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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday, November 21, 1996

LOCAL
New Ladder Truck Joins Conoco Firefighting Team
Two Hurt in Toll Gate Crash
NOYS Benefit Allows Guests To Stay Home
Family Benefit Set Saturday For Fire Victims
Ponca City Mid High Mixed Choir Presents Patriotic Program Friday
District Court
'Just for Kids Storytime' On Saturdays
Opportunity Center Hosts Fund Raiser Event Friday
Chamber News
Tourism Authority Hears About Wild West Tours
Fraternal Order of Eagles Forming in Ponca City
Letters Say:

DEATHS
Lea Ann Davis
Pearl Acker
Dolores Elizabeth Geolat
Funerals

Stanley Joe Watson
Dianne Becraft
Eileen P. White

NEWS BRIEFS

GARDENING
Kay County 4-H Groups Win Contest

SPORTS
JV Team No Match For NOC
High School Football: Area Teams Are Underdogs
Free Throw Woes Return, Cowboys Have The Old Feeling
8th Grade Red Boys Start 2-0 In BA Festival
PC Eighth Grade Blue Girls Win In BA Festival
YMCA Schedules Coaches Meeting
Ex-PCCC Tennis Pro Will Coach
Wildcat Tickets Going On Sale

LOCAL

New Ladder Truck Joins Conoco Firefighting Team

The firefighting capabilities of Conoco's Emergency Response Team have been raised to a new level with the delivery of a new fire truck, Ladder No. 1, to the Ponca City site.
"This truck doubles the pumping capacity we had previously," explained Jerry Hilbert, emergency response coordinator. "And the ladder greatly enhances our rescue abilities.
The truck replaces the old No. 2 truck, which was no longer operating properly and didn't meet the requirements of the company's insurer.
The new equipment will give Emergency Response Team members better ability to deliver water to higher places and provides better access to areas in the refinery such as tops of tanks. The water delivery is supported by the ladder, which can be used for rescue or line of sight for firefighting support.
"Emergency response personnel will be able to get over obstructions like pipe racks and spray down into the fire to fight it much more effectively," Hilbert noted.
Water or foam spray can reach a distance of 200 to 300 feet, depending on wind and other weather conditions.
The new truck measures 36 feet long and stands 11 feet-9 inches tall; the ladder extends 75 feet.
The chassis was built by HME Trucks, the foam system was manufactured by National Foam and Ladder Technologies Inc. provided the ladder equipment.
"Original plans had been to repair the No. 2 truck, but investigation showed the cost would be prohibitive - approaching the cost of a new truck," said Karen Kennedy, director of Conoco's Safety and Occupational Health at the Ponca City site. "The new fire truck is leased, just as people often do on cars."
According to Hilbert, one of the big advantages to this new fire truck is its modular design.
"We will be able to replace the pump, motor or any other component individually," Hilbert noted. "This allows upgrades to the vehicle as newer technology is introduced."
Currently members of Conoco's Fire Brigade are completing training on ladder setup and water system operations under the supervision of factory representatives from LIT.
Additionally, instructors from National Foam will be on the company site to provide instruction for pump operations.
"Once the members of the Fire Brigade have competed the training, all ERT members will train on this new equipment," Hilbert said.
Future plans include mutual aid training with the Ponca City Fire Department.
"Mutual aid training between Conoco and the Ponca City Fire Department is always beneficial for everyone involved," said Larry Mulliken, PCFD chief. "We look forward to seeing the operation of their new truck.
"It will be a valuable addition to Conoco's fire fighting capability in the refinery having been built specifically to meet the needs in fighting flammable liquid fires," he added.
Though Conoco's new truck and the one requested by the PCFD in the upcoming bond election are both pumper and ladder combinations, they are designed completely differently according to Mulliken.
"The truck required by the PCFD is specifically for structural fires and rescue," he said. "The ladder on the truck we need will be equipped with a bucket which will hold a number of people, which would be especially beneficial in evacuating elderly people in a structural fire.
"And our pumper would be equipped for water spray rather than foam," he added.
Mulliken said the two trucks would complement each other extremely well in the event of a major firefighting event.
There are 54 Conoco employees who volunteer as members of the Emergency Response Team. Safety personnel also serve as members of the team. All are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, and Fire Brigade members are certified fire fighters, having completed the Firefighter 1 curriculum at Oklahoma State University.
"We are pleased to have the benefit of this truck," Kennedy said. "The state-of-the-art equipment allows us to provide better response to fire and rescue situations to help keep people safe and protect our assets.
"However, we hope we never have to use it."

Two Hurt in Toll Gate Crash

Careless driving may have resulted in the hospitalization of two Hutchinson, Kan., men who were paying toll at the Cimarron Turnpike toll booth, according to the investigation of Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Ted Crocker.
The 1996 Dodge Status, driven by Juan A. Avila, was eastbound when he stopped to pay the toll. Apparently, a 1995 Vanhool Charter Bus collided with the car, as the OHP report indicated. None of the 48 passengers were injured.
However, Avila, 44, was taken to Perry Hospital where he was admitted in stable condition with trunk internal injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, 33-year-old Devin S. Shannon was also taken to Perry Hospital. He was admitted in stable condition with internal trunk and back injuries. He was not wearing his seat belt.
The drivers of both vehicles were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident.

NOYS Benefit Allows Guests To Stay Home

Invitations to the Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center and Shelter, Inc. "Stay at Home Benefit Dinner" will soon be mailed to 800 people in Kay, Noble and Pawnee Counties. This annual fund raiser urges individuals to donate the price of a dinner to give the shelter and outreach programs much needed support.
A menu of "calorie free" meals and a gourmet tea bag accompanies each invitation.
The Stay at Home Dinner is "the perfect benefit because you don't have to leave home on a cold night, eat rubber chicken and hear a boring speech," stated Vearl Caid, NOYS executive director.
Mail a check and relax at home with a cup of tea knowing the satisfaction of assisting NOYS in serving children and families in the community.
NOYS offers individual and family counseling, parenting classes, a family resources program for pregnant and parenting teens, a juvenile delinquency prevention program and temporary emergency shelter for youth. All services are provided free of charge to clients.
Outreach offices are maintained in Blackwell, Perry and Pawnee; however, the main office and shelter are located at 415 West Grand Avenue in Ponca City.
To receive an invitation to the annual event or for more information about NOYS and its programs, call 762-8341.

Family Benefit Set Saturday For Fire Victims
TONKAWA - A shower will be held Saturday for the Tony and Lori Ross family, after they lost their belongings in a recent fire that destroyed much of the contents of their mobile home.
The shower will be a come-and-go event in the Tonkawa First Christian Church parlor, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The fire was centered in the kitchen and living room area and all kitchen utensils and appliances, as well as other household cleaning equipment and furnishings, were destroyed.
Although most of the family's clothing and bedroom furnishings were salvaged, all of the children's toys were melted or otherwise destroyed.
Children are boys Nicholas (5 1/2), Clinton (3 1/2) and Thomas (9 months), plus daughter Bailey (2 1/2).
A money tree will be available at the shower for those not knowing what specific items to donate.
A list of items needed is available at the church office (405-628-2213). Copies of the list have been posted in various locations throughout Tonkawa.

Ponca City Mid High Mixed Choir Presents Patriotic Program Friday

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The Ponca City Mid High eighth grade mixed choir under the direction of Mrs. Carol Green will present their annual Patriotic Program on Friday at 8:20 a.m. in the Ralph Lester Auditorium.
The program will include "My America" arranged by Joyce Eilers, a medley of "Song of the Presidents" and "50 Nifty States," "Heal the World" as recorded by Michael Jackson and "Song of America," a Choral Revue celebrating our home, our hope and our freedom.
Soloists will be Mr. John Maddox, Elizabeth Milligan, Adam Dorris, Doug Caldwell, Alex Delpriore, Elard Thomas, Maegan King, Mitch Bradly, Tracina Jones, Sharon Lindsay, Jacque Salmons, Heather Brown, Jennifer Long, Emily Luebcke, Summer White and Micah Thompson. A duet will be sung by Karrie Hraban and Becky McReynolds, and trios will be sung by Heather Brown, Dusty Howery, Sean Love, Tracina Jones and Jacque Salmons.
Narrators for the performance will be Anna Overbey, Rachel Gilliland, Karie Corbin, Adam Dorris, Nick Ley, Megan Potter, Kinzie Hinton, Tim Dancey, Jenni Peck, Aubrey Kelly, Kate Connelly, Kevin Yerkes, Ashley Sawyers and Natashia Copple.
Dances will be performed Friday morning by Krista Barnett, Sarah Dickerson, Becky McReynolds, Nick Ley, Tim Dancey, Kinzie Hinton, Adam Dorris, Jeanne Erickson, Jennifer Daine, Megan Potter, Mercy Avila, Matt Helms, Aubrey Kelly, Lindsay Williams, Karie Corbin, John Lee and Mrs. Poulson. Sign language will be done by Mercy Avila and Amber Stolhand.
Sound technicians include Mr. Jim Armstrong, John Hartman and Lee Williams. Stage lights will be done by Kelsey Clark and Blaine Empting, and spotlights will be done by Toby Rogers and Scott Linville. Piano accompanist is Mrs. Ann Salmons.
Other chorus members who will be participating are April Allen, Ashley Atteberry, Lindsay Baird, Kira Barett, Cassie Bereman, Danielle Bridges, Talia Ceniti, Cassie Chandler, Amory Clark, Krissy Colbath, Renee Cortez, Jennifer Daine, Wes Day, Alyssa Drumm, Jamie Durham, Shelia Eberle, Nikki Fields, John Fultz, Minday Gray, Jessica Hammett, Debbie Hernandez, Patricia Hurley, Necole Jenkins, Diana Keeler, Christin Kirchenbauer, Kodi Luis, Rachel Maxon, Christina Mills, Lisa Niece, India Poore, Brenda Reed, Jacque Revels, Hillary Robinson, Jacob Roby, Amanda Rogers, Lamario Stilwell, Whitney Thilsted, Christine Walter, Erika Wiles and Kristen Young. Ninth grade chorus members include Chris Adams, Kyle Bemo, Eric Chambray, Jeremy Lockwood, Tom McDaniel and Todd Stewart.
Student chairman will be Megan Clark and devotional thoughts will be given by Shawna Rolland.
The public is invited to attend.

District Court

Newkirk
Criminal Proceedings
Burglary Charge - Ronald Lee Weidner, 38, Ponca City, charged with second-degree burglary after former conviction of a felony in connection with an Aug. 26 break-in at a retail store in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street. He faces a sentence of 10 years or more and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted. Judge Welch has scheduled an attorney's status review for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27.
Hearing Reset - Ricky Allen Logan, 39, and Kathy Lynn Logan, 33, of Ponca City, charged with ten counts each of grand larceny or embezzlement in connection with alleged personal use of business checks from a local company from October through December 1994. They face sentences of from five to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Judge Page reset motion hearings to 3 p.m. Dec. 12.
Hearing Rescheduled - Brian Stanley Piha, 36, Ponca City, charged with lewd molestation in connection with alleged incidents in April and May with a minor girl. He faces a sentence of one to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted. Judge Page rescheduled a hearing for 9 a.m. Jan. 30.
Burglary Charge - John David Jeans, 21, Ponca City, charged with second-degree burglary in connection with an alleged break-in at a building in the 2100 block of East South Avenue. He faces a sentence of two to seven years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted. Judge Revard scheduled an attorney status review of the case at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27.
Larceny Charge - Donald Trey Fuss, 24, Ponca City, charged with larceny of motor vehicle in connection with an alleged theft of a truck on Nov. 10. He faces a sentence of three to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 if convicted. Judge Boyd scheduled the case for a hearing at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

'Just for Kids Storytime' On Saturdays

In Celebration of National Children's Book Week Nov. 17-24, a new "Just for Kids Storytime" is being introduced at Brace Books and More. Children ages four through eight, accompanied by adults, are invited to attend half-hour sessions at either 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. each Saturday.
The first session will be held Saturday and continue for four Saturdays through Dec. 14. Kate Guzenski of Brace Books and More who created and will present the "Just for Kids! Storytime."
Guzenski has had a life-long interest in drama, music, books and storytelling, having used her talents in amateur theater, school, church, and book talks for the bookstore. A natural storyteller, her experience as a parent has increased her appreciation for the value of stories for young children.
"As a parent of three children under the age of four, I know it's a challenge to keep your kids (and yourself) interested in reading together. With that in mind, I've chosen books that are fun for reading and listening - 'quality time' shouldn't be boring" - says Guzenski. Kate's bookselling career began at Brace Books and More in 1985, when she was a student at Ponca City Senior High School.
Stating her goals for the session as "to stir the imagination, give busy parents good ideas for using books with their children, and to encourage 'read aloud' times at home," Guzenski has planned at each session to present a variety of books from several price ranges and subjects.
Each half-hour session will include a seasonal book and a non-fiction book as well as carefully chosen stories of special merit. In addition, children who attend will receive a take-home item related to one of the stories they have heard.

Opportunity Center Hosts Fund Raiser Event Friday

The Opportunity Center will be hosting a bake sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center, 2225 North Union. Holiday designed tee-shirts and sweatshirts created by the Village Screen Print Shop will also be available.
The Opportunity Center is operated by the Kay County Council for the Opportunity Center, and originally procured the funds to build the main Opportunity Center building, three Opportunity Village buildings (including the village Screen Print Shop) and two group homes in the community housing 16-20 clients. According to members of the Council, Kay County residents have been most supportive of these efforts through direct donations and memberships.
Two entities in Kay County, The Caboose Thrift Shop in Ponca City and the Good Buy Shoppe in Blackwell also provide a continuing source of income for Council projects.
Currently the Council is also operating a residence for shared living among three clients and has noted a critical need for another.

Chamber News

By APRIL JOHNSON KINZIE
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce
Workers' Compensation
Accepting an invitation from Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, Larry Felix, chairman-elect of the Chamber board and Tim Burg, chairman of the Chamber board, attended a private briefing of the Fallin Commission on Workers' Compensation Reform. It was held in the House Chambers at the State Capitol on Nov. 15.
This commission, formed earlier this year by the lieutenant governor, was assembled from a diverse group of employers, employees, and representatives from the medical, legal, and insurance fields from across the state (including representatives from Ponca City). Their challenge was to discuss and review ideas that would help create a more efficient system, take care of the injured worker expediently, and be less of a financial burden on the businesses in our communities. This group met many times over the past year, discussing what areas of workers compensation need to be changed, and believe that they have found the ingredients to make it happen.
Burg commented, "The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, for many years, has supported reform to the workers compensation system and will continue to address those issues which adversely affect the business climate of our members. We welcomed the opportunity to visit with the lieutenant governor, her staff, and other chambers about what we can accomplish together to change this imbalanced system."
That's why we invite you to attend the Special Friday Forum to be held Friday at Pioneer Technology Center. This Forum is sponsored by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. Complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with the lieutenant governor's presentation to begin at noon. The program will last approximately one hour with questions to follow.
Chamber Attend OCCE's 57th Annual Conference
Burg and Scott Dean, vice chairman of the board, attended the OCCE's 57th Annual Conference and Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City Monday at the request of Charles Van Rysselberge, the Oklahoma City Chamber C.C.E. and Jack Weisenberg, director of the Oklahoma Management Assistance Program.
Tim, along with panelists Martie Oyler, Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce, and Scott Ambler, Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, spoke to a group of approximately 35 to 40 Chamber Executives about "What Chief Volunteer Officers Expect From Their Paid Chamber Executives."
Question varied from the expectations of the CEO, key roles the CEO and chairman should perform, how to resolve conflict, qualifications the CEO should possess and areas that chambers will face in the near future. The presentation lasted approximately 45 minutes.

Tourism Authority Hears About Wild West Tours

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Ponca City Tourism Authority (PCTA) heard presentations by Wild West Tours and the City of Ponca City, and approved placing an ad in Oklahoma Today at the Wednesday meeting.
The Wild West Tour presentation was by Greta Henisey, secretary of the association, who is an employee of Indian Electric Cooperation.
The promotion was about tours of a nine town area including Ponca City. She also demonstrated the page on the Internet that features Wild West Tours and the areas marketed for tourism in Ponca City. Ponca City books some tours through the organization.
City Commissioner Greg Gregson showed the slide presentation for the upcoming $8.75 million bond election for the City of Ponca City. The citizens will vote on the bond issue on Dec. 10.
After a report by Missy Morland, coordinator, the PCTA board voted to purchase an ad in the February/March travel issue of Oklahoma Today. Morland reported that the magazine is now available in the airports at Dallas and Wichita.
Morland reported on the distribution of brochures in local businesses and said there will be a four page addition, when the brochure is updated. The new issue will include the Standing Bear Memorial, 101 Ranch picnic area and the community festivals.
The coordinator reported that 24 tours have now been booked for the Festival of Angels slated for Nov. 29 to Dec. 31.
The tourism economic impact shows the impact for October to be $14,372 compared to $10,062 in October 1995.
Board member and past chairman of the PCTA, Kathy Adams resigned from the board, due to becoming the director of the Marland Mansion. There is a city policy that employees can not serve on advisory boards that might have influence on action in their area. Adams was praised by members of the board for her years of service.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Forming in Ponca City

The Fraternal Order of Eagles is organizing a chapter in the Ponca City area and will meet at noon Saturday at OCAW Union Hall, 1202 West Ponca Ave. All interested persons are welcome to attend the family dinner and information session. Also included in the day's activities will be door prizes, DJ's, games and a family scavenger hunt.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, first organized in 1898 in Seattle, is one of the largest fraternal community service and fund-raising organizations in the world. The 800,000 member group has been responsible for raising more than $27 million for humanitarian purposes through its years of existence. The group currently organizes dinners, dances, drawings, campouts and other fun projects as fund raisers.
The Eagles is a family oriented group of more than 1800 chapters (called Aeries). Although membership in the Eagles Fraternity is limited to men, the Ladies Auxiliary is very active with projects of their own and also help the male members in almost every aspect of work. A Junior Eagles group is also available for youth (boys and girls) from age 7-20.
According to local organizers, the group is unhampered by religion, partisan politics or legislative pressure and accomplish many things ignored by government and private entities.
They have been influential in projects such as America's first Workman's Compensation Law, drafted by Eagle attorney Daniel Hoan; and the first old age pension law drafted by Eagle legislator, Lester Loble. When the Social Security Act was signed into action in 1935, President Roosevelt handed the pen used to sign the document to the Eagles for their participation in the implementation.
One of the most popular accomplishments of the Eagles is their support to Military Service members, Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Management officers through their Memorial Foundation Fund.
Founded during World War II, to aid families of deceased Eagle military veterans, the Memorial Foundation now makes it possible for children of deceased Eagle members engaged in hazardous service duty and who die from illness or injuries incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, to receive medical assistance, education grants, and other help.
Other charities supported nationally by the Eagles include the Art Ehrman Cancer Research Center; the Max Baer Heart Fund for heart research; the Jimmy Durante Children's Fund for mentally and physically handicapped children; the Bob Hope High School in Port Arthur, Texas for mentally and physically handicapped children; Eagle Village in Bradenton, Fla., an 85 unit retirement community, where retired 25-year tenure Eagles have a low-cost place to retire; and numerous other charities.
In addition to the national support, groups raise funds for local projects with 100 percent of all monies collected paid to the charity for which it was raised. In 1995, the Bartlesville, (Okla.) Eagles raised and donated approximately $50,000, to their community for service projects there.
The membership is made up of a mixture of business, industry, professionals and has modest membership dues. It is a family oriented organization, where each member of the family can find a place of service to help others.
Local organizers said "The biggest factor keeping the Eagles doing the things they do is the fun they have, while working to raise the funds." One example was that of the Chickasha Aerie and Auxiliary, who formed a lip-sinc group for entertainment and fund raising called "Why Nots!"
One of the entertainers said "This can't be work - its too much fun."

Letters Say:

Editor, The News:
Betty Lowrey's children and grandchildren are most fortunate! (PC News, Nov. 12) Mrs. Lowrey encourages parents to find out what their children are learning and not learning in school. Mrs. Lowrey apparently has done her homework too. She is right on target in regards to School-to-Work. (STW)
STW is a massive federal program with many guidelines and "strings". (1000+ pages of documents, implementation materials and Public Law 103-239 ). It is designed after European systems of workforce education. STW was not developed for Oklahoma! Other states programs are carbon copies or very similar.
Throughout STW Materials (1000+ pages) the intent is clearly to test all students in the 8th grade and to place all students in an occupational cluster.
STW will focus children from K-12 toward career choices. STW will narrow exposure to many different areas of interest (art, music, sports, etc.) as students will be focused from a very early age into career clusters of instruction (i.e. manufacturing, construction, business, etc.) STW's objective is to make everything relevant to the "world of work".
STW is a distraction from traditional academic instruction. The School-to-Work program will sacrifice a well-rounded education for a trade school approach to education which will not prepare students to be able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and new career paths as may be necessary for future employment.
Yes! Basics in reading, writing, and math must be mastered first. But we must also focus on a solid and well-rounded academic education to assure our children's success in all aspects of life and not just the workplace. Our children will be informed and competent citizens if they are educated in civics, history and government. They will know how to adapt to new environments and unfamiliar areas if they are exposed to music, art, foreign languages, literature, etc.
Parents, now is the time to ask questions and expect answers. And just say, "No Thank You" to the STW program. It is just another experiment in education.
Susie Cashon,
(Past council member Oklahoma School-To-Work Executive Council appointed by Gov. Keating)

DEATHS

Lea Ann Davis

Lea Ann Davis, former Ponca City area resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 1996, in Pawhuska. She was 49.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ponca City First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home until noon, Friday.
Lea Ann Davis was born June 3, 1947, in Ponca City, the daughter of Merle and Pauline (Crawford) Davis. She grew up on the family farm and ranch east of Ponca City. She received her education at the McCord Elementary School and later in the Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1966.
Ms. Davis had lived in Pawhuska for the past 20 years, and had been employed at the Drummond Ranch for the last 15 years. She enjoyed the country life and being outdoors. She enjoyed spending time with children and her friends, roping steers, and working on crafts.
Survivors include her mother, Pauline Davis of Ponca City; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Rennie of Ponca City; two brothers, Jim Davis of Abilene, Texas and Lee Davis of Ponca City; and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
Casket bearers will be Shorty Garten, Kelly Casebolt, J.P. Williams, Jay Tarlton, Ace Bowman, and Danny Moore. Honorary bearers will be R.C. Adkins, John Tallchief, Jake Williams, Frank Braden and Delbert Tyler.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Davis' name to a charity of donor's choice.
The family will be at the Davis home, Route 3, Box 659, Ponca City.

Pearl Acker

SULPHUR, La. - Pearl (Brink) Acker, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, 1996, at the home of her daughter in Sulphur, La. She was 97.
The funeral was held Nov. 20, in the Sulphur First Christian Church with the Rev. Doug Moore officiating. Burial was in the Prien Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles, La.
Pearl (Brink) Acker was born March 10, 1899 in Lincoln County, the daughter of Isaac Newton and Mary Jane (Smith) Brink. She graduated from Cushing High School.
In November 1919, she was married to John H. Acker and the couple made their first home in Cushing. The couple moved to Ponca City in 1930 and in 1948 to Sulphur, La. She was a member of the Lake Charles First Christian Church and a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha Dees of Sulphur; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on May 19, 1981; one daughter Phyllis Rose Hines; three sisters, Atha Bosmeyer, Blanch Forter and Beulah Haly.
Memorial contributions may be made in Pearl Acker's name to the First Christian Church, 2525 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, La., 70601.

Dolores Elizabeth Geolat

Dolores Elizabeth Geolat, recent Ponca City resident, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 20, 1996, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 74.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Memorial Chapel with Father Scott Adams, St. Mary's Catholic Church, presiding. A second service will be held on Nov. 25, at the Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Dolores (Erhardt) Geolat was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Belleville, Ill, the daughter of Ellis and Agnes Paule Erhardt. She grew up and received her education in Belleville and attended the Patricia Stephens Modeling School. She had been employed as a model for various agencies in that area.
On July 8, 1944, she was married to Sylvester Geolat in Belleville and the family moved to Augusta, Kan., in the early 1970s. Mrs. Geolat was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Augusta. She enjoyed playing bridge and traveling.
Survivors include one daughter, Dawn Waggoner and two grandchildren, all of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester, in April 1983; her parents; and one sister, Pearl Klopmeyer.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Geolat's name to the Alzheimers Association, Tulsa Chapter, 6465 South Yale, Suite 318, Tulsa, OK 74136.
The family will be at 60 Woodcreek Road, Ponca City.

Funerals

Friday
Stanley Joe Watson - Funeral to be held at 10 a.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. Burial is to be at 2 p.m. at the Wynnewood View Cemetery in Wynnewood.

Saturday
Dianne Becraft - A remembrance celebration will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Marland Mansion Chapel for Dianne Becraft, who died Nov. 8 in Ponca City. The family requests no live plants or flowers be offered for the remembrance, but memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Becraft's name to the Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602.

Services Pending
Eileen P. White
Eileen P. White, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Nov. 21, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 77. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Kids Special Time - Kids Special Time at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1904 N. Pecan, is now taking mid-term enrollment for children ages 2 months through five years. The classes are held each Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 765-7512 for more information about enrollment and program.

Consignment Sale - Holiday, party and prom dresses - name brand denim jeans, skirts and vests will be on sale Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in downtown Ponca City, Third Street and East Grand Avenue. Bring items for consignment Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call Ms. Foreman at 762-0035.

Sportscard Show - A sportscard show open to the public is scheduled 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Marland Mansion Chapel. Admission is free.

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.

"The Benders" Perform at Trout - "The Benders" will be playing live music during Trout Family '50s Night Friday from 7-10 p.m. in the E.M. Trout Gym located at 2109 East Prospect Avenue. Lots of activities for the entire family. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 13 and under. Children must also be accompanied by an adult.

City Wide Healing Revival - Betty J. Lewis of Hartford, Conn., pastor of Children's Bread Ministry, and Exzetta Barnes, pastor of Broken Pieces Ministry in North Tulsa, will be conducting a Healing and Deliverance Revival at Johnson Temple COGIC at 1000 South Twelfth Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Saturday is Save Our Youth Service. The public is invited to attend these services.

Frontier School Holds Benefit - The Frontier Middle School is having a benefit handgame Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria in Red Rock. They are raising money for the students' Accelerated Reader Store. They would like to invite everyone to attend. Cakewalks, concessions, games and an auction will take place along with the handgame. When the evening's games and activities are over, a meal will be provided for all.

Legion Post 38 Plans Supper - American Legion Post 38 is sponsoring a Mourner's Supper on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church in White Eagle. Commander Delbert Cole said the event is for families who have lost loved ones this past season, and is in preparation for the holiday season, emphasizing the "God and Country" motto of the Legion.

Free Pancake and Sausage - The Longwood Baptist Church will be having a free pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, four miles east of the Pioneer Woman Statue, and one mile north. Everyone is welcome.

Hunter's Breakfast - The Marland Bucket Brigade is sponsoring a hunter's breakfast from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Marland Fire Station. Whether they are hunting or not, for $3 per person, patrons will have their choice of pancakes and sausage or sausage gravy and biscuits.

Convention and Trade Show - The Oklahoma Grain and Stocker Producers' annual convention and trade show - free to the public - will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center in Enid. Including a complimentary lunch, the convention will feature OSU president Dr. James E. Halligan and other state and national notables in agriculture, ranching and marketing.

Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report at 8:12 a.m. Wednesday of a fence vandalized on the west side of Trout Funeral Home. The officer took pictures of the damage.

Accident - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident seven miles west of U.S. 77 on U.S. 11 at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. Blackwell dispatched an ambulance at 9:13 a.m. According to the OHP, the victim was treated for minor injuries and released.

Collision - A non-injury accident at East Hartford Avenue and North Sixth Street occurred at 11:19 a.m. Wednesday. A Ponca City police officer responded and took a report.

Accident - A resident in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that a vehicle was hit in the parking lot during the night. An officer took a report at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday.

Boys Loose - A Ponca City police officer responded to a call at the Marland Mansion to check on several boys running around the grounds jumping on the air conditioner units and running through the breezeways. The officer moved the subjects on.

Assault - A resident in the 1200 block of South Thirteenth Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 9:01 p.m. Wednesday that a son was assaulted while walking down the street. An officer took an information report.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a vehicle hit in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, at 10:09 p.m. Wednesday.

False Alarm - The Ponca City Fire Department responded in full force to a possible house fire in the 1800 block of North Osage Street at 3:37 a.m. today. The units searched the area but were unable to locate a fire. A Ponca City police officer determined that the respondent who called 911 saw light reflecting off wind chimes.

GARDENING

Kay County 4-H Groups Win Contest
Several Kay County 4-H members placed in the annual Share-The-Fun contest held at NOC Wilkins Hall in Tonkawa on November 15. Serving as judges were Mary C. Detten and Wheeler Cobb. Assisting with sound equipment was Steven Phipps. Announcement of the placement and categories was made by Larry Klumpp, Kay County extension 4-H agent.
In the Individual Category Mandy Hudgins (Heir Born group) won first place and Champion with an auto harp solo entitled "Christmas in the Trenches." Second place and Reserve Champion was won by Chassie McMillen (Heir Born) with a vocal solo "God Loves People." Ashley McCann (Heir Born) received third place with a piano solo "Circus March" and fourth place went to Emily Lewis (Heir Born) with a poem titled "A Leak in the Dike." Fifth place winner was Cory Ingram (Kay County Mounties) with a drum solo "Parade of the Clicking Sticks."
In the small group category (2-4 people) Tonkawa 4-H won first place and Chamnpion with "Saturday Night Livestock Show." Reserve Chamnpsion and second place went to Heir Born 4-H with "The World." Heir Born 4-H also won third and fourth places with "Harmonious Melodies" and "Battle Beast and Barbie."
In the large group category (more than 5 people) Tonkawa 4-H won first place and Champion with "Twelve Days of 4-H Christmas" with Heir Born 4-H receiving second place and Reserve Champion for "This Bloods For You." Finley 4-H took third place with "I'm Glad I'm A 4-H'er," and Kildare 4-H won fourth place with "Leroy the Red Neck Reindeer." Fifth place went to OK Okies for "Livestock Show."

SPORTS

JV Team No Match For NOC

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma's Lady Mavericks raced out to a 28-4 lead over the Phillips University JV in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse here Wednesday night and continued to pour in the points as they won by 61, 92-31.
Phillips was clearly outmatched but Northern did not play down to the level of competition. Instead, the Lady Mavs raised their game, much to the delight of head coach Greg Krause.
"It was a big game for us because of where it fell and when we needed it. I hope it's a stepping stone to the end of the first semester schedule," said Krause, who watched his team struggle at the end of several games in getting off to a disappointing 1-6 start. "Our free throws were better, our help defense was better and they seemed to play with a lot of continuity. These kinds of wins are just confidence builders for the whole team."
Northern, which made just 9 of 19 free throws in a 76-67 loss to Connors Monday night and has struggled from the line all year, was 16-for-17 from the stripe in the first half and 22-for-23 at one point in the second half. The Lady Mavs ended up 28-for-34 (82.3 percent).
Northern's defense was in high gear throughout the contest and Phillips wilted under the pressure, committing 29 turnovers.
Freshman guard Michelle Brown led a balanced NOC scoring attack with 16 points. She was 6-for-6 from the line and 5-for-8 from the field. Sherry Butts (15), Annie Thornton (13), Chanda Myers (11) and Jill Kliewer (10) also reached double figures in scoring. Butts, Thornton and Kliewer did their damage off the bench.
Also scoring were T.J. Humphreys, 6, Lynetta Geter, 6; Danielle Monie, 4; Mandy Perkins, 4; Cathy Rogers, 4 and Jill Linsenmeyer, 3 points.
Another area the Lady Mavs dominated was the offensive glass. Northern collared 23 offensive rebounds while holding Phillips to just eight offensive boards.
Northern ended up 29 of 71 from the field (40.8 percent) while Phillips was just 11-for-50 (22 percent). The Fillies were also 7-for-13 from the free throw line.
Frontier High School product Casie Regnier, a sophomore point guard, led Phillips with 8 points. The Fillies also got 8 points from sophomore post Erin Reed of Enid and 7 points from junior Dayna Crenshaw.
The 2-6 Lady Mavs are now off until hosting Eastern Dec. 3. In their last meeting, Northern led by eight at the half but ended up losing 70-64.

High School Football: Area Teams Are Underdogs

By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
Four area high school football teams survived the opening week of the playoffs to continue on their march toward a state title. But all four will have to get past higher ranked second-round opponents to advance any further.
The only team in the area playing Friday night is Class B Morrison. The 9-2 Wildcats, ranked fifth in one season-ending poll but unranked by the AP (which only ranks the Top 5 in eight man), travels to second-ranked and undefeated Sallisaw Central (10-0).
Saturday, unranked Tonkawa (10-1) is at home against No. 6 Luther (10-1); 10th-ranked Woodland (10-1) travels to top-ranked Washington (10-0) and unranked Shidler (7-4) visits second-ranked Pond Creek-Hunter (10-1).
All games begin at 7:30 p.m.

Friday
Morrison at Sallisaw Central
Nine-time state champion Morrison is trying to get back to the mountain top after seeing its streak of seven straight state championships broken in last year's semifinal round against Snyder.
Sallisaw Central is a bit of an unknown because they haven't played a very difficult schedule. The Tigers piled up 444 points in nine regular season games (49.3 average) and allowed 160 (17.8) but played only one Top 10 team in Weleetka. In the first round last week, Central demolished Copan 70-28. Morrison earlier defeated Copan 50-28.
But despite that prolific scoring, Morrison head coach Joe Sindelar is confident his Wildcats, who have allowed 191 points in 11 games (17.4 average), can stop the Tigers.
"I don't think they can consistently move the ball on us," said Sindelar. "Looking at tape, they have been breaking big long ones on people due to defensive mistakes. If we play solid defense, don't bust assignments, we should be alright."
Sindelar also noted that Central plays on an 80-yard field and that aids in scoring.
Slowing Morrison will also be a chore for Sallisaw Central. The Wildcats have relied on senior tailback Bobby Berkenbile and the 6-1, 190-pounder has responded with over 1,900 yards rushing and 33 touchdowns.
But according to Sindelar, Berkenbile has not practiced much this week due to illness.
"We can beat them," said Sindelar. "If we play solid we should win. I think we have the upper hand. And this is a game where that Morrison mystique should still be there."

Saturday
Luther at Tonkawa
Tonkawa has gotten little respect this season despite claiming the District A-5 title over 10th-ranked Woodland and winning 10 straight games. But the Buccaneers will get another opportunity to earn some respect Saturday night when they host sixth-ranked Luther.
"Luther finished second in A-7 behind Washington and that is the only team that beat them this season," said head coach Steve Love. "And they played close in that one, losing 14-8."
Love said that Luther is a balanced team that is strong in all facets.
"They have a pretty good offense, good speed and good size," Love said of Luther. "Defensively they line up in a six-man front and just go. It doesn't look like they have much discipline there. But they do have a very good offense."
Woodland at Washington
The Cougars and coach Bill Pascoe have talked of meeting Washington all season and now they'll get their chance. Unfortunately, Woodland goes into this meeting without two starters and two more starters injured.
"We're pretty beat up right now and we've been sick, too. I'm just thankful we've got that extra day to heal, prepare and get over this sickness," said Pascoe.
In addition to the loss of senior starters Spencer Cave and Brandon Conner (who were both hurt against Tonkawa), the Cougars have also been hampered in practice this week due to injuries to starting linebackers Jason Neff and Roan Brazee. Neff has a badly swollen arm and Brazee is recovering from a cut to his finger. Both will play, though, against Washington.
"They are a strong football team," Pascoe said of Washington. "They line up in the I and run right at you. Their tailback is big and fast and scored seven touchdowns the other night (in a 57-0 win over Keota).
"Defensively, they are just as strong. They line up in a 5-3 and will bring the middle linebacker on a blitz occasionally but not often."
Pascoe said the one weakness that Washington has is their depth.
"They'll run out their Saturday night with 40 guys but they'll only play 12. Those same 12 play until their games get out of hand."
Both of these teams reached the Class A semifinals last year before getting eliminated.
Shidler at Pond Creek-Hunter
Pond Creek has rung up some impressive numbers in compiling an 11-0 record this season. The second-ranked Panthers, champions of District C-3, outscored opponents 371-156 during the regular season and defeated Bluejacket 40-0 in their first round playoff game. On the season, Pond Creek is averaging 37.4 points per game and giving up 14.2.
Shidler went 3-0 against the C-3 threesome of DCLA, Billings and Wakita and defeated Bluejacket 42-24 Oct. 25. So the two teams have several common opponents.
The key for 7-4 Shidler will be to establish the run behind workhorse back Casey Cargill, who had just 69 yards in 22 carries in the Tigers' 30-18 win over Covington-Douglas last week.
Shidler enters the contest averaging 30 points per game and allowing 21.3.

Free Throw Woes Return, Cowboys Have The Old Feeling

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
STILLWATER - "Here we go again," was the collective moan through Gallagher-Iba Arena before Jason Skaer buried a miracle three-pointer to give Oklahoma State a come-from-behind 71-70 win over St. Mary's of California in the opening of the Preseason NIT Wednesday.
The groans grew as the Cowboys missed crucial free throws that would have made Skaer's heroics unnecessary.
OSU missed 8-of-12 free throws - several of them front ends of one-and-ones - down the stretch until Skaer hit a pair with 1:20 remaining to cut St. Mary's lead to 67-64.
For the night, the Cowboys were 10-of-18 from the charity line (42 percent).
Neither coach Eddie Sutton nor the players were too willing to talk about the free-throw affliction that smothered the Cowboys last season, probably costing them a sixth straight trip to the NCAA tournament.
"Am I the only one who hit free throws," Chianti Roberts quipped after the game. He was 2-of-3 for the night. Actually, both Skaer and Maurice Robinson were 3-for-4, but only Skaer was able to convert with the game on the line.
With the Cowboys leading 59-56 and trying to hold off the Gaels with 7:29 remaining, freshman Joe Adkins twice missed the front end of one-and-one chances.
Robinson missed the first of two with the Pokes still in front 59-58. Skaer missed the first of two with St. Mary's leading 63-60. Roberts was one-of-two with the Gaels in front 63-61 and freshman Alex Webber missed two with St. Mary's leading 67-62 with just 1:22 left.
Skaer finally got two in a row to cut the Gaels' lead to 67-64 with 1:20 remaining and the Pokes were able to rely on their field goal shooting in the final seconds.
"We are not a good free throw shooting team,' Sutton understated. "But St. Mary's didn't do too well either."
The Gaels were 13-of-23 for the night, but just 7-of-14 in the second half and 3-of-7 down the stretch.
St. Mary's David Sivulich, who led the Gaels' comeback, hitting 4-of-5 threes and finishing with 19 points, was not immune to the free throw woes. He missed a pair of free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining that would have sent the Cowboys to their first home-opening loss in 22 years.
The young Cowboys are also going to have to learn to play with a lead. After leading by 16 (30-14 and 32-16) in the first half, the Cowboys let a possible rout slip away as St. Mary's fought back to narrow the gap to 40-35 at halftime.
"We got a little shot happy," Sutton said of the falter. "We lost our patience on offense and our aggressiveness on defense."
But the Cowboys didn't lose their ability to pull one out of the fire.

8th Grade Red Boys Start 2-0 In BA Festival

BROKEN ARROW - Ponca City's eighth grade Red boys basketball team got off to a 2-0 start on the season in the Broken Arrow Festival.
The Red Cougars topped Broken Arrow Sequoyah 39-25 on Monday and beat Broken Arrow Central 50-29 on Tuesday.
"The boys played pretty good considering we only had three days of practice," Red coach Jerry Orr said,
The Reds shook off a slow start against Sequoyah to outscore the home team 15-4 in the second quarter for a 22-10 halftime lead.
John Abel poured through 20 points in that game while Tim Frick had 6, Casey Badley 5, Terry Pappan 4 and Bryant Coppock 2.
Against Central, the Poncans broke in front early and led 31-9 at halftime.
Abel had 17 points this time while Badley added 9, Frick 8 and Pappan 6. Coppock, Josh Kirkpatrick, Curtis Cain, Seth Erkenbeck and Kris Upchurch all had 2 points each.
The Reds will play at Enid Longfellow Monday, starting at 4 p.m.

PC Eighth Grade Blue Girls Win In BA Festival

BROKEN ARROW - Ponca City's eighth grade Blue girls' basketball team swept the Broken Arrow Festival Monday and Tuesday.
The Blues routed Broken Arrow Central 50-6 in the first game and sailed to a 29-14 win over Broken Arrow Sequoyah Tuesday night.
"We need to work on a few things," coach John Maddox said, "but this team is looking pretty good right now."
The Ponca City girls broke to an 18-0 lead over Central Monday night, led 28-3 at halftime and sailed in for their first win of the season.
"Our full court press just ate their lunch," Maddox said of that game. "We got quite a few layups in the first and second period."
Emily Kuchta had 12 points for the Poncans, Sheka Davis had 10, Jessica Phlagman 8, Tara Cries-For-Ribs 9, Aubry Kelly 6, Courtney Helt 4 and Tyla Champlain 2.
The Blues also got off to a fast start in the second game, outscoring Broken Arrow Sequoyah 14-5 in the first period. The scoring slowed as Maddox went to his bench early, but the Poncans were in front 21-11 at halftime and shut out Sequoyah in the fourth period.
"Once again the press worked well and the girls played good defense," Maddox said.
Phlagman finished that game with 10 points while Davis had 5, Kuchta 4, Kelly 2, Helt 2, Cries-For-Ribs 2, Candace Benson 2 and Raiga Duran 2.
The Blue girls will be at home Tuesday against Enid Emerson, starting at 5 p.m. in the middle school gym.

YMCA Schedules Coaches Meeting

The YMCA of Ponca City announces a coaches meeting for all people interested in coaching third through seventh grade boys basketball.
The meeting will be held in the programming room at the Ponca City Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 26. Items that will be discussed will be rules, scheduling, gym use procedures, the end of season celebration, and future direction of the program.
Anyone interested should come to the meeting or call YMCA Program Director Bill Kenney (765-5417) for more details.

Ponca City Roper Is Among Top 10
Ponca City's J. Paul Williams is No. 7 in steer roping as listed in the top money winners on the national circuit.
Williams has earned $25,453 on the season.

Ex-PCCC Tennis Pro Will Coach

Hutton Jones former head tennis professional at Ponca City Country Club, has been named head coach for men's and women's tennis at his alma mater, Abilene Christian University.
Jones, 37, was a four-year letterman in tennis for the Wildcats before receiving bachelor's and master's degrees from the university.
His appointment, which was announced by Stan Lambert, ACU director of athletics, officially begins Jan. 1, 1997.
"We are extremely pleased that Hutton has agreed to become the new tennis coach at ACU," Lambert said "The leadership and direction he will give our student-athletes will produce a quality environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic success and competitive tennis at the NCAA Division II level."
Lambert said Jones is the right choice for ACU tennis coach because of "his leadership style, spiritual depth, positive motivational techniques and commitment to maintaining a nationally competitive program ... Hutton is no stranger to the ACU tennis program. He has continued to stay heavily involved since he graduated from ACU through summer camps and in many other ways."
Jones, who has taken Ponca City players to his camps, hopes he can lure some Wildcat players to ACU.
"Some of the boys and girls players from Ponca City can definitely compete at the Division II level," Jones said.
Both ACU teams are currently ranked in the NCAA Division II top 10, and the women's team has won the last 12 straight Lone Star Conference championships.
Jones competed in tennis in 1978-81 for the ACU Wildcats. He was a co-captain as a senior in l981 with Ron Elston, who resigned recently as ACU head coach after six years at ACU. Jones is a 1977 graduate of New Richmond, Ohio, High School and received a BA degree in finance in 1981 and MS degree in management in 1983 from ACU.
He was an assistant coach for the Wildcats in 1984-85 for Alien Tappe and 1985-86 for Cecil Eager. Jones has also taught at summer tennis camps at Abilene Christian in 1991-95 and served as assistant tennis professional at Abilene Country Club.
Jones has been tennis pro at Ponca City Country Club since 1992. Earlier he was head tennis professional at McAllen Country Club in McAllen, Texas, and also manager of J Bar 7 Ranch near Bartlesville and sales manager of Walmac International Thoroughbred Horse Farm in Lexington, Ky.
Resigning from the Ponca City Country Club during the summer, Jones was almost set to become the high school tennis coach at Bartlesville before being offered the job at ACU.
"This is just too good an opportunity to pass up," Jones said. "It is something I've always wanted to do."
As a player, Jones has been ranked in men's singles in Oklahoma and Texas. He is married to the former Paula Plasek, also a former ACU tennis player, and the couple has three children.

Wildcat Tickets Going On Sale

Season tickets are now available for Ponca City High School winter sports.
Ticket prices are $15 per sport or a student ticket may be purchased for $20, which is good for entrance to all high school winter sports events.
Tickets are available at the Ponca City High School athletic office in Robson Fieldhouse, Play It Again Sports, Jock's Nitch or at the Conoco Credit Union.