run)
Shidler - Brown 5 pass from Wehunt (run failed)
C-D - Manjarrez 7 run (pass failed)
C-D - Manjarrez 9 run (run failed)
Shidler - Cargill 5 run (Brown from Wehunt)
Shidler - Wehunt 1 run (Cargill from Wehunt)
C-D - Halcomb 35run (pass failed)
Statistics
Shid. C-D.
First Downs 14 12
Rushes, yards 40-160 33-127
Passing yards 128 141
Comp-attempts 11-15-2 9-18-1
Punts 3-45 44-25
Fumbles-lost 0-0 5-4
Penalties-yards 4-30 4-40