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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, November 18, 1996

LOCAL
Cottage Under Repair
Block Scheduling On Panel Agenda

DEATHS
Flora Meta Lunn
Mavis L. Cavett
Tyler Dale Keeler

NEWS BRIEFS

FAMILY LIVING
Noble County FCE Council Meets at Perry
'SoonerCare' Program Begins

SPORTS
Wildcat Swimmers Do Better at Union
Poncans on State Team
3-on-3 Tourney Reset Dec. 14-15

LOCAL

Cottage Under Repair

LYDIE'S COTTAGE at the Marland Mansion is in the process of being renovated. Money for the restoration of the cottage of the late first lady of Oklahoma, Lydie Marland, comes from grants from various foundations and funds generated from events sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, such as the upcoming Holiday Gala set for Dec. 7 at the Marland Mansion. (News Photo by Louise Abercrombie)

Author Here Wednesday For Autographing Session
Annick Smith, author of "Big Bluestem: Journey Into the Tall Grass" will be in Ponca City Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brace Books and More to autograph copies of her book about the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska.
The book contains 200 color photographs by Harvey Payne and approximately 100 black and white archival pictures, to make a very attractive book. Payne will be in Ponca City in December to autograph books. He is director of the Nature Conservancy's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
A committed conservationalist, Smith writes a graceful history - both natural and cultural of the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, the 37,500-acre refuge, in Osage County.
When the possibility of a national prairie preserve in Oklahoma foundered on political shoals in 1987, the Nature Conservancy stepped in. The goals were to protect some of the native plants and animals of the only "substantial biome that had not been included in a system of national parks and preserves and allow the public to experience a taste of prairie lifestyle.
"It is impossible to fully understand America without seeing the prairie," proclaimed Oklahoma Senator David Boren when bison were released into the preserve in 1993.
"Smith does an admirable job of describing wildlife, nicely balancing the biological with the aesthetic," writes Publishers Weekly.
"She excels in recreating what has truly been lost - the people and cultures of the American prairie. She writes of the lives of Native Americans, ranchers, oil workers and townsfolk with sensitivity but without undue nostalgia."

Block Scheduling On Panel Agenda

The local Gifted Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Administration Building, 111 West Grand AVenue, on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. to update the members about block scheduling.
The committee will open the floor to the public for comments and Carol Mounts will give a presentation about the honors classes.
Gini Carey, counselor at Washington Elementary, will discuss Washington's Gifted and Talented Program.
A report about new computers at Teen Pep will also be on the board agenda, along with a report on math counts.

Ponca Indian Methodist Revival Begins Tonight
Revival starts tonight at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church at White Eagle, according to the Rev. George Miller, pastor.
Services are scheduled tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. each evening. The Rev. Julian Judd from the Angie Smith United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City will be speaking tonight, Pastor Miller announced.
Tuesday evening the guest speaker will be Bernardine Dowdy, a lay minister from Okmulgee, and on Wednesday the Rev. Denny Hook of Ponca City's First United Methodist Church will be preaching. Special music is planned each evening, Pastor Miller said, and everyone is invited to "come and enjoy some good spiritual food."

DEATHS

Flora Meta Lunn

GUTHRIE - Flora Meta Lunn, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996, at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Guthrie. She was 91.
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Guthrie with Dr. Ronald Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Summit View Cemetery in Guthrie. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Wednesday, then the casket will be closed.
Flora Meta (Farrar) LeGate Lunn was born March 19, 1905, west of Carney, the daughter of William F. and Pamelia (Walker) Farrar. She lived in Guthrie as a child.
On May 27, 1924, she was married to Beverly S. LeGate and the couple made their home in Woodward. After his death in 1939, she moved back to Guthrie.
She was married to Wesley T. Lunn in 1954, and he preceded her in death in 1958. Mrs. Lunn had lived in Ponca City for about nine years and moved back to Guthrie several months ago. She had been employed by the Fairmont Creamery and Central Casket Company in earlier years. Mrs. Lunn was a member of the Guthrie First Southern Baptist Church and an active member of the Rose Garden Club. She enjoyed growing flowers, crocheting and making quilts.
Survivors include two sons, Beverly LeGate of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Everett LeGate of Perkins; two daughters, Lavena Toon of Ponca City and Lucinda Shinn of Carney; two sisters, Irene Stephenson and Letha Moore, both of Loveland, Colo; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her two husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, one grandson, two brothers and one sister.

Mavis L. Cavett

Mavis L. Cavett, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996 in Pampa, Texas. She was 76.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery, with the Rev. Kip Wright, pastor of Albright United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home of Pampa, Texas.
Mavis L. (Parrish) Cavett was born Dec. 27, 1919, in Ponca City. She was married to Howard Byron Cavett on Sept. 9, 1944, in Tulsa. She had been a resident of White Deer, Texas, since 1957. Mrs. Cavett was a member of the First United Methodist Church of White Deer.
Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Amerman of Colorado; two brothers, Dr. Jack Parrish of Oklahoma City and Robert W. Parrish of Tulsa; one step-son, Harold Cavett of Newton, Kan.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 25, 1983 and her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Cavett's name to Shepherd's Helping Hands, 819 West Francis, Pampa, TX 79065.

Tyler Dale Keeler

Tyler Dale Keeler, infant son of Dale Keeler Jr. and Farrah Burdick, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1996, in Ponca City.
A graveside service is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Art Colum, youth minister, at World of Life Christian Center, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Survivors include parents, Farrah Burdick and Dale Keeler Jr.; one sister, Danielle Dyan Keeler of Ponca City; maternal grandparents, Alpha Burdick of Yula, Okla., and Dale Gene and Sharon Burdick of Ponca City; paternal grandparents, Dorothy Burrow of Salsberry, Md.; and Cletus Keeler Sr. of Ponca City; paternal great-grandparents, Tom and Yvonne Montgomery, and Cecil and Lois Keeler, both of Ponca City; paternal great-great-grandparents, Jettie Scroggins of Lawton and Ethel Green of Ponca City.
Memorial contributions may be made in Tyler's name to the Oklahoma SIDS Foundation, c/o Roger ford, 5005 S.E. 29th Street, Del City, OK 73115.

NEWS BRIEFS

Hand Game Set - The American Legion Post No. 38 will sponsor a Hand Game at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. Young adults, young marrieds, families, everyone is urged to come and learn about the game.

Free Skin Cancer Screening - A free skin cancer screening, no appointments taken, first come, first serve, will be conducted by dermatologist Robert A. Breedlove, M.D., F.A.A.D., Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at his office at 1722 North Fourth Street, Suite A. Donations of $3 per person will be accepted, with funds going to the American Cancer Society.

Closed Thanksgiving - The Ponca City Library will be closing at 6 p.m. Nov. 27, and will be closed Nov. 28-30. The Library will be open on Dec. 1, 2-5 p.m., and resume normal hours Dec. 2.

Non-Injury Accident - A two-vehicle non-injury accident at the intersection of North Union Street and Brookfield Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:50 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Airport Gates Damaged - A Kay County Sheriff's deputy reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:40 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle had gone through the gates at the airport. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Mobile Home Fire - The communications center received several 911 calls of a mobile home fire one-half mile east and one-half mile south of Peters School at 8:54 a.m. Saturday. The McCord Volunteer Fire Department was notified and seven men and four units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to assist.

Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of North Third Street at 9:02 a.m. Saturday with a 23-year-old man on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Shoplifter - An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:53 a.m. Saturday that a female shoplifter was in custody. Two officers were assigned and a juvenile was taken into custody, but later released on a promise to appear in court.

Fire Rekindles - The communication center received a 911 call at 12:08 p.m. Saturday from the 500 block of East Cleveland Avenue that a fire in that building had rekindled. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, and reported the Ponca City fire marshal had condemned the upstairs apartment and that anyone going back to the area would be arrested.

Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:33 p.m. Saturday that a 23-year-old woman was being held for attempting to obtain a controlled dangerous substance by false pretense.

Collision - A two-vehicle non-injury accident at the intersection of North Lake Street and West Highland Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:03 p.m. Saturday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken that there were minor injuries.

Storm Problem - The communications center received a 911 call at 3:35 p.m. Saturday from the 200 block of South Second Street that Big A Auto Parts, 208 South Second Street had possibly been hit by lightning, there were undistinguishable smells at the building and it has no electricity. Three units responded, but were unable to find any fire.

Accident - A Ponca City Police Department officer reported at 4 p.m. Saturday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street. A report was taken.

Parking Lot Collision - A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:57 p.m. Saturday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred on the east side of Wal-Mart in the parking lot. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Sign Damaged - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street at 6:06 p.m. Saturday that a sign had been blown into the roadway. The officer also reported that a light pole had been hit by a trailer causing the problem.

Burglary - The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 6:23 p.m. Saturday that the front door of a business in the 100 block of Patton Drive had been smashed in. Two officers were assigned and a burglary report was taken. A request was made for an extra patrol.

Construction Area Damaged - The Communications Center received a report at 6:46 p.m. Saturday that rain had washed out a large hole in the roadway at South Ash Street and West Central Avenue. An officer was assigned, reported several large holes at the intersection where construction of a water line is in progress., and that a backhoe was about to fall into one of the holes. The construction firm was contacted.

Vehicle Stolen - A person from the 300 block of North Pine Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:33 p.m. Saturday that her vehicle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that the keys had been left in the unlocked vehicle, and it had three-quarters of a tank of gas.

Vehicle Washed Off Road - A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:35 p.m. Saturday that high water barricades at West Highland Avenue and Flormable Avenue were down. An officer was assigned and reported a vehicle had washed off the roadway and assistance was needed. Three units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded as did the heavy rescue unit. There were no reports of injuries according to the Kay County Sheriff's Office.

Beer Stolen - The communications center received a 911 call at 2:25 a.m. Sunday from a business in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue that a juvenile male had taken a case of beer and ran north on Second Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle in the Water - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 4:01 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle was in high water on West Highland Avenue extension. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded, but the officer reported occupants had been located out of the vehicle and were safe.

Phone Stolen - A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 10:33 a.m. Sunday to report that a phone had been stolen from a residence in the 1300 block of Bradbary. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Possible Child Abuse - A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 11:44 a.m. Sunday to report possible child abuse. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Setting Wood on Fire - The communications center received a 911 call at 1:10 p.m. Sunday that some youngsters were setting fire to wood in the 400 block of North Pine Street. A Ponca City Fire Department unit and a Ponca City Police Department officer responded. Two juveniles were contacted and a report was taken.

Non-Injury Accident - A two-vehicle non-injury accident three and a quarter miles east on Lake Road was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:16 p.m. Sunday. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified.

Subject Held - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:12 p.m. Sunday from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Elmwood Avenue that a 27-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, having no insurance, improper tag, failure to turn off auxiliary lights, and failure to register the vehicle.

FAMILY LIVING

Noble County FCE Council Meets at Perry

The fall council meeting of the Noble County Association for Family and Community Education was Oct. 24 at the Women's Building, Noble County fairgrounds. President Catherine Robinson of Marland presided, The Flag Salute and Creed were led by Vice President Denise Kienholz, along with the treasurer's report.
Pianist Velta Stringer and Bernice Schieffer led the group singing patriotic songs. Devotion was given by Frances Anderson. Eloise Schultz read the minutes, correspondence and roll call. Invocation was given by Velta Stringer before the covered dish luncheon.
Citizenship/Community Outreach Chairman Beverly Bay told the group coffee and cookies were served at the Noble Courthouse on Oct. 21 in observance of FCE Week. Mary Ann Sherrard, who was recognized at the State FCE meeting for 50 -year membership, reported on the meeting.
County Fair Kitchen concession was discussed and a committee was appointed: Chairman Alice Kelly, Beverly Bay, Betty Dillon, Barbara Pemberton and Debbie Woods. FCE fair exhibits were discussed and Committee Chairman Mary Rogers, Gerry Snyder with a representative from each local group were to meet Nov. 14 at the OSU Extension office. Appointed to the Scholarship Committee were Chairman Margaret Seeliger, Mary Rogers and Denise Kienholz.
Betty Dillon, Ladies of '76, presented "Baby Think It Over--Lynette" to the group and the organization voted to purchase one of the dolls to be used in Noble County for education on teen-age pregnancies.
The group approved the FCE Iessons for 1997. Kaye Tipton told the group about the fair ground improvements. A group discussion on the County Sales Tax Issue for funding the OSU Extension office and Noble County Fairgrounds.
Mareta Woodard, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Northern Oklahoma Development Authority, Enid, presented a program on safety statistics, bicycles and helmets, seat belts. Velta Stringer received a bicycle helmet, and Maude Spangler was given a pumpkin.
Door prizes were awarded to Margaret Seeliger, Betty Dillon, and Maude Spangler. Hostesses were Golden Circle, program, covers; nametags, Town and Country; table decorations, Ladies of '76.
The Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Educabon, Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, is organized for the purpose of continuing adult education in home economics and related subjects for educational purposed, and for such other charitable purposed as are related to the objectives of the Association.

'SoonerCare' Program Begins

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority effectively implemented the new Medicaid managed care program, SoonerCare, Oct. 1 for persons in the rural areas of the state who receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Under SoonerCare, primary care providers will receive a monthly payment to deliver primary care and case management services to their enrolled members.
The open enrollment period that began in August resulted in 52,000 eligible members who either selected or were assigned to primary care providers throughout the state. A significant number of providers have joined the SoonerCare program since the provider directory was mailed in the August materials. Consequently, the Health Care Authority has extended the thirty-day change period to ninety days. This will allow members to select a provider who better suits their needs, or to change to a provider who may be closer to their home. Recipients may change primary care providers until Dec. 31 by calling the SoonerOare help line at (800) 987-7767. After that date, all changes must be for a reason approved by the Health Care Authority.
SoonerCare participating primarty care providers in Kay County are Ahmad S. Agha, M.S., Jackie Garland, M.D., Jerry K. Davidson , M.D., Michael S. Walker, M.D.,
Ron Walcher, M.D., Billy B. Irons, M.D., Jane M. Thomason, M.D., Karen Adams, M.D., and Robert W. Gibson, M.D.
As additional providers join the program, recipients may either call the SoonerCare help line at the above number of their local Department of Human Services (DHS) office for updated information.

SPORTS

Wildcat Swimmers Do Better at Union

TULSA - Po-Hi swim coach Dave Strah felt a little better about the Wildcats after participating in the Union Invitational Saturday.
Still short in numbers, Strah was pleased with the effort by his teams as the boys placed seventh and the girls were 12th in the 17-team field.
"Although we're still not scoring a lot of points, the kids are trying hard," Strah said. "They have already hit some personal bests."
The Wildcats scored 31 points to beat out Stillwater (eighth with 29 points), the team they lost to in a dual meet earlier. They also topped Frontier Conference foe Bartlesville, which was ninth with 28 points.
Jenks won the meet with 151 points while Westmoore, which will be here for the Poncans' home-opening dual Thursday, was second with 108 points.
Michael Grubb placed third in the boys' diving.
Rory Peterson paced the swimmers, placing fourth in the 200-yard freestyle in 2:05.85 and sixth in the 100 freestyle in 58.23.
D.J. Nuzum continues to edge closer to state qualifying times, placing sixth in the 500-yard freestyle in 6:09.46 and 11th in the 100 free in 2:18.70.
Chris Kana was seventh in both the 100 butterfly (1:11.39) and the 100 back stroke (1:13.37)
Greg Dunham continued to improve on his times, finishing ninth in the 100 breast stroke in 1:19.84 and 15th in the 100 individual medley in 2:36.44.
Jared Abramian, disqualified in the 50 freestyle for wearing his wrist watch, was 14th in the 100 free in 1:02.34.
Soccer standout Terry Chase, recuperating from an accident during the summer, swam in the 50 and 100 freestyle events.
The relay team of Abramian, Peterson, Dunham and Nuzum was sixth in the 200 free relay (1:53.73) and seventh in the 400 free (4:12.35).
The Lady Wildcats picked up 15 points in the girls' division.
Stillwater continues to dominate the eastern region, winning with 112 points, almost doubling the 67 points of second-place Union.
Beckee Hauser moved ever closer to state qualifying, placing eighth in both the 200 free (2:25.53) and 500 free (6:35.67).
Megan Tomek was eighth in the 50 free in 31.25 and ninth in the 100 free in 1:07.60.
Strah also praised the performances of freshman Shannon Mersman (15th in both the 200 individual medley and 100 free) and Melissa Alcantra (14th in the 50 free and 21st in the 100 free.
"Melissa is the hardest working person in the pool," the coach said.
Also swimming for the Lady Cats were Brandi Sparks, Crystal Gill and Kelby Kerr.
The relay team of Hauser, Mersman, Alcantra and Tomek was sixth in both the 200 free (2:06.12) and 400 free (4:46.71).
The home dual with Westmoore Thursday will start at 6 p.m. in the Community Pool.

Poncans on State Team

SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Two Ponca City cross country runners were part of the Oklahoma team which ran against Kansas and Arkansas in the Meet of Champions here Saturday.
The top 30 high school runners, regardless of class, were selected to the state teams.
Wildcats Sam Stalcup and Paul Pascal took part in the 3-mile run over the University of Arkansas course.
Stalcup finished 29th in 16:42 and scored for the Oklahoma team by being the 10th Okie across the final line. Pascal, who ran into trouble on the last leg of the run, was 37th in 16:59.
"Both ran good races," Po-Hi coach Kelly Chaney said. "After the first mile they were in the middle of the pack with a time of about 5:30, which was where I wanted them to be.
"At the 2-mile mark, Paul was 23rd in 10:05 and Sam was about 40th in 10:20.
About 400 meters from the end, Paul moved up to 17th, but he misjudged the distance to the finish, which was further than he had thought. When you start you're sprint to quickly, you kind of die at the end.
"This was a real honor for these two to be picked to the state team."

3-on-3 Tourney Reset Dec. 14-15

The White Eagle Community Christmas Party Fund Raiser "3 on 3 Basketball Tournament" has been rescheduled for Dec. 14-15.
The tournament will have men, women, and youth (ages 12-17) divisions. Interested players can contact the Indian Child Welfare Program at 765-2488 for more information. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards the annual White Eagle Christmas Party on December 23.